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The Arc of Southern Maryland is celebrating employers who hire

individuals with disabilities. The Arc makes sure to practice what
they preach, having hired number of individuals who receive
services and are employed at the Arc of Southern Maryland,
working in Information Technology or the Finance Department,
among other jobs, like Jennifer (pictured above with Regina).
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McCartnie Rea shows off the dictionary she received from the
Roaty Club of Prince Frederick.
During the 2014 Gubernatorial election, voters will be asked to

weigh in on a constitutional amendment that would put a lock box
on the states transportation trust fund.
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By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
After installing radiation monitors that were calibrated to give faulty readings that would have led to an unwarranted emergency at the Calvert Cliffs
Nuclear Power Plant, Exelon Corporation must now submit to increased oversight of their second reactor by Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) staff.
The radiation monitors were installed back in October of last year and the
fault went unnoticed for almost half the year.
Nuclear power plant operators are always expeted to err on the side of
caution. But this is a case wehre an emergency declaration could have been
made prematurely, triggering unnecessary responses, said David Lew acting
NRC Region One Administrator. While Exelon, to its credit, identified and
fixed the incorrect thresholds, it nevertheless allowed their introduction and
they remained in place for about five months.
A false emergency could have triggered a number of events, NRC staff
said, from a full evacuation of the facility and nearby areas to an order to shelter
in place; the sensors were set so that they would have given a false radiation
reading 100 times the actual amount.
The NRC classifies the problem with the radiation monitors on the mainline steam pipes to the reactor as a white finding, which means it is of low to
moderate significance.
Calvert Cliffs has come under increased scrutiny this year after the number of unplanned shutdowns gave them cause for concern.
NRC staff said back in July that unplanned shutdown statistics for the first
three months of the year showed that Unit one had just .9 unplanned events but
Unit 2 had a total of 2.5 events in a 7,000 hour operating period.
If a reactor has more than three that triggers oversight by the federal government, NRC said.
The Calvert County Board of County

Commissioners announced that county offices
will be closed Tuesday, Nov. 4, for Election
Day and Tuesday, Nov.11, for the Veterans
Day holiday. In addition:
The three county senior centers will
be closed on Election Day and Veterans Day.
Meals on Wheels will be delivered on both
days.
All county convenience centers, including Appeal Landfill, will be open for normal
business hours both Election Day and Veterans Day.
County public transportation will operate on a modified schedule on Election Day.
Copies of the modified schedule are available
on each bus. County public transportation
will not operate on Veterans Day.
Calvert Library locations will be open
for normal business hours Election Day and
closed on Veterans Day.
Flag Ponds Nature Park and Battle
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and Veterans Day.
Kings Landing Park is open Election
Day and Veterans Day.
Chesapeake Hills Golf Course will be
open for normal business hours Election Day
and Veterans Day.
Northeast Community Center is the
only community center open Election Day
and Veterans Day. All other community centers are closed both days.
Edward Hall Aquatic Center will be
open for normal operating hours Election Day
and Veterans Day.
Calvert Marine Museum is open on
Election Day and Veterans Day, but administrative offices are closed.
Information on Calvert County Government services can be found online at www.
co.cal.md.us.
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Gearing
up for Flu Season
By Sarah Miller
Staff Writer
The Board of County Commissioners
(BOCC) convened as the Board of Health
during their Oct. 28 meeting to hear the semiannual update from Calvert County Health
Officer Laurence B. Polsky.
During the update, Polsky discussed
infectious diseases of concern Enterovirus
D68, the Ebola virus and the influenza virus.
Enterovirus D68 typically appears in
the summer and early fall and presents as
a summer cold. There has been no major
outbreak of the virus since 1987, and because
its been so long children and teens dont
have immunity against the virus. Children
with asthma and respiratory problems are
the most likely to catch it, Polsky said, and
there have been Approximately 20 cases of
limb weakness and paralysis in Colorado and
Massachusetts associated with D68. The best
way to prevent the spread of the virus is to
regularly clean surfaces individuals come
into contact with and to encourage people to
wash their hands. It is spread by bodily fluids,
such as saliva.
He also addressed the Ebola virus outbreak in Africa and the isolated cases in the
United States. The extent of the outbreak in
Africa was due in part to a lack of healthcare and few preacices in place to prevent
the spread of the virus. Ebola has a 21-day
incubation periods and presents with flu-like
symptoms. Only individuals who are symptomatic can spread the virus, Polsky said, and
like D68, it spreads through bodily fluids.
Anyone with recent travel (last 21 days)
to Liberia, Guinea, or Sierra Leone or has
had body fluid contact with someone with recent travel, should notify the Calvert County
Health Department for instructions
He urged the BOCC, and the general
public, to keep in mind that unless they have
been to specific areas of Africa or been in
contact with individuals with Ebola, they
cannot catch it.
The third thing Polsky discussed was
the influenza virus. Flu season begins in fall,
with the peak season in December through
February. He encouraged individuals to get
vaccinated as the best preventative measure.
If an individual catches the flu, the best thing
for them to do is stay home until they are no
longer contagious.
For more information, visit www.co.cal.
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Transparent Budgeting and Leadership
Upcoming SWAP Events
Responsive to citizens questions; live streaming of

Commissioners budget meetings
Stand Against Unfunded Mandates

Environmental stewardship without state intrusion
Citizen/Customer First Zoning Processes

Strengthened and improved the Permit system;
Balanced Economic and Residential Growth
Improve Public Safety and Education

Public Safety top priority; Protected schools from reduced funding; increased
funding greater than Maintenance of Effort
Enhance Government and Lower Tax Rates

Did not raise tax rates; Long term plan for reducing tax rates. We opened Park-nRide in Prince Frederick; started Park-n-Ride in Dunkirk. Forefront of significant
economic enhancement - Dominion LNG export; Promoted Calvert County as
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By Sarah Miller
Staff Writer
A lot of people have too much stuff! It's too
nice to just throw away and a yard sale is a lot
of work...so bring it to swap for something you
need. Or just bring it so someone else can benefit
from it. Or come and see if there is something
you need. Swaps are a great way to bring new
life to idle items. And you'll feel green and great
for contributing to an eco-friendly, sustainable
community.
Its what the librarys about, said Public
Relations Coordinator Robyn Truslow. We like
to share out own stuff and we want to encourage
everybody else to share too.
The idea for the swap meets came from a
training event Truslow attended, she said.
These swaps are friendly events and bartering is welcome, but exchange of cash is prohibited. If anything remains after each swap, the
library will be donating the items to a local thrift
store or discarding them.
Bags and boxes will not be provided so
people are encouraged to bring their own to
carry swaps home in.
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Celebrate & Decorate

Nov. 3, Calvert Library
Prince Frederick 7 p.m.
Want to refresh your decoration stash
or get new costumes for the kids? Join
us for a swap of holiday and seasonal
decorations, special occasion items
(wedding, birthday, themed parties,
baby showers...), costumes and even
holiday recipes.
Community Seed SWAP Event
Jan. 24, 2015, Calvert Library
Southern Branch 1 p.m.
Start saving your seeds for this event.
5 categories of seeds for sharing: native plant seeds, edibles, herbs, annuals, perennials. For seed saving info,
go to http://www.seedsavers.org/
Webinar-Archive.
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Kitchen Sink SWAP
April 25, 2015, Calvert Library
Prince Frederick 10 a.m.
Too much stuff in your kitchen, garage
or shed? Wishing for something different? Bring your clean, unbroken tools,
gadgets, etc...to trade!
Out of the Pool and
Back to School SWAP
July 25, 2015, Calvert Library
Prince Frederick, 10 a.m.
Bring your no longer used school supplies, sports equipment and school
clothes to swap for something you need
this school year!
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GETTING THE JOB DONE FOR CALVERT COUNTY

Supporting Our First Responders
Helped create a grant program that, since 2001,
has provided over $1 million in grants to seven

Calvert County fire departments
Is a strong supporter of the COPS program, which
has provided grants to police departments to hire

more officers
Protected Calvert County

Veterans Against Homelessness
Helped secure $220,000 in federal grant funding
from the Department of Veterans Affairs Supportive

Services for the Veteran Families Program to assist
nearly 200 Maryland veterans and their families in
Calvert, St. Marys and Charles Counties
Continues to Bring Well-Paying

Jobs to Calvert County
Helped create and save nearly 23,000 jobs in
and around Marylands Fifth District

Helped save 9,000 jobs and added 5,000 more
at the Patuxent River Naval Air Station in

neighboring St. Marys County
His Make It In America plan is rejuvenating
American manufacturing to create even more

opportunities for middle-class families
Standing Up For Middle-Class Marylanders

Helped pass the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act so that
women can effectively challenge unequal pay

Cosponsored the Paycheck Fairness Act, which
would make it more difficult for employers to pay

women less than men for the same work, and
offers stronger protections and legal remedies for
employees seeking equal compensation
Fighting to increase the federal minimum wage
to $10.10 per hour

Worked to increase the maximum Pell Grant
award up to $6,900 by 2019, making college

more affordable for low- and middle-income
Maryland students
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Arc of Southern Maryland

Recognizes Local Businesses
By Sarah Miller
Staff Writer
The Arc of Southern Maryland is making and effort to recognize local employers during National Disability Employment
Awareness Month.
There are a number of employers that employ individuals
with developmental and physical disabilities, some of whom are
clients of the Arc of Southern Maryland, according to Arc of
Southern Maryland Development Manager Nkeshi Free.
Supporting businesses that employ individuals with disabilities deserve recognition for two reasons, Free said supporting them allows them to continue employing people and they
deserve the recognition for supporting their communities. For
the community as a whole, seeing individuals with disabilities
in everyday locations removes the stigma associated with disabilities, Free said.
The Arc of Southern Maryland recognizes local
Having a job is a huge confidence booster for individuals
businesses for supporting individuals with disabilities.
with disabilities, Free said. It allows them to have a measure of
independence and gives them a confidence boost. She has known
Employers in Calvert County
people through the Arc of Southern Maryland who have moved
into independent living situations and purchased their own veFastop St. Leonard and Lusby
hicles because of the local employers who give them a chance.
McDonalds Prince Frederick and Solomons
You never know what you can do until you do it, Free
Safeway Dunkirk and Prince Frederick
said.
Green Turtle Prince Frederick
Getting employed is not easy, and its been getting more
Holiday Inn Solomons
challenging, Free said. Employers are depending more and more
Department of General Services (State Government)
on computers and only accepting online applications. The apFood Lion Prince Frederick
plication systems will kick an individual out if they indicate they
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dont have a high school diploma, Free said. Individuals with deWorld Gym Prince Frederick and Owings
velopmental disabilities have two options in high school they
Grace Care LLC Prince Frederick
can complete the track for a diploma, or they can attend school
Davis, Upton, Palumbo & Dougherty, LLC
until they are 21 and receive a certificate of completion. While
Giant Lusby
the certificate is the same as the diploma, computer programs
Wal-Mart Prince Frederick
dont recognize it, Free said.
DM Group Prince Frederick
In addition to recognizing employers in October, the Arc
Photos courtesy of Arc of Southern Maryland Development

Manager Nkeshi Free
of Southern Maryland names an employer of the year during the

annual awards banquet in December.
The Arc of Southern Maryland is not alone in recognizing employers. While Therapeutic Recreation Specialist Crystal
Haislip was at a conference with other service providers from
across the state, they developed a Facebook page for people to
talk about employers and their experiences with employees.
Upgrades to Church
Street and Main Street
Maryland 231 (Church Street) and Maryland 765A
(Main Street) will undergo improvements by the State
Highway Administration (SHA).
The purpose of this project is to improve safety at
the intersection by addressing sight distance concerns;
the project will also improve pedestrian access along
231, according to the SHA project overview.
The project will improve the storm drainage along
Church Street and its intersection of Main Street and

construct new sidewalks and reconstruct existing sidewalks to expand to the intersection of Route 4. The elevation of the intersection will also be raised three feet
in order to enhance visibility. The renovation will also
include bicycle lanes and updates to on-street handicapped parking in order to meet the standards of the
Americans with Disabilities Act (ABD). The project
will cost an estimated $5 to $7 million.
The final design of the project will be completed in
October, advertisement for bids will begin in Decem-
ber and construction will begin in Spring 2015. The

project is estimated to be completed by 2017.
During construction, the intersection of Church
Street and Main Street will be closed for six to eight
weeks. For information on the detour route, visit apps.
roads.maryland.gov/WebProjectLifeCycle/ProjectMaps.aspx?projectno=CA305214.
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Cops &
Courts
Teen Arrested
for Arson
By Lauren Procopio
Staff Writer
Deputy State Fire Marshals have arrested a 17-year-old male, from Anne
Arundel County, for arson. The teen allegedly set fire to a Chesapeake Beach
townhouse located at 8611 Addison Bridge
Place.
The residence was burnt down on
Aug. 26 at 12:06 a.m. and was intentionally ignited with a liquid use on the deck
in the end unit.
The fire cost an estimated $500,000 in
damage to the three-story townhouse and
both units to either side.
There is some smoke and heat damage inside the town houses, but the flames
were contained to the outside and that was
fortunate enough because those townhouses have sprinklers, so that is what
saved them from being completely burnt
down, Fire Marshal Duane Svites said.
There were no injuries reported during the extinguishment of the fire.
According to the release, the teen
was arrested at his home in Anne Arundel
County and was transported to the Cheltenham Youth Facility.
He was charged with first-degree arson and will remain at the facility pending
actions by the Department of Juvenile Services, according to the release.
Statistics say juveniles start 50 percent of arsons in the nation.
Woman Pleads Guilty to Rape

By Lauren Procopio
Staff Writer
On Oct. 17 Aimee Beth Warhurst, of Chesapeake Beach,
pled guilty to second-degree rape and conspiracy to sexually
abuse a minor at the Calvert County Circuit Court.
Along with the second-degree rape and the conspiracy to
sexually abuse a minor continuing course of conduct, Warhurst was also charged with three counts of sexual abuse of a
minor, second-degree sex offense, two counts of conspiracy
to sexually abuse a minor, sex abuse of a minor continuing
course of conduct and conspiracy to sexually abuse a minor
continuing course of conduct.
The abuse took place from January 2008 to June 2010
and the victim was 13 years old when the abuse first occurred.
The victim was raped at the defendants home in Chesapeake
Beach, where she often stayed on the weekends.
On Oct. 10, 2013 the victim reported the abuse to Sergeant
T. Fridman of the Calvert County Sheriffs Office and after
hearing the victims statements, he issued an arrest warrant for
Warhurst.
According to police files, the victim told Sgt. Fridman

Warhurst said she wanted the victims first time to be safe and
with someone that loved her.
A text message from Warhurst stated, you know I love
you and would do anything for you. We actually both care
about you. I need you to understand that is [sic] youever say
anythingI could go to jail for the rest of my life. Please think
about that.
John Grady Warhurst was charged with twelve crimes,
including second-degree rape, but will never see his day in
court. According to police, Warhurst killed himself Sept. 26;
he was a 21-year veteran of the Prince Georges County Police
Department.
Warhurst has her trial set for Jan. 9, 2015 at 1 p.m. before
Circuit Court Judge Marjorie Clagett. Warhurst is currently released on a $100,000 bond. According to court files, Warhurst
could face a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison.
Thomas Mooney will represent Warhurst and Frances
Longwell will represent the state.
Man Arrested for

Multiple Burglaries
By Lauren Procopio
Staff Writer
On Oct. 17 Ryan Mangum, of Chesapeake Beach, was extradited from the District of Columbia to Calvert County after
U.S. Park Police arrested Mangum and James Gearhart on Oct.
13 after a traffic stop in Southeast D.C. According to police
files, a large amount of jewelry was observed in the 2012 white
Hyundai Elantra the two men were occupying.
Calvert County Detective Michael Mudd was notified of
Mangums arrest and conducted an interview with the suspect
on the evening of Oct. 17. During the interview, Mangum confessed to burglarizing six different homes in St. Leonard and
was charged with first-degree burglary; theft $1,000 to under
$10,000; malicious destruction of property over $500; thirddegree burglary; fourth-degree burglary theft and fourth-degree burglary for each home he allegedly broke into.
The total value for the six thefts is $50,670 and the total
value of the damaged property is $4,140.
The burglaries took place from Oct. 3 to Oct. 8.
Mangum was convicted of second-degree murder, burglary and assault; he is a registered sex offender.
Mangum is currently being held at the Calvert County
Detention Center on a $150,000 bond. His trial is set for Dec. 3
at 1 p.m. at the Calvert County District Court.
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I have the legal knowledge, technical expertise
and experience (37 years) to assist and guide you
As chair of the Automation Committee (since 92) all Maryland
Registers have one of the most advanced systems in any state office
Calvert County continues to be the original test site for all programs
used by registers statewide. Testing is complete for credit cards, and
now Calvert County is the 1st to accept credit cards as of August 1st
I am a member of the Probate/ Fiduciary Subcommittee to Court of
Appeals Rules Committee and a member of the Joint Committee with
Estates and Trusts Section of Maryland State Bar
An advocate to keep people informed
I am a member of Mt. Harmony Lower Marlboro United Methodist Church
and serve as Finance Chair
I love serving the people of Calvert County and I will continue to provide
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Letters to the
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Farm Bureau Forum
I recently attended the Calvert County Farm Bureau Forum (and two other forums since) to listen to
the twelve commissioner candidates and four state delegate candidates address land and farm concerns from
local citizens and groups. While I may not have the exact same concerns as these citizens and groups have,
as a citizen of Calvert County I do my best to make
these events in order to become more informed on the
candidates who will eventually come to represent our
county.
I am familiar with most of the candidates running
for both delegate and commissioner's office, yet only a
handful of those have I talked to, typically after a forum. So, I really have 'no horse' in this race; that is I do
not know any of the county commissioner candidates
personally enough to endorse them solely because I
know or am friends with them. But again, what I do
have at stake is who will represent me and my family
over the next four years.
I have lived in Calvert County since 1975, moving
here when I was ten years old, so I consider myself a native Calvert Countian. Thirty years ago I registered as
a Republican and still am registered as such, however,
I could have registered as a Democrat just as easily.
When I was eighteen years old, not much thought went
into what party affiliation I would represent. And to
this day, it still doesn't. I have never voted party lines.
To vote party lines would imply, "that the decision is irrelevant to the merits of the issue at hand or the political
beliefs of individual members, but instead is dictated
by the party." These days it would be fair to say that my
beliefs may be more aligned with the Democratic party,
however, not by a lot. So, as a registered Republican, I
often vote the opposite . As a free thinking individual, I
look at the issues being addressed and the responses of
the candidates on how the issues will be handled. Also,
I consider the candidate's background, achievements,
investment in community service and look at their political track record if they happen to have held office in
the past. It is an overall consideration.
At the forums that I attended, I was able to observe the candidates take questions and respond to various topics. These questions had not been screened by
the candidates prior to being asked. What I noticed was

that most of the candidates either had a very generic
response or they would respond subjectively; emotionally driven answers due to their personal experiences
with the county government. Surely there are two sides
to every story and in these cases mentioned at the forum, we only heard one side, the complainants. However, that is not my point. The point is that many of the
candidates offered either no solution, had no or very
little knowledge of the topic, or responded with excessive emphasis on personal experiences in an attempt
to conceal their lack of knowledge, which in all three
cases does not make for a good political candidate. In
my opinion, some of the candidates are running for office of commissioner solely to settle what they feel is a
personal vendetta because of a past experience. Their
political agenda is based on private matters. Surely, this
is not the type of candidate we need in office.
Of all the candidates at these forums, current
County Commissioner Evan Slaughenhoupt emerged
as the most informed and knowledgeable. Commissioner Slaughenhoupt clearly was the most educated on
issues concerning the questions presented to the candidates. His responses were clearly objective and well
informed as a public servant's responses should be. He
remained composed and professional when addressing
the forums. Commissioner Slaughenhoupt's professional background and community service represent
the type of leadership that Calvert County needs.
Whether we are a Democrat or a Republican, it
is our duty as citizens of Calvert County to vote logically. I'm sure all of the candidates running for office
are upstanding men and women and have a service to
offer our community in some capacity, but we must
consider whether their motives are personally driven to
serve or publicly driven; that is to serve the citizens and
our interests.
So I am asking both my Democrat and Republican
friends, to become better informed on the candidates
running, especially in District 3, and not to cast a ballot
based solely on your party affiliation.
William Poe
Dunkirk, Md.
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Delgate Fisher's
Support for
Calvert County
Four years ago Calvert County voters chose Mark Fisher to
serve as our Delegate in Annapolis. A newcomer to public service,
Mark offered Calvert County a fresh and truly independent voice in
Annapolis.
His electoral victory was hard fought against a two-term incumbent who seemed, like most politicians, to have claimed ownership
of the seat. A rising star in the Democratic super majority, the former
Delegate seemed to have her party in mind, and her ranks within it,
more than Calvert County families. Why else would she continue to
lend her support to legislation that would clearly hurt Calvert County
families? Why else would she collect more than $70,000.00 in taxpayer per diems?
Governor Martin O'Malley could always count on Sue Kullen
to be a loyal and consistent vote for bloated budgets, more spending,
and higher taxes. If voters were sick of that four years ago, then why
in the world would we want to send her back? Mrs. Kullen argues
that she is the better choice for Delegate because she can sit at the
Democratic leadership table with lifelong politician Senator Mike
Miller and other like-minded big spenders.
There is only one person in this race who fights for lower taxes,
reduced spending and who serves as a check and balance against
Mike Miler. That person is Delegate Mark Fisher.
George Murphy,
Chesapeake Beach, Md.
Beware of Those
Trying to Buy an
Election
I am amazed at the number of liberal Democrat candidates for
office who are tripping over themselves to convince the voting public
that they are effective "watchdogs" of our tax dollars. Yet once they
are elected or re-elected to Annapolis or Prince Frederick their actions speak far louder than their words. It's really quite an effective
strategy that these liberal legislators and commissioner candidates
have employed, as they know that once someone has received a service or subsidy, they feel slighted if they have to give it up or do without it. They are, in effect, spending your money to earn your loyalty.
Fortunately, not all these wolves are adept at hiding in their sheep's
clothing until after elected. As I live in northern Calvert County, I
will reference the most egregious local example of campaign spending I've seen since we moved to Maryland 14 years ago.
Kelly McConkey has plastered hundreds of wooden signs
around the county, rented or purchased at least two trucks to act as
billboards, sent at least 3 glossy advertisements to my home and others, and stickered the cover of the local newspaper. And I'm probably
missing some other activitites. How many tens of thousands of dollars did that cost? You have to question the motives of someone that
would spend that kind of money to win an election for a position that
pays $42,000 annually. If service to the community is the answer,
then I would ask Mr. McConkey why it's not important enough for
him to finish out the term of the Board of Education position he was
already elected to, before seeking additional office. Should we be
expecting Mr. McConkey to abandon the County Commissioner position once a better one comes along, or was running for the Board
of Education just a steppingstone to make his name more familiar to
the public? At the very least, if this is an example of Mr. McConkey's
stewardship of campaign funding, imagine what will happen when
he gets his hands on tax dollars.
On the other hand, Evan Slaughenhoupt has made attempts to
make the budgeting process more visible and he seems to understand
that government should not be all things to all people - sometimes it's
tough to say no, but necessary. For that reason alone, he will get my
vote in November.
Steve Wilke
Dunkirk, Md.
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Letters to the
Editor
COMMISSIONERS CORNER
Park Cost
Ive just received my copy of the monthly newsletter of the Town of North Beach, considerably thicker
than usual and packed with stuff that could be easily
mistaken for election literature for Mayor Frazer.
Of particular interest is the paragraph in the Mayors Message, that says that the Town budget for the
planned 3rd street park will now require no funding
from the Town itself because $125,000 had been put
into the Countys FY 2016 Capital Improvement Program and that funding of $250,000 has been awarded
by the State of Maryland. It is my understanding that
actual approval of such funding has not been made by
the County Comission, which seems obvious since it
is for FY2016. In any event, that raises the question of
how the park budget has gone from the $878,384 estimated by the professional engineering firm CPH Inc.,
which came up with the design for the park, to some
$375,000. Apparently, it did so based on estimates
by the Mayor and town employees, no changes having been made to the design and no bids having been
received for the full construction of the park at the reduced budget. In fact, the only bids received for the
overall park construction were much higher than these
new estimates. Mayor Frazer is apparently planning

to undertake construction piecemeal and see where the
costs end up.
There has been considerable discussion of the
alternative cost ranges since the design was revealed
along with suggestions that the Town government was
blindsided by the high cost estimate. Anyone who
knows Mayor Frazer and how he works with hired consultants knows that this is preposterous. The consultant would have kept him fully apprised and reflected
his supervision at all stages of the design and estimating. Frazer clearly instructed the design team to shoot
for the moon, fully aware of the high cost.
It is not surprising that Mayor Frazer would want
to spare no expense on this park, nor that it would be
designed for maximum visual impact rather than for
recreational amenities identified by public input, considering that his penthouse directly overlooks it. Hopefully, North Beach voters will bear this in mind when
they step into the voting booths on Nov. 4.
Marc B. Goodman
North Beach, Md.
Republican for Craig Kontra

First let me say that I am a registered Republican
and proud of it. I have been so since I turned 18. I think
it is time to elect a new Sheriff; namely Deputy Sheriff
Craig Kontra.
Kontra is running as a Democrat but party affiliation has no meaning in this contest. It is important how
the Sheriff enforces the law and from what I've heard,
seen and read it is time to give the "new" guy a chance.
He has more than enough experience on the road and in
the office to run an agency the size of the Sheriffs Office. I put quotation marks around the word new because
Kontra is anything but new. He has been a member of the
Sheriffs Office for more than 25 years and has climbed
the ranks from Patrol Officer to Investigator in the Narcotics Unit to Supervisor of the warrant unit. In his current position he oversees four Deputies and two Administrative Aides. He is responsible for a budget in excess
of half a million dollars.
I've looked over Kontra's biography and watched
him deal with people. I am quite impressed with what I
have observed. He has won numerous awards and cita-
tions. He works closely with the State's Attorney's Office

in his current unit handling extraditions, serving criminal summonses and warrants. The unit has been honored
numerous times which is a testament to his abilities.
I have read his platform and heard him speak in
public and one-on-one. He is open, friendly and speaks
to anyone who has anything to say about the county he
calls his own.
His ideas make sense. I like the idea of getting supervisors into the field more often and getting deputies
off Route 4 and into the neighborhoods. The crimes are
being committed in our neighborhoods where our children are at risk. I would love to see cars patrolling my
streets more often. Let our capable State Troopers patrol
our highways.
Kontra's priority is to put a stop to drug dealers distributing narcotics in our county.
I believe Kontra will do an excellent job. He has my
vote and I hope he has yours!
Jackie Brady
Prince Frederick, Md.
Slap on the Wrist

It was with the utmost disgust that I read in the
Oct. 23 issue of The Calvert County Times of the lenient sentence meted out by a member of the judiciary
to a man convicted of conspiracy to commit first degree burglary.
Since it is possible that the Judges hands may
have been tied in some fashion, either by a plea agreement or other circumstances which were not disclosed
in the story or sentencing guidelines, I will refrain
from identifying the parties by name.
The guilty partys decision to use heroin the
catalyst for his crime was an entirely voluntary one
on his part.
The 336-day slap-on-the-wrist will permit him to
retain his right to vote (The reader is invited to use their
imagination concerning the party he will embrace at
election time).
Novelist Agatha Christie wrote, Too much mercy
often resulted in further crimes which were fatal
to innocent victims who need not have been victims if
justice had been put first and mercy second.
When I was living in Prince Georges County, a
uniformed limo driver in a white extended-wheelbase
Cadillac stopped to request directions to the house

belonging to the crack head who had stolen his baby
daughters Christmas presents to finance a high. A
judge had ordered him into a rehabilitation program
and the limo and driver was to give him a sense of
self-worth.
Thanks to the liberalization of the court system,
dozens of violent criminals, including the surviving
killer of Stephanie Roper, the Frostburg State University student, have been given a second bite at the
apple in the courts because Marylands highest court
held that the jury instructions at the time were flawed.
Flawed because they didnt specify what every school
child certainly knows that a defendant is innocent
until proven otherwise. In another ruling which, if upheld, would cut the sex offender registry by one fourth,
because the registry supposedly violates individual
rights.
California voters ousted the notorious Rose Bird.
Perhaps it is time to clean house in Maryland as well.
Edward C. Davenport,
Drum Point, Md.
Truth in Political
Advertising
By Susan Shaw
Calvert County Commissioner,
District 2
Assuming that you read this column on
the publication date of Oct. 30, it will be the
last day of early voting, or if after the Oct. 30,
perhaps before election day on Nov. 4. We will have just been
subjected to October surprises. What October surprises? I am
talking about the last minute efforts to deliver some sort of information that will sway you to vote for a particular candidate.
Sometimes the information is legitimate, like telling you how a
candidate voted on a particular piece of legislation. Sometimes,
the information is so distorted that the truth does not come out
until much later. The ones that I resent use an emotion, usually
fear, to divide the public into feeling as though it is us against
them. Of course, the motive is to win, but at what cost?
The cost is a cynicism about our form of government that
outlasts the particular election. Once the public realizes that they
have been played, there is a disappointment that sets in that
makes it harder to want to be part of the process. The result,
which is less people voting, is the exact opposite of what we need:
more people voting against these kinds of tactics.
The Washington Post has a columnist that assigns pinocchios every week based on his efforts to ferret out the truth from
political rhetoric. Both parties are offenders. Of course, it is portrayed as not the candidate, but the party who is doing this, in
an effort to distance the candidate from the ugliness. Surely, we
know better!
I was the subject of this type of smear campaign several
elections ago when I was a challenger. An email went out on
Sunday evening before the Tuesday election to the list to receive
fire and rescue emails stating that I opposed the volunteer system. Thankfully, a recipient of the email with high credibility,
turned the email around, letting the volunteers know the truth:
that I was supporting them as a Critical Incident Stress Management volunteer myself. Similarly, an email went out to all the
participants in soccer stating that I opposed youth sports. One of
the founders of the Calvert Soccer Association turned that email
around by remembering that I had helped to found that organization. Another election, an anonymous postcard was sent out to
a select mailing list stating that I had voted a particular way in
Executive Session, which was untrue, but putting me in the untenable position of either defending myself or illegally revealing
confidential information.
This election, false rumors can be spread on Facebook very
quickly. The American Legion in Chesapeake Beach posted that
they were killing the political rumor that Commissioner Evan
Slaughenhoupt was not a member nor a veteran when he is both.
I understand that a campaign mailer went out implying that the
incumbent Commissioners voted to remodel our hearing room
rather than give additional money to the Board of Education. Yet,
the Board of Education did receive additional monies. Please ask
Board of Education members where they spent the money. Our
hearing room is not being remodeled, but a fourth courtroom for
recently-appointed Circuit Court Judge Mark Chandlee, who has
no courtroom, is being created, necessitating moving County offices that are being displaced. The author of the mailer knows he
is distorting the facts and that the new courtroom is required by
law as well as necessity.
A race-based postcard was mailed to select voters that shows
gubernatorial candidate Anthony Brown next to Martin Luther
King, Jr., on one side with the caption, Weve come a long way
on our journey and a made-up non-factual photo of the police
confrontation in Ferguson, MO, on the other side captioned But
they are still trying to hold us back. How sad!!
All these tactics: untruthful smear campaigns, attempts to
divide us racially, and inaccurate hit pieces share a sad fact in
common: a disdain for the intelligence of the voter and a belief
that the voter does not value integrity. I am reminded of a popular saying: If you dont stand for something, you will fall for
anything. Lets stand for truth in political advertising, please.
Education
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Dictionaries for All
The Rotary Club of Prince Frederick has been going

around the county passing out dictionaries to third grade
students.
This is an annual outreach activity, according to club
member Eugene Karol. Every third grader in the county, attending both public and private schools, receives a dictionary.
Rotary members Karol and Justin Ruest started at Windy Hill
Elementary School on Tuesday and worked south through
Wednesday and Thursday.
Construction
on Northern
High to Begin
Next Spring
By Lauren Procopio
Staff Writer
Construction on Northern
High School in Owings will begin
in Spring 2015 and the project will
cost $65 million, which is funded
through state and local monies. The
school was first opened in 1974 and
was originally built as a concept
school.
Essentially, there were no
walls the classrooms were in a
large area and that didnt work.
We put walls in and it just needs to
be replaced now, said Director of
School Construction George Leah.
According to a press release from Calvert County Public
Schools, the first phase of the construction of the new building, temporary student parking, geothermal
fields and utilities will be completed
during the first two and a half years
of the project, with students occupying the new facility during the
2017-2018 school year. The second
phase of construction will include
the demolition of the existing high
school, bus and vehicular parking
area improvements and site amenities. The last phase will provide
a small addition and instructional
space improvements for the Mary
Harrison Cultural Arts Center.
The design phase of the project is completed and the new school
will be built next to the existing
structure.
Its a three-story structure
one in the front, three in the back.
All the classrooms are to the rear.
There are five fingers, if you will,
in the building, so everybody is occupying classroom spaces in those
and theres a new gymnasium and
auxiliary gym and all those kind of
support elements, and the Harrison
Center were going to put in an addition on just to capture a little more

square footage for instructional
space and renovate some instructional spaces inside there, Leah
explained.
The high school is on a
40-month schedule and will be
completed in 2019. Leah hopes to
have a bidder for the project by the
end of this year.
We just finished a prequalification process and the letters just
went out today [Oct. 28] to the contractors who are pre-qualified to
bid. Well probably have the packages out in the middle of Nov.,
somewhere in that range and Im
hoping to have the bid prior to the
holiday Christmas but it could
also be the second week in January,
depending on what the contractors
are telling me, Leah said.
The new facility will meet the
standards for LEED (Leadership in
Energy & Environmental Design)
silver certification by the United
States Green Building Council. Environment-friendly features include
bio-retention systems for storm water, water harvesting for irrigation,
outdoor environmental study areas,
a geothermal system and a reflective
roof, according to the release.
Leah said the project is going to
mimic the construction of Calvert
High School, except for how they
transition the students and staff.
Theyre staying in the same
building; Im building beside it and
then once Im done and moved everybody into the building [I will]
tear down the old one and finish the
construction, he said.
The new school will increase
its capacity from 1,233 to 1,500.
Photos by Sarah Miller

McCartnie Rea shows off her dictionary.
Aubrey Brown and Will Beckler check

out their new dictionaries.
Applicants Sought
to Fill Board of
Education Seat
The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is seeking applicants to fill a vacancy for the First Election District representative on the Calvert
County Board of Education (BOE).
Joseph R. Chenelly, the current First Election District representative on the
Board of Education, announced his resignation effective Nov. 1. By state law, the
BOCC appoints members to fill any board of education vacancy for the remainder of
the term until a successor is elected and qualified.
Individuals interested in applying must submit an application no later than midnight, Nov. 17.
Organizations may also submit individuals for consideration. The application is
available online at www.co.cal.md.us/BOEapplication. Those interested in applying
for appointment must be registered to vote in Calvert County and residents of the
First Election District for a minimum of two years before the beginning of the appointed term.
According to BOCC Administrative Aid Lisa Tolomei, the BOE has been asked
to send information about what the position entails and the BOEs mission statement.
BOE members are elected to the position, Tolomei said, and as far as she is aware the
situation is unprecedented in Calvert.
For more information, contact Tolomei at tolomeea@co.cal.md.us or call 410535-1600, ext. 2214.
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By Sarah Miller
Staff Writer
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The business specializes in fusion photography,
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The 26th Annual Calvert Hospice Festival of Trees,
a community event and Calvert Hospice fundraiser that
ushers in the holiday season is right around the corner!
This years theme is Making Spirits Bright and the
three-day event will once again be held Thanksgiving
weekend at St. John Vianney in Prince Frederick with
the following hours: Friday, Nov. 28 from 7 to 9 p.m.;
Saturday, Nov. 29 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday,
Nov. 30 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The festival features:
exquisitely decorated trees, family entertainment, a
wide-variety of vendors, model train displays, Santas
Workshop, Quilt Raffle and the annual Gingerbread
House competition.
The following opportunities are available:
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Poinsettia Purchase
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If you or your business would like to support this
years festival, please visit calverthospice.org or call
410-535-0892.
Calvert Hospice Festival of Trees Press Release
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Being Mortal: Medicine and

What Matters in the End
by Henry Holt
c.2014, Doubleday
$26.00 / $32.95 Canada 304 pages
By Terri Schlichenmeyer
Contributing Writer
Last nights dessert was spectacular.
As with many finales, that perfect ending to a perfect meal left you satisfied for the
rest of the evening. It was, like some conclusions - a little nightcap, a final chapter, a last
dance, the lingering notes of a favorite song
- a thing to savor.
Can the end of life be so sweet? Perhaps; there are steps to make it so, as youll
see in the new book Being Mortal by Atul
Gawande.
For about the last century, the average
lifespan for North Americans has been increasing. Modern medicine has taught doctors how to save lives but, until relatively recently, it didnt teach them how to deal with
lifes end.
That, says Gawande, is unfortunate. In
many cases, doctors feel extremely uncomfortable discussing the end of life with their
patients. That often leads to protocol that precludes quality of life when there isnt much
life left to have.
Weve come to this point, this reluctance to face death, because were no longer
familiar with it. A century ago, people died at
home, often after self-treating their ailments.
Hospitals were not places to get better, says
Gawande; medicine back then usually had
little impact on life or death. When penicillin, sulfa, and other drugs became available,
however, hospitals became places for cure.
Nursing homes, he says, were for people who
needed additional care before going home.
But medicine isnt the only thing thats
changed: aging has, too. We live longer, we
expect our parts to last longer, and were surprised

when health fails. But does
that make aging a medical
problem?
To a geriatrician, it might be but Gawande says there arent enough doctors of
geriatrics and, without them, we have a lessened chance to sidestep problems that could
diminish the quality of life in later years.
He says, in fact, that the elderly dont dread
death, so much as they dread the losses leading up to it: loss of independence, of thought,
of friends.
But long before that happens, Gawande says, there are conversations that need
having; namely, what treatments should, or
should not, be done? How far would you want
your physician to go?
Let me tell you how much I loved this
book: I can usually whip through 300 pages
in a night. Being Mortal took me three.
Part of the reason is that author Atul
Gawande offers lingering food for thought
in practically every paragraph whether he
writes about the history of aging and dying,
one of his patients, or someone in his own
family. I just couldnt stop thinking about the
points he made with his anecdotes and with
this information, how it could radicalize our
lives, and how it fits for just about everybody.
We are, after all, not getting any
younger.
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From my Backyard to our Bay

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Land Resources & Recreation

From My Backyard to
Our Bay is a small but
powerful booklet that was
first developed by the
Baltimore Soil Conservation District. From there,
several counties republished a version tailored
to their county resources.
Calvert Countys booklet
was developed by the
Citizens Green Team.
FREE COPIES can be
obtained at Annmarie
Gardens, at local libraries,
or downloaded at
calvertgreenexpo.org.
If the 17.5 million
residents who live in
the Chesapeake Bay
watershed area read
this booklet, and took
to heart its suggestions
and best practices, the
Chesapeake Bay would
see a dramatic increase
in health.
State and county parks are available

for launching boats and kayaks,
swimming, fishing, bicycling, horseback
riding, and hiking. Excellent hiking trails
are located at Flag Ponds, American
Chestnut Land Trust and Battle Creek
Cypress Swamp Nature Center. Calvert
Cliffs State Park permits bicycling and
horseback riding.
Whether hiking, bird watching, visiting
parks, kayaking, boating, sailing,
fishing, or hunting, the residents of
Calvert County find ample opportunities
to enjoy the abundant natural beauty
that surrounds them. The health of the
forests and tributaries is fundamental to
the overall health of our rivers and the
Chesapeake Bay.
The DNR and Calvert County require
that homeowners manage trees and
waterfront issues on their property
according to state and local law.
Special considerations apply within
the Critical Area (1,000 feet from the
shore). Before you cut or clear, or
amend your shoreline, make sure you
know what is permitted.
hunting
Upland hunting and waterfowl hunting
are quite popular in Calvert County.
Trail hikers and riders should be aware
of hunting areas and avoid these areas
during hunting activities. Maryland laws
forbid the harassment of hunters.
if you are
hiking during hunting
season in a
park adjacent
to a hunting area, be
sure to wear
bright colors
orange is
preferred and
safest.
Where to get help with...
NATURAL
RESOURCES
QUESTIONS
Calvert County Dept. of Parks and
Recreation 410-535-1600 ext. 2225
or co.cal.md.us/index.aspx?nid=1190
or calvertparks.org
Public Parkland, County and State
dnr.state.md.us/PUBLICLANDS
Maryland Dept. Natural Resources
dnr.state.md.us/huntersguide
This is the eleventh in a series of articles that Mary Ann Scott (maryann.scott58@yahoo.com) has adapted from From My Backyard to Our Bay in the hopes of increasing
awareness of this powerful booklet that could do so much to help the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. Be sure to look for the next article in next weeks Calvert Gazette!
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Swamp County
Sanctuary
4 Kings Landing Park
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4 Hallowing Point Park
4 Jefferson Patterson
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4 American Chestnut
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4 Route 260
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4 Cove Point Park
Feature Story
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Protecting Funds for

Transportation Projects
Voters To Weigh in on a Lock Box
By Sarah Miller
Staff Writer
During the 2014 Gubernatorial election, voters will
be asked to weigh in on a constitutional amendment that
would put a lock box on the states transportation trust
fund.
This proposed constitutional amendment, passed in
the 2014 legislative session as senate bill 829 and house
bill 524, would require that money in the states transportation trust fund can be used for only transportation
purposes and prohibits transfers from the transportation
trust fund unless the governor declares a fiscal emergency by executive order and the general assembly passes
legislation by a supermajority vote approving a different
use or a transfer of the funds, according to information
on www.elections.state.md.us.
Its a good check and balance on future administrations, said Senator Thomas V. Mike Miller, Jr. (D).
The minority party has been trying to get a lock box
in place for years, according to Delegate Anthony Tony
ODonnell (R-29C).
Allegations that the general assembly has used the
transportation trust fund as a pot of money are unfounded, Miller said.
Theres too many problems to be doing that, he
said.
People get confused because the general assembly,
in recent years, tried to help counties hold down property
taxes by sharing a portion of income taxes. Maryland is
only one of five states that helps build schools and has
the longest continuous AAA bond rating in the country.
We dont have a habit of dipping into the transportation trust fund, Miller said.
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Even though it could be abused, its something you
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the transportation trust fund, he expected legislators to
continue their practices.
I dont really see it changing anything in Annapolis
regarding trust fund money, he said.
The lock box is not strong enough, ODonnell said.
The current practice is that the governor has to issue an
executive order and a 2/3 majority had to approve the
measure, which is already happening. But its a start,
which is the reason ODonnell intends to vote for the
constitutional amendment.
During the 2014 legislative session, ODonnell proposed an amendment to the measure that would have required the governor to declare a fiscal emergency and lay
out what happened to bring about the emergency. The
amendment was patterned after the existing process to
declare a state of emergency and would have given the
lock box additional substance.
According to information on www.elections.state.
md.us, current State law prohibits a transfer or diversion of funds from the Transportation Trust Fund to the
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of the full standing committee assigned to
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vote of the full membership of each House
of the General Assembly may only be imposed through a constitutional amendment.
Accordingly, this proposed constitutional
amendment would require that legislation
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House of the General Assembly.
Current law also requires that before
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of funds from the Transportation Trust Fund
may be enacted, the State Treasurer must advise the Governor and the General Assembly
of the potential impact of the transfer or diversion on the credit rating of bonds or other
debt instruments issued by the Department
of Transportation. A transfer or diversion is
prohibited if it would cause the credit rating
of the Departments bonds to be downgraded
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coverage tests. Any funds transferred or diverted from the Transportation Trust Fund
to the General Fund or a special fund of
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Town of North Beach - Mayor

Interview Questions:
1. What is one project or goal you hope to see accomplished in the next four years?
2. Would you be in favor of more development or more preservation in the town of
North Beach?
3. What do you plan to do to encourage continued economic growth in the area?

4. What steps would you take to maintain a positive, working relationship work with the Calvert County Commissioners and the Town Council of Chesapeake Beach?
5. How do you plan to move forward with the Bayfront Park project? How are you going to make this park a reality?
6. How do you plan to secure funding for necessary projects?
7. How will you include the public in the decisions made by the council?
Gregory Gregg Dotson
Age: 53
City: North Beach
Occupation: Chief, Ceremonies and Special Events
(Headquarters, U.S. Army)
Length of County Residency: 12 Years
1.
Mark R. Frazer
Age: 73
City: North Beach
Occupation: General Dentist
Length of County Residency:
45 Years
2. I am in favor of more preservation with careful evaluation of development. This is how I will maintain
our beautiful small town ambiance and quality of life in North Beach by planning for common sense economic
growth...keeping things small.
1. For my twelve years as mayor there has always been

one goal. That goal has been to do whatever I could to
improve the quality of life for the residents of North
Beach. By making the town safer, more attractive and
convenient, improving the infrastructure and reducing
the cost of living in town. If re-elected, that goal will
remain the same.
3. I will work with both business owners and North Beach citizens to increase economic growth in ways that
2.
There are a variety of things that need to be accomplished during the next four years. My goal will be to rebuild Trust in Our Town Government by setting a new standard for Accountability, Responsiveness, Openness
and Communication.
4. I will be communicating with the Commissioners and the Chesapeake Council on a regular basis; keeping
the Commissioners abreast of the needs and desires of their constituency living in North Beach. I will also attend
meetings of both bodies from time-to-time and as needed or required.
The town of North Beach is, for all practical purposes, already built out. The one area which still has
potential for development is the waterfront and I am in
favor of the well-planned and needed development in
that area. What should be preserved is the residential
character of the town west of Chesapeake Avenue as
well as the very special quality of life enjoyed in North
Beach.
5.
3.
benefit all of North Beach year round. I will also use the strategic plan and prospectus provided to the town by Dr.
Anirban Basu, one of the Mid-Atlantic regions most recognizable and respected economists to help our current
businesses thrive and to attract new businesses.
By putting the project on hold and communicating with the residents to ask what their desires are for the park.
After the residents have expressed their desires, I will discuss it with the council and we will proceed accordingly.
I want to keep our green space while having an open space for North Beach residents to enjoy, while keeping the
costs low is a priority.
6.
7.
By submitting grant applications for the various projects that require additional funding.
The public will have an opportunity to speak at Council Meetings prior to Council voting. I will have Residents Forums in the spring and fall in your communities so that we can sit down and discuss how we together can
move North Beach forward, as a team! Their voices will be heard all year long and not just at election time.
Already planned is a town council and public work

session (December) to review and analyze the report of
the Sage Policy Group which was retained by the town
to study the economic environment and how we might
spur sound economic growth in North Beach. Those recommendations are available online on the North Beach
website and I support all of those recommendations.
4.
Positive working relationships are based on trust,

respect and friendship. Those qualities are developed
and strengthen over time. My many years of service to
the state, county and town of North Beach has made it
possible to develop many friendships which have in the
past, and will in the future if re-elected, benefit greatly
the Town of North Beach.
5. Work on the Bayfront Park will move forward

with the Town of North Beach serving as the general
contractor just as it did 3 years ago for the new public
works building. We will contract work for the concrete
walkways, the water-feature and live landscaping. All
electrical labor has been donated by K & H Electric. A
budget of less than $350,000 will cover the total cost of
the park and it will be constructed entirely with state
and county grants.
6.
Grants secured by the town of North Beach during

the past four years of my administration total $2.17 million dollars. These are from federal, state, county and
private sources. The town cannot undertake and complete infrastructure projects depending solely on town
funds. I have demonstrated the ability over 12 year in
office to secure the funding for needed projects and will
continue to do so should I serve in office for another
term.
7. Council decisions are generally made once a month

in open session, at regularly scheduled town council
meetings. Additionally, numerous work sessions and
public hearings are scheduled during which public input
is invited. Council members, and I, are always available
through personal contact, email, snail mail, phone, text,
Facebook, etc. if the citizens of North Beach wish to
provide input regarding matters of concern. Public input
is always welcome.
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Town of North Beach - Town Council

North Beach?

Kathy Bacon
Age: 57
City: North Beach
Occupation:
Public School
Teacher
Length of County
Residency: 1 Year
1.
Uppermost in the minds of many residents

I have spoken to are the following concerns:
our high tax rate in the town of North Beach
and fiscal responsibility. My goal is to address
these valid concerns and work to affect change
so that all residents will benefit.
2. I am in favor of economic development,

but not at the expense of ruining the charm of
North Beach. I am very concerned about the
economic wellness of our town, and I believe
we need to attract small businesses to set up
shop here in our town. I strongly believe that
a balance can be achieved between cultivation
of economic development and preservation of
the ambiance and ecological attributes of our
town. However, I believe we need to do more
to attract day-trippers, vacationers, and residents to our town.
3.
First and foremost, a collaborative relationship must be cultivated between all existing
businesses and the Town Council. Secondly,
I believe we should reach out to encourage
investment in our town that will maintain the
character but boost available activities and
amenities to residents and visitors alike. We
need more businesses here, and particularly
those that cater to dining, shopping, and the
arts. We need to establish a vision for our town
and then seek to nurture that vision.
4.
This is a new area for me, but I would hope

that collaboration and mutual respect are the
hallmarks of our collaborative endeavors.
5.
I hope that our Town Council invites the

residents of North Beach to weigh in on the
current plan. A bigger concern of mine is how
we are going to fund infrastructure needs. A
park is a beautiful idea; I am just not sure it
needs a water feature. I have concerns about
the final costs of this project, including the
maintenance of it, and what those costs will
mean to the residents of North Beach.
6.
By eliminating or downscaling projects

which are not necessary.
7.
I would like all meetings to be televised, and

if not live-streamed, then certainly available
for residents to view. I believe strongly that
all decisions affecting town residents should be
brought before them in a Town Meeting before
the Town Council makes any decisions. Our
town is small; it is my hope that all residents
will have a big voice. Together we can continue to polish this jewel of a town that we call
home. We have incredible resources here its
residents, its government, and its proximity to
unsurpassed natural beauty. We need to protect what is here and at the same time, continue
to grow in a mindful and sustainable fashion.
Mickey Hummel
Age: 28
City: North Beach
Occupation: Facility
Maintenance Supervisor
28 Years
1.
It is hard to pick just one project or goal. I would like to

see the 3rd street park come to completion. This park is an
investment in the town. Not the Town of Tomorrow or Next
Week but the Town of the Future. This park will be an amazing place in 20 years when the plantings have all had time
to fill out. These types of projects have to start early and be
done correctly for the long term benefits to come to fruition.
2. This is not a black and white issue. So the answer is not

black and white either. There needs to be both development
and preservation in the town. The key is to find the appropriate balance for all interested parties. Development would
increase the tax base and lower the taxes, but you could lose
the beach town feel and isolate or alienate the residents. If
it was all preservation then the taxes could stay the same or
increase for instances unknown.
3. I would encourage the businesses to become more involved with the town. There are some rifts between the two
entities. But the town is not solely responsible for the economic growth. Businesses also have to do a fair share. That
includes having a strong business model, good market study
prior to opening and maintaining a business and also supplying to the demand from the demographics of the town.
4.
In the all the years I have been going to council meetings (12+); there has never been a negative relationship with
the County or Chesapeake Beach. The best way to maintain
our current relationship is to keep the line of communication open and flowing both ways. We will work with each
other and compromise when needed. Everyone is looking
out for their constituents and doing what they believe is the
best interests.
5.
The park has been in the pipeline for multiple years and
multiple administrations. Green Space for the town has
been a part of all of the comprehensive plans of the town and
the current one. The park will be completed within budget.
Costs will be controlled so that this investment is just that,
an investment in the town not a liability. This park will be an
asset for all town residents.
6.
Funding for town projects has always come from multiple sources. Federal, State, and County grants are normally
the first go to. There are private or corporate entities. Lastly is from the town itself. Some funding options call for a
matching amount from the town. When funding comes from
the town, and anywhere honestly, I will always make sure
that the project is necessary and for the greater good of all
of North Beach.
7.
I would like to have more effective use of the meetings.

The council should be using the work session as such. The
work session preceding the meeting should mirror the meeting agenda. This way all information is gone over twice.
Also, before a motion is made on a voting item I would like
there to be a public comment section. Their views will be
heard and can factor into decisions.
But the biggest hurdle is to get the public there. In the last
12 years I can count on my hands how many meeting had
more than 15 people there. And even less from those meeting where everyone stayed until the end.
Meetings are open to the public. The Public should have a
presence. Information is available on the website, at town
hall, and from elected officials. All officials should always
be accessible. I will be whether by email, stop me on the
street, or leave me a message. No matter how the election
turns out. Any citizen should feel welcome to ask me what
is going on in town. If I dont know I will know who does.
Randy Hummel
Age: 60
City: North Beach
Occupation: Teacher
29 Years
1. The construction of the Living Shoreline at Walton Preserve which couples with
the regeneration of the tidal wetlands west of Route 260. Included is the MD SHA
raising Route 260 in that area to mitigate road flooding and the construction of the
flood dike. While we will never totally stop nuisance flooding those projects will go
a long way to limit the frequency and severity when it happens.
2. Development and preservation are not mutually exclusive, both can be accomplished with the right laws and smart political and business leaders.
3. The attraction of the Town, what brings people here, is now, and will continue to
be for the foreseeable future, the Beach, pier and Boardwalk as well as the proposed
Bayfront Park, along with the multiple special events held throughout the year.
Businesses have to build their plans around that fact and offer those products and
services which take that factor into account. The Town Council/government cannot
operate their businesses for them, all we can do is continue to provide a venue which
is attractive and inviting.
The businesses can help themselves by offering products potential customers want,
being open on those days when people are coming to Town and being open to service those residents who wish to patronize the businesses. In the age of on-line shopping, merchants can no longer be content with the traditional open at 9, close at 5,
take an hour for lunch business model. For many years businesses in North Beach
have had the tradition of being closed on Mondays. Memorial Day and Labor Day
Mondays are the days when we have the highest visitor count at the Beach. Businesses can no longer afford to be closed those days.
For the last several years it has been my pleasant duty to host the Town sponsored
Movie on the Beach events. Almost since its inception we have offered free advertising for Town businesses at those events. As of today, Oct. 24, 2014, only seven
out of thirty North Beach based businesses have chosen to take advantage of this
free advertising. Businesses NOT turning down free advertising is one change that
they must make.
4. I know all but one of the Commissioner candidates, most for many years, both
incumbents and challengers. I would expect that a positive relationship will be

maintained going forward.
In the case of Chesapeake Beach, with the exception of two of that Towns current
Council members who constantly meddle in North Beach affairs and elections, a
positive working relationship has been maintained for decades. The two Towns are
partners in too many various projects, from the Calvert Sheriff Departments combined Beach Detachment to the Regional Sewer Treatment Plant, to have anything
but positive interaction.
5. The planned Bayfront Park will move forward. It will be done intelligently and
with an eye to esthetics, as the plans which have been available for nearly two years,
show. It is the last remaining green space on the waterfront and will attract visitors
who dont necessarily wish to go to the Beach.
Those who advocate developing the property are apparently unaware, or wish to
ignore, the fact that the property has sat empty, ripe for development for nearly
thirty years, with no prospect for development in the future.
6. Funding sources for various projects will continue to be a combination of State,
Federal and private grant funding with a level of input from the Town residents (a
requirement for almost all grants). The Town has been incredibly fortunate over
several Administrations in securing grant funding for projects, from purchasing the
Beach and pier from private owners in the 1980s to the re-decking of the Boardwalk
a few years ago to the nearly 600 hundred thousand dollars for the Living Shoreline
to the total grant and in kind financing for the development of the Bayfront Park.
7. Residents now have several opportunities for participation. Most months include
a Council Work Session in addition to the regular Council Meetings. There are several resident committees which meet on a regular basis. Talking to elected officials
is another option, as is stopping at Town Hall to talk with staff. The Town has e-mail
blasts sent, the Town website and a quarterly newsletter to keep residents informed.
Using the Bayfront Park as an example: there were at least nine separate Council
meetings where the project was discussed and plans were introduced. There were
news stories about it in all the local media print outlets including online sites. A
Citizens Committee was formed to guide the planning process. It was a feature in a
couple Town newsletters. The information is out there for people who want to know.
I will continue to do what Ive always done, answer phone calls and emails from
constituents, be available to talk in person and see them in Town.
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North Beach?

Anthony J. Klemens
Age: 55
City: North Beach
Occupation: Systems Engineer
8 Years
1.
Focus on reducing our taxes or limit raising taxes by reigning in unnecessary spending on
projects that do not serve our community well. I will work with the Town Council to develop an
operating budget that limits increases in the Towns portion of property taxes. Bottom line
spend money on projects that make sense.
2. I believe you can still increase commercial/economic development and grow the Towns taxable base with projects that fit with the character and goals of the community.
3.
A well thought out and flexible Economic Development Plan that puts emphasis on the Towns
strengths and minimizes its weakness is vital to its success. The Towns population must be included in the planning and execution of the plan. Promoting existing businesses with their stories
of success would be a good for encouraging economic growth as it would serve to attract investors.
4. Continuous dialogue and information exchange in the form of ideals and partnerships can
serve all parties well. Our neighbors in Chesapeake Beach realize how important it is to promote
each other venues because businesses in both Towns benefit from it. The County Commissioners
can assist in the bigger picture by promoting both towns as a great place to visit and shop.
5.
I am steadfast against this project in its current construct. I have done a considerable amount
of community outreach and the overall feedback that I have received from constituents is that this
project is an ill-conceived effort that serves as a good example of the misuse of taxpayers dollars.
6. After determining that a project is economically feasible and realistic, then funding can be
considered through a combination of federal, state and local grants depending on the type of
project or effort. In addition, sound financial planning and a well-managed Town budget will be
key to implementing successful projects. A well thought out and transparent approach will aid in
convincing investors and banks to make financial resources available.
7. By providing an atmosphere of engagement and mutual respect. This will encourage more
people to attend Town Hall meetings. In addition, by listening, recommending and empathizing,
and ensuring they are truly heard then the process of including the public in the decisions of
the Council will be attained. Council members should take the opinions and issues that the public
have and use those to shape their own when a decision has to be made.
Julius Lubbes
Age: 60
City: North Beach
Occupation:
1.
Im trying to get into it and see whats going on.
2.
Im in favor of slowing down some things, theyre moving too fast.
3.
I could never get straight answers. I want to get in and see whats going on and I want to
break out the old system and get new blood into the council.
4. I grew up with a lot of them. Im friends with a lot of them. Some people have been there too
long. I want some new blood put in all the way through.
5.
I suggest to kill that right now and take care of whats wrong with the rest of the beach first.
6.
I dont know about finances in town, theyve always been sketchy about that. I want to get
in and dig into that.
7.
Thats the reason Im running. Im running for the people not for special interests.
Gwen Schiada
Age: 47
City: North Beach
Occupation: President and Co-Founder/ Career
Puppy, Inc.
14 Years
1.
My goal for the next four years will be consistent with what I
promised North Beach residents when first elected to the council
eight years ago To continue improving the quality of life here in
North Beach. By making it safer, cleaner, more family friendly,
lower property taxes, supporting our businesses and continuing to
address the infrastructure and environmental issues that are unique
to communities along the Chesapeake Bay.
2. Both. During my current term important pieces of property

were purchased in order to preserve precious space, including the
green space on Bay Avenue and Third Street and Walton Beach to
protect it from erosion. I support development of the waterfront
area west of Chesapeake Avenue. It needs to be well-planned, in
keeping with North Beachs character and offer services and businesses that improve the quality of life for residents.
3.
During my current term, the council enlisted the services of the

Sage Policy Group to conduct an inclusive series of focus groups
with town businesses, residents and the council regarding the economic condition of the town. A comprehensive report with a series
of recommendations was delivered as a road map for economic
growth. I fully support these recommendations and if re-elected
will be committed to their implementation.
4. Communication and respect are keys to successful working

relationship. Having served as a councilwoman for the past eight
years has provided me the opportunity to work with members of the
Town Council of Chesapeake Beach and Calvert County Commissioners. In addition to maintaining positive working relationships,
I am committed to listening, trying to learn from my colleagues
perspectives and exchanging ideas and dialogue about what works
for our small towns.
5.
There is a tremendous amount of support for the park from residents, businesses and government agencies. K&H has committed
to donating all of the electrical labor, private donations and grant
funds have been secured and the Town of North Beach will serve as
the general contractor to the project. The result will be a beautiful
park for residents and visitors to enjoy with no financial construction burden to residents.
6.
During my current term, the town of North Beach secured grant

funds totaling $2.17 million dollars. The Environmental Committee, which I serve as the council liaison, identified the organization,
which wrote the grant to build a living shoreline at Walton Beach,
critical to protecting the beach from further erosion. The town was
awarded more than $500,000 for this project! Proactive efforts will
continue towards identifying funding for critical projects.
7. One of the most valuable opportunities for public input and

involvement was provided through the committees established
during our current term. My committee created a Town Resident
Survey to invite opinions and suggestions about issues ranging
from litter to recycle bins. These committees should be continued
and resident involvement expanded. There are also opportunities
for public inclusion during work sessions, council meetings, public
hearings, one-on-one meetings, email, phone and more.
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North Beach?

Kenneth Wilcox
Mike Benton
Age: 46
City: North Beach
Occupation: Attorney
7 Years
Mike Benton did not respond to the email interview

request by the Calvert County Times.
1. I want to continue my work protecting all our residents, no matter where they
live in town or what age, human and furry alike. I'll work in the next four years
to increase the number of county deputies dedicated to North Beach. I fought to
pass a new law protecting our children, senior citizens and residents from dangerous dogs - ending breed discrimination. I want to continue to focus on safety
and our smart investment in infrastructure - building safe sidewalks, well paved
roads and improving our playgrounds and parks.
Joshua Brown
Joshua Brown did not respond to the email interview
2. I support smart development and conscious preservation. Safe and appealing

public spaces and family-oriented events bring visitors and prospective home
owners. I have worked to increase our support for local businesses, for improved
community gatherings and for attracting more visitors by strengthening town
events like our farmers market and Halloween dog parade that I am proud to
champion. I supported the creation of the Wetlands Overlook Park and Trail and
the Walton Beach Nature Preserve. I want more projects like these, funded by
state and private grants, saving our tax dollars while beautifying our town and
preserving the beach, wetlands and public spaces for our families and residents.
Diane Burr
Diane Burr did not respond to the email interview
Thomas Crockett
3.
Thomas Crockett did not respond to the email interview

I'm in favor of economic growth that will create healthier town businesses
and increase property values for our citizens. Our social events calendar is second to none in the county. I am in favor of preserving what is great about this
town, our beautiful location by the Bay, our safe neighborhoods and great town
events. If reelected, I will work to complete our efforts to install a living shore
line and earthen dike on the north side of town. These projects will encourage
ecotourism that will both preserve the towns environmental beauty and bring in
sustainable development.
Gregory McNeill
Gregory McNeill did not respond to the email interview
4.
I am the only Councilmember that has consistently attended County Commissioner board meetings. I have been able to communicate our towns concerns
face-to-face with the Commissioners. I served as Vice-President of the Southern Maryland Municipal Association. I plan to continue my positive relationship
with Chesapeake Beach town council members and leaders of other municipalities of Southern Maryland. I am the only member on the Council to also be a
member of the Maryland Bar Association. I will continue to speak frequently
with our local judges and sheriffs.
5.
The development of the park has been deliberated on and I will continue to
review carefully the stages of construction to make sure this beautiful park becomes a reality in a fiscally responsible manner. I support moving forward with
the design that came from a respected landscaping design firm with valuable
input from an advisory committee of residents. The parks cost has been fully
funded through grants with little impact on the North Beachs budget.
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readers. We run them in the order we receive them. Any submissions that come to news@
countytimes.net after noon on Mondays may run in the following weeks edition.
Patricia Anne Curl, 65

Patricia Anne Curl, 65, of Huntingtown, passed on Tuesday, Oct. 14, at
her residence surrounded by her loving
family.
She was born on March 30, 1949, in
Washington, D.C., the daughter of the
late John J. and Anne M. (Protz) Anzelone. She was married to the late Richard A. Curl, Sr., who passed in 2006.
She had worked for Safeway for over
thirty years, where her last position was
Store Manager. After leaving Safeway,
she worked as an Assistant Manager for
Office Depot for seven years, retiring in
May, 2013. She enjoyed traveling, going
to the beach, and attending car shows.
She is survived by two children, a
son, Richard A. Curl, Jr. and a daughter,
Patrice A. Sweeney and her husband,
Christian. She was the devoted grandmother of Brittany and Peyton Curl and
Alexis and Brooke Sweeney. She was
the sister of Michael Anzelone and Carla
Anzalone. She was preceded in death by
a granddaughter Courtney Curl in 2013.
Family invites friends to St. Anthonys Catholic Church, 8816 Chesapeake Ave, North Beach, Md. 20714, on
Saturday, Oct. 25, at 11 a.m., for a Mass
of Christian Burial. Interment will be
private.
Memorial contributions may be

made to the Calvert County Hospice,
P.O. Box 838, Prince Frederick, Md.
20678 or the Susan G. Komen Foundation, P.O. Box 650309, Dallas, Tx.
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Mary Gloria
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1921 in Luzerne,
Penn.
She was the
first daughter of
Paul Sesson and
Mary Onesko Sesson, who both immigrated to the United States through Ellis
Island in the early 1900s. Her siblings,
who all predeceased her, include three
brothers: John Nohena, William Sesson, and Michael Sesson; and one sister,
Anna Sesson Stegura.
She graduated from Misericordia
University in 1942 with a degree in
Home Economics, and later from the
University of Maryland with a Masters
in Nutrition. Mary interviewed for a

teaching position with the Calvert High
School in 1944, where she continued to
teach until 1965.
She met John Jack Dawkins Briscoe the following year after he returned
home from World War II. They were
married in June 1948 and she continued to teach until their first child Chloe
(Ewalt) was born. Chloe was followed
by John, Mary-Clare (McNatt), and
Tommy.
In 1965, Mary continued to teach
Home Economics at the Annapolis Junior High, and then later at the Annapolis Senior High until her retirement in
1980.
Mary was a President of Delta Kappa Gamma an international society for
key woman educators, a President of the
Calvert Garden Club, a Master Gardener,
served on the Judges Council of the Federated Garden Clubs of Maryland, and
revived the Young Gardeners Club. She
was also a member of the Altar Guild
at Christ Church and the Architectural
Review Board for Calvert County. Mary
served on both the Christ Church Vestry
and new Rector Search Committee.
Mary had a passion for painting,
sewing, cooking, and gardening, and
excelled at all four of these talents. Her
many water colors and flowers graced
her home with vibrant color.
She is survived by her four children, nine grandchildren, nine great
grandchildren, and numerous nieces and
nephews.
The family received friends at
Marys home on Sunday Oct. 26, from
3 to 6 p.m. Funeral Services were held
on Monday Oct. 27, 11 a.m. at Christ
Church, Port Republic. Interment will
follow in church cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be sent
to Christ Church, Calvert Hospice, or
the Alzheimers Association.
Funeral arrangements provided by
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Dennis was born
June 4, 1970 in
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and Lawrence
W. Heiston. He was raised in District
Heights, and attended Mt. Calvary Catholic School and Bishop McNamara High
School, graduating in 1988. He was an
Explorer Scout in his youth with the
District Heights Police Department, and
after high school was employed with the
Riverdale Police Department as a dispatcher. He later began working with the
P.G. County Police Department where
he rose to Assistant Operations Manager
with the Public Safety Communications
Division. He married Colette Rohan
Dec. 10, 1999 and they resided in Owings until moving to Sunderland. He was
a member of Jesus the Good Shepherd
Parish in Owings, and a member of the
Knights of Columbus, and a pack leader
with Cub Scouts Pack 789. In his leisure
time Dennis enjoyed the outdoors, including hunting and camping. He was
a fan of NASCAR and the Washington
Redskins, and loved spending time with
family, especially his three children.
Dennis is survived by his wife Colette (Rohan) Heiston, son Dillon S.
Heiston, daughter Brooke A. Heiston and
son Garrett W. Heiston; parents Donna
(Wildman) and Lawrence Heiston of
Brandywine; and a brother L. Wayne
Heiston, Jr. of Chesapeake Beach. A
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Memorial Mass was celebrated Friday
Oct. 24 at 11:30 a.m. at Jesus the Good
Shepherd Catholic Church, Owings. Interment is private. To leave condolences
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By Lauren Procopio
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On Friday, Oct. 24, the Southern Community Center, in Lusby, celebrated the
Halloween season by hosting the Great Pumpkin Run, Pumpkin Painting and
Halloween Extravaganza: Costume Contest and Monster Mash Bingo.
Recreation Coordinator Diane Holloway and Assistant Recreation Coordinator
Sandy Abell organized the Great Pumpkin Run. The toddlers warmed up for their
race by dancing to songs like the Hokey Pokey. The event encouraged kids to dress
up and their costumes ranged from a pumpkin to a solider in the Army. The race had
12 runners and Noah, who brought along a pumpkin but opted out from dressing up
won the race.
The race was held at 10:30 a.m., the pumpkin painting was held right after at 11
a.m. and the Halloween Extravaganza event was held at 5:30 p.m.
The Great Pumpkin Race and the pumpkin painting were for children ages two to
five. Participants in the Halloween Extravaganza were encouraged to dress up in their
scariest, funniest or most original costume and all ages were welcomed. The event
featured hula-hoop contests, dance contests and minute-to-win it style games.
Prizes were handed out for all three events.
The next event at the community center is the Halloween Bash on Oct. 31 from
10:30 to 11:15 a.m. The event is $6 and for ages two to five.
The Southern Community Center is located at 20 Appeal Lane in Lusby.
For more information on various events in the county visit www.co.cal.md.us/
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Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) 7 p.m.
Mercy Creek
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Wolfs Blues Jam

Blairs Londontowne Pub and Grill
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Friday, Oct. 31
GrooveSpan Duo
DiGiovannis Restaurant(14556 Solomons Island Rd S, Solomons) 6 to
9:30 p.m
Justin Myles Experience
Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 1
DJ Dave
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Applebees (45480 Miramar Way, California) 9 p.m.
Halloween Party
The Tavern (4975 St Leonard Road, St
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Anthonys Bar & Grill (10371 Southern
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Sunday, Nov. 9
Team Trivia
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Dunkirk students put their math skills on display last

weekend, earning money for local schools and winning prizes
for themselves in the Mathnasium of Dunkirk 2014 TriMathlon
contest.
In the U.S. and Canada, Mathnasium TriMathlon participants raised about $40,000 for local schools. Participants earned
money for local schools just by participating in TriMathlon.
The Top 3 Mathnasium of Dunkirk winners in each of the
grades represented, 3 through 5, are listed below.
Our Mathnasium of Dunkirk TriMathlon contest was a
big success with students and parents alike this year, demonstrating clearly that math can be fun. The fact that the children
raised money for local schools just for participating added a
level of community service to the contest. Everyone who participated should be proud of what theyve accomplished for their
schools, their community, and themselves, said Kama Friedman, owner of the Mathnasium of Dunkirk franchise.
School, 2nd Place; Sarah Dudley, Huntingtown Elementary

School, 3rd Place
Grade 4: Dominic Ervin, Sunderland Elementary
School, 1st Place; Payton Campbell, Sunderland Elementary
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Grade 3: Brian Davis, Mutual Elementary School, 1st
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The Smarties Candy Company supports the efforts and
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All participants received fun goody bags and certificates
of participation. Participants who registered by September 30
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For more information on Mathnasium of Dunkirk, please
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provides free information and access to programs that may help you with the costs of
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Our counselors can assist you with determining eligibility and with applying for
these programs. Contact us for help at 410-535-4606 or 301-855-1170.
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can give a few hours a week or more, if desired. All Tax-Aide volunteers will
be required to pass the IRS and Maryland certification tests. Training will be
offered in late 2014 and/or early 2015. The Calvert Pines location is looking for
a volunteer site coordinator to schedule appointments and greet clients. If interested, contact Patti Ryon at the Office on Aging, 410-535-4606 or 301-855-1170.
Caution: Please let your SHIP counselor know if you are receiving your prescription benefits
through an employer retiree plan, as certain restrictions may apply.
Medicare Prescription Drug Program Open Enrollment

Medicare Part D open enrollment is open now until Dec. 7. Beneficiaries
can join or make changes to their existing prescription or Medicare Advantage Plan coverage in three ways: speak with a representative who can assist in
your plan search, call 1-800-Medicare or 1-800-633-4227; enroll online, once
you complete your search for the best plan at www.medicare.gov; or make an
appointment with a State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) representative by
calling 410-535-4606 or 301-855-1170.
Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program (AFEP)
AFEP is a gentle moving exercise program that targets arthritic joints and
keeps them moving smoothly. Classes are available at Calvert Pines (410-5354606 or 301-855-1170) and North Beach (410-257-2549), Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 10:30 11:30 a.m.; Southern Pines (410-586-2748), Tuesdays
and Thursdays, 10 11 a.m. This is a free exercise program.
Calvert Pines Senior Center (CPSC)
Come and enjoy a matinee showing of The Wizard of Oz, Monday November 3, 12:30 p.m., the anniversary of its television premiere in 1956.
An AARP Driver Safety Class will be held Thursday, Nov. 6, 9:30 a.m.
3:30 p.m. Fee is $15/AARP members, $20/non-members. Pre-registration
is required.
North Beach Senior Center (NBSC)
Bring your short stories, poems and ideas to the next Scribblers Writing
Group, Thursday, Nov. 6, 1 p.m.
In honor of all veterans, enjoy the Veterans Day Breakfast, Friday, November 7, 8 a.m. Pre-registration required by October 31. Space is limited.
Southern Pines Senior Center (SPSC)
Find out about the benefits of Essential Oils in your home, Thursday, Nov.
6, 11 a.m.
Learn how to make beautiful quilts at the Beginning Quilting Class, Friday, Nov. 7, 10:30 a.m.
EATING TOGETHER MENU
Lunches are served to seniors aged 60-plus and their spouses through Title
IIIC of the Older Americans Act.
Suggested donation is $3. To make or cancel a reservation call: Calvert
Pines Senior Center at 410-535-4606 or 301-855-1170, North Beach Senior Center at 410-257-2549, or Southern Pines Senior Center at 410-586-2748.
Monday, Nov. 3
Tuna Casserole, Brussels Sprouts, Wheat Bread, Applesauce
Tuesday, Nov. 4
CENTERS CLOSED FOR GENERAL ELECTION DAY
Wednesday, Nov. 5
Chicken Rotisserie, Wild Rice, Oriental Vegetables, Lima Beans, Whole Grain
Bread, Pears, Ice Cream
Thursday, Nov. 6
Salisbury Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Wheat Bread, Kale
Friday, Nov. 7
Salad with Chicken Strips, Pickled Beets, Chick Peas, Breadsticks, Oatmeal Cookie
Help with Medicare Costs

QMB/SLMB pays your monthly Medicare Part B premium & may help
pay your co-pays and deductibles.
Income below $1,313/month ($1,765/month for a couple)

Assets below $8,580 ($13,620 for a couple)
Help with Prescription Drug Costs

Federal EXTRA HELP assists in paying for your monthly Medicare Part D
premium, co-pays, & deductible.
Income below $1,436.25/month ($1,938.75/month for a couple)

Assets below $13,300 ($26,580 for a couple)
Maryland SPDAP pays up to $40 toward your Medicare Part D premium

and may provide some help in the coverage gap.
Income below $2,872.50/month ($3,877.50/month for a couple)

(No Asset Limit)
Calvert County Office on Agings SHIP

State Health Insurance Program
450 West Dares Beach Rd, Prince Frederick, MD 20678
410-535-4606 or 301-855-1170
Out&About
November, Month Long
26th Annual Festival of Trees
St. John Vianney, Family Life Center, 105 Vianney
Lane, Prince Frederick - Nov. 28 to 30
Join the Celebration Thanksgiving Weekend! 2014 marks the 26th year for the Festival of
Trees, a community event and Calvert Hospice
fundraiser that ushers in the holiday season. The
festival features: Beautifully Decorated Trees,
Family Entertainment, Model Train Displays,
Craft Vendors, Santas Workshop, Poinsettia Display, and Gingerbread House Competition. Please
support this years festival by becoming a festival
sponsor, sponsoring a tree, placing an ad in the
program or purchasing a poinsettia!
Chesapeake Community Chorus Practices
Sunday, Nov. 2, 4 to 6 p.m., Huntingtown UMC,
4020 Hunting Creek Road, Huntingtown
Sunday, Nov. 16, 4 to 6 p.m., North Beach
Union Church, 8912 Chesapeake Avenue, North
Beach
Sunday, Nov. 23, 4 to 6 p.m., Northeast Community Center, 4075 Gordon Stinnett Avenue,
Chesapeake Beach
The Chesapeake Community Chorus is an
all-volunteer chorus that performs concerts to
benefit charities in Calvert County. We are looking
to add new singers to the chorus. No auditions are
required. Contact Larry Brown, Director, at 301855-7477, or email lbrown9601@verizon.net. Our
November practice sessions are as follows:
Patuxent High School Presents Almost,
Maine
Patuxent High School, 12485 Southern Connector
Blvd, Lusby
Patuxent High Schools upcoming fall play Almost, Maine will be directed by Allen Price, the
new theater teacher at Patuxent High School. The
set is incredible and was designed and built by students. The show dates are Nov. 6, 7 and 8 at 7 p.m.
and the 9 at 2 p.m. Wed love to see you there and
will send you complimentary tickets. Please check
out our website at www.almostphs.weebly.com.
Look Through Any Window Photography
Gallery
calvART Gallery, 110 Solomons Island Rd S,
Prince Frederick 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Nov. 5 to
Dec. 25
Look Through Any Window, Novembers
group show at the CalvART Gallery, features three
photographers: Lonnie Harkins, Kevin Higgins,
and Alyson Schwartz. This photographers group
show at the gallery in Prince Frederick will be on
display from Nov. 5 to Nov. 30.
The CalvART Gallery is located in the
Prince Frederick Shopping Center at the intersection of routes 4 and 231 nestled between the
Sakura Restaurant and Dreamweaver Cafe . The
gallery is open Wednesday through Sunday from
11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Starting Nov. 28th, the gallery
will be open every day until Christmas. For
more information, go to calvartgallery.org, or call
410-535-9252.
Museum Madness Days
Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island
Rd., Solomons 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Children ages 7 10 years old are invited to
join us on Tuesdays, Nov. 4 and Nov. 11, for an action packed day at the Calvert Marine Museum.
Participate in fun activities from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The day includes museum admission and a pizza
lunch. Registration fee is $25; call 410-326-2042,
ext. 41 or email mccormmj@co.cal.md.us to reserve your spot today.
Discounted Pet Licensing
Pet owners in Calvert County who need to
license their dogs and cats can take advantage of
Calvert County Animal Controls sixth annual
Amnesty Week scheduled for Nov. 3-9 and get
their pets licensed at a discount.
The reduced fee for spayed and neutered
pets is $3 each. The fee for non-spayed and nonneutered pets is $10. The regular prices are $7 and
$20, respectively.
Bring cash or a check, along with a copy of
the pets current rabies certification and proof of
spay or neuter if applicable, to one of the following
locations:
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Community Events
North Beach Volunteer Fire Department:

Nov. 3, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department: Nov. 5, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Solomons Volunteer Fire Department: Nov.
6, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Calvert County Sheriffs Office: Nov. 3, 5, 6
and 7, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Nov. 8-9, 11 a.m. to 2
p.m.
For more information call Calvert County
Animal Control at 410-535-1600, ext. 2526. Pet
licenses are required for dogs and cats only.
Tuesday, Oct. 28
Flying Needles
Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G.
Trueman Rd., Solomons 7 to 8:45 p.m.
Knitting, crocheting and portable crafting
group open to anyone wanting to join in and share
talents, crafting time or learn a new skill. 410-3265289, www.calvertlibrary.info.
Manga Otaku Cosplay Night
Calvert Library Twin Beaches, 3819 Harbor Rd.,
Chesapeake Beach 7 to 8 p.m.
Just in time for Halloweenfrom 7 to 8
p.m., Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch is
hosting Manga Otaku Cosplay Night for teen
and tween fans of Japanese comics and animation!
Come dressed as your favorite manga character,
and be prepared to share information on your favorite manga titles, and hear about others favorites, in a round-table discussion. Express your love
of manga with fellow otaku (i.e., fellow fans) and
take home some new recommendations! Japanese
style snacks will be provided. Be sure to register;
space is limited. For information contact McNevin
Hayes at 410-257-2411.
Wednesday, Oct. 29
Halloween Evening Storytime
Calvert Library, 850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Wear your costumes and join us for an evening of Halloween thrills and chills for your little
ones. Family storytime, all ages from birth to 5.
410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Thursday, Oct. 30
North Beach Mayor Town Council Candidate
Forum
North Beach Town Hall, 9036 Bay Ave, North
Beach 6 to 9 p.m.
The North Beach Mayor and Town Council
Candidate Forum, sponsored by the League of
Women Voters of Calvert County, will be held at
the North Beach Town Hall. For information contact John Perryman, 410-610-7591 or muffin@olg.
com.
Friday, Oct. 31
Celebrate Frankenstein Friday
Bayside History Museum, 4025 4th St., North
Beach 2 p.m.
Celebrate Frankenstein Friday with fun
games like witchs stew, wrap the mummy, pass
the pumpkin and candy corn catch! Wear your
Halloween costume and get a treat! Ages 3-5, children must be accompanied by an adult. $1/child.
Saturday, Nov. 1
American Indian Heritage Day
Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum, St. Leonard - 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
On Nov. 1, Jefferson Patterson Park and
Museum in St. Leonard, will celebrate American
Indian Heritage Day with a FREE event being
held in their recreated Eastern Woodland Indian
Village. The event will run from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
and will have entertainment and activities for the
whole family. Enjoy hands on craft activities, archery, storytelling, and traditional American Indian music and dance performed by the Piscataway
Conoy Drum Circle and Dancers. On display will
be informational exhibits and artifacts, as well as
demonstrations of essential life skills, such as firemaking and flintknapping, the making of stone
tools. Vendors will be on hand selling a variety
of merchandise from educational toys and litera-
ture to handmade native crafts. Food and beverage will also be available for purchase. This event
celebrates and honors the contributions American
Indians have made, and continue to make, to the
social and cultural fabric of our nation. Event will
be held rain or shine. For additional information,
call 410-586-8501 or visit www.jefpat.org.
Shoppes at Asbury Sale
Asbury Solomons Retirement Community, 11000
Asbury Circle, Solomons 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
There will be a sale at Asbury Solomons Retirement Community, in the auditorium and other
marked sites in the building. The sale will include
Bettys Closet a resale of gently used clothing, accessories and jewelry. The library committee will
have books and CDs at a fabulous price. Grannys
Treasures will be selling housewares, furniture
and miscellaneous items. In addition this time
the piecemakers will have lovely handmade gifts
for sale. All proceeds will benefit the Benevolent Care Fund. For more information please call
410-394-3483.
Hughesville Volunteer Fire/EMS Department
Grocery Auction
15245 Prince Frederick Road, Hughesville 5
p.m.
Groceries arrive in a refrigerated trailer
from distribution centers and major grocery stores
throughout the area. Some items are over-stocked;
some have sell by dates too close to put on grocery shelves; some are brand-name products and
some are not. We never know ahead of time what
we are getting, but expect anything that could be
found in a grocery store. Auctions of this type
will have a lot of pass outs. This means that the
larger the crowd the better because the distributor
can move more products at a better price. So pass
the word to your neighbors and friends. Items will
be offered and available in small lots and/or large
lots-buy as little or as much as you like. There will
be some great deals! For more information please
visit our web page at farrellauctionservice.com.
Sunday, Nov. 2
Mother Catherine Spalding Christmas Bazaar
Mother Catherine Spalding School, 28833 Chaptico Rd., Mechanicsville 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Mother Catherine Spalding Christmas Bazaar and Craft Fair will be held at Mother Catherine Spalding School. Come visit with Santa,
make a gingerbread man, play bingo, bid on silent
auction items, try your luck with the cake walk,
participate in the cash/prizes and toy basket
raffles, be thrifty in our yard sale room, or allow
children to buy gifts for family members in Santas
Secret Shop. Door prize tickets will be given to every adult and child, and adult and child winners
will be announced every 15-20 minutes. Crafter
items for sale include Christmas decorations, childrens items, homemade/handmade jewelry, sewn
items, paintings, country crafts, crocheted items,
jams and jellies, dip mixes, and much more. There
will also be several vendors selling items such as
Scentsy, Origami Owl, ThirtyOne and Pampered
Chef. Lunch items including stuffed ham sandwiches, pizza, and burgers will be available for
purchase in the cafeteria. You can also stop by the
bake table and pick up a homemade dessert. For
more information, visit our website at mothercatherine.org or call 301-884-3165. Interested crafters
may contact Betsy Farrell at bfarrell@ftrinc.net.
All proceeds benefit Mother Catherine Spalding
School.
Monday, Nov. 3
Bruce Swain Quartet
CSM, Prince Frederick Campus, Building B, 115
J.W. Williams Rd., Prince Frederick 3 p.m.
CSM Ward Virts Concert Series: Bruce
Swaim Quartet, jazz. 3 p.m., Nov .2. College of
Southern Maryland. The Ward Virts Concert
Series presents one of Washington, D.C.s premier jazz groups, the Bruce Swaim Quartet.
Their talent in performing jazz standards as well
as original compositions has become a gauge for
excellence with live performances and recordings.
Doors open at 2:30 p.m. Limited seating. Free.
rfleming@csmd.edu, 443-550-6011, www.csmd.
edu/Arts.
Celebrate and Decorate SWAP Event

Calvert Library, 850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Bring along your other seasonal dcor, costumes and special occasion stuff to Calvert Library Prince Frederick. Maybe you have an extra
pack of napkins left over from a baby shower or
extra Batman plates from a birthday partymaybe you even have some holiday recipes you would
like to share and trade. Perhaps you are looking
for a new theme for your Christmas tree. This will
be a great opportunity to refresh your decoration
stash and pick out costumes for next year!
To supplement the swap with great fun and
education there will also be holiday bow-making
demonstrations, refreshments and even music!
Join us for this environmentally-friendly, community-building event that will refresh your holiday dcor! Bring your own bags/boxes in which
to carry your swap home! Leftover items will
be donated to a thrift store. More details on this
and other swap events can be found at calvert.lib.
md.us/swap.html or by calling Robyn Truslow at
410-535-0291.
Tuesday, Nov. 4
Writers By the Bay
Calvert Library, 850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Looking for a writers group? All writers and
would-be writers are welcome to come for critique
& camaraderie. Call Calvert Library at 410-5350291 or 301-855-1862 or visit calvertlibrary.info
for more information.
Wednesday, Nov. 5
Saudi Arabian Film
Calvert Library, 850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick 6 p.m.
Join Calvert Library Prince Frederick for
an exclusive screening of the acclaimed film by
Haifaa al-Mansour. Wadjda, an entrepreneurial
11-year-old Saudi girl, has big dreams, an independent nature, and the potential to inspire and change
her community. It is the first feature film shot entirely in Saudi Arabia and is the first feature-length
film made by a female Saudi director. The film
was widely acclaimed by critics and won many
international film awards; audiences give it high
praise as well. Lights go down at 6 p.m. and the
film will be followed by a short discussion ending
by 8:30 p.m. Light refreshments and coffee will be
served. For more information call Robyn Truslow
at 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Thursday, Nov. 6
Make It Snappy: Electrical Engineering for
Tweens
Calvert Library, 850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Are you curious about how electricity makes
a light bulb light up or a motor
run? Learning about electricity can be fun
and easy! On Thursday, Nov. 6 from 6:30 to 8
p.m., Calvert Library Prince Frederick is hosting
an introduction to building circuits for tweens in
grades 5-7. Registration for this event is required.
Light refreshments will be served. Space is limited so sign up early! To register or for more information about this and other events, visit Calvert
Library on the web at calvertlibrary.info or call
410-535-0291.
Friday, Nov. 7
CSM Piano Trio
College of Southern Maryland, 115 J.W. Williams
Road, Prince Frederick 8 p.m.
CSM Showcase Recital Series. 8 p.m., Nov.
7, College of Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick
Campus, Building B, Multipurpose Room. Members of the CSM Piano Trio, faculty members Adina Vallandingham, Jenete St. Clair and Dr. Stephen Johnson, will be joined by clarinetist Takako
Mato and violist Bernard Vallandingham in an
evening of chamber music by Clara Schumann,
Robert Schumann and Johannes Brahms. $5 in advance; $7 day of event. Email bxoffc@csmd.edu,
call 301-934-7828, or visit www.csmd.edu/Arts.
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Library Events
Friday, Oct. 31
On Pins & Needles
Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way 1 to 4 p.m.
Bring your quilting, needlework, knitting, crocheting, or other project for an afternoon of conversation and shared creativity.
410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862
Nov. All Month

Art in the Stacks-Lonnie Harkins
(photography)
Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way
Lonnie Harkins is an aspiring photographer of the natural world--primarily
landscapes, seascapes, flowers, insects, and
animals. Abstracts and close-up photography also interest him. 410-535-0291 or
301-855-1862
Twin Beaches Artist of the Month:
Sheri Dreschler (oil)
Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819
Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach
410-257-2411
Saturday, Nov. 1
Playtime
Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach 10:45 to
11:15 a.m.
Playtime is learning and discovery time
for you and your child. Engage in interactive
play, connect with other parents and caregivers, and have fun! Bring a non-battery operated toy to share. No registration. For ages
birth through 5 years old. 410-257-2411
Playtime
Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way 11 to 11:30 a.m.
Playtime is learning and discovery
time for you and your child. Engage in interactive play, connect with other caregivers, and have fun! Bring a non-battery operated toy to share. No registration. For ages
birth through 5 years old. 410-535-0291 or
301-855-1862
Brain Games: Mahjongg, Scrabble &
more
Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way noon to 3 p.m.
Want to learn Mahjongg? Hope to
make your Scrabble skills killer? Games are
a great way to keep your brain sharp while
having fun! Join us! Please register. 410-5350291 or 301-855-1862
Monday, Nov. 3
Monday Morning Movies & More
Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way 10 to 11 a.m.
Bring the little ones for a movie and a
story! 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862
On Pins & Needles
Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach 1 to 4
p.m.
410-257-2411
Lego Mania
Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Lego enthusiasts will meet monthly
to hear a story followed by a Lego building
session. Each session will close with sharing time. Legos supplied by library. This
months theme is Rescue Workers. 410-5350291 or 301-855-1862
Celebrate & Decorate SWAP Event
Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Want to refresh your decoration stash
or get new costumes for the kids? Join us for
a swap of holiday and seasonal decorations,
special occasion items (wedding, birthday,
themed parties, baby showers...), costumes
and even holiday recipes. Visit the website
below for more details. Please register. 410535-0291 or 301-855-1862
Tuesday, Nov. 4
Writers by the Bay @ the Library
Looking for a writers group? All writers and would-be writers are welcome to
come for critique & camaraderie. 410-5350291 or 301-855-1862
Flying Needles
Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H.
G. Trueman Road, Solomons 7 to 8:45 p.m.
Knitting, crocheting and portable crafting group open to anyone wanting to join in
and share talents, crafting time or learn a
new skill. 410-326-5289
Elder Care Series: Dealing with
Depression
Aging comes with some difficult issues
that often result in depression. Come learn
about ways to recognize and manage depression. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862
Wednesday, Nov. 5
PlayTime
Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920
H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons 10:20 to
10:50 a.m.
Cinema Caf
Join us for a film about a 10-year-old
Saudi girl, Wadjda, who pushes the limits
of tradition in her quest to raise money to
buy a green bicycle. Lights go down at 6:00
pm followed by a short discussion ending by
8:30 pm. Popcorn will be served. 410-5350291 or 301-855-1862
Thursday, Nov. 6
Theater Thursdays
G. Trueman Road, Solomons 10 to 11 a.m.
Bring little ones for a movie and a story.

This weeks feature is Our Amazing Pets.
410-326-5289
Resume and Cover Letter Workshop
Need help with your resume? Join job
counselor Sandra Holler in a small group to
learn what makes a strong resume and cover
letter. If you have one started, bring it with
you so editing can happen on the spot. Please
register. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862
Make it Snappy: Electrical Engineering
for Tweens
Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Tweens in grades 5-7 will be introduced to the world of electrical circuits by
building and interacting with hands-on and
easy to build snap circuit creations. All parts
are mounted on plastic modules and are easy
to snap together. Dont miss it! Please register. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862
Code Name 4-5-6
7:30 p.m.
For 4th-6th grade eyes only! 4th 6th
grade students are invited to this series of
events which uses plenty of hands-on activities to have fun with reading! Each month
we will explore a new theme and introduce
a great chapter book on the topic. No advanced preparation is needed and a snack
will be provided. This months topic: Wright
or Wrong? Please register. 410-257-2411
Friday, Nov. 7
On Pins & Needles
410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862
JobSource Mobile Career Center
p.m.
Stop by to get job counseling, resume
help, search for jobs and get connected with
Southern Maryland JobSource. This 38
mobile center features 11 computer workstations, smart board instructional technology, satellite internet access, exterior audio
visual and broadcasting capabilities; state
of the art workforce applications and connectivity for wireless mobile device access.
410-257-2411
Saturday, Nov. 8
Chess Saturdays at the Library
p.m.
Chess enthusiasts or wannabe enthusiastsplease join us (with or without your
own chess set) at the library the 2nd Saturday of each month from 10:00 a.m. to noon.
All ages and levels welcome! Please register.
410-257-2411
Playtime
11:15 a.m.
Playtime
Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way 11 to 11:30 a.m.
Playtime is learning and discovery
time for you and your child. Engage in interactive play, connect with other caregivers, and have fun! Bring a non-battery operated toy to share. No registration. For ages
birth through 5 years old. 410-535-0291 or
301-855-1862
Smash Bros. Brawl Tournament
Are you ready to rumble? Compete to
win a $50 gift card to Play n Trade. Smash
Bros. Brawl is a rated Teen game. Participants under the age of 13 must have a parent
or guardian attend and give permission for
their participation. Co-sponsored with Play
n Trade. Please register. 410-535-0291 or
301-855-1862
Learn Mahjongg
G. Trueman Road, Solomons 1 to 3 p.m.
Want to learn Mahjongg? Games are
a great way to keep your brain sharp while
having fun! Join us! 410-326-5289
Monday, Nov. 10
Monday Morning Movies & More
Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way 10 to 11 a.m.
Bring the little ones for a movie and a
story! 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862
On Pins & Needles
p.m.
410-257-2411
Full STEAM Ahead
Interact with books, crafts and experiments while exploring the skills of science, technology, engineering, art and math
(STEAM). Ages 4-7. Adults are encouraged
to participate with their child. Registration
is required and opens one month before each
event. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862
Book Discussion
Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach 7 to 8:30
p.m.
Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand. A
World War II story of survival, resilience,
and redemption soon to become a major motion picture. 410-257-2411
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arguments against the obvious.
I was warned. We are all warned
that this unsettling transformation
will happen. I may have even fought
it. No, Im pretty sure I did fight it passionately. But then my own kids
started navigating their world, one
quite different from the one of my
childhood, became instant experts
(apparently) on all things life presents
and emboldened to argue against the
often inconvenient and mostly unsolicited advice of their gray-bearded,
clueless father.
Regardless of topic homework,
extracurricular activities, Ebola, ISIS,
unplugging from the electronics or the
social dynamics of middle school our
discussions dont always go so well
for anyone involved (again, similar to
debates with my parents). When I
am challenged (or ignored completely), my temperature rises, my words
become more direct and I usually
blurt something completely unproductive like, this is not a democracy. I
doubt my kids even understand what
a democracy is at this point. But it
makes me feel better sowhatever.
I try not to preach. Honestly, I do.
What I have is wisdom; I dont portend to have perfect answers for their
unique situations. I recognize that my
antiquated childhood experiences and
Gen-X worldview dont always produce sound advice today. Of course
how could I forget my limitations when
two pint-sized critics and their whopping two decades of combined earthly
experience are constantly questioning
my theories? But heres an odd twist.
Id be willing to bet a six-pack of fine
Maryland craft beer (high stakes for
me) that if you wrapped either of my
kids in Wonder Womans truth lasso,
they would begrudgingly spill this
fact: dad is usually right.
Why am I usually right? Is it because Im some oracle of life experiences or all-seeing eye affixed atop
the parental mountaintop? Hardly.
Im usually right, and my parents were
usually right (ouch that hurt), and their

parents were usually right for a very
simple reason. The answer, my friend,
is blowing in the wind; for those seeking less abstract proof (like me), grab
a chair in the sports worlds classroom.
Im betting even the most casual
sports fans noticed that the San Francisco Giants and Kansas City Royals
made improbable runs to the World
Series and that (this is going to hurt
more than admitting my parents were
right) the left-for-dead Dallas Cowboys, their leaky defense, embattled
quarterback and kooky owner are
tearing up the NFL this year. How
did they all do it? The Giants rode the
golden left arm of pitching ace Madison Bumgarner and the Royals leaned
on a nasty bullpen full of guys throwing 100 MPH and capable of making a
baseball move like a wiffle ball. And
the Cowboys? The Cowboys, behind
a young, talented offensive line, are
running the football down the throat
of opponents.
Pitching in baseball, running the
ball in football: as much as sports have
changed, these fundamental tenets of
success have not. The same applies to
the fundamentals of parenting and life
- the basics are timeless. Thats why
my parents were almost always right;
thats why Im usually right.
What are those enduring childhood lessons, the pitching and running game of parenthood? Well, here
are a few. Work hard. Be reliable and
trustworthy. Respect authority but
dont be afraid to question it. Care
about yourself and others. Approach
every situation, every challenge with
the right attitude. Understand that a
broken heart is often an unfortunate
part of ultimately finding lasting love.
Candy is not a food group. Chores
and adversity build character. Video
games are fine in moderation. Learn
when to speak your mind and when to
bite your tongue. And yes, you have to
eat your vegetables.
Oh, and just in case your kids
point out your failure to always live by
your own guidance, Ill offer one last
salvo my father used on meand one
Im now using on my kids: do as I say,
not as I do (or did). Its the parental
escape clause.
Send comments to rguyjoon@yahoo.
com
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CLUES ACROSS
Last Weeks Puzzle Solutions
1. 3rd VP Aaron
5. Not hard
9. Revolutions per minute
12. Assoc. of Licensed Aircraft Engineers
13. Being of use or service
14. Macaws
15. 1960s college civil rights
organization
16.
Protection
from
extradition
17. Animal examiner
18. Japanese persimmon
19. Commands right
20. A stage of development
22. Irish, English & Gordon
24. Showing keen interest
25. Doyens
26. Remain as is
27. 36 inches (abbr.)
28. Told on
31. Making a sustained din
33. Poked from behind
34. 24th state
35. Himalayan goat
36. Diver breathing gear
39. Groups of three
40. Not tightly
42. Regenerate
43. Strung necklace part
44. Breezed through
46. Imitate
47. Do-nothings
49. Unconsciousness
50. Golf score
51. Fertilizes
52. Used for baking or drying
53. Autonomic nervous
system
54. Turner, Williams &
Kennedy
55. Hawaiian goose
CLUES DOWN
1. Usually in the sun

2. Arm bones
3. Placed on a display stand
4. Repeat a poem aloud
5. Eyelid gland infections
6. Lubes
7. A contagious viral disease
8. Stormy & unpeaceful
9. Devastated & ruined
10. Put in advance
11. Paters partner
13. Exploiters
16. Meeting schedules
21. Intensely dislikes
Games
23. Tim McGraw was her

1st hit
28. Fishing implement
29. Atomic #18
30. Microgadus fishes
31. Blue jack salmon
32. Of I
33. Feet first somersault dives
35. Tool to remove bone from
the skull
36. Glides high

37. Tower signal light
38. Small recess off a larger
room
39. Water chestnut genus
40. City on the River Aire
41. Its capital is Sanaa
43. Lost blood
45. A citizen of Denmark
48. River in NE Scotland
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RE-ELECT
SHERIFF MIKE EVANS
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Here are some of the major achievements accomplished under Sheriff Evans' leadership:
SHERIFF
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CRIME RATE IS DOWN. Serious crimes have been reduced over 20% throughout the past five years, and in 2014, serious crimes are down by 9% through the diligence, professionalism,
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DEPUTIES IN SCHOOLS. Deputies are assigned to our schools to ensure the safety of our children and serve as positive role models and mentors.
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DRUG
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DEPUTIES AND CALVERT'S YOUTH. The Sheriffs Office has established youth oriented programs namely, Camp Junior Deputy, Criminal Justice Intern Program and the D.A.R.E. and
Expanding
our
network
of
community partners through
Explorer
Programs.
DRUG E N FORCE M E N T. O ur D rug Enforcem ent U nit is im pacting the use and sales of illegaland prescription drugs,w hile our C om m unity A ction Team provides
mutual trust accountability, and close interaction.
E-TIX, DRIVER'S LICENSE SCANNERS. This is an in-car device that allows deputies to simply scan a violater's driver's license and print out a citation from their cruiser. E-Tix scanners are
educati
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on
preventi
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and
aw
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Investing in our childrens future through continuous
a component of the in-car computer system. This technology allows the deputy to expedite the citation writing process, reduces an amount of time violators are detained, and minimizes
education,
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PLATE
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technology
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thousands
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areas
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plate data is instantly sent wirelessly to state databases for analysis. Deputies know within seconds if the license plates are valid, reported stolen, or if the vehicle's registered owner is
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Assign more investigators to our Drug Enforcement Unit.
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registered
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w anted.
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with Maryland
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staff,and m em bers of the public w ho require fingerprinting services for background checks,pre-em ploym ent,and other requirem ents.
A N N UA L FE DE RA L A N D S TA TE GRA N T FUN DIN G FOR TRA FFIC S A FE TY. The S heriffs O ffice receives approxim ately $80,000.00 annually through
Federaland S tate grants for schoolbus safety enforcem ent,com m ercialvehicle enforcem ent,D U I chec k points and saturation patrols,and distracted driving.
S TA TE FUN DE D S E X OFFE N DE R M ON ITORIN G. Each year,the S heriffs O ffice receives state funding to ensure com pliance of registered sex offe nders
residing,or w orking in C alvert C ounty. These funds allow deputies to conduct unannounced hom e visits,conduct surveillance,investigate com pliance violations,and register
new and existing offenders.
A N N UA L S TA TE FUN DIN G FOR DOM E S TIC V IOL E N CE . Each year the S heriffs O ffice receives state funds to staff a deputy in dom estic violence court
proceedings to include,protective order hearings,lethality assessm ents,and firearm s seizures.
COM M IS S ION ON A CCRE DITA TION FOR L A W E N FORCE M E N T A GE N CIE S (CA L E A ). The S heriffs O ffice attained re-accreditation through C A LEA
w ho sets forth a series of universalbest practices and standards designed to lim it an agencys liability,strengthen accountability and achieve professionalexcellence.
S H E RIFF E V A N S V IS IO N FO R TH E FU TU RE IS TO CO N TIN U E :
R idding C alvert C ounty of illegaldrug users and dealers through early education,aggressive enforce m ent,and extensive rehabilitation.
C ontinue to w ork tow ards our goalof zero injuries and fatalities on our roadw ays.
Expanding our netw ork of com m unity partners through m utualtrust,accountability,and close interaction.
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P ut m ore uniform ed deputies in m ore com m unities.
A ssign m ore investigators to our D rug Enforcem ent U nit.
A ssign a drug detection K-9 to every P atrolsquad.
A cquire m ore technology to m axim ize the efficiency of our deputies.
C ontinue to seek federaland state grant funding.
B uild upon our success in investigating dom estic violence and w orking w ith the S tates A ttorney to e nsure successfulprosecutions.
C ontinue to ensure registered sex offenders are in com pliance w ith M aryland law .
W H EN IT C O M ES T O T H E S A FET Y O F C A LV ER T C O UN T Y T H ER E IS N O S UB S T IT UT E FO R EX P ER IEN C E.
I w o u ld a ppre c ia te yo u r vo te o n No ve m b e r 4th.
Ea rly vo tin g d a te s a re Oc to b e r 23 rd thro u gh Oc to b e r 3 0th.
Sheriff Evans Supports Veterans
Program Making A Difference In Our Schools
Judy, Campaign Manager

Au tho rity o f J. B u rt, Trea s u rer
Sheriff Evans Supports Education
Major Dave
r-0 117-4 3 14
Sheriff Evans Supports Boy Scouts
WHEN IT COMES TO THE SAFETY OF CALVERT COUNTY THERE IS NO SUBSTITUTE FOR EXPERIENCE.
I would appreciate your vote on November 4th.
Early voting dates are October 23rd through October 30th.
Authority of J. Burt, Treasurer

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