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A U.S. Color Guard participates in a service for veterans on Sunday at the On Watch monument in Solomons Island.
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of the future race meant that the GOP regionally had time to search for a viable candidate. It allows the party to do more recruitment, it allows for the possible [candidates] to gear up, Willenborg said. Political observers have said that the statewide GOP has suffered from a dearth of candidates to choose from, relying instead on one or two perennial candidates, like former governor Bob Ehrlich, to carry the party. But ODonnell disagreed. There are plenty of people who can represent this district and represent it very well, ODonnell said. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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Commissioners Asked to Move Ahead With School Funding
By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Calvert County Commissioners took their first look at the upcoming FY 2013 capital improvement projects, and among other projects on the books, the Calvert County Public Schools (CCPS) has asked for action on a project to build a new high school in northern Calvert. George Leah, CCPS director of school construction, said the project has been moved back a number of times in order to make room for more pressing projects. To many heavy projects puts a strain on everything, Leah said. Now, though, the project has come to the forefront. They are not yet seeking approval for the construction money, but only for design approval. That way, Leah said, even if the construction has to be pushed back the plan will still be on the books when construction money comes available. The new school will replace Northern High School, which was completed in 1974. Leah said the replacement will solve issues with class space, giving the school a more updated feel while being safer, larger and more practical for todays learning standards. Capital Project Analyst Julie Paluda said the board of county commissioners will see the budget again in the coming months, and adjustments will be made accordingly. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
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William Brooks and Jesse Carrolls, third graders from Appeal Elementary School in Lusby, check out their new dictionaries given to them by the Prince Frederick Chapter of the Rotary Club International.
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Photo by Corrin M. Howe Healing and Deliverance Community Experience of the Holy Spirit on Route 4, just north of Broomes Island Road in Port Republic, holds a car wash and oyster scald once a month from April to November. All proceeds go to purchasing new coats and providing food for the homeless throughout the year.
The pamphlet provided to Community Day visitors explains HDCEHS is preferably referred to as an: Experience (meaning a happening or an encounter) as opposed to Church, because we dont function like the traditional church. The congregation is about 450 strong. The sanctuary is on the left side, as seen from the parking lot, and the classrooms and offices are on the right. In fact the right side of the building is two stories hosting ministries for men, young men, women, young scholars, tutoring, percussion classes, nursing home visitation and soon a daycare center.
Photo by Corrin M. Howe Jaia Parker, Zaniya Gross, Arianna Hunter, Keturah Wilson and ShaNiesha Johnson wait for their director to run them through practicing a special piece of music for Thanksgiving service at Healing Deliverance Community Experience of the Holy Spirit.
Some of the unique ways the congregation ministers to the community is providing new coats for the needy; driving a van full of food to deliver to various communities within the county; and providing a room and mattress for 99-year-old Erma Gross to rest between services. Founded in May 2000, the head of HDCEHS is Pastor, the Prophet Apostle Aniachi C. Belu-John, born in Sierra Leone, West Africa. His wife Eunice and two sons Adeniyi and Adedoyin are living with him in Prince Frederick. For more information call 410-495-8510 or email hdcehs@yahoo.com
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College of Southern Maryland Director of Administrative Services for Prince Frederick Campus Gladys Jones was honored with the Concerned Black Women (CBW) of Calvert Countys Harriet Tubman Woman of the Year Award. To receive this award in Calvert County, a community with countless women committed to serving others, is indeed a wonderful honor, Jones said in a press release. A lifelong resident of Calvert County, Jones was recognized for her years of service to the community through her involvement in various organizations. She currently serves as the chair of the Calvert County Chamber of Commerce, is a member of the United Way of Calvert County Finance Committee, serves on the 5th Congressional District Womens Network Advisory Committee, serves on the Calvert County Compensation and Review Board, and is secretary of the National Congress of Black Women, Calvert County Chapter. A graduate of Calvert High School, Jones earned a bachelors degree in business administration and a masters degree in public administration from Sojourner-Douglass College. Jones has worked at various positions at CSM
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An architect has been selected for the renovation of the Calvert Library Southern Branch, library officials announced last week. Gant Brunnett Architects (GBA), of Baltimore, has extensive experience in the design of public libraries, including renovation projects, Calvert Library Director Patricia Hofmann said in a statement. There were 12 other bids reviewed and evaluated by a panel. GBA also designed the Agricultural Exhibit Building at Jefferson Patterson Park. The current library location in Lusby is 3,250 square feet and faces several challenges. It has a very small childrens area, is quite crowded and rather noisy because of so many customers in such a small area. The new location will be 9,200 square feet and should provide for more community gathering space, an engaging, interactive childrens area, a larger teen area and a quiet area for reading, studying and test-taking, a release states. Southern Branch currently averages about 400 customers a day and had a circulation of over 211,000 items last fiscal year. One of the main customer concerns about the current location is that there are not enough computers. There are 15 computers with Internet access for the public and last year there were almost 39,000 uses. A new library will attract even more customers who will benefit from an enhanced learning environment. Southern Branch in Solomons will be an interim location and will probably open sometime in 2013. The design process is expected to take about 6 months and the renovation about 8 months. As the branch moves out of the Southern Community Center, more space will be available for Office on Aging and Parks and Recreation services. The County plans to build a new library in Lusby when the economy improves, the release states. Libraries are much more than a place to check out books that educate or entertain customers. They are a resource for parents of young children to prepare their children for school through storytimes, activities, music, computers, movies, and of course books, Board of Library Trustee President Kip Hine said in the release. They are a resource for people with limited access to the Internet or computers. They are a job center for those who need support in their job search. They are a meeting space for small business owners who do not have an office in which to greet clients. They are a learning space for tutors to meet with struggling students. They are a quiet classroom for adult distance learning students to take their classes and even have exams proctored. They are an intelligently-staffed lab for those who need to learn new computer skills. They are a source of lifelong learning and opportunity for engagement for retirees seeking a new purpose, direction, connections and inspiration in life. They are a place for neighborhood associations to meet to discuss community-building and community safety. They are a safe place for teens to gather, be constructively occupied and have fun. Hofmann added: After home and work, libraries are the third place. This expansion will enable library staff to more adequately fulfill these roles. The renovation will be functional and user friendly, attractive and inspiring. The library will be a community learning center with lots of books, places to meet and study, computers and wifi. It will be a destination for citizens to gather and learn.
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Two arrested, charged for strong arm robbery Two people were arrested on Nov. 5 at around 11 p.m. after a victim advised Dep. C. Fox that they had robbed him of $390 earlier that evening. The victim stated that a car pulled up outside his home and a male got out and punched him in the face. The victim fell to the ground and the male went through the victims pockets, stealing the money, police reported. The male then got back into the vehicle, Kelsey Lee Sowers which was then driven away by a female. The victim recognized the two suspects and called police who were able to locate the suspects, and a meeting between the police, the suspects and the victim took place at the 7-11 convenience store in Solomons. Deputy Fox arrested Kelsey Lee Sowers, 20, of Lusby and Cory Michael McAndrew, 21, of Lusby. Sowers was charged with theft less than $1,000 and robbery. McAndrew was charged with robbery, assault in the second degree and theft less than $1000. Cory Michael McAndrew Vehicle crash leads to drug arrest On Nov. 6 at 11:22 p.m. DFC P. Wood responded to the parking lot of the Prince Frederick Walmart for the report of a motor vehicle crash. A victim reported that while sitting in her vehicle she was hit from behind. Wood made contact with the driver of the alleged offending vehicle and ultimately arrested Ravi Persad, 40, of Lusby, for driving under the influence and possession of marijuana and possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia, two alleged makeshift smoking devices.
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Plumbing supplies burgled Sometime in the month of October someone broke into a storage shed behind a business on Skipjack Road in Prince Frederick, stealing over $43,000 in plumbing supplies. Some of the items are copper sticks, brass valves, copper fittings and PVC piping. Anyone with information is asked to contact DFC T. Rickard at 410-535-2800 or Calvert County Crime Solvers at 410-535-2880. SUV stolen A black 1998 Ford Expedition was stolen while parked outside a home on Calvert Towne Drive in Prince Frederick overnight between Nov. 3 and 4. Dep. M. Quinn is handling the investigation. Thefts from home under investigation A home in the 8600 block of Solomons Island Road in Owings was burglarized during the daytime hours on Nov. 4 and over $7,500 in property was stolen. Det. H. Rich of C.I.T. is investigating the theft of iPads, Ipods, jewelry and other assorted items. Det. Rich can be reached at 410-535-1600 ext. 2765. Traffic stop leads to drug arrest On Nov. 4 at 10:55 p.m. Cpl. McCarroll was investigating a call for a possible intoxicated driver on Rt. 2 and Mt. Harmony Road in Owings. Cpl. McCarroll stopped the vehicle near Wayside Drive. He arrested the driver, Jonathan Thomas Robinson, 24 of Chesapeake Beach, and charged him with driving while intoxicated and possession of marijuana and possession with intent to use drug paraphernaJonathan Thomas Robinson lia, an alleged metal smoking pipe. Vehicle stolen in Lusby Sometime between 11 p.m. on Nov. 4 and 6:30 a.m. on Nov. 5 someone stole a white 1997 Jeep Cherokee from in front of home on Wildcat Trail in Lusby. Dep. C. McDonough is investigating.
crime occurring to them. Its kind of a sleepy town in a way, its not a big city; people grew up here leaving their cars unlocked, said Jones, a Calvert native. Its a very trusting community. Breaking residents of that abundance of trust will not be easy, he said. Its not going to happen over night, people have to change their mindset, Jones said. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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By Corrin M. Howe Staff Writer After serving the community of Lusby for more than 30 years, locally owned and operated Whitesell Pharmacy closed its doors on Oct. 31 Walgreens Spokesman Robert Elfinger confirmed that Whitesell owner Stuart Hanson sold his business to the national chain, which shared an entrance off H.G. Trueman Road for nearly three years. We look forward to serving more patients in Lusby Stuart Hanson is coming aboard at Walgreens and most of his staff have accepted positions as well, said Elfinger. Whitesell has been such a great asset to the local community; so, we were very saddened to learn of their closing. This is a horrible trend that we are witnessing in Lusby. These are such difficult economic times; and that is why business owners must unite and work with only another to help one another, Lusby Business Association President Nance Pretto Simmons said in an email to the Calvert Gazette. Together we can make a difference and change things in Lusby. The Lusby Business Association wants to stop the doors of our businesses from closing. Things wont change overnight but there is hope. I encourage everyone to find out how they can help and get involved in their community today. The Calvert Gazette was unable to reach Hanson for comment. However, information on Whitesell Pharmacy website indicates Stuart Hanson, RPH is the owner and operator of Whitesell Pharmacy. He is a longtime resident of Calvert County and can remember when Route 4 was a twolane road. Stuart is assisted by many long-time employees, all of whom are dedicated to fast and friendly service. A number of websites that collect reviews for local businesses had customers giving Whitesell the highest marks in service and quality along with a number of personal comments. Despite the influx of several new pharmacies over the past 4 years, Whitesell Pharmacy continues to excel in service and accurate and friendly prescription filling. They continue to thrive, and most of my friends and neighbors have been going to Whitesells for years. Thank you for your commitment to our community, wrote a guest on SuperPages earlier this year. Bonita Price, wrote on Oct. 1, 2010 for MyFoxDC.com I have been a customer of Whitesell Pharmacy for over 20 years. It is owned and operated by Dr. Stuart Hanson and his wife Betty. Dr. Hanson has provided our community with excellent service for over 25 years. I have known Dr. Hanson to advance medications to a patient if it were an emergency, so they wouldnt have to miss any doses. I dont know of any other pharmacy willing to do this. Dr. Hansons dedication is to be commended, and his reputation is beyond reproach. I cannot say that about other pharmacists in our area, so Whitesell Pharmacy is your best bet I cant imagine our com-
munity being without Dr. Hanson and Whitesell Pharmacy. Elfinger said the change in prescriptions for former Whitesell customers should be seamless. They just need to bring in a prescription, bottle or give us their last name and we will be able to fill their order. corrin@somdpublishing.net
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whose numbers are difficult to ascertain, particularly those living on the streets or in shelters. An annual point-in-time survey that seeks to count the homeless across jurisdictions in just one day is not always the most useful tool, Clark said, since reports from county agencies that have intermittent contact with homeless veterans show a growing problem. The reports from all sectors are higher than the point-in-time survey, Clark said. Amy Henderson, president of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) for Southern Maryland based in Lexington Park, said that mental health services for veterans here in the region has only gotten marginally better. The way the [Veterans Administration] portions out the care its not very convenient for us, Henderson said. Just to go to D.C., on a good day, its an hour-and-a-half If theyre flaring up the last thing you want to do is put them in a long car ride. Henderson said the tele-psychiatry program at the Charlotte Hall home has helped some veterans but that what is known as a veterans center, a place where veterans can stop in to get help in coordinating services and even get some on-the-spot counseling with their problems, only exists in Annapolis and Clinton for service to the region. And a mobile veterans center that visits Charlotte Hall to provide services only comes on the last Thursday and Friday of each month, Henderson said. A Hollywood resident who wished to be known only as Roberta, whose son is a combat veteran of both Iraq and Afghanistan, said that
getting treatment for her sons post traumatic stress condition has been aided by the states willingness to provide transportation farther north, but it is still inconvenient. You have to go to either Baltimore or Washington, thats the biggest drawback to living in Southern Maryland, Roberta said. Your in a critical situation weve found ways around it but when youre in a crisis you dont want to have to go on a two-and-a-half hour trip. Henderson said that two psychologists make the trip to the Lexington Park office of NAMI Southern Maryland to try and help with counseling until better solutions can be found. Our office has become a de facto clinic, Henderson said. Were happy to provide the service, we want them to be able to get that service in their own back yards. What troubles Southern Maryland veterans, Henderson said, is the dearth of health professionals of all kinds. We have such a shortage of them all, especially psychiatrists, she said, adding that as more veterans continue to come back from the war zones, the mental health needs will only increase. That can be made worse by veterans who need help choosing not to seek it because of the stigma surrounding mental illness. They are often very hesitant to seek help, Henderson said. Its often their families who are seeking the help for them. guyleonard@countytimes.net
Capt. Steve Schmeiser, commanding officer of Naval Air Station Patuxent River, participated in Sundays ceremony in Solomons.
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CSM student athlete Kyle Toepfer tries to break away from Schoolcraft College players during the North Central District Championship game Nov. 5. The CSM Hawks advanced to the national championship following a 5-4 penalty shootout after a scoreless regulation and overtime game.
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Honoring Veterans
On Veterans Day, many people honor Americas veterans by attending parades and visiting cemeteries or veterans homes. I would also recommend visiting the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Quantico, Virginia. Its an excellent museum that does a good job of simulating some battles so you can experience what the military does. Parking and admission to the museum are free, but freedom isnt free. At the museum youll get an idea of what freedom costs. Another way of honoring veterans is to take part in the Wreaths Across America Project, whose mission is to remember, honor and teach. Charles County Right to Life is working with them again this year to place wreaths at the graves of veterans buried at the Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery and also to raise money for our organization. Log onto www.wreathsacrossamerica.org <http://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/> for more information. Placing a wreath on a grave is a positive way to honor veterans buried in that cemetery. Even if you dont know the veterans, they may have had a positive impact on your life or the lives of your family or ancestors. For example, during World War II, many veterans helped to defend England and to liberate European countries, the Philippines, etc. Because of them, we still have our freedom and are speaking English instead of some other language. And since Hitler believed in the superiority of the Aryan (white) race, Jews and non-whites might consider how their lives would be different today. We all owe a debt of gratitude to those and other veterans who have defended and assured our freedoms over the years. The wreath laying ceremony starts at noon on Saturday 11 December at the main building near the entrance. It lasts about 45 minutes, and includes a color guard, prayers, and the laying of seven wreaths to honor the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, Merchant Marine and POW/MIA. The remaining wreaths are then handed out for the purchasers to place on the graves. If you do not have a designated grave site for the wreath, it will be placed by one of the participating organizations at a grave site of their choosing. The wreaths are $15, with $5 going to the organization that sold them. Contact George Satterthwaite at (301) 292-2312 or gs2nd@aol.com <mailto:gs2nd@aol.com> , or Robert Boudreaux at (301) 638-7042 or boodro6@comcast.net <mailto:boodro6@comcast.net> to order a wreath or if you have any questions. If you order a wreath but cannot attend the ceremony, Ill place the wreath on the designated grave. Robert Boudreaux Waldorf, MD
the region, too. Census data also show that income inequality has increased in Maryland during O'Malley's tenure, and the number of residents needing federal food assistance has risen, too. If that is not bad enough, the governor and legislators still cannot balance the budget despite the extra $1 billion-plus generated from the new taxes passed just a few years ago and the $195 million surplus predicted for this year based on increased income tax collections. That is because the tax increases and the extra revenue are not enough to bridge the difference between what the state spends each year and what it collects. So, the governor and legislators again face the same problems they did in 2007 and 2008. This time around, however, Maryland has a much less competitive tax structure in place, which will hinder it from attracting new wealth, and no federal stimulus dollars. Whether legislators can so easily raise taxes again -- for gas, the Chesapeake Bay or anything else, in the upcoming legislative session is unclear. Elected officials have a much more cynical public with whom to contend than a few years ago. Promises about slots revenue have proved false, and state government's good intentions in preventing foreclosures have saved few homes and have not translated to a better housing market. Years of raiding dedicated trust funds for transportation and the Chesapeake Bay have left people skeptical that taxes raised in the name of those issues will be used for them. Public corruption trials of two prominent state politicians in the past year cannot help, either. And callers to the popular Ron Smith Show on WBAL (AM 1090 Baltimore), incensed over the prospect of higher gas taxes in the coming year, barraged phone lines for an entire three-hour program last week. Even in a state whose voting districts were just redrawn to make it even more Democratic, people will not roll over forever. The uproar and then successful petition drive to put in-state tuition for illegal immigrants up for a referendum is a case in point. O'Malley and legislators may not recognize limits to their power, but people's bank accounts do. Marta Hummel Mossburg is a senior fellow at the Maryland Public Policy Institute.
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By Corrin M. Howe Staff Writer All grade levels of Calvert County public schools participated in Red Ribbon Week activities at the end of October. Over 200 Patuxent High School students signed a banner pledging to be drug free and wore red bracelets. Their environmental club planned 100 red tulip bulbs around the schools flag, which will hopefully be in bloom by Alcohol Awareness week in April, school officials said. Posters throughout the school had facts and information on drug abuse prevention, and the morning announcements had a question related to the posters and the first students to answer received a prize. Calvert Middle School students signed a megaphone, baseball cap and running shoe based on their grade level themes: Eighth grade Shout Out Against Drugs; Seventh grade Put A Cap On Drugs; and Sixth grade Run Away From Drugs. Then students dressed up daily according to themes such as School Spirit Day, Twin Day, Crazy Hair/Hat Day, Mix-Match Day and Pajama Day. Dowell Elementary School students collected 784 pounds of food (which is more than one pound per student) for their Wednesday theme Being Drug Free Comes in Cans. I can. You Can. We Can. They also decorated grade-level bulletin boards, brought in baby pictures and talked about Born to be Drug Free and had a couple of theme day dress ups. Red Ribbon Week is the oldest and largest drug prevention campaign in the country generally observed the last full week in October. The national week focusing a drug-free America evolved from local California clubs started to honor the memory of DEA Agent Enrique Kiki Camarena. He was murdered in 1985 while undercover investigating a major drug cartel in Mexico. The clubs members pledged to lead drug-free lives to honor the sacrifices made by Camarena and others on behalf of all Americans. corrin@somdpublishing.net
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not have to obtain apportment or obtain a trip permit, Bailey told Leon Langley, pupil transportation officer with the Maryland State Department of Education in an e-mail forwarded to Thompson. Calvert County Public Schools transportation officials also confirmed being in receipt of this email, and until this Mays incident have not been purchasing permits for buses to enter the city. Sylvia Ballinger, communications director with the Washington D.C. Department of Motor Vehicles said the confusion is due to a misunderstanding of the law. Unfortunately, the information communicated in 2007 was incorrect. The charter bus law is clear. All school buses must secure trip permits in order to travel into the District unless the vehicles have apportioned tags or DC tags, Ballinger said in an email. Every jurisdiction is governed by laws enacted by local officials, and D.C. is no exception. The Council of the District of Columbia enacted amendments to existing motor vehicle registration law and the Council authorized DMV to implement the charter bus requirement in March 2007. We apologize for any misunderstanding that may have been conveyed at the time the law was enacted. SMCPS Chief Operating Officer Brad Clements said all non-curriculum field trips are paid for by the schools and the students. For students families who cannot pay for the trips, Clements said the schools and the PTAs hold fundraisers and other events to make sure all students can go on the trips.
year ago, the school announced it was in danger of closing its doors after serving the community since 1933. Volunteers, parents of students, alumni and community members rallied to organize fundraisers to meet a goal of $330,000 before the end of 2010. This year, the fundraising committee is has planned a number of events throughout the year, partnered with local businesses and found additional sources of revenue such as Tyson Chickens Project A+. Christmas Shopping Bazaar: Nov. 19 From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Providence Room of the church, there will be plenty of great items for everyones Christmas List, with over 40 local crafters and home based businesses. There will also be Grandmas Basement (tagged sale of doMadeline Walents reward for selling $498 in Our Lady of The Star and Seas Innisbrook fundraiser was to spend 20 seconds in the Money Machine. She managed to stash away $5 in cash.
Sewing by Laura. Unique to the bazaar is that every vendor donates one item to the Silent Auction. 2nd Annual OLSS Turkey Trot: Nov. 28 Call school for more details. Roy Rogers Spirit Night: Nov. 28 and Dec. 12 School receives a percentage of the profits between 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Papa Johns Spirit Day: Dec 5 School receives a percentage of pizza sold throughout the day if customer mentions OLSS. Candy Canes & Cocktails/Silent Auction and Fundraiser: Dec. 10 Starting at 6 p.m. in the Providence Room. Tickets are $25 a person, cocktail attire, hors doeuvers, cash bar, 50/50 raffle and door prizes. Winter 5K Run/Walk: Dec. 17 Packet pick up and race day registration from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m., 9 a.m. race starts, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. post race party. $25 pre-registration and t-shirt, Family Registration (includes up to six family members) is $100, Family Sponsorship (includes up to six family members, familys name printed on t-shirt) is $150, Late/Race day registration is $30. Purchasing gift cards at face value from a number of local businesses returns various percentages to the school. Call the school for more information. For more information about these and future fundraising events, go to the schools website at www.olss.org or call 410-326-3171.
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Despite her turmoil, Sapp is a straight-A student, and plans to attend College of Southern Maryland in the fall, in addition to staying active in Young Life. Recent Leonardtown High School graduate Jason JohnI want to share this with my friends, she said. I want son credits Young Life and Area Director Kevin Burgess with them to experience the same amazing things I have. transforming his life. After becoming active with the group At the groups annual fundraising banquet Sunday, Oct. two years ago, Johnson has participated in every level of the 23, Sapp called Young Life club meetings controlled chaos ministry, from the weekly club meetings to the groups summer and later explained, High school-aged kids are looking to camps, and will now continue on as an emerging leader. make their own decisions and Young Life allows for that. Burgess said he has walked with Johnson through some Teenagers are notoriously difficult to reach. If you want to tough stuff and has watched him develop into a leader amongst say something meaningful to them, the one thing you dont do his peers. After leadership training, Johnson will help expand is force it on them, said Dave Kindley, committee chairman. the Young Life program in St. Marys County. Kindley explained how the levels of participation cater to Leonardtown senior Amy Sapp also says Young Life the age group whether serving as an introduction to scripture changed her life. She currently lives with Burgess and his wife and Christianity or as a tool to grow for kids who have been in Kelley due to family hardships. church for years. Ive never met someone in my life that cared so much for He explained that the non-profit, non-denominational kids like they do, she said. group approaches things through a natural progression and through college students and young adults becoming leaders and befriending kids in area schools. For Burgess, a Young Life leader in his high Matt Shaffer, an adult volunteer leader at Leonardtown High School, lends a hand school saw the leadership qualities in him, which to LHS freshman Collin Dunn, as they and he couldnt see himself. other Young Life-ers helped with the event. He moved me from an observer to a participant in life, Burgess said. He explained the group is almost two-thirds of the way there, with its annual budget just shy of $100,000, thanks to individual supporters who give monthly donations and local churches that support Young Life as missionaries. Theres great potential in this community and in these kids. They can become the young men and women God intended them to be if we help forge their lives, he said at the banquet. Keynote speaker for the banquet and Regional Director Rick Beckwith is another who is paying it forward though Young Life, nodding to the groups leadership in Montgomery County some years back for being an instrumental part of his life. The course of my life has been infected by their investment, he said. Beckwith explained that Young Life is an organization with a faith-based, youth-focused mission thats been around for 70 years, reaching out to millions of kids. We believe every kid, regardless of their color or their socioeconomic background, be them the captain of the football team or the teen mom, should be able to hear the message communicated in a language they can understand from leaders they know and trust, Beckwith said. Burgess is proud of the current Young Life
participation at Leonardtown High School with 60 to 100 kids involved, with weekly club meetings each Tuesday night. But I dont think thats enough, he said, adding that his focus is on the future. Arthur Shepherd, who for decades managed St. Marys Countys Recreation Division, has begun work at CSM, building relationships and recruiting student leaders. He said the group is also looking to get WyldLife, a ministry for younger kids, into the middle schools soon and hes spoken to folks at St. Marys College of Maryland and in Calvert County. Referencing Romans 8:15, Burgess said, Following Jesus is a life of expectant adventure, and thats what were offering to kids. For more information about getting involved, visit www. smc.younglife.org or contact Burgess directly at (301) 475-7920. carriemunn@countytimes.net
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Pearl Bowman, 95
Pearl Simmons Joyner Bowman, 95, died peacefully at her residence in Cedar Lane Apartments, Leonardtown, MD on Sunday, November 6, 2011 following a number of years of declining health. A native of Caswell County, NC, she was the daughter of Elisha L. Simmons and Martha Rice Simmons, both deceased. Prior to moving to Southern Maryland in 1998, she lived in Burlington, NC for over 30 years, and was an active member of Union Ridge Church where in 1984, she was chosen as Mother of the Year by the Senior High Youth. Pearl was an accomplished seamstress who for over 40 years fashioned an abundance of highly crafted clothing for her family, nieces, nephews and grandchildren. Over the years, there was many a young child who was delighted by her special gifts of clothing at Christmas, on birthdays and for school. As with her sewing abilities, throughout her life she willingly gave of her time, talent and finances to assist family, church and friends. She was a friend to all. Survivors include two sons, Thomas W. Joyner, Jr (Emily) of Lexington Park, MD, and Ronald C. Joyner (Carol) of Poquoson, VA; three granddaughters, Helen Murphy (Doug) of Goochland, VA, Stephanie Joyner of Catonsville, MD, and Rebecca Joyner of The Hague, Netherlands, and two grandsons; three great granddaughters, and three great grandsons. She is also survived by two sisters, Grace Shambley of Snow Camp and Francis Gilliam of Union Ridge, and one brother, Felix Simmons of Henderson, NC, and many nieces and nephews. Mrs. Bowman was preceded in death by husbands Thomas W. Joyner, Sr. of Petersburg, VA and Van L. Bowman of Burlington, NC and infant son Donald L. Joyner, nine brothers, Roy, Otis, Porter, Luther, Ben, Robert, Clyde, Leonard, and Augrum Simmons, and four sisters, Eunice Roberts, Daisy Tate, Gladys Page, and Lessie Simmons. The funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Dan Ficklin, Senior Pastor. Union Ridge Church, Rich & Thompson Funeral Home in Burlington, NC on Monday, November 14, 2011, at 11:00AM. Burial will follow at Pine Hill Cemetery in Burlington. The family will receive friends at Rich & Thompson Funeral Home in Burlington, NC on Sunday, November 13, 2011 from 4:00 6:00PM.
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Mary Garner, 71
Mary Lillian Mason Garner, 71 of Lexington Park, MD, affectionately known as Lillian, was born November 6, 1939 in Lexington Park, MD, to the late George Toney and Elizabeth Garner of Lexington Park, MD. She departed this life on Saturday, November 5, 2011 at St. Marys Hospital in Leonardtown, MD. She attended St. Peter Claver and Cardinal Gibbons Catholic schools in Ridge, MD. As a teenager she moved to Baltimore, MD where she lived with her Aunt Louise and Uncle Henry Johnson. During her life in Baltimore, she was self employed and later worked as a domestic until she retired. Lillian met the love of her life Mason at the Patuxent River Naval Air Station. She later moved back to Baltimore with Mason where they spent their life together until he departed. Lillian leaves to mourn her son, Thomas Mason (Niecy) of Baltimore, MD, two sisters, Edna Bolt-Barnes of Lexington Park, MD, and Helen Smith (Joe) of Lexington Park, MD, five granddaughters, eight great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, friends, and a special friend Eleanor Scott. She was preceded in death by her parents, George (Temp) Toney, Elizabeth (Lizzy) Garner, her husband, Alexander Mason, her son, Bernard Campbell, two sisters, Elizabeth (Leavy) Chase and Hilda Jenkins, and a special Aunt Louise Johnson. Family will receive friends on Saturday, November 12, 2011 from 10-11 a.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 22375 Three Notch Road, Lexington Park, MD 20653. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Reverend Scott Woods at 11 a.m. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Chris Chase, Darnell Chase, Raymond Chase, Thomas Chase, Eugene Smith, Jr. and Marcus Wade. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Eric King, Anthony Evans and Douglas Frederick.
golf. He belonged to the Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity and The American Society of Metallurgy. In addition to his wife of 58 years, Bill is survived by children, Robert Redden of Morris Plains, NJ, David Redden of Poolesville, MD, and Paul Redden of Dale City, VA; sister, Clarece Martin of Jacksonville, FL; six grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Robert Redden, David Redden, Paul Redden, Gary Martin, JD Redden, and Curtis Quigley. The family receives friends on Friday, Nov. 4, 2011 from 2 ~ 4 PM at the Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., 20 American Lane, Lusby, MD. Graveside Services were held on Saturday, November 5, 2011 at 1 PM in Sacred Heart of Jesus Cemetery, 7401 German Hill Rd., Baltimore, MD 21222.
Ruth Suite, 81
Ruth Boutwell Suite, 81 of Clinton, MD., died Nov. 6, 2011, at St. Marys Hospital in Leonardtown. She was born March 11, 1930 in Washington, DC, the daughter of the late Norman Griffin and the late Hancy May Boutwell Griffin. Mrs. Suite was a Picture Restorer and Framer with the Gold Leaf Shop in Hughesville, MD for 35 plus years and a member of St. Johns Catholic Church in Clinton, MD. In her early years, she worked for Merkle Press in Washington, DC. She was a graduate of Gwynn Park High School class of 1947. She was an avid sports fan (Orioles, Capitals, Terps, Redskins, Ravens, and NASCAR). She was a member of the Gwynn Park Alumni Association and the Margaret Brent School Alumni. She enjoyed being with her grandkids and attending their sports events. She was a very giving person, especially with her Catholic faith and Hospice. She was predeceased by her parents. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Matthew Suite; two sons, Matthew (Mickie) Suite, Jr., of Mechanicsville, MD and David (Sandy) Suite of Stevensville, MD; one daughter, Cindy (Glenn) Mitchell of Mechanicsville, MD; one sister, Hancy Finney of Fredericksburg, VA; six grandchildren: Matt III, Michael, Michele, Diane, Brian, and C.J. Also survived by 8 great-grandchildren. A Gathering of Friends will take place Friday, November 11, 2011 from 10AM until Mass of Christian Burial at 11AM at St. Marys Catholic Church, Bryantown, MD, with Fr. Joseph Kleinstuber officiating. Interment will be by the family at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Marys (PO Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Arrangements by Raymond Funeral Service, P.A., La Plata, MD.
Bill Redden, 93
William Houser Bill Redden, 93, of Solomons, MD, formerly of Towson, MD passed away peacefully on November 1, 2011 at his residence. He was born on November 17, 1917 in Corsicana, TX to the late Hubert and Kela Redden. He married his beloved wife Margaret, who survives in Solomons, on June 5, 1953 in Baltimore, MD. Bill graduated from Corsicana High School in 1934 and went on to graduate from the University of Texas / Carnegie Mellon in 1938. He also completed graduate work at Johns Hopkins and Harvard Universities. Bill worked at Bethlehem Steel as an Assistant Chief Metallurgist for 42 years and retired in 1980. He moved to Calvert Co. in 1997 from Conway, SC and enjoyed playing
Mary Dietz, 88
Mary Ann Parks Dietz, 88, of Solomons, MD formerly of Bethesda, MD passed away on October 30, 2011 in Solomons, MD. She was born on December 14, 1922 in Washington, DC to the late Anna Ottes and Sterling Parks. Mary was a secretary for the Academy of the Holy Cross for a number of years until her retirement. She was preceded in death by her husband John E. Dietz and her sister, Jacqueline Alderson. Mary is survived by her sons, John Frederick Dietz of Frederick, MD, Charles Sterling Dietz of Poolesville, MD, and William Ellsworth Dietz of Mt. Airy, MD and 2 grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, November 11, 2011 at 1:30 PM in Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, 90 Alexander Lane, Solomons, MD 20688 with Monsignor Michael Wilson officiating. Inurnment will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family request contributions to be made to Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, P.O. Box 560, Solomons, MD 20688 and / or the Asbury Benevolent Care Fund,
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With the last two acts centered around Christmas Eve and Christmas morning, Whitesides plots unravel with an elaborate tree and gifts from worldly figures as a backdrop and when the wiles of Miss Sheldon no longer serve his purposes, he recruits the help of another wacky character, Hollywood oddball, Banjo in making her disappear. An array of characters pop in and out of the scene throughout the play, adding to the effect of chaos, which seems to follow Whiteside wherever he goes. Dr. Bradley, played by Henry Burger, a radio broadcast crew, doorman and maid tend to the Stanleys, their houseguest with a worn-out welcome and his many absurd visitors throughout the play. Julie Mae Hartshorn, making a return to theater and new with the Newtowne group, portrays Mr. Stanleys sister, Harriet, whose creepy yet candy-sweet treatment of Whiteside makes her memorable. She becomes the plays means to an end, of sorts, but through a rapid turn of climactic events, Whitesides not sitting as pretty as hed like all to believe. Currently a retired journalist and publisher, residing in Prince Frederick, Thompson said, Im really glad to be directing and Three Notch Theater has been fun to work with. Having previously acted and been a behind-the-scenes technician, Thompson is thrilled to direct what he called, a best of the screwball comedy genre. Information on times and tickets for The Man Who Came to Dinner can be found by visiting www.newtowneplayers.org or by calling (301) 737- 5447.
Out&About
As Maryland begins to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812, it is important to know the origins of this war. On Thursday, Nov. 10, at 7 p.m. the Calvert Library Fairview Branch hosts Jeff Korman, manager of the Maryland Department at Enoch Pratt Library, who will review the events that forced the United States to sever ties with England and officially go to war. Learn what this war was really about. For more information or to register call 410-535-0291 or visit http://calvert.lib. md.us. The fabulous, fun, famous Harlem Wizards will take on the Friendship Methodist Fever on Sunday, Nov. 13, at 2 p.m. at Huntingtown High School. Advance tickets are available, with all proceeds benefiting the building fund. Advance ticket prices are $12 for adults or $10 for students/seniors $10. At the door, adults, $15, students/seniors, $12. For more information, call 301-980-1411 or 410-474-4436.
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tology, the environment and maritime history, the three themes covered by the museums exhibits. The 2011-2012 PEM Talks focus on Lost Landmarks, the bones of the past that lie hidden around us. Learn to look with new eyes at the places you pass every day and better understand how the past informs our lives today. On Thursday, Nov. 17, the Lost Landmarks series will feature Greg Bowen talking about Growing Up on a Tobacco Farm. The talks begin at 7 p.m. in the museum auditorium and are free to the public. For more information about the 2011-2012 PEM Talks Series, visit the website at www.calvertmarinemuseum.com.
On Friday, Nov. 18, the Calvert Marine Museum will host a free open house for families with special needs from 5 to 7 p.m. This program is a partnership with the Calvert County Parks and Recreation Therapeutic Recreation Services. For more information call 410-326-2042 ext. 11. Vendor / Craft Fair at the Chesapeake Ranch Estates Club House, Saturday, Nov. 19, 9 am to 3 pm at the CRE Clubhouse, 500 Clubhouse Drive, Lusby. Come look for holiday gifts - shop early for the best selection. Bring a friend! Table Rentals $15. Rental fees will go towards Thanksgiving Food Baskets to help families in need. Call 410-326-3182 or email info@poacre.org. Chesapeake Community Chorus next concert Holiday Concert and Jingle Bell Workshop is at Olivet United Methodist Church, 13575 Olivet Road, Lusby, MD, Sunday, Nov. 13, at 5 p.m. The concert will feature contemporary, gospel, classical Christian, and secular music plus Christmas Music of the Season by John Rutter, Phillip Bliss, Andy Beck, Victor Johnson, G. F Handel, and others. A free-will offering will be taken to support the Pastoral Counseling Center of Saint Marys County. The Chorus is a volunteer group of over thirty singers in its 9th season giving concerts for the benefit of charities in Calvert and nearby counties. The chorus has raised over $50,000 for these charities. The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE), Calvert County Chapter 1466, will meet at 1:00 pm on Thursday Nov 17 at the Calvert County Public Library, Prince Frederick, MD. There will be a special presentation by guest Doug Hill, ABC Chief Meteorologist, followed by a regular business meeting. Also, join us for an early lunch at 11:15, this month at Mama Lucias in PF. Active and Retired Federal employees, spouses, members, non-members and guests are welcome. For NARFE membership Information and Application, Call 410-586-1441. Enjoy PEM Talks at the Calvert Marine Museum with thoughtful discourse on paleon On Saturday, Nov. 19, the Calvert Library offers a Genealogy Workshop as part of their Lifelong Learning Series at the Prince Frederick branch from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Kathie Eichfeld has years of experience compiling biographical and genealogical data and will present the genealogy databases available at Calvert Library. Learn about other websites that can help with your search. Along with Kathie, Conni Evans who has done extensive research overseas will answer questions on the strategies to use when searching for far-flung forebears. For more information or to register call 410-535-0291. On Saturday, Nov. 19, engineer some holiday fun with the Sweet Treat Express. The Friends of the Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum will help you and your children make Rice Krispie train engines. The fun happens at the Northeast Community Center, Cheasapeake Beach, from 1 to 3 p.m. www.cbrm.org. Come explore the night sky and discover its many wonders with the Astronomy Club of Southern Maryland! Learn how to choose, set up and use telescopes and other amateur astronomy gear. Interested? Meetings are held at Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum. The next meeting will be Saturday, Nov. 19, from 7 to 10 p.m. For more information call 301-602-5251 or email tom_dugan@hotmail.com. (http://somdastro.s5.com/)
Chesapeake Beach lights up the town for the holidays on Sunday, Nov. 27, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. when tens of thousands of holiday lights will twinkle in Chesapeake Beach making it the Brightest Beacon on the Bay. Bring your family to the official start of the holiday season where all of the lights are lit magically from the Chesapeake Beach Town Hall by our own Mother Christmas. Ride through Town to enjoy the holiday sights which will be displayed until the week after the New Year. www.chesapeake-beach.md.us. Tans Cycles and Parts will once again put together an incredible Lionel model train display. These amazing exhibits draw people from afar; we are lucky to have them right in our backyard! The Halloween Train Display runs thru Nov. 20, weekdays 3 to 8 p.m. and Saturdays noon to 5 p.m. The Holiday Train Display begins Nov. 25 and runs thru January 14, weekdays 3 to 8 p.m. and Saturdays noon to 5 p.m.; special times on December 24 and 31 (noon to 5 p.m.) and December 27 thru 30 (noon to 8 p.m.). Tans is located at 9032 Chesapeake Avenue, North Beach. For more information, call 410-257-6619. Can You Eat, Shop, & Give to Charity All At The Same Time? Yes you can. In Nov., Olde Bay Tavern will host a shopping party each Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. During this time you can come to eat, shop or purchase raffle tickets for amazing drawings. All raffle proceeds will go to End Hunger in Calvert County. In addition there will be collection boxes for End Hunger in Calvert County where you can donate nonperishable items. The collection boxes will be available throughout the month of Nov.. Sunday shopping details include: - Nov 6 Thirty One (handbags, purses, accessories). Raffle: Thirty One bag full of OBT goodies pickles, applesauce, peaches, jam, and an OBT tee shirt. - Nov 13 Lia Sophia (jewelry). Raffle: Two homemade peanut butter pies made with love by Colleen. For more information on events in Calvert County visit www.ecalvert.org.
View one-of-a-kind ornaments at the 4th Annual Ornament Show & Sale at Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center. These beautiful hand-crafted ornaments are created by talented artists from across the region. Beginning Nov. 23, Annmarie Garden makes a great stop for your holiday shopping. Find special gifts in their amazing gift shop. For more information, visit www.annmariegarden.org. The Calvert Marine Museum will present the musical performance Rosie on Sunday, Nov. 20. Rosie will take you back to the days of rationing, the housing shortage, spies, and women going to work outside their homes for the first time in the 1940s. Salute the women of World War II at 2 p.m. in the museum auditorium. This free program is sponsored by Northrop Grumman. The 23rd Annual Festival of Trees will host a special kick-off event on Saturday, Nov. 19. A Lot More Zep is a rock opera featuring the music of Led Zeppelin and performed by the Sojourner Band. The concert begins at 8 p.m. at the Mary Harrison Cultural Arts Cen-
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STATE NEWS
St. Mary's Students Begin Living on Cruise Ship
CNS Photo The cruise ship Sea Voyager is docked right next to the Maryland Dove, a replica of the boat that brought some of the first settlers to Maryland.
By Tom George Capital News Service At St. Mary's College of Maryland, students have long been able to rent boats and take classes on boats with worldclass sailing instructors. Now, some students get to live on one. After a mold infestation forced the college to evacuate two of its dorms in October, the college moved students first to off-campus hotels, then changed course and put them in a luxurious cruise ship docked at the waterfront campus. I went to La Quinta hotel and then a week later we found out we were going on a boat, sophomore Nicholas Samuels said. The university had been paying about $20,000 per day to keep students in local hotels, but the 20-minute drive to the isolated campus was a burden for the relocated students. So, college administrators used an alumni connection to bring in the Sea Voyager, a 286-foot cruise ship that features a gym, a coffee shop, a dance floor and lounges. The ship pulled in Sunday and more than 200 students began moving in on Tuesday. Renting the ship cost the college as much as it was paying for hotels -- and the boat included a few extra perks. The boat's staff cleans the rooms and washes the students' clothes. It's nice because we get fresh towels and we don't have to do them ourselves, said sophomore Elizabeth Smith. Not every student who was moved out of the mold-infested dorms -- Caroline and Prince George halls -- got a spot on the boat. I kind of wish I was on it instead of a forced triple, said freshman Hannah Sturm, who now lives with two other students in a two-person room in another dorm on campus. Repairs on the moldy dorms will probably be finished before winter break, said Associate Dean of Students Joanne Goldwater. But the boat will stay docked until the end of the semester to give students time to settle in before moving again. The unique housing arrangement is not without problems. Right now, a single narrow gangplank provides the only way to get on the ship, though construction workers are building another exit to the dock. It's also drawn criticism in Historic St. Mary's City, which aims to transplant visitors out of the 21st century. The modern Sea Voyager is docked right next to the Maryland Dove, a replica of the boat that brought some of the first settlers to Maryland.