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Oc<strong>to</strong>ber 13, 2011PricelessGazetteCalvertEverything Calvert <strong>County</strong>Rallying <strong>to</strong>Help Baby GavinMother Dies After ChildbirthPage 12
3 Thursday, Oc<strong>to</strong>ber 13, 2011The Calvert GazetteCOUNTYNEWSSolar Project Approved Despite Citizen ObjectionsBy Sarah MillerStaff WriterCalvert <strong>County</strong>’s first large-scale passive solar panel array has been met with trepidationfrom the community. And, despite several people coming <strong>to</strong> the meeting <strong>to</strong> oppose the panels beingplaced in their neighborhood, the Board of Appeals granted Solis Energy Solutions permission<strong>to</strong> plan and build the solar panels.The panels will be constructed in Abing<strong>to</strong>n Shores, on a 2.1 acre piece of farm propertyowned by Donald Bowen in Hunting<strong>to</strong>wn. Bowen said the reason he wants <strong>to</strong> work with SolisEnergy Solutions and host the panels on his farm is <strong>to</strong> <strong>help</strong> keep the farm afloat.“The farm has <strong>to</strong> have some supplemental income <strong>to</strong> keep it alive,” Bowen said.He said the community was “stabbing [him] in the back” with their opposition and “contradictingthemselves” by saying they have no problem with the panels on schools, or in other areas,but didn’t want them in their neighborhood because of the safety concerns they have.Cheryl Pranger, the treasurer of the Abing<strong>to</strong>n Shores Civic Association, said they “don’tquestion the safety of the panels” but the dangers, such as shorts and malfunctions, that could bea product of improper installation. With this array being Solis Energy Solutions first project sinceit opened in December, she said the community wants <strong>to</strong> be sure the installation is “<strong>to</strong>p notch.”Bill Shoemaker, another resident of Abing<strong>to</strong>n Shores, stated his concerns during the Board ofAppeals meeting about fire hazards and special training the fire department will need <strong>to</strong> containthe solar panels if they run in<strong>to</strong> an issue.Other concerns raised during the meeting included the safety of the cadmium in the panels,and electromagnetic radiation from the panels.“There are risks with solar panels which the board patently decided <strong>to</strong> disregard,” Prangersaid.Luke Hutzell with Solis Energy Solutions, said the company has been working with Bowensince April, and “delayed our initial hearing that was scheduled in early July so that we could haveadditional time <strong>to</strong> work with the community with the hope of assuaging their concerns.”He said they first began working with Bowen after a local shareholder recommended him.“A company shareholder and native of Calvert <strong>County</strong> has known Mr. Bowen for decades,and thus, initially approached Mr. Bowen. We believed this project could be advantageous for theBowen family, our corporation, Calvert <strong>County</strong> and the State of <strong>Maryland</strong> and its pursuit of fosteringrenewable energy growth within the state,” he said.The name of the company shareholder is confidential, Hutzell said.With the Board of Appeals having approved the plan, Hutzell said Solis Energy is lookingforward <strong>to</strong> the future of the Calvert <strong>County</strong> project.“Now that we have crossed one hurdle, we shall begin the site plan phase with Calvert <strong>County</strong>in unison with the actual engineering and design of the solar system,” Hutzell said.The passive panel array will be engineered and installed by Green Power Design, Hutzellsaid, a Philadelphia-based solar integration company.Efforts <strong>to</strong> contact members of the Board of Appeals for comment on the decision were unsuccessful.Board of appeals administra<strong>to</strong>r Roxana Whitt said board members are prohibited fromtalking about cases outside the scheduled meeting times.sarahmiller@countytimes.net**BLOWN AWAY BY A HIGH WINDSTORM DEDUCTIBLEON YOUR HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE???**Don’t Wait For A Loss To Occur And BeSurprised To Find Out You Have A High WindDeductible Or No Coverage!Call Today For A Comparison Quote And You’llSee How Great Our Coverage & Rates Are!Let The Mattingly Agency & ErieInsurance Give You TheHomeowner’s Coverage You Need!** No Separate High Wind Deductible** Earthquake Coverage Can Be AddedDON’T WORRY…BE HAPPY AT MATTINGLY INSURANCE!!
COUNTYNEWSExperts Debate Safety ofNuclear PlantBy Guy LeonardStaff WriterNuclear plant opera<strong>to</strong>rs and officialsat Calvert Cliffs in Lusby say their facilityhas an enviable safety record, but detrac<strong>to</strong>rsof nuclear power in general say thatthey should pay more attention <strong>to</strong> safety atboth Calvert Cliffs and facilities around thenation in light of the disaster that befell Fukushima,Japan earlier this year.The two sides met Oct. 7 at the CalvertMarine Museum <strong>to</strong> debate the safetyof nuclear power and most agreed that theearthquake and tsunami that struck Japan,leading <strong>to</strong> the meltdown at the FukushimaDaiichi Nuclear Plant was not the likelythreat <strong>to</strong> Calvert Cliffs.Paul Gunther, of Beyond Nuclear, oneof the opposing parties <strong>to</strong> the third plannedreac<strong>to</strong>r at Calvert Cliffs, said the next threatcould be man made.“I’m worried about something likea cyber tsunami” that could attack thecomputer network of the plant <strong>to</strong> cause amalfunction, Gunter said, warning that thepresence of “military grade viruses” is areal concern.Gunter also chastised Calvert Cliffsowner Constellation Energy NuclearGroup (CENG), and all others, for notresolving safety issues, such as what isknown as General Safety Issue 191.The issue basically is one that the nuclearindustry has been trying <strong>to</strong> resolve foryears and involves the reac<strong>to</strong>r’s emergencycore coolant system.In the event of an emergency wherethe reac<strong>to</strong>r begins <strong>to</strong> overheat, high pressurereleases inside the system can causeFree InItIal ConsultatIonThe law offices of P.a. 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MARY’S • PG • CALVERTdebris <strong>to</strong> pile up, Gunter, said, essentiallyclogging the emergency coolant.“Basically the reac<strong>to</strong>r loses the ability<strong>to</strong> cool itself,” Gunter said in a laterinterview.With the inability <strong>to</strong> cool the fissionreaction of the nuclear fuel, a plant can bein danger of a meltdown.Maria Korsnick, chief nuclear officerfor CENG and 17-year veteran of workingat Calvert Cliffs, said that the Fukushimaincident had prompted the nuclear industry<strong>to</strong> work on more ways <strong>to</strong> deal with longterm power outages and on the emergencycoolant issue, CENG is “continuing <strong>to</strong>make modifications” <strong>to</strong> the system.Mohammed Modarres, a nuclear scientistwith the University of <strong>Maryland</strong>, saidthat simulations the industry have used inthe past <strong>help</strong> them <strong>to</strong> prepare for the affectsof natural or man made disasters, but thefocus should be on extending the ability <strong>to</strong>deal with long term power outages that lastmore than 24-hours, which is the standardon most disaster models.“Calvert Cliffs and the rest of the reac<strong>to</strong>rsin this country have a phenomenalrecord of safety,” Modarres said. “It’s atechnology <strong>to</strong> be promoted, not feared.”The owner of CENG, Electricite deFrance, is still seeking <strong>to</strong> build a third nuclearreac<strong>to</strong>r at Calvert Cliffs but has notyet found another U.S. partner <strong>to</strong> run thesite as required by federal law; and whileCalvert Cliffs is regarded as a safe facilityit has been criticized both by the U.S. NuclearRegula<strong>to</strong>ry Commission and senioremployees for safety and security lapses.guyleonard@countytimes.net(301) 932-7700 (301) 870-7111The Calvert GazetteLollar <strong>to</strong> Decide onPolitical Future SoonBy Guy LeonardStaff WriterFormer Republican candidate for <strong>Maryland</strong>’s5th Congressional District, Charles Lollar <strong>to</strong>ldaudience members at St. Mary’s <strong>County</strong> Lincoln/Reagan Dinner that he will decide whether <strong>to</strong> seekpolitical office by Oct. 23.Lollar, of Newburg, <strong>to</strong>ld GOP insiders that thestrain of campaigning last year against incumbentDemocrat Congressman Steny Hoyer, as well asmultiple deployments <strong>to</strong> the Middle East as a seniorMarine Corp officer, <strong>to</strong>ok a <strong>to</strong>ll on his family.He said that his political future rests in thehands of his wife, Rosha, but the talk he gave thisweekend sounded much like a man who can stillenergize Republicans.“Oct. 23, I’ll know what I’ll be doing,” Lollarsaid Oct. 8 at Lenny’s Restaurant in California,who added that Republicans must come <strong>to</strong>getherin coming elections <strong>to</strong> ensure their candidates getelected <strong>to</strong> Congress and the State House.He said political change is necessary <strong>to</strong> fosterbusiness and economic growth in the private sec<strong>to</strong>r,which he claimed is critical <strong>to</strong> forestall risingunemployment he said would hit <strong>Maryland</strong> if deepcuts at the federal level occurred.“<strong>Maryland</strong> is headed for an economic disaster,”Lollar said, warning of its dependence onfederal spending. “If they make cuts of 22 percentwe’re going <strong>to</strong> lose 150,000 jobs.”Lollar’s figures match those of a study postedby the Sage Policy Group in Baltimore, which estimatedthat a 22 percent cut in federal spending asadvocated by the National Commission on FiscalResponsibility and Reform appointed by PresidentObama would result in deep withering of the state’sjob field.This would have the affect of raising unemployment<strong>to</strong> 11.8 percent, both Lollar and the study said.Lollar, the keynote speaker, called on Republicanvoters <strong>to</strong> stay united and look <strong>to</strong> God and theThursday, Oc<strong>to</strong>ber 13, 2011 4Founding Fathersas the guideposts<strong>to</strong> vic<strong>to</strong>ry; he saidthat capitalismcannot survivewithout philanthropyanda “belief insomething biggerthan us.”Todd Eberly, politicalscience professorat St. Mary’s College of <strong>Maryland</strong>, said thatLollar’s prospects may be used up in the 5th District,since it has been drawn <strong>to</strong> ensure that a Democratremains in power.The recent redrawing of the districts proposedby Gov. Martin O’Malley’s commission onthe issue has left it virtually unchanged except forremoving portions of Prince George’s and AnneArundel counties.For Lollar <strong>to</strong> win, Eberly said, it would takeAfrican American Democrats in Prince George’sor Charles counties, as well as conservative votersin <strong>Southern</strong> <strong>Maryland</strong> <strong>to</strong> cast ballots for him.“That would take the mother of all coalitions,”Eberly said. “I don’t see a future for him runningagainst Hoyer.”Lollar’s better chances might be <strong>to</strong> run for astatewide office, like the U.S. Senate, because hewould receive broad support from conservativesaround the state and be able <strong>to</strong> rely less on AfricanAmerican Democrats.“But he would have <strong>to</strong> raise his profile forthat,” Eberly said.Still GOP operatives in St. Mary’s <strong>County</strong>have been pushing for Lollar <strong>to</strong> run against Hoyeragain, and have even begun a campaign <strong>to</strong> showtheir declared support for him <strong>to</strong> encourage him <strong>to</strong>enter the race in 2014.guyleonard@countytimes.netPlan in the Works <strong>to</strong> Help Cliff HomeownersBy Sarah MillerStaff WriterPeople living on Calvert Cliffs and in flood plainswill soon have a chance <strong>to</strong> have a say on regulations thataffect their homes and back yards.David Brownlee, a principal planner with Calvert<strong>County</strong> Environmental Planning, said the people livingon the cliffs, who have so far been unable <strong>to</strong> shore uptheir homes against erosion due <strong>to</strong> the Puritan Tiger beetlesmay soon be able <strong>to</strong> save their homes while <strong>help</strong>ingset up a plot of land for the beetles.The endangered Puritan Tigerbeetles allegedly have a large populationin the cliffs, making it difficultfor the residents of the cliffs <strong>to</strong>do anything <strong>to</strong> save their homes.Brownlee said the proposal isstill in the planning stages, and subject<strong>to</strong> change, but Calvert <strong>County</strong>and the Department of Natural Resources(DNR) have been workingon setting up a bank <strong>to</strong> purchaseeasements <strong>to</strong> set up a preservationon the cliffs for the beetles. This willallow the beetles <strong>to</strong> survive and givepeople the opportunity <strong>to</strong> save theirhomes, which are in precarious situations.Brownlee said people mayhave <strong>to</strong> pay in<strong>to</strong> the fund in order <strong>to</strong>take action, but the plan will allowpeople <strong>to</strong> do something.Brownlee said the Cliff StabilizationCommittee meets on the thirdTuesday of the month. For more information about themeetings, or <strong>to</strong> see agendas online, visit www.co.cal.md.us/business/planning/cliffstabilizationcommitt/ orcall 410-535-1600 extention 2340.In addition <strong>to</strong> the potential for cliff dwellers <strong>to</strong> <strong>help</strong>their homes, there will be a joint public hearing betweenthe Calvert <strong>County</strong> Board of <strong>County</strong> Commissionersand the Calvert <strong>County</strong> Planning Commission on proposedchanges <strong>to</strong> the county’s floodplain regulationsand floodplain maps on Tuesday, Oct. 18, after 7 p.m. inthe Planning Commission Hearing Room at 205 MainStreet in Prince Frederick.According <strong>to</strong> a press release, “Prior <strong>to</strong> the publichearing, representatives from the <strong>Maryland</strong> Departmen<strong>to</strong>f the Environment (MDE), the State Coordinating Officeof the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)and the Federal Emergency Management Agency(FEMA) will hold an open house from 4:30 <strong>to</strong> 6:15 p.m.<strong>to</strong> provide assistance <strong>to</strong> the public on the use of new onlinefloodplain maps. They will also be able <strong>to</strong> locateindividual properties on the revised maps and answerquestions about the NFIP.”The floodplain planning process takes in<strong>to</strong> considerationfac<strong>to</strong>rs such as river flow, s<strong>to</strong>rm tides, rainfalland coastal s<strong>to</strong>rm surge. FEMA produced new floodplainmaps for Calvert <strong>County</strong> using this data along withinformation gathered from local site visits. Residentsmay use the preliminary floodplain maps <strong>to</strong> investigatetheir flood risk status and determine whether <strong>to</strong> makemodifications <strong>to</strong> flood insurance coverage. The mapswill become effective on Dec. 16, 2011.sarahmiller@countytimes.net
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COUNTYNEWSTri-<strong>County</strong>Council FundsJob TrainingBy Sarah MillerStaff WriterIn an ongoing effort <strong>to</strong> cut down on the unemploymentrate, the state has started a new initiative <strong>to</strong> get unskilled laborersin the workplace for training for a job.Tri-<strong>County</strong> Council for <strong>Southern</strong> <strong>Maryland</strong> direc<strong>to</strong>r ofregional workforce and business development Daryl Rosenbaumsaid the Council is offering a program called On-the-JobTraining (OJT) which provides funds <strong>to</strong> businesses <strong>to</strong> trainnew employees.The tri-county council has 20 contracts they can fill,which is the equivalent of putting 20 people in<strong>to</strong> the workforce.Rosenbaum said the goal is <strong>to</strong> fill the gap between experienceand employment. Several employers will not hire aperson who has no experience in the job they are being hiredfor, but without the chance at that first job, they can’t get theexperience they need.“This is all part of the job creation program,” Rosenbaumsaid.Eligible employers can receive 50 <strong>to</strong> 90 percent reimbursementfor a new employee's wages for the agreed upontraining period. Small businesses can get 90 percent of thetrainee’s wages reimbursed, medium companies can get 75percent and large ones can get up <strong>to</strong> 50 percent reimbursement,Rosenbaum said.Jobs that offer up <strong>to</strong> $24 per hour are eligible <strong>to</strong> enter in<strong>to</strong>a contract with the tri-county council <strong>to</strong> put a person <strong>to</strong> work.Rosenbaum said there is a chance the tri-county regioncould get more funding, if enough contracts are awarded <strong>to</strong>businesses. The plan is <strong>to</strong> get an assortment of large, mediumand small businesses hiring people, and giving them money <strong>to</strong>do so until the worker is done with training.The tri-county council also does interviews with the employeesbefore and after, as well as keeping tabs on them duringtheir training <strong>to</strong> make the OJT more efficient.The tri-county council JobSource will also match qualifiedcandidates with approved job openings and <strong>help</strong> design atraining plan <strong>to</strong> meet business needs. For more information,contact Belinda Den<strong>to</strong>n at the Calvert <strong>County</strong> JobSource office,at 443-550-6750 or bcapuano@dllr.state.md.us.sarahmiller@countytimes.net2011 Holiday GiftExtravaganzaGifts, gifts and more gifts.Windows of Strength, Limited, is presenting a HolidayGift Extravaganza on Sunday, November 20, 2011, between11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at the Dunkirk Fire Department BanquetHall located at 3170 West Ward Road, Dunkirk.Enjoy sweets and treats while you shop an array of uniqueitems for that hard <strong>to</strong> please family member or friend on yourholiday list. Vendors include, but are not limited <strong>to</strong>, specializedgifts, handmade items, crafters, packaged products andwhatnots.Proceeds benefit Windows of Strength, Limited, a 501 c3 nonprofit organization established <strong>to</strong> assist organ transplantrecipients and their caregivers with nonmedical costs duringtheir transplant process. Costs which are not covered by insurance,government programs or other organizations such ashospital parking fees, meals, lodging, transportation, etc.For more details or <strong>to</strong> obtain vendor information, pleasecontact Windows of Strength, Limited, 443-951-5125/410-279-1502 or email: mywish@windowsofstrength.org / Visi<strong>to</strong>ur website: www.windowsofstrength.org.By Corrin M. HoweStaff WriterThe Calvert GazetteOn Saturday, Fresh Meadows farm in Hunting<strong>to</strong>wn sponsoredwhat turned out <strong>to</strong> be one of the biggest horse events inCalvert <strong>County</strong>, according <strong>to</strong> according <strong>to</strong> event coordina<strong>to</strong>rRosie Wynne-Meador.At one point there were 400 cars parked in the open field.The event raised $5,000 for local horse rescue organizations.The venue had pony rides, about a dozen different horsesincluding rescued Arabians from the Eastern Shore in April2011 and two mustang ponies rescued from a Calvert <strong>County</strong>location on Sept. 11, 2011.Girls from Happy Trails Four-H club <strong>help</strong>ed collect moneyfor baked goods and run the crafts. Painting and decoratinghorseshoes seemed <strong>to</strong> be a favored activity among children attendingthe event.Tammy Sommer, a volunteer with Freedom Hill HorseRescue in Dunkirk, brushed the two pony mustangs.By Corrin M. HoweStaff WriterBethel Way of the Cross church in Hunting<strong>to</strong>wnwanted <strong>to</strong> give back <strong>to</strong> the community. Themembers of the church donated clothes, blankets,diapers, personal <strong>to</strong>iletries, shoes, furniture,haircuts and food.First Lady Margo Eas<strong>to</strong>n, wife of the pas<strong>to</strong>rBishop Darnell Eas<strong>to</strong>n, had a vision <strong>to</strong> give <strong>to</strong> the<strong>help</strong>less and needy in the community. Howeverthe generosity of the congregation was such thatthey had more than enough and decided <strong>to</strong> openup the event <strong>to</strong> the community at large.On Saturday, Oct. 8 the church membersprovided transportation from the shelters andThursday, Oc<strong>to</strong>ber 13, 2011 6Benefit For Rescued Horses a HitHeather McCrumb, left, a two year volunteer with Freedom Hill HorseRescue, talks <strong>to</strong> Sarah Webb and Ashley Idol, who are also volunteers.Pho<strong>to</strong>s by Corrin M. HoweOne of the two mustang ponies rescued from a local Calvert <strong>County</strong>farm on Sept. 11. One mare was attempting <strong>to</strong> nurse both ponies as theother mother had died. All three rescued horses are now at Freedom Hilland on their way back <strong>to</strong> a healthy weight.“I’m not really a horse person,” she said. When asked whyshe volunteered <strong>to</strong> work with horses, she said she wanted <strong>to</strong>give back <strong>to</strong> the community but wasn’t confident she had skillsnecessary. “I figured I could muck stalls at least.”A year and a half later, she and her husband, Steve Moscatispend three days a week and about two hours <strong>to</strong>tal brushing,feeding, mucking stalls and socializing rescued horses.“It’s amazing <strong>to</strong> see the horses come in and then turnaround,” said Sommer about how quickly the horses seemed<strong>to</strong> be adopted by new owners.The day was sunny and dry. The participants ranged fromchildren in strollers <strong>to</strong> a pair of senior women walking aroundwith canes. The horses seemed as happy <strong>to</strong> greet the visi<strong>to</strong>rs asthe visi<strong>to</strong>rs were <strong>to</strong> s<strong>to</strong>p, talk <strong>to</strong> and stroke the animals.Wynne-Meador said she plans <strong>to</strong> hold another fundraiserbetween Thanksgiving and Christmas where people can comeout and take a pho<strong>to</strong> on a horse dressed up for the holidays.corrin@somdpublishing.netBethel Way of the Cross Gives Backpicked up homeless and brought them back<strong>to</strong> the church where they could pick up freeclothes, eat a hot meal, visit with one anotherand the Bethel members, get a haircut,have a chance for a $25 cash raffle andallow the kids <strong>to</strong> play in a moon bounce.“We had a really good time of fellowship.About 125 people,” said Brenda Randall,assistant for the project. “We packedup food and sent it home with them. Forsome this might be the only meal they eat<strong>to</strong>day.”Bethel Way of the Cross is locatedat 5445 Cherry Hill Road, Hunting<strong>to</strong>wn.The website is http://www.bethelwotc.organd phone numbers are 301-855-5488 or410-257-2053.
9 Thursday, Oc<strong>to</strong>ber 13, 2011The Calvert Gazette‘All About Beads’ Fills Crafter GapBy Sarah MillerStaff WriterCindy and Chris StaleyWith beading s<strong>to</strong>res inPrince Fredrick and KingGeorge, Va., but none in between,Cindy and Chris Staleysaw a need in the area for a placefor beaders, wire-wrappers andcrafters <strong>to</strong> go for their materialsand classes.To fill the need in the area,the Staleys started All AboutBeads, located in the WildewoodShopping Center in California.Cindy Staley said thegrand opening was June 10 andthey have been busy ever since.They sell everything frombeads of all shapes and sizes <strong>to</strong>wire for jewelry and ornaments,clasps, leather cord and <strong>to</strong>ols for crafts.The classes are offered in an assortment ofcrafts, like Viking knit bracelets, cus<strong>to</strong>m ringsand earrings. The classes are offered for beginnersthrough advanced crafters, and AnitraMcLeod, a regular who has taken several classesat All About Beads, said the classifications arewell suited <strong>to</strong> the level they denote.For people coming in for their first project,McLeod said “everybody <strong>help</strong>s everybody” duringthe classes and the classes are kept small.All About Beads has <strong>to</strong>ols and workspacesavailable outside ofclasses, which are freefor people <strong>to</strong> use. CindyStaley said some peoplecome in all day just <strong>to</strong> workon their projects. She also saidthe classes are kept affordable,approximately $15 for each class.Because of this, Cindy Staley said she seesseveral repeat cus<strong>to</strong>mers and familiar faces inthe s<strong>to</strong>re often.Chris Staley, said most classes fill up aheadof time, so pre-registration is recommended.They offer five or six classes per week,often on a nightly basis, with differentteachers on different nights, all of whomare local artists. They get several churchgroups and Red Hat Ladies in for nightsout.“Folks around here look for something<strong>to</strong> do,” Chris Staley said.Women aren’t the only people whocome in either. Chris Staley saidmen often come in for chainmail and Viking knight lessons,or <strong>to</strong> make itemsfor their girlfriendsand wives. They getpeople in from Calvert,Charles and St.Mary’s counties forthe classes and <strong>to</strong>buy supplies.In addition <strong>to</strong>making crafts forgifts, Chris Staleysaid there are also giftcertificates availableso crafters can purchasetheir own supplies or come<strong>to</strong> a class for free.For more information, includinga calendar of classes offered, visitwww.allaboutbeadsmd.com.sarahmiller@countytimes.netHealthcareCareer ExpoBy Corrin M. HoweStaff WriterThe Healthcare industry has createdone in four new jobs in 2011, according <strong>to</strong>the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. TheU.S. Department of Labor predicts 3.2million new wage and salary jobs will becreated in the healthcare industry between2008 and 2018.Recognizing the high demand, theCalvert Healthcare Partnership is sponsoringits third annual Healthcare CareersExpo at Calvert <strong>County</strong> Library in PrinceFrederick on Thursday, Oct. 20 from 3-7p.m.Representatives from various healthcareproviders in the area will be on hand<strong>to</strong> answer questions about salaries, benefits,educational requirements and opportunities.There will also be a resume writingarea for those needing <strong>help</strong>.Event sponsors include: Calvert MemorialHospital, Calvert Hospice, Collegeof <strong>Southern</strong> <strong>Maryland</strong>, SoMD CAN (CollegeAccess Network), Calvert VolunteerEMS, Fire and Rescue, and SoMD countygovernments.
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The Calvert GazetteThursday, Oc<strong>to</strong>ber 13, 2011 12LocalsSteppingUp ToSTORYThe Plate,LiterallySitting under pavilion in crowded Dunkirk Park,it was hard not <strong>to</strong> get caught up in the sincerity andpassion of Monk Wells, former Dunkirk VFD Chief,and Nick Ferguson, one of the founders of Ole SchoolKickball. Both men are putting <strong>to</strong>gether two days offundraisers for Baby Gavin and family.The first is a Poker Run on Saturday, Oc<strong>to</strong>ber 22starting at Anthony’s Bar and Grill (behind the 7-11in Dunkirk). Registration is from 9-11 a.m. Registrationis $20, whether for a bike or car, and will be collectedboth in advance and at the door. The s<strong>to</strong>ps, inorder, are Trader’s in North Beach, Vera’s Beach Clubin Lusby, Calypso Bay in Solomons, Greene Turtle inPrince Frederick and back <strong>to</strong> Anthony’s. Best Run receives$150 and a trophy, second best $100 and worsthand $50. There will also be a trophy for the best bike.For those who have never experienced a PokerRun, the bike ride is run in honor of a person. Eachs<strong>to</strong>p the rider collects a card in hopes of collecting thebest poker hand.“This is a real big thing. One last ride. Have adrink, eat food and visit before moving on <strong>to</strong> the nexts<strong>to</strong>p,” said Wells.The second fundraiser will have two events willbe held at Jesus the Good Shepherd Church off Mt.Harmony Road on Nov. 19 starting at 8 a.m. Oneevent will be a kickball <strong>to</strong>urnament starting with kidsage 5 and up <strong>to</strong> adults. The fee is $100 per team whichis a minimum nine players and maximum of 15 <strong>to</strong> 20.The team must have at least four females.At the same time is a Corn Hole <strong>to</strong>urnament for18 years and older. Only two people form a team andthe fee is $50.Wells said participation in both <strong>to</strong>urnamentsis welcome and encouraged. “I’d raise $10,000 if Icould. Nobody plans a funeral for a 25 year-old.”The goal is <strong>to</strong> have an event that the entire familycan participate in while raising money for BabyGavin. They plan <strong>to</strong> have a moon bounce, face painting,baked goods and more. Of course, they are alsohoping as much of these things will be donated sothat any money collected will go directly <strong>to</strong> the familyrather than offset expenses.November is usually when the Ole School Kickballleague holds its <strong>to</strong>urnament. However, sinceMitchler and Todt are part of the family, the teamsasked <strong>to</strong> use the <strong>to</strong>urnament as a fundraiser and <strong>to</strong>open it up <strong>to</strong> the entire county.The organizers of the events said they will takevolunteers and in-kind donations in lieu of money.They need people <strong>to</strong> clean the field, referee thegames, bake the goods, paint faces, and anything elsethat might come up.Register for the Nov. 19 event by Nov. 1. Theyneed a contact name, email address, phone numberand fees. Contact information: Nadreen Ferguson at410-610-4063 or oleschoolkickball@yahoo.com orMonk Wells at 443-975-2261 or monk5b@yahoo.comBeloved Dunkirk Volunteer Dies UBy Corrin M. HoweStaff Writer“I really didn’t know Amanda other than she came in here, drank soda and gave people rideshome who needed it,” said Dawn Smith, manager of Anthony’s Bar and Grill in Dunkirk. “It wasjust her personality <strong>to</strong> sing and dance … It’s a real tragic s<strong>to</strong>ry which <strong>to</strong>uches everyone.”According <strong>to</strong> numerous websites for Calvert’s volunteer rescue and fire stations, AmandaMitchler, 25, died at Calvert Memorial Hospital on Sept. 24, after a c-section. Her <strong>baby</strong>, Gavin, wasborn seven weeks premature.It is not clear why from the posted reports, but after giving birth, she suffered a cardiac arrest.Doc<strong>to</strong>rs left her on life support for several hours <strong>to</strong> allow family <strong>to</strong> come in<strong>to</strong> <strong>to</strong>wn <strong>to</strong> visit her.She was known around the community for her volunteer work, particularly as an EMT for DunkirkVolunteer Fire Department.The Calvert Gazette attempted <strong>to</strong> reach Mitchler’s family and David Todt, father of BabyGavin, <strong>to</strong> learn more, but was <strong>to</strong>ld it was <strong>to</strong>o soon for them speak about their loss. However, thesocial networks and those raising money for the family were willing <strong>to</strong> talk.The Dunkirk VFD website announced her death and said, “Amanda was a friend <strong>to</strong> many and apart of the Dunkirk VFD family for many years. Amanda was a fun, loving, and caring friend <strong>to</strong> usall. Amanda was a volunteer in Calvert <strong>County</strong> since 2003. Please keep Amanda's family, friends,and <strong>baby</strong> Gavin in your prayers.”Owings resident Don Campbell said he witnessed the long parade of fire trucks, rescue vehicles,police vehicles and civilian vehicles commemorating her death. Former Dunkirk Fire ChiefMonk Wells said this kind of showing is typical because the volunteer fire and rescue communityis like one big close-knit family.Mitchler was well known and loved in the community. Not only she, but her mother and brothersvolunteer throughout the community in the fire departments, rescue squads, high school athleticsand local youth sports.“Their family has given so much <strong>to</strong> the community. It’s the right thing <strong>to</strong> do, <strong>to</strong> give back <strong>to</strong>them,” said Wells about the two fundraisers he’s organizing for the family.Wells said that Mitchler worked at Ledo’s and was attending school <strong>to</strong> become a paramedic.Nick Ferguson, co-fundraising organizer, went <strong>to</strong> school with David Todt, father <strong>to</strong> BabyGavin. Both graduated from Northern High School in 1998. Wells and Ferguson said Mitchler andTodt had been <strong>to</strong>gether for approximately a year. Todt was involved in Ole School Kickball, a leaguestarted by Ferguson approximately two years ago and Mitchler volunteered with the organization.According <strong>to</strong> Ferguson, it is believed Todt and Mitchler’s mother will share in the responsibility <strong>to</strong>raise Gavin.All those interviewed for the s<strong>to</strong>ry mentioned Mitchler regularly attended Karaoke nightWednesdays at Anthony’s Bar and Grill in Dunkirk.corrin@somdpublishing.netAmanda MitchlerChristina Kettmann, a bartender at Anthony’s Bar and Grill in Dunkirk, was friends with Amanda Mitchler, 25. Several businesses, including Anthony’s heldfundraisers for <strong>baby</strong> Gavin and Amanda, who was a member of the Dunkirk Volunteer Fire Department.
13 Thursday, Oc<strong>to</strong>ber 13, 2011The Calvert Gazettenexpectedly Leaving Baby BehindSTORYOther LocalBusinessesAlready HeldFundraisersGavin’s parents, David Todt and Amanda Mitchler.Anthony’s Bar and Grill in Dunkirk raised approximately$4,000 during a week dedicated <strong>to</strong>Amanda Mitchler, her family and her <strong>baby</strong>.“One couple stands out in particular. I’d neverseen them before. They came in for lunch and say thejar and asked about it. When they left, they dropped a20 in the bucket,” said manager Dawn Smith.After the Wednesday night Karaoke, she postedon the Anthony’s Facebook page, “All I can say isWow and thank you all so very much. Thought wehad seen it all Wednesday night, but the service <strong>to</strong>day- the biggest I have ever seen and <strong>to</strong>night wasamazing, so many people honoring Amanda & wanting<strong>to</strong> <strong>help</strong> Baby Gavin.”Coolbeanz Charters, Backstage Pass and thestaff at Anthony’s also shipped in prizes, percentagesof their proceeds and tips which made up the $4,000<strong>to</strong>tal for the week.In a separate fundraiser, Hair Cuttery of Dunkirkhad a two hour Cut-a-Thon on Sunday from 6 <strong>to</strong> 8p.m. in which they raised $761 from $10 haircuts andall their tips. Walking in at 6:15, all the cutting stationswere manned and had cus<strong>to</strong>mer’s seated, thelobby had extra folding chairs, someone was dedicated<strong>to</strong> washing hair while another young womanspend her time sweeping up discarded hair. The staff,normally dressed in all black, wore pink and blackfor Breast Cancer awareness month.DonationsNeeded for theKickball/Corn HoleFundraisers:• Genera<strong>to</strong>r and Lights for evening play• Food, drink, baked goods <strong>to</strong> be sold• Moon Bounce• Face Painting• Clean Fields• Umpire/Referee games• Corn Hole BoardsIf you have any of these items, pleasecontact Contact information: Nadreen Fergusonat 410-610-4063 or oleschoolkickball@yahoo.com or Monk Wells at 443-975-2261 ormonk5b@yahoo.comMonetary donations can be sent <strong>to</strong>: MaryWeakley c/o NASA Federal Credit Union, 500Prince George’s Boulevard, Upper Marlboro,MD 20774 Attn: Beth Simmons or JennieFrank. In the memo line specify: Gavin’s Fund.Hair Cuttery of Dunkirk had a two hour Cut-a-Thon on Sunday from 6 <strong>to</strong> 8 p.m. in which they raised $761.
NewsmakersThe Calvert GazetteThursday, Oc<strong>to</strong>ber 13, 2011 14From Bedtime S<strong>to</strong>ries <strong>to</strong> Bookshelves<strong>Southern</strong> <strong>Maryland</strong> Author Publishes First BookBy Sarah MillerStaff WriterA local author tackles the <strong>to</strong>pic of bullying,and the rest of the trials and tribulationsthat come with being in fourth grade,in her premier children’s book, “Gingerand the Bully.”Susan Simpson, who goes by the penname S.E. Simpson, is a native of <strong>Southern</strong>NEW EVENT DATENOVEMBER 5, 2011<strong>Maryland</strong>, said she has been writing sinceshe “could hold a pencil.” Her first taste ofwriting recognition came when she was insecond grade, when a poem she wrote andsubmitted <strong>to</strong> the Charles <strong>County</strong> Fair wasselected as one of the winners.“Ginger and the Bully” is the produc<strong>to</strong>f years of writing, a little bit at a time.Simpson said she would read what she hadwritten <strong>to</strong> her children, and they liked whatshe had written. So, when she finished hermanuscript, Simpson decided <strong>to</strong> take thenext step and try <strong>to</strong> get it published.In August, Simpson said she got wordthat Tate Publishing had picked up thebook, and her dream of seeing it in printand on shelves would be coming true.“I was jumping up and down for joy,”Simpson said.Currently, Simpson is working on thesecond Ginger book. She said she is workingon it “here and there” when she getstime for it around her day job. “I wish writingwere my full time job,” she said, butuntil she makes more money doing it, thatgoal is a little further in the future.The book chronicles real life problemsthat kids can relate <strong>to</strong>, Simpson said.“Ten-year-old Ginger Ryan is dreadingstarting fourth grade. She and herbest friend, Melody, have been split upfor the first time since kindergarten, andGinger has the meanest teacher in school,Ms. Lindell. Just when she thinks thingscouldn't get any worse, they do. The newkid in school shares the same last name asGinger, so he sits right next <strong>to</strong> her. Typically,he turns out <strong>to</strong> be the class bully.Todd Ryan makes it his goal in life <strong>to</strong>make Ginger's life a living nightmare,” thebook’s jacket reads. “As if that's not badenough, Ginger is also dealing with a peskyolder brother and a best friend who hasturned in<strong>to</strong> a snob. Fourth grade is supposed<strong>to</strong> be fun. So how could things go sohorribly wrong?”Ginger tries “everything from ignoringTodd <strong>to</strong> purposefully throwing up onhim,” but can’t seem <strong>to</strong> shake her bully.“So many kids go through situationslike that,” Simpson said.She said she wrote the book <strong>to</strong> try <strong>to</strong>show kids that they trust adults for <strong>help</strong>,and hopes <strong>to</strong> go in<strong>to</strong> the local schools <strong>to</strong>talk <strong>to</strong> students about bullying and whothey can turn <strong>to</strong> for <strong>help</strong>, like parents,teachers and principals.In addition <strong>to</strong> children’s books, Simpsonis looking at writing adult fiction undera different pen name.Simpson has a BA in English/educationfrom St. Mary's College of <strong>Maryland</strong>and a BS in nursing from the Universityof <strong>Maryland</strong> at Baltimore. She currentlyworks as a community health nurse andworks with young children in Sundayschool.Individuals interested in meetingSimpson and picking up a copy of “Gingerand the Bully” can find both at FenwickStreet Used Books and Music at 41655Fenwick Street in Leonard<strong>to</strong>wn on Oct. 23at 12 p.m. The book can also be purchasedat www.tatepublishing.com, Barnes andNobel and Amazon.sarahmiller@countytimes.netPho<strong>to</strong>s courtesy of Susan SimpsonFor more information, please call: 240-587-7111 oremail: info@SMSCashBash.orgTickets Avail At Franzen Real<strong>to</strong>rsAddie McBrideFranzen Real<strong>to</strong>rs, Inc.22316 Three Notch Rd.Lexing<strong>to</strong>n Park, MD 20653301-481-6767addiemcbride@verizon.netOffice: 1-800-848-6092 • Office: 301-862-2222 • Fax Office: 301-862-1060
15 Thursday, Oc<strong>to</strong>ber 13, 2011The Calvert GazetteIn The Companyof AngelsOn Oct. 15, volunteers from SMILE will gather <strong>to</strong> truly celebrate20 years of service providing aid <strong>to</strong> those in need in southernCalvert <strong>County</strong>. A Festive dinner will be held at Our Lady Star ofthe Sea church in Solomons at 6:30 p.m.SMILE was organized when a group of clergy and lay personsfrom seven congregations (later expanded <strong>to</strong> nine) in Lusbyand Solomons met in the spring of 1991 <strong>to</strong> answer the questions,“What would you like <strong>to</strong> see your church doing <strong>to</strong> meet the needsof the community?” This led <strong>to</strong> the formation in Oc<strong>to</strong>ber 1991 ofa chartered, non-profit status group called SMILE (an acronym forService Makes Individuals Lives Exciting). We opened! Startingfirst in a parsonage, and then moving <strong>to</strong> trailers behind the firehouse.Smile found its permanent home next <strong>to</strong> a state park andMiddleham Church in Lusby. Construction began after a massivefund-raising effort in 1998 with a single donation of $150,000 andparlayed in<strong>to</strong> matching funds. The initial building has been expandedtwice and is debt-free.Approximately 150 unpaid volunteers, angels every one, providesthe backbone of SMILE for lower Calvert <strong>County</strong>.With open arms, these angel volunteers have <strong>help</strong>ed those inCalvert <strong>County</strong> undergoing <strong>to</strong>ugh times and in need of a <strong>help</strong>inghand. Determined <strong>to</strong> be of service <strong>to</strong> the homeless, the <strong>help</strong>lessand the hungry, SMILE has s<strong>to</strong>od and continues <strong>to</strong> be a beaconof hope.From the beginning, SMILE has operated a Thrift Shop anda Food Pantry. The Thrift Shop offers reasonably priced goodusable clothing, linens, household goods, jewelry, furniture, <strong>to</strong>ys,electronics, accessories and more <strong>to</strong> anyone <strong>to</strong> purchase. Salesfrom the Thrift Shop <strong>help</strong> <strong>to</strong> buy groceries for the Food Pantry,provide Holiday Food Baskets, and assist in sponsoring HolidayFree Dinners. In addition, the sales aid Emergency Assistance.This program <strong>help</strong>s with utility bills, rent, mortgage, prescriptions and other life necessities.With a <strong>to</strong>tal volunteer staff of over 150 persons, SMILE is able <strong>to</strong> use all itsresources <strong>to</strong> <strong>help</strong> others.Aid is also given <strong>to</strong> Calvert <strong>County</strong> agencies that <strong>help</strong> uninsured medical patientsand provides funding for dental work for seniors. Further, <strong>help</strong> is supplied <strong>to</strong> ahomeless shelter, a pregnancy care center, and a Habitat for Humanity among others.Outreach beyond our area has aided victims of hurricanes, children’s orphanages,flood and other calamities.Determined <strong>to</strong> be a service <strong>to</strong> the homeless, the <strong>help</strong>less and the hungry, SMILEstands <strong>to</strong>day as a beacon <strong>to</strong> those southern Calvert residents in need. SMILE”s mot<strong>to</strong>embraces its purpose for service: “No one goes away hungry; no one goes away ‘naked’or cold; no one goes away without a smile, a word of encouragement, or a friendlyhug; no one goes away feeling humiliated, rejected or less than a child of God.”Little wonder that after 20 years, the volunteers gathered at this dinner will findthemselves happily in the company of angels.Road Crews AreUnsung HeroesKatherine McClellanSolomons, MDDuring the now infamous Hurricane Irene, many thanks were extended <strong>to</strong> thehundreds of workers who spent countless hours cleaning up the s<strong>to</strong>rms aftermath.While Irene is now his<strong>to</strong>ry and most of us have finished the clean-up and areaccepting Autumn’s cool breezes the job is far from done countywide.There are many workers who are still spending their days attempting <strong>to</strong> bringCalvert <strong>County</strong>’s landscape back <strong>to</strong> it’s pristine condition.Among those unsung heroes are the men and women of the Calvert <strong>County</strong>Roads and Maintenance Department, who display patience and perseverance in theirongoing efforts. We thank each of you your hard work is greatly appreciated.Barbara StinnettOwings, MDGuest Edi<strong>to</strong>rial:Green Jobs MythBy MartaHummel MossburgPublisherThomas McKayAssociate Publisher Eric McKayEdi<strong>to</strong>rSean RiceOffice Manager Tobie PulliamGraphic Artist Angie StalcupAdvertisingsales@somdpublishing.netEmailinfo@somdpublishing.netPhone 301-373-4125Staff WritersGuy LeonardSarah MillerCorrin HoweSend Letters <strong>to</strong>:SOMD PublishingP.O. Box 250 • Hollywood, MD 20636Make sure you include your name, phone # and the city you live in.We will not publish your phone #, only your name and cityContributing WritersJoyce BakiKeith McGuireGovernment CorrespondentCommunity CorrespondentCommunity Correspondent<strong>to</strong> theEdi<strong>to</strong>rLETTERSGreen jobs are supposed <strong>to</strong> beone of the pillars of <strong>Maryland</strong>’s futureeconomy. Twenty percent of thestate’s energy is supposed <strong>to</strong> come from renewable sourcesby 2020, including 2 percent from solar energy.But the Solyndra bankruptcy shows the failure of a governmentpolicy of picking winners and losers. Taxpayers maybe on the hook for $535 million because of the Californiabasedcompany’s bankruptcy filing last month. Congress, theFBI and the Treasury Department are all investigating whythe company received a loan guarantee from the Departmen<strong>to</strong>f Energy despite ample warning that it was not viable.And we could be even more in the hole following twoother loan guarantees of more than $1 billion <strong>to</strong> solar projectsin Nevada and Arizona.Now <strong>to</strong> jobs. <strong>Maryland</strong> has been one of the worst statesat creating jobs since the recession ended, green jobs included.Nationally, green jobs are also losing people. As JoelKotkin wrote in Forbes recently, “Since 2006, the waste managementand remediation sec<strong>to</strong>r -- a critical portion of thegreen economy -- actually lost over 480,000 jobs, 4 percen<strong>to</strong>f its <strong>to</strong>tal employment.” What sec<strong>to</strong>r is adding jobs? Thebiggest growth is happening in the mining, oil and naturalgas industries.One bright spot: The number of people installing solarpanels in the state is increasing. But the cost -- from about$9,000 <strong>to</strong> $50,000 per house -- is prohibitive <strong>to</strong> most residents.(The median household income in <strong>Maryland</strong> is about$69,000.) Even those with the cash <strong>to</strong> install them have littleincentive <strong>to</strong> do so, considering that the payoff in energy savingscan take decades. And with home prices in decline orstagnating, the initial outlay will likely never be recouped atsale.And we haven’t even gotten <strong>to</strong> the cost of generatingelectricity with solar energy compared with other types ofenergy. Solar power is about three times as expensive as electricityproduced by natural gas. By comparison, wind energystarts at about twice as much.It’s one thing for individuals <strong>to</strong> make the decision <strong>to</strong>switch <strong>to</strong> solar, but a state policy mandating a certain percentageof solar electricity will hit all ratepayers. ConstellationEnergy just announced last week plans for a $60 millionsolar facility in Emmitsburg. Energy from the project will bebought by <strong>Maryland</strong>’s Department of General Services andthe University of <strong>Maryland</strong>.Nowhere in the press release about the project was theprojected cost of the energy versus electricity produced bynatural gas. But it’s a given that the project means <strong>Maryland</strong>taxpayers will be forking over more money <strong>to</strong> provide energy<strong>to</strong> state agencies.The same thing will happen <strong>to</strong> individual ratepayersas more energy suppliers are forced by politics <strong>to</strong> buy morerenewable energy. For example, an offshore wind farm supportedby Gov. Martin O’Malley was projected <strong>to</strong> cost ratepayersan extra $9 per month if it goes forward. Californiahas some of the highest electricity costs in the nation becauseof its mandates -- something <strong>Maryland</strong>ers have <strong>to</strong> look forward<strong>to</strong>.Green energy is expensive, unreliable and a job-killingfolly. <strong>Maryland</strong> needs cheap, reliable energy <strong>to</strong> grow, not u<strong>to</strong>piangoals.Marta Hummel Mossburg is a senior fellow at the<strong>Maryland</strong> Public Policy Institute.Calvert GazetteP. O. Box 250 . 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Spotlight OnThe Calvert GazetteThursday, Oc<strong>to</strong>ber 13, 2011 16OLSSFriend Day‘Our Lady’ ClassNurturing Baby TerrapinBy Corrin M. HoweStaff WriterPho<strong>to</strong> by Corrin M. HoweLeft is Carolyn Allen, 7th grade student of OLSS,who invited her friend, Ashley Patterson, a 7th graderfrom Mill Creek. This is Ashley’s second year coming<strong>to</strong> ‘Bring A Friend Day.”“I thought I would like <strong>to</strong> attend, so I came <strong>to</strong>visit,” said Ashley.OLSS has one or two Friend Days a year <strong>to</strong> provideparents and students an opportunity <strong>to</strong> experiencewhat it would be like <strong>to</strong> attend a Catholic school.Last Friday, Shelly arrived at her new temporaryhome, Mrs. Timmons’ second grade class at Our LadyStar of the Sea School in Solomons.Shelly is a terrapin from the National Aquarium’s“Terrapin in the Classroom Project.”“We won’t find out for awhile if it is a boy or girl,”said Karen Timmons. However, most of the terrapinsfrom its hatchling area tend <strong>to</strong> be girls.Born on Aug. 10, Shelly’s birth certificate willsoon arrive at the class which agreed <strong>to</strong> take care of ituntil its release.“It has <strong>to</strong> be measured, weighed, fed and datacollected every day, even over Christmas and Springbreaks,” said Timmons.The teacher thinks the heavy responsibility may bewhy she and the four Calvert high schools are participatingin the project. This terrapin project is different thanthe one CCPS students participate in through Chespaxwhen in the third grade, according <strong>to</strong> Timmons.Her students are <strong>to</strong>o young <strong>to</strong> be allowed <strong>to</strong> handle Shelly,but they can <strong>help</strong> in collecting data such as water temperature, airtemperature, and measurements. The class will slowly introduceShelly <strong>to</strong> carnivore food such as beef liver for the vitamin A. Also,they will gradually increase the salinity of the water, so Shellycan one day be released back in<strong>to</strong> the wild at Poplar Island in thePho<strong>to</strong> by Corrin M. HoweJack Harper takes a peek at Shelly the terrapin in the aquarium. Shelly is hiding in theartificial leaves.Chesapeake Bay.Timmons said she just received Shelly, so she is still becomingacquainted with all the requirements. She is also hoping <strong>to</strong> setup a camera so the students can go online and moni<strong>to</strong>r the terrapinwhen not in the classroom.corrin@somdpublishing.net
17 Thursday, Oc<strong>to</strong>ber 13, 2011The Calvert GazetteSpotlight On“Jupiter John’ is Mad About ScienceBy Corrin M. HoweStaff WriterJohn Sullens went mad after 15 yearsas a stay-at-home dad with three children.When the youngest started schoolfive years ago, Sullens became a MadScientist.Thinking he was <strong>to</strong>o old <strong>to</strong> go back<strong>to</strong> school <strong>to</strong> become a teacher, Sullens attendeda franchise expo in Washing<strong>to</strong>n,D.C. where he learned of a way he couldreceive the benefits of teaching withoutthe disadvantages.“I get <strong>to</strong> have them for an hour in aclassroom and then leave,” said Sullens.“What we do is get kids excited aboutscience.”Now known at Jupiter John, Sullensowns the <strong>Southern</strong> <strong>Maryland</strong> terri<strong>to</strong>ryof Mad Science, a franchise out ofMontreal, Canada. He estimates he hasapproximately 140 hours of prepared sciencecurriculum which meets the <strong>Maryland</strong>’sVoluntary State Curriculum sciencestandards.“We have five summer camps, sevenstage shows, five birthday parties, fiveeight-week after school programs and 30individual workshops,” said Sullens. Inaddition, he can cobble <strong>to</strong>gether material<strong>to</strong> meet specific needs.For example, one elementaryschool’s fifth grade students were havinga difficult time with a couple of scienceconcepts necessary <strong>to</strong> pass the <strong>Maryland</strong>State Assessments. The principal askedJohn <strong>to</strong> come in with workshops <strong>to</strong> addressthese areas.“I’m invited in<strong>to</strong> schools by the PTA,principals, and individual teachers. I dohome school programs in the library andparks and recreation invite me in<strong>to</strong> communitycenters. We <strong>to</strong>uch all genres ofscience.”The College of <strong>Southern</strong> <strong>Maryland</strong>is Mad Science’s biggest client, havinghim do Saturday workshops and summerprograms. Calvert <strong>County</strong> Parks andRecreation is his second with after schoolprograms. Charles <strong>County</strong> is “blossoming”with the schools picking up all or asignificant part of his fee so students canparticipate in Title One and STEM afterschool programs.Although his office is in a light industrialpark in St. Mary’s county, hedoesn’t receive as much business fromthe county as the other two. The St.Mary’s Library is his largest client there.Sullens does have regular business withtwo public schools and one private schoolin St. Mary’s but expanding his businessin St. Mary’s is one of his goals.Sullens said his shows can be onehundred percent curriculum based, halfcurriculum based and half “fun” or onehundred percent pure fun, but alwaysan interactive way <strong>to</strong> teach kids aboutscience.“What I love about the program iswe put something in their hands. Then it“A<strong>to</strong>mic Alice” Faith Howe,9, and Jonathan Howe, 11,how <strong>to</strong> make worms at a MadScience booth at Mt. HopeCommunity Center’s “Back <strong>to</strong>School Blast.”opens up a conversationwith parents or grandparents.Kids get <strong>to</strong> tellthem what they learnedin class. That’s wherethe real learning takesplace,” he said.This type of programis excellent for thetactical and visual learnersaccording <strong>to</strong> Sullens.In 50 minutes of actualinstruction, Mad Sciencewill have nine <strong>to</strong>ten different activities.He will also performthe same activity severaltimes, either froma different angle or talkabout different aspects.An independentstudy commissioned byMad Science in 2005showed that students exposed<strong>to</strong> science throughthe program “significantly”increased their knowledge of sciencecontent and subjects, increased theirenjoyment of science-related leisure activitiesand increased their view that mostpeople should learn about science.Although there are s<strong>to</strong>ries throughoutthe franchise that students credit MadScience <strong>to</strong> their career choice in science,Sullens said he hasn’t had any kids comeback <strong>to</strong> him yet. He’s only been being doingthis five years. He has had parents saytheir kids now go <strong>to</strong> the library and lookfor science books <strong>to</strong> read.Sullens would like <strong>to</strong> see his summercamps grow, <strong>to</strong> get more kids excitedabout science and have corporationsinvite him out <strong>to</strong> company picnics for akid’s hands-on activity or show. He alsojust purchased a stage show about “BeGrants <strong>to</strong>CombatChildhoodObesityAvailableBy Corrin M. HoweStaff WriterAny individual, community youthbased organization or school interested inexpanding or starting a program <strong>to</strong> addressChildhood Obesity can apply for grants of$500 and $1,000.Last year Youth Service America andUnitedHealthcare awarded $4,000 in grants<strong>to</strong> <strong>Maryland</strong> organizations for a programthey call “Health Heroes.”Program spokesperson Tasha Teelucksinghsaid programs are considered that“demonstrate a clear understanding of healthrisks associated with childhood obesity; proposecreative solutions <strong>to</strong> fighting obesity intheir schools and communities; and can beeasily implemented, scaled and measured.”Hartford, Md, high school students wona grant for their program called “Fight BeginsAt Home.” They polled students at a localelementary school, tallied the results andthen created a program <strong>to</strong> address their findings.Another <strong>Maryland</strong> community pairedmembers of a health council with thoseinvolved with high school curriculum forhealthy eating and physical activity.Teelucksingh encourages anyone workingwith youth in the <strong>Southern</strong> <strong>Maryland</strong>communities <strong>to</strong> check out their website foran application or more information www.ysa.org/HEROES or call Tammy Teelucksinghat 301-581-7293. The deadline for submittingthe application is Monday, Oc<strong>to</strong>ber17, 2011 by midnight.“As far as I know, any organizationmeeting the requirements is eligible for thegrants. I don’t believe there is a limit <strong>to</strong> themoney available,” she said.corrin@somdpublishing.netTobacco Free” which he would like <strong>to</strong> incorporatein<strong>to</strong> the county health department,Sheriff department’s DARE andother community based programs aboutsmoking and drugs.For more information about Mad Sciencecall 410-586-3606 or email info@madscienceofsmd.com.corrin@somdpublishing.net
The Calvert GazetteThursday, Oc<strong>to</strong>ber 13, 2011 18Lucy Buckmaster, 75Lucy Lucille Buckmaster, 75, of Hughesville,MD passed away on Oc<strong>to</strong>ber 10, 2011 atCalvert Memorial Hospital.Lucy was born on June 16, 1936 in PrinceFrederick, MD <strong>to</strong> the late William McCullenand Mary Edna Gibson Buckmaster.Lucy is survived by her siblings; Della Pileof Benedict, MD, Anne Virginia Hutchins ofPrince Frederick, MD, William Robert Buckmasterof Ethica NE, Samuel Richard Buckmasterof St. Leonard, MD., Rose Marie Howardof Freemont NE and the late John EdwardBuckmaster. She is also survived by manynieces and nephews.The family will receive friends on FridayOc<strong>to</strong>ber 14, 2011 from 9-11 AM at the RauschFuneral Home, 4405 Broomes Island Road,Port Republic, MD where services will be heldat 11 AM. Interment will follow in AsburyCemetery, Bars<strong>to</strong>w, MD.Pallbearers will be David Price, JacksonSimmons, Beverly Smith, Tamika Harrod, EarlHutchins and Dara Cohen.Memorial contributions may be made <strong>to</strong>the ARC of Calvert <strong>County</strong>.Ardell McMannis, 94A rdellElizabethMcMannis,age 94,of NorthBeach, MDdied Oc<strong>to</strong>ber3, 2011in George<strong>to</strong>wnUniversityHospital,Washing<strong>to</strong>n,DC.S h ewas bornMarch 10,1917 in Alexandria,VA <strong>to</strong> Delbert Charles and Hannah Elizabeth(Hall) Herder.She was raised in Southeast Washing<strong>to</strong>nand graduated from Eastern High School in1934. Ardell was married <strong>to</strong> John N. OwensAugust of 1934.Ardell was employed as a payroll supervisorand punch card opera<strong>to</strong>r for the UnitedStates Government retiring in 1960 from theNaval Ordinance Labora<strong>to</strong>ry.In June of 1958 she married Glenn A. Mc-Mannis and they made their home in Lewisdale,MD. Mr. McMannis died in 1985. AfterGlenn’s death, she moved <strong>to</strong> North Beach.Ardell was of the Baptist Faith, and wasa former member of the Lady’s Auxiliary ofthe College Park Moose Lodge. She workedcrossword puzzles (in ink) every day of her life,played a serious game of Scrabble and was anexcellent poker player. She had a lifelong passionfor bowling and switched from duck pins<strong>to</strong> ten pins in her mid 60’s.Ardell was preceded in death by her husbandsJohn and Glenn and four siblings.She was the mother of 1 and grandmotherof 35. She is also survived by numerous greatand great-great grandchildren.A private family celebration of Ardell’slife will be held by the family.Expressions of sympathy may be made <strong>to</strong>American Lung Association 211 E. LombardSt., #260, Baltimore, MD 21202 or at lungmd@lungusa.org or www.lungmaryland.org.DonaldE.O’Dell, Sr.,“ B o o t s ”,68, ofP r i n c eFrederick,MD passedaway onOc<strong>to</strong>ber 9,2011 at hishome.H ewas bornon July15, 1943in CalvertC o u n t y ,MD <strong>to</strong> theDonald O’Dell, Sr., 68Where Life and Heritage are Celebratedwww.RauschFuneralHomes.comOwings8325 Mt. Harmony Lane410-257-6181During a difficulttime… still your best choice.Affordable Funerals, Caskets, Vaults,Cremation Services and Pre-Need PlanningFamily Owned and Operated byBarbara Rausch and Bill GrossPort Republic4405 Broomes Island Rd.410-586-0520Lusby20 American Lane410-326-9400late AnnaMae Chaney O’Dell and Carl Emmett O’Dell,Sr.Besides his parents, Boots is predeceasedby his wife, Dianne B. O’Dell, son Robert“Bobby” O’Dell, sister Deborah Kent andbrother Carl E. O’Dell, Jr.Boots attended Calvert High School wherehe played soccer. He loved <strong>to</strong> watch drag racing,NASCAR, and the Red Skins and he loved<strong>to</strong> crab. He was a member of Steamfitters UnionLocal #602.Boots is survived by his son Donald E.O’Dell, Jr. and his wife Gayle, grandchildrenJaime, Jesse, Michael, Keith, Robbie, andKrystle O’Dell. Great grandfather of Teaira,Alana, Kaleb and Ava O’Dell, he is also survivedby his siblings, Paul E. O’Dell, “Buddy”,Linda Dillon, “Susie”, Wayne O’Dell, “Snookie”,Kathy Jones, Randy Kent and Donna Kent,and many nieces and nephews.The family will receive friends on ThursdayOc<strong>to</strong>ber 13, 2011 from 10-11 AM at theRausch Funeral Home, 4405 Broomes IslandRoad, Port Republic, MD where services willbe held at 11 AM. Interment will follow in AsburyCemetery, Bars<strong>to</strong>w, MD.Pallbearers will be Jesse, Michael, Keith,Carl, and George O’Dell and Matt Spring.Memorial contributions may be made <strong>to</strong>the American Cancer Society.Thomas Palmer, 81ThomasR.Palmer, 81,of PrinceFrederick,MD passedaway onOc<strong>to</strong>ber2, 2011in PrinceFrederick,MD.H ewas bornJuly 15,1930 inKingsport, TN <strong>to</strong> the late Basil and MargaretBegley Palmer.Mr. Palmer served in the Navy from 1951<strong>to</strong> 1954 during the Korean Conflict. He wasawarded the National Defense Service Medal,Navy Occupation Medal, Korean Service Medalwith 1 star and the United Nations ServiceMedal. After his time in the service, he graduatedfrom University of <strong>Maryland</strong> and went <strong>to</strong>work as a Pharmacist until his retirement in2009.He is survived by his wife, CatherineB. Palmer of Prince Frederick, MD, father ofLinda McClure of Fredericksburg, VA andMichael Palmer of Camp Springs, MD. He isalso survived by six grandchildren and 3 greatgrandchildren.A Memorial service was held on TuesdayOc<strong>to</strong>ber 11, 2011, at the Chapel in <strong>Maryland</strong>Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD. Intermentfollowed in the cemetery.In lieu of flowers memorial contributionsshould be made <strong>to</strong> American Cancer Society.Lisa Nutwell-Simpson, 44L i s aRay Nutwell-Simpson,age 44,of Deale,MD passedaway Oc<strong>to</strong>ber9, 2011at AnneA r u n d e lM e d i c a lCenter inAnnapolis,MD.L i s awas bornJanuary 16,1967 in Baltimore MD.She was raised in Shady Side, MD andgraduated from <strong>Southern</strong> High School inHarwood, MD with the class of 1985. Shewas employed for fifteen years as a pre-pressworker with Whitmore Printing in Annapolis,and for the past fifteen years as a caregiver andhealthcare aide, primarily <strong>help</strong>ing persons withbrain injuries. In her leisure time Lisa enjoyedgardening, flowers, animals, her pet dogs, andspending time with family and friends.Lisa was preceded in death by her parentsRay C. and Lillian (Sneed) Nutwell.She is survived by her devoted husbandMichael L. Simpson and beloved sons JamesEric Reinoehl II of Prince Frederick, MD andWilliam Ray Simpson of Deale.Family and friends will be received atRausch Funeral Home, P.A.., 8325 Mt. HarmonyLane, Owings, MD on Thursday Oc<strong>to</strong>ber13, 2011 from 12:00 Noon until the time ofservice and celebration of life at 2:00 PM.A private interment for family will be at alater date at Sherbert Cemetery in Deale.G a r yS t e p h e nTurner, 63, ofShady Side,MD passedaway Oc<strong>to</strong>ber3, 2011 atAnne ArundelMedicalGary Turner, 63Center inAnnapolis,MD after abrief illness.G a r ywas born December18,1947 in Annapolis <strong>to</strong> Doris (Leitch) and MelvinW. Turner, Sr.He was raised in Fairhaven, MD, attendedTracey’s Elementary and graduated in 1965from <strong>Southern</strong> High School in Lothian, MDwhere he excelled in football as quarterbackand co-captain and in basketball as a guard andteam captain. Gary was employed as a unionsprinkler fitter and member of Sprinkler FittersLocal 669. In his leisure time Gary was an avidfan of the Baltimore Ravens and NASCAR.Gary was preceded in death by his belovedwife Donna Lee Smeltzer, his parents Dorisand Melvin Turner, Sr., and by a brother MelvinW. Turner, Jr.He is survived by his beloved sons StevenGary Turner and Donald Carl Turner, bothof Deale, MD; a sister Nancy T. Skillman ofDunkirk, MD; and brothers David C. Turnerand wife Jeanne of Deale, Paul L. Turner andwife Debra of St. Leonard, MD, and Stuart R.Turner and wife Jill of Tampa, FL. He is alsosurvived by several nieces and nephews.A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m.Oct. 14 at Saint James’ Parish, Lothian. Burialwill follow at St. James’ Parish Cemetery.Expressions of sympathy in Gary’s namemay be made <strong>to</strong> St. James’ Parish, 5757 SolomonsIsland Road, Lothian, MD 20711.To Placea Memorial,Please Call301-373-4125
19 Thursday, Oc<strong>to</strong>ber 13, 2011The Calvert GazetteOn theWaterOc<strong>to</strong>ber JoyOc<strong>to</strong>ber SunriseThe OrdinaryAnglerBy Keith McGuireNo one can argue with Oc<strong>to</strong>ber weather; it is fantastic!Oc<strong>to</strong>ber is surely Mother Nature’s annual gift <strong>to</strong> all of us.She starts the month with a hint of shorter days, a foggy mistin the mornings, milder daytime temperatures, and crispclear evenings. When it rains, it is more likely a simple rainyday than a day <strong>to</strong>rn apart by thunders<strong>to</strong>rms or other severeweather patterns. If there were a place on earth where it wasOc<strong>to</strong>ber all the time, I would have <strong>to</strong> think about movingthere. Oc<strong>to</strong>ber provides some of the best fishing of the year.So let’s get <strong>to</strong> it. Breaking fish can be found on the Baywith little effort these days. Look in the usual places andwherever you usually find schools of baitfish. There are frequentlya lot of smaller ones near the surface, but bigger onesdown deep. You will also find that there are a lot of bluefishup <strong>to</strong> 3 pounds mixed in.As I’ve <strong>to</strong>ld you before, now is the time <strong>to</strong> cast <strong>to</strong>p-waterplugs along fishy looking shorelines and structures for rockfish.If you’ve tried this, you know that there are very fewmethods of fishing for stripers that are more fun.Trolling for rockfish is also productive during the fall. Ifyou are a troller, mix your offerings with rigs that run highin the water column and some that run deep <strong>to</strong> the bot<strong>to</strong>m.Look for the bigger stripers on the deeper rigs.Bluefish are one of my first targets while they are stillhere. Bluefish in the 3 pound range make some of the bestsmoked fish out there. I filet and rinse the fish, then soakthem for 4 – 6 hours in a brine solution made from 1 gallonof water, 1 cup of brown sugar, 1 cup of kosher salt, and 3tablespoons of Old Bay. At the end of thatPho<strong>to</strong> by Chris Moetime, I take them out of the solution,pat them dry and let them si<strong>to</strong>n a rack for several hours untilthe filets develop a glaze. ThenI place them in a smoker withhickory chips at 150° for 4 hours.At the beginning of the last hour,I baste the filets with pure maplesyrup. The smoked fish filetsthat aren’t eaten in the first day ortwo are vacuum sealed and frozenfor cocktail appetizers overthe winter.The second target is thestripers. If not served fresh, thefilets of stripers up <strong>to</strong> 20 – 25Smoked Bluefishinches are vacuum sealed and frozen with the skin left on. Iprepare the filets by rinsing and patting dry, and then treatingthem with a fish rub of some sort. I make a fish rub usingOld Bay, lemon pepper, and Mor<strong>to</strong>n’s Natural Seasons.Then I place them on the grill with very low heat (± 250°)skin side down for about 10 minutes. They can be servedwith the skin still attached, or you can take a spatula turnedupside down and scrape the filets off the skin. One of thesefilets with the usual side dishes and a glass of your favoritewine make a delectable meal.I think Oc<strong>to</strong>ber has just made me hungry!Don’t forget <strong>to</strong> take a picture of your catch and send it <strong>to</strong>me with a report at the email address below.riverdancekeith@gmail.com.Keith has been a recreational angler on the ChesapeakeBay and its tributaries for over 50 years; he fishes weeklyfrom his small boat during the season, and spends his freetime supporting local conservation organizations.
The Calvert GazetteThursday, Oc<strong>to</strong>ber 13, 2011 20Deadlines for Classifieds areMonday at 12 pm.To Place a Classified Ad, please email your ad <strong>to</strong>:info@somdpublishing.net or Call: 301-373-4125 orFax: 301-373-4128 for a price quote. Office hours are:Monday thru Friday 8am - 4pm. The Calvert Gazetteis published each Thursday.ClassifiedsReal Estate Rentals3BR 2B 2 s<strong>to</strong>ry 1920 Farm House in Prince Frederick,Md. 2 S<strong>to</strong>ry his<strong>to</strong>ric 1920 farm house fullyrefurbished. 3 Bedrooms 2 full baths, Electrickitchen, a/c & heat pump, Full size washer/dryer.Propane fire place in living room. 1,350 Sq. F<strong>to</strong>ffice/living area. Screened porch on front & sidesof house. Deck on back. Well & septic system.Overlooks ponds & sits at front of 47 acres of reservedland. Easy road access, parking in back,handicap ramp in<strong>to</strong> house. Conviently located inPrince Frederick in quiet neighborhood.. Good foroffice no pets. Pictures available upon request.Call Barbara 410-535-5393, showing by appt only.Rent: $1,300.PERFECT FAMILY HOME & GREATSCHOOLS. Home for the Holidays! This homehas it ALL... Privacy and quiet neighborhood.Great floor plan, full walk out basement. Spaciouseat in kitchen has oven/microwave, pantry, plentyof cabinet and counter space. Seperate diningroom. Large great room, wonderful front porchand deck for grilling. Large private master suitewith soaking tub. Au<strong>to</strong>matic gas fireplace in livingroom. Ceiling fans and window coverings throughout.Oversized garage, au<strong>to</strong> opener, Seperate frenchdoor entrance at lower level. Perfect for play room,large office, exercise room and/or s<strong>to</strong>rage, fullsized washer dryer. Bay front community offersabundant recreational and cultural activities andamenities. Easy access <strong>to</strong> routes 2/4 for quick commute<strong>to</strong> PAX, Calvert Cliffs and points beyond.Available now. 3 BR, 2.5 BA. Rent: $1650. Emailjmrichardson67@gmail.com.Log house in Lusby: 1 large bedroom, 1 small bedroomplus loft & full basement. Located on deadend road within walking distance of bay. Gas heat,2 full baths, fenced in backyard, off street parkingfor 2 vehicles, large front deck. Must be able <strong>to</strong> passBACKGROUND check. Renter pays all utilities.Cable hookup in at least 2 rooms. Law enforcement&/or military personnel encouraged <strong>to</strong> apply. Leaserequired. Rent: $1,000. Email emrldrain@aol.com.CLUES ACROSS1. Expresses surprise4. Reciprocal ohm7. Be obliged <strong>to</strong> repay8. An accumulated s<strong>to</strong>re10. Spikenard12. A district ofManhattan13. Danish <strong>to</strong>ast15. Young ladies16. Reddish brown hairdye17. An armless couch18. Failing <strong>to</strong> accomplisha result21. Appropriate22. A<strong>to</strong>mic #7723. Failed 27thammendment24. Records braincurrents25. Pa’s partner26. Complete27. Reconfirming34. A ceremonialprocession35. Site of Hercules’ 1stlabor36. Blueprints38. Cod and Hatteras39. Crumbles away40. Young boys41. Scottish hillsides42. Side sheltered fromthe wind43. Soviet SocialistRepublic44. Form a sumCLUES DOWN1. Japanese mainlandisland2. Release from sleep3. Grey or white wadingbirds4. A small quantity offood5. Compelled <strong>to</strong> go6. Pitcher Hershiser8. No. German port city9. Data Memory Syatem11. Irish mother of gods12. Meadow14. Shellac resin15. Cony17. Fall back19. Processions oftravelers20. Environmental ProtectionAgency23. Comes out24. __ Lilly, drugcompany26. Brew27. Surprise attacker28. Promotionalmaterials29. Mandela’s party30. Blue-green color31. African antelope32. Necessitated33. Slang for drunk34. 2 muscles of the loin36. Young woman makingdebut37. Makes a mistakeKiddie ernKorEmploymentBusy Primary Care Pysician has an immediateopening for a Front Desk Receptionist, responsiblefor mult-phones lines, patient check-in / check-out,referrals, faxes and various other office duties.MUST have prior medical and health insuranceexperience! Candiadate also must have exceptionaltelephone and computer skills. Very important<strong>to</strong> be a team member!! Please forward resume<strong>to</strong>: plambert@nasrmd.com NO PHONE CALLSPLEASEPets for SaleYorkie Pups – AKC Registered.2 Males. 6 mon. old, 1 reg size,1 T-cup. Very healthy & playful.Parents on Premises.$850-$1250 each. 301-290-1745.ImportantThe Calvert Gazette will not be held responsiblefor any ads omitted for any reason. The CalvertGazette reserves the right <strong>to</strong> edit or reject anyclassified ad not meeting the standards of TheCalvert Gazette. It is your responsiblity <strong>to</strong> checkthe ad on its first publication and call us if a mistakeis found. We will correct your ad only if notifiedafter the first day the first publication ran.Last Week’s Puzzle Solutions
21 Thursday, Oc<strong>to</strong>ber 13, 2011The Calvert GazetteThe Calvert Gazette is always looking for more local talent <strong>to</strong> feature!To submit art or band information for our entertainmentsection, e-mail sarahmiller@countytimes.net.Local Band Aims To EntertainBy Sarah MillerStaff WriterFrom Toots Bar in Hollywood <strong>to</strong> The RuddyDuck in Lusby, The Piranhas are offering people in<strong>Southern</strong> <strong>Maryland</strong> live music on the weekday.The three man band, comprised of Mike Damronon vocals, guitar and drums, Justin Myles ondrums, vocals and guitar and Anthony Damron onbass, started in January.Front man Mike Damron, also of No Green JellyBeenz,said he started the group for something <strong>to</strong>do on the weekdays, similar <strong>to</strong> the No Green Jelly-Beenz acoustic side project. His new project <strong>to</strong>ok ona life of its own.“It turned in<strong>to</strong> something else,” Damron said.The Piranhas have a regularly booked gig atLeonard<strong>to</strong>wn Pub on the first Thursday of everymonth. The Piranhas are a cover band, performingsongs by artists such at the Red Hot Chili Peppers,Tom Petty and Jason Aldeen. He said the crowd variesin both size and age. He said they can have agroup in their 20s and 30s <strong>to</strong> 40s and up.To keep things interesting, Damron said they“almost never play the same set list.” This makessure no matter how many times a person sees themin concert, they never know what’s coming up next.The band will also change songs in the middleof the set <strong>to</strong> get the crowd <strong>to</strong> respond better, and caneven change mid-song. Damron said that is madeeasier in a band with his little brother, who he hasbeen playing music with all his life, and a friendfrom high school.“I’ve always wanted <strong>to</strong> play with these two,”Damron said.In addition <strong>to</strong> the cover songs, Damron saidthe owner of the Ruddy Duck has been encouragingthem <strong>to</strong> start working in original pieces. Once theyhave six good original songs they are comfortabledebuting, they will be massaging them in<strong>to</strong> the setlist.Dameron said the Sam Grow band does somethingsimilar, throwing in original pieces with theircover songs.“It seems <strong>to</strong> work really well,” Damron said.Damron is the main songwriter, and they havebeen recording the songs as they go in the studio inhis basement.“We’re pretty new <strong>to</strong> songwriting as a group,”Damron said.The original songs take inspiration from everything,from politics <strong>to</strong> relationships. He said thesound is also inspired from all different types ofmusic, and he said he wants <strong>to</strong> avoid making a CDwhere every song sounds similar.“I don’t want <strong>to</strong> be bored when I listen <strong>to</strong> myown music,” he said.He said the variance in their sound is also close<strong>to</strong> what people expect when they listen <strong>to</strong> music.“Now that everybody has an iPod with thousandsof songs, people are used <strong>to</strong> listening <strong>to</strong> everything,not one genre at a time,” Damron said.In the future, Damron said he hopes <strong>to</strong> book theband at Seabreeze, Gilligan’s and the Tiki Bar.sarahmiller@countytimes.net
Out & AboutThe Calvert GazetteBy Joyce BakiThursday, Oc<strong>to</strong>ber 13, 2011 22• On Friday, Oc<strong>to</strong>ber 14, from 6 <strong>to</strong> 9 p.m., make adate with Annmarie <strong>to</strong> enjoy an evening of great art,wine & beer, light hors d’oeurves and live music byKevin Amos at Annmarie After Hours (AAH). Unleashyour inner child on the opening night of theirholiday exhibit, Toys – art created from <strong>to</strong>ys and inspiredby <strong>to</strong>ys or art that is a <strong>to</strong>y itself. Guests can also<strong>to</strong>ur “Imagine a World…” featuring the works of MimiLittle, Suzanne Shelden and Abbey Griffin. Visit theGift Shop for special AAH sales. Appetizers providedby Lotus Kitchen. No reservations required. For moreinformation, visit www.annmariegarden.org.• Get <strong>to</strong> know Calvert <strong>County</strong>’s rural communityby spending the day on three working farms. The 14 thannual Farm Tour takes place Saturday and Sunday,Oc<strong>to</strong>ber 15 and 16, rain or shine. It promises <strong>to</strong> be agreat family outing with special activities and educationalopportunities at these three local farms:Fridays Creek Winery, 3485 Chaneyville Road,Owings, 410-286-WINE or www.fridayscreek.com .Lucky Cricket Farm LLC, 1935 Emmanuel ChurchRoad, Hunting<strong>to</strong>wn, 410-610-4849 or www.luckycricketfarm.comSpider Hall Farm, 3915 Hallowing Point Road,Prince Frederick, 410-610-0094 or www.spiderhallfarm.comLearn about new agriculture methods and thecounty’s agricultural community. At the various s<strong>to</strong>psyou will find demonstrations, hayrides, animals, music,food, children’s activities, produce and pony rides. Formore information, visit www.calvertag.com or emailinfo@ecalvert.com.• American Indians have made and continue <strong>to</strong>make lasting contributions <strong>to</strong> the social, political, technologicaland cultural fabric of this nation. Join JeffersonPatterson Park and Museum in their Indian Villageon Saturday, Oc<strong>to</strong>ber 15, as they celebrate the AmericanIndian’s his<strong>to</strong>ry and culture from 10 a.m. <strong>to</strong> 5 p.m.Demonstrations include fire making, basketry, hunting,music, archery, trapping, s<strong>to</strong>rytelling and more. Cost is$3 a person or $10 per car. (www.jefpat.org)• On Sunday, Oc<strong>to</strong>ber 16, attend the 3rd annual“That Doggone Tiki Bar” at the Tiki Bar in Solomonsfrom noon <strong>to</strong> 5 p.m. The event benefits the Calvert WellPet Clinic offering well pet visits and low-cost dog andcat spay and neuter clinics. Enjoy raffles and prizes, livemusic by NoGreenJellyBeenz, food by the Grill Sergeant,Calvert K9 Search and Rescue team demonstrations,agility demonstrations, pet games and Mr. Tom’sParty Animal reptiles. Visit more than 20 vendors andanimal rescue groups, some offering pets for adoption.Pet contests will start at 3 p.m. Admission and parkingare free. Well-behaved, leashed, vaccinated petsare welcomed. (Please no flexi-leashes.) For more information,call Jean from the Calvert Well Pet Clinic at410-326-1616, or Mary Beth from Pepper’s Pet Pantryat 410-326-4006.• DiGiovanni’s Dock of the Bay offers a cookingclass Tuesday, Oc<strong>to</strong>ber 18, on the “mother” sauces ofItalian cuisine. The sauces – <strong>to</strong>ma<strong>to</strong>, brown, béchamel,velouté and hollandaise – form the basis of many othersauces. The class features a four-course menu that allowsChef Jack Batten <strong>to</strong> demonstrate the lesson. Themenu includes chicken soup Santa Fe, macaroni andthree cheeses with shrimp, the great American potroast and berries with sabayon. The class fee is $40 perperson and starts at 7 p.m. Call 410-394-6400 <strong>to</strong>day <strong>to</strong>make your reservation <strong>to</strong> learn something new. (www.digiovannisrestaurant.com/)• Newcomers and Neighbors of <strong>Southern</strong> <strong>Maryland</strong>will have their monthly luncheon at DiGiovanni’s Restaurantin Solomons on Wednesday, Oct. 19. Meet ‘n’Greet will begin at 10:30 a.m. and at 11:00 a.m. <strong>Maryland</strong>Secretary of Agriculture, Earl “Buddy” Hancewill speak. For more information about the group or<strong>to</strong> attend this luncheon please email NNCSMD@gmail.com.• On Friday, Oc<strong>to</strong>ber 21, Gordon Bok, Americanfolksinger and songwriter will appear live at the CalvertMarine Museum. Bok’s reper<strong>to</strong>ire consists of a richtrove of ballads of Maine and the Maritimes, songs anddances of the Americas and abroad and s<strong>to</strong>ries of boatsand sailors. He has recorded over 20 albums and playsat concert halls, festivals and folk clubs throughout theUnited States, Canada, Great Britain and Scandanavia.He will also sing his own composition of sea folk tales,contemporary songs and instrumentals. The show beginsat 7:30 p.m. in the museum audi<strong>to</strong>rium. Tickets are$15 in advance and $20 at the door. For more information,visit www.calvertmarinemuseum.ticketforce.com.• On Sunday, Oc<strong>to</strong>ber 23, at 2 p.m., Calvert MarineMuseum’s Sunday Conversations with ChesapeakeAuthors series features Ralph Eshelman, author of “ATravel Guide <strong>to</strong> the War of 1812 in the Chesapeake.”A world traveler, scientist, his<strong>to</strong>rian, RenaissanceMan, Calvert <strong>County</strong> resident and previous direc<strong>to</strong>r ofthe Calvert Marine Museum, Eshelman never fails <strong>to</strong>enlighten and entertain. He will lead a his<strong>to</strong>rical <strong>to</strong>urfollowing the steps of the American and British troopsduring the summer of 1814. Sunday Conversations withChesapeake Authors is free and open <strong>to</strong> the public. Theseries is sponsored by The Patuxent Partnership withsupport from the Holiday Inn Solomons. www.calvertmarinemuseum.com• Looking for something SPOOKtacular <strong>to</strong> do forHalloween? Bring the family <strong>to</strong> Annmarie SculptureGarden and Arts Center for a safe and spook-free daytimetrick-or-treating event on Saturday, Oc<strong>to</strong>ber 22,from 11 a.m. <strong>to</strong> 4 p.m. Dress the whole family and enjoytrick-or-treating in the garden and unique pho<strong>to</strong> opportunitieswith boo-tiful decorations! Children can meanderthrough the woods along the paved pathway, freeof vehicles, <strong>to</strong> receive candy from nonprofit organizationsand local businesses. Free art activities provided.One dollar admission benefits the Holiday Food BasketProgram. Visit online for more information: www.annmariegarden.org.• On Saturday, Oc<strong>to</strong>ber 22, Jefferson PattersonPark & Museum will host Girl Scout Native AmericanDay, from 10 a.m. <strong>to</strong> 5 p.m. Explore <strong>Southern</strong> <strong>Maryland</strong>’sNative American heritage <strong>to</strong> learn who lived, andcontinues <strong>to</strong> live, in this region. Visit the Indian village,work in the native garden and experience cooking withNative American techniques. Advanced registration isrequired. For more information, call 410-586-8501 orvisit www.jefpat.org.• On Saturday and Sunday, Oc<strong>to</strong>ber 22 and 23, theMarkland Medieval Mercenary Militia presents the43 rd annual reenactment of “The Battle of Hastings” atKings Landing Park, Hunting<strong>to</strong>wn, from 11 a.m. <strong>to</strong> 5p.m. The Battle of Hastings occurred on Oc<strong>to</strong>ber 14,1066, between the Norman-French army of Duke WilliamII of Normandy and the English army under KingHarold II. Activities will include a battle reenactment,living his<strong>to</strong>ry encampment, combat and horse demonstrations.You may also view two reconstructed Vikingships. For more information, visit www.markland.org.• The Chesapeake Beach Water Park celebratesHalloween on Sunday, Oc<strong>to</strong>ber 23, with a free familyevent, Halloween Family Fun Night at the Water Park.Come in costume from 6:30 <strong>to</strong> 8 p.m. <strong>to</strong> wander throughthe haunted river and trick or treat throughout the parkfor Halloween treats supplied by the Town and localmerchants. For more information, call 410-257-2230 or301-855-8398. (www.chesapeake-beach.md.us)• Join the Calvert Library for an evening of Halloweenthrills and chills on Wednesday and Thursday,Oc<strong>to</strong>ber 26 and 27. This family s<strong>to</strong>ry time is designedfor little ones from birth <strong>to</strong> five years of age. Wear yourcostumes! Visit http://calvert.lib.md.us <strong>to</strong> find the timeand date your local library will host Halloween EveningS<strong>to</strong>ry Time.• The Calvert Marine Museum offers a regular lectureseries on paleon<strong>to</strong>logy, the environment and maritimehis<strong>to</strong>ry (PEM Talks). The Thursday, Oc<strong>to</strong>ber 27,PEM Talk features Kirsti Uunila, his<strong>to</strong>ric planner forCalvert <strong>County</strong>, presenting the “Legacy of Segregation.”Using churches, graveyards, school records, oralhis<strong>to</strong>ries, settlement patterns, court records, populationdata, pho<strong>to</strong>graphs, letters and family s<strong>to</strong>ries, Uunilawill share her research on the his<strong>to</strong>ry of African Americansin Calvert <strong>County</strong>. The lecture begins at 7 p.m.in the audi<strong>to</strong>rium and there is no cost. www.calvertmarinemuseum.com• Fall Ladies Day at the Point Bazaar at the DrumPoint Club, Lusby, will be held on Saturday, Oc<strong>to</strong>ber29, from 11 a.m. <strong>to</strong> 3:30 p.m. Over 20 artists, craftersand vendors will participate and the Lotus Kitchen willoffer lunch. Funds from vendor-donated raffle prizeswill be donated <strong>to</strong> the SMILE Food Pantry. For moreinformation, call 410-326-6669 or email carolepurcell@hughes.net.• Join the American Chestnut Land Trust for a fallcolors hike at Double Oak Farm on Saturday, Oc<strong>to</strong>ber29, from 1 <strong>to</strong> 3 p.m. Enjoy beautiful fall foliage andautumnal views of Parkers Creek and the ChesapeakeBay. Be sure <strong>to</strong> wear comfortable walking shoes anddress for the weather. Registration is required, www.acltweb.org.• On Saturday, Oc<strong>to</strong>ber 29, the Calvert Marine Museumoffers a “Monster Mash Cruise” and costume contest.Little goblins and their families are welcomed <strong>to</strong> cruiseaboard the “Wm. B. Tennison” from 4:30 <strong>to</strong> 5:30 p.m.Adults $7, Children 5-12 $5, children 4 and under $4.Preregistration is required. Call 410-326-2042 ext. 41 orvisit online www.calvertmarinemuseum.com.• Join the fun at the North Beach boardwalk withBOOfest on Saturday, Oc<strong>to</strong>ber 29, beginning at 2 p.m.Children can parade in costume on the boardwalk forprizes in a variety of categories. Local businesses willprovide a safe place for children <strong>to</strong> trick or treat for candy.Face painting and other activities will be available.End your day at Tan’s Cycle for the Halloween traindisplay. A free movie on the beach will be shown atdusk. For more information, call 310-855-6681 or 410-257-9618. www.northbeachmd.orgFor additional events, visit www.ecalvert.com.
23 Thursday, Oc<strong>to</strong>ber 13, 2011The Calvert GazetteEdward Middle<strong>to</strong>nCommercial AgentWhite Plains Corporate Center II4475 Regency Place Suite 101White Plains, <strong>Maryland</strong> 20695301-632-6320 office • 301-632-6323 fax240-925-0440 cell • 301-769-2177 home officeedward.middle<strong>to</strong>n1@verizon.netwww.shasho.com45th Annual St. Mary’s <strong>County</strong>Oyster FestivalSat. Oct. 15, 10 AM—6 PMSun. Oct. 16, 11 AM—6 PMIrene Parrish B. RealtyIrene ParrishBroker22188 Three Notch Rd.Suite ALexing<strong>to</strong>n Park, MD 20653301-863-7002office301-481-7244cellParrishI@IBP-Pro_offices.comwww.2hdb.com/IreneParrishSweeping & Port-O-LetService, Inc.301-475-3035Fax: 301-769-4272tandtsweepingpor<strong>to</strong>letservice.com23513 Budds Creek Rd • P.O. Box 70 • Clements, MD 20624ClassesPartiesBeadsToolsSuppliesWildewood Shopping Center23415 Three Notch Rd • California, MD 20619allaboutbeadsmd@comcast.net240.725.0035301-475-883840845 Merchants Lane, Leonard<strong>to</strong>wn, MDNext <strong>to</strong> True ValueS<strong>to</strong>re Hours: Tues.- Fri. 10 - 5Saturday 10 - 4 • Closed Sun. & Mon.www.pnc.com301-737-3700Celebrate the Tradition Annuallythe 3rd Weekend in Oc<strong>to</strong>berSt. Mary’s <strong>County</strong> Fairgrounds Leonard<strong>to</strong>wn, MD$5.00 Admission • Kids and Parking FREEFor info, call 301-863-5015 • smcoysterfestival@yahoo.comwww.usoysterfest.comNEW EVENT DATENOVEMBER 5, 2011Over $300,000 inCash & Prizes!NEED NOT BE PRESENT TO WIN!!!Tickets: $75.00 each ONLY 10,000 tickets sold240-587-7111SMSCashBash.orgMenu featuring classic southern dishes,seafood, steaks, brick oven pizzas & calzonesand more by Chef Rick(301) 997-1700Rt 5 Leonard<strong>to</strong>wnBre<strong>to</strong>n Bay Shopping CenterLexing<strong>to</strong>n Park RotaryVisitstmarysmd.comBrought <strong>to</strong> you by: The Rotary Club of Lexing<strong>to</strong>n ParkWe will be at the festivalwith festival specials andcash and carry items!!See you there!Tobie Pulliamwww.pamperedchef.biz/Tobiewww.cafedesartistes.wsSaturday, Oc<strong>to</strong>ber 15Visit the Cook-Off and VOTEfor your favorite local!Loic will cook & serve‘Spinach Wrapped Oysters Casino”with samples for everyone (10-11am)301-997-0500
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