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The Calvert GazetteThursday, November 29, 2012 2Also Inside3 County News6 Business8 Newsmaker10 Education11 Community12 Feature Story13 Design Diaries14 Letters15 Classifieds16 Obituaries20 Entertainment21 Games22 Out & About23 Library Calendar23 HuntingbusinessJames and Holly Hitchcock show off the “their works” display they keep to show customers varyingdegrees of quality of work.newsmakerCalverton School recognizes Jôseline “Jôsi” Pretto Simmons and her brother Jérémie for their volunteerwork in Hati.On T heCoverBrooks Grady, owner of Fantasy World Entertainment,checks equipment for wear and tear.Free InItIal ConsultatIonThe law offices of P.a. Hotchkiss & associatesAccepting:Providing Excellent Service For Over 20 YearsAuto AccidentsWorkers’ comp• Divorce/Separation• Support/Custody• Domestic Violence• Criminal/Traffic• DWI/MVA HearingsPower of Attorney• Name Change • Adoption• Wills • GuardianshipScan this “Times Code”with your smart phone99 Smallwood Dr. Waldorf, MD • 206 Washignton Ave. LaPlata, MDSERVING CHARLES • ST. MARY’S • PG • CALVERT6 th Annual Christmas MarketSat. Dec. 8th10 a.m. to 4 p.m.All Saints' Episcopal ChurchCorner of Rts 2 & 4, Sunderland, MDTerrific craftspeople will help withyour Christmas shopping!Baked goodies & glühweinadd to holiday spirit!Rain, snow or shine!No admission fee.Proceeds benefit parish & community projects.(301) 932-7700 (301) 870-7111Join Us for our Holiday Party!* Membership Specials* Free Personal Training Demosand Package Specials* Door Prizes* Food and Refreshmentsand Much More!Healthy Holidays!!Date:12/8/2012Time:10 a.m. - 4 p.m.Lusby TownCenterPhone:410-326-2287

3 Thursday, November 29, 2012The Calvert GazetteBy Sarah MillerStaff Writer“For day-to-day uses ‘family’ isnever easily defined by strict guidelines,”said Susan Shaw, board of county commissionerabout recently proposed zoningordinance chances to the definition offamily.The board denied two proposedchanges at their Nov. 20 meeting – onechanging the definition of family and theother limiting the number of individualswho can live together in a group home.During a presentation from Directorof Community Planning and DevelopmentChuck Johnston, Shaw said theinterpretation of family was “too strict”.However, she could understand the needfor the definition in cases dealing withfamily transfers of land. “This is an archaic,out of date definition,” she said ofthe proposed definition.COUNTYNEWSRevised Definitions ofFamily Shot DownThe text amendment proposed todefine “family” to limit the number of“non-family members” living in a dwellingunit. According to the suggested textJohnston presented to the board a familywould be “one or more persons occupyinga dwelling unit using common cookingfacilities, provided that unless allmembers are related by blood or marriageor legal adoption, no such shall containmore than four non-related persons. Familymembers related by blood or marriageshall be immediate family.”The proposed amendment definedimmediate family as a father, mother,son, daughter, grandfather, grandmother,grandson or granddaughter.Commissioner Evan Slaughenhouptagreed with Shaw.“I can’t support going forward,” hesaid, adding the definition seemed “just alittle intrusive on citizens’ rights.”Johnston said the definition was intendedto help combat large numbers ofunrelated individuals living together,and connected it to the second proposedzoning ordinance change, decreasing thenumber of individuals allowed to live ina single group home from 16 to eight.In addition, the proposed change wouldhave required the owner of the house tolive on premises.Johnston said neighbors find grouphomes nuisance in their neighborhoods,especially when a house is at capacityand there is a large number of cars comingand going.Shaw saw issues with such a largechange in reaction to a small number ofdisgruntled neighbors.“It’s not the government’s responsibilityto solve every issue everybodyhas,” she said.Board President Jerry Clark saidgroup homes allow individuals to liveindependently while splitting costs withFrom Chamber of Commerce toPlanning Commissionerothers in a similar situation. He advisedJohnston to get other agencies opinionson the change, especially to the numberof residents allowed.Shaw agreed with Clark, saying shesaw the ordinance creating problems forexisting group homes, such as the onesoperated by the Arc of Southern Maryland,and individuals in such a living situation.She expressed concern at the lackof differentiation between a group homeand an assisted living facility.The commissioners recommencedJohnston take the two changes back toCommunity Planning and Building forfurther development and study.For more information about upcomingBoard of County Commissionermeetings.sarahmiller@countytimes.netPhoto by Sarah MillerPlanning Commission MemberCarolyn McHugh at her firstregular Planning Commissionmeeting.By Sarah MillerStaff WriterOnly two weeks backfrom a month long travelingvacation, Carolyn McHughattended the Nov. 14 PlanningCommission meetingas its newest commissioner.She comes to the commission fresh from stepping downSept 15 as president of the Chamber of Commerce for theprevious 14 years.A number of individuals encouraged to apply for theopen position left by Planning Commission member LabenJ. “Mac” McCartney death, she said.After some consideration, she decided to submit an applicationfor the position.“It felt like it might be a good way to make a contribution,”McHugh said.She said she hadn’t planned on joining another group sosoon, having left the chamber to have a more flexible scheduleto accommodate extended travels. However, she wasn’tready to step away from serving her community.The commission oversees plans related to the healthand public safety of the community, McHugh said. She saidshe hopes to help the community grow and thrive withinthe boundaries of the county’s comprehensive plan. Havingserved on a number of committees with economic development,she hopes to bring a “common sense” view to thecommission.Planning Commission President Maurice Lusby saidhe looks forward to working with McHugh. He said he hasknown her for 10 years and that she has a “vast knowledge”acquired from her time with the Chamber of Commerce andother organizations to benefit the group. He said she willbring a “business interest” to the commission.“She’s a tremendous addition to the board,” he said.Before her first regularly scheduled commission meeting,McHugh said she met with Planning Commission AdministratorYolanda Hipski and received “50 ponds of backgroundmaterial.”Later she met with Lusby and attended a special meetingwith the commission prior to its two days at a planningconference. While at the conference, McHugh said she hadthe opportunity to attend a mandatory training session. Shesaid the state requires all planning commission members gothrough such training within six months of their appointment.She said the her biggest challenge will be “getting up tospeed ASAP.”Upcoming Planning Commission meetings include ajoint hearing on Dec. 4 with the Board of County Commissionersabout the Growth Tier Act of 2012, followed by thelast regularly scheduled meeting of the year on Dec. 12.sarahmiller@countytimes.netAuto • Home • Business • Life

COUNTYNEWSCalvert DialysisCenter ReopensThe Calvert GazetteThursday, November 29, 2012 4Hurricane FootballGoes to StateThe IDF Calvert Dialysis Centeropened its doors again on Nov. 8 aftera devastating fire in July resultedin three months of extensive renovation.The patients and staff werewelcomed home to a new design andto new equipment, as the blaze haddestroyed everything in the treatmentarea.The rapid reconstruction wasmade possible by the leadership ofJack Hammett, who worked closelywith the IDF staff to create a stateof-the-art,patient-centered facility.The extent of the damage requiredgutting the entire building and allowedfor complete modernization ofthe facility, which originally openedin October 1992.Fortunately, the fire that destroyedthe building did not resultin injury to any of the patients or thestaff. During the reconstruction, the dislocated patientsreceived their dialysis treatments locally, without interruption,thanks to accommodations made at CalvertMemorial Hospital and at RCP Dialysis. The IDF staffshowed particular dedication to their patients, workingdays, evenings and weekends to ensure all patients receivedtheir scheduled treatments.IDF wishes to thank the many members of theCalvert community who supported them through theordeal.An Open House was held on Thursday, Nov. 29 at225 West Dares Beach Road, Prince Frederick.Huntingtown High School Hurricanes football team islooking to win their first state title in school history tonight.They play in Baltimore, at M&T Bank Stadium, forthe 3A championship.The Hurricanes defeated Milford Mill 34-6 in thesemi-finals. Running back Carl Riffe ran for 223 yards andthree touchdowns in the win. Huntingtown, ranked ninthin Maryland, are averaging a whopping 34.5 points pergame this season, completed 52 percent of pass attemptsand rushed for a total of 3718 yards.The Canes, 12-1, will now face the undefeated, defendingchampion River Hill Hawks and their “threeheadedrushing attack” which has scored a combined 48touchdowns this season.According to the Maryland Public Secondary SchoolsAthletic Association, each State Championship game willbe broadcast live on television via The CW-54 (Baltimore)and The CW-50 (D.C.) thanks to Sinclair Broadcasting.In addition, live Internet video streaming of all fourgames will be available on the new MPSSAANETWORK.com as well as live Internet radio broadcasts on SFMSports.com.The game begins at 7 p.m.

5 Thursday, November 29, 2012The Calvert GazettePolice: Infant’s Remains inCharles May Have Calvert LinkBy Guy LeonardStaff WriterThe recent discovery of the remains of an infantin a La Plata house has Charles County Sheriff’sOffice investigators searching for the identityof the mother and whether she would be the samemother of an infant whose remains were found inthe trunk of a car earlier this year in Calvert.According to information from the CharlesCounty agency, officers responded to a home inthe 9700 block of Royal Oak Drive to a report thatsomeone had found the infant’s remains.Police said that the residents of the home wereclearing out the attic when they found the decomposedremains of a newborn infant.Police took the remains to the Chief MedicalExaminer’s office in Baltimore for an autopsy butthe cause of death has not yet been determined.Diane Richardson, spokeswoman for theCharles sheriff’s office said that the investigation iscontinuing and that detectives are trying to determineif the two infants’ deaths may be connected.“There is a link between her [the mother of theCalvert infant] and the address in Charles County,”Maryland Troopers Out in ForceTroopers throughout the state made their presenceknown this Thanksgiving weekend – all 22state police barracks – with initiatives and additionalpatrols that yielded significant results.The Maryland State Police conducted trafficand criminal enforcement initiatives throughoutthe state during the busiest travel time of the year.Troopers made numerous traffic stops focusingon impaired or distracted drivers, aggressive andspeeding motorist, as well as those who were notproperly seat belted or refused to put children insafety seats.Theses efforts resulted in over 8,900 vehiclesbeing stopped by troopers. There were 96 motoristsarrested for driving under influence, 56 people werearrested for drug violations and 133 were arrestedfor various other criminal violations. Troopers recoveredthree guns during traffic stops. AdditionalMSP Police BlotterVehicle burglarizedOn 11/19/12 at 1:00 pm, CorporalBennett responded to the400 block of Calvert Beach Rd.in St. Leonard for a reported theftand destruction of property. Therear side window of a vehicle wasbroken out and a red NorthernTool mini pallet jack was stolen.Investigation continues.Traffic stop leads to drugchargesOn 11/20/12 at 1:50 am, TrooperFirst Class Willaims stopped avehicle for alleged traffic violationson Rt. 4, north of Broomes IslandRoad in Port Republic. The driver,Timothy E. Garner, 38, of Port Republic,was arrested for DUI. Duringa search of the vehicle, percocetand related drug paraphernaliawere located, police alleged. Garnerwas incarcerated in the CalvertCounty Detention Center.Richardson said.Lt. Steven Jones, commander of the CalvertInvestigative Team, said that the investigation intothe mother of the infant found in Calvert is stillongoing.During the initial investigation of the discoveryon Hallowing Point Road, police officials saidthat if the baby had been stillborn, then there wouldnot be any felony charges involved.The baby was found near the home of themother, according to police, but the mother had notlived there for about 30 days.Police said the mother’s parents found the deceasedinfant when they were cleaning out the car;investigators found that the mother did not call forany type of medical assistance during or after thebirth.When the infant was found the body was insuch a state of decay that investigators could notreadily tell if the infant was newborn or a fetus.Police were not sure how long the infant had beenthere when the investigation began nor could theytell if there had even been a crime committed.guyleonard@countytimes.netLicense plate stolenOn 11/20/12 at 4:19 pm, SergeantRoach received a report ofa theft of a rear MD registrationplate 8AN6469 from a vehicleparked at the Sunderland Park andRide. Investigation continues.Man charged with cocaine,pot possessionOn 11/22/12 at 12:22 am,Trooper Lewis stopped a vehiclefor alleged traffic violations on Rt.4 near MF Bowen Rd. in PrinceFrederick. The driver, Scott L.Lane, 41, of Lusby, was arrestedfor DUI. During a search to securethe vehicle, both cocaine andmarijuana were located. Lane wasincarcerated at the Calvert CountyDetention Center.initiatives will continue through the holiday season.The Maryland State Police continue to encouragemotorists to plan ahead, be courteous and bepatient while traveling. Always reduce as manydistractions as possible when driving. If you findyourself impaired, call a friend or family member,or use public transportation. If you see a driver youthink is impaired or driving their vehicle in an unsafemanner, keep a safe distance and contact lawenforcement.The additional State Police patrols are in supportof the Maryland Highway Safety Office andthe National Highway Traffic Safety Administrationinitiatives to reduce crashes on the roadways.The overtime funding for additional patrols wasprovided by grants from the Maryland HighwaySafety Office.Vehicle broken intoOn 11/23/12 at 11:59 am,Trooper First Class Logsdon respondedto the 4000 block of BandShell Ct. in Chesapeake Beach.The victim reported their vehiclewas entered and the contents rummagedthrough. Nothing wasreported missing. Investigationcontinues.Man charged with drugpossession, carrying concealedweaponOn 11/24/12 at 11:32 am,Trooper First Class Esnes stoppeda vehicle for alleged traffic violationson Main Street in PrinceFrederick. The driver, WesleyJ. Herbert, 19, of Fruitland, wasfound to be in possession marijuanaand drug paraphernalia, policesaid. He was also found to be inpossession of a concealed knife,according to police. He was incarceratedat the Calvert CountyDetention Center.Crime &PunishmentPOLICE BLOTTERAttempted Burglary in North BeachOne thousand dollars in damage was done to a home in the 3600block of 9th Street in North Beach sometime between November 13and 20 when subject(s) attempted to gain entry but were not successful.Dep. J. Migliaccio is handling the investigation.Tires, rims stolenUnknown suspect(s) stole four 16 inch chrome Mustang rimsand four MasterCraft tires off a vehicle parked outside a home onLake Ridge Drive in Sunderland. The theft occurred sometime betweenNovember 16 and 19. The items are valued at $1360. Dep. G.Gott is investigating.Capitol Heights man held in theft caseOn November 19 at 2:30 p.m. Dep. J.Cutchin was responding to the Rite Aid storein Prince Frederick for the report of a theft ofsix Craig wireless netbooks, valued at almost$800. A description of the suspect was given andCutchin observed the suspect walking on thenorthbound side of Md. Rt. 4. Cutchin stoppedand questioned the suspect and found him to bein possession of the stolen items, police alleged.Marcus D. Butler, 31 of Capitol Heights, was arrested and chargedwith providing a false identity, theft less than $1,000 and destructionof property less than $500.Man charged with passing fraudulent prescriptionsDep. T. Buckler responded to the Rite Aidstore in Prince Frederick on November 20 at 5:30p.m. for the report of a subject trying to pass whatappeared to be fraudulent prescriptions. Whenthe subject, identified as Anton J. Krolczyk, 35,of Prince Frederick, returned to pick up the medications,he was arrested by Buckler and chargedwith six counts of attempting to obtain controlleddangerous substances (Adderall, Oxycodone) byforged prescription, police alleged.Police investigate firearms theftsA homeowner in the 1100 block of Jewell Road in Dunkirk advisedDFC P. Aurich that unknown suspect(s) broke out a windowto gain access to a detached garage and stole four guns sometimebetween 7:30 p.m. on November 20 and 4:00 p.m. on the 21st. A Savage22/410 gun, a JC Higgins 12 gauge pump shotgun, an H/R shingleshot 20 gauge shotgun and a youth model Mossberg 500 pump 20gauge shotgun, together valued at $800, were stolen. Anyone withinformation is asked to contact DFC Aurich at 410-535-2800.Man charged with drug, paraphernalia possesionOn November 21 at 6:58 p.m. Dep. A.Mohler observed a vehicle allegedly swervingwhile traveling northbound on Md. Rt. 4 nearHuntingtown High School. Mohler activatedhis emergency lights but the vehicle failed to decreasespeed or stop until almost to Ponds WoodRoad. He arrested the driver, William Paul Love,23, of St. Leonard, and charged him with possessionof Aprazolam, a schedule IV drug and possessionwith intent to use drug paraphernalia; asection of a plastic straw.Marcus D. ButlerAnton J. KrolczykWilliam Paul LoveRavelle D. GrayBurglary Case #12-73060:On November 23 at 11:06 p.m. Dep. T. Bucklerwas responding to a home in the 300 block ofMason Road in Prince Frederick for the report ofa burglary that had just occurred. Buckler encountereda male running down the street carryingtwo shoes boxes and a pile of clothing with aflashlight around his neck. Buckler stopped andmade contact with the individual who turned andran. Buckler chased the man on foot, apprehendedhim and after a brief struggle, was able to handcuff him. Aftermaking contact with the complainants, it was discovered the recovereditems the suspect was seen carrying belonged to them, policesaid. Dep. Buckler arrested the suspect, identified as Ravelle D. Gray,39, of Prince Frederick, and charged him with burglary, theft less than$1,000 and resisting arrest. Gray also had an open warrant throughCalvert County for failure to pay child support and was served withthis warrant, police said.

The Calvert GazetteThursday, November 29, 2012 6Taking Horror Out of Automotive RepairsBy Corrin M. HoweEditor/Staff WriterJames Hitchcock has a passion for cars.A passion he shares with his father Jim, recentlydiagnosed with an inoperable braintumor.The older Hitchcock closed the doorson the family run Southern Maryland Automotiveand Insane Exhaust FabricationsGEt HOLiDAYCA$HTradein yourbroken andunwanted goldjewelry for some extraholiday spending money.BUY - SELL - PAWNStop by & check outour selectionof quality estatejewelery and uniquepawnshop treasures.County Commissioner Susan Shaw, right, andSusan Watkins write about good and bad experienceswith the public schools.Ca$hforGoldwww.calvertpawn.com 410-535-0488102 Central Square Dr. (Next to Outback)Maryland DLLR NO. 01-2534 E. Kovandzicshortly after receiving the news in January2012, but James reopened and renamed thebusiness on July 2, 2012.The shop’s name is in honor of his father– Hitchcock Automotive and CustomExhaust where “We take the horror out ofauto repair.”James and his brother Justin worked inother shops and complained to their fatherabout replacing entire brake systems whenonly a small part was necessary. So in 2001when Jim retired from consulting work atPatuxent River NAS, he opened an autorepair shop in Owings, making customerservice a priority.“We wanted to fix the problem, not replaceparts. If they need a full brake systemin the future, we can do that,” said James,as opposed to repairing items which are notbroken.At his father’s shop, James mostlyworked in the back while is father ran thefront of the store.“It was a learning curve,” James saysof running a business.His wife Holly transformed from astay-at-home mom to running the front endof an automotive store.“She got thrown in head first but shepicks it up quickly,” James said.Holly walked into the shop at that moment,having chased after two preschoolersin the parking lot while wanting for hermother to come pick them up.“It’s definitely a roller coaster. Everyday is different and hard to get into agroove,” Holly said. “It’s hard to balance.But I like working in this business as a female.I know how to get a car fixed somewhereand have saved a friend $1,000 by notdealing with a dealership.”James said, “We will continue to giveyou the best, and most honest results in yourautomotive repair, and upgrade.”A promise his father made when hefirst opened. James estimates that 98 percentof his father’s customers returned whenHitchcock Automotive opened. Becauseclients don’t need to bring in their vehiclesvery often, James spends time explainingwhat happened to his father and why theshop name changed.He has the same employees and hestill spends his time “in the back” repairingvehicles. “I always worked on exhaust, butdidn’t have a say (in his father’s business).”James and Holly Hitchcock show off the “their works” display they keep to show customers varyingdegrees of quality of workNow the new shop “specializes inmany things including: custom exhaust,lifts kits, suspension upgrades, gear swaps,and more.” Everything but paint, body andupholstery, according to James, and hekeeps up with trends and new products.“We have an East Coast Attitude with aWest Coast Flare.”If they can’t find the part, they sometimescan make it less expensively, but not“cheaper.”“Quality control is a high standard.Our work speaks for itself. We weld everything.No clamps. I wire a car as if it camefrom the factory.”Next to the lobby door, James has arack of “their work” where he pointed outmessy welds compared to his welds.Holly adds their shop provides qualitywork at what they believe is the lowest laborrate around.While his brother, Justin, started off inthe family business, he moved on to somethingelse.“You really have to have a passion towork with cars. They can be temperamentallike people,” James shrugged.For more information go to their websiteat www.hitchcockautoworks.com.Jim’s cancerous brain tumorcannot be operated on. His last chemowas in August and the tumor hasnot grown, but it hasn’t shrunk either.James said his mother takes care ofhis father now. The treatment wipeshim out so that he sleeps most of theday.“In small business insurance isthe first to get cut, especially if you’vebeen healthy,” James said. The medicalbills have been overwhelming.The shop has had fundraisers, as wellas the local American Legion.A business down the street –Family Auto Care Mercedes & BMWSpecialist – owner Dwayne Crawfordalso raised money for his longtimecompetitor and friend.Holly and James give back tothe community. Currently they areraising money for fallen soldier PFCShane G. Wilson’s mother to flyback for the dedication of a bench onNorth Beach Board walk and stone atthe Veterans memorial. Their shop isalso a Toys for Tots drop off.Gun AuctionSunday, Dec. 2, 1 PMConsignments Being TakenChesapeake Auction HouseSt. Leonard, MD 20685 • 410-586-1161 • chesapeakeauctionhouse.com

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The Calvert GazetteThursday, November 29, 2012 8Great Holiday SavingsFrom our nursery…Fresh Cut TreesChoose from Fraser Fir &Noble FirPoinsettias4” Table Top size5 for $ 25 00Fire Wood (By the Pallet)FREE deliveryArtifical Trees$50 to $ 200 OFF7 1/2’ tall trees and largerBig Green EggFREE delivery, set-up& bag of charcoalFrom our Greenhouse…From our Garden Center…From our Christmas shop…Charlotte Hall30315 Three Notch Rd,Charlotte Hall 20622301-884-5292800-558-5292Live TreesDecorate Now, Plant Later.FREE DeliveryFresh Centerpieces &Cemetery ConesWood PetlletsBy the bag or tonOrnaments/DecorationsBuy 3 Get 4th FREEGreat GiFt ideasDroll YankeeWhipper, Flipper, Tipper, Dipper$25 00 OFF any modelWentworth NurseryPrince Frederick1700 Solomon’s Island Rd,Prince Frederick 20678410-535-36641-866-535-3664Fresh Greens, Wreaths& SwagsStarting at $ 14 99Norfork Island PineMakes a great tabletopChristmas treePortable Fire Pits$25 OFF any styleKaren Didion TabletopsSave $ 10 OFFRain BarrelsSave $ 25 OFFDoor Steps & Porch PotsBuy 1, Get 2 nd50 % OFFCyclamen6” Special $ 9 99 ea.When You Buy 3 or MoreFountain/Bird Bath HeaterUse all winter long to providefresh water for the birds or keepyour fountains runningOutdoor BowsStarting at $ 4 99CompostersSave $ 20 OFFany composter over $75treat your LandsCape to somethinG speCiaL this year!Sales good thru December 18th, 2012Oakville5 minutes North of Hollywood41170 Oakville RoadMechanicsville 20659301-373-9245 • 800-451-1427Special Christmas Hours: Mon.-Sat. 8-8, Sun. 9-6 Hours: Mon.-Fri. 7:30-6, Sat. 7:30-5NewsmakersSchool RecognizesHumanitariansAt the end of theNovember, CalvertonSchool will recognizeJôseline “Jôsi” PrettoSimmons, 4th grader,and her brother Jérémie,2nd grader of ChesapeakeBeach for theirhumanitarian work inHaiti. The pair will berecognized for theiroutstanding display of"compassion" towardsothers during the lowerschool’s spirit assembly."This is so powerful.We were so impressedwith Jôsi and Jeremie’s involvementin humanitarian work. They should be recognizedas it may inspire other kids," saidCalverton teacher, Phil Weiner.During this past summer, both Jôsiand Jeremie traveled for a mission trip toLebrun, Haiti. There the pair helped withvarious projects which included: Englishliteracy, music development, youth empowerment,character education, sports developmentand the construction of an earth oven.Shortly after their return from Haiti thepair established "Liv Sa," a children’s literacyempowerment project. It is an Englishliteracy book collection project that helps toestablish community-based libraries in underprivilegedvillages throughout Haiti. LivSa donates new and gently used children’sbooks. During the summer of 2012, Jôsi andJérémie were among the first to donate severalhundred books to a newly establishedlibrary in the village of LeBrun, Haiti. Theyhope to collect and donate at least 1,000books for a library they plan to establish inJérémie, Haiti in 2013."I am so proud of their commitmentand compassion to help others. They aretwo amazing kids who often think of othersbefore themselves. They are conscientiouschildren who always want to ‘do the rightthing.’ Their spirit for change is enlightening.Their desire to rectify the ills identifiedin both their local and global community isuplifting and inspiring to all of those whoknow them. Jôsi and Jérémie have such a bigheart for such small children. They just wantJôsi and Jérémie PrettoLibrary in Lebrun, Haitito give others hope -- something my motherdreamed of as a child in Haiti" said NancePretto Simmons, Jôsi and Jérémie’s mother."I am so proud of them for doing their part tohelp make a difference in the world."On Jan. 12, 2010 a catastrophic earthquakehit Haiti. It was then that at six-yearsold,Jôsi was so deeply moved by the horrificearthquake in Haiti – that killed over300,000 people, injured 300,000 more andleft over 1.5 million people homeless – thatshe decided to use her passion for ice skatingto help Haiti. She and her then four-year-oldbrother participated in a skate-a-thon to helpHaiti at Bowie Ice Arena just weeks after thedevastating earthquake. In January 2011, tomark the one-year anniversary of the earthquake,Jôsi did a skating solo tribute/fundraiserat the University of Delaware’s SynchronizedSkating Send-Off Exhibition. In2012, the pair were joined by fellow skatingsupporters to "Skate for Something Great"to again raise money to help feed orphanedchildren, rebuild schools, homes, and buildingsdamaged by the2010 earthquake inHaiti. The 4th annual"Skate For SomethingGreat" fundraiserscheduled for January12, 2013 at TuckerRoad Ice Rink in FortWashington, Md.The spirit assemblywill be held at approximately2 p.m. onNov. 30 at the CalvertonSchool located at300 Calverton SchoolRoad, Huntingtown,Md. For more informationemail nance@iskating.org

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Spotlight OnThe Calvert GazetteThursday, November 29, 2012 10By Sarah MillerStaff WriterOLSS Trots for 3rd TimeA chance to go outside during the school day and raisemoney for their school motivates Our Lady Star of the SeaSchool students for their Third Annual Turkey Trot.In 2010, OLSS needed funds to keep its doors open.The students decided to get involved in the fundraising effortsby holding the first Turkey Trot the first school dayafter Thanksgiving. This year, the students continued thetradition of soliciting sponsors for the daylong activity.Physical Education teacher Cindy Grater said students askfriends and family members to sponsor them.Separated into three groups, Grater said students ranand walked for 45 minutes. The first consisted of pre-kindergarteners,kindergarteners; the second of first throughthird and seventh grades; and, the third combined fourth,fifth and sixth grades. If they raised $6,000 during the TurkeyTrot, Grater said the students will earn an extra physicaleducation day in the spring. This is in addition to theirnormal one physical education day per week.She said the Turkey Trot allows the students to takeownership of their education and give back to their school.The students take advantage of the school’s location bysetting up their one-third mile course on the island’sboardwalk.“It gets my legs tired,” said second-grader MaggieMuldoon, who participated in her first OLSS Turkey Troton Nov. 26.SMECO OffersScholarshipsSouthern Maryland Electric Cooperative is offering collegescholarships for the 2013-2014 school year. Four high school seniorswill be awarded $1,500 each. Students are eligible to applyif they live with parents or guardians who are SMECO customers.Seniors must be enrolled or plan to enroll full-time in anaccredited college, university, or trade school. The deadline forstudents to apply for college scholarships is Friday, March 1,2013. For more information, or to obtain an application, go towww.smeco.coop.To be eligible for SMECO scholarships, students must havemaintained a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0on a 4.0 scale. Four $1,500 scholarships will be awarded basedon scholastic achievement, financial need, and community andschool involvement. As part of the application process, studentsmust submit an essay on “Why is a College Education Importantto Completing My Lifetime Goals?” Scholarship finalistswill be interviewed on March 16, 2013.Students may obtain an application from their school’s careercounselor or by calling SMECO at 1-888-440-3311, extension4340. Applications are also available online at www.smeco.coop and at the customer service desk in SMECO’s Leonardtown,Prince Frederick, and Hughesville offices. Completedapplication packages with all items submitted together may betaken to a SMECO office or mailed to the attention of BernadetteLewis, SMECO, P.O. Box 1937, Hughesville, Md., 20637.When mailing, please allow time for delivery.Erica SmithErica@coletravel.biz46924 Shangri-La Drive Lexington Park, MD 20653Let me plan your next vacation!301-863-9497www.coletravel.bizSeventh grader Evan Puccarella said he has been involvedsince the beginning, happy for the chance to help theschool, and get outside for a little while.First grade teacher Beth Robinson said her students getexcited every year for the same reasons.sarahmiller@countytimes.netMother and daughter duo Colleen, left, and MaggieMuldoon get warmed up.Dowell Elementary Preparing forThird Annual Vendor FairBy Sarah MillerStaff WriterDowell Elementary will offer a chance for someearly Christmas shopping opportunities at the third annualVendor and Craft Fair.Coordinator Sandy Artz said they have a recordnumber of vendors signed up for this year’s fair. The20 vendors include local artisans in addition to salespeoplefrom Tastefully Simple and Pampered Chef, LiaSophia and Mary Kay.There will also be a bake sale, a used book saleand a silent auction during the fair, Artz said. The GrillSergeant BBQ from Solomons Island will be cateringthe event, Artz said.To make it a true Christmas event, Santa and Mrs.Claus will be down from the North Pole for photo opportunities,Artz said.Money from the fair goes to benefit PTA sponsoredactivities, Artz said. These include assemblies,which have to be booked months in advance, and theStudent bags were one of the many things for sale at the 2011craft fair.Photos by Sarah MillerKathryn Cecil, left, and Keston McElhaney run in the OLSSTurkey Trot.OLSS students finish a lap.Photos courtesy Sandy ArtzSpecial guests welcome visitors to the Dowell Craft Fair.spelling bee in March in addition to teacher and staffappreciation week and week of the young child celebrations.The PTA funds a trailer with science-based lessonsand activities to come in for a week during theschool year.The fair is the school’s second big fundraiser duringthe year, Artz said, the other being the Move-A-Thon in October.“You need the money at the beginning of theyear,” she said, adding there are other spirit nights atChick-Fil-A and Rita’s at the end of the school year tosupplement the earlier fundraisers.sarahmiller@countytimes.net

11 Thursday, November 29, 2012The Calvert GazetteCommunityFrozen Turkey Costumed RunnersTrot for CharityBy Sarah MillerStaff WriterIn near freezing temperatures at 6 a.m.on Thanksgiving Day, dressed in running gearand some turkey hats, 391 participants linedup for the first Project ECHO Turkey Trot promotingExecutive Director Trish Gipson toPhotos by Sarah MillerBrooklyn resident Kristina Hall gets pumped.By Sarah MillerStaff Writerdeclare, “I’mspeechless.”A m o n gthe participantswasKristina Hallfrom Brooklynwho wasin PrinceFrederick visitingfamily.“Turkeytrots have ahuge following,” she said. Of the 391 participants,240 pre-registered and 151 signed upthe morning of the event.Amanda Page, one of Hall’s seven relativeswho participated, said they found thenew Turkey Trot online and they decided togive it a try. The family normally participatedin out of the county 5Ks on Thanksgivingmorning, and she said they were pleased tofind one in the area that supported a “goodcause.”The Turkey Trot was the first 5K for NatalieCloak from Barstow. She said the event“sounded like fun” and she was excited tohelp Project ECHO.24th AnnualFestival of TreesThe 24th Annual Festival ofTrees brought volunteers out todeck the halls with trees, poinsettiasand wreathes. Musiciansspread early Christmas cheer, offeringa variety of seasonal soundsin every room. Huntingtown HighSchool’s halls were lined with treesand the event held its first gingerbreadhouse contest, with categoriesfor all different age groups.Individuals chose the winners bydropping coins into a cup, the people’schoice winners receiving theSophie Garrison shows off her crafts. Photos by Sarah Millerhighest number of votes.Huntingtown resident Eddie Pickeral, whohasn’t been to the event in a few years, came to seehis great-grandmother’s entry and cast his vote in thegingerbread competition.Calvert resident Karen Hill’s raffle ticket garnereda tree decorated with handmade stocking ornamentsand $3,450 in gift cards to various restaurantsand stores.Hospice volunteer Brenda Laughhunn said theCalvert Quilt Shop Queen Bees donate a quilt everyyear for a raffle, and all proceeds go to benefit the localhospice house.Local musician Bob Snider, whose mother wasin hospice care for 18 months, gives back to Festival ofTrees because hospice has a special place in his heart.Fully decked out trees lined the halls atsarahmiller@countytimes.netHuntingtown High School.Don, left, Joe, Nick, Brian Kenny and Gil Poudrier of Dunkirk are ready for theTurkey Trot.A number of families showed up deckedin their thanksgiving best, including Bonnieand Kim Zwisster of St. Leonard and thePoudrier family from Dunkirk, all who woreturkey hats. Others arrived in turkey costumes,and even a pilgrim costume.Event sponsors included the Arc ofSouthern Maryland, Man About Town Printing,Creative Heart Designs, Direct Mail, Inc.and Light House Engraving. The volunteercommittee consisted of Co-Chairs of theMarketing-Recruiting Committee CarolinePomilla, and Ty Harriott and Turkey Trot Co-Chairs Laurie Hutchison and Judy Allison.sarahmiller@countytimes.netSpecial recognition rewardswent out to the following groups:• 1st to register for the Turkey Trot: MeganSchmidt, Baltimore, MD• 1st family to register for the Turkey Trot:The Mulvihill Family, Huntingtown, MD• Family to travel the farthest to visit familyand participate in the Turkey Trot:Cenepo-Torres Family, Trujillo, PeruRace Results12 and Under:• 1st Place: Peyton Fort• 2nd Place: Will Anderson• 3rd Place: Jacob Isaacson13-18:• 1st Place: Jimmy Carrol• 2nd Place: Blake Thacker• 3rd Place: Connor Everingham19-24• 1st Place: Nathan Kruder• 2nd Place: Cassie Campbell• 3rd Place: Patrick O’Dell25-35:• 1st Place: John Urban• 2nd Place: Tim Hanko• 3rd Place: David Weigel36-64:• 1st Place: Shannon Harlan• 2nd Place: Dave Walser• 3rd Place: Karen Cipressi65 +:• 1st Place: Paul Doherty• 2nd Place: Martin Greenbaum• 3rd Place: Steven VanReesPuBlIc AuctIonSat. December 8th, 2012 • 9:00 A.M.Horses, Farm Machinery, Dragline Irrigation,Shop Items, Some Household, and Misc.24025 Brubacher Lane • Leonardtown, MD 20650Sale is directly across from Banneker School along Rt. 5 (St. Mary’s County)Horses: (1) 14 yr old Belgium Lead Horses, (1) 10 yr old Belgium Cross, (4) sets of front gears,(1) Bio Breeching Harness, 2-3-4 horse hitch, misc. collar & BridlesFarm Machinery: IH 1190 9’ haybine, JD 660 rake, Hesston 4 star tedder, Pequea 710tedder, NH 310 baler (rebuilt by Millwood Machine), Robin 16 hp motor, NH skeleton key elevator,40hp Lombardini Diesel Motor on 4 wheel cart w/ 540 PTO and 3pth, 31 hpVanguard on 4 wheel cart w/540 PTO, Iveco 3 cyl diesel (400 hrs, like new), 60” FinishMower w/ 20 hp Honda, Wiard 106 plow, Pioneer 14” Sulky plow, (2) flat wagons, 5’pull-type rotary mower, JD 999 corn planter, 2 section rotary hoe, 3 section JD springtooth, 20 blade KBA drag disc w/ sealed bearings, Mechanical transplanter, Pioneer fore cart,One horse fore cart, Produce sprayer w/ new Hypro D30 pump, I & J 1 row riding cultivator, 1horse I & J garden cultivator, 72” 3pth roto tiller, JD model L manure spreader, Nolt 4’ plastic layer,3’ raised bed plastic layer, Lely fertilizer spreader, Ontario drill, Pioneer blade, 3pth yard rake likenew, woodsman 3pth saw, (2) 8’ Brillion cult packers, homemade Waterwheel planter w/16”, 24”,and 26” wheels, field sprayer, pull behind log cart, Little Giant C/48 dragline.Irrigation: 2” IPT pump, Berkley belt drive pump, 500’ of 3” pipe w/ sprinklers, 2000’ +/- of 4”Irrigation pipe, Pipe wagon, misc 4” fitting, (3) Nelson 100 irrigation guns, sand filter, and misc items.Buggies: Buggy w/ cable brakes, Farm spring wagon, Used gear parts and Axles.Shop & Misc. Items: Lumber Master 20’ band mill w/ hyd up & down mud saw, 5HPbandsaw, Williams & Hussey molder/planner, misc tools and bolts, flap sander w/ 6 amp air motor,Craftsman 10” radial saw w/ air motor, Manual bandsaw sharpener/setter, Cats claw setter, Quincy 125air compressor, fuel tank, planet Jr. Hand push seeder, platform scales, new set of cast grates for coalboiler, potting soil mixer, approx 1 load of small misc items, some household items and other items toonumerous to mention, (1) load of new/used hand tools/gardening supplies form Phares Brubaker, (1)load of misc hardware from Leonardtown Building Supply: nails, tools, cabinet hardware.Terms: Cash or Approved Checks Day of Sale.Auctioneer: Sam Walters III (302) 284-4619Not responsible for accidents • Lunch servedSelling for Elmer Brubacher & Julia Brubacher

The Calvert GazetteThursday, November 29, 2012 12STORYBringing Fantasy to RealityBy Sarah MillerStaff WriterOne day early fall a casual drive throughCalvert Industrial Park found S. BrooksGrady standing in front of several mammothsized inflatables blown up outside his steelwarehouse. The sounds of engines hummedduring a quite period at the end of JibsailDrive, off Hallowing Point Road in PrinceFrederick. The sheer size and color of theamusements dwarfed the man – bringing tomind iconic photographs that capture momentsin time.Holding a clipboard, Grady walkedthrough his colossal balloon jungle inspectinghis inventory for leaks or wear and tear.He was unaware of his distant observer or thecomparison of the scene to Willy Wonka andthe Chocolate Factory.Or maybe he did have a better understandingof imaginations. After all, he builthis entire company on fulfilling a wide rangeof fantasies.Fantasy World Entertainment, a familyowned and run amusement rental companyserving the entire east coast from Floridato Maine, averaging 1,300 events per year,brings fun filled entertainment themed justright for any party, according to Grady.Grady was once a contractor for buildinghouses. Between working with customersand subcontractors, he said Fantasy World’soperation is much the same, though moreentertaining.“Instead of contracting houses, we contractfun,” Grady said.Fantasy World has everything a customerneeds for their event, Grady said. Theyown tables, chairs and tents suitable for weddingsand formal events, casino equipmentfor power, blackjack and roulette and countlessinflatables, subcontracting with caterersfor the food.Fantasy World did not start out at amulti-state venture. Grady, his wife and hisPhoto by Sarah MillerBrooks Grady Sr. shows off a toilet derby car.Grady shows off one of Fantasy World’s miniature NASCAR racersson started the business as a miniature golfcourse in Solomons Island 20 years ago, whenSolomons Island was dedicated to “cruisingand boozing,” having little more than stripsof restaurants and bars, according to Grady.Grady said he got to know the areawhen he helped build Solomons Landing,and thought the area could use some familyfriendlyentertainment.The Grady family opened a piratethemed, tropically landscaped 18-hole coursein 1992 Treasure Island Mini Golf, whichboasted a laser tag facility for patrons whowere not golf fans.In 1994, the family opened a second entertainmentcenter featuring laser tag, golf,arcade games and other entertainment atan indoor facility located in the St. CharlesTown Center next to the current Old Navy.In 1997 the family started FantasyWorld Entertainment at the current locationin Prince Frederick. As the rental businesstook off, they shut down the two retail operationsand focused solely on Fantasy World,according to Grady.Seven years ago, Grady’s wife, Amelia,retired from a career in education and went towork with the family business.“She jumped out of the frying pan intothe fire,” Grady said.Grady and his son, Schrader BrooksGrady II, ran the business as partners beforeAmelia joined in full time. Currently, theysplit operations with sales, managed by Amelia;production, managed by Schrader; and,finances, managed by Grady. However, as isnormal in a family run business, their rolescrossover.Amelia prefers to stay in the backgroundof the operation. She said one of thebiggest challenges for Fantasy World is keepingup with changing trends and entertainmentdemands.Photo by Frank MarquartPhoto by Frank MarquartGrady inspects one of many casino tables.Every year, Grady said he goes to a “topsecret” location to get ideas for new attractionsand purchase equipment. He said helooks for unique pieces that are “extravagantand beautiful.”Keeping up Fantasy World competitiveincludes customer service, which accordingto Amelia, is offering support staff to serviceand deliver equipment directly to a location.Although customers can transferredsome items, Grady said trained employeesmoved, assembled and serviced much ofFantasy World’s equipment. He adds thathe always seeks reliable drivers for FantasyWorld. Each of his employees has a cleancriminal record and is required to submit toregular drug testing.Some of the most popular attractionsinclude an iceless skating rink, the zip line,obstacle courses and moon bounces. To addto the fantasies, customers can arrange forCaptain Jack Sparrow, Lucille Ball or SarahPalin, among other celebrities, to visit theirevent.Less physical entertainment includesPhoto by Frank MarquartBrookes Grady Sr., right, and Amelia Grady gothough one of Fantasy World’s catalogues.high tech and old style gaming tables, a Wiisystem and multiple arcade games. Duringtheir lunch breaks, Grady sees employeesstart up one of the games and play for a fewminutes. He said this habit, a way to unwindfor a moment, allows his employees to confirmthe equipment is still working and hasnot developed any glitches.Fantasy World has a large trailer withseveral television screens, including one onthe outside, to offer a unique way to playvideo games, get the whole party involved ina game of Dance Dance Revolution or offersports fans a way to watch the game awayfrom home. The trailer is equipped with asatellite and air-conditioning.Grady’s office displays a picture ofGrady speaking to Donald Trump at his Floridahome, where Fantasy World has helpedthrow a party during the past three summers.He has another picture of him and PresidentBarrack Obama during a CongressionalLawn Party. Fantasy World has catered tofootball players and NASCAR drivers.“We have a huge base of clients,” hesaid, including locals – Calverton School,Constellation Energy, Calvert Chamber ofCommerce and other private functions.In the immediate future, Grady said hesees the business staying the course.“Fantasy World is moving right along,”Grady said.For more information, including bookingand a full list of equipment available, visitwww.fwworld.com or call 1-800-757-6332.sarahmiller@countytimes.netInflatables are ready to go. Photo by Sarah Miller

13 Thursday, November 29, 2012The Calvert Gazette12Design Diaries...Brought to you by Anissa Swanzy of SKD StudiosDesign Diaries is a bi-weekly segment; meant to inspire, influence and educate homeownersthat are ready to make a change to their homes but just don’t know where to start.3Decking The Halls...Now that Thanksgiving is behind us, most of us are beginning the usual Christmas rush to finishour shopping, attend our party list, and of course “Deck the Halls”. One of my favorite waysto decorate the house is with wreaths. I have shown my absolute favorite wreaths that I havemade with my daughters throughout the years. I wanted to give a little history of the wreathand scoured the internet for information. So, here it is: (by the way since I found it all on theinternet, you know it must be true!)Wreaths are commonly made from evergreens as a symbol for the strength of life as these plants are able to overcome even theharshest of winters. Other components of wreaths can commonly be flowers; leaves; fruit; pine; holly, symbolizing immortality;and cedar, symbolizing strength and healing.In ancient Rome and Greece, people used decorative wreaths as a sign of victory andachievement. Greeks used wreaths as crowns of victory at the Pythian Games, a 4predecessor of today’s Olympic Games. In Rome, wreaths were usually worn by thewomen as a symbol of pride, and they were usually handmade from flowers, branches,twigs, thread, and laurels. They were also often worn on special occasions, such as weddingsand the solstice celebrations.The origins of the Advent wreath are found in folk tales of pre-Christian Germanicpeople who, during the cold and dark winters of Eastern Europe, gathered wreathsof evergreen and lit fires as signs of hope for the coming spring and renewed light.Christians continued the popular tradition, and by the 16th century, Catholics andProtestants in Germany used these symbols to celebrate the Advent of hope in Christ.1. The Cranberry Wreath – use fresh cranberries to covera floral form wreath –it is a lot of work, but amazing2. Douglas Fir Wreath –Hung like a chandelier3. Gingerbread man wreath – These need to be baked in a circle,weave ribbon and hang indoors (any recipe will work)4. Mountain Laurel Wreath – Get the kids to collect the leavesfrom the mountain laurel that grows wild here in Maryland5. The present wreath – just wrap boxes in your favorite wrapand hot glue them to a floral form.Make sure to visit our blog for more information and details on eachwreath at www.skdstudios.com. Happy Decorating! SKD Studios5Enjoy the Benefits ofSERVICES:• Custom, Semi Customand Budget Friendly Cabinets• Countertop Replacements• Tile Backsplash/Flooring• Color Consultations• Custom Furnishings• Space Planning for bothCommercial and Residential• Full Service InteriorDesign Studio• Custom Window Treatments• Design Interiors for CommercialSpace, Residential and Yachts• We will work with yourcontractors or our licensed contractorsWe Only Look Expensive!Call today for the kitchen or bath of your dreams.www.skdstudios.com443.404.5686ABSOLUTELENDERORDEREDSt. Mary’s County, MDMixed-Use Development LandGlazed Pine, Three Notch RdLexington Park• 224+/- Acres• Planned for 1,295,004 sf office & retail• Planned for 228 residential unitsDec 14 at NoonFully Leased Single Family Home45550 Fore Edwards Ct., Great Mills• 2,418+/-sf • 4BR, 2.5BA2 Residential Condos45485 Westmeath Way, Units G24 & G33, Great Mills• 1,174+/-sf • 2BR, 2BATheCalvROP1/2 pThurThurTranzon FoxTRANZON.COM888-621-2110

The Calvert GazetteThursday, November 29, 2012 14to theEditorLETTERSHoyer ConfidentMarylanders Will WorkIt is my honor to be re-elected to represent the FifthCongressional District in Congress and it is with greatappreciation that I thank everyone who voted for me onElection Day. I look forward to addressing the prioritiesand concerns of all of our local residents, and willcontinue working with my colleagues on both sides ofthe aisle to reach consensus and compromise on our nation’schallenges.From protecting local jobs to investing in our communities,I have worked in a bipartisan way to deliverresults for Fifth District residents throughout my careerand am eager to continue to do so. In the next Congress,I will remain focused on the Make It In America jobsplan so that we can create good-paying jobs and boostour economy. I will also work toward reaching agreementon a responsible, balanced deficit reduction plan.Working together, I’m confident that we can continueto put Marylanders back to work, strengthen the middleclass, and improve the quality of life in the FifthDistrict.There is much to do in the next Congress, andI will work hard on behalf of Maryland families andbusinesses. I encourage you to share your concerns andthoughts with me by contacting my office or visiting mywebsite at www.hoyer.house.gov.Thanking you again for this honor and with kindestregards, I amSincerely yours,Steny H. Hoyer5th Congressional DistrictChenelly Ready to Tackle IssuesI am most humbled by the voice of our communitythat has spoken and chosen me to represent them as amember of the Board of Education. With that position,comes the responsibility to safeguard our children’seducation and to make sure that the best interests ofCalvert County students is top priority. It is a role Iwill take very seriously and will fulfill to the best ofmy ability.I thank the parents, students, and concerned citizenswho have supported me throughout this campaignand I promise to address the issues that were collectivelyimportant such as bullying, drugs in the schools,and wasteful spending. Whether it be narrowing theachievement gap or increasing student test scores, it isimperative that we work together to create a positive climatethat will foster student success. We cannot movethis school system forward unless we tackle tough issueshead on and work collaboratively to ensure thatour system is operating as well as it should and servingthe common goal of truly making students college-,career- and citizenship-ready upon graduation. As wetransition to the Common Core with the emphasis onliteracy and numeracy, it is vital that we not lose sightPublisherThomas McKayAssociate Publisher Eric McKayEditorCorrin M. HoweGraphic Artist Angie StalcupOffice Manager Tobie PulliamAdvertising sales@somdpublishing.netEmailinfo@somdpublishing.netPhone 301-373-4125Staff WritersGuy LeonardSarah MillerCorrin HoweAlex PanosContributing WritersJoyce BakiKeith McGuireSusan ShawEvan K. Slaughenhoupt, Jr.Law EnforcementGovernment, EducationCommunity, BusinessStaff Writerof the importance of effectively providing students witha well-rounded education that includes physical education,foreign language, the arts and humanities, and theknowledge to become active and engaged citizens.I thank the educators who graciously lent theirsupport to my campaign. I recognize how importantour teachers and support staff are, working with childrenin the classroom to achieve success, and they mustbe respected for fulfilling that role. As we usher in anew era of education that includes major changes inthe curriculum and teacher evaluations, it is vital thatteachers are given proper resources, meaningful professionaldevelopment, and necessary support by educationalleadership capable of meeting those demands.These are challenging times for public educationon many levels, and I look forward to working with mycolleagues on the Board toward promoting the educationalwelfare of students and achieving the mission ofexcellence in our schools.With warmest regards,Joe ChenellyCalvert County Board of Education,member-electCalvert GazetteP. O. Box 250 . Hollywood, MD 20636The Calvert Gazette is a weekly newspaper providing news and information for the residents of CalvertCounty. The Calvert Gazette will be available on newsstands every Thursday. The paper ispublished by Southern Maryland Publishing Company, which is responsible for the form, content, andpolicies of the newspaper. The Calvert Gazette does not espouse any political belief or endorse anyproduct or service in its news coverage. Articles and letters submitted for publication must be signedand may be edited for length or content. The Calvert Gazette is not responsible for any claims madeby its advertisers.Turning BackThe Hands of Time,GeneticallyBy Debra Meszaroswww.MXSportsNutrition.comThe ability to stay forever young may seem like a chapterout of your favorite fairytale, but telomere research is showingpromise in developing a human blueprint for a fountain ofyouth. Now who wouldn’t want to slow down or reverse theirage if they could?For now the question is, are you aging faster than youshould?Telomere research might just be proving that chronologicalage means nothing, and it is your physiological age that meanseverything.Telomeres are the cellular caps at the end of a chromosome;sort of like the plastic ends to your shoelaces. They protect yourchromosomes from damage and most importantly, from fusionto other chromosomes, preventing rearranging. During cellularrejuvenation, cellular replication occurs only a certain amountof times before telomeres begin to shorten, shrinking. Eventuallythe cell loses the ability to replicate, and dies. We know thisas the aging process.Like thousands of other functions in the body there is anenzyme involved in this process, telomerase. Telomerase is a“ribonucleoprotein complex” and its activation rebuilds thetelomere cap of your DNA. Through recent studies we nowunderstand that shortened telomeres impair immune function,allow organs to deteriorate, and are possibly linked to many agerelateddiseases.So will lengthening your telomeres lengthen your life?Keeping the body in a state of constantly producing newhealthy cells obviously slows the cellular aging process. It istelomere length that reflects physiological age and your stateof true health. Interestingly, telomeres are the only known dynamicportion of our genes that appear influenced by non-geneticfactors. Meaning, things such as diet, lifestyle, and state ofmental health are all potential role players. Increased activity inTelomerase seems to correlate with eating a healthy diet, gettingexercise, and reduced stress. Psychological suffering, depression,anxiety, increased levels of cortisol, and oxidative stressall seem to shorten telomeres.A nutritional time machine?Oxidative stress is simply an imbalance between theamount of free radicals vs. antioxidants within the body, as wellas the body’s ability to detoxify. No one is exempt from oxidativestress. Many athletes do not recognize that during theirefforts to stay fit and train, they produce an abundance of freeradicals. There are many advantages to increasing antioxidantintake. It is also very important that the natural detox pathwaysare kept open. Exploring your options for supporting the balancebetween these factors may prove beneficial. Dietary adjustmentsand certain supplements could possibly aid the bodyin these functions and perhaps develop a nutritional time machine,that one day, may prove to turn back the hands of time.©2012 Debra Meszaros MXSportsNutrition.com. All rights reserved; no duplication withoutpermission.DISCLAIMER: When you read through the diet and lifestyle information, you must knowthat everything within it is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute foradvice from your physician or other health care professional. I am making no attempt to prescribeany medical treatment. You should not use the information here for diagnosis or treatment of anyhealth problem or for prescription of any medication or other treatment. The products and theclaims made about specific products have not been evaluated by the United States Food and DrugAdministration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. You should consultwith a healthcare professional before starting any diet, exercise or supplementation program,before taking any medication, or if you have or suspect you might have a health problem. Confirmthe safety of any supplements with your M.D., N.D. or pharmacist (healthcare professional). Someinformation given is solely an opinion, thought and or conclusion based on experiences, trials,tests, assessments or other available sources of information. I do not make any guarantees orpromises with regard to results. I may discuss substances that have not been subject to double blindclinical studies or FDA approval or regulation. You assume the responsibility for the decision totake any natural remedy.You and only you are responsible if you choose to do anything with the information youhave read. You do so at your own risk. Use your intelligence to make the decisions that are rightfor you. Consulting a naturopathic doctor is strongly advised especially if you have any existingdisease or condition.

15 Thursday, November 29, 2012The Calvert GazetteCLASSIFIEDSPlacing An Ad Publication Days Important InformationEm a i l you r a d t o: ci nd ijord a n@ c ou nt y t i me s.ne t orCall: 301-373-4125 or Fax: 301-373-4128. Liner Ads (Noartwork or special type) Charged by the line with the 4 lineminimum. Display Ads (Ads with artwork, logos, or specialtype) Charged by the inch with the 2 inch minimum. Allprivate party ads must be paid before ad is run.The Calvert Gazette is published each Thursday.Deadlines are Tuesday at 12 noonOffice hours are: Monday thru Friday 8am - 4pmThe Calvert Gazette will not be held responsible for any ads omittedfor any reason. The Calvert Gazette reserves the right to edit or rejectany classified ad not meeting the standards of The Calvert Gazette. Itis your responsiblity to check the ad on its first publication and call usif a mistake is found. We will correct your ad only if notified after thefirst day of the first publication ran.Real EstateReal Estate RentalsApartment RentalsEmploymentWhat an elegant home in beautiful HarborPoint in Solomons.Enjoy water access livingand keep your boat in the community in theincluded deepwater boat slip. This home hasbeen nicely updated-gleaming wood floors onentire first floor, new carpet, upgraded hardware& lighting,more. The professional landscapingis magnificent & creates a wonderful extendedoutdoor living space. Perfect! Price: $474,900.Call 410-707-6265 direct or 410-394-0990 officeFSBO: 3 BR, 1.5 Bath. Magnificentrenovation! New Everything! 2 Story Home inWestlake. Fireplace, Shed, Washer and Dryer.Quiet neighborhood near schools, shopping,restaurants, etc. 3 blocks from O’DonnelsLake. Bike trail behind home. $174,900possible owner financing or rent with option tobuy. Call (301) 888-1287, leave messages speakslowly. Current credit report done by potentialbuyer. Serious inquiries only. Price: $174,900.LANDLORDSDo you need a tenant?RENTERSCall us about Rentals!RENTAL KING301-737-7854Rooms for RentFOR RENT: 1 BR Apartmentlocated within walking distanceof the center of Leonardtown.$775/month + $775 security deposit.A/C, DW and laundry in unit. Trash& water included. Off-street parking.22756 Lawrence Ave. in the LawrenceAve. Apt. Building. Call Mike fortour & details @ 301-475-8384 orparagonprop@verizon.net.Furnished One Bedroom Apartment inWaterfront Community available for singleprofessional. Includes electric, gas heat, culliganwater filtration system, internet, wi-fi, privateparking and entrance. $950/month plus $950security deposit. Sorry but no pets, smoking orkids. One year Lease and application required.Please call 410-474-5000. Rent: $950Employment2 Full Time- Certified Medical Asstneeded Sport Clips Haircuts of SOMD(Waldorf, Prince Frederick & LexingtonPark) is looking for a few more Great Stylist.Also working to open a 4t by one of the 3stores or go online to www.sportclips.comto apply today. Sport Clips Haircuts is the #1Mens Haircut Locations in SOMD.Victor Stanley, Inc. is a manufacturer of highquality commercial grade site furnishings.Our Maintenance Department is seekingan experienced highly motivated candidatewith excellent maintenance skills who hasexpertise with manufacturing, welding,maintaining physical facility and machines.The Maintenance Mechanic will be required todiagnose, repair, replace and install industrialequipment and machines parts for conveyors,presses, sheers, etc. Three years of experiencedesired. Apply online: https://home.eease.adp.com/recruit/?id=2933561VehiclesFor Sale: ‘96 F150 XLT 5.0L AUTOMATIC.136k Miles. Runs great. Very clean, two-tone.Power locks and windows. Cold A/C. Call ortext (240) 538-1914. $4,000 obo.• NOW HIRING?• GOT A LAWNMOWER TO SELL?• AN APARTMENT FOR RENT?• A HOME TO SELL?People still turn to the Classifieds first.So the next timeyou want somethingseen fast, get it inwriting...get it inthe Classifieds!Why advertise yourgoods and servicesin SOMD Publishing?• Readers are activelylooking for your listing.• Our newspapers are alsoonline for everyone to see!• Potential buyers canclip and save your ad.Calvert GazetteEverything Calvert CountyThe County TimesServing St. Mary’sTo Place Your Ad Call Cindi @301-373-4125 • countytimes.somd.comTEL: 301-373-4125 • FAX: 301-373-4128 • cindijordan@countytimes.net

The Calvert GazetteThursday, November 29, 2012 16Gertrude ElizabethBlankenship, 73Gertrude ElizabethBlankenship,age 73, of Deale, Md.passed away Nov. 18 ather home. She was bornDec. 5, 1938 in Detroit,Mich. to John and MarieCatherine (Cavan)MacLeod Jr. Gertrudewas raised and educatedin Detroit. She was married to WilliamAndes and later to William Blankenship,and both marriages ended in divorce.Gertrude moved to the Vienna, Va.area in the early 1970’s and was employedas a cook at the Virginia Restaurant inVienna until retiring in 2003. After retirement,she settled in Deale.Gertrude is survived by five children:Randy Andes of Monroe, Mich.; VickieBrowning and her husband Dale of Deale,Md.; William Andes of Sterling, Va.; EvaBlankenship of Lusby, Md.; Janice Morelandand her husband Johnnie of Deale,Md.; thirteen grandchildren: Billy, James,John, Josh, Joey, Randy, Krystle, Amanda,Blain, Amanda, Kayla, Barbara and Lisa;and, by eighteen great-grandchildren. Sheis also survived by a sister Joan Armstrongof Hopkinsville, Ky. and a brother JamesMacLeod of Deale, Md. and by three granddoggies Hayley, Hope and Halo.Friends were received on Nov. 21 atRausch Funeral Home, P.A., 8325 Mt. HarmonyLane, Owings, Md. where a serviceand celebration of Gertrude’s life followed.Memorial contributions may be made toHospice of the Chesapeake.For additional information or to leavea condolence visit www.RauschFuneral-Homes.comEleanor Boyd Bowen, 94Eleanor BoydBowen, 94, of PrinceFrederick, died Nov.15, 2012 at Calvert MemorialHospital.She was bornJuly 22, 1918 to J. Elmerand Mary GibsonBoyd at home in PrinceFrederick.She grew up in Prince Frederick andattended Cedar Hill School – walking approximatelytwo miles to and from schooleach day.She lived her 94 years in three housesall of which were a stone’s throw of one another.Her entire life was spent on the farm,which she operated until her death.She worked for a time at Goldstein’sDepartment Store in Prince Frederick; didvolunteer work for Red Cross, Polio and thehospital gift shop; made many afghans forfamily and friends; loved to paint picturesof Trinity Church to give as gifts; and lovedgrowing flowers and making arrangements.She was a member of Trinity UnitedMethodist Church, was the treasurer of theAngelus Sunday School Class, and a memberof the JOY Circle. She enjoyed workingwith the Methodist Women at all of the Bazaarsand Dinners.She married Kenneth D. Bowen in1938 and had sixty happy years together beforehis death in 1998. They had one son,the light of her life, K. David Bowen, whopassed away in 1973.She had a wonderful sense of humor andwit which all enjoyed while visiting with her.She was preceded in death by her parents,her husband and her son.She is survived by loving cousins andmany friends.Her viewing was Saturday, Nov. 17at Rausch Funeral Home in Port Republic.The funeral Service was held at TrinityU.M. Church on Sunday, Nov. 18. Activepallbearers were Mark Scrivener, WarrenRice, Terry Cox, Bob Scrivener, BillyO’Neill and John Godfrey. Honorary pallbearerswere Tim Hutchins, Kenneth Wells,Kenneth Hutchins, Richard Scrivener, CarlSutton and Don Rawlings.Memorial contributions can be madein her memory to Trinity U.M. Church, inPrince Frederick.Robert Estep Chew, 61Robert EstepChew, 61, of SaintLeonard, Md. passedaway on Nov. 14 at hisresidence.Robert EstepChew was born inPrince Frederick, Md.on March 24, 1951 tothe late Louis H. Chewand Ollie Chew (Mutter). Affectionately, hewas known as “Estep”.Estep attended the Maryland PublicSchools. He was a dedicated worker, employedby Ceilings and Petitions for over 20years. Estep loved his Harley Davidson Motorcycles,Corvette and all of his trucks andcars. He was a member of the D.C. Iron MotorcycleClub and Harley Riders. The life ofthe party, Estep had to be clean everywherehe went. He played drums and was also asinger in various bands. Estep didn’t mindbeing the first on the dance floor; he lovedto dance.Estep enjoyed life to the fullest. Heloved spending time with his family; hisjokes and laughs kept family and friendsin stitches. And if you knew anythingabout Estep, you knew he loved to eat. Estepwould willingly go out his way to helpanyone he could, even though he wouldfuss (the entire time) while fixing your car,“Don’t let your car get like this anymore.”His weekly TV show favorites were FamilyFeud and Judge Judy.Estep leaves to cherish his memory twosons: Derrick (mother Thelma), Troy (Latosha,mother Joyce); three daughters: Tameka(Tyrone), Marquita (mother Connie), andChe’le (mother Rochina); 12 grandchildren:Dasia, Nevaeh, Kendyl, Kendra, Destiny,Dynasty, Ian, Demarco, Shaamik, Cynia,Mikhalia, Traevan, and Aden Estep on theway; two brothers: Benjamin Franklin andDonald David Sr., and four sisters: MildredHarris (William), Mary Mackall, EllamaeJohnson (Allen), and Barbara Jean Gross(Robert). Robert was preceded in death byhis father, Louis Chew; his mother, OllieChew; brothers, Louis Jr., Alonzo, OscarJames and sisters, Louise, Judy and Hazel.He also leaves to cherish his memories ahost of nieces, nephews, family and friendsthat he loved very much. His best friendsMike Lattimore; Ron Exum, GilmoreBooth and Melvin Jones as well as his adoptiveparents, the Stephensons are among themany that will miss him.Funeral service was held on Nov. 20at Bethel Way of the Cross Church, Huntingtown,Md. with Pastor Darnell Eastonofficiating.The interment was at Southern MemorialGardens, Dunkirk, Md.The pallbearers were Ron Exum, FabianHarris, Mike Lattimore, Jerome Myers,Arthur Pratt and Tony Pratt. The honorarypallbearers were Pamela Chew, Janet Diggs,Eric Gross, Raymond Holland, Valerie Masonand Shauna Williams.Funeral arrangements provided bySewell Funeral Home, Prince Frederick,Md.Ronnie Cibulay, 77Charles “Ronnie”Cibulay, 77 ofLusby, Md. passedaway peacefully onNov. 19, 2012 at SolomonsNursing Center,Solomons, MD. Hewas born on Dec. 2,1934 in the Burroughof Queens, New YorkCity, N.Y .to the late Mary Benneck and thelate Ferdinand Cibulay. He attended schoolin Queens, N.Y. Ronnie came to the SouthernMaryland area in 1950 to visit his auntRose and Uncle Cook in Lusby. He lovedSouthern Maryland and relocated here.Ronnie worked for Trueman Gas Company,Humphrey Brothers Buick where he was anexcellent auto body repairman. He retiredfrom the U. S. Government, Departmentof Civil Services. He served his countryfor three years with the Maryland NationalGuard.Ronnie is survived by his wife, Suzanneof Lusby, Md.; sister-in-law NormaLee Buckler and her husband George ofLusby, Md; niece Jackie Buckler; nephewsStan Buckler and his wife Nancy and BradBuckler and his wife Joan; great-nephewsChris Buckler and his wife Charity andMatt Buckler and his great-great niece Julie.He was preceded in death by his parents andhis step-father Guy Thraves.The family received friends on Nov. 24at the Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., 20 AmericanLane, Lusby, Md. where a service celebratinghis life was held with Reverend DavidShowers and Reverend Bob Stephenson officiating.Interment followed in MiddlehamChapel Episcopal Church Cemetery, Lusby,Md. Pallbearers are Matt Buckler, ChrisBuckler, David Knight, Lynwood Henderson,Dudley McCready Jr. and Bobby Spalding.Honorary pallbearers are Eddie Thomasand Billy Lavender. Should friends desirecontributions may be made in Ronnie’smemory to Middleham–St. Peters EpiscopalParrish, 10210 H. G. Trueman Road, P.O.Box 277, Lusby, Md. 20657. Arrangementsprovided by the Rausch Funeral Home, P.A.,Lusby, Md. www.rauschfuneralhomes.comGloria Jean Cullers, 63Gloria Jean Cullers,63, of Lusby, Md.passed away Nov.18 at Anne ArundelMedical Center in Annapolis,Md. She wasborn July 8, 1949 inPrince Frederick, Md.to Marvin August and Alverta Juanita(Chaney) Tulgetske.Gloria was raised in Calvert Countyand attended public schools. She marriedCharles E. Cullers in 1971, and he passedaway in 1983. Gloria worked for Tyler’sTackle Shop in Chesapeake Beach and JJ’sTackle Shop in Deale. She also owned andoperated her own home cleaning business.In her leisure, Gloria enjoyed crabbing,interior decorating and being the matriarchof her family. She especially enjoyedthe Christmas season and always hadthe brightest lights in her neighborhood.She was loved by all and will be greatlymissed.Gloria was preceded in death by herhusband Charles and a sister BarbaraSears. She is survived by her four childrenBonnie J. Chapdelaine and husbandMike of Lothian; Brenda S. Dickerson ofChesapeake Beach; Bertha M. Mister andhusband Neal Grierson of North Beach;and, Charles “JR” Cullers and wife Robinof Lusby. Also surviving are ten grandchildren;Jennifer Dickerson, AmandaHarris, Andy and John Willard, Samantha,Rebecca, and Neal Grierson, Mikaylaand Madison McCallum and Try Cullers;great-grandchildren Hunter Willard andAalayah Jones; a sister Mary Ellen Renkeof Chesapeake Beach and her companionShayne Shaffer of Lothian.Family and friends were received onFriday, Nov. 23 at Rausch Funeral Home,P.A., 8325 Mt. Harmony Lane, Owings,where a funeral service and celebration ofGloria’s life was held the next day. Intermentfollowed at Southern Memorial Gardens,Dunkirk. Memorial contributionsmay be made to the North Beach V.F.D.,8536 Bayside Road, Chesapeake Beach,Md. 20732. For additional information orto leave condolences please visit www.rauschfuneralhomes.com.Jim Elliott, 90James I. Elliott, “Jim”, 90, of ChesapeakeBeach, Md. passed away Nov. 18at Anne Arundel Medical Center. He wasborn Nov. 29, 1921 in Laurel, Del. to thelate Dr. John R. and Mary McGarry Elliott.Beside his parents Jim was precededin death by his wife, Dorothy M. Elliottand four brothers. He served in the U.S.Army Air Corp from 1942 -1945. He wasemployed by the National Weather Serviceas a communications specialist for over 40years. Jim was an avid sports fan, he was alifelong fan of the New York Yankees, theBoston Celtics, and Washington Redskins.Beloved father of Bruce Elliott andhis wife Jean of Chesapeake Beach, Md;Gail Elliott Arkadie and her husband Ivanof Tucson, Ariz.; Brian Elliott and his wifeJudy of Mechanicsville, Md.; and, RossElliott and his wife Mary Beth of RoundHill, Va. Grandfather of Troy, Todd, Jennifer,James, Stacy, Samantha, Matthew, andChristopher, he is also survived by eightgreat-grandchildren.The family received friends onWednesday, Nov. 21 at the Rausch FuneralHome, 4405 Broomes Island Road,Port Republic, Md. Interment was private.Memorial contributions may be made toHospice of the Chesapeake, 445 DefenseHighway, Annapolis, MD 21401 or charityof your choice.

17 Thursday, November 29, 2012The Calvert GazetteDebby Groves, 58Deborah Ellen“Debby” Groves, 58,of Friendship, Md.passed away Nov. 12at her residence. Shewas born Sept. 10,1954 in Washington,D.C. to Carl and MaryEllen (Mazzulo) Baldwin.She was raised inPrince George’s County and attended CatholicSchools. Debby spent most of her life inPrince George’s County, and she was employedfor twenty-seven years as a deli clerkat Giant stores. She has lived in Friendshipfor the past 12 years and most recentlyworked at the Giant in Dunkirk until retiringdue to illness. In her leisure time, Debbyenjoyed antiques, yard sales, craftwork andspending time with her family. Debby wasa kind and giving soul. She spent her lifelooking out for others. Her son was her mostprized treasure, and they shared a uniqueand loving relationship. Not only were theymother and son, they were best friends.Debby was preceded in death by herparents, one sister and two brothers. Sheis survived by her son Ernest F. “Ernie”Groves and wife Melissa of Friendship,two sisters, and several aunts, uncles, andcousins.A memorial visiting for family andfriends was held Friday, Nov. 16 at RauschFuneral Home, P.A., 8325 Mt. HarmonyLane, Owings, MD. Interment will be private.A gathering celebrating Debby’s lifewill also be held by her family at a laterdate. For additional information, or to leavecondolences, visit www.rauschfuneralhomes.com.Anna Frances Jennings, 89Anna FrancesJennings, 89, of NorthBeach, Md. and a formerlongtime residentof Forestville, Md.passed away Nov. 8 atWashington HospitalCenter in Washington,D.C. She was bornDecember 12, 1922in Washington, D.C.to Joseph Sebastian and Louise Caroline(Franke) Danhakl. Anna was raised in NWWashington and attended Catholic schools,graduating from Notre Dame High School.She married Stewart Earl Jennings on November23, 1946 and they lived in the Districtand in 1955 moved to Forestville, Md.Stewart passed away in 1956 and Anna wasleft to raise their four children. She was employedat Sears as a sales clerk in SE Washington,D.C., and was later a real estate agentand broker in the D.C. metropolitan area.From 1978 to 1988 she worked at the MarketHouse Ice Cream in downtown Annapolis.Anna moved to North Beach in June 2008.She was a lifelong member of Mt. CalvaryChurch in Forestville and was also a longtimemember of St. Anthony’s Church inNorth Beach. Anna was a deeply religiouswoman and was faithful in prayer and Biblestudy. She was fond of spending time withher family, especially her children, grandchildrenand great-grandchildren.Anna was preceded in death by herparents, her husband Stewart, siblings EvelynL. Carey, William H. Carey, BernadetteVidi and Dolores Presnell. She is survivedby her children Anna Frances Holaus andhusband Steven of North Beach, Russell E.Jennings of Alaska, Gregory S. Jenningsand wife Jessey of Newark, Del. and StewartE. Jennings of North Beach. Also survivingare grandchildren Anna Halterman,Andrea Reeves, Steven Holaus, ChristinaFrazer and Connie Russell, and fourteengreat-grandchildren.Family and friends were received Sunday,Nov. 18 at Rausch Funeral Home, P.A.,8325 Mt. Harmony Lane, Owings, Md. AMass of Christian Burial was celebratedMonday, Nov. 19 at St. Anthony’s CatholicChurch, North Beach, Md. Interment followedat Ft. Lincoln Cemetery, Brentwood,Md.Expressions of sympathy in Anna’sname may be made to Birthright of PrinceFrederick, 301 Steeplechase Drive, Suite405, Prince Frederick, Md. 20678.Roberta Kent, 93Roberta CatherineSmith Kent, 93, of Sunderland,Md. passedaway on Nov. 11 at CalvertCounty NursingCenter, Prince Frederick,Md.Roberta was bornDec. 20, 1918 to the lateWilliam and Sarah RebeccaSmith in Calvert County Maryland.Roberta, affectionately known as Sis,Aunt Berta, and Aunt Bitten was the secondof six siblings. She was educated in CalvertCounty public schools and later attendedbeauty school in Washington, D.C. Robertaworked as a domestic worker and later becamea licensed beautician working out ofher own home. Her cooking could keepyou eating for days, especially her coconutcakes.She accepted Christ as her personalsavior at an early age. Roberta attendedMt. Hope United Methodist Church withher family. She later joined Young’s UnitedMethodist Church, where she faithfullyworshipped with her beloved husband, thelate Thomas Pinkney Kent. When Young’sUMC closed their doors she continuedher worship at Patuxent United MethodistChurch until her health began to fail.Roberta was a caring and giving person,no matter what the problem was, if youtook it to her it was solved. While living inWashington, D.C., she was able to teach herCousin Gladys and other younger familymembers to use public transportation; provideda place to stay for many of her niecesand nephews and shared her wisdom withanyone who needed it. Although she neverhad children of her own, Roberta was a“Mom” to many. While she was small instature, she was a giant to her family members,also dressing in style and always lookingher best.Roberta was affectionately cared forby her cousin Gladys Kent and other familymembers in her home until she was movedto the Nursing Facility. There she receivedloving care by the staff under the watchfuleyes of her sister, the late Elsie Boone andher Cousin Gladys Kent.Preceding her in death were: her parents,William and Sarah Smith; her belovedhusband, Thomas Pinkney Kent; threebrothers, Therman, Arnett, and WilliamSmith; and, two sisters, Elsie Boone andMildred Smith. She leaves to cherish herloving memories her brother-in-law GayhartKent, and her sister-in-law Beth Jones,and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, andfriends. She will be greatly missed.Funeral service was held on Nov. 19at Sewell Funeral Home, Prince Frederick,Md. with Minister Deborah Johnson as eulogist.The interment was at Young's ChurchCemetery, Huntingtown, Md. The pallbearerswere Milton Smith, Joseph Smith, CliftonRussell, Arnett Smith and CarringtonSmith. The honorary pallbearers were AllenBrown, Sherman Smith Sr., Robert Gray,James Kent Jr. and McKinley Mackall Jr.Funeral arrangements provided bySewell Funeral Home, Prince Frederick,Md.Charles Ray Linkous, 76Charles Ray Linkous,76, of Port Republic,Md. passed awayon Nov, 18. He wasborn November 23,1935 in Clincho, Va.to the late Ernest andNora Cain Linkous.Charles Rayserved in the Armyfrom 1959 to 1961 when he was honorablydischarged as a PFC. He worked as a warehousesupervisor for the Army-Air ForceExchange services in Cameron Station, Va.He was an avid Redskins Fan, and a real outdoorsmanwho loved animals and gardening.His greatest enjoyment however was hisfamily and spending time with them.He is survived by his beloved wife of53 years, Helen F. Linkous of Port Republic,Md., devoted father of Gregory CharlesLinkous and his wife Rhonda of Burke, Va.,and granddaughter Chelsea Linkous, also ofBurke, Va. He is also survived by his sister,Linda L. Casey of Fredericksburg, Va. andmany nieces, nephews and friends.The family received friends at theRausch Funeral Home, 4405 Broomes IslandRoad, Port Republic, Md. on Friday,Nov. 23 with services. Interment followedin Chesapeake Highlands Memorial Gardens,Port Republic, Md. Memorial contributionsmay be made to American HeartAssociation.Bill Lohr, Jr., 87William Truman“Bill” Lohr, Jr., 87, ofHolland Point, NorthBeach, Md. passedaway Nov. 14 at AnneArundel Medical Centerin Annapolis, Md.Bill was born Sept. 24,1925 in Washington,D.C. to William T., Sr.and Nora (Wood) Lohr. Bill was raised in theDistrict and attended St. Theresa’s CatholicSchool in Anacostia. He served in the USCoast Guard from Jan. 8, 1943 until beinghonorably discharged Nov. 27, 1945 as a SeamanFirst Class. He was employed as a gasfitter and traveled due to his work. He hadsettled in Albany, N.Y. where he lived for 17years. He met and married Norma C. (Ford)Williams, and they were married Oct. 18,1974. Bill and Norma lived in Brandywine,Md and in 1975 moved to Holland Point.Bill was employed as a steamfitter with theSteamfitters Local 602 in Washington, D.C.,and had been retired since 1987. Bill was anHonorary Life Member of Stallings-WilliamsAmerican Legion Post 206 in Chesapeake,Beach, a member of the Ocean View, D.E.V.F.W., and a past member of the Deale ElksLodge. Bill was an avid fan of the WashingtonRedskins, enjoyed boating and fishing,and in his leisure time enjoyed tinkering withprojects in his garage and helping others.Bill was preceded in death by his parentsand by siblings Charles Lohr and MaryFrances Coyle. He is survived by his devotedwife Norma and five children; Laura Shawand husband Michael of Hudson, Fla.; LisaBuck of Clarksburg, Mass.; Linda Gatewoodof Davidsonville; Steven Williams and wifeLinda of Rose Haven; and, Phyllis Fox ofChurchton, Md. He is also survived by sevengrandchildren, six great-grandchildren, andsisters Regina Bohannon and Ruth Hoehl,both of Clinton, Md.Friends and family was received Saturday,Nov. 17 at Rausch Funeral Home,P.A., 8325 Mt. Harmony Lane, Owings,Md. where an American Legion service washeld. Interment with U.S. Coast Guard Honorswas held at 1:00 PM Tuesday, Nov. 27 atMaryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham.Expressions of sympathy in Bill’s name maybe directed to the charity of one’s choice. Foradditional information visit www.rauschfuneralhomes.com.Where 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 Lane410-326-9400

The Calvert GazetteThursday, November 29, 2012 18Malcolm Alfred Marquess, 86Malcolm “Mac”Alfred Marquess, age86, of Owings, Md.and formerly of Waldorf,Md. passed awayat Burnett – CalvertHospice House on Nov.23. He was born June8, 1926 in ChesapeakeBeach, Md. to Lawrenceand Nora (Cochrane) Marquess.Mac was raised on the family farmand attended local schools. He entered theArmy on May 7, 1945 and served in the EuropeanTheater. He was discharged Sept.25, 1946 as a Private First Class with the30th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Division. Uponreturning from service he went to work forMcGuire & Rolfe, Inc. Asphalt Companyand was employed there until his retirementin 1990 as plant foreman. Mac married LenoreJ. Batson on Nov. 15, 1952 at NorthBeach Union Church. After their marriagethey resided in Capitol Heights, then theCoral Hills area of Prince George’s Countybefore moving to Waldorf in 1963. He hasbeen a resident of Owings since 2010. Macenjoyed hunting and planting and harvestinghis large garden in Waldorf.He was preceded in death by his wifeLenore; son Malcolm G. “Mackey” Marquess:grandson Ryan Marquess Simpson;Sisters Minnie Stinnett, Gertie Mullenax,Louise King, Dorothy Lissau and brotherFielder Marquess.Surviving are daughters Michele A.“Shelly” Nelbach and her husband Bryanof Owings and Noralyn Heisig and her husbandWade of Finksburg, Md.; grandsonCasey W. Heisig of Finksburg; sister HildaMae Buckmaster and brothers Arthur andDonnie Marquess all of Owings.Friends may call on Nov. 28 at RauschFuneral Home, P.A., 8325 Mt. HarmonyLane, Owings where services were heldthe following day Interment followed atMaryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham.Memorial contributions may be made toCalvert Hospice, P.O. Box 838, Prince Frederick,Md. 20678 or at www.calverthospice.org.Pammie Osborne, 55Pamela Jeanne“Pammie” Osborne,55, of Lusby, Md. diedsuddenly on Nov. 20.She was born onMay 10, 1957 to thelate Jeanne Virginiaand George FrederickBreed Sr. in Washington,D.C. She marriedWilliam “Billy” Osborne on June 10, 2000and relocated from Laurel, Md. to Lusby,Md. She retired from the National Instituteof Health, Bethesda, Md. in 2002.Pammie is survived by her husband,Billy Osborne of Lusby, Md.; her sistersMarian “Bunnie” Clark of Pasadena, Md.and Diane Marstaller of Lusby, Md.; brotherGeorge F. Breed Jr. of South Carolina; herstep-daughters Michele Ward, of Chesapeake,Va., and Brandy Osborne of LexingtonPark, Md.; and, her grandchildren:Madison Durner, Brandon Bousquet, JazlynnBousquet and Austin Ward. She isalso survived by her animals she adored,her cat Kit and dog Opie.Pammie was a member of Lusby Post274 American Legion. She had a deeplove for animals and enjoyed spendingtime shopping and swimming at her friendCarol’s pool. She was always available for afriendly conversation and she will be deeplymissed by all, for leaving us too soon.Family & friends will be notified of amemorial service at a later date.In lieu of flowers, please make contributionsin Pamela’s memory to CalvertASPCA. Checks should be payable to HumaneSociety of Calvert County (HSCC), P.O. Box 3505 Prince Frederick, Md. 20678,www.humanesocietyofcalvertcounty.org. Arrangements provided by the RauschFuneral Home, P. A., Lusby, Md. For additionalinformation please visit www.rauschfuneralhomes.com.Spike Parker, 83Raymond “Spike”W. Parker, age 83, ofHuntingtown, Md.passed away suddenlyNov. 17 at CalvertMemorial Hospital.He was born Nov. 15,1929 in Leeland, Md.to Raymond Deroyand Mollie Elizabeth(Dean) Parker.He was raised on the family farmand educated in Prince George’s CountySchools. He joined the Army on May16,1955. While on leave after basic training, hemarried Ada M. Chaney on Sept. 20, 1955,in Lanham, Md. Spike then departed forKorea the following day. He was dischargedfrom the Army on April 13, 1957. Upon hisdischarge, Spike returned to farming in UpperMarlboro and also drove a school busfor the Prince George’s County Board ofEducation. He later retired and moved toCalvert County in 1995.In his leisure time he enjoyed watchingfootball, golf, bowling and the Grand OldOpera. Surviving are his wife Ada M. Parker;daughter Kathy Lynn Hill; granddaughterJessica Lynn Hill all of Huntingtown; anaunt Alice Sweeney of Chestertown, Md.and several nieces and nephews.Friends were received on Tuesday, Nov.20 at Rausch Funeral home, P.A., 8325 Mt.Harmony Lane, Owings, Md. Funeral andinterment services were held at MarylandVeterans Cemetery, Cheltenham Wednesday,Nov. 28, 2012. Memorial contributionsmay be made to the American Heart Association.For additional information or toleave condolences visit www.rauschfuneralhomes.com.Paul Dow Reddy Sr., 91Paul Dow ReddySr., 91, of Dunkirk,Md. passed away atSouth River Healthand Rehabilitation inEdgewater, Md. Hewas born Aug. 14,1921 in Danville, Ill.to Paul D. and Nettie(Davis) Reddy. At age17, he joined the Civilian ConservationCorps. Paul later moved to Washington,D.C. where he met and married Jean Smithin 1949. He and Jean lived in SE Washington,D.C. He was employed as a printer forthe federal government and later for thePrince George’s County government, retiringin 1967. He and Jean lived in Morningside,Md. until moving to North Beachin 2004. For the past year he has been livingat South River Health and Rehab inEdgewater. Paul was a Chief Fellowship inthe Moose Lodge, and member of the Suitlandand Upper Marlboro Lodges whereserved on the ritual team. He loved dancingand spending time with his family, andalso attending the various activities at theMoose Lodge.Paul is survived by his wife Jean C.Reddy; a son Paul D. Reddy, Jr. and wifeGloria, of Dunkirk; and, grandchildren:Patrick E. Reddy and wife Kim of Riva,Md.; Michael D. Reddy and wife Laurenof Chesapeake Beach; Matthew D. Reddyand wife Teresa of Chesapeake Beach;and, Rebecca A. Moss and husband Michaelof Dunkirk. Also surviving aregreat-grandchildren: Nathen, Tayler, Trevorand Peyton Reddy, and James Moss.Family and friends were received onNov. 24. A funeral service and celebrationof Paul’s life followed. Interment was atCedar Hill Cemetery, Suitland, Md. Foradditional information of to leave condolencesplease visit www.rauschfuneralhomes.comNanny Reid, 96Tamiline MaeReid “Nanny”, 96, ofNorth Beach passedaway Nov. 21, at hergreat-grandson’s residencein Dunkirk. Shewas born May 31, 1916in Weedonville, Va. toRobert Paul and LenaBelle (McDaniel)Gregan.Nanny was raised in Weedonvillewhere she attended public schools andgraduated from King George County HighSchool. She married Everett Davis Reid onApril 3, 1938 and then moved to Washington,D.C. Nanny was primarily a homemakeruntil her children were grown. Shewas then employed at Stone’s Straw Factoryin D.C. and as a packager at SafewayFood Stores, retiring in June 1974. Afterretirement, Nanny made and sold jewelryin a family owned flea market. She was amember of Forest Heights Baptist Church.Nanny enjoyed helping others, and sheloved jewelry and country music.Nanny was preceded in death byher husband, Everett. She is survived bydaughters Shirley F. Hamilton of NorthBeach, Mae T. Barnett of Monument,Colo. and Joyce E. Reid of San Antonio,TX; grandchildren Jeffrey R. Hamilton,Sr., Dean C. Hamilton, Michael R. Barnett,Denise Przybylowicz and KarenLindquist. Also surviving are greatgrandchildrenJeffrey R. Hamilton, Jr.,Stephanie M. Dewitt, Daniel C. Hamilton,Gabrielle Rodriguez, Dana and MitchellBarnett; a great-great-grandson BrandonR. Hamilton and a brother Dorsey P. Greganof Arlington, Va.Family and friends were receivedNov. 27, 2012 at Forest Heights BaptistChurch in Oxon Hill. Md. where a FuneralService and celebration of her life followed.Interment was in Cedar Hill Cemetery,Suitland. In lieu of flowers memorialcontributions may be made to ForestHeights Baptist Church, 6371 Oxon HillRoad, Oxon Hill, Md. 20745. For additionalinformation or to leave condolencesvisit www.rauschfuneralhomes.comVera E. Rogers, 78Vera E. Rogers,78, of CharlotteHall, Md. and a formerresident of LaPlata passed awayNovember 14 at theBurnett-Calvert HospiceHouse in PrinceFrederick, Md. Shewas born August 29,1934 in Boonville, N.Y. to Ralph and Edna(Montgomery) Stefhon. Vera was raisedin New York where she attended GeneralMartin Central School. She enlisted inthe United Stares Marine Corps on April25, 1953 and was honorably dischargedApril 15, 1955 as a Corporal, earning theNational Defense Service Ribbon. Whilein the military she met and married CarrolRogers. Vera later moved to Marylandand lived in Capitol Heights, Clintonand Churchton. Upon her retirement shemoved to La Plata, and has been a residentof Charlotte Hall Veterans Home in CharlotteHall, Md. for the past seven months.Vera was employed as an administrativesecretary at the University of MarylandUniversity College at College Park formany years. She also worked in sales atJC Penney in Annapolis, Md. Vera was amember of the American Legion Post inLa Plata. She enjoyed crafts, eating crabs,spending time with her grandchildren, andwas an avid Washington Redskins fan.Vera was preceded in death by herparents, her former husband Carrol Rogersand siblings Barbara Wills, Betty Michuraand Elton Stefhon. She is survived bychildren David E. Rogers and wife Lauriof Richmond, Va., Derrick A. Rogers andwife Karen of Fredericksburg, Va. andJennifer C. Seibert and husband Kennyof Owings, Md. She is also survived bygrandchildren Erica, David II, Andrew,Zoe, Aaron and Victoria Rogers, MegganScott, Gregory and Matthew Rogers,and Benjamin and Emily Seibert; a greatgrandsonLandon Scott; brothers Ralphand Ronald Stefhon and sisters Gail Stefhonand Jeanette Browning.Family and friends were receivedNov. 26 at Rausch Funeral Home, P.A.,8325 Mt. Harmony Lane, Owings, whereservices and a celebration of Vera’s lifefollowed. Interment was Maryland VeteransCemetery, Cheltenham, Md. Memorialcontributions in Vera’s name may bemade to Burnett-Calvert Hospice House,P.O. Box 838, Prince Frederick, Md. 20678or online at www.calverthospice.org. Foradditional information, or to leave condolences,visit www.rauschfuneralhomes.com.

19 Thursday, November 29, 2012The Calvert GazetteEleanor Gertrude Ward, 90Eleanor GertrudeWard, age 90, of Owings,Md. passed awayNov. 16 at CalvertCounty Nursing Centerin Prince Frederickafter a long illness.She was born Sept. 27,1922 in Paris, Marylandto John C. andAnnie (Trott) Ward.Eleanor attended Calvert CountySchools and graduated from Calvert HighSchool. She was employed by the UnitedStates Postal Service and was Postmasterof the Owings Post Office for many yearsbefore retiring in the late 1980’s. She alsoraised chickens and sold eggs for manyyears.Eleanor was a life long member ofFriendship United Methodist Church andwas very active in their functions. Eleanorhosted the NARFE lunches held at thechurch. She enjoyed cooking, needlepointand spending time with her extended family.She was preceded in death by her parentsand four brothers Gordon Kennard,James Robert, John Willard and Calvin L.Ward. She is survived by several nieces andnephews.Friends were received Nov. 20 atRausch Funeral Home, P.A., 8325 Mt. HarmonyLane, Owings, Md. A funeral serviceand celebration of Eleanor’s life wasthe following day at Friendship UnitedMethodist Church, 22 W. Friendship Road,Friendship, Md. 20758. Interment followedin the church cemetery. Memorial contributionsmay be made to Calvert Hospice, P.O.Box 838, Prince Frederick, Md. 20678 orat www.calverthospice.org. For additionalinformation or to leave condolences visitwww.rauschfuneralhomes.com.Patsy Westinghouse Warner, 71Patricia “Patsy”Westinghouse Warner,71, of PrinceFrederick, Md. passedaway Nov. 20 at WashingtonHospital Center.She was born Oct.26, 1941 in Baltimore,Md. to Louis Godfreyand Hettie Inez (Trott)Westinghouse. Patsy was educated in Baltimoreschools and graduated from EasternHigh School, class of 1959. Patsy wasmarried in 1960 until she moved to CalvertCounty in 1976. She worked for CalvertBank & Trust, retiring after 25 years. Shethen worked for Thomas L. Hance, Inc.for 12 years, leaving to take care of hergranddaughter. Patsy was a member of St.Paul’s Episcopal Church and the EasternStar. Patsy was well known for her quickwit and being the life of the party. She wasalways able to make you laugh no matterthe circumstance.Patsy was a loving and devoted motherto her three children; Bryan Klecz andwife Loretta of Chesapeake, Va.; ShawnKlecz and wife Nicki of California, Md.;and Susan Klecz Gorman of Prince Frederick.She is also survived by grandchildren:Kyle Shepherd of Florida and LilyGorman of Prince Frederick and a stepgranddaughterSophie Vicedomine ofMass. Patsy was preceded in death by abrother Louis Westinghouse Jr.Family and friends were received onNov. 26 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church,25 Church Street, Prince Frederick, Md.,where services and a celebration of Patsy’slife were held the following day. Intermentfollowed in the church cemetery. For additionalinformation or to leave condolences,please visit www.rauschfuneralhomes.com.Carol Jean “Susie” Wayson, 59Carol Jean “Susie”Wayson, 59, a longtimeresident of Wayson’sCorner in Lothian,Md. passed away Nov.21, at Anne ArundelMedical Center in Annapolis,Md. Susie wasborn Sept. 27, 1953 inLos Angeles, Calif. toCharles Russell and Ruth Elizabeth (Behe)Rayburn.She graduated from Southern HighSchool in 1971. Susie married Richard Alan“Ricky” Wayson on June 25, 1988. Shewas a licensed insurance agent and ownedCommercial Insurance Services, Inc. inCharlotte Hall, Md. Susie enjoyed reading,spending time with her family and was a fanof NASCAR and the Baltimore Ravens.She is survived by her husband of 24years, Ricky Wayson and children: ShawnaM. Brady of Lothian; Jodi Gott and husbandJason of Chesapeake Beach; and, ChrisWayson and wife Kathleen of Sterling, Va.Also surviving are ten grandchildren, abrother Steve Rayburn of Lusby, and a sisterCheryl Hurley and husband Mark.Family and friends will be received onMonday, Nov. 26, at Rausch Funeral Home,P.A., 8325 Mt. Harmony Lane, Owings,where services and a celebration of Susie’slife will follow at 8 p.m. Interment will beprivate. For additional information or toleave condolences visit www.rauschfuneralhomes.comDorothy Louise Witten, 89Dorothy Louise Witten, age 89, ofPrince Frederick, Md. passed away on Nov.13 at Calvert County Nursing Center. Shewas born July 17, 1923 in Washington, DCto Charles H. and Lillian (Trego) Kramer.She was married to Raymond Frank Wittenwho passed away in 1954. Dorothy wasa resident of Chesapeake Beach from 1988until moving to Prince Frederick in 2000.She was employed as an assistant to Dr.Paul B. Bender in Marlow Heights, Md.until her retirement in 1989. Besides herhusband Dorothy was preceded in death bytwo daughters Linda Rae Witten and JoanPriester and a sister Julia Robinson.Surviving are two sons John ParksWitten of Huntingtown, Md. and BarryFrank Witten of Alexandria, Va.,seven grandchildren and seven greatgrandchildren.A graveside service was held at SouthernMemorial Gardens, Dunkirk, Md.For information or to leave a condolencevisit www.rauschfuneralhomes.comYour Online Community forCharles, Calvert, and St. Mary’s CountiesMyrna Iris Zelaya– Quesada, 41Myrna Iris Zelaya–Quesada, age 41,died suddenly at herhome in Friendship,Md. She was born Feb.9, 1971 in San PedroSula, Honduras to MarioAntonio Zelaya –Najera and Myrna IrisQuesada de Zelaya.She came to the United States with herfamily in 1977 living in New York, Florida,Texas and setting in Maryland in 1982.Myrna graduated from George WashingtonUniversity in 1996 with BachelorDegrees in French and Biology. She latergraduated from John Hopkins with dualmasters in journalism and health sciences.She was a former journalist with the UnitedStates Food and Drug Administration Centerfor Food Safety and Applied Nutrition.Myrna was married to David WendellOswald III on April 15, 2012 at BradleyHills Presbyterian Church in Bethesda. Md.and has resided in Friendship since.Myrna is survived by her husband David,parents Mario A. and Myrna Iris Zelayaand a brother Mario A. Zelaya – Quesada ofHoboken, NJ. Also surviving are stepsonsZachary Glenn Oswald and David WendellOswald, IV of Friendship, Md. Servicesand a celebration of Myrna’s life will beheld at Bradley Hills Presbyterian Church,Bethesda, MD at a later date. Memorial donationsmay be made to Zachary and DavidOswald Educational Fund. For additionalinformation or to leave condolences visitww.rauschfuneralhomes.com.Over 250,000Southern Marylanderscan’t be wrong!New to the area? 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The Calvert GazetteThursday, November 29, 2012 20The Calvert Gazette is always looking for more local talent to feature!To submit art or band information for our entertainment section,e-mail sarahmiller@countytimes.net.The Three Musketeers is a ‘Boy’s Play’By Sarah MillerStaff WriterSt. Leonard’s Dominic Fragman aims to makehis mark on the world as a drummer, and the nextstop on his rise to the top is New York City.Having grown up in a house full of instruments,Fragman said, “With all that stuff there, you just pickit up and start playing.”Fragman’s earliest performance was at Cody’sPool Hall when he was 11. Since then, he studiedmusic and has played with different groups from theWashington, D.C. area. He spent some time in Nashville,Tenn. checking out the county music scene,deciding it wasn’t the right fit for him. Currently, heplays with bands locally for regular engagements atthe Ram’s Head in Annapolis.He plays for 14 different bands on a regular basis,which exposes him to different music types andartists and teaches him to go with the flow, musicallyspeaking. The down side is no time to completelymeld with a band and help develop their sound, hesaid.Fragman’s musical background runs the gamut,from jazz and classical to Afro-Cuban and county,adding that everything he does is designed to helpbuild his career as a professional on-stage musician.In addition to the time he spends on stage, Fragmansaid he practices four or five hours per day.When not performing or practicing, his mind remainsfocused on music. Fragman is a contributing writer towww.allaboutjazz.com, JazzTimes, and has writtenthe listing about Paul Murphy for the Oxford MusicDictionary.Washington, D.C. based jazz drummer Murphyis Fragman’s teacher and mentor, who Fragman approachedthree years ago to teach him.Murphy said he was reluctant at first to takeFragman on, but when he heard about Fragman’saspirations as a musician he decided to teach Fragmanfree of charge, as long as the younger drummerwas learning. Fragman’s decision to go to Nashvilleand play with artists – such as Martina McBride andLinda Davis – pleased Murphy. Even though countrywasn’t Fragman, Murphy said it is invaluable experienceto play with and meet such big-name artists.Mentoring Fragman includedintroducing him to musicians Murphyhas worked with in the past,and bringing Fragman along whenhe recorded “Foundations” withjazz pianist Larry Willis. Fragmanearned credit as a production assistanton the CD.Fragman said the experiencehelped him see what it was like ina professional recording studio,though he still prefers his musiclive. He said live music has a “soul”that recordings rarely capture.Before he heads to Manhattan,Fragman will have a couple showsin Southern Maryland. He can befound at the Ruddy Duck on Nov.30, Dec. 20 and Jan. 3 and at AnnmarieGarden on Dec. 28 from 6to 9 p.m. He will also have a handfulof performances in Washington,D.C.Murphy encouraged Fragmanto go, adding he did so himselfwhen he was younger.Photos courtesy of Dominic FragmanLocal drummer headed for New York City.“If you want to play in New York, you have to goto New York to play,” he said.Murphy said he is looking forward to watchingFragman’s career grow.“He has a good shot at becoming what he wantsto be.”sarahmiller@countytimes.netEntertainment CalendarLive Music: “Lake Effects”Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 DowellRoad, Dowell) – 8:30 p.m.Live Music: “Redwine Jazz Trio”The Westlawn Inn (9200 ChesapeakeAvenue, North Beach) – 7:30 p.m.Thursday, Nov. 29Live Music: “GrooveSpan”Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 DowellRoad, Dowell) – 8 p.m.Saturday, Dec. 1Live Music: “GrooveSpan”Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 DowellRoad, Dowell) – 6:30 p.m.Live Music: “No Green Jelly Beenz”Vera’s White Sands Beach Club (1200White Sands Drive, Lusby) – 9:30 p.m.Live Music: “Fran Scuderi”Running Hare Vineyard (150 AdelinaRoad, Prince Frederick) – 1 p.m.Sunday, Dec. 2Live Music: “Gerry Swarbrick”Running Hare Vineyard (150 AdelinaRoad, Prince Frederick) – 1 p.m.

21 Thursday, November 29, 2012The Calvert GazetteCLUES ACROSS1. Buttery salad lettuce5. Xtreme sport term “Shred the___”9. Superior of an abbey14. R____y: prayer beads15. Unaccompanied & apart16. ___ and Diu, Indian17. Norway’s capital18. Notice of someone’s death19. High above20. 2012 London Games23. Optic covering24. Mrs. Nixon25. Turkish title of respect26. Eyelid hair31. Degraded35. Saudi peninsula36. Small fry37. Back talk38. Disposed to inflict pain41. Put in advance43. Landed properties45. Zedong46. Shellac resin47. Awaken from sleep51. Naval signalling system56. Ancient Semitic gods57. Fleur-de-lys58. Stomach of an animal59. Separates seating areas60. 100 = 1 Samoan tala61. Fante edwo, yam62. Jubilant delights63. Extinct ratite birds64. Coarse fileCLUES DOWN1. Negative cheers2. One periodical3. Mild and pleasant4. Cheatgrass or downy5. Rejoiced6. Person of no influence7. Plant source for indigo8. Key in again9. Compatibility device10. Indonesian jewelry island11. Big man on campus12. Stumblebums13. Explosive21. Dresden River22. Mexican Indian27. Emit coherent radiation28. Arab overgarments29. VI or six30. Thou ____ sinned31. French abbot32. Prevents entry33. Be next to34. Stalk of a moss capsule39. Books of maps40. Jump upward or forward41. Can’t move42. Covers a building44. Division into factions45. Boat area48. Lesion49. Bonitos genus50. Good gosh!51. Cruise52. State of comfort53. Young woman (French)54. 100-year-old-cookie55. Exchange56. Shopping receptacleLast Week’s Puzzle SolutionsKiddie ernKor

Out & AboutSaturday, Dec. 1• Final Maker’s Market of 2012Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center(Annmarie Garden), 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.Enjoy the, at. Find unique gifts forfriends, family members, children, andcolleagues. December’s Maker’s Market isextended by two hours giving guests moretime to shop; don’t forget to stop in the GiftShop at Annmarie as well for even moreshopping opportunities. Handcrafted wooditems, fresh produce, baked goods, knitteditems, wool dog coats, performance arttoys, and jewelry are just a few treasures tobe found. Admission to Maker’s Market isfree. Should time permit, explore the gardensor experience the new exhibit GLITZ:Art That Sparkles! Regular admission to theArts Building and the Garden applies. Ample,accessible and convenient parking is locatedin the parking lot and adjacent parkingfield. Handicap parking is available throughthe main gate.• MedArt Holiday Open House10735 Town Center Boulevard, Suite1, Dunkirk Gateway Business Center,Dunkirk, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Featuring artist Paul McGehee andstudents from Cardinal Hickey Academy,refreshments, live music and door prizes.For more information call 310-855-4515 or410-257-6616 or go to www.medartgalleries.com• Artworks at 7thArtworks at 7th, 9100 Bay Avenue in NorthBeach, 1 to 6 p.m.Please join us at the opening receptionfor our holiday gift show featuring smallworks by over 25 local artists, includingjewelry, ceramics, paintings, prints, cards,fabric art, ornaments and more.• LBA Third Annual Tree LightingCeremonyLusby Commons Shopping Center, 5:30p.m.The community event will include avisit from Santa Claus, who will arrive ingrand style courtesy of the Solomons VolunteerFire & Rescue Department. Santa,along with local business owners will kickoff the holiday season with an official lightingof the town’s tree. Other activities include:live music, Christmas caroling, facepainting, hot chocolate and pictures withSanta Claus. The event is free and open tothe public.The tree lighting is courtesy of theLusby Business Association, Solomons VolunteerFire and Rescue Department, SYBOptimist Club, Girl Scout Service Troop 10-10, the Lusby Commons, Dunkin Donuts ofLusby. The town tree will be on display untilJan. 1, 2013. For information on the treelighting, or the Lusby Business AssociationReCURRINg EveNTSThe Calvert Gazettevisit www.shoplusby.comor contact NancePretto Simmons at nance@shoplusby.com.• Community Christmas Hymn-SingNorth Beach Union Church, 8912 ChesapeakeAve., (next to North Beach TownHall), 7 p.m.Various choirs will alternate with congregationalsinging of traditional Christmascarols. Refreshments and fellowship followthis free event open to all.Sunday, Dec. 2• St. Maries MusicaAsbury ~Solomons Retirement Community,3 p.m.For Asbury Solomons residents andtheir families. For more information go towww.smmusica.org.Monday, Dec. 3• S.M.A.R.T Southern Maryland ArtifactRecovery TeamElks Lodge 1015 Dares Beach Rd, PrinceFredrick, (on the right just past SMECO),7 p.m.Meets first Monday of every month.Everyone is welcome. Contact Clarence(Bunker) Hill directly for any informationat (636) 299-2599 www.treasuresearching.com.Friday, Dec. 7• Careers in Construction DaySouthern Maryland, Center for Tradesand Energy Training (CTET), 17 IrongateDrive, Waldorf. 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.This CTET career and job fair bringslocal business and military organizations togetherin one place to recruit trades workersin plumbing, electrical, HVAC, welding andcarpentry for job openings and future workforceneeds. Within the highly competitiveconstruction industry, those with certificationsand licenses, as well as entry-levelworkers, are invited to learn about opportunitiesin Southern Maryland. Participantsare encouraged to bring resumes and to bedressed for an interview. Information onCSM training in the trades will be available.Free. For information, contact CSM CTETDirector Dr. Ricky C. Godbolt, rgodbolt@csmd.edu or 301-539-4733.• Solomons Christmas WalkCalvert Marine Museum (14200 SolomonsIsland Road, Solomons), 6 to 9 p.m.Enjoy live entertainment, crafts, refreshments,and a visit from Santa and theotter both nights. Free. Do your holidayshopping in the Museum Store – CMMmembers save 20 percent all weekend.• Artworks@7thArtworks@7th is located at 9100 Bay Avenue in North Beach, 1 to 6 p.m.Please join us at the opening reception for our holiday gift show featuring smallworks by over 25 local artists, including jewelry, ceramics, paintings, prints, cards, fabricart, ornaments and more. The show goes from Nov. 29 thru Dec. 30. Artworks@7th is acooperative gallery with 23 artists in media ranging from pottery, sculpture, ceramics,glassware, custom art jewelry, and stained glass to landscape paintings and photographswith views of Chesapeake and North Beach, of local scenery, barns and farmland, waterviews, equestrian art and historic views of Washington, D.C. We also have wonderfulflorals and still life in pastel, oil and watercolor.Hours are 11 a.m.to 5 p.m. Thursday through Sunday or by appointment. For moreinformation or directions call 410-286-5278 or go to www.artworksat7th.com• Solomons Annual Christmas WalkSolomons and Annmarie Sculpture Garden,6 to 9 p.m.Activities include tree lighting, puppetshow, lighted boat parade traditional treelighting ceremony complete with Santa atthe Solomons Riverwalk Pavilion In additionto the holiday shopping atmosphereat Solomons’ businesses, will be P.A.W.S.pet adoptions at carmen’s Gallery, a livenativity scene weather permitting at OurLady Star of the Sea, and “GLITZ: Art thatSparkles” exhibit at Annmarie SculptureGarden and Arts Center.• “Rufus the Rednosed Raindog”Our Lady Start of the Sea Church, 225 AlexanderStreet, Solomons, 7 p.m.Free puppet show presented by theBlue Sky Puppet Theatre and sponsored byCommunity Bank of Tri-County.Saturday, Dec. 8• Third Holiday Prince Frederick ArtWalkCalvART Gallery, 110 Solomons IslandRoad North, Prince Frederick, 11 a.m. to5 p.m.Reception at CalvART Gallery, 5 to 8p.m.The Annual Prince Frederick ArtWalk is back. Organized by the artists ofCalvART Gallery, the 2012 Prince FrederickArtwalk is capped off with reception.Raffle basket full of gifts and stockingstuffers to be awarded to one of our luckyArtwalk and Reception attendees. DetailedArtwalk maps are available at www.artwalkprincefrederick.com.Make is a shopping day by discovering10 participating businesses: CalvARTGallery, Dream Weaver Cafe, Artist ParranCollery’s Eartha Tile Studio, ChesapeakeArt and Frame, The Bead Boutique, CalvertCommercial hosting Sue Page Beads,Fantasy Art at Third Eye Comics, AggroJoe’s Skate Boards, 4H Crafts and demonstrationsfrom two clubs at the CommunityResources Building. Also, artists AbbeyGriffin and Ann Trentman will be showingtheir media at Historic Linden. Music willbe performed by Mark Guiffrida, Tuba Santaand The Garrett Music Academy. (410)257-7005• Solomons Christmas WalkCalvert Marine Museum, 4200 SolomonsIsland Road, Solomons, 6 to 9 p.m.Enjoy live entertainment, crafts, refreshments,and a visit from Santa and theotter both nights. Free. Do your holidayshopping in the Museum Store – CMMmembers save 20 percent all weekend.• Lighted Boat ParadeCalvert Marine Museum 14200 SolomonsIsland Road, Solomons, 6:15 to 7:15 p.m.Boat captains and crews are invited toparticipate in the Solomons Lighted BoatParade on Saturday evening during the 28Annual Solomons Christmas Walk. Allboats, any size, shape, or make are welcometo decorate your ship’s starboard side andmore to show your holiday spirit. Prizes willbe awarded. Visit www.solomonsmaryland.com for more information and to register.• Solomons Annual Christmas WalkActivitiesSolomons and Annmarie Sculpture Garden,6 to 9 p.m.In addition to the holiday shopping atmosphereat Solomons businesses, will beP.A.W.S. pet adoptions at carmen’s Gallery,a live nativity scene weather permitting atOur Lady Star of the Sea, and “GLITZ: Artthat Sparkles” exhibit at Annmarie SculptureGarden and Arts Center.Thursday, November 29, 2012 22• Breakfast with SantaIsaac’s Restaurant (in Holiday Inn in Solomons),8 to 11 a.m.Cost is $7 for adults and $5 for childrenages 10 and younger. Children must be accompaniedby an adult and reservations arerequired by calling 410-326-6311.• Santa’s Coffee HouseCalvert Marine Museum, 14200 SolomonsIsland Road, Solomons, 6 to 9 p.m.Weather conditions permitting.• Lighted Boat Parade SolomonsYachting Center and end along the boardwalkwill begin at 6:15 to 7:15 p.m.The parade can be easily viewed frommany of the restaurants and establishmentson Back Creek or the Patuxent Riverboardwalk.• Annual Calvert County Central RepublicanCommittee Christmas PartyCynthia and Cal Steuart’s Home, 1955 PottsPoint Road, Huntingtown, 7 to 10 p.m.Serving ham, turkey, gravy, sweet potatocasserole, sauerkraut, cranberry salad,rolls, corn pudding, open bar with beer,wine, iced tea, coffee and dessert. Silentauction. $30 per person. RSVP by Dec. 1.Sunday, Dec. 9• Members Yule PartyCalvert Marine Museum, 14200 SolomonsIsland Road, Solomons, 12 to 4 p.m.CMM members only will enjoy avisit from Santa and Squeak the river otter,cookie decorating, entertainment featuringclowns, Blondi and Bunky, along with goodfood. The museum is closed to the public;the Museum Store is open to all visitorsfrom 10:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.• SBA sponsored Holiday PartyThe Back Creek Bistro, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.The event is open to the public and reservationsare required. Cost is $30 per person.For reservations, call 410-326-9900 oremail reservations@backcreekbistro.com.Tuesday, Dec. 11• Integration of Unmanned Aviationinto National AirspacePatuxent River Naval Air Museum, 22156Three Notch Road, Lexington Park, 5 to7:00 p.m.The Patuxent Partnership and the Associationof Naval Aviation’s Squadron18 invite members of the public, business,and base communities to a panel and receptionIntegration of Unmanned Aviationinto National Airspace. The moderator willbe RADM Tim Heely, USN (ret), and thekeynote speaker will Mr. Michael R. Erk,SES, Deputy Program Executive OfficerUnmanned Aviation PEO U&W, Naval AirSystems Command. Panelists include Mr.Mike Deitchman, ONR, and Mr. Matt Scassero,Executive Director, Mid-Atlantic UnmannedAerial Systems Coalition.Business Casual/Military uniform ofthe day. The cost is $10 per person paid inadvance (before Monday, Dec. 10 at noon.)by credit card (VI/MC) on the PatuxentPartnership website or by cash or check deliveredor mailed to The Patuxent Partnership,21789 N. Coral Dr., Suite 2C, LexingtonPark, MD 20653. $15 per person paid atthe door, if seating is available. Sorry, norefunds. Proceeds after expenses go to TheAssociation of Naval Aviation’s Squadron#18 and Patuxent River Naval Air MuseumAssociation

23 Thursday, November 29, 2012The Calvert GazetteLibrary EventsOut & AboutWednesday, Nov. 28• The Zombie ApocalypseApproachesCalvert Library Prince Frederick,850 Costley Way, 7- 8:30 pm.It’s only a matter of timebefore we need to protect our deliciousbrains from mindless, reanimatedcorpses. How preparedare you? Join us for a zombiethemedscavenger hunt to testhow well you and your friendscould survive the Zombie Apocalypse.Call or go online to registertoday – good luck. For moreinformation call 410-535-0291 or301-855-1862.Friday, Nov. 30• On Pins & NeedlesCalvert Library Prince Frederick,850 Costley Way, 1- 4:00p.m.Bring your quilting, needlework,knitting, crocheting, orother project for an afternoon ofconversation and shared creativity.For more information call410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.Saturday, Dec. 1• Gingerbread HouseWorkshopCalvert Library Prince Frederick,850 Costley Way, 10-11 a.m.and 2-3 p.m. 410-535-0291Calvert Library SouthernBranch, 20 Appeal Way,Lusby, 10-11 a.m. and 2-3 p.m.410-326-5289.Come and celebrate the holidayseason by building a smallgingerbread house. Each child isasked to bring a bag of candy toshare with the group to decorateall the gingerbread houses. Forchildren first through seventhgrades. Please register. Call formore information.Monday, Dec. 3• Book DiscussionCalvert Library Prince Frederick,850 Costley Way, 7-8:30 p.m.410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.The Great Gatsby by F. ScottFitzgerald, an exquisitely craftedtale of America in the 1920s, thestory of the fabulously wealthyJay Gatsby and his love for thebeautiful Daisy Buchanan, oflavish parties on Long Island at atime when The New York Timesnoted “gin was the national drinkand sex the national obsession”.Tuesday, Dec. 4• Resume and Cover LetterWorkshopCalvert Library Prince Frederick,850 Costley Way, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.Need help with your resume?Join job counselor SandraHoller in a small group to learnwhat makes a strong resume andcover letter. If you have one started,bring it with you so editingcan happen on the spot. Pleaseregister by calling 410-535-0291or 301-855-1862.• Writers by the Bay @ theLibraryCalvert Library Prince Frederick,850 Costley Way, 7-8:30 p.m.Looking for a writers’group? All writers and would-bewriters are welcome to come forcritique & camaraderie. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862Wednesday, Dec. 5• Cinema CaféCalvert Library Prince Frederick,850 Costley Way, 6-8:30p.m.When second-graders Bryceand Juli first meet, Juli knowsit’s love; Bryce is appalled. Themovie gives viewers a look backthrough the characters’ lifetimesas seen from each point of viewand how things may have happeneddifferently. Based onthe novel Flipped by WendelinVan Draanen. Romantic coming-of-agecomedy. For moreinformation 410-535-0291 or301-855-1862.Thursday, Dec 6• Holiday Evening StorytimeCalvert Library FairviewBranch, Rt. 4 and ChaneyvilleRoad, Owings, 7-7:45 p.mJoin us for a wide varietyof holiday stories and activities.For more information call410-257-2101.• Retiring Gracefully Series:Healthy Retirement LifestyleCalvert Library Prince Frederick,850 Costley Way, 7- 8:30p.m.Hear from high-energy KeriLipperini, Office on Aging ProgramManager who will host aFamily Feud-style exchange toget you excited and informedabout an active and involved retirement.Meet a few active retireeswho are great examples ofmaking the most of your goldenyears. Please register by call 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.• Holiday Evening StorytimeCalvert Library SouthernBranch, 20 Appeal Way, Lusby,7- 8 p.m.Family storytime for preschoolers.Program includesbooks, songs, and flannel boardstories. For more information call410-326-5289.Friday, Dec. 7• On Pins & NeedlesCalvert Library Prince Frederick,850 Costley Way, 1-4 p.m.Bring your quilting, needlework,knitting, crocheting, orother project for an afternoon ofconversation and shared creativity.For more information call410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.Saturday, Dec. 8• Gingerbread HouseWorkshopCalvert Library Twin BeachesBranch, 3819 Harbor Road,Chesapeake Beach, 10-11a.m. &2-3 p.m., 410-257-2411.Calvert Library FairviewBranch, Rt. 4 and ChaneyvilleRoad, Owings, 10-11 a.m. and2-3 p.m.Come and celebrate the holidayseason by building a smallgingerbread house. Each child isasked to bring a bag of candy toshare with the group to decorateall the gingerbread houses. Forchildren in first through seventhgrades. Please register.Monday, Dec. 10• Book DiscussionCalvert Library Twin BeachesBranch, 3819 Harbor Road,Chesapeake Beach, 7-8:30 p.m.Pot Luck Holiday Mealat Town Center Apartments.For more information call410-257-2411.Tuesday, Dec. 11• Lifelong Learning SeriesDownloading eBooks usingOverdriveCalvert Library Twin BeachesBranch, 3819 Harbor Road,Chesapeake Beach, 7-8:30 p.m.Do you own an iPad, Kindle,Nook, or other e-reader or tablet?Did you know you can check outebooks from the library for anyof these devices? In this workshopwe’ll show you how, anddiscuss the differences betweenthe devices themselves. Perfectfor Christmas research. Pleaseregister, and if you have a device,bring it. For more information410-257-2411.Enjoy the TrophyFur andFeathersBy Keith McGuireContributing WriterMy better halfabsolutely despisesthis time of year. Isuppose, if you arenot a hunter, youwould agree. On theother hand, if youare reading this column,then you mightunderstand my dilemma,or at least, harbor some sympathy foreither her cause or mine.As for me, this is a time of year that Ilive for.The deer season starts off mildly enoughwith casual excursions into the woods as thebugs begin to die off. It’snot long before deer huntingactivities begin to buildto a point where good, mildmannered,easy-to-get-alongwithhusbands rearrange theircalendars for more solitude inthe woods than a non-huntingwife would ever understand.Then it happens. A deeris harvested and butchered,and the house begins to takeon a different sort of aromaas the venison is cooked intostews, jerky, breakfast sausage,meat loaf, chili, andother concoctions that a man cooks best.Meanwhile, Christmas shopping, craftfairs and other such holiday preparations takecenter stage as an escape for a non-huntingspouse.But, it doesn’t end there. Suppose, for amoment, that the harvested deer was a truetrophy; one that would qualify for somebody’srecord book. Now things get evenmore interesting in the “ordinary” household.The hunter is absolutely sure that themagnificent animal that he has harvestedis the best, or among the best – at the veryleast – that has ever been seen; at least in hishousehold. A full shoulder mount is the onlyway to show respect to such a fine animal.The non-hunting spouse is not impressed.Just where, exactly, is such a mountto be displayed? It is designed to be on a wall,but that will not occur in the house whereshe lives. Perhaps it would look best in thegarage, or the shed. Certainly it will not bedisplayed in the living room, dining room, orany bedroom of the main house; absolutelynot.And so it goes. The hunter who lives forthis time of year is scoffed and disregarded assomeone who wasted their time in the woodsduring such a beautiful and busy time of year.How could they!Mind you, I am not talking about mylovely wife or me. This year’s trophy is beingtreated as an absolute prize. The meat isbeing served in sumptuous casseroles anddishes fit for a king. The trophy mount willhave a special place in my castle and the décorwill be suitably adjusted to fit the spirit ofthe harvest.This will last for a month or two. Afterthat, the beast moves to the garage or shedwith the rest of the best ever deer mounts.This reminds me of a good hunting buddyof mine who some years ago insisted thatevery buck that he harvested was spectacularin its own right. If it wasn’t pretty, then he hadthe taxidermist take some special measuresto make it so. (Believe it or not, they can doanything.) The walls of his great room werefestooned with many, many bucks, alongwith ducks, pheasant, foxes, wild turkeys,and other critters. It was truly spectacular.The end of this story is that he is no longerPhoto Courtesy of: Kill Theory Outdoor Video ProductionsMorgan Thompson harvested her own trophiesbefore deer season.married and, sadly, lives on his own in halfthe house that he had when he was married.Keith has hunted wild game and waterfowlin Maryland and other states for morethan 45 years. When the fishing seasonwanes, you will find him in the woods untildeer season finishes.

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