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The Calvert GazetteThursday, May 10, 2012 2Also Inside3 County News11 Letters12 Feature Story14 Obituaries16 Community17 Business18 Education19 Newsmaker20 Entertainment21 Out & About22 Games23 Sportsout & aboutThis spring Patuxent Voices takes a sentimental journey through the great pop tunes from the1940s, 50s, and 60s. The group has performances set for May 12, 19 and 20.countyQBH St M County TImes Half Ad:Layout 1 3/1/11 3:28 PM Page 1Charlie Brown, left, and John Studds find some keepers during Free Comic Book Day at Third EyeComics in Prince Frederick. Upwards of 300 people were in the store on Saturday for the event.On T heCoverMsgr. Michael Wilson and Sister Carolyn MarieBetsch stand with Ashlynn Dziekiewicz (left), PatrickLynch and Lauren Weber in front of Our Lady Starof the Sea School. Sister Carolyn Marie’s last dayas principal will be July 1. After that, she plans toremain as a teacher at OLSS.MHBRNo. 103

3 Thursday, May 10, 2012The Calvert GazetteBy Corrin M. HoweStaff WriterCOUNTYNEWSSheriff’s Open House Educational and FunResidents on their way home fromsoccer and baseball games on Saturdaystopped by the Calvert CountySheriff’s Open House to learn moreabout local law enforcement services,have little bit of fun at a mini carnivaland sample food from some localrestaurants.CFC R.L. Hood and Cpl. Scottfrom the Detention Center drew interestthroughout the day as they showedand explained various weapons takenfrom previous inmates. Although thedisplay was dated, it showed the ingenuityof men and women who havenothing but time on their hands.“They are always one step aheadbecause they have the time,” Scott said.What looked like a romancenovel, when opened had been guttedout and cigarettes were hidden within.Another item which was sharp enoughto stab someone turned out to be sevenStyrofoam cups melted together andsharpened to a point.However, not all the resourcefulnessof the inmates is dangerous. Hoodsaid he saw the inmates stack a bunchof books across the table to use as aping pong net. For the ball, they usedthe ball from a roll-on deodorant bottle.Scott said inmates now have touse a brush attached to their fingers tobrush their teeth because regular toothbrushescan be made into weapons.Animal Control had its van outand open so people could see the cagesinside. Officer Ditcher demonstratedall the different tools he uses to safelycatch animals.S.W.A.T. showed off their newvehicle, which carries “everythingwe need from vests towater bottles.” Members of theteam recently traveled to Floridato pick up the sleek newblack truck in time for the TikiBar opening.Sgt. V. Bortchevsky explainedhow various toolshelp the Sheriff’s departmentreconstruct an automobile accident.The tools included afragment of a tire filed with cementused in conjunction witha scale to determine the “drag”on the road – which ultimatelyhelps determine the speed ofthe vehicle at the time of theaccident. Airbag modules, accordingto Bortchevsky, are awealth of information.Sgt. Gregory and his team drewa large crowd when K-9 Edo showedhow he protects officers by biting andnot letting go until his handler callshim off.According to Sheriff Mike Evans,the open house held every other yearis just another way to give back to thecommunity.corrin@somdpublishing.netCpl. Scott stands by the Detention Center display case ofconfiscated contraband to display the ingenuity of inmates.Photos by Corrin M. HoweSgt. V. Botchevsky holds up a tail light bulb to demonstratehow an accident reconstruction expert knows whether or not avehicle’s lights were on at the time of the collision.General EstateFriday,May 11th -6 p.m.Nursery Stock(Gifts for Mother’s Day)Saturday,May 12th - 4 p.m.Future Sheriff Deputy Trey Buckler is one of several academy students being dunked during the open house.Free Estimates!Chesapeake Auction HouseSt. Leonard, MD 20685 • 410-586-1161 • chesapeakeauctionhouse.comGREAT MILLS TRADING POSTANYTHING ASPHALTDRIVEWAYS • ROADS • MILLING301-994-0300 LOCAL • 301-870-2289 DCWWW.GREATMILLSTRADINGPOST.COM • Great Mills, MD

COUNTYNEWSThe Calvert GazetteSpecial Session Calledto Revisit Taxes, Pension ShiftThursday, May 10, 2012 4By Guy LeonardStaff WriterWhen the legislature left Annapoliswithout passing Gov. Martin O’Malley’skey tax increase provision, it meant $500million in cuts to services like educationand money to counties, but with the May 14special session looming lawmakers seempoised to increase taxes on those earningmore than $100,000 and begin makingcounties responsible for teacher retirement.Political observers on both sides of theaisle say the O’Malley administration likelyhas the votes to pass the legislation thatwould bridge the gap left by the so-calledFree InItIal ConsultatIonThe law offices of P.a. 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MARY’S • PG • CALVERT“doomsday budget.”House Minority Leader AnthonyO’Donnell (R-Dist.29C) slammed thespecial session as a detriment to prosperityin an already down economy becauseit would not only raise taxes on strugglingfamilies but force counties to raise taxesagain to pay for teacher pensions.He said that despite the $500 millionin cuts the budget still increased overall by$700 million.“They called it doomsday becausetwo percent wasn’t enough,” O’Donnellsaid. “This is going to be a killer for familieswho are struggling to pay their billsand put food on their tables.”(301) 932-7700 (301) 870-7111Still, O’Donnell believed that thereare enough votes in the House of Delegatesto pass the measure. It already has enoughsupport in the Senate.“The Democrats will fall in lineand say ‘Yes sir, yes sir three bags full’,”O’Donnell said.Del. John Wood (D-Dist.29A) said hewill not support the package as it was leftat the end of the session unless there werechanges made to it to lessen the impact ontaxes and teacher pension costs.“It’ll affect a lot of people,” Wood saidof the legislation as proposed. “I didn’tsupport it then and the chances are prettylikely I will not.”Sen. Roy Dyson said he would alsooppose tax increases but he believedO’Malley had worked to line up the votesfor the package’s passage.To go into the special session withoutthe votes lined up would be too big of apolitical risk for a governor who did notlook good during the initial session, Dysonsaid.“This would be a political disaster[for O’Malley] if not,” he said.Todd Eberly, political science professorat St. Mary’s College of Maryland,said that O’Malley all but certainly hadthe votes to pass the tax increases and thepension shift, the key would be to do thebusiness in the three days allotted.Failing to pass the measure quicklywould be to relive the embarrassmentthat the legislature suffered the first timearound, he said.“There’s not much that anyone can doto slow it down,” Eberly said. “I don’t seeanything stopping it.”Many of the high salary residents ofSouthern Maryland would be hit by the taxincreases, he said, but county’s like MontgomeryCounty would be hit the hardestbecause of the high income residents there.“They’d rather take the heat for tax increasesthan for cutting services,” Eberlysaid.Eberly said that the so-called doomsdaybudget would have solved the state’sdeficit for just one year, but tax increaseswould go a long way to closing the gap onthe state’s structural deficit.Still the actual cuts to services werenot really as severe as initially billed.“The cuts weren’t that bad,” Eberlysaid. “They weren’t a doomsday.”Del. John Bohanan (D-Dist.29B) thechair of the house Spending AffordabilityCommittee, said that the tax increaseswere necessary if cuts to education were tobe avoided.The state had already cut a great dealto employment at state agencies, he said,by 5,500 employees over the past severalyears.“State agencies are pretty well skinniedup,” Bohanan said. “Pretty much wehave volunteers running our state parks.“I hate tax increases as much as anybody.We’ve got a choice, either cut educationor raise taxes on 10 percent of thestate.”guyleonard@countytimes.netDo You Feel Crabby When You Get YourInsurance Bill in the Mail? 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COUNTYNEWSThe Calvert GazetteThursday, May 10, 2012 6Trying to Find a Good Home for HorsesBy Sarah MillerStaff WriterThe Freedom Hill Horse Rescue held theirannual adoption and family fun day at DoubleJ Stables in Owings.Freedom Hill Rescue Vice President andTreasurer Lori Harrington said the rescue wasstarted in 2004 and is a registered non-profitorganization. She said the horses that come tothem are from a variety of backgrounds – somehave been surrendered by their owners whocould no longer take care of them, some havebeen abused and some have been rescued fromthe slaughterhouse.Harrington said Freedom Hill volunteerswork with the horses as long as necessary beforeadopting them out.“We just bring them in, fix them up andfind them new homes,” said Freedom Hill PresidentMelody Parrish.Each horse is quarantined for three weeksbefore mingling with other horses. Harringtonsaid for each horse, it costs a minimum of $200per month to house, vet, feed and ferry thehorses. Currently, there are 12 to 14 horses underFreedom Hill’s care, she said.She said volunteers come from all overthe county and all walks of life, from NorthernHigh School Honor Society students to musiciansfrom Garret Music Academy, who providedthe entertainment for the family fun day.“It’s a group effort,” Harrington said.Additional fundraisers throughout theyear include yard sales, a golf tournament anda murder mystery dinner.Parrish said Freedom Hill has placed 200horses since 2004.sarahmiller@countytimes.netAUCTIONGreen Acres NurseryInventory ReductionSaturday May 19, 2012 - 9:00 amPreview Friday May 18th, 3-8 pmGreen Acres Nursery40700 Parsons Mill RoadLeonardtown, MD 20650A large selection of nursery stock andlawn/garden items such as:• wrought Iron items• concrete lawn/gardenornaments• mulch• garden suppliesAUCTION• large selection of planters• hanging baskets• variety of trees and shrubs• perennials and tropical plants• large selection of other merchandisePhotos By Sarah MillerTERMS: Cash or Check. No buyer’s premium.Farrell Auction Service (301) 904-3402Free Comics for AllPhoto by Sarah MillerCharlie Brown, left, and John Studds find some keepersduring Free Comic Book Day at Third Eye Comics in PrinceFrederick. Third Eye Comics owner Steve Anderson said FreeComic Book day was started in 2002, making this the 10thAnniversary. He said upwards of 300 people were in the storeon Saturday, and more than 3,000 were at the location in Annapolis.He said they ordered plenty of the special run comicsfor Free Comic Book Day, and the store will give them out aslong as supplies last.

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COUNTYNEWSBy Sarah MillerStaff WriterWith three daycares requesting expansionfrom the Board of Appeals, it is clearthere is at least one sector in Calvert that isbooming.Kid's Campus Early Learning Centerand Ms. Bev’s Place, both in Dunkirk, andStepping Stones Learning Center in Sunderlandall sought to increase their capacityto take in more children during the day. Allthree applications were approved.The cases brought varied reactionsfrom the community. While no one opposedKids Campus and Stepping Stones, a handfulof community members spoke in oppositionto Ms. Bev’s Place expanding. Thefacility is in a residential area and the oppositionvoiced concern about increased trafficThe Calvert GazetteThursday, May 10, 2012 8Daycares Inundate Appeals Board Meetingand demands on community resources.Ms. Bev’s Place owner Beverly Whittingtonwanted to add an expansion to thehouse to handle more children and add anoffice to the daycare. She said it’s importantthat young children have a safe place to go.“They’re with us during the most importantpart of their day,” Whittington said.Parents should be able to trust the daycare provider, she said.Daycares often make neighborhoodssafer because there are people activelywatching for suspicious cars and people justhanging around without an apparent purpose.She said they have gone up to peopleto ask why they were there and even calledthe police a couple of times.During a later hearing, the representativefrom Stepping Stones echoed Whittington’scomments, saying they watch forsuspicious cars and people and make surethere is nobody hanging around outside thedaycare who doesn’t belong there.Whittington said Ms. Bev’s Place hasalso been actively involved in the community,hosting a Bike-A-Thon to benefit St.Jude’s Hospital and a Thanksgiving 5K forEnd Hunger.Community members speaking aboutMs. Bev’s Place ranged from concerned tosupportive.“This daycare should never have happened,but it did happen,” said Anita Jezwinski.“I really don’t think we need 24more children, we have more than we need.”Charles Ryan Jr. said he thinks thedaycare does a great job, but the entranceand exit to the daycare could use some help.He said parents tend to pull out withoutlooking, and he had witnessed several nearaccidents.Whittington said she has had onephone call in seven years about inattentivedrivers pulling out from the daycare and sheput up a yield sign. The board of appealsalso requested she install a speed bump beforegranting her request.Another growing business was GranadosTire out of Prince Frederick. DinoGranados Jr. requested an expansion to servicelarge trucks and offer a larger range ofservices.“It’s good to see our local businessesrambunctious and doing something,” saidBoard of Appeals Vice Chairman DanielBaker, Jr., after the board approved therequest.sarahmiller@countytimes.netTreat Mom to an extra specialMother’s Day at the Ruddy DuckGourmet BrunchBuffet 11-3pmIncludingBaked Ham,London Broil,Smoked Salmon,assorted saladsand much more!Every brunch is served with amade to order breakfast item410-394-3825$29.50 all you can eat(Children 6-12years 1/2 price, children under 6 eat free)Menu available on Facebook and on the websitewww.ruddyduckbrewery.comSHOP LOCALShop SolomonsSupport These SurroundingLocal BusinessesIf you would like to promotean event in this fashionplease contact our advertisingrepresentatives atSOMD Publishing301-373-4125REAL ESTATEOpen daily forbreakfast, dinner and cocktails.Mother’s Day Brunch until 3pmfacebook.com/hgisolomonsUpcoming Events....May 13 - Mother’s Day Brunchat Back Creek BistroMay 13 - Mother’s Day Brunch Cruiseor Evening Cruise atCalvert Marine MuseumMay 13 - Mother’s Day Specials atDiGiovanni’sMay 18 - International Museum Dayat Calvert Marine Museum,free admissionMay 19 - Cooking Class at DiGiovanni’sCone Island of SolomonsServingsoft serveice cream,shakes,sundaesand more!OpenApril - OctoberPhone: 410-326-2578May 19 - Basket Bingo Our LadyStar of the Sea SchoolMay 19 - The Colliders at The Ruddy DuckMay 26 - Walking Weekend in Solomons,Holiday InnMay 27 - Bret Michaels atCalvert Marine MuseumJune 1 - First Free Friday atCalvert Marine MuseumJune 2 - Maker’s Market atAnnmarie GardensResidential • CommercialSales & LeasingTHE THETHE MCNELIS MCNELISTHE MCNELIS GROUP, GROUP, LLC LLCMCNELIS GROUP, mcnelisgroup.com LLC mcnelisgroup.comGROUP, mcnelisgroup.comLLCmcnelisgroup.comTHEMCNELISGROUP, LLCmcnelisgroup.comPROTECT YOURINVESTMENT• Leasing Services• Tenant Management• Rent Collection• Property Maintenance• Tax Deferred Exchange410-394-6339 or mcnelisgroup.com

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KovandzicCOUNTYNEWSBy Guy LeonardStaff WriterFire investigators say several juvenilespiled up wood and other debris in the basementof a house in Chesapeake Beach andset it alight, causing the dilapidated buildingto burn, but investigators said none of thesuspects are in custody.According to reports from the StateFire Marshal’s Office the juveniles are stillunidentified.By Guy LeonardStaff WriterTwo Lusby men face up to 25 years inprison each for allegedly making a homemadedevice designed to be a “Chap Sticklauncher” that ended up severely woundingone of the defendants who used it, state firemarshal’s reported.Charging documents filed in CalvertCounty District Court by Deputy FireMarshal Don Brenneman say Robert JohnBysheim, 23, and Charles Edward Fabritz,27, both worked together to make the launchingdevice out of a 16-inch long section ofquarter-inch PVC tubing wrapped in maskingtape with a hole cut into it to accommodatea fuse.But despite the one successful launchingof the projectile from the device it soonBy Corrin M. HoweStaff WriterJuveniles Sought in ArsonIn Calvert County, the Master in DomesticRelations and Juvenile Causes istasked with hearing certain cases and reportingback to the sitting judge a finding of factsand recommendations, according to MasterTracey McKirgan.“We don’t wear a robe,” said McKirgan.“Masters are really a time saver for thejudges.”They will listen to divorce, custody,child support and juvenile delinquency cases.In Calvert their cases are less than threehours because each party has the right to appealthe Master’s recommendation. In thatcase, the sitting judge will review the transcriptof the proceedings within 10 days andmake a decision. However, McKirgan saidappeals are rare.“I don’t know if Montgomery Countystill does, but their Masters could have threeday cases and transcripts a thousand pageslong for the judge to review,” said McKirgan.Masters are appointed by a judge. JudgeMarjorie Clagett appointed McKirgan theMaster in 2006.McKirgan said ideally she has one daya month in which she does not having anyhearings.Her office is where all the domestic andjuvenile paperwork starts. If it belongs to aThe home was located on B Street in the7400 block and had been demolished; it wasowned by a local bank, investigators stated.Neighbors called authorities after theysaw smoke rise from the structure; therewere no injuries as a result of the blaze.It took 16 firefighters from the NorthBeach Volunteer Fire Department to controlthe fire.Fire marshals are asking anyone withinformation regarding the fire to call the FireMarshal’s Office at 443-550-6832.Two Charged With MakingDestructive Deviceturned into “an experiment that went terriblywrong” Brenneman quoted Bysheim as sayingduring the defendant’s interview.When the defendants combined gasolinewith pyrotechnic powder to spark anotherlaunch it exploded, charging documents state,and caused damage to Bysheim’s left ring finger,left forearm and palm of his right hand.One attempt to get the launcher to workinvolved a pine needle soaked in gasolinewhile another involved a gasoline soakedpiece of paper.Along with the charge of possessing adestructive device, both Bysheim and Fabritzface three counts of reckless endangermentwhich combined add another 15 years to theirsentences if convicted on all counts.They also face up to $265,000 in fines,investigators reported.‘Masters’ Keep the Dockets Movingjudge, she and her staff forward it.Within her purview are such programsas Families In Transition, a two evening educationalprogram which explains the mediationprocess. In cases where the parties are notin agreement and there is no allegations ofabuse, they will start their domestic hearingwith two mediation sessions.Another program McKirgan is excitedabout is Kids Connection, which breaks childrenof divorcing parents into elementaryschool, middle school and high school agegroups. One night a week during a six-weeksession, they will meet with other childrenand a counselor and eat pizza. This helps thechildren to understand that others are experiencingsimilar things.Although contentious divorce cases inCalvert are rare, they are not unusual, accordingto McKirgan. In those cases, thereare other programs that a party can pay foradditional services. One example is to pay aParent Coordinator to make a decision whentwo parents can’t agree between themselves.McKirgan an example of both parentshaving custody of the child over Easter, but oneis in the morning and the other in the afternoonbut they can’t agree when to make the transfer.McKirgan graduated from University ofMaryland Law School and earned her bachelor’sdegree there in politics and government.She is the only female to apply for thevacancy left by retiring Judge Warren Krug.

11 Thursday, May 10, 2012The Calvert Gazette500 VolunteersBrightened 30 PropertiesOn Behalf of the Board of Directors of Christmas inApril*Calvert County, I would like to thank the community fortheir overwhelming support of our Christmas in April annual workday, the last Saturday in April.April 28 found over 500 volunteers improving 30 homes oflower income homeowners in Calvert. What a wonderful feeling itwas to experience the generosity of spirit and time of these volunteersas they transformed the lives of so many persons.Roofs were repaired and replaced. Homes were made more accessiblefor homeowners with disabilities. Plumbing and electricalwork made homes more usable and safer. Painting and new flooringadded brightness and cheer to the houses. Yard work and newshrubbery enhanced the outside appearance of the dwellings. Theseare just some examples of the work performed that day.This could not be done without the dedication of wonderfulvolunteers, churches, organizations, and businesses, and the financialsupport and donation of supplies from so many.If you wish to learn more about the program or obtain an applicationto benefit from the services, please check our website atwww.christmasinaprilcalvertcounty.org, call us at 410-535-9044, orwrite us at P. O. Box 2761, Prince Frederick, MD 20678. We arean affiliate of Rebuilding Together and a United Way CommunityPartner.Bill Lloyd, PresidentChristmas in April*Calvert CountyGuest EditorialNot Much “Doom”in the Doomsday BudgetBy Marc KilmerMaryland Public Policy InstituteIf you’re reading this, you are probably aware that the General Assemblyis set to meet on May 14 and 15 for a special session to reworkthe so-called “doomsday budget.” This budget, which actually increasesspending, will cut funding for certain key programs by small amounts.The hits that education and public safety will take from this budget are oftenin the news, but in reality the vast majority of savings will come fromother programs that few would consider vital (take a look at the list on page8 of this document - mlis.state.md.us/2012rs/budget_docs/all/Operating/Committee_Reports/CC_Summary.pdf).For instance, one of the “doomsday” cuts that will occur is the eliminationof 500 state government positions. Some have claimed this meansthe state will fire 500 workers. That’s not necessarily true. The state hasthousands of positions that are currently unfilled but which the budgetfunds. Eliminating these unfilled positions will meet that requirement ofthe “doomsday budget.”Another “doomsday” cut that will occur is ending the scholarshipsthat delegates and senators hand out. To me this seems like a no-brainer.Why are legislators handing out scholarships in the first place? And, ifthey want to award them, why are they using our tax money to do so?These are simply a form of political patronage. They are a way for legislatorsto reward supporters and ensure that they have goodwill in theircommunity. These scholarships are a highly inappropriate use of tax dollarsand it should not have taken a “doomsday” budget for them to beeliminated.Yet another cut in the “doomsday” budget is the elimination of thebiotechnology tax credit. This tax credit is simply a form of corporatewelfare. It uses our tax dollars to reward a small handful of companies.What’s notable is that this (as well as the stem cell research fund that’seliminated) is the only corporate welfare cuts in the “doomsday” budget.It certainly says something about our legislators’ priorities that they willtrim education funding and eliminate local police grants but preservewelfare to film studios, horse racing, and other giveaways to for-profitcorporations.I’ll be exploring other aspects of the “doomsday” budget for the nextweek, but this should give you a good idea that there is a lot more to thestory than you’ll hear from legislators or the press. Many of the cuts in the“doomsday” budget are common sense budget savings.The governor called legislators back into session so they could raisetaxes in order to restore funding for delegate scholarships, keep 500 emptypositions in the state budget, and restore corporate welfare tax credits,among other things. Keep that in mind when you hear all the whiningabout the hardship the “doomsday” budget imposes on the state.Marc Kilmer is a Maryland Public Policy Institute senior fellow.Special Session Is No Fixfor Maryland Budget WoesPublisherThomas McKayAssociate Publisher Eric McKayEditorSean RiceGraphic Artist Angie StalcupOffice Manager Tobie PulliamAdvertising sales@somdpublishing.netEmailinfo@somdpublishing.netPhone 301-373-4125Staff WritersGuy LeonardSarah MillerCorrin HoweCarrie MunnContributing WritersJoyce BakiKeith McGuireSusan ShawSherrod SturrockLaw EnforcementGovernment, EducationCommunity, BusinessStaff Writerto theEditorLETTERSGovernor O’Malley has called the General Assemblyinto special session with the express intent toraise taxes. The so-called “Doomsday Budget” thatpassed in the regular session a few weeks ago hasbeen hailed as a “disaster” by some. In reality, thebudget actually increases spending over last year by2 percent or $700 million. This hardly constitutesdrastic cuts and only in Maryland would such a budgetincrease, in the worst economy in 75 years, beconsidered a doomsday scenario.This year’s budget fiasco is only the tip of theiceberg. Maryland did not just wake up to a spendingcrisis. In 1985, the state’s annual operating budgetwas $6.9 billion. In 2012 it stood at $34.7 billion, anaverage increase of 5% each year. After years of significanttax and fee increases, continuous raiding ofdedicated funds, increasing the fiscal burdens of localgovernments, and excessive borrowing, we still can’tseem to pay the state’s bills.How did such out-of -control spending becomethe norm? After all, there is a Spending AffordabilityCommittee (SAC) to “limit the rate of growth of Statespending to a level that does not exceed the rate ofgrowth of the State's economy”. In reality, the SAC isnot at all effective in limiting spending in state governmentto that level. Over the last several years of adramatically declining economy the state’s spendinghas continued to increase at a rate not reflective ofthe economic downturn. The SAC was first implementedin 1983.The SAC process is nothing more than a feelgoodmeasure, a gold star that Maryland’s leadersgive themselves under the guise of fiscal prudence.The process is a scripted show that plays out the sameway every December, when SAC offers its recommendations.A list of options are given, the proposalthat appears the most moderate is selected (eventhough it generally expands spending to unsustainablerates), and any discussion of truly reigning inspending is met with a level of melodramatic zealousrhetoric usually utilized by those heralding the endof the world.But you don’t have to take our word for it; leadingnon-partisan policy research organizations arealso acknowledging the failure of Maryland’s SACprocess. In "The Appearance of Fiscal Prudence,"Eileen Norcross, lead researcher for the State and LocalPolicy Project at the Mercatus Center at GeorgeMason University, and Mercatus Masters FellowBenjamin J. Vanmetre, examine the 2010 recommendationby the SAC. They go on to document theSAC’s ongoing inability to rein in spending, criticizethe process and call for fundamental reform that limitsspending to the objective measures of inflation andpopulation growth. The full report can be viewedat www.marylandjournal.org/publications/detail/the-appearance-of-fiscal-prudence.We agree that the SAC process should be reformedbecause it is doing absolutely nothing to controlspending to affordable and sustainable levels inits current configuration. In many ways the SAC processis akin to allowing a repeat drunk driver to determinetheir own blood alcohol level. The result hasbeen a disaster and the only thing we have to show forthe SAC’s efforts are consistent tax and fee increasesand spending that is not supportable by the state’seconomic realities. The recommendation process ofthe SAC should be completed several months earlierthan it currently is to be considered in early budgetdrafts. We also agree that it should be tied to the rateof inflation and population growth.Unless we fix the root cause of the problem,namely spending beyond our means, we will continueto see an endless cycle of expenditure increasesnot sustained by the state’s economy. This is thenfollowed by threatened budget cuts and inevitably taxincreases clamored for by special interests. These taxincreases further damage the state’s economy. Thiscycle will continue to repeat itself unless corrected bysignificant spending affordability reforms.The Legislature should take a breather, live withthe budget just passed in April, and begin the 2013session with a new sense of purpose in January. Thenext session of the General Assembly should be dedicatedto truly bringing spending under control. Apriority should be to fix the SAC with a more effectiveprocess that truly protects Maryland’s prioritiesin the future. It is time for realism to regain its placeof honor in Annapolis.Delegate Anthony O’Donnell,House Minority LeaderDelegate Jeannie Haddaway-Riccio,House Minority WhipCalvert 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. 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The Calvert GazetteThursday, May 10, 2012 12STORYOLSS Principal Steps Down, But Not OutBy Sarah MillerStaff WriterAfter a successful fundraising campaignlast year to keep Our Lady Star of theSea School (OLSS) from being consolidatedwith another parochial school, PrincipalSister Carolyn Marie Betsch has decided tostep down as principal of the K-8 Catholicschool in Solomons.Sister Carolyn Marie started as ateacher at the school in 2002 and becameprincipal in 2009. She came to OLSS withmore than 40 years of teaching under herbelt, beginning in Kentucky in 1970. Sheeven remembers playing school as a childwith her siblings, making them be the studentswhile she taught.While Sister Carolyn Marie will nolonger be the principal, she will remain atthe school as a teacher. Which grade levelshe will teach has not yet been settled.She said she originally applied tobe principal to keep continuity because,historically, the principals at OLSS havebeen members of the Sisters of DivineProvidence.Sister Carolyn Marie’s successor willbe Chris Jensen, a fourth grade teacher atAppeal Elementary and a deacon at OurST. MARY’S ANIMALWELFARE LEAGUE’SLady Star of the Sea Church. He takes overJuly 1.Sister Carolyn Marie said there wasno single reason that prompted her to stepdown as principal.“It’s just time for a new change,” shesaid.She is held in high regard by OLSSparents, many of whom are relieved to seeSister Carolyn Marie will remain at theschool.Beth Oster, who has had seven childrenattend OLSS during the past 14 years.One of her oldest was in Sister CarolynMarie ’s fifth grade class during her secondyear at OLSS.“She is just a phenomenal teacher,”Oster said.Even as a principal, she has remainedactively involved in the classroom, servingas the seventh grade math teacher. Ostersaid Sister Carolyn Marie is the type ofteacher who challenges her students, givingthem a lot of homework at night and holdingthem to high expectations. She said everyhomework assignment was graded and returnedpromptly, and Sister Carolyn Marieworks with her students to help them understandwhere they went wrong on homeworkproblems.Oster said she hasvisited on weekends ordropped one of her studentsoff early in the morningto find Sister Carolyn Marie already there,working one-on-one with a student. Ostersaid Sister Carolyn Marie always makessure students have the tools they needto meet her high expectations. She haseven gone so far as to give students anumber they can reach her at outside ofschool hours so they can call her withhomework questions. Oster said she isglad Sister Carolyn Marie will remain atthe school.Lara Parriera, a mother of four whohas been a part of the OLSS family for 11years, said she is glad “we get to keep her.”“She’s just such a sweet person,” Parrierasaid. “She really cares about the kids.”Msgr. Michael Wilson said eventhough he has only been pastorof the church for 10 months, heis impressed with what SisterCarolyn Marie did during sucha difficult time at the school last year.He said she instilled a sense of hope inthe school community, and kept everyonecalm and on track during the fundraisingcampaign. He said she has been the rock atthe school.“Her presence offers that stability toeverybody,” Msgr. Wilson said.Sister Carolyn Marie said it would bedifficult to pick just one highlight of hertime at OLSS so far.“It’s almost like an every day highlight,”she said.She loves the “ah ha” look on an olderstudent’s face when they finally understandsomething they were having trouble with,or the brightening of a young child’s facewhen they see something new.She said another continuing highlightis when “values we’re trying to instill arecoming through as actions,” like when the8th AnnualAnimal FairSaturday, May 12th10 a.m. - 4 p.m.St. Mary’s County FairgroundsEvents:Pet PageantWoof It Down ContestPet ParadePet PhotographerAdoptions - All dayPet BlessingVendors - All dayPet King and Queen ContestChildren’s ActivitiesSilent AuctionMicrochippingK-9 DemonstrationsEquine Eventsand MUCH more!Pets WelcomeBring an item for ourPet Food Pantry and receivean entry into a drawing fora gift basket!Admission Fee - $5.00Children 12 & Under - $1.00www.smawl.orgSister Carolyn Marie and students.Photo By Sean Rice

13 Thursday, May 10, 2012The Calvert GazetteSTORYstudents are kind and helpful toward oneanother, or even remind a teacher to recyclepaper rather than throw it out.Sister Carolyn Marie will be leavingOLSS’s new principal the seeds of newgrowth at the school. In the year that haspassed since the scramble to raise money,the school has increased enrollment andgotten a grant to install interactive whiteboards in three classrooms. Starting withnext school year, OLSS will have new preschoolprogram for four-year-olds.“It’s like a shot in the arm,” Sister CarolynMarie said, explaining that betweenthe fundraising that kept the school openand independent and the growth the schoolis experiencing, OLSS has turned a corner.Fundraising, while important, doesn’tsay as much about the quality of the schoolas students’ performance in and out of theclassroom.In addition to adding Pre-K, the studentscontinue to succeed academically.They had students place first and second inboth the boys and girl’s divisions of a regionaloration competition; six of the nineprizes of the Americanism Essay Contestwent to OLSS students, and other studentshave placed in regional and state contestsagainst students older than themselves, SisterCarolyn Marie said.The outgoingprincipal said they havea solid curriculum toprepare students forhigh school.Three of Parreira’schildren have madethe transition into highschool, and she saidnone of them had anyproblems academically.She said she and herhusband first enrolledtheir children in OLSSbecause they weremoving every couple ofyears and they wantedtheir children to remainat a constant school.She said OLSS has a“very family friendlyatmosphere” and all thechildren and parentsknow each other.Sister CarolynMarie said the olderstudents act as rolemodels for the youngerstudents and takethe time to interactwith them and get toknow them. She saidthe teachers also getBeth Osterto know the students from each grade byname.She said the school currently has 110enrolled, and the maximum capacity is 245,though that is “not something we want toaim for.” Parents, students and even teachersbenefit from the smaller class sizes, SisterCarolyn Marie said.Msgr. Wilson said OLSS has 115signed up for next year, and they hope toSister Carolyn Mariereach 125 students.Our Lady Star of the Sea School is oneof the oldest Catholic Schools in SouthernMaryland, Sister Carolyn Marie said, behindSt. John’s School and Little FlowerSchool in St. Mary’s County.For more information, visit www.olsss.org.sarahmiller@countytimes.netBuy Your Favorite Graduate AGraduation Day Block!To be placed in the May 31st publication.$25 With No Picture$35 With Picture30 WORD MAX2x2Katie Thompson,Graduation is a timeto celebrate yourachievements, prepare for afuture of opportunities andembrace a world of infinitepossibilities.-Love Mom & DadKatie Thompson,Graduation is atime to celebrateyour achievements,prepare for a futureof opportunities andembrace a world ofinfinite possibilities.-Love Mom & Dad2x3Please Contact:Photo By Sean RiceMatt Suitemattsuite@countytimes.net301-399-6417Jennifer Stotlerjennifer@somdpublishing.net301-247-7611Mickey Ramosmickeyramos@countytimes.net240-298-0937Kit Carsonkitcarson@somdpublishing.net706-897-9526

The Calvert GazetteThursday, May 10, 2012 14Ruth Hudgies, 75Ruth E.Hudgies, 75,of Lusby, MDpassed away onApril 16, 2012 atWashington AdventistHospital,Takoma Park,MD.She wasborn on October7, 1936 to thelate Julius andEmma Tabron in Franklinton, NC.Ruth attended public school inFranklinton NC and then went on to BusinessSchool in Washington DC. She continuedon to Nursing School in WashingtonDC to make a career as a nurse. Ruthworked at DC General hospital for thirtyfour years until she retired. She was alsoemployed at Calvert County NursingCenter, Asbury Solomon's CommunityRetirement Center and as a LPN for CalvertCounty Public Schools.Ruth was preceded in death by herparents Julius and Emma Tabron and twobrothers, Sylvester and James Tabron.Ruth leaves to cherish her memories,one son, Jarad Hudgies (CalvertCounty) and his father Willie Hudgies,Jr .(Ohio); one grandson, JonathanKelly (Franklinton, NC); one sister,Rosetta King (Laurenzo King deceased(Franklinton NC)); one aunt, Lucy MayeArrendell (Washington DC); one godson, Crispin Jones( Calvert County);four special friends Ethel Dixon (UpperMarlboro MD), Denise Kent (Lusby,MD), Otis Hayes (Lusby, MD) andOwen Howard (Lusby, Md.) and host ofnieces and nephews, cousins and friendswho will dearly miss her.Funeral service was held onWednesday, April 25, 2012 at St. JohnUM Church, Lusby, MD with Rev. Dr.Samson Y. Nortey officiating.The interment was at Eastern UnitedMethodist Church Cemetery, Lusby,MD. The pallbearers were family andfriends.Funeral arrangements provided bySewell Funeral Home, Prince Frederick,MD.Roy King, 64A u b r e yLeroy King,“Roy”, 64, of St.Leonard, MDpassed awayat his home onMay 4, 2012.He was born onAug. 24, 1947in WashingtonD.C. to the lateAubrey A. andDoris L. King.Roy served in the Navy from November1966 to October 1970 wherehe worked as ground crew on the USSIndependence. He was awarded the NationalDefense Medal. After he was discharged,Roy went to work as a pressmanfor several different printing companiesin the Metropolitan area.Roy was a very active man withmany interest, his first love however wasthe Chesapeake Bay and all the activitiesthat go along with the bay such as fishing,crabbing, and boating. He spentmany hours walking the beach searchingfor shark’s teeth and has an extensivecollection of them. Some of his other activitiesincluded snow skiing, motorcycles,target shooting, drinking beer, andworking in his vegetable garden.Roy is survived by his wife, HollyBarnes of St. Leonard, MD, father ofWilliam “Billy” Barnes of St. Leonard,MD, and Monique Pierre of St. Leonard,MD. He is also survived by grandchildrenMariah Pierre and William Barnes,and nephews whom he raised, Wade Parsonand Joseph Burnham.The family will receive friends onThursday May 17, 2012 from 2-4 and6-8 PM at the Rausch Funeral Home,P.A., 4405 Broomes Island Road , PortRepublic, MD. Funeral services will beheld on Friday May 18, 2012, 3 P.M. atMaryland Veterans Cemetery Chapel,Cheltenham, MD.Memorial contributions may bemade to Calvert Hospice or Leukemia/Lymphoma Society.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 Lane410-326-9400Mary LaMay, 96Mary CatherineLaMay, 96,of Rose Haven,MD passed awayMay 1, 2012. Shewas born Feb.14, 1916 in Bethlehem,Penn., toJohn Francis andAgnes (Peters)Maguire.She was a1937 graduateof Nazareth College in Rochester, NY.She married Vincent L. LaMay in St.Mary’s Church in Auburn, NY in 1940.They moved to the Washington area in1956. Mary worked on Capital Hill for ayear and then began teaching. She retiredfor Rogers Elementary School in PrinceGeorge’s County in 1975. Mary moved toRose Haven in 1991. She was a memberof St. Anthony’s Catholic Church and itsLadies of Charity, Rose Haven Civic Association,and the American Legion LadiesAuxiliary Unit 206. Mary loved peopleand enjoyed their company at manyvarious happy hours.She was preceded in death by herhusband Vincent, a brother J. Frank Maguireand a sister Cloe Birmingham.Surviving are her children JackLaMay of Leesburg, VA, Bill LaMayof Charlotte, NC, Jim LaMay and wifeDonna of Ellicott City, MD, Tom LaMayof Rose Haven, MD and Kay Kingsburyand husband Ron of North Beach. Alsosurviving are nine grandchildren, DavidLaMay, Kym LaMay Foss, Stephen,Greg, Jeremy and Jeff Kingsbury, AlysieLaMay Doyle, Erika LaMay Keller andBess LaMay, and 12 great grandchildren.Friends and family were receivedThursday, May 3, 2012 at Rausch FuneralHome, Owings. A Mass of ChristianBurial and celebration of Mary’s life washeld Friday, May 4, 2012 at St. Anthony’sChurch, North Beach, MD. Interment followedat Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton,MD.Memorial contributions in Mary’sname may be made to Calvert Hospice,P.O. Box 838 Prince Frederick, MD 20678or online at www.calverthospice.org.Anthony Mason, 64A n t h o n yCarlton Mason,64, of Lothian,MD passedaway on April24, 2012 at hisresidence.A n t h o n ywas born onAug. 13, 1947 toBlondell SamuelMason, Sr.&the late PinkieMason of Broomes Island, Maryland.Anthony attended the public schools ofCalvert County, Maryland and graduatedfrom W.S. Brooks High School in PrinceFrederick, Maryland.On June 1, 1968 he united with ValerieLucille Thomas. From this unionthree children were born. On May 7, 1970Anthony joined the U.S. Army where heserved 2 years with an honorable discharge.He became a Brick Layer/CementFinisher for Hopkins & Wayson. Anthonyalso became a painter for several years.Anthony enjoyed his time withFamily and Friends. His favorite hobbieswere: fishing, grilling, and most ofall playing "Bid Whist" with his playingpartner Sidney Jones. His favorite bidwas "6 No" follow behind the saying,"That's the Crab House"!He leaves to cherish the memoriesof his life: his wife, Valerie Mason; threechildren: Faye Hall, Antonia Mason,and Anthony Carlton Mason, Jr., father:Blondell S. Mason, Sr.; four brothers:Blondell S. Mason, (Barbara), George E.Mason, (Velma), Ricky O. Mason, (Marilyn),John B. Mason, (Kate); four sisters:Pinkie D. Strother (Robert), Gloria V.Mason, Velvet Wallace (Mark) and TaraMason; Six sisters-in-law: Vernice Custard,Dorothy Jacks, Mary Ruth Green,Corina Reed, Beatrice Riggs, (Arthur)and Cynthia Jones, (Sidney); Four brothers-in-law:Everette Thomas (Mary),William Thomas, Earl Thomas, VincentThomas; six grandchildren: Corey Hall,Polo Hall, Darian Hall, Mailia Woolford,Takesha Marie Mason, Sharon Masonand a host of nieces, nephews, cousins,aunts, uncles and one very special friend,John Hall.Funeral service was held on Monday,April 30, 2012 at Dunkirk BaptistChurch, Dunkirk, MD with Rev. GeorgeMason officiating. The interment was atCheltenham Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham,MD.The pallbearers were Allen Contee,Troy Brooks, Shabazz Gray, ShannonJones, Winefield Harvey and ScottStrother. The honorary pallbearers wereDouglass Green, John Hall, DouglassHarvey and Larry Harvey.Funeral arrangements provided bySewell Funeral Home, Prince Frederick,MD.Margaret Pratt, 92MargaretAgnes Pratt, 92,passed away onApril 28, 2012at her home inChesapeakeBeach, MD. Shewas born April28, 1920 in Baltimore,MD toRobert A. andMaggie (Wills)Dugan.Margaret was a 1938 graduate of St.Patrick’s High School in Washington,DC. She was married to Lawrence R.“Joe” Pratt, Sr. in Washington on February22, 1942. She and her husband purchaseda cottage in Chesapeake Beach asa summer retreat in 1965. Margaret wasemployed as a personnel manager withthe department of Health and Human Servicesretiring in 1980. She has resided in

15 Thursday, May 10, 2012The Calvert GazetteChesapeake Beach full time since 1982.Margaret was a member of St. Anthony’sCatholic Church and volunteeredat Help, Inc in Owings for over 25 years.She was preceded in death by herhusband Joe in 1976, a daughter, a grandson,a brother and four sisters.Surviving are a son Lawrence R.Pratt, Jr. and his wife Mary Jean ofCrownsville, MD and daughter BarbaraJean Adkins and her husband Wayne ofChester, MD, eleven grandchildren includingher caregiver Susan L. Adkins,eighteen great grandchildren and threegreat- great grandchildren.Friends were received at Rausch FuneralHome, Owings, on May 6, 2012. AMass of Christian Burial and celebrationof her life was held May 7, 2012 at St. Anthony’sChurch, North Beach, MD. Intermentfollowed at George WashingtonCemetery, Adelphi, MD.Memorial contributions may bemade to Help Association, Inc., 1260 EastMt. Harmony Road, Owings, MD 20736Sharon Rogers, 68Sharon CarolRogers, 68,of North Beach,MD passed awayMay 3, 2012 ather residence.She wasborn Oct. 22,1943 in PrinceFrederick, MDto William AlexanderandLucille Mary(Wood) Hooper.She received her education in CalvertCounty Schools and was a 1961graduate of Calvert High School. Sharonmarried John Francis Rogers in Bowensnow part of Prince Frederick in 1961. Shewas a deli clerk at the A&P which becameSuperfresh for 28 years until retiring in2000. Sharon enjoyed sports especiallysoftball and NASCAR, fuzzy art, thecolor pink, vacations in Florida and herdog Lovie.She was preceded in death by herparents and a brother Norval “Butch”HooperSurviving are three children Denise“Dee” Rogers and her partner Ednaof Upper Marlboro, MD, Darrin Rogersand his wife Candi of Dunkirk and Angela“Angie” McDonald and her husbandJoe of North Beach; three grandchildrenKristen Sneade and her husband Jason ofDunkirk, Stacie Rogers and her partnerShawn of Dunkirk and Zachary McDonaldof North Beach; three sisters PatriciaRawlings of Prince Frederick, JoanMattingly of Lusby and Bonnie Flahertyof Prince Frederick and a brother BillyHooper and his wife Cindy of PrinceFrederick. Sharon was awaiting the birthof a great grandson Landon Carroll.Friends were received on Monday,May 7, 2012, at Rausch Funeral Home,Owings, where a service and a celebrationof Sharon’s life was held Tuesday,May 8. Interment followed at CentralCemetery, Barstow.Memorial contributions may bemade to St. Jude Children’s Hospital,P.O. Box 1000, Dept 142, Memphis, TN38148-0142 or online at www.stjude.org/tribute or Calvert Hospice, P.O. Box 838,Prince Frederick, MD 20678 or online atwww.calverthospice.orgJoseph Sheleheda, 96J o s e p hSheleheda ofSolomons, MDpassed away onMay 3, 2012.He wasborn in New Alexandria,Penn.on Dec. 7, 1915to immigrantsfrom Europe,Wasyl Shelehedaand LeonaNarbesky Sheleheda.Joe is survived by his wife Stella.They were recently recognized by MarriageEncounter as the longest marriedcouple in Maryland at 73 years. Theywere members of the Our Lady Star ofthe Sea Catholic Church since relocatingfrom Ambridge, Penn., to be close tofamily, in 2004. Prior to that they werelifetime members of Saints Peter andPaul Ukrainian Catholic Church in Ambridge,Penn.Joe and Stella were residents of HarmonyTownship, Penn. from 1943, until2004. Joe worked and retired from H. H.Robertson after 38 years in 1979 as a DieMaintenance Machinist. There he andStella enjoyed the view of his back yardwhere he nurtured a variety of beautifulflowers. He was a member of the U.S. Navy, serving in the Asiatic PacificCampaign during World War II. In Ambridge,he was a member of the AmericanLegion, Post 341, the Eagles and theUkrainian National Association, 161. Joewas a life time sports fan, particularlythe Pittsburgh teams. He was conversantin football, baseball, golf and horseracing, even in his advance age. Joe wasan avid writer. A touchstone for familyand friends, he regularly penned numerousletters to pen pals and relatives, butmostly shut in friends, as distant as Poland,that were contemporaries from hislife in Pennsylvania. Encouraged by hisdaughter in-law, Doris, he also left twojournals and had just started a third ofhis life and times as remembrances ofthe stories that he often told his children,grandchildren and great grandchildren.He will be truly missed by legionsof relatives, friends and acquaintances,from bank tellers to grocery and pharmacyclerks.Joe is survived by two sons, JosephW. Sheleheda and his wife, Christine,who live in Las Vegas; son, William D.Sheleheda and his wife, Doris, from Lusby,and his daughter, Stella Marie Sheleheda,who resides in Carpentersville, IL.Also, six grandchildren, Alan Shelehedaand his wife, Becky; Karen Sheleheda;and David Sheleheda and his wife, Susan,all of whom reside in Las Vegas;David Pucciarella and his wife Sherry,St. Leonard, MD; Anthony Pucciarellaand his wife, Suzanne, Lusby, and BethMcClenahan and her husband, Michael,Landsdown, VA. Joe and Stella have 13great-grandchildren.Joseph was preceded in death by hisson, James M. Sheleheda; brother, MikeSheleheda and sisters, Alice Schieb andHelen Jackson.The family received friends May 5, atRausch Funeral Home, in Lusby, and alsoat the Syka Funeral Home in Ambridge,Penn. On May 8, followed by a requiemmass at Saints Peter and Paul UkrainianCatholic Church, in Ambridge. Burial,with military honors, followed at theSaints Peter and Paul Ukrainian CatholicChurch Cemetery, Economy Twp. Penn.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributionscan be made to Our Lady Star ofthe Sea - Support a Student Fund, P.O.Box 560, Solomons, MD 20688-0560.Smitty Smith, 65Marvin S.Smith, 65, ofDistrict Heights,MD passedaway on April19, 2012 atSouthern MarylandHospital,Clinton, MD.M a r v i nSylvester Smith(AKA Smitty)was born inSunderland, Maryland, to the late Benjamin(AKA Kido) and Caroline Smith, onJanuary 15, 1947.Smitty received his education fromthe Calvert County School System. Smittyaccepted Christ as his Lord and Saviorat an early age. He enjoyed going tochurch with his late Uncle and Aunt, Hermanand Martha Carter.Smitty was a happy, energetic person.He was very friendly and outgoingand always had a smile; a passionate andkindhearted individual to all he knew.Smitty was proficient and professional inall sorts of masonry. He owned his ownmasonry company, the Anne ArundelMasonry, at the age of 21. He would stickout his chest and brag to his family andfriends as often as he could. Smitty calledhis hands "magic hands." One of his prizecreations was the Hargrove Mansion inLothian, Maryland. He also helped in thedesign of several Cherry Blossom Ballsand on several occasions he built thechair for the Cherry Blossom Queen.Smitty entered into holy matrimonyon March 19, 1966, and from this unionare three children. He leaves to cherishhis precious memories his wife, MadelineSmith; two sons Darell and Fabian Smith;one daughter, Reesa (Weedy) Smith;three brothers, James (Agnes), Everettand Winfield Smith; four sisters, CalvertiaParrish, Phyllis McKinney, YvonneHenson (Larry) and Lorraine Amos(Horace), mother-in-law, Eva Smith, fourgrand children, two great-grandchildren,four aunts, four brothers-in-law, six sisters-in-lawand a host of nieces, nephews,family and devoted friends.Funeral service was held on Wednesday,April 25, 2012 at Carroll WesternUM Church, Prince Frederick, MD withRev. Roland M. Barnes officiating. Theinterment was at Carroll Western Cemetery,Prince Frederick, MD.The pallbearers were Keith Watkins,Fabian Scott, Wayne Smith, FabianSmith, Stanley Faison and DominickRobinson. The honorary pallbearers wereEugene Washington and Shannon Smith.Funeral arrangements provided bySewell Funeral Home, Prince Frederick,MD.To Place A Memorial,Please Call301-373-4125or send an email toinfo@somdpublishing.net

The Calvert GazetteThursday, May 10, 2012 16By Sarah MillerStaff WriterSupporters of Delegate Mark Fisher packedinto The Hall in Huntingtown on Friday nightfor a silent and live auction to raise money forFriends of Mark Fisher.Fisher friend and supporter Sharon Smithsaid the evening was originally scheduled for fall2011, but had to be re-scheduled due to a specialsession. Delegates and senators aren’t allowedto fundraise during session, she said. Organizerscouldn’t even sell tickets during the session,though they were allowed to send out “save thedate cards.”Fisher said everyone was “crossing our fingers”that the special session was not scheduledto start until after the fundraising evening.Del. Fisher Hosts Red Carpet AffairStudents from the Northern High SchoolChapter of the Future Business Leaders of America(FBLA) were helpers during the evening, actingas servers, checking people in and givingthem a bid number.Smith had high praise for the FBLA president,Northern senior Katie Cano.“She’s been very instrumental,” Smith said.Fisher’s son, Sam Fisher, was among thestudents working a the event. Fisher said hewas happy to have the kids helping out for theevening.Part of the proceeds was donated to Gray’sField Foundation and the Calvert, Huntingtownand Northern High School Chapters of the FBLA.sarahmiller@countytimes.netDelegate Mark Fisher poses with supporters during a fundraiser on Friday.Photo By Sarah MillerSen. Miller Receives First Calvert Library Foundation AwardPhoto by Sarah MillerMaryland Senate President Mike MillerBy Sarah MillerStaff WriterSupporters of the Calvert Public Librarycame out April 28 to celebrate thefirst ever award for service and outstandingcontributions to Calvert Library – withSenate President Thomas V. Mike Miller,Jr. taking top honors.Calvert Library Foundation PresidentKip At Lee said Miller has a historyof supporting the library as both a patronand a state senator.“We wouldn’t have a new library if itweren’t for him,” At Lee said.Calvert Library Director Pat Hofmannsaid Miller has made sure librariesget state money every year.“He will take care of us. I haven’t hada worry about the state,” Hofmann said.Miller said he has been a voraciousDowell Spelling Bee WinnersPhoto courtesy of Susan DeGuzmanDowell Elementary School recently held its annual Spelling Bee, with separate bees foreach grade, kindergarten through fifth.The bees were a great learning experience for children, building confidence to speak onstage and spelling skills, according to organizer Susan DeGuzman. Each grade had manyparticipants who did well and worked hard, following all official spelling bee rules.The school is very proud of all the participants, and especially acknowledges the followingBee winners for each grade: 1st place: Gabi Backus (5), Atreyu Allen (4), AshleyCianfrani (3), Alayna Sievert (2), Jamie Turner-Sisson (1), Dhiraj Patel (K) 2nd place: GraceMacDonald (5), Jordan Abell (4), Emily Reed (3), Zaynee Allen (2), Justin Dowell (1), StefanFernandez (K) 3rd place: Blaine Swanzy (5), Haley Wilson (4), Gabriel Cuthrell (3), JoshuaMeints (2), Olivia LaRose (1), Ryleigh Foster (K). Pictured from left is 4th grade winnersHaley Wilson, left, Jordan Abell and Atreyu Allen.reader since childhood, and still stops in atlibraries when he has the time. Hofmannsaid he can often be seen in the historysection when he visits the library. Becauseof this, instead of giving him a plaque tohang in his office or at home, Hofmannsaid the Maryland History section in eachof the libraries will be named for Miller.Proceeds from the evening went tosupport Calvert libraries, including thenew branch coming soon to SolomonsIsland.County Commissioner PresidentJerry Clark said the new library is “somethingdear to my heart that I was hopingfor and pushing for.”He couldn’t vote for the move to thenew location due to a conflict of interest,but believes the day society believes theyno longer need libraries will be a sad day.The dinner was in honor of WashingtonPost Reporter Donnie Radcliffe. TheFireplace Reading room in the new librarywill be named in her honor. Mary Hardarwith the Washington Post accepted theposthumous award for Radcliffe, sayingRadcliffe loved Maryland and, once whenshe was in a retirement facility in Philadelphiashe went missing and was foundtrying to buy a train ticket to Maryland.“It resided in her mind even when shewas losing her mind,” Hardar said.Radcliffe’s beat was covering the FirstLady, and she knew and wrote about eachpresident and first lady from the Johnsonto the Clinton administration. At Lee saidRadcliffe “served tirelessly to make the libraryin Prince Frederick happen.”sarahmiller@countytimes.netRights & ResponsibilitiesDiscussionThere is a lot of rhetoric around rights and responsibilities and many opinionsabout what should be classified a basic human right and what should not. CalvertLibrary Prince Frederick invites thoughtful, interested participants to talk aboutthis on Thursday, May 17 at 7 p.m. This event is the next conversation planned bythe Civil Discourse Committee made up of engaged members of the communityincluding such partners as the Community Mediation Center, All Saints EpiscopalChurch, Trinity United Methodist Church, Unitarian Universalist Fellowship ofSouthern Maryland, and other active engaged citizens.The committee has been planning and moderating a series of conversationsover the last several years on a host of controversial topics, often of particular localinterest. The series’ mission is to encourage folks with conflicting viewpointsfounded on diverse experiences to talk together with the goal of understanding oneanother better and thereby build a stronger community.For May’s conversation, Dr. Richard Bilsker, Professor of Philosophy and theSocial Sciences at the College of Southern Maryland, has been invited to providea common reading that is expected to contain a glossary of terms and a summaryof the major theories across the wide philosophical spectrum of this issue. Thishandout should provide a common starting ground from which the conversation canbegin. Participants will explore their understanding of rights, liberties and responsibilities.What do we really mean when we say we believe something should be a“basic human right”? Or that it shouldn’t be considered a right? What personal lifeexperience or perspective brings us to that conclusion? How do others come to theirown diverse perspectives?For more information, call Robyn Truslow at 410-535-0291.

17 Thursday, May 10, 2012The Calvert GazetteRestaurants and Retail AreThe Focus of Biz Appreciation WeekBy Corrin M. HoweStaff WriterCalvert County Department of EconomicDevelopment dedicates a week of activities everyyear to show appreciation for local businesses.“It is a way to spotlight the business communityin Calvert,” said Maria Dorsett, BusinessRetention Specialist.One of the activities during the week is tosend a team of Ambassadors, headed by a CountyCommissioner, to visit businesses on site forabout an hour. Each team includes a representativefrom other resource government agencies.While at the business, the team has an opportunityto discover if there are any issues which itmight be able to help the business solve, accordingto Dorsett.Commissioners were out making these visitson Tuesday.“These visits are always very successful. Itshows the business that they are valued, it putsthem in the limelight and gives them an opportunityto provide feedback. We really take that feedbackto heart. If it is not something we can handle during thevisit, we take notes and make sure we follow up,” said Dorsett.The general issues that have come up over the yearsinclude signage, zoning and building issues, and tax issues.Then there are issues that are unique to the particular business.Each year, the Business Appreciation Week focuses onEdible Arrangements located in Lusby is one of the stops for Ambassadors of CalvertCounty to visit during Business Appreciation Week.a specific area of business. In the past it as spotlighted greenbusinesses, healthcare, and start ups, according to Dorsett.The rest of this week has an activity or two planned eachday. This year the activities include a kick-off with present andpast business honorees, a Business Woman’s Roundtable, parttwo of a three-part social media training in marketing and networkingopportunities.CREATEYOURPerfect StaycationAND SAVETHOUSANDS!A & C Stone Makers uses a cutting edge process of creating durable hardscapes from solid monolithic concrete in a variety of applications including:Retaining Walls • Landscape Edging • Hardscape Design • Patios & WalkwaysWater Features •Stairs & Steps • Pool Surrounds & More!AS SEEN ONDIY NETWORKON HGTV!Stone Makers CanIncrease In ValueBy As Much As140%A & C$100 OFFA & C Stone Makers can provide unique Homes should be sanctuaries, and there ishardscape solutions that are more a unique kind of peace that is created when Any Project Over $1,000ORaffordable than the traditional rock your surroundings perfectly complementmasonry. The process is not only longlasting,durable and cost-effective, it is also Inspire you. Welcome you. A beautifullyORyour home. Stone Makers can calm you. $1,000 OFFAny Project Over $10,000highly customizable. We can help create planned landscape with hardscape features10% OFFpersonalized designs that are beautiful, increases the value of a home and adds All Law Enforcement, Active Militaryfunctional and responsive to any need. warmth, color and structure.& Public Safety EmployeesStone Makers 301-884-6086aandcstonemakers.com

Spotlight OnThe Calvert GazetteThursday, May 10, 2012 18School BudgetProposal Due TodayBy Sarah MillerStaff WriterEven while state legislators prepare for a special session to revisitthe budget, and with the threat of the pension shift still hangingin the air, Calvert Public Schools has no choice but to turn intheir budget for the year.The board of education intends to vote on the operating budgetMay 10. Superintendent Jack Smith said the proposed budget isnot much different from previous drafts, he said. Some money wasmoved around but there are “no substantial cuts.”They discussed the effect a pension shift could have on theschool funding, and the upcoming legislative special session. Itwas recently announced the special session will convene on May14.Gail Hoerauf-Bennett, county schools spokeswoman, briefedthe board on legislation that passed during the school year, includinga bill that will increase the minimum age that students have tostay in school and a bill reinstating the High School Assessment(HAS) in government, which will start again during the 2014/2015school year. Some seniors will graduate without having been requiredto take the government HAS, Bennett said.Calvert Schools only had one bill they requested, extendingthe life of busses from 12 to 15 years, which passed. St. Mary’s andCharles counties submitted similar bills.They also discussed changes to the school code of conductfor students, which include discouraging students from bringingiPads and e-readers to school, explaining such items are targetsfor theft and do not belong in the school. If a teacher is using e-readers for instruction, they will be supplied to the students in theclassroom.Calvert High ConstructionMoving to Phase TwoBy Sarah MillerStaff WriterWith the final touches being put on the new school on DaresBeach Road, teachers are getting ready to move and start nextschool year in a brand new, top-of-the-line Calvert High School.The first phase of Calvert High School is “essentially complete,”said Director of School Construction George Leah. The interiorof the building is finished, and all that is left is some sidingwork and landscaping. In August, the old school will be demolishedand phase two will begin – which includes a new auditorium,art wing and gymnasium.For the spaces that have not been completed, Leah said thereare interim locations at other schools and Calvert Career Center.Phase one is being completed ahead of schedule, Leah said.“We just didn’t have any weather to slow us down,” he said,citing the warm winter and temperate conditions.Though they can’t move the students to the new building soclose to the end of the school year, they will be released two daysearly to allow teachers time to move their classrooms over beforethey go on summer vacation.Leah said the school should be fully completed by 2014. AfterCalvert High School, he said there are various roofing projectsand other smaller jobs that need to be done throughout the county.Northern High School is slated to be the next for a replacement,but Leah said they are waiting for the results of a feasibility studyfrom the state before moving forward with that. He said the studyshould be completed in a couple of months.He said schools for replacement are chosen according to theage, “systemic wellness,” and total capacity of the school, amongother factors. In the case of Northern High School, he said it is notup to the systemic standards the county wants in their schools. Hesaid there are no serious health issues with the school “but we cando better” by making it a green school and updating it.sarahmiller@countytimes.netBy Sarah MillerStaff WriterBy Sarah MillerStaff WriterMapping Schools,Liquor Stores County WideIn the continuing effort to target and reduceunderage drinking county wide, the Underage AlcoholAbuse Reduction Team (UAART) is settingup booths at several events throughout the summerwhere alcohol will be sold.“Underage drinking is usually an emotional issuefor people,” said Maryland Strategic FrameworkMonitor Anna Black, employed through CAASA.During their second monthly meeting, reportswere given about underage drinking reports in themedia.Local Maryland Strategic Prevention Framework(MSPF) evaluator Kendall Sorenson-Clark saidthe alcohol industry is doing what the smoking industryonce did by trying to appeal to younger agegroups, through advertising and items like alcoholpops. She said there are also containers for alcoholthat look like energy drinks, nail polish bottles andlipstick tubes which make it easy to conceal possessionof alcohol. She said social norms and the availabilityof alcohol have also contributed to an increasein underage drinking.She said the members of the task force have beenworking to get surveys out to young people about anydrinking habits they have. She said some get alcoholfrom friends over 21, while others get it from theirparents or friends’ parents with the understandingthey’ll be spending the night at the house.One of the students who came to the meetingsaid there is a vendor near their school that will sellcigarettes and alcohol to minors.“Everybody on my bus has bought somethingfrom there,” said the student, who wishes to remainanonymous.Deputy First Class Andre Mitchell attended themeeting, and said in instances like the one the studentdescribed police will ask underage volunteers to goin and attempt to purchase alcohol as part of a stingoperation.Black said there is an ongoing project to mapeach of the schools, playgrounds and parks in correlationto locations that sell alcohol. In the case ofPatuxent High School alone, Black said there are 10establishments within a couple miles of the school,Local PTA Fundraising for School SignPhoto by Sarah MillerKendall Sorenson-Clark talks about combating Calvert’sunderage drinking issue during a recent meeting of theUnderage Alcohol Abuse Reduction Team (UAART), whileAnna Black listens in.easy walking distance for the students.Even though it’s illegal, Sorenson-Clark saidminors still drink alcohol because they are unawareaffects it can have on their health, which could followthem their entire lives. They also aren’t afraid ofbeing caught because they don’t believe they will bepunished.Mitchell said the sheriff’s office could issue acivil citation and contact the parents of minors whohave been drinking. For parents, he said they canserve alcohol to their own children, but can be finedup to $2,500 for every child they serve that is nottheirs.The group is open to students and adults alike.Black said anybody is welcome to attend meetings,and involvement can count toward graduation as volunteerhours for students.Black is in charge of monitoring the grant thatmade the group possible – $33,000 per fiscal periodfor five years through the Maryland Strategic PreventionFramework. This year will be the first that themoney is available, Black said.The group’s next meeting is 6:30 p.m. May 30 inthe Prince Frederick Library.sarahmiller@countytimes.netSt. Leonard Elementary School’s PTA is dedicatedto the school, and a current fundraiser will helpmake sure everyone driving by knows what schoolthey are seeing.PTA President Jocelyn Lipscomb said St. LeonardElementary is one of the only schools left in thecounty that was constructed without a marquee sign.The PTA is raising money to have one installed. Thesign itself costs $5,900, Lipscomb said, and theyare working with a mason for a quote on the brickwork.To raise money for the brickwork, Lipscombsaid they are selling bricks to be inscribed names offamilies attending the school, or other appropriateinscriptions.She said for the sign itself, the PTA has hostedan after school cooking club, sold Boo-Grams atHalloween and sold cotton candy at school festivals,among other things. Lipscomb said individual familieshave also given donations, one as much as $1,000and another for $900.Before installing the sign, Lipscomb said theyhave to get permits from the state and the county.Getting the permits is “really the only things that’sholding us up,” she said.She said the Board of Education supports theproject, in addition to the parents and the staff at theschool.“We all wanted the sign,” she said.This is the second time the PTA has made an effortto get a sign for the front of the school. Lipscombsaid the first fundraiser petered out with the economicdownturn. She said this is the largest fundraisingeffort she remembers doing with the PTA.Anybody interested in making a donation orpurchasing a brick can e-mail slesptapresident@yahoo.comor slessign@yahoo.com.sarahmiller@countytimes.net

19 Thursday, May 10, 2012The Calvert GazetteHuntingtown Resident Trying toRaise $10,000 for ResearchNewsmakersBy Sarah MillerStaff WriterHuntingtown resident Shirley Cleaver has high hopesfor the first-ever Unite@Night Walk in North Beach onJune 9 – she is aiming to raise $10,000 for the Chiari andSyringomyelia Foundation.Though the condition is relatively rare, Cleaver saidthere are three people with Chiari in Calvert County alone.She said Chiari is a malformation of the brain where thebrain is too large for the skull and part of it gets pusheddown toward the spinal column. She said symptoms includeheadaches, dizziness, vertigo and nausea. The symptomscan mimic a migraine or other conditions, and are oftenmisdiagnosed.Unite@night will be a one mile walk at various sitesacross the country, Cleaver said. She said the money goesto support CSF Chapters, provide education and increaseawareness. It will also help fund research and help peoplewith the disorder.“They don’t really know what causes it,” Cleaver said.She explained that when she goes to a doctor’s office, shehas to tell them she has Chiari and often explain what it isto the doctor treating her, because it is relatively new andobscure.Currently, the only treatment includes brain surgery,Cleaver said. She said she had surgery in 2010 and thesymptoms began getting better. She said she feels blessedand lucky to have been diagnosed and successfully treated.“It’s been a journey,” she said.She said the symptoms can be debilitating, and thereare many who remain undiagnosed. She said the goal of thiswalk is to raise awareness as well as money.She said the North Beach walk has already collected$4,000 in donations and they are looking for corporatesponsors to help with funding. For $50, she said, sponsorscan get a sign with the company’s name and logo alongthe walk route. The signs will also have information aboutsymptoms of the conditions.There will also be a raffle for a Pandora bracelet and a50/50 drawing. Cleaver will be in Dunkirk at the Safewayon May 12 and the Wal-Mart May 17 and 24 from 2:30-8:30p.m. selling raffle and 50/50 tickets. They will also be soldon the day of the walk starting at 4 p.m. Cleaver said thedrawings will be at 7 p.m. on June 9.A local jeweler donated the Pandora bracelet andCleaver said the helium for the balloons was also donated.North Beach donated the use of the boardwalk. Cleaver saidthe only thing she’s paying for is the tent for registration.She said the community response has been huge and individualsand local businesses have been generous.According to the website, “this walk will bring togetherpeople who are suffering from the devastating effectsof Chiari malformation, syringomyelia, Ehlers-Danlos,hydrocephalus, intracranial hypertension, dysautonomia,autism and related disorders.”The North Beach Unite@Night walk will be at theboardwalk in North Beach on June 9 with check in at 6 p.m.The walk itself will begin at 7:30 p.m. Participation in thewalk is free. Individuals donating $25 will receive an illuminatedballoon and individuals who raise $50 or more willreceive the balloon and a unite@night t-shirt.Visit www.csfinfo.org for more information or to preregisterfor the North Beach walk.sarahmiller@countytimes.netOver 250,000Southern Marylanderscan’t be wrong!Your Online Community forCharles, Calvert, and St. Mary’s CountiesNew to the area? Lifelong resident?• Stay abreast of local happenings• Check our highly popular classifieds• Speak your mind in the forums• Enter our contests andwin terrific prizesStop by and see whatSouthern Maryland Onlinehas to offer!www.somd.com

The Calvert GazetteThursday, May 10, 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.Weekly Races, Friday Socials,Comedy Shows and Sailing LessonsBy Sarah MillerStaff WriterWith a prime location on the waterfrontof Solomons Island, the SouthernMaryland Sailing Association offers itsmembers a place to get on the water aswell as a place to unwind.Every Wednesday and Thursday, theassociation holds races. Wednesday is theweekly keelboat races, starting at 6:30p.m. and small boat races are on Thursdaysstarting at 6:30 p.m.In addition to the weekly races, theassociation holds the annual ScrewpileLight House Challenge during the summer.This year’s regatta is July 15-17. Theentry fee is $180 per boat, if received by12 p.m. on June 30. Entries received afterJune 30 will include a late fee of $75. Noentries will be accepted after 12 p.m.onJuly 11. Entry forms can be printed atwww.screwpile.net and mailed to P.O.Box 66 in Hollywood.Port Events coordinator HannahSchneider said people don’t need a boat tojoin the association.“A lot of people don’t realize theycan get on the water very easily in SouthernMaryland,” Schneider said.Individuals without boats can joina crew for one of the races on Wednesday,which encompasses boats over 21feet long. She said members often go oncruises and are willing to take peoplewith them.While sailing is a large part of theassociation, they also hold four or fivePhotos courtesy of Oyster Boys FacebookTreat Mom to an extra special Mother’s Dayat the Ruddy Duck!Gourmet Brunch Buffet 11-3pmIncluding Baked Ham, LondonBroil, Smoked Salmon, assortedsalads and much more!Every brunch is served with amade to order breakfast item.$29.50 all you can eat(Children 6-12 years 1/2 price, children under 6 eat free)Menu available on Facebook and on the website.SOLOMONS, MARYLAND • Dowell Rd and Route 4410-FYI-DUCK • www.RuddyDuckBrewery.com“Port Events” every year at the clubhousefor association members and their guests.Schneider said she puts events togetherwhenever there’s an idea and she has thetime to commit to it.Schneider said they try to get programstogether that are “pizzazzy.” PastPort Events have included a murder mysterydinner theatre, a comedy show, Oktoberfestand, most recently, Burlesqueby the Bay, an oyster scald and a luau.Coming up is a performance by The EastportOyster Boys on June 10.The Oyster Boys are “A troupe ofChesapeake Bay Troubadours celebratinglife here in the ‘Land of Pleasant Living’and along the shores of the Chesapeake... through song and story, and mirth.The Eastport Oyster Boys have been acclaimedas the Musical Goodwill Ambassadorsfrom the City of Annapolis, theMaritime Republic of Eastport and theChesapeake,” according to their website.Doors open at 4 p.m. for the OysterBoys. Tickets can be purchased on theSouthern Maryland Sailing Associationwebsite for $15 or for $18 at the door, ifavailable.Every Friday, the association holds ahappy hour starting at 5 p.m., with a cashbar open to individuals over the age of 21.There are also classes held, includingkids camps during the summer wherethey learn to sail a dinghy by themselves.She said several area schools have startedsailing teams.Communications coordinator MeganHildenberger said all money madefrom events and the regatta goes into theclub to pay for the clubhouse space andother bills.For more information, visit www.smsa.com.sarahmiller@countytimes.net

21 Thursday, May 10, 2012The Calvert Gazette• Over the Rainbow:Patuxent VoicesA Musical Tribute toYesteryearThis spring Patuxent Voices takes asentimental journey through the great poptunes from the 1940s, 50s, and 60s. Thegroup is performing on Saturday, May12, 1 p.m. at the Calvert Wine & Art Festin Sunderland. Concert performances onMay 19, 7:30 p.m. at Trinity Church, St.Mary’s College; or Sunday, May 20, 3p.m. at All Saints Church in Sunderland.No admission but donations acceptedat the door. Check the website for details,www.patuxentvoices.org.• Boating Safety ClassesDrum Point Flotilla, US Coast GuardAuxiliary, is conducting a MarylandBoating Safety Education Class beginningMay 14, consisting of five two-hourclass sessions on Monday and Tuesdayevenings from 7 to 9 p.m., on May 14,15, 21, 22, and 28. Classes are held at theCounty Services Plaza, 150 Main Street,Prince Frederick. Cost is $20. Call 410-535-2035 or visit our website, http//www.drumpoint.org to register.• Why should kids getto have all the fun thissummer?Calvert Library is hosting a readingcontest for adults that features great booksand prizes! If you are 18 or older, be sureto pick up a game board (or two or three)at your local Calvert Library branch. Thecontest will run from May 15-Aug. 30and participants are encouraged to enteras many game boards as they can. Themore entries a person submits, the morechances they will have to win.The game boards will challenge playersto read or listen to 12 different booksthat showcase different covers, genres,characters, and settings. Books used maybe adult fiction, nonfiction, biography,young adult, or graphic novel. Children’sbooks may not be used. By the time playershave turned in their boards, they willhave read a little of this and a little of thatand had a lot of fun in the process.For more information, visit any CalvertLibrary location or visit us on the webat http://calv.lib.md.us.• Mikulski Aid to SpeakThe National Active and Retired FederalEmployees Association (NARFE),Calvert County Chapter 1466, will meet at1 p.m. on Thursday May 17 at the CalvertEntertainment CalendarPines Senior Center, West Dares BeachRd. Prince Frederick, MD. There willbe a short presentation by Kirsten Soperfrom MD Senator Mikulski’s office, followedby a business meeting. Also, joinus for an early lunch at 11:15 a.m., thismonth at Mama Lucia’s in Prince Frederick.Active and Retired Federal employees,spouses, members, non-members andguests are welcome. For NARFE membershipInformation and Application, Call410-586-1441.• Fairies in the Garden– Dedicated to PatCarpenterAnnmarie Sculpture Garden & ArtsCenter presents a very magical AnnmarieAfter Hours on Friday, May 18, 2012, 6 – 9p.m. in celebration of 70 fairy and gnomehomes, created by members of the community!Annmarie Garden dedicates thisyear’s Fairies in the Garden exhibit to PatCarpenter, former Executive Director of&the Arts Council of Calvert County, whopassed away in March 2012. Pat Carpenter’szest and enthusiasm for life and loveof the arts will be celebrated on this specialnight.If you have not been to AnnmarieGarden recently, May 18 is the time tovisit! For more information visit www.annmariegarden.orgor call: 410.326.4640.Out AboutPhoto By Robert Hurry• Asbury SaleThere will be a sale on May 19, 2012from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Asbury SolomonsRetirement Community, 11000 AsburyCircle, Solomons, in the auditorium.This will include Betty’s Closet a resaleof new and gently used clothing, accessoriesand jewelry.The library committee will also havemany books on sale at great prices.Grannies Treasures will also be sellinghousewares, furniture and many miscellaneousitems.All proceeds will benefit the BenevolentCare Fund.For information, call 410-394-3483.• Southern Maryland EncoreChoraleEncore Creativity for Older Adultspresents a Spring Concert – SouthernMaryland Encore Chorale – Conducted byKrystal Rickard McCoy.The event will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday,May 19, 2012 at Calvert MarineMuseum 14200 Solomons Island Road,Solomons Island.Admission is free. For more informationsee EncoreCreativity.org or call301-261-5747.Thursday, May 10Live Music: “Gretchen Richie: TheSongs of Sinatra”Fenwick Street Used Books & Music(41655 Fenwick Stree, Leonardtown) – 6p.m.Salsa ThursdayHouse of Dance (24620 Three Notch Rd.,Hollywood) – 6:30 p.m.Karaoke w/ DJ DustySea Breeze Restaurant & Crab House(27130 S. Sandgates Rd., Mechanicsville)– 8:30 p.m.Friday, May 11Live Music: “Rusty in the Middle”Sea Breeze Restaurant & Crab House(27130 S. Sandgates Rd., Mechanicsville)– 8 p.m.Live Music: “Hot Tub Limo”Big Dogs Paradise (28765 Three NotchRoad, Mechanicsville) – 9:30 p.m.Live Music: “Matt Garrett”Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 DowellRoad, Dowell) – 8 p.m.Live Music: “The Naked Jam Bandfeat. Jennifer Cooper”The Blue Dog Saloon (7940 Port TobaccoRoad, Port Tobacco) – 8:30 p.m.Live Music: “Bob Wire & the FencePosts”Rustic River Bar and Grill (40874 MerchantsLane, Leonardtown) – 8 p.m.Live Music: “The Piranhas”The Green Turtle (98 Solomons IslandRd., SouthPrince Frederick) – 9 p.m.Live Music: “Justin Crenshaw Band”Port Tobacco Marina (7610 Shirley Blvd.,Port Tobacco) – 9 p.m.Live Music: “Dave & Kevin Trio”Hole In the Wall Tavern (24702 SotterleyRoad, Hollywood) – 9 p.m.Saturday, May 12Live Music: “Sam Grow Band”Dew Drop Inn (23966 Mervell DeanRoad, Hollywood) – 9 p.m.Live Music: “Too Many Mikes”Cryer’s Back Road Inn (22094 NewtowneNeck Road, Leonardtown) – 8 p.m.Live Music: “Joy Bodycomb Band”Anthony’s Bar and Grill (10371 SouthernMaryland Blvd., Dunkirk) – 9 p.m.Live Music:“The Not So Modern Jazz Quartet”The Westlawn Inn (9200 ChesapeakeAvenue, North Beach) – 7:30 p.m.Live Music: “Safe Harbor”@ SMAWL Animal FairSt. Mary’s County Fairgrounds (42455Fairgrounds Road, Leonardtown) – 1 &3 p.m.COSMIC Symphony Season FinaleGreat Mills High School (21130 GreatMills Road, Great Mills) – 7 p.m.Live Music: “Ta’Kila Jones”Vera’s White Sands Beach Club (1200White Sands Drive, Lusby) – 9:30 p.m.Live Music: “Pet the Monster”Sea Breeze Restaurant & Crab House(27130 S. Sandgates Rd., Mechanicsville)– 8 p.m.Scarlet Plus Karaoke ContestGridiron Grill (20855 Callaway VillageWay, Callaway) – 8 p.m.Live Music: “Seventh Day Slumberwith Manic Drive & Ilia”The 7:30 Club (28297 Old Village Road,Mechanicsville) – 7 p.m.Live Music: “Three Notch Country”Anderson’s Bar (23945 Colton PointRoad, Clements) – 8:30 p.m.Live Music: “Mayday Mayday”Big Dogs Paradise (28765 Three NotchRoad, Mechanicsville) – 9:30 p.m.Sunday, May 13, Mother’s DayLive Music:“Country Memories Band”Vera’s White Sands Beach Club (1200White Sands Drive, Lusby) – 3 p.m.Free Texas Hold ‘Em PokerTournamentOCI Pub (45413 Lighthouse Road, PineyPoint) – 2 p.m.Monday, May 14Open Mic NightRustic River Bar and Grill (40874 MerchantsLane, Leonardtown) – 5 p.m.Tuesday, May 15Open Mic NightRuddy Duck Brewery (13200 DowellRoad, Dowell) – 6:30 p.m.Wednesday, May 16Live Music: “Mason Sebastian”DB McMillan’s (23415 Three NotchRoad, California) – 5 p.m.“Wolf’s Open Blues Jam”Emerald Cove (3800 Harbor Road,Chesapeake Beach) - 8 p.m.

The Calvert GazetteThursday, May 10, 2012 22Kiddie ernKorCLUES ACROSS1. Scarlett’s home5. Mideast confection10. Mutual savings bank13. Organic compound14. The Hunter constellation15. Kindred17. Tip of the Aleutians18. Melt to separate metals19. Fr. Riviera city20. Severe storm sound23. Arabian ruler (alt. sp.)24. 1/100 of a yen25. Office of Public Information26. Radioactivity unit29. Symbol for actinium30. Chinese ethnic group w/ colorfulclothes32. Alias33. Ralph Waldo __37. Tough Asiatic grass39. Macaws40. Swiss river44. Word formed from initial letters48. Long fluffy scarf49. Blighia sapida51. Anno Domini53. __ Dhabi, Arabian capital54. Patti Hearst’s captors55. Cony57. Divulge a secret59. One of the finalists64. Drunk (slang)65. But goodie66. Whale ship captain68. Take the place of work of someone onstrike69. What is required70. ____ & Stitch71. Wife of Saturn72. Brief carefree shopping73. Noisy chatterCLUES DOWN1. Steeped beverage2. Pier, side of porch3. College army4. Spurious wing5. Care program for the terminally ill6. Protects the wearer’s body7. Readily, willingly8. Measures electric currents9. Hymns10. 1929 Nobel literature laureate11. 23 ___: go away!12. Upper arm mucles16. Filippo __, Saint21. Doctors’ group22. Freshwater mussel genus26. A male sheep27. Yoruba28. Former VP Quayle31. Am. Nurses Assoc. (abbr.)34. ___ Zedong35. Grey sea eagle36. Beam out38. Sci-Fi writer Koke41. Goat and camel hair fabric42. Steal43. Cologne45. Give over46. Motives for an action47. White toy dog49. Alloy used to make magnets50. Take a siesta52. Dekaliter54. Plants seeds56. An awkward person (Yiddish)57. Groom’s partner58. Flat crusty-bottomed onion roll60. Goblins (Br.)61. River into The Baltic Sea62. Islamic sect63. Baby powder mineral67. Derek __, Harvard

23 Thursday, May 10, 2012The Calvert GazetteSp rtsSee Food DietBy Keith McGuireContributing WriterNow is a good time tostart fishing for a variety of species of finfishand crabs – if you haven’t already! Our dietscan be substantially enhanced by fish andcrabs from our local waters.I have a couple of fishing buddies wholove to fish, but can’t tolerate fish as a meal.These are the characters that fish with mewho bring along some of the unhealthiestsnacks known to man. When the actionslows and snack time rolls around, out comethe sausages, chicken livers, beef sticks,jerky, corn chips and jalapeños to take theirminds off fishing. If I don’t find fish in ahurry, the Ho-Ho’s and Twinkies will be onBy Ronald N. Guy Jr.Contributing WriterThe OrdinaryAnglerRemember the 2010World Series? The TexasRangers, the AmericanLeague representative, wereconstructed by Nolan Ryan,one of the best pitchers inbaseball history, coached byRon Washington, a man whoovercame a positive drug testduring the season, and wereled on the field by slugger Josh Hamilton,a one-time can’t miss prospect whoresurrected his career after it nearlysuccumbed to drug and alcohol abuse.Facing those fascinating Texans werethe San Francisco Giants, a team seekingits first championship since movingwest from New York in 1958 - this despitehaving once employed greats likeWillie Mays, Willie McCovey and theswollen version of Barry Bonds. TheseGiants amped up the entertainment meterwith characters like Tim Lincecum,the quirky, flowing-locked ace of thepitching staff and eccentric closer BrianWilson and his awkwardly long, jetblackbeard and zany, Jim Carey-esquedeck and more than a few beers to wash it alldown. I call this their “See Food” diet. Ifthe snack has high cholesterol, high fat, highcalories, high salt, or is spicy enough to takethe top of your head off, then it qualifies as agood snack on the boat. Basically, anythingthey are not allowed to eat at home is fairgame on the boat.Despite the ominous weather predictionsthe past weekend wasn’t a bad time forfishing. The winds weren’t great, but mostboating anglers were able to get out there tocatch a few. Most folks headed to the Bay fortrophy stripers and found lots of willing fishto bite their trolled tandem rigs, umbrellasA View From TheBleachersinterviews.The storylines ultimatelyproved more enthrallingthan the seriesitself: the Giants prevailedin 5 mostly undramaticgames. Still, forthose without an identifiablerooting interest, itwas hard not to like bothteams and get wrappedup in their individualjourneys. Strangely, theSpringtime specks can be found!and daisy-chains. On Friday, I headed overto the Eastern Shore area to look for some ofthe speckled trout that were reported by TheTackle Box and others. We found the troutand lots of small stripers. I also snagged acow-nosed ray that made for a surprisinglyexciting battle.Other anglers fished for croaker. Itseems the hardhead are more cooperativenow, and are providing good action alongthe shores of the Naval Air Station and someof the local fishing piers.White perch action is also picking up.aforementioned headlines-grabbersaren’t what I remember most about the2010 World Series. That distinctiongoes to Aubrey Huff, the solid but unspectacularveteran 1st baseman for theGiants. Huff didn’t claim real estatein my meager and overloaded memorybanks with any memorable on-fieldplay; it’s Huff’s interviews that are stillwith me.At the time, Huff was a well-traveledveteran of exclusively bad teams(including a stint with the Orioles).Having finally stumbled on somethingspecial 11 years into his career, Huff appearedpunch-drunk on euphoria. Hewas completely awestruck by the moment;so overjoyed that he simplycouldn’t suppress his inner littleboy that was boiling over for all ofAmerica to see. In this era of filthyrich and lackadaisical athletes thatoften make one wonder if they still playfor any of the reasons that originally attractedthem to the game, it was moving.Huff was certainly getting paid,and rather well, for his and his team’ssuccess, but there’s no doubt he wouldhave played for free.Not even two years later, it seemsthat joyous smile has apparently beenwiped from Huff’s face, his youthfulspirit absent from his demeanor. Hisstruggles on the field since the Giants’World Series triumph are inescapable: acareer .279 hitter, Huff’s average plummetedto .246 in 2011 and below .200in 2012, respectively (sort of). Huff’slife off the field isn’t faring much betteras he’s mired in a divorce. In an alltoo-commonscenario, Huff’s personaland professional struggles have taken apsychological toll. Recently, Huff announcedthat he was taking a leave ofabsence from the team to seek treatmentfor anxiety - heavy stuff…and a longway from the beer-soaked celebrationsHuff basked in just 18 months ago.There is a silly, occasional inclinationfor fans to view professionalathletes as something other than – notFish the oyster bars in the rivers with bloodwormor peeler crab for the best catches.Crabs are beginning to come on well. Thiswill get better in the weeks to come after thespectacular full moon that we’ve just had.Next Wednesday, we’ll be able to keepsome of the smaller stripers that we’ve hadto throw back recently as DNR changes thesize and creel for stripers beginning May16th. From that date, we will be allowed tokeep one fish over 28” and one fish over 18”.If no fish over 28” are caught, then two over18” can be kept. The Patuxent River boundaryis relaxed a little at the same time andyou’ll be able to fish for stripers in the mouthof the river from Point Patience to the Bay.The size and creel limits for the PotomacRiver change at the same time. Theboundary also changes there on May 16thfrom below the Harry W. Nice Bridge to belowthe Woodrow Wilson Bridge.Remember Mother’s Day is this weekend– even though the calendar says it’s onlySunday! How about a really nice seafooddinner with fish or crabs that Mom caught?(You might want to leave the “See Food”and beer at home.)Remember to take a picture of yourcatch and send it to me with your story atriverdancekeith@gmail.com.Keith has been a recreational angleron the Chesapeake Bay and its tributariesfor over 50 years; he fishes weekly from hissmall boat during the season, and spendshis free time supporting local conservationorganizations.Two Seasons…And An Eternity Agonecessarily better or worse…just “otherthan” – human beings. Perhaps that’sfrom some superhero complex or a“loathing the rich” attitude. Regardless,it’s not fair; the folks between thelines aren’t fundamentally differentfrom those in the seats…just ask AubreyHuff. Anxiety is a common and debilitatingbugger. It cares not for its victims’backgrounds, occupations or salaries. Itcan creep into one’s psyche through environmentaltriggers or just meander inand out of the afflicted individual’s lifewithout any identifiable cause. It actsas something of a mental virus…robbingits hosts of healthy bandwidth andfilling their processors with negative,compulsive thoughts. It’s real, dangerousand can be life-arresting. It is alsotreatable…for those with the fortitude todispel their stubbornness and pride andseek help. That is often a difficult stepto take because of anxiety’s shadowy,intangible qualities and of the stigma –a sign of weakness – it carries.Huff courageously took that steptoward recovery. While he searchesfor mental peace, I’ll hold fast to mymemory of the giddy Aubrey Huff fromOctober 2010 and remain hopeful of hisreturn to baseball and full health.Send comments to rguyjoon@yahoo.com