2012-10-18 Calvert Gazette

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It all spreads out, inch by inch, she said. Black said they chose CRE because it is a pre-established community with a leadership framework, including a homeowners association to help efforts by the team. The powers that be in the community have been helpful and supportive in every way possible. Integrating alcohol awareness groups and classes will be easier in CRE, where community classes and clubs are already offered and open to the public, according to Black. The strategic planning meeting is open to the public at the CRE clubhouse on Oct. 24 at 6 p.m. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
Underage Drinking Group to Target Chesapeake Ranch Estates

By Sarah Miller Staff Writer The effort to reduce underage alcohol abuse in Calvert County will start in the Chesapeake Ranch Estates, according to Anna Black, who monitors the grant funding for the program. The Underage Alcohol Abuse Reduction Team will focus its efforts first on the Chesapeake Ranch Estates neighborhood. Maryland Strategic Framework Monitor awarded this team $33,000 per fiscal period for five years to address underage drinking. The exact nature of actions taken in CRE are still to be determined. Black said the decision was made after a period of study to target issues specific to Calvert and how best to address them. A public planning session will narrow down actions to be taken by CRE, which are already limited by the state. She said an idea to start a youth volleyball team, was rejected because the state wont allow the grant money to be used for that. Other ideas, such as informational programs, would be permissible, she said. Choosing CRE has had a polarizing effect, Black said. Some residents were all for the program, and the money it will bring in, while others didnt want to be associated with a community target for underage alcohol use reduction. Others seemed unsurprised CRE was chosen because of its reputation, though Black said a positive force in the community should help shed that character. Starting in CRE will help team establish deeper roots in the community and elicit positive changes elsewhere, Black said.
Unemployment Tax Rates To Drop Sharply

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer After several years of paying as much as a 400 percent increase on unemployment taxes, businesses are set to get some relief as those rates designed to replenish the unemployment benefits trust fund at the state are going to be cut in half, Gov. Martin OMalleys administration announced this week. Working closely with business, labor and the General Assembly, Maryland businesses will see a significant cut in their unemployment insurance rate many as much as 55 percent, OMalley said in a prepared statement. Thats good news for all Marylanders. State officials say the unemployment trust fund currently stands at $794.5 million, ranking fifth overall in the nation. That is robust enough to trigger a change in the tax rate from a range of 2.2 percent to 13.5 percent, down to 1.0 to 10.5 percent of an employees first $8,500 in wages. Bill Scarafia, CEO of the St. Marys County Chamber of Commerce, said the changes were made several years ago to initially alleviate the amount of money employers had to put into the trust fund. But, by going to a sliding scale that increased as the trust fund depleted due to more and more people making unemployment claims because of the recession, businesses would suffer in the short term. But then the recession hit, Scarafia said. In order to get the trust fund where it used to be the rates had to go up. Scarafia said unemployment payments were correspondingly lighter just before the economy faltered several years ago. Most employers got a couple good years with the reduction before the recession hit, he said. [The rate reduction] is very, very good news The system worked. Larry Hogan, of Change Maryland, which has dogged the administration at every turn on virtually every policy position, said that the tax rate reduction was a miniscule accomplishment. The administration's reduction of the unemployment insurance tax burden is a hollow victory for business, said Hogan. Businesses were required to pay a higher rate to shore up the trust fund, and the governor is now simply announcing a lowered rate now that the fund has been replenished with their dollars. If Maryland had not lost 36,400 jobs and 6,500 businesses since 2007, there wouldn't have been such a drain in the fund in the first place. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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Rescue Volunteers Team Up in Business Venture

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Saturday afternoons CPR and First Aid Training class is 30 minutes behind schedule as one instructor and two female students wait for the other instructor and three male students to arrive. The men are coming from a Waldorf business paying to certify the employees in workplace safety. The two women are walk-ins taking advantage of the previously scheduled class. When a business asks Haley Morgal, left, and Sara Jordon, both Huntingtown volunteer us to train, we ask if we can EMTs, demonstrate their CPR skills for Jon Riffe, their fire chief. open it up to the public, said products. Currently, if they arent at an offJon Riffe, co-owner of Southern Maryland site location, they conduct classes out of the CPR and First Aid Training. Huntingtown Fire House. Riffe, and his business partner, Kim Their business took off quickly, finding Jones have fulltime jobs in the fire and res- that other businesses need the workplace cue community and were certified trainers safety training for their employees. Most long before they decided to join forces into of their business seems to come from their their own training business. website and word of mouth, according to Riffe works fulltime as a sergeant for Jones. the District of Columbia Fire Department Southern Maryland CRP and First Aid and has been the Huntingtown Volunteer is certified to teach for the American Heart Fire Department Chief for the past six years. Association certificate, the American Safety Jones comes from a family of volunteer fire- and Health Institute, Red Cross and Nationfighters going back to her great-grandfather. al Safety Council. Her fulltime job is as the recruitment and Riffe said one of the pleasures of this retention director for the Department of job is receiving a phone call or email several Public Safety. weeks or months later from students who The partners have been friends for 16 shared how they were able to use their trainyears and each has individually trained vol- ing in an emergency situation. unteers as well as businesses before workBreaking down the material for the stuing together. dents to understand and bringing real life While their training business keeps scenarios into the classroom is what sets them in the classroom five times a week or them apart from other programs. more, traveling to Virginia, D.C. and other We run a laid back class. We provide parts of Maryland, neither one of them has hands on experience. Its much better to any intention of giving up their fulltime learn hands on, Riffe told his five students jobs, which they love. Saturday afternoon. Youll be 100 percent I have a feeling one day we will have comfortable with everything weve gone to hire staff, Jones said. over in class. If not come up and talk to us In the meantime, she is hoping the fu- after. ture will bring their own storefront where they can conduct classes and sell first aid corrin@somdpublishing.net
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The Crisis Intervention Center is still accepting nominations to honor those who have helped others living in domestic violence. Please visit our website at www. calverthealth.org or contact Tara Pavao, Community Outreach Coordinator for the Crisis Intervention Center, at 410-535-1121 for more information. The Calvert County Crisis Intervention Center provides short-and long-term counseling to domestic violence and sexual assault adult and child victims and their families. It also sponsors an abuser intervention program for abusing partners. Please contact the Crisis Intervention Center at 410-535-1121 for more information. The Calvert County Commission for Women is the Countys volunteer agency charged with developing opportunities for women; eliminating barriers that prevent women from realizing their full potential; and giving recognition to the contributions of women in Calvert County. For more information, please visit www.calvertwomen.org. Statistics show that 1 in 4 people are a victim of domestic violence. Look around at your job, at the grocery store, or at the gas station. Chances are one of you or someone you know have been victimized by domestic violence, Pavao said in a press release.
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The Crisis Intervention Center and the Calvert County Commission for Women, are inviting the public to attend events scheduled in October to support those who are living with domestic violence and to honor those have left abusive relationships. The following are a list of activities throughout Calvert County: Clothesline Project-The Clothesline Project is displayed throughout the county to honor those who live in or have escaped domestic violence. The Clothesline Project is a program where T-shirts are made by domestic violence survivors with positive affirmations that life does get better. Previous locations for the Clothesline Projects include College of Southern Maryland, Calvert County Health Department, District and Circuit Courts, and the Prince Frederick, Chesapeake Beach, and Lusby Public Library locations. Oct. 23 - The Crisis Intervention Center and the Calvert County Commission for Women will host a Candlelight Vigil at 7 pm in the Calvert County Circuit Courtyard; Oct. 23 - The Crisis Intervention Center and Calvert County Commission for Women will host an Awards Ceremony at 7:30pm at the Courthouse Square Building at 205 Main Street to honor individuals for their efforts to end domestic violence in Calvert County. Refreshments will be provided.
Concerned Black Women founders Doris Cammack-Spencer and Annette Jones Funn present the Community Excellence Award to Reverend Kenneth Phelps of all Saints Episcopal Church, left, and the Madam C.J. Walker Business Award to Veronica Alston, right. Other awards given were the Harriet Elizabeth Brown Education Award to Cheryl Johnson, the Myrtle M. Patten Health Award to Dr. Dolores Rhodes, the Ailene Stamper Youth Award to Jeffrie E. Long, Jr., the Harriet Tubman Woman of the Year Award to Rhonda Thomas and the Community Excellence Award to Chesapeake Beach Resort and Spa Corporation. Scholarship awards were given to LaChelle Steward, Cecilia Sanders, Diamond Jones and Alesha Leonard. The Keynote Speaker was Cambridge Mayor Victoria L. Jackson-Stanley, who took time to recognize women throughout history who inspire her and encouraged people to serve their communities and always work to better themselves and their situations.
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COUNTY NEWS Businesses of the Year Announced

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By Corrin M. Howe Staff Writer Two of the three Businesses of the Year for the county were featured in the Calvert Gazette this year. Wednesday night at the annual Chamber of Commerce meeting, Infinite Errands received Home Based Business of the Year, while Spice Island Furniture and Family Auto Care and BMW Specialists tied for Small Business of the Year. Linda Bracey was honored as Chamber Member of the Year. Infinite Errands owner, Jan Gibsons motto is If its legal, ethical and moral we can do it. She provides personal services include but arent limited to senior assistance, home organization, relocation services and dog walking. In addition, she is a virtual assistant to a number of small businesses entering data, maintaining social media, receptionist, scheduling and more. The chamber selection committee considered whether or not a business is recognized in their industry; if it demonstrates innovativeness and creativity with their product, service or management techniques; and contributes to community oriented projects whether serving on boards, volunteering or contributing to charities, mentors others, gives scholarships and the like. Gibsons community involvement ranges from online
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Hilton Garden Inn Chefs Building a Growing Clientele

By Corrin M. Howe Staff Writer Walk into the Hilton Garden Inn in Solomons lobby and hang a right into the bar and restaurant area of the Great American Grill. On the weekend evenings chances are Nick Colvins eyes will grow wide and hell will flash a big grin and start a conversation. Colvin said the best part of his job is interacting with the customers. (In) most kitchens we have to stay back in the kitchen, here I can go out and chat with the customer. I find out what they want and what they like, Colvin said. Especially in the cases of the long term residents that stay at the hotel. If they are from the west, Colvin will spice the meals up or suggest trying the crab cakes, an area specialty. The Great American Grill recently introduced a new menu. The other chef Bill Karmenzind, who works during the week nights, said the new menu capitalizes on some of the trends in the culinary world. But, Colvin, who has worked in the kitchen for nearly two years, suggested that they keep the crab cakes being in Southern Maryland and close to the Chesapeake Bay. Even though they are not on the new physical menu, the specials board says they are still available. And according to Colvin, they still receive a lot of requests for them. Karmenzind only started working at the grill last month. He was told he wouldnt be very busy. They were wrong. Ive had a couple of busy nights here by myself, Karmenzind said. Working in an international hotels kitchen is a lot more structured or precise as far as portions and recipes, according to Karmenzind. However, both Karmenzind and Colvin indicate they are allowed some flexibility. Brad Brown, director over the restaurant and assistant general manager at Hilton, agreed. The corporate offices do allow some flexibility in what menu items they can choose and a little bit in preparation. Business is growing as the word is getting about the Great American Grill and the chefs. Absolutely. Come on in and try us out. People dont typically think that hotel restaurants are good, but weve gotten good reviews, Colvin said. Online reviews for the Hilton Garden Inn Solomons specifically note the chefs and food from the grill. Several of the guests wrote they were disappointed with the local restaurants, but not the Great American Grill.
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Patrick Welton, previous General Manager at Hilton Garden Inn Solomons, responded to these reviews with All I can say is WOW!!!! Thank you so much for your kind words. I have to admit most of the times when we tell our guests that our Great American Grill is one of the best places in town to eat we get, of course, one of those yeah right, they have to say that, now really stop wasting my time and tell me where to eat looks. Brown said that he understands why local residents dont consider coming to the hotel to eat dinner, especially since the current dining room feels like it is part of the lobby. However, he said a renovation is in the plans and hes excited about how the Great American Grill will feel more like a caf in the future.
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New Kids Clothing Store Now Open

By Alex Panos Staff Writer Solomons now has a new childrens consignment store featuring affordable clothing just in time for Halloween costumes along with toys, blankets, furniture and sports equipment for kids as well as maternity clothing. People can bring clothes that no longer fit their children to Caits Closet, a small family operated store run by local resident Gina OMara, and receive 45 percent of the items resell value in store credit to put towards purchasing merchandise. After Caits Closet is in business for a few months, OMara said they will also be offering 35 percent in cash for all name brand clothing and furniture brought into the store. As a mother of six, OMara said she used to always shop for kids clothing in consignment stores while living in the state of Washington. When she moved here, one of the first things she noticed was the lack of a consignment shop. Many people dont have the time and money to be traveling to Charles County for childrens clothes, she said. Theres nothing here, OMara declared, noting Old Navy is one of the few places around to shop for quality childrens clothes. People from here have to drive to Sunderland for the nearest consignment store. Unlike the store in Sunderland, however, OMara offers store credit up front and doesnt force her customers to wait until the items they bring in are sold. When I need something, I need something, said OMara, so she doesnt think her customers should have to wait to buy bigger clothes either. OMara says she also started the shop because it provides a safe alternative to Craigslist and an easier option
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than eBay for people looking to sell kids merchandise. The biggest thing to me is customer service, she said, stressing that the shop will be a place where customers are greeted upon entry and treated with kindness. So far the response has been wonderful [from the community]. I had a woman walk up to the doors she said We need this here. Thank you for being here. After a five-month process securing a lease with JBG Rosenfeld Real Estate, OMara utilized some savvy spending techniques to afford all the stores amenities. It didnt make sense to pay for daycare and seek a job,
OMara explained, so she decided to open the store to make profit while leaving one room in the back for her children to use as a play area. While she only wants a small space to start, in the future OMara says she would love to expand the shop to the space next door and rent some additional commercial space for other ideas she has. Caits Closet will be a friendly place for local moms to meet and chat, she said, and even offer employment opportunities to stay-home moms whose children can play in the kids area set up in the backroom as they work. OMara also contacted the Parent and Teacher Association (PTA) this week and plans to have certain days where 20 percent of proceeds go to the PTA. I want to support our local community and our local moms, she said. I cant believe that were finally here. Caits Closet is located at 13342 H.G. Truman Road, near Food Lion in the former Maertens Jewelry location. For more information, view their page on Facebook Caits Closet Consignment, email caitsclosetconsignment@gmail.com or call (443)-844-8743. alexpanos@countytimes.net
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Adult Students Graduate

By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Brittany Nebel-Sturgess dropped out of high school when she discovered she was pregnant; however she was still able to earn her high school diploma a year ahead of her peers. Speaking at the adult education graduation ceremony, Nebel-Sturgess was 15-years-old when she left to have her daughter Kyleigh, now 14-months-old. When she found she couldnt get along without a high school diploma, she decided to go back and earn her GED. I knew thats what I had to do, she said.
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She is already enrolled in the nursing program at the College of Southern Maryland. Last week 21 students received their Maryland high school diplomas upon completing the requirements for the GED program. Mary Gutowski, External Diploma Program (EDP) Advisor-Assessor, explained a number of options for adults to earn their high school diploma. An intense three to four month program is ideal for students who demonstrate skills through a proficiency test. Adults not ready for the EDP can enroll in Adult Education classes to work toward their GED at their own pace. Finally, a fast track GED program is available for those only needing a few subjects. Gutowski said the adult education program works
with individuals learning English as a second language, in addition to their other students. Students return to finish their high school education for a number of reasons, Gutowski said. Some want to be able to help their children with their homework at night, some want to get a promotion at work and others want to go to college. One 77-year-old gentleman earned his GED because it was a previously unachieved goal. No matter what the reason, she said working with adult education students is very rewarding. For more information about the program, call 410-535-7382. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
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Beach Students Sweep Tournament

By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Kids from all over the county ranging from elementary school to high school converged on Windy Hill Middle School during the fifth annual Windy Hill Scholastic Chess Tournament offered through the Maryland Chess Association (MCA). The largest student showing was from Beach Elementary School. They practically own the tournament, said Tournament Director and MCA President Jim Becker, adding Beach Elementary Principal Michael Shisler helped organize and run the event. Unlike sports competitions, students arent split up by age or grade level. Instead, they are grouped by playing ability, Becker said. Age is no indicator of skill level. Some high school students may have just learned to play chess and compete at the novice or intermediate level, while Becker has seen elementary kids playing at the varsity level or higher. He has seen high school students become master, titled players before graduating, able to hold their own against some of the best the world has to offer. Chess has become more popular in recent years,
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Becker said. More then 550 students registered for the state tournament last year, causing organizers to split the tournament into two days to accommodate them. Becker said the rise in interest is due to a shift in perception. When he was in high school, he said chess was seen as a hobby. Now, it is seen as more than a game. He said chess teaches students strategy, critical thinking and math skills and to think outside the box. He said it also teaches students to look at things from a different point of view, allowing them to get into their opponents head and see the game from a different angle. Students learn social behavior skills and good sportsmanship. In chess, losers dont quit and games are needed with a handshake. Caleb Matthews, a fourth grader from Liberty Christian School in Owings Mills, lost his match at Saturdays tournament, but could be found right after playing a friendly game Liberty Christian fifth grader Travis Johnson, who won his match. Montgomery County second grader Charanpleer Singh, he enjoys the game. His father, Harjit Singh, said his son taught himself to play chess on the Internet and they bring him to tournaments because he and his wife are no match for his skill level. Beach Elementary fifth grader Grace Malba said she got involved in chess as a way to socialize. She said she was shy when she was younger, and getting involved in the schools Beach Bishops chess club helped her open up. She and her mother both get involved in the club and help out during the monthly Chess and Pizza open houses. Becher doesnt believe chess will never be as popular as sports without a complete culture change; however, it is beginning to be seen differently. MCA offers tournaments all over the state throughout the year to allow students involved in sports the chance to compete, according to Becher. Three types of players participate in tournaments ones who will travel from location to location to compete, ones who will only go to local tournaments and ones who will only go to the annual state tournament. For more information, visit www.mdchess.com. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
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By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Our children are our future. Bullying has robbed them of being all they can be. If we can put an end to bullying that would be quite an accomplishment. We can all take pride in, says Clifton Savoy, Board of Education Candidate. He believes bullying is one of the biggest issues facing the schools, and hopes to work to address the situation. I believe our children are our future leaders and the biggest investment we can make in our future. In the coming years, Savoy wants to maintain the excellent status the schools have, while expanding and promoting pre-apprenticeship training programs at schools in order to provide more opportunities for those students who might not chose college as an option. Savoy plans to support students even when not in school. He wants to promote and help create community centers within the county, and find ways to expand and add to after school programs. Aside from programs, Savoy intends to focus on making sure schools are safe and well maintained. Savoy has experience in working with large groups of individuals. Currently, he is respon-
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Two Schools Picked for MDS3 Program

By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Last spring, Calvert County Public Schools was approached to take part in the Marylands Safe and Supportive School (MDS3) initiative. Calvert and Huntingtown High School were chosen to participate in the program. Executive Director of Administration Kim Roof said the schools will receive additional support and training, as well as money from the state. We were very willing to be part of that, Roof said. MDS3 is supported by a grant awarded to the Maryland State Department of Education by the Office of Safe and Drug Free Schools at the United States Department of Education, according to a release from Huntingtown High School. Each school has a team assigned to it. Roof said Calvert High is designated a model school, receiving more support than Huntingtown, which is labeled a pilot school, Roof said. The district chose the schools, but their designations were chosen randomly by the state. Both schools receive climate surveys to poll students, teachers and parents, Roof said. The surveys can be used to identify trouble spots in the schools and address them. This can even expand to benefit the other schools in the district, with teachers receiving training able to share knowledge with co-workers and identify issues that may exist in other schools. She said a goal is to create a safe, positive environment for students. Instead of catching kids doing something wrong, you catch them doing something right, Roof said. She said the state has a template they will be using, but it is up to the schools to use the information and resources they receive in a way that will best benefit the district. Involvement in this program will help schools pay for things they may not otherwise be able to afford, like sending teachers to national conferences and other events. The state is using MDS3 to develop a sustainable state system to measure school climate, the school environment, student engagement, and school safety in high schools, according to the press release. Huntingtown and Calvert are two of 58 schools statewide participating in MDS3. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
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Charleen Obal says without the support of the community, Saphron Restaurant would not have made it through the hard economic times. She opened Saphron in 2007, prior to the setback in the economy. However, she rattles off a number of locals who paid bills, donated items and bartered services to help the low country cuisine and farm to fork restaurant stay open, and even expand. Saphron started at Central Square in Prince Frederick but moved to the Old Field Inn in 2010 when the former restaurant closed. Her investors, Jimmy and Cheryl Bare send customers from all over Southern Maryland. Dr. Raymond Noble donated an old bar from a house, two Lusby Ladies rounded up teapots for a fundraiser and paid a bill or two, and local businesses like Taylor Propane and the water company worked with her when bills were due and she couldnt pay them. They (local businesses) work with local businesses. They know if you arent making money, they dont get paid. Furthermore, Obals personal skills as a barterer and bargain hunter contribute to her business. She says she negotiated a purchase of 30 chairs for the restaurant for the cost of three cents apiece. A construction company remodeled the second floor of the building. On a tour of the old home, she pointed out items she purchased during her travels as an army officers wife and sconces she pick up in Lusby for $25 each. Obals family is her inspiration for cooking. She is the fifth of nine children, three of whom are blind. Her mother made sure that every single one of them learned how to cook. Her family didnt have much when she was growing up in the south, but they did have extended family that lived on the same plot of land, and they all kept gardens. I never went to culinary school. I just have a passion. It comes from inside based upon life experience, Obal says. She brings to Saphron her mothers gumbo and bread pudding recipe. She calls the dessert her Ten Million Dollar Southern Bread Pudding. When her 24-year-old son, John Jr. makes it, he refers to it as his Fifteen Million Dollar Southern Bread Pudding. John Jr. is one of the chefs in the kitchen. The other main chef is Eric Hernandez. John is creative. He shops local markets and saves money. Eric brings a multicultural, Hispanic flavor to the kitchen Obal says.
the day be set aside for prayer. He borrowed a grill from one of the supporting units and grilled steaks every Friday night. He loves the foods from Afghanistan, but his mom was quick to say she doesnt let him bring those foods into her kitchen maybe the spices, but not the unknown meats. John has an older sister, who lives in Florida, who did not receive the cooking gene. We dont let her anywhere near the kitchen. Shell burn water, he said. Earlier, Charleen said her daughter couldnt even boil water. John Daniel, Charleens husband and Johns father, works fulltime in Reston, Va., as a systems engineer, but comes home and prepares the salads for the evening dinner crowds. Charleen and John Jr. said that John Daniel is content making salads in front of the serving line and he does a good job at it. John Jr. said that Saphron is the only restaurant he knows which serves a Low Country egg roll made of collards, chicken, sausage, and bacon. These are appetizers that compliment the Low Country Gumbo. Charleen boasts of her sons recent dessert made from deep fried peaches, scoop of vanilla ice cream and topped with a dark chocolate balsamic vinaigrette sauce. His pairing of sweet potato fries and balsamic vinegar is also the marrying of sweet and zingy. Charleen is committed to using loPhoto By Frank Marquart
Saphrons two main chefs, Eric Hernandez, left, and John Obal Jr., with owner Charleen Obal, show off some of their signature dishes. Photo By Frank Marquart
John credits his mom for their ability to unleash their creative sides. She gives us free reign. His inspiration comes from the old Iron Chef shows, cookbooks and his own imagination. He wakes up at night and writes down, in his bedside notebook, ideas that come to him. While John did not serve as a cook in Afghanistan, he did take on the responsibility for feeding up to 30 people on Friday nights when the local customers require
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By Evan K. Slaughenhoupt, Jr. Calvert County Commissioner, District 3

Tier Map requirements from the recently passed Septic Law, the planned Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (Cap and Trade), and The Watershed Implementation Plans prominent use of Best Available Technology for Septic tanks (meaning nitrogen removing septic systems) demonstrates valid concerns about PlanMaryland. Rather than PlanMaryland being simply the benign means for the various statelevel departments to coordinate as was described, its true meaning is the control over how rural landowners develop, operate, and use their private real property. PlanMaryland, Septic Law requiring various Tier categories, Watershed Implementation Plans (which for Calvert County brings along with it a $1.3 Billion bill, upcoming Cap and Trade legislation all tie together with the term sustainable development which the state is trying to impose upon our community. Considering the county must request an exemption from the Maryland State Department of Planning for the Tier IV restrictions on major subdivisions who will then determine conformance of the county tier boundaries with state statutory guidelines; who will then determine if the Area as a whole might meet the 1 lot or fewer per 20 acres threshold to qualify for the exemption; given the Maryland State Department of Planning makes a final determination; further the threat to prevent the start of any new major residential subdivision if we do not adhere to this Septic Tier categorization by the end of this calendar year is the proof positive of state intrusiveness into local land use decisions. Already, parts of this autocratic philosophy are imbedded within our zoning and needs to be removed. This state imposed philosophy diminishes our property rights. I reject this intrusive concept of state-
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dictated land use and related behavior modifications. Besides rejecting the intrusion of the state central planners into our local land use decisions, we should also express disagreement with the state who follows lock-step in its adherence to the term sustainable community which is an offspring of the term sustainable development, coined by the World Commission on Environment and Development back in 1987, and refined in Agenda 21. Local officials throughout Maryland who swore an oath to defend the principles of the U. S. Constitution represent the last line of defense for our citizens against this intrusion. Our own planning documentation such as the county Comprehensive Master Plan and the various Town Center Master Plans are relevant as they are produced by working with various community groups and individuals. I support these planning documents as they reflect the views of the citizens, however, we need to ensure we detach whatever parts are merely the adoption of the Agenda 21 as adopted by 179 nations (including the U.S.) at the U.N. Conference on Environment and Development in 1992. Plans that force the local authorities to alter our own comprehensive plans is abhorrent to local governing and yet is consistent with Agenda 21 which goes far beyond building and fire safety codes. Those planning efforts include: residential, property maintenance, energy conservation, wild land interface, and other behavior modification codes. A sustainable community is a community around which government draws an Urban Boundary Zone and forbids city services to be delivered outside the zone, prohibits new construction outside the zone, and requires residents within the pletely ignore the vast areas of impervious zone to live in housing that meets the size surfaces in large urban areas such as Baland cultural integration standards set forth timore City and ignore the large amount in law by central planners. of effluent that gets dumped into the water Sustainable communities are high- streams by large waste water treatment density communities where automobiles centers. Anybody measure the water qualare discouraged, and bikeways and walk- ity of the Inner Harbor or Anacostia River ways are the alternative to public transpor- lately? tation. The state is forcing this philosophy The state central planners ignore the upon the rural areas of Maryland. No won- overwhelming amount of debris that ender there is validity to the term War on Ru- ters the bay from the Conowingo Dam that ral Maryland. spans Cecil and Harford county borders The Governor clearly takes an elit- on the Susquehanna River. That debris is ist approach requiring everyone to live in readily present as far south as the Potomac small homes on crowded lots and walking River (well south of us in Calvert County). to work. That philosophy is clearly politi- I personally observed some of that debris cal, not based upon science of cleaning the last year when September 9, 2011, 44 flood bay. It represents the most extremist views gates were opened due to the impact of the supporting high-density areas. Those of us remnants of Tropical Storm Lee. who want to be free from central planning In 1998, the US Geological Service intrusion tend to live in the rural areas. reported that the Conowingo Dam, the Calvert County officials are not the Holtwood and Safe Harbor Dams further only ones in Maryland who are concerned. upstream may reach capacity before the Like the Cecil County Commissioners who year 2020, no longer able to function to revoted unanimously to tell the State NO, duce the nutrient and sediment load hitting I will not go quietly into that dark night. I the bay. defend the property rights of our citizens It defies logic to force us to focus upon and oppose the State property unlawfully the minuscule amount of nitrogen present taking rights of farmers and other rural in our septic tanks while too little is done in citizens without just compensation. areas further north of us that have far greatThe mandated revisions to county er impact upon the quality of water of the master plans and initiation of the Regional Chesapeake Bay. It defies logic that central Greenhouse Gas Initiative is reminiscing planners continually pick on the farmers in of those Central Planners in Moscow and this county. Beijing; and continues the wrongheaded effort you central planners pursue. The states focus upon septic Okay, youre in the White House. You know the job tanks in the rural market reports are gloomy, the Federal Reserve is so anxious areas whereas their about the economy that its proposing more pump-priming. contribution of niOur embassy is Cairo is invaded, the Ambassador and trogen and solids three other Americans are assassinated in Libya and dozens into the Chesapeake of other consulates are attacked around the Middle East. The Bay if at all is minimal. Whereas cenofficial response to these atrocities is Its a spontaneous reactral planners comtion to a video shown on YouTube. And, what does President Obama do: continues to apologize for the American people. And what does he do? ATTACK ROMNEY! In my view, Governor Romney is entirely correct to criticize the incoherent response to the Cairo and Benghazi debacle and to question the U.S. policies that have left us so dangerously vulnerable in the Middle East. Governor Romney is right on target to suggest the best solution to the current administrations failed foreign and domestic policies is to retire Barack Obama at the end of this present term.
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By Debra Meszaros CSN www.MXSportsNutrition.com Memory, speed, creativity, attention, focus, and flexibility are all part of your cognitive health. ADD/ADHD, Alzheimers, Autism, anxiety, depression, and dementia all related to the health of your brain. How do we enhance our mental performance? Developing and rebuilding brain neuron density is a healthy solution to managing cognitive function. Many nutritional products have the potential to be helpful in keeping biochemical pathways open. Your dietary habits, organ function, stress management, and the aging process all affect mental performance. Building good dietary habits DHA, an omega 3 fatty acid, is necessary for your brain cells to communicate. It is very important in the initial development of your brain, starting as a fetus and continuing throughout your lifetime. DHA also increases hormonal production of neurotransmitters, dopamine [regulator of heart rate and blood pressure] and serotonin [happiness and mood regulator]. Adding items like flax oil and fish oil to your diet help obtain the essential levels of DHA the body needs. Recent research notes that krill oil actually has a larger influence over increasing levels of DHA in the brain, as the phospholipids within krill oil need no conversion by the body to be utilized like flax oil does. Individuals without a gallbladder, with liver function below optimal or overall fat digestion issues, may struggle to assimilate DHA without the additional use of Lipase enzyme supplementation. They simply lack the enzyme to utilize all essential fatty acids and therefore are likely to be deficient in them as well as all of the fat soluble vitamins: vitamin D, Vitamin E, Vitamin A, and even Vitamin K. The bodys CoQ10 production may also be affected by the lack of Lipase. Your brain is primarily made of fat and its demands on the body for fats become a focus of your dietary habits. Quality fat consumption [fish, coconut oil, grass-fed animal protein, etc.] is important to your body. The foods for thought are: water, protein, and fats. Hydration is the number one factor to every area of health and mental performance. Our bodies rely heavily on water transportation throughout the body. Neurological function slows very quickly with just the slightest decrease in hydration. Its very important to drink water slowly throughout the day, never all at once or in large quantities, and one should reach a minimum consumption of half your body weight in ounces of water per day; a dietary goal that most people do not reach. It is also the fact that many individuals are deficient in magnesium, about 80% of us! The brain has an important need for magnesium to carry out its functions. Dietary supplementation of magnesium may not be enough without adequate protein. The body needs particular amino acids to attach to the magnesium in order to carry it into the brain. This is another dietary reason for maintaining adequate intake of protein each day. The anti-stress vitamin. Your adrenal glands and thyroid have dietary needs too and they include perhaps the most universal set of vitamins.B vitamins. Stress causes the release of adrenaline among other hormones and its important to your health to learn tools to keep your stress managed. Besides tools, adrenal fuel is also needed to keep the body further away from adrenal fatigue. It is the complex group of B vitamins and vitamin C that keep your adrenals fueled. Work stress, desire stress, family stress, physical stress [exercising], all create higher demands for these vitamins, so stock up! Dealing with aging. Aging is unavoidable yes, but how we age is influenced by how we think and how well we have taken care of ourselves along the way. Taking your health into your own hands is where it begins. Understand that everything you do affects your health from your early years and beyond. Any changes towards a healthier lifestyle will be beneficial at any point in your life. Embrace any adjustment or change you are able to do, and remember an important fact, that you need to keep mentally active and not allow society to implant the notion in your brain that you cannot do something due to age. You are as young as you feel, so work towards feeling as young as possible. Keep the brain neurons firing as when you dont use it, you lose it! Keep the biochemical pathways open by being active because sitting on the couch watching TV is not one of the ways to enhance your mental performance. At any age!
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Thelma Huntzberry, 98
Thelma Irene Huntzberry, 98, of Prince Frederick, MD went home to the Lord on Oct. 9, 2012, at In Gods Care Assisted Living located in St. Leonard, MD. Thelma was born in Baltimore, MD, on March 29, 1914 to Walter Rowe and Pearl I. Gilbert. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She was a life time member of Randle Cliff Community Church, Chesapeake Beach. She was a Practical Nurse at Arundel General Hospital in Annapolis, MD and at Calvert Memorial Hospital in Prince Frederick, MD. She was preceded in death by her parents, loving husband Ray Woodrow Huntz-
berry, Sr., sons Meredith R., David W., two grandsons and two great granddaughters. Also preceding her was her brother Leon Gilbert and two sisters, Delores Diffendal and Dolly Frank. Thelma is survived by her sons Paul L. and Ray W. (Jane) seven grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, 10 great-great grandchildren, and her sister-in-law, Margaret Gilbert. The family received relatives and friends on Friday Oct. 12, at the Rausch Funeral Home, 4405 Broomes Island Rd., Port Republic, MD 20676. A funeral service was offered on Oct. 13, in the funeral home. Interment followed at Cedar Hill Cemetery located in Brooklyn Park, MD. Contributions may be made in Thelmas name to the Lions Club, P.O. Box 214, Prince Frederick, MD 20678. The family would like to thank the staff, loving care givers and her extended family at In Gods Care Assisted Living for all the loving care, affection and spiritual support to her and her family members during her time of residence.
Dolly Hutchins, 71
Marian Ellen Hutchins also known as Dolly, 71, of Prince Frederick, MD passed away peacefully on Oct. 12, 2012, at her home with family and friends by her side. She was born on Dec. 11, 1940 to Thomas Edmund Carrick and Daisy Lohman Carrick in Washington, DC. Dolly loved to Yard Sale, if there was a yard sale out there, you best believe she was going to be there. She also loved to go shopping and look for the sales and bargains, but the best deal she ever got was her family. She loved to spend time with them and enjoyed their company. She was preceded in death by her parents, her daughter Darlene Hutchins, and her brother Joseph Nelson. She leaves behind her husband of 54 years Chester Pretty Boy Hutchins, Her daughter Sharon L. Hutchins (Lisa Hendrickson) of Prince Frederick, MD, her daughter Tina Jordan (Michael) of Lusby, MD and her son Brandon Hutchins (Alexandria) of Prince Frederick, MD. She is also survived by her grandchildren Michael and Megan Scully, and greatgrandchildren Rory A. Hutchins and Ruby Nocar; her brother Clayton Nelson, sister Gerldine Sis Hall and 6 nieces and nephews. The family would like to acknowledge all the kind expressions of sympathy and condolences from family and friends. During a time like this they realize how much value there is in being a friend. Memorial Contributions may be made to Calvert Hospice, P.O. Box 838, Prince Frederick, MD 20678. Arrangements provided by the Rausch Funeral Home of Port Republic, MD.
Sheila Martin, 71
Sheila Irene Martin, 71, of Lothian, MD passed away Oct. 11, 2012, at her residence. She was born Feb. 15, 1941, in Washington, D.C., to Carlton Cecil and Isabelle (Meddings) King, Sr. Sheila was raised in the suburbs of Prince Georges County, where she attended public grammar schools and Suitland High School. She was employed for Hess Oil Company where she worked in the accounting department. She also worked for Steuart Petroleum in Washington, D.C. and retired from Mattress Discounters. Sheila has lived in Lothian with her daughter Cheryl since 2005 and previously lived in Prince Georges County and in Owings for twenty years. She enjoyed going to Rod N Reel Bingo and was active in the North Beach Senior Center. Sheila also enjoyed camping, vacationing to her time share in Las Vegas and playing the slot machines. Sheila was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Earl Clifton Martin, a son Edward Carl Martin and brothers Raymond, William, Carlton and Larry King. She is survived by children Raymond Bryan McReynolds of Las Cruses, NM, Cheryl Lynne Dwyer and husband Michael of Lothian, MD, Toni Marie George of Chesapeake Beach, MD and John Douglas Martin and wife Jessica of Hughesville, MD. Also surviving are ten grandchildren, five great grandchildren and a sister Estelle Robey of Crofton, MD. Family and friends were received Monday, Oct. 15 from 6:30 to 9 PM at Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., 8325 Mt. Harmony Lane, Owings, MD, where services and a celebration of Sheilas life were held Tuesday, Oct. 16. Entombment to follow in Southern Memorial Gardens, Dunkirk, MD. For additional information or to leave condolences visit www.rauschfuneralhomes.com
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Olivet United Methodist Church Sanctuary Celebrates Centennial
By Sarah Miller Staff Writer When first constructed in 1912, the sanctuary at Olivet United Methodist Church cost $3,300 to build after seven years of saving up the money. Now, construction would cost a good amount more, but there is no need. The original pulpit and pews are still standing, and under a more modern carpet, the original floorboards remain. Even in the carpet, history of the church remains, with a swatch of the original carpet still covering one of the doorsteps. Though it has reached a century, the sanctuary is nowhere near ready to retire. You can feel the prayers of 100 years, said Pastor Faith Lewis. Details in the church reflect aspects of the storied past of both sanctuary as well as Olivet and even Solomons Island. Lewis said since she joined the church five years ago, she has enjoyed learning about the history of the church, such as the stained glass windows and babies who were baptized the day the new building opened. The niece of one of those first babies still attends the church, Lewis said. The windows honor people important to the churchs history, like USA Heavener, who helped design and build the century old structure. Family roots run deep in Olivet Church. Member Chandler Thomas grew up in the church, his parents were members, and even after moving away for a time after joining the Navy, he and his wife wound up settling back into Olivet and the church community during their retirement. While at the church, he has seen it grow to a congregation more than 150 strong and active in the community. He said his mother used to clean the church, and told Lewis a bit of church lore that the bell in the belfry used to be in a ferryboat. She said they did research, including actually going up to look at the bell for an inscription it should have. They found the bell used to travel on the Ferryboat Rhine, a craft that went from the Hudson River to Solomons Island and carried people back and forth from Olivet to Solomon and is 60 years older than the building it hangs in. For people who love history and research, it was a real adventure, Lewis said. She added Olivets congregation has always shown love for its pastor, and a number of former pastors came back to visit during the centennial celebration last weekend. The church also hosted an open house with scrapbooks on display, allowing members of the community to come in, learn about the church and talk to the people who keep the church alive. In addition to welcoming their pastors, she said the
congregation is very open to anybody wanting to look at or join the church. The church is planning to put its history online, making the family trees and church history accessible to anybody who wants to
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By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Skateboarders showed off their skills and had a good time at the College Access Networks first skateboard competition. It was a great, positive atmosphere, said Shelby Potts, executive director, competition. Aggro Joe Skate Shop, owned by Joe Smialek partnered with CAN to host the competition. Neither one of us could have done this without the other, Potts said. It was a huge group effort. Despite being rescheduled once due to cold, rainy weather, Potts feels the first ever skateboard competition was a success.
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Nearly 50 Compete in Skateboarding Event
12th Annual Step By Step 5K to honor of Mike Blackwell

The Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse, Inc. (CAASA), with the assistance of the Chesapeake Bay Running Club (CBRC), is sponsoring the 12th Annual Step By Step 5K Fun Run/Walk on Saturday, Nov. 3 to honor Mike Blackwell - a marathon runner who was killed in January 2001 while jogging on Broomes Island Road. Proceeds from this event will benefit CAASA substance abuse prevention programs. The race will start at 9 a.m., with early registration and check-in at 8 a.m. The start and finish line is at the Calvert Marine Museum. The 3.1-mile course will cover scenic roadways along the river, back bay, and neighborhoods in Solomons. Certification is pending on this years new course. There will be prizes awarded for runners and walkers in numerous age groups and t-shirts are provided to the first 150 registrants. The pre-registration donation is $25 for adults, $15 for students, and $20 for CBRC members and CAASA members. The day of the race donation is $30. Strollers are welcomed with walkers. No pets allowed. Registration forms can be found on the CAASA website at www.co.cal.md.us/residents/health/ caasa. On-line registration is powered by RaceIt.com at http://raceit.com/search/event.aspx?id=13163. TEAMS AND GROUPS are welcome! Bring your signs and banners! Participate in this event to honor and support a family member or friend who is fighting substance abuse or to remember someone in your life lost to substance abuse. Run with CAASA and heighten community awareness to the problem of alcohol and other drug abuse! For more information about the race contact the CAASA Office at 410-535-3733.
With 47 kids coming out for the event, they hit their goal. She said the first time she went to a skateboard competition was with her son. The day boasted three bands, raffles, prizes, a halfpipe competition, street competition and even a game of skate, a game similar to playing horse in basketball, Potts said. One person does a trick and the rest try to copy it. The skateboards who dont succeed get a letter. Performing throughout the day were Soulful Aggression, Krooked Alliance and Greenhouse. She said there were three competitor levels advanced, intermediate and beginner. Every skater got a chance to show off their skills and have a good time. As a bonus, CAN raised some money to support programs and students throughout Calvert. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
That Doggone Tiki Bar Pet Day
New Aviation Museum Finally on the Way

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer After 15 years of work by community advocates and local, state and federal officials to get the funding, the Patuxent River Naval Air Museum and Welcome Center is finally on its way with an official groundbreaking near the base main gate Tuesday. Keith Fairfax, one of the leaders in getting the project on the ground from the community side, said that former State Senator J. Frank Raley and Del. John Bohanan first came to him more than a decade ago to take a leadership role in getting the museum built. He said it wasnt an easy task working with all the stakeholders but the results worth it. It met with some struggle but nothing comes to life without some struggles, Fairfax said. We can finally say its a reality. The new museum will be placed just in front of the current temporary structure along Route 235 with an open space age design that will allow for aircraft to be brought it for part of the displays, county department of public works officials have said. The museum association that has worked to make the museum a reality had to work through much organization to get the job done, as well as work to get their $1.5 million in capital contribution goals to the projects. But, Fairfax said, even with all the work of dedicated advocates and elected leaders was the U.S. Navys culture changing presence in St. Marys County that made the museum possible. Without the continual support of naval aviation this building would have no meaning, he said. Bohanan said that in the 1990s when Route 235 was being widened it meant the demise of the old museum at the intersection of Great Mills Road and Route 235, but neither he nor anyone else wanted to give up on that. There was no plan to replace the museum that required leadership, Bohanan said. That came in the form of Keith Fairfax. Bohanan said that the new museum would act as a major tourist draw and help keep naval aviation at the heart of the community. It will be an anchor for our community, Bohanan said. guyleonard@countytimes.net
Photo by Sean Rice Crowds turned out for the fourth annual That Doggone Tiki Bar Pet Day on Sunday on Solomons Island, and were treated by an array costumed canines, food vendors, K9 demonstrations and pet contests.
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Crenshaw Brings Own Style to Southern Maryland

By Alex Panos Staff Writer The Justin Crenshaw Band isnt your typical country group; they play a style all their own which he calls rocking country. People are expecting slow country music in Southern Maryland, said lead singer and rhythm guitar player Justin Crenshaw. They expect to be crying and drinking all night, but we rock out. Its a rock show. In fact, Crenshaw says hes had many people tell him the band has created their own sound, by taking well-known songs and giving them a unique twist. His voice puts a whole different spin on it, Crenshaw explained, and his band members put their own spin on the music as well. Along with his band mates known as Renegade, Crenshaw covers many popular country artists including Jason Aldean, Brantley Gilbert and Eric Church, and performs rock songs from groups like Lynyrd Skynyrd and Poison. Crenshaw recently teamed up with Renegade about six weeks ago, when he realized he had higher aspirations than his current band mates. Its kind of like a Bruce Springsteen thing, Crenshaw said of their makeup, referencing Springsteen and the E Street Band. These new band guys are great. Theyre definitely what Ive been missing as far as musicians go. Renegade features three players that each possess over 35 years of playing experience, and have opened for a number of nationally touring bands. Joe Huffman on guitar, Sherman Schmalgemeyer rocking bass and Bob Beaver keeping the beat on drums have been a power trio for about a year, says Huffman. Along with having a unique voice and style, Crenshaw is outstanding at working the crowd. Between just about every song, he asks them questions or encourages people to get up, dance, sing along and enjoy themselves. He is also sure to single out people he recognizes in the audience and greet them, or call them out on inside jokes. A long time ago I was just playing, I wasnt really paying much attention to the crowd, Crenshaw recalled, acknowledging he is now much more comfortable on stage than he used to be. His new found stage presence helps create a friendly atmosphere. Many people at Blessing of the Fleet Saturday became engulfed by his performance due to the combination of crowd interaction and popular song covers. I want them to feel like theyre a part of the show, he claimed. And make it something they wont forget. Now that he has plenty of experience covering songs from other bands, Crenshaw is starting to work on some original songs despite many obstacles that come along with it. Its really easy to learn a song that has already been produced, Crenshaw says he has noticed compared to when he works on original tracks. Backed by Renegade, Crenshaw sees himself continuing to pursue his musical aspirations. He hopes to create original songs like some of the areas other successful bands currently are, and may also potentially expand the circuit he currently plays on. Im a huge fan of Sam Grow, I really look up to that guy, said Crenshaw. Theyre originals are awesome, and they make [cover songs] their own. The guys [in Renegade] have told me well take you as far as we can and then set you free, he continued before bringing up Nashville Americas country capital with a smile on his face. Eventually, I want to give [playing in] Nashville a shot. For now, however, his local roots wont allow him
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to leave Southern Maryland. Crenshaw grew up in Indian Head and, after a brief five year stint in Florida, he returned to the area at age 14. He began playing guitar at 6 years old, and in ninth grade he failed Guitar One, an elective music class, because he was required to play classical music which didnt interest him at all. When it was his turn to play the chords, he would instead play a modern rock or country song. I hated it. I wanted to play my own thing, he said. Playing his own thing, his unique style of rocking country, in Southern Maryland is, according to Crenshaw, what its all about. The Justin Crenshaw Band can be seen every weekend at venues like the Port Tobacco Marina, Toots Bar and Big Dogs Paradise. He often performs at the Blue Dog Saloon, which he called the home of Justin Crenshaw. For more on The Justin Crenshaw Band, find them on Facebook at Justin Crenshaw Band alexpanos@countytimes.net
Entertainment Calendar
Thursday, Oct. 18
Live Music: Ed Crowley Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) 7:30 p.m. Live Music: The Swag The Blue Dog Saloon (7940 Port Tobacco Road, Port Tobacco) 9 p.m. Live Music: Fast Eddie and the Slow Pokes Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) 8 p.m.
Live Music: Virgil Cain Blue Dog Saloon (7940 Port Tobacco Road, Port Tobacco) 8:30 p.m. Live Music: Tripwire Veras White Sands Beach Club (1200 White Sands Drive, Lusby) 9:30 p.m. Live Music: R&R Train Jake & Als Chophouse (258 Town Square Drive, Lusby) 9 p.m. Live Music: Jim Riter and the Creole Gumbo Jazz Band The Westlawn Inn (9200 Chesapeake Avenue, North Beach) 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 21
GrooveSpan Trio Running Hare Vineyard (150 Adelina Road, Prince Frederick) 12 p.m. Halloween Family Fun Night at the Water Park Chesapeake Beach Water Park (4079 Gordon Stinnett Blvd, Chesapeake Beach) 6:30 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 19
Live Music: Frankie Shegogue, John Previti and Jim Stephanson The Westlawn Inn (9200 Chesapeake Avenue, North Beach) 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 20
Live Music: Old Soul Regiment Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) 8 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 24
Free Beginner Line Dance Lessons Hotel Charles (15110 Burnt Store Road, Hughesville) 7 p.m.
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Out&About
Thursday, Oct. 18
NARFE Lunch/ Meeting Southern Pines Community Center (Appeal Lane, Lusby) 1 p.m. The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE), Calvert County Chapter 1466, will meet at 1 p.m. at the Southern Pines Community Center. Meet fellow federal employees and neighbors. There will be a presentation by Margaret Phipps, Registrar of Wills, describing Duties of a MD Personal Representative. This will be followed by a short business meeting. Also, join us for an early lunch at 11:30, this month at the Laughing Buddha in Solomons. Current and retired Federal employees, members, non-members and guests are welcome. For NARFE membership Information and Application, Call 410-586-1441 or email NARFE1466@gmail. com. Free Estate Planning Seminar Friendship United Methodist Church (22 West Friendship Road, Friendship, MD) 12:30- 6:30 p.m. Living trusts? Wills? Power of Attorney? Get all you need to know to plan ahead. Local attorney/expert Lyn Striegel is the speaker. You dont have to be old to really benefit from this program! 410-2577133, bsuedean@comcast.net, www.friendshipmethodistchurch.org. Congressional and Board of Education Candidate Forum Calvert Pines (450 West Dares Beach Road, Prince Frederick) 6:30-9 p.m. Meet the candidates for this upcoming election. Sea Squirts Calvert Marine Museum (14200 Solomons Island Road South, Solomons) 10:30-11 a.m. Free drop-in program for toddlers 18 months to 3 years old and their caregivers. Special guest Lynn Duff will present the program on October 18, sponsored by PNC Bank.
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Join an interpreter in the Maritime History Hall to learn more about the War of 1812 and how the local waterways played a critical role. Fifteen-minute programs starting on the top of every hour from in the Maritime History Hall. Membership Meeting American Legion 206 (Chesapeake Beach) 7 p.m. All members of the American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206 are encouraged to attend the regular meeting in the Upper Level Meeting Hall.For information call 301855-6466 or visit www.ALpost206.org. GLITZ: Art That Sparkles! Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center (13480 Dowell Road, Solomons) 6-9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 19-Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013 This exhibit is going over the top with works of art that shine, sparkle, twinkle, shimmer, flicker, flash and glitter. In celebration of the holiday season, Annmarie will gather artists who know how to bring on the glitz. The opening reception is set from 6-9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 19.
Calvert County Neighborhood Watch Training Courthouse Square Conference Room, Courthouse Square Building (205 Main Street, Prince Frederick) 12-2:30 p.m. The Board of Directors of the Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse is offering free training in conjunction with the Calvert County Sheriffs Office. Registration is required. Call 410-535-3733 to register. Iron Sharpens Iron Conference South Potomac Church (4915 Crain Highway, White Plains) 8:30-5 p.m. Mens Ministry of South Potomac Church is hosting the Iron Sharpens Iron Conference. This conference will definitely challenge you to be the man God made you to be. Log onto www.southpotomac.org for more information. Fossil Field Experience Calvert Marine Museum (14200 Solomons Island Road South, Solomons) 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Last chance of the season! Go to a local beach to search for fossils with a trained guide from 9:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. Learn about the amazing pre-history of the Calvert Cliffs and become familiar with the marine fossils found on local beaches. For ages 8 and up; preregistration required. $20. Call 410-3262042 ext. 41. Two-hour Sail on Schooner Sultana Leaving from Watermens Wharf in Solomons. Public sails are 11 a.m. 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. 4 p.m. $30 adults/$15 children under 12. Sorry, no children under 5. Visit the Sultana website at http://www.sultanaprojects.org/publicsails.htm to register. Vine Vindicator Work Day American Chestnut Land Trust (Scientists Cliffs Road, Trailhead Barn, Port Republic) 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Work to improve native plant species on ACLT lands by identifying and removing non-native invasive plants. Bring work gloves and loppers or clippers if you have them. Please notify the office if you are planning to participate in this land management activity. For more information, call 410-4143400 or visit acltweb.org. Face Painting 101 Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center (13480 Dowell Road, Solomons) 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Learn face painting basics and practice different design ideas. Great talent to share for family birthday parties! Cost is $18 for non-members; $15 for members. Visit www. annmariegarden.org or call 410-326-4640 to register.
Halloween Family Fun Night at the Water Park Chesapeake Beach Water Park (4079 Gordon Stinnett Boulevard, Chesapeake Beach) 6:30-8 p.m. Come to Chesapeake Beach for a funfilled evening at the Water Park. Dare to walk through the frightening mountain or take the child-friendly route! Then walk through the many vendor tables and pick up treats of all sorts! This event is free. Rain date is Oct. 28. For more information, call 410-257-2230 or visit www.chesapeakebeachwaterpark.com. Stained Glass: 3D Fairies Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center (13480 Dowell Road, Solomons) 1-5 p.m. A two class series, on Oct. 21 and 28 taught by Leza Hepler. For beginning and intermediate students, come learn basic copper foil techniques and use them to create a 3-dimensional fairy for your home. Cost is $80 for non-members; $75 for members. Visit www.annmariegarden.org or call 410326-4640 to register.
Monday, Oct. 22
BGCSM FALL GOLF CLASSIC Twin Shields Golf Course, (Dunkirk, MD) 8:45 a.m. In Southern Maryland, like every community, many boys and girls are left to find their own companionship in the streets or spend long hours at home without adult supervision. Sponsoring the BGCSM Fall Golf Classic makes it possible for youth in Calvert County to spend crucial after school hours receiving tutoring, academic enrichment and responsible adult guidance. Together we can inspire and enable kids to realize and reach their full potential. Registration begins at 8:45AM; Shotgun Start: 10:00AM Individuals: $125; Foursomes: $500
Saturday, Oct. 20
Wicked Fun Fest Middleham Chapel (10200 HG Trueman Road, Lusby) 5-9 p.m. Guided ghost tours will thrill visitors and guests may join the fun and fright at a dazzling bonfire, fascinating face painting, exciting childrens games and crafts, a family fun hay ride, silent movies, delicious food and drinks and more. Children are encouraged to visit from 5 to 7 pm, with older visitors for more fright from 7 to 9 pm. General admission will be $5 per person; Concessions extra. Middleham Chapel is the oldest building in Calvert County. The brick chapel was built in 1748, replacing the original 1684 wooden chapel. The bell was donated in 1699 by two brothers from Middleham, England. For more information: http://www. middlehamandstpeters.org, WickedFunFest@gmail.com or call 410-449-0111. Free Farm Heritage Festival Friendship United Methodist Church (22 West Friendship Road, Friendship) 1- 5 p.m. Antique tractors & farm equipment * Farm animals * Hayrides, Corn shelling, hay baling, cider press * tractor-powered woodcutting, Old-time fire and other vehicles * Hands-on childrens activities. Shrimp and roast beef dinner and fabulous silent auction in the church same hours. For more information, call 410-257-7133, e-mail bsuedean@ comcast.net or visit www.friendshipmethodistchurch.org. Fossil Field Experience Calvert Marine Museum (14200 Solomons Island Road South, Solomons) 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Last chance of the season! Go to a local beach to search for fossils with a trained guide. Learn about the amazing pre-history of the Calvert Cliffs and become familiar with the marine fossils found on local beaches. For ages 8 and up; preregistration required. $20. Call 410-326-2042 ext. 41. Two-hour Sail on Schooner Sultana Calvert Marine Museum (14200 Solomons Island Road South, Solomons) 11 a.m.-1 p.m., 2-4 p.m. Leaving from Watermens Wharf in Solomons. $30 adults/$15 children under 12. Sorry, no children under 5. Visit the Sultana website at www.sultanaprojects.org/publicsails.htm to register.
Tuesday, Oct. 23
Chesapeake Beach Town Council Candidate Forum Northeast Community Center (4075 G Stinnett Boulevard, Chesapeake Beach) 6:30-9 Meet the candidates for this upcoming election. The Legend of Sleepy Hallowtween Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick) 6:30-8 p.m. Hey, Tweens! You and your friends are invited for a spooktackular evening of ghostly fun. See a spooky movie, design a creepy pumpkin and enjoy some ghastly snacks. Dress up if you dare but it is not required. Tweens in 5th, 6th, and 7th grades can join the fun. Space is limited and registration is required. Sign up on line at www.calvert.lib. md.us or call 301-855-1862 or 410-535-0291. Refreshments will be provided. Library programs are accessible to individuals with disabilities. For special needs please call. Casual Tuesday Dinner American Legion 206 (Chesapeake Beach) 5:30-7 p.m. Join us for an informal dinner from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. hosted by the American Legion Stallings Williams Auxiliary Post 206 in the lower-level dining room. Under the supervision of Chef Clarisse, the menu will include such fare as overstuffed sandwiches or subs and soup or chili. The cost is $10, including beverage. Call for more information 301-8556466. www.ALpost206.org
Friday, Oct. 19
Meatloaf Dinner American Legion 206 (Chesapeake Beach) 5:30 p.m. Brendas Award Winning Meatloaf is the main focus of this informal dinner hosted by the American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206 Auxiliary from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Come to the lower level dining room for a meal you wont soon forget. Cost is $10 including side, salad, and beverage. The Post is on Route 260 in Chesapeake Beach and questions may be directed to 301-855-6466. www.ALpost206.org Twin Beach Players Present Frankenstein North Beach Boys and Girls Club (9021 Dayton Avenue, North Beach) 8 p.m. The Twin Beach Players present the world premier of Mark Scarfs adaptation of Frankenstein. Shows are weekends Oct. 19-Nov. 4, starting at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 6 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are $12 for general admission and $10 for members, seniors and students. For more information, or to reserve a ticket, call 410-286-1890 or visit www.twinbeachplayers.com. War on the Patuxent! Calvert Marine Museum (14200 Solomons Island Road South, Solomons) 1-4 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 21
Sunday Afternoons with the Pattersons Tour Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum (10515 Mackall Road, St. Leonard) 2-3:30 p.m. Point Farm was the country retreat of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jefferson Patterson. In 1983 Mrs. Patterson donated the property to the state in honor of her late husband, creating Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum. Join us for a guided tour of this beautiful 1933 Colonial Revival brick house and gardens designed by noted female architects Gertrude Sawyer and Rose Greely. For more information, call 410-586-8501 or visit jefpat.org.
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Library Events
Thursday, Oct. 18
Yes, You CAN Use a Computer! Calvert Library Fairview Branch (Rt. 4 and Chaneyville Road, Owings) 2-3 p.m. Email Beginners can learn how to create and use an email account. The training will last one hour and will take place in a small group. Please register. For more information, call 410-257-2101. Kids Just Want to Have Fun! Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick) 2-3 p.m., 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862 Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch (3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach) 6:307:30 p.m.410-257-2411 Reading, discussion and projects for children in K - 3rd grade. Please register. Power Up Your Project: History Fair Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick) 7-8:30 p.m. Its History Fair time again! Need help finding a topic? Dont know where to start? Not sure what sources are available? Come find out how to narrow your topic, what sources can be used, and what sources are available through your library. Registration is required. Call or come in and register today! For more information, call 410-5350291 or 301-855-1862. noon of conversation and shared creativity. For more information, call 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. Schools Out! Wii Gamin! Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick) 2-3:30 p.m. Join us to play Nintendo Wii! All ages are welcome! For more information, call 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Brain Games: Mahjongg, Scrabble & more Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick) 12-2 p.m. Want to learn Mahjongg? Hope to make your Scrabble skills killer? Games are a great way to keep your brain sharp while having fun! Join us! For more information, call 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Out&About
Wednesday, Oct. 24
Kids Just Want To Have Fun Calvert Library Southern Branch (20 Appeal Way, Lusby) 7-8 p.m. Stories, activities and snack revolving around donuts. Please register. For more information, call 410-326-5289.
Saturday, Oct. 20
Yes, You Can Use A Computer Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick) 10-11 a.m. Learn how to use COSMOS, databases and other online resources the library offers. The training will last one hour and will take place in a small group. Please register. For more information, call 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. Playtime Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch (3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach) 10:4511:15 a.m., 410-257-2411 Calvert Library Fairview Branch (Rt. 4 and Chaneyville Road, Owings) 10:45-11:15 a.m., 410-257-2101. Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick) 11-11:30 a.m., 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. Playtime is a learning and discovery time for you and your child. Engage in interactive play, connect with other parents and caregivers, and have fun! Bring a non-battery operated toy to share. No registration. For ages birth through 5 years old.
Kids Just Want To Have Fun Calvert Library Fairview Branch (Rt. 4 and Chaneyville Road, Owings) 2:30-3:30 p.m. Reading, discussion and projects for children in K - 3rd grade. The theme for today is Disasters. Please register. For more information, call 410-257-2101.
Monday, Oct. 22
Books & Toys Calvert Library Southern Branch (20 Appeal Way, Lusby) 10-11 a.m. Moms, parents, caregivers and your tots! Book club for mom, playtime for kids! This months selection is The Most Dangerous Thing by Laura Lippman. For more information, call 410-326-5289. Monday Morning Movies & More Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick) 10-11 a.m. Bring the little ones for a movie and a story! For more information, call 410-5350291 or 301-855-1862. Kids Just Want to Have Fun! Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick) 6:30-7:30 p.m. Reading, discussion and projects for children in K - 3rd grade. Please register. For more information, call 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
PlayTime Calvert Library Southern Branch (20 Appeal Way, Lusby) 10:25-10:55 a.m. Playtime is a learning and discovery time for you and your child. Engage in interactive play, connect with other parents and caregivers, and have fun! Bring a non-battery operated toy to share. No registration. For ages birth through 5 years old. For more information, call 410-326-5289. Saving with Coupons Workshop Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way, Prince Fredrick) 7-8:30 p.m. Get the basics on clipping and using coupons with local coupon celebrity Kimberly Pepper-Hoctor. Pepper-Hoctor is a 30-year coupon veteran and has been featured in the Washington Post, on BBC-TV, BBC News and Southern MD This is Living. Come learn her secrets! Please register. For more information, call 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. Halloween Evening Storytime Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way, Prince Fredrick) 7-8 p.m. Wear your costumes and join us for an evening of Halloween thrills and chills for your little ones. Family storytime, all ages from birth to 5. For more information, call 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Friday, Oct. 19
On Pins & Needles Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick) 1-4 p.m. Bring your quilting, needlework, knitting, crocheting, or other project for an after-
BLEaChErs
By Ronald N. Guy Jr. Contributing Writer This article was locked and loaded. Ideas were flowing, copious notes had been taken and fingers were poised to chronicle a tale of unimaginable triumph a dual rags-to-riches story proving realitys creative capabilities superior to those of the greatest minds of fiction. Then, in matter of about 7 hours, everything changed. As the situation devolved, the notes were tweaked, then reconstructed and finally scrapped altogether. When it was over, the original story was a mangled, unrecognizable heap. Those copious notes were now wads of paper strewn across the floor - their final act being that of a projectile, not the source of spectacular prose. And the writerthe previously fervent writerlay sunken into his couch, his creative juices paralyzed by the nights evil acts. Before turning in for a restless night of sleep, the scribe wiggled his mouse to awaken and shut down his hibernating computer. The screen illuminated to reveal the final insult: a wordless document. This was supposed to be the fable capable, even in an election year, of unifying the D.C./Maryland/ Virginia area around overwhelming and unprecedented athletic victory. This was the article that would, for a few moments, render President Obamas botched debate performance and Mitt Romneys disturbing tax return inconsequential afterthoughts. Climate change, the economy, and rhetoric over job reports, taxes, health care, blue states, red states and the nations future would mercifully leave our conscious thoughts. Instead of writing that article and accomplishing that rare feat, there was only the rhythmic blink of a cursor that, in my delirium, seemed to tauntingly ask, you were going to say? NothingI wasnt going to say a *%#!$&@ thing. The morning after the horrendous night before, I carefully unfolded those crumpled notes and my weary, defeated
A View From The
The Consolation Prize

eyes found something; certainly not what had been intended, but a story still worth telling nonetheless. So with a heavy heart Ill offer you this melancholy alternative to what coulda been In May 2011, my daughters class trip afforded me the opportunity to attend my first Orioles game since the late 90s, a time when the Cal Ripken Jr. led Os were competitive and Camden Yards was regularly packed to capacity. I soon realized much had changed. Gone were the bustling packs of people on Pratt Street, stuffed watering holes near the stadium and energy emanating from baseballs jewel on Eutaw Street. In its place was a less-than-half-filled joint where the peanuts and cracker jacks trumped the product on the field. Now admittedly the game was a weekday afternoon bill against the non-descript Kansas City Royals, but the experience was starkly different. I donned a Nationals cap that day, a wardrobe choice that not surprisingly sparked playful verbal exchanges with fans of the Birds. The spirit behind the debate was half-hearted though, dimmed equally from both sides by the sad state of the franchises. At the time the Orioles were mostly a collection of young unknowns searching for their first winning season since 1997 and manager Buck Showalter was still mortal. The Nats were without a rehabbing Stephen Strasburg, Gio Gonzalez was still pitching for the As and manager Davey Johnson had yet to assume command. Anyone predicting on that day that either team was a year away from a playoff berth would have been accused of consuming a mind-altering amount of Natty Bohs (as if thats a crime). But then, literally out of nowhere, 2012 happened. The Nats essentially led the National League East wire-to-wire and recorded the best record in baseball while the Os scored an improbable wildcard berth in the American League. The accomplishments exemplify each teams competitiveness and dedication to an elusive end state few thought possible. That unabashed, against-all-odds pursuit of success, or at least better times, is among the most inspiring aspects of competitive sports and should absolutely be channeled into every aspect of our livesespecially in the down-est of times. The Os and Nats, by their rise from baseballs depths, proved they possess that admirable trait. Thats just stating fact. Its not supposed to make you feel any better about their storybook seasons rudely ending on the same flipping night. I know I dont. Send comments to rguyjoon@yahoo.com
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