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Donald Cox, left, James Wood, deliver a Christmas tree to the Calvert Hospice House in Prince Frederick on Monday. Cox and Wood were one of three crews delivering Christmas trees in a Bob Hall, L.L.C. beer distributing truck after the Festival of Trees last weekend.
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2012 isnt even here yet, but work on the fiscal year 2013 budget is already getting underway. With numerous groups vying for funding from the county, Department of Finance and Budget Director Tim Hayden said there is a process the department follows to begin prioritizing where funding goes. He said they will estimate the amount of income the county is to receive 65 percent of which comes from property taxes and another 25 of which comes from income taxes. The remaining 10 percent comes in from several other sources, such as the state and other taxes and licensing fees Priorities are given to the county schools and public safety, Hayden said. The county did have an agreement with the school board to use a formula to determine the funding for the school district. The formula expired in FY2012, and the county will be entering into negotiations for a new agreement with the Calvert County Board of Education. Gail Hoerauf-Bennett, Calvert County Public Schools policy and communication specialist, said the county funding formula for the school system is the prior year appropriations, multiplied by the change in student enrollment, multiplied by the Consumer Price Index, multiplied by an adjustment factor of 1.25 percent. Schools Superintendent Jack Smith said the funding calculation the county uses worked fine in FY 2004, during the first incarnation of the calculation, but in the future, with cuts from the state, they may need to work out a way that makes sure the schools have the finding they need. Budget planners also determine funding for the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), which is planned through 2018 so the county can get a picture of what its working toward, Hayden said. For capital projects, a great deal of commitment is required when the budget is adopted. Hayden said the county sells bonds to help fund CIPs, and the bonds are paid back over 15 years. The loan payments also come into play when planning the budget. Government salaries are also calculated early in the budget process. In FY 2011, government employees received a 0.5 percent Cost of Living Assessment (COLA), but in FY 2012 they received no increase. Hayden said COLAs are considered carefully because once they raise the base amount that amount becomes the new base. Salaries are reviewed and calculated as fixed charges, Hayden said. After education, public safety and salaries, Hayden said there is a significant remainder amount that goes to fund operating budgets for individual departments. Entities like food banks and shelters depending on county funding are also calculated as operating budgets. Those groups receive quarterly payments throughout the year. Hayden said his Department has been trying to tie funding to performance, but doing so is easier said than done. Its been pretty difficult, Hayden said. The fiscal year begins July 1. Before then, the budget is reviewed and commented on many times before being officially adopted by the Board of County Commissioners.
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Photos by Sarah Miller From north to south county, groups got together to make sure everyone had a place to eat during the holiday by offering free meals on Thanksgiving. The SMILE Thanksgiving dinner, above, was at Catamarans in Solomons from 11:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. and the offerings included turkey, potatoes, Southern Maryland stuffed ham and pumpkin pie, along with other traditional Thanksgiving food. The Healing and Delivery Community Experience of the Holy Spirit in Prince Fredrick held a Thanksgiving breakfast for the community.
Cliff Homeowners May Get Financial Help Group Similar to SMILE Starting in North End
The pre-disaster mitigation grant money can be used to help prevent erosion, and prevent damage to the properties. Haskell said, if the county gets the grant, they will be working with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to find viable options for erosion control and prevention. Some parts of the cliffs are more stable than others, Fenwick said, and in some locations the less stable soil has eroded to a more firm layer. The grant will provide money to determine the soil types and what can be done to help homeowners and locate areas to preserve for the Puritan tiger beatles. The pre-disaster mitigation grant application was completed and submitted Nov. 28, Haskell said, and the application for the disaster mitigation grant was submitted in January. She said they hope to hear something about the hazard mitigation grant soon. She said the applications go to MEMA first, then MEMA sends them on to FEMA. Because there are limited funds to give out for the grants and so many people applying for them, Haskell said applying is not always a guarantee of getting money. The next meeting of the Cliff Advisory Committee will be Dec. 20 at 6 p.m. in the Courthouse Square building. sarahmiller@countytimes.net By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Aiming to fill a gap left by the closing of Catholic Charities in Prince Fredrick, churches in northern Calvert County are banding together to form the Community Ministries of Calvert County (CMCC). Rev. Charles Harrell of Trinity United Methodist Church, and a member of the steering committee for the ministry, said the CMCC has been under construction for about a year. He said the group will offer financial and emergency aid to families in need in northern Calvert County beyond SMILEs service area in the south end. He said with organizations like the CMCC, other needs in the area often become apparent as the group becomes more established, and they will address further needs in the community as they arise. Currently, CMCC is working on establishing their board of directors, Harrell said, and the group will begin fundraising as soon as they get nonprofit status. The six founding churches of CMCC are All Saints Episcopal Church, Christ Church, Smithville United Methodist Church, St. Edmonds United Methodist Church, St. John Vianney Catholic Church and Trinity United Methodist Church. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
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Through the Maryland Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the county is applying for Hazard Mitigation and Pre-Disaster grants to help cliff side homeowners by potentially buying them out, helping them to move their homes or shoring up the cliff side to make it more stable. Virginia Haskell, the chairperson for the Calvert Cliffs Advisory Committee, said the county applies for the grants on behalf of the homeowners. The hazard mitigation grant can only be used to move the houses or buy out the property, which she said would then belong to the state. Hazard mitigation monies can only be used to help homeowners whose property is already showing signs of damage from the cliff erosion. Bobby Fenwick, division chief of Calvert County emergency management, said there are less than a dozen people whose homes and properties qualify for help under the disaster mitigation grant. Haskell said individuals have to be asked to be considered in the grant at the time of application, but they can withdraw their names from the list at a later date. They just have be on the list at the time of application to be considered if the money comes to the county.
With no skate park to go to in southern Calvert County, youths have been looking for places to go with their skateboards, often finding locations that are less than desirable, such as the sidewalks in Workers comp front of stores. Divorce/Separation Sheriff Mike Evans said the kids arent typically malicious, but when they get together and Support/Custody theyre bored, they get into mischief and thats the problem, Evans said. Domestic Violence While some of the young people come across as discourteous and rude when somebody asks Criminal/Traffic them to leave, Evans said that is a small percentage. DWI/MVA Hearings Most of the time, we tell them to move along and they do, Evans said. Power of Attorney He said the highest frequency of calls concerning skateboarders comes from south of Prince Scan this Times Code Fredrick, especially in Lusby and Solomons Island. The skateboarders frequently congregate behind with your smart phone Name Change Adoption the Giant in Lusby Wills Guardianship Sure, its an issue, he said, and encourages people to call in if a skateboarder is trespassing on Accepting: private property. 99 Smallwood Dr. Waldorf, MD 206 Washignton Ave. LaPlata, MD In north county, there are a significantly fewer amount of incidents concerning skateboarders SERVING CHARLES ST. MARYS PG CALVERT (301) 932-7700 (301) 870-7111 trespassing, which Evans said correlates with the fact that there is a skate park in Dunkirk. I think the county needs to find a place for them to be, Evans said. Calvert County Recreation Chief Doug Meadows said there are places for the young people in the county to be and things for them to do, but they often dont take the time to find them. The department of parks and recreation puts together several programs and activities for young people to get involved in. Ive been in the business for 30 years and people always say theres nothing for kids to do, Meadows said. Theres tons of things for kids to do. Meadows said the money to plan the skate park for Cove Point park is there, but parks and recreation is waiting for the money to build as well, so they can plan and build in as short a time span as possible. Right now, were just in a holding pattern, he said. He said the skate park would be built in a space that Gary Simpson was once designated for a roller hockey rink. He said the Matt Laidley skate park was suggested when the master plan for parks Katie Facchina and recreation was formed 10 years ago, when they werent 7480 Crain Highway sure if skateboarding would just be a fad or become a fixLa Plata, MD 20646 ture in youth culture. 301-934-8437 This isnt just something new that just got dropped, Meadows said. Security at the Dunkirk skate park isnt an issue, and April Hancock Meadows said he doesnt see it being a problem in the PO Box 407 An Independent Agent Representing: ERIE INSURANCE GROUP Cove Point skate park. Standing: Dan Burris, Jake Kuntz, Seated: Lisa Squires, Bryans Road, MD 20616 Susan Ennis, Donna Burris The kids very much police themselves, Meadows 301-743-9000 said. Both Evans and Meadows said there hasnt been any problems at the north county skate park during the past Auto - Home - Business - Life summer, and Meadows said the last incident he remembers Leonardtown, MD Bus: (301) 475-3151 from the skate park was approximately two years ago. www.danburris.com
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By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Heavy rains have contributed to an intense but relatively limited oyster die-off in the northern portion of the Chesapeake Bay, officials say, pushing oyster harvesters farther into Southern Maryland waters and putting more pressure on the local fishery. But state fisheries experts say that most of the oyster population is untouched throughout the bay despite the die-off, and that lower salinity in the bay resulting from heavy spring rains have helped reduce oyster decimating diseases.
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The annual Patuxent High School Band Pancakes with Santa event will be this Saturday, Dec. 3 from 9 a.m. 1 p.m. at the PHS cafeteria. Pancakes, sausage and milk will be served along with live entertainment from the PHS Jazz Band playing your holiday favorites. Free arts and crafts for the kids and for the adults, crafters and vendors will be on hand to help finish your holiday shopping. And the event of the day Pictures with Santa. Costs are $6 for ages 6 and up, $4 for ages 3-5 and free for children 2 and under. Pictures on Santas lap will be $5 per print. Hope to see you there!
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On Nov. 22 at 10:55 p.m., Trooper First Class Johns responded to the 4200 block of Broomes Island Rd. in Port Republic in reference to a reported burglary. A Stihl Chainsaw, Hatachi cordless drill, and other tools were stolen from the open bed of a truck. The investigation continues. On Nov. 23, at 4:23 a.m., Trooper First Class Johns responded to the 7700 block of Pine Blvd. in Lusby for a reported theft from a motor vehicle. A wallet and its contents and a bike were removed from the victims vehicle.
On Nov. 24 at 8:31 p.m., Trooper Esnes responded to the 11200 block of Lakeside Dr. in Dunkirk for a reported theft. Numerous tool items were removed from the residence and a walk-in closet ceiling was damaged. Investigation continues.
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On Nov. 24 at 11:59 p.m., Trooper First Class Lewis and Trooper Barlow stopped to assist a motorist on Rt. 261 west of Rt. 260 in Chesapeake Beach. The passenger, Teresa A. Linton, 42 of Chesapeake Beach, became very combative and kicked TFC Lewis in the leg, police alleged. She was arrested and incarcerated to the Calvert County Detention Center for processing.
On Nov. 23 at 11:49 a.m. Dep. G. Gott conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on Round Up Road at Catalina Drive in Lusby. He found the passenger, William T. McLaren, 29 of California, to be in possession of suspected drugs and charged him with possession of marijuana. On Nov. 25 at 12:10 a.m., Trooper Esnes stopped a vehicle for alleged traffic violations on Rt. 4 west of Dares Beach Rd. in Prince Frederick. A search of the vehicle revealed that the driver was in possession of alleged marijuana, police said. Andrew A. Nichols, 21, of College Park was arrested and incarcerated in the Calvert County Detention Center.
On Nov. 26 at 10 a.m., Trooper First Class Landis responded to the 8700 block of E St. in Chesapeake Beach for a reported theft. Copper lines were stolen from the inside of two air conditioning units.
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On Nov. 26 at 1:15 p.m., Trooper First Class Saucerman responded to the 500 block of Stamper Ct. in Prince Frederick for a reported destruction of property. The suspect, police said, threw a three-pound dumbbell at the victims vehicle, causing damage.
On Nov. 26 at 7:46 p.m., Trooper Lewis responded to the 400 block of Dogwood Dr. in Lusby to check the welfare of the occupants of a residence, police reported. Christopher M. Staley, 20, of Lusby, became very irate and argumentative, police reported, and when troopers made contact with Staley and during their contact with him, marijuana and drug paraphernalia were observed in the room. He was arrested and charged.
On Nov. 27 at 11:40 a.m., Trooper First Class Saucerman responded to the 2000 block of Park Chesapeake Rd. in Lusby for a reported theft. A large sum of money was stolen from the victims desk. Investigation continues.
On Nov. 26 near 11:30 p.m. while on routine patrol in the North Beach area Cpl. A. Moschetto observed a group of people outside Neptunes Seafood Pub. Moschetto heard one man yelling profanity and racial slurs. When the officer contacted the suspected offender, the man swung at Moschetto and the two ultimately fell to the ground in a scuffle, police alleged. Additional units responded to assist and the suspect was subdued and arrested. Robert A. Reid, 48, of Chesapeake Beach, was charged with the second-degree assault of a woman inside Neptunes, disorderly conduct, second-degree assault of Moschetto, intentionally causing physical injury to a police officer in the performance of his duties and resisting arrest.
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By Corrin M. Howe Staff Writer Amazing. That was the general consensus five minutes after 5 p.m. Sunday evening as the halls of Huntingtown High School filed up with students and adults as if they were changing classes. Only everyone was there to disassemble the 23rd Annual Festival of Trees. To undo in less than two hours what took 24 hours to accomplish. If you walk in here, Ill put you to work, Jean Bozmann, Hospice volunteer told a middle age man who stepped into the lobby after 5 p.m. She already had David Allman and Rohan Ramon, HHS Honor Society members, in tow on the way to the back hall to put them to work rolling up the fleece snow between trees. Julie Brinlee already stood on her step stool and was wrapping the ornaments at the tops of her two tress that she decorated, one for her employer Calvert Internal Medicine. You, she called out to Chris Hawkins, who was standing nearby. Youre tall. Come over here and help me wrap this. As she busily set out to protect her trees for transport, she talked about her yearly involvement.
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Commissioner Evan Slaughenhoupt, right, presents the Buy Local Restaurant of the Year Award to Hardesty Haven Catering. From left are Tony Hardesty, Blake Hardesty, Rick Hardesty and Dee Hardesty.
Jim and Patty Bourne of The Lambs Quarter accept the Sustainable Farmer of the Year Award from Commissioner Jerry Clark.
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be used again this year for pictures with Santa. The sleigh will be stopping at Barstow Elementary School and at several locations throughout the county for parents to bring children to have pictures taken with Santa. The students pictured working on the sleigh had to use their problem solving skills and make an adjustment to the steps. Because the sleigh was such a popular item last year, the instructors decided to add wheels to it so that it would be easier to transport to various locations.
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Photo by Sarah Miller Last year, the our Lady Star of the Sea School students decided to get involved in the fundraising efforts to keep their school open and independent. Because of that desire, they held the first Turkey Trot the first school day after Thanksgiving. This year, the students continued the new tradition, getting sponsors for the second Turkey Trot on Monday afternoon.
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Moms and Dads May Die if Taxes Are Not Raised
By Marta Hummel Mossburg
Gov. Martin OMalley often talks to Marylanders as if they were kindergartners. His favorite trope is that we share one Maryland and that we are all in this together. As the mother of small children I am reminded of the songs of a perennial kiddie favorite, Raffi, when he speaks. One Sun, and The more we get together, which informs listeners, the happier well be, are two songs with particular resonance. OMalleys style wouldnt be such a problem if I could turn him off like Raffi and if state government did not have the power to take my money by force of law. But that is not the case. His latest example of talking down took a dark turn last month when he told hundreds of the states mayors and local elected officials at a Maryland Municipal League meeting: Bridges are not like trees; they dont grow stronger with age ... They crumble. And thats why they need to be repaired before moms and dads die on their way to work and they collapse in rivers. Perhaps he is taking a cue from Vice President Joe Biden, who scares small children with political rhetoric. On Oct. 18 Biden basically told fourth-graders at Goode Elementary School in York, Pa., that their school had to fire teachers because rich people are not paying enough in taxes. If only fixing schools were as simple as taxing the rich more and lowering the unemployment rate a question of investing ever more in public employees and infrastructure. Decades of throwing money at public education shows big spending doesnt guarantee a good education. And the performance of the economy in the past few years illustrates that the economy cannot be controlled like a classroom of small children. Besides, a nation that expects the government to do everything for it is one destined to fail. An individuals problems in that kind of society will always end up being someone elses fault, and few will take responsibility for themselves. Matt Welch, editor of Reason magazine, wrote, Adult human beings have agency, the ability (even responsibility!) to run their own cost/benefit analyses and choose accordingly. That is what we should be hearing from our elected officials on a regular basis, not about what is going to happen to us if the government cant have more power and money. But I am not holding my breath. When the former head of the state Senates Budget and Taxation Committee defends himself in federal court from corruption charges by trying to prove his stupidity, what hope does the average citizen have for any common sense in Annapolis? This year, moms and dads will die if the gas tax is not raised to pay for bridge repair. Next year it could be small children who will die if free day care isnt provided to those below a certain income threshold. Who knows? The only constants are more so-called emergencies that never end no matter how much we pay in taxes and the childlike credulity of Maryland voters who believe those lies are true. Marta Hummel Mossburg is a senior fellow at the Maryland Public Policy Institute.
By Mark Underwood
In the 1970s Ricky Nelson song, Garden Party, one of the refrains goes, You cant please everyone so youve got to please yourself. That may ring true to you if youre constantly stressed about making everyone around you happy. Have you ever wondered how some people are able to conquer worrying about everything all the time? First off, they probably know that worry, stress and anxiety can lead to fear, tension, anxiety, anger, and exhaustion. Thats why theyve decided to make changes in their lives. Some studies have shown that changing lifestyle practices can help decrease stress and improve the quality of your life even beyond your best expectations. According to the American Institute of Stress, over 110 million Americans take medication for stress related causes every week. Those numbers go up when the holidays come along. People who are already predisposed to stress often find themselves feeling blue and more stressed out than usual at this time of year. Worry less, enjoy life more Most of us worry about things that make us feel stressed, but some people spend an excessive amount of time worrying about tomorrow. Someone once said Dont tell me that worry isnt good for you. I know better. The things I worry about dont happen. Many chronic worrywarts probably wish they could change the way they view the world, but they simply dont know how to stop worrisome thoughts. Stress is a natural reaction to an enfolding possible problem. When we feel stressed and start worrying, those thoughts trigger an alarm in the brain, telling our bodies that something may be wrong. The fight or flight response calls in the nervous system and ask it to respond. Hormones are released, jolting the body into action. Muscles become tense, pulse increases, and breathing increases. Heightening the senses during a crisis is essential to survival. This is a natural and important biological response. The problem is some people cant shut off worrying. Keep in mind our bodies are designed for short bursts of stressful activity, but ongoing daily stress often means that the system has been left on to respond. If you often feel stressed and tired, you may be getting signals that your body is over-worked. Stress varies from person to person, but it can involve, mental, physical or behavioral changes. If you have difficulty concentrating, have headaches, tight muscles or have difficulty sleeping, these may be stress signals you shouldnt ignore. Some people may experience a combination of signals. Ultimately, if stress and anxiety are not resolved, it may impact your ability to work effectively. It can also increase the risk of injury and disease. Make new lifestyle choices Learn relaxation and mindfulness techniques. Have a healthy diet. When we have a healthy diet and get adequate rest, we tend to remain healthy and feel positive about ourselves. Good sleep and nutrition also help maintain more steady levels or our so-called stress hormones which keep us more stable emotionally. Exercise. For people who are prone to anxiety theres real evidence that regular, moderate exercise can have anti-anxiety and antidepressant effects. Maintain a positive attitude. Stay focused on the good things going on in your life. Reflect on your successes instead of things that are out of your control. Write down your worries. Journaling what worries you may help pinpoint the real core of some problem so you can work on them more objectively. Take time out for you. Engage in activities that make you feel energized and rejuvenated. That may be as simple as taking a quiet walk, practicing yoga or learning a new hobby. The important thing is to find things to do that give you pleasure instead of sitting around worrying. You can manage stress by averting your attention to new lifestyle choices. This will help you live a better life while coping with lifes pitfalls.
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Mary Bartlett, 89
Mary Elizabeth Betty Bartlett, 89, of Solomons, MD passed away on November 19, 2011 in Prince Frederick, MD. She was born on March 3, 1922 in Brockton, MA to the Late Claude Bertram and Enis E. (Soder) Thomas. She was the loving wife to Harry Richmond Bud Bartlett whom preceded her in death on May 10, 1964. Betty was a Music Teacher in Oakland, CA for a number of years. She was an avid sailing enthusiast, enjoyed playing Bridge, and was a member of the Solomons Yacht Club. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and brothers, Gordon Thomas, Myron Thomas, and Richard Thomas. Betty is survived by three nieces; Deborah, Sally, and Ann, a nephew; Richard, and cousins; Edward Leonard and John Leonard. Services will be private. Arrangements were provided by Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., Lusby.
Roland Beverly, 69
Roland N. Beverly, 69, of Lusby, MD passed away on November 14, 2011 at his residence. Roland Nathaniel Beverly was born on September 15, 1942 in Lusby, Maryland. He received his education in the public schools of Calvert County. He graduated from William Sampson Brooks High School in June 1960. Roland served in the United States Army (active duty in South Korea) from March 1964 to March 1966 with an Honorable Discharge. Over the years, he worked at Patuxent River Navy Base, Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant and Calvert County Public Schools at Northern High School. Roland was a life-long member of St. John United Methodist Church. During the years he served as a member of the United Methodist Men, Mens Choir and PRIDE Committee. Roland married Myra Virginia Commodore on August 14, 1971. In his spare time, Roland loved to look at (John Wayne) Westerns, Sanford and Son, and the Three Stooges. He also loved photography, recording and listening to music. His favorite hymn was Ive Got One Thing You Cant Take Away. Mae R. and Thomas H. Lee preceded him in death. Among those continuing to cherish his life is his wife, Myra; three children, Roland Beverly, Jr. (Charmaine), Sharon Williams (Nathan), and Matthew Hawkins; two grandchildren, Denzel and Kendall Beverly; two sisters, Brenda Gray (Tim), and Joyce Lee; two brothers, Steven Lee (Geraldine), and David Lee (Hurlaine): two Godchildren, LaShanna Young and Shanae Gray; eight sisters-in-law, Vera Johnson (Charles), Roberta Waul, Alberta Waul, Christine Waul, Gloria Diane Waul, Agnes Waul, Diane Commodore, and Carolyn Commodore; one brother-in-law, Arthur Commodore, Jr.; two aunts, Thelma Foote and Flora Lee Bryant; three uncles, Irvin Beverly (Eilene), Francis Beverly (Helen), and Malcolm Beverly (Barbara), and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, co-workers, and friends. Funeral service was held on Saturday, November 19, 2011 at 11:00 AM at St. John UM Church, Lusby, MD with Rev. Dr. Samson Y. Nortey officiating. The interment was at St. John UM Church Cemetery, Lusby, MD. The
pallbearers were members of American Legion Post #220. Funeral arrangements provided by Sewell Funeral Home, Prince Frederick, MD.
David Gebhardt, 56
David Alan Gebhardt, 56 of Avenue, MD died November 21, 2011 at his residence. Born May 10, 1955 in Washington, DC, he was the son of Joseph Gebhardt and the late Fay (Wood) Gebhardt. David was an excavation contractor. He was a man among men who loved people and his collection of yellow machines. David was a member of the Seventh District Optimist Club and St. Clements Hundred. David is survived by his wife Connie, his children, David Gebhardt of Davidsonville, MD, Casey Lynn Gebhardt of Huntingtown, MD, Christopher Simpson of Alexandria, VA, Sarah Simpson of Denver, CO and John Simpson of MD, one grandchild and one on the way. He is also survived by his siblings, Mary Jo Gebhardt, Lynn Poole, and Edmund Gebhardt. In addition to his mother, David was preceded in death by his brother, John Gebhardt. The family received friends for Davids Life Celebration on Saturday, November 26, 2011 at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. A funeral service was conducted by the Reverend Harry Harper. Interment will be private. Memorial contributions may be the Seventh District Optimist Club, P.O. Box 53, Bushwood, MD 20618 or the Southern Maryland Food Bank, P.O. Box 613, Hughesville, MD 20637. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.
Hanger (Kevin) of Waldorf, MD, David Perrie (Cheryl) of Afton, VA, eleven grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, siblings, Doris Hartdagen (Gerald) of York, PA, Benson Perrie of Compton, MD, and Jimmy Perrie (Joyce) of Edgewater, MD. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Kathy Perrie. Family will receive friends on Friday, December 2, 2011 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. A Funeral Service will be conducted at 12:00 p.m. in the Brinsfield Funeral Home Chapel by Father John Mattingly. Interment will follow in Immanuel United Methodist Cemetery, Baden, MD. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice House of St. Marys, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650 or the Immanuel United Methodist Church, Baden, MD. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.
Pietro Bello, 76
Pietro Antonio Bello, 76 of Tall Timbers, MD died on Tuesday, November 22, 2011 at the St. Marys Hospital, Leonardtown, MD. Born May 24, 1935, he was the son of the late Michael Bello, Sr. and Anna Maria Torrillo Bello. He retired from PEPCO in 1991 after 35 years of service. Pietro was an avid fisherman and after his retirement he loved to go fishing with his best friend Ron Darr. He is survived by his wife Audrey E. (Stokes) Bello , his children Anna Maria Bello of Virginia Beach, VA , Joseph M. Bello (Deborah) of Leonardtown, MD and Pietro Bello of California, brother Michael Bello, Jr. of Dunkirk, MD. He is also survived by four grandchildren Tiffany Bello, Rachel Swisher, Hannah Bello and Nicholas Bello. The family will receive friends for Pietros Life Celebration on Thursday, December 1, 2011 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. A memorial service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. with Deacon George LHeureux officiating. Interment will be private. Memorial Contributions may be made to Second District Vol. Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 1, Valley Lee, MD 20692.
Mabel Wall, 94
Mabel Brooks Wall, 94, of Solomons, MD, formerly of Lanham, MD passed away on November 21, 2011 at Asbury~Solomons Health Care Center, Solomons, MD. She was born on September 13, 1917 in Morrisville, VA to the late Alonzo and Lulu Embrey Brooks. She was the beloved wife of Ralph Wall who preceded her in death in 1960. Mabel graduated from Washington Lee High School in Arlington, VA. She was a bookkeeper from many years with a commercial construction company. In 1997 Mabel moved to Calvert County from Greenbelt, MD. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and siblings, Ernest Brooks, Clifton Brooks, Elsie Burleigh, Herman Brooks, Wilbur Brooks, Marvin Brooks and Martha Rudolph. Mabel is survived by a daughter, Shirley Havelka and her husband Joseph of Lusby, MD; sons, Roland Pearson and his wife Linda of Ocean City, MD and Tim Wall of Lusby, MD; seven Grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren. A Life Celebration Memorial Service will be held on Friday, December 2, 2011 at 10:30 AM in the Asbury Solomons Auditorium with Pastor Randall Casto officiating. Inurnment will be held at a later date in Ft. Lincoln Cemetery, Brentwood, MD. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made in her memory to Asbury~Solomons Benevolent Care Fund, Attn. Melissa Carnes, 11100 Asbury Circle, Solomons, MD 20688 or to S.M.I.L.E. www. smileinc.org P.O. Box 1276, Solomons, Maryland 20688. Arrangements provided by Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., Lusby, MD. www.rauschfuneralhomes.com.
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soldier they IDd. One of the moms said, This is my child. They did this scientific thing from a hair on his brush and matched the ID. President John F. Kennedys grave also captured their attention. JFK came and stood in one spot and surveyed the area and said, This is where I want to spend eternity. Thats why there is an eternal flame on his grave, one said. Their field trip was a Scouting Project, but not for a badge. They were not clear what the purpose of the project was, but they learned some about Arlington Cemetery in a meeting the week prior to their travels, according to a group discussion. Again Liam Trudo slipped in another full sentence. We walked a good amount. It counted for a hiking stitch. At some point during the day, the boys said they stopped to eat lunch by the sign. Cub Scout Pack 451 Leader Carol Trudo and Sgt. Hyde with the four boys selected to place the We had two hamburgers with wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier: Liam Trudo, Kole Koerper, Joshua Sanchez and Logan Truax. pickles. She doesnt care about what we ate. corrin@somdpublishing.net
Marine Guard keeping watch after Cub Scout Pack 451 placed a wreath during the ceremony to remember the fallen and unidentified soldiers from all American Wars buried at Arlington Cemetery.
be polite and respectful to the reporter, they each introduced themselves. Patiently spelling their names Liam Trudo, Logan Truax, Joshua Sanchez and Kole Koerper. Sanchez said they rode up on the subway that day, while Truax made it clear that it was the subway and not the sandwich. Their first impressions of that experience: It was really nice ... Yeah, it was really nice, but it was really sad too. There is a house in the middle of the cemetery which looks like marble but its made out of wood. Yeah, the house belonged to a general of some war. Could it have been General Robert E. Lees from the Civil War? said parent Tom Dunn, trying to help them out. Yeah Yeah. Koerper said: The day we went the American Flag was at half-mast A private discussion broke out between them about whether it was always at half-mast or if that day was special. There was no clear agreement. Truax said: There was this guy who loved cannons. He always worked with cannons. His tomb stone was a cannon. Yeah, but now they stopped doing artifacts. Now they only have grave stones. At the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Koerper said there was a guy, who wasnt yelling but he had a loud booming voice saying, You in the yellow hat be quiet. The boys split the duties of holding the wreath and setting it. They determined their roles in the traditional and time honored way. Rock, paper, scissors. Ours was at the back of the Tomb, said Liam Trudo, who managed to finish a sentence for the first time because of his more chatty friends. All four boys talked at the same time about the Marine Guards at the Tomb on duty even during hurricanes having to keep their hair cut a certain length at all times spending three hours between shifts cleaning guns and picking lint off uniforms pausing during their march for 21 seconds before returning taking 21 steps or was it 60? And dont forget the 21 gun salute the parade for a nearby funeral with a whats that box with the body in it called? Yeah, coffin, with an American Flag covering it. About the Tomb itself, Koerper said: One unknown
Marine Sgt. Hyde waits with the boys before the wreath laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington Cemetery.
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p.m. Local vendors will showcase unique gifts and crafts. The event benefits the Northern High School Music Boosters. The Calvert Artists Guild members will hold a meeting in the art room at Calvert Pines Senior Center, 450 West Dares Beach Road, Prince Frederick, on Saturday, Dec. 10, at 10 a.m. After CAG board member elections, Gerry Wood will provide a water color demonstration. Members are asked to bring finger foods (no cutting required) to share. Free to the public. For additional information, contact Lonnie Harkins at 410-326-7199, baronvansmoogle@netscape.net or Gerry Wood at gbwood2@verizon.net, 301-863-7199. Looking for a traditional wreath for your door? Attend the Greens Sale & Beach Hayride at the Parkers Creek Preserve managed by the American Chestnut Land Trust on Saturday, Dec. 10 from 11 a.m. 2 p.m. Purchase fresh-cut decorative evergreens, drink hot cider and take the family on a beach hayride. The greens sale benefits the Warriors Rest Sanctuary. For more information, visit www.acltweb.org. Discover downtown Prince Frederick on Saturday, Dec. 10, at Artwalk. Enjoy shopping, great food, art and music as you explore stores, galleries and nonprofit organizations along Main Street, Duke Street and in the Prince Frederick Shopping Center from noon to 5 p.m. Participating businesses will offer donated art, coupons and gifts for a $1 raffle ticket drawing at each business. Artwalk attendees can visit each business on the map and buy as many raffle tickets as they wish, putting the ticket in specially wrapped raffle gift boxes located next to the items of their choice. Raffle proceeds benefit Safe Harbor. Drawings will be held at 4:30 p.m. at each business. Winners will be notified the following week. For more information on participating businesses and to download a map, visit www.artwalkprincefrederick.com. The Lusby Business Association presents the Lusby Town Centers tree lighting on Saturday, Dec. 10, at 5:30 p.m. in front of the Bank of America. Santa Claus will arrive in grand style courtesy of the Solomons Fire Department and kick off the holiday season with the official tree lighting. Other activities include live music, pictures with Santa Claus and local business giveaways. The event is free and open to the public. www.shoplusby.com Saturday, Dec. 10, join the Town of North Beach and the North Beach Business Loop for an evening of holiday shopping, caroling and cheer. Beginning at dusk, the streets will be lined with candles and businesses will be open late with specials, holiday refreshments and more. Sing along with local carolers and let the holiday spirit take over. See you at the beach! For more information, visit www.northbeachmd.org. On Sunday, Dec. 11, Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church will host the 10th annual TUBACHRISTMAS concert at 4 p.m. Local musicians look forward to this unique holiday celebration. All low brass players in the local area are welcomed to play in the group. TUBACHRISTMAS features traditional Christmas carols arranged for tuba and baritone horn players. The performance is open to the public and free. www.tubachristmas.com
Fleazy Antiques Center, Willettas Antiques, A-1 Antiques and Collectibles, Grandmothers Store, Island Trader Antiques and Grandmothers Too. The stores will offer complimentary refreshments and special discounts. For more information, call 410867-3277 or 410-326-3582. Make a beautiful holiday wreath at Jefferson Patterson Park & Museums Holiday Wreath Making Workshop on Saturday, Dec. 3, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The workshop includes greens from JPPMs Point Farm Gardens including magnolia, boxwood, holly, pinecones and magnolia seed pods. The grapevine base, bows and ornaments are included in the fee of $25 per person. Space is limited and reservations are required. Call 410586-8501 or email jppm@mdp.state.md.us for more information. Friends of the Chesapeake Beach Railroad Museum will host their annual Holiday Open House on Sunday, Dec. 4, from 1 to 4 p.m. Celebrate the season with family and friends as you gather at the Chesapeake Beach Railroad Museum that will be decorated in style for the holidays. The Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum is housed in the former Chesapeake Beach train station that sat at the end of a 32-mile track originating in Washington, DC. www.cbrm.org Visit Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum on the first Wednesday of every month for backto-back tours of the Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory (MAC Lab) and Point Farms house and gardens. Point Farm was the estate home and retreat of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jefferson Patterson. The Colonial Revival brick house and many of the outbuildings were designed by noted female architect Gertrude Sawyer. Discover JPPM with state-of-the-art science, local history and lore. The next tour date is Wednesday, Dec. 7, at 12:30 p.m. For more information, visit www.jefpat.org. Join the Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch for Calvert Conversations on Thursday, Dec. 8, at 10 a.m. This is an informal discussion of local history of interest to both long-time and new residents. Complimentary coffee and tea will be served so come, relax in our living room, share your memories or learn something new. For more information, call Joan Kilmon at 410-257-2411 or visit www.calvert.lib.md.us. The American Chestnut Land Trust (ACLT) will host a Greens Sale Prep Day and Wreath Making Workshop on Friday, Dec. 9, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For $25 you will make at least two wreaths, one to take home and one for donation to the annual Greens Sale. If you donate both wreaths, you can join them for free! Lunch is provided and registration is required. Contact the office at 410-4143400 or visit online, www.acltweb.org. All proceeds from the sale go to Parkers Creek Preserve managed by the American Chestnut Land Trust. The frost is on the pumpkin and Christmas is around the corner. All Saints Church will hold their annual Christmas Market on Saturday, Dec. 10, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Craftspeople will help with all your Christmas shopping. To add to the holiday spirit you will find baked goods, hot chocolate and glhwein. Lunch will be available. Rain, snow or shine, of course! For more information, call 410-257-6306 or visit www.allsaints1692.org. Looking for unique holiday gifts? Come to the Northern High School annual Holiday Craft Fair on Saturday, Dec. 10, at the schools campus, 2950 Chaneyville Road, Owings, from 9 a.m. to 3
Solomons celebrates the 27th annual Christmas Walk on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 2 and 3. Stroll luminary-filled streets and enjoy seasonal sights and sounds. It is a fun-filled evening of childrens activities, crafts, a live puppet show and business open houses. Santa will light the tree at the Solomons Riverwalk Pavilion at 6 p.m. on Friday. On Friday and Saturday, the Calvert Marine Museum will host Christmas crafts for kids, refreshments and live holiday music from 6 to 9 p.m. The Southern Maryland Sailing Association will have boat building for kids and a special visit from Santa. Children can give their wish lists to Santa at Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 3, from 8 to 11 a.m. at Isaacs Restaurant located in the Holiday Inn Solomons. Reservations are required call 410-326-6311. Cost is $7 for adults and $5 for children 10 and under. On Dec. 3 and 4, see a live Nativity scene at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and cruise the pet adoptions as Carmens Gallery from 6 to 9 p.m. The Solomons Lighted Boat Parade begins at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 3, at the Solomons Yachting Center (weather permitting). It goes up Back Creek for judging, winds behind Mollys Leg and finishes in the Patuxent River along the boardwalk. Visit online for a complete events list: http://www.solomonsmaryland.com/Christmas_ Walk_2011.pdf Everyone loves a parade and Calvert County has two great parades that herald in the holidays. On Saturday, Dec. 3, Santa makes a grand entrance at the Bay Business Group Holiday Parade in North Beach. Parade watchers should be in place along the boardwalk by noon to see bands, floats, antique cars and motorcycles, kids on bikes and pets with their owners march along Bay Avenue from 1st to 7th Streets. After the parade, the Town of North Beach lights its holiday tree on the boardwalk. Children can climb on Santas lap to give him their wish lists. Enjoy roasted marshmallows over a bonfire on the beach then walk along the decorated streets and enjoy hassle-free shopping at the many charming stores and antique shops offering unique gifts for the hard-to-buy-for person on your list. On Sunday, Dec. 4, the Optimist Clubs of Calvert County and the Calvert County Fair Board team up to welcome Santa to Prince Frederick. The parade, held at Fox Run Shopping Center, begins at 2 p.m. and includes marching bands, ROTC and scout groups, 4H clubs, floats and fire trucks. Of course the big man himself will be there to bring joy to all the little girls and boys. Because it is difficult to fly a sleigh without snow, Santa will arrive in fashion atop one of the countys fire trucks!
site, disappearing trains, tunnels, bridges and much more. The Holiday Train Display begins November 25 and runs through January 14, weekdays 3 to 8 p.m. and Saturdays noon to 5 p.m.; special times on Dec. 24 and 31 (noon to 5 p.m.) and Dec. 27 thru 30 (noon to 8 p.m.). Tans is at 9032 Chesapeake Avenue, North Beach. For more information, call 410-257-6619. Surround yourself with one-of-a-kind, handmade creations at Annmarie Gardens annual Garden in Lights. Mythical creatures, spectacular wild animals, illuminated works of art, hidden beasts, romantic dancers and more will delight all ages. Dont forget to ask for a holiday I spy program. After your walk, enjoy a hot drink, entertainment, the Ornament Show and the Celebrations Glass Exhibit in the Arts Building. Garden in Lights runs through January 1, 2012. Check the website for more information: www.annmariegarden.org. On weekends through Dec. 11, the Twin Beach Players will present A Christmas Carol at the North Beach Firehouse banquet hall. This allchildrens musical performed by the Twin Beach Players Youth Troupe will put you in the holiday spirit. The Twin Beach Players Youth Troupe includes students in the first through 12th grades who are interested in learning all aspects of the theater, from acting to working as stage manager. Friday and Saturday the show begins at 7 p.m.; Sunday matinees are at 3 p.m. For more information, visit online: www.twinbeachplayers.com. On Friday, Dec. 2, find that one-of-a-kind gift at the Winter Bazaar sponsored by Windy Hill Elementary School PTA. The annual bazaar will be held at the school at 9550 Boyds Turn Road, Owings, from 6 to 8 p.m. Local vendors will showcase their wares and the PTA will host a family book fair and the WHES Art Show. There will be a very special visitor for the children. For more information, visit www.whespta.com. Annmarie Sculpture Garden hosts Makers Market on Saturday, Dec. 3, from 9 a.m. to noon. The Makers Market is a farmers market and more. It is the place to find handmade, homemade or homegrown products including arts and crafts, hanging baskets, organic skincare products, cut flowers, batik and fleece clothing, handmade soaps and candles, herbal teas, ornaments, folk art and more. Admission is free. (www.annmariegarden.org) Looking for that perfect gift? Consider art created by one of our local artisans. Throughout Dec., CalvART features Gifts for a Lifetime. Meet the artists at an opening reception on Saturday, Dec. 3, from 5 to 8 p.m. Artworks @7th is an artist coop in North Beach. Come see their all-artist show in Dec.. There are wonderful decorations for your home, jewelry to sparkle for the holidays and gifts galore. Meet their artists at an opening reception on Saturday, Dec. 3, from 1 to 5 p.m. Antique stores throughout Calvert County will offer an Antique Christmas Festival on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 3-4, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The stores offer novel antiques, quilts, unique gifts, china, tools, furniture, glassware, books and other collectibles. Participating stores include Chesapeake Antiques Center, Nice &
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