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End Hunger Receives Huge Donation The recent conversion of local Food Lion grocery stores to Weis Markets resulted in over 300,000 pounds of food and product donated, free of charge, to End Hunger In Calvert County.

In the beginning of October, all three Food Lion stores in Calvert County closed in order to transition into Weis Markets. During the changeover End Hunger In Calvert County coordinated the efforts of seven tractor-trailer loads to pick-up and deliver the 300,000 pounds to its 12,000 square foot warehouse in Prince Frederick.

These items included frozen meats, cheese and dairy, paper products, hygiene products, baby supplies, cookware, pet supplies, and more.

Once the 300,000 pounds of food and product arrived to The End Hunger Warehouse, volunteers from Bayside Auto Group, Girls Scout Troops, and individuals from the community sorted and packed it to distribute out to End Hunger In Calvert County’s 44 Partner Feeding Originations.

“It was easy to say yes, this is who End Hunger In Calvert County is,” says Rev. Robert Hahn CEO of End Hunger In Calvert County. “We have been saying for over eight-years not, that hunger Calvert County is not a food problem it is a distribution problem. We built End Hunger In Calvert County to be – a hunger solutions center and we have perfected the model on how to get food out in Calvert County. So of course we say yes, we always say yes.”

Because of the abundance and short shelf life of some products, End Hunger In Calvert County worked with food pantries and hunger relief programs state-wide to provide product to Calvert’s neighboring jurisdictions.

“People are eating across the State of Maryland because over eight years ago Calvert County said YES to the idea that hunger in our community can be eliminated,” says Hahn.

This is a huge testament to the heart of our community. You can no longer deny that hunger in our community its real and that together we have moved the needle.”

End Hunger In Calvert County is an Accredited Charity of the Better Business Bureau for meeting all 20 Standards of Charitable Accountability. The Better Business Bureau found that $0.93 of every dollar donated to End Hunger In Calvert County goes into programming and providing food for the needy.

New Leader for Economic Development Anne Arundel County Executive Steve Schuh today appointed Controller Julie Mussog as CEO of Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation (AAEDC).

“After a comprehensive national search, we realized Julie was a perfect person to help harness the economic potential of our county,” said Schuh. “Her knowledge and expertise in tax incremental financing, coupled with her economic development experience in the private sector, will help ensure we aggressively pursue every opportunity to attract businesses to our county.”

Acting CEO Mark Hartzell will work with Mussog to ensure a smooth transition for the agency.

“I am excited to take on this new role in the Schuh Adminstration,” said Mussog. “I look forward to working with the County Executive and the private sector as we continue to make Anne Arundel County a place where businesses can flourish.”

Julie Mussog was appointed Controller by County Executive Laura Neuman in 2013 and manages the Office of Finance, which bills and collects most of Anne Arundel County’s revenues, oversees the expenditure of funds in accordance with approved operating and capital budgets, invests funds, and accounts for all revenues and expenditures. Prior to her appointment as Controller, she held the position of Special Assistant to the County Executive for Community Affairs.

Members Appointed to New Board

Seven local residents have been appointed by the Board of Calvert County Commissioners at their meeting Oct. 25 to the new Animal Shelter Advisory Board. The representatives and their roles are: - Christie Montgomery – Animal Control Representative - Vicki Dopler- Animal Welfare - Sean Thompson - Animal Welfare are not covered by insurance. The card also covers certain pet medications. The card cannot be used for co-pays or to obtain additional discounts on prescriptions that are covered by insurance. Cards are available at all Calvert County libraries, senior centers, the Health Department and the Calvert County Department of Community Resources, located at 30 Duke Street in Prince Frederick.

To learn more about this free service and to review a list of participating pharmacies, visit the NACo website at www.nacorx.org or call toll-free 1-877-321-2652. Information on Calvert County Government services can be found online at co.cal.md.us.

Discount Prescription Program Available The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners has partnered with the National Association of Counties (NACo) since July 2009 to provide county residents with a prescription drug discount program. To date, the partnership has saved Calvert County residents more than $380,900 on more than 20,000 prescriptions with discounts averaging 30 percent, or $18.89 per prescription.

This free program is available to all county residents, regardless of age, income or existing health coverage. There are no enrollment forms, membership fees or limits on frequency of use. Cardholders and their family members may use the card any time their prescriptions

Julie Mussog.

Mussog also previously served as Chief of Staff for Delegate Herbert H. McMillan.

Mussog started her career at PricewaterhouseCoopers (Detroit, MI) and worked for an early stage venture funded entity as well as Dell, NVR Inc.(NVR) and PulteGroup (PHM). Mussog is a CPA and has a MBA from the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.

Mussog’s appointment is effective November 1st. Laureen Toney will serve as acting Controller until a permanent appointment is made.

- Mary Beth Gates - District 1 - Linda Kelley - District 2 - Elizabeth Wilmot - District 3 - Dr. Jonathan Stotler – Veterinarian Each is being appointed to an initial three-year term.

Commissioners President Evan Slaughenhoupt noted this is different from the Animal Matters Board, which is being established separately.

Business Park Now “Commerce Zone” The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) has voted 5-0 to designate Patuxent Business Park (PBP) a commerce zone, authorizing real property tax relief for new businesses that seek to open or expand in the Lusby park.

The BOCC has listened closely to the business community and made process improvements designed to ease the regulatory burdens associated with business creation and expansion. The board’s vote offers a temporary tiered incentive to businesses that construct a new premise or expand an existing premise by automatically qualifying the business owner for a real property tax credit. The tax credit begins at 50 percent for the first five years. The credit goes to 25 percent for years six and seven, then to 15 percent for years eight through 10 before expiring. The credit applies only to real property taxes imposed by Calvert County.

“When the current board of commissioners took office in 2014, one of our goals was to enhance county government’s support for business growth,” said BOCC

President Evan Slaughenhoupt Jr. “Real property tax credits are a common economic development tool used by jurisdictions across the nation. The commerce zone designation is an incentive that will help Calvert County compete.”

“Two of the most common factors that scuttle business siting in Calvert County are lack of available space and finance challenges,” added Calvert County Department of Economic Development Director Linda Vassallo.

“The BOCC’s actions will help alleviate some of those impediments. The commerce zone is an excellent business development marketing tool.”

The commerce zone ordinance allows the BOCC to establish zones in areas outside of PBP in order to target commercial growth. Each new proposed zone requires a public hearing and the public will have ample opportunity to learn about these proposals and weigh in.

Learn more about the Patuxent Business Park online by visiting Patuxentbusinesspark.com.

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Pride & Joy

BOE, CAESS Sign Agreement Members of the Board of Education of Calvert County and officers/ representatives from the Calvert Association of Educational Support Staff (CAESS) ratified a four-year negotiated agreement spanning school years 2016-2017 through 2019-2020 on Oct. 13.

School; The collaborative effort between the Lillian Barrick, Plum Point parties resulted in an agreement that Elementary School; includes step increases, step restoration Conell Brandner, Calvert Middle and a cost of living adjustment.

School; Zari Archer, Plum Point Middle School; Erin Brown, Calvert High School; and The Town of Chesapeake Beach has Thessa Vu, Northern High School. presented the Beach Buccaneers with a Some artwork will be displayed at $5,000 town grant from the citizens. juried art shows held biannually by Events coordinator Connie O'Dell and First Lady Yumi Hogan, an active Mayor Bruce Wahl are shown presenting supporter of arts education, at a gallery the check to Jimmy Niland, President, of the Beach Bucs Football program. she established in the House of Delegates Office Building. Others will showcased at the Louis L. Goldstein Treasury Building.

The exhibits are supported by the Maryland State Arts Council.

Student Art Displayed in Annapolis Artwork by eight Calvert County Public Schools students has been selected for display in statewide exhibitions. The artworks are chosen from among those submitted to the Maryland State Department of Education by fine arts supervisors in the twenty-four Maryland school systems.

Dr. Daniel D. Curry, Superintendent, said, “These state-level opportunities bring well-deserved recognition to our fine arts program.�

Calvert County Public Schools will be represented in 2016-2017 by the following students: Jacob Shanks, Calvert Country School; Carly McCarthy, Huntingtown Elementary School; Ryan Black, Mutual Elementary

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Additional items in the agreement include leave, staff development, a uniform stipend and a committee to study the need for and feasibility of planning time for classroom-based instructional assistants who provide academic intervention to students.

Implementation of the negotiated agreement is predicated on sufficient annual funding from the Calvert County fiscal authorities.

Local Team Receives Grant Below, Town Council Vice President Pat "Irish" Mahoney hams it up with with Captain Buc.

Citizens Academy Launched The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners announces the launch of the first Calvert County Government Citizens Academy for residents interested in learning more about the inner workings of local government.

From public safety, recreation programs and road maintenance to water service, senior programs, building codes and more, county government performs a vital role in the well-being of our community. The Citizens Academy will offer residents an in-depth look at how government works through an informative, fast-paced, seven-week program starting January 2017. The free initiative features site visits and discussions with county employees who will give residents a unique insight into their daily work.

The 2017 Calvert County Government Citizens Academy program is accepting applications now for up to 25

county residents 18 years of age or older.

Participants will be selected on a first-come, first-selected basis. Sessions will be held Thursday evenings, Jan. 12-Feb. 23, 2017 from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

To learn more about the academy schedule and application process, visit online at co.cal.md.us/CitizensAcademy or call (410) 535-1600, ext. 2201.

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Crime Blotter Calvert County Sheriff’s Dept. Reports Disorderly Conduct Deputy N. Buckler responded to Terrace Drive in Prince Frederick, for the report of two (2) dogs acting aggressively and chasing a neighbor in their yard on Oct. 22 at approximately 4:00 p.m. The Animal Control Officer, Mr. Guy, was called to assist at the scene and gain control of the dogs.

Deputy Buckler made contact with the owner of the dogs, Keith Miles, 51, of Prince Frederick, who stated he did not realize his dogs were running loose outside and denied they were aggressive. While Deputy Buckler attempted to diffuse the situation, Mr. Miles, who was intoxicated, remained uncooperative and took a fighting stance towards him. He was asked to lower his voice several times while yelling and cursing at his neighbors outside. He was taken to the Detention Center and charged with Disorderly Conduct.

On Oct.15, at approximately 11:00 a.m., Deputy B. Pounsberry responded to 3rd Street and Bay Avenue, in North Beach for the report of two (2) individuals acting disorderly and intoxicated in public. He observed an adult male stumbling and causing a significant scene near the North Beach Boardwalk. He approached Michael Swain, 57, of Upper Marlboro who was unable to provide his name or his whereabouts. The bystanders stated a female, who was with the male, had walked away and was now leaning up against a tree further down the street. He then approached Yvette Sanchez, 56, also of Upper Marlboro,who did not know her name and was mumbling incoherently. Deputy Pounsberry placed Sanchez in his patrol vehicle and transported her back to 3rd Street and Bay Avenue to join her friend, Swain. After speaking with several witnesses, they advised that Swain and Sanchez had been falling on the ground, rolling in the grass and were also seen walking in the roadway. Based on his observations and the fact that they could pose a hazard to themselves or others, he placed Swain and Sanchez under arrest for Disorderly Conduct and Public Intoxication / Intoxicated Endangerment.

and charged with Driver Failure to Obey Properly Placed Traffic Control Device Instructions, Driving Without a License, Driving a Vehicle While Impaired by Alcohol, Driving a Vehicle While Under the Influence of Alcohol, Theft $1,000 to Under $10,000 and Motor Vehicle Theft/Unlawful Taking.

Thefts On Oct. 12 about 10:20 a.m., Deputy A. Locke was dispatched to Sneades on Prosper Lane, in Owings, for the report of a theft. The victim explained that a yellow Case 420 Skid Steer (Bobcat) and 18’ PJ tilt trailer were stolen between 5:00pm on Oct. 10 through Oct. 12.

On Oct. 13, at approximately 11:30 a.m., Deputy A. Woodford responded to Beaver Dam Road in Chesapeake Beach, for the report of a theft. The complainant explained their 265 John Deere riding lawn mower was stolen off their property. The lawn mower was left outside at approximately 1:00 p.m. on Oct. 8 and it was discovered missing at approximately 11:00 a.m. on Oct. 13. The mower is green, has a yellow seat, with two (2) chrome rear wheels with over-sized tires (possibly a 16 horsepower motor).

Deputy T. Buckler responded to 18th Street in Chesapeake Beach on Oct. 22 for a reported theft. The victim advised the rear tag to his vehicle, parked in his driveway, was stolen.

Deputy B. Boerum responded to Walmart in Prince Frederick on Oct. 20 at approximately 1:00 p.m. for the report of a shoplifter in custody.

The Loss Prevention Officer (LPO) advised that he witnessed two shoppers place clothing into a purse, carry it past the final point of purchase and leave the store. He stopped Tawana Tyree, 36, of Waldorf, in the parking lot, while the male shoplifter, James Thomas, 51, also of Waldorf, ran away from the LPO. When Deputy Boerum arrived on the scene, he contact Mr. Thomas and instructed him to return to the front of the store.

Ms. Tyree was issued a Uniform Criminal Citation for Theft Less Than $100.00. and released from the scene. Mr. Thomas was issued a Uniform Criminal Citation for Theft Less than Motor Vehicle Theft $100.00 and was also issued a trespass warning On Oct. 22 at around 12:30 a.m., Deputy D. and advised not to return to the Prince Frederick Clark conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle being Walmart store. driven all over the roadway near the intersection of N. Solomons Island Road/MF Bowen Road, At 2:00 p.m. on Oct. 15, Deputy N. Barger was in Huntingtown. He detected a strong odor of dispatched to Lower Marlboro Road, in Owings, an alcoholic beverage emitting from the driver, for a theft complaint. The victim explained that Jose Adelmo Cruz Quinteros, 31, of someone(s) stole a snowplow motor and pump Huntingtown. Due to a language barrier, the that was attached to a vehicle. The last time the Deputy contacted the phone number listed on motor was seen was between Oct. 3 - 7. the side of the truck and was able to make contact with the owner of the truck and trailer. At this On Oct. 14, Deputy C. Callison responded to time it was discovered Mr. Cruz Quinteros did Auto Drive, in Prince Frederick, for the report of not have a valid license and did not have a theft. The manager of Bayside Chevrolet permission to drive the truck. He was arrested explained that three MD dealer registration plates

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had been stolen - the first one was stolen the report of a burglary. The complainant approximately three (3) weeks ago and they just reported money had been stolen from his home between 10:30 p.m. on Oct. 19 to 7:00 a.m. on discovered another one missing this past week.

Oct. 20. He also noticed a kitchen window, Deputy R. Evans responded to Aralia Avenue in which was closed, had damage to its molding and St. Leonard on Oct. 12 at approximately 11:30 was not locked. a.m. for the report of a theft. The victim reported Deputy A. Moschetto was dispatched to Santa arriving home that day around 11:20 a.m. and Rosa Lane in Lusby for the report of a burglary on discovered someone(s) stole their 16” Poulan Oct. 12. The victim reported leaving their home chainsaw from their driveway and left their back around 8:30 a.m. that day and upon returning fence gate open. around 2:15 p.m., found the screen from one of their front windows had been removed and was On Oct. 16 at approximately 8:30 a.m., Deputy lying on the porch. Deputy Moschetto observed B. Pounsberry responded to a call regarding a a front window was partially open but it did not stolen bicycle. The complainant explained that appear the suspect(s) had gained entry. The they left their green Felt single-speed bicycle, victim confirmed nothing was missing. overnight, behind the Railway Museum on Mears Avenue, in Chesapeake Beach. Upon Damaged Property returning the next morning to pick it up, they Deputy S. Rediker was called to Running Fox observed the (unsecured) bicycle missing.

Circle, in Lusby, for the report of damaged property on Oct. 21. The victim reported that Deputy N. Barger responded to Mill Branch their living room window was shot three times Road in Huntingtown, for a reported theft on with a BB gun. This damage was caused Oct. 14 around 2:00 p.m.. The victim stated they sometime between 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. had placed two signs/poles in their front yard in an attempt to slow traffic down to avoid hitting Destruction of Property their cats.

The signs were reflective, On Oct. 12 at approximately 8:15 p.m., Deputy yellow-colored, diamond shaped and had a A. Ostazeski responded to Pine Tree Lane, in Lusby, for the report of damaged property. He picture of a black cat in the center. made contact with the complainant who stated On Oct. 24 at approximately 12:15 p.m., Deputy his vehicle had been parked across the street for J. Livingston responded to Costley Way, in the last week and he just discovered it had been Prince Frederick, for a call regarding a theft. An damaged. The driver's side rear tire was flat and employee of Nicks of Calvert reported that an the panel above the tire had numerous scratches entire stack of wood pallets was stolen sometime on it. on Oct. 22.

Deputy R. Kreps responded to Flag Ponds Parkway, in St. Leonard, in reference to a CDS Violations At approximately 7:00 a.m. on Oct. 12, Deputy destruction of property complaint on Oct. 11 at G. Gott responded to the area of Golden West 5:30 p.m. The complainant advised someone had Way/Santa Domingo Drive, in Lusby, for the driven a vehicle through their fencing cable and report of a suspicious vehicle seen driving up and damaged several fence posts; it is estimated this down the road numerous times throughout the incident occurred between 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. night. He made contact with the driver of a that day. vehicle, matching the description, sleeping inside Mail Tampering the car. Upon speaking with the driver, Gregorik On Oct. 12, Deputy A. Woodford responded to Collington, 30, of Temple Hills, he observed a Sunrise Court, in Huntingtown, for the report of plastic bag containing suspected cocaine within mail tampering. The complainant advised his reach and discovered an additional bag of someone opened a piece of their mail and then cocaine in his front right pocket. While re-sealed it with tape. They also explained that attempting to arrest Collington, he attempted to this crime is the fifth or sixth piece of mail that has flee on foot and took an aggressive stance towards been opened over the last couple of years and that Deputy Gott (flailing his arms and ultimately all the mail that was opened had to do with scratching Deputy Gott’s hand).

After financial information.

Collington was secured, Deputy Gott located two red in color pills of suspected Burglary Attempt methylenedioxy-n-methylamphetamine At approximately 10:15 a.m. on Oct. 23, Deputy “Ecstasy/MDMA” in a plastic bag in Collington’s C. Childress was dispatched to 7th Street in right front pocket. He was taken to the North Beach, for the report of damage to a Detention Center and charged with CDS: window screen. The victim reported leaving their Possession-Not Marijuana (Cocaine), CDS: home around 1:00 a.m. on that date and returned Possession-Not Marijuana (MDMA/Ecstasy), approximately 15 minutes later. They discovered Resist/Interfere with Arrest and 2nd Degree the kitchen window screen was bent by an Assault. unknown prying object.

After further investigation it was also discovered a garage On Oct. 14 at about 5:00 p.m., Deputy Y. window screen was missing.

Bortchevsky responded to the Fastop gas station located on Bayside Road, in Chesapeake Beach, Maryland State Police Reports for the report of a possible drunk driver. At the Theft & Assault scene he made contact with the driver, Paul Trooper First Class Costello responded to the Gibson, 57, of Owings who was observed to have Safeway in Dunkirk for a reported theft and slurred speech, poor balance and had a chemical assault on Oct. 15 at 2:38 p.m. Amir B. Holmes, odor emitting from his person as he spoke. Based 49 of Washington, DC, was observed removing on the evidence inside the vehicle, Gibson was a wallet from the victim’s purse and leaving the placed under arrest for CDS: Possession of a store. The store manager gave chase and Dangerous Nonnarcotic drug (PCP), as well as attempted to stop Mr. Holmes before he exited Possession of Paraphernalia (cigarette) soaked in the parking lot. In the process, Mr. Holmes PCP. attempted to leave and reached for the manager’s arm pinching it between the door and door Deputy C. Fox conducted a traffic stop on Oct. 14 frame. The manager was able to retrieve the at approximately 6:00 p.m., at the intersection of wallet before the suspect fled. Mr. Holmes was E. Chesapeake Beach Rd/Limerick Lane, in apprehended in Prince Frederick and was Owings, when he observed a vehicle travelling arrested. He was incarcerated at the Calvert with items hanging from the rear view mirror, County Detention Center. obstructing the driver’s view of the roadway. He approached the driver who was issued a civil Unauthorized Use of Motor Vehicle citation for Possession of Paraphernalia (pipe) On Oct. 11, at 9:17 pm, complainants came to containing Marijuana and for the traffic infraction. the barrack to report and unauthorized use of a The passenger, Tara Newman, 32, of Chesapeake motor vehicle. Sharon M. Bowley, 51 of Prince Beach, admitted to having a fold of heroin in her Frederick had driven the owner of the vehicle to front jeans pocket. She was placed under arrest for the hospital at his request, however, he expected CDS: Possession-Not Marijuana (Heroin) and her to return the vehicle to his residence. When Possession of Paraphernalia (plastic baggie). the vehicle was not returned, the complainants came in and reported the vehicle had been taken Burglaries without permission. It was two days later On Oct. 21, Deputy R. Spalding was dispatched located in Washington, DC. An arrest warrant to Hallowing Point Road, in Prince Frederick, for has been issued for Bowley.

Local Woman Dies in Crash On Fri. Oct. 20 at approximately 9:46 a.m., Anne Arundel County Police responded to a two-vehicle, head-on crash on northbound Sands Road just north of Ed Prout Road in Lothian.

Investigators learned that the 2000 Chevy Cavalier was southbound on Sands Rd. when it crossed the centerline on a curve prior to Ed Prout Rd. and struck a Mack dump truck head-on. The impact of the collision ejected the unbelted driver from the passenger vehicle. The driver of the Chevy, 29-year-old Ashley Sheree Barnett of 521 W. Mckendree Rd., Dunkirk was transported to MedStar Washington Medical Center by US Park

Police helicopter with critical injuries. She later died.

The driver of the dump truck received only minor injuries and refused medical treatment.

The preliminary cause of the crash is a failure of the Chevy to remain right of the centerline. There is no indication that drugs or alcohol contributed to this collision. However, witnesses reported the Chevy driving at an excessive speed just prior to the crash so excessive speed is likely a contributing factor.

Traffic Safety is handling the investigation and any charges are pending review by the States Attorney.

Sheriff’s Office Honored The Calvert County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) was recognized by the International Association of Chief's of Police (IACP) on Oct. 18 for winning 1st place in the annual National Law Enforcement Challenge.

The awards ceremony was held at the Omni Hotel in San Diego, CA. Pictures from left are Capt. Todd Ireland, Dfc. Mark Robshaw, Sgt. Jason Dean.

Dfc. Mark Robshaw spent numerous hours completing the yearlong submission for the CCSO. The Law Enforcement Challenge entry documented CCSO traffic safety enforcement strategies and initiatives

surrounding impaired driving, distracted driving, aggressive driving as well as occupant protection. In addition to the plaque received from the IACP, the Maryland Highway Safety Office also issued the CCSO a check for $5,000 for the entry.

Local Arrested in Lothian Shooting On Sat., Oct. 22 at approximately 2:30 p.m., officers from the Anne Arundel County Police Department’s Southern District responded to the area of Southern Maryland Boulevard and Sands Road in Lothian for a domestic dispute.

Upon their arrival they located the victim, a 41-year-old Lothian resident, who reported that her boyfriend, Martin Luther King Jr., shot at her vehicle several times as she was driving. The victim was not injured.

Officers quickly located the suspect’s vehicle parked in the Lyons Creek Trailer Park and identified a residence where they believed he was inside. Members of the Police Department’s Special Operations Section responded, however it was determined that King was not inside the residence.

At approximately 10:15 p.m., King voluntarily surrendered himself to Officers at the Southern District Station

Martin Luther King Jr. where was arrested without incident.

King was transported the District Court Commissioners Office for his initial hearing.

The suspect, 26-year-old Marin Luther King Jr. of 1524 Isle Court, Prince Frederick was charged with attempted 1st degree murder, attempted 2nd degree murder, 1st degree assault, 2nd degree assault, reckless endangerment, and use of handgun to commit felony/violent crime.

Riddle Appointed Judge Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has announced several judicial appointments this morning including the new judge for District 4.

Robyn Riddle is an attorney with the law office of Cumberland & Early, LLC. From 1992 - 2011, she served as an Assistant State’s Attorney in Calvert and St. Mary’s counties. Ms. Riddle holds a B.A. in political science from the University of Maryland. She obtained her J.D. from the University of Baltimore School of Law. She is the wife of recently retired Judge Robert Riddle.

According to her bio on the Cumberland and Early web site, Robyn E. Riddle is an experienced criminal trial attorney who served as an Assistant State's Attorney for nearly 19 years before joining Cumberland & Erly, LLC. She

Robyn Riddle. currently concentrates her practice on complex litigation, including both criminal and civil matters, DWI, DUI, drug cases, estate matters, and personal injury cases. Ms. Riddle graduated from the University of Maryland, College Park in 1983, and received her Juris Doctor from the University of Baltimore School of Law in 1987.

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Time for a Check-Up

By L Lyn S Striegel riege riegel When you visited your doctor last time, did the doctor tell you he or she wanted to see you in 6 months or a year for a “check-up?” Probably, and you probably understood that a check-up of your health was important.

Why is it then that many people seem to not understand the importance of an estate planning check-up?

Have you changed over the past 20, 10 or even 5 years? What about your loved ones? Have their circumstances changed over time? Yes, you have a Will so can feel comfortable that you have at least expressed your intentions in writing.

But, when was the last time you actually looked at your Will, or Power of Attorney, or Living Will, or Trust? Not surprisingly, most people who actually review their older estate planning documents are shocked by what they find—beneficiaries who have died, executors who are no

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longer able to serve in such a position, no mention of younger generations of loved ones, continued mention of longdivorced or even deceased spouses, etc.

And, keep in mind that it isn’t only the will or trust you need to keep up to date.

It is, in fact, every beneficiary designation you have made on retirement plans, investment accounts, bank accounts, insurance policies, etc. For a married couple, that means times two.

Does updating your estate planning documents really matter? If you want to leave peace and harmony in your family when you go, the answer is yes. If you want to precipitate a war among loved ones and family members, there is no better way to do it than to have fights over the meaning of language you have left behind.

“Everything to my spouse, if she survives and, if not, in equal shares to my

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children.” Sound good, right? It is, unless you take into account that the creator of this language was divorced with two children he has not seen for 20 years; remarried to a woman who died, but had children and has been rearing his step-children (whom he never adopted) as his own for about 20 years. Under the language, the stepchildren are cut out of the will entirely.

Or, suppose you went to the trouble of protecting your loved ones by creating a Revocable Living Trust. The concept of the Trust is to avoid the probate process.

To do that, you re-titled your property into the name of your Trust so that you would not die holding property in your sole name. Holding property in your sole name means your loved ones have to go through the probate process to take possession of the property. To create a Trust and not check it periodically just defeats the purpose of the Trust. Suppose, for example, that you inherited a house after you created your Trust and you did not update the Trust to include it. When you die, that house will have to go through the probate process to get to your loved ones - the very thing you created the trust to avoid. Updating a Trust is critically important and you should be meeting with your estate planning attorney to do that every couple of years.

Let’s not forget the critical Power of Attorney document or your Living Will.

The person you might have appointed in your Power of Attorney years ago may no longer be capable or even willing to serve in that capacity. Most attorneys advise clients to name at least two fall-back persons who can act as Power of Attorney in the event the named person doesn’t survive. If you have not yet done that, make sure you do. And, if you have not reviewed your “no life-sustaining procedures” requests made under your Living Will, make sure you still agree with what you said. Keep in mind—with all estate planning documents, the latest dated document counts.

What about those beneficiaries you designated to receive your retirement amount or insurance proceeds when you die? When was the last time you checked those? You need to know that a Will or a Trust will not override the beneficiaries you have named to receive insurance or retirement proceeds. So, make sure those

Attend Lyn’s free seminar: IT'S NOT AN IF, IT'S A WHEN: PRACTICAL STEPS YOU CAN TAKE TO PROTECT YOUR LOVED ONES At the Rod ‘N ‘Reel on Wed. Nov. 9 from 6:30-8:00 p.m.

Call (301) 855-2246 today to reserve your seat! beneficiaries match what you want to do in your Will or Trust. Have you left your retirement savings to an ex-spouse? Or your life insurance proceeds to your deceased parents? Updating beneficiary designations is one of the most important tasks you can complete to ensure you have protected yourself and your loved ones.

Updating your estate documents is not a difficult task. Many firms, including mine, offer document review at no charge.

Even if you have changes you want to make, amending your documents is not a costly proposition. Give yourself the gift of peace of mind by regularly reviewing what you have and keeping all your estate planning documents up to date.

You are invited to attend a no charge seminar I am giving on this and other topics on November 9 at Rod ‘N’ Reel Restaurant in Chesapeake Beach from 6:30-8:00 p.m. Just call (301) 855-2246 to reserve your space.

Finally, since this article appears before the election, please exercise your right to vote. Voting is the privilege we have for living in this wonderful country and it is my duty and yours to contribute.

About the Author: Lyn Striegel is an attorney in private practice in Chesapeake Beach and Annapolis. Lyn has over 30 years experience in the fields of estate and financial planning and is the author of “Live Secure: Estate and Financial Planning for Women and the Men Who Love Them (2011 ed.).” Nothing in this article constitutes specific legal or financial advice and readers are advised to consult their own counsel.

By Bob Poston With Sports Conditioning Specialist (SCS) Scott Chamberlin

The Benefits of Massage Therapy One of the best things that you can do for yourself to build on the benefits of exercise and that is Massage Therapy, a.k.a.

Bodywork. It is also of great benefit to you in the relief of stress and tension derived from the simple Activities of Daily Life (ADLs).

Natalie Norton is a registered practicing Massage Therapist that works with clients at Poston’s Fitness for Life training center in Dunkirk. Enjoy reading and learning more about massage through the following great information from Natalie.

The benefits of massage include a wide range of physiological, emotional and psychological benefits. The following are examples of how massage therapy helps the body to heal itself. This type of bodywork therapy will reduce headaches and migraine pain can be relieved. Your body posture and structural balance will be improved as well as the reduction of muscular pain. The condition of the body's largest organ, the skin, is improved.

Massage therapy enhances immunity by stimulating lymph flow - the body's natural defense system. Massage therapy promotes tissue regeneration, reduces scar tissue, stretch marks and muscles spasms and cramping. Massage therapy helps to pump oxygen and nutrients into tissues and vital organs, thus improving circulation. One of the most impressive benefits from massage is that it releases your endorphins that work as the body's natural painkiller.

Everyone can benefit from massage therapy.

Many people believe that professional massage is just for relaxation and pampering. It has been shown through scientific research that massage therapy does indeed have some incredible therapeutic effects in relieving troubling symptoms and pain.

Incorporating massage therapy into your lifestyle plan can help prevent injuries from occurring.

Massage will show positive gains in your joints and their range of motion increases as well as an ease in some medication dependences.

Additional benefits include the exercising and stretching of weak, tight or atrophied muscles. Not only are you prepared for ADLs, but massage will also help athletes of any level prepare for, and recover from, strenuous workouts. This will aid in the recovery of injured, tired and overused muscles in helping them to relax and soften.

There is no denying the power of bodywork. Massage therapy can be a powerful ally in your healthcare regimen.

Experts estimate that upwards of ninety percent of diseases are stress related and perhaps nothing ages us faster, internally and externally, then high stress. Massage can, without a doubt, help you with managing stress levels. Massage therapy enhances your sleep quality with a deeper and more relaxing sleep. Anxiety, fatigue and depression are reduced and

improvements in concentration and your energy will be noticeable.

There are many benefits for mothers to be with prenatal massage. It will help to alleviate stress on weight-bearing joints and will assist in remedying many of the common discomforts experienced during pregnancy.

These include muscular discomforts, lower-back pain, sciatica, carpal tunnel syndrome, fatigue, varicose veins, and nasal congestion, edema of the lower extremities and sacroiliac and hip joint pain. Massage and other relaxation methods prevent and relieve heartburn by reducing abdominal pressure. The increase in blood circulation provides more oxygen and nutrients to both mother and fetus.

Massage stabilizes hormonal levels and helps relieve depression or anxiety caused by hormonal changes. Massage increases muscle tone and flexibility, enhancing the ability to carry this extra weight while also relieving leg cramps, muscle spasms and eases the load on the heart keeping blood pressure in check.

Massage therapy prepares the mother-to-be for an easier delivery with its sedating effect on the nervous system, promoting relaxation and stress relief.

Increase the benefits of massage with frequent visits. Getting a massage can and will do your body and mind a lot of good.

Making massage a part of your regularly scheduled self-care can be extremely beneficial. You spend so much time and money on others, so budget time and money for yourself and some bodywork.

Do this at consistent intervals because it truly is an investment in your own health.

Massage may feel like a pampering treat, but that doesn't mean it is any less therapeutic. Consider massage appointments a part of your health and wellness plan for your overall wellbeing.

Thanks Natalie for sharing and I hope our readers enjoyed this article and picked up some valuable information from you. If you are experiencing any of the above described body stresses, please look into Massage Therapy and if you would like more information give Natalie a call at Poston’s Fitness for Life. Come and experience for yourself first-hand the great benefits of Massage.

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Chesapeake Current Voter Guide Meet Beach Candidates The League of Women Voters will host a Chesapeake Beach Mayor and Town Council Candidates Forum on Thurs., Nov. 3 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Northeast Community Center in Chesapeake Beach.

Everyone is invited to this free forum to meet the candidates personally and ask questions.

For residents of Chesapeake Beach, there will also be a Ballot Issue determining whether elected officials will be paid for the first time. Voters will be asked to vote yes or no whether the newly elected Mayor should receive an annual Mayoral compensation of $18,000. Voters will also decide whether members of the newly elected Town Council should receive annual compensation of $3,000 each.

The Chesapeake Beach Town Election will be the same day as the Presidential Election, Tues. Nov. 8, from 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. at the Northeast Community Center.

The Chesapeake Current asked all candidates to respond to the same questions for our Voter Guide. In their own words, here are the responses we received. (Note: responses were not received by our deadline date from Chesapeake Beach Town Council candidates Cheryl Greene and Patrick Schaeffer).

How long have you lived in Chesapeake Beach?

11 years Incumbent: Town Councilman for past four years

Pat “Irish” Mahoney

Occupation/Day Job: Real Estate Broker Community positions/offices held/volunteer experience: Chairperson, Calvert Housing Authority; Calvert County Charitable Gambling Permits Review Committee; Southern Maryland Realtors Professional Standards Committee; Chesapeake Beach Board of Appeals; Committee member on the How long have you lived in Chesapeake Beach?

An informal candidate “Meet & Greet” event was Stars and Stripes Festival. held at the Northeast Community Center. A 22 years formal candidate forum featuring the candidates What makes you the best candidate for the for mayor and council of Chesapeake Beach will position?

Incumbent: No (current Town Council be held on Thurs. Nov. 3.

“I work and live here and have a vision for Member, 8 years) Chesapeake Beach. I currently serve on the Chesapeake Beach town council and served on Occupation/day job: Retired, 35 years as several Calvert County and Chesapeake Beach Project Manager with US Treasury committees. I have an understanding of the operation of our town. I know the challenges Community positions/offices held/volunteer we face as well as the business of the town that experience: are operating well. I have experience working Jeff Krahling on teams and endorsements from three out of Soccer coach – Parks and Rec, Calvert four council members.

As a lifelong Soccer Ass.- 15 years entrepreneur in the service industry, I have Basketball coach – Parks and Rec – 5 years experience serving the public honestly and with Vice-President, Chesapeake Beach Town dignity and respect. I have operated and Council – 8 years managed successful businesses that require skills in project planning, problem What makes you the best candidate for the identification and solving, and developing and position? staying within a budget. These skills transfer to “Real estate developers and gambling the mayoral position and are invaluable to interests have dictated policy in town for ensuring all aspects of the town operate decades. We could continue down a similar smoothly.” path by electing a wealthy real estate developer and landlord OR elect your small What do you think are the three major issues that town retired civil servant who understands should be addressed? what it means to raise a family in 1. “I believe there is a lack of leadership Chesapeake Beach. I was the Acting Mayor and transparency in conducting the business of in 2014 and passed 5 balanced budgets. our town. There is an inconsistent bid process My track record as your “independent for town work, lack of regular council work voice” on Town Council is fighting session meetings, and changing of the town hall unwanted growth (i.e., CB resort expansion, meeting agenda after publication.

400 townhouse annexation, etc.) and 2. I believe that resident’s tax dollars protecting the quality of life we moved here dedicated to town business and activities are for. I coached your children and for 20 years spent without a structured long-term plan and have been the leading advocate for our budget. This causes reactive decisions instead Christmas lights, Veterans Park, our Beach of operating in a proactive manner.

Bucs, and family Special Events. As your 3. I believe we need to be thoughtful in mayor I will continue to fight with you to managing town business, activities, and growth preserve the small town charm of our to maintain the small town atmosphere in bayside community. I am ready to be YOUR Chesapeake Beach.” next mayor. Thank you!”

Chesapeake Beach Mayoral Candidates

If voters choose you, how will you solve these problems?

1. “As your mayor, I will work openly and honestly with the town council to manage our town business. I will hold regular work session meetings and minimize changes to the town hall meeting agenda after publication. I will recruit talented citizens to serve on town committees to bring new ideas to solve our challenges. Focus will be on awarding town work to local contractors.

2. As your mayor, I will develop and maintain a 5-year comprehensive town plan and budget with annual reviews and updates.

The plan will outline the needs of the town and the budget will be developed in line with the plan, consider available revenues, and maintain a focus on savings.

3. Although it appears to be too late to stop expansion of the rod and reel and waterfront, I will work to preserve low-density areas. I will promote small shops and local restaurants.”

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What do you think are the three major issues that should be addressed?

1. “Staying Small Town 2. Community Infrastructure Support 3. Children & Seniors Count” If voters choose you, how will you solve these problems?

“Staying Small Town is about old-fashioned family values and protecting our town from real estate developers.

• Continue my fight to preserve our small town charm (i.e., stopped 400 townhouse annexation, opposed CB Resort expansion) • Support our Christmas Lights, and family special events • Support small businesses • Support patriotism (Veterans Park, Calendar for Troops program) • Sidewalks, walkable access to town center

Chesapeake Current Voter Guide Mahoney (con’t)…

1. “Provide leadership in developing 5-year financial plan to better manage town Community Infrastructure Support: reserves with specific allocations for know • Sidewalks, walkable access • Safe entrance at Richfield Station future costs. Resolve to continue to fight against any new loans and continue to support • Superior snow plow removal effots to payoff current debt.

• Street paving, fix pot holes 2. Oppose any effort to bring casino-type • Ensure Utilities ((BGE, Verizon, Comcast) provide quality services table games into our town.

3. Continue to support pedestrian • Fix storm water runoff issues walkways each side of Beach Elementary School.”

Children & Seniors Count: • Support youth athletics and educational, recreational activities for If voters choose you, how will you solve these problems? children with interests beyond sports • Support Beach Elementary, I will request that each elected official and vigilance re: redistricting • Safe streets for children to play town department head provide a list of large costs for maintenance of existing assets and and adults to walk proposed projects.

I will introduce an • Adult swims at Water Park ordinance that will not allow casino-type table games within town. I will continue to support Fiscal Conservatism: • Continue to lower taxes as I have the creation of new pedestrian walkways throughout town.

I will fight against done SIX times unnecessary loans and debt through the power • Manage tax dollars wisely of the vote and better planning.

Get Greener: Stewart B. Cumbo • Protect our Bay • Promote Oyster Cultivation

Chesapeake Beach Town Council Candidates Valerie Beaudin

Trail Committee, Founding President of the Beach Trolley Association, Kellam’s Field Project, Streetscape Project on MD Rt. 260/261, and the Banner City Award / Recognition from the Maryland Municipal League.”

‘Best Interest of The Town,’ I will continue to work consistently and diligently to improve, to sustain and to maintain a wholesome community by putting forth best efforts to bring innovations, improvements , and services where needed. I will strive to ensure that confidence is maintained through What do you think are the three major issues that cooperative government and fiscal should be addressed? responsibility while keeping a small town 1. “Urban Sprawl atmosphere and maintaining our ‘Banner 2. Increases in Utility Water and Sewer City/Town’ status.” rates 3. Keeping and Promoting Community Derek Favret Business”

“The large and important issues that are facing Chesapeake Beach in the coming years are: Urban Sprawl, increase in water and sewer utility rates, tax increases, infrastructure improvements, public safety, keeping and promoting community business, building and restoring trust in the Chesapeake Beach government, and providing youth activities.

Additionally, funding and installation of sidewalks on Old Bayside Road from Md. Rt. 261 to I Street and on Md. Rt. 261 from Chesapeake Village to Old Bayside Road.”

How long have you lived in Chesapeake Beach?

6 years If voters choose you, how will you solve these problems?

Incumbent: No “I have advocated for Chesapeake Beach before our local, state and federal legislators Occupation/Day Job: Retired Air Force and and have established a rapport. I have current Senior Health Physicist at the procured millions of dollars in grant money Department of Energy for various town projects; have supported a balanced economy for high quality services at Community positions/offices held/volunteer an affordable level; dedicated to preserve our experience: small town heritage from unrestrained growth Town of Chesapeake Beach, Board of and sprawl; fought against significant water Appeals and sewer rate increases. We have not raised President, Chesapeake Village HOA property taxes in over 16 years. Through Youth Baseball Coach, NCLL How long have you lived in Chesapeake Beach? leadership, experience and always with the Youth Soccer Coach, CCP&R 26 years Incumbent: Yes - 16 years as a Town Council Member Occupation/Day Job: Retired from Maryland State Police (Detective Sergeant/First Sergeant)

How long have you lived in Chesapeake Beach? Community positions/offices held/volunteer 19 years experience: • Past President – Maryland Incumbent: Yes. 12 years, three terms.

Municipal League (MML) • Past President Southern Maryland Occupation/ Day Job: Supervisory Geographer, Municipal Association (SMMA) US Census Bureau • Board of Trustees – Local Government Insurance Trust (LGIT) Community positions/offices held/volunteer • Board of Trustees – Calvert County experience: Libraries Chesapeake Beach Town Councilwoman • Committee Member – Public Safety Town of Chesapeake Beach Ethics Committee and Crime Prevention – National League of Chesapeake Beach Oyster Cultivation Society Cities (NLC) Chesapeake Cares Food Pantry • For more, see Farming 4 Hunger www.stewartcumbo.com Little Promises Nursery, Chesapeake Church What makes you the best candidate for the What makes you the best candidate for the position? position?

“Serving the community is being an “My pledge to you is a transparent active member in local government and government that finds common sense making a difference in the lives of those who solutions to complex problems; always live therein. I am committed to sustaining a remembering that I work for you. I promise to small town atmosphere; preserving the represent all families in Chesapeake Beach, environment; maintaining Maryland’s smart never special interests. Based on experience, I growth land preservation and community understand areas for improvement within the revitalization; improving traffic flow; town government including the need for long providing quality town amenities and services; term financial planning; the need for supporting cooperative government; transparency in all government activities; and enhancing public safety; financial stability; the importance of council and public input promoting excellence in education; fighting into decision making. I will oppose any effort water/sewer rate increases; and reducing town at annexation and will continue to fight property taxes. I am a Certified Municipal against subsidies in the water and sewer rates. Official and graduate of Johns Hopkins As an elected official, I will continue to ensure University, MS in Management. that our town is safe, family friendly, and I have sponsored, led or chaired key maintains our small town charm that we all projects in town to include: Town Hall love.”

Renovation Committee, Landscape and Beautification Committee, Rededication of What do you think are the three major issues that Veteran’s Memorial Park, Water Park should be addressed?

Advisory Committee, Railway Hiker/Biker

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Chesapeake Current Voter Guide Derek Favret (con’t)‌ What makes you the best candidate for the position? “Throughout my professional career in the military and federal service, along with being a local HOA President and a member of the Board of Appeals, I have significant experience working together with people from all walks of life to find solutions to problems and achieve mutual goals. Through these experiences, I feel I have demonstrated the leadership to build collaboration and solve issues using common sense, professionalism and transparency. I feel our town needs representatives like myself who continually seeks input from all residents to ensure the town evolves in everyone’s best interests. No one can fully predict the issues our Town government will face in the years to come but if we have elected representatives who put the public first and commit to working together despite our disagreements, no problem is insurmountable. I welcome the opportunity to be your representative.â€?

What do you think are the three major issues that should be addressed?

1. “The lack of communication and collaboration of our elected officials in Town Hall. I have witnessed first-hand how our current local officials, all caring and well-intentioned people, have continually struggled to work through their differences on many of the most basic issues facing the town.

By not getting beyond these deep-seeded differences, the residents are usually the ones who suffer the most.

2. Safe pedestrian access to Town Center. We should strive to make our small, bayside town a fully walkable community.

The railway trail is one of the centerpieces in town which provides for safe pedestrian passage to Town Center for many residents.

However, walking from other areas of town can literally be a life-and-death experience.

3. Fiscal planning and debt reduction.

The town maintains certain debts approaching $10M and reserve funds of approximately $6M. We need strong fiscal planning to balance spending and reduction of past debt.

If voters choose you, how will you solve these problems?

1. “We need elected officials who can work beyond their differences. I have always been able to bring people with opposing views together to work collaboratively as a team to analyze and solve problems. I want to bring that leadership to Town Hall and help change a culture where lack of communication and collaboration, along with an “us versus them� mentality, stifles the legislative process at times.

2. As HOA President, I have been working with Town Hall and the State to obtain grants to build a pedestrian sidewalk

along MD 261. We should pursue additional grants to build other sidewalk and crosswalk improvements along MD 260 & MD 261.

3. By having a solid community plan and spending tax dollars wisely, the Town can move forward, while at the same time, eliminate the burden of past debt without raising taxes. I have the experience to lead that process.�

Larry Jaworski

How long have you lived in Chesapeake Beach?

7 years Incumbent: No Occupation/Day Job: Retired Professional Civil Engineer)

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Community positions/offices held/volunteer experience: Member, North Beach Volunteer Fire Department Member, Chesapeake Beach Planning & Zoning Commission Vice President, Seagate Homeowners Association Held numerous leadership positions in professional organizations during my career including President of the 33,600 member international Water Environment Federation What makes you the best candidate for the position?

I believe my 40+ years as a registered professional civil engineer provides me the experience to identify a problem, work with others with differing opinions to develop a solution to the problem, and most importantly, get the solution implemented. It is important to seek input to a particular problem from those with differing opinions to ensure that all issues are carefully considered in developing a solution. However, a consensus MUST be reached to actually implement a solution. I worked with local governments to obtain grant funding for critical projects and worked diligently to ensure fiscal responsibility in every organization I was involved in. Those are the skills I utilized during my career and will bring to the residents of Chesapeake Beach when elected to our Town Council.�

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What do you think are the three major issues that should be addressed?

1. “Have elected leadership that works together to solve a problem 2. Develop and implement projects that reflect the small town atmosphere of our Town and provide increased opportunities for community participation 3. Increase public access to our Town by improving our sidewalks and enhancing public safety throughout our Town.�

“Three areas where I see major voter concern include transparency in government, maintaining/improving resident quality of life and being fiscally responsible.� “In confronting these matters in their various forms I will start by being honest, open and engaged with residents while encouraging the same of my colleagues. Some things I have witnessed and experienced in Town Hall are discouraging and have erode the trust of the average taxpayer. I will always work to improve upon our government’s integrity. I will always encourage special events while encouraging resident participation of those events. I will encourage collaboration with North Beach Government for the express enjoyment of all our Twin Beach residents.

Lastly, in being fiscally responsible, I plan to vote against borrowing MORE money and increasing our debt. I will encourage smart debt management while discouraging raising taxes.�

If voters choose you, how will you solve these problems? • I will diligently work with the Mayor and my colleagues on the Town Council to consider all aspects of a particular issue and then move forward with developing and implementing a fiscally responsible solution. • We need to seek further opportunities for community-based events in addition to the Halloween Fun Night, Light Up the Town at Christmas, and the Easter Festival.

Keith Pardieck • We should investigate ways to more fully utilize our wonderful Water Park beyond the 3 months of current peak use between Memorial Day and Labor Day. We should seek other opportunities to more fully utilize this facility and others such as Kellam’s Field. • We must keep the Twin Beaches Library here in Chesapeake Beach. • We must find additional opportunities for residents to participate in community events here in our Town similar to those available in North Beach like the Farmers Market, concerts on the pier, and other events.

How long have you lived in Chesapeake Beach?

13 years Greg Morris Incumbent: No

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President, Chesapeake Station Homeowners Association (2013-present; Board member: 6 years) Lead architect and first Chairman, Chesapeake Beach Oyster Cultivation (2010-2013): How long have you lived in Chesapeake Beach? Society Founding member, Chesapeake Beach 19 years Green Team (2011-2014) Commissioner, Chesapeake Beach Planning Incumbent: No and Zoning Commission (2014 – present) Occupation/Day Job: Owner, Commercial What makes you the best candidate for the Construction Contractor position?

My science credentials, record of Community positions/offices held/volunteer community service and relationships with experience: Five-year member Richfield Station citizens -- who continue to offer advice and HOA (3 yrs . as president), 11-year volunteer support -- attest to the fact that I am with Beach Elementary School and Windy results-oriented, approachable and trust Hill Middle School PTAs. worthy. As we address the challenges ahead immediate and long-term -- such as, What makes you the best candidate for the both town growth and traffic, opiate addiction, position? levels and increased storm surge -- I “I discovered this awesome place on the rising sea citizens to regain trust in our town bay, moving here 19 years ago. Twin Beaches want and expect transparency along has been a remarkable place to live and raise government justifiable reasons for decisions. My my family. The citizens are remarkable too – with as the president of the CSHOA, all of them. I have been involved in many service & Zoning commissioner and other varied aspects of this community, from PTA to Planning has given me the ability to make hard HOA representative, from contractor to small positions fair decisions. I look forward to insuring business owner, from husband to father and but collaboration and transparency become now to town representative. If I am elected to that primary focus of the council -- I will be the council, I pledge to help shepherd our the minded and make smart decisions. I will community, collectively and collaboratively, open being the voice of the everyday to carry us forward and through the next continue if chosen to serve on the council. decade. I plan to bring fresh energy and a person unique perspective to the new council (www.pardieck4towncouncil.com) promising to encourage positive changes to our resident’s quality of life.�

What do you think are the three major issues that should be addressed?

1. Build trust and confidence in local What do you think are the three major issues that government through transparent and open should be addressed? decision-making. You’ll know what actions

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2. Build a sense of community and maintain our small-town, family-friendly atmosphere.

3. Build a secure future by planning for a fiscally sound, safe and sustainable community emphasizing efficient use of resources.

If voters choose you, how will you solve these problems?

When elected to Town Council I will help build trust in local government by pushing for adoption of campaign finance reporting, ethics rules that meet state standards, Planning & Zoning pre-application process, and encouraging citizen involvement in decision-making. I will help build a sense of community by promoting sustainable development practices including no annexation, encouraging diverse, resident-friendly small businesses, promoting a walkable community, encouraging adoption of adequate public facilities ordinance, and pushing for restrictions to table games. I will help build our future by supporting development of multi-year budget linked explicitly to planning and maintenance goals, ensuring a balanced annual budget, and revising the Town’s Comprehensive Plan & zoning regulations to sustain a diverse, vibrant, family-friendly, small-town atmosphere. (www.pardieck4towncouncil.com) Jan Ruttkay

Calvert Board of Education Candidates Dawn Balinski

Where do you live? Lusby How long have you lived in your district? 22 years Office you’re running for: Board of Education, District 1 Incumbent: Both: I was a Board of Ed member from 2010 to 2014.

Occupation/Day Job: Treasurer, Maryland Forestry Foundation Community positions/offices held/volunteer experience: Appointed member of the Economic Development Commission for seven years; member of the Board of Directors of American Chestnut Land Trust; Co-Chair of the Calvert Citizens Green Team (Calvert Green Expo) for eight years; Treasurer of the Calvert Forestry Board for six years; member of League of Women Voters for 20 years (Treasurer for 3-4 years), member of the Citizens Advisory Committee to the Board of Education for seven years (two years as Chair).

exists between white students and students of color and between regular and special ed students.

Test results show a persistent difference in academic performance across almost all grades and major efforts to attack the gap have shown frustratingly little progress.”

If voters choose you, how will you solve these problems?

1. “Build in additional teachers in future budgets. Hopefully, our enrollment numbers will stabilize and perhaps grow so that we receive more funding from the state to help offset the cost.

2. I will lobby hard for the commissioners to help us fund the contractual salary increases. We need to continue to look for ways to reduce health care costs (which have grown exponentially over the past decade) in order to free up needed dollars for salary increases.

3. I believe we can close the achievement gap by focusing on data-driven intervention for those who are struggling, by working to eliminate chronic absenteeism and by developing innovative enrichment programs for at-risk students. Smaller class sizes will definitely give teachers more time to spend with each student, thereby strengthening the important student-teacher relationship and breaking down barriers to success.”

Nancy Vaeth Highsmith

What makes you the best candidate for the position?

“I spent four years on the Board of Education studying how our school system works and came away with a great respect for How long have you lived in Chesapeake Beach? the hard work and commitment of all those “We have lived here full-time for 20 years. We who’ve made Calvert as high-performing as it have owned property and run two businesses is. I’d like to continue to help them make it even better. There is a steep learning curve to Where do you live? Port Republic for 30 years.” the job, one that will be avoided if I am How long have you lived in your district? 10 elected.

Incumbent: No years Occupation/Day Job: Retired Real Estate I have a Masters of International Business and spent 15 years in corporate finance. Once in Office you’re running for: Board Of Education, Agent/Manager/Company Owner Calvert, I helped my husband start and run an District 2 engineering consulting firm while Community positions/offices held/volunteer underwater active in the community, mainly in the Incumbent: No experience: “I was appointed to fill the balance staying areas of business, education and the of another Town Councilperson’s term in environment. Our 2 children graduated from Occupation/Day Job: Retired from Calvert Chesapeake Beach. I started the Chesapeake our public school system and have done very County Public Schools after 35 years of Beach Calendar Committee which produces well. I care very deeply about Calvert and service. an annual calendar. I started the Chesapeake about its school system and want to help Beach Garden Club which supports town ensure a better tomorrow for the next Community positions/offices held/volunteer places and activities. I was the Easter Bunny generation.” experience: President of the Calvert for many years in the Easter Parade!”

Community Foundation; member of the What do you think are the three major issues that Economic Development Authority; member of the Calvert Collaborative for Children and What makes you the best candidate for the should be addressed?

1. “Smaller class sizes so teachers can Youth; Board Member of the Calvert County position?

“I am a positive, highly passionate and spend more time with each student, Family Network; member of the Optimist creative leader that has and will continue to identifying and removing barriers to their Club of Calvert County. work with all kinds of people to get to a learning, building trust and pushing students common goal. It’s really in my DNA. I can see to perform at their highest potential. This What makes you the best candidate for the the big picture with an issue and drill down to individualized instruction is critical in raising position? performance levels of our students, “I have been a lifelong educator with 35 years’ the details to make things happen. And I academic them to succeed in the workplace experience in the CCPS school system. I was believe we can do this while respecting each helping in the classroom for 19 years as a Social Studies and/or college. other and having some fun along the way!”

2. Teacher salary agreements need to teacher, served as a Vice Principal, Principal of be protected to retain our current workforce Calvert Middle School, Principal of Patuxent What do you think are the three major issues that and to attract high caliber candidates. For High School, a Director and Interim should be addressed? many years, we could not provide promised Superintendent. I certainly understand how 1. “Making the Town safe and steps or cost-of-living adjustments. We need the school system operates and understand the walkable for all citizens to honor the new 4-year contract that issues facing the school system and education 2. Maintaining our small town reinstates annual steps and restores some as a whole. Our children are our future and I believe all decisions and policies implemented missed steps of the past. atmosphere by the Board of Education have to ask the 3. Reduce the achievement gap that 3. Traffic management”

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fundamental question, “How does this decision effect our children”. The School Board must have a vision for the future and engage our community in support of our excellent school system for the benefit of all our children.”

What do you think are the three major issues that should be addressed?

1. “One of the largest issues is the budget, for it drives the entire school year. It allows funding for staff, teachers and administrators.

Approximately 82% of the budget goes to salaries and benefits.

The rest goes into transportation, facilities, student services, human resources, finance, and resources to schools and construction. Which really does not leave a lot to work with. The School Board depends on the County Commissioners, the State of Maryland and the Federal Government (which contributes very little) to fund our schools. The largest chuck comes from our county commissioners, which leads me to the next issue.

2.

The School Board needs to be transparent not only to the County Commissioners on where our money is being spent, but to the public as a whole. The Board of Education, as elected officials, has to practice fiscal responsibility. I am not so sure that has happened in the past.

3. Finally, the climate and culture is paramount to the success of our students and teachers. It is the responsibility of the School Board to make sure the climate and culture are positive, that parents are heard, all students have access to the same rigorous curriculum and teachers feel they are valued and allowed to be part of the decision making process.”

If voters choose you, how will you solve these problems?

“To solve the budget issue, lines of communication must stay open at all times with the County Commissioners and State Legislators. The Board of Education must practice transparency to the public and all stakeholders. The Board of Education should be held accountable for expenditures. Board Members need to meet periodically with teachers, staff and administrators to understand what the needs are to continue to have success in the classrooms and schools.

Decisions made must always keep the students first and foremost.”

Stephen C. Jones Jr.

Where do you live? Saint Leonard How long have you lived in your district? 27 years Office you’re running for: Board of Education, District 1 Incumbent: No Occupation/Day Job: Part-time with KBRwyle as a Senior Systems Engineer Community positions/offices held/volunteer experience: Parks and Recreation Advisory Board – 2 years

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Chesapeake Current Voter Guide Calvert Board of Education Candidates...(con’t.)

Stephen C. Jones Jr. (con’t)…

What makes you the best candidate for the position?

“I bring a fresh perspective to the board.

My broad experience in the Navy and the private sector have prepared me for complex problems, multi-faceted budgets and leadership of large organizations.

My approach is consensus building so we can find the best solution.”

What do you think are the three major issues that should be addressed?

1. “Ensuring the students come first 2. Identifying and enacting an approach to retain the best teachers and administrators.

3.

Preparing our students for an environment and jobs which is continuously evolving.”

If voters choose you, how will you solve these problems?

1. “For the students, ensuring each dollar spent by the Calvert County School System can be traced to improving the school system and experience for the students.

2. Developing an approach to identifying the reason teachers are leaving and then working with the administration to resolve those issues.

3. Working with local businesses and community leaders to forecast the direction of the Calvert and surrounding county communities and ensuring the curriculum is preparing the students for this future. “ Kelly D. McConkey

Where do you live? Dunkirk

important decisions that affect our children’s future. Working with the County Commissioners to get additional funding when needed. Making sure our teachers and staff are properly compensated. Advocate at the state level for more funding.

2. School Construction/ Maintenance Making sure our schools are kept in the best condition possible with the necessary repairs needed. New school construction - following thru to make sure everything is on schedule with Northern High School. Future schools that will need to be built, and following our CIP Report to fund the necessary repairs.

3. Technology—Making sure our schools have the latest technology and Internet access.

Making sure all students have access to computers and the Internet. Closing the gap for students is always an issue. We must always try to find solutions. Making sure our staff has the resources to be able to provide our children with the best education available.”

If voters choose you, how will you solve these problems?

I will continue to be completely dedicated to the needs of the citizens of Calvert County. I have been on the Board of Education for 4 years, and I have never missed a meeting. I will also work closely with our County Commissioners to keep them up to speed on the needs of Calvert County Schools.

I am very accessible and I will continue to be a voice for our staff and citizens.

Need To Know: Election Info Election Day Tues., Nov. 8 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

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Tracy H. McGuire

Where do you live? Huntingtown

How long have you lived in your district? 16 How long have you lived in your district? years years

Early Voting Thurs., Oct. 27 to Thurs., Nov. 3 Constitutional Amendment on the Ballot Calvert County voters can cast their ballots There is one question on our ballot this 25 before the General Election from 8 a.m. to 8 General Election. It involves an amendment p.m. at the to the Maryland state constitution.

Office you’re running for: Board of Education, Office you’re running for: Board of Education, District 3 District Two Incumbent: Yes, I’ve been in office for 4 years.

achievement gaps. Sub group achievement gaps in CCPS are stubbornly consistent and persistent.

I know CCPS dedicates resources to closing the gaps but the gaps remain. My goal is to determine why that is so and fix it.

With declining enrollment, the BoCC funding cannot be predicated exclusively on a student enrollment number and maintenance of effort. I will continue efforts to focus the BoCC’s attention on the benefits of a world class education system for all county residents. The budget is a What do you think are the three major issues that statement of Calvert County’s values. I believe we want the best education we can should be addressed? afford for our children.

1. “Achievement Gaps I believe talented, diverse and 2. Budget 3. Hiring and retaining highly skilled, committed staff our people who are appropriately compensated, find their work diverse and talented employees.” meaningful and rewarding, enjoy their place If voters choose you, how will you solve these of work and believe they make a positive difference. I will work through budget and problems? policy to set those conditions at CCPS.” “My priority is reducing CCPS opportunities to achieve their very best and remove any barriers to that goal; Worked with my fellow board members through the Budget process to keep the system as whole as possible during the financial meltdown in 2008; Implemented evening meetings so concerned or interested citizens may attend the meeting at a more convenient time; and Focused our work on our core responsibilities; budget, policy and Superintendent oversight and evaluation. I will continue to leverage my skills & experience for better student achievement.

Incumbent: Yes; 8 years in office

Occupation/Day Job: Self employed - Kelly’s Occupation/Day Job: Paralegal, The Law Tree Service Offices of Julie A. Schejbal

Community Resources Building 30 Duke St., Lower Level Prince Frederick, MD 20678 (across from the post office)

Community positions/offices held/volunteer Anne Arundel voters, in our readership area experience: PTA President, Huntingtown in South County, can cast their ballots at Elementary School; PTA Board Member Northern Middle School, Calvert County these locations: Council of PTA’s President; parent volunteer at HES and NMS; Cub Scout Pack 903, Annapolis Senior Activity Center What makes you the best candidate for the Treasurer; Jesus the Good Shepherd, Faith 119 S. Villa Avenue position?

Formation Teacher & Vacation Bible School “I have four years experience on the registration chair; 2016 Champion for Annapolis MD 21401 Board of Education. Experience with budgets. Children.

I am very involved in the community and have Edgewater Community Library been for 17 years. I am very accessible to the What makes you the best candidate for the citizens needs. Small business owner. I work position?

25 Stepneys Lane hard for the citizens of this county. It’s an Maryland Association of BoE trained, Edgewater MD 21037 honor to do so.” completed MABE Master Board and Leadership I & II Program. Under my What do you think are the three major issues that leadership the BoE has improved relations Many voters choose to take advantage should be addressed? with the County Commissioners; secured a 1. “Declining Enrollment/Funding. commitment to fund a full step increase for of this easy way to vote and avoid long lines Funding is always the biggest concern. Making staff for the first time in many years and are in and other inconveniences on Election Day. sure all monies are spent appropriately. With a discussions to fund all the missed steps going Note that early voting is open even on 200 million dollar budget, it is important to forward; approved the first Equity Policy Saturday and Sunday. have someone experienced to make the most ensuring all students have access to Community positions/offices held/volunteer experience: Past Board member United Way, Past President of The Calvert County Optimist Club, and current member of The American Legion Post 206.

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Rita Bello, 73 Rita L. Bello, of Ellerslie, GA, formally of Sunderland, passed on Oct. 21, 2016 at the age of 73. Born in Upper Marlboro on Sept. 14, 1943, she was the daughter of Margaret P. and Raymond W. Moore.

She was the beloved wife of the late Tommy Bello; devoted and loving mother of Darlene Cardarelli of Ellerslie, GA and Tom Bello of Laurel, MD; and dear sister of Raymond Moore Jr. of Forestville, MD. In addition to her parents and husband, Rita was also predeceased by her son the late, Thomas Bello.

Visitation will be from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Thurs. Oct. 27 at Lee Funeral Home – Clinton, 6633 Old Alexandria Ferry Road, Clinton, MD 20735.

A funeral service will be on Fri. Oct. 28 at 11:30 a.m. at Lee Funeral Home – Clinton.

Betty Coleman, 96 Betty J. Coleman, 96 years young, a resident of the Town Center Senior Apartments in North Beach since 2010, passed away peacefully on Tues., Oct. 11, 2016. Betty was born June 22, 1920 in Akron, OH.

She was the beloved wife of the late Alvin C. Coleman; mother of Alvin R. Coleman, Elenorah Adams, and Richard A. Coleman.

Betty (Nonnie) is survived by countless grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at the North Beach Union Church, 8912 Chesapeake Ave, North Beach, MD 20714 on Sat. Nov. 5 at noon, with a reception to follow in the Fellowship Hall. Please join Betty's family and friends to share your wonderful memories of her. In lieu of flowers, please bring a card with a fond memory of Betty to place by her urn; she loved getting cards.

Syracuse University in 1963. In addition she completed graduate courses in piano pedagogy at George Washington University in Washington, D.C. While at Syracuse she caught the eye of Matthew T. Cooney with her gentle, sweet nature. On Sept. 14, 1963 Gail married the love of her life, Matthew, at Sage Chapel, Cornell University in Ithaca, NY. Gail was a deeply devoted wife and championed Matt in his journalism, radio, and communications career from Boston to Washington to their beloved Upstate New York.

Gail maintained a professional piano studio for over 40 years as a teacher in Northern VA; Wilmington DE; Norwich and Ithaca, Gail Cooney, 75 NY. She was a nationally certified member of Gail Miriam Music Teachers National Organization, and a Cooney of Solomons, member of the National Guild of Piano age 75, passed away Teachers, the National Federation of Music following a long Clubs and the American Guild of Organists. illness on Oct. 16, As a prominent member of the Monday 2016 surrounded by Evening Musical Club of Norwich, Gail her loving and diligently organized and performed in devoted family. Gail fundraising recitals including the "40 Nimble was born in Berkshire, Fingers" to support collegiate music scholarNY on Feb. 11, 1941. She graduated from ships for local high school students. Gail was Newark Valley High School, Newark Valley, loved and respected by hundreds of piano NY in 1959. Her childhood years were students, many of whom continued their nurtured by a large, close-knit extended family. studies professionally. In addition to her Gail received her Bachelor of Music teaching career, Gail was a highly respected Education degree, Summa cum Laude with professional church organist. For 25 years she concentrations in organ and piano from was the organist at The United Church of Christ First Congregational Church in Norwich, NY. Gail's greatest joy was raising three daughters. She was a selfless and loving mother who always nurtured, encouraged and guided her children until the very end of her life.

She also loved tending her exquisite flower gardens, traveling the country with Matt, and visiting their ten grandchildren.

Gail was a member of St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, Ithaca, NY; St. Paul's Roman Catholic Church, Norwich, NY; and most recently Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, Solomons.

She is survived by her husband, Matthew; children: Susan Ticknor (Art) of Hood River, OR; Lauren Grimm of Vienna, VA; Kathryne Einhorn (Todd) of Okemos, MI; grandchildren: Benjamin, Madeline and Anna Ticknor; Keeley, Sean and Cara Grimm; Samuel, Elijah, Alden and Shea Einhorn. She is also survived by her sister, Darathea Olsen of Boston, MA and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her parents, Henry Andrews and Isabelle Howe Patch and her brother, John.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at Our Lady Star of the Sea in Solomons. In the summer of 2017, there will be a Memorial Mass at St. Paul's Church in Norwich, NY. Memorial contributions in memory of Gail Cooney may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., FL 17, Chicago, IL 60601 or to The Monday Evening Musical Club of Norwich, NY. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Rausch Funeral Home, Lusby.

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Pamela Busler, 52 Pamela Jean Busler, age 52 of Dunkirk, passed away on Sun., Oct. 16, 2016 at Anne Arundel Medical Center. She was born in Pittsburgh, PA, on Jan. 4, 1964, to Mary Elizabeth (Didion) and Charles F. Dillon.

Pamela enjoyed shopping, especially for clothes, and reading James Patterson and Jodi Picoult novels. When Thanksgiving rolled around, Pam started baking her famous Christmas cookies. The family really enjoyed this tradition, because they were usually still eating them long after Christmas.

Pamela worked as a Security Manager and was selected by her company to go to England to establish a new office.

She was the beloved wife of Michael E. Busler and the loving mother of Chelsea D. and Alexis C. Busler. She was the sister of Linda Sterley, Patte McElhoes, Ronald Dillon, Debra Lyons, Teresa Lowman, Donna Crawford and Matthew Dillon.

She is preceded in death by parents Mary E. (Didion) and Charles F. Dillon.

Memorial contributions may be made in Pamela’s memory to: American Cancer Society, P O Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123.

Lee Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

Charlie Flack, 70 Charles Warren Flack, age 70, known as “Charlie,” of Lusby, passed away Oct. 20, 2016 with family by his side. He was born in Riverdale, MD on March 2, 1946 to Clyde (Bob) and Mary

Flack.

Charlie married his wife, Claudette Marie Flack, 53 years ago. She preceded him in death May 19, 2016. The loss of her was more than his heart could bear.

He is survived by their two daughters, Rose Marie Barger and Bonnie Jean Bajrak. He was the proud grandfather "Pop Pop" of Nicholas Barger and wife, Cara Barger, James Lubonski II, Shayne Barger, Brittany Moran and husband, Kevin Moran, and great-grandfather of Shayne Barger Jr. and Mya Barger.

He loved spending time with his grandchildren. He also enjoyed collecting coins and had a passion for firearms. He taught his four grandchildren how to shoot a BB gun as soon as they were big enough to hold one. He took great pride in keeping his yard immaculate, and could fix just about everything.

He is survived by his, daughters, sons-inlaw, Adam Bajrak and Bradley Hewick, sister, Bonnie Canter, brother-in-law, Sonny Canter, a special Aunt that was more of a sister, Lucy Gates, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

Charlie was also preceded in death by his parents.

Charlie will be remembered mostly for his mischievousness and sense of humor. He will be

Georgetta was preceded in death by her husband Winslow Coleman Hall, whom she married in Washington, DC on August 22, 1945; and sons, Lewis C. Hall and Daryl W. Hall.

Memorial donations may be made to: Fisher House Foundation, 111 Rockville Pike, Suite 420, Rockville MD 20850 (fisherhouse.org).

Jerry Cullember, 70 Rausch Funeral Home handled arrangeJerome "Jerry" ments.

A. Cullember of Deale, MD, passed away on Paul Hutchinson, 76 Friday, October 14, 2016, surrounded by Paul L. his loving family, at the Hutchinson, age 76, age of 70. He was born of Prince Frederick, in Annapolis on Aug. went home to be 24, 1946, to Marian with his Lord and (Phipps) and Alvin O. Cullember.

Savior on Tues., In 1984, Jerry married the love of his life Oct.18, 2016. He and moved to Deale, where they made their was born in Largo, home for the last 30 years. He was a carpenter by MD, on Oct. 15, trade, until 1999 when he had to take early 1940, to the late William H. and Bertha R. retirement, due to a disability.

(Windsor) Hutchinson.

Jerry had a love of the outdoors. He He was married to the former Sandra J. especially loved to hunt deer and duck and was Crooke for 54 years. either crabbing or fishing on a daily basis. He was Paul left good memories for scores of a master at fixing or repairing anything that was youngsters who will remember his ice cream broken. truck. He was the Good Humor man in He spent a large amount of time with his Calvert County for the last 28 years. grandchildren and great-grandchildren; they He leaves behind along with his wife brought him his greatest joy. He also enjoyed his Sandy, two daughters, Bonnie and her daily morning ride with Ray Knopp. husband Kenny and Paula and her husband Jerry was the beloved husband of the late Gene, two grandchildren, Paul and his wife Delois (Hardesty) Cullember, who passed in Michele and Stephanie, three greatFebruary, 2014. He was the loving father of grandchildren, Maddison, Harley, and Lily, Joyce Onken, William Cullember, Jerome a sister Dora Grello, and numerous nieces “Corky” Cullember, Charles Chaney, Lorie and nephews.

Chaney and Christie LesCallett. He was the A memorial service will be held at a grandfather of 16 grandchildren – Allison later date.

Bauernfeind, Samantha Onken, Austin, Garrett, Lee Funeral Home in Owings handled Morgan and Sean Cullember, Bryce Manifold, arrangements.

Mary and Sandra Cullember, Jessica, Josh, Paul and Lindsey LesCallett, James Harrison, Kendall Anita Jazwinski, 79 and Sean Chaney. He was the great-grandfather of nine – Owen Sean Cullember, Miranda Anita Louise Harrison, Nelly, Nathan and Levi LesCallett, (Sabatine) Jazwinski, Michael and Eric Chaney, Kayla Bennett and born Oct. 11, 1937, Jacob Parks. He was the brother of Theresa saw her 79th birthday Chapman, Betty Stratton and the late Thomas and passed into His and James Cullember. hands on Oct. 15, Memorial contributions may be made in 2016. She was born in Jerry's memory to the Hospice of the Chesathe Italian-American peake, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD borough of Pen Argyl, 21122.

PA to Philip Martin and Linda (Dally) Sabatine, Lee Funeral Home in Owings handled who predeceased her. She had two siblings, arrangements.

Marlene, who predeceased her, and Philip John now residing in Boston.

Anita was quite an extrovert. Her parents Georgetta Hall, 100 owned an Inne in the Poconos and her father ran Georgetta June a record machine route as well. She helped out by Hall, age 100, of St. waitressing at the Inne, even on her holidays Leonard, passed away from college, and because of her father’s music Oct. 15, 2016 at her business, she knew most of the popular music of residence. Born June the 40’s and 50’s by heart.

Anita graduated from Stroudsburg High 19, 1916 in Bargersville, IN, she was the School in 1955, where she was engaged in many daughter of the late activities and was a very popular majorette.

She then attended Pennsylvania State Clyde Polley and Pearl University, majoring in Theater Arts, and True (Green) Polley.

Georgetta moved from Seabrook, MD to graduated with a BA degree in 1959. It was at Penn State that Anita met Andrew Honore Calvert County in 1961.

Georgetta is survived by her sons, Dallen Jazwinski, whom she married in 1959. After Hall of St. Leonard, and Mark S. Hall of graduation, the couple took a honeymoon swing Washington, DC; fourteen grandchildren; 20 through the US, and on to Pasadena, CA where great grandchildren; two great-great grandchil- Andrew pursued graduate work in Geophysics at dren; and daughter-in-laws, Ada Hall of St. CalTech, while Anita worked and earned a PhT (putting hubby through).

Leonard and Carol Hall of Lothian. greatly missed by his family and friends.

Memorial donations may be made to: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis TN 38148-0142 (stjude.org).

Rausch Funeral Home in Lusby handled arrangements.

The couple moved back east in the early 60’s, following Andrew’s career, residing in Bowie, MD. When he founded a technology consulting company, Anita worked as its office manager and accountant for 10 years. The couple had two children, Julie Helena and Elizabeth Lynne, both now married and residing in Calvert County, and is also survived by three granddaughters, two grandsons and one great granddaughter.

Anita retired after the couple built a home in Calvert County in 1979. Here, she became very much involved in County politics as an activist. For a number of years, she filmed meeting of the Calvert County Commissioners for viewing on cable TV. As a fierce, independent conservative, she was well known throughout the County for holding the Commissioners’ feet to the fire and publishing Letters to the Editor in local newspapers on the issues of the day. For several years she published articles under the pen name, Teo Da Linda.

Anita loved life, nature and her gardens.

She had many interests and hobbies.

She enjoyed ice-skating, downhill skiing, tennis, swimming, canoeing, cooking, baking, photography, reading, writing, history and politics. She loved to celebrate Christmas, making family holiday dinners a tradition. She loved her family deeply and she loved her Poconos, where she was born and raised.

Anita was a fighter and survivor. She was a 14-year stage-3A non-small-cell lung cancer survivor. In that battle, she received chemo and radiation several times to shrink the tumor, and then thoracic surgery. Her lungs were damaged by the radiation, and as a result she lost most of her right lung and suffered some damage to the left, healthy lung.

Unfortunately, radiation to the chest damaged her coronary arteries. She suffered a ‘widow maker’ heart attack in Dec. 2014, which she miraculously survived with stenting. But she was severely handicapped and on oxygen. Then, in late Sept. 2016, she had another heart attack, fell and broke her right hip. She again fought and miraculously survived a complex double stenting operation with heart-lung machine assist, and then a partial hip replacement.

Sadly, Anita’s body could no longer support life, and she died peacefully on Oct. 15, 2016 surrounded by her family. She is now pain free and at peace with God. Memorial contributions may be made to: American Cancer Society, 1041 Route #3, North Building A, Gambrills MD 21054 (cancer.org).

Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

Richard Maines, 70 Richard Brett Maines Sr., age 70, of Lusby, previously Crofton and Oxon Hill, MD, died Oct. 19, 2016 at BurnettCalvert Hospice House.

Ever the perfectionist, he denied death the first time and then spent the next three years trying to get it right.

Richard was born in Washington, DC on Dec, 26, 1945 and was married to Joyce Jane Herklotz on March 15, 1968. They were married 48 years.

Richard was a Journeyman Electrician for I.B.E.W #26, proudly mentoring countless apprentices over the course of his career. He was quite fond of seafood, and spending time with his family and friends. He was always the last one to leave the party. He was a devoted husband, father, uncle, brother and friend to so many. He was proud to call himself a diehard Redskins fan and only mildly displeased that his son loved the Cowboys. The words of Mat Johnson best describe his relationship with his loving daughter: “A man's daughter is his heart. Just with feet, walking out in the world.”

In addition to numerous nieces and nephews whom he loved dearly, Richard is survived by his wife, Joyce Maines; his children, Richard Maines, Jr. and Carla Maines; grandchildren, Sydney Maines and Jackson Maines; his siblings, David Henry Maines (Janice), Robert James Maines, Judith Mae Voorhies (Frank), Joseph Nathaniel Maines, Clara Cylinda Meinhardt (Walter), and Mary Faye Melhfelt (Ricky).

Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Merle David Maines and Mary Elizabeth Maines; and his siblings, Marilyn Jane Delgado, John Thomas Maines, Merle Dean Maines and Ronald Cleveland Maines.

Memorial donations may be given to Calvert Hospice, P.O. Box 838, Prince Frederick, MD 20678 or Pets with Disabilities, 635 Clay Hammond Road, Prince Frederick, MD 20678.

In addition to a donation, Richard asks that you do an unsolicited act of kindness for a complete stranger in his name.

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Josephine Mabry, 100 Josephine Hazel Mabry, age 100, passed away Oct. 20, 2016 at Calvert County Nursing Center. She was born Dec. 15, 1915 in Berwyn, MD to Samuel Jackson and Georgia Lee (Clatterbuck) Grady. Josephine was one of eight children and grew up on the family farm in Laurel, MD. She is survived by her son Ronald James Collins and his wife Mary Jane of Huntingtown as well as five nieces and nephews.

Josephine was preceded in death by her husband Gurney Baron Mabry and her seven siblings James, Maurice and Beulah Grady, Bernice Melbourne, Gertrude McCullough, Marian Teske and Lorraine Barrett.

Rausch Funeral Home handled arrangements.

Gene Moore, 67 Melvin "Gene" Eugene Moore, Jr., age 67, of Bowie, and formerly of Lothian, passed away Oct. 14, 2016 at his residence.

He was born Nov.17, 1948 in Washington,

DC to Melvin Eugene and Doris Elizabeth (Honeycutt) Moore.

Gene was raised in Lothian and a 1966 graduate of Southern High School.

He served in Vietnam with the United States Army in 1969 and was discharged in 1970. He was employed as an installer with General Automatic Sprinkler Systems until joining Laurel Dodge as a mechanic in 1983.

He attended Chrysler Viper School in Tennessee in 1997 and became a certified Viper Technician. He retired from Laurel Dodge 2013 after 30 years.

Gene later worked as a security guard at Bowie Training Center until April of 2015.

He enjoyed the outdoors and spent his leisure time hunting, fishing and crabbing.

Gene married the former Mary Virginia Wood in Upper Marlboro,. Mary preceded him in death Nov. 1, 2014.

Surviving are his siblings Carolyn A. Trott and her husband Albert of Lothian; Beverly E. Tayman and her husband Tom of Austin, TX; Leonard E. Moore and his wife Janet of Lothian; and Margie E. Canter and her husband Howard of Lothian; step daughter Mary Wagner and her husband Andy of Crofton; grandchildren Billy, Ricky and Michael; and great grandchildren Kloe and Kadeyn.

Memorial donations may be made to: Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church, 1010 Wrighton Road, Lothian, MD 20711.

Rausch Funeral Home handled arrangements.

Ruby Penn, 85 Ruby C. Penn was born Aug. 2, 1931 to the late Agnes H Newell and Grady Newell in Greenville, SC. Our gracious Heavenly Father with His compassionate mercy called her to Eternal rest on Oct. 6, 2016.

At an early age Ruby accepted Jesus Christ, as her personal Lord and Savior and in her later years she joined New Bethany Baptist Church, were she served faithfully on the usher board.

Ruby received her education in Washington, DC where she graduated from Cardozo High School.

Ruby was united in Holy Matrimony to her loving and devoted husband Charles Penn, on Oct. 27, 1971. This year would have been 45 years of happy matrimony.

Ruby worked for the Federal Government for 47 years with the Department of Housing and Urban and Development. She received many rewards for her service. She was an outstanding Administrative Assistant in her office. When she retired from HUD, she enjoyed spending time with family and friends.

Ruby loved and enjoyed her good life. She was a loving wife to Charles, a loving mother to Renee, Dennis (Deceased), and a loving grandmother to Nicole (Deceased), Anngelique and Linda.

Sewell Funeral Home in Prince Frederick handled arrangements.

Rose Rausch, 87 Roselia Theresa “Rose” Rausch, age 87, of Annapolis passed away Oct. 10, 2016 at Anne Arundel Medical Center. She was born June 14, 1929 in Waialua, Oahu, HI to Roberto and Antonia (Sarming) Padgilao. Rose was raised in Waialua and attended public school.

After graduating high school, Rose married Culver Howard Rausch on March 2, 1948. They settled in Kailua, Oahu, where they raised their family until moving to Annapolis in 1961.

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Rose worked at Sears for a few years before working at the Anne Arundel County Board of Education, retiring in 1992.

She was a member of the Anne Arundel Retired Teachers Association, Showstoppers, Voices of Melody Chorus, Red Stocking Follies and the Ladies of Elks, where she was also a past President. Rose loved entertaining, singing and dancing, cooking and spending time with her children and grandchildren.

Rose is survived by children John Howard Rausch of Annapolis, Richard Martin Rausch and wife Deborah of Annapolis, Adele Theresa St. Ana of Royal Oak, Steven Michael Rausch and wife Mary Fran of West River, Carl Walter Rausch of Macon, GA, and Culver Alan Rausch and wife Vivian of Denton, seven grandchildren and a sister, Sister Lina Pagdilao, OSF of Syracuse, NY. She was preceded in death by her husband, Culver in 2009.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be Sat., Nov. 19 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, 109 Duke of Gloucester Street, Annapolis MD 21401. Memorial donations may also be made in her name to the church.

Rausch Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

Elmer Robinson, 83 Elmer Bernard Robinson, age 83, of Broomes Island, passed away Oct. 18, 2016. Elmer was born to the late Maryan Wozniak and Alberta Hill in White House, NJ on Oct. 28, 1932.

He had lived in Prince George’s County before moving to Calvert County in 1978.

Elmer had been employed as a civil engineer with Prince George’s County Department of Public Works. He was a member of the Masons (Lodge 218) and of the Calvert Elks, Lodge 2620, where he held many leadership positions.

Elmer is survived by his wife of 64 years, Annie; son, Michael Robinson of Chesapeake Beach; daughters, Sandra Sullivan and her husband, George of Broomes Island and Sharon Robinson of Lothian; seven grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.

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Mary Tayman, 77 Mary Catherine Tayman, age 77, of Huntingtown, passed away on Mon., Oct. 10, 2016, surrounded by her children. She was born Oct.17, 1938, in Washington, DC, the daughter of the late Herbert Wendell Hayes and Mary Elizabeth Hayes.

Mary enjoyed crocheting, spending time with her family and traveling to see her children in North Carolina and Arkansas. A birthday or special occasion would not pass without a call or card from her. Mary loved her family and their friends; anyone they loved or cared for, she loved as well. She took great pride in reaching out to make everyone feel special and included.

She is survived by her children, Donna Carpenter and her husband Charles of Hamburg, AR; Deborah Taxiera and her husband Phillip of Fayetteville, NC; David Losh and his wife Julie of Leonardtown; Dorothy Weathers and her husband John of Huntingtown,; and Douglas Losh of Lothian.

She was the grandmother of eight grandchildren, Stacey Martin and her husband Kevin, Christopher Taxiera, Michael Taxiera and his wife Kimberly, Daniel Weathers and his wife Amber, Julie Weathers, Steven Losh, Emily Losh and John David Losh. Mary was the proud great-grandmother of four great-grandchildren, Dominic and Ava Weathers, Jackson Taxiera and Lilliana Losh. She was the sister of Thomas Hayes, Jimmy Kelley, Shirley Marshall and Norma Cranford.

Mary was preceded in death by her husband of 35 years, Erasmus Losh, her second husband Paul Tayman and brothers Joseph and John Kelley.

Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to the Calvert Hospice, P O Box 838, Prince Frederick, MD 20678 or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, P O Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38101-9908.

Lee Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

Honoring Mac Jones The Board of County Commissioners of Calvert County (BOCC) honored the memory of MacArthur Jones at their meeting Oct. 18.

Commissioner Steve Weems (R-At Large) said Mac Jones, who passed away July 9, “Served the citizens of Calvert County, gave tirelessly of himself, not only to the needs of his students, but to the community at large. This outstanding record of service to God and mankind is cause for celebration.”

A proclamation was given to his wife of 51 years, Sandra; his children - Judy, Patrice, and Lomone, in honor of his many contributions during his lifetime. Mac Jones was praised as a man of wisdom, with a deep and abiding concern for people and their welfare.

Jones began his professional career in 1965, as a waterproofing and concrete contractor, which he continued until 1980; from 1971 to 1976, he was co-owner of Big V Supermarket, before going to work for Safeway Stores, Inc., in 1975.

He was appointed to the Calvert County Planning Commission in 1984, serving for 13 years, as well as having a long and fulfilling, 31-year career with Calvert County Public Schools - a teacher for nine years, Vice- Principal for twelve years, Principal for eight years, and as Supervisor of Instruction for two years until his retirement.

Continuing to serve, he was a member of the Calvert County Board of Education from 1996 to

2002, and in 2004, became a member on the Board of Trustees for the College of Southern Maryland, where he served until 2010. A member of the Maryland Association of Elementary School Principals, National Association of Secondary Principals, Calvert County Vo-Tech Foundation, Executive Board of Maryland Association of School Curriculum Development, 50 Member Panel Schools for Success/Goals 2000, President of the Calvert County Association of Supervisors and Administrators, and Life-Member of

Calvert Education Association, Maryland State Teachers Association, and the National Education Association.

Mr. Jones served as Chairperson for the Administrative Council of Patuxent and the Southern Maryland Investment in Character Campaign for the Boy Scouts of America, Lay Leader for Patuxent United Methodist Church, he was a Master Mason, as well as Past Master and Treasurer of Dunkirk Lodge #77 F&A.M., PHA. A member of Calvert Hospice, Calvert County Kiwanis, Hands of God Mobile Street Ministry, and a Life Member of the NAACP; as a member of the Concerned Black Men of Calvert County, he served as Secretary and Chaplain; also as a Board Member of the American Heart Association, the Friends of Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum, and as Treasurer for the Educational System Federal Credit Union.

Calvert Hospice in collaboration with Calvert Memorial Hospital presents:

Support for Caregivers November 1, 2016 6:30 - 8:00 pm Presenter: Amy Szatanek, LCSW-ACHP-SW Director of Patient & Family Services for Calvert Hospice

Many of us will become caregivers at some point in our lives, and there are ways in which we can prepare ourselves for that time. Amy’s presentation will include tips for communicating with physicians, information on preparing for doctor’s visits and will include a Q & A opportunity for participants.

Topics include:  Caring for yourself as a caregiver  Making decisions  Using community resources Where : Calvert Memorial Hospital Lower Level, Classroom #2 Cost: $10 suggested donation Register online at: calverthospice.org/education-seminars/ For More Information: Jean Fleming Executive Director 410-535-0892 jfleming@calverthospice.org

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Meet Axel!

He is Mr. Personality! Axel is a very sweet, medium-size, two-year-old Rottweiler Mix. He was hit by a car a couple of months ago and had to have a back leg amputated but that does not stop him! When Axel sees us coming with a leash, he is ready to go! He is a ball of fun, and adores other dogs and people. He loves that he is alive and he always wants to live life to the fullest. He’s very affectionate and gives appreciative kisses to everyone he meets. We know his perfect furr-ever home is out there and we can’t wait for him to find a loving home where he can shine!

For more information on Axel, please contact Debbie at DebSamler@hotmail.com or Mindy at Mindy@CalvertHumane.org.

Big thanks to Prince Frederick Chrysler for sponsoring the Dog of the Week for the Humane Society of Calvert County by paying adoption fees for our featured pup!

How-O-Ween Pawty This is a family-friendly event at Anne Arundel Animal Control, 411 Maxwell Frye Rd., Millersville MD 21108 on Sat. Oct. 29 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. You can meet adoptable pets, enjoy a safe trick-or-treat trail for kids, Candy with a Cop from 10:00 a.m.

– 11:00 a.m., games & activities for children, a children’s costume parade at noon, educational information and much more!

Free and everyone is invited!

Vacancy Notice There is currently one vacancy on the North Beach Board of Appeals. Any Town resident or property owner interested in serving on this Board, please submit a letter of interest to Stacy Wilkerson, Town Clerk by close of business on Fri., Nov. 11 via email at northbeach@northbeachmd.org. If you have any additional questions you can also send them to the same email address or call the Town Hall at (410) 257-9618.

Insight Into the BOE

By Susan Shaw Transparency in government is crucial. Transparency is my motivation for writing this column. The public deserves to know the truth about the irregularities at the Calvert County Board of Education (BOE). You will see why I am so adamant in my support of certain candidates for the BOE in the upcoming election.

As a County Commissioner, I had to trust the elected BOE who have the legal authority to spend approximately half of your local tax dollars. Maryland law forces the BOE to trust the Superintendent that they hire. By law, the Superintendent has a great deal of autonomy. His/her contract must be for four (4) years, making it hard to replace a dishonest or an incompetent superintendent.

The public knows: • that Supt. Jack Smith got a contract fit for a king. The BOE signed his initial contract in 2007. It included life and health insurance for him and his wife for LIFE and many other perks. On the BOE in 2007 were Bill Phalen, Eugene Karol, Frank Parish, Bob Gray, and Mary Garvey. President Bill Phalen signed the first generous contract.

• Supt. Jack Smith then signed royalty-type contracts with his top appointments to various Deputy Supt.

Positions. Who oversaw that? Eugene Karol, Bill Phalen, Bill Chambers, Tracy Maguire, and Rose Crunkleton.

• The contracts got increasingly lucrative under the tenure of Eugene Karol, Dawn Balinski, Bill Chambers, Tracy Maguire and Rose Crunkleton.

Dawn Balinski has told me that she asked a lot of questions, but was not backed up by the other BOE members to get the

answers. Eugene Karol’s signature is the only one on the contracts.

Were there conflicts of interest? Yes. Eugene Karol’s wife was and is an administrator. She and others recently sued the BOE resulting in a monetary settlement being reached. Tracy Maguire’s husband was and is employed by the Supt. in the IT department. The failed IT system that had to be replaced resulted in thousands of dollars of overtime for him.

The ultimate cost for the failed system was $7 million. Who oversaw this travesty with taxpayer dollars? CFO Tammy McCourt, who was Supt. Jack Smith’s top deputy. She also benefitted from his largesse. Please ask your state legislators to pass a law making it illegal for spouses of BOE members to be employed by the same system they oversee.

What other corrupt acts occurred?

The Supt. and his close lieutenants took days off, the days were put back in the leave bank and were later cashed in, resulting in double pay for leave. I am told (but I have no proof yet), that the settlement of the recent lawsuit (did you know about this?) resulted in sick leave being converted to annual leave, then paid out in large cash settlements.

Why didn’t the public know all of this? That is a good question!

I could go on. Half of your tax dollars are entrusted to the elected BOE. I trust Kelly McConkey, Nancy Highsmith, and Dawn Balinski. Yes, Dawn will get her questions answered next time.

Susan Shaw Retired Calvert County Commissioner Huntingtown

Voicing Opinions On Water Rates Dear Chesapeake Current readers, In order to understand the politics of Chesapeake Beach you need to understand the politics of water rates. Yes; I said water rates. Water users range from a grandmother who uses 2,000 gallons a quarter to the waste water treatment plant that uses around a million gallons. The old tiered rate structure that was used until a few years ago rewarded the largest users with the lowest rates. The current rate structure has a $50 per quarter charge for each account. That means that grandmother is paying the same quarterly charge as a large business or the water park.

Water rates were recently reduced by a nickel per thousand for water and a nickel for sewage. Bingo! It is amazing what happens in an election year. Voting against any rate reduction would be political suicide no matter how well you understand the politics of the reduction. The only way to honestly cut rates is to cut cost and we have seen the politics of any attempt to cut costs in this town. The mayor did not cut costs he just moved some charges to another ledger. The results of this is that you are now paying some of your water and sewer cost from a different pocket. The reduction of 10 cents for my family is about

70 cents per quarter. The reduction for the large businesses is thousands of dollars. I will be conservative and average the three large businesses with an estimated combined use of 1,500,000 gallons per quarter for my argument. That 10 cent reduction just gave them a $15,000 payday each quarter or $60,000 for each year. The reduction distorts the true cost of running the water park and the waste water treatment plant because the reduction is just election year politics that has no basis in fact. Now to come full circle you have to look at campaign finance reporting. The people that gain the most from the small reduction can use that money to fund the elections of people that oppose campaign finance reporting, like candidate for Mayor Pat Mahoney. We will never know who is funding our elections until we pass the same campaign reporting rules that our sister town North Beach has adopted.

These election year reductions in water/sewer and tax rates are nothing but election year smoke and mirrors politics.

The citizens of Chesapeake Beach deserve better.

Joe Johnson Chesapeake Beach

Young Resident Endorses Candidate Dear Chesapeake Current readers, My name is John Perkoski. I am 22-years-old and I have been a resident of Chesapeake Beach almost my whole life. I want to address everyone about the important mayoral election coming up. I personally support Mr. Jeff Krahling for several reasons, but most importantly because he is fiscally responsible. I would like to share with you some recent examples.

Over the last few years there has been talk about funding for our wonderful Christmas lights. In 2015 there were three votes on funding for them: the initial budget that included the usual funding, and two emergency ordinances that included increases of $25,000 & $37,000, respectively, for additional lighting. Mr. Krahling voted yes on the initial budget, which passed, to provide funding to our town’s prized lights. However, he gave a no vote on the two emergency ordinances to prevent wasting your hard-earned tax dollars on unnecessary lights. As I recall, the lights were beautifully done within budget that year.

Between 2012 and 2016 the town council has held votes on rebuilding or refurbishing our town’s treasured Veterans Park. These votes would have budgeted between $355,000 and $375,000 total.

My candidate’s opponent, Mr. Pat Mahoney, voted to approve at least $375,000 to do a complete rebuild of the

park. Mr. Krahling would have supported refurbishment at a cost of about $96,000 and been against the larger rebuild project to conserve your tax dollars. This refurbishment included new benches and landscaping services.

Lastly, there is an issue facing our town that has not been presented to the council yet: annexation. There is a builder that owns land outside of town limits and during 2010 and 2011 has personally met with council members to determine if they could expand the town borders to include his development. This would mean additional households being added onto our utilities, roads, school, and other tax-funded public services. Mr. Krahling does not support the annexation of this development to prevent more burden on our already burdened public services.

I thank you all for reading and hope you will vote for the mayoral candidate with a proven voting record of fiscal responsibility: Mr. Jeff Krahling. See you all at the polls on November 8th!

John Perkoski Chesapeake Beach

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CURRENT EVENTS prince is just way, way too hard. The king and queen try everything to bring happiness and harmony to their family. They hire a royal therapist, bring in royal teachers and even attempt to marry off their children, all to no avail.

- Fri. Nov. 4 and Sat. Nov. 5: Turkey Dinner at 6:30, doors open at 7:00 p.m. - $20 - Sun. Nov. 6: Matinee at 3:00 p.m. with intermission snacks - $15 “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to For tickets, call Thelma (410) 867-3085 or email ShadySideTheatre@gmail.com. the Forum” Inspired by the farces of the ancient Roman playwright Plautus (251–183 BC), this Help VITA hilarious musical comedy--set in ancient Volunteers are needed to assist with the Rome--displays many classic elements of farce, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program including multiple puns, cases of mistaken (VITA) to help seniors and low-income adults identity and satirical comments on social class. in Anne Arundel County with their 2016 tax The Twin Beach Players presentation at the returns. Volunteers will be certified by the Boys and Girls Club, 9021 Dayton Ave., Internal Revenue Service. They help only with North Beach, runs weekends thru Oct. 30. simple tax returns, which will be filed Tickets or additional information are available electronically (no tax returns involving partnerships or corporations, self-employed at twinbeachplayers.com. persons, or rental properties). Volunteers are not required to have a financial background in “Haphazardly Ever After” Shady Side Theatre at Centenary United order to help with tax returns, but CPA's, Methodist Church Presents: “Haphazardly attorneys, bookkeepers, and people with Ever After - A Fractured Fairy Tale Comedy.” financial training and/or experience are Tons of magical fun awaits in this original, encouraged. Volunteers will be stationed at one-of-a-kind fractured fairy tale farce! A kind one of the county's seven senior centers and king and queen have trouble in their royal will be available by appointment from Feb. 6, family - four obnoxious, bratty, adult children 2017 through April 7. If you are interested in who do not live up to their royal titles. There’s being a VITA volunteer, or need special the mean Princess Cinnamon, the not-so- accommodations, please contact Isaac Jones bright Princess Peppermint, the vain Prince Jr. at agjone00@aacounty.org for more Hairgel and Prince Slacker, who thinks being a details.

2016 Orange and Grapefruit Sale The Lothian Ruritan Club is taking orders through Nov. 13 for navel oranges and red grapefruit, with proceeds benefiting Ruritan local community projects. Get 2/5 bushels or 4/5 bushels. Contact Bill Hardy at (410) 867-0082; Jim Fuss (410) 867-3242 or Bernard Lerch (410) 867-2487 for prices and ordering information.

Thursday, October 27 Little Minnows: A program for children age 3 to 5 and their caregivers. Theme is “Who’s My Momma?” 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Fee is $5, Calvert Marine Museum members are free. AT the museum at Solomons.

JobSource Mobile Career Center: Stop by to get job counseling, résumé help, search for jobs and get connected with Southern Maryland JobSource. From 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Southern Branch of the Calvert Library at Solomons.

Halloween Open Mic: For poets, musicians, comedians, storytellers, etc. For adults.

Costumes encouraged!

Pre-registration required. From 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at Calvert Library Prince Frederick.

children's self-confidence. Your kids will feel safer when they can confidently recognize dangerous situations and respond immediately. And if your child was to go missing, have everything necessary to give law enforcement officials immediately in one place. Please come to our Fingerprinting and Safety Fair.

Given with the help of the Polly Klaas Foundation; Konnor Mostert Eagle Scout project.

Halloween in the Garden: A trick-or-treating extravaganza from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

This family favorite brings the community together for a fun afternoon. The costume parade, trick-or-treating and festive atmosphere of the Garden are "spooktacular " memories in the making! At Annmarie Garden in Dowell. $1 per person. For the 17th year, youngsters and their families are invited to parade down the garden's wooded path collecting treats and small gifts from more than 70 booths. It's a wonderful opportunity to enjoy nature's beautiful fall colors.

Don't miss the Scarecrows in the Garden exhibit featuring fun and funky handmade scarecrows. New this year are sales booths offering a variety of handmade crafts and other products.

Hound of the Town: Noon – 2:00 p.m. followed by the Boo Bash from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. at the North Beach Waterfront.

Family Fall Festival: From 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Fun and games for everyone including costume contest, DJ/dance floor, and treats!

The Church is located next to the North Beach Town Hall at 8912 Chesapeake Avenue. This free event is offered with the compliments of Saturday, October 29 the congregation. All are cordially invited.

Local Author Festival: Looking for a great Questions may be directed to (410) 257-3555. holiday gift for your favorite reader? How about facebook.com/NBUnionChurch. an autographed book? Dozens of authors will be at Calvert Library Prince Frederick talking Aww Shucks Oyster Social: An evening of about, selling and signing their books. From fun at the Calvert Marine Museum at 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at Calvert Library Prince Solomons on Sat. Oct. 29! Gather some Frederick. International best-selling author friends and come to this annual fundraiser for Nadia Hashimi will be the keynote speaker at the Dee of St. Mary’s. Guests will indulge in 11:00 a.m. the fattest and saltiest oysters on the half shell from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Enjoy heavy hors Safety & Fingerprinting Fair: 9:00 a.m. – noon d’ oeuvres, beer and wine, live music, and a at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day silent auction. Tickets are $75 each and Saints Bldg., 50 Clyde Jones Road, Sunderland. available online at calvertmarinemuseum.com.

Since you can't always be with your kids, it's important to teach them how to find help and Ladies Night Out: At the Prince Frederick keep themselves safe. Most importantly, you Volunteer Fire Department! $5,000 in prizes need to do this in a way that doesn't scare to give away! Sat. Oct. 29 from 7:00 – 11 p.m. anyone. Instead, you want to build your Appetizers, desserts, beer and wine. Halloween costume contest, DJ and baskets! Please come out to support your local fire company! $25 per person / VIP table $300 for table of 10 (or $30 at the door). Tickets on sale now - visit pfvfd.org.

Tuesday, November 1 Steak Dinner: Order your Steak direct from the Grill-Master. Just $15.00 per person includes all the trimmings and a beverage. From 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. hosted by the American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206, on Route 260 in Chesapeake Beach, in the lower-Level dining room. Public welcome. For more information, call (301) 855-6466.

Support for Caregivers: Calvert Hospice is partnering with Calvert Memorial Hospital to provide this educational seminar free of charge from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Presenter: Amy Szatanek, LCSW, ACHP-SW, Director of Patient & Family Services for Calvert Hospice. Many of us will become caregivers at some point in our lives, and there are ways in which we can prepare ourselves for that time. Amy’s presentation will include tips for communicating with physicians, information on preparing for doctor’s visits, and will include a Q & A for participants. Contact Jean Fleming at (410) 535-0892 or jfleming@calverthospice.org for more information. Seating is limited, so register early for seminars. All classes will be held in Classroom 2 on the Lower Level of Calvert Memorial Hospital.

Wednesday, November 2 Attention Fly Fishers: Interested in fly-fishing or want to learn more? The Free State Fly Fishers invite the public to attend the free November monthly meeting!

Presentation entitled: Presentation: “Catch and Release Fishing Practices and the Supporting Science” by Alan Heft who works for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources Fisheries Service in the Brook Trout Program. He will discuss the science behind why carefully handling fish to be released is so importan,t and provide information on ways to do so for trout and other freshwater fish. He will also provide a Q&A session on this topic and general inland fishing management. At 7:30 p.m. at the Davidsonville Family Recreation Center, Queen Anne Bridge Rd, Davidsonville, behind Ford Hall. Free! For more infor contact Dale Read, Daler@marketingarmgrp.com or call (401) 864-4257.

Friday, November 4

Riblets Dinner: Informal dinner from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. hosted by the American Legion Stallings Williams Post 206, on Drive-In Movie: Watch “Goosebumps” at Route 260 in Chesapeake Beach, in the the visitor parking in North Beach at dusk. lower-level dining room. The dinner Free! Northbeachmd.org. includes all the trimmings, salad, and beverage for only $12. Public invited. Call for more info (301) 855-6466.

Sunday, October 30 Blessing of the Animals: at 2:00 p.m. at Friendship United Methodist Church’s overflow parking lot. All animals must be on a leash and up-to-date with shots. No rain date.

Church is one block east of Friendship Circle on MD Route 2, a little over a mile north of the traffic light at Routes 2 and 260. More info: bsuedean@friendshipmethodist.org, (410) 257-7133, friendshipmethodist.org.

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EVA in Concert: The Maritime Performance Series has kicked off at the Calvert Marine Museum and is proud to add EVA to the line-up. An evening of contemporary folk music featuring breathtaking voices with roots in Ireland, Australia, the UK, and the USA begins at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $12 online, $15 at the door and

available at bit.ly//MaritimeConcerts.

Doors open at 6 p.m. with beer and wine for sale. To support the Maritime Performance Series, Eastman Handcrafted Guitars & Mandolins has donated a beautiful rosewood and mahogany acoustic guitar and hard case, valued at $700, to be raffled.

Tickets are available at all concerts, during our First Free Friday events, and in the Museum Store. Tickets are $10 each or 3 for $20. Drawing will take place at the last Maritime Performance concert on Fri., Mar. 17, 2017.

Quarter Craze Quarter Auction: Hosted

by North Beach VFD Auxiliary. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., auction starts at 7:00 p.m. Cost: $3.00 per paddle to bid for prizes Food will be available for purchase.

Bring your quarters and appetite for a night of fun! Proceeds benefit the North Beach Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary. The Firehouse is located at 8536 Bayside Road, Chesapeake Beach, 20732. For info, please contact dianabuck78@comcast.net.

CSM Connections Literary Series: Rick Benjamin. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 4. College of Southern Maryland, Leonardtown Campus, Building A, Auditorium, 22950 Hollywood Road. Rick Benjamin, state poet of Rhode Island. $3 in advance, $5 at the event, $3 with CSM Student ID. Connections@csmd.edu, (301) 934-7864, csmd.edu/connections.

Saturday, November 5 16th Annual "Step by Step" 5K Walk: Event in memory of Mike Blackwell, a local marathon runner who was killed by a hit and run driver in January, 2001 while he was jogging on Broome's Island Rd. Proceeds from the event benefit CAASA (Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse) programs including Project Graduation, National Night Out, and the Mini-Grant Program, just to name a few. Registration is $25 in advance or $30 the day of the race. $20 CAASA and CBRC members, $15 for students 21 and younger. Corporate sponsors also needed. Walk or run starting at 9:00 a.m. at the Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons. Info: (410) 535-1600 ext. 8806 or (410) 535-3733.

American Indian Heritage Day: Bring the family! From 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. all activities are free and take place in a recreated Woodland Indian Village at Jefferson Patterson Park (JPP) and Museum. Local tribe representatives will be on hand providing storytelling, music, dance, arts, crafts and archery. Come and enjoy a cultural day of fun for all ages you won't soon forget. At JPP, 10515 Mackall Road, St. Leonard, MD 20685 (410) 586-8501.

NAACP Annual Fall Luncheon: The Calvert Co. Branch of the NAACP invites everyone to come celebrate 82 years of continuous service to local citizens. An afternoon of reflection, history, celebration, great food and tributes from noon – 2:30 p.m. on Sat. Nov. 5 at the Rod ’N’ Reel

Restaurant, 4165 Mears Avenue, Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732. Opportunity to pay tribute to former members of the Calvert County Branch of the NAACP Ruth Reid, MacArthur Jones and Cora Drumgo. Hear Janice Hayes-Williams, Historian tell the Crownsville State Hospital story; enjoy fellowship and Southern MD-style meal with friends. Tickets are $40 per person in advance, $45 at the door. To purchase tickets, please call (410) 535-0413 or (443) 968-1152.

Paleontology, the Environment and Maritime History: Talk with Dr. Pete Lesher, 7 - 8:30 p.m. at the Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons.

Friday, November 11

Veterans Day Ceremony: Services will be conducted at 10:30 a.m.at the Calvert county Courthouse door in Prince Frederick. This free event will be hosted by the American Legion Calvert County Council.

14th Annual Old Fashioned Hymn Sing: All are welcome.

Featuring the Good Time Gospel Quartet from Harrisonburg, VA. Presented by the Veterans Open House: At the American Lothian Ruritan Club at Grace Brethren Legion Stallings Williams Post 206 at 3330 Church of Calvert County, 9870 Old Chesapeake Beach Road on Rt. 260 in Solomon’s Island Rd, Owings, (Rts. 2 and Chesapeake Beach for the Public and MemIt will be hosted by the Post 260 intersection). Refreshments will be bers. served! Admission is free but donations Commander Charles Choux. For more accepted, which will go to the Charlotte information call (301) 855-6466. All are Hall Veterans Home. Lothian Ruritan is a welcome.

501c(3) organization. Receipts available for Baked Pork Loin Dinner: This tantalizing donations of $20 or more. pork dinner with all the trimmings, including salad, and beverage will impress your taste buds. Hosted by the Sons of the Tuesday, November 8 American Legion Stallings-Williams Post Election Day: Polls are open from 7:00 206 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Come to the a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Exercise your rights –go lower level dining room for a meal you vote! won’t soon forget. Cost is $12 per person.

The Post is on Route 260 in Chesapeake Beef Stew and Biscuits: Come for an Beach and questions may be directed to informal dinner from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. (301) 855-6466. Public Welcome. hosted by the American Legion Auxiliary Stallings Williams Post 206, on Route 260 in Chesapeake Beach, in the lower-level Sat.-Sun. Nov. 12-13 dining room. The cost is $10 per person, including all the trimmings and Beverage. Unique Boutique: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Call for more info (301) 855-6466. Public both days at Calvert High School. Get your welcome. holiday shopping done early!

November Meeting: The Sons of the American Legion Stallings Williams Post 206 will meet at 7:00 p.m. in the Upper Level Hall of the Post. All Members are urged to attend and make their voices heard.

For more information, call Commander Ward at (410) 610-7217.

Saturday, November 12

Holiday Extravaganza: Featuring crafts, jewelry, unique homemade gifts, clothing, home decor, accessories and other holiday items. From 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., hosted by the NBVFD Auxiliary. Food will be available for Wednesday, November 9 purchase. Contact Mandi Harrison at Meal, Praise & Prayer: Come to the (443) 624-4483 to reserve a table. The Interdenominational Union Church, Rear firehouse is located at 8536 Bayside Hall, at 5:30 p.m. for this special supper Road, Chesapeake Beach. followed by praise, prayer, and fellowship.

The Church is located next to the North All You Can Eat Oyster and Chicken Beach Town Hall at 8912 Chesapeake Dinner: Sponsored by Galesville Avenue. This free event is offered with the United Methodist Church. Starts at compliments of the Congregation. All are 2:00 p.m. at Galesville Memorial Hall, cordially invited. Questions may be directed Main Street, Galesville. Tickets: Adults to John Riedesel at (301) 855-8256. $22 Children$12. Bake Table and Carry Outs. Information: (410) 867facebook.com/NBUnionChurch.

3663 or (410) 867-3281.

Thursday, November 10 Women’s Bible Study: At the Interdenominational Union Church at 7:00 p.m. for the women’s continuing study group of the “Book of Revelation.” The DVD /discussion series by Beth Moore is entitled “Here and Now... There and Then.” The Church is located next to the North Beach Town Hall at 8912 Chesapeake Avenue. The textbook is $9. All women are cordially invited to participate. Questions may be directed to Juanita Anderson at (410) 257-3555. facebook.com/NBUnionChurch.

Country Dance: For a fun time, come to the Country Dance at the American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206 on Route 260 in Chesapeake Beach in the Upper Level Ballroom. If you can't dance, teachers will be available to give instruction. One-hour lessons start at 7:00 p.m. followed by dancing from 8:00 p.m. until midnight. $15.00 per person includes soft drinks or draft beer and light munchies. Public welcome.

Make reservations at LBloyer@verizon.net. For information call (301) 855-6466.

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CALVERT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL foundation 2016 Harvest Ball

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AN ERA OF NEW BEGINNINGS

Saturday, November 5, 2016 6 p.m. until midnight baltimore marriott waterfront

Proceeds from this year’s Harvest Ball will benefit the Family Birth Center at Calvert Memorial Hospital by providing our highly-skilled doctors and nurses with the latest technology so they can continue to provide exceptional care during pregnancy and after birth.

Tickets can be purchased at: www.calverthospital.org/FoundationHarvestBall

Sponsors PRESENTING

Chesapeake Beach Resort and Spa Curtis Investment Group

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Associates in Radiation Medicine Mamma Lucia Italian Restaurant

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AEV Productions American Radiology Services & American Radiology Associates Associated Insurance Management Inc. – Mr. John & Mrs. Janet Scott Dickinson Jewelers Hargrove, Inc. Mr. Steve & Mrs. Sunny Keithley OBER | KALER Wilson & Parlett

Gold

ADI Construction Calvert Internal Medicine Group Community Bank of the Chesapeake Emergency Medicine Associates Exelon Generation Garner Exteriors, LLC Ms. Marianne Harms Harvest Ball Committee Holladay Properties Networking Concepts, Inc. Plan B Technologies The Columbia Bank Winegardner Automotive Group

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Airtec Anne Arundel Health System Mr. Donald & Mrs. Lynette Entzian Leach Wallace Associates, Inc. Mr. Dean & Mrs. Pam Teague Dr. Loyd & Mrs. Terri Wolfley