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The Southern Calvert Gazette submitted a complaint with the Open Meetings Compliance Board, alleging the Calvert County Liquor Board violated the open meeting law. Above Board chairman Alonzo Barber, right, talks to board attorney Rob Damalouji. Member Beth Swoap is in the foreground.
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So. Cal. Gazette Files Complaint With Open Meetings Compliance Board Newspaper: Calvert Liquor Board Violated Open Meetings Act
By Sean Rice Editor
On Tuesday, The Southern Calvert Gazette newspaper submitted a formal complaint with the Maryland Attorney Generals Open Meetings Compliance Board, alleging the Calvert County Board of License Commissioners (Liquor Board) violated the open meeting law for public bodies. The Liquor Board admittedly met in at least one closeddoor executive session prior to the boards public Aug. 25 meeting to consider a license transfer request. At the Aug. 25 meeting, the board unanimously denied a liquor license location transfer request for the owners of Woodburns Food market, without any public discussion. Liquor Board Chairman Alonzo Barber told The Southern Calvert Gazette that the board voted during its July meeting to go into executive session sometime before the Aug. 25 meeting. Barber said the board met in executive session a few days prior to the [Aug. 25] meeting. Executive session meetings are closed to the public and no record of what is discussed during the meeting is made available to the public. The Maryland Open Meetings Act allows for 14 narrow reasons why a public body can go into executive session meeting in private to consider whether or not to grant a license or permit is specifically listed as an action that must be done in public. The request to transfer Woodburns liquor license location from its storefront in Solomons to a new storefront within the Lusby Food Lion was presented and discussed in the Liquor Boards meeting in June. The license holders presented documentation and testimony to the board on why the transfer request should be approved, and others not in favor of the transfer also testified. At the close of the June meeting, two of the three voting board members retired from their positions, and only current board Chairman Barber remains on the board that heard the evidence and testimony presented publicly in June. When the two new voting members, Beth Swoap and Ruth Reid, joined the board in July, the board voted to postpone the Woodburns decision to allow new members to become familiar with the testimony submitted. The issue was not discussed at this July meeting. When the board met on Aug. 25, Swoap read a long pre-prepared motion into the record. Asking the
board to deny the request on the basis that supermarkets and chain stores, under Maryland law, are prohibited from holding liquor licenses, unless the store has held a license prior to 1962. Although Woodburns has held its license since the 1940s, Swoap said in her motion that because the license was converted to a different class in 2010, it was no longer protected by the grandfathering provision for licenses older than 1962. Swoaps motion was immediately seconded by Reid and approved by all three members with no discussion. The idea that the 2010 license class change had any affect on the licenses status as existing since the 1940s was never discussed by the board in public. When asked by The Southern Calvert Gazette, Chariman Barber said the board went into executive session to discuss legal matters to confer with counsel and bring new members up to speed, on the issue.
Barber confirmed that the detailed motion read in public by Swoap was discussed, crafted and written up during an executive session. The Southern Calvert Gazette, in its complaint to the Maryland Attorney Generals Office, claims the Liquor Board violated several provisions of the Open Meetings Act, including: A meeting held to consider granting a license or permit is subject to the open meetings requirement. Notice to meet in closed session. The public body is required to document the exact time, date and location of all meetings, open or closed to the public. Reason for closed session. To discuss legal matters is not a valid reason to discuss the entire license transfer issue behind closed doors and come to a decision in private session. (info@somdpublishing.net)
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Photo by Sean Rice The voting liquor board members are Beth Swoap, left, Alonzo Barber and Ruth Reid.
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At approximately 1 a.m. Sept. 5, a fight between two males ensued inside of Catamarans Restaurant on Solomons Island. The Calvert County Sheriffs Office was later notified that two victims suffering from stab wounds were being treated at St. Marys Hospital. Maryland State Police TFC Greggs of the Calvert Investigative Team (C.I.T.) assumed the investigation and responded to St. Marys Wendell L. Blackiston Hospital. The investigation revealed that two victims sustained stab wounds as a result of the altercation at Catamarans, police said. Demetrick N. Maddox, 24 of Lexington Park, was subsequently flown to Washington Hospital Center for life threatening injuries, police report. Skyla J. Whalen, 19 of Lexington Park, was treated and released from St. Marys Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Wendell L. Blackiston, 24 of Leonardtown, has been developed as the suspect who is responsible for the stabbing of the above two victims, detective report. An arrest warrant has been issued for Blackistons arrest. Lt. Steve Jones, CIT commander, told The Southern Calvert Gazette that Blackiston has not yet been arrested and he should be considered armed and dangerous. Anyone with information regarding the fight and stabbing is asked to contact Senior Trooper K. Greggs at 410-535-1600 x2455.
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nurses for the shelters and carried environmental health), State Highway Administration, Calvert Memorial Hospital, Calvert County Public Information Office (who coordinated updated information for news outlets and the Calvert County website), the Maryland Emergency Management Agency, Calvert County Administration, Calvert County General Services (who kept the generators going and helped with leaks), and employees from various departments that answered the public information phone lines. The National Guard also helped get many people to evacuate their homes during the height of the storm and during the aftermath. The Salvation Army provided hot meals using a mobile food trailer. The Civil Air Patrol flew the Cliffs for us after the storm, taking aerial photos so we can compare before and after. Maryland State Police flew our Public Safety Director over the County on Sunday afternoon by helicopter to see if we had any areas that
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were under water or totally inaccessible. I am certain I am missing some contributors. The response was comprehensive. Was it perfect? No, but not for lack of dedication or effort. We will look at lessons learned and at what we can do better for you. However, our admiration for all who worked to serve you is huge. Thank you!! I have to mention all the acts of kindness shown by the public with strangers helping each other with sand bags, neighbors helping neighbors, and communities pulling together. It was typical Calvert County at its best!
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It also resulted in finding a controlled dangerous substance on Browns passenger, Paula Krauchuk, of Washington D.C., Stephens alleged, resulting in a drug possession charge. All charges came from the states attorneys office in Calvert County, Stephens said, because all the events of the case started there. Brown was also found to have six outstanding warrants for his arrest in four jurisdictions, including Charles, Montgomery and Prince Georges counties as well as Arlington and Alexandria, Va., Stephens said. By Guy Leonard
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Alcohol Suspected in Crash
At 1:45 a.m. Sept. 10, units from the Calvert County Sheriffs Office Patrol Bureau and Crash Reconstruction Team responded to the 2200 block of Cove Point Road in Lusby for the report of a crash involving a single vehicle. Units arrived on the scene to find a red 2003 Hyundai two door vehicle resting against a telephone pole. The driver, Cory Allen Grieb, 18 of Lusby, was transported to Calvert Memorial Hospital by Solomons Volunteer Rescue and Fire Department in serious condition. Once at CMH Grieb was then transported to MedStar by ground for further treatment. The front passenger, Solomon Michael Walker, 17 also of Lusby, was treated on the scene and released. A rear passenger, Scott Thomas Maratta, 16 of Lusby, f led the scene and was later located uninjured, police report. After a preliminary investigation it was learned that the Hyundai was traveling east in the 2200 block of Cove Point Rd. The driver attempted to negotiate a right curve in the roadway, and began to side and left the roadway. The vehicle continued to travel east on the south shoulder in a side skid. The vehicle struck several small trees before it came to rest against a telephone pole. The vehicle struck the telephone pole in the drivers side door. As of Monday afternoon, police say speed and alcohol are believed to be factors in this crash, however the investigation is continuing.
U.S. Senator Ben Cardin, D-Md., announced that he has named Sue Kullen as his representative in Southern Maryland. Kullen will represent the Senator in Calvert, Charles and St. Marys counties, where she will work with constituents on federal issues, coordinate with local and state officials, and handle community outreach, a press release from Cardins office states. Kullen represented the citizens of Calvert County as a Delegate in the Maryland General Assembly from 2004-2010. In the General Assembly, she was chair of the Calvert County Delegation and vice chair of the Southern Maryland Delegation and served on the Executive Committee of the Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland. Prior to becoming a member of the General Assembly, Kullen was Director of Planning for the Arc of Southern Maryland, which promotes independence and personal success for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Kullen graduated Cum Laude with a B.S. in Education from the Clarion University of Pennsylvania, and she also holds a M.S. in Applied Management from the University of Maryland. Sue Kullen loves and knows Southern Maryland. She will be my eyes and ears in the Tri-County region, keeping me informed on a daily basis about the issues and concerns of the residents of Charles, Calvert and St. Marys counties, Cardin said in a statement. Southern Maryland is facing a number of important challenges, particularly in the areas of development and growth, affordable housing and needed improvements to the transportation infrastructure. Sue understands the needs of the region and she and I will work closely to ensure that the residents of Southern Maryland have the resources that are needed to ad-
dress many of these issues, Cardin continued. Ms. Kullen replaces Hammad Matin, who has served as Senator Cardins Southern Maryland representative since March 2007. Matin has decided to devote more time to his growing law practice, the press release states. Constituents can
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Camping itself was also a fun experience, Moedinger said. Between the good times with friends smores and the time saved in the morning, he said camping out on the base before the expo was a great idea. From the time visitors got to the expo, whether they spent the night on base or off, to the time they left, there was plenty to see and do. Static displays and booths were easily accessible, with enough space between the displays to keep the crowd from becoming unmanageable. The concessions, with the exception of a couple lemonade stands, were gathered in one location right behind the viewing area. While the Blue Angels performance at 3 p.m. was the highlight of the weekend, the GEICO Skytypers had many eyes looking skyward as they spelled out messages to the crowd. The announcer for the Skytypers told the crowd each letter was approximately as tall as the Empire State Building. Helping to add a little variety to the air show and keep the crowds entertained between performances was Natalie Stovall, a Tennessee born country artist. There was also a busy activity center for children, Some individuals chose to find creative spots to watch the expo from. Unique vantage points for the expo included the Patuxent River, where dozens of boaters parked to watch the spectacle, and the Solomons Island Riverwalk. By Sarah Miller (CT) sarahmiller@countytimes.net
Photos by Sean Rice Spectators at Air Expo 11 watch the Navys Blue Angels put on a show on Sunday.
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Spiggy and Friends at it Again
For the 18th year in a row, Dave Spigler, aka, Spiggy Hogette, will be holding his annual Spiggy & Friends Childrens Charity Benefit here in Southern Maryland to raise needed funds for our sick children and their families. This popular party held each year at the American Legion Post 274 in Lusby attracts 300+ fans to view the Washington Redskins game on a 100-inch screen. Four of the First Ladies of Football, the Washington Redskins Cheerleaders will be present to sign autographs, pose for pictures, and sell their new calendars. They will be accompanied by the Redskins Biggest Fans otherwise known as The Hogettes in their bright multi colored dresses, wigs, pig snouts, and broad white hats. These crowd pleasers have been entertaining audiences for over 28 years and have been responsible for raising millions of dollars. There are several former NFL players scheduled to appear as well. A great Silent Auction with football memorabilia and a huge Raffle with Redskins tickets, a wide screen TV, and a homemade chest are offered as Grand Prizes. All the proceeds from this charity raiser will go to local organizations dedicated to helping families within the Tri County area as well as the National Childrens Medical Center in Washington, DC. This years event has a special meaning and awareness for needs within our community. We will be paying special tributes to Grand Paw Hogette and little 7 year old Hunter Scott who we lost this year. Grand Paw was one of the four original Hogettes and was beloved throughout the metropolitan area. He was buried at Arlington with full military honors and his funeral was covered by all the local TV stations. Little Hunter had been our Poster Boy for the past three years, and despite the best medical attention available, there was nothing the doctors at Childrens Hospital could do to treat his recurrent brain tumors. His funeral in June was attended by 600 family
and friends. Finally, one of the additional charities that we will be helping this year is the US Navy Seals Foundation. One of the Redskins Cheerleaders that attended our Benefit a few years ago lost her husband in the Army Chinook tragedy in August. He was a Navy Seal and lost his life with 29 others in this attack. Money is being raised through the raffle of Hogette Bobbleheads at more than 40 locations throughout the area. Chances are 50 cents a piece and the winners of each Bobble will be drawn in late September so that a check will be prepared and given to a Seals Representative at this event. Doors open at 12:00. Tickets for admission are $25 each and there will be plenty of football food and beverages available. Children under 10 are free. The game starts at 1 p.m. and there will be chairs available under the tent outside for the overflow crowd to watch the game on TVs that will be provided. Come early and enjoy the biggest football party of the season and help our needy children and their families. For additional information, contact Spiggy @ 410 326-2524 By Dave Spigler (Spiggy@erols.com)
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for children from face painting to crafts for them to take home. Between 2,000 and 2,500 people are expected to attend the festival, a number Zinn said has been growing since the festival began. The draw of the festival is that, as a community event, it is exciting, different and free. Unlike some events, which draw people from all over but hold little appeal for locals after the first year or two, the Watermens Festival brings in familiar faces every year. I see more local people at this than I see anywhere anymore, Zinn said. The festival is supported by various sponsors and Calvert County, Zinn said. By
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Artsfest is This Weekend
Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center will be hosting the 18th annual Artsfest on September 17-18. Scheduled to commemorate Annmarie Koenigs birthday - one of the Annmarie Sculpture Gardens founders - Artsfest is set amidst the fine art and trees of the sculpture garden and Arts Center, providing an unforgettable festival experience for all ages. Artsfest offers more than 150 artist booths to browse and shop and enjoy a variety of activities including the self art-making area of the Discovery Tent; paint, clay and sketching demonstrations at the Studio School; and skillful, silly play for kids at the Zany Zone. Bands and entertainment acts will perform continuously throughout the garden including a special Sunday performance by two-time Grammy Award-winners, Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer - a formidable powerhouse duo full of sound, with a repertoire of traditional and contemporary folk, old-time country, and swing. Artsfest is one of the most popular and best fundraising events at Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center, Stacey Hann-Ruff, Executive Director of Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center, said in a press release. We not only celebrate, fine art and music, but it also has a special and personal place in our heart - it commemorates the birthday of our dear founder, Annmarie Koenig. Hann-Ruff continued, Each year, Artsfest gets better and better. This year is no exception we are so proud to not only bring artisans from around the U.S. to showcase their wares and have performances from a myriad of acts, but we are extremely delighted to have a very special performance by Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer a dynamic duo whose performance was made possible by the generous donation of the Maryland State Arts Council and national Endowment for the Arts. Admission is $6 for adults; kids 11-years and under are free. Hours of operation are 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. both days. Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center is located at 13480 Dowell Road, Solomons, Maryland. Parking is free. For more information about Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center or Artsfest, go to www.annmariegarden.org.
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Home Grown Lunch Week Offers Learning Opportunities
Photos courtesy of Valarie Parmer Debbie Jones from Windy Willow Farms talks to the students about goats and sheep at Sunderland Elementary.
Do you care about the food your family eats? Meet bestselling author of Nourishing Traditions and Eat Fat Lose Fat, Sally Fallon Morell at the Calvert Library Prince Frederick on Monday, September 19 at 7:00 p.m. Calvert County Chapter of Weston Price Foundation joins up with Calvert Eats Local to host this nationallyknown speaker. Fallon will present a shortened version of her seminar on Traditional Diets covering the work of Dr. Weston A. Price and introducing the principles of healthy traditional diets and practical steps to change your diet for the better. Fallon is the co-founder and President of the Weston A. Price Foundation, nutrition researcher, chef, journalist, homemaker and author. Her cookbook, Nourishing Traditions challenges politically correct nutrition and the diet dictocrats. Nourishing Traditions will be available for sale and signing. Calvert Eats Local meets the third Monday of each month at Calvert Library Prince Frederick at 7:00 p.m. Their mission is to encourage local agriculture, eat locally and share resources, energy and good green ideas. Every quarter this group also hosts an amazing potluck where members bring dishes prepared with local ingredients. They also bring their own plates, glasses, silverware and even cloth napkins to be as green as possible. The Calvert County Chapter of Weston Price Foundation meets bi-monthly at Calvert Library Fairview Branch, usually on the third Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. Their mission is to help people find and prepare nutrientdense food, returning to traditional diets. For more information about the Sally Fallon event, call the Calvert Library Prince Frederick at (410) 535-0291 or (301) 855-1862.
So where exactly does the food at school lunch come from? Students all over the state will be finding out the answer to that question during the fourth annual Home Grown School Lunch week Sept. 12-16. In Calvert County, Windy Hill Elementary School and Calvert Elementary School are online this year for the districts third celebration of home grown lunch week. Calvert County Public Schools (CCPS) Food Services Director Valarie Parmer said the first year they celebrated the week, it was a little difficult finding schools to volunteer to pilot the program. Now, Calvert County schools are competing to be the two hosting home grown lunch week activities. Parmer said there are only enough volunteers to have the activity stations at two schools, though the rest of the schools celebrate home grown lunch week. The activity stations include a petting area where students learn about animals, a planting and growing station and a seed identification station among others. Students will also be shucking corn, which will be cooked for their lunches so they can see how much work goes into preparing the food from the vine to their lunch trays. There will also be mock farmers markets in the lunchrooms, Parmer said. The activities offered every year vary a little, but for the most part they stay the same, Parmer said. Its a wonderful opportunity for the students to learn about nutrition and agriculture, said Laurie Haynie, the principal at Calvert Elementary School. She said Calvert Elementary had a community garden last year, planted in the spring of 2010 and harvested that fall for a stone soup lunch in October. This year, they will be scaling back their community garden activities to allow for the home grown lunch program, which Haynie said fits beautifully with the curriculum the school has been working on. In the future, Parmer said she hopes to see home grown lunch programs in the middle and high schools. The curriculum from the elementary schools could be adapted for use in the older grades, and would benefit the students just as much, she said. By Sarah Miller (CT)
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Elizabeth Campaigne, 70
E l i z a beth Betsey Bennett Campaigne, 70 of Lusby, MD died September 1, 2011 at 3:10 AM at the Mandrin House Hospice Center in Anne Arundel County, MD with her loving husband (Curtis) of 41 years by her side. Betsey was born on February 14, 1941 in Washington, DC to Clarence O. and Louise M. Bennett, their third child. She attended elementary and junior high school in Washington, DC and graduated from Wheaton High School in 1958. From there she attended American University earning a BA degree in Psychology in 1962. She furthered her education by earning a Masters degree in General Administration from the University of Maryland University College (UMUC) in 1995. Immediately following college, Betsey went to work for defense contractors that included Dunlap & Associates, Inc., IBM Federal Systems Division, TRACOR (BAE Systems), C-CUBED (CACI, Inc.) and PRB Associates (Northrop Grumman). After a total of 34 years experience, she retired on March 1, 2008. For a 10-year time period while her children were young, she became the Director/Teacher at the St. Paul Nursery School in Chevy Chase, MD and then Hollywood United Methodist Church (UMC) Preschool in Hollywood, MD. Betsey married the Reverend Curtis F. Campaigne on July 18, 1970 at Wesley Seminary in Washington, DC. She was an active ministers wife
as editor of newsletters, choir member and Sunday school teacher at the four churches her husband served in addition to helping with retreats, suppers and bazaars. As a young person, Betsey was a member of the National Society Children of the American Revolution (C.A.R.) and rose to the rank of National President her senior year of college. She joined the Daughters of the American Revolution in 1962 and served as National Chairman of Junior Membership for three years, was a Chapter Regent and had maintained her membership in the Constitution Chapter in DC. Her interest in C.A.R. continued as a senior leader and she held five Senior National Officer positions. Living in Calvert County since 1988, Betsey was very active in the community as a Chief Election Judge and as a 6-year member on the Board of Social Services. She was a director from St. Paul UMC in Lusby to the Board of SMILE Ecumenical Ministries, Inc. and served as President, Vice President and Secretary. She was also Secretary of the Board of Directors for the Southern Maryland Tri-County Community Action Committee, Inc. In all her work, church, community and family activities, Betsey was well known for her can do attitude, her enthusiasm, her teamwork and a willingness to give the job 100% of her time and talent. She will especially be missed for her laughter. Betsey loved to read, travel, and organize (Campaigne Clutter Control was her side business) in addition to visiting with her family and grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her beloved husband, Curt; her son, David (Kristin)
of Baltimore, MD; and Christina (Dale) Watson of Virginia Beach, VA; and by her grandchildren, Claire Watson, Jonathan Campaigne, Maya Campaigne, and Nate Watson. She is also survived by her sister, Louise B. Bennett and her brother, Timothy R. Bennett. Family and friends were invited to Betseys Life Celebration on Tuesday, September 6, 2011 at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD. Memorial service was held on Wednesday, September 7, 2011 at Hollywood United Methodist Church, 24422 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood, MD. Interment followed in Joy Chapel Cemetery. In lieu of f lowers, memorial contributions may be made to your favorite charity or to St. Paul United Methodist Church, 11000 H.G. Truman Road, Lusby, MD 20657. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.
Henry Caya, 85
Henry N. Caya (Hank) of Solomons, MD passed away in his home on Friday, September 2, 2011 after a long, courageous fight against cancer. He was born in Washington, D.C. to Albert and Karin Caya on June 3, 1926. In addition to his parents, Hank was predeceased by his brother, Albert Caya, Jr. Hank spent some of his early years in Calvert County, MD. He was a U.S. Navy vet-
eran who served in World War II for three years. After being Honorably Discharged, Hank settled in Prince Georges County where he and his wife, Marjorie, lived for nearly 50 years. He worked for the Amecom Division of Litton Industries in College Park, MD for 37 years as a facilities engineer, and retired in 1990. Having loved Solomons as a young boy, Hank and Marjorie returned there to live in 2001. Hank is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Marjorie, daughters Janice Miller (Paul), Jodie Dailey (Mike) and Joyce Billingsley (Mark). He was the beloved grandfather of Tracie Meerholz (Collin) and Kelly Miller, and step-grandfather to Linda Musitano, Mark Billingsley, Jr. and Cory Billingsley. He was great-grandfather to Camdyn Meerholz, and step-great-grandfather to Sierra, Matthew, Maria and Benjamin Musitano. A memorial service to celebrate Hanks life was held on Thursday, September 8, 2011 at St. Peters Episcopal Church, Solomons Island, MD. Inurnment was held at Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery on Tuesday, September 13, 2011. Memorial contributions may be made to Calvert County Hospice, P. O. Box 838 Prince Frederick, MD 20678. Donations are encouraged on line at www.calverthospice.org.
Bob Giaquinto, 84
Bob Giaquinto, age 84, of Fort Washington, passed away at Calvert Memorial Hospital on Saturday, September 3, 2011. He was born on January
20, 1927 in Washington, DC to Attilio and Martha Giaquinto. He is the husband of 54 years of the late Margaret Buckler Giaquinto, who passed away in 2001. He is the loving father of Robbie, Marie, Lisa and John. Grandfather of Jessica, Sean and his wife, Susan; and great-grandfather of Michael, Aidan and Owen. He was the brother of the late Ernest and Norman Giaquinto. He is also survived by his companion, Lucy OBryhim and brother-in-law, Jeffrey Buckler. Mr. Giaquinto lived in the Fort Washington area since 1950, coming from a family of independent grocers. He continued to operate the independent family grocery business for a number of years in North East Washington, DC. He retired from the federal government as a plumber, having done extensive work at Bowling Air Force Base. Bob was an avid bowler having won numerous awards, trophies and citations including High Series. He was a local at the Waldorf AMF Lanes where he played for several leagues. His other hobbies included gardening, golf, and fishing fresh water, Chesapeake Bay and the ocean. He was known to be pretty good cooking out on the grill and baking, especially his rum cakes. He was known to be a jack of all trades but most of all he just enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Visitation and services were held at Lee Funeral Home Calvert, Owings. Visitation was Friday, September 9, and funeral services on Saturday, September. Interment followed at Resurrection Cemetery in Clinton, MD. Memorial contributions may be made to Calvert Hos-
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Ola Reeves, 95
O l a Reeves, 95, a Labor Department official who served as the Departments first National Trade Act Coordinator, died August 16 at Asbury Retirement Community in Solomons, MD, where she had lived the past four years. She had suffered a stroke in 2009. She began her career in government in 1947 with the Massachusetts State Employment Security Service. From 1951-1962 she worked for the Alaska Territorial and State Employment Security Agency and was the Deputy Director until moving to Washington, D.C. in 1962. From 1962 until her retirement in 1980, she worked for the U.S. Department of Labors Division of Manpower Training. A series of first accomplishments for women include the first class of stewardesses for Eastern Airlines (1943), the first to serve as an employment office manager (1953) the first Deputy Director of an Employment Security Agency (1956), and the first U.S. Department of Labor Social Administration Specialist (1962). She was also the first person appointed as the U.S. Department of Labors National Trade Act Coordinator (1975). She served as the International Secretary of the International Association of Personnel in Employment Security in 1959. Following a modeling career in Alabama, she worked for United and Eastern Airlines as a stewardess and Executive Representative from 1941-1946. She became involved with the Womens National Democratic Club after her retirement where she served on many committees and on the governing board. She also served as a volunteer with Emilys List. She was also active in the Hughes Methodist Hope Circle, the Inter-faith Chapel at Leisure World, and the Asbury
Gaithersburg Gift Shop. Survivors include three children JoAnn Patterson of Dowell, MD., Joseph Reeves of Juneau, AK., and Nancy Reeves of Las Vegas, NV.; two grandsons and four greatgrandchildren, and two sisters, Nora McGuirk and Betty Sargent of Fultondale, Alabama. The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. Sept. 27 at Rausch Funeral Home in Lusby, where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Sept. 28. Burial will take place at Arlington National Cemetery. Memorial Contributions can be made to the Asbury Solomons Benevolent Care Fund, 11100 Asbury Circle Solomons, MD 20688.
al service was held. Inurnment is private. The family request donations to be made in Edmunds memory to Calvert Hospice, www.calverthospice.org, P.O. Box 838, Prince Frederick, MD 20678 or Hospice of St. Marys, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, Maryland 20650, 301-994-3023.
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Edmund Spinney, 62
Artist Edmund Starbuck Spinney, 62, of Lusby, MD passed away August 30, 2011. Ed was born in New Bedford, Massachusetts in 1949 to Robert and Jane Spinney. With his sister Susan, he spent his childhood on the waters of Cape Cod. After graduating as an art major from Marietta College in Ohio, Ed gravitated to the Chesapeake Bay area. Ed was an art teacher in Calvert County where he met another teacher, Nancy, whom he married in 1976. Together they had two sons, Matt, born 1980, of Mechanicsville, MD and Michael, born 1983, of Conshohocken, PA. Ed spent a majority of his life as a self employed artist where he created many compelling and complex compositions of the East Coast and the Chesapeake Bay in particular. He was best known for his classic pen and ink water scenes. He had a great passion for sports, particularly hockey, which he played or coached most of his life. He was instrumental in developing roller hockey in Southern Maryland. Ed was a loving grandfather to Matts children Ava, 3, and Gavin, 1; he also adored his daughter-inlaw Alexa. The family received friends on Friday, September 9, 2011, at the Rausch Funeral Home, Lusby, where a memori-
Pat ricia Pat Anne Far thing Yost died on September 4, 2011, peacef ully at home with her loving family by her side. Pat was born on July 25, 1938, in Washington, DC, as the only child to Dock Reams Farthing, Jr., and the late Pearl Elizabeth Farthing. She attended grade school at St. Francis Xavier Catholic School in Washington, DC, and graduated from the Academy of Notre Dame in 1956. Upon graduation, she attended Washington School for Secretaries and obtained a government position with the General Accounting Office. Pat continued working until she was blessed with and began raising her four children. When time permitted, she helped with the family insurance business. Pat was known by her family and friends as a fun-loving person with a great sense of humor. She enjoyed a variety of activities that always centered around her family. Pat loved traveling with her husband and family to yearly national bowling tournaments across the cou nt r y. Where Life and Heritage are Celebrated When she wasnt in the bowling alley supporting her family, Pat could be found stayAffordable Funerals, Caskets, Vaults, ing up all Cremation Services and Pre-Need Planning night lookFamily Owned and Operated by ing for the Barbara Rausch and Bill Gross big jackpot from the slot www.RauschFuneralHomes.com machines. Pat and her husband 8325 Mt. Harmony Lane 4405 Broomes Island Rd. 20 American Lane e njoye d 410-257-6181 410-586-0520 410-326-9400 p l a y i n g
golf, which they passed on to both of their sons. Another of Pats favorite things to do was spend time at the family condo in Ocean City, MD, where there and everywhere she could be found reading a Harlequin Romance novel. Everyone could see the happiness on her face whenever she danced the jitterbug with her husband. Christmas was Pats favorite holiday because it meant even more time with family. She loved it so much that she would begin planning the day after Christmas for the next year. She took the time to hand write over 200 cards each year that included a personal note in each one. When it came to decorating, she went all out to make sure the reason for the season was felt by all who visited their home. Pat stayed busy keeping up with the activities of her 10 grandchildren. It was important to her to keep track of their schedules and attend as many sporting events as she could. She also loved playing games like Sequence, Pass the Pigs, and Yahtzee with her friends and grandkids. Originally from Washington, DC, it was quite an adjustment for Pat when she and her husband moved to their farm in Prince Frederick, MD, in the late 1970s. She made the transition from city-dweller to gentleman farmers wife look effortless and quickly got involved in the community. She volunteered with Meals on Wheels and supported the Jaycees and Lions Club activities with her husband. She was proud of the fact that in her forties she completed training as a certified EMT
with the Prince Frederick Volunteer Rescue Squad in Prince Frederick, MD. She was preceded in death by her mother. Pat is survived by her father, Dock R. Farthing, Jr. who will turn 100 on his next birthday; her beloved husband of 50 years Paul L. Yost, Jr.; her children, Sharon A. Sherrie (John) Thompson of Port Republic, MD; Paul L. Scott (Carolyn) Yost, III, of Huntingtown, MD; Martin E. (Lisa) Yost of Huntingtown, MD; Michele L. (Michael) Nastasi of Owings, MD; and by her grandchildren Tiffany (Michael) Heamstead, Brittany Yost, Kaitlyn Thompson, Joshua Yost, Rachel Yost, Alexander Thompson, Alyssa Yost, Brooke Nastasi, Jessica Yost and Gabriella Nastasi. The family received friends on Thursday, September 8, at the Rausch Funeral Home, Lusby. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Friday, September 9, 2011, at 11 a.m. at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, with Fr. Peter Daly officiating. Interment followed at Chesapeake Highlands Memorial Gardens, Port Republic. In lieu of f lowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to Calvert Hospice, www.calverthospice.org, P.O. Box 838, Prince Frederick, MD 20678.
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Students at St. Marys Ryken High School, Patuxent High School and Great Mills High School received visits from Blue Angel pilots and support crew members before the teams performance at the NAS Patuxent River Air Expo 11. Lieutenant Commander Jim Tomaszeski, the No. 2 pilot for the Blue Angels, visited St. Marys Ryken along with Petty Officer First Class Henry Ho, Captain Daniel Lakhani and Sergeant Lionel Smith to answer questions about the Blue Angels, the pilots and Naval aviation. Tomaszeski said they make as many 200 or more such visits during the year, visiting hospitals, schools, Boy Scout troops and other clubs at each location they have an engagement. Its the best part of the job, Tomaszeski said. The Blue Angel pilots have two-year appointments, and Tomaszeski said there is always a mix of veteran pilots and first year Blue Angels all expert pilots in their own rights. During their presentations to the students at Ryken, Tomaszeski and Ho warned students about the dangers of drug use. Tomaszeski said a small percent of the civilian population joins the military, and drug use in any form will normally disqualify an individual from joining the military. By Sarah Miller (CT) info@
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Photo by Sarah Miller Blue Angels No. 2 pilot Lieutenant Commander Jim Tomaszeski addresses St. Marys Ryken Students.
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is, however, an interim solution. The funding for a new branch in Southern Calvert had appeared in the budget as far back as 2005. The economic downturn caused the funding to be deferred, to the wish list, and finally to virtually gone. At the hearing, each commissioner shared comments and stories about his or her relationship to the library and her services. Highlights included important background information from Commissioner President Susan Shaw and library director Pat Hoffman. You made a believer out of me, said Commissioner Gerry Clark, in reference to the librarys impact on the community. Commissioner Steve Weems told of his two-year-old going to story time and musical Commissioner Pat Nutter commented on the variety of programs and outreach that goes far beyond books. Commissioner Evan Slaughenhoupt drew chuckles when he commented on the opposition to libraries, based on the argument that technology will replace libraries, making them obsolete. Upon returning from assignment in Turkey in 1983, I worked in an office where the big thing was that we were going to go paperless. He then held up a huge stack of paper highlighting the commissioner business for that day to a room full of snickers. While the public record remains open for comment for another week, it is widely celebrated that the commissioners found the resources to implement such an important public service for Calvert County families. In politics, alls fair when it comes to praising or criticizing the decisions that politicians make. In this case, kudos to the sitting board for their vision, foresight, and desire to expand important county services while keeping us in the green.
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The undefeated Imagine One Wingmen beat out the North Calvert Team Gunslingers to win the new Ruddy Cup Trophy of the Southern Maryland Adult Mens Lacrosse League (SMALL) on Aug. 18, at the Leonard Hall Junior Naval Academy Field in Leonardtown. The Wingmen got off to a 2-0 lead at halftime thanks in part to their goalie Steve Armsworthy, who played an extraordinary game making 15 saves, 9 of which came in the 3rd quarter. The game ended 6 - 1 with Brian Hollingsworth scoring the final goal of the game. The Wingmen end their season undefeated at 11 0 and look forward to defending their title next summer. We could not have the league without our sponsors, said Bart Rogers, goalie for the Green Door Ninjas and League Commissioner. We send out a heartfelt thanks to them. The Ruddy Cup was presented to the Imagine One Wingmen by Carlos Yanez, proprietor of the Ruddy Duck Brewery & Grill and sponsor for the South Calvert Ruddy Ducks. Imagine One Technology & Management, Ltd. sponsored the Wingmen. CEO & President Nancie Lumpkins and Senior Vice President Rey Bald, were there to cheer the Team to victory, along with employees from the Lexington Park office. Edward Jones; The Olde Town Pub; Chesapeake Custom Embroidery, Inc; and Kevin McDevitt, LLC also sponsored the Imagine One Wingmen. Other sponsors for this season were: The Green Door Tavern, Scheibel Construction and SERVPRO for the Green Door Ninjas; the Grid Iron Grill for the team of the
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Campfire on the Beach 7 p.m. 5th Street and Bay Avenue on the Boardwalk, North Beach 301-855-6681 410-257-9618 www. ci.north-beach.md.us Come to the beach for a campfire while we roast marshmallows and tell childrens stories.
Saturday, September 17
Girl Scout Archaeology Day - 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum, 10515 Mackall Road, St. Leonard. 410-5868501 www.jefpat.org Explore interactive exhibits, tour the Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory, and spend time with professional archaeologists learning how they use artifacts to solve historys mysteries. Advance registration required. Pet Day 5K 7 a.m. 9th Annual Pet Day 5K run/walk to benefit the Humane Society of Calvert County, a no-kill animal shelter. 8:30am run/walk starts on scenic Solomons Island at Our Lady Star of the Sea Church . Registration begins at 7 a.m. $30-Adults (13&Over), $25-Children (612), Children 5 and under are free. $5.00 discount if you pre-register online. Leashed, well-behaved dogs are welcome to attend. No retractable leashes please. On-line Registration available: www. active.com (search for HSCCs Pet Day 5K) www.HumaneSocietyofCalvertCounty.org
weekend celebrating the lighthouses of Maryland. Tour any number of the lighthouse attractions along the challenge route (Turkey Point, Concord Point, the Lightship Chesapeake, Seven Foot Knoll, Hooper Strait, Drum Point, Cove Point, Point Lookout, Piney Point and Fort Washington) and receive a special souvenir at each, with a specially designed completer souvenir for those who visit all! For more information visit www.cheslights.org or contact Karen Rosage at challenge@cheslights.org or 410-437-0741. Artsfest 2011 Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center 10 a.m. -5 p.m. 13480 Dowell Road, Solomons, 410326-4640 www.annmariegarden.org Recognized as one of the top outdoor arts festivals in the mid-Atlantic, Artsfest brings together some of the countrys most accomplished artists for a weekend of art, music, food and fine brews at the Garden. Music and entertainment and an outstanding array of food and drink for every palate will be available.
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For more information about the group or to attend this luncheon please email NNCSMD@gmail.com.
Maryland. Find out what it takes to rehab animals, and what it costs to feed and house wildlife. Become familiar with the Wildlife Rehabilitation community and find out who may be able to help you. For registration info call 301-922-4325 or email owrcsecbonnie@msn.com. War of 1812 Reenactment - 10 a.m.5 p.m. Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum, 10515 Mackall Road, St. Leonard. 410-5868501 www.jefpat.org. Discover and experience the site of Marylands largest naval engagement. All ages will enjoy this living history event with American and British reenactors demonstrating battle reenactments and camp life. Historic craft demonstrations and hands-on activities. Tavern Night - 6-10 p.m. Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum, 10515 Mackall Road, St. Leonard. 410-5868601 www.jefpat.org Huzzah! Celebrate the high spirits of 1812 as you unwind in our version of an 1800s tavern. Games, song and lively entertainment; food and beverage available for purchase. For information call 410-586-8515.
Sunday, September 18
Calvert County Watermens Festival 12 p.m. Watermans Wharf, Solomons, 410326-3929 www.calvertwatermen.org Best known for the boat-docking contest where work boats and charter boats compete for cash, prizes and trophies. Beer, food and soft drink sales and exhibits will also be available. Live entertainment provided by Deanna Dove, the Island Girl.
Saturday, September 24
Asbury Sale 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. There will be a sale on Saturday the 24th of September from 9am to 3pm at Asbury Solomons Retirement Community, 11000 Asbury Circle, Solomons, in the auditorium. This will include Bettys Closet a resale clothing of new and gently used clothing and accessories. The Library committee will have many books for sale. Grannys Treasures will also be open, selling housewares,furniture and many miscellaneous items. Asbury Sails will also be open selling gifts,etc. All proceeds will benefit the Asbury Solomons Benevolent Care Fund. Introduction to Wildlife Rehabilitation Class September 24, 2011 and October 22, 2011 from 9:00 AM 12:00 PM Learn how to rescue and rehabilitate Wildlife, and become a licensed rehabber in
Wednesday, September 21
Newcomers and Neighbors of SOMD Lunch 10:30 a.m. DiGiovannis Restaurant in Solomons. Newcomers and Neighbors of Southern Maryland will have their monthly luncheon at DiGiovannis Restaurant in Solomons. Meet n Greet will begin at 10:30 a.m. and at 11:00 a.m. Prince Frederick attorney Rosemary Keffler will speak to the group about wills, trusts, and estate law.
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Larry and Beth Carter of Lusby spent the past three summers around the country rebuilding homes for those who needed a helping hand. It all started a few years ago when Larry, who worked as a handyman after retiring from the Department of Defense, and his wife, a retired teacher from Leonard Hall Junior Naval Academy, decided they wanted to make a difference in someones life. So when the Iowa River overflowed its banks on June 14, 2008 completely decimating the town of Oakville, the Carters set out to help. My goal was to make one house ready for winter, he said. According to newspaper reports at the time, the 2000 census reported the town had 439 homes. The flood affected 400 of them. No one believed this town would be able to come back, said Beth. They arrived in September on their own, bringing their own tools in the back of their truck. They stayed in a Methodist church basement which still had water in it from two weeks prior. A group of six from a church in Kentucky also showed up to help. They came with their pillows and the church van, Beth laughed. They wouldve starved if I hadnt brought food. They were very willing but clueless. Larry agreed about the groups state of unpreparedness. The pastor said he could dig a trench, so thats what I put him to work doing. Together with the group from Kentucky, the Carters ended up working on three homes mitigating mold, installing insulation and hanging dry wall. We impacted three homes but didnt finish any of them, said Larry. The result was an emotional lift and lasting friendships with the homeowner, according to Beth. It was a life changing experience. You read in the newspapers about their spirit keeping them going, but you have to be there to understand it, said Beth. There is an emotional con-
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nection with the people you work with. We dont always know how weve helped, but sometimes just being their gives them hope. They realize that someone cares. Beth was happy to report the town not only survived, but they created their own co-op and are buying back homes, rebuilding and drawing new families to the area. Since Oakville, the Carters have gone on to restore other homes, but always as a part of an organized team, usually through church short-term mission projects. In fact the last three summers they have gone out with Hollywood United Methodist church to Berkeley Springs, West Virginia. We primarily work with youth. We are gone from Sunday to Saturday, said Beth. A week at a time is all they are able to handle emotionally and physically, according to Beth, who stated she realized she and Larry are better at going in and rebuilding after a disaster rather than cleaning up. Knowing she needs a bathroom, running water and food, she prefers to arrive on site when these basics are restored so I can be a positive influence rather than adding to the problem. Working with youth has become a passion for the Carters. Beth feels teens today no longer have a rite of passage a point where they realize theyve grown up. Going out and working on someones home is hard work but it gives them skills and builds their self-esteem. Larry points out, as a couple, Beth builds relationships Beth Carter with a volunteer team from the Hollywood United Methodist Church and connects at an emotional level with the teens on their builds, whereas he believes his strength is in teaching them skills and working one on one. Its not only skills, its self esteem. I made a comment to lot especially for a kid, he continued. They learn work is work. Beth pipes in about a local project their church completed in H Katie who was laying tile. I told her she had an eye for this work and how she made corners match and her lines straight, over the summer. Larry and Beth were part of team which took said Larry. The young woman realized the truth of his statement a roof, installing gutters and repairing flooring for a home previo when she went into another room and saw that another youth by Christmas in April as being too big of a task. The church group adults and a handful of high school and college boys working on was having a more difficult time with the same task. I had Luke build a frame under a dirty trailer. Its asking a one of the hottest weeks of the summer. It was amazing how the boys kept working up on that roo shouldve been falling out, said Beth. In fact, a number of the adu out during the 100 degree weather while the boys remained up o This summer the Carters were part of three different churc mission trips to work on homes. They went with Hollywood Unite to Berkeley Springs, WV, with St. Pauls United Methodist chur PA and stayed in Calvert with Harvest Fellowship. Over the years theyve learned how to maximize their ability t various work sites. First, Larry keeps all his tools in Rubbermaid load up his truck and go. Beth keeps all their grubby clothes in When she returns home she washes them and repacks them for They have a camper shell and keep everything well stocked. Sin primarily through churches, they dont have to worry about food congregations are willing to feed them. Having the right tools is the most difficult part of the projec to Larry. You never know what you are going to need until you get times the project calls for a specialty tool but you got to use what y Recently the Carters went to a conference from their denomi sion board. The conference had a disaster relief trailer on site to organizations goal of having similar trailers set up throughout the It was an incredibly well stocked trailer. You got to have team to pick and leave when called, said Beth when asked to having all the supplies necessary on hand during a build. Around take several churches to put this together. Larry said the benefit of his church working locally on a ho ability to have a runner get whatever supplies were missing. For ex owns a circular saw but he doesnt like to travel with it because jostled around; however, a circular saw allows him to make better Photo by Frank Marquart handheld.
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Larry Carter works with a team from St. Pauls United Methodist Church of Lusby on a home in Noxen, Penn.
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On the Huntingtown house, he wouldve liked to have a nail gun to make the work easier and faster. However, he admitted the trade off was teaching the boys how to properly hammer a nail. The Carters also found that one of the hardest roles to fill on a work site is a safety officer. Because they arent actively participating in the building, most people dont feel like they are contributing; however, having someone spotting the ladder, watching to make sure people take breaks from the heat and providing something as simple has iced towels is critical for any project. Larry leaves the summers open so that he can go out on these short-term projects. During the other months of the year he spends his Saturdays volunteering for the local Habitat for Humanity program. Hes helped build three houses in Calvert and two in Saint Marys counties. During Hurricane Irene, Larrys pastor asked him to be the point man for the congregation members needing clean up and repairs. We are supposed to be retired, Larry started off talking about how his summer started off helping work around his daughters house in Colorado, then the three mission projects and ending the summer dispatching teams to cut up trees and assess damage after the hurricane. The day after the Hurricane he opened the duplex owned by the church to make running water available for church members to take showers. It was a good idea that didnt work out, Beth laughed. While the duplex had electricity, its well was tied to another property without electricity so they couldnt get water into the bathroom. However, the Carters were able to lend some support for the church member hit hardest by the storm. The day after the storm he recommended they call their insurance company right away to discuss how to proceed with the tree through their daughters bedroom. A few days later, when the insurance company contractor failed to completely clean up the tree debris, Larry sent another church volunteer to finish cutting up the tree. Over the years, the Carters arent completely sure how theyve made an impact in the lives of the people theyve helped; however, they have come away with a passion for working with youth and a number of new relationships. Beth also discovered even in the United States there are people still struggling. We take a lot for granted. We expect people to know what we know, have what we have and do what we do. By Corrin M. Howe (SCG) info@ somdpublishing.net
Calvert County Fairgrounds: Route 231 (2 miles from Route 2/4) For Information: www.calvertcountyfair.com or Call: 410-535-0026
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Richard Due (pronounced Dewy) kept falling off to sleep as he told his oldest daughter a bedtime story. My little one kept elbowing me youre not making sense, Daddy. If not for her, Due said he never would have snatched the Moon Realm from the precipice at the edge of my dreams. When he walked out of her room that night he immediately set out to capture his thoughts on paper. I wrote the first 13 chapters concurrently I was afraid Id lose it like a dream collapses. I was in a panic for the first six months. Six years later, the co-owner of Calvert Countys Second Looks Books is selling that story in electronic form for $2.99 on Amazon and Barnes and Noble websites and soon at Apples iBooks. Written for the middle school audience, The Moon Coin is the first in what Due plans to be an 18 book series. The young adult fantasy adventure series begins with Uncle Ebb telling his young niece and nephew a wicked good tale. According to the website tease Lily and Jasper Winter still talk about their uncles forbidden bedtime tales of the Moon Realm. But they dont believe, as they once did, that his tales are true, or that his fantastic paintings are from places hes actually been . . . that would be childish. By August 2007 Due had completed the first draft of books one and two and then set it down. A writers practice of letting a story sit in draft form for a period of time would take longer for Due. On April 8, 2008 he had a stroke in which he temporarily lost use of his right arm, speech and ability to read. I thought it (the story) was gone. If you cant read, you cant write, he told The Southern Calvert Gazette. His arm and speech returned quickly but it was six months before he could read more than a word at a time and even then
Spacious 2 story home on 4 lots totaling .99 Acres w/water frontage & pier on town creek. Hardwood floors in most rooms, solar panels in place (need to be re-connected) house needs some tlc and updating. Live here and fix up at your own pace. Great space on beautiful lot. 2 Car garage with finished bonus room.
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Quiet farmhouse and barn nestled on 2.01 Acres. Screened porch overlooks the spacious lawn and private pier into St. Patricks creek. 2 Houses on 1 lot...Must be sold together! Each house is currently rented month-tomonth (call for details on leases). #25606 Has hardwood floors, vinyl flooring in kit & basement. #25610 Has all vinyl flooring. Shared deep well. Heat pumps replaced 2+/- yrs ago. Each house has own septic system (have been pumped approximately every 2 years)
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Very nice split level home nestled on a nice .65 corner lot with big backyard. Open floor plan with cathedral ceilings, finished basement with family room, pergo floors, pellet stove, full bath and laundry room. Plenty of room for garage to be added to the side of the house. Pedestrian door already in place!
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Charming circa 1843 Chaptico House listed on MD historical trusts inventory of historic properties. Spacious floor plan w/finished attic that has plumbing for 3rd bath and tons of storage. Timeless hardwood floors, 5 fireplaces, huge pantry and formal gardens. (Stained glass pieces do not convey)
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Immaculate one bedroom condo on the second floor with den/study and one and a half baths. Average utilities: Elec $65 per month, water/sewer $62 and Gas $61. Screened in porch. Covered parking and storage unit. Amenities include pool, workout room and club house. Gated during evening hours.
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Immaculate one bedroom condo on the second floor with den/study and one and a half baths. Average utilities: Elec $65 per month, water/sewer $62 and Gas $61. Screened in porch. Covered parking and storage unit. Amenities include pool, workout room and club house. Gated during evening hours.
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Thursday, September-2011
Natures Bounty
By Keith McGuire
Some would say that the beginning of September marks the start of autumn, even though we all know that it doesnt really happen until the autumnal equinox on September 22nd. Still, we can all sense a change in the air as we notice migrating f locks of birds and shorter days. The best of the fishing season is yet to come. This weather will settle out and we will have many good days to pursue our sport. Whatever you do, dont forget the sunscreen like I did this past Saturday. Trust me; the sun will still burn you! This week may be a bit of a blowout as the remnants of Tropical Storm Lees winds and rains pass through the area, but next week looks good. Im planning a 5-day trip to the lower Eastern Shore of Virginia next week where Ill be fishing the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel and other prime fishing spots in that area. Im remaining optimistic that the weather will treat me right. Fishing reports from our area last week were good, albeit a little different. Anglers found a vast array of fish in the area including black drum, red drum, Spanish mackerel, bigger bluefish, keeper stripers, large Norfolk spot, speckled trout (in secret areas), sizeable croakers at night, and big white perch in the creeks. Par for this year (and last), no good reports of f lounder. We can expect the catch to become less diverse
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in the weeks to come as some species migrate out of the Bay, but better. The fishing scene in the Potomac and Patuxent Rivers is already getting better. The great thing about the fall is that fishing in the rivers gets better as the weather gets cooler; great news for small boaters. To prove the fishing report, Ronnie Wedding, George Hashman and their friend Archie posed for a snapshot with only part of their catch on September 1. They also got into some really nice red drum in the vicinity of Point No Point and Point Lookout, but they wouldnt share the exact location. Conservation related annual festivities get underway this time of year, too. Although touted as fund raisers, these events are often celebrations of nature and the conservation efforts of the organizations that sponsor them. The annual Ducks Unlimited Banquet will happen on October 15th at the Hollywood Fire Hall. This is such a great party that it always sells out well in advance. For more information or to buy tickets go to http://md.ducks. org. The cost of your ticket includes membership in Ducks Unlimited and attendance offers a chance to win some really nice prizes. Raff les and auctions offer great excitement to compliment the delicious food. Another great party disguised as a fund raiser is the annual Bull and Oys-
ter Roast held by the Patuxent River Chapter of the Coastal Conservation Association. Similar to the past two years, this event will be held at Sotterley Plantation in Hollywood on September 17th. For more information or to buy tickets go to http://www.ccamd. org/?p=817. The cost of your ticket to this event includes membership in the Coastal Conservation Association. The event offers live entertainment, door prizes, raff les, and auctions to compliment an excellent catered meal and oys-
ter bar. Dont forget to take a picture of your catch and send it to me with a report at the email address below. riverdancekeith@hotmail.com. Keith has been a recreational angler on the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries for over 50 years; he fishes weekly from his small boat during the season, and spends his free time supporting local conservation organizations.
Ronnie Wedding, George Hashman and friend Archie with a fine September 1 catch.
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