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Thursday, June 21, 2012 2The Calvert Gazette

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3 County News

10 Education

11 Newsmaker

12 Feature Story

14 Obituaries

16 Letters

17 Community

20 Entertainment

21 Out & About

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county newsHundreds turned out or Saturdays fth annual Ignite the Night, Southern Marylands ree Christianmusic estival. In addition to music and on-stage acts, there was ace painting, ood vendors and vol-leyball. Here, Stephanie Marcino and Elly Tyson show o the work o local ace-painting artists.

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Kalmar Nyckel, the authentic re-creation o a 17thcentury Dutch built vessel that brought Delawaresfrst settlers in 1638, will be docked in SolomonsIsland rom June 22-24.

Rachel Dean shows Gabriel and Tim Orteiz how to identiy crabs during the Waterman or aDay at the J. C. Lore Oyster House. People had the chance to ride with Rachel, her husband Si-mon Dean and her bother, Jason Williams and check traps.

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A proposed new Special Tax District(STD) drew in a crowd for a June 14 hear-ing at the Southern Community Center inLusby.

The public hearing was for a fourth re-newal of the Ranch Estates STD, proposedto last ve years. Though some spoke infavor of the STD, or at least what the STDis designed to do, most of the people whosigned up to speak were against the tax.

I 100 percent oppose this, said therst speaker of the evening, Tommy Nogle,setting a tone for several speakers to follow.

The proposed STD would collect $260per year from each lot in the Ranch Estates.

Of the money collected, the petition states

$250 will support roads life cycle effortsto: maintain, repair, reconstruct and im-prove roads, improve storm water manage-ment, maintain and install safety devices,and replace infrastructure and equipmentintegral to the sustainability of communityroads.

The remaining $10 of the assessmentper lot will be used to improve commonarea amenities for the benet of the commu-nitys youth. The proposed program wouldbegin in 2013 and end in the year 2018, ac-cording to the petition.

Other community members expressedconcern about monies unspent from theprevious years budget, and misuse andmismanagement of funds.

Chesapeake Ranch Estates Board Liai-

son for Roads, Michael Matters, said thereis money left, but the board has to get ap-proval from the county commissioners be-fore they can spend it.

We dont have a blank check, he said.Other speakers suggested making the

Ranch Estates a township similar to NorthBeach and Chesapeake Beach, saying thereare enough people to warrant such a change.

John Eney, a past president of theRanch Estates Board of Directors, sup-ported the STD during the meeting. He saidto people upset about the sporadic pavingof the roads and the condition of the Ranch

Estates as a whole that the community wa

never meant to be a full time residentiaarea. Originally, it was designed to be avacation community, and the engineeringthey contend with reects that.

Its a maze of bad engineering, hesaid.

The Board of County Commissioners left the record open for further submitted comment until June 15, and will makea decision regarding the STD at a futuremeeting.

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By Sarah MillerStaff Writer

The master plan for Prince Frederickwas rst adopted in 1989, with an updatecompleted s in 2002. Now, 10 years later,the Prince Frederick plan is due for an-other update.

During the June 14 Board of CountyCommissioners meeting, Principal Plan-ner Jenny Plummer-Welker and Planningand Zoning Director Chuck Johnstonmade the presentation to the commission-

ers. There are a number of districts withinPrince Frederick, including Old Town,Old Town Residential, Fairgrounds, En-try District, and the Village District.

Johnston said there are pressing con-cerns about the growth of Prince Fred-erick that are urging the county to moreforward to re-vamp the master plan. Hesaid a lot has changed since the last mas-ter plan was completed, including the ad-dition of the College of Southern Mary-land Prince Frederick campus, that hasaffected the growth in unforeseen ways.

Commissioner President Jerry Clarksaid he would be apprehensive about us-ing consultants for the project, saying its

better to use the current staff who knowsthe history of the area and has the pulse ofthe community.

Johnston said consultants are valu-able resources for parts of the masterplan project, and they would not be put incharge of the entire project.

Commissioner Susan Shaw also saidshes hesitant about moving forward witha master plan if there are still questionsabout the former armory, which could po-tentially effect the master plan. She saidthe property would be an integral part

of the New Town District, and she wouldlike to see the matter settled.

Shaw also said she would like to seepedestrian and bike paths integrated intothe plan moving forward.

Johnston said he wants the updatedmaster plan to be completed in the nexttwo years to accommodate and controlthe rapid development in Prince Freder-ick. He and staff will take the commis-sioners comments into account and bringthe issue back before the commissionersat future meetings.

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Tommy Nogle addresses the County Commissioners. Photo By Sarah Mille

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Artists ocked to Solomons Island this weekend for theforth annual Plein Air Festival.

This years festival saw a few changes. Instead of be-ing at Annmarie Gardens, the ar tists were on the main stripdown Solomons Island.

Carmen Lee Nance Gambrill, owner of Carmens Gal -lery and chairperson for the Pelin Air Festival, said hav-ing the artists in more visible locations, in conjunctionwith having the festival later in the year, generated someexcitement.

With the whole event contained to Solomons Island,Gambrill said visitors could watch the artists for a while,visit the festival tents and easily return to see the artistsprogress. During the quick draw competition, people couldwatch a painting take shape from start to nish in two hours.

Gambrill said the festival was also timed so it culmi-nated with the Affaire of the Arts Saturday evening, afterthe quick draw creations and other paintings were judged.

Eileen Eder said it was her second year at the Plein ArtFestival, and she was happy to see how it had grown in just

one year.Its great fun to hear how excited the passersby are,

she said.Sylvia Koskey with Carmens Gallery also said she

was excited to see how the event had grown in such a shortperiod of time. She said the quality of the work is amaz-ing, and the two best pieces from each of the artists is dis-played in the gallery, along with other pieces on sale.

The Solomons Business Association in conjunctionwith the College of Southern Maryland and Carmens gal-lery, along with others, sponsored the event.

Its an effort from a lot of different people, Gambrillsaid.

She said the sponsors this year were a combinationof longtime backers and brand new businesses gettinginvolved.

Without the sponsors, she said the festival wouldntbe as successful, nor drawsuch a wide variety of art-

ists from all over the country. She said artists come fromplaces like New Orleans and Chicago to participate in th

competition.Prots from the festival go to fund prizes for the win

ning artists, pay for the Affaire of the Arts and to help theSolomons Business Association pay for signature eventlike the Plein Air Festival, the Fourth of July reworksTaste of Solomons, and the Solomons Christmas WalkGambrill said.

Months and months and months of planning goes intothis, she said. In addition to being the chairperson for theevent, Gambrill opened her home to four artists. She saidhousing artists is a unique opportunity to get to know thartists.

For more information, including sponsorship anvolunteer opportunities, call Carmen's Gallery at 410-3262549 or email [email protected].

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Photos by Sarah MilleEileen Eder waits for the quick draw judging to be over.

Elsa Johann concentrateson her art while her fatherlooks on.

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Kelly McConkey, owner of Kellys Nursery on Brickhouse Road in Dunkirk, came to work lastThursday and found an overturned van 30 yards into his nursery.

By Guy LeonardStaff Writer

Calvert County sheriffs deputies took a suspect into custodyMonday after police say he red shots into the air the night beforeduring a standoff in Lusby.

According to police reports, sheriffs deputies and state troop-ers responded to a residence on Round Up Road in the ChesapeakeRanch Estates community for a domestic disturbance call that esca-lated into a barricade situation after the suspect Joshua Bruce reda shotgun in the air and then went into the home.

Lt. Steve Jones, commander of the Calvert Investigative Team,said Bruce red the shot just before police arrived to the domesticcall.

He was in a verbal altercation with his girlfriend and in angerwent outside and red a shot into the air, Jones said.

Bruce, 26, of Lusby has since been charged with reckless en-dangerment and ring a weapon within 150 feet of a dwelling, Jonessaid.

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After ve years in the Prince Frederick MarketSquare, Hot Licks Guitar store is returning to itshome base in Waldorf. The last day of business isSaturday.

Until then, they are having a moving sale. Ev-erything must go.

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Mohler said there will be a press release soonabout all the awesome chang-es the store has planned, but hedid not know exactly when theinformation will be announced.

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Spotlight on VolunteersBy Sarah MillerStaff Writer

With the abundance of rabbits in thewild, popping up in gardens and lawns,some forget that others view rabbits as petsnot pests, and like dogs and cats, there is aneed for rabbit rescues.

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VanWie said she takes in rabbits fromshelters, and answers requests from citizensand animal control ofcers to nd themhomes.

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In the mid 1960s, the community rallied topurchase a Chickering Piano for W.S. Brooks HighSchool, then the countys all African Americanschool. Now, after more than 30 years bouncingaround the community, the piano has returned tothe property and is being well cared for.

During a ceremony June 14, the W.S. BrooksHigh All Class Reunion Committee donated a pianocover custom made for the instrument, which nowstands in the Calvert County Public Schools admin-istration building, which formerly housed the W.S.Brooks school.

Committee secretary and W.S. Brooks Schoolalum Malcom Funn said the cover was special or-dered from www.pianocoversonline.com. Theyplaced the order in January, but a response askingfor measurements went undiscovered in Funns e-mail for a couple months. It turned out they didnthave the pattern for the piano. Funn said he was giv-en instructions and had to get the measurements foreverything from the keyboard to the height of thepiano. He had to trace the measurements on butcherpaper, which he mailed to the manufacturer so theycould make a cover especially for the instrument.

The piano was used at the school until it closedas a school in 1975, said past supervisor of W.S.Brooks, Ruth Reid, during a speech at the presenta-tion. She said the piano was then moved to CalvertElementary School until 1977, then was moved backto a storage closet at the W.S. Brooks building whenCalvert Elementary needed more space for regular

activities.In the late 1980s, Reid said the piano was

slated for disposal as surplus material. She said shestepped in and requested to take the piano.

I was informed that Board of Education prop-erty could not be given away, it had to be purchased,Reid said. She said she told the deputy superinten-dent at the time that the piano had been purchasedby the community, and an agreement was made forher to take the piano. Until two years ago, Reid saidthe piano had a home at Plum Point United Method-ist Church. When church renovations began, Super-intendent Jack Smith agreed to house the piano atthe administration building once more.

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Graduating seniors arent the only students starting anew chapter in their lives. Every spring, fth and eighth gradestudents also prepare to transition to middle school and highschool.

Teachers recognize what a big step their students are tak-ing, and several schools set aside time to celebrate the achieve-ments of their fth and eighth grade students. At Dowell El-ementary in Lusby, the fth grade teachers put together anevening celebration at Patuxent High School.

Dowell Elementary fth grade teacher Kelly Hawks saidthe staff works together to plan the theme for the celebration,and a book they read aloud to the students. Last year they readDr. Seusss Oh the Places Youll Go and this year they readEric Litwins Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons.

Every years theme is based on a book all the teachers fo-cused on. This years theme was based on Suzanne Collinss

The Hunger Games, with one of the teachers dressing upas character Efe Trinket to call names for students receivingawards.

Julia Illar, one of the rising sixth graders who will attendMill Creek Middle School in the fall, said she enjoyed the sendoff from the teachers.

Its sad because were leav-ing them, but its a good memory tohave of your last time in elementaryschool, she said.

The celebration for the eighthgraders at Windy Hill Middle Schoolin Owings was held on the morning oftheir last day of school. Family, friendsand students were invited to attend anassembly at the school. Some studentsreceived special awards, like De-Valy Scott for never missing a day ofschool and Jessica Mosley for earning

straight As for three years. Muirgheal Wheeler got the schoolBecky Byzet award for her love of reading.

Its a really nice morning for them, said Windy Hilprincipal Karen Burnett.

She said the ceremonies are as much for students familie

and friends, and to commemorate the students growth durintheir time at the school. The ceremonies are important for thestudents because it gives them a chance to reect and givethem closure during a time of change. Burnett said studentneed to be taught to look back on their past and use their suc

cesses and failures to shape the cominyears, and set goals as they enter middland high school.

Theyre not going to do that all ontheir own, Burnett said.

Cindy Illar said the celebrations ara nice and thoughtful way to commenthe students, allowing teachers to recognize student accomplishments and students to end a chapter in their lives ona happy note.

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All but one of the Board of Educa-tion members have a multi-year termafter they are voted in. The studentmember of the board is voted in bytheir peers, and their term ends with theschool year.

On Thursday, Christine Lukban,

was sworn in as the new student mem-ber of the board of education for the2012-2013 school year.

With more than 16,000 studentsin Calvert schools, Board of EducationPresident Rose Crunkleton said it is vital to have a student voiceon the board.

They are our customers, so we need to know whats on theminds of the students, she said.

She said the elected board members dont inuence the stu-dent board member selection process. According to the policiesgoverning the student board member position, students selecttheir nominee from the individual schools, and then the CalvertAssociation of Student Councils chooses a candidate from thosenominees to be the student board member.

To qualify, applicants must be either a rising junior or se-nior, have a 70 percent or greater overall grade average and ob-tain written parental consent.

Student board member mentor and school spokesperson GailBennett said most student board members serve one term, but

some, such as departing student membeKelsey Miller, have served two terms.

Bennett said once the candidathas been chosen, they are brought in tdiscuss the position and duties, as welas shadowing Bennett during a meetinto see how they are run. The students arencouraged to not attend work sessionswhich are held during the regular schooday, though they are welcome to atten

at their discretion if there is an item fodiscussion they have an interest in.

Once per month the student missetheir last class period to attend the boarmeeting held later in the day, which

Bennett said is arranged with the students teacher and principaso there is not negative impact on the student.

Student board members have adopted causes of their ownand lobbied to increase communication between the administration and the student body. Other student board member projects have included surveying students about food services animproving orientation for students.

Bennett said being on the board of education looks good tcolleges, but she nds the students often run because they wanto serve their community. Padding their rsum is a secondarythought, she said.

Its really a great experience for the students, Bennetsaid.

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Photo by Sarah MillerChristine Lukban is sworn in Thursday as the2012-2013 student Board o Education member.

Photos courtesy of Cindy Illa

Dowell Elementary School fth graders receive awards.

Dowell Elementary fth grade teachers makereading Pete the Cat and his Four Groovy But-tons into a ull production.

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After taking the top three slots inthe regional competition, Phillip Ward,Greg Foard and Willie Gray took rst,second and third places respectively atthe 39th annual SkillsUSA MarylandLeadership and Skills Conference inthe reghting category.

Ward, a volunteer with the NorthBeach Volunteer Fire Department andRescue Squad (NBVFD), will be head-ing to Kansas City in June to compete atthe national SkillsUSA event.

Foard, a volunteer with theBenedict Volunteer Fire Department(BVFD) in Charles County and recentCalvert High School graduate, said heand the other students were tested insafety, breathing apparatus, re con-trol and emergency medical care andrescue. They also had to demonstratetheir ability with ropes and ladders, andother equipment in addition to a writtentest. The regional competition was heldat the Huntingtown Volunteer Fire Depart-ment, while the state competition was heldat the Anne Arundel reghter trainingfacility.

Ward recently graduated from Hun-tingtown High School. He said he has beenwith NBVFD for two years. He said he rst

joined when he was 16, having seen his fa-ther and some friends get involved.Ward said he got loads of support

from his colleagues at the re department,and everyone tried to help him in some way.

Foard echoed Wards statement, say-ing the guys pushed me to do better andwork hard.

Foards co-workers are also pleasedwith his accomplishments, and not shyabout saying so.

Greg is my little protg, said BVFDre division captain Drew Stephens, add-ing Foard is one of the best young mem-bers weve had here in the last coupleyears and often takes initiative to learnabout equipment and technology.

Stephens said Foard was texting himwith updates throughout the day, and lethim know right away when the results werein.

He puts his full effort into everythinghe does, Stephens said. We were very im-pressed, but not surprised.

Foard has been with BVFD since hewas 16, having started as a junior mem-ber. He said is parents were in a volunteerre department when he was a child, andhe cant remember not wanting to be areghter.

Foard said Calvert Countys showingin the SkillsUSA competition spoke high-ly of the training reghters in SouthernMaryland receive. He said he, Ward andGray have been friends for a long time, andwent through training together.

People down here take it a lot moreseriously than other people do, he said.

Ward said he would like to make a ca-reer out of reghting, and would eventu-ally work his way into a paid position witha re department.

Gray, a recent graduatefrom Calvert High School, hasbeen with the Prince Freder-ick Volunteer Fire Department(PFVFD) since he was 12 andbecame a riding member whenhe was 16.

I was always there as akid and I just fell in love withit, he said.

Gray came in rst at theregional competition then thirdat the state, and said he andthe other young men owe theirsuccess to the training they re-ceived from county volunteersand the Calvert Career andTechnology Center.

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By Corrin M. HoweStaff Writer

Whether Southern Maryland residentschose to take a free tour of the Tall Shipof Delaware or pay for one of its ve sails,they will have no choice but to interact withthe crew, according to Betsy Montanio.

Passengers will haul lines and sing,Montanio said. She became a volunteercrewmember after the last time theKalmar

Nyckeldocked in Solomons several yearsago for a reenactment of the War of 1812.

Kalmar Nyckel is an authentic re-creation of a 17th century Dutch built ves-sel that brought Delawares rst settlers in1638.

The ships historical accuracy re-ects the sailing methodology of the early1600s, which passengers can experiencefor themselves. The ship has 8 sails, 8miles of rigging, and a crew of dedicatedvolunteer sailors to make the trip excitingfor all, according to a press release.

Montanio boasts of ne details andcraftsmanship. Its magnicent. When Irst saw it sailing on the ocean, I thought Iwas seeing a mirage.

All crew members are volunteers rep-

resenting all the trades necessary to sail it.In order to become a volunteer, a personmust undergo two weeks on board the shipduring the summer or ten weekends duringthe winter, according to Montanio.

The Kalmar Nyckel will arrive in Sol-omons on Wednesday after being part ofthe War of 1812 events down in Norfolk. Itwill be in Solomons until June 24.

TheKalmar Nyckelwill dock at Wa-termens Wharf, Solomons, located nextto the Chesapeake Biological Lab VisitorsCenter and will offer pirate sails from 10a.m. 12:30 p.m. and sunset sails from 5 7:30 p.m. both Friday and Saturday.

On Sunday the Kalmar Nyckel willhost free ship tours open to the public from10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and a pirate sail from 3 5:30 p.m.

All sails are $60 for adults and $40 forages 17 and younger. For tickets and moreinformation, please contact the KalmarNyckel Foundation ofce at (302) 429-7447(toll free at 866-659-7447 or www.kal-

marnyckel.org.A sail on the Kalmar Nyckel is a

unique way to learn about the ships mari-time and cultural history as well as experi-ence what it is really like to sail a Tall Ship.

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While Paul and Linda Rhodesof Huntingtown attended BaltimoresSailabration this past weekend, theydiscovered the same ships would besailing past the Twin Beaches. Theyinvited lifelong Calvert native LarryPhelps and his wife Sue to meet them atthe Boardwalk Caf for lunch to watchthe ships go by.

Shortly after noon, the two coupleshad seen at least one naval vessel pastin the distance. However, the grey hazeand the grey color of the ship only al-lowed spectators to see two naval ships

moving along at a fairly quick pace.Staff from the Chesapeake Beach

Resort and Spa greeted guests and showlive tracking of the Sailabration eet onwww.marinetrafc.com. The tall shipseveryone was waiting to see were stillshown in Baltimores Inner Harbor.

The overcast weather made thewait cooler as restaurant patrons ate anddrank and listened to live jazz music.

Its nice. The Rod N Reel is al-ways great to us, Nellie Bolton said.She and her friend Sandy Farrell camedown from North Beach Senior CenterApartments to the boat party.

The city of Baltimore, along withmany other partners, launched a week-long Sailabration, the kick-off the bicen-tennial celebration of the War of 1812.June marked the 200 year anniversaryof when President James Madison de-clared war on Britain.

According to literature posted on

the War of 1812 Bicentennial Commis-sion website, the signicance of the warwas a test of Americas ability to defenditself against the worlds most powerfulnavy at the time.

The result of the war was to con-rm the legitimacy of the Revolution:establish clear boundaries betweeneastern Canada and the United States;set conditions for control of the OregonTerritory; and free international tradefrom the constraints that had led to thewar. America emerged from the warwith an enhanced standing among thecountries of the world.

The opportunities to learn moreabout the war will continue over

the next ve years, according to thecommission.

The National Park Service, alongwith county governments, businessesand non-prots, have mapped out trailsmarking signicant places, people andevents that led to the birth of the Na-tional Anthem.

The land trail starts in Solomonsand ends at Fort McHenry, taking sev-eral side trips throughout Maryland,Virginia and Washington, D.C. Thewater routes begin in Tanger Island inVirginia and follow the Potomac andPatuxent river, and the Chesapeake Bayending near Baltimores InnerHarbor.

The trails focus on fourmajor events: the British ad-vance and withdrawal on thePatuxent, the British campaignfor Washington, the Battleof Baltimore and various di-

versionary raids and feints around theChesapeake, according to the brochurefound at Fairview Visitor Center.

The brochure also states one of thereasons for providing the trail is so thatthe trail stories and experiences pro-vided through museums, historic sites,

parks and refuges will inspire peopleto reect on this turbulent time and the

people and events that led to the writingof the Star-Spangled Banner.

The commission was the resultof an executive order issued by Gov-ernor Martin OMalley in Sept 2007for a multi-year cultural tourism andeducational initiative to commemorateMarylands unique contributions to the

defense and heritage of the nation in-cluding the pivotal clash that ensuredAmerican victory, an iconic ag, andour national anthem, The Star-SpangledBanner.

Brochures for Star-Spangled Ban-ner National Historic Trail can be foundin Calvert at: Solomons and FairviewVisitors Centers, and Jefferson Pat-terson Park and Museum; and in St.Marys at Sotterley Plantation andCharlotte Hall Visitors Center.

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Michelle Fecteau, center, sales manager at Chesapeake Beach Resort and Spa,visits with Sandy Farrell, left, and Nellie Bolton of North Beach. The women

came down from the Senior Center Apartments to watch the ships pass travelbetween Baltimore and Norfolk.

The Star-Spangled Banner Historic Trail Signs began appearingalong Route 4 this week to mark the beginning of the land routespotlighting for major events of the War of 1812.

The tall ship Gloria was part o the Sailabration. It is the ocial fagship andsail-training ship o the Colombian Navy, is home-ported in Cartagena.

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Preston Bowen, 22

Preston Al-len Bowen, 22 ofPrince Freder-ick MD. passed

away peacefullyon June 12, 2012,with his fam-ily by his side atGeorgetown Uni-versity Hospitalin WashingtonDC.

Preston wasborn on July 19, 1989 at Johns HopkinsHospital in Baltimore MD. He was the sonof David and Tammy Bowen.

Preston had Cerebral Palsy, yet he stillfound ways of expressing his love and affec-tion to those that were near and dear to him.As he grew older, the admiration of him byothers grew even stronger as it was evidentthat he was an extraordinary and a specialone-of-a-kind person. Loved by everyone

who was fortunate enough to know himduring his natural life; it was a great honorto have him as part of our life, words cannotsay how much he was loved and how muchhe will be missed. He was an inspiration tothose he touched and there will always be aspecial place in our hearts for the goodnessand kindness that he brought to others to beforever treasured.

Preston is predeceased by his lovingGrandmother Betty Jane Bowen and Ma-ternal Grandfather Robert Reece Sr.

Preston is survived by his father DavidBowen (Donna Thayer) of Prince Frederick,MD., and his mother Tammy Bowen of Cal-laway, MD., and his brother Justin Bowenof Prince Frederick, MD. He is also sur-vived by paternal grandfather Raymond D.Bowen Prince Frederick, MD., and mater-

nal grandmother Shirley Parcel LexingtonPark, MD.

Preston also leaves behind many auntsand uncles, Raymond L (Ebba) Bowen Or-lando, FL, Larry (Connie) Prince FrederickMD, Robert Reece JR. (Sandy Wathen)Hollywood MD, Tommy (Betty Lou) ReeceLexington Park MD, Scottie (Beth) ReeceLexington Park MD, Lisa (Tom) RaleyLexington Park MD., Brian (Marie) CorbinRidge MD, Mary Beth Reece (Aunt), andtoo many cousins and friends to name.

Pallbearers are Raymond L Bowen,Robert Reece Jr., Larry Bowen, MatthewBowen, Brian (Scooter) Corbin and Bran-don Reece.

Honorary pallbearers are Tommy Re-ece, Scottie Reece, Joshua Bowen, JasonBowen, Travis Bowen, Lisa Raley and Lau-rie Stone.

The family received friends June 18at Rausch Funeral Home, Port Republic,where a funeral service was held on June 19.

Memorial contributions may be madein Prestons name to the ARC of PrinceGeorges County 3116 Teal Lane, Bowie,MD 20715.

Douglas Carroll, 73

D o u g l a sFrederick Carrollof Owings, MDpassed away sud-denly June 16,2012 in HoneyBrook, PA. Hewas born October19, 1938 in Wash-ington, DC to Cal-

vert Wesley andAlice Dorothy(Gibbons) Carroll.

He received his education in Wash-ington, DC schools and graduated fromAnacostia High School in 1954 . While inhigh school he worked at the Sears DonutKitchen on Bladensburg Road. He receivedhis Bachelors Degree in Economics fromthe University of Maryland and his MastersDegree in Finance from George Washing-ton University. Doug served in the UnitedStates Navy aboard the USS Saratoga in theMediterranean Sea from September 1963until being discharged as a Petty Ofcer 3rdClass in August 1965.

He married Maureen Patricia Milan inNiagara Falls, NY on August 10, 1968.

Dougs professional career began in

1965 as a desk ofcer in the CommerceDepartments Africa Division. Doug sawmany changes at the Commerce Depart-ment during his career becoming editor ofCommerce America in 1978 and in 1980 itscurrent name Business America. He retiredas editor on June 3, 1998 after 34 years ofservice.

Doug was a member of the CovenantCommunity of Jesus the Good ShepherdChurch, Past President of the Kiwanis Clubof Southern Prince Georges County and amember of the American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206 in Chesapeake Beach,MD. In his leisure Doug enjoyed genealogyand astronomy. He was a doting grandfather

who had a tradition of making ice cream forkids and grandkids birthdays.

Surviving are his wife Maureen Patri-cia Carroll; three daughters, Allison Smithand her husband Justin of Tucson, AZ,Rebecca Clemens and her husband Craigof Eldersburg, MD, and Jennifer Carrollof Silver Spring, MD; ve grandchildren,Mykala and Evan Smith and Colton, Kyleand Alyssa Clemens; and a sister PatriciaAldersley of Annapolis, MD. Doug is alsosurvived by two nieces Lynn Bowers andSusan Aldersley, one nephew David Alder-sly and three cousins Millie Daniels, RobertTyler and Annette Carlton.

Relatives and friends were receivedfrom 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. on Wednesday, June20, 2012 at Rausch Funeral Home, P.A.,8325 Mt. Harmony Lane, Owings, MD. AMass of Christian Burial will be celebratedat 11:00 A.M. Thursday, June 21, 2012 at theCovenant Community of Jesus the GoodShepherd, 1601 West Mt. Harmony Road,Owings, MD 20736. Interment will followat Cedar Hill Cemetery, Suitland MD.

Memorial contributions may be madeto The Covenant Community of Jesus theGood Shepherd Church or American HeartAssociation, P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA23058-5216.

Ola Council, 92

E l i z a b e t hViola OlaCouncil, 92, ofL eonard t own,MD died peace-fully on June 13,2012 at her homein Leonardtown.

Born No-vember 7, 1919

in Hughesville,MD, she wasthe daughter ofthe late Frank Schultz and Irene JamesonSchultz.

Ola was married to the late Donald EarlCouncil, Sr. in 1945. She was a life-longresident of Charles and St. Mary's County.She had lived in California, Maryland priorto her last residence in Cedar Lane Apart-ments in Leonardtown, MD.

Ola was a graduate of Strayer BusinessSchool. She was a civilian employee onthe Patuxent Naval Air Station and retiredfrom the Personnel Department of PublicWorks after 27 years of dedicated service.Throughout her lifetime, she always gaveback to the community as a volunteer andofcer in the Power Squadron, Lions Club,

National Association of Professional Wom-en, and many other local organizations.Ola was very creative and loved arts andcrafts projects, many of which she donatedfor fundraisers, gave as gifts and used indecorating her home. She looked forwardto teaching and sharing with others whoalso had the same interests in crafts, quilt-ing, sewing, cooking, crocheting, knitting,and gardening. She was an avid reader ofromance novels and The Washington Post.Her other favorite pastimes included play-ing cards (Pitch and Rummy), completingcrossword puzzles and simply spendingtime with friends and neighbors. Aboveall, Ola will be remembered as a very caringand giving "people" person - always want-ing to put a smile on everyone's face andtelling jokes when least expected. Fondmemories of her wonderful nature will re-

main in the hearts of many who shared helife.

She is survived by her daughter, MaryElizabeth Council of Plantation, FL; hedaughter-in-law, Betty Council of ViennaMO; her granddaughter Nicole Council oGainesville, FL, Angie Council Watheof Leonardtown, MD, Chris Council oVienna, MO, Jeff Council of Vichy, MODonna Council Knox of Corpus ChristiTX, Todd Mattingly of Callaway, MD, andSherri Bradley of New Orleans, LA; hesister, Elsie Dent of Millersville, MD; stepgrandsons, David, Shannon and Brandon13 great-grandchildren; one great-greagrandson; nieces and nephews, Jane SchultCollins, Paul "Pete" Dent, Irene Dent, Howard Dent and Sophie Mahoney. In additionto her husband and parents, she is also preceded in death by her son, Donald "SnakeEarl Council, Jr. and her brother, JimmiSchultz.

The family received friends for Ola'Life Celebration on Monday, June 18, 2012at the Brinseld Funeral Home, Leonar

dtown. A Mass of Christian burial wacelebrated on Tuesday, June 19, 2012, at StAloysius Church in Leonardtown, MD withReverend John Dakes, pastor of the churchas the celebrant. Interment followed inCharles Memorial Gardens in Leonardtown, MD.

Memorial contributions may be madto Hospice of St. Mary's, P.O. Box 625Leonardtown, MD 20650 or the Cedar LanRetirement Community, 22680 Cedar LanCourt, Leonardtown, MD 20650.

Angela Long, 46

Angela Kar-en "Boo-Boo"Long, 46 of Me-

chanicsville, MDand formerly ofClements, passedaway at her resi-dence on June 18,2012 surroundedby her lovingfamily.

Born Janu-ary 16, 1966 inLeona r d t ow n ,MD., she was the daughter of the late AlberVivian "Sonnie" Lyon and Lucille Thompson Lyon.

She was the loving wife of Stanley L"Vernie" Long, whom she married on January 6, 1984 in Holy Angels Catholic Church

She is survived by her children Brandon A. Long and his wife Melissa, Samanth

M. Long, Colin A. Long and a grand daughter Hailey Joy Long all of MechanicsvilleMD., and her siblings Albert Lyon, RonniLyon (Melinda), Kathy Lawrence (Mac) anBrenda Gardiner (Mike) all of ClementsMD. She was preceded in death by her sistein-law Donna Lyon and her nephew AlberL. "Speedy" Lyon, Jr.

Boo-Boo was a member of the Chopticon High School graduating class of 1984She was employed as a Buyer III for BAESystem for 28 yrs. She enjoyed spendintime with her family and was a supporter oRelay for Life fundraisers.

The family received friends on Wednesday, June 20, 2012 at Mattingley-GardineFuneral Home chapel. A Mass of Christianburial will be celebrated on Thursday, Jun21, 2012 at 10:00AM in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Mechanicsville

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MD with Father John Mattingly ofciating.Pallbearers will be "Lil" Mac Law-

rence, Pat Lyon, Adam Lyon, Frank Long,George Coppage and Josh Colliower. Hon-orary pallbearers will be Jamie Johnson,Speedy Lyon, Dustin Gilbert, Ray Quade,Danny Rhodes and Kevin Mann.

Craig Mellies, 63

Craig Leon-ard Mellies, 63,of Leonardtown,MD passed awayon June 16, 2012at his residencesurrounded by hisloving family.

Born on Jan-uary 24, 1949 inPeoria, IL, he wasthe son of the lateRussell Melliesand Ruby (Mellies) Hodgson, and stepfather

Paul Hodgson.Craig was the loving husband of Wanda

Faye Norris Mellies, whom he married onMay 21, 2005 in Callaway, MD.

Craig is survived by his children Ben-jamin Paul Mellies (Amy) of Reisterstown,MD, Joshua Aaron Mellies of California,MD, Christina Leigh Mellies of Hollywood,MD, and 2 grandchildren Destiny and IanMellies. Craig is also survived by his sistersGloria (Mellies) Dill (Robert) of Wichita, KS,and Sylvia (Mellies) Wagerle (Craig) of WestChester, PA, a stepsister Sharon Hildreth andstepbrother Roger Hodgson, both of Hutchin-son, KS.

Craig was preceded in death by stepsis-ters Janalyn McMurphy and Marilyn Gooch.

Craig graduated from Sterling HighSchool in KS in 1967. He joined the United

States Navy in May of 1967, duty stationsincluded Vietnam (swiftboat river rats) andPatuxent River Naval Air Station in Lex-ington Park, MD, retiring after 20+ years ofservice. Craig belonged to the VFW and thePatuxent Moose Lodge, and enjoyed spend-ing time with family and friends.

The family received friends on Tuesday,June 19, 2012, at Mattingly-Gardiner FuneralHome Leonardtown, MD. A funeral servicefollowed on June 20, 2012, in the FuneralHome Chapel with Deacon Bill Nickersonofciating.

Pallbearers were Robert Dill, Craig Wa-gerle, Ralph Heard, Wade Norris, Troy Nor-ris, and John Mitchell. Honorary Pallbearerswere Jerry Norris, Perry Guy, Alex Sogn,and Brennon Norris.

Contributions may be made to Hospice

of St. Marys P.O. Box 629 Leonardtown,MD 20650, and/or Charlotte Hall VeteransHome 29449 Charlotte Hall Road CharlotteHall, MD 20622.

Bernie Norris Jr., 56

Robert Ber-nard BernieNorris Jr., 56,died on June 12,2012 at his homein Hollywood,MD, surroundedby his lovingfamily, after acourageous battle

with cancer.

Born May 18, 1956, in Leonardtown,MD, he was the son of Helen G. Norris ofHollywood, MD and the late Robert B. Nor-ris, Sr.

Bernie married his beloved wife, Deb-ora Annette Garner Norris on December17, 1977 at St. Johns Church in Hollywood,MD. Together they had ve children. Heretired in April 2012 from St. MarysCounty Department of Public Works as aHighway Foreman. He was also employedby the State Highway Administration andworked with his son, Brian, doing excavat-ing and farm work. His lifelong hobby wasfarming.

In addition to his mother and wife,Bernie is also survived by his children, LisaMarie Ledman (Chris) of Hollywood, MD,Kelly Lynn Norris of Hollywood, MD, Me-lissa Ann Dean (Ryan) of Chaptico, MD,Robert Bernard Robbie Norris III, Holly-wood, MD, Brian Manning Norris of Hol-lywood, MD; seven grandchildren, Tyler,Shawn, Kerri, Devin, Tyra, Kyle and Jason;four sisters, Rose Miller of Hollywood,

MD, Mary Norris-Goddard (Paul) of Hol-lywood, MD, Patricia Norris of Hollywood,MD, and Saraha Norris (Paul) St. MarysCity, MD.

In addition to his father, he is also pre -ceded in death by his brother, Manning Jo-seph Norris.

Family received friends for Ber-nies Life Celebration on Thursday, June14, 2012, at the Brinseld Funeral Home,22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown,MD 20650. A Mass of Christ ian burial wascelebrated by Reverend Raymond Schmidton Friday, June 15, 2012 at St. John FrancisRegis Catholic Church in Hollywood, MD.Interment followed in St. Johns ChurchCemetery.

Pallbearers were be Doc Dillow,Charles Garner, Jimmy Garner, Glenn Nor-

ris, John Raley, and Chris Yates. HonoraryPallbearers were his grandchildren.Memorial donations may be made to

Hospice of St. Marys, P.O. Box 625, Leon-ardtown, MD 20650.

Charlene Sparrow, 69

C h a r l e n eFarrall Sparrow,69, of PrinceFrederick, MDpassed away onJune 14, 2012 inPrince Frederick,MD.

C h a r l e n ewas born June

21, 1942 to Ferdi-nand and CeceliaFarrell in LaPla-ta, Maryland. She moved to Calvert Countyin 1976. Charlene enjoyed many activities,but she really enjoyed being in the Red HatSociety of Prince Frederick, MD. She wasalso very involved in her church, St. JohnVianney. One of her favorite past timeswas to play cards, but poker was her game.When Charlene stepped into the kitchenyou knew there was going to be somethingspecial ending up on your plate; you couldonly wish it was her famous fried chicken.

Charlene was predeceased by her par-ents, her husband Douglas Sparrow, Sr. andher son Douglas Sparrow, Jr.

She is survived by her children JanMcAnallen of Bixby, OK, Stan Sparrow, ofAnnapolis, MD, and Susan Higgs of Prince

Frederick, MD. She is also survived byher grandchildren Jeremiah and ChristinaSparrow, Whitney and Hannah McAnallen,and Cynthia, Billy, and Taylor Higgs.

The family received friends on June18, 2012 at St. John Vianney CatholicChurch 470 Main Street, Prince Frederick,MD 20678. A mass of Christian Burialwas offered on June 19, 2012 at the church.Interment followed after the mass in thechurch cemetery.

Contributions may be made in Char-lene's name to Calvert Hospice, P.O. Box838, Prince Frederick, MD 20678.

Arrangements provided by the RauschFuneral Home, Port Republic.

Curtis Wertz, 73

Curtis BrianWertz, 73, of PortRepublic, Mary-land passed awayon June 14, 2012

at the MandrinHouse in Har-wood, Maryland.He was born onNovember 25,1938 in Washing-ton Boro, Penn.,to the late Josephand Anna Mae Kilheffer Wertz, Jr.

Besides his parents, Curtis was pre-deceased by his rst wife, Phyllis J. Wertzand siblings Joseph Wertz III and Irene M.Sauders.

Curtis received an honorable dischargefrom the Navy after serving 10 years andwas a Vietnam Veteran. He helped start

Dunkirk Supply, working as a managerthen went on to become Vice PresidentAfter his rst retirement from there, hewent back to work there as a truss designerHe worked for 35 years with Ed HowlinDunkirk Supply. He loved to play golf, andwas a member of the GMA Golng GroupCurtis was a member of the American Legion Post #206 Chesapeake Beach, anda very active member of the Elks Lodge#2620 in Prince Frederick, Maryland.

He is survived by his wife, Sharon LeeWalker of Port Republic, Maryland, fatheof Steven B. Wertz (Sheila) of Huntingtown, Maryland and Stephanie J. Morri(Michael) of Deltona, Florida. Stepfather oShelley L. Combs (William), of Port St. Lucie, Florida and Nicolette K. May (Danielof Port Republic, Maryland. Step Grandfather of Danielle Philipps, Keith May, Rachael May, Dana May, and Scott Combshe is also survived by a brother, Robert BWertz of Washington Boro, Pennsylvaniand sisters Janet Gerlach of LandisvillePennsylvania, and Doris L. Wertz of Co

lumbia, Penn.The family received friends on Tuesday June 19, 2012 at the Rausch FuneraHome, P.A., 4405 Broomes Island RoadPort Republic. A Memorial Service waheld on Wednesday June 20, 2012, 11 A.Mat Christ Episcopal Church, 3100 BroomeIsland Road Port Republic, Maryland20676. Inurnment followed in SouthernMemorial Gardens, Dunkirk, Maryland.

Memorial contributions may be madeto either Christ Episcopal Church ComforGivers, 3100 Broomes Island Road, PorRepublic, Maryland 20676 or MandrinHouse, 3675 Solomons Island Road, Harwood, Maryland 20776.

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Contributing WritersJoyce BakiKeith McGuireSusan ShawSherrod Sturrock

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By Susan Shaw

Calvert County

Commissioner, 2nd District

By Evan K. Slaughenhoupt, Jr.

Calvert County Commissioner, District 3

Should We Only Listen to

the 1 Percent?Its a Small World

Recently, the Board of County Com-missioners (BOCC) held two public hear-ings on Special Tax Districts or STDs.(Yes, there is another kind of STD.)

A Special Tax District (STD) is a nancing mechanismwhereby a community with commonly owned infrastructure (of-ten called a private community) can petition the BOCC to assessa special tax on each property owner in the communitys propertytax bill to maintain and upgrade the common infrastructure. Re-cent petitions were received from the Drum Point Property Owners

Association (DPPOA) and the Property Owners Association of theChesapeake Ranch Estates (POACRE).Each of these communities was established during the 1940s

and 1950s primarily as summer or second home communities.Covenant fees, required by the original deeds, were permanent-ly set at $10 per lot. Yet, each of these communities commonlyowned infrastructure includes roads, dams or causeways, lakes,

beaches, and more. Drum Point comprises about 1200 lots andabout 800 (more or less) lot owners. POACRE is comprised ofabout 4800 owners. They were built before road standards withdirt or gravel roads and no storm water management, sometimeson steep slopes or cliffs overlooking the water. The $10 covenantfee became insufcient to perform routine maintenance like grassmowing, trash pick-up, or entrance lighting decades ago, let alonedealing with the roads, dams, causeways, and community areas,which are extensive at POACRE and include an airport, two beach-es, a stables, a camping area, ball elds, playgrounds, Lake Lariat,lake and beach amenities, an administration building, a club house

building, parking areas, entrances, gardens, maintenance build-

ings, and more, all aging.Paving and maintaining these private roads for safety, access,convenience, and property values could not be done without somesort of special assessment or tax. Storm water management is in-tegrally tied to road grading and paving. With increased standardsand regulations, especially from the state legislature, the costs ofengineering the improvements, meeting the Critical Area regu-lations along the waterfront, and meeting increasingly stringentstorm water regulations has sky-rocketed, increasing the need forSTDs to pay for the improvements and the maintenance of thoseimprovements.

Drum Point roads are paved using previous STD money.Paved roads require maintenance and, eventually, re-paving.Storm water is being addressed. Should the property owners betaxed via the STD for other community upgrades and to pay forcommunity administration, management, and stafng of a com-munity-owned building? Over 300 property owners signed a peti-tion seeking to hold the costs down. A majority of those in atten-dance at the public hearing (a small percentage of the number of

petition-signers) advocated for paying more to cover more, includ-ing more administration.

POACRE has been struggling to pave their roads, all 66miles of them! That is a LOT of road mileage. Engineering theroad improvements and the required storm water retrots is veryexpensive and time-consuming because the roads were designedwithout standards, without adequate widths and setbacks, and onchallenging topography. Three successive 5 year STDs have al-lowed POACRE to pave almost half of their roads, with permitsobtained and STD funds available for many more. At the publichearing on the petition for another 5 year STD, the majority whocame out to testify, which was about 1% of the owners, cared lessabout safety, access, convenience, and property values than aboutwhat was affordable in their decreased economic circumstances.What about the other 99%? Did they assume that the STD wouldcontinue without their in-put?

What would YOU do, were you a County Commissioner?Would you listen to those who testied? Those who signed the

petition? Try to guess where the 99% silent majority stood, in the

case of POACRE? Stay tuned for the vote.

COMMISSIONER CORNER

COMMISSIONER CORNER

Recently, a conversation with afew Maryland State Police ofcers re-minded me of the saying, Its a smallworld. Our conversation focused uponan upcoming summer camp for kidsthese Troopers call Camp COPS, be-ing held at Kings Landing Park July16 20, 2012.

In an actual training camp thatsimulates the same courses state troop-ers are required to complete before

they serve the public, youth experiencea brief study of the physical training, self disciplineand courtesy each trooper undertakes in one week.

Each camper is instructed by troopers whoknow the value of reinforcing good choices andgiving direction to those who choose the right pathto follow.

The concept for this camp is to instill in theminds of youth that the police are truly interestedin their well being and not interested in arrestingthem. The police realize that the greatest naturalresource is the youth, for the youth of today are theleaders of tomorrow. They are doing their part toclose any gaps between young people and the po-lice by effectively putting to use the Police-Com-munity Relations aspect of preventing problems

before they develop.The camp is an opportunity to provide youth

with a positive attitude toward the law enforcementprofession, while building self-condence, self-esteem, self-discipline, self-respect and respect forothers.

The efforts of many dedicated volunteers andstate and local law enforcement personnel, theseand other similar programs continue to be a posi-tive experience for all involved.

At the conclusion of this rewardingprogram, each camper participates in agraduation ceremony. These camps haveeven sparked the interest in following thecareer choice of those law enforcement

personnel who prove to be a positive in-uence in their life.

So, you wonder how the conversa-tion about Camp COPS made for the as-sertion that, Its a small world?

Todays children have their own

challenges, debatable if on par with thesocial unrest, violence and disrespect for law en-forcement that was prominent during my youth, thelate 1960s.

Facing challenges during those days, nowRetired Trooper Albert R. Vish, Community Re-lations Ofcer of the Pennsylvania State Police,along with Troopers John Prandy (deceased) andRobert Price (retired), conceived of an opportunitycalled Camp Cadet, rst held in 1970, and thenturned their vision into reality for youth to partici-

pate in a program that removed false images of lawenforcement.

The creation of Camp Cadet became a modelfor other states with the Maryland State Police Bar-racks U, Prince Frederick, Calvert County, adopt-ing the Camp Cadet model creating in 1998, CampCOPS.

Growing up in Pennsylvania, I was a year tooold to attend the rst Camp Cadet, but the followingyear and for several years served as a camp coun-selor and staff ofcer. Imagine my surprise when Ilearned that camp for which I devoted much timeand energy in the 1970s later became the modelfor our own Camp COPS here in Calvert County.

I predict the graduating ceremony for CampCOPS this year will be unique and memorable.

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North Beach Hosts Eat, Drink, Go Local

One Month Shy of 20 Years, Medart GalleriesChanges Locations to Take the Next Step


The Town of North Beach and theMaryland Wineries Association hostedits Second Annual Eat, Drink, Go Localon the boardwalk Saturday.

During Maryland Wine Week, theassociation celebrated local wines andproduce in themed events throughout thestate.

We pair quality restaurants andwine shops to celebrate local wine andproduce, said Jade Ostner, event coor-dinator. Besides local farmers and a fewother venders, Ostner said there werefour local restaurant/caterers which pre-pared meals with local product s. SixteenMaryland wineries were represented, in-cluding four of the ve Calvert wineries

were represented as well as Port of Leon-ardtown Winery.

The weather was slightly warm andhumid, but with a breeze as small groupsclustered around the tents.

Attendees had the choice of purchas-ing a Tasting Pass for $15, which pro-vided them a sampling glass and samples

of wines at the various booths. For $25,they received a Food and Wine Pairing

Pass which included the same with theaddition of food samples and a six-bottlecarrier.

Ron Brunson, a regular of FridaysCreek Winery in Owings, said, We buyalmost all our wine exclusively from Fri-

days Creek. He paused and laughedWell, the kind not from a box.

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Hugs Goodbye, Teresa Schrodel says as she gives ayoung female client a hug and turns to an middle-aged man,And hugs Hello.

Designer and co-owner of Medart Galleries in Dunkirk,Schrodel is a ball of energy and affection. She says it is be-cause of the Italian in her. Her father met and married hermother in Italy.

Schrodel and John Moran, a long time customer, leanover a badge, a paper certicate and what looked like anengraved KA-Bar knife. They are discussing mat colors andframe designs.

Moran is looking to surprise his son, who recentlyearned a Combat Action Badge.

At one point, Moran says, good enough.Schrodel turns and walks to a wall of frame corners

Velcroed to the wall. I dont like that. Good enough is not a

word I use, she said.A few minutes later, she says, let me do my thing.He agrees, I trust you.In between decisions, Schrodel asks Moran about his

job, his wife and his son. Her conversation indicates that sheknows what he used to do, how long he did it and what heis doing now.

When shes not asking about him about the project, sheis telling him about the stores move across the street behindthe Giant in Dunkirk.

Frank (her brother and co-owner) found a spaceacross the street. You know hes been building frames out ofmy parents basement for 20 years, she said.

She goes on to explain how the move is going to doubletheir space and allow Frank to be on location without payingthe rent usually involved in retail space. Dunkirk GatewayBusiness Center originally started off as commercial butnow it has mixed usage, including a hardware store, a pot-tery shop, personal trainer and ofces spaces.

It was time for a positive change, said Schrodel.

She and her brother had reached the point in their business when they had to decide whether or not they wanted totake the next step.

We are sad to leave the (current) shopping center. Weare like family. We looked out for each other.

However, she is looking forward to forging similar re

lationships with the occupants at the new location, wherethey will carry new lines. These include new artists, newartwork and fused glassware.

A few weeks away from the move, she is surprised ahow busy her current location continues to be. The currenlocation, in the same shopping center as Safeway, closes onJune 30, but shes not sure they will be open on July 1 a10735 Town Center Blvd. Suite 1.

Her parents, William Bill and Annamaria Radosevic, opened the rst retail location in 1979 on Andrews AiForce Base. They opened their Dunkirk location in 1992For a full history of the store, including the original partneand logo, go to their website at www.medartgallaries.com.

She said her parents have given Frank and her theisupport and guidance. At 82-years-old, her father is moving furniture in the new location, while her mother, 78, ispackling.

We are so excited, Schrodel said. This has been avery positive experience. Im keeping other businesses verybusy.Teresa Schrodel, designer or Medart Galleries, works with JohnMoran on a rame to display his sons great accomplishment.

Carmen Schrodel, daughter, and Danielle Otranto, neighbor, arewrapping pictures to move to the new location.

Joyce Sleeper and her son, Scott, were down rom Pennsylvania to help their cousins, Zachary andKailyn Cox sell produce rom White Oak Point Farm. Zachary said they are at the boardwalk everyFriday night during the Farmers Market season.

Alan and Su Crutchfeld, rom Fridays CreekWinery in Owings, pour samples.

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Southern Maryland celebratedbusinesses and executives for theirdemonstrated excellence at the

12th annual Leading Edge Awards,June 13 at the Greater Waldorf Jay-cees Community Center.

Honoring individuals andbusinesses that spur economicgrowth within the region, the eventshowcases those who exemplifythe qualities synonymous withbusiness success: performance ex-cellence, innovation and an unwav-ering dedication to customers andstaff, Dr. Daniel Mosser, vice pres-ident of the College of SouthernMarylands Division of ContinuingEducation and Workforce Develop-ment, said in a press release.

Among other tri-county awardwinners, Calvert Systems Engi-neering, Inc. was awarded Calvert

County Business of the Year.Calvert Systems Engineering,

Inc. is a women-owned engineer-ing and consulting services rmthat provides software and systems engineering, conguration management, quality assurance and programmanagement. Headquartered in Prince Frederick, it has experienced tremendous growth while providingsuperior value with unparalleled commitment to customer and community service.

Co-hosting and presenting awards were Calvert County Technology Council, Charles County Tech-nology Council, The Patuxent Partnership, Small Business Development Center for the Southern Region ofMaryland (SBDC), The Corporate Center at CSM and CSM Foundation. Platinum sponsors included ChaneyEnterprises, MedStar St. Marys Hospital, the Greater Waldorf Jaycees and CSM.

For information about the Leading Edge Awards, visit www.corporatecenter.csmd.edu.

Community

Colorful feathers, balloons, beads, crayons and markets alongwith Lego kits, science tools and lots of glue await the start of theCollege of Southern Marylands Kids College Monday at all threecampuses. Kids College offers half-day and full-day camps as wellas before and after care for youngsters of working parents throughAugust 16. In addition to arts and crafts camps, Kids College offersmusic and theater, science, sports and athletics, engineering andinformation technology, languages and literature, and math andgame strategies. For information and schedule, visit www.csmd.edu/KidsCollege.

Larry Wechbaugh of Constellation Energy is one of the busi-ness men who attended the monthly Chamber of Commerce Busi-ness After Hours sponsored by Curtis Homes. In addition to moneyraised for the chambers student scholarship fund, $700 was raised

for End Hunger of Calvert County.

Waiting for Little Hands

Business AfterHours Raises Money

for End Hunger

Calvert Systems Engineeringon the Leading Edge

Cub Scouts Working for

Pinewood Derby Track

Honored during the 12th Leading Edge Awards were, from left, Chaney En-terprises President and CEO William F. Childs IV as CEO of the Year; ChristineWray for MedStar St. Marys Hospital as CSM Partnership in Education; GlenIves for Sabre Systems, Inc. as The Patuxent Partnership Member Firm of the Year;

Aaron Krebeck for Charles County Public Library as Charles County TechnologyCompany of the Year; Brian Keesee, president of Crown Trophy of Waldorf andco-owner of Pothole Pros, as SBDC Small Business Person of the Year; and DonnaCroll for Calvert Systems Engineering, Inc. as Calvert County Business of the Year.


Boys form Cub Scout Pack 262 gathered at thePrince Frederick Elks Lodge for a carwash fund-raiser to purchase a new pinewood derby track. Forfour hours Saturday morning, the boys waved in carsfrom Dares Beach Road to take part in the fundraiser.

Cub Scout Chris Kulp said they need a newtrack because during the last pinewood derby race,the cars kept falling off the track and other mecha-nisms didnt work right. He said the races are heldevery January, so they have some time to achievetheir goal.

Pack leader Dina Kulp said holding fundrais-ers like the carwash teaches scouts they have to

give something to get something back. Instead ofhaving the track handed to them, they are workinghard to earn it. As a whole, she said scouting teachesthe boys leadership skills, which they will use theirwhole lives long.

Chris Kulp said he had fun during the carwash,because he and his f riends got to use bug spongesand hoses and have fun with each other. Scout TylerSmith said they had a similar fundraiser last year.

The summer wont be all work and no play forthe boys. Soon they will be heading off to camp,where they will learn how to shoot a BB Gun and usea bow and arrow. Smith and Chris Kulp said they willbe partners during the trip.

Dina Kulp said Pack 262 is welcoming newmembers. Pack meetings are held monthly. For moreinformation, visit www.pack262huntingtown.scout-lander.com or contact Dina Kulp at [email protected] or Karrin Alman at [email protected].

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Photos By Sarah Miller

Pack 262 shows off their pinewood derby cars and awards.

Cub Scouts from Pack 262 wash cars to raise money for apinewood derby track.

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Absinthe: Grab a Piece of the CircusBy Carrie MunnStaff Writer

Southern Maryland ve-piece Ab-sinthe formed in 2005, when brothers-in-law Mike a.k.a. Hannibal and Hyde VonHitchcock decided to re-invent the cover

band.Finding more like-minded musi-

cians, that not only rock musically butunderstand the importance of an enter-taining live show, theyve built up a fan

base throughout the region and play barsand pubs, as well as big stages like RamsHead Live.

Vocalist Hyde Von Hitchcock is fromCalvert County and in addition to beingAbsinthes lively frontman, is a full-timefather and owner of Hitchcock Automotiveand Custom Exhaust. He calls himself anextreme entertainer and names DavidBowie, Scott Weiland of Stone Temple Pi-lots/Velvet Revolver, and Trent Reznor of

Nine Inch Nails as a few of many musicalinuences.

Hannibal, originally from Bowie, hasbeen a guitarist for 26 years and said hedrew inuence from axe icons Jimi Hen-

drix, Stevie Ray Vaughan and Eddie VanHalen. He told The County Times that hesa dad and husband rst, and has a day job,

but music has always been his passion andhed love the opportunity to play full-time.

The bands name, he said, was in-spired by one of Hydes favorite actorsdrinking absinthe in the movie FromHell. Hyde explained further that absintheis one of the most artistically prolicmuse-lled drinks of all time. He said it

had gotten a bad wrap in the late 19th cen-tury, labeled deadly and falsely perceivedas a hallucinogenic, causing it to be bannedin many places. The drink was recently re-introduced in America and the stigmas at-tached found to be completely false.

Drummer Billy the Kid said hes beenkeeping beats forever. He said Absintheshows are crazy, because you never knowwhats going to happen. He said he has too

many inuences to name and would loveto become a national act.

Munky-Bonez, the bassist, hales fromFriendship and has been mastering his in-strument for 8 years. He said Pantera, NineInch Nails and Rob Zombie have been in-uential on his music.

He is a full-time musician, audio en-gineer and producer and describes an Ab-sinthe show as sweet melodic mayhem

packed with high energy performances.Jason, who plays guitar with the group

as Dr. X, said hes been playing for 22years. He said his inuences include LedZeppelin, Nirvana, The Who and Hendrix.When asked to describe the band, he said,We dont follow what the rest of the worlddoes we have our own standards ofwhat is acceptable entertainment.

Hyde told The County Times, Wehave a vision to express artistically, add-ing their very unconventional array of mu-sic offers something for everyone. Whileit might not be songs the audience recog-nizes or expects, many like what they hearand seek out the material they play afterhearing Absinthes version.

He said fans of DC 101 and 98 Rockwill dig their always changing setlist thatincludes covers from groups like Alice InChains, Tool and Radiohead. We have asimple drive to not only entertain, but puton an intense show, he said.

While their gigs are covers, all bandmembers said theyre gradually workingon originals. Munky-Bonez said greatthings take time, explaining the group istaking its time to produce work they can

take pride in and offering originals thatwill have a bigger impact on the crowds.

We have big dreams on a little bud-get, and work days, but no road is with-out turns, Hyde said. We have excitingthings in the works.

Catch a sonically and visually en-tertaining performance by Absin

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