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Rain Didnt Dampen First Back to School Block Party

By Sarah Miller Staff Writer It was raining with a little thunder and lightning Saturday, but at Trinity United Methodist Church it was a walk in the park last year there was a hurricane. This was the second planned but first held Back to School Block Party at Trinity United Methodist Church in Prince Frederick. Hurricane Irene put a stop to the first, but Saturdays rains simply drove this years event indoors. Even with the weather, the event was a success said Tina Esposito, one of the coordinators. Strewn throughout the church was a Mad Science demonstration with Jupiter John and Mr. Tom and his reptiles. There were also a number of vendors on hand, as well as as a Lego room, face painting and crafts. Esposito said they had planned tractor rides and exhibits from the local fire department, rescue squad and SWAT team, but those had to be canceled. There were also several acts and onstage entertainers throughout the day, suck as The Funny Magic Dude, Christian rock band Follow The Way, a Zumba demonstration with Lindsay Owen and a Tae Kwan Do demonstration from the Black Belt Academy of Prince Frederick. There were also gift bags handed out with school supplies gathered by members of the church, Esposito said. The church intends to hold the Back to School Block Party again next year. Planning begins in November or December and continues through the winter and spring, with final details being wrapped up during the summer. Esposito said they welcome anyone who wants to get involved. For more information, visit www.trinityumchurch.org or call 410-535-1782.

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Changes Coming to Moped and Scooter Rules

By Sarah Miller Staff Writer As of Oct. 1, new Maryland Law will require all motor scooters and mopeds to be titled and insured, and the operators and passengers wear Department of Transportation approved helmets and eye protection. Eye protection is not required on vehicles already equipped with a windshield. Operators of these vehicles must possess a valid drivers license or a moped operators permit, according to a Maryland State Police press release. Operators must carry proof of the insurance with them whenever they are operating the scooter and moped. Titles can be obtained through the Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) and when a title is obtained, the vehicle owner will be provided with a decal to be displayed on the rear of the vehicle. MVA Organization Relations Employee Buel C. Young said the titling process can be completed on line in the next couple of weeks, when the system gets up and running. Owners of vehicles already with a VIN will use that while owners without a VIN will fill out a form to be assigned one for the vehicle. Getting the decal costs $5, while titling the vehicle will cost $20. The titling cost and 6 percent excise tax on new purchases will be waived for anyone who owned a moped or motor scooter and completes the process before Oct. 1. Dan Burris with Olde Towne Insurance in Leonardtown said insurance for the vehicles costs approximately $166 per year for full coverage and $100 for liability only, though prices can fluctuate between providers. According to www.mva.maryland.gov, a motor scooter is defined in Maryland Vehicle Law, Section 11-134.5 as a non-pedal vehicle that has a seat for the operator, two wheels, of which one is 10 inches or more in diameter, a step-through chassis a motor with a rating of 2.7 brake horsepower or less or if the motor is an internal combustion engine, with a capacity of 50 cubic centimeters piston displacement or less and is equipped with an automatic transmission. Calvert Sheriff 1st Sgt. Timothy Buckmaster said they will allow a grace period while disseminating new moped and motor scooter regulations in the county. He said he sees at least five per day, and they seem to be an alternative form of transportation for individuals who cannot afford a car and all the associated causes. Its gonna be a game changer, he said. sarahmiller@countytimes.net

Man Sentenced in Meat Cleaver Attack

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer A Huntingtown man who threw a meat cleaver that hit another man in face during an altercation on Feb. 17 was sentenced Monday to five years in prison suspended down to just one year with credit for 193 days served. The attorney for John Louis Marks III, 21, Mark Carmean, said that while his client was being punished for the incident he could not understand why the victim in the case, an Edward Barton, had not also been charged because Barton was the one who drove up to Marks home that day and brandished a knife. Carmean said that some witnesses to the incident, apparently the result of a longtime relationship between the two gone bad, saw Barton put the knife to Marks throat. My client was obviously very scared, very upset, Carmean said. After the initial incident Marks went back into his house and retrieved a meat cleaver and chased Barton up the propertys driveway. After Marks turning back, Barton came back up the driveway, Carmean said, to retrieve his own knife. It was then that Marks threw his meat cleaver at him, hitting him in the face. He wishes he had locked the door, he wished he had not gone out there, Carmean said. He felt truly threatened. In a letter from Barton read to the court by Assistant States Attorney Andrew Rappaport, Barton said he and his family had incurred over $100,000 in medical bills and had nerve damage in his face. My actions did not warrant having a meat cleaver thrown at me that couldve killed me, Rappaport read from Bartons letter. Judge Marjorie Clagett said that Marks might have had a chance if he had went to trial and claimed self-defense. You couldve rolled the dice and you couldve won, you couldve rolled the dice and you couldve lost, Clagett said, adding that his extensive juvenile record did not help him. The problem with all of those is that they catch up to you, Clagett said. guyleonard@countytimes.net

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By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Students in the Yardley Hills development in Prince Frederick have the opportunity to get homework help every Tuesday at the School Success Center. In addition to homework help, students get a chance to meet county commissioners and lawyers, go on field trips and learn things like playing chess or time management and research skills. The center, going into its fourth year, is a collaborative effort between the Tri-County Youth Services Bureau, the Calvert County Minority Business Alliance, the Community Mediation Center of Calvert County and the Concerned Black Men of Calvert County, Inc. In addition to partner organizations, the center takes volunteers from the community to tutor and mentor the kids, ideally offering the students some one-on-one homework help. A number of computers donated by the College of Southern Maryland are valuable to students to use as needed for research projects and other activities. It was a real blessing to get them, said Patricia

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School Success Center Promotes After School Learning

Commissioner Pat Nutter volunteering to explain the political process to children at the School Success Center.

Photo courtesy of Patricia Wheeler Engineers from Constellation Energy volunteering to educate children at the School Success Center about nuclear energy and the education and experience required for their profession.

Wheeler of the Tri-County Youth Services Bureau. Wheeler has been with the center since it began. She said the goal is to provide structured, supervised after school programming for students in Yardley Hills, so from homework help to somewhere to go after school, theyre never without what they need. The center also provides school supplies and after school snacks. Though the center is only open to students in the Yardley Hills development, they welcome volunteers from anywhere. Wheeler said if volunteers come in on a regular basis, they will be asked to go through a background check and other formalities to ensure the continued safety of the students. Past presenters include County Commissioner Pat Nutter to talk about county government and different processes and procedures. Wheeler said Nutter, an accomplished magician, ended his presentation with a magic show for the kids. The students also learned about pet care and animal safety from Huntingtown High School teacher Lynn Gillis and dog Buddy, and Stella Sellner from the Morgan State University Estuarine Research Center came in to discuss oyster conservation. The Lions Club also comes in annually to perform vision and hearing screenings. If a student needs further evaluation, or shows significant hearing or vision loss, Wheeler said they contact parents and try to get the student what they

need. The center volunteers also come up with themes for each month to keep things interesting. This year, Wheeler said they plan to follow the presidential election and discuss the process as its happening. The center even continues into the summer, offering a themed summer camp for students, Wheeler said. Keeping the center running requires a huge effort, which is why volunteers are so important. Community Mediation Center of Calvert County Susan Rork has been volunteering with the center for the past three years, and she said its very rewarding to work with the students, by offering homework help and life enrichment programs like speakers and fieldtrips. Its hard work, but it feels good at the end of the day, Rork said. She said its good for the students to have a stable, ongoing program like the center. She encourages people to volunteer with the center because students one of the most important components of the community. Kids success is critical, she said. In the future, Wheeler said she would like to see the program expand to be more than two days. For more information, or to get involved, e-mail Wheeler at pwheeler@ tcysb.org or visit www.tcysb.org. sarahmiller@countytimes.net

Bunny Magic Owner Faces Animal Cruelty Charges

By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Carole Van Wie, owner of local non-profit Bunny Magic, has been served with 13 charges of animal cruelty following the seizure of 222 rabbits from her Lusby-based rabbit rescue. Animal Control left 43 rabbits in her care after the Aug. 8 visit from the sheriffs office and a local veterinarian. Van Wie has a court date set for Sept. 13 in an effort to have more rabbits released back to her care, said Van Wies lawyer, Robert Harvey, Jr. of Prince Frederick. He added she will automatically plead not guilty to the charges, and the animals left in her care will remain there. Senior Assistant State's Attorney Michelle R. Saunders said there is no trial date yet set regarding the misdemeanor charges. If Van Wie is found guilty, each charge carries its own penalty, up to $1,000 or 90 days in jail, meaning she could be fined up to $13,000. sarahmiller@countytimes.net

Man Sentenced for Rape

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer A Calvert Circuit Court judge sentenced Drew Laurence Allison, who had been charged with providing alcohol to a teenage girl to get her intoxicated before sexually assaulting her in Huntingtown earlier this year, to 10 years in prison. Allison, 20, of Vienna, Va. who came to know the girl through a local church he had been attending, was originally charged with several other counts of sex offenses before pleading guilty to second-degree rape. Allisons lawyer, Mark Carmean, said that his client had a history of mental illness and admittances to care facilities for the same issues. His client was serving time for another third-degree sex offense when he began communicating with the teenage victim in this case. Carmean said that victim statements and statements from her parents, showed they wanted to try and move on from the offense. Theyve indicated a willingness to forgive, Carmean said. Assistant States Attorney Kathryn Marsh echoed the familys wishes. Theyre hoping that Mr. Allison will get the mental health help he needs, Marsh said. Allison was serving a local 18-month sentence for the inappropriate relationship with another victim when he was sentenced Monday for the rape charge. Judge Marjorie Clagett sentenced Allison to 10 years suspended down from an 18-year sentence and will compel him to register as a sex offender for the rest of his life. Upon his release he will be on five years of probation and will be made to stay away from the victim and the family. You have brought great harm to this young lady, Clagett said. guyleonard@countytimes.net

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Church Holds 146th Annual Jousting Event

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By Alex Panos Staff Writer After a weather cancellation last year, the festival celebrating Marylands official state sport returned to Calvert County Saturday. Despite unfortunate weather conditions again last weekend play was momentarily suspended due to lightning Jousting Field Chair Jim Yoe said Christ Church in Port Republic was jam packed with patrons, and had more than 400 cars in the parking lot during peak time of the days events. Its the most cars Ive ever seen, Yoe claimed. Yoe believes the strong turnout Saturday can be attributed to the cancellation last year. The hurricane washed out the tournament in 2011, Yoe explained, so this year people did not take the tournament for granted. The annual jousting tournament celebrates Marylands history and tradition, Yoe said, and has been held for over 140 years. According to Yoe, jousting was extremely popular after the Civil War, and the tournament originally began being held as a way to finance building war monuments, and then stuck on as an annual tradition. Eventually it became the state sport in 1962, and Christ Church now holds the annual tournament which Yoe said is an artificial intermission to the tobacco growing season. August is the prime time to harvest tobacco and requires six weeks of manual labor in the fields, working six days a week, Yoe said, recalling his father working the fields even on Saturdays. Its the longest season of the hardest physical labor, Yoe said. About halfway through the harvest season, three to four weeks in, the jousting tournament is held to take the day off, relax and enjoy life a bit, Yoe said. Yoe also sees the tournament as an end of summer homecoming in Calvert County because people make an effort to return to their roots in Southern Maryland and reunite with family and friends they may not see on a regular basis. People make it a point to come back, he said. As for this years tournament, Donny Sherwood also known as The Knight of Little Stuff won the pro-class, which Yoe described as a fierce division. Lily Fisher-Flaherty won the semipro class and The Knight of Dad Bill Klee took home first prize in the novice class. Then, the top two jousters from each class competed in one final event. Yoe said the up and coming teenagers from the semipro class made it interesting against the professional Sherwood. A couple of girls from semi-pro gave him a run for his money, Yoe said. It wasnt a foregone conclusion. In addition to the main event, the day also features a church bazar, country supper and live music. A lot of people come for that (Church Bazar), Yoe said. We missed out on that last year. Lauren Bourne, whose sister Hannah competed in the novice class Saturday, played musical recitals on the harp during the day featuring classical and church-style music. For him, Yoe said the day was an exciting chance to see old friends and have a great time. Its sort of like Christmas, Yoe said of the church preparing

Photos by Sarah Miller Novice Tabitha Dunn, of Lusby, hooks a ring at the jousting tournament.

for everyone to come. The annual jousting tournament continues to be Christ Churchs only major fundraiser of the year. The Church uses the funds to support its youth ministry and ministries abroad. alexpanos@countytimes.net

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By Corrin M. Howe Staff Writer Learning to make healthy lifestyle choices is the bottom-line goal of Calvert Can: Eat Right, Move More, Breath Free, a county-wide initiative to address three health risk factors: overweight and obesity, lack of exercise and smoking, according to Margaret Fowler, director of Community Wellness at Calvert Memorial Hospital. Vitabot, an interactive report card/food suggestion system, is a tool which the initiative hopes will help meet the goal of learning to make good choices for meals and snacks. Joe Graves, a senior engineer for NASA, developed the program. NASA is known for encouraging spinningoff technology developed for space to be used for others. Graves married his knowledge of technology with his personal interest in physical fitness and nutrition. With thousands of top researchers studying nutrition, why is everyone still just counting calories? This thought, according to Vitabots website, led to the interactive program. Taking reports routinely released by the National Academies of Science, Graves applied the advanced mathematical methods from robotics to shift the focus toward balanced nutrition, according to the website.

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Everybody Can Earn Perfect Scores in Nutrition

A user can request: Meal plans which come back in your calorie range; Create a meal plan by picking from a list of favorite foods; Enter in the nutritional information on your favorite foods; Use a combination of the above; and, Request suggestions from the program. There is no other online program like it, Fowler said. Its more than a meal diary, its a teaching tool. Karen Mohn, Program Director of Community Wellness, agrees. You can use it once or every day. Youll learn something. Lets say you are low on calcium or Vitamin A, you click on calcium and the program brings back suggestions to meet your goals. Vitabot works with you like your own private nutritionist to help you create completely balanced diets using your favorite foods, according to the website tour. Mohn explains how the program can be individualized to the user. If you need gluten free or you dont like seafood, the program wont bring back (suggestions) of things you dont like. According to the website, Its like ordering from a restaurant menu, except Vitabot guides you to the best choices. Here is how it works. Lets say your current meal plan for the day is deficient in Vitamin E, Omega 6, and Potassium. When you click your Favorite Snacks menu, Almonds will be at the top of the list of your suggestions for the day. Fowler adds, It shows you how to use foods as supplements rather than purchasing over the counter supplements. It chooses from foods you already eat. If you need more Vitamin D it might suggest a Go-Gurt or an extra cup of milk. What Mohn likes about it is that she has access to each individual users program too. Therefore, she is able to have a phone consultation with a user and look at the same screens during their conversation. A 14-day trial is free and available to residents of Calvert as a result of a grant. Mohn said she would be happy to meet with groups wanting to learn more about the program businesses, non-profits, churches, Moms clubs, etc. Individuals can call 410-535-8222 to find out more or come the second Saturday of the month from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Patuxent Health Center, located at the end of the Safeway shopping center in Prince Frederick. Bring $8 and a three-day list of foods to enter into the program.

How One Family Uses Vitabot

By Corrin M. Howe Staff Writer If its an ingredient in a casserole, someone in the family wont eat it. This is what the frazzled meal planner in the Howe family of Lusby says of the five individuals with very different eating preferences and nutritional needs. What better place to test Vitabots claims of user-friendly, individualized and interactive? Scott and Jonathan, father and 12-yearold son respectively, come from a long line of picky eaters. As the family meal planner, I am forced to eliminate broccoli, cheese, fish, creamed soups, mayo, sour cream and yogurt from the meal offerings. Individually, the list of wont eat items include: nuts, beef, pork, chicken, turkey and eggs from the menu. Collage-age Joshua, 10-year-old Faith and I are less picky, but between us someone wont eat beans, tomatoes, corn dogs, bratwurst, sauerkraut, peanut butter or lunchmeat. These are just the eating preferences I must consider when planning meals. I also have to consider Scott and I are trying to lose 70 pounds between us. Josh is a yearround athlete and wants to bulk up and add muscle. Jonathan is 30 percent underweight and on medications which reduce his appetite and Faith, while at a good weight, has the body type which will require her to watch calories all her life. Having all these concerns rattling around in my head for awhile, the Vitabot program sounded like a great tool to help reach these goals. The first goal was to establish two weeks worth of meals for the family which met the high level daily nutritional values: calories, fat, protein, and carbohydrates. Preferably without having to make five separate meals. Each person has their own username and password which is nice because the program keeps track of personal preferences and nutritional needs. Considering the food preferences and nutritional needs of each individual, the program is great, versatile, interactive and user-friendly. When Margaret Fowler, director of Community Wellness at Calvert Memorial Hospital, first explained the program, she said that she was finding some people were having difficulty with it. Therefore, her staff began offering classes or starting the individuals off by entering the data for three days worth of meals. In the future, they hope to have a Webniar to walk users through using the program. Not having patience to learn new things, I tasked Scott, my husband, with figuring out the program and then show me. He learned how to use the program features quickly. The first thing he discovered was he was eating all the right things to earn good grades across all the nutritional categories, but he needed to practice portion control. Simply cutting the amount of mixed nuts carried in his lunch every day led to a 17 pound weight loss. Exploring the various suggestions Vitabot showed him how adding unroasted and unsalted sunflower seeds to his diet raised most of his low Vitamin and mineral grades to As. Scott proved what Fowler said about Calvert Can, Making small changes lead to big results. Jonathan is the pickiest eater in the family, but he will eat pizza, tacos, sub sandwiches, lasagna, enchiladas, spaghetti, hamburgers, hot dogs and eggs. Since the rest of the family will eat these items as well, I plugged these seeming not good

From left, is Josh, Faith, Scott and Jonathan Howe

choices into the weekly plan. Then using the Vitabot suggestions, I was able to come up with balanced meals to meet my high level objectives for the entire family. The combination of promising a nonfood related reward and sitting Jonathan down in front of the Vitabot program led to his agreement to try some of the suggestions Vitabot gave to balance the vitamins and minerals he needs. So far hes discovered that hell eat a tuna fish salad sandwich, lentil soup, and vegetarian chili. Faith received the same non-food related reward and tutorial in front of Vitabot. After two weeks she willingly accepted the cruel fact that she cant keep up with her two older brothers when it comes to eating.

Now she eats half as much and fills in with vegetables and salads if she is still hungry. Even on a free day she limited herself to two pieces of pizza and two small cookies. Before using Vitabot, I was making up to five different meals to satisfy everyones needs. The program is user friendly and flexible. I can request an entire meal plan come back with all As and then tweak it for my familys needs. Or I can put in the foods my family eats and build a balanced plan around these items. The best part is that we are all meeting our needs using the foods we like. Try the 14-Day Challenge. Call for your free trial at 410-535-8233 and ask about Vitabot.

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OLSS Welcomes New Principal

By Sarah Miller Staff Writer When Sister Carolyn Marie Betsch announced she would be stepping down from her position as principal at Our Lady of the Sea School (OLSS), the search began for a successor. This year, Our Lady of the Sea School welcomes Deacon Christopher Jensen as the new principal. Immediately before taking the job as OLSS principal, Jensen was a teacher at Appeal Elementary preparing to go into retirement. He said he was retired for exactly one day between his final day with Calvert public schools and his first day with OLSS, and that was enough for him. Getting back into school is exciting Jensen said, and it gives him new energy. Jensen comes to the school during a time when everything is in flux new principal, new pre-kindergarten program, new StarBoards in three classrooms and a growing student population. He is looking forward to being a part of the continued growth and promotion of OLSS in coming years. He is very familiar with the fundraising the Our Lady parish has done during the last couple years to keep the school open and independent. Indeed, Jensen is a deacon at Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, has been a member of the parish for 21 years, and witnessed the efforts first hand. The parish saved the school, he said. Jensens goals for the school range from long term to short term. In the short term, he would like to find the funds to acquire another three StarBoards to install in classrooms next year. He also wants to promote OLSS and the positive aspects of a private, Catholic education at OLSS. A lot of people in Calvert County dont know were here, Jensen said. The school pulls children in from Chesapeake Beach, North Beach, Owings and St. Marys County, among other areas. He said OLSS offers smaller classes and personalized attention, which is extremely beneficial to parents and students alike. Jensen replaced Sister Carolyn Marie Betsch, who stepped down to go back to teaching fifth grade. From 225 students in the schools heyday to 126 currently, Jensen said he doesnt intend to grow the student population too much, aiming for 150 students enrolled this time next year. He said the sizes of the fourth grade through eight grade classes are good, but the lower elementary classes could take another couple students each. Ideally, there should be between 14 and 18 students per class, he said. Before coming to OLSS, Jensen taught on both sides of bridge, and spent four years as vice principal at Appeal Elementary and four years as vice principal at Dowell Elementary. Public schools continually are on the cutting edge of education, and he wants to borrow some ideas hes seen recently and integrate them into the private school setting. He said its common practices for teachers and schools to share ideas, and thinks merging new ideas with OLSS traditions will be beneficial to teachers and students. Its like upgrading your computer, he said. Spending his retirement leading a private school on the cutting edge of education and looking forward to helping the school grow, its no wonder Jensen always has a smile on his face, even when decked out in an apron and helping in the cafeteria during lunch. Im a happy camper, Jensen said. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
Photo by Sarah Miller Deacon Christopher Jensen, the new OLSS principal, talks to students during lunch.

New School Year Brings Big Changes

Our Lady Gets StarBoards, Computer Lab and Pre-K Program
school this week. Instructional Technology Coordinator Karen Timmons has made the new computer lab home, moving in Between a new pre-kindergarten class now occupy- items from her old classroom and spending the summer ing what was the computer lab and library and a new test- getting everything up and running for the students. ing system replacing Terra Nova, Our Lady Star of the Sea She said this year, OLSS will be implementing the School (OLSS) is seeing a lot of changes this year. Scantron Performance Series testing instead of TerraNova. With the addition of pre-k to Our Lady, the library and The change comes from the archdiocese, which is transithe computer lab have been moved inside the main building, tioning all schools to Scantron testing, Timmons said. Benecessitating some remodeling and volunteer work from cause Scantron is computer based testing rather than pencil parents and teachers to be ready to go on the first day of and paper, students are accustomed to, the completion of a new computer lab with 20 computers is well timed. Timmons said there should be enough computers to accommodate each child in each class, but there are a couple laptops available in case there are problems. Scantron testing is done three times per year, Timmons said - once in September for a baseline, once mid-year and once before summer break. The test is for second graders and up, though Timmons said they will be looking at another test for pre-k, kindergarten and first graders. The tests cover math and reading proficiency, but Timmons anticipates the reach extending to science, social studies and more subjects in the future. The new computer lab is also home to one of OLSSs three new StarBoards, which are interactive, electronic whiteboards for use by students and teachers. The other two boards are in the first grade classroom and the sixth grade classroom. The boards can be utilized a lot of ways, Timmons said. Teachers have been learning how to use the boards during summer, and she has no doubt that children will master them Photo by Sarah Miller very quickly. Children learn quicker than adults, Pre-k teacher Katrina Wagner with her new class. By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Timmons said, adding when she got a new iPhone one of the younger children said he could help her with it if she had trouble, and even helped her download an app for it. She also set up a blog for her second grade class to encourage them to check their homework and reflect on their readings. Children are growing up with computers as an integral part of their culture, and Timmons said education must evolve to take that into account. They will even be bringing in the pre-k class to learn computer basics. The pre-k students, in addition to being new to computer classes, are brand new to the entire school. This is the first year Our Lady has offered the program. Leading the classroom full of 3 and 4 year olds is pre-k teacher Katrina Wagner with instructional assistants Terri Yates and Amy Quade, also the director of after care. This may be Wagners first year as a teacher at OLSS, but it is not her first year of involvement. She has two students enrolled, one in fourth grade and one in eighth. She comes to OLSS with experience in private and home schooling and was a speech therapist and even a special education teacher in other schools. She said the pre-k students begin learning letter recognition, basic math, motor skills and social skills, all key things they need as kindergarteners. They learn communication skills and self control, and, like older students, get instruction in music, computers, Spanish and even physical education. Wagner said its amazing how much they grow and change while she has them. Pre-k is a huge transition, Wagner said, and to help them prepare for kindergarten there are plans to bring them to visit and go on field trips with kindergarten students. Wagner said it is important to make sure children enjoy being in school. Small children have very creative minds and when theyre having fun they dont even know theyre learning. For more information about OLSS and programs offered, visit www.olsss.org. sarahmiller@countytimes.net

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Thursday, August 30, 2012

Roads Are Deadly Places in Southern Maryland

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer There have been 10 fatal motor vehicle crashes so far in St. Marys County this year, averaging more than one death a month. In Calvert County, there have been just five traffic fatalities this year, but the last two happened just about a week apart; the first with a young man being killed after the car he was sitting on overturned on him and the second when a motorcycle driver lost control and collided with a Calvert Sheriffs Office vehicle. In St. Marys, two people, one a 17-year-old boy and the other a 26-year-old woman, were killed recently within just days of each other. Local law enforcement leaders say that the lethality is staggering and so is the apparent lack of concern from the public. I cant believe theres not a hue and cry about this, said St. Marys Sheriff Timothy K. Cameron as he reviewed the statistics on fatal crashes. What if we had this many homicides? Homicides are a rarity in St. Marys, often no more than one or two a year, but law officers have taken notice of the continual loss of life on the countys highways. Last year there were 15 total fatalities on St. Marys County roads when cases from both the sheriffs office and the Maryland State Police are added up. There were 12 in 2010 and 16 and 2009, records show. St. Marys Sheriffs Office Lt. Ted Bellevoine, a patrol supervisor and supervisor of crash reconstructions, said that crash deaths dont attract nearly the attention that homicides do but the loss of life is still just as tragic. We have researched this ad nauseum, Bellevoine told the Calvert Gazette. In motor vehicle collisions weve killed more people than any other form of unnatural death. And they arent occurring during the night time, its during the day. Records show that a three-hour window from 4p.m. to 7p.m. is when most fatal crashes occur in St. Marys; Cameron said that the peak time for that window is just 30 minutes between 5:30 and 6 p.m. That corresponds directly with the hours many are commuting home from work. And the numbers of people who commute on county roads each day is just as substantial with about 32,000 drivers or nearly one-third the entire population for the whole of St. Marys, according to sheriffs office data. Calvert County Sheriff Mike Evans said that excessive drinking combined with ever-present inattentive driving seem to be constant factors in fatal crashes. It seems like failure to yield, inattention and alcohol are our biggest problems, Evans said. Weve been doing a lot of speed traps [and other traffic enforcement] and it seems to be working. But five deaths is too many. Calvert is already approaching the level of eight traffic deaths for last year and is even closer to the total of seven deaths recorded in 2011. Lt. Randy Stephens, commander of the Prince Frederick Maryland State Police barracks, said that policing for traffic safety is difficult. Theyre [traffic fatalities] so sporadic, we cant pin it down to one intersection or one area, Stephens said. But we try to place special emphasis on motorcycles and young teens. In the summertime, Stephens said, motorcycles are seen in greater numbers on the roads and teens are at greater risks in virtually all traffic situations. Cameron said that traffic safety is one of the top priorities of his agencies, though many times it is not for motorists, especially the ones his deputies pull over. The invariable question we get is Dont you have anything better to do? Cameron said. And the answer is no. Cameron said the sheer death toll from traffic accidents makes traffic enforcement so important. The problem is that with resources and manpower that is already taxed heavily, there is only so much deputies or state troopers can do. His office alone deals with 10 collisions a day on county roads, Cameron said, and Lt. Mike Thompson, commander of the Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack said his troopers have already investigated 429 collisions so far this year. Last year troopers investigated 724 motor vehicle conditions, stopped 25,395 cars and took 330 intoxicated drivers off St. Marys County roads. The key, law officers say, is for drivers to simply be more responsible and civil in their driving habits. Paying attention and driving defensively are also major factors in avoiding potentially fatal collisions, Bellevoine said. Folks just dont pay attention, Bellevoine said. Of the 34 fatal collisions [in the last three full calendar years] most were because of failure to remain in a single lane. Sheriffs office statistics show that 64 percent of the primary causes of wrecks rest with failure to stay in one lane and failing to yield the right of way. Bellevoine continued by saying 67 percent of secondary causes involve failing to provide full attention to driving and speeding. Alcohol does not factor in as much as some might expect, he said. Its not turning out to be that, Bellevoine said. One of the major causes of collisions, he said, is drivers preparing to make turns but not waiting until the road to their left or right is clear, instead trying to rush their turn as traffic is oncoming. Roads were designed by engineers to keep us safe not to see if we can make it, Bellevoine said. Cameron said he believes the community does not express much concern over fatal collisions because there is no overt intent as would be found in a homicide, but the circumstances are not so simple. Drivers who caused crashes did so because they were inattentive, he said, or worse were malicious by being aggressive. For an accident to occur there has to be an at-fault person and a person who was not at fault, Cameron said. Theres a lack of civility on the roadway. St. Marys County Commissioner Todd Morgan knows about the grief that can come from having a loved one severely hurt in a catastrophic wreck. Just last summer his wife was struck by the driver of a truck that ran a red traffic signal at Millstone Landing Road and Route 235. Though she was not killed, Maria Morgan suffered a traumatic brain injury and her husband and family have struggled with the pain of both seeing her injured and the long, uncertain road to recovery. Morgan said commuting to Patuxent River Naval Air Station every day reminds him of the dangers of local commuting. We have a growing problem here with speeding and a total lack of paying attention, Morgan said. That Gate No. 1 to Route 4 drag strip is impossible. You drive it everyday and you shudder at what people do, he said. Speeding, driving too close to other cars, cutting off motorists and routinely running red lights are just some of the behavior found on Route 235 every day, not to mention a lack of concern for the safety of others, Morgan said. I dont think people want to stop and think, Morgan said. Why do you have 10 accidents a day on a stretch of road that is a few miles long at the most? Other people are suffering because of a lack of traffic safety, he said. Thompson said that ultimately, citizens will have to take responsibility for staying safe on the roads. Society is going to have to take it upon themselves to take a deep breath and slow down. guyleonard@countytimes.net

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The Calvert County Agriculture Commission invites farmers to participate in the Fall Farm Festival. On Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 20-21, from 11 a.m. 5 p.m. The Calvert County Fall Farm Festival attracts visitors from around the metropolitan area for a fun-filled family event. The farm festival serves as a way to showcase our agricultural community and heritage. If you dont have ample parking for visitors on your farm, you can still participate in the festival. Spider Hall Farm, an annual festival participant, has invited local farms to promote themselves during the festival by setting up a booth/tent or sponsoring an activity at Spider Hall Farm in Prince Frederick. Farmers who would like to participate are encouraged to contact the Calvert County Department of Economic Development at 410-535-4583 or email ashworjs@co.cal.md.us. Brochures for the event, including a map and directions to participating farms, will be available locally at county libraries and community and visitor centers. The objective of the event is to promote Calvert County farms by sponsoring a weekend tourism event to increase awareness and educate the public about farming in Calvert and inform consumers about our agricultural heritage and what products are available at local farms. The county will produce a farm festival tri-fold brochure with input from farm participants to be distributed throughout the county. Copies will be provided to participants for display at their farms and information will be included on www.calver-

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Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) will hold an informational webinar for information about the Kathleen A. P. Mathias Agriculture Energy Efficiency Grant Program. The online event will be held Friday, Sept. 7 at 1:30 p.m. For an invitation, email Dean Fisher at dfisher@ energy.state.md.us. The Kathleen A. P. Mathias Agriculture Energy Efficiency Program (Mathias Ag Program), provides grants up to 75 percent of cost to farms/businesses in the agriculture sector for energy efficiency upgrades, after all other incentives have been applied. MEA is supporting showcase energy efficiency projects in the agriculture sector. Through the Mathias Ag Program, MEA will distribute grants ranging from $25,000 to $200,000 to assist with the costs of installing eligible energy efficiency technologies. The measures must enable a minimum 15 percent energy savings in the buildings or areas where they are installed. MEA will showcase these projects as case studies within the agriculture sector. MEA will award at least $600,000 in grants funded through the U.S. Department of Energys (DOE) Better Buildings program in autumn 2012, and anticipates granting 10-15 awards for this one-time program. Under the rules of the federal funds, all projects must be completed by April 1, 2013 and invoiced by May 1, 2013. This program is dedicated to the memory of Kathleen Arlee Kathy Petry Mathias, of Ocean City, who passed away Aug. 15, 2011 after a battle with cancer. The wife of Maryland State Senator James N. Mathias Jr., Kathy was an inexhaustible advocate for Marylands Eastern Shore and its farming community. Farms and businesses in the agriculture sector may apply. Examples include dairy, orchard, poultry/egg, greenhouse, vegetable, animal, vineyard, grain dryer, processor, sawmill, and aquaculture. If you are uncertain about your eligibility, call EnSave at (800) 732-1399 to see if you meet the definition. Completed upgrades must be estimated to achieve at least 15 percent energy savings for that treated/upgraded space whether it is the whole building, particular units, or common areas (see Application Information Q&A question one). Eligible projects include: Insulation Ventilation Lighting Motors and VSDs Irrigation Refrigeration HVAC upgrades For a complete list, refer to the List of Approved Measures on the Mathias Ag Program application form. Awardees (successful applicants) must cover at least 25 percent of the net project cost after all grants and incentives from other sources have been applied. All projects will need to comply with DOE and American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) program special terms and conditions. For more information, and instructions on applying, see energy. maryland.gov/Business/mathiasag/index.html#goals

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Park Rock Fest 2012 Sept 1-2, Great Mills, MD Park Rock Fest 2012 is the place to be on Saturday, Sept. 1stand Sunday, Sept. 2, at the Chancellors Run Regional Park in Great Mills, MD. Come celebrate the 10th annual Park Rock Fest produced by the Power Jam Music Alliance Inc. and sponsored by St. Marys County and the Maryland State Arts Council. There will be more than 75 bands performing on one of four concurrent music venues; two of which have two stages for non-stop music! The stages feature Pop, Punk, Emo, Screamo, Hard Rock, Alternative, Inde, Acoustic, Electronic, R&B, Hardcore, Metalcore, Metal, Death metal, Melodic Metal, Fantasy Metal and Hip-Hop. The Park Rock Fest also features a food court, market place and community center. The gates open at 11 a.m. and close at 9 p.m.. A special free pre-fest concert will be held on Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. Back for a second year is a huge carnival with rides and games. The carnival access is free and will operate on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. All ages are welcome. Park Rock Fest is drug free, alcohol free, and an obscenity free event. For further information go to www.PARKROCK. com or call 240-925-8659 <tel:240-925-8659> . St. Peter Claver Church Pre-Labor Day Dinner and Festival Sept. 2, St. Inigoes, MD This is our Annual Fundraiser. Dinners will be served from 12:30 p.m. and our menu is: Crab Cakes, Fries or Baked Chicken, Roast Beef, Parsley Potatoes, Green Beans, Steamed Cabbage, Pickled Beets, Ice Tea, and Rolls. Baked goods table available for purchase. Vendors and all day entertainment and activities for the whole family! Antique Cars Show, Line Dancing, Silent Auction, Bingo, Moonbounce, Face painting. Live Performances by: Stacy Lattisaw Jackson, The Gospel Persuaders and the Soulful Journey. Come one, Come all! Fall Follies on the Square Sept. 8, Leonardtown Square Mark your calendars now for a fun time at Fall Follies on the Square, Saturday, Sept. 8, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Find hand-crafted items of all kinds: jewelry, woodworking, baskets, hand-sewn items, hand-painted pieces, and more! Also, temporary glitter body art will be available in the afternoon. New this year is the classic rock n roll band GeeZer in the Square from 1 to 3 p.m. If you would like to participate in the Fall Follies Craft Show, you can get more information on their website: www.craftguildshop.com. Or you can call 301-997-1644 or e-mail craftguildshop@verizon.net. The 1812 Fair and Reenactment Sept. 22, Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum Step back in time with Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum (JPPM) as they host a new twist on an old favorite, The 1812 Fair and Reenactment on Sept. 22, from 10am-5pm. fair.somd.com. The St. Marys County Fair is produced by the volunteer St. Marys County Fair Association Inc.

Calvert County Fair Sept. 26-30, Barstow, MD Learn about the rich legacy of rural and agricultural America at the Calvert County Fair.. Enjoy exhibits, entertainment, food, rides and farm animals. Admission is $5 for adults 12 and over, and 11 & under is free. See www.calvertcountyfair.com for more information and a full schedule. Riverside WineFest Oct. 6-7, Sotterley Plantation, Hollywood, MD Celebrating the best of Maryland in the breathtaking setting of this National Historic Landmark. Over 20 wineries attended last year. Live music, free mini tours of the 1703 Plantation House and Slave Cabin, artisans, demonstrations, exhibits, childrens activities, and fine foods for purchase. Discount tickets available online only. See www.sotterley.org for more information. Sportsmans Bash Oct. 6, North Beach VFD The Sportsmans Bash is being held at North Beach Volunteer Fire Department at 12 p.m. Oct. 6. A $45 donation for admittance includes food, beverages and a raffle ticket. Main ticket gives a chance to win 28 Guns, 2 ATVS, and cash. Additional raffles and drawings will be available throughout the event at additional cost. Winners of ATVs are responsible for taxes and title fees. Winner need not be present to win. Gun winners must pass Federal Insta-check to receive gun. Tickets available at the North Beach VFD, Tylers Tackle, Rons Bay Pro Shop. For more info see www.northbeachfire.com. American Indian Heritage Day Oct. 13, Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum A day to celebrate and learn. Join us at 11 a.m. as we experience and discover the knowledge and traditions of Americas first culture. There will be people teaching and demonstrating crafts and skills, with fun things to watch and do and learn. All Ages, No Fee. Annual Apple Festival Oct. 14, Chaptico, MD Our Lady of the Wayside will hold its annual Apple festival on Sunday, Oct. 14 from 12 to 5 pm. In Loretto Hall. There will be food, desserts, apple and fall products for sale, face painting, pumpkin painting, scarecrow making, and live music. In lieu of an entrance fee, Our Lady of the Waysides Works of Mercy will accept donations or nonperishable food itmes for the Our Lady of the Waysides Food Pantry. For more information please contact Brenda Russell at rsbrssll@aol.com or at 301-247-1871.

Re-enactors will commemorate the Battle of St. Leonard Creek, which was the largest naval engagement in Marylands history. Spectators will enjoy period-camp life, skirmishes, and tactical demonstrations. Battle demonstrations will take place at 11:30 and 3:30. There will be period dance lessons, spinning, weaving, sewing, knot tying, blacksmith demonstrations, an 1800s fashion talk, and much more. Childrens games and activities will be available for all. The event features something for everyone as adults can enjoy a warm meal with a cold drink while kids play the game of graces or rounders and make a corn husk doll. Music, theatre and dance performances as well as cooking and fashion demonstrations will be available all day long. The entrance fee is $3 per person or $10 per car. After a long day on the battlefield, join JPPM for Tavern Night from 6 pm 10 pm! Live music performed by Ships Company will complement the tavern atmosphere. Beer, wine, and food will be available for purchase. Entrance to Tavern Night is $10 per person, $8 for Friends or guests in period costume. All proceeds will support educational programming at JPPM. For more information, call 410-586-8501 or visit www. jefpat.org. St. Marys County Fair Sept. 20-23, Leonardtown, MD The 66th Annual St. Marys County Fair will have food, games, and fun for everyone! From Sept. 20 through 23, enjoy exhibits, livestock, horse pulls, carnival rides and games, food, a parade, demonstrations, and much more at the St. Marys County Fairgrounds in Leonardtown. The hours are as follows: Thursday, Sept. 20, 4 to 9 p.m.; Friday, Sept. 21 and Saturday, Sept. 22, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday, Sept. 23, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Exhibit entry day is Wednesday Sept. 19, see the Fair Catalog for details. Catalogs will be available in the County Libraries in mid August. For more information visit www.smc-

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By Shelby Oppermann Contributing Writer You know when fall is on the way. Is it because the first few leaves have begun to fall into the pool? Or because all the outdoor tables and chairs are covered with half-eaten nuts from the squirrels (how wasteful) or when you see an overly plump squirrel fattened from the aforementioned nuts stand with his front paws at the bottom of a tree looking wistfully upward? Well, yes it is all those things. But in St. Marys County it is the sighting of the first signs for fall bazaars, craft shows, and fall dinners. One of the first big fall events is the Fall Follies on the Square in Leonardtown hosted by The Crafts Guild of St. Marys on September 8th. Find hand-crafted items can be found of all kinds: jewelry, woodworking, baskets, hand-sewn items, hand-painted pieces, and more! Also, temporary glitter body art will be available in the afternoon. (Better than getting a permanent tattoo) New this year is the classic rocknroll band GeeZer in the Square from 1 to 3 p.m. The big fall events, of course, are the St. Marys County Fair, and A Taste of St. Marys in September, & St. Clements Islands Blessing of the Fleet, and The Oyster Festival in October. Those are favorites that I hope will never change only just keep getting better.

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The corn mazes have also either already started or will start. I think they are fun for all ages. I really love going in the farm store at The Woods Forrest Hall farm, cant beat their pies. The Bowles Farm and corn maze in Clements is another fun maze to visit with the family. I think Nancys, Farmers Daughters cupcake shop located on the farm will be open in a few weeks. Maybe she has a fat-free version this year for me. I believe the Church dinner circuit begins on September 9th at Holy Angels Church in Avenue with their seafood dinner. Our Fall Faire and dinner at Christ Church, Chaptico is on October 13th this year. We are bringing back some old traditional favorites and adding lots more family activities. The day after ours you have The Apple Festival at Our Lady of the Wayside Church also in Chaptico. In fact, no one even needs to cook any weekend from now to Christmas, a great church or group dinner can be found each weekend. All your Christmas presents can be bought from local sources. Do you know we have several new shops that opened in the last year? That must be a good sign for our economy. In Mechanicsville, there is a new multi-dealer antique shop that has opened on Old Village Road catty corner across from the fire house (those of you that remember where Gabes old shop was will know). On Route 5 there are two new shops: Two Peddlers and Wilma across from the Helen Post Office (look for the neat old

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By Susan Shaw Calvert County Commissioner District 2
Maryland politics is like a badly dubbed movie where actoI am writing this column on the first anniversary of the earthquake we experienced last year and a few days before the anniversary of Hurricane Irene, which destroyed approximately 400 houses in Calvert County and caused structural damage to another approximately 1,000 houses. If you suffered a property loss from either of these events, you may have made an insurance claim. After all, that is the purpose of homeowners insurance, right? What I and many others learned was that our homeowners insurance policies did not cover earthquakes and charged a percentage deductible for cyclones or named storms. One county employee was facing a $39,000 deductible to repair her badly damaged home. Another was told that she had to meet a $19,000 deductible. In both cases, due to a loophole, which was that no hurricane warning was issued for Calvert County by the National Weather Service, the insurance companies had to pay with the normal deductible. When I recently got my homeowners insurance renewal, there was a statement that I would have to meet a 5% deductible of the amount my insurance company said was my home value, which was an inflated value due to the decline in property values. I would have to meet this huge deductible before my homeowners insurance would pay the first penny toward repairs. Earthquakes were not covered, period. My sons homeowner policy requires a 10% deductible for a storm. The derecho was a storm. No help was forthcoming for the tree branch that damaged the corner of his roof. The loophole that applied to Hurricane Irene had been eliminated. I started looking for a homeowners insurance policy that did not have a storm deductible and that covered earthquakes. I wanted more than just fire insurance. Thankfully, the Maryland Insurance Commission publishes a free comparison guide for homeowners policies and another free comparison guide for automobile insurers. The guides use scenarios. For example, one scenario is a young married couple with two children in a home valued at $300,000 in Calvert County. Go to the homepage for the Maryland Insurance Commission at http://www.mdinsurance.state.md.us On that page, click on Information for Homeowners/Renters Insurance or Information for Automobile Insurance. Meanwhile, my neighbors home was burglarized during broad daylight during the short time window that they were shopping, with three large, aggressive dogs in the house inside a fenced perimeter. Jewelry and electronics were taken. They had not listed the items on their homeowners policy. The good news is that my research paid off, and with the help of my insurance broker, I am paying less for more. I have a new homeowners carrier that does not charge a storm deductible, covers earthquakes, and charges 1% of the appraised value of listed items. I am also paying less for car insurance. The moral of the story: please take the time to read your homeowners policy to make sure that you are covered for the risks you think you are!

Community Made Lincoln Exhibit a Success

We have received many compliments about the amazing programming that Calvert Library has hosted while we have had the American Library Association and National Endowment for the Humanities exhibit Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil War here. I felt it important to say publicly what a community effort this has been. From the time I called for volunteers from the community to serve on a grant committee back in 2008 until this very minute, the assistance has been tremendous. We received letters of support for our grant application from Calvert County departments of Planning and Zoning and Economic Development, Arts Council of Calvert County, College of Southern Maryland, Maryland Public Television, Calvert County Public Schools, Calvert County Historical Society, Maryland Humanities Council, Calvert County Tourism Advisory Commission, Surratt House, and the National Archives. The team came up with superb ideas for people as possible speakers and presenters, ideas for collateral displays, interactive programming and more. We were told that our application was successful several months later--how could so many enthusiastic people and organizations be told no after all! Three members of our Lincoln Team were even volunteer presenters which allowed us to stretch our grant money even further. We had well-published, nationally-recognized Civil War author Bradley Gottfried on our team because he happens to be President of the College of Southern Maryland and a strong partner of Calvert Library. He drew a great crowd with his presentation on Lincoln as Commander-in-Chief. Author of American Brutus, Michael Kauffman pulled in an enthusiastic crowd towards the end of the exhibition with his talk about the assassination conspiracy. Dr. Chretien Guidry of the College of Southern Maryland re-enactors from the Orphan Brigade, Camp led several interactive and thought-provoking 2166, Sons of Confederate Veterans who discussions inspired by the exhibit. camped out in the rain all weekend. Despite After I attended training at the National the weather, many visitors learned from these Constitution Center in Philadelphia, we had folks whether it was about period weapons, a little break before we needed to get started cooking, uniforms and late-19th century atour serious work since we wouldnt host the tire, camping techniques and even the Conexhibit until this summer! About a year ago, federate view of why there was a Civil War. the group started discussions again and library Calvert Library doesnt have a marketing staff starting finalizing the details of a series department, programming department, grantof interesting and educational programming. writing department, web management departFriends of Calvert Library provided the fund- ment, volunteer coordinators we have staff ing for much of the programming and we also willing to wear these hats as needed. Leslie had grant support from the Maryland Hu- Bonner took on the creation of a series of manities Council and of course, the National Childrens events as well as running an event Endowment for the Humanities who funded at which Boy Scouts were able to complete the exhibit itself. Fred Dellinger and Joanie an American Heritage merit badge. For that Kilmon recruited, trained and coordinated a event again, she called in various community group of knowledgeable and friendly docents members to help such as Kirsti Uunila, Guffwho have given hundreds of tours to interested rie Smith, Van Ireland, Leila Boyer, and many visitors. Those volunteers include Leslie Bon- others. Allyson Evans created a webpage ner, Fred Dellinger, Gary Detter, Martha Gra- for the exhibit and events as well as various hame, Alex Gadd, Ann Gillespie, Joan Kilm- ways to promote them in hard-copy, digitally on, Ingrid Lamb, Carol Leal, Carolyn Lenz, through email and online. Pam Bell and Jess Rizwan Malik, Pat Melville, Hannah Murphy, Swain created other learning opportunities Robert Oertly, Lou Oertly, Collin OMealy, for young people that included Civil War era Greg Stottlemyer and Barbara Thornton. Some of those docents Publisher Thomas McKay were recruited with Associate Publisher Eric McKay the help of the Surratt Editor Sean Rice House and the Mudd Graphic Artist Angie Stalcup House and thanks Tobie Pulliam Office Manager go out particularly to sales@somdpublishing.net Advertising Laurie Verge. These info@somdpublishing.net Email two museums have Phone 301-373-4125 also been enthusiastic promoters of the Staff Writers events and the exhibit. Guy Leonard Law Enforcement We had a whole Sarah Miller Government, Education group of volunteer Corrin Howe Community, Business
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games, toys and recipes. Paulita Gross took on calendaring and staffing the many events we proposed as well as managing the volunteers who folded the thousands of Lincoln exhibit brochures that we used. Joanie served as the docent co-coordinator and as a docent herself. Cathey Moffatt-Bush coordinated a discussion to highlight history research. Carolyn Lenz and Leslie Bonner even volunteered on their own time to serve as docents. Last but certainly not least, I would like to thank the community for partaking of this exhibit and making all the work so worthwhile. The interest and enthusiasm for this exhibit, this period in history and the topics focused on were rewarding and inspiring. I was particularly pleased to see so many of our public officials and Commissioners at many of our events. Commissioner Susan Shaw and Board of Education President Rose Crunkleton were ubiquitous this summer! Robyn Truslow, Public Relations Coordinator Calvert Library

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The Calvert Gazette is always looking for more local talent to feature! To submit art or band information for our entertainment section, e-mail sarahmiller@countytimes.net.

Local Band Looking to Light Up Southern Maryland

By Alex Panos Staff Writer Local talent Crystal Brandt and the River Band released their first album Light It Up Tuesday, and celebrated the achievement with a Friday night concert promoting the release. We wrote, produced, arranged and recorded this album locally by ourselves, said lead vocalist and Park Hall native Crystal Brandt. Crystal Brandt and the River cover a broad spectrum of musical styles, including rock, country, punk, hip hop, country, jazz and folk. The ability to play a diverse set comes from each members extensive musical background. According to Brandt, each musician has experience in previous bands and has spent time performing in places such as New York, Washington D.C. and Texas. Brandt on vocals often utilizing a loungie style singing can give the audience an authentic blues feeling, while her husband, Casey Brandt, on lead bass brings rock and roll from his past. Jason Fletcher on drums, the driving force behind the band and Scott Taylor, rocking the guitar, round out the foursome. As a band, our backgrounds are pretty diverse, said Crystal, who is also the bands primary songwriter and plays guitar. Individual influences for each musician is different. Combining different genres of music and these individual influences creates the bands unique style, Crystal claimed, unlike the repetitive sounds found among modern music. All pop songs sound the same, Crystal said, adding their use of live instruments makes the band sound different than songs produced using computer generated beats and rhythms. Fletcher provides the rhythms on drums, which the rest of the group feeds off. He also played an integral part in the formation of the band. Its Jasons band, the group agreed. Fletcher said the combination of musical genres comes naturally to the group without any specific initiative. It just kind of happens, he told The County Times. Melt your stuff. Crystal Brandt and the River perform songs ranging from melodic to heavy, and feature sounds that for some may provide a blast to the past. We sound like a Seventies band, which is awesome

to me, Casey Brandt said. While Crystal released three separate albums during her time as a musician performing in New York City, this is her first album release with a full band. Its the first time for me that the songs feel finished, Crystal said. Crystal believes the promotion aspect of the album will take care of itself. She used to run all around New York City promoting her albums. It was a really hard game to play, Crystal Brandt said, emphasizing the amount of effort and time it can take. Instead of putting emphasis on promotion this time around, Crystal Brandt and her new band plan to have their popularity grow organically by getting involved in the community, and building a fan base for their music. Bringing music that the community will enjoy is a primary goal for the band, Brandt said, and she will gauge success differently now than in the past. The purpose of recording the album was not to try and build a musical empire, but rather to capture what we had done, Taylor said. The band will also promote music on their own utilizing digital distribution, such as iTunes and other online outlets, instead of seeking a deal with a record label. We can be independent now, Crystal said, because of tools and technology. The album is available on iTunes, amazon.com, CDBaby and crystalbrandt.com. The full album can also be streamed on their website as well. Crystal Brandt and the River can be caught live on Sept. 15, at 1 p.m. at Annmarie Garden in Dowell and 9 p.m. at The Green Door in Park Hall. alexpanos@countytimes.net

Entertainment Calendar
Friday, Aug. 31
Live Music: Country Memories Veras White Sands Beach Club (1200 White Sands Drive, Lusby) 8 p.m. Live Music: Three Notch Country Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) 8 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 1
Live Music: Matt Garrett Trio Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) 8 p.m. Live Music: Redwine Jazz Trio The Westlawn Inn (9200 Chesapeake Avenue, North Beach) 7:30 p.m.

Live Music: Matt Zimmerman Running Hare Vineyard (150 Adelina Road, Prince Frederick) 12 p.m.

Live Music: Synergy Veras White Sands Beach Club (1200 White Sands Drive, Lusby) 9:30 p.m.

Sunday, Sept. 2
Live Music: Radio Caroline Running Hare Vineyard (150 Adelina Road, Prince Frederick) 1 p.m.

Monday, Sept. 3
Live Music: Tony Lapera Running Hare Vineyard (150 Adelina Road, Prince Frederick) 1 p.m.

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Friday, Aug. 31
On Pins & Needles Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick) 1-4 p.m. Bring your quilting, needlework, knitting, crocheting, or other project for an afternoon of conversation and shared creativity. For more information, call 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. Moonlight Cruise on the Chesapeake Bay Rod N Reel (4165 Mears Avenue, Chesapeake Beach) 7:30 p.m. The Town of Chesapeake Beach invites you to take a 2012 Moonlight Cruise on Chesapeake Bay aboard the Miss Chesapeake Beach. Contact the Chesapeake Beach Town Hall to sign up for the cruise of your choice. For more information, call 410-257-2230 or visit www. chesapeake-beach.md.us. Moorish Science Temple of America Friday Night Meeting Southern Maryland Community Center (20 Appeal Lane Lusby) 7:30 p.m. The Moorish Science Temple of America (A Religious Corporation) was founded by the Divine Prophet Noble Drew Ali in 1913 A.D., and has consistently promoted plans for the

betterment of man and mankind in general. In our missionary work we urge those who know that their spiritual, social, intellectual and economic condition can be better to join the Moorish Science Temple of America. We are Moslems and we have proclaimed our Nationality and the Divine and National Principles of our Forefathers in order to meet the Constitutional standards of Law of the United States of America, become citizens of the U.S.A. and have political status in our government. The object of our Organization is to help in the great program of uplifting fallen humanity and teach those things necessary to make our members better citizens. The work of the Moorish Science Temple of America is largely religious and we are committed to a plan that promotes Unity, Spiritual Fulfillment, Economic Power and Truthful Education of our Posterity. We advocate that the Moorish Science Temple of America is the only national organization amongst our people that can solve our problems because the true teachings of Prophet Noble Drew Ali will redeem our people from mental slavery, which we now have. We teach that our people are Asiatic because according to all True and Divine Records of the Human Race there is no negro, black or colored race at-

tached to the Human Family. These names are unconstitutional and are a result of and delude to slavery. We consider it to be a sin to cling to names and principles that delude to slavery. Therefore, we are calling on all Asiatics of America to learn the truth about their Nationality and their Divine Creed because they are not negroes. We urge them to link themselves with the families of nations. We honor all true and divine prophets. For More information contact Shahidah Brewington Bey at 410.326.8063 or Roger Brewington Bey at 410-814-8458.

Monday, Sept. 3

Out&About
sume? Join job counselor Sandra Holler in a small group to learn what makes a strong resume and cover letter. If you have one started, bring it with you so editing can happen on the spot. Please register. For more information, call 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. Writers by the Bay Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick) 7-8:30 p.m. Looking for a writers group? All writers and would-be writers are welcome to come for critique and camaraderie. For more information, call 410-5350291 or 301-855-1862. Book Discussion Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick) 7-8:30 p.m. Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter by Tom Franklin. Dramatic tale of an unlikely friendship married by crime and racial strain in small-town Mississippi. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-5350291 or 301-855-1862.

S.M.A.R.T. Meeting Prince Frederick Elks Lodge (1015 Dares Beach Road, Prince Frederick) 7 p.m. The Southern Maryland Artifact Recovery Team is holding their monthly meeting for anyone interested in metal detecting. For more information, call Clarence Bunker Hill at 636-299-2599 or visit www.treasuresearching. com. Mommy-N-Me Monday Sixty-Six Beans (29948 Three Notch Road, Charlotte Hall) 10 a.m. Every Monday, moms and their kids meet here for an hour of fun. Activities range from Story Time, Movie, Craft, Tea Party, etc. Typically, Mommy-N-Me is free. If there is ever an extra charge we let moms know on our Facebook page and website. Costs have never exceeded $5 per child. For more information, visit www.66beans.com, www. facebook.com/66beans or www. twitter.com/66beans.

of the 1960s decides to write a book detailing the helps point of view of the white families for which they work, and the hardships they go through on a daily basis. Among many other awards, this film won AFI Movie of the year in 2011 and Octavia Spencer won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress. Lights go down at 6 p.m. and the film will be followed by a short discussion ending by 8:30 p.m. Light refreshments and coffee will be served. For more information call Robyn Truslow at 410)-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.

Thursday, Sept. 6
The Splash Continues: Watercolor Wizards at Work Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center (13480 Dowell Road, Solomons) 12-3 p.m. Dates: Sept. 6-Oct. 11 Series: 6-class series Member Cost: $120 Nonmember Cost: $135 Materials Fee: Materials list provided at registration Instructor: Mary Blumberg Lets fall into art as we explore even more watercolor tricks and techniques. Creative composition and personal style will be part of the exploration. Some experience required. To register, call 41-326-4640. For more information, visit www. annmariegarden.org/annmarie2/ drawing_and_painting.

Saturday, Sept. 1
Praise-N-Thunder DC Homeless Outreach Dunkirk Baptist Church (11275 Southern Maryland Boulevard, Dunkirk) 11 a.m. Contact Tim Duelley at 240-997-0316 for more information.

Sunday, Sept. 2
AWANA Ministry Fair Dunkirk Baptist Church (11275 Southern Maryland Boulevard, Dunkirk) 10:30 a.m. Join our AWANA leaders after worship in the Fellowship Hall to answer your questions and learn about upcoming events.

Tuesday, Sept. 4
Resume and Cover Letter Workshop Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick) 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Need help with your re-

Wednesday, Sept. 5
The Help Screening Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick) 6-8:30 p.m. Come out for a provocative movie in which an aspiring author during the civil rights movement

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Lexington Park United Methodist Church, Lexington Park, MD, is soliciting bids for removal and replacement of both the shingled and flat roof portions of the church roof. Proposals are sought from qualified roofing firms with 20 years experience in commercial building roofing projects and authorized installers of EPDM manufacturing systems. The complete Request for Proposal package can be obtained from the church office through the church office administrator, Sara Martin, between the hours of 10 AM and 3PM Monday through Friday, telephone 301-863-8500. Questions may be directed to Mr. Terry Wilt, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, at 301-863-6367, Email twilt@md.metrocast.net. A pre-bidders conference will be held on Thursday, 6 September 2012 at 10AM. Meet outside the church building in the parking lot. Bids will be due by close of business, Friday, 14 September 2012.

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Josephine Burley, 99
Josephine Ann Burley, 99, of Lothian, MD passed away on Aug. 13, 2012 at Mandrin Inpatient Care Center, Harwood, MD. Josephine Ann Ennis Burley affectionately known as Mumma was born to the late William and Hettie Ennis in Bristol, Maryland on February 18, 1913. Josephine received her education in the Anne Arundel County Public School System. Josephine served as Home Technician to families in the Bristol and Lothian areas. She was employed by the Crosby, Hyatt, Talbott and Spicknal families, providing them with basic home care needs, and assisting with the rearing of their children. Josephine was united in marriage to Calvert Wesley Burley, whom she was dearly in love with for over 50 years. From this union, seven children were born. Josephine was a faithful member of Union United Methodist Church. Affectionately, known as Mother Burley, she was an active member of Union for over 50 years. She lived a life that exemplified a True Christian Woman! You would find her sitting in the third pew each and every Sunday until her health began to fail. Josephine loved ministering to the other members about how good God has been to her and her family despite the times. She loved her Pastor and her Church Family. Mumma loved to spend quality time with her family; visiting and playing (well cheating) dominoes with her only surviving sibling William; conversing daily with loved ones, traveling to Baltimore for family gatherings at her niece Ediths home and in the Fall viewing the leaves changing throughout the roads of Pennsylvania with her grandson, Starnard. She enjoyed planting flowers in the garden and could tell you which relative gave her which tree, plant and/or flower in her gardens. She truly enjoyed visiting the homes of her granddaughters, Mary, Rose, Amanda, Agnes, Carrie, JoAnn and Shanna. She would spoil

the great grandchildren and allowed them to have their way. Mumma looked forward to her annual Birthday and Mothers Day celebrations. Mumma was a kind, loving, and caring person. She was humble and quiet but her warmth and passion for life was like a beacon of light seen for miles ahead. She treasured each day that God allowed her to see and thanked Him for allowing her to see another day. She credited God for every blessing she and her family received in life. God was the head of her life and she was not ashamed to tell about her walk with the Lord. Mumma was a devoted Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt, Niece and Friend. She had the ability to bring joy to those around her with her beautiful smile, vibrant laughter, and personality. Josephine had a special bond with each member of the family especially her children. There was often the debate of who was her favorite grandchild but in actuality, she had enough love, guidance and wisdom for each one. She was the matriarch of the family, and raised her family under the great biblical scripture As for me and my house we shall serve the Lord. Mumma was a warrior for the Lord, filled with a sweet, sweet spirit. A phenomenal woman and although we will miss her, the family rejoices in the fact she is now resting in the bosom of the Lord she spoke of daily. Mumma will be missed by those who loved and knew her but her legacy lives on through many loved ones. Mumma leaves to cherish her precious memories, children, Calvert and Sarah Ann Burley; brother, William Ennis; 6 grandchildren whom she raised as her own, Donald Dandridge, James Burley, Sharon Moore, Starnard Dandridge, Roy Contee and Mary Burley; 15 grandchildren, 59 great- grand children, 34 great-great grandchildren, son-in-law, Melvin Spriggs; adopted son, Richard Sharps; the Union United Methodist church family and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Josephine was preceded in death by her husband, Calvert; son, George Burley; daughters, Agnes Pindell, Mary Dandridge, Hettie Bell, and Carrie Spriggs; sisters, Nannie, Leitha, Lavenia, Sarah, Agnes, Hettie & Carrie Ennis; brothers, George, Charles, Clarence & Moses Ennis; grandchildren, Roland Spriggs, Allen Bell,

Carlester Dandridge, Regina Mae Dorsey, Margaret Brown & Marvin Dandridge; great-grandchildren, Stinard Moore, Andrew Dorsey, Valerie Bell; great-great grandchildren, Kayden Dandridge & London Bell; sons-in-law, Thomas Bell, Sr., Edward Pindell, Donald R. Dandridge, and daughter-in-law Helen Burley. Funeral service was held on Tuesday, August 21, 2012 at 11:00 AM at Dunkirk Baptist Church, Dunkirk, MD with Rev. Stella Tay officiating. The interment was at Moses Cemetery, Lothian, MD. The pallbearers were Kenji Brown, Sr., Joseph Gross, Cassius Owens, Valentino Owens, Morris Pindell, Irving Pritchett and Erik Underwood. Funeral arrangements provided by Sewell Funeral Home, Prince Frederick, MD.

James Johnson, 88
James Frances Johnson, 88, of Dunkirk, MD passed away on Aug. 17, 2012 at B u r n e t t- C a lve r t Hospice House, Prince Frederick, MD. James was born on May 8, 1924, the son of the late Minnie Sellman and Edward Wood. He was educated in Prince George County Schools. James was kind and was always willing to work or give a helping hand. He loved to joke around. We will always remember James and some of his favorite sayings; youre running late, youre looking good and wheres my hat and wallet? James retired from the Prince Georges County school board after over 42 years of service. After his retirement from the school board, James decided he wasnt ready to retire, so he went back to work various jobs in the town of Upper Marlboro. He began attending Saint Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church at an early age. While serving at St. Marys, James served as an Usher. James attended faithfully until his health started to decline. He leaves his loving memories his daughter Sarah Johnson (Lester) of Dunkirk, Maryland; granddaughter Tonja Dare (Richard) of St. Leonard, Maryland; great grandson Richard Dare Jr.; two brothers; George and John Sellman, sister-in-law Juanita Sellman; his special adopted family Oliver (deceased), Lucille, Mark and Gwendolyn Sellman and host nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded by his brothers; Thomas and Joseph Sellman. James will be sorely missed by all. Funeral service was held on Thursday, Aug. 23, 2012 at St. Marys of the Assumption Catholic Church, Upper Marlboro, MD with Rev. William E. Foley officiating. The interment was at Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton, MD. The pallbearers were Roy Contee, Casey Reed, Duwayne Sellman, Richard Dare, Louis Riggs and John Sellman, Jr. The honorary pallbearers were Kenneth Contee, Alphonso Holley and George Sellman, Jr. Funeral arrangements provided by Sewell Funeral Home, Prince Frederick, MD.

Randy Catterton, 45
Randy O. Catterton, 45, of Prince Frederick, Maryland passed away Wednesday Aug. 22, 2012 at his home. He is the loving father of Rebecca Knox, Sherry Davis and Rachel Smith. He is the loving son of Barbara and Thornton Tucker. He is also survived by two granddaughters; Jetta and Kiera Knox, a sister Patricia Drake and two brothers; Nelson Tucker and Ronnie Catterton and his maternal grandmother Doris Hall. Randy was employed with Calvert County Public Works and had lived in the county most of his life. He enjoyed hunting boating, camping and being a homebody. He also enjoyed building projects and was particularly good at tinkering and fixing things. You also could find Randy rooting for the Redskins. The family received friends at the Lee Funeral Home Calvert, 8200 Jennifer Lane, Owings, Maryland on Wednesday, August 29, 2012 from 10 a.m. until time of services at 12 p.m. Interment followed at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Annapolis. MD.

David Estabrook, 81
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David Albion Estabrook, 81, of Port Republic, MD passed away on Aug. 22, 2012 at the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home located in Charlotte Hall, MD. David was born on April 22, 1931 in Boston Massachusetts to the late Glendon D. and Nina Tongue Estabrook. He is survived by his wife Jane Yoe Esatbrook and daughter and son-in-law Dru and John Branche of Suffolk, VA. A memorial service was held on Aug. 27, 2012, at Christ Episcopal Church in Port Republic, MD. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to Christ Church, 3100 Broomes Island Rd, Port Republic, MD 20676. Arrangements by the Rausch Funeral Home, Port Republic.

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from Monticello High School in 1943. She moved to the Washington, D.C. area for employment during WWII and worked for the federal government including time with the FBI, the former Department of Health Education and Welfare, and the Government Printing Office. She retired from government service as the Executive Secretary for Senator Daniel Moynihan in the mid 1980s. Dot married Stanley Leo Kingsbury on Aug. 26, 1949 in Rockville, MD. They raised their family in Oxon Hill, MD and moved to North Beach in 2006. She was a member of the Morningside, MD VFW Post 9619 Ladies Auxiliary, was active in the PTA at Oxon Hill Elementary where she served as president. She was also an active member of Oxon Hill United Methodist Church. In her leisure time Dot enjoyed sewing, having made the first Redskinette uniforms. She was also fond of watching baseball and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Dot was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Stanley Leo Kingsbury, Jr., who passed away in 2009 and siblings Doris Smith, and Loren and Larry Rogers. She is survived by children Ronald S. Kingsbury and wife Kay of North Beach, Donna L. McNally and husband Michael of Chesapeake Beach, Richard S. Kingsbury of Naples, FL, Bradley L. Kingsbury of Owings, Janice K. Frederickson of North Beach, Joyce M. Kingsbury and husband Jeff Johnson of La Plata and Brian L. Kingsbury of Chesapeake Beach. Also surviving are nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Family and friends were received on Tuesday. Aug. 21, 2012, at Rausch Funeral Home, Owings. A service and celebration of Dots life was held, Aug. 22, 2012 at Grace Brethren Church of Calvert County, Owings. Interment was at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham on Thursday Aug. 23. Memorial contributions in Dots name may be made to Calvert Hospice, P.O. Box 838, Prince Frederick, MD 20678 or online at www.calverthospice. org. Arrangements by Rausch Funeral Home, 8325 Mount Harmony Lane, Owings, MD.

Grandmother and Great Grandmother. She was a generous, kind and loving person. She was beloved by her family and will truly be missed. In addition to her parents Geraldine was predeceased by her husband of 63 years Bernard Leon Lankford (Jim). She is survived by her daughter Janice Lankford Bowen and husband Ted, Grandson Chris S. Bowen and wife Michelle, Great Grandchildren C.J. and Savannah Bowen. Sisters Eloise H. Sapp and Phyllis H Combs of Prince Frederick, MD. She is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. The family received relatives and friends on Aug. 27, at Rausch Funeral Home, Port Republic, MD. A funeral service followed, and internment took place in Asbury Cemetery, located in Barstow, MD. Donations can be made to Calvert Hospice PO Box 838, Prince Frederick, MD 20678 or Trinity United Methodist Church, 90 Church St., Prince Frederick MD 20678.

former Oakland United Methodist Church, where she served as WSCS secretary and historian. A full time housewife and mother, she also was interested in genealogy, gardening and the history of Churchton and the Chesapeake Bay. She married Allan Mac Nutwell in 1948. She was preceded in death by her husband Mac Nutwell in 1997, two sisters Edna Welsh and Elizabeth Rodgers, brothers George and John Howes, and also by three nieces and one nephew. Naomi is survived by her son Allan, a niece Marie Krause, nephews Tom and Ed Howes, and numerous relatives and friends. A wake and visiting for family and friends was held Saturday Aug. 25, 2012 at Franklin United Methodist Church, Churchton, MD. Interment followed in Woodfield Cemetery, Galesville, MD. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Naomis name may be made to a charity or church of ones choice. Arrangements are by Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., Owings, MD.

Rina OLeary, 88 Naomi Nutwell, 90

Naomi Howes Nutwell, 90, a lifelong resident of Churchton, MD, passed away Aug. 19, 2012 at Washington Hospital Center due to heart disease. The eldest child of Thomas O. and Margaret E. Howes, she was born May 18, 1922 in Churchton. Naomi attended Churchton and Deale Elementary Schools and graduated in 1937 from the eighth grade. She was a member of the Rina Theresa OLeary, 88, of Prince Frederick, MD passed away Aug. 17, 2012 at Calvert Memorial Hospital, Prince Frederick, MD. She was born July 18, 1924 in New Haven, CT to Frank and Rose (Renaldi) Bisutti. Rina was raised in New Haven and attended public schools there. She enlisted in the U.S. Army July 19, 1944 and served as a Surgical and Physical Therapy Technician. Serving during WWII, Rina received the Meritorious Unit Service Plaque, American Service, World War II

Victory and Good Conduct Medals. She was honorably discharged from the Army as a Technician 5 on September 6, 1948. Rina met James C. OLeary when he was a patient at the hospital where she worked as a technician. The two were married June 12, 1948 and lived in Massachusetts until later moving to Maryland. A homemaker, she and Jim lived at Ft. Meade, Laurel, and Glen Burnie MD where they raised their family, and later moved to Lusby, MD in the mid 1990s. Rina was a member of the Women in Military Service for America Memorial, where her personal records and photographs are on display. She was also a member of St. Anthonys Catholic Church in North Beach, MD. In her leisure time Rina enjoyed traveling, especially cruises, and reading. Rina was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Jim who passed away in 1998. She is survived by daughters Catherine A. Sheridan of Chesapeake Beach and Maureen J. Hillary and husband Ted of Dewitt, MI. Also surviving are grandchildren Christopher Sheridan, Sandra Dileo, Stephanie Almy and Michael Sheppard; nine great grandchildren, a sister Louise Zito of Branford, CT and numerous nieces and nephews. Family and friends were received Sunday, Aug. 26, 2012, at Rausch Funeral Home, Owings, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial and celebration of Rinas life was held at 11:00 AM Monday, August 27, 2012 at St. Anthonys Catholic Church, North Beach, MD. Interment with U.S. Army Honors will be held at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery. Memorial contributions in Rinas name may be made to: Women In Military Service For America Memorial Foundation, Inc., Dept. 560, Washington, DC 20042 or online at www.womensmemorial.org. Arrangements by Rausch Funeral Home, 8325 Mount Harmony Lane, Owings, MD.

Geraldine Lankford, 84
Geraldine H. Lankford, 84, of Prince Frederick, MD, passed away at her daughters home on Aug. 21, 2012. Geraldine was born in Prince Frederick, MD on Sept. 29, 1927, to Allen H. Hutchins and Carrie Wood Hutchins, of Prince Frederick. Geraldine attended Prince Frederick Elementary, Calvert High School and Baltimore Business College. She was employed as a bookkeeper for Prince Frederick Department Store for many years. She loved reading, camping and shopping at flea markets. Geraldine was a very loving Mother,

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