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IN LOCAL
THE PLANNING COMMISSIONS NOV. 15
ACTION WAS LONG OVERDUE.
CALVERT CHAMBER PRESIDENT BOB CARPENTER
ON THE SIGN REGS

CONTENTS
LOCAL NEWS 3 Cover Story
COPS & COURTS 7 Page 13
EDUCATION 8
IN OUR COMMUNITY 9
FEATURE 11
OBITUARIES 14
COMMUNITY CALENDAR 16
SENIOR CALENDAR 17
IN LOCAL
LIBRARY CALENDAR 17 Page 5
SPORTS 18
ENTERTAINMENT 20
GAMES 21
CLASSIFIEDS 22
BUSINESS DIRECTORY 23
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Wednesday, November 22, 2017 The Calvert County Times Local News 3

Planners OK Sign Regulation Changes

By Dick Myers
Editor
Calvert County Planning Commission Chair Caro-
lyn McHugh predicted quite a ride at the beginning
of the Nov. 15 decision-making discussion on the re-
visions to the countys sign regulations. The process,
however, went quite smoothly with only one negative
vote on one aspect of the plan. The decision to forward
the recommendation to the county commissioners was
unanimous.
The process leading up to the decision
was far from easy. It started six years ago
with the creation of a task force, was de-
railed by a U.S. Supreme Court decision
The planning commissions Nov. 15 action
(Reed vs. town of Gilbert, AZ), included was long overdue.
several drafts since 2015, and featured a
contentious Aug. 22 joint public hear-
ing followed by several additional public
meetings around the county.
The process accumulated 420 pages of
public testimony, Long-Range Planner
Jenny Plumer-Welker told the commission.
McHugh repeated a famous quote from
English poet John Lydgate: You can please some of the
people all of the time; you can please all of the people
some of the time; but you cant please all of those peo-
ple all of the time.
McHugh had delayed a decision so that planning staff
could present a side-by-side comparison of earlier pro-
posals and what had made it into the final draft. Having
those comparisons, McHugh said, I dont know when
is the perfect time to address this issue, adding that it
was going to be addressed at that meeting.
The draft taken to public hearing contained options
for four issues, and the planners addressed those issues
after they went through the document. Commission
member John Toohey was the lone dissenter on wheth-
er the county should allow electronic signs. He voted
against them.
The regulations also limit the frequency of the elec-
tronic message change. The commission agreed it
should be no more than 20 seconds, instead of the op-
tion of 30 seconds.
The commission also unanimously agreed to allow
bus shelters with advertising signs to continue, instead
of eliminating them. The commission also voted on
how to deal with freestanding signs. attended the planning commission discussion. After
The U.S. Supreme Court decision banned munici- the meeting the chamber issued the following press
palities from regulating the content of signs. That deci- release:
sion has led to the regulation change allowing any resi- The Calvert County Chamber of Commerce ap-
dence to have any temporary sign posted (it could say plauds the Calvert County Planning Commission for
Impeach Trump or Jail Clinton), although the size adopting the rewrite of the Zoning Ordinance as it re-
is regulated. The signs can be up for no more than 180 lates to signs. The planning commissions Nov. 15 ac-
days. That provision has drawn criticism in the public tion was long overdue.
hearings. For six years, Calvert County government has cre-
Billboards continue to be non-conforming uses and ated task forces, held hearings, held public forums, met
with community groups, and asked the
public about signs. County residents and
business owners have debated where signs
should be allowed, how high signs should
be, how big signs should be, and whether
signs should be illuminated for years and
years. The discussions have been exten-
sive and thorough. It was time for action
-C C
ALVERT HAMBER RESIDENT P and the Calvert County Chamber thanks
B C
OB ARPENTER the Planning Commission members for
moving the process forward.
Next stop for the Sign Ordinance
is the Calvert County Board of County
Commissioners (BOCC). The Chamber,
those existing will need to be maintained. through action of their Board of Directors, the govern-
One of the goals of the staff in revising the sign regu- ing body of the Chamber, strongly urges the BOCC to
lations was to combine them in one plan location. They take swift action and affirmative action by accepting
are currently spread out among the various town center the Planning Commissions approved sign ordinance.
master plans. The proposed regulations, however, do The commissioners decision-making session has not
perpetuate the differences in the regulations among the yet been set. They are next scheduled to meet on Nov.
town centers. For instance, height and area regulations 28.
differ from town center to town center.
At one point in the discussion, Director of Planning dickmyers@counytimes.net
and Zoning Mark Willis
was asked if his depart-
ment was able to regulate
the signs, particularly
regarding the frequency
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County Government Announces FULL LINE OF GROCERIES, MEAT, PRODUCE

"Our Own" Homemade
Full Service Deli
Thanksgiving Schedule Breakfast
County Sausage
Loose Links
Platters Sandwiches Stuffed Pork Chops
The Calvert County Board of County Solomons Visitor Center will be closed
Commissioners announces county offices Thanksgiving Day and Friday, Nov. 24. * * * * * With our Homemade Stuffing
Fresh Local Oysters
will be closed Thursday, Nov. 23 and Fri-
day, Nov. 24, 2017, in observance of the
All county convenience centers and Ap-
peal Landfill will be closed Thanksgiving
Hot & Cold Subs
Sandwiches - Large Selection Pints Quarts
Thanksgiving holiday. In addition: and will reopen for normal business hours
The three county senior centers will be Friday, Nov. 24. "Our Own" Homemade Burgers Wraps Fresh Crab Meat
closed Thursday, Nov. 23 and Friday, Nov. Flag Ponds Nature Park, Kings Land- French Fries Onion Rings Curly Fries WINE
24. Meals on Wheels will not be delivered ing Park and Battle Creek Cypress Swamp
either day. will be closed Thanksgiving Day and will Daily Lunch Specials COLD BEER
County public transportation will not open with regular hours Friday, Nov. 24. Homemade LOCAL HONEY
operate Thursday, Nov. 23 or Friday, Nov. Edward Hall Aquatic Center and the
24. Normal operating hours resume Satur- Calvert Marine Museum will be closed Soups Salads Desserts
day, Nov. 25. Thanksgiving Day and will resume nor- Jake & Amos Products Berger Cookies
Calvert Library locations will close mal hours Friday, Nov. 24.
Wednesday, Nov. 22 at 5 p.m. for the Chesapeake Hills Golf Course will be LARGE SELECTIONS Otterbein's Cookies
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 4 Local News The Calvert County Times Wednesday, November 22, 2017

Public Service Commission Delays

Dominion Decision
ODonnell Decides Not to Participate
By Dick Myers
Editor
Supporters and opponents of the proposed Dominion
Energy amendments to their approved plan for the Cove
Point LNG facility are anxiously awaiting the decision of
the Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC). They
held a hearing on the proposal on Nov. 15 and did not de-
cide but closed the record. A spokesperson for PSC said
they normally do not make decisions at public meetings,
but instead just issue orders.
The public hearing featured presentations from state
officials, Dominon and the opposing Sierra Club. Accord-
ing to a report to the PSC from their Executive Director
Anthony Myers, The state agencies have concluded that
the Project will not adversely impact public health and
will not cause or contribute to the violation of national air
quality standards.
Scores of area residents disagreed at two public hear-
ings held in Calvert County last month. They questioned
the proposal to allow a ten-fold increase in Volatile Or-
ganic Compounds (VOC), saying it posed a hazard to
residents and the environment.
Tony ODonnell
The state agencies involved, Maryland Department of
the Environment (MDE)
Air and Radiation Admin-
istration and Maryland
ALVERT COUNTYS FIRST & LARGEST
ties and oversees an emissions bank that serves as a mar-
ket. To ensure that the reductions are proximate in time
to the emissions from the project that requires the credits,
those credits expire after 10 years after the reduction is
generated, unless the credits are sold for a specific project.
The credits are purchased by Dominion Cove Point and
the purchase price is paid to the credit holder. The trans-
actions are private, and the Department of the Environ-
ment does not track purchase prices.
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and nitrogen ox-
ides (NOx) are what is known as ozone precursors
that is, they help to form ozone in warm, sunny weather.
Again, because the facility is in an area that is non-at-
tainment for ozone, the facility was required to purchase
emissions reduction credits for VOCs and NOx. Our re-
cords indicate the facility purchased more than the mini-
mum amount of emissions reduction credits required for
the expansion project. Our records show the facility pur-
chased credits for emissions of: VOC from General Mo-
tors LLC, whose GM Baltimore facility closed in 2005;
NOx from Essroc Cement Corp, whose Frederick Cement
plant closed in 2008; and NOx and VOCs from Eastalco
Aluminum Company, whose smelter in Frederick County
closed in 2010.
It is important to note that ozone pollution is a regional
issue. You might have heard the term ozone transport.

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recommendations for con- is working to reduce pollution from those upwind states.
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was to require purchase of ure to act on a petition requiring power plants in five up-
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Wednesday, November 22, 2017
American Chestnut Land Trust Adds
405-Acre Property
Aerial view of Holly Hill
On October 30, 2017 the American Chestnut Land
Trust (ACLT) furthered its goal of protecting the Park-
ers Creek Watershed in Calvert County, Maryland by fi-
nalizing a long hoped for land purchase. Holly Hill is a
405-acre tract of land on the northern-most border of the
watershed along Dares Beach Road and its largest unpro-
tected property. Thanks to a team of partners including
state and local representatives, and ACLT members and
supporters, ACLT is now the proud owners and protectors
of Holly Hill.
For several years, ACLT has been in discussions with
The Calvert County Times
state and local officials and
the owners to explore the
possibility of purchasing
the property, a preserva-
tion priority of ACLTs for
20 years. In addition to
345 acres of forested land
and 60 acres of farmland,
Holly Hill boasts two other
features of natural and cul-
tural importance - the head
waters of Horse Swamp, a
large tributary that feeds
into Parkers Creek, and
the tree covered Double
Oak Road, one of the few
historic roads in Southern
Maryland remaining in its
original path. Adjacent to the existing Parkers Creek Pre-
serve, Holly Hills addition solidifies the watershed as the
largest contiguous protected area in Calvert County, of-
fering tremendous benefits to wildlife, the health of Park-
ers Creek and the well-being of the Chesapeake Bay.
The long-term benefits of this purchase are immea-
surable, says Greg Bowen, ACLT Executive Director.
ACLT already offers 22 miles of free trails to the com-
munity. Holly Hill will be incorporated into the Parkers
Creek Preserve and will allow us to offer even more sus-
Local News 5
tainable access to nature through additional trails and a
working farm for the community. Were very excited.
The success of this endeavor is thanks to several dedi-
cated groups including the Maryland Governors Office,
the Maryland Department of Natural Resources Rural
Legacy Program, the Calvert County Board of County
Commissioners, and the Walker and Pope Families. For
more than a century this family held on to Holly Hill even
during Calvert Countys booming development years.
They were committed to protecting their family legacy,
and now we are as well, says Bowen.
However, the protection of this property would not
have been possible without the unwavering support of
the ACLT members, its Board of Directors and the local
community. From the first moments that our members
and friends heard we might have the opportunity to save
this ecologically important property, the offers of help
and support began rolling in, says, ACLT President Pat
Griffin. They understood that we had this one chance
to secure the future of Holly Hill, and if we didnt come
together as a community and make it happen, the prop-
erty would be lost forever. We were overwhelmed by the
response. There is tremendous enthusiasm for conserva-
tion in Southern Maryland and we believe that ACLT has
a responsibility to build on this success and take a more
prominent role in the future of Calvert County.
Press Release from ACLT.
 6 Local News The Calvert County Times Wednesday, November 22, 2017

New Facility Sought for Solomons VRS&FD

By Dick Myers
Editor

Solomons Volunteer Rescue Squad and Fire De-

partment (VRS&FD) is seeking a go-ahead from
the county for a new facility to replace the one that
opened in February of 1980. The problem is they
may be competing with their neighbor, the St. Leon-
ard Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad,
for the same money
In November of 2013 the county contracted with
Edmeades & Stomdahl, Ltd for comprehensive re-
view of four department facilities:
Prince Frederick Volunteer Rescue Squad
(Company 4)
Solomons Volunteer Rescue Squad and Fire
Department (Co. 3 main station)
Solomons Volunteer Rescue Squad and Fire
Department (Co. 3 annex)
St. Leonard Volunteer Fire Department &
Rescue Squad (Co. 7)
Their report came back with the Prince Freder-
ick facility No. 1 and that is now under contract for
construction. But St. Leonard scored higher than
Solomons.
Although the report listed separate fire and res-
cue facilities for Solomons, company President John
Pardoe, Jr. told The County Times they are only
seeking one facility We have outgrown our current
facility, he said.
Pardoe said a new location in Lusby Town Center
would be ideal for insurance rates for the areas resi-
dents. The company does not own any land there.
But Pardoe said a replacement of the current build-
ing at the existing location is also an option.
Commissioner Steve Weems has been an advocate
for Solomons before his board. In a recent discus-
sion about next years capital budget he was told it
would not be necessary to set aside bond authority
yet for a new facility. Monies for design of the new
facility could come from the general fund, he was
told.
The commissioners are expected to have a work
session in the near future regarding the St. Leonard
and Solomons proposals.
Pardoe was asked if it bothered him that the two
south county departments were competing for pos-
sibly the same money. He said all his department
could do is make the request for what they needed
The county will do whatever they think is best,
he said.
Pardoe believes the need for a new facility is there.
He said Solomons is the second busiest company
after Calvert Advanced Life Support. They have
grown to 160 members and the calls have tripled
from the day they opened.
Pardoe said the space is lacking for vehicles,
members, training.everything!
dickmyers@countytimes.net

Town Ponders Easing Bay Senators Introduce

Restaurants Parking Restoration Legislation
By Dick Myers
Editor
A new Chesapeake Beach restaurant
may be a victim of its own success.
There are times when parking is at a
premium at the Mama Lucia Restaurant,
causing a spillover into residential areas.
The towns planning commission talked
about the issue at its Dec. 8 meeting.
Planning Commission Co-Chair Jef-
frey Foltz told the town council at its
Nov. 16 meeting that no final decision
was reached. He said that several neigh-
bors on 29th Street were on hand to com-
plain about parking from the restaurant
along their street.
Foltz also said the location of the res-
taurants dumpster was an issue and at-
tempts are being made to find another
location. Apparently, the dumpster is
hanging over the towns property.
The towns Planning and Zoning Ad-
ministrator Christopher Jakunbik report-
ed to the council, The Planning Com-
mission approved revisions to the sire
plan for Mama Lucias that would allow
the owner to arrange vehicle parking and
potentially a trash dumpster within the
right-of-way of the 29th Street, provided
public pedestrian access to the shoreline
is maintained. The Planning Commis-
sion recognizes that a License Agree-
ment between the town and the owner is
required before the owner could imple-
ment this revision and that 29th Street
would remain a public right-if-way.
In light of that report, Mayor Pat Ma-
honey said he would direct the towns
attorney to prepare such a potential Li-
cense Agreement for discussion at the
towns Dec. 7 work session. Parking
has been quite an issue at a number of
businesses, he said.
Councilman Lawrence Jaworski not-
ed that the new restaurant was part of the
towns economic development effort and
it had replaced a bar that had been having
consistent problems with the neighbors.
The Chesapeake Beach location is the
third Mama Lucias. The first was opened
in Dunkirk by Sol and Maria Lubrano,
who had immigrated from Naples, Italy
in 1984. They found the Dunkirk loca-
tion by driving down Route 4 and ob-
serving the growing area. Their second
location in Prince Frederick was opened
ten years ago.
The Lubranos son, Rico, who had
previously managed the Dunkirk loca-
tion, is the manager of the new Chesa-
peake Beach restaurant. He lives in
Chesapeake Beach.
dickmyers@countytimes.net
we begin work on the Farm Bill, I urge my
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.)
has introduced the bipartisan Chesapeake
Bay Farm Bill Enhancements Act of 2017.
This legislation increases mandatory
funding for the Bay, strengthens the Re-
gional Conservation Partnership Program
(RCCP), and provides more opportuni-
ties for effective conservation efforts. He
was joined by Senators Cardin (D-Md.),
Capito (R-W.Va.), Casey (D-Pa.), Kaine
(D-Va.), Manchin (D-W.Va.), Warner (D-
Va.), Carper (D-Del.), Coons (D-Del.),
Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) and Congressman
Bobby Scott (D-Va.) introduced the House
companion measure. The legislation is
supported by Bay State Governors, in-
cluding Maryland Governor Larry Hogan,
and more than 70 conservation groups.
Not only is the Chesapeake Bay a na-
tional treasure, its also crucial to Mary-
land jobs and our economy, said Sena-
tor Van Hollen, a member of the Senate
Agriculture Committee. This bill will
provide more resources for restoration ef-
forts that are key to the Bays health. As
colleagues to seriously consider this leg-
islation. This investment will help ensure
that our Bay economy continues to thrive
and that Marylanders and tourists can en-
joy this treasure for generations to come.
We need to bolster the emphasis in the
next Farm Bill on the Chesapeake Bays
recovery so that our farmers, who are vital
partners in the effort, have what they need
to engage fully in a wide range of USDA
programs and continue strengthening the
conservation of the lands they steward,
said Senator Cardin. The improvements
included in this bill, based on the expe-
rience of stakeholders, will enable the
program to better leverage resources to
executive conservation projects designed
by local partners. It will make it clear that
the Chesapeake Bay, its agricultural land-
scapes and its producers must be treated as
nothing less than national treasures and
national priorities.
From Office of Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Wednesday, November 22, 2017
Maryland State Ranch Club
Police Report Shooting Under
Investigation
DUI & Possession of PCP: On
11/13/17 at 6:02 am, Trooper First Class
Warrick stopped a vehicle on Rt. 4 at
Sherry Lane in Prince Frederick for traf-
fic violations. Richard M. Kendall, 48
of Brandywine was arrested for driving
under the influence. A probable cause
search revealed PCP. Kendall was ad-
ditionally charged for the possession of
PCP. He was incarcerated at the Calvert
County Detention Center.
DUI & Possession of Suboxone: On
11/13/17 at 9:40 pm, Trooper First Class
Davis stopped a vehicle for traffic vio-
lations on Rt. 4 at Calvert Cliffs State
Park in Lusby. David W. Lamb, 29 of
California was arrested for driving un-
der the influence. A search incident to
arrest revealed Suboxone films for which
Lamb did not have a prescription. Lamb
was incarcerated at the Calvert County
Detention Center.
Calvert County Sheriffs Office Crime Report
During the week of November 6 No-
vember 12 deputies of the Calvert Coun-
ty Sheriffs Office responded to 1, 185 calls
for service throughout the community.
Burglary: 17-59123
On November 10, 2017 Deputy Boerum
responded to Calvert Drive, Chesapeake
Beach for the report of a burglary. The
victim stated that an unknown suspect(s)
shattered the basement door to the resi-
dence, moved several items in the resi-
dence around, and stole a collection of
shark teeth and fossils that had been col-
lected over the years. The estimated value
of the stolen property is $2,000.
Burglary: 17-59197
On November 10, 2017 Deputy D.
Naughton responded to Gunsmoke Circle,
Lusby for the report of a burglary. The
victim stated they got home to find their
bay window in the kitchen had been tam-
pered with from the outside and the screen
had also been removed. It was determined
sometime between 12:15pm and 1:05pm
on November 10th the unknown suspect(s)
used the air conditioning unit to get to the
bay kitchen window attempting to pry it
open. The estimated damaged property is
500.
Theft: 17-58495
On November 6, 2017 Deputy Barger
responded to Busters Lane, Owings for
the report of a theft. The victim stated
sometime between November 1st at
7:00am and November 3rd 12:00pm an
unknown suspect(s) had removed their
Republic Service trash can from the end
of their driveway. The value of the stolen
property is $88.
Theft: 17-58680
The Calvert County Times
Firearm Violation / Reckless En-
dangerment: On 11/19/17 at 1:10 am,
Trooper Stull responded to the 12700
block of Blair Road in Lusby for a fight
in progress with possible gunshots fired.
Investigation revealed shots were fired
during an argument and the weapon,
Remington 870 shotgun, was located on
the ground outside the residence. Joshua
M. Bruce, 31 of Lusby was arrested.
The Maryland Gun Center advised
Bruce was prohibited from possessing
firearms. Bruce was charged with un-
lawfully firing a firearm and reckless en-
dangerment. He was incarcerated at the
Calvert County Detention Center.
From Maryland State Police
Barrack U, Prince Frederick
On November 7, 2017 Deputy Sampson
responded to Dares Beach Road, Prince
Frederick for the report of theft from mul-
tiple vehicles. The victim stated sometime
between October 28th and November 4th
an unknown suspect(s) had ransacked and
stole items out of three vehicles in their
driveway. The items included Durham 50
piece ratchet set, Klein pocket knife, Car-
hartt beanie cap, loose change, and an alu-
minum flashlight. The value of the stolen
property is $306.
Theft: 17-58766
On November 8, 2017 Deputy Locke
responded to Greenhill Court, Hunting-
town for the report of a theft from vehicle.
The victim stated sometime between No-
vember 7th at 9:30pm and November 8th at
7:15am an unknown suspect(s) shattered
their front passenger side door window
and stole a white Michael Kors satchel
and a Texas Instrument graphing calcula-
tor. The value of the stolen and damaged
property is $790.
Theft: 17-58842
On November 8, 2017 Deputy Rzep-
kowski responded to Hollow Way, Hun-
tingtown for the report of a theft from ve-
hicle. The victim stated sometime between
November 7th at 7:00pm and November 8th
at 8:00am an unknown suspect(s) went
into their unlocked vehicle and stole a
Kate Spade purse, Maryland drivers li-
cense, bank card, and the key fob for the
vehicle. The value of the stolen property
is $550.
Theft: 17-58825
On November 8, 2017 Deputy Rzep-
kowski responded to Sports-Clips on
Dares Beach Road, Prince Frederick for
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
Calvert Sheriffs Office detectives are
not releasing the names of either the vic-
tim or suspect in a Nov. 18 shooting on
Big Bear Lane in Lusby, citing it as a
continuing investigation.
Investigators say the shooting oc-
curred at about 4 p.m. Saturday with a
male victim suffering non-life threat-
ening injuries; the victim was standing
outside of the car where the shooter was
seated.
The victim knew the shooter, investi-
gators reported, and was released from
the report of a theft. The victim stated a
black male approximately 30 years old
with a thin build and no facial hair en-
tered the store and stole a Mitch Matterial
Puck. The male was wearing a black wind
breaker style jacket with black jeans. The
value of the stolen property is $17.75
ARRESTS:
On November
12, 2017 Corporal
Wilson was in the
WAWA parking lot
in Prince Frederick,
attempting to locate
a reckless driver
when he observed
a suspicious ve-
Whitson hicle parked in the
far east part of the parking lot. Corporal
Wilson observed a male later identified
as Graham Whitson (27) of Mechanics-
ville standing outside of the vehicle near
the passenger side door, along with a Bud
Light can that was placed on the ground
under the vehicle where Whitson was
standing. While speaking with Whitson
outside of the vehicle, Corporal Wilson
could see drug paraphernalia in plain view
inside the vehicle. Deputy Wilson than
made contact with the owner of the ve-
hicle later identified
as Jeffrey Whit-
tington (26) of Me-
chanicsville, and
asked if there was
any illegal items in
the vehicle. Deputy
Wilson conducted a
K9 scan of the ve-
Whittington hicle, resulting in a
Cops & Courts 7
medical care one day after being shot.
Sheriffs officials are calling the
shooting, committed with a handgun,
an isolated incident but believe they
will have a suspect in custody as of
press time.
There was obviously a disagree-
ment, said Capt. Steve Jones, sheriffs
office spokesman, declining to comment
on the motive for the shooting. Our of-
ficers are confident we have a positive
identification of the suspect and antici-
pate an arrest.
guyleonard@countytimes.net
positive alert for narcotics. A search of the
vehicle was conducted resulting in narcot-
ics found inside the vehicle. Whitson and
Whittington were both placed under arrest
and transported to the Calvert County De-
tention Center. Whitson was charged with
CDS: Possession-not marijuana (Lysergic
Acid Diethylamide) and Litter/Dump: Un-
der 100 LBS. Whittington was charged
with CDS: Possession-not marijuana
(Oxycodone), CDS: Possession-not mari-
juana (Lysergic Acid Diethylamide), and
CDS: Possession with Intent to Distribute.
On November
11, 2017 Deputy
Boerum conducted
a traffic stop at Fa-
stop located on HG
Trueman Road,
Lusby. While at-
tempting to explain
the traffic viola-
Unkle
tions, the driver
later identified as Donald Unkle (28) of
Lusby was becoming very argumentative.
Corporal Wilson responded to the traffic
stop, and all occupants were asked to exit
the vehicle for a K9 scan to be conducted.
The K9 scan resulted in a positive alert for
CDS. A search of the vehicle was complet-
ed and revealed narcotics, along with brass
knuckles. Unkle was placed under arrest
and transported to the Calvert County De-
tention Center where he was charged with
CDS: Possession-not marijuana (cocaine)
and Dangerous Weapon Conceal.
 8 Education The Calvert County Times Wednesday, November 22, 2017

Work Ethic Pays Off For This Scholarship Awardee

Allison Mattera, 18, of Huntingtown crams more into belief in me and my abili-
her day than most. She is a full-time student at the Col- ties to achieve my goals.
lege of Southern Maryland (CSM), where she is study- Im working two part-
ing criminal justice. Mattera also is a member of the time jobs, which, coupled
colleges cross-country team and keeps up with two with these scholarships,
part-time jobs. makes it possible for me
One reason for this packed schedule is Matteras de- to earn my degree and be
sire to avoid debt as she pursues her education. Mattera debt-free, she said.
is the older of two children in her family and a first-gen- Chair of the CSM Foun-
eration college student. dation Nancy Hempstead,
Scholarships are a big help, she said. Mattera was is a donor to one of the
awarded four scholarships for the 2017-18 academic year scholarships Mattera was
the CSM Prince Frederick Campus Student Asso- awarded this fall, the
ciation Scholarship, Florence B. Trueman Scholarship, Hempstead Family Schol-
Hempstead Family Scholarship and the John and Mary arship. Like Mattera,
Anne Harms Endowed Scholarship. Hempstead was one of the
Im very lucky. Im very thankful, she said. speakers at the Oct. 27 re-
Mattera served as the student speaker at the annual ception, where Hempstead
CSM Foundation Scholarship Reception held Oct. 27 at had the opportunity to
the colleges La Plata Campus. The annual event was comment about the moti- CSM student Allison Mattera, 18, of Huntingtown shares her story at the annual CSM Foundation Schol-
an opportunity for close to 330 scholarship recipients to vation behind scholarship arship Reception held Oct. 27 at the colleges La Plata Campus.
meet and thank donors. To view Matteras speech, visit donations.
https://youtu.be/NERDt6iJmE0. Providing scholarships is not about paying for cours- in high school, she said. I looked to take the smartest
Standing here on behalf of my fellow scholarship re- es, it is about investing in you and hoping that you use path into college.
cipients is such an honor to let you know just how deeply these opportunities wisely to have a profound impact on Matteras career goal is to work as a criminal
grateful we are, for not only your confidence in us but tomorrow and on our communitys future, Hempstead investigator. Its just something about making things
also for your financial support and encouragement, said to the reception attendees. Investing today. Trans- right, she said. Theyre doing like this hero job.
Mattera said in her address. I know that for me per- forming tomorrow. For information on scholarships at CSM, visit http://
sonally, being honored with support through the Prince To save money and to get a jump-start on college, foundation.csmd.edu. For information on dual enrollment
Frederick Campus Student Association, Florence B. Mattera started taking CSM courses while still a high programs available to high school students, visit www.
Trueman, the Hempstead Family and John and Mary school student at Huntingtown High School. She took csmd.edu/dualenrollment. For information on CSMs partici-
Anne Harms scholarships means the difference between English 1010 and Algebra 3 and also took a College pation in the 24-hour online giving event, #GivingTues-
me going to college or not, and I can chase my career Level Examination Program (CLEP) test to earn cred- day, on November 28 to benefit scholarships, visit http://
dreams knowing that there are people beyond my par- it. She graduated a straight-A student in the spring of Foundation.csmd.edu/GivingTuesday.
ents, family and friends who have placed their trust and 2017 with 15 college credits. I worked extremely hard
Press Release from CSM

CSM Scholarships 2018 Scholarship

Support Dancers Dream
Jaia Parker, right, visits with Toni Kruszka, who,
along with her brothers, created the Jerome
A. Zanelotti, Sr. Memorial Scholarship, one of
two CSM scholarships awarded to Parker this
semester.
Jaia Parker, 19, of Lusby has been
dancing as long as she can remember.
Its in my blood, Parker said. Its how
I express myself. Its how I can make
other people happy as well.
This soft-spoken theater and dance
student at the College of Southern
Maryland (CSM) said that there wasnt
money in the family budget for her to
take formal dance lessons as she was
growing up. She and her younger sister
were raised in a single-parent house-
hold, living with grandparents.
Nevertheless, Parker practiced her
art through liturgical dance at her fam-
ilys church, Healing and Deliverance
Church in Prince Frederick. In addition,
she participated in the dance team at
Patuxent High School.
When Parker graduated from high
school in 2016, she knew it was her
chance to pursue her dream of a career
in dance in earnest. I want to learn
more styles and techniques of dancing
to be able to teach others, she said. I
hope to invest in my own dance studio
as well. The idea of working as a chore-
ographer is her dream career.
Parker registered at CSM to pursue an
associate degree in Theatre and Dance
and was awarded two scholarships
the Tony Hungerford Memorial Art
Scholarship and the Jerome A. Zanelotti
Sr. Memorial Scholarship. This financial
help is critical to Parker, she said.
These scholarships have enabled me
to focus on my work, not be in debt or
carry a heavy load on my shoulders,
she said. With this help, I am able to
pay my tuition through scholarships and
grants with ease and not have to stress
about how I may need to pay a loan
back.
From CSM
Applications Available
from SMECO
Southern Maryland Electric Coop-
erative (SMECO) is offering college
scholarships for the 2018-2019 school
year. Four high school seniors will be
awarded $1,500 each. Students are
eligible to apply if they live with par-
ents or guardians who are SMECO
customer-members. Seniors must be
enrolled or plan to enroll full-time
in an accredited college, university,
or trade school. The deadline for
students to apply for college scholar-
ships is Tuesday, April 3, 2018. For
more information, or to obtain an ap-
plication, go to www.smeco.coop.
To be eligible for SMECO scholar-
ships, students must have maintained
a minimum cumulative grade point
average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Four
$1,500 scholarships will be awarded
based on scholastic achievement,
financial need, and community and
school involvement. As part of the
application process, students must
submit an essay on Why is a Col-
lege Education Important to Com-
pleting My Lifetime Goals? Schol-
arship finalists will be interviewed
on Saturday, April 21, 2018.
Students may obtain an application
from their schools career counselor
or by calling SMECO at 1-888-440-
3311, extension 4340. Applications
are also available online at www.sme-
co.coop and at the customer service
desk in SMECOs Leonardtown and
Hughesville offices. Completed ap-
plication packages with all items
submitted together may be taken to
a SMECO office or mailed to the at-
tention of Bernadette Lewis, SME-
CO, P.O. Box 1937, Hughesville,
MD, 20637. When mailing, please
allow time for delivery.
From SMECO
Wednesday, November 22, 2017 The Calvert County Times In Our Community 9

Hospice Festival of Wreaths

at Calvert High School

Towns Receive Drug Pet of the Week

MEET JACKIE
Prevention Awards
During the annual Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse (CAASA) annual Hi, my name is Jackie. Im
meeting and awards ceremony, the health department presented awards to both a very SWEET girl who has
North Beach and Chesapeake Beach for their drug prevention efforts. Cheryl Green, spent 40 DAYS and 40
who has been instrumental in coordinating the efforts, presented the awards to both NIGHTS in the shelter.
town councils at their recent regular meetings. Ive been patiently wait-
ing for a family to come
adopt me! Im about 4
years old, BEAUTIFUL
and very FRIENDLY.
Are YOU the person to
take me out of the shelter
and into a loving home?
I know I can make you
happy! PLEASE CHOOSE
ME!!
And remember, if there is
room in the heart, there is room in
the house.
Hurry in to adopt me and meet the won-
derful gang at Tri-County Animal Shelter
(6707 Animal Shelter Road, Hughesville)
or call 301-932-1713 for more information.
North Beach Mayor Mark Frazer and the town Chesapeake Beach Town Councilman Keith Par- To see more of my amazing friends avail-
council accepted the award from Cheryl Green at dieck, who chairs the Opioid Abuse Awareness able for adoption, like us on Facebook @
their Nov. 9 meeting. Coalition, announced the award. He and other
council members and sta posed with Green at Tri-County Animal Shelter Southern MD.
the Nov. 16 meeting.
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Wednesday, November 22, 2017
Our Covers Give Thanks
By Dick Myers
Editor
Since the inception of The Calvert County Times,
our front-page cover stories, with the full-page pic-
ture, have been the hallmark of our coverage. Dur-
ing this Thanksgiving week we are thankful that,
so many interesting people have allowed us to fea-
ture them. Sometimes they do what they do quietly
without wanting to publicize themselves. They of-
ten agree to be subjects because they understand
the value of letting the county know what they do.
We called many of them back who appeared on our
2017 covers to ask them this question: What do you
have to be thankful for this year? Here are their
responses
Commissioner President Tom Hejl
June 29 issue
I am thankful for my family and my
heath. I am certainly thankful that the
county is headed in the right direction
and I am looking forward to the future.
Superintendent of Schools Dr.
Daniel Curry
June 1 issue
I am most thankful this year to have
a great working relationship with our
employee union which lead to a multi-
year contract as well as a great working
relationship with our Board of County
Commissioners which lead to a fund-
ing formula that will provide the school
district with financial security for the
next three years.
Sheriff Mike Evans
Oct. 20 issue
I am very thankful for my wife,
children and grandchildren and the tine
we can be together. I am also thankful
for the support of the men and women
of the Sheriffs Office and Correctional
Center to help me do this job for the
citizens of Calvert County.
Deputy County Administrator Hearth and Hone will be Historic St. Marys Citys final event of the fall season on November 24 and 25 neighbors and those close to us, to give
Wilson Parran from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Photo courtesy of Historic St. Marys City.
June 29 issue
Its been very rewarding to have the opportunity live with us now. My father passed away this year. joined the College of Southern Maryland. You have
to serve the citizens of Calvert County again for the It means a lot to ne to step in and be a father to my welcomed me with generosity and warmth, and al-
last year as the Calvert County Government Deputy sister.
Administrator. But as the years go by, I have humbly
learned about what is truly important in life. For me,
its every time I look into the eyes of my wonderful
six grandchildren. I thank God for my wife, Debbie
and the many gifts, and years, Hes given me.
Linda Vassallo, the countys Communications
and Media R elations director
June 29 issue
I am thankful for the outstanding team of profes-
sionals in my department, and across Calvert County
Government, who I have the honor and privilege to
work with every day. It is exciting to share my work
days with professionals who enjoy tackling chal-
lenges and identifying new opportunities for the
residents of Calvert County.
On a deeply personal note, I am truly thankful for
The Calvert County Times
my health, my family and friends, and their unwav-
ering support. Best wishes and Happy Thanksgiving
to everyone.
Margaret Dunkle, chair of the Harriett
Elizabeth Brown Commemorative Task Force
November 16 issue
Im thankful for the adventures of each new day
new people, new perspectives, new challenges,
new opportunities and for newly savoring the old
joys of family, friends, this beautiful county, and, of
course, really bad puns.
Deputy First Class Andre Mitchell, D.A.R.E.
coordinator
Oct. 20 issue
My family comes to mind. We have been through
a lot, my wife and my son. My mom and my sister
County Commissioner Steve Weems
June 27 issue
I am thankful for my family -- their health. Ev- our future work together, and I wish each of you a
eryones still here.
Director of Planning and Zoning Mark Willis
Nov. 2 issue
I am thankful of thee dedicated and tireless ef-
forts of our planning and zoning staff who work
for the best interests of all of the citizens of Calvert
County.
Feature 11
Maria Buehler, business owner and planning
commission member
Oct. 5 issue
Every day I am thankful for my son, King Kurley.
Susan Cox, aka, Mrs. Moo of Spider Hall Farm
Oct. 19 issue
I am thankful for:
The Grace of God freely given
The many blessings of family and friends
The bounty of the harvest--- from our agricultural
community
The privilege of living in this country as a free citi-
zen because of the sacrifice, diligence and hard work
of the military, law enforcement and first responders.
The compassion and commitment of the Calvert
County community.
Joyce Freeland, former NACCP
president
Sept. 21 issue
First of all, I am thankful to God for
his grace and mercy, and for the many
blessings he has bestowed upon me.
I am also thankful for my family and
my friends. I am thankful for the big
gifts as well as the small. Thanks to
God for his creation of the earth and
the beauty we often see as we go from
one season to another in the spring
the beauty of new born flowers; sum-
mer the beautiful sky, clouds, the green
forest and trees; in the fall the colorful
leaves which dance to the ground; and
in the winter the snowflakes as they
come from the sky to the earth. Some-
times we take these things for granted.
Every day should be a day of gratitude
and thanksgiving. Happy thanksgiving
to everyone!!!.
CSM President Dr. Maureen
Murphy
Sept. 14 issue
Thanksgiving is a special time for
our community, a moment to pause and
gather as families and friends and with
thanks for the goodness in our lives.
This year, I am thankful to have
ready in my brief time among you Ive come to real-
ize your deep commitment to work with us to sup-
port us in our vision to transform lives.
I am thankful to be among you. I look forward to
very Happy Thanksgiving.
Marilyn Van Wagner, Chesapeake Beach Wa-
ter Park manager
July 13 issue
I am thankful first for my relationship with Jesus
Christ and my church family. I am also thankful for
my loving family and my many quality friendships.
Last but not least, I am also thankful for the Town of
Chesapeake Beach both as a work place and a mag-
nificent place to live.
dickmyers@countytimes.net
12 Feature The Calvert County Times Wednesday, November 22, 2017

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14 Obituaries The Calvert County Times Wednesday, November 22, 2017

In Remembrance
The Calvert County Times runs complimentary obituaries as submitted by funeral homes
and readers. We run them in the order we receive them. Any submissions that come to
guyleonard@countytimes.net after noon on Mondays may run in the following weeks edition.

Frances Margaret Sherbert to Solomons Nursing Center Chesapeake
Frances Marga- Wing Activites Program, P.O. Box 1509,
ret Sherbert, 101, Solomons MD 20688.
passed away No-
vember 19, 2017 at Miriam Kirchner Collins
Solomons Nursing Miriam Kirch-
Center. She was ner Collins, 91, of
born December Deale passed away
6, 1915 in Smith- November 13, 2017
ville, now part at her home, sur-
of Dunkirk, MD rounded by family.
to Joseph William and Gertrude May She was born Feb-
(Chaney) Armiger. Frances was raised ruary 16, 1926 to
on the family farm in Smithville and at- George and Myrtle
tended the former Smithville School. She (Seigert) Kirchner.
married Joseph William Sherbert and She grew up swimming, sailing and ice
they made their home in Dunkirk. Fran- skating on the West River and was a grad-
ces was a homemaker and also helped uate of Southern High School. Miriam
on the family farm, raising corn and to- married Edward Linwood Boots Col-
bacco. She was also a caregiver for her lins on June 1, 1949 and they made their
mother for many years and caregiver for home on Parkers Creek in Deale. She
other members of the community. Fran- was primarily a homemaker and spent
ces was a member of Smithville United countless nights shedding soft crabs. She
Methodist Church and enjoyed traveling, was a devoted member of Cedar Grove
cooking, sewing, gardening and spend- U.M Church in Deale. She loved carv-
ing time with family and friends. ing ducks, reading, cracking walnuts and
Frances was preceded in death by her sailing. Miriam loved her life, family and
husband Joseph Sherbert and a sister Ha- Deale, often referring to it as Heaven on
zel Swann. She is survived by her daugh- Earth.
ter Margaret Ann Cox and her husband She was preceded in death by her par-
Oliver of Prince Frederick; grandchil- ents, her husband Boots, and siblings
dren Patricia Ann Walter and husband Olive, George, Jackie and Kenny. She is
Mark, Joseph Oliver Cox and wife Lisa survived by a son Keith A. Bootie Col-
and Gail Marie Gott and husband Jimmy, lins of Deale and a daughter Lindy Lou
all of Prince Frederick; great-grandchil- Clark of West River. Also surviving are
dren Joshua Walter, Julie Hall and Jared grandchildren Melissa L. Clark of West
and Adam Gott; and great-great-grand- River, Brian K. Clark and wife Cristina
daughter Averie Walter. of Lothian, Crystal L. Collins and Katie
In lieu of flowers, expressions of sym- V. Collins, both of Shady Side, great-
pathy in Frances name may be made grandchildren Mason and Gracie Cruz
to the Solomons Nursing Center Chesa- and Joseph and Hunter Cox, and her dog
peake Wing Activities Program. Duchess.
Visitation will be Wednesday, Funeral arrangements made by Rausch
November 22, 2017, 10-11 a.m. at Funeral Home.
Rausch Funeral Home - Owings
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MD 20736. Funeral Service will follow
at 11 a.m. at the funeral home.
Russell
Lydia Marie Rus-
Burial will be at Smithville
sell, 82, a longtime
U.M. Church Cemetery, Smith-
resident of Calvert
ville Drive and Ferry Landing Road
County, passed
Dunkirk MD 20754.
away November 12,
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crops and livestock. She later was em-
ployed as a waitress at local restaurants,
and was a homemaker raising her son and
daughter. Prior to her passing Marie had
resided in Deale, and in Edgewater with
her son Bill. She was a faithful member
of the First Baptist Church of Deale, and
a devout Christian. In her leisure time
Marie loved going to flea markets, and
also enjoyed flower gardening and spend-
ing time with her family.
Marie was preceded in death by her
parents Mary Marie (Stallings) and Ro-
land Edward Lauer, her husband William
Clyde Russell, a daughter Mary Jane
Russell, an infant son Richard Russell,
and her brothers Alexander and Russell
Lauer. She is survived by her son Wil-
liam R. Bill Russell of Edgewater, six
grandchildren, five great-grandchildren,
a brother William Robert Lauer of Mis-
souri and a sister Doris Ann Leonard of
Deale.
Memorial contributions may be made
to First Baptist Church of Deale, 5907
Deale Churchton Road, Deale MD
20751; Phone: 410-867-1336; website:
http://www.fbcdeale.org
Funeral arrangements by Rausch Fu-
neral Home.
Leonard Joseph Kwiatkoski, Sr
Leonard Joseph
Kwiatkoski, Sr.,
86, of Broomes
Island, peace-
fully passed away
after a short illness
November 11, 2017.
Len was born in
Riggsville, MI, on
November 21,
1930 to Anthony Kwiatkoski and
Florence Shea Kwiatkoski. Len
joined the Army at an early age and ad-
vanced quickly. He traveled widely in
Europe and the States with the Army
Corps of Engineers. After discharge, Len
worked various jobs as project man-
ager, foreman, superintendent of
construction. He also worked on the con-
struction of Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Plant.
Len bought a marina in 1971 which he
owned and operated for years, never
advertising. Lens Marina started out
small but over the years and with the
partnership of his son expanded to what
is now a popular and growing marina.
Len retired from the marina business,
however never left. The marina was always
his heart, soul, pride and joy.
Len, Ski, Pol, or Popski, whatever nick-
name you called him, loved his family and
friends. They meant the world to him.
As the mainstay, go to, man of many
talents on the island, all flocked to him
young and old, children, neighbors, and
boaters. He could fix anything from boats,
wells, heat, as well as aide in building
renovations. Many friends and custom-
ers come back years later with their kids
and friends introducing the legend of
the island and bragging on the good times
they had at Lens. He always
had a story or joke to share.
Len loved to fish, bar hop, read vora-
ciously, playing cards, and just visit with
friends and family. He taught the grand-
kids, their friends and neighbor kids card
games. While playing cards with the kids
he taught them the ways of the world.
He loved visitors at any time of the
day or night. He was a dedicated, hard
working and strong man. The
kind they do not make anymore.
Len is survived by his loving partner Marie
Otley, Janice Kwiatkoski, brother Ralph
and his wife Debby, sons Dennis (Bub) and
his partner Paula Tucker, Lenny and his
wife Shannon, 9 grandchil-
dren Jessica, Bambi, Saman-
tha, Billy, Reza, James, Ryan,
Ty and Mia, and 8 great grandchildren Bai-
ley, Carley, Nateley, Camryn, Karleigh,
Finley, Dominic and Ashton. His
son Anthony preceded him in death.
Per Lens request, there will be no servic-
es. In lieu of flowers the family requests
donations to Calvert Hospice in his name.
Funeral arrangements by Rausch Fu-
neral Home.
Shirley Marlene McGinniss
Shirley Marlene
McGinniss, 62 of
Lusby, MD former-
ly of Prince Fred-
erick, MD passed
away on October
27, 2017 at Calvert
Memorial Hospi-
tal. She was born
on June 19, 1955 in
Washington, DC to the late Mary Adaline
van der Zwet and Elmer Herbert Sasscer.
Shirley was a loving mother and was
referred to as Memaw by everyone. She
is survived by her loving children, Shawn
McGinniss of Prince Frederick, MD,
Daniel McGinniss of Lusby, MD, and
Rosemary Briggs and her husband Gene
Briggs, Jr. of Chesapeake Beach, MD;
Step-Parents, Tom van der Zwet, and
Peggy Sasscer; brothers, Ronald Sasscer
and wife Cathy of Hawley, PA, and Craig
Sasscer of Upper Marlboro, MD; grand-
children, Daniel McGinniss, Jr., Madison
McGinniss, Braxton McGinniss, Gene
Briggs, III, and Landen Briggs; nieces
and nephews, Sara Sasscer, Jessica Sass-
cer, William Sasscer, and John Sasscer.
A Life Celebration Service was held
on Friday, November 17, 2017 at 5 p.m.
in the Hughesville Baptist Church, 8505
Old Leonardtown Rd, Hughesville, MD
20637. Interment will be private.
For more information or to leave the
family a condolence please visit www.
rauschfuneralhomes.com
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Community Calendar
Friday, November 24
American Indian Heritage Day
Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solo-
mons Island Rd. S, Solomons, MD
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Celebrate the culture of the indigenous
peoples of Southern Maryland. Check the
daily events schedule at the admissions
desk for special tour times of our Mari-
time History exhibits. FREE with muse-
um admission.
Twin Beach Players present A Christ-
mas Carol
The Boys and Girls Club, 9021 Dayton
Ave, North Beach
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Twin Beach Players presents a Southern
Maryland favorite holiday tradition with
the return of a sparkling, music-infused
production of A Christmas Carol. This
classic story tells the tale of a selfish
Scrooge who sees the errors of his ways
through a series of visits by ghostly spir-
its and a glimpse into his past, future and
present life. This production featuring a
lively cast of dozens of local talent, gor-
geous costumes, and those deliciously
spooky ghosts, Scrooge awakes on Christ-
mas morning a new man. He becomes
jolly and charitable, and truly turns into
the man he promised the ghosts he would
become. He carries the spirit of Christmas
with him all the year round. Bring your
family, bring your friends, and check your
humbugs at the door! Performances sell
out quickly so act now to secure a seat in
the house!
Saturday, November 25
Sip & Shop
LASH Hall, 4865 St. Leonard Road, St.
Leonard, MD 20685
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
The VR Group will be hosting a Sip &
Shop, so... Grab your Holiday Shopping
List. Be sure to check it twice, For all of
your friends & family
Who have been naughty or nice! The
event will feature a wide variety of local
vendors, artists, and businesses, and Cal-
vert Hospice will be joining us with help-
ful information for the community and
accepting donations for their great cause!
Selfies with Santa from 11 am to 2 pm.
There will be drinks and hors doeuvres,
for your enjoyment, as you shop the day
away! Catered by Lotus Kitchen of Solo-
mons Island. Follow VR Group on Face-
book for updates on this event. Hope to
see you there!
Toy Boat Building
Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solo-
mons Island Rd. S, Solomons, MD
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Make a toy boat in the Maritime History
Hall with sessions starting on the half
hour. $2 donation per boat requested. Mu-
seum admission required.
Wednesday, November 22, 2017
Twin Beach Players present A Christ-
mas Carol
The Boys and Girls Club, 9021 Dayton
Ave, North Beach
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Twin Beach Players presents a Southern
Maryland favorite holiday tradition with
the return of a sparkling, music-infused
production of A Christmas Carol. This
classic story tells the tale of a selfish
Scrooge who sees the errors of his ways
through a series of visits by ghostly spir-
its and a glimpse into his past, future and
present life. This production featuring a
lively cast of dozens of local talent, gor-
geous costumes, and those deliciously
spooky ghosts, Scrooge awakes on Christ-
mas morning a new man. He becomes
jolly and charitable, and truly turns into
the man he promised the ghosts he would
become. He carries the spirit of Christmas
with him all the year round. Bring your
family, bring your friends, and check your
humbugs at the door! Performances sell
out quickly so act now to secure a seat in
the house!
Sunday, November 26
Twin Beach Players present A Christ-
mas Carol
The Boys and Girls Club, 9021 Dayton
Ave, North Beach
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Twin Beach Players presents a Southern
Maryland favorite holiday tradition with
the return of a sparkling, music-infused
production of A Christmas Carol. This
classic story tells the tale of a selfish
Scrooge who sees the errors of his ways
through a series of visits by ghostly spir-
its and a glimpse into his past, future and
present life. This production featuring a
lively cast of dozens of local talent, gor-
geous costumes, and those deliciously
spooky ghosts, Scrooge awakes on Christ-
mas morning a new man. He becomes
jolly and charitable, and truly turns into
the man he promised the ghosts he would
become. He carries the spirit of Christmas
with him all the year round. Bring your
family, bring your friends, and check your
humbugs at the door! Performances sell
out quickly so act now to secure a seat in
the house!
Tuesday, November 28
Middleham Chapel Open To The
Community
Middleham and St. Peters Parish 10210
H G Trueman Rd, Lusby, MD 20657
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
The chapel will be open on the 2nd & 4th
Tuesdays from 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM. This
should be convenient for those on their
way home from work, or waiting for their
child to finish an after school activity, or
maybe you just have the time later in the
day or the need. The Chapel is available
to all in the community, For Personal
Prayer, Reflection or Meditation.
Wednesday, November 22, 2017 The Calvert County Times Calendars 17

YoungatHeart By Office of Aging Staff

Wednesday, November 22
Brain Games: Mahjongg, Scrabble
Events
Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road,
Solomons, 410-326-5289. http://Cal-
vertLibrary.info.

& More Teen Craft Night

AARP Driver Safety
The next AARP Driver Safety
Class will be held at Southern
Pines Senior Center (SPSC), Tues-
day, December 5, 9 a.m. Fee is $15/
AARP members, $20/non-mem-
bers. Members must show AARP
cards. Please call 410-586-2748 to
register.
Legal Aid
Attorney services will be avail-
able at Calvert Pines Senior Cen-
ter, Thursday, December 14, 1 3
p.m. to assist with SSI, benefit de-
nials, disability payments, Social
Security and SSI overpayments,
debtor and consumer problems,
advance directives, and tenant is-
sues. Call the center for more in-
formation and to schedule an ap-
pointment, 410-535-4606. Must be
60 years of age or older to utilize
this free service.
Caregivers Services
A drop-in time for caregivers to
talk with Social Service staff is
the first Wednesday of each month
at Calvert Pines Senior Center.
Information, a quarterly newslet-
ter, and limited respite funds are
also available. Please contact Amy
Boucher or Liz Leclair for more
information 410-535-4606.
Calvert Pines Senior
Center (CPSC)
We are now accepting donations
of new or gently used purses for
the Calvert Pines Senior Council
Purse Sale, which will be held on
December 1, 9-11 a.m.
Enjoy putting together beautiful
flower arrangements one petal at a
time during Crafts with Rosemary,
North Beach Senior Center
(NBSC)
Visit our Physical Trainer who
will be available to assist with
exercise information and weight
goals, with our Ask the Expert
Program, Tuesday, November 28,
10 a.m. Please call 410-257-2549
to register.
Create stunning necklaces, ear-
rings, and bracelets while par-
ticipating in Beading with Joann,
Thursday, November 30, 10 a.m.
Southern Pines Senior
Center (SPSC)
Dont miss this months award
winning featured movie Hidden
Figures, a team of African-Amer-
ican mathematicians who served a
vital role in NASA during the ear-
ly years in the U.S space program,
Tuesday, November 28, 1 p.m. Re-
freshments will be provided.
Enjoy a live demo with visiting
artist Deb Daniels and make a pot
from a selection of various molds
in How to Pour a Pot: Ceram-
ics Project with Anne, Thursday,
November 30, 1 p.m. This class is
free: however, space is limited to 8
people. Please call to reserve your
spot, 410-586-2748.
10:00-1:00pm
Want to learn Mahjongg? Hope
to make your Scrabble skills kill-
er? Games are a great way to keep
your brain sharp while having fun!
Join us! Please register. Calvert Li-
brary Prince Frederick, 850 Costley
Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
http://CalvertLibrary.info.
Thursday, November 23
JobSource Mobile Career Center
1:00-3:00pm
Stop by to visit the JobSource Mobile
Career Center for your job search
needs! Get job counseling and rsu-
m help, search for jobs and connect
with Southern Maryland JobSource.
No registration. Calvert Library
Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. True-
man Road, Solomons, 410-326-5289.
http://CalvertLibrary.info.
Singer-musicians trading songs, tak-
On Pins & Needles
2:00-4:00pm
Bring your quilting, needlework,
knitting, crocheting or other proj-
ect for an afternoon of conversation
and shared creativity. No registra-
tion. Calvert Library Twin Beaches
Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesa-
peake Beach, 410-257-2411. http://
CalvertLibrary.info.
Tuesday, November 28
Flying Needles
6:00-9:00pm
Knitting, crocheting and portable
crafting group open to anyone want-
ing to join in and share talents, craft-
ing time or learn a new skill. No reg-
istration. Calvert Library Southern
6:30-8:00pm
Teen Craft Night. Calvert Library
Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way,
410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
http://CalvertLibrary.info.
Wednesday, November 29
Teen Book Club: We Are the Ants
4:00-5:00pm
Meet on the last Wednesday of Sep-
tember, October, and November to
discuss a current teen book. High-
light your favorite parts, think of
some discussion questions, or just
come listen to what others thought
during this drop-in book club. Cal-
vert Library Prince Frederick, 850
Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-
855-1862. http://CalvertLibrary.info.
Song Circle / Jam Session
6:30-8:30pm
ing turns in choosing and leading a
group of musicians. Its a sing-along
with space for learning from each
other and trying new things. A range
of playing abilities and experience
can be expected. Public is welcome
to participate or just observe. Calvert
Library Southern Branch, 13920 H.
G. Trueman Road, Solomons, 410-
326-5289. http://CalvertLibrary.info.

Eating Together Menu

Monday, November 27
BBQ Chicken Leg, Oven Roasted
Red Potatoes & Onions, Roasted Car-
rots, Dinner Roll, Baked Apple
Tuesday, November 28
Stuffed Shells w/Tomato Sauce,
Seasoned Spinach, Garlic Bread,
Fruited Jell-O
Wednesday, November 29
Beef Tips in Gravy w/Onions &
Green Peppers over Egg Noodles,
Tossed Salad, Honey Glazed Car-
rots, Whole Wheat Bread, Mandarin FUEL DELIVERY . JUMPSTART
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Oranges
Thursday, November 30
WINCHOUT . LOAD SHIFTS . STORAGE
Pork Roast w/Gravy, Glazed Sweet
Potatoes, Cabbage, Dinner Roll,
MOTORCYLE & ACCIDENT TOWING
Peaches,
Friday, December 1 LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE
Chicken Caesar Salad w/Grilled
Chicken Strips, Chick Peas, Dinner
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Lunches are served to seniors, aged 60-plus, and their spouses through Title 301-737-2636
pjstowing247@gmail.com
IIIC of the Older Americans Act. Suggested donation is $3. To make or cancel a
reservation call: Calvert Pines Senior Center at 410-535-4606 or
301-855-1170, North Beach Senior Center at 410-257-2549, or Southern Pines
Senior Center at 410-586-2748. Lunches are subject to change.
For All Your Towing And Roadside Needs!
18 Sports
Coach Calhoun Nets First Hoops Win
Kerri Kline 18 - Photo Credit: Bill Wood
By Nairem Moran
St. Marys College of Maryland
St. Marys College of Maryland womens basketball
team earned its first win of the season and the first win
for new coach C.J. Calhoun against Washington Colleeg
o Nov. 19.
The Basics
Score: St. Marys 60, Washington College 58
Records: St. Marys (1-2), Washington College
(1-1)
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Michael P. OBrien Athletics & Recreation Center
Arena
The Short Story: First-year forward Hallie Persell
(Pasadena, Md./Chesapeake) hit a game-winning
jumper with 6.7 seconds left to lift the St. Marys
College of Maryland womens basketball team to
their first win under first-year head coach C.K.
Calhoun. The Seahawks held on for a 60-58 tri-
umph over Washington College on the final day of
the Dan Greene Memorial Invitational.
All-Tournament Team
Sophomore guard Maggie Tien of Hood College,
who was the only team to post a 2-0 record, was
named the tournaments Most Outstanding Player
after averaging 13.5 points, 2.5 assists, and 2.0
steals.
The All-Tournament Team was comprised of
Goucher Colleges Nailah Jones, Hoods Mia Sa-
voy, St. Marys Katie Robey, and Washington Col-
leges Emily Thiemann.
How It Happened
SMAC Scoreboard
Alexis Krahling
knocked down a
jumper with 38 sec-
onds to play, cap-
ping a 7-0 run and
helping Washington
College reclaim the
lead for the first time
Wednesday, November 22, 2017
since leading 27-26 at halftime.
Robey was then fouled with 11 ticks on the clock,
earning two free throws. She connected on the
first but was off the mark on the second. Persell
corralled the loose ball and put up the eventual
game-winning shot with 6.7 seconds remaining.
Bridget McLaughlin put up a three-point attempt
but fell short of the mark, preserving St. Marys
first win of the 2017-18 campaign.
The Seahawks closed out the first quarter on a 7-2
run to stake a 13-8 advantage.
Washington College gained its first lead of the
game in the final two minutes of the half with an
8-0 run for a three-point advantage. Senior guard
Christine Morin (Kensington, Md./St. Johns
[D.C.]) closed the gap to 27-26 with two of three
free throws as she was fouled on a three-point shot
at the buzzer.
nmoran@smcm.edu
Wednesday, November 22, 2017
St. Marys Men Fall
to Lynchburg
Spencer Schultz 20 - Photo Credit: Bill Wood
By Nairem Moran
St. Marys College of Maryland
St. Marys College mens basketball
team was bested by Lynchburg on Sun-
day, November 19.
The Basics
Score: St. Marys 95, Lynchburg
106
Records: St. Marys (1-2), Lynch-
burg (2-0)
Location: St. Marys City, Md.
Ed Cole Court in Michael P.
OBrien Athletics & Recreation
Center Arena
The Short Story: Sophomore
forward Spencer Schultz (Clear
Spring, Md./Clear Spring) was one
of four Seahawks to reach double-
figures Sunday afternoon, tallying
a game and season-best 23 points,
as the St. Marys College of Mary-
land mens basketball team took on
their second Old Dominion Ath-
letic Conference opponent in three
days.
Up Next for the Seahawks
Nov. 21 at Penn State Altoona (1-2)
Altoona, Pa. 6:00 p.m.
How It Happened
Lynchburg raced out to a 24-16
lead as the Hornets drained 7-of-8
three-pointers in the games first
six minutes.
LC cooled off a bit and missed its
next four three-point attempts,
allowing St. Marys to find its
rhythm and tie up the game four
times before Spencer sparked a 9-4
run to close out the half and stake
a 54-52 Seahawk lead at halftime.
Spencer tallied seven of his 16 first-
half points in the final run of the
half while sophomore guard Matt
Ayoub (Fairfax, Va./W.T. Wood-
son) added 11 points on 4-of-5
shooting.
Senior guard Ochae Bynum (Wal-
dorf, Md./North Point) and Schultz
gave St. Marys two short-lived
leads early in the second half be-
fore Connor Schroeders three-
pointer at 15:08 ignited a 10-3 run,
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The Tackle Box
Fishing Report
By Ken and Linda Lamb There are Rockfish of small size in
Contributing Writers the mouth of the Patuxent schooled up
and busting the water chasing bait fish
The rockfishing in the lower Potomac with the plenty of birds to show their
has turned red hot in the last few days. location. The same is true from the
Huge schools of breaking fish are in 20 PR buoy south to the Targets and Point
to 60 feet of water on the Virginia shore No Point. Breakers are gathered off the
from marker 3 to marker 7. One troller Hotel and at Point Lookout. There can
reported counting 24 different clouds of be some decent sized fish in the mix most
Seagulls in a stretch of water about five anywhere. A fisherman trolled a couple
miles long. The white water under the of hours out of Buzzs Marina leaving
birds is being whipped up by mostly 18 St. Jeromes Creek and venturing into the
to 19 inch fish with an occasional keeper bay near the Target Ship. He returned
over 20 inches, but between the birds with a 28-inch and 40-inch striper on
there are hefty fish in the 30 inch plus Wednesday.
range. These are domestic fish schooled There have been rumors of big fish with
up on this favorite feeding ground. This sea lice off Smith Point. These ocean-run
which was capped by an Austin is an easy find. Simply come out of the bruisers will be here in numbers soon.
Wrighten triple, to give Lynchburg boat ramp at Point Lookout and head due This is the Striper frenzy we have
a six-point advantage. south to the Virginia shore and you will waited for all year and it is happening
The Seahawks responded with an run into breaking fish. You can jig, troll, now. The only factor will be the weather,
11-7 push to pull within 84-83 at or cast most any lure including surface which will keep us at bay with high winds
7:40 on a Schultz layup. poppers (if you want to play with the little and rough seas. Check the weather fore-
Five straight points from Schro- guys). Remember, stay off the breakers cast and squeeze in the calm days between
eder initiated a 7-0 run which put and get your lures down deep for the big the cold fronts for great fall fishing.
the Hornets up by eight with un- ones. We have heard of fish close to 40
der four minutes left and LC never inches.
looked back again.
Inside the Box Score
St. Marys shot 48.4% from the
field for the game, including 62.5%
in the first half.
The Seahawks committed 11 turn-
overs while forcing 15 Lynchburg
miscues with eight steals and reg-
istering 26 points off those Hornet
mistakes.
Schultz added a team-best seven
rebounds and season-high three
assists to his 23 points as he went
a perfect 8-of-8 from the charity
stripe.
Bynum finished with season-highs
of 17 points, three steals and two
dimes.
First-year forward Marquis Bul-
lett (Columbia, Md./Wilde Lake)
posted his first double-digit scoring
game of his career with 15 and cor-
ralled season-bests of seven boards
and two assists.
Ayoub reached the double-digit
scoring plateau for the second
straight game with 14 while chip-
ping in three caroms.
Patterson finished the game with
22 points, eight rebounds and
three assists to pace the Hornets
while Chance Greene contributed
21 points, four helpers, and two
boards.
Lynchburg ended the day shooting
47.4% (18-of-38) from downtown,
including making 11-of-20 in the
first half.
The Hornets edged St. Marys on
the boards, 34-31.
nmoran@smcm.edu
20 Entertainment The Calvert County Times Wednesday, November 22, 2017

Historic Site to Host Colonial Christmas

On December 2, 2017, Historic St.
Marys City invites everyone to dis-
cover the spirit of Christmas past as you
are transported back in time to the 17th-
century. Guests are invited to follow
the journey of a recently freed colonial
servant as he desperately searches for
love (or at the very least, some domestic
help). Join him on his quest and bear wit-
ness as many 17th-century colonists offer
advice on how best to win the hand of a
girl. Along the way you will experience
a variety of colonial traditions from the
hanging of evergreens to the dressing of
a Yule log.
Arrive dressed for the weather and be
prepared for mild walking. Tours will
depart The Shop at Farthings Ordinary,
located at 47414 Old State House Road,
every hour from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Admission is $10 for adults, $9 for se-
niors; $6 for youth and free to Friends
members and children age five and
younger. For information, contact (240)
895-4990 or info@HSMCdigshistory.org.
Historic St. Marys City is a museum of
living history and archaeology on the site
of Marylands first capital in beautiful,
tidewater Southern Maryland. For more
information about the museum contact
the Visitor Center at 240-895-4990, 800-
SMC-1634, or info@HSMCdigshistory.
org.
From Historic St. Marys City

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Small Business Saturday was rst throughout the day, Beck said. The

bark friday! held on November 27, 2010 as a

counterpoint to Black Friday and Cy-
ber Monday. American Express start-
2 DAYS ONLY! FRI & SAT NOV. 24 & 25 ed the day as perhaps a way to get
more people to wag their credit cards
with local businesses. But it has taken
on a life of its own and many towns
day was more than just a gimmick
to boost business for the season, he
said, rather it was a way to refocus
peoples attention on the fabric of
small towns. Its one day to get them
to focus on shopping locally, but its
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As the Christmas shopping season
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Beck. Everyone talks about how they
like that small-town atmosphere with a
busy main street but what do they do
to support it?

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said Darren Beck, proprietor of Home
TUG & SHAKE Elements on Washington Street in the
town square.
There will be 27 town businesses
taking part in Small Business Satur-
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town, midtown and uptown. The event
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301.917.WASH (9274) street going from store to store, Beck
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Calvert County Chamber of Com-
merce President/CEO Bob Carpenter
said many county businesses are us-
ing the day as a marketing opportu-
nity.
Carpenter said small business is
part of the fabric of the county. It is
the backbone of the business econ-
omy in Calvert County. Most of our
businesses are small businesses, he
said, adding that most of the cham-
bers members are also small busi-
nesses.
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Choral Arts Antique Center
McKays Market
New View Fiberworks
North End Gallery
Opal Fine Art Gallery & Gifts
Port of Leonardtown Winery
Quality Street Kitchen & Catering
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S-kape Salon & Spa
SMC Historical Society
Tudor Hall
Southern Maryland Wine & Design
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Christmas
Spirit at the
By Dick Myers
Editor
The Town of North Beach begins
the festive holiday season Friday, De-
cember 1 by Lighting Up the Town!
Onlookers gather on the pavilion as
they ip the switch to light up the
town Christmas tree and holiday dis-
plays. The Christmas Tree Lighting
takes place at 7 p.m.
The next day, Saturday, Dec. 2,
the Annual Pat Carpenter Holiday Pa-
rade draws spectators from afar! The
boardwalk is lined with hundreds of
people viewing the parade. The best
part is when the jolly-old-fat man ar-
rives by re truck! Santa and Mrs.
Claus visit with children and give
them a special treat.
Every year, organizations from all
over northern Calvert and southern
Anne Arundel participate in the pa-
Wednesday, November 22, 2017 7
Beach
rade, on oats or in cars (antique and
otherwise) or (trailered) boats, or on
foot. Its one of the biggest Christmas
parades in the area.
Also on Saturday in North Beach
from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. will be the
Christmas Market. Vendors will line
5th Street near Bay Avenue and the
waterfront. They will offer crafts,
food, Christmas trees and wreathes,
shopping and much more
Tell the kids to bring their wish list to
share with Santa. He and Mrs. Claus
will be available for visits and picture
taking after the parade.
Warm up around the campre as
you enjoy refreshments including
marshmallow roasting on the re.
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Saturday,
November 25th
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Solomons to Host 33rd Christmas Walk

By Dick Myers Saturday, December 2
Editor 6 7 p.m. - COSMIC Flute Choir
Solomons will ll your senses and immerse you in the holiday spirit 7 8 p.m. - Sax Appeal Quartet
November 29th through December 2nd. Those are the dates for the 33rd
Annual Solomons Christmas Walk, with events on the island, and at Cal- 8 8:30 p.m. - Song Birds
vert Marine Museum and Annmarie Garden. Santa and Bubbles, the museum otter, will visit and spread holiday
The Solomons Business Association reports that this year they have cheer. Children can create a holiday craft to take home. Enjoy punch
hired a professional Christmas Lights & Decoration company to decorate and cookies on Friday and Santas Coffee House on Saturday featuring
the RiverWalk with white Christmas lights to light up the island. complimentary coffee, hot cocoa, and holiday cookies.
Another highlight of the annual event will be caroling from Patuxent Shop locally in the Museum Store for high-quality, made in America
High School band. Other street performers will be wondering around gifts that will please everyone on your holiday list. Museum members
own to provide entertainment. receive 20% off all weekend. The store will be open both nights from 6
9 p.m. and is stocked with a unique collection of clothing, hostess gifts,
The 2017 Christmas Walks theme this year is All things Candy Cane. hundreds of regional books, unique holiday cards, custom mugs, Carvel
Events include: Hall crab knives, beautiful jewelry, gourmet snacks, ornaments galore,
Wednesday 29th November 6:30 p.m., Judging of Best Decorated and plenty of stocking stuffers.
Home & Business. Special points for Candy Canes and Christmas can- To learn more about the Solomons Christmas Walk, visit the website at:
dies! Prizes announced & awarded on Thursday night at Christmas Party. http://solomonsmaryland.com/solomons-christmas-walk.html.
Decorating the Christmas Tree. This year all the community can join in
and bring something special they have made/bought for the tree. The
Tree will also be decorated with the help of members of the SMCR Inc From Solomons Business Association CMM
individuals with developmental differences.
Thursday 30th November Christmas Party at Annmarie Gardens/
Dowell Rd - all welcome, Cost $30 per person.
Friday December 1st Saturday 2nd Christmas Gift Market in park
near Kingshers Restaurant, Friday, 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday, 4
p.m. 8 p.m.
Friday December 1st, 6:30 p.m. Santa and his elf arrive by a Solo-
mons Fire Truck to switch on our Christmas tree lights and visit with the
children.
Saturday December 2nd, 6:30 p.m. watch the Solomons Annual Light-
ed Boat Parade, visible from Back Creek to Patuxent RiverWalk. At 7:30
p.m. Childrens Entertainment will be at Our Lady Star of The Sea Church
In addition to all the activities on the island, enjoy Annmarie Garden
in Lights and the ever-popular lighted boat parade. The Calvert Marine
Museum is offering its own holiday delights for visitors of all ages and
admission is FREE!
On both Friday and Saturday evening, enjoy local musical entertain-
ment:
Friday, December 1
6 7 p.m. - Patuxent High School Carolers
7 8 p.m. - Patuxent Voices
8 9 p.m. - Bruce Rider & Riders

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Coming to Leonardtown
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
The yuletide season gets started exactly one
day after Thanksgiving with the annual Christ-
mas Tree lighting ceremony on the Leonard-
town town square.
Every Black Friday, the town square is
packed with spectators waiting for the kick off
of the Christmas season.
The weather looks like its going to go in
our favor, said Maria Fleming, events coordi-
nator for Leonardtown. Well probably be in
the 7,000-person range for attendance on the
town square.
Activities for visitors include crafts they can
make on site and take with them, a petting
zoo, stories for children with Mrs. Claus, sleigh
rides, a live nativity scene, music and the ar-
Wednesday, November 22, 2017
rival of Santa Claus.
The tree lighting is set for 7p.m., with Santa
available afterwards for children to make their
Christmas wishes.
Santa will be brought into town with his
sleigh escorted by two re/EMS vehicles and
take his station at the corner of Fenwick Street
at the Bank of America.
Rides on the emergency vehicles will be
available only before 6:45 a.m. this year,
Fleming said.
Children who want to speak with Santa are
seen on a rst-come, rst-serve basis, Fleming
said, adding that Santa usually speaks to as
many as 300 children a night.
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Christmas on the Square
Photos courtesy of Town of Leonardtown
Though, Fleming said, there are usually as
many as 600 children present for the tree light-
ing ceremony.
There is also a strict queing system set up to
bring children to speak to Santa, Fleming said.
But those children who dont get a chance
to talk to Santa Nov. 24 have only a couple of
weeks to wait until Dec. 16 when Mr. and Mrs.
Claus return to the town square for their own,
event, Fleming.
There, she said, all children who show up are
seen by Santa.
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tric lights replaced gas and other
open ame illuminating devices that
were commonplace prior to the 20th
century.
Thomas Edison, the inventor of the
rst successful practical light bulb,
also created the rst strand of elec-
tric lights that would be used in holi-
day decorating. By 1880, Edison had
standard incandescent light bulbs
well sorted out and desired a way to
better advertise his invention, so he
decided to make the most of the holi-
day season and put his light bulbs on
display.
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were able to see the display.
The concept of electric holiday
lights took a bit of time to catch on.
Edisons friend and associate Edward
Johnson was tasked with stringing
together colored lights in 1882 and
placing them on an evergreen tree.
Johnson hand-wired 80 red, white
and blue light bulbs. In 1895, Presi-
dent Grover Cleveland requested the
White House family Christmas tree be
illuminated by multi-colored electric
light bulbs.
In 1903, when General Electric
began to offer pre-assembled kits of
holiday lights, stringed lights were
reserved for the wealthy and electri-
cally savvy. For example, in 1903 a
single string of electric lights cost $12,
or around $300 today.
It would take several more years be-
fore holiday lights became a national
tradition. On Christmas Eve 1923,
President Calvin Coolidge began the
countrys celebration of Christmas
by lighting the National Christmas
Tree on the Ellipse located south of
the White House with 3,000 electric
lights.
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2015, and $658.3 billion was spent from
November through December.
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Escaping to warm climates can
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fall can make for a picturesque
holiday season, theres a good
chance that after several storms
and navigating icy roads, a get-
away to sunshine and sand can
help beat winter blues. When
gifting travel this year, consider
these great places to travel in
January and February.
Anguilla: Anguilla is a British
territory in the Eastern Carib-
bean, just east of the British and
U.S. Virgin Islands. Its known for
its long sandy stretches of beach
and pleasant winter tempera-
tures, which average 83 F. There
isnt much hustle and bustle, so
of wildlife, unspoiled beaches
and rain forests draw visitors to
this Central American locale.
Travelers can hike active vol-
canoes or surf warm turquoise
waters. The dry season ar-
rives in December along with
moderate temperatures.
Honolulu: The weather in Ha-
waii tends to be beautiful year-
round, but February can be an
especially good time to travel
to this U.S. island chain. Travel
& Leisure says that hotels often
slash their rates by up to 40 per-
cent in February. This makes it
much more affordable to gift a
stay in Honolulu.
Orlando: While holiday crowds
peak in November and Decem-
ber, visiting Orlando and its
main attraction, Disney World,
is much easier when the crowds
Holiday Season
thin out in January and Febru-
ary. The slower season means
affordable hotel rates and short-
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Montreal: Those who dont
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nities.
Puerto Rico: American travel-
ers can vacation in Puerto Rico
without needing travel visas or
passports. While all of Puerto
Rico is a sight to be seen, the
capital of San Juan has thriving
arts and culture.
St. Martin: Also known as St.
Maarten, this paradise offers
two different cultures for the
price of one. The island shares
French and Dutch territory sta-
tus. Visitors who like to eat well
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