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Dominion Cove Point Project By Sarah Miller Staff Writer

The Democratic Womens Clubwelcomed County Commissioner JerryClark to talk about the Dominion CovePoint expansion project during their Jan.15 meeting.

County Commissioner Jerry Clark began his address with an apology forhis losing his temper at a recent townhall meeting in Lusby regarding the Do-minion Cove Point Expansion project,going on to explain his personal stanceon the project and the potential good itcan do for the com munity.

I support it 100 percent, he said,explaining that without the export proj-

ect, Dominion Cove Point could bemothballed during the next four years,costing Calvert Count y half of the $15.7million in taxes the facility pays. Theexport project will help the facility re-main economically viable, Clark said.

Im not here to sell anybody a billof goods that they will not be inconve-nienced, he said, explaining that therewill be construction and heavy vehicleson Cove Point Road during the expan-sion. Dominion will try to ensure theroad is not tied up during peak traf chours, Clark said.

We need to make this a win-winfor everyone, he said.

When asked about a perceived lackof oversight on the part of the county

government regarding the project, Clarksaid the county is only one of several en-tities with a say and not the highest onthe food chain.

FERC [Federal Energy RegulatoryCommission] regulations are above us,he said.

Throughout his address, Clark wasadamant that the county commissionerswant to hear what county citizens haveto say, and they will address a ny serioussafety concern on the part of individu-als living near the Dominion Cove Pointfacility.

Were not giving them CarteBlanche, said County Commissioner

President Pat Nutter, who also attendedthe Democratic Womens Club meeting.

In other business during the meet-ing, club president Barbara Stinnettannounced that the Calvert CountyDemocratic headquarters, located at250 Merrimac Court in Prince Freder-ick, will now be open from 11 a.m. to 5

p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Fridays.Anyone interested in volunteering atthe headquarters or learning more aboutthe Calvert County Democratic CentralCommittee can call 414-414-3660 or vis-it ww w.calvertdemocrats.com.

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By Sarah Miller Staff Writer

Following a referendum vote in December, Chesa- peake Beach residents are still waiting for the TownCouncil to implement, or discuss, a replacement ratestructure.

Council member Robert Carpenter suggested re-moving from the agenda the introduction of an ordi-nance amending the towns annual utility fund budgetfor the current scal year and setti ng rates, charges andfees related to water and sewer service during the Jan.16 Town Hall meeting, saying it is too premature todeal with a mid-year budget.

We have a serious issue with the utility fund,

said Mayor Bruce Wahl, explaining the town can expect a $600,000 shor tfall for the budget.Were not bringing in enough money, he said.The people want a council thats scally respon -

sible, said Wes Donovan, who was a vocal supporterof the referendum, dur ing public comment. He encour-aged the town council to make a decision sooner ratherthan later. Like Wahl, he requested the town councilnot continue to kick the can down the road.

A work session will be scheduled for the water a ndsewer rate structure issue prior to the next town meet-ing in Februar y.

In other business, the council discussed changesto regulations governing the towns planning commis-sion, allowing the Planning Commission to skip meet-ings during which nothing is scheduled and clarifyingthat all decisions on the commissions part are based on

ndings of fact and nal once signed and led.

For more information about Chesapeake Beach,including upcoming public hearings and town hallmeetings, visit www.chesapeake-beach.md.us.

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The Wait for a

Rate Structure Continues

From My Backyard toOur Bay is a small butpowerful booklet that wasfrst developed by theBaltimore Soil Conserva-tion District. From there,several counties repub-lished a version tailoredto their county resources.Calvert Countys bookletwas developed by theCitizens Green Team.FREE COPIES can beobtained at AnnmarieGardens, at local libraries,or downloaded atcalvertgreenexpo.org.If the 17.5 millionresidents who live inthe Chesapeake Baywatershed area readthis booklet, and tookto heart its suggestionsand best practices, theChesapeake Bay wouldsee a dramatic increase

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FROM MY BACKYARD TO OUR BAYA Calvert County Residents Guide to Improving Our Environment and Drinking Water

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This is the twelfth in a series of articles that Mary Ann Scott ([email protected]) has adapted fromFrom My Backyard to Our Bay in the hopes of increasingawareness of this powerful booklet that could do so much to help the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. Be sure to look for the next article in next weeks Calvert Gazette!

Swi i gPublic access to swimming can befound at Kings Landing Pool, CovePoint Pool, Calvert Cliffs State Park,Breezy Point, North Beach, andChesapeake Beach Bayfront Park.Indoor swimming is provided to thepublic at the Edward T. Hall AquaticCenter, 130 Auto Drive, PrinceFrederick.

S ili g & P ddli gCalvert County has over 140 miles ofshoreline, and boating opportunitiesexist along almost every creek andshoreline. The Patuxent River can bepaddled with launches available atKings Landing Park, Jefferson PattersonPark and Museum, and Solomons. Onthe Chesapeake Bay side, ParkersCreek and Fishing Creek offer

excellent paddling. Larger boats can belaunched onto the river from Benedictor Solomons and onto the Bay fromChesapeake Beach and Breezy Point.

Power Bo ti gRecreation on Calvert Countys manylakes, creeks, rivers, and the Bayincludes a variety of power boats.Marinas abound in almost every coveor bend in Solomons and other sitesthroughout the county. They provide

safe harborage as well as services.For those who trailer their boats, well-maintained ramps can be found onboth the Bay and river. Some locationscharge fees, but others are publicaccess and free. For more information,visit the county website or visitMaryland Park Service.

fishi gHarvesting the bounty of the watershedprovides great enjoyment for therecreational sherman and hunter aswell as a way of life for the waterman.Responsible harvesting and safe

consumption of sh, crabs, oysters,and clams require knowledge of thehealth of the river as well as knowledgeof regulations governing the limitson harvests. Licenses and currentregulations can be purchased at localbait shops and sporting goods stores.Consult the Maryland Departmentof Natural Resources website forcurrent licensing requirements andthe Maryland Department of theEnvironment for sh consumptionguidelines.

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Photo by Sarah MilleMayor Bruce Wahl, center, criticizes the town council for delaying discussion about a rate structure.


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After a routine test showed too high aconcentration of arsenic, one of t he wellsat the Chesapeake Ranch Estates has beenshut down until it can be brought intocompliance with state regulations.

The Chesapeake Ranch Estates rou-tinely monitors for the presence of con-taminants in drinking water. In a recentcompliance check by the Maryland De-

part ment of Environment (MDE), the sys-tem exceeds the maximum contaminantlevel (MCL), for arsenic. The standard forarsenic is 10 parts per billion (PPB). Theaverage level of arsenic over the last yearwas 10.95 PPB. The latest measurementand average was taken at the point of en-try to the distribution system at well 01R,which distributes to areas in the southernthird of the Chesapeake Ranch Estates.

One of the northern wells, 03R, hasshown a steadily increasing a mount of ar-senic to the point that it contributes sub-stantially to the overall arsenic problemand threatened the viability of the blend-ing process at well 01R.

This increase, coupled with a per-fect storm of electrical and mechanicalevents which include routine maintenanceand lightning strikes affecting the best

and compliant wells in our system, even-tually created a situation that made it dif-cult to maintain the blending scheme at

well 01R, the press release states.The water company sent out a re-

lease, alerting residents to the nding andactions that have been taken, includingshutting down the well that tested withtoo high a concentration.

The treatment technique employed by the Chesapeake Ranch Water Com- pany (CRWC) i nvolves blending of waterfrom three wells in the northern reachesof the Chesapeake Ranch Estates withwater from well 01R in order to meetcompliance, according to CRWC GeneralManger George Hanson.

Similar blending practices have beenemployed throughout the county, accord-

ing to Calvert County Water and SewerDivision Chief R. Wayne Raither.

On Jan. 23, 2006, the more st ringentstandard for arsenic became effective,Hanson said. The new standards low-ered the MCL for arsenic in drinkingwater from 50 parts per billion to 10.Water supplies with arsenic concentra-tion greater than the MCL must be takenof ine until the concentration is broughtdown.

Arsenic is a naturally occurringsubstance in the Aquia a quifer, which iswhere the majority of wells in the coun-ty draw their water from, Raither said.Techniques to remove arsenic and blendwells have allowed the county to reopenwells that fell out of compliance after the2006 standard change, such as one onDares Beach Road.

Currently, Marley Run is an areaof concern for the county because of in-creasing concentrations in arsenic.

On Oct. 1, 2013 prior to con rma -tion of the condition of violation, well01Rs contribution to the communitywater supply system was restricted soas to be forced into a compliant state.At the same time, well 03 was removedfrom service pending the constructionof an arsenic removal system. Theseactions have restored arsenic levels toa compliant state, but have signi cantlyreduced the overall pumping capacity at

the Chesapeake Ranch Estates.It will be imperative to have well03 operational by the time warm weatherreturns in the spring, the press releasestates.

All wells are tested quarterly, andresults for both the county and the Ches-apeake Ranch Estates are available for

public review.For more information, contact

Hanson at 410-326-4122, visit www.cwalusby.org or P.O. Box 476, Lusby,MD 20657. For information regardingArsenic in drinking water please callthe MDE Water Supply Program at 410-537-3729. For more information aboutCalvert Countys Water and Sewer, visitwww.co.cal.md.us or call 410-535-1600,ext 2329.

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Capps Elected as

Chair of ReliabilityFirst Kenneth M. Capps, Senior Vice President of En-gineering and Operations at Southern Mar yland Elec-tric Cooperative (SMECO), has been elected to chairthe board of directors of ReliabilityFirst Corporation.ReliabilityFirst is the organization responsible for set-ting, monitoring, and enforcing electric reliability andsecurity standards for the bulk power system in 13states and Washington, DC.

Capps has served as an at-large member on the board of ReliabilityFirst since 2006 when t he organi-zation was rst formed. For the past two years, Cappsserved as vice-chair of the board and chair of the com-

pensat ion commi ttee. Capps said, I am honored to be a part of the Reliabil ityFirs t organ ization . And, because SMECO is an active part icipant , our co-ophas bene tted from the knowledge and best practices

that ReliabilityFirst has incorporated into security andreliability standards for utilities.

As the Senior Vice President of Engineering andOperations at SMECO, Capps is responsible for all ofthe cooperatives electric system a nd many associatedactivities, including construction and maintenance ofsubstations and power lines, all metering hardware,software, and related functions, materials manage-ment, vehicles and equipment, and safety. Cappsgraduated from the Florida Institute of Technologyand has worked at SMECO since 1981. He has served

as vice president since January 2005.As chair of the ReliabilityFirst board, Capps w ill

preside over all Reliabilit yFirst board meeti ngs. Hewill take an active role in shaping and overseeing thestrategic direction of the organization, serve as liai-son between the president & CEO of ReliabilityFirstand the other directors, represent the organizationat NERC meetings, and consult with ReliabilityFirstmember companies on various matters. The board has14 directors representing suppliers, transmission com-

panies, the regiona l tran smission organi zation , andsmall, medium, and large load-serving entities.

SMECO is a customer-owned electric cooperative pro-viding electricity to over 154,000 services in southern PrinceGeorges County, and in Charles County, St. Marys County,and all but the northeast portion of Calvert County. Co-ops aredistinctly different from investor-owned utilities because co-ops are owned by their customers, and these members elect themen and women who serve on the Board of Directors.

Co-ops also issue capital credits to their members. Whatare capital credits? They are the members share of the co-opsmargins, based on how much electricity the member purchasedand the rate at which the account was billed. SMECOs mar-

gins revenu e le ss expens es are used as working capital fornew construction and system improvements. When SMECOs

Board of Director s dete rmines that a percentage of the capitalcredits can be distributed to members through a general refund,capital credits will be issued by check or credited to memberselectric bills.

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Burglary Case #14-2292:Dep. G. Gott is investigating a bur glary to a home in the 11500 block of

Hoofbeat Trail in Lusby that happened on January 13 during daytime hours.The suspect(s) stole and damaged over $400 i n propert y, including an Xbox

360 Slim system and a game.

Burglary Case #14-2989:A shed behind a home in the 11200 block of Maplewood Drive in

Dunki rk was entered sometime between Jan. 8 and 16. A PowerMate 3500generator, a Porta nail gun, Hitachi nail gu n and Dremel carving k it were allstolen. DFC P. Aurich is investigating.

Theft Case #14-3191:

On Jan. 17 at about 4:57 p.m. Dep. N. Lenharr r esponded tothe Dunkirk Walmart for the report of a shoplifter in custody.Store employees had observed a woman, later identi ed as TinaMarie Bowen, 46 of Chesapeake Beach, leaving the store with-out paying for the items. She was arrested and charged withtheft less th an $1,000.

Theft from Vehicle Case #14-3194:A victim in the 5900 block of Rose Court in St. Leonard advised Dep.

W. Beisel that sometime between Jan. 15 and 17, someone stole a Makitacircular saw and an air compressor from a vehicle parked outside the home.It is unknown if the vehicle was locked. The investigation is continuing.

Rogue and Vagabond Case #14-3251:On Jan. 17 at 9:07 p.m. DFC P. Mosely was in his police

vehicle on the side of the roadway on Md. Rt. 4 southboundnear Northwest Drive in Hunting town when he looked over andobserved a male with a ashlight walking around looking in -side vehicles. He then observed an inside light to one of thevehicles come on and saw the suspect inside. A simultaneouscall to the Calvert Control Center for a suspect at that address came in. Dep.Mosely made contact with the suspect, identi ed as Michael Scott Huskey,26 of Prince Frederick. Huskey was charged with rogue and vagabond and

possession of burglar tools.

Burglary Case #14-3423:Someone burglarized a home in the 3200 block of Beaver Dam Road

in Chesapeake Beach and stole over $200 worth of jewelry. The crime wasdiscovered on Jan. 19. Anyone with informat ion is asked to contact DFC A.Locke at 410-535-2800.

Theft Case #14-3662:DFC P. Mosely arrested Sarah Elizabeth Black, 29 of

North Beach, on Ja n. 19 at 6:34 p.m. af ter she was detained bythe loss prevention of cer of the Dunkirk Walmart for takingitems without paying for them. Black stole approximately $210in merchandise, which was all recovered.

CDS Violation Case #14-3715:On Jan. 19 at 11:56 p.m. DFC P. Mosely conducted a traf-

c stop on a vehicle on Md. Rt. 4 southbound near SkinnersTurn Road in Ow ings. The driver, Yamica Tyese Drayton, 35of Oxon Hill, was cited for possession of marijuana less than10 grams.

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During t he week of Jan. 13 through Jan. 19 deputies of the Cal-vert County Sheriffs Of ce responded to 1,557 calls for servicethroughout the commun ity.

Citizens with information on the following crimes or any crimi-nal activity in Calvert County who wish to report it anonymouslycan now access the Calvert County Crime Solvers link through theSheriffs Of ce website.

Go to http://www.co.cal.md.us/residents/safety/law/sheriff/ andclick on the Crime Solvers link to leave an anonymous tip on-line.Information leading to the arrest and conviction of a suspect couldresult in a $1,000 reward.

SHERIFFS BLOTTER The following information is compiled

directly from publicly released police reports.

DUI & Possession of Marijuana: On Jan. 14 at 12:44 a.m., Trooper Follin stopped a vehicle on Rt.4 at Ponds Wood Rd. in Huntingtown for traf c violations. Charles D. Zepko Jr., 24 of Annapolis,was arrested for DUI. A search revealed marijuana and drug paraphernalia. He was incarcerated atthe Calvert County Detention Center.

Burglary: On Jan. 13 at 6:16 p.m., Trooper First Class Lewis responded to the 100 block of MFBowen Rd. in Prince Frederick for a reported burglary. The home was broken into through a rearwindow. The owner is conducting an inventory of the home to locate any missing belongings. In-vestigation continues.

Disorderly Conduct: On Jan. 13 at 5:55 p.m., Trooper Barlow responded to the 7-11 in Solomonsfor a reported disorderly subject. Camille N. Commodore, 28 of Lusby, was located and found to beextremely agitated and disorderly. She was advised to leave the premises. Later the same evening,Barlow responded back to the 7-11 and found Commodore again being extremely disorderly. Shewas arrested for trespassing and disorderly conduct. Commodore was incarcerated at the CalvertCounty Detention Center.

Theft: On Jan. 15 at 5:51 p.m., Trooper First Class Merkelson responded to the 7800 block of Patux-

ent Drive in St. Leonard for a reported theft. Unknown suspect(s) removed home heating fuel fromthe outside fuel tank. Investigation continues.

Disorderly Conduct: On Jan. 16 at 9:11 p.m., Trooper Rowe responded to Project Echo on Main St.in Prince Frederick for a reported assault. Ashley J. Sidoti, 19, and Angel Wright, 35, both of PrinceFrederick, were ghting and acting in a disorderly manner. Both were arrested and charged withdisorderly conduct and assault. They were incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.

Burglary: On Jan. 16 at 11:42 p.m., Trooper Barlow responded to the 200 block of Binnacle Ct. inLusby for a reported burglary. The sliding glass door into the basement had been shattered to gainentry. Approximately 50 rearms and cash were taken. The investigation has been turned over tothe MSP, Criminal Enforcement Division.

Possession of Marijuana: On Jan. 18 at 2:08 a.m., Trooper First Class Lewis stopped a vehicle fortraf c violations on Rt. 261 in Chesapeake Beach. A search of the vehicle revealed used syringescontaining suspected heroin. Dejuan C. Smith, 28 of Lothian, was arrested and incarcerated at theCalvert County Detention Center.

The following information is compiled directly from publicly released police reports.

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Thursday, January 23, 2014 9 The Calvert Gazette Spotlight On

Calvert Schools Lose Financial Specialist

Windy Hill Middle School needs a baseball coach for the springseason. Anyone interested should contact WHMS athletic director

Laurie Hutchison at [email protected].

By Sarah Miller

Staff Writer St. Marys County Schools w ill welcome Tammy

McCourt as the newest addition to the SMCPS staffon Feb. 3.

McCourt holds a Bachelors degree from Univer-sity of Maryland University College and is a Certi edPublic Accountant. Her new position, Deputy to theAssistant Superintendent of Fiscal Services and Hu-man Resources, will be dissolved once she steps up toAssistant Superintendent of Fiscal Services and Hu-man Resources Gregory Nourses position, accordingto SMCPS Superintendent of Schools Michael J. Mar-tirano. Nourse will retire on July 1.

McCourt is currently serving as the Chief Bud-

get and Business Of cer with Calvert County PublicSchools (CCPS), a position she had occupied since2008, according to a Calvert County Public Schools

press release.Martirano described McCourt as extremely

knowledgeable and personable with a high intelli-gence and a high ability to build relationships and heis looking forward to working with her.

Nourse remembered when he took his curren t posi-ton, his predecessor had been gone for a few months.He requested McCourt begin while he was on hand totrain her, a request which was granted. He said Mc-Courts prior experience working with a local Board ofCounty Commissioners and a similar school structure

to SMCPS will bene t her during the transition to St.

Marys County.McCourt will bene t from Nourses guidance,Martirano said, adding she will have an opportunityto observe the St. Mar ys budget building process andcross train before stepping into her assistant superin-tendent position.

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The search for Calvert County PublicSchools (CCPS) new superintendent is un-derway. Parents and teachers were given theopportunity to weigh in on the search duringthree public foru ms held on Jan. 15 and 16 atPatuxent, Calvert and Northern high schools.

Maryland Association of Boards of Edu-cation (MABE) representatives Bill Middle-ton and Katheryn Blumsack explained thesuperintendent selection process and led dis-cussion during the three public foru ms.

Teachers and parents were split into

small groups after the presentation and askedto answer three questions - what are the posi-tive parts about Calvert County and CCPS,what qualities should a new superintendent

posses and what challenges are a new super-intendent likely to face?

Small groups discussed and made listsanswering each question, suggesting a newsuperintendent be familiar with the CommonCore State Standards and t he educational pol-icies in Maryland and Calvert County.

Support in a search for a superinten-dent is one of the services MABE providesto members, Middleton said. MA BE providesa support system, but the quali cations and

nal candidate chosen is up to t he local Boardof Education.

The selection of a superintendent nor-mally occurs in four phases, Middleton said.Phase one is planning the search, phase twois advertising for applicants, phase threeis screening and selecting nal candidatesand the fourth phase is appointing a newsuperintendent.

Middleton will type up suggestionsfrom the forums and give them to the Boardof Education for use in the posting. Parentsand teachers were polled during the forums,

but students will be involved in the process,Middleton said. A panel of students will beassembled to meet with each of the nal can -didates and have a say in who is ultimatelychosen.

For more information about the searchfor a superintendent and Calverts schools,visit www.calvertnet.k12.md.us.

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The Search for a New Superintendent

Photos by Sarah Miller

MABE representative Bill Middleton

Teachers discuss the search for a superintendent.


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Thursday, January 23, 2014 10The Calvert Gazette Spotlight On

CSM Celebrates 15th Winter Commencement Ceremony Marks Largest Winter Class with 649 Graduate Candidates

The College of Southern Maryland (CSM)recognized 649 candidates for degrees and cer-ti cates during its 15th Winter Commencementheld Jan. 16 at the La Plata Campus.

Each one of our graduates has a story andwe are proud of each and every one of them.Each one has so much potential and it is our re -sponsibility to prepare them to be successful inachieving their future goals, said CSM Presi -dent Dr. Brad Gottfried.

Gottfried told students that he is impressedat the perseverance of students who have com -

pleted their studies while working, raising fami -lies and volunteering in the community.

You have chosen to make sacri ces inyour life now in order to invest in a more prom -ising future. We hope you stay part of this col -

lege, your college, and to your community. Thisis now your alma mater and we take great pridein your accomplishments, Gottfried said.

The college awarded 625 associate degreesand 298 certi cates: 40.4 percent of the studentsreceiving awards are from Charles County, 30.2

percent are from St. Marys County and 24.7 percent are from Calvert County while 4.8 per -cent are from outside of the region. One-quarterof all associates degree candidates for gradua -tion earned a 3.5 grade point average or higher.

The ceremony marked CSMs milestone ofits largest winter graduating class. Associate de-grees were awarded predominantly in the eldsof general studies, business administration, andarts and sciences, while general studies: trans -fer and advanced and basic accounting toppedthe list as the most popular certi cates. Of thegraduates, more than 64 percent are female, theoldest graduate is 71 and the youngest graduateis 17.

Oldest GraduateGraduate Eileene Zimmer, of Waldorf, at

age 71 earned an associate degree in Arts andSciences: Mathematics/Physics. Although Zim -mer previously had earned a bachelors degreein food science and nutrition from BrighamYoung University in Utah and a masters degreein industrial and labor relations from CornellUniversity in New York, she wanted to pursue a

eld that she had struggled with at the beginningof her academic pursuits.

I stopped taking math after not doing wellin pre-calculus [in my early college experience].I thought I would try to go back and try againafter receiving a notice for an open house atCSM, said Zimmer. In January 2011, she reg -istered for college algebra.

Zimmer received support from her foursons. One said, Why are you doing this? andone I inspired to return to give calculus anotherchance, said Zimmer. Another son is a mathe -matics instructor who she will lean on when shereturns to CSM to take a course in linear alge -

bra this spring. Zimmer said that she wants to bean example to her grandchildren that learningdoesnt end when you have a familylearningdoesnt ever have to end.

Zimmer is applying for tutoring jobs andwhen she completes the second part of Con -cepts of Geometry and Algebra for Teachersshe hopes to teach math at a middle school.

Youngest GraduateThe youngest student, Magen Stempin, 17,

of La Plata, got an early star t in her collegiate ac -ademic pursuits. When she was in sixth grade,she read about a program at Mary Baldwin Col -

lege (MBC), west of Charlottesville, Va., wherestudents could begin college after middle school

through a middle college type of program.With the help of her seventh grade teacher Mrs.Walent and the permission of her parents, Stem - pin headed for MBC after completing MiltonSomers Middle School.

Stempin has been passionate about litera -ture and writing since seventh grade, she said.She transfered to CSM in fall 2012. She ap - preciates Associate Professor Erich Hintze as amentor and an inspiration. He guided me andhelped me blossom as a writer, said Stempin,who registered for an English class with Hintzeas an elective after meeting her requirements.She earned an associate degree in General Stud-ies: English.

Stempin is considering colleges that offeranthropology so that she can become pro cientin science writing.

Student SpeakerGiving the student address was Winter

2014 Graduate Austin Rick, of Waldorf, whotold his fellow graduates that among his favoritequotes is, The biggest room in the world is theroom for improvement. Good, better, best, neverlet it rest until your good is better and your bet -ter is best. Always make room in your life forimprovement.

We can make ourselves into whatever wewish. The formula is simple: recognize possibil -ity, envision success, pursue relentlesslyandswing wide open the door to the biggest room inthe world, he said.

Keynote Speaker Vice Adm. David Dunaway

Commencement keynote speaker ViceAdm. David Dunaway, commander, NavalAir Systems Command headquartered at Na -val Air Station Patuxent River, told graduatesand guests that Americas founding fatherswere smart as they placed into the Constitutionchecks and balances to keep the country focusedon individual libertieslife, liberty and the pur -suit of happiness. [As citizens] we are entitledto opportunity. We do our best work when weare service-oriented; when we serve each othermore than we serve ourselves. We do our worstwork when we are greedy.

Dunaway offered students advice usingthree themes: tribalism, oysters and buffaloherds. On tribalism, Dunaway said that people break off into their own tribes such as whenrooting for their football team, but will cometogether as a larger tribe when rooting for thecountry as in supporting the United States at theOlympics. On oysters, Dunaway said that when

he sees oysters, he marvels at the rst personto have cracked one open and eaten what was,unappealingly, inside. Who did that? Becausethat person is the kind of person I want on myteam. They did not see the crust, they did notsee the slime, said Dunaway of people who are bold and innovative, curious people. Finally,on buffalo herds, Dunaway said that the lessoncomes in two points. One, if you are the lead buffalo, follow the path that keeps your herdfrom running off a cliff. If youre a following buffalo, dont fall down. Dunaway said thatthe three items provide good analogies aboutlife, that tribalism is about healthy competition,that oysters are about learning, innovation and

being bold, and that buffalo herds are about be -ing a good leader and a good follower. For moreon Dunaway, visit http://www.csmd.edu/news/archive/2014/b90d68d8a858ea9bf8deaa1389d - b40b587b524f2.html

Trustees Distinguished Service Awards

The Board of Trustees recognized formerTrustee MacArthur Jones and former BoardChair Austin J. Slater Jr. for their service to thecollege.

Jones was an educator in the Calvert Coun -ty Public School System for more than 30 yearswhere his activities still resonate today, saidMiddleton. He served on the colleges Boardof Trustees from 2003-13, serving as vice chairfrom 2007-09. He also served as the trustee li -aison to the CSM Foundation Board 2008-10.During this time the foundation launched its50th anniversary major gifts campaign with a

goal of raising $5 million. With the directionand support of Jones and the foundation board,the foundation exceeded the goal and raised $7.7million.

MacArthur Jones has been a solid rockto this college. He is always there when youneed him and has the wisdom that helped shapethe direction and future of CSM and we thankhim for his years of dedicated service, saidMiddleton.

Slater, president and CEO of SouthernMaryland Electric Co-op (SMECO), is a 1974alumnus of CSM, formerly Charles CountyCommunity College, and he sat where gradu -ates are sitting tonight, Middleton said to CSMswinter graduating class. He recalls getting a job right out of high school and realizing thathe needed an education to become successful.After working long hours during the day, Joewould come to the college at night, in his muddy boots and work clothes, to get his education. He

credits the college for much of his success, saidMiddleton.

Slater served as a trustee from 2008 to2013 and as the chair, 2012-2013.

Faculty Excellence Award Honoring AdjunctFaculty

The annual Faculty Excellence AwardHonoring Adjunct Faculty was presented toEarly Childhood Education Instructor YvetteM. Dodson who is in her 16 th year with CSM.Ms. Dodson has developed most of the materials in the courses she teaches. These courseshave been developed and are taught based notonly on her experience with childrenshes amother of sevenbut on her research and understanding of Brain-Based Learning Theory

and Universal Design for Learning, said CSMFaculty Senate President Mike Green.

Nursing RecognitionThe 10th winter class of nursing students

participated in the inaugural Alpha OmegaChapter of the Alpha Delta NU Honor Societyinduction ceremony and a recognition ceremony earlier in the day. Health Sciences Chair Dr.Laura Polk presented an Academic Achievement in Nursing Award to Carrie Catalan, ofWaldorf, who graduated with high honors.Adriene Braccialarghe-Vallejo, of Waldorf,received the Achievement in Nursing Awardwhich is given to a student who has demonstrated advanced clinical competence, service anddedication to the community, leadership withinand outside of the classroom, and academicexcellence.

Winter Commencement Candidates forGraduation

The following students were recognized ascandidates for associates degrees or certi catesat the commencement ceremony: (See attachedlisting)

For photos and additional stories fromcommencement, visit http://csmphoto.zenfolio.com/14jangrad/h1beb3c4b#hdf99670

For information about the college, call301-934-7765 or 301-870-2309, 240-725-5499or 443-550-6199, Ext. 7765 or visit www.csmd.edu.

CSM awarded 625 associate degrees and 298 certicates: 40.4 percent of the students receivingawards are from Charles County, 30.2 percent are from St. Marys County and 24.7 percent are fromCalvert County while 4.8 percent are from outside of the region. One-quarter of all associate's degreecandidates for graduation earned a 3.5 grade point average or higher.

Nursing graduates show off their decorated cas they process for the start of the 15th WinteCommencement ceremony. Earlier they atten

the Nursing Recognition ceremony when thereceived their nursing pins.


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By Kimberly AlstonContributing Writer

On Saturday, Jan. 18, the American Legion Post274 hosted their annual Oratorical Contest. The con-test is open, nationally, to high school students as away to teach them a deeper and more personal under-standing of the United States Constitution.

The contest was divided into two sections. I n therst, contestants are able to give a rehearsed 7 to 10

minute prepared speech on a topic pertaining to theConstitution, which they were given beforehand. Forthe second section, contestants are given a new top-ic and a short amount of time to prepare a 5 minutespeech in which they have to pull ideas from informa-tion that they al ready know.

This year, contestants Surjo Bandyopadhyay andRichard Franklin III, both of Patuxent High School,

par ticipated i n t he contest with Bandyopad hyay u lti-mately winning.

The Oratorical contest is held each year, ty picallyin late January or early February. In Calvert County,information on how to participate in the Oratoricalcontest is found at the high schools in the GuidanceCounselors of ces. In addition to that, any of theAmerican Legion Posts in Calvert County have thatinformation.

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Debt an Increasing Challenge to EducationBy Sarah Miller Staff Writer

The College of Southern Maryland Board of Trustees had t heir rst meetingof the year on Jan. 16, covering topics from recruit ment to a new CSM campus.

Tuition and fee revenues are all down a little bit, according to Vice Presi-dent of Financial Services Tony Jernigen, but the school has cut down on ex-

penses in t he year. Enrol lment in community colleges is t ypically in line withthe economy, Jernigen said. When the economy is booming, more individualsenroll in traditional four-year institution. When the economy declines, enroll-ment in community colleges increases. This is a trend the state is currentlyseeing, Jernigen said.

Currently, 70 percent of students leaving a four-year school have someamount of student debt, according to CSM President Brad Gottf ried. Everyoneshould have access to a college education, he said, but should students be en-couraged to shoulder debt just to go to the college of their d reams? He encour-ages high school students to consider starting their post-secondary at a com-munity college, which is a more affordable option, then transfer to a four-yearschool.

Were going to start to see the economics of a college education drive themto community colleges, Gottfried said, explaining that banks and nancierswill soon be judgi ng an individuals ability to pay debt before lending money.

When talki ng about the experience in the classroom, Vice President of Aca-demic Affairs Sue Subocz said the school is working on a number of initiatives,including a virtual library and paperless classrooms to math classes for liberalarts focuses and roving art displays brought in from museums. The school has

been offer ing min i-grants to facult y members to help fu nd classroom and ext ra-curricular innovations.

The college is in the midst of a self-study and reaccreditation process,which is proceeding on schedule, Gottf ried said.

In terms of the new CSM regional campus in Hughesville, Gottfried saidthey anticipate nalizing a site within the next two weeks. Other capital proj -ects, such as a new building currently under construction at the CSM La Platacampus, are proceeding on schedule.

For more information, visit www.csmd.edu.

[email protected] Photos by Sarah Mille

Annual Oratorical Contest

Surjo Bandyopadhyay, left, Richard Franklin III, Historian Don Plastow, and Vice Commander Jerry Himmelfarb


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Dominion Cove Point is in the midstof planning an expanding project to allowfor exporting Lique ed Natural Gas andgroups and neighbors to the facility haveopposed the $3.8 billion project.

While he said everyone is entitledto his opinion, DCP Vice President ofLNG Operations Michael D. Frederickand Community Relations Manger Karl

Neddenien agree that Dominion CovePoint (DCP) needs to increase outreachefforts. One step was sending informa -tional booklets out to 20,000 members ofthe Calvert County community, Fredericksaid.

Dominion Cove Point welcomedFrederick back after a two and a half yearstint with Dominion Virginia Power.

DCP has been in Lusby for 40 years,Frederick said, and until recently much ofthe community didnt know the facilitywas there.

Theres just a lot of misinformationout there, he said.

Two of the largest groups oppos-ing the project are the Sierra Club andthe Chesapeake Climate Action Network(CCAN).

The Sierra Club led a motion to in -tervene against the project in February2012, citing an agreement dating back toMarch of 2005 that Dominion Cove Point

would not expand operations past theircurrent footprint. In April 2012, the club

published a denial of the project, whichin turn prompted Dominion Cove Pointto request of cial judgment on the 2005agreement.

The Calvert County Circuit Courtruled in favor of Dominion. The SierraClub appealed the decision and is wait-ing for a ruling from Annapolis after thehearing earlier this month.

One of the concerns most voiced has been for the environmental impact of the project.

The Federal Energy RegulatoryCommission (FERC) required an envi -ronmental assessment for the export proj-ect, but opponents have called for a fullEnvironmental Impact Study (EIS). Onesuch study has already been completed,Frederick said. Neddenien likened theEIS to a blueprint for a house. As long asthe original footprint of the project is notchanged, amendments can be made w ith-out creating a whole new blueprint. Do-minion Cove Point has expanded upon theoriginal EIS, which is public record andavailable for review, as part of the permit-ting process but, because the project willno exceed the existing footprint of theLNG facility, there is not a requirement to

rewrite the more than 20,000 page document. DCP submitted an environmentalassessment for the project to supplementthe EIS, which even covers the amount ofadditional emissions from traf c to andfrom the facility during construction andafter.

Im not sure how much more de-tailed you want to get into, Fredericksaid.

Another concern has been about theimpact on local wells and drinking water.Dominion Cove Point taps into the LowerPatapsco aquifer while residential wells

use the Aquia aquifer. He reaf rmedthere will be no new pipeline laid for the project. Rather, the existing pipeline is ca- pable of being bi-direc tional.

The Calvert County Commissionerssupport the project, having voted to ap-

prove the ordinance amendment imple-menting a tax cred it and PILOT authority.According to a county government document, the county will receive $25 millionin scal year 2018 before the new equipment is taxable. This represents consid-eration for entering into the agreement.Dominion Cove Point will begin making

payments on the expansion equipmentwhen placed in service pursuant to a PI-LOT agreement. The PILOT will be ve

Feelings Mixed About

Dominion Cove Point Project

STORY

Sam Tallant, left, and Michael Frederick talk about the export facility.

The cardboard cutout is a visual representation of the paperwork already led with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission regarding the p

Photos by Sarah Miller


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years in duration. The PILOT locks in exist-ing equipment value at $15.1 million for theduration of the PILOT; the value of the exist-ing equipment was projected to decline. Thetax credit will begin upon expiration of thePILOT, providing a 42 percent tax credit onnew and repurposed equipment for the nextnine years.

DCP is still obtaining permits for the proj-ect, including nal approval from FERC. DCPis not allowed to break ground on the projectuntil FERC grants approval, according to Ned -denien. Anything they are doing currently is inanticipation of nal approval.

CCAN Executive Director and FounderMike Tidwell said the existing EIS was written

before exporting LNG was even a thought andis not relevant to the current issue. He said anystudy done needs to look at the import of ex-

porting LNG on a more global scale, includingthe companies DCP is contracted to work with.

One of CCANs most stringent objec -tions to the project is the fact that is will bringfracked gas into the area and possibly promoteexpansion into the Marcellus Shale in Mary -land. Any arguments from DCP that theyreonly an intermediary, holding gas to be im-

ported and exported, and dont know wherethe LNG actually comes from are intentionallymisleading.

Theres no question about, overwhelm -ingly, where the gas is going to come from,he said.

With so much conversation revolvingaround the expansion project, the communityis getting plenty of opportunities to come outand talk to individuals on both sides of thematter. DCP, CCAN and other members of thecommunity have been invited to attend morethan 30 homeowners association meetings,according to Neddenien. One planned forumsponsored by the League of Women Voters,will cover the Dominion Cove Point Lique-faction Project and its potential impact on thecounty. The LWV will bring experts on liquidnatural gas and advocates from both sides ofthe debate, for and against the liquefaction

project in Lusby, to join the community for anopen dialogue about the project. The expertsand representatives will have time to present,followed by a question and answer period. Theforum will be open to the community.

The League of Women Voters forum will be on Jan. 28 in the St. John Vianney FamilyLife Auditorium in Prince Frederick from 6:30to 9 p.m.

In addition to the forum on Jan. 28, a rallyopposing the project is planned in front of theMaryland Public Service Commission in Bal -timore on Feb. 20.

For more information about Dominion,visit their web site at www.dominion.com. Formore information about CCAN, visit www.chesapeakeclimate.org.

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One of the four Dominion Cove Point control panels.


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Community

SENIOR LIVING

2014 Senior Arts CompetitionThe 2014 Senior Arts Competition, for seniors aged 50 and

older, has various categories to enter artwork. Stop by your lo-cal senior center for a complete list of categories and the 2014rules. There is a new procedure for submitting your art pieces:artwork will only be accepted Tuesday, April 1, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.in the Calvert Pines Senior Center auditorium. The Ceramicsinstructor will also be accepting ceramic art, Thursday, March27 at Southern Pines, Friday, March 28 at Calvert Pines, andMonday, March 31 at North Beach.

Intergenerational CampThe annual Intergenerational Camp will be held July 14 -

18, 2014. We are looking for volunteers to assist w ith the campalong with an adult to a ct as a volunteer coordinator. Volunteersmust be at least 13 years old and should have experience inassisting with camps. If you know someone interested, have

him/her contact the Of ce on Aging at 410-535-4606 or 301-855-1170 to ll out a volunteer application form by the end ofMarch.

AARP Tax-Aide ProgramTax-Aide Counselors will be available Monday, Feb. 10

through Tuesday, April 15 to prepare tax returns for low-to-moderate-income senior citizens aged 50-plus. The three Cal-vert County senior centers will start taking calls Monday, Feb-ruar y 3 to schedule appointments which will begin Feb. 10. Be-fore making your appointment, please make sure you have allof the documentation necessary to complete your return. Thiswould include last years tax return and any income and ex-

pense document ation for 2013. Bri ng a cance lled/vo ided check(for proof of direct deposit account) for any refunds/payments.To schedule an appointment, contact Calvert Pines Senior Cen-ter, 410-535-4606 or 301-855-1170; North Beach Senior Center,410-257-2549; Souther n Pines Senior Ce nter, 410-586-2748.

Calvert Pines Senior Center (CPSC)The Senior Council will be holding a Silent Auction, Fri-

day, Feb. 7, 9 to 11:30 a.m. Come out and bid on beautiful itemsfor yourself or to use as gifts. All proceeds support the SeniorCouncils activities and events at the center.

North Beach Senior Center (NBSC)Culture Theme Day continues with facts about Mexico, Thurs-

day, Feb. 6, 11 a.m. Remember to sign up for a Mexican lunch.

Southern Pines Senior Center (SPSC)To help celebrate Black History Month, come to the cen-

ter on National Inventors Day, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 12:30 p.m. todiscover contributions that African Americans have made toour lives.

EATING TOGETHER MENULunches are served to seniors aged 60-plus and their

spouses through Title 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 Cente r at 410-257-2549, or Souther n Pine sSenior Center at 410-586-2748.

Monday, Jan. 27 : Baked Chicken, Macaroni and Cheese, Spinach,Cornbread, Warm Sliced Apples

Tuesday, Jan. 28: Brats, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Strudel,Juice

Wednesday, Jan. 29: Meatball Sub, Provolone Cheese, Salad w/Veggies, Apple Sauce, clairs

Thursday, Jan. 30: Grilled Chicken Sandwich, Garden GoodnessSoup, Pasta Salad, Pineapple

Friday, Jan. 31 : Turkey Chili, Rice, Salad, Corn Bread, Fresh Fruit

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News

The Golden Age of DogsBy Kimberly AlstonContributing Writer

In 2007, Pat Johnson, along with her husband,opened the Golden Retriever Rescue of Southern Mary -land (GRRSM). For the past seven years, the Johnsons,as well as several foster homes and volunteers have beensaving and sending golden retrievers and golden mixesto new, loving homes.

The difference between GRRSM and other dogshelters or rescues, is that, not only do we rescue Gold-ens, but we follow up and do things with them forever,Johnson said. GRRSM holds several activities through -out the year where Goldens and their people family cancome out and play. They host several events such as anannual dog picnic, dog park days once a month, beachdays, pool days and agility classes as well as obedienceclasses once in a while for training refreshers on com-mands such as sit, stay and down.The difference between Goldens and most

dogs is that, according to Johnson, they tend topuppy-like until they are about three years old, ing that they require a lot of extra attention and corder for a person to have some semblance of cover the animal. Because most Goldens dont behthey do on television commercials or programs, Josaid, they are more likely to be sent to puppy m

put down.Johnson gets approximately 60 percent of the Goldens she rescues from shelters in South Carolina, there are shelters that tend to put down even the puJohnson said that there is a golden retriever shortathe east coast because of the amount of animals th put down each year.

Johnson encourages those looking for a goldtriever to not buy one online, but to adopt one fshelter or rescue instead.

As the days get colder and winter is in full fJohnson reminds all dog owners that, there is nothing as an outside dog. She said that dogs are animals and encourages owners to treat their dotoddlers. If it is too cold to let their children play, icold for a dog, Johnson said.

The Golden Retriever Rescue of Southern Maryland has several Goldens and Golden mixes thavailable for adoption. For more information,goldenretrieverrescueofsouthernmaryland.org or855-477-3728.

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The 2013 Toys for Tots campaign was a huge suc-cess and we have a lot of people to thank said Coordi-nator Krista Brezina. We would like to thank everyonewho donated toys or money to our campaign as well asall the businesses and organizations who partnered withus as toy collection sites.

Picking up donations from over 80 sites, sortingtoys, setting up our shopping experience and help-ing families select toys, books and stocking stuffers for1,000 children is a daunting task and could not have beenaccomplished without the help we received from the fol-lowing groups and individuals:

Calvert HS NJROTC, Huntingtown HS NJROTC, Northern HS NJROTC, Patuxent HS NJROTC, Cal -vert County Young Marines, Boy Scout Troop 429,St. John Vianney Catholic Church Mens Group, Phi

Theta Kappa (CSM), Calvert County Fair BJake Jepich, Ssgt Trigger, CE1 English, LNC CSheri Blake, Lora Norton, Stephanie Lazar, berly Imel, Harry Hill, Kathie Yost, BridgeMark McNeary, Lora Delamer, Christine Weald, Brandi Grabis, Rebecca and Zachary Silvis.We would also like to thank the Prince FredWalmart for allowing us to hold our rst Stuff a Truckevent at their location and we appreciate the CHigh NJROTC Cadets and Calvert County Young Marines who braved the cold to help us with the toy d

Toys for Tots of Calvert County is a volunteeeffort and we would not have been able to accomptask of this magnitude without community supporhelped make a Merry Christmas for 1,000 childCalvert County!

2013 Toys for TotsCampaign a Success

Pictures courtesy of the Golden Retriever Rescue of Southe Marylan

GRRSM helped this puppy get the treatment he needed to over-come canine parvovirus, then lined him up with a new home.


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To learn more visit dom.com/covepoint

Dominions Cove Point project will have a very positive impact on the local economy.

Thousands of construction jobs, 75 high paying permanent positions and tens of millions in annual

county revenue will add to whats already been a four-decade commitment to Calvert County andprotecting the Chesapeake Bay. Plus, since the project will denitely be built somewhere,

its nice to know that the people who live and work here will enjoy its economic benets.

Cove Pointanother great solution for Southern Maryland.

@Dom_CovePoint

By limiting construction noise, trafc and other potential inconveniences,well protect what makes Calvert County unique.


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Editorial InternMadeleine Buckley

We cannot allow Dominion, in the name of -nancial expediency rush and/or taint our decisions asto whether to accept the Cove Point LNG Export Ex-

pansion before we have all of the necessary informa-tion. There are ways to write an unbiased survey andthere are ways to skew the results.

On Jan. 16 I received a package in the mail con -taining a letter, a prepaid reply postcard with twochoices for a survey, and a fact booklet fromMike Frederick, Vice President, LNG Operations, atDominion Cove point.

My choices on the survey were: Yes, I supportDominions Cove Point LNG plan for clean energyexports, generating millions of dollars in local rev-enue, or I have questions or comments regardingyour plan. The rst answer de nitely quali es as achoice written as a biasing statement. Notice there is

no third choice for Against it. Hence, the survey isnot valid.In his letter, Mr. Frederick states, ...its especial -

ly important to me that you know how we plan to keepthe Cove Point terminal safe and viable as an essentialcomponent of the local economy ... I hope you willtake a moment to review the detailed fact booklet andlet us know what you think...If you like what you seewe would appreciate your support.

Well, actually it really only took a moment tolook through the beautiful graphics in the lovely,

but thin on facts, booklet. It contained no real details pertaining to Dominions Cove Point LNG plan forclean energy exports, as referenced in the survey

postcard and in Mr. Fredericks letter. The most infor-mation I could nd was that more than 21,00 pagesof detailed studies, reports and other information

have already been provided to regulatory agencies,and that FERC is working on conducting their com-

prehensive environmental assessment...to verify thatan export facility can be added without any signi -cant environmental impacts to the local community.(pg. 4) Once again we nd biased wording, as FERCMIGHT NOT verify that the facility will be safe tothe community, wildlife and the environment. Thecitizens of Calvert County cannot tell if it will be safe,as Dominion has not made public any of those 21,00

pages, nor have we seen the results of the tests & re-search that FERC is having done. Dominion needs to

provide their environmental impact information tothe public, too. If they are not willing to make it easilyaccessible then, it makes it look as though they may

be hiding something.In the meantime Dominion is trying to scare the

citizens of our county into prematurely approving theexpansion by saying we will lose the opportunity ifwe do not act fast, as there are other proposed termi-nals across the country. If the expansion proves to besafe, then we should build it. If it is not, then let theother companies have their chance to do it correctly.We cannot rush the approval process. Although thereare valid economic reasons for the Cove Point LNGExportation project, it is imperative that the citizensof Calvert County be given full access to the nalFERC Environmental Assessment, when it is re-leased, before an educated decision can be made.

Charlene Kr iemelmeyer Dunkirk, Md.

As Marylanders struggle during these economic times,I cant help but put into words how Washington & Annapo -lis continue to mismanage the economy. Theres no betterexample of Big Government incompetence than Marylandsimplementation of Obamacare a law that has actually madethings worse!

Obamacares biggest advocate in Southern Maryland isSue Kullen.

As Senator Ben Cardins Southern Maryland Liaison,Mrs. Kullen repeats the same Liberal slogans as her boss: Ifyou like your insurance policy you can keep it --- and, if youlike your doctor you can keep your doctor!

If that werent enough of a bald-faced lie, Mr s. Kullen hasrepeatedly told the people of Southern Maryland that Obam-acare will lower insurance premiums. The reality is thathealth insurance premiums and deductibles are skyrocketing

under Obamacare! Wasnt the purpose of this law to makehealthcare cheaper? Moreover, as the Employer Mandate kicks-in, millions of Americans will lose their health insur-ance. How can anyone support a candidate who advocatesfor policies that cancels the insurance of millions of citizens- citizens who are already insured?

Ever the far left, Liberal ideologue, Sue Kullen remainscommitted to Obamacares twenty new taxes and false prom-ises. Mrs. Kullen repeatedly tells the citizens of SouthernMaryland that shes a member of Senator Ben Cardins staff,while actively campaigning for herself and for the takeoverof citizens private healthcare decisions. Thats like payingsomeone to nd your wallet so they can steal it!

Heres an example of her undying support of Americasrst socialist President:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmmn18Iye8A

The people of Maryland deserve thoughtful and carefulanalysis of all bills. You dont improve the American health -care system by handing over control to the government. Youdont insure twenty million Americans by un-insuring morethan one hundred mill ion. You dont save people money bydoubling and tripling their premiums and deductibles!

Yet, Big Government a Government that is out-of-con-trol is Mrs. Kullens true calling. Whether its her support ofthe Rain Tax or Obamacare, Mrs. Kullen may live in Calvert,

but her Far Left loyalties lie with Montgomery County.


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By Susan ShawCalvert County Commissioner,District 2

One of the goalsI would like to ac-complish in my lastyear as a CountyCommissioner is totake Code Home Rulefor Calvert County toreferendum and tosee it pass.

Maryland has three forms ofCounty government. The frst is thetraditional Commissioner form of gov-ernment that we currently live under inCalvert County where there are 5 elect-ed County Commissioners who com-

prise both the leg islative and executive branches of local gover nment . We hirea County Administrator to implement

the policies we set and to administerthe County government on a day to d ay basis. This is the role played extremelywell by Mrs. Terry Shannon.

The second form of local govern-ment in Maryland is Code Home Rule,

which I am advocating. Under CodeHome Rule, there are still fve electedCounty Commissioners and a CountyAdministrator. The only change is thatCode Home Rule Counties can passlocal laws. Currently, if the CalvertCounty Commissioners want to passa local law, we must either have thelegislature in Annapolis pass it for usas a local law, or we have to get per-mission from the MD Legislature to

pass our own local law. This relianceon the State Legislature ties up the en-tire Legislature with local issues aboutwhich legislators from Baltimore orMontgomery County could care lessand about which they know nothing. Italso causes unnecessary delays in pass-ing needed local legislation. A casein point was the Calvert County NoiseOrdinance. We had to get permissionfrom the MD Legislature in Annapo-lis to set local noise limits. While thatlengthy process was playing out, someof our constituents were putting upwith noise levels that were almost un-

bearable. Charles Cou nty has the CodeHome Rule Form of local government.

The third form of local govern-ment in Maryland is Charter Govern-ment. In this form of local government,the County writes a Charter, which islike a mini Constitution that must beapproved by the voters in a referen-dum. Charter Counties have CountyExecutives and County Councils, bothof whom are elected, however, theCounty Executive has considerable

power. Anne Arundel, Prince Georges,and other larger counties in Marylandhave Charter government. One of thenegatives of Charter government is thata corrupt Count y Executive can do con-siderable harm to a County. Both PrinceGeorges and Anne Arundel CountiesExecutives went to jail recently for cor-rupt practices. Cecil County went fromCommissioner government to Chartergovernment and there is a lot of dismayabout the manner in which the CountyExecutive is wielding her power withthe County Council in disagreement,

but unable to thwar t her. CharlesCounty is moving toward a referendumon Charter Government.

So, what are t he negatives of Code

Home Rule vs. Commissioner Govern-ment? The most obvious effect is toreduce the power of t he local legislativedelegation over County decisions. Now,a local delegate or senator can prevent aCommissioner County from enacting alocal law with which they disagree. Myargument is that t he Legislators shouldfocus on statewide issues, as they areelected to do, while the form of govern-ment that is closest to the people can

best represent local desires . Some opponents claim that Code Home Ruleis a tax issue. It is not! County Com-missioners can raise taxes any givenTuesday under the Commissioner formof Government. In Calvert County, weare loathe to do so, and would rather cutoff our arms than raise taxes. It reallycomes down to which you prefer:

Do you want your elected CountyCommissioners to pass local laws or doyou prefer that Legislators from all overthe state of Maryland decide issues lo-cal only to Calvert County? I vote forCode Home Rule for Calvert Countyand I hope you will support this changein a referendum.

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[email protected] after noon on Mondays may run in the following weeks edition.

Nora Lee Landreth, 65 Nora Lee Landreth,

age 65, of Greenbelt,Md., passed away Jan.10, at the home of herdaughter. Nora was bornAug. 10, 1948, in Wash-ington, D.C. to JosephPatrick and Julia Rebecca(Crenshaw) English Sr. She was raisedin Chesapeake Beach, Md., and attend-ed Calvert County Schools. Nora wasemployed as an administrative assistantwith the National Geospatial Agency inSpring eld, Va., until retiring in Octo -

ber 2013 due to health issues. She was preceded in death by her parents, JosephP. and Julia R. English Sr., and brothersJames William, Joseph Patrick Jr. andFrank Howard English. Surviving areher daughter, Ashley Denele Landrethof Greenbelt, Md.; her brother, GeorgeEdward English of Pekin, Ill.; her sis-ters, Joyce Anne Waldridge of Alvaton,Ky., and Betty Jean Elkins of Augusta,Kan., and many nieces and nephews.

A Memorial service and celebrationof Noras life will be held at a later date.Memorial contributions may be madeto Green Door, 1221 Taylor Street, NW,DC 20 011

Harold Edward EddieSutton, 66

Harold Edward Ed-die Sutton of Dunkirk,Md., passed away at Cal-vert Memorial Hospitalon Jan. 10, at the age of66.

Eddie, the son ofGlada Miller Sutton andErnest Sutton Sr., was born in Madison,W.Va. His family moved to Maryland in1958. Eddie at tended Bladensburg HighSchool. After high school, he began acareer in constr uction, working for sev-eral different construction companiesincluding C.W. Wright ConstructionCompany, Hercules Demolition Com-

pany and Facchina Const ruct ion Com- pany, where he was proud to be a par t ofthe 9/11 Pentagon reconstruction team.

Eddie married his wife of 47 years,Joann, in October 1966. They moved toDunkirk in 1971 and raised their two

children there.Eddie enjoyed hunting in his

younger days and shing on the Chesa - peake Bay. He also loved horse racingand playing the slot machines with hisneighbors. His favorite pastime in the

past few years has been watching hisgrandsons baseball games. But most ofall, he just enjoyed spending time withhis family and grandchildren.

Eddie retired in 2009 due to healthreasons.

His survivors include his wife,Joann, of Dunkirk; daughter, MarcyLynn Sutton Roberts (Richie), of St.Leonard; son, Brian Edward Sutton(Christy), of North Beach; grandsonsJacob and Andrew Roberts of St. Leon-ard and granddaughters Caitlyn Bald-win and Crystal Sut ton of North Beach.He is also survived by a brother, ErnestSutton Jr., and a niece and nephew,all of Pitts eld, Mass.; his mother-in-law, Mary Brady, of New Port Richey,Fla., as well as many aunts, uncles andcousins.

Friends called on Friday, Jan. 17,from noon to 1 p.m. at Rausch FuneralHome, P.A., 8325 Mt. Harmony Lane,Owings, MD, where a Memorial Ser -vice and celebration of Eddies life washeld at 1 p.m.

Wayne Nicholas Langley, 63 Wayne Nicholas Langley, age 63,

of Owings, Md., passed away sudden -ly Jan. 9. He was born Nov. 4, 1950,in Cheverly, Md. to Ernest DeSalesand Florence Edna (Turner) Langley.Wayne was raised i n Mitchellville, Md.,and was a 1968 graduate of Freder-ick Sasscer High School where he ex-

celled in soccer. Wayne was employed by the Prince Georges County Boardof Education and Bowie and LaurelRace Tracks, and he retired from thePrince Georges County Departmentof Public Works in 2000. In his lei-sure time, Wayne loved to sh and beon the Chesapeake Bay. He attendedthe Covenant Community of Jesus theGood Shepherd Church in Owings. Sur -viving are his children, Ann Langley-Striegel (Michael) of Statesville, N.C.,Wayne Langley (Sue) of Shirley, Mass.,Michael Langley (Michelle) of Tusca-loosa, Ala. and Jennifer Langley-Custer(Timi) of Ft. Myers, Fla. Also surviv-

ing are eleven grandchildren; a brother,Francis Langley (Judy) of Owings, Md.,and a sister, Shirley Pounsberry (Ron-ald) of Quincy, Fla.

Friends were received TuesdayJan. 14 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at

Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., 8325 Mt.Harmony Lane, Owings, MD. A Massof Christian Bur ial was celebrated at 11a.m. Wednesday Jan. 15 at the CovenantCommunity of Jesus the Good ShepherdCatholic Church, Owings, Md. Inter -ment followed at Resurrection Cem-etery, Clinton, Md. For additional in-formation or to leave condolences visitwww.RauschFuneralHomes.com

William Joseph Billy Kelly Jr. 63

William JosephBilly Kelly Jr., age 63,of Lusby, Md., formerlyof Freeport, N.Y., passed

away at John HopkinsHospital in Baltimore,Md., on Jan. 10. He was

born on Oct. 14, 1950, inJersey City, N.J., to the late William J.Kelly Sr. and Loraine Drunecky Kelly.Billy married his beloved wife, CynthiaKelly, in Freeport, N.Y. He was em-

ployed as a eld engineer with Xerox.He was born with Cystic Fibrosis, a de-

bilita ting disease that affect s the vitalorgans of the body. When born, Billysfamily was told that his life expect ancywas 12 years. He struggled with contin-uous health issues, cancer and a bilater-al lung transplant. After his transplant,he spent his retirement helping othersfull ti me. He lived every day like it washis last, and he educated others on Cys-tic Fibrosis and cancer relentlessly. Bil-ly was a father like no other and, in hisdown time, he loved spending time withfamily and fr iends, playing pool, musicand meeting new people. Even throughall the tough times he experienced, he

persevered with a smile and hope for thefuture. He fought to the end outliving alllife expectancies. His last wish was toraise awareness for Cystic Fibrosis and

push for a cu re.Billy is survived by his wife, Cyn-

thia Kelly; his children, Lisa Marie Kel-ly and Kevin Kelly; siblings Jack Kelly,Robert Kelly and Ann Marie Kelly Fish-er (Robert), all of Long Island, N.Y., and

many nieces, nephews, great nieces andgreat nephews.

A Memorial Mass was celebratedat 11 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 17, at St. JohnVianney Catholic Church, 105 VianneyLane, Prince Frederick, MD w ith Father

Peter Daly of ciating. Interment will be private. Should fr iends desire, memori -al contributions may be made in Billysmemory to The Living Legacy Founda-tion, ATTN: Ann Bromery, 1730 TwinSprings Road, Suite 200, Baltimore,MD 21227 www.thellf.org; Cystic Fi-

brosis Foundat ion at 6931 Arli ngtonRoad, Suite 200, Bethesda, MD 20814www.cff.org or to St. Jude ChildrensResearch Hospital, 262 Danny ThomasPlace, Memphis, TN 38105 www.stjude.org. Arrangements were provided by theRausch Funeral Home, P. A., 20 Ameri-can Lane, Lusby, Md. For more infor-mation or to leave condolences pleasevisit ww w.rauschfuneralhomes.com.

Joan Weisman Cranford, 73 Joan Weisman Cran-

ford, 73, died peacefullyon Jan. 12, at her homein Huntingtown, Md. Shewas born April 11, 1940, inPrince Frederick, Md. tothe late Alfred and MaryWeisman. She graduatedfrom Calvert High School in 1958, andmarried Walter Ralph Cranford on July18, 1959. Joan worked for the IGA storein Prince Frederick for many years.She also worked for the Prince GeorgesSchool System and the Child SupportOf ce for the Calvert County DistrictAttorney, and she retired from the Cal-vert County Inspections and Permits

Department in 2002. She was valuedand respected by her colleagues and ac-quaintances throughout her professionalcareer. Joan was member of Jesus theGood Shepherd Catholic Church in Ow -ings, Md. She was a devoted wife, lov-ing mother and proud gr andmother. Shewas a loving person; always consider-ate; full of grace, dignity and g ratitude;strong in her faith a nd kind to everyone.She enjoyed caring for her home and t hefamily farm, gardening, traveling andspending time with her fami ly.

She was preceded in death by her parent s, Alfred and Mary Weisman, andher brother, Donald Weisman.


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news@countyt imes.net after noon on Mondays may run in the following weeks edition.

She is survived by her husband,Walter Ralph Cranford; her daughter,Lori DeBolt (Michael), of Hunting-town, Md.; two grandchildren, HollyGeorgetti (Steve) of Owings Mil ls, Md.,and Steven DeBolt of Huntingtown,

Md.; one sister, Carolyn Cranford, ofHuntingtown, Md., and many niecesand nephews.

Visitation was Wednesday, Jan. 15from 5 to 8 p.m. at Jesus the Good Shep-herd Catholic Church. The funeral wasThursday, Jan. 16 at 10 a.m. at Jesus theGood Shepherd Catholic Church. A re-ception was held at t he church followingthe burial.

Memorial contributions may bemade to the A merican Cancer Society.

John Albert Plank II, 27John Albert Plank

II of Chesapeake Beach passed away Jan. 13, athis residence. He was

born Oct. 3, 1986, inPrince Frederick, to Kon-nie Kaye Kasulke andJohn A. Plank Sr. He wasraised in t he Twin Beach area of CalvertCounty. He loved music, his pet dog,Milie, and was especially fond of spend-ing time with his three nieces.

John was preceded in death by anephew, Tyler. He is survived by hismother, Konnie K. Melia and step-father, Ronald, of Chesapeake Beach;his father, John A. Plank Sr., of NorthBeach, and a sister, Krystle A. Hagan(Jeffrey), of Huntingtown. Also surviv-ing are three nieces, Rylee, Alivia andShelbie.

Family and friends were received

Saturday, Jan. 18, from noon to 1 p.m.at Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., 8325Mt. Harmony Lane, Owings, where amemorial service followed at 1 p.m. Toleave condolences, visit www.rauschfu-neralhomes.com.

Diane Teresa Manges, 71Diane Theresa

Manges, 71, of Partlow,Va., passed away Jan. 12,at Spotsylvania RegionalMedical Center in Fred-ericksburg, Va. She was

born March 2, 1942, inWashington, D.C. Dianewas raised in Lothian, and attended Ow-ensville Elementary and Southern HighSchool. She married Allen L. Mangeson November 6, 1955, and they livedin Lothian until moving to Virginia in1996. Diane was a devoted wi fe, motherand homemaker, and was also employedas a cook in food services and cateringin Washington, D.C. In her retirement,she raised poodles as a hobby. She wasa former member of the ProfessionalBreeders Association. She enjoyed va-cationing to her home in Florida, whereshe was fond of the beach and palmtrees. She also enjoyed shopping andwildlife.

Diane was preceded in death byher mother, Margaret Beall, and grand-dau

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