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Rev. Robert Hahns has been senior pastor for 20 years at the Chesapeake Church, which has grown to become one of the largest in Calvert County.
The Calvert County Chamber of Commerce puts on the Chocolate Lovers Affair as its biggest fundraiser for their scholarship fund.
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On Saturday, Calvert Career and Technology Academy teemed with activity from early in the morning until late afternoon for the SkillsUSA Maryland Region 4 Southern Maryland Championships.
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Police Find Remains of Homeless Man
By Guy Leonard Staff Writer In the fall of 2011, Calvert law officers were able to identify a human skull found off of Tate Road in Prince Frederick as that of Wesley Robert Kyser, 58, a homeless man who lived in the area, and just last week police identified the rest of his body, now only skeletal remains, after they had been found Feb. 1 by county highway maintenance personnel, police said. The preliminary cause of death was believed to be natural causes, but the skeletal remains were sent to the Chief Medical Examiners Office in Baltimore for further investigation, Calvert Investigative Team members stated. The search for Kyser began in August last year when he was reported missing; in September Keysers skull was found in the woods near Tate Road. Grid searches using search dogs turned up no skeletal remains, however. Kysers remains were found about 450 yards away from the site where his skull was originally found, police said. Lt. Steve Jones, commander of the Calvert Investigative Team, said the remains were probably dragged the nearly halfkilometer into the woods by animals were they were found. Thats what we believe at this time, Jones said. Theres no reason to believe foul play was involved. Kyser was known to frequent a known homeless enclave near Tate Road, Jones said, but when his skull was found, it proved that he had been away from it for some time. He was kind of off on his own, Jones said. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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By Sarah Miller Staff Writer In a break from the tradition of choosing the lowest qualified bidder for a project, the county commissioners voted to support a locally-based business and retain Performance Painting & Restoration from Port Republic for exterior painting, staining and power washing of county buildings. The recommendation before the commissioners was to award the contract to E.A.R.N. Contractors, Inc., from Gaithersburg, which entered a bid of $16.50 per hour. The bid from Performance Painting & Restoration came in at $16.90 per hour, and Commissioner Evan K. Slaughenhoupt, Jr., made the motion to break with tradition and go with the second-lowest bid, saying it was a matter of common sense. It wont break the bank of county government, he said. The rest of the commissioners voted with Slaughenhoupt, making it a 5-0 vote to award the contract to Performance Painting & Restoration. Shaw reminded the commissioners that it is county law to award the con-
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All people matter to God. Full devotion to Jesus Christ is normal. Excellence honors God. Any ministry the church takes on must meet their core values, especially excellence honors God, Hahn said. The congregation embraces Matthew 25: 35-40 which says: For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me. Then the righteous will answer him, Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you? The King will reply, Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me. Hahn said, We try to embrace that in a real way. In a way the culture speaks. We are a modern contemporary format with an ancient message. The success of the church is not because they follow a formula, but because the church and its members are blessed by God, because it pleases Him, according to Hahn. Chesapeake Church doesnt have a hidden agenda to grow for the sake of numbers. Likewise, it doesnt exist to pull people from other churches. In fact, Hahn said if he knows that is the case, he will talk to the people and ask them to give their current church another chance. Aware the congregation as a whole has considerable financial means makes them even more responsible to serve the people of the county, according to Hahn, To whom much is given much is required. One of the reasons they are able to determine the needs of the county is that the staff has a pastor dedicated to community outreach and another to community life. Out of the congregations owning the values of caring for people, they support such ministries as the food pantry: filling in the gap and delivering meals to seniors on the weekend when Meals on Wheels doesnt; and running a Christian counseling center which is licensed by the state of Maryland, said Hahn, who further added that 95 percent of those
Photo By Sean Rice Rev. Robert Hahns has been senior pastor for 20 years at the Chesapeake Church, which has grown to become one of the largest in Calvert County.
Newsmakers
Calvert Chamber of Commerce Board Member Vicky Karol and her husband, Gene, attended the reception prior to the Annual Chocolate Lovers Affair.
Chamber Board Member Laura Allison renews her previous relationship with Jack Sparrow. Allison said Sparrow had QBH St County TImes and Ad:Layout 1 3/1/11 3:28 PM Page 1 proposed toMher at a prior eventHalfremembered her when she walked into Chocolate Lovers Affair.
Canards Catering was one of several local caterers and restaurants serving food at the Annual Chocolate Lovers Affair. The Calvert County Chamber of Commerce puts on the event as its biggest fundraiser for their scholarship fund. At press time, the staff was still working on determining final amount raised.
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Joseph America, 91
Joseph America, 91, of Prince Frederick, MD, passed away at his residence on Friday, Feb. 3, 2012. Joe was born on Feb. 24, 1920 in Washington, DC. He attended McKinley Tech High School and was stationed in Okinawa with the 1113th Engineer Construction Group during World War II. After the war he settled with his family in Prince Georges County, MD and was a Master Tool and Die Maker at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. He moved with his family to Prince Frederick in 1977. He loved to spend time fishing, crabbing and boating with his family and friends. He was a devoted husband and father. When his beloved wife Minnie died in 1974, he retired from his job and assumed the role of parenting the seven of his fourteen children that were still living at home. Survivors include his daughters Trudy Dean (Roy), Eileen Lynch (Robert), Evelyn English, Peggy Hampton (Robert), Christine Real (Matthew), Catherine Manley (Chuck), Carol Wheeler (Craig), Miriam Gholl (Robert), Mary Taylor (Jim) and sons Joseph America (Denise), Martin America, John America and James America (Ingrid). Joe leaves behind 38 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife Minnie and his daughter, Joanne Pantuso. The family received friends Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012 at Rausch Funeral Home, 4405 Broomes Island Road, Port Republic, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. John Vianney Church, 105 Vianney Lane, Prince Frederick, MD on Monday, Feb. 6, 2012. Burial followed at Fort Lincoln Cemetery, Brentwood, MD. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Calvert Hospice, P.O. Box 838, Prince Frederick, MD 20678. Arrangements provided by the Rausch Funeral Home of Port Republic, MD.
Judith Bell, 66
Judith Ann Judy Bell, 66, of Lusby, MD, passed away Dec. 27, 2011 at Calvert Memorial Hospital in Prince Frederick, MD. Judy was born Feb. 8, 1945 in Cleveland, Ohio to Malcolm M. and Roxy (Jones) MacKenzie. She lived in Glen Burnie, MD and graduated from Glen Burnie High School, class of 1964. She also lived in Cumberland, Baltimore, Riviera Beach and Annapolis, MD from 1964 to 1970, until moving to Calvert County in 1971. Judy attended the College of Southern Maryland, where she studied law enforcement. She was employed as a security officer at Calvert Cliffs from the mid 1970s until retiring in 1987. She was a member of Waters Memorial Church, Port Republic, MD. Judy enjoyed living near the Chesapeake Bay, the beach, making jewelry, reading and watching movies. She also enjoyed flowers and was fond of her cats. She is survived by daughters Heather D. Bell Roark of Prince Frederick, MD, Michelle Y. Shelly Beale of St. Leonard, MD and a son Charles F. Bell III Chuck and wife Kerri of North Carolina. Also surviving are eleven grandchildren, three great grandchildren, brothers Malcolm Buddy MacKenzie of Fallston, MD and Norman MacKenzie of Aberdeen, MD and sisters Joyce Thomas of Arnold, MD and Elaine Herman of Red Lion, PA, she was preceded in death by a sister Merline Richardson. A memorial service and celebration of Judys life was held Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012 at Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., 8325 Mt. Harmony Lane, Owings, MD. Interment followed at Asbury Cemetery in Prince Frederick, MD.
Brenn Carter, 18
Brenn Monet Carter, 18, of Huntingtown, MD passed away on Jan. 22, 2012 at Calvert Memorial Hospital, Prince Frederick, MD. She was born September 11, 1993, to
Robert M. Bud and Crystal Carter. She grew up in Calvert County where she attended Huntingtown Elementary School, and recently graduated from Northern High School in May 2011. From the start it was clear to see she was a force to be reckoned with. Forthright, energetic, funny, and creative, her charm went before her like a torch, illuminating those she was around with joy. Her gregarious nature was infectious; her smile brilliant; her eagerness to explore fascinating. Her enthusiasm for life made it vividly apparent that Brenn would leave an indelible imprint on those with whom she came in contact. Naturally artistic, Brenn possessed a distinct flair for expression. Drawing was her passion, ambition her palate, audacity her paint, life her canvas, and what remains is a work of art. Some of Brenns favorite pastime was spent drawing, getting her nails done, applying make-up and changing her hair color and styles. Her presence on this earth will continue to live on; her influence and her love will burn brightly in the hearts of those who knew her. Her spirit, laughter, and essence will never be forgotten. Brenn will be sorely missed and forever loved by her family and friends. She is survived by her parents, Robert Bud Carter, III and Crystal Carter; brother, Robert L.B. Carter, IV, sister, Brianna Bebe Carter; grandparents, Gary Mashino, Robert Buddy Carter, Jr. and Betty Carter; uncles, Michael Mashino, Garrett Mashino, John Graves, and Jeremy Updike; aunts, Dawn Graves, Bonita Carter, Barbara Carter, Briana Carter, and Bethany Carter; first cousins, Daryl Smith, Jr., Talia Graves, Tyler Graves, and Trevor Graves; and a host of other dear aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Virginia Ginny Mashino. Funeral service was held on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012 at Greater Mt. Zion Church, Prince Frederick, MD with Pastor Dante King officiating. The interment was at Ft. Lincoln Cemetery, Brentwood, MD. The pallbearers were Michael Mashino, Marlin Peters, Jr., Charles CJ Ward, David Hill, Joe Hance and Marlin Hill. The honorary pallbearers were Robert LB Carter IV, and Garrett Mashino. Funeral arrangements provided by Sewell Funeral Home, Prince Frederick, MD.
ana, Bryan; and Chenelle; her godchildren: Somore, T.J. Thomas and Ronnie; a special friend, Harold C. Garner, Sr.; good friends: Barbara and Mike Garrison, Mrs. Kathy and her sister Liz Taylor and Mr. and Mrs. Statesman and a host of cousins and friends. Funeral service was held on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012, at Zion Hill Church of God in Christ, Lusby, MD with Elder Leroy Berry officiating. Interment was at Zion Hill Cemetery, Lusby, MD. The pallbearers were family and friends and JB, Levi, Leroy, Moody and TJ. Funeral arrangements provided by Sewell Funeral Home, Prince Frederick, MD.
Joan Davis, 78
Joan Lillian Davis, 78, died of natural causes on Feb. 1, 2012 at her residence in Friendship, MD. Mrs. Davis was born in Worcester, Massachusetts and was a graduate of High School of Commerce in 1952. She married her husband of 40 years, Robert Edward Davis, who was active duty in the military, in 1954. She was a homemaker, mother of three daughters, a Campfire Girl Troop leader, and a Red Cross volunteer who enjoyed spending time with her family. Some of her hobbies included ceramics, sewing, and crossword and jigsaw puzzles. In later years, she enjoyed quilting and traveling to various countries. She enjoyed living in Southern Maryland. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Edward Davis and a sister Barbara Green of Worcester, Massachusetts. She is survived by three daughters, Barbara Knowles of Huntingtown, Jennifer Gieser of Kapolei, Hawaii and Jacqueline Heffner of Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania; five grandchildren and one great granddaughter; and one brother, Walter E. Hutchinson of Worcester, Massachusetts. Family and friends will be received Saturday Feb. 11 from 2-3 PM at Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., 8325 Mt. Harmony Lane, Owings, MD, where a Memorial Service and celebration of Joans life will follow at 3PM. Inurnment at Arlington National Cemetery will take place at a later date. Expressions of sympathy in lieu of flowers may be made to the American Cancer Society, Calvert County Unit, P.O. Box 752, Prince Frederick, MD 20678. For additional information visit www. RauschFuneralHomes.com.
Pauline Chase, 51
Pauline Denise Chase, 51, of Great Mills, MD passed away on Jan. 19, 2012 at St. Marys Hospital, Leonardtown, MD. Pauline was born on April 16, 1960 in Calvert County, MD to Carolyn V. Chase and William Chase, Sr. She attended Calvert County Public Schools. She was a member of Mount Zion Church in Ridge. She worked at Chesapeake Shore as a nursing aide. She was married to Johnson JB Bright. She loved to play cards and hang out with friends and family. She also loved cooking. She leaves behind her son, Harold C. Garner, Jr. (Juanita); her grandchildren: Tarhara, Shiann and Maliki; her sister MaryAnn (Tyrone); her brother, William E. Chase, Jr.; two nieces, Ebony and and Quantia (Bryan (KB)); two nephews, Jerell and Shawn (Megie); great-nieces and great nephews: Jamiya, Carolyn, Malaysia, MaKayla, Bry-
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World War II in the European Theater and also served in Korea. In 1959, he retired from the Air Force. William moved to the Calvert area ten years ago. He enjoyed bowling, both Duck and 10 pin, played ping pong and was a member of the Senior Olympics. He was a big supporter of the New York Yankees and the Dallas Cowboys. On beautiful days, he could be found out in his garden tending to his flowers and vegetables. He loved spending time with his family especially sporting events with his grandchildren. He was a loving father of William P. Ewaski, Jr. and his wife, Mary and Joyce Nurin and her husband, Larry. He was a devoted grandfather of Donna McCoy, George DeGrasse, Jr., Shannon Sharpe, Lori Walker and April Ewaski. He is also survived by 11 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. He is predeceased by his nine brothers and sisters. A private interment will be held at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD. Memorial contributions in Mr. Ewaskis memory may be made to the Arthritis Foundation, P. O. Box 96280, Washington, DC 20077-7491. Friends are welcome to visit the Lee Funeral Home Website at leefuneralhomes.com to sign Mr. Ewaskis memorial register book under the obituary section of our home page.
School and George Washington University. It was at GWU that she met her future husband, William Robert Harwood, Jr. They were married for 52 years; he preceded her in death in 2005. Beverly is survived by her daughter, Susan H. Kissell, son-in-law Paul Thurman and granddaughter Katrina Kissell, of Prince Frederick, MD. She is also survived by her son Robert Dale Harwood of Falls Church, VA. The family would like to thank Dr. Paul Jani and the Hospice of Calvert County. Interment will be private in Kentucky. Arrangements provided by the Rausch Funeral Home, Port Republic, MD.
John Lloyd, 84
John Purdy Jack Lloyd, 84, of Dunkirk, MD, passed away Feb. 2, 2012 at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis, MD. Jack was born August 24, 1927 in Washington, D.C. to Ellen Rebecca (Purdy) and John Thomas Lloyd, and raised in Mitchellville, MD. He attended Mitchellville Elementary and Upper Marlboro High School. He served in the U.S. Army from November 1945 to November 1946 earning the WWII Victory Ribbon and Meritorious Unit Award. He married Genevieve Norfolk on June 19, 1948 and they lived in Melwood, MD and District Heights, MD, and settled in Dunkirk in 1976. Jack was employed at the U.S. Census Bureau in Suitland, MD, and retired in April 1981 as a printing specialist. He returned to work part-time at the Census Bureau after a four year hiatus, and retired permanently in 1995 with nearly 50 years of service. Jack was an active member of Mt. Harmony United Methodist Church in Owings where he served as head usher for many years and was also a member of the church cemetery committee. He was a former member of the Suitland Moose, and because of his love of baseball organized Southern Maryland sandlot baseball teams. He enjoyed duckpin bowling and had bowled for many years in the Census Bureau Bowling League. Jack is survived by wife Genevieve (Norfolk) Lloyd, a daughter Janice M. Lloyd, a granddaughter Deanna R. Brooke, and great-grandsons Bradley Lloyd and Patrick and Kyle Brooke, all of Dunkirk. Friends and family were received on Sunday, Feb. 5 at Rausch Funeral Home, Owings. Funeral services and a celebration of Jacks life were held Feb. 6, 2012 at Mt. Harmony United Methodist Church, Owings, MD. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Memorial contributions in Jacks name may be made to Mt. Harmony UMC Building Fund, 155 East Mt. Harmony Road, Owings, MD 20736. For additional information visit www.RauschFuneralHomes.com.
Gordon Harris, 53
Gordon Lee Harris, 53, of Hyattsville, MD passed away on Jan. 30, 2012 at Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC. He was the second child born to Helen K. Harris. He was born in North Brentwood, MD on Nov. 26, 1958. He received his education in the P.G. County school system. He joined the U.S. Army in 1977 and served nine years. He worked several jobs including, Moving Masters and finally at Direct Mail as a Folder Operator; Cutter; and Pressman Helper. In 2011, Gordon was baptized at Mt. Olive United Methodist Church. Gordo as he was affectionately called, loved watching Westerns, especially reruns of Bonanza. He was also an avid Redskins fan. He leaves to mourn: his Mother; a Son, Jamie; a Brother, Bernard Sr. (Margo); a Sister, Lavern; a Nephew, Bernard Jr. (Shatisha); a Niece, Helena; a Great Nephew, Zavion; two Great Nieces, Armani and Heaven; and a host of Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, and Friends. A Memorial service was held on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012 at Mt. Olive United Methodist Church, Prince Frederick,MD with Rev. Patricia Berry officiating. The interment was private. Funeral arrangements provided by Sewell Funeral Home, Prince Frederick, MD.
Clarence Isaiah Parker. He attended Bethesda Elementary, Leland Junior High and Bethesda Chevy Chase High School. He worked as an automobile mechanic and in the mid 1940s began his own home building company known as Parker and Parker. He married Marjorie Breeden February 26, 1940, and they made their home and raised their family in Bethesda. In addition to being a homebuilder in the Washington area, he also built homes near the water in Anne Arundel and Calvert Counties, and had lived for the past six years in a home he remodeled in Chesapeake Beach, MD. He was a former member of the Bethesda United Methodist Church where he served as a deacon. In his leisure time Woody enjoyed boating, fishing, horses, and time with his family and friends. He was also known as an accomplished fix-it man, able to repair anything. Woody is survived by his wife of 71 years, Marjorie Lee Parker; a daughter Shirley M. Hallam and husband Bill of Huntingtown, sons Douglas W. Parker and wife Susan of Tillamook, OR, and Donald G. Parker and wife Nicolene of Silver Spring, MD. He is also survived by four grandchildren, Tracy Oley, Daniel Hallam and Johnny and Roger Byington, and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Glenwood and Elwood Parker. A gathering for family and friends is planned for a later date. Expressions of sympathy in Mr. Parkers name may be made to Calvert Hospice, P.O. Box 838, Prince Frederick, MD 20678, online at www.CalvertHospice.org. For additional information visit www. RauschFuneralHomes.com.
Beverly Harwood, 79
Beverly Ann Harwood, 79, of Annandale, VA passed away on Jan. 19, 2012 in Prince Frederick, MD surrounded by family. Beverly was born on Feb. 8, 1932, in Wofford, KY to Mary Evelyn (West) Jones and Dale Jones. Her family moved to Washington, DC to support the war effort when she was 9. She attended Anacostia High
Clarence Parker, 91
Clarence Lynwood Woody Parker, 91, of Chesapeake Beach, MD passed away Feb. 1, 2012 at his residence. He was born Jan. 22, 1921 in Bethesda, MD to Viola Mae (Broadhurst) and
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By Sherrod Sturrock
Sitting here in Southern Maryland, it is easy to flip past the morning headlines and ignore the War being waged on the other side of the world; easy to be indifferent to what life is like for the American men and
women who are serving their country in Afghanistan. After all, what can we do about it? When a Marine Museum staff members son was deployed to Afghanistan in 2009, Calvert Marine Museum volunteer coordinator Sherry Reid wanted to do something. She single-handedly launched the Care Packages program. It has grown from a small individual gesture to a community-wide statement. We started with John Carlson and Paul Pfeiffer and invited museum staff and volunteers to donate items to put in care packages for them. When one of our board members brought in a box loaded with items to be sent overseas, I knew I couldnt use it quickly enough with just one or two packages. I sent an email to all of Calvert County Government asking for names and addresses of family members that were serving overseas. I ended up with seven soldiers on our list. We mailed a total of nine packages to them in 2010. As some returned and were taken off of the list, new names have been added. Two that we are sending to now are on their second deployment and have been on our list both times. PLEASE include these two boys that are part of my family that I would greatly ap-
preciate them being added to the list! Thank you very much in advance!!! HUGS!!! Thank you, thank you, thank YOU!!!! The program continues to grow. In 2011, Sherry and volunteers from the CMM family mailed a total of 60 packages - from as few as two packages one month up to as many as seven packages another month. Sherry received $155.40 from the Calvert County Employee Recognition Committee to help pay postage for one package a month, all other donations have been from the staff, volunteers, and board members at the Calvert Marine Museum. Sherry solicits donations of candy, plastic razors, batteries, playing cards, DVDs, etc. for the packages, and uses financial donations to purchase additional items and cover the very costly shipping fees. The total cost of this program last year was $2,577. And so it goes. Today Sherry shipped off another five boxes packed to the rim. She told me that the support grows every month, and everyone wants to help. I think all of us want to show
that we care, but it took someone to show us how to do it. Dear Sherry, Hi, my name is Christi, my husband is Jason Spurlock. He is one of the soldiers you have been sending packages to. Jason and I would like to thank you so much for taking the time to think of our soldiers and getting the packages together for them. He told me he just received one from the museum this week and was so excited. Mail is very slow due to the weather and everything they get has to be helicoptered in. Getting packages is the one thing they can look forward to, so once again, thank you so much! The Spurlock Family If youd like to get involved, contact Sherry at reidsd@co.cal.md.us. Sherrod Sturrock is the Deputy Director of the Calvert Marine Museum
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money the state spends on highways and transit combined goes to pay for transit, but transit accounts for a mere 4 percent of the statewide travel. Of the new revenue the state has allocated for highway and transit funding, transit has received 95 percent in the past decade. And no, upgrading transit does not take enough cars off the road to justify siphoning money away from roads, nor does it yield much environmental benefit. Another consideration weighing against this tax is the burden it will place on poorer Marylanders. The gas tax is a regressive tax that forces people with lower incomes to pay a greater percentage of their
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income than do the wealthy. The disproportionate impact of this tax will hurt households that are least able to afford it. Any transportation needs the state has can largely be addressed by fixing the fundamental flaws in how our state allocates transportation funding. Raising the gas tax is the wrong answer to an overhyped problem. Christopher B. Summers is president of the Maryland Public Policy Institute.
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where it becomes marsh. Other likely places for pickerel include Breton Bay where it becomes MacIntosh Run, the head of St Clements Bay in marsh up to Rte 234, Wicomico River up to Rte 234 at Chaptico Creek and Allens Fresh Run, Port Tobacco River in the marsh and canals, Nanjemoy Creek, the headwaters of Mattawoman Creek, and Piscataway Creek at Fort Washington. Fishing the high tide is best in winter and also along sunny shorelines in water that is three to six feet in depth. The helpful people at The Tackle Box will make sure you are well armed with the right tackle and bait. The good news is that you wont have to chop a hole through the ice to find fish this winter. At least I think thats good news! riverdancekeith@hotmail.com. Keith has been a recreational angler on the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries for over 50 years; he fishes weekly from his small boat during the season, and spends his free time supporting local conservation organizations.
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By Keith McGuire Contributing Writer What the heck is winter fishing? When I was younger and the winters were more harsh than they have been in recent years, we called it ice fishing. In 2012, conditions are quite a bit different. It isnt cold like Canada, but there are fish biting. Now is a good time to fish for crappie in local lakes and tributaries where theres fresh water. Yellow Perch are just beginning to start their spawning run in some locally favored spots, although those catching them are fairly tight-lipped about their actual locations. Because of the warm conditions, Maryland DNR is starting their trout stocking program early this year, so the put and take ponds like the ones at Gilbert Run and Myrtle Grove should be stocked soon. Check their website for stocking schedules. Another fish to try for is chain pickerel. The Coastal Conservation Association of Maryland is sponsoring a catch and release contest through March 15th called The Tidal Pickerel Challenge. Local tackle shops in key areas of the state are helping CCA MD with the event by sponsoring teams to compete for prizes. Our local shop, The Tackle Box, is one of the sponsors. Heres how it works. Local anglers register at The Tackle
Box and become part of its team in the challenge. Awards are given for largest pickerel and most net inches, and are presented to both individuals and the winning tackle shop team(s). Judging is done based on photos in the catch and release event. The Tackle Box team will match up against stiff competition from other tackle shops throughout the state. There is no limit to the number of anglers on a team, so the more the better. Fish at your leisure and then record and report your catch to contribute to your teams success. Anglers can obtain their official ruler and contest rules at The Tackle Box, 22035 Three Notch Road in Lexington Park. Some of us are new to pickerel fishing. To help us out, local light tackle guide, Capt. Brady Bounds, offers this advice. Any creek or stream that harbors yellow perch should hold pickerel. The head of the creeks where they become feeder streams are best. On the Patuxent, look in creeks above Benedict and perhaps the main river above Waysons Corner. You may also find them near the headwaters of other creeks such as Battle Creek, St. Leonard Creek, Mill Creek, Cuckold Creek, St. Thomas Creek, Cat Creek, Washington Creek, Trent Hall Creek and Indian Creek. On the Potomac side, consider the St Marys River
Breton House
Antiques
22795 Washington Street, Leonardtown Open 10-5 Wednesday - Saturday, Sundays 11-4 Also by appointment, 301-690-2074 Open late for First Fridays of the month
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Feb. 10 & 11
Select discounts free drawings and food tastings!
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Thursday, February 9, 2012 16 The FAMILY OWNED FAMILY Calvert Gazette OPERATED FAMILY TRADITIONS
0 $14,995.0
2006 MERCURY MONTEGO PREMIER SEDAN
$10,965.00
2009 CHEVROLET SILVERADO CREW CAB LT
$14,595.00
2003 BUICK CENTURY CUSTOM 4DR SEDAN
$17,495.00
2010 CHEVROLET CAMARO COUPE LS
$12,995.0
$21,900.00
$8,995.00
$21,495.0
2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SEDAN WOLFSBURG EDITION
$5,995.00
$10,495.00