April 11, 2013
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Facilities Can Legally Sell Alcohol on Sundays See Page 5
Local Papa John’s Receive National Award See Page 18
Local Club ‘Runs The Nation’
Legislative Wrap Up:
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‘Annapolis Is Dominated by Leftist Ideologues’2 Archived Photo
Man Jumps Off Johnson Bridge See Page 4
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Man Jumps Off Johnson Bridge By Sarah Miller Staff Writer All traffic was stopped on April 9 at the Governor Thomas Johnson Bridge at approximately 6:30 p.m. after an unnamed male parked, exited his vehicle and jumped off the side of the bridge, according to Solomons Volunteer Rescue Squad and Fire Department EMS Chief and Public Information Officer Danielle Dillon. The man was in his 40s or 50s and wearing a blue shirt and khaki pants. Eyewitnesses reported the man surfaced after jumping and attempted to swim before going under again, Dillon said. He did not resurface again. Dillon could not confirm whether the man’s actions were suicidal. “I can’t say what was or not, it’s just our job to try and find him,” she said. As of 10 p.m. April 9, no remains had been recovered, according to U.S. Coast Guard St. Inigoes Station spokesperson Jonathan Lindberg. Calvert County Fire and Rescue, the Coast Guard and Maryland State Police were still on site, though he said further operations are to be determined.
Search crews went from the bridge to Sandy Point, Dillon said. A body would have drifted south from the Governor Thomas Johnson Bridge with the current at the time of the incident. The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office is running point on the investigation into the identification of the jumper and finding next of kin while the U.S. Coast Guard is overseeing operations to locate remains, said Calvert County Sheriff Mike Evans. The sheriff’s office is treating the incident as an “apparent suicide.” Officers from St. Mary’s County were the first on site, and saw the man jump from the bridge, Evans said. The Solomons Volunteer Rescue Squad and Fire Department, St. Leonard Volunteer Fire Department, the Calvert County Dive Team, Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department, Benedict Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad, the United States Coast Guard, the Calvert and St. Mary’s sheriffs offices and the Maryland State Police worked in tandem on efforts to recover the body. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
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Selling Pieces of Calvert’s History By Sarah Miller Staff Writer The Parran House has been called the White House of Southern Maryland and Little Camp David, having hosted political figures such as President Taft and Charles Lindenburg. The general public will have the opportunity to explore the 1910 Victorian-style house during an estate auction this weekend. Two generations of memorabilia will be available at the Thomas Parran estate auction. While preparing the home for the auction, Steven Rusch and Troy Meister discovered political keepsakes from the careers of both Thomas Parran – junior and senior. “This is part of the original Calvert
County,” Rusch said. “Little by little, it’s disappearing.” Parran, Sr. and his wife were the house’s original occupants. Parran, Jr., was born in the house, left for a few years and came back with wife Patricia Weller Parran in 1976. Thomas Parran, Jr. passed away at the age of 91 in July 2012. The Parran family is full of community leaders, according to Patricia. Parran, Jr. served in the Army from 1942 to 1945 and owned and operated Maryland Bus Lines. After retiring from the bus business, he started Parran Limousine Service. The family is dedicated to serving the youth in the county. In keeping with that tradition, the Calvert Optimist Club will be selling refreshments during the auction, with proceeds going to benefit Optimist Generations of antiques will be auctioned off. Club activities. Both men were political leaders, Patricia said. Parran, Sr., served as a congressman. Parran, Jr., was the Democratic Committee President for Southern Maryland. “He was quite a tycoon in his time,” Patricia said of Parran, Jr. The auction begins at 9:30 a.m. on April 13. Interested bidders can preview the items April 12 during the afternoon and evening and April 13 before the auction. The auction will be on the Parran estate, located at 6310 St. Leonard Road in St. Leonard. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
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Policy Addresses Security Concerns By Sarah Miller Staff Writer During the last upgrade of the Calvert County government e-mail server, technology services discovered a large number of government employees were connecting their personal mobile devices directly to the county e-mail system. External access included county email, global address list, calendars and contacts, which posed a potential security risk to the county, he said. In order to provide support for county issued mobile devices and maintain security of the county network should the devices be lost, stolen or compromised, technology services developed a Mobile Device Data Policy with input from department heads and the county attorney. “The Department of Technology Services has taken a proactive approach to ensure it has a secure network and is striving to maintain that security at the highest level,” said Department of Technology Services Director Joe Klausner. The policy gives technology services the right to deny users access to the network and to service only county-owned devices,
Klausner said. Commissioners discussed growing concerns regarding devices with Internet access. Individuals use county-provided devices for personal use, which is a security risk and a misappropriation of work time. The commissioners agreed to pass Klausner’s proposed policy changes and to discuss related matters at a later meeting. In other news, Calvert County received five new sheriff deputies at the meeting. Troy Holt, Nikki Lenharr, Stephen Moran, Chase Ward and David Roberts all took their oaths and were officially granted the title of deputies with the Calvert County sheriff’s office. Major Dave McDowell was sworn in as the new assistant sheriff. His father, Col. Vincent duCellier, assisted Sheriff Mike Evans in ceremony and was the first to salute the new assistant sheriff. He explained to the commissioners the first to salute an individual stepping into such a position wins a dollar, in the tradition of the sheriff’s office. Commissioners recognized former assistant sheriff Tom Hejl, who has officially retired from the sheriff’s office. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
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Accepting: For years, restaurants, bars and clubs such as the American Legion have been prohibited from selling alcohol on Sundays, according county liquor ordinances. Nevertheless, all busi99 Smallwood Dr. Waldorf, MD • 206 Washignton Ave. LaPlata, MD nesses holding a license have sold alcohol on Sundays. SERVING CHARLES • ST. MARY’S • PG • CALVERT (301) 932-7700 (301) 870-7111 “I assume nobody knew that statue was there,” said board council Eugene Pitrof in reference to the numerous businesses not in compliance. A change to the statute to allow businesses to continue Sunday sales passed through the Maryland legislature. “It will be business as usual for restaurant and retail store owners who have operated under that assumption for years,” said Ruddy Duck co-owner Michael Kelley. Ordinances like the Sunday alcohol sales ban are a carryover from decades ago that From the Thomas Parran Estate To be held at the haven’t been addressed, Kelley said. Another carryover he hoped (and others) to see abolished in future sessions is the excise tax on beer that is Thomas Parran Estate left over from the Civil War era. Board member Beth Swoap came across the ordinance St. Leonard, Maryland when reviewing codes. Neither she nor her fellow board members 6310 St. Leonard Rd. - St. Leonard, MD were aware of a statue prohibiting Sunday sales, and she doubted (Off Rt. 2 & 4 on Rt. 765) business owners were aware. The board voted to send it to the legislative session to change, she said. This is an exceptional collection of items from the Thomas Parran, Jr. estate. The allowance of Sunday sales was sent to the legislature, Many items date back to Mr. Parran, Sr., who was a prominent politician in addition to proposals to raise the fine limit the board can imserving as Congressman during the Taft administration; Member Maryland pose for license violations to $2,500 and to create a special events House of Delegates and Maryland State Senate in the late 1880’s, early license. The house voted to change the ordinance in Calvert, legal1890’s. It is believed that several prominent guests have visited this home izing Sunday alcohol sales. Delegate Tony O’Donnell put forth including President Taft, Charles Lindburg and others. Don’t miss this House Bill 1292, adding a new class of license for retirement opportunity to obtain quality antiques and collectibles (from this estate communities, after representatives from Asbury Solomons apand others) and share in a piece of history. proached him proposing to sell alcohol to community members (Additional antiques/collectibles from other estates will also offered).` and their families in the on-site restaurant. The bill passed the house and the senate. The proposal for a new special events license was voted down because the Southern Maryland delegation was concerned that it would make additional red tape for charitable fundraisers in addition to concerns that it would have a negative impact on private parties, O’Donnell said. Likewise, the fine limit increase TERMS: Cash, credit card, check with appropriate ID. Directions: The auction will be conducted on-site at received little support from the county and the Southern Mary- Ten percent buyers premium. (13% for credit card the Parran House located in Historic Southern land delegation, he said. Maryland (Calvert County) off of Rt. 2 & 4 on Rt. 765 payments with 3% waived for cash/check). 6% MD Sales
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Since January, Captain Big’s co-owners Jeff Zutant, K.C. York and Mark Eckenrode have come before the alcohol board monthly to discuss transferring a liquor li-
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cense to them from York’s father. Every month brought a new challenge – from annoyed neighbors to security issues. At the March 28 meeting, the alcohol board made the final decision to deny the men a license transfer. Alcohol Board member Beth
Photo by Sarah Miller Captain Big’s co owners Jeff Zutant, left, Kevin C. York and Mark Eckenrode talk to the alcohol board.
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Passive Park Plans Moving Forward
Captain Big’s Denied License Transfer By Sarah Miller Staff Writer
Thursday, April 11, 2013
Swoap said they may continue operating Captain Big’s under a management agreement with the license holder, but they are not ready for the responsibility of being licensees. Eckenrode said they have addressed security concerns “slowly but surely”. He said the denial will have no impact on the business and promised to tighten existing security in coming months. Swoap said they may reapply for a transfer in 90 days, which Eckenrode said they will do.
After months of discussion, the Town Council will consider plans for a passive park for the land at the intersection of Third Street and Bay Avenue. Consultants Daniel P. Moyer and James K. Winter of CPH Inc. presented a site plan for a park featuring a Victorian-style gazebo, a pedestrian walkway bridge, benches, a gateway, fencing, retaining walls, fountains and ponds. Native varieties of magnolia, maple and oak trees will be planted on site. Town residents will have a chance to discuss the park and adjustments to the plan before the town commits to development, said North Beach Mayor Mark Frazer, adding he would consider small events in the park. “There could be no amplified music, it would have to be acoustic,” said Frazer. Councilman Mike Benton believes the park should not be available for special events because North Beach allows such events on the boardwalk, the pavilion and the pier. Councilman Gregory Dotson agreed, saying the park should be open to residents every day of the year. Frazer intends to form a commission of five members of the public to collaborate with the consultants. Community members at the meeting approved of the preliminary plans. “It will be an asset to the town,” said North Beach resident Mickey Hummel Cost projections are still uncertain. “We don’t really have a budget yet,” Moyer said. In other news, the council is already gearing up for Christmas, with Abigail Francisco presenting a list of decorations that need to be replaced before the town can be decorated in December 2013. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
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Sheriff’s Blotter
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During the week of April 1 through April 7 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,342 calls for service throughout the community. Citizens with information on the following crimes or any criminal activity in Calvert County who wish to report it anonymously can now access the Calvert County Crime Solvers link through the Sheriff’s Office website. Go to www.co.cal.md.us/residents/safety/law/sheriff/ and click on the Crime Solvers link to leave an anonymous tip on-line. Information leading to the arrest and conviction of a suspect could result in a $1,000 reward. Burglary: Residents of a home in the 300 block of Cayuse Circle in Lusby called police at 5:17 a.m. on Custer March 30 when an unknown man banged on their front door then broke the door down. The man appeared to be heavily intoxicated and lay down on the sofa and went to sleep. The man advised DFC J. Hardesty that he was chased into the house by rabid dogs. He then said he was in the wrong house. Michael Zachery Custer, 22 of Lusby, was charged with burglary and destruction of property.
Destruction of Property: Someone cut the screen of a window on a home in the 7600 block of Old Bayside Road in Chesapeake Beach between March 31 and April 1. A tire cover on the victim’s RV was also damaged. Dep. C. Fox is investigating. Burglary: Unknown suspect(s) burglarized a home in the 3000 block of Holland Cliffs Road in Huntingtown between March 13 and April 2. Various pieces of copper pipe and wire valued at $200 and one air conditioning unit worth $2,000 were stolen. Five hundred dollars in damage was done. Dep. A. Mohler is investigating.
Burglary: Unknown suspect(s) broke into a business in the 11700 block of H.G. Trueman Road in Lusby and stole fifty feet of copper electrical wire. The theft occurred sometime in March. Dep. G. Gott is investigating. Theft: Dep. W. Beisel is investigating the theft of gasoline worth $23 from the St. Leonard Fast Stop on April 3 at 3:30 p.m. Store employees gave a description of the suspect and his vehicle and will provide security camera footage to aid in the investigation. Destruction of Property: A victim on D Avenue in St. Leonard advised Dep. G. Gott that sometime between April 3 and 4, someone sprayed her vehicle with yellow dust. The dust appears to possibly be from a fire extinguisher. The vehicle did not suffer permanent damage. Theft: Unknown suspect(s) broke the glass case and stole two five pound fire extinguishers from Flag Harbor Marina in St. Leonard between April 3 and 4. The combined theft and damage amount is $160. Dep. G. Gott is investigating.
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Destruction of Property: Between April 4 and 5, someone broke a section of a wooden fence and dumped a case of empty beer cans in the yard of a home in the 9900 block of Old Solomons Island Road in Owings. The damage is estimated at $100. DFC P. Aurich is investigating. Theft: Overnight between April 4 and 5 unknown suspect(s) stole four wheels, tires and lug nuts valued at over $4,300 off a vehicle in the parking lot of Prince Frederick Dodge. Cpl. M. Naecker is continuing the investigation. Resisting Arrest, Assault: Two men were arrested on April 6 around 1 a.m. when deputies responded to a home in the 11100 block of Beacon Way in Hayes Lusby for the report of a loud party. Jalen Devante Hayes, 18 of North Beach, was arrested after he was told to calm Gayon down but he continued to attempt to fight another party-goer. Hayes struggled against the deputies while they were handcuffing him but he was subdued. Hayes was charged with disorderly conduct and fail-
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Defendant Pleads to Drug Distribution By Guy Leonard Staff Writer A Prince Frederick man could face up to eight years of active incarceration, after pleading guilty Monday to distributing oxycodone pills last September, according to Calvert County prosecutors. Keith O’Bryan Holland, 28, pleaded guilty to one charge this week and avoided prosecution on three others, which included a conspiracy charge to distribute a controlled dangerous substance. As part of the plea deal prosecu-
tors would seek for Holland to be in jail for between four to eight years but they may seek up to 20 years in total. If Holland served his time but violated his parole or probation he would face the remainder of that 20-year sentence for dealing drugs. Holland formally accepted the plea deal in Circuit Court before Judge Gregory Wells. Assistant State’s Attorney Lisa Ridge said police conducted a search and seizure warrant on the suspect vehicle back on Sept. 21, 2012. The suspect’s phone rang and the detectives on the case answered it, posing as the
warrant subject’s cousin while talking to Holland on the other end of the line. During the conversation detectives learned Holland wanted to exchange several oxycodone pills for a quantity for marijuana. During the meeting the detective, acting undercover, was able to collect 10 oxycodone pills from Holland during the exchange, Ridge said. Police arrested and charged Holland for the narcotics distribution. guyleonard@countytimes.net
Defendant in Armed Robbery Held on Bail By Guy Leonard Staff Writer A local man is held on a $150,000 bond for two unrelated charges. Melvin Lee Mackall Jr. is charged with a home invasion in Lusby police believe was fueled by a desire to steal prescription drugs and another armed robbery, according to police. Mackall believes he will be acquitted of the charges against him when he has his day in court. Mackall communicated with Wells via closed circuit television from the Cal-
vert County detention center. Mackall has been indicted on two separate armed robbery cases that occurred just days apart according to court records. In the first alleged armed robbery, which police said occurred Feb. 5, Mackall faces charges of armed robbery, first-and-seconddegree assault, using a firearm in the commission of a felony and carrying a deadly weapon. In the second robbery Mackall is alleged to have conspired with another man, Deon Lamont Jones, in breaking into a
CIT Blotter On Friday March 15 at approximately 9:35 p.m. Michael J. Redmond, 40, of Huntingtown, called 911 and reported that he had just been assaulted and robbed while at Kappatos Way at Hardesty Road in Sunderland. He reported severe bleeding related to the assault. Emergency Medical Services were activated and numerous units from the Maryland State Police and the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded. Redmond sustained numerous lacerations to his head and face, which required him to be flown out by Maryland State Police’s Aviation Division to the University of Maryland’s Medical Center Baltimore Shock Trauma. Initial investigation determined that Redmond was in the area to meet an associate. A series of phone calls had been made to arrange the meeting location and time. Upon pulling into the area and initiating contact with one of the individuals, Redmond was jumped from behind and struck with a pipe or similar metal object. Redmond attempted to fight off his attackers but there were too many.
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home the night of Feb. 12 and assaulting the occupant while he was sleeping with his girlfriend demanding the victim’s prescription medication. Mackall faces 13 counts including armed robbery and first-and-seconddegree assault. During their investigation detectives found witnesses who told them that Jones had fled to their residence in the Chesapeake Ranch Estates with an another suspect, later identified as Mackall, demanding that one of them give the suspects a ride to White Sands.
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The suspects needed a ride because theFord Crown Victoriathey was driving was known to police, according to charging documents. Police showed photo lineups of the suspects to witnesses, which led to the positive identification of both Jones and Mackall as the suspects in the home invasion. Police later seized the vehicle used in the alleged home invasion. guyleonard@countytimes. net
The following information is compiled directly from publicly released police reports.
Redmond believed that there were at least three assailants and possibly four. The suspects beat Redmond repeatedly and eventually subdued him. The suspects removed approximately $700 in cash from Redmond and some additional miscellaneous items and fled. Redmond identified and reported to investigators that a silver car and a large blue Dodge pickup were at the scene and both took off immediately after the robbery. He was also able to describe two of his assailants. Redmond provided investigators with several phone numbers that were directly linked to the robbery. Investigation developed two suspects, Yuhl Roger Dennison, Jr., 52 and James “Jimmy” Preston Foster, Jr., 33, both of North Beach. Redmond was able to positively identify both subjects as two of the assailants. Arrest warrants were issued and Dennison and Foster were arrested on Tuesday March 26 and each was charged with armed robbery, robbery, first degree assault, second degree assault, intent to injure with a dangerous weapon and theft less than $1000.
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Dennison’s blue 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 pickup was seized. Search warrants were also issued and executed which yielded additional evidence. This investigation is continuing with additional charges anticipated. Contact Det. Rich of C.I.T. at 410535-1600, extension 2765 if you have any additional information about this case. You may also provide information anonymously through the Calvert County Crime Solvers Tip Line by calling 410-535-2880 or go to www. co.cal.md.us/residents/safety/law/ sheriff and click on the Crime Solvers link. Information leading to the arrest and conviction of a suspect could result in a $1,000 reward.
Possession of Marijuana: On April 1 at 6:57 p.m., Trooper First Class R. Lewis stopped a vehicle for traffic violations on Rt. 260 near Harrison Blvd. in Owings. A strong odor of burnt marijuana was emitting from inside the vehicle. During a search, Caleb M. Fry, 22 of Huntingtown, was found to be in possession of marijuana. DUI, Possession of Cocaine: On April 2 at 1:54 a.m., Trooper First Class Wiesemann stopped a vehicle for traffic violations at Comstock Dr. and Austin Ln. in Lusby. Kevin D. Hinchliffe, 41 of Mechanicsville, was arrested for DUI. A search of the vehicle revealed drug paraphernalia with cocaine residue. He was incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center. Possession of Heroin: On April 3 at 11:02 a.m., Trooper R. Lewis responded to the 3500 block of Cassell Blvd. in Prince Frederick when concerned family members called to report someone in the home abusing drugs. With the assistance of the homeowner, the residence was searched and drug paraphernalia with Heroin residue was located. Investigation revealed the drugs belonged to Lauren J. Ragan, age 20. She was charged and incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center. Motor Vehicle Theft/Unlawful Taking of Vehicle: On April 6 at 2:05 p.m., Trooper Rowe responded to the 4400 block of Diane Ct. in Prince Frederick for a reported Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle. The victim reported that Edward F. Kellerman III, 26 of Prince Frederick, removed the vehicle from the residence without the owner’s permission. Charges are pending. Driving on a Suspended License, Possession of Drugs: On April 7 at 3:18 p.m., Trooper First Class Esnes stopped a vehicle for traffic violations on Rt. 231 at Stafford Rd in Prince Frederick. The driver, Eric N. Fox, 43 of La Plata, was arrested for driving on a suspended license. During a search, he was found to be in possession of drugs for which he did not have a prescription. . Possession of Marijuana: On April 7 at 10:40 p.m., Trooper Oles stopped a vehicle for traffic violations on Rt. 4 at Parran Rd. in St. Leonard. The front passenger, Chaude A. Leaver, 21 of Chaptico, was found to have an open arrest warrant in St. Mary’s County. During the arrest, both she and the driver, DeAndre A. Watkins, 21 of Lexington Park, were found to be in possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Theft: On April 6 at 6:14 p.m., Trooper First Class Esnes responded to the 7-11 store on Prince Frederick Blvd. to investigate a stolen cell phone. The victim left the phone on the counter while making a purchase and accidentally left the store. Surveillance video showed the phone was picked up by another customer who then left the store. The suspect is described as a white male, 5’10” and medium build, approx. 45-55 years old with brown and gray hair. He was wearing a red V-neck long sleeve T-shirt, blue jeans, and black shoes. He left the store in a newer model gray Volkswagen Passat that appeared to have a spare tire on the left rear wheel. If you have any information about this case, you can call the Maryland State Police Prince Frederick Barrack anonymously at 410-535-1400. Beware of Internet Scam: On April 2 at 12:06 p.m., Trooper Barlow took a fraud report, which is related to an ongoing scam. Online job ads are posted for Administrative Assistant, Work from home shopping, and others. (In this case, the ad was on WashingtonPost.com) Once you apply for the job and are hired, you are set up with an online contact who then sends you checks to cash through your bank. You are asked to wire money to various locations under the pretense of completing administrative tasks for your new employers. You are also allowed to keep a small amount as a hiring bonus. The checks are later found to be fake. No matter the variation of the scam, most usually deal with fake checks. Please use caution dealing with any checks, money orders, etc. that are mailed to you or are acquired through any type of internet contacts.
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Calvert Man Selling First iPhone Application By Guy Leonard Staff Writer T.J. Stalcup, of St. Leonard, loves to play video games to the end of the campaign but the addition in recent years of achievements in games like the Halo series, Gears of War and Call of Duty have enhanced the gamer experience. Whether its finding hidden items or racking up a certain number of kills in a first person shooter game, achievements give gamers something more to do than finish out the game. Stalcup loves to earn achievements, giving him an idea on how to turn them into a business opportunity. He created an application for the Apple iPhone for gamers to go online and track their achievements and compare how they stack up against other players on-line. “Beating the game is fine but achievements allow you to explore all the nooks and crannies of the game,” Stalcup said. The new application provides gamers tips and hints on how best to earn achievements from a whole range of games — the application allows gamers to view what achievements they can earn for games they haven’t even played yet, Stalcup said. His company, Little Appers, has just completed the application and is selling it for 99 cents.
“What we saw was a void in the market,” Stalcup said. “It allows you to earn achievements quicker. What we found is that you’re going to have the most success building an application you would use yourself.” So far his company has sold about 100 of the applications, he said. The application is geared towards the Xbox game console but lists achievements for Windows and Windows Phone games, he said. The company plans to build several more applications although the approval process with Apple, the computer giant, can take a while. It took three weeks for Apple to approve this, their first application, he said. For more information on the application visit tjstalcup.com/ achievementhelper.
Inspiring Musicians Young and Old By Corrin M. Howe Editor/Staff Writer When Hot Licks Guitar closed its Prince Frederick store, the owner Paul McDermott left behind some of his instructors. Chris Everett gathered together Ted Michalek, Barry Grubbs and KJ Baker and started his own music studio in July. Based out of the townhouses at 230 Merrimac Court in Prince Frederick behind the post office, the four instructors teach a range of music from classical to heavy metal. “If you like John Denver, I’m not going to make you learn Mozart,” Everett said of the instructors’ teaching style. “It’s our job to inspire you.” Everett has taught music for seven years from various studios around Southern Maryland. Working in other studios showed him what he wanted and didn’t want for his studio. Although he’s played, taught with or known all his instructors, he made them audition, prove they understood music theory and passed a criminal background check. “I didn’t want parents to worry about leaving their kids alone with us for an hour,” he said. Furthermore, he decided that his instructors must inspire their students, not discourage them. “There is no such thing as tone deaf. If you’re interested in learning how to play music, then you can learn.” Everett started off as self taught, but then he earned his degree in music from the College of Southern Maryland and hopes to pursue more education. He is especially interested in music theory. He and his instructors rarely “lose” their students. They have many success stories of how their students have gone onto music colleges like Berkley. Between the current instructors, they cover all genres played on guitar, piano and drums. While he leans towards jazz, classical and rock, he does have an instructor who leans toward heavy metal. The men will recommend the instructors which best suit the student’s interests.
Photo by Guy Leonard Chris Everett instructs Max Smith, 12, from Huntingtown, in the Everett Music Studio in Prince Frederick.
Everett’s students range from 4 years old to 80. And because he recognizes that many of his students commute to work or have busy schedules, the studio hours are flexible. Each instructor has a key to the building and arranges his own schedule. Everett said they try to be flexible. “If you want a lesson at two o’clock in the morning, we’ll be here. We won’t be too happy, but we’ll be here.” Everett maintains a good relationship with Hot Licks Guitars in Waldorf, where students can rent or purchase instruments. He likes Hot Lick’s commitment to pay for shipment and returns for equipment to Calvert and St. Mary’s residents. “Paul has been a mentor to me, especially in marketing.” Some of Everett’s instructors continue to work with Hot Licks, referring business to one another. To contact Everett Music Studio, call 443-684-7843, email everettmusicstudio@ gmail.com or go to his website at everettmusicstudio.com. He said that anyone who mentions they read this story in the Calvert Gazette will receive two free music lessons. corrinhowe@countytimes.net
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Chamber Sponsors HealthCare Reform Forum The Calvert County Chamber of Commerce will host a Maryland Health Care Reform Forum on Wednesday, April 24 at the College of Southern Maryland Prince Frederick Campus in Room 119. The Chamber recognizes the need for concise, accurate and timely information on the changes Maryland Health Care Reform will have on the business community as well as the impact of the Maryland Health Connection, (slated to open in October). The event will begin with Lite- fare at 5 p.m. followed by a panel presentation by James Xinis, President/ CEO of Calvert Memorial Hospital; Jon S. Frank, Jon S. Frank & Associates, Inc. and Ken Yang, CIO, Maryland Health Benefit Exchange. There will be a question and answer period following the presentation. This event is free for Chamber members and non-members may attend for a $10 fee. Please visit www.calvertchamber.org to make a reservation.
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Calverton Planting Environmental Awareness By Sarah Miller Staff Writer The Calverton School “took a trouble spot on campus and turned it into an education opportunity” with their latest storm water management project, according to Calverton parent and green committee member Linda Andreasen. The Calverton School received a $17,800 grant from the Chesapeake Bay Trust to create a rain garden and outdoor classroom area next to Founder’s Hall. The project included installing 3,600 square feet of eco-cobble stone pavers and choosing indigenous plants to plant during the school’s Earth Day celebration. The rain garden is located on the south side of Founder’s Hall, an area notorious for mud and infertile, according to science department chairman William Dorsey. With storm water management measures, water will feed into the garden and the bog, which was another project funded through a grant from the Chesapeake Bay Trust. The recent grant was the third from the trust, Dorsey said. Work on the new rain garden has taught students about erosion and storm water management, Dorsey said. Andreasen wrote the grant for the project. The rain garden fit perfectly with the two criteria the Chesapeake
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Bay Trust looks for, according to Chesapeake Bay Trust Executive Director Jana Davis. An external review board examines all proposals, ensuring students are involved in construction and can use components of the project once it is finished, Davis said. Proposal writers may consult experts with the Bay Trust while developing an idea. “We almost beg people to call us for help,” Davis said. The trust awards approximately 350 grants per year, ranging from $25 to $200,000. During the Earth Day celebration, lower and middle school students will work on three projects. Sixth grade students will plant flowers in the rain garden, seventh graders will go to the American Chestnut Land Trust and eighth graders will go to the river campus at Broomes Island to pick up trash and mulch trails, Dorsey said. The activities develop teamwork, respect for nature and a sense of ownership in students, Dorsey said. In addition to the benefits, the day is fun for students and teachers, he said. “Who doesn’t want to spend a day outside?” Earth Day activities make students “responsible citizens in terms of environmental citizenship,” Andreasen said. Students are “the future decision makers” and need to have a sense of responsibility for the earth. The project began March 25 and will culminate in a ribbon cutting on April 19. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
CSM Gives Land for Road Expansion
By Guy Leonard Staff Writer “Absolutely, anytime you put financial burdens on students you have an impact on student enrollment,” said Tony Jernigan, CSM vice president of finance and administration. So while, operating revenues from tuition and fees has reached a five-year average high for the college, the state funding has shrunk. “Right now our enrollments are flat from last year compared to this year,” Jernigan said. Figures released by the educational institution, which has campuses in all three Southern Maryland counties, show that for an eight-month period ending this February the college got 62 percent of its revenue from tuition and fees, 12 percent from state aid, 25 percent from counties and one percent from other sources. For the last five years the college has received, on average, 58 percent of its revenue from tuition and fees, 14 percent from state aid and 27 percent from county governments. College officials presented the numbers to the college’s board of trustees meeting at the Leonardtown campus last week. State aid has consistently dropped since 2009 from 15.8 percent down to just 12.5 percent for fiscal 2013. For the past five years the amount of money the college spends on instruction compared to its total level of expenditures has not gone above 50 percent. In 2009 and 2010 it hovered around 47 percent and increased to 48.7 percent in 2011. By 2012 it had increased to 49.48 percent but dropped back to 48.67 percent for fiscal 2013. Jernigan said the board of trustees was trying to cope with the issue and are waiting to see how much county governments contribute this year. “They’re very sensitive to the financial burdens placed on students,” Jernigan said. guyleonard@countytimes.net
Photo courtesy of The Calverton School Lower School Science Teacher, Amy Landis, teaches on the school's new outdoor classroom and rain garden patio.
By Guy Leonard Staff Writer The board of trustees of the College of Southern Maryland voted last week to give certain rights-of-way to the Calvert County government to allow for the expansion of J.W. Williams Road that leads to their Prince Frederick campus. The county also wants to move ahead with plans to put a traffic circle near the back of the campus, college officials said, to allow for better traffic calming as part of the road widening project. Tony Jernigan, vice president of Finance and Admin-
istration for CSM said the road-widening project was also part of a plan to connect it to Dares Beach Road. Much of the land given away by the college, some of it on a temporary basis, was designed to help with storm water management on the property. The campus is located off of Route 231. “They’re certainly taking care of the drainage part,” Jernigan said of the project. College officials said the project should start in either September or October and take perhaps a year to complete. guyleonard@countytimes.net
CSM to Offer GED Testing The College of Southern Maryland will offer General Educational Development computer-based (GED) testing at the La Plata Campus beginning March 25. “The current wait for the paper-based version of the GED is at least three months—often longer,” said CSM Student Success Center Director Ronda Jacobs, who added that the paper-based testing will be phased out by December 2013 and, beginning Jan. 2, 2014, all GED testing in the state of Maryland will be computer-based. The computer-based version of the GED is in five parts. The cost is $30 for each part or $120 for the entire series. The sections can be taken at different times, spreading out the testing by days or weeks. “While the cost of the computer-based GED test series is almost three times that of the paper-based GED, being able to take the test during the same week that one registers for the test and a much faster turn-around time for results is a benefit that the paper-based testing cannot offer,” said Jacobs. Registration for taking the GED at CSM’s La Plata
Campus is through Pearson Vue. Testers can schedule exams between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. "CSM has always supported life-long learning and life-long learners. It is never too late to go back to school, as our graduating classes can attest to. It is not unusual to have teens through retirees walk across the stage to accept that hard-earned diploma. And to this end, the testing centers, with the full support of the college and the tri-county area, are investing in the future of our citizens. We are helping future students improve their earning potential, one class and one test at a time," said Jacobs. CSM’s La Plata Campus is one of only three testing centers in the pilot launch for computer-based GED testing in Maryland. CSM is working with Pearson Vue to certify the Prince Frederick and Leonardtown campuses for computer-based GED testing. To register for the GED at CSM’s La Plata Campus, visit www.gedcomputer.com. For information on CSM, visit www.csmd.edu.
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Newsmakers GED Offered to General Population New Calvert County Corrections Program
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Graduates posing with their instructors and Dr. Paul Fancella, Coordinator of Adult Education in St. Mary’s. Back O Bryan Lincoln, left, Steven Jerome, Kenneth Mitchell, James Seifert, Garrett Dyson, Justin Lewis and Dr. Paul Francella. Front Row Kelly Wood, left, Rebecca Fowler, Keana Biscoe, Anita Emery. Two of the graduates are from Calvert County.
By Corrin M. Howe Editor/Staff Writer Jay Haynes came to Calvert County Corrections Center 15 months ago as the Classification Supervisor. He ensures every new inmate processed into the center completes a survey. Then he uses the information he collects to develops programs to help the inmates’ futures. Major T.D. Reece, the center’s administrator, said, “We try to determine what are the things they are lacking so hopefully they don’t come back.” Haynes explained the General Education Development, or GED, program, had been made available in the past; however it was offered at night to the work release inmates. Because the jail has to classify and separate inmates, the GED program was not available during the day or to the general inmate population. Haynes solicited the county’s Adult Education to bring instructors in to prepare inmates to take the GED test. Last month a male and female received their diplomas in a graduation ceremony held at the St. Mary’s Correctional Center. Regina Supanick, the daytime Adult Education instructor, is excited about the tremendous potential the program has. Although she has only taught at the correction center since September, she has students who were released from the facility come to continue their education outside. “We encourage them to continue on to graduate,” Supanick said. The change in the inmate population shifts the dynamics of the classroom, so that each student has an individualized instructional program. “The program is an intensive program,” Supanick said. According to Haynes and Reece, four inmates took the GED test, two passed and attended the graduation. One had been released but came back for the ceremony. One was recognized for the equivalent of honors. Supanick is pleased that St. Mary’s
Correctional Center allows Calvert inmates to take the GED tests. Since a special proctor administrates the tests, Calvert relies on having seats available when St. Mary’s gives the test. She hopes as the Calvert GED program continues expand so that both corrections centers will accommodate testing. The College of Southern Maryland recently accounted its La Plata campus is one of three test schools to allow students to take the GED on line. Supanick said it would be nice if one day the software could be loaded on the correction’s computers. Supanick said that one of her students passed the GED test and is currently employed full-time in Calvert. Haynes said eight inmates at a time attend class two days a week for two hours each day. The classes are on going and are “surprisingly kept pretty full”. The inmates must request to attend a workshop, which include other programs such as parenting skills. They go through a screening process before enrolled. “The inmates are in these programs for self-gain. They don’t receive any time off their sentence by taking these classes,” said Reece. The health department conducts a parenting class. The class participants must have children between certain ages. The course is to educate parents on ways to cope with challenges with school, friends and signs that children are starting to stray. Haynes and Reece both talked about future programs they would like to bring to the general population, which tends to stay longer periods of time to include pre-trial and sentencing. “A lot of the inmates have graduated high school, but they lack strong literacy and basic math skills,” Reece said. Developing a life skills program to teach skills like creating a budget, balancing a checkbook and other daily needs is one of the areas the correction center would like to pursue. corrinhowe@countytimes.net
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‘Annapolis Is Dominated by Leftist Ideologues’ By Sarah Miller Staff Writer “Clearly Annapolis has gone off the scale left and is being dominated by leftist ideologue who are more than happy to carry out Governor O’Malley’s agenda” said Delegate Anthony J. “Tony” O’Donnell (R-29C) of the legislative session, which wrapped up at midnight on April 8. The latest session continued the trend of passing legislation that has severe impact on the most rural parts of the state, including Southern Maryland, O’Donnell said. Senator Roy Dyson (D-Dist. 29) was surprised by the results of the legislative session. “It was particularly hard, in fact almost mean, to rural areas and interests,” Dyson said. Both Dyson and O’Donnell commented on the increasing left-wing tilt to government in Maryland, and the increasing rarity of moderate to conservative politicians in the general assembly. Unfortunately for Maryland, Governor Martin O’Malley “decided to pave his way to the 2016 Presidential Campaign by trampling on the rights of law-abiding citizens and exploiting recent tragedies for political gain,” O’Donnell said, adding policy in Maryland “appears to be upside down,” by giving rights to illegal immigrants while trampling on citizen’s second amendment rights.
Changing Calvert Election Methods Individuals running for a county commissioner seat in Calvert will face some changes. Senator Mike Miller (DDist. 27) submitted a bill requiring candidates to declare, prior to election, which district or at-large-seat they wish to represent. At-large-seats would no longer be chosen from the second-level vote getters in the three districts, as of the November 2014 election. “No one wants to listen to what the people have to say, said Delegate Mark Fisher (R-27B).
An amendment from O’Donnell to automatically send the bill to referendum at a special election on Nov. 5 was voted down. Likewise, an amendment from Fisher to rename the bill the “My Way or the Highway Act of 2013” was voted down. Miller put the change on the table at the request of Wilson Parran, a member of the Board of County Commissioner appointed group to study Calvert’s districts. After the Board of County Commissioners rejected suggested methods to change and streamline voting, Parran approached Miller for help, according to Miller. The current system “makes no sense whatsoever,” Miller said, adding the League of Women Voters and the teacher’s union came to Annapolis to show support for the change.
Gas Tax Increase O’Malley introduced the “complicated and convoluted” Transportation Infrastructure and Investment Act of 2013 “just minutes before the deadline to introduce legislation in the session” O’Donnell said. The $2 billion revenue bill put a disproportionate burden on motorists by tying gas tax to inflation and creating a 1 percent sales tax on the retail price of gas effective July 1, 2013 that will increase to 2 percent on January 1, 2015, and to 3 percent on July 1, 2015. “These amounts assume that the federal government will authorize online sales tax collection, but if that does not happen, the sales tax on gas will increase by 4 percent on January 1, 2016 and to 5 percent on July 1, 2016,” O’Donnell said. As a result, even with a conservative estimate of inflation, the total gas tax will increase by 88 percent by FY 2017 and Marylanders could be paying 44.1 cents per gallon in Maryland gas taxes alone. The majority of the money raised through these new taxes will not be used to build and repair roads and bridges, but instead will be directed to seldom-used mass transit,” O’Donnell said. Eight percent of Marylanders use mass transit to commute, but mass transit receives more than four times the funding for highways. “Motorists are being asked to foot the bill for a service many of them don’t and will never be able to use,” O’Donnell said, adding rural areas will not see any additional funds because they opposed O’Malley’s legislation. Miller disagreed, saying some money will go toward the construction of a new Thomas Johnson Bridge between Calvert and St. Mary’s counties. He said he doesn’t see Maryland leaning more left, but sees urban areas in the state growing, which causes a proportionate need for spending to ease congestion in urban locations, such as Baltimore and Annapolis. The gas tax passed the House 76-63 and Senate 27-20.
Death Penalty Repeal The Death Penalty Repeal passed the House 82-57 and the Senate 27-20. The bill “effectively removed an important tool for prosecutors,” O’Donnell said. He believes the removal of the death penalty endangers the safety of correctional officers in the state prisons, by removing a deterrent to keep the most vicious criminals from committing acts of violence against them. The death penalty wasn’t used for years, but it was a tool used to spare families from painful trials. Lawyers could ask for a death sentence and plead out to a sentence of life without parole. Now, with life without parole being the most stringent punishment available, victim’s families may see a perpetrator set free. Proposed amendments to the bill that were rejected, Photo By Frank Marquart O’Donnell said. House Democrats opposed retaining the
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death penalty as a sentencing option in cases of mass murder, terrorism, school shootings, contract killing, murder of law enforcement, first responders, and correctional officers. The death penalty ban could have far reaching implications that were not studied before going into effect, O’Donnell said.
Firearm Safety Act of 2013 The Firearm Safety Act of 2013 severely limits the Second Amendment rights of Marylanders and effectively punishes Marylanders that legally exercise their right to own a firearm, O’Donnell said. It was touted as a way to protect the citizens of Maryland from gun related crimes, but it does nothing in reality, O’Donnell said. A majority of Democrats opposed amendments that would have eliminated “time off for good behavior” and other perks for those convicted of crimes with a firearm. They also opposed amendments eliminating the fingerprinting requirement, creating a special license for competitive shooters, creating a public campaign to end the stigma of mental illness, expanding conceal-carry permits, as well as many others, O’Donnell said. While the bill limits firearm access for the mentally ill, the O’Malley administration left critical mental health and early intervention programs underfunded so those most at-risk are not able to receive the services and support they need. Provisions in the Firearm Safety Act of 2013 restrict individuals who have been involuntarily committed or those under a protective order from possessing any firearm and require them to surrender any firearms to law enforcement for safekeeping. A hearing review process is available for individuals to petition to regain their rights to possess a firearm. The law goes into effect on Oct. 1. The bill is not retroactive. It only applies to firearm purchases made on or after Oct. 1. In addition to preventing individuals with a history of mental illness from accessing firearms, the general assembly passed an assault weapon ban, affecting AR-15, SKS, as well as any of their “copycats” and bans the sale of these firearms effective Oct. 1. The bill is not retroactive. The general assembly limited magazine size to 10 rounds or less. The purchase, transfer, or sale of higher capacity magazines is prohibited. This bill is not retroactive. Individuals seeking to own a firearm are subject to fees, training and fingerprinting measures, effective Oct. 1. The cost of the initial licensing, fingerprinting, and background check is paid by the applicant and is estimated to be over $100, O’Donnell said. Once issued, the license is good for ten years. The license can be renewed for a $20 fee and additional training is not required. If you currently own a regulated firearm you do not have to complete the training to apply for the handgun purchase license. After almost 24 hours of hearings and debate and thousands of Second-Amendment supporters traveling to Annapolis to make their voices heard, SB 281 passed the House 78-61 and the Senate 28-19. Active and retired law enforcement officers and military personnel over age 21, as well as firearm manufacturing facilities, are generally exempted from the provisions and restrictions of this act. The restrictions will push Baretta USA out of their location in Accokeek, Md., and into more business friendly states, O’Donnell said. Miller doesn’t believe the legislations will push the business out of the state. He added language to the bill to permit Baretta to continue producing larger magazines and firearms banned in the state. In addition, the legislation does not apply to shotguns and rifles, he said. Legislation is designed to protect the citizens of Maryland by preventing individuals wishing to do harm from accessing assault weapons. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
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Taxpayers Should Demand School Budget Transparency County staff presented specifics on their proposed county budget to the public on March 26, 2013. The Board of Education (BOE) portion of the presentation gave no details about the school budget, which they presented in a public hearing on February 8, 2013. Should taxpayers demand a greater level of transparency as the school system expense comprises over half of the county budget? The school superintendent did not attend; having his deputy read prepared remarks. The President of the BOE challenged the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) as “politicians” to “fully-fund” the superintendent’s proposed budget. While proclaiming the BOE role was to advocate for more money for education; perhaps the President of the BOE forgot that as an elected body, the BOE also must represent the taxpayers who provide school funding. Remember the President of the BOE in 2006, when he ran for the school board berated the school system at a Huntingtown High School campaign forum for making teachers use their own funds to purchase supplies? Since then, teachers still say they need to use their own funds. The local Union officials had the teachers, administrative, and support staff pleading their personal cases for “fully-funding” the school request. Did anyone see separation between the BOE and the union positions? Taxpayers are not well served if these two organizations ‘conveniently’ have the same position. The school system struggles to implement unfunded mandates from the Federal and State regulators and demands by the Union. Many tax payers who fund the schools struggle to make ends meet as property values and paychecks diminish because of a long-term poor economy and higher Federal and State taxes. Just what does “fully-funding” the superintendent’s budget mean? Well, contrary to the misinformation provided to the teachers and support staff used for their individual testimony presentations, there is sufficient funding (without “fully-funding”) within the school system for the BOE to meet their contractual obligations for staff pay raises. One BOE board member already claimed publicly that even without “full-funding” the BOE would be able to
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“tighten their belt” to ensure the raises occur. That means sufficient funds exist. The well-meaning school employees were used as cover to game the system to obtain more than pay raises. Some items quickly come to mind (and were not mentioned in any BOE public presentation) that the BOE can address to solve the difference between what the superintendent proposed and what the county staff recommended. Expansion with seven new school positions is planned. One additional clerical/secretary position for the Superintendent as a paralegal because state mandates and Union influence means that contracts now have to be re-negotiated every year. Two additional technicians for plant operations which after shuffling of some positions equates to additional Information Technology personnel, one additional instructional assistant to supporting various mentorship/internship programs, and three who would draw their salaries from the “Restricted Funds” (directed by the Feds or State) part of the budget. It is difficult to determine the real administrative costs as the State requires organizing the various such cost items. Reportedly, administrative costs are 9 percent of the budget; but could be as much as 20 percent of their total budget. For perspective, if someone considered donating to a non-profit charity whose administrative costs are that high, they very likely might give to a more efficient enterprise. The school system plans over $280,000 for “Local Mileage Reimbursement”. Doing some quick math, $.565 per mile would fund 496,000 travel miles permitting about 45 round trips every school day to and from Dunkirk and Solomons. These trips cover various teaching specialists who split their time among the various schools in the county and does not account for such trips using county owned vehicles. While this has the appearance of “padding” in the budget, perhaps more efficient use of resource allocation could reduce the amount the taxpayers have to provide for this reimbursement. The fuel costs of running buses and having staff enforce the daycare transfer program should
be provided by the superintendent who owes it to the tax payers to identify a cost on this program. Since the tax payer’s responsibility includes funding school transportation, should not they be provided these costs? Public school bus service such as bus number 119 services only daycare facilities. As part of the ongoing state legislature session, State Senator David Brinkley (R), Frederick County (from the minority party in Annapolis) amended the proposed state budget to correct the wealth calculation for several counties. The benefit to Calvert County would be restoration of $444,000 to Calvert County schools. As of this writing, the amendment has not yet passed. Perhaps the Union should reconsider its default position of supporting state candidates from the majority political party and realize that majority party is not necessarily friendly to the local schools. The BOE has a fiduciary role; relook priorities and do the right thing for the teachers, support staff, and don’t forget the taxpayers. Evan K. Slaughenhoupt, Jr. Calvert Commissioner
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Dominion Cove Point LNG LP, Proposes Cove Point Liquefaction Project
Anytown, USA Laura Joyce Contributing Writer Steubenville, Ohio, used to be known for its “Big Red” high school football team, if it was known at all. Located near the West Virginia and Pennsylvania state lines, it’s a small town like a thousand others: it could be Leonardtown, or Prince Frederick. On the night of Aug. 12, a group of teens gathered to celebrate one of their last evenings of freedom before school started up again. The party, which grew to 50-plus teens, traveled from house to house. There was that worrisome trinity of youth culture: alcohol (and lots of it), hormones, and judgment that wasn’t yet fully developed. Stirred into the brew was a lack of adult supervision that left the teens free to make some very, very bad decisions. In addition to that volatile mixture was the good and bad of social media. Cell phones that provided both a humiliating record and an evidence trail of the events of that night. After the fact, there was also a truly horrifying video in which a teenager joked about the sexual assault of a 16-year-old girl, which is the event that occurred that night and changed three young lives forever. No one disputes that she drank heavily that night, and that she repeatedly went from being passed out to semi-alert and vomiting to extremely impaired and unable to speak clearly, if at all. It was during this time, the defense argued, that the victim consented to the sex acts that the two boys performed on her. It’s the age-old “She asked for it” (or even worse, the “She didn’t not ask for it”) defense that has sent so many rape victims home from their day in court. In Ohio, fortunately, the law recognizes that being impaired, and that includes inebriation, makes consent impossible, and that makes the sex act a sexual assault. If you can’t wake up your “sex partner” she’s not a partner, but a victim; she can’t consent. The judge agreed, and the two teenage boys will be in a juvenile facility until at least age 21. Their sentences respond to part of the problem, but leave a vast territory uncovered, and that’s the role that all of those ingredients played in what happened that August night, and what role they’re playing in small towns everywhere right now. How many teenage parties were there in Southern Maryland this past weekend, I wonder? How many parents were away or just giving their teenagers “space” to be teens? How much liquor was consumed by underage drinkers …? That makes what happened in Ohio all the more troubling, since it didn’t involve just two bad kids. Clearly, these two boys didn’t see the victim as a real person, someone who deserved to be treated with dignity and respect, nor did they—or anyone else there that night—see her as someone who needed their protection. The other 48 or so teens, male and female alike, stood by while she was assaulted. I cried. Partly, it was for the victim, of course. The humiliation, the degradation, made me feel sick and filled me with sadness. I also cried, though, because I knew there was no way that those random 50 teenagers were all rotten to the core. What happened that night, leading up to the assault, wasn’t about 50 rotten kids. It was about a perfect storm of alcohol, hormones, poor judgment, lack of supervision, and the mob effects of social media. Those ingredients are present at parties every weekend, everywhere. My question is this: what are each of us going to do to make sure that everywhere doesn’t become here? Steubenville, Ohio used to be known for its football team; now it’s known for a rape. What will we be known for? I love hearing from you; feel free to contact me at thewordtech@md.metrocast.net if you have comments or questions about the column.
On April 1, 2013, Dominion Cove Point LNG, LP (DCP) filed with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), in Docket No. CP13-113-000, an Application for authority to construct, modify, and operate facilities used for the export of natural gas under Section 3 of the NGA, and an Abbreviated Application for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity under Section 7 of the NGA (the “Application”). This Application seeks authorization for certain facilities located in Calvert County, Maryland and Fairfax and Loudoun Counties, Virginia which comprise the Cove Point Liquefaction Project (“Project”). DCP seeks authorization for this Project by February 1, 2014. The details of this proposal are more fully set forth in the Application that is on file with the Commission and open to public inspection. Specifically, DCP is seeking authorization to add the capability to provide gas liquefaction services for the export of LNG to the Export Customers, who will provide their own gas supplies. The proposed Project, combined with existing facilities, will provide a bi-directional service of import and export of LNG at the Cove Point LNG Terminal. The proposed liquefaction facilities are expected to have a nameplate capacity of up to 5.75 million metric tons per annum of LNG. The Project does not include the addition of any LNG storage tanks or any increase in the size and/or frequency of LNG marine traffic currently authorized for the Cove Point LNG Terminal. DCP is also requesting authorization under Section 7(c) of the NGA for the Section 7 Facilities, to add compression to the existing Pleasant Valley Compressor Station and to modify the existing Pleasant Valley M&R site and existing Loudoun M&R site located in Fairfax and Loudoun Counties, Virginia, respectively. The proposed additional compression at the Pleasant Valley Compressor Station and modifications to the Pleasant Valley M&R site and Loudoun M&R site, together with the use of turnback transportation capacity, will enable DCP to transport on a firm basis 860,000 Dth/day of natural gas from existing pipeline interconnects near the west end of the Cove Point Pipeline to the LNG Terminal for the Export Customers. The filing may also be viewed on the web at http://www.ferc.gov using the “eLibrary” link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov or toll free at (866) 208-3676, or TTY, contact (202) 502-8659. The Project name and docket number are important to know if you want to contact either DCP or FERC with questions concerning this Project. The name of this Project is the Cove Point Liquefaction Project and the docket number is CP13-113-000. Please use both the Project name and docket number in any communication with DCP or the Commission. DCP is a limited partnership organized and existing under the laws of the State of Delaware with its principal place of business at 2100 Cove Point Road, Lusby, Maryland, 20657, and offices at 701 East Cary Street, Richmond, Virginia, 23219. DCP owns the Cove Point LNG Terminal, as well as an 88-mile gas pipeline (i.e., Cove Point Pipeline) connecting the LNG Terminal to the interstate pipeline grid. DCP is a subsidiary of Dominion Resources, Inc. (“DRI”), one of the nation’s largest producers and transporters of energy. DRI is a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia with its principal place of business at 120 Tredegar Street, Richmond, Virginia, 23219. A separate notice concerning the project is being mailed to each affected landowner and to the government agencies involved in the Project. A copy of the Application can be viewed at the following libraries: • Calvert Library Prince Frederick 30 Duke Street Prince Frederick, MD 20678 Phone: (410) 535-0291 • Richard Byrd Library 7250 Commerce Street Springfield, VA 22150 Phone: (703) 451-8055 • Rust Library 380 Old Waterford Road Leesburg, VA 20176 Phone: (703) 777-0323 For additional information, including a copy of the application and a publication called “An Interstate Natural Gas Facility on My Land? What Do I Need To Know?” is available through the FERC’s website at www.ferc.gov. In addition, you may contact FERC’s Office of External Affairs at 202502-6088 or see http://www. ferc.gov. To contact DCP about the Project, contact Amanda Prestage at (866) 319-3382 (toll free) with questions regarding the Application. 4/11/2013
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Mary Ann Wood, 78
Mary Jean Hutchins Ridgely Eig, 59
Cruss Johnson, 93
Mary Ann Wood, 78 of Tall Timbers, Md. passed away on March 22 at St. Mary’s hospital in Leonardtown. Born on April 10, 1934 in Appleton, Wis., she was the youngest daughter of the late Ewald Richard Rasmussen and Vernett Ehrgott Rasmussen. Mary grew up in Milwaukee, Wis. graduating from Washington High School. Mary and Noel Temple “Tim” Wood married in 1954 and set sail as they traveled the world with the U.S. Navy. They were the loves of each other’s lives for nearly 60 years. Mary was an active member of Navy Officers wives clubs and a faithful member of the Cornerstone Presbyterian Church. She loved to travel and was an amazing cook and entertainer. Her SheCrab soup will be missed by all. Mary is survived by her husband Tim of Tall Timbers, Md.; her children, Michael Davis Wood (Ruth) of Berlin, Wis., Pastor Peter Christian Wood (Michelle) of Lanham, Md., and Karen Elisabeth Hoffman (Tim Southerly) of Penn Laird, Va.; her sister, Shirlee Schmidt (Tom) of Minneapolis, Minn., and brother Richard Rasmussen (Lavern) of Valrico, Fla.; seven grandchildren, Michael G. Wood, Jermoni K. Dowd, Brian V. Wood, James C. Wood (Nicola), Harold A. “Buster” Hoffman III (Kate McKeown), Joshua T. Hoffman, and Zachary M. Hoffman; four great-grandchildren, Matthew S. Behling, Anthony J. Wood, Peyton N. Dowd, Carter S. Hoffman; and nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. “Mother Superior”, Grandmother, “Tu Tu”, Great Grandmother and Wife, adding style and grace to all things. Mary was the core and heart of the family and her elegance will be deeply missed. A memorial service was held at the Cornerstone Presbyterian Church, 23101 Town Creek Drive, Lexington Park on April 10 followed by a repast at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Cornerstone Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 783, California, MD 20619. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.
Mary Jean Hutchins Ridgely Eig, 59, of Ashton Md., died Jan. 17 at her home. She was born in 1953, to Benjamin Talbott Ridgely II and Mary Jean Hutchins Ridgely, formerly of Barrett’s Delight Farm in Cockeysville, in Baltimore County. The family moved to Prince Frederick in 1959, where they continued to farm in Calvert County. She was preceded in death by her father, and her Godmother and aunt, Emma Lou Dulaney Hutchins Russell. She is survived by her husband, Larry Mark Eig, and children Elliott Mark Eig and Eve Dulaney Eig; mother, Mary Jean Hutchins Ridgely; brother, Benjamin T. Ridgely III, and sister, Elizabeth Hutchins Ridgely; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Mary Jean attended school in Calvert County for her first six years and then attended Roland Park Country School, in Baltimore, where she graduated in 1971. She attended and graduated from Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, as an Art History major. She was a member of the Kappa Alpha Theta sorority while there. She had a talent for artistic endeavors and truly realized the depth of her talents during her illness. She pursued the study of yoga and had a devoted following of students. She had a lovely voice and a gentle bearing. Internment was at the Judean-Norbeck Memorial Park in Olney, Md. on Jan. 20. Memorial contributions may be made to the Mary Jean Eig Wellness Fund with Am Kolel written on the memo line. Donations should be sent to 19520 Darnestown Rd., Beallsville, MD 20839. They will be used for the benefit of those who are unable to pay their bills associated with cancer treatment, as well as, enabling cancer patients, (if they wish), to incorporate yoga in their holistic treatment.
Alfred C. Johnson, 93, of Sunderland, Md. passed away on March 24 at Anne Arundel Medical Center, Annapolis. He was born March 13, 1920 in Lothian, to the late Aaron and Louise Johnson. He was one of 13 children. Alfred was better known as “Cruss” to most of his friends and family members. He received his education in the Anne Arundel County public schools system up to the sixth grade. He was required to work and support the family not allowing him to continue his formal education. He focused his life on being self-taught and learned how to accomplish many tasks; one which included running a successfully construction company. In 1957, Alfred was united in holy matrimony to Mary Elizabeth Jones, together they dedicated their lives to raising five children. He was a member of Sollers United Methodist Church from a young child. His carpentry skills were used to maintain upkeep on the original church building. Cruss enjoyed hunting, fishing, traveling, attending auctions, gardening and sharing the harvest with anyone who would receive it. He was known to have more birds and rabbits dogs than most. Raising farm animals was another one of his passions. His latest favorite passion was enjoying his grand and great-grandchildren. He had many sayings, but the following were his favorite: “An idol mind is the devil’s workshop” and “Don’t tell me, show me”. He moved to Calvert County in 1967 on April Fool’s Day where he ran his construction company and farmed. Alfred leaves to mourn his loving wife, Elizabeth of 56 years, four children, Don(Virginia) Hall of Sunderland, Md., Alfred (Sheila) Johnson of Ammon, Idaho, Marvis (Dale) Stepney of Sunderland, Md. and Steve (Lisa) Johnson of Sunderland, Md., 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren, brother Joseph Johnson of Lothian, Md. and a host of devoted and loving nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and wonderful friends. Alfred was preceded in death by his parents, daughter Patricia Ann and 11 siblings. Funeral service was held on April 1 at Sollers United Methodist Church, Lothian, Md. with Rev. Richard D. Lindsay officiating. TheintermentwasatMosesCemetery,Lothian. The pallbearers were Calvin Holt, James Johnson, Earl Davis, Celester Jones, Vernon Johnson and Lavelle Jones. The honorary pallbearers were Weldon Randal, Rodney Jones, Martino Wilson and Vaughn Thomas. Funeral arrangements provided by Sewell Funeral Home, Prince Frederick.
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Henry Tippett Sr., 90 Henry Walter Tippett Sr., 90, of Dunkirk passed away March 31, at his residence. He was born May 4, 1922 in Aquasco, Md. to Norval H. and Maude I. (Canter) Tippett. He was raised in Wells Corner, now a part of Upper Marlboro and graduated from St. Mary’s Catholic School.
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Henry married Ruth Joanna Riley on July 4, 1945 and they lived in Tracy’s Landing. They later moved to Deale, Md., Croom, Md. and then settled on the family farm in Dunkirk in 1960. He was employed as a carpenter in construction and later worked maintenance for Wagman Properties in Northern Virginia. Henry was a lifelong farmer, raising tobacco, corn and garden produce. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Cora L. Sheffield and Maude V. Gabbert and a brother James Tippett. Henry is survived by his loving wife Ruth J. Tippett and children E. Joanna Mauck and husband John of Churchton, Henry W. Tippett Jr., and wife Melissa of Owings, C. Russell Tippett of Dunkirk, David R. Tippett and wife Victoria of Clayton, Del., Mary E. Veit and husband Karl of Arlington, Va., Beverly A. Imhof and husband Roger of Arnold, and Joseph Steve Tippett of Clayton, Del. Also surviving are 15 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Family and friends were received April 4 at Rausch Funeral Home, 8325 Mt. Harmony Lane, Owings. A funeral service and celebration of Henry’s life were held April 5 at St. James’ Parish in Lothian. Interment will follow in Southern Memorial Gardens, Dunkirk. Memorial donations in Henry’s name may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1041 Route 3 North, Gambrills, MD 21054 or to the National Federation for the Blind, 200 East Wells Street, Baltimore, MD 21230. To leave condolences visit www.rauschfuneralhomes.com.
Melvin Coleman, 76 Melvin Eddie Coleman, 76, of Chesapeake Beach passed away March 27 at his residence. He was born April 29, 1936 in Morton’s North Carolina to Eddie and Flossie (Pickrell) Coleman. Mel was raised in Burlington, N.C. and attended public schools. He was employed as a supervisor with High’s Convenience Stores, retiring in the late 1990’s. For the past 15 years, he has worked for Tommy Posey operating convenience stores in Waldorf, Md. Mel married Alice Mary Simmons on June 2, 1967 and they have lived in Chesapeake Beach for over 40 years. He enjoyed spending time with his family, tending to his flowers and gardening. Mel was a member of the Moose and Elks Lodges. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Alice on Jan. 1, 2013. Mel is survived by a daughter Debra McBride of Milton, Fla. and step-sons David A. Dallatore and wife Marlene of Las Vegas, N.V. and Robert L. Dallatore of Fleming Island, Fla.; and a daughter-in-law Denise Biviani Dallatore of Virginia Beach, Va. He is also survived by grandchildren Jennette L. McClure of Charleston, S.C. and James K. Coleman McBride of Milton, Fla.; great-grandchildren Bronson K. and Ethan J. McBride of Milton, Fla.; a brother Hayward Coleman and a sister Betty Gann, both of Burlington, N.C. Family and friends were received April 3 at Rausch Funeral Home, where a funeral service and celebration of Mel’s life followed. Interment followed in Southern Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, Dunkirk, Md. To leave condolences visit www.rauschfuneralhomes.com.
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June Beall, 73 June Elizabeth Beall, age 73, of Leonardtown, passed away April 1 at St. Mary’s Hospital, Leonardtown. She was born June 4, 1939 in Washington, D.C. to John Wesley and Beaulah (Catterton) Carver. June was raised in Southeast Washington and attended Anacostia High School. She married Robert E. Beall in July 1957 in Arlington, Va. The couple resided in Upper Marlboro before moving to Hillside, Md. and lived there for 30 years. June moved to Leonardtown in 2004. Over the years she attended St. Margaret’s, Mt. Calvary, St. Mary’s and most recently St. Aloysius Catholic Church. She enjoyed playing cards, bingo, gathering with friends and going out to lunch. She treasured her family especially the children. June was always helping children and gave regularly to children’s charities. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert E. Beall, son Robert E. Beall Jr., sister Margaret Beall and brother James Carver. Surviving are two daughters Donna Marie Nurmi and her husband Carl of Upper Marlboro, Md. and Marie Elizabeth Bosko and her husband Joe of Brandon, Fla., 12 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren and a brother Francis Carver of Shadyside, Md. Friends called April 4 at Rausch Funeral Home, 8325 Mt. Harmony Lane, Owings, Md. mass of Christian burial was celebrated April 5 at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church, Upper Marlboro, Md. Interment followed at Lakemont Memorial Gardens, Davidsonville, Md. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph Indian School, 1301 N. Main St. P.O. Box 100, Chamberlain, SD 57325. To leave condolence visit www.rauschfuneralhomes. com.
Audrey Elizabeth Sherman, 66 Audrey E. Sherman, 66, of Forestville, Md. passed away on April 2 at her home. She was born on Nov. 17, 1946 in Washington D.C. to the late Melvin and Fannie Faucette Anderson. Audrey loved the outdoors, swimming pools, cookouts and spending quality time with her family and children. Beloved wife of Charles “Butch” Sherman of Forestville, Md, devoted mother of Dawn Brash of Broomes Island, Md. and Nathan “Nate” Sherman of Forestville, Md. Grandmother of Sabrina Harbin of Port Republic, Md. and Nathan Sherman of LaPlata, Md. She is also survived by great-grandchildren Ryan Ball and Everett Pirner both of Port Republic, Md. and a brother Alvis
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Anderson of Lusby, Md and many nieces, nephews and other family members. The family received friends at the Rausch Funeral Home, 4405 Broomes Island Road, Port Republic, Md. on April 4 where services were held on April 5. Interment followed in Chesapeake Highlands Memorial Gardens, Port Republic, Md. Memorial contributions may be made to either Hospice of the Chesapeake, CAWL or the Alzheimer’s Association
Diana Rose Striegel-Rosengrant, 57 Diana Rose Striegel-Rosengrant, 57, of Lexington Park, Md. passed away suddenly on March 30 in St. Mary’s Hospital, Leonardtown, Md. She was born in New York on Oct. 20, 1955 to Mary Todaro Striegel and the late George Striegel. Mary previously lived in Buffalo, N.Y. and she relocated to Maryland in the early 80s. A majority of her family still resides in upstate New York. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and worked at the Chesapeake Biological Lab, Solomons, Md. in the 80s. Diana is survived by her beloved mother, Mary Striegel of Crofton, Md.; daughter, Jessica Rosengrant of Lusby, Md.; sons, Nathaniel Rosengrant, John Drinks, and a grandson, Jacob Rosengrant all of Lexington Park, Md.; sister Adrienne Striegel of Crofton, Md. and her devoted companion Thomas A. “Nick” Nicoloss of Lexington Park, Md. Services and interment will be private. Should friends desire contributions may be made in Diana’s memory to the charity of your choice. Arrangements were handled by the Rausch Funeral Home, Lusby, Md. For more information or to leave condolences please visit www.rauschfuneralhomes.com
Mary Alverta “Berts”, Keefe, 95 Mary Alverta “Berts” Keefe 95, of Solomons, Md. passed away on April 3 in Solomons Nursing Center, Solomons, Md. She was born in Solomons, Md. on March 27, 1918 to the late Joseph R. Langley and Maud Thompson Langley. She was the beloved wife to the late Clellan Kenneth Keefe who passed away on Nov. 3, 2008. Alverta attended Solomons public school. She was a member of Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, Solomons, Md. Her hobbies included knitting, counter cross-stitching, needle pointing, gardening, crabbing and hanging wall paper. Alverta is survived by her children, Judy and her husband William Gerwig of Carroll County, Md., James A. and his wife M. Carrie Forrest of Lusby, Md. and William C. and his wife Carolyn Keefe of Solomons, Md.; grandchildren, Quentin Forrest, Corenne and her husband Max Grimes, Catherine and her husband Fred Whitney, Chris and his wife Jill Forrest all of Lusby, Md., Sally Keefe Webber and her husband Peter of Boulder, Colo., Amy and her husband Eric Werking of Solomons, Md., Tim and his wife Diane Gerwig of Colo., Jeff and his wife Karen Barrett of Westminster, Md., Kenny and his wife Cheryl Gigliotti of Ft. Worth, Texas, Jimmy and his wife Lee Gigliotti and Billy and his wife Rhonda Gigliotti both of Granbury, Texas, Patricia Schiele of Lusby, Md., Molly and her husband Joe Rainey of Coronado, Calif. and Karen and her husband Bob Anderson of Annapolis, Md.; son-in-law F. Patrick Gigliotti of Lusby, Md.; 37 great-grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, daughter Mary Lavinia Gigliotti; siblings, Frederick, Rodie, Leon, Vincent, Melvin and Leslie Langley, Amy Lankford and Mazzie Hill. The family will receive friends on April 12, 10 a.m. at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic (Historic) Church, 90 Alexander Lane, Solomons, Md., where mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. with Monsignor Michael Wilson of-
ficiating. Inurnment to follow the service in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Alverta’s memory to Our Lady Star of the Sea Support a Student Fund, P. O. Box 560, Solomons MD 20688 www.olss.org. Arrangements were handled by the Rausch Funeral Home, P. A., Lusby, MD. For more information or to leave condolences please visit www.rauschfuneralhomes.com
Audrey Detoto, 76 Audrey Joyce Detoto, 76, of Prince Frederick passed away April 3, at her residence. She was born Dec. 6, 1936 in Washington, D.C. to George Walter and Ida Marjorie (Hardesty) Edelen. She attended Prince George’s County public schools. Audrey was a longtime resident of Prince George’s County until moving to Dunkirk in 1966, then to Chesapeake Beach in 1980 and has lived in Prince Frederick since 2011. Primarily a homemaker, Audrey also worked briefly as a bookbinder. She loved to dance and attend social dances. She also enjoyed sewing and making Halloween costumes for her grandchildren, most of all she loved to spend time with her family especially her grandchildren. Audrey was preceded in death by her parents and a son Donnie Detoto. Audrey is survived by her loving husband William D. Detoto and children Bobby Detoto of Chesapeake Beach and Lynda Carroll of Basye, Va. Also surviving are grandchildren Jennifer Poteet and husband Joe of Sunderland and Kelly Detoto of Gainesville, Va.; greatgrandchildren Claire, Fiona, and Milo Poteet and Madison Keeler; sisters Norma Madella of Port Republic and Peggy Stoneman of Edgewater, and a brother George Edelen, Jr., of Indian Head, Md. Family and friends will be received on April 12, from 10 to 11 a.m. at Rausch Funeral Home, 8325 Mt. Harmony Lane, Owings, where a memorial service and celebration of Audrey will follow at 11 a.m. Interment will be private. To leave condolences visit www.rauschfuneralhomes. com.
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Local Papa John’s Recognized for Humanitarian Efforts Locally owned Papa John’s Franchise, Beach Boys Pizza, won the Papa John’s 2012 National Humanitarian Award for its efforts and partnerships in their local communities. Beach Boys Pizza’s operating partner Ray Sears attended the conference with their area supervisors Chris Swift and John Kreuter, Marketing Director Jenni Lusher, and the Sears family. Beach Boys Pizza, a franchise consisting of 11 stores regionally, won this recognition amongst more than the 4,000 corporate and franchise locations worldwide. The Humanitarian Award is based on the franchise that, throughout the year, exhibits the highest level of dedication to humanitarian efforts and partners with local charities and organizations. Beach Boys Pizza creatively uses their website, www.papajohns.com and the use of online promotional codes to generate additional funds for local needs. Partners in 2012 included the American Diabetes Association, End Hunger of Calvert, Multiple Sclerosis, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, the USO, and many more local St. Mary's and Calvert County organizations, schools, and non-profits. John Kreuter said "We didn't set out this year with the mission of winning an award for doing good. We set out with a mission to give back to a community that is so generous to us. ‘People are Priority Number One Always’ is just one of the core values at Papa John's and we simply try to embrace that idea every day." Sears said, “I am really honored to win this award from Papa John’s and am so proud to be partners with a company that shares the same ideals that we do at Beach Boys Pizza, plus to live in a community that realizes the importance of giving, giving back, and supporting those in need. Without our generous customers, we would not have the success that we do and be able to give back. We truly do have the best team members, partners, organizations, and most of all customers around. This award is for all of us.”
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Raising Funds for Cerebral Palsy Awareness By Sarah Miller Staff Writer When their son, Jacob, was diagnosed with cerebral palsy, Rebecca and Brad Searle of California, Md., scoured the Internet in search of practical resources and information. When their search led to blogs
and lawyers, but few resources, the couple started a website with activities, projects and tools for families facing cerebral palsy. The Searles chronicle Jacob’s progress at www.littlebeluga.com – from learning to navigate his iPad through educational games to his father’s effort to adapt a harness so he could use a Power Wheels with
other children in the neighborhood. Brad spoke with Ruddy Duck co-owner and longtime friend Carlos Yanez about a fundraiser to benefit the March of Dimes and Reaching for the Stars, an organization dedicated to raising awareness of Cerebral Palsy. The Ruddy Duck regularly hosts Wednesday spirit nights, normally in support of schools and youth sports teams. Half of the restaurant’s profits for the night go toward the team or school, according to Ruddy Duck Marketing and Promotions Coordinator Stephanie Abrams. In addition to donating its profits, the Ruddy Duck will host entertainers Super Magic Man Reggie Rice and the SuperhePhotos courtesy of Brad Searle roes of Southern Maryland for the evening. Brad’s three-year-old son Jacob was diagnosed Attendees can purchase raffle tickets for with cerebral palsy. items that appeal to children and adults, with prizes ranging from a stay at the Ritz- Awareness Day. The “FUNdraiser” will be at the RudCarlton in Washington D.C. to a gardening pack designed for a child and adult to use dy Duck on April 17 from 5 to 9 p.m. For more information, visit www.littlebeluga. together. Brad anticipates the fundraiser be- com. coming a yearly event, and hopes to hold it on March 25 next year – Cerebral Palsy sarahmiller@countytimes.net
Jacob uses a Power Wheels modified by Brad Searle.
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Brady to be Inducted into Hall of Fame Tommy Brady, a Charter Member of the Huntingtown VFD and first Fire Chief was elected into the Calvert County Fire-Rescue Hall of Fame. Brady started his volunteer career with the Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department in 1964. It was there where he served as the Sergeant, Safety officer, Engineer, and a member of the Board of Directors. In 1972, Brady joined the Huntingtown Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad as a Charter Member. He was elected HVFD's first Chief. This was a critical time for the citizens of Huntingtown trying to establish their own fire department. While performing his duties as the Fire Chief, Brady also served on the original building committee and equipment committee. He, as well as the many other charter members and citizens of Huntingtown, spent tireless hours constructing the original building. In Brady’s 14 years at Huntingtown VFD, he also served as Deputy Chief, Captain, Lieutenant, Safety Officer, and as a member of the Board of Directors. One of his last contributions to the fire department in 1986 was to Chair the committee for the addition to the firehouse and the construction of the post office, which stands next door. After serving Southern Maryland for 35 years as a Forest Ranger for the Department of Natural Resources, Brady returned to Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department where he served another six years. He will officially receive his award and be inducted into the Hall of Fame during the Calvert County Fire and Rescue Association's Annual Awards Dinner on Friday April 12 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department. For more information and old newspaper clippings about Brady, go to www.hvfd6.org/ apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=1159
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“I would especially like to recognize our sponsors for their ongoing commitment and dedication,” said CMH President and CEO Jim Xinis. “Leading the way was our own Harvest Ball Committee along with Calvert Medical Imaging Center, Fantasy World Entertainment, Plan B Technologies, Davis, Upton, Palumbo & Dougherty, Attorneys at Law and Pat Petricko/REMAX 100. Other event sponsors included Calvert Family Practice Associates, Dean and Pam Teague, S. Freedman & Sons, Prince Frederick Ford, Browning Dudley Corporation and Up To Date Laundry, Inc. The CMH Casino Night kicked off the foundation’s annual calendar of fundraising that also includes a golf benefit on May 20 and a black tie gala on Nov. 9. For more information about these and other upcoming events, visit www.calverthospital.org.
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Entertainment Calendar Thursday, April 11 • Sam Grow Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 8 p.m.
Local Club ‘Runs the Nation’ By Sarah Miller Staff Writer “Running clubs provide a great social network in an atmosphere that is supportive of your fitness goals. Local running clubs typically offer a variety of activities such as beginning running programs, regular group or training runs, distance training programs, organized racing teams, local events calendar, and much more,” according to the Road Runners of America, founded in 1958. Their motto is “We Run the Nation.” Chesapeake Bay Running club is a local chapter, which grew out of three men who ran on base. The club now boasts 117 households. According to club vice president Paul Serra, entire families join the club,
making it a multi-generational group. The club’s encourages physical fitness through running, walking and other cross-training activities. Some members are preparing for marathons and triathlons while others are interested in fun runs and walks. Members organize weekly workouts on road, tracks and trails throughout Southern Maryland. The organization supports non-runners and experienced runners from young to old through education and advocacy. Recently, the club has offered its first 10 to 12 week training program for “all runners from well-seasoned, experienced runners all the way to those who are just starting out.” The program included a questionnaire for experienced runner, Sara Fry, “to elicit background information,
Photos courtesy of the Chesapeake Bay Running Club
Upcoming Runs April
6 (Sat) St. Peter’s Chapel 5K Solomons 8:30 a.m. 6 (Sat) Looking for Trouble 5K Charlotte Hall 8:45 a.m. 6 (Sat) Esperanza MS Pirates 5K Lexington Park 9 a.m. St Mary’s 5K & 10K Run for Hospice Leonardtown 8:30 a.m. 13 (Sat)
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SOFE 5K Solomons 9 a.m. Base Earth Day 5K Lexington Park 11 a.m. Pete Mahon Warrior 5K La Plata 9 a.m. Hurricane Lacrosse 5K Huntingtown 12 p.m. Civista 5K La Plata 8:30 am West River Estates 5K West River 9 a.m.
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In-Tents 5K Charlotte Hall 9 a.m. Run for the Bay 5K Chesapeake Beach 8:30 a.m. Peake Youth Obstacle Run Huntingtown 8 a.m. Farming for Hunger 5K Benedict 9 a.m. Base Leatherneck 5K Lexington Park 9:30 a.m.
goals, and timing and location information, to help her get to know the participants, and decide how to structure the course.” The club created a new program called Couch to 5k to prepare non-runners to compete in a 5k race. Crystal and Perry Rapp, wife and husband, joined the club in 2008 in a search for something healthy they could do together. “It’s so great to have someone to run with,” Crystal said. Running with others can motivate an individual when they are not in the mood to go for a run. They’ve become friends with some club members. Club membership is $15 per year per person or $18 per family. Members receive discounts to enter races throughout the county and meet individuals with similar interests, Serra said. The Chesapeake Bay Running Club participates with other regional running clubs and local organizations. Members enter races, register participants, and manage the timer. In return, other clubs help the Chesapeake Bay runners with their events. The club offers a grand prix series of races every year, and everyone who participates in at least five races is entered to win a prize at an end-of-year gathering, Serra said. For more information, visit www. cbrcmd.org. The club meets every second Monday at Nicolletti’s Pizza in Lexington Park. Attendees receive free pizza as they discuss upcoming club activities and programs, Serra said. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
• Gretchen Richie Jazz Cabaret Café des Artistes (41655 Fenwick Street, Leonardtown) – 5 to 8 p.m. • Dave Norris DB McMillan’s (23415 Three Notch Road, California) – 6 p.m. • Dylan Galvin and Justin Myles Tequila Grill & Cantina (30320 Triangle Drive, Charlotte Hall) – 7 to 10 p.m. • Derrick the D.J. Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 8:30 p.m.
Friday, April 12 • The Piranhas Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 8 p.m. • Dave Norris DB McMillan’s (23415 Three Notch Road, California) – 6 p.m. • Mike Starkey Group Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 13 • St. Mary’s College of Maryland’s World Carnival St. Mary’s College of Maryland (18952 E. Fisher Rd St. Mary’s City) – 12 p.m. • Four Of A Kind Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 8:30 p.m. • Opening Day at Outdoor Tasting Room, Music by Billy Breslin Running Hare Vineyard (150 Adelina Road, Prince Frederick) – 12 p.m. • Mike Starkey’s Band Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 8 p.m. •Stickey Wicket Big Dogs Paradise (28765 Three Notch Road, Mechanicsville) – 9:30 p.m. • Fair Warning DB McMillan’s (23415 Three Notch Road, California) – 6 p.m.
Sunday, April 14 • Motown Magic Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 3 p.m.
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Out&About Throughout April
Back to the Beach April 4 to April 28 at ArtWorks@7th, North Beach. A new collection of art by artists Julia Musengo and Kathleen Addario, is inspired by old black and white photos of folks at the beach, by sand- smoothed bits of glass and pottery, and by shells and sharks teeth. These beach souvenirs join together in 3D collages, the photos come to life in oil paintings of soft summer color, and sharks teeth wage war against shells in a game of chess on a beach-like game board. On Saturday April 20 meet the artists again for ArtWork’s 10th anniversary celebration. The Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge 2013 Entries can be submitted online now through April 23, 2013. To help the next generation of great innovators, Discovery Education and 3M are looking for America’s next “Top Young Scientist.” Ten finalists, grades 5-8, will be chosen to work directly with a 3M scientist to create an innovation that solves a problem in everyday life that they will present at the 3M Innovation Center for the chance to win $25,000. For additional information and to enter, please visit www.youngscientistchallenge. com. Free Seven-Week Grief Course Fairview Library, 8120 Southern Maryland Boulevard, Owings, 1:30 to 3 p.m. Calvert Hospice is offering a free seven-week grief course entitled: “Understanding Your Grief: 10 Essential Touchstones for Finding Hope and Healing Your Heart. The author of the discussion guide is renowned grief counselor and educator, Alan Wolfelt, PhD. The course will begin April 9 and run through May 21. Advanced registration is required. Adults who have experienced the death of another adult through illness within the last two-year are encouraged to attend. Exceptions to these criteria are made on a case-by-case basis. For more information about this free grief course call Linzy Laughhunn, Community Outreach Specialist at 401-5350892 ext 4008. Reflections of Beach and Mountains Jetti Arts, 9106 Chesapeake Ave, North Beach, April 5 to May 3 Melante Dickson’s “Reflections of Beach and Mountains” paintings and mixed media showing. Refreshments. Call 410-474-4545.
Friday, 12 April • 29th East Coast SETP Symposium River’s Edge Catering and Conference Center, 46870 Tate Road, Patuxent River, 8 a.m. The Society of Experimental Test Pilots is pleased to announce the symposium, to be held at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland. The symposium is being held in conjunction with the US Naval Test Pilot School Reunion. Please visit www.setp.org/east-coast/east-coast-symposium-registration-and-information.html for more detailed information and to register for this symposium. All SETP and SFTE members, other Pax River Flight Test Professionals and aviation enthusiasts with base access are ALL welcome to register and attend. The registration fee is $40 and includes lunch. The USNTPS Alumni Association has invited all attendees to attend an afternoon/evening reception at the Flight Deck Lounge following the symposium. Check-in will begin at 8 a.m. and the symposium will begin at 8:30 a.m. Vice Admiral Dunaway, USN (M), Commander, Naval Air Systems Command, will be the luncheon speaker. The dress for this event is business casual or flight suit.
Saturday, April 13 • Southern Maryland Audubon Society Field Trip Maxwell Hall Park near Benedict, 8 a.m. to noon The Southern Maryland Audubon Society will hold a field trip, titled “Spring Along the Patuxent” and will be led by Gwen Brewer (301843-3524, glbrewer@comcast.net)
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Call the Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum: 410-257-3892
• A Community Preparedness Fair The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 22747 Old Rolling Road, California, Md., 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The purpose of the fair is to provide important information to the public about preparing for emergencies including financial crises, unexpected job losses, seasonal weather challenges, possible area disasters, and power outages. Programs will be provided for those interested in career and financial preparedness, preparing emergency kits and plans, food and water storage, and generators, as well as amateur radio and emergency communications. County-specific information will be available. Residents of both counties are being urged to ramp up their personal preparedness kits, plans, and food storage in addition to getting involved in their respective communities through their Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT), local American Red Cross (ARC) chapters, amateur radio clubs, volunteer fire departments, other related activities. For questions and additional information about the fair, please call the event coordinator, Blythe Joy Patenaude at 202-386-0906 or email at pjoybaker@aol.com. The event is free and open to the public.
• Solomons Crew Listing Party Southern Maryland Sailing Association, Solomons Island Road, Solomons 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Interested in sailing? Find boats to crew on for racing and cruising. Own a boat? Find crew to help you sail. Sponsored by Miller Lite Beer and SpinSheet Magazine. Free heavy hors d’ouvres, beverages for sale at reasonable prices. Skippers panel for newbies to ask questions at 4:30pm. For information check www.smsa.com or www.spinsheet.com. Sign up on the SpinSheet crew listing database for best results, but it’s not necessary to attend. The only things that are necessary are a desire to go sailing and have fun! Bring pen and paper or business cards so you can exchange information with others. SMSA is located on Solomons Island Road, opposite the boardwalk gazebo on Solomons Island.” For more information, call 301-481-7474.
• All Saints’ Episcopal Church’s Treasures Sale Inside Parish Hall, at the intersection of Rte. 2 and 4, Sunderland, Md., 8 a.m. to noon. Free admission; free parking. For info, call 301-855-4865. • The Tidewater School - Open House Tidewater School, 120 Cox Road, Huntingtown, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call 410-257-0533 for more information or go to tidewaterschool@thetidewaterschool.org • Chesapeake Beach Railway Right-of-Way Hike Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum, 4155 Mears Ave., Chesapeake Beach, 9 a.m. Since the 1970s, members of the Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum and friends have been exploring sections of the historic “right-of-way” of the old Chesapeake Beach Railway bed, laid over 100 years ago. Amazingly, even today, there are still visible “cuts” and ridges in the earth where the railway was laid that one can walk along and imagine the past. The public is welcome to join us as we “hike” down several sections of the Right-of-Way rail bed. Wear your walking shoes and bring a bag lunch. This event is free. The terrain is generally flat and suitable for walking. We will use personal vehicles to drive between walkable sections of the Right-of-Way. Call 410-257-3892 for any questions. • Asbury Sale Asbury Solomons, 11000 Asbury Circle, Solomons, Auditorium 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sale will include Betty’s Closet, a resale of new and gently used clothing and accessories. The library committee will have many books for sale. Grannies Treasures will be selling housewares, furniture, and many miscellaneous items in the basement. All profits will benefit the Benevolent Care fund. For more information, call 410-394-3483
Sunday, April 14
• The Last Train Departure Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum, 4155 Mears Ave., Chesapeake Beach, 11:46 a.m. and 1 p.m. The museum will be commemorating the departure of the last train from Chesapeake Beach, which departed 78 years ago, on April 15, 1935 ending 35 years of service to the town due to financial hardship brought on by the Great Depression and the growing popularity of the automobile. At this time, we will also be memorializing two Chesapeake Beach Railway crewmen, Engineer Frederick Maier and Fireman Charles Zier who died in the line of duty in an accident in Chesapeake Beach on July 2nd, 1900. The regulation two blasts of the whistle signaling a departing train will be sounded, followed by a train bell tribute to the departure, and a bell salute to Engineer Maier and Fireman Zier. Light refreshments to follow. Open and free to the public. Questions?
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• 1st Annual Peace Event North Beach Town Hall, 8916 Chesapeake Ave, 2 to 4 p.m. Guest speaker Julio Carvalho will be giving a lecture pertaining to finding peace within ourselves. In addition there will be several performances from our local organization to include: classical muscians, singers, dancers and meditation practice with Elizabeth Lawton. The event is free. Registration required www.ssnorthbeach. org/company-blog/findingpeachwithin or call 301-807-4592.
Monday, April 15 • Monday Memories Tour Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum, 10515 Mackall Road, St. Leonard The public is invited to free Monday Memories guided tours of Point Farm, located at JPPM in St. Leonard. All are welcomed to enjoy the memories of Calvert County, the Patterson family, JPPM or those who once worked on the land that is now JPPM. Visitors may share stories or simply enjoy the tour and listen to the memories of others. Point Farm was the country retreat of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jefferson Patterson. In 1983, Mrs. Patterson donated the property to the state in honor of her late husband, creating JPPM. The tour highlights this beautiful 1933 Colonial Revival brick house and gardens designed by noted female architects Gertrude Sawyer and Rose Greely. For more information, call 410-586-8562 or go to www.jefpat.org.
Tuesday, April 16 • The Exhibit Barn at JPPM Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum, 10515 Mackall Road, St. Leonard 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy the new War of 1812 exhibit and others. For more information, call 410-586-8562 or go to www.jefpat.org • Legal Lunch – Estate Planning Davis, Upton, Palumbo & Dougherty, 132 Main Street, Prince Frederick, 12 to 1:30 p.m. Topics to be covered: wills, power of attorney, advanced directive, and revocable living trust. Attendance is limited to 16 and reservations are required. Please contact Lori Norton for reservation at lnorton@davisupton.com or 410-535-1780
Wednesday, April 17 • Coffee Connections Nature’s Way to Health Store, 98 Market Square, Prince Frederick, 8:30 to 10 a.m. Dr. Angela Kalendar has so graciously volunteered to host our next event. So come to the next Calvert Coffee Connection and Brew Up Some Business! For more information please give me a call or email me at CalvertCoffeeConnection@gmail. com. Follow us on Twitter @ConnectCalver. • The Impact of Micromessaging on Equity in STEM CSM, La Plata Campus, Center for Business and Industry (BI) Building Conference Room 103/104, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Lecture on Closing Gender and Racial Gaps
in STEM. This Career and College Readiness Event for teachers, counselors, educators and parents presents a lecture by Community College of Baltimore County Biology Professor Dr. Tara Ebersole on “The Impact of Micromessaging on Equity in STEM.” With more than 30 years of experience in teaching and administration, Ebersole will discuss latest research on closing gender and racial gaps in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and how this research affects teaching methods. Free. Register at jandrewswalker@csmd.edu or 301-934-7824. • Will Your Students be Prepared…or Just Educated? CSMLa Plata Campus, Center for Business and Industry (BI) Building, Dr. John Sine Room 103/104, 8730 Mitchell Road, 1:30 to 4:30 Lecture on Preparing Students with Vital Work Skills. This Career and College Readiness Event for educators, counselors and parents presents ‘Will Your Students be Prepared…or Just Educated?” a lecture by best-selling author Chad Foster on the skills that young people will need to be successful in the 21st century. Author of “Teenagers Preparing for the Real World,” “Financial Literacy for Teens,” and “Career Readiness for Teens,” Foster will make sense of educating teens in this thought-provoking and entertaining presentation. Free. Register at jandrews-walker@csmd. edu or 301-934-7824.
Thursday, April 18 • Toastmasters International The County Services Plaza 150 Main St. in Prince Frederick, 11:15-12:30 p.m. Nervous When Asked to Speak Publically? You’re not alone and there is help right in your own community. Toastmasters International is the leading movement devoted to making effective oral communication a worldwide reality. Through its member clubs, Toastmasters International helps men and women learn the arts of speaking, listening, and thinking – vital skills that promote self-actualization, enhance leadership potential, foster human understanding, and contribute to the betterment of mankind. Join us for an Open House Pot Luck. Have some lunch and experience a Toastmasters meeting. Meetings are held the first and third Thursday of every month from 11:30 to 12:30. For more information please contact Belinda Denton at 443-624-2402, orbdcapuano@msn.com. Visit our website calvert.toastmastersclubs.org. • Restoring Oysters to the Chesapeake Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Road, Solomons, Exhibition Building Auditorium, 7 p.m. Dr. Ken Paynter presents Restoring Oysters to the Chesapeake. To get you in the mood, a local group of aquaculture entrepreneurs who are producing oysters for the half-shell business will be on hand to offer samples of their oysters on the half shell. Perigeaux Vineyards and Winery is holding a free tasting, and offering glasses and bottles of their award winning wine for sale. Dr. Ken Paynter, Director of the University of Maryland College Park’s graduate program in Marine, Estuarine, Environmental Science (MEES) program and the director of The Paynter Lab, leads investigations in the physiological and ecological processes associated with life in the estuary. His main focus is on the biology, ecology, and restoration of the eastern oyster, crassostrea virginica. Free and open to the public. • NARFE Meeting Southern Pines Community Center, Appeal Lane, Lusby, 1 p.m. The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association, Calvert County Chapter 1466Meet fellow federal employees and neighbors. There will be a presentation on current legislation by Sue Kullen, Assistant to US Senator Ben Cardin. This will be followed by a short business meeting. Join us for an early lunch at 11:30 a.m. this month at the Monterey, Lusby. Current and retired Federal employees, members, non-members and guests are welcome. For NARFE membership Information and Application, Call 410-586-1441 or email NARFE1466@gmail.com.
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The Calvert Gazette
Thursday, April 11, 2013
SENIOR LIVING
Senior Citizen News
Library Events Thursday, April 11 • Calvert Conversations Calvert Library Twin Beaches, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach, 10 to 11 a.m. An informal discussion of local history of interest to long-time Calvertonians and newbies. Complimentary coffee and tea. Come, relax in our living room, and share or learn something new. 410-257-2411 • Kids Just Want to Have Fun! Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 2 to 3 p.m. Reading, discussion and projects for children in K - 3rd grade. Please register. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862 • Evening Storytime Calvert Library Twin Beaches, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach, 6:30 to7:15 p.m. This storytime is for the family with children of multiple ages. Children enjoy books and language through short stories, songs, crafts and more. An adult must accompany child. This week’s theme: Pond Life. 410-257-2411 • Garden Smarter: Square Foot, Vertical Gardening Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Learn when and which vegetables to plant in our county, techniques to grow a successful garden, and how to produce bountiful harvests even with limited space and sunlight. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862
Friday, April 12
• Grants 101: Finding, Applying for Funding Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 1 to 3 p.m. This workshop provides an introduction to the steps involved in finding funders and preparing grant proposals. Learn tips for effective funding research and the key components of a proposal to a foundation. Registration is required. Please contact Cathey Moffatt-Bush or Robbie McGaughran at 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862 to register.
Friday, April 12
• On Pins & Needles Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 1 to 4 p.m., Bring your quilting, needlework, knitting, crocheting, or other project for an afternoon of conversation and shared creativity. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862
Saturday, April 13
• Family Storytime Calvert Library Southern, 20 Appeal Way, Lusby, 10 to 10:45 a.m. This storytime is for the family with children of multiple ages. Children will make a craft weekly. Today’s theme TBD. Please register. 410-326-5289 • Garden Smarter: Homegrown Herbs Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Planting, growing, and harvesting herbs that grow well in this region is easy and rewarding. A personal herb garden is convenient for cooking and a decorative addition to your landscape. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862
• Playtime Calvert Library Fairview, Rt. 4 and Chaneyville Road, Owings, 10:45 to 11:15 a.m. Playtime is learning and discovery time for you and your child. Engage in interactive play, connect with other parents and caregivers, and have fun! Bring a non-battery operated toy to share. No registration. For ages birth through 5 years old. 410-257-2101 • Playtime Calvert Library Twin Beaches, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach, 10:45 to 11:15 a.m. Playtime is learning and discovery time for you and your child. Engage in interactive play, connect with other parents and caregivers, and have fun! Bring a non-battery operated toy to share. No registration. For ages birth through 5 years old. 410-257-2411 • Playtime Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 11 to 11:30 a.m. Playtime is learning and discovery time for you and your child. Engage in interactive play, connect with other caregivers, and have fun! Bring a non-battery operated toy to share. No registration. For ages birth through 5 years old. 410-5350291 or 301-855-1862
Monday, April 15
• Monday Morning Movies and More Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 10 to 11 a.m. Bring the little ones for movies and a story. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862 • Calvert Eats Local Spring Potluck Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Join Calvert Eats Local in a giant potluck celebrating local food. Bragging rights to those who bring the dishes with the lowest number of “food miles.” Bring your plate, utensils, cup and napkin for a truly green experience! Please register. 410-5350291 or 301-855-1862 • Kids Just Want to Have Fun! Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Reading, discussion and projects for children in K - 3rd grade. Please register. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862
Tuesday, April 16 • Yes, You Can Use A Computer Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Beginners can learn how to create and use an email account. The training will last one hour and will take place in a small group. Please register. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862 • Downton Abbey Schemes and Skeins Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way,, 5 to 6:30 p.m. Bring your knitting/crochet project and join us for the hot PBS Masterpiece Classic series Downton Abbey on the big screen. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862
Wednesday, April 17
• PlayTime Calvert Library Southern, 20 Appeal Way, Lusby, 10:25 to 10:55 a.m. Playtime is learning and discovery
time for you and your child. Engage in interactive play, connect with other parents and caregivers, and have fun! Bring a non-battery operated toy to share. No registration. For ages birth through 5 years old. 410-326-5289 • Book Discussion Calvert Library Fairview, Rt. 4 and Chaneyville Road, Owings, 2 to 3:30 p.m. Skeletons at the Feast by Chris Bohjalian. This novel deftly captures both the power and poignancy of romance and the terror and tragedy of World War II. 410-257-2101 • Yes, You CAN Use a Computer! Calvert Library Twin Beaches, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach, 2 to 3 p.m. Learn the steps to setting up a Facebook account so you can locate and keep in touch with friends and family. The training will last one hour and will take place in a small group. Please register. 410-257-2411 • Eye Candy Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Hey Teens, painting is so old fashioned. Visionaries use candy! Join us as we recreate masterpieces and design new works of art using different kinds of colorful candy. Registration requested. For more information, call 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. • Book Discussion Calvert Library Southern, 20 Appeal Way, Lusby, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Behind the Beautiful Forevers by Katherine Boo. Annawadi is a makeshift settlement in the shadow of luxury hotels near the Mumbai airport. Even the poorest Annawadians, like Kalu, a 15-year-old scrap-metal thief, believe themselves inching closer to the good lives they call “the full enjoy.” 410-326-5289
Thursday, April 18
• Yes, You CAN Use a Computer! Calvert Library Fairview, Rt. 4 and Chaneyville Road, Owings, 2 to 3 p.m. Learn how to use COSMOS, databases and other online resources the library offers. The training will last one hour and will take place in a small group. Please register. 410-257-2101 • Kids Just Want to Have Fun Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 2 to 3 p.m. Reading, discussion and projects for children in K - 3rd grade. Please register. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862 • Kids Just Want to Have Fun Calvert Library Twin Beaches, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Reading, discussion and projects for children in kindergarten to 3rd grade. Please register. This month’s theme: Earth Day. 410-257-2411 • Couponing Workshop Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way), 7 to 8:30 p.m. Get the basics on clipping and using coupons with local coupon celebrity Kimberly Pepper-Hoctor. Pepper-Hoctor is a 30-year coupon veteran and has been featured in the Washington Post, on BBC-TV, BBC News and Southern MD This is Living. Come learn her secrets! Please register. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862
Put on Your Dancing Shoes A Luau Senior Dinner Dance will be held Saturday, April 20 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Patuxent High School. It is free and open to any senior in the county. You must have your own transportation. Call Southern Pines Senior Center to register at 410-586-2748. Free Advance Directives In celebration of Law Day, Wednesday, May 1 at 9 a.m., the Office on Aging, in conjunction with Davis, Upton, Palumbo & Dougherty, LLC, will be preparing advance directives at all three senior centers, free of charge, for seniors throughout Calvert County. Contact your local senior center to schedule a 30-minute appointment. Commission on Aging (COA) Are you interested in advocating for senior needs in Calvert County? Submit an application to the Board of County Commissioners for appointment to the COA. For more information, call the Office on Aging at 410-535-4606 or 301-855-1170. Intergenerational Summer Fun Enjoy a week of activities at Intergenerational Camp with your elementary-age grandchild(ren) at Calvert Pines Senior Center, July 15 to 19 at 10 a.m. Brochures are available at all three senior centers. Fee: $35 per grandparent/grandchild pair, $15 each additional person, includes all supplies and one free DVD. Registration forms must be received by May 25. For more information call 410-535-4606 or 301-855-1170. Caring for a Loved One? The 21st Annual Southern Maryland Caregivers Conference is Friday, April 26 from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Richard R. Clark Senior Center in La Plata, Md. This one-day event is a wonderful opportunity to learn about caring for loved ones in the home. The $22 fee includes conference materials, continental breakfast and boxed lunch. For more information or to register, call 301-934-0128 or email olmstedc@charlescounty.org. Calvert Pines Senior Center (CPSC) Come and have fun at Hooray to Hollywood, Friday, April 19 at noon. Laugh with your fellow seniors as they perform numbers and scenes from some of Hollywood’s best-known movies. Lunch reservation required. North Beach Senior Center (NBSC) Create a display to showcase your favorite book at the Spring Book Event: “Favorite Book Exhibit”, Thursday, April 25 at 10:30 a.m. The Twin Beach Library staff will judge the displays. Check out the display created by Ricca in the front lobby. Must pre-register. Southern Pines Senior Center (SPSC) Enjoy fun with friends while watching A League of Their Own during Afternoon at the Movies, Wednesday, April 17 at 1:30 p.m. Popcorn and drinks will be served. Eating Together Menu Lunches are served to seniors aged 60 plus and their spouses through Title IIIC of the Older Americans Act. Contributions are suggested. For reservations or to cancel your reservations call: Calvert Pines Senior Center at 410-535-4606 or 301-855-1170, North Beach Senior Center at 410-257-2549, or Southern Pines Senior Center at 410-586-2748. Monday, April 15: hamburger, cheese, baked beans, carrots, fresh fruit, apple juice. Tuesday, April 16: stuffed shells, bread sticks, salad, Italian green beans, fresh fruit, juice. Wednesday, April 17: chicken salad, peas, hard cooked egg, lentils, pickle, roll, pear, juice. Thursday, April 18: pork loin, gravy, sweet potatoes, succotash, bread, mandarin oranges, juice. Friday, April 19: BBQ chicken, potato salad, green beans, biscuit, cranberry sauce, peaches.
The Calvert Gazette
Thursday, April 11, 2013
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