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May 2, 2013
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Thursday, May 2, 2013
24-Year Dunkirk Committee Member Ousted By Sarah Miller Staff Writer After 24 years of service, Dunkirk Architectural Review Committee member Eleanor Ward was replaced during the April 30 Board of County Commissioners meeting. The decision was not unanimous, with Jerry Clark vying for Ward to keep the seat she held since 1988. Commissioner Susan Shaw voted to appoint two new members – Alan Jones and Gary Armstrong. Commissioner Jerry Clark argued against removing Ward, saying her experience was a valuable Commissioner Jerry Clark asset to the committee. Shaw said Ward was no longer eligible to be on the board after giving up her Dunkirk-based businesses 15 years ago. Clark reminded her exceptions have been made to appoint non-eligible applicants. “You’ve turned into an incredible naysayer,” Shaw said, adding if they continue to reappoint the same people, nobody will apply when positions are open and “you don’t get people who are dealing with the current reality.” “You want everything to be the way you want it to be,” Clark retorted. Commissioners Evan K. Slaughenhoupt Jr., Pat Nutter and Shaw voted to appoint Jones and Armstrong. Commissioners Steve Weems and Clark voted against the motion, preferring to keep Ward. Clark said they should send Ward a letter thanking her for her years of service, an idea his fellow commissioners agreed with. In other news, representatives from the housing authority updated the county commissioners on Calvert Faire, a proposed affordable workforce housing development in Prince Frederick.
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The development has been in the planning stages since 2010, when the county completed paperwork to develop residual property from the Old Fairgrounds to the Housing Authority. Since the donation, the project has come up against zoning and ordinances that make construction of a “pocket neighborhood” difficult. Clark suggested the project may be outdated and the property could be sold or leased to a third party to build on, and the proceeds could benefit the Housing Authority. In the end, the commissioners decided to study the issue further. For more information, visit www.co.cal.md.us. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
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Veterans Highlighted at Tri County Council By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Veteran-centric topics in Southern Maryland took center stage at the April 25 Tri County Council meeting, hosted at the Hilton Garden Inn in Solomons. Speakers addressed efforts to improve health services for the region’s military veterans and the Maryland Veterans’ Museum in Charles County, in addition to the Southern Maryland 2020 initiative. Calvert Commissioner Susan Shaw discussed the Veterans Regional Advisory Committee and efforts to offer a state-of-the-art out patient clinic to properly serve Southern Maryland’s approximately 400,000 veterans. She discussed plans to improve medical offerings in the area, including a replacement for the Charlotte Hall
Photos by Sarah Miller Charles County Commissioner Candice Quinn Kelly presents Calvert Commissioner Susan Shaw with a plaque commending her for her efforts with the Veterans Regional Advisory Committee.
clinic and a satellite office near Patuxent River Naval Air Station. The committee is addressing challenges in transporting veterans to outpatient facilities, something which has been a struggle in the area. “We are making some headway, Shaw said. The Tri-County Council Chairman, Charles County Commissioner President Candice Kelly, presented Shaw with a plaque commending her for her efforts with the Veterans Regional Advisory Committee. Following the tone Shaw set, Maryland Veterans Memorial Museum President Larry Abell told updated the council about the new museum in Charles County. The new facility will include exhibits and memorabilia from the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, the American Civil War, World War I and II, Buffalo Soldiers and Women in Military, among others. “We’ve been inundated with people who want their family members remembered,” Abell said. The museum is slated to open in early May. Bob Kavetsky talked about the Southern Maryland Innovation Network, which he described as “an incubator based on national and regional best practices” using “‘Front End’ programs focused on female, minority, veteran entrepreneur development taking advantage of the intellectual campaign in the region,” Delegate John L. Bohanan (D- Dist. 29B) addressed Southern Maryland 2020, an initiative to transition the region toward a technology-based economy. “We’re positioned to be a world leader,” he said, adding the region could make a name in research and technology, a venture that would compliment activities at Naval Air Station Patuxent River. The Southern Maryland Innovation Network has similar goals to Southern Maryland 2020, seeking to re-invent Southern Maryland as a research and development leader. For more information about the Tri-County Council, visit www.tccsmd.org. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
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Ground Broken for New Habitat for Humanity House
Patuxent Habitat for Humanity’s newest Prince Frederick house will is one shovel closer to reality. A groundbreaking ceremony for a new home took place at 91 Mason Court, Prince Frederick, on April 30 at 2:30 p.m. Patuxent Habitat for Humanity (PHH) and the Calvert County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) will break ground for PHH’s 18th home. The lot was donated to PHH by Kaine Homes as part of a group of three lots. The project is funded mainly through a $125,000 Community Development Block Grant awarded to the Calvert County Board of County Commissioners, as grantee on behalf of PHH, by the Maryland State Department of Housing and Community Development. PHH would like to extend our profound thanks to the BOCC and the Department of Community Resources for their assistance and support with the grant application process. PHH partners with local volunteers, businesses, and churches to build homes which are then purchased by families using no-interest loans. While the new occupants have not yet been selected, we are excited about the opportunity to help build another affordable home for a deserving family. Once chosen, the family works alongside volunteers and a few professionals to invest up to 400 hours of ‘sweat equity.’ All PHH homeowners are required to make a personal investment of ‘sweat equity’ in their new home.
About Patuxent Habitat for Humanity
Patuxent Habitat for Humanity is an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International that partners with the local community to provide decent affordable housing in St. Mary’s and Calvert counties for families who would not otherwise be able to afford a home. For more information about donating, volunteering or applying for a home, log on to www.patuxenthabitat.org or call the Patuxent Habitat office at 301863-6227 or 410-326-9050.
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Christmas in April’s Annual Blitz Fix
Volunteers from Harvest Fellowship work on a house in Lusby.
Since 1991, Christmas in April*Calvert County, Inc. has adopted homes every year for the annual blitz repair, always held the last Saturday in April. Christmas in April*Calvert County, an affiliate of United Way member agency Rebuilding Together, helps disabled and elderly homeowners, and families with children, who live in and own their house and cannot afford to pay for home repairs. Emergency repairs and follow-up work are done throughout the year. A committee selects homes from a list of referrals by January, looking for locations that meet the criteria and can be repaired by Christmas in April.
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The committee matches volunteers with work requirements on each house. Volunteers include licensed carpenters, plumbers, and electricians, but the majority of people are not housing experts and work under the supervision of a house captain. In addition to organizing volunteer groups and homes, Christmas in April provides lunch for volunteers. Volunteers come from various backgrounds. Some churches or companies recruit helpers and volunteer Linda Dunn cleans shutters. as a group. Individuals can join the effort and are assigned to a group. For more information, visit christmasinaprilcalvertcounty.com.
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Solomons Maritime Festival Celebrate Southern Maryland heritage on Saturday, May 4 at the Calvert Marine Museum’s eighth annual Solomons Maritime Festival. Antique boats and motors, master maritime carvers, crafts and cooking demonstrations, traditional music, Chesapeake Bay retriever demonstrations, and free boat rides offer something for every member of your family. The Solomons Island Model Boat Club will be sailing radio controlled model boats in the basin; you can also take a turn in a rowboat or traditional log canoe. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission to the festival and museum is free. Some of the highlights of the festival include the traditional food tent where you can learn how to pick crabs, shuck oysters, and stuff a ham. It’s a great place to pick up local recipes for cream of crab soup and Southern Maryland’s famous crab cake. On the traditional music stage performances start at 11 a.m. and include traditional folk from Folk Salad, rollicking maritime tunes from Pint and Dale, hot bluegrass from the California Ramblers, music from Country Memories, and sweet gospel by Mother’s Dream. Starting at 4 p.m. the stage opens up for a jam session – so bring your instruments and come on down. At the Corbin Pavilion you can learn all about herbs – how to grow them, how to cook with them, medicinal uses for them, and how to make herb infused oils and vinegars. You’ll have the opportunity to purchase herbs to start your own kitchen herb garden, and scented soaps made with herbs. Inside the museum, home crafts are celebrated with quilters, spinners, weavers,
and knitters showing off their wares and giving demonstrating. Nearby in the woodshop, maritime carvers demonstrate their skill on trail boards and decoys while model makers show off their miniature handiwork. Outside the shop you can watch as crab and eel pots are constructed. Home baked goodies will be available for sale and food vendors will be on-site. The Antique Boat and Marine Engine Show, now in its 13th year, is a feature of the festival. Enthusiasts from across the country set-up camp in the parking lot to display their vintage boats and engines. The unofficial engine swap is a great way to expand your collection. The Solomons Maritime Festival is sponsored by Calvert County Board of Commissioners, Calvert County Watermen’s Association, Chesapeake Energy Services, Comfort Inn Beacon Marina, Harbor Island Marina, Inc., Holiday Inn Solomons, McCready Boat Yard, Papa John’s Pizza, Patuxent Small Craft Guild, Spring Cove Marina, Washburn’s Boat Yard, and Zahniser’s Yachting Center. For more information, please call Sherry Reid at 410-326-2042 x 19, or visit the museum website at www. calvertmarinemuseum.com.
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Lusby Businesses Host Block Party “We’re so excited to do a town center town block party again this year. This event is an opportunity to tell our customers that we appreciate their business, and promote the importance of shopping local,” said Nance Pretto Simmons, president of the Lusby Business Association. The Lusby Business Association will host its 4th customer appreciation event, Shop Local/Spring Fling Block Party on May 11 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. The community event will be filled with lots of family fun activities including: live music, karaoke, moon bounce, soccer challenge, Tom Critters party animals, Solomons Fire Department exhibit & demonstrations, D.A.R.E., face painting, scavenger hunt, free raffle
give-away, sidewalk sales and more. The Lusby Business Association is one of the newest business associations in the county. It was founded in 2009 for the purposes of providing a local forum for businesses in Lusby, Maryland to strategize and partner with fellow local businesses to improve and stabilize the local economy by participating in collaborative endeavors. The LBA seeks to promote public awareness on the importance and value of buying local to improve the profitability and vitality of businesses in Lusby. The event is free and open to the public. Vendor tables are available. For more information on the block party, vendor and membership inquiries, visit the Lusby Business Association’s website at www.shoplusby.com.
Seminar Series Focuses on Town Center Planning
This spring Prince Frederick-area residents, businesses, property owners and civic association members will have the opportunity to shape the future of the Prince Frederick Town Center as the county updates the town center master plan and zoning ordinance. As an introduction to this process, county staff is hosting a five-part seminar series titled What Does It Take to Create a Town Center? Following the seminar series, the town center update will kick off with a weeklong public visioning and design process called a “charrette.” Emphasis will be given to the redevelopment of the former Calvert Middle School site and adjacent properties up to Calvert Memorial Hospital along Route 2/4. The seminar sessions will be held at the Calvert Library, 850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick. Each presentation is offered twice; attend any or all. Topics include:
• Mixing and Arranging the Ingredients: The Menu of Town Center Design Monday, May 6, noon; Tuesday, May 7, 7 p.m. • Current Trends: Retrofitting for Sustainability Monday, May 13, noon and 7:45 p.m. • Implications and Implementation for Prince Frederick: Markets, Demographics and the New Trajectory of Town Centers Monday, May 20, noon; Tuesday, May 21, 7 p.m. • Overview of Charrette Process and Visual Preference Survey Wednesday, May 29, noon and 7 p.m. Light refreshments will be provided at each session. If you wish to attend, please RSVP to Will Selman, Calvert County Department of Community Planning and Building, at 410-535-1600, ext. 2727, or via email at selmanwl@co.cal.md.us.
Come Out for Free Comics By Sarah Miller Staff Writer “It’s the biggest day of the year, beyond the shadow of a doubt,” said Third Eye Comics owner Steve Anderson of the upcoming free comic book day on May 4. Free comic book day is a national event, always on the first Saturday in May. It brings new customers into the store, Anderson said, and exposes fans to the source material of their favorite movies and TV shows. Publishers print special edition comics, Flier courtesy of www.thirdeyecomics.com which will only be available on Free Comic Book Day. Anderson has arranged superheroes and special events for both the Annapolis and the Prince Frederick branches. Preparation for free comic book day begins months out for both Third Eye Comics branches. The day is so popular customers camp out on the sidewalk the night before. He knows a customer planning to celebrate his birthday while in line for free comic book day, and a couple celebrating their anniversary. In other news, the Prince Frederick store will close June 5 and reopen in a location twice the size in St. Mary’s County on June 15. The new store will be in California, at 16062 Three Notch Road. Free Comic Book Day is all day on May 4. For more information, visit www.thirdeyecomics.com or www.freecomicbookday.com. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
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Hearing Set for Ex-Pastor Accused of Sex Crimes By Guy Leonard Staff Writer A former pastor accused of multiple sex crimes against young people in his Calvert County congregation is scheduled for a motions hearing June 6 to consider witness statements and evidence, Calvert prosecutors say. The hearing is in preparation for the trial of Douglas Myers, a former Baptist preacher and is scheduled to take all day. Myers, 63, faces 22 separate counts, ranging from custodial child sexual abuse to second and third degree sex offenses from 1995 to 2000, during his time at Bayside Baptist Church in Chesapeake Beach, court records show. Myers trial is set for October. He rejected a plea deal from prosecutors in early April that would have required him to plead guilty
to five counts against him. Calvert detectives first received word of the alleged sex crimes when a victim contacted them and wanted to report incidents that occurred around the late 1990s or early 2000s. Detectives contacted the victim, now in their late 20s, who reported Myers had inappropriately touched him. The victim was allegedly sexually assaulted at various places around Calvert County and also at the church. Other victims began to come forward to contact police about their allegations. Myers is a registered sex offender in Florida who had spent several years in incarceration after being found guilty of other offenses involving minors. guyleonard@countytimes.net
Driving Offenses Get Man 10 Months In Jail By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Calvert Circuit Court Judge Gregory Wells sentenced a Lusby man to 10 months in county jail after violating his probation on several alleged driving offenses. Ryan M. Reffitt, who had been arrested in 2010 for driving on a revoked license and released last year, was given 10 months back up time after again being charged with driving on a revoked license, according to Calvert State’s Attorney Laura Martin. Martin said Reffitt had been convicted some years ago for negligent manslaughter after his drunken driving caused a crash on Route 231 in Charles County.
Reffitt, who was driving with his infant daughter in the back of his car at the time, pleaded guilty and spent three years in jail. By pleading guilty to the first charge of negligent manslaughter Reffitt avoided prosecution on 14 other counts including negligent homicide, driving while under the influence, driving while impaired while transporting a minor, negligent driving and reckless driving. Martin said she was grateful to the judge for giving Reffitt the maximum amount of backup time possible. “I’m glad he’s off the road,” Martin said. “He’s an absolute danger on the road.” guyleonard@countytimes.net
New Drop Off Option for Prescription Drugs The Maryland State Police, Prince Frederick Barrack now has a prescription drug drop box. The secure box is located in front of the barrack and has been designated as a drop off point for unused and unwanted prescription medication. The drugs can be dropped off without questions or paperwork 24 hours a day, seven days a week and they will then be destroyed. If you have any questions, please call 410-535-1400.
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MSP Blotter
The following information is compiled directly from publicly released police reports.
Possession of Marijuana: On April 22 at 01:56 a.m., Trooper Matthews stopped a vehicle at St. Leonard Rd. and Calvert Beach Rd. in St. Leonard for traffic violations. During the traffic stop, a search of the vehicle revealed marijuana. Shannon N. Berry, 22 of St. Leonard was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. She was incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.
Possession of Marijuana: On April 24 at 10:36 p.m., Trooper First Class Logsdon stopped a vehicle for traffic violations at Rt. 260 and Cox Rd. in Chesapeake Beach. A faint odor of marijuana was detected on the driver. A probable cause search revealed suspected marijuana inside a glass jar. George R. Dawson, 47 of Chesapeake Beach, was arrested and transported to the MSP Barrack in Prince Frederick for processing.
Burglary: On April 22 at 3:35 p.m., Trooper Oles responded to the area of Carson Ct. and Catalina Dr. in Lusby for a reported burglary in progress. Information provided by witnesses stated that four men were breaking into a house in that area. Trooper Oles arrived on the scene and began checking the area. He observed the suspects at the rear of a house on Catalina Dr. When approaching the group, the suspects fled. Trooper Oles chased the suspects and caught one. With the assistance of Calvert County Sheriff’s Office K9 and MSP Helicopter Trooper 7, another suspect was captured. A third suspect was located in a nearby vehicle. Erick N. Wilson, 23 of St. Leonard, Tabais L. Robinson, 20 of California, and Jaime L. R. Emory, 20 of California, were all arrested and charged with robbery, assault and burglary. They were incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center. Senior Trooper Greggs from the Calvert Investigative Team responded to assist with the investigation. The investigation continues at this time.
Theft: On April 24 at 3:11 p.m., Trooper Oles responded to the Benedict Bridge for a reported theft. A power supply unit at the bridge was broken into and copper wire was stolen. Investigation continues.
DUI & Possession of CDS and CDS Paraphernalia: On April 23 at 12:16 a.m., Trooper First Class Saucerman stopped a vehicle for traffic violations on Rt. 4 south of Rt. 231 in Prince Frederick. Christopher D. Grove as arrested for Driving Under the Influence. During a search, oxycodone and drug paraphernalia were located. Grove was additionally charged with possession of drugs and drug paraphernalia. A passenger, Trina L. Barker, 28 of Lusby, was also found to be in possession of drugs and drug paraphernalia. Both were incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center. Burglary: On April 23 at 10:38 a.m., Trooper First Class Logsdon responded to the State Highway Shop in Prince Frederick for a reported burglary. An outbuilding containing radio and electronic equipment was broken into however, nothing was stolen. A section of fence near the rear of the building was also damaged. Investigation continues. Possession of Synthetic Marijuana: On April 23 at 8:57 a.m., Trooper First Class Wiesemann stopped a vehicle for traffic violations on Rt. 4 at Saw Mill Rd. in Lusby. A search of the vehicle revealed suspected synthetic marijuana in the center console. Michael S. Huskey, 25 of Lusby, was charged and incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center. Theft: On April 23 at 10:15 p.m., Trooper First Class Smith responded to the 11200 block of Sitting Bull Circle in Lusby for a reported theft. Investigation revealed that Crystal F. Kriven, 21 of Lusby, had stolen an I-phone from the residence. An application for criminal charges has been submitted.
Theft: On April 25 at 1:47 p.m., Trooper Oles responded to the 200 block of Pawnee Lane in Lusby for a reported theft. The homeowner reported a lockbox in the closet had been pried open and money and prescription medications had been stolen. Investigation continues. Possession of Marijuana: On April 26 at 10:55 p.m., Trooper Barlow participated in a Sobriety Checkpoint with the Calvert County Sheriff’s Department at HG Trueman Rd south of Rousby Hall Rd. in Lusby. During contact with a driver, Trooper Oles detected an odor of marijuana and a search revealed a plastic pill bottle containing marijuana inside the vehicle. Clifton L. Shorter Jr., 21 of Lusby, was charged and incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center. Theft: On April 27 at 2:08 p.m., Trooper Lewis responded to the 100 block of Fairground Rd. in Prince Frederick for a reported theft. After performing yard work at the residence, the victim placed a Echo leaf blower in the bed of his truck. A short time later when he returned to his vehicle, he discovered the leaf blower and metal gas container had been taken. Investigation continues. Possession of Marijuana: On April 27 at 8:09 p.m., Senior Trooper Gill responded to the Flag Harbor Marina for a drug usage complaint. Four subjects were observed sitting on a picnic table in the beach area. The odor of marijuana was present and a search revealed Matthew M. L. Truitt, 20 of St. Leonard, was in possession of marijuana. He was transported to the MSP Barrack for processing. Theft: On April 28 at 12:54 p.m., Trooper First Class Sorenson responded to the 7500 block of Wayside Dr. in Sunderland for a reported theft. The victim reported that cash and three rings were missing from the residence. Investigation continues. Theft: On April 28, at 2 p.m., Sergeant Golladay handled a complaint for a theft of a registration plate on Bowie Shop Road in Huntingtown. An Illinois license plate was stolen from a trailer parked at the residence. The tag is Illinois, 8407HE. Investigation continues. Prescription Fraud: On April 28, at 4:50 p.m., Corporal Bennett investigated a prescription fraud. The victim reported that fraudulent prescriptions were obtained at three CVS locations in Md. and Va. under his name by the same person. Charging documents are being filed for Debra K. Lantz, 42 of Prince Frederick. Investigation continues.
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Sheriff’s Blotter
The following information is compiled directly from publicly released police reports.
During the week of April 22 through April 28 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,648 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 http://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 Case #13-23179: Unknown suspect(s) broke into a home in the 700 block of White Sands Drive in Lusby sometime between April 19 and 20. It appears that the suspect(s) set multiple fires to the residence. The Maryland State Fire Marshalls Office responded to investigate the arson. Nothing appears to have been taken. DFC J. Denton is investigating. Burglary Case #13-23441: A home in the 600 block of Field Road in Lusby was burglarized sometime between April 16 and 22. There were burn marks in the carpet in one of the bedrooms. A shed behind the home was damaged when it appears a fire was lit on the concrete floor, causing the siding material of the shed to melt. The total amount of the damage is estimated at $530. Anyone with information is asked to contact Dep. G. Gott at 410-535-2800. Burglary Case #13-23677: Someone burglarized a home in the 1000 block of San Angelo Drive in Lusby during the daytime hours on April 23. Over $6400 in personal property including a Samsung laptop,
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Board of Education Studies Electronics in Schools By Sarah Miller Staff Writer
the consequences for a student caught using a cell phone during school hours are the only example of “zero tolerance,” with the penalCurrently, the codes governing cell ty for a second and subsequent offences bephone use are fairly rigid, according to Su- ing an automatic out-of-school suspension. pervisor of Student Services Molly GearMcGuire and other members of the hart during her April 25 presentation to the board supported the change to the code, Board of Education. which eliminated outlined disciplinary meaThe Board of Education is considering sures and afforded administrators latitude to changes to the student code of conduct, in- decide what disciplinary actions need to be cluding allowing more flexibility in the sec- taken. tions governing electronic communication Board member Joe Chenelly asked devices, such as cell phones and e-readers. about proposed regulations allow for teachBoard member Tracy McGuire noted ers to use electronic devices in their classrooms. Students using cell phones and e-readers in class at the request of a teacher will not be subject to penalties, said Superintendent Jack Smith. A pilot initiative at Huntingtown High School brought cell phone usage under control, Gearhart said. Students were allowed to use cell phones during their one-hour lunch period, though they still had to be off and out of sight during and between classes. The initiative had an unexpected benefit, she said. If a parent needed to pick up their student at lunch, they could call or text the Photo by Sarah Miller student directly instead of using Board member Tracy McGuire considers changes to the student the school PA system. code of conduct.
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The initiative will be tested at all four high schools during the next school year, Gearhart said. “We know the world is shifting,” Smith said. “ Technology is being used and we need to allow an environment where it will be used responsibly.” In other news, representatives form the Department of Transportation briefed the board on successes and challenges for the
school year. A wide spread security camera system helped with investigations into student and driver incidents and track school busses during their routes. They will use this information to streamline routes and bus stops. For more information, visit www.calvertnet.k12.md.us. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
Local Parent Selected for State Recognition By Sarah Miller Staff Writer After the Elbrecht family moved to Calvert County in 2008, the teachers and principal at Sunderland Elementary went above and beyond to welcome them to the community. Shortly after the move, Julie Elbrecht began Photos by Sarah Miller volunteering at the Julie Elbrecht works at the Sunderland Elementary School book sale. school. and students. “I wanted to thank the teachers and “You invest the time, but when you make their days go smoother,” she said, see your kids happy to go to school, adding the teachers make volunteers feel there’s no words for that,” she said. appreciated. State Superintendent of Schools Dr. “When you do the smallest thing Lillian M. Lowery today announced the for them, it feels like you moved a moun24 Parent Involvement Matters Award tain,” she said. semifinalists on April 22. Five finalists Elbrecht makes copies, organize paand a statewide winner, selected from perwork and helps run the twice-yearly the 24 semifinalists, will be announced Scholastic book fair, a job she is training during the award ceremony to be held at more volunteers for so they are ready to Eastern Technical High School in Baltistep up when she leaves. more County on May 17. The Parent InElbrecht’s work has not gone unnovolvement Matters Award Program is the ticed. At the beginning of 2013, school first of the kind in the state, and possibly representatives elected Elbrecht for a Parnation wide, according to Maryland State ent Involvement Matters Award. Department of Education spokesperson Elbrecht was surprised when she reMaureen Moran. ceived the phone call to inform her she is Parent volunteers are nominated a semifinalist for the award. She said she for demonstrating significant, positive appreciates the consideration, but the real impact in their education communities. reward in volunteering is helping teachers Normally, every school in the county nominates a parent volunteer. The volunteers are narrowed by committees to three per school system, then to one per system, then five for the state and finally the overall winner. When they moved here, all four of Elbrecht’s children went to Sunderland Elementary. Now, her twin daughters are in forth grade. Elbrecht intends to leave the school with them. Julie Elbrecht is this year’s outstanding parent volunteer for Calvert County.
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Career Day Shows Students Possibilities By Sarah Miller Staff Writer From ballet instructors to SMECO workers and veterinarians, St. Leonard Elementary School welcomed professionals from all walks of life of the fourth annual career day. This year, 80 professionals signed up to speak to classes, said coordinator Allyson Sigler. She assigned each speaker to multiple classrooms, filling halfhour slots so students could learn about a variety of jobs throughout the day. Parents normally request to present in their children’s classroom, a request Sigler accommodates. Nearly all the career day participants are parents, 99 percent by Sigler’s estimation. She asks presenters to move from room to room, instead of having students choose what presentations they want to listen to, to expose children to jobs they may never have though about. Veterinarian Jim Camilliere talks about his job.
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The coordinators have a meeting about career day at the beginning of the school year, and send home information after Christmas break to recruit speakers. Students and teachers alike look for-
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A Big Dam Problem By Guy Leonard Staff Writer While the state is pressing counties to implement far reaching plans to curb pollutants going into the Chesapeake Bay Watershed, a recently formed coalition of seven counties is pushing for the state to look at what they say is perhaps the biggest single source of nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment — the Susquehanna River and the clogged Conowingo Dam. “The Susquehanna River is the single largest source of pollution to the Chesapeake Bay,” said Chip MacLeod, an attorney for the Funk and Bolton law firm representing the Clean Chesapeake Coalition. “We’ve been cleaning the bay for 40 years and spending all this money but the sad but true reality is that water quality is no better than it was 40 years ago.” The coalition argues that the sediment and pollution that is now flowing over the Conowingo Dam — the reservoirs there located at the top of the bay are now full of sediment, cutting off trapping capacity — must be stopped. That can happen by making a concerted effort to find a way to dredge behind the dam and replenish the trapping capacity for harmful pollutants. MacLeod and the coalition argue that if the state concentrates on dredging the dam that would meet the total maximum daily load requirements set forth in the state’s Watershed Implementation Plan (WIP). The statewide WIP plan is estimated to cost about $14 billion, requiring counties to curb septic system development and attach many existing systems to public water and sewer. Counties have balked at the sheer costs. In St. Mary’s County planning staff came up with a pollution reduction strategy per state requirements, but the Board of County Commissioners added the caveat that they could not commit to funding it. “The sticker shock set in,” MacLeod said of many plans. The U.S. Geological Survey seems to agree that the Susquehanna River visà-vis the Conowingo Dam is an increasing problem. A study by the agency after the events of the Tropical Storm Lee in 2011 showed the storm had scoured sediment from the backup behind the dam and sent it over into the bay. The storm shoved 19 million tons of sediment into the bay along with 42,000 tons of nitrogen and 10,600 tons of phosphorus. The estimates of pollutant loadings from 1978 to 2011 showed an average of 71,000 tons per year for nitrogen, 3,300 tons per year for phosphorus and 2.5 million tons per year of sediment. “We could reach the [TMDL] goal by dredging that and getting back the
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trap capacity,” MacLeod said. “We’re chasing the little stuff at great expense and not paying attention to the big problem.” The total goals for TMDL for the bay across the entire watershed, which includes New York, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and Washington, D.C set pollution levels at 185.9 million pounds of nitrogen, 12.5 million pounds of phosphorus and 6.45 billion pounds of sediment per year – a 25 percent reduction in nitrogen, 24 percent reduction in phosphorus and 20 percent reduction in sediment to be completed by 2025, according to state documents from the Maryland Department of the Environment. The varying states are all expected to take part in meeting the overall goal. While the state’s plan has its fair share of detractors groups like the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) say that while the Susquehanna and the dam are significant problems the WIP plans are still critical to cleaning up the bay because they address pollution issues in waters such as the Patuxent, Potomac and Choptank rivers that all feed the bay but aren’t affected by the Susquehanna. CBF’s chief water quality specialist Beth McGee says that the dam and the river must be addressed but not to the extent of ignoring other sources of pollution. “We certainly have concerns about
the river, but it’s not an either/or proposition,” McGee said. “We need to look at both sides of the issue.” The current owner and operator of the dam, Exelon Corporation, is applying for its license to operate the dam and should be made to contribute to solving the pollution problem at the site, she said. “Pretty much any tidal river that feeds the bay is polluted with nutrients or sediment,” said McGee of the greater picture. But even the CBF recognizes that the river and the clogged dam is a significant contributor to the problem that may be getting worse. McGee said the river contributes about 25 percent of the phosphorus and sediment to the bay each year as well as 40 percent of the nitrogen; that number is likely growing, she said, since the dam has lost much of its pollutant trapping capacity. She also supported regulating septic systems, even though they only contribute about 5-to-6 percent of nitrogen to the bay watershed, because the local concentrations in the counties where they were in use would be much higher. Counties with large amounts of shoreline would still benefit from implementing the WIP, she said, because more fishable and swimmable waters would provide an economic boost. “There’s no reason not to move for-
ward with these plans,” McGee said. County Commissioner Evan Slaughenhoupt said the coalition has yet to reach out to Calvert but he firmly believed the sedimentation problem at the Conowingo Dam was the most pressing issue for the bay. “It clearly is the major influence,” Slaughenhoupt said. “I’m convinced the state is failing its role to clean behind the Conowingo Dam. “But politicians don’t get to get a photo op for cleaning a dam.” The Watershed Implementation Plan that Calvert formulated based on U.S. Environmental Protection Agency pollution control models came to a whopping $1.3 billion, a figure so high that the commissioners have already contracted for a new study that will find ways to greatly reduce those costs to meet the total maximum daily load requirements. The total county budget is only about $250 million, he said. The entire issue of cleaning the bay using the WIP strategy has only served to divide Maryland, he said, to the detriment of rural counties who are out voted in the legislature. “You pit urban high density areas against more rural conservative ones,” Slaughenhoupt said. “It’s not tug-of-war, it’s more like a push-of-war.” guyleonard@countytimes.net
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Newsmakers Giving Horses a Second Chance By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Two groups are working in tandem to rescue horses and place them in loving homes – Freedom Hill Horse Rescue and Desire Ministries. Freedom Hill Horse Rescue was started in 2004 and is a 501 c 3 non-profit organization. Desire Ministries started in 2006. Horses come from a variety of back- Kristy Alvarez checks out Mickey Blue. Photos by Sarah Miller grounds – some have been surrendered by owners who could no longer care for them, house, vet, feed and ferry the horses, which some have been abused and some have been are housed in stables throughout Calvert, Alrescued from the slaughterhouse, according varez said. Additional fundraisers through the year to volunteer Kristy Alvarez. include yard sales, a golf tournament and a Freedom Hill volunteers work with the horses as long as necessary before adopt- murder mystery dinner. In addition to funing them out. Currently, there are 12 horses draisers, the organization accepts donations under Freedom Hill’s care, she said, two all year. They look for materials such as of which are program horses for Freedom horse feed, fly spray, show sheen, muckrakes Hill and two belong to Desire Ministries, and breakaway halters. Anything the group an organization Alvarez founded. Alvarz can’t use, they sell and use the proceeds to hears about thousands of horses throughout buy items the horses need, Alvarez said. Freedom Hill needs volunteers, she the county who do not receive the second chance Freedom Hill offers for horses to said. They can use anybody whether they have experience with horses or not. Experifind a good home. A recent case was a horse names Ta- enced riders work with the horses in trainkoda who was neglected and nursing two ing, while others can feed, groom and help foals when she was brought into the rescue. care for the animals. Anybody who expressThe Freedom Hill Horse Rescue holds es interest is given a survey and works with an annual adoption and family fun day at a more experienced volunteer until Freedom Double J Stables in Owings, in addition to Hill can find a place for them. Terry Pennington has volunteered with other fundraisers through the year. Money Freedom Hill for “several years,” after purgoes to help the care and upkeep of the chasing a horse through the rescue. horses. “It seemed like a good cause, to help Each horse is quarantined for three weeks before mingling with other horses. homeless horses,” Pennington said. “They’re It costs a minimum of $200 per month to a great group of people.” Pennington leads a weekly riding team. They “put miles on horses” and help horses acclimate to being around people. This year, Pennington plans to take some horses to the jousting tournament at Christ Church in August. Jousting teaches horses to remain calm when there is noise all around them, and activity going on above their heads. For more information, visit www. freedomhillhorserescue.com or www.desireministries.org. Kristy, left, and Aidan Alvarez feed Princess.
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Join Coalition to Make Calvert Youth Safer Most Campaign by stopping by the CRE clubhouse on Wednesday, May 8th from 5 to 8 p.m. This is the first of a three-part initiative, which was discussed by several Lusby community members and business owners who voluntarily met at CRE clubhouse this past year to discuss the best ways to get the message out. Whether you want to post a sign in your yard saying you stand against underage drinking, volunteer to actively help with tasks or simply say, “No, you will not allow underage drinking in your home,” you can make a difference. Did you know that one of the main factors that predicts underage drinking is accessibility to alcohol? With prom, graduation and the summer in front of us, a time when youth are the most vulnerable to alcohol use, let us as adults do our part in making our youth safer. Parents, you can learn how to keep alcohol away from your kids and learn what the legal consequences are for supplying alcohol to minors. While the legal consequences can hurt your pocket, if you supplied a minor alcohol and they fell victim to a crime or became involved in a fatal accident, the money would seem minuscule compared to a lifetime of guilt. Be part of the solution, come out and join this grassroots coalition to reduce underage ManufactuRing Metal drinking. Roofing anD siDing And thank you to those who have already said, “Yes, we want InstallatIon avaIlable to help.” And thanks to the Lusby Buy Direct & save $$$ cut to the inch business community who have graciously donated gift cards, Wide selection of colors which will be offered as door Featuring Valspar Paint Systems - 40 Year Warranty prizes during the kickoff at the CRE clubhouse. Join the coalition to make Calvert youth safer.
Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse (CAASA) is giving the Lusby community an opportunity to make a difference in our youth’s lives and participate in a neighborhood coalition to reduce underage drinking of alcohol. Through a grant, CAASA will facilitate the initiative, but it’s up to us, the community, to step up and say we care. In about a quarter of the fatal vehicle crashes involving young drivers, the young driver was drinking. Alcohol is also a factor in being a victim of sexual assaults and in suicides. Although we’re a small community, Calvert has seen this personally, with its own youth being assaulted, incarcerated, and dying because of underage alcohol use. Maybe you know someone whose life change for the worst because of underage drinking. I do. I want to see our youth succeed and don’t want alcohol to interfere with their aspirations. Lusby, now is your chance to make your community safer and let youth know you care about their futures and want to help them make positive choices. Come out and show your support and be a part of the neighborhood coalition’s kickoff event to introduce the Parents Who Host, Loose The
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Fiesta Friday, Parade Highlight Steppin’ Out This Week By Alex Panos Staff Writer Leonardtown will have a Latin feel to it this weekend, as the Steppin’ Out in Leonardtown campaign turns the square into a Cinco de Mayo fiesta. The weekend is not geared toward being a historical event recognizing Cinco de Mayo, said Leonardtown Event Coordinator Maria Fleming, but rather to promote the Mexican holiday’s party atmosphere. She believes the food, music and fiesta flavor in town square on Friday are bound to create a giant party. Ritmo Cache’, College of Southern Maryland’s (CSM) premier Latin ensemble, will perform variations of Latin music including Cuban, Latin-jazz and reggae. Fleming recommended the CSM group after seeing them advertised in the CSM event calendar. “I thought they would add a lot of color to the event,” Fleming said, adding she is excited to see the variety of music they bring to the table. Carol Picon, chair of the First Friday Committee, says kids will enjoy their own party atmosphere on Friday, making arts and crafts – such as noise shakers and ribbon wands – on the square in an activity tent hosted by St. Mary’s Macaroni Kid. Picon added, the weekend brings in diversity to Leonardtown, and showcases different musicians, performers, professors and community members in St. Mary’s County. Individuals such as poet Jose Ballesteros, a teacher of language and culture at St. Mary’s College of Maryland, will be on hand at Fenwick Street Used Books and Music reading poems from his book Polvo Enamorado/Lovedust. According to Joe Orlando, owner of the book store, the poems describe themes of love, death and the process of migration. The fiesta weekend will culminate on Sunday, with the Southern Maryland Volunteer Firemen’s Association Convention Pa-
rade rolling through Fenwick and Washington streets. The annual parade does not incorporate Latin flavor, said Shirly Copado, the group’s incoming president, but will have around 200 pieces of rescue equipment from southern Maryland, Prince George’s and Anne Arundel counties as well as Virginia. It’s a great chance for children who enjoy fire trucks to see some “big, small and big-big” trucks up close, Copado continued, making it a perfect family event for a Sunday afternoon. After the parade rescue squad members will compete in a series of games, including battle of the buckets and a tug-o-war, at the carnival lot of the Leonardtown firehouse – Copado says the public is encouraged to come watch the events. The association will also be holding a memorial service at St. Mary’s Ryken High School to honor rescue squad members who have passed away within the last year, beginning on Saturday at 2 p.m. Visit stmarysmd.com for more information on specials in Leonardtown throughout the weekend. Fiesta Friday begins at 5 p.m. on May 3. alexpanos@countytimes.net
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5 3 Y A M FIESTA FIRST FRIDAY Featuring gallery openings, wine tastings and Latin-flair activities. Live music, “Share on the Square” and a kids’ activity tent hosted by St. Mary’s Macaroni Kid. Friday, 5 PM – 8 PM.
FIREMEN’S PARADE Southern Maryland Volunteer Firemen’s Association Convention Parade. Emergency equipment and marching groups from throughout the region. Sunday, 1 PM.
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The Calvert Gazette runs complimentary obituaries as submitted by funeral homes and readers. We run them in the order we receive them. Any submissions that come to news@countytimes.net after noon on Mondays may run in the following week’s edition.
Hugh Windland, 72 Hugh Edward Windland, Jr., 72, of Friendship passed away April 27 at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis. He was born in Portsmouth, Va. on December 12, 1940 to Hugh Edward and Eva Elizabeth (Wells) Windland. Hugh moved with his military family to California, later to Port Deposit, Md., and then relocated back to Friendship permanently in 1947. He graduated from Southern High School in 1958. Hugh then served in the United States Navy from 1958 until 1961. He was discharged as Petty Officer Third Class, working primarily in aircraft electronics maintenance. Hugh married Barbara Joan Owen on December 16, 1961 and they lived in Landover until moving to Friendship in 1964. He was employed as a manager of field marketing for Litton Data Systems, retiring December 7, 2001. Hugh had previously worked for Sperry-Univac as a marketing representative and also for PEPCO as a high-tension technician. Hugh was a member of Friendship United Methodist Church, the National Rifle Association, the Amateur Trap Shooting Association, the Three Rivers Sportsman Club and the Stallings-Williams American Legion Post 206. In his leisure time, Hugh loved trap shooting. He also enjoyed cutting his grass, driving his autos and sightseeing, and spending the winter months in his home in Naples, Fla. He was also fond of spending time with his family and friends. Hugh was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his loving wife, Barbara Joan Windland; a daughter Kimberly J. Underwood and husband David of Largo, Fla. and a son Jeffrey K. Windland and wife Linda of Ashburn, Va. Also surviving are four grandchildren, Megan S. and Erin J. Windland of Ashburn, Va. and Brian W. and Kevin E. Underwood of Largo, Fla. Family and friends were received Wednesday, May 1, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., in Owings.
A funeral service and celebration of Hugh’s life will be held 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 2, at Friendship United Methodist Church. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Memorial contributions in Hugh’s name may be made to the Friendship UM Church Building Fund, PO Box 72, Friendship, Md. 20758. To leave condolences visit www. rauschfuneralhomes.com.
Jackie Kent Thompson, 63 Jackie Kent Thompson, 63, of Dowell, Md., formerly of St. Mary’s County, passed away peacefully at his home on April 25, surrounded by his family. He was born on December 30, 1949 in Belleville, Kan. to the late Edgar Garland Thompson and Winifred Joyce Howell Thompson. He was the loving husband of Peggy Marie Sheckells Thompson whom he married on August 9, 1974 in Camp Springs, Md. Jack grew up in Belleville, Kan. as one of 11 children. During part of his teenage years, he lived with his aunt and uncle where he worked on their ranch, and also worked on the Rock Island Railroad. After his parents were seriously injured in a car accident, Jack turned down a college football scholarship to help them and his family. After they recovered, he chose to enlist in the United States Navy. Jack and Peggy met at Andrews Air Force Base, where he was part of the Chief of Naval Operations flight crew. Soon after marriage they relocated to Hawaii, where Jack was assigned to Naval Air Station (NAS) Barbers Point, where he flew missions into Southeast Asia. They returned to Maryland in 1976, where he was stationed at NAS Patuxent River. While at Patuxent River Naval Air Station, he served with VQ-4, NRL and retired from VX-1. During his 20-year navy career, Jack served as C-130 flight engineer, P-3 flight engineer, maintenance chief, and he was an integral part in the transition from the C-30 to the E-6. He received many outstanding commendations. Jack retired from the U.S. Navy as a Senior Chief in 1988. Just prior to retiring, he established ATM Transmission Center,
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in California, Md. with his brother Butch. Two of his sons, Tom and Mark, joined him working at ATM, after they also served in the navy. Since his son Tom took over the business in 1999, Jack has pursued his love of traveling, fishing and camping. Jack and Peggy had many adventures in their RV, including several summers in Alaska and winters in Key West, Fla. with family and friends. Jack always had a colorful story to tell, and never met a stranger. He had a strong faith in the Lord, and was a long time member of the Leonardtown Baptist Church. He is survived by his devoted wife and children, Thomas Wayne Green and his wife Ginny of Compton, Md, Mark Elliott Green and his fiancée Jennifer of St. Pete Beach, Fla., Amy Marie Thompson Lenahan and her husband Sean of Bristow, Va. and Jeffrey Kent Thompson and his wife Melissa of Leonardtown, Md.; grandchildren, Amanda, Taylor, Ally, Jake, Ben, Sam, Jaclyn, David, Claudia, Avery, Grady, Everett and Garrett; siblings, Dennis Thompson (Sammy) of St. Louis, Mo., Kreta Thompson (Tommy) of Kenai, Alaska; Marilyn Tamerius (Eddie) of Hannibal, Mo.; Garland “Butch” Thompson (Tina) of Kenai, Alaska; Paula Bureman (Andy) of Tenn.; Randy Thompson (Lana) of Stockman, Kan; Jerry Thompson (Hope) of Soldnota, Alaska; Jody Thompson (Dana) of Loveland, Colo.; and Tammy Everhart of Dallas, Texas; sister-in-laws, Faye Shields (Terry) of Prince Frederick, Md; and Terry Shannon (Jeff) of Huntingtown, Md. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Luann Thompson; in-laws, Elliott and Virginia Sheckells and sister-in-law, Shirley Mae Wentz. A service celebrating his life was held on April 30, 12 p.m. at Leonardtown Baptist Church, 23520 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, Md. with Rev. Mark Dooley officiating. Interment will take place at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va. with full military honors at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made in Jack’s memory to Washington Hospital Center, Burn Center Foundation, 110 Irving Street NW, #3B55, Washington, D.C. 20010 http:// www.whcenter.org or to the Wounded Warrior Project, P. O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675 https://support.woundedwarriorproject.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
Thomas W. Rawlings, 61 Thomas W. Rawlings, 61, of Prince Frederick, MD passed away on April 17 at Calvert Memorial Hospital, Prince Frederick, MD. Thomas Wellington Rawlings, Jr., was born on May 2, 1951 to the late Thomas Rawlings, Sr. and Doris Chew-Rawlings. He attended the Calvert County Public School System. His occupation was a painter by trade. Thomas was
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known for his sharp dressing and he was always “The Life of the Party.” He adored his three girls and his family. Thomas W. Rawlings no longer could resist the calling on his life. He received Christ as his savior and became a member of The Ark of Safety Christian Church in Upper Marlboro where the Bishop C. Anthony Muse is the senior pastor. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Rawlings, Sr. and Doris Chew-Rawlings and one brother, Calvin Rawlings. His memory lives on through his three daughters, Sheaya Thomas (Dwayne) of Temple Hills, Md., Lacgratise Hawkins (Deshawn) of Fort Washington, Md. and Tamika Catlett of Columbia, Md.; two sisters, Phyllis Lyles (Donald) of Owings, Md.; Pattsie Rawlings of Sunderland, Md.; two brothers, Ernest Rawlings of Sunderland, Md. and Alvin Rawlings of Lanham, Md.; two Aunts Leona Gray of St. Leonard, MD and Beatrice Holland of Sunderland, Md.; 13 grandchildren as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral service was held on Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at 11 a.m. at Mt. Hope UM Church, Sunderland, Md. with Rev. Roosevelt Oliver officiating. The interment was at Mt. Hope UM Church Cemetery, Sunderland, Md. The pallbearers were Gregory Eubanks, Deshawn Hawkins, Khari Kelly, William Lake, Donald Lyles, Jr. and Quentin Morsell. The honorary pallbearer was Dwayne Thomas. Funeral arrangements provided by Sewell Funeral Home, Prince Frederick, Md.
Irving Benjamin Carter, 76 Irving Benjamin Carter, 76, of Hyattsville, Md. passed away on April 9 at Doctor’s Community Hospital, Lanham, Md.. Irving Benjamin Carter was born on October 31, 1937 to the late Alfred Carter and the late Wilhelmina Young Simms in Washington D.C. Irving completed an academic program of study in high school. In Fairfax, Va., he decided to serve his country by enlisting in the United States Air Force. He was the recipient of the good conduct medal and honorably discharged at the rank of Airman Second Class. In March of 1993, Irving decided to retire after working for 33 years in the United States Senate Library. Upon his retirement, he received a commendation for his years of service, the last 18 years with him serving as a legislative validation clerk. His love for music is evidenced by a vinyl record collection. He also enjoyed playing softball with members of the “Mad Dogs” team. After battling a lengthy illness, he departed this life at Doctor’s Community Hospital in Lanham, Md. Irving is survived by, a beloved aunt, Julia Lacy of Mitchellville, Md. and an uncle, Irving Long (Shirley) of Hunting-
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town, Md.; seven paternal cousins; Claudette C. Brown, Sherman Carter, and Gregory Carter of Sunderland, Md.; Victor C. Green of Lawnside, N.J.; Marsha Napper of Washington D.C.; Julia A. Shaw of Severn, Md.; and Mona D. Long of Huntingtown, Md. as well as other relatives and friends. A funeral service was held on Wednesday, April 17 at 1 p.m. at Sewell Funeral Home, Prince Frederick, MD with Rev. Bryan K. Fleet officiating. The interment was at Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, Md. The pallbearers were friends and family. Funeral arrangements provided by Sewell Funeral Home, Prince Frederick, Md.
Lois Jean Buckler, 87 Lois J. Buckler, 87, of Huntingtown, Md. passed away April 22 in Prince Frederick, Md. She was born April 2, 1926 in Bakersfield, Calif. to the late R.C. and Lyda Hovey. Lois met and married her husband, Gorman A. Buckler in California where they wed in 1944. He predeceased her in 2007 after 63 years of marriage. Lois enjoyed gardening, traveling, dancing and making hooked rugs. Beloved mother of Patricia Lavato and her husband Nick of Prince Frederick, Md. and Gary C. Buckler of Huntingtown, Md. Grandmother of Melissa Williams, Sarah Hudson and her husband Shayne, D. J. Lavato and James Dziedzic. Great grandmother of Zoe and Chloe Gertz, Kayla and Cameron Dziedzic, Lily Lutz, Josephine Hudson, and Lylah Lavato, she is also survived by her nieces Jeannie Wilson and Cheri Rhodes. The family received friends at the Rausch Funeral Home, 4405 Broomes Island Road, Port Republic, Md. on Thursday April 25, from 5-8 p.m. where services were held on Friday April 26 at 11 a.m. Interment followed in Wesley Cemetery, Prince Frederick, Md. Memorial contributions may be made to Calvert Memorial Hospital.
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Donne Lee Anderson, 78 Donne Lee Anderson, 78, of Salisbury, Md. formerly of Elgen, Ill. passed away suddenly on April 11 in Salisbury, Md. He was born on July 24, 1934 in Elgen, Ill. to the late Carl Anderson and Nell Hansford Anderson. He was the loving husband to Loretta V. Anderson whom he married on October 10, 1964 in Cambridge, Md.. Donne and Loretta moved from Illinois to Calvert County. Md. in 1970 and then to Salisbury, Md in 1998. He was a project manager for Northrop Grumman for 15 years until his retirement in May of 1998. Donne served his country from 1951 until his retirement from the U. S. Navy in 1981, after 30 years of service. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War and during his career he was stationed on the USS Albany and the USS Long Beach and was a member of the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign War both of Batavia, Ill. Donne liked lighthouses and enjoyed spending time with his son Terry and his grandchildren watching racing. He is survived by his son Terry Anderson and his wife Rebecca of Lusby, Md.; grandchildren Dale, Amie and Anthony Anderson and his brother Chuck Anderson of Minn. He was preceded in death by his wife Loretta who passed away on August 13, 2011; a son, Carl Anderson; sister Barbara Anderson Keeler and his brother, Terry L. Anderson. Pallbearers will be Sonny Hayman, Timothy Halterman, Thomas Stahl, Eugene R. Collins, Amar Bhatia and Steve Nero. Honorary Pallbearers will be Jimmy Brown, Teresa Brown and KC Bhatia. The family received friends on April 18, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. in the Rausch Funeral Home, P.A. Funeral services were held on Friday April 19 at 10 a.m. with Rev. Linwood “Sonny” Benton officiating. Interment followed at the Eastern Shore Veterans Cemetery at 2 p.m. in Hurlock, Md.. Memorial contributions may be made in Donne’s memory to the Hebron Fire Company, P. O. Box 300, Hebron, Md. 21830. For more information or to leave condolences please visit www.rauschfuneralhomes.com
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5K Fundraiser to Feed Local Hungry Farming 4 Hunger is teaming up with Calvert Memorial Hospital and its partners to sponsor a 5K walk/run on May 11 at Serenity Farms in Benedict to raise funds that will be used to grow produce for area food pantries. The family friendly event is also intended to raise awareness about the importance of eating fruits and vegetables to fight disease and obesity. Organizers are hoping to attract a wide variety of walkers and runners and are encouraging all ages, including parents with children, to come out in support of a great cause. The cross-country course winds through a working farm complete with farm animals and rolling fields along the Patuxent River. Those who sign up for the 5K before May 1 pay the early bid fee of $30 and are guaranteed a race T-shirt. The fee on race day is $40. The event is free for ages 12 and under. Go to www.active.com to register online or visit www.farming4hunger.com for mail-in registration. The race begins at 9 a.m. with a warm-up by 5K sponsor World Gym. Check-in begins at 7 a.m. “I want participants to know their footsteps are going to put food on people’s tables,” said Bernie Fowler, Jr. who founded the local non-profit Farming 4 Hunger. According to local statistics, 10,000 families in Calvert County rely on local food pantries to provide their next meal. Nearly, 50 percent of those who go without food are children.
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Last year, the all-volunteer organization provided over 400,000 pounds of fresh fruits and vegetables, which was distributed to families in Southern Maryland. Their goal for this year is two million pounds. That’s a lot of corn, green beans, kale, sweet and white potatoes, squash, tomatoes, turnips and zucchini but it’s only a fraction of what’s needed, according to Fowler. “The Maryland Food Bank and the Capital Food Bank are looking for 29 million pounds of fresh produce this year,” he said. They distribute to End Hunger in Calvert and the Southern Maryland Food Bank who in turn supply the smaller food pantries. According to Fowler, proceeds from the 5K will go directly toward the operational cost of raising produce for the region. At the same time, it is intended to shine a spotlight on the need for fresh fruits and vegetables to maintain good nutrition. “This partnership is a natural fit for us,” said Margaret Fowler, director of the CMH community wellness program. “It is all about addressing chronic disease at its roots.” “By joining together with others who are committed to wellness,” she said, “we’re able to encourage more people to make healthy choices and adopt healthy behaviors. Ultimately, it leads to building healthier lives and reducing the incidence of chronic diseases like diabetes and heart
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Bernie Fowler, Jr. looks out from the hilltop over the fields at Serenity Farms that will host the Farming 4 Hunger 5K on May 11 to raise funds that will be used to grow produce for area food pantries.
disease in our community.” Calvert Memorial Hospital will be offering free health screenings and educational displays throughout the event. Be sure to check out the Calvert Can: Eat Right, Move More table at the event. 5K participants can take advantage of Vitabot, an online meal planning and nutritional analysis program for 14 days for free. CMH offers a wide array of programs that support the “Move More” national initiative. The race would be a great way to start a Walk Off Weight (W.O.W.) program with your family, friends or coworkers. Stop
by the hospital’s wellness stations and get your height, weight and body composition as well as a W.O.W. booklet. Don’t need to lose weight but want to become more active. Sign up for the Presidential Active Lifestyle Award (PALA) and the race will count as getting your recommended daily amount of physical activity. Starting in June, you can also volunteer at Farming 4 Hunger to help harvest, package and ship out fresh produce for families in need. Burn extra calories while making a difference in the lives of so many in our community.
Local Firefighter Going to National Competition On Saturday April 20, one of the members of the Huntingtown VFD participated in a statewide firefighting competition in Baltimore. Matthew Montgomery has been a junior member of the department for several years and is currently a student in the Calvert County High School cadet program. Students in this curriculum leave school early every day their junior or senior year and take the pertinent training they will need in the fire service (FFI, FFII, EMT-B, Rescue-Tech, Haz-Mat Ops, NIMS, Engine Company Ops, Bldg Construction, etc.). Months ago, it became evident that in the entire Southern Maryland region, Matthew Montgomery was well above average compared to the majority of the other students. He competed in the Tri-County Southern Maryland competition in March and scored second place. With that, he was invited to attend a statewide competition held by Skills USA. At the state competition, Matt competed against several other firefighters. They were tested on time it took don their gear and SCBA, ladder deployment, replace a burst hoseline, ropes and knots, and finally an intensive written test. Matt had the overall highest score and took first place. Because of this, Matthew is now going to the National Competition held in Kansas City, Missouri on June 24 to compete against firefighters from across the nation.
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Somerset Patriots Trounce Blue Crabs The Somerset Patriots defeated the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs twice during back-to-back nights at regency stadium. The Patriots won 8-5 in a 10th inning rally tonight in front of a season-high 5,312 fans on April 26, then won 7-4 in front of 3,613 fans on April 27 at Regency Furniture Stadium. The Patriots began the April 27 game by homering in the first inning and would not relinquish the lead for the remainder of the game. In the loss, Southern Maryland drops
to 3-7 in the Liberty Division, while Somerset improves to 6-3 in the Freedom Division. First baseman Jose Julio-Ruiz led the way for the Blue Crabs, going 2-for-4 and contributing two RBIs on the night. JulioRuiz brought the Blue Crabs within one in the fourth as the team attempted a bottom of the inning rally however, the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs would be unable to add any more runs in the frame. Designated-hitter Ryan Mulhern would have the only other multi-hit
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A Failed Chemistry Experiment
By Ronald N. Guy Jr. Contributing Writer A few years ago, I watched my daughter paint a dragon. Her brushstrokes, to her art-challenged father, were amazing in their fluidity and effortlessness. The elegant flow of pen across paper created unmistakable characteristics and within moments the beast had come alive on paper. It was still a drawing by a child, but it wasn’t about the quality of the art - it was her execution. It was out of body. Her unencumbered thoughts were guiding the brush. There was no consternation and no impeding examination between her imagination and her hand’s magical transfer of image onto paper. The point is my daughter’s hand and a paintbrush work together. There’s a natural chemistry between device and extremity and an innate ability to convert thought into tangible image. Transport me back in time to apprentice under Monet or Van Gogh and I could probably produce passable artwork; but I’d never duplicate my daughter’s grace. Similarly, Stephen King said in his book “On Writing” that obsessive dedication can turn competent writers into good ones, but great writing is something you either can or can’t produce. I experience that humbling truth often while ironing out choppy prose. There are times when stringing two sentences together exceeds my capabilities; other times hundreds of words can explode in moments. If only the latter could be bottled and consumed as needed. Sports are no different from art or writing - the naturals stand out immediately to the naked eye. A few glimpses of Ken Griffey Jr’s swing, Barry Sanders running a football, Randy Moss running under a long bomb, Hakeem Olajuwon in the low post or Roger Federer playing tennis and you know greatness is before you. Each regularly accomplished elite athletic feats with seemingly little effort. There was no wasted movement; everything – from mind to every part of the body – was in complete harmony.
Of the major team sports, basketball – particularly on the offensive end - requires the most integration to play at the highest level. Consistently putting the orange in the hoop is predicated on proper spacing, ball movement, unselfishness and close choreography between 5 participants. When a basketball team is synchronized, the game is graceful – even artful. Passes are crisp, the ball moves like a pinball and plays unfurl ahead of the human eye’s ability to process. When it is executed precisely, offensive basketball is perhaps the most beautiful display in the sports world’s gallery - and no one does it better than the San Antonio Spurs. The Spurs’ talent - with household names like Manu Ginobili, Tony Parker and Tim Duncan – is undeniable, but teamwork and the perfect integration of role players like Matt Bonner, Danny Green and Towson University’s (a shameless plug of my alma mater) Gary Neal are the root of their mastery. From top to bottom the Spurs organization is perfectly aligned and role-mapped; the on-court product is simply as gorgeous as modern basketball gets. Ironically, the Spurs’ first round playoff opponent, the Los Angeles Lakers, is their antithesis. With Kobe Bryant, Pau Gasol, Dwight Howard and Steve Nash, the Lakers are a hodgepodge of elite talent that has never found its flow. Coaching changes, tweaked lineups and team meetings – clichés of desperate teams - have had no effect. The Lakers have been foiled by injury and acrimony and ultimately were doomed by a severe lack of chemistry. The Lakers were swept 4 games to none in an uncompetitive series against the Spurs; an outcome that secured their legacy as an apocalyptic disaster and the latest entry in “Chemistry Trumps Talent”, an unwritten diary of team building. Barbara Walters once infamously asked Katharine Hepburn “if you were a tree, what kind of tree would you be?” I suppose if the Lakers were an artist, they’d be me with a brush held awkwardly in on hand, a palate loaded with dollops of paint in the other and a blank canvass about to be victimized. Send comments to rguyjoon@yahoo. com
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game (2-for-4), while center fielder Jeremy Owens continued to warm up after a cool streak, going 1-for-3 with two walks and two stolen bases. Somerset’s second baseman Jonny Tucker went 3-for-5 tonight for the Patriots, dishing out three RBIs and one run in the contest. Catcher Jake Fox also hit his second home run in as many nights for the Patriots as he went 2-for-5 with one run and one RBI. LHP Jeremy Sowers would not perform as strongly on the mound as he did in his last start against Somerset. Despite pitching two strong innings to begin the game, Sowers would eventually unravel in the fifth, walking the first three batters he faced. In four innings the starter allowed five runs on four hits and three walks. For the Patriots RHP Mitch Atkins also faced trouble throughout his five innings pitched. The Blue Crabs would nab four runs off of three hits, while Atkins managed five strikeouts in his start and walking four. Sowers began the game by retiring the first two batters he faced, but gave up a home run to the next batter Fox. The home run was the second of the series for the catcher who went 2-for-5 last night. Despite a leadoff walk by Owens, the Blue Crabs were unable to add any runs in the bottom of the inning as the Patriots took an early 1-0 lead. Sowers quickly redeemed himself in the second by retiring the next three batters in a row and the Blue Crabs defense helped the 26 year-old get out of trouble in the third. Patriots center fielder Aharon Eggleston would be hit by a pitch, advancing to first in the top of the third with one out, but the Blue Crabs would get two outs right back as Sowers struck out shortstop Bobby Stevens and Eggleston was caught stealing at second. Designated hitter Yunesky Sanchez, who has collected seven hits in the first eight games, then came to the plate. Fortunately though, a fly out to the shortstop for Sanchez helped the Blue Crabs get out of the inning without a run scored. Southern Maryland wouldn’t be much help on the offensive side in those same innings, despite the Blue Crabs getting runners to the corners in the second with two outs. Somerset would retire the next batter second baseman Wladimir Sutil and was able to get out of the inning with the two runners left on base. In the third Owens continued to turnaround his performance after a slow start to the season with a leadoff single and stolen base. Yet Atkins again got the next three consecutive batters out as the score remained 1-0 in favor of the patriots. Playing a part in moving Blue Crabs batters to the corners in the second inning, Mulhern would help by getting himself on base in the bottom of the fourth. The ensuing batter
Julio-Ruiz would get Mulhern, plus himself home as he belted a two-run homerun over the right field wall, for his first home run of the season and a 2-1 score at the end of four. After allowing the leadoff batter on base in three innings straight (second through fifth) the Patriots would finally capitalize on the situation in the top of the fifth. Sowers struggled, walking the first three batters he faced in the inning. Manager Patrick Osborn chose to replace Sowers in favor of RHP Kyle Mertins with the bases loaded. Mertins, who was faced with a tough task of a bases loaded situation with no outs, had work to do. Somerset’s Tucker would tally his first hit with a single followed by a Sanchez single, putting the Patriots ahead 3-2. Mertins would battle back, retiring the three of the next four batters, but not before a sacrifice fly for a tally and Mertins throwing a wild pitch to add two more to the board for Somerset. A bottom of the inning rally would be in the works for the Blue Crabs however as Patriots pitcher Atkins began to lose momentum. Owens reached base for the third time on the night as he led-off the inning with a walk and stolen base for the second time tonight. Shortstop Renny Osuna was then sent to first after being hit by a pitch as outfielder Brian Barton dropped down a sacrifice bunt. Somerset would then tally back-to-back errors from the third baseman and pitcher Atkins. Third baseman Smith would overthrow first as he tried to get Barton out, leaving him at first and allowing Owens to score, while pitcher Atkins also over threw first base as he checked the runner during the next at bat, allowing Osuna the score as the Blue Crabs shortened the Patriots lead to 5-4. The Blue Crabs would be unable to contribute any more runs to the board after the fifth inning, however Tucker’s single to right field would chip in two more runs in the eighth inning and a stolen base for the 7-4 final over Southern Maryland. The Blue Crabs remain home Sunday to close out a three-game series against the Somerset Patriots. The game slated for 2:05 p.m. will be the seventh meeting between the two clubs this season. Southern Maryland will then have an off-day Monday before heading back on the road for a six-game road trip Tuesday. The Liberty Division’s first-place Bridgeport Bluefish will be the Blue Crabs first opponent in a three-game series, before facing the Camden Riversharks for the first time this season starting on May 3. Fans can listen to the Blue Crabs live broadcast tomorrow on www.phoenixintermedia.com <http://www. phoenixintermedia.com/> with pre-game beginning at 6:15 p.m. Fans can also follow the Blue Crabs on www.somdbluecrabs.com <http://www.somdbluecrabs.com/> .
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Entertainment Calendar Thursday, May 2 • Franklin Square Band Tequila Grill & Cantina (30320 Triangle Drive Charlotte Hall) – 7 p.m.
Firday, May 3
Mother-Daughter Tea Supports Families By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Come celebrate the “Spirit of Loveliness” at the second annual Windows of Strength mother/daughter tea and fashion show. Grandmothers, mothers, daughters, sisters, aunts and friends of all ages are welcome to join Windows of Strength at The Smith House in Huntingtown for a cup of tea and fashion. The show features a line of new fresh spring clothing, classic accessories and jewelry. Tickets are $22.50 for adults, $15 for children ages 13 to 17 and $12.50 for children under the age of 12. The price includes a light lunch, including sandwiches, savory sweets and a tea service and the fashion show. The Chesapeake Community Chorus will provide the afternoon’s entertainment. Attendees can shop in the show’s boutique, with proceeds benefiting Windows of Strength. The dress is upscale casual. Prizes will be awarded for the most creative hat. Little ones are encouraged to bring their favorite doll. Windows of Strength is a 501 c 3 non-profit organization assisting organ transplant recipients with non-medical costs, according to founder Sandy Walker-Samler. Currently, the organization donates money to Johns Photos from www.windowsofstrength.org Hopkins, the University of Maryland Medical Center and the Mothers and daughters are ready for an afternoon of fashion and fun. Medical University of Southern Carolina. She plans to add the University of Pittsburg School of Medicine to that list in coming months. Hospital caseworkers funnel the money to families in need. Funds help with incidental costs related to a loved one staying in the hospital, such as hotel stays, meals and gas money. Money is funneled through the hospital because a caseworker needs to verify the recipient is in need, and because the hospitals know best who is in need. Walker-Samler will work with individual families on a case-by-case basis. Logo courtesy Sandy Walker-Samler
Walker-Samler started Windows of Strength in 2009 and gained non-profit status in 2010. She was inspired during a stay in the hospital, when she met families of transplant patients, including a 17-year-old who had been in and out of the hospital for a year. Because of the amount of time she had to take off, the patient’s mother lost her job. Walker-Samler wanted to help families who needed support. The fashion show and tea is the first major fundraiser of the year for Windows of Strength. The second is a gift and craft show at the Dunkirk Volunteer Fire Department the weekend before Thanksgiving. The tea and fashion show has two purposes, WalkerSamler said – raising awareness and money for Windows of Strength and building mother/daughter bonds. The goal of the afternoon is for everyone to “ have a good time, make it a memory and start a tradition.” For more information, visit www.windowsofstrength. org, e-mail mywish@windowsofstrength.org or call 443951-5125. To purchase tickets online visit www.woscupofteafashion.eventbrite.com. Small snacks perfect for a tea party
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• Country Memories Band Vera’s White Sands Beach Club (1200 White Sands Drive, Lusby) – 7 p.m. • Fast Eddie and the Slow Pokes Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 8 p.m. • Steppin Out in Leonardtown – Fiesta First Friday and Fiesta Weekend May 2-4 Town square, Leonardtown – 5 p.m. • Karaoke with DJ Dave Running Hare Vineyard (150 Adelina Road Prince Frederick) – 7 p.m. • Fortune Favors the Brave Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 4 • Fran Scuderi Running Hare Vineyard (150 Adelina Road Prince Frederick) – 12 p.m. • Swing Away Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 8 p.m. •Country Memories Band Calvert Marine Museum (14200 Solomons Island Rd S, Solomons) – 3 p.m. • Folk Salad Trio Calvert Marine Museum (14200 Solomons Island Rd S, Solomons) – 11 a.m. • Hydra FX Vera’s White Sands Beach Club (1200 White Sands Drive, Lusby) – 9:30 p.m. • Redwine Jazz Trio The Westlawn Inn (9200 Chesapeake Avenue, North Beach) – 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, May 5 • GrooveSpan Trio Running Hare Vineyard (150 Adelina Road Prince Frederick) – 1 p.m.
Tuesday, May 7 • Cole Brothers Circus St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds (42455 Fairgrounds Rd, Leonardtown) – 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. • Steve and Rusty Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 7 p.m.
Wednesday, May 8 • Josh Morales Acoustic Tequila Grill & Cantina (30320 Triangle Drive Charlotte Hall) – 7 p.m.
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Local Refuse Company is looking for a P/T Driver w/CDL class B for Roll-Off and rear load Trash Truck, must have a least 2 years experience. Some knowledge of heavy equipment good but not necessary. Must have own transportation. 301-855-3078. somdrecycling.com
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Notices Dear Heart of Jesus in the past I have asked You for many favours, but today I ask You for this special one…(mention request). Take it Dear Heart of Jesus; place it in Your won broken heart, where Your Father sees it, then in His merciful eyes it will become Your prayer not mine. Amen. Recite 3 times each day for 3 days; promise to promote. Thanks to The Sacred Heart of Jesus for favours received. KC
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The Tri-‐County Council for Southern Maryland (TCCSMD) is applying for funding from the Maryland State Department of Labor, Licensing & Regulation to administer a dislocated worker re-‐employment project. TCCSMD seeks the services of a qualified consultant to deliver the programming and services to support the operations of the Job Match Re-‐Employment Project. An experienced consultant will be retained to provide custom, tailored-‐to-‐the-‐individual services with a blend of observation, assessment, consulting, mentoring, workshop facilitation and feedback. The selected consultant must have demonstrated experience providing workforce readiness services, including job placement to median and high wage workers; career coaching; and leveraging regional partners and networks to scale capacity rapidly to meet the demand. The consultant must be familiar with tools and resources that aid job seekers in transferrable skills identification and enhanced worker profiling. The consultant will recommend training approaches for quickly bridging skills gaps; identify career pathways; and provide career advancement planning services. The Job Match initiative will serve as a conduit for local businesses that are experiencing a downturn, providing re-‐employment services for their affected workers. Concurrently, the Job Match will serve as a bridge to local businesses that have immediate hiring opportunities. This uniquely focused project will connect businesses to the full array of services available through TCCSMD’s local One-‐Stop Career Centers. Job Match will provide a holistic approach to supporting individuals through the entire career lifecycle of attracting, retaining, developing and transitioning.
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Out&About Friday, May 3
• The Life of a Woman The Calvert Marine Museum, 7 p.m. Patuxent Voices performs The Life of a Woman in their annual spring concert. The Life of a Woman moves from childhood through to the “wisdom years” offering ample opportunity to showcase the swinging pop tunes and beautiful harmonies Patuxent Voices is known for. Check the website for details, www.patuxentvoices.org. • Annmarie After Hours Annmarie Gardens (13480 Dowell, Dowell) – 6 to 9 p.m. Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center (Annmarie Garden) celebrates the 4th annual Fairies in the Garden Exhibit of 60 fairy and gnome homes, created by members of the community. The entire collection of the 2013 fairy and gnome homes will be indoors for this magical event and will later be placed outdoors, in and around the trees and woods of the Annmarie Sculpture Garden. Activities will include live music by Tom Pillion, a magical mystery raffle, dressing up opportunities, a silent auction of select fairy and gnome homes, and coloring pages. Please make time to enjoy this delightful evening and bring the entire family; all ages are
welcome. Fairies and gnomes will be present at the gallery as well – perhaps you will be lucky to see one. This is one of the few opportunities to see the entire fairy and gnome home collection in one location…before they are peppered throughout Annmarie Garden and inhabited permanently by summer fairies and gnomes. Annmarie After Hours is a casual evening of art, magic, wine, beer, and light hor d’oeurves. Maryland Country Caterers will be supplying delicious appetizers and Tom Pillion will be playing acoustic guitar. Admission is free for Members, $5.00 for non-members. This event is open to all ages. The Gift Shop at Annmarie will be open during the event; please peruse the eclectic mix of merchandise. For more information visit www.annmariegarden.org or call: 410-326-4640.
Saturday, May 4 • Calvert County Master Gardener’s Annual Plant Sale and Gardening Fair Community Resources Building Parking Lot (30 Duke Street, Prince Frederick) – 8 a.m. to noon The annual plant sale funds CCMG projects including the award winning “Garden Smarter” educational series presented at the Prince Frederick public library, the Demonstration Gardens at the Community Resources Building,
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Community Events and the Bay-Wise yard visitation and certification program. In addition to plant sales, there will be opportunities for attendees to consult with Master Gardeners who will share their specialized knowledge with a Salad Box Demonstration at 8:30 a.m., a Grow It Eat it Lecture at 9 a.m. and a Composting Demonstration at 9:30 a.m.
Sunday, May 5 • The Life of a Woman Trinity Church, St. Mary’s College, 3 p.m. Patuxent Voices is showcasing The Life of a Woman in their annual spring concert. Performances are, at; Sunday April 28, in a joint benefit concert for SMILE, Inc. with St. Mary’s Musica at Our Lady Star of the Sea in Solomons, at 3 p.m.; and Sunday May 5 at 3 p.m. at Trinity Church, St. Mary’s College. Performances are free, but a donation is appreciated. Check the website for details, www.patuxentvoices.org.
Monday, May 6 • St. Maries Musica Performance Patuxent Presbyterian Church (23421 Kingston Creek Rd., California) – 7 p.m. The St. Maries Musica Festival Chorus will present its inaugural performance at 7 p.m. at the Patuxent Presbyterian Church in
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Thursday, May 2, 2013
1. Our 10 numerals 7. Horseshoe cleat 11. Ear shell 12. Soprano solo 13. Vestments 14. Heart’s singer Wilson 15. Set of type in one style 16. Withdraw from work 18. Ancient Hebrew coin 20. Megacycle 21. 26th British letter 22. Colonnaded Greek walks 24. Russian sourgrass soup 26. OK Corral’s Wyatt 27. Cheremiss 28. Schenectady County Airport 29. Laptop 31. Actress Farrow 32. NYSE for Murphy Oil Corp. 33. Talk noisily 35. New Testament 36. Tax collector 37. Mediation council 39. Not in use 41. Act as master of ceremonies 43. Skin lesions 44. Stiff bristle 45. Equally 46. Pool dressing room 49. Eyebath 51. Thick piece of something 52. Angry 55. 20th Hebrew letter 56. 3rd largest Colombian city 57. Gum arabics 59. A song of praise to God 60. Dispatcher
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California, Md. Plan now to hear Duruflé’s Requiem.
Wednesday, May 8 • Auditions for Deathtrap Three Notch Theatre (21744 S. Coral Drive, Lexington Park) – 6 p.m. Scripts will be available at 5:30 p.m. No appointment is necessary, and actors may arrive at any time within the auditions. Callbacks will be held May 11 at 10 a.m. There are parts for three men and two women, ranging in age from 18-70. For more information, call 301-737-5447 or visit www.newtowneplayers.org.
Thursday, May 9 • The Five: An Exploration of Clay Artists and Styles Annmarie Garden (13480 Dowell Rd, Solomons) – 6 to 9 p.m. Annmarie Garden will present an inventive five class series with five artists and five approaches to clay, over 5 weeks called, The Five: an Exploration of Clay Artists and Styles, beginning May 9. Meet five of Annmarie Garden’s favorite regional clay artists - Sarah Houde, Parran Collery, Alice Yutzy, Amanda Willis, and Ray Bogle. Crack open a bottle of wine as you explore their work, and experiment with some of their favorite techniques and
6. Examine and expurgate 7. Small restaurants 8. E. Asian anis liquor 9. Infestation of head louse 10. New Yorker film critic Pauline 11. An orange-red crystalline dye 13. Indicates position 16. Root mean square (abbr.) 17. Electronic counter-countermeasures 19. 12-31 greeting 22. Fastens 23. Himalayan wild goats
methods. Learn tips, tricks, and innovations from their personal experiences and share your own in these informal, but informational sessions. All materials covered by weekly materials fee, due to instructor at each class. Cost is $135 for non-members; $125 for members. Visit www.annmariegarden. org or call 410-326-4640 to register.
Friday, May 10 • Second Annual Military Spouse Appreciation Day Girls Night Out Chesapeake Beach – 6 p.m. Silent Rank Sisterhood is hosting the Annual Military Spouse Appreciation Day Girls Night Out. Military Spouses are invited to come out for a special funfilled evening, as they celebrate Military Spouse Appreciation Day. There will be food, games, a silent auction, a dessert raffle, and much more. The event is free and open to area active-duty and active guard and reserve military spouses. Due to limited space, event registration is required. To register for the event, please send an email to events@silentranksisterhood.org. This is not a vendor fair; sales and solicitations during the event or on event grounds are prohibited
25. One who overacts 28. Facial gesture 30. Absence of aggression 34. China 38. Older Bridges brother 40. Plays 42. Term denoting psychic abilities 43. Oral polio vaccine developer
44. Any habitation at a high altitude 46. Hyperbolic cosecant 47. Russian mountain range 48. An aromatic salve 50. Venezuelan fashion designer initials 53. Highest card 54. 5th son of Jacob 58. Music storage device
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Library Events Monday, May 6-20
Calvert Library Southern Branch closed for move to interim location. Library events such as Storytime and book discussions will be held at the Southern Community Center.
Thursday, May 2 • Resume and Cover Letter Workshop Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way) – 1 to 3 p.m. Need help with your resume? Join job counselor Sandra Holler in a small group to learn what makes a strong resume and cover letter. If you have one started, bring it with you so editing can happen on the spot. Please register. 410535-0291 or 301-855-1862 • Kids Just Want to Have Fun Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way) – 2-3 p.m. Reading, discussion and projects for children in K - 3rd grade. Please register. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862
Friday, May 3 • 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, May 4 • Playtime Calvert Library Fairview Branch (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 Branch (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 nonbattery operated toy to share. No registration. For ages birth through 5 years old. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. • Brain Games: Mahjongg, Scrabble & more Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way) – 12 to 3 p.m. Want to learn Mahjongg? Hope to make your Scrabble skills killer? Games are a great way to keep your brain sharp while having fun! Join us! 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862
Monday, May 6 • Monday Morning Movies & 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 • 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 • Book Discussion Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way) – 7 to 8:30 p.m. The Lifeboat by Charlotte Rogan. A page-turning novel of hard choices
and survival, narrated by a woman (who is a newlywed, widow, and on trial for her life) as unforgettable and complex as the events she describes. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862
Tuesday, May 7 • Writers by the Bay @ the Library Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way) – 7 to 8:30 p.m. Looking for a writers’ group? All writers and would-be writers are welcome to come for critique & camaraderie. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862
Wednesday, May 8 • PlayTime Calvert Library Southern Branch (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 • Memoirs & Creative Writing Workshop Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick) – 2 to 3:30 p.m. Join author and editor Elisavietta Ritchie as she encourages the art of creative memoir writing. Bring 12 doublespaced copies of your piece of memoir, 500-800 words, to work on and share with the group. Meet special guest author David Ebenbach. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862 • Yes, You CAN use a Computer Calvert Library Southern Branch (20 Appeal Way, Lusby) – 2 to 3 p.m. Mouse and Keyboarding, Beginners who have never used a computer before can learn the basics of using a mouse and the keyboard. The training will last one hour and will take place in a small group. Please register. 410-326-5289
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Looking For Volunteers The Office on Aging is holding its annual Intergenerational Camp July 15 – 19. We are looking for volunteers interested in assembling a slide show to highlight this week of fun! Volunteers must have experience in MovieMaker and downloading music, and be at least 13 years old. Call 410-535-4606 or 301-855-1170 to fill out a volunteer application. Maryland Access Point The Office on Aging (OOA) is now a designated Maryland Access Point (MAP). The MAP program provides options counseling plus information and assistance to disabled individuals aged 18 and older. Amy Boucher is the MAP Coordinator. A staff person from the Southern Maryland Center for Independent Living is available every Wednesday at Calvert Pines Senior Center, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. to assist disabled persons aged 18 to 49 years old. For more information about the MAP program, contact Amy Boucher at 410-535-4606 or 301-855-1170. Older Americans Month May is Older Americans Month, a time to honor the value that seniors contribute to our community. This year’s theme is Unleash the Power of Age. Look for special events happening at each center in May in order to celebrate the power with us! Calvert Pines Senior Center (CPSC) Celebrate Older Americans Month at an Unleash the Power of Age Hike, Thursday, May 9, 9:30 a.m. Meet at Hallowing Point Park. Must pre-register. North Beach Senior Center (NBSC) Celebrate the Power of Friendship, Wednesday, May 8, all day long. Tell us about a special friend in your life and join in a fun friendship game. All stories will be displayed on our special friendship board. Southern Pines Senior Center (SPSC) Enjoy a Mother’s Day Celebration, Wednesday, May 8, 1 p.m. with mini desserts dipped in chocolate fondue. Then look at pictures of your friends with their young kids and see if you can identify who’s who! Local Trips Take a trip to the Newseum, Tuesday, July 2, and immerse yourself in the world’s greatest news stories. The Newseum blends five centuries of news history with up-to-the-second technology and hands-on exhibits. Your lunch will be provided by Wolfgang Puck Catering. The $62 fee includes transportation, entrance fee and lunch. Enjoy a Medieval Times Lunch and Tournament, Thursday, August 1 in a European-style castle. Costumed staff will serve lunch while we are entertained by spectacular horsemanship and pageantry. The $61 fee includes transportation, show and meal. 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 301-8551170, North Beach Senior Center at 410-257-2549, or Southern Pines Senior Center at 410-586-2748. Monday, May 6: Pasta Primavera, Tossed Salad, Bread, Cottage Cheese, Peaches Tuesday, May 7: Chicken Rotisserie, Rice, Oriental Vegetables, Lima Beans, Bread, Fresh Fruit Wednesday, May 8: Tuna Salad Sandwich, Potato Salad, Veggies w/Dip, Strawberries, Shortcake Thursday, May 9: Meat Lasagna, Tossed Salad, Italian Green Beans, Italian Bread, Pineapple Friday, May 10: Catfish Nuggets, Cole Slaw, Pineapple Bean Salad, Cornbread, Juices
The Calvert Gazette
Thursday, May 2, 2013
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