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Calvert County’s Girl Scouts are hosting, “It’s Fun to be Fit,” an all-day expo for all girls entering grades 1 to 6 in the fall, where activities are designed around a healthy living style.

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3 Doors Down performed last in Calvert Marine Museum’s second sold-out concert of the year last Friday night.

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Calvert County Government Implements New Citizen Notification System Residents Encouraged to Create Profiles and Select Methods for Receiving Alerts Calvert County Government implemented a new notification system on July 4 that can notify citizens and businesses about various emergency and non-emergency situations.

The new Calvert County ALERT system replaces the county’s previous notification system, CodeRED, and allows county agencies to better communicate with thousands of residents and businesses within minutes in the event of an emergency.

With the Calvert County ALERT system, Calvert County Government will be able to alert residents about severe weather, fires, floods and other emergencies. Messages can be sent to individuals using a variety of contact methods – cell phone, landline, email, text messaging, fax, pager and more – ensuring that residents and county staff can receive life-saving emergency information and important public service announcements in minutes.

More than one of each device can be registered.

The system allows the county to target specific geographic areas for alerts or send alerts countywide. It can also gather information on citizens with special needs who may need additional help in an emergency and receive feedback on important questions.

Citizens listed in the county’s 911 database will be automatically subscribed to alerts by landline. Individuals are encouraged to self-register to provide additional contact information or opt out. Residents who had previously registered for the CodeRED system will need to create a new profile in the new Calvert County ALERT system in order to continue receiving messages via methods other than a published telephone number.

When creating a profile, users entering multiple contact options can specify the order in which they want to be notified – for example, cell phone number first, then a home phone then an email address. Each person can add multiple locations to receive alert information for home, work, a child’s daycare, or other specific county addresses in which they are interested. The system also allows users to choose different types of messages they wish to receive. Users can change their profiles or opt out of the system at any time.

When a notification is issued, those signed up will receive the message in the order of the methods they have chosen. The system will try to reach users through each contact method until they confirm receipt of the message. Notifications will stop once confirmation is received.

Residents are urged to visit the county website at www.co.cal.md.us and click on the Emergency Alerts link to register for the notification service. Those without Internet access can call 410-535-1600, ext. 2638, to sign up.

To learn more about emergency preparedness, visit the Calvert County Department of Public Safety, Division of Emergency Management, online at www.co.cal. md.us

COUNTY NEWS Veteran Deputy Challenges Evans For Sheriff’s Seat The Calvert Gazette

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office focuses too much time on traffic enforcement on Route 4 and not enough on community policing, says Sgt. Craig Kontra, a 26-year agency veteran who officially announced his candidacy for sheriff Monday.

Kontra, who joined the agency in 1987, also criticized current Sheriff Mike Evans for not doing enough to curb the prescription drug trade in Calvert County.

“We have a prescription drug epidemic, our sheriff hasn’t done anything about it,” Kontra said to a small group of supporters in front of the Circuit Court in Prince Frederick.

“We need to get the guys [deputies] off Route 4 and back into the communities,” Kontra said. “I don’t care about tickets, I care about you all.”

Kontra heads up the warrant division of the agency but even as a supervisor he says that the agency is top heavy.

“In an agency of 125 people we have 41 supervisors; who’s doing the work?” Kontra said.

In a later interview Kontra said morale within the agency was low and that he had the support of deputies in his bid to unseat Evans.

He blamed Evans’ leadership style for low enthusiasm.

“Morale is very low,” Kontra said. “People hate coming to work.”

He said he waited this long to run for sheriff for a simple reason; his career is winding down.

“I’ve been talking about doing this for 10 years,” Kontra said. “Why now? Because I can retire.”

Kontra, who lives in Huntingtown, does not have a college degree, though he said at one time he was working on an associate’s degree in criminology.

But he said his hands on experience at the agency has qualified him for the job.

He said he worked as a patrol deputy for the first two years on the agency and then another seven years interdicting narcotics.

Sgt. Craig Kontra

Since then he has worked in warrants as a supervisor, he said.

Evans said that his agency has made strides in dealing with drugs and will be adding more personnel this year to combat the problem.

He said he would not directly answer his opponent’s charges in the media.

“The people of Calvert County will see what I’ve done over the past 12 years,” Evans said. “If any citizen wants to know what we do to combat narcotics I’ll tell them.”

He said any low morale was due to back-to-back years of no salary or step increases for personnel, which Calvert commissioners allowed to an extent this year.

Evans said the agency is a place where many want to work.

“We’ve had 400 applications to work here, if people aren’t happy here they need to find something else because there are people out there who want to do it,” Evans said.

“There’s not a lack of people who want to do their jobs.” guyleonard@countytimes.net

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COUNTY NEWS SMOCS Says Goodbye The Calvert Gazette

By Sarah Miller Staff Writer After seven years, $115,000 and millions of oysters, the Southern Maryland Oyster Cultivation Society is calling it quits.

This was not a lightly made decision, said SMOCS President Len Zuza. When the group started, they found seven sites suitable to create oyster habitats. Divers last year measured 200 oysters per square meter, a number well above the 50 per square meter that is considered a good

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population, Zuza said.

Because their existing sites were so successful, SMOCS considered finding new sites to continue creating habitats, but the organization ran into two obstacles – increased restrictions from the Department of Natural Resources and a shortage of oyster shells to plant spat on.

“There were no good options for expanding,” Zuza said.

SMOCS is a grass-roots, membership-based organization dedicated to raising oysters and improving local water quality through oyster cultivation and restoration projects, public outreach, and targeted advocacy. Over the years, volunteers worked for free to ensure donations went directly toward purchasing and planting oysters.

Each year, SMOCS planted millions of spat, six million last year and another two million this year. Spat is very vulnerable and SMOCS planted them with the understanding that some would die.

During the past seven years, SMOCS members have met “a tremendous number of good hearted people” committed to cleaning the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries.

They collaborated with the Chesapeake Bay Foundation and the Coastal Conservation Association to plant and grow oysters. Members got a sense of satisfaction from their efforts and seeing the success of the habitat sites.

SMOCS is seeking individuals and organizations inter-

The St. John Creek reef

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ested in using equipment SMOCS purchased. Recently, the group donated some equipment to the Chesapeake Beach Oyster Cultivation Society.

SMOCS officially ends Dec. 31. For more information, visit www.smocs.org. sarahmiller@countytimes.net

Vets Helping Vets

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Two years ago Al Brewster and Gil Rivera, two Vietnam War veterans, tried to find ways they could help combat veterans from this generation cope with returning home.

Their answer was to pair combat veterans, military service people and even people from military families with soldiers returning from Iraq and Afghanistan.

Southern Maryland Battle Buddies was born.

“We both agreed it was very frustrating to get the Veterans Administration (VA) to do things in rural areas,” Brewster said.

“What’s not being provided is peer to peer support.”

Veterans serving overseas in the War on Terror can see intense combat operations

but when their term of service is up they often deal with an honorable but abrupt separation from the military.

That means a separation from close knit comrades who understand what they have gone through and a feeling of isolation in a society where perhaps only one percent of the entire population has actually seen combat.

“You’re going from one world, a very intense world, to another,” Brewster said.

Brewster, who is also a clinician and former Air Force social worker, offers 35hour training courses at Trinity United Methodist Church in Prince Frederick for veterans who want to help other veterans or for those who have an understanding of the military life.

“I’ll settle for anyone who’s had military service or even people who’ve come from military families,” Brewster said. “It’s

impossible to teach the military culture in a class.”

The services Battle Buddies offers are free and confidential to those who seek them, Brewster said, and are based on volunteers making the sacrifice to get the training.

“I ask people for their time and their hearts,” Brewster said. “They learn what a helpful response is, it’s all skill building.”

If a volunteer is able to forge a relationship with a combat veteran then that’s when the veteran can start the healing process.

“It lets them know they’re not alone, that they’re not crazy,” Brewster said. “It’s in that relationship that help happens.” guyleonard@countytimes.net

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Southern Maryland Youth Finds Inspiration, Makes Memories at LEAD 2013

For the fourth year, Southern Maryland teens got a leg up toward becoming effective leaders in their communities during the unique LEAD summer camp experience.

A highly diverse group of 44 students from public and private high schools in Calvert, Charles and St. Mary’s counties took on a comprehensive course in leadership, learning about motivation and empowerment, diversity, group dynamics and goal setting. While rigorous with workshops, group projects and hands-on service, the delegates also had ample time to get to know each other and create lasting memories and friendships.

LEAD 2013 is a partnership between Leadership Southern Maryland (LSM) and the Maryland Leadership Workshops (MLW), with a mission to inspire and empower youth to become catalysts for positive change which coincides perfectly with LSM’s mission of regional collaboration. In fact, LEAD is an acronym for Leadership, Experience, Advocacy and Discipline, all components of the teens’ experience.

The four-day, three-night camp welcomed rising sophomores, juniors and seniors to St. Mary’s College of Maryland, where they experienced campus living. LSM board members sat in on discussions offering mentorship and examples of how leadership works in the real world.

Guest speakers Ken Carkhuff and Kim Mozingo joined the delegates on the first evening for a workshop asking them to define leadership. Both told the group about the importance of humility, a strong moral compass and getting to know the people you work with.

Carkuff told the inquisitive teens, “Everybody has a story in life and when you take the time to hear it, you develop stronger relationships and become a stronger leader.”

Students were asked to assess their own and others’ leadership styles. LaPlata High School senior Jake Lind said he acquired several new skills and discovered some talents he didn’t even know he had.

On the final day of camp, Calvert High School senior Robert White said, “[I learned] that I can be a great leader someday.” He said he would encourage others to experience LEAD at least once.

Purposely paired with dorm mates from different schools, with different interests, the delegates were encouraged to connect with their peers, find common ground and, through lessons learned in the diversity workshop, accept them and respect their differences.

Nailah Jefferson said she was pulled out of her shyness, commenting, “The experience of LEAD was a blessing and I loved every part.”

Jefferson, like several delegates, said the diversity training, while highly emotional, was

among her favorite parts of camp. “I learned how to look on the inside of a person and not judge them based on outward appearance,” she said.

Thomas Stone High School student Lainie Richards felt a sense of camaraderie at LEAD and stated, “My favorite experience was people liking me for me … all my life, I have been picked on and coming here was like a breath of fresh air.”

The MLW staffers are also a diverse group and are often just a few years older than the delegates, creating a comfortable and respectful environment in which to learn and share experiences. The staff supervised and played a great deal of get-to-know-you games with the delegates and taught thought-provoking workshops, all while maintaining the safety of the students and making sure each of the 44 delegates participated in the experience to the fullest .

One wheelchair-bound delegate participated in every activity and got around campus quite independently, only requiring the willing assistance of her new friends a few times. Many said they were inspired by her determination to not be treated differently.

Another delegate who faces the challenges of a neurodevelopmental disorder attended this year’s LEAD camp and participated right alongside his peers without special treatment. In a letter of appreciation, a relative of his praised all involved in the program. She wrote, “I’m not sure that the instructors and volunteers realize how much he absorbed, but he told me personally about leadership, action and accountability.

And to this I say WOW!” To ensure all qualified delegates could attend, 12 full or partial scholarships were granted thanks to support from The Patuxent Partnership, SMECO, Lexington Park Rotary Club, Mechanicsville and Ridge Lions Clubs and members of LSM’s Class of 2013.

Other students came to better understand their personal strengths and weaknesses, and were ready to put their newly-gained skills to use directly.

Max Lucas, a junior at Great Mills High School, said, “LEAD really helps you understand who you are and how you lead and treat others.”

He said he plans to apply the skills learned about motivating apathetic people as Platoon Leader of his school’s NJROTC program.

Some students raved about the memorable evening bonfire and others said they simply enjoyed making friends with new people they may not have otherwise met.

Delegates enjoyed the experiential learning aspects of the program, with a tour of Historic St. Mary’s City and a morning on the waterfront, getting up close and personal with some oysters

Playing a get-to-know you game, the LEAD delegates got to work meeting their peers shortly after arriving at camp.

Photos by Carrie Munn

LEAD 2013 delegates and MLW mentors get together for a quick post-lunch group photo.

and the St. Mary’s River.

While touring the State House and the replica of The Dove, the group learned just how timeless some of the principles of leadership are, as they heard details about the life of Lord Baltimore and the tribulations of the early colony founded on religious freedom.

On Tuesday morning, the delegates trekked down to the waterfront at the college to join staff and volunteers from the St. Mary’s River Watershed Association for some hands-on community service restoring the local oyster population.

For the second year, the Association has partnered with LEAD to connect delegates with their environment and educate them about water quality and oysters as powerful filters of the rivers and the Chesapeake Bay. Executive Director Bob Lewis explained the mission of the Association and how the approach is two-fold, including both restoration of the oyster population and curbing pollution. He issued safety guidelines then directed the groups to one of three stations.

Students learned about the creatures that call the St. Mary’s River home, encountering a feisty blue crab, jellyfish and fish of all sizes as they took turns with a 100-foot seining net.

Steve Schneider, a Maryland Department of Natural Resources Fisheries Biologist explained aquaculture, the life cycles of oysters, their critical function within the ecosystem and this once abundant bivalve’s history in Southern Maryland.

He and Association board member John Spinicchia discussed current projects aimed at restoring oyster populations close to home and the many ways delegates and the entire community can help by being more conscious in their daily lives to avoid harming the watershed.

Groups of students rode out on a barge guided by seasoned waterman and boat captain Craig Kelley with stacks of Marylanders Grow Oysters cages to be emptied onto the threedimensional oyster reef at the oyster sanctuary in St. Mary’s River. With the LEAD delegates’ help, about 600,000 oysters were introduced into this innovative habitat restoration project.

Program Director Alison Rugila and several summer interns guided the students through unloading about 100 bushels of spat-on-shell from the Association’s oyster nursery tank, then putting 200 bags of washed shell back in along with 2.5 million larvae.

LEAD alum and Great Mills senior Jared Kimmey, was working hard as part of his internship with St. Mary’s River Watershed Association. The inaugural oyster planting he participat-

ed in as part of his LEAD experience last year made a significant impact on him and his group selected raising awareness about oyster restoration and environmental issues among their peers as the subject of its final synthesis project.

This year, delegates divided into two groups and offered synthesis project presentations before their fellow delegates, the MLW staffers and a panel of Leadership Southern Maryland board members.

One group decided to focus on decreasing childhood obesity, sharing the staggering statistics of how commonplace an unhealthy diet and a lack of exercise has become for kids. They suggested solutions, like adults setting a better example, more community events and recreation centers that encourage more young people to get out, active, and healthy.

The other group began and ended their presentation by acting out a scene. At first, a new student was fraught with no help from her classmates, and in the end, with the group’s mentoring initiative in place, the student’s experience was greatly improved.

The group’s concept was pairing a junior with an incoming freshman or new student to help acquaint them with the school and allow them not feel so lost and alone.

Both groups answered questions from the LSM panel and from parents, showing they had action plans in place and explaining how they worked as a group to construct these projects.

Executive Director Karen Holcomb reminded the students they have LSM as an agent to work on their behalf should they want to pursue these and other topics relevant to their communities.

Holcomb was very involved with the program this year and said, “It is terrific to participate alongside the delegates and truly see the program content and meaning emerge through activities and projects ... not to mention the bonfires, barges and oysters!”

Whether students were encouraged to attend LEAD 2013 by advisors in their schools, family members or from seeing an ad in the local newspaper, they all agreed the skills gained and boost in confidence will benefit them now and in the future.

Olivia Keithley, MLW Assistant Director, said, “This year’s LEAD delegates reminded me of the incredible ability and power young people have when they come together as leaders.”

“These 44 young people are most definitely well equipped with the tools they need to make a positive change in their schools and communities,” she said.

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Get Your Arbonne On

By Kimberly Alston Contributing Writer Arbonne International is a certified vegan and green company, offering gluten and soy free skin care products around the world. “We cover anything that goes in or on the body,” said district manager Heather Heath. The company has been around for over 30 years servicing all over the world.

Heath joined the company about two years ago, after using the products personally and seeing a change on her own body.

“Anything we put on our body,” she said, “is absorbed into our blood stream”. Arbonne products are more beneficial, she claims, because as a society, “we put far too many chemicals on our body”.

After the products cleared her son’s skin of the rashes due to his eczema, Heath decided to use the products herself, normally. There are several combination sets available through Arbonne, specially formulated for different types of skin, whether dry, combination, or oily.

Because Arbonne products are botanically based and do not have the pre-

servatives found in most other products, they do not have a long shelf life. There is, however, a line of health and wellness products including vitamins, metabolism boosters, joint support medication, herbal muscle cream, skin care, cosmetic, nutrition, and spa and detox lines. Arbonne products do not have any chemicals, dyes or fragrances, making them less harsh on the skin.

As a district manager, Heath holds workshops and demonstrations where the products are showcased and people are educated, not only on the specific product they are using, but on their skin and the regimens that would work best for them as well. “I have samples of almost every product,” Heath said. She travels to the houses of her clients and has recently started doing make-up for weddings and special events.

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Maryland State Police Blotter

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

Possession of Oxycodone and Driving While Revoked

On July 2 at 5 p.m., Trooper Matthews stopped a vehicle for traffic violations on Rt 4 at Pardoe Rd. in Lusby. The driver, Toni Beauregard, 45 of Solomons, was placed under arrest for driving on a driving on a revoked driver’s license. A search of the vehicle revealed oxycodone, hydrochloride and drug paraphernalia.

She was charged for the drug possession and incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.

Possession of Marijuana and Open Warrant

On July 3 at 4:36 p.m., Trooper Costello stopped a vehicle at Forest Trail and Calvert Beach Rd. in St. Leonard for traffic violations.

Michael C. McGill, 28 of Lexington Park, had an open warrant through St. Mary’s County and was arrested. A search of the vehicle revealed marijuana and drug paraphernalia. He was incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.

Possession of Marijuana

On July 4 at 11:39 p.m., Trooper Barlow stopped a vehicle at Rt. 260 and Thornburg Ct.

in Owings for traffic violations. The odor of marijuana was emitting from inside the vehicle. Bertrand F. Ruggles, Jr., 49 of Chesapeake Beach, was found to be in possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. He was arrested and transported to the Prince Frederick Barrack for processing.

Possession of Marijuana

On July 6 at 2:48 a.m., Trooper First Class Wiesemann stopped a vehicle on HG Trueman Rd. near Cove Point Rd in Lusby for traffic violations. The driver, Allison W. Whetstone, 18 of Huntingtown, was placed under arrest for driving under the influence. A juvenile passenger in the vehicle was found to be in possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Both were arrested and transported to the Prince Frederick Barrack for processing.

Handgun Violation

On July 7 at 4:10 a.m., Trooper Rowe stopped a vehicle on Rt. 261 in the area of 2nd St. in North Beach for traffic violations. During a search, the driver, Eugene S. Brown, 62 of Chesapeake Beach, was found to have a handgun tucked in his waistband. He was arrested and transported to the Calvert County Detention Center.

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Spotlight On

Union Church Brings Back Vacation Bible School

Thursday, July 11, 2013

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Get Fit With the Girls

By Kimberly Alston Contributing Writer

Calvert County’s Girl Scouts are hosting, “It’s Fun to be Fit,” an all-day expo for all girls entering grades 1 to 6 in the fall, where activities are

By Sarah Miller designed around a healthy living style. Integrating Staff Writer ideas from First Lady Michelle Obama’s, “Let’s Move” campaign, It’s Fun to be Fit highlights nuFor the first time trition, food group principles, portion sizes, stayin years, the Union ing active tips and stress management for young Church in North girls to help them form healthy lifestyle habits to Beach is gearing up carry them through life. for a five-day vacation Senior Membership Specialist Nadine Hapbible school. pell started this program two years ago as a weekThis year’s theme is long camp program but this year has decided to do Colossal Coaster World, four one-day events in different places around the determined by VBS macounty. “Teaching kids at an early age about nutriterial supplier LifeWay, tion will stick with them,” she said. Happell stresssaid Union Church VBS es the importance of,” living a healthy lifestyle as coordinator Kelly Toepper.

The VBS is themed opposed to going on a diet,” because she believes like an amusement park, with the lifestyle will stick with kids throughout life stations for bible stories, crafts, whereas a diet will only last until a goal is reached. music and games.

Happell also teaches that exercise can be According to www.lifeway.com “through every twist, turn, and dive, more than going to a gym or doing push-ups. She Colossal Coaster World will challenge kids to face their fears and trust God. explains that exercise is about moving the body.

There's excitement around every curve as kids learn that God has given them Activities such as walking a dog, riding a bike or a spirit of power, love, and sound judgment. This evangelistic VBS is the playing a game of soccer all count as exercise, she ultimate ride. At the end of the week, kids will want to do it all over again!” said. Teaching the importance of 60 minutes of Toepper and her family started attending Union Church this year and activity per day, Happell shows girls that being acshe is looking forward to being involved in VBS. The goal is to offer sometive doesn’t have to be work. thing to benefit families already attending the church and draw more people Teaching girls at a young age about healthy into the community, she said. ways to handle stress is also a goal that It’s Fun Union Church of North Beach is located at 8912 Chesapeake Avenue. to be Fit strives to do. One of the activities perVBS is for children entering kindergarten through fifth grade. Drop in atformed at the camp is making stress balls. The tendees are welcome and on-site registration is required. VBS will be 6 to camp shows different ways that stress can affect 8:30 p.m., July 22 to 26. the body and provides outlets, such as yoga, for it.

For more information, visit www.northbeachunionchurch.org or call It’s Fun to be Fit strives to teach girls about 410-610-7234. nutrition in a way that they can carry with them long after the day is over. Throughout the day the sarahmiller@countytimes.net girls can craft food plates, highlighting the different food groups and how they should look when arranged on a plate. They also get to make their own lunches Calvert County Girl Scouts Presents in the form of wraps in which they are able to choose the foods they want to eat. “The girls tend to be more venturesome in their choices,” Happell states, adding that once they learn about certain foods, such  as red and green bell peppers, they   are more apt to try them.  Registration for It’s Fun to be    Fit needs to be completed by July  9. The camp is open to all girls. For   more information contact Nadine Happell at nhappell@gscnc.org

Photos courtesy of Nadine Happel 8 year old Addie accomplishes the Tree Pose with inward focus at last summer’s It’s Fun To Be Fit camp.

It’s Fun to Be Fit! Summer 1 Day Programs

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Great smiles from the campers during yoga

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Senior Sara Damario has been a counselor for four years and she is known affectionately by her campers as "Miss Plum."

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Thursday, July 11, 2013

Spotlight On

Rockin’ Summer Adventures with Calverton

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By Kimberly Alston Contributing Writer The Calverton School, located in Huntingtown, is once again hosting “Summer Adventures”, with rolling admissions, still going on now. The camp began in the early 1990s and since then has been led by multiple Calverton teachers some of whom include Daniel Coffin, current Physical Education teacher and Susan Cox and according to Katie Hosmer, the camps, “provide the community an opportunity to experience The Calverton School in a unique way”.

Throughout the summer, the kids have opportunities to apply the things they have learned in school, as well as learn new skills and, “develop new interests,” Hosmer said.

The Summer Adventures program is nine weeks long with one week registration intervals. This year, the camp has over 200 kids, most of which register for multiple sessions at a time. Children ages three to 17 are welcome to attend the camp, which is separated by both age groups and interests .In the school’s Peanut Program, ages three to five focus on free play in children with a focus on reading, math, science, and physical education. Operation Exploration is structured for kids ages six to 13, where different camp themes are explored on a weekly basis. Sports such as tennis, lacrosse, soccer and basketball are also introduced at this level. For those six and older, the camp also offers “specialty camps” for photography, Broadway, horseback riding, and video game creation. Although this is the first year

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The camp is set up in half day sessions: 8:30 a.m. to noon and noon to 4 p.m. There is, however, extended day care program if needed in both the morning, 7 to 8:30 a.m., and the afternoon, from 4 to 6 p.m. The camp is led by the Calverton school staff teachers who, “infuse each program with well planned activities, encouraging active bodies, and active minds,” according to Hosmer.

Summer Adventures is still accepting registration from now until the week of August 5. Fees range from $95 to $130 per week, depending on the type of camp interested. For more information, or to register for camp, visit calvertonsummeradventures.weebly.com. news@countytimes.com

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STORY

Future Hopeful for Hospital

By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Serving an area more then 30 miles in diameter and 125,000 people, Calvert Memorial Hospital has a lot to consider moving forward.

President and CEO of Calvert Memorial Hospital James Xinis is looking forward to exciting programs as Calvert Memorial Hospital is embarking a journey to build on a foundation of quality care offered for the past 95 years.

Reflecting on Success, Planning for the Future “To plan for the future, you need to know the past,” Xinis said.

Planning more than five years out is difficult because of how many variables are involved in planning, Xinis said. Generally, the hospital creates one long-term plan with multiple short term goals.

Calvert County is dealing with an aging population. When Xinis started working with the hospital 25 years ago, the population was growing significantly.

For 15 years it grew at a rate of 5.5 percent per year, mostly people in their 30s or 40s and young families moving for work to Naval Air Station Patuxent River and Washington, D.C. Now those people are in their 50s and 60s and the population growth has slowed. This causes a need for specialists and services geared toward seniors, while maintaining services for every other age group.

While poverty and social issues affect other hospital’s futures, the age of the population is one of Calvert Memorial Hospital’s largest considerations. Individuals older than 65 use health care service four times more often than younger age groups, and that frequency increases with age, Xinis said.

The hospital has to look at geography, economics, demographics, population age and other factors when planning for the future. Because Calvert has few issues with poverty in relation to surrounding counties patients expect the hospital to “perform at a high level and provide top rated services,” Xinis said.

Getting the funds to maintain a high quality of care requires some creative thinking.

Plans are in place for the hospital to sell properties, such as office buildings, while retaining ownership of the property. Offices sold will offer the same services, just under different management, Xinis said.

Funds from property sales, among other revenue streams, will allow Calvert Memorial Hospital to open a third urgent care center in Calvert. Currently, there are urgent care centers in Solomons and Dunkirk. The new one would be in Price Frederick, Xinis said. Additionally, the hospital is studying the possibility of adding a new tower and increasing hos-

pital space. The goal is to ensure nobody travels more than 15 minutes to receive primary health care.

During the next five to 10 years, making sure individuals have access to the care they require will be a challenge because Medicaid is under financial strain, Xinis said.

“We have to provide more services with less dollars,” he said, adding health care facilities impact lives.

One of the biggest uncertainties in the future is health care, Xinis said. In 2014, as a result of the health care reform act, individuals will be able to take advantage of a healthcare exchange which, in theory, will be financially supported by the government and allow the hospital to offer covered benefits to individuals who previously had no insurance. Additionally, the Small Business Health Option Programs (SHOP) goes online in March 2014, which will allow businesses with fewer than 50 employees to purchase health insurance through an exchange.

The health care reform could put additional strain on hospitals, exacerbating doctor shortages.

The full impact will unfold as the health care act is implemented and the hospital finds out how many people take advantage of the new options.

In an effort to provide a high level of service and bring specialists to Calvert County, Calvert Memorial Hospital has partnered with Georgetown Hospital, Washington Hospital Center and Johns Hopkins, among other institutions. This program started in 2007, Xinis said.

Through these partnerships, Calvert County residents have access to neuroscientists, vascular care, and the breast health specialists without having to go too far from home.

The hospital seeks out doctors and centers that are market leaders to partner with, Xinis said, making sure Calvert Memorial Hospital has the best possible service. In addition to the partnerships, the hospital strives to bring in five to 10 new doctors every year, providing financial assistance to them to set up a practice in the county.

A new initiative is similarly designed to help patients stay at home as much as possible. The 2013 No Place Like Home initiative is targeted at ensuring comfortable transitions from the hospital home without patients returning to the emergency room, or for any reason other than regularly scheduled visits.

The new initiative covers the discharge system, making sure patients understand their medications and giving them access to an on-line portal to review interactive education systems from home. They provide Transition to Home nurses care for high risk patients to remind them of their post-hospitalization care and ensure their homes are safe and conducive for healing, Xinis said.

Xinis makes sure to give the employ-

Photos courtesy of Calvert Memorial Hospital James Xinis, left, works with hospital staff such as Bennie Garrett and employee of the year Heidi VanEsselstyn to offer quality care at Calvert Memorial Hospital.

ees at the hospital credit for the hard work they do. The hospital employs individuals who are knowledgeable and highly educated in their respective fields and able to assimilate advancements into their treatments. Currently, the hospital is hiring technicians and nurses, Xinis said.

Fundraising Efforts The hospital spends nearly $10 million every year on new equipment, just replacing machines and instruments that are worn down, Xinis said. This doesn’t cover new construction and other ventures. Monies that go into the hospital are used at the hospital. To help fill the gap, several fundraisers are held every year.

One of the biggest events of the year is the Harvest Ball, according to Associate Vice President of Corporate Communication and Client Service Kasia Sweeney.

This year will mark the 25th annual harvest ball. The money raised at the annual event goes toward a different need every year, this year going toward the hospital’s newest initiative.

Entertainment at the ball will be pro-

vided again by Nightlife, a Washington, D.C. band “known for their high energy,” Kasia said.

The event will be held again at the Show Place Arena, which will be transformed into an elegant ballroom designed

by Hargrove, Inc. This year’s theme – “There’s No Place Like Home” is a tribute to the Wizard of Oz. Guests will follow the “Yellow Brick Road” through a large silent auction area before enjoying a gourmet meal and dancing in the “Emerald City.”

Golf tournaments and a casino night ate among other annual fundraisers. The on site gift shop is another fundraising entity, recently joined by a thrift store in Dunkirk. The thrift store is open the first Saturday of every month from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and located in the Dunkirk Marketplace between Safeway and Judi’s Consignment Shop. Proceeds from the thrift store go toward the Sheldon E. Goldberg Center for Breast Care.

For more information, including ways to get involved, www.calverthospital.org. sarahmiller@countytimes.net

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How Do You Change Public Opinion?

By Susan Shaw Calvert County Commissioner, District 2 How do you change public opinion?

One way is to repeat the same assertions over and over, until they sound like they may have some basis in fact, even though real experience proves otherwise.

It is done all the time on the national level until we do not know who to believe. Thus, the Washington Post assigns Pinocchios for affiliation with the truth. No Pinocchios means no lies, no distortions, no lying by omission or any other way. 1 Pinocchio means a small lie ranging to 5 Pinocchios is a whopper. We all can think of a number of whoppers in the last national election.

What does a County Commissioner do on a local County level when a 5 Pinocchio whopper lands on the dais? It’s a dilemma!

Should the Commissioner just keep quiet and hope that the truth surfaces? If this non-action is chosen, the next time the whopper is repeated can be a step on the slope to turning an un-truth into something that may sound plausible with continued repetition.

What if the Commissioner refutes the Pinocchio whopper by stating clearly that there is no basis in fact for the assertion? Does it start the slippery slope of the public not knowing who to believe?

Here are a few FACTS: The County Budget could not possibly be the previous year’s expenditures increased by some specified percentage, because such an assertion would require that revenues increase by

the same percentage, which has not been true since the housing and employment crisis began. During a time of declining tax revenues, County government has had to add large budgetary items due to legislative action, such as the passage of the teacher pensions on to Counties, the required increase in the Maintenance of Effort, which is the County contribution to education funding, as well as major cuts to state pass through funds for road maintenance, to name just a few. These new mandates expand the budget.

Another FACT: in most instances in my experience, data collection justifies more spending, not less, increasing the cost of government provision of services. A quick example: we may know that a particular department is managing the reasonable workload of five people with four. They are doing it through technology or by being very efficient with their time and resources. We know this by witnessing the output of the employees. But, data collection shows that five people, not four, are needed. It doesn’t matter that the department was managing just fine with the four excellent employees who have a high level of job satisfaction for giving the public excellent service and managing more with less. The data collection has documented that they are over-worked and need a fifth employee. Job dissatisfaction begins to set in. The County budget grows, not just by a small percentage, but by significant additions as a domino effect occurs. An example of the domino effect on the County budget is that using call-taker data collection in the Sheriff’s Office demonstrates the need for more deputies to take calls. The more deputies, the more arrests; the more arrests the more jail space and detention officers are needed, along with more prosecutors and more judges. Expenditures no longer correlate with revenue. More revenue is needed.

Where does it come from? YOU, the taxpayer.

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The Referendum to Return Subsidies to Big Business On June 20, the Council of Chesapeake Beach passed a uniform rate structure with no subsidies. This is the first time in at least 25 years that select citizens or organizations will not received special rates on water and sewer usage. Families of Chesapeake Beach will no longer be subsidizing preferred businesses and large volume users. This was a great achievement and milestone for our town. It could not have happened without your public involvement and support. I thank you for that.

However, the new no subsidies rate structure is already under attack. No time was wasted by those who had their free lunch taken from them. A referendum has been launched by Wesley Donovan of the Rod n Reel to stay the new rate structure and attempt to re-instate subsidized rates. Do not be fooled. This referendum will not lower your rates unless you are a member of the class who received subsides in the past. This referendum does not apply to the 16 million dollars of rising expenditures related to the State of Maryland’s Enhanced Nutrient Removal system which the council has approved and I have repeatedly voted against. It only applies to the rate structure. The only question is will you be paying only for what you use or will you be subsidizing big business.

I urge you not to sign the petition to re-instate rate subsides. We have worked very hard against mercantilist policies. I hope this helps bring clarity to the issue of the circulating referendum.

If you have signed this referendum in error due to false pretenses by the presenter, please contact the Board of Elections, Town Hall, or the Town Attorney to have your name removed from the list of petitioners Thank you for your time and support.

Eric Reinhardt Chesapeake Beach Councilman

One Local Church Sets High Standard for Promoting Good Health Here is another example, worthy of spotlighting, that demonstrates how our Calvert County is comprised of a marvelous network of many wonderful and caring communities. The Brooks United Methodist Church hosted their Ministry Health Fair Saturday, June 29 on the church campus. They could serve as a role model for other congregations seeking to develop practical, relevant programs that address the whole-person needs of the community, including the physical, spiritual, emotional and relational ones. Brooks UMC had a DJ providing entertainment, a moon bounce activity for the children, free food and drink, numerous door prizes, a number of stations including blood pressure checks, cholesterol screening, CPR training along with others. It seemed to me that they had more than a dozen community healthcare and service providers present with information, resources and guidance on a whole host of health care issues. They had more than a dozen community healthcare and service providers present with information, resources and guidance on a whole host of health care issues. I happened to be there on behalf of Calvert Hospice. I learned a couple of things myself that I would do well to follow up as a result of making my own rounds with to my healthcare peers’ tables. Whatever becomes of our nation’s evolving health care in light of the tsunami of the aging demographic of our nation’s population, I am heartened to see that there are communities like Brooks UMC who are equipping parishioners and neighbors to navigate the unfamiliar (and sometimes unpredictable) waters of healthcare today...and to do so with passion, heart and “soul.” All of life may be seen through the lens of stewardship or as a sacred trust, including our measure of health and related healthcare decisions. Kudos to their Senior Pastor, Rev. James Robinson, along with Dr. Dolores Y. Rhodes and Dr. Y. Renee Bright and their entire Brooks’ team for doing the hard work that breathed this quality of caring to life!

Linzy Laughhunn Bereavement Coordinator Community Outreach Specialist Cavlert Hospice

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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.

Shirley Louise Wood, 79

Michael Leroy Wathen, 55

Shirley Louise Wood, 79, of Mechanicsville, Md., passed away on July 4, at Hospice House, Callaway, Md. Born on July 13, 1933 in Leonardtown, Md., she was the daughter of the late Ambrose and Lillian Wood.

Shirley was the loving wife of William Howard Wood, Jr. whom she married on April 26, 1952 in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Mechanicsville, Md., and who preceded her in death on March 24, 1998.

Shirley is survived by her children; Mike Wood (Robin), Jeff Wood, Brenda Dale (Steve), and Amy Wood (Bruce) all of Mechanicsville, Md., 4 grandchildren; Crystal Sweger of Chula Vista, CA, Kelly Rolfe of Linthicum, Md., Kevin Dale of Lusby, Md., and step grandchild Marcus Windsor of Mechanicsville, Md., 3 great grandchildren; Gavin Rolfe, Garret Rolfe, and Kaelynn Sweger, and sister Margaret “Peggy” Schindler of Mechanicsville, Md. Shirley is preceded in death by her brother Ambrose “Sonny” Wood.

Mrs. Wood graduated from St. Mary’s Academy in 1951, and was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s. County, Md. Shirley was a Bookkeeper for the family owned business Wood’s Paint Center for 31 years, retiring in 1998, and was a homemaker.

Shirley was a huge Baltimore Orioles fan, and enjoyed cooking, gardening, crocheting, playing bingo, and spending time with family.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, July 11, from 5 to 8 p.m. with prayers recited at 7 p.m. in the MattingleyGardiner Funeral, Leonardtown, Md. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, July 12, in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Mechanicsville, Md. with Father David Wells officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, Md. Pallbearers will be; Kevin Dale, Jay Wood, Kevin Wood, Timothy Schindler, Christopher Schindler, and John Leon.

In lieu of flowers donation may be made to Hospice House of St. Mary’s P.O. Box 625 Leonardtown, Md. 20650.

Arrangements provided by MattingleyGardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, Md.

Michael Leroy Wathen, 55, of Mechanicsville, Md., passed away on July 4, in Mechanicsville, Md. Born on June 8, 1958 in Leonardtown, Md., he was the son of the late James Leroy and Louise Elizabeth Morgan Wathen.

Michael is survived by his siblings; Margaret Ann Wathen Morgan of Mechanicsville, Md., Johnny Wathen of Bowie, Md., and Debra Gatton of Hollywood, Md. He is preceded in death by his sister Gwenette Wathen.

Michael enjoyed spending time with family, and friends, volunteering at Mount Zion United Methodist Church in Mechanicsville, Md., he was a fan of the Baltimore Orioles, and Washington Redskins.

The family received friends on Wednesday, July 10, from 5 to 6 p.m. in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, Md. A Funeral Service followed at 6 p.m. with Deacon Bill Nickerson officiating. Interment was private.

Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, Md.

Mary Ann Esperancilla, 93 Mary Ann Esperancilla of La Plata, Md. passed away July 6, at the age of 93.

Mary loved to occupy her time with reading, doing word search puzzles and playing with her pets. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She contributed a lot of her time to some of the local charities as well as spending time and helping the elderly. Mary was proud to say she was an American and was very patriotic to her country.

Mary is preceded in death by her husband Irineo.

She is survived by her son Lorenzo Senires Jr. and wife Louise, daughter Ann Paje and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

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Jack F. Schroth, 60 Jack F. Schroth, 60 of Bryans Road, Md, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on July 5. He was born in Washington, DC on February 5, 1953.

Jack was the beloved husband of Debbie Schroth for 37 years; loving father of Jaclyn Dresch (John) and Lauryn Norman (Steve); proud grandfather of Ava, Aubrie and Austin Dresch. He is also survived by his mother, Betty Newman, sisters, Sharon Shields, Trisha Patton, brothers, Kenny, Jimmy and Wayne Newman and father and mother-inlaw, Jim and Bobbie Reese.

He was preceded in death by his father, William Schroth, stepfather, Lee Newman, sister, Jean Brooks and granddaughter, Kenley Norman.

Jack's most treasured activity was spending time with his family. He enjoyed history as well as following current events and professional sports. Jack possessed a quick wit, and great sense of humor, and was a kind man, generous to all he met.

Family and friends will be received at Arehart-Echols Funeral Home, 211 St. Mary's Ave., La Plata, MD on Wednesday, July 10, from 6 to 8 p.m. Jack's Life Celebration will be held on Thursday, July 11, 11 a.m. (visitation beginning at 10 a.m.) at Calvary Gospel Church, Waldorf, Md. Interment will follow to Trinity Memorial Gardens, Waldorf, Md. Pallbearers will be Kenny Newman, Wayne Miller, Doug Miller, Randy Bowie, Roger Willis and Jake Weisman.

Memorial contributions may be made to: Calvary Gospel Church, 11150 Berry Rd. Waldorf, MD 20603.

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Nancy L. DeJongh, 88 Nancy L. deJongh, 88, of Solomons died June 26, at Calvert Memorial Hospital in Prince Frederick.

She was born July 6, 1924, in Capon Bridge, West Virginia, to Cutis and Eula (Strother) Spaid.

She was a retired supervisor for the C & P Telephone Company. She “came down the hill” to Washington, D.C. to support the war effort in 1942 starting as a switch board operator at the Pentagon. After being divorced very early in her marriage, she became a single mother, long before it was prevalent, and devoted much of her life to raising her only child and friend, Barbara.

She was a life member of the Telephone Pioneers of America. She was always an ac-

tive member of the Presbyterian Church wherever she was living. She enjoyed traveling but most of all she enjoyed her large family.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Alfretta Warren; brother, Glen Spaid; grandson, Kelly O’Brien; long time friend Michael Chaney; and her beloved Yorky’s Lady and Muffin.

She is survived by her daughter, Barbara O’Neal and her husband, Patrick, of Asbury-Solomons; sisters, Ruth Cheshire, Una Mae Yeakle, Betty Parkinson; half-brothers, Garland Spaid and Junior Spaid; grand daughter-in-law, June Hass and many nieces, nephews and their families.

A celebration of life was held at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 6, at the Asbury-Solomons Auditorium with the Rev. Charles Harrell and Meredith Syler officiating.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to the Asbury Solomons Island Benevolent Care Fund, 11100 Asbury Cr. Solomons, Md. 20688 or a charity of your choice.

Arrangements provided by Lee Funeral Home.

Michael Leroy Johnson, 34 Johnson, Michael Leroy, Jr. "Boobie" (Age 34) of Waldorf, Md. On Thursday, July 4, at the University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center in La Plata, Maryland, Michael Leroy Johnson, Jr. more affectionately called "Boobie" transitioned to eternal life.

Viewing, 9 a.m. until time of Service, 11 a.m., Wednesday, July 10, in the Chapel of Thornton Funeral Home, P.A., 3439 Livingston Road, Indian Head, Maryland. Interment, Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton, Md. Arrangements provided by Thornton Funeral Home.

Wilson Maurice Sneade, 85 Wilson was born on January 2, 1928 to the late William and Gladys Sneade in Princess Anne, MD. He joined the US Marine corps in 1946. He and Peggy were married in 1949. He was the owner of Sneade’s Ace Hardware in Chesapeake Beach, MD. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Peggy Ruth Sneade; beloved father to; Michael (Sandra) Sneade, Benita Sneade, David (Lynne) Sneade and David (Cheryl) Hirschman. Also survived by a brother, Edward (Barbara) Sneade, 8 grandchildren; Jason (Kristen) Sneade, Richard (Krysten) Sneade, Kimberly (Ernest) Shifflett, Karen (Mark) Kirk, Dana (Benjamin) Banyasz, Kelsey Sneade, Timothy (Ashlie) Hirschman and Jenilee (Joshua) Chapmon, and 4 great-grandchildren.; Jacob and Benjamin Shifflett and Addison and Aiden Kirk.

Arrangements provided by Lee Funeral Home.

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William Eckloff Sr., 81 William Eckloff, Sr., 81, of Hollywood, Md., died June 29, at MedStar St. Mary's Hospital in Leonardtown, Md. Born January 17, 1932, in Washington, D.C., he was the son of the late Earl Eckloff and Ethel Sweeney.

William was the owner of Melvin's Roofing Company, Inc for over thirty years until his retirement. He enjoyed camping, fishing, boating, and crabbing. He was an avid Redskin fan. He had a passion for cooking, and made many delicious meals.

He is survived by his wife, Patricia Ann Eckloff of Leonardtown, Md.; his children, Karen Eckloff of Hollywood, Md., Sandy Eckloff of Waldorf, Md., and William Eckloff, Jr. (Tracy) of Lexington Park, Md.; 18 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his children, Jerry Eckloff, Darlene Eckloff, and Robert Eckloff and his siblings, Melvin Eckloff, Marie Eckloff, Viola Eckloff, Joe Eckloff, and Skippy Eckloff.

Family received friends on Monday, July 8, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, Md. A prayer service will be held at 12 noon celebrated by Reverend Joseph Orlando. Interment will follow at Trinity Memorial Gardens in Waldorf, Md. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.

Janet Marie Duty, 67 Janet Marie Duty, age 67, of Owings, Md. passed away June 30 at University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore. She was born in Washington, D.C. on May 20, 1946 to Charles E Moore, III and Ella C. Conley Moore. Janet was raised in Upper Marlboro, MD and was a graduate of Frederick Sasscer High School.

Janet worked as a secretary on Andrews Air Force Base where she met and later married Clarence E. Duty originally of Grundy, VA. They were married on July 2, 1966 at chapel #2 on Andrews. They were transferred to Charleston, South Carolina. They returned to Andrews in 1972 and eventually settled in Forestville MD. After 14 years in Forestville the family relocated to Owings MD, where Janet and Clarence have lived for 27 years.

Janet was preceded in death by her father Charles E. Moore, III, and sister in law Deborah Moore. Surviving are her husband Clarence E. Duty; children Clarence E. Duty, Jr. and his wife Cindy of Prince Frederick, MD, William Scott Duty and his wife Robyn of Lusby, MD and Laura Christina Nicholson and her husband Paul of Sunderland, MD; grandchildren Rebecca Lauren Duty, Morgan Kyle Duty, Wesley Paul Nicholson, Matthew Ira Duty, Jacob Austin Duty, Taylor Marie Nicholson, Andrew William Duty and Joseph Conley Nicholson; mother Ella C. Moore of Prince Frederick and siblings Lynn Price of Prince Frederick, MD, Thomas E. Moore of Gambrills, MD and Dean Moore and his wife Michael of Carolina Shores, NC.

Friends may call on Thursday, July, 11 from 10 to 11 a.m. at Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., 8325 Mt. Harmony Lane, Owings where a Memorial Service and celebration of Janet’s life will follow at 11 a.m. Inurnment will take place at Maryland Veterans Cemetery Cheltenham.

William Arthur “Bill” Moore, 75 William Arthur “Bill” Moore, 75, of Owings, Md. passed away suddenly at his residence on July 1. He was born July 4, 1937 in Landover, Md. to Albert Llewellyn and Dorothy Beatrice (Greer) Moore. Bill was raised in Upper Marlboro on a tobacco farm and graduated from Frederick Sasscer High School. He served in the United States Army from January 7, 1963 to December 23, 1964 and completed his reserve obligation on December 31, 1968.

Bill was honorably discharged as a Staff Sergeant and while serving he earned the Good Conduct and Sharpshooter Medals. Bill married Margaret A. “Peg” (Pettit) Brown on February 4, 1970. They lived in Forestville, MD and in 1973 moved to Owings. He was employed as a boat mechanic with Southeast Marine in Camp Springs. Bill was a member of the Stallings-Williams American Legion Post 206 in Chesapeake Beach for 34 years, where he served as First Vice Commander, Second Vice Commander, and an Executive Committee member. He was a also a member of St. James’ Parish in Lothian. In his leisure time, Bill enjoyed watching sports, especially the Washington Redskins and Washington Nationals. He also loved dancing, playing golf and assisting the veterans who visited the American Legion. Most of all, Bill will be remembered as a good old soul.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Albert L. Moore, Jr. and sisters Ruth LoCastro, La Reau Miller, Mary Lou Kidwell and Dorothy Kidwell. He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years Margaret Anne “Peg” Brown Moore; sisters Lois Ellis of Edgewater, and Nancy Shifflet of Dunkirk, brothers Roger Moore of Brandywine and Barry Moore of Temple Hills, and by several nieces and nephews.

Family and friends were received on Monday, July 8 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., 8325 Mt. Harmony Lane, Owings, Md., where an American Legion service and celebration of Bill’s life followed at 7:30 p.m. Interment at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham will take place at a later date. Memorial donations in Bill’s name may be made to the StallingsWilliams American Legion Post 206 or St. James’ Parish. To leave condolences visit www.rauschfuneralhomes.com.

William Sherman “Bill” O’Berry, Jr., 72 William Sherman “Bill” O’Berry, Jr., 72 lifelong resident of Solomons, died at his home on July 3. He was born October 24, 1940 in Calvert County, to William Sherman O’Berry and

Katherine Cluff “Kitty” O’Berry. He was raised in Solomons and graduated from Calvert High School in 1958. He attended the University of Maryland for 2 years.

Bill started work as an outboard motor mechanic at the family business, O’Berry Marine Service while still in high school.

After graduation, he continued working at O’Berry Marine, and his love of cars began.

He worked on his ’57 Chevy “Knight Shifter” at the family business and began racing it at Aquasco Speedway. His passion for automobiles and racing continued his entire life, drag racing and circle track being his favorite.

He joined the Teamsters Union and was a heavy equipment operator/diesel mechanic.

He usually worked nights, which enabled him to devote more time to working on his race car and his friends that raced. He raced nationwide with Larry Kopp and also raced with Ronald Poore and Kenny Keir. In 1991, he started working for Henry Guyther at Henry’s Engineering as a hi-performance hose and fitting specialist. He remained involved with racing through his many old friends and new alike. He created “WSO Research” to help friends and clients with racing needs and was consulted up until the time of his passing. His vast knowledge of racing/ engines will never be replaced or replicated.

His love of Hot Rods kept him at car shows near and far. Bill still met with a large group of his high school buddies for lunch.

Bill was predeceased by his parents and his brother, Philip C. O’Berry. He is survived by his nieces Shawne L. O’Berry of Great Mills, and Shayna C. O’Berry of Clinton, Md., and devoted companion Carolyn Fike Schindler of Solomons,Md. Honorary Pallbearers are Kenny Keir, Adam Keir, Tommy Carroll, J.W. Langley, James “Buddy” Gott, Harold Denton and Henry Guyther, and R. Howard Pouncey. Visitation is Thursday, July 11 at Rausch Funeral Home, Lusby, Maryland, from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. with services at 1 p.m. Interment will be private.

Raymond Insley “Steve” Humphreys, 75 Raymond Insley “Steve” Humphreys, 75, of Lusby, Md. passed away on July 5 at his residence. He was born on August 8, 1937 in Prince Frederick, Md. to the late Sara G. and Robert C. Humphreys. He was the beloved husband of Christine M. Humphreys whom he married on November 15, 1974 in Solomons, Md. Raymond was a life long Calvert County resident and worked as a Boat Carpenter at Dodsons Boat Yard for 30 years, retiring in 1998.

Raymond in survived by his wife of 38 years Christine M. Humphreys; children, Lionel Humphreys and wife Imelda, Karen Greenborn and husband Brian, and Jaime Henson and husband Trever; three grandchildren and one great grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Curtis “Buddy” Humphreys, Lilly May Lynch, and Mary “Sis” Dodson.

All services were private. Arrangements provided by Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., Lusby, Md.

William Lorenzo Johnson, 61 William Lorenzo Johnson, 61, of Lusby, Md. passed away on June 22 at Future Care Pineview Nursing Rehabilitation Center, Clinton, Md. William Lorenzo Johnson was born June 27, 1951 in Calvert County, Md. "Piggy" as he was known to his family and friends attended the Calvert County Public Schools.

He loved to play baseball and basketball in his spare time.

William worked various construction jobs throughout the Washington DC metropolitan area. He spent time caring for his grandchildren and assisting in the care of Quentin Mackall for a number of I years. He was loved by everyone for his great sense of humor.

William was preceded in death by his father, Sam Willett and two grandchildren.

William leaves to cherish his memories: his mother Virginia Johnson, 3 children: Katina Johnson, William Johnson Jr., and Christopher Johnson. 1 sister: Susan Harris (Francis), 2 brothers: Lester Johnson (Vera) and Bobby Harris (Melissa), one aunt: Mary Johnson, 11 grandchildren: Alyssa, J.R., Dominique, Sarah, Matthew, Xavier, Cameron, Caden, Karell, Keontre, Kamia, and Kameron. 7 nieces; 5 nephews; 12 great nieces; 7 great nephews and a host of loving cousins, extended family, and friends. He also leaves to cherish the memories of a very special person that was a part of his life for many years, Ava Gray.

Funeral service was held on Thursday, June 27 at 11 a.m. at Carroll Western UM Church, Prince Frederick, Md. with Rev. Roland M. Barnes officiating.

The interment was at Carroll Western Cemetery, Prince Frederick, Md. The pallbearers were Hosie Butler, Donald Chew, Sammy Brooks, Oscar Chew, Marcus Willett and Gerald Boyd The honorary pallbearers was William Jones Funeral arrangements provided by Sewell Funeral Home, Prince Frederick, Md.

William Perry Lauder, 44 William Perry Lauder, 44, of Villagio Ignautis Centrias Cavite Philippines passed away Sunday, July 7 at a hospital in the United Arab Emirates. He was born December 22, 1968 in Prince Frederick, Maryland. He lived in North Beach and upon graduating from Northern High School, he joined the United States Air Force, where he traveled the world and had a wonderful twenty eight year career.

He was very special and loved everything life had to offer, especially his family, friends, pets, cars and his unicycle.

He is survived by his wife Terry Lauder; children Ivan Tendenilla, Ivie Tendenilla and Aaliwah Lauder of the Philippines. Also surviving are his mother Lola M. Rose of Red House, Virginia; brothers Preston King of Lusby, Maryland and James King of North Beach, Maryland; sisters Theresa King of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and Tawnya Slagle of Petersburg, Virginia; one niece, two nephews and many friends throughout the world. Services for Mr. Lauder were held in the Philippines.

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Calvert’s End Hunger Receives $15,000 Grant End Hunger In Calvert County received a $15,000 grant from The Bank of America Charitable Foundation Inc. Last summer, in partnership with the JATC IBEW Local 26 Electricians Union and Southern Maryland Tri-County Community Council, End Hunger In Calvert County launched their Electrical Training Job-Training Program to get Calvert County residents back to work. This grant money is designated to fund the programs second year.

“The Bank of America Charitable Foundation is dedicated to providing opportunity for all in its commitment to our communities,” says Jeannan Peterson, Senior Vice President of Market Development of Greater Washington. “Providing support to organizations like End Hunger In Calvert County, which provides opportunity and improves the quality of life in our communities, is key to our strategy to build capacities that truly make a difference.”

Over 80 applicants attended the first information session (which was mandatory for admission) on Monday July 8 at Chesapeake Church. Of those eighty, thirty will be admitted and classes begin in September. Last year,

the program graduated 24 individuals.

“Because of The Bank of America Charitable Foundation, we will be able to provide the Electrical Training Program completely free to our students, including tuition and tools,” says Rev. Robert P. Hahn chairman of End Hunger In Calvert County. “Our mission at End Hunger is to help move people from dependency to self-sufficiency. Because of the Electrical Training Program, individuals who were once not able to provide for their families now can. Real life change, that’s what it’s about for us.”

The fifteen-week course is a combination of classroom lectures, taught by certified instructors at the Calvert Career Center, as well as hands on practicums. Students receive 90 hours of training experience and became certified in OSHA, CPR, and basic first aid.

Graduates join the residential program through the Electrician Union and are qualified for above entry-level positions with electrical companies. Many begin pursuing a career with the Electrician Union’s apprenticeship program.

Visit endhungercalvert.org/works for more information and to get involved.

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Bad Company with Paul Rodgers performs live Friday, August 2 at the Calvert Marine Museum! Tickets are on sale now for $47 and $57 and can be purchased by phone at 1-800-787-9454, in person at Prince Frederick Ford/Dodge (cash or check only), or online at www.calvertmarinemuseum.com.

Become a Calvert Marine Museum member for special perks and the opportunity to purchase the best seats first next season at www. calvertmarinemuseum.com/membership.

Ticket buyers will get a rare chance to hear the amazing voice of Bad Company’s original lead singer Paul Rodgers perform live in Solomons at the PNC Waterside Pavilion at 7:30 p.m. Bad Company released a string of six albums, yielding international hits "Can't Get Enough," "Bad Company," "Feel Like Makin' Love," and many others penned by the main songwriters Paul Rodgers and Mick Ralphs. Original members Rodgers, Ralphs, and Kirke will be joined on stage by guitarist Howard Leese and bassist Todd Ronning (from Paul Rodgers solo band). Original bassist Boz Burrell passed away in 2006.

Proceeds from the summer concert series support the education and preservation efforts of the Calvert Marine Museum.

This event would not be possible without the generous support of many local businesses. Waterside 2013 sponsors include Prince Frederick Ford/Dodge, All American Harley-Davidson, Bay Weekly, Coors Light, Comcast, DirectMail.com, Holiday Inn Select Solomons, Isaac’s Restaurant & Pub,

Photo courtesy of Calvert Marine Museum

Kelly Generator & Equipment, Inc., Leitch Heating & Air Conditioning, MetroCast, Quick Connections Answering Service, Inc., Roy Rogers-Solomons, Southern Maryland Newspapers, and 98 STAR FM. Gates open at 6 p.m. with music, food, and drinks available on site. Chairs and coolers are not permitted. For additional information or to purchase tickets, please visit the museum’s website at www.calvertmarinemuseum.com. To reach a staff member, please call 410-326-2042, ext. 16, 17, or 18.

The museum is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $9.00 for adults, $7 for seniors and military with valid I.D., and $4 for children ages 5 – 12; children under 5 and museum members are always admitted free.

For more information about the museum, upcoming events, or membership, visit the website at www.calvertmarinemuseum.com or call 410-326-2042. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.

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A View From The

Bleachers The Relief Of Victory

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Newsmakers

Special Olympics Teams Rack Up the Hardware

By Ronald N. Guy Jr. Contributing Writer

By Alex Panos Staff Writer

Paul Simon’s song “Mrs. Robinson” included the iconic verse, “Where have you gone Joe DiMaggio?/A nation turns its lonely eyes to you.” Simon’s words were meant as a sincere, although melancholy tribute to an extremely private and regal sports hero – the kind who now gets consumed and distorted by the hyper-consumption of modern pop culture. The song was released in 1968, 17 years after DiMaggio retirement, but it was still Joltin’ Joe who left Simon nostalgic for the way things used to be – and understandably so. Before World War II, DiMaggio embodied the hope of Yankees fans in the post-Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig era (no pressure, Joe). In 1941, DiMaggio’s remarkable 56-game hitting streak became a daily, national respite from the escalating war in Europe. And when he returned from military service for the 1946 season, it was DiMaggio and the great game of baseball that helped a nation heal.

DiMaggio, as Simon immortalized, handled these enormous pressures during and after his career with incomparable grace. Still, at times he must have longed to escape the expectations of others and to be an anonymous ball player or an “average Joe” strolling the streets of New York. It is a feeling he rarely, if ever knew after debuting with the Yankees in 1936 – ironically a year with great sports significance across the pond.

Every June tennis’ best gather at the All England Club for perhaps the sport’s most prestigious tournament: The Wimbledon Championships.

Each edition of Wimbledon renews Great Britain’s desperation for “one of its boys” to win their tennis national title. For the record, Fred Perry was the last British man to win Wimbledon in - you guessed it - 1936. The years since - all 77 of them – have made a Wimbledon championship a national obsession. Tim Henman, a highly ranked player in the late 90’s and early 2000’s got close to exorcising Great Britain’s curse, but lost in the semifinals 4 times. Great Britain has now turned “its lonely eyes” to Andy Murray, its latest would-be hero. Murray, ranked second in the world, has been steadily ascending at Wimbledon, reaching the semifinals in 2009-11 and losing a heartbreaking final in 2012.

Murray’s talent and heavy flirtations with ending Great Britain’s drought have created a surreal aura around his Wimbledon matches. The collective anxiety is apparent (even through a T.V screen 3,000 miles away). The crowd gasps whenever his shots near an out of bounds line and groans when he loses points. They watch his matches through their fingers and with the look of someone in both emotional pain and on the verge of vomiting. Murray, too, bears the weight of a nation. He appears mentally distressed and physically uncomfortable. It’s an altogether excruciating exercise. An American sports synonym might be the scene from Wrigley Field whenever the Cubs threaten to win their first World Series since 1908.

And so it was as Murray fought his way into the 2013 Wimbledon final. This time, though, he successfully carried a nation’s hopes and defeated Novak Djokovic to claim Great Britain’s first men’s singles title at Wimbledon since Joe DiMaggio was a rookie. A nation’s worth of lonely, lowly and desperate eyes erupted in jubilation. For Murray, joy was certainly present and will swell over time, but his overwhelming emotion appeared to be relief – that it was over and that he escaped last year’s agony. He couldn’t possibly have enjoyed being in that moment or playing Wimbledon at all. It wasn’t about him; it was about delivering what a transfixed nation wanted most.

This is no one’s fault, of course. The British shouldn’t be criticized for their national pride. Murray can’t be blamed for his nationality or his tennis acumen and he couldn’t have fathomed inheriting a national initiative when he first grabbed a racket. Nevertheless, the visual of a weary Murray at Centre Court is a reminder that our goals and life-decisions must be, whenever possible, our own. Altering one’s personal paths to satisfy the expectations others will temper the thrill garnered from any victory and leave us mostly relieved that we made someone else smile.

Athletes in the St. Mary’s County Special Olympics program traveled to Towson University last month to compete in the state competitions, against athletes from all over Maryland, in track and field, swimming and bocce ball.

This year, 33 of the 53 track and field competitors, ranging from age 11 to 60, received at least one gold medal, including four a piece from Tikira Blackwell and Marcus Davis.

Volunteer Susan Chapplear said Andrew Gill thrilled the audience in the 200-meter race with a late come from behind victory on the final stretch.

Athlete Jerry Gatton, who is blind, and his guide Dale Becker set their personal best record in route to winning the gold medal in the 100-meter run.

Chapplear added, Joey Owens too set his personal best in the shot put competition, despite battling through a number of injuries to compete.

Avery Long dominated the high jump and long jump during the event.

Long also ran the fastest 200-meter of the weekend in addition to setting the top mark in the jumps St. Mary’s County athletes racked up 20 gold, two silver and three bronze medals in the swimming games.

The swim team, which has traveled to Charles and Calvert counties for qualifying events, competed in two relay races, 25 meter freestyle, 25 meter backstroke and 50 meter freestyle.

The bocce events took place on the university’s soccer field, and 27 competitors from St. Mary’s County took home 11 gold, seven silver and five bronze medals in singles matches.

They also were awarded five gold, four silver and four bronze for their efforts in the doubles matches.

“By far the most exciting matches of the two days pitted St. Mary’s athletes against fellow teammates,” Chapplear said.

James Sewell defeated Tom Stewart by a single point in the last frame – a point decided

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by a quarter of an inch.

In doubles, Linda Higgs and Mary Herbert were beating Stewart and Sewell – now teammates – for majority of the match before the men began a furious rally to come back and win.

The athletes, who began training for competition in mid-March, were exhuberant on the bus up to Towson, eager to take part in the entire two-day experience.

“They were as excited about the dorm, dining hall experience, parade and dance as they were about the athletic competition,” Chappelear said.

The national competitions will take place next June, and feature over 3,500 athletes and 80,000 spectators, according to Chappelear.

Gold medal winners are eligible to be selected in a random draw this month, most of who will participate in sports such as kayaking, soccer, flag football, cycling, bowling and basketball, Chappelear said.

Visit stmaryso.org, email somdsmc@ md.metrocast.net or call 301-481-7049 for more information about the Special Olympics. alexpanos@countytimes.net

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The Calvert Gazette is always looking for more local talent to feature!

To submit art or band information for our entertainment section, e-mail sarahmiller@countytimes.net.

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Entertainment Calendar Thursday, July 11 • Dave Norris DB McMillan’s (23415 Three Notch Road, California) – 6 p.m.

Friday, July 12 • Hi Heat Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 8 p.m.

Bring Back Bingo

By Kimberly Alston Contributing Writer While the reason behind its allure still manages to elude some, the appeal of bingo in both a competitive and friendly setting has captivated many people in the community, some for longer than others.

David Facini of the Hollywood Fire Department used to be in charge of the bingo hall there for four years. In fact, because of its relevance in the public, part of being a member of the firehouse means working the bingo hall once about every two months. “It’s really time consuming,” Facini said of the job.

The Hollywood Fire Department hosts a bingo night every Wednesday, starting at 6:45 p.m., for about four hours at a time.

As many as 140 people can be seen in the hall on those nights.

“We have to compete with ADF bingo,” Facini sad, “But people still come out”. Because the proceeds from each night go to the fire house, the jackpot is a good way to give a little bit back to the people that come out.

There are certain special benefits that come with playing bingo at the firehouse. During the week surrounding Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas, the firehouse also gives away five turkeys and hams, sponsored by McKay’s, via a ticket drawing during the night. In addition to that, there is also user-generated input frequently from the players of the game such as more money being added to the jackpot winnings.

Although only those 18 and older can actively participate in the games, anyone is welcome to come out and have fun. The fire department also offers community service for kids in high school who need it if they are willing to work during bingo, they can get four hours of service learning hours per night.

For a more intimate bingo experience, the Optimist Club in Owings hosts community nights on Monday mornings at 11 a.m. and Thursday and Saturday evenings at 7:30 p.m. for $14 games the entire night can be played. Proceeds from those nights go into programs that the Optimist Club funds, such as college scholarships for Calvert County students and different events throughout the year. The club offers games for anyone 12 and older, and there is a very laid back, welcoming environment during the night.

The Optimist Club has been hosting these bingo nights for about 10 years, and it, “seems to be going well,” said volunteer Nancy Glorius. Most of the players there are regulars, but new members are welcome and encouraged to come out. There are about 40 to 60 people at the events and volunteers are available to help and encourage new members and people who have never played the game before. “We strive to make it a social activity,” Glorius said, and to, “provide a good game at a fair price”.

For more information on the Hollywood Fire Department Bingo nights, visit their website at www.hvfd7.com. And for information on the Optimist Club bingo, call 410-257-0832 news@countytimes.net

Calvert Marine Museum Rocks the Island

• John Previti, Barry Hart and Frankie Shegogue The Westlawn Inn (9200 Chesapeake Avenue, North Beach) – 7:30 p.m.

• DJ Dave Vera’s White Sands Beach Club (1200 White Sands Drive, Lusby) – 7 p.m.

• Hydra FX Anthony’s Bar and Grill (10371 Southern Maryland Blvd, Dunkirk) – 9 p.m.

Saturday, July 13 • Sam Grow Band at North Beach Festival North Beach Pavilion (9036 Bay Ave, North Beach) – 6 p.m.

• David Flood Port of Leonardtown Winery (23190 Newtowne Neck Rd, Leonardtown) – 5 p.m.

• The Not So Modern Jazz Quartet The Westlawn Inn (9200 Chesapeake Avenue, North Beach) – 7:30 p.m.

• Billy Breslin Running Hare Vineyard (150 Adelina Road Prince Frederick) – 12 p.m.

• Hydra FX The Green Turtle (98 Solomons Island Rd, Prince Frederick) – 7 p.m.

• Corn Hole Tournamnet and Fundraiser Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 2 p.m.

Sunday, July 14 • Top Tomato Cookbook book signing Caught My Eye Store (26005 Point Lookout Rd Leonardtown) – 1 p.m.

• Fran Scuderi Running Hare Vineyard (150 Adelina Road Prince Frederick) – 1 p.m.

Photos by Kalnasy Photography

Monday, July 15 • Fair Warning DB McMillan’s (23415 Three Notch Road, California) – 5 p.m.

• Team Trivia Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 7 p.m.

Tuesday, July 16 • Mason Sebastian DB McMillan’s (23415 Three Notch Road, California) – 5 p.m.

As part of their Waterside Music Series, Calvert Marine Museum hosted their second sold-out concert of the year last Friday night. The concert opened with Bad Seed Rising, a local band from Baltimore, then followed with performances by Halestorm, Daughtry and 3 Doors Down.

• John and Patty Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 7 p.m.

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Real Estate for Sale 2.8 secluded acres overlooking a pond.

Hardwood floors. Fireplace in family room is great place to spend the holidays. The kitchen has many stainless upgrades and over looks the family room. Separate dining room and living room. Large master with a room that could be used for an office. Large detached 3 car garage/shop w/ 800+ sq ft overhead storage. Hot tub and large back deck. Price: $439,000. Call 240-561-2144.

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Apartment Rentals Large 2BDRM apartment with sep kitchen and living room area. 20mins from Waldorf and Lexington Park.

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Pets are allowed, no yard access. Price: $1200. Call 301-399-0413 or email bbmangel36@gmail.com.

Prince Frederick, Maryland (Calvert County). Nice room in private home with 2 closets and storage area. Less than 1 mile to all shopping, and CSM. Public transportation across the street.

Includes utilities, AC, WIFI, and cable.

Available immediately. Call Rick 443968-4727. Rent: $600.00

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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

Experience Dump Truck Drivers needed. Must have 3 years of driving experience with 1 year of hauling asphalt. Willing to work day or night or Part-time hauling asphalt within the Tri-County area. Contact Kevin Dyson at (301) 996-4626 or (240) 431-1722

We are looking for a full time cashier/ receptionist to begin immediately!

Seeking a very responsible, outgoing, self-motivated team player with great customer service skills! Experience is plus! We offer excellent benefits including health care, competitive salary (with experience), paid holidays/vacations and a fun work environment! If you are interested, please contact Turk at #301449-5900 or email your resume to turk@ clintoncycles.com.

Fenwick Landing Adult Day Center and Assisted Living is now accepting applications for PT housekeeper. If interested please come by 11665 Doolittle Drive Waldorf MD for application. Please no phone calls.

Growing electrical contractor looking for electricians and helpers for DC Metro area.

Salary based on experience with an excellent benefit package. Please Only serious, dependable and hardworking applicants need to apply. Reliable transportation and hand tools are a must. This is a drug free workplace and testing will be required. Please email resume to rdavis@partnerselec.com

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Out&About Wednesday, July 10 • Rock the Dock Summer Concert Series: Beach Music Chesapeake Beach Resort & Spa 4165 Mears Ave., Chesapeake Beach, 7 to 9:45 p.m.

866-312-5596 • www.chesapeakebeachresortspa.com Enjoy an evening of live music at the waterfront Boardwalk Cafe.

Thursday, July 11 • Sea Squirts 14200 Solomons Island Rd, Solomons, 10:30 to 11 a.m.

Be A Tree! Through motions, story, and song, we will learn about trees while exploring the grounds. Free drop-in program for 18 months to three years and their caregivers.

• Rock the Dock Summer Concert Series: Tribute Bands Chesapeake Beach Resort & Spa 4165 Mears Ave., Chesapeake Beach, 7 to 9:45 p.m.

866-312-5596 • www.chesapeakebeachresortspa.com Enjoy an evening of live music at the waterfront Boardwalk Cafe.

• July Business After Hours 690 Prince Frederick Blvd. Prince Frederick 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Join Tidewater Dental of Prince Frederick for an Independence Day Celebration! This All American Event will feature the best American cuisine and beverages.

Bring your staff to tour our ultra-modern facility and see the future of Dentistry. BAHs are FREE for Chamber members but we ask that you register online at www.calvertchamber.org as a courtesy to the business that will be hosting the event.

• Tour of the Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum 10515 Mackall Road, St. Leonard, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.

410-586-8501 • www.jefpat.org Enjoy a free behind-the-scenes tour of the

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Community Events

Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory, a state-of-the-art facility that houses more than 8 million artifacts, including collections from every county in Maryland. Visitors can get up close and personal with our conservators and collections. Group tours are offered year round for a small fee. Call 410-586-8501 or email jppm@mdp.state.md.us for more information. Reservations are not required.

• Bay Breeze Concert Series: The Dixie Ramblers Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum 4155 Mears Ave., Chesapeake Beach, 7:30 p.m.

410-257-3892 • www.cbrm.org Join us on the front porch of the Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum for a free concert!

Friday, July 12 • Friday Night Farmers Market, Classic Car Cruise-in and Art Fair 5th through 7th streets and Bay Avenue, North Beach, 6 to 9 p.m.

301-855-6681 • www.northbeach. org The place to be every Friday, May through October! This weekly market offers seasonal delights from local farms including fresh, flavorful fruits and vegetables, fresh herbs, cheese, meat, seafood, fresh-baked goods, cut flowers and bedding plants. You can sample the wines from Calvert County wineries and purchase by the glass or bottle. Classic car enthusiasts can enjoy some of the coolest vehicles in the area at the Classic Car Cruise-In. The Art Fair promotes a vibrant art culture through the support of passionate local artists. The North Beach Art Fair program helps community-based artists and art organizations make locally produced art available to community residents and visitors.

• Rock the Dock Summer Concert Series: DJs Chesapeake Beach Resort & Spa 4165 Mears Ave., Chesapeake Beach, 6 to 10:30 p.m.

866-312-5596 • www.chesapeakebeachresortspa.com Enjoy an evening of live music at the waterfront Boardwalk Cafe.

Saturday, July 13 • Sharkfest!

14200 Solomons Island Rd, Solomons,10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

One of our most popular family events. Visit in the Live Shark Pavilion!

See live Atlantic Sturgeon and Repiles.

Play shark games, enjoy artful face painting ($5 fee), paint a shark mural, make a shark craft, see incredible shark fossils collected by the Fossil Club. Admission applies, free for members. No comp passes will be accepted this day; no strollers inside the museum.

• Lighthouse Adventure Cruise: Northern Bay 14200 Solomons Island Rd, Solomons Participants will see lighthouses as they cruise aboard a private charter boat.

The cost is $130; $120 for members. Registration required at least 5 business days in advance. Call 410-326-2042 ext. 41 to register.

• Rock the Dock Summer Concert Series Chesapeake Beach Resort & Spa 4165 Mears Ave., Chesapeake Beach, 6:30 to 10:45 p.m.

866-312-5596 • www.chesapeakebeachresortspa.com <http://www.chesapeakebeachresortspa.com> Enjoy an evening of live music at the waterfront Boardwalk Cafe.

• Flag Ponds Kayak Trip Flag Ponds Nature Park 1525 Flag Ponds Parkway, Lusby, 8 a.m. to noon 410-535-5327 • www.calvertparks. org Moderately strenuous journey, paddling experience required. For ages 12 and older.

• Concert on the Pavilion: Sam Grow 9032 Bay Ave., North Beach, 6 to 8 p.m.

410-257-9618 • www.northbeachmd. org

Sunday, July 14 • Rock the Dock Summer Concert Series Chesapeake Beach Resort & Spa 4165

Mears Ave., Chesapeake Beach, 4 to 8 p.m.

866-312-5596 • www.chesapeakebeachresortspa.com Enjoy an evening of live music at the waterfront Boardwalk Cafe.

Monday, July 15 • Monday Morning Movies Calvert Library, Prince Frederick, 10 to 11 a.m.

Bring the little ones for movies and a story. We’ll complete a coloring sheet too • Calvert Eats Local- Buy Local Challenge Pot Luck Calvert Library, Prince Frederick, 7 p.m.

Calvert Eats Local-Buy Local Challenge Potluck. 7:00-8:30pm. Join Calvert Eats Local in a giant potluck celebrating local food. Bragging rights to those who bring the dishes with the lowest # of “food miles.” Bring your plate, utensils, cup and napkin for a truly green experience!

• Vacation Bible School Lutheran Bay Church, 9463 HG Trueman Road, Lusby, 6 to 8 p.m.

Join us for Road Trip: Route 3:16, to learn about Jesus our Savior. Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran Church invites children from age 4 through grade 8 to participate in Bible stories, crafts, games, and snacks.

The program will be held on the church grounds, Free. Please pre-register at www. shepherdofthebay.com or by calling 410231-2075. Like us on Facebook for more updates!

Tuesday, July 16 • Board of Trustees Meeting Calvert Library, Prince Frederick, 2 p.m.

Calvert Library board of trustees monthly meeting.

• Summer Wii Gaming Calvert Library, Prince Frederick, 2 p.m.

Join us to play Nintendo Wii, Try out Rock Band, Guitar Hero and more. All ages welcome.

Library Events Thursday, July 11 • Can You Dig It? Calvert Library Fairview Branch (Rt. 4 and Chaneyville Road, Owings) – 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Learn about the world beneath your feet. The program features a related story, craft, and snack each week. For children from Kindergarten to 5th grade. Registration not required. 410-257-2101 • Can You Dig It? Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick) – 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Learn about the world beneath your feet. The program features a related story, craft, and snack each week. For children from Kindergarten to 5th grade. Registration not required. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862

• Town Hall Meeting Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick) – 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Re-visiting the Calvert County Comprehensive Plan in light of new social, environmental and economic realities. Co-sponsored

by LWV, Commission for Women, Southern Maryland Action Coalition, Calvert Mediation Center, Concerned Black Women and Calvert Interfaith Council. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862

Friday, July 12 • On Pins & Needles Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick) – 7 to 8 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, July 13 • Summer Storytime

Calvert Library Interim Southern Branch (13920 H.G. Trueman Road, Solomons) – 10 to 10:30 a.m.

Children enjoy books and language through short stories, songs, fingerplays and flannel stories. No registration required.

410-326-5289

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! 410-326-5289

• Intro to Windows 8 Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick) – 1 to 2:30 p.m.

Is your business moving to Windows 8? Maybe you are upgrading your computer at home? Join Microsoft manager Rich Ball as he presents an introduction to Windows 8. There will be a Windows 8 PC to try, and you can bring your own if you have specific questions. Those registered will also receive a free book on using Windows 8. Please register. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862

• Monday Morning Movies Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick) – 10 to 11 a.m.

Bring the little ones for movies and a story. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862

• Brain Games: Mahjong, Scrabble & more Calvert Library Interim Southern Branch (13920 H.G. Trueman Road, Solomons) – 1

Monday, July 15

• Calvert Eats Local-Buy Local Challenge Potluck Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick) – 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Join Calvert Eats Local in a giant potluck celebrating local food. Bragging rights to those who bring the dishes with the lowest number of “food miles.” Bring your plate, utensils, cup and napkin for a truly green experience! 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862

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Senior Citizen News SENIOR LIVING

CLUES ACROSS

1. Br. University town river 4. Wasting of a bodily organ 9. London radio station 12. Olive family plants 14. 24th Greek letter 15. A bottle that contains a drug 16. A fused explosive device 17. Polish air show city 18. Swedish rock group 19. Next to 21. Spiny pasture wire 23. Apulian capital city 25. Oahu lookout Nuuanu ____ 26. Cathode-ray tube 29. Woodbine vine 34. Bigger than rabbits 36. Sailor 37. Equalled 15 rupees 38. Object worshipped as a god 39. Point midway between E and SE 40. Indonesian islands 41. Afflicted 43. A way to soak 44. Stitch closed a falcon’s eyes 45. Capacity to resolve a riddle 48. The Science Guy Bill 49. Polite interruption sound 50. Visual receptor cell sensitive to color 52. Armed fighting 55. Member of U.S. Navy 59. Dull sustained pain 60. Gives birth to horse 64. Coke or Pepsi 65. Its ancient name was Araxes 66. Former US gold coin worth $10 67. UC Berkeley School of Business 68. 3rd largest whale 69. Negligible amounts 70. Explosive

Center Participant Forms The next time you are in a senior center please fill out a new Senior Participant Form with your correct address, phone number and emergency contact information. If you eat lunch at the centers, also fill out the nutrition survey found on page two of the participant form which helps determine your nutritional health. The Maryland Department of Aging requires each participant to complete these forms once a year.

CLUES DOWN

1. Ty, “The Georgia Peach” 2. Am. century plant 3. Microelectromechanical systems (abbr.)

4. Matador 5. Doctors’ group 6. Supporting a road 7. Consciousness of your identity 8. Brazilian ballroom dance 9. Supports trestletree 10. Baseball’s Ruth 11. Sheathed or covered 13. First month of ancient Hebrew calendar 15. Swollen or knotty veins 20. Dashes 22. Styptic 24. Performing services temporarily 25. Affected by fever 26. Sprouting figurine pets

27. NY’s ____ City Music Hall 28. Trail a bait line 30. Tripod 31. Best-known Kadai language 32. Louis XIV court composer Jean Baptiste 33. Wipe out information 35. Moves to a higher place 42. Author Roald 44. Auld lang __, good old days 46. Made stronger: ___ up 47. Throws lightly 51. Components considered individually 52. Bleats 53. A unit of area 54. Citizen of Bangkok 56. Water travel vessel 57. Ardor 58. Earth’s rotation direction 61. Paddle 62. Honorable title (Turkish) 63. Bachelor of Laws

Calvert Pines Senior Center (CPSC) All regular activities are cancelled at Calvert Pines Senior Center July 15 – 19 due to the Intergenerational Summer Camp. The Pool Room is closed through Friday, July 19 at noon. Eating Together Lunch will be served.

Celebrate summer with a Grilled Steak Dinner, Wednesday, July 31, 5 p.m.

Dinner includes steak, macaroni salad, corn on the cob, grilled vegetables, grilled bananas and ice cream, ice tea and lemonade. Must pre-register by July 24. Fee: $12 North Beach Senior Center (NBSC) Celebrate summer fun with us at Life’s a Beach activities at the center during the month of July. Stop by the center Thursday, July 18, 10:30 a.m. and enjoy an ice cream cone with friends.

tour highlights include our presidents and first ladies. Lunch will be at the Courtyard Café. The $40 fee includes transportation, lunch and tour.

Appreciate the colors of fall while visiting Thomas Jefferson’s home and property, Monticello, in Charlottesville, Va., Thursday, October 10. The trip will include a guided house and garden tour followed by lunch at The Café at Monticello. There will be free time for relaxing, shopping or exploring other areas of Monticello. The $70 fee includes transportation, tour fee and lunch.

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 410-5354606 or 301-855-1170, North Beach Senior Center at 410-257-2549, or Southern Pines Senior Center at 410-586-2748.

Monday, July 15: Salad w/Chicken Strips, Pickled Beets, Pickle, Breadsticks, Oatmeal Cookie Tuesday, July 16: Sloppy Joes, Potato Salad, Baked Beans, Zucchini, Fresh Fruit Wednesday, July 17: Tuna Casserole, Peas, Wheat Bread, Fresh Fruit, Brownie Thursday, July 18: Egg Salad Croissant, Waldorf Salad, Green Pepper Slices w/ Dip, Cantaloupe Friday, July 19: BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwich, Salad, BBQ Baked Beans, Potato Salad, Fruit

Southern Pines Senior Center (SPSC) Celebrate National Ice Cream Month with us, Tuesday, July 16, 1 p.m. Enjoy a delicious ice cream sundae of your own creation.

Test your “Ice Cream Hammered In Christ Knowledge” by Daniel and Elise Morris participating in an Ice Cream Trivia Challenge.

Hammered In Christ ministries launching Dr. Hawit will (occuring each Friday!) present informaJuly 12th: Grace Card tion on skin cancer A safe and non-judgemental and treatments, July 19th: Monumental place for fellowship!

Wednesday, July Fellowship with a movie July 26th: Last Brick 17, 12:30 p.m. Baand a message!!

Maker In America sic screenings will also be available 27416 Fred Lane • Mechanicsville, MD 20659 with registration.

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Local Trips Enjoy a theatrical dining experience at Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament, Thursday, August 1. Costumed staff will serve lunch while we are entertained by spectacular horsemanship and pageantry. The $61 fee includes transportation, show and meal.

F o l l o w the history of America through portraits of individuals at the Portrait Gallery and American Art Museum in Washington, D.C., Wednesday, September 18. The

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