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Calverton School Board of Trustees President Wanda King and Head of School Spence Taintor, right, cut the ribbon on the brand new synthetic field, the first in Calvert County.

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North Beach Celebrates 3rd Annual Bay Harvestfest Caterers, artists and even animals took over streets overlooking the Chesapeake Bay during the annual Bay Harvestfest in North Beach.

New to the festival this year was the Cream of Crab Soup Cookoff. Solomons based restaurant Boomerang’s was the winner of the cookoff, with North Beach’s own Crooked I coming in second and Dowell based Ruddy Duck coming in third.

Crowd favorites, including the duck and pig races, returned again this year. Artists Sam Grow and Sara Gray kept the crowds entertained with music at the pavilion.

For more information about the Bay Harvestfest, contact the North Beach town hall at 410-257-9618 or email at northbeach@northbeachmd.org.

Sara Gray was one of several acts, including the Sam Grow Band, to entertain the crowd.

Photos by Sarah Miller Vendors set up shop at the annual Bay Harvestfest in North Beach.

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Asbury Solomons Voted Best Dessert at Chocolate Lovers Affair

Between a silent auction, a live auction and a bevy of chocolate-themed desserts, Chamber of Commerce President Carolyn Hart had a busy night during the Chocolate Lovers Affair on Oct 5.

This was Hart’s first time coordinating a large event, which she said went smoothly.

“The support of people was wonder-

ful,” she said, adding members of other non-profit organizations, such as Calvert Hospice and the United Way, advised her. Other members of the community donated sports tickets, jewelry and other items to the event, which is the biggest fundraiser for Calvert County’s Chamber of Commerce.

The Chocolate Lovers Affair featured chocolate in all forms.

Susan and Richard Flemming dance the night away.

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Calvert County Government Facilities Close for the Columbus Day Holiday The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners announces the following office and facility closures for the Columbus Day holiday: · All Calvert County government offices will be closed Monday, Oct. 14, in observance of Columbus Day. · The Calvert Pines, Southern Pines and North Beach senior centers will be closed Oct. 14. Meals on Wheels will be delivered to clients. · All Calvert Library locations will be closed Monday, Oct. 14. · There will be no public transportation services Oct. 14. Regular service

will resume Tuesday, Oct. 15. · All Solid Waste facilities will be open and operating on normal business hours on Monday, Oct. 14 · The Calvert Marine Museum, Hall Aquatic Center and Northeast Community Center will be open Oct. 14. Mount Hope and Southern community centers and North Beach Recreational Center will be closed. County parks will remain open to visitors.

For more information, visit the Calvert County website at www.co.cal.md.us or call the Calvert County Department of Economic Development at 410-535-4583.

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The Southern Maryland branch of the Experimental Aircraft Association is getting ready to take another round of potential Young Eagles out in their personal aircrafts on Oct. 12, starting at 9 a.m.

“We go until we run out of kids,” said EAA chapter 478 President John Nelson.

Planes will take off and land at the airfield in the Chesapeake Ranch Estates in Lusby.

The EAA Young Eagles program was launched in 1992 to give interested young people, ages 8 to 17, an opportunity to go flying in a general aviation airplane, according to www.478.eaachapter.org. Participants listen to a short presentation about personal aircrafts before going up. These flights are offered free of charge, Nelson said.

Young Eagle flight participation varies widely in number from 60 in June 2013 to as many as 120 at past events, Nelson said.

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If a child cannot come to an event EAA chapter 478 pilots will schedule a private flight time, Nelson said.

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Children often want to go up again after their first flight and are welcome to attend every Young Eagles event, Nelson said. They can sign up for the Young Eagle program and receive a logbook to record their flights.

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“Quite a few aviation professionals got their first airplane flights as young eagles,” Nelson said. “A flight test engineer at Pax River Naval Air Station first flew with former chapter president Sid Wood, and credits his flight with his high school grade improvement from C's to A's and successful college and professional experience. He received his pilots license right after finishing college.”

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COUNTY NEWS Calvert Welcomes New Planning Director The Calvert Gazette

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The Department of Community Planning and Building is under new leadership.

Thomas Barnett took his position as director of the Calvert County Department of Community Planning and Building, effective Sept. 30.

Barnett has been president of Hands On Consulting, the executive director of metropolitan development for the city of Evansville, Ind, and a planning director in Paducah, Ky. His position in Calvert is his first time being a county employee, though he has worked with county planning divisions in the past, he said.

During that time he was responsible for long-range planning, residential and commercial construction management and redevelopment of the city. Calvert County is the best of both worlds, he said, having rural areas and urban centers all in close proximity.

His first steps will be to talk to people working and living within the county and find out what they want moving forward. He will be attending regular meetings, such as the weekly Board of County Commissioners meetings and the planning Commission, and making himself a visible figure. He has

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an open door policy, he said, and wants anyone to feel free to call him with questions, concerns and suggestions. He intends to familiarize himself with the TDR program and the environmental considerations unique to Calvert.

“It’s always a mistake to come in with preconceptions,” he said.

The Department of Community Planning and Building coordinates planning activities within Calvert County Government, including the Planning Commission, the Board of Appeals and other boards and commissions. The department administers the zoning ordinance, subdivision regulations and the building code. It provides information and advice to the community and to the BOCC concerning growth and development in Calvert County. Its mission is to “maintain or improve the quality of life for county residents by providing quality planning, zoning and code enforcement services to Calvert County at the direction of the BOCC,” according to a Calvert County press release.

For more information call 410-535-1600 or 301-855-1243 or visit online at www.co.cal. md.us. sarahmiller@countytimes.net

Quarterly Test of Alert and Notification System Sirens Rescheduled

United Way of Calvert County announces the 2014 Basic Needs Grant opportunity for 501(c)3 organizations that provide food and shelter to people in crisis in Calvert County. The goals of the grant are to help individuals and families meet their nutritional and housing needs. The typical grant amount will range from $1,000 to $3,000.

Eligible organizations must be non-profit; follow the guidelines of the Patriot Act; practice non-discrimination; have an accounting system in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), and demonstrate the ability to provide effective emergency food and/or shelter programs in Calvert County.

Qualifying organizations should visit www.unitedwaycalvert.org for grant terms and forms. For additional questions or to request a mailed application, contact Jennifer Moreland, Director of Community Impact at (410) 286-0103 or e-mail impact@ unitedwaycalvert.org. Completed grant applications are due by Friday, Nov. 8.

The Emergency Management Divisions of Calvert and St. Mary’s counties have rescheduled the full-cycle test of the alert and notification sirens throughout southern Calvert and St. Mary’s counties for Monday, Oct. 14, 2013, at noon. The test was originally scheduled for Oct. 7, but was canceled so sirens would not sound during the tornado watch issued by the National Weather Service.

The full-cycle test includes a three-minute activation of all sirens within the 10-mile area around Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant. All citizens are asked to remember the scheduled testing and relay the information to friends, family and neighbors.

The testing is conducted to enhance siren operation and increase public awareness of the alert and notification siren system. If the sirens sound at any other time, residents should tune to one of the local radio stations listed below for information and instructions. Contact the Calvert County Division of Emergency Management at 410535-1600, ext. 2638, for additional emergency or disaster preparedness information.

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COUNTY NEWS Calvert Soon to Have New Museum

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By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Prince Fredrick will soon be the location of the newest museum in Southern Maryland.

The Spaceflight America Museum, to be housed in the planetarium at Calvert High School, is slated to open in 2014. The building, which currently houses offices, storage areas and classrooms while parts of the high school are still under construction, would be completely renovated for its new purpose.

Sigmund Gorski and Alan Hayes with Volanz Aerospace, Inc. gave a presentation on the soon-to-be museum at the Northeast Community Center in Chesapeake Beach, revealing the new logo, concept floor plans and display models.

“It’s amazing what you can track down,” Hayes said, listing some of the hundreds of items they have to display, which include helmets from the Apollo missions and gloves and even a digital camera made in the 1980s, a full Russian spacesuit, heat shields and other items that have been used in space or to train for space. They even have meteors, which students will be allowed to

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“We try to make it as hands on as possible,” he said.

The museum would be open all summer long and during the school year, Hayes said. They are seeking volunteers to act as guides and to help run the museum.

Volanz Aerospace, Inc. offers summer programs for students, which include putting on spacesuits and flying simulators. The same simulators will be used in the museum, Hayes said.

The museum would tie in closely with STEM programs, Hayes said.

Volanz Aerospace, Inc. is a 501 c 3 non-profit Maryland corporation formed in 1998 “to provide space science and space-related high technology educational and research programs for researchers, educators, and students of all ages,” according to the website.

Visitors to the museum would get the chance to touch and hold items that were designed for space travel. The projection system in the planetarium itself would have to be upgraded before it can be utilized.

Getting the museum up and running requires funds, Hayes said. To help pay for the venture, Volanz Aerospace, Inc.

Photo by Sarah Miller Gene McHugh and George Leah talk about the new museum at an informational meeting.

is hosting fundraisers. The first event will be on Nov. 22 at the Northeast Community Center. There will only be 55 tickets sold, which are $75 each. Tickets grant admission for the purchaser plus one guest. The evening will include a silent auction, a 50/50 raffle, dinner and

more, Hayes said.

For more information, including ticket purchasing, visit www.spaceflightamerica.org, call Hayes at 443-3607280 or e-mail sa-museum@wi-edu.org, sarahmiller@countytimes.net

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Local Athletes Have New Turf

By Sarah Miller Staff Writer “With this field, they’ve set the bar pretty high for others,” said Calvert County Administrator and Calverton School alumna Terry Shannon of the brand new synthetic field at its Oct. 4 ribbon cutting.

The new field is the first of its kind in Calvert County. It was supposed to be opened at the beginning of September, but heavy rains earlier in the year delayed the field’s construction.

Local officials, including Board of County Commissioners President Pat Nutter and County Commissioner Susan Shaw, and state officials, including Senator Mike Miller, came out to help commemorate the field’s opening and its inaugural games.

Calverton School Board of Trustees President Wanda King and Head of School Spence Taintor, right, cut Photos by Sarah Miller the ribbon on the new field.

Supporting Grandparents, Supporting Students

By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Nearly 800 grandparents in Lusby are either raising or living with their grandchildren, according to Appeal Elementary School Principal Charles Treft. In September, Appeal Elementary held its first grandparents resource meeting to reach out to that subgroup.

Fliers went home with students with information about the grandparents resource group, said Joyce Smith, whose grandchild is a third grade “I'm more than happy that someone cared about the grandparents,” Smith said.

Topics covered at the resource meeting vary from helping with homework and making sure a child gets the emotional and academic support they need at school and at home to how to get a grandchild insured and tips on stretching a fixed income.

If a grandparent is raising their grandchild, it often means the child’s parents are completely absent, due to death or other reasons, or not involved in their child’s life on a daily basis, said Mary Serra, a grandmother with a grandchild at

Appeal Elementary School. This absence can cause children emotional distress, which can manifest in them acting out or getting bad grades in school Serra said. It takes the school, grandparents and even neighbors working together to give a child the sense of community and safety they need, Smith said.

“You need the village,” she said.

Grandparents who raise their grandchildren perform a daily juggling act, said Robin Read, a special education teacher at Appeal and grandmother raising her granddaughters, both students at Patuxent Elementary School who will attend Appeal Elementary in a couple years. Grandparents are dealing with the health issues inherent with aging while handling small children, which they haven’t done in several years. They have to be the disciplinarian and parent and, sometimes, the grandparent who splurges and spoils their grandchild.

One thing all three grandmothers agreed on is they love their grandchildren, they’re happy to be involved in their lives and they would not change a thing.

The grandparents resource group meets every first Friday at Appeal Elementary School. Any grandparents either raising or sharing a home with their grandchild are welcome

Photo by Sarah Miller Appeal Elementary School is hosting a grandparents resource group.

to come share their experiences or get information.

The next meeting will be Nov. 1. The topic will be math strategies. For more information, call Appeal Elementary School at 410-535-7800 or visit aesweb.calvertnet.k12.md.us. sarahmiller@countytimes.net

McDonald’s Surprises Calvert County Teacher Of The Year With $500 for School Supplies And Donates $300 To Southern Middle School The McDonald’s Family Restaurants of Greater Washington, D.C. honored Jon Cox, the Calvert County Teacher of the Year. Cox was recognized by the Maryland State Board of Education for excellence in instruction and leadership within the classroom and community.

To celebrate Cox’s accomplishment, McDonald’s hosted a “McTeacher of the Year Night” in his honor on Monday, October 7th at the McDonald’s located at 13500 Hg Trueman Road in Solomons. Members of Southern Middle School and the local community gathered to congratulate Cox while also earning a portion of total sales during the event. McDonald’s matched the amount raised and has donated $300 to Southern Middle School. In addition, McDonald’s surprised Cox with a $500 gift card for school supplies as well as a free McCafé beverage every week for a year.

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donated a total of $6,100 throughout the 7 counties.

“McDonald’s has a long history of supporting educational programs within our communities and we are excited to be a partner of the Maryland State Department of Education,” says Luis Gavignano, McDonald’s Washington D.C. Cooperative President. “By hosting these special McTeacher Nights at McDonald’s it not only provides an opportunity to celebrate the outstanding Teacher of the Year honor, but it is a great occasion to raise money for a deserving school.”

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McDonald’s has served as an official sponsor to the program Calvert County Teacher of the Year Jon Cox celebrates with his family for over 16 years. and Ronald McDonald at the McDonald’s McTeacher of the Year Night Fundraising event.

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Building a Support System for Local Businesses

By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Lori Barbee has seen several businesses close their doors since she moved to Southern Maryland, many of which could have stayed open with one or two minor changes to their business model.

In hopes of preventing more businesses from closing, Barbee started Barbee Consulting Group, LLC, which provides business consulting services including current operation analysis, to-be business models, strategic planning, change management, process improvement, and best practices implementation.

Barbee first started working in public relations while living in Hawaii after moving there for college.

She originally worked for an interior design company but found herself doing more consulting work than actually designing anything. When the Japanese stock market crashed and the tourism industry in Hawaii collapsed, Barbee and her husband moved back to mainland United States, settling near Barbee’s family in Tennessee. While in Tennessee, Barbee began working for a consulting firm and found her passion in public policy and public relations. She and her husband moved to Southern Maryland after Barbee accepted a job in Washington, D.C. Barbee’s personal consulting firm started as a side project. She wanted to break away and start offering targeted consulting services to small businesses in Southern Maryland. In November 2012, when she found

herself needing more flexibility to be at home with her family as needed, Barbee decided to live her dream and make Barbee Consulting her full time job.

She has seen “a lot of unethical things” in her time working for other companies, Barbee said. Through Barbee Consulting, Barbee wants to offer businesses “the advantage they need without interference and corporate pressures.”

To begin, Barbee did a profile of the businesses in the area, noting what works well and what types of business have a history of closing quickly. She is still looking at public databases and studying economic factors to help narrow her focus and create targeted plans.

As her business grows, Barbee intends to hire students from the College of Southern Maryland and local professionals, aiming for a staff of 10 to 12 part time and full time employees in the next five years. She wants to hire newly-graduated students because she has seen how hard it can be to find a job after graduating from school and hopes to offer them a chance to get practical, professional experience. Another benefit in hiring students from CSM is they have family and friends locally, which gives them a vested interest in helping local businesses succeed and give the county an economic boost.

In a similar vein, Barbee chose to set up her business in Southern Maryland because it is where she lives and where she wants to stay. To be able to remain in the area, she needs to know the community is healthy and the economy is solid.

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Maryland State Police Blotter The following information is compiled directly from publicly released police reports.

Destruction of Property: On Sept. 30 at 9:03 p.m., Trooper First Class Esnes responded to the 1500 block of Walters Lane in Prince Frederick for a reported destruction of property. A deck on the rear of the residence was damaged. There was an area on the floor of the deck where burn marks were present. It appears that a firework of some other incendiary device was ignited on the deck. The Fire Marshal’s Office is assisting with the investigation.

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Theft from Vehicle: On Oct. 2 at 9:12 p.m., Trooper Barlow received a theft complaint. The victim’s unlocked vehicle was parked at World Gym in Prince Frederick. A wallet was stolen from the vehicle. Investigation continues.

Theft: On Oct. 3 at 1:28 p.m., Trooper First Class Casarella responded to the Food Lion in Prince Frederick for a reported theft. The victim noticed that his wallet was missing after exiting from the public bus. Investigation revealed that Amber M. Camp, 33 of Prince Frederick, had found the wallet and activated the debt card found inside to make various purchases.

Investigation continues and charges are pending.

Theft from Vehicle: On Oct. 3 at 3:29 p.m., Trooper First Class Casarella responded to Radcliffe Dr. in Huntingtown for a reported theft from a vehicle. The victim’s unlocked vehicle was entered and a wallet and sunglasses were stolen. Investigation continues.

Possession of Cocaine: On Oct. 4 at 8:04 p.m., Trooper First Class Lewis stopped a vehicle on Rt. 2 south of Mt. Harmony Lane in Sunderland for traffic violations.

A strong odor of burnt marijuana was emitting from inside the vehicle. A search of the vehicle revealed that the passenger, Daniel M. Thompson, 33 of Owings, was in possession of marijuana, crack cocaine and drug paraphernalia. He was arrested and incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.

Possession of Marijuana: On Oct. 6 at 2:09 a.m., Trooper First Class Esnes was performing a premise check at the Fastop in Lusby and observed an unattended vehicle with the engine running. When the driver returned to the vehicle he was contacted and the Trooper observed Marijuana inside the vehicle. Bronson L. Easton, 24 of Lusby, was arrested and taken to the MSP Barrack in Prince Frederick for processing.

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Sheriff’s Blotter The following information is compiled directly from publicly released police reports.

During the week of Sept. 30 through Oct. 6 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,533 calls for service throughout the community.

Citizens with information on the following crimes or any criminal activity in Calvert County who wish to report it anonymously can now access the Calvert County Crime Solvers link through the Sheriff’s Office website.

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

Burglary Case #13-58467: A home in the 6800 block of Hallowing Lane in Prince Frederick was burglarized on October 3 between 2 a.m. and 10 a.m. Two Play Station 3 games were stolen.

Dep. N. Lenharr is investigating.

Theft from Vehicle Case #13-58477: Someone stole a black Garmin GPS valued at $200 from an unlocked vehicle parked outside a home in the 2900 block of Karen Drive in Chesapeake Beach. Dep. T. Holt is investigating the theft which occurred overnight between Oct. 2 and 3.

Tampering with Vehicle Case #13-58503: A vehicle owner in the 200 block of Lore Road in Solomons advised Dep. G. Gott that they discovered a pair of slippers, a purple shirt and plastic sunglasses that did not belong to them inside their vehicle. The owner suspects someone may have slept inside the vehicle. Nothing was taken. The incident occurred overnight between Oct. 2 and 3.

Burglary Case #13-58507: A burglary to a residence in the 1500 block of Lottie Fowler Road in Prince Frederick was discovered on Oct. 3. Nothing was taken. Dep. N. Lenharr is investigating.

CDS Violation Case #13-58618: On Oct. 4 at 3:59 a.m.

Dep. C. Ward responded to the parking lot of the Prince Frederick Walmart for the report of a suspicious vehicle with 2 subjects sleeping inside it.

Dep. Ward made contact with Bellemore the two occupants who failed to offer an explanation as to why they were asleep in the parking lot. Ward detected the odor of burnt marijuana and alcohol. The owner of the vehicle, identified as Rhonda Lynn Bellemore, 57 of Prince Frederick, was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana less than 10 grams, possession of drug paraphernalia; aluminum foil used to smoke/inhale marijuana, and wear and carry a dangerous weapon; a slapjack.

Theft Case #13-58672: A woman was arrested for stealing from the Prince Frederick Walmart on Oct. 4 at 9:49 a.m. DFC W. Wells responded and was advised by store personnel that the woman was ob- Mackall served leaving the store in a store scooter with the basket loaded with items she did not pay for. Charlotte Marie Mackall, 47 of Prince Frederick, was arrested and charged with theft more than $1,000 but less than $10,000.

Theft from Vehicle Case #13-58723: DFC W. Wells is investigating the theft of a Garmin GPS, LG phone and prescription medications from an unlocked vehicle parked outside a home on Duchess Lane in Huntingtown that occurred between October 3 and 4.

Theft from Vehicle Case #13-58924: Someone stole a Coach wallet worth $50 from an unlocked vehicle parked in the 2100 block of Park Chesapeake Drive in Lusby overnight between Oct. 4 and 5. The victim’s purse was located on the side of the road. DFC R. Wilson is investigating.

Hit and Run, CDS Violation Case #13-58945: On Oct. 6 at 4:11 p.m. DFC J. Denton responded to the area of Md. Rt. 231 near Mason Road for the report of a vehicle traveling eastbound matching the description of a vehicle involved in a hit and run accident about 20 minutes prior in the same general area. The vehicle had struck another vehicle causing damage and then fled in a westbound direction toward Charles County at that time. Denton activated his emergency equipment and pulled in behind the suspect vehicle. The vehicle continued to travel eastbound, turning right onto Thoroughbred Drive at a high rate of speed, passing other vehicles and traveling into oncoming traffic at times.

The vehicle then made another right turn onto Avatar Way, approaching a dead end. It then drove off road onto a dirt road leading to the power lines, striking an embankment. The driver, later identified as Mary Hawkins Estella Hawkins, 46 of Lusby, exited the vehicle and began to flee on foot. The vehicle continued to drift before coming to rest at the bottom of a hill, carrying a passenger inside. The fleeing driver was given numerous loud commands to stop but she continued to run until she fell. She was arrested and charged with possession of a schedule II drug; Crack Cocaine in sufficient quantity to indicate an intent to distribute, possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia; a silver digital scale, failure to stop after an accident, attempt to elude police, driving under the influence of alcohol and numerous other traffic violations.

The passenger, Brian Keith Holland, Jr., 25 of Hughesville, Holland was arrested and charged with possession of a schedule II drug; Crack Cocaine in sufficient quantity to indicate an intent to distribute and possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia; a silver digital scale.

Destruction of Property Case #13-59061: Six mailboxes and posts and two street signs were damaged overnight between Oct. 5 and 6 along Ponds Wood Road, Terri Lane, Sunrise Drive and Moonbeam Avenue in Huntingtown. DFC A. Mohler is investigating.

Burglary Case #13-59180: Unknown suspect(s) broke into the Calvert Elks Lodge on Dares Beach Road in Prince Frederick between midnight and 12:08 a.m. on Oct. 7, causing $2650 in damage and stealing a small amount of cash.

DFC P. Wood is investigating.

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Patuxent River Appreciation Days A Calvert Tradition

By Sarah Miller Staff Writer

PRAD – A 36 Year Tradition Patuxent River Appreciation Days (PRAD) is celebrating its 36th year on October 12 and 13 at the Calvert Marine Museum. Starting in 1978, PRAD is one of the longest running festivals in Southern Maryland.

Former county commissioner Bernie Fowler was one of the founders of PRAD, which started out as more of a carnival, according to Calvert Marine Museum Deputy Director Sherrod Sturrock.

“Everything they could get their hands on they got,” said Calvert Marine Museum Group Services Coordinator Melissa McCormick.

Patuxent River Appreciation Days Schedule Saturday, Oct. 12 and Sunday, Oct. 13 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

This event takes place on the grounds of the Calvert Marine Museum. All visitor parking will be in the field across the street with easy access to the event. There is very limited handicapped parking available at the Calvert Marine Museum during the event.

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Until 2010, PRAD was held on the Glasscock property across from the museum. Now, the two-day festival is held on the museum property, with parking, pony ride, rides and other additional attractions across the street. While the move precipitated some growing pains, Sturrock said it was well received.

The festival has maintained an environmental focus, evident in the presence of local watermen. Southern Maryland Watermen’s Association President Tommy Zinn said the association will be on hand with

samples of equipment watermen use on a daily basis and information on oysters and crabs, among other things.

“It sets us aside from other events,” Sturrock said.

All proceeds from PRAD go to P.R.A.D., Inc., then back into the community through grant awards to “non-profit organizations that either provide educational programs or conduct research activities focusing on the Patuxent River or Patuxent River Basin,” according to www.pradinc. org.

Live on the Big Stage - Sunday 1-1:45 p.m.

California Ramblers 3:15-4:30 p.m.

Southern Maryland Jazz Band Free Boat Rides Free harbor cruises will be offered on board 2 historic vessels: the 112 year old bugeye, Wm. B. Tennison, and the skipjacks Nathan of Dorchester and Dee of St. Mary’s plus: Boat Building • Music stage and Pavilion Green Village • Petting Zoo-Saturday Pony Rides-Fee • Face Painting-Fee Canoe rides and demonstrations Free harbor cruises Arts and Craft Show Food Court Wine Tasting • Local Produce

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Arts and Crafts – The Anchor of PRAD A large part of PRAD is the arts and crafts show. which have been a constant component, an anchor, Sturrock said.

Of the 28 artisans, seven are new to the festival. All artists submit applications and pictures of their work, which are juried.

The arts and crafts are always a mix of new artists and artists from the previous year, according to PRAD Art and Craft Show Director Gerry Wood.

Visitors will find booths offering jewelry, ceramics, paintings, photographs, stained glass, wood, furniture, fiber arts, and more. New to PRAD this year, Dottie Bean of St. Leonard will debut her handcrafted pillows, blankets, and bag holders.

Ray and Phyllis Noble of Huntingtown will be selling handmade fused and stained glass, cocktail trays, and artworks. Nancy Donley, of Huntingtown, will show her hand-crafted shawls, wraps, and scarves while Mark McCoy of St. Inigoes will introduce his hand-made Adirondack chairs, blanket chests, cutting boards, and display cases.

Returning artists this year include Mary Gault of Lusby who will show her wood birds, painted boxes, and prints, Ellen Robinson of Broomes Island, selling her fish pottery; Mary Lou Troutman of Dameron, who creates acrylic paintings of Southern Maryland scenes, Dave and Marta Kelsey, with furniture, boxes, games, and gourd carvings, and Jim Kinnett of California, who will show his award-winning

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wildlife art.

In addition to artists in individual tents, Calvert Artists’ Guild’s eight combined tents will house over 20 artists whose work will include jewelry, wood carvings, pottery, note cards, scarves and prints.

Music, Games and the Bounty of the Patuxent Two music stages will host live performances including RockFish, Country Memories, Pond Scum, Celtic ConFusion and many more. Children can build their own toy boats while the whole family can enjoy free cruises aboard the Wm. B. Tennison, Nathan of Dorchester, and Dee of St. Mary’s. Visitors will be able to row in canoes in the boat basin throughout the

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The “Green Village” features scores of non-profit groups that celebrate the river in a wide variety of ways. There, visitors will be able to see exhibits, demonstrations, displays, and educational activities about green products, recycling, oyster restoration, native plants, wildlife, restoration efforts, live animals, and more.

Bounty of the Patuxent will be offered again at this year’s PRAD. On Saturday, local wineries will be offering wine tasting in the Corbin Pavilion. Local produce will be for sale as well as soaps, candles, candy, locally formed oysters, and other homemade items. Because this has been so popular it is being given more space, McCormick said.

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In addition to spectator activities, there will be hands-on activities for children and families of all ages, including toy boat building. Sturrock said children who build toy boats at some of the first festivals bring their children back years later and build boats with them.

PRAD is a great event to introduce any newcomers to Calvert County, Sturrock said.

“You never forget your first time at PRAD,” Sturrock said.

Another tradition is the annual PRAD Parade with a one-mile route along Solomons Island Road, which will begin Sunday at 2 p.m. Zinn will be this year’s parade grand marshal, a position often given to someone in the community who has

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been an advocate for the Patuxent River and the environment, Sturrock said.

Non-profit organizations are welcome to join the parade with cash prizes offered for best float entries. To enter floats or organizations into the parade, contact Randy Geck at rgeck@xecu.net.

This year promises two days of free family fun for all ages from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. During PRAD, admission to the museum will be free. Additional parking will be provided across the street from the museum at no additional cost. PRAD is made possible through the generous support of the Calvert County Board of Commissioners. For more information visit www. pradinc.org, or call 410-326-2042, ext. 41. sarahmiller@countytimes.net

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Adopt a 100% Tobacco Free Policy at County Parks; Our Kids Are Worth It! This letter’s in response to Commissioner Evan Slaughenhoupt’s letter Oct. 3, Calvert Gazette, which was in response to Mrs. Bubser’s letter Sept. 26, Commissioners Must Institute a 100% No Smoking Policy at County Parks.

I believe commissioner Slaughenhoupt’s response did not address the main issue; the health, safety and wellbeing of our kids and residents. As elected officials, the Commissioners have the “authority and responsibility to protect the health and safety of all residents, especially our children”. They are expected to make safe and sound decisions; to date, they are not.

Commissioner Slaughenhoupt has the right to dis- Scouts; teaching students good decision making skills, to agree, but I could not disagree with him more. It’s about help them lead safe and healthy lives. Students are taught protecting our vulnerable children and residents who can- the dangers of nicotine, smoking and the hazards of secnot protect themselves from the disease and death that ondhand smoke. Our kids should not be subjected to seccomes from the exposure to secondhand smoke. The kids ondhand smoke when they are engaging in healthy, sports do not have a voice, we must advocate for them. This is related activities at the parks.

How can you put a price on our kid’s lives, by sugvery personal to me, since my father passed away due to complications related to secondhand smoke. He was a gesting “raising taxes” as a primary concern to cover the Salesman, for over 37 years, sitting in people’s homes, sell- cost of signs? People can self-police, and with No Smoking signs posted throughout the parks, most people will obey. ing insurance and was exposed to secondhand smoke.

This is not about the smoker; it’s about the effects Again, it’s about the effects of secondhand smoke, not the of secondhand smoke. “We are not asking to take any- smoker. Please do the right thing and adopt a 100% Tothing away from the smoker”. We just don’t want smok- bacco Free Policy at our Calvert County parks. Our kids ers, smoking around our kids at the parks. Smokers must are worth it!

Our Commissioners must provide a safe and healthy abstain from smoking if going to a restaurant, attending a Nats, O’s or Redskins game or concert, taking two to five environment at our parks for everyone. To date, they have hours. This is not an unreasonable request; it’s about keep- not done enough. I need your support, please contact our Commissioners and demand that a 100% Tobacco Free ing our children and residents healthy and safe.

Take away the personal reasons and we’re looking at policy be instituted at our parks: 410-535-1600, x2201 or many health issues. I work in the healthcare industry and commiss@co.cal.md.us.

Pete Ervin see the direct effects of secondhand smoke firsthand and it’s Owings, Md. downright ugly. I have been a Cub and Boy Scout leader, along with being a Northern Calvert Little League, NCLL, (This letter was written on behalf of my father’s legbaseball Coach for over 7 years and I see parents smoking at the parks; moving them to the parking lot to smoke, is acy-Edward J. Ervin Jr.-1923-2012-My Dad , My Mentor, not addressing the health and safety issue. There is no risk- My Hero…from “The Greatest Generation”) free level of exposure to secondhand smoke. A 100% smoking ban is the only healthy solution!

I am very disappointed the Commissioners are overlooking the health and well-being of our children and county residents.

We also need to send a clear, consistent message to our kids that smoking, including secondhand smoke, is dangerous to their health. Just to be clear –The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services defines secondhand smoke “is the combination of smoke from the burning end of a cigarette and the smoke breathed out by smokers. Secondhand smoke contains more than 7,000 chemicals. Hundreds are toxic and about 70 can cause cancer”.

Our County Police, teach the D.A.R.E. This letter refers to a 4 column, full-page letter written by Beth M. program to our schools, Boy Scouts and Girl Bubser on Thursday, Sept. 26, "Commissioners MUST INSTITUTE A 100% No Smoking Policy at County Parks".

She is referring to a sign in the parks that informs smokers to be Publisher

Thomas McKay courteous by smoking only in parking areas. This, however, is not good Associate Publisher

Eric McKay enough for her.

Editorial Production Manager Angie Stalcup She states in her letter, "I am not asking to restrict the rights of my Junior Designer Kasey Russell fellow citizens." Then what do you call her demand?

Although she mentioned facts and figures, we are talking about

Tobie Pulliam Office Manager wide-open, out-door areas--not indoor facilities. I feel this should be

sales@somdpublishing.net Advertising taken into consideration. I feel the commissioners did the right thing in Email info@somdpublishing.net establishing a smoking area for some of our fellow citizens -- even if it Phone 301-373-4125 is in a "restricted" area.

What will be next? Close the snack bar because of junk food and Staff Writers sugary drinks that are bad for our children?

Guy Leonard Law Enforcement Sarah Miller Staff Writer Doris Nerl North Beach, Md. Contributing Writers Kimberly Alston Joyce Baki Eric Franklin Ron Guy Laura Joyce Debra Meszaros Susan Shaw P. O. Box 250 • Hollywood, MD 20636

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October Declared as End Hunger in Calvert County Month The Maryland State Senate and Calvert County Board of Commissioners officially declare October as End Hunger In Calvert County Month.

Did you know …

End Hunger’s partner food pantries serve over 850 families every single week.

During the month of October, End Hunger In Calvert County has several events for individuals, families, groups and businesses to get involved and #givewhereyoulive.

First, our Countywide Food Drive kicks off on October 1st and lasts through November. Last year, our community collected over 590,000 pounds of food! All of it stayed right here in Calvert County supplying our 10 local food pantries.

Most of Calvert’s grocery stores, WalMarts, and library branches, serve as major collection sites. Exact locations and a food list with suggested items to donate can be found at endhungercalvert.org.

In addition, every public school in Calvert County will participate. We encourage all parents of school-aged children to visit our website, endhungercalvert.org. There you will find our 2013 Parents Letter, a calendar that lists your child’s individual school food drive date, as well as a food list with suggested items to donate.

Second, our 5k RUN to End Hunger is on Saturday October 19th. This year’s RUN will be hosted at The Calverton School in Huntingtown. Same day registration starts at 7:30AM

and the race begins at 8:30AM. The course is 3.1 miles and is part of Calverton’s cross-country trail. Registration is $35 and includes a race day t-shirt and swag bag. More information and a link to register is on our website, endhungercalvert.org Third, our 3rd Annual Bike, Truck and Car Show is also happening on October 19th from 9AM – 3PM (rain date October 26th) at Bayside Chevrolet in Prince Frederick. All years, makes and models are welcome and we have lots of awards to give away. Entry is $10 per car and spectators are FREE! New this year, is a performance from Sam Grow!

For more information on all of our events, up-to-date hunger facts, a list of our partner food pantries, or to make a donation, visit our website at endhungercalvert.org.

In closing, End Hunger In Calvert County was recently accredited by the Better Business Bureau for meeting all 20 Standards of Charity Accountability. When you donate to End Hunger In Calvert County and #givewhereyoulive you can do so with confidence.

No matter how you get involved this October, know that you are making a real difference for real people right here in Calvert County.

We look forward to another incredible End Hunger In Calvert County Month together.

Together We Can, Jacqueline Miller Director of Awareness #givewhereyoulive

From my Backyard to our Bay A Calvert County Resident’s Guide to Improving Our Environment and Drinking Water

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The Critical Area From My Backyard to Our Bay is a small but powerful booklet that was first developed by the Baltimore Soil Conservation District. From there, several counties republished a version tailored to their county resources.

Calvert County’s booklet was developed by the Citizens Green Team.

FREE COPIES can be obtained at Annmarie Gardens, at local libraries, or downloaded at calvertgreenexpo.org.

If the 17.5 million residents who live in the Chesapeake Bay watershed area read this booklet, and took to heart its suggestions and best practices, the Chesapeake Bay would see a dramatic increase in health.

Continued from last week…

Restrictions apply to Critical Area activities such as clearing or pruning trees or brush, timber harvesting, removing vegetation, and increasing either pervious or impervious surfaces (areas that either can or can’t absorb water).

Violations carry fines of up to $10,000 per day, or may result in having to undo and/or remediate the work.

So to be safe (and to protect our Bay!), contact the Calvert County Department of Planning and Zoning at 410-535-1600 ext 2356 before taking any actions that will affect the Critical Area, including the 100-foot buffer, or to determine if your property falls within the Critical Area.

Typical Violations • Building or grading without a permit in the Critical Area.

• Clearing or pruning trees and/or vegetation, either living or dead, in both the Critical Area and the Critical Area buffer.

• Construction of accessory structures (shed, pool, deck, etc) in the buffer.

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• Disturbance of the buffer, including grading, stockpiling of construction materials, or dumping.

These activities may not be violations if the property owner has proper approval from the local planning and zoning office and a building and/or grading permit is displayed on the property.

If you see work that you think may be a Critical Area violation, call the Calvert County Department of Planning and Zoning at 410-535-1600, ext. 2356.

Where to get help with…

CRITICAL AREA ISSUES • Calvert County Dept. of Planning and Zoning – 410-535-1600 ext. 2356 • Maryland Chesapeake Bay Critical Area Commission – dnr.state.md.us/ criticalarea • Chesapeake Bay Foundation – 410268-8833, A Citizen’s Guide to Maryland’s Critical Areas Program – cbf. org/document.doc?id=162

This is the sixth in a series of articles that Mary Ann Scott (maryann.scott58@yahoo.com) has adapted from From My Backyard to Our Bay in the hopes of increasing awareness of this powerful booklet that could do so much to help the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. Be sure to look for the next article in next week’s Calvert Gazette!

This new publication was developed to assist homeowners with planting and maintaining shoreline buffers. It includes lots of information about the importance of the Critical Area Buffer and includes Buffer Management Plans that can be used to satisfy buffer planting requirements for new construction on waterfront lots.

Please visit: http://www.dnr.state. md.us/criticalarea/ to download this valuable book at no charge!

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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.

Roosevelt Willie Brooks, 89

Karen LaVonne Sykes, 68

Roosevelt Willie Karen LaVonne Sykes, Brooks, 89, of Clinton, 68, of Tracy’s Landing, lost Md., passed away on Sept. her battle to pancreatic cancer 22, at Future Care Pinevat her home on Sept. 27. iew Nursing & RehabilitaShe is survived by her tion Center, Clinton, Md. beloved husband, Walt, of 36 years; children Erin HerRoosevelt Willie Brooks was born to the late David ring (Isaac); Jeffrey Sykes and Elizabeth Chase Brooks on March (Meghan) and Jacqueline Russell (William); 6, 1924 in Calvert County, Maryland. siblings Brian, Warren, Bob, Brad, Bill, Cathy, He entered into eternal rest on Sept. 22 Linnea, and Janet; nine grandchildren Morafter a lengthy illness. Roosevelt joined gan, Noah, Sam, Jude, Jack, Caroline, Henry, Young’s United Methodist Church at an Hunter, and Maddie; and a host of nieces, early age. He was educated in the pub- nephews, and dear family and friends. lic school in Calvert County, Maryland.

Karen was born in Seattle, Washington He began a courtship with the late March 25, 1945 to Warren and Wanda White.

Marie Chase and started a family She attended Brigham Young University in that resulted in seven children; later Utah and moved to Maryland in the 1970’s. he married the late Amelia Mackall. After working in human resources for Vitro Roosevelt favorite baseball team Engineering and Force 3, she found her dream was the Baltimore Orioles. He loved job as an archivist at the Calvert County Hisbaseball, fishing, gardening, play- torical Society. Karen’s great loves in life were ing horseshoes, family gather- her family, especially her grandchildren, her ings and getting plenty of rest. church, the Calvert County Historical SociRoosevelt was proceeded in death by: ety, genealogy, and traveling with her husband (two sons) Robert and Chuck Brooks; and VMI friends. She was a devout member (four sisters) Martha Smith, Annie of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day McCall, Ada Rice and Marie Harp- Saints and spent many hours in service to her er; (five brothers) Clyde Brooks Sr., fellow man and God. Karen was also an avid Maurice Brooks, Herbert Brooks, reader, gardener, and she loved baking homeTheodore Brooks and George Brooks. made goods, chocolate, and spending time He leaves to cherish his memory: Roo- with her dogs. She loved all holidays, Christsevelt Brooks Jr., Gladys Wood (Dor- mas being her most favorite. etha), Alice Jenkins, Carl Brooks, Calvin A visitation was held from 11 a.m. until Brooks (Carrie), Albert Brooks (Bobbi), 12:30 p.m., on Friday, Oct. 4, with funeral serand (step-daughter) Myrtle Harvey; vice to follow at 1 p.m., at The Church of Je(three sisters-in-law) Bernice Brooks, sus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Burial service Violet Brooks and Vanessa Brooks; 11 was at Chesapeake Highlands Memorial Gargrandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren dens. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations and host of nephews, nieces, relatives can be made to the LDS church, Calvert Ward and a special friend James Thomas. or the Calvert County Historical Society. OnFuneral service was held on Saturday, line condolences may be made to www.rausSept. 28, at 11 a.m., at Sewell Funeral chfuneralhomes.com.

Home, Prince Frederick, Md. with Elder Lowell Thomas, Sr. officiating.

Isabel May Scattergood The interment was at Young’s Whitt, 94 Church Cemetery, Huntingtown, Md. The pallbearers were Melvin Giles, Isabel May ScatterDwight Giles, Donald Stephney, Wilson Parran, Sr., Clar- good Whitt died Sept. 26, ence Harris and Stanley Harris. in Solomons, Md. She was The honorary pallbearers were 94. Isabel was born Sept.

James Thomas and Robert Booze. 6, 1919 in London, OnFuneral arrangements provided by tario, Canada to Isabelle Sewell Funeral Home, Prince Frederick, Dunbar and Walter Scattergood, and was raised Md. primarily in Chicago’s Hyde Park. She

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married Jesse “Jack” Whitt of Madison County, N.C., in 1939 and raised seven children.

Isabel worked until the age of 88.

Her career included positions with Oak Ridge National Laboratories during World War II; Bell Telephone; the Chicago Daily News; the Madison County, NC Board of Education; Carolina Realty in Sylva, N.C.; and the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce. She was an avid seamstress and a charter member of Dogwood Crafters, Inc. in Dillsboro, N.C., where her beautiful handwork was much appreciated. Isabel was especially fond of her many adopted pets. She also had a deep love of all nature and took pleasure in tending her gardens and watching the many birds at her feeders.

She enjoyed traveling and new adventures throughout her life.

Isabel was preceded in death by her sisters Inez and Lily, and her husband.

She is survived by her seven children and their companions: son William J. Whitt and Paulette Whitt of Chicago, Ill.; daughter Katherine I. Miller and Albert Miller of Sylva, N.C.; son James B. Whitt and Shannon Whitt of Ogden, Utah; son Michael W. Whitt and Susan High of Arlington, Va.; daughter Ginny W. McNair and Matthew Fiero of Sequim, Wash.; daughter Roxana L. Whitt and John C. Prouty of Huntingtown, Md.; son John A. Whitt of Waynesville, N.C.; and by 16 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, and as a tribute to Isabel’s love of her special pets, memorial contributions may be made to the Calvert County Humane Society or an animal shelter in your hometown.

Memorial services are private. To leave condolences visit www.rauschfuneralhomes.com.

Irene Mauler Ashton, 97 Irene Mauler Ashton, 97, of Millsboro, Del., formerly of North Beach and Prince Frederick, passed away Sept. 25, at her residence. She was born Oct. 2, 1915 in Baltimore to Frank and Laura (Mattsen) Mauler. Irene was raised in Baltimore and attended public school until the 6th grade when she had to become a parent to her brothers and sisters. Irene married Richard R. Ashton in 1940 and they enjoyed forty years of marriage. After their marriage, Irene and Richard lived in Dundalk, Mt. Rainier, Hyattsville, and settled in North Beach in the early 1960’s. Mr. Ashton passed away in 1980, Irene moved to Prince Frederick, and has lived in Delaware for the past five years.

Irene was primarily a homemaker. She was a member of North Beach Union Church, the Mt. Rainier Brentwood Lions Club and the Mt. Rainier Eastern Star Adah Chapter. Irene enjoyed crabbing and steaming the crabs she caught, bowling, ceramics, and spending time with her friends and family.

Irene was preceded in death by her parents, siblings Winifred, Molly, William, Patrick and Madeline, her loving husband Richard, and a granddaughter Karen Lee Lenahan. She is survived by

daughters Peggy Ashton Lenahan and husband John of Rockville, Md. and Nina R. Ashton of Rehoboth Beach, Dele. Also surviving are grandchildren Pamela Lynne, Denise Brentzel and husband Ronnie, and Robert Lenahan; great-grandchildren Ashley Danver, Emma Blackwell and husband Greg, Jesse Manning and Karen Lenahan, and several nieces and nephews.

Family and friends were received Sunday, Sept. 29, from 2 to 4 p.m., at Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., where a funeral service and celebration of Irene’s life was held Monday at 11 a.m. Interment followed at Southern Memorial Gardens, Dunkirk. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Brandywine Assisted Living, Rehoboth, Del, or to Atlantic Shores Rehabilitation & Health Center, Millsboro, Dele. To leave condolences visit www.rauschfuneralhomes. com.

Lloyd Matthew Jones, Sr., 70 Lloyd Matthew Jones, Sr., 70, of Huntingtown, Md., passed away on Sept. 26, at his residence.

Lloyd Matthew Jones, Sr., was born on August 21, 1943 to the late Charles Franklin and Eva Coby Jones in Calvert County, Maryland.

Lloyd was the second of eleven siblings.

He received his primary education from the Calvert County public school system.

Soon thereafter he entered into a courtship with Olivia Tyler and were united in marriage on February 8, 1964. During their marriage nine children were born, Lloyd Matthew, Jr., Yvonne Felicia, Melvin Royce, Troy Austin and Ross Anthon. Four children were deceased: Joyce Juanita, Michael Orlandus and two infants. The Jones house was indeed full of excitement, adventure and the curiosity that comes with the territory of not one, but six bubbly children, which filled the house with joy. He adored his wife Olivia, better known as Baby Sis. By this time many of Lloyd’s special attractions became apparent. He enjoyed the finer things in life. Lloyd was a very stylish dresser. He loved wearing Stacy Adam shoes, wide brim hats and fine cologne. When he got dressed, you knew he was in the house, you would smell his cologne down the hall. In his worldly days he was called “Cold Duck, Big Hat, Gun Totting, Boss Suits, Stacey Adam Shoes Jones, but to his wife, Lloyd was her heart.

But when he left that type of life behind, he became the man of her dreams.

Lloyd hobbies were: cooking, landscaping, family leisure time and relaxing at home. One of his greatest joys was raising his oldest grandson TJ and TJ’s children. Some of Lloyd’s favorite movies were: Finding Nemo, Lady and the Tramp, Lion King, Madagascar and Western movies like Buck and the Preacher. Also, he was very educational and involved in the government, politics, NAACP and the Concern Black Men. He enjoyed watching CNN News. It gave him great joy to witness the inauguration of our first black president, President Barrack Obama.

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Lloyd was employed at a variety of jobs. with the 63rd Army Airway CommuHe was a construction laborer at various nications System Group as a Commulocation. He worked at the Hughesville nication Supply Technician. He served Shelter, Tri-County Community Action. overseas during the World War II AsiAlso, he worked for Catholic Charity as atic Pacific Theatre and China Offensive a van driver for the Homeless Shelter. and Defensive. He was the recipient of It was truly a joyous occasion when Lloyd two Bronze Star Medals, WWII Victory answered the call of the LORD when he Medal and Good Conduct. He was honwas baptized this year in the name of Je- orably discharged on February 4, 1946. sus Christ. God had answered his wife’s Upon returning home, Ed attended the prayer. It was a delight for them to attend University of Maryland College, graduchurch together and enjoy the service ating in 1952 with a BS in Business and of the LORD. God has been so good to Public Administration. He also attended Lloyd during his final days. God blessed Shenango Community College in Shahim tremendously to continue to drive, ron, PA and Thiel College in Greenville, cook, mow the lawn and fix up the house. PA. Ed worked as a Contract AdminHe leaves to celebrate and cherish his istrator with the Naval Sea Command memories, his beloved wife, Olivia and retired in 1974. He went on to be an Jones; four sons and one daughter, Lloyd Entrepreneur. He was a member of the Jones, Jr., Yvonne Jones, Melvin Jones, VFW, Phillips-Kleiner Post 5627, ColTroy Jones, and Ross Jones; Nineteen lege Park, MD; American Legion, Arick grandchildren; fourteen great grand- L. Lore Post 274, Lusby, Md.; Knights children; two daughters-in-law, Barbara of Columbus, Council 9258, SoloJones, Kenyada Jones; one son-in-law, mons, Md. and the Chesapeake Water Gordon James; one sister, Lorelei Savoy; Association. ten brothers, Charles Jones (deceased), Ed is survived by his wife of 20 Delano Jones (Agnes), Melvin Jones years, Mary C. “Kay” Lucic of Lusby, (Barbara), Larry Jones (Maggie), Loren- Md.; children, Kathleen Sasser of Florzo Jones (Faye), Carson Jones, Rodney ence, Mass., Edward Lucic, Jr. and wife Jones (deceased) Alvin Jones (Jacque- Carol of Glen Burnie, Md., Evelyn Medline), Ellison Jones (deceased) Colbert calf and husband Tom of Wellington, Jones (Pam); one aunt, Audrey Mackall; Fla., Beatrice Sanders of Greenbelt, one uncle, Robert Coby; three brothers- Md., Paul Lucic of Va., and Diana Kelley in-law, Daniel Hurley, William Edward and husband Jay of Laurel, Md.; grandJones and Earl Smith; nine sisters-in-law, children, Beau Sasser, Nicholas Lucic, Agnes Jones, Barbara Jones, Faye Jones, Lurie Sasser, Sarah Medcalf, Kate MedMaggie Jones, Pam Jones, Jacqueline, calf, Alexa Kelley, and Katerina SandStella Hurley, Gloria Jones, Cora Smith; ers; great grandchildren, Luke, Ella, and and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins Jake Sasser. Pallbearers will be Edward and friends. He had three special friends, Lucic, Jr., Paul Lucic, Jay Kelley, Jack William Edward Jones, Maurice Lake Richards, Robert Richards, and James and Michael Gough. Also, three special Helfrich. mothers: Mother Carolyn Gray, Mother The family recieved friends on Viola Carroll and Mother Evelyn King. Wednesday, Oct. 9, from 6 to 8 p.m., Funeral service was held on Thursday, in the Rausch Funeral Home, where a Oct. 3, at 11a.m., at Mt. Gethsemane prayer service was offered at 7 p.m. A Holiness Church, Huntingtown, Md., Mass of Christian Burial will be ofwith Elder Clifford Hearst officiating. fered on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2013 at 10 The interment was at Apostolic Faith AM in Our Lady Star of the Sea CathoChurch Cemetery, Owings, Md. lic Church, 225 Alexander Street, SoloThe pallbearers were Charles mons, Md., with Monsignor Michael Jones, Raymond Jones, Dela- Wilson officiating. Interment will follow no Jones, Jr., Ford Harris, Loren- at Fort Lincoln Cemetery, Brentwood, zo Jones, Jr., and Melvin Jones, Jr. Md. The family request contributions Funeral arrangements provided by to be made to Our Lady Star of the Sea Sewell Funeral Home, Prince Frederick, Catholic Church Building Fund and or the American Cancer Society.

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Edward Lucic, Sr., 90

Thomas Edward Paddy, 86

Edward “Ed” Lucic, Sr., 90 of Lusby, Md., formerly of Berwyn Heights, Md., passed away on Oct. 2, at Georgetown University Hospital. He was born on December 15, 1922 in Greenville, Pa., to the late Frank and Barbara Lucic. He married Irene Matusz Lucic on Oct. 7, 1944 in Greenville, Pa., and she preceded him in death on March 17, 1978. He married Mary Catherine Richards Lucic on November 28, 1992 in Hollidaysburg, Pa. Ed graduated from Penn High School in Greenville, PAa.,in 1940 and worked at the Greenville Steel Car Co. from March, 1942 to February, 1943. He enlisted in the U.S. Army on December 5, 1942 and was activated on February 19, 1943. He rose to the rank of Corporal

Thomas Edward Paddy, 86, of Huntingtown passed away Oct. 4, quietly at his home. He was born November 1, 1926 to Morris C. and Helen (Hall) Paddy. Tommy lived in Calvert County his entire life and left only during his time of service in the U.S. Army during WWII. He was a member of Carpenter’s Union 132 for 45 years. After his retirement, he and his wife Gladys spent the next ten years or more traveling the U.S. in their large camper. He loved country and blue-grass music and was often seen at blue-grass festivals in the area. He was a true gentleman and never turned down an opportunity to help anyone who asked and many who didn’t, and expected nothing in return. He was a kind,

loving, gentle man who will be sorely missed by many.

Tommy was preceded in death by his loving wife of 55 years, Gladys F. Paddy; five brothers, Maurice “Roy”, James J. Albert W., Arthur W., and Robert L. Paddy; and seven sisters Dorothy Patterson, Frances King, Edna Paddy, Marian Lyons, Margaret Phipps, Betty Clark, and Emma Morgan. He is survived by his loving daughter, Mary Ellen Paddy of Deale; sister Doris Cochran of Chesapeake Beach; step-sons R. Wayne Gordy of Chesapeake Beach and R. Warren Gordy of Huntingtown.

Also surviving are eight grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren; 29 great-greatgrandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews, and his companion Joycelyn H. Patrick.

Family and friends were received Monday, Oct. 7, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m., at Rausch Funeral Home, where a funeral service and celebration of life was held Tuesday, 11 a.m. Interment will follow at Wesley Cemetery, Prince Frederick. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Calvert Hospice.

To leave condolences visit www.rauschfuneralhomes.com.

Col. Donald Eugene Songer Col. Donald Eugene Songer, of Solomons, Maryland, passed away at his residence on Sept.

26. In March, 2013, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Wanda M. Songer. Don left us on the 71st anniversary of their marriage.

Colonel Songer was a decorated veteran of World War II, Korea, and Viet Nam. He loved his country, his beloved United States Air Force, flying airplanes, working in his wood shop, and was an avid golfer. Don and Wanda moved to the Asbury Solomons Community in 2000, and lived in Colorado Springs, Colo., for the previous thirty years. Don retired from the Air Force in 1970, having served in the Army Air Corps, the Iowa National Guard, and the USAF since en-

rolling as a cadet in1942. Details on Don and Wanda’s adventures are available on Facebook. Don leaves his family of two children and daughter in law, four grandchildren, and five great grandchildren. Reception hours will be published via Facebook and at Asbury. In lieu of flowers, the family requests considering donations to Calvert Hospice, P. O. Box 838, Prince Frederick, Md. 20678. Donations are encouraged on-line at www. calverthospice.org or to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675 www. woundedwarriorproject.org. Arrangements were handled by the Rausch Funeral Home, Lusby, Md. For more information or to leave condolences please visit www. rauschfuneralhomes.com.

Louise Ann Errico, 92 Louise Ann Errico, age 92, of District Heights, Maryland passed away Tuesday, Oct. 1, at the Bradford Oaks Nursing Center , Clinton, Maryland.

She is the wife of the late Emilio Errico, who passed away in December 1996.

She is the loving mother of Charles “Charlie” Errico and the late Theresa Whitlock and Madeline Errico. Grandmother of Brian, James and Tasey Whitlock. She is also survived by her siblings, Joe Zanelotti, Ralph Zanelotti and Rose Cunningham.

Mrs. Errico worked at the Kennedy Center for over 25 years and was known by her co-workers as a dependable, hard worker you could depend on. She was a devoted Roman Catholic who loved to cook and looked forward to getting her hair done every Saturday. In earlier days she enjoyed playing various card games with her friends, but above all else her family was always number one.

Family invite friends to call on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2013 from 2 p.m. until time of services at 4 p.m. at the Lee funeral Home Calvert, P.A. 8200 Jennifer Lane, Owings, MD. Interment will be on Monday, Oct. 21, 1 p.m., at the Maryland Veterans Cemetery Cheltenham, Rt 301 South, Cheltenham, Maryland

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Community Calvert Hospice Bridges Program Provides Grief Support for Children and Teens Calvert Hospice provides grief support for children ages six to 13 and teens ages 13 to 17 years of age through a program called “Bridges.” This program is open to all Calvert County children and teens dealing with the loss of a loved one and you do not have to be a hospice-related client to access the Bridges program. “Death is a scary part of life, especially for children and teens,,” stated Maureen Tores, Calvert Hospice Social Worker. “The Bridges program focuses on the specific way that young people cope with grief and loss by providing thoughtful guidance through the grieving regardless of the cause of death,” Tores concluded.

Through the Bridges program children and teens are divided into age-appropriate peer groups where creative activities and discussion are used to assist with coping and healing. Adult family members learn the similarities and difference between child and adult grief. This process helps with the healing process of both children and the adults in their lives.

The Fall 2013 Bridges five-session program will be held on Thursdays, Oct. 17 through Nov. 21 (weather permitting) from 6:30 p.m to 8 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church 90 Church St. Prince Frederick, Md. 20678.

Pre-Registration is required and the program is free to all Calvert County residents. Please call Maureen Tores at 410-5350892 Ext. 2201 or email information@calverthopsice.org.

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Athena is a young adult girl. She turned 2 on 9-9-13. She is affectionate and loves to be petted. She is a big girl and will adapt well to any family. Please come in to meet her. She would love to be in a home where she could give you all her love. Athena can be seen at the Calvert Animal Welfare League Adoption Center 1050 Prince Frederick Blvd Prince Frederick Md. Fri- Sunday 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. or call 410 535 9300 To schedule and appointment after adoption hours.

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Book Art Auction at Calvert Library Prince Frederick

Every year Americans fill enough garbage trucks to form a line that would stretch from the earth halfway to the moon, and each year tons of unwanted books find their way into landfills. Happily, not all books have to meet that fate. With a little creativity, a little energy, and a little time, many formerly-loved books can be repurposed.

In the “Repurposed-Books-As-Art Display” at Calvert Library Prince Frederick, Carolyn McHugh, artist and member of the Friends of the Library Ex-

ecutive Board, demonstrates how used books from thrift shops, books sales, and garage sales found a new purpose in life--not only as art but as a fundraiser for Friends of Calvert Library! Visit the library from now until Oct. 17 to bid on your favorite repurposed books.

McHugh assures all bidders that “repurposing” is easy and painless. No sacred writings, first-editions, Pulitzer Prize novels, or tomes of any historical or social value need be used in the process, and every part of the book--the cover, the spine, the pages--can be utilized to create a functional, artistic, or whimsical item. McHugh challenges all book lovers to pause before relegating a book to a landfill-fate and think of a creative way to give it a new lease on life. Or better yet, bid on one her creations to benefit Calvert Library. Friends of Calvert Library provide extras for the library such as digital cameras to record library events, DVD cleaners, supplies for workshops, snacks for library events, and much more.

For more information, call Robyn Truslow at Calvert Library Prince Frederick at 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.

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Newsmakers

Eye-chieveing Greatness

By Kimberly Alston Contributing Writer The public is invited to the Just 4 Girlz second annual expo on Saturday, Oct. 12, advertised as “a day of motivation and inspiration for GIRLZ of all ages”.

The event will take place in Oxen Hill with workshops, speakers and vendors from all over the Maryland area.

Each year, the event holds a different main event.

While last year’s was a fashion show, this year the expo

will feature a pulmonary Miss Teen DC and Maryland, as well as a Junior Miss DC and Maryland beauty pageant.

Additionally, the expo is designed to have something for everyone who attends to enjoy. The expo will promote local businesses and entertainment while encouraging attendees through personal testimonies by invited speakers.

All of the performers in the event will be youth, rather than adult professionals to encourage attendees that achieving their dreams is very possible.

The theme for this year’s expo is “Big Eye-deas”. The event caters to both women and girls, giving them resources for their future and to teach them that in life there will be unlimited ideas and possibilities to challenge and advance them, according to Event Coordinator LaTasha Briscoe.

Big Eyes Inc., was developed by a group of girls as a non-profit organization, dedicated to cater to the needs of all to be a guide for them to be productive and successful citizens. According to their statement, the mission of the organization is to, “eliminate the term at-risk youth and create brighter promises of tomorrow throughout our communities”.

The Just 4 Girlz expo is sponsored by several organizations, including: Miss United States, UTZ, Sam’s Club, GirlsHealth.gov, Vita Coco, GirlsTalk radio, Daisy Rock Guitars and more.

The event is open to the public and will take place at the Clarion Hotel and Conference Center in Oxon Hill. The expo will run between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Over 700 people have preregistered, but admission will be accepted the day of. For more information, visit www.just4girlz.eventbrite. com or call 240-416-5488 kimberlyalston@countytimes.net

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Entertainment Calendar Thursday, Oct. 10 Mixed Business Ruddy Duck Brewery and Grill (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 8 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 11

Fire in the Stove

By Kimberly Alston Contributing Writer Starting Saturday, Oct. 12, Annmarie Gardens will be offering the pottery class “Beginners Potter’s Wheel and Alternative Firing Techniques” taught by Ray Bogle. Throughout the year, two multi-week beginners’ classes are taught by both Bogle and Sarah Houde. According to Curator of Education, Jaimie Jeffery, Houde and Bogle have been “instrumental in the formation and growth of our clay studio and ceramics program.”

Annmarie Garden has been developing their clay studio for four years, starting in 2009 after they were made aware of the fact that throughout the tri-county area there were students readily available to go to work on a potter’s wheel. Since they were introduced, Jeffery said that the classes have been the most popular.

Each of the multi-week courses are 18 hours long in total with students able to use the wheels freely once one of the courses have been completed. Firing both before and after glazing is completed by the garden, but both sculpting and glazing must be done by the artist, after a class is completed. Generally, the classes are available for students 16 and older, but upon occasion students may be granted permission to take the class with the instructor’s discretion. For those under the age of 16, children’s classes are available through summer camps.

Because the clay studio is smaller in size, the primary goal in the beginners’ classes is to teach familiarity with the studio and to learn the care techniques necessary to be successful, such as centering clay on the potter’s wheel precisely.

Jeffery said that while clay and pottery classes are part of an art form, there is also chemistry and physics involved in the craft that must be learned. In the beginners potter’s class taking place, students will learn core skills and development of said skills including raku firings and pit firings techniques. In the class, students can produce up to 15 wheel thrown pieces.

The Beginners Potter’s Wheel and Alternative Firing Techniques class will take place on various days beginning on Saturday, Oct. 12 and ending on Saturday, Nov. 16. The class is broken up into eight sessions. All Saturday classes will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and classes during the week will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Advanced registration is required for the class. There is a fee of $285 for member and $300 for non-members. In addition, there is a $10 fee due to the instructor at the class for use of Raku clay, glazes and raku kiln. Call 410-2364640 to register. For more information, visit www.annmariegarden.org. kimberlyalston@countytimes.net

Random Impact Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Rd, Hollywood) – 8:30 p.m Some Assembly The Westlawn Inn (9200 Chesapeake Avenue, North Beach) – 7:30 Big Money Band Ruddy Duck Brewery and Grill (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 8 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 12 R&R Train Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Rd, Hollywood) – 8:30 p.m The Not So Modern Jazz Quartet The Westlawn Inn (9200 Chesapeake Avenue, North Beach) – 7:30 p.m.

Swamp Dog Ruddy Duck Brewery and Grill (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 8 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 13 Chesapeake Community Chorus Practice Huntington United Methodist Church (4020 Hunting Creek Rd., Huntingtown)- -4 to 6 p.m.

Monday, Oct. 14 Bud Light Karaoke Challenge Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Rd, Hollywood) – 8:30 p.m Trivia Ruddy Duck Brewery and Grill (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 15 $2 Tuesday Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Rd, Hollywood) – 8:30 p.m Dylan Galvin Ruddy Duck Brewery and Grill (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 16 Team Trivia Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Rd, Hollywood) – 6:30 p.m

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Library Events Thursday, Oct. 10 • Theater Thursdays Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 10 to 11 a.m.

Bring little ones for movies and a story. This Week’s feature is Backyardigans Into the Deep.

410-326-5289 • Calvert Conversations Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach – 10 to 11 a.m.

An informal discussion of local history of interest to long-time Calvertonians and newbies.

Complimentary coffee and tea. Come, relax in our living room, and share or learn something new!

410-257-2411 • Kids Just Want to Have Fun Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Exciting events for children grades K-3 that explore worlds of reading, science, culture, and more!

Please register. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862 • Affordable Health Care Act Information Forum St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 105 Vianney Lane, Prince Frederick – 7 to 9 p.m.

Join Calvert Library and the League of Women Voters for a panel consisting of Carolyn Quattrocki, the Exec. Director of the Governors Office of Health Care Reform; Dr. Lawrence Polsky, the public Health Care Officer of CC; Michael Shaw, Head of Calvert Health Care Solutions; Scott Intner, Assoc.VP of Business Development of Calvert Memorial Hospital; and Mr. Jon Frank, Pres. of an employee benefits firm who will each present a 10 minute talk to be followed by a Question and Answer period. It will be a League of Women Voters format. Call 410-535-0291 for more information.

• Family Night Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 7 to 8 p.m.

Bring the family for a fantastic evening out with books. Each month we will explore a new title through fun filled activities and crafts. This month's focus will be on Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney. Please register. 410-326-5289

Friday, Oct. 11 • On Pins & Needles Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 1 to 4 p.m.

Bring your quilting, needlework, knitting, crocheting, or other project for an afternoon of conversation and shared creativity. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862

Saturday, Oct. 12 • Chess Saturdays at the Library Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach – 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Chess enthusiasts—or wannabe enthusiasts— please join us (with or without your own chess set) at the library the second Saturday of each month. All ages and levels welcome! 410-257-2411 • Playtime Calvert Library Fairview Branch, Rt. 4 and Chaneyville Road, Owings – 10:45 to 11:15 a.m.

Playtime is learning and discovery time for you and your child. Engage in interactive play, connect with other parents and caregivers, and have fun! Bring a non-battery operated toy to share. No registration. For ages birth through 5 years old.

410-257-2101

• Learn Mahjongg Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 1 to 3 p.m.

Want to learn Mahjongg? Games are a great way to keep your brain sharp while having fun! Join us! 410-326-5289

EVERYTHING AMISH • Furniture for Life • Custom Built Furniture with Stain Matching • Locally Built Sheds • Gazebos • Pool Houses • Play Sets • Lawn Furniture • Yankee Candles • Decorative Accessories • Huge Selection Of Pictures • Mary Lou Troutman Prints & Flags

• Fairy Tale Event Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 2 to 3:30 p.m.

Children will experience adventure and fun in the world of folk and fairy tales! Please register. 410535-0291 or 301-855-1862

Monday, Oct. 14 • Library Closed for Columbus Day. All day.

Tuesday, Oct. 15 • Board of Trustees meeting Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 2 to 5 p.m.

Calvert Library Board of Trustees monthly meeting. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862 • Yes, You CAN Use a Computer Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Microsoft Word. Beginners can learn how to use Microsoft Word to create, edit, save, and print documents. The training will last one hour and will take place in a small group. Please register. 410-5350291 or 301-855-1862 • The Power of Civility in Contemporary Society Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Choose Civility Southern Maryland is an ongoing community-wide initiative to position Southern Maryland as a model of civility. Daniel Buccino, Assistant Professor in the Johns Hopkins Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, will discuss strategies for managing differences to help enhance respect, empathy, consideration, and tolerance. Please register. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862

Tuesday, Oct. 15 • Book Discussion Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 7 to 8:30 p.m.

The Light Between Oceans by M. L. Stedman. The miraculous arrival of a child in the lives of a barren couple delivers profound love and a moral dilemma. This debut novel by M. L. Stedman beautifully tells an emotional and complex story where there is no right answer, where justice for one person is another’s tragic loss. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862

Wednesday, Oct. 16 • Playtime Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 10:25 to 10:55 a.m.

Playtime is learning and discovery time for you and your child. Engage in interactive play, connect with other parents and caregivers, and have fun! Bring a non-battery operated toy to share. No registration. For ages birth through 5 years old.

410-326-5289 • Yes, You CAN Use a Computer Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach – 2 to 3 p.m.

Beginners can learn how to use Microsoft Word to create, edit, save, and print documents. The training will last one hour and will take place in a small group. Please register. 410-257-2411

• Playtime Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach – 10:45 to 11:15 a.m.

Playtime is learning and discovery time for you and your child. Engage in interactive play, connect with other parents and caregivers, and have fun! Bring a non-battery operated toy to share. No registration. For ages birth through 5 years old.

410-257-2411

• Book Discussion OMOB: King Peggy Calvert Library Fairview Branch, Rt. 4 and Chaneyville Road, Owings – 2 to 3:30 p.m.

King Peggy by Peggielene Bartels and Eleanor Herman. The story of an American secretary, her royal destiny, and the inspiring story of how she changed an African village. 410-257-2101

• Playtime Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 11 to 11:30 a.m.

Playtime is learning and discovery time for you and your child. Engage in interactive play, connect with other parents and caregivers, and have fun! Bring a non-battery operated toy to share. No registration. For ages birth through 5 years old. 410535-0291 or 301-855-1862

• TACOS Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 4 to 6 p.m.

Are you aged 13-19? Need Community Service credits? Calvert Library needs your help planning events, amping up our social media presence and revamping our Teen Zone! Join us at this casual informal meet-up. Please register. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862

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Saturday, Dec. 14 Appeal Landfill

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Out&About October All Month Long

• Maryland State Field Hockey Festival Team registrations are now being accepted for the 2nd Annual Maryland State Field Hockey Festival scheduled for the weekend of Nov. 16 and 17, in the Eldersburg area of Carroll County, Md. The Festival is open to all travel level school, recreation and club teams; and is hosted by the Majestx FHC. Competition is available in the Girl’s U11, U13, U15, 17, U19 and Coed 21 & Older age levels. All teams are guaranteed four (50 minute) games, with additional play-off and championship being scheduled where applicable. The first and second place teams in all age levels will receive team and individual awards. The registration deadline is Friday, Nov. 4.

For additional information contact either Gayle at taysmon34@hotmail.com or Mike at usamateursports@aol.com. Registration forms are available at usamateursports.com/fh_summer

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FREE recommended for ages 1-5 • Roast Pork Dinner American Legion Post 206, Chesapeake Beach, 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Join us for an informal dinner hosted by the Sons of the American Legion Post 206, on Route 260 in Chesapeake Beach, in the Lower Level Dining Room. The menu will include Roast Pork Loin with gravy, roasted red potatoes, apple sauce, green beans, salad, and beverage. Public warmly welcomed. For more information call 301-855-6466. www.ALpost206.org

Saturday, Oct. 12

• Patuxent River Appreciation Days 2013: FREE Family Fun For All Ages!

Calvert Marine Museum, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Patuxent River Appreciation Days (PRAD) is celebrating its 36th year at the Calvert Marine Museum. Starting in 1978, PRAD is one of the longest • Thanksgiving Weekend Soccer Tournament running festivals in Southern Maryland. This The Central Maryland Soccer Association year promises two days of free family fun for will sponsor two levels of soccer competition over all. During PRAD, admission to the museum the Thanksgiving Holiday. The Cornucopia I tourwill be free. Additional parking will be provided nament is for non-travel level in-house recreation across the street from the museum at no additional council, C.Y.O. and similar type teams; the Corcost. PRAD is made possible through the generous nucopia II tournament is designed for the more support of the Calvert County Board of Commiscompetitive travel, club and school level teams. sioners.

Boys and girls competition is available in The arts and craft show with over thirty artists and both events. Both competitions are scheduled to take place in Westminster, Md. local food vendors will be located in the museum’s parking lot on both days of the festival. The two The Cornucopia I is a nonaffiliated event for music stages will host live performances including the dual age groupings of U8, 10, 12 and 14 RockFish, Country Memories, Pond Scum, Celtic years of age. The Cornucopia II is an USSF ConFusion and many more. Children can build youth affiliated event for single age groupings of 8 through 14 and dual age 16U and 18U. their own toy boats while the whole family can enjoy free cruises aboard the Wm. B. Tennison, NaBoth tournament’s features round-robin than of Dorchester, and Dee of St. Mary’s. You competition, with all teams being guaranwill also be able to row in canoes in the boat basin teed a minimum of three games with playthroughout the weekend. offs and championships where applicable.

The “Green Village” features scores of non-profit The tournament registration deadline is Nov. groups that celebrate the river in a wide variety 15. Additional information and registration material of ways. There, you will be able to see exhibits, is available on the tournament’s web page located demonstrations, displays, and educational activities at cmsasoccer.com. For additional information, conabout green products, recycling, oyster restoration, tact us at scorenews@aol.com. native plants, wildlife, restoration efforts, live animals, and more.

Thursday, Oct. 10 Back by popular demand is “Bounty of the Patuxent.” On Saturday, local wineries will be offering • October Business After Hours wine tasting in the Corbin Pavilion. Local produce 70 Church Street Prince Frederick, 5:30 to 7 p.m. will be for sale as well as soaps, candles, candy, loHosted by Calvert County Historical Society, cally formed oysters, and other homemade items.

DreamWeavers Events Catering Café. Join us as we The annual PRAD Parade with a one mile route celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Calvert County along Solomons Island Road will begin Sunday at Historical Society. Guests will be given a tour of the 2:00pm. Non-profit organizations are welcome to first floor of Linden House and the archives by CCHS join the parade with cash prizes offered for best Board members and volunteers. Guests may also do float entries. To enter your float or organization, a self-guided tour while enjoying delicious hors d’ contact Randy Geck at rgeck@xecu.net. oeuvres from DreamWeaver Events Catering Café.

For more information about PRAD, including a complete schedule of events, visit www.pradinc.

• Sea Squirts: Feathers, Shells, & Claws, Oh My! org, or call 410-326-2042, ext. 41.

Calvert Marine Museum, 10:30 to 11 a.m.

Explore the animal world by looking at how animals • Country Dance protect themselves. Piece together all the clues American Legion Post 206, Chesapeake Beach, 7 about animal defenses through games, stories, and p.m. by visiting the exhibits. FREE drop-in program For a fun time, come to the Country Dance at for children age 18 months to three years and their the American Legion 206. If you can’t dance, teachcaregivers. ers will be available to give instruction. One hour lessons commence at 7 p.m. followed by dancing • Tour of the Maryland Archaeological Conserfrom 8 p.m. until midnight. The modest price of $15 vation Laboratory per person includes soft drinks or draft beer and light Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum, 10515 Mackall munchies. Hosted by the American Legion 206 in Road, St. Leonard, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. the upper level Ballroom in Chesapeake Beach on 410-586-8501 • www.jefpat.org Route 260. Public warmly welcomed. For informaEnjoy a free behind-the-scenes tour of the Maryland tion call 301-855-6466. www.ALPost206.org Archaeological Conservation Laboratory, a stateof-the-art facility that houses more than 8 million • Folk Salad Trio artifacts, including collections from every county Calvert Marine Museum’s Corbin Pavilion 12 to in Maryland. Visitors can get up close and personal 11:45 p.m. with our conservators and collections. Group tours The Folk Salad Trio will be sailing out with all are offered year round for a small fee. Call or email our nautical songs for the Patuxent River Appreciajppm@mdp.state.md.us for more information. Restion Days at the, for PRAD. Attractions include: boat ervations are not required. building, green village, petting zoo (Saturday), pony rides (fee), face painting (fee), canoe rides and demFriday, Oct. 11 onstrations, FREE harbor cruises, arts & crafts, food court, wine tasting - and of course, live music! And • Dance Party stick around, because our other favorite band, Har4025 4th Street, North Beach, 2 p.m. mony Grit, will be performing at 4. There’s a lot to Take a look at our vintage jukebox and have do, see and listen to at PRAD on Saturday and Suna “freeze dance” party with music from the 1950s.

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Community Events day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For a full schedule of both days’ events, go to www.pradinc.org/schedule.html

Sunday, Oct. 13 • Patuxent River Appreciation Days 2013: FREE Family Fun For All Ages!

Calvert Marine Museum, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Patuxent River Appreciation Days (PRAD) is celebrating its 36th year at the Calvert Marine Museum. Starting in 1978, PRAD is one of the longest running festivals in Southern Maryland. This year promises two days of free family fun for all. During PRAD, admission to the museum will be free. Additional parking will be provided across the street from the museum at no additional cost. PRAD is made possible through the generous support of the Calvert County Board of Commissioners.

The arts and craft show with over thirty artists and local food vendors will be located in the museum’s parking lot on both days of the festival. The two music stages will host live performances including RockFish, Country Memories, Pond Scum, Celtic ConFusion and many more. Children can build their own toy boats while the whole family can enjoy free cruises aboard the Wm. B. Tennison, Nathan of Dorchester, and Dee of St. Mary’s. You will also be able to row in canoes in the boat basin throughout the weekend.

The “Green Village” features scores of non-profit groups that celebrate the river in a wide variety of ways. There, you will be able to see exhibits, demonstrations, displays, and educational activities about green products, recycling, oyster restoration, native plants, wildlife, restoration efforts, live animals, and more.

Back by popular demand is “Bounty of the Patuxent.” On Saturday, local wineries will be offering wine tasting in the Corbin Pavilion. Local produce will be for sale as well as soaps, candles, candy, locally formed oysters, and other homemade items.

The annual PRAD Parade with a one mile route along Solomons Island Road will begin Sunday at 2:00pm. Non-profit organizations are welcome to join the parade with cash prizes offered for best float entries. To enter your float or organization, contact Randy Geck at rgeck@xecu.net.

For more information about PRAD, including a complete schedule of events, visit www.pradinc. org, or call 410-326-2042, ext. 41.

• All-U-Can-Eat Breakfast American Legion Post 206, Chesapeake Beach, 8 to 11 a.m.

Start the day with a yummy breakfast featuring Hot Cakes, Sausage, Scrapple, Bacon, Scrambled Eggs, Home Fries, Biscuits, Fruit, and Chip Beef. Hosted by the American Legion Auxiliary in the upper level Dining Hall in Chesapeake Beach on Route 260. Public Welcome. Adults $10; kids 6-12 $5; kids under 6 free. Bloody Marys will be available for a nominal charge. For information call 301855-6466 or visit www.ALPost206.org.

Monday, Oct. 14 • Rabies Clinic St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds, 6 p.m.

St. Mary’s Animal Welfare League’s Rabies Clinic will be held the 2nd Monday of each month (March - November) at the St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds from 6 to 8 p.m.

All leashed pets, or pets in carriers, are welcomed.

Vaccinations are $10 each. With proof of current vaccination, shots will be good for 3 years.

Without proof of current vaccination, shots will be good for 1 year.

For anxious pets, please have one person hold the pet outside, and one person come in to register and wait in line. When it’s your turn, the vet will come outside to vaccinate your pet.

Most pet owners arrive from 5:30 to 7 p.m., so if possible, to decrease normal wait times, please visit the clinic between 7-7:30 p.m.

• Get Kids Moving Solomons Elite Fitness, 6 p.m.

Join us as we get kids ages 2-12 up and moving.

Exercise made fun in this 1 hour class for kids to get their blood flowing, energy levels reached and social skills learned. Bring your son/daughter to this 1-hour drop off class and let them exercise with new friends.

REQUIRED: Pre-Register at solomonselitefitness. com or by calling (240)242-9348 to make sure you child/children have a spot reserved.

Tuesday, Oct. 15 • Zumba at St. Mary’s Sunshine Center Moakley Street., Leonardtown, 6 p.m.

A fun energetic aerobic work-out with a Latin inspired routine. Zumba every Tuesday and Thursday evening from 6 to 7 p.m., at St. Mary’s Sunshine Center in Leonardtown on Moakley Street. The cost is $5 a class or $25 for a 6 class pass.

Wednesday, Oct. 16 • Stained Glass: Next Steps Annmarie Garden, 6pm-9pm Annmarie Garden will present. Continue refining your stained glass skills in this 5-part series.

Choose from a broad variety of projects and create a 20-30 piece suncatcher/panel using the copper foil technique. Must take the Intro to Stained Glass class first. This series is great to take again and again--just choose a different project each time! Cost is $115 for members and $130 for non-members. There is a materials fee of $10-25 due to instructor at class, depending on the glass you choose. Advanced registration required. Call 410-326-4640 to register.

Thursday, Oct. 17 • Sea Squirts: Feathers, Shells, & Claws, Oh My! Calvert Marine Museum, 10:30 to 11 a.m.

Explore the animal world by looking at how animals protect themselves. Piece together all the clues about animal defenses through games, stories, and by visiting the exhibits. FREE drop-in program for children age 18 months to three years and their caregivers.

• 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 Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory, a stateof-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 or email jppm@mdp.state.md.us for more information. Reservations are not required.

• Rich Ball Calvert Library, Prince Frederick, 7 p.m.

Job hunting? Contact hunting? Calvert Library Prince Frederick will host “techie” human resources professional, Rich Ball, to share the ins and outs of using LinkedIn for your career or job search.

Registration is requested for this event. LinkedIn is a form of social media developed specifically for professional networking. Some use it for building sales, others use it for recruitment and many use it for researching potential contacts. For more information, call Robyn Truslow at Calvert Library Prince Frederick at 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.

• NARFE Meeting Calvert County Public Library, Prince Frederick, 1 p.m.

The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE), Calvert County Chapter 1466, will meet. There will be a special presentation by guest Bridget Boel, NARFE Director of Membership addressing Recruitment and Retention. Also a brief on 2014 FEP Blue will be followed by a regular business meeting. Also, join us for an early lunch at 11:30, this month at Mama Lucia’s in PF. Active and Retired Federal employees, spouses, other chapter members, non-members and guests are welcome. For NARFE membership Information and Application, Call 410-586-1441.

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Thursday, October 10, 2013

CLUES ACROSS

Last Week’s Puzzle Solutions

1. Most favorables 7. 23rd Greek letter 10. Rated higher 12. Immature herring 13. Malignant skin neoplasm 14. Orange-red spinel 15. Hunted beings 16. Be obedient to 17. Excavate with a shovel 18. = to 100 cauris 19. Lose hold of 21. Highest card 22. Western Union message 27. The “Show Me” state 28. Early photo process 33. A public promotion 34. A group of statues 36. A single thing 37. Ireland 38. A raised speaking platform 39. Leavened bread 40. Farm animal shelter 41. Oral polio vaccine 44. Chinese fine silk silver 45. Chocolate-colored acidic pulp pod 48. ____ off 49. Hagiographa 50. Manuscripts, abbr.

51. Over the sea

18. An island group of the S Pacific 20. A wooden hole plug 23. A purine base found in DNA and RNA 24. Spanish park 25. Atomic #18 26. Married woman 29. And, Latin 30. Cantonese dialect 31. Causing physical hurt 32. Short trips or tasks 35. Small craving 36. Paddled

38. Leuciscus leuciscus’ 40. Parting phrases: good-____ 41. Figure skater Yuka 42. Opera song 43. Create social or emotional ties 44. Opposite of LTM 45. Icahn’s airline 46. Air Reserve base (abbr.)

47. Russian manned space station

CLUES DOWN

1. Stare impertinently 2. Address a deity 3. Converts hide into leather 4. Matrimonial response 5. 13th Hebrew letter 6. Dentist’s organization 7. Fleshy fungus caps 8. Kill violently 9. License & passport 10. Refereed 11. Arbor framework 12. Luxuriant dark brown fur 14. Group purchasing protest 17. Insecticide

CLASSIFIEDS Placing An Ad

Email your ad to: cindijordan@countytimes.net or Call: 301-373-4125 or Fax: 301-373-4128. Liner Ads (No artwork or special type) Charged by the line with the 4 line minimum. Display Ads (Ads with artwork, logos, or special type) Charged by the inch with the 2 inch minimum. All private party ads must be paid before ad is run.

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.

Real Estate Rentals Rambler for Rent in Mechanicsville: Freshly painted clean home, country kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, hardwood floors. Non smoking home, no pets, no section 8 please. Please call Janette at (301) 884-3853. Rent: $1,250.

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Deadlines are Tuesday at 12 noon Office hours are: Monday thru Friday 8am - 4pm

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

Electric included with monthly rent.

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

Important Information

The Calvert Gazette will not be held responsible for any ads omitted for any reason. The Calvert Gazette reserves the right to edit or reject any classified ad not meeting the standards of The Calvert Gazette. It is your responsiblity to check the ad on its first publication and call us if a mistake is found. We will correct your ad only if notified after the first day of the first publication ran.

Employment

Employment

Looking for a auto detailer with mechanical skills. Primary job will be detailing automobiles. Some mechanical experience will be required for heavy times. If interested please e-mail algar34@ gmail.com or fax resume to 301-737-4206 or call 301-737-6400.

Large organization located in Piney Point, MD has a full time Laborer position open.

Duties include – cutting grass, trimming hedges and trees, cleaning the shop, maintaining equipment, helping with the flowerbeds, mulching, and assisting the maintenance department when needed on base and other school properties.

We offer an excellent benefits package.

Compensation is $7.50/hour. Please send resume via email to mszepesi@seafarers. org or fax at (301) 702-6060. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Salary can be adjusted at employers discretion based on experience, skill, ability, seniority, and/or education.

Chesapeake Neurology Associates has a full-time position available for a RN/ LPN. Experience preferred. Candidate must possess current Maryland Licensure.

Strong writing skills necessary. Act as a liaison between patient and MD/ CRNP in meeting patient needs between office visits. Additional responsibilities discussed during interview. Paid holidays, health benefits package, and flexible schedule. No phone calls accepted. Faxed resumes only to (410) 535-6030 or email contact@chesapeakeneurology.com.

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