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Chesapeake Beach Rates – To Be Continued

By Sarah Miller Staff Writer The cost for out-of- town water park goers may increase from $18 to $24 during the summer 2014 season, according to Chesapeake Beach Waterpark General Manager Marilyn Van Wagner. All proceeds from the park are funneled back into water park maintenance and improvements, she said during the Dec. 19 Chesapeake Beach Town Council meeting.

“A 30 percent increase may be a little steep,” said Town Council Member Bob Carpenter.

He expressed concern that the increased entry fee may have a negative impact on local businesses.

In addition to possible rate in-

creases, Chesapeake Beach Mayor Bruce Wahl said the committee is studying the privatization of the water park. The board will receive the report in coming weeks, he said.

One issue that was not raised was the matter of water and sewer rates. The community, in a Dec. 7 referendum vote, vetoed the adopted rate structure. The new structure will be discussed at the Jan. 16 town hall meeting.

Wahl announced the monthly town council meetings will begin at 7 p.m. instead of 8 p.m. starting in January 2014.

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COUNTY NEWS

55 Dogs Taken From Sunderland Home

By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Fifty-five dogs were taken from a Sunderland Home following complaints to Calvert County Animal Control.

On Dec. 20, at approximately 8:15 a.m., the Calvert County Animal Control executed a search warrant at 1205 Lake Ridge Drive. Animal Control served this search warrant during an investigation of animal cruelty, according to a press release.

“The Sheriff’s Office Special Operations Team assist-

ed in this investigation with air monitoring and hazardous material protective equipment. This was needed due to the confined space that the animals were housed in,” the press release reads. Crime Scene Technician G. Crump processed the scene.

All dogs were taken from the home at the consent of the owner, said Animal Control employee Craig Dichter, who was on scene during the removal. All the dogs were being kept indoors, he said, and many were “hound types,” though there was a large variety of breeds.

The dogs have been transferred to the Tri-County Ani-

mal Shelter. Thus far, several have been taken in by animal rescues for fostering and adoption, Dichter said.

“Animal Control is the voice for the animal that cannot be heard. We will investigate this case fully and do what is best for these animals,” said Sheriff Mike Evans.

For more information about Tri-County Animal Shelter, call 1-800-903-1992. sarahmiller@countytimes.net

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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.

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

Prince Frederick Barrack on TWITTER: The Maryland State Police, Barrack “U” Twitter account following is growing. Follow @MSP_Prince_Fred to be a part of important Maryland State Police activity and information affecting the citizens of Southern Maryland. You can also contact us any time with questions or information about crime and other police activity or visit our barrack webpage at mdsp.org or cut and paste this link. https://www.mdsp.org/Organization/FieldOperationsBureau/Barracks/BarrackUPrinceFrederick.aspx.

Disorderly Conduct: On Dec. 19 at 1:59 p.m., Trooper Barlow responded to the Calvert County Courthouse for a disorderly subject. Dwaine R. Glenn, 46 of Lusby, became agitated while inside the courtroom. Court personnel escorted him out to the hallway where he became extremely disruptive and loud. Troopers arrived at the courthouse and placed Glenn under arrest. He was incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.

Possession of Marijuana: On Dec. 20 at 1:48 a.m., Trooper First Class Oles stopped a vehicle at Rt. 4 and Stoakley Rd. in Prince Frederick for traffic violations. A search of the vehicle revealed marijuana. Johnny R. Jones Jr., 27 of Port Republic was arrested and taken to the MSP Barrack in Prince Frederick for processing.

Destruction of Property: On Dec. 22 at 12:08 p.m., Trooper First Class Oles received a complaint from a victim who advised that something struck and damaged her vehicle as she was driving on Long Beach Rd., in St. Leonard. Several other victims contacted the barrack to report similar incidents of someone throwing an object at passing vehicles. Four suspects have been identified and charges are pending.

False Statement to Police Officer: On Dec. 23 at 4:15 a.m., Trooper First Class Lewis stopped a vehicle for traffic violations on Rt. 260 at St. Andrews Dr. in Chesapeake Beach.

A passenger in the vehicle, when asked to identify himself, gave TFC Lewis a false name and date of birth. The passenger was eventually identified as John Roger IV, of Friendship. Rogers was arrested and incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.

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

During the week of Dec. 16 through Dec. 22 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,536 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.

Theft from Vehicle Case #13-73854: A purse was stolen from a vehicle while it was parked in front of Patuxent High School in Lusby on Dec.19 between 6:50 p.m. and 8:50 p.m. It is believed the locking mechanism on the door may have malfunctioned and the vehicle was inadvertently left unlocked.

DFC R. Wilson is investigating.

Disorderly Conduct Case #13-73873: Two men were arrested at the Rod ‘n Reel in Chesapeake Beach on Dec. 19 at 10:49 p.m. when they became irate and were cursing restaurant employees because they felt they were losing Thorne money at the machines.

Both men appeared intoxicated and were asked numerous times to quiet down but they only became more belligerent.

They were asked to leave Black and finally had to be escorted from the establishment. George Edward Thorne, 55 of Washington, D.C. and Curtis Nathaniel Black, 53 of Temple Hills, were both arrested and each charged with disorderly conduct and failure to obey a lawful order.

Theft, CDS Violation Case #13-73941: On Dec. 20 at 9:44 a.m. Dep. C. Ward responded to the Prince Frederick Walmart for the report of a shoplifter.

April Helene Hodge, 47 of Lusby, was reported to have taken items from the Hodge store and leave without paying. A search incident to arrest also revealed suspected drugs. Hodge was arrested and charged with theft less than $100, possession of a schedule IV drug; Clonazepam, and altering a label on a prescription drug.

Theft from Vehicle Case #13-73953: Sometime overnight between Dec. 18 and 19, someone stole a purse, camera and other items from a vehicle parked outside a home in the 3600 block of Karen Drive in Chesapeake Beach. The victim does not recall if the car was locked.

Dep. B. Schaefer is investigating.

Mail Tampering Case #13-74052: A victim in the 13200 block of Olivet Road in Lusby reported to Cpl. A. Moschetto that unknown person(s) opened 6 Christmas cards in her mailbox on December 20. She discovered the damage to her mail but says nothing appears to be missing other than one envelope to a Christmas card.

Burglary Case #13-74183: A home in the 12500 block of Sagebrush Drive in Lusby was burglarized sometime between Dec. 20 and 21. Jewelry was taken. DFC M. Velasquez is continuing the investigation.

Theft from Vehicle Case #13-74194: Someone stole a Garmin Nuvi GPS worth $150 from a vehicle parked outside a home in the 3200 block of Maryland Avenue in Port Republic between Dec. 20 and 21. The owner does not recall if the vehicle had been locked. Dep. B. Schaefer is investigating.

CDS Violation Case #13-74221: Four people were arrested by DFC M. Velasquez on Dec. 21 at 3:35 p.m. when he responded to a home on Big Sandy Run in Lusby to assist DFC E. Carter. Carter had gone to the address to serve an Stevenson outstanding warrant and discovered four people in a vehicle in the driveway of the home with suspected drugs. Brandon Robert Stevenson, 18 of Lusby, was arrested and Mortensen charged with possession of marijuana, possession of Suboxone, and use of drug paraphernalia; a white plastic medicine bottle.

Stevenson was also served with the outstanding warColey rant for trespass. Clayton Matthew Mortensen, 20, and Steven Allen Coley, 18, both of Lusby, were charged with possession of marijuana less than 10 grams. A seventeen-yearold male also from Lusby was charged on a youth report with possession of marijuana and released to a parent.

CDS Violation Case #13-74258: On Dec. 21 at 7:39 p.m. DFC J. Lord responded to the area of Md. Rt. 260 just past the BP Gas Station for the report of a Cramer possible intoxicated driver who had just left the station. The vehicle was reported to have nearly struck several vehicles. Lord conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle near Jewel Road in Dunkirk. He made contact with the driver, identified as Edward Mark Cramer, 29 of North Beach. Cramer was found to be in possession of suspected drugs and arrested and charged with possession of Alprazolam, possession of Heroin, possession of controlled paraphernalia; a hypodermic syringe, and possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia; plastic baggies, spoons, and a glass smoking device.

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A Life of Service to the State Senate President Miller Contemplates 2014 Legislative Session

By Sarah Miller Staff Writer

Views on the Upcoming Legislative Session With approximately 2,500 bills introduced every year, “it’s tough to tell what will emerge as the big issues,” said Delegate Anthony J. O’Donnell (R-29C) of the upcoming 2014 Maryland General Assembly Legislative Session, set to begin at 12 p.m. on Jan. 8.

Coming into the session, O’Donnell said there are glaring concerns.

“The implementation of Obamacare is a disease,” O’Donnell said, adding that the national and state exchanges are “in a shambles.”

In addition to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (aka Obamacare), he said the current push to increase minimum wage should be handled delicately, a point Maryland State Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller, Jr. (D-27) agrees on.

If the minimum wage is increased too much, it could have the adverse effect of decreasing available jobs, O’Donnell said.

Small business owners operate on a tight budget and the more they have to pay their employees, the fewer employees they will hire, he said.

Miller supports increasing minimum wage, but not to more than $10. He advocates an increase to between $8 and $8.50, similar to minimum wages in Delaware and Virginia.

Maryland citizens continue to struggle to make ends meet, O’Donnell said, and instead of increasing minimum wage, which could cost jobs and possibly make the cost of living go even higher, he recommends studying tax breaks and methods of making living in Maryland more affordable.

The cost of living in Maryland is due to its proximity to Washington, D.C., Miller said. When D.C.’s economy is doing well, Maryland residents benefit. Conversely, when D.C. is having a hard time, Maryland residents suffer from the pressures.

O’Donnell is concerned with the growing drug abuse in the region. With the costs of healthcare and fuel continuing to increase, economic pressure will continue to rise. That does not mean Maryland citizens will suffer, Miller said, adding he anticipates no tax increases during the 2014 legislative session.

“I want to create a task force to look into the explosion of heroin and prescription drug use in Southern Maryland,” O’Donnell said.

The topics covered during the legislative session vary widely, but Miller makes sure to keep up with legislation that affects education in Maryland. He supports a bill that would move the beginning of the school year to after Labor Day, which has been met with mixed reception. Teachers and school administrators view the topic with trepidation while students would be happy to

Photos courtesy of Office of the Senate President Deputy Chief of Staff Jake Weissmann Maryland State Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller, Jr.

go back to school later in the year, Miller said. Business owners would benefit from the change, especially in seasonal locations such as Ocean City he added. They could count on their summer help staying through the end of the summer instead of training a replacement to work for a matter of weeks.

Every year, the legislative session comes down to the matter of the budget, which is on the increase again, O’Donnell said. He does not support an increased budget while Miller said a slight increase is the product of the rising costs of doing business.

Meet the Senate President The oldest of 10 children, Miller was born on Dec. 3, 1942 in Clinton, Md. He and his nine siblings were educated in the public school system. Miller worked in his family’s general store, founded by his grandfather, B.K. Miller, Sr., in 1913, when he was a boy. He grew up surrounded by tobacco farms. He and his siblings tended a family garden. His grandfather’s store catered to tobacco farmers. This exposure growing up gave Miller a respect and understanding of working men and women, which would guide policies he supported in years to come.

“I’d wake up with it every morning and go to sleep with it every night,” Miller said.

Miller’s parents were both descendants of Civil War veterans. As a child, he heard stories about the civil war and toured historic battlefields with his family. This inspired

a lifetime love of studying history and became one of the cornerstones of Miller’s future.

“History and politics and law sort of all converged together,” Miller said.

Miller received his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of Maryland College Park in 1964. He graduated from the University of Maryland School of Law in 1967 and was admitted to the Maryland State and Prince George’s County Bar Associations. He has been in private practice for 40 years with offices in both Prince George’s and Calvert Counties.

Miller’s motivation to go into law was

Senate Miller visits a local school.

historical figures, such as Thomas Jefferson, who practiced law.

His interest in politics started early.

B.K. Miller, Sr. would host a party during every election and invite politicians he supported to come speak to voters. It was during one of those parties that Miller met former Maryland Comptroller Louis L. Goldstein and began a lifetime friendship, Miller said.

Miller’s first experience working on a campaign was with Frank Small, Jr. He was the “aid de camp” for Small’s bid for governor of Maryland, assisting with the campaign, diving and generally helping out.

In 1964 he campaigned for Goldstein during his run for a seat on the United States Senate.

Miller first ran for the Maryland House of Delegates from District 27 in 1970. After serving a term in the House, he was elected to the Maryland Senate in 1974. Miller became Chair of the Judicial Proceedings Committee in 1983. He was elected president of the senate in 1987, a position he has served in for the past 26 years …”making him the longest serving Senate President in Maryland history as well as the longest serving Senate President across the country,” according to his website, www.senatormikemiller.com.

Miller works to pass bills that “…benefit his constituents through the Legislature; including funding for school construction or a community project, legislation which will make us safer…” according to his website. He said the highlight of his career is helping to pave the way to make Maryland’s schools some of the top in the nation.

He has no intention of leaving the political arena anytime soon. He has to file for reelection by February 2014 and plans to do so shortly after the first of the year.

For more information about Miller and his campaign, visit www.senatormikemiller.com. For more information about the upcoming legislative session, or to track bills introduced and passed, visit mgaleg. maryland.gov/. sarahmiller@countytimes.net

Thursday, December 26, 2013

Christmas and Last Year as Commissioner

By Susan Shaw Calvert County Commissioner, District 2 As I write this last Commissioner column for the 2013 calendar year, I find myself wanting to reflect on the end of the year and the coming Christmas season from a more personal perspective.

You may have heard that calendar year 2014 will be my last year as a Calvert County Commissioner. I am voluntarily term-limiting myself. In my case, 12 years will be enough. I love this job. It is a demanding job if done well. I do not have a spouse or significant other to carry some of the weight of maintaining a home environment and family life while I serve the citizens of Calvert County. I am doing it all. My daughter came into my custody unexpectedly when she was 12 years old and when I had been a Commissioner for about 2 months. A widow, I ran for County Commissioner after my son was a competent adult and when I believed I could make the commitment to being a local citizen-legislator.

Her only parent was terminally ill. I was a new Commissioner with the steep learning curve that entailed, had a private psychotherapy practice in Prince Frederick and a “temporary” tween who went to school in Deale. By August of that year, I was getting tired when Linzi’s parent decided that his permanent plan for her was to live with her biological aunt, her husband, and toddler in West VA, providing Linzi an intact family. My then fiancée and I were able to settle into a more normal routine. Linzi’s parent died one month later in Sept. and the whole custody arrangement in West VA began to deteriorate rapidly.

By Christmas, I found myself taking the pressure off the aunt’s family in West VA by retrieving Linzi often. By Spring, I was hauling Linzi back and forth every weekend while she and I were just trying to make it until school let out in May, when I did not return Linzi from a visit.

In July, her aunt called to request that Linzi accompany her on a summer vacation. Convinced that the arrangement in West VA could work out, Linzi decided to return in August for the beginning of her school year. On Sept.

4, on the first anniversary of her parent’s death, Linzi’s aunt deposited her on my doorstep for good to my then fiancé’s great dismay.

Fast forward: Linzi had health problems, emotional problems, learning problems, spiritual problems, self-esteem problems, mental health problems, and relationship problems with my fiancée who simply did not wish to accept the challenges that Linzi presented. I had two jobs.

Choices had to be made. I kept Linzi and my role as a County Commissioner.

Clearly, through the grace of God, it worked out because after a couple of very trying years that tested my very soul, Linzi began to emerge from all the history and baggage that shackled us both into her healthier self. Meanwhile, I was part of a Board of County Commissioners that was made up of a combination of difficult and dysfunctional individuals and some true heroes who put the citizens above self. Linzi and I were trying to negotiate the developmental tightrope of bonding as mother and daughter while simultaneously encouraging Linzi to separate and individuate, the developmental role of a teenager. Sometimes it felt as though I was living a schizophrenic life. I almost decided against running for Commissioner again four years ago, but I thought I was seeing light at the end of the tunnel.

It turned out that I was. Linzi moved to the Baltimore area to continue her post high school education. A new Board of County Commissioners got elected that are all very diverse personalities, but ones who can remember that the citizens are paramount and navigate our different perspectives in a civil and respectful manner. Because I love both Calvert County and the job so much, and because I am convinced that I am doing a good job, I initially had a hard time deciding what path was best: run again for Commissioner or not. My close friends and my children were unequivocal. It was time to make more space in my life for me, for my new grandson, for them, for a new relationship, and to work less and smell the gardenias in my garden more. I came to endorse that viewpoint.

The last month has been extremely flattering. Everywhere I go I feel appreciated and constituents seem genuinely pleased with the work we are doing and disappointed in my decision, but accepting of the reasoning behind it. As we approach Christmas and the New Year, let’s rejoice in gratitude for all that we have been given.

My pledge to you is to work hard over this coming year to leave the Commissioner’s seat with the County in the best position possible. Merry Christmas! Happy New Year!

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A Common Purpose Charles County Right to Life thanks the purchasers of wreaths for the Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery to participate in the Wreaths Across America Project on Saturday 14 December. We also thank the County Times for printing our letter "Honoring Veterans at Christmas" in its 27 November edition.

Charles County Right to Life took part in the ceremony to honor veterans for their service to our country and to remember them at Christmas. We have also come to realize that we have something in common with them. It certainly isn’t the dangers, hardships, separations from families, etc. that they faced while serving in the military, but pro-lifers and veterans do have a common purpose. When the veterans were in the military, their main purpose was to protect the lives of people. The main purpose of pro-life groups is to protect the lives of helpless innocent babies in the womb.

Not everyone can join the military, police, etc. to protect lives, but everyone can join or support the pro-life cause and help to end the War on Babies. A good place to start might be attending the annual Marchs for Life on 22 January 2014 in Washington D. C. and other cities.

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A Christmas Challenge To Nick Garrett Dear Nick: Luke 12:48 states, “To whom much is given, much will be required.”

It’s a verse those of us who attend African American churches typically associate with some hardship circumstance – a leaking roof, a church van that’s outlived its usefulness, or a bare food pantry.

It’s a clarion call to all good and faithful servants.

To whom much is given, much will be required.

A few days ago, I had a humbling experience – an all-to-brief union with one of my GED instructors from four years ago.

Brenda Ortiz has Stage IV Lymphoma cancer.

Stage IV. It doesn’t get any worse than that. There is no Stage V. Calvert Middle School has established a fund for Brenda to assist with medical expenses.

One might be forgiven for thinking that, in a county as prosperous as Calvert, Christmas 2013 for Brenda would rival the climactic scene in It’s A Wonderful Life, with donations hemorrhaging in from former students, parents and PTSA members.

When I checked earlier this morning, the accumulated donations totaled $150. Ya’, you heard right. $150 dollars.

We can do better than that, Nick.

For an entire year, I’ve been providing the local press with quality journalism of the type Washington Post readers pay an annual subscription fee of $60 to have delivered to their homes. My paycheck to date: $00.

If I can dig down deep, anyone can.

Merry Christmas.

Edward C. Davenport Drum Point, Md

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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

Happy New Year

to my wonderful gorgeous wife of 30 years, my three star athletic grandsons, my lovely mom/daughter of the year and my wonderful Navy son-in-law who can do anything from fly, design, implement and in his spare time fix cars, build sheds, coach baseball and be evolved in scouts.

And to all my friends in both St. Mary's and Calvert.

Thanks for a great year.

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Sheriff’s Office Explorer Program Offers Positive Influence for Teens

Spotlight On

By Sarah Miller Staff Writer From Shop with a Cop to the upcoming Polar Bear Plunge in North Beach, the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) is offering youth between the ages of 14 and 21 opportunities to connect with their communities in a safe and positive way through the Explorer Program.

The new year promises to be one of growth for the CCSO Explorer Program, said Deputy Brittany Schafer. They have been seeing a steadily increasing number of students from all over Southern Maryland involved and attending meetings regularly.

Schafer and First Deputy Vaughn Evans coordinate the group, which currently meets at the sheriff’s office in Prince Fredrick. If the group grows any more, Schafer anticipates appealing to local schools, churches or community centers for a larger space to hold meetings.

The explorers are planning to attend a competition in July, Schafer said. Before going to competition, they will be conducting a variety of fundraisers, including parking cars at community events, to help pay for the cost of the competition. The competi-

tion includes conducting mock traffic stops, investigating a crime scene and searching a person, a vehicle or a building. During the year, Explorers learn about topics covered in police academy, Schafer said. She and Evans create lesson plans to prepare students for the academy, but the program is not only open to students hoping to build a career in law enforcement. Students are introduced to the States Attorney Laura Martin, local judges and even business owners. Even if an explorer chooses not to enter law enforcement, they come out of the program knowing how to conduct themselves around police, Schafer said.

“I don’t see what they don’t get out of it,” Schafer said. Through the activities the explorers participate in during the year, they get a sense of self-confidence, learn teamwork skills and how to respect others.

Students are required to keep their grades above a 2.0 in school, which teaches them the value of studying to achieve academic excellence.

The Explorer Program is open to anyone, Schafer said. Participants must have their parents permission to join, but they accept applications from students all over the tri-county area. Members are encouraged to

Photo courtesy of Brittany Schafer

bring their friends and students who think the Explorer Program sounds interesting are encouraged to attend the meetings. Meetings are held the first and third Wednesday at the Sheriff’s Office, located at 30 Church

St, Prince Frederick, from 6 to 8 p.m.

For more information, visit www.facebook.com/CcsoExplorersPost91. sarahmiller@countytimes.net

Gingerbread with Dad

By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Fathers and their children showed their creative sides during the fourth annual Gingerbread with Dad event at Patuxent Elementary School, building everything from the standard box of a gingerbread house to ranches, skyscrapers and townhouses.

After four years, the team at Patuxent Elementary School has it down to a science.

They assemble kits of graham crackers, a substitute for gingerbread, candy fixings and frosting in plastic sandwich bags and pass them out during the event.

Gingerbread with Dad is one of several family events during the year, according to Judy Center Coordinator Karen Jordan. She said the evening gives fathers a chance to spend quality time with their children and offers mothers an evening to themselves before the holiday. Gingerbread with Dad is one of the best-attended events at the school, Jordan said. During the event, she said she

never knows who is more excited to build a gingerbread house.

During the gingerbread house construction, parents had an opportunity to take their students to Santa’s Workshop.

The Patuxent Elementary Parent Teacher Association hosts the holiday shop every year, according to PTA President Tavia Robinette. Students can visit it during their classes scheduled time during the school day or wait until the after-hours open house. Parents with young children may not feel comfortable sending money to school with their student.

Prices in the gift shop range from a quarter to $10, Robinette said. Parents can send their children in with a list of people to buy presents for and the PTA supplies helpers to make sure siblings don’t purchase the same gifts. The PTA offers wrapping services so children can keep their purchases a secret until Christmas morning. sarahmiller@countytimes.net

Fathers and daughters build gingerbread houses together.

Photo by Sarah Miller

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Senior Citizen News SENIOR LIVING Holiday Closing Calvert Pines, North Beach and Southern Pines Senior Centers will close at noon, Tuesday, Dec. 31 and will be closed, Wednesday, Jan. 1.

Meals on Wheels will be delivered Dec.31, but not on Jan. 1. The Office on Aging staff would like to wish everyone a safe, healthy and happy new year!

New Information Needed With the new year we ask that all senior center participants update or complete a participant form so that your correct address, phone number and emergency contact information is on file. The Nutritional Survey on page 2 of the form also helps define your nutritional health and is required by the Maryland Department of Aging. The next time you visit one of the senior centers for lunch or other activities, please remember to ask the staff about this form.

Upcoming Trips in 2014 Look for upcoming trip information in the new 2014 Trip Brochure now available at any of the three senior centers. Trips include Moses at the Sight and Sound Theatre, Baltimore Cruise and Aquarium, Christmas in July Ceramics Shopping Trip, Western Maryland Scenic Railroad and much more. Be sure to sign up early as trips fill up fast!

Calvert Pines Senior Center (CPSC) Ever had an afternoon hunger craving?

Learn how to make satisfying Healthy Smoothies, Friday, January 3, 2:30 p.m.

It’s Wacky Wardrobe Day! Wear the wackiest outfit you can find and earn a chance to win a prize, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 11:30 a.m.

It’s Elvis Presley’s birthday! Celebrate with an Elvis Matinee in the auditorium, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 1:30 p.m.

North Beach Senior Center (NBSC) Learn about different countries, followed by a special luncheon during Culture Theme Days. Explore Italy on Jan. 16, 11 a.m. and Germany on Jan. 28, 11 a.m.

What do you know about Elvis? Celebrate Elvis Day, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 10 a.m. with music and trivia!

Southern Pines Senior Center (SPSC) Enjoy a peanut butter and banana sandwich and listen to some of your favorite Elvis music while Remembering Elvis, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 9 a.m. Please register by Jan. 2.

Join the second gathering of Armchair Traveler, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 1 p.m. Share or be inspired by more stories of places near and far!

Sign up if you would like to share one of your adventures or plan to join us. Light refreshments will be available.

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Out&About Thursday, Dec. 26 Chesapeake Critter Highlights Calvert Marine Museum Our museum educators and trained docents will give you an in-depth look at some of our more interesting critters throughout the Estuarium. Running throughout the day; will be announced from the admission desk. Each program runs 15 to 30 minutes and is appropriate for all ages. Free with museum admission.

Garden In Lights ($) Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center, 13480 Dowell Road, Solomons 410-326-4640 • www.annmariegarden.org.

Garden In Lights is a magical tour that takes visitors of all ages on a beautiful journey through the glittering woods. As you walk along the protected path, you will be transported to a fantastical place of spectacular lights and amazing “light sculpture.” Guests will be surrounded by superheroes, wild animals, airplanes, pirates, princesses, dinosaurs, fantasy land and outer space to name a few. All of the “light sculptures” are designed and made at Annmarie Garden; nothing in this show is commercially available.

Friday, Dec. 27 Focus on Fossils Calvert Marine Museum, 1 to 3 p.m.

Focus on Fossils is an opportunity to learn more about one of our local treasurers - fossils. Bring in your best fossil finds to be identified by our qualified staff. Hear the story of our famous Stafford Hall whale skull; learn how fossils are made; and play the fossil game. Free with museum admission.

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animals, airplanes, pirates, princesses, dinosaurs, fantasy land and outer space to name a few. All of the “light sculptures” are designed and made at Annmarie Garden; nothing in this show is commercially available.

Saturday, Dec. 28

a waterman; and get your picture taken with real oyster tongs. Free with museum admission.

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Garden In Lights ($) Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center, 13480 Dowell Road, Solomons 410-326-4640 • www.annmariegarden.org.

Garden In Lights is a magical tour that takes visitors of all ages on a beautiful journey through the glittering woods. As you walk along the protected path, you will be transported to a fantastical place of spectacular lights and amazing “light sculpture.” Guests will be surrounded by superheroes, wild animals, airplanes, pirates, princesses, dinosaurs, fantasy land and outer space to name a few. All of the “light sculptures” are designed and made at Annmarie Garden; nothing in this show is commercially available.

January All Month Long

Garden In Lights ($) Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center, 13480 Dowell Road, Solomons 410-326-4640 • www.annmariegarden.org.

Garden In Lights is a magical tour that takes visitors of all ages on a beautiful journey through the glittering woods. As you walk along the protected path, you will be transported to a fantastical place of spectacular lights and amazing “light sculpture.” Guests will be surrounded by superheroes, wild animals, airplanes, pirates, princesses, dinosaurs, fantasy land and outer space to name Tuesday, Dec. 31 a few. All of the “light sculptures” are designed and made at Annmarie Garden; noth- Garden In Lights ($) ing in this show is commercially available. Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center,

13480 Dowell Road, Solomons 410-326-4640 • www.annmariegarden.org.

Sunday, Dec. 29 Garden In Lights is a magical tour that takes visitors of all ages on a beautiful journey Garden In Lights ($) Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center, through the glittering woods. As you walk along the protected path, you will be transport13480 Dowell Road, Solomons 410-326-4640 • www.annmariegarden.org. ed to a fantastical place of spectacular lights Garden In Lights is a magical tour that takes and amazing “light sculpture.” Guests will visitors of all ages on a beautiful journey be surrounded by superheroes, wild animals, through the glittering woods. As you walk airplanes, pirates, princesses, dinosaurs, fanalong the protected path, you will be trans- tasy land and outer space to name a few. All of ported to a fantastical place of spectacular the “light sculptures” are designed and made lights and amazing “light sculpture.” Guests at Annmarie Garden; nothing in this show is will be surrounded by superheroes, wild commercially available. animals, airplanes, pirates, princesses, dinosaurs, fantasy land and outer space to name New Year’s Eve Party a few. All of the “light sculptures” are de- American Legion Post 206, Chesapeake signed and made at Annmarie Garden; noth- Beach, 7 p.m. ing in this show is commercially available. The Sons of the American Legion Post 206 are hosting the New Year’s Party you’ll want

to attend. Doors open and festivities comMonday, Dec. 30 mence with hot hors d’oeuvres and an open bar (rail and beer/sodas), followed by dancing to Maritime Day the tunes of the Snakebite Band, a champagne Calvert Marine Museum Maritime Day invites you to learn the backsto- toast to bring in the New Year , and finally a ry of the artifacts in our Maritime Gallery. Dig continental breakfast. Cost is $45 per perinto our maritime exploration boxes; learn to son. Tickets may be purchased from the Bartie nautical knots; sing sea chanteys; dress like tender. Public warmly welcomed. For more

Lineage “Lineage”, the Artworks @ 7th January show will feature works from renowned American artist Michael Bell; jeweler Amanda Hagerman; photographer Caroline Van Sicklin and ceramic artists Marlene Kramer and Libby Kozlowski. The show will run Jan. 3 through Jan. 27, with an opening reception Jan. 4, 1 to 4 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 1 New Year’s Day Deep Stack Tourney (IHMD) Indian Head Moose Lodge, 1 Town Street, Indian Head 12 p.m. $200 Buy-in = 25K chips $20 50/50 (50/25/25 split with prize) = 5K extra (optional) This is the end of our “BadBeat Pool” (it ran for 6 months) There is $2,000 in the pot, which will be added to the prize pool for this tournament.

For those who played 12 or more games in the 6-month period, your entry fee is paid. If you played during the 6-month period but didn’t play 12 games, you may deduct $10 for every game you played (list will be available at signin). For example, if you played 7 games, your buy-in is $200-70=$130, plus $20 for optional 50/50. Late Players will be accepted through the first 3 levels. 30 minute Blinds for first 3 levels then 20 minute blinds. Break after every 3 levels. For more information, call john at 240-286-5260

Thursday, Jan. 2 American Legion Post 221 Meeting 21690 Colton Point Rd., Avenue, 8 p.m.

American Legion Post 221 invites all active duty personnel and veterans to join us for our monthly meeting on the first Thursday of each month at 8 p.m. Visit our website at www.alpost221.webs.com/ or e-mail us at alpost221@ netscape.net. Call Mike Barbour for more information at 301-769-4569.

Library Events Thursday, Dec. 26 • JobSource Mobile Career Center Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 1 to 3 p.m.

Stop by to get job counseling, resume help, search for jobs and get connected with Southern Maryland JobSource. This 38’ mobile center features 11 computer workstations, smart board instructional technology, satellite internet access, exterior audio visual and broadcasting capabilities; state-of-theart workforce applications and connectivity for wireless mobile device access.

410-326-5289 Friday, Dec. 27 • 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

• Southern Matinee Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 1 to 4 p.m.

When a doubting young boy takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole, he embarks on a journey of selfdiscovery that shows him that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe. Please register. 410-326-5289 Monday, Dec. 30 • Video Editing Workshop Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 2 to 3:30 p.m.

Join Charles Gauthier to be introduced to the magic of video editing software that will be available on a few of the library computers. Please register.

410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862 Tuesday, Dec. 31 • Library Closes early for New Year’s Eve Library Closed on New Year’s Day – 5 p.m.

January, All Month • Art in the Stacks-Colleen Sabo (watercolor) Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862 • Art in the Stacks-Terry Quinn (photography) Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch.

3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach 410-257-2411 Wednesday, Jan. 1 • Libraries Closed for New Year’s Day

book on the topic. No advanced preparation is needed and a snack will be provided. This month’s topic: Night at the Museum. Please register. 410-257-2411 Friday, Jan. 3 • On Pins & Needles Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 1 to 4 p.m.

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

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Saturday, Jan. 4

• Code Name 4-5-6 Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach – 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

For 4th-6th grade eyes only!

4th – 6th grade students are invited to this series of events, which use plenty of hands-on activities to have fun with reading! Each month we will explore a new theme and introduce a great chapter

• Brain Games: Mahjongg, Scrabble & more Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 12 to 3 p.m.

Want to learn Mahjongg? Hope to make your Scrabble skills killer? Games are a great way to keep your brain sharp while having fun! Join us! 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862

• Paws to Read Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 2 to 4 p.m.

Children read to furry friends and they listen! This event is for beginning and reluctant readers. Reading with a trained therapy dog is a great way for children to improve their reading skills and confidence. Please register. 410535-0291 or 301-855-1862 Monday, Jan. 6 • Monday Morning Movies & More Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 10 to 11 a.m.

Bring the little ones for a movie and a story! 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862 • Kids Just Want to Have Fun Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

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 For more events and information about Calvert County libraries, visit calvert.lib.md.us

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Thursday, December 26, 2013

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.

Albert Kenton McGraw, 64 Albert Kenton McGraw, age 64, of Leonardtown, Md., passed away Dec. 7, at Washington Hospital Center. He was born July 10, 1949 in Oakland, Calif., to Kent Albert and Neva Anna (Crookshank) McGraw. A child of a Navy father, the family lived all over the world. Albert was a graduate of Potomac High School in Oxon Hill, Md. He worked with his father as a printer and eventually opened his own printing company, Clinton Press. He was a resident of Leonardtown for the past 15 years. Albert enjoyed camping, fishing and crabbing and spending time on the Chesapeake Bay, especially Point Lookout and Piney Point.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a daughter Ali Christine Morrison who passed away on Dec. 30, 2011. Surviving are a son Adam K. McGraw of Galena, Md., grandsons Richard Morrison, Jr. of Annapolis, Md. and Nicholas Morrison of Prince Frederick, Md.; sisters Belinda G. Hooker of Hughesville, Md. and Carol A. Bain of Leonardtown, Md., and five nieces and nephews. A private service and celebration of Albert’s life will be held by the family.

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Audrey Jean Fleming, 80 Audrey Jean Fleming, 80, of Huntingtown passed away Dec. 18, at her residence. She was born Feb. 1, 1933 in Jenkins, Kentucky to Russell and Sally (Conley) Bryant. Jean was raised in Kentucky and attended public schools, and she later moved to Baltimore. She married Owen Fleming on Sept. 28, 1973 and they lived in White Oak, Md. They later moved to Bowie and to Chesapeake Beach in the early 1980’s and have lived in Huntingtown since 1987.

She was employed at various car dealerships as a tag and title clerk. She was also the office manager at Fleming Enterprises,

a family owned Washington Post Newspaper distributor, retiring in 2006. Jean was a member of the Moose Lodge in Greenbelt, Md. She enjoyed playing guitar, especially blue grass and country music. She was an avid fan of the Washington Redskins, and loved spending time with her family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, eight siblings, and a son Thomas R. Wintersteen. Jean is survived by her loving husband Owen C. Fleming, a son Roger D. Stewart of Gaithersburg, Md., and daughters Donna S. Haarhoff of Burke, Va., and Tamerind L. Walker of Lusby. Also surviving are a sister Glenda G. McCeney and husband Robert of Deale, nine grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren and twenty five nieces and nephews.

Family and friends were received Sunday, Dec. 22, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., at Rausch Funeral Home, P.A, where a funeral service and celebration of Jean’s life was held Monday at 1 p.m. Interment followed in Ft. Lincoln Cemetery, Brentwood, Md. Memorial contributions in her name may be made to Calvert Hospice. To leave condolences visit www.rauschfuneralhomes.com.

Elizabeth Ann Osbourn, 81 Elizabeth Ann Osbourn, 81, a resident of Solomons Nursing Center and a former longtime resident of Lower Marlboro, Md., passed away Dec. 17, at the nursing center. She was born Jan. 6, 1932 in Washington, D.C. to Sydney and Ella (Beatty) Davies. She was raised in the District where she attended public schools, and graduated from Roosevelt High School. Elizabeth married Frank Owings Osbourn on June 13, 1953 and they lived in Lower Marlboro, where she raised her family. She was employed as a secretary for Maryland Tobacco Growers in Huntingtown and later worked as a clerk at the Calvert County Treasurer’s Office, retiring April 24, 1998 after nearly 30 years of service. Elizabeth was a member of the Calvert Elks Lodge 2620 in Prince Frederick and the Huntingtown Volunteer Fire Department. She enjoyed socializing with friends, gardening and cooking, and

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Family and friends were received Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m., at Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., where a funeral service and celebration of Elizabeth’s life was held Monday Dec. 23, at 11 a.m. Interment followed in Lower Marlboro United Methodist Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Huntingtown V.F.D. or the Alzheimer’s Association. For information or to leave condolences, visit www.rauschfuneralhomes. com.

Elizabeth Carrasquillo, 70 Elizabeth Carrasquillo, 70, of Dunkirk, formerly of Huntingtown, passed away Dec.18, at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis. She was born in Brooklyn, New York on May 26, 1943 to Perfecto and Ro-

sario (Calderon) Sabedra. Elizabeth was raised in Brooklyn and attended public schools. She moved to Maryland in 1979 and made her home in Huntingtown. She was employed at John Hanson Bank as an accounts manager and later worked for Industrial Bank, retiring in 2010. For the past eight years she has lived in Dunkirk with her daughter and son-in-law. She attended Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Owings. Elizabeth loved spending time with her family and helping others.

She was preceded in death by her parents. Elizabeth is survived by a daughter Lynn C. Hoffman and husband Joe of Dunkirk, and a son Erik Carrasquillo and wife Wendy of St. Leonard. Also surviving are grandchildren Lauren and Nicholas Hoffman and Ashley, Robbie, and Marissa Mockabee; a sister-in-law Gladys Sabedra of Dunkirk, and nephews Steven, Derek, and Scott Sabedra.

Family and friends were received Friday, Dec. 20, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Rausch Funeral Home, P.A. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Saturday, 11 a.m., at Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church.

Interment followed in Lakemont Memorial Gardens, Davidsonville. To leave condolences visit www.rauschfuneralhomes. com.

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

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Entertainment Calendar Thursday, Dec. 26 Karaoke Applebees (4100 NW Crain Highway, Bowie) 9 p.m.

New Year Countdown Begins

By Kimberly Alston Contributing Writer Stumped for ideas on how to start off the New Year right?

There are several events taking place in Southern Maryland on New Year’s Eve to help ease your mind.

Ruddy Duck Brewery & Grill will be hosting a black and gold themed New Year’s Eve Party. There is no need to make a reservation, come celebrate at the Ruddy Duck until 1 a.m.

Featuring a live DJ at 9 p.m., large dance floor, full menu and specialty gourmet items. For more information, call 410-3943825 or visit www. ruddyduckbrewery.com In Chesapeake Beach, the American Legion Post 206 is holding their New Year’s Eve party. For $45 and beginning at 7 p.m., the legion starts the night off with hors d’oeuvers, an open bar and dancing. When the clock strikes midnight, they start the year off with a toast and wrap it off with breakfast. For more information, call 301-855-6466 or visit www.ALpost206.org For those persons 21 and over, the 7th district Volunteer Rescue Squad Auxiliary is holding a New Year’s Eve dinner and dance at the Bowles Farm A-Maze-N Place, complete with fried oysters, chicken, and live band, “Strictly Business”. The event is BYOB and tickets are $50 per person. To purchase tickets, call 301-769-2659.

If games are more appealing, the American Legion Unit 82 will be hosting New Year’s Eve bingo with a $1,000 jackpot. The event beings at 9 p.m. and doors open at 7:30 p.m. There is a $45 cash admission charge which can be paid at the legion any day between 12 and 8 p.m. until the deadline of Dec. 28.

Chef’s American Bistro in California will be open to New Year’s Eve festivities from 8:30 p.m. until after midnight. They will also feature a DJ in the barroom. Dinner for the night is $76 per person. Call 301-862-0380 to find out more.

Calvert Advanced Life Support will be holding a New Year’s Eve dance at the North Beach Volunteer Fire Depart-

DJ Mango Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Rd., Hollywood) 8:30 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 27 Karaoke With DJ Tommy T and Friends DB McMillan’s (23415 Three Notch Rd., California) 8p.m.

Fast Eddie and Crew Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Rd., Hollywood) 8:30 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 28 Kappa Danielson and Paul Larson The Westlawn Inn (9200 Chesapeake Avenue, North Beach) 7:30 p.m.

ment from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. to benefit the all-volunteer EMS service. There is a $35 fee, which includes appetizers. The event is BYOB. For more information, call 410-257-5694.

The Lord Calvert Bowling Alley in Huntingtown will be hosting their Rock-N-Bowl New Year’s Eve party from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. as their way of offering a safe place for teens and some fun for adults as well. The $20 fee includes shoes and bowling.

The bar will offer special drinks as well. Call 410-535-3560 for more information. kimberlyalston@countytimes.net

Sunday, Dec. 29 The Winstons Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Rd., Hollywood) 8:30 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 30 Karaoke Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Rd., Hollywood) 8:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 31 Lee Travers and Friends The Westlawn Inn (9200 Chesapeake Avenue, North Beach) 7:30 p.m.

15 Strings Morris Point Restaurant (38869 Morris Point Rd, Abell) 6 p.m.

Jennifer Cooper & GrooveSpan Back Creek Bistro (14415 Dowell Rd, Solomons) 8 p.m. to 1 a.m

Saturday, Jan. 4 Redwine Jazz Trio Westlawn Inn (9200 Chesapeake Ave., North Beach) 7:30 to 10 p.m.

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Thursday, December 26, 2013

CLUES ACROSS

Last Week’s Puzzle Solutions

1. Lawyer disqualification 7. Filled in harbor 13. Die 14. Expected 16. As in 17. Squares puzzle 19. Of I 20. Small depressions 22. Cambridgeshire Cathedral 23. Layout and furnishings 25. Sandhill crane genus 26. Challenges 28. A widow’s self-immolation 29. Earth System Model (abbr.)

30. Sound unit 31. A teasing remark 33. Surrounded by 34. Distinctive elegance 36. Imperturbable 38. Gulf of, in the Aegean 40. Ice mountains 41. Rubs out 43. German writer Weber 44. Tub 45. Digital audiotape 47. UC Berkeley 48. Actress Farrow 51. Epic body of poetry 53. Weight unit 55. A mild oath 56. More infrequent 58. One point N of due W 59. More rational 60. Exclamation of surprise 61. Manual soil tiller 64. 24th state 65. Surveyor 67. About ground 69. Something beyond doubt 70. Add herbs or spices

7. Clemens hero 8. ___-Jima 9. Rendered hog fat 10. Ocean ebbs 11. Spielberg blockbuster 12. Grade reducing 13. Shirk 15. Treats with contempt 18. Single Lens Reflex (abbr.)

21. Integer 24. Photographers 26. Lair 27. Female sibling 30. Supported a structure 32. German socialist August

35. Angeles, Alomos or Lobos 37. Ripe tomato color 38. Indefinite small number 39. Wind River Res. peoples 42. A baglike structure 43. Flying mammal 46. In poor taste 47. Hosts film festival 49. Evansville Hockey team 50. Ohio tire town

52. Popeye cartoonist 54. Resource Based Economy (abbr.)

55. Hates, Scot.

57. Evaluate 59. Porzana carolina 62. Decay 63. Own (Scottish) 66. Atomic #29 68. Santa says X3

CLUES DOWN

1. Shelves 2. Max. medical unit 3. Religious orders 4. Blocks 5. Volcanic mountain in Japan 6. Close again

CLASSIFIEDS Placing An Ad

Email your ad to: sales@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.

Publication Days

The Calvert Gazette is published each Thursday.

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

TEL: 301-373-4125 • FAX: 301-373-4128 • sales@countytimes.net

CONVERT

YOUR

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Thursday, December 26, 2013

TANK TO TANKLESS!

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Call us today for a free estimate on converting your hot water system to a more efficient tankless system.

Mention our ad and receive a $500.00 discount on the unit and installation.

STEP 4

STEP 2

STEP 1

A hot water tap is turned on.

Cold water enters the heater & the flow sensor detects the water flow.

STEP 3

The computer automatically ignites the burner.

Water circulates through the heat exchanger.

The burner heats the water to the designated temperature.

HOW DOES A TANKLESS WORK? The obvious difference between a tank and a tankless is its size.

Not only will you gain significant space, but you’ll also get endless hot water with a tankless.

Noritz tankless water heaters last longer than traditional tank water heaters and are backed up with a 12-year warranty.

STEP 5

With a tankless, you won’t be using hot water that is stored in a tank that can accumulate scale and rust over time. Noritz units allow you to set the temperature you want.

The Noritz tankless water heater provides an endless stream of hot water. When the tap is turned off, the unit shuts off.

SPACE SAVING CALCULATION A traditional tank-type water heater takes up to 13 ft2 of space. If 1 ft2 is worth $200, that’s $2,600 (13 ft2 x $200) worth of space you could be saving at Noritz. * Installation must conform with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223. 1/NFPA 54.

Taylor Gas Company, Inc

21541 Great Mills Road Lexington Park, MD 20653 (301) 862-1000 or 1-855-764-(4GAS) 4427