2014-03-13 The Calvert Gazette

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March 13, 2014

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Mike, left, and Crystal Hill take pride in their daughter, Emily, center, and the art she has on display at the Youth Art Exhibit at Springhill Suites in Prince Frederick.

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Come out and create a memory with wine, clay and friends during Wine and Dish night at Annmarie Garden on March 17.

Through scholarships, grants and gallery space, the Calvert Arts Council and the CalvART Gallery have been supporting the arts in Calvert County since 1988. Amanda Willis, Ray Bogle, Randy Estabrooke and Denise Breitburg show off their pieces from the CalvART’s latest show – “HEAT!”

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Governor O’Malley Declares March to be Responsible Gambling and Problem Gambling Awareness Month In cooperation with the National Council on Problem Gambling, Governor Martin O’Malley has declared March to be Responsible Gambling and Problem Gambling Awareness Month in Maryland.

The public awareness campaign provides information about Maryland’s responsible gambling initiatives and resources as well as the warning signs of problem gambling.

Four casinos are open in Maryland and two more are slated to open by the end of 2016. Maryland’s casinos offer a safe and fun environment where visitors can spend discretionary entertainment funds. While the majority of the population is able to enjoy gambling in a responsible manner, approximately 3.4% of Marylanders do face some sort of gambling addiction. Though the percentage is small, the personal and financial costs of this addiction are often devastating.

Since the first casino opened in the state in 2010, the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission (MLGCC), in collaboration with other partners, has implemented programs and services to promote responsible gambling and problem gambling awareness.

The Maryland Voluntary Exclusion Program (VEP), established in 2011, allows residents to legally ban themselves from casinos and from playing Maryland Lottery games. Participants are subject to arrest for criminal trespass and fines if found on casino property and agree to forfeit their winnings if they play Maryland Lottery games.

“The Voluntary Exclusion Program is an effective tool of personal responsibility,” said Stephen Martino, Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency (MLGCA) director. “The program reflects our continued commitment to promote responsible gambling.”

Another resource is the Maryland Alliance for Responsible Gambling (MARG)’s website, mdgamblinghelp.org. MARG is a statewide partnership formed in 2011 to coordinate and maximize Maryland’s resources. Its website provides information about the toll-free problem gambling helpline (1-800-522-4700), offers help finding counselors, provides statistics and advice for those affected by gambling addiction, and offers information on how to sign up for the state VEP. "We are committed to remaining vigilant in promoting responsible gambling throughout our state, and I commend MLGCA Director Stephen Martino and his MARG colleagues for making our efforts a reality," said Governor Martin O'Malley. "The resources available for those who suffer from gambling addiction and their families are comprehensive, easily accessible, and further illustrate the state's commitment to the well-being of its citizens."

The MLGCA is responsible for all matters relating to regulation of the state’s casinos. In this regulatory role, the agency oversees all internal controls, auditing, security, surveillance, background investigation, licensing and accounting procedures for the facilities. To keep Marylanders informed and maintain integrity and transparency in its regulation of the state’s casinos, the MLGCA posts monthly financial reports on casino revenue on its website, gaming.mdlottery.com.

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Delegates Call for Rain Tax Repeal

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He used two recent taxes as examples - the Gas Tax and the Flush Tax. “The Gas Tax is supposed to be used for roads and bridges, but is routinely diverted for other purposes. Likewise, the Flush Tax is supposed to be used for modernizing wastewater treatment plants, but is routinely diverted into the General Fund. Put simply, the folks who control Annapolis are interested in levying new taxes so they continue their spending binge,” Fisher said.

Delegates Anthony “Tony O’Donnell and Mark Fisher have joined nearly 40 delegates in calling for the repeal of the Stormwater Management – Watershed Protection and Restoration Program, colloquially known as the Rain Tax. In 2012, Maryland lawmakers passed a bill to levy a fine on anything that prevents rainwater from reaching the earth, such as parking structures, buildings and patios.

The rain tax is the result of the Environmental Protection Agency ordering Maryland in 2010 to curb storm-water runoff into the Chesapeake Bay, Fisher said.

The EPA estimated that the project would cost roughly $14.8 billion. In response, Maryland lawmakers designed a tax that could be levied on all impervious surfaces, according to information supplied by Fisher. sarahmiller@countytimes.net The rain tax is not a constitutionally dedicated fund. Consequently, the tax can be diverted at anytime, just like the Gas Tax, Family Owned & Operated Since 1929 the Flush Tax The Charm and Quality of the Past with the Convenience and Variety of Today and Pension Obligations USDA Choice Beef - Cut To Order! are routinely diverted for “Our Own” Freshly Ground Chuck other purposes, Fisher & Frozen Hamburger Patties said.

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COUNTY NEWS Gubinatorial Candidate Visits Calvert for Anti-Fracking Forum The Calvert Gazette

By Sarah Miller Staff Writer The Calvert Citizens for a Healthy Community (CCHC) welcomed Democratic gubernatorial candidate Heather Mizeur to their March 7 meeting, following a viewing of “Gasland 2” by Josh Fox. The meeting was held in opposition to Hydraulic Fracturing (fracking) practices used to obtain natural gas from shale deposits, as well as the proposed Dominion Cove Point Liquefied Natural Gas export project.

While introducing Mizeur, CCHC member Sue Allison called her the groups beacon who has been trying to “make sure that Maryland doesn’t frack first and ask questions later.”

Mizeur is originally from Illinois and moved to Maryland in 2001.

“It’s the best state in the nation,” she said.

During her presentation to the CCHC, Mizeur said she is not wholly against the use of natural gas, but she believes mining and associated practices should be monitored carefully. The gas has been there for millions of years, she said, and it will stay there while ecologically safe mining procedures are developed.

Current mining practices, which include

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fracking, cause increased seismic activity, according to the film. They also cause increased pollution, a point Mizeur addressed directly.

“Fracking in Maryland would spew as much CO2 into the environment as all seven of our coal factories combined,” she said, adding that if the state allows the export facility in Lusby, then “we could become an involuntary sacrifice for fracked gas in the United States.”

Currently, drilling for natural gas in Maryland is prohibited. The moratorium preventing mining will sunset in August, which would mean open season on the Marcellus shale in Maryland unless the moratorium is extended.

According to CCHC member Tracey Eno, Senator Ben Cardin and Senator Barbara Mikulski sent a letter to FERC about Cove Point asking for FERC to hold public hearings all across Maryland addressing the project.

For more information about the CCHC including upcoming meeting dates, visit www.facebook. com/notatcovepoint or e-mail traceyeno@comcast. net. For more information about Mizeur, visit www. heathermizeur.com. sarahmiller@countytimes.net Heather Mizeur addresses the Calvert Citizens for a Healthy Community.

Tracey Eno, left, John Kenney and Sue Allison introduce Heather Mizeur.

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COUNTY NEWS Dominion Representatives Discuss Export Project The Calvert Gazette

By Sarah Miller Staff Writer The Calvert County Republican Men’s Club invited representatives from Dominion Cove Point to talk about the proposed Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) export facility in Lusby.

The Dominion Cove Point Representatives were Director of LNG Operations Mark Reaser, Security Compliance Manager Louis V. Blancato and Senior Communications Specialist Karl R. Neddenien.

Reaser started dialogue with a presentation about the facility and how the exporting and importing processes will work.

“We don’t take ownership of the LNG,” Reaser said, explaining that Dominion Cove Point is a conduit. It’s up to the contractors to get the LNG to and from the facility. Dominion Cove Point stores LNG in seven tanks on site. There would be no delivery by truck, Reaser said. All LNG is to be moved using existing pipeline.

New construction will include a refrigeration facility for the LNG and a sound wall buffer to be built along Cove

Point Road. Offsite shipping and staging areas will be used during the project.

Barge deliveries will go to a temporary dock, then shipped to a staging area on a 100-acre plot of land near the Sweetwater Landfill in Lusby. The 100-acre plot will be given to Calvert County at the conclusion of the project.

The proposed expansion would include a steam-powered turbine that runs on exhaust from existing turbines. There would be no additional water waste, Neddenien said. The recapturing system is under review by the Power Plant Research Project and requires an air permit, among the other permits the project requires, according to Vice President of LNG Operations Michael Frederick.

The Pipeline Hazardous Material Safety Administration, which acts as a double check for the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, recently approved the project Frederick said.

When asked about what measures Dominion Cove Point is taking to get information to the public about the project and counter misinformation, Neddenien said the company was behind the eight ball at the beginning. Now, through a combination of door-to-door com-

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munication, an advertising campaign and a series of small-group conversations aimed at community members, he said information is getting out to the community.

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COUNTY NEWS Radiology Imaging Associates Acquires Advanced Ultrasound Technology The Calvert Gazette

Radiology Imaging Associates (RIA) is installing an innovative new tool for patient care with the acquisition of the LOGIQ™ E9 ultrasound systems from GE Healthcare. This advanced ultrasound system, will be installed in our Clinton, Waldorf and Prince Frederick location, which will help shorten patient exam times while giving doctors more detailed information needed to make informed diagnoses and treatment decisions for patient care.

“The LOGIQ E9 further expands our diagnostic ultrasound capabilities,” says Joseph P. Finizio, MD, Medical Director, RIA. “These new systems provide our physicians and ultrasound technologists with extraordinary scanning capabilities we use for general and specialty imaging on a wide range of patients – from infants to large adults. The enhanced image quality and new capabilities for 3D/4D OB, vascular studies and breast imaging are very exciting.”

The LOGIQ E9 also helps in the evaluation and monitoring of musculoskel-

etal conditions and provides an in-depth view of tissue, blood flow and inflammation levels.

Developed in collaboration with radiologists and ultrasound sonographers, the LOGIQ E9 is engineered to offer a variety of advanced applications and important innovations that address the growing need for smart and efficient health care. Exclusive features in the system including Agile Acoustic Architecture, CrossXBeam (Spatial Compounding), Speckle Reduction Imaging in High Definition with Organ Specific Imaging and Coded Harmonics all serve to improve the image quality and capability for advanced imaging applications. Volume ultrasound enables the capture of 3D images of organs and tissue so they can be viewed from every angle. This capability improves physician confidence in diagnosis and treatment decisions.

Scan Assistant software is also incorporated to allow the sonographer to program the LOGIQ E9 to automatically

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perform frequently used exam steps.

This feature helps reduce exam time and allows the sonographer to focus their attention less on the technology and more on patient care.

Ultrasound imaging, or sonography, is a non-invasive medical test that uses high-frequency sound waves to create images of internal body structures and organs as well as to show blood flow through vessels. Ultrasound tests are commonly performed in the U.S. as ultrasound imaging continues to improve and applications continue to expand.

In many cases, ultrasound provides an alternative to more expensive CT and MRI imaging.

About Radiology Imaging Associates Radiology Imaging Associates, RIA was founded in 1977, by Joseph P. Finizio, M.D., and grew from its origins as the first radiology service provider at Southern Maryland Hospital Center, to an expanding Practice of 15 radiologists and 200 technologists and staff supporting five full-service outpatient imaging centers throughout southern Maryland and northern Virginia. RIA takes pride in having established comprehensive imaging services in what were previously viewed as the remote suburbs. Today, RIA is recognized as the original, anchor radiology provider in these communities, and known for having been the first to introduce many state-of the art technologies and services.

RIA is committed to advancing the accuracy and efficiency of patient diagnosis with the full range of outpatient diagnostic, interventional and special procedures. RIA continues to grow, and make investments in technology to support local physicians

and to benefit the health of patients in our communities.

Radiology Imaging Associates has been awarded accreditation by the American College of Radiology (ACR) for its MRI, CT, PET, Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound and stereotactic breast biopsy programs, and has received designation by the ACR for its Breast Imaging Centers of Excellence. www.RIAssociates.com

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COUNTY NEWS Lynch - Republican Candidate for Register of Wills for Calvert County

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Mark S. Lynch, Esq. of Owings, Maryland has announced his candidacy as the Republican Candidate for the Office of Register of Wills for Calvert County in the 2014 primary and general election. The Register of Wills appoints and oversees personal representatives who administer estates and serves as a clerk to the Orphan’s Court. Lynch said that if elected he would promote customer service, implement an education program for the public about the importance of wills and provide resources to help them do so, continue automation efforts to improve efficiency and make integrity a hallmark of the office. Lynch’s main goal would be to implement an Alternative Dispute Resolution or Mediation program to give families an alternative means to resolve their disagreements outside the courtroom to lessen the cost of litigation and facilitate prompt resolution of controversies.

A practicing attorney in estate administration and estate and trust litigation, Lynch said he has witnessed firsthand the family arguments that can occur when there is a dispute about the provisions of a Last Will & Testament or in estate proceedings where there is no will left behind. Mediation, as an alternative to the judicial process, would give grieving families the opportunity to avoid mis-understandings and resolve conflicts at a more affordable cost before irreparable family conflict occurred.

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Lynch noted that families spend a life time accumulating wealth to provide for their loved ones after their passing. Lynch said “With the passage of increasingly complicated federal and state tax laws, the administration of an estate can often be stressful to the family especially given the fact that it is conducted so recent to the loss of a loved one.” Having practiced estate law and administration of estates throughout Maryland over the last 30 years, and having a Master of Laws in Federal Income Taxation, Lynch believes his academic, practical and legal experience will allow him to serve his fellow citizens in Calvert County.

A resident of Owings Maryland for 14 years, Lynch believes that a strong democracy depends on engaged citizens and dedicated, competent leaders willing to step forward and serve in public office. When asked why he was running for office Lynch said, “Our public offices and institutions become stronger when interested candidates offer voters choices as to who will represent them”.

For more information on Lynch’s campaign for Register of Wills for Calvert County, visit his Facebook page at “Mark Lynch for Register of Wills” or email mslynch@ comcast.net Press Release Submitted by Mark S. Lynch.

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

Theft: On March 6 at 12:12 p.m., Trooper First Class Smith responded to Lower Marlboro Road in Sunderland for a report of a stolen John Deere Excavator. Later that evening, Troopers located the stolen excavator after receiving information that a LoJack signal was discovered in the area. Troopers tracked the signal and located the excavator.

Suspects have been developed and the case is still under investigation.

Theft: On March 6 at 4:57 p.m., Trooper First Class Saucerman responded to the 4200 block of Cassell Blvd. in Prince Frederick for a reported theft. An air conditioning unit was stolen from the residence. Investigation continues.

Theft: On March 6 at 6:21 p.m., Trooper First Class Merkelson responded to the 2700 block of Plum Point Rd. in Huntingtown for a reported theft and destruction of property.

A fan motor was stolen from an air conditioning unit. Investigation continues.

Burglary: On March 7 at 6:33 p.m., Trooper First Class Saucerman responded to the 400 block of Lake Dr. in Lusby for a reported burglary. A home was broken into and a change jar and an Ipod were stolen. Investigation continues.

Suspended License / Possession of Drugs: On March 8 at 4:08 p.m., Trooper First Class Saucerman stopped a vehicle on Rt. 4 near Rt. 402 in Prince Frederick for traffic violations. The driver, Amanda J. Kohut, 23 of Waldorf, was driving on a suspended South Carolina license. A search revealed that Ms. Kohut was in possession of heroin and drug paraphernalia. She was incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.

Theft: On March 9 at 2:20 p.m., Senior Trooper Gill responded to the 1300 block of Dares Beach Rd. for a reported theft. Fuel oil was stolen. Investigation continues.

Sheriff’s Blotter

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

During the week of March 3 through March 9 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,299 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.

CDS Violation Case #14-12927:

On March 7 at 3:11 p.m. DFC R. Wilson approached a vehicle parked illegally in the Lusby Giant parking lot. A passenger in the vehicle was found to have suspected drugs and drug paraphernalia.

Amanda A. Parsley, 35 of Avenue, was arrested and charged with possession of Heroin, possession of Oxycodone, possession of drug paraphernalia; hypodermic syringe needles, and possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia; aluminum soda cans.

Parsley

CDS Violation Case #14-12948:

On March 7 at 5:04 p.m. Dep. A. Curtin responded to the parking lot of the Prince Frederick Walmart for the report of a male inside a truck using a controlled dangerous substance. Curtin located the vehicle and made contact with the male, identified as Thomas James Walker, 29 of Prince Frederick. He found Walker to be in possession of suspected drugs, arrested him and charged him with possession of Oxycodone and possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia; two The Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office investigated an incident on March 9 in which syringes.

Walker two ‘soda bottle bombs’ were discovered to have been detonated in the yard of a residence in Port Republic. No one was injured in the detonation, which was determined to have occurred Destruction of Property Case #14-12950: during the late evening hours of March 8, 2014. The incident is still under investigation. AnyThe rear door of a home was damaged as if someone was attempting to gain entry one with any information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Office of the State Fire in the 12900 block of Barreda Boulevard in Lusby during the daytime hours on March 7.

Marshal, Southern Regional Office, at 443-550-6820.

The damage is estimated at $150. No entry was made and nothing was stolen. Neighbors report having seen suspicious persons in the area lately. Anyone with information is asked to contact Dep. S. Moran at 410-535-2800.

Bomb Squad Investigates Soda Bottle Bombs

Burglary Case #14-13277:

DFC R. Wilson took the report of a burglary at a home in the 12800 block of Laurel Way in Lusby that occurred sometime between March 6 and 7. Some cash was stolen from inside the home. The investigation is continuing.

Burglary Case #14-13291:

A home in the 400 block of Dogwood Drive in Lusby was burglarized between March 7 and 9. Cash was stolen and a door was damaged. DFC R. Wilson is investigating.

CDS Violation Case #14-13029:

On March 8 shortly after midnight, Dep. S. Moran conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on Appeal Lane in Lusby. He found the driver, Ashley M. Tilch, 25 of Owings, to be in possession of suspected drugs. She was charged with possession of Oxycodone, possession of Alprazolam, use of drug paraphernalia; a gold pill case, possession of Oxycodone wile detained in Calvert County Detention Center and possession of Alprazolam while detained in Calvert County Detention Center.

Theft Case #14-13292:

Tilch

A 17-year-old female from Shadyside and a 16-year-old female from Lothian were each charged on a youth report with theft by DFC P. Aurich after they were seen shoplifting by a security employee at the Dunkirk Walmart on March 9 at 12:44 p.m. The juvenile from Lothian was also charged with possession of drug paraphernalia; a glass pipe. They were released to their parents.

Destruction of Property Case #14-13314:

A complainant advised Dep. W. Durner that he observed a black Jeep vehicle driving on the grass tearing it up at the intersection of Lake Ridge Drive and Alta Drive in Sunderland on March 9 at 4:30 p.m. Anyone with information is asked to contact Dep. Durner at 410-535-2800.

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PUBLIC WORKSHOP # 2: SOUTHERN MARYLAND

Public Workshop on Land Use Study around NAS Patuxent River The public is invited to participate in an interactive workshop in support of developing the Joint Land Use Study (JLUS).

The JLUS is a cooperative planning effort between Naval Air Station Patuxent River (NAS PAX) and communities in the region. The objective of the study is to develop a set of recommendations that will promote well-suited compatibility growth and economic development compatible with military training and operations being conducted by NAS PAX. The purpose of the second public workshop is to provide an update on the JLUS project, present the NAS PAX military mission footprint, and to obtain input from the public on prioritizing the compatibility issues, such as, land use, noise, frequency interference, aircraft safety zones, vertical obstructions, and interagency coordination.

The second set of workshops will be held throughout the region in four different locations, and each workshop will be tailored to the specific location it is being conducted in.

The Southern Maryland region workshop will be held for St. Mary’s County, Charles County, and Calvert County on: Date: Time: Location:

March 27, 2014 - Thursday 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

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The public is encouraged to attend this workshop. It is critical to obtain input from the community in order to develop a plan that is responsive to local needs. Please join us to hear about the JLUS and provide your input on local land use issues relevant to the JLUS. For more information, visit the project’s website at: or contact: Phone: E-mail:

www.paxjlus.com George Clark, CCTM, MWD-BS Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland 301.274.1922 gclark@tccsmd.org

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Celebrating Student Art

By Sarah Miller Staff Writer “I love that I live in a community where the bright young minds of our children are thoughtfully connected to the rich Chesapeake environment,” said Heather Smith of the Student Art Show currently on display at SpringHill Suites in Prince Frederick through

Emily Hill shows off her work.

March. “Students want to do their part in helping today for a better tomorrow and I think that desire is admirable.”

Smith has been coordinating the Student Art Exhibit for 14 years, first as an intern with Calvert County Public Schools, then as an employee. This is the first year the students created recycled art, using anything from popsicle sticks to bottle caps, soda cans and saran wrap.

Students were enthusiastic about the projects, Smith said, bringing materials to share with their classrooms and suggesting ways to use them. There are 71 pieces on display at SpringHill Suites, Smith said.

“They’re very, very ingenious,” said Bill Phalen, a Board of Education candidate and

Max Van Esselstyn poses at his creation.

longtime supporter of the arts in schools. He said he looks forward to the show every year and enjoys talking to the students and seeing what they have come up with during the artist reception, held this year on March 8.

The students were excited to have their work on display. Max Van Esselstyn called his grandparents and made sure to invite them, according to his grandmother Denise Pace.

Emily Hill brought her family to see her work, which combined natural elements, including twigs, and song lyrics by My Chemical Romance into a piece about death and rebirth.

The students used a variety of mediums, including paint and photography, to create their pieces. One student even used aluminum cans to make a 3D sculpture of a crab.

The students aren’t the only ones who work hard to make the Student Art Show a success, Smith said. Special thanks goes to Phalen, Arts Council of Calvert County President Bill Chambers, Congressman Steny Hoyer, Senator Thomas V. Mike Miller, George Owens, Calvert County Interim Superintendent Nancy Highsmith, the Calvert County Board of Education and BOE President Eugene Karol, the Calvert County Board of County Commissioners and Karen Maxey from the Office of the Superintendent of Calvert County Public Schools. sarahmiller@countytimes.net

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According to expo coordinator Nikki Pietryka, 35 percent of Calverton students go into STEM careers but there is no formal STEM track for students at the school, so the school wanted to offer students a chance to sample possible careers and find out what they are interested in. During the expo, students were surveyed to see what classes they’d like to see at Calverton totie in with their interests, Pietryka said.

For seventh grader Henry Griffin, the best exhibit of the day was getting the opportunity to use bridge building software used by the Army Corps of Engineers.

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BOE Considers Sub-Contracting Employees

By Sarah Miller Staff Writer The Calvert County Board of Education (BOE) is considering subcontracting select positions through a sub-contractor – Abacus Staffing.

The BOE heard a presentation from Abacus Staffing during their March 6 meeting. The company already has a presence in Southern Maryland, serving the same capacity for St. Mary’s County Public Schools. According to Abacus representatives, they would take care of safe school training and provide a pool of candidates for temporary positions.

Photo by Sarah Miller

This would enlarge the pool of support that temporary and part-time employees Calvert County Public Schools (CCPS) has, according to Acting Director of Human Resources Victoria Karol. Such positions would include substitute teachers. This would not affect teachers, fulltime employees or employees who are part of a union.

Using Abacus would take care of some legal logistics, such as providing insurance and workman’s compensation.

During the public comment section of the meeting, Huntingtown resident Mark Perrey stepped forward to ask the BOE to hold off on redistricting efforts designed to alleviate overcrowding at Beach Elementary School. He is one of many parents who “don’t want to be affected by lack of action” by Chesapeake Beach and the Calvert County Board of Commissioners and urged the BOE to search for an alternative method.

Following public comment, the BOE discussed the redistricting issue. Public comment is currently being accepted regarding the issue following two public hearings.

The BOE voted to allow public comment during their business meeting on Thursday, March 20, which is normally not open for public comment. The school board intends to make a decision during an open meeting scheduled for Tuesday, March 25 at 4 p.m.

For more information, visit www.calvertnet.k12.md.us or call 410-535-1700. sarahmiller@countytimes.net

March Employees of the Month Northern High School Kimberleigh Booros Lisa Singler Northern Middle School Carole Butler Susan Agnolutto Windy Hill Middle School Robbie Long Erin Gerrish Mt. Harmony Elementary School Olga Riggs Karen Ross Beach Elementary School Debbie Hance Delano Gray Windy Hill Elementary School Mary Morris Becky Flowers

Civil Air Patrol Offers Opportunities for Students

By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Are you interested in airplanes? How about helping out during emergency situations, or getting career-focused experience before even applying for college? The Civil Air Patrol Calvert Cadet Squadron can offer all that and more.

The Calvert Civil Air Patrol (CAP) offers opportunities for local students interested in flying and aeronautics while developing the leaders for tomorrow, according to Squadron Commander Wes LaPre. The Calvert CAP used to be the Prince Frederick squadron, LaPre said, but they expanded it to include youth countywide.

The CAP has three missions, according to the Calvert CAP website - cadet programs, aerospace education, and emergency services.

“Civil Air Patrol honors Integrity, Excellence, Volunteer Service, and Respect.

We mentor America’s youth through an aerospace education and cadet programs.

We teach skills that help save lives. With strong foundations in safety, education and mentorship, our squadron is dedicated to assuring cadets are provided every opportunity to achieve personal growth and success while they learn the importance of respect, service and quality leadership,” the website reads.

The Calvert County CAP branch focuses on youth, LePre said. In the group, senior cadets help train younger cadets, giving them an opportunity to lead teams of their peers, according to parent volunteer Dawn Nguyen.

“Without them, we can not make the whole thing happen,” he said.

Country wide, CAP members play a leading role in aerospace education and serve as mentors to more than 26,000 young people. While Calvert CAP focuses on youth and youth activities, other branches have programs for adults as well.

The CAP annually participates in 90 percent of America’s inland search and rescue missions. CAP cadets learn about aircraft and flying first-hand. They do not just fly in airplanes, they also powered aircraft and gliders.

The local CAP branch offers more than opportunities for students. Parents are encouraged to be actively involved in their children’s activities. For Dawn Nguyen

Photos courtesy of Dawn Nguyen

and her two children, the CAP has been “a second family.”

The Calvert CAP is always accepting new members. They will celebrate their 10th anniversary on March 15.

For more information, visit capcalvert. org or e-mail commander@calvertcap.org.

The CAP Calvert Cadet Squadron meets every Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at First Baptist Church, located at 155 German Chapel Road in Prince Frederick. sarahmiller@countytimes.net

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Appeal Elementary Student Council Reaches Roy Rogers Hosts Appeal Elementary Fundraiser Out to Community On Feb. 20, the Appeal Elementary School Student Council hosted a soup luncheon for local businesses and nonprofits. The following businesses and nonprofits attended the event:

Community Bank of the Chesapeake Olivet United Methodist Church Edward Jones Harvest Fellowship Church Tice Electric Blue Sails Counseling Teachers’ Choice Childcare Cove Point Self Storage H & R Block The Striped Rock Restaurant Little Protégés Learning Center DD & L Investment Group St. Paul United Methodist Church Gary Mason & Daughter bus contractors Chesapeake Ranch Estates Happy’s Diner Lusby Post Office Triantos Painting Giant O.W.R.C. (wildlife rescue)

The theme of the event was centered around how a bowl of soup represents the community, school, and parents. Each student council member had a speaking role in which they discussed how the bowl represented the community to include businesses, the school, and their homes, the ingredients represented everything they were learning at home and in school, and the spoon (the people stirring the soup) represented the teachers, parents, and community mentors. The students were able to articulate how the community, school, and businesses are all interconnected and if one is missing, the community would not be as strong.

Appeal Elementary School students are encouraged to take what they learn at school back to their communities so they can make their community stronger.

Each representative of each business or nonprofit provided the students words of encouragement.

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Calvert Supports The Arts

By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Through scholarships, grants and gallery space, the Calvert Arts Council and the CalvART Gallery have been supporting the arts in Calvert County since 1988.

Current Executive Director Bill Chambers was invited to join the board in 1993.

“I was the only guy in a room with the most prominent women in the county,” he said, remembering the first meeting. He said he was honored they invited him to get involved. Chambers was on the board when Pat Carpenter passed away, and was chosen to fill her position, which was not an easy task, he said.

“Pat left huge shoes to fill,” he said.

The Arts Council supports art in the community in a number of ways. The Arts Council of Calvert County offers a $500 Arts in Education grant to every qualified arts-related teacher in Calvert County. These grants

Amanda Willis, Randy Estabrook, Ray Bogle and Denise Breitburg greet long time fan John Campbell, center.

are to support artistic presentations that further the cultural arts development of students in state chartered public and private schools located in Calvert County, Maryland. Grants are offered annually.

The council grants more than $20,000 to art teachers to fund programs and projects they could not normally afford, Chambers said.

Funding for the Arts in Education program is restricted to programming and presentations by Maryland artists who must meet high educational goals and professional standards.

Teachers are encouraged to invite family members, other students and staff to performances and activities supported by these Arts Council grants.

Arts in Education funding is provided by the Maryland State Arts Council. Grantees must give credit to the Arts Council of Calvert County and the Maryland State Arts Council in brochures, programs, news releases, publications, and other publicity materials, according to the art council website.

Grant applications are currently being accepted.

Application packages can be found at www.calvertarts. org.

This June will mark the 19th annual awards ceremony, where the Pat Carpenter Award (which honors a teacher in the area), the Mary Harrison Award (which honors a community members who has supported the arts) and the Mary Beth Harry Award (which honors a high school senior planning to pursue the arts in college) will be presented. Monetary awards are given out during the awards ceremony as well.

In addition to promoting youth art and art in schools, the council has been actively involved in exposing the community to as many types of art as possible. The council has sponsored the Annmarie Gardens Arts Fest, the Calvert Pines Senior Center Arts Show , the Plein Air Festival in Solomons and the College of Southern Maryland Twilight Music Festival, Chambers said, and they are always looking for opportunities to expand their reach in the community.

The council also promotes local artists.

The CalvART Gallery is a cooperative gallery affiliated with the Arts Council of Calvert County that offers a space for local artists to sell and display their craft, highlighting work from a wide range of styles

Photos by Sarah Miller

Upcoming Shows March

Potters' Show: Amanda Willis, Randy Estabrook, Denise Breitburg, Ray Bogle March 5-31

April

Individual Show: Pam Cullen April 9 – May 4 Reception: April 12, 5-8 p.m.

May

Individual Show: Mimi Little and Karen Chambers May 7 – June 1 Reception: May 10, 5-8 p.m.

June

Anniversary Show: "As We See It - Artist Collaborations" June 4 – July 6 Reception: June 14, 5-8 p.m.

July

Individual Show: Abbey Griffin, Ray Bogle, Dave Wardrup July 10 – Aug. 3 Reception: Jul 12, 5-8 p.m.

August

Individual Show: Randy Estabrook Aug. 7 – Sept. 7 Reception: Aug 9, 5-8 p.m.

September

"Colorscapes" - Abbey Griffin and Mary Blumberg Sept. 11 to Oct. 5 Reception: Sept. 13, 5-8 p.m.

October

Individula Show: Ray and Phyliss Noble Oct. 9 – Nov. 2 Reception: Oct. 11, 5-8 p.m.

November

To Be Announced Nov. 6 – Dec. 7 Reception: Nov. 8, 5-8 p.m.

NOVEMBER / DECEMBER Group Show:Small Works Nov. 11 – Dec. 31 Reception Dec 13, 5-8 p.m.

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and media, from jewelry to paintings and photos to pottery. Students in the county have a chance to get their first taste of a professional showcase, and even non-visual artists can find a place in the gallery during open mic nights.

There are currently 27 artists involved in the gallery, Chambers said. New artists are accepted through a jurying process.

As a 501c3, the gallery highlights artwork by the Southern Maryland community and partners with community groups and organizations for its shows.

Like the art council itself, the gallery promotes youth art. The Mary Beth Harry Art Studio is open to different public or private schools monthly, Chambers said.

The co-op artists choose the schedule for monthly art shows. Artists take turns working in the gallery, and have collaborated with Art Works on 7th and North End Gallery to bring in additional volunteers and expose patrons to even more art, Chambers said.

The most recent show, “HEAT!” runs through April 5 and features four co-op artists – sculptors Amanda Willis, Ray Bogle, Randy Estabrook and Denise Breitburg.

The four artists did a similar show last year, Bogle said.

“We always talk about the work we’re doing,” Breitburg said.

In addition to showing pieces created by all four artists, they collaborated to create four custom mirrors.

Each show has a reception, which gives fans an opportunity to meet their favorite artist. John Campbell came out to the “HEAT!” reception in March 8 to meet Bogle. He owns two of Bogle’s pieces, one kept at Campbell’s residence in St. Leonard and the other kept at his Washington, D.C. home. He said this was his first opportunity to meet the artist he’s admired, and

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his first order of business was to walk up to Bogle and say “I’ve been wanting to meet you.”

To Breitburg, getting to meet people who are interested in art has been a highlight of showing her pieces and volunteering at the gallery.

The gallery is always looking for volunteers interested in art to work as docents, Chambers said.

For more information, visit www.calvertarts.org or www.calvartgallery.org. The CalvART Gallery is located at 110 South Solomon's Island Road in Prince Frederick. sarahmiller@countytimes.net

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Why Can’t Girls Competitive Basketball Get Gym Time?

My name is Brian Wiseman. I was born here in Calvert County and have been a resident for 44 years. As a kid, I use to see tobacco fields and barns on every corner. Now I see, Walmart’s, Wawa’s, 7-Eleven’s and restaurants on every corner. Calvert County has changed a lot in some ways, but still lags behind and needs a lot of work, such as allowing girls the same opportunities as the boys, in competitive basketball.

I started coaching basketball here in Calvert County in 1989 with my daughter Brittany. In 2002, I went to Calvert County Parks & Rec and asked for a competitive girls’ basketball team, and was told we couldn’t do it here in the county.

In 2003, my daughter Brittany and I went to Beltway Cougars, which is in Greenbelt, MD to play competitive basketball. I took her every day to Greenbelt, to practice for this competitive team.

In 2005, Brittany was asked to play for Maryland Lady Shooting Stars in Fort Meade, MD, which I started at the National level Coaching. Every day we traveled to Fort Meade to play basketball just so she could play at the competitive level.

In 2006, Brittany’s 16 years old and made the National basketball level and went to Florida. In 2007, I was asked to come back to the county to coach a group of Calvert County girls. I came back to see what they would offer me. They offered me no gym time or tournaments for the AAU National level. I refused. I went back to Coach the Maryland Lady Shooting Stars, at the

National Level.

In 2007, they asked me again to come back to Calvert County and coach the same group of Calvert County girls. Only thing I asked for was gym time and let me pick my tournaments.

Somehow that happened. I coached these groups of girls until 2011. I had nine County girls on my team; five went to Calvert High School, two Huntingtown High School and two Northern High School. That group of girls brought Calvert County the first Girls Basketball State Championship. Not only that, they did it three years in a row. Five of the girls who played for Calvert High School, played on my team for five years. I started coaching them at the age of 12. Calvert High School is the first team in SMAC conference Girls Basketball to have won three state titles in a row. Six of the nine girls I coached, are on a College Basketball Scholarship.

The only thing I am asking for is gym time for these girls that want to play at a competitive level. I’ve been in all of these gyms around the counties, St. Mary’s, Charles, Anne Arundel and PG. They offer their gym time up. They offer their High School and Middle School gyms for girls’ competitive basketball. I am asking this for girl’s competitive basketball here in Calvert County.

Coach Brian Wiseman Owings, Md.

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The Blurring of the Lines Between Justice and Vengeance A 50 year-old murder raises questions of the blurring of the lines between justice and vengeance.

They’re questions that can never be answered in this lifetime.

On March 13,1964,Catherine “Kitty” Genovese had just closed up Ev’s Eleventh Street Sports Bar which she managed on Jamaica Avenue in Queens, and drove her red Fiat to the Long Island Railroad Terminal to park.

Ms. Genovese’s mother had packed up the family and moved to Connecticut some years earlier, after witnessing one of the cities’ random, senseless killings.

As the petite brunette walked from her car to her building, a 28 yearold machine operator named Winston Moseley lunged from the shadows, knife in hand. He stabbed Ms. Genovese at least twice. Hearing her screams, a neighbor threw open a window. “Hey,let that girl alone!”Robert Mozer shouted.

Moseley, startled, jumped into his Chevy Corvair and drove off. Ms. Genovese was now prostrate on the ground, bleeding but alive. Assuming the danger had passed, Mozer closed his window. Like a character in a horror film, Moseley returned an estimated 10 minutes later, sporting a snapbrim hat pulled low over his face, to finish the job. 35 minutes after it began, an ambulance finally arrived. Ms. Genovese died on the way to the hospital.

New York Times reporter Marvin Gansberg summed it up best. “For more than half an hour, 38 respectable, law-abiding citizens in Queens watched a killer stab a woman.”

17 stab wounds. 35 elapsed minutes. 38 witnesses. When Mosley was sentenced to the electric chair on June 15, some spectators rose to applaud.

In the normal course of events, Moseley would have been executed. But a confluence of events beyond anyone’s control was about to put Sing Sing’s Master Electrician out of business.

The previous April, Brooklyn police had brought in an eigth-grade dropout and drifter named George Whitmore Jr. for questioning about an attempted rape the night before. The victim didn’t think the soft-spoken, pot-marked Whitmore looked or sounded like the assailant. But an officer inventorying Whitmore’s personal effects found a snapshot of a woman strikingly similar in appearance to one found murdered along with her roommate in their shared Upper East Side Apartment.

Janice Wylie, 21, had been a Newsweek copy editor, Emily Hoffert, 23, a schoolteacher. The woman in the snapshot looked a lot like Emily. Whitmore was black. Police were under intense pressure from Janice’s famous playwright father to solve the case. They began grilling Whitmore around the clock.

The following morning, police announced Whitmore had given a 63page voluntary statement in which he admitted the killings, as well as a third in Brooklyn. There was no doubt about it, detectives said, Whitmore knew details only the killer could have known.

Selwin Raab,an investigative reporter for the New York Times, wasn’t convinced. For one thing, the slightly-built Whitmore simply didn’t possess the killer’s physical strength. Raab eventually located a dozen witnesses who placed Whitmore in New Jersey on the day of the Wylie-Hoffert killings, watching Martin Luther King’s televised speech. Still, prosecutors refused to drop the charges.

The headlines only grew when baby-faced herion-addict Richard Robels Jr. became the second suspect to confess to the Wylie-Hoffert murders.

The highly-susceptible Whitmore’s “confession” was revealed a product of coercion and trickery by detectives. Citing the potential for error, New York abolished capital punishment in 1966.

Whitmore was exonerated and awarded $500,000 for the two years he spent in pre-trial detention. He bought a farm not far from the junkyard where he lived, and became a commercial fisherman. He died in 2012 at age 68.

Robels and Moseley are still in prison today in separate facilities – Moseley in Dennemora, New York, and Robels, now 79, in Attica.

The Whitmore case shook the legal system to its foundation, and was cited in the Supreme Court’s 1966 Miranda ruling, which limits police questioning.

Moseley is 68 years old with a relatively sterling record. He received a sociology degree from Nigara University in the late ‘60s. In a letter to the Los Angeles Times, Moseley wrote, “the man who killed Kitty Genovese in Queens in 1964 is no more. He was also destroyed in that calamity.”

Denied parole for the 16th time because his release would “undermine respect for the law,” he won’t be eligible for a re-hearing until 2015.

Given the ‘backroom’ interrogation methods in use at the time, it is possible that Robels’ ‘confession’ was no more voluntary or genuine than Whitmores’ and that Janice and Emily’s killer was never found.

It is also possible that, somewhere in a city of 6 million, is a former drug-attic for whom the Wylie-Hoffert murders is now nothing more than a distant, psychedelic blur.

Edward C. Davenport, Drum Point, Md. Edward C. Davenport is the author of Eleven Minutes: The Sabotage of Flight 629 (available from Saltwater Media, Berlin, Md)

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paratrooper. He was arrested in the early morning hours after gunman the FBI had night-vision scopes capable of sighting a target at the end of a tunnel. leaping from the 727’s ventricle stairs.

“I told him, ‘Son, as soon as you step down the ramp, an At almost the same time, Western Airlines Flight 701 from Los Angeles to Seattle was skimming over the Cas- FBI agent is going to squeeze one off and your head is going cade Mountains when Willie Holder, an Army enlisted man to disintegrate.”

Goodell surrendered. in uniform, took over the 727. Holder claimed to have a C-4 In light of the epidemic of hijacking taking place, Delta charge in an attaché case and demanded $500,000. After allowing all 97 passengers to disembark in San Francisco, the pilot William Mays was reassured by the presence of an Afcrew proceeded to Boston for refueling. The 727 didn’t have rican American priest garbed in a black Mohawk jacket – dethe necessary range for a trans-Atlantic crossing to Algiers, scribed by some as a clerical outfit – and three female travand Western officials offered the hijacker a longer range Boe- eling companions, as Flight 481 was boarding in Detroit on ing 720B. As a goodwill gesture, Holder released the women July 31. As the Douglas DC-8 was approaching Miami, May crew members. Although the term ‘Stockholm Syndrome’ left the cockpit to perform a function, a spotted the “priest” wasn’t yet in common usage, the four-man crew - including – actually George Wright, a Lieutenant in the Black Liberaan international navigator brought on board at Logan Airport tion Army – holding a revolver on a stewardess, which he had - seemed to identify with Holder. They were later criticized smuggled aboard in a hollowed-out Bible.

Wright demanded a one million cash ransom, to be defor relaying private messages to Eldrige Cleaver’s Bl;ack Liberation Party Headquarters in violation of company policy. livered to the plane by an FBI agent. Wright’s plan called for The Algerian government confiscated and returned $488,000 the agent to deliver the money in the nude, but the crew convinced him to modify his demands to include swim trunks. of the ransom money to U.S. officials.

Following the Western hijacking, the Federal In what was to become the signature line of terrorists worldAviation Administration considered implementing a wide, Wright threated a passenger with death each and evnew policy which, if adopted, would have required ery minute past the deadline. Although May did not believe that the cockpit door remain locked at all times after Wright capable of acting on his threat, with 90 lives at stake, including May’s wife, who was working the main cabin, he takeoff.

On July 7, just hours after the FBI killed two wasn’t about to take chances. Because computer background 737 hijackers at San Francisco International Airport, checks were still decades away, May had no way of knowing another PSA jet, this one on route to San Diego, was that Wright was an escaped murderer.

During the flight to Algiers, the three women smoked taken over by Francis Goodell, a 21 year-old Army Anyone who is paying attention to current events in the deserter. Brandishing a pistol in either hand, Goodell dope and crackled with glee. “Were famous,” a member of the U. S. and facing reality can easily see that we are living in very demanded $450,000 in cash, as he ordered the plane entourage chortled . “Send us your paper.” difficult times. Many of the problems we are having today are back and forth in the sky over Lindbergh field. a result of our turning our backs on God. Edward C. Davenport, Even before Goodell brought out his guns, CaliWe are behaving like the Israelite tribes in the book of Drum Point, Md fornia Patrolman Cpt. Lloyd T. Turner, caught on Judges in the Bible. They obeyed and honored God and He quickly to what was happening from the notes being blessed and prospered them. Over time they began to think passed to the stewardess. Although Turner had a clear Edward C. Davenport is the author of Eleven Minutes: The their prosperity was their own doing, turned their backs on shot at the hijacker, he wanted to resolve the situa- sabotage of flight 629 (available from Saltwater Media, BerGod, sinned and began to worship false gods. He removed His tion peacefully. There was a reason Turner held his lin, Md) protection and evil nations attacked them. They cried out to fire: he had a son Goodell’s age. Turner convinced the God and He sent judges (Deborah, Gideon, Samson, etc.) to rescue them. The Israelites turned back to God and obeyed and honored Him. He prospered them and unfortunately, the cycle started again.

Over the last half century, the U. S. has taken the Bible A Calvert County Resident’s Guide to Improving Our Environment and Drinking Water out of schools, ignored adultery and fornication, murdered 56 million innocent children by abortion, legalized homosexuality, attacked Christianity, and began to worship the government as the highest authority, supreme decider of what is good in in Your Your Yard Yard or evil, and the provider of all good things.

Water Runoff Can Pollute groundwater that eventually supplies particulates that wash off streets and Sweep hard surfaces like President Obama is definitely not a judge and the soluparking lots. water to wells. Runoff can cause From My Backyard to tion. He and his willing accomplices in the Democrat Party sidewalks, driveways and When we say From My Backyard to serious pollution problems.

Our Bay is a small but basketball courts with a are the problem. The solution is found in 2 Chronicles 7:14 In suburban areas, runoff eventually Our Bay, there are two issues we need powerful booklet that was broom instead of spraying “If My people who are called by My name will humble themflows into the storm drain system, For every house built, a considerable to consider. We must first examine with a hose. You’ll save first developed by the headed for drinking water reservoirs expanse of impervious surface is added selves and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked the amount and speed of the water water and keep harmful Baltimore Soil Conserva- that moves across the ground – your – area that can’t absorb water. A vacant and the Bay. It is far easier and ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sins pollutants from getting in the tion District.

From there, more cost effective to solve pollution lot can absorb rainfall over its entire and heal their land.”. backyard. We must also consider the storm drains. problems at the source. Once polluted surface, but when roofs, sidewalks, several counties repub- contaminants the water picks up as it Ash Wednesday was the first day of Lent, a time of repenrunoff leaves your property, it becomes Leaf blowers are detrimental lished a version tailored crosses your yard on its way to the Bay driveways, streets, and parking lots tance and drawing closer to God. It is a good time for fallen a public problem – and a much more to the environment. A 2011 are installed, all of the rainfall striking away Christians and CINO (Christians-In-Name-Only) to get to their county resources. or its tributaries. test by the car experts at expensive one. these surfaces runs off with very little serious about their religion.

Calvert County’s booklet Edmunds showed that “a In a rainstorm, some rainfall “infiltrates,” infiltration. Runoff from residential Robert Boudreaux was developed by the consumer-grade leaf blower Where to get help with… or soaks into the ground, and some areas can quickly pick up pollutants on Waldorf, Md. emits more pollutants than Citizens Green Team.

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Around 7:30 p.m., June 2, 1972, a United 727, operating as flight 239 from Nevada with an ultimate destination of San Francisco, was boarding at the Reno airport when a man wearing an executioners’ hood and brandishing a .357 Magnum revolver “came out of nowhere” after jumping a perimeter fence. According to one account, the gunman was “nervous and making demands.”

Steve Dundas, a United station manager, was on duty during all of the for – ransom hijackings and sat in the back of an FBI vehicle with the $200,000 ransom – collected from casino gaming tables- as the agent drove the car at a sustained speed of 80 miles per hour.

The plane developed a mechanical problem, and the airline brought in a second 727. To confuse sharpshooters, the gunman and the two stewardesses transferred to the second jet covered nearly head-to-toe in blankets. During the hijacking, police near Lake Washoe became suspicious of a TR-7 parked near the lake, and staked out the car. The car, which bore a prominent American Parachute Association decal, was registered to one Robb D. Heady, an Army veteran and

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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.

Florence Lucille Mackall, 77 Florence Lucille Mackall, 77, of Prince Frederick, Md. passed away on Feb. 19 at Calvert Memorial Hospital, Prince Frederick, Md. Florence Lucille Mackall, the daughter of the late Arthur Lee King, Sr. and Florence Estelle King was born on July 19, 1936. She is the granddaughter of one of the founding members of Mt. Olive United Methodist Church, Charles Stewart.

Florence was educated in the Calvert County Public School System.

She graduated from W.S. Sampson Brooks High School in 1954 where she played basketball and was a member of the track team.

Florence was joined in Holy Matrimony to Elmore L. Mackall, Sr. on Aug. 15, 1959. From this union nine children were born, seven girls and two boys.

Florence was born and raised in Calvert County and was a long-time member of Mt. Olive United Methodist Church. She had a servant’s heart and proudly served as an Usher for more than 40 years and on the Health and Welfare committee. Florence worked for 21 years at Spring Hill Lake Apartments in Greenbelt, Md. in Housekeeping. She also worked 17 years at the Calvert County Nursing Center, Prince Frederick, Md. before voluntarily separating in February 2011.

She was a faithful wife, mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, cousin and friend. One of her favorite past times was spending time with her children and grandchildren who loved to joke with her and make her laugh. She was a mother not only to her children but she could also be seen filling that void in the lives of some of her nieces and nephews. Her love for her family and church family was evident. Florence

was truly the Proverbs 31 Virtuous Woman.

Florence was preceded in death by seven sisters, Atlena, Suzie, Olean, Josephine, Elizabeth, Mildred, Louise and three brothers, Arthur, Jr, Wilson and Alexander.

Florence leaves to cherish fond memories, her husband Elmore L. Mackall, Sr.; daughters, Brenda Coby of Sunderland, Md., Deborah Mackall of Cheltenham, Md., Bridget Mackall of Waldorf, Md., Belva Mackall and Jacqueline Mackall of Prince Frederick, Myra Mackall of Lanham, Md. and Sharon Mackall of East Elmhurst, NY; two sons, Elmore Mackall, Jr. and Pernell Mackall of Prince Frederick, Md.; eight grandchildren, Merle Harris Jr., Antiqua Stewart, Jemiah Harris, William Greene, Rachel Greene, Branden Mackall, Sharece Mackall Alvarez and Jamal Mackall; three great grandchildren, Shalayshia Greene,Jameyon Greene and Jemiah Harris, Jr; three devoted nieces, Evelyn Smith, Beverly Jones and Myra Beverly; a devoted nephew, A. Levi Harrod; two brothers in-law, Chester Mackall (Annie), Clarence Mackall (Virginia); very special friends, Roberta Parran, Natasha Fenwick, Mazie Holland, Alice Gray and Alphonso Hawkins, Sr. and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Funeral service was held on Thursday, Feb. 27 at 11 a.m. at Mt. Olive UM Church, Prince Frederick, Md. with Rev. Dana Jones officiating.

The interment was at Mt. Olive UM Church Cemetery, Prince Frederick, Md. The pallbearers were David Mackall, Ricky Mackall, Barry Parran, Sheldon Willett, Ronald Long and Corey Russell. The honorary pallbearers were Charles Elliott and Steven Mackall.

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Richard Jerome “Junebug” King, Jr., 73 Richard Jerome “Junebug” King, Jr., 73, of Sunderland passed away March 2 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born June 27, 1940 in Fairhaven to Richard Jerome and Louise C. (Marquess) King. Junebug was raised in Chesapeake Beach and graduated from Calvert High School in 1959. He married Cecelia Leone on Aug. 12, 1962 in Prince Frederick.

Junebug enlisted in the United States Army on June 4, 1962, earning the Good Conduct Medal, and was honorably discharged on June 3, 1964. A lifelong tobacco farmer, he was also employed as a newspaper distributor for the Washington Post for 35 years.

In his leisure time, Junebug enjoyed being outdoors, rabbit hunting, baseball, softball, and dogs. He was an avid Washington Redskins and Baltimore Orioles fan. Most of all, he loved spending time with his family and friends.

Junebug was preceded in death by his parents and his wife Cecelia D. “Sissy” King. He is survived by seven children, Richard King III and wife Madolynn of Sunderland, Russell King and wife Christine of Sunderland, Reneé Powers and husband Kenneth of Huntingtown, Robert King and wife Amy of Owings, Rodney King of Sunderland, Ronald King and wife Susan of Huntingtown, and Randy King and wife Gabrielle of North Beach. Also surviving are eighteen grandchildren, and brothers Charles D. King of West Virginia, and Dennis W. King of North Beach.

Family and friends were received Thursday, March 6 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., Owings. A funeral service and celebration of Junebug’s life was held March 7 at 11 a.m. at Mt. Harmony United Methodist Church, Owings.

Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Memorial donations in Junebug’s name may be made to Calvert Hospice. To leave condolences visit www.rauschfuneralhomes.com.

David Oden Hall, Sr., 66 David Oden Hall, Sr., 66, of Shady Side passed away Feb. 27 at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis.

He was born April 10, 1947 in Prince Frederick to Russell David and Emma Jean (Walton) Hall. David was raised in

Calvert County and graduated from Calvert High in 1965. He enlisted in the United States Air Force on March 24, 1966 and was discharged as a Sergeant Jan. 23, 1970. He completed his reserve obligation in 1972.

After he was honorably discharged from the Air Force, David became a civil servant with the Department of the Navy, retiring several years ago.

He was politically active and took great pride in his country and in his sons’ service in the military. David spent most of his time reading and enjoying the company of his family.

He also enjoyed genealogy and was an avid Baltimore Ravens and Orioles fan.

David was preceded in death by his father and a brother Rusty Hall.

He is survived by his wife Ruth Ann Phelps-Hall, and children April Hall Dillon and husband Mike of Milford, DE, David Hall, Jr. and wife Paula of Dunkirk, Kyle Hall and wife Amanda of Chesapeake Beach, John Hall of Dunkirk, and Patrick Hall of Shady Side. Also surviving are his mother Emma Jean Walton of North Beach, eleven grandchildren, a brother Paul Hall, sisters Valerie Hall and Laurie Hall and her longtime companion Anita, all of North Beach, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Family and friends were received March 2 from 12-2 p.m. at Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., 8325 Mt. Harmony Lane, Owings, Md. Interment was private. To leave condolences visit www.rauschfuneralhomes.com.

Kerrie Marie Resler, 45 Kerrie Marie Resler, 45 of Lusby, Md. passed away on Feb. 26 at her residence. She was born on Dec. 8, 1968 in Leicester, England to Valerie King Parker and Lawrence E. Parker. She married the love of her life, George F. Resler, Jr. on Aug. 10, 1988 in New Port News, VA. Kerrie graduated from Eastern Wayne High School in 1986 and went on to graduate from Mount Olive College, Mt. Olive, NC in 1994. She was a Government Contract Specialist for Compass Languages. She belonged to Maryland Pug Rescue, DARE, Maryland SPCA. She loved playing the flute, yard sales, rescuing animals and walks on the beach.

Kerrie is survived be her beloved husband of 25 years George F. Resler, Jr. of Lusby, Md.; daughter, Katheran Resler of Lusby, Md.; sons, Christopher and Joshua Resler both of Lusby, Md.; brother, Peter Parker of Clover, SC; parents, Valerie Parker of Fayetteville, NC and Lawrence

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Parker of New Port News, Va. and her grandmother, Orine Griffith of New Port News, VA. A service celebrating her life was held on Wednesday, March 5 at 5 p.m. in the First Baptist Church of Calvert County, 1522 German Chapel Rd., Prince Frederick, Md., with Pastor Ralph Nevin officiating. Arrangements by the Rausch Funeral Home, P. A., 20 American Lane, Lusby, Md. For more information or to leave condolences please visit www.rauschfuneralhomes.com.

Elizabeth Howard Hawkins (Betsy), 85 Elizabeth Howard Hawkins (Betsy), 85, died March 4 at AsburySolomons Retirement Community in Solomons, Md. She was born, Oct. 8, 1928, and raised in Baltimore.

She graduated in 1946 from Eastern High School. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Dickinson College, Carlisle, PA, in 1950, where she was

a member of the Chi Omega sorority and Phi Beta Kappa. She met Elbert S. Hawkins Sr. (Bert) while working for Baltimore. Gas & Electric and they married in 1951. She previously held positions as Registrar of Elections, realtor, and bookkeeper for the family pet store. For many years she was a substitute teacher at Northeast and Chesapeake High Schools.

She was most happy on the Chesapeake Bay. She previously lived on the Magothy River, in Pasadena, and was an original resident of AsburySolomons on the Patuxent. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elbert S. Hawkins, and her son, E. Stewart Hawkins. She is survived by her daughter, Eleanor C. Hawkins, and many nephews and nieces.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Mar 28 at Asbury-Solomons Retirement Community. Interment will be private.

Memorial contributions may be made to Asbury-Solomons Benevolent Care Fund, 11100 Asbury Circle,

Solomons, MD 20688.

Arrangements provided by Rausch Funeral Home, Port Republic.

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Donald “Don” Robert Hodges, Sr., 69 Donald “Don” Robert Hodges, Sr., of Dunkirk, Md., passed away peacefully at home on March 4, at the age of 69.

He was born on March 21, 1944 in Mt. Holly, N.C. to Herman and Ruby (Willard) Hodges.

Don was the beloved husband of the late Judith “Judy” Ann (Roberson) Hodges and loving father of Donald “Pete” Hodges and his wife Angela, Brenda Hodges, Art Lopez and his wife Julie and the late Donna Lopez. He was the devoted grandfather of Robert and his finance Me-

gan, Patti and her husband Tyler, Andrew, Ashley, Andrea, Kevin, Kristin, David and Katelynn.

Don and Judy were married for over 48 years before Judy’s passing in 2010. Dunkirk, Maryland was their home for over 32 years.

Don enjoyed spending his time hunting, fishing, playing catcher for local softball teams and also umpiring. He spent most of his free time at his cabin in Wardensville, West Virginia. But the most precious to him was spending time with his children, grandchildren and his faithful companions, his dogs…Misty and Junior.

Family invited friends to Lee Funeral Home Calvert, 8200 Jennifer Lane (Rt 4 & Fowler Road), Owings, Md. 20736 on Friday, March 7, from 5 to 8 p.m.; where Funeral Services were on Saturday, March 8, at 11:30 a.m. Interment at Southern Memorial Gardens, Dunkirk, Md.

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Entertainment Calendar Thursday, March 13 Higher Standards Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 7:30 p.m.

Justin and Rusty Ruddy Duck Seafood and Alehouse (16810 Piney Point Road, Piney Point) – 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.

Charlie Johnson Toot’s Bar, 23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood – 8:30 to 12:30 p.m.

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Creating a Keepsake

Motown Night Vera’s White Sands Beach Club (1200 White Sands Drive, Lusby) – 7 to 11 p.m.

Mike Starkey Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 8 p.m.

By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Come out and create a memory with wine, clay and friends during Wine and Dish night at Annmarie Garden on March 17.

Artist Sarah Houde will guide artists in creating textured goblets and candlesticks out of clay slabs during the upcoming Wine and Dish night on March 17 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Participants do not need prior experience with clay, Houde said. Working with clay slabs is somewhat like sewing – the first step is cutting the pattern out in clay then assembling all the pieces. Houde said she helps with every step of the way, making sure everyone has a good time and creates something they can be proud of.

“It turns into a fun get together night,” Houde said.

In addition to helping with the basics, Houde helps create embellishments and touches, such as flowers or sea creatures, to personalize works.

She said the pieces become tokens of where the artists are in their lives.

House holds at least one class per month. During her next class, she intends to lead artists in weaving baskets out of clay to be used as fruit or bread bowls.

A follow-up night on March 31 will allow artists to paint and finish their pieces. All work is done at the pottery studio at Annmarie Gardens, which “has come a long way,” Houde said. Currently there are four pottery wheels and two kilns, and there are four additional potters wheels to be delivered in coming months.

Participants must be 21 and older.

The Member cost is $75 and non-member cost is $80. All materials will be provided Grab your favorite snack or beverage and join us for a fun night out as we use clay slabs to create perfect for a unique dining table display.

Registration is required. For more information, visit.www.annmariegarden.org or call 410-326-4640. Annmarie Garden is located at 13480 Dowell Road in Solomons. sarahmiller@countytimes.net

Bar Dogs Ruddy Duck Seafood and Alehouse (16810 Piney Point Road, Piney Point) – 8 to 11 p.m.

Saturday, March 15 L.I.A.M (Live Irish Authentic Music) Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 6:30 to 10:30 p.m.

Jay Armsworthy & Eastern Tradition, Sonrise, and Crossroads.

Cabin Fever Gospel Barndance Grace Brethren Church(13000 Zekiah Dr., Waldorf) - 7 p.m.

Kappa Danielson and Paul Larson The Westlawn Inn (9200 Chesapeake Avenue, North Beach) - 7:30 to 10 p.m.

Photos courtesy of Sarah Houde

St. Pat’s Party Vera’s White Sands Beach Club (1200 White Sands Drive, Lusby) – 9:30 p.m.

Tonight’s Alibi and the Piranhas The Lounge at Bollywood (22576 MacArthur Boulevard, California) – 2 to 7 p.m.

Team Trivia DB McMillan’s (23415 Three Notch Road, California) – 6 to 10 p.m.

A Day Off Earth Toot’s Bar, 23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood – 8:30 p.m.

Sunday, March 16 Swing Away Ruddy Duck Seafood and Alehouse (16810 Piney Point Road, Piney Point) – 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Dale Ann Bradley, Chris Tenney, and Riverside South All Women In Bluegrass Extravaganza American Legion Post 238 (6265 Brandywine Rd., Hughesville) - 2 p.m.

Blue Eyed Blues Jam Toot’s Bar, 23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood – 3 to 7 p.m.

Monday, March 17 Team Trivia Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 7 to 9:30 p.m.

Irish Karaoke Toot’s Bar, 23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood – 8:30 to 12:30 p.m.

Team Trivia DB McMillan’s (23415 Three Notch Road, California) – 6 to 10 p.m.

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Lighthouse Restaurant Makes a Comeback

By Sarah Miller Staff Writer After eight years, The Lighthouse Restaurant and Dock Bar in Solomons is open once again.

Co-owners and brothers Rusty and Nick Schriver have been in the restaurant businesses for 20 years, according to Rusty. They once owned Clarke’s Landing in St. Mary’s County, and much of the staff from there came with the Schrivers to the new restaurant.

The original Lighthouse Restaurant burned down in 2006, Rusty said. He and Nick bought the property in February 2013 and construction started shortly after. The new restaurant opened on Feb. 24 “Everybody in the community has been fantastic,” Rusty said.

The restaurant has been attracting new and old customers alike. Julie and Matt Leach tried the restaurant out because of friends’ recommendations and reviews on Facebook. Cheryl and Walt Freeman have been to the Lighthouse

twice since it opened, and plan to keep returning. County Commissioner Jerry Clark, a regular at the first Lighthouse, said the new restaurant’s atmosphere is more laid back.

“They’ve done a great job,” Clark said, adding that he looks forward to visiting regularly and sitting outside during the summer.

Rusty and Nick didn’t want to re-create the Lighthouse as it was.

Instead they put their own spin on it, keeping the name in remembrance of a popular community destination. They specialize in seafood, buying from local suppliers and top quality ingredients, Rusty said. They blend hamburger meat themselves, using beef brisket, short rib and ground chuck meat, which makes for a juicer burger, Rusty said.

Running The Lighthouse has been a different experience, Rusty said. The location can hold 410 people at maximum capacity, which is twice the size of their former establishment. The second floor has elevator access, which has already made it popular for wedding receptions

Nick and Rusty Schriver are the proud new owners of The Lighthouse Restaurant.

and other gatherings, Rusty said.

The Lighthouse is open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. seven days per week, Rusty said, and they plan to expand their hours during the summer. They are considering hosting live bands during the summer, though plans are still in the works.

For more information, visit www. lighthouserestaurantanddockbar.com, call 410-231-2256 or visit the restaurant at 14636 South Solomons Island Road on Solomons Island. sarahmiler@countytimes.net

Abby, left, Matt, Julie and Caleb Leach try The Lighthouse for the first time.

Papa Johns Maryland - Beach Boys Pizza The Lighthouse Restaurant boasts a full bar and locally grown seafood.

Photos by Sarah Miller

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SMECO Sponsors 25th Southern Maryland Computer Bowl With information technology firmly embedded in daily life, electric utilities like Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) depend heavily on computer equipment to help keep the lights on for their customers. Utilities also depend on technology experts who know how to create and maintain software programs that ensure that all computerized systems run efficiently.

Encouraging the programmers of tomorrow is the goal of the Southern Maryland High School Computer Bowl, which marked its 25th anniversary on March 1 at North Point High School in Waldorf.

This year’s Computer Bowl event featured almost 60 young computer experts in a test of their coding skills and technical knowledge. Sponsors for the annual competition are SMECO, the College of Southern Maryland, Booz Allen Hamilton, and the public school systems of Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s counties.

Fifteen teams from seven high schools in Southern Maryland faced the challenging literacy and programming tests in the Computer Bowl. In the first round of the competition, students took a written test of their knowledge of computer history, hardware, and software. In the second round, teams of three to four students created computer pro-

grams to solve specific problems, using programming languages such as Java and Visual Basic. Charles County Public Schools equipped each team with two laptops for the programming portion of the competition.

Taking the top spot was Calvert County’s Huntingtown High School, with team members Gunnar Arnesen, Vince Kubala, Jason Merewitz, and Joey Watts, coached

by Tom Currier. In second place this year was Great Mills High School in St. Mary’s County with members Andrew Herbig, Matthew Mussomele, Nicholas Oliver, and Bradley Post, coached by Nora Blasko.

Patuxent High School took third place with team members Cameron Gorsack, Hart Herichsen, and Gabe Smith, coached by Donna Herron. Another Great Mills High School team came in fourth place, with team members Nathaniel Bonner, Kevin DiCola, and Kunal Kataria, also coached by Nora Blasko.

Winners received plaques and trophies.

SMECO awarded gift cards to the top four teams. Booz Allen Hamilton awarded Samsung Galaxy tablets to the first-place team.

The College of Southern Maryland also awarded the first-place winners with performance awards.

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“Dress For Success” Clothes Closet Event!

FREE Professional Clothing for WOMEN entering or returning to the work force!

When: March 22, 2014 From: 10 am to 2 pm Where: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church 25 Church Street Prince Frederick, MD 20678 For more information or make donations, please contact: Jacqueline McCoy (301) 536-1836 or email: calvertwomen@gmail.com www.calvertwomen.org

Huntingtown High School took first place in the Southern Maryland High School Computer Bowl. Pictured from left are Joey Watts, Vince Kubala, coach Tom Currier, Jason Merewitz, and Gunnar Arnesen.

rie Dalton, Patti Ferraer, Chad Kilgore, Laurie Lawrence, Jeffrey Rayfield, Douglas Sanborn, and Frank Wolzein served as judges for the competition. Joe Burgin from the College of Southern Maryland and Catherine Wood of System Planning Corporation also served as judges. Lora Bennett and John Stine with Charles County Public Schools developed the literacy and programming tests used in the competition.

SMECO is a customer-owned electric cooperative, and we are proud to be a J.D. Power 2014 Customer Champion. We are one of an elite group of 50 U.S. companies to be named to this list.

SMECO provides electricity to more than 156,000 services in southern Prince George’s County, and in Charles County, St. Mary’s County, and all but the northeast portion of Calvert County. Co-ops are distinctly different from investor-owned

utilities because co-ops are owned by their customers, and these members elect the men and women who serve on the Board of Directors.

Co-ops also issue capital credits to their members. What are capital credits?

They are the member’s share of the co-op’s margins, based on how much electricity the member purchased and the rate at which the account was billed. SMECO’s margins— revenue less expenses—are used as working capital for new construction and system improvements. When SMECO’s Board of Directors determines that a percentage of the capital credits can be distributed to members through a general refund, capital credits will be issued by check or credited to members’ electric bills.

Press release submitted by Southern Maryland Electric Co-op.

P.R.A.D. Inc. Accepts Applications for 2014 Grant Awards Patuxent River Appreciation Days, Inc. is pleased to announce the opening of the 2014 grant round. Non-profit organizations that provide educational programs about the Patuxent River or conduct research activities in and around the Patuxent River or Patuxent River Basin are eligible to apply.

The grant recipients for 2013 were Sotterly Plantation and Battle Creek Nature Center.

Awards are made on a competitive basis by the P.R.A.D., Inc. Board of up to $1,000 per organization in any one calendar year. The P.R.A.D., Inc. Board includes members of the Calvert Marine Museum, the Pa-Po-Peake Shrine Club, The Calvert Artists Guild, The American Legion Arick L. Lore Post, and the Calvert County Waterman’s Association.

To request an application for a P.R.A.D. Inc. grant, please call Melissa McCormick at 410-326-2042, ext. 41 or email mccormmj@co.cal.md.us. You must provide the name of the non-profit organization, a contact person’s name, a complete mailing address and a daytime telephone number or email address.

Deadline for receipt of completed applications is April 30, 2014. (Must be postmarked by this date.) For more information go to www.pradinc.org

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Hospital Board Appoints New Members, Elects Officers The Calvert Memorial Hospital Board of Directors has appointed three new members – attorney Sam Nazarro, banking executive Terri Wolfley and airline pilot John Potter – and welcomed back longtime board member Cliff Stewart after several years of healthcare leadership at the state and regional level. CMH board members are all volunteers and play a vital role in ensuring that the organization meets the needs of the community.

Nazarro, a resident of Dunkirk, has an extensive legal background in corporate compliance and mitigation of organizational risk. He recently joined PricewaterhouseCoopers, a major national accounting firm, after a distinguished legal career at the United States Department of Justice.

“Mr. Nazarro’s expertise will be extremely helpful to our board,” said CMH President and CEO Jim Xinis, “in light of all the federal regulatory requirements that our health system has to meet.” He went on to add, “We are very fortunate to have someone of his level of expertise available to us as we navigate through a very complex environment.”

Wolfley, who has 30 years of experience in the commercial banking industry, has been a senior vice president with Bank of America since 2001. A longtime supporter of the hospital, the Dunkirk resident has served several terms on the hospital’s foundation board, most recently as vice president.

“Ms. Wolfley has demonstrated her commitment to help lead Calvert Health System to be a leading healthcare provider in our region,” said Xinis. “Her vast experience in financial and risk management will be particularly valuable to our board, especially as we implement our strategic plan.”

Xinis also praised the addition of Potter, who is a Southwest Airlines pilot with 19 years in commercial aviation. The St. Leonard resident retired from the Air Force as a Lieutenant Colonel, after 22 years as a military pilot.

“His knowledge base in airline safety will be a huge asset to our physicians and other professionals,” said Xinis, “as we adopt techniques and programs that are used in the nuclear energy and airline industries that are often cited as the leading industries in overall safety for their staff and customers.”

Stewart served on the hospital’s foundation board from 1992-2000 before joining the hospital board in 2001, where he served four terms before stepping down in 2012. A strong advocate of quality and patient safety, CMH was recognized for a number of local and national quality awards during his chairmanship.

“Cliff has many years of experience with our health system,” said Xinis, “and his expertise and experience will be critical as our health system adapts to the new era of Pictured are recently appointed Calvert Memorial Hospital board members John Potter, left, Sam Nazarro, Terri Wolfhealth care.” ley and Cliff Stewart.

Kevin Nietmann who just completed his first term as chairman was elected to a second term. He has been a member of the CMH board for nine years. Formerly, the general manager at the Calvert Cliffs plant, the Huntingtown resident is now a senior technical advisor to the Office of the Inspector General for the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

The other officers for the coming year are Henry S. Trentman, vice chairman; Rev. Peter J. Daly, secretary and Donald J. Parsons, Jr., treasurer.

Press release submitted by Calvert Memorial Hospital.

Cat of the Week Mar malade is a beautiful orange and white female tabby. She came to CAWL with her three kittens all of which were adopted.

Marmalade has a skin condition similar to psoriasis, which is treatable, but requires medicating her regularly. Marmalade has been in foster care since she came to CAWL and would love to find her forever home. You will not be disappointed. Marmalade’s DOB is 6/1/11. Please call CAWL at 410 535-9300 to make an appointment to see Marmalade.

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Win Two Free Pit Seats to Rascal Flatts Join the Calvert Marine Museum Today Join and become a member of the Calvert Marine Museum by March 24 and be entered into a drawing to win two free pit seats to Rascal Flatts on Thursday, May 29. Membership benefits include free admission yearround, a 10% discount on purchases in our Museum Store, insider invitations to exhibit openings and events, our quarterly newsletter full of interesting maritime related articles, and the opportunity to purchase the best seats in the house before they go on sale to the general public. Join today at www.calvertmarinemuseum.com/ membership or call 410-326-2042, ext. 16.

With over 22.5 million albums sold and 14 number one singles, Rascal Flatts will kick off the summer season on the new Calvert Marine Museum’s PNC Waterside Pavilion stage. Hits include “Bless the Broken Road,” “What Hurts The Most,” “My Wish,” “Take Me There” and many more. Their performances are stateof-the-art, house-rocking extravaganzas that you won’t want to miss!

Tickets will go on sale to members March 25 at 10 a.m. and will be available to the general public April 1 at 10 a.m. Tickets are $68 for pit, $68 for premium, $58 for reserved, and can be purchased by phone at 1-800-7879454, in person at Prince Frederick Ford/Dodge (cash or check only), or online at www.calvertmarinemuseum. com.

Opening for Rascal Flatts is country singer Brandy Clark. Brandy has been singing and playing guitar since she was nine years old and recently celebrated her first number one song as a writer with “Better Dig Two” recorded by The Band Perry. She completed her debut

album in 2013 and was chosen by CMT as one of the “Women of Country.”

Proceeds from the Waterside Concert Series support the education and preservation efforts of the Calvert Marine Museum.

This event would not be possible without the generous support of many local businesses. Waterside 2014 sponsors include: Prince Frederick Ford/Jeep/Dodge, PNC Bank, Bozick Distributors, Inc., Directmail.com, Holiday Inn Solomons, All American Harley-Davidson, Quality Built Homes, Roy Rogers, Tidewater Dental, 98.3 Star FM, Bay Weekly, Comcast Cable Communications, Metrocast, Quick Connections, Southern Maryland Blue Crabs, Southern Maryland Newspapers, Asbury Solomons Island, Isaac’s Restaurant, Jay Worch Electric, LLC, Papa John’s Pizza, The McNelis Group, LLC, United Rentals and World Gym. Gates open at 6 p.m. with music, food and drinks are available on site. Chairs and coolers are not permitted.

For additional information or to purchase tickets, please visit the museum’s website at www.calvertmarinemuseum.com. To reach a staff member, please call 410-3262042, ext. 16, 17 or 18.

Patuxent Habitat for Humanity’s 6th Annual Recycled Art Show & Benefit Auction New Venue: Our Lady Star of the Sea, Solomons, Md. Thanks to the wonderful support of local artists and donors in our community, Patuxent Habitat for Humanity is showcasing the 6th Annual Recycled Art Show & Benefit Auction, the event will take place on April 26 at Our Lady Star of the Sea’s, Providence Room, on Solomons Island from 6:30 to 9 p.m.

Each year the show expands its selection. Furniture, jewelry, and travel are all a part of this year’s event! The before and after results of the pieces highlighted in the show displays what can be created from items found at the Patuxent Habitat for Humanity ReStore. The talented auctioneer Billy J. Fitzgerald of Fitzgerald Realty and Auctioneering will be presenting the featured treasures of the 2014 show!

Mark your calendars and go to www.patuxenthabitat. org to reserve your tickets or they can be purchased at the Patuxent Habitat for Humanity ReStore! On sale now for only $25 and includes entry to our event, a complimentary glass of wine, a delicious selection of light fare catered by Blue Wind Gourmet, and music by DJ Johnny G. Your eyes will be satisfied by the beautiful works of art and your hearts will be filled with the joy of spending a wonderful evening with friends while giving back. Be sure to arrive in time to place your bids. All proceeds help support the Patuxent Habitat for Humanity mission of serving our community by providing decent, safe, affordable homes.

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Senior Citizen News

Elder Law Pro Bono Day Attorneys from the Maryland State Bar Association’s Young Lawyers’ Section Council will be available to meet seniors by appointment during Elder Law Pro Bono Day, Saturday, April 5, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Calvert Pines Senior Center.

Discuss financial powers of attorney, medical advance directives and the free preparation of these forms. Call 410-5354606 or 301-855-1170 to schedule your appointment.

Volunteers Needed The annual Intergenerational Camp will be held July 14 to July 18. We are looking for volunteers to assist with the camp along with an adult to act as a volunteer coordinator.

Volunteers must be at least 13 years old and should have experience in assisting with camps. Volunteers will be selected based on experience. A limited number of volunteers is needed. If you know someone interested, have him/her contact the Office On Aging at 410-535-4606 or 301-855-1170 to fill out a volunteer application form by the end of March.

Intergenerational Summer Camp Bring your elementary-age grandchild(ren) to the Intergenerational Camp, July 14 to July 18, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

You can select two classes each day. A brochure with class selections is available at all three senior centers. Fee: $35 per grandparent/grandchild pair, $15 each additional person. Registration forms must be received by May 30. Make checks payable to Calvert Pines Senior Council. For more information, contact Luis Santiago, Sally Schofield, or Keri Lipperini at 410-535-4606 or 301-855-1170.

Calvert Pines Senior Center (CPSC) Enjoy a morning of Bingo sponsored by the CREATE! program, Monday, March 24, 10:30 a.m. Prizes will be awarded.

See what you can find at the Big Yard Sale, Saturday, March 29, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. For table information, contact the senior center at 410-535-4606 or 301-855-1170.

North Beach Senior Center (NBSC) Register early for Texas Hold’em, Thursday, March 20, 9:30 a.m. All levels are welcome. Prizes for winners. Fee is $10.

Celebrate National Nutrition Month by enjoying a Vaffeldagen (waffle), Tuesday, March 25, 9 to 10:30 a.m.

Southern Pines Senior Center (SPSC) Bring the kids to meet some local critters and learn about their springtime habits when the Orphaned Wildlife Rescue comes to visit, Friday, March 21, 12:30 p.m. Pre-register.

Learn how to make a braided or crochet ribbon necklace at the Jewelry Workshop, Wednesday, March 26, 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. Pre-register with the time slot you prefer. No fee.

EATING TOGETHER MENU Lunches are served to seniors aged 60-plus and their spouses through Title IIIC of the Older Americans Act. Suggested donation is $3. To make or cancel a reservation call: Calvert Pines Senior Center at 410-535-4606 or 301-8551170, North Beach Senior Center at 410-257-2549, or Southern Pines Senior Center at 410-586-2748.

Monday, March 17 Corned Beef and Cabbage, Boiled Potatoes, Dinner Rolls, Fresh Fruit Tuesday, March 18 Stuffed Shells, Salad, Bread Sticks, Fresh Fruit Wednesday, March 19 Chicken Salad, Hard Boiled Egg, Lentils, Pickle, Dinner Roll, Pear Half, Ice Cream Thursday, March 20 Pork Fajitas, Refried Beans, Mild Salsa, Fresh Fruit, Lemon Meringue Pie Friday, March 21 Fish and Chips, Cole Slaw, Pineapple Bean Salad, Cornbread, Assorted Juices

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Maryland House and Garden Tours Offer Inside Look At Extraordinary Historic Properties, Including War of 1812 Landmarks The annual Maryland House & Garden Pilgrimage (MHGP) returns for six weekends this spring from Saturday, April 26 through Saturday, May 31. A Maryland tradition for 77 years, the Pilgrimage offers the opportunity to explore some of Maryland’s most fascinating and noteworthy properties, including the grave of a man who played a key role in the creation of our national anthem and other landmarks Rollins Cove, nestled on 19 secluded acres and perched above of great import in the War of its namesake cove, was originally a simple 1950s one-story bungalow. The house was renovated twice in the 1990s to become a 1812. The 2014 tour includes beautiful two-story shingle style house filled with eclectic art and about 50 private homes, gar- antiques. It is one stop on the Calvert County Pilgrimage. dens, farms, churches and historic sites across five areas in Maryland. “Talbot, Prince George’s, Kent and BaltiThey are Prince George’s County (Satur- more County pilgrims may choose to have day, April 26); Baltimore County/Parkton a delicious box or buffet luncheon served (Sunday, May 4); Talbot County (Saturday, at an historic church or museum, while May 10); Calvert County (Saturday, May Calvert tour-goers can enjoy a gourmet 17) and Kent County (Saturday, May 31). lunch from The Laughing Pickle beneath Each tour is $30 when purchased in ad- the shade of a tent overlooking the Patuxvance. Lunches will be available on all ent River,” Boren said. tours. Purchase tickets and get more inforHighlights of the Calvert County Tour: mation at mhgp.org or 410-821-6933.

This 11 stop tour offers a glimpse into The annual spring tours are a central Calvert’s past – including two very different component of MHGP’s efforts to cultivate examples of one-room schoolhouses. The awareness of Maryland’s rich architectural first, the Old Wallville School, was used and cultural heritage, from historic to con- to educate thousands of African Ameritemporary settings. Each year, proceeds can students beginning in the 1880s. The from the tour support designated preserva- school was in operation until 1934 and is tion projects in each host community. To one of few such structures still in existence date, the Pilgrimage has raised more than in the state. Originally located in Wallville, $1 million for the preservation and resto- the building was rescued from destruction ration of architecturally significant prop- and relocated to its Prince Frederick site. erties throughout the State of Maryland The restoration was based on oral histories while entertaining and informing many collected from former students and the last principal and reflects the school’s appearthousands of tour-goers.

“In this 77th year, we are proud to ance in the 1930s. Later in the tour is the present so many unique and vastly dif- Port Republic School No.7, an all white ferent types of properties,” said Meredith institution, which was built around 1876 Boren, Chairman, Maryland House and and in continuous use until 1932. The CalGarden Pilgrimage. “In addition to getting vert Retired Teachers Association restored a glimpse of the important role that these the facility in 1976. Furnished with period individual counties played in the history pieces including desks, text books, slates, pictures, wall maps, and a pot-bellied stove, not only of our region, but of the nation as the school is now a living history project a whole, guests on the tours will explore for area children. The other sites on the tour Prince George’s County’s War of 1812 include Spout, Tynewydd and Windy Hill landmarks, experience examples of both Farm, the latter featuring gardens that date white and African American one-room back to the early 1900s, and include daylily, schoolhouses in Calvert County, see an inn bearded iris, herbs and virgin forest trees. that offers a visual explanation of the term “bar and grille” (which does not involve To identify a county chair or for spethe cooking of food) in Parkton (Balti- cific county tour details, please contact more County), enjoy the flora and fauna of Kathy Smith, MHGP Executive Director, Talbot County and take in the beauty of a at 410-821-6933. For more information, church and grounds that date back as many tour details and tickets, please visit www. as 400 years in Kent County,” she adds. mhgp.org or call 410-821-6933, Monday Guests will be offered lunch (at an ad- Thursday, 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., or send an ditional cost) on each of the county tours. email to mhgp@aol.com.

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Out&About Thursday, March 13

• Art Lecture by Julia Musengo Cox Art Center, 32 Cox Road, Huntingtown, 7 p.m.

Come out for an art lecture by Julia Musengo, the first in the series at the Cox Art Center.

The series starts on March 13th, and continues through the dates: April 3rd, April 24th, May 15th and June 5th, Thursdays, 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Art History Series includes; “The Start of Art: visions of the Goddess Persist Until Crete”, “Remaking the Myth: Seeking the Perfect Man in the Art of empires”, “Renaissance: Technology Serves the Artist”, “Dawn of Photography: Art Spirits Released”, and “The Emperor’s New Clothes: More than Modern Art”. Lectures are free.

For more information, visit www.coxartcenter.com or call 410-535-0014.

Friday, March 14 • Stained Glass: Next Steps Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center, 13480 Dowell Road, Solomons, 6 to 9 p.m.

Mar 12- April 16 Series: 5-class series Member Cost: $115 Nonmember Cost: $130 Materials Fee: $10- $25 due to instructor at class, depending on glass choices Instructor: Leza Hepler 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! Registration required. Call 410326-4640 to register. For more information, visit www.annmariegarden.org.

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Open to the public. $20 per person in advance ($25 at door $10 after 8 p.m.) includes traditional dinner of Corned Beef, Ham, Cabbage, Potatoes, Green Beans, Coffee/ Tea, Draft Beer, and Fountain Sodas, commencing at 6:30 p.m. Carryout Dinners $10.

Dancing begins at 8 p.m. to the popular tunes of DJ Steve. For more information, call 301855-6466 or 410-257-9878 or visit www.

ALPost206.org. Obtain tickets from the Bartender.

Sunday, March 16 • Tennis Tournament Patuxent High School, 12485 Southern Connector Boulevard, Lusby – 9 a.m.

The St. Mary’s County Tennis Association (SMCTA) in conjunction with Operation Warrior Refuge, Inc. (OWR) are co-sponsoring a tennis tournament on March 16 at Patuxent High School. The tournament will be a team format consisting of two males and two females with a combined NTRP of no more than 14. There will be two divisions: high school and adult levels. The cost is $80 per team and the match times will be from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Prizes awarded for team champions with special court prizes distributed throughout the day. The rain date will be March 23. Please contact Derek Sabedra, Tournament Director, at 410-610-4300 or ddsabedratennis@gmail.com for questions, comments, and to receive an entry form. All proceeds will go to Operation Warrior Refuge, Inc., a non-for profit organization that provides counseling services for veterans/ military personnel. To learn more about the organization, contact Diane McKissick at diane@operationwarriorrefuge.org or peruse their website at www.operationwarriorrefuge.org. To learn more about the St. Mary’s County Tennis Association log on to www. stmarystennis.com

• Color and Light Society Spring Show and Sale Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center Murray Building, 13480 Dowell Road, Solomons, 10 to 5 p.m.

The Color and Light Society of Southern Maryland will hold its annual Spring Show and Sale March 14 through March 23, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. The CLS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit comprised of artists from Southern Maryland. Participating artists will display paintings, sculpture, and more. For additional info, contact carolepurcell@hughes.net; Annmarie Sculpture Garden website: www. annmariegarden.org. Opening reception hosted by Annmarie from 6-9 p.m., March 14 (Adults Only). Admission Fee.

• Quarter Auction for Project ECHO Calvert Elks Lodge 1015 Dares Beach Road, Prince Frederick – 1 p.m.

The Calvert Elks Lodge will host a Vendor Quarter Auction to Benefit Project Echo.

Doors open at 1 p.m. Auction begins at 2 p.m.

Over 70 prizes to win! Featured Products Include: Origami Owl, Thirty One, In A Pike, Miche Bags, Dove Chocolates, My Jewelry Board, Princess House, Tupperware, Celebrating Home, Tastefully Simple, Mary Kay, Avon, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, WineShop at Home, Scarlet Scarves and more. (vendors are subject to change). Gift Cards Glore, 50/50, Food and drinks, bake sale and more!

Saturday, March 15

•Wine and DISH! Pottery Class Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center, 13480 Dowell Road, Solomons, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Mar 17 - March 31 Series: 2-class series Age Group: must be 21 and older Member Cost: $75 Nonmember Cost: $80 Materials Fee: all materials provided Instructor: Sarah Houde Grab your favorite snack or beverage and join us for a fun night out as we use clay slabs to create textured goblets and candlesticks perfect for a unique dining table display. Sea and floral themes will be discussed. Decorate

• Annual Ham, Corned Beef, and Cabbage Dinner Waters Memorial United Methodist Church, 5400 Mackall Road, St. Leonard – 4 to 7 p.m.

Waters Memorial United Methodist Church will hold its Annual Ham, Corned Beef, and Cabbage Dinner. Dinners are $14 for adults, $7 for children 6 to 12 yrs. and children under 6 eat for free. Carryouts are available.

• St. Patrick’s Day Dinner/Dance American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206, Route 260, Chesapeake Beach – 6:30 p.m.

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Call 410-326-4640 to register. For more information, visit www.annmariegarden.org.

Tuesday, March 18 • NAMI Family-to-Family Course National Alliance on Mental Illness, Prince Frederick – 6 p.m.

The National Alliance on Mental Illness provides the Family-to-Family education program as a FREE community service. The 12-week course is taught by trained relatives and caregivers of mentally ill family members, and offers information, insight, understanding, and empowerment. Attendees do not have to be members of NAMI Southern Maryland, but class size is limited. Contact NAMI Southern Maryland to register at 240254-2636 or 855-349-5986 (toll free).

Wednesday, March 19 • $3 -Zumba® Fitness with Joyce Chesapeake Ranch Estates Clubhouse, 500 Clubhouse Drive, Lusby – 6:30 p.m.

Hey Party People! Come get your party on with Zumba(R) Fitness at the Chesapeake Ranch Estates Clubhouse. Only $3 donation per class Visit and “Like” Joyce on facebook @ www.facebook.com/dancewithjoyce

Thursday, March 20 • National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association Meeting Calvert Pines Senior Center, West Dares Beach Rd. Prince Frederick, 1 p.m.

The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE), Calvert County Chapter 1466 on March 20. There will be a presentation on Alzheimer’s, followed by a regular business meeting. Also, join us for an early lunch at 11:30, this month at the Dream Weaver in PF. Active and Retired Federal employees, spouses, members, non-members and guests are welcome. For NARFE membership Information and Application. Call 410-586-1441 or email NARFE1466@gmail.com

Friday, March 21 • Art Lecture by Ray Bogle Cox Art Center, 32 Cox Road, Huntingtown – 6 p.m.

March 21, Art Lecture by Ray Bogle - 6 pm March 27 - Art Camp for Kids (3 to 6) Thursday afternoons April 5 - 25, Autism Project Show April 14, Easter Break classes for kids Join Cox Art Center for free lectures featuring local artists and historians, Ray Bogle and Julia Musengo. New creative art classes are scheduled now through Summer.

Registration is now open; please visit coxartcenter.com or call 410-535-0014 for detailed information about the free lecture series and all new art classes.

Saturday, March 22 • Calvert County Republican Central Committee Candidate Training Day Republican Headquarters, 424 Solomons Island Road, Prince Frederick – 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

2014 is an important election year! The Calvert County Republican Central Committee is holding a Candidate Training Day on Saturday, March 22, at our conveniently located Headquarters in Prince Frederick. We invite you to join us for this informative training that will help you jump start your campaign.

Presenters from the State Party to the Republican National Committee are volunteering to come to Calvert to help us. There will be lots of handouts and information that will help you and your volunteers prepare for the Primary and General Elections.

If you have questions, please contact Candidate Recruitment Chair Frank McCabe (443-404-8585 or frankpmccabe@gmail. com), Candidate Training Day Chairman Judy MacWilliams (443-964-4252 or judymacwilliams@comcast.net), or CCRCC Chair Ella Ennis (410-586-2975 or eee437@ comcast.net).

• 24th Annual Calvert County History Fair Plum Point Middle School, 1475 Plum Point Road, Huntingtown – 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

The 24th Annual Calvert County History Fair will be held on March 22. The judging will take place from 8 a.m. to noon.

History Fair Award Winners and Maryland History Day Advancers will be recognized at the Awards Ceremony beginning at 7 p.m. at Plum Middle School. Joining in the awards ceremony will be Thomas V. Mike Miller, Jr., President of the Maryland Senate, Delegate Tony O’Donnell and Delegate Mark Fisher.

• All You Can Eat Spaghetti Dinner Saturday Trinity United Methodist Church, 90 Church Street, Prince Frederick – 3 to 7 p.m.

Please join Trinity United Methodist Church for fun, fellowship and our 32nd annual all you can eat Spaghetti Dinner. The menu features all you can eat spaghetti, salad, bread, drinks, and dessert. Tickets will be sold at the door during the event. $12 per adult, $8.00 per senior citizen, $5 for children ages 4-10 and children under 3 are free. Carry-out will be available. All proceeds benefit Trinity United Methodist Church. For more information, call: 410-535-1782, email: churchoffice@trinityumchurch.org or visit www. trinityumchurch.org

Sunday, March 23 • Kids! Seahorses!

Bayside History Museum, 4025 4th Street, North Beach – 2 p.m.

Search for the resident seahorse, learn about seahorses, hear a seahorse story, do a craft and play a fun seahorse game! $1 per child.

Drop-in program. Recommended age is 3 or older. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Monday, March 24 • $3 -Zumba® Fitness with Joyce Chesapeake Ranch Estates Clubhouse, 500 Clubhouse Drive, Lusby – 6:30 p.m.

Hey Party People! Come get your party on with Zumba(R) Fitness at the Chesapeake Ranch Estates Clubhouse. Only $3 donation per class Visit and “Like” Joyce on facebook @ www.facebook.com/dancewithjoyce

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The Calvert Gazette

Thursday, March 13, 2014

Library Events All Month Long

Saturday, March 15

• Artist of the month: Nevin Bossart; Medium: Acrylic.

Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach Celebrate St. Patrick’s “month” enjoying Nevin Bossart’s seascapes of Ireland.

410-257-2411

• Yes! You CAN Use a Computer!

Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 10 to 11 a.m.

Job Searching. Participants will learn about some useful web sites and tips to use for job searching. The training will last one hour and will take place in a small group. Please register. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862

• Art in the Stacks: Deborah Watson Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Watercolor artist, muralist and decorative painter specializing in trompe l’oeil. 410535-0291 or 301-855-1862

Thursday, March 13 • 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 • Theater Thursdays Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 10 to 11 a.m.

Bring your preschoolers for movies and a story. Visit calvert.lib.md.us/kids/thursdaytheater.html for the movie this week., 410-326-5289 • Duplicate Bridge Class Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 10 to 12:30 a.m.

John Etter will teach the basics of duplicate bridge with some hands-on practice.

You will learn a lot about bidding and a bit about the play. Please register. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862 • Town Hall Meeting Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Topic: Our Water Supply. Program cosponsored with LWV and Commission for Women. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862

• PlayTime Calvert Library Fairview Branch, Rt. 4 and Chaneyville Road, Owings – 10:45 to 11:15 a.m.

Playtime is learning and discovery time for you and your child. Engage in interactive play, connect with other parents and caregivers, and have fun! Bring a non-battery operated toy to share. No registration. For ages birth through 5 years old. 410-257-2101 • Playtime Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach – 10:45 to 11:15 a.m.

Playtime is learning and discovery time for you and your child. Engage in interactive play, connect with other parents and caregivers, and have fun! Bring a non-battery operated toy to share. No registration. For ages birth through 5 years old. 410-257-2411 • Playtime Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 11 to 11:30 a.m.

Playtime is learning and discovery time for you and your child. Engage in interactive play, connect with other caregivers, and have fun! Bring a non-battery operated toy to share.

No registration. For ages birth through 5 years old. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862 • Brain Games: Mahjongg, Bridge, Scrabble & more Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 12 to 3 p.m.

Want to learn Mahjongg or Bridge?

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

• 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. Plan for an unrealstic adventure as we explore a land of dream stealing giants in The BFG by Roald Dahl. Please register.

410-326-5289

• Garden Smarter: Gardening With Children Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach – 2 to 3 p.m.

A favorite session for families with children! Come and pick up some tips for getting little hands and minds into the garden.

410-257-2411

Friday, March 14

• 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

• 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

Monday, March 17

• Code Name 4-5-6 Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 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 uses plenty of hands-on activi-

ties to have fun with reading! Each month we will explore a new theme and introduce a great chapter book on the topic. No advanced preparation is needed and a snack will be provided. Please register. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862 • Calvert Eats Local- “The Dinner” Screening Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Meet the creators and the farmers featured in the new documentary “The Dinner.”

We’ll screen the film and enjoy a hands-on show and tell that will include some of the products from the Allen Heirloom Homestead. The film features music from local musician Jo. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862

Tuesday, March 18 • Library Board of Trustees meeting Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach – 2 to 4 p.m.

Calvert Library Board of Trustees monthly meeting. 410-257-2411 • Yes! You CAN Use a Computer!

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

Job Searching. Participants will learn about some useful web sites and tips to use for job searching. The training will last one hour and will take place in a small group. Please register. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862 • Tween Event - Peep Dioramas Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 6:30 to 8 p.m.

What is everyone’s favorite Easter candy? PEEPS! Join your friends to recreate scenes from books using these marshmallow treats. The awesome dioramas will then be put on display for all to see. PEEPS are being provided by the Friends of Calvert Library. Please register. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862 • Book Discussion Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 7 to 8:30 p.m.

“The Orphan Master’s Son” by Adam Johnson. This epic, critically acclaimed tour de force provides a riveting portrait of a world rife with hunger, corruption, and casual cruelty but also camaraderie, stolen moments of beauty, and love. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862 • Flying Needles: Knitting and Crocheting Group Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 7 to 8:45 p.m.

Knitting and crocheting group open to anyone wanting to join in and share talents, crafting time or learn a new skill.

410-326-5289

Wednesday, March 19 • 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 caregiv-

ers, 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.

Job Searching. Participants will learn about some useful web sites and tips to use for job searching. The training will last one hour and will take place in a small group. Please register. 410-257-2411 • Book Discussion Calvert Library Fairview Branch, Rt. 4 and Chaneyville Road, Owings – 2 to 3:30 p.m.

“A Venetian Affair” by Andrea Di Robilant. In the waning days of Venice’s glory in the mid-1700s, Andrea Memmo was scion to one the city’s oldest patrician families. He fell passionately in love with Giustiniana Wynne, the beautiful, illegitimate daughter of a Venetian mother and a British father. Because of their dramatically different positions in society, they could not marry. This true story is told in part by Andrea and Giustiniana’s letters. 410-257-2101 • Ebook and Overdrive Training Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 2 to 3:30 p.m.

In this class you will learn how to download library e-books and audiobooks on your tablet, smartphone, ereader or computer. If you have never used OverDrive to download library ebooks, call your local Calvert Library to set up a one-to-one session with a librarian prior to this class. There are several key usernames and passwords you will need to bring with you to this session. Please register.

410-326-5289 • T.A.C.O.S. Meeting!

Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 5 to 6 p.m.

T.A.C.O.S. (Teen Advisory Council of Students!) meeting! For teens (those of you ages 13-19) Calvert Library needs your help planning events, amping up our social media presence and revamping our Teen Zone! Help make Calvert Library awesome! Free food at every meeting. Please register. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862 • Book Discussion Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 7 to 8 p.m.

Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan. An old school mystery set firmly in tech-loving, modern day San Francisco.

Clay Jannon (former web designer) lands a job at a bookstore with very few patrons and even fewer purchases. 410-326-5289 • Kick Butts Red Carpet Awards Ceremony Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Join us to celebrate the winner (and all the contestants/entrants) of the Kick Butts!

Video-Creating Contest. The red carpet event will feature a photo booth, swag bags (for those of you aged 13-19) and mocktails. During the event we will watch the videos. Please register. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862

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Real Estate for Sale

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Looking to build? Wonderful & wooded three+acre building lot in Hollywood with three conventional perc sites. Beautiful and private homesite just waiting for you and your dream home. Conveniently located to Pax River, Leonardtown, & easy commute to Waldorf, St Mary’s City, NESEA, etc. Call for plat or appointment to preview property.

804-241-5374 or 301-690-2544. Price: $99,900.

3br 2.5ba duplex on cul-de-sac, 2 parking spaces in front, master bedroom with en suite bathroom, cathedral ceiling, and walk-in closet. Wall-to-wall carpeting throughout, washer, dryer, window treatments, stove, dishwasher, microwave. Very close to PAX, shopping, schools, $1325/mo+sec dep, no sec 8, dog neg, NS 301-994-2791.

Real Estate Rentals 1-Bedroom - Central in-town location. All electric appliances and heat. Landlord pays water, trash removal, and sewage. 1-year lease required. References required. No pets and no children. Call 301-475-8787 for further details. $650/month.

Quiet, private area in Valley Lee. 3 BR, 1.5 BA, Lrg Kitchen, Living/Dining Rm, plenty of closet space. W/D, Heat Pump/ CAC. Extra storage. Asphalt Parking. Cable TV is furnished. Dumpster for trash on site.

1600 sq ft. No Pets, No Section 8. References required. $1,200.00/mo plus utilities. $1,000 security depost. Call 301-994-2908. After 5PM call 301-994-2031.

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Employment

Employment

Preschool-Child Care Center is seeking individuals willing to substitute for classroom teachers and aides. Substitutes are “on call” and come to work when needed. We are hiring teens (must be at least 16) as well as qualified adults. Please apply in person. Located on Rt. 235 across the street from Walmart in California, Md.

Busy tax office looking for receptionists.

Drivers Class-B CDL: Must be available to start immediately. & Home-Time!

EveningGreat shift, Pay Monday through Friday 2pm to 8pm.No-Forced Must work weekends.

Dispatch!Position available until April Must be customer New singles from15th.

Hagerstown, MD friendly and work well states. with others. to surrounding Applications only accepted in person. Please Apply: TruckMovers.com come by the office, 4110 Crain Hwy, Waldorf Call: 877-606-7083 MD 20603 to apply.

Tired of driving to the beltway to find work? Toyota of Waldorf has two openings for Express/Maintenance technicians . Busy shop with plenty of work. Must be able to change oil, air filters, cabin filters and rotate tire . Great work in a clean shop. Tool purchase program available.Great benefits ,Health Ins,401K .Pay based on experience . .A good start for a motivated person. Contact Mike at call 301-843-3700 ext 1300.

General service technician position avaliable .Must be able to perform tire replacement/ repair, oil changes, maintenace,and other related duties. Call 301-467-2973.

EXPERIENCED PLUMBERS: Must have 2 years experience. Full time with paid holidays. Immediate opening. Send resume to wathenatwork@cs.com

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Thursday, March 13, 2014

Over 3,000 jobs and $40 million in new annual county revenue are building on a 40-year legacy of delivering economic benefits to the community.

Dominion’s Cove Point project will have a very positive impact on the local economy.

Thousands of construction jobs, 75 high-paying permanent positions and tens of millions in annual county revenue will add to what’s already been a four-decade commitment to Calvert County and protecting the Chesapeake Bay. With the nation’s commitment to natural gas exports, it’s nice to know that the people who live and work here will enjoy its economic benefits.

Cove Point—another great solution for Southern Maryland.

To learn more visit dom.com/covepoint

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