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After four months, the Calvert Marine Museum is open again. During the renovation, the gift shop was upgraded and expande and a multi purpose room was completed, taking place of the old auditorium. Programs utilizing the newly acquired Dee of St. Mary’s will add to the educational offerings.

Pictured above, James Black (left), Regis Becker, John Fulchiron, Ed Bahniuk and Jim Wilson get ready to take local elementary students out on the Dee. The museum’s grand re-opening is scheduled for this Saturday, May 3.

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Christmas in April Completes 2014 Build Volunteers came together to help families in need during the annual Christmas in April build and renovation day on April 26.

Christmas in April Calvert County, Inc. an affiliate of Rebuilding Together and a United Way Member Agency. The organization helps disabled and elderly homeowners, and families with children, who live in and own their house and can not afford to pay for home repairs. Christmas in April works year-round to repair 25 houses throughout the county on the last Saturday of April. Some emergency repairs and follow-up work are done throughout the year. Homeowners can submit their homes and projects for consideration in the fall.

During the repair day, teams of volunteers from local churches, businesses and organizations go to homes to complete the work, which can range from painting a kitchen to replacing a roof. Individual volunteers not already involved in an organizations can be attached to a volunteer group.

Some organizations, such as Dominion Cove Point, will also adopt a home that was not selected for the Christmas in April program.

Christmas in April*Calvert County, Inc. has repaired at least 25 homes per year since 1991.

For more information, including ways to get involved in next years Christmas in April on Saturday, April 25, visit www.christmasinaprilcalvertcounty.org.

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COUNTY NEWS Ruth’s Miracle Group Home to Partner with Coppin State University

By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Two years ago, Ruth’s Miracle Group Home founder Veronica Alston visited the classroom of Antoinette Coward, pretending to be a new student with a drug habit, then leaving the room and coming back dressed as a professional to talk about Ruth’s Miracle Group Home.

Alston and Coward, an adjunct profession at the College of Health Professions at Coppin State University, met during a Baltimore Resource Locator fair. Coward believed Alston would be a great speaker for her class. Alston is a recovering addict and started Ruth’s Miracle Group Home to help other women transition from rehab to the next steps in their lives.

When the school began seeking out community partners to give students real world experience, Coward knew Alston and Ruth’s Miracle Group Home would be a great fit.

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The program will be voluntary for the women at the house, according to Funds Development Officer Rhonda Crawley. She said the program has the chance to be mutually beneficial – the students get practical experience and the women at the home can expand their contact network and get inspiration for their futures.

The final arrangements for the program are still in the works. Alston anticipates the first students to come to the house in the fall, when the next semester begins.

For more information about Ruth’s Miracle Group Home, visit www.ruthmiraclehome.com. For more information about Coppin State University, visit www.coppin.edu. sarahmiller@countytimes.net

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Calvert Seeks ‘Beautiful’ People for Annual Volunteer Awards

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Calvert County Designated Drivers Winners Announced

The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) announces that nominations are now being accepted for the annual Calvert You Are Beautiful Volunteer Awards.

This project recognizes individuals whose volunteer service improves the quality of life for Calvert County citizens and visitors.

Nominated volunteers might be a tour guide at a museum or historic landmark, someone who organizes a local fair, festival or parade, or the person committed to making a difference by giving generously of their time to hospices, hospitals, homeless and other social service agencies. All nominees must be residents of Calvert County.

Nomination forms are available online at www.ecalvert.com or by calling the Department of Economic Development at 410535-4583. Completed nomination forms should be returned to Calvert You Are Beautiful c/o Katie Brittain, Department of Economic Development, Courthouse, Prince Frederick, 20678. Applications must be postmarked or hand delivered to the Department of Economic Development by July 11, 2014.

All Calvert County nominees will be honored at a local awards ceremony sponsored by the BOCC in fall 2014; one special nominee will be chosen as the volunteer of the year.

For more information about the Calvert County Department of Economic Development, our visitor sites and attractions and the services available to assist county businesses, call 410-535-4583 or 301-855-1880; send an e-mail to info@ecalvert.com; or visit online at www.ecalvert.com.

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On Monday, April 28, Calvert County Sheriff Mike Evans drew the winning entries of four participants in the Calvert County Designated Driver Rewards Program at the Solomons Island Tiki Bar opening.

Lauren Boswell Hurt of Prince Frederick will receive the first grand prize of a one-night’s stay at the Holiday Inn Solomons, along with $200 in cash, a $100 Tiki Bar gift card and a $100 Charles Street Brasserie gift card.

Elisa Seiles-Cooper of Prince Frederick will receive the second grand prize, which includes $150 in cash, and two one hundred dollar gift cards from the Tiki Bar and Charles Street Brasserie.

Janet Stone of California was selected for the third grand prize of $100 in cash and a $100 Tiki Bar gift card and Denise M. Jacoby of Lusby will receive a $50 Visa card donated by the Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse Designated Driver Rewards Program.

More than 181 drivers signed up for the Calvert County Designated Drivers Rewards Program during the Tiki Bar opening event. The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office, the Maryland State Police, Bob Hall, Inc. and other members of the Calvert and St. Mary’s counties’ traffic safety programs are extending their appreciation to all of the participating designated drivers, as they ensured a safe ride home for more than 617 attendees this weekend.

Naval Academy Graduates Luncheon The Greater Southern Maryland Chapter of the USNA Alumni Association will hold the annual Midhipmen Recognition Luncheon on Friday, May 9, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Tides Restaurant in Lexington Park. Each year GSMC recognizes those outstanding graduates from Southern Maryland who are to be graduated after four years at the Academy. This year we will recognize eight graduates, three from Calvert County, one from Charles, and four from St. Mary’s County.

There is no cost for Midshipmen. The cost for alumni, guests, family members and friends is $15. Reservations are required. Please RSVP by Wednesday, May 7, by e-mail at Richard.L.Snyder@saic.com or by phone at 301-475-0124.

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Possession of Marijuana: On April 22 at 8:07 p.m., Trooper Palumbo stopped a vehicle on Rt. 231 near Jibsail Rd. in Prince Frederick for traffic violations. While speaking with the driver, a strong odor of raw marijuana was emitting from inside the vehicle. Following search of the vehicle and occupants, Bryon M. Ciotti, 26 of Huntingtown and Charles M. Jones, 23 of Prince Frederick, were arrested for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia.

They were transported to the MSP Barrack for processing.

Theft: On April 23 at 12:54 p.m., Trooper Warrick received a complaint for theft of jewelry from the victim’s home. A pawn check revealed that a missing class ring had been pawned at a local jewelry store.

A missing check had also been cashed at a local liquor store. Investigation continues.

DUI / Possession of Heroin and Prescription Drugs: On April 24 at 2:06 a.m., Trooper First Class Esnes stopped a vehicle on Boyds Turn Rd and 57th St. in Owings for traffic violations. Edward M. Cramer, 29 of North Beach, was arrested for driving under the influence. A passenger, James W. Gearhart Jr., 48 of North Beach, was found to be in possession of Heroin, Crack Cocaine, and other narcotics. Cramer was found to be in possession of Heroin and

other narcotics. Both were arrested and incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.

Resisting Arrest / Fail to Obey Lawful Order / False Statement: On April 24 at 3:38 a.m., Trooper First Class Oles received a complaint for possible domestic dispute at the Super 8 in Prince Frederick. While speaking with the complainant, the suspect ran out the door of the hotel. He was ordered to stop running. He was later apprehended near a building on Armory Rd. At that time, Tony D. Chase, 26 of Prince Frederick, was placed under arrest. The suspect refused to give his identity. He was incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center where staff recognized him.

Once positive identification was made, a check revealed Chase had three active warrants. He was additionally charges with Failure to Obey a Lawful Order, Resisting or interfering with a Lawful Arrest and two counts of providing a False Statement to a Police Officer.

Burglary: On April 24 at 4:10 p.m., Sergeant Bevard received a burglary complaint. The victim reported that unknown suspect(s) had broken a glass window to gain access to the residence and power tools and household items were removed.

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

During the week of April 21 through April 28 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,531 calls for service throughout the community.

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

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

Burglary Case #14-22167: Someone broke into a home in the 8800 block of Broomes Island Road in Broomes Island during the daytime hours on April 21. Some cash was stolen from inside. DFC A. Locke is investigating.

CDS Violation Case #14-22523: On April 22 at 11:38 p.m. DFC Y. Bortchevsky observed a vehicle being driven erratically on Md. Rt. 2 southbound near Mt. Harmony Road in Sunderland. He conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle and the car initially slowed and pulled over onto the shoulder of the roadway. The driver threw a small white object from the vehicle and then returned to the traveling portion of the roadway at a slow rate of speed. The driver then completely crossed the center yellow line and traveled southbound in the northbound lane. Bortchevsky used a pit maneuver to disable the vehicle. The vehicle came to rest just south of Wayside Drive. The driver, later identified as Terrence David Brooks, 32 of Prince Frederick, did not cooperate with commands to exit the vehicle. He was found to be driving while suspended and revoked and had a strong chemical odor emitting from his person. Medical services were ordered to evaluate the driver, who suddenly became aggressive and violent. He was subdued and arrested and charged with DUI, possession of marijuana, and possession of cocaine.

Theft Case #14-22677: Dep. W. Rector is investigating the theft of 6 vehicle batteries and two electric cord reels from the yard of a home in the 2800 block of Chaney Road in Dunkirk between April 22 and 23. The items total $925 in value. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Sheriff’s Office at 410-535-2800.

Destruction of Property Case #14-22805: A homeowner in the 8000 block of Cardinal Circle Drive in Lusby advised Dep. T. Holt that on April 24 at 11:15 a.m. he heard spinning tires on the street in front of his residence and then heard what he described as BB pellets hitting his house. He located a hole in the siding but did not see a vehicle. The investigation continues.

Burglary Case #14-22840: A home in the 8800 block of Broomes Island Road in Broomes Island was burglarized on April 24 during the daytime hours and over $600 in property was stolen to include an Xbox 360, controller and games. The investigation by Dep. T. Holt is continuing.

Theft Case #14-22854: Unknown suspect(s) have stolen $120 worth of replica Indian artifacts from Jefferson Patterson Park located in St. Leonard from April 11 to April 24. A few items

have also been damaged. Dep. N. Lenharr is investigating.

Theft Case #14-23043: Unknown suspect(s) stole the contents of a package from inside a mailbox in the 100 block of Bay Avenue in Prince Frederick on April 24 between 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. The package had contained make-up items. The envelope and packaging were left inside the mailbox. Dep. C. Idol is investigating.

Assault Case #14-23112: On April 25 at 7:41 p.m. DFC P. Mosely responded to the parking lot of the Solomons Food Lion for the report of an assault in progress. The victim advised that her estranged husband chased her and a friend around the parking lot threatening them with a knife.

The suspect, Pierre Janney Dorsey, 30 of Huntingtown, was placed under arrest and charged with two counts of attempted assault in the first degree and two counts of assault in the second degree. The weapon was recovered. No one was injured.

Theft Case #14-23267: Dep. A. Ostazeski is investigating the theft of 10 signs in the area of Sollers Wharf Road in Lusby belonging to an estate sale company. The signs were placed on Md. Rt. 4 onto Sollers Wharf Road to Sprout Lane on April 26 between 8:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. The signs are yellow with red lettering reading “Estate Tag Sale Today”.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dep. Ostazeski at 410-535-2800.

Theft Case #14-23290 Sometime between Nov. 2013 and April 26, someone stole a black Raleigh Hybrid bicycle from the bike rack at Asbury Solomons. The bicycle is valued at $300.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dep. W. Beisel at 410-535-2800.

Theft Case #14-23357: On April 26 at 9:19 p.m. Dep. B. Schaefer arrested Christopher Ryan Sholl, 28 of Davidsonville, for stealing approximately $175 worth of DVD’s from the Prince Frederick Walmart. Sholl had been observed by a loss prevention officer of the store acting suspiciously and when questioned at the exit of the store, was found to have store merchandise hidden on his person. Sholl was charged with theft less than $1,000.

Theft from Vehicle Case #14-23510: Someone stole a Tom-Tom GPS valued at $150 and a Dell laptop computer worth $1,300 from an unlocked vehicle in the 1800 block of Oriole Way in St. Leonard between April 24 and 27. Dep. A. Ostazeski is investigating.

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By Sarah Miller Staff Writer “We’re not just any yogurt company,” said Jeff Phelps of his newest start-up business, FRESH Premium Frozen Yogurt, which opened on April 26.

Phelps said one thing that makes his business stand out is his insistence that as much as possible be sourced locally or made in the United States. The toppings all come from local providers and the yogurt itself comes from a small business in Arkansas. The remodeling work at the new location in Dunkirk was done by Cave to Castle, a Owings-based remodeling business.

Phelps said the only concern he has is that frozen yogurt may be a passing trend, but he was pleased to offer a healthy dessert alternative. He chose Dunkirk because the frozen yogurt market was already saturated in Prince Frederick and he believes Dunkirk needs more restaurant options.

He likes to have fun, and wants his customers to have fun when they visit FRESH. He offers percentages off for people who come in dancing and continue dancing to the checkout counter and to athletes who come in with dirty uniforms, along with other creative offers. Customers can try to answer a trivia

question for 10 percent off. If they get the question wrong, Phelps said 10 percent is added to their bill, which will be donated to a local charity.

FRESH is Phelps’ fourth business venture and his first storefront location. At age 19, Phelps has been involved in business ventures since he was a sophomore at Northern High School, starting with Phelps Productions. He was inspired by his work at the Mary Harrison Center and a perceived lack to support for operations requiring lights and sound. Currently, Phelps Productions is comprised of 10 full time employees who work at productions all over the state, Phelps said.

Another of Phelps’s businesses is Phelps Concessions, which caters events as far away as San Diego and Miami, Phelps said. Complimenting the concessions business is Maryland Moonbounce, a venture that rents out moonbounces and associated equipment.

FRESH located at 10072 Southern Maryland Blvd. Unit 3 in Dunkirk. For more information, visit www.facebook. com/freshfroyomd or www.freshfroyo. com. sarahmiller@countytimes.net

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Board of Ed. Talks Health Care, Transportation

By Sarah Miller Staff Writer The prices of health care have gone through the roof and will continue to rise, according to Bolton Partners representative Rosanne G. Calzetta, who came before the Calvert County Board of Election during their April 24 meeting to talk about the Affordable Health Care Act (AHCA) and when it means for Calvert County Public Schools.

Topics of discussion included the AHCA timeline, the challenges associated with part-time employees, promotion programs and action strategies.

One good thing that came out of the AHCA was allowing children to stay on their parents insurance until age 26, unless offered insurance through their employer.

Every employer must comply with the AHCA, Calzetta said.

When it comes to part-time employees, anyone working more than 30 hours has to be insured, Calzetta said. This can add up to a huge cost. According to Acting Director of Human Resources Victoria Karol, some employees, such as substitute teachers, present a challenge because there are some weeks they work 30 or more hours, then they can go a few weeks not working at all. Part-time employees are generally evaluated on a yearly average for their hours, Calzetta said.

Bus drivers present another challenge. The contractors who supply busses technically employ them, but driver’s hours and routes are determined by Calvert COunty Pblic Schools. This makes for a grey area that

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will need to be addressed and defined clearly, Calzetta said.

In other news during the Board of Education meeting, Director of Transportation Ed Cassidy briefed the board on the current state of student transportation.

Busses are scheduled for replacement approximately every 10 years, Cassidy said. They are inspected four times per year.

This year is the second that administrators can

retrieve and view bus audio-visual recordings for use in addressing complaints or occurrences on busses.

He said several students who act up on the bus deny their actions until faced with the evidence. A number of them claim they didn’t know the cameras were active, Cassidy said, assuring the board that there are no “dummy cameras” on any busses. sarahmiller@countytimes.net

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Athletes Hit Their Stride in Special Olympics

By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Students from all over Calvert County gathered for the Maryland Special Olympics 2014 Calvert County Track and Field Event, held at the Calvert Career and Technology Academy on April 24.

Athletes were involved in all aspects of the day. The Calvert High School Choir 1 sang the national anthem, Calvert High School student Nadia Cobey recited the pledge of allegiance and Cavert High School student Kyle Williams read the Special Olympics oath - “let me win, but if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.” Calvert High School student Frank Barreca carried the Special Olympics torch during a run around the track.

Events included shot put, standing long jump, softball throw, tennis ball throw, the 10 and 25 meter wheelchair race, the 25 meter walk/run, the 50 meter run and the 100 meter run.

Each Olympian was paired with a buddy to ensure they made it to all their events on time. Prizes were awarded to first, second and third place finishers.

There were activities for athletes from elementary through high school, a fact that Aimee O’Connor likes.

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Calvert Marine Museum Re-Opens Grand Opening on May 3

By Sarah Miller Staff Writer After having closed in January for an extensive renovation, the Calvert Marine Museum will celebrate its grand re-opening on May 2, just in time for the Solomon’s Maritime Festival.

During the renovation, the gift shop was upgraded and expanded, additional educational programs were planned and a multi purpose room was completed, taking place of the old auditorium. An April 29 ribbon cutting preceded the grand opening, with state and local officials joining volunteers to celebrate the completion of the project.

The project, between design costs, construction and equipment, cost $2,175,000. Of that, Calvert County supplied $1,025,000. The State of Maryland supplied $250,000. Another $40,000 came from state grant funds and $860,000 came from private funding sources.

“No entity could do it on their own,” said fundraising coordinator Pat Jackson, adding that getting the renovation completed was an example of both public and private entities banding together for a common purpose.

Much of the funding went to improve things that are not immediately noticeable. The original museum was built in late 1988. As part of the renovation project, everything, from the lights and electrical wiring to the HVAC system, had to be brought up to current code, according to Calvert Marine Museum Director C. Douglass Alves.

The process was expensive, but it will save the museum money in the long run, Alves said.

When the original museum was opened, Alves said it was believed that the facility was perfect, that it would serve the community forever.

“Forever ended in 2000,” he said.

Senator Roy Dyson, Marianne Harms and County Commissioner Pat Nutter cut the ribbon for the newly renovated marine museum.

Harms Auditorium

Photos by Sarah Miller Mary Krauss and Debbie Carlson stock the shelves in the gift shop.

The new and improved auditorium is named for John and Marianne Harms, longtime volunteers and donors to the museum.

The space will be used for marine museum events such as the annual Bugeye Ball fundraiser, scheduled for May 10, and the members soiree, scheduled for May 18, in addition to being available for public and private functions, said Calvert Marine Museum Deputy Director Sherrod Sturrock. There will be a staging kitchen for caterers and a host of lighting and room configuration options.

Alves is pleased the auditorium is open for more personal reasons – his son will be using it for the reception when he gets married in October.

The museum has applied for a grant to purchase additional audio visual equipment that would allow the museum to record and broadcast lectures in the auditorium, Sturrock said.

expansion within the existing building footprint.

The larger space allows for an expanded children’s section, which used to be crammed into the corner of the store, and a larger book area. Baughman said she has spent the past four months shopping for new items to put in the store and is excited to reopen and have customers again.

Alves shares Baughman’s enthusiasm, saying they were disappointed when the gift shop couldn’t be included in the original bid.

New items include a specially designed bag of tea from the Baltimore Tea Company, new tee-shirts, more megalodon items and new jewelry, Baughman said. She said there is a strong focus on merchandise made in America, with as many things a possible sourced locally or within the country.

In addition to finding new products to offer, Baughman consulted with museum store designers to find ways to tie the shop in with the rest of the museum, echoing themes and designs in the exhibits, Alves said.

A Brand New Gift Shop

Expanded Educational Opportunities

The marine museum gift shop was an unexpected addition to the remodel. According to Calvert Marine Museum Store Manager Maureen Baughman, longtime volunteer Zelma Margelos left money to the museum in her will, which made the additional remodel possible.

This pushed back the construction start date because the additional work had to be added to the plan and re-bid, Sturrock said.

The store’s remodel included flipping the museum’s front doors and the large window to the right to allow the

While the museum was closed, Calvert County purchased the Dee of St. Mary’s from St. Mary’s County Board of County Commissioners President Jack Russell for $1. The historic skipjack is currently at the museum, through it is to be moved to the Lore Oyster House during the summer. The Dee is captained by Ed Bahniuk and a team of volunteers.

The 53 foot long boat can take a maximum of 43 people, Bahniuk said. There are currently 18 trips scheduled for school groups, and other trips for the general public.

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The boat came with the Chesapeake Bay Field Lab Program (CBFL), said program Director Mindy Quinn. Equipped with the new watercraft, the museum recently implemented a pilot program with Beach Elementary School and the Chesapeake Public Charter School where classes of students come out for the day. Half of the class will go out in the morning with the Dee to try their hands at oyster fishing, navigation and sailing, in addition to taking water samples. The other half of the class will stay on shore and learn to shuck oysters and about the bay, the estuary and how important it is to keep them healthy, Quinn said.

Currently, the museum is determining what other programs will fall under the CBFL, Quinn said.

In addition to programs involving the Dee, Quinn and her team have been working to update and enhance programs to be in step with current curriculums, Quinn said.

She hopes to get students excited and interested in science and the environment, or even inspire a general love of learning.

“I can’t wait for people to get back in the building,” she said.

matching grant through the Institute of Museum and Library Services to renovate the estuary exhibit. They received the grant, which Sturrock said is unusual for the first time applying for the grant.

The new estuary exhibit will be designed to make people feel like they are under the water beneath the Bay Bridge, Alves said. The improved exhibit, to be called “River to Bay Reflections and Connections,” should be 100 percent open in October, right in time for the annual Patuxent River Appreciation Days, Sturrock said. sarahmiller@countytimes.net

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The Campaign Season Has Begun

By Susan Shaw Calvert County Commissioner, District 2 The campaign season has begun.

Due to early voting, the Primary is sneaking up on us. The Primary Election is June 24, 2014, with early voting taking place beginning on Thursday, June 12, 2014 through Thursday, June 19, 2014 from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. at the Calvert County Board of Elections Office located at 30 Duke Street in Prince Frederick across the street from the Post Office in the Community Resources Building that used to house the library. Parking is in the rear. The Board of Elections is on the lower level.

Please remember that you can always vote an absentee ballot if you think that you may not be able to vote on election day or during early voting.

I have written before about the importance of voting in the Primary Election. Please do so! The Mayoral race in Washington, D. C. was decided by a relatively small number of voters, which benefitted the challenger in that instance.

You have invested a lot in this County and care about its future. You and your family deserve a say. If you are not registered, please register. Your taxes and your quality of life depends on your vote.

Please remember that the method for electing Commissioners has changed. There are still the same three election districts: the 1st district south of St. Leonard; the 2nd district in the center of the County from St. Leonard to Chaneyville Road on the west side of Route 4, and the 3rd election district encompasses the area north of Chaneyville Road on the west side of Route 4 and includes from Ponds

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Wood Road north on the East side including North Beach and Chesapeake Beach. However, in this upcoming election, you will vote for one Commissioner from each election district and for 2 at large rather than just voting for up to your top 5 picks. The District races are head to head. There is no longer any benefit to voting for just one candidate as a candidate competes only with those in his/her district or with those in the at-large category. So, for example, there are three Republican candidates competing for the right to represent the first election district in the General Election in November, with early voting beginning on October 23rd. Those three include Gerald Clark, Mike Hart and Joe Chenelly. Not voting for one of those three does not benefit any other candidate. In the second election district, there are two Republican candidates vying to move on to the General election, Benjamin Lee Krause vs.Pat Nutter. In the At-Large category, there are four Republicans competing for two slots including Tom Hejl, David Gatton, Linda L. Kelley and Steve Weems. In the Democratic Primary, there are no contested races for County Commissioner. However, in the General Election, the same new rules will apply to Commissioner races.

Meanwhile, there are lots of ballot choices for Governor on both tickets, so you truly have a say in the direction in which our State heads. The newly-created and very gerrymandered Delegate District for the northern part of Calvert County (House of Delegates Legislative District 27B) includes candidate choices on both tickets including Michael A. Jackson, LaRhonda R. Owens, and Jacqueline Steele McCall on the Democratic ticket and Toni Jarboe-Duley and Philip A. Parenti on the Republican ticket. Those of us who live in that district (27B) will have to educate ourselves, as all the candidates are residents of Prince Georges County. In the Southern end of Calvert County, Roy Dyson for Senate Legislative District 29 has no Democratic chal-

lenger but there are three candidates competing to run for that District 29 seat on the Republican ticket: Steve Waugh, Cindy Jones, and Larry Jarboe. Meanwhile, Board of Education candidates run on both tickets in a non-partisan manner. There are 5 candidates vying for 2 seats. I expect that contest to be more controversial than usual due to recently revealed information about administrative personnel contracts approved by all three of those who are serving or served in the past. Candidates are: Dawn C. Balinski, Pamela L. Cousins, Eugene “Gene” Karol, William J. “Bill” Phelan, and Billy Saunders.

The Primary Election is also when we elect the members of our respective Central Committees. It is exciting to see that so many Central Committee candidates want to be part of making our electoral system work well. There are 16 candidates running for 9 slots on the Democratic side and 12 on the Republican side. Many of these candidates are new and bring fresh ideas to our Party loyalists who work so hard and on whom we depend. I hope both Parties gain a mixture of experience along with new initiative. The list of those candidates, along with sample ballots, is available on the Maryland Board of Elections website at: http://www. elections.state.md.us/elections/2014/primary_ballots/Calvert.pdf There are also candidates who are running on the Libertarian ticket and Unaffiliated, who automatically move on to the General Election.

We all have our work cut out for us to become the informed voters we need to be. Please attend one of the candidate forums if you are able to do so. Watch for the Voter’s Guides. The Republican forum is on May 15th at Huntingtown Hall in Huntingtown. The League of Women Voters will be hosting non-partisan forums for those races where there are challengers. Stay tuned for more on the upcoming elections…

LNG and the Solomons VRS and FD It has been reported that an April 16 meeting in Lusby on the Dominion Cove Point expansion project featured the reading of a letter from Mickey Shymansky, the Assistant Fire Chief for the Solomons Volunteer Rescue

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We also work to be prepared for all types of emergencies, including those related to the Dominion Cove Point facility. Dominion has worked closely over the years with our department and others to ensure we have the proper training to respond if something were to happen at the plant. We have trained at the facility with Dominion emergency personnel. Dominion has also provided funding so that Calvert County volunteers could attend specialized LNG training programs in other states.

To prepare for the expansion project, Dominion representatives reached out to Calvert County first responders to do an emergency preparedness needs analysis.

County volunteers are working with Dominion on equipment and training protocols for situations such as high-angle rescues, confined space response and even traffic emergencies related to the construction phase. We are pushing ahead with these initiatives even though the expansion project has yet to be approved by federal and state regulators.

We will continue to coordinate with Dominion and the region’s fire/rescue/EMS services to ensure the high level of preparedness Calvert County residents deserve.

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In the summertime, humans typically need water when temperatures are at their most extreme, but that does not mean lawns should be watered when temperatures soar.

Water attracts the sun, so watering when temperatures are at their hottest, which is typically around midday and into early afternoon, will likely lead to brown spots indicative of a burned lawn. That's because the sun will be drawn to the water, bearing down on the lawn and burning the grass as a result. When summer arrives, a lawn is best watered when temperatures are at their most mild. That often translates to early morning or early evening. An added benefit of watering when temperatures are on the mild side is less water will be lost to evaporation during this time, meaning you won't be wasting water.

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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.

Joann Lore Kersey

Rose “Marie” Tayman, 79

Joann Lore Kersey, of Solomons, Md. passed away peacefully at home on Friday, April 18. She is preceded in death by her son Joseph Lore Kersey and her husband Alton of 59 years. She was raised in Solomons and graduated from Calvert County High School in 1949 and went on to graduate from the College of William and Mary in 1953. While at college she was a member of the Chi Omega Sorority and the Order of the White Jacket. It was in college that she met her beloved Alton and later bought him to Solomons where they had a wonderful life together. Immediately out of school Joann taught in public schools in Newport News, Virginia.

She later lived the life of an Army bride for two years and came back to Solomons with her new family. Joann owned and operated the boat ramp located on Solomons Island for many summers as she enjoyed the people and sunshine. Joann started the Sandpiper Shop as a co-owner and eventually became the sole owner of two shops including the ice cream shop on the boardwalk that her husband personally built for her. She loved meeting new people and enjoyed seeing familiar faces every day while working in her shops. She always had a smile on her face and a great sense of humor.

Joann leaves behind two daughters, Clare (Tim) Chisholm and Melissa (Mike) McCormick and a daughter in law Shirley Kersey as well as grandchildren. She leaves behind many cousins and relatives that she held very near and dear to her heart. Joann also leaves behind many lifelong friends and her companions Casey and Jack.

The family received friends on Monday, April 21, from 5-7 p.m. at the Rausch Funeral Home, P. A., 20 American Lane, Lusby, MD. A service celebrating her life was held on Tuesday April 22 at 11 a.m. at Middleham Chapel Episcopal Parrish in the Great Hall, 10210 H. G. Trueman Rd., Lusby, MD, with Father David Showers officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Middleham/St. Peter’s Parish, P. O. Box 277, Lusby, MD 20657. For more information or to leave condolences please visit www.rauschfuneralhomes.com.

Rose Marie Tayman, age 79, of Mechanicsville, Md., passed away on Saturday, April 19.

Marie was born at home on a small farm in Dunkirk, Md. on July 20, 1934 to John and Eva Brady. She was the youngest of three children and the only daughter. Marie spent her early childhood in Dunkirk before the family moved to Washington, D.C. She graduated from Notre Dame High School.

In the summer of 1953, Marie was introduced to Joseph F. Tayman, Sr., by his sister, Nellie (Tayman) Kalivertenos. They were wed on May 15, 1954 and would have celebrated their 60th anniversary this year. Shortly after their marriage, the Army drafted Joe where he served two years.

While Joe was deployed, Marie lived in Lothian, Md. and worked for the federal government. Upon his return from the Army in 1956, Marie and Joe moved to Wayson’s Corner, Md. In 1958, the first of their three children was born.

Marie continued to work for the government until after the birth of their second child in 1961.

In 1968, Marie and Joseph moved to Oxon Hill, Md. where they resided for 20 years during which time their third child was born in 1975. Marie worked in the banking industry for over ten years.

She was one of the first women in the state of Maryland to become both a bank manager and to serve as a bank officer. In 1988, the family relocated to St. Mary’s County, Md. Marie continued to work, usually in management positions, until she retired three years ago.

Marie’s top priority was always her family and she received tremendous satisfaction in knowing that she was a much loved and terrific mother and grandmother. She was a warm, loving, kind, and compassionate woman, which made others feel at ease. Marie’s children considered her their best friend and closest confidante.

She is survived by her loving husband; Joseph F. Tayman, Sr., children; Joseph F. (Patricia) Tayman, Jr., Lori M. (John) Carroll and Jason A. (Ilene) Tayman, 8 grandchildren and 4 great

grandchildren.

Family invited friends to Lee Funeral Home Calvert, P.A. (8200 Jennifer Lane, Owings, Md. 20736) on Saturday, April 26 starting at 12 p.m., with the memorial service beginning at 1 p.m. Interment was private.

Ann McDougall Carrigan Goshorn, 67 Ann McDougall Carrigan Goshorn, 67, of St. Leonard, Md. passed away on April 21 in the Burnett Calvert Hospice House. Born Sept. 5, 1946 in Greenack, Scotland to the late John and Kate Casement Carrigan. Ann was the youngest of four daughters. She attended Catholic Schools until the age of 15, which is when you graduated in Scotland. She worked in a factory until she quit to care for her ill mother. She met a handsome sailor, Sam, in the winter of 1963, later to marry him in December 1964. Sam brought her to the US in 1965, where they began to raise their family.

Ann had a few various jobs such as a waitress, department store clerk, the last one being Walmart. Her most memorable job was being a substitute teacher for Calvert County Public School System. She enjoyed her family, watching her grandchildren, traveling, playing cards and bingo.

Ann is survived by her husband of 49 years, Samuel C. Goshorn, Jr., mother of Patsy Beverly and her husband Andy of St. Leonard, MD, Samuel C. Goshorn, III of Fayetteville, NC, Samantha Dalrymple and her husband Bobby of Prince Frederick, MD, and Ginny Dalrymple and her husband Eddie of Port Republic, MD. Grandmother of Dalton Kistler, Cal Goshorn, Alyssa Goshorn, Colby Beverly, Tanner Goshorn, Wally Dalrymple, Scotty Dalrymple and Luke Dalrymple., She is also survived by two sisters, Ellen Cunningham and her husband Tucker and Betty Provan, both of Scotland, and many other family members.

The family received friends on Wednesday April 23 from 6-8 p.m. at the Rausch Funeral Home, 4405 Broomes Island Road, Port Republic, Md. and on

Thursday April 24 from 10 until the time of services at 11 a.m. at Waters Memorial United Methodist Church, St. Leonard, Md.. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimers Association.

Louise Victoria Lusby, 30 Louise Victoria Lusby, 30, of Prince Frederick, Md. passed away on April 20 in Baltimore, Maryland. She was born June 1, 1983 in Prince Frederick, Maryland to Dr. Thomas F. Lusby, III and Krasimira S. Lusby.

Louise Victoria was the salutatorian of the Calvert High School graduating class of 2001 and the valedictorian of the St. Mary’s College of Maryland graduating class of 2005. She graduated summa cum laude and was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa. She received a Masters of Arts degree in economics in 2007, as well as a Masters of Philosophy degree in 2010 from Columbia University in New York City. She worked as a senior economic consultant for a private firm in Washington, D.C. and later at her favorite position as an economist for the federal government in the Bureau of Economic Analysis. She cherished the company of her many friends, colleagues and extended family. She enjoyed music, movies, comedy shows, traveling, skiing, and the beach. She was a 4-H All Star and member of the Calvert County Historical Society.

Louise Victoria is survived by her parents, her aunt and uncle Caroline Lusby Evans and Dr. Robert Evans of Lynchburg, Va. and her aunt Victoria Filkova from Germany.

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Joan Margaret Harris McDowell, 75 Joan Margaret Harris McDowell, age 75, of Owings, Md. passed away April 19 at Washington Hospital Center. She was born Jan. 18, 1939 in Hillside, Md. to Clarence and Edith Elizabeth (Meyer) Harris. She was raised in Prince George’s County and graduated from Frederick Sasscer High School, class of 1957.

Joan married Albert William McDowell on Aug. 3, 1974 at Riverdale Baptist Church in Riverdale, Md. The couple made their home in Upper Marlboro, until moving to Owings in 1985. Joan joined her family in owning and operating Meadows Market and Restaurant in Upper Marlboro until her retirement in 1986. Joan was an excellent cook and was known for her spaghetti, chili, barbeque, and vegetable soup. She was an active member of Grace Brethren Church of Calvert County.

She was also active in and a mentor with the Melwood Center. When Joan was younger, she enjoyed bowling and ceramics. In more recent years, her pleasures were to spoil her grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by two brothers Paul and Bernard Harris. Surviving are her husband Albert W. McDowell, Sr. of Owings, Md.; three sons Albert W. “Buddy” McDowell, Jr. and his wife Cissy, Richard L. McDowell and Jeffrey O. McDowell and his wife Sharon, all of St. Leonard, Md.. Also surviving are five grandchildren, Justin, Ashley, Jordan, Cassidy and Gabrielle McDowell; a great-granddaughter Marlee Abner and a sister Helen Moore of Owings, Md. Friends were received on Wednesday, April 23 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., 8325 Mt. Harmony Lane, Owings, Md. A funeral service and celebration of Joan’s life was held on Thursday, April 24 at Grace Brethren Church of Calvert County, 7870 Old Solomons Island Road, Owings. Interment followed at Southern Memorial Gardens, Dunkirk, Md. Memorial contributions in Joan’s name may be made to Grace Brethren Church. To leave a condolence visit www.RauschFuneralHomes.com

Dennis Hammond Warfield, 71 Dennis Hammond Warfield, age 71, of Selbyville, Del. passed away April 20, 2014 at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin, Md. He was born Nov. 19, 1942 in Washington, D.C. to Albert and Betty Jean (Hammond) Warfield.

Dennis was raised in Riverdale and Silver Spring and graduated from Northwood High School. He was employed as an elevator mechanic for numerous companies and the IUEC Local #10. He was a former member of the Silver Spring Volunteer Fire Department and was active as an umpire for youth baseball. He also enjoyed bowling and golf. He moved from the Waldorf area to Selbyville in 2009. He was preceded in death by his father Albert Warfield. Surviving are his wife Renee Warfield of Selbyville; mother Betty Neil of Deale; a daughter Donna Kerns of N.C.; sister Lisa Gee and her husband Butch of Deale and brother Mike Warfield and his wife Cathy of Swan Point, Md. He is also survived by several grandchildren.

Friends were received on Thursday, April 24, from 10 -11 a.m. at Rausch Funeral Home, 8325 Mt. Harmony Lane, Owings, Md., where a service and celebration of Dennis’ life was held at 11 a.m. Interment followed at Southern Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association. To leave a condolence visit www.RauschFuneralHomes.com

Deacon Thomas Dominic Battaglia, 74 Deacon Thomas Dominic Battaglia, 74, died on Tuesday morning, April 22 at his home, after a brief illness, with his wife and a daughter at his side.

Mr. Battaglia was born March 15, 1940, in Baltimore, Maryland, the son of Dr. Dominic Thomas Battaglia and Ilva Marie Battaglia Hughes.

Thomas retired from Bristol-Myers Squibb as a pharmaceutical sales representative. He was a deacon for the Archdiocese of Washington and served as A Deacon at Saint John Vianney Catholic Church for nine years before moving to Virginia in 1997. He was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Winchester, Virginia.

In addition to his wife, Bonnie Lynn Hollyday (Mayne) Battaglia, he is survived by five children; Randall T. Mayne of Evanston, Illinois, Anne M. Schoeffield of Baldwin, Maryland, Kenneth B. Mayne of Ipswitch, Massachusetts, Katherine L. McDonough of Oakland, Maryland, and Liana S. Murray of Gibsonia, Pennsylvania. He was the beloved grandfather of Matthew Mercer, Heather Battaglia, Christopher Battaglia, Candace Zang, Julia Haas, Avery Mayne, Charles Mayne, Kari-Lyn Mayne, Samuel Mayne, Astrid Mayne, Colin Murray, Nicholas Murray, Erin Murray, Cara Murray and great-grandchildren; Anastasia Ruiz, Trent Sheesley, Alexia Trudeau, Amelia Zang, Mason Mercer, and Christian Trudeau. He was the brother of John F. Battaglia of Reedville, Virginia and Ilva Sue Madej of Heathsville, Maryland. He is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Thomas is predeceased by a son, Stephen T. Battaglia and a brother, Joseph M. Battaglia.

A visitation and a Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. John Vianney Catholic Church in Prince Frederick, Md. and burial was at Holy Redeemer Cemetery in Baltimore, Md. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Thomas to the: Front Royal Pregnancy Center, 11 South Royal Avenue, Front Royal, VA 22630 or Blue Ridge Hospice, 333 West Cork Street, Winchester, Va. 22601.

Genevieve M. Foran, 96 Genevieve M. Foran, 96 of Solomons, Md. passed away peacefully at her residence on Thursday, April 24.

She was born Jan. 14, 1918 in Hoisington, Kansas to the late James Russell Murphy and Eleanor Lewis Murphy.

She was preceded in death by her husband Michael Joseph Foran, Sr. who passed away on Nov. 23, 2003. She attended Hoisington HS, Hoisington, Kan. and graduated in 1936.

She attended Marymount College in Salina Kansas, and received her degree in Eng-

lish and Literature.

She moved to Washington D.C. during WW2 and worked as an administrative assistant for the Department of the Navy. There she met Michael Foran and they were married on May 25, 1944. They had four children: Michael Joseph, Margaret Ann, John Patrick and Kathleen. After the kids were in school, she became a bank teller at Clarendon Bank and Trust in Arlington, VA. She then trained, and obtained her license as a stock broker on the New York Stock Exchange, working for the firm of Auchinclaus, Parker and Redpath. Upon achieving her license the firm sent the graduates to New York City for a tour of the Exchange. Genevieve was one of the first dozen women to ever be allowed on the floor of the Exchange.

During her life Genevieve was active in the Catholic Church, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, community events and Hospice. She avidly followed the stock market and tracked her investments on her financial webpage right up until her passing. But her primary focus was on her family whom she loved and “mothered” throughout her long life.

She is survived by her four loving children, Michael J. Foran, Jr. of Poconos, Pa.; John Foran of San Diego, Calif.; Margaret Ann Chipman of Lawrence, Kan. and Kathleen Byroads of Mechanicsville, Md.; brother, James Murphy of Arizona; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

The family received friends on Tuesday, April 29, 6-8 p.m. at the Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., 20 American Lane, Lusby, Md..

Mass of Christian burial was celebrated on Wednesday, April 30, 11 a.m. at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, 90 Alexander Lane, Solomons, Md. with Monsignor Micheal Wilson officiating. Those surviving as pallbearers are, James Byroads, Jr., Andrew Chipman, Chris Chipman, Bradley Watkins, Michael Foran, Jr. and Michael Cobb. Interment to follow at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church Cemetery, Lexington Park, Md.. Should friends desire contributions may be made in her memory to Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, P. O. Box 560, Solomons, MD 20688. For more information or to leave a condolence please visit www.rauschfuneralhomes.com.

Gladys Virginia Stone, 92 Gladys Virginia Stone, 92, a longtime resident of Huntingtown passed away April 23 at her residence surrounded by family. She was born Sept. 26, 1921 in Bethesda to John Thomas and Margaret Ann (Waugh) Smith. Gladys was raised in Bethesda and Chevy Chase, and attended Bethesda Chevy Chase High School. She married Louis Phillip Stone, Jr. on Oct. 15, 1940, and in 1945, they moved to a farm in Huntingtown. Gladys was primarily a homemaker, and also helped her husband farm tobacco, and worked beside him in his construction business. She was a member of Huntingtown United Methodist Church, where she ran the nursery for several years. She loved flowers, gardening, and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

Gladys was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Louis P. Stone, Jr., and a daughter-in-law Kimberly Stone. She is survived by a daughter Sherry Ann Moran and husband William of Franklin, TN, and

sons Louis P. Stone III and wife Jeannie of Solomons, John T. Stone and wife Mary of Huntingtown, and Walton Hensley Stone of St. Leonard. Also surviving are grandchildren Shannon Delacy Miller, Margaret Stone Patin, Angela Gail Del Vacchio, Ann Porter Moran, Louis P. Stone IV, Marcie Ann Stone, John T. Stone, Jr., Kelsey Ann Stone, and Carly Marie Stone; 8 great-grandchildren, and sisters Mary Margaret Smith and Mildred Burke, both of Arlington, VA. Family and friends were received Saturday, April 26 from 10 to 11 a.m. at Huntingtown United Methodist Church, where a funeral service and celebration of life followed at 11 a.m. Interment followed in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Calvert Hospice or Huntingtown U.M. Church. To leave condolences visit www.rauschfuneralhomes.com.

Alyce Jane Wells Schwallenberg, 71 Alyce Jane Wells Schwallenberg, 71, of Huntingtown passed away at her home on April 25 surrounded by her loving family. Alyce was born June 5, 1942 at home in Huntingtown to Jesse Oliver and Grace Lavina (Bowen) Wells. She was raised in Huntingtown and attended Calvert High School, Prince George’s County Community College and the College of Southern Maryland receiving an Associates of Business degree. Alyce married William C. Schwallenberg, Jr. on August 23, 1958, and they lived in Huntingtown and for a time in Tennessee and Richmond. In 1968, Alyce and Bill established A&W Insurance in Prince Frederick, where she was an insurance agent. She was a member of Huntingtown United Methodist Church, was the president of Calvert County Chamber of Commerce, and also was a member of Friends of Hospice, where she was the Festival of Trees chairperson for several years. Alyce enjoyed reading, traveling with her husband, Bill, riding the Gator around the farm, and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

Alyce was preceded in death by her parents. She is the wife of William C. “Bill” Schwallenberg, Jr.; mother of William C. “Vince” Schwallenberg III and wife Paula of St. Leonard, Tammy A. Lojacono and husband Bill of St. Leonard, Yvette Gathings and husband Chris of Huntingtown, and Crystal F. Sears and husband Ed of Lusby. She is also the grandmother of Billy, Timmy, Mindy, Brandon, Jenny, Amber, Josh, Natalie, Jessica, Will, Emily, and Joshlyn; great-grandmother of Kaylah, Jack, David, Amelia, Josh, John, Derek, and Ryan; and sister of Yvonne Humphreys of Virginia.

Family and friends were received Monday, April 28 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., Owings. A funeral service and celebration of Alyce’s life was held Tuesday, 11:00 AM at Huntingtown United Methodist Church. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Memorial donations in her name may be made to Huntingtown U.M. Church or the Dr. Goldberg Center for Breast Care at Calvert Memorial Hospital. To leave condolences visit www. rauschfuneralhomes.com.

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St. Leonard Native to Perform in York College Musical York College of Pennsylvania junior Javvieaus Stewart from St. Leonard has been cast in the college’s production of the musical “The Boy Friend.”

“The Boy Friend” is a spoof on 1920s musicals, filled with dance numbers and comical scenes that overdramatize the need to be with someone.

Stewart will play the role of one of the ladies of the beach and a waitress.

Stewart describes the musical as “funny, witty and entertaining.”

“The musical itself is just a fun experience for the cast, so we are going to try to convey that to the audience as best as we can,” she said.

Stewart is majoring in music with a focus on voice at York College. She auditioned for the musical because she thought it be “good for my future career knowing as much as possible about music.”

The music major participated in multiple areas of the music program while in high school. Performing in every musical during her four years of high school, Stewart said she took advantage of bettering herself in music.

The York College Divisions of Music and Theatre will present “The Boy Friend” at 7:30 p.m., May 1 to 3, in the Waldner Performing Arts Center. The performances are free, though tickets are required.

Tickets are available in advance or at the door. For reservations call 717-815-1354 or email aaltland@ycp.edu.

For more information visit: www.ycp.edu/music. This performance is being presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International.

“Art’s in Bloom!”

Artworks@7th is welcoming spring as our accomplished gallery members present “Art’s in Bloom!”; a group show celebrating the passing of winter and the welcoming warmth of spring. Through paintings, jewelry, ceramics, sculpture, photographs, fiber art, and other interesting, creative, and unique works of art; all produced by our local artists, the show blossoms with color, spirit, and awakening.

Come join us for the show’s opening reception on Saturday, May 3rd, starting at 1pm – it’s free! If you can’t make the reception, then come by any other time during our normal business hours, the show will be up May 1st thru the 26th.

We are located at 9100 Bay Avenue, North Beach, MD 20714 – Hours: Thurs - Mon, 12p.m. – 7 p.m. Telephone 410-286-5278 or visit our website at www.artworksat7th.com.

And while you’re at it you can also get a look at works of photography and hand-made jewelry by our newest member artists, see the works our other artists have been producing over the long cold winter, or just get out of the house and do something that’s free, visually appealing, and fun. Beautiful silk dyed scarves; jewelry for the young and the not so young; still life, landscape, and abstract paintings of various styles and techniques; photographs of the familiar and not so familiar; and ceramics with some new glaze explorations, are just a few of the artworks available for you to peruse and enjoy. So come on out!

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

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

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

Keeping Water Away From Your House and Basement

Drainage of surface and subsurface water is an important concern for every homeowner. Rain gardens and rain barrels are two effective ways to keep your house and basement protected from water damage.

basement wall and the floor, or through the basement window well.

to prevent overflows that will drip water too close to the foundation.

If you have problems, check the exterior grading to ensure that rainwater will flow away from the house. Flower beds and foundation plantings may hold water against the walls. When regrading, avoid placing soil against wood or siding. Grading requires a county permit. For more information, call the Calvert County Dept. of Planning and Zoning at 410-535-1600 ext. 2356.

Because the flow from a downspout will be forceful in a storm, make sure that the area where it drains across the ground is adequately protected with either sturdy vegetation, stone, or gravel. Usually a splash block of concrete or plastic placed directly under the downspout outfall will absorb the initial force of water gushing from the downspout. This will help disperse the water’s erosive energy and move it away from the foundation.

Inspect all areas where downspouts from the gutters around the house discharge onto the ground. Twice a year, clean out all gutters and downspouts

Another factor in good drainage is proper grading, so that gentle slopes convey runoff away from the house and basement, and water is not left standing against walls or causing water pressure to build up under the basement floor.

Wet basements can result from water passing through cracks in the basement walls, through the joint between the

Proper gutter installation keeps water away from the foundation.

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A rain tax is a tax imposed on real estate owners, for stormwater assembled by municipal drainage.

The state’s 10 most populated counties are required by law to implement a stormwater utility fee

by July 1, 2013. Calvert County is not among them. The revenue will be used to fund their respecA rain barrel may be an excellent option tive watershed protection for managing water from your gutters. and restoration programs, Rain barrels only hold 55 gallons, and designed to prevent polneed to be emptied before the next rain lutants from entering the event.

Chesapeake Bay. Seven jurisdictions (Baltimore Continued… next week’s article will City, Harford County, explore some more options to solve Montgomery County, Anne surface drainage issues.

Arundel County, Howard County, Frederick County) have set a fee, but three others are still in the Calvert Soil Conservation District – 410-535-1521 ext. 3 or calvertsoil.org process of setting fees or getting local approval.

This is the eighteenth in a series of articles that Mary Ann Scott (scottmaryann9@gmail.com) has adapted from From My Backyard to Our Bay in the hopes of increasing awareness of this powerful booklet that could do so much to help the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. Be sure to look for the next article in next week’s Calvert Gazette!

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Senior Citizen News

Thank You to Tax-Aide Volunteers The AARP Tax-Aide Program would not be possible without volunteers. The Calvert County Office on Aging would like to thank the following volunteers for their dedication and hard work during the 2013 tax season: Chris Barker, Mariann Crisman, Deb Daniel, Teresa Demer, Steve Fedasz, Catherine Grover, Chris Marrangoni, Paul Marrangoni, Max Munger, Monty Reese, Victoria Thorne, Arunee Tipler, Nancy Whelton, Gene Wilbourn, Jake Williams, Jerry Worrell

Red, White and Blue Picnic Come to the annual Red, White and Blue Picnic, Wednesday, June 25, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Calvert County Fairgrounds. A new menu featuring BBQ beef will be available with entertainment by South County Showstoppers at 12:30 p.m. Fee is by donation. Calvert Pines Senior Center will be open with limited services. North Beach and Southern Pines Senior Centers will be closed. Limited transportation will be provided. Register by June 11 by contacting Calvert Pines, 410-535-4606 or 301-855-1170; North Beach, 410-257-2549; Southern Pines, 410-586-2748.

Calvert Pines Senior Center (CPSC) Enjoy the Cinco de Mayo Celebration, Monday, May 5, 12 p.m. with Mexican music, food and virgin margaritas.

Pre-register.

Select from a wide variety of new or gently used hand bags, totes, and jewelry for yourself or mom at the Purse and Jewelry Sale, Friday, May 9, 9 a.m. Stay to Celebrate Mother’s Day with Ice Cream Sundaes at 12:30 p.m.

North Beach Senior Center (NBSC) Come and win prizes at the Spring Fling Bingo, Friday, May 9, 11 a.m.

A Hospice representative will discuss the ins and outs of Hospice Care, Thursday, May 15, 10:45 a.m.

Southern Pines Senior Center (SPSC) Enjoy special refreshments at the Mother’s Day Celebration, Thursday, May 8, 1 p.m. as we share some of our favorite memories of motherhood! Pre-register.

Exercise equipment is available for use in our new fitness room Monday – Friday. There is no fee to use the equipment. The room is open to anyone aged 50 and older. More equipment is coming soon. An orientation is required prior to first use. Orientation is held the first and third Thursdays of each month. Contact the center for more information.

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, May 5 Taco Salad, Beef Meat with Beans, Salsa and Cheese, Churros, Pears Tuesday, May 6 Oven Roasted Boneless Chicken Breast with Spinach, Breadsticks, Green Grapes

Community

All Aboard for a Lighthouse Adventure Lighthouse lovers are invited to explore lighthouses on the Chesapeake Bay with an experienced, knowledgeable guide. The popular Lighthouse Adventure Cruises are on Saturday, June 28, July 12, August 2 and September 20 aboard a private charter vessel. The cost is $130 for the day-long trip; lunch is on your own. Museum members pay $120. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Call 410-326-2042 ext. 41 to reserve your spot.

On June 28 and August 2, lighthouse cruisers may enjoy the Northern route departing from the Drum Point Lighthouse to see Cove Point, Thomas Point, Sandy Point, Bloody Point, and Sharps Island lighthouses.

Lunch is at Kentmoor Restaurant on Kent Island.

On July 12 and Sept. 20 participants will enjoy the Southern route and visit Point No Point, Point Lookout, and Smith Point Lighthouses, before stopping for lunch at The Bayside Inn on Smith Island. After taking in the local sites, the cruise will continue on to circle Solomons Lump and Hooper Island Lighthouses.

On the journey, cruisers will learn the history of the lighthouses they visit from the museum’s lighthouse expert, along with fascinating stories that make each light unique, from fires to ice floes to ravaging storms. Bring your sunscreen, camera, hat, and rain jacket, and prepare yourself for a day of fun!

Participants will meet at the Calvert Marine Museum under the Drum Point Lighthouse at 7:45 a.m.; expected return time to the museum is 4:30 p.m. For information or to register, call 410-326-2042 ext. 41. Register

by June 20 for the June 28 cruise, July 7 for the July 12 cruise, July 25 for the August 2 cruise, and September 12 for the September 20 cruise. Space is limited and sold on a first come, first serve basis.

The museum is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Admission is $9.00 for adults, $7.00 for seniors and military with valid I.D., and $4.00 for children ages 5 - 12; children under 5 and museum members are always admitted free. For more information about the museum, upcoming events, or membership, visit the website at www.calvertmarinemuseum.com or call 410-326-2042. Learn the lighthouse history and share stories with expert, Diane Milgrim.

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Get Ready to Golf for a Good Cause

By Sarah Miller Staff Writer The Arc of Southern Maryland is gearing up for the 12th annual Pat Collins Golf Tournament to be held at Twin Shield’s Gold Club on May 22.

The tournament named after Pat Collins, a longtime volunteer with the Arc of Southern Maryland. Collins was involved with the Arc from the 1980s until his death in 2001.

According to John Collins, Pat’s son, Pat was inspired to work with individuals with developmental disabilities after seeing how his brother, who had Downs Syndrome, was treated. Collins said when Pat and uncle were growing up, there were no support organizations like the Arc. His uncle was put into a home, where the conditions were “horrible,” Collins said. Pat brought his brother down to visit on weekends and began working with the Arc to improve life for individuals with developmental disabilities.

The Arc was “the charity that was nearest and dearest to his heart,” Collins said.

During Pat’s time with the Arc, he used his connections in the community, including Western Chesapeake Properties, to build the first group homes.

Currently, there are 20 group homes throughout the tri-county area, according to according to Arc of Southern Maryland Executive Assistant and golf tournament coordinator Jennie Parran.

Proceeds from the tournament go to providing and expanding services offered at the Arc in Calvert, St. Mary’s and Charles counties, Parran said.

“The Arc helps people who have nobody else to help them,” Collins said.

Entertainment Calendar Thursday, May 1 The Piranhas Acoustic Ruddy Duck Seafood and Alehouse (16810 Piney Point Road, Piney Point) – 7:30 to 11 p.m.

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

Karaoke Bowie Applebee’s (4100 NW Crain Highway, Bowie) – 9 p.m.

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Pat didn’t like personal recognition but he would have been thrilled with the money the golf tournament raises every year for the Arc, Collins said.

This year, Collins hoped to get more participants from Charles and St. Mary’s counties involved in the tournament. There are still spaces open for teams and individual participants.

Individual registration is $150. Team registration is $600. Registration includes coffee and donuts, a buffet lunch and snacks at the turn. There will be a putting contest, goodie bags, 50/50 raffle and prizes. Mulligans will be available for $5 each.

Twin Shields Gold Club is located at 2425 Roarty Road in Dunkirk. Registration will be from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. and the shotgun start will be at 8:30 a.m.

For more information, e-mail Parran at jparran@arcsomd365.org, call 410-535-2413 Ext. 123 or visit www.arcsomd.org. sarahmiller@countytimes.net

Photos Courtesy of Nikeshi Free, Arc of Southern Maryland

Big Money Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 8:30 p.m.

Many Thanks to Donors Past and Present Jon Frank & Associates Gail Siegel, O’Brien Realty Wyle Heritage/Lusby Town Center Alco Pharmacy Bourne & Painter PSA Insurance & Financial Services Quality Built Homes First Home Mortgage Stephen D. Mattingly Insurance Merrill Lynch/Kevin Murphy Charles Weber Co. GS Proctor & Associates Herrington on the Bay Jacqueline Morgan Day Spa Marylander’s for Mike Miller PNC Bank Shawe & Rosenthal LLP State Farm Insurance/Mike Paxson Nationwide Insurance/Carrie Polk St. Mary’s Ryken High School American Mortgage/Nick Garofalo Glascock & Meenan George Owings Direct Mail Mullen, Sondberg, Wimbish & Stone Community Bank of Tri-County Main Street Printing Melwood Alexander Chiropractic Mark Fisher Advanced Services Davis, Upton, Palumbo & Dougherty The McNeilis Group Thomas L. Hance 7th District Optimist Club Garner Exteriors W.M. Davis Sneade’s Ace Home Center Glenn Dale Golf Club The Gott Company

Moonshine Society Ruddy Duck Seafood and Alehouse (16810 Piney Point Road, Piney Point) –8 p.m.

Absinthe Anthony’s Bar and Grill (10371 Southern Maryland Boulevard, Dunkirk) – 9 p.m.

DJ Charlie Thompson Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 8:30 p.m.

Saturday, May 3 R&R Train Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 8:30 p.m.

Karaoke California Applebee’s (45480 Miramar Way, California) – 9 p.m.

Sunday, May 4 Higher Standards Ruddy Duck Seafood and Alehouse (16810 Piney Point Road, Piney Point) – 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Monday, May 5 Team Trivia Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) –7 to 9:30 p.m.

Wednesday, May 7 Wolf’s Blues Jam Blair’s Londontowne Pub and Grill (726 Londontowne Road, Edgewater) – 7:30 p.m.

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Library Events Thursday, May 1

• 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. See calvert.lib.md.us/kids/thursdaytheater.html for the movie this week.

410-326-5289 • Resume and Cover Letter Workshop Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 1 to 3 p.m.

Need help with your resume? Join job counselor Sandra Holler in a small group to learn what makes a strong resume and cover letter. If you have one started, bring it with you so editing can happen on the spot. Please register. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862 • Code Name 4-5-6 Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach – 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

For 4th-6th grade eyes only! 4th – 6th grade students are invited to this series of events that use plenty of hands-on activities 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. This month’s topic: Can You Dig It? Please register. 410-257-2411

Friday, May 2 • 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

ers, 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, Scrabble & more Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 12 to 3 p.m.

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

Monday, May 5 • Monday Morning Movies & More Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 10 to 11 a.m.

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

Exciting events for children grades K-3 that explore worlds of reading, science, culture, and more! Please register. 410-5350291 or 301-855-1862

• Garden Smarter: Plant Sale Community Resources Building, 30 Duke Street, Prince Frederick – 10 to 11:30 a.m.

Come learn from our demonstration sessions and purchase from our large selection of flowering and vegetable plants. 410535-0291 or 301-855-1862

• Pushing the Limits: Connection Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Tonight’s event features chemist Evelyn Eshelman and Erik Larson’s Thunderstruck. Unleash your mind! Explore and get involved in ideas about nature, connections, survival and knowledge through this reading, viewing and discussion series. Please register. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862

Saturday, May 3

Tuesday, May 6

• Free Comic Book Day @ Calvert Library!

Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Free Comic Book Day is a single day when locations all around the world give away comic books absolutely *free*. This year Calvert Library is your place to get those comics! Check out www.freecomicbookday.com for a list of comics that will be available. First come first served! 410-5350291 or 301-855-1862

• How to Get Library eBooks to Your Device Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 7 to 8 p.m.

Learn how to use Maryland’s Digital eLibrary and the OverDrive Media Console to check out, download and read library ebooks on your tablet, smartphone, ereader or computer. Please register. 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 caregiv-

• Writers by the Bay @ the Library Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Looking for a writers’ group? All writers and would-be writers are welcome to come for critique and camaraderie. 410-5350291 or 301-855-1862

Wednesday, May 7 • PlayTime Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 10:25 to 10:55 a.m.

Playtime is learning and discovery time for you and your child. Engage in interactive play, connect with other parents and caregivers, and have fun! Bring a non-battery operated toy to share. No registration. For ages birth through 5 years old. 410-326-5289

• Cinema Café Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 6 to 8:30 p.m.

Join us for an Academy Award winning film that defies gravity. Sandra Bullock and George Clooney star in this criticallyacclaimed science fiction thriller. When things go awry during an astronaut’s final spacewalk, she is left struggling to survive without any contact with Earth. Winner of seven academy awards including Best Director for Alfonso Cuaron, Best Cinematography and Best Original Score, this is a must-see on the big screen! Lights go down at 6 p.m. and the film will be followed by a short discussion ending by 8:30 p.m. Coffee and popcorn will be served. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862 • Lego Mania Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Lego enthusiasts will meet monthly to hear a story followed by a Lego building session. Each session will close with sharing time. Legos supplied by library. This month’s theme is Mad Scientist. Please register. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862

Thursday, May 8 • 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! Call 410-257-2411 for more info. 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. See calvert.lib.md.us/kids/thursdaytheater.html for the movie this week.

410-326-5289 • Kids Just Want to Have Fun Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Exciting events for children grades K-3 that explore worlds of reading, science, culture, and more! Please register. 410-5350291 or 301-855-1862 • Family Night Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 7 to 8 p.m.

Bring out the family for a fantastic evening with books. Each month we will explore a new title through fun filled activities and crafts. Help us plant some May flowers as we explore the classic The Secret Garden

by Frances Hodgson Burnett. Please register., 410-326-5289

Friday, May 9 • On Pins & Needles Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 1 to 4 p.m.

Bring your quilting, needlework, knitting, crocheting, or other project for an afternoon of conversation and shared creativity.

410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862

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

to 12 p.m.

Chess enthusiasts or wannabe enthusiasts—please join us (with or without your own chess set) at the library the 2nd Saturday of each month from 10:00 am to noon.

All ages and levels welcome! 410-257-2411 • 500 by Five Celebration Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 10 to 10:45 a.m.

All Storytimers, 500 by Five participants and completers are invited to celebrate reading! We’ll have cake, stories and fun!

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

Monday, May 12 • Book Discussion Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach – 7 to 8:30 p.m.

And the Mountains Echoed by Khaled Hosseini - a series of stories, told through multiple viewpoints, spanning more than half a century, and shifting across continents. Masterful storytelling! 410-257-2411

Tuesday, May 13 • Library Board of Trustees meeting Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 2 to 4 p.m.

Calvert Library Board of Trustees monthly meeting. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862 • Tween Event - Outdoor Art Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Wear clothes that can get messy as we create Jackson Pollock inspired splatter paintings outside (weather permitting). Please register. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862 For more events and information about Calvert County libraries, visit calvert.lib. md.us

Out&About Thursday, May 1 Sunday, May 3 21st Annual Southern Maryland Spring Fest St. Mary’s County Fair Grounds (42455 Fairgrounds Rd, Leonardtown) - 5 p.m.

Come celebrate spring in Southern Maryland! The St. Mary’s County Fair Grounds are hosting the 21st Annual Southern Maryland Spring Fest sponsored by the Holy Face Church! Age 6 and up: $3 and under age 6 are free. Carnival is ride bracelets only on Thursday and ride bracelets are available from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Saturday for $20. Ride rickets cost $1 or $20 for 25. There’s other attractions as well such as, Jerry Brown and his monkey Django, Classic Car Show (Saturday), A Moment in Time Horse Show (Sunday), and much more! For more information, call the Holy Face Church at 301-995-0525.

Saturday, May 3 “Art’s in Bloom!” Opening Reception Artworks at 7th (9100 Bay Ave, North Beach) - 1 p.m.

Come down and enjoy some beautiful art! “Art’s in Bloom!” is a group show celebrating the passing of winter

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and the welcoming of spring. The opening reception is free and open to the public. If you can’t come opening day, come see it any other time during Artworks’ normal business hours. The show will be up May 1 - May 26. For more information, call 410-286-5278 or visit our website www.artworksat7th.com

Monday, May 5 Wine and Dish Pottery Class Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center (13480 Dowell Road, Solomons) - 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Want to make some neat new planters for your garden or porch? Come out and have some fun as we use soft clay slabs and coils to make some! Registration is required. You must be 21 or older to register. Member cost is $75 and nonmember is $80. All materials are included. To register, call 410-326-4640.

For more information, visit out website at www.annmariegarden.org.

Tuesday, May 6 Steak Dinner American Legion Stallings Williams Post 206 (3330 Chesapeake Beach Road, Chesapeake Beach) - 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Picky about your steak? Come and enjoy your own custom ordered steak!

The $15 price tag includes all trimmings and a beverage. The dinner will take in the lower-level dining room. The public is warmly welcomes. For more information, call 301-855-6466 or visit are website at www.ALpost206.org.

Wednesday, May 7 Preschool Art & Storytime, Afternoons Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center (13480 Dowell Road, Solomons) - 1:00 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Want your preschooler to get a head start in art? These hour-long storytimes teach basic art elements, art styles, and even a little art history with wonderful children’s books, imaginative games, and inventive art projects. Each student comes away with a matted artwork and greater appreciation of all things artistic! Sign up for one class or all of them— Hurry! Space is limited. Registration required. Call 410-326-4640 to register. $8 per child for members, $12 per child for nonmembers. For more information visit www.annmariegarden.org.

Thursday, May 8 Zumba Fitness St. Mary’s Sunshine Center (22995 Moakley St, Leonardtown) - 6 to 7 p.m.

A fun energetic work-out with a Latin inspired routine. Zumba fitness every Tuesday and Thursday evening from 6pm to 7pm at St. Mary’s Sunshine Center on Moakley Street in Leonardtown.

The cost is $5.00 per class or $25.00 for a 6 class pass.

Friday, May 9 Garden Market at HSMC Historic St. Mary’s City (18751 Hogaboom Lane, St Marys City) - 11 a.m.

The annual Garden Market at Historic St. Mary’s City offers annuals, perennials, hanging baskets and more -just in time for Mother’s Day! Proceeds benefit the gardens and horticulture programs at the museum. Expressions of St. Mary’s will offer small plates for sale from noon to 2 p.m. For more information, call 240-895-4972.

Saturday, May 10 7th Annual Calvert Arts Festival All Saint’s Episcopal Church (100 Lower Marlboro Rd, Sunderland) - 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Sample the best Patuxent Wine Trail wines ($15 fee) with souvenir tasting glass at the 7th Annual Calvert Arts Festival (formerly known as Calvert Wine & Arts Fest)! No admission fee to shop from outstanding local juried artisans. Delicious food, live entertainment, children’s crafts, raffles & more.

Tour our 1692 church & labyrinth. Rain

or shine! Save money, reserve your wine glass at http://www.brownpapertickets. com/event/428158. Age verified for wine tasting by picture ID at festival. Proceeds benefit parish & community projects. Plenty of free parking at All Saints’ Episcopal Church.

Country Dance American Legion Stallings Williams Post 206 (3330 Chesapeake Beach Road, Chesapeake Beach) – 7 p.m. to 12 a.m.

One-hour lessons commence at 7 p.m. followed by dancing from 8 p.m. until midnight. The admission price of $15 per person includes soft drinks or draft beer and light munchies. For information call 301-855-6466. Public warmly invited. www.ALpost206.org

Sunday, May 11 Mother’s Day Breakfast American Legion Stallings Williams Post 206 (3330 Chesapeake Beach Road, Chesapeake Beach) - 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Invite Mom to start out HER day with a luscious breakfast. The American Legion 206 Auxiliary is putting its best foot forward with Gift Drawings for Mom and Belgian Waffles cooked to order by Master Waffle Chef Charlotte. You choose from an array of toppings. The Kitchen Staff will also whip up Ham, Sausage, Scrapple, Bacon, Scrambled Eggs, Home Fries, Biscuits, Fresh Fruit, Chip Beef, and some extras!

The Breakfast Buffet will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the upper level Dining Room in Chesapeake Beach on Route 260. Adults $12; kids 6-12 $6; kids under 6 free. Bloody Mary’s will be available for a nominal charge. The public is warmly invited. For information call 301-855-6466 or visit our website at www. ALpost206.org.

Monday, May 12 SMAWL Low Cost Rabies Clinic St. Mary’s County Fair Grounds (42455 Fairgrounds Rd, Leonardtown) - 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The St. Mary’s Animal Welfare League will host a low-cost rabies clinic the 2nd Monday of each month, March through November, at the St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds located on Fairgrounds Road in Leonardtown, MD. Each vaccination is $15. With proper proof of current rabies vaccination (tags are not proper proof of vaccination), 3-year shots will be given. Without proof, a 1-year shot will be given. All pets must be on a leash or in a carrier. If your pet is nervous or does not do well around other animals, please leave your pet in the car (attended) and the vet will come to your car to give the vaccination.

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

Real Estate for Sale

Real Estate Rentals

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.

Important Information

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

Employment

Employment

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 with others. to surrounding states.

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.

Placing An Ad

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

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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

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

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6th Annual CALVERT GREEN EXPO & Green Craft Fair May 3, 2014 • 10:00am - 4:00pm Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center 13480 Dowell Road, Dowell 20629

FREE ADMISSION for Members AND Non-Members!

EXPLORE MORE THAN 80 BOOTHS!

Browse the Green Maker's Market Featuring Eco-Friendly Vendors

A GREAT DAY FULL OF: Kid's Activities Great Vendors!

Giveaways Demonstrations Crafts & Green Shopping Educational Booths Family Activities Indoor & Outdoor Exhibits Food & Drinks Local Microbrews

Everything from All-Natural Body Care Products and Jewelry to Home Decor and Art Made from Repurposed Materials

Join us for Southern Maryland’s leading sustainability event, where you can learn how to make your life, and our community, healthier – environmentally!

Presented by the Calvert County Citizen's Green Team