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Calvert County is becoming a hotbed for microbreweries of all sizes and home brewers, and the county has been welcoming of the industry. Brian Daily, owner of Scorpion Brewery, is preparing for his grand opening in September.
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The Time(s) Is Now The Calvert Gazette is not going away! The Calvert County Times, with many new features and many exciting new services for our readers will be taking its place on newsstands each week beginning with this edition. The Calvert Gazette will return as the hyper-local product it was originally intended to be. The County Times began publication in 2006 covering local news and community happenings in St. Mary’s County. The publication has continued to grow and evolve over the years and today has become the most successful and largest read locally owned newspaper in St. Mary’s County. In 2008, leveraging the success of its sister paper, The County Times, we launched The Calvert Gazette. The Calvert Gazette was originally designed as a hyper-local publication to serve neighborhoods and smaller communities. Therefore the original publication was called The Southern Calvert Gazette. Plans called for the addition of several more “Gazette” publications throughout Calvert County. It was soon determined that in order to provide the best service for our readers that these hyper-local publications needed to be extensions of a broader county-wide publication. Therefore The Calvert Gazette soon began publishing as a county-wide newspaper. Immediately The Calvert Gazette became the most widely read locally owned newspaper serving Calvert County. The success of both The County Times and The Calvert Gazette over the years makes it possible to expand our coverage, update our products, and bring to you, our readers and advertisers, many new and exciting services as we approach 2015. As we begin to roll out our many new and exciting services in the fall of 2014 and into 2015, the first step is to reestablish the original concept for our various publications. Our county-wide newspaper publications will be The County Times. Weekly publications of The County Times will include The St. Mary’s County Times and The Calvert County Times. In the future, our hyper-local publications, The Gazette will be published monthly, serving smaller communities in and around Southern Maryland. These hyper-local publications will offer close insight into what is going on in local communities and municipalities where we live. Exciting, that’s how we describe the future for our readers. From this platform we will bring new and exciting coverage of local news, local events, and community interest stories throughout Southern Maryland by way of traditional as well as state of the art formats which we will be adopting. Our talented organization will be able to deliver the information you want and need on an up to the minute basis, through products individualized for your local needs. Welcome to The Calvert County Times, or as we say, The County Times. We hope you have enjoyed The Calvert Gazette over the past few years and we know you are going to love The County Times, especially when you see what is “Coming Soon”! Wishing good health and prosperity to all we serve,
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“Why do you go away? So that you can come back. So that you can see the place you come from with new eyes and extra colors. And the people there see you differently, too. Coming back to where you started is not the same as never leaving.” — Terry Pratchett, A Hat Full of Sky
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Journey closed out the Calvert Marine Museum Waterside Concert Series with a 2-hour live performance on Aug. 24.
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Community Planning and Building Undergoes Restructuring By Sarah Miller Staff Writer The Department of Community Planning and Building recently made some changes to its internal organization. The changes are meant to maximize efficiency, according to Community Planning and Building Director Tom Barnett. One change was grouping Jenni Bailey, who is in charge of making sure all addresses are up to date and corrects addresses reported as incorrect or out of sequence by emergency services, Ray Alvey, who works with GIS services and mapping, under Land Use System Coordinator Dawn Mister. Bailey and Alvey were under different supervisors, Barnett said, and it made more sense to group them together because they work closely together. Long Range Planner Jenny PlummerWelker is now the supervisor of the county’s long-range planners. Long range planning involves creating the vision for what direction growth in the county will take and anticipating needs more than five to 10 years in the future, Barnett said. Barnett stressed that the reorganization was a way of cleaning house internally. “More like fine tuning,” he said, adding that some of the reorganization is in anticipation of the upcoming revisions to the county’s comprehensive plan and zoning ordinance. The comprehensive plan involves long range planning, going 20 years out, and work on its revision will begin in January 2015. The zoning ordinance revision will begin a couple months later. Both documents will require between a year and a half to two years to complete. This time frame includes internal revisions and meetings and public hearings to ensure the Calvert County community has a say in the future of the county. According to www.co.cal.md.us “the Department of Community Planning and Building coordinates planning activities within Calvert County Government, including those of the Planning Commission,
the Board of Appeals and other boards and commissions. The department consists of four divisions: Planning and Development Review, Zoning, Permitting and Citizen Relations, Inspections & Permits, and Appeals, Variances and Exceptions. The department administers the zoning ordinance, subdivision regulations and the building code. It provides information and guidance to the community and to the Board of County Commissioners concerning growth and development in Calvert County.” The department’s mission is “to maintain or improve the quality of life for county residents by providing quality planning, zoning and code enforcement services to Calvert County at the direction of the Board of County Commissioners.” For more information, visit www. co.cal.md.us or call 410-535-2348. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
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Calvert Library Recognizes Volunteers Library volunteers were invited to a pizza party to recognize them for their service to the Calvert Library. The recognition luncheon is an annual event, recognizing volunteers from each individual branch, the Friends of Calvert Library and the Calvert Library Foundation. Each of the library branch managers and the library director awarded certificates to assembled volunteer. The Friends of Calvert Library donated the money to purchase small gifts to each volunteer. For more information, or to start volunteering with Calvert Library, visit calvert.lib. md.us.
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On May 17th, 2014 I accepted the nomination to represent St. Mary's County, once again, on the Southern Maryland Electric Board of Directors. I was first elected to the Board in 1996 and received the designation of "Certified Credentialed Cooperative Director" in 1999. During my tenure on the Board, I have served as Chairman of the Board Risk Oversight Committee, Chairman of the Personal and Benefits Committee, and Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors. I was honored to be elected by my fellow Directors to serve as Chairman of the Board for Southern Maryland Electric from September 2008 to August 2013. On July 16, 2014 SMECO was notified that we had received the JD Power Award for customer satisfaction for the 7th consecutive year. The award recognizes companies that are judged based on "people, presentation, process, product, and price." On July 23, 2014 SMECO received approval from the Maryland Public Service Commission to reduce its residential Standard Offer Service energy charges. SMECO has consistently maintained the highest electric service reliability record in Maryland. I am committed to dedicating my time, expertise and skills to make sure SMECO remains a low cost power provider, while maintaining a tradition of excellent service. Please join us at our annual members meeting held on September 10, 2014 at the Blue Crabs Regency Stadium located at 11765 St Linus Drive, Waldorf, Maryland, 20602. You can register to vote from 4-7:30 p.m. In addition to free ice cream, sodas and live entertainment, fifty $35 electric bill credits and other grand prizes will be given away. They include a used SMECO vehicle and 14 $75 cash prizes. A chance to win these prizes is free to members of the Co-Op. Since 2007, I have had the pleasure of working with another highly competent director, Mr. Douglas Frederick. I respectfully ask the members from Charles, Calvert, Prince George, and St. Mary's County to vote for Douglas and myself. I look forward to seeing you at the "Annual Meeting". If you are unable to attend you can, with your account number, request a mail-in ballot on the SMECO website, then go to "YourCooperative", then "Annual Members Meeting" and select the request for the absentee ballot online option. You can also request a mail-in ballot by sending a request to SMECO P.O. Box 670 Hughesville, Maryland 20637-0670. You must include your account number and service address. You can also request a mail-in ballot by calling SMECO at 1-888-440-3311 ext 4722. Again, you will need your account number, which appears on your bill to obtain a ballot. Thank you for your time and consideration. Regards, Joseph V. Stone, Jr.
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Maryland State Police Blotter The following information is compiled directly from publicly released police reports. Theft/Shoplifting: On Aug. 19 at 2:40 p.m., Trooper First Class Oles responded to the K-Mart in Prince Frederick for a shoplifting complaint. Investigation revealed that Charlotte M. Mackall, 47 of Prince Frederick, walked out of Mackall the store with $752.00 in merchandise that she had not paid for. She was arrested and incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center. Carrying Concealed Weapon: On Aug. 22 at 6:25 p.m., Trooper First Class Lewis stopped a vehicle at Rt. 4 near Doris Dr. in Sunderland for traffic violations. A strong odor of marijuana and alcohol was emitting from inside the vehicle. A probable cause search revealed a juvenile passenger in the vehicle was carrying a 16 inch Bowie knife. The juvenile gave a false name and was charged with carrying a concealed weapon and making a false statement to the police. He was released to a parent. Two other passengers in the vehicle were issues Uniformed Civil Citations for consuming alcohol under 21 years of age. Possession of Marijuana: On Aug. 22 at 8:40 p.m., Trooper Newcomer stopped a vehicle at Rt. 260 and Wesley Stinnett Blvd. in Chesapeake Beach during the sobriety checkpoint. A strong odor of marijuana was emitting from inside the vehicle. A probable cause search revealed marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Lehn D. Thomas, 18 of Edgewater, was transported to the MSP Barrack in Prince Frederick for processing. He was charged and released on two Criminal Citations. Possession With Intent to Distribute: On Aug. 22 at 10 p.m., Trooper First Class Barlow stopped a vehicle on Rt. 231 in the area of Mason Rd. in Prince Frederick for traffic violations. An odor of raw marijuana was Jones emitting from inside the vehicle. A probable cause search revealed individually wrapped small baggies containing marijuana. Maurice L. Jones, 29 of Hughesville, was arrested for possession with intent to distribute marijuana. He was incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center. Theft of Wallet: On Aug. 23 at 7:10 a.m., Trooper Palumbo responded to Project Echo on Main St. in Prince Frederick for a report of a stolen wallet. The victim reported that the wallet and all of its contents were taken while he was at Project Echo. A possible suspect has been developed. Investigation continues.
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Sheriff’s Blotter
The following information is compiled directly from publicly released police reports. During the week of Aug. 18 through Aug. 24 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,426 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 www.co.cal.md.us/residents/safety/law/sheriff/ and click on the Crime Solvers link to leave an anonymous tip on-line. Information leading to the arrest and conviction of a suspect could result in a $1,000 reward. Theft Case #14-46490: Someone went into a mailbox, opened a piece of mail and stole a $20 bill that was inside. The theft happened in the 1000 block of Concord Court in Owings on Aug. 18 sometime during the day. Dep. W. Rector is investigating. Burglary Case #14-46526: A home in the 2600 block of Cove Point road in Lusby was burglarized on Aug. 18 between 12:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. Two briefcases were stolen. Cpl. P. Foote is investigating. Burglary Case #14-46636: A home in the 12000 block of Rio Grande Trail in Lusby was burglarized between Aug. 17 and 19. Small home appliances were stolen. Dep. D. Naughton is investigating. Destruction of Property Case #14-46664 and 46680: A fence, mailbox and two vehicles sustained damage between 2:30 and 6:45 a.m. on Aug. 19 in the 11900 block of Susan Lane in Lusby. A mirror on one vehicle was broken and the windshield of another was smashed at two separate homes. One post and some post caps on a fence were broken and a mailbox was damaged. DFC R. Kreps is continuing the investigation. Destruction of Property Case #14-46717: Unknown suspect(s) cut the telephone and cable lines to the Lusby Fastop on H.G. Trueman Road on Aug. 19 at 1:30 p.m. DFC R. Wilson is investigating. Destruction of Property Case #14-47050: Someone broke out the back passenger windows on a vehicle parked outside a home on Kyler Road in Huntingtown overnight between Aug. 20 and 21. The back hatch of a van was also dented. The amount of damage is $1600. DFC J. Lord is investigating. CDS Violation Case #14-47339: On Aug. 22 at 10:23 a.m. DFC R. Kreps responded to Prince Frederick Ford for the report of a woman trespassing and possible CDS activity. An employee advised Kreps that there was a woman in the bathroom who would not come out. Kreps knocked Mackall on the door and the woman opened the door. She was identified as 20 year old Amber Michelle Coppage
of Mechanicsville. Coppage appeared disoriented and under the influence of a substance. Coppage was found to be in possession of two packages of K2/Spice and a smoking device. She was arrested and charged. Theft from Vehicle Case #14-47664: On Aug. 23 between 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. someone entered a vehicle that was parked in an overflow parking area of the Flag Ponds Nature Park in Lusby and stole cash and credit cards. The victim advised that the money was taken from his wallet and a friend’s purse that had been left inside the vehicle. He was unsure if he had locked the vehicle. DFC J. Bell is investigating. CDS Violation Case #14-47679: DFC J. Bell responded to the area of Sharon Drive and Susan Lane in Lusby on Aug. 23 at 9:28 p.m. for a reported possible intoxicated driver. He located the vehicle on Susan Lane parked on the side of the road with the headlights on. He pulled behind it Mackall and could see a male sitting in the driver’s seat. Upon walking up to the vehicle, he noticed the male slumped over with his cell phone in his hand. He knocked on the window and the male woke up. He was instructed to exit the vehicle. Drug paraphernalia and suspected Heroin could be seen inside the vehicle and in the suspect’s lap. The suspect was identified as Vincent Douglas Smith II, 24 of St. Leonard. Smith was arrested and charged with possession of Heroin and a hypodermic syringe. Theft from Vehicle Case #14-47726: Someone broke the window of a vehicle parked outside a home in the 1100 block of Golden West Way in Lusby on Aug. 24 at about 1:30 a.m. and stole money and clothing. It is being investigated by DFC J. Bell Disorderly Conduct Case #14-47858: Lynn Evans Hayden, Jr., 46 of Mechanicsville, was arrested by Dep. W. Durner for being disorderly on Aug. 24 at 9 p.m. while attending a concert in Solomons. Hayden was asked multiple times by police to stop yelling and screaming profanities but he continued to do so.
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Girl Scouts from all over Calvert County gathered at the Calvert Library Prince Frederick branch on Aug. 23 to make 10 no-sew fleece blankets, which were donated to Calvert Hospice. The blankets will be sold in the Hospice Boutique during the 26th annual Festival of Trees in November. All proceeds from the Hospice Boutique benefit Calvert Hospice. The Girl Scouts who donated their time were Bethany Higgs, Alexis Rinker, Eva Hartsig, Julia Roush, Tori Rodriguez, Marisa Brock and troop leader Nancy Rinker from Troop 6061, Jamie McCoy from Troop 2245, Mary Buettner, Allison Harmon, Anna Grace Berry, Lindsey Pirchio, Caroline Banholzer, parent Terri Harmon and troop leader Kitty Berry from Troop 5439 and Kate Banholzer and troop leader Ali Banholzer from Troop 3634. Lusby resident Deb Hughes, who also volunteered during the event, donated the fabric for the blankets. For more information about Calvert Hospice or the Festival of Trees, visit www.calverthospice.org. For more information about the Girl Scouts of America, visit www. girlscouts.org.
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By Lauren Procopio Staff Writer Mathnasium: The Math Learning Center celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting event Tuesday, Aug. 26th in the Dunkirk Town Center. Paul and Kama Friedman are the owners of Mathnasium. Kama received her Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics and left her career of twenty-three years in search of something else. “It’s a perfect fit if there ever was one of what I love to do,” said Kama. “I love math, I’ve always loved math,” she said. Before Mathnasium, she volunteered tutoring family, friends, and community members in math. The franchise was at risk for not opening up in Cal-
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Future historians, I am convinced, will note with irony that, on the fortieth anniversary of President Richard Nixon’s resignation, the newspaper most responsible for his downfall was passive and silent in the face of the most serious crimes ever committed against the American people. In 1971, a peace-activist and Rand Corporation analyst named Daniel Ellsberg infuriated thenpresident Richard Nixon when he leaked papers to the news media concerning America’s strategy in Vietnam. The Nixon White House began looking for anything it could use to discredit Ellsberg in the eyes of a potential jury. On June 17, 1971, Nixon crossed a line. In a conversation with White House aide H.R. Halderman, he ordered a break in of the Brookings Institute, a Washington “think tank.” Although it wasn’t common knowledge at the time, the White House had quietly installed a taping system to preserve conversations between Nixon and his aides. Exactly one year later, Frank Wills, a security guard at the Watergate Hotel complex, noticed suspicious activity near the suite leased by the Democratic National Committee. Wills notified District of Columbia police. Five intruders with burglar tools and electronic surveillance devices were arrested at the scene. Address books found on two of the burglars – Eugino Martinez and Howard Barker- linked them to E. Howard Hunt, an ex-CIA officer who, in turn, was linked to the White house’s Chief Counsel. Congressional investigators subpoenaed the White House tapes. In piecemeal fashion, it was learned that Nixon had vindictively used the IRS to target his enemies and that the National Security Agency had been eavesdropping on the South Vietnamese embassy from a nearby listening post with his knowledge. Faced with the near-certainty of impeachment, President Richard Nixon became Private Citizen Nixon at noon on August 9, 1974 For leaking information from Ellsberg’s FBI file to the press, Charles Colson served seven months in federal prison. Three other administration officials served 18 and 19 month sentences. While the crimes of the “Watergate Seven” were certainly serious, they pale in comparison to the crimes of the Obama White House.
When viewed in a light most favorable to the Obama administration, the IRS destroyed thousands of e-mails – evidence in an ongoing investigation -and engaged in a months-long cover up of the crime. Yet, the Post has never demanded an independent counsel be assigned to investigate. Until New York abolished capital punishment in 1966, providing a felon with a weapon used in a murder was a capital offense. Attorney General Eric Holder Jr.’s “Fast and furious” gun running scheme provided drug cartels with the firepower used to murder 150 Mexican men, women and children and a US Border Patrol Agent. Had the deaths occurred in New York when the state’s ‘amour’ law was still on the books, Holder could have faced 151 sentences of death in the electric chair. Yet, the Post’s editorial staff has yet to call for his impeachment. The Washington Times reported in its June 24 edition that 1,000 military veterans had died of substandard or delayed care over a ten year period, most of them under Obama’s presidency. The Post reported the story as a column item on A-3. Post readers would have no way of knowing that Russian nuclear bombers had violated U.S. airspace 17 times over a 10-day period because the Post gave scant-if any-coverage to the incursions. Like Norma Desmond, the aging film queen in Sunset Boulevard desperately trying to relive her faded glory days, the post did print story after story about the Watergate scandal. In some of the supposedly irretrievably lost emails, Lois Lerner refers to political and religious conservatives by a vile expletive. Where are the editorial outrage Post editors felt when Nixon unleashed the IRS on reporters who wrote critically of him? The Post’s editorial staff would do well to heed the late Protestant Pastor Martin Niemoller’s words. “First, they came for the Socialists, and I did not speak out-because I was not a Socialist… Then they came for the Trade Unionist, and I did not speak out because I was not a Trade Unionist… Then they came for me-and there was no one left to speak for me.” Edward C. Davenport, Drum Point, Md.
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Safe Haven - a Way to Save the Baby Many pregnant women who can’t or don’t want to raise a child are often told that abortion is their only solution. That isn’t true. Just because a woman gives birth to a child doesn’t mean she has to raise that child. Consider a situation where the father, pregnant woman’s family, friends, church, crises pregnancy center, etc. can’t or won’t help enough, the woman doesn’t want or can’t afford an abortion, adoption efforts have failed, and the baby is due soon. Unless the woman decides to keep the baby, Safe Haven is an excellent option for her and a refuge for her unwanted baby, an option that can certainly affect many of her decisions during her pregnancy. Safe Haven is a program that allows a mother to turn her new-born baby over to a hospital or a competent authority such as the police or firemen anonymously and with no questions asked. General requirements are that the baby not be more than 10 days old and unharmed. The child will be eligible for adoption. The laws vary by state. Search the web for “Safe Haven (your state)” for the particular laws in your state and the hospitals and drop off locations. There’s even a site that tells how to prepare the baby to be dropped off. One very big problem with abortion is that it is final and it often results in an early decision. There is no consideration of changing circumstances. It’s too late if the pregnant woman realizes after an abortion that she could have raised the child, or if the father, relatives, etc. change their minds, or if someone shows up to adopt the child, etc. One of the great things about Safe Haven is that she can still decide to give up the baby up to ten days after its birth. The program reminds me of a story about a mother who couldn’t keep her baby. She put him in a basket and set it adrift in a river where some influential women were bathing. She hoped one of them would raise the baby, because possibly God had big plans for her baby boy (Exodus 2:1-10) just as He has for each of us (Ephesians 2:10 “For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them”). Hopefully, you’ll never be in a position to need the Safe Haven program. But you might be able to share this information with someone who needs the information now or will need it in the future. Robert Boudreaux Waldorf, Md.
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WANTED: Girls, Girls, Girls, Girls The CCPR Sports Office is proud to announce the NEW FALL youth Volleyball program. The program is geared for grades 5-8 and introduces youth to the sport of volleyball to develop skills and fundamentals then gradually introduces game scenarios in a controlled coach/player environment. This 8 week program starts September 9th and will be held at area middle schools (NMS,WHM,PPM,CMS, and SMS). Grades 5/6 will meet on Tuesdays and grades 7/8 meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 6-8PM. Participants need knee pads. ACTIVITY # 141600. Please contact the Sports Office for more information 410-535-1600, ext. 2649. Beth M. Bubser Dunkirk, Md.
Another Kid Died In Hot Car Another Kid Died In Hot Car - His Father Stoned on Marijuana. The ancient verse reads, "Without a vision, the people perish." In this instance, without a vision greater than getting stoned, a father missed the "greater vision" he could have had to set a wholesome example for his son who is now dead; indeed a tragedy of lost promise. Seated inside a sealed car parked outside the Phoenix sports pub where the father worked, the 3 month-old never had a chance. Jamison Gray now joins Levi Welton, the Golden, Colorado infant who passed away at the ripe old age of 2 in a house fire because the people entrusted with his care were stoned out of their minds on ‘medical’ marijuana, The 6 people shot dead in a Safeway store in Arizona by psychotic pothead Gerald Loughner, the 3 people murdered by marijuana-obsessed Darion Agulier in a Columbia, Maryland shopping mall while minding
their own business, the 12 theatre-goers in Colorado killed when stoner Jeremy Holmes declared war on the world, the 14 Conrail passengers slaughtered by Ricky Gates, the toking train engineer, the family of 5 in California who never made it home from an outing because of a stoned driver – in the growing list of innocents lost to the desire for a quick high by a pothead. Gazette readers can track the results of the social experiment some here are so eager to replicate in Maryland at http://legalizationviolations.org “When will they ever learn? When will we ever learn?” Edward C. Davenport, Drum Point, Md.
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Unique, Craft Brews Right in Your Backyard
Calvert is Home to an Increasing Number of Local Breweries By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Calvert County is becoming a hotbed for microbreweries of all sizes and home brewers, and the county has been welcoming to the industry. Nick’s of Calvert is supporting local breweries from a distribution standpoint. As of July 1, it is legal for establishments selling alcohol to obtain a refillable container permit. The permit allows for the sale of draft beer “for consumption off the licensed premises in a refillable container which meets specified requirements,” according to Senate Bill 341, available on mgaleg.maryland.gov. The bill allowed Drew and Nick Ferrante to do something they always wanted to do at Nick’s of Calvert – sell refillable containers and feature draft beers the are only sold in kegs and barrels. They have several local breweries to talk to, and are already serving a brew created in a collaboration between Scorpion Brewing from Owings and Mully’s Brewery from Prince Frederick called Line Stepper. They also feature brews from the Eastern Shore, Laurel, Md., and even one from a small brewery in Missouri. Being able to sell draft beer gives Nick’s of Calvert the opportunity to further support local small businesses and upstart breweries, Drew said. “The beer business is crazy right now,” Nick said. Calvert boasts a number of breweries in the county.
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Scorpion Brewing Scorpion Brewing, owned by Brian Daily, is the newest brewery in Calvert. The brewery had a soft opening on Aug. 16, and he plans to hold a ribbon cutting and grand opening in September. Daily had been brewing at home for years before deciding to take the leap and try opening his own brewery. The brewery’s name is “a tribute to the Chesapeake Bay Flotilla that boldly fought off the British during the War of 1812,” according to the brewery’s website. The Scorpion was the flagship of the flotilla and was scuttled on Aug. 24, 1814 in the Patuxent River, just north of the route 4 bridge in Waysons Corner, to prevent its capture and use by the British. To help get the brewery up and running, Daily and his summer intern set up a kickstarter campaign which ended on Aug. 2 and raised $11,600. He set up a founding member promotion, which bought donors who gave $1,000 or more a limited-edition growler, a Scorpion Brewery golf shirt, beer
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for three years and the donors name on a plaque in the brewery. There are a limited number of founders club slots, and there are four still open, Daily said. Daily is grateful to local breweries for offering him advice in getting his establishment up and running. “You find the brewing industry is a really fun industry,” Daily said. Daily has been naming his beers after other ships in the Chesapeake Bay Flotilla. Daily has been talking to local farmers with the goal of using as many locally grown ingredients as possible. He hopes to transition to using exclusively local produce in the next five years. “You can taste the difference in using local produce,” Daily said. Daily brews specialty beers, in addition to stable IPAs and stouts. One of his seasonal is an apple wheat beer that is half wheat beer and half apple cider with apple pie spices. He is planning this year’s pumpkin ale, which he said will be out close to Thanksgiving, when fresh pumpkins are available locally. The tasting room is open from noon
to 6 p.m. on Saturdays, and Daily plans to expand his hours over time. When Daily’s brewery is at full production, he anticipates having four beers on tap at all times. For more information, visit www.scorpionbrewing.com. Scorpion Brewing is located at 929 Skinners Turn Road, Suite 100 in Owings.
Mully’s Brewery Mully’s Brewery owners Cindy and Jason Mullikin are nearing the company’s first anniversary. The couple started home brewing seven years ago and immediately loved is, Cindy said. They opened the brewery in October 2013. When they decided to take their brewing efforts to the next level, Jason enrolled in the Siebel Institute of Technology for classes in brewery services and starting a brewery. The community has been very welcoming to the brewery, Cindy said. Their customer base has been steadily growing,
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and one woman came in with hats that she embroidered the Mully’s logo on for free. Their beers have won awards, and they are looking forward to the upcoming Maryland Brewers’ Harvest. At the end of every month, Mully’s holds Small Batch Sunday. They welcome local home brewers and beer lovers to try an experimental batch of Mully’s brewed, and to bring their own beers for others to taste and critique. “We make fun things that never leave here,” Jason said. The next Small Batch Sunday will be on Sept. 7, postponed from Aug. 31 due to the holiday. A second Small Brew Sunday will be held on Sept. 28. Owning and running a brewery is a full time job, often requiring 12 to 14 hour days. Despite this, they make sure to spend plenty of time with their daughters, who they bring to work with them, Cindy said. Mully’s has become a family business in every sense of the word. “We wouldn’t have it any other way,” Jason said. Mully’s is open for tours and tastings Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 6 p.m. They are open for growler fills only on Mondays and Thursdays from 3 to 6 p.m. For more information, visit www.mullysbrewery.com. Mully’s Brewery is located at 141 Schooner Lane in Prince Frederick.
The Ruddy Duck Brewery and Grill The Ruddy Duck has been open for five years, and the multi-award winning brewery is among the most well-known in the county.
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Matt Glass and Carlos Yanez at Ruddy Duck
The brewery aspect of the establishment was the brainchild of co-owner Carlos Yanez. He started home brewing 16 years ago and enjoyed it so much that he wanted to open his own brewery to share his love of well-crafted beer. Brewer Matt Glass works with the Ruddy Duck to brew their IPA, Helles light lager and Oktoberfest beers, in addition to coming up with new brews to try and making seasonal offerings. They always have a dark beer on tap, Glass said, and they have a gluten free option when available. Glass compared the demand for craft beers and micro-brews to coffee – people’s tastes have expanded past Folgers and Maxwell House. While the traditional brands will always have their place, more and more people are seeking out something unique and different. “We’re kind of all over the place,” Glass said, referring to the variety of beers the Ruddy Duck keeps on tap. In addition to in-house brews, The Ruddy Duck features guest beers from other small breweries, Glass said. The Ruddy Duck has gotten to be a popular spot in the county, and that popularity has come with a price – they can only brew so much, so fast. To help ease demand, the Ruddy Duck entered into a partnership with Mully’s Brewery, which allowed them to expand their production while working with another local brewery. It is typical in the brewery industry for one brewer to be willing to help another, Yanez said. Both the Ruddy Duck and Mully’s will be at the Maryland Brewers’ Harvest on Sept. 20 in Fell’s Point. There will be two busses to the festival leaving from the Ruddy Duck on Sept. 20. Entry into the festival for individuals who arrive with the Ruddy Duck group will be $25, and a seat on one of the busses is $23. For more information, visit www.ruddyduckbrewery.com. The Ruddy Duck is located at 13200 Dowell Road in Solomons. Do you know any good breweries in the area? Let us know! Your favorite brewery may be featured in a future article.
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Business Profile A Fun, Creative Jewelry Option
By Sarah Miller Staff Writer
Wanda Anderson had a problem. Her love for riding Harleys was not compatible with her liking for unique earrings. She, and several of her friends, constantly lost earrings while riding. So, Wanda went looking for a creative solution to the problem. Wanda had been making jewelry for years, starting with beaded eyeglass holders. When she turned to the earring conundrum, she looked at ear feathers from the 1920s and Egyptian fashion to make something that was useable with pierced and non-pierced ears and would hug the ear. She made the first pair in orange and black, the official Harley Davidson colors, and didn’t tell anyone of her friends when she wore them on an outing. When they stopped for lunch, everyone started checking to see if their earrings were missing and noticed that Anderson wasn’t worried. When they saw what she had made, all of them wanted a pair. Then their friends wanted sets. Wanda’s husband, Alan Anderson, said they couldn’t keep giving away earrings, so they made a deal with their local Harley Davidson dealer to sell their earrings there.
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Wanda and Alan Anderson
That was 10 years ago. Shortly after beginning to sell their earrings, people started asking for them in different colors and styles. Locally, Kathy’s Bella Scarpa in Lusby sells a selection of Ear ClimberZ and assorted jewelry. Wanda and Alan will be at Annmarie Garden’s 2014 Artsfest on Sept. 20 and 21. While there, they will be selling jewelry and demonstrating wirework. They can make custom earrings in between 5 and 15 minutes, meaning they can make a custom pair on site while their customer browses. “It gets us in a lot of shows we wouldn’t otherwise be in,” Alan said. The jewelry is nickel free and made with Swarovski crystals and natural stones. Wanda gives pink earrings to cancer survivors, and has created custom earrings for individuals with severe ear damage, including a woman who lost a large amount of her
cartilage to cancer and a woman who had been in a fire. “It’s just something to do to give back,” Wanda said. Wanda and Alan started their business in Florida and, after selling their home, began traveling up to Southern Maryland every year during the summer. Both were born in the area, and have family locally. They migrate between Maryland and Florida. Wanda said they enjoy traveling because it gives them a chance to meet a wide variety of people, visit several crafting events and even minister to people. Their faith in God is a cornerstone of their lives, Wanda said. Following the Artsfest, they will be heading back to Florida for the winter. For more information, or to purchase your own set of Ear ClimberZ, visit www.earvinery.com/Ear-ClimberZ/. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
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Local Businesses Take on the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge By Lauren Procopio Staff Writer Social Media has played a major role in the awareness of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. The disease gained attention thanks to those who participated in the Ice Bucket Challenge. Challengers have ranged from former president George W. Bush to actor Justin Timberlake, who was the first celebrity to participate in the challenge. According to the ALS foundation, it has already received $55.3 million, Wendy compared to last’s year amount of $2.2 million in the same time span. Local businesses in Calvert County have joined in on the challenge to help raise awareness and funds for the neurodegenerative disease. Dwayne and Wendy Crawford of Family Auto Care BMW Mercedes and Lexus Specialists, located in Owings, Md., participated in the Ice Bucket Challenge along with their three daughters and their crew, after being nominated by local business owners Claude and Kathy Dickinson of Dickinson Jewelers. The Crawfords are donating $1,000 to the ALS foundation, as well as their 1994 Mercedes Benz 420 E and $100 to the Huntingtown Volunteer Fire Department. “We kind of turn everything into a community event,” said Dwayne Crawford. “It’s very important to support the local community, which supports you,” he said.
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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.
Melvin Donald “Don” Cauthen, 83 Melvin Donald “Don” Cauthen, 83, passed away suddenly on Tuesday Aug. 19. He was born in Newnan Ga., and served in the US Marine Corps. Don was widely appreciated for his expert and honest HVAC and appliance services. Don loved his family, fishing and Redskins football. Don was a resident of The Villages in Florida and previously of Chesapeake Beach, Md. Beloved husband of Ruth Cauthen of The Villages, Fla., father of Barbara Parrish and her husband Ed of Chesapeake Beach, Md. and Richard Cauthen and his wife Shelley of Triangle, Va., stepfather of Miriam, Lillian and Vivian Sprecher, of Brazil, grandfather of 11, great-grandfather of three. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Services are private. Arrangements by Rausch Funeral Home, 8325 Mount Harmony Lane, Owings, Md., 20736.
Paul Edward “Doc” O’Dell, 66 Paul Edward “Doc” O’Dell, 66, of Huntingtown passed away Aug. 23, at Calvert County Nursing Center in Prince Frederick. He was born in Prince Frederick on October 31, 1947 to Carl Emmitt and Anna Mae (Chaney) O’Dell and attended Calvert County Schools. Doc was a skilled union carpenter and worked for various construction companies. As a younger man he was a commercial crabber. Doc enjoyed drag racing and often accompanied Donnie and Duane Marquess when they raced. He also enjoyed watching NASCAR.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Carl E. O’Dell, Jr, Donald E. “Boots” O’Dell and sister Deborah A. Kent. Surviving are his daughter Dana L. Cooley of Wake Forest, N.C.; grandchildren William and Alicia Cooley; two great grandchildren and siblings Linda “Susie” Dillon of Huntingtown, Md., Curtis “Snookie” O’Dell and his wife Alicia of Lusby, Md., Kathy A. Jones and her husband Grafton of Owings, Md., Randy A. Kent of Owings, Md. and Donna L. Kent of Owings, Md. Friends may call on Thursday, Aug. 28, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., 8325 Mt. Harmony Lane, Owings, where services will be held Friday, Aug. 29 at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at Mt. Harmony U.M. Church Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Calvert Hospice. To leave condolences visit www. rauschfuneralhomes.com. Arrangements by Rausch Funeral Home, 8325 Mount Harmony Lane, Owings, Md. 20736.
Elizabeth Ann Dern, 80 Elizabeth Ann Dern, 80, of Prince Frederick passed away on Aug. 20 in Broomes Island, Maryland. She was born on January 9, 1934 in Gastonia, N.C. to the late Elizabeth Q. and Arvel Aug. Phifer. In her younger years, Elizabeth worked for P.G. County as the Director of Day Camp. She liked to quilt and paint ceramics and bird houses, which her husband used to build. She liked to work in her gardens of beautiful flowers. Elizabeth also loved to talk about and critique food and cooking. Wife of the late Robert Louis Dern, she is survived by her daughters, Lois Conn and Jane Dern, both of Broomes Island, Md. and the late Linda Johnson. Grandmother of Liza, Daniel and John Dalrymple and great grandmother of Amelia Dalrymple. She is also survived
by her brother, John Phifer of Mechanicsville, Va. Services are private. Memorial contributions may be made to Calvert Hospice. For more information or to leave condolences please visit www.rauschfuneralhomes.com.
Jacqueline “Jackie” Campbell White Jacqueline “Jackie” Campbell White of Chesapeake Beach, Maryland, passed away on Monday, Aug. 18, at the age of 80. Jackie was born in Clearco, W. Va. on Aug. 16, 1934 to John and Vola (Ramsey) Campbell. She is the beloved wife of Charles W. White and loving mother of the late Jerry Douglas White. Jackie is the sister of Justine Crookshanks, Sharon Holiday and her husband Kenneth, John Campbell and his wife Juanita, Joe Campbell and his wife Iris, Gene Campbell and his wife Brenda, Tom, Roger and Stephen Campbell. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Jackie was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary-Brandywine, Md. Post 227, the Waldorf Md. Elks Lodge No. 2421 and the Calvert County Democratic Women’s Club. Family invited friends for a viewing at Lee Funeral Home Calvert, 8200 Jennifer Lane (Rt 4 & Fowler Road), Owings, Md. 20736, on Monday, Aug. 25 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Interment was private. Memorial contributions may be made to the North Beach VFD, 8536 Bayside Road, Chesapeake Beach, Md. 20732.
Paul “Kevin” Merkle, 52 Paul “Kevin” Merkle, 52, of Port Republic passed away on Aug. 23, in Washington, D.C. Kevin was born on October 1, 1961, in Montgomery County to the late Janet Merkle and Paul Merkle. He is also preceded in death by his beloved dog “Elvis.” He lived in Calvert County and graduated from Calvert High School in 1979. Kevin was an active member of Full Gospel Assembly of God Church in Prince Frederick. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, going to car shows, NASCAR, football, crossword puzzles and sharing the word of God. Kevin is survived by his beloved wife of 25 years, Laura W. Merkle, and his daughter, Nikki and her fiancé Roger Smith, Jr. Son of Betty Merkle, brother of Colleen Fox, her husband Mark, their children, Chris and Matthew and his sisters Karen and Susan Penn. He is also survived by his mother and father in law, Ardie and Alvin Wheaton and sister in law Helen Gross, her husband Joe and their children, Tyler, Meghan, Emily and Seth. The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. on Saturday Aug. 30, at Full Gospel Assembly of God Church, 890 Solomons Island Road South, Prince Frederick, Md., where services will follow at 11 a.m. Interment is private. Memorial contributions may be made to Full Gospel Assembly of God Church. Arrangements by Rausch Funeral Home, Port Republic, Md., 20676.
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Budget-Friendly Bathroom Transformation Tips The allure of a spa-style bathroom is something few homeowners can resist. Such bathrooms can make for a welcome retreat after a long day at the office or an afternoon spent chasing kids around the yard. But as appealing as such a sanctuary may seem, the cost of creating a luxury washroom is more than many homeowners’ budgets can withstand. Fortunately, a dream bathroom does not have to break the bank. In fact, there are several ways to make a bathroom worthy of the most comforting spa without stretching your budget. • Install a wallhung mirror. If your idea of a luxury bathroom harkens back to a time before the advent of recessed medicine cabinets, then a wall-hung mirror can give the bathroom an entirely new feel without much of a financial commitment. Flush-mount mirrors need not require the services of a contractor, but they can provide a sense of elegance that recessed cabinets cannot. • Replace bathroom countertops. A countertop replacement job may sound expensive, but such an undertaking is not very costly in the washroom, where counter space is typically limited. Since the cost of countertop materials is by the square foot, you can replace bathroom surfaces for a relatively small amount of money. Granite countertops can be beautiful, but such surfaces do not create the warm feel that many prefer in a luxury bathroom. A material such as soapstone is warm and inexpensive and can quickly give the bathroom a new look. • Embrace calm colors. Painting the bathroom is another inexpensive way to give the room an entirely new look. If the walls of your washroom are currently a vibrant color, consider a more calming tone to give the room the luxurious and relaxing feel you’re aiming for. If your bathroom includes a clawfoot tub, you also can make it a two-tone tub to add a touch of relaxing elegance. Paint the tub’s exterior in a calming tone such as soft gray, and you will have transformed the washroom at little cost and even less
effort. • Transform your double vanity. Many homeowners prefer a double vanity in their bathrooms, as such a setup allows both men and women the space to get ready for bed or work without getting in one another’s way. But instead of a traditional vanity with a counter between the sinks, consider installing matching pedestal sinks to surround an antique washstand. This can give the washroom a feel of antique luxury, and such washstands can found for a few hundred dollars. • Replace old fixtures. Though they are often overlooked, cabinet and door fixtures as well as towel racks can greatly influence the feel of a washroom. If the cabinet and drawer handles are old or outdated, replace them with more modern options. Such a job might be even more effective if you repaint or reface existing cabinetry. Neither task is terribly expensive, but both can give the washroom a more luxurious feel. The same goes for replacing old towel racks, which can be an eyesore if they’re especially dated. Transforming a bathroom may seem like a significant and costly undertaking, but savvy homeowners can give their washrooms a new and luxurious look without spending much money.
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Family Returns from Year on the Water
SENIOR LIVING
Senior Citizen News Senior Centers Closing Calvert Pines, North Beach and Southern Pines Senior Centers will be closed Monday, September 1 for Labor Day. No Meals on Wheels will be delivered. The centers will reopen Tuesday, September 2, 8:30 a.m. Calvert County Fair Senior Day
Senior Day at the fair is Thursday, September 25. Enjoy the Red Hat Parade, Elvis, crowning of the senior King and Queen, Bingo, and free hot dogs! Fair gates will open at 9 a.m. Buildings will be open, vendors and food available, and animals on display. The carnival rides will not be operating during the day. Transportation is on your own. Call the Transportation Office at 410-535-4268 or 410-535-4510 if you need transportation.
Christmas in April
Christmas in April* Calvert County, Inc., an Affiliate of Rebuilding Together and a United Way agency, will be accepting applications through September 30, 2014. This volunteer, non-profit group makes home repairs and renovations on the last Saturday in April 2015 for lowincome homeowners who are living in their home in Calvert County. Applications are available at senior centers, libraries, and churches. Call Christmas in April at 410535-9044 to request an application be mailed to you, for more information, or to learn how you can volunteer. Applications are also available on the website, www.christmasinaprilcalvertcounty.org, and can be submitted online. If you wish to refer someone other than yourself, obtain that homeowner’s consent first.
Calvert Pines Senior Center (CPSC)
People Who Care will meet Wednesday, September 3, 10:30 a.m. This support group is for caregivers of persons with ongoing health conditions, including Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Enjoy Dinner and a Movie, Thursday, September 11, 5 p.m. with pulled pork and the movie, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. Fee: $6 per person. Pre-register by September 4.
North Beach Senior Center (NBSC)
Spend an evening with your grandchildren playing Bow-Wow Bingo. A hotdog dinner is included at the intergenerational event, A Dog-Gone Good Time, Thursday, September 11, 5 p.m. Fee: $5 per person. Pre-register by September 4. Come to the Men’s Breakfast, Friday, September 12, 8 a.m. Pre-register by September 5.
Southern Pines Senior Center (SPSC)
Work on an existing project or start a new one at Mary Embrey’s Beginning Quilting class, Friday, September 5, 10:30 a.m. Go ahead and brag! Bring in photos of your grandchildren and tell all about them at Grandparents Day, Friday, September 5, 12:30 p.m.
Avinash, Sayan, Kehan and Alexandra Bhati
By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Sunny skies, clear water, dolphins and friendly people – what’s there not to like about spending nearly a year on a boat? The Bhati family spent nine months aboard, sailing their catamaran, the SV Agave, from Vera’s White Sands Beach Club in Lusby down to the Caribbean and back. The family consists of Avinash, his wife Alexandra and their sons Sayan and Kehan. The family bought the boat in 2012. They hired a captain to sail it to Lusby from Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Once the catamaran was docked at Vera’s White Sands Beach Club, the family began learning how to care for and maintain their boat. “Everything we did helped us get to know the boat,” Avinash said. The trip was a plan years in the making. Avinash and Alexandra began taking sailing lessons from Andy Batchelor and Lisa Batchelor Frailey, owners of Sail Solomons, in 2008. “They gave us the confidence to go about our dream,” Alexandra said. In addition to taking lessons and sailing in the area, the family went on vacations down to Florida and the Caribbean to charter boats and practice sailing out there. They set sail in September 2013. The school the boys go to, a Montessori school in Montgomery County, gave Alexandra some pointers and advice on educating the boys while out to sea. Just being on the water itself was a learning experience, Alexandra said. Sayan remembers fondly getting to swim with a baby dolphin and its mother that came up to the boat. One unexpected lesson for the whole family
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was a newfound awareness of water usage, Alexandra said. Because the catamaran could only store a limited amount of fresh water, the family found biodegradable soaps and shampoos so they could bathe in the ocean and rinsed off with fresh water. They washed dishes the same way, in salt water with a quick fresh water rinse. They also became aware of their electricity usage in the same way, making sure that the batteries onboard were never completely drained. While on the water, safety is the top priority. Alexandra and Avinash had to file plans daily. They often found “boat buddies” that they could raft up with, including one family that they spent a month with and became very close to. They’re still in contact with their bating friends, and plan to visit the family soon. Cabin fever can be a problem in smaller boats, but because the catamaran is so large it didn’t pose much of a problem. Avinash and Alexandra own a business doing bookkeeping for various non-profit organizations. This made it easier to go on the trip, Avinash said. They told their clients what the plan was, and worked out how to do it from abroad. Avinash returned to Maryland three times to attend meetings. The Agave is looking for a new family, Avinash said. While they would like to do another outing at some point, they do not plan to do so immediately and are selling the catamaran. The family detailed their experience online. Visit www.svagave.blogspot.com to read more about their adventures. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
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National Recovery Month
Prevention Works. Treatment is Effective. People Recover.
The Journey To Wellness Begins With One Step.
When: Saturday, September 13th Time: 9:00am-1:00pm Where: Calvert High School Track (520 Fox Run Blvd, Prince Frederick)
What: Celebrate recovery with food, fun and fellowship while taking a lap around the track to see what Calvert County has to offer for YOU! For More Information: 410-535-3079, ext. 36 Patricia.Taylor@Maryland.gov
From my Backyard to our Bay A Calvert County Resident’s Guide to Improving Our Environment and Drinking Water
Forest Stewardship From My Backyard to Our Bay is a small but powerful booklet that was first developed by the Baltimore Soil Conservation District. From there, several counties republished a version tailored to their county resources. Calvert County’s booklet was developed by the Citizens Green Team. FREE COPIES can be obtained at Annmarie Gardens, at local libraries, or downloaded at calvertgreenexpo.org. If the 17.5 million residents who live in the Chesapeake Bay watershed area read this booklet, and took to heart its suggestions and best practices, the Chesapeake Bay would see a dramatic increase in health.
Forestland is important to the overall health of the Chesapeake Bay. Forests provide several layers, from the canopy to the forest floor, that act as filters. They improve water quality, reduce sedimentation, remove nutrients and regulate stream flow during storms. Maryland’s 2.5 million acres of forest, most of which are privately owned, cover approximately 39% of the state’s land area. Calvert County’s land area is about 47% forested, and has more than 190 miles of shoreline. Wooded buffers along these shorelines are critical to improving Bay health. Acre for acre, forested lands produced the least amount of runoff and pollution. The County occupies a forest transitional zone, where the dominant tree species vary from oak/hickory to tulip poplar to sweet gum/red maple and loblolly/ Virginia pine. Forests can be harvested on a sustainable basis for materials, including structural lumber, crates, shelving and furniture, flooring, mulch, and pulp for paper. Forests can, in most
County residents with questions about woodland stewardship and management, as well as timber harvesting, should contact their local DNR forester or a consultant forester. The State of Maryland maintains a database of private Licensed Professional Foresters (LPFs), who work cooperatively with the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Forest Service to assist landowners with implementation of timber harvests. Lists of LPFs can be found at the DNR Web site below.
cases, provide these products while also maintaining and even enhancing wildlife habitat, recreational activities, and soil conservation. Timber harvests are closely monitored by a partnership of agencies, including the Calvert Soil Conservation District, the Calvert County Department of Planning & Zoning and the Maryland Department of the Environment.
Where to get help with... FOREST STEWARDSHIP QUESTIONS • Maryland Dept. of Natural Resources – dnr.maryland.gov/forests • Calvert Co. Forestry Board – calvertforestry.org • Maryland Association of Forest Conservancy District Boards – marylandforestryboards.org • University of Maryland Extension – extension.umd.edu/woodland
This is the tenth in a series of articles that Mary Ann Scott (maryann.scott58@yahoo.com) has adapted from From My Backyard to Our Bay in the hopes of increasing awareness of this powerful booklet that could do so much to help the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. Be sure to look for the next article in next week’s Calvert Gazette!
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Citizens Join Together to Save Their Environment. When residents of Scientists Cliffs, Maryland, heard that forests and abandoned farms surrounding their homes were to be sold, possibly to developers, they bought the land. A tract of 436 wooded acres near the Chesapeake Bay became the American Chestnut Land Trust. ~ National Geographic Magazine, November 1988
Today, the American Chestnut Land Trust protects over 3,000 acres of wetlands, forest and farmland in Calvert County. Visit their website at: www. http://acltweb.org and then visit the pristine environment of Parkers Creek that looks much the same today as it did 400 years ago when Captain John Smith explored the Chesapeake Bay.
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Don’t Stop Believin’
Journey Can Still Rock the Stage Journey closed out the Calvert Marine Museum Waterside Concert Series with a 2-hour live performance on Aug. 24, with proceeds supporting the education and preservation efforts of the Calvert Marine Museum. This event would not be possible without the generous support of many local businesses. Journey sponsors include: Prince Frederick Ford/Jeep/Dodge, PNC Bank, Bozick Distributors, Inc., Tidewater Dental, Directmail. com, Holiday Inn Solomons, All American Harley-Davidson, Quality Built Homes, Roy Rogers, 98.3 Star FM, Bay Weekly, Quick Connections, Southern Maryland Newspapers, Isaac’s Restaurant, Papa John’s Pizza, The McNelis Group, LLC, Southern Maryland Blue Crabs, United Rentals and World Gym. For more information, visit www.calvertmarinemuseum.com.
Thursday, Aug. 28 Aaron Zimmer Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 8 p.m. Rusty and Steve Ruddy Duck Seafood and Alehouse (16810 Piney Point Road, Piney Point) – 7:30 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 29 Hydra FX Toots Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 8:30 p.m.to 12:30 a.m. Miles from Clever Back Road Inn (22094 Newtowne Neck Road, Compton) – 8 p.m. Tonight’s Alibi ABC Lounge (22741 Three Notch Road, California) – 9 p.m. Still Standing Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 8:30 p.m. George Dunn Ruddy Duck Seafood and Alehouse (16810 Piney Point Road, Piney Point) – 7:30 p.m. Funkzilla Gridiron Grill (20855 Callaway Village Way, Callaway) – 8 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 30 George Dunn Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 8 p.m. Kalnasy Photography
Kalnasy Photography
Some Assembly Westlawn Inn (9200 Chesapeake Avenue, North Beach) – 7:30 p.m. Tonight’s Alibi Cryer’s Back Road Inn (22094 Newtowne Neck Road, Leonardtown) – 8 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 31 The Piranhas Toots Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 3 to 7 p.m.
Monday, Sept. 1 Team Trivia Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 7 p.m.
Kalnasy Photography
Karaoke Toots Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 3 Wolf’s Blues Jam Blair’s Londontowne Pub and Grill (726 Londontowne Road, Edgewater) – 7:30 p.m. Open Mic with Stephen Nelson Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 7 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 4 Swamp Candy Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 8 p.m.
Kalnasy Photography
Kalnasy Photography
Piranhas Acoustic Ruddy Duck Seafood and Alehouse (16810 Piney Point Road, Piney Point) – 7:30 p.m.
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Library Events Thursday, Aug. 28 • JobSource Mobile Career Center Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 1 to 3 p.m. Stop by to get job counseling, resume help, search for jobs and get connected with Southern Maryland JobSource. This 38’ mobile center features 11 computer workstations, smart board instructional technology, satellite internet access, exterior audio visual and broadcasting capabilities; state-of-the-art workforce applications and connectivity for wireless mobile device access. 410-326-5289
Friday, Aug. 29 • On Pins & Needles Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 1 to 4 p.m. Bring your quilting, needlework, knitting, crocheting, or other project for an afternoon of conversation and shared creativity. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862
Monday, Sept. 1 • Libraries closed for Labor Day
Tuesday, Sept. 2 • 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 & camaraderie. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862 • Flying Needles Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 7 to 8:45 p.m. Knitting, crocheting and portable crafting group open to anyone wanting to join in and share talents, crafting time or learn a new skill. 410-326-5289 • 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 e-books on your tablet, smartphone, ereader or computer. Please register. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862
Wednesday, Sept. 3 • Cinema Café-Which Way Home Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 6 to 8:30 p.m. Join us for a feature Academy Award-nominated documentary about unaccompanied child migrants as they try to make their way through Mexico, to the United States. We will follow this film with a discussion of the immigration question as it relates to children. Lights go down at 6 p.m. followed by a discussion ending by 8:30 p.m. Popcorn will be served. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862
Thursday, Sept. 4 • Calvert Conversations Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach – 10 to 11 a.m. Meet new friends, hear old stories OR meet old friends, hear new stories on local history in a relaxed, fun atmosphere! 410-257-2411 • 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 which uses 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: Walk Like an Egyptian. Please register. 410-257-2411 • Citizen Scientist: Labels in our Lives Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 7 to 8:30 p.m. Do you wonder if it’s safe that you wash your dishes in tetrasodium glutamate diacetate? And what is that stuff in your coffee sweetener? Join environmental scientist, Jenna Luek, to learn how to understand the ingredient list on home products and food items. Please register. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862
Friday, Sept. 5 • Nonprofit Sustainability Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Nonprofit sustainability means more than just generating enough money to keep our organization afloat. In this class we will begin with the definition of nonprofit sustainability, and then we will cover each of the four key elements that contribute to long-term sustainability for an organization. Learn what you can do to increase your organization’s competitiveness and strengthen its financial health in the current economic climate. Topics covered include: Understanding what nonprofit sustainability means; Key elements of nonprofit sustainability; Tips on how to develop them in your organization. Registration is required. Please contact Cathey Moffatt-Bush or Robbie McGaughran at 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862 to register. • 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 • JobSource Mobile Career Center Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach – 1 to 4 p.m. Stop by to get job counseling, resume help, search for jobs and get connected with Southern Maryland JobSource. This 38’ mobile center features 11 computer workstations, smart board instructional technology, satellite internet access, exterior audio visual and broadcasting capabilities; state of the art workforce applications and connectivity for wireless mobile device access. 410-257-2411
Saturday, Sept. 6 • Garden Smarter: Planting for the Butterfly Community Resources Building, 30 Duke Street, Prince Frederick – 10 to 11:30 a.m. Invite butterflies into your garden by learning about the important plants that provide the food and
necessary habitat that will attract them. 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! 410-5350291 or 301-855-1862
Monday, Sept. 8 • 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! 410535-0291 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. 410535-0291 or 301-855-1862 • Evening Storytime Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. Family storytime for preschoolers. Program includes books, songs and flannelboard stories. Please register. 410-326-5289 • Book Discussion Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach – 7 to 8:30 p.m. Present-day America. It is a story of loss and obsession, survival and self-invention, and the enormous power of a small painting, The Goldfinch, painted in 1654. Join other book group participants who also love to read and discuss! 410-257-2411
Tuesday, Sept. 9 • Board of Library Trustees Meeting Calvert Library Fairview Branch, Rt. 4 and Chaneyville Road, Owings – 2 to 4 p.m. Calvert Library Board of Trustees monthly meeting. 410-257-2101 • Elder Care Series: Alzheimer’s Planning in the Early Stages Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 7 to 8:30 p.m. Learn about the signs of Alzheimer’s, how to talk to your parents about their wishes before they lose judgment on topics such as power of attorney, living will, co-signing on accounts, passwords, medication records, etc. Presenters: Lee Ann Stedman & Lyn Striegel. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862 • Flying Needles Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 7 to 8:45 p.m. Knitting, crocheting and portable crafting group open to anyone wanting to join in and share talents, crafting time or learn a new skill. 410-326-5289 For more events and information about Calvert County libraries, visit calvert.lib.md.us
Out&About August Month Long Dierks Bentley and Jon Pardi Tickets for Sale Bayside Toyota Pavillion, 200 Calvert Beach Road, Saint Leonard — 10 a.m. to Noon Dierks Bentley and Jon Pardi will be performing September 19. Be sure to get your tickets soon! There are four ways to get your tickets: Online at Ticketmaster’s website. By calling Ticketmaster 800-745-3000. At Bayside Toyota in Prince Frederick, during regular business hours. Bayside accepts checks and credit cards only. No cash. Every Saturday morning at the firehouse from 10 a.m. until noon. Check, Cash, Visa, and MasterCard accepted. When the firehouse box office is closed, generally there are members at the fire department that have access to tickets. These tickets are exact cash or check only. Feel free to call and ask if someone is there with tickets - 410-586-1713. 2014 Annual Summer Public Art Project: JIBE: Compositions on Sail Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center (13480 Dowell Road, Solomons) — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 1 - 31 Price is included with site admission. Come and add to the Summer Public Art Project by drawing, painting or doodling on a swatches of repurposed sailcloth. Lauren Feusahrens, a recent BFA graduate from Salisbury university, is the 2014 Artist-In-Residence and has created this project. The project name “Jibe” was derived from a sailing term that Feusahrens explains as “... that moment when someone sailing gets that real feeling of excitement and the adrenaline rush when you come about and then, the sudden calm.” Participants may return to Annmarie Sculpture Garden at any time between Aug. 2 and Oct. 31 to see the sail cloths be transformed into mazes at the ARTmazing! Exhibit, which will be an interactive outdoor exhibit. To learn more, visit www.annmariegarden.org Best Photographs from Photographers in Calvert County Cox Art Center (32 Cox Road, Huntingtown) — Thursday to Saturday: 12 to 7 p.m., Sunday: 12 to 5 p.m. Aug. 1 - 17 Come to Cox At Center for a special gallery show that features eight Calvert County photographers and 20 of their best photographic works of art. Gallery Reception will be held on Saturday, July 26, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. Visit their website, coxartcenter.com for detailed information about the photographers. For more information, call 410 535-0014 or email them at info@coxartcenter.com. “Loathsome Lovelies” Fine Art By Jen Poteet Artworks@7th (9100 Bay Ave, North Beach) — Thursday thru Monday, 12 to 7 p.m. July 31 - Aug. 25 The Artworks@7th featured artist for August is Jen Poteet. Poteet’s artwork is the product of an over-imagination and inspired creativity. She gets inspiration from many sources, but her love of nature, Mexican folk art and all things dark and spooky are her main focus. Her works are one of kind, rendered in pen, watercolor, acrylic and even coffee. She likes to use her framing to add a little something extra to her paintings, which in term creates and overall unique piece. Come and expose yourself to something different! Opening reception is Friday, Aug. 1, from 5 to 9 p.m. and on Saturday, Aug. 2 there will be
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an added special event with live music from 4 to 6 p.m. If you are unable to attend either of those, come any time during business hours! The show will run July 31 thru Aug. 25. For more information, call 410-286-5278 or visit our website at www.artworksat7th.com.
wood — 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Come on down and join us for our Hydra FX event! For more information, call 301-373-2955.
Twin Beach players 9th annual Kids’ Playwriting Festival North Beach Boys and Girls Club (9021 Dayton Ave. North Beach) — Friday & Saturday 7 p.m., Sunday 3 p.m. Weekends Aug. 1-10 This annual festival features the talents of local children. The six winning shows are written by children in the state of Maryland! Playwrights are given an opportunity to have complete creative control over their shows from casting, directing, designing and even starring in their own plays. Each is also awarded a $100 prize. With over 60 children involved in the production, audience members will be entertained and amazed by the wide array of storytelling! Tickets are $10, but are $5 for members, seniors and students. For more information, visit find us online at www.twinbeachplayers.com or www.facebook.com/twinbeachplayers.
Library of Congress National Book Festival Calvert Libraries — All Day For just $15, you can secure your seat for a ride to the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, the new indoor home of the National Book Festival. The air-conditioned school bus will pick-up at 10 a.m. at the Sunderland Park and Ride. The bus will depart from the Convention Center at 5 p.m. Tickets can be purchased from any Calvert Library branch. For more information, contact Joan Kilmon of Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch at 410-257-2411.
Thursday, Aug. 28 Echoes of Nature: Sea Squirts Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Road, Solomons — 10 to 10:30 a.m. Special Guest from Echoes of Nature will present Warm and Fuzzy, sponsored by PNC Bank. Free drop-in program for toddlers 18 months to 3 years. Call 410-326-2042 for more information. Little Minnows Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Road, Solomons — 11 a.m. to noon. Special Guest from Echoes of Nature will present Hunting for a Square Meal, sponsored by PNC Bank. Children ages 3 – 5 years are invited to participate. Space is limited. Preregistration suggested. Fee is $4 for members, $5 for non-members. Call 410-326-2042, ext. 41. American Legion Bingo Harry White Wilmer American Legion Post 82, 6330 Crain Highway, La Plata — 7 p.m. American Legion Auxiliary Unit 82 will hold smoke-free BINGO on Thursdays with early birds beginning at 7 p.m. Doors open 6 p.m. Call 301-934-8221 for more information.
Friday, Aug. 29 Artworks@7th Exhibit Opening Artworks@7th, 9100 Bay Avenue, North Beach — 5 to 9 p.m. William H. Thayer will be the featured artist at Artworks @ 7th for the month of September. The show, entitled “Landscape/ Seascape: Visions of Maryland,” features Mr. Thayer’s keen eye for the beauty and contrasting views of Maryland. His work has been featured recently in “What’s Up? Annapolis” Magazine and his image of the State House in Annapolis was used for the Maryland State Tourism Board’s brochure for national distribution. The photographs for this show will be presented in both traditional and non-traditional formats which further compliment the allure and interest of Maryland’s charm and beauty. For more information, call 410-2865278 or visit our website at www.artworksat7th.com. Hydra FX Toots Bar, 23971 Mervell Dean Road, Holly-
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Chaptico Classic Christ Episcopal Church Parish Hall (37497 Zach Fowler Road, Chaptico — 8 a.m. Run a 5K or 10K T.A.C. certified course to score an award — prizes will be awarded to the top male and female racers in several age categories for each event — or walk for the fun of it. Everyone will take home a commemorative t-shirt and other goodies and enjoy healthy snacks. While you’re at it, you’ll be supporting Southern Maryland charities. Registration is $30 ($35 on race day) and $15 for high school runners. Pre-register by visiting www.active.com or sign up beginning at 7:00 a.m. on the day of the race. For more information call 301-475-2886 or visit www. chapticoclassic.org.
Sunday, Aug. 31 Pre-Labor Day Festival St. Peter Claver Church, 16922 St. Peters Clavers Road, St. Inigoes — 10 a.m. Prepare for Labor Day at our festival! Mass at 10 a.m. Dinners on sale at 12 noon Car show at 4 p.m. Gospel Concert, vendors, silent auction, Soulful Journey Band at 6 p.m. For more information, call 301-872-5460. America Legion Pork and Beef Sandwich Sale American Legion Post 221, 21690 Colton Point Road, Avenue — 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. American Legion Post 221 is sponsoring a pork loin and beef sandwich sale. Pork loin, sliced roast beef, and BBQ beef sandwiches will be sold on both Saturday and Sunday. Sandwiches will cost $6 each. Call 301-8844071 for further information. Pirhanas Toots Bar, 23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood —3 to 7 p.m. Come on down and join us for our Pirhanas event! For more information, call 301-373-2955.
Monday, Sept. 1 Karaoke Night Toots Bar, 23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood — 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Come enjoy karaoke with Sandra! For more information, call 301-373-2955. Youth Entrepreneur Program Charles County Library (West Library), 10405 O’Donnell Place, Waldorf — 4 p.m. AFFIF, a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organiza-
tion, will launch The Charles County Live Your Dream Empowerment & Entrepreneur Academy (The Academy) on October 1. The Academy is a five-month, community based, afterschool program for youth between the ages of 15 -17. Over the course of 28 weeks, students will gain a competitive edge through collaborative learning and the development of 21st-century skills in entrepreneurship, global business, problem solving, social and ethical responsibility, communication, personal finance and technology. Eight of the 28 weeks will focus on cultivating leadership and communication skills through the Achieving Excellence & Leadership Club. The Academy will culminate with students competing in a Business Plan Competition. Youth presenting the top three plans will receive $500, $250 or $100. The program is free for at-risk youth. Applications accepted starting Aug. 18. Email affif@affif.org or call 240-345-3175 to request an application and to find out if your teenager qualifies for this free program. Transportation and meal provided.
Tuesday, Sept. 2 September Gallery Shows North End Gallery, 41652 Fenwick Street, Leonardtown — 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The North End Gallery invites you to visit the Gallery for a very special September showing. There will be two shows during this time frame. In the large middle room we will host a Retrospective of the works of Judith Conrad, a very talented artist and a past member of the Gallery. The gallery will also hang a Harvest themed show featuring the work of our Member Artists. These shows will run concurrently from Sept. 2 until Sept. 28. There will be a Reception on the First Friday of the month, Sept. 5 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Gallery. Please consider joining us for this very special event. For more information, call 301-475-3130 or visit www.northendgallery. org. America Legion Auxiliary Unit 221 Meeting American Legion Post 221, 21690 Colton Point Road, Avenue — 6 p.m. American Legion Auxiliary Unit 221 invites all spouses of veterans who served in the United States Armed Forces during the listed war eras to join us for our monthly meeting on the first Tuesday of each month. Visit the Post website at www.alpost221.webs.com. Call Christina Barbour at 301-904-5876 for more information. $2 Beer Toots Bar, 23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood — All Day Come in and pay $2 for any type of beer and for Crown or Captain! For more information, call 301-373-2955.
Wednesday, Sept. 3 Beginner Line Dance Lessons Hotel Charles, 15100 Burnt Store Road, Hughesville — 7 p.m. The Boot Scooters of Southern Maryland offer FREE beginner Line Dance Lessons every Wednesday night. Guests may stay and watch, or even participate in, the more advanced practice session that follows the beginner lessons. Anyone interested in obtaining more information about these lessons can contact us through the Boot Scooters of Southern Maryland website at: www. bootscootersofsomd.blogspot.com.
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Real Estate Rentals 1st Floor Condo. 2 BR 2 bath Spacious, Very well maintained unit. Master suite includes double sinks, soaking tub, separate shower and huge walk-in closet. Unit also features a balcony and laundry facilities right in unit. Underground parking garage with elevator up to unit Enjoy the luxury of full use of amenities to include pool,tennis,weight room more..email me for pics... mike@ westernshorerealty.com. Rent: $1,150 Great home for rent near restaurants,schools,and centrally located to the bases.(20 minutes to Patuxent River Base,40 Minutes to Andrews AFB) 2 large br,walk in-closet,1 bathroom with jacuzzi tub.Home is clean and freshly painted,great central heat&air pump,new stove,great dishwasher,washing machine and dryer.Mostly ceramic tile floors. Home sits on a large double lot with water view.Includes work or storage shed with loft.No Pets $1200 per month/$1200 security deposit plus credit check.1 year lease Min.
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