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3 County News

8 Education

9 Business

10 Crime

12 Feature Story

14 Letters

16 Obituaries

18 Community

19 Newsmaker

20 Entertainment

21 Library Calendar

22 Out & About

23 Classifieds

23 Games

county newsTeddy, left, and Vicky Karol bid on silent auction items at the Calvert Chamber of Commerce’s annual Chocolate Lovers Affair.

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Andrea Varus builds a toy boat at a past PRAD. This years Patuxent River Appreciation Days are Oct. 12 and 13.

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

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North Beach Celebrates 3rd Annual Bay Harvestfest

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

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

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

For more information about the Bay Harvestfest, contact the North Beach town hall at 410-257-9618 or email at [email protected].

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

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

Creative hats and hair accessories were only a few of the offerings at the 2013 Bay Harvestfest.

Thursday, October 10, 2013 4The Calvert GazetteCOUNTYNEWS

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“Serving Southern Maryland for 15 Years”

The Calvert County Board of Coun-ty Commissioners announces the follow-ing office and facility closures for the Columbus Day holiday:

· All Calvert County government offices will be closed Monday, Oct. 14, in observance of Columbus Day.

· The Calvert Pines, Southern Pines and North Beach senior centers will be closed Oct. 14. Meals on Wheels will be delivered to clients.

· All Calvert Library locations will be closed Monday, Oct. 14.

· There will be no public transpor-tation services Oct. 14. Regular service

will resume Tuesday, Oct. 15.· All Solid Waste facilities will be

open and operating on normal business hours on Monday, Oct. 14

· The Calvert Marine Museum, Hall Aquatic Center and Northeast Commu-nity Center will be open Oct. 14. Mount Hope and Southern community centers and North Beach Recreational Center will be closed. County parks will remain open to visitors.

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

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

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

“The support of people was wonder-

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

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Susan and Richard Flemming dance the night away.

The Chocolate Lovers Affair featured chocolate in all forms. Photos by Sarah Miller

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

“We go until we run out of kids,” said EAA chapter 478 President John Nelson. Planes will take off and land at the airfield in the Chesapeake Ranch Estates in Lusby.

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

Young Eagle flight participation varies widely in number from 60 in June 2013 to as many as 120 at past events, Nelson said. The turnout is largely dependant on the weather. A minimum of eight pilots must be available to host Young Eagles events, Nelson said. There are 14 pilots signed up to fly on Saturday. Every pilot who will be

flying on Saturday is FAA certified. If a child cannot come to an event

EAA chapter 478 pilots will schedule a private flight time, Nelson said.

“You never forget your first flight.”Children often want to go up again

after their first flight and are welcome to attend every Young Eagles event, Nel-son said. They can sign up for the Young Eagle program and receive a logbook to record their flights.

A youth’s first flight can be a life changing experience.

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

For more information about Young Eagles and the EAA, visit www.eaa.org or www.478.eaachapter.org.

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Archive photos by Sarah Miller

Local pilots give safety briefings before taking to the sky.

Pilots volunteer their time to take children up in their planes.

Thursday, October 10, 2013 6The Calvert GazetteCOUNTYNEWSCalvert Welcomes New Planning Director


The Department of Community Plan-ning and Building is under new leadership.

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

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

During that time he was responsible for long-range planning, residential and com-mercial construction management and rede-velopment of the city. Calvert County is the best of both worlds, he said, having rural ar-eas and urban centers all in close proximity.

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

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

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

The Department of Community Plan-ning and Building coordinates planning ac-tivities within Calvert County Government, including the Planning Commission, the Board of Appeals and other boards and com-missions. The department administers the zoning ordinance, subdivision regulations and the building code. It provides informa-tion and advice to the community and to the BOCC concerning growth and development in Calvert County. Its mission is to “maintain or improve the quality of life for county resi-dents by providing quality planning, zoning and code enforcement services to Calvert County at the direction of the BOCC,” ac-cording to a Calvert County press release.

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

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

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

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Quarterly Test of Alert and Notification System Sirens Rescheduled

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

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

The testing is conducted to enhance siren operation and increase public awareness of the alert and notification siren system. If the sirens sound at any other time, residents should tune to one of the local radio stations listed below for information and instructions. Contact the Calvert County Division of Emergency Management at 410-535-1600, ext. 2638, for additional emergency or disaster preparedness information.

Emergency Alert System stations include:

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Prince Fredrick will soon be the lo-cation of the newest museum in South-ern Maryland.

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

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

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

handle.“We try to make it as hands on as

possible,” he said. The museum would be open all

summer long and during the school year, Hayes said. They are seeking volun-teers to act as guides and to help run the museum.

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

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

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

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

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

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

more, Hayes said. For more information, including

ticket purchasing, visit www.space-flightamerica.org, call Hayes at 443-360-7280 or e-mail [email protected],

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Calvert Soon to Have New Museum

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


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

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Nearly 800 grandparents in Lusby are either raising or living with their grandchildren, according to Appeal Elemen-tary School Principal Charles Treft. In September, Appeal El-ementary held its first grandparents resource meeting to reach out to that subgroup.

Fliers went home with students with information about the grandparents resource group, said Joyce Smith, whose grandchild is a third grade

“I'm more than happy that someone cared about the grandparents,” Smith said.

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

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

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

“You need the village,” she said.Grandparents who raise their grandchildren perform a

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

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

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

to come share their experiences or get information. The next meeting will be Nov. 1. The topic will be math

strategies. For more information, call Appeal Elementary School at 410-535-7800 or visit aesweb.calvertnet.k12.md.us.

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

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

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

The McDonald’s Family Restaurants of Greater Wash-ington, D.C. honored Jon Cox, the Calvert County Teacher of the Year. Cox was recognized by the Maryland State Board of Education for excellence in instruction and leadership within the classroom and community.

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

The McDonald's Family Restaurants of Greater Wash-ington D.C. honored 6 additional Teachers of the Year from Maryland counties in the Greater Washington D.C. area with special “McTeacher of the Year” celebrations and as a result

donated a total of $6,100 throughout the 7 counties. “McDonald’s has a long history of supporting educa-

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

McDonald's legacy of charitable contributions to the community and support for education permits local schools to benefit from McTeacher of the Year Nights as a local fund raiser. The local Maryland McDonald’s restaurants annually honor Maryland's twenty-four Teachers of the Year nomi-nees as the official sponsor of The Teacher of the Year An-nual Cruise and as a sponsor for the Teacher of the Year Gala. McDonald’s has served as an official sponsor to the program for over 16 years.

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Supporting Grandparents, Supporting Students

Photo by Sarah Miller

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Appeal Elementary School is hosting a grandparents resource group.

McDonald’s Surprises Calvert County Teacher Of The Year With $500 for School Supplies And Donates $300 To Southern Middle School

Calvert County Teacher of the Year Jon Cox celebrates with his family and Ronald McDonald at the McDonald’s McTeacher of the Year Night Fundraising event.


Building a Support System for Local Businesses

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

In hopes of preventing more businesses from clos-ing, Barbee started Barbee Consulting Group, LLC, which provides business consulting services including current operation analysis, to-be business models, stra-tegic planning, change management, process improve-ment, and best practices implementation.

Barbee first started working in public relations while living in Hawaii after moving there for college. She originally worked for an interior design company but found herself doing more consulting work than ac-tually designing anything. When the Japanese stock market crashed and the tourism industry in Hawaii col-lapsed, Barbee and her husband moved back to main-land United States, settling near Barbee’s family in Tennessee. While in Tennessee, Barbee began working for a consulting firm and found her passion in public policy and public relations. She and her husband moved to Southern Maryland after Barbee accepted a job in Washington, D.C.

Barbee’s personal consulting firm started as a side project. She wanted to break away and start offer-ing targeted consulting services to small businesses in Southern Maryland. In November 2012, when she found

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

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

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

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

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

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Burglary Case #13-58467:A home in the 6800 block of Hallow-

ing Lane in Prince Frederick was burglar-ized on October 3 between 2 a.m. and 10 a.m. Two Play Station 3 games were stolen. Dep. N. Lenharr is investigating.

Theft from Vehicle Case #13-58477:Someone stole a black Garmin GPS

valued at $200 from an unlocked vehicle parked outside a home in the 2900 block of Karen Drive in Chesapeake Beach. Dep. T. Holt is investigating the theft which oc-curred overnight between Oct. 2 and 3.

Tampering with Vehicle Case #13-58503:A vehicle owner in the 200 block of

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

Burglary Case #13-58507:A burglary to a residence in the 1500

block of Lottie Fowler Road in Prince Fred-erick was discovered on Oct. 3. Nothing was taken. Dep. N. Lenharr is investigating.

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

Dep. C. Ward responded to the parking lot of the Prince Fred-erick Walmart for the report of a suspicious vehicle with 2 subjects sleeping inside it. Dep. Ward made contact with the two occupants who failed to offer an explanation as to why they were asleep in the parking lot. Ward detected the odor of burnt marijuana and alcohol. The owner of the vehicle, identified as Rhonda Lynn Bellemore, 57 of Prince Frederick, was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana less than 10 grams, possession of drug paraphernalia; aluminum foil used to smoke/inhale marijuana, and wear and carry a dangerous weapon; a slapjack.

Theft Case #13-58672:A woman was arrested for

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

Theft from Vehicle Case #13-58723:DFC W. Wells is investigating the theft

of a Garmin GPS, LG phone and prescrip-tion medications from an unlocked vehicle parked outside a home on Duchess Lane in Huntingtown that occurred between Octo-ber 3 and 4.

Theft from Vehicle Case #13-58924:Someone stole a Coach wallet worth

$50 from an unlocked vehicle parked in the 2100 block of Park Chesapeake Drive in Lusby overnight between Oct. 4 and 5. The victim’s purse was located on the side of the road. DFC R. Wilson is investigating.

Hit and Run, CDS Violation Case #13-58945:

On Oct. 6 at 4:11 p.m. DFC J. Denton responded to the area of Md. Rt. 231 near Mason Road for the report of a vehicle traveling eastbound matching the descrip-tion of a vehicle involved in a hit and run accident about 20 minutes prior in the same general area. The vehicle had struck an-other vehicle causing damage and then fled in a westbound direction toward Charles County at that time. Denton activated his emergency equipment and pulled in be-hind the suspect vehicle. The vehicle con-tinued to travel eastbound, turning right onto Thoroughbred Drive at a high rate of speed, passing other vehicles and traveling into oncoming traffic at times. The vehicle then made another right turn onto Avatar Way, ap-proaching a dead end. It then drove off road onto a dirt road leading to the power lines, striking an embankment. The driver, later identified as Mary Estella Hawkins, 46 of Lusby, exited the ve-hicle and began to flee on foot. The vehicle continued to drift before coming to rest at the bottom of a hill, carrying a passenger inside. The fleeing driver was given numer-ous loud commands to stop but she contin-ued to run until she fell. She was arrested and charged with possession of a schedule II drug; Crack Cocaine in sufficient quanti-ty to indicate an intent to distribute, posses-sion with intent to use drug paraphernalia; a silver digital scale, failure to stop after an accident, attempt to elude police, driving under the influence of alcohol and nu-merous other traffic violations. The passenger, Brian Keith Holland, Jr., 25 of Hughesville, was arrested and charged with possession of a schedule II drug; Crack Cocaine in sufficient quantity to indicate an intent to distribute and possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia; a silver digital scale.

Destruction of Property Case #13-59061:Six mailboxes and posts and two street

signs were damaged overnight between Oct. 5 and 6 along Ponds Wood Road, Terri Lane, Sunrise Drive and Moonbeam Av-enue in Huntingtown. DFC A. Mohler is investigating.

Burglary Case #13-59180:Unknown suspect(s) broke into the

Calvert Elks Lodge on Dares Beach Road in Prince Frederick between midnight and 12:08 a.m. on Oct. 7, causing $2650 in dam-age and stealing a small amount of cash. DFC P. Wood is investigating.

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

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

Go to http://www.co.cal.md.us/residents/safety/law/sheriff/ and click on the Crime Solv-ers 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.

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

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

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

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

Possession of Cocaine: On Oct. 4 at 8:04 p.m., Trooper First Class Lewis stopped a vehicle on Rt. 2 south of Mt. Harmony Lane in Sunderland for traffic violations. A strong odor of burnt marijuana was emitting from inside the vehicle. A search of the vehicle revealed that the passenger, Daniel M. Thompson, 33 of Owings, was in possession of marijuana, crack cocaine and drug paraphernalia. He was arrested and incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.

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

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A Calvert TraditionBy Sarah MillerStaff Writer

PRAD – A 36 Year Tradition

Patuxent River Appreciation Days (PRAD) is celebrating its 36th year on Oc-tober 12 and 13 at the Calvert Marine Mu-seum. Starting in 1978, PRAD is one of the longest running festivals in Southern Maryland.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Arts and Crafts – The Anchor of PRAD

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

Of the 28 artisans, seven are new to the festival. All artists submit applications and pictures of their work, which are juried. The arts and crafts are always a mix of new artists and artists from the previous year, according to PRAD Art and Craft Show Di-rector Gerry Wood.

Visitors will find booths offering jew-elry, ceramics, paintings, photographs, stained glass, wood, furniture, fiber arts, and more. New to PRAD this year, Dottie Bean of St. Leonard will debut her hand-crafted pillows, blankets, and bag holders. Ray and Phyllis Noble of Huntingtown will be selling handmade fused and stained glass, cocktail trays, and artworks. Nancy Donley, of Huntingtown, will show her hand-crafted shawls, wraps, and scarves while Mark McCoy of St. Inigoes will in-troduce his hand-made Adirondack chairs, blanket chests, cutting boards, and display cases.

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

Patuxent River Appreciation Days Schedule

Saturday, Oct. 12 and Sunday, Oct. 1310 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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

Live on the Big Stage - Saturday

10-10:45 a.m. RockFish11-11:45 a.m. Riverside South12-12:45 p.m. Country Memories1-1:45 p.m. Pond Scum2-2:45 p.m. Jay Armswothy and Eastern Tradition3-3:45 p.m. Calvert Dance Band

Live in the Corbin Pavilion - Saturday

10-10:45 a.m. Judy Cook11-11:45 a.m. Bob and Eric12-12:45 p.m. Folk Salad1-1:45 p.m. Some Assembly2-2:45 p.m. Patuxent Voices3-3:45 p.m. Judy Cook4-4:45 p.m. Harmony Grit

Live on the Big Stage - Sunday

1-1:45 p.m. California Ramblers3:15-4:30 p.m. Southern Maryland Jazz Band

Free Boat RidesFree harbor cruises will be offered on board 2 historic vessels: the 112 year old bugeye, Wm. B. Tennison, and the skipjacks Nathan of Dorchester and Dee of St. Mary’s plus:

Boat Building • Music stage and PavilionGreen Village • Petting Zoo-SaturdayPony Rides-Fee • Face Painting-Fee

Canoe rides and demonstrationsFree harbor cruises

Arts and Craft Show Food Court Wine Tasting • Local Produce

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Music, Games and the Bounty of the Patuxent

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

weekend. The “Green Village” features scores

of non-profit groups that celebrate the river in a wide variety of ways. There, visitors will be able to see exhibits, demonstrations, displays, and educational activities about green products, recycling, oyster restora-tion, native plants, wildlife, restoration ef-forts, live animals, and more.

Bounty of the Patuxent will be offered again at this year’s PRAD. On Saturday, lo-cal wineries will be offering wine tasting in the Corbin Pavilion. Local produce will be for sale as well as soaps, candles, candy, lo-cally formed oysters, and other homemade items. Because this has been so popular it is being given more space, McCormick said. The organizers make an effort to keep the Bounty of the Patuxent separate from the

arts and crafts booths. In addition to spectator activities,

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

PRAD is a great event to introduce any newcomers to Calvert County, Stur-rock said.

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

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

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

Non-profit organizations are welcome to join the parade with cash prizes offered for best float entries. To enter floats or or-ganizations into the parade, contact Randy Geck at [email protected].

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

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This letter’s in response to Commissioner Evan Slaughenhoupt’s letter Oct. 3, Calvert Gazette, which was in response to Mrs. Bubser’s letter Sept. 26, Commission-ers Must Institute a 100% No Smoking Policy at County Parks.

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

Commissioner Slaughenhoupt has the right to dis-agree, but I could not disagree with him more. It’s about protecting our vulnerable children and residents who can-not protect themselves from the disease and death that comes from the exposure to secondhand smoke. The kids do not have a voice, we must advocate for them. This is very personal to me, since my father passed away due to complications related to secondhand smoke. He was a Salesman, for over 37 years, sitting in people’s homes, sell-ing insurance and was exposed to secondhand smoke.

This is not about the smoker; it’s about the effects of secondhand smoke. “We are not asking to take any-thing away from the smoker”. We just don’t want smok-ers, smoking around our kids at the parks. Smokers must abstain from smoking if going to a restaurant, attending a Nats, O’s or Redskins game or concert, taking two to five hours. This is not an unreasonable request; it’s about keep-ing our children and residents healthy and safe.

Take away the personal reasons and we’re looking at many health issues. I work in the healthcare industry and see the direct effects of secondhand smoke firsthand and it’s downright ugly. I have been a Cub and Boy Scout leader, along with being a Northern Calvert Little League, NCLL, baseball Coach for over 7 years and I see parents smoking at the parks; moving them to the parking lot to smoke, is not addressing the health and safety issue. There is no risk-free level of exposure to secondhand smoke. A 100% smoking ban is the only healthy solution! I am very disappointed the Commissioners are overlooking the health and well-being of our children and county residents.

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

Our County Police, teach the D.A.R.E. program to our schools, Boy Scouts and Girl

Scouts; teaching students good decision making skills, to help them lead safe and healthy lives. Students are taught the dangers of nicotine, smoking and the hazards of sec-ondhand smoke. Our kids should not be subjected to sec-ondhand smoke when they are engaging in healthy, sports related activities at the parks.

How can you put a price on our kid’s lives, by sug-gesting “raising taxes” as a primary concern to cover the cost of signs? People can self-police, and with No Smoking signs posted throughout the parks, most people will obey. Again, it’s about the effects of secondhand smoke, not the smoker. Please do the right thing and adopt a 100% To-bacco Free Policy at our Calvert County parks. Our kids are worth it!

Our Commissioners must provide a safe and healthy environment at our parks for everyone. To date, they have not done enough. I need your support, please contact our Commissioners and demand that a 100% Tobacco Free policy be instituted at our parks: 410-535-1600, x2201 or [email protected].

Pete Ervin Owings, Md.

(This letter was written on behalf of my father’s leg-acy-Edward J. Ervin Jr.-1923-2012-My Dad , My Mentor, My Hero…from “The Greatest Generation”)

Adopt a 100% Tobacco Free Policy at County Parks; Our Kids Are Worth It!

Response to Opinion of Instituting a 100% No Smoking Policy

at County Parks

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TERSto the Editor

This letter refers to a 4 column, full-page letter written by Beth M. Bubser on Thursday, Sept. 26, "Commissioners MUST INSTITUTE A 100% No Smoking Policy at County Parks".

She is referring to a sign in the parks that informs smokers to be courteous by smoking only in parking areas. This, however, is not good enough for her.

She states in her letter, "I am not asking to restrict the rights of my fellow citizens." Then what do you call her demand?

Although she mentioned facts and figures, we are talking about wide-open, out-door areas--not indoor facilities. I feel this should be taken into consideration. I feel the commissioners did the right thing in establishing a smoking area for some of our fellow citizens -- even if it is in a "restricted" area.

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

Doris NerlNorth Beach, Md.


October Declared as End Hunger in Calvert County Month

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From My Backyard to Our Bay is a small but powerful booklet that was first developed by the Baltimore Soil Conserva-tion District. From there, several counties repub-lished 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.

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

From My Backyard to Our Bay

A Calvert County Resident’s Guide to

Improving Our Environment and Natural Resources

This is the sixth in a series of articles that Mary Ann Scott ([email protected]) 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!

If you are fortunate enough to live within 1,000 feet of tidal waters or tidal wetlands, then you have some special obligations. Good stewardship in this area

has a direct and immediate impact on the Chesapeake Bay. Photo from http://www.chesapeakebaysampler.com

The Critical Area Continued from last week…Restrictions apply to Critical Area activi-ties such as clearing or pruning trees or brush, timber harvesting, removing vegetation, and increasing either pervi-ous or impervious surfaces (areas that either can or can’t absorb water). Violations carry fines of up to $10,000 per day, or may result in having to undo and/or remediate the work. So to be safe (and to protect our Bay!), contact the Calvert County Department of Planning and Zoning at 410-535-1600 ext 2356 before taking any actions that will affect the Critical Area, including the 100-foot buffer, or to determine if your property falls within the Critical Area. Typical Violations • Building or grading without a permit in

the Critical Area. • Clearing or pruning trees and/or

vegetation, either living or dead, in both the Critical Area and the Critical Area buffer.

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

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

These activities may not be violations if the property owner has proper approval from the local planning and zoning office and a building and/or grading permit is displayed on the property. If you see work that you think may be a Critical Area violation, call the Calvert County Department of Planning and Zoning at 410-535-1600, ext. 2356.

Where to get help with… CRITICAL AREA ISSUES • Calvert County Dept. of Planning and

Zoning – 410-535-1600 ext. 2356 • Maryland Chesapeake Bay Critical

Area Commission – dnr.state.md.us/criticalarea

• Chesapeake Bay Foundation – 410-268-8833, A Citizen’s Guide to Mary-land’s Critical Areas Program – cbf.org/document.doc?id=162

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The Maryland State Senate and Calvert County Board of Commissioners officially de-clare October as End Hunger In Calvert County Month.

Did you know …End Hunger’s partner food pantries serve

over 850 families every single week. During the month of October, End Hunger

In Calvert County has several events for indi-viduals, families, groups and businesses to get involved and #givewhereyoulive.

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

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

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

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

and the race begins at 8:30AM. The course is 3.1 miles and is part of Calverton’s cross-coun-try trail. Registration is $35 and includes a race day t-shirt and swag bag. More information and a link to register is on our website, endhunger-calvert.org

Third, our 3rd Annual Bike, Truck and Car Show is also happening on October 19th from 9AM – 3PM (rain date October 26th) at Bay-side Chevrolet in Prince Frederick. All years, makes and models are welcome and we have lots of awards to give away. Entry is $10 per car and spectators are FREE! New this year, is a performance from Sam Grow!

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

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

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

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

Together We Can,Jacqueline Miller

Director of Awareness#givewhereyoulive


Roosevelt Willie Brooks, 89Roosevelt Willie

Brooks, 89, of Clinton, Md., passed away on Sept. 22, at Future Care Pinev-iew Nursing & Rehabilita-tion Center, Clinton, Md. Roosevelt Willie Brooks was born to the late David and Elizabeth Chase Brooks on March 6, 1924 in Calvert County, Maryland. He entered into eternal rest on Sept. 22 after a lengthy illness. Roosevelt joined Young’s United Methodist Church at an early age. He was educated in the pub-lic school in Calvert County, Maryland. He began a courtship with the late Marie Chase and started a family that resulted in seven children; later he married the late Amelia Mackall. Roosevelt favorite baseball team was the Baltimore Orioles. He loved baseball, fishing, gardening, play-ing horseshoes, family gather-ings and getting plenty of rest. Roosevelt was proceeded in death by: (two sons) Robert and Chuck Brooks; (four sisters) Martha Smith, Annie McCall, Ada Rice and Marie Harp-er; (five brothers) Clyde Brooks Sr., Maurice Brooks, Herbert Brooks, Theodore Brooks and George Brooks. He leaves to cherish his memory: Roo-sevelt Brooks Jr., Gladys Wood (Dor-etha), Alice Jenkins, Carl Brooks, Calvin Brooks (Carrie), Albert Brooks (Bobbi), and (step-daughter) Myrtle Harvey; (three sisters-in-law) Bernice Brooks, Violet Brooks and Vanessa Brooks; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren and host of nephews, nieces, relatives and a special friend James Thomas. Funeral service was held on Saturday, Sept. 28, at 11 a.m., at Sewell Funeral Home, Prince Frederick, Md. with El-der Lowell Thomas, Sr. officiating. The interment was at Young’s Church Cemetery, Huntingtown, Md. The pallbearers were Melvin Giles, Dwight Giles, Donald Steph-ney, Wilson Parran, Sr., Clar-ence Harris and Stanley Harris. The honorary pallbearers were James Thomas and Robert Booze. Funeral arrangements provided by Sewell Funeral Home, Prince Frederick, Md.

Karen LaVonne Sykes, 68Karen LaVonne Sykes,

68, of Tracy’s Landing, lost her battle to pancreatic cancer at her home on Sept. 27.

She is survived by her beloved husband, Walt, of 36 years; children Erin Her-ring (Isaac); Jeffrey Sykes (Meghan) and Jacqueline Russell (William); siblings Brian, Warren, Bob, Brad, Bill, Cathy, Linnea, and Janet; nine grandchildren Mor-gan, Noah, Sam, Jude, Jack, Caroline, Henry, Hunter, and Maddie; and a host of nieces, nephews, and dear family and friends.

Karen was born in Seattle, Washington March 25, 1945 to Warren and Wanda White. She attended Brigham Young University in Utah and moved to Maryland in the 1970’s. After working in human resources for Vitro Engineering and Force 3, she found her dream job as an archivist at the Calvert County His-torical Society. Karen’s great loves in life were her family, especially her grandchildren, her church, the Calvert County Historical Soci-ety, genealogy, and traveling with her husband and VMI friends. She was a devout member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and spent many hours in service to her fellow man and God. Karen was also an avid reader, gardener, and she loved baking home-made goods, chocolate, and spending time with her dogs. She loved all holidays, Christ-mas being her most favorite.

A visitation was held from 11 a.m. until 12:30 p.m., on Friday, Oct. 4, with funeral ser-vice to follow at 1 p.m., at The Church of Je-sus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Burial service was at Chesapeake Highlands Memorial Gar-dens. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the LDS church, Calvert Ward or the Calvert County Historical Society. On-line condolences may be made to www.raus-chfuneralhomes.com.

Isabel May Scattergood Whitt, 94

Isabel May Scatter-good Whitt died Sept. 26, in Solomons, Md. She was 94. Isabel was born Sept. 6, 1919 in London, On-tario, Canada to Isabelle Dunbar and Walter Scat-tergood, and was raised primarily in Chicago’s Hyde Park. She

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

Isabel worked until the age of 88. Her career included positions with Oak Ridge National Laboratories during World War II; Bell Telephone; the Chi-cago Daily News; the Madison County, NC Board of Education; Carolina Realty in Sylva, N.C.; and the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce. She was an avid seamstress and a charter member of Dogwood Crafters, Inc. in Dillsboro, N.C., where her beautiful handwork was much appreciated. Isabel was especially fond of her many adopted pets. She also had a deep love of all nature and took pleasure in tending her gardens and watching the many birds at her feeders. She enjoyed traveling and new adven-tures throughout her life.

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

In lieu of flowers, and as a tribute to Isabel’s love of her special pets, me-morial contributions may be made to the Calvert County Humane Society or an animal shelter in your hometown. Memorial services are private. To leave condolences visit www.rauschfuneral-homes.com.

Irene Mauler Ashton, 97Irene Mauler Ashton,

97, of Millsboro, Del., for-merly of North Beach and Prince Frederick, passed away Sept. 25, at her resi-dence. She was born Oct. 2, 1915 in Baltimore to Frank and Laura (Mattsen) Mauler. Irene was raised in Baltimore and attended public school until the 6th grade when she had to become a parent to her brothers and sisters. Irene mar-ried Richard R. Ashton in 1940 and they enjoyed forty years of marriage. After their marriage, Irene and Richard lived in Dundalk, Mt. Rainier, Hyattsville, and settled in North Beach in the early 1960’s. Mr. Ashton passed away in 1980, Irene moved to Prince Frederick, and has lived in Delaware for the past five years. Irene was primarily a homemaker. She was a member of North Beach Union Church, the Mt. Rainier Brentwood Li-ons Club and the Mt. Rainier Eastern Star Adah Chapter. Irene enjoyed crab-bing and steaming the crabs she caught, bowling, ceramics, and spending time with her friends and family.

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

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

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

Lloyd Matthew Jones, Sr., 70Lloyd Matthew Jones,

Sr., 70, of Huntingtown, Md., passed away on Sept. 26, at his residence. Lloyd Matthew Jones, Sr., was born on August 21, 1943 to the late Charles Franklin and Eva Coby Jones in Calvert County, Maryland. Lloyd was the second of eleven siblings. He received his primary education from the Calvert County public school system. Soon thereafter he entered into a court-ship with Olivia Tyler and were united in marriage on February 8, 1964. During their marriage nine children were born, Lloyd Matthew, Jr., Yvonne Felicia, Melvin Royce, Troy Austin and Ross Anthon. Four children were deceased: Joyce Juanita, Michael Orlandus and two infants. The Jones house was indeed full of excitement, adventure and the cu-riosity that comes with the territory of not one, but six bubbly children, which filled the house with joy. He adored his wife Olivia, better known as Baby Sis. By this time many of Lloyd’s special attractions became apparent. He en-joyed the finer things in life. Lloyd was a very stylish dresser. He loved wearing Stacy Adam shoes, wide brim hats and fine cologne. When he got dressed, you knew he was in the house, you would smell his cologne down the hall. In his worldly days he was called “Cold Duck, Big Hat, Gun Totting, Boss Suits, Stacey Adam Shoes Jones, but to his wife, Lloyd was her heart. But when he left that type of life be-hind, he became the man of her dreams. Lloyd hobbies were: cooking, land-scaping, family leisure time and relax-ing at home. One of his greatest joys was raising his oldest grandson TJ and TJ’s children. Some of Lloyd’s favor-ite movies were: Finding Nemo, Lady and the Tramp, Lion King, Madagas-car and Western movies like Buck and the Preacher. Also, he was very edu-cational and involved in the govern-ment, politics, NAACP and the Concern Black Men. He enjoyed watching CNN News. It gave him great joy to wit-ness the inauguration of our first black president, President Barrack Obama.

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Lloyd was employed at a variety of jobs. He was a construction laborer at various location. He worked at the Hughesville Shelter, Tri-County Community Action. Also, he worked for Catholic Charity as a van driver for the Homeless Shelter. It was truly a joyous occasion when Lloyd answered the call of the LORD when he was baptized this year in the name of Je-sus Christ. God had answered his wife’s prayer. It was a delight for them to attend church together and enjoy the service of the LORD. God has been so good to Lloyd during his final days. God blessed him tremendously to continue to drive, cook, mow the lawn and fix up the house. He leaves to celebrate and cherish his memories, his beloved wife, Olivia Jones; four sons and one daughter, Lloyd Jones, Jr., Yvonne Jones, Melvin Jones, Troy Jones, and Ross Jones; Nineteen grandchildren; fourteen great grand-children; two daughters-in-law, Barbara Jones, Kenyada Jones; one son-in-law, Gordon James; one sister, Lorelei Savoy; ten brothers, Charles Jones (deceased), Delano Jones (Agnes), Melvin Jones (Barbara), Larry Jones (Maggie), Loren-zo Jones (Faye), Carson Jones, Rodney Jones (deceased) Alvin Jones (Jacque-line), Ellison Jones (deceased) Colbert Jones (Pam); one aunt, Audrey Mackall; one uncle, Robert Coby; three brothers-in-law, Daniel Hurley, William Edward Jones and Earl Smith; nine sisters-in-law, Agnes Jones, Barbara Jones, Faye Jones, Maggie Jones, Pam Jones, Jacqueline, Stella Hurley, Gloria Jones, Cora Smith; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He had three special friends, William Edward Jones, Maurice Lake and Michael Gough. Also, three special mothers: Mother Carolyn Gray, Mother Viola Carroll and Mother Evelyn King. Funeral service was held on Thursday, Oct. 3, at 11a.m., at Mt. Gethsemane Holiness Church, Huntingtown, Md., with Elder Clifford Hearst officiating. The interment was at Apostolic Faith Church Cemetery, Owings, Md. The pallbearers were Charles Jones, Raymond Jones, Dela-no Jones, Jr., Ford Harris, Loren-zo Jones, Jr., and Melvin Jones, Jr. Funeral arrangements provided by Sewell Funeral Home, Prince Frederick, Md.

Edward Lucic, Sr., 90Edward “Ed” Lucic,

Sr., 90 of Lusby, Md., for-merly of Berwyn Heights, Md., passed away on Oct. 2, at Georgetown Univer-sity Hospital. He was born on December 15, 1922 in Greenville, Pa., to the late Frank and Barbara Lucic. He married Irene Matusz Lucic on Oct. 7, 1944 in Greenville, Pa., and she preceded him in death on March 17, 1978. He married Mary Catherine Richards Lucic on No-vember 28, 1992 in Hollidaysburg, Pa.

Ed graduated from Penn High School in Greenville, PAa.,in 1940 and worked at the Greenville Steel Car Co. from March, 1942 to February, 1943. He enlisted in the U.S. Army on December 5, 1942 and was activated on February 19, 1943. He rose to the rank of Corporal

with the 63rd Army Airway Commu-nications System Group as a Commu-nication Supply Technician. He served overseas during the World War II Asi-atic Pacific Theatre and China Offensive and Defensive. He was the recipient of two Bronze Star Medals, WWII Victory Medal and Good Conduct. He was hon-orably discharged on February 4, 1946. Upon returning home, Ed attended the University of Maryland College, gradu-ating in 1952 with a BS in Business and Public Administration. He also attended Shenango Community College in Sha-ron, PA and Thiel College in Greenville, PA. Ed worked as a Contract Admin-istrator with the Naval Sea Command and retired in 1974. He went on to be an Entrepreneur. He was a member of the VFW, Phillips-Kleiner Post 5627, Col-lege Park, MD; American Legion, Arick L. Lore Post 274, Lusby, Md.; Knights of Columbus, Council 9258, Solo-mons, Md. and the Chesapeake Water Association.

Ed is survived by his wife of 20 years, Mary C. “Kay” Lucic of Lusby, Md.; children, Kathleen Sasser of Flor-ence, Mass., Edward Lucic, Jr. and wife Carol of Glen Burnie, Md., Evelyn Med-calf and husband Tom of Wellington, Fla., Beatrice Sanders of Greenbelt, Md., Paul Lucic of Va., and Diana Kelley and husband Jay of Laurel, Md.; grand-children, Beau Sasser, Nicholas Lucic, Lurie Sasser, Sarah Medcalf, Kate Med-calf, Alexa Kelley, and Katerina Sand-ers; great grandchildren, Luke, Ella, and Jake Sasser. Pallbearers will be Edward Lucic, Jr., Paul Lucic, Jay Kelley, Jack Richards, Robert Richards, and James Helfrich.

The family recieved friends on Wednesday, Oct. 9, from 6 to 8 p.m., in the Rausch Funeral Home, where a prayer service was offered at 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be of-fered on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2013 at 10 AM in Our Lady Star of the Sea Catho-lic Church, 225 Alexander Street, Solo-mons, Md., with Monsignor Michael Wilson officiating. Interment will follow at Fort Lincoln Cemetery, Brentwood, Md. The family request contributions to be made to Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church Building Fund and or the American Cancer Society.

Thomas Edward Paddy, 86Thomas Edward Pad-

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

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

Tommy was preceded in death by his loving wife of 55 years, Gladys F. Paddy; five brothers, Maurice “Roy”, James J. Albert W., Arthur W., and Rob-ert L. Paddy; and seven sisters Dorothy Patterson, Frances King, Edna Paddy, Marian Lyons, Margaret Phipps, Betty Clark, and Emma Morgan. He is sur-vived by his loving daughter, Mary Ellen Paddy of Deale; sister Doris Co-chran of Chesapeake Beach; step-sons R. Wayne Gordy of Chesapeake Beach and R. Warren Gordy of Huntingtown. Also surviving are eight grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren; 29 great-great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews, and his companion Joycelyn H. Patrick.

Family and friends were received Monday, Oct. 7, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m., at Rausch Funeral Home, where a funeral service and celebration of life was held Tuesday, 11 a.m. Interment will follow at Wesley Cemetery, Prince Fred-erick. In lieu of flowers, memorial dona-tions may be made to Calvert Hospice. To leave condolences visit www.rausch-funeralhomes.com.

Col. Donald Eugene SongerCol. Donald Eugene

Songer, of Solomons, Maryland, passed away at his residence on Sept. 26. In March, 2013, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Wanda M. Songer. Don left us on the 71st anniversary of their marriage. Colonel Songer was a decorated veteran of World War II, Korea, and Viet Nam. He loved his country, his beloved United States Air Force, flying airplanes, work-ing in his wood shop, and was an avid golfer. Don and Wanda moved to the Asbury Solomons Community in 2000, and lived in Colorado Springs, Colo., for the previous thirty years. Don re-tired from the Air Force in 1970, having served in the Army Air Corps, the Iowa National Guard, and the USAF since en-

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

Louise Ann Errico, 92Louise Ann Errico, age 92, of Dis-

trict Heights, Maryland passed away Tuesday, Oct. 1, at the Bradford Oaks Nursing Center , Clinton, Maryland. She is the wife of the late Emilio Errico, who passed away in December 1996. She is the loving mother of Charles “Charlie” Errico and the late Theresa Whitlock and Madeline Errico. Grand-mother of Brian, James and Tasey Whit-lock. She is also survived by her sib-lings, Joe Zanelotti, Ralph Zanelotti and Rose Cunningham.

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

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

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Book Art Auction at Calvert Library Prince Frederick

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pre-Registration is required and the program is free to all Calvert County residents. Please call Maureen Tores at 410-535-0892 Ext. 2201 or email [email protected].

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By Kimberly AlstonContributing Writer

The public is invited to the Just 4 Girlz second annual expo on Saturday, Oct. 12, advertised as “a day of motiva-tion and inspiration for GIRLZ of all ages”.

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

Each year, the event holds a different main event. While last year’s was a fashion show, this year the expo

will feature a pulmonary Miss Teen DC and Maryland, as well as a Junior Miss DC and Maryland beauty pageant. Additionally, the expo is designed to have something for everyone who attends to enjoy. The expo will promote lo-cal businesses and entertainment while encouraging at-tendees through personal testimonies by invited speakers. All of the performers in the event will be youth, rather than adult professionals to encourage attendees that achieving their dreams is very possible.

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

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

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

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

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Thursday, Oct. 10

Mixed Business Ruddy Duck Brewery and

Grill (13200 Dowell Rd, Dow-ell) – 8 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 11

Random ImpactToot’s Bar (23971 Mervell

Dean Rd, Hollywood) – 8:30 p.m

Some AssemblyThe Westlawn Inn (9200

Chesapeake Avenue, North Beach) – 7:30

Big Money Band Ruddy Duck Brewery and


Saturday, Oct. 12

R&R TrainToot’s Bar (23971 Mervell


The Not So Modern Jazz Quartet

The Westlawn Inn (9200 Ches-apeake Avenue, North Beach)

– 7:30 p.m.

Swamp Dog Ruddy Duck Brewery and


Sunday, Oct. 13

Chesapeake Community Chorus Practice

Huntington United Methodist Church (4020 Hunting Creek Rd., Huntingtown)- -4 to 6

p.m.

Monday, Oct. 14

Bud Light Karaoke Challenge

Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Rd, Hollywood) – 8:30

p.m

Trivia Ruddy Duck Brewery and


Tuesday, Oct. 15

$2 TuesdayToot’s Bar (23971 Mervell


Dylan GalvinRuddy Duck Brewery and


Wednesday, Oct. 16

Team TriviaToot’s Bar (23971 Mervell


Fire in the StoveBy Kimberly AlstonContributing Writer

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

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

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

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

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

The Beginners Potter’s Wheel and Alternative Firing Techniques class will take place on various days beginning on Saturday, Oct. 12 and ending on Sat-urday, Nov. 16. The class is broken up into eight sessions. All Saturday classes will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and classes during the week will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Advanced registration is required for the class. There is a fee of $285 for member and $300 for non-members. In addition, there is a $10 fee due to the instructor at the class for use of Raku clay, glazes and raku kiln. Call 410-236-4640 to register. For more information, visit www.annmariegarden.org.

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Thursday, Oct. 10

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

Bring little ones for movies and a story. This Week’s feature is Backyardigans Into the Deep. 410-326-5289

• Calvert ConversationsCalvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach – 10 to 11 a.m.

An informal discussion of local history of interest to long-time Calvertonians and newbies. Complimentary coffee and tea. Come, relax in our living room, and share or learn something new! 410-257-2411

• Kids Just Want to Have FunCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Exciting events for children grades K-3 that ex-plore worlds of reading, science, culture, and more! Please register. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862

• Affordable Health Care Act Information ForumSt. John Vianney Catholic Church, 105 Vianney Lane, Prince Frederick – 7 to 9 p.m.

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

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

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

Friday, Oct. 11

• On Pins & NeedlesCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 1 to 4 p.m.

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

Saturday, Oct. 12

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

Chess enthusiasts—or wannabe enthusiasts—please join us (with or without your own chess set) at the library the second Saturday of each month. All ages and levels welcome! 410-257-2411

• PlaytimeCalvert 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, con-nect 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

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


• PlaytimeCalvert 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, con-nect 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. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862

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

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

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

Children will experience adventure and fun in the world of folk and fairy tales! Please register. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862

Monday, Oct. 14

• Library Closed for Columbus Day. All day.

Tuesday, Oct. 15

• Board of Trustees meetingCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 2 to 5 p.m.

Calvert Library Board of Trustees monthly meeting. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862

• Yes, You CAN Use a ComputerCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Microsoft Word. Beginners can learn how to use Microsoft Word to create, edit, save, and print documents. The training will last one hour and will take place in a small group. Please register. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862

• The Power of Civility in Contemporary SocietyCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 6 to 7:30 p.m.

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

Tuesday, Oct. 15

• Book DiscussionCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 7 to 8:30 p.m.

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

Wednesday, Oct. 16

• PlaytimeCalvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 10:25 to 10:55 a.m.


• Yes, You CAN Use a ComputerCalvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach – 2 to 3 p.m.

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

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

King Peggy by Peggielene Bartels and Elea-nor Herman. The story of an American secretary, her royal destiny, and the inspiring story of how she changed an African village. 410-257-2101

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

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


&Out About Community EventsOctober All Month Long

• Maryland State Field Hockey FestivalTeam registrations are now being accepted for

the 2nd Annual Maryland State Field Hockey Fes-tival scheduled for the weekend of Nov. 16 and 17, in the Eldersburg area of Carroll County, Md. The Festival is open to all travel level school, recreation and club teams; and is hosted by the Majestx FHC. Competition is available in the Girl’s U11, U13, U15, 17, U19 and Coed 21 & Older age levels. All teams are guaranteed four (50 minute) games, with addi-tional play-off and championship being scheduled where applicable. The first and second place teams in all age levels will receive team and individual awards. The registration deadline is Friday, Nov. 4. For additional information contact either Gayle at [email protected] or Mike at [email protected]. Registration forms are available at usamateursports.com/fh_summer

• Thanksgiving Weekend Soccer TournamentThe Central Maryland Soccer Association

will sponsor two levels of soccer competition over the Thanksgiving Holiday. The Cornucopia I tour-nament is for non-travel level in-house recreation council, C.Y.O. and similar type teams; the Cor-nucopia II tournament is designed for the more competitive travel, club and school level teams. Boys and girls competition is available in both events. Both competitions are sched-uled to take place in Westminster, Md. The Cornucopia I is a nonaffiliated event for the dual age groupings of U8, 10, 12 and 14 years of age. The Cornucopia II is an USSF youth affiliated event for single age group-ings of 8 through 14 and dual age 16U and 18U. Both tournament’s features round-robin competition, with all teams being guaran-teed a minimum of three games with play-offs and championships where applicable. The tournament registration deadline is Nov. 15. Additional information and registration material is available on the tournament’s web page located at cmsasoccer.com. For additional information, con-tact us at [email protected].

Thursday, Oct. 10

• October Business After Hours 70 Church Street Prince Frederick, 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Hosted by Calvert County Historical Society, DreamWeavers Events Catering Café. Join us as we celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Calvert County Historical Society. Guests will be given a tour of the first floor of Linden House and the archives by CCHS Board members and volunteers. Guests may also do a self-guided tour while enjoying delicious hors d’ oeuvres from DreamWeaver Events Catering Café.

• Sea Squirts: Feathers, Shells, & Claws, Oh My!Calvert Marine Museum, 10:30 to 11 a.m. Explore the animal world by looking at how animals protect themselves. Piece together all the clues about animal defenses through games, stories, and by visiting the exhibits. FREE drop-in program for children age 18 months to three years and their caregivers.

• Tour of the Maryland Archaeological Conser-vation Laboratory Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum, 10515 Mackall Road, St. Leonard, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. 410-586-8501 • www.jefpat.org Enjoy a free behind-the-scenes tour of the Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory, a state-of-the-art facility that houses more than 8 million artifacts, including collections from every county in Maryland. Visitors can get up close and personal with our conservators and collections. Group tours are offered year round for a small fee. Call or email [email protected] for more information. Res-ervations are not required.

Friday, Oct. 11

• Dance Party4025 4th Street, North Beach, 2 p.m.

Take a look at our vintage jukebox and have a “freeze dance” party with music from the 1950s.

FREE recommended for ages 1-5

• Roast Pork DinnerAmerican Legion Post 206, Chesapeake Beach, 5:30 to 7 p.m.

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

Saturday, Oct. 12

• Patuxent River Appreciation Days 2013: FREE Family Fun For All Ages!Calvert Marine Museum, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Patuxent River Appreciation Days (PRAD) is celebrating its 36th year at the Calvert Marine Mu-seum. Starting in 1978, PRAD is one of the longest running festivals in Southern Maryland. This year promises two days of free family fun for all. During PRAD, admission to the museum will be free. Additional parking will be provided across the street from the museum at no additional cost. PRAD is made possible through the generous support of the Calvert County Board of Commis-sioners. The arts and craft show with over thirty artists and local food vendors will be located in the museum’s parking lot on both days of the festival. The two music stages will host live performances including RockFish, Country Memories, Pond Scum, Celtic ConFusion and many more. Children can build their own toy boats while the whole family can enjoy free cruises aboard the Wm. B. Tennison, Na-than of Dorchester, and Dee of St. Mary’s. You will also be able to row in canoes in the boat basin throughout the weekend. The “Green Village” features scores of non-profit groups that celebrate the river in a wide variety of ways. There, you will be able to see exhibits, demonstrations, displays, and educational activities about green products, recycling, oyster restoration, native plants, wildlife, restoration efforts, live ani-mals, and more. Back by popular demand is “Bounty of the Patux-ent.” On Saturday, local wineries will be offering wine tasting in the Corbin Pavilion. Local produce will be for sale as well as soaps, candles, candy, lo-cally formed oysters, and other homemade items. The annual PRAD Parade with a one mile route along Solomons Island Road will begin Sunday at 2:00pm. Non-profit organizations are welcome to join the parade with cash prizes offered for best float entries. To enter your float or organization, contact Randy Geck at [email protected]. For more information about PRAD, including a complete schedule of events, visit www.pradinc.org, or call 410-326-2042, ext. 41.

• Country DanceAmerican Legion Post 206, Chesapeake Beach, 7 p.m.

For a fun time, come to the Country Dance at the American Legion 206. If you can’t dance, teach-ers will be available to give instruction. One hour lessons commence at 7 p.m. followed by dancing from 8 p.m. until midnight. The modest price of $15 per person includes soft drinks or draft beer and light munchies. Hosted by the American Legion 206 in the upper level Ballroom in Chesapeake Beach on Route 260. Public warmly welcomed. For informa-tion call 301-855-6466. www.ALPost206.org

• Folk Salad TrioCalvert Marine Museum’s Corbin Pavilion 12 to 11:45 p.m.

The Folk Salad Trio will be sailing out with all our nautical songs for the Patuxent River Apprecia-tion Days at the, for PRAD. Attractions include: boat building, green village, petting zoo (Saturday), pony rides (fee), face painting (fee), canoe rides and dem-onstrations, FREE harbor cruises, arts & crafts, food court, wine tasting - and of course, live music! And stick around, because our other favorite band, Har-mony Grit, will be performing at 4. There’s a lot to do, see and listen to at PRAD on Saturday and Sun-

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

Sunday, Oct. 13

• Patuxent River Appreciation Days 2013: FREE Family Fun For All Ages!Calvert Marine Museum, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Patuxent River Appreciation Days (PRAD) is celebrating its 36th year at the Calvert Marine Mu-seum. Starting in 1978, PRAD is one of the longest running festivals in Southern Maryland. This year promises two days of free family fun for all. During PRAD, admission to the museum will be free. Additional parking will be provided across the street from the museum at no additional cost. PRAD is made possible through the generous support of the Calvert County Board of Commis-sioners. The arts and craft show with over thirty artists and local food vendors will be located in the museum’s parking lot on both days of the festival. The two music stages will host live performances including RockFish, Country Memories, Pond Scum, Celtic ConFusion and many more. Children can build their own toy boats while the whole family can enjoy free cruises aboard the Wm. B. Tennison, Na-than of Dorchester, and Dee of St. Mary’s. You will also be able to row in canoes in the boat basin throughout the weekend. The “Green Village” features scores of non-profit groups that celebrate the river in a wide variety of ways. There, you will be able to see exhibits, demonstrations, displays, and educational activities about green products, recycling, oyster restoration, native plants, wildlife, restoration efforts, live ani-mals, and more. Back by popular demand is “Bounty of the Patux-ent.” On Saturday, local wineries will be offering wine tasting in the Corbin Pavilion. Local produce will be for sale as well as soaps, candles, candy, lo-cally formed oysters, and other homemade items. The annual PRAD Parade with a one mile route along Solomons Island Road will begin Sunday at 2:00pm. Non-profit organizations are welcome to join the parade with cash prizes offered for best float entries. To enter your float or organization, contact Randy Geck at [email protected]. For more information about PRAD, including a complete schedule of events, visit www.pradinc.org, or call 410-326-2042, ext. 41.

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

Start the day with a yummy breakfast featur-ing Hot Cakes, Sausage, Scrapple, Bacon, Scram-bled Eggs, Home Fries, Biscuits, Fruit, and Chip Beef. Hosted by the American Legion Auxiliary in the upper level Dining Hall in Chesapeake Beach on Route 260. Public Welcome. Adults $10; kids 6-12 $5; kids under 6 free. Bloody Marys will be avail-able for a nominal charge. For information call 301-855-6466 or visit www.ALPost206.org.

Monday, Oct. 14

• Rabies ClinicSt. Mary’s County Fairgrounds, 6 p.m.

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

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

Vaccinations are $10 each. With proof of cur-rent vaccination, shots will be good for 3 years. Without proof of current vaccination, shots will be good for 1 year.

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

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

• Get Kids MovingSolomons Elite Fitness, 6 p.m.

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

Exercise made fun in this 1 hour class for kids to get their blood flowing, energy levels reached and social skills learned. Bring your son/daughter to this 1-hour drop off class and let them exercise with new friends. REQUIRED: Pre-Register at solomonselitefitness.com or by calling (240)242-9348 to make sure you child/children have a spot reserved.

Tuesday, Oct. 15

• Zumba at St. Mary’s Sunshine CenterMoakley Street., Leonardtown, 6 p.m.A fun energetic aerobic work-out with a Latin

inspired routine. Zumba every Tuesday and Thurs-day evening from 6 to 7 p.m., at St. Mary’s Sunshine Center in Leonardtown on Moakley Street. The cost is $5 a class or $25 for a 6 class pass.

Wednesday, Oct. 16

• Stained Glass: Next Steps Annmarie Garden, 6pm-9pm

Annmarie Garden will present. Continue re-fining your stained glass skills in this 5-part series. Choose from a broad variety of projects and create a 20-30 piece suncatcher/panel using the copper foil technique. Must take the Intro to Stained Glass class first. This series is great to take again and again--just choose a different project each time! Cost is $115 for members and $130 for non-members. There is a materials fee of $10-25 due to instructor at class, depending on the glass you choose. Advanced regis-tration required. Call 410-326-4640 to register.

Thursday, Oct. 17

• Sea Squirts: Feathers, Shells, & Claws, Oh My!Calvert Marine Museum, 10:30 to 11 a.m. Explore the animal world by looking at how animals protect themselves. Piece together all the clues about animal defenses through games, stories, and by visiting the exhibits. FREE drop-in program for children age 18 months to three years and their caregivers.

• Tour of the Maryland Archaeological Conser-vation Laboratory Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum, 10515 Mackall Road, St. Leonard, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. 410-586-8501 • www.jefpat.org Enjoy a free behind-the-scenes tour of the Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory, a state-of-the-art facility that houses more than 8 million artifacts, including collections from every county in Maryland. Visitors can get up close and personal with our conservators and collections. Group tours are offered year round for a small fee. Call or email [email protected] for more information. Res-ervations are not required.

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

Job hunting? Contact hunting? Calvert Li-brary Prince Frederick will host “techie” human re-sources professional, Rich Ball, to share the ins and outs of using LinkedIn for your career or job search. Registration is requested for this event. LinkedIn is a form of social media developed specifically for pro-fessional networking. Some use it for building sales, others use it for recruitment and many use it for re-searching potential contacts. For more information, call Robyn Truslow at Calvert Library Prince Fred-erick at 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.

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

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

Thursday, October 10, 201323 The Calvert GazetteCLUES ACROSS 1. Most favorables 7. 23rd Greek letter 10. Rated higher 12. Immature herring 13. Malignant skin neoplasm 14. Orange-red spinel 15. Hunted beings 16. Be obedient to 17. Excavate with a shovel 18. = to 100 cauris 19. Lose hold of 21. Highest card 22. Western Union message 27. The “Show Me” state 28. Early photo process 33. A public promotion 34. A group of statues 36. A single thing 37. Ireland 38. A raised speaking platform 39. Leavened bread 40. Farm animal shelter 41. Oral polio vaccine 44. Chinese fine silk silver 45. Chocolate-colored acidic pulp pod 48. ____ off 49. Hagiographa 50. Manuscripts, abbr. 51. Over the sea

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

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

38. Leuciscus leuciscus’ 40. Parting phrases: good-____ 41. Figure skater Yuka 42. Opera song 43. Create social or emotional ties 44. Opposite of LTM 45. Icahn’s airline 46. Air Reserve base (abbr.) 47. Russian manned space station

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Employment

Looking for a auto detailer with mechanical skills. Primary job will be

detailing automobiles. Some mechanical experience will be required for heavy

times. If interested please e-mail [email protected] or fax resume to 301-737-4206

or call 301-737-6400.

Chesapeake Neurology Associates has a full-time position available for a RN/LPN. Experience preferred. Candidate

must possess current Maryland Licensure. Strong writing skills necessary. Act as a liaison between patient and MD/

CRNP in meeting patient needs between office visits. Additional responsibilities

discussed during interview. Paid holidays, health benefits package, and flexible

schedule. No phone calls accepted. Faxed resumes only to (410) 535-6030 or email

[email protected].

Employment

Large organization located in Piney Point, MD has a full time Laborer position open. Duties include – cutting grass, trimming

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Compensation is $7.50/hour. Please send resume via email to [email protected] or fax at (301) 702-6060. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for

employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Salary can be adjusted at employers discretion based

on experience, skill, ability, seniority, and/or education.

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