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Argument Leads to Murder, Suicide See Page 3 Photo By Sarah Miller

Professionals are Downsizing See Page 9

Water Rates Simmers Tempers See Page 3

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Also Inside 3 County News On The 8 Crime Cover 9 Business 10 Education 12 Feature Story local Michelle Pagan, left, presents Veronica Alston with the Woman of Tomorrow award. 13 Design Diaries 14 Letters 16 Community 18 Obituaries 20 Entertainment 21 Games 21 Classifieds 22 Out & About

education Sabres player Zachary Hunting is hoping Calvert will 23 Health Sunderland third graders hit the high notes on their recorders. soon have an ice rink. 3 Thursday, March 21, 2013 The Calvert Gazette COUNTY NEWS Argument Leads to Murder, Suicide

By Sarah Miller mond William Willard, 45, and Carl Ray Staff Writer Nerem Sr., 42, deceased as a result of appar- ent gunshot wounds, according to Evans. Two were killed during an altercation Police believe a verbal dispute led to at a Prince Frederick residence on March Willard retrieving a handgun and fatally 19. shooting Nerem before turning the gun on At 1:27 p.m., the Calvert County 911 himself. Both bodies were discovered out- Center dispatched a call for a shooting on side, one to the left of the driveway and one Hallowing Point Road. Officers from the behind the main house. Calvert Investigative Team were in the area No other parties were injured. Evans on an unrelated matter and heard the shots. declined to identify the one witness. Those officers immediately responded to “I don’t believe anyone saw this com- the shooting call, according to Sheriff Mike ing,” Evans said. Evans during a press conference. Willard and Nerem were brothers-in- Upon arrival, officers discovered Ray- law who resided with homeowner Frances R. Miller and Angela Willard Nerem at 4500 Hallowing Point Road. The family has lived there the past 10 to 15 years, Evans said. Photos by Sarah Miller Sheriff’s deputies had responded to the Sheriff Mike Evans held a press conference within hours of the murder/suicide on Hallowing Point Road residence March 17 for an altercation be- in Prince Frederick. tween the two men, however there was no sign of injury. Neither Nerem nor Willard wanted to pursue the matter. Free InItIal ConsultatIon Parties involved in a suspected as- sault cannot be compelled to press charges; The law offices of P.a. Hotchkiss & associates whereas, in cases of domestic violence, the sheriff’s office can direct victims toward Providing Excellent Service For Over 20 Years agencies for help, Evans said. Auto Accidents Investigators cover up one of the victims. [email protected] Workers’ comp • Divorce/Separation • Support/Custody Brewing Fight • Domestic Violence • Criminal/Traffic • DWI/MVA Hearings Over Water Rates Scan this “Times Code” Power of Attorney with your smart phone • Name Change • Adoption • Wills • Guardianship By Sarah Miller Accepting: Staff Writer 99 Smallwood Dr. Waldorf, MD • 206 Washignton Ave. LaPlata, MD Chesapeake Beach Town Council members Valerie Beaudin, Jeffrey Krahling, and Eric Re- SERVING CHARLES • ST. MARY’S • PG • CALVERT (301) 932-7700 (301) 870-7111 inhardt are at the forefront of a movement to charge a flat fee for each gallon of water used. Chesapeake Beach operates under a tiered system where higher volume users receive a discount, causing average house- Do You Feel Crabby When You Get Your holds to subsidize large operations. His fellow council members’ arguments are premature be- Insurance Bill in the Mail? Give Us A Call. cause the system is still under study and the proposal hasn’t been made, according to Chesapeake Beach Mayor Bruce Wahl. “It’s ridiculous,” he said, adding concerns about “robocalls” from Reinhardt that had the town hall swamped with phone calls You’ll Be Glad You Did. from as far away as West Virginia. The calls were made to locally listed numbers only, Rein- hardt said. Some numbers may have been changed, or the cell phone holder moved, which would cause calls in from other states. Currently, the town asked rate structure specialist Jean Holloway to design a sustainable and fair new rate structure for taxpayers. The rate structure is more than 20 years old, became an issue during the last town council elections. Gary Simpson, Matt Laidley, Katie Facchina The mayor appointed a commission to study the matter and 7480 Crain Highway • La Plata, MD 20646 bring back solutions. 301-934-8437 Reinhardt criticized the commission saying the mayor ap- pointed it with like-minded individuals. An Independent Agent Representing: April Hancock When council members voted to eliminate the fifth tier, re- ERIE INSURANCE GROUP PO Box 407 served to the highest users paying the least, Wahl vetoed the vote, Standing: Dan Burris, Jake Kuntz, Bryans Road, Reinhardt said. Seated: Lisa Squires, MD 20616 He believes it is not too early to “open doors, be transparent Susan Ennis, Donna Burris 301-743-9000 and get the public involved.” The Town Council will have a budget work session March 25. Another work session addressing water rate changes is scheduled in early April, Wahl said. Burris’ Olde Towne Insurance Interested individuals can sign an online petition to change the water rates at www.fairwaterrates.net. Auto - Home - Business - Life Leonardtown, MD • Bus: (301) 475-3151 www.danburris.com [email protected] COUNTY The Calvert Gazette Thursday, March 21, 2013 4

NEWS Honorees Deborah Horn Daniel ment Award for Advo- American Association cacy for Women and Outstanding Women Honored of University Women, Girls Patuxent River Branch Michelle Brooks By Sarah Miller Heather Martens Community Mediation Staff Writer Brem Foundation to De- Center, Calvert County feat Breast Cancer “You are the very special Alberta Contee people that make the world go Jessica Austin Concerned Black Wom- ‘round,” said Anne Mychalus to Calvert Collaborative for en of Calvert County, the assembled honorees at the Children and Youth Inc. 11th annual Women of the World awards luncheon. Veronica Alston Kathy Sears Saturday’s gathering was Calvert County Com- Shannon Irby the largest since the ceremony mission for Women Girl Scout Council of began, according to Mychalus. Outstanding Achieve- the Nation’s Capital “I celebrate you for being ment Award for Service here.” to Community Marian Matthews-Clark Guest speaker Zaida Argue- Margaret Dunkle praises the women assembled at the 11th Annual Photos by Sarah Miller Nu Zeta Omega Chapter das, deputy executive director Women of he World luncheon. Girl Scout Kathryn Cecil con- Emma Dodsworth of Alpha Kappa Alpha of the League of Women Voters ducts an interview with the com- Calvert County Com- Sorority, Inc. in the United States, told the as- munity members at her table. sembly about planting League of mission for Women Women Voters branches in the Woman of Tomorrow Jan Lomax Middle East, having gone to Cairo, Egypt and Tunis. She helped Award United Way of Calvert plant leagues and add language to governmental constitutions to County ensure voting rights for women. Imani Watson Women and girls of all ages were honored during the lun- Calvert County Com- League of Women Vot- cheon. Windy Hill Middle School 7th grader Jessica Austin, mission for Women ers of Calvert County Calvert Middle School student and budding entrepreneur Imani Woman of Tomorrow Glinda Anderson Watson and Calvert Middle School student Emma Dodsworth Award Jane Hardy were the youngest honorees. Debora Harris Watson runs two companies – Cupcake Couture and Cher- Amanda Harrison and Cheryl Johnson ished Cellphone Cases. Austin started Change, formerly the Who The Calvert Recorder Pam Lucas Says Girl’s Club, to address and prevent bullying. Calvert County Com- Anne Mychalus mission for Women Tammy Vitale [email protected] Michelle Pagan, left, presents Veronica Alston with the Woman of Outstanding Achieve- Jenny Plummer-Welker Tomorrow award.

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During the week of March 11 through March 17, deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,467 Possession of Drugs With Intent to Distribute: calls for service. On March 15 at 11:26 a.m., Trooper Mat- Citizens with information on the following crimes or any criminal activity in Calvert County who wish to report it thews responded to the Prince Frederick Post Of- anonymously can now access the Calvert County Crime Solvers link through the Sheriff’s Office website. fice for a reported suspicious vehicle and possible Go to www.co.cal.md.us/residents/safety/law/sheriff and click on the Crime Solvers link to leave an anonymous tip drug activity. Michael P. Hering, 29, and Andrew on-line. Information leading to the arrest and conviction of a suspect could result in a $1,000 reward. R. Brady, 28, both of Prince Frederick, were both found to have numerous quantities of prescription drugs for which they did not have prescriptions for. CDS Violation: Hearn was asked if he needed medical assistance and he advised They were arrested and incarcerated at the Calvert On March 10 at 8:43 a.m. DFC A. Wood- he did. An ambulance was called but prior to its arrival Hearn County Detention Center. ford arrested Richard Lee Foster, Jr., 27 of started to yell profanities. He was advised two times to stop but Owings, after he observed Foster driving er- failed to do so. Hearn was arrested for disorderly conduct. Hearn DUI & Possession of Oxycodone: ratically on 5th Street in North Beach. Foster refused medical treatment. A Preliminary Breath Test resulted in was charged with driving under the influence of a concentration level of 0.24. On March 17 at 1:38 a.m., Trooper Oles drugs and possession of marijuana. stopped a vehicle at the Fastop in St. Leonard. The driver, William L. Barnes Jr. 34 of St. Leonard, was Assault, Resisting Arrest: Richard Foster, Jr. observed drinking alcohol while driving into the Destruction of Property: On March 15 at 1:55 a.m. Dep. L. Wood Three vehicles parked outside homes on Pioneer Trail in Lus- parking lot. After failing sobriety testing, he was observed a vehicle traveling southbound on arrested for driving under the influence. A search by each had one tire punctured sometime between March 9 and 11. H.G. Trueman Road in Lusby cross the center DFC R. Weems is investigating. revealed that Barnes was also in possession of Oxy- double yellow line and drive up onto a curb near codone. He was incarcerated at the Calvert County the Lusby Compactor site. Sparks flew up from Burglary: Detention Center. the vehicle’s right tire. The vehicle swerved A home in the 9900 block of Howes Road in Dunkirk was Lisa Kuntz burglarized during the daytime hours on March 11 and two TV’s to the left and off the curb then swerved onto Disorderly, Resisting Arrest: were stolen. A Samsung 55 inch and a 32-inch Sony, together val- the curb again before coming to rest in the old Guido’s Restaurant On March 17 at 12:58 a.m. Dep. ued at $1800, were taken. Dep. J. Migliaccio is investigating. parking lot. Dep. Wood made contact with the vehicle driver, later T. Buckler responded to the American identified as Lisa Marie Kuntz, 22 of Lusby, and detected a strong Legion on Sixes Road to assist DFC Burglary: odor of alcohol. Kuntz advised she drove off the road because she V. Evans in clearing out a large party. Someone burglarized a shed behind a home in the 5000 block was sick, and then stated it was because she had been texting on Buckler was informed that there was of Timber View Lane in St. Leonard on March 11 during the day- her cell phone. Sgt. V. Bortchevsky responded to assist and was fighting going on inside the build- time and stole a Poulan chainsaw. Dep. B. Schaefer is investigating. kicked by Kuntz when Dep. Wood was attempting to handcuff her. ing. Approximately 50 people were Terry Tucker Kuntz was arrested and charged with second-degree assault, re- involved in several small scuffles that were broken up Theft: sisting arrest, negligent driving, reckless driving, DWI, Sending by police. One subject, later identified as Terry Alex- Cpl. S. Parrish charged Christopher an electronic message while operating a vehicle and other traffic ander Tucker, 36 of Prince Frederick, was attempting Charles Browning, 24 of Dunkirk, with theft violations. to fight another individual. He was advised to stop or under $1,000 after a Prince Frederick Wal-mart theft prevention officer detained Browning for be arrested. Tucker ignored commands and was ar- Attempted Burglary: stealing two headphones valued at $260. rested but continued to be confrontational and attempt Someone attempted to gain access to a home in the 2500 to push away from officers while yelling obscenities. Theft from Vehicle: Christopher Browning block of Whippoorwill Way in Huntingtown by damaging a screen Tucker was charged with disorderly conduct and resist- Between 7 p.m. on March 11 and 7 a.m. on March 12, some- on March 15 at 3:12 a.m. but appeared to have fled after the home’s ing arrest. one entered an unlocked vehicle outside a home in the 12800 block alarm sounded. Dep. A. Mohler is investigating. of Marine Drive in Lusby and stole one Escort radar detector val- Burglary: ued at $350. A second victim on the same street advised that about Attempted Burglary: A shed on the grounds of Calvert High School in $3 worth of change was taken from her unlocked vehicle. Cpl. A. A basement door was damaged when it appears someone Prince Frederick was broken into overnight between Moschetto is investigating. tried to break into a home in the 4000 block of Buck Board Lane March 16 and 17 and some candy was stolen. Dep. P. in Dunkirk. It is unknown when the attempt was made but it was Mosely is investigating. Disorderly: discovered on March 15. Dep. J. Migliaccio is investigating. On March 13 at 5:30 p.m. DFC C. Johnson Theft from Vehicle: responded to the area of Trader’s Restaurant in Burglary Case: A vehicle manual was stolen from inside the un- Chesapeake Beach for the report of a person in A home in the 3100 block of Stephanies Lane in Huntingtown need of assistance. Johnson made contact with locked vehicle while it was parked outside a home in was burglarized during the daytime hours on March 15 but noth- the subject, identified as Mike Arthur Hearn, the 1000 block of Side Saddle Trail in Lusby between 57 of North Beach, who appeared to be intoxi- ing appears to have been taken. Dep. T. Buckler is continuing the March 16 and 17. Dep. G. Gott is investigating. investigation. cated, sitting on a bench outside the restaurant. Mike Hearn 9 Thursday, March 21, 2013 The Calvert Gazette Future Business Events Affordable Care Act Seminar portunity to learn about health Date: March 23 care reform efforts unfolding in Time: 8:30 to 11 a.m. Washington, D.C. and Annapolis, MD. Our speakers will focus on Calvert County Taking Southern Maryland Association key issues and planning for small of Realtors Building businesses in Southern Maryland. 8440 Leonardtown Road Date: Saturday, March 23. Cost: Block Grant Applications Hughesville, MD 20637 $45 No Cost to Clients Registration 301-475-5671 Time: 8:30 a.m. Seminar: 9 to 11:00 All agencies or departments interested in ap- is required to solicit citizen input through a public a.m. Location: Southern Maryland plying through the Community Development Block hearing process. Event Description: Affordable Association of Realtors Building Grant (CDBG) program for funding must complete The Board of County Commissioners of Cal- Care Act - How It Affects the Local Complimentary continental break- and submit a form no later than COB Monday, vert County then makes the final decision on which Business Community Please join fast will be served. Please RSVP March 25, 2013 to the CDBG Coordinator, c/o De- applications go forward to the state to compete for your hosts: Jon Frank, FACHE, by March 15. Cancellations made partment of Community Resources. funding, and must pass a resolution authorizing Chris King, Financial Advisor and three business days before seminar Calvert County, as a “non-entitlement juris- submission of the application. Catherine A. Askey, CPA, CVA, will not be billed. Call Stephanie or diction,” must compete statewide with other non- If your agency or department is planning to ABV The rules have changed again Judy at (301) 475-5671 or by Email entitlement jurisdictions for pre-designated funding apply for CDBG program funds, please be aware for small businesses. Take this op- - [email protected]. under the CDGB program. The maximum award for of the lead time required for the local approval pro- CDBG projects per jurisdiction is now $600,000. cess. County staff is available to provide technical (The towns of North Beach and Chesapeake assistance and coordination on all applications ap- State Legislative Wrap-Up Nuclear Group, Dominion and Beach are separate eligible entities under the CDBG proved by the BOCC. Completion of the CDBG Breakfast SMECO. Invited Speakers: Sena- program. Projects applicable to these towns should application is the responsibility of the applicant Date: April 12 tor Thomas V. Mike Miller, Sena- be coordinated through the respective town admin- Time: 8:30 to 10 a.m. tor Roy Dyson, Delegate Anthony agency or department. O’Donnell, Delegate Mark Fisher, istrative offices.) Hilton Garden Inn Solomons Delegate James Proctor and Del- CDBG policies and procedures require that Contact Information: 13100 Dowell Rd. egate Joseph Vallario. Our State all projects be screened by the jurisdiction for eli- Maureen Hoffman, Director, [email protected]. Dowell, MD 20629 Senators and Delegates will an- gibility according to specific criteria. If there are md.us (410) 535-2577 swer questions pertaining to bills competing requests within a jurisdiction, each ap- Curt Hules, Community Resources Specialist, and the budget that were passed plication must be evaluated and ranked in priority [email protected] Calvert County Department Event Description: The Calvert during the 433rd Legislative Ses- for funding. of Community Resources County Chamber of Commerce sion. Reservations required by As part of the CDBG process, the jurisdiction 410-535-4370 (v) 410-535-5467 (fax) will host a State Legislative Wrap- April 8. Only reservations accom- Up Breakfast. $35 Per Member/$50 panied by payment are considered Per Non-Member. Sponsored by a reservation.) No walk-ins can be Professionals Are Downshifting Careers Comcast, Constellation Energy accommodated. Climbing the corporate ladder takes time, devo- Those who are looking to downshift may have tion and ambition. After reaching the top, some pro- to change the ways they market themselves. It may Health Care Reform Seminar want to miss. 5 p.m. - Check-in and fessionals choose to change directions in a phenom- not entail listing your most notable achievements on Date: April 24 Lite Fare 6 p.m. - Panel Presenta- enon called “downshifting.” your resume, but rather selling yourself a little short. Time: 5 p.m. tion James Xinis, President/CEO A 2009 publication from the AARP Public Pol- Here are some tips you can employ if you’re looking Calvert Memorial Hospital Jon S. icy Institute noted that many older workers, as they to scale back your job and responsibilities. College of Southern Maryland Frank, Jon S. Frank & Associates, approach retirement age, are looking to trade in a • Apply at smaller companies that may not have Prince Frederick Campus, New Inc. Sponsored By: Aflac, John higher-paying, demanding job for one with more flex- the staff or resources to promote from within just yet. Building Reith; Asbury Solomons; Calvert ibility, less responsibility and lower pay. A study by There’s a good chance your experience and leadership Prince Frederick, MD 20678 Memorial Hospital; College of the University of Michigan for the National Institute abilities will be prized in such a company. (410) 535-2577 Southern Maryland; Jon S. Frank on Aging’s Health and Retirement Study found 28.8 • Play up your assets, not the positions you have & Associates, Inc. and Rymer & percent of males and 24.3 percent of females ages 51 held, on resumes. Event Description: The Calvert Associates, P.A. In addition to the to 55 changed careers after age 50. • Be honest in your cover letter, letting hiring County Chamber of Commerce member summit, the Chamber is In the current economy, this downshifting or ca- managers know you are serious about taking a step recognizes the need for concise, planning follow-up sessions over reer reassessment can be difficult to come by. That’s back in rank. accurate and timely information the summer to address the specific because there are many other job seekers who are in- • Consider freelancing or consulting if you’re on the changes Maryland Health needs of the companies who com- terested in any position they can get and will be vying having trouble finding a full-time gig. Freelancing lets Care Reform will have on the prise our membership, large and for the lower-paying jobs that some downshifters may you set your own hours and pace. business community, especially small. Implementation of the Af- also be seeking. In addition, some firms won’t con- • Find out if you can downshift in your current our smallest members. To address fordable Care Act will alter both sider applicants whom they deem overqualified. Some company. Some employers will be anxious to keep the general community impact, insurance markets and health care human resources departments and recruiters simply a good worker and see the benefit in paying a lower the Chamber will host a member delivery in our community. Learn- overlook high-qualified applicants because they may salary. summit that will address the in- ing what changes will occur when, assume the skill level also comes with a need for a Not everyone is interested in moving up the troduction of the Maryland Health is a great reason to attend the infor- high salary – even if this is not the case. corporate ladder. Certain individuals are looking to Connection, (slated to open in Oc- mative session. Call the Chamber There are others who are willing to take the downsize their jobs to gain more flexibility for family, tober) and its impact on the Calvert at 410-535-2577 for Sponsorship gamble on a well-qualified applicant. They realize hobbies and other pursuits. County business community. This Opportunities. that this opportunity may not come again if the mar- is a Chamber meeting you will not ket rebounds. metrocreativeconnection.com Hammered In Christ Ministries Hosts a Women’s Gathering: Esther’s Daughters; Born for Such a Time March 29, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. Antique & Collectible March 30, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. Friday, March 22 - 6 p.m. Dinner & Limited Lodging on 29th Brunch & Dinner on 30th 2 DAY Florida Estate Antique Checkout is Sunday Morning & Collectible Auction RSVP DEADLINE: March 27, 2013 Friday, March 29 - 6 p.m. FREE Saturday, March 30 - 4 p.m. Victorian Candle Bed and Breakfast 25065 Peregrine Way Susan Marquez Carla Cage Chesapeake Auction House Point of Life Hollywood, MD 20636 Go Harvesting St. Leonard, MD 20685 • 410-586-1161 • chesapeakeauctionhouse.com FOR RSVP & DETAILS email [email protected] The Calvert Gazette Thursday, March 21, 2013 10 Spotlight On SkillsUSA Southern Regional Competition Results

CMH Scholarship The Maryland SkillsUSA Southern Regional Competition recently took place at the Dr. James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center in Leonardtown, Md. Students from the Forrest Center in St. Mary’s County, the Career and Technology Academy in Calvert County, as well Deadline Extended as North Point High School and the Robert D. Stethem Educational Center in Charles County participated in a wide variety of The Calvert Memorial Hospital Foundation has skilled trades’ competitions. Students receiving 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each contest advance to the state competition along extended its deadline for scholarship applications until with students whose contests are state only competitions. The SkillsUSA Maryland state competition takes place April 19-20, April 30. Qualified students in Calvert, Anne Arun- 2013 in the greater Baltimore area. del, Charles and St. Mary’s counties can apply online at www.calverthospital.org or download the form and Contests results are as follows: submit by mail. An application can also be requested by calling the foundation office at 410-535-8178. Advertising Design: Forrest Center BRONZE : Rachel Crouch – North Since the scholarship program began in 1991, the GOLD : Rebecca Mace – North Point BRONZE : Emani Jackson, Brittany Point CMH Foundation has given 288 scholarships totaling SILVER : Nikolas Wood – Goode, Scott Watts – Forrest Center $342,250 to area students. The scholarship fund was Forrest Center created by an endowment from the Calvert-Arundel BRONZE : Samantha Scott – Forrest Medical Center. Recipients are not required to repay the Center foundation or accept employment. Applicants must have resided in Maryland for at least one year in order to qualify. Preference is given to residents of Calvert and Anne Arundel County. In order to be eligible, the applicant must be a full-time student at an accredited school of nursing or enrolled in an allied healthcare curriculum offering a course of study leading to licensure as a practical or registered nurse or another allied health-related classification. They must also have a letter accepting them into their major. For more information, call the foundation office at 410-535-8178. Applications can be submitted online or mailed to: CMH Foundation, PO Box 2127, Prince Fred- Architectural Drafting: Criminal Justice: erick, MD 20678. Applicants will receive an email con- GOLD : Katrina Quade – GOLD : Ashton Brown – North Point Internetworking: firming receipt of their application. However, students Forrest Center SILVER : Tiffany Butler – North Point GOLD : Kevin Whitley – Forrest are responsible for making sure that all of their material SILVER : Brandon Kurley – BRONZE : Zach Forschen – Center has been received. Forrest Center Calvert CTA SILVER : Frederick Taylor – Forrest Healthcare jobs offer many advantages includ- BRONZE : Jesse Marsh – Center ing competitive salaries, generous benefits, flexibility Forrest Center Culinary: BRONZE : Austin Profitt – Forrest and continued growth. To learn more about a career in Gold: Ambrea Green – North Point Center health care, consider job shadowing or volunteering at Automotive Service Technology: Silver: John Sulhoff– Calvert CTA Calvert Memorial Hospital. GOLD : Aaron Burke – Calvert CTA Bronze: Breana Hill– North Point Nurse Assisting: Job shadowing allows students 16 and older to SILVER : Ian Williamson – GOLD : Hannah Bolan – Forrest spend a few hours with an experienced healthcare pro- Forrest Center Center fessional in their chosen field of interest. For more in- BRONZE : Brandon Adams – SILVER : Aspen Higgs – Calvert CTA formation or to apply, call the CMH human resources Forrest Center BRONZE : Lorraine Lagana – Forrest department at 410-535-8122. Center Volunteering provides students the opportunity to Aviation: explore a particular area of study over an extended pe- GOLD : Gabe Sarlo – Forrest Center Plumbing: riod. To participate, students must be 16 and older, com- SILVER : Michael Toscano – GOLD : Brandon Walker – Calvert plete an orientation program and commit to four hours Forrest Center CTA per week. For information, call the volunteer coordina- BRONZE : John Byram – SILVER : Tyler Fluhart – Forrest tor at 410-414-4523. Forrest Center Center BRONZE : Glenn Roemer – Forrest Carpentry: Center GOLD : Zach Rister – Forrest Center SILVER : Garrett Harim – Digital Cinema Production: Residential Wiring: Beach Bishops Chess Team Forrest Center GOLD : Sara Moore & Grant Kelly – GOLD: Nick Wiegand – North Point BRONZE : Mike Moore – Forrest Center Beach Bishops Spring Chess-a-peake Classic SILVER: Chris Lobas – Calvert CTA Calvert CTA SILVER :Joe Ambort & Tristan Sams – BRONZE: Alex Gantt – Calvert CTA On Sunday, 3/24/13, Beach Elementaryʼs chess team will host a Stethem EC non-rated tournament at BES. Matches will run from 1:00 - 5:30 pm. BRONZE : Michael Balazs & Kyle Team Works: Depending on the number of registrations, there will be four sections: Wilson – Forrest Center GOLD: Paige Wood, Kelley Ingram, Novice section for grades K- 2 Reserve section for grades 3-5, Kelsey Bovard, Erica Canales – North Middle School section Early Childhood Education: Point Open section for HS and adult players. GOLD: Kerry McLaughlin – North SILVER: Austin Barnhart, Jacob At-

Trophies will be awarded to the top 5 players in each section. Cost Point kinson, Jerry Delph, Andre Bagwell will be $10 per player, $15 for two players from the same family, $20 for SILVER: Kimberly McClosky – – North Point three or more players from the same family. North Point BRONZE: Erick Goshen, James All pre-registered players need to check in by 12:45 pm. BRONZE: Jessica Cruz – North Point Adams, Jacob Franciso, Ryan White –

Walk-in registrations on Sunday, 3/24, will be from 12:15 am - 12:45 Calvert CTA at Beachʼs cafeteria. On 3/24, walk-in fees will be $20 per player or $25 per Cosmetology: Firefighting: family for two or more players. GOLD : Emily Foreman – North Point GOLD : Brad Darmstead – Calvert Technical Drafting: All players will play 5 thirty minute rounds, win or lose. Food and SILVER : Kyenna Robinson – CTA GOLD : Alex Morris – Forrest Center drinks will be sold on site. Parents will need to chaperone their child/ren Calvert CTA SILVER : Matt Montgomery – Calvert SILVER : Matt Bauman – Forrest between rounds from 12:30 - 5:30 pm. The waiting area will be in the cafeteria. Matches will be in the gym BRONZE : Payton James – CTA Center Calvert CTA BRONZE : William Carter – Forrest BRONZE : Adam Tschupp – Calvert Please register by Friday, 3/22, by phone or by email. Phone: 410-257-1512 Center CTA email: [email protected] Crime Scene Investigation: GOLD : Emily McKoy, Mark Rick- First Aid/CPR: Checks can be made payable to Beach Elementary School with Welding: Chess-a-peake Classic on the memo line. son, Briana Carter – Forrest Center GOLD : Amber Major – Forrest Center GOLD : James Brady – Forrest Center Questions? Contact Principal Mike Shisler at Beach Elementary at SILVER : Sabrina Scott, Megan An- SILVER : Haydee Ruiz – Forrest SILVER : Levi Filler – Forrest Center 410-257-1512. derson, Alexus Brandon – Center BRONZE : Jason Guy – Forrest Center

Beach Bishops Chess Team For more information, contact Bonnie Skinner or Eric Millham at 301-475-0242 or [email protected] or [email protected]. 11 Thursday, March 21, 2013 The Calvert Gazette

Spotlight On Budd’s Creek, MD

Sunderland Students Parade Their Accomplishments

By Sarah Miller third graders, said music teacher Marci KICKING OFF OUR 40TH Staff Writer Fleck. The Arts and Music Exhibition was their first time on stage alone and the first Sunderland Elementary School held it’s time they used instruments on stage. They 10th annual Arts and Music Exhibition on sang pieces related to marching and keep- YEAR OF RACING ON March 21. The event featured creations from ing beats. Some of their pieces used kazoos all grade levels and musical selections from and recorders, Fleck said. The students per- the third grade choir. formed in the cafeteria, for their families and FRIDAY This year’s theme centered around a pa- siblings. rade, according to visual arts teacher Maria Preparation for the exhibition began in Lendacky. January, Fleck said, but students were antici- Students designed floats, balloons and pating it before winter break. MARCH 22, 2013 other parade-related works. For more information about this and The exhibition gave non-athletic stu- other activities at Sunderland, visit sesweb. AT THE 3/8TH MILE, HIGH BANKED CLAY OVAL dents a night to shine and be recognized for calvertnet.k12.md.us. their accomplishments, Lendacky said. The evening is extra special for the [email protected] PIT GATES OPEN AT 5PM WARM-UPS AT 7:30 GREEN FLAG WILL WAVE AT 8PM TO KICK OFF THE 2013 SEASON

• BUDWEISER SUPER LATES MODELS RUNNING Photos by Sarah Miller Marci Fleck directs the Sunderland third THE 35 LAP CODY ENDICOTT MEMORIAL PAYING Sunderland third graders hit the high notes on their recorders. grade choir during rehearsal. $2000 TO THE WINNER Calverton Seeks Donations • THE CARRUTH & SON CONCRETE LATE MODELS WILL BE RUNNING A 20 LAP MAIN By Sarah Miller Staff Writer • THE COORS LIGHT STREET STOCKS Calverton School’s annual Spring Silent A 16 LAP MAIN Auction and Showcase is scheduled for April 27. All proceeds go to fund student impact • THE QUALITY AUTOBODY & COLLISION and community outreach programs. Some funds benefit summer camps, which are open HOBBYSTOCKS A 15 LAP MAIN to non-Calverton students, some pay for the student scholarship fund and others allow Calverton to offer the campus free of charge • THE MARSHALL & ASSOCIATES U-CARS to non-profits. End Hunger will hold a 5K at WILL COMPLETE THE NIGHT WITH A Calverton in the fall. The school sponsors trips for students to volunteer in the commu- 15 LAP MAIN EVENT nity, providing transportation to and from the school. Monies from the auction and other fundraisers make all activities at Calver- ton possible, said Spencer Taintor, Head of PIT ADMISSION IS $25 School. The school is still accepting donations ADULT GENERAL ADMISSION IS $15 and is already selling tickets for an evening out. SENIORS AND MILITARY $12 WITH ID Calverton provides childcare during the auction with a pizza dinner and activities, CHILDREN 12 AND UNDER ARE FREE said Taintor. The school asks parents plan- Photo courtesy of the Calverton School ning to use the childcare to pre-register. This TO THE GRANDSTAND AREA service allows parents a date night with ca- tions. All donations are tax-deducible be- tered dinner and auctions. cause school is a non-profit group, according Sponsors this year include Sandals Ho- to Taintor. tels and Resorts, Outback Steakhouse, PNC The event is scheduled from 4 to 9 p.m. Bank, SMECO and Fantasy World Entertain- Tickets are $35 per person. For more infor- FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL THE ment. Sandals donated a four-day, three-night mation, or to purchase tickets in advance, vacation at a resort of the auction winners visit www.CalvertonAuction.org or call 410- SPEEDWAY OFFICE AT 301-884-4200 choice. 535-0216. The school is located at 300 Cal- Individuals can purchase advertising verton School Road in Huntingtown. OR EMAIL DENISE HOLLIDGE AT space in local media outlets or sponsor tables, or donate items for the silent and live auc- [email protected] [email protected]. The Calvert Gazette Thursday, March 21, 2013 12

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Assist Needed for Local Ice Rink By Sarah Miller Staff Writer

Hockey teams, figure skaters and syn- chronized skaters live in Calvert, but travel to Waldorf and Laurel for an ice rink. A citizen led movement seeks to change that. Previous attempts fell apart for want of a location, according to ice rink advocate and Lusby Business Association president Nance Pretto Simmons. The advocacy group has found two potential locations Calvert. One the county owns in Dunkirk and earmarked for rec- reational use. The other is the old Calvert Middle School property, according to Sim- mons. Although the location in Dunkirk seems more probable, she thinks both are viable. If the county does not allow a rink on the old middle school property, Pretto Simmons said the armory property behind it is another option. The proposed rink would be a multi- use venue, with ice for in the fall, winter and spring. When the warm weather does Sabres coaches ensure instruct players. Photos by Frank Marquart not allow for ice maintenance, the facility could change to floor sports, such as soccer Laurel uses, Pretto Simmons said. The success of the Washington Capi- Palombi is the Maryland Student and lacrosse, according to Pretto Simmons The group has looked into fundraising tals has raised the interests of both students Hockey League vice president, a Southern The ice rink would be a public and pri- for the rink. They would need money for and adults, according to Calvert rink ad- Conference commissioner and St. Mary’s vate venture, lifting some of the financial promotions, and Pretto Simmons identified vocate Chris Palombi. The coverage of the Ryken hockey coach. He coordinates ice burden from the county, Pretto Simmons money available for individuals wanting to Northern High School and Huntingtown time for teams, often finding a single slot said. build such a facility. High School games have added to local in- for rehearsal at the Capital Clubhouse in Her research included speaking with County commissioners have not com- terest in hockey and ice-based athletics. Waldorf. The St. Mary’s Ryken team travels individuals who own or operate ice rinks mitted to an ice rink yet, but Pretto Sim- “If they would build one in Calvert to the Tucker Road Ice Rink for a second ice throughout the state. Ice rinks are not mon- mons believes they are interested in the County, I would guarantee they would have slot, Palombi said. eymakers, she said, but a well-run rink can idea. Before an ice rink is built, the group no issues getting people on the ice,” Palom- In high school, leagues are divided expect to break even. She studied success- will hold public meetings and coordinate bi said. into two divisions – one for teams com- ful and unsuccessful business models to further with the county. Local hockey coach Bill Boyden be- prised of students from a single school and find what would work best for Calvert. Most “It looks promising,” Pretto Simmons lieves ice slots would soon be crowded. another for teams using students from sev- successful rinks are public-private projects said. “I’m sure they would hit the ground eral schools, Palombi said. where the land is public property but the The Facebook page for the Calvert running,” he said. Calvert schools don’t recognize stu- rink is independently built and operated. County ice rink has more than 2,000 likes, Josi Pretto Simmons tried figure skat- dent hockey teams in their sports listing, This is the model The Gardens Ice House in indicating an interest in the project. ing four years ago and fell in love. She something Palombi would like resolved. skates at Tucker Road Ice Rink in Prince “We’ve been fighting tooth and nail to George’s County. Figure skating is really at least get the student club status,” he said. fun because she can express herself through He believes the old Calvert Middle skating and music choice, she said. School property would be ideal for the rink, A rink in Calvert County would cut centrally located in the Prince Frederick down on the commute she makes with her next to Route 2-4. “There’s plenty of space parents and give her more time for home- for a great facility,” he said, adding success- work, Josi said. ful ice rinks need high visibility and con- The Hunting family spends weekends venient distance from restaurants, shopping and free time driving to Charles and Prince and hotels. George’s counties for practice and games Revenue currently bleeding into with the Southern Maryland Sabres Hock- Charles and Prince Georges counties would ey Club. The Sabres are split into four age stay in Calvert, Palombi said. groups, with 12 teams total. A rink in Cal- The rink would offer the county a vert would allow the club to offer more chil- structured, safe location for youth, Pretto dren a chance to get on the ice. Competition Simmons said. It would offer the Calvert for ice time is tough with hockey teams vy- County community more options to get out ing for slots at the Capital Clubhouse, in ad- of the house and be active. dition to open skate times and other athletic A local ice rink would offer youth an practices, said Sandy Hunting. opportunity to try sports they may not oth- “We’re getting to a point where we erwise be able to participate in, Palombi have to turn kids away,” she added. said. For working parents, it is difficult to The lack of recreational sports oppor- take their child up to Waldorf or Prince tunities for children and places to go have George’s counties for practices, with an fun as a family is challenging, Hunting hour commute on each side of their practice said. She said on rainy afternoons, when no time. movies interest the family and the bowling For more information or ways alley is packed, she is hard pressed to find to get help, visit www.facebook.com/ something for her son and his friends to do. CalvertCountyIceRink. A local rink would promote school Goalie Jacob Hunting blocks a shot from teammate Robert Peterman. hockey programs. [email protected] Thursday, March 21, 2013 The Calvert Gazette 1MARCH 21, 2013 Hometown Mechanic Does it All

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Laser Lube, owned and operated by Val Spencer, is a full service auto service and re- pair shop. One of Laser Lube’s unique offerings is a 40-point oil change. When the car is nearly ready to roll, Spencer will bring in the air fil- ter, samples of the fluids and explain her rec- ommendations. If needed, she’ll take custom- ers to their car and point out problem areas, making sure they know she found something needing to be fixed. Spencer’s interest in auto mechanics goes back to her youth in Minnesota, where the frigid winter weather alone was a good reason for people to want to maintain their cars. Spencer’s family cars tended to be older and always seemed to need maintenance. Even as a child, Spencer suspected that her father, who was not mechanically inclined, was getting ripped off by auto shops not fix- ing the problem and suggesting unnecessary work. While Spencer discusses the vehicle with her customer, her mechanics vacuum, deodorize and Armor All the interior. Other repair work includes tune-ups, brake replacements, tire rotations and bal- ancing. For a complete list and approximate pricing, visit www.laserlube.com or call 301-737-1102.

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Washing off harmful substances promptly can reduce the chances of damage to a car's paint job. Most people purchase a car for its • Rain: Both acid rain and regular looks and performance. However, unless rainwater (and other sources of water) the auto is kept in a garage and never can dissolve paint over time. The U.S. driven, it is impossible to keep it in pris- Geological Survey has said that water is tine condition. In many cases, damage to a universal solvent because it can dissolve the clear coat or enamel paint on the car more substances than any other liquid. is something vehicle owners expect. Whenever the car becomes wet, it should A car owner who decides he or she be dried with a towel or chamois and not wants the car to remain in the best shape allowed to air dry. possible will have to take an active role • Natural substances: Tree sap, bird droppings and splattered insects contain in maintenance and damage prevention. compounds that can erode the paint on a One of the key things to remember is to car. Avoid parking under large trees where never allow any substance to remain on sap and bird droppings may be prevalent. the paint for too long; otherwise the risk In terms of bug splatter, try to wash it off for damage increases. Also, it may be as soon as possible to alleviate damage. very difficult to clean if the offender is • Eggs: Oftentimes, rambunctious allowed to sit on the paint. Here are some children think it is funny to egg a car. other factors to consider. However, the enzymes and sulfur content • UV light: Just as UV light can in eggs can cause paint and clear coat to affect skin, hair and other parts of the dissolve, leaving white spots in the wake body, it also can affect the paint on a car. of the egg. Because egg can be sticky and UV rays oxidize the paint and cause a very hard to remove once dried, it is help- white, powdery film to form on the car. ful to wash it off as soon as possible. It Washing the car frequently enough and takes only a few hours for the damage to applying the best quality wax will help be permanent. keep UV rays from penetrating through • Bleach: Although a bleach-and-wa- the paint. ter solution is often heralded for its abil- • Over sprays: Life does not stop to ity to clean many things, it should not be allow cars to drive through, particularly used on a car. Bleach is an oxidizer and it when it comes to construction zones. It's will pit metal and discolor paint. Be care- ful with pool chemicals as well, as chlori- possible for a car to be doused in paint nator is usually regular household bleach. spray, tar, concrete, and other chemicals There are many things that can dam- that are routinely used in construction. age a car paint job. Although it's impos- Do not allow these substances to harden sible to shield the car from everything, on the car. Rinse promptly with auto- there are precautions that can be taken. motive soap. Try to avoid construction st SALE ENDS MARCH 31 zones whenever possible. metrocreativeconnection.com

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(in an email to all CCPS staff) and The following comments are mine as an individ- Yes, the state of Maryland is providing less fund- two county commissioners. ual Commissioner and have not been provided to the ing to CCPS. Why don’t you exhort your membership other Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) mem- to harass the state legislature? Not only does the BOCC bers in advance. not have any control over what the State Legislature I am extremely disappointed in the tactics your does, but we were dismayed to be forced to fund the email below to all school staff demonstrates, which teacher pensions. So, we have less money with which Letter to CCPS is nothing more than fear mongering. I expect better to work and more expenses in the form of teacher’s from a professional organization! pensions, as well as increasing costs in virtually every You lead your members to believe that the budget other area, especially public safety. Employees process is final, when it is not, as you well know. Your email serves the purpose of diverting atten- The term “full funding” is misleading in itself. tion from your allies in Annapolis who are letting your Dear Member of the CCPS Employee Community, The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) has pro- constituents down, instead falsely directing blame to I hope by now you realize the seriousness of the Calvert County vided extremely generous funding from the taxpayers the BOCC for actions that have not yet been taken on Public Schools budget not being fully funded by the Calvert County of Calvert County (which includes those to whom you the local level. Additionally, if the BOCC had the over Board of Commissioners. In the event the CCPS budget is not fully addressed this email) to the Board of Education (BOE) $10 Million annually siphoned from our budget over funded, you may not receive your negotiated salary increase. Also every year since I became a Commissioner in 2002. We the last several years by the State Legislature in Annap- program cuts and staff layoffs may occur. have gone way above Maintenance of Effort or MOE, olis, additional funding for public safety and education Don’t complain about the budget situation – get out a do some- which is flat per pupil funding over those years. We would be no problem whatsoever despite the recession. thing about it! are in extremely trying fiscal times for governments I welcome your members to the Budget Hearing You can do this by attending the County Commissioners’ Pub- because our property tax revenues have dropped due to on March 26th. They will come away with a better un- lic Budget Hearing at the Calvert Pines in Prince Frederick on Tues- decreasing property tax assessments. For the upcom- derstanding of how their local tax dollars are obtained day, March 26, at 7 p.m. ing fiscal year (FY14), which begins July 1, 2013, if we and spent. • Mail and email each Commissioner. maintain the same property tax rate that we have had They may learn that by holding property tax rates • Wear red on Tuesdays. since 1987, the taxpayers of Calvert County will realize steady, which decreases their local taxes, they are get- • Talk to friends, neighbors, and parents about what will happen a five percent decrease in their taxes over last year. The ting to keep more of their pay as opposed to raising if the CCPS budget is not fully funded. BOCC has hoped to increase funding to the BOE over taxes, which would wipe out any negotiated pay raise. Although the budget process is a lengthy one, CCPS staff needs last year despite less revenues. The bottom line is that there has to be close coordi- to constantly let the commissioners and the community know that You, more than most people, know that the BOE nation between the BOE and the BOCC and both have we as educators are dedicated to maintaining the highest quality of decides how to allocate the funds provided by the tax- to be realistic about what resources are available with- schools for the community we serve. In order to do this, we deserve payers of Calvert County to the Calvert County Public out your hysteria getting in the way of that cooperation. the proper pay, and we need the tools to do the job. Schools (CCPS). If the BOE decides to allocate the ad- As educators, we must say clearly: “Fully fund the Board of ditional funding to pay raises that they negotiated, that Susan Shaw Education Budget because the quality education our school system is their prerogative. If not, that is also their preroga- County Commissioner offers is in trouble.” tive. The BOCC has no control over how the funds are The Calvert County Commissioners’ contact information is below. Commissioner’s name Courthouse Slaughenhoupt’s Response 175 Main Street Prince Frederick, MD 20678 I support the county teachers, support staff, and citizens. It is possible to support all three simultaneously. My 2010, campaign literature said, “I support improving the education funding formula.” Pat Nutter- President (2nd District) [email protected] The formula between the Board of Education (BOE) and Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) elapsed Susan Shaw- (2nd District) [email protected] and sadly was not replaced. I favored an improved formula that took into account the reality of the depressed Steve Weems-Vice President (2nd District) economy, and permitted increases as the housing market improved. [email protected] When there was a formula, funding was more predictable; and I dare say reduced oversight needs by the Evan Slaughenhoupt- (3rd District) [email protected] BOCC. The BOE allocates funding for pay raises of which they negotiate. The BOCC does not control how edu- Gerald “Jerry” Clark, (1st District) [email protected] cation funds are allocated. However, with no formula, should the citizens now expect their county commissioners to be more keenly aware of the proposed school budget details, or merely accept what the BOE submits? Debbie Russ Since 2006, when student enrollment was at 17,015 we have continued to see reduced student enrollment CEA President with some projections for that reduction to continue into 2017, at which time it is predicted we will have a student and enrollment of 15,113. Yet, as all the numbers for enrollment decrease the costs continue to rise. Marvin Stewart That campaign literature also said I would work hard to reduce taxes and wasteful spending. CAESS President We now see our teachers and school support staff get used as unwitting pawns; and I find that very offensive. What occurs is similar to the U.S. defense budget battles. The Pentagon budgeters use a tactic known as a “gold watch.” They place at risk an Publisher Thomas McKay item so important and valuable, that those who fund the budget will Associate Publisher Eric McKay fund extra, or restore funding in cases of funding cuts. Editor Corrin M. Howe The reason the “gold watch” occurs is to ensure greater than truly Graphic Designer Angie Stalcup needed funding so that budget staffs have wider flexibility since the “gold watch” is used as cover to fund less priority items. Junior Designer Kasey Russell Locally, the “gold watch” trick is seen as a proposed education Office Manager Tobie Pulliam budget request greater than the projected available funding. Here, the Advertising [email protected] teachers and support staff become the “gold watches.” Common sense Email [email protected] concludes that teachers and support staff are of such a high priority, Phone 301-373-4125 they will be fully funded; especially when administrative expenses are about 20 percent (dollars not used in the classroom). Staff Writers True to form, the organizations who voice for the teachers and Guy Leonard Law Enforcement support staff organize these employees to “take a stand” or “demand Sarah Miller Staff Writer Alex Panos Business Writer full funding” or other catch phrases. They gain that type of employee action by misleading them as to the full breadth of the budget (also known as budget fluff – flexibility) and its lack of detailed priority Contributing Writers Editorial Interns: listings. Joyce Baki Grace Millerick The State of Maryland continues cutting funds to our school sys- Eric Franklin Rebecca Sachs Alex Theriot tem; and continues walking away from its obligation to fund the retire- Ron Guy ment pensions (passing that off to the county). Citizens of the county, Laura Joyce Debra Meszaros Photography Interns: unfortunately continue to take on those financial burdens as well as Susan Shaw Stephanie Scott Calvert Gazette having less income as the state passes along tax increases to these very Beth Graeme P. O. Box 250 • Hollywood, MD 20636 citizens. As we move towards finalizing county budget work, the teachers, The Calvert Gazette is a weekly newspaper providing news and information for the residents of Calvert County. The Calvert support staff, and citizens can be assured I will seek to find the appro- Gazette will be available on newsstands every Thursday. The paper is published by Southern Maryland Publishing Company, priate balance; and will keep a lookout for those “gold watches.” which is responsible for the form, content, and policies of the newspaper. The Calvert Gazette does not espouse any political belief or endorse any product or service in its news coverage. Articles and letters submitted for publication must be signed and Evan K. Slaughenhoupt Jr. may be edited for length or content. The Calvert Gazette is not responsible for any claims made by its advertisers. County Commissioner 15 Thursday, March 21, 2013 TTER The Calvert Gazette E to the S L Editor Musicians Needed The Bloomin BesT For All oF Attention all talented musicians in the local area, are you looking for an Your eAsTer Flowers & GiFTs opportunity to get your name and sound will volunteer to perform. If you are inter- out into the community? The Northern ested in this opportunity, please e-mail us High School Future Business Leaders of at [email protected]. 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Commissioner’s Corner Mixed Baskets Easter Lilies & Color Bowls Hydrangeas Explaining Stormwater Systems Annual Big Tree Sale By Susan Shaw I learned about green infrastructure vs. Add instAnt size to your yArd. Price includes Tree, delivery, PlanTing, sTaking & Mulching. Calvert County Commissioner, gray infrastructure. Gray infrastructure in- See store for a current list of varieties and Group A Group C cludes all the pipes, tunnels, devices to move sizes available. Choose from over 50 varieties $ $ District 2 including Maples, Oaks, Pears, Plums, Cherries, 239 350 stormwater dating from the Roman aque- Installed Installed ducts and tunnels. The gray infrastructure Redbuds, Pines, Spruces & many more. Be thankful if you live in Calvert Coun- in our country is deteriorating. In contrast, Group B Group D ty as, at least so far, we are exempted from Download a copy of our Tree Guide. green infrastructure uses stormwater as a Visit our website www.WentworthNursery.com $ $ the onerous impervious surface fees that resource. Examples include green roofs that and click “sales & promotions” 299 399 Anne Arundel countians will have to pay Installed Installed absorb the stormwater to make plants grow come July 1 because Anne Arundel, Charles, Varieties may not be available in all sizes. Due to the pricing of this offer, no other coupons or discounts will be and rain gardens. It is predicted that China and eight other jurisdictions in the Maryland applied. Other sizes and prices available. Shade trees average 12’-15’ tall, Flowering trees average 8’-12’ tall. will be out of water in 2025 and will be im- hold a Phase One Municipal Separate Storm porting water from us. Sewer System (MS4) Clean Water Permit Marylanders Plant trees There is an effort to tie together the issued by the state’s department of environ- Visit www.trees.maryland.gov to download a coupon valid for an additional regulatory side of government with the ment. So, what is an impervious surface? It $ the purchase of any Native Tree priced at $75 or more. conservation side to preserve and renovate OFF is generally defined as a surface that does not 25 There is a list of qualifying trees on the website. stormwater through utilization of GIS tech- allow stormwater to infiltrate into the ground, nology and private capital. An example is which includes buildings, sidewalks, drive- the Ditch Restoration Partnership in Talbot % ways, parking lots, patios, and even swim- Buy 3 or More, Save Off County, which has 700 miles of ditches par- Fruit Trees 25 ming pools. The fee is based on the amount alleling roads. GIS (Geographic Information of impervious surface on a residential lot, on Systems) was used to identify farm pollution a commercial lot, and even on a church or flowing into the county roadside ditches us- non-profit’s lot, like a private school. ing a GIS tool called Advanced Mitigation The subject was the background for Planning. Mitigation practices were then tar- an invitation for elected folks and staff to a geted to only the problem areas using private Stormwater Roundtable sponsored jointly by capital through state bonds. Governor O’Malley and the Maryland Envi- Getting back to Anne Arundel County, peach apple pear FiGs ronmental Service (MES). I went to get edu- there are 187,469 total billable properties cated. I learned that Chesapeake Bay wide, % (billed for the impervious surface storm- nitrogen and phosphorus loads are down 50 Other Fruits Buy 5 or More, Mix or Match Save 20 Off water fee). The county needs $26 Million percent. Fifty-four riversheds in Maryland in revenue to meet its stormwater goals. are improving. The mantra for the day was 311,000 Equivalent Run-off Units or ERUs that Agriculture and Point Sources (like were identified. The fee is $85 per ERU, ex- wastewater treatment plants) are making cept in the rural areas, where it is $170 per good progress, so the new focus is on storm- ERU. A home might be one ERU while a pri- water, especially in already developed areas. vate school with a lot of impervious surface The Clean Water Act can result in penalties could equal many ERUs. from the federal Environmental Protection Like I said at the beginning of this col- BlueBerries raspBerry BlackBerries seedless & Wine Agency if sufficient progress is not made. umn, we can be grateful that we are spared Tyme Grapes Accordingly, the MES has hired 150 from ERUs for the time being. employees that are stormwater profession- als whose jobs are to help the rest of the state reduce storm- water. 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The training On Sunday, April 14, 2013 riders, road captains, emer- is presented in part by Southern Maryland CPS and First Aid For Children gency response persons, and advocates are encouraged to at- Training at www.somdcpr.com . Registration is $65 per person Calvert Collaborative for Children and Youth, tend Motorcycle Emergency Incident Management Training/ and registration is on a first come, first served basis. Questions Inc., a non-profit, educational and advocacy United Bystander Care. The training will commence at 8 a.m. with or registration, please contact Kim Welling at 443-532-4409, Way partner agency, seeks nominations of local doors and sign in starting at 7:30 a.m. and will be held rain or [email protected]; Jonathan Riffe at 443-532-5315, jon- “Champions for Children” to be recognized at a din- shine. The class will be hosted by the Southern Maryland Mo- [email protected]; or Kim Jones at 443-532-8516, jonesks@ ner on May 2, 2013. The awards recognize exempla- torcycle Safety Rally Safety Task Force and Red Knights MD co.cal.md.us. For more information visit Southern Maryland ry child advocates in Calvert County, in the areas of 4. The training will run from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Hollywood Motorcycle Safety Rally on Facebook. Educational Opportunities, Healthy Children, and Volunteer Fire Department – Bingo Hall, at 24801 Three Notch Strong Families, and also recognize a Youth (person Road, Hollywood MD 20636. There will be a ninety-minute 21 years or younger). Details and the Nomination break to provide students with an opportunity to participate and Form are available on www.calvertkids.org. Nomi- enjoy the Southern Maryland Motorcycle Safety Rally in the nations must be received by Friday, April 5, 2013. parking lot. For further information, please contact: Cal- In 2011 there were 70 motorcycle fatalities and 1,513 mo- vert Collaborative for Children and Youth, Inc. 410 torcycle crash injuries in Maryland. In 2011, there were 1,881 motorcycle related crashes in Maryland. Motorcycle riders aged Sp rts 286-8300 or [email protected] 2013 A View From The Victory Cup Champions Blea chers Why March Madness Still Matters By Ronald N. Guy Jr. even 29 years removed from their college days. Contributing Writer The familiarity is partly the product of a highly absorbent child’s mind, but it’s also indicative I’m a vintage sports junkie. I consider the of early entrants to the NBA. In the ‘80s, play- advent of ESPN Classic as proof of the existence ers stayed in school and created lasting college of a higher power and the Almighty’s interest in memories. Had Bowie and Ewing been born 30 the happiness of laymen. I dig grainy video and years later, their showdown would have never the endearing black bars on either side of my happened - both would have been gone after one wide screen T.V. courtesy of analog technology. year in college. The Sabres Squirt White team became Champions of the 2013 Victory Cup after a week- I’ll watch an encore presentation of any clas- Acknowledging the game’s quality-gap, the end long tournament in Frederick, Md. sic game, in any sport, at just about any time. uncomfortable question preceding this year’s I’ve neglected chores and significant others, lost tournament is this: does March Madness still hours of sleep and been subjected to hundreds of matter? Why watch inferior talent (historically post-midnight and pre-dawn infomercials in the speaking) and players and teams who we’ll bare- Crabs Add Pitcher name of a well-timed rerun of an epic athletic ly get to know? In short, why bother? showdown. Why? Because college basketball and its That said, when I happened upon a recent season-ending tournament have never been and Outfielder broadcast of Georgetown’s win over the Ken- more relatable. March Madness still does what tucky Wildcats in the 1984 Final Four, I was it always has. The tournament still puts its par- The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs have purchased the contract of pitcher Lo- hooked for the evening. Even though the game ticipants in pressure situations: moments that gan Williamson from the Lancaster Barnstormers and signed outfielder Brandon took me back to my youth and a far better time in permit the viewer an opportunity to question Jones, manager Patrick Osborn announced today. Maryland/D.C. sports, the attraction was larger their personal mettle and how they and their Williamson, 27, earned a 9-3 record and 2.88 ERA in 128 innings for the San than the obvious nostalgia. The primary draw co-workers would perform under similar, go or Angelo Colts of the North American League of Independent Baseball in 2012. Wil- of this cherished time capsule of college bas- no-go stress. The tournament also continues to liamson was among the top three in wins with the Colts from 2011-12, before joining ketball was its comparative baseline. College provide live, unfiltered guidance on handling the Lancaster Barnstormers during the 2012-13 off season. basketball has been under fire recently for the adversity and defeat and their antonyms, success The 6’0”, 210-pound, left-hander has spent the previous six seasons across in- alleged degradation of play and erosion of the and victory. None of that has changed; those are dependent baseball with such teams as the Pensacola Pelicans, Shreveport-Bossier overall experience. Critics argue that the NBA’s the tournament’s constants - regardless of the Captains and Grand Prairie AirHogs of the Americans Association, the Brockton Rox premature poaching of the sport’s greatest stars participant’s talents. of the Canadian-American Association and San Angelo. Williamson recorded a 4.49 and the thinner spread of talent due to the rise Where the Madness has evolved, ironical- ERA with 578 strikeouts in 772.1 innings in Independent League action. of mid-major programs has made the game of ly, is in its acquisition of those admitted warts. The Great Lakes, Ill., native was last drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the shadow of its former self; one that, objectively True, college basketball lacks elegance and pre- 27th round of the 2004 MLB June Amateur Draft. speaking, is an inferior product to other offer- cision. It isn’t the thing of beauty it once was; Jones, 29, recorded a .326 average, 128 hits, 74 runs, 73 RBIs and 14 homeruns in ings on the crowded sports calendar. but it has patina now. It is fabulously flawed, 97 games with the Kansas City T-Bones of the American Association of Independent As much as I’d like to dispel those dooms- “plagued”, if you will, with endearing imperfec- Baseball in 2012. He ranked first on Kansas City in hits, runs, RBIs and third on the day prophecies, I can’t. Watching Georgetown tions. Then again, aren’t we all? Indeed, and team in batting average last season. The Panama City, Fla., native has tallied 38 hits, vs. Kentucky, circa 1984, only validated the that’s precisely why the game and its tournament 22 RBIs, 18 runs and a .257 batting average in 51 games with the Atlanta Braves from criticisms of today’s game. If either team fed still matter. Both the 1984 and 2013 George- 2007-09, and has recorded a .307 batting average, 180 hits, 95 RBIs and 94 runs in two the flux capacitor, hopped into the DeLorean, town Hoyas can be appreciated; but while the seasons (2011-12) of independent baseball. shot into the future and entered the 2013 tourna- former left us awestruck, it’s the latter, equipped Jones was a part of the Braves farm system from 2004-09, reaching as high as ment, they’d probably be the favorite (especially with common human shortcomings, that invites Triple A’s Richmond Braves and the Gwinnett Braves of the International League Georgetown). The talent on the floor – from a deeper connection with the blemished but de- before joining the Pittsburgh Pirates, Detroit Tigers and Milwaukee Brewers organi- Patrick Ewing and Reggie Williams to Sam termined person residing within us. zations (2010-11). Bowie and Kenny “Sky” Walker – was tremen- The 6’1”, 215-pound leftfielder was last drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the 24th dous. More important than the talent, though, Send comments to [email protected] round of the 2003 amateur draft and made his major league debut at on September 16, was the relationship I felt with these players, 2007 at age 23. Jones spent parts of three seasons (2007-09) with the Braves. 17 Thursday, March 21, 2013 The Calvert Gazette SERVING SOUTHERN MARYLAND FOR 55 YEARS

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The Calvert Gazette runs compli- Samuel C. and Agnes V. (Belhke) Dawson. and Elizabeth Graham; one brother, Wilbur mentary obituaries as submitted by fu- Bill was raised in Mayo and later moved (Ann) Dent; one aunt, Eliza Dent; two sisters- neral homes and readers. We run them Fran Damerell, 88 with his family to Washington, D.C. and in-law, Sarah and Katherine Dent; and a host in the order we receive them. Any sub- Frances Jeanne Da- attended Coolidge High School, where he of nieces and nephews. missions that come to news@county- merell, “Fran,” 88, of Sol- played football and graduated in 1944. He Funeral service was held on March 9 at times.net after noon on Mondays may omons, Md., formerly of enlisted in the United States Navy on Dec. Healing and Deliverance Church, Prince Fred- run in the following week’s edition. Elma, N.Y., passed away 15, 1944, earning the Pacific and American erick, Md. with Apostle Aniachi Belu-John, on March 13 in Solo- Theatre Ribbons and WWII Victory Medal. eulogist. mons, Md. She was born After Bill was discharged on July 24, 1946, The interment was at St. John UM Katherine Brooks, 69 in Muncie, Ind. on July he moved back to Mayo. He was then em- Church Cemetery, Lusby, Md. 9, 1924 to the late Perry ployed at Firestone Tire, and later worked The pallbearers were Zesco Curtis, Dar- as a manager at Colonial Bowling Lanes in rien Brown, Cherron Taylor, Gordon Taylor Katherine E. Williams and Emma Annapolis. Bill married Linda Ann Herbert III, Zithem Weems and Marlin Griffith. Brooks, 69, of Prince Gilbert Williams. She was the beloved wife of Marshall Damerell, whom she married on on Feb. 13, 1971 and they lived in Annapo- Funeral arrangements provided by Frederick, Md. passed lis. They moved to Chestertown, where they Sewell Funeral Home, Prince Frederick, Md. away on Feb. 28 at Feb. 24, 1946 in Muncie, Ind., for 67 years. Fran graduated from Muncie Central purchased a bowling alley, which they op- Seasons Hospice, Ran- High School in 1942 and Purdue University erated for eleven years. He and Linda then dallstown, Md. in 1945, where she was a member of the Delta moved back to Annapolis and he worked Judy Harrod, 46 Katherine Eliza- Gamma Sorority. She was the office man- for Anne Arundel County Recreation and beth Brooks was born ager of her husband’s business, Eastern Shaft Parks. They moved to Deale in the early Judy Michelle Har- May 29, 1943 to the Manufacturing Company, Lancaster, N.Y. un- 1980’s and have lived in Churchton since rod, 46, of Port Repub- late Claude Brooks Sr. and Elsie E. til her retirement after fifteen years of service 2007. lic, Md. passed away on He was a life member of the Deale Brooks in Prince Frederick, Maryland. in 1989. March 2 at her residence. Elks Lodge 2528. Bill loved being outdoors Katherine went to Mt. Hope School Fran is survived by her husband, Mar- Judy Michelle Harrod shall H. Damerell; children, Susan Giesy of whether he was hunting, crabbing, cutting was the daughter of the for a short time because of her illness. the grass or tending to his flower garden. She loved attending church services Saskatoon, SK, Canada, Kay Hawk of Read- late George W. Harrod ing, Pa., Paul Damerell of Fairfax, Va., and He also loved to spend time with his family Sr. and Helen Mae Wal- and listening to gospel music. Playing Ralph Damerell of Rochester, N.Y.; eleven especially his grandchildren. lace Harrod. She was card games, attending family dinners, grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. Bill was preceded in death by his par- born on June 16, 1966 in Calvert County, picnics and having her family around She was preceded in death by her parents and ents and a brother William Greeley “Stretch” Md. She attended and graduated from Calvert her were also some of her most treasured two sisters, Ruth Urschel and Velma Williams. Dawson. He is survived by his loving wife High School in 1985. times. A memorial service celebrating her life Linda A. Dawson and children Billie Lynn Judy was a member of The Greater Bible Her favorite foods were kale, ham, will be held on Friday, March 22 at 2:00 p.m. Orr and husband Dusty of Churchton, Blair Way Church in Prince Frederick, Md. She was Leigh Archambeault and husband Lenny of pigtails and sauerkraut, and homemade at Solomons United Methodist Church, 14454 baptized under the former pastor Apostle Jo- Edgewater, Charles Blake “Bubba” Daw- biscuits. Solomons Island Road South, Solomons, Md. seph N. Brown D.D. Currently she was under with Rev. Meredith Wilkins-Arnold and Rev. son of Churchton, Charles Joseph Dawson the dynamic leadership of Pastor Neil O’Brien Katherine leaves to mourn three sis- and wife Jenny, and Debra Kim Oliver, all ters, Ernestine Walker, Maxine Brooks Meredith Syler officiating. Interment will be Gross, Co-Pastor Delethian Gross, and Shep- private. of Annapolis. He is also survived by nine herd Mother Pearlie M. Brown, who she loved and Darlene Brooks; one brother, Claude Should friends desire contributions may grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and respected immensely. Judy took pleasure Brooks Jr.; five aunts, Delores Coates, be made in Fran’s memory to the Solomons sisters Amelia Marquetti of Baltimore, in attending Wednesday Night Prayer and Edith Jessup, Josephine Harris, Leslie United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 403, Sol- Gladys Rosatti of Crownsville, and Linda Bible Study. She enjoyed Sunday School and Glover and Celestine Sewell; and two omons, MD 20688 or to Asbury~Solomons Lou Cook of Tracy’s Landing; and broth- Morning Worship Service. uncles, Roosevelt Brooks and Joseph Benevolent Fund, Attn. Melissa Carnes 11100 ers Samuel C. “Mike” Dawson of Annapo- Judy had a humble heart, a compassion- Mackall. She also leaves a host of niec- Asbury Circle, Solomons. Maryland 20688. lis, W. Thomas Dawson of California, and ate spirit, and a unique personality. She was es, nephews, great-nephews, relatives, Arrangements were handled by the Rausch James R. Dawson of Friendship. hilarious. She could make you laugh on your Family and friends were received and friends. Funeral Home, P. A., Lusby, MD. For more in- worst day. Judy was phenomenal in providing formation or to leave condolences please visit March 18 at Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., special care to her brother, Leonard and the Funeral service was held on March 8325 Mt. Harmony Lane, Owings, where a 9 at Sewell Funeral Home, Prince Fred- www.rauschfuneralhomes.com. late Blanche Parker. She was very devoted and funeral service and celebration of Bill’s life supportive to her mother, super-nanny to the erick, Md. with Elder Lowell Thomas Sr. were held March 19. Interment followed at neighborhood children, neighborhood watch, officiating. Bill Dawson, 86 Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Crownsville. and a trusted confidant. With God’s help Judy The interment was at Holland Cem- Memorial contributions in Bill’s name may fought a good fight and kept the faith, never etery, Huntingtown, Md. be made to Heartland Hospice Services, 4 Charles Milton complained, and persevered with dignity. The pallbearers were Lyndon Gross, East Rolling Crossroads, Suite 307, Bal- “Bill” Dawson, 86, of Many loved her and many will miss her, as she Glenwood Heigh, Marvin Mackall, Oli- timore, MD 21228. To leave condolences gave a thumbs up and waved good-bye. In the Churchton passed away visit www.rauschfuneralhomes.com ver Sherbert, Richard Smith, and Tarva- March 13 at South River sweet by and by we shall meet on that beauti- ris Smith. Health and Rehabilita- ful shore. Funeral arrangements provided by tion Center in Edgewa- She was preceded in death by her father, Sewell Funeral Home, Prince Frederick, ter, Md. He was born Mary Gross, 92 George W. Harrod Sr., brother, Clayton Har- rod, and sisters, Mary H. Harrod and Sandra MD. Feb. 21, 1927 in Mayo to Mary E. Gross, 92, R. Long. She leaves to cherish her memories: of Lusby, Md., passed her mother, Helen M. Harrod; six sisters, An- away on March 4 at Solo- nie M. Gross, Delois Johnson, Phyllis Dawkins Where Life and Heritage are Celebrated mons Nursing Center, (George), Joyce Weems (Samuel), Carolyn Solomons, Md. Gantt, and Patricia Harrod; four brothers, She was born to the George Jr., Leonard, Levi and Tyrone Har- late Joseph and Eliza Dent rod; four uncles, Calvin “Sonny” (Elsie), Ob- During a difficult on March 30, 1920. Mary bie (Carolyn), Herman (Hilda) and Thomas time… still your best choice. was a devoted mother and (Ruth); three aunts, Thelma (Walter), Bertha grandmother. For over 50 years Mary worked and Mertina; and a host of nieces, nephews, as a cook at Vera’s Restaurant in White Sands. cousins and friends. Affordable Funerals, Caskets, Vaults, She was known for her famous homemade Funeral service was held on March 10 at apple pies and soups. Mary worked up until Greater Bible Way Church, Prince Frederick, Cremation Services and Pre-Need Planning her health started to fail and she was forced to Md. with Elder Neil O. Gross as eulogist. Family Owned and Operated by retire. The interment was at Greater Bible Way Barbara Rausch and Bill Gross The loved ones left to mourn and cherish Church, Prince Frederick, Md. fond memories include her husband, Parran The pallbearers were Aaron Foote, Ed- www.RauschFuneralHomes.com Gross; three daughters, Eliza (Glenn) Foote, win Foote, Damien Parker, Derrick Parker, Mary Ellen (Samuel) Weems, Doris (Johnny) Trabin Parker Jr., and Mark Smith. Owings Port Republic Lusby Payne; one step-daughter; two step-sons; one The honorary pallbearers were Lorenzo 8325 Mt. Harmony Lane 4405 Broomes Island Rd. 20 American Lane adopted son, Apostle Aniachi Belu-John; fif- Gross, Floyd Harris Sr., Leonard Harris, and teen grandchildren; eleven great-grandchil- Jonathan Weems. 410-257-6181 410-586-0520 410-326-9400 dren, eight great-great-grandchildren; three Funeral arrangements provided by sisters, Rachel Johnson, Catherine Johnson, Sewell Funeral Home, Prince Frederick, Md. 19 Thursday, March 21, 2013 The Calvert Gazette

with Rev. Irvin Beverly officiating. one sister, Marion Naomi Smith Jones of for passersby. Carroll Jefferson, 87 The interment was at Ernestine Jones Prince Frederick, Md. On July 22, 1961, he was united Cemetery, Chesapeake Beach, Md. Jean loved everyone and never com- in holy matrimony to his childhood Carroll Jefferson, 87, of Lusby, Md. The pallbearers were Allen Boyd, Al- plained about a thing. She was educated in sweetheart, Martha Mae Foote. Their passed away on March 2 at his residence. fred Bishop, Bobby Deshazo, Durrell Long, Calvert County Public Schools. She gradu- blessed union of 51 years produced five Carroll Jefferson was born on Dec. 12, Adolph Jefferson, and Robert Jefferson. ated from William Sampson Brooks High children, five grandchildren, and three 1925 to the late Evelyn Taylor. The honorary pallbearers were Jermaine School in 1949. On Sept. 18, 1953, she mar- great-grandchildren. Carroll was raised in Calvert County by Wills and Terrence Plater. ried Mr. Hilton Penroe Mackall of Hun- Russell had a strong love for farming his grandmother, Annie Jefferson. He was Funeral arrangements provided by tingtown, Md., who preceded her in death and gardening, as he was recognized as educated in the Calvert County Public School Sewell Funeral Home, Prince Frederick, MD. in 1978. Of that union, they had one child, the last African-American tobacco farmer System. At an early age, he worked on the Marion Olivia Mackall. The family lived in Calvert County. He also had a love for farm to help support his family while grow- in Queens, N.Y. for many years. Jean and music; you would often hear his bass-filled ing up. Rhatta Johnson, 89 Marion returned home in 1978. In N.Y., voice singing and humming throughout the He was united in holy matrimony to Vic- Jean worked for years as a sale supervisor day. Russell also enjoyed listening to his toria Chase on June 28, 1948. From this union Rhatta Virginia for AT&T. She transferred to the Washing- favorite gospel groups: Jay Caldwell and seven children were born. Carroll and his lov- Johnson, 89, of Lusby, ton, D.C. office in 1978. Jean retired from The Gospel Ambassadors and Reverend ing, devoted wife were inseparable. They did Md., passed away on AT&T after many years of faithful service. Flowers. His two favorite days of the year everything together and enjoyed spending March 4 at Solomons In 1978, Jean started studying with were Christmas and his birthday. He also spare time with their children and grandchil- Nursing Center, Solo- Jehovah’s witnesses. This was familiar to enjoyed sharing countless hours of laugh- dren. They customized the inside of several mons, Md. her because her father (who was one of Je- ter and gossip with his special friends Don vans and RV’s they purchased together. They Rhatta Virginia hovah’s Witnesses) talked to her about the Hall, Mark Queen, Jody Thompson, Harry also loved to build and remodel. Carroll, his Johnson was born on Aug. truth. In 1980, she dedicated her life to Je- Harrod, George Jones, Vernon Jones and wife, and children built their home together 5, 1923 to the late Mo- hovah and was baptized. Sidney Brooks Sr. on Camp Canoy Road, where the basement ses and Annie Johnson She is survived by her daughter, Mar- He leaves behind his devoted wife was dug by hand! The most recent project of Lusby, Md. She attended Calvert County ion Gross; three grandsons, Clayton Gantt Martha; five beautiful daughters, Starlette that Carroll and Victoria completed together Public Schools. She was second of five chil- Jr., Solomon Thornton, and Hilton Mack- (Warren), Carlisha Thompson (Jody), Sta- was the beautiful, factory-looking, custom- dren (Matilda, James, Hattie and Moses) all all; granddaughter Loveta Robinson Gantt; cey, Kimberly Watts (Mark), Danielle, and made kitchen cabinets that are in their kitchen. which have preceded her in death. She worked two great-grandchildren, Jaylen Maurice honorary daughters, Mallery Johnson and He devoted his life to his wife, children, and numerous years at the Warren Denton Oys- Brown Gantt and Amelia Robinson; two Tyese Heigh; five grandchildren, Christina grandchildren. ter House and then for various families as a uncles, Napoleon Gross and Irving Gross; Jenkins (Will), Quante, Monet, Tony, and He briefly served in the U.S. Army. He housekeeper. two aunts Daisy Gross and Florence Gross; Breia; three great-grandchildren, TaiS- worked at various shipyard companies as an At a young age she accepted Jesus Christ eight sisters-in-law, Dorothy Wheatley, han, Dylan, and Shavarye; two brothers, engineer. He also worked for Baltimore Gas as Lord and Savior. For the last fifteen years Minnie Stepney, Shirley Harris, Mattie Turner (Juanita) and James (Ann); six & Electric. He was an excellent mechanic and she was the Mother of “Ministry of Love Mackall, Viola Mackall, Alice Mackall, sisters, Bernice Mauldin (James), Phyllis would always lend a helping hand to anyone. Church” in Upper Marlboro, Md. Mom loved Juanita Mackall, and Tammy Mackall; Warren, Delores Mackall, Doris McNeil He had many talents, including carpentry. the Lord and loved to praise Him. When the and seven brothers-in-law, Floyd Jones, (Parham), Regina Grimes (Benjamin), and Some of his hobbies included listening to music started playing you could see her shrug- Charles, Kenneth, Wilson, Odell, Fred- Shirley Mackall; eight sisters-in-law, Ann Oldies but Goodies, and watching his favor- ging her shoulders in praise. She believed in rick, and Sherman Mackall. Many loving Mackall (James), Mildred Ward (Eugene), ite sports, baseball and football. His favorite prayer, when she could no longer kneel she nieces, nephews, cousins and friends will Goldie Harrod (Harry), Jacqueline Foote, teams were the Baltimore Orioles, Washing- would lay in bed and pray. Her favorite Scrip- miss her dearly. Marilyn Jones (George), Susan Spriggs ton Nationals, and Washington Redskins! He ture was Psalm 23. Funeral service was held on March (Michael), Betty and Gloria Mackall; five also loved to go camping. Many family trips She lived a long and blessed life and will 11 at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness, brothers-in-law, James Foote Sr., Eugene were taken to the mountains. be truly missed by everyone who knew her. Huntingtown, Md., with Brother Anthony Foote (Dorinda), William Foote (Janice), Carroll was preceded in death by his Elmer Mackall and Rhatta were the par- Mackall officiating. Stevenson Foote (Shirley), and John Foote wife, Victoria Jefferson; two sons, Carroll Jr. ents of eleven children of which two are de- The interment was at Young’s Church (Erna); and five godchildren, Joyce Sher- and Sherman Jefferson; mother Evelyn Taylor; ceased. She leaves to cherish her memories Cemetery, Huntingtown, MD. bert, Gwendolyn Brooks, James Mackall grandmother Annie Jefferson; sister Gertrude nine children, Eilene (Irvin) Beverly of Lusby, The pallbearers were friends and Jr., Tamela Jones and Chloe Jones. He Austin; brother Vernon Barber; aunts Doris Md.; Ollie (Claude) Williams of Suitland, Md.; family. also leaves behind his beloved nieces and Jefferson, Florence Jefferson Hackman, and Madora (Henry) Jones of Lusby, Md.; Elmer Funeral arrangements provided by nephews, David, Lisa, Marc, Van Brooks, Emily Jefferson Bishop; uncles Cluster, Earl, Jr. (Patrice) of Waldorf, Md.; Mary Rose (Ste- Sewell Funeral Home, Prince Frederick, Tremayne and Selena Spriggs, to whom he Howard, Norman, and Thomas Jefferson; ven) Long of Prince Frederick, Md.; Margaret MD. always watched over as his own, as well as son-in-law Marion Wilkerson; sisters-in-law Copeland (Barry deceased) of Temple Hills, special friends. Carolyn Chase, Helen Stewart, and Sara Beth Md.; Thelma (Lorenzo) Keyes of Prince Russell was preceded in death by two Janey; brothers-in-law James Gross, Maurice Frederick, Md. ;Jerome (JoAnne) Mackall Russell Mackall, 75 brothers, Raymond and Bernard; one sis- Stewart, William Chase and Thomas Chase. of Suitland, Md.; Velma (Waverlyn) Mack ter, Thelma; two sisters-in-law, Wanda Carroll leaves to cherish his memories, of Killeen, Texas; and one adopted daughter Russell Leroy Foote and Agatha Brooks; and a brother- three daughters, Jeannie Jefferson Wilker- Mary Chase-Thomas of Suitland, Md.; 23 Mackall, 75, of Hun- in-law Vanderbilt Brooks. son, Joanie Gantt, and Lisa Jefferson Harley; grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren and tingtown, Md. passed In all, Russell touched the lives of two sons, Anthony and Larry Jefferson; three five great-great-grandchildren, as well as a away on March 3 at Cal- many people with his smile and generos- daughters-in-law, Carolyn, Vernell, and Ju- host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. vert Memorial Hospital, ity, and maintained his trademark sense of lie Jefferson; two sons-in-law, George Gantt Funeral service was held on March 11 at Prince Frederick, Md. humor all the way to the end. More than a and Nathaniel James Harley; eleven grand- St. John UM Church, Lusby, Md. with Rev. Russell Leroy farmer and contractor, Russell also had a children, Victoria Wills, Felicia Long, Tonya Irvin Beverly officiating. Mackall, son of the late generous soul. Russell was extremely fam- Wilkerson, Crystal Jefferson, Quiana Bradley, The interment was at St. John UM Calvert and Pauline ily-oriented and enjoyed helping friends, Lanee Bradley, Sherman Jefferson Jr., Car- Church Cemetery, Lusby, Md. Gross Mackall, was born on May 30, 1937, as well. His sense of humor brought joy, roll Wilkerson, Kevin Jefferson, Alexis Jef- The pallbearers were Andre Brothers, in Washington, D.C. excitement, and love to all the lives he ferson, and Anthony Jefferson Jr.; nineteen Dorille Gray, Shawn Jones, Deric Lester, He received his education in the pub- touched. Russell’s warmth and smile will great-grandchildren, Cassandra, Sherman Donte Lester, and Jerome Mackall Jr. lic schools of Calvert County, Md., start- be remembered by all. III, and Shaun Jefferson, T’Keyah and Mar- Funeral arrangements provided by ing in a one room school. Later he attended Funeral service was held on March 9 ley Wills, Daiquarius (DJ) Gantt, Durielle, Sewell Funeral Home, Prince Frederick, Md. William Sampson High School in Prince at Dunkirk Baptist Church, Dunkirk, Md. Durrell Jr., and Destiny Long, Aaliyah Kent, Frederick, Md. with Rev. Tunde Davies officiating. Tamara, Macy, and Prestina Jones, Antonio After high school until his retire- The interment was at Patuxent UMC Rice, Samiyah and Serenity Wilkerson, Jus- Jean Mackall, 80 ment, Russell was actively employed at Cemetery, Huntingtown, Md. tine Rice, and Montre and Latara White; five construction companies Turner Construc- The pallbearers were Stevenson Foote, William Foote Sr., Don Hall, Dami- sisters-in-law, Eva Gross, Jeanette Savage, Jean Gloria Mackall, tion, Clark Construction, Levi and Son Joanne, Teresa, and Annie Chase; four broth- Construction, and George Hyman Con- an Jones, Deon Harrod, and Todd Harrod. 80, of Lusby, Md. passed The honorary pallbearers were Pat- ers-in-law, Leroy Savage, Albert, Preston, and away on March 3 at Cal- struction. Russell was also a member of Calvin Chase; special friends Alfred Bishop, the Local Union 657. However, his love rick Brooks, Warren Harvey, Shawn vert Memorial Hospital, Janey, Stanley Leonard, Mark Queen, and Don Bright, Clarence Hodge, and Larry Jack- Prince Frederick, Md. for the community drew him to contract- son; a very special friend, son-in-law, and ing for the Calvert County Public School George Thompson. Jean was born July Funeral arrangements provided by wonderful caregiver, Nathaniel James (Skip) 20, 1932 to Johnson System. Until his passing, Russell served Harley; and a host of relatives and friends. the County for over 40 years doing what Sewell Funeral Home, Prince Frederick, Gross and Marion Smith Md. Funeral service was held on March 8 at Gross who preceded her brought a smile to his face. Russell’s buses Sewell Funeral Home, Prince Frederick, Md. in death. Also preceding her in death was parked near his home serves as a landmark The Calvert Gazette Thursday, March 21, 2013 20

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• Dynamic Duck Duo Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 9 p.m.

• Trivia, Ladies Night and Karaoke Anthony’s Bar and Grill (10371 South- ern Maryland Boulevard, Dunkirk) – 9 Volunteers Present A Play About Passion p.m. Friday, March 22

By Sarah Miller • The Shatners Staff Writer Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Instead of hidden in a building, the set for The Passion of Road, Dowell) – 8 p.m. Christ is visible to those driving through the intersection of HG Truman and Cove Point roads. • Pandora’s Box Director Andy Rogers decided to move the production out- Anthony’s Bar and Grill (10371 South- doors when he took over five years ago, believing an outdoor pro- ern Maryland Boulevard, Dunkirk) – 9 duction would attracts visitors who would not normally attend to p.m. a church. The troupe performs in the field across from St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Lusby. Saturday, March 23 The Passion of Christ details the last weeks before Jesus Christ was crucified. It starts with his arrival in Jerusalem and ends with the last supper, his arrest, trial and death. They researched the well • Latrice Carr and the Muzicans Den known story and then added parts not often told, such as Jesus Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell clearing the temple of vendors, only to have children come in and Road, Dowell) – 9 p.m. sing praises. Theft of sound and lighting equipment a couple years ago did • Live Music not deter the group from an outdoor venue. Now, once everything is Running Hare Vineyard (150 Adelina set up, cast and crew take turns sleeping in a camper on site to keep Road, Prince Frederick) – 1 p.m. an eye on everything. An outdoor production comes with unique challenges, such as • Kappa Danielson and Paul Larson the possibility of rain. The Westlawn Inn (9200 Chesapeake “It’s kind of fun because you never know,” Rogers said. The production is open air, but if the weather proves to be un- Avenue, North Beach) – 7:30 p.m. cooperative it can be moved indoors. Admission is free, though a free-will offering will be accept- Sunday, March 24 ed. Charging a fee to attend would be wrong, Rogers said. “God didn’t charge us anything.” • Live Music Between 50 and 60 people are involved, Rogers said, with Running Hare Vineyard (150 Adelina more joining at the last minute to work behind the scenes and on Road, Prince Frederick) – 1 p.m. stage. Individuals from all denominations are involved with the production. Tuesday, March 26

Photos by Sarah Miller Paul Shippert contemplates his role in the Passion of the Christ. • Justin Myles Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell “It’s always an interesting adventure,” Rogers said. “The story Road, Dowell) – 7 p.m. of Jesus and his sacrifice on the cross, to ensure all can be forgiven for their sins, is one constant from church to church.” Lusby resident Dave Turner has played Jesus for five years. He Thursday, March 28 comes back to help share the message. “It’s the greatest story ever told,” he said. • Trivia, Ladies Night and Karaoke Turner is impressed by how well everything comes together Anthony’s Bar and Grill (10371 South- year after year. The play is a “different way to spread the gospel” ern Maryland Boulevard, Dunkirk) – 9 and he is happy to participate. p.m. St. Paul’s worship leader Karen Wright decided to give the play a try when Rogers approached her five years ago. Like Turner, • Fast Eddie and the Slow Pokes she has been involved every year since. Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell “You can read the story, but when you see it you become emo- tionally involved,” she said. Road, Dowell) – 7:30 p.m. Lusby resident Sherry Mervine heard about the production three years ago. She works behind the scenes, sewing costumes and Friday, March 29 constructing props. Working with such a large production gives ev- eryone a sense of family and community, Mervine said. • Stereocase Rogers never knows where everything is going to come from, Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell but it comes together every year. Road, Dowell) – 8 p.m. Her first time trying out for the group, Lusby resident Jackie Horn stepped into the role of Mary Magdaline. She discovered the • Back Stage Pass tryouts through an advertisement. The play is volunteer run. A Anthony’s Bar and Grill (10371 South- common goal brings the production together. “It’s going to be a beautiful production,” she said. ern Maryland Boulevard, Dunkirk) – 9 Performances are March 29 and 30 at 7:30 p.m. For informa- p.m. tion visit the Passion of Christ in Lusby Facebook page, email PAS- [email protected] or call 443-295-3202. • Free Train Display Tans Cycles & Parts [email protected] (9032A Chesapeake Avenue, Tim Sayre, left and Mike Sarrin discuss the best way to portray their characters. North Beach) – 10:30 a.m. 21 Thursday, March 21, 2013 The Calvert Gazette CLUES ACROSS 12. Integrated circuit 1. Mexican President Camacho 13. Rednecks 6. Egyptian statesman Anwar 14. Atomic #69 11. March 17, 2013 17. Legume hemp 14. Don’t know when yet 19. Adam’s garden partner 15. Russian country house 20. The color of blood 32. Silent actors 49. Delaware 16. No longer is 21. Orange-red chalcedony 33. Biscuitlike tea pastry 51. A passage with access only 18. E.g. club soda or fruit juice 22. Units of land area 36. Largest Canadian province at one end 21. Hindu holy man 24. Green, sweet or Earl Grey 37. Chess horseman (abbr.) 52. Brew 23. Viverridae cat 25. Any member of the family 38. Theater orchestra area 53. Common degree 25. Long sound diacritical Hominidae 39. One who replaces a striker 54. Shape of a sphere mark 27. Received thrust (Geology) 41. The bill in a restaurant 55. Yearly tonnage (abbr.) 26. Yellow-fever mosquitos 28. Mexican treasury 42. A major division of geo- 58. City of Angels 28. Dead and rotting flesh certificates logical time 59. Pound 29. Those who are present 30. Ancient Egyptian king 43. Imperturbable 60. Hello 31. Royal Mail Service 31. Searches through 46. Used esp. of dry vegetation 61. Wizard of __ 34. Not in 35. Slope stability radar (abbr.) 36. Fast ballroom dance 39. A writ issued by authority of law 40. Lots 44. Concrete ingredient 45. Counterweights 47. Lower in esteem 48. Having the head uncovered 50. A way to plead 51. Henry __ Lodge, American politician 56. Before 57. Portable communicator 62. Marten having luxuriant dark brown fur Last Week’s Puzzle Solutions 63. Game table fabric

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Fairview Branch for a workshop with in- about the artist, acrylic painting concepts Thursday, March 21 formation and resources to help determine Friday, March 22 and techniques, and the CalvArt Gallery. the value of your old books. Liz Prouty • Navy Concert Band The class is limited to eight people. Re- • Nervous When Asked to Speak and Richard Due, owners of Second Looks Mary Harrison Center, 2950 Chaneyville serve your spot by stopping in or calling Publically? Books in Prince Frederick, will also be Road, Owings, 2:30 to 9 p.m. CalvArt at 410-535-9252. Payment is due County Services Plaza (150 Main Street in giving participants the chance to bring For more information call when upon arrival at the event. Prince Frederick, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. one or two old books for examination. For 410-257-1519 You’re not alone and there is help right more information, please contact Lisa Tas- • Composting and Raised Bed Gardening in your own community. sa at 410-257-2101. Saturday, March 23 Community Resources Building, 30 Duke Toastmasters International is the lead- Street, Prince Frederick, 10 a.m. ing movement devoted to making effective • Buy Local: The Sustainable Food • Keep Your Colon Rollin’ 5K Why compost? How do you compost? oral communication a worldwide reality. Movement St. Leonard-Jefferson Patterson Park & What do you need to compost? How do you Through its member clubs, Toastmasters Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Museum, St. Leonard, 9 a.m. compost in a raised bed? Find these an- International helps men and women learn Island Road, Solomons, 6:30 p.m. St. Leonard-Jefferson Patterson Park swers and more! Calvert County Maryland the arts of speaking, listening, and think- The museum continues its PEM Talks & Museum is pleased to host the Calvert Master Gardener, RT West, will teach this ing – vital skills that promote self-actual- series Sustainable Chesapeake with a County Health Department’s eight annual workshop on composting. ization, enhance leadership potential, fos- talk by Greg Bowen entitled Buy Local: Keep Your Colon Rollin’! 5k Walk/Run. ter human understanding, and contribute The Sustainable Food Movement. Local, The entry Fee is $25 before March to the betterment of mankind. fresh, organic, natural food is a hot topic 16, and $35 on race day. You can register Sunday, March 24 Meetings are held the first and third of conversation with claims of being more by mail, postmarked by March 16, online Thursday of every month. For more infor- sustainable, more healthful, and more en- at www.active.com through March 17, or • Chesapeake Beach Amusement Park mation please contact Belinda Denton at vironmentally friendly. If you would like in person at the health department until Chat 443-624-2402, or [email protected]. to learn more about buying local and sup- March 18. Race-day registration/packet North Beach Town Hall, 8916 Chesapeake Visit our website at www.calvert.toastmas- porting local agriculture, don’t miss this pick-up starts at 8 a.m. Race starts at 9 Avenue, North Beach, 2 p.m. tersclubs.org. opportunity. Come meet local producers a.m., rain or shine. Several local folks who grew up in at 6:30, talk begins at 7 in the auditorium, A trophy will be awarded to the over- the era of the Chesapeake Beach Amuse- • Meditation and its Benefits to Body & free. all male and female finisher. Awards will ment Park (1946-1972) will be leading an Mind Bowen grew up on a tobacco farm in be given to the top three male and female informal discussion about their memories Calvert Pines Senior Center, (West Dares Calvert County and after graduating from finishers in each age group:12 and under, of the Park. Please plan to attend and share Beach Rd. Prince Frederick, Md.) – 1 college, took up farming and joined the 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 plus. your memories and photos of the Amuse- p.m. Calvert County Young Farmers. Eventual- Prizes will be given for: Best “Blue” ment Park as well. If you never experi- The National Active and Retired Fed- ly he joined the staff of the Calvert County Team Theme, Best “Blue” Individual enced the Park, this will be the opportunity eral Employees Association (NARFE), Department of Planning and Zoning, first Theme, and the First Person to Register. to learn about all the family fun that has Calvert County Chapter 1466, will host a as deputy director, and in his last six years The first 250 registrants will receive a always been a tradition shared by the re- short presentation by Dr. Shakuntla Ma- as director. For more information about t-shirt. sort towns of North Beach and Chesapeake hajan M.D. “Meditation and its Benefits the museum, upcoming events, or mem- Race results are provided by Chesa- Beach. Admission is free. to Body & Mind”, followed by a regular bership, visit the website at www.calvert- peake Bay Running Club and will be post- business meeting. Also, join us for an ear- marinemuseum.com or call 410-326-2042. ed on this page as soon as they are available ly lunch at 11:30 a.m. this month at IHOP to us. Proceeds benefit Calvert Healthcare Friday, March 29 near the Crystal Palace in PF. Active and • Student Politics Night Solutions, a nonprofit organization aimed Retired Federal employees, spouses, mem- Calvert County Republican HQ,424 at helping people without insurance receive • Good Friday Service at Dunkirk Bap- bers, non-members and guests are wel- Solomons Island Rd., Prince Frederick, 8 healthcare. tist Church come. For NARFE membership Informa- p.m.-9 p.m. For more information, call 410-586- Dunkirk Baptist Church, 11275 S. Mary- tion and Application, Call 410-586-1441 or The guest speaker will be author Mi- 8501 or visit www.jefpat.org. land Blvd, Dunkirk, 7 p.m. email [email protected]. chael Kauffman, who has written several books regarding American history and has • Acrylic Painting • Calvert Marine Museum Events • What Are My Old Books Worth? appeared on several television programs CalvArt Gallery, 110 Solomon’s Island, Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons Valuing Your Books Program including those on CSPAN. The topic will Prince Frederick, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Jellyfish may be annoying to some, Calvert Library, Fairview Branch, 7 p.m. be military tribunals under Presidents Lin- Come in for a relaxing afternoon and but they are an important part of the food Have you ever wondered if your old coln and Bush. Kauffman will be giving a learn the basics of acrylic painting while chain. Join an interpreter at the jellyfish ex- books are rare, or if they’re worth some- talk, which will be followed by a discus- making a small art piece to take home. This hibit to learn more about this critical part of thing? Are you afraid to do anything with sion on the tension between civil liberties is a hands-on session where you will learn the ecosystem. 15 minute program starts at that box of old books? Join Calvert Library and national security. 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 2 p.m. on the hour. Library Events

Thursday, March 21 Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesa- Friday, March 22: • Playtime peake Beach, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Calvert Library Twin Beaches • Yes, You CAN Use a Computer! Reading, discussion and proj- • On Pins & Needles Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Calvert Library Fairview Branch, ects for children in kindergarten to Calvert Library Prince Frederick, Beach, 10:45 to 11:15 a.m. Rt. 4 and Chaneyville Road, Owings, 3rd grade. Registration required. This 850 Costley Way, 1 to 4 p.m. Playtime is learning and discovery 2 to 3 p.m. Facebook: Learn the steps month’s theme: Pop Art. Please register. Bring your quilting, needlework, time for you and your child. Engage in to setting up a Facebook account so Call 410-257-2411. knitting, crocheting, or other project for interactive play, connect with other par- you can locate and keep in touch with an afternoon of conversation and shared ents and caregivers, and have fun! Bring friends and family. The training will • What Are My Old Books Worth? creativity. a non-battery operated toy to share. No last one hour and will take place in Valuing Your Books registration. For ages birth through 5 a small group. Please register. Call Calvert Library Fairview Branch, Saturday, March 23 years old. 410-257-2101. Rt. 4 and Chaneyville Road, Owings, 7 • Playtime to 9 p.m. • Playtime • Kids Just Want to Have Fun! Calvert Library Fairview Branch, Rt. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, Have a box of old books in the 850 Costley Way, 11 to 11:30 a.m. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, corner and don’t know what to do with 4 and Chaneyville Road, Owings, 10:45 to 850 Costley Way, 2 to 3 p.m. 11:15 a.m. Playtime is learning and discovery them? Join Calvert Library and Second time for you and your child. Engage in Reading, discussion and projects Looks Books for a workshop that teach- Playtime is learning and discovery for children in K-3rd grade. Please regis- time for you and your child. Engage in in- interactive play, connect with other care- es you how to value your old or rare ter. Call 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. teractive play, connect with other parents givers, and have fun! Bring a non-battery books! Participants are encouraged to and caregivers, and have fun! Bring a non- operated toy to share. No registration. • Kids Just Want to Have Fun! bring a few old books to the workshop. battery operated toy to share. No registra- Ages birth through 5. Calvert Library Twin Beaches Call 410-257-2101 to learn more. tion. For ages birth through 5 years old. 23 Thursday, March 21, 2013 The Calvert Gazette

SENIOR LIVING Library Events (continued) Senior Citizen News Feel Like A Super Hero Monday, March 25 • Kids Just Want to Have Fun! Calvert stage. MHB blends healthy Enjoy a week of activities at Intergenerational Calvert Library Prince Fred- doses of blues, reggae, hip-hop, funk Camp with your elementary-age grandchild(ren), • Books & Toys erick, 850 Costley Way, 6:30 to 7:30 and rock to create a feel-good toasty July 15 to 19 at 10 a.m. Brochures are available at all Calvert Library Southern p.m. fire to warm your winter night. three senior centers with a list of classes like “Super Branch, 20 Appeal Way, Lusby, 10 to Reading, discussion and proj- Heroes”. Fee: $35 per grandparent and grandchild 11 a.m. ects for children in K-3rd grade. Thursday, March 28 pair, $15 each additional person, includes all supplies Moms, parents, caregivers and Please register. Call 410-535-0291 or and one free DVD. Registration forms must be re- your tots. Book club for mom, play- 301-855-1862. • Kids Just Want to Have Fun! ceived by May 25. For more information call 410- time for kids. This month’s selec- Calvert Library Prince Freder- 535-4606 or 301-855-1170. tion is A Good Hard Look by Ann Tuesday, March 26 ick, 850 Costley Way, 2 to 3 p.m. Napolitano. Reading, discussion and proj- Get Free Tax Assistance • Tween Event- Game Night ects for children in K - 3rd grade. AARP Tax-Aide counselors are preparing taxes • Monday Morning Movies & Calvert Library Prince Freder- Please register. Call 410-535-0291 or for low-to-moderate-income senior citizens, aged 50- More ick, 850 Costley Way, 6:30 to 8 p.m. 301-855-1862. plus. Appointments are required and can be sched- Calvert Library Prince Freder- Can you complete the chal- uled by calling one of the three senior centers. The ick, 850 Costley Way, 10 to 11 a.m. lenge in one minute? Come beat your • Women’s History Month: Iron Tax Aide Program ends April 12. Bring the little ones for mov- friends at a variety of fun games in- Jawed Angels ies and a story. Call 410-535-0291 or cluding Face the Cookie, A Bit Dicey Calvert Library Prince Freder- New Living Well Workshop 301-855-1862 to learn more. & Chocolate Unicorn as seen on TV ick, 850 Costley Way, 6 to 8:30 p.m. Are you or someone you know suffering from in the game show Minute to Win It. Defiant young activists take chronic pain, diabetes or other health problems? Liv- • Summer Camp Fair 2013. Please register. Call 410-535-0291 or the women’s suffrage movement by ing Well is a six-week program that teaches self-man- Calvert Library Prince Freder- 301-855-1862. storm, putting their lives at risk to agement tools. The next workshop is on Tuesdays, ick, 850 Costley Way, 6:30 to 8 p.m. help American women win the right April 16 to May 21 at 11 a.m. at Calvert Pines Senior Looking for something fun and Wednesday, March 27 to vote. Commemorate the 100th Center. For more information or to register, call Keri rewarding for your children this sum- anniversary of the DC Women’s Lipperini at 410-535-4606 or 301-855-1170. mer? Come explore the variety of • Winter Interludes: MHB Suffrage Parade with this film and Calvert Pines Senior Center (CPSC) summer camps offered in our area. Calvert Library Prince Freder- discussion. Co-sponsored by Cal- • Wear your team colors, hat or jersey and cel- For more information call 410-535- ick, 850 Costley Way, 7 to 8:30 p.m. vert Library, the League of Women ebrate Baseball Season Opening Day, Monday, April 0291 or 301-855-1862. Singer/Songwriter Matthew Voters, and Calvert Commission for Baron (MHB) brings his talent to the Women. 1 at noon. Enjoy peanuts, hotdogs and non-alcoholic beer. Lunch reservations required. • A caregiver support group meets the first Wednesday of each month, 10:30 a.m. to noon. The The Powerful Effect of next meeting is April 3. For more information, call Music On Performance Tonya Jackson, 410-535-4606 or 301-855-1170. North Beach Senior Center (NBSC) • Stop by and enjoy a taste from the 1950s at vary depending on whether the music choice loud is best but not too loud to Remembrances of Tastes Past, Tuesday, March 26, you are listening to is stimulating or cause any type of discomfort. When 10:30 a.m. We will stir up some memories from the relaxing to you. Stimulating music will the blood pressure in your ear canal is casserole decade for you. By Debra Meszaros CSN engage a metabolic state where energy elevated during exercise, excess vol- • Be creative and enter the Annual Peep Show, www.MXSportsNutrition.com is more available to you during exer- ume can cause temporary hearing loss. Thursday, March 28, 10:30 a.m. Decorate a diorama cise. It can be lyrics, rhythms, or other Be careful, but turn it up! using “Peeps”. There will be judging and prizes. Do you rely on musical associations that are the stimu- music to motivate lant. After exercise, some data shows ©2013 Debra Meszaros MXSportsNutri- Southern Pines Senior Center (SPSC) yourself during “inspirational” music may reduce lac- tion.com. All rights reserved; no duplication • Schools are out so bring the grandkids for an exercise? without permission. Intergenerational Birdhouse Workshop, Wednesday, tic acid buildup and possibly increase DISCLAIMER: When you read through Could mu- growth hormone for quicker recovery. the diet and lifestyle information, you must know April 3, 9:30 a.m. Appropriate for ages six and up. sic be doing more Music can be diversionary, it can that everything within it is for informational Must pre-register. Limit six. No fee. than improve your psychologically divert the mind from purposes only and is not intended as a substitute • April is National Poetry Month. There will be Poetry Readings every Friday in April, 12:30 p.m. mental aspect of thinking about fatigue during low to for advice from your physician or other health care professional. I am making no attempt to Share your favorite poems and poets after lunch with training? moderate exercises; during high in- The birth of prescribe any medical treatment. You should “Open Mic”. tensity exercise it can make exercising not use the information here for diagnosis or the iPod may have seem more pleasurable. In one recent treatment of any health problem or for prescrip- more of an affect on Local Trips study, those who cycled in synch with tion of any medication or other treatment. The • Enjoy the scenery of the Eastern Shore with A your workout than previously thought. the music they were listening to re- products and the claims made about specific products have not been evaluated by the United Taste of Dorchester, Thursday, May 30. There will be The latest research shows that listening quired seven percent less oxygen. An- a narrated cruise on a 50-foot boat followed by a buf- to your favorite music before, during, States Food and Drug Administration and are other interesting find is what occurs not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent fet-style lunch on Hooper’s Island. Afterwards, visit and after exercise actually influences when you combine music and imagery. disease. You should consult with a healthcare Layton’s Chance Vineyard. The $86 fee includes one’s performance. It seems one can enhance muscular professional before starting any diet, exercise transportation, boat, lunch and the vineyard tour. As an athlete you already know endurance when applying that kind of or supplementation program, before taking any that the power of the mind has an combination. medication, or if you have or suspect you might Eating Together Menu amazing influence on your level of per- have a health problem. Confirm the safety of any Lunches are served to seniors aged 60-plus and In the world of competitive sports supplements with your M.D., N.D. or pharma- formance. Whether you are an athlete and fitness, any minor advantage can their spouses through Title IIIC of the Older Ameri- cist (healthcare professional). Some information cans Act. Contributions are suggested. For reser- or someone attempting to get the most be helpful in helping you obtain your given is solely an opinion, thought and or con- out of your workout, music psycho- clusion based on experiences, trials, tests, as- vations or to cancel your reservations call: Calvert goals. You may want to carefully select Pines Senior Center at 410-535-4606 or 301-855- logically influences your biology. Yes, the music you choose to listen to before, sessments or other available sources of informa- tion. I do not make any guarantees or promises 1170, North Beach Senior Center at 410-257-2549, or endurance, energy, and power can be during, and after your need to perform. increased with a musical aid! with regard to results. I may discuss substances Southern Pines Senior Center at 410-586-2748. Matching the tempo of the music to the that have not been subject to double blind clini- Monday, March 25: catfish nuggets, coleslaw, type of activity is important. Ideally cal studies or FDA approval or regulation. You cornbread, pineapple bean salad, baked beans, fruit. How to use your favorite tunes you’d want to match your average heart assume the responsibility for the decision to take Tuesday, March 26: chicken rotisserie, rice, When you listen to music your rate with similar beats per minute in the any natural remedy. Asian vegetable blend, lima beans, bread, fruit. You and only you are responsible if you thoughts and feelings directly influence music chosen. What you may choose Wednesday, March 27: braised liver and onions, your body’s hormonal releases by acti- choose to do anything with the information you to listen to during a warm-up, weight have read. You do so at your own risk. I encour- whipped potatoes, gravy, black-eyed peas, bread. vating the hypothalamic-pituitary-ad- training, stretching etc. should vary to age you to make your own health decisions Thursday, March 28: meat lasagna, tossed renal (HPA) axis; the communication match your performance goals. Lastly, based upon your research and in partnership salad, Italian green beans, Italian bread, pineapple. that takes place between your brain and the volume of the music also provides with a qualified health care professional. Friday, March 29: Centers Closed for Good your adrenal glands. The results will an affect. Listening to your musical Friday

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