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Dominion Cove LNG Moves Forward

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Local Liquefaction Project Moving Forward

Dominion announced April 1 that it has reached three major milestones in its Dominion Cove Point LNG liquefaction project, pushing it to the forefront among proposed North American LNG liquefaction projects. While the gas liquefied at Cove Point may be sourced from a wide variety of areas, Farrell noted that Dominion Cove Point will be a premier facility in terms of direct access to the Marcellus and Utica shale plays, two of the most prolific natural gas basins in North America. The benefits of this project are expected to be far-reaching in terms of creating jobs and supporting the local, state and national economy. A study has shown that up to 4,000 jobs would be produced in the state of Maryland during the construction phase. Benefits to the natural gas and other industries would support another 14,600 jobs once the facility enters service. The project would produce an estimated $9.8 billion in royalty payments to mineral owners over 25 years. And, about $1 billion annually of additional federal, state and local government revenues would be generated directly and indirectly. "The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners recognizes the major economic impact that the Dominion Cove Point liquefaction project would have on the county, state and nation. The liquefaction project promises to bring thousands of construction jobs, over 180 permanent jobs and significant tax revenue to our community upon completion. For over 30 years Cove Point has been a partner and asset in our community. The full Board of County Commissioners welcomes the liquefaction project as a strong complement to our economic development efforts and sincerely appreciates the efforts of Dominion in bringing this outstanding opportunity to

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Dominion: Has fully subscribed the marketed capacity of the project with signed 20-year terminal service agreements. Pacific Summit Energy, LLC, a U.S. affiliate of Japanese trading company Sumitomo Corporation, and GAIL Global (USA) LNG LLC, a U.S. affiliate of GAIL (India) Ltd., have each contracted for half of the marketed capacity. Sumitomo in turn has announced agreements to serve Tokyo Gas Co. and Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc. GAIL is the largest natural gas processing and distributing company in India. Has awarded its engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract for new liquefaction facilities to IHI/Kiewit Cove Point, a joint venture between IHI E&C International Corporation of Houston and Kiewit Corporation of Omaha, Neb., following completion of the front-end engineering and design (FEED) work. Plans to submit today its application to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for the $3.4 billion to $3.8 billion project. The filing is more than 12,000 pages and considers all aspects of the project, including safety, environment, security, cost, community effects, and benefits.

Commissioners Oppose Forced Redistricting

By Sarah Miller Staff Writer The Board of County Commissioners protest Senate Bill 729, state legislation to change the commissioner election process. Senate Bill 729 requires candidates to declare, prior to election, which district or at-large-seat they wish to represent. At-large-seats would no longer be chosen from the second-level vote getters in the three districts, as of the November 2014 election. The senate passed bill 729. A public hearing with the House of Delegates Environmental Committee is scheduled for April 4 at 1 p.m. All five county commissioner and Delegates Tony ODonnell and Mark Fisher have sent communications indicating their opposition to the bill. ODonnell objects to the process Senator President Mike Miller went through in introducing this bill, with no public hearings in Calvert and no support from the Board of County Commissioners. Who made Senator Miller king of Calvert County? An early draft of the bill would have divided the three districts into five. Miller had proposed leaving the three existing districts, then dividing the two at-large seats into north and south. Senators Miller and Dyson are the architects of the most gerrymandered state in the United States of America and they want to apply that same standard to Calvert County, Fisher said. Normally, each delegation bill should be vetted in public forum for the purposes of transparency, Fisher said. The county commissioners oppose the bill because they have not seen it, and Miller made no effort to schedule a public discussion in Calvert, according to Board of County Commissioner President Pat Nutter. He couldnt speak to the substance of the bill. sarahmiller@countytimes.net

fruition, said Calvert Board of County Commissioners President Patrick Nutter. Subject to receipt of regulatory approvals, Dominion plans to start construction on the 5.25-MTPA (million tons per annum) facility in 2014 and put the liquefaction facilities in service in 2017. The customers also have signed precedent agreements for service on the 88mile Cove Point pipeline, which connects the facility to a nexus of interstate natural gas pipelines in northern Virginia. The customers will procure their own natural gas and deliver it to the Cove Point pipeline. Dominion will liquefy the gas, store it and load it into ships brought to the facility on the Chesapeake Bay. Dominion will provide a tolling service, and will not take possession of either the natural gas or the LNG. Dominion is one of the nation's largest producers and transporters of energy, with a portfolio of approximately 27,500 megawatts of generation, 11,000 miles of natural gas transmission, gathering and storage pipeline, and 6,300 miles of electric transmission lines. Dominion operates one of the nation's largest natural gas storage systems with 947 billion cubic feet of storage capacity and serves retail energy customers in 15 states. For more information about Dominion, visit the company's website at www.dom.com.

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Watermen Improve Blue Crab Management

Annapolis, MD - On the heels of a successful test of various electronic blue crab harvest reporting techniques by Maryland watermen during the 2012 crabbing season, Marylands Blue Crab Industry Design Team is at it again for 2013. The Design Team, a partnership among commercial watermen, MD Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) and Maryland Watermens Association (MWA) has again joined with technical service providers Versar, Inc. and Electric Edge Systems Group, to offer and expand daily, electronic harvest reporting for commercial blue crabbers for the entire 2013 crabbing season. As with the 2012 pilot, the goal in 2013 is to test daily, electronic reporting and its utility in collecting accurate, verifiable and timely commercial blue crab harvest reports. Electronic reporting eliminates the need for costly printing and processing of traditional paper reports and will help to improve the management of the commercial blue crab fishery. In 2012, 50 commercial watermen used mobile devices to call in, text and electronically submit crab trip notifications and daily electronic reporting. Over 1,900 crabbing trips were successfully reported, and five roaming monitors verified harvest reports. The 2012 pilot demonstrated to DNR that we can get accurate data in almost real-time, so we can better understand harvest dynamics and ensure management is meeting the needs of both the resource and the watermen, stated Brenda Davis, Blue Crab Program Manager for the DNR Fisheries Service. The ease of use and efficiency of the pilot system in 2012 helped increase crabber participation in 2013. Almost 270 commercial crabbers and crab dealers have shown interest in participating in the program for the 2013 crabbing season, which starts on April 1. NOAA blue crab disaster funds, secured by Senator Barbara Mikulski and the Maryland Congressional Delegation, will fund the 2013 expansion. U.S. Senator Barbara Mikulski praised the innovation and leadership of Marylands blue crab industry, as demonstrated by the increased participation for the 2013 season. Sustaining Marylands crab fisheries, means sustaining the jobs and heritage of the watermen community, said U.S. Senator Barbara A. Mikulski (D-Md.), Chairwoman of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice and Science which funded the blue crab disaster, Few bits of information are more important to managing the crab population than knowing what exactly has been caught. Thats why Im pleased that Marylands watermen are exploring new and innovate ways to manage their own industry. Multiple trainings and informational meetings have been conducted around the state to demonstrate how the system works, discuss the benefits of electronic reporting and answer questions about the initiative. The Pilot Project reporting system is fast and easy for crabbers of all ages. The more we can do to improve blue crab harvest accountability, the more management flexibility we can get in the future from DNR, said Mark Kitching, a commercial crabber from Smith Island and member of the Design Team who participated in the 2012 harvest pilot. Commercial crabbers can sign up anytime throughout the 2013 season to try out the Electronic Harvest Reporting Pilot Project for 2013. Pilot participants will not be required to submit monthly paper reports and will be granted the flexibility to choose their day off on a weekly basis. The project will run through the entire 2013 crabbing season. Watermen can request information or sign up to participate on DNRs website (http://www.dnr.state.md.us/fisheries/commercial/blue_crab.asp).

Children Not for Sale

By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Calvert County resident Barbara Warner spoke out against proposed teacher and staff pay increases during a public county budget hearing held last week. Nearly half of the countys budget goes to the schools, she said, adding most teachers make more than the parents of their students. Teachers need to stop putting a price on our children because our children are not for sale, she said, eliciting negative comments from teachers. More than 100 teachers, government employees and Calvert County citizens crowded into the Calvert Pines senior center. Wearing red shirts in show of solidarity, Calvert teachers and support staff asked the commissioners to allocate $111.7 million to Calvert County Public Schools. The current budget allocation is $3.8 million less than the amount the Board of Education request. Teachers talked about their worries that a promised pay raise could be taken away due to the schools being under funded, as has happened in previous years. Board of Education President Gene Karol assured teachers and the Board of County Commissioner alike that the Board of Education intends to grant employees their negotiated pay raises for FY 2014. The proposed FY 2014 budget, $233.7 million, is currently unbalanced with a gap of $7.6 million. Decreasing property assessments is one reason, said Tim Hayden, director of finance and budget. Property tax and county revenues are tied closely together so that as property values increase or decline, so does property taxes revenue. The funding deficit includes less state-shared revenues and a shrinking public school student population while at the same time state has pushed down unfunded mandates such as teacher pension, according to Calvert County Administrator Terry Shannon. Residents with an interest or wishing to share an

Photo by Sarah Miller A Calvert teacher lobbies for the county to fully fund the public schools.

opinion can attend future public hearing in May, the exact day to be determined or they can address the Board of County Commissioners during the public comment portion of its weekly meeting every Tuesday at 175 Main Street in Prince Frederick. Finally, written comments can be sent to Shannon at shannotl@co.cal.md.us. sarahmiller@countytimes.net

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By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Calvert County is banding together to celebrate Autism Awareness Month. In honor of Autism Awareness Month, Sneades Ace Hardware will stock blue light bulbs to help families Light It Up Blue throughout April. The official Light It Up Blue day was April 2. The storeowners decided to specially order and stock blue lights during April after parents with the Autism-Asperger Association of Calvert County and Autism Speaks asked for them. In an additional show of support, Sneades will donate 50 percent of blue light sales to Autism Speaks, according to Sneades spokesperson Tricia Willis. In addition, they will collect donations beyond the 50 percent. We try to do what we can, she said, adding Sneades has a history of supporting the community, normally through monetary or supply donations. The county is showing support by exchanging Drum Point lighthouses spotlights with blue light bulbs, according to Chris Finamore, a local volunteer with Autism Speaks and mother to a son with autism. Autism affects approximately one out of every 88 children in the country, and one of every 54 boys. There is no medical detection and no cure for autism, Finamore said. Learning to help a child with autism can be overwhelming for families, Finamore said. Her first child has autism, and when he was first diagnosed she didnt even know what to ask. Early detection is key in helping children with autism adjust to daily life, Finamore said, but because there is no medical test for autism, parents and doctors have to observe children closely. Autism Speaks helps families and schools directly, which is needed, Finamore said. For more information about Light It Up Blue, visit www.lightitupblue.org. For more information about the Autism-Asperger Association of Calvert County, visit www.asdcalvert.org. Blue lights are on sale at both Sneades locations, 1750 Prosper Lane in Owings and 1861 H.G. Trueman Road in Lusby. sarahmiller@countytimes.net

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Baking Up New Furnishings
By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Calvert Public Libraries Southern Branch will move to its new location next month. In the meantime, volunteers and employees hold fundraisers to pay for furniture, shelves and computers. The library has raised approximately $2,100. Childrens librarian Robert Gatton organized two bake sales in the Lusby liPhoto by Sarah Miller brary. The first raised A Tuesday-to-Tuesday Bake Sale was the latest fundraiser for the new approximately $500. library in Solomons, set to open in May. In addition to the bake sales, the library als and organizations can sponsor rooms in offered two basket raffles and a family fun the new library. Prices range from $2,500 tote raffle. The Dunkin Donuts in Lusby to sponsor and name a computer station to donated a Keurig machine, which went to $30,000 to name the childrens department. someone who recently moved to the area, In addition to the money the library according to Branch Manager Colleen raised, the Calvert Library foundation Cano. Larger organizations made monetary raised approximately $225,000 for the new donations. location. People love the library, Cano said. The county budgeted $833,000 for the Volunteers and employees made the of- renovation and construction inside the old ferings for the sale, spreading baking duties Woodburns building in Solomons. throughout the week so customers always The move to the new location estimates had a fresh selection to choose from. the Southern Branch closing at the end of The new library will be three times the April and reopening during a ceremony size of the current location, and will offer scheduled for May 21 at 3 p.m. patrons community gathering areas, meeting rooms and quiet study rooms. Individu- sarahmiller@countytimes.net

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Sequestration Cuts Head Start Funds

By Sarah Miller Staff Writer As sequestration threatens to reach into the pockets of parents, their children may begin feeling the pinch as well as a local early-childhood development agency faces cutbacks. Head Starts budget will be cut by five percent, according to Eileene Zimmer with Head Start. Head Start is currently studying options to absorb the loss, including possible cuts to services, employee furloughs and a decrease in the number of children served, Zimmer said. Actions will depend on whether the cut is one-time-only or permanent, though she wanted to assure parents the program would not close in the immediate future. Head Start has nothing in writing concerning the funding cut and is waiting for the budget to be signed. I just dont feel like weve been given enough information, she said. The Southern Maryland Tri-County Community Action Committee, Inc. administers the federally funded Head Start Program in Southern Maryland that serves 593 children in the tri-county area, with 172 in Calvert. The program serves children of lowincome families. Economically disadvantaged children make up 90 percent of Head Start students. The remaining 10 percent are children with documented disabilities, Zimmer said. The goal of the education component is to ensure children receive a comprehensive, developmentally appropriate curriculum that addresses all areas of their developmental needs. Some of the older students go to public school during part of the day and spend the rest of the time at Head Start, Zimmer said. For more information about head start, visit www.smtccac.org. sarahmiller@countytimes.net

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Sheriff: Homeowner Fired in Self Defense

Calvert County police identified both suspects involved in the Easter evening home invasion in Huntingtown. During a press conference Sheriff Mike Evans said the police responded to a 911 call from the 3600 block of Harlequin Court at about 10:30 p.m. and found the dead suspect on the ground next to the driveway. The victim, a retired District of Columbia police officer, had gone to the door with a handgun after hearing several loud bangs, according to Evans. One of the suspects brandished a weapon, not a firearm, while both aggressively moving toward the homeowner. Photo By Guy Leonard The homeowner was in fear for his life Sheriff Mike Evans talks about an Easter home invasion that left one and fired at the suspects, Evans said. The intruder dead and another on the run. The second suspect has since been arrested. suspects did not make it into the home. The homeowner is not currently under investigaPolice say the deceased assailant was Kevin tion by police for his actions, he said. Wayne Chapman, 38, of Lusby while the second was Police do not believe that the homeowner in this April Lynn Stewart, 39. case was specifically targeted. If someone is threatening your life you have the Property records show the homeowner is West right to defend yourself, said Lt. Steven J. Jones said. Helen Taylor III. Police believe that Chapman planned the robCalvert County has been the scene of several bery, after having worked in the home for a service home invasions recently. company previously called to the victims residence. One that was closed with two suspects arrest Police later went to Chapmans residence and was motivated by prescription drugs, police have found Stewart had fled there; they arrested her and alleged. charged her with armed robbery. She is currently incarcerated at the county deten- guyleonard@countytimes.net tion center.

Theft from Vehicle: On March 25 at 5:45 p.m., Trooper First Class Wiesemann responded to the 500 block of Comstock Dr. in Lusby for a reported theft. Unknown suspect(s) entered the victims unlocked vehicle and stole the victims wallet. Investigation continues. DUI, Possession of Oxycodone: On March 27 11:51 a.m., Trooper Oles stopped a vehicle for traffic violations on Rt. 2 and Rt. 260 in Owings. Shirley F. Morris, 58 of St. Leonard, was arrested for DUI. A search revealed Oxycodone in her possession for which she did not have a prescription. She was charged and incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center. Theft: On March 27 at 5:44 p.m., Trooper First Class Wiesemann responded to Stoneys Restaurant in Prince Frederick for a theft complaint. Brittany N. Tipton, 18 of Lexington Park, left the restaurant without paying. She was located and charges are pending. DUI & Possession of Heroin: On March 28 at 2:22 p.m. Trooper First Class Esnes stopped a vehicle for traffic violations after observing erratic behavior while at the traffic light at Rt. 4 and Rt. 402 in Prince Frederick. Kristin Tellez, 28 of Waldorf, was arrested for DUI. A search revealed suspected Heroin. She was charged and incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center. Burglary: On March 28 at 3:50 p.m., Trooper First Class Smith responded to the 200 block of W. Mt. Harmony Rd. in Owings for a reported burglary. Unknown suspects(s) unlawfully entered the victims storage trailer and removed miscellaneous items. Investigation continues. Possession of Synthetic Marijuana: On March 31 at 11:11 p.m., Trooper First Class Saucerman responded to the Super 8 Motel in Prince Frederick in reference to a possible CDS violation. A suspicious odor was coming from one of the motel rooms. The occupant of the room, Joshua A. Webb, 32 of Owings, was found to be in possession of suspected synthetic marijuana. Webb was charged and incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.

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

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During the week of March 25 through March 31 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriffs Office responded to 1,373 calls for service throughout the community. Citizens with information on the following crimes or any criminal activity in Calvert County who wish to report it anonymously can now access the Calvert County Crime Solvers link through the Sheriffs Office website. Go to www.co.cal.md.us/residents/safety/law/sheriff and click on the Crime Solvers link to leave an anonymous tip on-line. Information leading to the arrest and conviction of a suspect could result in a $1,000 reward. Destruction of Property: Sometime between March 23 and 24 unknown suspect(s) caused $300 in damage when they broke a bench outside the Solomons Veterinary Clinic. DFC J. Smith is investigating. Child Neglect: Charges are pending against two Lusby women who left a nineyear-old boy and a two-year-old girl inside a locked vehicle while they shopped at the Prince Frederick Safeway on March 25 at 3:30 p.m. A concerned citizen called police and reporting seeing the two children alone inside the vehicle. Dep. W. Beisel is handling the case. CDS Violation: On March 26 at 11:50 p.m. Dep. J. Migliaccio responded to the area of Lower Marlboro Road in Huntingtown for the report of a suspicious vehicle. A citizen advised that a vehicle was driving up and down the road stopping in multiple driveways. The vehicle was located traveling southbound on Md. Rt. 4 and contact was made with the driver, identified as Alyssa Nicole Ortiz, 20 of St. Leonard. Ortiz was found to be in possession of suspect marijuana and was cited with possession of marijuana less than 10 grams. Theft from Vehicle: In the early morning hours of March 27 unknown suspect(s) broke the locks on a vehicle parked outside a home in the 700 block of Gunsmoke Trail in Lusby and stole over $1,000 worth of property. A Garmin GPS, Milwaukee hammer drill, DeWalt tool set, a toolbox and $20 in change were taken. DFC P. Wood is continuing the investigation. CDS Violation Dep. M. Quinn conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on March 27 at 8:25 p.m. on Md. Rt. 2 and 260 in Owings. She found the driver, Martin Scott Newburger, 25 of Chesapeake Beach, to be under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol and to be in possession of drug paraphernalia. Newburger was arrested and charged with DWI and possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia; three small baggie tearoffs, used to contain Heroin. A 21-year-old male passenger of Tracys Landing will be charged at a later date for possession of heroin. Theft from Vehicle: Someone entered an unlocked vehicle in the 300 block of Ashwood Drive in Dunkirk overnight between March 27 and 28 and stole a purse that contained a wallet and a Samsung phone. Cpl. M. Naecker is investigating. CDS Violation: On March 28 at 12:10 p.m. Dep. A. Mohler received a report of a drunk driver northbound on Md. Rt. 4 leaving the Prince Frederick area. Dep. Mohler observed the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop near Calverton School Road in Huntingtown. The driver, identified as Steven Arthur Smith, 34 of St. Leonard, was cited for use of drug paraphernalia; a hypodermic needle used to inject heroin. Theft from Vehicle: A black IPOD Classic, valued at $300, was stolen from an unlocked vehicle in the 8100 block of Sycamore Road in Lusby overnight between March 28 and 29. Dep. G. Gott is investigating the theft. Theft Case: Someone stole a Multiquip water pump valued at $500 from a construction site on J.W. Williams Road in Prince Frederick. Dep. W. Beisel is investigating the theft which occurred sometime between March 18 and 26. Theft from Vehicle Case: A victim on Sycamore Road in Lusby advised Dep. G. Gott that someone entered her unlocked vehicle overnight between March 28 and 29 and stole her purse. Destruction of Property: Someone threw firecrackers at a vehicle parked in the driveway of a home in the 6800 block of Briscoe Turn Road in Owings on March 29 at 9:20 p.m. The firecrackers caused $500 in damage to the vehicle. DFC A. Locke is investigating. Burglary Case: Someone burglarized a home in the 6800 block of Hallowing Point Road in Prince Frederick on March 29 between 5 and 9:50 p.m. and stole $200 in cash. Dep. P. Mosely is investigating. Theft from Vehicle: A victim in the 800 block of Crystal Rock Road in Lusby reported to DFC J. Smith that on March 30 at 2 p.m. someone stole her wallet out of her unlocked vehicle. The wallet contained $1,500 in cash. The investigation continues.

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Deliveries-R-Us Brings Restaurant Food

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Gina Rose, of Prince Frederick, and her husband Gene were sitting around with their children one night really wanting to get some of their favorite restaurant food to go but no one was willing to go out and get it. Deliveries-R-Us was born. Its just out of pure laziness that we came up with it, Gina said. Weve lived in places where we had this luxury of food delivery Its a really interesting start-up business, its the first time Im doing this. Order from your choice of restaurants and then contact Deliveries-R-Us by phone or their web to inform them what and where you ordered. Then one of their drivers picks up the food and delivers it to your door for a flat rate of $8.50 regardless of the size of order. Thats really the cost of the tip for your waiter, Gina said. Thats all you have to do. Also customers dont have to register on line We dont like all the restrictions, Gina said. Well pick up an appetizer. Business has been picking up fairly well in the Huntingtown and Sunderland areas but right now they have had to cut back to just dinner deliveries. Its been trying, its not booming as quickly as Id like it to, Gina said, adding that the business currently has two drivers. But were in it for the long haul. In the two months theyve been in operation, they have loyal customers, she said. Everyone weve delivered for has raved, she said. We have regulars and everybody wants us to stay. For more information visit their website at deliveries-r-us.com. guyleonard@countytimes.net

Future Business Events

State Legislative Wrap-Up Breakfast Date: April 12 Time: 8:30 to 10 a.m. Hilton Garden Inn Solomons 13100 Dowell Rd. Dowell, MD 20629 (410) 535-2877 Event Description: The Calvert County Chamber of Commerce will host a State Legislative Wrap-Up Breakfast. $35 Per Member/$50 Per Non-Member. Sponsored by Comcast, Constellation Energy Nuclear Group, Dominion and SMECO. Invited Speakers: Senator Thomas V. Mike Miller, Senator Roy Dyson, Delegate Anthony O'Donnell, Delegate Mark Fisher, Delegate James Proctor and Delegate Joseph Vallario. Our State Senators and Delegates will answer questions pertaining to bills and the budget that were passed during the 433rd Legislative Session. Reservations required by April 8. Only reservations accompanied by payment are considered a reservation.) No walk-ins can be accommodated. Health Care Reform Seminar Date: April 24 Time: 5 p.m. College of Southern Maryland Prince Frederick Campus, New Building Prince Frederick, MD 20678 (410) 535-2877 Event Description: The Calvert County Chamber of Commerce recognizes the need for concise, accurate and timely information on the changes Maryland Health Care Reform will have on the business community, especially our smallest members. To address the general community impact, the Chamber will host a member summit that will address the introduction of the Maryland Health Connection, (slated to open in October) and its impact on the Calvert County business community. This is a Chamber meeting you will not want to miss. 5 p.m. - Check-in and Lite Fare 6 p.m. - Panel Presentation James Xinis, President/CEO Calvert Memorial Hospital Jon S. Frank, Jon S. Frank & Associates, Inc. Sponsored By: Aflac, John Reith; Asbury Solomons; Calvert Memorial Hospital; College of Southern Maryland; Jon S. Frank & Associates, Inc. and Rymer & Associates, P.A. In addition to the member summit, the Chamber is planning follow-up sessions over the summer to address the specific needs of the companies who comprise our membership, large and small. Implementation of the Affordable Care Act will alter both insurance markets and health care delivery in our community. Learning what changes will occur when, is a great reason to attend the informative session. Call the Chamber at 410-535-2577 for Sponsorship Opportunities.

Did You Know?

Although the recession that began in 2008 has had a devastating financial impact on people from all walks of life, there may have been some positive side effects to come from the downturn, which taught many people how to survive in the face of decreased cash flow and limited jobs. According to a report from the American Bankers Association, credit card customers are now more responsible than they have been in more than 10 years. The association found that delinquencies on credit cards issued by banks have dropped considerably to the lowest level since 2001. Delinquent bank account numbers are now hovering at 2.93 percent of all bankcard accounts, which is much lower than the 15-year average of 3.91 percent. The Federal Reserve Bank of New York identified similar findings and also discovered that credit inquires also fell for the second quarter in a row in 2012. While this news about credit cards would seem positive, and perhaps indicative of an upswing in the economy, responsibility with regard to other forms of credit have not rebounded in the same way. People are still defaulting on personal loans, auto loans and even mortgages.

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MESA Winners Heading to Johns Hopkins

Elementary School Winners
Balsawood Bridge Challenge Winners First Place: St. Leonard Elementary School Second Place: Huntingtown Elementary School Third Place: Windy Hill Elementary School Effective Communication Challenge Winners First Place: St. Leonard Elementary School Second Place: Windy Hill Elementary School Third Place: Mutual Elementary School Scratch Banner Challenge Winners First Place: Windy Hill Elementary School Second Place: St. Leonard Elementary School Third Place: Beach Elementary School and Huntingtown Elementary School Story Book Theme Park Ride Challenge Winners First Place: Windy Hill Elementary School Second Place: Saint Leonard Elementary School Third Place: Huntingtown Elementary School By Sarah Miller Staff Writer One weight at a time, elementary students added to the load hanging from their bridge, jumping back when the wood creaked and inching forward to add a little more. Stepping back again, they checked for bowing and weak spots, adding to the load until something snaped and the entire structure crumbled. Robert Bess, one of the MESA judges, explained to the students that each splintered piece of their bridge tells a story, teaching them what went wrong and what went right. This year at the middle and high school levels, a new MESA National Chal-

Photos by Sarah Miller Windy Hill Elementary School students Hailey Watkins, Nyah Hartwell and Jens Jensen prepare for the bridge competition.

Middle School Winners

Basswood Bridge Challenge Winners First Place: Southern Middle School Second Place: Mill Creek Middle School Third Place: Northern Middle School Effective Communications Challenge Winners First Place: Southern Middle School Second Place: Mill Creek Middle School Third Place: Northern Middle School Interactive Computer Game Design with Alice Challenge Winners First Place: Southern Middle School Second Place: Northern Middle School Third Place: Mill Creek Middle School Prosthetic Arm Challenge Winners First Place: Mill Creek Middle School Second Place: Northern Middle School Third Place: Calvert Middle School
Barstow Elementary student Lainee Brinkerhoff, left, prepares her teams bridge as teammate Kellen Cundiff watches.

lenge was introduced. Students had a budget of $40 to build a prosthetic arm out of new and recycled material. The winning prosthetic arm showed dexterity by accurately tossing balls of varying sizes, and moving objects around a tabletop. The MESA Challenge Competition used computer game challenges designed for by engineers from Johns Hopkins Universitys physic labs. The middle school challenge is the Interactive Game Design with Alice. The high school challenge requires students to program the game they design in Python Programming Language. Huntingtown High School hosted the Calvert Region MESA Competition March

27 and 28. Huntingtown won the overall division and Calvert High won the Prosthetic Arm Challenge. Southern Middle received overall division winner and Mill Creek Middle topped the Prosthetic Arm Challenge. St. Leonard Elementary was named the overall elementary school division. All winners advance to the Maryland MESA State Competition on May 9 at the Applied Physics Lab of Johns Hopkins University located in Laurel MD. For more information, visit www. jhuapl.edu/mesa/home/default.asp. sarahmiller@countytimes.net

Student Organizes Concert for a Cause

By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Amanda Ortiz, a Huntingtown High junior and Key Club president, pitched a concert idea to her sponsor, Kathy Morlan. While other students have suggested similar undertakings in the past, Morlan was apprehensive that they didnt understand what they were asking. Ortizs idea was different detailing an audition schedule and plans to donate the money to cancer research in memory of Mary Casey, a Huntingtown teacher who recently passed away from cancer. Students dont know how much work a concert takes, Morlan, said. They have grand plans, but not enough dedication. This time, she has every confidence the concert will be a success. Concert for a Cause is scheduled for the end of April. Ortizs organization and determination convinced Morlan that the Key Club could make the concert a success. Calverton School junior Jason Colindres heard about the concert from Ortiz. He decided to try out because the concert is for a good cause. Ortiz put flyers up around the county inviting individuals to try out on March 30. The Key Club will host another round of auditions on April 12 at 2:30 p.m. at Huntingtown High School. The club is willing to schedule alternative dates and times for those who cannot attend the audition. For more information, or to sign up for an audition, e-mail huntingtownkeyclub@gmail.com. The concert will be at Huntingtown High School on April 27 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. sarahmiller@countytimes.net

High School Winners

Basswood Bridge Challenge Winners First Place: Huntingtown High School Second Place: Northern High School Third Place: Patuxent High School Cyber Challenge: Virtual Robot Maze Game using Python Programming Language First Place: Northern High School Second Place: Huntingtown High School Third Place: Patuxent High School Effective Communications Challenge First Place: Huntingtown High School Second Place: Northern High School Third Place: Calvert High School Prosthetic Arm Challenge First Place: Calvert High School Second Place: Huntingtown High School Third Place: Northern High School

Photo by Sarah Miller Calverton junior Jason Colindres auditions for Concert for a Cause.

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she said, explaining why her teams egg did not survive the test. Her favorite activity was robotics. She had experience from playing with her brothers LEGO robotic sets. STARBASE Atlantis covered chemistry, physics, and mechanics among other topics, she said. Monica McKenzie, Shanes mother, was happy her son had an opportunity to see the base and learn that math and science can be fun. Parents received letters telling them about the possible closure of the program and urging them to contact a local congressman to ask for STARBASE Atlantis funding. It would be a shame to lose it, Monica said. Pucciarella hopes the project continues, because she enjoyed her involvement, and wants others to have the same chance. For more information about STARBASE Atlantis, visit www.dodstarbase.org. The future of STARBASE Atlantis will be up in the air until April 8, Guy said. sarahmiller@countytimes.net

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Group Homes Serve a Need

By Sarah Miller Staff Writer While Calvert County staff and commissioners continue to revise ordinances affecting group homes, those who operate such facilities dont find much to oppose in the proposal. Ruths Miracle Group Home founder Veronica Alston believes limiting the number of residents would be beneficial for both the home and the residents. In her experience with transitional homes, having too many residents detracts from the level of service individuals receive. Sixteen is a lot for a normal family, Alston said, adding eight is the most she would ever want in Ruths Miracle Home. Mary Jenkins, founder of Blessed H.O.P.E. House, can accommodate six and doesnt believe it would be wise to cram more into the house. Homes such as hers serve a great purpose, she said. She provides a place for men to have a roof over their heads and are not loitering around the county. Everyone needs a second chance, and Jenkins intends to provide one. Individuals recover quickly, adapt to new surroundings and begin their recovery when living in a family-like atmosphere. Too many residents would be counterproductive, according to Ruths Miracle Home intake coordinator Lakisha Lawson. Jenkins was initially concerned with the requirement that an owner or operator live on the premises. She owns the Lusby based home but does not live with the men. She spoke with Mary Beth Cook from the Department of Community Planning and Building, who assured her the owner or operator is a live-in employee who manGroup homes are transitional housing designed to help a person leave rehab and re-enter society or homes where aging or disabled individuals receive a level of support to continue living independently. Each has a different level of care and supervision, according to the needs of the individuals living in the house. Proposed county ordinances changes state: the owner or operator (employee) lives on the premises, the residence holds an appropriate occupancy permit, the facility comply with all applicable state and federal requirements, the notification of the Department of Community Resources to proposed facilities, the proof of notification is provided as part of the permit application, the limit of the size of group facilities in most areas is eight residents in most areas, and in rural locations it will be 16 with a special exemption. ages the day-to-day operations of the house. Alston believes the house leaders are an essential part of a group home. Transitional home residents need a level of support at all times of day, needing someone around the clock to help them through the rough patches. We cant leave them unattended, Alston said. ARC of Southern Maryland Executive Director Harriet Yaffe isnt so sure a live-in operator should be a required requirement. The ARC of Southern Maryland helps find housing for individuals with developmental disabilities. ARC homes never house more than four, Yaffe said. Some Photo by Frank Marquart homes have residents who require around-the-clock as- Veronica Alston, founder of Ruths Miracle Home, speaks with some sistance, but others are for individuals who need occa- of her residents. Transition means moving one step closer to being sional help. Having a permanent staff member on premises should be the choice of the residents, according to responsible for your own life, Lawson said. In her opinion, Calvert does not have enough facilities to serve the their level of need, Yaffe said. Jenkins has no qualms about group homes being li- community. Jenkins receives calls daily asking if she has room. censed through the state and having occupancy permits She has a hard time telling them where to turn when she from the county. If you want to help people, why would you squawk cant take anybody. She runs a home for men who need help getting back on their feet. about accountability? she asked. If you werent here, youd be out on the street, said All ARC houses are licensed though the Department resident Ronald Musgrove. of Health and Mental Hygiene. In addition to transitional housing, Jenkins said the While Yaffe believes houses should be regulated, there is such a thing of overkill. She doesnt think county needs Section 8 subsidized housing. The need is so great, but theyre just not building houses need to be licensed by the state and the county them, she said. simultaneously. The ordinance changes stemmed from Calvert resiOrdinances should have input from the various dents protesting a 16-bed assisted living facility in their homes and residents, Alston said. You cant make these laws in a vacuum, she said, neighborhood. Most group living facilities are smaller, adding the success stories from previous and current resi- Yaffe said, and it is essential for them to be located in dents are the best evidence that group homes are effective. regular neighborhoods. I dont see why it matters whos living where, Calvert County is in need of such facilities, accordYaffe said. ing to residents and operators. To attempt to limit group, transitional or assisted Ruths Miracle Home resident Crystal ODell was referred to the home from Carol M. Porto Treatment Center living arrangements into one geographic location would in Prince Frederick. She said transitional homes assist an stigmatize the residents and defeat the purpose of a group individual when first leaving a treatment facility because home. We always make an effort to fit into communities, its very hard to stay sober. The support received at a transaid People on the Go of Maryland Representative Jerry sitional home can mean the difference between success Adams. and failure. He does not know of evidence showing group homes You have to learn to live life on lifes terms, she are intrusive in communities. He said the residents are said. Transitional homes like Ruths Miracle Group Home not second-class citizens. Christy Ritchey has lived in a group home for 15 help women recovering from addiction find the beginning of stability, Lawson said. They help women find years and views her roommates as family. They are planemployment, earn their GEDs and find an apartment or ning a vacation in June, but she doesnt know where yet. secure living situation after they leave Ruths Miracle Staff comes in a few times daily to help her shower, dress Home. While at the home, the women have curfews and and fix meals, and are as much part of the family as her supervision tailored to their need. The women are in- roommates, Ritchey said. volved in the community, working on volunteer activities sarahmiller@countytimes.net and learning to have fun without alcohol.

Photo by Sarah Miller Ronald Musgrove greets Mary Jenkins at Blessed H.O.P.E. House.

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Sunday, August 25- Chick-fil-A Backfin Buddies Kids Club Free Ticket Sunday Featuring Yo Gabba Gabba Character Appearance And Exclusive Post-Game Movie & Popcorn, Faith And Family Night No. 2: This Sunday matinee will feature of our Chick-fil-A Backfin Buddies Kids Club Free Ticket Sunday with a special Yo Gabba Gabba character appearance. All kids club members get into every Sunday home game during the season for free and will have an opportunity to ride the bumper boats and play in the Blue Crabs Kids Zone for free, run the bases after the game and stay for an exclusive post-game movie with popcorn. Sundays game will also be the second installment of our Faith and Family night as we welcome local churches and congregations to Regency Furniture Stadium. Sunday, August 11- Pinchs 6th Birthday Party, Chickfil-A Backfin Buddies Kids Club Free Ticket Sunday With An Exclusive Members-Only Birthday Party For Pinch: Happy birthday to Pinch! The beloved mascot cant wait to celebrate his 6th birthday at Regency Furniture Stadium with his best friends, the Blue Crabs Chick-fil-A Backfin Buddies Kids Club, wholl get in for free as part of the Free Ticket Sunday member promotion. So dont forget to R.S.V.P. for the kids members-only, pre-game birthday party for Pinch at 1 p.m., followed by free admission for the bumper boats and Blue Crabs Kids Zone during the game and a chance to go on the field and run the bases at the games conclusion. Friday, July 5- Mouse Pad Giveaway, Flat Screen Friday Giveaway, Post-Game Fireworks: Be sure to get to the ballpark early on Friday, July 5, so you can be one of the first 1,000 fans to brighten up your work space as we give away Blue Crabs-themed mouse pads presented by All-Star Team Service. Southern Maryland doesnt want fans to leave empty handed as one lucky fan will also win a 32inch flat screen TV on this select Friday in July. As with every Friday and Saturday home game of the season, the Blue Crabs will feature post-game fireworks immediately following the game. Thursday, June 27- Best Of Night, Wings & Beer Thursday Night: The Blue Crabs have one question for you, do you know what Southern Maryland is cooking? Thursday, June 27 will be your chance to find out! Come to the stadium and vote for the best local cuisine Southern Maryland has to offer. The winning restaurant in each category (crab cake, pizza, etc.) will go home with a Blue Crabs prize pack. Fans can also fill-up on unlimited wings and beer for two hours before first pitch as the Blue Crabs continue Wing & Beer Thursday Night, presented by Fosters Grille for a $27 value. Wednesday, September 11- 9/11 Remembrance Night, First Responders Night, Season Ticket Holder Wednesday Night: Its been thirteen years since the tragic events of September, 11, 2001, as the Blue Crabs and local military officials honor those lives who were affected with a moment of silence and special tribute before this Wednesday game. First responders too will be welcomed and recognized at Regency Furniture Stadium for their hard work and dedication throughout the greater-Maryland area. Its also a chance for season ticket holders to get the perks of being a valued team supporter as part of Season Ticket Holder Wednesday Night. Individual tickets for the 2013 season will go on sale on Saturday, April 13. All promotions are subject to change.

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A Lemonade Toast to the Resolute

By Ronald N. Guy Jr. Contributing Writer Im shakenand stirred. My spider senses are on full alert. Im waiting for the other shoe to drop, the fly in the ointment, the hitch in my giddy up and the rain cloud on a sunny day. Coming off a division title and another shrewd offseason courtesy the personnel wizardry of General Manager Mike Rizzo, the Washington Nationals are loaded. The team lacks drama and any disturbing question marks. It blends young and old, quiet and outgoing and aggressive and methodical like the happily married ingredients in a magical caldron of gumbo. The starting pitching, behind Stephen Strasburg and Gio Gonzalez, ranks among MLBs elite. The bullpen, with arms like Tyler Clippard, Drew Storen and Rafael Soriano, could be scary-good. The skipper, Davy Johnson, is a dugout legend. Every position is filled and the bench is bloated with versatile talents. Even Teddy Roosevelt got off the snide in the Presidents race. Its perfect - too perfect. I should just go with it. Avoid over-thinking the situation. Get outside of my head. Stay in the moment. Simply absorb the goodness. I get it but Ive seen this scenario before - and it almost always ends badly. Washington D.C. is a sporting wasteland of late; a town of athletic might have beens and teams that never were. Steve Spurrier was going to dominate the NFC East like he did the SEC until his fun-n-gun offense didnt translate to the pros. Gilbert Arenas was supposed to reinvigorate the Wizards until he his knee gave way. Ditto for Chris Webber until immaturity provoked his trade to the Sacramento Kings. Alex Ovechkin, who in a time long ago was considered one of hockeys best, was certain to deliver a Stanley Cup until his game failed to evolve. Joe Gibbs return was going to rekindle the greatest period in franchise history until he realized that The Hogs,

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The Posse and John Riggins didnt return with him. Heath Shuler was supposed to enter the pantheon of Skins greats until he proved to be a better politician than a quarterback. And the 2013 Nationals were going to be special, until Im holding my breath hoping the ending to that sentence remains in suspended animation for eternity. The pessimists point out that the Nats starting pitching a potential Achilles heel (a figurative, not literal reference, I hope) for every MLB team - is unlikely to duplicate 2012s remarkable health; but the health of just about everyone else will almost certainly improve. Relievers Drew Storen and Henry Rodriguez, outfielders Michael Morse and Jayson Werth, infielders Ryan Zimmerman and Ian Desmond and catcher Wilson Ramos all missed considerable time last year. Regardless, if the Nats are going to buck the D.C. trend and escape a disappointing final epitaph to the 2013 season, the team will have to cope with adversityagain. Performance or health challenges will present themselves: thats the promise of a 162-game season. The ability to overcome and adapt to unexpected or even unprecedented circumstance is a discriminating success-factor on the diamond and in everyday life. The games wont stop and opponents wont have pity when turned ankles or broken bones reduce resources. How a team responds, individually and collectively, will largely determine its fate. Last season, the Nats displayed the fortitude to deal with predictable misfortune. To end as I began (with an overused catch phrase, that is): deliver the Nats lemons and theyll make lemonade. Continuing that thought, heres a lemonade toast to the Nats good fortune and to the fans or at least this one displaying similar resoluteness during an inevitably bumpy, but perhaps triumphant, ride. Bottoms up. Send comments to rguyjoon@yahoo.com

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The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs have signed outfielder Kevin (Cyle) Hankerd and catcher Jose Salas, manager Patrick Osborn announced today. Hankerd, 28, averaged .334 in 88 games between three clubs last season (the Amarillo Sox of the American Association and the Chicago White Sox Single-A teams the Kannapolis Intimidators and the Winston-Salem Dash). Of the three squads the Covina, Calif., native split time between, Hankerd spent the most time with Winston-Salem (74 games), recording the third-best in average (.325) and home runs (15)on the team. The 63, 215-pound outfielder was last drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the third round of the 2006 MLB June amateur draft from the University of Southern California, reaching as high as Triple-A with the Reno Aces of the Pacific Coast League while with Arizona. Hankerd also spent time in the Philadelphia Phillies and White Sox organizations as well as two seasons of independent baseball, both with Amarillo. Throughout seven professional seasons Hankerd has recorded a .296 lifetime average and notched career-bests in home runs (21) and stolen bases (6) with the trio of clubs in 2012. Hankered also has a chance to play his 100th career game of independent baseball with the Blue Crabs in 2013. Salas, 31, last appeared in 2008 playing for the Ottawa Rapides of the Canadian-American Association and the Laredo Broncos of United League Baseball as a catcher and first/third basemen in 56 games. The Caracas, Venezuela, native tallied 20 runs, 59 hits, 10 extra-base hits and 29 RBIs with the two clubs during the 2008 season. The 63, 195-pound catcher/utility infielder has played more than half of his professional career (four seasons) in Independent baseball with the Pensacola Pelicans, New Jersey Jackals, Broncos and Rapides from 2004-2008, recording career-bests in all major offensive categories.

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By Susan Shaw Calvert County Commissioner, District 2

Networking, Connecting, Recognizing

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By Debra Meszaros CSN www.MXSportsNutrition.com A cure for Cancer, AIDS, Arthritis, or Lupus in a bottle? Need to grow hair or jumpstart your libido? With the extremely high antioxidant values claimed on the majority of superfruit juices available today, you can easily be led to believe its possible. After all, many of these super juices have a hefty price tag, and logic leads you to the belief, they have to be doing something for that kind of money. How can a consumer protect themselves from those companies that make fraudulent health claims? How do you determine when its more cost effective to eat the fruit or drink the juice? The antioxidant power of fruit has been known for quite some time, but it is the claims that have been associated with juices created from these fruits that have been a growing problem. The majority of the hype associated with these juices comes from the ORAC value associated with fruits and vegetables. In case you are not familiar with ORAC value, it is simply a scientific test that measures how antioxidants work. What most people are unaware of is that unless the product you are purchasing has a certified seal, by a lab verifying the ORAC value stated on that product, chances are high that the value could be misrepresented. Additionally, many studies done on isolated antioxidants show non-conclusive evidence that the concentration, blending, or isolation of these super fruit properties can do what the products claim. They are not approved by the FDA to make sure the health claims associated with them are indeed valid. Also, consumers should carefully watch the correlation between serving size and ORAC values. One of the super juices tested showed that 9.5oz of the juice equaled the antioxidant capacity of just one apple. The cost of one apple is far less than the cost of the juice. In most cases, these super juices are the worst value for your money when comparing them to simply eating the fruit or even utilizing dietary supplements. Many companies add Fibersol-2, maltodextrin a/k/a fake fiber to replace the lack of real fruit fiber. Therefore the fiber content listed on the product leads to the assumption the fiber is from the fruit. Based upon the fact that the health claims associated with these super fruits are not validated, one might want to compare the cost of these juices with other options. Now Im not saying these juices are bad for you, especially if they are consumed in proper balance with a healthy diet and exercise. But they do not have the power to undo the Big Mac and Apple Pie you just ate; and any juice is still considered sugar to your body. I find most people overdo the consumption of juices and wind up running their bodys on sugar. They negate the benefits that could be achieved by consuming them and receive a false energetic boost. What I dislike about these juices is the unfortunate fact that most of them contain sodium benzonate or other preservatives. These chemicals even in their smallest content hinder cellular communication. Whether its noni, acai, mangosteen, or any of the overpriced isolated blends of these super fruits, consuming an actual high antioxidant food in whole form will prove to be less expensive. They always come along with all the synergistic elements nature placed with them for your body to assimilate. If juicing is your thing, eat your fruits and juice your vegetables!
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One of the best parts of serving you as a County Commissioner is networking, connecting, and recognizing. My fellow commissioners and I get to recognize all kinds of amazing Calvert County community members from Eagle Boy Scouts and Gold Girl Scouts to awarding the Women of Tomorrow awards to two teenage girls of amazing accomplishment. I use my Commissioner Reports time at the end of the regular Tuesday hearings to recognize citizens from events of the previous week. Another fun part of the job is networking and connecting. Today, I solicited a potential board member for Annmarie Sculpture Park and Garden to connect the two. I recently was able to connect two local groups around the shared issue of donated clothing. The Commission for Women of Calvert County has operated a Clothes Closet for many years. The Clothes Closet contains womens business attire donated by the community. Women who are seeking jobs can access the Clothes Closet without charge for several professional outfits to wear to begin their job search and begin employment. Hospice of Calvert County operates the Shoppe for Hospice in Huntingtown. Community members donate gently used or new high-end clothing, shoes, and purses to the Shoppe for Hospice, which sells them to the public at a discounted price to fund operations at the Hospice House. I shop at the Shoppe for Hospice. I love a bargain. I love Hospice. I love recycling. I love benefiting a great cause! So, I connected the two organizations, which are now looking for a shared location that is more centrally located in the Prince Frederick area to provide both services. Do you know of a perfect location for a clothing store in Prince Frederick? How about an ideal location in the Prince Frederick area for a Patuxent Habitat for Humanity Re-Store? Patuxent Habitat for Humanity uses volunteers and sweat equity to build low cost houses for families. They raise funds to buy building supplies from Re-Stores. A Re-Store collects used and/or new building and construction supplies, home furnishings, and other similar items that are donated for re-sale to the public. Goods do not end up in the landfill, but are re-used or re-purposed. The funds from the re-sale of the donated items go to buy building supplies for the houses that Patuxent Habitat for Humanity builds. A Re-Store requires quite a bit of floor space to display the items, which can range from kitchen cabinets to carpeting to lighting fixtures. The Re-Store, like the Shoppe for Hospice, can pay modest rent. Soon, you will be hearing more about the Calvert Community Foundation (CCF), which will be able to assist needy community groups in Calvert County with small grants and with scholarships. I can hardly wait to learn more and to connect the CCF with scholarship providers who can use their help. Speaking of scholarships, did you know that for a $1,000 donation (that is less than $100 per month for a year), you can provide a scholarship to the College of Southern Maryland and name that scholarship in honor of or in memory of a loved one? For a little more, you can endow a scholarship that will be awarded into perpetuity. What a terrific way to have your loved ones name live onproviding a life-changing education for a financially struggling student. See how that works? I just connected you to an easy way to provide a scholarship. Congratulations!!

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A mass of Christian burial was celebrated at Jesus the Divine Word Parish on March 25. Interment will be at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham on April 3. Memorial donations in Eds name may be made to the American Cancer Society, Calvert County Relay for Life. To leave condolences, visit www.rauschfuneralhomes.com.

Steve Shepard, 79
Burton Stanley Steve Shepard, 79, of Dunkirk passed away March 29 at Bay Ridge Health Care Center in Annapolis. He was born in Hanover, N.H. on Jan. 24, 1934 to Burton Stephan and Irene (Ducharme) Shepard. Steve graduated from West Lebanon High School in June 1952. After graduation, he enlisted in the United States Air Force, serving for four years. During his tour he was privileged to be assigned to summer White House duties to President Dwight D. Eisenhower and First Lady Mamie Eisenhower in Denver, Colo. Despite his dislike of cold weather, Steve was later reassigned to St. Lawrence Island, which is over 110 miles of the coast of Nome, Ala. in the Bering Straits. Following his military career he worked in various positions with the American Automobile Association (AAA) and retired as Manager of Tour Reservations. Mr. Shepard loved to travel and while working for AAA he went on cruises to the Mediterranean and Scandinavia. He continued his travels into retirement with cruises to the Mexican Riviera and Caribbean Islands. Steve was an avid antique buff. Most of his weekends were spent at Willettas Antiques and Nice n Fleasy in North Beach with his close friends Lettie Zaffaroni and Dale Thomas. He was a member of the American Legion, a lifetime member of the Calvert Humane Society, contributor to the Calvert Animal Welfare League and American Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Steve was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers Richard, Jared G. and Danny G. Shepard and a sister Natalie D. Thibodeau. He is survived by sisters Nadine L. Nash and husband Robert of Dunedin, FL and Germaine A. Thibodeau and husband Roy of St. Petersburg, FL, and by brothers and sister in spirit Charles and Anita Carroll of Dunkirk. Family and friends will be received April 4 at Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., 8325 Mt. Harmony Lane, Owings, where a funeral service and celebration of Steves life followed at 11. Interment will follow in Southern Memorial Gardens, Dunkirk. Memorial donations in Steves name may be made to a charity of ones choice. For information or to leave condolences visit www.rauschfuneralhomes.com.

Ed Jackson, 63
Edward Albert Ed Jackson, 63, of Chesapeake Beach passed away March 19 at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, D.C. He was born April 11, 1949 in Washington, D.C. to George Edward and Ottilie Florentine (Przybilla) Jackson. He was raised in the D.C. area and attended Mt. Calvary School in Forestville and graduated from Suitland High School. He enlisted in the United States Navy on Sept. 8, 1969 and was honorably discharged June 7, 1973 and completed his reserve obligation in 1975. While serving he earned the National Defense Service Medal. Ed married Betsy Jane Edelen on May 30, 1970 and they lived in Forestville until moving to Breezy Point in 1976. Ed was a devoted husband and father, and was employed as a route salesman for Schmidt Bakery in the Bowie area, delivering to many grocery and convenience stores. He was a member of Jesus the Divine Word Parish in Huntingtown, and the StallingsWilliams American Legion Post 206 in Chesapeake Beach. In his leisure time, Ed enjoyed ocean and bay fishing, carpentry work and taking family vacations to the Outer Banks. He loved spending time with his family, especially his granddaughters. Ed was preceded in death by his father. He is survived by his loving wife Betsy Jane Jackson; daughters Terri A. Blackford and husband Scott of Prince Frederick and Jaimie L. Jackson of Chesapeake Beach; and granddaughters Shelby Madeoy of Prince Frederick and Jayda Jackson of Chesapeake Beach. He is also survived by his mother Ottilie Jackson of Clinton; a sister Gail A. Ayers of Lakeland, Fla.; a brother Ronald Jackson of Columbia, S.C., an aunt Doris Marks of Centreville, Md. and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and brothers and sisters-in-law and many friends. Family and friends were received March 24 at Rausch Funeral Home, P.A.

Marie Katherine Thomas, 89

Marie Katherine Thomas, 89, of Solomons, formerly of Silver Spring and Mt. Airy, passed away on March 27, in St. Marys Hospital, Leonardtown. She was born in Syracuse, N.Y. on Dec. 13, 1923 to the late John Wesley White and Anna Lucy Cross White. She was the beloved wife to the late Lester G. Thomas who passed away on Feb. 20, 1989. Marie graduated from Central High School, Washington, D.C. in 1941 and the University of Maryland in 1945. She was a Judicator for the United Mine Workers for thirty-eight years. Marie was a member of the Takoma Park Order of the Eastern Star for sixty years, having served as Past Worthy Matron and she was also a member of Argyle Country Club, Silver Spring. She was an avid golfer who scored two holes in one. Marie loved her cats and is survived by Boots and Buster. Marie is survived by her sister Margie and her husband Ronnie Anderson of Chaptico, Md. and nephews John, David, Ronnie, Jr. and Tim Anderson. A memorial service celebrating her life will be held on April 5 2 p.m. at Asbury~Solomons Auditorium, 11100 Asbury Circle, Solomons, Maryland 20688 with Rev. Meredith Syler officiating. Interment will be private. Should friends desire contributions may be made in Maries memory to Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, P. O. Box 27106, New York, N.Y. 10087-7106 www. mskcc.org. Arrangements were handled by the Rausch Funeral Home, P. A., Lusby. For more information or to leave condolences please visit www.rauschfuneralhomes.com

Broome Harrod, 94
George H. Harrod, 94, of Huntingtown, Md. passed away on March 24 at his residence. Everyone called him Broome (great-grandfathers surname). He was born March 17, 1919, to Ethel Gross Harrod and George William Harrod, Sr., on the Needle Estate in Plum Point. He attended school in Calvert County. At an early age, Broome left school to help his family work the farm. As a young man, Broome attended St. Edmonds United Methodist Church in Chesapeake Beach. On Nov. 28, 2001, upon request, Broome was baptized at Bethel Way of the Cross Church in Huntingtown. On April 16, 1938, Broome was united in holy matrimony with the late Geneva Green Harrod. God blessed them with 10 children. They had been married 68 years when she died Feb. 17, 2007. He was a tobacco farmer most of his adult

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life. He also planted and harvested cabbage, kale, sweet potatoes, white potatoes, corn, and beets to feed his family. Additionally, he raised chickens and hogs. He also was a block layer on construction jobs. Broome was blessed with a devoted family. Son Harry and daughter-in-law Goldie, their children, and grandchildren were kind, helpful, and respectful. Harry and Goldie unselfishly shared their home with Broome for more than 40 years. In the last years of his life, Broome especially enjoyed the company of his grandson George Rory. Having Rory around simply lifted his spirits. As his health steadily declined, Broomes demeanor remained pleasant and humble. He often expressed gratitude and cooperated as best as he physically could with those who assisted with his care. Daughter Carlene was his primary caregiver 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. Several others, including granddaughter Glenda, also helped. His children were honored to care for him. Over the years, Broomes interests included squirrel, rabbit, and raccoon hunting; playing cards and the guitar; attending local baseball games; storytelling; and hanging out with his Plum Point buddies. He will be remembered for his sense of humor. In his younger years, he could be heard saying, Ive got money to burn, but I just dont like to smell the smoke. He told his grandson Chuck, Son, most people carry money in their pockets. I carry mine in bales and bundles. He boasted, Son, Im going to be the last one of the older Harrods from Plum Point to live. He liked to say, I am the greatest. On the other hand, he had a serious side. In this frame of mind, he stated emphatically, I love all my children. Or, Im proud of all my children. In response to a comment such as Ill see you tomorrow, he would reply, if the Lord says so. Lastly, he acknowledged, God is good! Asked by a hospital social worker in 2009 if there was anything he would have liked to achieve in his lifetime, he responded, I wish I had learned to read and write. Broome, the remaining member of his immediate family, was predeceased by his parents; wife; siblings: Charles Jill and Chauncey Gross, Milford Buster Jefferson, Marjorie Sister Brooks, Emma Brown, twin William Billie and (twin Wilbur Purvey died in infancy), (Amy Purvey died in infancy), Josephus Purvey, and Weltha Birdie Purvey Pegues. He was also preceded in death by his infant children: George William, Jr., May Peggy, and Douglas and his adult children: Margaret Lorraine Holland and Charles and Almous Harrod. Survivors left to cherish Broomes memory are his six children: Arlene (Alphonso) Brooks, June Holland, Harry (Goldie) Harrod, Marion (Glenwood) Brooks, Darlene and Carlene Harrod, the three grandchildren he helped raise: Judith (Ken) Plater, Charles Chuck, and Todd (Vanessa) Harrod; two daughters-in-law: Gladys and Goldie; two sons-in-law: Alphonso and Glenwood; and many other grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Funeral service was held on March 30 at Bethel Way of the Cross Church, Huntingtown, Md. with Elder Wilbert Jones officiating. The interment was at Ernestine Jones Cemetery, Chesapeake Beach, Md. The pallbearers were Garry Harrod, Deon Harrod, Hilton Harrod, Alonzo Brooks, Patrick Holland and Almos Holland. The honorary pallbearers were Deacon Robert Herbert, James D. Thomas, Austin Brown, Dean Brown, Sidney Brooks Sr. and James Thomas. Funeral arrangements provided by Sewell Funeral Home, Prince Frederick, Md.

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Alzheimers is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States and is the only leading cause of death without a way to prevent, cure or even slow its progression. Based on 2010 data, Alzheimers was reported as the underlying cause of death for 83,494 individuals individuals who died from Alzheimers. Alzheimers Association 2013 Facts and Figures reveals that in 2013 an estimated 450,000 people in the United States will die with Alzheimers. The true number of deaths caused by Alzheimers is likely to be somewhere between the officially reported number of those dying from and those dying with Alzheimers.

Inspiring Champion Inspired by Everyday Caregivers

By Corrin M. Howe Editor/ Staff Writer Earlier this year, the Alzheimers Association National Capital Area Chapter recognized a Calvert resident as one of twelve Inspiring Champions. Dennis Poremski, Director of Wellness at Asbury Solomons, received accolades for his part in the Walk to End Alzheimers for the past seven years. When meeting to discuss the award, he refused to accept the individual attention, stating Sara Schumacher and Erin Hmmetolu worked as hard as he did. Instead, he accepted the acknowledgement as another avenue to draw attention to the rapid spread of dementia. Alzheimers is one form of dementia. Losing ones mental capabilities is not a natural decline but a disease, according to Poremski. According to a Alzheimers Association press release, the 2013 Alzheimers Disease Facts & Figures report released in March states one in three seniors in the United States dies with Alzheimers disease or another dementia. The new report shows that while deaths from other major diseases, such as heart disease, HIV/AIDS and stroke, continue to experience significant declines, Alzheimers deaths continue to rise increasing 68 percent from 2000-2010. Poremski said its natural that Asbury Solomons hosts the fundraising walk every year. Asbury Solomons is a retirement community offering independent living, assisted living and on site care. My job is to serve residence in community, Poremski said. Maybe its my call to serve them well. He is amazed everyday to watch the caregivers who try to keep patients involved, active and engaged. It is heartbreaking to see residents decline. Its probably a little easier on me because I know the parents as they are now. The children know their parents for decades and have a difficult time losing them to what the disease takes. So far dementia patients and their families cannot depend upon a cure or treatment to slow it down. This is a cause worth working toward. To having people dedicated to understanding a set of effective treatments, Poremski said. He appreciates the Alzheimers Association takes a balanced approach with spending the funds it raises for public policy, supporting families emotionally and

Photos by Dennis Poremski Sara Schumacher, left, Nathan Hendrix, Dennis Poremski and Erin Hmmetolu during one of the Solomons Walk to End Alzheimers.

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physically and research. He has a place in his heart for the caregivers both paid and unpaid. Last year he saw a challenge to spend the longest day of the year June 21 to raise public awareness. He chose to ride his bike from sunrise to sunset, or 112 miles without stopping. I didnt do for glory. The disease is horrible. But the people who help and serve I was out one day big deal these people have been doing it for 10 years. His recognition for spearheading the Walk to End Alzheimers in Solomons averages nearly $75,000 raised and more than 500 participants annually. Mr. Poremski leads a team of residents who walk and/or volunteer for this annual event, collaborates with community leaders and chapter staff on the event recruitment, logistics, awareness and fundraising, and helps to secure the continued participation of local and state elected officials, according to the press release. The Inspiring Champions Awards

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Children Give Rather Than Receive

By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Instead of asking for the latest gadgets, Andrew Blevins of St. Leonard asked everyone attending his fourth birthday party to bring a can or bag of pet food. Andrews brother and sister, Michael and Sarah, have made similar requests for past birthday parties. A lot of kids are overloaded with stuff, said Katy Blevins. She allows her children to make the choice every year. Asking for donations takes the obligation off party guests to go shopping and spend money looking for the perPhotos by Sarah Miller fect birthday gift. The Blevins family dropped Katy Blevins, standing, and her children, Michael, standing, Andrew, sitting, and the donations off to Peppers Pet Sarah, delivered donated pet food to Animal Control officer John Miedzinski at Peppers Pet Pantry in Callaway. Pantry in Callaway on April 1. to Andrew. Every animal they can help feed is one Animal Control officer John Miedzinski took the delivery to the SMAWL pet food less pet that will be dropped off to a shelter when a pantry. He was impressed that a child would choose family can no longer afford to feed it, Katy said. For more information about SMAWL, visit to help someone instead of taking something for www.smawl.org. himself. The Blevins family is full of animal lovers. They have four dogs, all rescues, and 400 fish, according sarahmiller@countytimes.net

Two of the three Jury Award Winners Erin Rothback, left, Leonardtown High School and Victoria Wolf, Calvert High School.

Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center in Solomons announced juror and merit awards for seven teen recipients from the 2013 Text Message: a teen art exhibit. The opening night was on Friday, March 15 and was attended by over 100 guests, who delighted in art, great music, and delicious food provided by the following local businesses: Moes, Giant, Papa Johns, and Chick-fil-A. Selected works in this teen exhibit include paintings, drawings, photographs, sculpture, and video from 54 young and upcoming artists, all of which are on display in the Mezzanine Gallery at Annmarie Garden. A panel of judges chose the final art pieces and took into account the artists statement, artistic merit, the text/message of the work, and the Facebook likes/comments when selecting. Eighty-three pieces of art were submitted in total and are available for viewing via the Text Message: a teen art exhibit Facebook page. Jury awards: Erin Rothback for Unknown Stranger, Leonardtown High School St. Marys Ryken Dance Ensemble for Text No Evil, St. Marys Ryken High School Victoria Wolf for Pumped Up Kicks, Calvert High School Merit awards: Erin Nordquist for I am, Patuxent High School Samantha Scott for Broken Winged Bird, Great Mills High School Meghan Webster for Just Listen, Great Mills High School Victoria Wolf for Time to Pretend, Calvert High School The pieces in this exhibit truly indicate the feelings, thoughts, opinions, perspectives, and challenges of young adults. Text/ Message: a teen exhibit will be on display until July 28.

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Scholarship Application Deadline. Midnight, May 31. Through the College of Southern Marylands Scholarship Finder online system, students can access and apply for CSM scholarships through May 31 for classes beginning in the fall 2013 semester. Applicants must fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in order to begin the application process. For information, visit www.csmd.edu/Financial/scholarships.

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St. LeonardApril is Maryland Archaeology Month how will you celebrate? Jefferson Patterson Park & Museums first event of the season is Discovering Archaeology Day, which is held on Saturday, April 20 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This event is free and all ages are welcome. JPPM is home to over 70 identified archaeological sites and is the site of the Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory or MAC Lab for short. The day will consist of tours of the MAC Lab at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. visits to the current excavations of a 18th century plantation and both JPPMs FAQ Archaeology and War of 1812 exhibits available throughout the day. Enjoy displays, games and activities presented by professional archaeologists from throughout Maryland. Ask questions, participate

Blessing of Bikes, Motorcycle Safety Rally

On Sunday, April 14, 2013 (rain date April 28) riders, rider educators, insurance companies, rider clubs, organizations and other advocates will host a Motorcycle Safety Rally at Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department starting at 11 a.m. for a Blessing of the Bikes by Rushing Winds Motorcycle Ministry with Gordon Preacher Bacon, followed by events, outreach, and interactive booths from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event is free, open to all and will provide an opportunity for riders to receive information on licensing, pre-ride mechanical checks, and learn about advanced riding skills. Additionally, a practice course will be open to licensed riders over 18 years of age wearing proper safety equipment. The day will include a more challenging course for advanced riders. Grill Sergeant BBQ and Kettle Corn will be on site to purchase some delicious foods. Information from insurance groups, dealers, accessory shops, advocacy groups, door prizes and on-site poker run round out the day. Wallet cards, MVA Motorcycle Manuals, state maps, state and local calendar of events, along with Maryland Scenic Byways materials will be available. Door prizes, Challenge prizes and Poker Hand prizes include gift cards from Red Robin, Lowes, LongHorn, and other stores and restaurants, and items such as T-shirts, wrist-wallets, and motorcycle jackets. The rally is a combined effort of riders, educators, and advocates. Maryland Motor Vehicle Administrations SMARTrainer, Motorcycle Simulator, along with the mobile classroom will be on site and free to try. Three courses will available for those with limited experience to those with more experience to practice and obtain techniques from experience riders and educators. Ride Like a Pro Maryland will show riders more advanced skills, including single-lift for dropped bikes. There will be a separate session for any participate to learn and practice single lift for a dropped bike. There will be a bike provided for this single lift activity. Challenge course will be set up and prizes will be awarded. A short Blessing of the Bikes will begin at 11 a.m. followed by a patriotic song.

in hands on activities and learn about this exciting field. Take a walk or ride our solar power bus to the Indian Village, to enjoy demonstrations and activities. Do you have a historical item you know little about?? Bring it to the Artifact ID table, where a professional will take a look at it. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum, a state museum of archaeology and home to the Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory, is a program of the Maryland Historical Trust, a division of the Maryland Department of Planning. It is located on 560 scenic acres along the Patuxent River and the St. Leonard Creek in St. Leonard, Calvert County, Maryland. For more information, call 410-586-8501 or visit www.jefpat.org.

Professional Tour of Civil War Forts in D.C. Area

Civil War Roundtable Features Washington, DC Tour Guide Peter MacNeill The Southern Maryland Civil War Roundtable (SMCWR) will host a presentation by licensed Washington, D.C. tour guide Peter MacNeill on Civil War forts in the Washington, D.C. area. The forts varied from rudimentary structures to magnificent engineering marvels and all were constructed to help keep the enemy out of Washington. MacNeill will lecture on location and composition of forts, and their strategic purpose. While most of these forts are gone, some, like Fort DeRussy, Fort Foote, Fort Marcy, Fort Stevens, Fort Ward and Fort Washington are partially or wholly intact. The presentation will be at 7 p.m., April 9 at CSMs Center for Business and Industry (BI), Chaney Enterprises Conference Room BI-113, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. MacNeills fascination for American military history began while watching John Wayne and Errol Flynn movies with his father on Saturday mornings in the 1950s. Since moving to the Washington, D.C. region in 1971, MacNeill has passed the National Park Service Gettysburg battlefield tour guide exam and in 1992 began a career as a licensed Washington, D.C. tour guide specializing in veteran's military reunion tours and Civil War battlefield tours. MacNeill estimates that he has visited Antietam and Gettysburg battlefields thousands of times. Information and registration details for an April 27 tour of a number of Civil War forts led by MacNeill will be available at the SMCWR meeting on April 9. The SMCWR hosts monthly meetings, the second Tuesday of every month from September through May. Meetings are free and open to the public, but membership to the roundtable is highly encouraged. Annual membership is $30. For information, contact SMCWR President Dr. Brad Gottfried at bgottfried@ csmd.edu or 301-934-7625. For information on the SMCWR, visit www.somdcwrt.org/.

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Bruce Tulgan, best-selling author and expert on young people in the workplace, Winning the Talent Wars and Developing the Next Generation, at the College of Southern Marylands La Plata Campus on April 23 has been cancelled.

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Entertainment Calendar
Thursday, April 4
Thirsty Thursday Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) 3 p.m.

Bravely Covering Years of Rock Music

By Alex Panos Staff Writer Fortune Favors The Brave covers a wide range of rock genres. Lead guitarist Mike Kalnasy says the band is extremely versatile and covers decades of music. The groups slogan is their ability to cover everything from Iron Maiden and other classic rock artists to mainstream country by Carrie Underwood. Some of the more popular genres touched on are the 90s rock sets, which Kalnasy said are more grunge music featuring songs such as Inside Out by E-6, and dance sets including Just Dance by Lady Gaga and Starships by Nikki Minaj. Their classic rock abilities cover songs by Judas Priest and Bon Jovi. Aubrey Joyce on vocals allows the band to play a wide range of artists with what Kalnasy called raw power behind her voice comparing the style to popular music artist Adele. She pushes the envelope when she sings, and her stage presence helps comAubrey Joyce

Friday, April 5
Legend Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) 8 p.m. Random Impact Anthonys Bar and Grill (10371 Southern Maryland Boulevard, Dunkirk) 9 p.m. Karaoke Running Hare Vineyard (150 Adelina Road, Prince Frederick) 7 p.m.

plete a show from top to bottom. Her abilities attract more than just the casual listener, he continued, because she is able to gear the vocals toward the desired sounds. Fortune Favors The Brave got their break in August of 2012, when they performed for the first time in Columbia, Maryland. The video footage from the show was enough to help promote the band in Southern Maryland. They began getting regular gigs at ABC Lounge, Fatboys Country Store and Jake and Als Chophouse. The band has recently been making a name for themselves, including opening a show for Sam Grow Band in Annapolis. The tides are turning for us, Kalnasy said. Aaron Meldrum The group formed in December Kalnasy says the name is bold and 2011, after a few jam sessions between Kalnasy and fellow guitarist Aaron Mel- eye catching. Its one of those things where you drum. The remaining members Joyce, Travers Gillingham on drums and Dan got to take risks, Kalnasy said. Fortune Favors The Brave will be Coyne bassist all knew each other from high school and through connections playing at Jake and Als Chophouse on Friday, April 12 at 9 p.m., with the bands A from other bands. Ultimately, their goal is to put peo- Day Off Earth and Dont Call Me Shirley. ple in that element of having a fun, relaxed time with friends, while still focus- alexpanos@countytimes.net ing on each note of every song Travers Gillingham the bands focus has always been to play songs to the best of their abilities. Kalnasy encourages people to come out and hear the attention to detail the band puts into the music. Suggested by a family member, the group chose the name Fortune Favors The Brave because of its catchy, positive vibe.
Photos By Kalnasy Photography, facebook.com/Kalnasyphotography

Saturday, April 6
The Colliders Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) 8 p.m. Live Music Running Hare Vineyard (150 Adelina Road, Prince Frederick) 1 p.m. DJ/Karaoke Anthonys Bar and Grill (10371 Southern Maryland Boulevard, Dunkirk) 8 p.m. Hot Tub Limo Veras White Sands Beach Club (1200 White Sands Drive, Lusby) 9:30 p.m.

Sunday, April 7
Live Music Running Hare Vineyard (150 Adelina Road, Prince Frederick) 1 p.m. World Tavern Poker Anthonys Bar and Grill (10371 Southern Maryland Boulevard, Dunkirk) 1 and 4 p.m.

Tuesday, April 9
Steve and Rusty Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) 8 p.m.

Mike Kalnasy

Wednesday, April 10
Karaoke Anthonys Bar and Grill (10371 Southern Maryland Boulevard, Dunkirk) 8 p.m. Super Magic Man Reggie Rice Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) 6 p.m.

Thursday, April 11
Sam Grow Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) 8 p.m.

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Out&About
Thursday, April 4
Spring Break Fun Days 430116A-E The Southern Community Center, 20 Appeal Lane, Lusby, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Spend the day playing games, Wii, doing crafts, watching a movie and enjoying popcorn at SCC. Please bring a bag lunch and we will provide all of the fun! Pre-registration required. Ages 5 to 12. $15/day. PEM Talks: Sustainable Chesapeake Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Road, Solomons, 7 p.m. Rich Takacs shares his expertise on Creating Living Shorelines. The Chesapeake region is coping with rising seas and sinking lands, creating daunting challenges for waterfront homeowners. Rich Takacs, who oversees habitat restoration activities for the NOAA Restoration Center for the Mid-Atlantic area, focuses his efforts on implementing living shoreline and large-scale oyster restoration projects. This talk can provide useful information and resources to shoreline property owners who are seeking a sustainable way of managing their shoreline. (This talk was rescheduled from January due to snow.) Intro to Print Making Jetti Arts, 9106 Chesapeake Ave., North Beach, 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Learn to screen print. $40 per class/per day. Classes on April 2, 3, and 4. Includes materials. 410-991-1258

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Community Events
Memories guided tours of Point Farm, located at JPPM in St. Leonard. All are welcomed to enjoy the memories of Calvert County, the Patterson family, JPPM or those who once worked on the land that is now JPPM. Visitors may share stories or simply enjoy the tour and listen to the memories of others. Point Farm was the country retreat of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jefferson Patterson. In 1983, Mrs. Patterson donated the property to the state in honor of her late husband, creating JPPM. The tour highlights this beautiful 1933 Colonial Revival brick house and gardens designed by noted female architects Gertrude Sawyer and Rose Greely. For more information call 410586-8562 or go to www.jefpat.org Call 410-257-0533 for more information or go to tidewaterschool@thetidewaterschool.org Chesapeake Beach Railway Right-of-Way Hike Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum, 4155 Mears Ave., Chesapeake Beach, 9 a.m. Since the 1970s, members of the Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum and friends have been exploring sections of the historic right-of-way of the old Chesapeake Beach Railway bed, laid over 100 years ago. Amazingly, even today, there are still visible cuts and ridges in the earth where the railway was laid that one can walk along and imagine the past. The public is welcome to join us as we hike down several sections of the Right-ofWay rail bed. Wear your walking shoes and bring a bag lunch. This event is free. The terrain is generally flat and suitable for walking. We will use personal vehicles to drive between walkable sections of the Right-of-Way. Call 410-257-3892 for any questions. Asbury Sale Asbury Solomons, 11000 Asbury Circle, Solomons, Auditorium 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sale will include Bettys Closet, a resale of new and gently used clothing and accessories. The library committee will have many books for sale. Grannies Treasures will be selling housewares, furniture, and many miscellaneous items in the basement. All profits will benefit the Benevolent Care fund. For more information, call 410-394-3483

ing of Tiles of the Chesapeake, a student art show by Mutual Elementary fourth and fifth graders celebrating Youth Art Month. Under the direction of art teacher Beth Beighley and visiting artist Parren Collery, the students used a slab technique to create their works of art. This show is supported by funds from the Parent Teacher Association and the Maryland State Arts Council. For more information call 410-326-2042 or go to www.calvertmarinemuseum.com

First Friday Tours Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum, 10515 Mackall Road, St. Leonard, 1 p.m. Enjoy a free behind-the-scenes tour of the Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory, a state-of-the-art facility that houses more than 8 million artifacts, including collections from every county in Maryland. The tour allows visitors to get up close and personal with our conservators and our collections. Group tours are offered year round for a small fee. For more information call 410-586-8562 or go to www.jefpat.org

Tuesday, April 9
The Exhibit Barn at JPPM Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum, 10515 Mackall Road, St. Leonard 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy the new War of 1812 exhibit and others. For more information, call 410-5868562 or go to www.jefpat.org.

Saturday, April 6
The Wedding Show at Greenwell Greenwell State Park, Hollywood, Md., 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Come meet with a variety of wedding vendors including photographers, caterers, tent rentals, and so much more. Event hosted under two large wedding tents on the grounds of historic Rosedale Manor. Free admission. Free samples, raffle prizes from vendors. Tours of Rosedale Manor. Rose Garden will be set up for a wedding. Free photo booth. Directions and information available at: www.greenwellfoundation.org Solomons Island Kite Day 14200 Solomons Island Road, Solomons, 10 a.m. to 4p.m. Celebrate our annual Solomons Island Kite Day with Wings Over Washington Kite Club. Bring your own kite or make one at the museum. For more information visit www.calvertmarinemuseum.com or call 410-326-2042 CalvArt Gallery Black And White CalvART Gallery, Prince Frederick Shopping Center: Rt. 4 and Rt. 231, Prince Frederick, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Join us for an evening of unprecedented beauty, as the artists of CalvART Gallery unveil their response to the challenges of using only black and white, leaving color for another day.

Saturday, April 13
Southern Maryland Audubon Society Field Trip Maxwell Hall Park near Benedict, 8 a.m. to noon The Southern Maryland Audubon Society will hold a field trip, titled Spring Along the Patuxent and will be led by Gwen Brewer (301-843-3524, glbrewer@comcast.net) RSVP is required. Call the leader for specific directions.

Friday, April 5
Spring Break Fun Days 430116A-E The Southern Community Center, 20 Appeal Lane, Lusby, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Spend the day playing games, Wii, doing crafts, watching a movie and enjoying popcorn at SCC. Please bring a bag lunch and we will provide all of the fun! Pre-registration required. Ages 5 to 12. $15/Day Happy Hour-Pizza & Pool 430429A The Southern Community Center, 20 Appeal Lane, Lusby, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Spring Break pizza and pool tournament. Hang out, enjoy pizza and shoot pool against your friends. Prizes to the winners! Pre-registration required. Ages 10 to 15. Cost $5. ArtShow Jetti Arts, 9106 Chesapeake Ave., North Beach, 12 to 7 p.m. Featuring Melanie Dixon. The Living Gallery Exhibition and Sale Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center13480 Dowell Road, Solomons, 6p.m. to 9 p.m. Explore the work of the 20 artists who participated in the Living Gallery program. Fiber, jewelry, sculpture, painting and more; this exhibit and sale will brighten any evening. Enjoy wine, light hors doeuvres and live music and dont forget to visit the gift shop. Stop by Annmarie before or after dinner and make it a night on the town. No reservations required. For more information visit www.annmariegarden.org First Free Friday Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Road, Solomons 5 to 8 p.m. Events include Tom Wisner Tribute Concert with Teresa Whitaker and Frank Schwartz in the auditorium at 6:30 p.m. and the open-

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Sunday, April 7
Chesapeake Community Chorus Practice Northeast Community Center,4075 Gordon Stinnett Avenue, Chesapeake Beach, 4 to 6 p.m. The Chesapeake Community Chorus is an all-volunteer chorus that performs concerts to benefit charities in Calvert County. We are looking to add new singers to the chorus. No auditions are required. Contact Larry Brown, Director, at 301-855-7477 for more information.

Monday, April 8
Monday Memories Tour Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum, 10515 Mackall Road, St. Leonard The public is invited to free Monday

The Last Train Departure Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum, 4155 Mears Ave., Chesapeake Beach, 11:46 a.m. and 1 p.m. A Community Preparedness Fair The museum will be commemorating The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day the departure of the last train from ChesaSaints, 22747 Old Rolling Road, California, peake Beach, which departed 78 years ago, Md., 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The purpose of the fair is to provide im- on April 15, 1935 ending 35 years of serportant information to the public about prepar- vice to the town due to financial hardship ing for emergencies including financial crises, brought on by the Great Depression and unexpected job losses, seasonal weather chal- the growing popularity of the automobile. lenges, possible area disasters, and power out- At this time, we will also be memorializing ages. Programs will be provided for those in- two Chesapeake Beach Railway crewmen, Enterested in career and financial preparedness, gineer Frederick Maier and Fireman Charles preparing emergency kits and plans, food and Zier who died in the line of duty in an acciwater storage, and generators, as well as ama- dent in Chesapeake Beach on July 2nd, 1900. teur radio and emergency communications. The regulation two blasts of the whistle signalCounty-specific information will be available. ing a departing train will be sounded, followed Residents of both counties are being by a train bell tribute to the departure, and a urged to ramp up their personal prepared- bell salute to Engineer Maier and Fireman ness kits, plans, and food storage in addition Zier. Light refreshments to follow. Open and to getting involved in their respective commu- free to the public. Questions? Call the Chesanities through their Community Emergency peake Beach Railway Museum: 410-257-3892 Response Teams (CERT), local American Red Cross (ARC) chapters, amateur radio Solomons Crew Listing Party Southern Maryland Sailing Association, clubs, volunteer fire departments, other related Solomons Island Road, Solomons 4 p.m. to 7 activities. For questions and additional information p.m. Interested in sailing? Find boats to crew about the fair, please call the event coordinator, Blythe Joy Patenaude at 202-386-0906 or on for racing and cruising. Own a boat? Find email at pjoybaker@aol.com. The event is free crew to help you sail. Sponsored by Miller Lite Beer and SpinSheet Magazine. Free heavy and open to the public. hors douvres, beverages for sale at reasonable prices. Skippers panel for newbies to ask ques All Saints Episcopal Churchs Treasures tions at 4:30pm. For information check www. Sale smsa.com or www.spinsheet.com. Sign up on Inside Parish Hall, at the intersection of the SpinSheet crew listing database for best reRte. 2 and 4, Sunderland, Md., 8 a.m. to noon. sults, but its not necessary to attend. The only Free admission; free parking. For info, things that are necessary are a desire to go sailcall 301-855-4865. ing and have fun! Bring pen and paper or business cards so you can exchange information with others. SMSA is located on Solomons The Tidewater School - Open House Tidewater School, 120 Cox Road, Hun- Island Road, opposite the boardwalk gazebo on Solomons Island. For more information, tingtown, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. call 301-481-7474

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SENIOR LIVING

Library Events
Friday, April 5
On Pins & Needles Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way) - 1 to 4 p.m., 410535-0291 or 301-855-1862 Bring your quilting, needlework, knitting, crocheting, or other project for an afternoon of conversation and shared creativity. share. No registration. For ages birth through 5 years old. JobSource Mobile Career Center Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way), 1 to 4 p.m., 410-5350291 or 301-855-1862 Stop by to get job counseling, resume help, search for jobs and get connected with Southern Maryland JobSource. This 38 mobile center features 11 computer workstations, smart board instructional technology, satellite internet access, exterior audio visual and broadcasting capabilities; state of the art workforce applications and connectivity for wireless mobile device access. Weather dependent event, please call to verify. Memoirs & Creative Writing Workshop Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way), 2 to 3:30 p.m., 410535-0291 or 301-855-1862 Join author and editor Elisavietta Ritchie as she encourages the art of creative memoir writing. Bring 12 doublespaced copies of your piece of memoir, 500-800 words, to work on and share with the group. Yes! You CAN Use a Computer! Calvert Library Southern Branch (20 Appeal Way, Lusby), 2 to 3 p.m., 410-326-5289 Library Resources: Learn how to use COSMOS, databases and other online resources the library offers. The training will last an hour and will take place in a small group. Please register. to plant in our county, techniques to grow a successful garden, and how to produce bountiful harvests even with limited space and sunlight.

Senior Citizen News

Friday, April 12
Free Advance Directives In celebration of Law Day, Wednesday, May 1 at 9 a.m., the Office on Aging, in conjunction with Davis, Upton, Palumbo & Dougherty, LLC, will be preparing advance directives at all three senior centers, free of charge, for seniors throughout Calvert County. Contact your local senior center to schedule a 30-minute appointment. Commission on Aging (COA) Are you interested in advocating for senior needs in Calvert County? The COA meets on the third Thursday of each month to focus on this. Submit an application to the Board of County Commissioners for appointment to the COA. For more information, call the Office on Aging at 410-535-4606 or 301-855-1170. Dance the Night Away. A Senior dinner dance will be held Saturday, April 20 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Patuxent High School. It is a luau theme, free and open to any senior in the county. You must have your own transportation. Call Southern Pines Senior Center to register at 410-586-2748. New Living Well Workshop Are you or someone you know suffering from chronic pain, diabetes or other health problems? Living Well is a six-week program that teaches self-management tools. The next workshop is on Tuesdays, April 16 to May 21 from 11 a.m. at Calvert Pines Senior Center. For more information or to register, call Keri Lipperini at 410-535-4606 or 301-855-1170. Caring for a Loved One? The 21st Annual Southern Maryland Caregivers Conference is Friday, April 26 from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Richard R. Clark Senior Center in La Plata, Md. This one-day event is a wonderful opportunity to learn about caring for loved ones in the home. The $22 fee includes conference materials, continental breakfast and boxed lunch. For more information or to register, call 301-934-0128 or email olmstedc@ charlescounty.org. Calvert Pines Senior Center (CPSC) Test your skills at the Spelling Bee, Thursday, April 11, 1 p.m. See if you can be the next top speller. Prizes will be awarded. North Beach Senior Center (NBSC) Have you experienced a loss? Help, Im Grieving and I Cant Get Up, presented by Brenda Laughhunn, Executive Director of Calvert Hospice, Wednesday, April 10, 11 a.m., will provide practical help for grief and loss. Southern Pines Senior Center (SPSC) Dont miss the presentation, Everyone Needs a Will, Wednesday, April 10, 12:30 p.m. Margaret H. Phipps, the Register of Wills for Calvert County, will share her expertise. Eating Together Menu Lunches are served to seniors aged 60-plus and their spouses through Title IIIC of the Older Americans Act. Contributions are suggested. For reservations or to cancel your reservations call: Calvert Pines Senior Center at 410-535-4606 or 301-855-1170, North Beach Senior Center at 410-257-2549, or Southern Pines Senior Center at 410-586-2748. Monday, April 8: salisbury steak, mashed potatoes, gravy, asparagus tips, rolls, pineapple tidbits. Tuesday, April 9: fried chicken, mashed potatoes, salad, collard greens, cornbread, apple cobbler. Wednesday, April 10: meatball sub, broccoli/ cauliflower, potato salad, tossed salad, clairs. Thursday, April 11: baked chicken, mac and cheese, navy beans, spinach, biscuit, peaches. Friday, April 12: ham and cabbage, boiled potatoes, dinner rolls, fresh fruit, juice.

Saturday, April 6

Garden Smarter: Pruning Tips Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way), - 10 to 11:30am, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862 Learn to prune your trees and shrubs to shape them, get rid of dead wood, and remove rubbing branches. Brain Games: Mahjong, Scrabble & more Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way), - 12 to 3 p.m., 410535-0291 or 301-855-1862 Want to learn Mahjongg? Hope to make your Scrabble skills killer? Games are a great way to keep your brain sharp while having fun! Join us!

Grants 101:Finding & Applying for Funding Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way), - 1 to 3 p.m. This workshop provides an introduction to the steps involved in finding funders and preparing grant proposals. Learn tips for effective funding research and the key components of a proposal to a foundation. Registration is required. Please contact Cathey Moffatt-Bush or Robbie McGaughran at 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862 to register.

Friday, April 12

Monday, April 8

On Pins & Needles Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way), 1 to 4 p.m., 410-5350291 or 301-855-1862 Bring your quilting, needlework, knitting, crocheting, or other project for an afternoon of conversation and shared creativity.

Monday Morning Movies & More Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way), - 10 to 11 a.m., 410535-0291 or 301-855-1862 Bring the little ones for movies and a story. Kids Just Want to Have Fun! Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way), 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862 Reading, discussion and projects for children in K - 3rd grade. Please register. Book Discussion Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch (3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach), - 7 -8:30 p.m., 410-257-2411. What Have You Read Lately? Come share the pros and cons of the books youve been reading.

Saturday, April 13

Thursday, April 11

Tuesday, April 9

Local History Series: Lighting Up Our Lives Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way), 7 - 8:30 p.m., 410535-0291 or 301-855-1862 Come hear author and retired SMECO vice-president Al Gough present information from his recent book: Lighting up our lives: the history of SMECO.

Wednesday, April 10

PlayTime Calvert Library Southern Branch (20 Appeal Way, Lusby), 10:25 to 10:55 a.m., 410-326-5289 Playtime is learning and discovery time for you and your child. Engage in interactive play, connect with other parents and caregivers, and have fun! Bring a non-battery operated toy to

Calvert Conversations Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch (3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach), 10 to 11 a.m., 410-257-2411 An informal discussion of local history of interest to long-time Calvertonians and newbies. Complimentary coffee and tea. Come, relax in our living room, and share or learn something new. Kids Just Want to Have Fun! Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way), 2 to 3 p.m., 410-5350291 or 301-855-1862 Reading, discussion and projects for children in K - 3rd grade. Please register. Evening Storytime Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch (3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach), - 6:30 to7:15 p.m., 410-257-2411 This storytime is for the family with children of multiple ages. Children enjoy books and language through short stories, songs, crafts and more. An adult must accompany child. This weeks theme: Pond Life. Garden Smarter: Square Foot & Vertical Gardening. Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way), 7 to 8:30 p.m., 410535-0291 or 301-855-1862 Learn when and which vegetables

Family Storytime Calvert Library Southern Branch (20 Appeal Way, Lusby), 10 to 10:45 a.m., 410-326-5289 This storytime is for the family with children of multiple ages. Children will make a craft weekly. Todays theme TBD. Please register. Garden Smarter: Homegrown Herbs Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way), 10 - 11:30 a.m., 410535-0291 or 301-855-1862 Planting, growing, and harvesting herbs that grow well in this region is easy and rewarding. A personal herb garden is convenient for cooking and a decorative addition to your landscape. Playtime Calvert Library Fairview Branch (Rt. 4 and Chaneyville Road, Owings), - 10:45 to 11:15 a.m., 410-257-2101 Playtime is learning and discovery time for you and your child. Engage in interactive play, connect with other parents and caregivers, and have fun! Bring a non-battery operated toy to share. No registration. For ages birth through 5 years old. Playtime Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch (3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach), 10:45 to 11:15 a.m., 410-257-2411 Playtime is learning and discovery time for you and your child. Engage in interactive play, connect with other parents and caregivers, and have fun! Bring a non-battery operated toy to share. No registration. For ages birth through 5 years old.

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