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Law Day Provides Free Living Wills
By Sarah Miller Staff Writer This year marked the largest participation in Law Day in Calvert County. Before the day even began on May 1, every slot was filled for free consultations at Southern Pines and Calvert Pines Senior Center. The free consultations were an 20 to 30 minutes long, and participants walked away with a valid living will, according to Davis Upton Palumbo & Dougherty, LLC spokesperson Lori Norton. The firm first participated in Lay Way four years ago. Different firms and counties host different Law Day activities, such as mock trials at local schools, Norton said. According to www.americanbar.org, Law Day provides an opportunity to explore the movement for civil and human rights in America and the impact it has had in promoting the ideal of equality under the law. It will provide a forum for reflecting on the work that remains to be done in rectifying injustice, eliminating all forms of discrimination, and putting an end to human trafficking and other violations of our basic human rights. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
The development has been in the planning stages since 2010, when the county completed paperwork to develop residual property from the Old Fairgrounds to the Housing Authority. Since the donation, the project has come up against zoning and ordinances that make construction of a pocket neighborhood difficult. Clark suggested the project may be outdated and the property could be sold or leased to a third party to build on, and the proceeds could benefit the Housing Authority. In the end, the commissioners decided to study the issue further. For more information, visit www.co.cal.md.us. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
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Photos by Sarah Miller Charles County Commissioner Candice Quinn Kelly presents Calvert Commissioner Susan Shaw with a plaque commending her for her efforts with the Veterans Regional Advisory Committee.
Patuxent Habitat for Humanitys newest Prince Frederick house will is one shovel closer to reality. A groundbreaking ceremony for a new home took place at 91 Mason Court, Prince Frederick, on April 30 at 2:30 p.m. Patuxent Habitat for Humanity (PHH) and the Calvert County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) will break ground for PHHs 18th home. The lot was donated to PHH by Kaine Homes as part of a group of three lots. The project is funded mainly through a $125,000 Community Development Block Grant awarded to the Calvert County Board of County Commissioners, as grantee on behalf of PHH, by the Maryland State Department of Housing and Community Development. PHH would like to extend our profound thanks to the BOCC and the Department of Community Resources for their assistance and support with the grant application process. PHH partners with local volunteers, businesses, and churches to build homes which are then purchased by families using no-interest loans. While the new occupants have not yet been selected, we are excited about the opportunity to help build another affordable home for a deserving family. Once chosen, the family works alongside volunteers and a few professionals to invest up to 400 hours of sweat equity. All PHH homeowners are required to make a personal investment of sweat equity in their new home. Patuxent Habitat for Humanity is an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International that partners with the local community to provide decent affordable housing in St. Marys and Calvert counties for families who would not otherwise be able to afford a home. For more information about donating, volunteering or applying for a home, log on to www.patuxenthabitat.org or call the Patuxent Habitat office at 301863-6227 or 410-326-9050. Habitat for Humanity International is an ecumenical Christian ministry that welcomes to its work all people dedicated to the cause of eliminating poverty housing. Since its founding in 1976, Habitat has built more than 400,000 houses worldwide, providing simple, decent and affordable shelter for more than 2 million people. For more information, visit Habitat.org.
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Since 1991, Christmas in April*Calvert County, Inc. has adopted homes every year for the annual blitz repair, always held the last Saturday in April. Christmas in April*Calvert County, an affiliate of United Way member agency Rebuilding Together, helps disabled and elderly homeowners, and families with children, who live in and own their house and cannot afford to pay for home repairs. Emergency repairs and follow-up work are done throughout the year. A committee selects homes from a list of referrals by January, looking for locations that meet the criteria and can be repaired by Christmas in April.
The committee matches volunteers with work requirements on each house. Volunteers include licensed carpenters, plumbers, and electricians, but the majority of people are not housing experts and work under the supervision of a house captain. In addition to organizing volunteer groups and homes, Christmas in April provides lunch for volunteers. Volunteers come from various backgrounds. Some churches or companies recruit helpers and volunteer Linda Dunn cleans shutters. as a group. Individuals can join the effort and are assigned to a group. For more information, visit christmasinaprilcalvertcounty.com.
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Solomons Maritime Festival
Celebrate Southern Maryland heritage on Saturday, May 4 at the Calvert Marine Museums eighth annual Solomons Maritime Festival. Antique boats and motors, master maritime carvers, crafts and cooking demonstrations, traditional music, Chesapeake Bay retriever demonstrations, and free boat rides offer something for every member of your family. The Solomons Island Model Boat Club will be sailing radio controlled model boats in the basin; you can also take a turn in a rowboat or traditional log canoe. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission to the festival and museum is free. Some of the highlights of the festival include the traditional food tent where you can learn how to pick crabs, shuck oysters, and stuff a ham. Its a great place to pick up local recipes for cream of crab soup and Southern Marylands famous crab cake. On the traditional music stage performances start at 11 a.m. and include traditional folk from Folk Salad, rollicking maritime tunes from Pint and Dale, hot bluegrass from the California Ramblers, music from Country Memories, and sweet gospel by Mothers Dream. Starting at 4 p.m. the stage opens up for a jam session so bring your instruments and come on down. At the Corbin Pavilion you can learn all about herbs how to grow them, how to cook with them, medicinal uses for them, and how to make herb infused oils and vinegars. Youll have the opportunity to purchase herbs to start your own kitchen herb garden, and scented soaps made with herbs. Inside the museum, home crafts are celebrated with quilters, spinners, weavers,
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and knitters showing off their wares and giving demonstrating. Nearby in the woodshop, maritime carvers demonstrate their skill on trail boards and decoys while model makers show off their miniature handiwork. Outside the shop you can watch as crab and eel pots are constructed. Home baked goodies will be available for sale and food vendors will be on-site. The Antique Boat and Marine Engine Show, now in its 13th year, is a feature of the festival. Enthusiasts from across the country set-up camp in the parking lot to display their vintage boats and engines. The unofficial engine swap is a great way to expand your collection. The Solomons Maritime Festival is sponsored by Calvert County Board of Commissioners, Calvert County Watermens Association, Chesapeake Energy Services, Comfort Inn Beacon Marina, Harbor Island Marina, Inc., Holiday Inn Solomons, McCready Boat Yard, Papa Johns Pizza, Patuxent Small Craft Guild, Spring Cove Marina, Washburns Boat Yard, and Zahnisers Yachting Center. For more information, please call Sherry Reid at 410-326-2042 x 19, or visit the museum website at www. calvertmarinemuseum.com.
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This spring Prince Frederick-area residents, businesses, property owners and civic association members will have the opportunity to shape the future of the Prince Frederick Town Center as the county updates the town center master plan and zoning ordinance. As an introduction to this process, county staff is hosting a five-part seminar series titled What Does It Take to Create a Town Center? Following the seminar series, the town center update will kick off with a weeklong public visioning and design process called a charrette. Emphasis will be given to the redevelopment of the former Calvert Middle School site and adjacent properties up to Calvert Memorial Hospital along Route 2/4. The seminar sessions will be held at the Calvert Library, 850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick. Each presentation is offered twice; attend any or all. Topics include:
Mixing and Arranging the Ingredients: The Menu of Town Center Design Monday, May 6, noon; Tuesday, May 7, 7 p.m. Current Trends: Retrofitting for Sustainability Monday, May 13, noon and 7:45 p.m. Implications and Implementation for Prince Frederick: Markets, Demographics and the New Trajectory of Town Centers Monday, May 20, noon; Tuesday, May 21, 7 p.m. Overview of Charrette Process and Visual Preference Survey Wednesday, May 29, noon and 7 p.m. Light refreshments will be provided at each session. If you wish to attend, please RSVP to Will Selman, Calvert County Department of Community Planning and Building, at 410-535-1600, ext. 2727, or via email at selmanwl@co.cal.md.us.
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By Guy Leonard Staff Writer A former pastor accused of multiple sex crimes against young people in his Calvert County congregation is scheduled for a motions hearing June 6 to consider witness statements and evidence, Calvert prosecutors say. The hearing is in preparation for the trial of Douglas Myers, a former Baptist preacher and is scheduled to take all day. Myers, 63, faces 22 separate counts, ranging from custodial child sexual abuse to second and third degree sex offenses from 1995 to 2000, during his time at Bayside Baptist Church in Chesapeake Beach, court records show. Myers trial is set for October. He rejected a plea deal from prosecutors in early April that would have required him to plead guilty
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The following information is compiled directly from publicly released police reports.
MSP Blotter
Possession of Marijuana: On April 22 at 01:56 a.m., Trooper Matthews stopped a vehicle at St. Leonard Rd. and Calvert Beach Rd. in St. Leonard for traffic violations. During the traffic stop, a search of the vehicle revealed marijuana. Shannon N. Berry, 22 of St. Leonard was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. She was incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center. Burglary: On April 22 at 3:35 p.m., Trooper Oles responded to the area of Carson Ct. and Catalina Dr. in Lusby for a reported burglary in progress. Information provided by witnesses stated that four men were breaking into a house in that area. Trooper Oles arrived on the scene and began checking the area. He observed the suspects at the rear of a house on Catalina Dr. When approaching the group, the suspects fled. Trooper Oles chased the suspects and caught one. With the assistance of Calvert County Sheriffs Office K9 and MSP Helicopter Trooper 7, another suspect was captured. A third suspect was located in a nearby vehicle. Erick N. Wilson, 23 of St. Leonard, Tabais L. Robinson, 20 of California, and Jaime L. R. Emory, 20 of California, were all arrested and charged with robbery, assault and burglary. They were incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center. Senior Trooper Greggs from the Calvert Investigative Team responded to assist with the investigation. The investigation continues at this time. DUI & Possession of CDS and CDS Paraphernalia: On April 23 at 12:16 a.m., Trooper First Class Saucerman stopped a vehicle for traffic violations on Rt. 4 south of Rt. 231 in Prince Frederick. Christopher D. Grove as arrested for Driving Under the Influence. During a search, oxycodone and drug paraphernalia were located. Grove was additionally charged with possession of drugs and drug paraphernalia. A passenger, Trina L. Barker, 28 of Lusby, was also found to be in possession of drugs and drug paraphernalia. Both were incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center. Burglary: On April 23 at 10:38 a.m., Trooper First Class Logsdon responded to the State Highway Shop in Prince Frederick for a reported burglary. An outbuilding containing radio and electronic equipment was broken into however, nothing was stolen. A section of fence near the rear of the building was also damaged. Investigation continues. Possession of Synthetic Marijuana: On April 23 at 8:57 a.m., Trooper First Class Wiesemann stopped a vehicle for traffic violations on Rt. 4 at Saw Mill Rd. in Lusby. A search of the vehicle revealed suspected synthetic marijuana in the center console. Michael S. Huskey, 25 of Lusby, was charged and incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center. Theft: On April 23 at 10:15 p.m., Trooper First Class Smith responded to the 11200 block of Sitting Bull Circle in Lusby for a reported theft. Investigation revealed that Crystal F. Kriven, 21 of Lusby, had stolen an I-phone from the residence. An application for criminal charges has been submitted.
Possession of Marijuana: On April 24 at 10:36 p.m., Trooper First Class Logsdon stopped a vehicle for traffic violations at Rt. 260 and Cox Rd. in Chesapeake Beach. A faint odor of marijuana was detected on the driver. A probable cause search revealed suspected marijuana inside a glass jar. George R. Dawson, 47 of Chesapeake Beach, was arrested and transported to the MSP Barrack in Prince Frederick for processing. Theft: On April 24 at 3:11 p.m., Trooper Oles responded to the Benedict Bridge for a reported theft. A power supply unit at the bridge was broken into and copper wire was stolen. Investigation continues. Theft: On April 25 at 1:47 p.m., Trooper Oles responded to the 200 block of Pawnee Lane in Lusby for a reported theft. The homeowner reported a lockbox in the closet had been pried open and money and prescription medications had been stolen. Investigation continues. Possession of Marijuana: On April 26 at 10:55 p.m., Trooper Barlow participated in a Sobriety Checkpoint with the Calvert County Sheriffs Department at HG Trueman Rd south of Rousby Hall Rd. in Lusby. During contact with a driver, Trooper Oles detected an odor of marijuana and a search revealed a plastic pill bottle containing marijuana inside the vehicle. Clifton L. Shorter Jr., 21 of Lusby, was charged and incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center. Theft: On April 27 at 2:08 p.m., Trooper Lewis responded to the 100 block of Fairground Rd. in Prince Frederick for a reported theft. After performing yard work at the residence, the victim placed a Echo leaf blower in the bed of his truck. A short time later when he returned to his vehicle, he discovered the leaf blower and metal gas container had been taken. Investigation continues. Possession of Marijuana: On April 27 at 8:09 p.m., Senior Trooper Gill responded to the Flag Harbor Marina for a drug usage complaint. Four subjects were observed sitting on a picnic table in the beach area. The odor of marijuana was present and a search revealed Matthew M. L. Truitt, 20 of St. Leonard, was in possession of marijuana. He was transported to the MSP Barrack for processing. Theft: On April 28 at 12:54 p.m., Trooper First Class Sorenson responded to the 7500 block of Wayside Dr. in Sunderland for a reported theft. The victim reported that cash and three rings were missing from the residence. Investigation continues. Theft: On April 28, at 2 p.m., Sergeant Golladay handled a complaint for a theft of a registration plate on Bowie Shop Road in Huntingtown. An Illinois license plate was stolen from a trailer parked at the residence. The tag is Illinois, 8407HE. Investigation continues. Prescription Fraud: On April 28, at 4:50 p.m., Corporal Bennett investigated a prescription fraud. The victim reported that fraudulent prescriptions were obtained at three CVS locations in Md. and Va. under his name by the same person. Charging documents are being filed for Debra K. Lantz, 42 of Prince Frederick. Investigation continues.
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Burglary Case #13-23179: Unknown suspect(s) broke into a home in the 700 block of White Sands Drive in Lusby sometime between April 19 and 20. It appears that the suspect(s) set multiple fires to the residence. The Maryland State Fire Marshalls Office responded to investigate the arson. Nothing appears to have been taken. DFC J. Denton is investigating. Burglary Case #13-23441: A home in the 600 block of Field Road in Lusby was burglarized sometime between April 16 and 22. There were burn marks in the carpet in one of the bedrooms. A shed behind the home was damaged when it appears a fire was lit on the concrete floor, causing the siding material of the shed to melt. The total amount of the damage is estimated at $530. Anyone with information is asked to contact Dep. G. Gott at 410-535-2800. Burglary Case #13-23677: Someone burglarized a home in the 1000 block of San Angelo Drive in Lusby during the daytime hours on April 23. Over $6400 in personal property including a Samsung laptop,
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During the week of April 22 through April 28 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriffs Office responded to 1,648 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 http://www.co.cal.md.us/residents/safety/law/sheriff and click on the Crime Solvers link to leave an anonymous tip on-line. Information leading to the arrest and conviction of a suspect could result in a $1,000 reward. an Apple iPod, checkbooks and jewelry were stolen. DFC J. Hardesty is investigating. CDS Violation Case #13-23680: On April 23 at 6:29 p.m. Dep. G. Gott conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on Md. Rt. 4 near White Sands Drive in Lusby. He arrested the driver, Poleck Mark William Poleck, 26 and passenger, Jennifer Michelle Schaming, 27, both of Lusby, and charged each with possession of heroin, possession with intent Schaming to use drug paraphernalia; a metal spoon, and possession of controlled paraphernalia; a hypodermic syringe. CDS Violation Case #13-23985: On April 24 at 10:11 p.m. Dep. L. Wood conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle at the Shell gas station on H.G. Trueman Road in Lusby. She found the driver, Jonathan Neill, 23 and passenger, Jarrett Cornell Dickerson, 22, both of Mechanicsville, to be in possession of suspected drugs. Both Dickerson men were arrested and charged with possession of marijuana less than 10 grams and use of drug paraphernalia; a glass smoking device. Theft from Vehicle Case #13-24035: Someone stole a black HP computer bag valued at $125 from an unlocked vehicle parked in the driveway of a home in the 3200 block of Lacrosse Court in Dunkirk. The theft occurred sometime overnight between April 24 and 25. Dep. M. Quinn is investigating. Burglary Case #13-24039: Unknown suspect(s) forced entry into a shed in the 3100 block of Lacrosse Court in Dunkirk on April 25 between midnight and 6:30 a.m. and stole a black and yellow power washer and a Craftsman 75cc handsaw that is black and red. Dep. M. Quinn is investigating.
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CDS Violation Case #13-24199: On April 25 at 9:04 p.m. Dep. L. Wood responded to the area of Gringo Road and Side Saddle Trail in Lusby for a suspicious vehicle. Wood made contact with Schellhase four occupants of a vehicle parked in the roadway. The driver, Joshua Scott Schellhase, 29 of Leonardtown, was arrested and charged with carrying a concealed weapon, a butterfly knife, and possession of drug paraphernalia; a metal spoon with suspected heroin residue. One passenger, Brandy Ann Chiarizia, 35 of Mechanicsville, was cited for possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia; a spoon and hypodermic needle. Theft from Vehicle Case #13-24406: Someone entered an unlocked vehicle parked outside a home in the 11400 block of Redlands Road in Lusby between April 24 and 26 and stole $260 in cash. Dep. G. Gott is investigating. Burglary case #13-24411: A victim in the 200 block of Dresser Avenue in Prince Frederick advised Dep. T. Buckler that sometime between April 21 and 24 someone entered her home and stole an Xbox 360 valued at $200. The investigation is continuing.
Theft of Vehicle Case #13-24054: A white Ford E250 van was stolen from the driveway of a home in the 2600 block of Dogwood Lane in Owings overnight between April 24 and 25. The victim advised that the van belongs to her employer although there are no company logos and no ladder rack on the van. Additionally, there is no body damage to the van. The van had been unlocked and the keys had been left inside. Anyone with information is asked to contact Sgt. R. Selkirk at 410-535-2800. Theft Case #13-24063: Unknown suspect(s) entered an unlocked vehicle on Lacrosse Court in Dunkirk on April 25 between 1 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. and stole a Pioneer touch screen stereo system and a lawn leaf blower. Cpl. J. McCarroll is investigating. Theft from Vehicles Case #13-24064: Three vehicles parked outside a home in the 3700 block of Larkview Court in Dunkirk were entered on April 25 between 2 a.m. and 5 a.m. One vehicle, which had been unlocked, was entered but nothing appeared to have been taken. Two vehicles had been locked and were broken into. A radio was stolen from one of the vehicles. Approximately $500 in damage was done to both vehicles. Dep. S. Moran is investigating.
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trap capacity, MacLeod said. Were chasing the little stuff at great expense and not paying attention to the big problem. The total goals for TMDL for the bay across the entire watershed, which includes New York, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and Washington, D.C set pollution levels at 185.9 million pounds of nitrogen, 12.5 million pounds of phosphorus and 6.45 billion pounds of sediment per year a 25 percent reduction in nitrogen, 24 percent reduction in phosphorus and 20 percent reduction in sediment to be completed by 2025, according to state documents from the Maryland Department of the Environment. The varying states are all expected to take part in meeting the overall goal. While the states plan has its fair share of detractors groups like the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) say that while the Susquehanna and the dam are significant problems the WIP plans are still critical to cleaning up the bay because they address pollution issues in waters such as the Patuxent, Potomac and Choptank rivers that all feed the bay but arent affected by the Susquehanna. CBFs chief water quality specialist Beth McGee says that the dam and the river must be addressed but not to the extent of ignoring other sources of pollution. We certainly have concerns about
the river, but its not an either/or proposition, McGee said. We need to look at both sides of the issue. The current owner and operator of the dam, Exelon Corporation, is applying for its license to operate the dam and should be made to contribute to solving the pollution problem at the site, she said. Pretty much any tidal river that feeds the bay is polluted with nutrients or sediment, said McGee of the greater picture. But even the CBF recognizes that the river and the clogged dam is a significant contributor to the problem that may be getting worse. McGee said the river contributes about 25 percent of the phosphorus and sediment to the bay each year as well as 40 percent of the nitrogen; that number is likely growing, she said, since the dam has lost much of its pollutant trapping capacity. She also supported regulating septic systems, even though they only contribute about 5-to-6 percent of nitrogen to the bay watershed, because the local concentrations in the counties where they were in use would be much higher. Counties with large amounts of shoreline would still benefit from implementing the WIP, she said, because more fishable and swimmable waters would provide an economic boost. Theres no reason not to move for-
ward with these plans, McGee said. County Commissioner Evan Slaughenhoupt said the coalition has yet to reach out to Calvert but he firmly be lieved the sedimentation problem at the Conowingo Dam was the most pressing issue for the bay. It clearly is the major influence, Slaughenhoupt said. Im convinced the state is failing its role to clean behind the Conowingo Dam. But politicians dont get to get a photo op for cleaning a dam. The Watershed Implementation Plan that Calvert formulated based on U.S. Environmental Protection Agency pollution control models came to a whopping $1.3 billion, a figure so high that the commissioners have already contracted for a new study that will find ways to greatly reduce those costs to meet the total maximum daily load requirements. The total county budget is only about $250 million, he said. The entire issue of cleaning the bay using the WIP strategy has only served to divide Maryland, he said, to the detriment of rural counties who are out voted in the legislature. You pit urban high density areas against more rural conservative ones, Slaughenhoupt said. Its not tug-of-war, its more like a push-of-war. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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In todays bathroom remodel a lot of attention is paid to the shower area. The shower is the space in the bathroom that is used every day. Homeowners want a feeling of luxury in the shower, they want tiled spaces and no more vinyl pans. Older homes are cursed with a small stall shower and a HUGE tub which is completely opposite of how most of us use the space. So we are designing showers that are big, literally. In small bathrooms, homeowners are tearing out the tub to expand the shower. Not only is the stall getting larger, its getting more airy, with much more glass. Were going to hinged doors and heavier glass, instead of the sliding glass. Opening up the shower is a huge, huge trend. People want their luxury in their bathrooms. They want to feel like theyre going into a spa. Some homeowners are even taking out partial shower walls, or all shower walls entirely, and making the entire tiled bathroom a shower - a European approach that requires correct drainage.
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Giving Horses a Second Chance
By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Two groups are working in tandem to rescue horses and place them in loving homes Freedom Hill Horse Rescue and Desire Ministries. Freedom Hill Horse Rescue was started in 2004 and is a 501 c 3 non-profit organization. Desire Ministries started in 2006. Horses come from a variety of back- Kristy Alvarez checks out Mickey Blue. Photos by Sarah Miller grounds some have been surrendered by owners who could no longer care for them, house, vet, feed and ferry the horses, which some have been abused and some have been are housed in stables throughout Calvert, Alrescued from the slaughterhouse, according varez said. Additional fundraisers through the year to volunteer Kristy Alvarez. include yard sales, a golf tournament and a Freedom Hill volunteers work with the horses as long as necessary before adopt- murder mystery dinner. In addition to funing them out. Currently, there are 12 horses draisers, the organization accepts donations under Freedom Hills care, she said, two all year. They look for materials such as of which are program horses for Freedom horse feed, fly spray, show sheen, muckrakes Hill and two belong to Desire Ministries, and breakaway halters. Anything the group an organization Alvarez founded. Alvarz cant use, they sell and use the proceeds to hears about thousands of horses throughout buy items the horses need, Alvarez said. Freedom Hill needs volunteers, she the county who do not receive the second chance Freedom Hill offers for horses to said. They can use anybody whether they have experience with horses or not. Experifind a good home. A recent case was a horse names Ta- enced riders work with the horses in trainkoda who was neglected and nursing two ing, while others can feed, groom and help foals when she was brought into the rescue. care for the animals. Anybody who expressThe Freedom Hill Horse Rescue holds es interest is given a survey and works with an annual adoption and family fun day at a more experienced volunteer until Freedom Double J Stables in Owings, in addition to Hill can find a place for them. Terry Pennington has volunteered with other fundraisers through the year. Money Freedom Hill for several years, after purgoes to help the care and upkeep of the chasing a horse through the rescue. horses. It seemed like a good cause, to help Each horse is quarantined for three weeks before mingling with other horses. homeless horses, Pennington said. Theyre It costs a minimum of $200 per month to a great group of people. Pennington leads a weekly riding team. They put miles on horses and help horses acclimate to being around people. This year, Pennington plans to take some horses to the jousting tournament at Christ Church in August. Jousting teaches horses to remain calm when there is noise all around them, and activity going on above their heads. For more information, visit www. freedomhillhorserescue.com or www.desireministries.org.
Kristy, left, and Aidan Alvarez feed Princess.
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rade rolling through Fenwick and Washington streets. The annual parade does not incorporate Latin flavor, said Shirly Copado, the groups incoming president, but will have around 200 pieces of rescue equipment from southern Maryland, Prince Georges and Anne Arundel counties as well as Virginia. Its a great chance for children who enjoy fire trucks to see some big, small and big-big trucks up close, Copado continued, making it a perfect family event for a Sunday afternoon. After the parade rescue squad members will compete in a series of games, including battle of the buckets and a tug-o-war, at the carnival lot of the Leonardtown firehouse Copado says the public is encouraged to come watch the events. The association will also be holding a memorial service at St. Marys Ryken High School to honor rescue squad members who have passed away within the last year, beginning on Saturday at 2 p.m. Visit stmarysmd.com for more information on specials in Leonardtown throughout the weekend. Fiesta Friday begins at 5 p.m. on May 3. alexpanos@countytimes.net
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Featuring gallery openings, wine tastings and Latin-flair activities. Live music, Share on the Square and a kids activity tent hosted by St. Marys Macaroni Kid. Friday, 5 PM 8 PM.
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The Calvert Gazette runs complimentary obituaries as submitted by funeral homes and readers. We run them in the order we receive them. Any submissions that come to news@countytimes.net after noon on Mondays may run in the following weeks edition.
Hugh Windland, 72
Hugh Edward Windland, Jr., 72, of Friendship passed away April 27 at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis. He was born in Portsmouth, Va. on December 12, 1940 to Hugh Edward and Eva Elizabeth (Wells) Windland. Hugh moved with his military family to California, later to Port Deposit, Md., and then relocated back to Friendship permanently in 1947. He graduated from Southern High School in 1958. Hugh then served in the United States Navy from 1958 until 1961. He was discharged as Petty Officer Third Class, working primarily in aircraft electronics maintenance. Hugh married Barbara Joan Owen on December 16, 1961 and they lived in Landover until moving to Friendship in 1964. He was employed as a manager of field marketing for Litton Data Systems, retiring December 7, 2001. Hugh had previously worked for Sperry-Univac as a marketing representative and also for PEPCO as a high-tension technician. Hugh was a member of Friendship United Methodist Church, the National Rifle Association, the Amateur Trap Shooting Association, the Three Rivers Sportsman Club and the Stallings-Williams American Legion Post 206. In his leisure time, Hugh loved trap shooting. He also enjoyed cutting his grass, driving his autos and sightseeing, and spending the winter months in his home in Naples, Fla. He was also fond of spending time with his family and friends. Hugh was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his loving wife, Barbara Joan Windland; a daughter Kimberly J. Underwood and husband David of Largo, Fla. and a son Jeffrey K. Windland and wife Linda of Ashburn, Va. Also surviving are four grandchildren, Megan S. and Erin J. Windland of Ashburn, Va. and Brian W. and Kevin E. Underwood of Largo, Fla. Family and friends were received Wednesday, May 1, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., in Owings.
A funeral service and celebration of Hughs life will be held 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 2, at Friendship United Methodist Church. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Memorial contributions in Hughs name may be made to the Friendship UM Church Building Fund, PO Box 72, Friendship, Md. 20758. To leave condolences visit www. rauschfuneralhomes.com.
in California, Md. with his brother Butch. Two of his sons, Tom and Mark, joined him working at ATM, after they also served in the navy. Since his son Tom took over the business in 1999, Jack has pursued his love of traveling, fishing and camping. Jack and Peggy had many adventures in their RV, including several summers in Alaska and winters in Key West, Fla. with family and friends. Jack always had a colorful story to tell, and never met a stranger. He had a strong faith in the Lord, and was a long time member of the Leonardtown Baptist Church. He is survived by his devoted wife and children, Thomas Wayne Green and his wife Ginny of Compton, Md, Mark Elliott Green and his fiance Jennifer of St. Pete Beach, Fla., Amy Marie Thompson Lenahan and her husband Sean of Bristow, Va. and Jeffrey Kent Thompson and his wife Melissa of Leonardtown, Md.; grandchildren, Amanda, Taylor, Ally, Jake, Ben, Sam, Jaclyn, David, Claudia, Avery, Grady, Everett and Garrett; siblings, Dennis Thompson (Sammy) of St. Louis, Mo., Kreta Thompson (Tommy) of Kenai, Alaska; Marilyn Tamerius (Eddie) of Hannibal, Mo.; Garland Butch Thompson (Tina) of Kenai, Alaska; Paula Bureman (Andy) of Tenn.; Randy Thompson (Lana) of Stockman, Kan; Jerry Thompson (Hope) of Soldnota, Alaska; Jody Thompson (Dana) of Loveland, Colo.; and Tammy Everhart of Dallas, Texas; sister-in-laws, Faye Shields (Terry) of Prince Frederick, Md; and Terry Shannon (Jeff) of Huntingtown, Md. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Luann Thompson; in-laws, Elliott and Virginia Sheckells and sister-in-law, Shirley Mae Wentz. A service celebrating his life was held on April 30, 12 p.m. at Leonardtown Baptist Church, 23520 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, Md. with Rev. Mark Dooley officiating. Interment will take place at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va. with full military honors at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made in Jacks memory to Washington Hospital Center, Burn Center Foundation, 110 Irving Street NW, #3B55, Washington, D.C. 20010 http:// www.whcenter.org or to the Wounded Warrior Project, P. O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675 https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org. Arrangements were handled by the Rausch Funeral Home, P. A., Lusby, Md. For more information or to leave condolences please visit www.rauschfuneralhomes. com
known for his sharp dressing and he was always The Life of the Party. He adored his three girls and his family. Thomas W. Rawlings no longer could resist the calling on his life. He received Christ as his savior and became a member of The Ark of Safety Christian Church in Upper Marlboro where the Bishop C. Anthony Muse is the senior pastor. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Rawlings, Sr. and Doris Chew-Rawlings and one brother, Calvin Rawlings. His memory lives on through his three daughters, Sheaya Thomas (Dwayne) of Temple Hills, Md., Lacgratise Hawkins (Deshawn) of Fort Washington, Md. and Tamika Catlett of Columbia, Md.; two sisters, Phyllis Lyles (Donald) of Owings, Md.; Pattsie Rawlings of Sunderland, Md.; two brothers, Ernest Rawlings of Sunderland, Md. and Alvin Rawlings of Lanham, Md.; two Aunts Leona Gray of St. Leonard, MD and Beatrice Holland of Sunderland, Md.; 13 grandchildren as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral service was held on Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at 11 a.m. at Mt. Hope UM Church, Sunderland, Md. with Rev. Roosevelt Oliver officiating. The interment was at Mt. Hope UM Church Cemetery, Sunderland, Md. The pallbearers were Gregory Eubanks, Deshawn Hawkins, Khari Kelly, William Lake, Donald Lyles, Jr. and Quentin Morsell. The honorary pallbearer was Dwayne Thomas. Funeral arrangements provided by Sewell Funeral Home, Prince Frederick, Md.
Thomas W. Rawlings, 61
Thomas W. Rawlings, 61, of Prince Frederick, MD passed away on April 17 at Calvert Memorial Hospital, Prince Frederick, MD. Thomas Wellington Rawlings, Jr., was born on May 2, 1951 to the late Thomas Rawlings, Sr. and Doris Chew-Rawlings. He attended the Calvert County Public School System. His occupation was a painter by trade. Thomas was
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town, Md.; seven paternal cousins; Claudette C. Brown, Sherman Carter, and Gregory Carter of Sunderland, Md.; Victor C. Green of Lawnside, N.J.; Marsha Napper of Washington D.C.; Julia A. Shaw of Severn, Md.; and Mona D. Long of Huntingtown, Md. as well as other relatives and friends. A funeral service was held on Wednesday, April 17 at 1 p.m. at Sewell Funeral Home, Prince Frederick, MD with Rev. Bryan K. Fleet officiating. The interment was at Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, Md. The pallbearers were friends and family. Funeral arrangements provided by Sewell Funeral Home, Prince Frederick, Md.
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Farming 4 Hunger is teaming up with Calvert Memorial Hospital and its partners to sponsor a 5K walk/run on May 11 at Serenity Farms in Benedict to raise funds that will be used to grow produce for area food pantries. The family friendly event is also intended to raise awareness about the importance of eating fruits and vegetables to fight disease and obesity. Organizers are hoping to attract a wide variety of walkers and runners and are encouraging all ages, including parents with children, to come out in support of a great cause. The cross-country course winds through a working farm complete with farm animals and rolling fields along the Patuxent River. Those who sign up for the 5K before May 1 pay the early bid fee of $30 and are guaranteed a race T-shirt. The fee on race day is $40. The event is free for ages 12 and under. Go to www.active.com to register online or visit www.farming4hunger.com for mail-in registration. The race begins at 9 a.m. with a warm-up by 5K sponsor World Gym. Check-in begins at 7 a.m. I want participants to know their footsteps are going to put food on peoples tables, said Bernie Fowler, Jr. who founded the local non-profit Farming 4 Hunger. According to local statistics, 10,000 families in Calvert County rely on local food pantries to provide their next meal. Nearly, 50 percent of those who go without food are children.
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Bernie Fowler, Jr. looks out from the hilltop over the fields at Serenity Farms that will host the Farming 4 Hunger 5K on May 11 to raise funds that will be used to grow produce for area food pantries.
disease in our community. Calvert Memorial Hospital will be offering free health screenings and educational displays throughout the event. Be sure to check out the Calvert Can: Eat Right, Move More table at the event. 5K participants can take advantage of Vitabot, an online meal planning and nutritional analysis program for 14 days for free. CMH offers a wide array of programs that support the Move More national initiative. The race would be a great way to start a Walk Off Weight (W.O.W.) program with your family, friends or coworkers. Stop
by the hospitals wellness stations and get your height, weight and body composition as well as a W.O.W. booklet. Dont need to lose weight but want to become more active. Sign up for the Presidential Active Lifestyle Award (PALA) and the race will count as getting your recommended daily amount of physical activity. Starting in June, you can also volunteer at Farming 4 Hunger to help harvest, package and ship out fresh produce for families in need. Burn extra calories while making a difference in the lives of so many in our community.
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Julio-Ruiz would get Mulhern, plus himself home as he belted a two-run homerun over the right field wall, for his first home run of the season and a 2-1 score at the end of four. After allowing the leadoff batter on base in three innings straight (second through fifth) the Patriots would finally capitalize on the situation in the top of the fifth. Sowers struggled, walking the first three batters he faced in the inning. Manager Patrick Osborn chose to replace Sowers in favor of RHP Kyle Mertins with the bases loaded. Mertins, who was faced with a tough task of a bases loaded situation with no outs, had work to do. Somersets Tucker would tally his first hit with a single followed by a Sanchez single, putting the Patriots ahead 3-2. Mertins would battle back, retiring the three of the next four batters, but not before a sacrifice fly for a tally and Mertins throwing a wild pitch to add two more to the board for Somerset. A bottom of the inning rally would be in the works for the Blue Crabs however as Patriots pitcher Atkins began to lose momentum. Owens reached base for the third time on the night as he led-off the inning with a walk and stolen base for the second time tonight. Shortstop Renny Osuna was then sent to first after being hit by a pitch as outfielder Brian Barton dropped down a sacrifice bunt. Somerset would then tally back-to-back errors from the third baseman and pitcher Atkins. Third baseman Smith would overthrow first as he tried to get Barton out, leaving him at first and allowing Owens to score, while pitcher Atkins also over threw first base as he checked the runner during the next at bat, allowing Osuna the score as the Blue Crabs shortened the Patriots lead to 5-4. The Blue Crabs would be unable to contribute any more runs to the board after the fifth inning, however Tuckers single to right field would chip in two more runs in the eighth inning and a stolen base for the 7-4 final over Southern Maryland. The Blue Crabs remain home Sunday to close out a three-game series against the Somerset Patriots. The game slated for 2:05 p.m. will be the seventh meeting between the two clubs this season. Southern Maryland will then have an off-day Monday before heading back on the road for a six-game road trip Tuesday. The Liberty Divisions first-place Bridgeport Bluefish will be the Blue Crabs first opponent in a three-game series, before facing the Camden Riversharks for the first time this season starting on May 3. Fans can listen to the Blue Crabs live broadcast tomorrow on www.phoenixintermedia.com <http://www. phoenixintermedia.com/> with pre-game beginning at 6:15 p.m. Fans can also follow the Blue Crabs on www.somdbluecrabs.com <http://www.somdbluecrabs.com/> .
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By Ronald N. Guy Jr. Contributing Writer A few years ago, I watched my daughter paint a dragon. Her brushstrokes, to her art-challenged father, were amazing in their fluidity and effortlessness. The elegant flow of pen across paper created unmistakable characteristics and within moments the beast had come alive on paper. It was still a drawing by a child, but it wasnt about the quality of the art - it was her execution. It was out of body. Her unencumbered thoughts were guiding the brush. There was no consternation and no impeding examination between her imagination and her hands magical transfer of image onto paper. The point is my daughters hand and a paintbrush work together. Theres a natural chemistry between device and extremity and an innate ability to convert thought into tangible image. Transport me back in time to apprentice under Monet or Van Gogh and I could probably produce passable artwork; but Id never duplicate my daughters grace. Similarly, Stephen King said in his book On Writing that obsessive dedication can turn competent writers into good ones, but great writing is something you either can or cant produce. I experience that humbling truth often while ironing out choppy prose. There are times when stringing two sentences together exceeds my capabilities; other times hundreds of words can explode in moments. If only the latter could be bottled and consumed as needed. Sports are no different from art or writing - the naturals stand out immediately to the naked eye. A few glimpses of Ken Griffey Jrs swing, Barry Sanders running a football, Randy Moss running under a long bomb, Hakeem Olajuwon in the low post or Roger Federer playing tennis and you know greatness is before you. Each regularly accomplished elite athletic feats with seemingly little effort. There was no wasted movement; everything from mind to every part of the body was in complete harmony.
game (2-for-4), while center fielder Jeremy Owens continued to warm up after a cool streak, going 1-for-3 with two walks and two stolen bases. Somersets second baseman Jonny Tucker went 3-for-5 tonight for the Patriots, dishing out three RBIs and one run in the contest. Catcher Jake Fox also hit his second home run in as many nights for the Patriots as he went 2-for-5 with one run and one RBI. LHP Jeremy Sowers would not perform as strongly on the mound as he did in his last start against Somerset. Despite pitching two strong innings to begin the game, Sowers would eventually unravel in the fifth, walking the first three batters he faced. In four innings the starter allowed five runs on four hits and three walks. For the Patriots RHP Mitch Atkins also faced trouble throughout his five innings pitched. The Blue Crabs would nab four runs off of three hits, while Atkins managed five strikeouts in his start and walking four. Sowers began the game by retiring the first two batters he faced, but gave up a home run to the next batter Fox. The home run was the second of the series for the catcher who went 2-for-5 last night. Despite a leadoff walk by Owens, the Blue Crabs were unable to add any runs in the bottom of the inning as the Patriots took an early 1-0 lead. Sowers quickly redeemed himself in the second by retiring the next three batters in a row and the Blue Crabs defense helped the 26 year-old get out of trouble in the third. Patriots center fielder Aharon Eggleston would be hit by a pitch, advancing to first in the top of the third with one out, but the Blue Crabs would get two outs right back as Sowers struck out shortstop Bobby Stevens and Eggleston was caught stealing at second. Designated hitter Yunesky Sanchez, who has collected seven hits in the first eight games, then came to the plate. Fortunately though, a fly out to the shortstop for Sanchez helped the Blue Crabs get out of the inning without a run scored. Southern Maryland wouldnt be much help on the offensive side in those same innings, despite the Blue Crabs getting runners to the corners in the second with two outs. Somerset would retire the next batter second baseman Wladimir Sutil and was able to get out of the inning with the two runners left on base. In the third Owens continued to turnaround his performance after a slow start to the season with a leadoff single and stolen base. Yet Atkins again got the next three consecutive batters out as the score remained 1-0 in favor of the patriots. Playing a part in moving Blue Crabs batters to the corners in the second inning, Mulhern would help by getting himself on base in the bottom of the fourth. The ensuing batter
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Entertainment Calendar
Thursday, May 2
Franklin Square Band Tequila Grill & Cantina (30320 Triangle Drive Charlotte Hall) 7 p.m.
Firday, May 3
Country Memories Band Veras White Sands Beach Club (1200 White Sands Drive, Lusby) 7 p.m. Fast Eddie and the Slow Pokes Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) 8 p.m. Steppin Out in Leonardtown Fiesta First Friday and Fiesta Weekend May 2-4 Town square, Leonardtown 5 p.m. Karaoke with DJ Dave Running Hare Vineyard (150 Adelina RoadPrince Frederick) 7 p.m. Fortune Favors the Brave Toots Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 4
Fran Scuderi Running Hare Vineyard (150 Adelina RoadPrince Frederick) 12 p.m. Swing Away Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) 8 p.m. Country Memories Band Calvert Marine Museum (14200 Solomons Island Rd S, Solomons) 3 p.m. Folk Salad Trio Calvert Marine Museum (14200 Solomons Island Rd S, Solomons) 11 a.m. Hydra FX Veras White Sands Beach Club (1200 White Sands Drive, Lusby) 9:30 p.m. Redwine Jazz Trio The Westlawn Inn (9200 Chesapeake Avenue, North Beach) 7:30 p.m.
Walker-Samler started Windows of Strength in 2009 and gained non-profit status in 2010. She was inspired during a stay in the hospital, when she met families of transplant patients, including a 17-year-old who had been in and out of the hospital for a year. Because of the amount of time she had to take off, the patients mother lost her job. Walker-Samler wanted to help families who needed support. The fashion show and tea is the first major fundraiser of the year for Windows of Strength. The second is a gift and craft show at the Dunkirk Volunteer Fire Department the weekend before Thanksgiving. The tea and fashion show has two purposes, WalkerSamler said raising awareness and money for Windows of Strength and building mother/daughter bonds. The goal of the afternoon is for everyone to have a good time, make it a memory and start a tradition. For more information, visit www.windowsofstrength. org, e-mail mywish@windowsofstrength.org or call 443951-5125. To purchase tickets online visit www.woscupofteafashion.eventbrite.com.
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Sunday, May 5
GrooveSpan Trio Running Hare Vineyard (150 Adelina RoadPrince Frederick) 1 p.m.
Tuesday, May 7
Cole Brothers Circus St. Marys County Fairgrounds (42455 Fairgrounds Rd, Leonardtown) 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. Steve and Rusty Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) 7 p.m.
Wednesday, May 8
Josh Morales Acoustic Tequila Grill & Cantina (30320 Triangle Drive Charlotte Hall) 7 p.m.
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tailored-to-the-individual
services
with
a
blend
of
observation,
assessment,
consulting,
mentoring,
workshop
facilitation
and
feedback.
The
selected
consultant
must
have
demonstrated
experience
providing
workforce
readiness
services,
including
job
placement
to
median
and
high
wage
workers;
career
coaching;
and
leveraging
regional
partners
and
networks
to
scale
capacity
rapidly
to
meet
the
demand.
The
consultant
must
be
familiar
with
tools
and
resources
that
aid
job
seekers
in
transferrable
skills
identification
and
enhanced
worker
profiling.
The
consultant
will
recommend
training
approaches
for
quickly
bridging
skills
gaps;
identify
career
pathways;
and
provide
career
advancement
planning
services.
The
Job
Match
initiative
will
serve
as
a
conduit
for
local
businesses
that
are
experiencing
a
downturn,
providing
re-employment
services
for
their
affected
workers.
Concurrently,
the
Job
Match
will
serve
as
a
bridge
to
local
businesses
that
have
immediate
hiring
opportunities.
This
uniquely
focused
project
will
connect
businesses
to
the
full
array
of
services
available
through
TCCSMDs
local
One-Stop
Career
Centers.
Job
Match
will
provide
a
holistic
approach
to
supporting
individuals
through
the
entire
career
lifecycle
of
attracting,
retaining,
developing
and
transitioning.
Friday, May 03, 2013 10:00am The Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland 15045 Burnt Store Road Hughesville, MD 20637
All
interested
bidders
must
attend
in
order
to
qualify
for
proposal
submission.
A
copy
of
the
complete
project
description
will
be
issued
at
the
Meeting.
Please
RSVP
to
confirm
your
participation
by
calling
or
e-mailing
contact
below.
Please
be
prepared
to
provide
company
name
and
names
of
planned
attendee(s),
point
of
contact
e- mail
and
phone
number.
Contact:
Ruthy Davis Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland RDavis@tccsmd.org 301-274-1922, x15
This is a five year contract for services that will be reviewed yearly for continuation or cessation based on project performance and availability of funding
Out&About
Friday, May 3
The Life of a Woman The Calvert Marine Museum, 7 p.m. Patuxent Voices performs The Life of a Woman in their annual spring concert. The Life of a Woman moves from childhood through to the wisdom years offering ample opportunity to showcase the swinging pop tunes and beautiful harmonies Patuxent Voices is known for. Check the website for details, www.patuxentvoices.org. Annmarie After Hours Annmarie Gardens (13480 Dowell, Dowell) 6 to 9 p.m. Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center (Annmarie Garden) celebrates the 4th annual Fairies in the Garden Exhibit of 60 fairy and gnome homes, created by members of the community. The entire collection of the 2013 fairy and gnome homes will be indoors for this magical event and will later be placed outdoors, in and around the trees and woods of the Annmarie Sculpture Garden. Activities will include live music by Tom Pillion, a magical mystery raffle, dressing up opportunities, a silent auction of select fairy and gnome homes, and coloring pages. Please make time to enjoy this delightful evening and bring the entire family; all ages are welcome. Fairies and gnomes will be present at the gallery as well perhaps you will be lucky to see one. This is one of the few opportunities to see the entire fairy and gnome home collection in one locationbefore they are peppered throughout Annmarie Garden and inhabited permanently by summer fairies and gnomes. Annmarie After Hours is a casual evening of art, magic, wine, beer, and light hor doeurves. Maryland Country Caterers will be supplying delicious appetizers and Tom Pillion will be playing acoustic guitar. Admission is free for Members, $5.00 for non-members. This event is open to all ages. The Gift Shop at Annmarie will be open during the event; please peruse the eclectic mix of merchandise. For more information visit www.annmariegarden.org or call: 410-326-4640.
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Community Events
and the Bay-Wise yard visitation and certification program. In addition to plant sales, there will be opportunities for attendees to consult with Master Gardeners who will share their specialized knowledge with a Salad Box Demonstration at 8:30 a.m., a Grow It Eat it Lecture at 9 a.m. and a Composting Demonstration at 9:30 a.m. California, Md. Plan now to hear Durufls Requiem.
Wednesday, May 8
Auditions for Deathtrap Three Notch Theatre (21744 S. Coral Drive, Lexington Park) 6 p.m. Scripts will be available at 5:30 p.m. No appointment is necessary, and actors may arrive at any time within the auditions. Callbacks will be held May 11 at 10 a.m. There are parts for three men and two women, ranging in age from 18-70. For more information, call 301-737-5447 or visit www.newtowneplayers.org.
methods. Learn tips, tricks, and innovations from their personal experiences and share your own in these informal, but informational sessions. All materials covered by weekly materials fee, due to instructor at each class. Cost is $135 for non-members; $125 for members. Visit www.annmariegarden. org or call 410-326-4640 to register.
Sunday, May 5
The Life of a Woman Trinity Church, St. Marys College, 3 p.m. Patuxent Voices is showcasing The Life of a Woman in their annual spring concert. Performances are, at; Sunday April 28, in a joint benefit concert for SMILE, Inc. with St. Marys Musica at Our Lady Star of the Sea in Solomons, at 3 p.m.; and Sunday May 5 at 3 p.m. at Trinity Church, St. Marys College. Performances are free, but a donation is appreciated. Check the website for details, www.patuxentvoices.org.
Friday, May 10
Second Annual Military Spouse Appreciation Day Girls Night Out Chesapeake Beach 6 p.m. Silent Rank Sisterhood is hosting the Annual Military Spouse Appreciation Day Girls Night Out. Military Spouses are invited to come out for a special funfilled evening, as they celebrate Military Spouse Appreciation Day. There will be food, games, a silent auction, a dessert raffle, and much more. The event is free and open to area active-duty and active guard and reserve military spouses. Due to limited space, event registration is required. To register for the event, please send an email to events@silentranksisterhood.org. This is not a vendor fair; sales and solicitations during the event or on event grounds are prohibited
Thursday, May 9
The Five: An Exploration of Clay Artists and Styles Annmarie Garden (13480 Dowell Rd, Solomons) 6 to 9 p.m. Annmarie Garden will present an inventive five class series with five artists and five approaches to clay, over 5 weeks called, The Five: an Exploration of Clay Artists and Styles, beginning May 9. Meet five of Annmarie Gardens favorite regional clay artists - Sarah Houde, Parran Collery, Alice Yutzy, Amanda Willis, and Ray Bogle. Crack open a bottle of wine as you explore their work, and experiment with some of their favorite techniques and
Saturday, May 4
Calvert County Master Gardeners Annual Plant Sale and Gardening Fair Community Resources Building Parking Lot (30 Duke Street, Prince Frederick) 8 a.m. to noon The annual plant sale funds CCMG projects including the award winning Garden Smarter educational series presented at the Prince Frederick public library, the Demonstration Gardens at the Community Resources Building,
Monday, May 6
St. Maries Musica Performance Patuxent Presbyterian Church (23421 Kingston Creek Rd., California) 7 p.m. The St. Maries Musica Festival Chorus will present its inaugural performance at 7 p.m. at the Patuxent Presbyterian Church in
CLUES ACROSS
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6. Examine and expurgate 7. Small restaurants 8. E. Asian anis liquor 9. Infestation of head louse 10. New Yorker film critic Pauline 11. An orange-red crystalline dye 13. Indicates position 16. Root mean square (abbr.) 17. Electronic counter-countermeasures 19. 12-31 greeting 22. Fastens 23. Himalayan wild goats
25. One who overacts 28. Facial gesture 30. Absence of aggression 34. China 38. Older Bridges brother 40. Plays 42. Term denoting psychic abilities 43. Oral polio vaccine developer
44. Any habitation at a high altitude 46. Hyperbolic cosecant 47. Russian mountain range 48. An aromatic salve 50. Venezuelan fashion designer initials 53. Highest card 54. 5th son of Jacob 58. Music storage device
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Library Events
Monday, May 6-20
Playtime Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch (3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach) - 10:45 to 11:15 a.m. Playtime is learning and discovery time for you and your child. Engage in interactive play, connect with other parents and caregivers, and have fun! Bring a non-battery operated toy to share. No registration. For ages birth through 5 years old. 410-257-2411. Playtime Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way) - 11 to 11:30 a.m. Playtime is learning and discovery time for you and your child. Engage in interactive play, connect with other caregivers, and have fun! Bring a nonbattery operated toy to share. No registration. For ages birth through 5 years old. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. Brain Games: Mahjongg, Scrabble & more Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way) 12 to 3 p.m. Want to learn Mahjongg? Hope to make your Scrabble skills killer? Games are a great way to keep your brain sharp while having fun! Join us! 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862 and survival, narrated by a woman (who is a newlywed, widow, and on trial for her life) as unforgettable and complex as the events she describes. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862
SENIOR LIVING
Looking For Volunteers The Office on Aging is holding its annual Intergenerational Camp July 15 19. We are looking for volunteers interested in assembling a slide show to highlight this week of fun! Volunteers must have experience in MovieMaker and downloading music, and be at least 13 years old. Call 410-535-4606 or 301-855-1170 to fill out a volunteer application. Maryland Access Point The Office on Aging (OOA) is now a designated Maryland Access Point (MAP). The MAP program provides options counseling plus information and assistance to disabled individuals aged 18 and older. Amy Boucher is the MAP Coordinator. A staff person from the Southern Maryland Center for Independent Living is available every Wednesday at Calvert Pines Senior Center, 9:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. to assist disabled persons aged 18 to 49 years old. For more information about the MAP program, contact Amy Boucher at 410-535-4606 or 301-855-1170. Older Americans Month May is Older Americans Month, a time to honor the value that seniors contribute to our community. This years theme is Unleash the Power of Age. Look for special events happening at each center in May in order to celebrate the power with us! Calvert Pines Senior Center (CPSC) Celebrate Older Americans Month at an Unleash the Power of Age Hike, Thursday, May 9, 9:30 a.m. Meet at Hallowing Point Park. Must pre-register. North Beach Senior Center (NBSC) Celebrate the Power of Friendship, Wednesday, May 8, all day long. Tell us about a special friend in your life and join in a fun friendship game. All stories will be displayed on our special friendship board. Southern Pines Senior Center (SPSC) Enjoy a Mothers Day Celebration, Wednesday, May 8, 1 p.m. with mini desserts dipped in chocolate fondue. Then look at pictures of your friends with their young kids and see if you can identify whos who! Local Trips Take a trip to the Newseum, Tuesday, July 2, and immerse yourself in the worlds greatest news stories. The Newseum blends five centuries of news history with up-to-the-second technology and hands-on exhibits. Your lunch will be provided by Wolfgang Puck Catering. The $62 fee includes transportation, entrance fee and lunch. Enjoy a Medieval Times Lunch and Tournament, Thursday, August 1 in a European-style castle. Costumed staff will serve lunch while we are entertained by spectacular horsemanship and pageantry. The $61 fee includes transportation, show and meal. 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 301-8551170, North Beach Senior Center at 410-257-2549, or Southern Pines Senior Center at 410-586-2748. Monday, May 6: Pasta Primavera, Tossed Salad, Bread, Cottage Cheese, Peaches Tuesday, May 7: Chicken Rotisserie, Rice, Oriental Vegetables, Lima Beans, Bread, Fresh Fruit Wednesday, May 8: Tuna Salad Sandwich, Potato Salad, Veggies w/Dip, Strawberries, Shortcake Thursday, May 9: Meat Lasagna, Tossed Salad, Italian Green Beans, Italian Bread, Pineapple Friday, May 10: Catfish Nuggets, Cole Slaw, Pineapple Bean Salad, Cornbread, Juices
Calvert Library Southern Branch closed for move to interim location. Library events such as Storytime and book discussions will be held at the Southern Community Center.
Tuesday, May 7
Writers by the Bay @ the Library Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way) 7 to 8:30 p.m. Looking for a writers group? All writers and would-be writers are welcome to come for critique & camaraderie. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862
Thursday, May 2
Resume and Cover Letter Workshop Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way) 1 to 3 p.m. Need help with your resume? Join job counselor Sandra Holler in a small group to learn what makes a strong resume and cover letter. If you have one started, bring it with you so editing can happen on the spot. Please register. 410535-0291 or 301-855-1862 Kids Just Want to Have Fun Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way) 2-3 p.m. Reading, discussion and projects for children in K - 3rd grade. Please register. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862
Wednesday, May 8
PlayTime Calvert Library Southern Branch (20 Appeal Way, Lusby) 10:25 to 10:55 a.m. Playtime is learning and discovery time for you and your child. Engage in interactive play, connect with other parents and caregivers, and have fun! Bring a non-battery operated toy to share. No registration. For ages birth through 5 years old. 410-326-5289 Memoirs & Creative Writing Workshop Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick) 2 to 3:30 p.m. 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. Meet special guest author David Ebenbach. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862 Yes, You CAN use a Computer Calvert Library Southern Branch (20 Appeal Way, Lusby) 2 to 3 p.m. Mouse and Keyboarding, Beginners who have never used a computer before can learn the basics of using a mouse and the keyboard. The training will last one hour and will take place in a small group. Please register. 410-326-5289
Friday, May 3
On Pins & Needles Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way), 1 to 4 p.m. Bring your quilting, needlework, knitting, crocheting, or other project for an afternoon of conversation and shared creativity.410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Monday, May 6
Monday Morning Movies & More Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way) 10 to 11 a.m. Bring the little ones for movies and a story.410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862 Kids Just Want to Have Fun! Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way) 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Reading, discussion and projects for children in K - 3rd grade. Please register. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862 Book Discussion Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way) 7 to 8:30 p.m. The Lifeboat by Charlotte Rogan. A page-turning novel of hard choices
Saturday, May 4
Playtime Calvert Library Fairview Branch (Rt. 4 and Chaneyville Road, Owings) - 10:45 to 11:15 a.m. Playtime is learning and discovery time for you and your child. Engage in interactive play, connect with other parents and caregivers, and have fun! Bring a non-battery operated toy to share. No registration. For ages birth through 5 years old. 410-257-2101.
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