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The Calvert GazetteThursday, June 20, 2013 2Also Inside3 County News8 Business9 Education12 Feature Story14 Crime15 Letters15 Health16 Obituaries18 Community19 Newsmaker20 Entertainment21 Games21 Classifieds22 Out & About23 Games23 SeniorbusinessThird Eye Comics relocated from Prince Frederick to St. Mary’s County.entertainmentPhoto by Mike Batson PhotographyJoe Nichols and Lauren Alaina, with opener Sam Grow Band, kicked off the St. Leonard Concert Season.On T heCoverCalvert County Public Schools Superintendent JackSmith announced on June 19 that he will be resigninghis position, effective in August.FREE INFORMATION SERVICE• Carpool • Vanpool • Commuter BusComputerized Matchlists301-274-1922 1-800-SOCLOSETRI-COUNTY COUNCIL FOR SOUTHERN MARYLANDPO BOX 745 HUGHESVILLE, MD 20637“WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED” IN SOUTHERN MARYLANDGRH provides a free ride home for registered commuters who ride in a carpoolor vanpool, take transit, bike or walk to work at least twice a week. In the event of anunexpected emergency or unscheduled overtime, GRH will arrange for a free taxi ride,a free transit ride, or even a free rental car up to four times each year to get you home.Contact George Clark at 1-800-745-RIDE (7433) for info,or sign up at www.commuterconnections.org

COUNTYNEWSThe Calvert GazetteThursday, June 20, 2013 4North Beach Considers Art Center PlansDesignChallengeWinners –Magalys InoaInsung HwangHonoraryMention –Taylor StoutLuke PetrusicDaniel FachlerSean YeAleceus NicolPhotos by Sarah MillerEach group designed boards to model their plans.By Sarah MillerStaff WriterIn February, North Beach welcomedstudents from the Universityof Maryland School of Architecture toexplore the town and help design a performingarts center that would fit in withNorth beach.The students submitted plans anddesigns for the Performing Arts Centerand the seven top submissions were recognizedand given awards at Town Hallon June 13.Professor Luis Diego Quiros Pachecogave a presentation on how thedesign competition evolved into a studioof forty-two students studying NorthBeach and the impact of its relationshipto the Chesapeake Bay on the town.Plans included buildings made of glass,buildings with moveable panels so theycould be arranged to indoor and outdoorstages, centerpieces built around treesand ones that are extensions of the existingpier and boardwalk.“These are fantastic ideas,” saidTown Councilman Ken Wilcox.The goal was to look at NorthBeach and design places that were inkeeping with the atmosphere of NorthBeach. They had to deal with problemsunique to the area, such as flooding,the wetlands and the possibility ofhurricanes, in addition to limited landarea and parking challenges. Studentslooked at other towns with flooding issues,studying how they worked withrather than against the natural challenges.Some students put the arts center onstilts to prevent flooding and used thearea underneath to accommodate a parkarea and outdoor venue.“Digesting the material is goingto be a monumental task,” said NorthBeach Mayor Mark Frazer, addingthe idea of working with the water is“radical” because the town has “alwaysworked against it.”The Performing Arts Center committeewill meet to go over the plans anddecide what ideas are viable and whatsteps to take next, Frazer said.To view the designs and presentationvisit 403northbeach.wordpress.com. There is opportunity on the websiteto leave comments on individualdesigns. The top seven exhibits will beon display at town hall through June 21between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Formore information, call town hall at301-855-6681.sarahmiller@countytimes.netMayor Mark Frazer recognizes students for theirdesigns.Luis Quiros talks about the process University of Marylandstudents went through to design an arts center.CONVERTYOURTANK TO TANKLESS!Call us today for a free estimate on converting your hotwater system to a more efficient tankless system.Mention our ad and receivea $500.00 discount onthe unit and installation.STEP 1A hot watertap isturned on.STEP 2Cold waterenters theheater & theflow sensordetects thewater flow.STEP 3The computerautomaticallyignites theburner.STEP 4Water circulatesthrough the heatexchanger.The burner heatsthe water tothe designatedtemperature.HOW DOESA TANKLESSWORK?The obvious differencebetween a tank and atankless is its size.Not only will you gainsignificant space, butyou’ll also get endlesshot water with a tankless.SPACE SAVING CALCULATIONSTEP 5The Noritz tankless water heaterprovides an endless stream ofhot water. When the tap isturned off, the unit shuts off.Noritz tankless waterheaters last longer thantraditional tank waterheaters and are backed upwith a 12-year warranty.With a tankless, you won’tbe using hot water that isstored in a tank that canaccumulate scale and rustover time. Noritz unitsallow you to set thetemperature you want.A traditional tank-type water heater takes up to 13 ft 2 ofspace. If 1 ft 2 is worth $200, that’s $2,600 (13 ft 2 x $200)worth of space you could be saving at Noritz.* Installation must conform with local codes, or in the absence of local codes,the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223. 1/NFPA 54.Taylor Gas Company, Inc21541 Great Mills RoadLexington Park, MD 20653(301) 862-1000 or 1-855-764-(4GAS) 4427

The Calvert GazetteThursday, June 20, 2013 8All About BabyMaking Sonogramsa Family ExperienceBy Sarah MillerStaff WriterThird Eye ComicsMoves SouthBy Sarah MillerStaff WriterWhen a woman goes to the hospital for a clinical ultrasound,she can normally only being one extra person, such asher husband. At All About Baby, owners Christina Prochownikand Danielle Langley welcome families to gather for their firstchance to meet their newest family member.“It’s what you thought you’d be doing in ultrasoundschool,” Prochownik said.Langley and Prochownik both work full time at hospitalsas medical sonographers with more than 15 years of combinedexperience. They take clients at All About Baby by appointment.The office is on the small side, but comfortable withcouches and chairs to accommodate families and a big screentelevision so they can all get their very first look at the new baby.Parents can go home with pictures and videos of their baby, dependingon the package they purchase. All About Baby is currentlyoffering special pricing in honor of their grand openingon May 17, after a soft opening May 10.If they can’t determine the gender during the first visit,Prochownik said they welcome parents back for another try.The best images can be taken during the third trimester, betweenweeks 28 and 32.Ultrasounds at All About Baby are not diagnostic tools,Prochownik said. They are not meant to replace regularlyscheduled ultrasounds at a doctor’s office.All About Baby is located at 995 North Prince FrederickBoulevard, Suite 100 in Prince Frederick. For more information,or to make an appointment, visit allaboutbaby4d.com, e-mail allaboutbaby4d@gmail.com, call 410-610-2183 for weekdayappointments or 301-904-9976 for weekend appointments.sarahmiller@countytimes.netSeeking a larger customer base and moreroom, Third Eye Comics moved from PrinceFrederick to California in St. Mary’s County.Opening day on June 15 was busy, with75 customers in line before they opened theirdoors and a line at least 20 deep at the registerat least 20 deep until 3 p.m.“It was awesome,” said owner SteveAnderson.The California location is more centrallylocated for customers south of Prince Fredrickand in St. Mary’s County. Customers north ofPrince Frederick tend to go to Third Eye Comic’sAnnapolis location, Anderson said.For more information, visit www.thirdeyecomics.com.sarahmiller@countytimes.netRyan Rhul helps organize the store during opening week.Photos by Sarah MillerThe new Third Eye Comics location offers double the space for moremerchandise.Shaun Welch arranges comics on the shelves.Summer with a SplashPhoto by Sarah MillerBy Kimberly AlstonContributing WriterSUP2U Rentals Owners Mike and Jackie Pack havebrought to life their idea of opening up a business in St.Leonard’s Creek, where they could encourage membersof the Southern Maryland area to partake in the differentthe water-based activities they enjoy so much.SUP2U Rentals is about much more that rentingwater equipment. While the activities the Packs cater toare not very advanced, they are willing to teach anyonethat wants to learn. “They could pick it up in about fiveor ten minutes,” Pack said.Not only do they offer the tools needed to have agood time on the water, the St Leonard Creek is a verycalm, quiet area where those that come may even seethe wildlife, Pack said. From osprey, to bald eagles, todifferent species of fish, SUP2U has it all. The wateroffers coves and inlets that can be paddled down andthe seclusion makes the entire experience very differentfrom what could be found in places like Solomons orChesapeake Beach.Open in the summer, “as long as it’s warm, we’ll behere,” Pack said. If in the mood for kayaking, canoeing,or paddle-boarding, “we’ve got you covered.” Eventually,they want to be able to offer wakeboarding and kiteboarding, but for now, being a regular name heard in thearea is enough.“We’ve always got discounts,” on Wednesdays,SUP2U offers 20 percent off for military personnel, firefighters, EMT’s police and service workers. If there becomesa real demand and enough service, there may beup to 50 percent off in the future. For those who enjoygroup activities, there is also a deal; for a group of threeor more there is five percent off of the entire rental andfor five or more there is a 10 percent discount.“We want to grow as our business grows,” Packsaid. They are “passionate about water activities andthe enjoyment it brings to you, friends and family.” Formore information about SUP2U, visit their website atwww.sup2urentals.com, their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/sup2urentals, or email sup2urentals@gmail.com.news@countytimes.net

9 Thursday, June 20, 2013The Calvert GazetteSpotlight OnParents,Students RallyAround NHSTeacherBy Sarah MillerStaff WriterParents and students took the opportunityduring public comment at the June 13 Board ofEducation meeting to protest the “recent forcedresignation of [Seth] Cranford,” according toLori Reeder, one of the five that spoke duringthe meeting.Board of Education President EugeneKarol cited Calvert County Public Schools openmeeting policy, telling the speakers they couldnot discuss issues concerning specific employeeswith the public.According to Administrative Proceduresfor Policy #1110 (Administration) RegardingBoard of Education Meetings “speakers may notdiscuss personnel matters, confidential matters,or issues pending in appeals to the Board or tothe State Board of Education. Comments/concernsabout individual staff members should beaddressed through the Superintendent’s Office.”Speakers made efforts to omit Seth Cranford’sname from their comment while still addressingtheir concerns.In January, Seth Cranford was informed ofcomplaints levied against him, according to hiswife, Lea Cranford. He was informed aroundMartin Luther King, Jr. Day that he would beon administrative leave. He was asked to returnto his teaching duties, but not his coaching duties,after five and a half weeks, Lea Cranfordtold the Calvert Gazette following the publiccomment section of the meeting. He tenderedhis resignation at the end of the school year. LeaCranford did not speak during public comment.She and her husband are grateful for students’and parents’ support, Lea Cranford told the CalvertGazette during a later interview.Kama Friedman called Seth Cranford’sleaving the latest incident in a “virtual tornado”that hit Northern High School and lasted twoyears. She provided a copy of a petition containing160 signatures protesting Seth Cranford’sdeparture.“I am here today to show my support formy Northern High School honors world historyteacher to be reinstated in his position,”said Northern student Dominic Vasquez duringpublic comment. “He was personally one of myfavorite teachers that I ever had. He was an excellentteacher and he taught me a different wayto look at history. If he isn’t reinstated, I thinkthat not only will the students be missing butalso the teaching staff.”Other speakers on behalf of Seth Cranfordincluded Kerri Wildgrubber, Kathy Knight andTom Fridman.Assistant Director of Human ResourcesVictoria Karol said she could not comment onSeth Cranford’s departure.Seth Cranford declined to comment.Orthopaedic Care ThatFits the Pace of Your LifeWin the Race Against Joint PainConstant pain can affect your moodand prevent you from enjoying life andfamily. Fortunately Dr. Usman Zahir, ofthe MedStar Georgetown OrthopaedicInstitute, specializes in orthopaedicconditions of the joints, back and neck.His expertise and affiliation with MedStarSt. Mary’s Hospital allow him to treat you,surgically or non-surgically. Even better,his practice is conveniently located nearbyin Leonardtown.Fellowship trained at the University ofMaryland Medical Center, Dr. Zahir isbacked by the full resources of the MedStarGeorgetown Orthopaedic Institute.Located in Leonardtown, Dr. Zahirprovides prompt diagnosis and treatment.Now accepting new patients.OFFICE CONVENIENTLYLOCATED IN LEONARDTOWNOTHER LOCATIONS COMING SOON!Request an appointment online or by phone:MedStarStMarys.org/Zahir240-434-7483 PHONEMedStar Georgetown University HospitalMedStar Montgomery Medical CenterMedStar St. Mary’s HospitalMedStar Washington Hospital Centersarahmiller@countytimes.net

Spotlight OnThe Calvert GazetteThursday, June 20, 2013 10Calvert Bids Farewell to 84 RetireesEllen Ash Calvert - Elementary School, Library Media SpecialistAndrea Banks - Beach Elementary School, Vice PrincipalLouvenia Banks - Southern Middle School, TeacherLarry Barker - Northern High School, Vice PrincipalJoseph Blue - Plum Point Middle School, Bldg. Services WorkerChester Bourne - Calvert Country School, Bldg. Services Mgr.Doris Boyd - Sunderland Elementary School, Instructional Asst.Gwendolyn Brooks - Barstow Elementary School, TeacherDonna Brown - Human Resources, SecretaryDonna Brown - Windy Hill Middle School, TeacherLeigh Bucca - Calvert Elementary School, Instructional Asst.Karen Burnett - Windy Hill Middle School, PrincipalPatrick Buzzerd - Northern Middle School, Guidance CounselorJanet Cord - Calvert High School, NurseElizabeth D'Agostino - Beach Elementary School, Instructional Asst.Donna Davis - Mutual Elementary School, Instructional Asst.Phyllis Dawkins - Southern Middle School, Instructional Asst.Sandra Derr - Southern Middle School, TeacherLinda Dillon - Windy Hill Elementary School, Food Services WorkerJames Donahue - Huntingtown High School, Instructional Asst.Doreen Donaldson - Barstow Elementary School, TeacherBruce Elliott - Patuxent High School, Safety AdvocateJean Elliott - Plum Point Elementary School, SecretaryEric Ertley - Student Services Dept., PsychologistZara Evans - Plum Point Elementary School, TeacherDonna Frostbutter - Plum Point Middle School, Instructional Asst.Patricia Gilbert - Mutual Elementary, School SecretaryFlorence Green - Calvert Elementary, School Building Services WorkerJoel Griggs - Technology Department, Computer TechnicianFranklin Gross - Patuxent High School, Building Services WorkerJudith Haines - Northern Middle School, TeacherDwight Hall - Maintenance Dept., Plant EngineerSusan Hammond - Patuxent High School, TeacherJohn Hawkins - Windy Hill Elementary School, Bldg. Services Mgr.Teresa Haynes - Huntingtown Elementary School, Instructional Asst.Laurie Haynie - Calvert Elementary School, PrincipalGloria Hicks - Calvert Middle School, Bldg. Services Asst. Mgr.Catherine Howanstine - St. Leonard Elementary School, TeacherLinda Howdyshell - Sunderland Elementary School, Food Services WorkerMarcia Hubbard - Mutual Elementary School, NurseCelesta Jones - Patuxent High School, Building Services WorkerMary Jones - Barstow Elementary School, Food Services WorkerDenise Kent - Plum Point Elementary School, Instructional Asst.Linda King - Instruction Dept., SecretaryDonna Kline - Calvert High School, Food Services WorkerAnnette Lagana - Special Education Dept., DirectorSusan Leannarda - Dowell Elementary School, Instructional Asst.Veronica Lubkin - Dowell Elementary School, Library Media SpecialistPamela Mackall - Southern Middle School, TeacherSandra Malloy - Mt. Harmony Elementary School, TeacherMargaret McClelland - St. Leonard Elementary School, TeacherMary McNamara - Mt. Harmony Elementary School, TeacherCindra Mirales - Special Education Dept., IEP ClerkShaRon Morsell - Beach Elementary School, Learning SpecialistPatricia O'Brien - Northern High School, SecretaryLeo Parker - Calvert High School, Head Night CustodianWendelyn Phalen - Sunderland Elementary School, TeacherGail Pike - Huntingtown Elementary School, Instructional Asst.Beverly Poole - Northern Middle School, Instructional Asst.Patricia Quinn - Student Services Dept., SecretaryRoberta Reeves - Calvert High School, Guidance CounselorBarbara Reid - Career & Technology Academy, Instructional Asst.Albert Risner, Jr. - Career & Technology Academy, TeacherCarolyn Sacker - Northern Middle School, TeacherAdriane Sayles - Special Education Dept., Speech Language PathologistWilliam Sexton - Patuxent High School, Vice PrincipalBernadette Stephenson - Appeal Elementary School, PrincipalWilliam Stewart, Jr. - Calvert High School, TeacherNaomi Stratton - Patuxent Elementary School, TeacherKathleen Suthard - Plum Point Middle School, TeacherThomas Tereshinski - Northern High School, TeacherAudrey Thomas - Calvert Elementary School, Child Care DirectorHelen Thompson - Windy Hill Elementary School, TeacherDawn Tucker - Special Education Dept., Reading SpecialistWilliam Turner - Maintenance Dept., Carpenter ForemanJudy Vaughn - Patuxent High School, Cafeteria ManagerMargaret Vogel - Special Education Dept., NonPublic SpecialistPatricia Washington - Mill Creek Middle School, Food Services WorkerBenjamin Williams - Calvert High School, TeacherJeniene Wishart - Windy Hill Middle School, TeacherNancy Wolf-Fisher - Huntingtown Elementary School, TeacherDonna Young - Special Education Dept., TeacherMarjorie Zimmermann - Instruction Dept., Adult Project CoordinatorNancy Zinn - Finance Department, SupervisorPhotos by Sarah MillerShaRon Morsell receives a plaque and retirement gift.Jack Smith, left, and Eugene Karol present a plaque toGwendolyn Brooks.Board of Ed. Slows ElementaryRedistricting ProcessBy Sarah MillerStaff WriterBeach Elementary redistricting plans will likely notbe implemented with the beginning of the new schoolyear.In an effort to spend more time on the issue, theBoard of Education president Eugene Karol suggestedthe board take no action on Beach Elementary Schoolredistricting. Instead, he recommended SuperintendentJack Smith reconvene a redistricting committee, thistime with additional elementary principals and schoolofficials to give input. With more time to consider andadvertise meetings, the board hopes to hear from moreChesapeake Beach community members.The vote was not unanimous. Board member TracyMcGuire believed redistricting options already beforethe board were viable.“I feel we shouldn’t delay, because I don’t thinkwe’re going to get a better answer next year,” McGuiresaid.In addition to discussing the redistricting, the boardreceived a sports update from Supervisor of AthleticsKevin Hook.During his presentation, Hook said an estimated 50percent of Calvert County Public School students participatein athletics, though some of those students arecounted twice because they play multiple sports.Teams in Calvert have taken 11 SMAC championships,19 regional championships, three state championshipsand two state championships in unified sports,Hook said.Needs for the 2012-2013 school year include a needfor trainers in all four high schools and the creation of aBy Sarah MillerStaff Writer“I hope you have just the right amount of sittingat home and just the right amount of adventure,” saidCalvert County Public Schools Superintendent JackSmith to the 84Retirees will be busier in retirement than theywere while working for the schools, he said, but eachday will be an adventure.Board of Education president Eugene Karol saidretirements are happy and sad occasions, because itis never easy to say goodbye to old friends but hewishes them well during the next step in their lives.“Keep on going,” Karol said. “There’s a lot youcan still do. You never want to retire,” he said.sarahmiller@countytimes.netRetiree John Hawkins is honored at the annual recognitioncelebration.playoff system for middle school sports. A playoff systemwould allow students more games, and help determinea number one middle school in the county.Each school has 19 head coaching positions, Hooksaid. At Calvert High School, 13 coaches are staff membersand six are emergency coaches. At Huntingtown,19 coaches are staff members. At Northern, 11 are staffmembers and three are credentialed and five are emergencycoaches. At Patuxent, 14 coaches are staff membersand 5 are emergency coaches.Of the 76 head coaches, 75 percent are staff, 4percent are credentialed and 21 percent are emergencycoaches. Coaches can only be emergency coaches fortwo years before they are required to go through thetraining to be credentialed coaches, Hook said.Schools are required to have an EMT or ambulanceon site during high school football games, which are providedby local rescue squads free of charge.“We send them schedules and they show up,” Hooksaid.For more information, visit calvertnet.k12.md.us,sarahmiller@countytimes.netPhoto By Sarah Miller

11 Thursday, June 20, 2013The Calvert GazetteSpotlight OnThe People Speak UpClosing the Gap Coalition to Host First ForumBy Sarah MillerStaff WriterThe Closing the Gap Coalition is comprised of representativesof groups and individuals in Calvert County whoare concerned about pervasive gaps in achievement betweenminority students and the majority. Information from the2012 Calvert County Public Schools’ Annual Report highlightsthe issues. The coalition is using statistics from the2012 Maryland School Assessments given to grades 3, 4 and5 in elementary school, and 6, 7 and 8 in middle school as thebasis for their information, according to coalition memberLee Reed.At the high school level, achievement gaps persist, accordingto a press release form the coalition. On the SAT reasoningtest, 2012 results indicate a composite score of 1345for African-American students taking the test, and a 1546composite for Caucasian students.The collation’s mission is to “work to eliminate theachievement gap in education of affected students in the CalvertCounty Public School System. … The goal is to bringabout positive changes so all students will receive a first-classeducation,” according to a press release.The coalition started in January 2012 and they havebeen working toward the forum since, Reed said.The forum is intended to be a conversation about theschool system. Parents, students and educators will be encouragedto talk about their experiences within the system,areas in which the system is effectively addressing achievementgaps, obstacles to learning and suggestions to helpmake the educational experience better for all are the topicsof discussion.Small groups will discuss the issues, with the help oftrained facilitators who will guide the dialogue. Group conclusionswill be presented in writing at the close of the groupdiscussions, and each group will make a verbal report as well.After the forum, Coalition members will collate the reports,identify common areas of concern and issue a publicreport outlining the results. The Coalition will then work toformulate policy suggestions, and begin the journey to equalityof education outcome for all children in Calvert Countypublic schools.The forum will be held June 22 at Greater Mount ZionChurch in Prince Frederick from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.sarahmiller@countytimes.netBoard of EducationApproves BudgetThe Board of Education approved a balancedFiscal Year 2014 budget of $195,981,911on June 13, 2013. This approved budget is$716,543 less than the Board’s original budgetrequest.On February 21, the Board approveda budget proposal of $196.7, which was submittedto the Calvert County government forconsideration. When the Board of CountyCommissioners approved its budget, it appropriated$1.9 million less for Calvert CountyPublic Schools than originally requested bythe Board of Education.To balance the budget, the Board ofEducation increased the funds it will carryoverfrom FY 2013 to $2.4 million, decidedto use $400,000 from Federal and reimbursedhealth care funds to partially off-setan increase in employee and retiree healthcare costs, and made cuts to almost everybudget category. Expenses in the categoryClosing the GapCoalition StatisticsScores from the 2012 MarylandSchool Assessments given to grades3, 4 and 5 in elementary school, and6, 7 and 8 in middle school.Elementary School ReadingProficiencyWhite ≥ 95 percentAfrican American 88.3 percentSpecial Education 74.5 percentLimited English Proficient 90.9percentEconomically Disadvantaged88.7 percentMiddle School ReadingProficiencyWhite 91.1 percentAfrican American 78.3 percentSpecial Education 51.3 percentLimited English Proficient N/AEconomically Disadvantaged76.5 percentElementary School MathProficiencyWhite ≥ 95 percentAfrican American 80.3 percentSpecial Education 64 percentLimited English Proficient 80percentEconomically Disadvantaged86.7 percentMiddle School MathProficiencyWhite 91.7 percentAfrican American 74 percentSpecial Education 50 percentLimited English Proficient N/AEconomically Disadvantaged76.1 percentof Fixed Charges were increased to reflectthe increase in health care cost as set by theschool system’s healthcare provider for employeeand retiree health benefits.Dr. Smith, superintendent, emphasizedthat the budget is extremely tight and will besubject to unpredictable events such as fuelcost fluctuations and unfavorable weatherpatterns.Dr. Smith said, “To balance the FY2014 budget, the school system is using 2.4million dollars in carry-over money, whichmay not be available in FY 2015. In addition,it is using 400,000 dollars in restrictedhealth care funds to pay a small portion ofthe school system’s costs for employee andretiree health care benefits. This effectivelymeans that the school system will start theFY 2015 budget process 2.8 million dollarsin the hole. 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Crime &PunishmentBad Luck atRoute 2/4and SixesRoadBy Sarah MillerStaff WriterThe intersection of Sixes Road and Route 2/4in Prince Frederick was the scene of two accidentsin less than 24 hours between June 17 and 18.On June 17, at approximately 4:30 p.m. membersof the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office PatrolBureau and Crash Reconstruction Team respondedto the area of Route 2-4 and Sixes Road for areport of a serious motor vehicle crash involvingCalvert Advanced Life Support vehicle Medic 103and a civilian vehicle.Preliminary investigation revealed that a2009 Chevrolet Suburban, CALS Medic 103, wasbeing operated by Paramedic Katie A. L. Kreider,a 23-year-old female and a resident of Prince Frederick,and was traveling southbound on Route 2-4.CALS Medic 103 was responding to a 911 call fora heart patient in the Lusby area and the vehiclewas being operated in an emergency capacity withemergency lights and siren activated.As the 2009 Suburban approached the intersectionof MD Route 2-4 and Sixes Road a black2009 Toyota Camry, operated by Allen Leroy Parker,a 75 year old male and a resident of Prince Frederick,entered the southbound lanes of Route 2-4 inan attempt to make a left turn and continue northbound.The Camry was struck on the left front axleby the Suburban and came to an uncontrolled finalrest on the southbound grass shoulder of Route 2-4,according to a Sheriff’s Office press release.The preliminary investigation is namingParker the at-fault party because he failed to yieldright of way to the emergency vehicle, according toLt. Steve Jones, commander of the patrol divisionwith the sheriff’s office.The Suburban continued across the northboundlanes of MD Route 2-4 and came to anuncontrolled final rest in the driveway of 2010 SSolomons Island Road.Parker was not wearing his seatbelt and wasejected from the Camry during the collision.Parker was found in the median without a pulse.Parker was transported to Calvert Memorial Hospital,where he succumbed to injuries sustained asa result of the collision and was pronounced deadby the Emergency Room Staff.Kreider sustained serious injuries as a resultof the collision and was transported to MedStarTrauma via ground ambulance.Sgt. V. Bortchevsky of the Calvert CountySheriff’s Crash Reconstruction Team is conductingthe investigation into the events leading up tothe collision. Anyone with additional informationregarding the incident are asked to contact Sgt. V.Bortchevsky of CRT at 410-535-2800 or via e-mailat bortchvi@co.cal.md.usA second accident occurred at approximately7:45 a.m. on June 18. A driver failed to yield rightof way to the a Calvert County Public Transportationbus. No fatalities were reported with thesecond accident, Jones said, but the incident is stillunder investigation.sarahmiller@countytimes.netThe Calvert GazetteThursday, June 20, 2013 14Sheriff’s BlotterThe following information is compiled directly from publicly released police reports.During the week of June 10 through June 16 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1600 calls forservice throughout the community.Citizens with information on the following crimes or any criminal activity in Calvert County who wish to report it anonymouslycan now access the Calvert County Crime Solvers link through the Sheriff’s Office website.Go to http://www.co.cal.md.us/residents/safety/law/sheriff/ and click on the Crime Solvers link to leave an anonymous tipon-line. Information leading to the arrest and conviction of a suspect could result in a $1,000 reward.Fraud Case #13-34098:A woman in Prince Frederick reported to Dep. D. Robertson June 10 that sometime between May 13 and the present,someone made unauthorized charges to her bank account totalingover $14,900. The victim advised that around mid-May shehad put a check to her credit card company in her mailbox to bepicked up by the post office but her credit card company neverreceived it. The investigation is continuing.Assault Case #13-34609:On June 12 at 3:32 p.m. at the Md. Rt.4 and Md. Rt. 260 intersection while assistinganother deputy on a traffic stop, DFC M.Robshaw contacted a passenger in the vehiclefor identification and she gave a false name.Further checking determined her to be ShelbyRosanne McDonald, 32 of Lothian. Mc- McDonaldDonald was found to have an active warrantfor violations relating to a traffic accident. McDonald started tokick Robshaw in the chest after attempting to run from deputies.She was subdued and served with the warrant and also arrestedfor second degree assault and resisting arrest.Burglary Case #13-34634:A home in the 12000 block of Hisperia Road in Lusbywas burglarized sometime between June 1 and 12. Damage inthe amount of $320 was done but nothing was taken. DFC R.Weems is investigating.Theft from Vehicle Case #13-34745:Sometime between June 3 and 13 someone entered an unlockedvehicle parked outside a business in the 7600 block ofInvestment Court in Owings and stole 2 dual subwoofers, anamplifier box and an amplifier. DFC J. Lord is investigating.Accreditation AssessmentTeam Invites Public CommentPrince Frederick, Calvert County, MD, May15, 2013 – A team of assessors from the Commissionon Accreditation for Law EnforcementAgencies, Inc. (CALEA®), will arrive June 23 toexamine all aspects of the Calvert County Sheriff’sOffice’s policy and procedures, management,operations, and support services, Sheriff Mike Evansannounced today.Verification by the team that the CalvertCounty Sheriff’s Office meets the Commission’sstate-of-the-art standards is part of a voluntaryprocess to gain accreditation – a highly prized recognitionof public safety professional excellence,he said.As part of the on-site assessment, agency personneland members of the community are invitedto offer comments at a public information sessionon Tuesday, June 25, at 5:00 p.m. The session willbe conducted at the Calvert County Courthouse,Commissioners’ Hearing Room located at 175Main Street in Prince Frederick, Maryland 20678.If for some reason an individual cannotspeak at the public information session, but wouldstill like to provide comments to the assessmentteam, he/she may do so by telephone. The publicmay call 410-535-1600 extension 2582 on Monday,June 24, 2013 between the hours of 2:00 p.m.and 4:00 p.m.Telephone comments as well as appearancesat the public information session are limited to 10minutes and must address the agency’s ability tocomply with CALEA Standards. A copy of thestandards is available at the Sheriff’s Office, 30Church Street, Prince Frederick. Local contact isLt. Craig Bowen at 410-535-2800.Theft Case #13-35010:Dep. L. Wood arrested Irene FrancesHarris, 60 of Lusby, on June 14 at 4:05 p.m.and charged her with theft after Harris wasseen leaving the Lusby Food Lion with a cartfull of unpaid items. Harris was seen pushinga cart with $294 worth of food from thestore without stopping to pay. When confrontedby a store employee, Harris could notHarrisproduce a receipt. Harris was charged with theft less than $1000.Destruction of Property Case #13-35255:Damage in the amount of $200 was done to a barn andgreen house located behind a home in the 100 block of WindcliffRoad in Prince Frederick between June 10 and 15. Someonespray painted the structures with graffiti and then broke a windowin each. DFC J. Denton is investigating.CDS Violation Case #13-35581:On June 17 at 1:36 a.m. the passenger ina vehicle that had been stopped for a trafficviolation was arrested for possession of suspecteddrugs. Dep. T. Holt charged DouglasRobert Hall, 19 of Port Republic, with possessionof a schedule II drug: Oxycodone.Attempted Burglary Case #13-35597:HallDep. S. Moran responded to the Calvert-Arundel Pharmacyon East Chesapeake Beach Road in Owings on June 17 at3:29 a.m. for the report of a burglary. Upon arrival, Dep. Moranobserved the front door glass to have been broken. The ownerof the business indicated that nothing was taken; it appears thatno entry was made into the business. Det. R. Hawkins of C.I.T.assumed the investigation and is reviewing store security tape.Persons wishing to offer written commentsabout the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office’s abilityto meet the standards for accreditation/recognitionare requested to write: Commission on Accreditationfor Law Enforcement, Inc. (CALEA®),13575 Heathcote Blvd., Suite 220, Gainesville, VA20155.The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office has tocomply with 480 standards in order to gain accredited/recognizedstatus, Sheriff Evans said.The CALEA Program Manager for the Sheriff’sOffice is Ms. Maya Mitchell. The assessmentteam is composed of public safety practitionersfrom similar, but out-of-state agencies. The assessorswill review written materials, interview individuals,and visit offices and other locations wherecompliance can be witnessed.The assessors are: Chief J. Marc Duguay, recentlyretired from the Broward County Sheriff’sOffice in Florida, and Sergeant Rick Bens of theLebanon Police Division, Ohio.Once the CALEA Assessors complete theirreview of the agency, they report back to the fullCommission, which will then decide if the agencywill retain its accredited/recognition status.Accreditation/Recognition is for three years,during which the agency must submit annual reportsattesting continued compliance with thosestandards under which it was initially accredited.For more information regarding the Commissionon Accreditation for Law EnforcementAgencies, Inc. please write the Commission at13575 Heathcote Blvd., Suite 220, Gainesville, VA20155; or call (703) 352-4225 or email to calea@calea.org.MSPBlotterThe following information iscompiled directly from publiclyreleased police reports.Destruction of Property:On 6/10/13 at 1:52 pm, TrooperOles responded to the 11600 blockof Tomahawk Trail in Lusby for areport of a destruction of property.An air conditioning unit was damaged.Investigation continues.Burglary: On 6/10/13 at10:45 pm, Trooper First ClassCasarella responded to the 1300block of Pushaw Station Rd. inSunderland for a reported burglary.Cordell Tyrone Sollers, 27of Lusby entered the residencethrough an unlocked rear doorand removed numerous fooditems, clothes and other miscellaneousitems. Charges arepending.Theft from Vehicle: On6/12/13 at 4:13 pm, SergeantRoach received a theft from avehicle complaint. The victimadvised that the rear Marylandregistration tag CFW955 hadbeen removed from their vehicle.Investigation continues.

15 Thursday, June 20, 2013The Calvert GazetteHammered In ChristDaniel and Elise MorrisI Must Ask for YourResignation, Mr. SmithAs a concerned citizen of Calvert County who hasraised three children in our wonderful school system, Iam greatly disappointed with the recent decision by ourschool administrators to deny the request to expungethe incident from the 5-year old student's record concerningthe cap pistol in his back pack.I believe we are failing to recognize that we aretalking about a 5-year-old and not a juvenile delinquentwith a history of incidents. We are overreacting to thisincident and not handling it in the most appropriate andbeneficial manner.MOOve Over Cow’s Milkto theEditorLETTERSI must ask for your resignation as I am witnessingunder your leadership our school system head in thewrong direction.I thank you for your many years of service andwish you the best of luck in the future. I believe yourresignation will be the start of repairing our school systemand a signal that our school system is embarkingon a new course.Preston PrattLusby, MDHammered In Christ ministries launching(occuring each Friday!)FREEDOM FRIDAYSLaunch Date is June 21, 2013 at 7 p.m.featuring the movie Finger Of GodJune 28th, 2013: Furious LoveJuly 5th, 2013: Father of LightsA safe and non-judgementalplace for fellowship!Fellowship with a movieand a message!!27416 Fred Lane • Mechanicsville, MD 20659(301)247-2336 • Email: hammeredinchrist@yahoo.comManufactuRing MetalRoofing anD siDingInstallatIon avaIlableBuy Direct & save $$$ cut to the inchWide selection of colorsFeaturing Valspar Paint Systems - 40 Year Warranty10185 Brookline Rd. • Mechanicsville, MD 20659By Debra Meszaros CSNwww.MXSportsNutrition.comCould whichbeverage youchoose really makea difference inmaintaining health?What aboutalternative milks,are they really betterthan cow’s milk?After decadesof controversy, it’sbeginning to look like the dairy industriesportrayal of cow’s milk beinghealthy is gradually deteriorating. Alternativemilk products are plentiful inany supermarket; but are they really thebetter choice?Hand’s down the winner in themilk department is breast milk. Noformula or alternative milk product cancompete in the nutrition department.The advantages to making the choiceto breast feed your child is enormous.Somewhere in this process the ideaarose that humans should consumemilk from another animal, and commercialcow’s milk production wasborn. In the beginning raw milk wasproduced; then pasteurized milk, thanhomogenization was added to the process.Today’s milk products are so farremoved from nature that any benefitswe thought may have originally existedhave vanished. It is no longer a livingfood. Try feeding commercial milk toa baby calf; I think you’d be surprisedat the results.Get over itDrinking cow’s milk as been amain stay for a very long time; manygenerations helped shape the way mostpeople view it. What it once was is notwhat it is today. Sinus issues, ear infections,rashes, and auto immune responsesare often linked to milk. Likesugar, cow’s milk is also a food choicethat most people will defend; but thereare some very beneficial alternativesto cow’s milk that one might want toconsider. The word milk has a muchbroader perspective now.Nuts, grains, soy and moreThe structure of cow’s milk isintended to support a baby calf thatwill grow to be 700-1500 lbs, humansare much smaller. The mammal thatcomes closest to human size would begoat. Goat’s milk is much closer to humanmilk in unpasteurized form. Its fatmolecules are about one-tenth the sizeof those in cow’s milk, which makes iteasier to digest.Soy milk gained popularityquickly but is not “soy” good. I’ve yet tounderstand the practice of infants consumingsoy milk. Besides the geneticmodification issue, it often containstoxins, has a negative affect on the endocrineand immune systems, and reducesthe assimilation of certain nutrients. Ininfants the phytoestrogens within soyproduces tens of thousands times moreestrogen compounds than normal. Nottoo good for hormonal balance.Pre-packaged rice milk containsno enzymes, its protein and nutrientsaltered, which leaves it to be mainlycarbohydrate. It is also moderatelyinflammatory and contains naturalamounts of arsenic.Grain milks are easily digested,low in sugar, usually a complete proteinsource, and contain fiber and minerals.Almond milk is best, homemade.If you choose to purchase it from yourlocal supermarket, as with any othervariety you choose, unsweetened isthe way to go. There is a small warningthat goes along with consumingalmond milk; it is high in Omega 6fatty acids. It is suggested to balanceyour omega 6 intake with omega 3,so bring on the fish oil!Hemp, chia, flax, and hazelnutare also good choices for alternativemilks with good amounts of nutritionbut the king of nuts is coconut.Coconuts are considered a nut butreally are a fruit. Coconuts have lesssugar and more protein and fat thanmost fruits; have a high amount ofminerals which helps boost hydration.The high fat content of coconutmilk has its advantages but like anygood thing, over consuming it is notsuggested. The practice of rotationaldieting again proves the best foundationfor building a healthy diet.So next time you reach for thatcow’s milk container, rememberthere are better choices.©2013 Debra Meszaros MXSportsNutrition.com.All rights reserved;no duplication without permission. DIS-CLAIMER: When you read through thediet and lifestyle information, you mustknow that everything within it is for informationalpurposes only and is not intendedas a substitute for advice from your physicianor other health care professional. I ammaking no attempt to prescribe any medicaltreatment. You should not use the informationhere for diagnosis or treatment of anyhealth problem or for prescription of anymedication or other treatment. 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You doso at your own risk. I encourage you to makeyour own health decisions based upon yourresearch and in partnership with a qualifiedhealth care professional.PublisherThomas McKayAssociate Publisher Eric McKayEditorial Production Manager Angie StalcupJunior DesignerKasey RussellOffice ManagerTobie PulliamAdvertisingsales@somdpublishing.netEmailinfo@somdpublishing.netPhone 301-373-4125Staff WritersGuy LeonardSarah MillerAlex PanosContributing WritersJoyce BakiEric FranklinRon GuyLaura JoyceDebra MeszarosSusan ShawLaw EnforcementStaff WriterBusiness WriterEditorial Intern:Kimberly AlstonSarah Rushingsarah@coletravel.biz46924 Shangri-La Drive Lexington Park, MD 20653Let me plan your next vacation!301-863-9497www.coletravel.bizCalvert GazetteP. O. Box 250 • Hollywood, MD 20636The Calvert Gazette is a weekly newspaper providing news and information for the residents of Calvert County.The Calvert Gazette will be available on newsstands every Thursday. 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The Calvert GazetteThursday, June 20, 2013 16The Calvert Gazette runs complimentary obituaries as submitted by funeral homesand readers. We run them in the order we receive them. Any submissions that come tonews@countytimes.net after noon on Mondays may run in the following week’s edition.Mary E Shifflett, 83Mary E. Shifflett,83, of Prince Frederickpassed away in June, inPrince Frederick, Md.She was born on March29, 1930 to the late Ralphand Bessie Buckmaster.She was precededin death by her husbandWilliam M. Shifflett, Sr;two sons, Charles M. Shifflett, Michael A.Shifflett, and five brothers and sisters. She issurvived by her children William M Shifflett,Jr., Donald E. Shifflett, grandson, who sheraised as a son, Charles M. Shifflett, 10 grandchildren,23 great-grandchildren, and her sisterBessie Conner. Mary loved being aroundher family, reading the bible, gardening andknitting. The family received relatives andfriends on Thursday June 13, from 5 p.m. to8 p.m. at the Rausch Funeral Home. A funeralservice was held the next day on Friday June14, at 11 a.m. at the Rausch Funeral Home.The interment followed at Wesley Cemeteryin Prince Frederick, Md.Pallbearers for Mrs. Shifflett were WilliamShifflett III, Charles Shifflett, Paul Shifflett,Josh Shifflett, Matt Shifflett, and JesseShifflettBruce Barton Shick, 59Bruce BartonShick, 59, passed awayon June 11, at JohnHopkins Hospital inBaltimore, Maryland,after a hard fought battlewith Leukemia.Bruce was bornSeptember 27, 1953, inBradford, Pa., the sonof Donald R. Shick (deceased) and MiriamSlocum Alexis. His family movedto Canton, New York, in 1967, wherehe graduated from Canton Central HighSchool in 1971.In 1972, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy’sSubmarine Service and earned a NuclearPropulsion Plant Operator rating after arduousstudy and drill. He was stationedaboard USS GEORGE C. MARSHALL(SSBN 654), Gold Crew, 1974-1978. Advancingto the rank of Machinists MateFirst Class (Submarine Specialist), hecompleted nine war time patrols in theWhere Life and Heritage are Celebratedwww.RauschFuneralHomes.comOwings8325 Mt. Harmony Lane410-257-6181During a difficulttime… still your best choice.Affordable Funerals, Caskets, Vaults,Cremation Services and Pre-Need PlanningFamily Owned and Operated byBarbara Rausch and Bill GrossPort Republic4405 Broomes Island Rd.410-586-0520North Atlantic in support of national missiontasking and North Atlantic TreatyOrganization initiatives. Bruce resignedfrom active service in 1978.After the service, he was employedat Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant inLusby, Md., where he retired as an OperationsShift Supervisor after 33 years. Hisexacting work ethic not only enhancedthe performance and dependability ofhis Sections at Calvert Cliffs, but was anexample of professionalism and dedicationto duty for all those he’s worked withthroughout the years.He loved his NY Giants and Yankees,NASCAR and VT football, but wasa Maryland sports fan as well, so longas they weren’t playing his favorites. Heenjoyed 4-wheeling and snowmobilingthroughout Northern New York with hisfather-in-law. He was a member of theAmerican Legion Lusby Post, and volunteeredhis time to various activitiesincluding coaching Parks and RecreationLittle League and Soccer. He made thebest chocolate chips cookies, Dad’s SpecialSpaghetti Sauce, and hand craftedthe tenderest hamburger patties. He loveddays on the beach and playing in the surfwith his kids.He is survived by his wife, JoanneElizabeth Whalen, whom he married atSt. Mary’s Catholic Church in Canton,New York, October 01, 1976; son - NathanielRobert and wife Anne Doss (PearlHarbor, Hawaii); daughter - AmandaElizabeth (Berlin, Maryland); siblings,Kathryn Shick Brewer (Friendship, NY)and Lynn Alexis Knieriem (Bethesda,Maryland); and his beloved grandchildren:Ryder Alexander, Maewyn Elizabeth,and Arleigh Marion.The family received friends on Saturday,June 15, between the hours of 4and 8 p.m., at Rausch Funeral Home. Intermentfollowed on July 9, at St. Mary’sCatholic Cemetery, Riverside Drive, Canton,New York.Due to family allergies, the familyrequests that gifts in lieu of flowers tohonor the memory of Bruce Shick maybe directed to support the research effortsfor Acute Myeloid Leukemia at the JohnsHopkins Kimmel Cancer Center, http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/kimmel_cancer_center,the American Cancer Societyhttp://www.cancer.org/donate, or theSaint Leonard Volunteer Fire and Rescuehttp://www.slvfd.org.Lusby20 American Lane410-326-9400Stanley Parshewski, 91Stanley Parshewski,91, of Chesapeake Beach,Md. and a former residentof Erie, PA, passed awayJune 15 at his residence.He was born October 6,1921 in Warsaw, Polandto Jakob and Helen (Malczewski)Parshewski.He married Ludmilla“Lucy” Kushnariw on May 2, 1946 in Frankfurt,Germany. Stanley and Lucy moved tothe United States in 1949 and they settled inErie, PA. He worked as a machinist for ParkerCorporation in Erie, and retired in 1987.They moved to Chesapeake Beach in 2006,and Lucy later passed away November 17,2008. Stanley was a member of St. Anthony’sChurch in North Beach. He loved reading,especially books on history. He also enjoyedgardening, and being with his grandchildren.The birth of his great-grandson brought somuch joy to his life.Stanley was preceded in death by hisparents, his wife Lucy and a son Edward Parshewski.He is survived by a daughter ElizabethO. Davidson and husband Kenneth ofHalifax, Pa.; three grandchildren Jennifer L.Dinkfeld and husband Daren of ChesapeakeBeach, Stephen N. Davidson of Halifax, Pa.and Patrick Parshewski of Garrett, IN, and agreat-grandson Jacob Carter Dinkfeld.Family and friends will be receivedThursday, June 20 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. atSt. Anthony’s Church, North Beach, where aMass of Christian Burial will follow at 11 a.m.Interment will follow at Chesapeake HighlandsMemorial Gardens, Port Republic, Md.Memorial donations in Stanley’s memorymay be made to Calvert Hospice or St. Anthony’sChurch. To leave condolences visitwww.rauschfuneralhomes.com.Deborah Lynne Slavin, 51Deborah LynneSlavin, age 51, of Owings,Md. passed away atCalvert Memorial HospitalJune 14. She wasborn May 7, 1962 in Salina,KS to Ronald Pauland Judith Kay (Boyer)Bender. Growing up inan Air Force family, shemoved frequently. Deborah attended ThomasStone High School in Waldorf. She marriedLouis C. Slavin September 20, 1980 at AndrewsAir Force Base. After Lou’s dischargefrom the Air Force they settled in Laurel,Md. for 20 years before moving to Owings in2003.Deborah was a floral designer andworked with Karen’s of Calvert and had operatedFloral Designs by Debby. She attendedFirst Lutheran Church in Huntingtown.Deborah was preceded in death by hermother and step father, Judith K and John D.YoungsonSurviving are her husband Lou C. Slavinand children Robert J. Slavin and his wifeTheresa of Chesapeake Beach, Lindsay S.Slavin and Dane M. Slavin both of Owings;father Ronald P. Bender and his wife Yanniof Waldorf; sister Kristi Kohel of Deale; unclesJoe Davis and his wife Linda of OceanPines, Md. and Mike Davis and his wife Patof Fredericksburg, Va. and six nieces and fournephews.Friends may call on Sunday, June 23,2013 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Rausch FuneralHome, P.A., 8325 Mt. Harmony Lane, Owings,Md., where services and a celebration ofDeborah’s life will be held on Monday, June24, at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at MarylandVeterans Cemetery, Cheltenham.George Herbert Burdette, 84George Herbert Burdette,age 84, of Huntingtown,Md. passed awayJune 8 at Calvert MemorialHospital, Prince Frederick,Md. He was bornMay 6, 1929 in Washington,DC to Edward Fisherand Birdie Virginia (Sturgess)Burdette. Georgewas raised in Montgomery County, Md. andattended Clarksburg Schools. He enlistedin the United States Army on May 15, 1946and served as a Medical Aid until being dischargedon November 5, 1947. George marriedClara Penley at Suitland Baptist Churchon November 3, 1950. The couple residedin Prince George’s County and relocated toHuntingtown in 1996. He was employed asthe Manager of Detroit Glass Company inWashington until retiring in 1987. George wasan avid boater and fisherman. He enjoyed restoringtrucks, cars, tractors and lawn equipment.He was liked by everyone, always therefor you and made you laugh. He will be trulymissed by those who knew and loved him.He was preceded in death by his parents,brother Robert F. Burdette and sister MargaretA. Armas.Surviving are his beloved wife of 62years Clara J. Burdette; five children KarenHudson and her husband Dave of Avenue,Md., George “Larry” Burdette and his wifeKaren of Piney Point, MD, Virginia “Ginny”Tucker of Shady Side, Md., Ernest Burdetteof Mayo, MD and Julie Jenkins and herhusband Thurmond “TJ” of Denton, MD;thirteen grandchildren and four great grandchildren;a brother Walter D. Burdette and hiswife Hazel of St. John’s Island, SC and sistersElla L. Williams of Lusby, Md. and BarbaraE. Burdette of Leonardtown, Md.Friends called on Wednesday, June 12,from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. atRausch Funeral Home, P.A., 83425 Mt. HarmonyLane, Owings where services and a celebrationof George’s life was held on Thursday,June 13 at 11 a.m.Thomas Edward “Eddie”Catterton, Sr., 59Thomas Edward“Eddie” Catterton, Sr., 59,of Owings, Md. passedaway June 2 at GeorgeWashington UniversityHospital in Washington,D.C. He was bornJune 22, 1953 at PrinceGeorge’s Hospital inCheverly, MD to JosephSamuel and Margaret Lorraine (Cullember)Catterton. Eddie was raised in Owings, Md.and graduated from Calvert High School. Hewas employed as a truck driver for variouscompanies. He married Janet Marie Maheskyon March 19, 1993. He became a member ofthe North Beach V.F.D Co. 1 in 1971 and was

17 Thursday, June 20, 2013The Calvert Gazettean original member of the Dunkirk V.F.D.when it was founded in May 1975. He alsoserved on the Board of Directors and waselected to the Calvert County Volunteer FireDepartment Hall of Fame on April 15, 2005.Eddie was very sociable and loved spendingtime with his family and friends. He also enjoyedriding his motorcycle and taking trips toPennsylvania.Eddie was preceded in death by his parents,Joseph S. and Lorraine Catterton. Heis survived by his wife Janet M. Catterton;daughters Angela N. “Angie” Campbell andhusband Robert of Chestertown, Md. and JillianB. Catterton and husband Don of Annapolis,and a son Thomas Edward “Eddie” Catterton,Jr. of Owings, Md. Also surviving aregrandchildren Robert and Kathryn Campbellof Chestertown, MD and Annie and BraelynCatterton of Owings, Md.; a brother JosephS. Catterton, Jr. and wife Debbie and a sisterCandi L. Rogers and husband Darrin, all ofOwings; numerous other loving family membersand friends, and his dog Missy.Family and friends was received Thursday,June 6 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.to 9 p.m. at Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., 8325Mt. Harmony Lane, Owings.. A funeral serviceand celebration of Eddie’s life was heldFriday, June 7, at Dunkirk V.F.D., 3170 WestWard Road, Dunkirk, Md. Interment will beprivate. Memorial donations may be made toDunkirk V.F.D. To leave condolences visitwww.rauschfuneralhomes.com.Queenie E. Kyler, 87Queenie E. Kyler,87, of Prince Frederick,Md. passed away on June2 at Calvert MemorialHospital, Prince Frederick,Md.Queenie ElizabethKyler known as Yie Yie,was born on December 9,1925. She was the daughterof the late Moses and Annie B Gross.Queenie was a life-long resident of CalvertCounty where she attended the publicschool system. Queenie enjoyed cooking,singing, and caring for her family.On September 4, 1950 Queenie wasunited in marriage with Kenneth Jake Kyler,Sr.Queenie leaves to cherish her memory:her daughters, Dianne, Shirley, Mable, Phyllis,and Queenie; her sons, Larry, Estep, andTyrone; step-daughters, Virginia, Geraldine,and Rita; one sister, Celesta Mackall; onebrother-in-law, John Mackall; one daughterin-law,Jean; one son-in-law, Lowell Thomas,Jr.; twenty-two grandchildren; twenty-twogreat grandchildren; and two great-greatgrandchildren.Queenie was preceded indeath by her loving husband Kenneth Sr. andthree children: Kenneth Jr., Jerry, and Phillip.She also leaves to cherish her memory manydevoted friends.Funeral service was held on Saturday,June 8 at 11 a.m. at Greater Mt. Zion Church,Prince Frederick, Md. with Elder LowellThomas, Jr. officiating.The interment was at Chesapeake HighlandsMemorial Gardens, Port Republic, Md.The pallbearers were Ambrose Kyler,Divante’ Kyler, Wayne Lewis, Travis Smith,Jamar Wallace and Mark WillettFuneral arrangements were provided bySewell Funeral Home, Prince Frederick, Md.William S. Lancaster, 84William S. Lancaster,84, of Prince Frederick,Md. passed away onJune 2 at his residence.Deacon WilliamSylvester Lancaster wasborn, the seventh child ofnine children, to the lateJohn R. Lancaster andCarrie Lucas Lancasteron October 16, 1928 in Bladensburg, Md.Deacon William Lancaster attended thePrince Georges County Public School System.In 1952 he joined the United States Armyand was sent to Fort Campbell, Kentucky forBasic Training. After two years of service inGermany, he received and Honorable Releasefrom Active Duty from the Army. After returninghome to Hyattsville from the military,he began dating lifelong friend Pinkey Harrodand on May 13, 1955 they were united in holymatrimony. He was a faithful and dedicatedhusband for forty-four years until God calledhis wife, who he lovingly called Honey andDoll Baby, home.He was employed by the City of Hyattsville’sDepartment of Public Works for thirtysevenyears. He gracefully retired in 1990 tostay home and take care of his wife. He wasvery proud to obtain his GED in his lateryears. It goes to show you that you’ve nevertoo old to obtain your goals, just keep youreyes on the prize.In 1975 he felt led by the Lord to work withthe late founder Elder Andrew Harrod and hiswife, First Lady Mother Bernice Harrod, withthe Ministry at the Solid Rock Church of OurLord Jesus Christ. While under the leadershipof Elder Harrod, he was ordained a Deacon byDiocesan Bishop Clarence Groover, Sr. of theFisherman of Men Church of Our Lord JesusChrist. He also served under the succeedingpastor, the late Elder Alton Tyler and his wife,First Lady Mother Patsy Tyler, as well as thecurrent pastor, District Elder Thomas Bergerand his wife, First Lady Mother Robin Berger.He helped around the church in many capacities;he wasn’t too good to do anything for theLord. Honorable Deacon Lancaster was theoldest surviving pioneer member of the SolidRock Church. He was affectionately known as“Chick” by his friends and family, and “Pop”by the immediate family. His love for people,and especially children, made his family wellknown, as they opened their doors to all thatwere in need. He was a spirit filled, prayingman of God who was a counselor, mentor, andfriend that witnessed to many.He leaves to cherish his memories;one son, Roland Lancaster, Sr.; one daughter,Eugenia Stepney; one son-in-law, MartinStepney; five grandsons, Damien, ElderMark, and Roland Lancaster, Jr. (Alicia), JosephS. Tyler and Justin Stepney; a very specialadopted grandson, Brother Henry JonesIII; four great granddaughters, Myare, Janiya,Makaya and Maniya Lancaster; two greatgrandsons, Jeremiah and Makhi Lancaster;one goddaughter, Anita Brower (Shaun); onesister, Roberta Hayes; four sisters-in-law, BerthaChew-Harrod, Bertha Wingate-Harrod,Delores Harrod and Stella Harrod; two brothers-in-law,Robert Hayes and James Harrod;a special nephew, James Harrod and a hostof nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Hewas preceded in death by seven siblings, Nettie,Marie, Kathryn, May, Lucy, Loretta andJohn.Funeral service was held on Saturday,June 8 at 11 a.m. at Solid Rock Church, PortRepublic, MD with Pastor Thomas Berger,eulogist.The interment was at Solid Rock ChurchCemetery, Port Republic, Md.The pallbearers were Sherman Mackall,Cornell Johnson, Leonard Hall, Sr., AlanBuck, Sr., Ronnie Parker, Sr. and Carl Harris.The honorary pallbearers were JamesHarrod, Tony Harrod, Timothy Harrod, OmarHarrod, MIchael Harrod and Jerome Harrod.Funeral arrangements were provided bySewell Funeral Home, Prince Frederick, Md.Elijah Leroy Hunter, III, 41Elijah Leroy Hunter,III, 41, of PrinceFrederick, Md. passedaway on May 30, 2013at Calvert MemorialHospital, Prince Frederick,Md.Elijah (affectionatelyknown as Junior,Suk Suk, Soljah Boy, Black and Champ) wasborn July 15, 1971 to Elijah & Joan Hunter(Mackall) in Prince Frederick, Md. Elijahfought a good fight, finished his course andmoved from this home to his new homewhere his sickness was defeated.Elijah attended the public schools ofCalvert County where he excelled and wasknown as #44 on the basketball court andfootball field. He was a loyal fan of the NewEngland Patriots. He enlisted in the Military(Army) in October 1989 and was HonorablyDischarged June 1995 after servinghis country in the Gulf War. He later wasemployed as a Contractor in Kosovo andlater worked in Iraq, training Iraqi Nationals.After returning, he worked as a SpecialPolice Officer in the Washington Metropolitanarea. Elijah joined Greater Mount ZionChurch in 2008.Elijah had a great sense of humor andwhen he was around there was little time forsadness even during his illness. He lovedlaughter and loved everyone he came in contactwith. He traveled around the world andleft his love everywhere he went. He did nottalk love but the love of God was shown byhis action. He was filled with care and concernfor others and was willing to do what hecould for anyone. You could not help fromloving him even after he has spoken hismind, he would break out a smile or a laughthat made you forget he just blessed you.After a long courtship and the birth of oneson (Jordan), Elijah married his soul mate inSeptember of 2004, Felisha Hawkins.Elijah leaves to cherish and share hismemories, a devoted and loving wife; FelishaHunter, mother; Joan Mackall, father; ElijahHunter, Jr.; two sons, Jordan Hunter andMajor Hunter (his boxer); father and motherin-law,Overton and Cynthia Hawkins; twosister-in-laws; Shannon Hunter and LaShawnAnderson; one brother-in-law, ChristopherJones; four brothers; Miguel Hicks, JermaineHunter, Natawn Hunter, and Renard Mackall;three sisters; LaNita Hunter and Angel LaNitaHunter and Angel Jones; two spiritual sisters;Ineva Wharton and Raini Haynes; nineaunts; Virgina Adams, Vivian Hicks, GladysHolland, Elizabeth Hunter Barnett; DarlenePolk; Dorrine Rhoades; Helen Smith; SandraHunter, Mary Ellen Hunter; one uncle, CarlHicks. He also leaves a host of nieces, nephews,cousins and caring friends.Funeral service was held on Monday,June 10 at 11 a.m. at Greater Mt. ZionChurch, Prince Frederick, Md. with PastorDante King, eulogist.The interment was at Cheltenham VeteransCemetery, Cheltenham, Md.The pallbearers were Otis Brooks, EricFreeland, Vaughn Lawson, Lyndell Elliott,Nathaniel Barnes and Duron Filson.Funeral arrangements were provided bySewell Funeral Home, Prince Frederick, Md.Joseph Franklin “Joe”Collinson, Jr., 82Joseph Franklin“Joe” Collinson, Jr.,82, of Tracy’s Landing,Md. passed awayJune 11, 2013 at HowardCounty Hospitalin Columbia, Md. Hewas born December10, 1930 in Annapolisto Joseph Franklin and Henrietta (Prout)Collinson. Joe was raised in Fairhavenand attended Tracey’s School, SouthernHigh School, Staunton Military Academy,and graduated from Charlotte HallMilitary Academy. He then attendedVirginia Polytechnic Institute, where heplayed football. Joe served in the UnitedStates Army and was honorably dischargedin 1957 as a Private. He marriedBetty Frances Richardson on June 28,1952, and they lived in Fairhaven. Bettyand Joe later divorced. Joe was a lifelongfarmer and owned and operated a plantnursery in Owings for many years. Healso operated a lumber mill and the formerPalomino Inn in Crownsville. Fromthe late 1950’s to the mid-1970’s, he wasan Anne Arundel County Commissioner,where he served as President and was latera member of the Anne Arundel Council,and served as a Chairman. Joe was amember of the Deale Elks Lodge 2528. Inhis leisure time, he enjoyed hunting, trapping,fishing, and discussing politics. Hewas a boxer, coached youth baseball andadult softball teams, and was an umpire.He was preceded in death by hisparents and by a sister Henrietta Bruce.Joe is survived by three sons, Joseph F.Collinson III, William P. Collinson, andBenjamin O. Collinson, all of Friendship.Also surviving are grandchildren JosephIV, Ashley, Angela, Daniel, Benjamin,Jr., Dacey and Payton; and nephews JosephBruce of Severna Park, Md and AlfredBruce of Sinking Springs, Pa.Family and friends was receivedSunday, June 16 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.at Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., 8325Mt. Harmony Lane, Owings, Md. A funeralservice and celebration of Joe’s lifewas held Monday, June 17 at 11 a.m. atFriendship United Methodist Church. Intermentfollowed in the church cemetery.To leave condolences visit www.rauschfuneralhomes.com.

CommunityThe Calvert GazetteThursday, June 20, 2013 18CMH names VanEsselstyn as Employee of the YearMoore receives “Beacon Award” as top managerSocial worker Heidi VanEsselystn was named by CalvertMemorial Hospital as Employee of the Year for 2012.VanEsselstyn, who joined CMH in 2007, is noted for her positiveattitude, ability to work well with others and her passionfor her patients.“Heidi is a true professional,” said Susan Dohony, vicepresident for quality and risk management. “She is veryresourceful, a strong team player and an excellent patientadvocate.”She went on to add, “As a social worker, Heidi is confrontedwith very emotional situations but she is skilled atgaining the trust of others with ease and always has the patient’sbest interest at heart.”In addition to VanEsselstyn, the other nominees for Employeeof the Year were Bryan Tinnerman, desktop systemsengineer for information technology; Keturah Gough, patientcare technician on medical/surgical Level 2 and Jolene Wagner,core lab supervisor.Kathy Moore, director of rehabilitative services, receivedthe hospital’s Beacon Award, presented to the departmentleader who exemplifies outstanding leadership skills.Moore, who joined CMH in 1993, was recognized for hercontributions to providing a safer environment for both patientsand staff.“Kathy is a true leader,” said Dean Teague, chief operatingofficer at CMH. “She strives to continuously improve serviceto our customers and solves problems with great care andconsideration. Through her leadership she inspires her teamto reach their highest potential.”Four other leaders were also nominated. They were KaraHarrer, director of pharmacy; Jim Marcum, manager of security;Bobbie Vess, director of radiology and Heather Wright,director of cardiopulmonary services.TEAM awards were also presented at the 38th AnnualEmployee Awards Banquet held on April 13. They recognizedfour diverse hospital teams for developing and implementingnew and innovative ways of delivering careand raising the bar on patient satisfaction and quality.The honorees were guest services, the hostess program,the smart pump initiative and the rapid medical evaluationteam in the emergency department.Additionally, Safety Champion Awards were presentedto those departments that achieved excellence inhand hygiene. Proper hand washing is key to preventingthe spread of disease and infection.In all, the program honored 163 employees whohave contributed 2,089 years of service, including sixretirees who together gave 163 years of service to CalvertMemorial. The top service award went to ArdeliaNelson, a supervisor in food and nutrition services, for40 years with CMH.Additionally, CMH President and CEO Jim Xinis’25-year milestone was celebrated with a surprise videopresentation and remarks by longtime board memberCliff Stewart. “Being a CEO of an independent hospitalis a highly complex responsibility that requires an indepthknowledge of finance, technology, patient care andquality,” said Stewart. “Our community is so fortunateto have someone of his years of leadership experience.”Retirees Thelma Martinez, post anesthesia careunit, 27 years; Judy Dowell, nine years, behavioral healthunit; Joan Robertson, 21 years, food and nutrition services;Patricia Height, 36 years, food and nutrition services;Joanne Robinson, 24 years, behavioral health unit andGinny Bumgarner, 27 years, administration, were alsohonored for their years of service.Social worker Heidi VanEsselstyn was named by Calvert Memorial Hospitalas Employee of the Year for 2012.CMH Golf Classic Raises Over $60,000 forNew Urgent Care CenterA chilly start gave way to sunny skies as156 players competed for top honors at CalvertMemorial Hospital Foundation’s 24th AnnualGolf Classic on May 20 at Old South CountryClub in Lothian. The popular charity eventraised over $60,000 to help equip the new urgentcare center that CMH is developing forPrince Frederick.CMH President and CEO Jim Xinis saysthe new urgent care center will make it easierfor residents in the central area of the countyto access these services. It is also expectedDiv II WinnersRobert to help Salta, reduce Shawn waiting Salta, times Jason in Linville the hospital’s andBonnie emergency Lucas department. of the DM Group took first place inDivision II at Calvert Memorial Hospital Foundation’sAlthough 24th Annual the Benefit weather Golf Classic. threatened, itLee Warner, Chester Bullard, David Sloper and JayWeinstein outpaced all contenders in Division I atthe popular CMH charity golf tournament.stayed dry and everyone enjoyed a fantasticday with great golf and awesome food. Tournamentco-chairs Pat Petricko and Jay Fowlerexpressed their pleasure with the outstandingturnout.“Our success is entirely due to the incrediblygenerous sponsors, enthusiastic golfersand wonderful volunteers who year after yearcome out to support this great cause,” saidPetricko.According to Foundation Director DixieMiller, the tournament has raised more than$960,000 since it began in 1990. Last year’sproceeds were used to support a new outreachprogram to enhance the care of chronically illpatients after they leave the hospital.After all of the golf, the players made theirway back for a delicious dinner and the awardspresentation. At the awards dinner, Xinis toldattendees, “I hope you know that your contributionreally makes a difference in the care ourhospital is able to provide in our community.”Xinis extended special thanks to breakfastsponsors Nell Chaney and the Old SouthWomen’s Golf Group, lunch sponsors PatPetricko/REMAX 100 and Wanda DeBord ofTitle Max and dinner sponsor RICOH. He alsothanked Hole in One sponsors All AmericanHarley Davidson, Bayside Auto Group, DickinsonJewelers and Winegardner Auto Group.During his remarks, Xinis also recognizedMike Cox, a foundation board memberwho joined the golf committee this year andled the way with a Master’s Club sponsorshipfrom Calvert Wealth Management.He went on to add, “We would also like tothank all of our generous Ryder Club sponsors,including AAA Transport, Leach Wallace,MedStar Health, Networking Concepts andOber, Kaler, Grimes and Shriver. Additionally,there were 12 Open Tournament sponsors,including American Radiology Services, AtkinsonHeating A/C & Refrigeration, CompuDynamics, Crothall, Emergency MedicineAssociates, KPMG, Marathon Capital Management,Medline Industries, NextGen, ROICompanies, SunTrust Bank and Wilmot SanzDiv III WinnersWanda and Michael King with Willie Garrettand Fran Markwith outpaced all contenders inDivision III at the CMH Golf Classic on May 20.Architects.” He gave a special shout out to RobSauls from Capital Foods who donated sunglassesas this year’s gift to the golfers.Taking first place in Division I was JayWeinstein, David Sloper, Chester Bullard andLee Warner of First Financial Resources andThe Warner Companies. Robert Salta, JasonLinville, Bonnie Lucas and Shawn Salta of theDM Group capped the top slot in Division IIand Wanda and Michael King with Fran Markwithand Willie Garrett outpaced all contendersin Division III.

19 Thursday, June 20, 2013The Calvert GazetteNewsmakersKayaking for a CureCHESAPEAKEGETAWAYBy Kimberly AlstonContributing WriterWhen Janelle Baliko was diagnosed as having Crohn’s Disease at 12 years old, comingto terms with the ramifications of the illness – both mental and physical – were achallenge.“I always felt I was different,” Baliko said when asked to remember life as a child.She recalled having to take high doses of steroids, making her face puff up and her appetiteincrease. The medication, she said, played with her mind as well.In high school, she did not want to tell anyone about her Crohn’s because “it was justtoo hard.”“I didn’t want to test how students were going to react,” she said.Having Crohn’s had an impact on her school social life as well. Baliko rememberedhaving to sit on the bench and watch as her field hockey team won the state championshipher senior year because she wasn’t well enough to play.As she got older, Baliko began to recognize Crohn’s as just another part of her life, and haslearned to adjust herself but not let the disease stop her from living. In 2003, Baliko ’s brotherhelped “cure” her of her fear of heights by taking her skydiving for thefirst time. While the experience did not rid her of her fear, the excitementand followed exhaustion did spark an interest in her. In 2004,Baliko “had an itch to go again,” in Arizona, and in the process, withsupport from total strangers, raised $4,000 for a local charity. Whileshe could not participate in that jump due to an upcoming surgery, shedid coordinate the event and raised a lot of awareness.In 2005, Baliko’s “itch” was satisfied and with the help ofthe Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA) the eventwas held in eight different cities. “There are a lot of things that Ihaven’t been able to do because of my illness, so when I’m healthy,I like to push myself,” Baliko said in justification for her skydivingepisodes.In July of this year, Baliko, along with her cousin Daniel Jetteof New Hampshire, will be kayaking through the Connecticut River– 234 miles. Because this is the healthiest Baliko has been in thepast five years, she wanted to try something new. While she has onlybeen kayaking since spring of 2012, with Jette’s encouragement,Baliko will accompany him for roughly 100 miles of the journey.Jette and his family have been kayaking for about five years,and he decided to take Baliko with him on this rum because,“she’s up to most anything.” Jette and a friend will begin kayakingin New Hampshire at “the first place the river is navigationalby boat”. Baliko will join them on day six of the trip, in Massachusetts,and from there, the trio will be traveling about 20 milesand approximately eight hours per day, stopping at various campgroundsalong the river to pass the nights.While the goal is to make it down the river in 11 days, Jetteinsisted that “the main goal is safety,” and he will do his best to takecare of the people he has been charged with taking down the river.Baliko ’s goal in this and other various things she may do inthe future is to allow the disease to become more socially acceptable.“I want to be able to get people talking, but it’s hard,” shesaid. She wants to make Crohn’s a more mainstream and widelyknown disease.So far, she has raised $6,500 in preparation for her kayakingadventure for the CCFA. “The support we’ve received fromstrangers is amazing, just amazing,” she said. To donate or findout more information about Crohn’s, visit www.stayclassy.org/kayakctnews@countytimes.netPhoto courtesy of stayclassy.org/kayakct• 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath• Pier privileges with HOA• Kenwood Beach• 2 blocks to beach• Home needs attention, FX6851June 29 at Noon2056 Chestnut St.Port Republic, MDTranzon Fox, VAAF423TRANZON.COMCalvert GazetteMain News Business1/4 page (4.7x6.2)Thurs., June 13Thurs., June 20888-621-2110Your Online Community forCharles, Calvert, and St. Mary’s CountiesNew to the area? Lifelong resident?Over 250,000Southern Marylanders can’t be wrong!• Stay abreast of local happenings• Check our highly popular classifieds• Speak your mind in the forums• Enter our contests andwin terrific prizesStop by and see whatSouthern Maryland Onlinehas to offer!www.somd.com

The Calvert GazetteThe Calvert Gazette is always looking for more local talent to feature!To submit art or band information for our entertainment section,e-mail sarahmiller@countytimes.net.Thursday, June 20, 2013 20EntertainmentCalendarThursday, June 20• GrooveSpan DuoMonterey’s Restaurant (11753 TruemanRoad, Lusby) – 6 p.m.St. Leonard VFDConcert Series Kicks Off• Mixed BusinessRuddy Duck Brewery (13200 DowellRoad, Dowell) – 7:30 p.m.Friday, June 21• The PiranhasRuddy Duck Brewery (13200 DowellRoad, Dowell) – 9 p.m.• Some AssemblyThe Westlawn Inn (9200 ChesapeakeAvenue, North Beach) – 7:30 p.m.• Three Sixty BandAnthony’s Bar and Grill (10371 SouthernMaryland Blvd, Dunkirk) – 9 p.m.• Bucket ListThe Blue Dog Saloon and Restaurant(7940Port Tobacco Road,Port Tobacco)– 8 p.m.• Angie MillerRunning Hare Vineyard (150 AdelinaRoadPrince Frederick) – 6 p.m.• No Green Jelly BeenzPort Tobacco Marina (7610 ShirleyBlvd.,Port Tobacco Village) – 10 p.m.Saturday, June 22• Uncle Steve’s BandMorris Point Restarant (38869 MorrisPoint Rd Abell) – 6 p.m.• The CollidersRuddy Duck Brewery (13200 DowellRoad, Dowell) – 8 p.m.Photos by Mike Batson PhotographyLocal Musician Sam Grow opened for Country Music Stars Lauren Alaina and Joe Nichols this past Sunday at the St. Leonard VFD Concert Series.Southern Maryland Music FestFeatures Bands, Bars and Poker• One LouderVera’s White Sands Beach Club (1200White Sands Drive, Lusby) – 9:30 p.m.• Kappa and PaulThe Westlawn Inn (9200 ChesapeakeAvenue, North Beach) – 7:30 p.m.• Mike ButlerRunning Hare Vineyard (150 AdelinaRoadPrince Frederick) – 12 p.m.• Price of Freedom Music Fest7th District Optimist (21804 ColtonPoint Road, Avenue) – 2 p.m.• Gracie’s Guys and Gals 25th ReunionRecitalHuntingtown High School (4125 N.Solomons Island Rd, Huntingtown) – 12p.m.• Rock the Dock, Summer ConcertSeriesChesapeake Beach Resort & Spa (4165Mears Ave., Chesapeake Beach) – 6:30p.m.Sunday, June 23Photos by Mike Batson PhotographyMore than a dozen bands took the stage and entertained the crowds during the second Southern Maryland Sun And Music Fest, including Scarletta, left,who closed out the first day of the show, and the Kelly Bell Band, right, who closed out the second day of the festival. The Ruddy Duck, DB McMillians,Montereys Mexican Restaurant, The Greene Turtle, Big Dogs Paradise and DiGiovanni’s in Solomons hosted after parties.• Matt ZimmermanRunning Hare Vineyard (150 AdelinaRoadPrince Frederick) – 1 p.m.

21 Thursday, June 20, 2013The Calvert GazetteCLASSIFIEDSPlacing An Ad Publication Days Important InformationEmail your ad to: cindijordan@countytimes.net orCall: 301-373-4125 or Fax: 301-373-4128. Liner Ads (Noartwork or special type) Charged by the line with the 4 lineminimum. Display Ads (Ads with artwork, logos, or specialtype) Charged by the inch with the 2 inch minimum. Allprivate party ads must be paid before ad is run.Real Estatefor Sale2.8 secluded acres overlooking a pond.Hardwood floors. Fireplace in family room isgreat place to spend the holidays. The kitchenhas many stainless upgrades and over looksthe family room. Separate dining room andliving room. Large master with a room thatcould be used for an office. Large detached3 car garage/shop w/ 800+ sq ft overheadstorage. Hot tub and large back deck. Price:$439,000. Call 240-561-2144.Real Estate RentalsOlder 2 bedroom, 2 bath, 3 story housewith a large living room with fireplaceand separate dining room. Family roomwith fireplace in finished basement thatcan be used as 3rd bedroom. Please emailif interested. References required. Rent:$1000. rentalhouse20628@gmail.comThe Calvert Gazette is published each Thursday.Deadlines are Tuesday at 12 noonOffice hours are: Monday thru Friday 8am - 4pmEmploymentWe are looking for a full time cashier/receptionist to begin immediately! Seekinga very responsible, outgoing, self-motivatedteam player with great customer service skills!Experience is plus! We offer excellent benefitsincluding health care, competitive salary (withexperience), paid holidays/vacations and a funwork environment! If you are interested, pleasecontact Turk at #301-449-5900 or email yourresume to turk@clintoncycles.com.Maintenance SupervisorFor large Adult CommunityMust have supervisory experienceand a strong background inThe trades including electric, plumbingand have a HVAC certificationAs well as a pool certification.Must have excellent customer service skillsGreat pay with benefitsDrug test requiredSend resumes to 240-725-0383OUR WINNERS!CONTACT US TO CLAIM YOUR PRIZE!1st PlaceCurTiS COMMODOreLexinGTOn Park, MD• Swiss army knife - rick’s Jewelers• 4 Tickets Sun & Music Festival• 4 Tickets SOMD Blue Crabs• 4 Tickets Marylandinternational RacewayEmploymentRN’s/LPN’s NeededHomecaRe NuRsiNg comPaNyDay/night shifts avail.peds./young adult homecareCalvert & St. Mary’s Co.Must have 1+years exper.Professional Nursing Services, Inc.410-683-9770 / 888-329-0887RSA lic. # RO2298 DHMH/OCHQFor SaleFOR SALE Thomasville walnut diningroom suite. $1200.00 or best offer.Complete with server, 6 chairs, diningtable with 2 leaves plus table pads, andchina cabinet. Drawers are dovetailed.Please contact Mary at 240-298-1216.The Calvert Gazette will not be held responsible for any ads omittedfor any reason. The Calvert Gazette reserves the right to edit or rejectany classified ad not meeting the standards of The Calvert Gazette. Itis your responsiblity to check the ad on its first publication and call usif a mistake is found. We will correct your ad only if notified after thefirst day of the first publication ran.3RD PlaceALice ScHuLteMecHAnicSviLLe, MD• 12 piece CraftsmanWrench Set from Sears• 2 Tickets SOMDBlue crabs2ND PlacecHRiS HeiSkALuSBy, MD• $50 Gift Certificate to Sneades• 2 Tickets Sun & Music Festival• 2 Tickets SOMDBlue crabsTag SaleAntique, Collectibles,Glasswareand FurnitureFri. June 21 and Sat. June 22From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.650 Ray Road(off of Dalrymple Road)Sunderland, MD 20689410-610-0283 for informationYard SaleSaturday 6/22 8-1 pm & Sunday 6/23Wildewood Shopping center9-3pm. Address: 11101 Prancer Ct.Lusby, Md. 20657.classifieds• NOW HIRING?• GOT A LAWNMOWER TO SELL?• AN APARTMENT FOR RENT?People still turn to theClassifieds first!Readers are activelylooking for your listing!So the next time youwant something soldfast or to find the rightperson for the job...get itin the Classifieds!Calvert GazetteEverything Calvert CountyThe County TimesServing St. Mary’sTo Place Your Ad Call Cindi @301-373-4125 • countytimes.somd.comOur newspapersare also online foreveryone to see!Look Out for OurNext Contest inOur SpecialIndependenceDay Sectionon June 27th!Southern Maryland PublishingThe County Times & Calvert Gazette301-373-412543251 Rescue Lane, Hollywood MD 20636jennifer@somdpublishing.netwww.countytimes.netTEL: 301-373-4125 • FAX: 301-373-4128 • cindijordan@countytimes.net

Out & AboutThe Calvert GazetteCommunity EventsThursday, June 20, 2013 22June All Month Long• Calvert Marine Museum14200 Solomons Island Rd S, Solomons,The museum is open daily from 10 a.m.to 5 p.m. Admission is $7 for adults, $6.00for seniors and military with valid I.D., and$2 for children ages 5 – 12; children under5 and museum members are always admittedfree. For more information about the museum,upcoming events, or membership, visitthe website at www.calvertmarinemuseum.com or call 410-326-2042. Become a fan onFacebook.• Teen Volunteer OpportunityCalvert Library, all branchesTeens, are you looking for a great placeto volunteer this summer? Consider givingback to your community by joining the TeenSummer Reading Volunteer Team at CalvertLibrary. Calvert Library Prince Frederick,Fairview Branch and Southern Branch haveopportunities for teens ages 13-18 interestedin assisting with organizing shelves, preparingcraft materials and helping with the successof the library Summer Reading Programfor children. Volunteer applications are availableat all branches. For Prince Frederick volunteers,please submit an application by Friday,May 17, for a spot in one of the mandatoryorientation sessions. Teen volunteers willwork the weeks between June 17 and August9. For more information contact Robyn Truslowat 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.Thursday, June 20• Family Night PerformanceCalvert Marine Museum, 14200 SolomonsIsland Rd S, Solomons, 7 p.m.Performance by Super MagicMan starringReggie Rice, D.C.’s two-time ComedyMagician of the Year. This family show is ahigh energy, magic production that is filledwith amazing slight of hand, high jinx, audienceparticipation and comedy in the museumauditorium. Admission is $4 per personat the door, cash or check.• NARFE MeetingCove Point Park, Lusby, 12 p.m.Members are asked to bring salads,dips, chips or desserts to share and pleasebring a spouse/guest. Chapter provides maindish, soft drinks, water and table settings.Drive to the pavilion at the end of theentry road.Commissioner Evan Slaugenhaupt willtalk about some of the County’s hot issues!.Our 2014 officers will be installed by JoAnne Groves, Federation VP.Friday, June 21• On Pins and NeedlesCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 CostleyWay 1 to 4 p.m.Bring your quilting, needlework, knitting,crocheting, or other project for an afternoonof conversation and shared creativity.Saturday, June 22• Fossil Field ExperienceCalvert Marine Museum, 14200 SolomonsIsland Rd S, Solomons 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.Visit a local beach and explore the fossilsof Calvert Cliffs with a museum guide.Return to the museum for a guided tour ofour fossil hall. Space is limited. Pre-registrationis required. For more information, call410-326-2042 ext. 41.• The People’s Education ForumGreater Mount Zion Church, 3170 GermanChapel Road, at the intersection with Route231, Prince Frederick, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.The Closing the Gap Coalition willpresent its first public gathering, The People’sEducation Forum. Before you melt intothe summer, come be a part of a conversationabout the school year in Calvert CountyPublic Schools. What were your successes?Frustrations? What obstacles to learning didyou encounter? What suggestions do youhave that would make the educational experiencebetter for all? Join facilitated discussionsaimed at producing a report to hold thesystem accountable for closing achievementgaps. Registration is 8:30 a.m. and the programbegins at 9:15 a.m. Continental breakfast.Call Betsy at 301-455-4932.• End Hunger, Dragon Boat FestivalBay Avenue between 2nd and 5th Streets, 9a.m. to 3 p.m.The following streets will be closed forthe event.Friday, June 21 - 3rd Street between Bayand Chesapeake Avenues, 5th Street betweenBay and Chesapeake Avenues and Bay Avenuefrom 3rd to 7th Streets will close at 4:00p.m. These streets will not reopen until afterthe event is over on Saturday, June 22nd .Friday, June 21 – 1st and 2nd Streets betweenBay and Chesapeake Avenues and BayAvenue from 1st to 3rd Streets will close at 10p.m. These streets will not reopen until afterthe event is over on Saturday, June 22.There will be no thru traffic and noparking allowed on those streets. We apologizefor any inconveniences this may causeyou over the weekend. Please call us at theTown Hall with any questions or concernsregarding these street closings.Sunday, June 23• Thrills and SpillsCalvert Marine Museum, 14200 SolomonsIsland Rd S, SolomonsPublic Opening of “Thrills and Spills:The Golden Era of Power Boat Racing on theMezzanine.”Monday, June 24• Monday Morning MoviesCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 CostleyWay, 10 to 11 a.m.Bring the little ones for movies and astory. We’ll complete a coloring sheet, too.• Teen Summer Book Blitz-LegendCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 CostleyWay, 7 to 8 p.m.From different worlds, June and Dayhave no reason to cross paths—until the dayJune’s brother is murdered. And Day becomesthe prime suspect. Now, caught in theultimate game of cat and mouse, Day is in arace for his family’s survival while June triesdesperately to avenge her brother’s death. Butin a shocking turn of events, the two uncoverthe truth of what has really brought them togetherand the sinister lengths their countrywill go to in order to keep its secrets. Pleaseregister.Tuesday, June 25• Summer Story timeCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 CostleyWay 10 to 10:30 a.m.Children enjoy 30 minutes of books andlanguage through short stories, songs, fingerplaysand flannel stories. No registrationrequired.• Summer FunCalvert Library Fairview Branch at DunkirkFire Department, 3170 West Ward Road,Dunkirk, 2 to 3 p.m.Mad Science brings spectacular scienceentertainment right to you. See crazy chemicalreactions, amazing experiments with air,and even explosions. Discover the secretsbehind some fun magic tricks, or learn howscientists make fireworks. Each show is fullof interactive demonstrations so be preparedto experience just how cool science can be.For kids 5 and up.Wednesday, June 26• Rock the Dock Summer Concert Series:Beach MusicChesapeake Beach Resort & Spa, 4165Mears Ave., Chesapeake Beach – 7 p.m.Wednesdays, June 5, 12, 19 and 26Enjoy an evening of live music at thewaterfront Boardwalk Café at the Rock theDock Summer Concert Series: Beach Music.For more information, call 866-312-5596 orvisit www.chesapeakebeachresortspa.com.Thursday, June 27• Tour of the Maryland ArchaeologicalConservation LabJefferson Patterson Park & Museum, MarylandArchaeological Conservation Laboratory,10515 Mackall Road, St. Leonard – 11a.m.Enjoy a free behind-the-scenes tour ofthe Maryland Archaeological ConservationLaboratory, a state-of-the-art facility thathouses more than 8 million artifacts, includingcollections from every county in Maryland.Visitors can get up close and personalwith our conservators and collections. Grouptours are offered year round for a small fee.Call 410-586-8501 or email jppm@mdp.state.md.us for more information. Reservationsare not required. Thursdays, June 20and 27 (11 a.m. and 1 p.m.)Library EventsThursday, June 20• Resume and Cover Letter WorkshopCalvert Library Prince Frederick (850Costley Way, Prince Frederick) – 1 to 3 p.m.Need help with your resume? Join jobcounselor Sandra Holler in a small groupto learn what makes a strong resume andcover letter. If you have one started, bringit with you so editing can happen on thespot. Please register. 410-535-0291 or301-855-1862Friday, June 21• On Pins & NeedlesCalvert Library Prince Frederick (850Costley Way, Prince Frederick) – 1 to 4 p.m.Bring your quilting, needlework, knitting,crocheting, or other project for an afternoonof conversation and shared creativity.410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862Monday, June 24• Books & ToysCalvert Library Southern Branch (13920H.G. Trueman Road, Solomons) – 10 to 11a.m.Moms, parents, caregivers and yourtots! Book club for mom, playtime for kids!This month’s selection is Language of Flowersby Vanessa Diffenbaugh. 410-326-5289• Monday Morning MoviesCalvert Library Prince Frederick (850Costley Way, Prince Frederick) – 10 to 11a.m.Bring the little ones for movies and astory. We’ll complete a coloring sheet too.410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862• Teen Summer Book Blitz – “Legend”Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850Costley Way, Prince Frederick) – 7 to 8 p.m.From different worlds, June and Dayhave no reason to cross paths—until theday June’s brother is murdered and Daybecomes the prime suspect. Now, caughtin the ultimate game of cat and mouse, Dayis in a race for his family’s survival whileJune tries desperately to avenge her brother’sdeath. But in a shocking turn of events,the two uncover the truth of what has reallybrought them together and the sinisterlengths their country will go to in order tokeep its secrets. Please register. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862Tuesday, June 25• Summer StorytimeCalvert Library Prince Frederick (850Costley Way, Prince Frederick) – 10 to10:30 a.m.Children enjoy 30 minutes of books andlanguage through short stories, songs, fingerplaysand flannel stories. No registrationrequired. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862• Summer FunCalvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, atthe Northeast Community Center (4075Gordon Stinnett Avenue, ChesapeakeBeach) – 10 to 11 a.m.Mad Science brings spectacular scienceentertainment right to you. See crazychemical reactions, amazing experimentswith air, and even explosions. Discover thesecrets behind some fun magic tricks, orlearn how scientists make fireworks. Eachshow is full of interactive demonstrations sobe prepared to experience just how cool sciencecan be. For kids 5 and up. 410-257-2411

23 Thursday, June 20, 2013The Calvert GazetteSenior Citizen NewsCLUES ACROSS1. __ Dhabi, Arabian capital4. Invests in little enterprises8. Stalk of a moss capsule12. Beach material14. Maneuver in a game15. A castrated male chicken16. Write bad checks17. Sewer inhabitants18. Farewell (Spanish)19. Player makes 3 goals inone game22. Greek rainbow goddess23. Tax collector24. Make unhappy27. Hygienic32. Double-reed instrument33. Beetle Bailey’s dog34. Fee, ___, foe, fum35. One dish meal38. Goatlike antelope40. Consumed food41. Peels42. Emerald Isle43. Duties helpful to others45. Fragments of cloth47. Frozen water48. Spanish river49. Stated an inquiry56. Laid-back Californiacounty57. Fearless and daring58. Sound after its source hasstopped59. Blackboard rock60. A domed or vaulted recess61. Six (Spanish)62. French city63. Herringlike clupeid fish64. Oriental sauceCLUES DOWN1. Requests2. Spoken in the Dali regionof Yunnan3. Up to the time of4. Common ankle injury5. Tedium6. 9th Greek letter7. Abnormal closed body sac8. One who obtains pleasurefrom other’s pain9. Long narrative heroicpoem10. Possessed by force11. Autonomic nervoussystem13. Treats with contempt15. Bears20. Before21. Light ringing sound24. Blends of soul andcalypso25. Fall off in intensity26. Gives medicine27. Gross receipts28. Square measures29. Ablaze30. Incapable of flexibility31. Bears, sheep or goats33. An open skin infection36. Effeminate37. Competed in a speed test39. Supplies with air44. Short stays45. Sown a lawn46. 60 min. units (abbr.)48. Second largest Oklahomacity49. Fence picket50. 2nd largest Algerian portcity51. Camel or goat fabrics52. 19th Hebrew letter53. Frosts54. 17th state55. Inquisitorial56. Manuscripts (abbr.)SENIOR LIVINGGet Away For The Day!Enjoy a day at the Newseum, Tuesday,July 2. The Newseum will immerse you inthe world’s greatest news stories. It is an experiencethat blends five centuries of newshistory with up-to-the-second technologyand hands-on exhibits. Lunch will be providedby Wolfgang Puck Catering. The $62fee includes transportation, entrance fee andlunch. Call the Office on Aging at 410-535-4606 or 301-855-1170 for more information.Maryland Access PointThe Calvert County Office on Aging(CCOOA) has been approved to be a MarylandAccess Point (MAP). The MAP programprovides options counseling as well asinformation and assistance to disabled individualsaged 18 and older. Amy Boucher isthe MAP Coordinator for CCOOA. In addition,a staff representative of the SouthernMaryland Center for Independent Living isavailable every Wednesday at Calvert PinesSenior Center, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. to assist disabledpersons aged 18 to 49 years old. Formore information about the MAP program,contact Amy Boucher at 410-535-4606 or301-855-1170.Long-Term Care OmbudsmanLong-term care residents and peoplewith loved ones in nursing and assisted livinghomes need to know that an Ombudsmanis a person who receives, investigatesand attempts to resolve complaints on behalfof long-term care residents. The Ombudsmanis a resource outside the long-termcare facility. Contact an Ombudsman withquestions or concerns regarding residentrights and long-term care facilities, programsand policies. Call Christine Lewis orSandra Hall at the Calvert County Office onAging at 410-535-4606 or 301-855-1170 forfurther information or assistance. There isno charge for the Long-Term Care OmbudsmanProgram services and information iskept confidential.Calvert Pines Senior Center (CPSC)Make eating right easier! Come to apresentation on Maintaining a Healthy DietChecklist, Tuesday, June 25, 10:30 a.m.North Beach Senior Center (NBSC)Enjoy the fun and competition of aTexas Hold ’Em Party, Thursday, June 27,9:30 a.m. Fee: $10 per person.Southern Pines Senior Center (SPSC)Like to play games and looking for away to stay cool this summer? Independentactivities, like board games and Wii games,are available when there is no scheduled activityin the senior center rooms.Local TripEnjoy a theatrical dining experience atMedieval Times Dinner and Tournament,Thursday, August 1. Costumed staff willserve lunch while we are entertained byspectacular horsemanship and pageantry.The $61 fee includes transportation, showand meal.EATING TOGETHER MENULunches are served to seniors aged 60-plus and their spouses through Title IIIC ofthe Older Americans Act. Contributionsare suggested. For reservations or to cancelyour reservations call: Calvert Pines SeniorCenter at 410-535-4606 or 301-855-1170,North Beach Senior Center at 410-257-2549, or Southern Pines Senior Center at410-586-2748.Monday, June 24: Meatloaf, Wheat Bread,Mashed Potatoes, Lima Beans, Fresh FruitTuesday, June 25: Lemon Herb Chicken,Tossed Salad, Sweet Potatoes, Rice, Roll,Fresh FruitWednesday, June 26: Red, White and BluePicnic at Calvert County FairgroundsThursday, June 27: Chicken Cacciatore,Spaghetti, Tossed Salad, Vegetables, Bread,Fresh FruitFriday, June 28: Roast Turkey w/OrangeGlaze, Mashed Potatoes, Zucchini, Roll,Fruit SaladLast Week’sPuzzleSolutionsBayside History MuseumVolunteer WorkshopSaturday, June 22, 201311:00am4025 4th Street, North Beach, MDVolunteer Opportunities* Docents * Special Events * Mailings *All are Welcome ~ Join Us!

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