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3 Thursday, March 28, 2013The Calvert GazetteResidents Question ArmoryRoad ImprovementsBy Sarah MillerStaff WriterArmory Road residents, inPrince Frederick, are not convincedwidening the roads, receivingsidewalks and gaining a trafficcircle will be an improvement.At the open house, approximately30 residents expressedconcerns about tree removal,mosquitoes, morning commute,and change of addresses.Construction will widentravel lanes to 12 feet, with a 10-foot shoulder on each side andsidewalks. Traffic will be routedonto Fairground Road when partsof Armory Road are closed, accordingto Department of PublicWorks Project Manager KarlDeugwillo.Residents living in closedsections will be able to get intoand out of their homes, he told residentswho raised access concerns.The county will install a trafficcircle instead of a traditionalfour-way intersection, an actionprompted by the State HighwayDepartment’s recent preferencefor traffic circles.Calvert is funding the projectwithout any money from the state.All house numbers will remainthe same, Deugwillo said.Road name changes will take effectat the end of the constructionperiod, and affected residents willreceive notice.Sister John Marie, concernedabout preservation of trees andplants, discovered the county willcut down trees to make room forthe improvements, and either replantthem along Armory Road orpay to have them planted in otherpreservation areas, In some cases,old trees will be replaced withsaplings that will take 20 years togrow.“That’s pathetic,” Sister JohnMarie said.Other residents asked aboutCOUNTYNEWSPhoto by Sarah MillerDepartment of Public Works Project ManagerKarl Deugwillo answers questionsregarding the Armory Road improvements.storm water management issuesif the county removes plants. Thecounty will create a storm waterpond to prevent flooding. Deugwilloassured residents mosquitobreeding in the pond has not beena problem in the past.Resident Don Wayatt said,“I just never understood theroundabouts.”He believes the project is a“waste of money.”The project will begin inJune and will last 18 to 24 months,depending upon the weather. Thecurrent low bidder is Great MillsTrading Post from St. Mary’sCounty, a contractor the countyhas worked with during past projects,Deugwillo said.For more information, contactDeugwillo at deugwikr@co.cal.md.us or 410-535-1600, ext.2546.sarahmiller@countytimes.netCommissioners Concerned About Urban AreaBy Sarah MillerStaff WriterThe Board of Commissions learned moreabout their responsibility to work with St.Mary’s county and the Maryland Departmentof Transportation regarding the formation of aMetropolitan Planning Organization. Followingthe briefing, the board may join St. Mary’scounty in a request to reconsider the federallydefined boundaries.After the 2010 national census, the UnitedStates identified urbanized areas with populationsof 50,000 or more with a density of 1,000per square mile.The federal government declared LexingtonPark, Lusby, Solomons, Naval Air StationPatuxent River and parts of Leonardtownmake one urbanized area, which routinelystraddle county lines or state lines, said CalvertDepartment of Planning and Zoning SeniorPlanner Patricia Haddon.Federal law requires the two countieswork together on a future transportation planlinking them together.“It’s a club. It’s not a stick, it’s a club.” respondedCalvert County Commissioner JerryClark.Commissioner Jerry Clark wanted toknow what would happen if the counties refusedto participate.On representative couldn’t remember acase where counties refuse to participate in theMPO. He suggested the state could withholdtransportation funding if the counties do notcomply. Furthermore, he doubted requests tochange the boundaries to follow county lineswill be honoredThe MPO won’t help Calvert or St.Mary’s build a new Thomas Johnson Bridge,he said.The county could send a letter similar toSt. Mary’s asking the MPO be reconsidered,but Miller doubts the request would be granted.Clark did not see a reason to participateother than the threat of taking away what littletransportation Calvert receives.As part of the urbanized area, Calvert andSt. Mary’s will form a memorandum of understandingregarding shared transportation planningand the formation of an MPO. The MPOcould have several subcommittees including abicycle advisory committee or an environmentalcommittee. 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Crime &PunishmentTheft Case:Between March 15 and 16, five unlockedvehicles parked at Sea Oat Court in NorthBeach were entered and all had various papersand owner ID’s thrown about inside the vehiclesas well as in the parking lot and surroundingproperty. One vehicle had $20 stolen fromwithin. DFC J. Norton is investigating.CDS Violation:On March 23 at 12:38 a.m. Dep. A. Mohlerconducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on Md.Rt. 4 and Dares Beach Road in Prince Frederick.He found one of the passengers to bein possession of suspected drugs and arrestedChristopher W. McCarty, 27 of Essex, Md., andcharged him with possession of a Schedule IIdrug; oxycodone and possession with intent touse drug paraphernalia; a plastic bag.CDS Violation:On March 23 at 1:51 a.m.DFC W. Wells responded to thearea of Willows Road and OldWillows Road in ChesapeakeBeach for a suspicious vehicle.Wells observed the driver ofthe vehicle slumped over and knocked on thewindow to wake him. His eyes were bloodshotand he was incoherent. He was in possessionof suspected drugs. Wells arrested ChristopherMichael Shaner, 21 of Chesapeake Beach,and charged him with possession of heroin andpossession of Zanex, and possession with intentto use drug paraphernalia; a plastic straw.Disorderly Conduct:DFC A. Clas arrestedMichael Sean Marshall, 27 ofLusby, on March 23 at 2:15 a.m.after being called to a home inThe Calvert GazetteThe following information is compiled directly from publicly released police reports.On Thursday, March 14 at approximately 9:50 p.m. investigators from the C.I.T. respondedto Calvert Memorial Hospital for the report of a strong-armed robbery that had occurred earlierthat same day. Det. H. Rich made contact with the victim, Michael Charles Barkman, 34 of nofixed address, who advised that approximately four hours earlier he was walking south along NorthPrince Frederick Boulevard when he observed a gold colored 4-door sedan travelling north proceedpast him. A short time later he heard a car stop on the shoulder behind him. He looked back tosee the same gold sedan with 4 black males exiting the vehicle. All four approached him on foot.The victim further advised that he got into a physical altercation with all four males, two of whomare described as being over 6 feet tall and weighing over 250 pounds. The driver of the vehicle isdescribed as having long dreadlocks. The victim reported minor injuries and had a friend drivehim to the emergency room. He stated that the four men made off with his cell phone and $30 to$60 in cash.This incident is currently under investigation. Anyone with further information is asked tocontact Det. Rich at 410-535-1600, ext. 2765.Sheriff’s BlotterCIT BlotterThe following information is compiled directlyfrom publicly released police reports.During the week of March 18 through March 24 deputies responded to 1,515 calls for servicein the community.Citizens with information on the following crimes or any criminal activity in Calvert Countywho wish to report it anonymously can now access the Calvert County Crime Solvers link throughthe Sheriff’s Office website.Go to www.co.cal.md.us/residents/safety/law/sheriff/ and click on the Crime Solvers link toleave an anonymous tip on-line. Information leading to the arrest and conviction of a suspect couldresult in a $1,000 reward.Lusby for a disorderly subject. The complainantstated that Marshall was arguing with herand acting disorderly. Marshall continued toact in a disorderly manner after being told byClas to stop. He was charged with disorderlyconduct and failure to obey a lawful order.Burglary:Unknown suspect(s) entered the unlockedgarage of a home in the 5800 block of StephenReid Road in Huntingtown sometime betweenMarch 19 and 23. A yellow DeWalt miter sawvalued at $300 was stolen. DFC P. Aurich isinvestigating.Theft:Two victims reported to DFC A. Clas thatsomeone stole guns from their home on CatalinaDrive in Lusby sometime between March9 and 24. One R&G black .22 caliber revolverwith brown grips, one Ruger 9mm black semiautomatichandgun, one Randle .45 caliberstainless steel semiautomatic handgun, magazinesand a black holster, all together valued at$1,770, were taken. DFC Clas is continuing theinvestigation.CDS Violation:On March 24 at 8:02 p.m.DFC J. Denton conducted atraffic stop on a vehicle forerratic driving on Md. Rt. 4south near Sherry Lane inPrince Frederick. He foundthe driver, later identified as Marko Ingo Roy,23 of Lusby, to be impaired by alcohol and/or drugs. Roy was arrested and charged withDWI and also charged with possession of aSchedule I drug; K2 (synthetic marijuana).Possession of Synthetic Marijuana:On March 15 at 11:06 p.m.Trooper S. Lewis responded to amotor vehicle collision on Rt. 231 inPrince Frederick. One of the drivers,Ashley V. Brumm, 29 of Mechanicsville,was found to be in possessionof synthetic marijuana and drug paraphernalia.She was transported tothe hospital for injuries sustained inthe accident. Charges are pending.Possession of Marijuana:On March 17 at 21:20 p.m.Trooper First Class Sorensonstopped a vehicle for traffic violationson Rt. 4 at Camaleer Pass inSunderland. A strong odor of burntmarijuana was detected emittingfrom the vehicle. A passenger inthe vehicle, Caroline R. Rayle, 20 ofDunkirk, was found to be in possessionof marijuana. She was chargedand incarcerated at the CalvertCounty Detention Center.Possession of Xanax:On March 17 at 11:53 p.m.Trooper First Class Wiersma respondedto a citizen’s report of apossible drunk driver on Rt. 4 inPrince Frederick. TFC Wiersmalocated the vehicle in the parking lotof the WAWA in Prince Frederick.The driver, Joseph C. Guidotti, 30 ofHuntingtown, was arrested for drivingunder the influence. A searchrevealed Xanax and Suboxone in hispossession for which he did not havea prescription. He was charged andincarcerated to the Calvert CountyDetention Center.False Statement to Police Officer:On March 20 at 10:15 a.m.,Trooper First Class Wiesemannstopped a vehicle for traffic violationson Rt. 4 at Cove Point Rd. inLusby. Investigation revealed thatBay V. Dinh, 50 of Silver Spring,gave false identification in an attemptto avoid arrest for drivingwithout a license. He was chargedand incarcerated at the CalvertCounty Detention Center.Theft and Possession of Drugs:On March 20 at 5 p.m. TrooperFirst Class Saucerman responded tothe K-Mart in Prince Frederick for areported theft. Michael W. Thorne,39 of Waldorf, was found in possessionof numerous DVD’s he attemptedto steal from the store. Additionally,he was found in possession ofdrugs for which he did not have aprescription. He was charged andincarcerated at the Calvert CountyDetention Center.Trespassing:On March 21 at 12:45 a.m. CorporalStern responded to the 3900block of James Lane in ChesapeakeBeach for a reported trespasser.Kevin P. Goetz, 25 of Lothian, wasarrested for trespassing and transportedto the Prince Frederick Barrackfor processing. He was chargedand released.Possession of Suboxone:On March 21 at 4:03 p.m.Trooper First Class Merkelsonstopped a vehicle on Rt. 4 at DorisThursday, March 28, 2013 8MSP BlotterThe following information is compiled directly from publicly released police reports.Dr. in Owings, for traffic violations.Thomas R. Lee, IV, 27 of Owingsand Patrick D. Willoughby, 38 ofHuntingtown, were both found to bein possession of Suboxone for whichthey did not have a prescription.Both were arrested and incarceratedat the Calvert County DetentionCenter.Burglary:On March 22 at 3:48 a.m.Trooper First Class Logsdon respondedto the 100 block of CalvertSquare Dr. in Prince Frederick for areported burglary. A vacant storewas broken into and drywall wasdamaged as the suspects attemptedto break into an adjacent business.Investigation continues.Possession of Drugs:On March 22 at 10:20 a.m.Trooper First Class R. Lewis stoppeda vehicle for traffic violations on Rt.4 at Plum Point Rd. in Huntingtown.Christopher D. Lipp, 28 of ChesapeakeBeach, was placed under arrestfor driving with a suspendedlicense. Lipp was also found to bein possession of heroin; Clonazepamand Suboxene strips. He was incarceratedat the Calvert County DetentionCenter.Burglary:On March 22 at 2 p.m., TrooperFirst Class West responded to the9200 block of Baker St. in Dunkirkfor a reported suspicious vehicle.TFC West located and stopped thevehicle. The driver, Raymond E.Goode, 47 of Dunkirk, was arrestedafter further investigation revealedhe had broken into a vacant homeand stole numerous appliances.He was incarcerated at the CalvertCounty Detention Center.DUI, Child Neglect:On March 23 at 8:50 p.m.,Trooper First Class Saucermanstopped a vehicle on Rt. 4 at ParranRd. in Lusby. Andrea D. Brady, 32of Waldorf, was arrested for drivingunder the influence. The four-yearolddaughter of Brady was found unsecuredin the front passenger seat ofthe vehicle. Brady was arrested forDUI and after consultation with theState’s Attorney’s Office, chargesare pending for Child Neglect andChild Endangerment. She was incarceratedat the Calvert County DetentionCenter.Theft:On March 24 at 2:47 p.m.Trooper Rowe responded to the 200block of Buckskin Trail in Lusby fora reported theft. Raymond A. Robinson,23 of Prince Frederick, wasarrested for stealing a laptop computerfrom the victim’s residenceduring a party. He was incarceratedat the Calvert County DetentionCenter.Theft:On March 23 10:15 p.m. TrooperMatthews responded to the 2300block of Cape Leonard Rd. in St.Leonard for a reported theft. Therear registration plate was stolenfrom the victim’s vehicle.

Spotlight OnThe Calvert GazetteThursday, March 28, 2013 10Students Present Turning Points in History2013 Calvert County History Fair ResultsCategory Name School Title Teacher RankAidan GlowackiMiranda Warning: A Turning Point in American Ms. Martus HonorableNMSLegal HistoryMentionResearch PaperCatherine ScottThurgood Marshall’s Pursuit of Educational Ms. LandJunior DivisionPPMSAdvancerEquality in MarylandSamuel Matthews NMS The Protestant and Catholic Reformation Ms. Deresky AdvancerQuinn RobertsEdwin Hubble: The Man Who Found the Universe Ms. Wolfe HonorableNHSOutside the UniverseMentionResearch Paper Jason ReidThe Legacy of Rachel Carson: Silent Spring Ms. Sanner AdvancerCHSSenior DivisionSprings the Environmental MovementDylan ElliottHistory’s Forgotten Turning Point? The Wars of Ms. Sanner AdvancerCHSthe Roses and the Birth of Modern EnglandBrock DanielMs. Case HonorableIndividualWHMS Wright to the MoonMentionExhibitMcKenna Fossile PPMS Dr. Jonas Salk and the Polio Vaccine Ms. Fallica AdvancerJunior DivisionNathan Poteet MCMS President FDR and the New Deal Ms. Thornton AdvancerNicholas ProulxMr. Lagana HonorableCHS Navajo Code Talkers: An Unbreakable CodeIndividualMentionExhibitWill BuryFreedom from Fear in the Fields: The International Mr. HallAdvancerHHSSenior DivisionCampaign to Ban LandminesMichael Matteson CHS The Zimmerman Telegram: A Turning Point Ms. Sanner AdvancerJohnna Parlett and AnnaMr. Fournier HonorableNMS The Bombing of Pearl HarborPattersonMentionGroup ExhibitCaroline Orr and KatelynMs. Davies AdvancerJunior DivisionMCMS Transcontinental RailroadHarringtonCamryn Arnstein and MorganMs. LandAdvancerPPMS The Beatles and the British InvasionBeaversMackenzie Baker, TiffanyMs. Sanner HonorableCHS Turning Points of Judaism During the HolocaustDang and Isabella GhollMentionGroup ExhibitChristine Ims, ChristianaMr. Cunningham AdvancerSenior DivisionHHS The Battle of AntietamNisbet and Laura OsborneNicole Altomare and CatherineMs. Sanner AdvancerCHS The Beatles and the British InvasionLaheyGabriella SmithMr. Muffley HonorablePPMS The History of Hershey ChocolateMentionIndividual Christa ClarkA Whole New Ball Game: The All-American Girls Ms. Martus AdvancerNMSDocumentaryProfessional Baseball LeagueJunior Division Alexander RoperMs. LandAdvancerAndrew Carnegie: Revolutionizing America'sPPMSInfrastructureCategory Name School Title Teacher RankIndividual Sam DamaloujiMs. Sanner AdvancerDocumentaryCHS The Creation of the Panama CanalSenior Division Trevor PenixCHS DNA: Discoveries Need AttentionMs. Sanner AdvancerAnna Kelly, Kayla Horton andWalt Disney and Mickey Mouse: CulturalMs. Kallfelz HonorableSMSGroupKelsey RaleyRevolutionMentionDocumentary Jon Bury and Michael Fowler PPMS A Titanic Change in Maritime Safety Ms. Penix AdvancerJunior Division Olivia Fowler and NicoleMs. LandAdvancerPPMS The United States’ Early CensusKuderskiGroupRebekah Harris and AmandaThe Surrender at Appomattox: One Step Towards Mr. Cunningham HonorableHHSDocumentary OrtizEqualityMentionSenior Division Kalin Black, Meade MorrisonMr. Moreland AdvancerHHS Radar: A Turning Point in the Battle of Britainand Brett NicholsIndividual Colleen Larson PPMS Marie Curie Ms. Land AdvancerPerformance Dia Brown PPMS Sojourner Truth: A Turning Point in History Ms. Land AdvancerJunior Division Gracie Knudson PPMS 19 th Amendment Ms. Fallica AdvancerIndividualWebsitePhillip Means NMS Naval Warfare: Sonar’s Impact at Sea Ms. Keith HonorableMentionJunior Division Jennifer Corser PPMS Sikorsky VS-300: A Turning Point in History Ms. Fallica AdvancerBy Sarah MillerStaff WriterLast Saturday, Plum Point MiddleSchool hosted Calvert County’s 2013History Fair with its theme “TurningPoints in History: People, Ideas, Events.”Students can begin work on yearlyhistory projects as hear as the day followingNational History Day in June,according Scott McComb, CCSP supervisorover history fair.Students work through a “longand involved process” to create theirprojects.Beginning in October each year,teachers and media center staff assist tudentsin locating and utilizing primaryand secondary sources for their project.“It’s all about taking a challengingresearch process and breaking it downinto its essential components,” McCombsaid, adding teachers encourage studentsto select topics they enjoy becausethey will spend months reading and researchingthe subject.Courtesy photoSchools hold individual historyfairs and send the three top entries to the county fair. The county sends the two top entries tothe state fair, and the state sends two participants to the national history fair in College Park.The theme for 2014 will be “Geography in History: Impact, Influence, Change.”sarahmiller@countytimes.netIndividualWebsiteSenior DivisionGroup WebsiteJunior DivisionGroup WebsiteSenior DivisionColin Taeschner MCMS The 1968 Tet Offensive in the Press: The Turning Ms. Davies AdvancerPoint in the Vietnam WarHannah Russell HHS Title IX: A Turning Point in U.S. History Mr. Kerwin HonorableMentionMichaela Pitcher CHS IVF: Changing Infertile Couple’s Lives Forever Ms. Sanner AdvancerCarli Stewart CHS The Transforming Impact of the Printing Press Ms. Sanner AdvancerKyle Hurley, Tommy Munley WHMS The Beatles Mr. Lusby Honorableand Ryan RiceMentionJessica Davis and Joanna WHMS Henry Ford: Moving America into the Fast Lanes Mr. Lusby AdvancerMellenPeyton Fort, KathleenSMS Monkeynauts and Space Chimps Ms. Kallfelz AdvancerMcClellan and Haley MoomauHailey Deaner and CharlieHarrisMichael Butcher and ChrisHowesPHS 9/11 Air Transportation Safety Ms. Crosby AdvancerCHS The Beginning of the Korean War Ms. Sanner AdvancerMabel A. Briscoe Award for the Best 2013 Junior Division History Fair ProjectAndJ. Blaine Adams Award for the Best 2013 Senior Division History Fair ProjectSponsored by the Dominion FoundationName Project Title Teacher SchoolMost OutstandingJunior Division:Sojourner Truth: A Turning Point in History Ms. Land PPMSDia BrownMost OutstandingSenior Division:DNA: Discoveries Need Attention Ms. Sanner CHSTrevor PenixPi Run Draws 120 RunnersHISTORY FAIR SPECIAL CAREGORY AWARDSSpecial Award Name Name TitleSchoolAward for Excellence in African American History Brendan McCrae Avenging Angel: Joe Louis MCMSAward for Excellence in African American HistoryNina St. HillaireBrown v. Board of EducationDanielle FryePPMSAward for Excellence in Law Related Studies Gracie Knudson The 19th Amendment: Turning Point in History PPMSAward for Excellence in Maryland History Jillian Gray Chesapeake Gold: The Oyster NMSAward for Excellence in the Study of Science & Technology McKenna Fossile Jonas Salk and the Polio Vaccine PPMSAward for Excellence in the Study of Science & Technology Jim Kong Faraday’s Discovery: A Shocking New Future NMSAward for Excellence in the Study of Science & Technology Nicholas Matthews The Radio Proximity Fuse NMSAward for Excellence in Humanitarian Studies William Bury Freedom from Fear in the Fields: Landmines HHSAward for Excellence in Military History Allison Gordon Pearl Harbor A Turning Point in History PPMSAward for Excellence in Military HistoryKalin BlackBrett NicholsRadar: A Turning Point in the Battle of BritainHHSMeade MorrisonAward for Excellence in Women’s HistoryA Whole New Ball Game:Christa ClarkThe All-American Girls Professional Baseball LeagueNMSAward for Excellence in Religious Studies Josie-Ellen Smith Brigham Young & the Mormon Migration to Utah SMSAward for Excellence in Native American HistoryIndian Boarding Schools and their EffectKaylee Grenieron the Past, Present and FuturePPMSSpecial Category Awards Made Possible by the Generous Support of the Following DonorsHistory Fair Benefactors (Gifts of $250.00 or more)Blaine AdamsCalvert County Public SchoolsBoyd King Electronics/Radio ShackThe Dominion FoundationCalvert Council of American LegionsEducate & CelebrateCalvert County Government/Calvert Heritage CommitteeMaryland Humanities CouncilCalvert County Historical SocietySenator Thomas V. Mike Miller, Jr.Silver Star Donors (Gifts of $100.00 or more)Calvert Physical Therapy and Sports MedicineOptimist Club of CalvertDr. Christopher ClarkeQuality Built Homes, Inc.Ms. Mary McHughMs. Rose Crunkleton – AttorneyMcComb Consulting and Gov Sons of the American Legion Post 206On Saturday, March 16th the Patuxent High School Cross Country Team and Mu Alpha Theta National MathematicsHonor Society hosted the 6th Annual Patuxent Pi Mile Trail Run/Walk at Patuxent High School. More than 120 runnersshowed up to brave the 3.14 mile trail. There were forty pies available as prizes, most freshly baked by supportersof the cross-country team and math club.High school runners dominated the race. The overall winner was Trent Herzog from Lusby, who ran the course in19 minutes, 7 seconds. Behind him was Jordan Blankenship from Calvert High School (19:26), followed by Ben Arisfrom Prince Frederick (19:35). The top female was a repeat champion, Courtney Mattson, who finished in 22:47. Followingher were Hannah Aris (22:59), also of Calvert High School, and Scottie Morris (23:17) from Lexington Park. Thewinners of the master’s division were Perry Rapp from Lexington Park (20:54) and Kitty Smith from Lusby (30:30).Gregory Weldon of Lexington Park won the Senior Division in the Pi Memorization Contest by reciting 205 digitsfrom memory. Benjamin Manuel from Lusby won the Junior Division by reciting 50 digits. During the exhibitionpie-eating contest, chocolate and vanilla pie flew everywhere as returning champion Mark Schwab of Lusby edged outTrent Herzog, eating seven pies to Herzog’s six in the two-minute time limit.All proceeds go to Patuxent High School’s cross country team and Mu Alpha Theta National Mathematics HonorSociety. Complete race results can be found at mablyb.googlepages.com/xc.Kristen Ellis and George Sisson

11 Thursday, March 28, 2013The Calvert GazetteBOE Studies NorthernCalvert RedistrictingThe Bloomin BesT For All oFYour eAsTer Flowers & GiFTsBy Sarah MillerStaff WriterCalvert schools are moving forward withplans to redistrict boundaries around BeachElementary School.During the March 21 Board of Educationmeeting, Superintendent Jack Smith said theassigned committee may suggest two tentativeplans at the May 23 work session.Chesapeake Beach Town Council requestedthis redistricting study.The committee is comprised of Beach,Windy Hill, Plum Point and Sunderland elementaryschool representatives, staff from thedepartments of transportation, student servicesand facilities, the Chesapeake Beach towncouncil and a representative from the CalvertCounty Department of Community Planningand Building.No transfer requests for students in thefour affected schools will be processed whileredistricting is under consideration, accordingto Executive Director of Administration KimberlyRoof.Pushing for STEM to TakeRoot with Area StudentsCollege Highlights Science, Engineering,Technology, Math during AprilPreparing students to fulfill the highpayingtechnical jobs of the future is a top priorityfor the College of Southern Maryland,which has expanded its focus on science,technology, engineering and mathematics(STEM) to include a wider variety of eventsfor students and educators.Spotlight on STEM, April 12 to 20, hostedby CSM and other key partners, includesfive community outreach events and activitiesover two weeks and is expected to draw morethan 3,500 students, educators and industryleaders.Destination CollegeOn April 12, middle school studentsfrom Calvert, Charles and St. Mary’s countieswill visit CSM campuses to participatein hands-on STEM activities to create awarenessof careers and post-secondary educationopportunities in science fields.LEGO Robotics Championship—JuniorDivisionThe college’s robotics competition hasreached more than 5,000 participants over theyears to become the premier robotics competitionamong area elementary and middleschool students. The April 13 competitionprovides future engineers and scientists anopportunity to spotlight their skills and talentsin the construction of their robots, programming,driving and strategy—with an emphasison teamwork.Career and College Readiness EventEducators, counselors and students fromCalvert, Charles and St. Mary’s counties willconverge April 17 to discuss “Is an educationenough in the 21st century?” Entrepreneurand author Chad Foster and professional educatorDr. Tara Ebersole will lead discussion.Student Success Mid-Atlantic RegionalConferenceThe Student Success Mid-Atlantic RegionalConference April 19 is a day-long conferencefor K-12 teachers, administrators andStaff members Leanne Meisinger andLinda Flanagan briefed the board on the affectsof the common core curriculum.“All evidence shows we are not sufficientlypreparing our students,” Meisingersaid. Smith added 15 to 20 percent of studentsgraduating from Calvert do not have the toolsnecessary to enter the College of SouthernMaryland, or a non-competitive undergraduateschool without remedial courses. Thispercentage is lower than surrounding counties,Smith said, but celebrating that fact is“like being happy about a slightly bad thing.”Students and teachers will have gradestandards to meet, Flanagan said. 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The Calvert GazetteThursday, March 28, 2013 12STORYDemocratic House Approves 85% Gas Tax HikesOur TakeDem’s Announce Free Volt forEvery Apartment DwellerSt. Mary’s County DelegateJohn Bohanan, along with his fellowDemocrat’s around the stateof Maryland (with the exception ofJohnny Wood) have voted to approveGovernor O’Malley’s proposalto increase the tax you pay ona gallon of gas by an astonishing 85percent. If you are one of those gasguzzling diesel users, well shameon you, your tax will be increased102 percent per gallon.This comes on the heels of 32tax and fee increases the Democrat’sin Maryland have passed inthe last 7 years, totaling $2.3 billionper year in increased taxes we arealready paying. Now another $800million per year we will have topony up at the gas pumps.Of course they did cut us abreak on the gas tax, most of the increasedtax won’t happen until afterthe next election. Thank goodness.Bohanan’s re-election campaignis said to be promising a tax payerfunded “free Chevy Volt for anyonemaking less than $50,000 per year”.His new pitch will be: “vote for meand get your free Volt before gashits $6 per gallon”.Now for all you rich folks makingmore than $50,000 per yearyou probably would rather the fullamount of the tax go into effect rightaway so that the poor folks couldget their Volt’s sooner, but hey, whatwould Bohanan and Roy Dyson andMike Miller campaign on, highergas prices? Give them credit, theyare smarter than that and they arepretty darn sure you are not.Plus, once the next election isover, we never have to worry againabout any delays in raising the taxwe pay on every gallon of gas. Theincrease from 23.5 cents per gallonto 43.7 cents per gallon will befully implemented soonafter Bohanan, Dyson,and Miller are reelected.And evenbetter still, afterthat the gas tax youpay will automaticallyincrease eachyear based uponthe Consumer PriceIndex.These guys are just too smart.How did they ever think of that, automaticincreases in gas taxes everyyear without having to vote! Wow,the re-election campaigns are besidethemselves. “Vote for me and getyour free Volt before gas prices hit$6 per gallon plus I promise I willnever vote for a gas tax increase”.With automatic compoundinggas tax increases going into effectevery year the gas tax increasecould easily double again in as littleas 10 years. Thank goodness.Now, surely Dyson’s 20-yearoldcampaign promise to build a newThomas Johnson Bridge will finallybecome a reality. “I’m giving thepoor folks a new Volt, and I’m goingto give you a shiny new bridge”.The official campaign flyers are setto come out April 1 of 2014. Thistime Dyson will photo shop his ownhead onto someone else’s body holdingwads of cash, just like he did tohis opponent 8 years ago. We havebeen told the headline will read:“Look, I’ve got all this money tobuild you a new bridge”.Don’t worry Dyson, this wizardryhas worked for you before,surely the voters won’t know that itis Martin O’Malley’s body holdingfists full of money not yours. Afterall, it’s just campaign material,shame on us for believing it’s true.By the way, is O’Malley really goingto spend all the gas tax moneyon new light rail lines for Baltimoreand Montgomery County? (OK, anew 6 foot walking bridge acrossthe St. Mary’s River in Great Millswill probably work just fine).Will these new light rail linesreally lose hundreds of millionsof dollars each year like the existinglight rail lines do? Wouldn’t itbe better to just buy everyonein Urban Maryland a newPrius? Bohanan, youknow those high nosefolks would never gofor the lowly Volt,would you?A little satireis healing for a sickpublic policy.By Alex PanosStaff WriterEvery Republican Votes ‘No’The Maryland House of Delegates passeda historic tax increase last week.Elected officials approved an 85 percentincrease in tax on gasoline sales, raising taxesover the next three years and tying it to costof inflation after.The gas tax will increase from 23.5 centsper gallon to 27.3 cents in 2014, and 35.5 in2015 and 43.7 by 2016.Majority of the increase does not take effectuntil 2015, after the next election.The majority of Southern Maryland delegates– John Bohanan, James Proctor, JosephVallario, and Peter Murphy – supported thebill, following party lines.Anthony O’Donnell, John Wood Jr. andMark Fisher opposed the bill.The tax revenue collected will be used tomaintain roads and transportation services.However, word from several local delegatesis that the revenue will be used to maintainBaltimore’s transit line and build infrastructurein urban areas.Wood voted against the gas tax increasebecause of its negative impact on people livingin rural areas, who lack access to masstransportation systems.Wood said it is pointless to support somethingthat will cost the citizens of St. Mary’scounty when they get nothing for it in return.“They have said nothing about what they’regoing to do for the roads out here.”Wood put it in the simplest terms hecould think of – Maryland Governor MartinO’Malley does not care about the average joein St. Mary’s county.St. Mary’s County Commissioner ToddMorgan strongly opposes the gas tax, andquestioned how the state can impose a gastax on people in rural areas, where walking,mass transportation and monorails are not anoption.“Rural counties do have concerns, andit’s not just about funding the mass transitneeds in Baltimore,” Morgan said.O’Donnell has heard claims the moneywill go toward bridge repairs and replacements,but he does not believe that will be thecase. “Anybody thinking this money will gotoward the Thomas Johnson Bridge is crazy,”

13 Thursday, March 28, 2013The Calvert GazetteSTORYDelegate John Bohanan said about the gastax – for a few dollars more – “the priceof a cup of coffee a month” – the state canbegin resolving some of the issues.“We can’tstop it,”John Wood Jr.conceded.“We don’thave enoughvotes in arural area.”O’Donnell added the price of gasis already volatile, and raising the pricefurther is the last thing the governmentshould be considering. Economy can’thandle a gas tax increase right now becauseit raises the cost of living across theboard.Fisher believes the increase will hurtsmall businesses, retirees and anyonewho has to drive on a daily basis.“People are struggling,” Fisher said.“It’s not the right time to have an increase[in gas tax].”Wood says about 65 percent of St.Mary’s residents drive up to 100 miles fortheir morning commutes into Washington,D.C. and Baltimore.For many Southern Marylanders,driving to and from work and the grocerystore is the only option.Though he acknowledges the needfor road maintenance, Wood believes thetiming for the tax hike is terrible.He says the money taken out of thetransportation trust fund over the last severalyears and moved to the general fundwould have been a big help to completingsome much needed road work.Furthermore, the tax is taking placeduring a time when unemployment is high– and Wood believes many more peopleare unemployed that haven’t reported it tothe government.The lower and middle class will behit harder with the new gas tax, he continued,because higher income householdscan better adapt.Wood noted, in his opinion the newgas tax will dwarf the previous three majortax trust funds that have already beenpassed.“It’s something that we cannot affordto do right now,” Wood said, notingprogression is going the “wrong way.”Despite his strong opposition of thebill, Wood claimed once Charles, PrinceGeorge’s, Montgomery counties and BaltimoreCity got behind the bill, the votingin the House was only a formality.“We can’t stop it,” he conceded. “Wedon’t have enough votes in a rural area.”Morgan anticipates prices of products,especially food grown by localfarmers, to rise because it will be moreexpensive to operate farm machinery andtransport goods.Morgan said future county commissionerswill be left figuring out how tofund road maintenance.“We’re put between a rock and ahard place,” Morgan said.A last minute amendment to preventthe government from borrowing moneyfrom the transportation fund was voteddown.According to Fisher, without a lockon the transportation fund, the moneybecomes “a slush fund for anything andeverything. It completely undermines theideas of truth in taxation in Maryland.”Bohanan, on the other hand, says thegas tax hike is the only way to bring revenueinto the state, and no other alternativewas brought to the table.The Washington, DC metropolitanarea features the worst commuter trafficin the country, Bohanan said, and for afew dollars more – “the price of a cup ofcoffee a month” – the state can begin resolvingsome of the issues.He added, a Thomas Johnson Bridgewill never be built unless some sort of taxis imposed.Because the bill is a tax, Marylandcitizens cannot take it to referendum tovote on.The bill will now move to the Senate,where it is anticipated to continuethrough the ranks.“I’m sure it’ll pass the Senate.”Wood said. “Not by a wide margin, butit will pass.”Fisher also believes the tax will passthrough the senate easily, and Marylandresidents will pay the price.alexpanos@countytimes.netSarah Miller contributed to this story.There are Easter Eggs hidden throughout thisweek’s paper. 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Sp rtsThe Calvert GazetteMoreland Begins Title DefenseWith Victory in Potomac OpenerBy Doug WatsonContributing WriterBudds Creek, Md. - Waldorf’s Kenny Moreland,the defending Potomac speedway late model track champion,scored a convincing win in last Friday night’s 35-lap Cody Endicott memorial. The win for Moreland, washis fourth-career late model feature score at Potomac,and earned him a cool $2,000 payday.Moreland and fellow front-row starter Dale Hollidgebrought the field to the initial waving of the greenflag. Moreland wasted little time as he blasted into therace lead as the field exited turn-two. From that point on,it would be a race for second, as Moreland would eventuallygo on to lead all 35-laps. As Moreland lead, JamieLathroum and JT Spence, swapped second and third inthe early-going of the event before mechanical issuestook Lathroum from the race on lap 12. Spence wouldchase Moreland to the finish, however, have to settle forrunner-up honors.“This is a great way to start the season.” Morelandstated in his post-race interview. “The top was prettygood tonight and I ran the car as hard as I could becauseI knew who was behind me and I knew they werecoming.”Changes made to his winning Rocket prior to thefeature was key in Moreland‘s victory.“We tweaked on the car until feature time,” saidMoreland. “Joey (Pingleton) has been such a big part ofour success and he had this car just about perfect tonightand I can never forget mom and dad and all the rest of thecrew, they do a great job.” Hollidge held steady for third,David Williams was fourth and Deane Guy rounded-outthe top-five. Williams was the heat winner for the 10-cars on hand.2007 limited late model track champion DerrickQuade was victorious in the 20-lap limited late modelheadliner. Quade started on the pole and lead lap-one beforeKyle Lear assumed the race lead on lap-two. Quadethen found the topside of the speedway to his liking andre-took the top-spot for good from Lear on lap-four.Quade would then have to survive a lap 18 caution, butwould hold-off Tyler Emory over the final two circuitsto post his seventh-career Potomac limited late modelfeature win. Lear held on for third, Robbie Emory wasfourth and Tommy Wagner Jr. completed the top-five.Quade took the heat win over the 12-car field.2011 Winchester speedway pure stock championMike Corbin was the winner of the 16 lap street stockfeature. Corbin started on the pole and would lead everylap, but it was by no means an easy win. Kyle Nelsonhounded Corbin for the final 10 laps but was unable tomake the pass and would settle for second. Darren Alveycame home third, Barry Williams Sr. was fourth withEd Pope Jr. rounding out the top-five. Alvey was the heatwinner.In the 15-lap hobby stock feature Matt Tarbox madeit look easy as he started on the pole and would cruise tothe win. As Tarbox lead, Jerry Deason and Jamie Sutphinbattled furiously before Sutphin secured the spot forgood on lap 14, but was unable to reel-in Tarbox. Deasonwould take third, Greg Morgan was fourth and defendingchampion John Burch was fifth. Burch was the heatwinner.In the nightcap 12-lap ucar feature it was defendingtrack champion Kevin Pollard scoring the win. Kevintook the lead from his father, Mark Pollard on lap-five,and would lead the remaining circuits to preserve thewin. Ryan Clements was third, Billy Hill fourth withGeoff Carey rounding out the top-five.Late model feature finish1. Kenny Moreland 2. JT Spence 3. Dale Hollidge4. David Williams 5. Deane Guy 6. Colt White 7. KyleHardy 8. Jamie Lathroum 9. Ray Kable Jr. 10. ScottCross (DNS)Limited late model feature finish1. Derrick Quade 2. Tyler Emory 3. Kyle Lear 4.Robbie Emory 5. Tommy Wagner Jr. 6. Dave Adams7. John Imler 8. Brandon Long 9. Billy Tucker 10. WaltHomberg 11. James Carte 12. Jimmy Jessmer Jr. (DNS)Street Stock feature finish1. Mike Corbin 2. Kyle Nelson 3. Darren Alvey4. Barry Williams Sr. 5. Ed Pope Jr. 6. Mike Latham 7.Michael Carter 8. Mike Raleigh 9. Marty Hanbury 10.Chuck Bowie 11. Johnny OliverHobby stock feature finish1. Matt Tarbox 2. Jamie Sutphin 3. Jerry Deason 4.Greg Morgan 5. John Burch 6. Matt Krickbaum 7. PhilLang 8. Jonathon Raley 9. Race Alton 10. Tommy Randall11. Sam Archer 12. Billy CrouseU-car feature finish1. Kevin Pollard 2. Mark Pollard 3. Ryan Clements4. Billy Hill 5. Geoff Carey 6. Speed Alton 7. CoreySwaim 8. Megan Mann 9. Mikey Latham 10. EricaBailey 11. Cori French 12. Sam Raley 13. DJ Powell 14.Charlotte Ball (DNS)Swap Meet, Test, Tune at MIROn Saturday, March 30 Maryland International Racewaywill host the Spring MIR Performance Swap Meet andTest & Tune with time runs, grudge runs, testing, and tuningall day. Buy, sell or trade, and turn those extra parts inyour garage into cash, or find the extra parts you need at agood buy. IHRA chassis certifications will also be available.The event is open to streetcars, racecars, street bikes, dragbikes, and junior dragsters. There will be a free $1,000 towin gambler’s race held for E.T. bracket racers. This is agreat opportunity for racers to settle those grudge matchesat the strip. Gates will open at 9 a.m. and the event will beconcluded at 6 p.m. The gambler’s race will start at 3 p.m.General Admission for adults are $15, and kids 11 and underare free. A 15’ x 24’ swap meet spot is $10 plus admission.Racer entry fee is $30, and no time racer entry fee is $40. Noadvance reservations needed, come to race watch or swap.MIR will be closed on Sunday in observance of Easter.For more information on these events call 301-884-RACE or visit mirdrag.comThursday, March 28, 2013 14Forty-Eight Hoursof Non-Stop FunComing to SoMDWaldorf, MD- Southern Maryland’s biggest celebration ever willoccur when the 2013 Atlantic League All-Star Celebration comes totown on Tuesday, July 9 and Wednesday, July 10. This two-day eventwill feature 48 hours of non-stop fun culminating with the AtlanticLeague All-Star Game presented by the Communities of St. Charles.These events are sure to leave their mark on the Southern Marylandcommunity for years to come.Beginning on Tuesday, July 9, fans will be able to kick off the festivitiesat Regency Furniture Stadium in Waldorf with the live show“Circurious” appearing on a giant stage set up in the infield of the ballpark.The celebration will begin at 6:30 p.m. and will feature a festiveatmosphere complete with food, acts, and strolling performers. In additionthere will be a dueling piano performance by Bobby McKeys. “Circurious”will take the main stage at 8 p.m., followed by an unbelievablefireworks show.“Circurious,” a touring production of Cirque-tacular Entertainment,combines the idea of “going to the circus” with entertaining andathletic performers such as contortionists, singers, dancers, aerialistsand acrobats to entertain audiences of all ages. These performers, accompaniedby a host, will take the audience through time, decade bydecade, beginning with Harry Houdini in 1911 and moving throughBuffalo Bill, the United Service Organization, the war era and evenhighlighting the fun and novelty of the 1950s. Throughout the entireshow the host will include fun facts about American show business toeducate the audience, as the performers amaze with daring acts.Fans attending the All-Star Celebration presented by Turkey Hillwill also have the opportunity to mingle with the 2013 Atlantic LeagueAll-Star players and managers, as well as all of the League’s mascots.There will be something for everyone at the festival including carnivalfood, games, mascots, face painters, and entertainment - plus many specialsurprises!The following day, Wednesday, July 10 will feature the AtlanticLeague All-Star Game, presented by title sponsor The Communities ofSt. Charles.“The Communities of St. Charles have been a great partner of ourssince the birth of the franchise. We are looking forward to working withthem to bring a first class All-Star experience to Southern Maryland,”said Blue Crabs General Manager Patrick Day. “They are committed tohelping us make this celebration one of the biggest and most distinctiveevents to ever come to our area.”Fifty of the Atlantic League’s top professional baseball playersfrom both the Freedom and Liberty Divisions will be selected by managers,pitching staff and personnel from all eight Atlantic League teamsto showcase their talent at this esteemed event. Fans will also have theopportunity to vote for the All-Stars on www.atlanticleague.com and onthe Blue Crabs homepage beginning in June.“St. Charles is an all-star community, and as such we’re proud tojoin with our partners at Lennar and Ryan Homes to serve as sponsorsand hosts of the 2013 Atlantic League All-Star game. The event willbring first-class professional baseball and entertainment to our community,and highlight the great product that our hometown team, theBlue Crabs, put on for residents of St. Charles and Southern Marylandall summer long,” said Craig Renner, Vice President of Public Affairsand Community Relations for The St. Charles Companies. “For ourresidents, and fans of the team, we look forward to making this eventa showcase for all the great things happening in St. Charles, in CharlesCounty, and in Southern Maryland.”Tickets for both of these events will go on sale to the public onMonday, April 1, following an eleven day pre-sale for Blue Crabs SeasonTicket holders beginning on March 20 and lasting until March 31.The first 500 fans to purchase tickets to the All-Star Celebration featuring“Circurious” presented by Turkey Hill will receive a commemorative2013 Atlantic League All-Star game T-shirt.Beginning on April 1, fans will be able to purchase tickets to bothof these events by logging onto www.somdbluecrabs.com , calling 301-638-9788, or stopping by the Regency Furniture Stadium Box Office.The box office is open Monday-Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and onSaturdays beginning in April from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

15 Thursday, March 28, 2013The Calvert GazetteTargeted fat reduction –Fantasy or possibility?Mom’s Theory of MathLaura JoyceContributing WriterOne of the toughest lessons in adultlife is putting one foot in front of theother when you feel like you’re just donewith something: it’s too hard, and seemsfruitless, and you just want to quit. I rememberwhen Prince Firstly was startingto hit the level of math that can’t belearned by counting a bunch of smiling grapes on a worksheet.It was geometry that got him first, just as it had felled me yearsbefore. As he went on through pre-calculus and trig, Christopherwould eye his textbook pages in despair, demandingthat I explain exactly why he would ever need to know what aquadratic equation was, or when he would ever have to figureout the square root of something in his future life. I gave himall the stock answers I’d been given, which were then handeddown to his brothers in a never-ending chain: he’d need theskills to do his taxes, to balance his books, to figure out thedistance to the sun or the depth of the ocean (all three boyscaught on almost instantly that most of the tasks I mentionedcould be handled by someone else who liked math better, andbeing able to gauge the distance to the sun wasn’t exactly acritical life skill).It took me another five or six years of their math classesto arrive at the answer that felt right, after I’d exhausted thestore of stock answers about geometry and pre-calculus andtrig. What I finally figured out one night was this: whateverpractical analytical or logical or other skills we learn whenwe do something difficult like advanced math, we also learnsomething important about ourselves. Doing something difficultteaches us that we can do other difficult things: Mom’sTheory of Math. We learn to stick with the challenges, to putone foot in front of the other and to keep trudging forwardeven when our destination is unclear and trudging is the lastthing we want to do. And if we do this, we almost always getsomewhere.I came to rely on this explanation a lot, not only as anexplanation for math. It was the logic behind cleaning a roomthat will get messy again and raking leaves that will just fallagain and sticking with a relationship over a few bumpy patches.It helped build the muscle behind withstanding peer pressureand toughing out Senioritis. The benefits that I got are thesame benefits my boys will get from sticking with somethingeven when it makes us feel stupid and frustrated and angry. Itmay not serve us today, but it builds the muscle for tomorrow.Lately it has occurred to me, as I’ve walked with the boysthrough challenging moments and frustrating situations, thatparenting a child through a difficult time requires putting onefoot in front of the other and staying fully present even whenit’s hard like nothing else. So maybe what I should have said inresponse to all those “Why’s?” was “This is why. Exactly this.”I love hearing from you; feel free to contact me atthewordtech@md.metrocast.net if you have comments orquestions about the column.Sarah Rushingsarah@coletravel.biz46924 Shangri-La Drive Lexington Park, MD 20653Let me plan your next vacation!301-863-9497By Debra Meszaros CSNwww.MXSportsNutrition.comWant to reshape your body?Reduce fat in a problem area?The exercise and fitness marketsays you can.Researchers examiningstudies claim this to be the largestweight loss myth.Advertising dollars havebeen spent for decades showing products and programsthat will allow you to focus on a particulararea of the body to spot reduce fat. One popular theoryused is if you have some excess belly fat you wishto remove, and your wish is to have washboard abs,you can perform some abdominal sit-ups or stomachcrunches. After all you are exercising the area wherethe fat is, so it seems to make sense that’s where thefat will burn off. Really? Advertising dollars maybe able to convince your mind that that’s the wayit is, but your body is laughing the whole time. Factis, you cannot choose the area of the body you wishto burn fat, and in many cases the only area that’ssmaller is your wallet.The truth is you can be successful at reducingbody fat if you understand the synergy that is involved.You are a whole being, not various separatesystems, and how fat distribution, storage, and lossoccurs, has a genetic tie. You are genetically predeterminedto store fat in a particular area. There’s littleone can do to change one’s genetic code but thereis something you can do about overall fat reduction.The human body was designed to be lean and thereare simple steps to get you there.Body fat management begins with exercise butthe degree of exercise is determined by metabolism.Slower metabolism, more exercise. Studies do showthat increasing the blood flow to the targeted areaof fat loss, only aids the body in breaking down thetriglycerides (fats) stored there, but guarantees noresult. Reducing overall body fat is the only way totarget fat loss. Reduction occurs when metabolismexceeds calorie intake, but I warn you to tread carefullyhere, too few calories can have the oppositeaffect. Your body needs nutrition and with depletedsoils and commercial farming, meeting those needscan be difficult. Cutting out food is not the answer,adding quality nutrition and returning your body toPublisherThomas McKayAssociate Publisher Eric McKayEditorCorrin M. 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Exercising in themorning is best, this will release fat into the bloodstreamand as long as you do not consume fruits andsugars, your body will burn the released fat. Watchfor sugar hiding in milk, yogurt, and other foods.Fruit juices and soda pop are just sugar and sugarequals fat. Most grains transpose too quickly to sugarin the body and when trying to manage body fat,reducing or eliminating grains from the diet can behelpful in resetting your metabolics. Balance yourdietary food groups: nuts and seeds, fleshes [meatsand fish], quality fats, and add plenty of vegetables.Balance your food intake throughout your day andavoid eating one large meal.©2013 Debra Meszaros MXSportsNutrition.com. All rightsreserved; no duplication without permission.DISCLAIMER: When you read through the diet and lifestyleinformation, you must know that everything within it is for informationalpurposes only and is not intended as a substitute foradvice from your physician or other health care professional. 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CommunityThe Calvert GazetteHospital InitiativeDrawing ‘National Buzz’Your Local Community News SourceThe County TimesServing St. Mary’sA new approach, called Safer Sign Out, thatwas developed by Calvert Memorial Hospitaland regional ER doctors to enhance the sharingof critical information during handoffs isgetting “a lot of buzz nationally,” said Dr. DrewFuller, assistant director of the CMH emergencydepartment.Fuller has been selected to present SaferSign Out during the hot topics track at the MarylandPatient Safety Conference on April 5. Thiswill be followed by a panel discussion includingFuller and physicians from Washington Adventist,Medstar Montgomery Medical Center andCivista Medical Center.“Breakdowns in communication are oneof the leading causes of medical errors,” Fullerexplained, “that is why having a standardizedsystem is vital to ensuring continuity of care andpatient safety.” Last year, the CMH emergencydepartment treated over 41,500 patients.Fuller is also strategic coordinator for patientsafety at Emergency Medicine Associates(EMA). The largest provider of emergency servicesin our region, EMA staffs 12 emergencydepartments in northern Virginia and Maryland,including Calvert, Sibley Memorial Hospital andWashington Adventist Hospital.According to Fuller, the Safer Sign Out processwas initially created at Calvert Memorialfor physician handoffs – the transfer of a patientfrom one provider to another – at shift changes.“It has since become the standard practice usedby EMA system wide,” he said, “and is now featuredon the American College of EmergencyPhysicians’ website and will be a critical tooloffered nationally by the Emergency MedicinePatient Safety Foundation later this month.”Fuller said the Safer Sign Out model providesa consistent way of handling these transfersthat we hope will lead to a new national stan-Courtesy photoCalvert Memorial Hospital and regional ER doctorsdeveloped “Safer Sign Out” as a way to enhance thesharing of critical information during handoffs – thetransfer of a patient from one provider to another.dard. He emphasized that the process is based onestablished evidence as well as expert consensusand clinician feedback.“Basically, it boils down to five key steps,”he said. “We call these the 5 Rs – record, review,round, relay and receive feedback.”During the record phase, the physician usesa sign out form as a safety checklist to identifyany pending items or potential safety issues.Then both physicians sit down together, ideallyat a computer, where there is access to laboratoryand radiological results, to discuss the patientand assure a mutual understanding. Thisis followed by both of them making a bedsideround together. At this time, the new physicianis introduced and the patient’s status is updated.Sharing the transfer information with the nursingteam is another key component. The final step isto receive feedback on the outcome.countytimes.somd.comThursday, March 28, 2013 16Local Youth AttendIMPACT 2013Hollywood United Methodist’s Youth Group Leader Sandy Bowen and her group at this pastweekend’s IMPACT youth conference. Left to Right: Morgan Taracatac, of Calvert, left, KaityBurkhart, of Calvert, Hollywood UM Youth Leader Sandy Bowen, of St. Mary’s; Grace Lee;Maddie Nelms; Danielle Sullivan.They were among approximately 3,000 other students and youth leadersfrom Maryland and surrounding states who attended the high-energy IMPACT2013: Beneath the Surface High School Youth Conference that featured nationalbands, entertainers and speakers focusing on issues that face today’s youth. NationalRecording artists included: Tedashii, Rend Collective Experiment, and theAudio Adrenaline Kings and Queens Tour with Group1Crew, Seventh Day Slumberand Manic Drive. National Youth Speakers were Preston Centuolo and MikePilavachi. Enterainters were Living Illusions and The Jesus Painter. Adult/ParentSpeakers were Mike Yaconelli and Duffy Robbins.Fair to Address Financialand Weather EmergenciesCalvert GazetteEverything Calvert CountySt. Mary’s and Calvert counties -- A Community Preparedness Fair will beheld on April 13, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 22747 OldRolling Road, California, Md., from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event is free and opento the public.“We expect at least 250 people to attend from St. Mary’s and Calvert counties,”said Michael Martines, one of the congregational leaders sponsoring theevent. ”This fair is especially timely with so many families in the area impactedby government cutbacks.”The purpose of the fair is toprovide important information to thepublic about preparing for emergenciesincluding financial crises, unexpectedjob losses, seasonal weatherchallenges, possible area disasters,and power outages. The fair is hostedby the Patuxent, Lexington Park,and Calvert congregations of TheChurch of Jesus Christ of LatterdaySaints and is supported by areaemergency response organizationsand businesses.Programs will be provided forthose interested in career and financialpreparedness, preparing emergencykits and plans, food and waterstorage, and generators, as well asamateur radio and emergency communications.County-specific informationwill be available.Residents of both counties arebeing urged to ramp up their personalpreparedness kits, plans, andfood storage in addition to gettinginvolved in their respective communitiesthrough their CommunityEmergency Response Teams(CERT), local American Red Cross(ARC) chapters, amateur radioclubs, volunteer fire departments,other related activities.For questions and additional informationabout the fair, please callthe event coordinator, Blythe JoyPatenaude at 202-386-0906 or emailat pjoybaker@aol.com.

17 Thursday, March 28, 2013The Calvert GazetteCommunityGolden RetrieverRescue Need YouKiwanis DonatesComputers to Safe HarborGolden Retrievers become part of the family, even if only temporary guests.Do you love animals? If so, are you willingto help abused, abandoned or unwanteddogs and cats right here in Southern Maryland?Every local animal rescue group needstemporary families, called foster families, tocare for dogs and cats until they are adopted.The rescue group pays for the veterinarycare and most rescue groups also pay for foodand supplies. Anything you purchase for yourtemporary "guest" is tax deductible.The need is year round, but more so inspring and summer months when unaltereddogs and cats are more likely to roam and unwantedlitters of puppies and kittens are born.The dictionary defines fostering as"affording, receiving, or sharing nurture orparental care though not related by blood orlegal ties."Nurturing is exactly what foster familiesdo for animals in need.Golden Retriever Rescue of SouthernMaryland is an example of a small, localrescue group. They were formed in 2007.Last year they took in and placed 58 goldenretrievers. Most are local dogs given up bytheir owner, but some are transported fromSouthern states where it is not unusual foreven purebred golden retriever puppies to beeuthanized at shelters.Courtesy photosBarb Baratta said about fostering Golden Retrievers,“And although it is sometimes hard to givethem up, you know you have found the very best"furever" home for them. And so they come andgo, but you know they are going to have a betterlife, even if it is not with you.”Courtesy PhotoJeff Wanamaker (Bayside Toyota), left, Dr. Laurence Polsky (Calvert County HealthOfficer), Lakeyla Whitaker (Safe Harbor Manager), David Gale (Director of the CrisisIntervention Center) and George Leah, Jr. (Calvert Kiwanis Club President).The Kiwanis Club of Calvert County presented two computers to the Calvert CountyHealth Department Crisis Center, specifically the Safe Harbor Shelter, on March 19.The computers will be available for shelter residents to job search and for children at theshelter to do home work and research.Frequently asked questions about fosteringa dog or cat include:Why Would Someone Give Up TheirCompanion Animal?The most common reasons for giving upcompanion animals are:• Loss of job/home.• Not enough time to care for the dog or cat.• Someone in the family is allergic ordevelops significant health problems.• The owner dies.• The family moves into a house or apartmentthat does not allow animals.How Long Does a Dog or Cat Stay With aFoster Family?The length of time an animal stays inyour home varies. Every effort is made toadopt to permanent homes as quickly as possible.Young, healthy dogs and cats are typicallyadopted within a month or two. Older,special needs animals take longer.What if We Fall in Love and Want toAdopt?You can! That’s one of the reasons manyfamilies decide to foster. Most rescues askthat if you think you may want to adopt yourfoster dog or cat you do so before he/she becomesavailable to prospective families"I Could Never Foster Because I WouldWant to Keep Them All.”Many people say that, but the question is“How can you not foster and risk a beautifulanimal being euthanized?”Pat Johnson, President and Foster Coordinatorfor Golden Retriever Rescue of SouthernMaryland says, "Foster families can restassured their pups are only going to be adoptedby exemplary families. That doesn’t meana family has to live in a mansion to qualify toadopt, but it means we feel so good about aprospective adoptive family that we would letour own golden retrievers live there."

The Calvert GazetteThursday, March 28, 2013 18The Calvert Gazette runs complimentaryobituaries as submitted byfuneral homes and readers. We runthem in the order we receive them.Any submissions that come to news@countytimes.net after noon on Mondaysmay run in the following week’sedition.Mary Koslofsky, 85Mary CeceliaKoslofsky, age 85 ofSolomons, Md. died onMarch 18 at SolomonsNursing Center, Solomons.She was born onSept. 6, 1927.Mary is survivedby her beloved sonLes and his wife Diane Koslofsky ofHollywood, Md.; grandmother of BradKoslofsky, Michael and his wife MandieKoslofsky and Jeff Koslofsky; greatgrandmotherof Evan and Hailie Koslofsky;sister of Elizabeth and her husbandJohn Gott of Lusby, Md., Barbara Annand her husband Gordon Thomas and Edwardand his wife Tee Langley. She waspreceded in death by her parents, her devotedhusband Albert Michael Koslofsky,two sisters and a brother.Mrs. Koslofsky was employed as atelephone operator and also worked as awaitress at Chesapeake Ranch Estates.Her hobbies included cooking, playingcards and bingo. She enjoyed spendingtime with her family and many friends.The family receives friends at OurLady Star of the Sea Historic CatholicChurch, 90 Alexander Lane, Solomons,Md. on March 20 where a mass of Christianburial was offered with MonsignorMichael Wilson officiating. Intermentfollowed in the church cemetery. Pallbearerswill be Jeff Koslofsky, MichaelKoslofsky, Johnny Gott, Patrick Langleyand Michael Phifer. Should friends desirememorial contributions may be made inher memory to Our Lady Star of the SeaCatholic Church, P. O. Box 566, Solomons,MD 20688. Arrangements were bythe Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., Lusby,MD.Carl Ray Nerem Sr.Carl Ray Nerem,Sr., 42, of Prince Frederick,Md. passed awayat his home on March19. Carl was born onSept. 9 in Roseville,Calif. to the late GaryRay Nerem and SandraMerrill Nerem. Besideshis father he is predeceased by grandfather,Gerhard Nerem.Carl graduated from Chopticon HighSchool in 1989, where he participated infootball, wrestling and shot put. All fouryears in high school, he wore the No. 53.After high school; Carl enlisted in theArmy and was stationed in Oklahoma andColorado. He was deployed to serve in DesertStorm where he received many accommodations.After serving six years in themilitary, Carl was discharged in 1994 andmoved back to Maryland. He started workingin the HVAC field.He loved the outdoors; he gardened,went camping, fishing, crabbing and hunting.He was also an avid football fan, withthe Cowboys being his favorite team. Carlwas a fun loving guy, who enjoyed goingto his kid’s lacrosse and football games andspending time with his family.Beloved husband of Angela W. Nerem,of Prince Frederick, Md., father of; Carl R.Nerem Jr. of Mechanicsville, Md., ChristopherR. Nerem of Prince Frederick, Md.,Jenna M. Goodwin of Prince Frederick,Md., and Lillian Edgemon of Waldorf, Md.Carl is also survived by his mother, SandraGray and her husband Chris of Great Mills,Md., sister Teresa Nerem of Unionville, Mo.and grandmothers, Ruth Nerem of LongRock Iowa and Evelyn Earp of Trappe, Md.The family received friends on March23 at the Rausch Funeral Home, 4405Broomes Island Road, Port Republic, Md.Interment followed in Chesapeake HighlandsMemorial Gardens, Port Republic, Md.Elizabeth Schwallenberg, 80,Mary “Elizabeth”(McDorman) Schwallenberg,age 80 ofPrince Frederick, diedMarch 22 at CalvertMemorial Hospital.She was born on Sept.Where 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.410-586-0520Lusby20 American Lane410-326-940016, 1932 in Staunton, Va. to Samuel A andNellie Virginia (Ramsey) Mc Dorman.Schwallenberg co-owned and operatedSchwallenberg Paving Companyfor many years, along with her husbandJack. She was a hard worker, who took onany job that needed to be accomplished,including driving dump trucks, tractortrailers,and operating a paving machine.She was a remarkable individual whoovercame many obstacles in her life andspread kindness to all of those aroundher. Her world revolved around her familyand they always came first. She lovedreading the bible and had a love for God,and she made sure that all of her childrenread the bible and applied Gods word intotheir lives.In her free time Schwallenberg enjoyedwriting lovely poems, many aboutGod’s beautiful creations around her.She loved having children surround her,and she enjoyed playing cards and boardgames with them, and cooking for them.She loved music and dancing, and hada passion for rock collecting. She wasa true Southern Belle and you could alwaysfind a pitcher of sweet tea in herrefrigerator, and a kind word to anystranger.She was preceded in death by herparents her son Jack Schwallenberg Jr.her daughter Darlene Gaither, granddaughterShianna Howes, sisters Portia(Peachie) Brickey, Jackie Johnson, andbrother Roger McDorman.She is survived by her husband JackSchwallenberg, daughters Susan Gibsonof Huntingtown, Carina Howes of PrinceFrederick, Lalonie Al Bacha of Woodbridge,Va.; and her son William Hinerof Staunton Va.; 16 grandchildren and 17great-grandchildren.Friends attended the service and celebrationof life at Rausch Funeral Home,8325 Mt. Harmony Lane, Owings, Md.on March 27.Ethel Thomas, 80Ethel MaudeThomas, 80, ofDunkirk passed awayMarch 19 at CalvertMemorial Hospital inPrince Frederick. Shewas born March 27,1932 in Washington,D.C. to Frederick andEthel V. (Myers) Kasulke. Ethel wasraised in District Heights and graduatedfrom Maryland Park High School. Shewas employed as a secretary in the flightsurgeons office at Malcolm Grow Hospitalon Andrews Air Force Base. Sheretired after working there for 30 yearsin 2003. Ethel was married to NormanV. Thomas. She lived in Suitland untilmoving to her parents farm in Dunkirkin the mid 1980’s. Ethel loved spendingtime with her children, grandchildrenand great-grandchildren. She also lovedshopping, the beach, the WashingtonRedskins and having everyone at herhouse for family gatherings.Ethel is survived by her childrenJames F. Haupt of Dunkirk, Ruth Zebelland husband Larry of Ashburn, Va., DebbieH. Dunkum and husband Richard ofRanson, W.Va., Ricky P. Haupt and wifeRee of Port Republic and Billy A. Hauptof Dunkirk. Also surviving are 11 grandchildrenand nine great-grandchildren.Ethel was preceded in death by a brotherGus Kasulke.Family and friends were receivedMarch 24 at Rausch Funeral Home, 8325Mt. Harmony Lane, Owings, where a funeralservice and celebration of Ethel’slife was held March 25. Interment followedin Chesapeake Highlands MemorialGardens. To leave condolences visitwww.rauschfuneralhomes.com.Frank L. Dunkerson, 64Lieutenant ColonelFrank L. Dunkerson,USA Retired, 64,of North Beach, passedaway March 21 followingan extended illness.Frank was born Oct.7, 1948 in Fort Smith,Ark. to Edgar andNorma Jean (Hartsfield) Dunkerson. Heattended high school in Hackett, Ark. andreceived his Bachelor of Science degreefrom the University of Arkansas, wherehe also taught Reserve Officers’ TrainingCorp (ROTC) college programs. Frankobtained his Master’s Degree in SoftwareEngineering from Central Michigan University.Frank served two four-year toursof duty in Vietnam and 23 years with theActive Duty Army Reserves in the ChiefInformation Officer Management staffand received the Legion of Merit. At thetime of his death he was a Senior EnterpriseArchitect with the U.S. Departmentof State. He was also CIO of Pet ParentsPlace, LLC.Frank loved traveling the world withhis wife, being an avid pilot of his privateplane, driving his boat ‘Unchained Melody’on his beloved Chesapeake Bay, jetskiing, and spending time with his familyand friends. Frank had an abiding love forthe Gospel of Jesus Christ.He was preceded in death by hisfather Edgar Dunkerson, infant sisterBrenda Kay Dunkerson and brother DavidPrescott.Frank is survived by the “love of hislife”, his wife Connie Lorenz Dunkersonof North Beach; daughters Chelsey Hibbardand husband Aaron of Waldorf andChristin Nash and husband Paul of Fairfax,Va. and a grandson Dorian LorenzHibbard. He is also survived by his motherNorma Jean and step-father CharlesPrescott of Caddo Gap, Ark.; sister DelorisGriffith of Star City, Ark.; brothersDonald Dunkerson of Glenwood, Ark.,Wayne Dunkerson of Glenwood, Ark.,Edward Dunkerson of Fort Smith, Ark.,Chuck Prescott of Barling, Ark., and StevePrescott of Barling, Ark.. He is also survivedby his furry children that he lovedShiloh, Simba and Gizmo.Funeral services will be held atArlington National Cemetery at a laterdate. Memorial contributions may bemade to the animal rescue group of yourchoice.

19 Thursday, March 28, 2013The Calvert GazetteFrances Rausch, 89Frances LouiseRausch, 89, of St.Leonard, Marylandpassed away on March19 in Prince Frederick,Md. She was born onDec. 17, 1923 in Baltimore,Md. to the lateIrving C. and FrancesM. (nee Hutchins) Bowen. Frances wasmarried to the late William Rausch Sr.for 32 years. She was a lifetime bookkeeperand retired from Calvert CountyHealth Department in 1992. She was aformer member of Calvert County VolunteerFire Company Ladies Auxiliaryand a member of the Order Eastern Star.Frances was a devoted and lovingmother to her children; June (Vernon)Terrill, Little River, S.C.; Joan (Steve)Garman, Sumterville, Fla.; Shirley Sexton,Salisbury, Md.; Bill Rausch Jr., PortRepublic, Md. She was predeceased bydaughter, Angela Rausch, and by all hersiblings: John Bowen, Margaret Ogden,Daisy Sherbert, Barbara Ann Bowen,Moe Bowen, Allen Bowen and BettyJane Bowen. She is also survived by hergrandchildren: Connie Terrill, VernonTerrill Jr.; Lori Williams, Anja Rausch,Bill Rausch III; Christopher Rausch;surviving great-grandchildren: NickGray, Jessica Terrill, Gannon Terrill,Katelyn Williams, Steven Williams,A memorial service is planned forJune 8 at Grace Brethren Church of CalvertCounty in Owings, MD.In lieu of flowers, donations may besent to: your local Humane Society; orCalvert Co Nursing Center, 85 HospitalRoad, Prince Frederick MD 20678.James Clarke, 70James AndrewClarke, 70, formerlyof Calvert Countypassed away at AtlanticGeneral Hospitalin Berlin, Md. He wasborn March 31, 1942in Washington, D.C.to Joseph Enoch andEmma Catherine (Sydnor) Clarke. Jameswas raised in Washington, D.C., wherehe attended St. Dominics School andChamberlain High School. He enlistedin the United States Air Force on June27, 1960 and was honorably dischargedas an Airman 2nd Class on June 26,1964. He then served his reserve obligationand was discharged on June 26,1966. James was employed by PEPCOfrom 1967 to 2007, when he retired after39 years as a maintenance supervisor.He lived in Calvert County from 1977 to2002 and since that time in Berlin, Md.James was a member of the AmericanLegion Stallings-Williams Post 206 inChesapeake Beach and the SouthwestAlumni Association in Washington,D.C. In his leisure time, James enjoyedfishing, boating, travel, and going to thebeach. Most of all, he enjoyed spendingtime with his family, children and grandchildren.He also enjoyed spending timewith his friends at the Green Turtle inWest Ocean City.James was preceded in death by hisparents, and by siblings Joseph and BettyClarke and Patricia Monticett. He issurvived by a son Wayne M. Clarke andwife Michelle of Exton, Pa. and a daughterValerie A. Lawson of Huntingtown.He is also survived by grandchildren,Kaitlyn, Brooke and Haley Lawsonand Courtney, Alexa and Rory Clarke;a brother Charles Clarke of Washington,Mo.; sisters Beverly Roberson ofAsheboro, N.C., Deretha Keefer of PortTobacco, Md., Bonnie Windsor, JoannOvergard, both of Hertford, N.C. andBarbara Kerns of Pomfret, Md. and stepfather Othus Mansfield of Hertford, N.C.Family and friends will be receivedThursday, March 21, 2013 from 7 to 9p.m. at Rausch Funeral Home, 8325 Mt.Harmony Lane, Owings, Md. A massof Christian burial will be held, Friday,March 22 at 11:30 a.m. at the CovenantCommunity of Jesus the Good Shepherdchurch in Owings, Md. Interment inMaryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenhamwill be Thursday, April 11 at 1 p.m.Memorial donations in James’ memorymay be made to Birthright of West Chester,112 South High Street, West Chester,PA 19380, the American Legion Post206, P.O. Box 428, Chesapeake Beach,MD 20732 or to the American Heart Association,P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA23058. To leave condolences visit www.rauschfuneralhomes.com.Lewis Brady, 79Lewis Brady, age79, of Owings, Md.passed away March 23at Calvert County NursingCenter. He was bornin Dunkirk, Md. Oct.15, 1933 to Thomas Josephand Addie Rebecca(Grierson) Brady. Lewisattended Calvert County School and graduatedfrom Calvert High School in 1952. Hejoined the Army in 1955 and served untilbeing discharged in 1957. Lewis was marriedto Anna Hardesty on May 16, 1959at Davidsonville Methodist Church. Theymade their home in Chaneyville on thefamily farm where Lewis was a life long tobaccofarmer and was a member of CalvertCounty Farm Bureau. Lewis was an avidBaltimore Orioles fan and in his youngerdays enjoyed rabbit huntingHe was preceded in death by his parentsThomas and Addie Brady, five brothersEarl, Frank, Gene, Kenneth and BobbyBrady and one sister Viola BingerLewis is survived by his wife AnnaL. Brady, son S.L. Brady Jr. and his wifeAmanda; three grandchildren Liana, Travisand Rebekah Brady and one sister AddieWard and her husband Jack all of Owings.Friends were received on Mondayat Rausch Funeral Home, 8325 Mt. HarmonyLane, Owings, Md. where a serviceand celebration of Lewis’ life was held onTuesday. Interment followed in SmithvilleUnited Methodist Church Cemetery.Ronald Eugene Beard, 77Ronald EugeneBeard, 77, of PrinceFrederick, Md., passedaway on March 21 athis residence. He wasborn on March 8, 1936in Shepherdstown,W.Va. Ron enlistedin the United StatesArmy on Oct. 9, 1958 and was honorablydischarged as a SP4 on Oct. 7, 1960.Ron was a member of the AmericanLegion Stallings-Williams Post 206 inChesapeake Beach. In his leisure time,Ron enjoyed fishing, spending time atthe American Legion with friends andgardening.He was preceded in death by hisparents, Gladys Houser Renner andHamilton J. Renner and his late wife,Mary Beard.Ron is survived by his wife KatherineBeard; a son Mark Beard of Mich.;a daughter, Kimberly Wilhelm and husbandKurt of Baltimore, Md.; grandchildrenMatthew and Brandon Wilhelm; agreat-granddaughter Layla Wilhelm; astepson, Charles Anderson; and a sister,Linda Gover.A service and celebration of Ron’slife will be held at the Chapel of MarylandVeterans Cemetery, Cheltenham onThursday, April 4, 2013 at 1 p.m.Memorial contributions may bemade to Stallings William Post 206American Legion or to Calvert Hospice.Over 250,000Southern Marylanderscan’t be wrong!Your Online Community forCharles, Calvert, and St. Mary’s CountiesNew to the area? Lifelong resident?• 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, March 28, 2013 20EntertainmentCalendarThursday, March 28• Trivia, Ladies Night and KaraokeAnthony’s Bar and Grill (10371 SouthernMaryland Boulevard, Dunkirk) – 9p.m.By Sarah MillerStaff WriterTans Trains are Ready to RollFamilies who want to see Lee and Rich Coleman’s AnnualBunny Run train display at Tans Cycles Parts shouldplan to head to Chesapeake Beach this Friday, March 29 andSaturday, March.Each year the Colemans create a unique train displayfor Easter, 4th of July, fall circus, Halloween and Christmas.Following the event, they break it down, salvage individualcomponents and pack them away in their attic. Then they planthe next display.“The detail is what makes it,” Coleman said.One train has been specially modified. A visitor donatedtiny rabbits to the display, and Coleman was not sure how touse them, worried they would get lost in the main display. Afriend had the idea to take the top off one train, put the rabbitsin the seats and put the top back on. The tiny rabbits and theirtrain are now a permanent part of the exhibit.The display incorporates interactive components, Colemansaid.Since they discourage children from touching the display,Coleman sets up five or six tables with interactive toysand coloring pages.Coleman creates a worksheet to go with the hands-offdisplay that encourages children to study the layout carefullyto count rabbits, find the best place for jellybeans and evenfigure out how much money Peter Rabbit needs for five Easterstamps. Coleman has seen children completely absorbedin completing the worksheets while their parents play withhands-on trains.Coleman brings themed books for displays, encouragingchildren and adults to take a moment and read together.If the display were a “look with your eyes only” affair,families would be in and out in 10 minutes, Coleman said.She has seen children sit and watch the trains for an hour, andshe has seen others who are more interested in the interactiveportions of the exhibit.The train display attracts visitors from St. Mary’s, Calvert,Anne Arundel and Charles counties, in addition to outof state visitors, Coleman said. Families come back everyyear, and she has seen children grow up and families expand.Some children come in all dressed up for whatever holidaythey are celebrating, from their fluffiest Christmas and Easterdresses to patriotic red, white and blue.Tan’s Cycle Parts owner Tom Crockett started the displayin 1998 with some trains he found in a box when movingfrom Prince Frederick to North Beach. At the suggestionPhotos by Sarah MillerThe 2013 Tans Cycles Parts Easter display is nearly ready to go.of his friends, he put them on display for Christmas behindthe counter. The display was so popular that he decided tomake it larger the following year, and it has grown ever since,Crockett said.Admission is free. The train exhibit will be in TansCycles Parts, located at 9032A Chesapeake Avenue in NorthBeach. It is open March 29 from 10:30 a.m.-8 p.m. and March30 from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call 401-257-6619 or 301-855-8337.sarahmiller@countytimes.net• Fast Eddie and the Slow PokesRuddy Duck Brewery (13200 DowellRoad, Dowell) – 7:30 p.m.Friday, March 29• StereocaseRuddy Duck Brewery (13200 DowellRoad, Dowell) – 8 p.m.• Back Stage PassAnthony’s Bar and Grill (10371 SouthernMaryland Boulevard, Dunkirk) – 9p.m.• Free Train DisplayTans Cycles & Parts (9032A ChesapeakeAvenue, North Beach) – 10:30a.m.Saturday, March 30• Live MusicRunning Hare Vineyard (150 AdelinaRoad, Prince Frederick) – 1 p.m.• Tonight’s AlibiRuddy Duck Brewery (13200 DowellRoad, Dowell) – 8 p.m.• The John Lusky BandThe Westlawn Inn (9200 ChesapeakeAvenue, North Beach) – 7:30 p.m.• Free Train DisplayTans Cycles & Parts (9032A ChesapeakeAvenue, North Beach) – 10:30a.m.Sunday, March 31• Live MusicRunning Hare Vineyard (150 AdelinaRoad, Prince Frederick) – 1 p.m.Tuesday, April 2• Acoustic NightRuddy Duck Brewery (13200 DowellRoad, Dowell) – 6 p.m.Wednesday, April 3• Family NightRuddy Duck Brewery (13200 DowellRoad, Dowell) – 6 p.m.Thursday, April 4• LegendRuddy Duck Brewery (13200 DowellRoad, Dowell) – 8 p.m.Friday, April 5• The CollidersRuddy Duck Brewery (13200 DowellRoad, Dowell) – 8 p.m.• KaraokeRunning Hare Vineyard (150 AdelinaRoad, Prince Frederick) – 7 p.m.

21 Thursday, March 28, 2013The Calvert GazetteLast Week’s Puzzle SolutionsCLUES ACROSS1. Confederate soldier4. __ Lilly, drug company7. Negative10. Teacher12. Informal term for money14. EnvironmentalProtection Agency15. County in Transylvania,Romania17. 1896 Ethiopianindependence battle18. 50010 IA19. It grows every year22. ___ and feathered23. Founder of positivism24. Variant of lower25. Russian weight = 36 lbs.26. Megavolot (abbr.)27. 40th state28. Flower jar30. Satisfy fully32. Weatherman Roker33. Atomic #1834. Somali supermodel36. Skank39. “No more” (Spanish)41. Gets up from43. E.M. Forster novel46. Motown singer Diana47. Scottish hillside48. Give qualities orabilities to50. No (Scottish)51. “Laughter of themarsh” rail52. City in Thuringia,Germany53. Not divisible by two54. Head bob55. Tooth caregiverCLUES DOWN1. Revolutions per minute2. Break out3. Relating to the North wind4. African antelope5. 44254 OH6. Hawkeye state7. Roundworm8. Unfolded9. 19th C politicalcartoonist Thomas11. Denotes iron13. Powder mineral16. Blood fluids18. Nearly20. The courage to carry on21. Soda28. Skedaddled29. Poplar trees (Spanish)30. Triangular spinal bones31. Opposite of leave34. Encroachment or intrusion35. Another word for mother37. Employing38. Transferred property40. Point that is onepoint S of SW41. In front42. Bladed weapon43. River in Florence44. Ferromagnetic element45. Poi is madefrom it49. No longer isCLASSIFIEDSPlacing 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 familyroom is great place to spend the holidays.The kitchen has many stainless upgradesand over looks the family room. Separatedining room and living room. Largemaster with a room that could be used foran office. Large detached 3 car garage/shop w/ 800+ sq ft overhead storage. Hottub and large back deck. Price: $439,000.Call 240-561-2144.Real Estate RentalsLexington Park Rentals4br Near Kohls $17763 BR TH with W/D $11503BR TH fenced yard $1250Rental King 301-737-7854The Calvert Gazette is published each Thursday.Deadlines are Tuesday at 12 noonOffice hours are: Monday thru Friday 8am - 4pmCommercialRentalsStore for Rent750 Square Feet $800Next to CVS in Lex PkCall 301-737-1229ApartmentRentalsLarge 2BDRM apartment with sepkitchen and living room area. 20minsfrom Waldorf and Lexington Park.Electric included with monthly rent. Petsare allowed, no yard access. Price: $1200.Call 301-399-0413 or email bbmangel36@gmail.com.EmploymentFT-Endoscopy Tech/ CNA needed for busyBusy and fast paced automotive repairfacility in Lexington Park has an immediateopening for a Lube Technician. Candidateshould have at least 3 years experience,excellent customer service skills and theability to work Sundays. Competitive salaryand benefits offered. precisiontune.comWe 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 afun work environment! If you are interested,please contact Turk at #301-449-5900 or emailyour resume to turk@clintoncycles.com.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.Child CareSmall Blessings Daycarehas full and part-time openings for ages5 thru 12 in the Owings area. Fun activities and fieldtrips planned for summer. 1st aid and CPR Cert.Licensed provider. Reasonable rates.Call Kim 301-812-1007For Sale1985 Troybilt Rototiller, 5 HorsepowerKohler Engine, Manuals included,$525. Call Bill 301-481-8083.Grape Stemmer – Crusher, Excellent conditionw/ 6 five gallon carboys. All for $350 or $15each for carboys. Call Bill 301-481-8083.Pfaff Sewing Machine, model 4862 coverlock,excellent condition asking $600 obo, contactSarah at 301-475-6992.TEL: 301-373-4125 • FAX: 301-373-4128 • cindijordan@countytimes.net

Out & AboutThe Calvert GazetteCommunity EventsThursday, March 28, 2013 22Throughout April• Back to the BeachApril 4 to April 28 at ArtWorks@7th, NorthBeach.A new collection of art by artists JuliaMusengo and Kathleen Addario, is inspiredby old black and white photos of folks at thebeach, by sand- smoothed bits of glass andpottery, and by shells and sharks teeth. Thesebeach souvenirs join together in 3D collages,the photos come to life in oil paintings of softsummer color, and sharks teeth wage waragainst shells in a game of chess on a beachlikegame board.Come out on Saturday, April 6 from 1to 5 p.m. for our grand opening reception. OnSaturday April 20 meet the artists again forArtWork’s 10th anniversary celebration.• The Discovery Education 3M YoungScientist Challenge 2013Entries can be submitted online nowthrough April 23, 2013. To help the next generationof great innovators, Discovery Educationand 3M are looking for America’s next“Top Young Scientist.” Ten finalists, grades5-8, will be chosen to work directly with a3M scientist to create an innovation thatsolves a problem in everyday life that theywill present at the 3M Innovation Center forthe chance to win $25,000. For additionalinformation and to enter, please visit www.youngscientistchallenge.com.• Free Seven-Week Grief CourseFairview Library, 8120 Southern MarylandBoulevard, Owings, 1:30 to 3 p.m.Calvert Hospice is offering a free sevenweekgrief course entitled: “UnderstandingYour Grief: 10 Essential Touchstones forFinding Hope and Healing Your Heart.The author of the discussion guide isrenowned grief counselor and educator, AlanWolfelt, PhD.The course will begin April 9 and runthrough May 21. Advanced registration isrequired.Adults who have experienced thedeath of another adult through illness withinthe last two year are encouraged to attend.Exceptions to these criteria are made on acase-by-case basis. For more informationabout this free grief course call Linzy Laughhunn,Community Outreach Specialist at401-535-0892 ext 4008.Friday, March 29• Good Friday ServiceShepherd of the Bay Lutheran Church at9463 H.G.Trueman Road, Lusby 7 to 8 p.m.For more information call 410-231-2075or go to www.shepherdofthebay.comSaturday, March 30• Easter EggstravaganzaDunkirk Baptist Church, 11275 S. MarylandBlvd, Dunkirk, 10 a.m. to NoonPictures with the Easter Bunny, Egghunt, Crafts, story time, snacks and egg huntfor all children birth-5th grade• 1st Annual NSA SoMD Easter Egg SoftballSlamCove Point Park, Cove Point Road, LusbyOne day tournament - Max 10 teams. 3GG, $225.00 entry + $25.00 NSA Sanctionfee. $50.00 of Entry Fee goes to Cash prize(75/25 split for 1st. & 2nd) NSA State & RegionalWorld Series Qualifier. Balls: Must beNSA stamped, .52/275. Available on site at $5each or $50 dozen.Additional information and entry Contacts:Tim McCoy, 443-624-2530, at flashover1970@aol.com;Nicole/Tommy Orme,240-320-5168/240-320-6073, at midmdnsa@comcast.net; and, Adrian W. Burns, 240-565-9789, ab_msua@comcast.net.• Calvert Marine Museum EventsCalvert Marine Museum, 14200 SolomonsIsland Road Solomons, 10: a.m.Fossil Egg Hunt: Back by popular demandis our annual fossil egg hunt. Look foreggs with real fossils hidden throughout themuseum. For children age 3-8, divided intotwo age groups. Please bring your own basketfor collecting eggs. Participants may keep thefossils. Free with museum admission.Sunday, March 31• Easter Sunday at Dunkirk BaptistChurchDunkirk Baptist Church, 11275 S. MarylandBlvd, Dunkirk, 6:30 a.m.Sunrise Service outside of DBC;7:30AM Free Easter Fellowship BreakfastRSVP office@dunkirkbaptistchurch.org;9:15AM: Sunday School for all ages;10:30AM: Easter Worship Service. For moreinformation visit us online at www.dunkirkbaptistchurch.orgor call us at 301-855-3555• Easter Sunrise ServiceCalvert Marine Museum, 14200 SolomonsIsland Road, Solomons, 6:30 a.m.On the docks rain or shine. Dress warmand casual. Breakfast and Easter egg hunt afterthe service. Sponsored by Shepherd of theBay Lutheran Church. 410-231-2075 or www.shepherdofthebay.com• Easter Festival ServiceShepherd of the Bay Lutheran Church at 9463H.G.Trueman Road. Lusby, at 10:30 a.m.Brunch and Easter egg hunt after theservice. For more information call 410-231-2075 or go to www.shepherdofthebay.comMonday, April 1• Scrambling for EggsThe Southern Community Center, 20 AppealLane, Lusby, 10:30 to 11 a.m. staggered startsThe hunt is on at SCC for candy filledeggs, some may contain a prize ticket! Bringa basket/bag for the hunt and a camera tocapture the thrill of the moment. The EasterBunny will be on hand for pictures. Preregistrationrequired. Ages 0 to 4, 5 to 9 and10 to 15. Free.• Spring Break Fun DaysThe Southern Community Center, 20 AppealLane, Lusby, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.Spend the day playing games, Wii, doingcrafts, watching a movie and enjoyingpopcorn at SCC. Please bring a bag lunchand we will provide all of the fun! Pre-registrationrequired. Ages 5 to 12. $15/Day• Otter BreakfastCalvert Marine Museum, 14200 SolomonsIsland Road, Solomons, 9 a.m.Learn about otter enrichment, habitat,and the mischief these mammals get intowith their playful curiosity. Go behind thescenes to talk with a keeper and observe afeeding. A continental breakfast will be provided.Children must be at least 8 years oldand accompanied by an adult to participate.Space is limited, pre-registration required.Fee is $15 per person, $10 for members andincludes museum admission. Call 410-326-2042 ext. 41 to register.• Otter Enrichment ActivityCalvert Marine Museum, 14200 SolomonsIsland Road, Solomons, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.If you were here for the Otter’s 10thbirthday party, you may have helped makean otter enrichment device, also known asotter toys. Now it’s time to help paint them.We will be using all natural edible paints, soplan on making a mess. There are a limitednumber of eggs to paint.• Creepy, Crawly, and Muddy SpringCampFlag Ponds Nature Park, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.For children in grades 1 to 4. Feel likeyou’ve been stuck inside all winter? Believe itor not, spring is well underway here in CalvertCounty. This camp will be full of adventureswe’llparade into the swamp, use nets to lookfor amphibians, and, of course, play in themud. We’ll go outside every day to exploreand play in the woods, streams, swamps, andmore. Songs, games, crafts, and live animalobservations will also be a part of the learningexperience. Bring a snack, lunch, anddress for the weather. Registration deadlineis March 25-space is limited to 10 campers.Monday will be a Flag Ponds Nature Park,Tuesday at Battle Creek Cypress Swamp, andWednesday at Kings Landing Park. The costis $50 per child or $35 for BCNES members.Tuesday, April 2• Spring Break Fun DaysThe Southern Community Center, 20 AppealLane, Lusby, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.Spend the day playing games, Wii, doingcrafts, watching a movie and enjoyingpopcorn at SCC. Please bring a bag lunchand we will provide all of the fun! Pre-registrationrequired. Ages 5 to 12. $15/Day• Bingo MadnessThe Southern Community Center, 20 AppealLane, Lusby, 11 a.m.Enjoy a morning of bingo fun at SCCfor all ages. Great prizes and great fun! Preregistrationrequired. Age 4 and up. Cost: $2.• Amazing AmphibiansCalvert Marine Museum, 14200 SolomonsIsland Road, Solomons, 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and2 p.m. on the hour.Discover some of the amphibians thatlive in our area. Learn about their life cycleand how they differ from reptiles. Discoverwhat we feed them and what makes them soamazing. 15 minute program.• Intro to Print MakingJetti Arts, 9106 Chesapeake Ave., NorthBeach, 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.Learn to screen print. $40 per class/perday. Classes on April 2, 3, and 4. Includesmaterials. 410-991-1258Wednesday, April 3• Spring Break Fun DaysThe Southern Community Center, 20 AppealLane, Lusby, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.Spend the day playing games, Wii, doingcrafts, watching a movie and enjoyingpopcorn at SCC. Please bring a bag lunchand we will provide all of the fun! Pre-registrationrequired. Ages 5 to 12. $15/Day• Bowling for Jelly BeansThe Southern Community Center, 20 AppealLane, Lusby, 10 a.m.Enjoy bowling for the grand prize, a jarof jellybeans! Pre-registration required forages 2 to 5. Free• Wii Bowling for JellybeansThe Southern Community Center, 20 AppealLane, Lusby, 10:45 a.m.Enjoy Wii bowling for the grand prize,jellybeans! Pre-registration required. Forages 5 to 12. Free.• Intro to Print MakingJetti Arts, 9106 ChesapeakeAve., North Beach, 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.Learn to screen print. $40 per class/perday. Classes on April 2, 3, and 4. Includesmaterials. 410-991-1258• Southern Maryland Audubon SocietyMonthly MeetingCharlotte Hall Library, 37600 New MarketRoad, Charlotte Hall, 7: 30 p.m.George Jett, photographer and naturalist,will present “George’s Ethiopia Adventure”,a slide show of wildlife and Africanlandscapes. He will also share his adventuresand give a glimpse of the culture.• Hands on HistoryCalvert Marine Museum, 14200 SolomonsIsland Road, Solomons, 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and2 p.m. on the hour.Delve deeper into our Maritime HistoryHall. Discover some of the hidden treasureswe have in our collection when we open upour discovery boxes and see what those artifactscan teach us about the people – or things– that were here long before we were. 15 minuteprogram.• Paleontologist for a Day: Spring BreakDay CampCalvert Marine Museum, 14200 SolomonsIsland Road, Solomons, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Did you know that fossils are not alwaysthe remains of the living organisms? In thisday camp we will learn how permineralizedfossils are formed, make a mold for a “fossilprint” and then create a cast from it, exploreour fossil hall and Paleo Prep Lab and get abehind-the-scenes peek at the hundreds offossils in our collection that are not on display.Day camp is designed for children age7 to 10. Pr. Fee $25.00, lunch not included.Space is limited and preregistration is required;call 410-326-2042 ext. 41 to register.Thursday, April 4• Spring Break Fun DaysThe Southern Community Center, 20 AppealLane, Lusby, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.Spend the day playing games, Wii, doingcrafts, watching a movie and enjoyingpopcorn at SCC. Please bring a bag lunchand we will provide all of the fun! Pre-registrationrequired. Ages 5 to 12. $15/Day.• PEM Talks: Sustainable ChesapeakeCalvert Marine Museum, 14200 SolomonsIsland Road, Solomons, 7 p.m.Rich Takacs sharing his expertise onCreating Living Shorelines. The Chesapeakeregion is coping with rising seas and sinkinglands, creating daunting challenges forwaterfront homeowners. Rich Takacs, whooversees habitat restoration activities for theNOAA Restoration Center for the Mid-Atlanticarea, focuses his efforts on implementingliving shoreline and large-scale oyster restorationprojects. This talk can provide usefulinformation and resources to shoreline propertyowners who are seeking a sustainableway of managing their shoreline. (This talkwas rescheduled from January due to snow.)• Intro to Print MakingJetti Arts, 9106 Chesapeake Ave., NorthBeach, 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.Learn to screen print. $40 per class/perday. Classes on April 2, 3, and 4. Includesmaterials. 410-991-1258

23 Thursday, March 28, 2013The Calvert GazetteSENIOR LIVINGThursday, March 28• Kids Just Want to Have Fun!Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850Costley Way, Prince Frederick, 2 to 3p.m.Reading, discussion and projectsfor children in K - 3rd grade. Please register., 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.• Women’s History Month: IronJawed AngelsCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850Costley Way, Prince Frederick, 6 to8:30 p.m.Defiant young activists take thewomen’s suffrage movement by storm,putting their lives at risk to help Americanwomen win the right to vote. Commemoratethe 100th anniversary of theDC Women’s Suffrage Parade withthis film and discussion. Co-sponsoredby Calvert Library, the Leagueof Women Voters, and Calvert Commissionfor Women. 410-535-0291 or301-855-1862.Friday, March 29Library Closed for Good Friday.Saturday, March 30• PlaytimeCalvert Library Fairview Branch, Rt. 4and Chaneyville Road, Owings, 10:45to 11:15a.m.Playtime is learning and discoverytime for you and your child. Engagein interactive play, connect with otherparents and caregivers, and have fun!Bring a non-battery operated toy toshare. No registration. For ages birththrough 5 years old. 410-257-2101.• PlaytimeCalvert Library Twin Beaches Branch,3819 Harbor Road, ChesapeakeBeach, 10:45 to 11:15a.m.Playtime is learning and discoverytime for you and your child. Engagein interactive play, connect with otherparents and caregivers, and have fun!Bring a non-battery operated toy toshare. No registration. For ages birththrough 5 years old. 410-257-2411.• PlaytimeCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850Costley Way, 11 to 11:30 a.m.Playtime is learning and discoverytime for you and your child. Engagein interactive play, connect with othercaregivers, and have fun! Bring a nonbatteryoperated toy to share. No registration.Ages birth through 5. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.Monday, April 1• Book DiscussionCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850Costley Way, 7 to 8:30 p.m.Room: A Novel by Emma Donoghue.Room is a tale at once shocking,riveting, exhilarating--a story of unconquerablelove in harrowing circumstances,and of the diamond-hard bondbetween a mother and her child. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.Library EventsTuesday, April 2• Writers by the Bay @ the LibraryCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850Costley Way, Prince Frederick, 7 to8:30 p.m.Looking for a writers’ group? Allwriters and would-be writers are welcometo come for critique & camaraderie.410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.Wednesday, April 3• PlayTimeCalvert Library Southern Branch, 20Appeal Way, Lusby, 10:25 to 10:55 a.m.Playtime is learning and discoverytime for you and your child. Engagein interactive play, connect with otherparents and caregivers, and have fun!Bring a non-battery operated toy toshare. No registration. For ages birththrough 5 years old. 410-326-5289.• Cinema CaféCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850Costley Way, Prince Frederick, 6 to8:30 p.m.This 2011 biographical sports dramafilm follows the story of the OaklandA’s general manager, Billy Beane, whodefies conventional wisdom and outsmartshis competition when forced toreinvent his team with bargain players.Starring: Brad Pitt, Jonah Hill, PhillipSeymour Hoffman. 410-535-0291 or301-855-1862.Thursday, April 4• Resume and Cover Letter WorkshopCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850Costley Way, Prince Frederick, 1 to 3p.m.Need help with your resume? Joinjob counselor Sandra Holler in a smallgroup to learn what makes a strong resumeand cover letter. If you have onestarted, bring it with you so editingcan happen on the spot. Please register.410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.Friday, April 5• On Pins & NeedlesCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850Costley Way, 1 to 4 p.m.Bring your quilting, needlework,knitting, crocheting, or other projectfor an afternoon of conversation andshared creativity. 410-535-0291 or301-855-1862.Saturday, April 6• Garden Smarter: Pruning TipsCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850Costley Way,10 to 11:30 a.m.Learn to prune your trees andshrubs to shape them, get rid of deadwood, and remove rubbing branches.410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.• Brain Games: Mahjongg, Scrabble& moreCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850Costley Way, 12 to 3 p.m.Want to learn Mahjongg? Hopeto make your Scrabble skills killer?Games are a great way to keep yourbrain sharp while having fun! Join us!410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.Monday, April 8• Monday Morning Movies & MoreCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850Costley Way, 10 to 11 a.m.Bring the little ones for movies anda story. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.• Kids Just Want to Have Fun!Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850Costley Way, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.Reading, discussion and projectsfor children in K - 3rd grade. Please register.410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.• Book DiscussionCalvert Library Twin Beaches Branch,3819 Harbor Road, ChesapeakeBeach, 7 to 8:30 p.m.What Have You Read Lately?Come share the pros and consof the books you’ve been reading.410-257-2411.Tuesday, April 9• Local History Series: Lighting UpOur LivesCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850Costley Way, 7 to 8:30 p.m.Come hear author and retiredSMECO vice-president Al Goughpresent information from his recentbook: Lighting up our lives: the historyof SMECO. 410-535-0291 or301-855-1862.Wednesday, April 3• PlayTimeCalvert Library Southern Branch, 20Appeal Way, Lusby, 10:25 to 10:55 a.m.Playtime is learning and discoverytime for you and your child. Engagein interactive play, connect with otherparents and caregivers, and have fun!Bring a non-battery operated toy toshare. No registration. For ages birththrough 5 years old. 410-326-5289.• Cinema CaféCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850Costley Way, 6 to 8:30 p.m.This 2011 biographical sports dramafilm follows the story of the OaklandA’s general manager, Billy Beane, whodefies conventional wisdom and outsmartshis competition when forced toreinvent his team with bargain players.Starring: Brad Pitt, Jonah Hill, PhillipSeymour Hoffman. 410-535-0291 or301-855-1862.Thursday, April 4• Resume and Cover LetterWorkshopCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850Costley Way, 1 to 3 p.m.Need help with your resume? Joinjob counselor Sandra Holler in a smallgroup to learn what makes a strong resumeand cover letter. If you have onestarted, bring it with you so editingcan happen on the spot. Please register.410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.Senior Citizen NewsFree Advance DirectivesIn celebration of Law Day, Wednesday, May 1 at9 a.m., the Office on Aging, in conjunction with Davis,Upton, Palumbo & Dougherty, LLC, will be preparingadvance directives at all three senior centers,free of charge, for senior citizens throughout CalvertCounty. Contact your local senior center to schedule a30-minute appointment.Dance the Night Away!A senior dinner dance will be held Saturday,April 20, 6 to 8 p.m. at Patuxent High School. It willbe a Hawaiian Luau theme and is free and open to anysenior in the county. You must have your own transportation.Call Southern Pines Senior Center to registerat 410-586-2748.Intergenerational Summer CampEnjoy a week of activities at IntergenerationalCamp with your elementary-age grandchild(ren) atCalvert Pines Senior Center, July 15 to 19, 10 a.m.Brochures are available at all three senior centers. Fee:$35 per grandparent/grandchild pair, $15 each additionalperson, includes all supplies and one free DVD.Registration forms must be received by May 25. Formore information call 410-535-4606 or 301-855-1170.New Living Well WorkshopAre you or someone you know suffering fromchronic pain, diabetes or other health problems? LivingWell is a six-week program that teaches self-managementtools. The next workshop is on Tuesdays,April 16 to May 21, 11 a.m. at Calvert Pines SeniorCenter. For more information or to register, call KeriLipperini at 410-535-4606 or 301-855-1170.Calvert Pines Senior Center (CPSC)Make a container of flowering plants to welcomespring, Tuesday, April 16, 11 a.m. The fee is $5. Mustpre-register by April 9.North Beach Senior Center (NBSC)Celebrate the silliest day of the year at an AprilFool’s Day Party, Monday, April 1, 10:30 a.m. Themorning will be filled with fun and games, trickeryand foolery. Wear your clothes backwards, too.Southern Pines Senior Center (SPSC)Don’t miss the presentation, Everyone Needs aWill, Wednesday, April 10, 12:30 p.m. Margaret H.Phipps, the Register of Wills for Calvert County, willshare her expertise.Local TripsDue to bad weather the tour of Joint Base Andrewswas changed to Wednesday, April 3 and fourseats are open! Highlights include a demo by the316th Security Forces K-9 military working dogs,a tour of the KC-135 Stratotanker aerial refuelingmilitary aircraft and the 1st Helicopter Squadron thattransports the President and other dignitaries. The$40 fee includes transportation, tour and lunch at theCourses Buffet.Eating Together MenuLunches are served to seniors aged 60-plus andtheir spouses through Title IIIC of the Older AmericansAct. Contributions are suggested. For reservationsor to cancel your reservations call: Calvert PinesSenior Center at 410-535-4606 or 301-855-1170, NorthBeach Senior Center at 410-257-2549, or SouthernPines Senior Center at 410-586-2748.Monday, April 1: hot dog, pinto beans, cole slaw,fresh fruit, orange juiceTuesday, April 2: lemon and herb chicken, sweetpotatoes, tossed salad, roll, fresh fruitWednesday, April 3: hot roast beef sandwich,mashed potatoes, green beans, pears, CookiesThursday, April 4: chicken cacciatore, pasta,broccoli/cauliflower, tossed salad, bread, fruitFriday, April 5: chili, rice, cheddar cheese, sourcream, tossed salad, corn bread, fruit

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