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COUNTY NEWS
Three Calvert Men Found Dead in Annapolis
By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Detectives with the Annapolis Police Department are investigating the deaths of three Calvert County men in what appear to be two separate cases. All three men were found dead in Annapolis Sunday, two were found dead at about 8:30 a.m. and the other found deceased at around 4 p.m., according to police reports. The latest death was deemed a homicide after officers responded to a call for service to the 200 block of Victor Parkway and found John Donnel Ray, of Huntingtown, in his vehicle dead from a gunshot wound. Detectives announced no arrests in the shooting homicide and are actively seeking information from anyone who may have knowledge of the crime. The other two deceased men were also found in a vehicle in the 1200 block of Forest Drive, police reported. The two men have been identified as Jason Paul Hunter, 34, of Lusby and Michael Lee Skirvin III, also of Lusby. Police have stated that the two men appeared to have both died from a narcotics overdose but autopsies are pending. Police are seeking the publics help regarding any information they have on the death of either Hunter or Skirvin. Detectives Charles Bealefield can be contacted regarding the homicide at 443-9865561 while Detective John Murphy can be contacted regarding the apparent overdoses at 410-562-7759. guyleonard@countytimes.net
Public Comment on Beach Budget

By Sarah Miller Staff Writer sessions. Fine then, have your work session, Wahl said. Clara Mae Buckmaster was The council approved a reone of several resident who came quest to purchase a boat, to be kept out to speak at the Chesapeake in public works storage, for the Town Council budget hearing. Chesapeake Beach Oyster CultiShe asked the council not to revation Committee. It awarded a move Veterans Park improvecontract addendum to Homes and ments from the budget. Gardens by Les and Olde Tyme You should hang your heads Craftsmen, Inc. for the completion in shame, she said in reference to of the phase two Kellams Field the proposed cut. At the end of the improvements. The money came meeting, the improvements were from a grant. Not all council memstill on the capital improvements bers agreed the money should be Photo by Sarah Miller list for FY 2014. spent on the field. Mayor Bruce Wahl Discussion continued on rate Council member Eric Reinchanges for water and sewer. The hardt argued grant money isnt current income is only a third of the revenue needed, free and the field was in good shape, meaning the but increasing rates three times automatically would money could be better used elsewhere. His argucause undue hardship, council members said. They ments went unheeded. The marathon meeting went four hours, promptcould not agree on a model for rate adjustments. Council member Jeff Krahling proposed a separate ing audience members who stuck it out the entire time work session to discuss different models, an action so they could speak during public comment at the end Mayor Bruce Wahl disapproved of, not wanting to to comment on a perceived lack of organization. Wahl see competing rate work sessions right now. Krahling defended the council, saying it accomplished a large reminded Wahl the town council could hold work amount of work and it was not wasted time. sessions if at least four members believed it necessary. He got the votes he needed to hold the work sarahmiller@countytimes.net
Visitor Information Centers Open All Week

Now that the weather is warming, visitors will begin streaming back to Calvert County for vacations, day trips and family activities. To help tourists and motorists with travel plans, directions and general information, Calvert County's two visitor information centers, located in Owings and Solomons, are now open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Owings center is co-located with the Fairview Library at 8120 Southern Maryland Boulevard; in Solomons, the center is located at 14175 Solomons Island Road South. Knowledgeable staff is available at each site to provide information about local attractions, hotels, restaurants and other travel information. Both centers are overseen by the Department of Economic Development and managed under contract by the Calvert County Chamber of Commerce; summer hours are in effect through Oct. 31, 2013. For more information about the Calvert County, Md., Department of Economic Development, our visitor sites and attractions and the services available to assist county businesses, call 410-535-4583, 800-331-9771 or 301-855-1880; send an email to info@ecalvert. com, or visit online at www.ecalvert.com.
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COUNTY NEWS
Legislature Passes Stricter Cell Phone Law
By Guy Leonard Staff Writer This year the Maryland General Assembly passed a law making use of a handheld cell phone while driving a primary offense. Law enforcement can pull a driver over solely for using a cell phone. Previously law officers could give motorists a fine for using their cell phones while driving if they were first committing some other infraction such as speeding. The first offense receives a fine up to $75; the second offense a fine up to $125 and the third as high as $175. The law takes effect Oct. 1. Drivers would not be fined, however, if they used their cell phones without a handheld device while they were stopped at traffic signal or otherwise not moving. Calvert County Sheriff Mike Evans believed that because there were so many other high profile issues in Annapolis this measure received relatively little attention. He said it was a positive step and hoped it would help reduce crashes and collisions caused by inattentive driving. Even during the previous ban he and his deputies often saw motorists using their cell phones while driving. It was a secondary offense, we saw it all the time, Evans said. There really wasnt much we could do about it. I would see some people texting and I would make some stops myself but mostly I just gave warnings. The new law does not provide for points on motorists licenses if they are found to be in violation. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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Scottish Highlands Coming to Calvert

By Sarah Miller Staff Writer From bagpipers to the caper toss, The Celtic Society of Southern Maryland is bringing a little bit of the Scottish Highlands right to Calvert County. Jefferson Patterson Park and the Celtic Society of Southern Maryland are preparing for the 35th annual Southern Maryland Celtic Festival on April 27. New to the festival this year are storytellers, seasoned and student storytellers sharing rich oral tradition. Storytelling was a form of record keeping before the advent of written language, said festival coordina-
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tor Mary Beth Dent. Storytellers passed down myths, legends and brought news from afar. The festival features something for everyone. Athletes will demonstrate rugby, Caber toss, stone put, hammer toss and other sports. Two music stages will run from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. featuring local favorite Celtic musicians, including Bonnie Rideout, Iona, The Dublin5 (formerly The Rovers), Pyrates Royale, and The Fair Trade. Instead of two or three bands rotating on and off the stage, the society invited a number of acts to entertain throughout the day, Dent said. At 12:30 and 5 p.m., a mass band of drummers and bagpipers will take the field for a demonstration.
Harpist Sue Richards will demonstrate and teach classed throughout the day. Nearly 50 vendors will sell Celtic crafts and traditional and local favorite foods. Artisans will offer workshops with opportunities for children and adults to learn hands-on. Two additional stages will feature Highland Dance competitions and demonstrations, which audience members can participate in. Tickets are $20 at the gate and $15 with advanced online purchase. Children 12 and under are free. Military and 65 plus discount tickets are $15. Additional information and tickets are available at www.cssm. org. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
Crab Population Drops Sharply

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Despite a 52 percent increase in the number of spawning age female hard crabs in the Chesapeake Bay, the population of the popular crustacean has plummeted from an estimated 765 million to just 300 million, the states Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has announced. The number of juvenile crabs found in the recent winter dredge survey of regional waters also dropped markedly from 581 million to only 111 million. Officials with the state agency believe that a sudden increase in the number of red drum fish into the bay accounted for the massive losses in overall abundance of the iconic Maryland Blue Crab this year. Red drum prey heavily on blue crabs and Virginia anglers caught and released 2.5 million red drum fish during the fishing season, which is about 40 times more than what they caught just two years ago. Natural resources officials also said that young crabs often prey on each other when their populations are high as they were just last year. State officials said the number of spawning age females stands at more than 140 million, which is twice that of the established amount of 70 million for offering enough breeding stock. The results of this years winter dredge survey are by no means ideal, however, our strong management framework includes a buffer that allows the population to fluctuate within a safe threshold, said DNR Secretary John Griffin. In fact the conservation measures we first put into place in 2008 were designed to allow for the naturally occurring fluctuations crabs are known for and ensure a sustainable seafood industry. Tommy Zinn, president of the Calvert County Watermans Association, said the numbers would result in more limits on the crab catch this year but he said watermen have never fully trusted the results of the dredge survey. Several factors, including the weather, can cause crabs to move during the winter dredge period, he said, but the dredging requires them to be in the mud of the bay to provide any kind of accurate count. We dont put a whole lot of stock in these numbers, Zinn said. Crabbers have seen great years when they [DNR] predicted bad years. The numbers will mean fewer crabs can be taken, he said, which will only hurt watermen because of the increasing costs of bait, fuel for their boats and even licensing and other fees, Zinn said. Theyre talking about a 10 percent cut on female crabs and were already on a reduced catch, Zinn said. With their formula its more like a 20 percent reduction. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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The following roads will be closed from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. 1st Street at Chesapeake Avenue 2nd Street at Chesapeake Avenue 3rd Street at Chesapeake Avenue 5th Street at Chesapeake Avenue Please join in on that day and help plant the town. Registration is at the Welcome Center between 8 a.m. and 9 a.m.
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Underage Alcohol Reduction Team Seeks to Inform Parents
By Sarah Miller Staff Writer The Under Age Alcohol Reduction Team informs parents and children about the dangers of underage drinking and serving alcohol to minors. The team, which last met in October, has been waiting on approval of the ideas they collected. Program monitor Anna Black said this process takes time. During the April 17 meeting, the team discussed a campaign called Parents Who Host Lose the Most. One of the most effective means to stop underage drinking is disseminating information through the community. A common misconception among parents is they are allowed to serve minors as long as the minors are supervised and remain in the home, Black said. The states parents may serve alcohol only to their children. Adults can be fined $2,500 for the first offence or $5,000 for subsequent offences of serving alcohol to others. Individual citations can be issued for each minor served, according to information available during the April 17 meeting. The team chose the Chesapeake Ranch Estates as an initial focus area because it is a large community with pre-established activities and clubs for children, adults and families, Black said. The campaign is designed to inform parents and instigate a social norms change, Black said.
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On May 8 from 5 to 8 p.m., the team will kick off the campaign the Parents Who Host Lose the Most kick. Parents can sign a pledge vowing they will not serve alcohol to minors. They can pick up lawn posters, fliers and stickers designed to let their neighbors know children will not get alcohol at their homes. The group discussed having a booth with underage drinking information at upcoming summer events in CRE, as well as on Solomons Island and in other parts of the county. In addition to the campaign, the team discussed the upcoming prom season, and how to keep students safe after the dance. For more information about UAART, contact Black at 410-535-3079, ext. 26, or blackac@co.cal.md.us or Julie Boutaugh at 410-535-3079, ext. 26, or julie.Bbutaugh@ maryland.gov. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
119 Designated Drivers Transported 513 Passengers

Bob Hall, LLC and Anheuser Busch, working together with the Calvert County Sheriffs Office, Maryland State Police, the Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse and the Calvert and St. Marys Counties Community Traffic Safety Programs sponsored a Designated Driver program during the annual opening of the Tiki Bar this year. The program ran Friday, April 19 and Saturday, April 20 from noon to 10 p.m. Sheriff Mike Evans, accompanied by Richard Hall with Bob Hall, LLC, and Susan Fischer, Richard Hall and Sheriff Evans Susan Fischer, Evidence Property Manager at the Sheriffs Office, drew the winning tickets on Monday at the Calvert County Sheriffs Office for the prizes awarded to those who signed up as designated drivers during the weekend of the Tiki Bar opening celebrations. Between Friday and Saturday. The 119 designated drivers saw to the safe arrival home of 513 passengers. First place winner, Janet Stone of California won $300 and a Tiki Bar gift certificate, second place winner Haley Kleeman of Clements won $200 and a Tiki Bar gift certificate, third place winner Amy Payne of Leonardtown won $100 and a Tiki Bar gift certificate. Dennis Baker of Lusby won the Designated Driver Rewards drawing of $50 in a VISA gift card provided by Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse (CAASA). Sheriff Mike Evans says, Thanks to all the allied agencies that helped make the event safe for the residents of Calvert County.
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Haley Shares Knowledge with Students

By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Not all Africans were slaves when they came to North America. Two men came to Maryland on the Arc and the Dove, and several more were free citizens before laws in 1664 made lifelong slavery legal, according to Chris Haley, an African-American historian who spoke last week at Plum Point Middle School. Eighth grader Colleen Larsen found this fact surprising since she believed the first Africans were brought over as slaves. Plum Point teachers Adam Muffley, Susie Cox and Margaret Land combined their history and social studies classes so all students could benefit from Haleys lecture. Students benefit from different pointsof-view, Larsen said. Guest speakers bring different facts and teaching styles into the classroom. The speaker overlapped with a study on slavery and primary sources from that time period, Land said. Eighth grade student Catherine Scott has experience with primary sources, having interviewed former Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court Thurgood Marshalls son for an earlier project. Analyzing primary sources is key to helping students understand slavery from a different point-of-view, Cox said. When they examine a political cartoon or read an excerpt from Uncle Toms Cabin, they develop a sense of time period. Land came into contact with Haley during an American history workshop, part of a three-year program, which recently lost funding. The teachers decided to combine their classes to allow all students to take advantage of Haleys knowledge, Land said. Understanding slavery is critical to understanding the development of the United States, Muffley said. Children need to understand that we live in an ever changing society and that what might be accepted today may just as well be admonished tomor-
Outstanding Teachers, Staff Recognized

By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Each of you have been chosen to represent your school this evening because you are the best of the best, said Victoria Karol, Calvert Public School human relations, to the 51 school employees recognized at the annual Teacher of the Year and Educational Support Staff Person of the Year awards. The 2013 Teacher of the Year is Southern Middle School math teacher Jon Cox. Mr. Cox spends extra time organizing math interventions, our Morning Math program, an Alternative Energy student investigation advisory group, as well as coaching the school soccer team, Karol said during the small spotlight on Cox. His dynamic personality and teaching style make a significant difference on his students, colleagues and school community. Cox is a Calvert native, with a family history of teaching. His parents, two aunts and two cousins have been teachers, and his wife teaches at Dowell Elementary School. The Educational Support Person of the Year is Patuxent Elementary School Special Education Instructional Assistant Jean Ramos, instructional assistance at
Lailah Lindsey listens to guest speaker Chris Haley.
Photos by Sarah Miller Chris Haley speaks to Plum Point Middle School students.
row. The past is not always pretty, but it is insightful. Allowing students the ability to evaluate the evils and causes of slavery leads to more critical thinkers and, hopefully, future leaders. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
Technology Improvements, New Director of Special Education Announced

Photos by Sarah Miller Bayside Toyota President Geoff Wanamaker hands Jon Cox the keys to a new car.
By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Calvert Public Schools offers electronic transcripts for the first time this year. These transcripts can be sent to 200 colleges and more in the future, according to technology and information presentation made at the April 18 Board of Education meeting. Representatives from the department shared how this school year was the second for teachers to take daily attendance on-line. All secondary schools now use the Master Schedule Builder, which allows students to schedule classes online rather than on
Calvert Middle School student Emma Raphael sings Somewhere over the Rainbow during the opening remarks.
Patuxent Elementary, received Educational Support Person of the year. She has been at the school 10 years. Ms Ramos is a true go-getter and has participated in formal intervention trainings as well as developed her own knowledge of strategies to support student learning. She shares her talents freely as a member of the American Education Week and Literacy Expo committees, PBIS team and the Student Response Team, Karol said. Her husband, BOE president, Eugene Karol commended teachers for the role they play in students lives. We educate everyone who does anything first, he said, adding everyone in the schools help shape children into the adults they will become. Delegate Mark Fisher related a story of a teacher who bought new shoes for a student whose family was going through a rough time. Such actions, small to teachers who will see thousands of students during their career, have a tremendous impact to students and families. Its all the stuff you do that nobody every sees, Fisher said. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
paper. From July 1, 2012 through Feb. 1, 2013, the department fielded 6,130 help desk calls. This is higher than the same timeframe, when there were 5,591 calls. The highest numbers of help calls were from Patuxent High School, with more than 800 and Huntingtown High School, which more than 650. The cause for the increase could be attributed to the opening of a new high school and an ongoing major computer replacement initiative, representatives said during the presentation. Schools will soon see higher connectivity and improved networking and broadband services next year as the statefunded fiber optic network is completed this summer, Department of Instructional and Informational Technology representatives said. The Department of Instructional and Informational Technology consists of five school assigned computer technicians, one donation technician and four network engineers. Superintendent Jack Smith announced the retirement of Annette Lagana, longtime director of Special Education. He recommended Christina Harris, supervisor for special education, be promoted to the position, an action the Board of Education approved unanimously. Lagana will stay with the department to train Harris. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
Photo by Sarah Miller Christina Harris accepts a new position as Director of Special Education.
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By Corrin M. Howe Staff Writer/Editor day business and continues to work out of an industrial park off Mt. Harmony. Bully Bling is a CalBefore the end of the vert County grown enyear, he wants to break into ergy drink with its own the Atlanta, Ga. market. unique blend and flavor Guido said the debursting onto the local, remand for their logo has gional and national scene. caused him to launch into Its influence is eviother marketing areas to denced by this week being sell hats, hoodies, and named as the official spont-shirts. Bully Bling logo sor of CrossFit Football Along with retail Flash Power Athlete Series 2013, a national locations, Bully Bling teams-up with local fitness program; this month it picked up H.G. bands, racecar teams, Go-kart teams, MX Wagner & Sons a regional food and drink Teams, and Hunt Clubs to help us get our distributor; and, less than three years ago it drink in the clubs and bars. sold its first case to a Calvert business. Bully Bling sponsors Autism Society, Vic Guido and Lisa Phillips, the found- Habitat for Humanity and Wounded Warrior. ers, wanted to create a healthier, quality, For more information and learn about inexpensive energy product that provides their upcoming events, go to bullyblingenamazing taste and outstanding energy, with- ergy.com out the medicine taste and after taste of other brands. corrinhowe@countytimes.net Gudio, a lifelong entrepreneur and business owner, said starting a business now is CrossFit Footeasier with the Internet. He discovered that ball is a strength the energy drink industry takes $9 million and conditioning from the market, which was big enough for program designed him and Phillips to carve out a piece of living. for football players They hired a chemist to develop the and participants in formula. contact sports. The cans come from Ball, the largest We use orcan manufacture in the world. NVE, in New ganic functional Jersey, fills the cans. On Sept. 10, 2010, they movements perreceived their first shipment of the carbonformed at high ated drink. intensity to simuThe B vitamins and citruses created late the demands itself, Phillips said about the unique flavor placed on an athof the drink. lete during a footSome people say it tastes like Sweet ball game. Football Tarts or Jolly Rancher, Guido said. is a game of secCrossFit logo In January 2011, Bully Bling introduced onds and inches. its sugar free drink and recently came out CrossFit Football with the new can design. knows the demands placed on players durSouthern Maryland has been very ing the game and the distances they will good to us, Guido said. have to travel. With this in mind, we can The locations to purchase the drinks are replicate the stresses and situations a player listed on their website. will face on the field. By combining high Bully Bling is distributed in Maryland intensity movements with a comprehensive (Baltimore and Southern Maryland are largstrength and speed program, the result is a est markets), West Virginia (another large training program that is unparalleled in the market), Virginia, Pennsylvania, Delaware industry. and Washington, D.C. How do we know CrossFit Football's Bully Bling is sold in bars, clubs, and programming works? Because it has been liquor stores. In Calvert the energy drink designed by NFL players and some of the can be found in Rollins Grocery Store in top coaches in the world. Not only has it Chesapeake Beach, Montereys Mexican been created by top athletes, but it has been Cantina in Lusby and Solomons Snacks. In used to compete at the highest levels of proSt. Marys McKays and Big Dogs Paradise fessional sports. The utility of this program sell Bully Bling. And Port Tabacco Marina is is not theoretical; it has not been designed another good customer, according to Phillips. by someone that thinks it might work, but These are a few examples. by athletes and coaches that have domiGudio wants to saturate the mid-Atnated at the highest levels of competitive lantic region. Picking up H. M. Wagner as a athletics. distributor was a major step forward in Bully The CrossFit Football program is deBlings goal. The delivery company delivers signed to work for all players regardless in many of the same markets as Guido has of age or experience. The loads, distances, targeted. times, intensity, and programming can be The company is growing so fast that scaled, and the program has been designed within two years of starting, Gudio left his to meet the needs of athletes at all levels of construction company to work fulltime at training advancement. Bully Bling. Phillips always ran the day-toButterfly Bush All sizes, All colors
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By Guy Leonard Staff Writer State Fire Marshals have not arrested any suspects for the deliberate setting of a house fire in Lusby on Sunday. According to information from the state fire marshals office the fire was set at 724 White Sands Drive during the night of April 20; the house was a single story wood-framed structure and was not occupied. A neighbor saw the door to the house was opened and warned the owner, who entered the house and found fire damage and numerous small fires intentionally set in several rooms of the house, according to fire marshals. The Calvert County Sheriffs Office was the first agency on the scene, according to fire marshals, but no firefighters were called to the
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scene. Deputy Fire Marshal John Nelson said the fires burned themselves out as they were discovered. Whoever was responsible set fire to several items throughout the house, including the carpet. No pets or people were harmed. The house had no occupants since the owner was repairing it in preparation to put it back on the market, Nelson said. It had been used as a rental property, he said. The total damage was estimated at $5,000. Fire marshals have no suspects in the incident. Anyone with information on the arson is asked to call the fire marshals Southern Region office at 443-550-6833. guyleonard@countytimes.net
Sheriff Mike Evans met with the volunteers of the HELP Association on April 15 at the HELP Association Thrift Shop on East Mount Harmony Road in Owings and presented them with a Sheriff's Salute. The Sheriff thanked HELP Association President Norma Houston, pictured below with Sheriff Evans, and several members of the group for their generosity and support. In March of 2013 the HELP Association awarded the Sheriff's Office with a $7,000 grant which was used to purchase Tasers for deputies. Sheriff Evans thanked the volunteers and expressed the value of community partnerships.
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Sheriffs Blotter
The following information is compiled directly from publicly released police reports.
During the week of April 15 through April 21 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriffs Office responded to 1,457 calls for service throughout the community. Citizens with information on the following crimes or any criminal activity in Calvert County who wish to report it anonymously can now access the Calvert County Crime Solvers link through the Sheriffs Office website. Go to www.co.cal.md.us/residents/safety/law/sheriff/ and click on the Crime Solvers link to leave an anonymous tip on-line. Information leading to the arrest and conviction of a suspect could result in a $1,000 reward. Theft: Someone stole a charcoal grill from Driftwood Beach in Lusby sometime between April 12 and 15. Dep. L. Wood is investigating. Destruction of Property: Sometime between 8 p.m. and 10:05 p.m. on April 15 someone slashed four tires on a vehicle parked in the Rod n Reel Restaurant parking lot in Chesapeake Beach. Dep. C. Fox is investigating. CDS Violation: On April 16 at 9:45 p.m. DFC T. Rickard conducted a traffic stop on Md. Rt.2 south at Federal Oaks Drive in Sunderland. He found Dwyer the driver, later identified as Shane P. Dwyer, 18 of Huntingtown, to be in possession of suspected drugs. Dwyer was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana in the amount of 10 grams or more, possession of marijuana in sufficient quantity to indicate an intent to distribute, and possession of drug paraphernalia; multiple containers and bags used to store marijuana. Burglary: Unknown suspect(s) broke into a shed at Middleham Chapel in Lusby and stole a Toro Z Master riding mower that is red with white wheels and a gray seat, valued at $7,500. Two green and yellow Yardman 6-hp push mowers and a 5-gallon gas can were also stolen. The theft occurred sometime between April 10 and 17. Anyone with information is asked to contact Dep. G. Gott at 410-535-2800. Theft from Vehicle: Overnight between April 17 and 18 unknown suspect(s) entered two unlocked vehicles parked outside a home in the 700 block of Dry Creek Court in Lusby and stole $3 in change. DFC M. Velasquez is investigating. Destruction of Property: Approximately $150 in damage was done when unknown suspect(s) spray painted graffiti on the west side of the Chesapeake Beach Library located on Harbor Road. The graffiti was discovered on April 19. Anyone with information is asked to contact Dep. C. Fox at 410-535-2800. Destruction of Property: Someone struck the windshield and hood of a vehicle parked in a driveway in the 300 block of Sollers Wharf Road in Lusby between April 19 and 20 causing $700 in damage. Dep. L. Wood is investigating. Burglary: A homeowner reported to Dep. L. Wood that during the daytime hours on April 19 someone broke into their home in the 700 block of White Sands Drive in Lusby and stole a PlayStation3 gaming system and a Motorola Droid cell phone. The investigation is continuing. Theft from Vehicle: A victim in the 9400 block of Sea Breeze Court in North Beach advised DFC R. Burggraff that someone stole her purse from inside her vehicle overnight between April 18 and 19. The victim was unsure if the vehicle had been locked but there was no damage to the vehicle. The purse, a large silver Coach bag, and its contents are valued at $1,000.
Theft: On April 15 at 10:16 a.m., Trooper First Class Wiesemann responded to the 14855 block of Patuxent Ave., Solomons for a report of a theft. A 14kt gold diamond solitaire ring and pendant were stolen from the residence. Investigation continues. Burglary: On April 16 at 4 a.m., Troopers from the Prince Frederick Barrack were contacted by Anne Arundel Police to assist with a theft investigation. A lookout for a 1996 Honda Accord towing an empty U-Haul trailer was given. TFC Esnes located the vehicle, which now had two motorcycles on the trailer. Troopers stopped the vehicle on Rt. 4 in Huntingtown. Troopers then canvassed the area and discovered that the motorcycles had just been stolen during a garage burglary on Holland Cliff Road in Huntingtown. The U-Haul trailer was also found to be stolen. Brandon M. Jennings, 21 of Glen Burnie, and Darian D. Carter, 18 of Pasadena, were both arrested and charged with burglary and theft. Trooper First Class Hunt from the Calvert Investigative Team responded to continue the investigation into other related motorcycle/ATV thefts in the area. Open Warrant, Possession: On April 16 at 7:45 p.m., Trooper First Class Saucerman responded to a call for service in the 5800 block of Macs Hollow Rd. in Prince Frederick. Donald T. Unkle, 24 of Prince Frederick, was contacted during the call and was discovered to have an open arrest warrant with the Department of Natural Resources Police. Cocaine and other drug paraphernalia were also discovered. He was incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center. Possession With Intent: On April 17 12:21 a.m., Trooper Barlow stopped a vehicle for traffic violations on Rt. 4 at Governor Run Rd. in Port Republic. An odor of marijuana was emitting from inside the vehicle and a search revealed a large amount
of Marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Salvador A. Hernandez-Claudio, 19 of Lusby, was arrested for possession of Marijuana with the intent to distribute. He was incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center. Possession of Oxycodone: On April 18 at 7:26 a.m., Trooper First Class West responded to the 11200 block of Alamo Trail in Lusby in an attempt to serve an arrest warrant. Michael E. Swearingen, 21 of Lusby, was located in the residence and was placed under arrest. A search revealed he was in possession of oxycodone. He was incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center. Violation of Protective Order: On April 18 at 12 p.m., Trooper First Class West received a complaint from a victim, who advised that her estranged husband was violating the protective order she had put in place against him. Jeffrey W. Baker, 42 of Owings, entered the MSP barrack and was placed under arrest for violation of the protective order. He was incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center. Public Intoxication: On April 19 at 5 p.m., Trooper First Class Wiesemann responded to Prince Frederick Blvd. near Dares Beach Rd. in Prince Frederick for a reported intoxicated subject staggering in and out of the roadway. Troopers located David J. Stillwagon, Jr., 51 of no fixed address, and found him to be extremely intoxicated. He was arrested and incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center. Possession of Marijuana: On April 21 at 10:49 a.m., Trooper First Class Esnes stopped a vehicle at Rt. 4 and Lower Marlboro Rd. in Huntingtown for traffic violations. During the traffic stop a search was conducted which revealed marijuana. Two juveniles from Virginia were arrested and transported to the MSP Barrack for processing. They were charged and released to the care and custody of their parents and guardian.
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SENIOR LIVING
In the End: Its Just Common Decency

Laura Joyce Contributing Writer Margaret Thatcher, Great Britains Iron Lady (and first female Prime Minister), died last week at age 88. Shed suffered a series of strokes over the past several years, and had also developed Dementia. The gradual loosening of someones connections to the world is always sad, whatever you may think of their politics or beliefs. Since her death, the song, Ding Dong, The Witch is Dead from the Wizard of Oz has risen to the top of the music charts in England. Britons are requesting it as a paean to Thatchers term in office, when her economic and other policies resulted in a deepening recession and widespread unemployment. She was also unpopular with many for her rigidly conservative politics. What does this have to do with us? Not much, on one hand: if a bunch of people from across the pond want to hear an incredibly annoying song performed by Munchkins, cheerio and all that rot. Watching the news coverage got me thinking, though. Groups of people, many of them too young to have been born, let alone unemployed, when Thatcher ruled, are dancing in the street and celebrating her death. Theyre holding up banners that read Good Riddance! and Ding Dong! (for those who arent creative enough to come up with their own slogans). Im imagining her family, though; she has a daughter and a son, as well as grandchildren, seeing the glee of the British protesters as they celebrate in the face of the familys sorrow. And while I believe in the First Amendments guarantee of free speech beyond perhaps any other right, the protesters behavior disgusts me, too. Whatever happened to common decency? Empathy? If someone has to be glad that another person has died, cant they be quietly glad? Thats the problem with the street parties and songs that celebrate someones passing. Theyre impossible to miss, and theyre mean-spirited, and theyre done when its too late to create change in any case. The protests simply create a painful backdrop for a family grieving a personal loss, albeit of a public figure. No matter who has died, there is probably a small child somewhere, even if only inside of an adult, who knew the one who has passed only as someone they loved. I didnt agree with Margaret Thatchers economic policies or her hawkish cronyism with Reagan and other world leaders who seemed hell-bent on war, but that was over 30 years ago. Since, she has lost those most precious of gifts, her health and her memory. Her family has surely suffered those losses even longer and harder than she has. It seems to me that laughter and cheering and delight at this one final loss is in poor taste, at best. Even more importantly, it denies another human being what we should surely all earn after a lifetime of navigating the world in the way we think best, even if others disagree: the chance for our families to put us to rest, in peace. I love hearing from you; feel free to contact me at thewordtech@md.metrocast. net if you have comments or questions about the column.
Maryland Access Point The Calvert County Office on Aging (CCOOA) has been approved to be a Maryland Access Point (MAP). The MAP program provides options counseling as well as information and assistance to disabled individuals aged 18 and older. The CCOOA has welcomed Amy Boucher as the MAP Coordinator. In addition, Sharisse Swales of the Southern Maryland Center for Independent Living is available every Wednesday at Calvert Pines Senior Center, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to assist disabled persons aged 18 to 49 years old. For more information about the MAP program, contact Amy Boucher at 410-535-4606 or 301-855-1170. Summer Fun Classes are filling up for the Intergenerational Camp at Calvert Pines Senior Center. Enjoy a week of activities with your elementary-age grandchild(ren), July 15 - 19, 10 a.m. Brochures are available at all three senior centers. Fee: $35 per grandparent/grandchild pair, $15 each additional person, includes all supplies and one free DVD. Registration forms must be received by May 25. For more information call 410535-4606 or 301-855-1170. Free Advance Directives In celebration of Law Day, Wednesday, May 1, the Office on Aging, in conjunction with Davis, Upton, Palumbo & Dougherty, LLC, will be preparing advance directives at all three senior centers, free of charge, for Calvert County seniors. Contact your local senior center to schedule a 30-minute appointment. Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program Are you looking for a way to reduce pain and decrease stiffness? The Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program (AFEP) includes gentle range-of-motion exercises suitable for every fitness level and is offered at all three senior centers. The classes are held at Calvert Pines, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 10:30 a.m.; North Beach, Mondays and Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. and Fridays at 10:15 a.m.; and
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Southern Pines, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m. Calvert Pines Senior Center (CPSC) Celebrate the Mexican holiday at a Cinco de Mayo Luncheon, Friday, May 3, noon. Enjoy taco salad, non-alcoholic margaritas, chips and salsa. Lunch reservation required. North Beach Senior Center (NBSC) Laughter is sure to happen when ladies get together! Join Table Talk for Women, Thursday, May 2, 10:30 a.m. to share and reminisce with other women. Southern Pines Senior Center (SPSC) Celebrate the flavors and traditions of Mexico at a Cinco de Mayo Celebration, Friday, May 3, 11:30 a.m. Enjoy a Mexican style lunch, piata, games and prizes for the best fiesta costume. Pre-registration required. Eating Together Menu Lunches are served to seniors aged 60plus and their spouses through Title IIIC of the Older Americans Act. Contributions are suggested. For reservations or to cancel your reservations call: Calvert Pines Senior Center at 410-535-4606 or 301-855-1170, North Beach Senior Center at 410-2572549, or Southern Pines Senior Center at 410-586-2748. Monday, April 29: Turkey Sandwich, Garden Goodness Soup, Fresh Fruit, Orange Juice. Tuesday, April 30: Pork BBQ, Baked Beans, Cole Slaw, Fresh Fruit, Brownies. Wednesday, May 1: Fried Chicken, Mashed Sweet Potatoes, Whole Wheat Bread, Fresh Fruit. Thursday, May 2: Baked Tilapia, Red Potatoes, Black Beans, Kale, Rice Pudding, Juices. Friday, May 3: Taco Salad Meal: Tortilla Chips, Beef Meat, Salsa, L/T, Cheese, Churros, Pears.
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Slaughenhoupt Desires a Zero-balance Budget in Future

By Sarah Miller Staff Writer As the 2014 fiscal year budget receives its final tweaks before being presented for public comment, Board of Commissioner Evan Slaughenhoupt Jr. supports a different process for budget building. He wants to see the county create a budget from scratch. Calvert County government has 11 departments, a large number, he said. Its always been like that. It could be more efficient, different models could be used. Slaughenhoupt has seen models where county government has two parts, one for internal administration and the other to serve the public. That may not work for Calvert, but he said the current structure is not optimum. It could be more efficient. He wants involve the citizens advisory committee in the budget process. He doesnt feel like the commissioners are doing their job if they dont understand the budget building process from top to bottom. The zero-based budget style would account for every dollar spent, he said. His goal is for county government to be completely transparent. Commissioner Steve Weems has nothing against Slaughenhoupts approach to budget building. Instead, he is still learning, finding something new every time the county goes through the budget process. Weems is wary of micro-managing the budget process, saying the countys staff has won accolades for the work they do. Commissioners approach should be efficient, effective and adaptive as they are actively involved and informed in the process. Funding public schools traditionally makes up for roughly 50 percent of a county budget while public safety adds 20 percent. Once funded, the board of education and sheriff control the money given. In the past, the county and schools had a funding formula in place, which has since expired. The formula was based upon maintenance of effort plus 2 percent. This year, Calvert County Public Schools requested approximately $4 million more than the countys staff recommendation. Board of Education President Eugene Karol commended the county for continuing to fund the schools above maintenance of effort. They havent treated the school system unfairly by any measure of the imagination, Karol said, adding additional funding will keep the schools from cutting personnel and possibly increasing class sizes. The Board of County Commissioners and the Board of Education are still discussing funding. Karol said the Board of Education strives for accountability, and makes sure to spend money wisely. Calvert County Sheriffs Office has had the same staffing levels for the last 10 to 15 years, according to Sheriff Mike Evans. Already assigning deputies to multiple duties without paying them for the extra responsibility, the Sheriffs office is spread thin for the communities increasing needs. Evans does not want to trim DARE, the drug enforcement team and the Crime Investigative Team. North Beach pays for nine officers to routinely patrol the beaches and Dominion Cove Point pays for 10 officers who are stationed at the facility, Evans said. The Board of Education pays for an officer posted at one of the high schools. The sheriffs office provides officers for the additional three high schools. The sheriffs office and the Board of County Commissioners recently reached a tentative agreement for a formula determining the number of deputies the office needs. Evans called the formula a step in the right direction, adding he intends to bring requests forward to add more deputies into the budget. The general fund (that which is left over after funding schools and public safety) is the most discussed during the budget building process,
Present Budget Process
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The General Fund
according to Tim Hayden, Director of Finance and Budget. The general fund expenditures are $233,758,179 while the projected revenue is $226 million. Were working on closing the gap, Hayden said. By the time we present the commissioners budget, we will have a solution. The board is offering a voluntary retirement program in another effort to cut the budget. Employees participating must retire between April 1 and July 30 and have the option to pull out until the last minute. At this point, the county has a good idea of who will retire, Hayden said. County staff will meet to determine whether they need a replacement. The budget build for the next fiscal year begins in July with data gathering and goes through to the adoption of the next budget, Slaughenhoupt said. Some departments have projects that span years, another factor to be included when building the budget. Money allocated for a project may sit for a couple years before the project is ready to move forward in the process. The With July 1 heralding the end of the fiscal year, the county is getting closer to adopting the operating budget for Fiscal Year 2014 at the end of May. Everybody is asking for more money, said Slaughenhoupt. The proposed plan provides a pay increase for county employees to cover cost of living increases and gives additional funding to the Board of Education, though he said the county cannot provide the full additional $4 million the public schools requested. The county staff set forth an all-inclusive budget is $304,726,608. This number includes self-funding programs, such as water and sewerage. The commissioners will present the budget to the public on May 21 at 7 p.m. in Calvert Pines Senior Center, located at 450 W Dares Beach Road in Prince Frederick. The budget will be adopted shortly after the presentation, Slaughenhoupt said. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
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Newsmakers
New Antique Store Opens in Prince Frederick
Carol Dargan explains the history behind a blown glass vase.
Photos by Sarah Miller
By Sarah Miller Staff Writer A building with some history is the perfect location for an antiques shop. In this case, the ground floor of former comptroller Louis Goldsteins old law office has been converted to sell treasures, while his son, Phillip Goldstein, maintains an office upstairs. Terry Goldstein and Carol Dargan fixed up the ground floor to lease out, but when nobody moved in they began thinking of alternative uses for the location. Goldstein mentioned using it for an antique shop and, after some consideration, Dargan asked if she was serious about that idea. After two weeks of arranging the shop and preparing, Scorpios Vintage Treasures, Antiques and Furnishings opened the first weekend in December. The women stocked the shop with items they were willing to part with. Since then, they have purchased paintings and curios at auctions and other stores to re-sell in their shop. They will sell consignment items on a case-by-case basis, Dargan said. Offerings at Scorpios range from handcrafted Amish furniture to trinket boxes, paintings, lamps, a Daneker Grandfather Clock and an old copy of Twilight by Stephenie Meyer. I wish the objects in here could talk, Dargan said. Prices are reasonable, and based on pricing for similar items on the Internet. Dargan enrolled in an appraisal course through Ashland University, and will soon take her test to be a certified appraiser. Dargan and Goldstein once taught together at Plum Point Elementary School, Dargan in the history department and Goldstein in physical education. While at the school, they discovered both their birthdays were in November. When they were trying to think of a name of the shop, they wanted something short, simple and easy to remember. Goldstein suggested Scorpios in honor of their common birth month. Scorpios is a hobby venture for both women, Dargan said. It gives them a little extra income, but they are not willing to open the shop daily, or every weekend. Since Decem-
Books, curios and more can be found at Scorpios Vintage Treasures, Antiques and Furnishings.
ber, Scorpios has been open the first Friday and Saturday of the month. That schedule will change in May. They will open the store May 3 and 4 as usual, from 12 to 5 p.m. on Friday and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, then open again at the end of the month, May 25 and 26, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. After May, Scorpios will open the last weekend of each month. This prevents Scorpios from clashing with all the other first Friday activities throughout Calvert, which Dargan believes kept the shop from attracting customers who would normally come in. Switching their weekend to a Saturday and Sunday combination solves a parking issue. Dargan said she has spoken to customers who tell her they would come more often, but parking in the governmental center in Prince Frederick is challenging. The courts and the law offices are closed on weekends, which will open up storefront parking. On Saturdays, the only other business open in the governmental center is Lusby Hardware, Dargan said. For more information, or to arrange a private viewing, call 410-474-1566. Scorpios is located at 168 Main Street in Prince Frederick. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
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50s Weekend in Leonardtown

By Alex Panos Staff Writer Over 300 classic and antique cars will be packed into Leonardtown this Sunday for the annual St. Marys Rod and Classic Spring Fling. In addition to the step back in time, said Bill Higgs, the club president, the day of festivities will feature live music, raffles and classic car trivia contests. Kids will play games, such as a fan belt toss, and receive prizes. Higgs anticipates the 7th District Optimist Club will put on a tractor pull for the countys youth as well. Of all the car shows throughout the summer, Higgs particularly enjoys the Spring Fling because the square shuts down and the entire show is held in one area. Hes noticed people travel from Pennsylvania, Virginia and even Myrtle Beach to see the vintage automobiles. Sundays display will provide a 50s car culture that the town has decided to utilize all weekend, according to Rebecca Lira, St. Marys tourism coordinator It is the marquee event for Steppin Out 50s weekend She looks forward to the dining specials especially 50s style cheeseburgers and milkshakes around town, which people can take advantage of by printing out coupons off the countys tourism website, along with the cinema Saturday showing of American Graffiti at the Dorsey building. Lira believes the general retro scene the town is featuring all weekend should be intriguing. As a member of the Leonardtown Business Association, Higgs jumped at the opportunity to get involved when Carolyn Laray, countys tourism manager, brought the idea to him. This year the car show will help Leonardtown businesses as well as raise money for local charities. Its just a lot of fun, Higgs said of the Spring Fling adding its a great chance to show the old cars to kids and tell tales of how it used to be. The Spring Fling Car Show is scheduled to take place Sunday April 28 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event is free to attend, but Higgs requests $2 be donated to hospice upon arrival. Steppin Out 50s weekend starts Friday. Go to visitstmarysmd.com to download coupons or receive additional information on any upcoming Steppin Out events. alexpanos@countytimes.net
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The Calvert Gazette runs complimentary obituaries as submitted by funeral homes and readers. We run them in the order we receive them. Any submissions that come to news@countytimes.net after noon on Mondays may run in the following weeks edition.
Deborah Guyther, 62
Deborah Jean Guyther, 62, of Mechanicsville, Md., formerly of Edgewater, Md., passed away on April 14 at Hospice House of St. Marys. She was born on Jan. 7, 1951 in Cheverly, Md., daughter of Hilda M. (Jett) Catterton of Upper Marlboro, Md. and the late James Virgil Catterton Sr. Deborah worked as a cashier at McKays in Charlotte Hall, Md., before becoming ill. She lived in Mechanicsville since 2001. Deborah enjoyed listening to country music, reading, and doing crossword puzzles. In addition to her father, Deborah is predeceased by one of her brothers, James Virgil Catterton Jr. Deborah is survived by her loving husband of 31 years, Charles H. Buck Guyther Jr. of Mechanicsville, Md.; her son, Christopher Lee Guyther of Mechanicsville, Md.; her mother, Hilda Kearns of Prince Frederick, Md.; her siblings, Anna Young of Mechanicsville, Md., Wendy Cranford of Chesapeake Beach, Md., and Clyde Catterton of Lothian, Md.; six nephews; one niece; and many other relatives and friends. Family and friends were received for Deborahs Life Celebration on April 17 at Brinsfield-Echols Funeral Home, P.A., Charlotte Hall. There was a service on April 18 at the funeral home. Pastor Ann Strickler will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Hospice of St. Marys, P.O. BOX 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650 (or) A Community That Shares, P.O. BOX 54, Bushwood, MD 20618.
Vincent Goldsmith, 70
Vincent Ballenger Goldsmith Jr., 70, of Port Republic, died April 14 at Charles County Nursing and Rehab in La Plata. He was born Dec. 5, 1942, in Washington, D.C. and graduated from Suitland High School in 1960. He was raised in the Roman Catholic Church. He was married to Peggy Goldsmith from 1963-1973 and they had two sons, Vincent III and Robert. He met Audrey Niemeyer in 1988 and they have been together since that time. He worked for several years repairing major appliances and could fix just about anything mechanical.In the early 70s, he went into real estate, selling hundreds of new homes in St. Charles in Waldorf. After that he started a home building business with his sons where he went on to build new homes throughout Southern Maryland. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating, crabbing, poker, and trap shooting. He also was a licensed pilot and owned his own plane at one time.He was an avid Redskins fan and enjoyed cooking. But the thing he most loved was people.He would talk to anyone about anything at any time. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mildred and Vincent Goldsmith Sr., brother Michael Goldsmith, and his youngest son, Robert Goldsmith. He is survived by his long-time partner of 25 years, Audrey Niemeyer, her daughter Bonnie Maurer and her grandson Teddy Blankenbaker (both of whom he loved as his own); also by his son Vincent III, grandson Vincent IV, granddaughter Kody Michele, and he has a third grandchild due the middle of June. He is also survived by sisters Ann Morris, Mary Stone, Gloria Griffey, and Nancy Mullen and by brothers Wayne, David, and Tommy Goldsmith, also by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and countless friends throughout Southern Maryland The family received friends on April 20 at Rausch Funeral Home, 8325, Mt. Harmony Lane, Owings, Md. with a memorial service following.
Huntingtown Elementary, and Calvert Junior and High Schools, graduating in 1962. Joan married Charles Reid Hutchins on Feb. 1, 1964 and they lived in Bladensburg, Hyattsville, and then returned to Dunkirk until 1988. They then moved to Millersville until Mr. Hutchins retired from the state police in 1993, and have since lived in Venice, Fla. Joan was a homemaker, and was also employed as a clerk at Nationwide Mutual Insurance in Annapolis and a secretary for Kelvin Hughes, a marine navigation electronics company in Annapolis. Joan also worked for the Business Roundtable in Washington, D.C., was a rural letter carrier in Calvert County, and a human resources program instructor for the US Postal Service from 1987 to 1990. Joan was a member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary in Venice, Fla. She loved to travel with her husband, was an avid genealogist, and also enjoyed boating, the Chesapeake Bay and gardening. Joan was preceded in death by her father, Claude Hance. She is survived by her husband Charles Reid Hutchins, sons Michael C. Hutchins of Ocean City and Stephen R. Hutchins and wife Mary of Arnold; grandchildren Justin M. Hutchins of Venice, Fla., David J. Hutchins of Arnold, and Megan M. Hutchins of Glen Burnie; and a great-granddaughter McKenna L. Montgomery. Also surviving are her mother Mildred Hance Stinchcomb and a sister Janet Summerville, both of Millersville. Family and friends were received April 16 at Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., 8325 Mt. Harmony Lane, Owings. A funeral service and celebration of Joans life was held April 17 at St. Pauls Anglican Church in Crownsville. Interment followed in Asbury Cemetery, Barstow, Md. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1041 Route 3 North, Gambrills, MD 21054 or American Heart Association, P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058. To leave condolences visit www.rauschfuneralhomes.com.
Joan Hutchins, 69
Joan Hance Hutchins, 69, of Venice, Fla. and a former resident of Calvert County, passed away April 11 at Baltimore Washington Medical Center in Glen Burnie, Md. She was born Feb. 15, 1944 in Prince Frederick to Claude Young and Mildred Agnes (Woodward) Hance. Joan was raised in Prince Frederick and attended
Clyde Mackall, 64
Clyde J. Mackall, 64, of Huntingtown, Md. passed away on April 8 at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, D.C. ClydeJuniorMackall was born May 12,1948to thelate Clyde James Mackalland AlvertaMary(Gross) Mackall. Clyde attended and received his education within the public school system of Calvert County, Md. Clyde worked as a laborer and performed carpentry work for several construction companiesduring his life in Md. and Washington, D.C. Clyde loved and appreciated his children and would talk to them when things were bothering them. He never had any reserve in giving them his opinion on things but he also let them know that he was proud of them. He stressed to them the importance of saving and spending wisely and also talked to them about his childhood while growing up in Battlecreek, Md. He talked about how his mother and aunts, although they did not have much, helped each other and looked out for one another. He enjoyed fishing, crabbing, car racing, collectiblecars,baseball,softball,andwearinganicehat. When you needed a laugh, Clyde definitely knew how to make it possible and he had what you could definitely call a feistiness and spunk about him. In the bible,itsays that children should honor their mother andfather,and that is what his children did and will continue to do. His life taught his children that in lifehardtimes can come but
when they do, never give up despite what comes your way and you can make it through those hard times because God will never give up on you and hes always there for you. In1970,Clyde married Judy Mackall (Morsell) and from this union they had four children: Lisa Mackall-Jones, Katina Mackall, Clyde Christopher Mackall, and Toby Mackall (Michelle). Clyde also leaves another son, Jamar Harrod; five sisters: Rosa Lee, Excella, and Carolyn Jones (Mackall), Laverne and Detris Johnson; eight brothers: Leroy, Kenneth, Troy, and Terrence Mackall, Lorraine, Tyrone, Vaughn, and Cornell Johnson; two aunts, Celeste Mackall and Queenie Kyler; one uncle, John Wesley Mackall Sr.; eight brothersin-law: Reginald Lane, Samuel Mackall, Craig Morsell (Francine), Lionel Morsell (Celeste), Thomas Morsell (Veronica), Ricky, Ronnie, and Kelvin Morsell of Sunderland, Md.; six sisters-in-law: Virgie Williams, Lydia Brooks, Sharlyn Briscoe, Linda Wallace (Dennis), Allison Offord (Marco), and Angela Morsell of Sunderland, Md.; two sons-in-Iaw, Laville Jones and Maurice Hill; nine grandchildren: Bianca, Kyra, Tiana, Karon, Ahmad, Mikayla, Toby Jr., Robert Jr., Thomas Harding; special friends Mark Willett, Robert Gross, Monroe Gantt, Melvin White, Clifton Claggett, George Gross, Timothy Morsell, and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother Alverta Mary Mackall (Gross) and father Clyde James Mackall, one sister Mary Lane, and one brother James (Jimmy) Mackall. Funeral service was held on April 15 at Greater Mt. Zion Church, Prince Frederick, Md. with Rev. Dante King officiating. The interment was at Chesapeake Highlands Memorial Gardens, Port Republic, Md. The pallbearers were Mark Willett, Robert Harris, Timothy Butler, Delonte Morsell, Brian Savoy, and Gregory Murray. The honorary pallbearers were John Mackall, Donald Chew, Eric Jones, and Delwin Clark. Funeral arrangements provided by Sewell Funeral Home, Prince Frederick.
William Smith, 95
William Thomas Smith Jr., 95, of Huntingtown, Md. passed away on April 6 at his residence. He was affectionately known as Son, Pops, Sonny, Pop-Pop, Daddy, Grand Daddy, Grand Pop, and Grandpa. William was born Sept. 29, 1917, to the late William Thomas Smith Sr. and Gertrude Isabella Baden Smith in Bristol, Md. He attended Anne Arundel County Public Schools. William was united in marriage to Alfreda Irene Carter on Oct. 20, 1942, and out of this union came ten children. During the early days of their 70 years of marriage, he worked and played baseball for a number of teams including the Owings Eagles. Son was scouted for major league baseball but instead he chose to work and provide for his family. He instilled those same values into his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, many of which carry on this tradition and love of baseball today. Williams strong work ethic began as a youngster when he worked in a country store. He later worked as a truck driver and as a school bus driver where he met his future wife Alfreda. Son worked for Kay Jewelers Construction Company for many years and from there began a career with the Prince Georges County School Board until his retirement in 1986. He was an excellent farmer and one of his fa-
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vorite past times was gardening. Every year he bering that 1986 Mustang, Mike just recently planted a garden that he shared with family and purchased a 1986 Fox Body 5.0 Liter Mustang. friends, and was meticulous about its upkeep. While playing pool, he met his wife KimPop-Pop thoroughly enjoyed spending time with berly Anne in January of 2006. They were inhis 21 grandchildren, and they all cherished their separable from that point on. They were married time with him. He also loved to play the lottery! on July 20, 2007. Mike was like a big teddy bear, Son leaves to cherish his memories his devoted very loving and caring and supportive. Kim wife, Alfreda; six sons: Calvin, Alfred (Helen), and Mike enjoyed traveling together. They took Carl (Terisita), Wendell (Barbara), Roy, and many trips to Ocean City, Md. as well as CanMaurice (Patty); four daughters: Joan, Peggy cun, Mexico, North Carolina, Georgia and Flor(Donald), Darlene (Michael), and Katherleen ida where they visited Disney World, Sea World (Kerry); five sisters: Ella, Mary, Matilda, Isa- and Animal Kingdom. Mike enjoyed the annual bella, and Alice (Edward); 21 grandchildren; camping trips they had with friends. On Nov. 31 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grand- 11, 2009, Mike and Kim had their beautiful son daughter; a host of nieces and nephews; and Chase, now three years old and the love of their many, many relatives and friends. He was pre- life. Mike enjoyed playing games with Chase, ceded in death by his parents William Sr. and Isa- doing puzzles, teaching his son how to dip Oreo bella Smith; sisters Ellen Jones and Edna Mack- cookies along with many other things. Chase is all; brothers James, Eugene, Richard and Calvert his pride and joy. Mike did his best to make sure Smith; son-in-law Robert Carter Sr.; and great- Kim and Chase had everything they needed and grandsons Deonta Smith and Jayshawn Ford. wanted. Kim and Chase could not have asked Funeral service was held on April 13 at ask for a better husband and daddy. Greater Mt. Zion Church, Prince Frederick, Mike leaves to cherish his memory: his Md. with Elder Darnell Easton officiating. wife Kimberly Anne and son Chase Michael. The interment was at Mt. Hope UM His mother Church Cemetery, Sunderland, Md. Ella Maxine Carroll and Earnie Carroll. The pallbearers were Tony T. Smith Sr., Dar- His father Randy Michael Emory and Karen rin Smith Sr., Tony R. Smith, Maurice Smith Emory. Sister Sr., William A. Smith Jr., and Robert Carter Jr. Susan Emory ONeill, half sisters MeThe honorary pallbearers were Royce Smith, gan and Katie Emory and half brother Randy Ricky Smith, Eric Young Sr., Kenny Smith, Shannon Anthony. Also a host of relatives and George R. Smith Jr., and Felbert Jones Sr. friends. Funeral arrangements provided by Sewell FuMike is preceded in death by his grandneral Home, Prince Frederick, Md. mother, Lucille Long Emory, with whom he had a close and loving relationship. Friends were received on April 20 at EmMike Emory Jr., 41 manuel Baptist Church, 3800 Old Town Road, Huntingtown. Randy Michael In lieu of flowers, contributions can be Mike Emory Jr., was made to Kim for a memorial bench in North born on Nov. 16, 1971 to Beach, Md. with an engraved plaque honoring Ella Maxine Emory and Mike. Kim and Chase often walk the boardwalk Randy Michael Emory, on North Beach and this is a special place for Kings Mountain, N.C. He them, where they can keep Mikes memory fordeparted this life on April ever in their hearts. 15 at Georgetown University Hospital at the age of 41. Ella Mae Raysinger, age 84 Mike enjoyed all sports and played soccer, basketball, and footElla Mae Raysinger, ball while in junior high and high school. While young, Mike traveled with his parents to Hawaii, age 84, of Huntingtown Fort Bliss, Texas, Fort Benning, Ga., and Fort passed away April 20 at Belvoir, Va. It was in Hawaii that Mike fell in her residence. She was born love with the beach. While at Fort Belvoir, Mike Nov. 29, 1928 in Baltimore worked at the golf course where he developed to Joseph A. and Ella May his passion for golf. This became a bond shared (Davern) Raysinger. Ella by Mike and his dad, and they often played in was raised in Baltimore and Manassas, Fort Belvoir, Andrews Air Force was a 1946 graduate of SeBase and other courses. Mike graduated in 1989 ton High School. Ella was from Hayfield High School in Alexandria, Va. employed as a receptionist with the law firm of and then lived with friends at the Mount Vernon Ober, Kaler, Grimes and Shriver in Baltimore Square apartments. Mike attended services at until retiring in 1993. She moved to Huntingtown in 1995. Calvert Road Baptist Church in Alexandria, Va. Ella was a member of Jesus the Divine Mike was employed by the U.S. Census Bureau. Mike began his career in the federal gov- Word Parish and was active in the Sodality and ernment in 2010, when he joined the Administra- Seniors Club. She was very charitable to others tive Management Systems Divisions Customer and was known as the dime lady to the children of the parish. She did volunteer work with CathoSupport Branch. He worked as an IT Specialist on the Com- lic Charities and their food pantry. She was also a merce Business System Help Desk. He had pre- member of the American Legion Stallings Wilviously worked as a contractor for the Federal liams Post 206 Ladies Auxiliary. Ella enjoyed Working Group on the 2010 Decennial Census keeping in touch with her classmates from high Help Desk. Mike was known for his outstand- school and attending the reunions. Ella was preceded in death by her parents ing customer service skills and his willingness to help everyone. He enjoyed golfing and was a and four brothers Louis A., Paul L., Joseph A., Jr. member of the Census Golf Team. Prior to work- and Lawrence Raysinger. Surviving is her sister ing at Census, Mike worked for Capital City Ad- Rose Lee Jackson of Huntingtown. Friends called on April 23 at Jesus the Dijustments and Interstate Recovery Service. Other then Mikes special love for golf, he vine Word Parish, 885 Cox Road, Huntingtown, enjoyed playing pool, fast cars, poker, the North where a mass of Christian burial was celebrated. Carolina Tar Heels and especially the Washing- Friends were also be received on at McCullyton Redskins. He enjoyed participating in all Polyniak Funeral Home, 237 E. Patapsco Aveof these activities while hanging out with his nue, Brooklyn, Md. Interment will be held 10:30 friends. Mikes first car was a restored 1966 V8 a.m. on Thursday, April 25, 2013 at New CatheMustang. Then he had a 1986 5.0 Liter GT Mus- dral Cemetery, Baltimore. Memorial contributang which he painted canary yellow. Remem- tions may be made to a charity of your choice.
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By Joany Nazdin Contributing Writer If you want to see recycled art, then be sure to catch Patuxent Habitat for Humanitys Recycled Art Show and Benefit Auction on May 3 from 6 to 9 p.m. This is the fifth year the group has had the recycled art show, and this year the auction will feature works from over 40 artists, including 16 returning artists. Local artist and Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative Coordinator for Patuxent Habitat for Humanity Colleen JohnsonMalebranche has spent 20 hours of her free time on art for the show, making a clock out of wooden pallets and a mosaic candle lantern with a St. Marys theme out of stained glass. We do the show to support the mission of Habitat for Humanity, JohnsonMalebranche said. We help low to moderate income families obtain a home. Johnson-Malebranche designed her Southern Maryland themed candle lantern with Black-eyed Susans, an F-18 fighter jet, a sailboat and a lighthouse on the sides. When lit, the candle makes the stained glass glow with a warm radiance. I think the items I picked to represent St. Marys County are apropos, JohnsonMalebranche said. The crab designs are everywhere, I picked things that are not so blatantly about Southern Maryland. Johnson-Malebranche made a large clock out of wooden shipping pallets, which turned out to be quite lovely, but hard work. I had to break the pallets apart first, Johnson-Malebranche said. Then I had to sand the heavy oak wood down. I painted it white, and did a fleur-de-lis as a design item, so it appears to be something classic. Johnson-Malebranche added that although she is the only employee donating art this year, in past years many employees have done so. Johnson-Malebranche wanted everyone to know that the volunteers for Habitat for Humanity were essential in planning this years event. The volunteers in the past five years have committed their time, talents and goods to ensure the art show is a success. Our volunteers are part of the planning committee and provide hours and hours of
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More Recycled Art to View

Potomac Speedway and Budweiser are honored to host the
1St AnnuAl ErniE JonES MEMoriAl 3 StAte FlyerS event

Saturday night - April 27, 2013
MAIN EVENT: The 35 Lap Open Tire
will pay $3222 to the winner
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sEVErAL AddITIONAL bONusEs:

driver setting the fastest time will receive a $200 bonus Courtesy of Three Mules Welding supply Leader of lap 22 will receive $100 Courtesy of bill & dan 22nd place finisher will receive $100 Courtesy of ronnie & denise Hollidge 22nd fastest qualifier will receive $100 courtesy of roy Anderson 2nd place finisher will receive $100 Courtesy of Cameron Construction
Anyone wanting to add to the bonuses please contact Denise at 301-481-8855
Photos by Andy Phillips Colleen Johnson-Malebranche
The super Late Models will run 2 time trial laps to set the field for the 10 lap heat races. If a field of more than 24 cars are present we will run a consolation race to set the 24 car field. All cars will receive 150 bonus points towards Potomacs points system, along with 3 State Flyer points.
Also on tap for the nights events will be the Street Stocks, Hobbystocks and The Potomac/Winchester U-Car Shoot-out. All U-Car drivers will receive 150 bonus points for their tracks points system.
their time to Patuxent Habitat for Humanity as well as our events, Johnson-Malebranche said in an e-mail, The artists for the show work with materials that they get from the ReStore. The items are all donated materials, which get a chance for a second life. I am impressed that artists take what looks like an object that may have no use and turn it into a beautiful work of art, Johnson-Malebranche said. This is my first time selling art at a live auction, Johnson-Malebranche said. I am a little nervous, but very excited. I just what everyone to come and see what the artists can do, If you decide to go, the Recycled Art Show and Benefit Auction is May 3 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Crossroad Christian Church, 105 Ball Road, St. Leonard, Md. Tickets are $25 and available online at www.patuxenthabitat.org or at the Lexington Park ReStore.
Pit entrAnCe: $30 AdUlt generAl AdmiSSion: $15 SeniorS And militAry: $13 Children 12 And Under: frEE To THE grAnDSTAnD ArEA
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Prescription Drug Take Back Day
The local Prescription Drug Abuse Abatement Council headed by the Calvert Alliance Substance Abuse, Inc. and its partnering agencies will sponsor a countywide prescription medication drop-off event in conjunction with Drug Enforcement Agencys National TakeBack Day on Saturday, April 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The drop off locations are: Calvert County Sheriffs Office, Prince Frederick Mt. Hope Community Center, Sunderland Northeast Community Center, Chesapeake Beach Southern Community Center, Lusby Each day, approximately, 2,500 teens use prescription drugs to get high for the first time according to the Partnership for a Drug Free America. Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including the home medicine cabinet. Calvert County is not immune from this national epidemic and the council works intently to raise awareness of this issue and provide alternative disposal methods for residents, stated Candice DAgostine, Coordinator, Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse, Inc. Calvert Countys drop-off event coincides with the Drug Enforcement Agencys National Take-Back day taking place across the country on April 27. The Prescription Drug Abuse Abatement Council will continue to sponsor local events to help keep unused prescription medications out of the hands of our teens and young adults, stated Sheriff Mike Evans. By working with its community partners, the Prescription Drug Abuse Abatement Council looks forward to helping reduce the misuse and abuse of prescription drugs. For more information, contact the Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse, Inc. at 410-535-FREE.
Radio Host Raises Money for Vets

By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Local radio celebrity Ripley with WMDM 97.7 The Rocketrides again this time for Southern Maryland Battle Buddies. Southern Maryland Battle Buddies is run out of Prince Frederick. Ripley contacted Battle Buddies Founder Al Brewster a month ago about the ride benefiting the organization. The All American Chapter of the Harley Owner's Group donated $1,000 and the event itself, in addition to fundraising activities at the Open House at All American Harley-Davidson, raised $970. Ripley and his wife gave $30 to make the count an even $1,000, making $2,000 the total raised for Southern Maryland Battle Buddies. The money will go toward program needs, purchasing a new phone, upgrading materials and finding new ways to serve veterans. Volunteers with Battle Buddies participate in a 35-hour training course. More important than the training is the desire to serve veterans, Brewster said. He met a realtor and a mortgage broker who collaborated to help a veteran find a place to live and the means to afford it. Its intense work, Brewster said. Ripley wants to do two rides per year, one in spring and the other in fall. Saturdays event was the second Ride with Ripley. The first was in September 2012. Ripley chose Battle Buddies because it is a locally based program to support veterans and their families. Similar programs, such as Wounded Warriors, are well known and
receive monies from several sources, but smaller organizations may not be as lucky, he said. Ripley intends to continue using Ride with Ripley to benefit Southern Maryland. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
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Creative Ways to Help Planet
Photos by Corrin Howe At the Fifth Annual Green Expo in Annmarie Gardens this weekend, Nancy Murphy, Green Team leader at Appeal Elementary, educated visitors to the benefits of composting with worms.
Melody Weed stands by her display of stained glass windows made entirely from broken glass. Her work is different from most stained glass because she kept the textures, prints and protruding pieces.
Master Gardners Annual Sale, Fair

The Calvert County Master Gardeners (CCMG) Annual Plant Sale and Gardening Fair will be held Saturday, May 4 from 8 a.m. to noon in the parking lot of the Community Resources Building, 30 Duke Street, Prince Frederick, across from the Prince Frederick Post Office. The plant sale will be held rain or shine. The annual plant sale funds CCMG projects including the award winning "Garden Smarter" educational series presented at the Prince Frederick public library, the Demonstration Gardens at the Community Resources Building, and the Bay-Wise yard visitation and certification program. The plant sale proceeds are also used to provide the resources for CCMGs to have information booths at: Green Expo, the Patuxent River Appreciation Days, and the Calvert County Fair Youth Day where they give away native plants and bulbs and demonstrate salad boxes to help educate county residents about the benefits of gardening. Proceeds are also used to fund beautification of public spaces including the Solomons river walk and the containers surrounding the Prince Frederick Library. University of Maryland Extension programs are open to all citizens and will not discriminate against anyone because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry, or national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation, or gender identity and expression. This years plant sale will feature hundreds of plants grown by Master Gardeners including perennials, herbs, annuals, heirloom vegetables and native plants. While at the sale, get answers to your gardening questions and advice about plants suitable for your yard. There will also be planting activities for children. In addition to plant sales, there will be opportunities for attendees to consult with Master Gardeners who will share their specialized knowledge with a Salad Box Demonstration at 8:30 a.m., a Grow It Eat it Lecture at 9 a.m. and a Composting Demonstration at 9:30 a.m.
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Entertainment Calendar
Thursday, April 25
Justin Myles Tequila Grill & Cantina (30320 Triangle Drive, Charlotte Hall) 7 p.m.
Southern Maryland Jam Band

By Alex Panos Staff Writer The Mike Starkey Band brings a unique style of blues and classic rock to the band scene in Southern Maryland. Most of their set list is drawn from the late 1960s and early 1970s that people are not used to hearing local groups cover; they cover artists such as Eric Clapton and Carlos Santana in addition to mixing in a few original songs. Its a little conglomeration of everything, Mike Starkey, guitarist, summed up, adding the music is geared towards people 35 and older because they are likely to recall when the songs were just released and at the top of the music charts. Starkey added, the group is not the normal 80s rock band, because along with the unique set, which gets a lot of positive feedback from the audience, the band puts their own style on the songs often playing songs differently each time they perform. A self-proclaimed jam band, Mike Starkey group will add and subtract wrinkles to the songs unique to each show, and people that listen to them play one night could listen to an entirely different show the next, Starkey said. If one person is having a particularly great night playing, Barry Grubs on guitar they could just go and go playing riff after riff, Starkey said. It keeps us fresh on our toes, Starkey, who has four de- forming for small crowds on weekends when guys did not have cades of experience playing the guitar, said, and we enjoy that. other gigs already lined up. Starkey met Grubbs where he currently teaches music EvAt 23-years-old, lead guitarist Barry Grubbs is about 30 years younger than the rest of his band mates, and he occasion- erett studio. It just started sounding good and everybody kind of liked ally adds hints of more modern rock into the jam bands shows. Despite being younger than the rest of the group, Starkey it, Starkey said. Before they knew it, the group became a full-blown band. said Grubbs style fits right in. He believes the crowd enjoys their performances because in He loves the classic music as much as the rest of us do, addition to the music, the group members clown around and Starkey said. The group is rounded out by Kevin Herren on drums and are animated on stage, which creates a more lively and energetic atmosphere. Brian Sullivan on bass. Starkey explained, If the band is having fun, more than likeAll four members contribute to the vocal work. Starkey had been playing for four years with Herren as an ly everyone else is too. We just have fun with it, he concluded. acoustic duo, and the four-piece band formed in December. After Starkey recruited his band mates through local open mic nights and throughout Southern Maryland, they began per- alexpanos@countytimes.net
Stereocase Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) 7:30 p.m.
Firday, April 26
Stereo Case Toots Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) 8:30 p.m. Swamp Candy Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) 8 p.m. Angie Miller Running Hare Vineyard (150 Adelina RoadPrince Frederick) 6 p.m. Steppin Out in Leonardtown Fabulous Fifties Weekend April 26-28 Town square, Leonardtown 5 p.m.
Saturday, April 27
Kappa Danielson and Paul Larson The Westlawn Inn (9200 Chesapeake Avenue, North Beach) 7:30 p.m. Dont Call Me Shirley Toots Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) 8:30 p.m. Mike Butler Running Hare Vineyard (150 Adelina RoadPrince Frederick) 12 p.m. R&R Train Gridiron Grill (20855 Callaway Village Way, Callaway) 9 p.m.
Sunday, April 28
Charles Thompson Toots Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) 3 p.m. Radio Caroline Running Hare Vineyard (150 Adelina RoadPrince Frederick) 1 p.m.
Monday, April 29
Superheroes of Southern Maryland Star Wars Night Tequila Grill & Cantina (30320 Triangle Drive, Charlotte Hall) 5 p.m.
Tuesday, April 30
Cantina Trivia Tequila Grill & Cantina (30320 Triangle Drive, Charlotte Hall) 7:30 p.m. Justin Myles Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) 7 p.m.
Wednesday, May 1
Open Mic Night with Mike Damron Toots Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) 8:30 p.m.
Mike Starkey plays guitar and harmonica
Kevin Herren on drums
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Yard and Estate Sales

Weather permitting, end-of-the-cul-desac Multi-Family Yard sale, Saturday 27 April. Several homes (families) at the end of Clarks Mill Road in Hollywood will have tables set up with Yard Sale treasures, ranging from tools to household goods. Begins at 8am. Route 235 to Mervell Dean. Turn onto Clarks Mill Road, and go 2.5 hiles to end of the street. Look for signs!
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Out&About
Friday, April 26
St. Maries Musica Performance Historic St. Marys City Restored Chapel, 7 p.m. St. Maries Musica will be singing our inaugural concert in the Restored Brick Chapel at Historic St. Marys City. Come hear us sing in this acoustically unique environment!
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Community Events
Monday, April 29
Monday Memories Tour Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum, 10515 Mackall Road, St. Leonard The public is invited to free Monday Memories guided tours of Point Farm, located at JPPM in St. Leonard. All are welcomed to enjoy the memories of Calvert County, the Patterson family, JPPM or those who once worked on the land that is now JPPM. Visitors may share stories or simply enjoy the tour and listen to the memories of others. Point Farm was the country retreat of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jefferson Patterson. In 1983, Mrs. Patterson donated the property to the state in honor of her late husband, creating JPPM. The tour highlights this beautiful 1933 Colonial Revival brick house and gardens designed by noted female architects Gertrude Sawyer and Rose Greely. For more information, call 410-586-8562 or go to www.jefpat.org. St. Maries Musica Performance First Saints Community Church, 25550 Point Lookout Rd., Leonardtown, 7 p.m. The 4th and 5th grade chorus of Leonardtown Elementary School will be joining St. Maries Musica. lection of the 2013 fairy and gnome homes will be indoors for this magical event and will later be placed outdoors, in and around the trees and woods of the Annmarie Sculpture Garden. Activities will include live music by Tom Pillion, a magical mystery raffle, dressing up opportunities, a silent auction of select fairy and gnome homes, and coloring pages. Please make time to enjoy this delightful evening and bring the entire family; all ages are welcome. Fairies and gnomes will be present at the gallery as well perhaps you will be lucky to see one. This is one of the few opportunities to see the entire fairy and gnome home collection in one locationbefore they are peppered throughout Annmarie Garden and inhabited permanently by summer fairies and gnomes. Annmarie After Hours is a casual evening of art, magic, wine, beer, and light hor doeurves. Maryland Country Caterers will be supplying delicious appetizers and Tom Pillion will be playing acoustic guitar. Admission is free for Members, $5.00 for non-members. This event is open to all ages. The Gift Shop at Annmarie will be open during the event; please peruse the eclectic mix of merchandise. For more information visit www.annmariegarden.org or call: 410-326-4640.
Sunday, April 28
Saturday, April 27
Southern Maryland Audubon Society Field Trip Smallwood State Park, 2750 Sweden Point Rd., Marbury, 8 a.m. to noon. The trip is titled Multi-Habitat Birding and will be led by Lynne Wheeler 9301751-8097, comstockel@aol.com). No reservations are required for this trip and youths are especially welcome. The park meeting location will be posted at the entrance gate. The Life of a Woman All Saints Church, intersection Rte 2 and 4, Sunderland, 7:30 p.m. Patuxent Voices performs The Life of a Woman in their annual spring concert. The Life of a Woman moves from childhood through to the wisdom years offering ample opportunity to showcase the swinging pop tunes and beautiful harmonies Patuxent Voices is known for. Check the website for details, www. patuxentvoices.org. Plant the Town North Beach Welcome Center, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Please join us for the 6th annual Plant the Town, beach cleanup, and marsh cleanup. Meet at the Welcome Center at 8 a.m., where we will be planting the flower beds along Bay Avenue. Once again, Comcast volunteers will be joining us, as well as the North Beach House & Garden Club, The Red Hatters, and the Boys & Girls Club. Comcast is very excited to be a part of this community event and has designated the Boys & Girls Club as their charity of choice! Please preregister by calling Town Hall at 410-257-9618 or 301-855-6681. You may also register at the Welcome Center on the day of the event.
Family Fun Day Mechanicsville Moose Lodge, 27636 Mechanicsville Rd., Mechanicsville,11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Hot Steppers present Family Fun Day to benefit Relay for Life. The event provides face painting, vendors, moon bounce, raffles, Magic Man Reggie Rice, Southern Md. Super Heroes, and local bands. The event is $10 for adults, $5 for children, and free for 5 and under. The Life of a Woman Our Lady Star of the Sea in Solomons, 3 p.m. Patuxent Voices performs The Life of a Woman in their annual spring concert. The Life of a Woman moves from childhood through to the wisdom years offering ample opportunity to showcase the swinging pop tunes and beautiful harmonies Patuxent Voices is known for. Check the website for details, www. patuxentvoices.org. The Oyster Question: Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Road, Solomons, Exhibition Building Auditorium, 3 p.m. Dr. Christine Keiner will discuss her much-lauded book, The Oyster Question: Scientists, Watermen, and the Maryland Chesapeake Bay since 1880. Dr. Keiners outlook challenges standard interpretations of the local oyster fishery as the epitome of the tragedy of the commons. The lecture will be followed by a brief questions and answers, and autographed copies of The Oyster Question will be available for sale in the Museum Store. Christine Keiner is an associate professor in the Science, Technology, and Society/Public Policy Department at Rochester Institute of Technology. Free and open to the public. SMILE Benefit Concert Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, Solomons Island, 3 p.m. St. Maries Musica and Patuxent Voices will perform at the SMILE Benefit Concert.
Friday, May 3
The Life of a Woman The Calvert Marine Museum, 7 p.m. Patuxent Voices performs The Life of a Woman in their annual spring concert. The Life of a Woman moves from childhood through to the wisdom years offering ample opportunity to showcase the swinging pop tunes and beautiful harmonies Patuxent Voices is known for. Check the website for details, www. patuxentvoices.org. Annmarie After Hours Annmarie Gardens, 13480 Dowell, Dowell, 6 to 9 p.m. Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center (Annmarie Garden) celebrates the 4th annual Fairies in the Garden Exhibit of 60 fairy and gnome homes, created by members of the community. The entire col-
Saturday, May 4
Calvert County Master Gardeners Annual Plant Sale and Gardening Fair Community Resources Building Parking Lot, 30 Duke Street, Prince Frederick, 8 a.m. to noon The annual plant sale funds CCMG projects including the award winning Garden Smarter educational series presented at the Prince Frederick public library, the Demonstration Gardens at the Community Resources Building, and the Bay-Wise yard visitation and certification program. In addition to plant sales, there will be opportunities for attendees to consult with Master Gardeners who will share their specialized knowledge with a Salad Box Demonstration at 8:30 a.m., a Grow It Eat it Lecture at 9 a.m. and a Composting Demonstration at 9:30 a.m.
Library Events
Thursday, April 25
Kids Just Want to Have Fun! Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way), 2 to 3 p.m. Reading, discussion and projects for children in K - 3rd grade. Please register. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. Music Open Mic Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way), 7 to 8:30 p.m. Bring your guitar, drums, ukulele, lyrics, poetry or whatever to share some music! Or just come to listen! Sign up for a 10-minute spot if you want to perform. Please register. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-186.
Saturday, April 27
Playtime Calvert Library Fairview Branch (Rt. 4 and Chaneyville Road, Owings), 10:45 to 11:15 a.m. Playtime is learning and discovery time for you and your child. Engage in interactive play, connect with other parents and caregivers, and have fun! Bring a non-battery operated toy to share. No registration. For ages birth through 5 years old. 410-257-2101. Playtime Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch (3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach), 10:45 to 11:15 a.m. Playtime is learning and discovery time for you and your child. Engage in interactive play, connect with other parents and caregivers, and have fun! Bring a non-battery operated toy to share. No registration. For ages birth through 5 years old. 410-257-2411. Playtime Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way), 11 to 11:30 a.m. Playtime is learning and discovery time for you and your child. Engage in interactive play, connect with other
caregivers, and have fun! Bring a non-battery operated toy to share. No registration. For ages birth through 5 years old. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Monday, April 29
Friday, April 26
On Pins & Needles Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way), 1 to 4 p.m. Bring your quilting, needlework, knitting, crocheting, or other project for an afternoon of conversation and shared creativity. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Monday Morning Movies & More Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way), 10 to 11 a.m. Bring the little ones for movies and a story. 410-5350291 or 301-855-1862. Kids Just Want to Have Fun! Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way), 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Reading, discussion and projects for children in K - 3rd grade. Please register. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Tuesday, April 30
Schools Out! Wii Gamin! Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way), 2 to 3:30 p.m. Join us to play Nintendo Wii! All ages are welcome! 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
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Blue Crabs Unveil Top Promotion of 2013

No.s 5-1 Has Everything from Red, White & Blue Crabs to the All-Star Celebration Featuring Circurious and the 2013 Atlantic League All-Star Game No. 5 Sunday, Sept. 15 Fan Appreciation Night, Chick-fil-A Backfin Buddies Kids Club Free Ticket Sunday, Post-Game Fireworks: Its our turn to say thank you to the most important Blue Crabs, the fans! On Sunday, September 15, the Blue Crabs host their annual fan appreciation night during the last home game of the regular season with a special 5:05 p.m. start time. Get ready to be thanked in the perfect way with freebies and post-game fireworks! This Sunday is also a Backfin Buddies Kids Club Free Ticket Sunday for all kids club participants, in which all members get into every Sunday home game during the season for free. Each member will have a chance to ride the bumper boats and play in the Blue Crabs Kids Zone for free, run the bases after the game and even watch the last fireworks show of the season from the field on this select Sunday in September. No. 4 Thursday, July 4 Red, White & Blue Crabs Celebration, T-Shirt Giveaway, Wings & Beer Thursday Night, PostGame Fireworks: Come to the ballpark on July 4 to celebrate the Fourth of July with the Blue Crabs and dont forget to rock the red, white and blue! The first 1,000 fans in attendance will also receive a free T-Shirt presented by Community Bank of Tri-County. And whats the best way to celebrate Indepen-
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celebration will begin at 6:30 p.m. and will feature a festive atmosphere complete with food, acts, and strolling performers. In addition there will be a dueling piano performance by Bobby McKeys. Circurious will take the main stage at 8:00 p.m., followed by an unbelievable fireworks show. Fans attending the All-Star Celebration presented by Turkey Hill will also have the opportunity to mingle with the 2013 Atlantic League All-Star players and managers, as well as all of the Leagues mascots. There will be something for everyone at the festival including carnival food, games, mascots, face painters, and entertainment plus many special surprises! Tickets for the All-Star Celebration can be purchased for $15 at the Regency Furniture Stadium box office, online at www.somdbluecrabs.com or by calling 301-638-9788. No. 1 Wednesday, July 10 2013 Atlantic League All-Star Game, Post-Game Fireworks: Wednesday, July 10 will feature the Atlantic League All-Star Game, presented by title sponsor The Communities of St. Charles. Fifty of the Atlantic Leagues top professional baseball players from both the Freedom and Liberty Divisions will be selected by managers, pitching staff and personnel from all eight Atlantic League teams to showcase their talent at this esteemed event. Fans will also have the opportunity to vote for the All-Stars on www.atlanticleague.com and on the Blue Crabs homepage beginning in June. Tickets for the 2013 Atlantic League All-Star Game can be purchased for $15 at the Regency Furniture Stadium box office, online at www.somdbluecrabs.com or by calling 301-638-9788.
dence Day, but with some good, old grillin as fans can also fill-up on unlimited wings and beer for two hours before opening pitch as the Blue Crabs continue Wing & Beer Thursday Night, presented by Fosters Grille for a $27 value. Dont forget to stay for the Fourth of July fireworks extravaganza post-game to really get you in the mood! No. 3 Wednesday, April 24 Opening Night With Special Guest Al The Bee Bumbry, Magnet Schedule Giveaway, Season Ticket Holder Wednesday, Post-Game Fireworks Presented by Wawa: Were bringing classic back to Opening Day as Southern Maryland finally opens the gates to fans for the first time at Regency Furniture Stadium this season in a traditional baseball atmosphere. The first 1,000 fans will be welcomed back to the ballpark as theyre handed a magnet schedule presented by Community Bank of Tri County. The festivities will continue from there with local entertainment featured throughout the game and a special appearance by Orioles alumni, Al The Bee Bumbry. Its also a chance for season ticket holders to get the perks of being a valued team supporter as part of Season Ticket Holder Wednesday Night. Dont forget, well have post-game fireworks too, because it isnt baseball if there are no fireworks! No. 2 Tuesday, July 9 SPECIAL EVENT, All-Star Celebration Featuring Circurious: Beginning on Tuesday, July 9, fans will be able to kick-off 48 hours of non-stop fun at Regency Furniture Stadium with the live show Circurious appearing on a giant stage set-up in the infield of the ballpark. The
MIROCK - Fast by Gast Spring Nationals

The Mickey Thompson Tires MIROCK Superbike Series is headed to Maryland International Raceway for the first MIROCK event of the year in Maryland at the Fast by Gast Spring Nationals on April 26-28, 2013. The event will feature Orient Express Pro Street, DME Racing Real Street, Trac King Clutches Top Sportsman, Crazy 8s, Louis Concrete 4.60 Index, FBR Shop 5.60 Index, Fast by Gast Pro E.T., and Brocks Performance Street E.T. The event will also include Grudge Racing, and the Afterdark Underground two-hour grudge program on Saturday night. All bikes must have 2-inch ground clearance, and all ET classes, index classes, and pro classes must have rear brakes. Grudge bikes do not need rear brakes. The event will also host a vendor midway full of motorcycle parts, apparel, and accessories. So head to Maryland International Raceway for an exciting weekend of motorcycle action. Friday Schedule: Gates Open .............................................. 9 a.m. Racer Parking ........................ 9 a.m. to 11p.m. Early Bird Testing ($100 per bike) ...................... 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tech Inspection ............................. 6 to 11 p.m. Test & Tune ($25 per bike) ....... 6:30 to 11p.m. Close Gates ............................................ 11 p.m. Saturday Schedule: Gates Open .............................................. 8 a.m. Tech & Registration ............... 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sportsman Qualifier #1 ............... 9 to 11 a.m. Sportsman Qualifier #2 ...... 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Pro & Grudge Qualifier #1 ................... 1 p.m. E.T. Eliminations .................................... 2 p.m. Pro & Grudge Qualifier #2 ................... 4 p.m. Pro & Grudge Qualifier #3 ................... 7p.m. Afterdark Underground Starts After E.T. Finals Sunday Schedule: Gates Open ............................................... 8 a.m. Tech & Registration ................ 8 a.m. to noon Church Service ..................................... 8:30am Sportsman Time Run .............. 9 to 11:30 a.m. Pro Eliminations ............................. 11:30 a.m. E.T. & Sportsman Eliminations ............ noon Admission: 3-Day Pass .............................................. $45 2-Day Pass .............................................. $35 1-Day Pass .............................................. $20 Kids 6-11 (Per Day) ................................ $5 Parking: Car VIP Parking (Pit Parking) ........... $10 Bike VIP Parking (Pit Parking) ........ Free Promoter: Jason Miller may be reached at 301-884-9833 or jmiller@mirdrag.com Track Information: Track Office: 301-884-9833 Dragline: 301-884-RACE Track Fax: 301-884-9878 GPS Address: Maryland International Raceway 27861 Budds Creek Road Mechanicsville, MD 20659 Website: www.mirockracing.com
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Thursday, April 25, 2013

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