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Thursday, December 5, 2013 2The Calvert Gazette

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Thursday, December 5, 20133 The Calvert Gazette

COUNTYNEWS

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A joint public hearing with the CalvertBoard of County Commissioners and localstate senators and delegates on Dec. 3 forthe proposed legislative package lacked onething the public.

Delegate Tony ODonnell (R-29C) la-mented the lack of attendance, saying thelegislative package discussion used to packthe room.

In attendance were the Board of CountyCommissioners, Senators Thomas V. MikeMiller (D-27) and Roy Dyson (D29) andDelegates Mark Fisher (R-27B) and James E.Proctor, Jr. (D-27A), along with ODonnell.In the crowd were representatives from the

Ofce of Finance and Budget and the Calvert

County Board of License Commissioners,aka the liquor board. The county health of-cer, Dr. Laurence Polsky, was absent, whichdrew comment from Fisher and ODonnell

because they wanted to ask him questionsabout an item he proposed for the legislative

packet that would authorize health depart-ments to retain collected fees for providedservices under certain circumstances.

Commissioner Susan Shaw explainedPolsky was at a training seminar in Balti-more, which ODonnell said did not excusehim from sending a representative to the pub-lic hearing.

The liquor board proposedseveral ofthe items in the package, seven of 15 in total.The board had representation at the meet-ing, board members Malcolm Funn and Beth

Swoap along with board attorney Robert Da-

malouji, but ODonnell questioned the lack oflicense holders in the audience. They would

be directly affected by changes to the liquorlaws proposed by the liquor board, he said,and asked if they had been informed of thechanges. Swoap said the board intends tosend a letter outlining the proposed modica-tions to the current liquor laws, which includeeliminating bottle clubs, creating a rellablecontainer license and creating a special typeof special permit for events conducted by anorganization or group of individuals sponsor-ing a benet for an individual or organizationin dire need of nancial assistance, whereinthe sponsor receives none of the proceeds

from the sale of alcoholic beverages.Swoap explained some licenses were

granted in the past that the board did notechnically have the authority to grant andthe current board is seeking to ensure thefull legality of actions they take. Miller ap

proved the changes, saying the current liquolaws in Calvert are antiquated and should

be brought more in line with surroundingjurisdictions.

For more information, or to view the fullegislative package, visit www.co.cal.md.us/

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A portion of Armory Road in Prince Frederick will be closed to trafc during the eveningand overnight beginning at 9 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10, for the installation of a sewer line.

The work is part of the Armory Road/Chesapeake Boulevard improvement project. Tem-porary detour signage and barricades will be set up at the intersections of Armory and DaresBeach roads and Armory and Fairground roads. Motorists will detour along Fairground Roadto travel between Dares Beach Road and Main Street. Armory Road will re-open before 5 a.m.Wednesday, Dec. 11.

The four-phase project will result in Armory Road improvements including wider shoul-ders, sidewalks, pedestrian lighting and more. The roads name will change to Chesapeake Bou-levard and a trafc circle will be installed at its intersection with Dares Beach Road. The projectis part of the larger Prince Frederick loop road.

Details of the project can be found at www.co.cal.md.us/roadproject. The website includesregular updates as the project progresses and features maps and information on its four phases.

Delegate Mark Fisher, left, Delegate James Proctor and Delegate Tony ODonnell review proposedchanges to local liquor laws.

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Festival of Trees Celebrates Silver AnniversaryThe Calvert Hospice Festival of Trees celebrated it

25th anniversary Nov. 29 through Dec. 1 at St. John Vianney Family Life Center in Pr ince Frederick.

The event spanned two buildings, with 61 trees, dozens of vendors and more than 100 volunteers helping tomake it a success. The Festival of Trees is a major annuafundraiser for Calvert Hospice, helping to offset the cosof running the Burnett Calvert Hospice House.

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Southern Maryland Young Demo-crats are gearing up for the coming legis-lative session and election year.

Traditionally, each county has itsown Young Democrats chapter, accord-ing to Southern Maryland Young Demo-crats President Duwane Rager.

Maintaining a steady membershiphas been difcult because the youngadults in the area move away. By reach-ing out to the tri-county area instead offocusing on one county, the Young Dem-ocrats can build a strong base of mem-

bers, Rager said.Currently, the group has members

from two high schools in Calvert Countyand one high school in Charles Countyand in addition to approximately 15members ranging in age from their lateteens to early 30s. Like the rest of the

population, young adults are a mix of Republicans and Democrats. Most of themare looking for a way to get involvedJoining Young Democrats, or one of theother young adult groups in the area, ia good way to be involved and be active

something the area needs, Rager said.The young democrats goal is to raise

awareness of politics among young adultat the county and state level, Rager saidThe current goal is to become familiawith issues that will come up during the2014 legislative session, such as tax in-creases and environmental concerns.

The group wont endorse any candidates until the primaries are over, Ragersaid, but they will be involved with cam-

paigns. Rager himself is running the campaign for delegate candidate Sue Kullen.

For more information, visit wwwcalvertdemocrats.com/YoungDems.html

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The Congressional AwardBronze Medal was presented toIan McClain by CongressmanSteny Hoyer on Nov. 19. TheCongressional Award is Con-gress rst and only award spe-cically for youth. It was estab-lished by Congress in 1979 by thepassage of Public Law 96-114,The Congressional Award Act, torecognize initiative, service andachievement in young people,by recognizing the setting andmeeting of goals in four programareas: voluntary public service,personal development, physicaltness, and expedition or explora-tion. Ians public service includedplanning and construction of vefootbridges for the AmericanChestnut Land Trust along the re-cently opened Prince Frederick tothe Bay Overlook Trail. Ian alsoparticipated in the restoration ofcoral reefs in the Florida Keysas part of his adventure require-

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Runners dusted off their turkey hats, braved freez-ing temperatures and got up at dawn on ThanksgivingDay for the second annual Project ECHO Strut yourStufng Turkey Trot.

More runners pre-registered for this years event,according to Project ECHO Executive Director TrishaGipson. With 450 participants, this years Turkey Trothad 100 more runners than last year.

The rainy weather during the days leading up to theTurkey Trot likely discouraged runners, she said. There

were fewer day-of registrations than last year, but every-one who came out was enthusiastic. Some even dressedup as turkeys in recognition of the holiday.

I can never get over that event, Gipson said. Ev-eryone is always so happy.

She credited Project ECHOs high school market-ing committee for the increased participation, saying theyoung adults involved made a huge effort to advertise theevent in the community.

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Photos by Sarah MillerBonnie, left, Dorothy and Kim Zwissler came out to strut their stuff.


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COUNTYNEWS

Hospital Foundation Board

Welcomes New MembersThe Calvert Memorial Hospital Foundation Board ofTrustees has welcomed three new members Maria Lubranoof Dunkirk, Bob Carpenter of Chesapeake Beach and DarrenRickwood of Port Republic. The 11-member board is com-

prised of local residents who volunteer their time and talentsto raise funds for expansion projects, new technology andhealthcare scholarships.

We are thrilled to have them on board, said CMHFoundation Director Dixie Miller. Their experience and ex-

pertise will be a valuable asset in helping us to continuallystrategize the growth of the foundation that will benet ourcommunity.

She went on to add, We look forward to their contribu-tions, both as business leaders and as active and concernedcommunity volunteers.

Carpenter, who is currently serving his second term on

the Chesapeake Beach Town Council, is president and found-er of Chesapeake Beach Consulting, a full-service publicopinion research and strategic consulting business and alsoowns Celebrate with Travel.

He has worked in politics and public affairs for over30 years. Active in the community, Carpenter has served as

president of the Beach Trolley Association and was on theboard of the Calvert Marine Museum. Additionally, he hasraised funds for numerous non-prot organizations includingthe Arts Council of Calvert County and in 2008 chaired theannual Cancer Gala with his late wife, Pat.

Carpenter said he looks forward to working with fellowboard members in supporting Calvert Memorial Hospital,

which he considers to be vital to the community.As a mortgage consultant, Rickwood specializes in

providing nancial services and loan options for homebuy-ers. At First Home Mortgage, we understand the importanceof being active community members who use our industryknowledge and practical skills to help local organizations ad-vance their causes, he said.

Lubrano, the mother of three, has owned and operatedseveral restaurants in Maryland and nearby states. Over the

past 32 years, she has trained, managed and mentored over1,000 employees. Currently, she and her husband, Sal, ownand operate Mamma Lucia Italian Restaurants in Dunkirkand Prince Frederick.

Helping to support our community hospital makesall of us at Mamma Lucia feel good and we are honored todo our part, said Lubrano, who also serves on the Founda-

tion Harvest Ball Committee and co-chairs the sponsorshipcommittee.She went on to add, The hospital is an important re-

source for all of us who live and work in the county. I useCalvert Memorial often for our three children, my mother andmyself. So, we want to do the best we can to make sure thatour community hospital has what it needs to provide excellenthealth care.

They join board members Michelle Frazer, a retiredlearning specialist, Kathy Dickinson of Dickinson Jewelers,Karen OBrien of Curtis Investment Group and Robin Hen-shaw of PraiseVoice Studio in Sunderland.

The ofcers for the coming year are Prince Frederick

attorney Mark Davis, president; Lynette Entzian of LocustLane Farm in Lothian, vice president; Michael Cox of CalverWealth Management, treasurer and Cindy Parlett of Wilson& Parlett, secretary.

Established in 1989, the CMH Foundation organizesseveral major fundraisers throughout the year, including acasino night, a golf tournament and a black-tie gala. For moreinformation about the foundations activities or to make a giftcall 410-535-8178 or visit www.calverthosital.org.

Pictured, from left, are new Calvert Memorial Hospital Foundationboard members Darren Rickwood, Maria Lubrano and Bob Carpenter


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During the week of Nov. 25 through Dec. 1 deputies of the Calvert

County Sheriffs Ofce responded to 1,172 calls for service throughout thecommunity.

Citizens with information on the following crimes or any criminal ac -tivity in Calvert County who wish to report it anonymously can now accessthe Calvert County Crime Solvers link through the Sheriff s Ofce website.

Go to http://www.co.cal.md.us/residents/safety/law/sheriff/ and clickon the Crime Solvers link to leave an anonymous tip on-line. Informationleading to the arrest and conviction of a suspect could result in a $1,000reward.

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The following information is compiled directlyfrom publicly released police reports.

Prince Frederick Barrack on TWITTER:The Maryland State Police, Barrack U Twitter account following is growing. Follow @MSP_Prince_Fred to be a part of important Maryland State Police activity and information affecting the citizens ofsouthern Maryland. You can also contact us any time with questions or information about crime andother police activity or visit our barrack webpage at mdsp.org or cut and paste this link. https://www.mdsp.org/Organization/FieldOperationsBureau/Barracks/BarrackUPrinceFrederick.aspx.

Burglary: On Nov. 25 at 6:57 p.m., Trooper Matthews responded to the 900 block of Main St. in PrinceFrederick for a reported burglary. Investigation revealed that a door to an enclosed carport was brokeninto. The suspect then attempted to open a door to the residence but was unsuccessful. Investigationcontinues.

Possession of Oxycodone & Morphine: On Nov. 27 at 2:22 a.m., Trooper First Class Esnes stopped avehicle at Dares Beach Rd. and Armory Rd. for trafc violations. A search of the vehicle revealed thatTammy A. Ross, 53 of Lexington Park, was in possession of drugs and drug paraphernalia. Ross wasincarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.

Possession of Marijuana: On Nov. 28 at 10:14 p.m., Trooper First Class Merkelson stopped a vehiclefor trafc violations on Rt. 4 south of Mt. Harmony Rd. in Owings. An odor of marijuana was emittingfrom inside the vehicle. Kimberly L. Putt, 21 of Laurel, and Mario A. Meza Chavez, 21 of Hanover,were found to be in possession of marijuana. They were arrested and transported to the MSP Barrack

in Prince Frederick for processing.

Destruction of Property Case #13-69611:Someone broke the door on a barn at the Bennett Hughes Tre

Farm on Clay Hammond Road in Prince Frederick sometime between Nov. 22 and 27. It did not appear that entry was made andnothing was taken. Dep. N. Lenharr is investigating.

Theft Case #13-69883:

On Nov. 28 at 7:40 p.m. Sgt. V. Bortchevsky was advised by aDunkirk Walmart Loss Prevention Ofcer that he had observed awoman shoplift a Garmin Nuvi GPS unit valued at over $70. Britny Lee Blankenship, 23 of Bowie, was cited with theft under $100

Theft Case #13-69964:On Nov. 29 at 9:05 a.m. DFC J. Denton responded to the Pr inc

Frederick Safeway for the report of a shoplifter in custody. Threewomen had been observed leaving the store, two of the womeneach had a cart full of groceries they had not paid for. One of thwomen was stopped before she exited. The second woman, BuffyJo Wilson, 37 of Huntingtown, was detained after she left the storeand was cited with theft less than $1,000.

CDS Violation Case #13-69991:DFC R. Wilson made a trafc stop on Nov. 29 at 12:06 p.m

in the parking lot of the Lusby Giant store. He found the driveridentied as Kevin Delonte Acord, 20 of Lusby, to be in possession

of suspected drug paraphernalia. Acord was cited with possessionwith intent to use drug paraphernalia; a pen tube used to inhale acontrolled dangerous substance.

Destruction of Property Case #13-69997:Unknown suspect(s) shot a dog in the yard of a home on Sce

nic Way in Port Republic on Nov. 29 between 10 and 10:13 a.mThe owner reports that the dog came back inside bleeding badlyand was taken to Prince Frederick Animal Hospital where he wanot expected to live. Anyone with information is asked to contacDFC W. Wells at 410-535-2800 or Calvert County Crime Solvers a410-535-2880 to report information anonymously.

Burglary Case #13-70072:A home in the 1000 block of Adobe Drive in Lusby was bur

glarized sometime between Nov. 28 and 29 and over $4,000 inproper ty was taken and $1,000 in damage was done. Cpl. B. G rayis continuing the investigation.

CDS, Weapon Violations Case #13-70226:On Nov. 30 at 9:11 p.m. Cpl. B. Gray con -

ducted a trafc stop on a vehicle on Md. Rt. 4 andSouthern Connector Boulevard in Lusby. Cpl.Gray, assisted by DFC R. Kampf, found the driver,Tammy Lisa Gatton, 53 of Lusby, to be in posses-sion of suspected drugs and a weapon. She wasarrested and charged with possession of marijuana, possessionwith intent to use drug paraphernalia; a glass smoking device, ancarrying a loaded shotgun.

CDS Violation Case #13-70720:On Dec. 1 at 1:55 a.m. DFC R. Cress made

a trafc stop on a vehicle on Md. Rt. 260 andMt. Harmony Road in Owings. He arrested andcharged the driver, Noel Huston, 41 of Crofton,with possession of a schedule II drug: Methadone,

and use of drug paraphernalia; a pill bottle.

On Thursday, Nov. 21, members of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary (Flotilla 23-06 DrumPoint) presented a certicate of appreciation to the Calvert County Sheriffs Ofce and the SheriffsOfce Special Operations Team for their continued support of the Coast Guards Recreational BoatingSafety Program.

Accepting the award was Captain Steve Jones, Patrol Commander, Lt. Dave Payne, S.O.T., andDFC Chris Sloane. Payne and Sloane are both members of S.O.T. and play a crucial part in implement-ing and adhering boaters to rules of the program.

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Thursday, December 5, 2013 12The Calvert GazetteSpotlight On

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Patuxent Elementary BandsTogether to Help Those in Need


In the light of a more than $2 million project fund-ing gap for the 2014-2015 school year, Calvert CountyPublic Schools (CCPS) is offering a retirement incen-tive in an effort to save money.

When a similar incentive was offered last year, 59employees took advantage of it and saved the publicschools more than $1 million, according to Acting Di-rector of Human Resources Victoria Karol.

The incentive will be offered during the monthof December according to a notice sent to all CalvertCounty Public Schools employees. This is a one-timeoffer for the 2013-2014 school year.

According to the notice, Employees who wish tobe conside red for t his offering must complete and sub-mit the Retirement Incentive Application Form be-tween Dec. 2 and Jan. 6, 2014 and indicate an effectivedate of retirement of July 1, 2014.

Incentive offers will be made on a rst-come,

rst-served basis recorded at the time the completedapplication is submitted in person to the Human Re-sources Department, the notice reads.

CCPS will provide a one-time payment equal to 7percent of the eligible employees FY14 salar y. In a d-dition, CCPS will pay 100 percent of the cost of retireehealth insurance benets for an individual plan offeredthrough CCPS for a maximum of one year beginningJuly 1, 2014 for retirees of any age.

Employees considering retirement must meet theMaryland State Retirement Agency (MSRA) eligibil-ity requirements for normal or early service retirementand have a minimum of ve years of creditable servicewith CCPS.

The decision to offer a retirement incentive wasmade after the Nov. 21 Board of Education meeting,according to Board of Education president EugeneKarol. The incentive has two benets, he said. T he rstis to encourage employees considering retirement todeclare their intent early and allow CCPS to nd themost qualied candidate to replace them. The second

is that employees who retire are often at the top of thepay scale. Their successors come in lower on the scalewhich saves the public schools money, which can helpclose the projected funding gap.

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The Patuxent Elementary School family is mak-ing sure everyone is taken care of during the holidayseason.

During Thanksgiving, nine families, consistingof 16 adults and 21 children, received turkey dinnerswith all the xings, said PES Counselor Guyle Glenn.

The turkeys were distributed already cooked,which proved to be a godsend for one father, Glennsaid. He was trying to make a full Thanksgiving din-ner for his two girls during their rst holiday after heand his wife were divorced. He asked Glenn how tocook a turkey and started crying when she told himthey came pre-cooked.

Following the Thanksgiving diner, Patuxent Elementary School has begin its annual holiday drive tooffer assistance to families in need, Glenn said.

We collect boots, books and board games, shesaid.

During the drive, parents can come in and pickgifts for their children from the donations. More than50 percent of Patuxent Elementarys population ison the Free and Reduced Meal program, Glenn saidMany parents would have to choose between food anda present for Christmas.

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Photo courtesy of Guyle GlennA single father was grateful for the donation of an already cookedturkey to his familys Thanksgiving dinner.


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The Huntingtown High SchoolDance Team is gearing up for theirsecond annual Holiday Craft Show, Silent Auction and Dinner.

The silent auction items will include gift certicates, baskets of goodies and holidaydcor, according to Dance Team Coach Rachel Dove. Instead of a silent auction with peopleplacing bids on a sheet, the team will sell tickets and people can place as many tickets asthey want in each items container. A winning ticket will be pulled at the end of the event,Dove said.

Currently, 20 vendors are signed up for the event. There is room for more, Dove said.Spaces are $25 and vendor set up is from 12:30 to 2 p.m.

Last year's event was held at Mt. Harmony United Methodist Church in Owings, Dove

said. This years event will be in the Huntingtown High School cafeteria, located at 4125 N.Solomons Island Road in Huntingtown.

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Its Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas

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Thanksgiving is over and Decemberis ofcially here. Its time to pack awaythe fall owers and turkey decorationsand bring out the trees, wreathes, tinseland, for those who havent already setthem up, lights. From Solomons Island to

North Beach, Calvert County will be litup this weekend.

29th Annual Solomons IslandChristmas Walk

Kick off the holiday season at the

Solomons Business Associations 29thannual Christmas Walk on Dec. 6 and7. Weekend activities will include aGala Dinner at the Back Creek Bistro,Breakfast with Santa and the lighted boat

parade.The Solomons Christmas Walk is

held annually the rst Friday and Satur-day in December.

This years holiday party, the GalaDinner at Back Creek Bistro, will be heldon Dec. 5 at 6:30 p.m. This is a changefrom the traditional gala, which was heldon Sunday evenings, according to Christ-mas Walk Volunteer Committee Chair-

person Vandy Young. With the gala atthe end of the weekend everyone was tooexhausted to go, she joked, so the com-

mittee moved it to the beginning of theweekend.Everyone is welcome to the Gala

Dinner. The evening will feature heavyhors doeuvres, live music, dancing, com-

plimentary adult eggnog, cash bar, plus a50/50 rafe and door prizes. Reservationsare required. Call the Bistro at 410-326-9900 or email reservations@backcreek-

bistro.com.Adults wont be the only ones with

a party in Solomons. On Dec. 7, SantaClaus will venture from the North Poleto Isaacs Restaurant for Breakfast with

Santa starting at from 8 a.m. Reserva-tions are required.

Families are welcome to spend theday at Solomons after Breakfast withSanta. The Lighted Boat Parade will beon Dec. 7 starting at 6:15 p.m.

All boats, of any size, shape ormake, will be most welcome. Come outand show the Solomons community yourholiday spirit by decorating your boat.

All that is required is to decorate yourships starboard side, decorate more if themoment strikes you. Prizes are awardedfor Best Original Theme, Best Sailboat,Best Power Boat, and Best of Show. All

part icipating boat owners receive a gift.The parade attracts captains from all overthe east coast, Young said.

Throughout the entire weekend,visitors are welcome to walk the streetsof Solomons and look at the lights deco-rating houses, businesses and event the

pavilion. The Christmas Walk is a wholecommunity event, Young said.

Theres a lot of good will involved,she said.

Celebrate Museums AnnmarieStyle!19th Annual Garden in Lights

Its that time of year again. StartingDec. 5, Annmarie Garden will be awashin the glow of hundreds of light sculptures

This years theme is Celebrate Museums Annmar ie Style!

Sculptures include themes from theMuseum of Popular Culture, the Air and

Space Museum, Annmaries Zoological Park, the Museum of the AmericanWest,

Annmaries Art Gallery, the Aquarium, and the Botanical Garden, said Di

rector of Marketing and Development BilStevenson.The rst Garden in Lights was in

1995, he said.The Annmarie Garden In Light

is all about creating joy for all the folkwho visit the event. We want everyoneto come and enjoy the various vignettes,said executive director Stacey Hann-RuffEvery year, staff gathers in a planningsession and develops different scenes ovisions they want to create. Several lighsculptures from previous years are used

but many new sculptures are created. Althis is done to make people smile, laughand bring some joy to everyone.

The Garden in Lights tour starts inthe Murray Arts Building with the Orna

ment Show and Sale. There will be nightlyentertainment, exhibits and catering in theDream Weaver Holiday Caf.

Children are invited to get a HolidayI Spy guide for their walk in the woodsThe guide will help visitors nd a varietyof light sculptures, including a luckyAnnmarie shamrock hidden in each museum scene.

Visitors will nd superheroes andcity scenes in Popular Culture, rocketand aliens in Air and Space, a jazz trioand dancers alongside famous works of arin the Art Gallery, sea creatures, piratesand beach goers in the Aquarium, as welas fairies and butteries in the BotanicaGarden, to name but a few! Some speciasurprises inspired by popular television

shows, fairy tales, and games will be hidden along the path between the museumsEntertainment and special nights, including Visit with Santa and free Military

Nights, are offered throughout the 22day event. Garden in Lights runs Dec. 6through Jan. 5

Fourth Annual Lusby Business Association Tree Lighting

The Lusby Business Association wilcelebrate the Lusby Town Centers 4th annual Tree Lighting on Dec. 7 at 5:30 p.min the Lusby Center Shopping Center.

Were so excited to once again hosthe lighting of the Lusby Town Center

Tree Lightings and Celebrations Throughout Calvert County

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April Michalko, 48

April Michalko, 48of Port Republic, Mary-land, passed away peace-

fully Nov. 23, at home inthe arms of her husbandDave and surroundedby family afte r a cou-rageous battle with cancer. She wasborn on August 11. 1965 in Washing-ton D.C., to David Scott and KathleenMenas Scott. She was a 1989 Gradu-ate of George Mason University, BS inEducation.

April loved her faith, raising afamily, nding a spiritual home at St.John Vianney, and making her housea home. She cherished family time inher pool on staycation, family camp-ing and beach trips, watching Nascar,and participating in pool league withmany friends.

She is survived by her husband,David E. Michalko, of Port Republic,Md., mother of Meghan Williams,Kelly Williams, Allen John, AJ Wil-liams all of Herndon Va., and KyleMichalko and Emily Michalko bothof Port Republic, Md. Grandmother ofIsaiah Lozada, of Herndon Va. She isalso survived by her mother, KathleenScott of Fairmont W.V., and her father,David Scott of Palmyra Va., and hergrandmother, Rosalie Menas of Idam-ay, W.V. Sister of Krista (Scott) Davis(Kenny) and Michael Scott, ( Kathy)nieces Amber Sweeney, Emma Da-vis and Michaela Scott; nephew/god-child Jacob Davis, and nephew Jackand Marshall Scott ; and grand-niece

Molly Rae Morris. Her mother-in-lawBeverly Michalko from Elmira, N.Y.;Sister-in-law Kathy Michalko fromLorton, Va. and her husband RobertRhode III, currently deployed over-seas with the US Marine Corps; Sister-in-law Tricia MichalkoLind and herhusband Jeff from Syracuse, N.Y. Sev-eral aunts, uncles, and cousins fromthe Fairmont, WV area.

A Funeral Mass was Wednesday,Nov. 27 at 11am at St. John VianneyCatholic Church in Prince Frederick(www.sjvchurch.net). The intermentwill be private at a later date.

The family will receive guests ata meal provided by the church, whichwill take place immediately after theservice. April asked that in lieu ofowers, donations be made to Kyle

and Emmys college fund. Envelopeswill be available at the church with theaddress and information for anyonewho wishes to make a donation. Thosewho are not able to attend but wouldstill like to make a donation can mailit to the familys home at 4830 Inde-pendence Drive, Port Republic, MD20676.

Louise Baden Sansbury, 91

Louise Baden Sans-bury, age 91 of Chesa-peake Beach, Md.,passed away November29, at her residence. Shewas born March 23, 1922

in Upper Marlboro, Md.,to Elmer L. and Elmyra(Duley) Baden. Louise was a 1939graduate of Marlboro High School.She was married to John Roger Sans-bury in Upper Marlboro. She and Rog-er made their home in Forestville untilmoving to Chesapeake Beach in 1975.

Louise was employed in the of-ce of the Register of Wills in UpperMarlboro until retiring after 22 yearsof service.

She was a former member of St.Thomas Parish of Upper Marlboroand Epiphany Episcopal Church ofForestville and the Red Hat Society.Louise enjoyed traveling, especiallycruises, playing bridge and poker and

working in her yard and garden.She was preceded in death by her

husband Roger, a daughter ElizabethBette Jane Skiles and a brother Wil-liam Baden.

Surviving are a daughter RoseMyra Grusholt and her husbandCharles K. Kenny of Ocean City,Md.; son John R. Sansbury, Jr. and hiswife Shelley of Upper Marlboro, Md.;eight grandchildren and seventeengreat grandchildren.

Friends called on Wednesday, De-cember 4 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. atRausch Funeral Home, where services

and a celebration of Louises life willbe held on Thursday at 11 a.m. En-tombment will follow at ResurrectionCemetery, Clinton, Md.

Joseph Wise, 87Joseph Joe Wise,

87, recently of Frederick,Md., died on Sunday,December 1, at Freder-ick Memorial Hospital.Born Oct. 10, 1926 inBerkeley Springs, W.V.,Joe was the son of thelate Andrew and Fannie Wise.

Joe left Berkeley Springs to enterthe Navy during World War II, goingthrough basic training at the NavalStation Great Lakes in Lake County,Illinois before serving in the supporteffort after the Battle of Saipan, Mari-ana Islands. After the war, he worked

for Giant Food based in Landover,Md., until retirement after 42 years.He then spent his retirement years inSarasota, Fla., until September of 2013when he relocated to Frederick, Md.

Joe is survived by his wife of 67years, Jean and their four daughtersand sons-in-law, Kathleen and DavidBushman, Benson, Az.; Loraine andAlvin Long, Vail, Az.; Patricia Pratt,Asheville, N.C. and Jo Ann and AlanWetzel, Chesapeake Beach, Md. andalso their ve sons and daughters-in-law, Mary Wise (surviving wife of Da-vid), Wesley Chapel, Fla.; Richard andPat Wise, Evans, Geo.; Thomas Wise,Sarasota, Fla.; Robert and SandraWise, Woodbridge, Va.; John and Far-

rah Wise, Middletown, Md., and Mat-thew Wise, Asheville, N.C.; 30 grand-children; 12 great grandchildren andmany nieces, nephews and cousins.

In addition to his parents, Joe waspreceded in death by his sister, Clara(Sis) Dunn and his brothers, Lewis,Frank, Robert, Henry, John Carl, Jake,Walter (Bud) and Charles (Dick). Joesoldest son, David Wise, grandson, Jer-emy Wise and granddaughter AbigailPratt also preceded him.

Family received friends from 2to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., on Wednesday,December 4,at Rausch Funeral Home.Mass of Christian burial will be cel-ebrated at The Covenant Communityof Jesus the Good Shepherd, 1601 W.

Mt. Harmony Road, Owings, at 11a.m., Thursday, December 5. Inter-ment will follow at Gate of HeavenCemetery, 13801 Georgia Ave, SilverSpring, MD.

Memorial contributions may bemade to www.woundedwarriorproject.org or www.alz.org.

Walter Severn Jones, 82

Walter SevernJones, 82, of Annapolis,Maryland formally ofSt. Leonard, Marylandpassed away Novem-ber 27, in Annapolis,Maryland. He was born

March 22, 1931 in Weems, Virginiato the late Virgil W. and Katharine E.Jones. Walter served in the Navy dur-ing the Korean War. He was a memberof the Sons of Revolutionary War, An-

napolis and Southern Maryland Chap-ters. He worked for 34 years at the Na-val Sea Systems Command. He retiredin 1986, and moved to Calvert County.Walter enjoyed shing and sailing onthe Patuxent River, growing his veg-etable garden and wood working. In2004 Walter and his wife of 64 yearsmoved back to Annapolis, Maryland.

Walter is survived by his wife,Martha Coleman Jones, of Annapo-lis, Maryland, father of Joy LeeSchoenbauer of Riva, Maryland, andJill Lynn Cropper of Dunkirk, Mary-land. Grandfather of Christopher R.Schoenbauer, Bradley D. Schoenbauer,Ryan M. Schoenbauer, and Jennifer N.Francisco and her husband Jesiel. He

is also survived by a brother Jack Ran-dall Jones of Hyattsville, MarylandThe family received friends on

Monday, Dec. 2, from 10 to 11 a.m.at the Rausch Funeral Home, whereservices followed at 11 a.m. Intermentwas held in Waters Memorial Cem-etery. Memorial contributions maybe made to Calvert Hospice, P.O. Box838, and Prince Frederick, Maryland20678

Gerard D. Schmitz, 57

Gerard D. Schmitz of Owings,Maryland and Roanoke, Texas, sud-denly passed away Friday, November22, while on business in Queretaro,

Mexico. He was born on May 18, 1956to the late Donald and Ellen Schmitz.

Gerard was born in Springeld,Massachusetts, one of seven children.Gerard graduated from FrederickDouglass High School, Upper Marl-boro, Maryland in 1974. He reti redfrom IBM after 29 years of service andbegan work ing with Citibank. Gerardloved his family, his children, Chris-topher and Allison, his granddaugh-ters, Ava and Reese, and his brothersand sisters. He loved being with hisfamily, especially at the many fam-ily summer cookouts, chili cook-offs,camping trips, playing basketball andwatching the Baltimore Ravens.

He is survived by his wife, Jo-

anna of Owings, Maryland; children,Christopher and Allison Schmitz;stepdaughters Jessica Buckwalter, herdaughter Ava, Amy Whittington, herdaughter, Reese, and Sarah Buckwal-ter; brothers James Schmitz (Conc-etta) of Huntingtown, Maryland, andPeter Schmitz (Dawn) of Trumbull,Connecticut; Sisters Donna Diggs(Paul) of Frederick, Maryland, EllenMunro of Odenton, Maryland, AnnGarner (Jeffery) of West River, Mary-land, and Carolyn Symalla (Thomas)of Belair, Maryland and many niecesand nephews.

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Calvert GazetteP. O. Box 250 Hollywood, MD 20636

A bright sunny day greeted participants of the 13th Annual "Step ByStep" 5K Fun Run/Walk sponsored by the Calvert Alliance Against SubstanceAbuse, Inc. (CAASA). Over 130 participants enjoyed an absolutely stellar dayfor a race around Solomons Island.

The "Step by Step" 5K Fun Run/Walk is held in memory of MichaelBlackwell, a jogger who was killed while running on Broomes Island Road.Bonnie Blackwell, Mike's wife, provided opening remarks for this year'sevent. CAASA sincerely appreciates the Blackwell family's continued supportand involvement with this important fundraising event.

Since its inception, CAASA has been fortunate to hold the "Step By Step"race at the Calvert Marine Museum. The CAASA Board of Directors greatlyappreciates the professionalism and support of the museum staff. Of course,volunteers are vital to our success. We are grateful to the CAASA Board mem-bers who volunteered their time and the Sheriff's Ofce Explorers and ofcers

who assisted with monitoring the course. A special thank you to Maggie Hall-stead, our Zumba instructor, for helping the racers warm up with some greatdancing and to Stormi Heibel for designing this year's race t-shirt.

In addition, CAASA would like to thank the sponsors of this year's event:A.H. Hatcher, Inc.; American Legion Post 206, Atlantic Coast Title, Inc.; BobHall LLC; Calvert County Family Day Care Association; Calvert Elks Lodge#2620; Century 21 - Bare Enterprises; Chesapeake Grille & Deli; ChesapeakePharmacy; Giant Food - Lusby; Holiday Inn - Solomons; Loch Less Farm;PNC Bank; Rausch Funeral Home; Sheriff Mike Evans; SMECO; Smith Print-ing, Inc.; Smoothie King; Sneade's Ace Home Center; and World Gym.

CAASA's alcohol and other drug abuse prevention activities and pro-grams benet from the funds raised so thanks so much to all our participantsand volunteers. Results of the November 2nd race can be found on CAASA'sevent page of www.co.cal.md.us/caasa.

Candice M. D'AgostinoCAADA Coordinator

Most people if theyve heard of him at all probably knew the late Charles Colson as a Chris-tian prison outreach minister. Thats how our paths crossed a letter writing campaign aimed atfreeing one of the political prisoners that dont exist in America.

What many people may not know is that Mr. Colson was one of the Watergate Seven whoserved time in federal prison during the early 70s.

The Watergate scandal is a nightmarishly complicated affair, which requires a ow chart tounderstand. To boil it down for young readers: There was a non-prot think tank known as theRand Corporation, which played games of What if involving national defense. What if the U.S.decided to invade Saudia Arabia? How many men would it take? How many losses could our sideexpect? etc.

There was also, around the same time, a president who believed himself to be a King. In 1971,a peace-activist and Rand Corporation analyst named Daniel Ellsberg infuriated then-presidentRichard Nixon when he leaked papers to the news media concerning Americas strategy in VietNam. Ellsberg, overnight, went from analyst to the Edward Snowden of his day.

The Nixon White House began looking for anything it could use to discredit Ellsberg in theeyes of a potential jury.

Mr. Colson was President Nixons Special Counsel at the time. He cleaned up after TrickyDick, stoked his ego, told him what a great King he was and how much the peasants all loved him.

When it was discovered that someone on the White House staff was leaking information to thepress, Colson appointed a committee known as the plumbers to stop the leaks. In his zeal to makeEllsberg look like a ake in the eyes of the world, Colson did a little leaking of his own. He dis-closed information from Ellsbergs FBI le to the press.

For that, Mr. Colson spent seven months in a federal prison in Alabama on an obstruction ofjustice charge.

Fast-forward to the present. Director of Intelligence James Clapper stridently lied point-blankto Congress about NSA data collection practices. He admits he lied, but claims that it was one ofthose fuzzy, shades-of-gray questions which deed a simple Yes or No answer.

Dont look for Clapper to cool his heels in Colsons old cell.Perjury, wiretapping, warrantless search-and-seizure all is justied in the wake of 9/11.Truth isnt the rst casualty in time of war.Justice and the rule- of-law are.

Edward C. Davenport,Drum Point, Md.

We hope all of our support-ers had an enjoyable & relaxingThanksgiving holiday.

Thanks for all of your won-derful support this year - by com-ing to our dinners! We have raiseda little over $3,000 so far this year,and our goal each year is $4,000 (sowe can continue to give a $1,000

scholarship at each of the 4 countyhigh schools).Again this year we are not

doing a December dinner, allow-ing you to have more time to en-joy your family and plan for the

holidays. We hope, instead, that youwill consider making a donationIf each person on our list gave jus$10 we would raise over $1,000. Soplease think of what you might havspent on a dinner out this monthand help by making a tax deductibldonation!

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to: Kimberly Ann Stone Scholarship FundThey can be sent to:Nancy Wolf-Fisher8970 Limerick LaneOwings, MD 20736

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By Kimberly AlstonContributing Writer

Marguerite Labbe has writtenover 18 books in her career, and oneof her latest Ghosts in the Windtakes places in Southern Maryland.This book is a product of the, whatif question that each person hasasked themselves at various pointsin their lives. As Labbe was drivingdown highway 95 one day, she real-ized that there was no one else on theroad. That got her thinking what ifsomeone broke down and there wasno one around to help them?

She ran with her idea from there.With two men celebrating their

10th anniversary, one is headinghome after working at the gym heowns when he spots a woman witha at tire and pulls over to help her.When the womans ex shows up outof nowhere, he kills both her and theman that was trying to assist her, andkidnaps the womans children out ofthe car.

The gym owners signicantother, a private detective, is sent tolook into the murders and to nd thechildren. As it turns out, the detec-tives partner is a medium and is ableto speak to ghosts. Together, the th reeof them work together to nd the

womans ex. And all of that happensin the rst 100 pages.

The entire story takes place inabout a month. Labbe said that shereally wanted to tell an incred-ible love story. In addition to that,I wanted to capture the shock ofmurder and highlight the problemthat minorities have when their kidsgo missing, she said. She said shewanted to show what happens whenlove doesnt work out, and felt asthough she was able to achieve all ofthose things.

I dont like sticking to onegenre, Labbe said, adding thatGhosts in the Wind, is a combina-tion of mystery, drama, horror and

romance. The book took her abouttwo years to write, and she tried totie in the same theme of forbiddenlove that she works in to all of herbooks w ith the idea of a homosexualcouple as one of the focal points.

There are plenty of romancesout there for straight couples, shesaid.

This book was also entered intothe Rainbow Awards, part of the Ro-mance Writers of America, and is a nal-ist in their mystery and thriller genres.This is the best book Ive written,Labbe said.

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Entertainment

Calendar

Thursday, Dec. 5

Karaoke

Applebees (4100 N W Crain High-

way, Bowie) 9 p.m.

Billy BreslinRuddy Duck Alehouse (16800

Piney Point Rd, Piney Point) 7

p.m.Saturday, Dec. 7

The Redwine Jazz Trio

The Westlawn Inn (9200 Chesa-

peake Avenue, North Beach) 7:30

p.m.

Friday, Dec. 6

Sarah Gray

Ruddy Duck Alehouse (16800 Pin-

ey Point Rd, Piney Point) 7 p.m.

Fast Eddie & the Slow Pokes

Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dow-

ell Rd, Dowell) 8 p.m

Three Amigos

Chiefs Bar and Grill (44584 Tall

Timbers Rd, Tall Timbers) 8 to 11

p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 7

Mixed Business


ey Point Rd, Piney Point) 7 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 8

Annmarie Garden In Lights

Annmarie Sculpture Garden, Solo-

mons, 6 p.m.

Jazz Brunch Buffet

Ruddy Duck Alehouse (16800

Piney Point Rd, Piney Point) 11 a.m.

to 2 p.m.

Monday, Dec 9

Jazz Ensemble: Solid Brass

College of Southern Maryland,

Prince Frederick, 7:30 p.m.

Team Trivia

Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dow-

ell Rd, Dowell) 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 10

Karaoke with DJ Tommy and

DJ OT

Hard Times Caf (1120 SmallwoodDrive, West Waldorf) 8:30 p.m.

$2 Tuesday

Toots Bar (23971 Mervell Dean

Rd., Hollywood) 11 a.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 11

Trivia


ey Point Rd, Piney Point) 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 12

Songs of the Holidays

Caf des Artistes (41655 Fenwick

Street, Leonardtown) 6 to 9 p.m.

The Calvert Gazette is always looking for more local talent to feature! To submit art or band

information for our entertainment section, e-mail [email protected]. Please submit

calendar listings by 12 p.m. on the Monday prior to our Thursday publication.

Holly Jolly MusicalBy Kimberly AlstonContributing Writer

Gracies Guys and Gals dance studio will be hosting their8th annual Holly Jolly Musical Meet and Greet on Dec 7. Theevent will be presented as a dinner theatre show, but with a twist.There will be two performances- breakfast and lunch- where kidshave the opportunity to meet with Santa. His friends, the ToothFairy, the Grinch, Frosty the Snowman, Jack Frost, Mr. Jingles,Beethoven and more interact with guests before the show. Afterthe meal, Jack Frost takes the audience on a journey of his life.Each year, a different production is put on, with the same charac-ters. This year the story follows Jack Frost.

As a kid, all Jack Frost wanted to do was be in show business.His parents, however, had the idea of him being in the snow busi-ness and opinions about his singing career were strong on bothsides. In the end, when Jack gets the opportunity to sing in theHolly Jolly Musical, his parents reluctantly attend. After seeinghim perform, Jacks parents decide that more than anything, theywant Jack to be happy.

New characters are int roduced to the performance th is yearwith Fred and Ginger Bread making their frst appearance. Theproduction is put on with over 60 kids between the ages of nineand 18. The production, while a fundraiser for the 2014 season ofthe show troupe kids, is raising money and supplies for both Toysfor Tots and a local food drive. The event is volunteer based andfocuses mostly on the interaction between characters and kids.

The event is $15 which covers the cost of the meal and pic-tures with Santa. The Holly Jolly Musical Meet and Greet willtake place at the Chesapeake Public Charter School, located at20945 Great Mills Rd #501, in Lexington Park. The doors openfor the breakfast performance at 10 a.m. and for the lunch per-formance at 2 p.m. The show runs about two hours. For moreinformation, visit www.graciesguysandgalsdancestudio.com/ orcall 301- 475-5265

[email protected] courtesy of Grace Myles


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Community

SENIOR LIVING

Senior Centers Closing EarlyThe senior centers will be closing early for staff training,

Wednesday, December 11. North Beach and Southern Pines willclose at 1:30 p.m. Calvert Pines will close at 2 p.m.

Ceramics ClassesCeramics are offered at all three senior centers from 9:30

a.m. 3:30 p.m. on the following days: Mondays and Tuesdays atNorth Beach Senior Center; Wednesdays and Fridays at CalvertPines Senior Center; Tuesdays (without instruction) and Thursdaysat Southern Pines Senior Center. Small fees apply for purchasingpieces and ring.

Get Moving and Stay Fit this Holiday SeasonRegular exercise improves your body and your mind! Cal-

vert County senior centers offer tness programs for any t-ness level. Programs are open to anyone 50 and older. Here isa sample. Calvert Pines offers Walk to the Beat classes Mon-

days, Wednesdays and Fridays, 9:30 a.m. North Beach offersan aerobic exercise class, Mondays, 9 a.m. and Tuesdays andThursdays, 9:30 a.m. Southern Pines offers a Bone Buildersclass, Wednesdays and Fridays, 8:45 a.m. All three sites offeran Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program at varying times anddays of the week. Contact your local senior center to nd outmore about these tness opportunities.

Holiday PartiesGood food and entertainment will be provided at this years

holiday parties, Friday, December 13. Contact your local seniorcenter for times. Pre-register by December 6.

Calvert Pines Senior Center (CPSC)Lend your voice to the Christmas Sing-Along, Wednesday,

December 11, 11:30 a.m.Brush up on your spelling and compete at the Spelling Bee,

Thursday, December 12, 1 p.m. A prize will be awarded to thewinner!

Enjoy a night out with a delicious chicken dinner followed bythe hilarious, holiday movie, Christmas with the Kranks, featuringTim Allen and Jamie Lee Curtis, Thursday, December 19, 5 p.m.Sign up by December 12. Fee: $7

North Beach Senior Center (NBSC)Learn about the different Jewish holidays, Thursday, Decem-

ber 19, 10:30 a.m. Explore their signicance and how they are cel-ebrated. Pre-registration required.

The ScribblersWriting Group will meet Thursday, December19, 1 p.m. If you enjoy writing short stories or poems, join thisgroup.

Southern Pines Senior Center (SPSC)Join in the Twelve Days of Christmas Sing-Along, Thurs-

day, December 12, 12:30 p.m.Sign up early for the Holiday Cookie Bake, Thursday, Decem-

ber 19, 1 p.m. Make delicious cookies to share with your friendsand family! Fee: $20

EATING TOGETHER MENU

Lunches are served to seniors aged 60-plus and their spousesthrough Title IIIC of the Older Americans Act. Suggested do-nation is $3. To make or cancel a reservation call: Calvert PinesSenior Center at 410-535-4606 or 301-855-1170, North Beach Se-nior Center at 410-257-2549, or Southern Pines Senior Center at410-586-2748.

Monday, Dec. 9: Meatloaf, Wheat Bread, Mashed Potatoes, LimaBeans, Fresh FruitTuesday, Dec. 10: Pasta Alfredo, Tossed Salad, Broccoli, DinnerRoll, Sliced Peaches w/Cottage CheeseWednesday, Dec. 11: Oven Baked Fish Sandwich, Black BeanSalad, Pears, Peanut Butter CookiesThursday, Dec. 12: Chicken Cacciatore, Spaghetti, Tossed Salad,Broccoli/Cauliower, Fresh FruitFriday, Dec. 13: Roast Beef, Mashed Potatoes, Glazed Baby Car-rots, Dinner Roll, Christmas Cookies

Senior

Citizen

News

Holiday Hours at the Calvert

Marine Museum

United Way House Spruced Upfor the Holiday Open House

Still have last-minute shop-ping to do? Dont worry; the CalvertMarine Museum Store will be openuntil 3 p.m. on Christmas Eve! Al-though the museum will be closedto the public on Dec. 24 and 25, themuseum store will open its doors at10 a.m. on Christmas Eve and stayopen until 3 p.m. The museum willreopen on Thursday, Dec. 26 and isoffering special events the rest of theweek such as Focus on Fossils andMaritime Day. To learn more aboutthe schedule of special events, visitour calendar here: http://www.cal-vertmarinemuseum.com/events/cal-

endar.php?mo=12&yr=2013.

Stop by the museum on Christmas Eve forlast-minute gifts like these!

Just in time for United Way of Cal-vert Countys Holiday Open House onWednesday, Dec. 18, volunteers fromthroughout the community pitched in

to restore the hardwood oors and re-vive the conference space of the 1950sera home at 530 Main Street in PrinceFrederick.

I feel like the holidays came alittle early for us this year, says KellyChambers, President & CEO of UnitedWay of Calvert County. We are so for-tunate to receive a gift that keeps giv-ing back to the community. UnitedWay has provided rental ofce spacefor several nonprot organizations overthe years, and it also opens the doors ofits conference space, free of charge, topartner agencies for their board meet-ings, special receptions, etc.

Starting with the United WayDay of Caring on Sept. 11, United WayBoard Member Steve Sanders recruitedand led a crew of volunteers from Con-stellation Energy, Christmas in April ofCalvert County, and David Michelsonof Michelson Hardwood Flooring totake out all the damaged carpeting andrestore the homes original hardwoodoors to a unied sheen. MichelsonHardwood Flooring, a family-ownedbusiness serving the DC metropolitanarea, was especially generous, donatingall supplies and labor.

United Way supporters of all kinds whether they give, volunteer or advocate- are welcome to ex-perience the updated conference space rsthand at the HolidayOpen House on Wednesday, Dec. 18, from 5 to 8 p.m. Enjoyholiday fare and the sounds of the season with a community ofpeople that give back and live united. RSVP to United Way ofCalvert County at 410-286-0100 or e-mail uwadmin@united-

waycalvert.org if you are able to attend.


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Library EventsThursday, Dec. 5

De-Stress your Dec.Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850Costley Way 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Lets face it, the most wonderfultime of the year can also be the most stress-ful. Try something new this year. Giveyourself the gift of learning how to unwindin the midst of the seasonal chaos. Bring

the joy back into your holidays! Join us forthis interactive and informative event fea-turing local organizat ion Barefoot HolisticStudio. Please register. 410-535-0291 or301-855-1862

Friday, Dec. 6

On Pins & NeedlesCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850Costley Way 1 to 4 p.m.

Bring your quilting, needlework,knitting, crocheting, or other project for anafternoon of conversation and shared cre-ativity. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862

Saturday, Dec. 7

Gingerbread House WorkshopCalvert Library Southern Branch, 13920

H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons 10 to 11a.m.

Come and celebrate the holiday

season by building a small gingerbreadhouse. Each child is asked to bring a bagof any edible item to share with the groupto decorate all the gingerbread houses.For children in K 7. Please register.,410-326-5289

Gingerbread House WorkshopCalvert Library Fairview Branch, Rt. 4and Chaneyville Road, Owings 10 to 11a.m.

Come and celebrate the holidayseason by building a small gingerbreadhouse. Each child is asked to bring a bag

of any edible item to share with the groupto decorate all the gingerbread houses. Forchildren in grades K - 7. Please register.410-257-2101

Brain Games: Mahjongg, Scrabble &moreCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850Costley Way 12 to 3 p.m.

Want to learn Mahjongg? Hope to

make your Scrabble skills killer? Gamesare a great way to keep your brain sharpwhile having fun! Join us! 410-535-0291 or301-855-1862

Gingerbread House WorkshopCalvert Library Southern Branch, 13920

H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons 2 to 3p.m.

Come and celebrate the holidayseason by building a small gingerbreadhouse. Each child is asked to bring a bagof any edible item to share with the groupto decorate all the gingerbread houses.For children in K 7. Please register.410-326-5289

Gingerbread House WorkshopCalvert Library Fairview Branch, Rt. 4and Chaneyville Road, Owings 2 to 3

p.m.Come and celebrate the holiday

season by building a small gingerbreadhouse. Each child is asked to bring a bagof any edible item to share with the groupto decorate all the gingerbread houses. Forchildren in grades 1 - 7. Please register.410-257-2101

Monday, Dec. 9

Book DiscussionCalvert Library Twin Beaches Branch,3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach 7to 8:30 p.m.

An American Childhood by An-nie Dillard. A poignant, vivid memoir of

growing up in Pittsburgh in the 1950s.(Potluck dinner off-site). 410-257-2411

Tuesday, Dec. 10

Tween Night - Holiday Craft NightCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850Costley Way 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Get crafty at this fun-lled event. Wewill provide the materials for the makings

of a variety of holiday ornaments and craftsincluding felt monsters, origami and lockerorganizers. Give your crafts as gifts for theholidays or make them just for fun! Pleaseregister. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862

Holiday Evening StorytimeCalvert Library Southern Branch, 13920


Join us for a wide variety of holidaystories and activities. 410-326-5289

Wednesday, Dec. 11

JobSource Mobile Career CenterCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850Costley Way 1 to 4 p.m.

Stop by to get job counseling, re-sume help, search for jobs and get connect-ed with Southern Maryland JobSource.This 38 mobile center features 11 comput-er workstations, smart board instructional

technology, satellite internet access, exteri-or audio visual and broadcasting capabili-ties; state of the art workforce applicationsand connectivity for wireless mobile de-vice access. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862

Yes! You CAN Use a Computer!Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920


Participants will learn the basicsof formatting a resume using MicrosoftWord. The training will last one hour andwill take place in a small group. Partici-

pants must be able to use a mouse beforesigning up for this class. Please register.410-326-5289

Memoirs & Creative WritingWorkshopCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850Costley Way 2 to 3:30 p.m.

Join author and editor ElisaviettaRitchie as she encourages the art of cre-

ative memoir writing. Bring 12 double-spaced copies of your piece of memoir,500-800 words, to work on and share withthe g roup. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862

Thursday, Dec. 12

Calvert ConversationsCalvert Library Twin Beaches Branch,3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach 10 to 11 a.m.

An informal discussion of localhistory of interest to long-time Calver-tonians and newbies. Complimentarycoffee and tea. Come, relax in our livingroom, and share or learn something new!410-257-2411

Holiday Evening StorytimeCalvert Library Twin Beaches Branch,3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach 6:30 to 7:15 p.m.

Join us for a wide variety of holidaystories and activities. 410-257-2411

Holiday Evening StorytimeCalvert Library Fairview Branch, Rt. 4and Chaneyville Road, Owings 7 to 7:45

p.m.Join us for a wide variety of holiday

stories and activities. 410-257-2101

Friday, Dec. 13

On Pins & NeedlesCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850Costley Way 1 to 4 p.m.

Bring your quilting, needleworkknitting, crocheting, or other project for aafternoon of conversation and shared creativity. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862

Saturday, Dec. 14

Gingerbread House WorkshopCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 85Costley Way 10 to 11 a.m.

Come and celebrate the holidaseason by building a small gingerbreahouse. Each child is asked to bring a baof any edible item to share with the groupto decorate all the gingerbread houses. Fochildren in K 7. Please register. 410-5350291 or 301-855-1862

Gingerbread WorkshopCalvert Library Twin Beaches Branch3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach 10 to 11 a.m.

Come and celebrate the holiday season by building a small gingerbread houseEach child is asked to bring a bag of anedible item to share with the group to decorate all the gingerbread houses. For children in K 7. Please register. 410-257-241

Chess Saturdays at the LibraryCalvert Library Twin Beaches Branch3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Chess enthusiasts or wannabe enthusiastsplease join us (with or withouyour own chess set) at the library the 2nSaturday of each month from 10:00 a.mto noon. All ages and levels welcome410-257-2411

Learn MahjonggCalvert Library Southern Branch, 1392

H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons 1 to p.m.

Want to learn Mahjongg? Games ara great way to keep your brain sharp whilhaving fun! Join us! 410-326-5289

From My Backyard to

Our Bayis a small but

powerful booklet that was

frst developed by the

Baltimore Soil Conserva-

tion District. From there,

several counties repub-

lished a version tailored

to their county resources.

Calvert Countys booklet

was developed by the

Citizens Green Team.FREE COPIEScan be

obtained at Annmarie

Gardens, at local libraries,

or downloaded at

calvertgreenexpo.org .

If the 17.5 million

residents who live in

the Chesapeake Bay

watershed area read

this booklet, and took

to heart its suggestions

and best practices, the

Chesapeake Bay would

see a dramatic increase

in health.

FROM MY BACKYARD TO OUR BAYA Calvert County Residents Guide to Improving Our Environment and Drinking Water

FromMyBackyardtoOurBay

ACalvertCountyResidentsGuideto

ImprovingOurEnvironmentandNaturalResources

This is the seventh in a series of articles that Mary Ann Scott has adapted from From My Backyard to Our Bayin the hopes of increasing awareness of this

powerful booklet that could do so much to help the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. Be sure to look for the next article in next weeks Calvert Gazette!

Streams in Your Neighborhood Need HelpStreams owing through suburbanareas need special care. As urbanareas develop, natural stream channelsare forced to handle a higher volume ofstormwater due to the new expansesof impervious surfaces (roofs, parkinglots, and streets). This destroys thenatural state of the stream and causesthe stream channel to increase in size.High, turbulent waters scour streamchannels and undercut the banks untilthe tops of the stream banks cave inand are carried away, degrading the

stream with tons of sediment.Stream banks should be protectedwith vegetation and trees. Streamsidevegetation acts as a lter for runoffowing from upland areas and is veryeffective at trapping and absorbingrunoff and associated pollutants. Theshade from trees and shrubs whosecanopies overhang the stream keepsthe water cool to protect stream-dwelling organisms. Buffers alsoprovide excellent habitat for birds andother wildlife.

Landowners shouldbear in mind that anygrading or signicantchange within thestream channel thatwould affect the owor cross-section ofthe channel requiresa state permit.Thispermit is grantedonly if the landownercan prove that theproposed change will

not negatively impactthe environment or the streams abilityto convey stormwater.

The best protection for streams isa riparian buffer,a protected areaextending beyond the stream banksthat is densely planted in grasses,shrubs, and trees. Many nonprotorganizations have stream buffercleanup projects. You can volunteerto help with these projects. ContactCalvert County Department of Planningand Zoning for more information oninstalling buffers.

Want to volunteer?On the Bay side, contact Project CleanStream,organized by the Alliance forthe Chesapeake Bay, cleanstream.allianceforthebay.org/.

On the river side of the County, Patux-ent Riverkeeperorganizes the onlywatershed wide clean up, paxriverkeep-er.org/get-involved/annual-patuxent-cleanup/.

Or you can contact Citizens GreenTeamat [email protected],and they will put you in contact with theright person.

Buzzard Island Creek

Caney Creek

Tucker Creek

Battle Creek

Ben Creek

Bobcat Brook

Island Creek

Long Creek

Nan Cove

Rattlesnake Gutt

Rock Creek

Fishing Creek

Goldstein BranchGrays Creek

Grovers Creek

Mears Creek

Saint Paul Branch

Thomas Branch

Woodland Branch

Hall Creek

Kings Branch

Lyons Creek

Fox Point Creek

Hunting Creek

Little Lyons Creek

Mill Creek

Ramsey Creek

Reits Branch

Sewell Branch

Chew Creek

Cocktown Creek

Covenant Creek

Fowlers Mill Branch

Friday Creek

Graham Creek

Calams Run

Cobb Creek

Hellen Creek

Laveel Branch

Parker Moore Creek

Purgatory Creek

Parkers Creek

Plum Point Creek

Schoolhouse Branch

Sullivan BranchBack Creek

Brown Creek

Burrell Branch

Cleve Branch

Coles Creek

Fishing Creek

Hungerford Creek

Mill Creek

Saint John Creek

Calvert Beach Run

Governor Run

Grover Creek

Johns Creek

Kings Road Creek

Mosley Branch

Perrin Branch

Planters Wharf Creek

Quakers Swamp

Saint Leonard Creek

Streams in

Calvert

County

Streams in

Calvert

County


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