2014-04-24 The Calvert Gazette

GazetteCalvertApril 24, 2014

Priceless

Everything Calvert County

Honoring a Local Volunteerfor Service in the Community

Story Page 12Photo Courtesy of Dominion Cove Point

Thursday, April 24, 2014 2The Calvert Gazette

Also Inside

3 County News8 Crime9 Business10 Education12 Feature14 Letters15 Home Page16 Obituaries17 Entertainment18 Community19 Senior20 Out & About21 Library Calendar22 Games23 Classifieds

educationDebbie Clime writes down ideas during a Destination Imagination brainstorming session in anticipation of the Huntingtown Elementary School’s trip to the global finals in May.

On The Cover

Susie Lopez is among the 30 Dominion employees, and the only in Maryland, honored for her dedication and service to the local community. Lopez, an employee at Dominion

Cove Point for the past eight years, has volunteered with Farming 4 Hunger, Calvert Hospice and Annmarie

Garden, among other organizations.

Corie Bratter (Chelsea Long), left, gets some motherly advice from Ethel Banks (Wendy Heidrich) during the Newtowne Players presentation of Neil Simon’s “Barefoot in the Park.”

county newsPapa Johns Maryland - Beach Boys Pizza

STORE HOURS: MON. thru FRI.:10 AM – 6 PM • SATURDAY: 9 AM – 4 PM • SUNDAY: 9 AM – 2PMLOCATED AT THE CORNER OF GOLDEN BEACH ROAD & RT 5, BEHIND RITA’S IN CHARLOTTE HALL

Through May 26th

HAVE A PROBLEM WITH YOUR POOL? WE CAN HELP!

SCHEDULE YOUR POOL OPENING

SERVICE CONTRACTS ARE OUR SPECIALTY

VACATION MAINTENANCE PLANS AVAILABLE

REPAIRS/ESTIMATES/SERVICE CALLS

20% OFF ALL IN STOCK MERCHANDISE* INCLUDING TOYS!!!

Spring CHEMiCAL

SALE! MSRP SALESMACK-IT SHOCK, 12 1LB BAGS $68.53 $39.9930% ALGAECIDE, 32 OZ $20.99 $14.99STAIN & SCALE PREVENTOR, 32 OZ $23.99 $16.99LARGE CHLORINE TABLETS, 50 LB $299.99 $149.00CHLORINE STICKS, 50 LBS $307.40 $149.00

HErE ArE JUST A FEW OF THE SALE priCES:

*EXCLUDES SALE ITEMS

25 Years Serving the Community301-934-1274

Thursday, April 24, 20143 The Calvert Gazette COUNTYNEWS

Fresh Local OystersPints • Quarts

Fresh Crab Meat

Homemade SaladsMacaroni • Potato

Chicken • Egg Coleslaw • Others

Please Preorder Large Quanities

Full Service DeliBreakfast • Subs • Sandwiches Freshly Made HamburgersFrench Fries • Onion Rings

Mon-Fri 6 aM - 9 pM • Sat-Sun 7 aM - 9 pM

Bowen's GroceryFamily Owned & Operated Since 1929

The Charm and Quality of the Past with the Convenience and Variety of Today

4300 Hunting Creek rd • Huntingtown, Marylandwww.bowensgrocery.com410-535-1304 410-257-2222

ExCHangEabLE PrOPanE TankS

USDA Choice Beef - Cut To Order!“Our Own” Freshly Ground Chuck

“Our Own” Frozen Hamburger PattiesSteaks • Roasting Pigs

Boar’s Head Deli Meats & Cheeses

Local HoneyFull Line of Groceries, Produce & Meats For All Your Daily Needs

Bedding Plants

Hanging Baskets

Chamber Hosts Legislative Wrap Up

Free InItIal ConsultatIon

Auto Accidents Workers’ comp

• Divorce/Separation• Support/Custody

• Domestic Violence• Criminal/Traffic

• DWI/MVA HearingsPower of Attorney

• Name Change • Adoption• Wills • Guardianship

SERVING CHARLES • ST. MARY’S • PG • CALVERT

The law offices of P.a. Hotchkiss & associates Providing Excellent Service For Over 20 Years

99 Smallwood Dr. Waldorf, MD • 206 Washignton Ave. LaPlata, MD (301) 932-7700 (301) 870-7111Accepting:

Scan this “Times Code” with your smart phone

By Sarah MillerStaff Writer

The Calvert County Chamber of Commerce hosted the annual post-legislative breakfast on April 17, welcoming local politicians to give their views on what impact the recently-concluded legislative ses-sion will have on the county.

Legislators at the breakfast were Senators Roy Dyson and Thomas V. “Mike” Miller and Delegates Mark Fisher and Anthony “Tony” O’Donnell. The moderator was David C. Weigel.

The Chamber of Commerce collected questions from the audience and posed them to the legislators.

When asked how the legislative session helped make Maryland more business friendly, Miller said the priority this year was infrastructure, and admon-ished the Calvert chamber for not having priorities in line with the Maryland state chamber of commerce. Dyson addressed a bill that would ban wind turbines in Sommerset County and urged attendees to write to the governor’s office asking the bill not be vetoed. If the turbines were allowed, he said it could pose

a threat to Naval Air Station Patuxent River, which generated more than $7.5 billion in revenue for the Maryland economy.

“If he [Governor Martin O’Malley] vetoes that, it will be the single greatest mistake he’s ever made,” Dyson said.

Both O’Donnell and Fisher commented on the increase in the state budget and the minimum wage, which is on a schedule to increase annually until 2015, when it will be more than $10 per year.

“In the worst economy in eight years, we con-tinue to increase spending,” O’Donnell said.

Another topic of conversation was the potential expansion at Dominion Cove Point. Miller said the senate stopped a number of bills designed to damage the project. Dyson said he has received several phone calls and e-mails regarding the project, the majority of which were in favor of the expansion.

For more information about upcoming Chamber of Commerce events, visit www.calvertchamber.org.

[email protected]

Photos by Sarah MillerSenator Roy Dyson

Delegate Mark Fisher, right, greets Tom Hejl

Thursday, April 24, 2014 4The Calvert GazetteCOUNTYNEWS

Blue Crabs Team Up With Arc of SOMD

Open All YeAr • SpeciAl OrderS

Mon. - Fri. 8:00 to 6:00 • Sat. 8:00 to 5:00closed on Sundays • March Thru June Open 1 Hour longer

GIFT SHOP ON SITE!

Green AcresNursery135 Varieties

of Herbs

50 Varieties of Vegetable

Plants

Perennials

Planters

Trees & Shrubs

Pavers

Concrete Statuary

Patio Containers

Hanging Baskets

Mother’s DayGift Baskets

Tropicals40700 parson Mill road • leonardtown, Md 20650

Bring in this ad and get a FREE Mother's Day Gift Basket Limit to $10.95 value. One per customer.

Surprise

Mom With One

of Our Beautiful

Mother’s Day

Gift Baskets!

David Austin Roses

Citrus Trees

Five players from the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs came out on April 16 for a pickup game with individuals supported by The Arc of Southern Maryland.

The event was initially to be held at Hallowing Point Park, but excessive rain drove the game indoors to the Northeast Com-munity Center in Chesapeake Beach. The rain didn’t dampen the spirits of those involved.

The Arc is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping those with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Southern Maryland.

Jonathon Reid, Prince Frederick at bat with assistance from Temika Harrod of The Arc. Charlie Manning of the Blue Crabs encourages him, while Oreaco Rice of Chesapeake Beach, waits his turn.

Photos courtesy of Nkeshi Free

Thursday, April 24, 20145 The Calvert Gazette

FREE ADMISSION for Members AND Non-Members!

A GREAT DAY FULL OF:Kid's ActivitiesGreat Vendors!

GiveawaysDemonstrations

Crafts & Green ShoppingEducational BoothsFamily Activities

Indoor & Outdoor ExhibitsFood & Drinks

Local Microbrews

May 3, 2014 • 10:00am - 4:00pm Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center

13480 Dowell Road, Dowell 20629

6th Annual CALVERT GREEN EXPO

& Green Craft Fair

Presented by the Calvert County Citizen's Green TeamJoin us for Southern Maryland’s leading sustainability event, where you can learn how to make your life, and our community, healthier – environmentally!

Everything from All-Natural Body

Care Products and Jewelry to Home

Decor and Art Made from Repurposed Materials

Browse the Green Maker's

Market Featuring Eco-Friendly

Vendors

EXPLORE MORE THAN 80 BOOTHS!


One World Residential Village Student Dormitory

Construction Begins

Start of Spring Brings Threat of Extreme Weather

COUNTYNEWS

With spring in full swing, the region can experience extreme weather that can include high winds, heavy rains, lightning, hail and the formation of tornadoes. The Calvert County Department of Public Safety’s Division of Emer-gency Management encourages all residents to be prepared.

April 1 marked the beginning of tornado season. Often associated with severe thunder-storms, tornadoes can produce wind speeds greater than 250 miles per hour, can be one mile wide and can stay on the ground for up to 50 miles. They are most likely to occur between 3 p.m. and 9 p.m. but can occur at any time of the day.

Residents are urged to follow these tips on preparing for severe weather and taking action if a tornado develops.

Before the Storm• Develop a plan for you and your family for home, work, school, when outdoors and espe-cially when boating.• Purchase an NOAA weather radio with battery back-up to receive weather warnings.• Prepare an emergency supply kit that includes a NOAA weather radio with a battery backup to receive warnings.• Listen to radio and television for information.• If taking a trip outdoors, listen to the latest fore-casts and plan accordingly if threatening weather is possible.• Be familiar with the various types of watches and warnings issued for severe weather.

• Severe thunderstorm watch: severe thunder-storms are possible in your area• Severe thunderstorm warning: thunder-

storms are occurring• Tornado watch: conditions are favorable for a tornado to form• Tornado warning: a tornado has been sighted or indicated by weather radar

If a Tornado Warning is Issued• Take shelter immediately. If an underground shelter is not available, move to an interior room or hallway on the lowest floor and get un-der a sturdy piece of furniture. Stay away from windows.• Abandon mobile homes; they offer little pro-tection, even if tied down. • Get out of automobiles. Do not try to outrun a tornado in your car; instead, leave it immediately. • If you are caught outside with no shelter, lie flat in a nearby ditch or depression and cover your head with your hands. Do not get under an over-pass or bridge.• Be aware of the potential for flooding.• After the tornado passes, stay away from storm-damaged areas.• Listen to the radio for information and instructions.

To learn more about emergency prepared-ness, contact the Calvert County Department of Public Safety, Division of Emergency Man-agement, at 410-535-1600, ext. 2638, or visit us online at www.co.cal.md.us. This time of year is a good time to sign up for Calvert ALERT, a no-tification system that can send messages by text, email, fax, land line and pager.

Residents are urged to visit the county web-site at www.co.cal.md.us and click on the Emer-gency Alerts link to register for the notification service. Those without Internet access can call 410-535-1600, ext. 2638, to sign up.

The Calverton School began construction on the One World Residential Village; bring-ing the school’s already established boarding program onto its 154 acre campus (to date, the school has rented facilities off campus to house student boarders). The Student dormitories are being built to further Calverton’s mission to provide a global academic experience for students, both locally and from around the world. The facility will be a home away from home where students, grades 9-12, can reside while participating in academics, athletics, and arts programming at The Calverton School. Each house has a full time house-parent to tend to the needs of each residential student. Houses contain modern conveniences such as wireless internet, theatre room, entertainment areas, exercise rooms, and more. The One World Residential Village is surrounded by a beautiful wooded area that provides a safe and serene environment for the students.

Dr. Taintor, Head of School, was quoted saying, “the school has worked extremely well with Calvert County Planning and Zoning to make this project a reality. I cannot thank the Calvert County Government enough for how easy it has been to work with them on this proj-ect for the last two years. We are extremely happy that The Calverton School and Southern Maryland will be known globally for the education they provide in an environment that is second to none”. The School designed the buildings to be energy efficient in support of its Green School Certification by the State of Maryland.

Construction began in mid-April and is expected to finish by Aug. 15, just in time for the new school year. The total construction cost is estimated at 2.3 million dollars. Financing for the project has been made possible by Old line Bank. The school currently has more than 28 students enrolled this year from around the world as part of its existing program. Students are currently housed in off campus facilities in the community. Dylan Chand, Student Body President Elect and a residential student from Canada was quoted as saying, “ [the new dor-mitories] this will be a big change for our program and our school. I cannot wait to be living on campus and enjoying everything there is to do here.” The Calverton School plans to hold a grand opening event in late August, once the facility has been completed. Quality Built Homes and Barrett and Associates Engineering are constructing the student dormitories.

Press Release Submitted by The Calverton School

Calvert County Department of Public Safety Urges Residents to Be Prepared

Thursday, April 24, 20147 The Calvert Gazette COUNTYNEWS

Newlyweds, New Neighbors and a Second Chance for Love“Barefoot in the Park” Has Something for Everyone


Whether you are newlyweds just starting out in life or an empty-nester

looking for the next adventure, the New-towne Player’s production Neil Simon’s “Barefoot in the Park” will strike a chord with everyone in the audience.

Paul and Corie Bratter (played by

Peter Klug and Chelsea Long) are the newlyweds – he is a “stuffed shirt” try-ing to make his name as a lawyer in New York City and she is a free spirit wanting to sample all life has to offer, which may include setting her straight-laced mother Ehtel (played by Wendy Heidrich) up with the Bratter’s colorful upstairs neighbor Victor Velasco (played by Robert Rausch)

The play, set in a tiny, overpriced apartment in New York in the mid-1960s, explores timeless themes – the newlywed’s first fight, a budding sec-ond-season romance and the trials and tribulations involved in simply being alive.

The production runs April 25 through May 11. The Newtowne Play-ers will host an outdoor garden party on the grounds of Three Notch Theatre on April 26 at 6 p.m. Visitors are wel-come to bring their own picnic dinner, or enjoy food from one of a number of vendors.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.newtowneplayers.org.

[email protected]

“Barefoot in the Park” Starring:Chelsea Long as Corie Bratter

Peter Klug as Paul BratterWendy Heidrich as Ethel BanksRobert Rausch as Victor Velasco

John Giusti as the telephone repairmanJoe Bowes as the deliveryman

Photos by Sarah Miller


CDS Violation Case #14-20843:On April 14 at 9 p.m.

Dep. B. Schaefer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on Calvert Beach Road in St. Leonard. Both the passen-ger and driver were found to be in possession of suspected drugs. Ashley Nichole Pitch-er, 21 of St. Leonard was cited for possession with intent to use drug para-phernalia; a cut up straw with a small resi-due of suspected Oxycodone. The driver, Kyle Clark Shurtleff, 22 of Leonardtown, was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana less than 10 grams and possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia; a plas-tic container used to store marijuana.

Theft Case #14-21230:DFC A. Locke responded to the Office

Depot in Prince Frederick for a theft that had just occurred on April 16 at 8:10 p.m. A woman, described by witnesses as white, about five feet three inches tall, 140-150 pounds, with dark, frizzy hair pulled into a ponytail, fled the store with a Dell Inspiron laptop valued at $550. A store employee advised that the woman had come into the store and wanted to buy a laptop. While the

employee was conducting the sale transac-tion at the register, the woman suddenly grabbed the box and fled the store. Wit-nesses outside the store stated they saw the woman run from the store with the box containing the laptop and get into an older model gray or green four door Honda. The Honda was driven by a white male which then left the parking lot. The woman was believed to be between the ages of thirty to

forty and was wearing a black hoody and dark blue jeans. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Sheriff’s Office at 410-535-2800.

Destruction of Property Case #14-21243:A victim on Alameda Drive in Hun-

tingtown advised DFC J. Lord that some-time between April 15 at 4 p.m. and April 16 at 9 p.m. someone did $1,000 worth of dam-age to his vehicle that had been parked in the driveway of the home. Two indentations on both quarter panels of the truck were evi-dent. The investigation is continuing.

Burglary Case #14-21463:Unknown suspect(s) burglarized a

home in the 200 block of Skinners Turn Road in Owings sometime on April 17. Over $4,000 in property was stolen to in-

clude a safe, cash, and DeWalt tools. Cpl. S. Parrish is investigating.

Theft Case #14-21591:Two fifteen-year-old females from Lo-

thian were charged with theft on April 18 at 2:30 p.m. after a loss prevention officer at the Dunkirk Walmart observed them put cosmetic merchandise into a backpack and leave the store without paying. One of the girls was also charged with possession of marijuana after a search was conducted and it was found on her. They were each charged on a youth report and released to a parent.

Burglary Case #14-22005:A home in the 11500 block of Ropeknot

Road in Lusby was burglarized during the daytime hours on April 20. Nothing appears to have been stolen but $800 in damage was done gaining entry into the home. Dep. T. Holt is investigating.

Burglary Case #14-22023:Dep. D. Naughton is investigating a

burglary to a home in the 700 block of Rat-tlesnake Road in Lusby that occurred during the day on April 20. At this time, nothing appears to be missing. The investigation continues.

During the week of April 14 through April 20 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,335 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 anony-mously can now access the Calvert County Crime Solvers link through the Sheriff’s Office website.

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

PunishmentCrime &

Sheriff’S Blotter

Maryland State Police Blotter

Designated Driver

Program Set for tiki Bar

opening

The following information is compiled directly from publicly released police reports.

The following information is compiled directly from publicly released police reports.

Shurtleff

Bob Hall, LLC and Anheus-er Busch, working together with the Calvert County Sheriff’s Of-fice, Maryland State Police, the Calvert Alliance Against Sub-stance Abuse and the Calvert and St. Mary’s Counties Commu-nity Traffic Safety Programs are sponsoring a Designated Driver program to be held during the an-nual opening of the Tiki Bar. The program will run Friday, April 25 and Saturday, April 26 from noon to 10 p.m.

The first 150 designated driv-ers who register will receive a free Tiki Bar T-shirt. Every designat-ed driver will win an instant prize from a long list that includes Ma-jor League Baseball (Orioles and Nationals) tickets, Tiki Bar and Grill SGT BBQ gift certificates, can coolies, sunglasses, coolers, beach tables, and folding chairs. Designated drivers will sign a pledge card, which will be entered into a drawing for four grand priz-es. This year’s first prize package is valued at $500 and consists of cash, gift cards and a one night stay at Holiday Inn Solomons. Prizes two, three and four range from $350 to $50 in cash and gift cards. The registration booth is located near the Tiki Bar entrance.

Sheriff Mike Evans will draw the grand prize tickets during a ceremony at the Sheriff’s Office on Monday, April 28 at 1 p.m.. The public is invited to attend.

The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office and Maryland State Police, as well as law enforcement from neighboring jurisdictions, will be conducting DUI saturation pa-trols throughout the weekend as part of Maryland’s “Checkpoint Strikeforce - Over the Limit, Under Arrest” campaign. These enforcement efforts are funded through the State Highway Ad-ministration’s Maryland Highway Safety Office and will continue throughout the spring and sum-mer months. Areas where a high number of DUI arrests or crashes have occurred in the past will be targeted for enforcement efforts.

Theft: On April 15 at 7 p.m., Trooper First Class Oles responded to the 5800 block of Broomes Island Rd. in Port Republic for a re-ported theft. The homeowner reported that a locked file cabinet had been broken into and prescription medication and several other items had been stolen. The investigation de-veloped a possible juvenile suspect who was later arrested.

Possession of Heroin: On April 17 at 4:43 a.m., Trooper First Class Costello responded to the Holiday Inn in Prince Frederick for a premise check. Upon arrival TFC Costello was approached by a guest indicating that a fellow room occupant had left the area in an intoxicated condition and he requested assistance in locating the person. When re-turning to report negative results to the room occupant, TFC Costello found that the miss-ing person had returned to the room. While inside the room drug and drug paraphernalia were observed. Criminal Summonses have been requested for Randall C. Floyd, 23 of North Beach and Sarah W. Hassay, 23 of St. Leonard.

Fugitive Warrant: On April 17 at 5:33 a.m., Trooper Rucker stopped a vehicle on Rt. 4 near Hospital drive for traffic violations.

The driver, Paul A. Dibble, 21 of Lusby, was found to have an outstanding warrant through Virginia. He was arrested and in-carcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.

Destruction of Property: On April 17 at 1:39 p.m., Trooper Matthews responded to the 1700 block of Solitude Court in Hunting-town for a reported destruction of property. Unknown suspect(s) had vandalized the residence by tossing eggs at the house. In addition, the tires had been deflated on a ve-hicle in the driveway and a windshield wiper broken at the base. Investigation continues.

Possession of Marijuana: On April 17 at 11:01 p.m., Trooper Riddle stopped a vehicle on Rt. 4 near Sherry Lane in Prince Fred-erick for traffic violations. When making contact with the driver, the odor of mari-juana was detected emitting from inside the vehicle. Ryan H. Baird, 26 of Hughesville, was arrested for possession of marijuana and was transported to the MSP Barrack for processing.

Theft: On April 18 at 6:29 p.m., Trooper First Class Oles received a complaint for a theft of an IPhone. The victim reported

that she misplaced her IPhone earlier in the day while shopping. Utilizing the tracking system in the phone, TFC Oles tracked the phone to the 1400 block of Catalpa Rd. in St. Leonard. Contact was made with Michael H. Coyle, 26 of St. Leonard. He denied having the phone and through investiga-tion TFC Oles found he had made several false statements to hinder the investigation. A Criminal Summons has been requested charging Coyle with Theft and making False Statements to a Police Officer.

Destruction of Property: On April 19 at 11:06 a.m., Trooper First Class Barlow re-sponded to a home on Main Street in Prince Frederick for a destruction of property com-plaint. The homeowner advised that some-one drove through her white plastic fencing causing extensive damage. Investigation continues.

Fugitive Warrant: On April 20 at 1:19 a.m., Trooper Newcomer stopped a vehicle on Rt. 231 near Skipjack Rd. in Prince Frederick for traffic violations. The driver, Woodrow A. Wallace II, was found to have an open war-rant through Tennessee. Wallace was arrest-ed and incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.



“Calvert is the bea-con on the landscape of counties,” Complete Computer Networking (CCN) Owner and Com-puter Specialist Clyde H. Peterson said, referring to the recent decision to open a new branch in Dunkirk.

CCN provides a full range of services, from cyber security to virus removal and software installations. CCN hous-es a full media center of-fering photography, vid-eography among other things, Peterson said.

Peterson started CCN in 2004, after years of information and tech-nology work with the federal government, including the White House. CCN currently has branched in Bowie and Clinton.

CCN is a leader in data recovery, Peterson said. That portion of is busi-ness is fairly lucrative, though he wishes it wasn’t, saying he would prefer people back their data up to save themselves the heartache and worry that they may have lost data permanently.

The store to open in Dunkirk is the first in a prospective five locations in Calvert in the next five years, Peterson said. The proposed five locations will be in Dunkirk, Huntingtown, Prince Frederick, St. Leonard and Chesapeake Beach.

Peterson’s plan is for CCN to grow with the county. He sees the region as idea in regard to its proximity to Wash-

ington, D.C., Naval Air Station Patux-ent River, Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant and Dominion Cove Point.

The county, especially the Depart-ment of Economic Development, has been very welcoming to CCN, Peterson said.

Peterson intends CCN to be active in the community, especially in educa-tion. Eight out of 10 jobs will be tech-nology related in the future, he said, and he wants students to be prepared. He plans to start the Susan Shaw Scholar-ship fund, named after longtime com-missioner Susan Shaw.

For more information, visit com-pletecomputernetworking.com or email [email protected].

[email protected]

Business Planning Expansion into Calvert

Oakville5 minutes North of Hollywood

41170 Oakville Road Mechanicsville 20659

301-373-9245 • 800-451-1427

Charlotte Hall30315 Three Notch Rd, Charlotte Hall 20622

301-884-5292800-558-5292

Prince Frederick1700 Solomon’s Island Rd,

Prince Frederick 20678410-535-3664

1-866-535-3664

Wentworth Nursery

SPRING Hours: Mon.-Sat. 8-7, Sun. 9-6 Hours: Mon.-Fri. 7:30-6, Sat. 7:30-5

Sales good thru May 13th, 2014

Now ScheduliNg For SpriNg iNStallatioNcall today to Schedule aN eStimate 800-451-1427

$25Off any purchase

of $125 or more of lawn & garden items.

(excludes all mulches, soils & birdseed) With this coupon only. Cannot be combined with any other offers..

Expires 5/13/2014

Concrete & Resin Fountains

Save 20% OffALL Fountains

Fruit Trees2 Varieties of each are needed for

best fruit production.

25% OffWhen you buy 3 or more. Mix or Match

Pieris Japonica

25% OffAny Size

Rhododendron

Buy 1 Get 2nd 1/2 PriceLowest price shrub is discounted

Spring Color TreesChoose from Redbud, Dogwood, Magnolias, Flowering Cherry, Flowering Plums, Crape

Myrtle & more

Buy 3 Get 4th FREELowest price shrub is FREE

AzaleasBuy 3 Get 4th FREE

Lowest price shrub is FREE

Mandevilla Vine10” Pot Special

Only $1988ea.

Spring is Outdoor Project Time

RosesTeas, Floribundas, Grandifloras

& ClimbersBuy 3 or more

Only $1988ea.

Greenview Weed & Feed with GreenSmart

5000 sq. ft.$1788

15000 sq. ft.$4488

Preen Garden & Weed Preventer

Plus Fertilizer5.6 lb.

$1988

RoundUp Pump ‘n Go

1.33 gal.

Only $1988

Bellingham Bamboo Work Gloves

100% Biodegradable, Eco-Friendly

Only $688

Photo courtesy of Clyde Peterson



The Huntingtown Elementary School Destination Imagination team may be brand new, and all girl, but that hasn’t stopped them from dominating – powering through local, regional and state competitions straight to the Desti-nation Imagination Global Finals in Tennessee, scheduled for May 21 through 24.

Their brainstorming sessions involve passing a stuffed turtle named Timmy around to determine who can talk so nobody talks over each other while they try to puzzle out improvements to their project – creating a hands-off meth-od to locate a living creature (represented by hand warmers) and move the creature across a field.

The girls not only have to puzzle out the issue, but come up with a skit explaining the scenario. The team de-cided to base it on the Great Pacific garbage patch, an issue which they have been researching since the beginning of the school year and incorporated into their daily classroom activities. Their goal is to move fish trapped on the garbage patch to clean water.

The girls had five projects they could choose from, ranging from improvisational acting to the Dig In techni-cal challenge, which they ultimately chose, according to teacher advisor Debbie Clime. Clime said part of the rules to Destination Imagination is the students puzzle out the challenge – adults can only facilitate conversations and give them problem solving techniques, but no ideas.

The team was motivated, Clime said. From the start, team member Sarah Dudley said they were going to the global finals, a sentiment the whole team got behind de-spite being told by other teams that they stood no chance because they are girls and told by the Destination Imagina-tion director that first-year teams never make it to the global competition.

“A lot of people said we can’t do it because girls can’t be engineers,” said team member Aiden McPhillips.

The girls joined for a variety of reasons – some were encouraged by their parents and others were interested in Destination Imagination. Violette Campbell, a new student at Huntingtown Elementary, joined the team after trying out several activities.

According to the Destination Imagination website, “Global Finals is the culminating event of every Destina-tion Imagination season. In May, more than 1,300 teams from 45 states, 7 Canadian provinces and 13 countries gath-er to showcase their Challenge solutions. More than 16,000 people attend Global Finals to celebrate creativity and have fun.”

The team hasn’t quite made it to Tennessee yet – they have to raise $10,000 to go. They are doing this by selling cupcakes, hosting fundraisers at restaurants (an upcoming one is at the Panera in Prince Frederick on May 5) and asking for donations through Go Fund Me. To make a do-nation, visit the Huntingtown www.gofundme.com/86o5s4. Checks can be mailed to Huntingtown Elementary School, 4345 Huntingtown Road Huntingtown, Md. 20639. Checks should be made out to the Huntingtown Elementary School PTA with Destination Imagination written on the memo line.

For more information about Destination Imagination, visit www.destinationimagination.org

[email protected]

Spotlight On

CSM Makes Sure Students Have Up-To-Date Tech

Destination Imagination Beats the Odds


The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Board of Trustees met on April 17 to discuss the state of school technol-ogy and upcoming events.

Information Management Team Vice President James Finger updated the board on the technology at CSM. Com-puters are on a four-year cycle, he said. There are no computers on any campus that are older than five years, and the newest computers are for student use. Teachers get the older versions he said. All current computers run on Windows 7 to 8, he said.

The CSM website is soon to be overhauled, Finger said. The goal is to make the website easier to navigate for tablets and smart phones.

“No matter how you spin it, we’re going mobile,” Finger said.

CSM will soon implement a one-card system, which will give students a ID card that can also function as a debit

card and log time spent with tutors, among other functions. Such cards are already in use at similar schools, Finger said, and will be paid for through a Title

III grant. The board’s next meeting will be

May 15 at 3 p.m. at the La Plata campus, right before the CSM summer gradua-

tion. For more information, visit www.csmd.edu.

[email protected]

Destination Imagination Team RosterDarrah Clime

Caroline BanholzerViolette Campbell

Sarah Dudley

Rachel DornAiden McPhillips

Lilli Swann

The CSM Board of Trustees talks tech.

Students brainstorm for Destination Imagination.

Photo by Sarah Miller




With more than 40 items up for auction, a number of gaming tables and free babysitting, there is no reason to not come out for a good time at The Calverton School 2014 Casino Night and Auction, to be held at the Calverton School in Huntingtown on April 25 from 5 to 11 p.m.

Items for auction in-clude a bartender basket, an autographed Redskins helmet, tickets to the upcoming Sheryl Crow concert at the Calvert Marine Museum, a Cay-man Island Giveaway and a trip to Las Vegas, a Pandora bracelet and a custom built Knaggs Severn Trembuck T3 electric guitar.

“It’s probably one of the best live auctions we’ve had,” said Chief Advancement Officer Barbara Davis.

The items up for auction come from a variety of private and busi-ness donors, Davis said. Parent volunteers provide babysitting for the evening, allowing parents the chance to spend a night out without worrying about lining up a babysit-ter. Attendees are normally a mix of parents, Calverton staff, alumni and community supporters, Davis said. The auction offers an opportunity for new families to come visit the school and meet with other parents, staff and faculty members in a re-laxes setting, she said.

In addition to the silent and live auctions, there will be a raffle for an Orlando Dream Vacation, with tickets going for $10 each and table games in keeping with the “casino night” theme.

Tickets for the casino night are $35 each, which includes $25,000 in play chips, heavy hours d’oeuvres and desserts.

For more information, visit www.calvertonschool.org.

[email protected]

Spotlight On

Calverton School Gears Up for

Annual Auction

Photos courtesy of The Calverton School

Care Designed for Your Most Personal Needs

Request an appointment online or by phone: MedStarStMarys.org/Gyn301-997-1315 PHONE

OFFICE:40900 Merchants Lane Blair Building, Suite 102Leonardtown, MD

During every stage of your life, you deserve compassionate gynecologic care tailored to meet your body’s unique needs—even the ones you may be embarrassed to talk about.

John Tramont, MD, gynecologist and pelvic surgeon from MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, is now accepting new patients at his office in Leonardtown. When needed, surgeries are conveniently performed at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital.

Specializing in:

Urinary Incontinence

Pelvic Support Problems & Reconstructive Surgery

Infertility Options

Routine Gynecologic Care

Abnormal Bleeding

Pelvic Pain



Susie Lopez is among the 30 Domin-ion employees, and the only in Maryland, honored for her dedication and service to her community. Lopez, an employee at Dominion Cove Point for the past eight years, has volunteered with Farming 4 Hunger, Calvert Hospice and Annmarie Garden, among other organizations.

Lopez’s recognition was celebrated during a luncheon at Dominion Cove Point in Lusby on April 21.

Dominion Resources has had a volunteer program for 30 years, during which time $2.3 million has been donat-ed to Maryland-based organizations, ac-cording to Vice President of LNG Opera-tions Mike Frederick. All employees are encouraged to volunteer in the commu-nity, receiving eight hours of paid time off to devote to giving back to the com-munity, on top of regular vacation and sick leave. Since 2000, more than 200 projects have been taken on by Dominion Resources affiliates, Frederick said.

Some employees, like Lopez, go be-yond eight hours, distinguishing them-selves as leaders. Those are the people being honored, according to Dominion Resource’s Manager of Philanthropy and Community Partnership Cindy Balderson.

“Over the span of three decades, Dominion volunteers have established an extraordinary legacy of helping those in need – working one-on-one or in teams to brighten the lives of schoolchildren, the elderly and the poor,” said Thomas F. Far-rell II, chairman, president and chief ex-ecutive officer in a Dominion Cove Point press release.

One of Lopez’s volunteer efforts

through Dominion was to organize a group to greet veterans in Washington D.C. as part of the Honor Flight, a pro-gram that brings veterans to the national monuments honoring their service. She wanted to do it to thank the veterans for their service, and was blown away when the veterans thanked her and the other volunteers for coming out.

“It touches you to the core,” she said. Lopez does more than just plan and

coordinate Cove Point volunteer activi-ties – she and her family are active volun-teers. Last Halloween, she, her husband, Roy, and her daughter, Kylie, prepared 4,000 treat bags to be distributed during the Annmarie Gardens Halloween event. Lopez credited her family with coming up with the Dominion costumes for 2013 – dressing as the minions from the film “Despicable Me” and calling themselves “Do-minions”.

Roy was pleased to see his wife hon-ored for her work.

“A lot of times volunteers go unno-ticed,” he said, adding that often the only people who see how much effort they put forth are the people who need volunteer services the most.

This year, Lopez has organized volunteers from Dominion Cove Point to build a ramp this year for a house on Mackall Road. Last year was the first Do-minion Cove Point volunteered to adopt a house instead of supporting other organi-zations with extra volunteers, Lopez said. Dominion Cove Point has maintenance and electrical shops on site, Lopez said, and the guys look forward to helping with Christmas in April.

Dominion still donated to Christmas in April, Lopez said. The house she coor-dinates is taken off the list of houses that didn’t make the cut – if they didn’t do the project, it would not be done this year.

Calvert Hospice Executive Director Brenda Laughhunn commended both Lo-pez and Kylie, saying they came out with a number of volunteers from Dominion Cove Point, to help unload and decorate trees before the 2013 Festival of Trees.

“She embodies the spirit of enthusi-asm, the positive can-do spirit,” Laugh-hunn said.

As Dominion Cove Point’s Volun-teer of the Year, Lopez had an opportu-nity to donate $1,000 to the charity of her choice. She chose Calvert Hospice.

“A lot of people don’t know about it until they need it,” Lopez said, adding that Dominion does not regularly give money to Hospice.

Other projects Lopez has helped with include volunteering with Calvert County Parks and Recreation and Race Across America.

Lopes said she is honored by the rec-ognition, adding that she didn’t know the recognition ceremony would be so big.

“It was hard not to sit there and

bawl,” she said.Lopez is a life-long resident of Cal-

vert County and feels it is her duty to give back to her community, a mindset she is hoping to instill in Kylie, who regu-larly helps with volunteer activities. She hopes to help people understand that they should give back and help their commu-nity when they have the opportunity be-cause nobody knows when they will need assistance.

Lopez hopes the recognition of Do-minion’s 30 years of volunteerism will show people that Dominion strives to be a good neighbor, and its roots in commu-nity service are deep.

“We didn’t start doing this just for the project,” Lopez said, referring to the liquefied natural gas expansion project.

The recognition ceremony at Do-minion Cove Point was the first of four – others will be held in Connecticut, Ohio and Virginia, Balderson said.

[email protected]

Dominion Celebrates Employees Who Give to Their Community

STORY

Susie Lopez, right, with her husband Roy, and her daughter, Kylie.

Michael Frederick presents Susie Lopez with an Employee of the Year award.



@Dom_CovePoint

To learn more visit dom.com/covepoint

Thank you.

Dominion’s proposal to add export capability to its Cove Point Liquefied Natural Gas facility in Calvert County will be Southern Maryland’s largest private investment in at least a generation. So it’s no surprise the project has received broad and strong support. Still, we believe we have a responsibility to make sure everyone knows the facts about this project.

Calvert County will initially receive more than $40 million in new revenue each year from the project. That’s in addition to the $15 million being paid now. To put it in perspective, that’s almost 15% of the county’s current $274 million operating budget. This new revenue could be used for tax relief; sewer, water, recreation or road improvements; support for schools; aid to senior citizens; or any combination of worthy projects.

The project will deliver substantial and far-reaching economic benefits.

Despite these facts, we know some people will still have questions. And we’re committed to answering each and every one. So far we’ve held 39 meetings with local residents, and have many more planned. The government approval process is open, and we encourage our neighbors to participate. Our website, dom.com (keyword: Cove Point), offers even more background about this project, a regularly updated list of FAQs and a place to ask questions and sign up for our e-newsletter. You can also follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

We’ve been neighbors for four decades. And we believe we’ve been good neighbors. Our goal is to continue working together to improve Calvert County and all of Southern Maryland. We firmly believe the plans we have for Cove Point will do just that.

1

3,000 construction jobs will be created over the course of the project. Most of those are expected to go to local residents. Another 75 high-paying permanent positions will also be created. And that’s not to mention the opportunities for local businesses to participate in the project, as well as the spending increases other local businesses will enjoy.

The project’s economic benefits include strong job growth. 2

The facility’s new equipment will use natural gas, the cleanest-burning fossil fuel. It meets the most stringent environmental limits to protect air quality. It has been carefully designed to optimize efficiency while minimizing impacts. And it will also be zero-discharge—no water used will disturb the bay.

By using clean-burning natural gas, the project will protect the environment. 3

In all, Dominion has provided more than $2.3 million in charitable grants and donations in Maryland since 2002. One example is the Dominion Reef at the Gooses—one of the largest efforts to restore the Chesapeake Bay’s oyster population. Beyond that, Dominion led an initiative to save the largest freshwater marsh on the bay’s western shore when it was damaged by a storm. And for nearly four decades, the facility’s daily operations have gone largely—and pleasantly—unnoticed.

Dominion is continuing a 40-year record as a trusted neighbor. 4

Over the past 20 months, Dominion has filed more than 20,000 pages of documents as part of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s review of the project. And that’s just one of about 50 federal, state and local government permits and approvals needed. As a result, the project is being given a thorough review to minimize potential impacts on the bay and other water resources, residential areas, wildlife, vegetation, air, soil, noise, public safety, traffic and visual quality.

We’ve done our homework, and made it public. 5

The LNG facility will be built entirely within the existing fenced industrial area. The surrounding 800 acres Dominion owns will remain a woodlands and wetlands preserve. The heat generated by the natural gas-fired turbines used in the liquefaction process will be reclaimed to generate clean electricity for the facility. A sound wall to shield neighbors from noise will be concealed by 350 feet of tall trees. And road improvements and other initiatives will minimize traffic disruptions.

We’re designing to have the smallest local impact possible. 6

If this project does not go forward, our customers may choose to either export gas from other competing projects in the United States, or import gas from the Middle East, Russia or other parts of the world. In the end, global demand will be met. But without this project, Southern Maryland will get none of the benefits.

The facility will be built somewhere. Calvert County should be able to enjoy its benefits. 7

7 Facts About the Cove Point LNG Project


46924 Shangri-La Drive Lexington Park, MD 20653

301-863-9497

Let us plan your next vacation!

www.coletravel.biz

Turn to Spring Car Care after Rough Winter Many vehicles were neglected during the

recent brutal winter months and could use a little extra care by now. The Car Care Council recommends that motorists follow three simple steps during National Car Care Month in April to get vehicles ready for the spring and summer driving season.

Keep your vehicle clean. Regular car washes and waxes protect the paint and body of your car from corrosive debris. In parts of the country where salt is used on the roads, regu-larly washing is especially important.

Keep your car on schedule. Every vehicle has a manufacturer recom-mended maintenance sched-ule. Whether you choose to do your own maintenance or patronize a local repair shop, following a routine service schedule is essential to keep-ing your car in safe and de-pendable working order.

Keep an eye on the little things. Your windshield wip-ers aren’t cleaning as well as they should? Your gas tank is missing its cap? There’s a warning light on your dash-board? When you see your car needs attention, don’t de-lay. Repairing small things

now can help avoid more costly problems down the road and add years of useful vehicle life.

The Car Care Council offers many free tools on its website to help consumers drive smart, save money and be car care aware, in-cluding the popular 60-page Car Care Guide and a custom service schedule and email re-minder service.

Rich White

Executive DirectorCar Care Council

Bethesda, Md.

Publisher Thomas McKayAssociate Publisher Eric McKayEditorial Production Manager Angie StalcupJunior Designer Kasey RussellOffice Manager Tobie PulliamAdvertising [email protected] [email protected] 301-373-4125Staff WritersGuy Leonard Law EnforcementSarah Miller Government, CommunityKay Poiro Staff Writer

Contributing WritersLaura JoyceDebra MeszarosSusan ShawJoseph Chenelly

The Calvert Gazette is a weekly newspaper providing news and information for the residents of Calvert County. The Calvert Gazette will be available on newsstands every Thursday. The paper is published by Southern Maryland Publishing Company, which is responsible for the form, content, and policies of the newspaper. The Calvert Gazette does not espouse any political belief or endorse any product or service in its news coverage.

To be considered for publication, articles and letters to the editor submitted must include the writ-er’s full name, address and daytime phone number. Submissions must be delivered by 4 p.m. on the Monday prior to our Thursday publication to ensure placement for that week. After that deadline, the Calvert Gazette will make every attempt possible to publish late content, but cannot guarantee so. Letters may be condensed/edited for clarity, although care is taken to preserve the core of the writer’s argument. Copyright in material submitted to the newspaper and accepted for publication remains with the author, but the Calvert Gazette and its licensees may freely reproduce it in print, electronic or other forms. We are unable to acknowledge receipt of letters. The Calvert Gazette cannot guarantee that every letter or photo(s) submitted will be published, due to time or space constraints.

Calvert GazetteP. O. Box 250 • Hollywood, MD 20636

LET

TERSto the Editor

March of Dimes Event to Take Place in Waldorf At the March of Dimes, we promise to work tirelessly toward the day

when all babies are born healthy. The March of Dimes has worked for more than 75 years to help

babies get a healthy start in life. About 4 million babies were born in the United States last year, and the March of Dimes helped each and every one through research, education, vaccines, and breakthroughs. Although you may not realize it, you have been touched by the March of Dimes if …

• You or your child received a polio vaccine; • You took the B vitamin folic acid before and during pregnancy to

prevent birth defects; • You or someone you know is one of the 8,900 babies in Maryland

born too soon this year;• You had a healthy baby due in part to good prenatal care at home

and from your doctor or nurse. The March of Dimes provides support and resources to families in

the NICU wondering when or if they’ll be able to take their baby home. We also work to prevent prematurity, birth defects and infant mortal-ity through research and community-based programs such as Centering Pregnancy.

March for Babies is the easiest way to support our mission. Join the thousands of walkers who walk in southern Maryland each year to raise much-needed funds. This year’s event will take place on Sunday, May 4th at Regency Furniture Stadium in Waldorf. Registration starts at 7:30 a.m. and the walk begins at 9:00 a.m. We welcome families, friends and individuals to attend the event. Babies are especially welcome!

Let’s walk together for stronger, healthier babies. Sign up at march-forbabies.org.

Jennifer AbellDivision Director, Suburban Maryland

Arlington, Va.

April is National Car Care Month: Spring into Action


Embracing an eco-friendly lifestyle is more than just recycling cans and newspapers or campaigning for endan-gered species. Smart environmental liv-ing also extends to our homes and offic-es. In recognition of that, the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design system, often referred to as “LEED,” was established to exemplify green building, maintenance and operation in offices, homes and neighborhoods.

LEED is essentially a rating sys-tem for the building and maintenance industry. Established by the U.S. Green Building Council, LEED has become an internationally recognized mark of excellence. According to the USGBC, LEED provides building owners and operators with a framework for identi-fying and implementing practical and measurable green building design, con-struction, operations, and maintenance solutions. Since the system was created in 1998, LEED ratings standards have been applied to more than 7,000 proj-ects in the United States, as well as 30 additional countries, and more than a billion square feet of developed area has been LEED classified.

Various parameters must be met before a building can receive LEED certification. LEED requires a set of prerequisites and credits. Prerequisites include required elements or strategies that must be included in all LEED-cer-tified projects. Credits are extra incen-tives that can be included in projects to work toward LEED certification. The ratings system generally uses a numeric scale of 110 points for buildings, while LEED for Homes has a scale based on 131 points. Credits are allocated based on the environmental impacts and hu-

man benefits of the buildings and opera-tions. Projects can receive basic certi-fication between 40 to 49 points, and Platinum status is reached at 80-plus points. LEED v4 is the next incarnation of the rating system and will focus even more on increasing the lengths to which projects go to employ green goals.

While the rating system was devel-oped through an open, consensus-based process that involved USGBC volun-teers and working groups, third par-ties are responsible for verifying that a building, home or community was created using strategies aimed at high performance in environmental health. These include, but are not limited to, water savings, energy efficiency, sus-tainable site development, and indoor environmental quality. USGBC says LEED is flexible enough to apply to all project types.

LEED is also internationally known and accepted, and in 2003 the Canada Green Building Council received per-mission to create LEED Canada-NC v1.0.

Examples of LEED-certified struc-tures include the Phipps Conservatory & Botanical Gardens in Pittsburgh, Penn., which has multiple LEED cer-tifications, including the world’s only Platinum-Certified greenhouse. Shear-er’s Foods plant in Ohio is the first food manufacturing plant to receive LEED Platinum status. Since 2011, Taipei 101 has been the tallest and largest green LEED Platinum-certified building in the world. Individuals can visit www.usgbc.org and search the USGBC direc-tory of more than 64,000 registered and certified LEED projects to see how each achieved their certification.

What is LEED?

Gloria Abell Sales Master Coldwell Banker Jay Lilly Real Estate

22811 Three Notch Road, California, MD 20619

E-mail: [email protected] • Office: 301-863-0300 Ext 1311Toll Free: 800-257-6633 • Cell: 301-904-6808

24170 John Cameron Way, Hollywood, Md 20636SM8106220 $512,000

GREAT INVESTMENT PROPERTY! TWO buildings: a Large Rental Duplex, One with

3 Bedrooms 2.5 Baths, Second with 2 Bedrooms, 1.5 Baths, These rent for approx.

$3000 per month total. The Larger Second Building has 3000+ s.f. living space with 3

Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths, Large Kitchen, Family Room, Huge Rec Room, Cathedral Ceiling,

Hardwood Floors, 2 Decks, and a 7 Bay Garage/Workshop. On 3+ Level Acres.

30 American Lane, Lusby, 20657 | $536,000 BE PART OF THE LUSBY TOWN CENTER BE PART OF THE LUSBY TOWN CENTER EXPANSION! 7 acre Town Center (TC) Village Edge parcel allows for multiple uses. Veterinary Hospital, Trade School, Crematorium, Meeting Hall, Bowling Alley, Skating Rink, Movie Theater, Car Wash, R and D Facility, Worship, Etc. EXISTING 60 ft Right of Way off of MD Rt 765. PUBLIC ft Right of Way off of MD Rt 765. PUBLIC WATER AND SEWER AVAILABLE.

CHRIS MCNELIS | BROKER | OWNER | 410.394.0990 14488 SOLOMONS ISLAND RD, SOLOMONS, MD 20688

www.mcnelisgroup.com

“Working Together For You”

Signs ofSuccess

Chris Thomas and IQ Slusher • Realtors410-266-9005 • ChrisandIQ.com

Century 21 New Millennium • #1 Century 21 Firm in the WORLD

OPEN HOUSE THIS SUNDAY ONLY!6271 Solomons Island Road, Tracys Landing MD

3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath All Brick Rambler2.20 acres plus 2 out buildings no covents/restrictions

SUNDAY APRIL 27TH

1-4 PM

Realtor’sChoice

Presenting the professionals' favorite properties on the market.

To list a property in our next Realtor’s Choice edition, call 301-373-4125.

Featured Homes of the Week

AT


Gloria Valencia Gatewood, 84

Gloria Valencia Gatewood, age 84 of Edgewater, Md. and a former resident of Huntingtown passed away April 15 at Cal-vert Memorial Hospi-tal. She was born Oc-tober 7, 1929 in Wash-ington, D.C. to Frank Thomas and Minnie Belle (Taylor) Lochboehler. Gloria was raised in Washington and graduated from Eastern High School. She married Donald C. Gatewood April 8, 1950 in Coral Hills, Md.. Gloria was employed as a secretary with the Government Accountabil-ity Office from 1962 until retiring in 1987. Gloria and her husband moved to Huntingtown in 1980. From 1989 to 1995 Gloria was the curator of the Calvert County Historical Society. She enjoyed genealogy, reading, tend-ing to her flower garden, traveling and watching detective shows.

Gloria was preceded in death by her husband Donald December 27, 1998. Surviving are a son Donald C. Gatewood, Jr. of Gerrardstown, W. Va., daughters Sharon L. Morrow and her husband Jerry of Prairieville, La. and Donna S. McCrory and her husband Alan of Huntingtown, MD; grandchil-dren Kimberly Hays of Baton Rogue, La. Justin McCrory of Jackson, Mich., Michael McCrory of Lorton, Va., Mark McCrory and his wife Stepha-nie of Cape Porpoise, Maine, Nicole Frick and her husband Justin of Lake Charles, La. and Maile Bowen and her husband Archie of St. Leonard, Md. and five great grandchildren. Friends were invited call on Thursday, April 17 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., 4405 Broomes Is-land Road, Port Republic, Md. where a service and celebration of Gloria’s life were held at 11 a.m. Friday, April 18. Interment followed at Asbury Cem-etery. Memorial contributions may be made to CAWL. To leave condolences visit www.RauschFuneralHomes.com.

Kathleen A. Gray, 56

Kathleen A. Gray, age 56, of Upper Marl-boro, Md., passed away at home on Thursday, April 17.

She was born in Alexandria, Va. on Aug. 15, 1957. She married her beloved husband, John L. Gray on July 16, 1983 and lost him in September of 2004, af-ter 21 years of marriage. He was her soul mate and she joins him now.

She was the beloved daughter of Judy Ann (Fleet) and Charles Russel Manor. She is survived by her daugh-ter, Tara Rosa Maria Gray, her beloved sisters, Terry Rose Brown, Lynn Fran-cis Windsor and brother, David Russel Manor. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends.

She enjoyed the outdoors and had an adventurous youth. She hitch-hiked cross county and enjoyed bike riding. The family vacations out west were some of her favorite, visiting New Mexico and seeing the desert. She was an avid animal lover and greatly en-joyed her computer games. She will be missed by family, friends and all whose lives she touched.

All services are private. You are invited to go to www.leefuneral-homes.com to leave your message of condolences.

Joann Lore Kersey

Joann Lore Kersey, of Solomons, Md. passed away peacefully at home on Friday, April 18. She is preceded in death by her son Joseph Lore Kersey and her husband Alton of 59 years. She was raised

in Solomons and graduated from Cal-vert County High School in 1949 and went on to graduate from the College of William and Mary in 1953. While at college she was a member of the Chi Omega Sorority and the Order of the White Jacket. It was in college that she met her beloved Alton and later bought him to Solomons where they had a won-derful life together. Immediately out of school Joann taught in public schools in Newport News, Va. She later lived the life of an Army bride for two years and came back to Solomons with her new family. Joann owned and operated the boat ramp located on Solomons Island for many summers as she enjoyed the people and sunshine. Joann started the Sandpiper Shop as a co-owner and eventually became the sole owner of two shops including the ice cream shop on the boardwalk that her husband per-sonally built for her. She loved meeting new people and enjoyed seeing familiar faces every day while working in her shops. She always had a smile on her face and a great sense of humor.

Joann leaves behind two daugh-ters, Clare (Tim) Chisholm and Melissa (Mike) McCormick and a daughter in law Shirley Kersey as well as grand children. She leaves behind many cous-ins and relatives that she held very near and dear to her heart. Joann also leaves behind many lifelong friends and her companions Casey and Jack.

The family received friends on Monday, April 21 at the Rausch Funeral Home, P. A., 20 American Ln., Lusby, Md. A service celebrating her life was be held on Tuesday April 22 at Middle-ham Chapel Episcopal Parrish in the Great Hall, 10210 H. G. Trueman Rd., Lusby, Md., with Father David Showers officiating. In lieu of flowers, contribu-tions can be made to Middleham/St. Pe-ter’s Parish, P. O. Box 277, Lusby, Md. 20657. For more information or to leave condolences please visit www.rausch-funeralhomes.com.

Affordable Funerals, Caskets, Vaults, Cremation Services and Pre-Need Planning

Family Owned and Operated by Barbara Rausch and Bill Gross

Where Life and Heritage are Celebrated

During a difficult time… still your best choice.

Owings8325 Mt. Harmony Lane

410-257-6181

Port Republic4405 Broomes Island Rd.

410-586-0520

Lusby20 American Lane410-326-9400

www.RauschFuneralHomes.com

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

[email protected] after noon on Mondays may run in the following week’s edition.

www.somd.comYour Online Community for Charles, Calvert, and St. Mary’s Counties

Over 250,000 Southern Marylanders

can’t be wrong!


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.

Entertainment Calendar Art Gets a Second Life at Recycled Art Show

Thursday, April 24

EthosRuddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell

Road, Dowell) –7:30 to 10:30 p.m.

PiranhasToot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 8:30 p.m.

KaraokeApplebee’s (4100 NW Crain Highway,

Bowie) – 9 p.m.

Friday, April 25

Joe ParsonsRuddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell

Road, Dowell) –7:30 to 10:30 p.m.

Justin and RustyRuddy Duck Seafood and Alehouse

(16810 Piney Point Road, Piney Point) – 7:30 p.m. to 12 a.m.

Legal ActionAnthony’s Bar and Grill (10371 Southern Maryland Boulevard,

Dunkirk) – 9 p.m.

Random ImpactToot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean

Road, Hollywood) – 8:30 p.m. to 12 a.m.

Karaoke with DJ Tommy T and Friends

DB McMillan’s (23415 Three Notch Road, California) – 8 p.m.

Saturday, April 26

Tonight’s AlibiCryer’s Back Road Inn (22094 New-town Neck Road, Leonardtown) – 8

p.m.

Karaoke with DJ Tommy T and Friends

Applebee’s (43480 Miramar Way, California) – 9 p.m.

PeachfuzzToot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 8:30 p.m.

Tonight’s AlibiCryer’s Back Road Inn (22094 New-town Neck Road, Leonardtown) – 8

p.m.

Sunday, April 27

Higher Standards BrunchRuddy Duck Seafood and Alehouse

(16810 Piney Point Road, Piney Point) – 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Blues JamToot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean

Road, Hollywood) – 3 p.m.

Monday, April 28

Team TriviaRuddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell

Road, Dowell) –7 to 9:30 p.m.

KaraokeToot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 8:30 p.m.

Wednesday, April 30

Team TriviaToot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean

Road, Hollywood) – 7 p.m.

Thursday, May 1

The Piranhas AcousticRuddy Duck Seafood and Alehouse

(16810 Piney Point Road, Piney Point) – 7:30 to 11 p.m.

Friday, May 2

Big MoneyRuddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell

Road, Dowell) – 8:30 p.m.

Moonshine SocietyRuddy Duck Seafood and Alehouse

(16810 Piney Point Road, Piney Point) –8 p.m.

AbsintheAnthony’s Bar and Grill (10371 Southern Maryland Boulevard,

Dunkirk) – 9 p.m.

Monday, May 5

Team TriviaRuddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell

Road, Dowell) –7 to 9:30 p.m.


Patuxent Habitat for Humanity is gearing up for the Sixth Annual Recycled Art Show and Benefit Auction on April

26. This year’s Recycled Art Show will be at Our Lady Star of the Sea in the Provi-dence Room on Solomons Island from 6:30 to 9 p.m.

The Recycled Art Show will feature silent and live auctions featuring furni-ture, jewelry, tickets to sporting events and stays in timeshares, according to Patuxent Habitat for Humanity Com-munity Outreach Coordinator Crystal L. Rones.

All items at the auction involve re-cycling of some sort, Rones said. Fur-niture and jewelry are made of recycled treasures from the ReStore, vacations and sports tickets are recycled by the donors for others to use. An auction item new for this year is the auction of a service – Solomons-based craftsperson Wendy Un-derwood “up-cycled” old furniture and will remake a piece of the auction winners choice. This will allow the winner to get a one-of-a-kind piece make specifically for them, Underwood said. She also donated a re-made lamp for the auction.

The before and after results of the pieces highlighted in the show displays what can be created from items found at the Patuxent Habitat for Humanity Re-

Store. The auctioneer will be Billy J. Fitzgerald of Fitzger-ald Realty and Auctioneering. Fitzgerald was the auctioneer for last years auction, Rones said, and he called them this year to volunteer services again.

Last year’s auction brought in more than $12,000, and this year Patuxent Habitat for Hu-manity hopes to raise $20,000 at the auction, Rones said. All proceeds go to benefit Habitat for Humanity programs, such as builds and the ReStore.

Tickets are $25, which includes entry to the event, a complimentary glass of wine, food catered by Blue Wind Gourmet and music by DJ Johnny G.

For more informaiton, or to purchase tickets, go to www.patuxenthabitat.org or visit the Patuxent Habitat for Humanity ReStore in Lexington Park.

[email protected]

Photos courtesy of Crystal Rones

Before and after photos of recycled art.


CommunityAmerican Cancer Society to “Paint the Town Purple” in Celebration of Relay For Life of Calvert County

From My Backyard to Our Bay is a small but powerful booklet that was first developed by the Baltimore Soil Conserva-tion District. From there, several counties repub-lished a version tailored to their county resources. Calvert County’s booklet was developed by the Citizens Green Team. FREE COPIES can 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 Resident’s Guide to Improving Our Environment and Drinking Water

From My Backyard to Our Bay

A Calvert County Resident’s Guide to

Improving Our Environment and Natural Resources

This is the eighteenth in a series of articles that Mary Ann Scott ([email protected]) has adapted from From My Backyard to Our Bay in 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 week’s Calvert Gazette!

Keeping Water Away From Your House and Basement

Drainage of surface and subsurface water is an important concern for every homeowner. Rain gardens and rain bar-rels are two effective ways to keep your house and basement protected from water damage. Another factor in good drainage is proper grading, so that gentle slopes convey runoff away from the house and basement, and water is not left standing against walls or causing water pressure to build up under the basement floor. Wet basements can result from water passing through cracks in the basement walls, through the joint between the

basement wall and the floor, or through the basement window well. If you have problems, check the exterior grading to ensure that rainwater will flow away from the house. Flower beds and foundation plantings may hold water against the walls. When regrad-ing, avoid placing soil against wood or siding. Grading requires a county permit. For more information, call the Calvert County Dept. of Planning and Zoning at 410-535-1600 ext. 2356. Inspect all areas where downspouts from the gutters around the house dis-charge onto the ground. Twice a year, clean out all gutters and downspouts

to prevent overflows that will drip water too close to the foundation. Because the flow from a downspout will be forceful in a storm, make sure that the area where it drains across the ground is adequately protected with either sturdy vegetation, stone, or gravel. Usually a splash block of concrete or plastic placed directly under the downspout outfall will absorb the initial force of water gushing from the downspout. This will help disperse the water’s erosive energy and move it away from the foundation. A rain barrel may be an excellent option for managing water from your gutters. Rain barrels only hold 55 gallons, and need to be emptied before the next rain event.Continued… next week’s article will explore some more options to solve surface drainage issues.

Where to get help with…DRAINAGE PROBLEMS• Calvert Soil Conservation District –

410-535-1521 ext. 3 or calvertsoil.org

Environmental Issues in Your Backyard

Proper gutter installation keepswater away from the foundation.

A rain tax is a tax imposed on real estate owners, for stormwater assembled by municipal drainage.

The state’s 10 most popu-lated counties are required by law to implement a stormwater utility fee by July 1, 2013. Calvert County is not among them. The revenue will be used to fund their respec-tive watershed protection and restoration programs, designed to prevent pol-lutants from entering the Chesapeake Bay. Seven jurisdictions (Baltimore City, Harford County, Montgomery County, Anne Arundel County, Howard County, Frederick County) have set a fee, but three others are still in the process of setting fees or getting local approval.

Rain TaxRain Tax

On April 28, a contingent of 24 Japanese teach-ers will spend the day visiting the CHESPAX pro-gram at King’s Landing Park to learn about Calvert County’s environmental education program and to participate in some hands-on activities related to en-vironmental studies. The visit to CHESPAX will be part of a United States tour designed to exchange ideas and strategies related to environmental sus-tainability in our schools.

Through the Fulbright Japan-U.S. teacher ex-change for Education for Sustainable Development (ESD), this group of teachers will visit schools and other facilities across the United States with strong environmental programs and projects. Their visit will culminate with a conference in San Francisco, during which they will collaborate with a group of United States teachers who will travel to Japan dur-ing the summer to examine environmental teaching practices in that country. A joint meeting in Tokyo between both groups of teachers will take place in early July.

The mission of the program is to raise aware-ness of ESD-oriented school programs, enhance ESD-related curricula in both countries, and deepen a sense of global interconnectedness and coopera-tion between teachers in Japan and the United States.

The American Cancer Society will “Paint the Town Purple” in celebration of its annual Relay For Life event. On May 3, Relay For Life volunteers will be contacting area groups, churches, and businesses to encourage community members to form teams for the Relay For Life of Calvert County. This is the community’s opportunity to join the American Can-cer Society’s signature fundraising event.

Additionally, businesses and residents can show their support in the fight against cancer by ordering a purple bow to place on their property. The bows are available for a suggested donation of $10 and all pro-ceeds will benefit the work of the American Cancer to save lives from cancer by helping people stay well and get well, by finding cures, and by fighting back. This year’s Relay For Life of Calvert County will be held at Hallowing Point Park on June 13 at 6 p.m. Relay brings together friends, families, businesses, hospitals, schools, faith-based groups - people from all walks of life - all aimed at celebrating the lives of those who have had cancer, remembering those lost, and fighting back against the disease. Relay For Life events are held as individuals and teams gather at an athletic track, park or other gathering area, with the goal of keeping at least one team member on the track or pathway at all times throughout the evening. Teams

do most of their fundraising prior to the event, but some teams also hold creative fundraisers at their Re-lay. For more information on Relay For Life or to or-der your purple bow, please contact Brandi Manning at 434-989-2550 or [email protected]. The American Cancer Society combines an unyielding passion with nearly a century of experi-ence to save lives and end suffering from cancer. As a global grassroots force of more than three million volunteers, we fight for every birthday threatened by every cancer in every community. We save lives by helping people stay well by preventing cancer or de-tecting it early; by helping people get well by being there for them during and after a cancer diagnosis; by finding cures through investment in groundbreak-ing discovery; and by fighting back by rallying law-makers to pass laws to defeat cancer and by rallying communities worldwide to join the fight. As the na-tion’s largest non-governmental investor in cancer re-search, contributing about $3.4 billion, we turn what we know about cancer into what we do. As a result, more than 11 million people in America who have had cancer and countless more who have avoided it will be celebrating birthdays this year. To learn more about us or to get help, call us anytime, day or night, at 1-800-227-2345 or visit cancer.org.

Japanese Teachers to Visit

CHESPAX


SENIOR LIVING

May is Older Americans MonthOlder Americans Month recognizes the contributions

older Americans make to society. This year’s theme is “Safe Today. Healthy Tomorrow”. Look for other programs in the senior newsletter, The Connection, to celebrate Older Ameri-cans Month.

Senior Arts CompetitionStop by Calvert Pines Senior Center and look at the

wonderful display of artwork created for this year’s Senior Arts Competition. Throughout the month of May, come by and vote for your favorite piece of artwork. The winner of the People’s Choice Award will be announced in June.

Thank You to Tax-Aide VolunteersThe AARP Tax-Aide Program would not be possible

without volunteers. The Calvert County Office on Aging would like to thank the following volunteers for their dedica-tion and hard work during the 2013 tax season: Chris Barker, Mariann Crisman, Deb Daniel, Teresa Demer, Steve Fedasz, Catherine Grover, Chris Marrangoni, Paul Marrangoni, Max Munger, Monty Reese, Victoria Thorne, Arunee Tipler, Nancy Whelton, Gene Wilbourn, Jake Williams, Jerry Wor-rell and Theresa York. If you are interested in becoming an AARP Tax-Aide volunteer for the 2014 tax season, call Patti Ryon at the Office on Aging, 410-535-4606 or 301-855-1170.

Calvert Pines Senior Center (CPSC) Come to the 3rd annual Purse Auction, Friday, May 2,

12:30 p.m. Bid on new or gently used purses, jewelry and accessories. Donations can be dropped off at the front desk beforehand.

Enjoy the Cinco de Mayo Celebration, Monday, May 5, 12 p.m. with mexican music, food and virgin margaritas. Pre-register for lunch.

North Beach Senior Center (NBSC)

In honor of Older Americans Month, the North Beach Senior Center has many opportunities to exercise your body for a “healthy tomorrow”. Check out our fitness challenge and regular classes, plus some special ones this month to get you moving. Details are available at the center.

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo, Monday, May 5, 11 a.m. En-joy a delicious lunch with an over the top “mockarita” and check out the fun on the dance floor.

Southern Pines Senior Center (SPSC)Wear your sombrero and celebrate the Cinco de Mayo

Fiesta, Monday, May 5, 11 a.m. Enjoy watermelon salsa, along with other refreshments and entertainment by Jimi Si-mon! Please remember to pre-register.

Enjoy special refreshments at the Mother’s Day Cel-ebration, Thursday, May 8, 1 p.m. as we share some of our favorite memories of motherhood! Pre-register by May 1.

EATING TOGETHER MENULunches are served to seniors aged 60-plus and their

spouses through Title IIIC of the Older Americans Act. Suggested donation is $3. To make or cancel a reser-

vation call: Calvert Pines Senior Center at 410-535-4606 or 301-855-1170, North Beach Senior Center at 410-257-2549, or Southern Pines Senior Center at 410-586-2748.

Monday, April 28Hamburger with Cheese, Baked Beans, Carrots, Fresh Fruit

Tuesday, April 29Stuffed Shells, Salad, Bread Sticks, Fresh Fruit

Wednesday, April 30Chicken Salad, Hard Boiled Egg, Lentils, Pickle, Pear Half, Ice Cream

Thursday, May 1Fish and Chips, Cole Slaw, Pineapple Bean Salad, Corn-bread, Assorted Juices

Friday, May 2 Grilled Chicken Sandwich, Potato Salad, Pineapple

Senior Citizen News

CommunitySouthern Maryland Residents Can Help Local Rescue Win $10,000 Grant at Spring Fling

Mike Batson Photography Freelance Photographers

[email protected]://www.facebook.com/mikebatsonphotography

EventsWeddings

Family Portraits

Freedom Hill Horse Rescue (FHHR) will be cel-ebrating the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) national Help A Horse Day on April 26 and competing for a chance to win one of five $10,000 grant awards to assist with their efforts to protect horses. To celebrate the day, FHHR will host Spring into Action: Help a Horse @ 231 Spring Fling from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. The event will feature in-teractive demonstrations with rescue horses, music from WKIK102.9, item raffles, and local vendors. Help a horse while shopping and having some spring-time fun at the 231 Farm, Home, & Pet Center Annual Spring Fling event located at 171 Skipjack Road in Prince Fred-erick, Md.

This nationwide competition is for equine rescues and sanctuaries to raise awareness about the lifesaving work they do year-round to care for at-risk horses in their community who have been abused or neglected. Horses have been central to the ASPCA’s work since its found-ing 148 years ago when, on April 26, 1866, Henry Bergh stopped a cart driver from beating his horse, resulting in the first successful arrest for the mistreatment of a horse.

“We are grateful to the ASPCA for keeping equine rescue in the national spotlight and supporting the efforts of smaller, local organizations. When we heard about the Help A Horse Day, we knew it was a perfect chance to partner with local business and bring our barn to the community,” said Kristy Alvarez, President and Execu-tive Director of Freedom Hill Horse Rescue. “Our goal for the day is to share our success stories and to show people, with the help of our equine friends, how they can help horses and horses can help them in return.”

Freedom Hill Horse Rescue volunteers work year-round to save the lives of unwanted horses from abuse or neglect. The rescue also offers owners who have come upon tough circumstances another option before hard decisions have to be made. A team of extraordinary vol-unteers and dedicated supporters have made it possible to rehabilitate and find homes for over 200 horses. FHHR has plans to expand its capacity and services in the next five years.

Support FHHR and the larger rescue community by

visiting the FHHR information table on April 26. Com-munity participation will help FHHR qualify for the $10,000 grant. Learn about why rescues exist, how easy it is to help one horse or many, and how horses can help people. Attendees will have a chance to meet several res-cue horses, purchase raffle tickets, and even participate in an equine-assisted learning session.

Success stories are what events like Spring into Ac-tion: Help a Horse @ 231 Spring Fling are all about. Just last week, a spunky miniature named Cody found his forever companion. Roxy had recently lost her paddock-buddy and was extremely lonely. When Cody and Roxy first met and their noses touched, the resulting image created a heart – a perfect representation of what rescue work means for horses and those around them. This new connection didn’t benefit Cody alone, but Roxy as well, and is just one example of the many heartwarming ex-periences that drive FHHR volunteers to do what they do every day.

For more information about Freedom Hill Horse Rescue, please visit www.freedomhillhorserescue.com.

ASPCA’s Help a Horse Day, April 26

Photo by Lori Harrington

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 19, 2014 CONTACT: Jennifer Purcell, Development Coordinator Freedom Hill Horse Rescue 347-595-9100; [email protected]

Southern Maryland Residents Can Help Local Rescue Win $10,000 Grant at Spring Fling

ASPCA’s Help a Horse Day, April 26th Owings, MD (3/19/14) — Freedom Hill Horse Rescue (FHHR) will be celebrating the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) national Help A Horse Day on April 26 and competing for a chance to win one of five $10,000 grant awards to assist with their efforts to protect horses. To celebrate the day, FHHR will host Spring into Action: Help a Horse @ 231 Spring Fling from 12:00 – 5:00 p.m. The event will feature interactive demonstrations with rescue horses, music from WKIK102.9, item raffles, and local vendors. Help a horse while shopping and having some spring-time fun at the 231 Farm, Home, & Pet Center Annual Spring Fling event located at 171 Skipjack Road in Prince Frederick, MD. This nationwide competition is for equine rescues and sanctuaries to raise awareness about the lifesaving work they do year-round to care for at-risk horses in their community who have been abused or neglected. Horses have been central to the ASPCA’s work since its founding 148 years ago when, on April 26, 1866, Henry Bergh stopped a cart driver from beating his horse, resulting in the first successful arrest for the mistreatment of a horse. “We are grateful to the ASPCA for keeping equine rescue in the national spotlight and supporting the efforts of smaller, local organizations. When we heard about the Help A Horse Day, we knew it was a perfect chance to partner with local business and bring our barn to the community,” said Kristy Alvarez, President and Executive Director of Freedom Hill Horse Rescue. “Our goal for the day is to share our success stories and to show people, with the help of our equine friends, how they can help horses and horses can help them in return.” Freedom Hill Horse Rescue volunteers work year-round to save the lives of unwanted horses from abuse or neglect. The rescue also offers owners who have come upon tough circumstances another option before hard decisions have to be made. A team of extraordinary volunteers and dedicated supporters have made it possible to rehabilitate and find homes for over 200 horses. FHHR has plans to expand its capacity and services in the next five years.

Support FHHR and the larger rescue community by visiting the FHHR information table on April 26. Community participation will help FHHR qualify for the $10,000 grant. Learn about why rescues exist, how easy it is to help one horse or many, and how horses can help people. Attendees will have a chance to meet several rescue horses, purchase raffle tickets, and even participate in an equine-assisted learning session.

Success stories are what events like Spring into Action: Help a Horse @ 231 Spring Fling are all about. Just last week, a spunky miniature named Cody found his forever companion. Roxy had recently lost her paddock-buddy and was extremely lonely. When Cody and Roxy first met and their noses touched, the resulting image created a heart – a perfect representation of what rescue work means for horses and those around them. This new connection didn’t benefit Cody alone, but Roxy as well, and is just one example of the many heartwarming experiences that drive FHHR volunteers to do what they do every day!

Photo credit: Lori Harrington For more information about Freedom Hill Horse Rescue, please visit www.freedomhillhorserescue.com.

###


&Out AboutCommunity Events

Friday, April 25

Lyme Disease SeminarCollege of Southern Maryland (115 J.W. Williams Road, Prince Frederick)- 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Want to learn more about Lyme Disease? Come to the CSM Prince Fred-erick Campus to learn more at the Com-munity Lyme Awareness and Education Lecture with Dr. Kathy Spreen. She is the author of Compendium of Tick-Borne Disease: A Thousand Pearls. Her book with be available for only $50 for those who would like a copy. Co-spon-sored by Calvert Library and Calvert Memorial Hospital. For more informa-tion, call 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862 or visit our website at calvert.lib.md.us.

Saturday, April 26

Pathwork Transformation programPatuxent Friends Meeting House (12175 Southern Connector Boulevard, Lusby) – 10

Into Me See. - a workshop to devel-op deeper connections to ourselves and others. Based on the teaching and tools of the Pathwork www.pathwork.org. For registration and or questions, call Janeil Stewart at 301-461-8733

Maryland DayUniversity of Maryland (College Park) - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Come to College Park April 26 the Maryland Day 2014 - the University of Maryland’s popular open house. Be sure to visit the Philip Merrill College of Journalism from 10 to 4 for a number of great events. Sit in the Anchor Seat. Learn about what it takes to be a jour-nalism major or go to journalism gradu-ate school. See the fantastic work of our students. Enjoy a Future of Sports Me-dia panel. Learn how to become a mo-bile journalist. View the haunting pho-tos of photojournalist David “CHIM” Seymour. You can even talk to Dean Lucy Dalglish. Be Fearless! Visit Col-lege Park and the University of Mary-land on Maryland Day. All events are free and family friendly. For more infor-mation visit our website at marylandday.umd.edu.

Spring Yard SaleFirst Lutheran Church (6300 Southern Maryland Blvd, Huntingtown) - 7 a.m. to 12 p.m.

The MOMs Club of Prince Freder-ick is holding it’s annual spring group yard sale in the parking lot of the First Lutheran Church. The yard sale special-izes in children’s clothing, baby equip-ment, toys, books, and maternity items. Household items will also be available. Rain or shine. For more information about the sale or joining the MOMs Club, email [email protected].

Sunday, April 27

Chesapeake Community ChorusNorth Beach Union Church (8912 Ches-apeake Avenue, North Beach) - 4 to 6 p.m.

Like to sing? Join the Chesapeake Community Chorus. We are an all-vol-unteer chorus that performs concerts to benefit local charities in Calvert County. We are looking to add new singers to the chorus. No auditions are required. If you’re interested, call Larry Brown at 301-855-7477 or email him at [email protected].

Rollercoaster Construction Zone Bayside History Museum, (4025 4th Street, North Beach) – 2 p.m.

Learn about the “Great Derby” roll-ercoaster that once stood out over the Chesapeake Bay, then construct marble-run rollercoasters! $2/person, recom-mended ages 5+, email [email protected] or call 301-855-4028 or 410-610-5970 to register, chil-dren must be accompanied by an adult.

Monday, April 28

Marie Miller Christian ConcertSt. Mary’s Ryken Auditorium (22600 Camp Calvert Rd, Leonardtown) - 7 p.m.

Join Father Andrew White and St. Mary’s Ryken as the present Marie Miller live! Marie Miller is an up-and-coming, young, vibrant, talented Chris-tian artist. Her newest single, “You’re Not Alone” has hit #1 on the Christian radio charts. To get tickets in advance, contact [email protected]. Tickets will also be available at the door. $4 in advance, $5 at the door. Chil-dren 5 and under are free!

$3 -Zumba® Fitness with JoyceChesapeake Ranch Estates Clubhouse, 500 Clubhouse Drive, Lusby – 5:15 p.m.

Hey Party People! Come get your party on with Zumba(R) Fitness at the Chesapeake Ranch Estates Clubhouse. Only $3 donation per class Visit and “Like” Joyce on Facebook @ www.face-book.com/dancewithjoyce.

Monday, April 28 - Thursday, May 1

DNR Safe Boating ClassCounty Services Plaza (150 Main Street, Prince Frederick) - 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Want to learn how to properly drive a boat? Take the classes on April 28, April 29, and May 1. The class includes boat nomenclature and identification, trailering, rules and regulations, legal responsibilities, handling emergencies, and more. A Maryland Boating Safety Education Certificate (blue card) will be issued upon successful completion of the course. A final test will be given on 1 May. Cost is $20. Walk-ins are welcome if there is space. For more details and pre-registration call R.T. West, 410-535-2035 or visit our website www.drumpoint.org.

Tuesday, April 29

Code Name 4-5-6Calvert County Public Library (850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick) - 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

For 4th-6th grade eyes only! 4th, 5th, and 6th graders are invited to this series of events which uses several hands-on activities to have fun with reading! Each moth we will explore a new theme and introduce a great chapter book on the topic. No advanced prepa-ration is required and snacks will be provided. Topic this month: Hail to the Chief. Please register. To do so, call 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862 or visit our website at www.calvert.lib.md.us.

Wednesday, April 30

Playtime!Calvert Library Southern Branch (13920 H.G. Trueman Rd, Solomons) - 10:25 a.m. to 10:55 a.m.

Come and enjoy some playtime! Playtime is learning and discovery time for you and your child. Engage in inter-active 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. For more information, call 410-326-5289 or visit our website at www.calvert.lib.md.us.

• $3 -Zumba® Fitness with JoyceChesapeake Ranch Estates Clubhouse, 500 Clubhouse Drive, Lusby – 6:30 p.m.

Hey Party People! Come get your party on with Zumba(R) Fitness at the Chesapeake Ranch Estates Clubhouse. Only $3 donation per class Visit and “Like” Joyce on Facebook @ www.face-book.com/dancewithjoyce.

Thursday, May 1 - Sunday, May 3

21st Annual Southern Maryland Spring FestSt. Mary’s County Fair Grounds (42455 Fairgrounds Rd, Leonardtown) - 5 p.m.

Come celebrate spring in Southern Maryland! The St. Mary’s County Fair Grounds are hosting the 21st Annual Southern Maryland Spring Fest spon-sored by the Holy Face Church! Age 6 and up: $3 and under age 6 are free.

Carnival is ride bracelets only on Thursday and ride bracelets are avail-able from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Saturday for $20. Ride rickets cost $1 or $20 for 25.

There’s other attractions as well such as, Jerry Brown and his monkey Django, Classic Car Show (Saturday), A Moment in Time Horse Show (Sun-day), and much more! For more infor-mation, call the Holy Face Church at 301-995-0525.

Saturday, May 3

“Art’s in Bloom!” Opening ReceptionArtworks at 7th (9100 Bay Ave, North Beach) - 1 p.m.

Come down and enjoy some beauti-ful art! “Art’s in Bloom!” is a group show celebrating the passing of winter and the welcoming of spring. The opening re-ception is free and open to the public. If you can’t come opening day, come see it any other time during Artworks’ normal business hours. The show will be up May 1 - May 26. For more information, call 410-286-5278 or visit our website www.artworksat7th.com

Intro to Fused Glass: PendantsAnnmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center (13480 Dowell Road, Solomons) – 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Age Group: Ages 16 and up Member Cost: $20 Nonmember Cost: $25 Materials Fee: $8 due to instructor

at class Instructor: Leza HeplerLearn to create successful fused

glass pieces as we discuss, cutting, shap-ing, and glass compatibility. Using our new skills, we will stack our shaped piece of glass and fuse them together in a kiln. Because the pieces will need to remain in the kiln for several hours, stu-dents may pick up their finished artwork at a later date.

Registration required. Call 410-326-4640 to register. For more information, visit www.annmariegarden.org.

Run for the Bay 5KChesapeake Beach Railway Trail 4079 Gordon Stinnett Avenue, Chesapeake Beach – 7 a.m.

Join us for a fun filled race by the Chesapeake Bay! We will have a 5k race and also a Kids 1 Mile Fun Run. Pre-registered participants will be guaran-teed a High Quality Tech shirt. There will be drinks and food provided along with great music to run to! Medals will be awarded to the top three finishers in both the male and female categories. All Proceeds will benefit the Chesapeake Bay Foundation. Register today!

Event schedule and times:7 to 8 a.m. - Late registration and

packet pick up8:30 a.m. - 5k Race begins9:30 a.m. - Kids Fun Run

Monday, May 5

Wine and Dish Pottery ClassAnnmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Cen-ter (13480 Dowell Road, Solomons) - 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Want to make some neat new plant-ers for your garden or porch? Come out and have some fun as we use soft clay slabs and coils to make some! Registra-tion is required. You must be 21 or older to register. Member cost is $75 and non-member is $80. All materials are includ-ed. To register, call 410-326-4640. For more information, visit out website at www.annmariegarden.org.


Library EventsThursday, April 24

• Code Name 4-5-6Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Cost-ley Way – 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.

For 4th-6th grade eyes only! 4th – 6th grade students are invited to this series of events which uses plenty of hands-on activi-ties to have fun with reading! Each month we will explore a new theme and introduce a great chapter book on the topic. No ad-vanced preparation is needed and a snack will be provided. This month’s topic: It’s All Greek To Me. Please register. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862

• JobSource Mobile Career CenterCalvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 1 to 3 p.m.

Stop by to get job counseling, resume help, search for jobs and get connected with Southern Maryland JobSource. This 38’ mobile center features 11 computer work-stations, smart board instructional technol-ogy, satellite internet access, exterior audio visual and broadcasting capabilities; state-of-the-art workforce applications and con-nectivity for wireless mobile device access. 410-326-5289

• Music Open MicCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Cost-ley Way – 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Bring your guitar, drums, ukulele or whatever to share some tunes! Or just come to listen! Sign up for a 10-minute spot if you want to perform. Please register. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862

• Resume and Cover Letter WorkshopCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Cost-ley Way – 1 to 3 p.m.

Need help with your resume? Join job counselor Sandra Holler in a small group to learn what makes a strong resume and cover letter. If you have one started, bring it with you so editing can happen on the spot. Please register. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862

• Theater ThursdaysCalvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 10 to 11 a.m.

Bring your preschoolers for movies and a story. See calvert.lib.md.us/kids/thurs-daytheater.html for the movie this week. 410-326-5289

Friday, April 25

• Lyme Disease SeminarCollege of Southern Maryland Prince Fred-erick campus – 6 to 8 p.m.

Community Lyme Awareness and Edu-cation Lecture with Dr. Kathy Spreen, the author of “Compendium of Tick-Borne Dis-ease: A Thousand Pearls” (www.tickpearls.com). Her book will be available for only $50 for those who would like to have a copy at this discounted rate. Co-sponsored by Cal-vert Library and Calvert Memorial Hospital. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862

• On Pins & NeedlesCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Cost-ley Way – 1 to 4 p.m.

. 1:00-4:00pm. Bring your quilting, needlework, knitting, crocheting, or other project for an afternoon of conversation and shared creativity., 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. http://calvert.lib.md.us <http://calvert.lib.md.us> .

• Southern MatineeCalvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 1 to 4 p.m.

Amir is a young Afghani kite runner from a well-to-do Kabul family; his best friend Hassan is the son of a family servant. Together the two boys form a bond of friend-ship that breaks tragically on one fateful day, when Amir fails to save his friend from bru-tal neighborhood bullies. Amir and Hassan become separated, and as first the Soviets and then the Taliban seize control of Afghan-istan, Amir and his father escape to the Unit-ed States to pursue a new life. Years later, Amir – now an accomplished author living in San Francisco – is called back to Kabul to right the wrongs he and his father committed years ago. Please register. 410-326-5289

Saturday, April 26

• HIPPY/Healthy FamiliesCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Cost-ley Way – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Month of the Young Child Event. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862

• PlaytimeCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Cost-ley Way – 11 to 11:30 a.m.

Playtime is learning and discovery time for you and your child. Engage in interac-tive 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

• PlaytimeCalvert 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 caregiv-ers, and have fun! Bring a non-battery oper-ated toy to share. No registration. For ages birth through 5 years old. 410-257-2411

• PlayTimeCalvert Library Fairview Branch, Rt. 4 and Chaneyville Road, Owings – 10:45 to 11:15 a.m.


Monday, April 28

• Books & ToysCalvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 10 to 11 a.m.

The Yonahlossee Riding Camp for Girls by Anton Disclafani. Moms, parents, caregivers and your tots! Book club for mom, playtime for kids! 410-326-5289

• Monday Morning Movies & MoreCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Cost-ley Way – 10 to 11 a.m.

Bring the little ones for a movie and a story! 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862

• Pushing the Limits: NatureCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Cost-ley Way – 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Tonight’s event features paleontologist Stephen Godfrey and T.C. Boyle’s When the Killing’s Done. Unleash your mind! Explore and get involved in ideas about na-ture, connections, survival and knowledge through this reading, viewing and discus-sion series. Please register. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862

Tuesday, April 29

• Code Name 4-5-6Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Cost-ley Way – 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

For 4th-6th grade eyes only! 4th – 6th grade students are invited to this series of events which uses plenty of hands-on activi-ties to have fun with reading! Each month we will explore a new theme and introduce a great chapter book on the topic. No ad-vanced preparation is needed and a snack will be provided. This month’s topic: Hail to the Chief. Please register. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862

Wednesday, April 30

• Game on @ Calvert Library!Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Cost-ley Way – 2 to 3:30 p.m.

Join us to play Nintendo Wii! All ages are welcome! 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862

• PlayTimeCalvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 10:25 to 10:55 a.m.


Thursday, May 1

• Theater ThursdaysCalvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 10 to 11 a.m.

Bring your preschoolers for movies and a story. See calvert.lib.md.us/kids/thurs-daytheater.html for the movie this week. 410-326-5289

• Resume and Cover Letter WorkshopCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Cost-ley Way – 1 to 3 p.m.

Need help with your resume? Join job counselor Sandra Holler in a small group to learn what makes a strong resume and cover letter. If you have one started, bring it with you so editing can happen on the spot. Please register. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862

• Code Name 4-5-6Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach – 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

For 4th-6th grade eyes only! 4th – 6th grade students are invited to this series of events that use plenty of hands-on activities to have fun with reading! Each month we will explore a new theme and introduce a great chapter book on the topic. No advanced preparation is needed and a snack will be provided. This month’s topic: Can You Dig It? Please register. 410-257-2411

Friday, May 2

• On Pins & NeedlesCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Cost-ley Way – 1 to 4 p.m.

Bring your quilting, needlework, knit-ting, crocheting, or other project for an after-noon of conversation and shared creativity. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862

• Garden Smarter: Plant SaleCommunity Resources Building, 30 Duke Street, Prince Frederick – 10 to 11:30 a.m.

Come learn from our demonstration sessions and purchase from our large selec-tion of flowering and vegetable plants. 410-

535-0291 or 301-855-1862

Saturday, May 3

• Free Comic Book Day @ Calvert Library!Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Cost-ley Way – 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Free Comic Book Day is a single day when locations all around the world give away comic books absolutely *free*. This year Calvert Library is your place to get those comics! Check out www.freecomic-bookday.com for a list of comics that will be available. First come first served! 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862

• PlayTimeCalvert Library Fairview Branch, Rt. 4 and Chaneyville Road, Owings – 10:45 to 11:15 a.m.


• PlaytimeCalvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach – 10:45 to 11:15 a.m.


• PlaytimeCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Cost-ley Way – 11 to 11:30 a.m.

Playtime is learning and discovery time for you and your child. Engage in interac-tive 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

• Brain Games: Mahjongg, Scrabble & moreCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Cost-ley Way – 12 to 3 p.m.

Want to learn Mahjongg? Hope to make your Scrabble skills killer? Games are a great way to keep your brain sharp while having fun! Join us! 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862

Monday, May 5

• Monday Morning Movies & MoreCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Cost-ley Way – 10 to 11 a.m.

Bring the little ones for a movie and a story! 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862

• Kids Just Want to Have FunCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Cost-ley Way – 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Exciting events for children grades K-3 that explore worlds of reading, science, cul-ture, and more! Please register. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862

• Pushing the Limits: ConnectionCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Cost-ley Way – 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Tonight’s event features chemist Evelyn Eshelman and Erik Larson’s Thunderstruck. Unleash your mind! Explore and get involved in ideas about nature, connections, survival and knowledge through this reading, view-ing and discussion series. Please register. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862


Last Week’s Puzzle Solutions

CLUES ACROSS 1. Alter 7. Defects 13. Language of Andorra 14. One who scrapes 16. Not off 17. People indigenous to Europe 19. Of I 20. Hmongs 22. Brew 23. Sandwich shops 25. Shade trees 26. Scope or extent 28. Self-immolation by fire 29. U of Al. fraternity 3-9-1856 30. Automatic data processing 31. Veterans battleground 33. “___ Squad” 34. Frog genus 36. Pillage 38. Elsewhere defense 40. Graphic symbols 41. An opaque spot on the cornea 43. Capital of Yemen 44. Doctors’ group 45. Electronic countermeasures 47. Make lace 48. Chit 51. Singer Horne

53. Silent agreement 55. Short-billed rail 56. Drinking container 58. Matchstick game 59. Indian dresses 60. Trumpeter Hirt 61. The View’s first segment 64. Atomic #34 65. Plural of 41 across 67. Roof supports 69. Tears apart 70. Goat-like deities

CLUES DOWN 1. Folder paper 2. Mormon state 3. Folded, filled tortillas 4. Expression of sorrow 5. Follows sigma 6. Settle in tents 7. Milk paint 8. A batter’s run 9. Little Vienna on the Mures 10. Stems 11. Country singer Lang 12. Half tone interval 13. Arrives 15. Occupies

18. Vestment 21. Relating to US artifacts 24. One who covers with laminate 26. Dental organization 27. Pitch 30. Like a feeble old woman 32. Murdered in his bathtub 35. __ Dhabi, Arabian capital 37. Play on words 38. Alloy of mercury 39. Mushroom gill 42. Perform 43. College entrance exam 46. Praying insects 47. Entices 49. Ascends 50. Sculpture stands 52. God of Assyria 54. Data executive 55. Impudent 57. Not shared 59. Rabbit tail 62. Small amount 63. Irish revolutionary org. 66. Ben-Hur actor’s initials 68. Older citizen (abbr.)

erKiddieKor n


CLASSIFIEDS

TEL: 301-373-4125 • FAX: 301-373-4128 • [email protected]

Your Local Community News Source

The County TimesServing St. Mary’s

Calvert GazetteEverything Calvert Countycountytimes.somd.com

Placing An Ad Publication Days Important InformationEmail your ad to: [email protected] or Call: 301-373-4125 or Fax: 301-373-4128. Liner Ads (No artwork or special type) Charged by the line with the 4 line minimum. Display Ads (Ads with artwork, logos, or special type) Charged by the inch with the 2 inch minimum. All

private party ads must be paid before ad is run.

The Calvert Gazette will not be held responsible for any ads omitted for any reason. The Calvert Gazette reserves the right to edit or reject any classified ad not meeting the standards of The Calvert Gazette. It is your responsiblity to check the ad on its first publication and call us if a mistake is found. We will correct your ad only if notified after the

first day of the first publication ran.

The Calvert Gazette is published each Thursday.Deadlines are Tuesday at 12 noon

Office hours are: Monday thru Friday 8am - 4pm

Real Estate for Sale

Looking to build? Wonderful & wooded three+acre building lot in Hollywood with three conventional perc sites. Beautiful and

private homesite just waiting for you and your dream home. Conveniently located to

Pax River, Leonardtown, & easy commute to Waldorf, St Mary’s City, NESEA, etc. Call for plat or appointment to preview property.

804-241-5374 or 301-690-2544. Price: $99,900.

Real Estate Rentals

1-Bedroom - Central in-town location. All electric appliances and heat. Landlord pays

water, trash removal, and sewage. 1-year lease required. References required. No

pets and no children. Call 301-475-8787 for further details. $650/month.

Real Estate Rentals

3br 2.5ba duplex on cul-de-sac, 2 parking spaces in front, master bedroom with en suite

bathroom, cathedral ceiling, and walk-in closet. Wall-to-wall carpeting throughout, washer, dryer, window treatments, stove,

dishwasher, microwave. Very close to PAX, shopping, schools, $1325/mo+sec dep, no sec

8, dog neg, NS 301-994-2791.

Quiet, private area in Valley Lee. 3 BR, 1.5 BA, Lrg Kitchen, Living/Dining Rm, plenty of closet space. W/D, Heat Pump/

CAC. Extra storage. Asphalt Parking. Cable TV is furnished. Dumpster for trash on site.

1600 sq ft. No Pets, No Section 8. References required. $1,200.00/mo plus utilities. $1,000 security depost. Call 301-994-2908. After

5PM call 301-994-2031.

Employment

Preschool-Child Care Center is seeking individuals willing to substitute for

classroom teachers and aides. Substitutes are “on call” and come to work when

needed. We are hiring teens (must be at least 16) as well as qualified adults. Please apply in person. Located on Rt. 235 across the street from Walmart in California, Md.

Tired of driving to the beltway to find work? Toyota of Waldorf has two

openings for Express/Maintenance technicians . Busy shop with plenty of work. Must be able to change oil, air

filters, cabin filters and rotate tire . Great work in a clean shop. Tool purchase

program available.Great benefits ,Health Ins,401K .Pay based on experience . .A

good start for a motivated person. Contact Mike at call 301-843-3700 ext 1300.

Employment

Busy tax office looking for receptionists. Must be available to start immediately.

Evening shift, Monday through Friday 2pm to 8pm. Must work weekends. Position

available until April 15th. Must be customer friendly and work well with others.

Applications only accepted in person. Please come by the office, 4110 Crain Hwy, Waldorf

MD 20603 to apply.

General service technician position avaliable .Must be able to perform tire replacement/repair, oil changes, maintenace,and other

related duties. Call 301-467-2973.

EXPERIENCED PLUMBERS: Must have 2 years experience. Full time with paid

holidays. Immediate opening. Send resume to [email protected]

Drivers Class-B CDL: Great Pay & Home-Time!

No-Forced Dispatch! New singles from Hagerstown, MD

to surrounding states.Apply: TruckMovers.com

Call: 877-606-7083


EASY FINANCING AVAILABLE - RATES AS LOW AS 1.95%

S

IDE

1

www.tomhodgesauto.com

Proudly Serving The Area For 23 Years!

$10 OFF Any $100 Service



May Not Be Combined With Any Other Offer. Coupon Must Be Presented

SERVICE CENTER • TIRES • CAR WASH • AUTO SALES

Most Cars & Light Trucks. Valpak® Coupon MustBe Presented At Time Of Service. Not Valid With

OIL CHANGE SPECIAL

Regular Synthetic $2195 $4595

INCLUDES: • 5 Qts Standard Grade Oil

& Filter • Brake Check • Cooling System Check Up

No Appointment Necessary

FREE Supreme Car Wash Coupon!

24179 Tom Hodges Dr. • Hollywood, MD 20636 • Sales: 301-373-8747 • Service: 301-373-4900Sales M - F 9 - 7 Sat 9 - 6 Service M - F 8 - 6 Sat 8 - 1

• Same Day Service • FREE Local Shuttle• Knowledgeable & Friendly Staff

• 3 Year/30,000 Mile Warranty On All Repairs• FREE Car Wash With All Repairs

• We Honor All Competitors Coupons• We Service All Makes and Models

$50 OFFANY Set Of 4 Tires

Includes FREE Lifetime Balance, Rotation, Valve Stems, Flat Repair and Road Hazard Coverage. On Select Brands After 30 Day Price Protection Guarantee

30 day price protection guarantee.See advisor for details under Includes FREE lifetime balance, rotation, valve sterns and �at repair. Expires 6/30/14.Upon Arrival. Does Not Apply to Prior Services. Expires 6/30/14. Any Other Offer. Expires 6/30/14.

Pot Hole SpecialRegularly $129.95

$89954 Wheel Alignment, Rotate & Balance up to 20 inch wheels, Brake Inspection

& Complete Vehicle InspectionMust present coupon upon arrival. Some models higher.

Not Valid with any other offer. Expires 6/30/14.

jtp Fri - 03/28/2014 - 6:14:47 PM 310504.0971

Advertise with Valpak of The Chesapeake, (240) 455-4326 ©Valpak®, 4/2014. www.valpak.com There are more savings online for you ™ 310504.0971

06 Cadillac DTST1988A

2010 Infinity QX56T2062

06 Honda AccordT1990

2010 Nissan VersaT2007

06 Honda OdysseyT1875A

03 Chrysler Town & Country T1964

$10,430

$30,430

$12,460

$11,980 $6,985

$8,960

07 Nissan AltimaT2001

$13,480

07 Toyota FJ CruiserT1856

08 Nissan AltimaT2005

$13,430

$15,490

• Exterior Wash • Shampoo Carpets & Mats • Wheels & Wheel Wells • Clean Leather Or Cloth Upholstery • Top Coat Polish • Cluster, Vents & Interior Panels • Exterior Wax • Protect All Vinyl & Leather • Clean & Polish Exterior Chrome • Clean & Wax All Door Jams

• Rubber & Vinyl Dressed • Vacuum Interior & Trunk • Polish Interior & Exterior Glass • And Much More... • Gift Certificates Available

WE HAVE PROFESSIONAL AND COURTEOUS SPECIALISTS ON HAND IN OUR DETAIL CENTER!

Documents

2014-04-24 The Calvert Gazette