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By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Compensation for county officials is under review, with the Compensation Review Board having their first meeting on July 29. They intend to have recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners in early October. The Board of County Commissioners, the Calvert County Democratic and Republican committees and the 29th legislative district delegation are among the groups to delegate members to the review board. The Board of County Commissioners president makes $44,500 per year and the rest of the board members make $42,000 per year. The sheriff makes $87,000 per year with an option to participate in a county savings plan to which the county contributes 5 percent to and the sheriff contributes 3 percent of the equivalent of the sheriff's pay. The county treasurer makes $51,000 per year. The chief judge of the orphans court makes $8,950 and the associate orphans court judges make $8,750 per year. At upcoming meetings, each county official under the board's purview will discuss their future pay rate. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
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COUNTY NEWS Despite Rate Cuts, Marylanders May Pay More for Health Insurance
The Calvert Gazette
By Guy Leonard Staff Writer State insurance regulators have slashed proposed rate increases by health insurance companies by as much as half but under the states new health care exchange program the rates for many will still go up. Some estimates show that for certain policies they could go up in cost by as much as 25 percent. Still the state trumpted the newly published rates as among the lowest in the nation and said it was proof that the Affordable Care Act could effectively reduce insurance rates. Under the new state law and exchange system no person can effectively be denied health insurance because of pre-existing conditions. According to state reports Maryland is among the lowest for rates of the 12 states that have their exchanges set up. One kind of health plan in New York that would cost $319 per month, a silver plan would cost about 18 percent less in Maryland, the report state, or about $260 a month. About 75 percent of Marylanders seeking insurance would be eligible for tax credits, the report stated. A 25-year-old policy purchaser of a bronze or basic plan in Maryland would pay $114 a month at the lowest price, while the same plan in Virginia would cost $134, $146 in Colorado and all the way up to $174 in California. These rates are good news for Maryland families looking to shop for plans on the Maryland Health Connection, said Dr. Joshua Sharstein, Secretary of the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. In addition, tax credits will be available and nobody can be denied coverage on the basis of health status. The state estimates that 740,000 of Marylands 5.6 million residents will now have access to healthcare who up until now have gone without. Critics of the plan say that despite cuts to rate increases by Maryland insurance regulators, insurance rates will still go up. It does seem to come in line with what other states are seeing, said MarkcKilmer of the Maryland Public Policy Institute. Regulators are claiming victory eventhough rates are going up. Regulators have intimated that the rates going up is indicative of better coverage being offered in more robust plans but Kilmer said residents were still being forced to spend more money. Theyre trying to put a spin on it
but people are going to be forced to buy something they probably dont want, Kilmer said, emphasizing that one of the main goals of the plan was to get greater numbers of younger people to buy in to help pay for the more expensive health care for the elderly. He also said insurance providers may have aimed high in the their estimates for rate increases. Its possible that providers are inflating the rates they still get their rate increase (despite having their requests cut) and people are forced to buy their product, Kilmer said, adding that if the opposite were true it would cost buyers even more in the next several years. It could be they really need a health care rate increase and the rates are being kept down for political reasons. guyleonard@countytimes.net
By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Natural Resources Division Chief Karyn Molines discussed plans for the Hughes tree farm with the Board of County Commissioners at their July 30 meeting. The farm is 208.84 acres donated to the county in 1987. When donated, provisions were in place for the county to put 185 acres in the agricultural preservation program and maintain substantial portion of the land in perpetuity as a tree farm. No active recreation other than hunting is allowed on the property under an approved contract with the county and wildlife authorities. The last active hunting season was in 2003. In 2008 the county awarded a contract of sale to clear cut the forest. Molines recommended another harvest in 2015, which would afford a long enough time gap to allow a harvest of marketable wood. She recommended the county clear the tree farm of Kudzu, an invasive plant species, in 2015. Recommended improvements for the tree farm include clearing and marking hiking trails, repairing a dam spillway near the fishing pond and opening the pond to fishers, establishing parking areas and provid-
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COUNTY NEWS Costs May Rise from OMalleys Greenhouse Gas Plan
The Calvert Gazette
By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Last week Governor Martin OMalley released an ambitious plan to further reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Maryland by 25 percent within the next seven years. The plan calls for energy providers to use a greater share of renewable energy sources like solar and wind power by 2020 as part of their offerings to customers as well as counties to increase the amount of waste they recycle to 60 percent. OMalley also made the case for making sure that all products used in the state can be either reused, recycled or composted. Climate change is not an ideological issue any more than gravity is, OMalley told scientists, public officials and business leaders at a summit in Baltimore July 25. As severe weather events continue to grow in size and impact and elongated trends in poor air quality continue, the costs of inaction would grow exponentially. In Maryland we are moving forward and taking action by creating green jobs and protecting our land, water, air and public health. But this plan, which the OMalley administration claims will produce 37,000 green jobs and produce a net economic benefit of $1.6 billion, may come at a high cost. According to the administrations own plan some of its programs would create green jobs but also abolish others, sometimes at a negative economic impact and increased costs. One program would create new regulations for greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuel-powered energy plants; the projections show it would employ 40 people with about $1.2 million in wages and would account for about $28.3 million in net economic benefit. Another program, the Maryland Clean Cars program, which places stringent emissions standards on cars made in 2011 and beyond, once fully operational would support about 1,312 jobs and generate $678.8 million in net economic benefit and $27.2 million in wages on average annually, the plan claims. Programs such as the one that would regulate emissions from heavy duty trucks and other vehicles, though, would actually eliminate jobs; that particular program would do away with 915 jobs, cost $3.2 billion in net economic benefit and account for a loss of $59.6 million in wages on average annually, the plan projected. Other programs would create green jobs and wages but conversely have a negative economic impact. One program that would continue to push the use of electric cars and vehicles that use energy other than fossil fuels would support 88 jobs and generate about $2.5 million in wages but cost about $15.7 million to implement. The plan projects the total costs of statewide implementation to be about $32.4 billion with the benefits totaling $33.9 billion; the difference is the states projected net benefit of $1.6 billion. That is about equal to the sum of the Prince Georges County Board of Education funding request for fiscal 2014. Del. Anthony ODonnell (RDist.29C) criticized the plan as unattainable and exorbitantly expensive to regular citizens. He wants to change the worlds climate from his perch in Annapolis but people are already struggling with higher gas prices and energy bills. He has no sense of people struggling to make ends meet. The plan also holds out other options to reduce greenhouse gases from the transportation sector of the economy, such as tax increases. Page No. 147 of the plan states that increases in gas taxes as well as the sales tax, specifically for infrastructure improvements, could be used to push consumers to use transportation methods other than those powered by fossil fuels. Steven Anderson, director of the St. Marys County Department of Economic and Community Development, said the goals in OMalleys plan were laudable but would only succeed if they were driven by market forces. Currently, despite rising gasoline prices, fossil fuel use still overwhelmingly drove the market and the economy, he said, and the success or failure of the far-reaching plan depended on a radical upswing in prices for fossil fuel to make expensive and relatively unproven alternative energy sources viable. Right now theyre buying low cost oil and propane, Anderson said of providers. If they have to implement the expense of the change that will be passed on to consumers. Wind and solar power can only succeed if the market is on board and I dont think its on board right now.
Anderson said the economic benefits of the plan were still only projections but he was concerned about the loss of jobs in certain sectors of the economy since green jobs might not materialize. We cant throw people out of work on a speculation, Anderson said. Still the economic benefits of the plan, if executed properly, could be real as would the intangible benefits of having a cleaner environment and a better quality of life. But he warned that if the state attempts to enact the plan much the same way it did with the Septic Bill, which in its initial form made it cost prohibitive for certain homeowners to comply with tough pollution standards, the costs could outweigh the benefits. The state has since instituted a grant program for septic system users to replace or repair their systems. If you overburden people with taxes that would be incorrect, Anderson said. Anything that would result in something like the Septic Bill before the grant program would be fundamentally unfair. The state had to move cautiously and strategically in implementing the plan, he said, or it could harm the economy it sought to help. It could negatively impact a fragile economy, Anderson said. Tom Dennison, spokesman for the Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO), said the provider was still analyzing the possible impacts on energy rates. Its hard to put a cost to the plan, Dennison said. Its fair to say renewable [energy] mandates will come with a cost but they come with benefits as well. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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COUNTY NEWS Calvert, St. Marys Preparing for National Night Out
The Calvert Gazette
By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Every year, more than 2,000 Calvert County residents come out to celebrate National Night Out. Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse Coordinator Candice DAgostino expects this years turnout to be just as good. Individual communities plan their own National Night Out Festivities, DAgostino said. CAASA helps connect communities with law enforcement and community agencies that will make an appearance during the evening. National Night Out is designed to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness, generate support for and participation in local anti-crime programs, strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships, and to send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back, according to www.nationaltownwatch.org/ nno.
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Along with the traditional display of outdoor lights and front porch lights, cities, towns and neighborhoods celebrate National Night Out with a variety of events and activities such as: block parties, cookouts, visits from local police officers and fire departments, parades, flashlight walks, contests and youth programs. The White Sands Community will have grilled hotdogs and refreshments available as well as giveaways and a visit from Mr. Tom the Reptile Guy and his menagerie, according to Community Manager Mattie Scicchitano. The community has participated in National Night Out for 15 years, and it serves as a community mingler, Scicchitano said. The Sheriffs Office, the Calvert Collaborative for Children and Youth and other community groups set up tables in the neighborhood and give out information and goody bags. For more information about National Night Out in St. Marys County, contact Corporal Angela Delozier at 301-475-4200 extension 9094. For more information about National Night Out in Calvert County, visit www.co.cal.md.us. For more information about National Night Out itself, visit www.nationaltownwatch. org/nno. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
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ue in the future because, I still have other tests [in karate] to take, he said. Yeatman is currently selling his products online and at the various shows that he appears in. The next product added to his list will be cell phone and MP3 cases made from recycled neckties. I am always coming up with new ideas, he said. All of Yeatmans products are recycled repurposed and handmade. To find out more about all the Coreys Green Gift products, visit www.etsy.com/shop/coreysgreengifts. For more information email coreysgreengifts@hotmail.com news@countytimes.net
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Color the picture the best you can. Bring it to Dunkirk Hardware, that's the plan. We will tape it to the wall so people can see, how talented you are and you might be, one of the winners of the contest in Dunkirk, and get one of the prizes - that's a real perk !
Bring the picture in by August 22nd. Judging will be done and winners announced by August 29th. Prizes will be given out for 0-6 years, 6-8 years and 8-10 years.
While there are no pottery wheels or wet clay for making pottery of ones own, owner Nicole Kerfoot hopes to change that soon. There are none, yet, she said. Kerfoot also offers several weeklong summer camps for children ages six to 12 with varied themes ranging from animals and nature to different painting techniques. They switch up the projects to keep things interesting, Kerfoot said. The camps are usually run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and the amount of camps offered varies according to the demand. Next year, Kerfoot hopes to include a pre-school ages camp as well. We have volunteers to help, she said.
The Pottery Patch offers several specialty nights each month, including discount days where studio fees are cut in half. They host birthday parties upon request, and offer special customized pottery pieces where the staff creates pieces based on the concept given by the customer. At its core, The Potter Patch is a paint your own pottery studio, Kerfoot said. The piece of pottery that is to be painted is selected, an idea for the look of the piece can be made up, or there are stencils and stamps to choose from, the colors are selected, the piece is crafted and then left at the Pottery Patch for glazing and firing. Pick-up is a week later. If a piece is not claimed in a month, the piece becomes property of the Pottery Patch for display use or charity donation. The Pottery Patch is located in the Dunkirk town center at 10735 Town Center Blvd. Suite #5. For more information on the studio, visit thepotterypatch.weebly.com, email them at thepotterypatch@ comcast.net, or call 301-327-5047. news@countytimes.net
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According to the Ruddy Duck website, Michael Kelley is a 35-year veteran of the restaurant business. He got his start when he was 13 years old and wanted a motorcycle. The nearest place to get a job was a restaurant, and he has been in the business ever since. Eleven years ago he and his wife created The Brome Howard Inn; a bed and breakfast, fine dining restaurant and catering facility in St. Marys City. The restaurant is still there, Michael Kelley said, but under different
management. He served as a Director of Operations and General Manager for corporations and privately held restaurants all over the U.S. These restaurants included the renowned Tavern on the Green in New York City, The Sequoia, The Potomac and J. Pauls Saloon in Washington D.C. In total he has managed the opening of over 50 restaurants during his career. Michael and Lisa Kelley launched Canards Catering and Event Pro-
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duction in 2011. Between the Ruddy Duck and the catering business all three have been busy, but a good busy, Lisa Kelley said. Yanez and the Kelleys both have their own families and love children. They encourage families to visit the Ruddy Duck, providing a friendly atmosphere for adults and children alike. The second location required less effort to get from conception to opening. They had been searching for a new location for a couple years, Yanez said. Old Line Bank, who was looking to sell, owned the Piney Point location. When there were no takers, the bank offered a lease to three different restaurants. The Ruddy Duck owners accepted the lease in June, and opened in July after making some minor cosmetic changes to the existing restaurant, Michael Kelley said. Getting permits to open was an easier process than was opening the original restaurant, he said. The owners are all St. Marys County residents, and are pleased to be able to open a location right in their backyard. Like at the Solomons branch, one of the owners will be on hand every night the Piney Point location is open. Maryland law doesnt permit owners to run multiple breweries, meaning a second brewery in Piney Point is not going to happen sarahmiller@countytimes.net unless something happens in future legislative sessions, Michael Kelley said. The current brewery is near maximum capacity, producing approximately 2,200 kegs yearly. To address increased demand for their artisan brews, the owners are contemplating expanding or moving the brewery to a larger space for increased capacity, both of which they are allowed to do, Yanez said. Nothing has been decided yet and any such move is not planned for the near future and any action will require careful planning and implementation. What we do, we do it right, Yanez said. An investment planned for the new location is a stone oven for pizza Yanez said. The new location features favorite craft brews on tap, shipped over from the Solomons location. The menu is made of tried and true customer favorites and the seafood that is so abundant in Southern Maryland. Photo By Sarah Miller The Piney Point location is in the midst of and Lila Meisinger enjoy the new an oyster farm, and the owners have agreed Jenny Ruddy Duck.
to partner with the Ruddy Duck and supply fresh seafood for their dishes and the new raw bar. They intend to operate in the spirit of an old-school seafood restaurant, Michael Kelley said. They buy local as much as possible at both locations, Lisa Kelley said. In addition to oysters, the restaurant will have locallycaught crabs and rockfish. They have a vested interest in the health of the watershed, Lisa Kelley said, and they believe in giving back their community. Because of this, during their dry-run night on July 25, all proceeds from the evening were donated to the St. Marys River Watershed Association. In addition to having the right menu for the location and community, restaurant own- Bob and Trish Parkinson share some fresh seafood. ers create the right ambiance for their space. Hiring the right staff is the third component for making a restaurant successful, Michael Kelley said. The Ruddy Ducks mission statement is to offer a vibrant space paired with artisan crafted food and delivered with passion, Lisa Kelley said, and they hire staff who can help the restaurant live up to that mission. A successful restaurant is dependant on a supportive community, and Southern Maryland has been open to the Ruddy Duck in both locations, Lisa Kelley said. It takes a village, and were grateful for our place in this one.
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By Sarah Miller Staff Writer After a 25-year career in the state police, Prince Frederick barrack commander Lt. Randy Stephens is retiring. Stephens grew up in Prince Georges County and graduated form the police academy on April 1, 1988. Ive had crushing stats, Stephens said, citing one year at the Waldorf state police barrack where he had 120 criminal, 80 driving under the influence and 52 drug related arrests, in addition to writing 525 citations and 515 warnings. He spent seven years on patrol in Waldorf, then went into the drug enforcement division for two years. I had long hair and an earring and bought drugs, Stephens remembered. He helped with one of the biggest PCP busts at that time, bringing down a ring producing 50-gallon drums of the drug. Except for his two years with drug enforcement, Stephens worked in the field operations bureau. Thats what youre used to seeing, troopers on the road, he said. He was promoted to commander of the La Plata and spent the last five years as commander of the Prince Frederick barrack. Growing up in Prince Georges County, Stephens saw friends go down a bad path and decided to find a respectable career to follow. The men and women who join the state police are seeking a career, not just a job. Individuals are eligible for retirement after 22 years with the state police, Stephens said.
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Possession of Marijuana: On July 22 at 3:42 a.m. Trooper Follin stopped a vehicle for traffic violations on Rt. 4 at Dares Beach Rd. in Prince Frederick. During a search of the vehicle, Marijuana, Cocaine, and drug paraphernalia were located. The driver, Tyrone L. Trice, 33 of Washington, DC, and the passenger, Kilo A. Carter, 30 of Washington, DC, were both arrested and incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center. Possession of Marijuana: On July 24 at 1:10 a.m., Trooper Oles stopped a vehicle for traffic violations on Rt. 4 at Patuxent Point Parkway in Solomons. An odor of burnt marijuana was emitting from inside the vehicle and a search revealed marijuana. Timothy D. Porch, 29 of Lusby, was arrested and transported to the MSP barrack for processing. Warrant Service / Possession of Drugs: On July 24 at 3:59 p.m., Trooper First Class Saucerman stopped a vehicle for traffic violations on Rt. 261 at 28th St. in Chesapeake Beach. Manuel J. Moreland, 56 of Chesapeake Beach, was found to have an open warrant through St. Marys County and was placed under arrest. A search revealed Oxycodone which Moreland did not have a prescription for. He was transported to the MSP barrack for processing and incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center. Possession of Marijuana: On July 25 at 6:28 p.m., Trooper Matthews stopped a vehicle on Rt. 4 at Ball Rd. in St. Leonard for traffic violations. An odor of marijuana was emitting from inside the vehicle and a search revealed that Jonathan F. Kuehl, 24 of Leonardtown, was in possession of marijuana. He was arrested and transported to the MSP barrack for processing. Theft: On July 26 at 12:03 p.m., Trooper First Class West responded to the 1600 block of Dalrymple Rd. in Sunderland for a theft complaint. The victims barn was entered and several tools were stolen, along with a Schwinn bicycle with bronze accents. Investigation continues.
Stephens is looking forward to spending time with his wife and children. He is taking a position with Calvert County Public Schools as a safety advocate at Calvert High School. He coaches football, baseball and lacrosse, among other sports. He enjoys mentoring students and looks forward to helping instill good values in the countys youth. Stepping in as the interim barrack commander, 1st Sergeant Shane Bolger. Bolger was under Stephens command when he left the academy. Since then, the men have been colleagues and friends. Stephens is Bolgers childs godfather. Taking command from his friend and mentor is surreal, it really is, Bolger said. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
Sheriffs Blotter
The following information is compiled directly from publicly released police reports.
During the week of July 22 through July 28 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriffs Office responded to 1,446 calls for service throughout the community. Citizens with information on the following crimes or any criminal activity in Calvert County who wish to report it anonymously can now access the Calvert County Crime Solvers link through the Sheriffs Office website. Go to www.co.cal.md.us/residents/safety/law/sheriff/ and click on the Crime Solvers link to leave an anonymous tip on-line. Information leading to the arrest and conviction of a suspect could result in a $1,000 reward.
Theft Case #13-43507: Between July 11 and 22 a 1995 orange colored forklift valued at $10,000 was stolen from a job site in the 3400 block of Broomes Island Road in Port Republic. The victim reported to DFC J. Bell that the forklift has a C.W. Wright Const. Co. sticker on it. Anyone with information is asked to contact DFC Bell at 410-535-2800 or to report information anonymously, go to http://www.co.cal.md.us/ residents/safety/law/sheriff/ and click on the Crime Solvers link. Information leading to the arrest and conviction of a suspect could result in a $1,000 reward. Weapon Violation 13-43856: On July 24 at approximately 12:06 a.m. Cpl. J. McCarroll conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for an equipment violation on Md. Rt. 4 at Bright Lane in Owings. The driver, Leonard Cain Hill, Jr., 26 of Upper Marlboro, was found to be Hill wanted with an open arrest warrant for second degree assault through the Calvert County Sheriffs Office. Hill was placed under arrest for the warrant and subsequent investigation revealed he was in possession of a semi-automatic handgun. Hill was charged with illegal possession of a firearm. Burglary Case #13-43985: Someone unlawfully entered a home in the 2000 block of Marble Lane in Owings on July 24 between 12:30 p.m. and 2:45 p.m. and stole a white and gray IPAD and a black Kindle Fire. DFC Lord is investigating. Burglary Case #13-44014: Unknown suspect(s) burglarized a home in the 300 block of Overlook Drive in Lusby sometime between July 19 and 24 and stole a television, VCR and DVD player. DFC M. Velasquez is investigating. Burglary Case #13-44084: St. Leonard Elementary School on St. Leonard Road was burglarized on July 25 at 1:51 a.m. Nothing appears to have been taken or damaged inside the building. DFC J. Hardesty is investigating. Burglary Case #13-44164: The neighbor of a victim of a burglary on West Mount Harmony Road in Owings was arrested on July 25. The victims son, who was inside the home at the time, heard someone walking down the McClure third floor stairs. When he went to investigate, he observed his neighbor in the backyard. Dep. T. Holt responded and made contact with the neighbor, identified as Nicholas James McClure, 20. McClure was questioned and arrested and charged with burglary. Fraud Case #13-44216: A woman reported to DFC M. Velasquez that on July 24 she received a phone call from someone identifying themselves, by name, as her grandson. The person advised that he was incarcerated and needed money wired immediately for his bond. A second person got on the line and told the victim that he was a police officer and that additional funds needed to be provided because a large amount of drugs were found in her grandsons vehicle. After wiring the funds, the woman became concerned and telephoned her grandson, who advised he was not incarcerated. She then realized she was the victim of fraud and contacted the Sheriffs Office. Always contact law enforcement immediately if you detect suspicious activity or feel you may be the victim of a crime. The investigation is continuing. Weapon Violation Case #13-44495: On July 27 at 1:11 a.m. Dep. D. Roberts conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for crossing the white shoulder line multiple times on northbound Md. Rt. 4 near Cox Road in Huntingtown. He found the driver, identified as George Richard Dawson, 47 Dawson of Chesapeake Beach, to be in possession of suspected drugs and a weapon. Dawson was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana less than 10 grams, possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia; a glass jar and plastic baggie and a glass smoking device, and transporting a handgun.
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increases. Unfortunately, many do not discover the problem until a noticeable dysfunction manifests years later. Do you experiSo what are the hows, whys, dos ence problems with and donts of adrenal fatigue? sleep? The body has a built in mechaDepression? Fanism for managing stress, the adretigue? Weight gain? nal glands. Any mental, emotional, Sex drive? or physical stress that is placed upon Do you lead an the body is handled by your adrenals. active or stressful Even through healthy exercise, there lifestyle, or are you is still stress placed on your body. Inan athlete? dividuals that lead busy lifestyles, acIts believed that tive lifestyles, or have stressful jobs over 80% of Americans suffer from or family situations at any point in one of the most undiagnosed condi- their lives, could have overworked or tions in the United States. burned out their adrenals. Since the At one point in your life, it is likely body was designed to handle only ocyou have experienced adrenal fatigue. casional stress, good or bad, continual Although it is most common in adults, stressful situations over burden the young athletes can experience adrenal nervous system. Athletes training evstress without realizing it. Once you eryday place their body in continual Edward C. Davenport add in years of athletes pushing their stress. Drum Point, Md. bodies to its physical limits, the path From an active lifestyle or athletto developing this condition seriously ic standpoint, incorporating a practice of supporting the adrenal glands can not only Publisher Thomas McKay be helpful to the body, but often necessary to avoid adAssociate Publisher Eric McKay renal fatigue later. Adequate Editorial Production Manager Angie Stalcup quality calorie intake along Junior Designer Kasey Russell with the option of vitamin, Office Manager Tobie Pulliam mineral, or herbal suppleAdvertising sales@somdpublishing.net mentation, can help the body cope with stress. Omega 3, Email info@somdpublishing.net vitamin C, B complex, and Phone 301-373-4125 adaptogen herbs like ashwStaff Writers gandha, schizandra, rhodiGuy Leonard Law Enforcement ola, rhodendron, maca root, Sarah Miller Staff Writer and wolfberry are key essentials in the management of adrenal stress. Its never Contributing Writers too early to support your adKimberly Alston renals. Practice resting and Joyce Baki recharging the adrenals. Eric Franklin There are certain cirRon Guy cumstances that hinder Laura Joyce proper adrenal function, Debra Meszaros and the most important one Susan Shaw P. O. Box 250 Hollywood, MD 20636 is cortisol levels within the body. Normal cortisol levels The Calvert Gazette is a weekly newspaper providing news and information for the residents of Calvert County. follow the circadian rhythm The Calvert Gazette will be available on newsstands every Thursday. The paper is published by Southern of the body, so they rise and Maryland Publishing Company, which is responsible for the form, content, and policies of the newspaper. The fall accordingly. Cortisol Calvert Gazette does not espouse any political belief or endorse any product or service in its news coverage. levels are typically higher Articles and letters submitted for publication must be signed and may be edited for length or content. The Calin the morning and lower at night. From a dietary standvert Gazette is not responsible for any claims made by its advertisers. point, sugar, alternative
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The Calvert Gazette runs complimentary obituaries as submitted by funeral homes and readers. We run them in the order we receive them. Any submissions that come to news@countytimes.net after noon on Mondays may run in the following weeks edition.
Gene O Hooper, 71
Gene O. Hooper, Stumper, 71, of Prince Frederick, Maryland passed away on July 26, in Prince Frederick, Maryland. He was born on September 11, 1941 in Bowens, Maryland to the late John and Leila Buck Hooper. He is preceded in death by his siblings, Leroy Hooper, John Hooper, and Doris Quade. Stumper worked as the Service Manager at Dorsey Gray Ford in Prince Frederick for many years. He liked to work in his garden, and drive his tractors. He was an animal lover, having several dogs, but his special pet was Millie, his African Grey parrot whom he has had since she was born. Stumper is survived by his wife, Anita K. Hooper, a daughter, Carla G. Hooper and her fianc, Jeff Chambers, all of Prince Frederick, Md.. Brother of Ronnie Hooper and his wife Carol of Benedict, Md., he is also survived by his Uncle, Robert Buck of Benedict, Md., and many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on Wednesday July 31, from 11 a.m. to 1 p .m. at the Rausch Funeral Home, 4405 Broomes Island Road, Port Republic, MD where services will follow at 1 p.m. Interment in Central Cemetery, Barstow, Md. Pallbearers for Stumper will be; John Kustka, Bud Quade, Gary Hooper, Frankie Rawlings, Brooke Gray, and Ronnie Wood. Memorial contributions may be made to CAWL.
and Aggie Moore. For over 44 years she was the beloved wife of Garrie Friend and were residents of Huntingtown, Maryland for the last 32 years. Ruth was the loving mother of Wesley Friend and his wife Patricia; and Beverly Wilhelm and her husband Carl. She was the devoted grandmother of Christopher and Emily Wilhelm and Parker Friend. She was predeceased by her parents, Raymond and Aggie Moore; sisters, Mary Pritt and Faye Elliott; and brothers, Roy, Delmer, Fred Junior and George Moore. Family invited friends to Lee Funeral Home Calvert, 8200 Jennifer Lane (Rt 4 & Fowler Road), Owings, MD 20736 on Monday, July 29 from 10 a.m. to start of Funeral Services at 12 noon. Interment took place at Chesapeake Highland Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, gifts in memory of Ruth Ann Friend may be directed to support Brain Tumor Research at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center. Please make checks payable to: Johns Hopkins University. Gifts may be mailed with a memo indicting that this gift is in memory of Ruth Ann Friend to: Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center, 100 North Charles Street, Suite 234, Baltimore, MD 21201.
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nity with political campaigns, as well as feeding and clothing needy families. Omar enjoyed reading books. He read 720 books each year for six years, in which the local newspaper honored him for his accomplishments. His passion for various sports, including track and football, earned him a spot in the Kentucky All Star team, who played in Australia. He had a passion for planes and dreamed of being a jet pilot. His favorite movie was Top Gun and he could recite the movie word from word. Omar joined Coopers United Methodist Church at a young age. God blessed Omar with the talent of Drawing & Arts with additional guidance from his dad. He kept a pen and paper with him at all times. He started with ideas of various animation drawings, tattoo drawings, motorcycles and eventually designed logos for multiple motorcycle clubs including his own, Dark Side Ryderz. As founder, Omar spent most of his free time with Blacky, his first love, his 2005 GSXR1000. A dedicated worker at a young age led him to obtaining his commercial drivers license and drove for various distributing companies. His current employment was with Maines Paper & Food Services Inc. He loved his coworkers and always kept them laughing along their journey. Omar always kept his family first. As a devoted father, he strived to create lasting memories for which he called his little ones. A trip to museums, playtime in the park, flying remote controlled helicopters, countless movie nights, and just good quality time, is what he looked forward to. For those who knew him, they will remember his gentle character, good food, his passion for fashion, and his signature laugh. Omars memories will live on through his parents, Marshall S. Cooper & Marilyn I. Cooper and his magnificent sister, Matari Cooper (Miracle), his brother from another mother, Samuel Pumphrey, Jr., his grandparents, Myrtle Freeland, Methuselah Pumphrey, and Mary Pumphrey, his children, lyanna, Tyree, Orlan, and Keaden Cooper; and their mother, Kandice Mackall, his closest uncles who were like brothers, Carlton Freeland, Gregory Cooper, and Samuel Pumphrey, Sr, his aunts, Alice Evans, Corlisa Brooks, Jean Jones, Alice Harrod, Janice Mozee, Rosie Cooper, and Garnette Jones, his loving and devoted girlfriend, Dashonna Jones and a host of close cousins and dear friends. Funeral service was held on Wednesday, July 24 at 11 a.m. at Dunkirk Baptist Church, Dunkirk, Md., with Rev. Mabel Smith, eulogist. The interment was at Coopers UM Church Cemetery, Dunkirk, Md. Funeral arrangements provided by Sewell Funeral Home, Prince Frederick, Md.
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Cut It Out
Writer and author Michael Kibler recently released his first book, Cut it Out as a self-help book aimed at self harmers. After battling with his own addiction to self-harm, Kibler wanted to help others in the way he knew howthrough writing. While Kibler was struggling with his own self-harm, he found no conso lation with his research. It was written by professionals with no experience on the subject, Kibler said, or by ste reotypical teenage girls. There was no one like him, that he could find, who was dealing with the things that he was. Cut it Out looks at self harm in a different way than a traditional guide, identifying it as an addiction rather than a symptom of a different kind of mental illness such as depression. An addiction is something that you can not control yourself, Kibler said, Its something that needs outside help. From his own experience, Kibler stated that self-harm, in general, is something that once it gets past a certain point, is something that can not be stopped without help. I just want to help other people, Kibler said of his book. He wants to introduce people to all different aspects of the addiction and help them find alternative and healthy coping mechanisms in order to face whatever difficulties they may be having. The best advice I have, Kibler said, is to have a distraction you can go to any time you have the urge to cut, but in moderation. He went on to say that that does not mean one addiction should be replaced with another. Do everything in moderation, he said, be cause in excess, anything can do more harm than good. Kibler goes into depth about every aspect of the illness, he said, including introducing a new concept known as the blood effect, which is identified as a build-in protection system, he said, by the body, to keep self harmers from go ing too far. Most cutters have hemophobia [fear of blood] Kibler said, going on to say that that is the reason cutters stop once blood is drawn. Emily Willoughby, cover art designer, inspiration behind Cut it Out and fianc of Kibler said she feels as though Kibler talking about his book will help make a difference in the lives of
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In his first person self help book, Cut It Out!, Michael Kibler uses his experiences from his own self harm addiction to provide valuable insights and explanations about self harm. Written for self harmers by a former self harmer, Cut It Out! is packed full of useful information regarding an addiction that plagues millions of people across every demographic.
Michael Kibler, a former self harmer, is an aspiring writer located in southern Maryland. When he is not writing, Michael enjoys equestrianism and being with his fiance, Emily.
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other people. The book is for everyone, but it is for him too, Willoughby said. She described the book as really intense, but said that he needed to write it in order to deal with himself. He wrote his book to help people stop cutting, she said. Willoughby said Kibler cut because he liked the pain feeling, he thought it helped him. Kibler said that he got the idea to cut from an ex of his. His past relationships were detrimental to my health, he said. From there, he embraced the negativity. In 2012, Kibler stopped cutting after he made a promise to Emily. I was so worried about him, Willoughby said. He felt like he was nothing to people, like he was alone. Cut is Out is the first book finished and self-published by Kibler. Currently he is working on two new projects, a poetry book and a separate novel. Michael Kibler will be signing copies of his new book, Cut it Out on Friday, August 2 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Fenwick Street Used Books &Music, 41655A Fenwick Street, Leonardtown. Cut it Out is available online at www.amazon.com/CutIt-Out-Michael-Kibler/dp/1484191102. For more information, visit writermichaelkibler.blogspot. com news@countytimes.net
Community
University of Maryland Extension is taking a proactive approach to ensure that the needs of Maryland citizens are met. With the increased demand for UME knowledge, expertise and educational programs throughout the state, and a decrease in funding, UME has developed a cluster approach. No longer can UME afford large numbers of faculty with the same expertise for each and every county. Therefore, faculty are now hired for their particular expertise, and are asked to share their knowledge and program development across county lines. To help administer this cluster approach, Area Extension Directors (AED) have been hired to work closely with our stakeholders and partners in state and local governments, agencies, educational institutions, community organizations, volunteers, stakeholders and area residents across a cluster of counties. This frees up faculty members to concentrate on their area of expertise and program delivery, rather than administrative issues. This is a win for both the faculty member and the clientele. With this change, UME will continue to establish and build strong partnerships and collaborations which are
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University of Maryland Extension (UME) Announces Organizational Changes For Southern Maryland
the core of UMEs long-term success in the communities it serves. Karol Dyson, formerly County Extension Director for Charles and Prince Georges counties, has assumed the role of Capitol Area Extension Director (AED) for Anne Arundel and Prince Georges Counties. Karol began her Extension career at the University of Connecticut. She came to Maryland in 1998 as a 4-H and Family and Consumer Sciences Educator responsible primarily for outreach in Charles County, and was appointed County Extension Director in 2004. In 2010 she became County Extension Director for both Charles and Prince Georges Counties. She has also served as the 4-H Educator for Charles County since 2000. Dyson received her BA from Trinity College (CT), and her MEd from the University of Hartford in Urban and Multicultural Education. She also completed 24 hours of post graduate work in Adult Education at the University of Maryland, College Park. She has focused many of her efforts on collaborations with other agencies and youth development organizations resulting in greatly increased public awareness and support of Extension in Southern Maryland. Dr. Chris Seubert of Baltimore has accepted the position of Southern Area Extension Director (AED) for Calvert, Charles and St. Marys Counties. Dr. Seubert grew up on a farm in Ohio, but he has been a resident of Maryland for the last 25 years. He earned a Bachelors degree in Agriculture from Purdue University, a Masters degree in Soil Science from North Carolina State University, and a Doctorate in Agronomy from Purdue University. For much of his career, Dr. Seubert worked in international agriculture and natural resource management and lived and worked in more than twenty countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America. During that time, his work focused on food security, increasing agricultural production, and managing natural resources in less developed countries. He completed a degree in Not-for-Profit Management at the University of Maryland, University College and worked for seven years as United Way of Central Marylands Director of Community Building. Faculty members Dr. Herb Reed of Calvert County, Mr. Dave Myers of Anne Arundel County and Mr. Ben Beale of St. Marys County will be dedicating their time to agriculture and natural resources programming throughout the 5 county Southern Maryland cluster, and in research at the University of Maryland Central Maryland Research and Education Center in Upper Marlboro. The University has been very fortunate to have had them serve in the role of County Extension Directors prior to this reorganization. The structure for Extension incorporates new strategies and program delivery methods to ensure successful educational outreach in its many areas of expertise, including agriculture, 4-H Youth Development, health and nutrition, environmental science and technology, and economic and community development. Extension looks forward to meeting issues facing Maryland citizens, and using improved program delivery methods to provide solutions in communities. The University of Maryland Extension is an Equal Opportunity Employer with Equal Access Programs. For more information, contact University of Maryland Extension at 410-535-3662.
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itself in offering classes for all ages and abilities. Dancing should be fun! If your child has the passion for dance; DHDS is the place for them. DHDS offers all dance styles for ages 2 years old and up. DHDS is forming a new competitive dance team; inquire with the studio by phone or online. DHDS has been quoted to be the Nicest dance studio in Calvert County, and was also named one of the top studios
in the 2013 Calvert Countys Best Dance Studio category. With over 50 years of experience, DHDS is the longest running studio in Calvert County. Please visit our website www.dianeherbertdancestudio. com or face book page for open house registration dates. Contact info: 410-2573127 or info@dianeherbertdancestudio. com
Music
GREAT TIME FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY
YOU WONT WANT TO MISS IT!
All concerts are FREE to the public. Bring your friends and a blanket or chair to sit on, or reserve an outside table at one of our local restaurants to enjoy the music.
Downtown Tunes
Fourth Saturdays from 6 9 pm, Rain date Sunday August 24 Classic Rock with GeeZer
Downtown Tunes and the Summer Concerts on the Square are made possible by The Town of Leonardtown, the Leonardtown Business Association and these generous sponsors. Funded in part by a grant from the St. Marys County Arts Councils Community Art Development Grant Program and the Maryland Arts Council.
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Deathtrap Three Notch Theatre (21744 South Coral Drive in Lexington Park) - 8 p.m. Deathtrap Three Notch Theatre (21744 South Coral Drive in Lexington Park) - 3:30 p.m.
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Dave Norris DB McMillians (23415 Three Notch Rd., California) 6 p.m. Higher Standards Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) 7 p.m.
Leonardtown First Friday, Featuring Cristina Allen Port of Leonardtown Winery (23190 Newtowne Neck Rd, Leonardtown) -5:30 to 9 p.m. Furlough Fridays Sotterley Plantation (44300 Sotterley LnHollywood) - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Deathtrap Three Notch Theatre (21744 South Coral Drive in Lexington Park) - 8 p.m. Fast Eddie & the Slow Pokes Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) 7 p.m.
Team Trivia DB McMillians (23415 Three Notch Rd., California) 6:30 p.m. Team Trivia Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) 7 p.m.
Tuesday, August 6
Karaoke with DJ Tommy and DJ OT Hard Times Caf (1120 Smallwood Drive, West Waldorf) 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, August 7
Wolf Blues Jam Londontowne Pub (726 Londowntowne Rd., Edgewater) 8 p.m.
Saturday, August 3
Summer Song Saturdays, Featuring Gretchen Richie and Chris Izzi Port of Leonardtown Winery (23190 Newtowne Neck Rd., Leonardtown) - 5 to 8 p.m.
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Deathtrap Three Notch Theatre (21744 South Coral Drive in Lexington Park) - 8 p.m.
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August All Month Long
2nd Annual Maryland State Field Hockey Festival Team registrations are now being accepted for the scheduled for the weekend of November 16th 17th in the Eldersburg area of Carroll County, MD. The Festival is open to all travel level school, recreation and club teams; and is hosted by the Majestx FHC. Competition is available in the Girls U11, U13, U15, 17, U19 and Coed 21 & Older age levels. All teams are guaranteed four (50 minute) games, with additional play-off and championship being scheduled where applicable. The first and second place teams in all age levels will receive team and individual awards. The registration deadline is Friday, November 4th. For additional information contact either Gayle at taysmon34@ hotmail.com or Mike at usamateursports@ aol.com. Registration forms are available at usamateursports.com/fh_summer. Painterly Polk Dots, 10am-4pm daily through August 25, 2013 Stop by Annmarie Garden and make your mark on the ever-growing public art project, Painterly Polka Dots. Inspired by the colorfully painted satellite dishes installed on an apartment building in Germany, these circular canvases will decorate the fence along the soon-to-be Childrens Discovery Garden. Each dot contains a design inspired by Chesapeake plants and animals. Garden visitors are encouraged to paint or color segments of the designs. Visitors may contribute to this project daily through August 25th. FREE with admission.
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Mackall Rd., St. Leonard 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Free admission. Beer and wine will be available for sale (cash only). Proceeds raised will benefit the friends of JPPM. No outside alcohol will be allowed. Guests are able to bring a picnic dinner to enjoy at the show. Rock the Dock Summer Concert Series Chesapeake Beach Resort & Spa4165 Mears Ave., Chesapeake Beach, 7 to 9:45 p.m. 866-312-5596 www.chesapeakebeachresortspa.com /live-music.htm Enjoy an evening of live music at the waterfront Boardwalk Cafe. Getting Started With Pastel Annmarie Garden, 10 a.m. to 12 noon Annmarie Gardens will present a a three-class series taught by Mary Ellen Carsley. This course is designed for the beginning and intermediate student interested in focusing their efforts on developing strong color skills through the medium of pastel and its various techniques. Students will also have the opportunity to hone their drawing and compositional skills as well. Cost is $70for non-members; $65 for members. Advanced registration required; please call 410-3264640 to register. Resume and Cover Letter Workshop Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley 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. Can You Dig It? Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way; Calvert Library Fairview Branch, Rt. 4 and Chaneyville Road, Owings 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. A fun program covering a variety of people, animals, and things that dig! The program features a related story, craft, and snack each week. For children from kindergarten to 5th grade. Registration not required, 410-257-2101
410-326-2042 ext. 41 to register. Rock the Dock Summer Concert Series: Beach Music Chesapeake Beach Resort & Spa4165 Mears Ave., Chesapeake Beach, 7 to 9:45 p.m. 866-312-5596 www.chesapeakebeachresortspa.comEnjoy an evening of live music at the waterfront Boardwalk Cafe. Kim Stone Scholarship Dinner Mexico Restaurant, Huntingtown Lunch or dinner. Well send an email reminder the week before with the flyer you will need to turn in. Getting Started With Pastel, Annmarie Garden, 10 a.m. to 12 noon Annmarie Gardens will present a a three-class series taught by Mary Ellen Carsley. This course is designed for the beginning and intermediate student interested in focusing their efforts on developing strong color skills through the medium of pastel and its various techniques. Students will also have the opportunity to hone their drawing and compositional skills as well. Cost is $70for non-members; $65 for members. Advanced registration required; please call 410-3264640 to register.
Friday, August 2
Bad Company performs at the Calvert Marine Mueseum PNC waterside Pavilion, 7:30 p.m. Bad Company with Paul Rodgers performs live at the Calvert Marine Museum! Tickets are on sale now for $47 and $57 and can be purchased by phone at 1-800787-9454, in person at Prince Frederick Ford/ Dodge (cash or check only), or online at www.calvertmarinemuseum.com. Become a Calvert Marine Museum member for special perks and the opportunity to purchase the best seats first next season at www.calvertmarinemuseum.com/membership. Ticket buyers will get a rare chance to hear the amazing voice of Bad Companys original lead singer Paul Rodgers perform live in Solomons at the PNC Waterside Pavilion at 7:30 p.m. Bad Company released a string of six albums, yielding international hits Cant Get Enough, Bad Company, Feel Like Makin Love, and many others penned by the main songwriters Paul Rodgers and Mick Ralphs. Original members Rodgers, Ralphs, and Kirke will be joined on stage by guitarist Howard Leese and bassist Todd Ronning (from Paul Rodgers solo band). Original bassist Boz Burrell passed away in 2006. Proceeds from the summer concert series support the education and preservation efforts of the Calvert Marine Museum. This event would not be possible without the generous support of many local businesses. Waterside 2013 sponsors include Prince Frederick Ford/Dodge, All American Harley-Davidson, Bay Weekly, Coors Light, Comcast, DirectMail.com, Holiday Inn Select Solomons, Isaacs Restaurant & Pub, Kelly Generator & Equipment, Inc., Leitch Heating & Air Conditioning, MetroCast, Quick Connections Answering Service, Inc., Roy Rogers-Solomons, Southern Maryland Newspapers, and 98 STAR FM.Gates open at 6:00 p.m. with music, food, and drinks available on site. Chairs and coolers are not permitted. For additional information or to purchase tickets, please visit the museums website at www.calvertmarinemuseum.com. To reach a staff member, please call 410-3262042, ext. 16, 17, or 18.
Thursday, August 1
Tour of the Maryland Archeological Conservation Laboratory Jefferson Patterson Park Museum, 10515 Mackall Rd., St. Leonard, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum (JPPM) is a place full of secrets waiting to be unearthed. Whether you come to hike our miles of trails, explore our Visitor Center full of interactive exhibits, or to enjoy one of our educational programs or events, you will leave with a greater appreciation for the land and the people who once lived here. JPPM is also the home of the Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory (MAC Lab), which houses over 8 million artifacts. Music in the Park: Featuring Dylan Galvin Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum, 10515
Wednesday, July 31
Wacky Wednesday Eco Warriors! 14200 Solomons Island Rd, Solomons, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Day camp for kids age 8 12. Spend your day plunging into the world of the salt marsh. Prepare to get dirty discovering all the wiggly and wild critters that live there. Play games, have adventures, and learn while having fun. Fee is $25; $20 for members. Call
Library Events
Thursday, August 1
Resume and Cover Letter Workshop Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley 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 Can You Dig It? Calvert Library Fairview Branch, Rt. 4 and Chaneyville Road, Owings 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. A fun program covering a variety of people, animals, and things that dig! The program features a related story, craft, and snack each week. For children from kindergarten to 5th grade. Registration not required. 410-257-2101 Can You Dig It? Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Learn about the world beneath your feet. Program features a related story, craft, and snack each week. For children from Kindergarten to 5th grade. Registration not required. 410535-0291 or 301-855-1862
Friday, August 2
On Pins & Needles Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way 1 to 4 p.m. Bring your quilting, needlework, knitting, crocheting, or other project for an afternoon of conversation and shared creativity. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862
Tuesday, August 6
Summer Fun Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, at the Northeast Community Center, 4075 Gordon Stinnett Ave., Chesapeake Beach 10 to 11 a.m. Magician Mike Rose presents Magic You Will Dig!-a magic show that is not like other magic shows. Mikes new show is created specifically for libraries and is designed to perfectly complement the Summer. 410-257-2411 Summer Fun Calvert Library Fairview Branch at Dunkirk Fire Department, 3170 West Ward Road, Dunkirk 2 to 3 p.m. Magician Mike Rose presents Magic You Will Dig!-a magic show that is not like other magic shows. Mikes new show is created specifically for libraries and is designed to perfectly complement the Summer. 410-257-2101 Tween Summer Bookfest Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way 6:30 to 8 p.m. 5th to 7th graders are invited to an evening of fun and free activities, discussion, and snacks themed around Jake and Lily by Jerry Spinelli. Please register. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862
Saturday, August 3
Brain Games: Mahjong, Scrabble & More Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way 12 to 3 p.m. Want to learn Mahjong? 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, August 5
Book Discussion Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick 7 to 8:30 p.m. Child 44 by Tom Rob Smith. This thriller novel features disgraced Agent Leo Demidov, who investigates a series of gruesome child murders in Joseph Stalins Soviet Union. 410535-0291 or 301-855-1862
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Apartment Rentals
Large 2BDRM apartment with sep kitchen and living room area. 20mins from Waldorf and Lexington Park. Electric included with monthly rent. Pets are allowed, no yard access. Price: $1200. Call 301-399-0413 or email bbmangel36@gmail.com. Prince Frederick, Maryland (Calvert County). Nice room in private home with 2 closets and storage area. Less than 1 mile to all shopping, and CSM. Public transportation across the street. Includes utilities, AC, WIFI, and cable. Available immediately. Call Rick 443968-4727. Rent: $600.00
Employment
Local Refuse Company is looking for a P/T Driver w/CDL class B for Roll-Off and rear load Trash Truck, must have a least 2 years experience. Some knowledge of heavy equipment good but not necessary. Must have own transportation. 301-855-3078. somdrecycling.com We are looking for a full time cashier/ receptionist to begin immediately! Seeking a very responsible, outgoing, self-motivated team player with great customer service skills! Experience is plus! We offer excellent benefits including health care, competitive salary (with experience), paid holidays/vacations and a fun work environment! If you are interested, please contact Turk at #301449-5900 or email your resume to turk@ clintoncycles.com.
Employment
Office Manager, 15 hours a week, proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, ability to work independently, and high level of written and verbal communication skills. Send your resume to calvertkids@chesapeake.net or to CCCY P.O. Box 138 St. Leonard, MD 20685
Carpenter needed for a local Home remodeling company. Must know all the aspects of home remodeling. Send resume to dipietricontractors@ hotmail.com or fax to (301)855-2584 General contractor seeks excavator, block & finisher for addition project in Calvert County. Applicants must pass background check and have at least 5 years experience. Subcontractors must be licensed and insured. Please call Mid Atlantic Contractors 410-414-3100.
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