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Calvert County Seeks Applicants

Interested in Serving on Advisory Boards and Commissions The Board of County Commissioners en-

courages citizens to provide input on the poli-cies that shape local government.

There are several vacancies to fill on the many boards, commissions and committees that offer Calvert County citizens an avenue to actively participate in the county commission-ers’ decision-making. These boards deal with health and welfare, social programs, environ-mental issues, agricultural preservations, eco-nomic development, tourism, architectural re-view, women's issues, elderly issues and others.

Calvert County residents who are regis-tered voters may apply. Applications may be obtained from the Commissioner’s Office (175 Main St., Room A203), any Calvert County public library or online at www.co.cal.md.us/GetInvolved.

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Calvert Hospice Hosts 26th Annual Festival of TreesCalvert Hospice held its biggest fundraiser of the year Nov. 28 through

30 – the 26th Annual Festival of Trees. The festival involved a number of vendors, including Calvert Kettle Corn

and ice cream from Mrs. Moo’s Corner from Spider Hall Farm. Tree spon-sors and decorators included Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant, Noah’s Ark Learning Center, and local Girl Scout troops.

Planning for the Festival of Trees began as early as March and April 2014. Sponsors and donors stepped up throughout the year to contribute to this year’s successful festival.

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The Town of Chesapeake Beach welcomed the holiday season with its annual “Light Up the Town” event, Sunday Nov. 30 at 6 p.m.

The annual tradition took place at the Chesapeake Beach Town Hall, where Mayor Bruce Wahl welcomed guests to the festivities and introduced Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus.

Wahl thanked the Public Works committee; the Chesa-peake Beach water park manager, Marilyn VanWagner and her staff; and Connie O’Dell, who organized the entire event.

Wahl also thanked Lester King, owner of Windmill Farms, and his crew who put all the decorations up in the town.

After Wahl thanked all those who contributed to mak-ing the event possible, the fifth grade band and strings from Beach Elementary School provided musical entertainment to attendees inside the town hall.

“Another part of the tradition of lighting up the town of Chesapeake Beach is the fifth grade band and strings from Beach Elementary School right here in town to come and provide us with some musical entertainment under the direction of Ms. Beeson and [principal] Dr. Shisler,” Wahl said to the large crowd.

After the band played some holiday favorites, guests made their way outside for the annual lighting, where Mrs. Claus “flipped the switch” to light up the town for the 2014 holiday season!

Guests were able to meet with Mr. and Mrs. Claus after the lighting ceremony; enjoy caroling; glitter art; and free refreshments.

The town will continue the holiday festivities with its annual “The Brightest Beacon on the Bay” contest from Dec. 1 through 12. Residents are encouraged to decorate their homes, townhouses, businesses, and boats in order to

compete in the contest. Prizes will be awarded to first, second and third place

contestants in each category, as well as, the grand prize of the “Brightest Beacon,” according to the Town of Chesa-peake Beach’s website.

Judging will take place Monday Dec. 15 after dusk, according to the website.

If you wish to enter into “The Brightest Beacon on the Bay” contest email Connie O’Dell at [email protected] or call the Chesapeake Beach Town Hall at 410-257-2230.

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During this time, beneficiaries can either join or make changes to their existing Prescription or Medicare Advantage Plan coverage

in three ways: Call 1-800-Medicare or 1-800-633-4227 and speak with one of their representatives who can assist in your plan search.

Go to Medicare’s Interactive Website: www.medicare.gov and use the Prescription Drug Plan Finder, which will allow you to enroll online, once you complete your search for the best plan. Make an Appointment with the Calvert County Office on Aging’s State Health Insurance Program 410-535-4606 or 301-855-1170 Make an appointment for a complete Benefits Check-up ensuring that you are optimizing all of your Medicare options. Ann Newton, Liz Leclair & Amy Boucher, SHIP Counselors


On Monday, Dec. 1 at 1:40 a.m., six volunteer fire-fighters from the Solomons Volunteer Fire Department responded to 277 Chestnut Drive in Lusby for a report of a shed on fire.

The blaze caused $750 in damage to the 10 by 10 wood shed, which authorities confirmed was owned by Marvin Buck. The firefighters were able to extinguish the fire within five minutes, according to a report from the Office of the State Fire Marshal.

According to officials, the origin of the fire was the

interior of the shed and the preliminary cause of the blaze is currently under investigation.

According to Deputy State Fire Marshal McMahon, who responded to the scene, the “small shed and contents inside were completely destroyed by the fire.”

No injuries were reported and no arrests have been made at this time.

Anyone with information pertaining to this incident is encouraged to contact the Office of the State Fire Mar-shal, Southern Region, at 443-550-6831.

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Fire in Lusby The 30th annual Solomons Christmas Walk will be bigger and

better than ever, with the addition of a Christmas Bazaar and an ex-tra day of festivities. The holiday tradition, presented by the Solo-mons Business Association, will be the weekend of Dec. 4 through 7 and will feature candlelit streets, festive storefronts and homes, a lighted boat parade and breakfast with Santa.

“For 30 years, this has been our gift to the community,” said SBA Board Member and Christmas Walk Chair Vandy Young, with BlueShift Marketing. “This favorite event for many is a signature event of the SBA, and this year we are adding a Christmas Craft Bazaar in addition to all the time-treasured traditions we’ve always enjoyed.”

The weekend of activities will kick off with the announcement of the winners of the best decorated Solomons’ homes and busi-nesses at the Solomons Ice Castle Gala, which will benefit the local HeartFELT efforts of Solomons United Methodist Church. This is a ministry for Feeding Empty Little Tummies in the area, and the event will include a canned goods drive. The Gala evening is open to the public and begins at 6 p.m., Dec. 4 at the Kingfisher’s Restaurant. Tickets are $30 per person. Reservations are requested by Dec. 3 at 410-394-0236.

Friday’s events will include Santa arriving by fire truck, pro-vided by Solomons Volunteer Fire Department, for the annual light-ing of the tree located at the Solomons Riverwalk Pavilion. The Christmas tree from Chesapeake Bounty is decorated and main-tained by the Solomons Civic Association and the Solomons United Methodist Church. In addition, luminaries filled and staged by Boy Scout Troop 451 and Our Lady Star of the Sea Youth Group will line the streets.

Friday’s opening ceremony will be followed by children’s ac-tivities and Christmas crafts at Calvert Marine Museum from 6 to 9 p.m. A free puppet show, “Pigs at the Pole,” presented by the Blue Sky Puppet Theatre will begin at 7 p.m. at Our Lady Star of the Sea Church.

Saturday’s evening activities begin at 6 p.m. Weather condi-tions permitting, the Lighted Boat Parade, coordinated by the Patux-ent River Sail and Power Squadron, Solomons Island Yacht Club, Solomons Yachting Center, Sail Solomons and Zahniser’s Yachting Center, will begin at dusk at the Solomons Yachting Center and end along the boardwalk at approximately 7:15 p.m. Sail and power boats are welcome, and a captain’s meeting covering the route, safety is-sues and rules for judging will begin at 5:15 p.m. at the Solomons Yachting Center. The parade can be easily viewed from many of the restaurants and establishments on Back Creek or the Patuxent River boardwalk. For information, contact Lisa Batchelor Frailey at [email protected] or 410-326-4917.

Offered both Dec. 5 and 6, in addition to the holiday shopping atmosphere at Solomons’ businesses will be P.A.W.S. pet adoptions at Carmen’s Gallery and a live nativity scene weather permitting at Our Lady Star of the Sea.

The Calvert Marine Museum will be open and free to the pub-lic both evenings as well, from 6 to 9 p.m., with holiday delights, entertainment, Santa and holiday crafts.

Families can enjoy Annmarie Garden in Lights, opening Dec. 5 at Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center, from 6 to 9 p.m., weather permitting. The light show continues nightly through Jan. 3 except for Dec. 8-10 and 24-25. For information, visit www.an-nmariegarden.org.

Sunday’s events begin with Breakfast with Santa at Isaac’s Restaurant from 8 to 11 a.m. Cost is $7 for adults and $5 for children ages 10 and younger. Children must be accompanied by an adult and reservations are required by calling 410-326-6311.

The Christmas Bazaar will be open midday, Dec. 5 and be open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Dec. 6 and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 7.

Other activities occurring in Solomons over the weekend in-clude the 2014 Jingle Bell 5K Run/Walk for Arthritis as well as a Christmas Pub Crawl to benefit the United Way of Calvert County. The race/walk will be at 8:30 a.m., Dec. 6, with walkers and runners encouraged to wear a holiday themed costume and to tie bells to their shoelaces as they raise funds to fight arthritis. For information contact Lisa Boccia at [email protected] or 1-800-365-3811. The Christmas Pub Crawl is hosted by Kingfishers and Solomons Pier, Dec. 7, with the opportunity to cast ballots for United Way of Calvert County Mardi Gras candidates Eric Faughnan and Stephanie Cor-ley. For information, contact Kingfishers, 410-394-0236.

For a complete map, showing parking and the schedule of events, visit www.solomonsmaryland.com/solomons-christmas-walk.html. For information on activities in Solomons as well as local shopping, dining and lodging, visit http://www.solomonsmaryland.com/. Sponsorships are available by contacting SBA Board Member Thomas Bird with Wells Fargo Advisors at 410-897-5718 or [email protected]. For vendor information on the bazaar con-tact Jenn Stotler at 301-247-7611 or [email protected] Business Association Press Release.

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Thursday, December 4, 2014 6The Calvert County TimesLocalNews Neighbors Helping Neighbors

Partners in Care Promotes Community BuildingBy Sarah MillerStaff Writer

The Calvert Pines Senior Center re-cently welcomed the newest branch of Part-ners in Care to Calvert County.

Site Coordinator for Partners in Care Pamela Williams said the senior center was instrumental in getting Partners in Care an office in Calvert County.

Partners in Care started in Anne Arun-del County and has expanded to include branches in Frederick, Caroline and Talbot counties. The organization’s mission is to help seniors age independently in their own

homes. If a Partners in Care member be-gins to show signs that they are no longer capable of caring for themselves, there are procedures in place to connect them with resources and contact members of their families, Williams said.

Partners in Care facilitates door to door ride services, among other things. Mem-bers don’t pay for the services. Instead, Williams helps members who receives ser-vices find a way to repay the favor to the community using their own talents.

“To be a member means you’ll give and you’ll receive,” Williams said.

Everyone has a skill they can use, she said. One woman she met recent-ly was no longer able to drive and needed help with transpor-tation. She said she had no hob-bies she could use to give back to the community, but she did have a background in administration and very neat handwriting. She now writes and sends birthday cards to local Partners in Care participants, Williams said.

Williams’s position is funded through a Ride Partners grant, which pays for 20 hours per week. Williams is in the office Mondays and Wednes-days from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and spends the rest of her time

making connections in the community and get-ting people the help they need.

“All it takes is one connection, then it’s like a ripple effect,” Williams said.

One such connection was with a local Rotary Club. Williams reached out to Rotary Club of Prince Frederick Presi-dent Phil Campbell ask-ing if they would be in-terested in offering some helping hands to do yard work for a Partners in Care member.

Campbell “rallied a group of his fel-low Rotarian’s who helped by raking and blowing all of the leaves out of the mem-ber’s yard. Our member greatly appreci-ates this help since working in his yard is not as easy as it used to be,” Williams said.

She is looking for volunteers to staff the office on additional days and times. For more information, call 410-535-5305 or email [email protected].

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The Rotary Club of Prince Frederick rakes leaves for a Partners in Care member.



By Emily CharlesContributing Writer

A lot of people love to read, and local authors like Em Perna are doing their best to make sure that those people never run out of books. Perna’s book “Grant Me,” promises an interesting adventure filled with characters you’ll enjoy.

“A single mom to a son with special needs, Neva Mathews relies on her wit and best friend to survive—and never dreamed she’d find romance after losing her child-hood love. But as she lowers her defenses, will it cost her her life? ‘Grant Me,’ the debut novel by Prince Frederick author Em Perna, intertwines laughs with suspense and crafts en-dearingly flawed characters. Through the story’s twists and turns, each struggles to move beyond violence in their past that threatens once again,” reads a synopsis provided by Chief Copywriter/Publicist of Bohlsen Group, Mandy Bray.

Perna, proud to have published her first novel, still con-siders herself a largely accidental author.

“I’m a reader, I never considered myself a writer, but one day I had all these people in my head and I came home and instead of picking up my Kindle I picked up my com-puter and I ended up writing this story…It was a total ac-cident,” Perna said.

While her talent in writing may be accidental, it also comes very naturally to Perna.

“I didn’t have an inspiration for writing it [“Grant Me”]. Literally, these people came into my head, this story, and these people evolved out of nothing. I don’t know how to explain it any better than that! It just flows how I want it to go, and I write a few chapters and I go back and I say, ‘Wait a minute, she shouldn’t have said that.’ My characters seem to speak for themselves and I just plunk it out.”

Perna holds a sturdy position as a self published au-thor, but that isn’t the only position she holds. She is also the mother to three children, including one set of twins, and worked hard to balance her motherly duties with her passion to write.

“I wrote this book over the summer, and that was chal-lenging because there were days when I had this feeling, where I just had to get my thoughts down onto paper—or computer— and you know, it’s summer, so my kids are like, ‘Mom, let’s go! Let’s go play!’ There were a few days where I kept going, ‘Go play, go play, I have to finish this!’ I had to get it out,” Perna stated. Her balancing act paid off, as “Grant Me,” the first in a series, was published by Author-House in September of this year.

“I started in June and it was published in the beginning of September. I finished the actual writing of the book at the beginning of August, but I found an editor and we worked on fixing a few issues together, so that took time,” Perna said.

Perna took time writing and editing, but she also took a little time to worry. Would publish-ing her book be difficult? Perhaps not!

“It was easier than I thought it was going to be. I think I spooked my-self out quite a bit as far as the publication process. I had asked several people how you do this, and everybody said, ‘Oh, you’re never going to get published, it’s never going to happen,’ but I found this company that self-publishes books. So they took it and published it!”

The publication of her debut novel has been a surreal, door opening experience, especially concerning the rela-tionships Perna has since made.

“It’s a surreal feeling. It’s hard to explain the feeling that I got, because they send you your first book, before it’s actually on the shelves, and I remember opening the mail-box and holding it and being like, ‘Wow, this is my story, I created this.’ It’s a surreal feeling to know that others are out there reading my work,” Perna said, “It has opened doors in making relationships with other people that are in the same boat that I’m in.”

Currently, Perna is in the process of writing her second and third novels, one of which will be part of the “Grant Me” series.

“This is a series, but there are no cliff hangers. There’s a set of characters in this book, and a set of characters in this book, but there are also supporting characters that are the same. There is a happily ever after in each book. The third book that I’m writing is more of a personal book, kind of about personal things that I’m going through, but it’s going to be a love story,” Perna said.

Perna is looking forward to her future in writing, and encourages other aspiring writers to follow their dreams of publication.

“If you want to do it, do it. You can do it! It’s doable! If it’s something that speaks to you and it’s something that needs to be written, do it. It can happen, it’s really not a hard process once you’ve got your book written. I think that was my biggest issue, I was so afraid of the censure or the nega-tive feedback, and I had to get over the fact that if someone doesn’t like it, it’s okay, not everybody’s going to like it,” Perna said.

“Grant Me,” Perna’s first novel, is available on amazon.com and in Barnes & Noble. Be sure to pick up a copy!

To learn more about Em Perna or her novel “Grant Me,” visit Perna’s Facebook page: Author Em Perna, or contact Mandy Bray at 317-602-7137.

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Thursday, December 4, 20149 The Calvert County Times Cops & CourtsMan Sentenced to Six Years

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On Monday, Dec. 1 Calvert Coun-ty Circuit Court Judge Mark Chandlee sentenced Lyle Stepney, 23, of Hun-tingtown, to six years at the Division of Correction (DOC) in Hagerstown.

Police charged Stepney with at-tempted robbery, first-degree burglary, third-degree burglary and second-de-gree assault.

Stepney accepted a plea deal; exempting all charges, except second-degree assault.

Assistant State’s Attorney Kath-ryn Marsh requested Judge Chandlee sentenced Stepney to seven years at the Division of Correction given his five prior assaults.

“The fact is Mr. Stepney loses control and assaults people on the streets of Calvert County,” she stated to the judge.

Marsh stated the victim in the assault sustained severe injury to the face and head and the blows to the face caused the victim to lose complete vi-sion in his eye.

She stated the victim was taken to Calvert Memorial Hospital, but was then flown to John Hopkins for further treatment. She stated doctors said the lost of vision was due to a rupture in the eye.

“This is life-changing,” she argued.

C.T. Wilson, Stepney’s attorney, stated the seven-year sentence was “over-kill.”

“I don’t believe justice is locking him up for seven years…he shows re-morse on a daily basis; he’s not a danger to the community,” Wilson argued.

Wilson then stated his client was constantly bullied and “decided to fight back.”

“My client is worth saving,” he continued.

During court, Judge Chandlee gave Stepney a chance to speak for himself. Stepney stated he completed an anger management program and said he has been changing.

“I did not strike him to hurt him or to beat him down. I just wasn’t in the right mind-set,” Stepney stated. “I’ve never been a fighter, but getting beat

down my whole life, I’ve become one. I don’t want to be a fighter anymore; I just want to be a normal person. I just want to live; I never meant to hurt anyone.”

“I want someone to help me and I don’t think jail is going to help me. In my mind, I’ve been in jail my whole life,” he continued.

Judge Chandlee stated he does feel some sympathy for the defendant, but he said he could not overlook the injury that occurred in the assault.

“The fact of the matter is, regard-less of the situation, you were unable to control the rage you had. You’ve been in bad situations and handled them wrong,” he explained.

Upon his release from the Divi-sion of Correction, Stepney will be on five years of probation; the first three years will be supervised. Stepney was order to pay court costs of $145 during his probation period.

Judge Chandlee put a hold on the payment of the restitution, which was the victim’s medical bills, totaling $26,997.28.

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On Monday, Dec. 1 Calvert County Circuit Court Judge Mark Chandlee denied the early release of inmate Dorothy Mundy.

Mundy is currently serving an 18-month sentence at the Calvert County Detention Center for conspiracy to distribute a narcotic; she was sentenced on Sept. 26.

Brendan Callahan, Mundy’s attorney, requested Judge Chandlee suspend the remainder of her sentence in order for her to return to Wisconsin to live with her parents.

“She has been significantly punished…I’d advise you suspend the remainder of the sentence,” Callahan argued.

Assistant State’s Attorney Kathryn Marsh requested Judge Chandlee “stick with the sentence on Sept. 26,” she argued it was best for the community for Mundy to remain incarcerated. Marsh also stated Mundy was not a resident of Wisconsin and claimed the state could deny her entry.

Mundy claimed she received a telephone call Monday, Nov. 24 and stated to the court her two children are no longer living with her ex-husband and claimed, “he’s beat my kids and broke my daughter’s ankle.”

Mundy claimed her mother is currently taking care of her two children, ages 16 and 14, but said her mother cannot gain permanent custody of the minors.

“I have to return home to gain custody of my kids or they will put them in foster care,” she stated to the court.

“All I’ve done is cry since Monday…I may never get them back,” she pleaded to the judge.

Judge Chandlee told Mundy if Wisconsin was not deeming her mother an appropriate guardian for her children then he is hesitate to return Mundy to Wisconsin.

“I’m extremely worried about that,” Chandlee stated. “I understand what you’re telling me about the problems

you’re having, but these problems are your own doing,” he continued. “I think it would be appropriate for you to remain incarcerated.”

Mundy has a reset date on Feb 2, which gives her an-other opportunity to request an early release. Judge Chandlee told Mundy her parents have to be present in court for him to consider an early release.

“I would like some assurance you’re going back to Wis-consin,” he explained.

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On Monday, Dec. 1 Calvert County Circuit Court Judge Mark Chandlee denied the early release of inmate Michael Richardson.

Richardson was sentenced to 18 months for second-degree assault at the Calvert County Detention Center.

Richardson is scheduled to enter into the Jail Sub-stance Abuse Program (JSAP) this week, which is a reha-bilitation program provided through the Calvert County Detention Center, but the defendant requested to enter into a different rehabilitation program.

“I’m not asking you for a way out of jail,” he stated to the judge. “Today I’m just trying to address my issues and I’m trying to get back into my kid’s life,” Richardson said.

Richardson stated he completed JSAP three times and felt the program would not help him stay sober. Richardson stated during a stint at the Division of Correction he be-came addicted to heroin.

“If I don’t fit the drug criteria I don’t know who does. I’m just trying to save my life. I don’t know how we can do this – I just want rehab,” Richardson stated.

“I want to get clean for me and finish my life with my children…my son graduates this year and I want to be standing outside that building,” he pleaded.

Assistant State’s Attorney Kathryn Marsh argued if Richardson “was serious about getting sober he will com-plete the JSAP program and do the aftercare program.”

She also argued Judge Chandlee gave Richardson “the greatest gift” of sentencing him to 18 months in order for him to get into the JSAP program.

Judge Chandlee ultimately agreed with the assistant state’s attorney and stated he wanted to see how well Rich-ardson does in the JSAP program.

“You need some long-term help and I’m going to let the JSAP program do its thing; I have some confidence the JSAP program can help you,” he explained.

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‘Twas the early morning hours in Port Republic when a charter bus lumbered to a halt outside the cot-tage rental office. Gomez, acting as the advance man for the occupants, climbed down from the all-coach bus and rapped on the office door. Presently, a sleepy-eyed woman named Sue appeared with a kerchief covering her hair, holding a lit candle.

“Howdy!” Gomez exclaimed.Sue looked bewildered. “Do I know you?” she

asked.“I’m your cousin,” Gomez replied. “My friends

and I are here for our rooms.”Sue eyed the 60-seat bus with disbelief.“My husband and I can’t possibly accommodate

everyone in your party,” she said.“That’s what the haters in Congress have been say-

ing,” Gomez replied.“How will you be paying?” Sue asked. “We accept

all major credit cards.”“I have an Executive Order signed by President

Barack Obama,” Gomez said, as he reached into the pocket of his denim jacket.

“The cottages are ours now. You and your husband have 30 days to vacate.”

Sue stared incredulously at the parched document Gomez was proffering.

“But . . . You didn’t build this business!” Sue sputtered.

“Weren't you listening to Obama’s speech?” Go-mez countered.

“According to him, you and your husband didn’t build it, either.”

“You didn’t develop Port Republic, you didn’t pave the roads. A State Highway crew – people just like me – did that. This is land the white man stole from the indigenous people. So, how can you charge rent on it?”

About that time, Sheriff Mike Evans arrived.“Sheriff Evans, thank God you’re here!” Sue said.

“Tell these people our cottages are not FLOPHOUSES!“Some people thing this country is a flophouse,

Mam’'” Evans replied.“This Executive Order appears to be valid. ”“We have rights,” Sue insisted.“Apparently you haven’t been reading the new

Common Core curriculum,” Evans said. “According to the worksheets the teachers here in Calvert County are handing out to students, rights are really privileges the government extends to citizens that can be taken away if they misbehave or don’t clean their rooms. This Ex-ecutive Order trumps any deed you have on file at the courthouse.”

Just then, Marcus Brooks, the bank loan officer who moonlights as a Dejay arrived in his station wag-on, lights flashing.

“Where’s the party?” Marcus asked.“It’s at Jack R. Smith’s crib in Annapolis,” Gomez

replied.“My man, Obama, is crafting another Executive

Order as we speak. Old Smith doesn’t know it, but his free dental, health insurance, and unbelievably gener-ous benefit package are about to be ours. Let’s roll!"

Edward C. DavenportDrum Point, Md.

Project EHCO, the home-less shelter in Calvert County recently celebrated its 5th An-niversary in their new building on Main Street in Prince Fred-erick. We are thankful to the community that not only sup-port us during the Holiday Sea-son, but also those who support our mission throughout the rest of the year. As Thanksgiving draws near, we reflect on those whose generous hearts and happy spirits encourage and in-spire us to continue our mission of sheltering the homeless and help them to regain their foot-ing in life.

The ECHO House relies on our community partners in dif-ferent capacities. We are privi-leged to be a focus of the gener-osity of many concerned hearts in the community. Here’s to Mrs. Charlotte Wilkening, the Scotts, the VanReese family, and others who make regular and unscheduled donations of paper products and household goods, the 22 faith communi-ties who provide over 27,000 terrific meals a year, civic orga-nizations, Boys and Girl Scouts and Clubs, our all-volunteer-dedicated Board of Directors, the small group leaders and the

volunteers who read to the chil-dren, those who attend to sup-port our traditional Empty Bowl Supper and/or 5K Turkey Trot, the former resident of ECHO who donates the services of his landscaping company, the local media who promote our events and publish our editorials, com-munity schools both private and public, Community Resources and it’s Agency affiliates, our Corporate sponsors, The Unit-ed Way of Calvert County, the partnering agencies and min-istries who co-sponsor events by donating their space and ac-commodations, and the count-

less others who collectively donated over 5,000 volunteer hours last year alone.

Here’s to giving thanks to all of Calvert County. You are our motivation to help those who need a boost to get back on their feet and allow us to partner with

the community to ensure the greatest outcomes for success. For that, we are thankful to all of you.

Trisha GipsonExecutive Director, Project

ECHO, Inc.Prince Frederick, Md.


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One year ago, Kathy and Philip Mancini moved to Lusby. Shortly after their move, they decided to open Kathy’s Bella Scarpa, an upscale boutique, of-fering quality shoes and accessories for men and women alike. As of Dec. 1, the Mancinis took ownership of the tailoring and alterations shop next door to the shoe store, giving the ability to keep a person looking stylish from head to toe.

The alteration shop, P&K Cleaners and Tailoring, is a drop off point for dry cleaning. Kathy and her mother, Carmen Ramirez, will be doing the tailoring and alteration work.

Being a family run business has been a large contribution to the success of Kathy’s Bella Scarpa, Kathy said. Be-

cause she is at the store every day, she gets the chance to know her custom-ers and they get to know her. Southern Maryland is welcoming to small busi-nesses, she said, and the community typically supports individuals making the effort to strike out on their own.

Kathy’s goal is to continue to grow her business, starting with offering custom embroidery work in 2015. She also plans to offer pickup services in the future, making dry cleaning more convenient.

For more information, visit www.facebook.com/kathysbellascarpa or call 410-231-2189. Kathy’s Bella Scarpa is located at 11734 Rousby Hall Road in Lusby.

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At their Annual Meeting and Awards Program held on October 27th, the Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse, Inc. (CAASA) elected officers for 2014-2015. CAASA will be led by Debbie Mister, President; Janet Bateman, Vice-President; William Smith, Treasurer; and Barbara Brown, Secretary. These outstanding volunteers were chosen by the board of Directors and members to assist CAASA in attaining its mission of “involving the entire community in promoting a healthy environment free of alcohol and other drug abuse.”

In addition, CAASA honored over 60 individuals, local businesses, and com-munity groups for their alcohol and other drug prevention efforts in Calvert County. CAASA’s highest honor, the Eagle Award, was rewarded in four categories and pre-sented to:

• Business Eagle Award- Floral Expressions

• Bateman Community Eagle Award – Southern Maryland Young Marines

• Education Eagle Award – Jen Bruno, Patuxent High School

• CAASA Board of Director’s Ea-gle Award – Debbie Mister

All award recipients are leaders in our community who worked tirelessly to promote CAASA’s prevention efforts in Calvert County. This was done through numerous program partnerships and vol-unteer efforts.

For more information regarding the Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse, Inc. or to become a member, please call 410-535-3733.


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The Calvert Alliance Against Sub-stance Abuse, Inc. (CAASA) is pleased to announce this year’s Mini-Grant re-cipients. These recipients received ap-proximately $3,500 in funding to imple-ment alcohol and other drug prevention activities or programs in Calvert County.

As a method to encourage the com-munity to become involved in alcohol and other drug abuse prevention, CAA-SA awards funds to local community organizations/groups. Applicants must show they will implement an activity or program that will address the problem of alcohol and other drug abuse. The Board of Directors is excited that this year’s recipients will take a proactive stance against substance abuse in Cal-vert County by sponsoring programs or providing educational materials for the county’s youth and adult populations.

For more information regarding the Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse, Inc. or to become a member, please call 410-535-3733.

2014 Mini Grant Recipients • Beach Elementary School – Funding provid-

ed for the “Second Step” Program, which fo-cuses on enhancing social emotional learning.

• Barstow Elementary School – Funding provided for the “Second Step” Program, which focuses on enhancing

social emotional learning.

• Collaborative for Children and Youth – Funding for the “F.U.E.L. Youth Empowerment

Rally”.

• Calvert Middle School – Sponsor Red Ribbon Week activities

• Calvert Optimist Club – Sponsor “Shop with a Cop”.

• Huntingtown Elementary School – Funding provided for the “Why Try” Program, which focuses on increasing a student’s ability

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Bayside Auto Group in Prince Frederick donated $7,200 to End Hunger In Calvert County. This donation came from their month long fundraiser to support the organization. For every car sold during the month of October, the dealership donated $50 to feeding local families.

This donation will provide 360 meals for Calvert Coun-ty families.

“Back in July, End Hunger In Calvert County purchased over 3,000 turkey’s for the upcoming holiday season,” says Rev. Robert P. Hahn CEO of End Hunger In Calvert County. “At the time we didn’t know how they would get paid for but we knew that families would need them. This donation just answered the question, and now families will be able to have dinner together - not a soup kitchen - but in their own home.”

“Over the years, community involvement and partici-pation has been one of the biggest motivators for myself as well as our entire team at Bayside Auto Group,” says Andrew

Wanamaker Controller for Bayside Auto Group. “Our team was extremely excited to partake in End Hunger in Calvert County month because we not only understood that every car we sold represented a local family, but we got a chance to show how passionate we are for our community in Calvert County. We are very proud to be in this community and love being able to make a real difference for real people.”

About End Hunger In Calvert County:

EHCC is an association of over 50 businesses, 23 Feed-ing Organizations, 26 churches and community groups unit-ed behind the goal of ending hunger in our county. For

For more information visit us online at www.endhun-gercalvert.org

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SENIOR LIVING

Friends of Calvert County Seniors, Inc. (FCCS)FCCS is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving

the quality of life for qualified Calvert County seniors by provid-ing funds which assist them to remain independent when gov-ernment or grant funds are insufficient. FCCS is seeking board members. FCCS is also seeking a volunteer to update their web-site. If interested, contact Susan Justice at the Office on Aging at 410-535-4606 or 301-855-1170. Visit their website at http://friend-sofccseniors.googlepages.com.

Ceramics ClassesCeramics classes are offered at all three senior centers from

9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. on the following days: Mondays and Tues-days at North Beach Senior Center; Wednesdays and Fridays at Calvert Pines Senior Center; Tuesdays (without instruction) and Thursdays at Southern Pines Senior Center. Small fees apply for purchasing pieces and firing.

Holiday PartiesGood food and entertainment will be provided at this year’s

holiday parties, Friday, December 12. For more information and to register, call Calvert Pines, 410-535-4606 or 301-855-1170; North Beach, 410-257-2549; Southern Pines, 410-586-2748. Pre-register by December 5.

Calvert Pines Senior Center (CPSC) Bid on purses, jewelry and accessories at the Purse Auction,

Friday, December 5, beginning at 12:30 p.m. A preview of auc-tion items will be available beginning at 10 a.m.

Enjoy an Eggnog Happy Hour and holiday cookies, Wednesday, December 10, 12:30 p.m.

Get into the spirit of the holidays and watch the classic mov-ie, A Christmas Story, Thursday, December 11, 12:30 p.m.

North Beach Senior Center (NBSC) Watch the movie, Pearl Harbor, which depicts the attack

that led to WWII, Friday, December 5, 10 a.m.Enjoy some Holiday Fun and Games, Tuesday, December

9, 10:30 a.m. Prizes will be given to the winners!Don’t forget to purchase your raffle tickets for a chance to

win a homemade Christmas quilt. Drawing will be held Friday, December 12. Tickets are one for $1 or six for $5. Proceeds ben-efit the North Beach Senior Center.

Southern Pines Senior Center (SPSC) Test your knowledge and learn interesting facts about the

attack on Pearl Harbor, Monday, December 8, 11 a.m.Don’t struggle through the holidays alone. Join Melinda

from Hospice for support and strategies for managing the holi-days, Tuesday, December 9, 1 p.m.

Laugh with us as we watch the hilarious movie, The Santa Claus, and enjoy a yummy dessert, Wednesday, December 10, 1 p.m.

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 reservation 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, Dec. 8Lemon Herb Chicken, Wild Rice, Wheat Bread, Spinach, Man-darin Oranges

Tuesday, Dec. 9Pork BBQ on Bun, Baked Beans, Cole Slaw, Lemon Bar

Wednesday, Dec. 10Tuna Salad Sandwich, Wheat Bread, Vegetable Soup, Banana, Brownie

Thursday, Dec. 11Fried Chicken, Sweet Potatoes, Collard Greens, Whole Wheat Bread, Jell-O with Fruit

Friday, Dec. 12Chicken Cordon Bleu, Wild Rice, Salad with Veggies, Navy Bean Soup, Green Beans Almandine, Christmas Cookies

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Community Bayside Chevrolet Donates $7,200 to End Hunger in Calvert County

Christmas in Washington Bus Trip with Calvert Library

JPPM Wreath Workshops

Donation will provide meals for 360 Calvert County Families

Have you always wanted to visit the National Christmas Tree in Washington D.C. but worried about where to park? Worry no more! Calvert Library On the Go is sponsoring a bus trip to experience Christmas in Washington on Sunday, December 28, 3-8 pm. The cost per person is $15.

Pick up will be at the Sunderland Park N Ride at 3 pm. The first stop will be at Union Station to see the Norwegian Christmas Tree and the Train Display. The food court has many options for meals!

Then on to the National Christmas on the Ellipse and the Pathway of Peace, which consists of 56 smaller, deco-rated trees representing all 50 states, five territories, and the District of Columbia. While there, you can also enjoy a Yule log, a large-scale model train and a Christmas manger.

The library must register 34 people by December 20 for the trip to happen. Please register in person at any Calvert Library.

On Saturday, Dec. 6, Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum (JPPM) in St. Leonard will host a Holiday Wreath making workshop. Plant materials from the estate gardens of Point Farm, located on the grounds of JPPM, will be used to create the wreath. The materials will include magnolia, boxwood, holly, pine, pine cones and magnolia seed pods. Finishing touches such as ribbons, bows and other orna-mentation are included in the price. There are two sessions being offered, 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Session size is limited and advance reservations are required. Fee for the workshop is $25 or $20 for members of The Friends of JPPM. For informa-tion or registration, please call 410-586-8501 or email [email protected].


Factors to Consider Before Selling Your Home

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Selling a home is no small under-taking. It often pays to be patient when putting a property up for sale, but wait-ing for an acceptable offer can be stress-ful, especially for those homeown-ers who have already found their next homes.

Because so much tends to be rid-ing on the decision of whether or not to sell a home, homeowners would be wise to consider the following factors before putting that “For Sale” sign in their front yards.

• Motivation: Many homeowners sell their homes because their families are growing and they have outgrown their current residences. Others may recognize a seller’s real estate market and want to strike while the iron is hot, while still others might be moving for a new job. The factors that motivate homeowners to sell their homes vary with each individual case, but prospec-tive sellers should keep in mind that moving can be expensive, and finding a new home may not be so easy, nor is the grass necessarily greener on the other side. When deciding if now is the best time to sell your home, make sure you will be selling for the right reason. That can make the often trying process of selling a home a lot easier to handle.

• Market: The local real estate mar-ket is another factor to consider when deciding whether or not to sell your home. A home is a significant invest-ment, and you want to earn as substan-tial a return on that investment as pos-sible. Selling when the market is strug-gling will make your investment less valuable. Research recently sold homes in your neighborhood to get an idea of how much you can expect to get if you sold your home in the current market. It might be worth it to sell now, or it might pay off to be patient and wait until the market rebounds.

• Kids: Selling your home will impact your family just like it will im-pact your bottom line. Unless you plan

to move down the street or to another home in your community, selling may mean you and your family no longer see your friends and neighbors. That can be a difficult adjustment, especially for school-aged kids who will have to adjust to a new school. The potentially nega-tive impact that selling can have on your children may not be worth the finan-cial benefits of selling, so the decision of whether or not to sell should not be taken lightly by homeowners who also happen to be parents.

• Quality of life: It can be difficult to turn down an opportunity to make a lot of money on your real estate investment. But if you plan to sell and move further away from your office and your friends and family, the financial windfall you earn when selling your home may not be worth the sacrifices you have to make in order to earn that money. Studies have shown that longer commutes can elevate stress levels, and even the most afford-able property may not be worth moving to if you won’t be able to enjoy the home with your friends and family.

When deciding whether or not to sell their homes, many homeowners make the decision a strictly financial one. But there is more than money to consider when deciding if now is the right time to sell your home.

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Thursday, December 4, 2014 18The Calvert County TimesFeature StoryProposed Legislative

Package Raises ConcernsBy Sarah MillerStaff Writer

Following the General Election, more than 50 sitting senators and delegates statewide were defeated by chal-lengers, who will be sworn in at the General Assembly on Jan. 13, 2015. In Calvert County, there are two brand new commissioners to be sworn in on Dec. 16. Despite all the changeover, some things still need to get done. Preparing for the 2015 Legislative Session is one of those things.

The Calvert Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) met with Delegates Tony O’Donnell (R-29) and Mark Fish-er (R-27C), Delegate Elect Michael Jackson (D-27B) and Senator Thomas V. “Mike” Miller (D-27) on Dec. 2 to dis-cuss the 12 proposals on the 2015 Legislative Package for Calvert County.

One of the proposals is a $25 excise tax to be added to the annual property tax bill of each property in the County not served by public water or paying the minimum service charge for water service in the instance of an unimproved property. The tax would go toward improvements for fire suppression systems, according to Department of Public Works Deputy Director of Enterprise Fund Operations Mark Willis.

Calvert County has 700 fire hydrants, some of which are 70 years old or more. It can be costly to bring hydrants up to modern standards and make them safe, Willis said, and the hydrants are just a small part of the fire suppression system. Funding from the excise tax would also be used to add redundancy to water mains so if there is a problem with one main it can be isolated and fixed without inter-ruption to water availability. One example he gave was at Calvert Memorial Hospital – the hospital is served by one water main and the shopping center across the street is served by a different main. The problem is if there is any sort of issue south of the hospital that requires the main to be shut off, the hospital and all hydrants in the area would lose water availability. A project the tax could help fund would be connecting the two water mains, creating a re-dundant system.

The tax would not pay for fire department equipment, but it will give them a more reliable fire suppression system to work with.

“They could have the best fire trucks in the world, if we don’t have the best infrastructure, what good is it,” Wil-lis asked.

The majority of water fire suppression comes from town centers, which make up a small geographic percent of Calvert County, Willis said. Anybody paying to be on public water and sewer or a community system, such as in North Beach, Chesapeake Beach and the Chesapeake Ranch Estates would be exempt from the new excise tax because they already pay into the maintenance of fire sup-pression systems.

There are roughly 20,600 lots that would be affected by the bill, according to Deputy Director of Finance and Budget Joan Thorp, and the tax would bring in approxi-mately $515,000.

Both O’Donnell and County Commissioner Evan K. Slaughenhoupt Jr. are against the proposed excise tax.

During the General Election, all the candidates just stood before voters and promised to hold taxes level if they couldn’t find ways to decrease tax rates, O’Donnell said

“[The tax is] not happening with this delegate’s sup-port,” he said.

Slaughenhoupt said he is concerned that not all op-tions have been considered before levying a new tax. There are other revenue streams available, he said.

Another proposal that raised a few questions, espe-cially from Fisher, was a request from Department of Pub-lic Works Director Rai Sharma to condemn property for road construction and widening using Quick Take.

Quick Take is a faster process than Eminent Domain, Sharma said. Using Quick Take, he can get a piece of prop-erty appraised and offer the landowners the appraised price, which they have the right to refuse. The money can then be deposited with the courts and work can begin. Quick Take will not replace procedures already in place, Sharma said. He intends to use it as a last resort only to make safety improvements to existing roads. It will not be used to take away people’s homes, he said, but strips of land bordering the road. He is asking for the authority because there are

projects planned for narrow roads, such as Dowell Road in Solomons, which have been on hold for two or three years because one property owner won’t deal with the county.

According to the legislative package, Quick Take can be used for improving existing roads only, not for new road construction.

“This will be our last ditch effort,” Sharma said. The proposal received unanimous support from the

BOCC. During the public meeting, Fisher said he would never support such a bill because it essentially gives the county the right to steal property.

“I don’t trust government,” he said. “I trust property owners.”

If Calvert were to receive Quick Take authority, it would be one of only five jurisdictions with that power. The four jurisdictions already with Quick Take are Baltimore City and Baltimore, Cecil and Montgomery counties.

The Department of Public Works wasn’t alone in bringing forward topics that sparked a debate. Calvert County Health Officer Dr. Laurence Polsky requested a change in legislation that would allow for civil penalties to be levies against store owners caught selling tobacco to minors. According to the legislative package, “current law in Calvert County only permits criminal arrest for illegal tobacco sales to minors. Criminal prosecution is seen by some as too drastic a penalty and therefore discourages en-forcement of the law.”

The goal of the proposal is to stem the growing num-ber of underage smokers, Polsky said.

O’Donnell asked why there was no penalty for under-age customers who try to purchase tobacco, adding that this legislation is a way to punish business owners but not the person who committed a crime. Fisher called the proposal hypocritical, because the county is making steps every year toward legalizing marijuana, but this proposal seems to criminalize something that is already legal.

For more information, or to see the legislative pack-age, visit md-calvertcounty.civicplus.com. The 2015 Leg-islative Session begins on Jan. 14, 2015.

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Photos by Frank MarquartThe Calvert Board of County Commissioners consider the legislative items.

Senator Mike Miller, left, and Delegate Michael Jackson talk about the upcoming legislative session.


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James P. Maruca, 90

James P. Maruca of Dunkirk, 90, Md., passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 19, at Washington Hospital Center, Washington, D.C.

He was born on Oct. 13, 1924, in Gallitzin, Pa. to the late Sophia (Farbo) and Anthony E. Maruca.

James was a U. S. Army Veteran and retired after 45 years of federal ser-vice as the Director of Small Business for the U. S. Department of Commerce. He also proudly served on the Board of Directors for the Department of Com-merce Federal Credit Union for many years.

James enjoyed cooking, shopping, gardening, sports – especially the Wash-ington Redskins and college basketball, and spending time with his family.

For 55 years, James was the be-loved husband of Elizabeth (Squashic) Maruca. He was the loving father of Connie Zambelli and her husband Lou, Jr., James Maruca, Jr. and his wife Lisa, Don Maruca and his wife Shari and Christopher Maruca and his wife Su-san. He was the devoted grandfather of Louis, III, Dominic, Mariel, Brittany, Angie, Amanda, Caroline, Sam, James Paul and Christina. He is also survived by one sister Lucy DeHaven, one broth-er Dr. Edward Maruca, nieces, nephews and other family members.

Family invited friends to Lee Fu-neral Home Calvert, 8200 Jennifer Lane, Owings, on Monday, Nov. 24, from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. A Mass of Christian

Burial was celebrated on Tuesday, Nov. 25 at 11 a.m., at Jesus the Good Shep-herd Catholic Church, 1601 W. Mt. Har-mony Rd, Owings. Interment took place on Wednesday, Nov. 26, in St. Mary’s Cemetery Resurrection Mausoleum, Gallitzin, Pa.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contri-butions may be made to Rich Center for Autism at Youngstown State University.

Violet Enola Pitcher, 91

Violet Enola Pitcher, nee Dove, 91, of Broomes Island, Md. passed away Dec. 1 in Harwood, Md. She was born on Sept. 1, 1923 in Broomes Island, Md. to the late Elmer Merton and Genevieve El-liott Dove. Besides her parents, Violet is predeceased by her husband, Alan T. Pitcher, Sr., son Michael Wayne Pitcher, great granddaughters, Michele and Amy Pitcher and her brothers, Elmer Dove, Jr., Monroe Dove and Marcellas Dove.

Violet was a lifelong member of Broomes Island Wesleyan Church and head of the missionary field for many years. Past President of Broomes Island Civic League for 8 years, she loved to go to church, crab and fish, and help people. Violet was a great entertainer and loved to cook for her family and company.

She is survived by her children,

Gwen Willingham and her husband Allen of Davidsonville, Md., and Alan T. Pitcher, Jr. and his wife Alice of Broomes Island, Md. Grandmother of Kevin, Dean, and Kristy Willingham, Michael Jr., Timothy, and Chris Pitcher, great grandmother of Ryan Forrester and Chase Allen Willingham. She is also survived by her brothers, Jack Dove of Lusby, Md., Norman Dove of Broomes Island, Md., Douglas Dove of Prince Frederick, Md. and Donald Dove of Huntingtown, Md.

The family will receive friends on Thursday Dec. 4 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Rausch Funeral Home, 4405 Broomes Island Rd., Port Repub-lic, Md. Funeral services will be held on Friday Dec. 5 at 11 a.m. at the Broomes Island Wesleyan Church. Interment will follow in Broomes Island Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Broomes Island Wesleyan Church or Hospice of the Chesapeake.

Robin Jean Butler, 57

Robin Jean But-ler, 57 of Lusby, Md. formerly of Montross, Va. passed away sud-denly on Nov. 25 at her residence. She was born on Sept. 29, 1957 in Washington, DC to the late Joan Marie Kessinger and Joseph Robert Ritchie.

Robin, also known affectionately as Buggie and Maw Maw, moved to Calvert Co. in 1999 from Colonial Beach, VA and was a Pharmacy Tech for a number of years. She met her true love Roy “Ed” Warring in Oak Grove, Va. 24 years ago. They had a special kind of love that many people will never experience. Robin loved her children, grandchildren, and family more than anything. She loved being around people in general, always calling everybody “Baby”, and would do anything she could for them. She was al-ways a happy woman and it was the little things that made her so happy.

Robin is survived by her fiancé, Roy “Ed” Warring of Lusby, MD; chil-dren, Tammy Butler of Strasburg, VA, Tommy Butler of Fredericksburg, VA,

and Shawn Butler or Nanjemoy, Md.; siblings, Christine Nance of Barstow, Md., Content Ritchie of Broomes Island, Md., Vicki and Bobby Ritchie or Leon-ardtown, Md., Brian Kessinger of Cap-pin Bridge, WV and five grandchildren.

The family received friends on Wednesday, Dec. 3 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Rausch Funeral Home, 20 American Lane, Lusby, Md. A Funeral Service was held at 12 p.m. in the funer-al home chapel with Rev. Mike Barber officiating. Interment was private. The family request in lieu of flowers for do-nations to be made in Robin’s memory to The Hope Lodge, 636 W. Lexington St., Baltimore, Md. 21201.

Josiah Jon “J” Nugen, 30

Josiah Jon “J” Nugen, 30 of Lusby, Md. passed away on Nov. 21 at Calvert Memorial Hospital.

Born Feb. 27, 1984 in Haverford West, Wales, he was the son of Gail G. (Orwiler) Nugen and Tom Nugen of Bremerton, Wa.

Josiah graduated from Central Kit-sap High School in 2002. He was an HVAC service technician.

Josiah is survived by his parents, Gail and Tom Nugen of Bremerton, Wa.; brothers, Sterling Nugen (Sheena) and Isacc Nugen of Lusby, Md.; six uncles; four aunts; and numerous cousins, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Eloise and Sterling T. Nugen, Jr., and Tom and Edna Orwiler.

Family received friends on Wednes-day, Nov. 26 from 12 p.m. until 1 p.m. at the Rausch Funeral Home, 20 American Lane, Lusby, Md. 20657. A memorial service was held at 1 p.m. in the Rausch Funeral Home Chapel. Interment was private.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, 4899 Belford Road, Suite 300, Jackson-ville, Fl. 32256.

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• Dec. Art in the Stacks-Sue BelmoreCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way

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• Dec. Artist of the Month: JAX, Medium: PhotographyCalvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach

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• Get Your Craft On!Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Feeling creative? Or just looking for some DIY gift ideas? Come hang out for a night of Minecraft papercrafts, duct tape wallets, bracelet-making, and other handmade-by-you stuff. Come get your craft on… we’ll bring all the supplies and snacks! Space is limited so sign up early. Please register. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862

Friday, Dec. 5

• On Pins & NeedlesCalvert 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

Saturday, Dec. 6

• Gingerbread House WorkshopCalvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 10 to 11 a.m.

Come and celebrate the holiday season by building a small gingerbread house. Each child is asked to bring a bag of any edible item to share with the group to decorate all the gingerbread houses. For children in grades K – 8. Please register. 410-326-5289

• Gingerbread House WorkshopCalvert Library Twin Beaches Branch at the Northeast Community Center, 4075 Gordon Stinnett Avenue, Chesapeake Beach – 10 to 11 a.m.

Come and celebrate the holiday season by building a small gingerbread house. Each child is asked to bring a bag of any edible item to share with the group to decorate all the gingerbread houses. For children in grades K – 8. Please reg-ister. 410-257-2411

• Brain Games: Mahjongg, Scrabble & moreCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley 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! Please register. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862

• Gingerbread House WorkshopCalvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 2 to 3 p.m.


• Gingerbread House WorkshopCalvert Library Twin Beaches Branch at the Northeast Community Center, 4075 Gordon Stinnett Avenue, Chesapeake Beach – 2 to 3 p.m.


Monday, Dec. 8

• On Pins & NeedlesCalvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach – 1 to 4 p.m.

Bring your quilting, needlework, knitting, crocheting, or other project for an afternoon of conversation and shared creativity. 410-257-2411

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

Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. A little girl falls down a rabbit hole and discovers a world of nonsensical and amusing charac-ters. Potluck dinner off-site, costumes optional. 410-257-2411

Tuesday, Dec. 9

• Library Board of Trustees meetingCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 2 to 4 p.m.

Calvert Library Board of Trustees monthly meeting. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862

• Elder Care Series: Fall PreventionCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Hear the statistics, contributing facts and more importantly, tips and products to prevent falls. Learn about physiology and exercises to strengthen muscles and improve balance. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862

• Flying NeedlesCalvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 7 to 8:45 p.m.

Knitting, crocheting and portable craft-ing group open to anyone wanting to join in and share talents, crafting time or learn a new skill. 410-326-5289

• Manga Otaku Creators NightCalvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach, - 7 to 8 p.m.

Create your own mini-manga, writing and drawing your own short manga story! Please register. 410-257-2411

Wednesday, Dec. 10

• Brain Games: Mahjongg, Scrabble & moreCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 10 a.m. to 1 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! Please register. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862

• JobSource Mobile Career CenterCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 1 to 4 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 workstations, smart board instructional technology, satellite internet ac-cess, exterior audio visual and broadcasting ca-pabilities; state of the art workforce applications and connectivity for wireless mobile device ac-cess. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862

• Memoirs & Creative Writing WorkshopCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 2 to 3:30 p.m.

Join author and editor Elisavietta Ritchie as she encourages the art of creative memoir writ-ing. Bring 12 double-spaced copies of your piece of memoir, 500-800 words, to work on and share with the group. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862

• De-Stress Your DecemberCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Let’s face it – the most wonderful time of the year can also be the most stressful. Try something new this year. Give yourself the gift of learning how to unwind in the midst of the seasonal chaos. Bring the joy back into your holidays! Join us for this interactive and infor-mative event featuring local organization Bare-foot Holistic Studio. There will be giveaways and samples. Please register. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862

Thursday, Dec. 11

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

Meet new friends and hear old stories OR meet old friends and hear new stories on local history in a relaxed, fun atmosphere! 410-257-2411

• The New Job Hunter’s WorkshopCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Join popular hiring specialist Rich Ball as he presents a workshop for new job hunters. Learn about online applications, networking and interviewing in today’s work world. Please register. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862

• Minecraft Free PlayCalvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Join us for an evening of Minecraft free play. Grades 1 and up. Please register. 410-326-5289

Friday, Dec. 12

• On Pins & NeedlesCalvert 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

Saturday, Dec. 13

• Gingerbread House WorkshopCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 10 to 11 a.m.

Come and celebrate the holiday season by building a small gingerbread house. Each child is asked to bring a bag of any edible item to share with the group to decorate all the gingerbread houses. For children in K – 8. Please register. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862

• Chess Saturdays at the LibraryCalvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach – 10 a.m. to noon

Chess enthusiasts or wannabe enthusi-asts—please join us (with or without your own chess set) at the library. All ages and levels wel-come! Please register. 410-257-2411

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


• Learn MahjonggCalvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 1 to 3 p.m.

Want to learn Mahjongg? Games are a great way to keep your brain sharp while having fun! Join us! 410-326-5289

• Gingerbread House WorkshopCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 2 to 3 p.m.

Come and celebrate the holiday season by building a small gingerbread house. Each child is asked to bring a bag of any edible item to share with the group to decorate all the gingerbread houses. For children in K – 8. Please register. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862

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


Monday, Dec. 15

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

Mother, Mother by Koren Zailckas. Moms, dads, caregivers and your tots! Book club for adults, playtime for kids! 410-326-5289

• On Pins & NeedlesCalvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach – 1 to 4 p.m.

Bring your quilting, needlework, knitting, crocheting, or other project for an afternoon of conversation and shared creativity. 410-257-2411

• Calvert Eats LocalCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Encourage local agriculture, discover ways to eat locally, and share resources, energy, and good ideas for great food! 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862

For more information, visit calvert.lib.md.us


EntertainmentMaking Musical Opportunities

By Sarah MillerStaff Writer

Local musician Daniel Warren Hill wanted to be in a band since he was young. In 2011, he decided to make that dream a reality, co-founding Yellow Tie Guy.

One of the first challenges the fledgling band en-countered was recording and releasing their debut al-bum. Hill did some research and found that an inde-pendent band could release under their own label. The band decided that was the route they wanted to take – Alchemical Records was born.

The name came from the practice of alchemy, Hill now runs Alchemical Records, now based in

Waldorf, Md. The label currently has four artists - Yel-low Tie Guy, Andrew Ullman, Spencer Joyce and The

Collaterals.“I don’t believe we need as much separation in

genres as we believe,” Hill said.The label is meant to bring together a wide range

of artists. Hill looks for people and groups who are passionate about what they do and are willing to work hard.

“I don’t preach or believe in overnight success,” Hill said.

The label holds events to showcase its artists and offer newer bands a chance to plan. Every Wednesday Alchemical Records offers a venue for entertainers of all types at the at the Treehouse Lounge in Washington D.C. Past participants have included musicians, come-dians, dancers, sword swallowers, poets, painters. En-try is $10. The next event will be on Dec. 10 at 7:30 p.m.

Bands from Virginia, Maryland, Delaware and Washington, D.C., will gather at the Battle of the Bands scheduled on Dec. 13 from 2 p.m. to 1 a.m., also at the Treehouse Lounge.

Yellow Tie Guy is currently recording their next release, which will be out in summer 2015. The band’s first music video is slated for release this month.

In the interim, Hill has been playing acoustic so-los, including one at ArtsFest at Annmarie Gardens. His next performance will be on Dec. 11 at the Garden in Lights at Annmarie Gardens.

For more information, visit www.alchemicalre-cords.com. For a full listing of musicians to perform at the Garden in Lights, visit www.annmariegarden.org.

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The Artists of CalvART have been as busy as Santa’s elves making new, small, beautiful and high-ly affordable work to brighten the holidays. Many of us will be on hand for our reception with lots of good holiday treats on Dec. 6, from 5 to 8 p.m. to greet you and help you start the season’s festivities.

Gifts of all varieties, including jewelry, paint-ings, pottery, glass and sculp-ture about throughout the gal-lery for you viewing and gift-ing pleasure. We hope our local citizens and their visi-tors can join us and celebrate our new work and enjoy the warmth and beauty of our Gal-lery and the lively company of the artists who will be there to welcome you.

The CalvART Gallery is located in the Prince Frederick Shopping Center at the inter-section of routes 4 and 231 nes-tled between the Sakura Res-taurant and Dreamweaver Cafe . The gallery is Wednesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Starting Nov. 28, the

gallery will be open every day until Christmas. For more information, go to www.calvartgallery.org, or call 410-535-9252. The CalvART Gallery is a pro-gram of the Arts Council of Calvert County.

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The Calvert County Times 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 Tuesday prior to our Thursday publication.

Thursday, Dec. 4

Mercy CreekRuddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 7:30 p.m.

Get Your Craft OnCalvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick) – 6:30 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 5

Mike StarkeyRuddy Duck (16800 Piney Point Rd, Piney Point) – 8 p.m.

Holiday BazaarWindy Hill Elementary School (9550 Boyds Turn Road, Owings) – 5 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 6

Redwine Jazz TrioThe Westlawn Inn (9200 Chesapeake Avenue, North Beach) – 7:30

Supper Break String BandRuddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 7:30 p.m.

Pirates and PrincessesCharlotte Hall Library (37600 New Market Road, Charlotte Hall) – 10:30 a.m.

Sunday, Dec. 7

Lusby Annual Tree LightingAnnmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center (13480 Dowell Road, Solomons) – 6:30 p.m.

John ShawLusby Commons Shopping Center – 5:30 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 8

ArtLAB Moms’ ClubAnnmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center

(13480 Dowell Road, Solomons) – 10 a.m.

Team TriviaRuddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 9

Tipsy TuesdayMemories Bar (2360 Old Washington Road, Waldorf) – 9 p.m.

Open MicToot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hol-lywood) – 11 a.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 10

Open Mic NightRuddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 7 p.m.

Team TriviaToot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hol-lywood) – 7 p.m.

DJ and KaraokeAnthony’s Bar and Grill (10371 Southern Maryland Blvd, Dunkirk) – 8:30 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 11

Piranhas AcousticRuddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 7:30 p.m.

Tracy AllenRuddy Duck (16800 Piney Point Rd, Piney Point) – 7 p.m.

Ladies Night and TriviaAnthony’s Bar and Grill (10371 Southern Maryland Blvd, Dunkirk) – 8 p.m.

Trudy and the FalconsToot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hol-lywood) – 8:30 p.m.


Community Events&Out AboutDecember Month Long

Sea SquirtsCalvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Rd, Solomons - 10:30 – 11 a.m.; Dec. 4, 11

Surviving Winter: We survive the cold by turning up the heat and putting on more clothes. What do animals do? Investigate dif-ferent ways animals use to survive the cold, play games and pretend to be a bird flying south or a bear hibernating for the winter. Free drop-in program for toddlers 18 months – 3 years old and their caregivers.

“Light Up the Town!”The Town of North Beach – Dec. 5 to 6

North Beach will “Light Up the Town!” for the holidays starting Friday, Dec. 5. Gather at the pavilion at Fifth Street and Bay Avenue for holiday carols as they light the town for the holiday season. Then on Saturday, Dec. 6, Santa and Mrs. Claus make a grand entrance at the Pat Carpenter Holiday Parade in North Beach. Parade watchers should be in place along the boardwalk by noon to see bands, floats, antique cars and motorcycles, kids on bikes and pets with their owners march along Bay Avenue from First to Seventh streets. Af-ter the parade, Santa and Mrs. Claus will meet with each child to listen as they share their wish lists. Enjoy roasted marshmallows over a bonfire on the beach then walk along the deco-rated streets and enjoy “hassle-free” shopping at the many charming stores and antique shops offering unique gifts for that hard-to-buy-for person on your list.

New Job Hunters WorkshopIs the job hunt wearing you down? Have

you found it challenging to navigate the world of online applications and pre-employment screening? Hiring specialist Rich Ball will share useful tips for networking and getting the needed “edge” when it comes to apply-ing and interviewing for jobs. Please register to attend the New Job Hunters Workshop at Calvert Library Prince Frederick on Thurs-day, Dec. 11 at 7 p.m. The focus of this event will be networking and preparing for your in-terview. You can also attend the Resume and Cover Letter Workshop led by Sandra Hol-ler on Thursday, Dec. 4 or 18 at 1 p.m. Visit the JobSource Mobile Career Center at Twin Beaches Branch on Friday, Dec. 5 at 1 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 10 at 1 p.m. at Calvert Li-brary Prince Frederick or Thursday, Dec. 18 at 1 p.m. at the Interim Southern Branch. And if you find you just need to de-stress, be sure to put the De-Stress Your December event on your calendar for Wednesday, Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. at Calvert Library Prince Frederick. You can call (410) 535-0291 or register online for any of these events at calvertlibrary.info.

Christmas Antiques Festival Spices Up Seasonal Shopping10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Dec. 6 to 7

The members of the Calvert County Antique Dealer Association invite everyone to their annual Christmas Antiques Festival throughout Calvert County on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 6 to 7, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The stores offer novel antiques, quilts, unique gifts, china, tools, furniture, glassware, books and other collectibles.

Participating stores include Chesapeake Antiques Center, Nice Fleazy Antiques Cen-ter, Willetta’s Antiques, A-1 Antiques and Collectibles, Grandmother’s Store Antiques Center, Island Trader Antiques and Grand-mother’s Too.

The stores will offer complimentary re-freshments and special discounts. For more

information, please call (410) 867-3277 or (410) 326-3582

“Babes in Toyland” by The Twin Beach PlayersNorth Beach Boys and Girls Club, 9021 Day-ton Ave., North Beach - weekends through Dec. 14

The Twin Beach Players will present “Babes in Toyland” at the North Beach Boys and Girls Club weekends through Dec. 14. This all-children’s musical performed by the Twin Beach Players Youth Troupe will put you in the holiday spirit. On Fridays and Sat-urdays, the show begins at 7 p.m. On Sunday, matinees are at 3 p.m. For more information please visit their website.

Feast Your Eyes: The Art of FoodAnnmarie Sculpture Garden Arts Center, 13480 Dowell Rd., Dowell - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Nov. 28 to Sunday, Dec. 28

For more information on this event, please call (410) 326-4640.

“Small Works” Fine Art Unique Gifts Hol-iday ShowArtworks@7th Fine Art Unique Gifts, 9100 Bay Ave., North Beach - 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mondays, Dec. 8, 15, 22 29

For more information please call (410) 286-5278.

Women’s Spiritual Breakaway Weekend East-John Youth Center, 11835 Mill Bridge Rd., Lusby – 6 to 9 p.m., Dec. 12

Mount Olive United Methodist Church, 10 Fairground Rd., Prince Frederick – 6 to 9 p.m., Dec. 13

This event is sponsored by the Lusby Charge Women’s Ministry under Rev. Mar-vin R. Wamble, Pastor and First Lady Anita Wamble, Ministry Chair.

(Part I) Ladies Night Out with Music, Spoken Word, Food, and Fun will be held at the (Free Admission)

(Part II) Living My Life as a Purpose Filled Woman of God â€“ Workshop Sessions with Dynamic Speakers as they teach about God’s purpose for your life. Drama, sessions, dancing, praise, prayer will take place.

There is a small registration fee of $25 per person, includes lunch. For more informa-tion contact Francine Clark at (410) 326-2987 or [email protected].

Home for the Holidays Join us on Dec. 13 and 14 for our annual

Home 4 the Holidays celebration. Our annual holiday shop will be open and refreshments will be available. This is the perfect time to find a fantastic furry family member or pick out a gift for the existing furry family mem-ber! For more information, please visit hu-manesocietyofcalvertcounty.org The Humane Society of Calvert County is a non-profit no kill animal shelter located in Sunderland, Md. We are dedicated to improving the lives of ani-mals in the Calvert County area.

Monday Memories House Tours Jefferson Patterson Park Museum 10515 Mackall Rd., St. Leonard – 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., Dec. 1 to Dec. 31


Ornament Show Sale Annmarie Sculpture Garden Arts Center13480 Dowell Rd., Dowell – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Dec. 1 to Dec. 31

For more information please call (410) 326-4640 Monday, Dec. 1 - Wednesday, Dec. 31

Compass Skills: Candy Cane HuntFlag Ponds Nature Park 1525 Flag Ponds Pwy., Lusby, 2 to 3:30 p.m., Dec. 14 and 21


Holiday Spirit Solomons Style Waterside Town Salutes the Season

The Town of Solomons - Dec. 4 to Dec. 7. Solomons will be celebrating its 30th annual Christmas Walk Thursday, Dec. 4 through Sunday, Dec. 7. Events abound for all ages on this long, festive weekend. Stroll the luminary-lit streets, enjoy holiday decorations and activ-ities. It’s a fun-filled time of special children’s activities, a live puppet show and open houses at many businesses.

This year the Solomons Christmas Walk will feature a Christmas Craft Bazaar Dec. 5 to 7. Vendors will offer a wide range of arts and crafts, food, clothing and items that will make great Christmas gifts.

Santa Visits the Calvert Marine MuseumCalvert Marine Museum 14200 Solomons Is-land Rd, Solomons, - 6 to 9 p.m., Dec. 5 to 6

Enjoy live music, refreshments, Santa, holiday crafts and shopping at the Calvert Ma-rine Museum on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 5 to 6. Santa’s Coffee House will be open on Saturday with complimentary hot tea, coffee, hot cocoa and holiday cookies. The museum is open free on both days from 6 to 9 p.m. Mu-seum members will save 20 percent off in the museum store all weekend!

Solomons Christmas WalkCalvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Is-land Rd, Solomons – 6 to 9 p.m.; Dec. 5, 6

The museum is open and free to the pub-lic from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Enjoy musical enter-tainment, refreshments, Santa, the Otter, holi-day crafts, and shopping in the Museum Store on both nights. Santa’s Coffee House will be open on Saturday with complimentary hot tea, coffee, hot cocoa, and holiday cookies. Mu-seum members will save 20% off in the Store all weekend!

Gingerbread Lighthouse WorkshopCalvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Rd, Solomons – 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.; Dec. 14, 21

Register at the admissions desk on pro-gram day. Space is limited; $4 fee per child.

Winter Wonders by Patuxent VoicesPatuxent Voices, an all-female a cappella

group, will perform Winter Wonders, a selec-tion of holiday music to celebrate the season. Performances are:

Friday, Dec. 12, 7:30 p.m. at All Saints Church, Sunderland

Saturday, Dec. 13, 7 p.m. at Christ Church, Chaptico

Sunday, Dec.14, 3 p.m. at Trinity Church, St. Mary’s College

Tuesday, Dec. 16 at 7 p.m. Performances are free, but donations are

welcome. See website for details: patuxent-voices.org.

Artworks@7th “Small Works” Holiday ShowArtworks@7th, 9100 Bay Avenue, North Beach – Nov. 28 to Dec. 28

As the Holiday season approaches, the artists of Artworks@7th have been busily pre-paring one-of-a-kind “Small Works” trinkets, stocking stuffers, and other unique works of art to help customers new and old celebrate the season and be a gift giving superstar. The re-sults of these efforts will be on display as the Gallery’s December “Small Works” Holiday Show. This special show will run from Nov.

28 thru Dec. 28 with an opening reception and complimentary refreshments on Saturday, Dec. 6 from 1 to 5 p.m. So come on out and peruse the distinctive works of the Gallery’s creative and talented local artists – you might just find that something special for friends, family, or even for yourself!

While you’re at it you can also get a look at works of photography and hand-made jew-elry by our newest member artists, see the works our other artists have been producing or just get out of the house and do something that’s free, visually appealing, and fun. Beau-tiful silk dyed scarves; jewelry for the young and the not so young; still life, landscape, and abstract paintings of various styles and tech-niques; photographs of the familiar and not so familiar; and ceramics with some new glaze explorations, are just a few of the artworks available for you to peruse and enjoy.

The gallery will be open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day, except Mondays, between Nov. 28 and Dec. 24. Our telephone number is (410) 286-5278 or you can visit our website at artworksat7th.com.

Transient Epiphanies Art GalleryCollege of Southern Maryland, La Plata, Fine Arts Building, Tony Hungerford Memorial Art Gallery, 8730 Mitchell Rd. - Nov. 17 to Dec. 20

CSM Tony Hungerford Memorial Art Gallery: Kathryn Myers, Transient Epipha-nies. Nov. 17 to Dec. 20. Campus, Fine Arts (FA) Building, Tony Hungerford Memo-rial Art Gallery, 8730 Mitchell Rd., La Plata. Painter Kathryn Myers focuses on the art, culture and religious traditions of India in her work. She has recently integrated video in her work to explore and convey audio and visual responses to India, particularly the architec-ture and activities found in sacred spaces. The gallery is open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Friday; and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Myers will discuss her work at a Gallery Talk at noon on Nov. 18. This event is free. For more information please email [email protected], call (301) 934 7828, or visit csmd.edu/Arts/HungerfordGallery.html.

“Look Through Any Window” Photogra-phy GallerycalvART Gallery, 110 Solomons Island Rd S, Prince Frederick - 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Nov. 5 to Dec. 25

“Look Through Any Window”, No-vember’s group show at the CalvART Gal-lery, features three photographers: Lon-nie Harkins, Kevin Higgins, and Alyson Schwartz. This photographers’ group show at the gallery in Prince Frederick will be on display from Nov. 5 to Nov. 30. The CalvART Gallery is located in the Prince Frederick Shopping Center at the intersection of routes 4 and 231 nestled between the Sakura Restaurant and Dreamweaver Cafe. The gal-lery is open Wednesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Starting Nov. 28th, the gallery will be open every day until Christ-mas. For more information, go to calvartgal-lery.org, or call (410) 535-9252.

Tuesday, Dec. 2

Writers by the Bay at the LibraryCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Cost-ley Way -

Looking for a writers’ group? All writers and would-be writers are welcome to come for critique & camaraderie. For more information call the Calvert Library at (410) 535-0291 or (301) 855-1862 or visit calvertlibrary.info.


Community EventsWednesday, Dec. 3

Cinema CaféCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Cost-ley Way - 6 to 8:30 p.m.

Join us for this classic romantic comedy set in Seattle about a boy who tries to find a new wife for his sleepless father. When he thinks he’s found the right one, Jonah must convince his dad, Sam, that he and Annie are made for each other. Lights go down at 6 p.m. followed by a short discussion ending by 8:30 p.m. Popcorn will be served. For more infor-mation please call (410) 535-0291, (301) 855-1862 or visit calvertlibrary.info.

On Wednesday, Dec. 3, join Calvert Li-brary Prince Frederick as we present a classic romantic comedy starring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan. Find out if fate, with a little help from a young boy, can bring them together at the top of the Empire State Building on Val-entine’s Day. Lights go down at 6 p.m., and the film will be followed by a short discus-sion ending by 8:30. Popcorn and coffee will be served. For more information, call Robyn Truslow at 410-535-0291.

Thursday, Dec. 4

8th Annual Piney Point Lighthouse Holiday ExhibitPiney Point Lighthouse, 44701 Lighthouse Rd., Piney Point – Noon to 4 p.m.

The Piney Point Lighthouse, Museum & Historic Park presents a holiday exhibit you won’t want to miss during this holiday season. Military exhibits will fill the lighthouse keep-er’s quarters and feature the U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Navy, War of 1812, World War II and the U. S. Civil War. The keeper’s quarters are not normally open to the public so this is a chance to look inside!

Admission is $7 adults, $3.50 for senior citizens (62 and older) and military personnel with ID, and students 6 to 18, free for children 5 and under. Admission includes the holiday exhibit, and tour of the museum, Potomac River Maritime Exhibit and Piney Point Light-house tower.

Friday, Dec. 5

Holiday BazaarWindy Hill Elementary School, 9550 Boyds Turn Rd., Owings – 5 to 8 p.m.

Come join us for an awesome shopping event. We will have over 40 vendors, fun for the children and a special guest in a red suit will be joining us as well. For more informa-tion you can visit whespta.com.

Town of Chesapeake Beach Holiday Lights6 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Throughout The Town of ChesapeakeBeach.410-257-2230 Friday, Dec. 5

Saturday, Dec. 6

Holiday Wreath Making WorkshopJefferson Patterson Park and Museum, 10515 Mackall Rd, St Leonard - 10 a.m. or 12:30 p.m.

On Saturday, Dec. 6, Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum in St. Leonard, will host a Holiday Wreath making workshop. Plant ma-terials from the estate gardens of Point Farm, located on the grounds of, will be used to create the wreath. The materials will include magnolia, boxwood, holly, pine, pine cones and magnolia seed pods. Finishing touches such as ribbons, bows and other ornamenta-

tion are included in the price. There are two sessions being offered, 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Session size is limited and advance res-ervations are required. Fee for the workshop is $25 or $20 for members of The Friends of JPPM. For information or registration, please call (410) 586-8501 or email [email protected].

Humane Society Adoption DayCalvert Village Shopping Center, 198 W Dares Beach Rd., Prince Frederick - 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Humane Society of Calvert County will be joining Echo Reality for an event at the Calvert Village Shopping Center from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dogs will be available for adop-tion and the first adoption of the day will be sponsored by Echo Reality. The 9:30 screen-ing of Scooby Doo will be at no charge in honor of the event. We look forward to seeing you there!

Breakfast with SantaIsaac’s Restaurant, Holiday Inn Solomons Conference Center Marina, 155 Holiday Dr, Solomons, 20688 – 8 a.m.

Reserve your place for “Breakfast with Santa” on Saturday morning at 8 a.m. at Isaac’s Restaurant, located in the Holiday Inn Solomons Conference Center Marina.

Solomons Lighted Boat ParadeSolomons Yachting Center , 255 Alex-

ander St., Solomons - 6:15 p.m.On Saturday, Dec. 6, come out to

watch the Solomons Lighted Boat Pa-rade. The parade kicks off at 6:15 p.m. at Solomons Yachting Center and heads up Back Creek, then down the creek for judging at Zahniser’s Yachting Center. The parade will proceed up the Patuxent River along the boardwalk before returning to Solomons Harbor. Watch the parade from many of the restaurants and establishments on Back Creek or the Patuxent River Board-walk. Prizes are awarded for Best Original Theme, Best Sailboat, Best Power Boat and Best of Show. Visit online for a full schedule of events

Holiday Sale and Hay Ride!Southside Trailhead, 1985 Scientists Cliffs Rd., Port Republic – 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Bring the kids and your holiday spirit! Enjoy a hay ride and holiday cheer while you shop for fresh decorating greens, wreaths and swags at this year’s annual Greens Sale to benefit the Warrior’s Rest Sanctuary. Please visit ACLTWEB.org for more information.

Annual Winter FestivalTrinity United Methodist Church, 90 Church St., Prince Frederick - Noon to 6 p.m.

Trinity United Methodist Church will host its 50th Annual Winter Festival on Sat-urday Dec. 6 from noon to 6 p.m. Ham & Oyster Dinner - Adults $19, Children 12 and under $10, Children 6 and under Free. Din-ner includes: Fried Oysters, Ham, Candied Sweet Potatoes, Potato Salad, Green Beans, Hot Homemade Biscuits, Dessert, Coffee or Iced Tea. Carry Out available. Youth group will also be selling ice cream sundaes. Check out the Country Store, Attic Treasures, Baked Goods and Craft tables. Also for sale Gour-met cupcakes, wreaths, fruitcakes and nuts! For more information please call (410) 535-1782 or visit trinityumchurch.org.

Sunday, Dec. 7

Members’ Only Yule Party at the Calvert Marine Museum

Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solo-mons Island Rd, Solomons - Noon to 4 p.m. Noon to 4 p.m. in the Harms Gallery.

Spend time with friends; shop in the museum store, and visit with special guests, Squeak the River Otter and Santa. Admission to the party is a contribution of your favorite holiday fare on a disposable dish. The mu-seum will provide drinks and sweets.

Chesapeake Community Chorus Sign-UpsHuntingtown United Methodist Church, 4020 Hunting Creek Rd., Huntingtown – 4 to 6 p.m.

The Chesapeake Community Chorus is an all-volunteer chorus that performs con-certs to benefit charities in Calvert County. We are looking to add new singers to the cho-rus. No auditions are required. The chorus will hold a practice session on Dec. 7, Sunday, 4 to 6 p.m., Huntingtown United Methodist Church. Contact Larry Brown, director, at (301) 855-7477, or email [email protected] for more information.

Santa Comes to Prince FrederickFox Run Shopping Center, - 2 p.m.

The Optimist Clubs of Calvert County and the Calvert County Fair Board team up to welcome Santa to Prince Frederick Sunday, Dec. 7. The parade, held at Fox Run Shopping Center, begins at 2 p.m. and includes march-ing bands, ROTC and scout groups, 4-H clubs, floats and fire trucks. Of course the big man himself will be there to bring joy to all the little girls and boys.

Monday, Dec. 8

Book DisussionCalvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Rd., Chesapeake Beach - 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. A little girl falls down a rabbit hole and discov-ers a world of nonsensical and amusing char-acters. Potluck dinner off-site, costumes op-tional. For more information please call (410) 257-2411 or visit calvertlibrary.info.

Tuesday, Dec. 9

First Friday MAC Lab ToursJefferson Patterson Park Museum, 10515 Mackall Rd., St. Leonard – 1 p.m., Dec. 9 For more information, please call (410) 586-8501.

Elder Care Series: Fall PreventionCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Cost-ley Way – 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Hear the statistics, contributing facts and more importantly, tips and products to prevent falls. Learn about physiology and exercises to strengthen muscles and improve balance. For more information please call (410) 535-0291, (301) 855-1862 or visit cal-vertlibrary.info.

Wednesday, Dec. 10

De-stress Your December at Calvert LibraryCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick – 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Grownups and kids alike love the holi-day season, but sometimes grownups feel a little stress along with their holiday spirit. Try something fresh this holiday; keep the joy, ditch the stress. Grab your friends and join us for a free, informative, and interac-tive evening. Local professionals will pres-ent methods and tips to guide you peaceful-

ly through this season and beyond. Topics/stations include: massage, skincare, yoga, chakra dance, nutritional scans, medita-tion, music therapy and more. There will be door prizes and giveaways! The work-shop is at Calvert Library Prince Frederick on Wednesday, Dec. 10, and runs from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Registration is encouraged but not required. Gift this event to yourself. For more information please visit us at cal-vert.lib.md.us or call (410) 535-0291 or (301) 855-1862.

Thursday, Dec. 11

Minecraft Free PlayCalvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Rd., Solomons – 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Join us for an evening of Minecraft free play. Grades 1 and up. Please register. Please call (410) 326-5289 or visit calvertli-brary.info for more information.

Friday, Dec. 12

CSM Latin Ensemble ConcertCollege of Southern Maryland La Plata Campus, Fine Arts (FA) Building, Theater, 8730 Mitchell Rd., La Plata – 8 p.m.

CSM’s Latin Ensemble Ritmo Ca-ché, directed by Dr. Stephen Johnson, will perform a power-themed concert, entitled “Energía: An Evening of Salsa and 1970s Power Pop.” $5 in advance, $7 day of event. [email protected]. For more infor-mation please call (301) 934-7828 828 or visit csmd.edu/Arts.

Saturday, Dec. 13

1st Greene Turtle Annual Toys For TotsGreene Turtle in Prince Frederick, 98 Sol-omons Island Rd. S, Prince Frederick – 1 to 4 p.m.

1st Annual Toys For Tots drive at the Greene Turtle in Prince Frederick on Sat-urday, Dec. 13. We have the Superheroes of Southern Maryland there along with Redskins Gary Clark, Ken Harvey, Brian Mitchell, Darryl Grant and Chief Zee sign-ing autographs for the drive. Provide one unwrapped toy for the drive worth more than $10, and get a free autograph! Provide three gifts worth more than $10, and get 5 autographs! Contact Monk Wells for more information at (443) 975-2261 or [email protected].

CSM Chorale ConcertCollege of Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick Campus, 115 J.W. Williams Rd., Prince Frederick

All day For more information please call (443) 550-6000

The Chesapeake Community Chorus ConcertChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 50 Clyde Jones Rd., Sunderland – 7 p.m.

The Chesapeake Community Chorus is an all-volunteer chorus that performs concerts to benefit charities in Calvert County. On Saturday, Dec. 13, the chorus will perform a concert at the Church of Je-sus Christ of Latter Day Saints, at 7 p.m. The public is invited to attend. Contact Larry Brown, Director, at (301) 855-7477, or email [email protected] for fur-ther information regarding the Chesapeake Community Chorus.


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Spring Village at Wildewood (formerly Autumn Assisted Living

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application. For more information call Tracy at 301-863-7110.

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 sixteenth 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!

Rain Gardens Can Help During a one-inch rainstorm, more than 750 gallons of water fall on 1,200 square feet (about half the space of ground covered by the average Ameri-

can house). All of that water moves rapidly into storm drains, saturates lawns and heads for the Bay and its tributaries. Rain gardens are gaining popularity as a way to control stormwater runoff on residential properties. A rain garden is more than just a bed of pretty plants; properly sized and installed, it can col-lect and filter large quantities of water.

This helps keep pollutants such as fertilizers, motor oil, and heavy metals out of our streams, and saves time and money that may otherwise be spent watering a lawn or flowers.

The difference between a tradi-tional garden and a rain garden lies underground and in the plant selection. A rain garden is posi-tioned slightly down slope of a gut-ter in order to catch the rainwater. The ground is dug to a depth of about 6 inches and refilled about halfway with a mixture of topsoil and organic material, compost, or shredded leaves and sand. If heavy clay soils are present, other techniques (such as vertical cores

of gravel) may be needed. To receive more information on soils types, visit the web soil survey found at: websoil-survey.nrcs.usda.gov.Rain gardens are generally best situ-ated in sunny locations, and the plants that thrive in them prefer full to partial sun. Plants selected for rain gardens must tolerate drought as well as peri-

odic flooding. Luckily, many attractive native plants fit these requirements. A two- to three-inch layer of mulch keeps the plants moist and provides additional filtration.

Tips for Planting a Rain Garden • Pick the location: Sunny areas where

the land slopes slightly away from the house are best.

• Determine size: Measure the area of roof that will drain to the downspout. The garden should be about 20% of the size of the area to be drained.

• Keep your distance: Plant the rain garden at least 15 feet away from the house so infiltrating water doesn’t seep into the foundation.

• Don’t fear the mosquitoes: Their lar-vae take seven to ten days to mature. A well-designed rain garden should drain in three days or less. It will also attract predators such as birds, toads, and dragonflies to keep bugs at bay.

More tips next week…

Environmental Issues in Your Backyard

Want more information or help building a rain garden on your property?

Check out the booklet Rain Gardens Across Maryland. It offers more details as well as constructions, planting and maintenance tips. Available online at:http://www.rainscaping.org/_ccLib/attachments/pages/Rain+Gardens+Across+MD_screen.pdf

Calvert County Master Gar-deners holds workshops on rain gardens throughout the county. Please email them at [email protected] or contact the Calvert County Office of the University of Maryland Extension at 301-855-1150 or 410-535-3662 to find out when their next workshop is, or go online at https://exten-sion.umd.edu/calvert-county/master-gardeners to find out more about becoming a Master Gardener!

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