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COUNTY NEWS Governor is Not an Entry-Level Job

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By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Governor is not an entry level job, said Delegate Mark Fisher (R-27B) during his introductory speech during a May 4 visit to Prince Frederick by David Craig to announce his intention to run for governor. Craig was a middle school educator and principal for 34 years, a state senator, a delegate and a mayor with a record of creating balanced budgets, Fisher said. Craigs family came to the United States 10 generation ago as indentured servants to the governor, Craig said. Its time for us to take over. The Hartford County executive said current politicians have more in common with rock stars and celebrities than public servants and leaders they are too concerned with their appearance and popularity. A government that promises too much to others is failing you, he said, adding the current Maryland government works for itself and not for families and small business owners. They think they know more about out freedoms than we do, he said. Maryland is bleeding residents and businesses. Currently, only three Fortune 500 call Maryland home, a stark contrast to surrounding states that host more than 20 such companies. He said the state transportation authority has been wasting money and the transportation trust fund is David Craig raided unnecessarily to pad the state budget. Instead of raising taxes and tolls the state should be managing the money it already gets more efficiently. Currently, some services offered by the state are duplicated. He hopes to remedy that situation and eliminate redundant offerings. When it comes to allocation of funds from state to local government, Craig intends to distribute funds fairly and not only give money to counties who vote for him, a practice he is seeing done under the current governor. Hartford County is one of the 10 affected by the rain tax, and he warned the audience that Southern Maryland counties might be up next. Soon, the state will find a way to tax sunshine, he said. He hesitated to say he supported a repeal of the latest gas

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tax. If the state has already bonded the tax it cannot be repealed. He does intend to find a way to improve the tax and lessen the impact on state residents, as well as finding a way to improve toll rates. Between taxes and business loss, current Maryland residents children and grandchildren will have to leave the state to have a career and be financially successful. Craig intends to travel the state throughout the year, hosting conversations at schools, community centers and libraries so he can hear what the real issues in Maryland are. Maryland is worth the fight and youre worth the fight, Craig said. sarahmiller@countytimes.net

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COUNTY NEWS High Court Upholds DNA Collection

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By Guy Leonard Staff Writer The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that the states practice of collecting DNA in the form of saliva from suspects accused in violent crimes is legal after reviewing a case involving a Maryland man found guilty of a rape several years ago due to DNA evidence. The court gave a split 5-to-4 decision, with some saying that the ruling could allow for a national data base of citizens DNA whether they were ever convicted of a crime or not. Justice Antonin Scalia dissented with three of the courts liberal judges in saying that the measures will help solve crimes but at the expansion of government power. Todays judgment will, to be sure, have the beneficial effect of solving more crimes; then again, so would the taking of DNA samples from anyone who flies on an airplane (surely the Transportation Security Administration needs to know the identity of the flying public), applies for a drivers license, or attends a public school, Scalia wrote for the dissent. Perhaps the construction of such a genetic panopticon is wise. But I doubt that the proud men who wrote the charter of our liberties would have been so eager to open their mouths for royal inspection. St. Marys County Sheriff Timothy K. Cameron said Tuesday that the ruling was a boon to law enforcement. Law officers and states attorneys have said that since fingerprinting and strip searches of suspects are legal, DNA swabs were no more invasive. It allows us to close crimes, Cameron said. It also is a tool to prove conclusively they [suspects] were not involved in crime. Calvert County States Attorney Laura Martin said she was confident the justices would see things as she and other law officers did. I expected them to rule in our favor when they issued the stay, Martin said, explaining that the high court had allowed Maryland to continue collecting DNA while the case was under consideration. I was very pleased with the decision, Marting said, echoing her colleagues stance that the law allowed law officers to sort out the guilty from the innocent. The case that led to the Maryland Court of Appeals decision banning the practice earlier last spring, King v. State, involved a man from Wicomico County arrested

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on charges of first-and-second-degree assault. When DNA taken from Alonzo King on those initial charges, without conviction, it was used to link him to a 2003 sexual assault which eventually resulted in his being convicted of rape and sentenced to life in prison. A majority of the state court ruled that the practice violated his Fourth Amendment rights, however, two judges dissented when they opined that King had a reasonable expectation of being searched before being incarcerated which was a standard procedure though he was not yet proven guilty. DNA collection was also reasonable, the dissenting judges wrote. Attorney General Doug Gansler hailed the decision. This is a resounding victory for both law enforcement and civil libertarians, said Gansler. This decision will help us solve cases and take criminals off the street. We were confident all along the Court would agree that taking a DNA swab is no more invasive than taking someones fingerprints - and that DNA is an important tool in both identifying the guilty and exonerating the wrongly accused. guyleonard@countytimes.net

Commissioners Considering Solar Power, Pets

By Sarah Miller Staff Writer The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners had a busy meeting on May 4, from approving the latest county commissioners budget to considering separate zoning ordinances governing alternative energy farms and livestock. Commissioners voted to send a text amendment to the Planning Commission allowing wind, solar and hydroelectric generators in Rural Community Districts. A proposed change to the coning ordinance would permit such facilities anywhere in the RCD upon receiving a special exception from the Board of Appeals. The second zoning ordinance amendment commissioners considered would create a condition that a special exception from the Board of Appeals is required when a non-farm property cannot meet the minimum lot size. As currently written, the conditions for pets and livestock kept on non-farm properties are as follows, according to documents provided at the commissioners meeting

the size of the parcel shall be at least three acres and provisions for sanitation shall meet the requirements of the County Health Department. The current procedure used when a parcel does not meet the lot size is to require a lot size variance from the Board of Appeals. During discussions with the Board of Appeals Administrator and Associate County Attorney it was determined that this was not the appropriate course of action, documents state.

Currently, a variance may only be granted if peculiar and unusual practical difficulties or unwarranted hardships exist on a parcel, and such difficulties and hardships are created by exceptional narrowness, shallowness, or shape of the parcel, by reason of exceptional topographical conditions, or by other extraordinary situations or conditions affecting the property A variance can be granted only if the applicant demonstrates the variance request is not based upon conditions or circumstances which are

the result of actions by the applicant. Current language suggests an individual wishing to keep livestock should find a place to live that would allow it, said Department of Community Building and Planning Deputy Director Mary Beth Cook. It was decided that it is more appropriate for a special exception to be requested from the Board of Appeals, documents state. sarahmiller@countytimes.net

Local Optimist Club to Promote Bike Safety

Lusby, Md. - The Optimist Club of Solomons is hosting a bike rodeo on June 8, 2013 at St. Paul United Methodist Church in Lusby. This FREE event begins at 10:00 am and will teach children aged 5-12 basic bike safety. All bikes will receive a mini tune-up to ensure they are in good working order. A Calvert County bike officer will talk to participants about staying safe on the road. Riders will be able to test their skills on the obstacle course set up in the church parking lot. With the warmer weather approaching the Optimists want young riders to stay safe while riding their bikes this summer. Each rider will receive a certificate of participation and can enter to win a $100 gift card for bike supplies. The Optimist Club of Solomons has served the youth of our community for 39 years. One of more than 2,900 Optimist clubs throughout the world, we are committed to making a positive impact in the life of youth through service. Join us and become a friend of youth too! For more information visit solomonsoptimistclub.org

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COUNTY NEWS Birthday Party Turned Carnival Celebrates Fourth Year

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By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Last year was full of firsts for Karsyns Karnival it was the first year that the carnival turned a profit, it was the first year volunteers from all four Calvert County high schools were involved and the first year the carnival was a registered non-profit organization. Karsyns Karnival began as a birthday party for Karsyn Sloan, who was born with Downs Syndrome. For her first birthday her parents, Erin and Justin Sloan, put together a small carnival to pull in other Downs Syndrome families in the area. The carnival has grown to include raffles, arcade games and other family friendly entertainment, all designed to raise awareness about Downs Syndrome. Come join the Sloan family for the third annual Karsyns Karnival this Saturday at Cove Point Park from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. There will be a $2 admission fee for all guests. Individuals with Down Syndrome are admitted free. Cove Point Park is located at 750 Cove Point Road in Lusby. For more information, visit www. karsynskarnival.com. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
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Since 2007, Patuxent River Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) has awarded 39 Dare to Dream grants for Southern Maryland women, for personal growth, educational enrichment or community service. Pictured are eleven of the recipients who each received $200 in May 2013. Seated are branch president Barbara Fetterhoff, and Anne Harrison and Deb Daniel, of the selection committee. The recipients included: Caroline Brigham, California, training for and performing in opera in Italy; Jessica Brooks, Prince Frederick, 2 week etiquette course for youth; Theresia Carrigan, Waldorf, support, education and advocacy for LGBT families; Linda Clem&Carol Scruggs, Mechanicsville, Hippy Dippy Gardening for Kids workshop; Debbie Dennis, Lexington Park, celebration event for high school STEM students; Caryn Fossile, Huntingtown, apply for 501c3 to help others celebrate life; Jennifer Gable, North Beach (not shown), take Praxis examination for teaching certification; Lisa Height-Gross, Huntingtown, healthy eating/physical activity luncheon; Isabella Isaac, Lusby, start an independent grant-writing business; Nancy Tucker, White Plains, courses for Advanced Women ministry certificate; and Paula White, LaPlata, update church daycare furnishing and supplies. According to Barbara Fetterhoff, president of the branch, AAUW was founded in 1881, and the Patuxent River branch was formed with members of branches in St Marys, Charles and Calvert Counties in 2006. The purpose of the organization is to advance equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy and research. The branch is proud that 39 Dare to Dream grants have been given sine 2007 totalling $8,950, including this year. For more information, the Patuxent River Branch AAUWs website is patuxentrivermd.aauw.net.

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After nearly a year of construction, painting and landscaping, Beauty by the Bays new location is open and ready for business. Nestled in the heart of North Beach, Beauty by the Bay is a full service salon, offering hair, nails and makeup services. The salon is searching for a licensed masseuse and another hairdresser to add to the staff, according to owner Kim Le. They are heading into the busy season, Le said. May and June are prime wedding times, and Beauty by the Bay offers group rates for wedding parties. Deb Barton enjoys a pedicure To appeal to a wide customer base, Beauty by the Bay offers several weekly discounts, including $13 haircuts for men on Mondays, a 10 percent senior discount and a 20 percent discount for first time visitors. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are preferred. Le first set up shop in North Beach seven years ago, coming from a 12 year tenure at a similar business in Montgomery County. She first began working as a cosmetologist when she was 17, in her home country of Vietnam. Her new location was once a flower and gift shop. She and Dana Hooper, her husband of six years, remodeled the interior with the aid of a contractor. They added additions, including a pedicure room with a view of the bay, and knocked down interior walls to create a more flowing atmosphere out of the chopped up, boxy, too ty-by-the-bay.com or call 443-964-8753 or small space they moved into, Hooper said. 443-964-8756. The salon is located at 9104 It took nearly a year to perfect the new Chesapeake Avenue in North Beach Beauty location, Le said. The team will celebrate by the Bay is open Monday through Friday the grand re-opening celebration on June 7 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 from 4 to 8 p.m with food and live entertain- p.m. ment by Deanne Dove. For more information, visit www.beau- sarahmiller@countytimes.net

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Constant pain can affect your mood and prevent you from enjoying life and family. Fortunately Dr. Usman Zahir, of the MedStar Georgetown Orthopaedic Institute, specializes in orthopaedic conditions of the joints, back and neck. His expertise and affiliation with MedStar St. Marys Hospital allow him to treat you, surgically or non-surgically. Even better, his practice is conveniently located nearby in Leonardtown. Fellowship trained at the University of Maryland Medical Center, Dr. Zahir is backed by the full resources of the MedStar Georgetown Orthopaedic Institute. Located in Leonardtown, Dr. Zahir provides prompt diagnosis and treatment. Now accepting new patients.

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By Sarah Miller Staff Writer There arent many places you can go that offer medical ear, nose and throat services as well as full spa treatments. One such business in Calvert is doing so well they needed to move to a larger location to serve their customer base. Chesapeake Otolaryngology Associates, Rejuvenation Med-Spa and The Loft Salon have been sharing one space for years, according to spokesperson Rebecca Arden, and everyone was on top of each other. Their new Prince Frederick office allowed both businesses to spread out, and the spa can begin offering full body wraps, in addition to a full line of rejuvenation and exfoliation techniques and cosmetology styling. The businesses are separate, Arden said, but they often refer customers to each other. Chesapeake Otolaryngology Associates, Rejuvenation Med-Spa and The Loft Salon will celebrate the ribbon cutting at their new location on June 11 at 4:45 p.m. Dr. Gail Anderson, Tina Robertson and county officials will be present for the celebration. The new office is located at 131 Main Street in Prince Frederick. sarahmiller@countytimes.net

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By Sarah Miller Staff Writer For the past 10 years, St. John Vianney Catholic Church has offered a lineup of summer camps to keep children entertained and occupied during their break from school. The one constant during the last decade has been the drama camp, led by Lori Willis, according to family life center building manager Joann Scanlan. That is the most popular, she said, adding productions are entirely camper run. Decisions about costumes, set, props, lighting and sound design are made by those participating that year so they have an ownership of the final production, Willis said, Our counseling staff is wonderful and dedicated to supporting each camper to feel a part of the process and learn more about themselves and working with others through the performing arts. They design sets, create costumes and occupy every role in the play. This years play is Seussical, based on the childrens books by Dr. Seuss. According to Willis, coordinators chose Seussucal because we wanted a show that was very fun for the performers and well known in honor of the camps 10th anniversary. Dr. Seusss work is always fun for children and so we decided to share a Seussical summer to celebrate, she said. Drama camp is open to children ages 6 to 16. Older and returning campers are councilors for the younger children. The drama camp is July 15 to 26, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Campers learn to remain calm on stage, and are more self assured and confident at the end of the play. Its great, Scanlan said. This years vacation bible school is Vatican Express, inspired by the recent selection of a new Pope. New to the camp lineup is basketball camp with Huntingtown High School Principal Rick Weber. Weber has been running a basketball camp in conjunction with the county Parks and Recreation Division for 30 years, and it has grown so popular he thought it necessary to find another venue to offer additional camps, Weber said. He, along with staff from Huntingtown High School and local club basketball teams, is offering a secondary camp at the church, with additional gyms on standby to take overflow. Basketball camp helps children hone their skills in preparation for joining a school or club team in the fall, Weber said. Children need something to do during the summer, and camps offer them a way to be active and make new friends, he said. For more information, including camp prices and registration information, visit www.sjvchurch.net, email FLC@sjvchurch.net or call 410-414-9099. The church is still accepting registration for all three camps. sarahmiller@countytimes.net

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Dowell Elementary Suspends 5-Year-Old Student

By Sarah Miller Staff Writer After bringing a toy gun to school, a 5-year-old Dowell Elementary School student faced a 10 day suspension during the remainder of the school year. At approximately 9 a.m. on May 29 a staff member reported to the principal that a student might have had a gun on a school bus, according to a Calvert County Public Schools press release. The student was brought to the principal and questioned about the incident for approximately 5 to 7 minutes, not the hour or two reported in other news sources, said Executive Director of Administration Kim Roof, adding she is unsure why somebody would say that. Reports were taken from several other students who were also on the bus. Parents were notified of the situation by the school administrators when the investigation was concluded later that morning. While the matter was being investigated, the student was seated at a desk in the main office and completed assignments provided by the classroom teacher. Staff monitored the student while in the main office. At no time was the student unsupervised during this process. The students needs were addressed when brought to the staffs attention, the press release states. The school acted according to the code of conduct, which every parent is made aware of when enrolling their child in Calvert County Public Schools. School officials have the authority to talk to students about perceived issues. In instances such as May 29, school officials will investigate actions taken and determine is they were in keeping with procedure detailed in the code of conduct. Students and parents have the right to appeal disciplinary actions. The safety of our students and staff remains Calvert County Public Schools first priority, the press release states. We are committed to providing a safe and secure environment for all staff and students, so learning may occur without worry for ones safety. The suspension was lifted after a meeting between school officials and the students parents. sarahmiller@countytimes.net

Local Optimist Club Awards Scholarships

Solomons, Md. - The Optimist Club of Solomons was pleased to award college scholarships of $1,500 each to Brittany Haw and Kyle Kackley of Patuxent High School in Lusby. Both students have been active in their community through service projects, church groups and activities through their school, including student council and NJROTC. Kyle and Brittany received glowing letters of recommendation and have been accepted to several colleges of their choice. These two young people are among the best and brightest of the youth in our community. We look forward to their continued success as they begin their college career. The Optimist Club of Solomons has served the youth of our community for 39 years. One of more than 2,900 Optimist clubs throughout the world, we are committed to making a positive impact in the life of youth through service. Join us and become a friend of youth too! For more information visit solomonsoptimistclub.org

Kiwanis Club Names Teenager of the Year

Katie Berkley, a sophomore at Northern High School was honored on May 3, by the Kiwanis Club of Southern Maryland as Teenager of the Year. Katie was honored at the Kiwanis Service Leadership Program Appreciation Night. She was joined at the event by her parents, Bruce and Mary Berkley, her sister, Gabi, and brother, Grant. Katie received a plaque and was awarded a scholarship for her leadership, service to the community and academics. The event was held at the Waldorf Jaycees Community Center and was attended by representatives from Calvert, St. Marys, and Charles County. Katie was also selected as Teenager of the Year for Calvert County. Katie will now be nominated for the same award at the Capital District level.

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Approved Commissioners Budget Reflects Additional $7 Million in Spending

By Sarah Miller Staff Writer

The Budget
The newly approved Fiscal Year 2014 budget reflects a $7.6 million increase in spending, 3.4 percent over the FY 2013. The final General Fund Operating Budget for the next fiscal year, which starts July 1, is $232.5 million. The all-inclusive budget is $305.5 million, which includes self-funding programs such as water and sewerage and the Calvert Marine Museum. When discussing the budget, most talk revolves around the general fund because it is taxdollar driven, said Director of Finance and Budget Tim Hayden, adding property and income taxes are 90 percent of the budget. There are approximately 39,000 taxable parcels in Calvert. Property values are reassessed on a three-year cycle, with one of each of the three districts being assessed yearly. The county estimated a 15 percent decrease in District 2 (middle of the county) property values in FY 2013, but the drop was only 11.3 percent. The northern part of the county, District 3, is being reassessed for FY 2014 during this current calendar year, impacting the FY 2015 budget. Projected income taxes are higher in FY 2014 than FY 2013, due in part to lower unemployment rates, higher earning rates and the work starting on the Dominion Cove Point expansion, which creates jobs. Despite the additional spending, county residents will not see increased tax rates. The increase can be linked to several causes, according to Budget and Finance Deputy Director Joan Thorp. Calvert awarded the public schools an additional $3.1 million, providing $4 million above maintenance of effort, according to Thorp. Of the $232.5 million general fund, 51.6 percent is dedicated to education. FY 2013 was the first year the county took over part of the teacher pension payments from the state government. The payment in FY 2013 was $2.8 million. In FY 2014 that number rose $3.6 million. Teacher pensions are expected to cost $4.1 million in FY 2015 and $4.8 in FY 2016, when the local government fully shoulders the payments. The county used $1.5 million for the first county employee COLA and step increase since 2009 and gave another $0.5 million to public safety. The public safety increases allows the sheriffs office to hire three new deputies and two civilian positions and the states attorney office to hire two additional staff members, Thorp said.

Additional increases are the result of forward funding, Hayden said. When the county forward funds they use surplus monies in the current year to pay for future year expenses. This frees up money during the following year. Calvert did a lot of forward funding in FY 2012, which made the FY 2013 budget appear lower, Hayden said. By comparison, the FY 2014 budget looks largely increased over the previous year when, in fact, it is lower than FY 2012s $238 million budget. Pre-funding prevents a budget crunch, but the county has to remember what was forward funded and, if it was a recurring cost, to put money aside to cover the cost in the following fiscal year. Forward funding the OPEB payment, county vehicle replacements and the land preservation interest payment in FY 2013, the current budget, trimmed costs out of the FY 2014 budget. Because fund balance money used in the budget is for non-recurring capital project expenses, the budget is structurally balanced, Hayden said. The budget for FY 2014 is probably the most normal of the group, Hayden said. The Department of Budget and Finance is already planning for FY 2015, looking at projections and talking to experts about what to expect.

The Commissioners View

The budget build is a yearlong process, said County Commissioner President Pat Nutter. The commissioners have a responsibility to be good stewards of the money they have to pay. He said his goal is to see vital services, such as education and law enforcement, receive the funding they need. A testament to the countys ability to balance the budget and manage tax dollars is the countys AAA bond rating. The rating is significant because when the county sells bonds, similar to taking out a loan, they get lower interest rates from creditors. The Calvert County Commissioners approved the FY 2014 budget 4 to 1 at their June 4 meeting. Commissioner Evan K. Slaughenhoupt Jr. voted against the budget because be doesnt agree with the building process. Nutter said he believes the county should be open to suggestions for alternative budget building processes, but the current method has proven to be effective. Commissioner Susan Shaw is proud of the FY 2014 budget. Calvert is one of the few counties who has managed to hold the line on taxes. The public schools should feel fortunate they got the additional funding they sought and

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she will be upset if they use it to provide pay raises beyond what has already been negotiated. In coming years, Shaw expects the public schools to tighten their belts in coming years, especially with their declining enrollment. During their meeting, he called the process of taking last years budget and adjusting for anticipated changes a simple, easy no brainer approach with good and bad points alike. It continues funding for needed services in addition to redundant services, he said. We should build the budget from the basics instead of continuing like we always have, Slaughenhoupt said. He criticized the county using $2.6 million of reserve funds to cover capital project pay-go. Commissioner Jerry

Clark told him the county is not using reserve funds but funds left from the prior years fund balance, adding if Slaughenhoupt intends to continue voting against the budged because he doesnt like how its build he should stop participating in budget work sessions. Your reality is not my reality, Shaw said to Evan during the meeting. The county wins awards for the transparency of the budget and the build process, and the entire point of having a rainy day fund is to cover one-time capital budget items. For more information, or to see a full version of the approved budget, visit www.co.cal.md.us. sarahmiller@countytimes.net

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Sheriffs Blotter
The following information is compiled directly from publicly released police reports.
During the week of May 27 through June 2 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriffs Office responded to 1558 calls for service throughout the community. Citizens with information on the following crimes or any criminal activity in Calvert County who wish to report it anonymously can now access the Calvert County Crime Solvers link through the Sheriffs Office website. Go to www.co.cal.md.us/residents/safety/law/sheriff/ and click on the Crime Solvers link to leave an anonymous tip on-line. Information leading to the arrest and conviction of a suspect could result in a $1,000 reward. Attempted Burglary Case #13-30790: Unknown suspect(s) attempted to force entry into a home in the 11100 block of Rawhide Road in Lusby on May 26 at 7:29 p.m. A neighbors son observed three juveniles attempt to kick in the front door but they all fled on bicycles when he yelled at them. DFC R. Weems is investigating. Destruction of Property Case #13-30798: A homeowner in the 200 block of Bowie Trail in Lusby advised DFC R. Weems that sometime between May 24 and 26 someone broke off a key inside the keyhole of her front door handle. It did not appear that entry was made into the home and all other doors and windows were secure. Theft Case #13-30896: Someone stole a black pressure washer valued at $550 from the driveway of a home in the 4000 block of 6th Street in North Beach overnight between May 26 and 27. DFC D. Gatton is investigating. Burglary Case #13-30924: A home in the 900 block of Farren Avenue in Solomons was burglarized in the latter part of May and copper pipe and tools together valued at $800 were stolen. DFC A. Clas is investigating. Theft Case #13-30977: On May 27 at 1:45 p.m. Dep. S. Moran charged Brittany Nicole Newton, 26 of North Beach, with theft under $500 after a K-Mart store employee stopped her leaving the store without paying for $264 worth of merchandise, which was recovered. Underage Alcohol Case #13-31329: A 17-year-old and an 18-year-old were both cited for possession of alcohol under the age of twenty-one when Dep. N. Lenharr found the teens at the Flag Harbor Beach in St. Leonard at 3:03 a.m. on May 29. The 18-year-old is identified as Austin Hunter Garner of St. Leonard; the 17-year-old is from Prince Frederick. Theft Case #13-31365: A Carrier brand air conditioning unit was stolen from the rear of a home in the 4200 block of Cassell Boulevard in Prince Frederick between May 15 and 29. Dep. T. Buckler is handling the investigation. Theft from Vehicle Case #13-31584: Overnight between May 29 and 30, unknown suspect(s) entered two unlocked vehicles in the driveway of a home in the 7300 block of Quaking Drive in Sunderland and stole a silver 32G IPod touch that is in a red case and a Vera Bradley blue and orange purse containing cash and ID cards. Dep. N. Funchion is investigating. Theft Case #13-31949 & 31953: A theft was discovered on May 31 at the World Gym on West Dares Beach Road in Prince Frederick. Two lockers had the locks broken and were then entered on May 31 between 5:07 p.m. and 5:28 p.m. on May 31. Nothing was taken from one locker but a wallet and an Evo Shift cell phone, together valued at $713, were stolen from the second locker. Another locker at the Owings World Gym on Chaneyville Road had an IPhone and wallet stolen. Dep. S. Moran is investigating the thefts. CDS Violation Case #13-31964: On May 31 at 9:11 p.m. Dep. M. Quinn conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on Md. Rt. 4 and Oxford Way in Huntingtown. She found the driver, Harvey Lee Crone, Jr., 40 of Prince Frederick, to be driving on a suspended and revoked license. Crone was found to be in possession of suspected Crone drugs. Crone was arrested and charged with possession of a schedule I drug; K2/Spice and possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia; four brass screens. Burglary Case #13-32115: Dep. A. Mohler responded to the Subway restaurant on Dalrymple Road in Sunderland for the report of a burglary that occurred overnight between May 31 and June 1. The suspect(s) stole a safe containing several thousand dollars in cash. Det. K. Hunt of the Calvert Investigative Team is handling the investigation. CDS Violation Case #13-32161: On June 1 at 3:11 p.m. Dep. L. Wood conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on Rawhide Road in Lusby. The driver, identified as Aaron C. Hall, 23 of Lusby, was arrested for an open warrant for driving on a suspended license. A search incident to arrest revealed suspected drugs and Hall was charged with possession of marijuana in the Hall amount less than 10 grams. While being searched at the Calvert Detention Center, Hall was found to be in possession of marijuana concealed on his person and was also charged with possession of marijuana while confined. Theft from Vehicle Case #13-32188 On June 1 between 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. someone entered an unlocked vehicle parked outside the APVES Veterinary Hospital on Old Town Road in Huntingtown and stole a purse containing a small amount of cash and credit cards. Dep. S. Moran is investigating.

Defendant Takes Plea Deal in Convenience Store Robbery

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Circuit Court Judge Gregory Wells accepted a plea Monday from a defendant who admitted his part in a convenience store robbery in December 2012. Ryan Michael Devine, 24, of Huntingtown pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit robbery, avoiding prosecution for robbery and theft. Devine and another accomplice yet to be identified had observed a convenience store on near Hallowing Point Road before coming back inside to rob it of about $1,200 in cash, according to prosecutors. After the attendant at the store called police and informed them of the robbery, law officers started a canine track of the area and found the trail led to the Hallowing Point Trailer Park. Police later identified Devine comparing surveillance camera footage of his camouflage hat and shirt at the time of the robbery and the images of the hat on his on-line social media page; both matched according to prosecutors. When police confronted Devine he initially said he was also robbed but when they showed him the surveillance video of the crime he told them he got in over his head, according to prosecutors. guyleonard@countytimes.net

Judge Sentences Defendant for Burglary

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer A Calvert man with a prior criminal history was sentenced to nine years prison after pleading guilty to two separate charges of burglary and resisting arrest in late 2012 on Monday. Ravelle Gray, 40, violated his parole from an earlier offense in 2009 by committing the burglary, Assistant States Attorney Kathryn Marsh said in county circuit court. He was on probation at the time of the offense, Marsh said. Gray was charged with burglarizing a home in Prince Frederick in which he stole about $700 in clothing and shoes. He was found carrying a pair shoes around his neck after just committing the burglary, prosecutors said. Gray told Judge Gregory Wells that he had a life-long battle with addictions and that often fueled his behavior but he said he did not believe that was an excuse. We all made choices and I decided to do the wrong things, Gray said. Wells rejected calls from members of Grays family who wanted leniency for him because of an apparent dependency he developed on drugs at a young age that were prescribed to him for a medical condition. One relative of his claimed that they were never told the drugs would be addictive. Wells said even addicts must take responsibility for their actions. If you have a craving for something thats destructive, its incumbent on us to do something about it. He sentenced Gray to four years and one month of backup time for his violation of probation and again to four years and 11 months of incarceration for the burglary and resisting arrest charges. Gray must submit to five years of supervised probation upon release from prison. guyleonard@countytimes.net

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CDS Violation Case #13-30994: Dep. A. Mohler arrested David Alexander Bowen, 24 of Huntingtown, on May 27 at 3:04 p.m. and charged him with DUI after responding to the scene of a single vehicle crash on Holland Cliffs Road at Bowen Estate Drive in Huntingtown. Bowen was found to be in possession of a blue metal straw used to inhale Oxycodone and was charged with possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia. Armed Robbery Case #13-31112: A victim advised Dep. T. Holt that on May 28 at 1:30 a.m. he was robbed by a man with an Airsoft rifle while he was getting out of his vehicle to visit a friend in the 12000 block of Olivet Road in Lusby. The man demanded the victims money and the victim pulled out his wallet that contained $200 in cash, which the suspect took. The victim stated that he pushed the gun out of his face and he and the man struggled and the gun was knocked to the ground. The man then fled the scene on foot. Dep. Holt secured the gun. A St. Marys County Sheriffs Office K-9 officer responded to the scene and tracked the scent of the suspect to the parking lot of Patuxent High School where the scent was lost. The investigation is continuing. Theft Case #13-31171: Unknown suspect(s) stole an exhaust system by cutting it from a vehicle that was parked in the driveway of a home in the 1200 block of White Sands Drive in Lusby between May 5 and 27. Sgt. M. Bomgardner is investigating.

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A Glimpse into the Life of a Commissioner

ternoon. Yes, I had family time at lunch and in the evening. It isnt just the events that fill our calendars. It is everything from Boards and Commissions on which we sit, to problemsolving we do for constituents, to a deluge of emails we receive. It is not uncommon to receive several hundred emails a day. Some can be handled quickly, but some take days and weeks to resolve. Constituents no longer just pick up the phone. Instead, they just send a quick email. I usually speak to a reporter at least once a week. I am so accessible because transparency is a goal. The more you know about what is going on in your County government, the better. I write these columns for the same reason. Mrs. Terry Shannon is our County Administrator. She, too, works way more than 40 hours a week. At least once a week, at night, I order her to go home, usually to no effect. She runs the County on a day-today basis. The BOCC makes policy and she carries it out. We have a very effective team approach. Commissioners who micro-manage do no one a favor. Having five chefs in the kitchen directing one Top Chef is hard enough. Having five chefs in the kitchen all giving minute-to-minute direction would be impossible. The President of the BOCC is elected annually by the members of the BOCC. The current BOCC is rotating the Presidency on an annual basis to give as much experience as possible. This choice is working better than I expected with some loss of consistency offset by a gain in competency in my opinion. So, why do I choose this job where my time is not my own, where the pay is low, and where the expenses are so high? Yes, the expenses are high after you are elected. We pay for our own tickets to most events. We make contributions out of our own pockets. We get a lot of free meals, but we also buy a lot of meals. I drive from one end of the County to the other several times a week, sometimes several times a day. The Charles County Commissioners provide themselves with an SUV, gas, and maintenance at taxpayer expense, which I do not condone. A few years ago, I was at a fundraiser for the Calvert Marine Museum along with the Executive of the Chamber of Commerce. We had seen each other at a number of events that week. She asked me what else I had done that day before the evening black tie event. I told her. She said seriously and sincerely, You really do not have a life, do you? The next day at lunch, I recounted her comments to my son and his wife. We all laughed. They said, She doesnt understand that IS your life for nowand that you do make time for us. They know that I love my job, that I get great satisfaction out of making Calvert County the best it can be and that I am eternally grateful for the opportunity to make a difference. Thank YOU!

$40,000 per year, with the President of the BOCC getting a whopping $2500 per year bonus. Yes, this is about one-third the salary I could make as a mental health executive. If I were paid by the hour, I would be Not long ago, I making about $.50 per hour, which is what was in Prince Frederick I made for babysitting in 1964. Our salaries running errands when were frozen by the State Legislature for this I went into the Peebles four year term. Soon, a Compensation ReStore to exchange a pair view Committee will be formed to make of jeans for my daughter salary recommendations to the Legislature since she really did need for the next four year term. I want to stress a 0 and a 1 was too big. that I am not complaining about the salary. As I entered the store, a woman who attends my church greeted me However, it is a factor in who can afford to by saying, Well, hello. Are you on your run for Commissioner. Most of us are either lunch break? I could have said something retired or have other jobs or businesses. I pleasant and benign like, Oh, yes, I am also get very suspicious of a candidate who on my lunch break. Instead, I asked her spends $120,000 for a $40,000 per year job. What I did not tell her is that I work way what she meant. Her reply, But, dont you more than 40 hours a week. A typical work work a regular 40 hour week from 9 to 5 at the courthouse? She seemed genuinely week for me does not provide a full day and surprised when I told her that I do not. It evening off. It may provide one or the othoccurred to me that she may not be alone in er. For example, I worked in my yard on her misconception. Thus, I am sharing the Thursday last week, but I went to a required rest of the story. I told her that County Com- meeting in the evening. Weekends are some missioners are paid for part-time work, for of our busiest days. We attend Boy Scout making decisions and judgments, and for Eagle Awards and Girl Scout Gold Award acting as both the executive and legislative Ceremonies on weekends. On a fairly typibranch of local government. We are not paid cal weekend recently, I attended a reception by the hour. We are only required to be at as the County Government representative the courthouse on Tuesdays when we hold on Friday evening, a Fallen Heroes Memoour weekly hearings, which are televised on rial Service on Saturday morning, a Battle Comcast and also broadcast on our County Buddies event in the afternoon, a park openwebsite for viewing at any time. We make ing, and the opening of the Calvert Animal Welfare League new thrift store. ManufactuRing Metal On Sunday, I went to church Roofing anD siDing in the morning InstallatIon avaIlable and a Volunteer Recognition Fair Buy Direct & save $$$ cut to the inch for our Fire and Rescue volunWide selection of colors and their Featuring Valspar Paint Systems - 40 Year Warranty teers families to thank them for their service in the af-

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Elizabeth Ann Liz Middledorf, 91

Elizabeth Ann Liz Middledorf, 91, of Rose Haven, passed away May 25, 2013 at Calvert County Nursing Center in Prince Frederick, Md. She was born January 1, 1922 in Smock, Pa. to John and Mary Ella (Kurtz) Timchick. She was raised in Smock until the age of 16, when she moved with her family to Washington, D.C. Liz married George Raymond Middledorf and they lived in Washington while he served in the U.S. Coast Guard. She was employed as a waitress at the Casino Royale nightclub in Washington, and later worked as a bartender at the Sheraton Hotel on Connecticut Ave. in Northwest D.C. She and Raymond moved to Oxon Hill in 1962 and they lived there until he passed away in 1994. Liz then relocated to Rose Haven, MD. She had been a resident of Calvert County Nursing Center for the past year and a half. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 206 in Chesapeake Beach. In her leisure time Liz loved parties, wearing high heels and dressing up. She also enjoyed flowers, gardening, and shopping, and spending time with family and friends. Liz was preceded in death by her husband Raymond Middledorf on April 19, 1994; a brother Joseph and sisters Johanna, Dorothy and Ceil. She is survived by a daughter Cheryl M. Burge and husband Sam of Dunkirk, and a son Raymond F. Middledorf and wife Corky of Manistique, MI. Also surviving are grandchildren Veronica Roni Neuland and husband Joseph of Churchton, Md., Patrick Middledorf and wife Jennifer of Everett, WA and Randy Middledorf and wife Debbie of Manistique Mich.; four great-grandchildren, and a sister Bobbie Matta of Uniontown, Pa. Family and friends were received Thursday, May 30, 2013 from 10:00 AM to 12 Noon at Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., 8325 Mt. Harmony Lane, Owings, where a funeral service and celebration of Lizs life followed at noon. Interment will follow at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Suitland. To leave condolences visit www.rauschfunerlahomes.com.

Mildred Jean Loveless, 83

Mildred Jean Loveless, 83, of Hyattsville, MD passed away May 22, 2013 at Doctors Hospital in Lanham after a long battle with Alzheimers. She was born November 19, 1929 in Washington, D.C. to Louis A. and Mary Myrtle (Griffith) Schmidt. Jean was raised in Capital Heights, Md. and graduated from Maryland Park High School. She married Morris Ambrose Loveless on June 3, 1950 and they made their home in Hyattsville. She was employed as a secretary for the International Association of Machinists in Washington, D.C., then took time off from her career to raise her children and later retired from I.A.M. In her leisure time, Jean enjoyed crocheting, knitting, making blankets and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; a grandson Kenneth White; a sister Dorothy Walters and brothers Louis and Bernard Schmidt. Surviving are her husband of almost 63 years, Morris A. Loveless and children Morris A. Loveless, Jr., and wife Naty of Marrietta, Ga., Karen L. White and husband Jimmy of Grasonville, Md., John K. Loveless of Prince Frederick, Cheryl Lulli and husband Juan of Bethesda and Michael H. Loveless of Hyattsville, Md.. Also surviving are grandchildren Catherine Canter and husband Damon of Ariz., Kimberly Kauffman and husband Todd of Huntingtown, Joseph Loveless of Ga., Brandon White of Annapolis, Kevin Loveless of Fla., Nicolas Lulli of N.Y., Cecelia Lulli of N.J. and Daniel and Alexander Lulli of Bethesda; great-grandchildren, Gabriella, Draven and Donovan Canter, Baileigh and Billy Kauffman and Nathan White, and brothers Louis Schmidt of La Plata and Robert Schmidt of Va. Family and friends were received Monday, May 27, 2013 from 2-5 PM at Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., 8325 Mt. Harmony Lane, Owings. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Tuesday, 11:00 AM at St. Anthonys Church, North Beach, Md.. Interment will follow at Friendship United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimers Association. To leave condolences visit www.rauschfuneralhomes.com.

Julia Ann Julie Jacoby, 79

Julia Ann Julie Jacoby, 79 of Lusby, Md. formerly of Ortonville, Mich. passed away at her residence on May 25, 2013. She was born on October 29, 1933 in Dumont, N.J. to the late Frances M. and John F. Kelly. She was the loving wife to William R. Jacoby whom preceded her in death on August 29, 2005. Julie graduated from high school in 1951 and went on to attend the University of New York (Potsdam) and graduated in 1955. Julie is survived by her children, William T. Jacoby (Evangelina) of Lusby, Md. and Susan Stoker (Jeffery) of Bellville, Mich.; siblings, John Kelly of Fonda, N.Y. and Henry Kelly of Newtown, Conn.; grandchildren, Denise Jacoby, Stacey Stoker, Sarah Stoker, Julia Jacoby, and Carrie Ann Jacoby. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and siblings, Mary Collins and Katheleen Kelly. The family received friends on Saturday, June 1 from 12-2 PM in the Rausch Funeral Home, 20 American Lane, Lusby, Md. Interment will be private. The family asks that contributions be made in Julies memory to The National MS Society, 1800 M Street, NW, Suite 750 South, Washington, DC 20036, http://main.nationalmssociety.org/goto/JuliaAnnJacoby . To leave the family a condolence please visit www. rauschfuneralhomes.com .

Frances Lanius Plitt. The family moved to the Landover area when Fred was a young man. There he met Mary B. Simons and the two married and raised their children in Gambrills. There was one hobby that Fred carried throughout his entire life and that was the art of ham radio. He went by the call letters W3DCN. Fred was predeceased by both his parents. He is survived by loving wife Mary B. Plitt, and his children; Fred Plitt and wife Kathy of Crofton, Md.; Richard Plitt of Gambrills, Md. and Joanna Bruno of Gambrills. He is also survived by his grandchildren Zachary and Carolyn Plitt and Nathan and Sean Bruno. Fred also leaves behind his sister Alice M. Bowers. The family received relatives and friends on Saturday June 1 from 10:30 to 11:00 AM, with a service that followed at 11:00 AM at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church, 8397 Piney Orchard Parkway, Odenton, Md. 21113. Interment will be private. Contributions in the memory of Fred can be made to St. Judes Children Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tenn. 38105 and The Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka Kan., 66675. Arrangements were provided by the Rausch Funeral Home, Port Republic, MD 20676

David Benjamin Dinsmore, 51

David Benjamin Dinsmore, age 51, of Dunkirk, Md. passed away June 1, 2013 at his residence. David was born September 19, 1961 in Washington, DC to Robert Eugene and Elizabeth (Thompson) Dinsmore. He was raised in New Carrolton and attended St. Bernards in Riverdale and was a 1979 graduate of DeMatha High School. David later attended Salisbury State College. He married Patricia Poudrier in St. Bernards Catholic Church on May 27, 1983, and made their home in Dunkirk. They also have a weekend get away home in Solomons. David owned and operated Pressure Cleaning Services, Inc. He was a member of the Covenant Community of Jesus the Good Shepherd. In his leisure he enjoyed playing golf, fishing, crabbing and watching any sports event on television. David was a spiritual fun loving guy that was a friend to all. He was preceded in death by his father Robert E. Dinsmore. Surviving are his wife Patricia E. Dinsmore, two daughters Danielle Hudson and her husband Andrew of Owings, and Jayme Dinsmore of Baltimore, his mother Elizabeth Dinsmore of Annapolis and four brothers Denny of Lanham, Chris and his wife Teresa of Gambrills, Tim and his wife Annmarie of Bowie and Jason and his wife Christine of College Park. David was awaiting the birth of his first granddaughter. Relatives and friends may call on Thursday, June 6, 2013 from 2-4 and 6-8 P.M. at the Covenant Community of Jesus the Good Shepherd, 1601 West Mt. Harmony Road, Owings, Md. where a Mass of Christian Burial and celebration of his life will be held on Friday at 11:00 A.M. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to Calvert Hospice or Catholic Charities. For information or to leave a condolence visit www.RauschFuneralHomes. com

Terrel Michael Sharpe, Terry, 66

Terrel Michael Sharpe, Terry, 66, of Chesapeake Beach, Md. passed away on May 27, 2013 in Prince Frederick, Maryland. He was born June 10, 1946 in Cheverly to the late Elmer S. and Anna V. Sharpe. Terry worked as an electrician in the construction field before his retirement, which he was really enjoying. His hobbies included working around his home and just talking to people. Terry had a pet Cockatoo named Bosco and a cat named Kitty, who were just like his children. Terry is survived by his brother, Larry Sharpe and his wife Terry of North Beach, Md., nephews, Michael Sharpe and his wife Karen of Huntingtown, Md.., and Matthew Sharpe and his wife Shannon of also of North Beach. He is also survived by great nephews, Jason and Jacob Sharpe and great niece Hayden Sharpe. Services will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to either North Beach Volunteer Fire Dept. or Calvert Advanced Life Support. Arrangements by Rausch Funeral Home, Port Republic, Maryland

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Exemplary Service Honored at Annual Heritage Awards
On May 23, Leadership Southern Maryland presented its most prestigious award to three individuals whose service has benefited not only their re spective counties, but the entire Southern Maryland region. The Heritage Awards are intended to honor individuals within the community who embody one of the organizations three tenets Leadership, Service, and Mentoring. This years event, held at the beautiful Sotterley Plantation, called attention to the importance of meaningful and innovative service, while providing a networking opportunity for LSM alumni. Past president of LSMs Board of Directors and Executive Director of Civista Health Foundation Susan Vogel said, We really wanted to align ourselves, in several ways, with the heritage of Southern Maryland, showcasing our traditions and legacies and chose a venue that really speaks to that. Vogel explained that Heritage Award recipients receive a signature crystal oyster, which displays a polished pearl in addition to a plaque commemorating the honor. For Calvert County, the group commended Harriet Yaffe, Executive Director of the ARC of Southern Maryland. Since 1998, Yaffe has worked to effectively create a positive impact for children and adults in the region with intellectual and developmental disabilities through her work with the ARC, while growing the organization to the success it is today. In addition to protecting these individuals human rights and supporting their life-long inclusion in the community, the ARC operates with the core belief that those receiving services should have as much control of their own lives as possible. Yaffe has been an advocate throughout the region, lending her leadership skills to many boards. Harriet has dedicated her career to helping others, said LSM Executive Director Karen Holcomb. She is a leader of action, an inspiration to the individuals she serves and a cherished member of the community. Yaffe was a founding member of LSM and continues contributing her time to support regional collaboration via the groups Leadership Council. The Charles County recipient, Evelyn Evie Hungerford, was recognized for her willingness to commit her time, talent and contagious energy to many important areas in our community. Frequently sought as a key player on a

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variety of boards, Hungerford has garnered a reputation as a roll your sleeves up person with a strong will to succeed, said Vogel, who presented the award. Her passions for education and the arts, combined with her can-do attitude, have benefited the community in a bevy of ways. From her board work with Annmarie Garden and the Indian Head Center for the Arts to her leadership with the College of Southern Maryland Foundation, which raised more than $1.5 million for scholarships, construction and renovations, Hungerfords volunteer efforts have benefited the community greatly. St. Marys County award winner Glen Ives came to Southern Maryland as Commanding Officer of Naval Air Station Patuxent River. His high regard for the people that worked with him and the war-fighters they support is his legacy at Pax and carries forward to his current role as Group Vice President of Sabre Systems, announced LSM Board of Directors president Bert Johnston. Embracing the community, Ives gives his time and leadership skills to numerous boards, including the Southern Maryland Navy Alliance, The Patuxent Partnership, Annmarie Gardens Anns Circle, Inc., College of Southern Maryland Foundation and the Board of Trustees for St. Marys College of Maryland. He is Honorary Chairman of the United Way, Christmas in April and the Special Olympics. The retired Naval Officer continues to support a plethora of groups with interest in maintaining a healthy and stable Patuxent River Complex. Glen Ives is a man who truly embodies leadership and service through his passion for his country and the community where he lives, Johnston said. The three winners chatted after the award presentations, knowing each other from various boards theyve served on together, and caught a glimpse of the crystal oyster LSM bestowed on them for their outstanding service. I feel kind of guilty getting recognized for something that I completely enjoy doing, Ives said, adding he was honored, nonetheless. Ives is a graduate of the statewide Leadership Maryland and his wife, Barbara, attended the regional Leadership Southern Maryland. For more information about Leadership Southern Maryland, visit www. leadsomd.org.

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Southern Maryland Hiring Event

We are pleased to announce that the 2nd Annual Nine Innings of Networking Hiring Event will be taking place on June 11 from 2 to 5 p.m. at Regency Furniture Stadium, 11765 St. Linus Drive in Waldorf. The Tri-County Councils Southern Maryland Workforce Investment Board (WIB), Southern Maryland JobSource and the Job Match Re-Employment Project, along with Congressman Steny Hoyer, are hosting the event. The purpose is to assist in getting unemployed Southern Marylanders back to work. We have over 50 employers attending with a broad range of openings to keep local talent here in Southern Maryland. This event is an opportunity for employers to meet, interview and hire from a wide array of area talent. There will be breakout sessions held throughout the afternoon on key topics for jobseekers including: Connecting to Opportunities through Social Media, 10 Steps to a Federal Job Search and Making Good Career Choices. All jobseekers are invited to attend, and participants should research companies in advance, identify current openings and go for a good fit. At the end of the day, stay and attend the Blue Crabs baseball game against the Lancaster Barnstomers at 7:05 p.m. Pre-registered job seekers will receive one complimentary ticket to the baseball game while supplies last. The event is being sponsored by our generous partners: Calvert Memorial Hospital, Chaney Enterprises, Charles County Department of Social Services, the College of Southern Maryland, Home Towne Real Estate and SMECO. For further information and to register for the event, please visit the Job Match Re-Employment Project website at jobmatchproject.com or info@jobmatchproject.com.

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The Annmarie Garden Makers Market: Where Passion Creates Profits

The Annmarie Garden Makers Market is a monthly hosting by the garden where different artists, bakers, craftsmen, and the like, can come to sell their products. This month there were over thirty different stands, with each seller had a different product to bring to the table. Melissa Kangas, of Melissa E. Kangas Photography, said that she comes to the event nearly every month because it is a good way to get her products noticed by the general public. Corey Yeatman of Coreys Green Gifts started coming to the Makers Market two or three years ago selling products from light-bulb mini gardens to vinyl record bracelets, as a way to raise money for his black belt exam. The 11-year-old is now a second-degree black belt but he continues coming to the market because its become a hobby. The Makers Market is a place for all products. Its family friendly environment and great people make it an ideal place to spend a Saturday morning.

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Thursday, June 6
Swamp Dog Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) 7:30 p.m.

Friday, June 7

A Growing Repertoire
By Alex Panos Staff Writer Locally based Sam Grow Band is releasing their latest single, Wild Tonight, to iTunes, Napster and all other downloadable internet sites this week. The single is the groups first country song, said musician Sam Grow, and he plans on sticking with the genre for his next album, which will be released in August. The song is upbeat, he said, and is about going out and having a good time on the weekends. When he wrote the song, he wasnt determined to have it sound country it just kind of happened, he said. Yet the single will be the beginning of Grows career as a country artist. In the past, Grow has filed his songs under singer/songwriter genre because he could not put his finger on one specific genre. This time, Im picking a direction, Grow said. Grow believes he has been fortunate to have his songs land in the top 30 online in the singer/songwriter genre. He now faces a new challenge as a country artist, and says it will be a push to get in the top 100 in the much more competitive musical category. He performed the song Wild Tonight for the first time in Philadelphia two weeks ago, and played it again at Summerseat Farm in Mechanicsville last Saturday. It is a fun song to play, Grow said, and local audiences seem to enjoy it and appreciate some references to Southern Maryland in the lyrics. I think theyre relating to it pretty quick, Grow said. The single releases Wednesday, June 12. alexpanos@countytimes.net

Last Remains Anthonys Bar and Grill (10371 Southern Maryland Blvd, Dunkirk) 9 p.m. Matt Garrett Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) 8 p.m. Hydra FX Jake and Als Chophouse (258 Town Square Dr, Lusby) 9 p.m. Country Memories Veras White Sands Beach Club (1200 White Sands Drive, Lusby) 7 p.m. Last Remains Anthonys Bar and Grill (10371 Southern Maryland Blvd, Dunkirk) 9 p.m. John Previti, Barry Hart and Frankie Shegogue The Westlawn Inn (9200 Chesapeake Avenue, North Beach) 7:30 p.m.

Crab Fest This Weekend

By Alex Panos Staff Writer The annual St. Marys County crab festival will have some new features this year, such as the first ever crab picking contest. Up to 12 people will compete over four minutes to see who can pick the most crab meat. Gil Moore, co-chair of the festival, said it will bring a new element to the festival, along with staples such as the car show, listening to music and enjoying seafood. We should have done it years ago, Moore said of the contest. Along with the new crab picking competition, an old favorite is returning this year crab races. Live crabs will race down eight-foot-long runways and people will be able to place bets, of up to $2, on the crab they think will win the race. Up to six crabs at a time can race in each heat. Moore said no one will be banging on boards or screaming at the crabs. We just wet the boards down and let the crab (walk down it), he said. Moore believes the festival is a significant part of Southern Maryland culture. He said the Maryland Blue Crab is world-renowned, and the local chefs take pride in out-doing each other.

Saturday, June 8
Billy Breslin Running Hare Vineyard (150 Adelina RoadPrince Frederick) 12 p.m. Hydra FX Veras White Sands Beach Club (1200 White Sands Drive, Lusby) 3 p.m. Hydra FX The Green Turtle (98 Solomons Island Rd., SouthPrince Frederick) 9 p.m. Latrice Carr Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) 8 p.m.

All the vendors think they have the best [dish], Moore said, adding many times they use the fest to show off their products and acquire more year-round customers. According to Moore, people from all over the region travel to St. Marys County for the crab fest, which is hosted each year by the Lions Club. Now in its 28th year, the festival has become the main event the Lions Club uses to raise funds for charitable community programs throughout the year, said Moore, who is a Leonardtown Lions Club member. Without it, he believes the Lions Club wouldnt be able to support its community partners. The crab festival is vital to us, Moore said. Moore summed up why people should come to the festival in just a few words. The food, the music and the crabs. The festival begins at 11 a.m. this Saturday at the St. Marys County Fairgrounds. Crab picking begins at 3:45 p.m. and crab races will be held in three separate heats at 1, 2 and 3 p.m. alexpanos@countytimes.net

Crab Festival St. Marys County Fairgrounds (42455 Fairgrounds Rd, Leonardtown) 11 a.m. The Not So Modern Jazz Quartet The Westlawn Inn (9200 Chesapeake Avenue, North Beach) 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, June 9
Radio Caroline Running Hare Vineyard (150 Adelina RoadPrince Frederick) 1 p.m.

Tuesday, June 11
Higher Standards Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) 7 p.m.

Wednesday, June 12
Super Magic Man Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) 6 p.m.

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Calvert Marine Museum 14200 Solomons Island Rd S, Solomons, The museum is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $7 for adults, $6 for seniors and military with valid I.D., and $2 for children ages 5 12; children under 5 and museum members are always admitted free. For more information about the museum, upcoming events, or membership, visit the website at www.calvertmarinemuseum. com or call 410-326-2042. Become a fan on Facebook. Teen Volunteer Opportunity Calvert Library, all branches Teens, are you looking for a great place to volunteer this summer? Consider giving back to your community by joining the Teen Summer Reading Volunteer Team at Calvert Library. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, Fairview Branch and Southern Branch have opportunities for teens ages 13-18 interested in assisting with organizing shelves, preparing craft materials and helping with the success of the library Summer Reading Program for children. Volunteer applications are available at all branches. For Prince Frederick volunteers, please submit an application by May 17 for a spot in one of the mandatory orientation sessions. Teen volunteers will work the weeks between June 17 and August 9. For more information contact Robyn Truslow at 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.

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Island Rd S, Solomons,11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come onboard the Wm. B. Tennison. Bring a friend or two along and enjoy a gourmet lunch. Pre-registration required. Call 410-326-2042 ext. 41 Inaugural Concert Chopticon High School, 6 p.m. The Southern Maryland Youth Orchestra (SMYOrch) is pleased to announce its inaugural concert will take place at Chopticon High School.Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for children ages 5-12, and children under five are free.Tickets will be available at the door. The orchestra will be performing Nimrod by Edward Elgar, Rites of Tamburo by Robert Smith, Vocalise by Sergi Rachmaninov, The Lord of the Rings by Howard Shore, Ancient Aires and Dances, No. 1 Balletto by Ottorino Respighi, Ashokan Farewell by Jay Ungar and Bob Cerulli, Orchestral Suite No. 1 in C Major by Johann Sebastian Bach, and Hatikvah by John Williams.The director is AnneMarie Karnbach

Friday, June 7
First Free Friday Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Rd S, Solomons 5 to 8 p.m. Calvert Dance Band will perform on the outdoor stage starting at 6:30 p.m. Museum open and free to the public. Docents will be in every gallery talking about the exhibits. Free 30-minute boat rides on the Wm. B. Tennison sponsored by Dennis and Jan Biennas and M&T Bank.

Monday, June 10
Summer Reading Kickoff at Calvert Library Calvert Library Southern Branch, 7 p.m. Dig into reading!Kids dig books so get Summer Reading started with a great kickoff the second week of June at your favorite branch of Calvert Library.Families will enjoy this interactive evening of stories, activities and songs excavating the wonders found digging into the underground world of books. Registration recommended for the date that fits your familys schedule: programs are accessible to individuals with disabilities.

Nine Innings of Networking Southern Maryland Hiring Event Regency Furniture Stadium, 11765 St. Linus Drive, Waldorf, 2 to 5 p.m. The Tri-County Councils Southern Maryland Workforce Investment Board (WIB) and the Job Match Re-Employment Project, along with Congressman Steny Hoyer, will host a Southern Maryland Hiring Event. The purpose is to assist in getting Southern Maryland back to work and providing talent to local business. All are invited. Participants should dress for success, bring extra copies of your resume and be prepared for on-site interviews. For more information or to register for this event, please visit www.jobmatchproject.com or call 240419-3984. To participate as an employer, contact Eleanor Nelson at 240-419-3984 or info@jobmatchproject.com.

Wednesday, June 12
Summer Reading Kickoff at Calvert Library Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 7 p.m. Dig into reading!Kids dig books so get Summer Reading started with a great kickoff the second week of June at your favorite branch of Calvert Library.Families will enjoy this interactive evening of stories, activities and songs excavating the wonders found digging into the underground world of books. Registration recommended for the date that fits your familys schedule: programs are accessible to individuals with disabilities.

Wednesday, June 5
One Wrong Turn Deserves Another Calvert Library, Prince Frederick, 6 p.m. Join Calvert Library Prince Frederick as we present the gripping and thoughtprovoking story of what happens one day in New York when a young lawyer and a businessman share a small automobile accident on F.D.R. Drive and their mutual road rage escalates into a feud. This film is rated R. Stars Samuel L. Jackson and Ben Affleck were nominated for film acting awards. Lights go down at 6 p.m. and the film will be followed by a short discussion ending by 8:30 p.m. Light refreshments and coffee will

Tuesday, June 11
Animal Babies Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Rd S, Solomons 10:30 to 11 a.m. Whose My Momma? A free drop-in program for tots.

Saturday, June 1
Luncheon Social Cruise Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons

Library Events
Thursday, June 6
Resume and Cover Letter Workshop Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick) 1 to 3 p.m. Need help with your resume? Join job counselor Sandra Holler in a small group to learn what makes a strong resume and cover letter. If you have one started, bring it with you so editing can happen on the spot. Please register. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862 Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick) 7 to 9 p.m. Fabulous art auction being held as a fundraiser for Calvert Library! Tickets available at all Calvert Library locations and are $15 dollars in advance, and $20 dollars at the door. Free Taste of the Region hors doeuvres, musical entertainment, and wine tasting will be available for those in attendance, as well as a cash bar. There will also be a fifty-fifty raffle. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862

Saturday, June 15
Interview Skills One-on-One Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick) 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Sharpen your interview skills with an HR professional from Microsoft. Please register for a one-hour session. 410535-0291 or 301-855-1862 Brain Games: Mahjongg, Scrabble & more Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick) 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! 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862 Shocking the Conscience: A Reporters Account of the Civil Rights Movement Signing Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H.G. Trueman Road, Solomons, 12 p.m. From freedom rides ending in Birmingham, Ala., to interviewing Emmett Tills mother and covering the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, Simeon Booker has seen it all during his more than 50 years in journalism. Booker will be signing copies of his new novel, Shocking the Conscience: A Reporters Account of the Civil Rights Movement, at the Calvert Library Southern Branch.

Friday, June 7
HIPPY/Healthy Families End of Year Celebration Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick) 6:30 to 9 p.m. HIPPY/Healthy Families end of year celebration. 410535-0291 or 301-855-1862

Monday, June 10
Evening Storytime Calvert Library Southern Branch (13920 H.G. Trueman Road, Solomons) 7 to 8 p.m. Family story time for preschoolers. Program includes books, songs, and flannel board stories. 410-326-5289

Saturday, June 8
Garden Smarter: Shade Gardening with Native Plants Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick) 10 to 11:30 a.m. Do you have a shady garden and dont know what to plant in it? Learn about some native plants that are adapted to shade and can add color and texture to your garden. 410535-0291 or 301-855-1862. Brain Games: Mahjongg, Scrabble & more Calvert Library Southern Branch (13920 H.G. Trueman Road, Solomons) 1 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! 410-326-5289 Calvert Library Foundation Art Auction

Wednesday, June 12
Memoirs & Creative Writing Workshop Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick) 2 to 3:30 p.m. Join author and editor Elisavietta Ritchie as she encourages the art of creative memoir writing. 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

Friday, June 14
On Pins & Needles Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick) 1 to 4 p.m. Bring your quilting, needlework, knitting, crocheting, or other project for an afternoon of conversation and shared creativity. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862

Monday, June 17
Calvert Eats Local Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick) 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

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Thursday, June 6, 2013

The Calvert Gazette

The Miracle of Dietary Perfection

By Debra Meszaros CSN www.MXSportsNutrition.com Ever wonder why after all the progress science has made in understanding the human body, disease and dysfunction are still on the rise? Whether you are an athlete, lead an active lifestyle, are a health conscious individual, or a normally aging adult, there may be a simple solution to your health and well being. There is a group of magical microscopic molecules which are responsible for almost every chemical reaction within the human body. Interestingly, these molecules are also present in food, present in all of which are living; and non-existent in anything which is not. These molecules are so vital to your body that without them you would die. Where do we find these magical molecules? Enzymes are these magical molecules, and they are found in various foods. Some enzymes help to digest food; others perform hundreds of bodily functions related to the health of your joints, lungs and respiratory system, cardiovascular system, cognitive function, immune system, blood glucose levels, and maintenance of proper inflammatory responses. Any additional mental, emotional, or physical stress placed on the body will increase the need for enzymes beyond normal levels. Besides supplementation, there is a way to get daily doses of enzymes eat living foods. Stock up on Fast food Fast food is one of the best foods to consume, but I am not talking about foods off the dollar menu. There is nothing faster than fresh fruits and vegetables. Try incorporating fresh fruits, fresh uncooked vegetables, sprouted nuts and seeds, virgin coconut oil, and naturally fermented foods into your diet in the highest dietary percentage possible. Pasteurization, heat, and your microwave kill the enzymes in live food. When you consume dead (cooked) food the body steals its metabolic enzymes to help digest the food, possibly leaving you deficient in those enzymes. Age also plays a role in enzyme levels in the body, as after the age of twenty will gradually produce less each year. The amount of sugar and grains one consumes also contributes to the reduction of metabolic enzymes. Keeping a dietary balance of which fast foods are the majority, will do miracles for maintaining health and wellness. What can dietary perfection do for you? Breaking the old dietary habits and bringing your diet as close to nature as possible has enormous advantages. The enzymes found in Fast foods can perform the following functions: help the body digest waste that accumulates in your bloodstream like undigested food particles, decayed and oxidized cells, fibrin, and fatty proteins. Waste in your bloodstream can interfere with normal immune and joint function, can increase fatigue, soreness, and aches and pains. The more active your lifestyle is the more important enzymes are. The body of an athlete has very high demands for enzymes and exploring supplemental enzymes in addition to a normal dietary supply could have many advantages, especially in times of injury, since they help the immune system, inflammation, and aid in the cleanup and repair that occurs after injury. Developing your miracle The secret to developing dietary perfection is to adjust your diet slowly replacing certain less effective foods with new Fast foods at a pace you are comfortable with. Make better choices when you shop. Instead of those canned dead vegetables choose some fresh ones. Replace that canned dead fruit cocktail with an assortment of fresh chopped fruits. Switch the whole wheat bread for a sprouted grain bread of your choice. Buy raw honey, raw nut butters, raw cheeses, and other raw treats. Now youre on your way to perfection!
2013 Debra Meszaros MXSportsNutrition.com. All rights reserved; no duplication without permission. DISCLAIMER: When you read through the diet and lifestyle information, you must know that everything within it is forinformational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for advice from your physician or other health care professional. I am making no attempt to prescribe any medical treatment. You should not use the information here for diagnosis or treatment of any health problem or for prescription of any medication or other treatment. The products and the claims made about specific products have not been evaluated by the United States Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. You should consult with a healthcare professional before starting any diet, exercise or supplementation program, before taking any medication, or if you have or suspect you might have a health problem. Confirm the safety of any supplements with your M.D., N.D. or pharmacist (healthcare professional).Some information given is solely an opinion, thought and or conclusion based on experiences, trials, tests, assessments or other available sources of information. I do not make any guarantees or promises with regard to results. I may discuss substances that have not been subject to double blind clinical studies or FDA approval or regulation. You assume the responsibility for the decision to take any natural remedy. You and only you are responsible if you choose to do anything with the information you have read. You do so at your own risk.I encourage you to make your own health decisions based upon your research and in partnership with a qualified health care professional.

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Spend the Day at a Museum Enjoy a trip to the Newseum, Tuesday, July 2. The Newseum will immerse you in the worlds greatest news stories. It is an experience that blends five centuries of news history with up-to-the-second technology and hands-on exhibits. Lunch will be provided by Wolfgang Puck Catering. The $62 fee includes transportation, entrance fee and lunch. Call the Office on Aging at 410-535-4606 or 301-855-1170 for more information. Fathers Day Classic Car Show Do you own a classic car? Register for free to show it off at Calvert Pines Senior Center, Friday, June 14, 5- 7:30 p.m. There will be live music, food for sale, and more. All proceeds will benefit the Calvert Pines Senior Council. Call Sandy Marquess at 410-5354606 or 301-855-1170. Annual Red, White and Blue Picnic Come to the Calvert County Fairgrounds, Wednesday, June 26, 11 a.m. 2 p.m. for the annual Red, White, and Blue Picnic. There will be a fried chicken lunch and entertainment by 2-4-U. This event is free but donations are strongly encouraged. Must preregister by June 12. Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program Calvert Pines Senior Center (CPSC) Join in the fun of a Spelling Bee, Thursday, June 13, 1 p.m. See if you have what it takes to be top speller or cheer on your friends. North Beach Senior Center (NBSC) Celebrate Fathers Day Italian style at Festa del Papa, Friday, June 14, 12 noon. There will be a special treat for all the men. Southern Pines Senior Center (SPSC) Inviting all dads to a Fathers Day Social, Friday, June 14, 9:30 a.m. Enjoy a continental breakfast and read the local paper. Local Trip Enjoy a theatrical dining experience at Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament, Thursday, August 1. Costumed staff will serve lunch while we are entertained by spectacular horsemanship and pageantry. The $61 fee includes transportation, show and meal. Eating Together Menu Lunches are served to seniors aged 60plus and their spouses through Title IIIC of the Older Americans Act. Contributions are suggested. For reservations or to cancel your reservations call: Calvert Pines Senior Center at 410-535-4606 or 301-855-1170, North Beach Senior Center at 410-257-2549, or Southern Pines Senior Center at 410-586-2748. Monday, June 10: Cold Roast Beef Sandwich, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Cucumber Salad, Fresh Fruit Tuesday, June 11: Pork BBQ on Bun, Baked Beans, Cole Slaw, Fresh Fruit, Brownies Wednesday, June 12: Fried Chicken, Mashed Sweet Potatoes, Whole Wheat Bread, Fresh Fruit Thursday, June 13: Baked Tilapia, Red Potatoes, Black Beans, Kale, Rice Pudding Friday, June 14: Spaghetti w/Meat Sauce, Tossed Salad, Italian Green Beans, Bread, Fruit

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