2015-01-08 Calvert County Times

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Wednesday, January 7, 2014
Wednesday, january 7, 2015
The Calvert County Times
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Calvert
Jerrys Place Celebrates Seven Years of

Quality Food, Kind People and a Cozy Atmosphere
Photo by Sarah Miller
Story Page 13
Wednesday
January 7, 2015
On the Cover
When you first pull in, you dont know what youve got, said Jerrys Place co-owner
Jerry Gainey, Sr., of the restaurant, which just celebrated its seventh anniversary.
Situated next door to the Mr. Tire south of Prince Frederick with a front facing Route
2/4, there have been a number of customers who come in thinking the restaurant is a
joke or closed, he said.
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Local News
9 Education
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Cops & Courts
12 Letters
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Feature Story
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Community
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Sports
16 Obituaries
17 Business
18 Entertainment
19 Entertainment Calendar
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Community Calendar
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Library Calendar
22 Games
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Classifieds
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Providing Excellent Service For Over 20 Years
Auto Accidents
Workers comp
North Beach hosted the annual New Years Day Polar Bear Plunge
on Jan. 1.
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Community Asks BOCC for More

Oversight at Dominion Cove Point
Stolen Truck
Damaged
by Fire
By Lauren Procopio
Staff Writer
Photos by Sarah Miller
By Sarah Miller
Staff Writer
The Division of Solid Waste got approval from the Board of County Commissioners
(BOCC) to purchase a new heavy-duty truck
with a roll-off hoist at their Jan. 6 meeting.
The truck being retired is a 2009 Volvo
Heady Duty Diesel Engine Truck with a roll-off
hoist.
The replacement is expected to cost
$165,000 and will be purchased from the solid
waste equipment reserve funds. The truck being
retired will be auctioned off and the proceeds
On Jan. 7, the Maryland Motor Vehicle

Administrations Highway Safety Office
(MHSO) began taking grant applications for
traffic safety projects to occur in FFY 2016.
The MHSO is responsible for administering
grant funded programs that address priority
areas such as impaired driving prevention,
occupant protection, aggressive driving prevention, distracted driving prevention, and
the safety of pedestrians, bicyclists, motorcyclists, younger drivers and older drivers.
Grants will also be awarded to projects that
are focused on improving Marylands traffic
records systems and record-keeping, and other projects that enhance the safety of Marylands motoring public.
Traffic crashes are one of the leading causes of death throughout a persons
life, began MVA Administrator and Governors Highway Safety Representative, Milt
Chaffee. Our goal is to fund projects that
help us reach our goal of zero traffic-related
deaths on Marylands roadways.
Each year since 2009, an average of 502
people have been killed in traffic crashes on
Marylands roads, and nearly 45,000 people
have been injured. In total there have been
more than 92,000 crashes each year and state
officials have set a goal of eliminating these
needless and preventable tragedies.
We cannot achieve our goal without the
help of partners throughout Maryland, stated
Tom Gianni, Chief of the Maryland Highway
Safety Office. Our highway safety grant
funding opens the door for some truly effective and innovative programs and funding is
On the morning of Dec. 31, 2014, Kevin Kern reported to

the Charles County Sheriffs Office that his 2010 Chevrolet
Silverado truck was stolen, according to officials.
At 4:43 p.m., on the same day, authorities from the Charles
County Sheriffs Office responded to 15700 Covington Road
in Brandywine, after a citizen discovered a fire had damaged
the truck.
According to Deputy Fire Marshal Brenneman, the fire
has been ruled as arson and it caused an estimated $15,000 in
damage to the Chevrolet.
The investigation is currently on going and the area of
origin of the fire has yet to be determined. Anyone with information pertaining to this incident is encouraged to contact the
State Fire Marshal, Southern Region, at 443-550-6835.
will be returned to the reserve funds.

Also during the BOCC meeting, Lusby residents Tracy Eno (representing Calvert Citizens
for a Healthy Community) and Leonard Zuza addressed the board during public comment to ask
them to continue to ensure public safety during
the Dominion Cove Point liquefied natural gas
project. Eno challenged the BOCC to improve
communication between citizens and county
government, ensure that construction is safe and
to establish a continuous, independent monitoring for air, ground water and noise pollution.
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Maryland Offers Grants to

State and Local Groups
for Traffic Safety
available to a wide variety of institutions

to help us make our roadways as safe as
possible.
State and local government agencies,
law enforcement agencies, institutions of
higher education, hospitals, associations
and other non-profit and not-for profit
groups are encouraged to develop projects that address the four Es of highway
safety education, enforcement, engineering, and emergency medical services. Funding is provided on a competitive
basis to projects that are data driven, and
to those that implement proven countermeasures with goals of eliminating motor
vehicle crashes and the associated injuries
and fatalities.
There are two types of projects available, one specifically for law enforcement
agencies and a general application. New
projects must be statewide in nature and
specifically correlate to a priority highway safety program area or another identified area such as traffic records. Pilot
projects are permitted provided that the
project demonstrates a potential for expansion throughout the state.
Applications are due by Feb. 27. The
grant funding year begins on Oct. 1 and
runs through Sept. 30, 2016.
For more information, please go to
www.mva.maryland.gov/safety/mhso/
highway-safety-grants.htm or contact
Joyce Kregelka, the MHSOs Office Manager, at 410-787-4050 or via email at jkregelka@mdot.state.md.us.
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Vehicle
Destroyed
By Fire
By Lauren Procopio
Staff Writer
Taking the Plunge

By Lauren Procopio
Staff Writer
New Years Day brought many spectators
to the North Beach boardwalk for the annual
Polar Bear Plunge! Participants in the plunge
were able to receive a t-shirt and certification
for their daring dip into the chilly bay water.
On Dec. 29, 2014 at 5:30 p.m., authorities from the

Charles County Sheriffs Office responded to Woodville
Road in Brandywine in response to a 2004 Nissan SUV that
had been intentionally set on fire, according to Deputy Fire
Marshal John Nelson, who responded to the scene.
The vehicle was discovered and reported to authorities
by a neighbor, who was walking his dog when he discovered
the SUV, according to Nelson.
The fire had completely burned itself out well before it
was discovered, Nelson said.
The incendiary fire originated in the interior of the vehicle and caused an estimated $8,000 in damage to the Nissan,
completely destroying the SUV.
Officials have identified Denice Taylor as the owner of
the 2004 Nissan.
No arrests have been made at this time and no injuries
resulted from the fire.
Photos By Lauren Procopio
Local NEWS
Three Animals
Perish in
Apartment Fire
By Lauren Procopio
Staff Writer
On Jan. 3 at 7:09 p.m., 64 firefighters from the La Plata, Waldorf, Accokeek,
Bel Alton, Bryans Road and Potomac Heights Volunteer Fire Departments responded to Jimmies Paddock Apartments in White Plains after a neighbor discovered the
fire.
According to officials, the blaze originated in an apartment bedroom in the
complex and caused an estimated $200,000 in damage.
Officials identified the apartment occupant as Michael Mills and identified the
owner as Robert Mills.
Firefighters were able to control the fire within 15 minutes, but three animals
perished as a result of the fire.
10 residents from the different apartments were able to escape safely, but due
to the damage, the residents were displaced and are being assisted by the American
Red Cross, according to Deputy Fire Marshal Melissa Decker.
The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
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New Board of Education

Members Sworn In
During a ceremony at the Brooks Administrative Building in Prince Frederick,

Calvert County Circuit Clerk Kathy Smith administered the oath of office to New
Board of Education members William Phalen, Pamela Cousins and James C. Piatt.
Phalen and Cousins were nominated in the past General Election and Piatt was appointed by the Board of County Commissioners following previous BOE member Joe
Chenellys resignation.
New Board of Education members William Phalen, Pamela

Cousins and James C. Piatt take the oath of office.
Photos by Sarah Miller
Pamela Cousins signs her contract for the next four

years.
Are you Looking for

a Summer Job?
Check out the Student Job Fair
By Sarah Miller
Staff Writer
High school and college students are encouraged
to attend an upcoming job fair, designed specially for
younger job seekers.
This year is the 10th student job fair, and the first to
be open to college students, according to Department of
Parks and Recreation Northern District Assistant Coordinator Paul Lundberg.
We look at it as much as a community service as
anything else, Lundberg said.
The job fair has been growing in popularity since it
started. During the first job fairs, students would show up
in sweats, having come to the community center to use
the gym. Now, students come with resumes and dressed
professionally.
Every year I am so impressed by how prepared and
Education
Southern Maryland
Youth Orchestra
(SMYOrch) Announces
Auditions for its
Spring 2015 Season
The Southern Maryland Youth Orchestra (SMYOrch) is holding an open
rehearsal and auditions for their upcoming
spring season during the month of January.
On Monday, Jan. 12, SMYOrch will
hold an open rehearsal from 6:30 to 8:30
pm at Chopticon High School. All middleschool and high-school musicians who are
interested in learning more about SMYOrch are encouraged to attend.
Auditions will be held Jan. 13-15 and
January 21-22. Interested musicians can
complete an audition registration form by
going to the SMYOrch website, www.smyorchestra.org.
The orchestra is currently seeking all
instruments. Non-traditional orchestral instruments are welcome.
The Southern Maryland Youth Orchestra is a full orchestra serving St.

Marys, Calvert and Charles counties. Any
young musician entering grades 6-12 with
at least one year of musical study may audition for the SMYOrch. Younger musicians
who can play at Level 4 or higher may audition and, at the discretion of the Director,
may be accepted. Non-traditional orchestral instruments are welcome to audition.
The SMYOrch will work together with
Maryland musicians, educators and organizations to expand the musical opportunities available in our community.
For more information, contact SMYOrch President Julia Nichols at 301-9970079, smyorchestra@gmail.com or www.
smyorchestra.org
professional the students are who attend this fair, Lundberg said.
Some businesses at the job fair will conduct interviews and hire on the spot, while others will use the job
fair as a preliminary screening tool.
Adding older students was the deciding factor for
some businesses, such as Perigeaux Vineyards and Winery, to join the job fair, Lundberg said.
The job fair is scheduled for 1 to 4 p.m. on Jan. 4.
This is a staff development day for Calvert County Public
Schools, so students will have the day off from school,
Lundberg said.
The job fair will be held at the Northeast Community
Center, located at 4075 Gordon Sinnett Avenue in Chesapeake Beach.
Local businesses that are looking for hard-working
student employees to fill summer and seasonal positions
are also encouraged to participate in the fair.
While pre-registration is requested, students who

show up on the day of the job fair wont be turned away,
Lundberg said. For more information, call 410-257-2554.
participated in Project Graduation and for the past 27 years,

no graduating senior has been involved in an alcohol- or drugrelated crash on graduation night. The cost to provide this program at all four Calvert County high schools in $32,000. Without the generosity of our business community, this beneficial
activity would not be possible. We hope you will continue to
support our efforts.
Please make your check payable to CAASA and mail it to
P.O. Box 2104, Prince Frederick, Maryland 20678. To be listen
in the program and on the banner, your sponsorship donation
must be received by Feb. 9. If you have any questions, please
contact Candace DAgostino, CAASA Coordinator, at 410-5353733. Thank you in advance for your consideration and dedication to the youth go Calvert County.
Gold Sponsor - $500 Two tickets with reserved seating,

listing of your companys website address on our website for 30
days following the event, company name displayed on a banner
the night of the event and company name listed in the program;
or Four tickets with reserved seating, company name displayed
on a banner the night of the event and company name listed in
the program.
Silver Sponsor - $300 Three tickets with reserved seating,
company name displayed on a banner the night of the event and
the company name listed in the program.
Bronze Sponsor - $200 Two tickets with reserved seating,
company name displayed on a banner the night of the event and
the company name listed in the program.
Friends of CAASA - $100 Company name displayed on
a banner the night of the event and the company name listed
in the program.
Confirmed Student Job Fair Employers
Southern Maryland JobSource Mobile Career Center
Calvert County Government
Calvert County Parks and Recreations Aquatics Division
Calvert Nature Society
College of Southern Maryland
Games2U
Herrington on the Bay
McDonalds
Perigeaux Vineyards and Winery
Town of North Beach
Project Graduation Seeks

Sponsorships for Fundraiser
The Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse, Inc.

(CAASA) is pleased to announce the 10th Annual Comedy
Invasion for Project Graduation fundraiser, scheduled for Saturday, February 28, 2015, 8 p.m., in the Calvert High School
auditorium in Prince Frederick, MD. As you can see from the
attached flier, the entertainment promises to be just as fun and
exciting as in previous years.
CAASA is asking for your support. There are five levels
of sponsorship, each providing incentives that benefit you and
your business. Please review the attached outline to see which
sponsorship is right for you. If you are unable to sponsor the
event at this time, we would welcome a donation of an item or
a service to use as a door prize. To thank you for your generosity, your business name will be listed in the program. CAASA
is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization and contributions are tax
deductible.
CAASA provides youth programs and activities that promote a healthy environment free from alcohol and substance
abuse. Our major activity is Project Graduation, an all-night
alcohol-free and drug-free celebration for Calvert Countys
graduating high school seniors. Last year over 1,000 students
Sponsorship Levels:
Benefactor - $1,000 Four tickets with reserved seating,
listing of your companys website address on our website for 30
days following the event, company name displayed on a banner
the night of the event and company name listed in the program.
Press release from The Calvert Alliance Against Substance

Abuse, Inc.
Cops &
COURTS
10
SHERIFFS BLOTTER
Lusby Man Charged

With Sexual Assault
By Lauren Procopio
Staff Writer
In the early hours of Dec. 23, 2014, Frank Richard Taitano, 53, of Lusby, was
charged and arrested for first-degree sexual assault, second-degree assault and false
imprisonment.
According to police documents, Deputy Mohler, of the Calvert County Sheriffs
Office, responded to Lower Marlboro Lane in Owings for the report of a sexual assault. According to court documents, the suspect had left the scene in a tan GMC
Envoy before police arrived; a lookout was put in place for the vehicle. Upon Mohlers
arrival, Deputy Durner, of the Sheriffs Office, was already on the scene and received
a verbal statement from the victim. The victim stated she had an altercation with Taitano in Waysons Corner in Anne Arundel County and informed the suspect multiple times she wanted to be taken home. According to court documents, Taitano
allegedly refused to take the victim home and said he was going fishing at the pier
at the end of Lower Marlboro Road. The victim stated the suspect allegedly forced
himself on her by unbuttoning and attempting to remove her pants while at the pier;
the victim informed police she believed Taitanos intention was to forcefully have
sexual intercourse with her, according to police documents. Police files indicate
while giving her verbal statement, the victim was visibly shaken and her pants were
slightly below her waistline, unbuttoned, with her underwear exposed.
Police reports indicate during the alleged assault, the victim honked the vehicle
horn in an attempt to gain assistance from anyone in the area, while also attempting
to exit the vehicle. The victim was able to exit the vehicle and gain assistance at a
neighboring house, where she contacted police.
According to court documents, the suspect returned to the scene and admitted
to police he would not take the victim home because he wanted to go fishing. Taitano
also stated the victim assaulted him by striking him in the face. Police questioned
Taitano regarding the sexual assault and asked the suspect why the victims pants
were unbuttoned and slightly pulled down, Taitano answered, she pees a lot. Look
at the toilet paper in the car. Police files indicate there was no toilet paper found in
the vehicle.
Taitano was detained and transported to the Calvert County Detention Center
and was held on a $15,000 bond. The victim was transported to Calvert Memorial
Hospital for an evaluation; the victim completed a written statement regarding the
alleged assault, but refused a forensic examination, according to police documents.
According to court documents, Taitano was released from the detention center
the same day, around 11:30 p.m., after Crum and Forster Indemnity Company posted
his $15,000 bond.
Taitano is scheduled for a preliminary hearing at the Calvert County District
Court on Jan. 22.
Taitano faces life in prison if found guilty of first-degree sexual assault.
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The following information is compiled

directly from publicly released police reports.
During the week of Dec. 29, 2014, through Jan. 4 deputies of the Calvert
County Sheriffs Office responded to 1,490 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.
Destruction of Property Case #14-73047 and #14-73052 and #14-73065:
DFC C. Fox is investigating three incidents of graffiti spray-painting. One was done to a
fence in the 8300 block of F Street in Chesapeake Beach between Dec. 20 and 29, 2014. The
roadway in an alley between Md. Rt. 260 and 27th Street was also found to have been spraypainted. More graffiti was seen on the back side of the now-closed Ledos in Chesapeake
Beach. Anyone with information is asked to contact DFC Fox at 410-535-2800.
CDS Violation Case #14-73316:
On Dec. 30, 2014, at 9:35 p.m. Cpl. A. Moschetto conducted

a traffic stop on a vehicle on Md. Rt. 4 northbound at Parran
Road in St. Leonard. He immediately detected a strong odor
of burnt marijuana emitting from the passenger area of the vehicle. A search revealed zip lock bags containing a substantial
amount of suspected marijuana. The driver and passenger were
both arrested. James Richard Nelson, Jr., 33, of Upper Marlboro
and Sheldon Lyvonne Curtis, 33, of Lexington Park, were each
charged with possession of marijuana and possession of marijuana in an amount sufficient to indicate an intent to distribute.
Nelson
Curtis
Burglary Case #14-73338:
A home in the 2300 block of West Chesapeake Beach Road in Dunkirk was burglarized
in the early morning hours of Dec. 31, 2014. It is unknown at this time if anything was stolen. DFC M. Quinn is investigating.
CDS Violation Case #15-38:
On Jan. 1 at 4 a.m. in the parking lot of the Taco Bell in Prince Frederick,
DFC R. Kreps conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle suspected of being operated by an impaired driver. After making contact with the operator, Steven
Andrew Terrell, 23, of Upper Marlboro, he arrested Terrell for possession of
drug paraphernalia. Terrell was also charged with numerous traffic offenses
including driving while impaired by alcohol and negligent driving.
Burglary Case #15-68:
Terrell
Unknown suspect(s) shattered the front door of the Dunkirk Hardware

and Home Center on Town Center Boulevard in Dunkirk in the early morning
hours between Dec. 31, 2014 and Jan. 1. The culprit(s) stole several Stihl saws,
altogether valued at over $4,000. Damage is estimated at $1,200. Anyone with information
is asked to contact Det. H. Rich of the C.I.B. at 410-535-1600 extension 2765.
Maryland State Police Blotter

The following information is compiled directly from publicly released police reports.
Theft from Vehicle: On Dec. 29, 2014, at 8:38 a.m., Trooper

First Class Wiesemann responded to the 12400 block of
Painted Horse Trail in Lusby for a report of a theft from a
vehicle. Unknown suspect(s) entered an unlocked vehicle
in the victims driveway and broke the glove compartment
and stole several items. Investigation continues.
Open Warrants / Possession of Marijuana: On Dec. 29,
2014, at 10:48 p.m., Trooper First Class Esnes stopped a vehicle on Rt. 4 near Duke St. in Prince Frederick for traffic
violations. An odor of burnt marijuana was emitting from
inside the vehicle. The passenger, Benjamin L. Michael, 21
of St. Leonard, was found to have two open warrants. He
was arrested. A probable cause search revealed marijuana.
He was incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center. The juvenile driver was arrested and received a Juvenile Civil Citation and was released to a parent.
Theft of Boat: On Dec. 30, 2014, at 5:09 p.m., Trooper First
Class Matthews responded to the 2400 block of Aspen Rd.
in Port Republic for a report of a stolen boat. An aluminum
V shaped hull Jon fishing boat had been removed from

the victims property. Investigation continues.
Possession of Marijuana: On Dec. 31, 2014, at 2:29 p.m.,

Trooper First Class Matthews stopped a vehicle on Rt. 2
near Dalrymple Rd. in Sunderland for traffic violations. A
strong odor of fresh marijuana was emitting from inside
the vehicle. A probable cause search revealed marijuana.
The driver, Calvin E. Holland, 33 of Prince Frederick, was
arrested for driving without a license. He was issued appropriate traffic violation citations and a Civil Citation for
the marijuana. He was incarcerated at the Calvert County
Detention Center. A passenger was searched and released.
Possession of Marijuana: On Dec. 31, 2014, at 11:21 p.m.,
Sr. Trooper Dawson stopped a vehicle on Rt. 231 near Mason Rd. in Prince Frederick for traffic violations. A strong
odor of raw marijuana was emitting from the inside of the
vehicle. A probable cause search revealed marijuana. Dia
Quan Garner, 23 of Prince Frederick, and a passenger,
Krystal T. Byrd, 20 of Waldorf, were both issued Civil Ci-
tations for possession of marijuana and released.

Burglary/Destruction of Property: On Jan. 1, at 4:10 a.m.,
Trooper First Class Follin responded to Oxford Way in
Huntingtown for a burglary and destruction of property
complaint. A front window of the business, Pipe Dreams,
had been broken, in an attempt to gain entry. Investigation
continues.
Possession of Cocaine and Handgun: On Jan. 3, at 12:56
a.m., Trooper First Class Lewis stopped a vehicle on Boyds
Turn Rd. near Cowspen Ct. in Owings for traffic violations. A strong odor of raw marijuana was detected emitting from inside the vehicle. A probable cause search revealed marijuana and a loaded handgun. Derwin M. Jones,
18 of Upper Marlboro, was arrested for possession of cocaine and marijuana and possession of a regulated firearm
under the age of 21. He was issued a Civil Citation for the
marijuana and was arrested for the other charges and incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.
Cops &
COURTS
Woman Sentenced For

Theft-Scheme Charge
By Lauren Procopio
Staff Writer
On Monday Jan. 5, Calvert County
Circuit Court Judge Mark Chandlee sentenced Virginia Wilson Hunter, 58, of
Owings, to 10 years, suspending all but
six months on home detention for the
felony charge of theft-scheme of $10,000
to under $100,000.
Online records indicate Hunter was
charged with six counts of theft from
$1,000 to under $10,000; seven counts
of theft less than $1,000; two counts of
theft less than $500; six counts of theft
over $500; theft-scheme of over $500
and theft-scheme of $10,000 to under
$100,000.
Hunter accepted a plea agreement,
which stated she would plead guilty to the
felony charge of theft-scheme of $10,000
to under $100,000; the plea agreement
dismissed the remaining 22 charges.
According to Assistant States Attorney (ASA) Kyle Tores, the defendant
stole $25,000 from Skipjack Properties,
LLC; the defendant stole the money over
a course of six years while working as the
bookkeeper for the business.
Tores said her sole responsibility
was issuing checks to the companies
for their work; Tores said the defendant
would write one check to the company
and another check, in the same amount,
to herself, which allowed the finances to
appear normal.
It took a lot of work to determine

which checks were legitimate, Tores
said to the court.
Tores stated incarnation is the appropriate punishment in this case and
said her actions took a lot of criminal
thought.
Shes been a theft for six years. It
was a deliberate action; it wasnt a drugfueled action.
Russell Litten and Michael and Sharon Hegarty owned Skipjack Properties
LLC, all three were present in the courtroom. The Hegartys declined to address
the court, but Mr. Litten did provide a
statement during the hearing.
Dont look at that schoolhouse
mom personashes a very cold, deceiving and calculating person, he said to the
court.
Is it more important to accept a
plea and let the defendant go on this case
and penalize the victim? Litten asked
the court.
Richard Lloyd, who was representing the defendant, stated his client felt
overworked and wasnt paid for the work
she did and said Hunter felt take advantage of.
Lloyd said Hunter realized her reasoning was no excuse for the theft and
regretted her decision.
She admitted she took this money;
she acknowledged it was wrong to do it,
Lloyd said.
Lloyd requested home detention
and unsupervised probation for his client

stating she paid the $25,000 restitution to
the victims and stated she is also the sole
caregiver for her 82-year-old father.
I believe the rehabilitation part of
the disposition is already here; shes not
going to do this again.
Before the judge implemented his
sentence, he allowed Hunter to address
the court.
I am not the coldhearted person
Mr. Litten portrays me to be. I did make
a mistake and I am very sorry. There is
no excuse for what I did. This was an isolated incident and I am sorry, she said to
the court.
Its a difficult case; its an unfortunate case. You have to look at your acts
and the impact it had, the judge said to
the defendant.
Judge Chandlee sentenced Wilson
to six months of home detention with five
years of unsupervised probation; he also
ordered the defendant pay a $2,500 fine.
Judge Chandlee granted Hunter work release; Hunter currently works for Michael
and Sharon Hegarty as the bookkeeper
for their company, Chesapeake Security
Service.
Hunter was held at the Calvert
County Detention Center following her
Jan. 5 sentencing hearing. Hunters home
detention began Tuesday, Jan. 6 at 9 a.m.
Waldorf Fire
Ruled Arson
By Lauren Procopio
Staff Writer
In the early hours of Monday, Jan. 5, five firefighters from the Waldorf Volunteer Fire Department responded to Hatteras Circle in Waldorf, after a
neighbor discovered a 2011 Infiniti sedan was intentionally set on fire.
The fire originated in the rear passenger compartment of the vehicle and the incendiary fire caused
an estimated $20,000 in damage to the Infiniti, according to Deputy Fire Marshal Melissa Decker, who
responded to the scene.
Firefighters were able to control the fire within
five minutes and there were no injuries as a result of
the fire.
Officials have identified Adrian Harris as the
owner of the Infiniti sedan.
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 Marshal,
Southern Region, at 443-550-6834.
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Together we did it! Because of your amazing

support, Chesapeake Cares Food Pantry led the nation in Wal-Marts Food Pantry Holiday Makeover
competition.
From day one, Chesapeake Cares Food Pantry was
in first place and you kept us there throughout the entire competition.
Winning the $20,000 grant will have a huge impact on the way we are able to serve our countys neediest people. We will be expanding our current facility
to better serve the 700 to 800 people who visit us every
single week. Over 40 percent of the people we serve
are children.
In addition, by increasing our freezer and refrigerator storage space, we will be able to store more fresh
fruits and vegetables; providing our food pantry clients
with better and healthier food options.
In a nutshell, more people in Calvert County will
be receiving healthy foods more efficiently. You made
that possible.
To everyone who voted for Chesapeake Cares
Food Pantry, shared our statues, and put up with our
posts throughout the competition, thank you. Once
again you proved that the people of Calvert County can
willing to have the baby killed rather than give it

to someone else.
Dr. King would also have opposed abortion
because he was a champion of justice and human rights. Proverbs 6:16-19 states that one of
the things God hates is hands that shed innocent
blood and who is more innocent than an unborn
child in the womb? Also the unalienable Right
to Life in the Declaration of Independence is the
most important human right, because without life,
no other right is possible.
Dr. King also knew that while hanging on the
cross, Jesus said Father, forgive them, for they do
not know what they do. If you didnt understand
in the past but are beginning to realize now the
full consequences of what you have done regarding abortion, remember that God is merciful and
forgiving. But even if you knew and did it anyway, if you are truly sorry, repent and ask Him,
He will forgive you.
If he were still alive, I believe Dr. King would
be at the annual March or at one of the many associated events. And like his niece, Dr. Alveda
King, he would probably be a major speaker encouraging people to be pro-life and not to have
abortions.
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Dear Calvert County,
Dr. Martin Luther King

and Abortion
In January, we celebrate the birthday of the

Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King and rally in Washington, D. C. for the annual March for Life to
protest the Supreme Court decisions that legalized abortions. Since those decisions occurred on
22 January 1973 almost five years after Dr. King
was killed, some people might question where he
would have stood on abortion.
First of all, Dr. King was a pastor and his
Christian faith was the most important thing
in his life. Therefore, he would have been very
knowledgeable about the Bible. He would have
known that a persons physical life begins at conception because in Jeremiah 1:5 God says Before
I formed you in the womb, I knew you. He
would have known that a pregnant woman has a
child in her womb because in Genesis 16:11, the
Angel of the Lord said to Hagar Behold, you are
with child He would have known that God disapproved of abortion because in Exodus 21:22-24
God set the punishment of life for life, eye for
eye for anyone killing or injuring an unborn
baby. He would have known that God approves of
adoption instead of abortion because of the story
about King Solomons wisdom in 1 Kings 3:16-27.
King Solomon looked favorably on the mother because to save her babys life, she was willing to
give her baby to a harlot who had stolen her baby,
lied to her, was fighting her for custody, and was
care for the people of Calvert County.

What a beautiful thing we accomplished together
and a great way to close out 2014.
I wish you a Happy New Year and I look forward
to all that we achieve in the upcoming year.
Sincerely,
Rev. Robert P. Hahn
Senior Pastor
Chesapeake Church
What is
Appropriate
Reading in the
Classroom?
Dear Superintendent Curry:

I have a few questions concerning the Common Core curriculum.
Since my email has been added to a block list maintained by Calvert
County Public Schools and I do not tweet, I would ask that your reply
be in the form of an open letter to County Times readers.
Superintendent Curry, the Common Core worksheets state that
what my generation called God-given, unalienable rights are privileges the government extends to its citizens. Do you agree with that
assessment, Superintendent Curry?
Before you answer, bear in mind that a privilege is something a
parent extends to a child, which can be taken away if they misbehave or
dont clean their room.
Is the right of citizens to peacefully assemble a privilege? The
right of a well-regulated militia to keep and bear arms?
I await your response.
If an employee of Calvert County Public Schools texted a child
in their class a graphic, unsparing depiction of sex acts between an
11-year-old and an adult, at a minimum, they would be placed on administrative leave. Why, then, is Toni Morrisons Bluest Eyes considered an acceptable part of the Common Core curriculum?
It is a small wonder that this books sympathetic, non-judgmental
portrayal of pedophilia has earned it a place high on NAMBLAs wish
list for required reading in schools.
Do you really consider the deflowering of an 11-year-old appropriate reading for children of any age?
Again, I await your response.
Edward C. Davenport, Drum Point
Law Enforcement
Government, Community
P. O. Box 250 Hollywood, MD 20636
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Feature Story
Quality Food,
Kind People and a
Cozy Atmosphere
Jerrys Place Celebrates Seven
Years in Prince Frederick
By Sarah Miller
Staff Writer
Jerrys Place is one of those restaurants you find almost by accident unless
youre purposefully looking for it.
When you first pull in, you dont
know what youve got, said Jerrys Place
co-owner Jerry Gainey, Sr., of the restaurant, which just celebrated its seventh
anniversary.
Situated next door to the Mr. Tire
south of Prince Frederick with a front
facing Route 2/4, there have been a number of customers who come in thinking
the restaurant is a joke or closed, Gainey,
Sr., said.
Customers have told the owners that

Jerrys Place should move to a more picturesque location, but the owners have no
plans to move the restaurant.
We dont have a pretty view, but we
have superior food, said co-owner Debbie Nelson.
For the past 30 years, Jerrys Place
has been growing into the seafood restaurant it is now. At first, it was oysters
being sold out of a 1968 Chevrolet, then
a pickup truck and a food truck. Gainey,
Sr., opened the first Jerrys Place restaurant in the mid-1970s in Seabrook
Shopping Center in Lanham, Md. They
opened up in the current location in
Prince Frederick seven years ago, on
Photos by Frank Marquart
Jan. 4, 2008. The restaurant had been an

ice cream shop, a burger shop and more
before its current incarnation as Jerrys
Place.
The unassuming outside hides a colorful interior, decorated with the faces
of the extended Gainey family and more
than 100 regular customers and counting.
The extensive murals are another reason
Jerrys Place will not be moving venues,
Debbie said.
For $100, artists Erin Jeffers and
Bruce Frazier will memorialize a person
on the Jerrys Place walls. The restaurant
itself sees no revenue from the paintings,
Gainey, Sr., said, but they do see a boost
when people bring their friends and family to see their portrait on the wall of their
favorite seafood restaurant.
Jerrys Place has become a family occupation. Debbies husband, Aaron
Nelson, is in the restaurant almost daily
with the rest of the family, and there are a
number of nieces, nephews, cousins and
grandchildren who work part time.
Life revolves around the restaurant, Aaron said. The majority of the
family is normally either at the restaurant
or nearby. When the restaurant is closed,
the family will get together for meals and
quality time, he said.
Jerrys Place depends on word of
mouth and social media to drum up new
customers, though they dont spend much
time updating their website and Facebook pages.
We pay attention to the food and
the service here, Gainey, Sr., said.
Jerrys Place has several layers of
quality control. Nelson spends the majority of her time in the kitchen, and Gainey,
Sr., puts his personal stamp of approval

on every item offered on the menu.
My father wont serve it if he
doesnt like it, Gainey, Jr., said.
Gainey, Sr., takes pride in offering
a comfortable, homelike atmosphere. Either he or Gainey, Jr., can be found in the
main dining room at all times.
The Jerrys Place menu has a number
of hidden items, Gainey, Sr., said. They
offer most of the specials on a daily basis
if customers come in and ask for them.
Jerrys place will carry any type of
fish, even ones not regularly carried, as
long as the customer tells them 24-hours
in advance, Donna said. They have a wide
selection, from chicken fingers, steak and
pork chops to Icelandic Haddock, oysters
and their crab cakes. The crab cakes are
all meat, with no filler, Gainey, Sr., said.
Because Jerrys Place has all indoor
seating, they dont have many of the seasonal problems other seafood restaurants
come up against.
Like all small businesses, Jerrys
Place has had its ups and downs, Gainey,
Sr., said, but he has high hopes for this
year.
This should be our year, he said.
Jerrys Place is located at 1541 Solomons Island Road South in Prince Frederick. The restaurant is open Tuesday
through Saturday, noon to 8 p.m. and
Sundays from 1 to 7 p.m.
For more information, visit www.
jerrys-place.com.
In Our
Community
Friends of the
Library Gently
Used Book Sale
It is that time of year again! The Annual Giant Gently Used Book
Sale hosted by Friends of Calvert Library will begin with a membersonly preview night on Thursday, Jan. 8 from 5 to 7 p.m. You can join
at the door with $10 for an individual and $15 for a family membership.
The sale opens to the public on Friday, Jan. 9 from noon to 3 p.m.
and will also be held on Saturday, January 10 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The event is in the meeting rooms at the Calvert Library Prince Frederick and there will be thousands of books in good to excellent condition.
The books range from classic fiction and the latest best-sellers
to non-fiction titles of all types: self-help, military, biography, cooking, politics, history, you name it. The sale is also well-stocked with
childrens books and videos for all ages - toddlers to young adult - so
this would be the perfect opportunity to pick up a bagful of books to
encourage reading in the kids you know.
The proceeds of the sale are used by the Friends of the Library
to provide financial support to many of the events and workshops the
library offers and to enable the library to offer services and products
beyond the reach of tax dollars. For more information call 410-5350291 or 301-855-1862.
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New Endow Maryland Tax

Credit Promotes Charitable
Giving for Local Communities
A new Maryland tax credit dubbed Endow Maryland will reward donors who help build permanent
charitable funds for local communities across the state,
including Southern Maryland. Endow Maryland is modeled after successful initiatives established by community foundations across the nation.
Starting January 1, 2015, Endow Maryland offers
a tax credit for gifts of at least $500 to permanent, endowed funds at qualified community foundations, such
as the Community Foundation of Southern Maryland.
Qualified donors may receive a 25 percent tax credit on
their 2015 Maryland state tax return as an incentive to
encourage Maryland residents to give back to their local communities in a meaningful and lasting way. The
Endow Maryland tax credit, which is designed to promote charitable giving in Maryland, for Maryland, applies only to gifts to permanent, endowed funds held at
your local community foundationthose that will generate many times the initial value of the gift to benefit the
community.
The fourteen community foundations in Maryland,
provide support in every part of the State of Maryland
and have been accredited by the Council on Foundations, National Standards for Community Foundations,
a rigorous review of our financial, governance and grant
programs.
Each community foundation in Maryland will be
sharing the $250,000 in tax credits for 2015. The Community Foundation of Southern Marylands initial portion of total tax credits available is $15,000, which is
25 percent of $60,000 in contributions, with the possibility of additional tax credits after this initial portion
is claimed. These credits are available on a first-come,
first- served basis, and are anticipated to be claimed very

quickly.
According to Gretchen Hardman, executive director, the Community Foundation of Southern Maryland
would like to see the tax credits used to create 12 new
endowed funds of $5,000 each. Endowments could include historic preservation, or any one of the Foundations areas of focus, such as arts and culture, education
and scholarships, and the environment. Funds may also
be used for general community improvements, such as
housing, recreation and transportation, or health, wellness, and youth initiatives. We may also accept an endowment to support operations for the Foundation and
our discretionary grant funds.
Hardman added, Once this Endow Maryland tax
credit goes into effect, it could generate approximately
one million dollars in philanthropic donations that will
help build permanent charitable good in jurisdictions
across Maryland. The potential for good is unlimited.
To find out how to take advantage of the tax credit, see a
complete list of endowed funds, or obtain more information, visit the Community Foundation of Southern Maryland website at www.cfsomd.org or call 240-670-4483
(GIVE).
Even you can be a philanthropist. The Community
Foundation of Southern Maryland invites local residents
with a vision and a passion for community to create
something together. For good. Forever. The Community
Foundation translates collective giving into biglocal
impact. Devoted to making Southern Maryland the best
place to live and give, the Community Foundation gives
everyday people of every income level the opportunity to
create and realize the power of an endowment.
From my Backyard to our Bay

A Calvert County Residents Guide to Improving Our Environment and Drinking Water
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Streams in Your Neighborhood Need Help

From My Backyard to
Our Bay is a small but
powerful booklet that was
first developed by the
Baltimore Soil Conservation District. From there,
several counties republished a version tailored
to their county resources.
Calvert Countys 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.
Streams flowing through suburban

areas need special care. As urban
areas develop, natural stream channels
are forced to handle a higher volume of
stormwater due to the new expanses
of impervious surfaces (roofs, parking
lots, and streets). This destroys the
natural state of the stream and causes
the stream channel to increase in size.
High, turbulent waters scour stream
channels and undercut the banks until
the tops of the stream banks cave in
and are carried away, degrading the
stream with tons of sediment.
Stream banks should be protected
with vegetation and trees. Streamside
vegetation acts as a filter for runoff
flowing from upland areas and is very
effective at trapping and absorbing
runoff and associated pollutants. The
shade from trees and shrubs whose
canopies overhang the stream keeps
the water cool to protect streamdwelling organisms. Buffers also
provide excellent habitat for birds and
other wildlife.
Landowners should
bear in mind that any
grading or significant
change within the
stream channel that
would affect the flow
or cross-section of
the channel requires
a state permit. This
permit is granted
only if the landowner
can prove that the
proposed change will
not negatively impact
the environment or the streams ability
to convey stormwater.
The best protection for streams is
a riparian buffer, a protected area
extending beyond the stream banks
that is densely planted in grasses,
shrubs, and trees. Many nonprofit
organizations have stream buffer
cleanup projects. You can volunteer
to help with these projects. Contact
Calvert County Department of Planning
and Zoning for more information on
installing buffers.
Want to volunteer?
On the Bay side, contact Project Clean

Stream, organized by the Alliance for
the Chesapeake Bay, cleanstream.
allianceforthebay.org/.
On the river side of the County, Patuxent Riverkeeper organizes the only
watershed wide clean up, paxriverkeeper.org/get-involved/annual-patuxentcleanup/.
Or you can contact Citizens Green
Team at calvertgreenexpo@gmail.com,
and they will put you in contact with the
right person.
This is the seventh in a series of articles that Mary Ann Scott 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 weeks Calvert Gazette!
Streams in
Calvert
County
Buzzard Island Creek Fowlers Mill Branch
Caney Creek
Friday Creek
Tucker Creek
Graham Creek
Battle Creek
Calams Run
Ben Creek
Cobb Creek
Bobcat Brook
Hellen Creek
Island Creek
Laveel Branch
Long Creek
Parker Moore Creek
Nan Cove
Purgatory Creek
Rattlesnake Gutt
Parkers Creek
Rock Creek
Plum Point Creek
Fishing Creek
Schoolhouse Branch
Goldstein Branch
Sullivan Branch
Grays Creek
Back Creek
Grovers Creek
Brown Creek
Mears Creek
Burrell Branch
Saint Paul Branch Cleve Branch
Thomas Branch
Coles Creek
Woodland Branch Fishing Creek
Hall Creek
Hungerford Creek
Kings Branch
Mill Creek
Lyons Creek
Saint John Creek
Fox Point Creek
Calvert Beach Run
Hunting Creek
Governor Run
Little Lyons Creek Grover Creek
Mill Creek
Johns Creek
Ramsey Creek
Kings Road Creek
Reits Branch
Mosley Branch
Sewell Branch
Perrin Branch
Chew Creek
Planters Wharf Creek
Cocktown Creek
Quakers Swamp
Covenant Creek
Saint Leonard Creek
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SPORTS
The Consequence of Ego

By Ronald N. Guy Jr.
Contributing Writer
Where were you on March 28, 1994? I was enjoying spring break a now long-gone concept in my
much too adult life with the spirit of Jimmy Buffett
at the Southernmost Point of these great (continental)
United States. I was nibbling on sponge cake and
watching the sun bake. The effervescence of boiling
shrimp was all around. While sitting on the porch
swing an acoustic guitar strummed in my head and
I debated getting a brand new tattoo. I lamented my
busted flip-flop and dressed the cut on my heel delivered courtesy of a stray pop-top. For the life of
me, I couldnt find that lost shaker of salt. I was in
such a good mood that even though my buddy swore
a woman was to blame, I freely admitted it was my
own fault. The polygraph test has nothing on a few
margaritas, I suppose.
I was in Key West on that long ago March day.
My precise memory isnt because my trip to the little
latitudes was unforgettable or the result of my behavior prompting an encounter with local law enforcement; I know of my whereabouts because, while
cruising down Route 1 with warm, rejuvenating
south Florida air blowing through my window, the
radio man announced that Jimmy Johnson, coach
of the Super Bowl champion Dallas Cowboys, had
stepped down.
It was a good day to be a Cowboys hater. In late
March 1994, Dallas was just two months removed
from a second consecutive Super Bowl title and was
poised to become the greatest dynasty in the history
of pro football. Nothing could stop them except
themselves.
Despite the teams success and opportunity
to rewrite history, owner Jerry Jones and Johnson
couldnt find a way to co-exist. Not even Big D
was large enough to house their massive egos. The
struggle for power and acclaim forced a divorce that
weakened the Cowboys and nudged Johnson from a
coaching perch he would never recapture. It is one of
the great what ifs in sports history.
George Santayana once wrote, Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.
The recent split between the San Francisco 49ers and
head coach Jim Harbaugh indicates both parties have
poor memories. While not the equivalent of John-
sons seismic departure from Dallas, the HarbaughSan Francisco divorce is similar in this telling respect: it had nothing to do with football.
Entering this past season, Harbaugh had led the
49ers to three straight NFC Championship Games
and one Super Bowl. Despite that envious record,
the 49ers nearly traded Harbaugh in the offseason, a
botched move that ultimately undermined the coach
and contributed to a substandard 2014 season (San
Francisco finished 8-8). Harbaugh wasnt unemployed long; the one-time University of Michigan
quarterback signed a lucrative deal to coach the Wolverines. San Franciscos search for his replacement
is ongoing.
Elite coaches are rare; NFL teams scramble to
find them. Strong organizations and talented rosters
are few; coaches long to work in such environments.
Sustained success in the NFL is maddeningly elusive; it is professional nirvana for those in the football business. Jimmy Johnson and Dallas had found
it; so too had Jim Harbaugh and San Francisco. All of
the above had exactly what they wanted and it wasnt
enough - fascinating commentary on all involved.
An endeavor comprised of competitive, successful, strong and opinionated human beings is going to
be combustible. Discomfort will be frequent. It will
have untenable moments. But if the desired outcome
is achieved, it is incumbent upon the individuals to
accept the personally frustrating aspects organizational authority, credit for the success or the allocation of pay for prosperitys sake. If self-importance
rules, if there is no ability for the human components
to yield, to listen and to compromise, you get the
Cowboys of March 1994 and, it seems, the 49ers of
December 2014.
Jim Harbaugh may find his utopia at Michigan.
The next 49ers coach might do the only thing Harbaugh didnt - win a Super Bowl. History, however, indicates that neither party will be as successful
apart as they were together. The consequence of ego
is realizedagain.
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The Maryland Energy Assistance Program (MEAP)
assists eligible individuals and families with a one-timeper-year grant to help pay heating and electric bills. If
income-eligible, be prepared to provide the following for
every person in the home: proof of all monthly income, a
social security card, and a photo identification card. You
will also need a current heating bill, electric bill, and lease
(if renting). For more information and to schedule an appointment, call: CPSC at 410-535-4606 or 301-855-1170;
SPSC on Thursdays at 410-586-2748; NBSC on Fridays at
410-257-2549
AARP Tax-Aide Program
Tax-Aide Counselors will be available Monday, Feb.
9, through Wednesday, April 15 to prepare tax returns for
low-to-moderate income senior citizens aged 50-plus. The
three Calvert County senior centers will start taking calls
to schedule appointments Monday, Feb. 2. Before making your appointment, make sure you have all of the documentation necessary to complete your return. This would
include last years tax return and any income and expense
documentation for 2014. If you, your spouse or any of your
dependents participated in any of the Affordable Care Act
Health Exchanges (Obama Care) during any part of 2014,
please bring all 1095 forms and other proof of insurance
and receipts for any premium payments, waivers and exemption certificates for all individuals on the tax return.
Bring a cancelled/voided check (for proof of direct deposit
account) for any refunds/payments. To make an appointment, call: Calvert Pines Senior Center, 410-535-4606 or
301-855-1170; North Beach Senior Center, 410-257-2549;
Southern Pines Senior Center, 410-586-2748.
Calvert Pines Senior Center (CPSC)
Join us in the dining room to make a Winter Craft
with Sally Wednesday, Jan. 14, 11 a.m.
Remember I Love Lucy? What about Welcome Back
Kotter? Do you know the theme songs to these shows?
Have fun at the Old TV Show Game, Friday Jan. 16, 11:30
a.m.
North Beach Senior Center (NBSC)
Join the Good, Bad and Ugly 2014 discussion and
sharing time concerning the past year, Tuesday, Jan. 13,
10:45 a.m.
Enjoy a slice of pie at the Annual Pie Social, Wednesday, Jan. 14, 10 a.m.!
Southern Pines Senior Center (SPSC)
Learn about Zinc during Crazy Cathys Nutrition
Talk, Friday, Jan. 9, 10 a.m.
Remember the contributions of Dr. Martin Luther
King, Jr. by viewing the documentary, Dr. Martin Luther
King, Jr.: A Historical Perspective and discuss his legacy,
Friday, Jan. 16, 1 p.m.
Eating Together Menu
Lunches 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 301855-1170, North Beach Senior Center at 410-257-2549, or
Southern Pines Senior Center at 410-586-2748.
Monday, Jan. 12
BBQ Chicken, Beef Barley Soup, Carrots, Coleslaw, White
Bread, Sliced Pears
Tuesday, Jan. 13
Meatloaf with Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Tuscan Bean
Soup, Broccoli Salad, Whole Wheat Bread, Orange
Wednesday, Jan. 14
Ham with Raisin Sauce, Scalloped Potatoes, Gingered
Cucumbers, Green Beans, Biscuit, Cake with Pineapple
Sauce
Thursday, Jan. 15
Meatball Sub, Marinara Sauce, Health Salad, Vegetables,
Mini Sub Roll, Apricots
Friday, Jan. 16
Pork Chop with Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Pickled Beets,
Winter Blend Vegetables, Whole Wheat Bread, Mandarin
Oranges
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The Calvert County Times runs complimentary obituaries as submitted by funeral homes
and readers. We run them in the order we receive them. Any submissions that come to
news@countytimes.net after noon on Mondays may run in the following weeks edition.
Ralph Vince Vincent

Mileo, 65
Ralph Vince Vincent Mileo, 65, of
Sunderland, Md., passed on Monday, Dec.
15, 2014.
Vince was born in Washington, D.C.,
on Aug. 20, 1949, to Bessie (Beall) an Anthony B. Mileo.
He was employed for 25 years by the
MNCPP, retiring as a Park Leader. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, motorcycles and
hand dancing.
Vince was the brother of Dolores Orendorf and her husband Frank, Louise Mileo,
and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his two brothers, Tony and
Mike and his faithful companion for many
years, his beloved dog Bobo.
A Memorial Gathering will be held at
Lee Funeral Home Calvert, P.A., Owings,
Md., on Saturday, Jan. 10, from 11 a.m. to
1 p.m.
Veronica Ronnie D.
Sweeney, 76
Veronica Ronnie D. Sweeney, 76, of
Owings, Md., passed away on Wednesday,
Dec. 29, 2014, at George Washington University Hospital in Washington, D.C.
She was born in New York, N.Y., on
May 4, 1938, to Nicholas and Thelma (Duck)
Chumbris. She was married to John M.
Jack Sweeney, Sr. On Oct. 12, 2014, they
celebrated their fifty-seventh wedding anniversary. She was a yellow pages consultant
for Verizon, retiring in 2003 after 26 years
of service.
Ronnie enjoyed crocheting, gardening,
traveling, spending time with her family,
yard sales, and collecting oriental art. She
also enjoyed following the careers of several
professional athleres, a few of her favorites
included Johnny Bench, Joe Montana, and
Tom Brady. She was also a huge fan of Conway Twitty and Elvis Presley.
Along with her husband, she leaves behind to cherish her memory four children,
Jack Jr. and his wife Melody, Mike, Patrick,
and Sharon and her husband Todd. She was
the devoted grandmother of eight grandchildren, one great grandson, a brother
Tommy, a sister Rosalie, and many nieces
and nephews.
Ronnie was an animal lover, especially
dogs, so the family requests memorial contributions in her name be made to your local
humane society.
Funeral services were held by Tuesday,
Jan. 6, at Lee Funeral Home Calvery, P.A.,
Owings, Md., with burial at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, Md.
Betsy Harriet Andress, 71

Betsy Harriet Andress, 71 of Lusby, Md., passed away Jan. 4, 2015 at her
residence.
Born Dec. 6, 1943 in Smithfield, N.C.,
she was the daughter of the late Kenneth
Woodall and Ollie (Bell) Woodall.
Betsy is survived by her husband,
Bruce P. Andress, Sr.; her children, Steven
Andress (Sylvia) of Burleson, Texas, Greg
Andress (Melissa) of Waxhaw, N.C., and
Bruce P. Andress, Jr. (Sue) of Herndon,
Va.; grandchildren, Justin and Carly Sager,
Brian, Emily, Rebekah, Cole, Joshua and
Alexa Andress; son-in-law, Scott Sager of
LaPlata, Md.; and siblings, Melvin Woodall of Pa., Timmy Woodall of Va., Denise
Woodall Hall of Va., and Donna Woodall
Oster of Va. Betsy was preceded in death by

her daughter, Lisa D. Sager.
Family received friends on Tuesday,
Jan. 6, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Rausch
Funeral Home, 20 American Lane, Lusby.
Contributions may be made to the the
ALS Clinical Care and Education Fund, c/o
Lora L. Clawson, JHOPC 5th Floor Neurology, 601 N. Caroline Street, Suite 5070A,
Baltimore, Md. 21287. Condolences to
the family may be made at rauschfuneralhomes.com.
John Patrick OConner, 67

John Patrick OConner, 67, Of Huntingtown, Md., died on Jan. 5, with his
family by his side. He was born on Oct. 11,
1947, to James and Mary OConnor. John
graduated from Suitland High School in
1965. He was a member of the Sheet Metal
Workers, Local 100 since 1971. John served
as Secretary of Labor and Industry for the
State of Maryland during the Glendening
Administration. He retired in 2008 from
Anne Arundel County Government. He is
survived by his sister, Jean Connell; daughters Dawn Bowman (Jeff), Karen Loeffler
(Nick), Christine OConnor, and son John
OConnor (Katie). Grandfather of Erika,
Lucy, Joe, Kennedy and Jack. Visitation
will be on Friday, Jan. 9, from 2 to 4 and 6
to 8 p.m. at Jesus the Divine Word Catholic
Church, 885 Cox Rd., Huntingtown, where
a Mass of Christian Burial will be on Saturday, Jan. 10 at 11 am. Interment to follow at
Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton.
Charlotte Ann Russell

Charlotte Ann Russell
of St Leonard, Md., passed
away Dec. 30, 2014 at the
Washington Hospital Center. Charlotte was the beloved wife for 58 years of
Morgan E. Russell, devoted
mother to Gregory Morgan
Russell (and his wife, Tracie) and proud and
loving grandmother to Jessa Ann Russell.
Born to Tony Horsmon and Helen Jones
Horsmon of Prince Frederick, Charlotte was
not only a lifelong resident of Calvert County, but a lifelong member of the business
community; first working in the Horsmon
family business of Prince Frederick Motors
and later as Owner and Operator of Morgan E. Russell, Inc. alongside of her husband. She was graduated from Calvert High
School in 1952 and went on to receive her
Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Maryland. She taught throughout
the Calvert County public school system
until 1960. Greg later joined the family
business where Charlotte continued to work
until her passing.
One of ten Horsmon children, Charlotte is also survived by her brother, Vernon;
numerous nieces, nephews, and special friends. Of special note, her niece,
Casey Stonestreet, worked by her side at
the business. Charlotte found special comfort knowing she was considered a second
mother by her nieces Jessica Lynn Kilby,
Valerie Linnae Russell, Debra Elaine Peyton and Bonnie Lee Horsmon. When away
from the office, Charlotte enjoyed being
outdoors working in the yard and garden
with Morgan, crabbing, attending rodeos
and polocrosse events with Jessa, and taking care of the many animals adopted over
the years by Greg. On weekend afternoons,
she loved rooting for any Terrapin team, the
Orioles, the Cowboys and especially the
Ravens. With enthusiasm, Charlotte sup-
ported her local community by donating to

the Calvert County Humane Society, various other charities and volunteer fire departments, youth clubs and especially to The
Calverton School of which she and Morgan
were Founding Members. Jessa, having attended Calverton since pre-K, will be graduated with the Class of 2016. Charlotte was
a member of St. Pauls Episcopal Church in
Prince Frederick, Maryland.
The family received friends on Tuesday
Jan. 6, at the Rausch Funeral Home, 4405
Broomes Island Rd., Port Republic, Md.
from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services
were held on Wednesday Jan. 7, 11:30 a.m. at
St. Pauls Episcopal Church in Prince Frederick, Md. Interment will follow in Southern
Memorial Gardens. Should friend desire,
memorial contributions may be made to either Bay Area Polocrosse Club, C/O Linda
Harris, 5820 Mill Branch Rd., Huntingtown,
Md. 20639 or Maryland High School Rodeo
Association Inc., 8950 Doctor Spencer Rd.,
Bel Alton, Md. 20611
Walter B. Dorsey III, 26

Walter B. Dorsey III,
26, was born Feb. 16, 1988
in Leonardtown, Md. He
was shot and killed in an
apparent robbery/homicide
in Los Angeles, California
on Dec. 11, 2014. Walter
was born and raised in St.
Marys County, Maryland and attended college in Florida where he studied Alternative
Health Sciences before heading out West.
He resided in Venice and Mountain Center,
California where he practiced organic farming licensed by the State of California for the
last five years of his life.
He was particularly fond of the mountains and beaches of California and the
Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. He enjoyed boating, hiking, surfing and working
on his California Ranch. He had a special
gift and desire to heal which he utilized for
the benefit of others. Walter touched many
lives in his travels and will forever be remembered as the pirate. Aside from his
extended family Walter left behind so many
beautiful women, friends and people he considered family
He was the son of Philip H. Dorsey III
and Donna Dorsey of Leonardtown, Md.
and Alexandria, Virginia. He is survived
by his brother Robert Ernest Dorsey, 22 and
his maternal Grandparents Robert Swallow
and Joanne Swallow of Sun City, Florida and
Northwoods, New Hampshire and Deborah
Swallow of The Villages, Fla., and Moody

Beach, Maine.
He was predeceased by his paternal
grandfather Walter Bryant Dorsey of Leonardtown and Jeanne Blackistone Dorsey
Mandel of Coltons Point, Maryland. Walter
is survived by his step-grandmother Brenda
Dorsey of Leonardtown and Hon. Marvin
Mandel of Annapolis.
Walter leaves behind a deeply devoted
family including his Uncles and Aunts, Paul
and Sandy Dorsey of Olney, Maryland, John
And Tricia Dorsey of Kansas City, Missouri, Helen Dorsey and John Windolph
of Medleys Neck, Maryland, Dan and Diana Scannell of Falmouth, Maine, Lisa and
Paul Willshire of Carlisle, Mass., Denise
Swallow of Reading, Mass., Eric, Jason and
Chrissy Swallow of Richmond, Va.
Louis Butch E. Cirina, 69

Louis Butch E. Cirina, 69, of Lusby, Md., passed
away on Jan. 4, after a long
battle with Lung disease.
He was born on March
13, 1945 and graduated
from Calvert High School in
1964. He lived many happy
years in the Olivet community. He owned
Solomons Ace Hardware for many years.
Upon retirement he remained active in the
business community with real-estate/property management. He was an avid fisherman
and enjoyed boating as well as various hunting sports throughout his life.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Rosa B Swicklas (Joy) and his stepfather
James Swicklas. He is survived by his wife,
Linda M. Cirina; his son Chris Franklin
(Sue); Grandchildren Amanda, Charles and
Erin Franklin; step children Pamela and
Bruce Mentzer.
Family and friends will be received
to celebrate Butchs life during a memorial
service on Friday, Jan. 9 at 11 a.m. at Rausch
Funeral Home, 20 American Lane in Lusby.
A gathering immediately following the memorial service will be at Solomons Volunteer Rescue Squad and Fire Department,
Solomons, Md. 20688.
Memorial contributions can be made
to: Solomons Volunteer Rescue Squad and
Fire Department, Solomons, Md. 20688.
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Business
Add Some Bling

to Your Wardrobe
By Madaleine Buckley
Contributing Writer
I've always liked bling.
People notice you a lot more when
you have a sparkly shirt.
These are the words of Regi
Quinn, who started Regis Rhinestone Shoppe four years ago.
Since then, she has been providing bling- products decorated with rhinestones- to people
throughout southern Maryland
and beyond.
Quinn does not have a physical store, but instead conducts all
her sales online. This allows her
to reach more customers and display a wide variety of products.
Shell do anything- sweatshirts, t-shirts, long sleeve shirts, Quinn considers this graduation cap to be one of the most
tank tops, bags, even koozies, interesting and unique requests she has received.
said customer Leslie Grimes.
You name it, shell do it.
We ordered warm-ups from a
Some of her most popular products different company, and the company
are her holiday shirts and Maryland botched the order, Bradford said. It
crab shirts, but she makes so many in- was horrible. The president of the boostdividual designs that not even half are er club said we should contact Regi and
on her website.
see if she could fix them. She said I can
Usually it's great if you need to try, and she totally redid it.
get a gift for somebody who has pretty
According to Grimes, the materimuch everything, Quinn said. Obvi- als Quinn uses also make the shop stand
ously it's kind of girly stuff, but it's al- out.
ways great if you want to make a perI've had other people buy me shirts
sonal gift and put a special touch on it. from stores, and they just don't compare
Often Quinn is also commissioned to the quality and look, Grimes said.
to make shirts for athletic teams and The quality of her stones is better than
other groups. When doing these and anything you can find in a store, and the
other custom orders, Quinn works with colors stand out more.
the customer and designs the pattern
Both Grimes and Bradford said the
from scratch.
quick service, great prices, and qualI can call her and say this is what ity are what keeps them coming back.
I want and she's like, get your ideas.
My husband tries to stop from
We go back and forth and she does ev- getting more because I order so much,
erything, said Beckie Bradford, a fre- Grimes said. It's kind of my family joke
quent customer who orders products for that I'm cut off from ordering bling.
her daughters dance team. She makes
For more information, or to order
it so easy. We can be done in literally 15 some bling, visit www.rhinestoneshopminutes.
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shirts but pressing them too. This allows
her to ensure quality for every product.
Quinn continues to add products to her business and is expanding her business. Recently, she got a new
machine that will make the process go faster and give her more time to design. Quinn contributes her
success to the support of her husband, Anthony, and her three children.
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Entertainment
Believe And Dare to Dream at

BADD Company Dance Studio
By Madeleine Buckley
Contributing Writer
About 10 years ago, when Darci Niosi learned that her
daughters dance studio was closing, she decided she would
take matters into her own hands.
Instead of finding a new place for her daughter to study,
she opened a studio of her own: BADD Company Dance
Studio (Believe And Dare to Dream), located in Owings.
We really wanted to have something different than
what was already in the county, said Erin Smart, who
worked with Niosi to start the studio. We wanted to make it
not so competitive and more recreational as a place for kids
to come and have fun.
But Niosi and Smart took yet another step to make the
studio unique they became focused on philanthropy.
We do a lot of charity work for Make-A-Wish Foundation, Niosi said. Also, I dont take anything from the studio.
Anything I receive from the studio goes to Make-A-Wish.
In fact, according to Smart, the studio has raised over
$40,000 for Make-A-Wish. However, the dancers dont only
raise money for charities. They also do performances at retirement homes and at Childrens Hospital.
We decided that the kids are given a lot, and we would
like to show them that not everyone is as fortunate as they
are, Niosi said. So thats why we take them to Childrens
Hospital. It brings them down a little notch to a reality that
exists somewhere else.

In addition to classes and charity work, the studio
puts on a full recital each year that allows each of the
dance classes to perform.
[The recitals] are all spectacular because were such
a production studio. Our props are just off the charts,
Niosi said. We like to make every child a star or feel like
a star in the wings.
Each year the recital has a theme, which ties all of the
dances together.
We did a traveling theme one year that was kind
of a play, with a main character who traveled around the
world, Smart said. Weve also done a circus theme,
which I loved, and then last year was our 10th anniversary. It was a big party, and I think that was my favorite
one.
The theme for this years recital remains under wraps
until the spring. But in the meantime, the dancers will
continue learning and serving with BADD.
For more information about the studio, or to rent a
room at the studio, visit www.baddcompanydance.com.
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Out&About
January Month Long
The Alumni Players presents Contempt of
Court
Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church,
225 Alexander St., Solomons Jan. 30-31,
Feb. 6-7
The Alumni Players of Our Lady Star
of the Sea Catholic Church in Solomons, Md.
invite you to their latest comedy offering,
Contempt of Court, playing Jan. 30 and 31
and Feb. 6 and 7. Tickets are $35 each, which
includes the performance, buffet dinner, beer,
wine and soft drinks. Call 410-231-1003 to reserve you tickets today!
Artists In Action: Artists in their natural
habitats
Annmarie Gardens, 13480 Dowell Rd., Lusby
- Jan. 17 to March 3
Annmaries spectacular Main Gallery
will be transformed into artist studios, providing a serene retreat and experimental space for
artists to develop new works, display and sell
their work, to network with other artists, and
to share their creative process with visitors.
Come observe artists as they work in their
temporary studios at the Annmarie Sculpture
Garden & Arts Center. Visitors can watch,
learn, interact and ask questions and even in
some cases, become engaged in the project.
All artists have been asked to create a handson experience for guests. Some options include inviting guests to experiment with your
materials and/or process, or to design a collaborative work of art that guests will help create.
For additional information call 410-326-4640.
Annual Giant Gently Used Book Sale
Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick
It is that time of year again! The Annual Giant Gently Used Book Sale hosted by
Friends of Calvert Library will begin with a
members-only preview night on Thursday,
Jan. 8 from 5 to 7 p.m. You can join at the door
with $10 for an individual and $15 for a family
membership.
The sale opens to the public on Friday,
Jan. 9 from noon to 3 p.m. and will also be
held on Saturday, Jan. 10 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The event is in the meeting rooms at the Calvert Library Prince Frederick and there will
be thousands of books in good to excellent
condition.
The proceeds of the sale are used by the
Friends of the Library to provide financial
support to many of the events and workshops
the library offers and to enable the library to
offer services and products beyond the reach
of tax dollars. For more information call 410535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Nature Nuts!
Flag Ponds Nature Park, Lusby, - 9 a.m.
Please call 410-535-5327 for more
information.
Artworks@7ths 2015 Celebration
Artworks@7th, 9100 Bay Avenue, North
Beach 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Jan. 8 to Jan. 31
Artworks@7th will welcome 2015 with
a special two month extravaganza to thank
and celebrate our valued friends and customers, both current and new, and featuring works
by all the Gallerys talented and acclaimed artists. Beginning Jan. 8 and running through to
Jan. 31, the Gallery artists will feature special
event reduced pricing on select works and
popular favorites. They will follow that up in
February with another special group show featuring all new works never before displayed in
the Gallery. This special follow-up show will
run from Feb. 5 thru March 1. So come on out
and peruse the distinctive works, both old and

new, of the Gallerys creative and talented local artists you might just find that special
piece of jewelry, pottery, fabric, sculpture,
painting, photograph, or other unique work of
art that you have been looking for. There will
be an Opening Reception with complimentary refreshments on Saturday, Jan. 10 from 1 to
5 p.m. Gallery Hours are Thursday thru Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Our telephone number
is 410-286-5278 or you can visit our website at
artworksat7th.com.
CSM Tony Hungerford Memorial Art Gallery: Erin Wiersma, Liminal Territories
College of Southern Maryland, La Plata
Campus, Fine Arts (FA) Building, Tony Hungerford Memorial Art Gallery, 8730 Mitchell
Rd., La Plata - Jan. 26 to March 20
Erin Wiersmas current work explores
what exists beyond the edges of the surface,
beyond the image itself. In these new drawings she seeks to address the liminal within
her work to reconnect with the performance
of making, seeking a confluence between
the spiritual and material aspects of being.
The gallery is open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday
through Friday; and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6
p.m. Wiersma will discuss her work at a Gallery Talk on Feb. 10. Admission is free. For
more information please email bxoffc@csmd.
edu, call 301-934-7828, or visit csmd.edu/
Arts/HungerfordGallery.html.
CSM Open Auditions for Spring
Productions
College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts (FA) Building, Theatre, 8730
Mitchell Rd., La Plata - 6 p.m., Jan. 26 to 27
The College of Southern Maryland will
hold auditions for All Out and A Midsummer Nights Dream. Prepare a one-minute
monologue. Performances will take place
between March 15 and April 26. Please email
HHight@csmd.edu, call 301-934-7828, or visit csmd.edu/Arts for more information.
CSM Childrens Theatre: Treasure Island
College of Southern Maryland, La Plata
Campus, Fine Arts (FA) Building, Theatre,
8730 Mitchell Rd., La Plata 7 p.m., Jan. 30. 2
p.m. and 7 p.m., Jan. 31.
Treasure Island is the story of a stunning yarn of piracy on the tropical seas. At
the center of it all are young Jim Hawkins, a
14-year-old boy who longs for adventure, and
the infamous Long John Silver, who is a complex study of good and evil, perhaps the most
famous hero-villain of all time. Cost is $7 for
adults and seniors, and $5 for youth. For more
information please email bxoffc@csmd.edu,
call 301-934-7828, or visit csmd.edu/Arts.
Thursday, Jan. 8
Lyme Disease Support and Discussion
Group
Northern Senior Activity Center, 29655 Charlotte Hall Rd., Charlotte Hall 2 to 3 p.m.
The sequel Emergence follows up the
award-winning documentary, Under Our
Skin. This film takes the viewer on a journey
from horror to hope. It covers the diseases
persistence and reach, promising new research, and conflicts that continue to impede
progress. We revisit the characters from Under Our Skin as they emerge into better health,
reclaiming their lives and dignity, and offering hope to the legions now suffering. Reserve
your seat by contacting 301-475-4002, Ext.
1001.
Community Events
American Legion Post 221 Monthly
Meeting
American Legion Stallings Williams Post 206,
3330 Chesapeake Beach Rd., Chesapeake
Beach 8 p.m.
American Legion Post 221 invites all
active duty personnel and veterans to join
us for our monthly meeting, normally on the
first Thursday of each month at 8 p.m. This
months meeting will be conducted on Jan. 8
due to the New Years day holiday being on
Jan. 1. Visit our website at alpost221.webs.com
or e-mail us at alpost221@netscape.net. Call
301-884-4071 for more information.
Friday, Jan. 9
Health Presentation and Blood Pressure
Screenings
Northern Senior Activity Center, 29655 Charlotte Hall Rd., Charlotte Hall 1 to 2 p.m.
Free Blood Pressure checks are available
at all Senior Activity Centers. Anyone wishing
to have their blood pressure checked is welcome to stop by. No appointment necessary.
Ham and Cabbage Dinner
Beach - 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Master Chef Kenny will present his
world-famous ham and cabbage entre with
all the trimmings, salad and beverage. The
cost is $10. Public welcome. Call 301-8556466for more information.
Saturday, Jan. 10
Country Dance
American Legion, 3330 Chesapeake Beach
Rd., Chesapeake Beach 8 p.m. to midnight
Time to Boogie, come to the Country
Dance at the American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206 on Route 260 in Chesapeake
Beach. If you cant dance, teachers will be
available to give instruction. One-hour lessons commence at 7 p.m. followed by dancing
from 8 p.m. until midnight. The Modest price
of $15 per person includes soft drinks or draft
beer and light munchies. Hosted by the American Legion 206 in the upper level Ballroom
in Chesapeake Beach on Route 260. Public
welcome. For information call 301-855-6466
or visit ALpost206.org.
Asbury Solomons Retirement Community
Sale
Asbury Solomons Retirement Community,
11000 Asbury Circle, Solomons - 9 a.m. to 3
p.m.
The Asbury Solomons Retirement Community Sale will be held in the auditorium and
other marked sites in the building. The sale
will include Bettys Closet a resale of gently
used clothing and accessories. The library
committee will have books and CDs at a fabulous price. Grannys Treasures will be selling housewares, furniture and miscellaneous
items. All proceeds will benefit the Benevolent Care Fund. For more information please
call 410-394-3483.
Contra Dance
Christ Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 37497
Zach Fowler Rd., Chaptico 7 p.m.
A Contra Dance, sponsored by Southern Maryland Traditional Music and Dance
(SMTMD), featuring caller Elgin Perry, will
be held on Saturday, Jan. 10. The doors open at
7 p.m. and the dancing begins at 7:30. Contra
is a traditional American style of social dance
and is a huge amount of fun and exercise for
the whole family! If youve ever danced a
Virginia Reel or been to a Square Dance, you
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have a good idea how much fun it can be. If

you havent, its about time you tried it! Beginners are encouraged to arrive at 7 to get some
instruction in the various dances. Admission
is $10 for non-SMTMD members; $6 for
members (band members are free). No special clothing is required! You need to be comfortable, to move freely. There will be an ice
cream social following the dance. For more
information and directions go to smtmd.org.
Sunday, Jan. 11
Winter Birds and Tundra Specialists at
PAX River Airfield Leader: Kyle Rambo
Patuxent River Naval Air Station, 8 a.m.
noon
Join us to search the tundra like airfield
for winter birds such as Snow Buntings, Lapland Longspurs, Short-eared Owls, Horned
Larks, Savannah Sparrows and a possible
Wilsons Snipe and Peregrine Falcon. Trip
limited to 10 participants so pre-register with
Kyle Rambo at 301-757-0005 or kyle.rambo@
navy.mil. Must bring a photo ID and meet at
gate #1 Visitor Parking Lot.
All You Can Eat Fall Breakfast
American Legion 3330 Chesapeake Beach
Rd., Chesapeake Beach - 8 to 11 a.m.
On a chilly morning, start off the day
with a hearty breakfast including hot cakes,
sausage, scrapple, bacon, scrambled eggs,
home fries, biscuits, fruit, and chip beef.
Hosted by the American Legion 206 Auxiliary from 8 to 11 a.m. in the upper level Dining Hall in Chesapeake Beach on Route 260.
Adults- $10; kids 6-12- $5; kids under 6- free.
Bloody Marys will be available for a nominal
charge. Public welcome. For information call
301-855-6466 or visit ALpost206.org.
Monday, Jan. 12
Monday Morning Movies and More.
Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick 10 to 11 a.m.
Bring the little ones for a movie and a
story! For more information please call 410535-0291 or 301-855-1862 or visit calvertlibrary.info.
Pax River Quilters Guild
Good Samaritan Lutheran Church, 20850
Langley Rd., Lexington Park - 6:30 p.m.
Januarys meeting will features a SewIn. We will be working on comfort quilts
for those in need. New members and guest
welcome. Open to the public. For more info,
visit paxriverquiltguild.com, email juliagraves82@hotmail.com or call 240-925-5200.
Tuesday, Jan. 13
Flying Needles
Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H.
G. Trueman Rd., Solomons 7 to 8:45 p.m.
Knitting, crocheting and portable crafting group open to anyone wanting to join in
and share talents, crafting time or learn a new
skill. For more information please call 410326-5289 or visit calvertlibrary.info.
Italian Dinner
Beach - 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Particular about your Food? Hosted
by the Auxiliary of the American Legion in
Chesapeake Beach, you get the Real Thing.
Serving from 5:30 to 7 p.m., the $10 price tag
includes sides, salad, beverage, and roll. Public
welcome. For information call 301-855-6466.
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Library Events
January All Month
Art in the Stacks-Sue Belmore

Watercolor
Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850
Costley Way
Scenes of Southern Maryland, such as

blue crabs, Allens Fresh, Charles County,
old local tobacco barns, blue herons, and wild
flowers. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862
Thursday, Jan. 8
Calvert Conversations
Calvert 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
Shake It Out Music and Movement

G. Trueman Road, Solomons 10 to 10:30
a.m.
Shake It Out Music and Movement will
create a rich environment that promotes social, emotional and physical skills. Come join
us for some shaken fun. 410-326-5289
Friends of the Library Gently Used

Book Sale Preview Night
Costley Way 5 to 7 p.m.
Preview night/reception for Friends

of the Library Members. 410-535-0291 or
301-855-1862
Code Name 4-5-6

Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach 6:30 to
7:30 p.m.
For 4th-6th grade eyes only! 4th 6th
grade students are invited to this series of
events which uses plenty of hands-on activities to have fun with reading! Each month we
will explore a new theme and introduce a great
chapter book on the topic. No advanced preparation is needed and a snack will be provided.
This months topic: Roll Over Beethoven.
Please register. 410-257-2411
Family Night
G. Trueman Road, Solomons 7 to 8 p.m.
Bring the family for a fantastic evening
out with books. Each month we will explore
a new title through fun filled activities and
crafts. Please register. 410-326-5289
Friday, Jan. 9
Friends of Library Gently Used Book
Sale
Costley Way noon to 3 p.m.
Thousands of used books available at
great prices. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862
On Pins & Needles

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, Jan. 10
Friends of Library Gently Used Book
Sale

Costley Way 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Thousands of used books available at

great prices. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862
Chess Saturdays at the Library

Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach 10 a.m.
to noon
Chess enthusiasts or wannabe enthusiastsplease join us (with or without your own

chess set) at the library the second Saturday of
each month from 10 a.m. to noon. All ages and
levels welcome! Please register. 410-257-2411
Playtime
Calvert Library Fairview Branch, Rt. 4 and
Chaneyville Road, Owings 10:45 to 11:30
a.m.
Playtime is learning and discovery time

for you and your child. Engage in interactive
play, connect with other parents and caregivers, and have fun! Bring a non-battery operated toy to share. No registration. For ages birth
through 5 years old. 410-257-2101
Playtime
Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach 10 to
10:45 a.m.

Playtime
Costley Way 11 to 11:30 a.m.

play, connect with other caregivers, and have
fun! Bring a non-battery operated toy to share.
No registration. For ages birth through 5 years
old. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862
Learn Mahjongg
G. Trueman Road, Solomons 1 to 3 p.m.
Full STEAM Ahead

Costley Way 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Interact with books, crafts and experiments while exploring the skills of science, technology, engineering, art and math
(STEAM). Ages 4-7. Adults are encouraged
to participate with their child. Registration
is required and opens one month before each
event. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862
Book Discussion
Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach 7 to
8:30 p.m.
Empty Mansions by Bill Dedman and
Paul Clark Newell, Jr. The mysterious life of
Huguette Clark and the spending of a great
American fortune. 410-257-2411
Tuesday, Jan. 13
Flying Needles
Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920
H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons 7 to 8:45
p.m.
Knitting, crocheting and portable crafting group open to anyone wanting to join in
and share talents, crafting time or learn a new
skill. 410-326-5289
Wednesday, Jan. 14
Brain Games: Mahjongg, Scrabble &
more
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
PlayTime
H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons 10:20 to
10:50 a.m.
Want to learn Mahjongg? Games are a

great way to keep your brain sharp while having fun! Join us! 410-326-5289

play,connect with other parents and caregivers, and have fun! Bring a non-battery operated toy to share. No registration. For ages birth
Paws to Read
JobSource Mobile Career Center

Children read to furry friends and they

listen! This event is for beginning and reluctant readers. Reading with a trained therapy
dog is a great way for children to improve their
reading skills and confidence. www.therapypetsunlimited.org. Please register. 410-5350291 or 301-855-1862
Monday, Jan. 12
Monday Morning Movies & More
Costley Way 10 to 11 a.m.
Bring the little ones for a movie and a

story! 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862
On Pins & Needles

Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach 1 to 4
p.m.
410-257-2411
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 access, exterior audio visual
and broadcasting capabilities; state of the art
workforce applications and connectivity for
wireless mobile device access. 410-535-0291
or 301-855-1862
Memoirs & Creative Writing Workshop

Costley Way 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
Thursday, Jan. 15
Shake It Out Music and Movement
H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons 10 to 10:30

a.m.
Shake It Out Music and Movement will

create a rich environment that promotes social, emotional and physical skills. Come join
us for some shaken fun. 410-326-5289
Resume and Cover Letter Workshop

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
T.A.C.O.S.
For teens (those of you ages 13-19) - Calvert Library needs your help planning events,
revamping our Teen Zone and other awesome
things! Join T.A.C.O.S. (Teen Advisory Council of Students). Help make Calvert Library
awesome! 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862
Lego Mania
Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach 6:30 to
7:30 p.m.
For kids from kindergarten to 5th grade.
Lego enthusiasts will meet monthly to hear
a story followed by a Lego building session.
Each session will close with sharing time.
Legos supplied by library. This months theme:
Construction. Please register. 410-257-2411
Teen Open Mic

Costley Way 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Teens! Express your inner (or outer) stardom and join us for Teen Open Mic Night.
Sing, dance, recite your poetry, do stand-up.
Ages 13-18. Please register. 410-535-0291 or
301-855-1862
Friday, Jan. 16
On Pins & Needles
410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862
Saturday, Jan. 17
Garden Smarter: No Till Gardening
Costley Way 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Put away your rototiller and shovel. Save

time and carbon using the no-till method
of preparing your garden. Be on the cutting
edge of this growing trend. 410-535-0291 or
301-855-1862
Playtime
Calvert Library Fairview Branch, Rt. 4 and
Chaneyville Road, Owings 10:45 to 11:30
a.m.

For more information, visit calvert.lib.

md.us
CLUES ACROSS
1. Mandelas party
4. Gives up territory
9. Yellow edible Indian fruit
11. Storefront coverings
14. King of Huns
15. Atomic #18
16. Jive talk for ignored
18. D. Tartts third novel
23. Three-toed sloth
24. Gained through effort
25. Macaws genus
26. Helps little firms
27. A large group of pheasants
28. Baby bed
29. English dictionary (abbr.)
30. Yellow-fever mosquitos
32. Liquify
34. Add a supplement
38. Insistence on traditional
correctness
39. Milk, butter & cheese
40. = to 10 amperes
43. Mined mineral
44. Greek god of war
45. Dont know when yet
48. Fellow
49. Detailed criteria for a piece of
work
50. Special Spanish dish

53. Atomic #46
54. CBS This Morning hostess
56. Rubber tree genus
58. Pas partner
59. A tiny bubble in glass
60. Lost light
63. Surface boundary
64. Islands
65. = to 1/100 yen
CLUES DOWN
1. Subside in intensity
2. __ Hale, Am. revolutionary
3. Leafstalk herbaceous plant
4. Price of a ride
5. 1/2 an em
6. Execute or perform
7. Narrative poems
8. Breathe deeply and heavily
10. 1/40 inch button measure
11. Morally reprehensible person
12. For instance
13. Members of U.S. Navy
17. Crown
19. Old English
20. Libyan dinar
21. Goddess of the rainbow
22. Catch
26. Fern spore mass clusters

28. Music disc
30. All without specification
31. -__, denotes past
32. A young canine
33. Biblical Sumerian city
34. __ Hitler
35. Marched in a procession
36. Patchy in color
37. Trauma center
38. Time after midday
40. The expanse of a surface
41. Develops into
42. Equally
44. 4th month (abbr.)
45. Nervous & taut
46. Emits blood
47. Assert without proof
49. Saturates in liquid
50. No. Italian river
51. Article
52. Mayflower cooper John
54. Filippo __, Saint
55. Begetter
57. Old Dominion state
61. Raised railroad track
62. Point midway between N and E
Last Weeks Puzzle Solutions
KiddKioer
ner
GAMES
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Call: 301-373-4125 or Fax: 301-373-4128. Liner Ads (No
artwork or special type) Charged by the line with the 4 line
minimum. Display Ads (Ads with artwork, logos, or special
type) Charged by the inch with the 2 inch minimum. All
private party ads must be paid before ad is run.
Real Estate
Great home for a 1st time buyer or retirement
home in Chesapeake Beach. Qualifies for
USDA, 100% financing.The rooms in the home
are all good sized, big kitchen, orig hardwood
flooring and newer bathroom. All on one level.
Awesome rear deck with steps that lead to the
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Publication Days
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Thursday. Deadlines are Tuesday at 12 noon
Office hours are: Monday thru Friday 8am - 4pm
Important Information
The Calvert County Times will not be held responsible for any ads
omitted for any reason. The Calvert County Times reserves the right
to edit or reject any classified ad not meeting the standards of The Calvert County Times. It is your responsiblity to check the ad on its first
publication and call us if a mistake is found. We will correct your ad
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Employment
Employment
Employment
HELP WANTED
Drivers
w/ CDL:
13.16/Hour + Commission
PART-TIME MUSEUM STORE

MANAGER POSITION OPEN
20 HOURS PER WEEK
$14.54 / HOUR
To split hours between
St. Clement's Island and
Piney Point Lightouse Museums
Duties include but are not limited
to inventory management; product
development; purchasing; stocking;
clerking and all aspects of museum
store management and operations.
Position closes January 16, 2015.
To apply call 301-769-3235

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Every Friday 10-7. Every Saturday 10-5
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This is a key holder position for a
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Seniors & Retirees able to lift
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