2013-05-23 Calvert Gazette

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Superheroes of Southern Maryland led a battle against cancer last weekend, by hosting a fundraiser event for five local kids suffering from the disease. The kids took pictures and received autographs from their favorite comic book superheroes at the Mechanicsville volunteer firehouse.

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Thursday, May 23, 2013 4The Calvert GazetteCOUNTYNEWS New Library Open for Business

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“We can’t thank you enough,” said Calvert County Library Director Pat Hofmann to the assembled donors during a recep-tion on May 17. The new library formally opened its doors on May 12 with a ribbon cutting at 3 p.m.

Donors contributed approximately $240,000, according to Calvert Library Foundation President Kip At Lee, which helped pay for furniture, new carpeting, new windows and other li-brary needs. The move had been in the making since late 2011, when Hofmann and other library representatives approached the Board of County Commissioners about moving into the former Woodburn’s building in Solomons. Since acquiring the location, the Calvert Library Foundation has done extensive fundraising, along with the Friends of the Calvert Library, to augment county money.

Every dollar donated to the library is used for the library, At Lee said. Donations buy books and equipment or pay for staff training, said County Commissioner Susan Shaw.

The new library is twice the size of the old one. Southern Branch Library Manager Colleen Cano commended Southern Library employees. Since they received the final use and occu-pancy permit early last week, staff has been busy moving into the new location. County government employees helped move library equipment, such as shelves, to the new branch, but when

it was time to move the books Hofmann said they worried about asking for more help. Instead, the library foundation fronted money to hire a moving vehicle and, in “one very long day” they loaded up, moved and unloaded the books in their new home, Hofmann said.

Fundraising is not finished just because the doors are open. The foundation will host a Live Art Auction on June 8, starting at 7 p.m. at the Calvert Library Prince Fredrick Branch. The auction will benefit of all Calvert Library system.

“The gala auction will feature original, framed works of art provided by the professional New York art house of Arin Ross Auctions in partnership with Marlin Art Inc. Art will be available for a wide range of preferences and prices, and will include sports and entertainment memorabilia -- all presented by an engaging, professional auctioneer. An art door prize val-ued between $150 and $200 will be awarded to a ticket holder in attendance that night. Gifts donated by local individuals and businesses will also be presented by the auctioneer,” according to a press release.

Tickets are $15 dollars in advance, and $20 dollars at the door. Free “Taste of the Region” hors d’oeuvres, musical en-tertainment, and wine tasting will be available for those in at-tendance, as well as a cash bar and a 50/50 raffle.

The library will celebrate its grand opening with a week

of special events. For more information about the libraries and ways to get involved, visit calvert.lib.md.us. To purchase tickets for the auction, visit calvertlibraryfoundation.com, call 410-535-0291 or visit the circulation desks at any Calvert library.

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For the second time in two weeks, Calvert Cliffs Unit 2 was powered down due to unforeseen circumstances.

“On May 21, 2013 at 5:45 a.m., oper-ators manually shut down Calvert Cliffs Unit 2. Operators followed their training and procedures and the plant shut down as expected. The plant is in a stable con-dition. The plant’s safety equipment and systems responded as designed,” Calvert Cliffs Spokesman Kory Raftery said in an e-mail.

“The safety of Calvert Cliffs and the public was maintained at all times during the shutdown…Preliminary information on the cause of the manual shut down points to a failure of equipment associ-ated with a Unit 2 Steam Generator Feed Pump (SGFP),” he said in the e-mail.

This incident follows an occurrence on May 8, when a turbine that caused the reactor to shut down. In that instance, the problem was an electrical short, accord-ing to Nuclear Regulatory Commission spokesman Neil Sheehan. In this case,

the problem was mechanical. A coupling between a steam generator feedwater pump and its motor went bad, and the resulting vibrations prompted Calvert Cliffs operators to manually shut down the reactor.

“All plant systems responded as de-signed and there were no complications during the shutdown,” Sheehan said in an e-mail.

In a later interview, he said they have no target date for the reactor to be back on line. He said they will do a com-plete assessment, develop and execute a repair plan before powering the reactor up again. He sees no connection between the May 8 and the May 21 incidents.

“We have no information to suggest this shutdown is connected to turbine valve maintenance completed earlier in the month (for other U2 shut down),” Raftery said in his e-mail.

Calvert Cliffs 2 was back online as of May 12 following the May 8 shut-down, Sheehan said.

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Dunkirk park and ride users will see big changes next summer as the lot is expanded from 240 to 486 spaces.

According to Maryland Transit Authority (MTA) Spokesman Terry Owens, the new park and ride in the Dunkirk area “is one of many initiatives designed to address the Governor’s goal of doubling transit ridership in Maryland by 2020.”

The MTA has outgrown that facility and requires additional space to meet the growing demand for service, Owens said. The existing Dunkirk park and ride facility is completely filled. The new 486-space lot will sit on approx-imately 15 acres of land and replace an existing lot that the MTA leased on a monthly basis.

The park and ride lot is connected to Town Center Boulevard via a new access road adja-cent to Calvert Health. MTA purchased the land and will own the lot, which will be maintained by Calvert County.

An expanded park and ride could be an “excellent benefit to merchants there in that area,” according to Calvert Department of

Economic Development spokeswoman Danita Boonchaisri, adding they will have people flooding the area twice per day.

The park and ride would “certainly be a great amenity for the north end of the commu-nity,” Boonchaisri said. Between 50 to 60 per-cent of the county’s workforce commutes out of county for work, going to Washington, D.C., Prince Georges County or south to Naval Air Station Patuxent River.

Economic development has heard from community there is a need for a larger park and ride and more people would commute if there were more space. The county encourages “ef-ficient commuting,” such as car and vanpooling, Boonchaisri said.

The park and ride project started in De-cember 2008 and is expected to open in the summer of 2014, Owens said. The new Park and Ride will serve Dunkirk and surrounding area. The transit service is primarily express buses to DC, Owens said.

“It certainly would be nice to take a bus and relax and not worry about traffic,” Boonchaisri said.

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Southern Library Branch Manager Colleen Cano cuts the ribbon for the new interim southern library.

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Thursday, May 23, 2013 6The Calvert GazetteCOUNTYNEWSNo Headway on Prince Frederick Crossing

Republicans Celebrate Lincoln-Reagan Day

43-Year-Old Memorial Receives Facelift


Community members protested a pro-posed connection between Oakland Hall and Whispering Woods subdivisions during the May 15 Planning Commission meeting.

“Adding more people onto Whispering Woods Drive, it’s crazy,” said one commu-nity member who would live across from the proposed crossover.

Community and Building Staff brought forward plans to eliminate a wetland road crossing in the Oakland Hall subdivision due to potential impacts to Battle Creek and a perceived difficulty in obtaining state and federal non-tidal wetland permits for the crossing. Instead, they proposed reconsid-eration of a road connection between Oak-land Hall and Whispering Woods Drive, a plan the residents of Whispering Woods are against. Community members proposed al-ternate plans, such as pedestrian connections between the two developments, but no road connections.

Planning Commission member Mike Phipps recommended no immediate con-

struction, but left the door open for the com-mission to consider it in the future.

The Planning Commission discussed Retail Commercial Building Size based on Floor Area Ration (FAR), and possibly cap-ping the square footage allowed for build-ings on large parcels of land, or multiple par-cels owned by the same person. In an earlier action, the Planning Commission and the Board of County Commissioners removed a setback requirement between parcels owned by the same person, which opened the door to large buildings spanning two or more parcels.

Planning Commission member Mal-colm Funn suggested that might not have been in keeping with the county comprehen-sive plan.

“We maybe made a mistake with the setback, but there’s no reason to compound it,” Funn said, advocating for a maximum square footage.

They voted to recommend the County Commissioners reject the current proposal regarding the FAR.

In other news, progress with the legal care regarding Prince Frederick Crossing is

sluggish.“We have no report. It is in litigation

with other parties,” said Board Attorney John Yacovelle.

The parties involved are developers Kris-Lei, LLC of Owings and the Calvert County Government. Attorneys Richard T. Colaresi and Michael B. Rynd will represent Calvert County, Yacovelle said.

The Calvert County Planning Com-mission filed suit against Kris-Lei LLC on Feb. 21. The county seeks to force them to commit to either constructing or paying for a large section of Prince Frederick Boulevard. The agreement dates back to 2005, when the developer disturbed wetlands and cut down trees that were not indicated on the planning maps. The Planning Commission revoked the developer’s approvals.

After discussions between the parties, the developer agreed to restore the disturbed wetlands and construct a section of Prince Frederick Boulevard to cross the developer’s property and connect to Route 231.

The agreed time line was extended mul-tiple times, most recently to February 2012, Yacovelle said. At the end of 2011, the devel-

oper offered to pay a lump sum of $200,000 to walk away from the road obligation.

The Department of Public Works esti-mated the project would cost more than $1.3 million. The county’s counter offer asked the developer to provide $837,000 for the proj-ect, which the developer rejected. The case has been in litigation since.

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Guests at the Fairview Library and visi-tors center in Owings will see newly restored benches under the weeping cherry tree in the front lawn.

The tree and benches are a memorial for Henry Duncan Zollinhofer, a 10 year old who was struck and killed by a truck while riding his bike along Mt. Harmony Road on May 17, 1969. After the accident, his classmates at Fair-view Elementary held fundraisers to purchase the tree for his memorial, according to a letter from Paddy Borrelli, Zollinhofer’s mother.

As the tree grew, and the school was con-verted into the library and visitors center, two benches were placed next to the tree. After 43 years, the tree was thriving but the benches were dilapidated. David Chaney, a former classmate, baseball teammate and friend of Zollinhofer, decided to do something about that.

He, with help from his family, placed two new benches, painted the bottoms of the two existing benches and restored the top of one of the old benches. The county replaced the other bench top, which was cracked and beyond repair.

The restorations were unveiled at a me-morial service. Pastor Charlie Brown from Dunkirk Baptist Church opened and closed in prayer, as well as reading scripture. Henry Zollinhofer, Zollinhofer’s father, thanked the gathered friends and family for their time and effort.

“Who would have through when it was planted you could sit under it?” he asked, re-membering than when the tree was planted it was only a couple feet tall.

Visitor center spokesperson Diana Worth has been trying to restore the benches for two years, but couldn’t find any local businesses willing to support the project. She was thrilled when Chaney stepped up to the plate.

The visitor center welcomes more than 9,000 visitors per year, many of whom take time to look at the memorial, or even have a picnic under the tree. With four benches, she said the library could use the space for outdoor story times, among other things.

“It’s a community service,” Worth said of the restoration.

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“The state is finally getting what this party is all about,” said Maryland First District Congress-man Any Harris to during the Calvert County Republican Cen-tral Committee’s annual Lincoln-Reagan Day dinner on May 16.

He talked about issues trou-bling Washington, D.C., including Obamacare and the IRS allegedly targeting conservative political action groups.

Tying the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (also known as Obamacare)to the IRS was a mistake, Harris said. Cur-rently, certain parts of Obamacare are to be implemented by the IRS, but in light of the current scan-dal and general animosity toward the group, he said the system is “crumbling.”

During a question and an-swer session, Harris addressed money spent on additional back-ground checks for potential gun owners, calling it a waste.

Delegate Tony O’Donnell confirmed plans to run for a fifth term in the General Assembly.

“I’m going to continue to play a role in this party,” said O’Donnell. “Our liberties are un-der assault in this nation.”

The committee names the new Republican Man and Woman of the Year – Board of Education member Joe Chenelly and Darcey Clark.

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Photo by Sarah Miller Planning Commission member Malcolm Funn considers floor area ratios.

Photos by Sarah MillerA 43-year-old memorial at the Fairview Library received a facelift.

David, left, Candy and Tyler Chaney helped restore the Zollinhofer memorial. Collin and Brittany Chaney, not pictured, also helped. Photos by Sarah Miller

Sheriff Mike Evans talks politics with County Com-missioner Pat Nutter.

Judith Randall, left, names Darcey Clark the Repub-lican Woman of the Year.


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The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) and the Department of Economic Development observe Business Ap-preciation Week (BAW) each year to showcase and celebrate local businesses.

This year’s theme, “Building a Foundation for Growth,” recognized the construction and building trades and their employees. The week included special events, workshops and net-working activities and personal visits with coun-ty business owners by the BOCC and staff from the Calvert County Department of Economic Development, Small Business & Technology Development Center, TEDCO, Maryland De-partment of Business and Economic Develop-ment, Calvert County Chamber of Commerce, Southern Maryland JobSource and the Calvert County Economic Development Commission.

The BOCC would also like to thank the Calvert County Minority Business Alliance for its participation in the week’s events.

Photo courtesy Calvert County Walton's Welding & Fabrication Inc. in Huntingtown was one of the businesses visited during Business Appreciation Week. From left are co-owners Wayne Stinson and Fay Walton, Commissioners' President Pat Nutter, County Administrator Terry Shannon, Beth Rimmer and Mary Beth Cook from the Department of Community Planning and Building.

Family Auto held their Open House on April 20 from 4 to 7 p.m. During the Open House, they shot a new video for their next TV commercial spot so that guests, including friends, clients and fellow business commu-nity members, could also "Be a Star" by appearing in this commercial with them. Auto Care Mercedes BMW VW Lexus (and now Acura) was very proud to an-nounce that Chris Thomas, formerly of Criswell Acura, has joined them as the latest and greatest Factory Trained addition to their automotive service family.


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Thursday, May 23, 20139 The Calvert GazetteSpotlight On

Rotary Club Awards Scholarships

Our Lady Students Heading to King’s Dominion

Our Lady Star of the Sea Hosts Field Day


Four Calvert students received a grand total of $8,000 in scholarships during the annual Rotary Club of Prince Frederick Youth Night.

Ruth Cooper of Patuxent High School, Alia O’Kane of Northern High School, Jordan Smith of Calvert High School and Sophia Caradine-Taber of Patuxent High School each received a $2,000 schol-arship to go toward their college educations. Each student mentioned using the money to help pay for tuition and books in the fall.

Cooper intends to study neuroscience at the University of Notre Dame, O’Kane will study me-chanical engineering at the University of Maryland College Park, Smith intends to enter the nursing

program at the College of Southern Maryland then complete her education at Salisbury University and Caradine-Taber will study biological science at St. Mary’s College.

“We really have some darned good kids in the county and, I tell you what, some really good par-ents,” said Rotary member Gene Karol before pre-senting the four scholarships. He said every student who applied for a scholarship was qualified, but they could only award four.

In addition to the scholarship awards, new of-ficers were inducted into the Patuxent High School Interact Club and Patuxent High School NJROTC member Daniel Fowkes received the Rotary Club Community Service Award.

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Alia O’Kane, Ruth Cooper, Sophia Caradine-Taber and Jordan Smith received the 2013 Rotary Club Scholarship awards.


To celebrate the end of the year and their upcoming move to a whole new school, the eighth graders at Our Lady Star of the Sea School in Solomons have been raising money throughout the year for a trip to King’s Dominion.

Eighth grade students throughout the county are fac-ing a large change, moving from middle school to high school. For several at Our Lady Star of the Sea, moving to high school will be the first time students attend a new school since kindergarten. Erin Balderson will be attend-ing St. Mary’s Ryken in the fall, along with classmates Claire Ruble, Cameron Dziekiewicv and Jacob Halter-man, among others.

Balderson is excited to go to the new school and hopes she can keep in touch with her friends. She is looking for-ward to the class trip to King’s Dominion, after helping with myriad fundraisers since the beginning of the year. The eight graders have held once monthly bake sales and ice cream sales, daily juice sales and Rita’s Spirit Nights. The student council brainstormed ideas during their regu-

lar meetings, Balderson said. Fundraisers were student generated and run, Hal-

terman, the class president, said. Teachers helped count change when needed, but students set up and tore down the sales and counted the money taken in.

Balderson loved doing fundraisers and helping younger students with their money. Dziekiewicv the class treasurer, helped count money after each fundraiser. They have already hit their mark, taking in approximately $2,100 since the beginning of the year. Money raised has gone toward the trip and to purchase small gifts for the teachers to show how much the students appreciate them, he said.

Students will appreciate the trip more because of the effort involved, Dziekiewicv said. Everyone is already planning what rides they want to go on and who they’ll sit with on the bus.

“It’s important to make it our own,” Ruble said. She helped make goodies for the bake sales, specializing in chocolate chip cookies.

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Students count money after one of may fundraisers for a trip to King’s Dominion.

Parents, students and teachers from Our Lady Star of the Sea School in Solomons participated in the annual field day at the Navy Recreation Center. Students played games such as ultimate football, softball and crab style soccer. OLSS dads manned the grill, provid-ing hamburgers and hotdogs for a picnic style lunch. Teachers beat the eighth grade students in a friendly game of volleyball.

Photos courtesy of Gladys Nehf


Burglary Case #13-27997:Unknown suspect(s) broke into an attached garage at a home in

the 12000 block of Century Manor Drive in Dunkirk overnight be-tween May 12 and 13 and stole a Pep Boys PowerPro 9000 watt gen-erator. The black and white colored generator is worth $630. Dep. N. Lenharr is investigating.

Burglary Case #13-28042:A home in the 3500 block of Yellow Bank Road in Dunkirk was

burglarized sometime between May 9 and 13. The homeowner ad-vised that nothing appears to have been taken but $1250 in damage was done. Dep. N. Lenharr is continuing the investigation.

Destruction of Property Case #13-28097:Someone entered an unlocked vehicle parked outside a home in

the 3700 block of Cassell Boulevard in Prince Frederick between May 12 and 13 and stole approximately $30 in cash and also caused $400 in damage. DFC W. Wells is investigating.

CDS Violation Case #13-28315:On May 14 at 6:41 p.m. DFC W. Wells respond-

ed to the parking lot of the Lord Calvert Bowling Al-ley at Md. Rt. 4 and Plum Point Road in Huntingtown for the report of a vehicle crash. The victim advised that a black pickup truck had hit her vehicle while turning into the bowling alley. The victim stated she made contact with the driver who appeared to be under the influence so she called police. DFC Wells made contact with the driver, identi-fied as Michael Timothy Porter, 32 of Chesapeake Beach. DFC Wells observed a white powdery substance around Porter’s nose and mouth, on his hands and all over the center console of the vehicle. Porter was found to be under the influence of suspected drugs and was arrested and charged with DUI and use of drug paraphernalia; a pill grinder.

CDS Violation Case #13-28749:On May 16 at 11:16 p.m. Dep. T. Buckler re-

sponded to the Huntingtown 7-11 Convenience Store for the report of a suspicious vehicle that had been parked by the dumpsters for an hour and a half. Dep. Buckler made contact with the two occupants of the vehicle. The passenger, identified as Sarah W. Hassay, 22 of St. Leonard, was found to be in possession sus-pected drugs and drug paraphernalia. She was arrested and charged with possession of a schedule II drug; Suboxone and possession of controlled paraphernalia; a hypodermic syringe.

Destruction of Property Case #13-28903:A set of custom iron gates at the entrance to the pier on Lyons

Creek Road and Palisades Drive in Dunkirk were damaged sometime between May 3 and 17 when it appears someone rammed them with their vehicle. The damage is estimated at $1,000. DFC W. Wells is investigating.

Assault Case #13-28911:On May 17 at 10:32 p.m. DFC R. Kreps re-

sponded to the Calvert Marine Museum in Solomons Island for the report of two subjects in a physical al-tercation. Kreps made contact with two white males on the ground fighting and broke them apart. One of the subjects turned and swung at DFC Kreps, striking him on the left side of his head. The subject, identified as Roger Lee Pirner, 34 of Lusby, was arrested and charged with second degree as-sault and disorderly conduct.

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SHERIFF’S BLOTTERThe following information is compiled directly

from publicly released police reports.

By Guy LeonardStaff Writer

Calvert police say driver error is likely to blame for a sport utility vehicle hitting another truck, a pair of parking posts and finally the pier on Solomons Island before driv-ing over the edge and landing on two boats.

The driver was a 70-year-old man from Chestertown who received no citations for the collision, Calvert sheriff’s officers said.

The incident occurred in the parking lot of Bunky’s Charter Boats May 19 just before 7 p.m.

Lt. Steve Jones, spokesman for the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office, said he was unsure why no citations were written in the incident but said that despite the destruction no one was injured.

“The gentleman accidentally put it in reverse and hit the gas,” Jones said. “He made statements that the gas pedal was stuck but we haven’t found anything wrong with the vehicle.”

Police said they do not believe that either drugs or al-cohol were responsible for the crash.

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Maryland state troopers are looking into the causes of a vehicle crash that left a Prince Frederick man dead in Lusby on May 18.

According to state police, a truck operated by Ken-neth Vance Klingensmith, 48, of Pasadena, Md., was trav-eling north on Route 4 in the left lane when it veered across the right lane and collided with a 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser that had stopped at the traffic sign at Nursery Road.

The driver of the Cruiser, Michael J. Funchion, 63, of Prince Frederick died from his injuries sustained in the crash, police said. The truck continued on after striking Funchion’s vehicle and struck a light pole and a tree.

Police say that neither alcohol nor drugs appear to be contributing factors.

Klingensmith was taken to Calvert Memorial Hospital by ambulance, police said, but suffered only minor injuries.

Det. Sgt. Albert Paton said troopers are still conduct-ing their investigation but he expects there will be counts levied against Klingensmith when the process is concluded.

“He was certainly at fault based on the preliminary investigation of the accident,” Paton said. “He’s going to be charged with something but we’re evaluating what that will be. “Charges are pending.”

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Maryland State Police BlotterThe following information is compiled directly from publicly released police reports.

During the week of May 13 through May 19 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,382 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 Sheriff’s Office website.

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

Police Respond to Truck Crash Into Boats

Possession of Marijuana: On May 13 at 12:53 p.m., Trooper First Class R. Lewis stopped a vehicle for traffic violations on Rt. 261 at the Town Hall in Chesa-peake Beach. A search of the vehicle revealed that the driver, Christopher Franklin, 31 of Ches-apeake Beach, was in possession of Marijuana and drug parapher-nalia. He was taken to the MSP Barrack in Prince Frederick for processing.

Trespassing: On May 14 at 10:59 p.m., Trooper First Class Wiese-mann responded to the Fastop in St. Leonard for a trespassing com-plaint. Charles E. Chase, Jr., 48 of St. Leonard, had been previously given notice regarding trespassing on the property. He was arrested and incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.

Burglary: On May 16 at 10:19 a.m., Trooper Oles responded to the 600 block of Texoma Lane in Lusby for a reported burglary. A vacant home was broken into and copper pipes were removed from various areas within the residence. Investigation continues.

Unauthorized Use of Motor Ve-hicle: On May 16 at 10:17 a.m., Trooper First Class Esnes stopped a vehicle for traffic violations on Costley Way in Prince Frederick. The driver, Nathan J. Williams, 46 of Prince Frederick, was arrested for driving with a revoked license. Fur-ther investigation revealed that the vehicle he was driving had been tak-en without the owner’s permission. He was additionally charged with unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. Possession of Heroin: On May 16 at 10:39 p.m., Trooper First Class Wiesemann stopped a vehicle for traffic violations on Rt. 2 at Lang-ley Lane in Solomons. The driver, Matthew E. Shifflett, 31 of Prince Frederick, was found to be driving on a revoked license and arrested. A search revealed Heroin and drug parapharnelia in the vehicle. He was arrested and incarcerated at the Cal-vert County Detention Center.

Possession of Cocaine: On May 17 at 1:52 a.m., Trooper First Class Merkelson stopped a vehicle at Rt. 260 and Horace Ward Rd. in Owings for traffic violations. A search of the vehicle revealed cocaine, marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Cody L. Farber, 19 of Centreville, was arrest-

ed and incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.

DUI & Possession of Drugs: On May 17 at 11:08 p.m., Trooper Mat-thews stopped to check on a vehicle which was stopped in the roadway at Rt. 4 and Ward Rd. in Dunkirk. The driver was asleep and as the Trooper approached the vehicle, the driver awoke and attempted to drive away. The Trooper stopped the vehicle and identified the driver as Joseph A. Gaetano, 21 of Huntingtown. Gaetano failed field sobriety testing and was placed under arrest for DUI. A search of the vehicle revealed Heroin, synthetic Marijuana, pre-scription medications and drug para-phernalia. He was incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.

Possession of Marijuana: On May 20 at 3:08 a.m., Trooper Matthews stopped a vehicle at Dares Beach Rd and Terrace Dr. in Prince Frederick, for traffic violations. While speak-ing with the driver, Robert A. Sinex, 19 of Prince Frederick, an odor of marijuana was detected. A search revealed marijuana and drug para-phernalia inside the vehicle. Sinex was arrested and transported to the MSP Barrack for processing.

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After serving nearly a year as a U.S. Army cavalry scout in Afghanistan Ja-cob Satterfield, who now lives in Sun-derland, is not the man he used to be.

He says he wouldn’t change his ser-vice, where he saw combat in rugged hills against a determined and danger-ous enemy. But the stress he suffered led not only to a heart condition at 28 years of age but a personality that is no longer laid back and most importantly unable to deal with everyday life outside of the military.

“I’ve had a lot of emotional prob-lems,” Satterfield said. “Problems I haven’t dealt with until this past year.”

Satterfield said he was discharged in June 2011 and has struggled to keep a home and a job since then.

For months after his separation he went from Colorado back to Maryland in a wayward state, he said.

“I was sleeping in my parents apart-ment parking lot, I was sleeping in my

truck,” he said. “I didn’t know how to function. I didn’t know where to begin. I wasn’t exactly focused on myself.”

Satterfield still struggles with de-pression and anxiety as well as with em-ployment, despite being intelligent and articulate.

Satterfield’s story is like many oth-er veterans in Southern Maryland who come home from the war zone and are often unable to cope simply because of the stress combat induced.

Aaron Awkward, program man-ager at Three Oaks Center in Lexing-ton Park, said veterans’ homelessness is often compounded by the fact that vet-erans often have little to no idea about services they are entitled to.

“Employment, those are the big challenges and the benefits, too,” Awk-ward said. “A lot of them are unaware of the benefits that are available to them.”

Awkward said that the often-abrupt separation soldiers get at the end of a combat tour leaves them feeling as if the military is simply discarding them.

Moreover, there is often very little

in the way of mental health diagnoses from the Veterans Administration, he said, once the servicemen and service-women are separated.

Awkward said he knew of one fe-male veteran who sought out her own diagnosis and treatment when the VA failed to do so beyond a cursory debriefing.

“There’s no follow up, there’s no af-ter care,” Awkward said.

Three Oaks Director Lanny Lan-caster said: “There isn’t anybody at the VA who doesn’t care about veterans, that’s not the case.

“The case is the red tape and the bureaucracy, it makes it difficult for one person to navigate.”

Satterfield was one of those vet-erans who got help from Three Oaks staff to get housing and assistance but his struggles with getting benefits continues.

“Somebody says they’ll call you in 10 days but they don’t,” Satterfield said. “They still owe me $1,000 in retroactive pay.

“All of us [veterans] are having is-sues with records and just getting help.”

The latest survey of the homeless in the tri-county area shows about 50 veterans are without a permanent resi-dence, officials said, but they believe there may be more.

The problem lies in the way num-bers are collated — in a one-day point in time survey — which amounts to a head count of the region’s homeless.

“There’s a lot of people to reach and it’s not something we can do in one day for all veterans,” said Erin Mendicott with the state’s Maryland’s Commit-ment to Veterans office.

Using that office’s numbers for Au-gust of 2012 through January, Lancaster said there were 1,006 calls from veter-ans for service assistance with 104 link-ages to housing and another 44 success-ful linkages to employment.

It still leaves many looking for help.Lancaster said a full 30 percent

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“The growing number is female veterans who are single mothers,” she said.

And Southern Maryland is likely to see more veterans with problems since the areas relative affluence is an attractant.

“People will always flock towards resources,” Mendicott said.

And those resources for veterans who know how to get them can be con-siderable — the G.I. Bill living allow-ance alone for a veteran seeking an edu-cation can be as much as $1,600 a month for Lexington Park, she said.

The difficulty for veterans is not al-ways knowing who to turn to find out what those resources are, but they can

be as close as the local Veterans of For-eign Wars post.

“Sometimes you just need someone to point you in the right direction,” Men-dicott said.

But not every veteran returning from combat is ready for that, Lancaster said, since the affects of posttraumatic stress disorder leaves them unwilling to seek contact with people much less help from a housing or mental health program.

“[Some of them] are paranoid, they live in the woods,” Lancaster said, add-ing that if they sought help earlier they would improve sooner. “But a lot of them aren’t there yet.

“Sometimes you have to go talk to them 30 times.”

Satterfield still feels the stress of having been in combat. He tells a story when he and just two other scouts were on a hill and found themselves in a fight for their lives with 30 Taliban fighters who had encircled them.

Running gun battles like that left him scarred and he’s carried it over into civilian life.

“I’m not as care free or trusting in the environment I’m in,” he said. “I per-ceive everybody as a threat that I don’t know until I see otherwise.

“I feel like I don’t know myself. It disturbs me.”

He’s come to realize that there is a link between those who’ve served in close combat with the enemy and not be-ing able to cope once they return home.

“Real combat guys, those are the ones who end up homeless,” Satterfield said. “There are so many stories that have never been told.

“That’s why I’m apprehensive about telling my story because their story dwarfs mine.”

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It’s that time of year when the community begins plan-ning for National Night Out. This year’s event will take place on Tuesday, August 6th. Last year, 16 communities in Calvert County participated in this Na-tional Event, and we are looking forward to an increase in com-munity participation this year.

National Night Out (NNO) provides the opportunity for residents throughout Calvert County to meet their neighbors and local safety personnel. Resi-dents ar asked to spend time out-doors during the evening hours with their neighbors and police, thereby sending a message to criminals letting them know neighborhoods are organized and fighting back. This event also strengthens neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships.

The communities cannot do their work alone, and would appreciate your help by making a donation to the National Night

Out Program. The Calvert Alli-ance Against Substance Abuse, Inc. will handle coordination of the donations, which will limit the number of times you will be approached by the individual communities. We will provide each community with the list of businesses we have contacted on behalf of the program and re-quest that they not contact your business for an individual dona-tion. If you choose to become a Sponsor of National Night Out, we will be happy to distribute any of your company literature or hand-outs to the participating neighborhoods to be passed out during their event.

We hope you will join us in supporting this community activity. If you have any ques-tions, please do not hesitate to contact Candice D’Agostino at 410-535-3733.

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County Prepping for National Night Out

On May 3, Patuxent Habitat for Humanity hosted the 5th Annual ReCycled Art Show and Benefit Auction. On behalf of the Board of Patux-ent Habitat for Humanity I would like to express our sincere gratitude to the many sponsors, do-nors, volunteers, and, of course, bidders, who to-gether made it possible.

The Recycled Art Show is an important fund raiser that we also hope raises the visibility of our Restore and the benefits to the community of donating and shopping at our Restore in Lexing-ton Park, Md. A significant number of the pieces offered at the auction originate in our Restore. Local artists contributed their time and extraor-dinary talent to produce imaginative collectables starting with items as basic as tables, chests, or windows. Accordingly, a special thank you goes to over 35 artists from Calvert and St. Mary’s counties whose contributions make the entire show possible. Our auction also benefited signifi-cantly from special gifts to our Live Auction such as weeks at vacation homes and a sailing outing.

We would like to recognize those organiza-tions and groups who helped make this show such a success: Our host Crossroad Christian Church of St. Leonard, Blue Wind Gourmet, DJ Johnny G, Century 21 New Millennium of California,

Md., Heaven & Earth Medi Spa & Laser Center, Fitzgerald Realty & Auctioneer, BB&T, Went-worth Nursery, Wyle, and the St. Mary’s Ryken Habitat chapter. Also, a special thanks to our loyal volunteers and our office and Restore staff.

Proceeds from the auction will support nu-merous projects this year. We are building a new home in Prince Frederick, and restoring a donated home. Our work through our Veterans Program will mean that five St. Mary's County veterans see critical home repairs completed this year as well. We partnered with Christmas in April work-ing on 15 homes last month.

Habitat's efforts to provide affordable, de-cent housing for local residents depend on the support of our community. What a difference you make in the lives of your neighbors! For informa-tion about our mission, our Restore, and volunteer opportunities please call us at 301-863-6227 visit us at www.patuxenthabitat.org, or Like Us on Facebook. Thank you.

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Rodney Lee Dail, 69Rodney Lee Dail,

69, of Upper Marlboro, died May 13. The son of Wilfred and Odessa Dail, he was born in Baltimore, Md. on April 10, 1944, and was raised in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. After attend-ing UNC-Chapel Hill, Rodney graduated from NC State University in metallurgical engineering.

Rodney began his career in 1967 at Newport News Shipbuilding, and moved on to The Badger Company in Cambridge, Mass., where he was Chief Metallurgist from 1974 until1978. He joined Gilbert Associates in 1978, where he focused on the fossil fuel industry. In 1986, he was named to the East Coast Office of Aptech Engineering Servic-es, Inc., where he attained a reputation in the nuclear energy industry. He was with Aptech until 2007.

Rodney was a gardening enthusiast and an avid reader. He also enjoyed cooking, and Italian food was his specialty. Rodney spent many years sailing the Chesapeake Bay. He was always up for the Wednesday night races on the West River in Galesville. Four times he took part in the Marion to Bermuda race and was a crewmember on the winning boat in 2001. In his later years, his interests focused on The Welcome Table, a Sunday morning breakfast program at The Church of the Epiphany, where he worshipped. Howev-er, his grandchildren were the light of his life.

His wife, Mary, and sons Thomas B. Dail and wife Adrienne of Ashburn, Va., and John C. Dail and wife Rachael of Los Ange-les, Calif., and grandchildren Quentin and Owen Dail survive him. A memorial service and celebration of Rodney’s life was held 11 a.m., Saturday, May 18 at trinity Episcopal Church, Upper Marlboro. Memorial con-tributions may be made to The Welcome Table c/o The Church of the Epiphany, 1317 G Street, NW, Washington, DC 20005. To leave condolences visit www.rauschfuneral-homes.com

Jacquilne J. Justice, 80Jacquline J. Justice,

80, of Lusby, passed away peacefully May 13, at her home. Jackie was born on November 25, 1932 in Bethesda, Md. to the late Marling J. and Eleanor Kulp Ankeny. Besides her parents, she is predeceased by her husband, Donald B. Justice, son David B. Justice and a sister Eleanor Ann Murray.

Jackie worked for the Calvert County Office on Aging which she retired from in 1998 after 24 years of service. She was also involved in many different community organizations including but not limited to Friends of Calvert County, Christmas in April, the Kiwanis Club, where she served on the board, Meals on Wheels, which she helped to get started and was on the board and a nutrition program for seniors that she started in 1975.

Beloved mother of, Susan Dugan and her husband James, grandmother of Jon Dugan and Stephanie Dugan all of Garland, Texas.

The family received friends on Thurs-day May 16, at the Rausch Funeral Home, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. where ser-vices were held on Friday May 17, at 11 a.m. Interment followed in Middleham Chapel Cemetery, Lusby. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kiwanis Club.

Gerald Paul Crist, 88

Gerald Paul Crist, U. S. Army (Ret.), 88, of Lusby, formerly of Al-toona, PA passed away on May 9, in the Burnett Calvert Hospice House, Prince Frederick. He was born on November 13, 1924 in Altoona, Pa. to the late Paul Kenneth Crist and Olive Edna Shaw Crist. Gerald graduated from Altoona High School, Altoona, PA. Gerald served his country for 32 years as a platoon sergeant in the U. S. Army. He was a vet-eran of World War II and during his career he was stationed in Normandy, Northern

France, Rhineland, Ardennes and Cen-tral Europe. While Gerald was serving his country he played championship softball in the Army. Gerald and his wife Joan were co-managers of the Wigwam Restaurant in Waldorf, Md. He is survived by his three daughters, Mary Ann Crist of Palm Har-bor, Fla., Dorian Welch of Lusby, Md. and Jo Ann Schafer of Tucson, AZ; nine grand-children and fourteen great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife Joan Crist; his second wife Doro-thy E. Crist; his two sons Stephen Paul Crist and Gerald Robert Crist.

Services and interment were private. Memorial contributions may be made in Gerald’s memory to the ASPCA, http://www.aspca.org/Home/Donate, or to Cal-vert Hospice, P. O. Box 838, Prince Fred-erick, MD 20678, donations are encourage on-line at www.calverthospice.org. For more information or to leave condolences please visit www.rauschfuneralhomes.com

Brian Richard Denton, 40Brian Richard

Denton, 40, of Lusby, Md., passed away on May 7. He was born on September 23, 1972 in Leonardtown, Md. to Joseph Warren Denton and Linda Callaway Denton. Brian gradu-ated from Calvert High School in 1990.

He is survived by his parents Joseph and Linda Denton of Lusby, his son Dylan Michael Denton; his sister Stacy and her husband Alan Gilbert of Murrells Inlet, S.C.; nieces Allyson, Taylor and Brooklynn Gilbert. He will be much loved and missed by his family, many friends and his loved ones forever.

The family received friends on Mon-day May 13, from 6:30-8 p.m. in the Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., 20 American Lane in Lusby. Services and interment were pri-vate. Should friends desire memorial con-tributions may be made in Brian’s memory to Dylan Michael Denton Fund, C/O Sun Trust Bank, 45156 First Colony Way, Cali-fornia MD 20619. For more information or to leave condolences please visit www.rauschfuneralhomes.com

Peter Richard Curry, 65Peter Richard

Curry, 65, of Leonard-town, passed on May 9, in Leonardtown. Born on February 3, 1948 in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., he was the son of the late Richard Louis and Cecilia Joseph Curry. Peter was the loving husband of Brenda Connelly Curry whom he married in St. Aloysius Catholic Church Leonardtown, Md. on August 28, 1970. Peter is sur-vived by his children Richard Curry (Tif-fany) and Jessica Phillips (Will) both of Leonardtown, Md. , five grandchildren: Ruby Bernice, Greta Marie, and Bodie Lemar Phillips; Collin Robert and Reid Amelia Curry. Peter is also survived by

his siblings: Marsha Anderson of Helen, Md., and Rita Eversberg of Valley Lee, Md. Peter moved from Wilkes-Barre, Pa. to St. Mary’s County in 1953, he then graduated from Ryken High School in 1966 and worked as a RTPS Opera-tions Team Lead for Paxtuxent River Naval Air Warfare Command Center for 37 years retiring on November 1, 2006. Peter began working for Jahn Corpora-tion from November 2006 until now as a Joint Strike Fighter Project Coordina-tor. Peter was a member-usher at St. Aloysius Catholic Church, he enjoyed boating, wood working, loved his family and grandchildren. The family recieved friends on Monday, May 13, from 5 to 8 p.m. with prayers recited at 7 p.m. in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Tuesday, May 14, at 10 a.m. in St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Leonardtown, Md with Father John Dakes officiating. Interment fol-lowed in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, Md. Pallbearers were: Ricky Anderson, Ford Connelly, Rich-ard Curry, Michael Joseph, Tony Joseph, and Will Phillips. Honorary Pallbearer will be Eddie Pilkerton. Contributions may be made to Father Andrew White School P.O. Box 1756 Leonardtown, MD 20650, Hospice of St. Mary’s P.O. Box 625 Leonardtown, MD 20650, and/ or Leonardtown Vol. Rescue Squad P.O. Box 299 Leonardtown, MD 20650.

Richard Bliss Kimball, 74Richard Bliss

Kimball, age 74, of Upper Marlboro, Md. passed away May 16 at his residence. He was born in Plain-field, NJ October 19, 1938 to Richard Bruce and Margaret (Bliss) Kimball. He was raised and received his education in Westfield, NJ. Richard was inducted in the United States Army Feb-ruary 11, 1963 and served until being discharged as a SP4 on January 30, 1965. Richard was married and worked in New York after the service and moved to the area in 1998. He was employed by Ace Fire of College Park in training and sales until retiring due to health conditions. Richard married Edna M. Youmans, a Prince Frederick resident, on March 21, 2005 in Upper Marlboro, Md. Since their marriage they have resided in Upper Marlboro.

Surviving are his wife Edna M. Kim-ball; a son Richard B. Kimball and his wife Jennifer of Houston, Texas; a daugh-ter Rebecca Casdellitto and her husband John of West Milford, N.J. and a grandson John Casdellitto.

A service and celebration of Rich-ard’s life will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, May, 28, 2013 at the Chapel of Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham. Memo-rial contributions may be made to Hos-pice of the Chesapeake.

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Charles R. Cox, Jr, 88Charles R. Cox, Jr,

88, of Prince Frederick, Maryland passed away on May 16 in Prince Frederick, Maryland.

Charles Cox was born at the first Cal-vert Hospital located on Church Street in Prince Frederick to Charles Richard Cox, Sr. and Daisy Simmons Cox. He lived his entire life on the family farm on Sixes Road, Prince Frederick, which his grandfather established in 1831. He was a full time farmer for all of his life adult life, retiring from farming just three years ago. His family raised tobacco, corn and small grains. In addition, Charles worked off the farm for over 30 years, retiring from a full time position at the State Highway adminis-tration facility in Prince Frederick. He had a genuine love of the agrarian life, which he passed on to his children, grandchildren and now great-grandchildren.

Charles graduated from Calvert County Public Schools and was deferred by the military during World War II in order to continue farming, specifically to-bacco. In 1951, Charles married Anne Z. Cox of Prince Frederick, and they were married for 57 years until her death in Oc-tober 2009. Charles and Anne were one of the founding families of The Calverton School, Huntingtown, Md., where Charles served on the board of directors. In addi-tion, he and Anne were active members of Trinity United Methodist Church in Prince Frederick.

He leaves two sons, Richard Albert Cox and David Alan Cox, Sr. ( Susan Schmidt Cox), four grandchildren, Amy Whitney Rippey (Brian), David Alan Cox, Jr, (Cathy), Catherine Elizabeth Hamilton, (Robert), and Charles Raymond Cox. In addition, he leaves three great grandsons, Ethan Rippey, David Cox III, and Wyatt Rippey.

He was a humble Christian man and will be remembered for his strength of character, his work ethic, devotion to those he loved, and as a steward of the land and waters of Calvert County.

The family received friends on Sun-day May 19 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Trin-ity United Methodist Church, 90 Church Street in Prince Frederick where services were held on Monday May, 20 at 10 a.m. In-terment will follow in Central Cemeteryin Barstow, Md.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contribu-tions may be made to either Trinity UM Church or the Leukemia Lymphoma So-ciety. Arrangements by Rausch Funeral Home, Port Republic, Md.

Linda “Diane” Breed Marstaller, 61

Linda “Diane” Breed Marstaller, 61 of Lusby, Md. formerly of Hillcrest Heights, Md. passed away peace-fully at her residence on May 15. She was born on April 6, 1952 in Cheverly, Md. to the late Jeanne Breed Poe and the late George Breed.

Diane graduated form Potomac High School in 1970 and moved to Cal-vert County in 1975 from Prince George’s County. She enjoyed playing pool, bowl-ing, and spending time playing with her grandchildren.

Diane is survived by her long time sig-nificant other, Calvin Boyd of Lusby,; chil-dren, Nisa Woodring (Dennis, Sr.) of Fox River Grove, Ill., Brandi Harris of Lusby, Mark Boyd of Hollywood, and Mike Boyd of Upper Marlboro; siblings, Marian Clark of Pasadena, and George Breed, Sr. of Hil-ton Head Island, S.C.; eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; daugh-ter, Jessica Marstaller and sister, Pamela Jeanne Osborne.

A Life Celebration Service will be held on Sunday, May 26 at 2 p.m. in the American Legion Post 274, Lusby, Md. Ar-rangements provided by Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., Lusby, Md.

Dorothy Joyce “Joy” Ramsey, 74

Dorothy Joyce “Joy” Ramsey, age 74, of Huntingtown, Md. passed away May 14, 2013 at University of Maryland Hospital in Baltimore. She was born in Washington, D.C. on November 13, 1938 to John and Mary Frances (Mockabee) Buscher. Joy was raised by her mother and stepfather James Jones and at-tended D.C. public schools. On January 23, 1958 she married Milton L. Ramsey, Jr.

After their marriage, the couple resided at Green Acres Farm in Port Republic, Md. Joy was a past president of the Lady Elks Lodge 2620 and a member of the Gaston Re-sort Community in Lake Gaston, N.C. She enjoyed playing cards, games on her laptop, crafting and spending time with her family — she and her sister Darlene Bowen were in-separable. She also enjoyed her dogs Mickey and Scooby and her cat Lucas.

Joy was preceded in death by her par-ents, stepfather, twin children Harry and Barry Ramsey, husband Milton L. Ramsey, Jr., and sister Darlene Bowen. Surviving are three children, Deborah A. Sutton and her husband Joseph, Jr. of Huntingtown, James L. Ramsey of Prince Frederick and Falls Church, Va. and Milton L. Ramsey III and his wife Nancy of Prince Frederick; five grandsons Mark Ramsey of Prince Fred-erick, Justin Ramsey and his wife Katrina Jones of Chesapeake Beach, Steven Ramsey of Washington, DC, Robert Ramsey and Thomas Ramsey, both of Prince Frederick; four great grandsons Joshua, Nicholas, Hunt-er and Wyatt Ramsey; a brother John Wes-ley Buscher and his wife Della of Berkley Springs, WV and several nieces and neph-ews including Tammy Comber and Terry McKeaver and great niece Kristina McKeav-er. A Memorial Mass and celebrations of her life will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 27 at St. John Vianney Church, 470 Main Street, Prince Frederick. Memorial contributions may be made to Calvert Hospice, P.O. Box 838, Prince Frederick or online at www.calverthospice.org. For information or to leave a condolence visit www.rauschfuner-alhomes.com.


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NewsmakersRadio is More than Music

By Kimberly AlstonContributing Writer

The Calvert Amateur Radio Asso-ciation (CARA) is about finding alternative ways to communicate without the need for power, according to Repeater Committee Secretary, Robert Sheskin.

If there was ever an emergency or natural disaster where phone lines and In-ternet cables were down, radio frequencies would not be affected, Sheskin explained. Through DXing, or identifying and re-ceiving radio signals, two or more stations would be able to make contact and trade important information.

Although broadcast radio is ideal for listening to music, person-to-person com-

munication is key for amateur radio. CARA is made up of different people

with different backgrounds who all share the same love, communication, Sheskin ex-plained. Amateur radio is a group of people who communicate with wireless technol-ogy. Amateur just means that the person communication is doing so for personal use only, not for commercial broadcasting.

Granted, that is not the only use for amateur radio. Most people that join CARA simply enjoy communicating with other people. Talk Local, for example, is similar to a party line, where people that have the same frequency can “tune in” and converse without the use of a phone, through use of a “repeater,” a device that transmits a weak radio signal on a higher level so that the sig-

nal can cover long distances.Because in the United States it is man-

dated to have an amateur radio license, CARA also provides classes that teach the basics of FCC regulations and radio station operation and safety considerations. The association has classes for several different licenses including talk, local reporters and emergency communications. Technician classes are available on Wednesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. at the County Services Building in Prince Frederick, and licensing exams are held on Saturdays following full class ses-sions. According to the CARA website, ses-sions are once a week for eight weeks, and include basic regulations, operating prac-tices and electronics theory, but not Morse code. With a license, it is possible to oper-ate above 30MHz and 2-meter bands.

Membership for Amateur Radio lasts a calendar year, and costs $15. Members have certain privileges, such as voting and office positions. Meetings are gener-ally held the first Thursday of each month at the County Services Building in Prince Frederick, and are open to the public. For information on membership, attending said meetings is highly recommended.

This year, the CARA Field Day will be held June 29 and 30, at a location to be determined. According to Sheskin, Field Day consists of clubs, demonstrations and

show casings of emergency preparedness exercises. For more information, visit www.k3cal.org.

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Jack Estevez, Jim Tetlow, Richard Ratcliffe, and David Hardy stand with other members of the Calvert Amateur Radio Association


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The Calvert Gazette is always looking for more local talent to feature! To submit art or band information for our entertainment section,

e-mail [email protected]. Entertainment

Calendar Thursday, May 23

• Mixed Business with Dominic Fragman

Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dow-

ell) – 8 p.m.

• Wes Ryce Acoustic SoloTequila Grill & Can-

tina (30320 Triangle Drive Charlotte Hall) – 7 p.m.

• The Justin Myles Experience

Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) –

8:30 p.m.

Friday, May 24• Texas Hold ‘em

TournamentThe Firefighters of Mechan-

icsville (28165 Hills Club Road, Mechanicsville) – 6

p.m.

• Tonight’s AlibiRuddy Duck Brewery

(13200 Dowell Road, Dow-ell) – 8 p.m.

• Some AssemblyThe Westlawn Inn (9200

Chesapeake Avenue, North Beach) – 7:30 p.m.

• R&R TrainToot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) –

8:30 p.m.

• Sara GrayThe Blue Dog Saloon and Restaurant (7940 Port To-bacco Road, Port Tobacco)

Saturday, May 25• Kappa Danielson and

Paul LarsonThe Westlawn Inn (9200

Chesapeake Avenue, North Beach) – 7:30 p.m.

• No Green Jelly BeenzVera’s White Sands Beach Club (1200 White Sands Drive, Lusby) – 9:30 p.m.

• Diane Daly with Brandon Cochenour

Running Hare Vineyard (150 Adelina Road Prince Freder-

ick) – 12 p.m.

• Downtown TunesLeonardtown square – 6

p.m.

• Casino Night SaturdaySouthern Maryland Higher Education Center (44219

Airport Road California) – 3 p.m.

• The Andy Poxon BandFat Boy’s Country Store

(41566 Medleys Neck Road, Leonardtown) – 8 p.m.

Sunday, May 26

• Hot Tub LimoVera’s White Sands Beach Club (1200 White Sands Drive, Lusby) – 9:30 p.m.

• David FloodLotus Kitchen (14618

Solomons Island Road, Solo-mons) – 2 p.m.

• Mike ButlerRunning Hare Vineyard (150 Adelina Road Prince Freder-

ick) – 1 p.m.

Monday, May 27• Family Karaoke

Tequila Grill & Cantina (30320 Triangle Drive, Char-

lotte Hall) – 7 p.m.

• Karaoke with a Band in a Box

Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 9

p.m.

• Justin Myles AcousticRuddy Duck Brewery

(13200 Dowell Road, Dow-ell) – 7 p.m.

• Gerry SwarbrickRunning Hare Vineyard (150 Adelina Road Prince Freder-

ick) – 1 p.m.

• Superheroes of Southern Maryland Meet and Greet

with Iron ManTequila Grill & Cantina

(30320 Triangle Drive, Char-lotte Hall) – 5 p.m.

Tuesday, May 28•Fair Warning

DB McMillan’s (23415 Three Notch Road, Califor-

nia) – 5 p.m.

Wednesday, May 29

•Mason SebastianDB McMillan’s (23415

Three Notch Road, Califor-nia) – 5 p.m.

•Mike Dameron Open Mic Night and Team Trivia

Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 8:30 p.m., trivia sign up at

6:30 p.m.

Summer Concert Series Underway

By Alex PanosStaff Writer

PNC Waterside Pavilion was packed Friday night, as a sellout crowd danced and sang along to a performance by country music group The Band Perry – kicking off Calvert Marine Museum’s summer concert series.

This year’s lineup features an act to accommodate three different groups; The Band Perry for families and young children, Daughtry and 3 Doors Down for people in their 20s and 30s and Bad Company to appeal to the older market, accord-ing to museum concert promoter Vanessa Gill.

Daughtry and 3 Doors Down tickets are already on sale, and are lighting up the box office.

Gill says around 200 tickets sold last weekend, and the museum is already approaching a sellout with weeks remaining before the show.

“They are flying out the door,” Gill said of the tickets to see 3 Doors Down, famous for their hit single “Kryptonite”, and Daughtry.

Tickets for Bad Company go on sale June 11, and Gill is expecting another sellout to see the legendary rock group, who will be on their 40th anniversary tour this summer.

“These types of shows do very well for us,” she said of all classic rock performances.

Gill says the concerts are vital to the museum’s suc-cess, because any new activities the museum wants to offer depend on funds raised during the concert season – all revenues go to new programs, educational activities and exhibits at the museum.

Gill explained, concert organizers focus on keep-ing prices low on site, in order to make it more conve-nient for patrons.

Refreshment prices are capped at $5, because Gill knows what how awful it can be to fork over $9 for a drink at entertainment venues in large stadiums.

We don’t want our members and ticket buyers to feel they are getting robbed, Gill said.

Additionally, parking is kept to a $2 donation that the museum and Naval Air Station Patuxent River – which help coordinate the parking services – use to con-

tinue serving the locals.Gill enjoys seeing world famous bands from

around the world come and “fall in love” with Calvert Marine Museum.

Last year, Tom Scholz, guitarist of the band Bos-ton, wrote a generous donation check after touring the museum.

This year, Gill got a kick out of watching members of The Band Perry play with the otters.

Gill also takes satisfaction out of the completed product on show nights, seeing the community come together at the concerts and continuing to improve the summer program, now 30 years in the making.

“It’s been getting smoother and smoother,” Gill said, who could not have asked for a better night Friday. “The weather gods shined down on us.”

The goal at the beginning of the bidding season for the concerts is to book bands that appeal to a variety of demographics.

But it doesn’t always work out that way – some-times, as last year, the museum features similar groups.

“Last year was not an ideal season,” Gill said, “but this year is.”

Daughtry and 3 Doors Down take the stage on July 5, while Bad Company with Paul Rodgers will play on August 2.

Visit calvetmarinemuseum.com for more informa-tion or to purchase tickets for upcoming shows.

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Thursday, May 23, 2013 18The Calvert Gazette&Out About Community Events

Library Events

May All Month Long• Clay at the Bay9100 Bay Ave. North Beach, May 1 to 27

Artworks@7th is a cooperative gallery with 30 productive artists in media ranging from pottery, ceramics, sculpture, silk, glass-ware, custom art jewelry and stained glass to landscape paintings in oil, acrylic, pastel and watercolor, scratchboard, and pencil draw-ings and photographs with views of Chesa-peake Beach and North Beach, of local scen-ery, barns and farmland, water views, animal themed art and contemporary art as well as wonderful florals and still life imagery. Con-sider original art for your home or business decorating and as an investment.

Thursday, May 23• Resume and Cover Letter WorkshopCalvert Library, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862Prince Frederick, 1 to 3 p.m.

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

• Family NightCalvert Library Interim Southern Branch, 13920 H.G. Trueman Road, Solomons, 410-326-5289.7 to 8:30 p.m.

Family night events will include tours of the new location, stories, music, make ‘n take stations, and games. Try our new “Imagina-tion Station” for interactive and imaginative play, which is an essential part of a child’s early learning.

• Tell Us Your Story About13920 H.G. Truman Rd, Solomons, 2 to 3 p.m.

Join us for a discussion about the history of Calvert Library and tell us your story about your library memories.

Friday, May 24• On Pins and NeedlesCalvert Library, Prince Frederick, 1 to 4 p.m.

Bring your quilting, needlework, knit-ting, crocheting, or other project for an after-noon of conversation and shared creativity.

• Movie MatineesCalvert Library Interim Southern Branch, 1 to 3 p.m.

Join us for the 2012 award-winning American historical drama film about Abra-ham Lincoln based in part on Doris Kearns Goodwin’s biography Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln, and covers the final four months of Lincoln’s life.

• Casino Night FridaySouthern Maryland Higher Education Cen-ter, 44219 Airport Rd, California, 4 p.m.

Featuring blackjack with Vegas rules, live hold ‘em games with dealers, three card poker, roulette with Vegas odds. Free admis-sion, door prizes and food. For more informa-tion, call 240-437-6396.

• GRRSM FundraiserRita’s in Solomons, 5 to 7 p.m.

Golden Retriever Rescue of Southern Maryland (GRRSM) will be holding a fund-raiser at Rita’s in Solomon’s this Friday, May 24th from 5-7pm. A portion of the sales dur-ing this time are donated to the Rescue. All

proceeds go directly to the rescue and care of the dogs. Feel free to bring your pups, there is a nice size sidewalk where they can share in on a cold treat. Golden Retriever Rescue of Southern Maryland is a non-profit 501(3)(c) all volunteer organization dedicated to find-ing homes for golden retrievers in need in St. Mary’s, Calvert and Charles counties. www.goldenretrieverrescueofsouthernmaryland.org

• Go Wild for a Great Cause at the 7th An-nual Potomac River Waterfowl ShowSt. Mary’s County Fairgrounds, 42455 Fair-grounds Road, Leonardtown, 10 a.m.

Retriever Dog Demonstration, Decoy Auction and more - Tickets are now on sale

On May 24 and 25, artists and wildlife enthusiasts alike are invited to attend the 7th Annual Community Foundation of Southern Maryland Potomac River Waterfowl Show. The show features dozens of award-winning artists showcasing their world-class wildlife art both at a dinner reception and daytime fair. Tickets are now on sale for the Cattails and Cocktails Reception and Dinner on Friday evening from 6 – 9 p.m. For $50 per person, enjoy a sit down Outback Steakhouse dinner, beer, wine and beverages. Tickets must be purchased by May 17. Seating is are limited. Tables of eight are $400. Individual tickets, tables or sponsorships may be purchased online at www.cfsomd.org/waterfowlshow, or mail a check payable to the Community Foundation of Southern Maryland.

Saturday, May 25• The 2nd Annual Chesapeake Beach Stars and Stripes Festival

The 2nd Annual Chesapeake Beach

Stars and Stripes Festival will be held May 25 through May 27. The Towns of Chesa-peake Beach and North Beach will be host-ing a decorating contest. Homeowners and business owners in the Twin Beaches are en-couraged to show their pride and respect by decorating with patriotic red, white and blue! Judging for homes and businesses in North Beach will be held on May 25. Prizes will be awarded the same day and will be brought to the winning homes. The NAM Knights Mini Rolling Thunder will make their way down 5th Street, then onto Chesapeake Avenue around 1:30 p.m. on May 25.

• The War of 1812 Living History: The ChoiceSotterley Plantation, 10 a.m.

“The Choice - Risking Your Life for Freedom” - Sotterley Plantation presents a living history event written by Dale Jones. This interactive experience will take the au-dience on a journey from the perspective of the enslaved at Sotterley during that summer of 1814.

The story of Sotterley Plantation during the War of 1812 is a human story. There were no great skirmishes, naval battles or major monuments burning. The British used an even greater weapon: they offered freedom to slaves. Sotterley and other plantations in the region suffered great financial loss, but the long term impact was the loss of their la-bor force. Sotterley’s story is one of decision, struggle, resistance and courage of enslaved African-Americans who saw an opportunity, faced the unknown, and took their chances to gain their freedom. For additional details visit www.sotterley.org.

Thursday, May 23

• Resume and Cover Letter WorkshopCalvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick) – 1 to 3 p.m.

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

• Tell Us Your Story About .....Calvert Library Southern Branch (13920 H.G. Trueman Road, Solomons) – 2 to 3 p.m.

Join us for a discussion about the history of Calvert Li-brary and tell us your story about your library memories. 410-326-5289

• Family NightCalvert Library Southern Branch (13920 H.G. Trueman Road, Solomons) – 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Family night events will include tours of the new loca-tion, stories, music, make ‘n take stations, and games. Try our new “Imagination Station” for interactive and imagina-tive play, which is an essential part of a child’s early learning. 410-326-5289

Friday, May 24

• Movie MatineesCalvert Library Southern Branch (13920 H.G. Trueman Road, Solomons) – 1 to 3 p.m.

Join us for the 2012 award-winning American histori-cal drama film about Abraham Lincoln based in part on Do-ris Kearns Goodwin’s biography Team of Rivals: The Po-litical Genius of Abraham Lincoln, and covers the final four months of Lincoln’s life. 410-326-5289

• On Pins & NeedlesCalvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick) – 1 to 4 p.m.

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

Saturday, May 25

• Libraries Closed for Memorial Day

Monday, May 27• Libraries Closed for Memorial Day

Friday, May 31

• On Pins & NeedlesCalvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick) – 1 to 4 p.m.

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

• Interview Skills One-on-OneCalvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick) – 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Sharpen your interview skills with an HR professional from Microsoft. Please register for a one-hour session. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862

• Brain Games: Mahjongg, Scrabble & moreCalvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick) – 12 to 3 p.m.

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

Monday, June 3

• Book DiscussionCalvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick) – 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese. Marion and Shiva Stone are twin brothers born of a secret union be-tween a beautiful Indian nun and a brash British surgeon. Orphaned by their mother’s death and their father’s disap-pearance, bound together by a preternatural connection and a shared fascination with medicine, the twins come of age as Ethiopia hovers on the brink of revolution. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862

Tuesday, June 4

• Writers by the Bay @ the LibraryCalvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick) – 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Looking for a writers’ group? All writers and would-be writers are welcome to come for critique & camaraderie. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862

Wednesday, June 5

• Cinema Café –Changing LanesCalvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick) – 6 to 8:30 p.m.

It happens everyday. A small fender bender between drivers on busy streets. On this day in New York, how-ever, this one small act between an attorney (Affleck) and a businessman (Jackson) escalates from road rage into a vengeful feud. This isolated incident changes the lives of these two men and their families forever. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862


Senior Citizen News

SENIOR LIVING

Yard Sale CancelledDue to low table registrations, the Multivendor Yard

Sale at Calvert Pines Senior Center on June 1 has been cancelled.

Annual Red, White and Blue PicnicCome to the Calvert County Fairgrounds on June 26

from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. for the annual Red, White, and Blue Picnic. There will be a fried chicken lunch and entertain-ment by 2-4-U. This event is free but donations are strongly encouraged. Pre-register by June 12.

Antique Car EnthusiastsDo you own a classic car? Register for free to show it

off, Friday, June 14 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. There will be live music, food for sale, and more. All proceeds will benefit the Calvert Pines Senior Council. Call Sandy Marquess at 410-535-4606 or 301-855-1170.

People’s Choice AwardStop by Calvert Pines Senior Center to check out the en-

tries for this year’s Senior Arts Competition. Cast your ballot for your favorite piece throughout May. The People’s Choice Award winner will be announced in June.

Calvert Pines Senior Center (CPSC)The next AARP Driver Safety class will be held on

June 6 at 9:30 a.m. at Calvert Pines Senior Center. Fee is $12 for AARP members, $14 for non-members. Registration and payment are due in advance.

North Beach Senior Center (NBSC)Learn the Power of the Body at a free diabetic education

class on May 30 at 10:45 a.m., presented by Donna Chapman.Share a laugh with other women at Table Talk for Wom-

en, Thursday, June 6, 10:30 a.m. Meeting new “sisters” can bring a smile to your heart!

Southern Pines Senior Center (SPSC)Create your own dish at the Ceramic Crab Dish Work-

shop on June 4 from 10 a.m. to noon. Glaze a ceramic crab and pick it up one week later to start using. Must pre-register by May 29. The fee is $5 per person.

Don’t miss the Annual Cookout and Games on June 5 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Enjoy a lunch of hotdogs and hamburg-ers and join in some good-natured games such as Frisbee Golf, Corn Hole and more! Must pre-register.

Local TripsTake a trip to the Newseum on July 2. The Newseum

blends five centuries of news history with up-to-the-second technology and hands-on exhibits. Lunch will be provided by Wolfgang Puck Catering. The $62 fee includes transpor-tation, entrance fee and lunch.

Enjoy Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament on Au-gust 1. Costumed staff will serve lunch while we are enter-tained by spectacular horsemanship and pageantry. The $61 fee includes transportation, show and meal.

Eating Together MenuLunches are served to seniors aged 60-plus and their

spouses through Title IIIC of the Older Americans Act. Con-tributions are suggested. For reservations or to cancel your reservations call: Calvert Pines Senior Center at 410-535-4606 or 301-855-1170, North Beach Senior Center at 410-257-2549, or Southern Pines Senior Center at 410-586-2748.

Monday, May 27 Centers Closed for Memorial DayTuesday, May 28 Stuffed Shells, Tossed Salad, Breadsticks, Italian Green Beans, Fresh FruitWednesday, May 29 Chicken Salad, Peas, Hard Cooked Egg, Lentils, Pickle, Dinner Roll, Pear HalfThursday, May 30 Pork Fajitas, Refried Beans, Salsa, Fresh Fruit, BrownieFriday, May 31 Fish and Chips, Cole Slaw, Pineapple Bean Salad, Cornbread, Baked Beans

CommunitySuperheroes vs. Cancer

Swim Team Donates to Special Olympics

By Alex PanosStaff Writer

Superheroes of Southern Maryland led a battle against cancer last weekend, by hosting a fundraiser event for five local kids suffering with the disease.

The superheroes brought the community together, as kids enjoyed a meet and greet, took pictures and received autographs from their favorite comic book superheroes at the Mechanicsville volunteer firehouse.

The event raised money to help the families of Kayla Kiley, 14, Maddie Grace, 7, Gianna Grace, 1, Adam Lumpkins, 6, and Serena Wade, 16, all going through various cancer treatments.

Throughout the day, over 2,000 people filtered through the venue, while Sam Grow Band, Justin Crenshaw and Jim Goldberg dressed up as Elvis Pressley played music.

Kids also enjoyed pony rides, an inflat-able moon bounce and face painting.

But all eyes were on Captain America, Batman, Bat-girl, Iron Man, Spiderman and the Storm Trooper when they arrived in “The Hero Hummer.”

“It was a big entrance,” Mike Koslofsky, better known during the event as Batman, said. “When we saw all those people, it was emotional.”

For Koslofsky, the most memorable part of the day was watching three kids who have had ongoing battles with cancer spend time enjoying the day.

Whether it was Maddie selling lemonade, Kiley rid-ing a pony or Wade face painting, watching the kids be actively involved was the entire point, Koslofsky said.

The superheroes have already been doing many ben-efits locally, and will now make this fundraiser an annual tradition.

“We want to help in our own way,” Koslofsky said.The event was such a great success, he continued,

that the superheroes plan to make the fundraiser event an annual occurrence.

Browne was particularly moved when Kiley got on stage to sing “Now or Never,” with Sam Grow Band on stage, and Maddie helped with a cover performance of Justin Bieber’s “As Long As You Love Me.”

The turnout and support from the community have made a forever lasting impression on Kathy Browne, Ki-ley’s mother.

“Especially for them [the community] to come out on a rainy day,” Browne said. “That will be remembered forever.”

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Prince Frederick, Md. - On May 19, the New Wave Swim Club participated in Calvert County Special Olympics An-nual 5k Walk. As an organization, they raised more than $600 to support Spe-cial Olympics. In addition, many of their families came out to support a very dedi-cated group of Calvert County athletes.

NWSC is a newly formed USA Swimming club that swims year round at the Hall Aquatic Center in Prince Frederick. Their dedicated group of athletes and families enabled them to exceed their goals in their inaugural season. NWSC President Clair Weber is “proud to be part of such an incredibly talented and motivated group of people.”

Serena Wade with Batman. Maddie Grace sings with Sam Grow. Mike Batson PhotographyMike Batson Photography

Mike Batson Photography


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