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educationNick Wilson and Noah Solis-Pebbles from Calvert Elementary test their bridge at the annual MESA competition.

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Jeffrey Archer, Maricarol Cloak and Carol Fredrick are ready for tours of Small Reward estate during the annual

Maryland House and Garden Pilgrimage, which will run for six weekends Saturday, April 26 through Saturday, May 31. The tour will come to Calvert County on Saturday, May 17.

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Updates on outreach and coming events were among the topics on the agenda at the Calvert Ranch Estates Al-cohol Coalition meeting on April 7.

The CRE Alcohol Coalition has been actively trying to get students involved in preventing alcohol use amongst youth in southern Calvert County, specifically in the Calvert Ranch Estates, Patuxent High School, Mill Creek Middle School and South-ern Middle School, according to Calvert Substance Abuse Services Prevention Coordinator Julie Boutaugh.

This year, the coalition is diving headfirst into reaching out to students.

CRE Alcohol Coalition Program Monitor Matt Hanley and Boutaugh visited Mill Creek and Southern middle schools to talk to the eight grade health classes about the effects of alcohol use on the human body. After the presen-tation, they gave students art supplies and cards designed to look like Twit-ter posts, which are displayed Twitter themed banners in each school.

At the high school level, the CRE

Alcohol Coalition administered a youth alcohol consumption and perception survey at Patuxent High School in on Jan. 17. The data from the survey was distributed to Patuxent High School stu-dents to use in a Peer2Peer Art Contest. The contest, open only to Patuxent High School students, is focused on teens changing teens perceptions on underage drinking through a variety of media, in-cluding photography, poetry, essays and posters. They will be required to use in-formation from the study, Hanley said, and all needed materials will be funded through the coalition. There will be cash prizes for the winners of the contest and submissions will be used in upcoming advertising campaigns.

The majority of teens at Patuxent High School believe their peers use al-cohol, when only about 30 percent admit to having actually used alcohol, Hanley said.

Additionally, the group discussed an upcoming law enforcement work-shop to help them know how to break up parties where there is underage drink-ing and upcoming events that the CRE Alcohol Coalition will be present at, such as the Fishing Derby on April 27,

the Lake Bash on May 17 and the Fam-ily Fun Run on May 26. The group is working on ideas for summer events to maintain momentum until the 2014/2015 school year.

For more information, contact Han-ley at 410-535-3079 ext. 27 or at [email protected].

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Dealing with addiction, recognizing the warning signs of addiction and treatment for addition were among the top-ics covered during the Prescription Drug Abuse Abatement Council Community Awareness Workshop held at the College of Southern Maryland Prince Frederick campus on Thursday, April 3.

Before breaking up into workshops, attendees heard Erin Anthony Bahadur tell her story. Bahadur began using drugs recreationally during college. She earned a four-year degree in three years and got a job at a pharmacy, all while secretly using drugs. While working at the pharmacy, she began steal-ing drugs in order to function during the day. Eventually, her theft was discovered. Even though she had started going to rehab programs and trying to get off drugs, she was sentenced to jail time.

Bahadur attended councils first community forum as a speaker nearly five years ago. At that time, she was escorted by officers to and from the forum. When her sentence was up, she struggled to find a job, but she managed eventually. She proudly proclaimed that she got a job as a secretary, later pro-moted to office manager, bought a car and paid off more than $20,000 in debt. She is even engaged to be married. Despite

it all, she said she is still an addict. Addictions dont just go away, she said, and addictive behavior can take many forms.

Calvert Coun-ty Health Office Laurence Polsky also spoke at the workshop.

Humans are drawn to mind altering substances for a num-ber of reasons, he said. Drug use has been around since be-fore recorded history, with all cultures on earth using some form of mind-altering substance, from alcohol to peyote and marijuana.

Some addicts can not benefit from treatment, Polsky said. They dont think they have a problem. He suggested allocating some funds to support the families of addicts.

Weve been fighting a war on drugs for four decades and we havent made much progress, Polsky said.

Breakout workshops covered topics such as dealing with addiction and helping family members recover from addic-tion. Attendees heard from several addicts and experts. For the first time this year, a session was held targeting youth called Pop Positivity, Not Pills.

For more information on the Prescription Drug Abuse Abatement Council, visit www.co.cal.md.us/CAASA.

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Calvert Memorial Hospital honored four longtime physicians obstetrician and gynecologist Dr. Ruby Alonzo, orthopedic surgeon Dr. Bruce Beck, cardiologist Dr. Mark Kushner and urologist Dr. Modesto Rivera who are retiring this year with special tributes at its annual awards din-ner on Mar. 28. The emotional evening was filled with affectionate ribbing, touch-ing testimonials and fond memories that sparked a lot of laughter and a few tearful moments.

Together, the four retirees have dedi-cated 135 years to caring for local residents and their families. There are no greater examples of a caring, loyal and hard-work-ing physician anywhere, said CMH Presi-dent and CEO Jim Xinis. Their collective impact on our hospital and our community over these many years is beyond measure.

Additionally, Dr. Samuel Foster was saluted for his advocacy of the hospitals cardiopulmonary services and Dr. Freder-ick Beavers was recognized for his lead-ership of the vascular surgery program at Calvert Memorial.

Each year, we look forward to this dinner, said Xinis, as a way in which we can express our gratitude and show our ap-preciation for the medical services our doc-tors provide to the community 365 days a year.

He went on to add, Day in and day out, our talented physicians distinguish themselves as top notch providers. One of the evenings highlights was when he read excerpts from patients letters talking about the care they had received.

It has been an incredible journey, said Dr. Alonzo, who joined the CMH medical staff in 1983, and I wouldnt have exchanged it for any other profession. As the first female OB/GYN at Calvert Memo-rial, she delivered 4,649 babies for some it was the second generation.

Her sentiments were echoed by Dr. Kushner who came to Calvert in 1982. Its been a privilege to practice medicine, he said, and a great honor to do it here. Described as the anchor of the cardiopul-monary department, Dr. Kushner was also actively involved in the hospitals inten-

sive care unit, serving as medical director for years. A staunch advocate for patient safety, he always kept abreast of the cur-rent research in his field and shared with his peers.

Both Dr. Beck and Dr. Rivera each have 36 years of service. When they came to Calvert in 1978 there were 20 physicians on staff at the hospital today there are 348. A lot has changed but their commit-ment to individualized care and clinical ex-cellence has remained steadfast.

Dr. Beck, who served four tenures as chief of orthopedic surgery at CMH, said, The practice of medicine is a great profes-sion and one that Im honored to be part of. He is perhaps best remembered for his compassionate manner and his willingness to listen and answer questions. A true col-laborative team leader, he focused on edu-cating both the staff and his patients about the care plan.

As the first urologist to practice at Calvert Memorial, Dr. Rivera ushered in specialty care in our community. His broad clinical knowledge and excellent rapport with patients helped him forge enduring relationships that have lasted many years.

In describing his years at CMH, Dr. Rivera said: Calvert Memorial Hospital is

small enough to know your colleagues but big enough to support excellent services.

He went on to add, I look forward to my retirement with a sense of trepidation and wonder.

The Community Service Award went to Dr. Foster and Dr. Beavers was presented with the Best of Breed Award. Dr. Foster not only provides wonderful patient care within his practice, said Dr. J. Michael Brooks, vice president for medical affairs at CMH, but he gives back to the commu-nity by participating in many heart-related programs throughout the year.

A popular presenter, his lectures are informative and engaging, said Dr. Brooks. As medical director for Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehab, he is always looking for ways to help his patients optimize their wellness potential.

Dr. Beavers was recognized for his invaluable service as medical director of the Center for Vascular Care at CMH. His consistent leadership has been a mainstay of the program and has allowed it to grow and flourish, said Dr. Barbara Estes, chief of the medical staff at CMH.

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Calvert Memorial Hospital honored four longtime physicians orthopedic surgeon Dr. Bruce Beck, left, obstetrician and gynecologist Dr. Ruby Alonzo, urologist Dr. Modesto Rivera and cardiologist Dr. Mark Kushner and who are retiring this year with special tributes at its annual awards dinner on March 28.


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With all the plots sold and nowhere to expand to, the cemetery at Our Lady Star of the Sea in Solomons had to get creative in order to accommodate parishioners wanting to be buried there.

The first section in a wall to be built around the cemetery was recently com-pleted, according to Our Lady Star of the Seas Father Mike Wilson. The wall has compartments that can accommodate two urns. Once the current section of the wall is sold out, additional sections will be con-structed, in addition to a mausoleum, Wil-son said. The newly completed segment cost $77,000, he said. When the entire wall is finished, it will provide 880 ad-ditional plots. Cremation is cheaper than traditional burials, Wilson said.

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The lead pastor at Trinity United Methodist Church in Prince Frederick is the first to praise the church for being open to newcomers.

Id forgotten how welcoming and hospitable Southern Maryland was until I got back here, said Rev. Dr. James E. Swecker.

Swecker grew up in St. Marys County, so for him, being assigned to Trinity was a homecoming.

Swecker was appointed as the Senior Pastor of Trinity UMC effective July 1, 2013. Swecker has been married to his wife, Janet Swecker, since 1984. They have two children: a son, Chris who works as an associate worship leader at Hempfield UMC in Lancaster, Pa., and a daughter, Jenny who is currently teaching 4th grade in an international school in the United Arab Emirate. Sweckers par-ents still live in St. Mary's County.

Swecker started in ministry as a member of St. Paul's UMC in Leonardtown where he had been the assistant pastor and youth minister. Before his work in the church, he was employed as a radio an-nouncer at WKIK Radio in Leonardtown.

Sweckers background in communication has helped him become an effective pastor, he said.

Every facet of the churches activities are centered around communication in some form, he said.

His favorite ministry activities are preaching and teaching the Bible, visitation, and connecting people to ministries they enjoy and where they can thrive.

Pastor Jim received his Doctor of Ministry de-gree from Wesley Theological Seminary in Wash-ington, D.C. in 2003; his Master of Divinity degree from the same seminary in 1986 and two Bachelor of Science in Mass Communication and History degrees from Towson. He was ordained an Elder by the Baltimore-Washington Conference of The United Methodist Church in 1988 and a Deacon in 1986.

He has studied pastoral and church leadership, congregational growth and studies, Methodist and American history. Pastor Jim's previous pastoral appointments were as the Senior Pastor of Re-hoboth UMC in Williamsport, Md. (1988-2013), Good Shepherd and Olive Branch UMC's in Balti-more City, and Wesley Memorial UMC in Catons-ville (Associate).

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Bids for Kids Auction Runs April 12 to May 1

Childrens Aid, Inc, a non-profit organization providing assistance to Calvert County children in need, is holding their annual Bids for Kids online charity auction starting April 12.

The online fundraiser features over 75 auction items including tickets to Baltimore, Maryland and Lancaster, Pennsylvania attractions, family activi-ties (bowling, roller skating, corn mazes), a laser tag party for ten, a learn-to-ski/snowboard package and a John Grisham autographed novel.

Many of the Bids for Kids Auction items would make fabulous gifts for Mothers Day and Fathers Day. If you are looking for ideas for your Mom, aunt, grandmother, daughter or wife for Mothers Day, be sure to check out the retail and dining gift certificates as well as the museum, theatre, concert and sympho-ny ticket options. Or perhaps wine tasting at the St. Michaels Winery in charming St. Michaels, Mary-land or in the beautiful Tuscan setting at Running Hare Vineyard would be the perfect gift.

If the Dad youre shopping for this year is a sports junkie, you might be interested in bidding on minor league baseball tickets, Navy football tickets or items autographed by professional athletes Karl Alzner, Ross Detwiler, Tommy Hunter or John Wall. Perhaps Dad is a thrill seeker. VIP tickets (includ-ing pit passes) for Maryland International Raceway, paintball passes, or a white water rafting/camping trip might win you some brownie points.

Interested shoppers can start their bidding on Saturday, April 12 at www.ChildrensAidAuction.com. Bids will be accepted until midnight on Thurs-day, May 1. Similar to other online auctions, bidders will have the opportunity to bid on their favorite items, and they will be notified via email if they have been outbid. At that point, bidders will have the op-portunity to submit a new bid before the close of the auction.

All proceeds from Bids for Kids will go directly to fund the programs Childrens Aid, Inc. operates, benefitting local children. Through our programs, we strive to promote the importance of education and literacy. We also provide children with opportunities to play recreation level sports, which not only helps keep kids active, it also helps promotes self-discipline, leadership, teamwork, cooperation, trust and respect. Currently, our volunteer-driven organization oper-ates several programs: Operation Backpack provides new school supplies; Christmas stockings and new books are distributed through the Christmas Cheer Program; and our Youth Sports Scholarship Program provides registration fees for recreation level youth sports, said Krista Brezina, Executive Director.

For more information about Childrens Aid, Inc., visit www.TheChildrensAid.org.

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The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners announc-es the following office and facility closures for Good Friday and Eas-ter Sunday:

All Calvert County government offices will be closed Friday, April 18, in observance of Good Friday.

The Calvert Pines, Southern Pines and North Beach senior cen-ters will be closed April 18. Meals on Wheels will be delivered to clients.

All Calvert Library locations will be closed Friday, April 18 and will be open Saturday, April 19.

There will be no public transportation services April 18. Regular schedules will resume on Saturday, April 19.

All Solid Waste facilities will be open and operating on normal business hours Friday, April 18. Sites with Sunday hours will be open Easter Sunday, April 20.

The Edward T. Hall Aquatic Center will be open to visitors on April 18 and closed April 20.

The Northeast Community Center will be open Friday, April 18, and closed Sunday, April 20.

Southern and Mt. Hope community centers and the North Beach Recreation Center will be closed April 18 and 20.

Battle Creek Cypress Swamp will be closed April 18 and 20. Kings Landing Park will be closed April 18 and open April 20. Flag Ponds Nature Park will be open April 18 and 20.

For more information, call 410-535-4583, visit the Calvert County website at www.co.cal.md.us or like us on Facebook.

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During the week of March 31 through April 6 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriffs Office responded to 1,397 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.

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Theft Case #14-17998:A victim on Roundup Road in Lusby reported to Dep. W.

Rector that someone stole a package from her porch that had been delivered by UPS on April 1 during the daytime. The pack-age contained products valued at over $400. The investigation continues.

Theft Case #14-18069:Unknown suspect(s) stole about $50 and caused $300 in

damage to the soda machine at Hallowing Point Park in Prince Frederick overnight between April 1 and 2. Dep. J. Buck is investigating.

Burglary Case #14-18088:A homeowner entered his house on April 2 at about 11:48

a.m. and heard someone in the home when no one should have been there. He saw a white male inside so he returned to his ve-hicle and called police. Dep. J. Buck responded and searched the home but no one was located. The homeowner advised that noth-ing appeared to missing. The investigation is continuing.

Destruction of Property Case #14-18228:A victim advised Dep. C. Idol that at 10:00 p.m. on April 2

he observed someone standing on a ladder looking into his shed. The subject heard the victim at the window and fled the scene on foot. Nothing was taken but the window had been damaged. The ladder belonged to the victim and had been at the front of the house but was apparently moved by the suspect. The investiga-tion continues.

Theft from Vehicle Case #14-18283:Someone stole a blue hard case wallet with pink flowers on

it from a vehicle parked outside a home in the 300 block of Red Cloud Road in Lusby between 12:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. on April 2. Dep. L. Kelly is investigating.

Burglary Case #14-18295:A woman in the 1100 block of Regency Drive in St. Leonard

looked out her window on April 3 at 10:14 a.m. and saw a black male standing just outside her garage. The male saw her and ran off. A second male came running out from around the corner, near the door to the garage. The victim went into her garage and found that cash and a credit card were missing from her vehicle. Dep. C. Ward is investigating.

Theft Case #14-18527:On April 4 at 11:34 a.m. Dep. A. Curtin

responded to the Dunkirk Walmart for the report of a shoplifter in custody. Two store employees reported that Robert Samuel Buck-master, 33, of Owings, left the store wearing a pair of boots and carrying a Sprint Android, neither that had been paid for. After making contact with Buckmaster, Curtin discovered him to be in possession of suspected drugs. Curtin also found two large knives inside Buckmasters vehicle. He was arrested and charged with possession of a schedule II drug; Percocet, pos-session of a schedule IV drug; Xanax, theft less than $1,000 and carrying two concealed weapons.

CDS Violation Case #14-18655:Dep. W. Rector responded to the park-

ing lot of 31 Duke Street in Prince Frederick to assist DFC J. Denton with a suspicious ve-hicle on April 4 just before midnight. He made contact with the two occupants of the vehicle. A search revealed suspected drugs. The pas-

senger, Daniel Ryan Wentz, 20 of Prince Frederick, was arrested and charged with possession of a schedule I drug; synthetic mari-juana (K2).

Theft Case #14-18735:A K-Mart employee observed a man putting items into a

backpack and into his pocket and leave the store without paying on April 5 at 9:57 a.m. DFC J. Livingston charged the man, Wil-fred Alfred Fowler, 49, of Sunderland, on a criminal citation with theft less than $100. Fowler was also instructed not to return to the K-Mart.

Destruction of Property Case #14-18783:Someone scratched a single, solid line down the drivers side

of a vehicle on April 4 between 7:30 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. The ve-hicle was parked in the upper K-Mart parking lot near Rt. 4. The damage is estimated at $300 and is being investigated by DFC P. Wood.

DUI, Destruction of Property Case #14-18829:On April 5 at 7:35 p.m. DFC R. Wilson

observed a vehicle cross the center yellow line several times and performed a traffic stop in the area of Main Street at Old Field Lane in Prince Frederick. After instructing the driver, identi-fied as John Richard Saunders, 44, of Prince Frederick, to perform field sobriety tests, he found him to be under the influence of alcohol. Saunders was placed in Wilsons patrol vehicle where he refused to keep his feet on the floor and eventually broke the in-car computer printer, valued at $200. Saunders was charged with DUI and destruction of property.

Burglary Case #14-18911:Unknown suspect(s) burglarized a home in the 1600 block

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Destruction of Property Case #14-18938:Someone threw several dozen eggs at a home on Huntsman

Drive in Huntingtown between midnight and 1 a.m. on April 6. DFC J. Livingston is continuing the investigation.

CDS Violation Case #14-18952:Dep. A. Curtin conducted a traffic stop on

April 6 at 1:57 p.m. after it was reported that a vehicle in the drive-through of the Dunkirk McDonalds had been driving erratically. Cur-tin located the vehicle and observed it turn onto Md. Rt. 4 southbound. He followed the vehicle and saw it cross the yellow lines several times and increase and decrease speed drastically. He was able to get the vehicle to stop near Mt. Harmony Road. After making contact with the driver, Scott Michael Richards, 53, of Chesapeake Beach, Curtin detected a strong odor of alcohol. He also found suspected drugs in the vehi-cle. Richards was arrested and charged with DUI and possession of a schedule I drug; marijuana less than 10 grams and possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia; a green prescription bottle.

Theft Case #14-18966:Two Heritage kayaks, one 10 feet long and red and the other

12 feet long and green, were stolen from behind a home in the 11300 block of Bay Front Avenue in Lusby between March 16 and April 5. Anyone with information is asked to contact Dep. S. Moran at 410-535-2800.

Wanted Subject in Possession of Hydrocodone:

On April 1 at 12:12 a.m., Trooper First Class Esnes stopped a vehicle on Rt. 4 near Hospital Dr. in Prince Freder-ick for traffic violations. The driver, Joann S. Livingston, 52 of Huntingtown, initially gave TFC Esnes false information regarding her identity. Investigation revealed her true identity and it was learned she had an open warrant through Calvert County District Court. A search revealed that Livingston was also in possession of Hydrocodone. She was arrested and transported to the Calvert County Detention Center.

Disorderly Conduct & Public Intoxication:

On April 1 at 4:03 p.m., Trooper First Class Costello responded to Ledos Pizza in Prince Frederick for a disor-derly person in the parking lot. David N. Raymond, 60 of Huntingtown, was intoxicated and acting in a disorderly man-ner and causing a disturbance. He was arrested and incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.

Burglary and Theft: On April 2 at 6:18 p.m., Trooper First Class

Merkelson responded to the 4100 block of Over-look Court in Dunkirk for a reported burglary. The homeowner found a safe in the basement of the residence had been opened and the contents removed. Suspects have been established and the investigation continues.

Theft From Vehicle: On April 3 at 10:24 a.m., Corporal Ben-

nett received a complaint regarding theft of a registration plate. The victim reported that his license plate was stolen. The MD license plate is 86341CD. Investigation continues.

Possession of Crack Cocaine, Pills and Drug Paraphernalia:

On April 3 at 11:21 p.m., Trooper Barlow responded to the 7-11 store in Solomons for a suspicious person complaint. Florence L. Goldring, 55 of Lusby, was contacted by Troop-ers. Goldring attempted to discard a plastic bag which the Troopers recovered and found it to contain crack cocaine and pills. She was placed under arrest and incarcerated at the Cal-vert County Detention Center.

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In addition to recruiting and inspiring others, Susie and her family have personally participated in numerous efforts in and around their community. One thats especially meaningful for her is Farming 4 Hunger, a nonpro t near Cove Point that grows and harvests foodensuring that families in need dont go hungry. Because even though Dominion helped buy Farming 4 Hungers bean picker, its the generosity of people such as Susie that will help end hunger itself.

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Students Do it All at MESA CompetitionBy Sarah MillerStaff Writer

From competing to see who could build the highest load bearing bridge to designing video games and presentations, Calvert students showed off their skills at the Calvert Region MESA Competition, held at Huntingtown High School for middle and high school students on Wednesday, April 2 and for elementary school students on Thursday, April 3.

This year was the last for coordinator Bridget Kluwin, who will be retiring this year. She passed the torch to Super-visor of Science and STEM Yovonda Kolo.

For the second year at the middle and high school lev-els, the MESA Challenge Competition included a Prosthetic Arm Challenge. For this Challenge, students had to build a prosthetic arm out of new and recycled material costing no more than $40. Students wore the device which was tested using several events within the challenge to assess the dex-terity of the device, the ability of the device to accurately toss balls of varying sizes, and to move objects of varying weight from one place on a table to another place on the

same table.For the third year at the middle and high school lev-

els, the MESA Challenge Competition used computer game challenges designed for Maryland MESA by engineers at the Applied Physics Labs of Johns Hopkins University, a part-ner of Maryland MESA and host of the State Competition. The middle school challenge is the Interactive Game Design with Alice. The high school challenge is Cyber Challenge: Virtual Robot Maze that requires students to program the game that they design in Python Programming Language.

For some students, MESA has become a tradition. Windy Hill Elementary School fifth grader was involved in the Scratch programming competition last year and came back this year because she enjoyed being involved. Windy Hill Elementary School fifth grader Alina Creek was in-volved in the MESA oratory competition last year and decided to try the Scratch competition this year. Both stu-dents, along with their teammates Bradley Kelly and Lau-ryn Sposito, want to continue their involvement in Middle School.

Additional information about the MESA Competition Challenges is available at www.jhuapl.edu/mesa/home/de-fault.asp

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MESA ResultsSt. Leonard Elementary School is overall Elemen-

tary School Division winner again this year! They will advance to the Maryland MESA State Competition on Thursday, May 1, 2014, at the Applied Physics Lab of

Johns Hopkins University located in Laurel MD.

Balsawood Bridge Challenge Winners First Place: Huntingtown Elementary SchoolSecond Place: St. Leonard Elementary SchoolThird Place: Windy Hill Elementary School

Effective Communication Challenge WinnersFirst Place: Mutual Elementary School

Second Place: Huntingtown Elementary SchoolThird Place: Windy Hill Elementary School

Scratch Banner Challenge Winners

First Place: St. Leonard Elementary SchoolSecond Place: Windy Hill Elementary School

Third Place: Calvert Elementary School

Story Book Theme Park Ride Challenge WinnersFirst Place: St. Leonard Elementary SchoolSecond Place: Calvert Elementary School

Third Place: Huntingtown Elementary School

Northern Middle School is overall Middle School Divi-sion winner; Windy Hill Middle School is the winner of the Prosthetic Arm Challenge. Both of these schools

are advancing to the Maryland MESA State Competition on Thursday, May 1, 2014, at the Applied Physics Lab of

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Basswood Bridge Challenge WinnersFirst Place: Windy Hill Middle SchoolSecond Place: Northern Middle SchoolThird Place: Southern Middle School

Effective Communications Challenge WinnersFirst Place: Windy Hill Middle SchoolSecond Place: Northern Middle SchoolThird Place: Southern Middle School

Interactive Computer Game Design with Alice Challenge Winners

First Place: EE Just Middle School (PG County)Second Place: Southern Middle School

Third Place: Calvert Middle School

Prosthetic Arm Challenge WinnersFirst Place: Windy Hill Middle SchoolSecond Place: Northern Middle SchoolThird Place: Southern Middle School

Northern High School is overall High School Division winner; Calvert High School is the winner of the Pros-thetic Arm Challenge. Both of these schools are advanc-ing to the Maryland MESA State Competition on Thurs-

day, May 1, 2014, at the Applied Physics Lab of Johns Hopkins University located in Laurel MD.

Basswood Bridge Challenge WinnersFirst Place: Huntingtown High SchoolSecond Place: Northern High School

Cyber Challenge: Virtual Robot Maze Game using Python Programming Language First Place: Northern High School

Second Place: Huntingtown High SchoolThird Place: Calvert High School

Effective Communications ChallengeFirst Place: Northern High SchoolSecond Place: Calvert High School

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School teachers and college faculty members in areas served by Dominion companies now can apply for $1.3 mil-lion in educational grants to fund energy, environment and workforce related programs.

Our youth have a very important task ahead of them to continue developing and sustaining advances in the sci-ences, particularly in the energy field, said Hunter A. Ap-plewhite, president of the Dominion Foundation. We sup-port their efforts, progress and achievements.

The grants are given by the Dominion Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Dominion Resources, the parent com-pany of Dominion Virginia/North Carolina Power, Domin-ion East Ohio, Dominion Hope and Millstone Power Station in Connecticut.

Educators in Connecticut, Maryland, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Virginia, West Virginia and the District of Columbia are encouraged to check their eligibility.

Applications must be submitted online by May 1 for new projects for the 2014-2015 school year. Information, the application form and a list of eligible locations are available on Dominions website at www.dom.com, search: grants.

The K-12 Educational Partnership grants are available in awards up to $10,000 each. These awards help students

strengthen their mathematics and science skills by studying energy and the environment. The majority of the grants will range from $1,000 to $5,000, with a few grants ranging from $5,000 to $10,000 for exceptional projects. The program also offers smaller grants up to $1,000 for projects that enhance the teaching of mathematics or science. Information is avail-able online at www.dom.com/about/education/grants/index.jsp

The Higher Educational Partnership grants are for programs in business, skilled craft, energy, engineering, environmental and technical studies and for student-led conservation programs in colleges, community colleges and post-secondary training schools. Grants up to $50,000 each will be awarded for exceptional programs, based in part on having immediate benefits for students, the campus and the community. Information is available online at www.dom.com/about/education/grants/higher-educational-partner-ship.jsp

Dominion, headquartered in Richmond, is one of the nations larg-est producers and transporters of energy. The Dominion Foundation is dedicated to improving the physical, social and economic well-being of the communities served by Dominion companies, including Domin-ion Virginia Power. Dominion and the Foundation support nonprofit causes that meet basic human needs, protect the environment, promote education and encourage community vitality. For more information about Dominion and the Dominion Foundation, visit www.dom.com.

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I want to get involved with the OLSS troop because I helped lead that troop last year and I saw how ex-cited those girls were and it reminded me of how excited I was when I was that young. I can't imagine how sad I would have been if my troop had stopped then, so I don't want it to end yet for these girls, Sears, currently a freshman at St. Marys Ryken, said.

Sears has been in Girl Scouts since she was in third grade, hav-ing skipped Daisies and gone into Brownies. The troop at OLSS is a combined Daisy and Brownie troop, according to Sharon Barbins, whose daughter, Anya, joined the troop last year.

Barbins said she was initially asked by the current leader to take over the group, but she didnt have the time to commit to being a Girl Scout troop leader. When Sears ap-proached her, she asked her to act as the treasurer for the troop and oc-casionally chaperone and drive the troop on outings, something Barbins was more able to commit to.

Barbins was pleased that some-body was willing to keep the group going. Her daughter wants to contin-ue in Girl Scouts, and Barbins want-ed her to stay in the group at OLSS.

Its amazing how much they prop each other up, Barbins said.

The OLSS group is convenient because Anya can remain at the school for after care, attend the scout meeting, and Barbins can pick her up after the meeting.

To start leading the OLSS troop, Sears has to get her leadership certi-fication. Then she has to gather the girls and adult supervisors before she can start leading the troop.

Additionally, she will need to get a camping certification to be able to take them camping.

I believe that I should be able

to get the troop started by the start of the next school year. Of course there is always the possibility that things may happen in between now and then but I think that the end of this school year and summer is enough time for me to get things started, Sears said.

Being in the Girl Scouts can offer a variety of benefits and opportunities.

I believe there are many ben-efits to being in a Girl Scout troop, Sears said. I've benefited from it very much and I'm sure it will con-tinue to benefit me. It teaches you to be able to work with others but to still be able to be your own person and have your own ideas and opin-ions. When you start you are, usu-ally, in a large group and most times it gets smaller as you get older. But even when you are in a large group you are still encouraged to do things by yourself, you don't have to sell cookies with your troop, and you are usually encouraged to earn badges by yourself. It also teaches some skills that may come in handy later in life depending on what you do. And even if that's not something you do as a job at least you can have a really cool hobby and be able to do it efficiently, like camping.

For Barbinss daughter, it of-fered a place to hang out with girls her own age. Anya was the only girl in her kindergarten class, Barbins said, and Sears was assigned to her as part of the OLSS buddy program, which pairs older students with younger ones to act as mentors. Girl Scouts offers young girls mentors to look up to, Barbins said, and offers older girls leadership opportunities.

Its an opportunity that I dont think exists in other places, Barbins said, adding that she applauds Sears for her efforts to keep the troop running.

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Historians, gardeners and everyone in between will have a chance to tour some of the oldest homes in the county and learn about their histories during the annual Mary-land House and Garden Pilgrimage (MHGP).

MHGP will run for six weekends Satur-day, April 26 through Saturday, May 31. The tour will come to Calvert County on Satur-day, May 17.

The Pilgrimage offers the opportunity to explore some of Marylands most fasci-nating and noteworthy properties, including the grave of a man who played a key role in the creation of our national anthem and oth-er landmarks of great import in the War of 1812. The 2014 tour includes about 50 private homes, gardens, farms, churches and historic sites across Maryland.

The garden clubs in the tri-county area coordinate the tour in Southern Maryland together, according to Calvert Garden Club member and tour co-coordinator Maricarol Cloak. Calvert hosts the tour every three, ro-tating the tour with St. Marys and Charles counties.

According to garden club member Mar-cia Olson, some stops emphasize the gardens, with the house being closed to the public, while others have both the house and garden open. They are like open houses, with people coming and coming as they please during set hours. This allows individuals to make sure they see the homes they want to and spend more time at sites they are most interested in.

There are 11 stops in Calvert County, of-fering a glimpse into Calverts past includ-ing two very different examples of one-room schoolhouses. The first stop, the Old Wall-ville School, was used to educate thousands of African American students beginning in the 1880s. The school was in operation until 1934 and is one of few such structures still in existence in the state. Originally located in Wallville, the building was rescued from de-struction and relocated to its Prince Frederick site. The restoration was based on oral histo-ries collected from former students and the last principal and reflects the schools appear-ance in the 1930s. Later in the tour is the Port Republic School No.7, an all white institu-tion, which was built around 1876 and in con-tinuous use until 1932. The Calvert Retired Teachers Association restored the facility in

1976. Furnished with period pieces including desks, textbooks, slates, pictures, wall maps, and a pot-bellied stove, the school is now a living history project for area children. The other sites on the tour include Small Reward, Spout Farm, Tynewydd Farm and Windy Hill Farm, whose gardens that date back to the early 1900s, and include daylily, bearded iris, herbs and virgin forest trees.

Small Rewards is an example of the early Calvert County farmhouse. The name Small Reward originates from a bounty of 2,500 acres offered to Capt. Richard Smith the first Attorney General of Maryland by Lord Baltimore in 1688 to safely relocate five settlers from the Virginia colony to Mary-land. While in route to Calvert, at least one of the settlers died, leaving Smith with a small reward of only 550 acres, according to the current owner of Small Reward, Jeffrey Ar-cher. He and his wife, Billie, moved into the house in 1991.

Original house, a one and a half story log house, was build by George Lawrence in 1975, using first growth chestnut floors, which remain in the house.

The house was later augmented by a large center hall Federal wing addition in the 1850s. The house retains the original cypress covering boards, original mantels and flooring, as well as some ancient wooden door locks. The home is furnished wit an-tiques from Archers family, some of which date back to the 1850s, he said.

Tynewydd Farm, owned by the David Lewis Family, is located in southern Calvert on Mackall Road. The 120-acre property in-cludes a gate- or caretakers house set close to the road; a cluster of farm buildings, includ-ing a tobacco barn and stables; a large and stately main house set back from the road, but visible behind cultivated fields and gardens; and a smaller buildingthe studio-- now converted to cozy living quarters. Except for the gatehouse, the buildings are situated on high ground with sprawling views to the west of more fields and pastures sloping to the shores of the Patuxent Rivera perfect site for splendid sunsets and cooling summer breezes.

The property was settled in 1668 by John Milton and was called Miltons Lot. Major changes to the house and property were initi-ated by the Clarks, who came to the farm in 1906. Virginia Keep Clark was an artist, and photographs of the property exist from that time, which show her artists eye for beauty in the buildings and landscaping. It was she who had the small separate house built to serve as her studio and retreat. The main house now has 20 rooms and seven bath-rooms, most of which were added during the Clarks time at the farm. Subsequent owners allowed the house to fall into disrepair.

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With old houses and gardens, it is an ongoing process. More recently, the kitchen in the main house was updated and two ex-tensions were added to the studio so that the Lewis could make it their primary home and leave the main house to accommodate the large Lewis family of children and grandchil-dren when they visit.

In addition to its spectacular river view and furnishings, Tynewydd is a place of un-usual charm and constant activity. In the growing season, the fields alternate with crops of field corn and sorghum. The stables are filled to capacity with the Lewis horses and those of the Tynewydd Riding Club (in-cluding winners of State and National Joust-ing Tournaments) and during the fox hunt-ing season, the Lewis, in their turn, host the riders, horses and hounds of a Southern Maryland Hunt Club. The main house now can accommodate as many as 13 or 14 for an overnight house party; the studio, a few more. The Lewis intend to hold such a party and test that capacity after the Pilgrimage.

This is not the first time Tynewydd has been on the tour, Olson said. It has been a stop on the tour twice before, and has always been a popular location because of the view. One year, the Lewis family came in after the tour was supposed to be over to find a group of people had set up camp on the back porch. They had to gently encourage the lingerers to leave, Olson said.

In this 77th year, we are proud to pres-ent so many unique and vastly different types of properties, said Maryland House and Garden Pilgrimage Chairman Meredith Boren in a press release. In addition to get-ting a glimpse of the important role that these individual counties played in the history not only of our region, but of the nation as a whole, guests on the tours will explore Prince Georges Countys War of 1812 landmarks,

experience examples of both white and Af-rican American one-room schoolhouses in Calvert County, see an inn that offers a vi-sual explanation of the term bar and grille (which does not involve the cooking of food) in Parkton (Baltimore County), enjoy the flora and fauna of Talbot County and take in the beauty of a church and grounds that date back as many as 400 years in Kent County, she added.

The annual spring tours are a central component of MHGPs efforts to cultivate awareness of Marylands rich architectural and cultural heritage, from historic to con-temporary settings. Each year, proceeds from the tour support designated preserva-tion projects in each host community. To

date, the Pilgrimage has raised more than $1 million for the preservation and restora-tion of architecturally significant properties throughout the State of Maryland while en-tertaining and informing many thousands of tour-goers, according to a MHGP press release.

Tour proceeds from Calvert County will go to the Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum for the restoration and preservation of the unique gardens at the Patterson home. Both the home and museum are on the tour. Tick-ets are $30 in advance, $35 on site.

A gourmet box lunch for $15 may be pre-ordered and must be paid for by May 1. For information, contact www.mhgp.org or www.calvertgardenclub.com.

They are Prince Georges County (Sat-urday, April 26); Baltimore County/Parkton (Sunday, May 4); Talbot County (Saturday, May 10); Calvert County (Saturday, May 17) and Kent County (Saturday, May 31). Each tour is $30 when purchased in advance. Lunches will be available on all tours. Pur-chase tickets and get more information at mhgp.org or 410-821-6933. Tickets are avail-able in Calvert County at: Dickinson Jewel-ers and Dunkirk Florists & Gifts in Dunkirk; Second Looks Books or Dickinson Jewelers in Prince Frederick; or Carmens Gallery and Lotus Kitchen in Solomons.

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11925 oyster ct.Lusby, MD 20657

$549,900

sunday, april 13cindy Joy: 443-532-8622

Huge Colonial With *Nags Head* Flair. Located On 3+ Acre In The Waterfront Community Of Park Chesapeake. 4 Bedrooms/3 Full Baths, Gourmet Kitchen, 2 Level Enclosed Front Porch, Outside Entertainment Area, And A Large Detached Garage/Shop. Directions: From 2/4, Turn On To Cove Point Road [Rt 497] To Right On Little Cove Point Road And Left Into Park Chesapeake [Behind Sign].. Turn Right At Oyster Court. House Is On Right At Sign

45254 susie ct.caLiFornia, MD 20619

$244,900Looks Like A Model! 4 Br & 3 Ba, Garage & Fenced Yard! Southbound On Rte 235 Right On Old Rolling Road Left On Laurel Glen Drive Right On Susie Court. House On Right. saturday, april 12Jackie randell: 410-610-6260

41947 kentucky ct. LeonarDtoWn, MD 20650

$324,900

saturday, april 5 & sunday, april 6

A Delightful 4 Br, 2.5 Ba Colonial With Hardwood Floors And Spacious Kitchen. Private Deck Opens To Farmland. Huge Master Bedroom With Sitting Area And Walk-In Closets. Directions: Route 5 North Of Leonardtown To Academy Hill To Right On Kentucky Ct. To House At End Of Cul-De-Sac

chris hill: 410-610-9032

19649 WiLLiaM FrankLin Ln. LeonarDtoWn, MD 20650

$314,900A Beautifully Restored Home With A Flowing Floor Plan And Designer Features. Luxurious Bathrooms, Gourmet Kitchen And Large Laundry Room Makes This A Lovely Home. Directions: From Rt. 5 To Chingville Rd.; Left On Medleys Neck Rd. To Right Onto Richey Rd. Then Right Onto William Franklin Lane.

chris hill: 410-610-9032saturday, april 5 & sunday, april 6

46019 roLLinG rD.LexinGton Park, MD 20619

$289,900New Construction, Charming 3 Bedroom, 2 Full Baths, Bright And Open Floor Plan. Gourmet Kitchen Boast Stainless Steel Appliances And Breakfast Area. Oversized Great Room Features Cathedral Ceilings And Gleaming Hardwood Floors. Private Backyard, Desk And 2 Car Garage.

sissy Garner: 301-904-2733 saturday, april 5 & sunday, april 6


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$317,000Beautifully renovated & ready for you! Kitchen w/granite counters, built-in desk. Master bath has shower w/bench, rain head & body spray. Directions: Rt. 235 to Town Creek Dr., Right on Ford, Right on Gunston, property is immediately on the left.

sunday, april 13Julie Pugh: 240-298-2751

17695 Whitestone Dr. taLL tiMbers, MD 20690

$515,000Beautiful 4 Br/3.5 Bath Cape Cod In Prestigious Waterfront Community. Community Amenities Include: Pool, Beach, Tennis Courts, Playground. Boat Slip Just Steps Off Your Deck. Directions: Take Rt 5 South To Rt 249; Right On Driftwood Lane; Right On Whitestone Drive; House On Left. saturday, april 12Fred Gill: 443-253-5775

47783 Wickshire Drive LexinGton Park, MD 20653

$415,000

saturday, april 12thJan barnes: 240-298-1232

4 Bedroom Colonial On 2+ Acres Has Upgraded Kitchen, Formal Dining Room, Family Room With Fireplace, Finished Basement And Stone Paved Patio With Hot Tub. Directions: Rt 235 South, Right Onto Wickshire Drive. House Is On The Left.

45182 WooDhaven Dr.caLiFornia, MD 20619

$393,900

Lisa riggleman: 410-507-1233saturday, april 12 & sunday, april 13

New Construction, Immediate Delivery Princeton Ii, Elevation Ii, Curtis Homes In The Woods At Myrtle Point, Gourmet Kitchen With Center Island, Bay Window In The Dining Room, Granite Counter Tops, Stainless Appliances, Hardwood Foyer, Tile In Baths, Huge Master Suite With Walk In Closet, Upper Level Laundry, $12K In Closing, Community Amenities To Include Future Pool & Club Hse Directions: Route 235 To Route 4 (Towards Solomons Island), Left Onto Patuxent Blvd, Left Onto Placid Hill Drive, Continue Straight Ahead To Right On Woodhaven Drive To 45182 Or Lot 56

20962 brook ann ct. LexinGton Park, MD 20653

$314,900

sunday, april 13

Beautiful Home W/Well Over 3000 Sq. Ft. Finished; And It Shows Like A Model Home! Open Floor Plan 4 Bedroom 3.5 Bath W/ Finished Basement! A Huge Composite Maintenance Free Back Deck Directions: Three Notch Road To Hermanville Turn Right Onto Green Leaf Right Onto Brooke Ann Ct. House In Cud-De-Sac.

Dianna raley: 301-802-1357

2319 Park chesaPeake Dr. Lusby, MD 20657

$459,900

saturday, april 12

Wonderful Energy Efficient Timber Frame Contemporary On 3 Private Acres In Waterfront Community - 2 Story Great Room, Open Floor Plan, 4 Bedrooms/2.5 Baths, Gourmet Kitchen, And A Detached 2 Car Gar W/Attic. Directions: From Routes 2/4 Turn At Cove Point Road [Route 497] Go Approx 1 Mile To Right On Little Cove Point Road For 1 Mile To An "S" Curve And Immediate Left Turn Into Park Chesapeake Drive. House Is A About 1/2 Mile On Right.

Dave spigler: 410-808-5595

11925 oyster ct.Lusby, MD 20657

$549,900

sunday, april 13cindy Joy: 443-532-8622

Huge Colonial With *Nags Head* Flair. Located On 3+ Acre In The Waterfront Community Of Park Chesapeake. 4 Bedrooms/3 Full Baths, Gourmet Kitchen, 2 Level Enclosed Front Porch, Outside Entertainment Area, And A Large Detached Garage/Shop. Directions: From 2/4, Turn On To Cove Point Road [Rt 497] To Right On Little Cove Point Road And Left Into Park Chesapeake [Behind Sign].. Turn Right At Oyster Court. House Is On Right At Sign

45254 susie ct.caLiFornia, MD 20619

$244,900Looks Like A Model! 4 Br & 3 Ba, Garage & Fenced Yard! Southbound On Rte 235 Right On Old Rolling Road Left On Laurel Glen Drive Right On Susie Court. House On Right. saturday, april 12Jackie randell: 410-610-6260

41947 kentucky ct. LeonarDtoWn, MD 20650

$324,900

saturday, april 5 & sunday, april 6

A Delightful 4 Br, 2.5 Ba Colonial With Hardwood Floors And Spacious Kitchen. Private Deck Opens To Farmland. Huge Master Bedroom With Sitting Area And Walk-In Closets. Directions: Route 5 North Of Leonardtown To Academy Hill To Right On Kentucky Ct. To House At End Of Cul-De-Sac

chris hill: 410-610-9032

19649 WiLLiaM FrankLin Ln. LeonarDtoWn, MD 20650

$314,900A Beautifully Restored Home With A Flowing Floor Plan And Designer Features. Luxurious Bathrooms, Gourmet Kitchen And Large Laundry Room Makes This A Lovely Home. Directions: From Rt. 5 To Chingville Rd.; Left On Medleys Neck Rd. To Right Onto Richey Rd. Then Right Onto William Franklin Lane.

chris hill: 410-610-9032saturday, april 5 & sunday, april 6

46019 roLLinG rD.LexinGton Park, MD 20619

$289,900New Construction, Charming 3 Bedroom, 2 Full Baths, Bright And Open Floor Plan. Gourmet Kitchen Boast Stainless Steel Appliances And Breakfast Area. Oversized Great Room Features Cathedral Ceilings And Gleaming Hardwood Floors. Private Backyard, Desk And 2 Car Garage.

sissy Garner: 301-904-2733 saturday, april 5 & sunday, april 6


During the Lenten season, there is much discussion about Christianity and Jesus. Some people say the Bible is just stories, but put yourself in the place of Jesus first followers and decide for yourself.

A major part of Christianity is the belief that Jesus is the Son of God who lived on earth, died for our sins, and rose from the dead. He and His first followers were Jewish, a people who for many centuries heard Commandments and prophecies from God and witnessed His miracles. Some followers had been with Jesus for three years and had seen some prophecies about a Promised Messiah fulfilled in His miracles and teachings. But despite all they witnessed, did they really believe He was the Promised Messiah? Would they have fled when He was arrested in the garden if they really believed? Would Peter had denied knowing Jesus if he really believed? Did they really believe after Jesus was crucified, while they were hiding, fearful that they would be killed next?

It has been said that It isnt what you do just after something bad happens that really matters, but what you do in the following days, weeks, months and years. When Jesus was killed, it was the worst thing that happened in His fol-lowers lives. Their leader, with the wisdom and power, had been killed. The Romans and their own people, the Jews, were against them. If captured, they risked being scourged and crucified the way Jesus was. What would you have done if you had been a follower of Jesus?

If Jesus hadnt risen from the dead, His followers would probably have decided that they had followed a false leader. They would probably have changed their identities or moved to another country and started a new life. That would have been the end of the Christian religion.

Instead, after they saw Jesus greatest miracle, His resurrection, they knew positively that He was the Messiah. And after the Holy Spirit descended on them on Pentecost, they boldly began fulfilling the Great Commission in Mat-thew 28:19,20 NKJV Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them...teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you.... They werent afraid of death anymore, despite being threatened, beaten, jailed, exiled or killed. Even after Stephen was stoned to death, James died by the sword, and Peter was crucified, they would not back down. They were willing to die rather than give up their Christian faith.

The simple fact that Christianity still exist attests to the fact that Jesus rose from the dead. His followers werent stupid. They knew what they saw with their own eyes, and they showed with their lives what they be-lieved in and were willing to die for. They wouldnt have died for a hoax any more than you would have.

So what do you believe in and are will-ing to die for?

Robert BoudreauxWaldorf, Md.

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Licensed general contractors are invited to bid on the renovation of, and addition to a bungalow at the above address. The structure is available to begin work immediately or upon an agreed-to- schedule. Architectural drawings have been made and are available for review. Please email [email protected] to discuss project and receive drawings.

GENERAL CONCEPT: Rip off the existing screened-in porch, excavate this area for a basement level about 5 feet deep, and construct the below-grade foundation for the addition (about 20x 24). Connect the addition to the existing structure. Construct a two-story addition which is about 900 sq. ft. above and 450 sq.ft. below grade. TASKS include: 1. File all permits. 2. Install masonry skirt around existing structure to allow for winterization. 3. Remove and replace existing siding; 4. Construct front porch; 5. Construct Trex or comparable rear deck; 5. Add dormer style gable to roof, and re-roof; 6. Sub-contract for installation of geothermal heat pump (bid on hand) and Certainteed PV shingles or equivalent; 7. Install propane tank system for stove and hot water; 8. Seamlessly integrate new and old structures; 9. Use LEED Gold standard for construction standard. (Questions, call 703.822.9993) 4/10/2014

The March 31 explosion at the Williams LNG stor-age tank facility in Plymouth, Washington was felt by residents 3 miles away and the resulting smoke plume was visible for miles. The Williams storage tank was double shelled with five feet of inner and outer walls, yet the force of the explosion sent a 250 pound piece of shrapnel into the tank causing it to leak, according to the Benton County Sheriff's office. A pipeline leak is suspected because that's where the shrapnel came from, but officials are investigating.

The explosion, fire, and gas leak led to the evacuation of residents within a 2 mile radius and a shutdown of highways near the storage tanks. This incident raises many safety concerns for Lusby resi-dents. Ar

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