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The cost for out-of- town waterpark goers m ay increase from $18 to$24 during the summer 2014 season,according to Chesapeake Beach Wa-terpark General Manager MarilynVan Wagner. All proceeds from the

park are funneled back into wate rpark maintenance and improvements,she said during the Dec. 19 Chesa-

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Fifty-ve dogs were taken from a Sunderland Homefollowing complaints to Calvert County Animal Control.

On Dec. 20, at approximately 8:15 a.m., the CalvertCounty Animal Control executed a search warrant at 1205Lake Ridge Drive. Animal Control served this search war-rant during an investigation of animal cruelty, according toa press release.

The Sheriffs Ofce Special Operations Team assist-

ed in this investigation with air monitoring and hazardousmaterial protective equipment. This was needed due to theconned space that the animals were housed in, the pressrelease reads. Crime Scene Technician G. Crump processedthe scene.

All dogs were taken from the home at the consent ofthe owner, said Animal Control employee Craig Dichter,who was on scene during the removal. All the dogs werebeing kept indoors, he said, and many were hound types,though there was a large variety of breeds.

The dogs have been transferred to the Tri-County Ani-

mal Shelter. Thus far, several have been taken in by animarescues for fostering and adoption, Dichter said.

Animal Control is the voice for the animal that cannobe heard. We will investigate this case fully and do what ibest for these animals, said Sheriff Mike Evans.

For more information about Tri-County Animal Shelter, call 1-800-903-1992.

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The Emergency Management Divisions of Calvert andSt. Marys counties will conduct a full-cycle test of the alertand notication sirens throughout southern Calvert and St.Marys counties on Monday, Jan. 6, 2014, at noon.

The full-cycle test includes a three-minute activationof all sirens within the 10-mile area around Calvert CliffsNuclear Power Plant. All citizens are asked to rememberthe scheduled testing and relay the information to friends,family and neighbors.

The testing is conducted to enhance siren operationand increase public awareness of the alert and noticationsiren system. If the sirens sound at any other time, residentsshould tune to one of the local radio stations listed below for

information and instructions. Contact the Calvert CountyDivision of Emergency Management at 410-535-1600, ext.2638, for additional emergency or disaster preparednessinformation.

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PunishmentCrime&

During the week of Dec. 16 through Dec. 22 deputies of the Calvert CountySheriffs Ofce responded to 1,536 calls for service throughout the community.

Citizens with information on the following crimes or any criminal activityin Calvert County who wish to report it anonymously can now access the Cal -

vert County Crime Solvers link through the Sheriffs Ofce website.Go to http://www.co.cal.md.us/residents/safety/law/sheriff/ and click onthe Crime Solvers link to leave an anonymous tip on-line. Informat ion leadingto the arrest and conviction of a suspect could result in a $1,000 reward.

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The following information is compiled directlyfrom publicly released police reports.

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Disorderly Conduct: On Dec. 19 at 1:59 p.m., Trooper Barlow responded to the CalvertCounty Courthouse for a disorderly subject. Dwaine R. Glenn, 46 of Lusby, became agitatedwhile inside the courtroom. Court personnel escorted him out to the hallway where he becameextremely disruptive and loud. Troopers arrived at the courthouse and placed Glenn under ar-rest. He was incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.

Possession of Marijuana: On Dec. 20 at 1:48 a.m., Trooper First Class Oles stopped a vehicleat Rt. 4 and Stoakley Rd. in Prince Frederick for trafc violations. A search of the vehicle re-vealed marijuana. Johnny R. Jones Jr., 27 of Port Republic was arrested and taken to the MSPBarrack in Prince Frederick for processing.

Destruction of Property: On Dec. 22 at 12:08 p.m., Trooper First Class Oles received acomplaint from a victim who advised that something struck and damaged her vehicle as shewas driving on Long Beach Rd., in St. Leonard. Several other victims contacted the barrackto report similar incidents of someone throwing an object at passing vehicles. Four suspectshave been identied and charges are pending.

False Statement to Police Ofcer: On Dec. 23 at 4:15 a.m., Trooper First Class Lewis stoppeda vehicle for trafc violations on Rt. 260 at St. Andrews Dr. in Chesapeake Beach.A passenger in the vehicle, when asked to identify himself, gave TFC Lewis a false name anddate of birth. The passenger was eventually identied as John Roger IV, of Friendship. Rogerswas arrested and incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.

Theft from Vehicle Case #13-73854:A purse was stolen from a vehicle

while it was parked in front of Patux-ent High School in Lusby on Dec.19between 6:50 p.m. and 8:50 p.m. It isbelieved the locking mechanism on thedoor may have malfunctioned and thevehicle was inadvertently left unlocked.DFC R. Wilson is investigating.

Disorderly Conduct Case #13-73873:Two men were ar-

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in Chesapeake Beachon Dec. 19 at 10:49 p.m.when they became irateand were cursing restau-rant employees becausethey felt they were losingmoney at the machines.Both men appeared in-toxicated and were askednumerous times to quietdown but they only be-came more belligerent.They were asked to leaveand nally had to be es-corted from the establishment. GeorgeEdward Thorne, 55 of Washington, D.C.and Curtis Nathaniel Black, 53 of Tem-ple Hills, were both arrested and eachcharged with disorderly conduct and

failure to obey a lawful order.

Theft, CDS Violation Case #13-73941:On Dec. 20 at 9:44

a.m. Dep. C. Ward re-sponded to the PrinceFrederick Walmart forthe report of a shoplifter.April Helene Hodge, 47of Lusby, was reported tohave taken items from thestore and leave withoutpaying. A search incident to arrest alsorevealed suspected drugs. Hodge wasarrested and charged with theft less than$100, possession of a schedule IV drug;Clonazepam, and altering a label on aprescription drug.

Theft from Vehicle Case #13-73953:Sometime overnight between Dec.

18 and 19, someone stole a purse, cameraand other items from a vehicle parkedoutside a home in the 3600 block of Kar-en Drive in Chesapeake Beach. The vic-tim does not recall if the car was locked.Dep. B. Schaefer is investigating.

Mail Tampering Case #13-74052:A victim in the 13200 block of

Olivet Road in Lusby reported to Cpl.A. Moschetto that unknown person(s)opened 6 Christmas cards in her mail-box on December 20. She discoveredthe damage to her mail but says nothingappears to be missing other than one en-velope to a Christmas card.

Burglary Case #13-74183:A home in the 12500 block of Sage

brush Drive in Lusby was burglarizedsometime between Dec. 20 and 21. Jewelry was taken. DFC M. Velasquez icontinuing the investigation.

Theft from Vehicle Case #13-74194:Someone stole a Garmin Nuvi GPS

worth $150 from a vehicle parked outsidea home in the 3200 block of MarylandAvenue in Port Republic between Dec20 and 21. The owner does not recal

if the vehicle had been locked. Dep. BSchaefer is investigating.

CDS Violation Case #13-74221:Four people were ar-

rested by DFC M. Velas-quez on Dec. 21 at 3:35p.m. when he responded toa home on Big Sandy Runin Lusby to assist DFC E.Carter. Carter had goneto the address to serve anoutstanding warrant anddiscovered four people ina vehicle in the drivewayof the home with sus-pected drugs. BrandonRobert Stevenson, 18 ofLusby, was arrested and

charged with possession ofmarijuana, possession ofSuboxone, and use of drugparaphernalia; a whiteplastic medicine bottle.Stevenson was also servedwith the outstanding war-rant for trespass. ClaytonMatthew Mortensen, 20, and StevenAllen Coley, 18, both of Lusby, werecharged with possession of marijuanaless than 10 grams. A seventeen-yearold male also from Lusby was chargedon a youth report with possession omarijuana and released to a parent.

CDS Violation Case#13-74258:

On Dec. 21 at 7:39p.m. DFC J. Lord respond-ed to the area of Md. Rt.260 just past the BP GasStation for the report of apossible intoxicated driverwho had just left the station. The vehicle was reported to have nearly struckseveral vehicles. Lord conducted a trafc stop on the vehicle near Jewel Roadin Dunkirk. He made contact with thdriver, identied as Edward Mark Cramer, 29 of North Beach. Cramer wafound to be in possession of suspecteddrugs and arrested and charged withpossession of Alprazolam, possessionof Heroin, possession of controlled paraphernalia; a hypodermic syringe, andpossession with intent to use drug paraphernalia; plastic baggies, spoons, and glass smoking device.

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A Life of Service to the State

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Views on the Upcoming

Legislative Session

With approximately 2,500 bills intro-duced every year, its tough to tell whatwill emerge as the big issues, said DelegateAnthony J. ODonnell (R-29C) of the up-coming 2014 Maryland General AssemblyLegislative Session, set to begin at 12 p.m.on Jan. 8.

Coming into the session, ODonnellsaid there are glaring concerns.

The implementation of Obamacareis a disease, ODonnell said, adding thatthe national and state exchanges are in ashambles.

In addition to the Patient Protectionand Affordable Care Act (aka Obamacare),he said the current push to increase mini-mum wage should be handled delicately,a point Maryland State Senate PresidentThomas V. Mike Miller, Jr. (D-27) agreeson.

If the minimum wage is increased toomuch, it could have the adverse effect ofdecreasing available jobs, ODonnell said.Small business owners operate on a tightbudget and the more they have to pay theiremployees, the fewer employees they willhire, he said.

Miller supports increasing minimumwage, but not to more than $10. He advo-

cates an increase to between $8 and $8.50,similar to minimum wages in Delaware andVirginia.

Maryland citizens continue to struggleto make ends meet, ODonnell said, and in-stead of increasing minimum wage, whichcould cost jobs and possibly make the costof living go even higher, he recommendsstudying tax breaks and methods of makingliving in Mar yland more affordable.

The cost of living in Maryland is dueto its proximity to Washington, D.C., Millersaid. When D.C.s economy is doing well,Maryland residents benet. Conversely,when D.C. is having a hard time, Marylandresidents suffer from the pressures.

ODonnell is concerned with the grow-ing drug abuse in the region. With the costsof healthcare and fuel continuing to in-

crease, economic pressure will continue torise. That does not mean Maryland citizenswill suffer, Miller said, adding he antici-pates no tax increases during the 2014 leg-islative session.

I want to create a task force to lookinto the explosion of heroin and prescrip-tion drug use in Southern Maryland,ODonnell said.

The topics covered during the legisla-tive session vary widely, but Miller makessure to keep up with legislation that affectseducation in Maryland. He supports a billthat would move the beginning of the schoolyear to after Labor Day, which has been metwith mixed reception. Teachers and schooladministrators view the topic with trepi-dation while students would be happy to

go back to school later in the year, Millersaid. Business owners would benet fromthe change, especially in seasonal locationssuch as Ocean City he added. They couldcount on their summer help staying throughthe end of the summer instead of training areplacement to work for a matter of weeks.

Every year, the legislative sessioncomes down to the matter of the budget,which is on the increase again, ODonnellsaid. He does not support an increased bud-get while Miller said a slight increase is theproduct of the rising costs of doing business.

Meet the Senate President

The oldest of 10 children, Miller wasborn on Dec. 3, 1942 in Clinton, Md. He

and his nine siblings were educated in thepublic school system. Miller worked inhis familys general store, founded by hisgrandfather, B.K. Miller, Sr., in 1913, whenhe was a boy. He grew up surrounded bytobacco farms. He and his siblings tendeda family garden. His grandfathers storecatered to tobacco farmers. This exposuregrowing up gave Miller a respect and un-derstanding of working men and women,which would guide policies he supported inyears to come.

Id wake up with it every morning andgo to sleep with it every night, Miller said.

Millers parents were both descendantsof Civil War veterans. As a child, he heardstories about the civil war and toured histor-ic battleelds with his family. This inspired

a lifetime love of studying history and be-came one of the cornerstones of Millersfuture.

History and politics and law sort of allconverged together, Miller said.

Miller received his Bachelors De-gree in Business Administration from theUniversity of Maryland College Park in1964. He graduated from the University ofMaryland School of Law in 1967 and wasadmitted to the Maryland State and PrinceGeorges County Bar Associations. He hasbeen in private practice for 40 years withofces in both Prince Georges and CalvertCounties.

Millers motivation to go into law was

historical gures, such as Thomas Jefferson, who practiced law.

His interest in politics started earlyB.K. Miller, Sr. would host a party dur-ing every election and invite politicians hesupported to come speak to voters. It wasduring one of those parties that Miller meformer Maryland Comptroller Louis LGoldstein and began a lifetime friendshipMiller said.

Millers rst experience working ona campaign was with Frank Small, Jr. Hewas the aid de camp for Smalls bid fogovernor of Maryland, assisting with thecampaign, diving and generally helping outIn 1964 he campaigned for Goldstein during his run for a seat on the United StatesSenate.

Miller rst ran for the Maryland Houseof Delegates from District 27 in 1970. Afteserving a term in the House, he was elect-ed to the Maryland Senate in 1974. Millerbecame Chair of the Judicial ProceedingsCommittee in 1983. He was elected president of the senate in 1987, a position he hasserved in for the past 26 years makinghim the longest serving Senate Presidenin Maryland history as well as the longesserving Senate President across the coun-try, according to his website, www.sena-tormikemiller.com.

Miller works to pass bills that benet his constituents through the Legislatureincluding funding for school constructionor a community project, legislation whichwill make us safer according to his web-

site. He said the highlight of his career ishelping to pave the way to make Marylandschools some of the top in the nation.

He has no intention of leaving the po-litical arena anytime soon. He has to le forreelection by February 2014 and plans to doso shortly after the rst of the year.

For more information about Miller andhis campaign, visit www.senatormikemiller.com. For more information about theupcoming legislative session, or to trackbills introduced and passed, visit mgalegmaryland.gov/.

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Senate President Miller Contemplates 2014 Legislative Session

Photos courtesy of Office of the Senate President Deputy Chief of Staff Jake Weissmann

Maryland State Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller, Jr.

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A Christmas ChallengeTo Nick Garrett

Dear Nick:Luke 12:48 states, To whom much is given, much will be

required.Its a verse those of us who attend African American churches

typically associate with some hardship circumstance a leakingroof, a church van thats outlived its usefulness, or a bare foodpantry.

Its a clarion call to all good and faithful servants.To whom much is given, much will be required.A few days ago, I had a humbling experience an all-to-brief

union with one of my GED instructors f rom four years ago.Brenda Ortiz has Stage IV Lymphoma cancer.Stage IV. It doesnt get any worse than that. There is no Stage

V.Calvert Middle School has established a fund for Brenda to

assist with medical expenses.One might be forgiven for thinking that, in a county as pros-

perous as Calvert, Christmas 2013 for Brenda would rival the cli-mactic scene inIts A Wonderful Life, with donations hemorrhagingin from former students, parents and PTSA members.

When I checked earlier this morning, the accumulated dona-tions totaled $150. Ya, you heard right. $150 dollars.

We can do better than that, Nick.For an entire year, Ive been providing the local press with

quality journalism of the type Washington Post readers pay an an-nual subscription fee of $60 to have delivered to their homes. Mypaycheck to date: $00.

If I can dig down deep, anyone can.Merry Christmas.

Edward C. DavenportDrum Point, Md

A Common PurposeCharles County Right to Life thanks the purchasers of wreaths

for the Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery to participate in the Wreaths

Across America Project on Saturday 14 December. We also thankthe County Times for printing our letter "Honoring Veterans atChristmas" in its 27 November edition.

Charles County Right to Life took part in the ceremony to hon-or veterans for their service to our country and to remember them atChristmas. We have also come to realize that we have something incommon with them. It certainly isnt the dangers, hardships, separa-tions from families, etc. that they faced while serving in the mili-tary, but pro-lifers and veterans do have a common purpose. Whenthe veterans were in the military, their main purpose was to protectthe lives of people. The main purpose of pro-life groups is to protectthe lives of helpless innocent babies in the womb.

Not everyone can join the military, police, etc. to protect lives,but everyone can join or support the pro-life cause and help to endthe War on Babies. A good place to start might be attending the an-nual Marchs for Life on 22 January 2014 in Washington D. C. andother cities.

Robert BoudreauxWaldorf, Md.

By Susan ShawCalvert County Commissioner, District 2

As I write this last Commis-sioner column for the 2013 calendaryear, I nd myself wanting to reecton the end of the year and the comingChristmas season from a more per-sonal perspective.

You may have heard that calen-dar year 2014 will be my last year as aCalvert County Commissioner. I amvoluntarily term-limiting myself. Inmy case, 12 years will be enough. I love this job. It isa demanding job if done well. I do not have a spouse orsignicant other to carry some of the weight of maintain-ing a home environment and family life while I serve thecitizens of Calvert County. I am doing it all. My daugh-ter came into my custody unexpectedly when she was 12years old and when I had been a Commissioner for about2 months. A widow, I ran for County Commissioner after

my son was a competent adult and when I believed I couldmake the commitment to being a local citizen-legislator.Her only parent was terminally ill. I was a new Commis-sioner with the steep learning curve that entailed, had a

private psychotherapy practice in Prince Frederick and atemporary tween who went to school in Deale. By Au-gust of that year, I was getting tired when Linzis parentdecided that his permanent plan for her was to live withher biological aunt, her husband, and toddler in West VA,

providing Linzi an intact family. My then ance and Iwere able to settle into a more normal routine. Linzis

parent died one month later in Sept. and the whole cus-tody arrangement in West VA began to deteriorate rapidly.By Christmas, I found myself taking the pressure off theaunts family in West VA by retrieving Linzi often. BySpring, I was hauling Linzi back and forth every weekendwhile she and I were just trying to make it until schoollet out in May, when I did not return Linzi from a visit.In July, her aunt called to request that Linzi accompanyher on a summer vacation. Convinced that the arrange-ment in West VA could work out, Linzi decided to returnin August for the beginning of her school year. On Sept.4, on the rst anniversary of her parents death, Linzisaunt deposited her on my doorstep for good to my thenancs great dismay.

Fast forward: Linzi had health problems, emotionalproblems, learning problems, spiritual problems, self-es-

teem problems, mental health problems, and relationshipproblems with my ance who simply did not wish to ac-cept the challenges that Linzi presented. I had two jobs.Choices had to be made. I kept Linzi and my role as aCounty Commissioner.

Clearly, through the grace of God, it worked outbecause after a couple of very trying years that testedmy very soul, Linzi began to emerge from all the his-tory and baggage that shackled us both into her healthierself. Meanwhile, I was part of a Board of County Com-missioners that was made up of a combination of dif-cult and dysfunctional individuals and some true heroeswho put the citizens above self. Linzi and I were tryingto negotiate the developmental tightrope of bonding asmother and daughter while simultaneously encouragingLinzi to separate and individuate, the developmental roleof a teenager. Sometimes it felt as though I was living aschizophrenic life. I almost decided against running forCommissioner again four years ago, but I thought I wasseeing light at the end of the tunnel.

It turned out that I was. Linzi moved to the Balti-more area to continue her post high school education. Anew Board of County Commissioners got elected that areall very diverse personalities, but ones who can rememberthat the citizens are paramount and navigate our different

perspectives in a civil and respectful manner. Because Ilove both Calvert County and the job so much, and be-cause I am convinced that I am doing a good job, I initiallyhad a hard time deciding what path was best: run againfor Commissioner or not. My close friends and my chil-dren were unequivocal. It was time to make more space inmy life for me, for my new grandson, for them, for a newrelationship, and to work less and smell the gardenias inmy garden more. I came to endorse that viewpoint.

The last month has been extremely attering. Ev-erywhere I go I feel appreciated and constituents seemgenuinely pleased with the work we are doing and dis-appointed in my decision, but accepting of the reasoning

behind it. As we approach Christmas and the New Year,

lets rejoice in gratitude for all that we have been given.My pledge to you is to work hard over this coming year toleave the Commissioners seat with the County in the best

position possible. Merry Christmas! Happy New Year!

COMMISSIONERS CORNER

Christmas and LastYear as Commissioner

Publisher Thomas McKayAssociate Publisher Eric McKayEditorial Production Manager Angie StalcupJunior Designer Kasey RussellOfce Manager Tobie PulliamAdvertising [email protected] [email protected] 301-373-4125

Staff WritersGuy Leonard Law Enforcement

Sarah Miller Staff Writer

Contributing WritersKimberly AlstonJoyce BakiEric FranklinRon GuyLaura JoyceDebra MeszarosSusan Shaw

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Fathers and their children showedtheir creative sides during the fourth annualGingerbread with Dad event at Patuxent El-ementary School, building everything fromthe standard box of a gingerbread house toranches, skyscrapers and townhouses.

After four years, the team at PatuxentElementary School has it down to a science.They assemble kits of graham crackers, asubstitute for gingerbread, candy xingsand frosting in plastic sandwich bags and

pass them out during the event.Gingerbread with Dad is one of several

family events during the year, according toJudy Center Coordinator Karen Jordan. Shesaid the evening gives fathers a chance tospend quality time with their children andoffers mothers an evening to themselves

before the holiday. Gingerbread with Dad is

one of the best-attended events at the school,Jordan said. During the event, she said she

never knows who is more excited to build agingerbread house.

During the gingerbread house con-

struction, parents had an opportunity totake their students to Santas Workshop.The Patuxent Elementary Parent

Teacher Association hosts the holiday shopevery year, according to PTA PresidentTavia Robinette. Students can visit it dur-ing their classes scheduled time during theschool day or wait until the after-hours openhouse. Parents with young children may notfeel comfortable sending money to schoolwith their student.

Prices in the gift shop range from aquarter to $10, Robinette said. Parents cansend their children in with a list of people to

buy presents for and the PTA supplies help-ers to make sure siblings dont purchase thesame gifts. The PTA offers wrapping ser-vices so children can keep their purchases asecret until Christmas morning.

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Spotlight On

Happy New Yearto all of my Calvert County Family -

TJ, Tabs, Kylie,Lisa, Pam, Shelby, Kayleigh and Kyra

I love you all!

-Angie

to my wonderful gorgeous wife of 30 years, my three star athleticgrandsons, my lovely mom/daughter of the year and my wonderful Navy

son-in-law who can do anything from fly, design, implement and in his

spare time fix cars, build sheds, coach baseball and be evolved in scouts.And to all my friends in both St. Mary's and Calvert.

Tanks for a great year.

- Kit Carson

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

By Sarah Miller

Staff Writer

From Shop with a Cop to the upcom-ing Polar Bear Plunge in North Beach, theCalvert County Sheriffs Ofce (CCSO) isoffering youth between the ages of 14 and21 opportunities to connect with their com-munities in a safe and positive way throughthe Explorer Program.

The new year promises to be one ofgrowth for the CCSO Explorer Program,said Deputy Brittany Schafer. They have

been seeing a steadily increasing number ofstudents from all over Southern Marylandinvolved and at tending meetings regularly.

Schafer and First Deputy Vaughn Ev-ans coordinate the group, which currentlymeets at the sheriffs ofce in Prince Fred-rick. If the group grows any more, Scha-

fer anticipates appealing to local schools,churches or community centers for a largerspace to hold meetings.

The explorers are planning to attend acompetition in July, Schafer said. Before go-ing to competition, they will be conductinga variety of fundraisers, including parkingcars at community events, to help pay forthe cost of the competition. The competi-

tion includes conducting mock trafc stops,

investigating a crime scene and searching aperson, a vehicle or a building. During theyear, Explorers learn about topics covered in

police academy, Schafer said. She and Ev-ans create lesson plans to prepare studentsfor the academy, but the program is not onlyopen to students hoping to build a career inlaw enforcement. Students are introducedto the States Attorney Laura Martin, local

judges and even business owners. Even if anexplorer chooses not to enter law enforce-ment, they come out of the program know-ing how to conduct themselves around po-lice, Schafer said.

I dont see what they dont get out ofit, Schafer said. Through the activities theexplorers participate in during the year,they get a sense of self-condence, learnteamwork skills and how to respect others.

Students are required to keep their gradesabove a 2.0 in school, which teaches themthe value of studying to achieve academicexcellence.

The Explorer Program is open to any-one, Schafer said. Participants must havetheir parents permission to join, but they ac-cept applications from students all over thetri-county area. Members are encouraged to

bring their friends and students who thinkthe Explorer Program sounds interesting areencouraged to attend the meetings. Meet-ings are held the rst and third Wednesdayat the Sheriffs Ofce, located at 30 Church

St, Prince Frederick, from 6 to 8 p.m.For more information, visit www.face

book.com/CcsoExplorersPost91.

[email protected]

Sheris Oce Explorer ProgramOers Positive Inuence for Teens

Photo courtesy of Brittany Schafe

Photo by Sarah Mille

Gingerbread with Dad

Fathers and daughters build gingerbread houses together.


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Senior Citizen News

SENIOR LIVINGHoliday Closing

Calvert Pines, North Beach and SouthernPines Senior Centers will close at noon, Tuesday,Dec. 31 and will be closed, Wednesday, Jan. 1.Meals on Wheels will be delivered Dec.31, butnot on Jan. 1. The Ofce on Aging staff wouldlike to wish everyone a safe, healthy and happynew year!

New Information Needed

With the new year we ask that all seniorcenter participants update or complete a par-ticipant form so that your correct address, phonenumber and emergency contact information ison le. The Nutritional Survey on page 2 of theform also helps dene your nutritional healthand is required by the Maryland Department ofAging. The next time you visit one of the seniorcenters for lunch or other activities, please re-member to ask the staff about this form.

Upcoming Trips in 2014Look for upcoming trip information in the

new 2014 Trip Brochure now available at any ofthe three senior centers. Trips include Mosesatthe Sight and Sound Theatre, Baltimore Cruiseand Aquarium, Christmas in July CeramicsShopping Trip, Western Maryland Scenic Rail-road and much more. Be sure to sign up early astrips ll up fast!

Calvert Pines Senior Center (CPSC)Ever had an afternoon hunger craving?

Learn how to make satisfying Healthy Smooth-ies, Friday, January 3, 2:30 p.m.

Its Wacky Wardrobe Day! Wear thewackiest outt you can nd and earn a chance towin a prize, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 11:30 a.m.

Its Elvis Presleys birthday! Celebrate withan Elvis Matinee in the auditorium, Wednesday,Jan. 8, 1:30 p.m.

North Beach Senior Center (NBSC)

Learn about different countries, followedby a special luncheon during Culture ThemeDays. Explore Italy on Jan. 16, 11 a.m. and Ger-many on Jan. 28, 11 a.m.

What do you know about Elvis? CelebrateElvis Day, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 10 a.m. with mu-sic and trivia!

Southern Pines Senior Center (SPSC)

Enjoy a peanut butter and banana sandwichand listen to some of your favorite Elvis musicwhile Remembering Elvis, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 9a.m. Please register by Jan. 2.

Join the second gathering of ArmchairTraveler, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 1 p.m. Share or beinspired by more stories of places near and far!Sign up if you would like to share one of youradventures or plan to join us. Light refreshmentswill be available.

EATING TOGETHER MENU

Lunches are served to seniors aged60-plus and their spouses through Ti-

tle IIIC of the Older Americans Act.Suggested donation is $3. To make or cancel areservation call: Calvert Pines Senior Center at410-535-4606 or 301-855-1170, North Beach Se-nior Center at 410-257-2549, or Southern PinesSenior Center at 410-586-2748.

Monday, Dec. 30: Salad w/Chicken Strips, Pick-led Beets, Pickle, Oatmeal Cookie, AssortedJuicesTuesday, Dec. 31: Pork Loin, Noodles, Black-Eyed Peas, Salad, Fresh FruitLUNCH WILL BE SERVED AT 10:45 a.m.Wednesday, Jan. 1: CLOSED FOR NEWYEARS DAYThursday, Jan. 2: Egg Salad Croissant, CornChowder Soup, Pickle, Mandarin OrangesFriday, Jan. 3: Tuna Salad Sandwich, Bean PastaSalad, Raw Veggies w/Dip, Banana, Brownie

On Sunday, Dec. 22 local members of the community gathered in Solomons to give a spin on traditionalChristmas music at Solomons Islands 12th annual TUBACHRISTMAS.

TUBACHRISTMASBrings Holiday Cheer


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&OutAbout Community Events

Library EventsThursday, Dec. 26

JobSource Mobile Career Center

Calvert Library Southern Branch,

13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons

1 to 3 p.m.

Stop by to get job counseling, re-

sume help, search for jobs and get con-

nected with Southern Maryland Job-Source. This 38 mobile center features

11 computer workstations, smart board

instructional technology, satellite in-

ternet access, exterior audio visual and

broadcasting capabilities; state-of-the-

art workforce applications and connec-

tivity for wireless mobile device access.

410-326-5289

Friday, Dec. 27

On Pins & Needles

Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850

Costley Way 1 to 4 p.m.

Bring your quilting, needlework,

knitting, crocheting, or other project

for an afternoon of conversation and

shared creativity. 410-535-0291 or

301-855-1862

Southern MatineeCalvert Library Southern Branch,13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons

1 to 4 p.m.

When a doubting young boy takes

an extraordinary train ride to the North

Pole, he embarks on a journey of self-

discovery that shows him that the won-

der of life never fades for those who be-

lieve. Please register. 410-326-5289

Monday, Dec. 30

Video Editing WorkshopCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850Costley Way 2 to 3:30 p.m.

Join Charles Gauthier to be in-

troduced to the magic of video editing

software that will be available on a few

of the library computers. Please register.

410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862

Tuesday, Dec. 31

Library Closes early for New YearsEve

Library Closed on New Years Day 5p.m.

January, All Month

Art in the Stacks-Colleen Sabo(watercolor)Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850Costley Way

410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862

Art in the Stacks-Terry Quinn

(photography)Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch.3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach

410-257-2411

Wednesday, Jan. 1

Libraries Closed for New Years Day

Thursday, Jan. 2

Code Name 4-5-6Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch,3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach

6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

For 4th-6th grade eyes only!

4th 6th grade students are invited to

this series of events, which use plenty

of hands-on activities to have fun with

reading! Each month we will explore a

new theme and introduce a great chapter

book on the topic. No advanced prepara-

tion is needed and a snack will be pro-

vided. This months topic: Night at the

Museum. Please register. 410-257-2411

Friday, Jan. 3

On Pins & Needles

Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850Costley Way 1 to 4 p.m.

Bring your quilting, needlework,

knitting, crocheting, or other project

for an afternoon of conversation and

shared creativity. 410-535-0291 or

301-855-1862

Saturday, Jan. 4

Brain Games: Mahjongg, Scrabble

& more

Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850

Costley Way 12 to 3 p.m.

Want to learn Mahjongg? Hope to

make your Scrabble skills killer? Games

are a great way to keep your brain sharp

while having fun! Join us! 410-535-0291

or 301-855-1862

Paws to ReadCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850Costley Way 2 to 4 p.m.

Children read to furry friends and

they listen! This event is for beginning

and reluctant readers. Reading with a

trained therapy dog is a great way for

children to improve their reading skills

and confdence. Please register. 410

535-0291 or 301-855-1862

Monday, Jan. 6

Monday Morning Movies & MoreCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850Costley Way 10 to 11 a.m.

Bring the little ones for a movie and

a story! 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862

Kids Just Want to Have FunCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850Costley Way 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Exciting events for children grades

K-3 that explore worlds of reading, sci-

ence, culture, and more! Please register

410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862

For more events and informationabout Calvert County libraries,

visit calvert.lib.md.us

Thursday, Dec. 26

Chesapeake Critter Highlights CalvertMarine MuseumOur museum educators and trained docentswill give you an in-depth look at some of ourmore interesting critters throughout the Estu-

arium. Running throughout the day; will beannounced from the admission desk. Each pro-gram runs 15 to 30 minutes and is appropriatefor all ages. Free with museum admission.

Garden In Lights ($)

Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center,13480 Dowell Road, Solomons410-326-4640 www.annmariegarden.org.Garden In Lights is a magical tour that takesvisitors of all ages on a beautiful journeythrough the glittering woods. As you walkalong the protected path, you will be transport-ed to a fantastical place of spectacular lightsand amazing light sculpture. Guests will

be surrounded by superheroes, wild animals,airplanes, pirates, princesses, dinosaurs, fan-tasy land and outer space to name a few. All ofthe light sculptures are designed and madeat Annmarie Garden; nothing in this show iscommercially available.

Friday, Dec. 27

Focus on FossilsCalvert Marine Museum, 1 to 3 p.m.Focus on Fossils is an opportunity to learnmore about one of our local treasurers - fos-sils. Bring in your best fossil nds to be identi-ed by our qualied staff. Hear the story of ourfamous Stafford Hall whale skull; learn howfossils are made; and play the fossil game. Freewith museum admission.


Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center,13480 Dowell Road, Solomons410-326-4640 www.annmariegarden.org.Garden In Lights is a magical tour that takes

visitors of all ages on a beautiful journeythrough the glittering woods. As you walkalong the protected path, you will be trans-

ported to a fantastical place of spectacularlights and amazing light sculpture. Guestswill be surrounded by superheroes, wild

animals, airplanes, pirates, princesses, dino-saurs, fantasy land and outer space to namea few. All of the light sculptures are de-signed and made at Annmarie Garden; noth-ing in this show is commercially available.

Saturday, Dec. 28


Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center,13480 Dowell Road, Solomons410-326-4640 www.annmariegarden.org.Garden In Lights is a magical tour that takesvisitors of all ages on a beautiful journeythrough the glittering woods. As you walkalong the protected path, you will be trans-

ported to a fantastical place of spectacularlights and amazing light sculpture. Guestswill be surrounded by superheroes, wildanimals, airplanes, pirates, princesses, dino-saurs, fantasy land and outer space to namea few. All of the light sculptures are de-signed and made at Annmarie Garden; noth-ing in this show is commercially available.

Sunday, Dec. 29

Garden In Lights ($)Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center,13480 Dowell Road, Solomons410-326-4640 www.annmariegarden.org.Garden In Lights is a magical tour that takesvisitors of all ages on a beautiful journeythrough the glittering woods. As you walkalong the protected path, you will be trans-


Monday, Dec. 30

Maritime DayCalvert Marine MuseumMaritime Day invites you to learn the backsto-ry of the artifacts in our Maritime Gallery. Diginto our maritime exploration boxes; learn totie nautical knots; sing sea chanteys; dress like

a waterman; and get your picture taken withreal oyster tongs. Free with museum admission.

Garden In Lights ($)Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center,13480 Dowell Road, Solomons410-326-4640 www.annmariegarden.org.

Garden In Lights is a magical tour that takesvisitors of all ages on a beautiful journeythrough the glittering woods. As you walkalong the protected path, you will be trans-


Tuesday, Dec. 31

Garden In Lights ($)Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center,13480 Dowell Road, Solomons410-326-4640 www.annmariegarden.org.Garden In Lights is a magical tour that takes

visitors of all ages on a beautiful journeythrough the glittering woods. As you walkalong the protected path, you will be transport-ed to a fantastical place of spectacular lightsand amazing light sculpture. Guests will

be surrounded by superheroes, wild animals,airplanes, pirates, princesses, dinosaurs, fan-tasy land and outer space to name a few. All ofthe light sculptures are designed and madeat Annmarie Garden; nothing in this show iscommercially available.

New Years Eve Party

American Legion Post 206, ChesapeakeBeach, 7 p.m.The Sons of the American Legion Post 206are hosting the New Years Party youll wantto attend. Doors open and festivities com-mence with hot hors doeuvres and an open bar

(rail and beer/sodas), followed by dancing tothe tunes of the Snakebite Band, a champagnetoast to bring in the New Year , and nally acontinental breakfast. Cost is $45 per per-son. Tickets may be purchased from the Bar-tender. Public warmly welcomed. For more

information, call 301-855-6466. www.AL-post206.org

January All Month Long

Lineage

Lineage, the Artworks @ 7th January show

will feature works from renowned Americanartist Michael Bell; jeweler Amanda Hager-man; photographer Caroline Van Sicklin andceramic arti sts Marlene Kramer and Libby Kozlowski. The show will run Jan. 3 through Jan27, with an opening reception Jan. 4, 1 to 4 p.m

Wednesday, Jan. 1

New Years Day Deep Stack Tourney(IHMD)

Indian Head Moose Lodge, 1 Town Street, In-dian Head 12 p.m.$200 Buy-in = 25K chips$20 50/50 (50/25/25 split with prize) = 5K extra(optional)This is the end of our Bad-Beat Pool (it ran for 6 months)There is $2,000 in the pot, which wi ll be addedto the prize pool for this tournament.

For those who played 12 or more games in the6-month period, your entry fee is paid. If you

played during the 6-month period but didnplay 12 games, you may deduct $10 for everygame you played (list will be available at signin). For example, if you played 7 games, your

buy-in is $200-70=$130, plus $20 for optional50/50. Late Players will be accepted throughthe rst 3 levels. 30 minute Blinds for rst 3levels then 20 minute blinds. Break after ev-ery 3 levels. For more information, call john a240-286-5260

Thursday, Jan. 2

American Legion Post 221 Meeting

21690 Colton Point Rd., Avenue, 8 p.m.American Legion Post 221 invites all activeduty personnel and veterans to join us for our

monthly meeting on the rst Thursday of eachmonth at 8 p.m. Visit our website at www.alpost221.webs.com/ or e-mail us at [email protected]. Call Mike Barbour for more in-formation at 301-769-4569.


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[email protected] after noon on Mondays may run in the following weeks edition.

Albert Kenton McGraw, 64

Albert Kenton Mc-Graw, age 64, of Leonar-dtown, Md., passed away

Dec. 7, at Washington Hos-pital Center. He was bornJuly 10, 1949 in Oakland,Calif., to Kent Albert andNeva Anna (Crookshank)McGraw. A child of a Navy father, the fam-ily lived all over the world. Albert was agraduate of Potomac High School in OxonHill, Md. He worked with his father as aprinter and eventually opened his ownprinting company, Clinton Press. He wasa resident of Leonardtown for the past 15years. Albert enjoyed camping, shing andcrabbing and spending time on the Chesa-peake Bay, especially Point Lookout andPiney Point.

He was preceded in death by his par-ents and a daughter Ali Chr istine Morrison

who passed away on Dec. 30, 2011. Surviv-ing are a son Adam K. McGraw of Galena,Md., grandsons Richard Morrison, Jr. ofAnnapolis, Md. and Nicholas Morrison ofPrince Frederick, Md.; sisters Belinda G.Hooker of Hughesville, Md. and Carol A.Bain of Leonardtown, Md., and ve niecesand nephews. A private service and cel-ebration of Alberts life will be held by thefamily.

To leave condolences visit www.raus-chfuneralhomes.com.

Audrey Jean Fleming, 80

Audrey Jean Fleming,80, of Huntingtown passed

away Dec. 18, at her resi-dence. She was born Feb.1, 1933 in Jenkins, Ken-tucky to Russell and Sally(Conley) Bryant. Jean wasraised in Kentucky and at-tended public schools, and she later movedto Baltimore. She married Owen Flemingon Sept. 28, 1973 and they lived in WhiteOak, Md. They later moved to Bowie andto Chesapeake Beach in the early 1980sand have lived in Huntingtown since 1987.She was employed at various car dealer-ships as a tag and title clerk. She was alsothe ofce manager at Fleming Enterprises,

a family owned Washington Post Newspa-per distributor, retiring in 2006. Jean was amember of the Moose Lodge in Greenbelt,Md. She enjoyed playing guitar, especiallyblue grass and country music. She was an

avid fan of the Washington Redskins, andloved spending time with her family.

She was preceded in death by her par-ents, eight siblings, and a son Thomas R.Wintersteen. Jean is survived by her lovinghusband Owen C. Fleming, a son Roger D.Stewart of Gaithersburg, Md., and daugh-ters Donna S. Haarhoff of Burke, Va., andTamerind L. Walker of Lusby. Also surviv-ing are a sister Glenda G. McCeney andhusband Robert of Deale, nine grandchil-dren, fourteen great-grandchildren andtwenty ve nieces and nephews.

Family and friends were receivedSunday, Dec. 22, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8p.m., at Rausch Funeral Home, P.A, wherea funeral service and celebration of Jeanslife was held Monday at 1 p.m. Interment

followed in Ft. Lincoln Cemetery, Brent-wood, Md. Memorial contributions in hername may be made to Calvert Hospice. Toleave condolences visit www.rauschfuner-alhomes.com.

Elizabeth Ann Osbourn, 81

Elizabeth Ann Os-bourn, 81, a resident ofSolomons Nursing Centerand a former longtime resi-dent of Lower Marlboro,Md., passed away Dec. 17,at the nursing center. Shewas born Jan. 6, 1932 in Washington, D.C.to Sydney and Ella (Beatty) Davies. She

was raised in the District where she at-tended public schools, and graduated fromRoosevelt High School. Elizabeth mar riedFrank Owings Osbourn on June 13, 1953and they lived in Lower Marlboro, whereshe raised her family. She was employed asa secretary for Maryland Tobacco Grow-ers in Huntingtown and later worked as aclerk at the Calvert County Treasurers Of-ce, retiring April 24, 1998 after nearly 30years of service. Elizabeth was a memberof the Calvert Elks Lodge 2620 in PrinceFrederick and the Huntingtown VolunteerFire Department. She enjoyed socializingwith friends, gardening and cooking, and

was known for her homemade tomatojuice. Elizabeth also loved life on the fam-ily farm.

Elizabeth was preceded in death byher parents and her husband, Frank. She is

survived by a son Bobby Ozzie Osbournand wife Kelley of Huntingtown, a daugh-ter Patricia Dize of Thomasville, NorthCarolina, and a son Ricky Osbourn of Hun-tingtown. Also surviving are ve grand-children and ve great-grandchildren.

Family and friends were receivedSunday from 2 to 5 p.m., at Rausch Fu-neral Home, P.A., where a funeral serviceand celebration of Elizabeths life was heldMonday Dec. 23, at 11 a.m. Interment fol-lowed in Lower Marlboro United Method-ist Church Cemetery. In lieu of owers,memorial donations may be made to Hun-tingtown V.F.D. or the Alzheimers Asso-ciation. For information or to leave con-dolences, visit www.rauschfuneralhomes.com.

Elizabeth Carrasquillo, 70

Elizabeth Carrasquillo,70, of Dunkirk, formerly ofHuntingtown, passed awayDec.18, at Anne ArundelMedical Center in Annapo-lis. She was born in Brook-lyn, New York on May 26,1943 to Perfecto and Ro-

sario (Calderon) Sabedra. Elizabeth wasraised in Brooklyn and attended publicschools. She moved to Maryland in 1979and made her home in Huntingtown. Shewas employed at John Hanson Bank as an

accounts manager and later worked for In-dustrial Bank, retiring in 2010. For the pasteight years she has lived in Dunkirk withher daughter and son-in-law. She attendedJesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Churchin Owings. Elizabeth loved spending timewith her family and helping others.

She was preceded in death by herparents. Elizabeth is survived by a daugh-ter Lynn C. Hoffman and husband Joe ofDunkirk, and a son Erik Carrasquillo andwife Wendy of St. Leonard. Also surviv-ing are grandchildren Lauren and NicholasHoffman and Ashley, Robbie, and MarissaMockabee; a sister-in-law Gladys Sabedraof Dunkirk, and nephews Steven, Derekand Scott Sabedra.

Family and friends were received Fri

day, Dec. 20, from 6 to 8 p.m., at RauschFuneral Home, P.A. A Mass of ChristianBurial was celebrated Saturday, 11 a.m., atJesus the Good Shepherd Catholic ChurchInterment followed in Lakemont Memo-rial Gardens, Davidsonville. To leave con-dolences visit www.rauschfuneralhomescom.

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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].

New Year Countdown Begins

Entertainment

Calendar

Thursday, Dec. 26

Karaoke

Applebees (4100 NW Crain High-

way, Bowie) 9 p.m.

DJ Mango

Toots Bar (23971 Mervell Dean

Rd., Hollywood) 8:30 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 27

Karaoke With DJ Tommy T and

Friends

DB McMillans (23415 Three Notch

Rd., California) 8p.m.

Fast Eddie and Crew



Saturday, Dec. 28

Kappa Danielson and Paul Larson

The Westlawn Inn (9200 Chesa-

peake Avenue, Nor th Beach) 7:30

p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 29

The Winstons



Monday, Dec. 30

Karaoke



Tuesday, Dec. 31

Lee Travers and Friends

The Westlawn Inn (9200 Chesa-

peake Avenue, Nor th Beach) 7:30

p.m.

15 Strings

Morris Point Restaurant (38869

Morris Point Rd, Abell) 6 p.m.

Jennifer Cooper & GrooveSpan

Back Creek Bistro (14415 Dowell

Rd, Solomons) 8 p.m. to 1 a.m

Saturday, Jan. 4

Redwine Jazz Trio

Westlawn Inn (9200 Chesapeake

Ave., North Beach) 7:30 to 10 p.m.

By Kimberly AlstonContributing Writer

Stumped for ideas on how to start off the New Year right?There are several events taking place in Southern Maryland onNew Years Eve to help ease your mind.

Ruddy Duck Brewery & Grill will be hosting a black andgold themed New Years Eve Party. There is no need to makea reservation, come celebrate at the Ruddy Duck until 1 a.m.Featuring a live DJ at 9 p.m., large dance oor, full menu and

specialty gourmet items. For more information, call 410-394-3825 or visit www. ruddyduckbrewery.comIn Chesapeake Beach, the American Legion Post 206 is

holding their New Years Eve party. For $45 and beginning at 7p.m., the legion starts the night off with hors doeuvers, an openbar and dancing. When the clock strikes midnight, they start theyear off with a toast and wrap it off with breakfast. For moreinformation, call 301-855-6466 or visit www.ALpost206.org

For those persons 21 and over, the 7th district VolunteerRescue Squad Auxiliary is holding a New Years Eve dinner anddance at the Bowles Farm A-Maze-N Place, complete with friedoysters, chicken, and live band, Strictly Business. The event isBYOB and tickets are $50 per person. To purchase tickets, call301-769-2659.

If games are more appealing, the American Legion Unit 82will be hosting New Years Eve bingo with a $1,000 jackpot. Theevent beings at 9 p.m. and doors open at 7:30 p.m. There is a $45cash admission charge which can be paid at the legion any day

between 12 and 8 p.m. until the deadline of Dec. 28.Chefs American Bistro in California will be open to NewYears Eve festivities from 8:30 p.m. until after midnight. Theywill also feature a DJ in the bar room. Dinner for the night is $76per person. Call 301-862-0380 to nd out more.

Calvert Advanced Life Support will be holding a NewYears Eve dance at the North Beach Volunteer Fire Depart-

ment from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. to benet the all-volunteer EMS ser-vice. There is a $35 fee, which includes appetizers. The event isBYOB. For more information, call 410-257-5694.

The Lord Calvert Bowling Alley in Huntingtown will behosting their Rock-N-Bowl New Years Eve party from 9 p.m.

to 1 a.m. as their way of offering a safe place for teens and somefun for adults as well. The $20 fee includes shoes and bowling.The bar will offer special drinks as well. Call 410-535-3560 formore information.

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Real Estate

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2.8 secluded acres overlooking a pond.

Hardwood oors. Fireplace in family room is

great place to spend the holidays. The kitchenhas many stainless upgrades and over looks

the family room. Separate dining room and

living room. Large master with a room that

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Real Estate Rentals

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kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, hardwoodoors. Non smoking home, no pets, nosection 8 please. Please call Janette at

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Apartment

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Large 2BDRM apartment with sep

kitchen and living room area. 20mins

from Waldorf and Lexington Park.

Electric included with monthly rent.

Pets are allowed, no yard access. Price:

$1200. Call 301-399-0413 or email

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Prince Frederick, Maryland (Calvert

County). Nice room in private home

with 2 closets and storage area. Less

than 1 mile to all shopping, and CSM.

Public transportation across the street.

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Available immediately. Call Rick 443-

968-4727. Rent: $600.00

Employment

Looking for a auto detailer with

mechanical skills. Primary job will be

detailing automobiles. Some mechanical

experience will be required for heavytimes. If interested please e-mail

[email protected] or fax r esume to

301-737-4206 or call 301-737-6400.

Chesapeake Neurology Associates has

a full-time position available for a RN/

LPN. Experience preferred. Candidate

must possess current Maryland Licensure.

Strong writing skills necessary. Act

as a liaison between patient and MD/

CRNP in meeting patient needs between

ofce visits. Additional responsibilities

discussed during interview. Paid holidays,

health benets package, and exible

schedule. No phone calls accepted. Faxed

resumes only to (410) 535-6030 or email

Employment

Large organization located in Piney Point,

MD has a full time Laborer position open.

Duties include cutting grass, trimming

hedges and trees, cleaning the shop,maintaining equipment, helping with the

owerbeds, mulching, and assisting the

maintenance department when needed

on base and other school properties.

We offer an excellent benets package.

Compensation is $7.50/hour. Please send

resume via email to mszepesi@seafarers.

org or fax at (301) 702-6060. Qualied

applicants will receive consideration for

employment without regard to race, color,

religion, sex, national origin, disability, or

status as a protected veteran. Salary can

be adjusted at employers discretion based

on experience, skill, ability, seniority,

and/or education.


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