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State Money Is Available For Septic System Repairs
The Maryland Department of the Environment is making money available to low-income residents who need to replace or repair a septic system. Applicants may qualify for a grant that pays all expenses if they also install technology for removing nitrogen.
To apply for a grant, residents should complete the application form at http:/
For more information, call Jay Prager, deputy program manager for the wastewater permits program, at 410- 537-3780.
Ex-Ambassador to Israel To Lecture at SMCM
Samuel W. Lewis, a former U.S. ambassador to Israel who worked in President Clinton's administration during the Middle East Peace Summit at Camp David in 2000, will give a lecture, "Europe and Israel: Awkward Historical Partners," at 4:30 p.m. tomorrow in the Cole Cinema at the Campus Center at St. Mary's College of Maryland.
The lecture is sponsored by the Center for the Study of Democracy and is free and open to the public. For information, contact Abby Thompson at 240-895-6432 or ammeatyard@smcm.edu.
Wine-Tasting Fundraiser To Benefit United Way
Maria Buehler of Buehler's Market Place in St. Leonard will conduct a wine tasting from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Nov. 20. The event, a fundraiser for United Way of Calvert County, will offer a diverse selection of wines and Buehler's specialty holiday candies and gift baskets.
Buehler has been nominated by United Way of Calvert County to run for queen of this year's Mardi Gras on March 7. Candidates for Mardi Gras king or queen compete by soliciting votes, each $1. Six candidates, including Buehler, are competing.
Mardi Gras proceeds will benefit United Way partner agencies. For information about the wine tasting, call 410-586-2525.
Local Health Departments Offering Flu Vaccinations
Health departments in Southern Maryland are offering flu vaccination clinics in this month and next. Fees vary, but Medicare Part B is accepted. The FluMist nasal spray vaccine will be available at all clinics for ages 2 to 49. The injectable vaccine will be available for age 6 months and older.
For information about the clinics, go to http:/
Board Approves Money For Calvert Aquatic Center
The state Board of Public Works approved $108,245 last week for Calvert County to help offset the acquisition of more than 28 acres near the Prince Frederick town center for a community aquatic center.
The Program Open Space money comes from a percentage of the real estate transfer tax and is used for local and state parks throughout Maryland.
