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North Beach and Chesapeake Beach may have a common history, but their view of the future and issues facing the beaches are divergent.
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Josh Colindres, left, Johanny Torrico, Bibiana Snyder and Liz Snyder let butterflies take wing during Calvert Hospice’s first ever butterfly release.
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COUNTY NEWS Commissioners Approve Fifth CRE Special Tax District
By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Landowners in the Chesapeake Ranch Estates will be paying $250 per lot per year under the fourth consecutive special tax district which was approved by the Calvert County commissioners at their June 11 meeting. Since the beginning of special tax districts, Commissioner Jerry Clark has seen several applications, from both CRE and Drum Point. The latest application was the “most organized and complete package” he has seen, he told gathered CRE representatives. Commissioner SuPhotos by Sarah Miller san Shaw was impressed with the five-year plan Kelton Clark addresses the Board of County Commissioners. to put a form of surfacHe talked about PLANS, a program ing on every road, saying it will help the with Calvert County Public Schools community moving forward. She said she that was funded through the 2012-2013 advocates special tax districts because school year by a grant. Their goal was communities that levy one, even for a to get materials and equipment in classnominal amount, can quality for FEMA rooms so teachers could continue the assistance in disaster situations. program in the classroom. He said teachIn addition to approving the CRE tax ers are trying to find funding to continue district, the commissioners listened to a the field portion of PLANS by appealing presentation from Estuarine Research to the Board of Education and searching Center Director Kelton Clark about for grant money. work they are doing at the center, such The county commissioners meet evas studying algae blooms at Lake Lariat ery Tuesday. For more information about and testing oysters harvested from near upcoming meetings, visit www.co.cal. Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant for md.us. radioactivity. In all the years they tested oysters they have never been positive for sarahmiller@countytimes.net radiation, Clark said.
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COUNTY NEWS Officials Push Public-Private Partnerships The Calvert Gazette
By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Elected leaders from around the region say that public private partnerships are the wave of the future, even if it just means better relations between government and business, because government cannot be the sole means of support for the local economy. Del. John Bohanan, speaking at a local government exchange of ideas on how to improve community planning, said such partnerships were critical for growth. “We have an over reliance on the federal government,” Bohanan said. “The public sector cannot prepare us for the future.” Bohanan has been pushing for a University of Maryland presence at the South-
ern Maryland Higher Education Center to help make St. Mary’s County a center of research and excellence for developing unmanned air systems. A group of investors have already purchased land next to the nearby regional airport to start a business park that could help serve as a research campus for just such an effort. Bohanan said such light industry could help bolster the local economy and ensure the county continues to grow in the face of a major military funding “reset.” He said the county misses out on military money because other states actually manufacture what gets tested at Patuxent River Naval Air Station. Having a university presence here would also ensure the county would con-
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tinue to have a vibrant workforce. “We need to increase education opportunities for Southern Maryland,” Bohanan said. “We need the university system to be present.” Calvert County Commissioner Susan Shaw said local government was able to improve relationships with the Veterans Administration several years ago when they received continual complaints about care for veterans upon their return home from the War on Terror. The relationship was rocky at first, she said, but when officials here confronted VA administrators enough they were able to get
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more services for veterans. Mike Benton, a town council member with North Beach in Calvert, said the town had its own public private partnerships when the town council voted to relinquish parking requirements for businesses to start up in the town. It started by talking to the businesses and asking what they could do to help them flourish, he said. “The best thing you can do is listen,” Benton said. “That was a relationship that was never in the cards before.” guyleonard@countytimes.net
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By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Planning for the future of Prince Frederick is underway, with the county involved in a five day charrette process allowing county residents to have a voice in the direction and After the success of shorter charrette models while updating the Lusby and Solomons master plans, the county is implementing a larger scale charrette for the Prince Frederick Master Plan and Zoning Ordinance update. More than 50 county residents came out for the opening night of the charrette, a showing Planning Commission member Malcolm Funn was pleased with. “I’m glad to see the energy,” he said. “It’s important to get the input of residents and citizens.” The nightly community meetings are designed to allow everyone in Prince Fredrick, Calvert County and surrounding areas to voice their opinions on the future direction of Prince Fredrick. The Department of Community Planning and Building worked with consultant Craig Lewis with the Lawrence Group from North Carolina to develop the charrette.
“Sometime you see ideas that you wonder where the hell that came from,” said Lewis during the opening presentation on June 10. The charrette allows residents to give their opinion and see how the master plan was conceived. They discuss what has and hasn’t worked in the town, Lewis said, and build from there. Conversation on the opening night revolved around Price Frederick as is exists now. Conversation during the rest of the week will build from there to make a plan for the next 20 to 30 years, Lewis said. The Prince Frederick Town Center is comprised of eight districts – entry, fairgrounds, forest, new town, old town, old town residential, old town transition and village. The update will use five-focus areas – north corridor, east side, old town, west side and south corridor. Each of the five focus areas incorporates one or more of the eight districts. The Prince Frederick Charrette will run through June 14 at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, located at 25 Church Street in Prince Frederick. For more information, call Selman at 410-535-1600, ext. 2727 or visit www.co.cal.md.us.
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Dominion Cove Point Expansion – Finished by 2017 By Sarah Miller Staff Writer
Dominion Cove Point History
Calvert will soon see heavy activity in the southern end of the county as Dominion Cove Point moves forward with their liquefaction expansion. Dominion Cove Point acts as a conduit for natural gas. Customers, such as Shell and BP, import Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) to Dominion Cove Point. It is offloaded and stored at the facility, and when needed the LNG is heated to a gaseous state and sent through pipelines to customers, Donovan said. Dominion Cove Point does not purchase and sell natural gas itself, said spokesperson Dan Donovan. The last cargo delivery was in January. Before then, Dominion Cove Point hadn’t
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received a LNG shipment since November 2011, according to Director Mark Reaser. Dominion Cove Point is contractually obligated to have LNG ready to supply to any customer when they need it. With a position on the eastern seaboard and preexisting facilities, Donovan said Dominion Cove Point would be able to get an export facility up and running more easily than other facilities. The projected cost of $2.5 to $3.5 billion for the expansion is far cheaper than other facilities. The Dominion Cove Point will lay additional pipeline and expand the liquefaction facility, but overall the size the facility will not increase by much, Donovan said. They will not expand the operation past the predetermined footprint, he said, and there will be little done to the pipelines
under the bay and to the pre-existing dock. Dominion Cove Point began receiving ships in the summer of 2003. In 2009, Dominion finished an expansion project that increased Cove Point's storage and production capacity by nearly 80 percent. The operation is in the middle of another expansion, this time hoping to export LNG as well as import it, Donovan said. Dominion Cove Point has been actively pre-filing for the facility since 2011 and submitted a formal application for the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Progress is steady, Donovan said, and they anticipate project completion by 2017. For more information, visit www.dom. com. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
• 1978 - Import operations commenced • 1980 - Import service ceased and placed in stand-by status • 1994 - Authorized to reactivate to provide peaking storage • 2002 - Dominion acquired the terminal • 2003 - Commercial LNG imports commenced • 2004 - A fifth LNG tank was placed in-service • 2008 - Facility expansion • 2011 - Pier expansion
The Expansion Project • October 2011 - Filed DOE Export Application for NFTA Countries • June 2012 - Submitted FERC Pre-Filing • January 2013 - Completed Front-End Engineering and Design (FEED) Study • April 2013 - Signed 20 year Terminal Service Agreements Filed FERC Application Executed an EPC agreement • 2013 - DOE License issued • 2014 - FERC Certificate granted • 2014 - FERC Approval to construct • 2014 - Construction commences • 2017 - Facilities completed and in-service
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Calvert Hospice Hosts Inaugural Butterfly Release By Sarah Miller Staff Writer More than 130 monarch butterflies were released during the first ever butterfly release at the annual Calvert Hospice memorial service. Bereavement Coordinator Linzy Laughhunn coordinated six butterfly releases with other hospice organizations in Virginia and Oregon, among other states. “It helps with the healing to remember,” he said. During the ceremony, he told families they should talk about loss instead of ignoring the “elephant in the room.” North Beach resident Cindy Selby was memorializing her mother, who received hospice care at the end of her life. She said she appreciates the organization and the services they offer, both to individuals at the end of their life and to families after the death of a lost one. Hospice “makes a lot of butterfly symbolism,” Laughhunn said. Participants could purchase a butterfly for every loved one they wished to memorialize. The monarchs were shipped overnight from California, a delicate process because they butterflies need to be kept in low temperatures
Samantha Umley writes on the Wall of Memory.
Photos by Sarah Miller Josh Colindres, left, Johanny Torrico, Bibiana Snyder and Liz Snyder release butterflies.
to remain dormant. They are taken out of refrigeration shortly before the ceremony. There were so many last minute orders for butterflies that the California provider couldn’t come up the extra, Laughhunn said. Hospice unsuccessfully called to other states to place last minute requests, and invited families to come out
and remember loved ones in other ways during the memorial, such as writing messages to them in sand or a Wall of Memory. For more information about Calvert Hospice, visit www.calverthospice.org. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
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COUNTY NEWS Annual Event Shows County’s Appreciation for Sacrifices Made by Volunteers With a nurse for a mother and a paramedic for a father, Stephanie Irving has known since she was a child that she would someday grow up to work in emergency services. The 22-year-old spent the last three years as a volunteer for the Dunkirk Volunteer Fire Department, plus works a full-time job for All American Ambulance in Lothian. She is a live-in volunteer at the Dunkirk firehouse, so she spends her days on an ambulance and her nights waiting for emergency calls. She and hundreds of others like her make up the all-volunteer force of firefighters, paramedics, rescue divers, emergency medical technicians and auxiliary members who take care of Calvert County residents in many emergencies. On Sunday, May 19, the Calvert County Board of County Commissioners hosted Volunteer Appreciation Day at the Calvert County Fairgrounds to honor those volunteers and their families. With moon bounces, pony rides, laser tag and more, a wide variety of entertainment and food was offered as a small token of appreciation for the sacrifice these volunteers make every day. Julia Smith is the emergency medical services captain at Dunkirk Volunteer Fire Department and said she was glad Volunteer Appreciation Day was offered by county government. “It’s a close-knit county and all the fire departments work well together on the scenes of accidents and fires, and then we can come here and let loose and have fun,” Smith said. Carla Gray’s husband and son are both volunteers for the Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department. Gray is proud of her family and their contributions to the community. Her son, Willie Gray, recently received the Larry Cox Memorial Award for Volunteer of the Year in Calvert County, recognizing his commitment to being a volunteer. “They help the community in every way,” Gray said. “When they’re absent from us, they’re there for someone else. It’s rewarding on all levels to see them doing that.” Linda Reamy has spent the last seven years as secretary of the Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department and almost every year has made it to the annual Volunteer Appreciation Day. “It’s a real good thing,” Reamy said. “It gives all the volunteers a time to get out and enjoy themselves.” The event was sponsored by the Calvert County Board of Commissioners and administered by the Calvert County Division of Fire/Rescue/EMS. Companies like Constellation Energy and Bowen’s Grocery donated items, including a 50-inch television to be raffled and ice cream for the event. Calvert County Parks and Recreation donated pool and golf passes to be raffled. Jackie Vaughan, director of the Calvert County Department of Public Safety, said one day at the fairgrounds does not make up for the daily sacrifices made by these volunteers, but it’s one way to show appreciation. “It’s a small thank-you for the volunteers and their families for what they do 365 days a year,” Vaughan said. For more information about the Division of Fire/Rescue/EMS, call 410-535-1600, ext. 2406.
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A Vacation Resort, Right in Your Backyard By Sarah Miller Staff Writer The economy may not allow you to spend thousands of dollars on a vacation to Hawaii or the Bahamas, but you don’t need to go thousands of miles to find a place to relax and be pampered. Jacqueline Morgan Day Spa in Prince Frederick offers massages, manicures, pedicures, facials and more, with no service costing more than $300. Service goes beyond the treatment rooms, with receptionists willing to walk customers out to their cars with umbrellas on rainy days and take time to explain products being sold, how to use them and whether they are the correct product. Owner Jacqueline Martin, a licensed esthetician with 27 years of experience, opened the spa in 2001, along with nail technician Karen Holland and massage therapist Heather Rightnour. “I was driving from my home in St. Leonard to La Plata for work every day because there was not a spa or skin care facility in all of Calvert County where I could practice esthetics. So, I decided to create my own place to work,” Martin said. “I chose Prince Frederick for its convenience to most of the tri-county area.” They first set up shop in the bottom floor of a two story business town home. Their primary focus was on facials and skin care, with nail and massage services. After a few years, the women expanded upstairs. In 2006 they moved to their current 2,800 sq. ft. facility on Armory Road and re-named it Jacqueline Morgan Day Spa.
Receptionist Erin Kite joined the team three years ago. She likes the “hometown feeling” at the spa. Because they use all natural products, the spa has none of the smell normally associated with nail parlors, she said. The spa offers express nail services for individuals with a time crunch. For birthday parties and bridal showers, or any special occasion, they offer after hours spa parties. They offer skin care treatments for everything from acne to anti-aging, treatments for teens, makeup, natural nails, semi-permanent lashes, airbrush tanning, massage therapy, body treatments for slimming, detox and cellulite reduction, waxing, threading, ear-piercing, Martin said. They offer a retail boutique with everything needed to continue the experiSome products sold. ence at home. “We are always researching, seeking and sampling the latest and greatest products and treatment technology,” Martin said. “If we like it and feel that it is worthy enough that we would want to purchase or have it ourselves, we bring it in.” Stylists change their products with by season. Currently the spa is offering a Farmhouse Fresh Basil Watermelon Vodkatini Scrub. In the fall, they offer scents like pumpkin and apple, Holland said. First time customers quickly become regulars. “They kind of get addicted,” Holland said. For more information, visit www.jacquelinemorganskincare.com. sarahmiller@countytimes.net All massage rooms are private.
Photos by Sarah Miller Karen Holland performs one of the spa’s signature pedicures.
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NJROTC Students Combine Forces for Hawaii By Sarah Miller Staff Writer They had a rough start to their school year, with a new instructor and some quarreling within the unit, but Calvert High School’s NJROTC unit pulled together to become the best in region five, beating units in Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C., according to instructor Chief Stephen Eldred. They learned to work as a team, and that is how they will face their next challenge – raising money to send students to Hawaii after being invited to participate in the Pearl Harbor ceremonies. “Their reputation precedes them,” Eldred said, adding they were selected because
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of their placement in District 5 and a history of high standards and performance. To send 50 students to Pearl Harbor will cost $75,000. To take the entire unit will cost $195,000 for the four-day, three night trip, Eldred said. To help raise money, the unit is selling limited edition challenge chips and magnets, specially designed for the fundraising campaign, for $10 each. They sent letters to local businesses and local chains seeking donations and have change collection jars available for businesses to adopt. Unit alumni are getting on board and contacting former Calvert high School students to donate to the cause, Eldred said. Freshman Darryus Jackson didn’t know there was so much to do in Hawaii and, after some research, he is “excited for the chance to go to Hawaii for such a low price.” “This year has been a lot of surprises,” said Junior Isabella Rodriguez, the new Calvert NJROTC commanding officer. She sees the trip to Hawaii as a “once in a lifetime experience” for the unit. For more information, or to donate to the Pear Harbor excursion, visit sites.google.com/ site/calverthsnjrotc. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
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College Prep Program Growing Steadily By Sarah Miller Staff Writer This was a year of firsts for Project Lead the Way. Following a lengthy implementation period, Project Lead the Way wrapped up its first year with both of its programs in all four Calvert high schools. Calvert High School offered the first course in the engineering program during the 2009-2010 school year, followed by the biomedical sciences program in the 2010-2011 school year. The original Project Lead the Way students, 11 in total, graduated this year, according to Project Lead the Way Supervisor Mark Wilding. The first participants in the biomedical sciences program will graduate next spring. Patuxent, Huntingtown and Northern high schools all just wrapped up their first year offering the second Project Lead the Way program. The first engineering course offered at Calvert High School was Introduction to Engineering Design, which was offered at Patuxent High School in the 2010-2011 school year and Huntingtown and Northern high schools in the 2011-2012 school year. Project Lead the Way is a hands-on, project and problem-based approach, Wilding said. It is part of the career and technology graduation completer path, but it is designed to encourage participants to be dual completers. In the engineering program, students take the first course in their freshman year, followed by one course their sophomore year,
two in their junior year and a final course in their senior year. In the biomedical sciences program, students take one course every year. At the end of their senior year, students complete a capstone project. During the 20122013 school year, engineering students had to find a problem in the world and fix it. The problem they identify and the way they solve it is at the student’s discretion. One group added a shock absorber to the bottom of seats in cars to lessen seatbelt damage. Another group devised a method to dispense medication using fingerprint coding to prevent accidental overdoses. Students and teachers work with a program advisory committee comprised of engineers, doctors and health department workers who advise and guide Project Lead the Way. Maryland requires students to earn 23.5 credits and complete either the career and technology path or the college prep path, Wilding said. The majority of Calvert students follow the college prep completer or are dual completers, having earned credits to count toward both paths. Students are not the only ones who work hard in Project Lead the Way. Teachers go through a two week training session, completing every lab and lesson they will use during the school year. “They come back and they’re like ‘that was the most rigorous training I’ve ever been through,’” Wilding said. For more information, visit www.calvertnet.k12.md.us. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
Calverton Breaks Ground on Synthetic Turf By Sarah Miller Staff Writer The Calverton School broke ground on their new turf at the end of May, with approximately 40 percent needed funds in the bank, according to Head of School Spencer Taintor. The school is still actively seeking donors for the remaining funds. Photo courtesy of the Calverton School The new field, the first synthetic turf From left, Quality Built Homes’ Rodney Gertz, Calverton Board of DirecPresident Wanda King, Chaney Enterprise’s RG Lare, Commissioner in the county, will tors Susan Shaw (R) holding grandson Colin Shaw, Calverton student Zoe Gertz, cost $350,000, Taintor Maryland Senate President Thomas V. “Mike” Miller Jr. (D – Calvert, Prince said. They are work- George’s), Calverton Athletic Director Greg Zecca, Calverton Board of Directors ing with a Philadel- member Ted Staples and Old Line Bank Senior Vice-President Jack Welborn. phia, Pa., based comTeams wait days before playing on pany to lay the field. The new turf will be Bermuda grass after heavy rain while synthe third at Calverton, the other two being thetic turfs are completely dry after a couBermuda grass fields. ple hours, Taintor said. A synthetic field will last longer than For more information about the turf or Bermuda grass. Bermuda grass fields erode the school, visit www.calvertonschool.org. and must be leveled every couple years. Synthetic turfs need to be leveled every 10 years, sarahmiller@countytimes.net or longer if the field is still in good condition.
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Congratulations Class of 2013 Huntingtown High School
Photo courtesy of Jeff Burroughs The Huntingtown Volunteer Fire Department celebrated 2013 Huntingtown High School graduates who volunteer with the department.
Photo courtesy of Kelly Toepper Shelby Collinson gets a kiss on the cheek from her grandfather, Herbert Nesbitt, Jr. of North Beach.
Northern High School graduates Samantha Wadsworth, left, and Nicholas Wathen.
Photos courtesy of Debbie Wadsworth Northern High School students throw confetti in the air.
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Patuxent High School
Photo courtesy of Donna Welch Photo courtesy of Anne Hobbs Patuxent High School students wait for their names Clay Woods, Cathy Hobbs and Stewart Woods to be called.
St. Mary’s Ryken
Photo courtesy of Sara Lloyd Calvert County’s St. Mary’s Ryken graduates, pictured left to right: Morgan Lloyd, Matt Yates, Jonathan Bland, Molly Raddatz, Marie Wrenn and Dan Kelly. Not pictured are John-Aubrey Stone, Delaney Madden, Melanie Toepfer, Macaulay Fejes and Scott Abell.
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Photo courtesy of Calvert High School NJROTC Photo courtesy of The Calverton School Calvert High School NJROTC students prepare for The Calverton School’s Class of 2013 the graduation ceremony.
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By Sarah Miller Staff Writer “On a large scale, we are one community,” said North Beach Mayor Mark Frazer of the relationship between North Beach and neighboring Chesapeake Beach. The towns grew up and evolved right next door to each other and, in their more than 100 years of history, have faced problems that affect one town more than the other and downturns that hurt both towns. Through it all, Chesapeake Beach and North Beach have shared two things – the colloquial name of “the beaches” and a drive to grow and thrive despite cycles of bad economies, rough elements and businesses moving in and out.
A Shared History North Beach was once North Chesapeake Beach. It became a separate municipality in 1910, Frazer said. It was a “bedroom community” filled with summer cottages and temporary resort-style housing, unlike the year-round homes now filling the town. Chesapeake Beach was founded in 1894 as a stop on the Chesapeake Beach Railway that once ran through the town, according to Chesapeake Beach Mayor Bruce Wahl.
David Moffat and Otto Mears, both with the railway, thought the picturesque area in northern Calvert County would be a great resort town and getaway for Washington D.C. inhabitants. At the peak of popularity there was an amusement park, campgrounds and other entertainment in the beaches, Wahl said. North Beach had the closest accessible beach for many, before the construction of the Bay Bridge and the advent of ocean side resorts, such as Ocean City, Frazer said. The railway shut down in 1935, due to the combined effects of the depression and decreasing dependence on the railroad due to improvements in personal transportation. Slot machines were removed in the 1960s and the amusement closed in 1972. For a time between the 1960s and the 1980s, the beaches were depended mainly on bars and restaurants for revenue and, as a result, their reputation suffered, Frazer said. North Beach was not the family friendly town is now is, instead being home to motorcycle gangs and the stage for fights. Being a resident of the beaches, a beach dweller, was a slur, Frazer said. Tings began looking up in 1982, when the first housing development “in decades,” Chesapeake Station, was approved, Wahl
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A Tale of Two Beaches said. The development gave building power to Chesapeake Beach, and was a turning point. At the same times, Frazer’s predecessors were beginning a campaign to North Beach Mayor Mark Frazer Chesapeake Beach Mayor Bruce Wahl rid North Beach of its rough image. They improved the waterfront, fencing Future Plans it off to funnel visitors to a single entry point, Recent history hasn’t been all good. imposed an entry fee to the beach for nonHurricane Isabel destroyed parts of the residents and added safety patrols to discourage gang activity. When he became mayor boardwalk, the North Beach Pier and sevin 1998, Frazer’s goals were to clean up the eral homes in 2003. The hurricane dumped town, make sure codes were enforced more so much water on the because that they have stringently and, like Chesapeake Beach, en- to rewrite the flood maps, Frazer said. Despite the occasional calamity, the courage businesses to make the beaches their mayors are constantly planning for the fuhome. It took years of effort, but Chesapeake ture of the beaches. In North Beach, Frazer Beach and North Beach have become assets intends to focus on continuing to mold the town to be an attractive destination location to Calvert County, Wahl said. in Calvert County. Current plans, such as a passive park and an arts center, in addition Growing Pains to existing attractions, will help draw people Growth in the beaches has caused con- out of Washington, D.C. and into northern cern for some. Commissioner Susan Shaw Calvert County. Small businesses in the beaches depend believes the municipalities, like the county itself, should have adequate public facilities on summer tourism, Frazer said. He intends ordinances, which would ensure additional to create an atmosphere to attract and keep homes are not built unless there are public local businesses. The Bay Harvest Fest and North facilities to accommodate the additional Beach’s involvement in Eat, Drink, Go Lopeople. In some states, builders are required cal are other activities that bring tourists to to study infrastructure and schools before the beaches. Persistent problems North Beach strugbuilding homes, often adding roads and classroom spaces along with homes to grow- gles with are flooding and a lack of parking. ing communities. Chesapeake Beach’s rapid The town used empty lots to create more growth since the 1980s has present day im- parking, and is talking to the Army Corps plications. Beach Elementary School is cur- of Engineers, Maryland Department of the rently under a redistricting study to alleviate Environment and the State Highway Assoovercrowding, which costs taxpayer dollars ciation to control flooding at the north end and school resources. An adequate public of town, Frazer said. Chesapeake Beach has “a million facilities plan would have limited growth so the public schools could keep up and expand things” going on in the future, Wahl said. Beach Elementary School to accommodate The town is in the midst of upgrading the water and sewerage treatment facility with growth in Chesapeake Beach, Shaw said. Wahl doesn’t see the redistricting as a nutrient removing technology. Plans are question of adequate public facilities. No- in place to replace and upgrade the bridge body could have predicted the beaches would over Fishers Creek. The current bridge is become such a popular destination for young inadequate for the amount of traffic gofamilies. Nearby elementary schools have ing over it and bottlenecks frequently. The unused classroom space, and moving stu- planned replacement will have lanes for through traffic, a turning lane and space dents into them is a simple matter. “The town doesn’t build schools,” he for bikers and pedestrians. It will be tallsaid, adding an adequate public facilities plan er and the supports angled differently to “would give up planning and zoning author- make the bridge more navigable for boatity to the county if we’re holding growth be- ers on the creek. The State Highway Administration cause they’re doing nothing.” Chesapeake Beach’s population went will award contracts for the project in the from approximately 2,000 in 1985 to 5,500 next year, Wahl said, and he expects the new in 2010, Wahl said. The growth allowed bridge to be complete and open for business Chesapeake Beach to construct amenities, in 2017. Like Frazer, Wahl seeks to bring toursuch as the water park, which benefit the enists and business to the beaches. He wants to tire county. An adequate public facilities plan work with the town council to create incenwouldn’t make sense for North Beach, Frazer tives to open and stay in Chesapeake Beach. For more information about North said. The town’s population has remained roughly the same since he became mayor Beach, visit www.ci.north-beach.md.us. For and, with Anne Arundel County to the north, more information about Chesapeake Beach, the bay to the east, Calvert County to the west visit www.chesapeake-beach.md.us. and Chesapeake Beach to the south, North sarahmiller@countytimes.net Beach has little room to expand.
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Punishment Maryland State Police Blotter Possession of Drugs: On June 4 at 12:41 a.m., Trooper First Class Esnes stopped a vehicle on Rt. 4 at Plum Point Rd. in Huntingtown for traffic violations. Shawn M. J. Spicer, 24 of Owings, was found to be in possession of drugs for which he did not have a prescription. Spicer was arrested and incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center. Possession of Marijuana and Drug Paraphernalia: On June 4 at 11:33 p.m., Trooper First Class Esnes stopped a vehicle on Rt. 4 at Ball Rd. in St. Leonard for traffic violations. Leon D. Coleman III, 18 of Waldorf, was found to be in possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. He was arrested and incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center. Burglary and Tampering With Motor Vehicle: On June 5 at 2:08 a.m., Corporal Stern responded to the 1800 block of Oriole Way in St. Leonard for a reported burglary. An unlocked garage and unlocked vehicle were entered however, nothing was stolen. Investigation continues. Unauthorized Use of Motor Vehicle: On June 5 at 9:25 p.m., Trooper Rowe responded to the 400 block of Main St. in Prince Frederick for a reported vehicle theft. The victim reported that he loaned his vehicle to Stephen M. Steele and Amber L. Grosse. The vehicle was not returned and was later recovered in Anne Arundel County by the Annapolis Police Department. Charges are pending against Steele and Grosse. Possession of Marijuana: On June 9 at 1:24 a.m., Trooper First Class Sorenson stopped a vehicle on Rt. 4 at Chaneyville Rd. in Owings for traffic violations. A strong odor of marijuana was detected inside the vehicle. A search revealed that Darlo C. Morales, 47 of Prince Frederick, was in possession of marijuana. He was arrested and transported to the MSP Barrack in Prince Frederick for processing. Theft from Vehicle: On June 8 at 8:50 a.m., Trooper First Class West responded to the 200 block of Tranquil Court in Prince Frederick for a reported theft. An unlocked vehicle was entered and cash was stolen. Investigation continues. Assault and Disorderly Conduct: On June 8 at 9:20 p.m., Trooper First Class Wiesemann responded to the Holiday Inn in Solomons for a reported assault. Brian M. Heck Jr., 39 of Alaska allegedly assaulted a female patron of the bar. During the investigation, Heck became disorderly and was arrested. He was incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.
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Sheriff’s Blotter The following information is compiled directly from publicly released police reports.
During the week of June 3 through June 9 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1546 calls for service throughout the community. Citizens with information on the following crimes or any criminal activity in Calvert County who wish to report it anonymously can now access the Calvert County Crime Solvers link through the Sheriff’s Office website. Go to http://www.co.cal.md.us/residents/safety/law/sheriff/ and click on the Crime Solvers link to leave an anonymous tip on-line. Information leading to the arrest and conviction of a suspect could result in a $1,000 reward.
Burglary Case #13-32339:
Two riding lawn mowers valued at $2300 were stolen from a barn near a residence in the 1600 block of Dalrymple Road in Sunderland sometime between May 26 and June 2. Dep. D. Roberts is investigating the theft of a green John Deere and a dark green Craftsman mower.
CDS Violation Case #13-32721:
On June 4 at 11:34 a.m. Dep. Y. Bortchevsky responded to the 8800 block of Chesapeake Avenue in North Beach for the report of a wanted subject evading apprehension. Bortchevsky observed the subject run behind St. Anthony’s Church and jump the fence. He exited his vehicle and told the subject Bowen to stop but he did not so a short foot pursuit ensued. Bortchevsky apprehended the subject on D Street in Chesapeake Beach. Russell Robert Bowen, 22 of Dunkirk, was arrested and charged with marijuana in sufficient quantity to indicate an intent to distribute and possession of a schedule II drug; cocaine, in sufficient quantity to indicate an intent to distribute. Bowen and another man had been observed in what appeared to be a suspected drug transaction just prior to the foot chase. Charges are pending against the other individual.
Disorderly Conduct Case #13-32884:
DFC W. Wells arrested Steven Ray McArthur, 19 of Lusby, on June 5 at 4:38 a.m. and charged him with disorderly conduct after McArthur was reported to have been arguing with customers at the Dash-In in Prince Frederick. McArthur had been doing the same thing at the Prince Frederick WaWa earlier in the day and had been warned by police to leave the area.
Disorderly Conduct Case #13-33102:
While on patrol on June 5 at 12:40 a.m. DFC D. Gatton was advised by a citizen that there was a disturbance in the parking lot of Captain Biggs in Chesapeake Beach. Upon arrival at the parking lot, DFC Gatton observed a female, later identified as Melisse Sheets, 39 of North Beach, screaming at a Sheets male while she was getting inside a vehicle. An owner of Captain Biggs was outside and informed Sheets she was not allowed on the property. Gatton attempted to question Sheets but she became confrontational toward Gatton and used profanity. While attempting to arrest Sheets for disorderly conduct, she repeatedly tried to bite the deputy. Sheets was placed inside a cage vehicle and transported to the detention center.
Theft from Vehicle Case #13-33120:
Someone stole several welding tanks from the bed of a truck parked at the Comfort Inn in Solomons overnight between June 5 and 6. The tanks were later located under a tree. A six pack of Coca-Cola was stolen. DFC A. Clas is investigating.
Burglary Case #13-33167:
A fast food restaurant site undergoing renovation in the Chapline Place Shopping Center in Prince Frederick was burglarized and tools were stolen from workmen sometime between 7:00 p.m. on June 5 and 10:00 a.m. on June 6. A Bosch jackhammer, miter saw, hand drills and other tools, altogether valued at $1100 were stolen. Cpl. G. Shrawder is investigating.
Burglary Case #13-33401: McArthur
CDS Violation Case #13-33100
On June 6 at 12:10 a.m. DFC J. Norton observed a vehicle partially in the woods with the engine running in the 2200 block of Adelina Road in Prince Frederick. Norton saw a male, later identified as Tristao Commodore, 35 of Lusby, standing at the rear of the vehicle stumbling while attempting to walk Commodore away from the vehicle. Norton could smell a strong chemical odor on Commodore. The car was locked but the engine was running. EMS on the scene were able to unlock the vehicle so the engine could be turned off. At that time, Norton detected a strong odor of phencyclidine (PCP). Commodore was found to be driving on a suspended license and had also taken the car he was driving without permission of the owner. Commodore was arrested and charged with possession of a schedule III drug; Phencyclidine, possession of marijuana in the amount less than 10 grams and unlawful use of a motor vehicle.
DFC J. Lord is investigating a burglary to a residence and shed in the 9000 block of Mary Ann Drive in Owings. Nothing appears to have been taken. The burglary occurred sometime between May 4 and June 7.
Theft from Vehicle Case #13-33485:
Sometime overnight between June 6 and 7 someone stole two Apple IPods valued at $300 from an unlocked vehicle in the 1400 block of Abbey Lane in Huntingtown. Dep. J. Migliaccio is investigating.
Destruction of Property 13-33573:
Nine residents in the Walnut Creek Subdivision in Huntingtown had their mailboxes and posts broken overnight between June 7 and 8 resulting in $750 in total damage. DFC N. Funchion is handling the investigation.
Burglary Case #13-33821:
Someone entered an unlocked garage in the 1200 block of Forest Road in St. Leonard overnight between June 8 and 9 and stole a Craftsman 134 piece tool set valued at $200. They then entered an unlocked vehicle in the driveway of the home and stole $60 in cash. Dep. W. Beisel is investigating.
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The Calvert Gazette runs complimentary obituaries as submitted by funeral homes and readers. We run them in the order we receive them. Any submissions that come to news@countytimes.net after noon on Mondays may run in the following week’s edition.
Samuel George Ellsworth Bowers III “Sambo”, 29 Samuel George Ellsworth Bowers III “Sambo”, 29, of Lusby, Md. died Friday May 31. Born April 9, 1984 in Price Frederick he was the son of Samuel Bowers Jr. of Lusby and Laura (Sprague) Haynes, of Swanton, Md. He is also survived by grandmother, Naomi Bowers, Hudson, of Fla., and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins that he was very close with. He was predeceased by grandparents Samuel Bowers Sr., Hudson, Fla., and Victor and Ernestine Sprague of Lusby. Sambo graduated from Patuxent High School in 2002. He was working as a roofer after having worked for over a decade in marine construction. He loved working and playing on the water, being outdoors, hunting, fishing, camping, and football. Friends will be received on Saturday June 15, 12 p.m., at Driftwood Beach of the Chesapeake Ranch Estates in Lusby.
Ernest Hilliard, 89 Ernest Hilliard, 89, of Dunkirk, Md. passed away June 2 at Prince George’s Hospital in Cheverly, MD. He was born January 9, 1924 in Bell, Fla. to Clarence and Lila (Philman) Hilliard. Ernest operated bulldozers on the road crew until enlisting in the United States Army on February 20, 1943 at Camp Blending, Fla. He served as a cook in northern France and the Rhineland. He received the European, African, Middle Eastern Theatre Ribbon, two bronze battle stars and the Good Conduct Medal. When back in the U.S., he met Clara Louise Suthard at a dance in the Washington, D.C. area. While he was recovering from an injury in Georgia, he sent Louise a train ticket to come visit him. They were then married in Buckhead, Ga. on February 2, 1945. Ernest was honorably discharged from the Army on September 19, 1945, and he and Clara moved to Hillside, Md. He was then employed as an auto
mechanic at Willy’s of Washington. He later became the service manager and worked at several car dealerships over the years, and eventually worked for the federal government as a welder. He also served as a parttime sheriff’s deputy in the late sixties and early seventies. In 1947, Ernest and Louise had their first child, Brenda. Brenda grew up to marry Norman Mooney and give them five grandchildren, who in turn gave 15 great-grandchildren and two great-greatgrandchildren. In 1960, they had their son, David. Throughout the years, Ernest enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his family, especially cooking for them. Over the years he eventually got involved with David in the antique fire truck hobby. In 1984, he joined Orlean V.F.D. in Fauquier County, Va., where he helped with fundraising and cooking for dinners. Since 2001, he was also a member of the Hillside V.F.D. auxiliary and worked tirelessly to try to preserve that organization. Years ago he was very active in the Bradburn Methodist Church in District Heights, Md., providing the cooking for countless Easter sunrise breakfasts, Mother’s day dinners and other meals. In 1986, he moved his family to Dunkirk, Md. and has resided on Chaney Road ever since. Ernest was preceded in death by his wife, Louise in 2004 and his daughter, Brenda in 2002 and siblings Inez Osteen, Meva Lee Moratto, and Shirley and CL Hilliard. He is survived by a son David E. Hilliard of Dunkirk and a son-in-law Norman Mooney and wife Gail of St. James City, Fla. Also surviving are grandchildren, Norman Douglas Mooney, Jr. and wife Virginia of Dunkirk, Roger Matthew Mooney and wife Tina of Dunkirk, Philip Wayne Mooney and wife Amanda of Sunderland, Mark Andrew Mooney and wife Joy of Dunkirk and Beth Louise Herrin and husband JR of Owings; great-grandchildren Samantha Louise Mooney Ryan and husband Matthew of Sidney, Ohio, Norman Douglas Mooney III, Tyler Edward Railey, Emily Brook, Jessica Marie, Jacob Leroy Mooney, all of Dunkirk, Philip Richard Mooney of Sunderland, Roger “Matthew” Mooney, Jr. of Dunkirk, Cassandra Mildred Mooney of Sunderland, Madison Haley Mooney of Dunkirk, Kaitlyn Adele Mooney of Sunderland, Mark “Andrew” Mooney of Dunkirk, Olivia Grace and Elijah Richard Herrin, both of Owings; and great-great-grandchildren Matthew “Kyle” Ryan III and Savannah Louise Ryan, both of Sidney, Ohio.
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Dorothy Joyce “Joy” Ramsey, age 74, of Huntingtown, Md. passed away May 14 at University of Maryland Hospital in Baltimore. She was born in Washington, DC on November 13, 1938 to John and Mary Frances (Mockabee) Buscher. Joy was raised by her mother and stepfather James Jones and attended DC public schools. On January 23, 1958 she married Milton L. Ramsey, Jr. After their marriage, the couple resided at Green Acres Farm in Port Republic, Md. Joy was a past president of the Lady Elks Lodge 2620 and a member of the Gaston Resort Community in Lake Gaston, N.C. She enjoyed playing cards, games on her laptop, crafting and spending time with her family, she and her sister Darlene Bowen were inseparable. She also enjoyed her dogs Mickey and Scooby and her cat Lucas. Joy was preceded in death by her parents, stepfather, twin children Harry and Barry Ramsey, husband Milton L. Ramsey, Jr., and sister Darlene Bowen. Surviving are three children, Deborah A. Sutton and her husband Joseph, Jr. of Huntingtown, James L. Ramsey of Prince Frederick and Falls Church, Va. and Milton L. Ramsey III and his wife Nancy of Prince Frederick; five grandsons Mark Ramsey of Prince Frederick, Justin Ramsey and his wife Katrina Jones of Chesapeake Beach, Steven Ramsey of Washington, D.C., Robert Ramsey and Thomas Ramsey, both of Prince Frederick; four great grandsons Joshua, Nicholas, Hunter and Wyatt Ramsey; a brother John Wesley Buscher and his wife Della of Berkley Springs, W.Va. and several nieces and nephews including Tammy Comber and Terry McKeaver and great niece Kristina McKeaver.
Sarah A. Reehl, 25, of Greenbelt, formerly of Lusby, Md. passed away on June 3. Sarah was born on January 22, 1988 in Aberdeen, Scotland, to Geoffrey and Pauline Reehl. Sarah was a graduate of Patuxent River High School, graduating in 2005. After high school she went on to the University of Maryland, College Park, and graduated in 2010. Sarah had many interests and hobbies, but she found great pleasure in the art of mathematics, she loved to solve complicated math problems. She also loved everything science fiction from books and movies to television. Sara is survived by her parents Geoffrey and Pauline Reehl, of Port Republic, Md.; her twin sister Kelsie Reehl, of Leesburg, Va.; and brother Zachary Reehl, of Port Republic. She is also survived by her grandparents, Chris Reehl, of Fountain Valley, Calif., and Judith Grant of Port Republic, Md. The family received relatives and friends on Friday June 7 at the Rausch Funeral Home, Port Republic from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. A funeral service will follow at 2:30 p.m. Interment was held at the Chesapeake Highlands Memorial Gardens on Saturday, June 8 at 10 a.m. Contributions made in the memory of Sarah can be sent to The Autism Project, P.O. Box 1518, North Beach, Md. 20714. Arrangements provided by the Rausch Funeral Home of Port Republic, Md.
Eugene David Long, 95 Eugene David Long, 95, of Montgomery Village formally of Lusby, Md. passed way on June 2 at his home. He was born on January 31, 1918 in Washington DC to the late Franklin S. and Addie Wagner Long. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Estelle J. Long. He his early years, Eugene was a very talented gymnast. He served in the Army during WWII and received an honorable discharge in 1945 at the rank of sergeant. He worked for Washington Gas Co. and after retirement he built a house and moved to Lusby on Helens Creek, where he loved to fish and crab. He also enjoyed golfing, and spent much time at Chesapeake Hills Golf Club where he made many friends. Eugene is survived by a brother, Herbert L. Long who lives in Lanham, Md. and a few nieces and nephews. The family received friends on Tuesday June 11 from 11:30 to 12:30 p.m. at the Rausch Funeral Home, 4405 Broomes Island Road, Port Republic, Md. where services will follow at 12:30 p.m. Interment will be at 3 p.m. in Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, Md. with military honors.
George Herbert Burdette, age 84 George Herbert Burdette, age 84, of Huntingtown, Md. passed away June 8 at Calvert Memorial Hospital, Prince Frederick. He was born May 6, 1929 in Washington, DC to Edward Fisher and Birdie Virginia (Sturgess) Burdette. George was raised in Montgomery County, Md. and attended Clarksburg Schools. He enlisted in the United States Army on May 15, 1946 and served as a medical aid until being discharged on November 5, 1947. George married Clara Penley at Suitland Baptist Church on November 3, 1950. The couple resided in Prince George’s County and relocated to Huntingtown in 1996. He was employed as the manager of Detroit Glass Company in Washington until retiring in 1987. George was an avid boater and fisherman. He enjoyed restoring trucks, cars, tractors and lawn equipment. He was liked by everyone, always there for you and made you laugh. He will be truly missed by those who knew and loved him. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Robert F. Burdette and sister Margaret A. Armas. Surviving are his beloved wife of 62 years Clara J. Burdette; five children Karen Hudson and her husband Dave of Avenue, Md., George “Larry” Burdette and his wife Karen of Piney Point, Md., Virginia “Ginny” Tucker of Shady Side, Md., Ernest Burdette of Mayo, Md. and Julie Jenkins and her husband Thurmond “TJ” of Denton, Md.; 13 grandchildren and four great grandchildren; a brother Walter D. Burdette and his wife Hazel of St. John’s Island, S.C. and sisters Ella L. Williams of Lusby, Md. and Barbara E. Burdette of Leonardtown, Md.
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Calvert County to Hold Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day The Calvert County Department of Public Works, Division of Solid Waste, will host a household hazardous waste collection day on Saturday, June 22, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Appeal Landfill at 401 Sweetwater Road in Lusby. The event will give Calvert County residents the opportunity to safely dispose of hazardous substances free of charge. During the collection day, a licensed contractor will collect household hazardous waste for proper disposal. Collection is limited to Calvert County residents only and proof of residency is required. Waste from commercial businesses is prohibited. This service ensures that Calvert County meets all state and federal requirements with regard to the safe collection of household hazardous waste.
Hazardous waste commonly found in the home includes materials such as oil-based paints, gasoline, gas/oil mix, pool chemicals, solvents, fertilizers, prescription drugs, explosives and other items usually labeled with the words “TOXIC,” “DANGER,” “POISON” or “WARNING.” These items should be separated from regular household trash and disposed of in an environmentally friendly way. Latex paint, however, is not hazardous and will not be accepted at the event. Latex paint may be thrown out with regular trash once it has dried. Small amounts of latex paint can be left to dry in an open can. Larger amounts can be combined with oil absorbent, kitty litter or paint hardener until it is hard.
County residents may drop off trash, recyclables and certain other materials at customer convenience centers and the Appeal Landfill, including motor oil and oil filters, antifreeze, batteries, cooking oil and various types of light bulbs. Hazardous waste collection days are held four times a year in Calvert County – one Saturday in March and September at the Mt. Hope Community Center and one Saturday in June and November at the Appeal Landfill. For more information, call the Calvert County Department of Public Works, Division of Solid Waste, at 410-326-0210 or visit the Calvert County website at www.co.cal. md.us/hazardouswaste for a full listing of materials accepted.
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Senior Citizen News SENIOR LIVING Take a Trip to a Museum Enjoy a day at the Newseum, Tuesday, July 2. The Newseum will immerse you in the world’s greatest news stories. It is an experience that blends five centuries of news history with up-to-the-second technology and hands-on exhibits. Lunch will be provided by Wolfgang Puck Catering. The $62 fee includes transportation, entrance fee and lunch. Call the Office on Aging at 410-535-4606 or 301-855-1170 for more information. Senior Arts Competition News Congratulations to all of the winners in this year’s Senior Arts competition! The winner of this year’s People’s Choice Award is JoAnn Kalb for her piece, Crabby Bay Lady. The Best in Division winners are: Fiber Arts, Carol Mastrostefano; Two Dimensional, Frank Brooks; Paper Art, Faye Brookman; Hand Crafts, Heather Landis; Three Dimensional, Harry Knott; Ceramics, Grace Palmer. The Arts Council Grand Prize winner is Hung Chang. We would like to thank the 2013 judges: Pat Dinota, Rane Franklin, Joan Kilmon, and Judy McWilliams. We would also like to thank the Arts Council of Calvert County, and the Senior Councils of Calvert Pines, North Beach, and Southern Pines Senior Centers for their support. Calvert Pines Senior Center (CPSC) Spend an evening out at Dinner and a Movie, Thursday, June 20, 5 p.m. Enjoy a baked ziti dinner and the movie Cocoon. Must pre-register. Fee: $5 Listen to “joyful noise” at Gos-
pel Songfest II, Friday, June 21, 12 noon. There will be gospel music performed by your fellow seniors. Lunch reservations required. North Beach Senior Center (NBSC) Want to try something new? Check out a these great classes! Scribblers is a creative writing group that meets the first and third Thursday of each month. Knifty Knitters and Fiber Crafters is a knitting, crocheting, quilting and crafting class. Call the center for meeting times. The Cooking Club is an opportunity to taste and share new recipes and meets the third Friday of each month. Southern Pines Senior Center (SPSC) Come to Afternoon at the Movies, Wednesday, June 19, 1 p.m. Enjoy the touching and thought-provoking movie, Gran Torino, starring Clint Eastwood as an aging father and Korean War Vet. Popcorn and soda will be served. Local Trip Enjoy a theatrical dining experience at Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament, Thursday, August 1. Costumed staff will serve lunch while we are entertained by spectacular horsemanship and pageantry. The $61 fee includes transportation, show and meal. EATING TOGETHER MENU Lunches are served to seniors aged 60-plus and their spouses through Title IIIC of the Older Americans Act. Contributions are suggested. For reservations or to cancel your reservations call: Calvert Pines Senior Center at 410-535-4606 or 301-855-1170, North Beach Senior Center at 410-
257-2549, or Southern Pines Senior Center at 410-586-2748. Monday, June 17: Pasta Primavera, Tossed Salad, Bread, Cottage Cheese, Peaches Tuesday, June 18: Chicken Rotisserie, Rice, Oriental Vegetables, Lima Beans, Bread, Fresh Fruit Wednesday, June 19: Tuna Salad Sandwich, Potato Salad, Veggies w/ Dip, Strawberries, Shortcake Thursday, June 20: Meat Lasagna, Tossed Salad, Italian Green Beans, Italian Bread, Pineapple Friday, June 21: BBQ Chicken, Baked Beans, Cole Slaw, Cornbread, Peaches, Ice Cream
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Auction Raises $8,000 for Libraries By Sarah Miller Staff Writer The Calvert Library Foundation pulled in resources from all over the county to contribute to the first ever Calvert Library Foundation Gala Art Auction to benefit Calvert County libraries. and, with a revenue of more than $8,000 and counting, it was a success, according to foundation president Kip At Lee. “It’ll get some good stuff for the library,” At Lee said.
The fundraiser comes on the heels of a large effort to provide funds for the new Calvert Library Southern Branch in Solomons, culminating in a $239,000 donation to furnish and equip the new library. “Events like the Art Auction provide opportunities for the generous citizens of Calvert County to make this level of excellence in library services possible,” At Lee said. The foundation owes the success of the evening to many donors, At Lee said. Production, Chesapeake Adventures Sport Fishing, Deborah E. Watson, Maertens
Rick Brandwein of Arin Ross Auctions was the evening’s auctioneer.
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Fine Jewelry and Gifts, Senator Thomas V. Mike Miller, Jr., Perigeaux Vineyards and Winery, Port of Call Fine Wine and Spirits, Dickinson Jewelers, Robert Tinari Photography, Scalped Salon and Spa and World Gym Prince Frederick were among the auction item donors. Dunkirk Florist and Gifts, Striegel and Buchheister, Attorneys, A Second Season, Salsaritas Catering, Little Protégés Early Learning Center, Medart Galleries, All Saints Episcopal Church, Sheldon Seidel, D.D.S., M.S., Orthodontist, Sue and Steve Kullen, Maertens Fine Jewelry and Gifts, Scalped Salon & Spa, The Wheel Clothing, Chesapeake Grill and Deli, Chesapeake
Beach, Resort and Spa, and World Gym all helped advertise the event. Blondie’s Baking Company, Canards Catering and Event Production, Du Paul’s Catering and Gourmet, Dream Weaver Events and Catering, Fiesta Bar and Grill, Hardesty Haven Catering, Jerry’s Place Seafood Restaurant, Mama Lucia Restaurant, McWhirter’s Scottish Oat Cakes, Perigeaux Vineyards and Winery, Saphron Restaurant and Stoney’s Seafood House provided catering for the reception. Jazz trio Cellar Notes provided the entertainment for the evening. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
Carnival Raises Awareness By Kimberly Alston Contributing Writer Despite the weather, the fourth annual Karsyn’s Karnival brought out hundreds of people to celebrate and support 4-year-old Karsyn Sloan and other chil-
dren living with Down Syndrome, as well as members of the community looking for a family friendly activity on a Saturday morning. Karsyn’s Karnival was held Saturday, June 8, and featured several hand crafted games, face painting, a petting zoo, pony rides, dances, a DJ and multiple sponsors including Bruster’s ice
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History in the Present By Kimberly Alston Contributing Writer
As part of the 150-year commemoration of the Battle at Gettysburg, College of Southern Maryland President Bradley Gottfried, has partnered with several reenactors in attempts to recreate this significant battle. Dr. Gottfried has published several books in relation to the Civil War. His latest, “The Maps of Gettysburg: The Gettysburg Campaign, June 3 to July 13, 1863,” was essential in preparation for the reenactment, as it highlighted the routes taken in the original war. In a CSM press release earlier this month, Gottfried said “I had a strong interest in the war but I just didn’t get it, I couldn’t visualize what happened there.” During the presentation, Gottfried hopes to get a true visual representation of the soldiers in the original battle and “understand their sacrifices”. In his research on the Civil War, Gottfried visited the battlefields several times. Between studying what other researchers College of Southern Maryland President Bradley Gottfried have said on the matter, talking to the men that were actually there and having a true visual of the topography itself, he is able to “weave it all together.” He believes that through his work, the writings and the reenactment he is honoring those that served all those years ago. Gottfried was honored that his work was used as a tool in the reenactment. His books were used as textbooks and “base battle scenario planning,” according to Blue Gray Alliance Media Coordinator, Kris Shelton. The books gives detailed maps in which people can see “where this regiment started, where it engaged the enemy and what happened,” Gottfried said. The reenactment, he said, allows people to see what took place in a short period of time in a way that makes sense. The battle reenactment is taking place two miles from the Gettysburg National Military Park. Information about the battle can be found at www.bluegraygettysburg. com. news@countytimes.net
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Entertainment Calendar Thursday, June 13 • Dave Norris DB McMillan’s (23415 Three Notch Road, California) – 6 p.m.
Better than a Picnic in the Park By Kimberly Alston Contributing Writer
• The Piranhas Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 8:30 p.m. • The Justin Myles Experience Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 7:30 p.m.
Friday, June 14 • The Craze Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 8:30 p.m.
From Broadway tunes to music from the 1960s, Our Lady Star of the Sea in Solomons will have it all during the first ever Music on the Steps, starting June 21 at 7 p.m. Music on the Steps is a summer time community event taking place every Friday night until August 9 from 7 to 8 p.m. on the lawn at Our Lady Star of the Sea, in which local musicians come to showcase their talent for the entertainment of the community. Event Coordinator Rev. Msgr. Michael Wilson said that he wanted to have an event out on the lawn on a beautiful summer evening were people could relax, have a picnic and enjoy music that
• HydraFx The Green Door (18098 Point Lookout Rd, Park Hall) – 9 p.m. • DJ Dave Vera’s White Sands Beach Club (1200 White Sands Drive, Lusby) – 7 p.m. • Ed Golden Group Anthony’s Bar and Grill (10371 Southern Maryland Blvd, Dunkirk) – 9 p.m. • Virgil Cain The Blue Dog Saloon and Restaurant (7940 Port Tobacco Road, Port Tobacco) – 8 p.m. Patuxent Voices
included the whole community, not just school and church attendees. “I just called them up and asked for help,” Rev. Wilson said, when asked how he was able to obtain the artists that he did. To spark interest in the event, the first artist will be a professional DJ, but after that, he said, the artists are just local members of the community. No performer, except the DJ, is paid for their appearances. Performers are free to advertise themselves, by selling CDs or handing out business cards, throughout the night. Rev. Wilson believes the event will be beneficial for the entire community. Visitors may want to listen and then travel down to one of the restaurants in the area. Everyone is welcome to attend and entry is free of charge. Food and drink is available for a small fee. “Or, they could bring a blanket and picnic basket dinner with them,” Father Mike said. For more information, visit olss. org. news@countytimes.net
Event Specifics June 21- DJ with 60’s Music June 28-Ben Connelly, local restaurant entertainer July 12- Don Thieme and Friends, Broadway music and more July 19- Solomons United Methodist Praise Team, Christian band July 26- Wade Coffey and Kevin Cofod, Guitarists both classical and contemporary August 9- Patuxent Voices, all-female a capella group
Saturday, June 15 • Four of a Kind Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 8:30 p.m. • David Flood Dennis Point Marina & Campground (46555 Dennis Point Way, Drayden) – 6 p.m. • Creole Gumbo Jazz Band The Westlawn Inn (9200 Chesapeake Avenue, North Beach) – 7:30 p.m. • Juneteenth Festival Freedom Park - 1744 S. Coral Place, Lexington Park) – 12 p.m. • HydraFX The Tavern (4975 St. Leonard Rd Saint Leonard) – 9 p.m. • Ed Crowley and the Slowpokes Anthony’s Bar and Grill (10371 Southern Maryland Blvd, Dunkirk) – 9 p.m. • Mark Leadmon Memorial Concert Grace Chapel Ministries (39245 Chaptico Road) – 6:30 p.m. • Angie Miller Running Hare Vineyard (150 Adelina Road Prince Frederick) – 12 p.m. • Miles From Clever Cryer’s Back Road Inn (22094 Newtowne Neck Road, Leonardtown) – 9 p.m. • No Green Jelly Beenz The Green Turtle (98 Solomons Island Rd., South Prince Frederick) – 9 p.m. Blvd, Port Tobacco) – 9 p.m.
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• Calvert Marine Museum 14200 Solomons Island Rd S, Solomons, The museum is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $7 for adults, $6 for seniors and military with valid I.D., and $2 for children ages 5 – 12; children under 5 and museum members are always admitted free. For more information about the museum, upcoming events, or membership, visit the website at www.calvertmarinemuseum.com or call 410326-2042. Become a fan on Facebook.
• “Shocking the Conscience: A Reporter’s Account of the Civil Rights Movement” Signing Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H.G. Trueman Road, Solomons, – 12 p.m. From freedom rides ending in Birmingham, Ala., to interviewing Emmett Till’s mother and covering the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, Simeon Booker has seen it all during his more than 50 years in journalism. Booker will be signing copies of his new novel, “Shocking the Conscience: A Reporter’s Account of the Civil Rights Movement,” at the Calvert Library Southern Branch.
• Sea Squirts Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Rd S, Solomons 10:30 to 11 a.m. Animal Babies – Who’s My Momma? A free drop-in program for tots. • Summer Reading Kickoff at Calvert Library Calvert Library Twin Beaches, 6 30 p.m. Calvert Library Fairview Branch, 7 p.m. Dig into reading! Kids dig books so get Summer Reading started with a great kickoff the second week of June at your favorite branch of Calvert Library. Families will enjoy this interactive evening of stories, activities and songs excavating the wonders found digging into the underground world of books. Registration recommended for the date that fits your family’s schedule: programs are accessible to individuals with disabilities. • Sharkfest 2013 Calvert Marine Museum, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Calvert Marine Museum will once again highlight the ultimate apex predator of the marine world during Sharkfest 2013. Regular museum admissions applies, CMM members are free.
Friday, June 14 • Flag Day Ceremony American Legion Post 206, 7 p.m. Stallings-Williams American Legion Post 206 will conduct its Annual Flag Day Ceremony at the Post. All members and the general public are invited to attend. For more information call 301-855-6466 or visit www. ALPost206.org.
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• Father’s Day Fling Annmarie Garden, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. An interactive event that adds laughter, color, and most importantly, fun – the perfect way to celebrate Dad! Families of any size (really any size and makeup for that matter) are challenged to build their own catapults and use them to hurl paint at a large canvas. Dress for a mess, construct catapults, slingshots, paint rockets, and utilize a variety of unique materials to make your creation! Each family will take home a catapult, a large canvas painting, and some rather colorful children! Payment and registration are required in advance - $65 for members/per family; $75 for non-members/ per family. Payment includes admission to the Arts Building, Car Show, and art supplies (paint, canvas, and wood materials). Gather your dads, grandfathers, uncles, as well as your moms, grandmothers, sisters, aunts, friends, children, and babies to celebrate ‘dad’. Lunch will be available for purchase or bring your own! Call 410-3264640 or visit www.annmariegarden.org for detailed information • Eat, Drink, Go LOCAL Bay Avenue, North Beach, noon to 6 p.m. The Town of North Beach is excited to announce the 3rd Annual Eat•Drink•Go LOCAL will be held on Bay Avenue. Entry into Eat•Drink•Go LOCAL is free of charge, and attendees can shop the market and enjoy artisans and craft vendors, live local music and purchase locally-sourced dishes from restaurants throughout the day. The tasting pass is $25 and $20 if purchased in
advance. With the tasting pass, patrons receive a stemless tasting glass and samples of Maryland wine from dozens of local wineries. Click here for further information and to purchase advance passes. • Installation of Officers American Legion Post 206, 4 p.m. Stallings-Williams American Legion Post 206 officers for the upcoming year will be installed. All members, family, and friends are encouraged to attend. For information call 301-855-6466. www.ALPost206.org.
Sunday, June 16 • Father’s Day Brunch Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Rd S, Solomons 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 5 to 6:30 p.m. Cruises onboard the William B. Tennison. Dads love being out on the water; it’s a perfect way to say ‘You’re the best!’ Preregistration for either cruise required. Call 410-326-2042 ext. 41. • What Not To Wear 10515 Mackall Rd, St. Leonard, 2 p.m. Costume historian Ann Wass will present a talk titled “In the Neatest and Most Fashionable Manner Women’s and Children’s Clothing in the U.S. 1810-1815.” This is the second installment of Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum’s War of 1812 bicentennial program, “Federal Fashions: Talks on Historic Clothing.” Wass will use replica clothing to illustrate everyday and formal dress in the early 19th century. Come learn the fashion do’s and don’ts of the early 1800s • Special Father’s Day Breakfast American Legion Post 206, Route 260, 8 to 11 a.m. Honor Dad by starting off the day with a special breakfast featuring Chef Charlotte’s waffles with strawberries and cream, sausage, scrapple, bacon, scrambled eggs, home fries, biscuits, fruit and chipped beef. Hosted by the American Legion Auxiliary in the upper level Dining Hall in Chesapeake Beach. Open to the public. Adult admission is $12, kids 6-12 are $6 and kids under 6 are free. Bloody Marys will be available for a nominal charge. For information call 301855-6466 or visit www.ALPost206.org.
Monday, June 17 • Calvert Eats Local Calvert Library, Prince Frederick, 7 p.m. Encourage local agriculture, discover ways to eat locally, and share resources, energy, and good ideas for great food. • Own Your Own Typing Charlotte Hall Library, 2 p.m. Hunt and peck no more! Learn typing basics including hand placement and proper techniques using an online program that incorporates exercises and games. For ages 7 and up. Registration required. For more information, call 301-884-2211 or visit www. stmalib.org.
Tuesday, June 18 • Twin Beaches: Together for Youth meeting Northeast Community Center in Chesapeake Beach, 7 to 8:30 p.m. A “Twin Beaches: Together for Youth” meeting will be held; sponsored by the Beaches Together for Youth Collaborative Group. Northern Calvert County organizations interested in attracting youth to their services (such as dance classes, acting classes, day cares, scouting etc.) will network and share their upcoming calendars. All attendees will be offered a free booth at a “Family Fun Fair” planned for August 2013 in Chesapeake Beach, Maryland at the Northeast Community Center. All interested businesses or organizations are welcome and encouraged to attend. For more information, contact Marie Andrews marieandrews@ comcast.net.
Thursday, June 20 • Family Night Performance Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Rd S, Solomons, 7 p.m. Performance by Super Magic Man starring Reggie Rice, D.C.’s two-time Comedy Magician of the Year. This family show is a high energy, magic production that is filled with amazing slight of hand, high jinx, audience participation and comedy in the museum auditorium. Admission is $4 per person at the door, cash or check.
Library Events Friday, June 14 • On Pins & Needles Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick) – 1 to 4 p.m. Bring your quilting, needlework, knitting, crocheting, or other project for an afternoon of conversation and shared creativity. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862
• Brain Games: Mahjongg, Scrabble & more Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick) – 12 to 3 p.m. Want to learn Mahjongg? Hope to make your Scrabble skills killer? Games are a great way to keep your brain sharp while having fun! 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862
• “Shocking the Conscience: A Reporter’s Account of the Civil Rights Movement” Signing Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H.G. Trueman Road, Solomons, – 12 p.m. Saturday, June 15 From freedom rides ending in Birmingham, Ala., to interviewing Emmett Till’s • Interview Skills One-on-One mother and covering the assassination of Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 President John F. Kennedy, Simeon Booker Costley Way, Prince Frederick) – 9 a.m. has seen it all during his more than 50 years in journalism. Booker will be signing copies to 12 p.m. Sharpen your interview skills with of his new book, “Shocking the Conscience: an HR professional from Microsoft. A Reporter’s Account of the Civil Rights Please register for a one-hour session. Movement,” at the Calvert Library Southern Branch. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862
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• Calvert Eats Local Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick) – 7 to 8:30 p.m. Encourage local agriculture, discover ways to eat locally, and share resources, energy, and good ideas for great food! 410535-0291 or 301-855-1862
• Book Discussion Calvert Library Fairview Branch (Rt. 4 and Chaneyville Road, Owings) 2 to 3:30 p.m. “Room: A Novel” by Emma Donoghue is a tale at once shocking, riveting, exhilarating-a story of unconquerable love in harrowing circumstances, and of the diamond-hard bond between a mother and her child. 410-257-2101
Tuesday, June 18 • Board of Trustees Meeting Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick) – 2 to 5 p.m. Calvert Library Board of Trustees monthly meeting. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862
Thursday, June 20 • Resume and Cover Letter Workshop Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick) – 1 to 3 p.m. Need help with your resume? Join job counselor Sandra Holler in a small group to learn what makes a strong resume and cover letter. If you have one started, bring it with you so editing can happen on the spot. Please register. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862
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