Gazette Calvert
May 22, 2014
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The Rotary Club of Prince Frederick awarded scholarships five $2,000 scholarships to students preparing to go into college.
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Five soldiers had a chance to spend a day away from the hospital fishing on the Miss Regina II with Captain Robbie Robinson on May 20.
Gov. Martin O’Malley’s veto of a bill that would have halted a major wind turbine project off Somerset County’s shore to protect radar testing operations at Patuxent River Naval Air Station could be a serious blow to local economic prosperity, elected officials fear.
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Republican Forum Gives Candidates a Chance to Speak Up By Sarah Miller Staff Writer All Republican party candidates were give a chance to talk about the upcoming elections and give their soapbox speeches during the May 15 Calvert County Republican forum. Candidates were asked by moderator Cal Steuart to follow the “11th commandment – thou shalt not speak ill of fellow Republicans” and given between one and three minutes to talk about their The forum was sponsored by the Calvert County Republican Central Committee, with support from the Re-
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publican Women of Calvert County, the Republican Women Leaders of Calvert, the Republican Women of Southern Calvert and the Republican Men’s Club. Candidates not facing opposition in the upcoming primary got one minute to speak their piece. State senator, delegate and Board of County Commissioners candidates received more time and were required to answer one questions submitted by the audience. For more information, visit www. calvertgop.org.
Remembering Local Heroes Local EMS and volunteer firefighters gathered for the annual Fallen Hero Memorial at Chesapeake Highlands Memorial Gardens on Saturday, May 17. Family and friends were welcomed to a reception following the memorial.
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COUNTY NEWS Book Sale Raises More Than $2,000 for Calvert Library The Calvert Gazette
The Friends of Calvert Library (FOCL) Gently Used Spring Book Sale raised more than $2,000 to benefit Calvert County libraries. The FOCL serve as advocates for library programs and promote the library within the community. The group encourages the use of library services and provides financial support to the library by purchasing items that are not within the regular budget, according to the FOCL website. Membership in the FOCL is open to all individuals interested in helping the library.
Membership is $10 annually for individuals and $15 annually for families. The spring book sale is one of three hosted by the FOCL during the year. There is a fall sale, held on the sidewalk outside the Prince Frederick library, and a three-day winter book sale, held in the meeting rooms at the Prince Frederick library. Upcoming FOCL events include the fall used book sale on Sept. 13 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and the fall pub quiz on Nov. 14 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. For more information about the Friends of Calvert Library, visit folcalvert.org.
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Local Students Plant Fruits of Their Labor at Dominion Cove Point By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Students from Huntingtown High School and representatives from the National Aquarium in Baltimore came out to Dominion Cove Point on May 14 to plant beach grass. The students grew the grass, called Sweet Meadow Hay, from seed as part of the wetland nursery program. During the day at Dominion Cove Point, students planted grass, took water samples and participated in educational opportunities with staff from the National Aquarium. This is the third year the school has been involved in the beach grass program, according to Huntingtown High School teacher Jamie Rowder. Four years ago, she received an e-mail from the National Aquarium about a program raising and releasing terrapin turtles, which the school in still involved in. A year later, students got involved in the nursery wetland program, Rowder said. The school built a 10 by 10 foot pond which they use to rise grasses from seed, then transfer the adult plants to Dominion Cove Point every year. According to the National Aquarium
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website, “throughout the year, Aquarium Conservation staff members visit the classes to introduce lessons in environmental science that help to drive home the ecological importance of wetlands, and teach students about the positive impacts they can have on the Chesapeake Bay.� The classes involved at the Huntingtown High School nineth grade and advanced placement environmental science classes and a few biology classes, Rowder said. For more information about the wetland nursery program, visit www. aqua.org/care/conservation-initiatives/ wetland-nursery-program For more information about Huntingtown High School, visit hhsweb.calvertnet. k12.md.us. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
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COUNTY NEWS SBA Quizzes District 1 Candidates for Board of County Commissioners Ahead of Primary Primary candidates of District 1 for the Calvert County Board of County Commissioners met May 7 for a candidate forum with members of the Solomons Business Association (SBA) to present their views and platform. Offered during the SBA’s general business meeting as a member-only event, the forum featured candidates who will be included in the June 24 primary for the District 1 County Commissioner seat, Republicans Joe Chenelly, Gerald W. “Jerry” Clark and Mike Hart. “The forum was a success on many levels and we appreciate that these candidates took the time to meet with our members,” said SBA President Lisa Batchelor Frailey of Sail Solomons. “Generating the questions focused our SBA members on determining the priority issues for the Solomons business community, and we had an opportunity to personally meet the District 1 candidates and hear their ideas on the issues we presented.” This is the first candidate forum sponsored by the SBA, and it is among the benefits of membership that the business association in reaffirming its mission statement over the past two years has been enhancing. In promoting a thriving business community, the SBA has been expanding opportunities for networking, marketing, advocacy and professional development for its membership. “The Solomons Business Association is a successful and assertive group of professionals. We want to ensure stability for our town center, while enhancing our opportunities for growth of our businesses,” said SBA Vice President Chris McNelis of The McNelis Group and moderator for the forum. “Elected officials should know more about us and vice-versa, as we continue to enhance Solomons for ourselves, our patrons and future generations. This membersonly forum gave us insight, and will help our members elect the best county commissioner for the job.” Candidates responded to questions on their solutions for parking and traffic problems on Dowell Road and the C-1 area of Solomons Town Center, and for difficulties encountered by new businesses in acquiring permits and licensing. They were also asked their top priorities for additional funds that would be anticipated from the Dominion Cove Point LNG project if approved, and how these funds could impact Solomons businesses. The forum concluded with an opportunity for each candidate to address the membership to advise of their platforms and if elected, how they would assist businesses in the Solomons Town Center and support business growth. “It was an important event for us to gain a keener sense of the candidates and their positions as well as for the candidates to become more aware of the Solomons business community, and the issues of key importance to us,” Frailey said. Early voting begins June 12 for the Gubernatorial Primary Election, which will be June 24. Voter registration information is available at the Maryland State Board of Elections website at http://www.elections.state.md.us/voter_registration/index.html or the Calvert County Election Board website at http://www.co.cal.md.us/index.aspx?nid=154. SBA general meetings are the first Wednesday of each month. Signature events provided by the SBA include the Fourth of July fireworks, the Taste of Solomons and the Solomons Christmas Walk and Boat Parade. For information on the business association, benefits of membership as well as events, local shopping, dining and lodging, visit www. solomonsmaryland.com. Solomons Business Association Press Release
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Wounded Warriors Spend a Day on the Water By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Five soldiers had a chance to spend a day away from the hospital fishing on the Miss Regina II with Captain Robbie Robinson on May 20. This was the sixth year the soldiers went out for a fishing trip, according to American Legion Post 274 Commander John Tierno. The brought their catch of the day back to the American Legion in Lusby for an evening fish fry before going back to Walter Reed. Days like the one out fishing are part of the rehabilitation process, said Walter Reed Therapeutic Recreation Therapist Karen Noel. Injured soldiers need to get back into the community able to cope with physical, emotional, cognitive and social aspects, Noel said. Activities such as a day out fishing allow them to get out of the hospital and have a good time doing something they had fun doing before they were injured. If gives them a feeling of success and a chance to unwind, Noel
Averill Malone (US Navy), Kevin Klemick (US Army), Kenneth Butler (US Army), Justin Burdette (US Army) and Jason Smith (US Army) came down to Solomons Island for a day of fishing on the Miss Regina II.
said. All participants were referred by health professionals, she said. The trip was coordinated between the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, American Legion Post 274, American Legion Post 274 SAL Squadron and American Legion Post 274 Auxiliary. Jerry’s Subs and Pizza provided
lunch for the outing free of charge, Tierno said. Loch Weems, captain of the LochJaw, took a day out of his charter business to help out on the Miss Regina II for the day. This was the second time he has done so, Weems said. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
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Mass Support Rally for Dominion Cove Point Export Project Draws Nearly 1,000 Calvert and Nearby Residents
As proof of the broad community support enjoyed by the Cove Point LNG export project, nearly 1,000 residents of Calvert County and elsewhere in Southern Maryland gathered at the St. Leonard Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company in Calvert County Saturday, May 17, to show their support and learn about the environmental assessment just issued by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. “I want to tell you how inspiring it is to look out across this field and see nearly a thousand Southern Maryland friends and neighbors – let me repeat that, our Southern Maryland friends and neighbors – having a good time and showing support for our Cove Point project,” said Mike Frederick, vice president, LNG operations. “The opponents – the vast majority of whom are from out of the area and out of the state – don’t understand how much southern Maryland wants this project,” Frederick said. “This gathering dwarfs anything that opponents have been able to organize here. “This week we received the Environmental Assessment we have been awaiting from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. It clearly says that the Cove Point LNG export project can be built and operated safely and with no significant impact to the environment we have worked so hard to protect. “This event today is our way of saying “thank you” for your
unwavering support of the Dominion Cove Point Export Project.” Dominion Cove Point LNG Press Release
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The Calvert Gazette of $4.1m are also included in this budget. This budget includes a delayed step and a 0.5 percent cost of living adjustment (COLA) for county employees. The Board of Education (BOE) was given enough additional funding to provide the same pay increase to Calvert County Public School (CCPS) staff, said County Commissioner Susan Shaw. It is up to the BOE to distribute funds, she said. Interim Superintendent Nancy Highsmith and BOE President Eugene Karol spoke during public comment to thank the BOCC for continuing to fund CCSP above MOE and to request additional funding to compensate for the rising costs of health care. Also during public comment, College of Southern Maryland President Brad Gottfried came forward to request additional finding to help fund OPEB for CSM employees and to help the school reach out to local non-profit organizations. Sheriff Mike Evans asked for additional funding to hire more deputies. The BOCC is currently accepting public comment regarding the FY 2015 budget and is set to adopt the final budget in June. For more information, visit www.co.cal.md.us.
County Commissioners Considering $242.9 Million Budget By Sarah Miller Staff Writer The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) held a public hearing for the latest draft of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2015 budget, which will be in effect on July 1. The FY 2015 Commissioners General Fund budget of $242,922,582 is presented as structurally balanced, with a $5,862,640 use of prior year's fund balance for one-time. The use of fund balance is made up of $2.4m is for capital project pay-go costs, and $3.5m for funding the Other Post- Employment Benefits (OPEB) trust fund. This budget uses $1.5 million less fund balance than the FY 2015 Staff Recommended Budget presented in March
Calvert Credit Ratings Stay Strong The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) announces that three independent credit rating agencies have given Calvert County strong credit ratings due to the county’s consistently sound financial operations, strong reserves, conservative fiscal policies and growing economy. Fitch Ratings and Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services reaffirmed their highest AAA ratings. Moody’s Investors Service rating of Aa1 improved from stable to positive outlook. The ratings are assigned to Calvert County’s 2014 issue of consolidated public improvement bonds totaling $9.04 million and are reaffirmed for the county’s outstanding debt. Fitch Ratings noted that Calvert County continues to maintain a strong financial position with manageable long-term liabilities and strong credit fundamentals. The county’s strong socioeconomic factors such as a low unemployment rate and high income levels – ranging from 28 to 78 percent above state and national norms – continue to play a key role in maintaining a AAA rating. Standard & Poor’s Rating Services cited the following as the primary reasons for reaffirming the county’s AAA standing: an expanding local economy, strong income and property wealth, historically low unemployment rates and steady property tax base growth, strong finances, sound fiscal policies, conservative management practices and low debt with manageable additional capital needs guided by debt affordability guidelines. The report also notes, “The county’s business outlook appears to be very strong, highlighted by a number of significant economic development projects, including Dominion Resources Inc.’s multibillion-dollar liquefaction project.” Moody’s Investors Services Aa1 rating reflects “the county’s strong financial position, characterized by comprehensive fiscal policies and practices, healthy liquidity and reserves, and a low debt burden with rapid retirement of principal. The rating additionally considers the county’s affordable capital plan, sizeable tax base in proximity to major employment centers and solid resident wealth levels. The positive outlook reflects our view that the county is well positioned to maintain if not strengthen its credit profile in the near term given its continued high degree of financial flexibility, solid financial management, the recent stabilization of taxable property values and the expected substantial revenue benefits associated with the planned $3.8 billion Dominion Cove Point LNG export project.” “This news shows that Calvert County remains on the right fiscal track,” said BOCC president Pat Nutter. “A strong credit rating reduces financing costs for our bond issues and that means significant savings to county taxpayers.” The BOCC voted on May 6 to accept the bid on the county’s bond issue made by UBS Financial Services, with a true interest cost of 2.83 percent, the lowest rate of the eight bids received for this offering. The proceeds will fund several county capital projects including an upgrade of the emergency communications system; improvements to Dowell Road in Dowell, JW Williams Road in Prince Frederick and Pushaw Station Road in Owings; renovations at Mutual Elementary School in Port Republic; and water/sewer infrastructure enhancements in St. Leonard, Prince Frederick and Solomons. For more information on Calvert County’s financial policies, please contact Tim Hayden, director of Finance and Budget, at 410-535-1600, ext. 2435, via email at haydent@co.cal. md.us or visit online at www.co.cal.md.us. Calvert County, Md. Press Release
of 2014, according to documents on the Calvert County Government website. Included in this budget is a proposal to raise the Solid Waste fee by $2 from $117 to $119, and tipping fee increases as required by the contract with Waste Management. The Commissioners Budget also includes a proposed increase to the quarterly water and sewer rates. Funding towards education remains the primary focus of this budget at approximately 51.5 percent of the General Fund operating budget and 38.7 percent of the six-year capital projects budget. Education funding for operations is shown at $2.3 million over Maintenance of Effort (MOE) levels, which is an increase of $1.9m over the Staff Recommended budget. Teacher pension costs
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The following information is compiled directly from publicly released police reports. Violation of Protective Order: On May 13 at 3:08 p.m., Trooper First Class Saucerman received a complaint from the victim stating the father of her child had been harassing her and is in violation of a protective order. An Arrest Warrant has been obtained for Brian O. Johnson Sr., 28 of Prince Frederick. Case remains open pending warrant service. Theft/Shoplifting/Possession of CDS/Resisting Arrest: On May 14 at 6:30 a.m., Trooper First Class Saucerman conducted a premise check at the WAWA in Dunkirk. While walking into the establishment, TFC Saucerman observed a patron leave without paying for coffee. Eric W. Ammann, 42 of Huntingtown, was approached and asked about the incident. He refused to comply with orders for a safety pat-down. During this time, he continuously resisted being placed under arrest. Numerous items of merchandise were located on Ammann that he had shoplifted from the store. Suboxone was found in Ammann’s pockets. He was arrested and incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center. Possession of Marijuana: On May 14 at 3:24 p.m., Trooper First Class Barlow stopped a vehicle on Rt. 4 and Dares Beach Rd. in Prince Frederick for traffic violations. The odor of burnt marijuana was emitting from inside the vehicle. Ryan C. Brooks, 32 of St. Leonard, was asked to step out of the vehicle and a probable cause search was initiated on the vehicle and his person. Brooks was found to be in possession of Suboxone. He was arrested and incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center. Unauthorized Use of Motor Vehicle: On May 17 at 8:33 a.m., Trooper Warrick received a complaint for an unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. An employee of a local company had taken the company owned vehicle and failed to come to work the next day. The vehicle was located later in the day and returned to the owners. Charges are pending for Aaron L. Smith, 48 of Lothian for unauthorized use of a motor vehicle.
Project Lifesaver Project Lifesaver is a radio transmission system designed to assist law enforcement and emergency services operations in locating lost or missing persons who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, autism, dementia, or other disorders that keep them from being able to help themselves or communicate effectively with others. The program is designed to assist these adults and children who may wander away from home and get lost. The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office has several members that are trained in the use and application of the radio transmission equipment. It is the Sheriff’s belief that this is a service that should be provided to county residents that have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, autism, dementia or down syndrome as just a few examples. The Sheriff’s Office has partnered with the Office on Aging to provide this service. Citizens enrolled in Project Lifesaver wear a small watch size transmitter either on their wrist or ankle that emits a tracking signal. If a member enrolled in the system goes missing this will allow for a trained member to respond immediately and start searching the area to bring the loved one back home to his or her family safely. There is an average recovery time of 30 minutes or less from the time that law enforcement responds and the missing person is located. Often times the missing person is within a few miles of their home. If you know of a friend or family member who would benefit from this program please contact: Sgt. Michael P. Bomgardner; e-mail: catteam@co.cal.md.us Calvert County Sheriff’s Office / Community Action Team 30 Church St., Prince Frederick, MD 20678 Sheriff’s Office: 410-535-2800 Island Creek Office: 410-586-1027 Or Tunya Taylor; e-mail: taylortm@co.cal.md.us Calvert County Office on Aging / Calvert Pines 450 West Dares Beach Road., Prince Frederick, MD 20678 Local: 410-535-4606 Metro: 301-855-1170 Fax: 410-535-1903
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Sheriff’s Blotter
The following information is compiled directly from publicly released police reports. During the week of May 12 through May 18 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,383 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. Theft from Vehicle Case #14-26569: A victim reported to Dep. N. Lenharr that sometime on May 12, a 12 by 14 inch fire safe that contained over $16,000 in cash and jewelry was stolen from inside his vehicle. The victim reports that his vehicle had been parked outside the Prince Frederick Walmart between 3:00 and 3:30 p.m. that day but was locked. He states that the vehicle was unlocked for a short period of time while he brought groceries inside after visiting Walmart. It is unknown when or where the theft occurred. The investigation continues. Theft Case #14-27053: Someone stole a gray Thule Raceway 3-bike rack from the back of a vehicle parked outside a home in the 12300 block of Western Circle in Lusby. Dep. W. Beisel is investigating the theft that occurred sometime overnight between May 14 and 15. Theft from Vehicles Cases # 14-27064, 27070, 27074: Unknown suspect(s) stole property from unlocked vehicles overnight between May 14 and 15. The vehicles were parked outside homes on Avenue C, Avenue D and Douglas Street in St. Leonard at the time of the thefts. A Kenwood stereo, cash, a fishing tackle box, and a Brass Pro Shop gift card were stolen. Dep. T. Buckler is investigating. Destruction of Property Case #14-27548: Unknown suspect(s) pulled a stop sign and a playground sign out of the ground and spray painted a graduation sign in the Walnut Creek Subdivision in Huntingtown overnight between May 16 and 17. DFC A. Clas is investigating. Theft from Vehicle Case #14-27602: Someone entered an unlocked vehicle parked outside the Prince Frederick Safeway on May 17 at 4:30 p.m. and stole a black IPad 2 in a
gray case valued at $700. DFC J. Livingston is investigating. Fraud Case #14-27708: A victim on Dana Court in Prince Frederick reported to DFC R. Kreps that on May 15 she was on her personal computer when a window popped up that read that her computer had a virus and listed a phone number to call to have it repaired. The victim called the number and electronically paid the company, Zen Help Desk, to rid her computer of the virus. Shortly thereafter, the computer shut down and will no longer respond. Anyone with information is asked to contact DFC Kreps at 410-535-2800. Theft from Vehicle Case #14-27729: On May 17 between 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. a woman parked her vehicle along Bay Avenue in North Beach to walk on the boardwalk. When she returned to the vehicle she found one of the doors ajar and that a black IPad mini in a black cover had been stolen. Dep. N. Lenharr is investigating. CDS Violation Case #14-27735: On May 18 at 2:49 p.m. DFC R. Kreps conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle at Md. Rt. 4 and Commerce Lane in Prince Frederick. He found the driver Brooks to be in possession of suspected drugs and charged Wilson Fuller Brooks, 54 of Alexandria, VA., with possession of marijuana less than 10 grams and possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia; two smoking devices. CDS Violation Case #14-27763: On May 18 at 5:57 p.m. Dep. D. Naughton conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on Rousby Hall Road in Lusby. He charged the driver, Marco Lorenzo Gantt, 36 of Port Republic, with possession of marijuana less than 10 grams on a criminal citation.
Calvert County Crime Solvers’ Case of the Week Calvert County Crime Solvers and the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the person or persons responsible for the recent thefts from several vehicles in the St. Leonard area. Unknown suspect(s) stole property from the unlocked vehicles overnight between May 14 and 15. The vehicles were parked outside homes on Avenue C, Avenue D and Douglas Street at the time of the thefts. A Kenwood stereo, cash, a fishing tackle box, and a Brass Pro Shop gift card were stolen. Citizens with information on these crimes or any criminal activity in Calvert County who wish to report it anonymously can now access the Calvert County Crime Solvers link at www.CalvertCountySheriff.us or by calling 410-535-2880. If the information leads to an arrest and conviction, the caller may be eligible for a cash reward up to $1,000.
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NO MATTER WHO YOU ASK, OUR COVE POINT PROJECT IS A GREAT SOLUTION FOR SOUTHERN MARYLAND. “ Going forward, we will promote fuel-switching from coal to gas for electricity production and encourage the development of a global market for gas.”
President Barack Obama
“ The export of LNG can help
drive additional U.S. natural gas production and support hundreds of thousands of additional U.S. jobs in engineering, manufacturing, construction, and operation of the export infrastructure.…” David Mallino, Jr., Laborers International Union of North America
“ All of this underscores that
President Obama can serve U.S. strategic and economic interests by immediately approving every request to build a liquefied natural gas export terminal.”
The Wall Street Journal
“ LNG exports will foster U.S. job
creation, new tax revenues, and stronger international alliances. At issue is the freedom to export.”
“ Several years from now a portion of a
gas or electric bill being paid by a customer in Japan or Europe could find its way into the paycheck of a worker right here in the United States.”
Bipartisan letter to U.S. Secretary of Energy Steven Chu, cosigned by 21 members of Congress
“ Restricting international trade in fossil
fuels is not an effective policy to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions or to advance domestic economic interests, and we recommend against any such restrictions.”
Bipartisan Policy Center
“ The Energy Department was right to
approve Cove Point, and it would be right to okay other projects like it in the future.”
The Washington Post
John Murphy, Vice President for International Affairs, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Dominion’s proposal to add export capability to its Cove Point LNG Terminal has received strong support nationwide from respected business leaders—and both sides of the political aisle. That’s because it will bring 3,000 construction jobs, 75 highpaying permanent positions, and tens of millions of dollars in new annual revenue for Southern Maryland. As Dominion continues a 40-year commitment to Calvert County and the Chesapeake Bay, we look forward to keeping the conversation going.
To learn more visit dom.com/covepoint
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Calvert County Government Employees Award College Scholarships Totaling $2,000 Three Calvert County students received an extra boost in their college funds May 6 as Calvert County Government’s Employee Recognition Committee (ERC) awarded scholarships totaling $2,000. The ERC annually offers college scholarships to two graduating high school seniors who are dependents of Calvert County Government employees and to one county government employee pursuing a college degree. This year’s winners are:
Juwan D. Hawkins
Calvert County employee at the Edward T. Hall Aquatic Center $500 Award A National Honor Society member, Hawkins is graduating from Huntingtown High School with a grade point average of 88.95 and is ranked 121 out of 410 students. Among his many achievements, Hawkins played junior varsity basketball and football and varsity football; participated in the Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association’s (MPSSAA) Indoor Track & Field Class 3A State Championship; received the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)
DC Professional Chapter Young Leader’s Award; and served as a member of Brothers Reaching Out. Hawkins has attended the MPSSAA Student Athlete Leadership Conference, the NSBE National Conference and the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) state conference. He plans to attend North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University in Greensboro. Hawkins’ mother, Ramona A. Parran, is a Calvert County Government employee at the Calvert Control Center.
Caitlyn Mitchell
Daughter of Michelle L. Mitchell, Circuit Court Office Assistant $500 Award Mitchell is graduating from Huntingtown High School with a grade point average of 85.90. She is a member of FBLA, the Academy of Finance, the Huntingtown High School Dance Team, the Junior Achievement Financial Literacy Program and is vice president of the Distributive Education Club of America. Mitchell pursued her interest in finance through organizing and serving as president of the Huntingtown High School Account-
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ing Club; coordinating fundraisers for Relay for Life and FBLA; interning with Calvert County Government’s Department of Finance and Budget; and conducting free tax preparation for the Farming 4 Hunger project. She is interested in pursuing a career as a forensic accountant and plans to attend Mount Aloysius College in Cresson, Pa.
Rachael J. Warner
Daughter of Barbara J. Warner, Department of Finance and Budget Executive Administrative Assistant $1,000 Award Warner is graduating from Patuxent High School with a grade point average of 83.26 and is ranked 99 out of 281 students. She is a member of the Foreign Language Honor Society, Future Educators of America, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and the Teacher’s Academy of Maryland.
Her active high school career included participating in junior varsity and varsity field hockey as well as community clubs like Teen Scene (as co-founder), World Vision, Karsyn’s Karnival and MoJo for Grace. Warner also works as a teacher’s aide at Grover Place Child Care Center and participated in a student internship program in which she taught in local middle schools. She plans to attend Coastal Carolina University in Conway, S.C. The ERC raises funds for the scholarship program through vending sales at county buildings and coordinates the application process. Applications are evaluated on the basis of academic achievement; extra-curricular activities, both in and out of school; community service involvement; honors and awards; and letters of recommendation. In addition, each applicant is asked to submit an essay. For more information, call 410-535-1600 or visit online at www.co.cal.md.us. Calvert County, Md. Press Release
Unification of Patuxent and Appeal Elementary Schools Calvert County Public Schools will unify Patuxent and Appeal Elementary Schools into one campus for the start of the 2014-2015 school year. Patuxent Elementary currently houses grades preK-2, and Appeal, which is next door to Patuxent, serves grades 3-5. The unified schools will be called the Patuxent/Appeal Campus. Joining the two schools as one campus will ensure continuity of academics and services for students and families. Interim Superintendent Nancy V. Highsmith intends for the merger to further develop the sense of community, as well as increase achievement for students and professional development opportunities for teachers. According to Ms. Highsmith, “The transition makes good instructional sense. The staff will be able to use the combined resources more effectively and flexibly and have seamless articulation among the grades. Most importantly, this shift is good for children.” Mr. Charles Treft, current principal of Appeal, will serve as the principal of the campus. Two vice principals and two deans will complete the administrative team. Dr. Cheryl Johnson, principal of Patuxent, had previously announced her intent to retire after many years of dedicated service to Calvert County Public Schools. Other staffing will remain the same. Mr. Treft is excited about the opportunity to be a part of the Appeal and Patuxent Elementary schools merger into one campus. He said, “I believe this is an opportunity that presents an endless number of possibilities for increasing our students’ achievement. The opportunity for staff members to collaborate on a common school improvement plan will allow us to focus resources where they are needed. The merger will give us an opportunity to form engaged relationships with students in pre-K versus waiting until they arrive at Appeal Elementary School for third grade. I am looking forward to forming a focus group that consists of teachers from both schools and seeking parental input to start planning a smooth transition into one campus. Both schools share the same bus stops, same parents, siblings, and community, and they will now share a common administration and common vision. Together we will celebrate our students’ successes. We have two great teams that will combine to do great work.” Logistically, a walkway will be built between the buildings to facilitate movement throughout the campus. There will be no change in bus arrival and dismissal times.
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Thursday, May 22, 2014
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By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Every year, the Rotary Club of Prince Frederick awards scholarships to students preparing to go into college. The scholarships are the primary focus of the Rotary Club’s Vocational Service efforts, according to Vocational Service coordinator Eugene Karol. In past years, the local Rotary Club gave out four scholarships. This year, they awarded five $2,000 scholarships. “We wish it could be a lot more,” Karol said. This year’s scholarships went to Janine Ivy, Rachel Stone, Casey Young, Joseph Parsons and Emily DeGrange. Young is a senior at Calvert High School and has been accepted into Clemson University, where she will major in Biological Engineering. She said she intends to work on robotic limbs. Ivy is a senior at Northern High School and will attend Claremont McKenna College, where she intends to major in International Relations. DeGrange is a senior at Huntingtown High School and will be attending the Franciscan Unversit of Stubenvlle in the fall. DeGrange intends to major in Elementary Education and help shape future generations, she said. Parsons is a senior at Patuxent High School. He has been accepted to Old Dominion University where he intends to study Environmental Science. He wants to give back to the community, he said, and by helping the earth he hopes to help a lot of people. Stone is a senior at Calvert High School. She will attend the Catholic University of America, where she intends to major in Medical Engineering before going to medical school. For more information about the Rotary Club of Prince Frederick, visit sites.google.com/site/rotarypf2. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
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Thursday, May 22, 2014
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O’Malley Intercedes for Wind Turbines By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Gov. Martin O’Malley’s veto of a bill that would have halted a major wind turbine project off Somerset County’s shore to protect radar testing operations at Patuxent River Naval Air Station could be a serious blow to local economic prosperity, elected officials fear, but they also say that the project’s success is far from a certainty. Del. John Bohanan, one of the key drivers behind the moratorium, said the math between the two projects — 22,000 jobs at Pax River at $7.5 billion a year for the state each year compared to about 12 jobs post construction for the turbines at just $1 million a year for 30 years in revenue — was no contest. While he questioned the governor’s economic sense in making the veto decision, Bohanan said the regulatory hurdles the wind turbine project must jump could be enough to stall if not kill it outright. Deregulated in parts of the state like Western Maryland earlier this century, wind turbines were re-regulated by state law in 2012 that forces them to go through the approval process of the Public Service Commission, which regulates major energy projects in Maryland. What’s more, the regulations governing that process have not been promulgated yet, Bohanan said. “They have not pulled the first permit for this project,” Bohanan said. “They have many, many months ahead of them. “The state’s been dragging their feet in this regard, and for our purpose that’s good.” Bohanan said the lengthy process ahead for the project plus the regulatory hurdles may cause it to fold even before it becomes a reality. “That’s a strong possibility,” Bohanan said. Because of the strong bipartisan support the moratorium received in this year’s legislative session in Annapolis, Del. Anthony O’Donnell, who helped marshal GOP support for the measure, called for a special session to overturn O’Malley’s veto. “The national security work at Patuxent River Naval Air Station is not to be trifled with for Gov. O’Malley’s national ambitions,” O’Donnell said. He added that the special session could be called by Speaker Michael Busch and Senate President Thomas V. “Mike” Miller. Bohanan said in speaking with the two men that the possibility of such a session exists. The GOP insider said that during
the 2014 session law makers considered the fact that Somerset County, much like other counties on the Eastern Shore, has among the highest unemployment rates in the state and is in desperate need of economic development but the scuttling of air operations at Pax River could not be allowed. Somerset and the Eastern Shore also benefit economically from the air operations testing on Wallops Island, which would be negatively impacted if the operations at Patuxent River were stymied by the turbine project, O’Donnell said. “We considered it very carefully,” he said of the economic ramifications. “You don’t give up one to get the other; it’s a balancing of interests.” The purpose of the moratorium was not to shut down the turbine project but delay it so Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) scientists could finish a study that would say whether the air operations on the Western Shore could co-exist with the turbines to the east. Also, the moratorium would have reduced the size of the wind turbines so that the closer they were to the base the
shorter they would be; they also would not have been allowed to get as high as the 600-foot limit proposed by the project. “If we get the MIT study back we may be able to come up with unique solutions,” O’Donnell said. Todd Eberly, political science professor at St. Mary’s College of Maryland, said the veto was a political calculation to establish O’Malley’s green energy bona fides for his anticipated run for president in 2016. “O’Malley is looking to his political future… this was 100 percent driven by his future plans,” Eberly said. While the veto may make O’Malley more appealing on the national political stage, it could make things much more difficult for counties who have come to rely on the military for their livelihood during an upcoming base realignment and closure (BRAC) round. Key to BRAC considerations are public facilities like transportation, schools and public safety as well as the community’s willingness to help accommodate the military’s mission.
“It’s a signal to the navy that the state’s intentions are shifting,” Eberly said. “It makes BRAC more difficult in the future.” County Commissioner Todd Morgan slammed the governor’s veto and his using climate change as the reason for it. “For him to sit there and use climate change as the reason then why put any more money into the Port of Baltimore,” Morgan said, citing a study that showed Pax River contributed more to the state’s economy than the port did. “The counties have to continue lobbying for this program,” Morgan said. “And the navy has to step up.” Morgan voiced his disappointment that while quietly navy officials have said the turbines would harm radar and air operations testing at Pax River they have decided to stay out of the public debate. “The crickets are chirping loud and clear at the Pentagon,” Morgan said. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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The First Skyjackers, Part V : The Odyssey of Flight 11 Fifty-two years ago this month, the vulnerability of U.S. airlines to what would today be termed domestic terrorism was brought into chilling focus in an event straddling two states. It was 8:35 p.m., May 22, 1962 when the Control Tower at Chicago’s O’Hare Airport cleared Continental’s flight 11 for takeoff. At the controls were veteran pilot Fred Gray and First Officer Edward Sullivan. Seated behind Gray and Sullivan was Second Officer Roger Allen. Minutes earlier, a stewardesses working the main cabin had flung open the door for two late-arriving passengers. The two stragglers – an attractive blond woman named Geneva Fraley and her 34 yearold business partner in a home furnishing business, Thomas Doty – sat in tourist. Doty’s only luggage was an initialed briefcase. Because computer background checks were still half a century away, Gray had no way of knowing that Doty was awaiting trial in several days on armed robbery charges that could land him to prison for five years … or that his life had just become worth a fortune. Although it was only a onehour flight, passengers boarded the graceful “Golden Jet” via a canopied stairwell at the end of a long, red carpet. The handrails were gold in color, and highlypolished. There was a television in the First Class lounge. A typical dinner on a Continental 707 full-service flight included Cor-
nish game hen, Rice Piaf and Champaign. Ground speed 60 knots . . . 70 knots . . . 80 knots . . . Rotate. It took a full mile of runway before the $4 million jet lifted into the night sky. Gray had been flying for Continental since its days as Varney Airlines, at a time when hostesses were required to be certified nurses and were expected to assist with loading and unloading the cargo. The four cabin attendants – Joyce Rush, Marlyn Bloomquist, Mary McGrath and Stella Berry – and passenger agent David Olssen - rounded out the crew. Miss Rush had been named ‘most dependable’ by her graduating class in her hometown of Odessa, Texas. The Boeing 707’s flight plan would take it over the Midwest, with an ultimate destination of Los Angeles, following an intermediate stop in Kansas City, Missouri at an altitude of 28,000 feet. The 37 passengers were overwhelmingly male. One of them, Fred P. Herman, was a Medal of Honor recipient. As a line of thunderstorms, accompanied by heavy squall lines, moved in between Chicago and Kansas City, Gray ascended to 39,000 feet – bizarrely high for a 707, but still short of its 43,000 foot cursing celling. Radio communication was severely hindered by the squalls. Gray’s last words to the Chicago tower were, “Okay, we can possibly reach them on your radio, do you want to send us over?”
As flight 11 was skimming along the Iowa/Missouri border, the plane’s Cockpit Data Recorder suddenly became extremely active. A dynamite explosion occurred in the used towel bin of the right, rear lavatory. Doty died instantly – probably within a split second of triggering the bomb. The crew donned oxygen masks, lowered the landing gear, and initiated emergency procedures. Thick fog entered the passenger cabin. Then, in one split second of hopelessness, the rudder, elevators and dorsal sail separated. Flight 11 pitched downward in uncontrolled gyrations and all four JT36-6 turbines broke off, falling like ordinance on the farmlands below. The radar “blip” representing flight 11 faded from the radar screen. Shortly thereafter, the 707 – now really a massive glider – came to rest in a clover field in Putnam County, Missouri. In the investigation which followed, it was learned that Doty had purchased six sticks of dynamite for 29 cents apiece, and that he had recently insisted on a clause in his life insurance stipulating that, in the event of his death, his Ford Fairlane would automatically be paid for. The same 707 – N70775 – had fallen victim to anti-Americanism the previous year when a father and son, hoping for a fresh start in Cuba, took over the plane as it was winging its way from Phoenix, Arizona to
El Paso, Texas. During a stopover in Texas, ostensibly to take on more fuel for the flight to Havana, FBI agents shot out the tires. The plane’s air condition system had failed, and the hijackers, dispirited and sweltering in the blazing heat, surrendered. Within a decade, hijackers would see an opportunity to extort more – far more – than mere transportation to another country. Before boarding his flight, Doty had purchased a $300,000 policy at an insurance window Doty’s widow received $12.50 – the cost of her late husband’s policy. She never remarried, and continued working for the credit department of Montgomery Ward until her retirement. Her obituary stated simply that her husband had “passed away in 1962.” Nothing changed as a re-
sult of the Flight 11 bombing. Despite protestations by airline pilots that airport insurance was an “incentive for maniacs” to commit acts of sabotage and effectively placed a bounty on the heads of travelers and crews, insurance windows remained a familiar sight in air terminals for years. It would be an entire decade before the Federal Aviation Administration would require mandatory screening for ticket-holders. The first successful bombing of a passenger jet in history had cost under $2.00 – tax included. Edward C. Davenport, Drum Point, Md. Edward C. Davenport is the author of Eleven Minutes:The Sabotage Of Flight 629 (available from Saltwater Media, Berlin, Md.)
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To Those Who Gave ‘The Last Full Measure’ By Joe Chenelly Across Southern Maryland and our nation this Memorial Day, our citizens and veterans will gather to pay homage to America’s finest men and women who gave their lives in defense of freedom. Honored will be those who gave what Abraham Lincoln called the “last full measure of devotion” in the fight for our liberty. It’s worth noting that our nation was at war 231 years ago as the American Revolution ended in 1783, and it was 202 years ago when our soldiers were dying on the battlefield in the War of 1812. It was 151 years ago, in 1863, after the greatest battle ever fought on American soil, that Lincoln uttered the words of the Gettysburg address as our nation dedicated “a portion of that field as a final resting-place for those who gave their lives so our nation might live.” Seventy years ago, more Americans were dying in World War II. In 1953, we ended the Korean War. In 1973, we ended the Vietnam War. And perhaps soon we end the fighting in Afghanistan. Wars are not without their glory. They are not without heroes. But they bring such wretched loss of loved ones. Lincoln questioned that loss, as a man who knew loss, when he said, “we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain.” Our nation is richly populated in cemeteries for our veterans. In private cemeteries, both large and small, and no matter how remote, are the stones and markers on the last resting places of the men and women who Lincoln called, “these honored dead.” Further, he said it was the job of the living to “take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure.” Therein lies the key to the underlying reason to honor our nation’s war dead. We here, living today, have them to thank. The saying that they gave all their tomorrows so that we could have our todays is certainly most true on Memorial Day. Lincoln knew even more the heavy burden of that responsibility. He said at Gettysburg that we “can never forget what they did here.” Lincoln went on to say it is the living who must complete the promise of the founding principles of our nation. More than 1.2 million Americans -- men and women -have perished as a result of military conflicts. Because of them, we are able to live in a free society that even our most desperate enemies admire. Who knows what these men and women could have attained? We will never know what was lost, but without a doubt, many were destined to have a major impact on our lives and society. Their skills, knowledge, ideas and the very uniqueness of their individuality were forever lost to us. Today we take time to mourn the loss of these fine men and women, as well as those who have passed on after their military service ended. We mourn our most recent losses along with their families, and we are proud of our ancestors who are now family heroes. We recount their contributions even though we may have never known them. We remember them as those who have done so much to make this country great. The men and women we honor today were real people – sons and daughters, mothers and fathers, brothers and sisters, wives and husbands. They were strong and vibrant. They loved and were loved. And they are missed. Today is not about celebrating the beginning of the summer season or a holiday from work. Today is a solemn day of remembrance, a day that should be properly set aside for contemplation. Ask yourself where you would be without the personal sacrifice made by these men and women. At Gettysburg, Lincoln also remembered those soldiers who survived the battle and the war when he said, “The brave men, living and dead who struggled here” consecrated that cemetery far more than any others. Those who make it home carry heavy burdens. They know they must fight to honor those fallen. And they know living life to the fullest in spite of severe injuries or illness is their new mission. DAV (Disabled American Veterans), the veterans’ service organization for which I work, has strived for more than 90 years to fulfill our promises to the men and women who served. Those 90 years represent more than just time. They represent
generations of sacrifice and progress by our brothers and sisters at arms. DAV was founded by veterans who left the trenches of the First World War to fight for their rights as veterans. Today DAV reaches out to our nation’s newest generation – and all generations -- of veterans. It is one of our top priorities. Since the beginning, we have been advocates for every injured and ill veteran alive – representing more than 300,000 claims for benefits every year. The need for unity and for a shared commitment to the best interests of our veterans is more important today than at any time in the history of the veterans’ movement. Hundreds of thousands have served in Iraq and Afghanistan. Many have served numerous combat tours. They will need our help when they pick up the mantle of proud veteran. Consequently, DAV employs and trains veterans to serve as military Transition Service Officers and National Service Officers to guide their fellow veterans through the claims process. Our
network of volunteers -- the largest of any veteran service organization -- ensures our veterans receive the care, benefits and respect they’ve earned. The burdens on these men and women and their families are extreme. Fulfilling Lincoln’s promise, “to care for him who shall have borne the battle and for his widow, and his orphan” is perhaps the most fitting way we can honor those who never made it home. I want to make one last point: At no time in our nation’s history has our country depended more on women veterans. With women making up 17 percent of those serving, they are in harm’s way. With recent Department of Defense regulations, even more will enter the fray as front line troops. Now is the time for our nation to serve and honor them equally. Our veterans health care facilities are now working to make medical care more accessible to women. Women are getting greater recognition for their service from their government and the people. But our nation must develop new and innovative programs to care and comfort the women of war. We must prepare to care for both “he” and “she” who have borne the battle. It is one more remarkable testament to how special today’s generation is and continues to be. They, like so many in America’s history, are putting themselves in harm’s way for you, for me and for our future. Thank you for your love of country and for your dedication to honoring the men and women who defend our nation – past and present. May God bless America, the men and women who have fulfilled their promise to serve us, and today, especially those who have fallen in that service. Joe Chenelly is an elected member of the Calvert County Board of Education, a candidate for Calvert County Commissioner and a Marine Corps veteran of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq
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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.
Linda Ann Dawson, 66 Linda Ann Dawson, 66, of Churchton, passed away May 9 at her residence, surrounded by family. She was born May 10, 1947 in Washington, D.C. to William and Delores (Roberts) Herbert. Linda was raised in Washington, D.C. and attended Catholic schools and later graduated from Beauticians school. She was employed as a bartender at Wayson’s Restaurant in Wayson’s Corner. Linda married Charles M. “Bill” Dawson on February 13, 1971, and they lived in Annapolis, Chestertown, and they moved to Deale in the 1980’s. They have lived in Churchton since 2007. While in Chestertown, she and Bill purchased a bowling alley which they operated for eleven years. Linda was a homemaker and day care operator for most of her life. She enjoyed riding around on a golf cart, and spending time with her family and friends. She was known as “Mom-Mom” to all. Linda was preceded in death by her mother Delores and her husband, Bill, who passed away in 2013. She is survived by her father Bernard Herbert of Brandywine, daughters Billie L. Orr and husband Dusty of Churchton, and Blair L. Archambeault and husband Lenny of Edgewater; grandchildren Bubba Dawson, Starr, Abigail, Layla and Dundas IV Orr, all of Churchton, and a great-granddaughter Jayden B. Weiss. Also surviving are a sister Margaret Herbert of Brandywine; brothers Willie Herbert of Deale and Douglas Herbert of Dale City, VA, and devoted friends Karen Fultz and Maureen Nichols. Friends and family were received on Tuesday May 13 from 2-4 and 6-7 p.m. at Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., 8325 Mt. Harmony Lane, Owings, MD, where a funeral service and celebration of Linda’s life followed at 7:00 PM. Interment Wednesday May 14 at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Crownsville at 10 a.m.
Harold Roger Stewart, 73 Harold Roger Stewart, age 73, of Cocoa, FL and a former resident of Southern Maryland passed away May 4 at Parrish Medical Center in Titusville, FL. He was born August 30, 1940 in Catlettsburg, KY to James Harold and Audrey Merle (Creech) Stewart. Harold was raised and received his education in Ironton, OH. He moved to Southern Maryland in
1989 and married Barbara Pelletier in Owings on December 23, 1989. Harold was employed as a manager with Gott Oil Company and later as a reclamation manager for Safeway in Largo, until retiring in the 1990’s. Harold was a published author having written pomes, mysteries and children’s stories. He and his wife played Santa and Mrs. Clause for many charities for several years. Harold was known for his sense of humor and his many jokes. He moved to Florida in 2012. Surviving are his beloved wife Barbara Pelletier of Cocoa, FL, sons Keith Stewart of Texas and Mark Stewart of Edgewater, MD; daughter Kim Stewart of Stafford, VA; step sons Bob Hernick of Lake Landor, VA, Mark Hernick of Harwood, MD and Ron Pelletier of Chesapeake Beach, MD; step-daughter Elizabeth McClure of Owings, MD and brothers Dick and Jim Stewart of Ohio. Harold is also survived by eleven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Relatives and friends were received on Friday, May, 16 from 7 – 8 p.m. at Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., 8325 Mt. Harmony Lane, Owings, MD, where a service and celebration of Harold’s life followed at 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society. To leave condolences visit www. rauschfuneralhomes.com.
Larry Wayne Kem, 67 Larry Wayne Kem, 67, St. Leonard died Thursday May 8 at his home of natural causes. He was born in Princeton, KY, he moved to Hopkinsville, KY and attended Hopkinsville High School. He attended the University of Kentucky. He was a 24 year veteran serving 4 years in the marines where he did 2 tours of duty in Vietnam. Later he served 20 years in the navy reaching the level of Senior Chief Petty Officer. Larry loved to play golf, shoot pool and was an avid University of Kentucky Wildcat fan. He is preceded in death by his wife Gayle Robertson Kem, his parents Roscoe and Dean Kem and a brother Stanley H. Kem. He is survived by a sister Karen Kem Moore and a brother Michael A. Kem. He has four nieces and nephews. Burial was held at the Veteran’s Cemetery Hopkinsville, Kentucky Monday May 19, at 1 p.m.
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Leslie Eugene Chaney, 45, of Chesapeake Beach, passed away May 11. He was born February 10, 1969 in Washington, D.C. to Venton Lee, Sr. and Louise (Armiger) Chaney. Leslie was raised in Owings, graduating from Northern High School in 1987. He married Rhonda Renee King on June 5, 1993, and they made their home in Chesapeake Beach. Leslie was a Licensed Master Plumber and was employed by his father’s company, VLC Plumbing. More recently, he was employed by the Government Printing Office in Washington, D.C. In his leisure time, Leslie enjoyed shooting pool, motorcycles, cooking, and golf. He was also a fan of NASCAR and the Dallas Cowboys. Leslie was preceded in death by his mother, Louise Armiger Chaney. He is survived by his wife Rhonda R. Chaney and father Venton L. Chaney, Sr. and wife Becky of Owings. Also surviving are a brother Venton L. Chaney, Jr. (Donna) of Owings, and sisters Theresa Bowen (Mike) of Prince Frederick, Tina Moore (Jimmy) of Owings and Terry Chaney (Heather Simms) of Arnold, an aunt Ann Armiger of Owings; sister-in-law Toni King of Lothian, brother-in-law Mark King of St. Leonard, and numerous nieces and nephews. Family and friends were received on Thursday, May 15 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. at Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., Owings, where a funeral service and celebration of Leslie’s life was held Friday, 11 a.m. Interment followed in Southern Memorial Gardens. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. To leave condolences visit www.rauschfuneralhomes.com.
John Anthony Friel, 78, of Chesapeake Beach, passed away May 11 at his residence. He was born July 29, 1935 in Kearny, New Jersey to John Francis and Anna (White) Friel. He was raised in New Jersey and attended public schools. John and his wife Patricia were married on January 9, 1960 and have resided in Chesapeake Beach for the last 17 years. He joined the United States Air Force in 1961, retiring in 1986. John graduated from Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, New Jersey. He later attended the University of Southern California earning a Masters of Business Administration as well as The Ohio State University earning a Doctorate of Philosophy. John later attended the National WAR College in Washington, D.C. He was employed as a senior operations researcher for the RAND Corporation, retiring in 2006. In his leisure time, John enjoyed playing on the computer and creating spreadsheets. John is survived by his wife of 54 years, Patricia Ann Friel, a son John A. Friel and wife Lisa of Meridian, Idaho; grandchildren Tyler Davis and wife Brittany and Trevor Davis and wife Stephanie of Boise, Idaho, and a great-grandson Bennett Davis. Also surviving are numerous cousins. Family and friends were received on Saturday, May 17 from 2-3 p.m. at Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., Owings. Interment was private. Memorial donations may be made to the Humane Society, Chesapeake Bay Foundation or Patuxent Animal Welfare Society. To leave condolences visit www.rauschfuneralhomes.com
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SoMdWeddings.com announces Southern Maryland Weddings Home Connection, a new service to help couples buy or rent their first home The Southern Maryland Wedding Guide helped you plan your perfect wedding day, from announcing your engagement to inspirational ideas to finding the perfect vendors. Now the website that made planning local weddings easier is aiming to help couples with the next big step: Buying or renting their first home together. In partnership with the Southern Maryland Real Estate Network, Southern Maryland Weddings is launching the Southern Maryland Weddings Home Connection, a new section of SoMdWeddings.com that will help couples through the often confusing process of buying or renting a home. Find the Home Connection at http://www.somdweddings.com/southern-maryland-weddingshome-connection/. “Southern Maryland Weddings is all about new beginnings,” said Kimberly Bean, founder and CEO of Southern Maryland Weddings (http://somdweddings.com) and the Southern Maryland Real Estate Network (http://somdrealestatenetwork.com). She is also a real estate agent with Coldwell Banker Jay Lilly in Waldorf and California, MD. “The next big step couples take after engagement or marriage is to find their first home together,” Bean added. “We’re planning the Home Connection to be their source for listings, tips, and advice as they go through the process.” Buying a home is a daunting process, Bean said, and guiding couples through it is the purpose of the Home Connection. The Home Connection will help make the process easier in several ways. 1. Couples can easily get in touch with a loan officer who can help them get prequalified for a loan. Getting prequalified makes a buyer more attractive to sellers and speeds up the process. 2. Couples can also get a free credit report so they know where they stand, and they’ll learn how much they qualify for. 3. Home listings to start them on the best part of the journey: Shopping for a new
home! A licensed realtor can take the couple’s prequalification amount, the requirements and dreams they have for their new home, and their desired location and find homes that may be perfect. If a couple is not quite ready to jump into buying a new home, the experts at the Southern Maryland Home Connection can help them find the perfect rental property until they feel ready to buy. And for those who need some help improving their credit scores, the Home Connection offers credit counseling to get them back on track. No matter where a couple is in the home buying process, they’ll find lots of information and advice at the Home Connection: • A monthly email newsletter • Special events, including home-buying seminars and new home and community tours • Informative articles and videos about the home-buying process and maintaining a home “We’re honored that couples choose Southern Maryland Weddings to guide them through the process of planning their wedding,” Bean said. “We want to build on that trust by offering them the information and tools they need to take the next step: Home ownership!” The Southern Maryland Weddings Home Connection will be part of Southern Maryland Weddings’ website at SoMdWeddings.com at http://www.somdweddings. com/southern-maryland-weddings-homeconnection/. Southern Maryland Weddings is Southern Maryland’s premier resource for local couples marrying in Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles, Prince George’s, and St. Mary’s counties. The website SoMdWeddings.com includes real Southern Maryland weddings, local vendor listings, reception site profiles, wedding trends, planning tips, and more. Couples can also pick up our yearly magazine, Southern Maryland Weddings, and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Google+, and LinkedIn.
Well maintained 3 bedroom, 2 bath home on 1 acre, new roof, new well pump, and new drain field. 3 Sheds, largest 24 x 20. Large, 12 x 18, rear porch. Close to everything.
26605 Sandgates Rd, Mechanicsville, Md 20659 SM8339586
$189,900
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Holiday Closing Calvert Pines, North Beach and Southern Pines Senior Centers will be closed Monday, May 26, for Memorial Day. Lyme Disease Awareness Come to see an informative movie about Lyme Disease Awareness, Under Our Skin, which will be shown at the North Beach Senior Center, Tuesday, May 27, 10:30 a.m.; Southern Pines Senior Center, Wednesday, May 28, 1 p.m.; Calvert Pines Senior Center, Thursday, May 29, 12:30 p.m. People Who Care (PWC) PWC is a support group for caregivers of persons with ongoing health conditions, including Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. The next meeting will be held, Wednesday, June 4, 10:30 a.m. at Calvert Pines Senior Center. Red, White and Blue Picnic Come to the annual Red, White and Blue Picnic, Wednesday, June 25, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Calvert County Fairgrounds. A new menu featuring BBQ beef will be available with entertainment by South County Showstoppers at 12:30 p.m. Fee is by donation. Calvert Pines Senior Center will be open with limited services. North Beach and Southern Pines Senior Centers will be closed. Limited transportation will be provided. Register by June 11 by contacting Calvert Pines, 410-535-4606 or 301-8551170; North Beach, 410-257-2549; Southern Pines, 410-586-2748. Meals on Wheels Needs Volunteers Calvert Meals on Wheels, Inc. (MOW) is in need of volunteer coordinators in the central and southern areas of the county for the home delivered meal program. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer please contact Bob Robertson, President of Calvert Meals on Wheels, Inc. at 410-271-1274 or Patti Ryon, Aging Services Fiscal Manager with the Calvert County Office on Aging at 410-535-4606 or 301-855-1170. Looking for Paid Instructors The Office on Aging is looking for volunteers or paid instructors with experience working with groups to teach various types of art, craft and exercise classes. If you are interested, call Keri Lipperini at 410-535-4606 or 301-855-1170. Calvert Pines Senior Center (CPSC) Celebrate Older Americans Month with special classes on National Senior Health and Fitness Day, Wednesday, May 28, 9:45 a.m. Outside instructors will teach new exercise classes, including Tai Chi and Zumba. This event is free. North Beach Senior Center (NBSC) Enjoy a morning filled with wonderful entertainment by the Charles County Show Troupe, Wednesday, May 28, 10:30 a.m. Southern Pines Senior Center (SPSC) Do you know your family’s health history? Come to this informative discussion and learn how your family’s health history affects yours, Tuesday, May 27, 12:30 p.m. EATING TOGETHER MENU Lunches are served to seniors aged 60-plus and their spouses through Title IIIC of the Older Americans Act. Suggested donation is $3. To make or cancel a reservation call: Calvert Pines Senior Center at 410-535-4606 or 301-8551170, North Beach Senior Center at 410-257-2549, or Southern Pines Senior Center at 410-586-2748. Monday, May 26 CENTERS CLOSED FOR MEMORIAL DAY Tuesday, May 27 Meatloaf, Wheat Bread, Mashed Potatoes, Lima Beans, Raisins Wednesday, May 28 Red and Green Pepper Steak, Rice, Stir Fry Vegetables, Roll, Orange Slices Thursday, May 29 Chicken Cacciatore, Spaghetti, Zucchini, Italian Bread, Canned Apricots Friday, May 30 Roast Turkey, Mashed Potatoes, Peas, Dinner Roll, Rice Pudding
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JPPM to Celebrate 27th Annual Patuxent River Wade In On Sunday, June 8, Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum (JPPM) will host the 27th Annual Patuxent River Wade In at 1:00 p.m.. The event is free and open to the public. The Wade In provides an opportunity for concerned citizens to hear from elected officials about ongoing efforts to improve the river’s water quality. As part of the event, Senator Bernie Fowler invites visitors to wade with him into the river. Senator Fowler began the Patuxent River Wade In on Broomes Island in 1988 to draw attention to the river’s declining water quality. At each year’s event, Fowler – wearing blue overalls and a straw hat – wades into the waters of
the Patuxent, stopping only when he can no longer see his white sneakers. At the 1988 event, he stopped after wading into the river a mere ten inches. A few years ago, Fowler moved the Wade In to JPPM. The depth at which his sneakers “disappear,” now famously known as the “Sneaker Index,” serves as a reminder that the water is significantly less clear now than it was in the 1950s when, as a young boy, Fowler could see his feet on the river bottom while standing chest deep in the water. For more information about the 2014 Wade In, please call 410-586-8501 or visit www.jefpat.org.
Pat Collins Golf Classic Raises Funds for Individuals with Disabilities The Arc of Southern Maryland will sponsor the 12th Annual Pat Collins Golf Classic to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families on May 22. Registration starts at 7:30 a.m. with an 8:30 a.m. shotgun start at the Twin Shield Golf Club. This annual event is held in honor of Pat Collins, a former board president of The Arc of Southern Maryland. Collins worked tirelessly for many years to help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Southern Maryland. "The Arc of Southern Maryland sponsors this tournament as a living memorial to my father," said John Collins, son of Pat Collins. He continued, "those who serve as sponsors, players and supporters of the tournament allow The Arc to carry-on and continue the mission to which my father was so committed." The services and supports provided by The Arc include, but are not limited to providing housing, day programs, and employment programs to help individuals with disabilities find meaningful work and career opportunities. Current sponsors for this year's tournament include Commodore sponsor Merrill Lynch-Kevin Murphy; Cap-
tain sponsors Alco Pharmacy, Bill Chambers and Cindy Morgan, Bourne & Painter, Community Bank of the Chesapeake, Jon S. Frank & Associates, Lusby Town Center and PSA Insurance & Financial Services; Navigator Sponsor Mullen, Sondberg, Wimbish & Stone; Lunch Sponsor Lexington Park Family Dentistry; Hole in One Car Sponsor Winegardner of Prince Frederick; Beverage Sponsors Cherry Cove Land Development Company, Maertens Fine Jewelry, Mary Brigid Frye and Sheila Cotter, Quality Built Homes, and Stephen D. Mattingly. Sponsorship opportunities for the golf tournament are still available. To become a sponsor of the 11th Annual Pat Collins Golf Classic visit www.arcsomd.org or call 410-5352413, Ext. 113. For information on the tournament or to register a team, call 410-535-2413, ext. 123, jparran@arcsomd. org or visit www.arcsomd.org. The Arc of Southern Maryland promotes community involvement, independence and personal success for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. For information about The Arc of Southern Maryland, call 410-535-2413 or visit www.arcsomd.org
Calvert Library iPad Mini Raffle Betty Simonds of Dunkirk won the iPad Mini raffled off by Calvert Library. Prince Frederick Branch Manager Marcia Hammett said, “A library Friend donated the iPad Mini as a fun way to celebrate our new library software Go Live date. The new catalog works so well on tablets and smartphones! The raffle raised over $500 that the Friends will use to provide extras for the library.”
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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 info@somdpublishing.net. Please submit calendar listings by 12 p.m. on the Monday prior to our Thursday publication.
What Do You Want to Learn? By Sarah Miller Staff Writer With the school year coming to a close, parents will be looking for ways to occupy their children during the summer. The Cox Art Center in Huntingtown is offering a variety of classes to help keep students busy. The Cox Art Center opened in December 2013. Owners Ray and Phyllis Nobel are artists themselves and wanted to offer an opportunity to be involved in the arts in northern Calvert County. There aren’t a lot of opportunities to take art classes north of Annmarie Garden, Ray said, but in talking to members of the community Classes at the art center aren’t just for children. There are classes for adults, in addition to a variety of art lectures and free demonstrations. All artists at the art center are required to spend time in their studio space, where visitors can watch them work and get to know the artists. A number of the artists in residence are the teachers for the classes offered, Ray said. Space in classes is limited, generally capping with six students. If a class fills up, another session will be added if possible, Phyllis said. In addition to offering classes at the center, Ray said they are in talks with the College of Southern Maryland to offer courses in glass fusion, pottery and panting. The Cox Art Center is located at 32 Cox Road in Huntingtown. For more information, or to register for a class, visit www.coxartcenter.com or call 410-535-0014. The art center is open Thursdays through Saturdays from noon to 7 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 5 p.m. The art center is closed Monday through Wednesday. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
Upcoming Art Classes Glass Art
Make Glass Wind Chimes - Ray & Phyllis Noble – Saturday, June 14 (12 to 4 p.m.) and Sunday, Jun 15, 12 to 2 p.m.), $60 Little Glass Dishes - Ray & Phyllis, Friday July 26, 2 to 4 p.m., Age 8+, $30,
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Children’s Art Camp (Spring) - Sunshine Brown. Thursdays from 1:30 to 3 p.m. (Track 1) or 4 to 5:30 p.m. (Track 2), starting Thursday June 19 for four consecutive Thursdays. Age 3 to 6. $60.
Acrylic Painting Introduction - Mimi Little, Tuesdays June 9-30, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., $225
Drawing Workshop - Gwyneth Wilson, Tuesday, June 17, 24, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 12 to 2 p.m., Age 8 to 17, $98
Watercolor Painting on Yupo - Pat Troiani, Saturday, July 19 & Sunday, July 20, 12 to 3 p.m. - $109
Watercolor Workshop - Gwyneth Wilson, Wednesday, June 18, 25, Jul 2, 9, 16, 23, 12 to 2 pm Age 8 to 17, $110
Wild Thing: Looser Approach to Painting - Mimi Little, Saturday, July 12, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., $90
Make Fused Glass Dishes - Phyllis Noble, Friday, June 20, 2 to 4 p.m., Age 8+, $30
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Basic Drawing - Pat Troiani, Friday, June 6 (6 to 8 p.m.), Saturday & Sunday, June 7 & 8 (10 a.m. to 12 p.m.) - $99.
Glass Mosaic Workshop - Signe Wilkinson, Session 1 – Monday, June 23 & 30 (1 to 3 p.m.), Session 2 - Monday, July 21 & 28 (1 to 3 p.m.), $60.
Scrapbooking - Hannah-Catherine Smith. Thursday, May 15, 22 & 29, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Age 12 and above - $75.
Make Fused Glass Dishes - Phyllis Noble, Friday, July 26, 2 to 4 p.m., Age 8+, - $30 Note that Scrapbooking and pottery classes are available for kids, age dependent.
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Entertainment Calendar Thursday, May 22 George Dunn Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 7:30 p.m. Karaoke Bowie Applebee’s (4100 NW Crain Highway, Bowie) – 9 p.m.
Friday, May 23 Joe Parsons Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 7:30 p.m. Damion Wolfe Ruddy Duck Seafood and Alehouse (16810 Piney Point Road, Piney Point) – 7:30 p.m. Karaoke with DJ Tommy T and Friends DB McMillan’s (23415 Three Notch Road, California) – 8 p.m.
Saturday, May 24 Muncie Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 8 p.m.
Sunday, May 25 Higher Standards Brunh Ruddy Duck Seafood and Alehouse (16810 Piney Point Road, Piney Point) – 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Monday, May 26 Team Trivia Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 7 p.m.
Tuesday, May 27 Open Mic Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 11 a.m.
Wednesday, May 28 Team Trivia Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 7 p.m.
Thursday, May 29 Karaoke Bowie Applebee’s (4100 NW Crain Highway, Bowie) – 9 p.m.
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Thursday, May 22, 2014
Library Events Thursday, May 22
Wednesday, May 28
• 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, resume help, search for jobs and get connected with Southern Maryland JobSource. This 38’ mobile center features 11 computer workstations, smart board instructional technology, satellite internet access, exterior audio visual and broadcasting capabilities; stateof-the-art workforce applications and connectivity for wireless mobile device access. 410-326-5289
• Song Circle/Jam Session Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 7 to 8:30 p.m. 7-12 singer-musicians trade songs, taking turns in choosing and leading a group of musicians. It’s a sing-along with space for learning from each other and trying new things. A range of playing abilities and experience can be expected. Public is welcome to participate or just observe. 410-326-5289
• Resume and Cover Letter Workshop Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 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
• 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
• Code Name 4-5-6 Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. For 4th-6th grade eyes only! 4th – 6th grade students are invited to this series of events which uses 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 preparation is needed and a snack will be provided. This month’s topic: The Science of Baseball. Please register. 410535-0291 or 301-855-1862
Friday, May 23 • Southern Matinee Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 1 to 4 p.m. This movie, featuring a man named Mud, is a timeless adventure about two boys, Ellis and his best friend Neckbone, who find a mysterious man named Mud hiding out on a deserted island in the Mississippi. Mud tells the boys fantastic stories about his life, including how he killed a man in Texas and that vengeful bounty hunters are coming to get him. He says he is planning to meet and escape with the love of his life, Juniper, who is waiting for him in town. Skeptical but intrigued, Ellis and Neckbone agree to help him. But it isn’t long until Mud’s tall tales come to life, and their small town is besieged by bounty hunters out for blood. Please register. 410-326-5289
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Saturday, May 31 • Local Author Festival Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Dozens of authors will be at Calvert Library Prince Frederick most of the day. There will be presentations about writing, publishing and more. It will be a great opportunity to collect autographs and expand your reading horizons. If you are an author and would like a table, please contact Robyn Truslow at 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862
June, Month Long • Art in the Stacks: Jo Ann Gilhooly Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way Works in oil and water based paints, pastels, and photography. The subjects she chooses include landscapes, still life, dogs (especially search & rescue dogs in action), horses and other animals, and the human form. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862
Tuesday, June 3 • How to Get Library eBooks to Your Device Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 7 to 8 p.m. Learn how to use Maryland’s Digital eLibrary and the OverDrive Media Console to check out, download and read library ebooks on your tablet, smartphone, ereader or computer. Please register. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862
• 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
• Writers by the Bay @ the Library Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 7 to 8:30 p.m. Looking for a writers’ group? All writers and would-be writers are welcome to come for critique & camaraderie. 410-5350291 or 301-855-1862
Saturday, May 24
• Flying Needles Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 7 to 8:45 p.m. Knitting, crocheting and portable crafting group open to anyone wanting to join in and share talents, crafting time or learn a new skill. 410-326-5289 For more events and information about Calvert County libraries, visit calvert.lib. md.us
• Libraries closed for Memorial Day All Day, All Locations
Monday, May 26 • Libraries closed for Memorial Day All Day, All Locations
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DNR Safe Boating Class County Services Plaza (150 Main Street, Prince Frederick) - 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Want to learn how to properly drive a boat? Take the classes on May 19, May 21, and May 22. The class includes boat nomenclature and identification, trailering, rules and regulations, legal responsibilities, handling emergencies, and more. A Maryland Boating Safety Education Certificate (blue card) will be issued upon successful completion of the course. Cost is $20. Walkins are welcome if there is space. For more details and pre-registration call R.T. West, 410-535-2035 or visit our website www. drumpoint.org.
Chesapeake Beach Stars and Stripes Festival Chesapeake Beach and North Beach Come to Chesapeake Beach to celebrate and honor our fallen heroes and bring back the true meaning of Memorial Day. On Saturday, the opening ceremony will be held at the Memorial Park with guest speaker, Professor Wayne Karlin from Southern Maryland College, and music by the US Naval Academy Brass Quintet. Nam Knights Rolling Thunder will ride down 260 to 5th Street to Chesapeake Avenue and back up 260 to the American Legion Post 206. Vietnam Slide Show Presentation with Vietnam Veteran, Mr. Phil Pfanschmidt. All begin at 1:30. Armed Forces Radio Show will be held at NBVFD at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 per person and are available at the Chesapeake Beach Town Hall. Sunday, come to Kellams Field from Noon - 4 p.m. and join in on all the fun for all ages. Entertainment will include Super Heroes of Southern Maryland and The Sam Grow Band. All events are free. On Monday, the American Legion Post 206 will be holding a ceremony at the Veteran’s Memorial Park beginning at 10 a.m. There will be a dedication of a Vietnam memorial by the Nam Knights of America, Old Line Chapter, and Calvert County following the ceremony. All events are free! For more
On Pins and Needles Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick) - 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Bring your quilting, needlework, knitting, crocheting, or other project for an afternoon conversation and shared creativity. For more information please contact us at 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862 or visit our website at http://calvert.lib.md.us.
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Tuesday, May 27 Seafood Dinner American Legion Stallings Williams Post 206 (3330 Chesapeake Beach Road, Chesapeake Beach) - 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Come out and enjoy a meal you won’t soon forget! Chef Clarisse’s special seafood dinner hosted by the American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206 Auxiliary! Come to the lower level dining room. Cost is $10, including a salad, sides, and a beverage. Public warmly welcome. If you have any questions, call 301-855-6466. For more information, visit our website at www.ALPost206.org.
Wednesday, May 28 Song Circle/Jam Session Calvert Library Southern Branch (13920 H.G. Trueman Road, Solomons) - 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Singer-musicians trade songs and take turns choosing and leading a group of musicians. It’s a sing-along with space to learn from one another and trying new things. A range of plating abilities and experience can be expected. Public is welcome to partici-
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Thursday, May 29 Rascal Flatts Live! Calvert Marine Museum (14200 Solomons Island Road, Solomons) - 7:30 p.m. Country superstars, Rascal Flatts, are set to open the newly renovated PNC Waterside Pavilion at the Calvert Marine Museum. Tickets are already on sale and if you haven’t gotten yours already, tickets are still available at our website at www.calvertmarinemuseum.com.
Friday, May 30 Golf Tournament Twin Shields Golf Course (2425 Roarty Road, Dunkirk) - 8 a.m. Come join the Deale Elks Lodge in a fun golf tournament! $85 per golfer, price includes a cart, green fees, beer, sodas, and lunch. Lunch and awards will follow the competition at the Deale Elks Lodge. For more information, contact Ginger Johnson at suzettejohnson@yahoo.com or 240-2160915 to register.
Saturday, May 31 5th Annual Karsyn’s Karnival Cove Point Park (Cove Point Road, Lusby) 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. We invite the entire Southern Maryland community to join us for food, games, crafts, pony rides and other family-friendly events. There will be a $2 admission fee for all guests. Individuals with Down’s Syndrome are free. Check out our website at www.karsynskarnival.com for more information.
Sunday, June 1 Children’s Day on the Farm Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum (10515 Mackall Road, St. Leonard) - 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Children’s Day on the Farm will feature a mix of classic favorites plus new attractions this year. Animal lovers will enjoy the multiple petting zoos provided by local farms and 4H clubs. Musical performances by artists such as Ray, Owens, Jay Armsworthy, and Eastern Tradition will take place throughout the day. Children’s entertainment will include the Blue Sky Puppet Theater, storytelling with Horn’s Punch and Judy show, and much more! Rain or shine. For more information, contact us at 410-586-8501.
Tuesday, June 3 Writers by the Bay Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick) - 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Looking for a writers group? You’ve found one! All writers and would-be writers are welcome to come for critique and camaraderie. For more information call 410535-0291 or 301-855-1862 or visit calvert. lib.md.us.
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County TImes (2) ads $400 (memorial Day)_Furniture Gallery 5/20/14 4:19 PM Page 1
24 The Calvert Gazette ´´´´´´´´´´´´´´´´´´´´´´´´´´´´´´´´´´´´´´´´´´´´´´´´ Thursday, May 22, 2014
Exciting New Furniture, Accessories And More With The Quality And Value You Deserve!
E E R F % 5 1 % 0 2 EVERYTHING FINANCING F ´ F O ´ OR 12 F F F O ´ N O IS Everything MONTHS! Any One Else! SALE! SALE Item Huge Saving s **
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On Beautifu l F URNITURE For Ev ery Room In Y our Home!
Don’t Miss Th
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All Our Bedding Is On SALE!
Shown here is just a small sample of the many items marked down and ready to go during this Giant Memorial Day SALE! We have also placed extra markdowns on all our Floor Samples, Overstocks and Closeouts! Visit our art gallery featuring ORIGINAL ART By Local Artists.
´´´´ All Accessories, Lamps and Pictures Are Marked At 20% OFF** ´´´´
EXTRA 5%
INSTANT REBATE
On ALL Lea Kids Bedrooms!
Furniture Gallery Of Prince Frederick
* Visit our store or call for details on special offers. ** Excludes All Art Gallery Art
559 Solomons Island Road North Prince Frederick, MD (In The Fox Run Shopping Center)
443-975-7313
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