2014-06-19 The Calvert Gazette

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What if During the Jazz Age? Season with the River Concert Series at SMCM Photo by Bruno Murialdo

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New Calvert County Public Schools Superintendent Daniel Curry signs his contract at the June 12 Board of Education meeting. Curry will begin his new job on July 1.

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Maestro Jeffrey Silberschlag will perform jazz solos on Friday, June 20 with the Chesapeake Orchestra at St. Mary’s College of Maryland. The free River Concert Series will include Bach and jazz performed by Aretha Franklin’s drummer and others.

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In the primary guide in the June 12 edition of the Calvert Gazette, Michael A. Jackson and Jacqueline Steele McCall were incorrectly listed as Republican candidates. They are Democratic candidates running for the District 27B House of Delegates seat.

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Candidates Speak Up During LWV Forum

By Sarah Miller Staff Writer The League of Women Voters held a candidate’s forum on June 11, moderated by Malcolm Funn.

“This is a forum, not a debate,” Funn said, adding that every candidate would have a chance to answer every question.

Questions were both prepared by League of Women Voters members and accepted from the public during the two-hour forum. Participants in the forum were Board of County Commissioners candidates David Gatton, Ton Hejl, Linda Kelley, Steve Weems, Joe Chenelly, Mike Hart, Gerald Clark, Benjamin Krause and Pat Nutter.

Topics covered the candidates’ feelings about Plan Maryland, the export project at Dominion Cove Point and whether there should be legislation banning individuals al-

Photo by Sarah Miller League of Women Voters forum participants (left to right) – David Gatton, Ton Hejl, Linda Kelley, Steve Weems, Joe Chenelly, Mike Hart, Gerald Clark, Benjamin Krause and Pat Nutter.

ready in an elected position from running for another seat before their term is complete.

Some topics spurred more spirited answers than others. When talking about run-

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ning for office while already occupying an elected position, candidates said it should be up to the official in question. It may be morally questionable, but there shouldn’t be a law dictating who can run and when.

When asked about why they wanted to be on the Board of County Commissioners rather than be contented with being active members of the community, candidates questioned whether the two have to be mutually exclusive.

The three sitting BOCC members, Nutter, Clark and Weems, said when new members join the board, they are often enthusiastic

about fixing everything only to find there are things, like state mandated building regulations, that the commissioners have no authority over.

Kelley agreed with the sitting commissioners. A former commissioner herself, Kelley has remained active in the community by attending Eagle Scout award ceremonies and promoting youth.

The primary election will be June 24.

The general election will be Nov. 4. For more information, visit www.elections.state.md.us. sarahmiller@countytimes.net

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Changes Coming to County Tourism Centers

Calvert County Government Facility Closures for Independence Day The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners announces the following office and facility closures for Independence Day: • All Calvert County government offices will be closed Friday, July 4.

• The Calvert Pines, Southern Pines and North Beach senior centers will be closed July 4. Meals on Wheels will not be delivered to clients July 4.

• All Calvert Library locations will be closed Friday, July 4. The Calvert Library Twin Beaches branch will close at 5 p.m. Thursday, July 3, for the fireworks show.

• There will be no public transportation services July 4. Regular schedules will resume Saturday, July 5.

• All solid waste sites will be closed July 4 and will open for normal business hours July 5.

• All county community centers will be closed July 4.

• The Edward T. Hall Aquatic Center will be open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. July 4 and the Calvert Marine Museum will be open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Battle Creek Cypress Swamp, Flag Ponds Nature Park, Kings Landing Park, Breezy Point Beach and Campground, Chesapeake Hills Golf Course and all county outdoor pools will be open normal hours.

For more information on Calvert County Government, visit www.co.cal.md.us.

By Sarah Miller Staff Writer The number of visitors to the tourism centers in Calvert County has been steadily decreasing, according to a 10-year study presented to the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) during their June 17 meeting.

During Fiscal Year 2004, 7,746 visitors went to the Fairview Visitor’s Center and 18,953 visitors went to the Solomon’s Visitor’s Center. In FY 2013, there were 5,078 visitors to the Fairview location and 7,850 to the Solomon’s location.

The Department of Economic Development checks in with each center monthly, said Economic Development Director Linda Vassallo.

The Calvert County Chamber of Commerce oversees staffing for both locations. In an effort to make the tourism centers more cost effective, Vasallo made four recommendations in her memo – change nothing, remove staffing from both centers and repurpose the buildings, con-

vert Fairview to an unstaffed center and continue staffing Solomon’s or convert Fairview to an unstaffed center and continue staffing Solomon’s for one year. The commissioners chose to remove staffing from the Fairview center and continue to staff Solomons’s center for a year while studying additional ways to get information to individuals visiting Calvert County.

While the Fairview visitors center will be unstaffed, the library attached to it has agreed to maintain static displays, Vassallo said. Additionally, Calvert County Library Director Carrie Plymire has agreed to keep visitor’s information at each of the four Calvert library branches.

“It’s important to have that resource for visitors,” Vassallo said.

For more information, visit www.co.cal. md.us. sarahmiller@countytimes.net

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Planners Event Showcases North Beach

By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Planners from all over Southern Maryland descended on North Beach for the annual Southern Maryland Local Government Exchange.

The exchange is held in a different location every year, according to Maryland State Chapter American Planning Association President Elect and Calvert County Principal Planner Patricia Haddon. She was pleased to have it in North Beach this year, offering the ability to showcase a walking-friendly town. The event took full advantage of North Beach, using the North Beach Town Hall, the North Beach Historical Museum and the North Beach Community Center for breakout sessions and encouraging participants to walk around and check out the town.

The exchange’s goal is to provide an event where local government representatives, business leaders and citizens can share information and solutions for concerns facing the community as a whole.

An important aspect of building a community is amassing “social capitol,” according to keynote speaker Photos by Sarah Miller Veronica Cristo, Rural Planner with Calvert County.

“Life is about the interactions you have with people,” she said.

There is an epidemic of loneliness worldwide, Cristo said. There are nearly 7 billion people in the world, and people are still lonely. To create social capitol, Cristo said it is necessary to actively interact with people and branch out.

“Think about the legacy you want to leave and act on

National Law Enforcement Exploring Conference

The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Explorers Post 91 will be competing in the 2014 National Law Enforcement Exploring Conference at the Indiana University Campus. This national event is scheduled for July 13 to July 19. This event will bring thousands of Explorer teams from throughout the United States to compete and receive national rankings. Scheduled events include Criminal Apprehension, Bomb Threat Response, Burglary in Progress, Crime Prevention, Crime Scene Search, Crisis Negotiations, Domestic Crisis Intervention, Judgmental Pistol Shooting, Officer Down/Emergency First Aid, Traffic Accident Investigation, Traffic Stops, White Collar Crimes, Drill Team, Police Physical Test, Air Pistol Competition, Sample Police Written Examination, Expos, Conferences, meetings, tours and demonstrations.

Post 91 is anticipating sending approximately 20 Explorers and advisors to represent Calvert County at this national venue. The estimated cost for the event is $20,000. The cost represents their equipment, airfare, lodging and meals.

The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office is a nonprofit 501 (C3). This event is an excellent opportunity for you to support and promote our next generation of aspiring police professionals. To make this event a success, the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Explorers Post 91 is respectfully requesting your financial support. All sponsors will be recognized for their contributions at our annual awards banquet.

Thank you in advance for your support and for additional information, please contact DFC Vaughn Evans at evansvd@co.cal.md.us or 410-535-2800.

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Southern Maryland Local Government Exchange Sessions • Sowing Seeds for Growing Needs, with speakers Bernie Fowler, Jr. • Density Myth Busting, with speakers Will Selman and Lisa Nisenson • Developing a Sense of Place, with speakers Mark R. Frazer and Jay Parker it,” Cristo said.

In today’s society, there is no place for individuals to stand aside and do nothing, she said.

“You have to be a catalyst for change and your actions speak louder than words.”

The event was hosted by the Harry R. Hughes Center for Agro-Ecology and the Maryland Chapter of the American Planning Association. Event funding was provided by the Maryland Chapter of the American Planning Association, the Rural Development Assistance Fund through a grant to the Harry R. Hughes Center and the Town of North Beach. The Town of North Beach, the North Beach Historical Museum and the Recreation Centers of Calvert County provided use of local facilities for the event, Haddon said. sarahmiller@countytimes.net

A Paws Down Good Time The Humane Society of Calvert County hosted a benefit at Anthony’s Bar & Grill on Saturday, June 14. The event ran from noon to 10 p.m. and was well attended.

Dogs were available for adoption and vendors, such as Pawstries Pet Bakery, lined the sidewalks to sell their pet products.

Participants were able to enjoy outdoor dining and music provided by a DJ. Later in the evening, local rock band Legal Action played a set. The band was well received and their enthusiasm for the event was evident.

Pets were able to participate in cutest/ugliest contests, a silent auction and 50/50 raffle were held and children’s activities were available.

For more information, contact the Humane Society of Calvert County at 410-257-4908.

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An Exit from Abuse

By Emily Charles Contributing Writer Abuse in any form is a serious issue.

But how do we recognize abuse? Play writer Adriene Gross took to the stage on Saturday, June 14 to help us find out.

Performed at Crossroad Church in St. Leonard, Md., Gross’ awareness play, titled “Exit,” addressed issues such as abusive relationships, substance abuse and sexual abuse.

Stacey Weems and Skyia Neal in costume for their roles as Shelby and her daughter Ciara.

The play featured three acts, one in which a wife escapes a violent and degrading husband, a second in which a mother conquers alcoholism and a third in which a teenage girl suffers and survives rape. Taking on multiple roles, such as an abused spouse, a kind neighbor and a clinic outreach worker, Gross worked to send the message that victims of abuse are just that—victims—and that not only can abuse be escaped, it can be overcome.

The cast has been perfecting their performance for about eight months leading up to the showing on Saturday, according to actor Adrian Young, one of the play’s featured stars. The production is Gross’ second, and also her most dear-to-heart as a survivor of domestic abuse herself. Having been involved in the work’s birth and advancement for roughly a year and a half, she hopes to help the abused to understand that they can always leave a bad situation. There are people out there who are willing to help, whether they are being abused by themselves via substance use or are being victimized by others, Gross said.

While Gross’ performance is put on once or twice a year, she and her fellow cast members are known to travel around. The play has been performed not only in St. Leonard, but also in Lusby and Spring Ridge, Young said. Be sure to keep a look out for future dates.

Gross would like to thank not only her cast members, but also her fam-

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Photos by Emily Charles Left to right: Adriene Gross, Gary Thomas, Adrian Young, Jalen Johnson, Geret Gray and Stacey Weems pose onstage following their performance of “Exit.”

ily, who were present at the most recent presentation of her play, and those who showed up to support herself and her cause. She hopes that in witnessing her play, the audience may go on to help those in need, be it themselves or another, and to begin looking for love in all

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For more information, please contact Adriene Gross at agross@caci.com. news@countytimes.net

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The following information is compiled directly from publicly released police reports.

The following information is compiled directly from publicly released police reports.

Burglary: On June 10 at 2:01 p.m., Trooper Warrick responded to the 6400 block of 3rd St. in Chesapeake Beach for a reported burglary. The real estate agent for the sale of the property reported that although no signs of forced entry were visible there were appliances missing from inside the home. Various agencies that do work to maintain and secure the property have been contacted. Investigation continues.

Warrant Service / Possession of Suboxone: On June 10 at 7:04 p.m., Trooper Palumbo responded to the Parole and Probation Office on Duke St. to serve a warrant. During the arrest, Matthew Wayne Wiegand, of Lusby, was found to be in possession of Suboxone. He was arrested and incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.

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Burglary: On June 12 at 4:09 p.m., Trooper First Class Smith responded to the 1900 block of 4th St. in Owings for a reported burglary. Unknown suspect(s) entered the victim’s home and removed a Briggs and Stratton Generator and two tool boxes. Investigation continues.

Theft: On June 13 at 6:20 p.m., Sergeant Bevard received a report that a front registration plate had been stolen from the victim’s vehicle. The victim reported the vehicle was normally parked in the driveway and was unaware how long the plate had been missing. MD 1BA0798 has been entered into MILES/ NCIC as stolen.

Possession of Synthetic Marijuana: On June 16 at 12:20 a.m., Trooper First Class Lewis stopped a vehicle on Rt. 4 near German Chapel Rd. in Prince Frederick for traffic violations. The driver, a juvenile, was observed with a clear baggie of K2/Spice in his hands. He was arrest and transported to the MSP Barrack in Prince Frederick for processing.

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 locating Dayton Caldwell Harris, 56 of Prince Frederick. Harris, pictured, has four active arrest warrants.

Citizens with information on this crime or any criminal activity in Calvert County who wish to report it anonymously can now access the Calvert County Crime Solvers link at Harris 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.

LOCK IT OR LOSE IT Sheriff Mike Evans and the deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office are crusading again this year for the public to “LOCK IT OR LOSE IT.” In a concerted effort to further reduce the amount of theft to personal property, the Lock It or Lose It campaign advises that you lock your homes, garages and vehicles and remove the keys and remember to remove or conceal items like purses, GPS devices, or other valuables. It only takes seconds for a thief to enter an unlocked home or vehicle and take what they have seen looking in from the outside. Although thefts from autos have increased nationally, they are one of the more preventable crimes. While we have no way of measuring how many of these crimes we have prevented, we know we can increase our success with your help. Our communities have also experienced thefts from vehicles while parked in their own driveways, so please lock your vehicle and remove the valuables even while parked there.

Deputies will be diligently patrolling for suspicious activity in neighborhoods and shopping centers while passing out written reminders to citizens. If you would like to have a deputy in your neighborhood, please contact Captain Steve Jones at 410-535-2800. Please remember, for emergencies, call 911. If you see something suspicious, call the Sheriff’s Office at 410-535-2800.

During the week of June 9 through June 15 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,304 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 #14-33028: Someone entered an unlocked vehicle parked in the driveway of a residence in the 11600 block of Cow Poke Circle in Lusby overnight between June12 and 13 and stole prescription medications. DFC J. Bell is investigating.

Burglary Case #14-32048: A victim on Gordon Drive in Sunderland reported to DFC Y. Bortchevsky that he awakened on June 8 at about 5:00 a.m. and noticed a motion light on at the rear of his residence. He looked out the window and observed a white male carrying a flashlight. He yelled out and the male ran off toward the front of the house. The victim then saw a vehicle drive off at a high rate of speed. It appears the unknown male entered the victim’s garage and rummaged through a vehicle parked inside. Nothing was taken.

Attempted Burglary Case #14-32091: At about the same time a second victim on Gordon Drive advised DFC A. Migliaccio that he discovered that someone had made three holes in the screen on his back deck enclosure. It is unknown if the suspect made entry but nothing was stolen. The investigation continues.

Burglary Case #14-32183: Sometime between June 1 and 8 someone entered a barn on the property of a home in the 3400 block of Hunting Creek Road in Huntingtown and stole a Husqvarna weed wacker and a Coleman generator, together valued at $660.

DFC M. Quinn is investigating.

Robbery Case #14-32194: Dep. C. Ward responded to the Fastop Convenience Store on H.G. Trueman Road in Solomons on June 8 at 9:26 p.m. for the report of a robbery. A store employee advised that a black male wearing all black clothing had come inside the store and demanded money. After getting the money, the suspect fled. Det. M. Mudd of C.I.B. is investigating.

CDS Violation Case #14-32210: On June 9 at 1:24 a.m.

DFC A. Locke responded to the area of Md. Rt. 4 and Southview Drive in Huntingtown for the report of a disabled vehicle in the median. Locke made contact with the driver, identified as Renee Lavon Harris, 27 of Harris Prince Frederick, who appeared to be under the influence of an unknown substance. Medical personnel responded but Harris refused treatment. Harris was arrested and charged with driving while impaired, negligent driving, reckless driving, possession of marijuana less than 10 grams and possession of a schedule I drug; Phencyclidine.

Burglary Case #14-32219: A 2000 Yamaha Breeze 350 cc All-Terrain Vehicle, white in color with black and blue markings, was stolen from inside a garage at a residence in the 2000 block of Cove Point Road in Lusby between 3:00 a.m. and 4:30 a.m. on

June 9. The vehicle is valued at $5,000. Dep. W. Beisel is investigating.

Disorderly, CDS Violation Case #14-32528: A citizen called police on June 10 at 7:46 p.m. to the Walmart parking lot for several disorderly subjects. The complainant advised Dep. N. Lenharr that they observed several people in the parking Gonzalez lot having a verbal dispute Romero and thought they saw a knife brandished by one of the subjects. All of the subjects then got into a vehicle and left the scene. Calvert County deputies stopped the vehicle and detained five subjects. All Mejia of the subjects matched the descriptions given by the complainant. They were all found to be in possession of suspected drugs but no weapons were found. All five were charged with possession of Rodriguez marijuana and three counts of Lagos possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia; a smoking device, rolling papers and a plastic Ziploc bag. Charged are Ever O. Gonzalez Romero, 36 of Gaithersburg, Gabriel Gutierrez Mejia, 24, also of Miller Gaithersburg, Rosario Carmen Rodriguez Lagos, 21 of Silver Spring, and Antwon Deon Miller, 24 and Noe Steven Romero, 20, both of Gaithersburg. Antwon Miller and Noe Romero were both also charged with disorderly Romero conduct.

Assault with a Weapon Case #14-32533: On June 10 at 8:12 p.m.

DFC E. Bradley responded to the area of Md. Rt. 4 north and Commerce Lane in Prince Frederick to check the welfare of a female sitting on the guardrail. As Bradley pulled Brooks to a stop, the woman, later identified as Linda Louise Grimes, 66 of no fixed address, stood, picked up her purse, and started to walk south. As Bradley made contact with her, she pulled a steak knife from her purse. She was instructed by Bradley to drop the knife but she waved it towards the deputy and then lunged at him. Bradley drew his agency weapon and instructed her again to drop the knife, which Grimes then threw at Bradley, missing him. Grimes was taken into custody and charged with attempted first degree assault, second degree assault and reckless endangerment.

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CCPS Honors Retirees

Parent Honored for her Service to Schools

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By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Dianne Kyle, a parent at Huntingtown Elementary School, was recognized by Maryland State Superintendent of School, Lillian Lowery, at the Parent Involvement Matters Awards (PIMA) recognition program for her service to the school.

Kyle is the “creative force and Lillian Lowery supervisor of the annual Read-a-Thon fundraiser, “Reading across Huntingtown,” to promote childhood literacy and to raise money to purchase new equipment for the school. An enormous undertaking, she puts in over 100 hours each year for this program. Since its inception, the Reada-Thon has generated over $26,000 to purchase new playground equipment, student laptops and charging stations, and build and outfit an outdoor learning pavilion for students and teachers. She has been on the PTA Executive Board for four years and is the current President. Diane is a gifted communicator and involves the entire community in supporting the school. She also donates her time and talents to Back-to-School events, Breakfast with Santa, Scholastic Book Fairs and the Silent Auction. She is a tireless and passionate advocate for every single child at Huntingtown Elementary School,” a Calvert County Press Release states.

Kyle got involved in the school when her youngest child started attending Huntingtown Elementary.

Kyle enjoys being involved, but said she does none of her projects alone. She has worked with Christina Schneider on

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the Read-A-Thon for the past five years, and Kyle said she “could not have done it without her.”

“I am only one piece of the puzzle and owe so much to the support of the HES PTA Executive Board Members, Committee Chairs, Parent Volunteer Coordinator, HES Staff and HES parent volunteers,” Kyle said.

According to a Calvert County Public Schools press release, “the Parent Involvement Matters Awards (PIMA) is the nation's first and only statewide award program of its kind. The Maryland State Department of Education's program recognizes parents and guardians for their exceptional support of public education.

Parents were nominated for demonstrating significant, positive impact in their communities across five areas of parental involvement: Communication, Volunteering, Learning, Decision Making and Community Collaboration.”

Additional information about the PIMA program can be found on the Maryland State Department of Education website at www.marylandpublicschools.org/msde. sarahmiller@countytimes.net

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Fifty-three men and women with 1,473 combined years of service will be retiring from Calvert County Public Schools at the end of the school year.

The retirees were honored during a celebration at the Rod and Reel in Chesapeake Beach on June 12.

The evening was a “very happy and very sad occasion” said Board of Education President Eugene Karol. It’s difficult to say goodbye to friends who will take years of experience and education with them but it’s good to see them get a chance to take some time off and enjoy themselves.

There is a silver lining - some retirees love being involved in the schools and students lives so much that they come back to volunteer in the schools they worked at.

For more information, visit www.calvertnet. k12.md.us.

Claudia Benjaminson Myra Beverly Dorianne Brown Emma Butler Gregory Carter Karyn Delorme Peggy Jo Denton James Fields Bonnie Flaherty Arthur Fournier, Jr. Bettye Grey French Betsy Frye Alice Gray Denise Green Carolyn Hall Iris E. Harris Hilton Harrod Cheryl Johnson Laura Johnson Mary Bridget Kluwin Meryl McCann JoAnn McCready Sandra Mister Erskine Moss Samuel Oliver, III Cleo Parker Linda Parker Linda Patton Barbara Presa Deborah Pulley Dawn Ray Nancy Ridgeway Ronald Saunders Sheryl Schaefer Dorothy Schenk Carol Schmitz-Corken Emma Scott Linda Sinagra-Smith Joseph Smith Thelma Smootz Alberta Soderstrom Désirée Stamps Sharon Stevens Dave Taylor Donna Tizol Guy Tobin Janet Travers Deirdre Michelle Weissmueller Pamela White Irene Williams Phyllis Wills Deborah Wilson Lisa Wisniewski

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By Sarah Miller Staff Writer As of the June 12 Board of Education meeting, Calvert County Public Schools has a new superintendent.

The BOE appointed Daniel Curry the new superintendent. Curry will begin his position as superintendent of Calvert County Public Schools on Tuesday, July 1. He is currently the Superintendent of Lake Forest School District in Felton, Del., and his contract ends on June 30.

Curry was named Delaware Superintendent of the Year for 2011. He is a past president of the Delaware Chief School Officers and presently serves on the Executive Committee of the American Association of School Administrators representing Maryland, Delaware, West Virginia, Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

Curry has 26 years of experience as a superintendent. He hopes to use that experience to “organize a leadership team to move an already great school system to new heights.”

The biggest challenge in the coming year will be building the budget. Calvert County Public Schools will have to make some tough decisions about funding priorities and form a plan to manage financial resources in the future, Curry said.

Other challenges facing the school district as Curry takes control are the Common Core State Standards, the new teacher evaluations and the new standardized testing system. The state of Deleware is participating in the common core, and Curry is familiar with the changes it will entail. He worked with current Maryland State Superintendent Lillian M. Lowery when they were both superintendents in Deleware.

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iar with the territory and meeting with community members as soon as he begins his position. Being plugged into the community is essential, Curry said. The first time he came to Calvert, he decided he needed to know what was going on around town so he went to get his hair cut. He ended up talking to a woman who moved her family to the county because of the quality of the schools.

He intends to take a page out of Interim Superintendent Nancy Highsmith’s book and listen to community opinion on what the biggest issues are in the county and how the problems should be addressed.

“She’s done a wonderful job in the last year,” he said.

Highsmith will not be leaving Calvert County Public Schools. She will stay on at the central administrative office. Curry looks forward to working with her.

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16 Years of Beautiful Music and Fun Chesapeake Orchestra at River Concert Series Starts June 20

By Laurie L. Hayes Contributing Writer The Chesapeake Orchestra begins its 16th season with the River Concert Series at St. Mary’s College of Maryland (SMCM) by asking the question, “What if Bach lived during the Jazz Age?” The answer will be conveyed musically when In the beginning…Bach! Baroque masterpieces and a jazzy-baroque fusion finish kicks off the series Friday, June 20 on the Townhouse Green.

Under the direction of Jeffrey Silberschlag, the concert will include Baroque masterpieces of J.S. Bach and include a jazzy finish that showcases Silberschlag on the trumpet. Also featured will be Victor Dvoskin on jazz bass and drummer Adolph Wright, who has performed with the likes of Aretha Franklin and Ray Charles. The concert will also feature Jose Cueto on the violin and Susannah Margaret as narrator.

“This is a program that I have wanted to present for many years, but it took time to get the right elements together. I think it will be a real crowd pleaser,” notes Silberschlag.

The concerts will continue every Friday through July 25. Exciting new features are planned for later in the series, including live steaming of the concerts with captioned commentary

by Silberschlag and others through the Orchestra’s website or Facebook page. “I am interested in seeing how technology can enhance the audience’s enjoyment of the programs this summer,” Silberschlag says.

There will also be appearances by members of the Maryland Youth Orchestra with SMCM music students in performance with the Chesapeake Orchestra giving these talented youngsters an opportunity to play with

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a professional orchestra and audience members an opportunity to see an upand-coming virtuoso.

The final performance will include the music of Scheherazade and feature Maureen McGovern, whose 40-year career includes recordings, concerts, theater, film, television, radio and songwriting. With a voice that defies categorization, she has been called The Stradivarius Voice. McGovern will perform selections from the second half of the Great American Songbook.

“These are songs I have loved, reimagined for today’s audiences,” McGovern says, listing such favorites as Pete Seeger’s If I had a Hammer and Jimmy Webb’s By the Time I get to Phoenix.

The 2014 festival is expected to draw about 35,000 fans during its sixweek span. The concerts are familyfriendly and attendees are invited to enjoy the music and the beautiful sunset views of the Chesapeake Bay – as well as culinary offerings from the many food vendors.

Hilary Howard, a WTOP radio anchor and member of the Board of the Chesapeake Orchestra, will be among those in the audience. “I am thrilled to be a part of this vibrant, talented group of musicians and am excited at the opportunity for growth. Everyone should get the chance to hear them

and watch the indefatigable maestro in action.”

The drummer Adolph Wright praises Silberschlag for his commitment to bring the music of the Chesapeake Orchestra to Southern Maryland – the only professional orchestra in Maryland serving such a rural area.

“It’s a significant thing that Jeff is doing for this community,” Wright says. “He’s keeping the music alive.”

Debbie Greitzer, executive director of the Chesapeake Orchestra, agrees, adding that not only does the Orchestra bring this high caliber of music to the area, but it provides the concerts for free. “The Chesapeake Orchestra is a nonprofit organization,” she notes, “and is responsible for raising the funds for all its musical costs. While St. Mary’s College of Maryland provided that funding in the past, the Orchestra must now cover the more than $300,000 it takes to put on the River Concert Series.

We are very grateful to our sponsors and private donors, and always looking for additional support.”

For the entire series, the gates open at 5 p.m. and concerts start at 7 p.m. For more information, or to be a sponsor of this local tradition, go to www.chesapeakeorchestra.org or call 301-848-5309. The Orchestra is also on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ ChesapeakeOrchestra.

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Photo by Bruno Murialdo Maestro Jeffrey Silberschlag will perform jazz solos on Friday, June 20 with the Chesapeake Orchestra at St. Mary's College of Maryland. The free River Concert Series will include Bach and jazz performed by Aretha Franklin’s drummer and others.

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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

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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.…”

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“ 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.”

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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.

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Lynne Gillis Teacher Huntingtown, Md.

The two who uncovered the truth were Joe Chenelly and Kelly D McConkey, and they deserve your attention as they now run for commissioner.

Please also remember the $2 million that was spent on the Southern Library (which was to be temporary for 10 years and called “Interim”) and now apparently according to some in the government will be permanent and instead another library will be built in northern Calvert. Also remember other expenditures that were spent in the 1st District while our police officers and county employees went without pay raises.

Please remember this when you cast your vote.

Let’s turn our county around and elect Honest, Law Abiding Candidates who will work with the citizens.

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Dominion’s Volunteer of the Year Dominion’s decision to choose Susie Lopez as its volunteer of the year was a praiseworthey one. While there certainly were others deserving of recconition, I witnessed Mrs. Lopez demonstrating her concern for others during a recent trip to the Lusby shopping center.

Congratulations, Dominion, for shining a well-deserved light on this lady.

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By Susan Shaw Calvert County Commissioner, District 2

Calvert County Voters: Please Remember When You Cast Your Vote A few years ago, teachers were wondering what happened to their pay raises, and so were a couple of citizens. Those two decided to infiltrate the Board of Education.

While running for the Board of Education, there were serious efforts made to try and intimidate and slander them. But they fought on to get to the bottom of where the money was going. They prevailed and were elected!

Then they did their due diligence and found out why the teachers were short changed. It was because of the contracts given to the Superintendent and several others.

Three of the current candidates for the Board of Education signed off on those lucrative contracts. Those who signed off on the contracts were Dr. Eugene Karol, William “Bill” Phalen and Dawn Balinski.

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A Big Thank You I would like to publicly thank Metropolitan Appliances of North Beach, Md., for its charitable contribution to a high-needs family in our community.

I manage a mentorship program at a Calvert County public high school. One of the students in the program and her younger siblings are experiencing extreme family hardship at this time. I discovered that the home refrigerator was inoperable. One of the staff members at my school suggested that I call Metropolitan. Within 24 hours the refrigerator was fixed at

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Each Calvert County Commissioner has collateral duties in addition to the main duties of attending hearings and setting policy for Calvert County. For example, Commissioner Steve Weems is the Chair of the Tri-County Council composed of all the elected Commissioners, State Delegates, and State Senators in the three Southern MD Counties, plus one at-large citizen member for each of the three Counties. This role is a demanding one, as you can imagine, as the Tri-County Council coordinates regional efforts including Veterans’ services. I chair the Veterans Regional Advisory Committee (VRAC). As such, I received an invitation from First Lady Michelle Obama to attend a White House Summit on Homeless Veterans. Commissioner Nutter and I attended.

The elected folks were ushered into the White House Blue Room, where we were relieved of our purses, phones, I-pads. After talking to White House Intergovernmental Staff for several minutes, Mrs. Obama entered the room and began to speak to each of us individually. Most of the people in the room were mayors of large cities including New Orleans, Salt Lake, Houston, St. Paul. She shook my hand and we talked for about 3 minutes. I was surprised by her height (very tall), her litheness, and her beauty. She was very engaging. She has very expressive eyes. Her photos do not do justice to her golden skin. After Mrs. Obama had spoken to each person individually, our electronics and purses were returned to us and we were ushered into the East Room, also known as the Gold Room, which was filled with people sitted in chairs. A stage had been set up at the end of the room. I was seated in the front row, just in front of the teleprompter.

Mrs. Obama spoke eloquently and extensively about the plan to eliminate homelessness among Veterans by 2016. Other speakers included the Interim Secretary of Veteran’s Affairs, Sloan Gibson; the outgoing Secretary of HUD; and a young woman Marine of Iraq who had become homeless, but had regained her footing through government assistance and was now caring for her child and attending college on the GI Bill. She was wellspoken and inspirational.

Following the speeches, I participated in two panel discussions. One was led by 4 big city mayors. The other was led by major players in the effort to eliminate homelessness among Veterans. The overall message was very positive. Two big cities have totally eliminated homelessness among Veterans. One is Salt Lake City, Utah. The mayor told us how he did it.

The tools he used included HUD VASH Vouchers, the idea being to first house the Veteran, then provide wrap-around services for other needs such as employment, mental health, etc. We have 68 homeless Veterans in Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s Counties. We have been allocated ZERO, none, nada HUD VASH Vouchers due to the HUD definition of homelessness, which favors big cities. For example, a Veteran living in a drafty and unheated barn is not considered homeless by HUD. Mrs. Obama and her staff promised to address this inequity. I will let you know how the effects of the White House Summit progress and if, and when, we get the help we are seeking.

Meanwhile, early voting begins on June 12th at the Election Board Office in Prince Frederick in the Community Services Building across the street from the Post Office. PLEASE VOTE!! I believe that all my fellow Commissioners deserve another term based on our extremely positive performance over the last 3.5 years. I have been dismayed to see one candidate, Joe Chenelly, borrowing from my previous campaigns. Instead of I’m Choosing Susan, his signs say: “Choose Joe Chenelly, A Voice of Reason.” I adopted the tag line, a Voice of Reason after so many constituents told me that they saw me as the Voice of Reason during contentious debates on the BOCC. My dismay is due to the implication that I may be endorsing Joe. I am not for the simple fact that he has not finished his term on the Board of Education. I am endorsing Tom Hejl (ImPuttingTomattheTop.com) due to his temperament, extensive leadership, management, and budget experience. Besides his long career in law enforcement, Tom brings community involvement as the Chair of the United Way along with unparalleled integrity. His wife, Sheila Hejl, is a retired Calvert County librarian, who will bring him the women’s perspective and he tells me he will listen!

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What’s SUP? A Fun Way to Fitness

By Madeleine Buckley Contributing Writer On a morning in May, Jen Houck left from Coltons Point Marina and paddled ahead of three people, wearing her baseball hat and sunscreen, leading one of her very first paddle boarding classes. She is excited to bring the increasingly popular activity to Southern Maryland.

Houck, a licensed physical therapy assistant and personal trainer, decided to combine her passion for fitness with a sport that is growing in popularity called SUP, stand up paddleboarding. She created Potomac SUP and Fitness, a business which offers fitness classes that incorporate the paddleboard.

“I decided to start using paddleboarding just as a way to find my own niche and to increase my client base,” Houck said.

“I thought, what a perfect way to blend my marina, my health and fitness, and access to all the water around here.”

Houck began her first classes with her new business in May. As it is her first season, she is working on finding her client base.

“Probably the most challenging part really is to get the word out to everyone,” Houck said. “In this business in particular, a lot of people do not know what standup paddle boarding is. So I’m trying to educate them.”

However, Houck has found customers through her website and her other classes at the Fit U facility who are already coming back for more than one class.

“My daughter really took to it right away,” said Wendy Buckler, who took the introductory paddle boarding class with her nine-year-old daughter. “She’s standing up on the board with no problem at all, and Jen was just really great with her.

We did it again a second time, and now my daughter is begging me to go every day.”

According to Houck, people of all ages can participate in paddle boarding. In fact, her favorite memory so far was a birthday party where she worked with about 16 children.

“Everyone wanted to do it, they were just so interested. Every kid was able to get up and move around on the board, and that was just really cool to see,” Houck said. “I feel like so many of the kids are just wanting to be on the video games or the computer and all of that stuff, and for them being that excited to be out on the water and active was just so exciting.”

In addition to being a fun experience, paddle boarding uses every muscle in your body. “[What] it does help you with is your whole body strength because, in order to propel yourself in SUP, you kind of have to use your whole body to move around, especially if you’re going into the wind,” said Paul Rehder, who was interested in the sport and found Houck online. “I’m all into running, swimming and things like that now, and I always look for ways to keep it interesting. And this is one of them. In fact, I’m thinking about buying a board one day.”

In addition to the health benefits and unique experience,

Photos courtesy of Jen Houck, Potomac SUP and Fitness

many customers site Houck herself as the reason they are coming back, “She is absolutely the best trainer I’ve ever worked with, by far,” said Veronica Furs, who originally met Houck when their daughters played soccer together, “I’ve worked with a couple of different other ones, and she’s my last one. I will stay with her. She really understands the body, she understands if you’re hurt, she understands how to work on things and how to modify the exercises. She’s just awesome, she’s the best no doubt. I would recommend her to everybody.”

Ultimately, Houck is excited for the opportunities that paddle boarding can provide.

“I think it’s really important that people get out and they get moving, and that they do something fun. They don’t always have to just be stuck inside of the gym on a treadmill,” Houck said. “Not that there’s anything wrong with those things. I mean, I work in a studio. But it’s just something that’s fun and exciting to them, and you know they’ll keep doing it. They’ll have more success that way.”

For more information on Potomac SUP and Fitness or to find classes, you can visit their website, www.potomacsupfit. com, or find them on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. news@countytimes.net

From Theatre to Mexican Restaurant and Soon to be Bar The Rex is Under New Ownership

By Sarah Miller Staff Writer More than 40 years ago, The Rex was Leonardtown’s movie theater. When new owner Joe Kurley was growing up, he remembers there being an ice cream parlor in the building. Most recently, the building was home to Mexican restaurant called Cerro Grande. Soon, The Rex will be open again.

Kurley decided to go back to the old name, wanting to evoke Leonardtown’s history. Rex also means “king” in Latin, which happens to be Kurley’s son’s name.

“It just kind of came together,” Kurley said.

Kurley and co-owner Darrin Atlas are planning a major overhaul of the building and intend to open in late July.

The Rex will be two restaurants in one, Kurley said.

One half of the building will be more of a traditional bar, Kurley said.

The other side, located where the box office and concession stands once were, will be designed as an ode to the old movie theater.

He has been talking to longtime Leonardtown residents about movies they remember seeing

at The Rex and finding vintage movie posters from those movies to hang up and down the walls. This is supposed to be a more quiet dining area, Kurley said. He and Atlas came up with the idea of putting movie posters on the walls, along with stories from the Leonardtown residents who saw them, from bars in New York City. Kurley said his favorite bars are the ones that display their history on the walls, and that was the feel he wanted to create.

The renovation won’t erase everything from former establishments. Kurley intends to keep the tin roof and refinish the existing wooden floors while painting the walls red and black, like vintage movie theaters.

The Rex will feature food from Lotus Café in Solomons. Everything that comes from the Lotus Café is fresh cooked and seasonal, which Kurley believes will be a good addition to the town.

In the future, following The Rex’s grand opening, Kurley hopes to bring the theater in the back of the building back to life, possibly hosting concerts and showing classic monster movies and westerns, like the ones he found listed in newspaper clippings in the basement of The Rex.

Photo by Sarah Miller Joe Kurley, right, looks forward to building up Leonardtown for his son, King, to grow up in.

Kurley and Altas have a long history in Leonardtown, having grown up in the area and graduated from Leonardtown High School.

Kurley spent 14 years as the general manager at the Tiki Bar in Solomons. Atlas is the owner of Firehouse Subs in Lexington Park.

Kurley said he has had his eye on the building for a long time, and when it became available he approached Atlas and they decid-

ed to go into the venture together.

“It’s got a lot of character,” Kurley said.

Kurley looks forward to having a hand in shaping Leonardtown in the future and making it a place for his son to grow up.

For more information about The Rex, contact Kurley at 301-247-0110. sarahmiller@countytimes.net

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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 Edgar Beaton, 83 Samuel Edgar Beaton, 83, of Prince Frederick, and a former resident of Lewes, Del., and Chesapeake Beach, passed away June 10. He was born Nov. 13, 1930, in Sedley, Va., to Samuel Richard and Lizzie May (Raiford) Beaton. Sam enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1948 and served until being discharged as a Sergeant on Sept. 10, 1953. He was a drywall contractor for many years and retired in 2011 as the maintenance director of the Rehoboth Beach Country Club. Sam was a life member of Stallings-Williams American Legion Post 206 of Chesapeake Beach, Md. He was a Ford truck enthusiast and loved to fish.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Lois Beaton; and

his wife, Linda L. Beaton. Surviving are his four children, Wayne Beaton (Wendy) of Alexandria, Va.; Rick Beaton (Valerie) of Woodbridge, Va.; Nancy Lago (Fred) of Huntingtown, Md.; and Brenda Poole (Donald) of Prince Frederick, Md.; eight grandchildren, Sam and Shelby Murphy of Prince Frederick; Aaron and Sierra Beaton of Alexandria; Eric and Sean Beaton of Woodbridge; and Tommy and Kristi Lago of Huntingtown; a great-granddaughter, Molly Lago; and a brother, Leland Beaton of Smithfield, Va. Friends may call on Monday, June 23, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., Owings, where a service and celebration of Sam’s life will follow at 12:30 p.m. Interment will be at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, Md. Memorial contributions may be made to Stallings-Williams American Legion Post 206, P.O. Box 428, Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732. To leave condolences, visit www.rauschfuneralhomes.com.

Joseph Michael “Joey” Albright, 20 Joseph Michael “Joey” Albright, 20, of Chesapeake Beach passed away Wednesday, June 11. He was the loving son of Jack and Kristie Albright and loving brother of Zachary, Shannon and Kiersten Albright. He is also survived by his grandparents, Carole and James Guthrie and Claudia and Henry Albright, and his very special aunt “Nenny.”

Joey was born in Prince Frederick and attended Huntingtown High School. He loved music and was especially fond of writing song lyrics. Because Joey was a free spirit, he enjoyed motocross competitions at Budds Creek and had trophies to show for his wins. He also performed “glove light shows.” Joey always cherished his time with family and friends and especially his trips to spend time with his grandparents, Pop-pop and Mamaw; his loving uncle, BoBo; and his special aunt, Jennie. He will be deeply missed by all his family, but they know they will see their Joey in Heaven. Services were held on Wednesday, June 18, at the Lee Funeral Home Calvert, and interment was at Chesapeake Highlands Memorial Gardens, Port Republic, Md.

Bernard Lloyd Smith, Jr., 56

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Bernard L. and Doris Jeanne (Roy) Smith. Bernie attended Calvert County schools and was a 1979 graduate of Calvert High. He was employed on the custodial staff of Prince George’s County Schools for over 30 years.

Bernie was fond of walking in his neighborhood and was known as the “Mayor” or “Sherriff” of Columbia Beach. He enjoyed farmers markets, fishing, the Pittsburg Steelers football and visiting family and friends.

Bernie was a devoted brother, uncle and friend. He was always willing to lend a helping hand. He was preceded in death by his father on Jan. 1, 1999. Surviving are his mother, Doris J. Smith of Chesapeake Beach; five brothers, Thomas E. “Pete” Smith Sr. and his wife, Susanne, of Lusby, Donald J. Smith of Huntingtown, Robert E. Smith and his wife, Janet, of Sunderland, Lloyd A. Smith of Chesapeake Beach and Dennis M. Smith and his companion, Kimberly Yee, of Indian Head; and three sisters, Margaret T. Swantek and her husband Richard of Erie, Pa., Helen A. Borst of Churchton and Shirley A. Kiger of Chesapeake Beach.

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Senior Citizen News

SENIOR LIVING

Senior Arts Competition News The following artists were the Best in Division winners at this year’s Senior Arts Competition: Fiber Arts – Faye Brookman; Two Dimensional – Kenneth Morris; Paper Art – Dorathea Kotanko; Hand Crafts – Heather Landis; Three Dimensional – Dorathea Kotanko; Ceramics – Linda Osborne. The Arts Council Grand Prize Winner was Dorathea Kotanko. Dorathea was also the winner of the People’s Choice Award for her White Dog. Congratulations to all of the winners in this year’s competition! The Office on Aging would like to thank the 2014 judges: Rane Franklin, Joan Kilmon, Judy MacWilliams and Linda Patton, the Arts Council of Calvert County, and the Senior Councils of Calvert Pines, North Beach, and Southern Pines Senior Centers.

Trips Our senior trips fill up fast, so remember to sign up early. Sign up for trips is on a first come, first serve basis.

Trips are open to anyone aged 50 and older. Upcoming trips include the National Zoo in Washington, DC, the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad in Cumberland, MD, and the Rockettes in New York City. Look for information on upcoming trips in The Connection.

Calvert Pines Senior Center (CPSC) If you love to sing, join the Variety Players every Wednesday, 12:30 p.m. Instructor Susan Yoe leads the group in many different genres of music. The Variety Players sing at events and programs at the senior centers as well as nursing homes.

Enjoy making and eating your own Red, White and Blue Dessert Parfait, Thursday, July 3, 12:30 p.m. Remember to sign up for lunch too.

North Beach Senior Center (NBSC) Join the staff for a fun interactive mystery, Who Dunits, Tuesday, June 24, 10:30 a.m. Help solve the mysteries and see if you are a top crime solver.

Come to the Ask-For-The-Nurse presentation, Metabolic Syndrome, and learn how it involves a group of risk factors: high blood pressure, diabetes, and abdominal fat., Tuesday, July 1, 11 a.m.

Southern Pines Senior Center (SPSC) Learn the art of Card Stamping, Tuesday, July 1, 8, 15 and 22, 9 a.m. and make beautiful cards for friends and family.

If you know what a meld and a trump refers to, you could be part of the Duplicate Bridge or Party Bridge group.

The Duplicate Bridge group meets Mondays and Tuesdays, 12:30 p.m. and Party Bridge meets Thursdays, 12:45 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 301-855-1170, North Beach Senior Center at 410-257-2549, or Southern Pines Senior Center at 410-586-2748.

Monday, June 23 Sloppy Joes, Potato Salad, French Fries, Peas, Pickle, Cantaloupe Tuesday, June 24 Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, Salad, Green Beans, Italian Bread, Clementines Wednesday, June 25 RED, WHITE AND BLUE PICNIC AT THE FAIRGROUNDS – BEEF BBQ (No meals served at the centers) Thursday, June 26 Tuna Salad Sandwich, Pasta Salad, Raw Veggies with Dip, Banana, Brownie Friday, June 27 Pork BBQ, Baked Beans, Cole Slaw, Lemon Bar

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JPPM Speaker Series Presents “A Long Overdue Story” On June 26 at 7 p.m., Dianne Cross will share her personal story of how she transformed an old portrait into a long overdue and amazing story. Her research reveals the life of her great-great-grandfather, Sgt. Isaac Hall, from that of a slave to a Civil War soldier and freedom. This free talk is open to the public and will be held in the Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory meeting room at Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum. Light refreshments will be served.

Ms. Cross earned her BA in History from Rutgers University.

She resides in Laurel, Md. This lecture is sponsored by the Friends of Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum and by the MARPAT Foundation in memory of Thomas W. Richards.

Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum, a state museum of archaeology and home to the Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory, is a program of the Maryland Historical Trust, a division of the Maryland Department of Planning. It is located on 560 scenic acres along the Patuxent River and the St. Leonard Creek in St. Leonard, Calvert County, Maryland. For more information, call 410-586-8501 or visit www.jefpat.org.

Don’t Miss The Supermagicman Reggie Rice to Perform on Thursday, June 26 The Calvert Marine Museum presents Reggie Rice, The SUPERMAGICMAN, performing live on Thursday, June 26 at 7 p.m. in the new Harms Gallery. Rice is D.C.’s three-time Comedy Magician of the Year. Admission is $5 at the door.

Reggie Rice has a family-friendly act which is wildly popular with children and very entertaining for the adults, combining a variety of magic tricks with his enormous onstage persona, comic energy, music and even some Michael Jackson-like dance moves. One of the most engaging aspects of Rice’s show is the way he brings audience members up on stage to “assist” with his various magic acts. The shyest child becomes the star of the show with Rice generously sharing the spotlight. It is as much fun for the audience as the assistants, and you never know where the next manic magic will come from.

Rice was introduced to magic as a teenager through a part-time job at Hyperspace Fun Center where he helped to put on ‘‘magic birthday parties.” He discovered a talent for magic and soon was doing gigs at banquets, fairs, picnics and various community events. That morphed into a fulltime obsession with magic. In between his fullscale illusion theater performances, he is still doing solo shows. Rice has traveled across the United States and to Europe and maintains a demanding touring schedule.

The museum is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $9 for adults, $7 for seniors and military with valid I.D., and $4 for children ages 5 to 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 410-326-2042. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.

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Little Horrors, Big Stars

Thursday, June 19

By Emily Charles Contributing Writer Got a knack for performing? Then you’ll love the Newtowne Players!

The Newtowne Players was founded in 2001 by Wendy Heidrich and strives to involve any and all theater enthusiasts within Southern Maryland, according to their website, www.newtowneplayers. org.

The group started out performing in small venues such as the former Nook & Monks restaurant and the Do Dah Deli.

As the fan base expanded, they began to entertain in larger venues, eventually taking up permanent residence in what used to be the Lexington Park Library.

The old library building has since been renovated into a small theater, and is now host to a variety of cunning works, including the upcoming performance of “Little Shop of Horrors,” from June 25 until Aug. 10.

“The best part is actually interacting with the characters, and so far it’s been great to be with the cast,” said Jaiyla Lewis, who will be starring as Crystal in “Little Shop of Horrors.”

The Newtowne Players is always searching for volunteers to help them with their performances. All aspects of theatre are encouraged, including writing, performing, directing, set painting, costume designing and artful application of stage make up. Needed positions can be found on their website, www. newtowneplayers.org. Bill Scarafia, one of the Newtowne Players’ experienced directors accredits the troupe’s success to its large volunteer base. If you’d like to do more than simply volunteer, you can sign up to become a member. Member-

Entertainment Calendar George Dunn Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Friday, June 20 Don’t Call Me Shirley Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 8 p.m. to 12 a.m.

Tracy Allen Ruddy Duck Seafood and Alehouse (16810 Piney Point Road, Piney Point) – 8 to 11 p.m.

Absinthe Anthony’s Bar and Grill (10371 Southern Maryland Boulevard, Dunkirk) – 9 p.m.

Tonight’s Alibi ABC Lounge (22741 Three Notch Road, California) – 9 p.m.

Saturday, June 21 Tracy Allen Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 9 p.m. to 12 a.m.

Rum Runners Ruddy Duck Seafood and Alehouse (16810 Piney Point Road, Piney Point) – 8 to 11 p.m.

Tonight’s Alibi Apehangers Bar and Grille (9100 Crain Highway, Bel Anton) – 9 p.m.

Photos courtesy of www.newtowneplayers.org

ship applications are available online.

As a nonprofit organization, the hardest part is “building community support. That’s why we work so hard to make sure that the quality of the production is such that we can keep the organization going,” Scarafia said.

Tickets for shows are available at their Lexington Park box office and online. Tickets ordered on the day of the performance being attended can be attained only through the theater ticket line.

Payments for tickets may be made in advance.

For more information, please call 301-7375447 or visit www.newtowneplayers.org. The theater can also be contacted at info@newtowneplayers.org. news@countytimes.net

Too Many Mikes Ridge VFW (13390 Point Lookout Road, Ridge) – 3 p.m.

Sunday, June 22 California Ramblers Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 3 p.m.

Monday, June 23 Team Trivia Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 7 to 9:30 p.m.

Tuesday, June 24 Open Mic Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 8:30 p.m.

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Library Events All 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

Thursday, June 19 • Tween Summer Bookfest Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 6:30 to 8 p.m.

5th to 7th graders are invited to an evening of fun and free activities, discussion and snacks themed around the book, Liesl and Po by Lauren Oliver, which they have all read. Please register. 410-326-5289

Friday, June 20 • 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

Saturday, June 21 • Garden Smarter: Create a Habitat with Native Plants Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 10 to 11:30 a.m.

Go native! Learn how to welcome nature into your backyard by choosing native plants for your landscape. 410-326-5289 • Brain Games: Mahjongg, Bridge, Scrabble & more Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 12 to 3 p.m.

Want to learn Mahjongg or Bridge?

Hope to make your Scrabble skills killer?

Games are a great way to keep your brain sharp while having fun! Join us! 410-5350291 or 301-855-1862

Monday, June 23 • Monday Morning Movies Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 10 to 11 a.m.

Bring the little ones for movies and a story. We’ll complete a coloring sheet too.

410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862

Tuesday, June 24 • Summer Fun Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch at the Northeast Community Center, 4075 Gordon Stinnett Avenue, Chesapeake Beach – 10 to 11 a.m.

Mad Science brings spectacular science entertainment right to you. See crazy chemical reactions, amazing experiments with air, and even explosions. Discover the secrets behind some fun magic tricks, or learn how scientists make fireworks. Each 45 minute show is full of interactive demonstrations so be prepared to experience just

how cool science can be. For kids 5 and up.

410-257-2411 • PlayTime Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 10:45 to 11:30 a.m.

Playtime is learning and discovery time for you and your child. Engage in interactive play,connect with other parents and caregivers, and have fun! Bring a non-battery operated toy to share. No registration. For ages birth through 5 years old. 410-326-5289 • Game on @ Calvert Library!

Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 2 to 3 p.m.

Join us to play Nintendo Wii. Try out Rock Band, Guitar Hero and more. All ages are welcome! 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862 • Summer Fun Calvert Library Fairview Branch, at Dunkirk Fire Department, 3170 West Ward Road, Dunkirk – 2 to 3 p.m.

Mad Science. Mad Science brings spectacular science entertainment right to you. See crazy chemical reactions, amazing experiments with air, and even explosions. Discover the secrets behind some fun magic tricks, or learn how scientists make fireworks. Each 45 minute show is full of interactive demonstrations so be prepared to experience just how cool science can be. For kids 5 and up. 410-257-2101 • 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

Wednesday, June 25 • Summer Fun Calvert Library Southern Branch at Patuxent Elementary School, 35 Appeal Lane, Lusby – 10 a.m.

Mad Science. Mad Science brings spectacular science entertainment right to you. See crazy chemical reactions, amazing experiments with air, and even explosions. Discover the secrets behind some fun magic tricks, or learn how scientists make fireworks. Each 45-minute show is full of interactive demonstrations so be prepared to experience just how cool science can be.

For kids 5 and up. 410-326-5289 • Children’s Makers Space Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 1 to 2 p.m.

Children can drop by to make crafts while waiting for the Summer Fun Program to begin. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862 • Summer Fun Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 2 to 3 p.m.

Mad Science. Mad Science brings spectacular science entertainment right to you. See crazy chemical reactions, amazing experiments with air, and even explosions. Discover the secrets behind some fun magic tricks, or learn how scientists make fireworks. Each 45 minute show is full of interactive demonstrations so be prepared

to experience just how cool science can be.

For kids 5 and up., 410-535-0291 or 301-8551862. http://calvert.lib.md.us.

• Fizz! Boom! Afternoon!

Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach – 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Summer and Science go together on Fizz, Boom Afternoons. Children Kindergarten to 5th grade drop by for science stories, activities, and snacks. Registration not required. 410-257-2411 • Fizz! Boom! Afternoon!

Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Summer and Science go together on Fizz! Boom! Afternoons! Children Kindergarten to 5th grade drop by for science stories, activities, and snacks. Registration not required. 410-326-5289 • Summer Fun Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 7 to 8 p.m.

Mad Science brings spectacular science entertainment right to you. See crazy chemical reactions, amazing experiments with air, and even explosions. Discover the secrets behind some fun magic tricks, or learn how scientists make fireworks. Each 45 minute show is full of interactive demonstrations so be prepared to experience just how cool science can be. For kids 5 and up.

410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862

Thursday, June 26 • Children’s Makers Space Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Come join our first “Maker’s Space” for children at Southern and see what you can build. We will supply a large amount of Legos, including some Lego Duplos.

Activities will also include craft stations.

410-326-5289 • 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 • Fizz, Boom, Afternoon!

Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Summer and Science go together on Fizz, Boom Afternoons. Children Kindergarten to 5th grade drop by for science stories, activities, and snacks Registration not required. This week’s theme is. 410-5350291 or 301-855-1862

Friday, June 27 • On Pins & Needles Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850

Costley Way – 1 to 4 p.m.

Bring your quilting, needlework, knitting, crocheting, or other project for an afternoon of conversation and shared creativity. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862

Saturday, June 28 • Garden Smarter: Shade Gardening with Native Plants Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 10 to 11:30 a.m.

What do you plant in a shady garden?

Learn about some native plants that are adapted to shade and can add color and texture to your landscape. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862 • Lego Mania Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 3 to 4 p.m.

Lego enthusiasts will meet monthly to hear a story followed by a Lego building session. Each session will close with sharing time. Legos supplied by library. Drop in.

This month’s theme is Transportation. 410535-0291 or 301-855-1862

Monday, June 30 • Monday Morning Movies Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 10 to 11 a.m.

Bring the little ones for movies and a story. We’ll complete a coloring sheet too.

410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862 • July: 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 • July: Artist of the month: Barbara Boward Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach Medium: Photographer. Fine art photography, nature, seaside and vintage inspired photography, local Southern Maryland photography. 410-257-241

Tuesday, July 1 • Summer Fun: Mime Mark Jaster Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch at the Northeast Community Center, 4075 Gordon Stinnett Ave., Chesapeake Beach – 10 to 11 a.m.

Piccolo’s Trunk. A wordless clownish character enchants with illusions and humorous surprises by engaging kids with skillful movement, live music and audience participation in this popular introduction to the art of mime. For kids of ALL ages.

410-257-2411 • Summer Storytime Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons -10 to 10:45 a.m.

Summer Storytime is for families with children of multiples ages. The program lasts 45 minutes and there is no craft. Ages birth to 5. 410-326-5289

Out&About Thursday, June 19

NARFE Meeting Cove Point Park (Lusby) - noon The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE), Calvert County Chapter, will be meeting. Meet and greet fellow federal employees and neighbors, and enjoy a summertime meal under the pavilion. Members, non-members, current federal employees and guests are welcome. Bring a salad, side dish, veggie or dessert to share. For NARFE membership information and application, call 410-586-1441.

Interviewing Skills Workshop Calvert One Stop Career Center (200 Duke Street, Suite 1400, Prince Frederick) – 1 to 3 p.m.

Have you gotten interviews but have not landed the job? The Calvert One Stop Career Center offers a free interviewing skills workshop that will assist you with the various aspects of the interviewing process, such as the different types of interviews, the importance of follow-up and how to better prepare yourself for your next interview. You must be registered with the Maryland Workforce Exchange to attend this free workshop. For more info and to register, please visit www.mwejobs.maryland.gov.

Friday, June 20 Dreams Studio of Dance Annual Showcase Patuxent High School (12485 Southern Connector Blvd., Lusby) – 6 to 8:30 p.m.

Please join us for an amazing dance show, “Creature Feature.” You will see all the regional winning dancers from the 2014 dance season. Tickets are $20.00 and sold at the door. Profits will help the dancers on the competition team.

Saturday June 21 Tall Ship Invasion, Open Ship Tours Calvert Marine Museum (14200 Solomons Island Road, Solomons) – 9 to 11 a.m.

Tall Ships are invading Solomons, Maryland! The ships (Kalmar Nyckel, Pride of Baltimore II, Sultana and the Dove) begin arriving on June 17 and will be docked at various places around the island. Public Sails are available Wednesday through Sunday; visit www.calvertmarinemuseum.com for schedule and booking information. On Saturday, June 21, the Calvert Marine Museum is open and free to the public and all ships are offering free “Open Ship” tours Free transportation between docking sites will be provided so visitors may park at the museum and move readily from ship to ship.

War of 1812 Fair & Re-Enactment Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum (10515 Mackall Road, St Leonard) – 10

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Step back in time on June 21st and 22nd with Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum as we relive life in the early 1800s. The 1812 Fair and Re-enactment will feature tactical demonstrations and reenactments of Maryland’s largest naval engagement, camp life, live entertainment, crafts, music, dancing, food, drinks, hands-on activities and more.

Stay later on Saturday for Tavern Night from 6 to 10 p.m. and enjoy live entertainment, food, libations and a fireworks display. No admission to the daytime festivities, small admission fee to Tavern Night. For more information, visit www.jefpat.org or call 410-586-8501

Car Wash/Yard Sale for Alzheimer’s Walk Calvert County Nursing Center (85 Hospital Road, Prince Frederick) – 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Please come and support the fundraising efforts for the annual Alzheimer’s Walk, sponsored by Calvert County Nursing Center in Prince Frederick. All monies raised go to the CCNC team.

Hot dogs, drinks and baked goods will be available for purchase.

Fossil Field Experience Calvert Marine Museum (14200 Solomons Island Road, Solomons) – 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Come explore the fossils of Calvert Cliffs with a trained guide. Space is limited. Preregistration required. Children must be 8 years old and accompanied by an adult. Call 410-326-2042, ext. 41.

Sunday, June 22 Tall Ship Invasion, Open Ship Tours Calvert Marine Museum (14200 Solomons Island Road, Solomons) – 2 p.m.

Tall Ships are invading Solomons, Maryland! The ships (Kalmar Nyckel, Pride of Baltimore II, Sultana and the Dove) begin arriving on June 17 and will be docked at various places around the island. Public Sails are available Wednesday through Sunday; visit www.calvertmarinemuseum.com for schedule and booking information. On Sunday, June 22, all ships will sail in convoy up the Patuxent River and anchor offshore at Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum to participate in the re-enactment of the Battle of St. Leonard Creek. For schedules and details, visit www.choosecalvert.com/1812.

War of 1812 Fair & Re-Enactment Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum (10515 Mackall Road, St Leonard) – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Step back in time on June 21 and 22 with Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum as we relive life in the early 1800s. The 1812 Fair and Re-enactment will feature tactical demonstrations and reenactments of Maryland’s largest naval engagement, camp life, live entertainment, crafts, music, dancing, food,

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Community Events drinks, hands-on activities and more.

For more information, visit www.jefpat. org or call 410-586-8501 Southern Maryland Audubon Society Fundraiser Southern Maryland Blue Crabs Baseball Stadium (11765 St Linus Drive, Waldorf) – 2 p.m.

Please join the Southern Maryland Audubon Society for a fund raiser at the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs Baseball Stadium. The funds will be used to provide a scholarship to send a southern Maryland teacher to Audubon Camp at Hog Island, Maine, to help provide environmental and avian education to students. Tickets must be ordered online to count for the fund raiser at www. somdbluecrabs.com. The fundraising code is SMAS.

Monday, June 23 Summer Discovery Day: Math Madness Mt. Hope Community Center (104 Pushaw Station Road, Sunderland) – 9 a.m.

Bring your little one and join us to discover and explore your inner mathematical genius through experiments, games and fun activities you can use again and again at home! Activities are geared towards 2 to 5 year olds, but infants, toddlers and kids of all ages are welcome to join. This is a free event, sponsored by The Promise Resource Center and The United Way of Calvert County. Call to register at 301-2900040 Space is limited and is available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Wednesday, June 25 Free Cardio Kickboxing Demo!

The Chesapeake Ranch Estates Clubhouse (500 Clubhouse Drive, Lusby) – 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Kickboxing Kombat™ is a 55 minute mixed martial arts/ kickboxing inspired cardio workout. It is interval based, alternating between lower and higher cardiovascular intensities throughout the workout. This workout is both fun and fierce consisting of choreographed routines set to fun, motivational musical tracks! Bring exercise mat. This class includes an upper body and abs/core track Starting July 2, classes will only be $5 donation per class. Drop in; there are no contracts.

Class lead by Joyce Weaver, Certified Group fitness instructor and licensed Zumba(R) instructor. Visit www.facebook.com/dancewithjoyce or call 301997-5219 for more information.

Thursday, June 26 Reggie Rice, The SUPERMAGICMAN Calvert Marine Museum (14200 Solomons Island Road, Solomons) – 7 p.m.

Calvert Marine Museum presents

Reggie Rice, The SUPERMAGICMAN, performing live. Rice is D.C.’s three-time Comedy Magician of the Year. Admission is $5.00 at the door.

Reggie Rice has a family-friendly act which is wildly popular with children and very entertaining for the adults, combining a variety of magic tricks with his enormous onstage persona, comic energy, music and even some Michael Jackson-like dance moves. One of the most engaging aspects of Rice’s show is the way he brings audience members up on stage to “assist” with his various magic acts. The shyest child becomes the star of the show with Rice generously sharing the spotlight. It is as much fun for the audience as the assistants, and you never know where the next manic magic will come from.

Saturday, June 28 Lighthouse Adventure Cruise: Northern Bay Calvert Marine Museum (14200 Solomons Island Road, Solomons) – 7:45 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Lighthouse lovers are invited for an unforgettable experience exploring lighthouses on the Chesapeake Bay with an expert guide aboard a private charter. Cruises leave from the Drum Point Lighthouse. The cost is $130; $120 for museum members. Preregistration required. Call 410-326-2042, ext. 41 Community Sale Asbury Solomons Retirement Community, Auditorium (11000 Asbury Circle, Solomons) – 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

This sale will include Betty’s Closet a resale of new and gently used clothing and accessories with quite a few women’s larger sizes. The library committee will have books and cd’s at a fabulous low price. Grannies Treasures will be selling housewares, furniture and miscellaneous items. All proceeds will benefit the Benevolent Care Fund. Call 410-394-3483 for more information.

Sunday, June 29

Painted Shoes and Handbags Class Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center (13480 Dowell Rd, Solomons) – 1 to 4:30 p.m.

Let’s reinvent an old pair of shoes, a handbag, or a belt into a fabulously painted fashion statement! Bring an old leather (natural or man-made) wardrobe item from home and learn how to use textile paints to give it a facelift! Materials fee covers a paint kit that you can take home and continue to use. Member cost of $40 and nonmember cost of $45.

Materials fee of $12 is due to instructor at class Registration is required in advance. Call 410-326-4640 to register.

For more information, visit www.annmariegarden.org.

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CLUES ACROSS

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Looking to build? Wonderful & wooded three+acre building lot in Hollywood with three conventional perc sites. Beautiful and private homesite just waiting for you and your dream home. Conveniently located to Pax River, Leonardtown, & easy commute to Waldorf, St Mary’s City, NESEA, etc. Call for plat or appointment to preview property.

804-241-5374 or 301-690-2544. Price: $99,900.

3br 2.5ba duplex on cul-de-sac, 2 parking spaces in front, master bedroom with en suite bathroom, cathedral ceiling, and walk-in closet. Wall-to-wall carpeting throughout, washer, dryer, window treatments, stove, dishwasher, microwave. Very close to PAX, shopping, schools, $1325/mo+sec dep, no sec 8, dog neg, NS 301-994-2791.

Real Estate Rentals 1-Bedroom - Central in-town location. All electric appliances and heat. Landlord pays water, trash removal, and sewage. 1-year lease required. References required. No pets and no children. Call 301-475-8787 for further details. $650/month.

Quiet, private area in Valley Lee. 3 BR, 1.5 BA, Lrg Kitchen, Living/Dining Rm, plenty of closet space. W/D, Heat Pump/ CAC. Extra storage. Asphalt Parking. Cable TV is furnished. Dumpster for trash on site.

1600 sq ft. No Pets, No Section 8. References required. $1,200.00/mo plus utilities. $1,000 security depost. Call 301-994-2908. After 5PM call 301-994-2031.

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Employment Where Kids Grow Happy Daycare is looking for a F/T Aide to join our caring team. Applicant must be at least 19 years of age, be able to work in a fast paced environment, be prompt, have a sense of urgency, be reliable, dedicated and most of all love children! We offer a competitive salary, company paid vacations, holidays, and career growth opportunities. No experience necessary. Please email your resume to infokids@comcast.net.

Drivers: DEDICATED. REGIONAL. HOME WEEKLY/BI-WEEKLY GUARANTEED Start up to $.44 cpm.

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Employment Drivers: Local/Regional/OTR New Enhanced Pay, Package Based on Exp. Excellent Benefits. Consistent Miles Daily/Weekly/Bi-Weekly Hometime CDL-A 1yr OTR exp 855-842-8498 Veterinary Technician for a busy day-time practice. All aspects of Veterinary Care knowledge and ability to multitask is desired. Must have 1 year experience as a Veterinary Assistant or Technician. Own transportation is required. Available to work Monday-Saturdays. Please email your resume to ncsudvm@verizon.net. No phone calls or faxed resumes will be accepted.

TEL: 301-373-4125 • FAX: 301-373-4128 • sales@countytimes.net

The Calvert Gazette

Thursday, June 19, 2014

Cool never goes out of style

Saving energy and money with an A/C upgrade is a smart look

Follow the trend to upgrade and save.

Cooling costs account for a large part of your summertime energy bill.

If your cooling equipment is more than 10 years old, you could be wasting energy all summer long, plus risking Energy-efficient cooling A/C equipment failure just when you need equipment is designed to: it most.

Upgrade to new high-efficiency central air conditioning and save up to $500 with rebates.

• Use less energy.

• Run quieter.

• Create a more comfortable indoor environment.

Find a participating contractor at SMECO.coop/save or call 877-818-4094.

This program supports the EmPOWER Maryland Energy Efficiency Act.

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