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By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Following a June 17 Board of County Commissioners decision, Fairview Visitor’s Center officially closed on July 1. Prior to the closing, staff at the Fairview library informed visitors of the closure, collecting letters and signatures in support of keeping the Fairview Visitor’s Center open. Former Fairview Visitor’s Center employee Diana Worth has a number of concerns about how the closure of the branch will affect tourism service in the county. The Fairview Tourist Center caught people on their way into the county, she said, and the staff was able to help people get directions and direct them to county attractions not visible from Route 2/4, such as local wineries, golf courses and parks. They also recommend the best places to get a meal. “It doesn’t explain on the side of the road what’s going on,” said Rockville resident Connie Heister, who stopped with her two daughters and husband, Pete, to get a map and directions to local lighthouses. While they were at the visitor’s center, Worth helped them put together an itinerary that included visiting Solomons Island and Flag Pond. When asked, visitors center employee Barbara Sprecher said closing the Fairview location “just doesn’t make a lot of sense.” Most visitors to the Solomons Visitor Center want to stay in Solomons, said Van Ireland. People stopping at the Fairview center are curios about the county,

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and he enjoys directing them to local businesses and under-advertised locations. Both Ireland and Sprecher will be joining the staff at the Solomons Island Visitor’s Center as of July 2. The visitor’s center was open seven days per week, and will still be open when the Fairview library is open, said Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Carolyn Hart. There will be no staff at the Fairview visitors center, and the logistical challenges of going from a manned to unmanned visitor’s center are being considered, Hart said. The Solomons Island Visitor’s center remains open, with the staff from the Fairview Visitor’s Center having migrated to provide additional staffing at the southern location. sarahmiller@countytimes.net

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COUNTY NEWS

Complete Primary Ballot Count to be Finished on Monday

The last of the numbers from the primary election are to be in on July 7. Approximately 19 percent of registered voters cast their ballot, according to Elections Administrator Gail L. Hatfield. The relatively low turnout is to be expected during a gubernatorial primary, Hatfield said, especially one where there are few contested races. She anticipates a high-

er turnout for the general elections. The provisional ballots were counted on July 2 and the last of the absentee ballots are scheduled to be counted on July 7. “It’s never over until the last vote is counted,” Hatfield said. For more information, visit www. co.cal.md.us.

Town Hall Meeting To Be Held On Water And Sewer Issues

The League of Women Voters of Calvert County will hold a Town Hall Meeting on Thursday, July 10 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Calvert Library, located at 850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick, Md. The topic for the meeting is: Water & Sewer Issues in the County. As a peninsula bordering the Chesapeake Bay, Calvert County has multiple water resources but is challenged regarding disposal of its waste. Dr. Meredith Steele, assistant professor in the Department of Crop and Soil Environmental Studies at Virginia Tech, will attend. Discussions will center on whether Calvert should focus attention on installation of public water and sewer systems or if Calvert should manage and regulate private systems. The meeting is free and open to the public. Members of the Board of County Commissioners have been invited. For more information on the League, visit www.calvert1.lwvmd. org or call 410-586-2176.

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Lusby Native Serves Aboard USS Harry S. Truman

By Petty Officer 1st Class Ruben Perez, Navy Office of Community Outreach A 2006 Patuxent High School graduate and Lusby, Md., native is serving on one of the world’s largest warships, the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Petty Officer 3rd Class Michelle Gray is an aviation boatswain’s mate (handler) (ABH) aboard the Norfolk-based ship, a Nimitz-class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier and one of only ten operational aircraft carriers in the Navy today. Named in honor of former President Harry Truman, the carrier is longer than 3 football fields, at nearly 1,100 feet long. The ship is 252 feet wide and weighs more than 100,000 tons. Two nuclear reactors can push the ship through the water at more than 30 mph. As a 25 year-old with numerous responsibilities, she said service members works harder than people think. “In port it’ isn’t so strenuous or faced paced, but out to sea it can be a whole other ball game,” said Gray. She added she is following her grandfather and fathers Navy tradition. “I was raised in a Navy family, third generation. I joined as a step-

ping stone to a future career.” She also said she is proud of the work she is doing as part of the Truman’s 5,500-member crew, protecting America on the world’s oceans. “Without ABH’s aircraft would not get moved and this is our primary mission.” Gray explained. Sailors’ jobs are highly varied aboard USS Harry S. Truman. Approximately 3,000 men and women make up the ship’s company, which keeps all parts of the aircraft carrier running smoothly — this includes everything from washing dishes and preparing meals to handling weaponry and maintaining the nuclear reactors. Another 2,500 or so form the air wing, the people who actually fly and maintain the aircraft. “I never cease to be impressed with the type and quality of work that goes on aboard Truman each day,” said Capt. S. Robert Roth, the carrier’s commanding officer. “Our team is filled with highly qualified young adults – in many cases, 19 and 20 years old – and they’re out here running a complex propulsion system safely, serving as air traffic controllers, operating sophisticated electronics, launching and recovering aircraft when we’re underway, and keeping this floating city alive and functioning. I can’t express how proud I

am to be a part of this team. They performed at the highest level, day in and day out during our recent 9-month combat deployment and are continuing to do so here at home. Their professionalism, dedication and commitment to excellence are second to none.” USS Harry S. Truman, like each of the Navy’s aircraft carriers, is designed for a 50-year service life. When the air wing is embarked, the ship carries more than 60 attack jets, helicopters and other aircraft, all of which take off from and land aboard the carrier at sea. Powerful catapults slingshot the aircraft off the bow of the ship. The planes land aboard the carrier by snagging a steel cable with an arresting hook that protrudes from the rear of the aircraft. All of this makes the Harry S. Truman a self-contained mobile airport and strike platform, and often the first response to a global crisis because of a carrier’s ability to operate freely in international waters anywhere on the world’s oceans. As a member of one of the U.S. Navy’s most relied upon assets, Gray and other USS Harry S. Truman sailors know they are part of a legacy that will last beyond their lifetimes. “Fellow sailors, never forget where you come from. It can very easy to get wrapped in this world and away from home. Remem-

Petty Officer Michelle Gray, from Lusby, Md., serves aboard USS Harry S. Truman.

ber why you joined and don’t lose sight of that. You learn many things about yourself through the Navy,” said Gray.

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Great Mind Receives Great Honor By Emily Charles Contributing Writer Many students will tell you that school is hard, but for some, it’s harder than for others. Dr. Joan Mele-McCarthy, Executive Director of The Summit School, has been doing her best to make it easier for children with learning disabilities such as “dyslexia, processing difficulties, memory challenges, weak language abilities, as well as attention and executive function concerns,” MeleMcCarthy said. Her work at Summit, a non-profit school located in Edgewater, has led many students to become scholars, with over 90 percent of alumni entering colleges such as the United States Naval Academy, The Citadel, West Virginia University and St. Mary’s College of Maryland, according to the school’s website, www.thesummitschool.org. Due to her years of service in speech-language pathology, Mele-McCarthy has been elected to a three-year term as a Board Member for the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), the national association specializing in hearing and balance disorders, speech and language problems and their treatments, states the ASHA website, www.asha.org. This is not the first time the ASHA has recognized Mele-McCarthy’s skills in speech-language pathology. In 2013, she was recognized for her accomplishments in the education system, her clinical work and her work as a volunteer for professional organizations and was given the title of an ASHA Fellow, an honorary award in recognition of outstanding achievements, Mele-McCarthy said. As a board member, she will act as the Vice President for Government Relations and Public Policy. When asked about her goals in this position, Mele-McCarthy stated: “The role of Vice President for Government Relations and Public Pol-

icy is multi-faceted, with opportunities for accomplishments in several arenas: achieving strong visibility and influence in all federal public policy issues related to our professions; relationship building with non-governmental agencies to promote the needs and rights of individuals with communication disorders; increasing the reach of the ASHA Political Action Committee; ensuring optimum state-national association relationships. The most pressing public policy issues in the near-term for our professions involve healthcare and general and special education legislation and policies.” With that in mind, she “hopes to seek creative ways keep members informed and engaged and to actively promote ASHA’s mission to legislators, policy-makers, advocacy groups and consumers.” Mele-McCarthy will not be leaving her post as Executive Director to the Summit School, as her position as a board member is a “volunteer position which resulted from a nomination from her peers and subsequent election to the position by her peers.” Having worked in speech-language pathology since her years as an undergraduate, Mele-McCarthy intends to continue the expansion and encouragement of appreciation for “the power of our knowledge set [in speech-language pathology], the art and the science of diagnostic thinking and the impact of planning meaningful and life-changing interventions,” Mele-McCarthy said. School can be a struggle for a child with a learning disability, but Mele-McCarthy and The Summit School are there to help. “The Summit School will accept students from any county, regardless of where they reside,” Mele-McCarthy said, and testing for certain learning disabilities is offered by Summit for children and adults alike, according to its website. In addition, Summit provides tutors for children who are not registered with the school but are in need of assistance.

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There’s a New Seafood Restaurant in Town By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Visitors to Solomons will have a new seafood place to check out this summer with the opening of Angler’s Seafood Bar and Grill. The restaurant had a soft opening in April, according to manager Kelly Smith. Before opening, the restaurant was gutted and remodeled. Owners David Gilbert and Rene Ward run a number of different businesses in the area. The menu offers everything from grilled cheese to a steak and crab cake platter. Smith’s favorite thing on the menu is the haddock sandwich. The two chefs on staff regularly come up with new ideas for dishes, Smith said. Angler’s hosts a variety of evening activities. On Thursdays, the restaurant features trivia night, which has been popular, Smith said. There is a Happy Hour with a $5 drink menu from 3 to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Angler’s will be hosting the pre-race party for the upcoming Solomons Offshore Grand Prix, to be held this year Sept. 12 to 14. Smith, Gilbert and Ward are all Calvert County natives, which is the inspiration for them to be involved in the community and build a restaurant that caters to locals. The plan is to make it a place for locals to go even during the winter months. Angler’s is located at 275 Lore Road in Solomons. For more information, including a full menu, visit www. anglers-seafood.com

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Calvert County Businesses Invited to Participate in County Job Fair As the fall and winter recruiting season approaches, Calvert County businesses have the opportunity to appeal to local job seekers at the 2014 Calvert County Job Fair. This annual event will be held Wednesday, Aug. 20, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the College of Southern Maryland, Building B, in Prince Frederick. The Job Fair is cosponsored by the Calvert County Department of Economic Development, Calvert County Chamber of Commerce and Southern Maryland Job Source. Registration for the event is free and limited to the Calvert County business community. To participate, businesses should be actively seeking employees for full- or part-time work. Multi-level marketing organizations and businesses are not permitted. Registration includes a six-foot table and two chairs, company listing in the event brochure and two tickets for light refreshments. Registration deadline is Aug. 6. For more information, or to register for this event, please contact the Calvert County Department of Economic Development at 410-535-4583, via email at info@ ecalvert.com or visit online at www.ecalvert.com.

LBA Annual Shop Local Block Party a Success with Help from Community Partners The Lusby Business Association hosted its 5th Shop Local Block Party, on Saturday, June 14 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The community event was filled with lots of family fun activities including: live music/ DJ, moon bounce, kids fitness challenge, face painting, scavenger hunt, free raffle give-away, sidewalk sales and more. The LBA would like to thank the following community partners for their continued participation and support of shopping local: Solomons Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department; Calvert County Sheriffs Department, Community Action Team, D.A.R.E; DJ Dave; Mister Tom & His Critters; and Abigail Francisco School of Classical Ballet. “We were so happy to be able to host this block party with the help of our wonderful community partners. It is an event that is both an opportunity to tell our customers that we appreciate their business, and promote the importance of shopping local,” said Nance Pretto Simmons, president of the Lusby Business Association. The Lusby Business Association is the newest of business associations in the county. It was founded in 2009 for the purposes to be an advocate for Lusby businesses and to provide a local forum for businesses in Lusby, Maryland to strategize and partner with fellow local businesses to improve and stabilize the local economy by participating in collaborative endeavors. The LBA seeks to promote public awareness on the importance and value of buying local to improve the profitability and vitality of businesses in Lusby. For more information on the Lusby Business Association, visit it’s website at www.shoplusby.com or email info@ shoplusby.com.

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Calvert Schools Accepting Tech Donations By Sarah Miller Staff Writer

Minimum Requirements:

Calvert County Public 1. iPad must be generation 2 or newer Schools is seeking donations 2. iPod Touch must be generation 2 or newer of new and used iPads, tab3. Screen must be whole (no cracked glass) lets and e-readers for use in 4. A charger/cord is a plus, but not required classrooms. 5. Device must be in good working order The schools hope to in6. Any generation of Kindle may be donated crease student use of such devices, according to Director of Instruction Scott McDonors are asked to deliver their deComb. Individuals upgrade their devices vice to the central administration buildfairly frequently, he said, and devices ing at 1305 Dares Beach Road in Prince being recycled are normally in good Frederick between the hours of 7:30 a.m. shape and have a few more years use in and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. them. His department is hoping to conAfter receiving the device, the Ofnect individuals getting rid of old hand- fice of Instructional Technology will held devices with the goal of putting then configure it to CCPS standards. Dosuch devices in the hands of students, nors can specify which school their deMcComb said. vice will be sent to and donation forms Before donating a device, individu- are available for tax purposes. als are asked to reset and remove all data This donation program is in addifrom the device by restoring the device tion to the one already being run through to factory settings. The Department of the Department of Information TechnolInstructional Technology can help indi- ogy, which is designed to accept laptop viduals ensure all personal information and desktop computers. is removed from the device, McComb For more information, visit said. The most important thing is to www.calvertnet.k12.md.us or call make sure donors are comfortable with 410-535-7216. their donation. “We want people to feel safe and se- sarahmiller@countytimes.net cure,” he said.

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First Camp Junior Sheriff Starts Monday By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Cops, firemen and Calvert County Parks and Recreation, in conjunction with the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office, is offering the first ever Camp Junior Sheriff. The camp will be held July 7 through 11 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Cove Point Park Pavilion in Lusby. Rain days will be held at the Southern Community Center. The camp is open for children ages 10 to 14, and campers must be 10 at the start of the camp, according to Civilian Duty Office Supervisor Jessica Jones. This is the first year the Sheriff’s Office has hosted a camp, Jones said, and the intention is to make it an annual summer offering. The camp can accommodate 100. Campers will be split into groups of 25 and supervised by local law enforcement officers, all of whom have donated their time to the camp, Jones said. In addition to the officers serving as camp counselors, members of the K9 unit, local firemen, 911 dispatchers and representatives from the local jail will visit the camp and talk to campers about their work. There will be educational and team-building activities, Jones said. Campers will end the day at the Cove Point pool, weather permitting. There are still spaces open for last minute registrations. Applications are located at Calvert County Parks and Recreation. The camp is $5 per child. Each camper will receive a water bottle, tee-shirt and entry into the water park. Campers are asked to bring a bagged lunch from home, Jones said. For more information regarding camp please contact Glenn Libby at 443-6243161 or Jones at 410-535-1600 ext. 2461 sarahmiller@countytimes.net

Tablet/iPad & eReader Donation Program

Donate a new or used tablet, iPad, iPad Mini, iPod, or eReader to Calvert County Public Schools CCPS is seeking out donations of new or used mobile devices for use with students in classrooms. Here’s how it works: 1.

Reset and remove all data from the device by restoring the device to factory settings. This link shows you how for an iPad/iPod: Settings →General → Reset → Erase All Content and Settings → Enter passcode and/or password as prompted For a Kindle, you will need to deregister your device with Amazon in the settings area on Amazon.com or on your device. For a Galaxy reset your device with these directions: Applications → Settings → Privacy → Factory Data Reset The Office of Instructional Technology can also provide you with assistance.

You may indicate the school where you would like the device to be donated.

Drop your device off at the Office of Instructional Technology, Board of Education, 1305 Dares Beach Road, Prince Frederick, MD 20678 between the hours of 7:30 – 4:00 P.M. Monday-Friday. Be sure that all content is erased and if you are donating to a specific school, the building is indicated with the device.

When you drop off your device, you may ask for a donation form for tax purposes.

The Office of Instructional Technology will then configure the device to CCPS standards and it will be put

The device becomes the property of Calvert County Public Schools.

into circulation for student use. If you indicate a school, the device will be taken to that school.

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iPod Touch must be generation 2 or newer

Screen must be whole (no cracked glass)

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Patuxent River Sail and Power Squadron Honors Wounded Warriors By Sarah Miller Staff Writer The Patuxent River Sail and Power Squadron (PRSPS) took Wounded Warriors and their families out for a day of fun in the sun to thank them for their service. According to organizer Jim Brueggemann, a retired member of the United States Navy, this was the sixth year the squadron has been involved in the Wounded Warrior Cruise. The first two years, the PRSPS worked with another squadron. The past four years, the PRSPS worked independently in conjunction with the NAVAIR Wounded Warrior Program Office, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and other organizations in the area. “What Jim and the rest of the power squadron does is just phenomenal,” said Sonny Fann, a representative of the NAVAIR Wounded Warrior Program. Fann is a Vietnam veteran, having served two tours overseas. He knows from experience how important it is for Wounded Warriors and their families to have a day out, doing something fun without having to plan it. The feedback from the Wounded Warrior Cruise is always positive, he said. Another reason the outing is so important is because it makes the returning soldiers feel welcome. They’re recognized for the sacrifice they made to defend the United States. Fanne and other Vietnam veterans have made it a goal to make sure soldiers know their country supports them and they are appreciated. Part of supporting veterans includes helping them find careers. NAVAIR has a program to give veterans a chance to build careers that compliment the leadership skills they develop while in the military. “You’d be surprised what they can do as long as you give them the opportunity,” Fann said. United States Army Reserve veteran Jason Rosenthal is involved in the NAVAIR career program, in addition to volunteering on the recreation committee. He wouldn’t normally be comfortable attending events, he said, and he got involved in planning activities as a way to force himself to be more social. This year was the second time Rosenthal was involved in the Wounded Warrior Cruise. Last year he had just moved to the area. He didn’t know anybody, which made him nervous, but the squadron made him feel comfortable and welcome.

Capt. Jim Brueggemann.

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Squadron members and guests get ready to hit the water.

“They make you feel like a superstar when you walk in the door,” Rosenthal said. This year marked the 70th anniversary of the PRSPS. The organization is a unit of United States Power Squadrons (USPS). According to the USPS website, “organized in 1914, USPS is a non profit, educational organization dedicated to making boating safer and more enjoyable by teaching classes in seamanship, navigation and related subjects. Our members are boating families who contribute to their communities by promoting safe boating through education. USPS has some 40,000 members organized into 450 squadrons across the country and in some US territories. USPS is America’s largest non-profit boating organization and has been honored by three US presidents for its civic contributions.”

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The squadron has 140 members, said Squadron Commander Wayne Rogers, and 50 to 60 of the members are extremely active in the organization. The squadron has three goals, Rogers said. The first is to promote boating safety through a variety of classes. The majority of the squadron members take classes, from boating for beginners to celestial navigation. Classes are offered for non-members as well, Rogers said. The PRSPS offers a five week boaters class for $35. The second goal is to promote civic service through free vessel safety checks and events such as the Wounded Warrior sail. The third goal is very simple – have a good time. Having a good time was the goal during the Wounded Warrior outing, Brueggemann said. The outing is a team effort. The Patuxent River Air Museum opened their doors for a pre-outing barbeque

Jason Rosenthal enjoys a day on the water.

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for the fourth year, as well as functioning as a rain location, Brueggemann said. If the weather hadn’t permitted the threehour cruise, then the group would have remained at the museum to enjoy the displays, artifacts and fly the aircraft simulators free of charge, Brueggemann said. Brian Simpson brought a full spread barbeque picnic, courtesy of Mission BBQ. BJ’s Wholesale Club provided potato chips, cake, cookies and beverages. BJ’s got involved in the Wounded Warrior outing last year, according to Senior Operations Manager Jay Johnson. When he heard the power squadron was doing the outing again, he was happy to be involved again. Johnson is a retired member of the United States Navy and was happy for the opportunity to support Wounded Warriors. Every member of the power squadron donated their time to set up and clean up after the barbeque, volunteered and readied their boats to welcome the Wounded Warrior guests, helped out as deck hands and first mates and manned lines for the departure and return of the boats to Calvert Marina. The marina provided dockage “on a floating pier where we can keep all boats

together. This is a big deal when you have eight large boats and 41 guests boarding,” Brueggemann said. He is already planning next year’s event, hoping to expand the program to include more soldiers and their families. Rosenthal plans to be involved again in 2015, this time as a volunteer. For more information, visit www. usps.org/localusps/patuxent/. sarahmiller@countytimes.net

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60 Years Ago This Month - The Ordeal of ‘Dr. Sam’ Begins On TV improbably handsome young detectives solve murders in under an hour. In real life, some are never solved. In 1954 Dwight Eisenhower was president, the US Supreme Court outlawed racial segregation in public schools, and America was in the midst of the Red scare. On the evening of July 3,1954, Sam Sheppard,a handsome osteopathic surgeon and his beautiful wife, Marilyn were entertaining guests in their home nestled on Lake Erie. With the giddiness of a newlywed, Marilyn, in a moment of caprice, perched herself in her husband’s lap as the guests gathered around that modern marvel, television. Sam lovingly caressed his expectant wife’s belly as they discussed possible names for the baby. Sam could afford modern luxuries like TV; the youngest of three sons, Sheppard had returned to Ohio after completing his residency Los Angeles County General Hospital to join his father in a thriving practice. Marilyn taught bible classes in the couple’s two-story waterfront home. Boats dotted the lake. It was the unofficial start of the July 4th holiday. Marilyn showed their guests out and Sam retired to an upstairs daybed, exhausted. Earlier that afternoon, he had treated a young accident victim in the E.R. The young patient hadn’t survived his injuries. At 5:04 a.m. that morning,the phone rang in the home of Spencer and Esther Houk. "Get over here quick!” Mayor Houk was told. “I think they've killed Marilyn!" Sometime during the night, Marilyn Sheppard had been bludgeoned to death. Sam’s watch and some items from the house were missing. Under questioning by police,Sheppard related being awakened by his wife’s frenzied cries for help, and of being attacked by a “bushy-haired form” he had chased onto the lake before being knocked unconscious. Immediately, the questions began. The Sheppard’s had a dog, Koko. Why hadn’t Koko raised the alarm? Police found no sign of forced entry. But in 1954, it was hardly unusual for the entry door to be unlocked. The Sheppards’ guests, the Aherns, couldn’t remember if Marilyn locked it behind them. Where was Sam’s T shirt? “Maybe the man I

saw needed one. I don't know," Sheppard replied. Finally, why had Sheppard called his friend, Houk, instead of police? Sheppard’s statement to Houk - "Someone should do something for Marilyn-" seemed disingenuous. Sam was a surgeon. He certainly knew there was nothing anyone on earth could do for her. In the days following the murder, the Sheppard home became a popular local attraction, with cars lined up outside for blocks. Meanwhile, Sam was undergoing intensive questioning by police about a pretty lab tech he had known in California, Susan Hayes. Sheppard denied being anything more than friends with Hayes. Unknown to Sheppard, Hayes had already admitted their affair.The Cleveland Press newspaper abandoned any pretense of objectivity. “Why Isn’ Sheppard In Jail?” a July 10th headline demanded. By 10:30 that evening, he was. Sheppard’s trial began on October 18, 1954.Becuase of Sheppard’s prominence and the salaciousness of the lover’s “triangle,” the trial was bathed in publicity. A hellish roar went up whenever Sheppard was brought in to the courtroom, with reporters peppering the accused with questions ranging from what he ate for breakfast to his prospects for an acquittal. Fred Drankin, the arresting officer, was called to the stand. Q. Did you ask Sam whether one or two men attacked him? A. I asked him and he said he did not know. Q. Did you ask him if he could identify his attacker? A. He said all he could recall about the man upstairs was that he wore some¬thing white on the upper portion of his body. Q. Did you ask him why he didn't drown when he was rolling in the waves on the beach? A. He said he believed he survived because his head was toward the beach. Q. What did he say happened to his T-shirt? A. He said he didn't know. Q. How did he explain the finding of his watch and key chain in a bag on the grounds? A. He didn't know. On cross-examination by defense attor-

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ney Bill Corrigan: A. I learned, that from such a light it was possible from halfway up the stairs to look into the bedroom and make out the upper portion of the bed and see a man standing there if he was wearing a white shirt. But when a man with a dark shirt stood by the bed he could not be seen.... A. I felt he was a very capable doctor. He was always cool, calm, collected, and even-tempered. In all the time I knew him I never saw him become angry.... Q. Although you were the man who arrested Sam for murder, you still kept looking for the murderer? A. We continued to make an investigation of the case. Under questioning by the prosecution Susan Hayes admitted the two had clandestinely met “In automobiles and in the apartment above the Fairview clinic.” The hammer blow to Sheppard’s defense came when Coroner Sam Gerber testified that the murder weapon had been “A surgical instrument.” The door swung shut behind the 13th (“alternate”) juror on December 17, 1954.In the days which followed, Dr. Joseph E. Murray performed the first “living donor” kidney transplant at Hingham Hospital in Boston. In a compromise verdict aimed at sparing Sheppard the electric chair, the jury convicted him of second degree murder. In 1966, Sheppard’s new attorney, F. Lee Bailey, petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court for a new trial citing the massive pretrial publicity. Bailey, a former Marine, had a taste for high-living, fast jets, Dunhills and high-priced rot-gut. Sheppard was granted a retrial-but not because of the publicity which permeated the first trial. Sheppard was granted a new trial because the judge had opined to newspaper columnist Dorothy Kilgallen that Sheppard was “guilty as hell” – thereby abandoning any pretense of impartiality. At the second trial, Bailey pinned down Gerber about the murder weapon. BAILEY: (Concerning the bloody imprint in the pillow, which Gerber suggested at the 1954 trial was "a surgical instrument") Well, now, Dr. Gerber, just what kind of surgical instrument do you see here?(pointing to photo of bloody pillow) GERBER: I'm not sure. BAILEY: Would it be an instrument you yourself have handled? GERBER: I don't know if I've handled one or not. BAILEY: Of course,

you have been a surgeon, have you, doctor? GERBER: No. BAILEY: Do you have such an instrument back at your office? GERBER: (Shakes head no.) BAILEY: Have you seen such an instrument in any hospital, or medical supply catalogue, or anywhere else, Dr. Gerber? GERBER: No, not that I can remember. BAILEY: Tell the jury, doctor, where you have searched for the instrument during the last twelve years. GERBER: Oh, I have looked all over the United States. BAILEY: And you didn't describe this phantom impression as a surgical instrument just to hurt Sam Sheppard's case, did you doctor? You wouldn't do that, would you? GERBER: Oh no. Oh no. The prosecution offered no motive or history of domestic violence. The state’s strongest argument for conviction was esoteric. “Twenty-seven times. Is it a burglar or an enraged husband?” On November 16, 1966, Dr. Sam went free. The TV series “The Fugitive, ” based loosely on the Sheppard case, finally had an ending. If Sheppard didn’t kill Marilyn, who did? Richard Eberling emerged as a likely suspect. Eberling was a window-washer hired by the Sheppards. His comments about Marilyn’s manner of dress and appearance suggest a latent attraction. In 1958, Eberling was arrested for theft from one of his clients. A cocktail ring belonging to Marilyn Sheppard, wads of cash, and jewelry were found in his possession. At that time, police, played an audacious bluff, asking Eberling why his blood was present in the Sheppard home. Eberling responded with a story about severing his hand on a broken piece of glass. The results of a lie-detector test were inconclusive. Eberling died of pneumonia while serving a life sentence for the murder of a wealthy widow, Ethel May Durkin. Sheppard raised eyebrows when he married the half-sister of Nazi propaganda Minister Joseph Goebels, Magda. The marriage ended in divorce. In 1969, he became a professional wrestler – “The killer.” Sam died of liver failure on April 6, 1970, his brilliant life cut short by alcoholism. He denied his guilt to his dying breath. Edward C. Davenport, Drum Point, Md Edward C. Davenport is the author of “Eleven Minutes:The Sabotage Of Flight 629(Available from Salt Water Media, Berlin, Md)

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The following information is compiled directly from publicly released police reports. Possession of Marijuana: On June 23 at 10:53 a.m., Trooper Riddle stopped a vehicle on Rt. 260 west of Uncle Charlies Spur in Owings for traffic violations. While speaking with the driver, the odor of marijuana was detected. A search revealed marijuana in the glove compartment. Sean A. Scanlon, 22 of Chesapeake Beach, was arrested and transported to the MSP Barrack for processing. Open Warrant / Possession of Marijuana: On June 23 at 3:23 p.m., Trooper First Class Evans stopped a vehicle on Rt. 4 near Whispering Dr in Prince Frederick for traffic violations. Zimmerman The driver, Ami B. Zimmerman, 29 of Lusby, was found to have an open warrant through the Calvert County Sheriff’s Officer. Zimmerman was placed under arrest. A search of her person revealed marijuana. A probable cause search of the vehicle revealed CDS paraphernalia. Ms. Zimmerman was incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center. Possession of Marijuana: On June 23 at 3:45 p.m., Trooper Newcomer stopped a vehicle on Bay Avenue and 5th Street in North Beach for traffic violations. The odor of burnt marijuana was emitting from inside the vehicle. A probable cause search revealed raw marijuana in the driver’s side door pocket and the passenger’s side door pocket. Brandon L. Simonds, 23 of North Beach, was arrested and transported to the MSP Barrack for processing. Possession of Marijuana: On June 25 at 2:07 p.m., Trooper First Class Costello stopped a vehicle on Rt. 4 in Prince Frederick for traffic violations. The odor of marijuana was emitting from the passenger compartment of the vehicle. A probable cause search of the vehicle and marijuana was found in the trunk of the vehicle. Neil R. Anderson, 21 of St. Leonard, was arrested and transported to the MSP Barrack for processing. Destruction of Property: On June 25 at 6:05 p.m., Trooper Rucker responded to the 400 block of Round Up Rd. in Lusby for a malicious destruction of property complaint. The victim reported that numerous items in the home had been stolen or destroyed while she was out of town. Investigation revealed a family member had been responsible. A juvenile has been charged with theft and malicious destruction of property. Possession With Intent to Distribute Marijuana: On June 26 at 2:58 p.m., Trooper First Class Barlow stopped a

vehicle on HG Trueman Rd. and Town Square Dr. in Lusby for traffic violations. Because of the driver’s behavior, a K-9 scan was requested and reflected positive Foley results near the rear of the driver’s side door. A search revealed 2,678 grams of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Thomas D. Foley, 29 of Lusby was arrested for possession with intent to distribute marijuana. He was incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center. Theft from Motor Vehicle: On June 26 at 5:17 p.m., Sergeant Chirichella received a report of a rear license plate being stolen. The Maryland Registration DV00857 was entered into NCIC/ MILES. Investigation continues. DUI / Possession of Marijuana: On June 28 at 12:48 p.m., Trooper First Class Lewis stopped a vehicle at Rt. 4 and Cedar Wood Ln. in Dunkirk for traffic violations. A strong odor of marijuana was emitting from inside the vehicle. The driver, Alaina Baber, 28 of Arlington, was driving under the influence. She was arrested for DUI. A probable cause search found she was also in possession of marijuana. A passenger, Victor A. Evans, 32 of Washington, DC, was arrested for being in possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. They were transported to the MSP Barrack in Prince Frederick for processing. Open Warrant / Concealed Deadly Weapon: On June 28 at 8:24 p.m., Trooper First Class Esnes received an anonymous report of a wanted subject in the area of Cummins Avenue in Prince Kunkle Frederick. Timothy A. Kunkle, 25 of Prince Frederick, was arrested on the Open Warrant through Anne Arundel County. A search incident to the arrested revealed a set of brass knuckles was in his pocket. He was additionally charged for possessing a concealed deadly weapon. He was transported to the Calvert County Detention Center. Unauthorized Use of Motor Vehicle: On June 29 at 6:36 p.m., Trooper First Class Oles responded to the 200 block of Mason Rd. for a report of an unauthorized use of motor vehicle. The victim reported that her son allowed a friend to borrow the vehicle, however, after having conversations with the suspect, he failed to return the vehicle. Charges are pending for Antonio P. Harrod, 51 of Great Mills. Investigation continues.

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The following information is compiled directly from publicly released police reports. During the week of June 23 through June 29 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,413 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. CDS Violation Case #14-35281: On June 23 at 7:07 p.m. Dep. S. Moran stopped two individuals for questioning in an area known for trespassers and CDS activity on Calvert Avenue near the beach in St. Gregory Leonard. One of the subjects, later identified as Kenneth Edward Gregory, 54 of St. Leonard, kept putting his hands in his pockets. He consented to a search but while being searched he kept his left hand in his pocket. He took an item from his pocket and placed it in his mouth. Moran ordered Gregory to spit the item out but he would not. Moran had his hand near Gregory’s mouth and at that time, Gregory bit down on the deputy’s hand and would not release it. Moran took Gregory down and was able to get his hand out of Gregory’s clenched teeth. A small wrapper containing three pills came out of Gregory’s mouth. Gregory was arrested and charged with possession of Oxycodone, resisting arrest, second degree assault on a law enforcement officer and second degree assault. Charges of conspiracy to distribute narcotics are pending against the second individual and a third subject found in the vehicle all three had arrived in. Theft Case 14-35472: A brown and white Mongoose bicycle was stolen from the bike rack at the North East Community Center in North Beach on June 24 between 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. DFC J. Hardesty is investigating. Thefts from Vehicles Cases #14-35513 and 35518: Someone stole a pair of Oakley sunglasses from an unlocked vehicle parked outside a home in the 7600 block of B Street in Chesapeake Beach. After taking that report, DFC A. Woodford was walking through the neighborhood to see if any other vehicles had been entered and found a bag lying in the street along with a wallet and identification cards. Woodford gathered all the items and made contact with the owner on 17th Street to return the items. The owner advised that it appeared a credit card had been stolen. Both victims were advised to lock their vehicles. Woodford is continuing the investigation of the thefts that occurred sometime overnight between June 24 and 25. CDS Violation Case #14-35918: DFC C. Fox arrested Walter Durell Robinson, 33 of

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White Plains at Abner’s Crab House in Chesapeake Beach on June 26 at 6:03 p.m. after Dep. D. Naughton noticed the strong odor of marijuana emitting from Robinson while he played the slot machine. Theft Case #14-36017: Overnight between June 26 and 27, someone stole over $1600 worth of angle iron from a business on Investment Court in Owings. Dep. W. Rector is investigating. Theft Case #14-36070: Unknown suspect(s) stole a small, blue 4-wheeler, a yellow dirt bike, a metal chain and a Master lock, totaling over $4,000, from the yard of a residence in the 100 block of Calvert Towne Road in Prince Frederick. The theft occurred between June 25 and 27. Dep. N. Lenharr is investigating. Resisting Arrest Case #14-36216: DFC P. Wood observed a vehicle driving in the oncoming traffic lane on Md. Rt. 231 near Benedict Bridge on June 28 at 1:33 a.m. He made a traffic stop and contacted the driver, identified as Stacy Lynn Clifton, 34 of Aquasco. Clifton stated that Clifton a rear seat passenger had been injured on a dirt bike and she was driving him to the hospital. Wood called for emergency medical services but the injured male declined medical attention. Clifton was found to be under the influence after a series of field sobriety tests. While attempting to handcuff her, Clifton pulled away and ran across the roadway into some bushes. She was apprehended, arrested, and charged with resisting arrest and hindering law enforcement. Burglary Case #14-36315: A home in the 2000 block of Day Lily Drive in Port Republic was burglarized sometime between June 7 and 27. A Sears weed whacker and Kenmore white, front-loading clothes dryer were stolen. Dep. N. Lenharr is continuing the investigation. Destruction of Property Case #14-36496: Unknown suspect(s) threw eggs at a home and two vehicles in the 8000 block of Cardinal Circle in Lusby overnight between June 29 and 30. Dep. S. Moran is investigating.

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 theft of over $1600 worth of angle iron from a business located on Investment Court in Owings. The iron was stolen overnight between June 26 and 27. 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 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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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.

Jacob Michael Lash, 31 Jacob Michael Last, 31, of St. Leonard, Md., died June 21 in Luray, Va. He was Born August 16, 1982, in Tampa, Fl to Grace Paroby and Donald R. (Foo) Lash. Jacob was born in Florida, but was raised in Calvert County. He was employed by Steamfitters Local #602. Along with his parents, Jacob is survived by his soul mate, Casey Lea St. John of St. Leonard, Md.; daughter Gabrielle Nicole Lash of St. Leonard, Md.; sister, Maegan Lash-Willey (Raymond) of Waldorf, Md.; niece and nephew, Emilee and Nathan Willey; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, other relatives and many friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Joseph and Jane Lash and Michael and Bereth Paroby. Family received friends on Thursday, June 26, 2014, from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the Rausch Funeral Home, 20 American Lane, Lusby, Md. 20657. A funeral service was conducted by Msgr. Michael Wilson at 1:00 p.m. Interment was private. Memorial contributions may be made to benefit Jacob’s daughter at the following address: Gabrielle Lash, c/o PNC Bank, P.O. Box 192, Solomons, Md. 20688. For more information or to leave a condolence please visit www. rauschfuneralhomes.com.

Lisa A. Viens, 46 Lisa A. Viens, 46, of Stevensville, Md., passed away on June 23 in Anne Arundel Medical Center. She was born on June 25, 1967, in Prince Frederick, Md. to the late John O. and M. Lucille Rainey. Lisa was a homemaker, and a very thorough one at that. She kept her home and her gardens in perfect condition. When not tending to her home, Lisa enjoyed the beach, but Ocean City was her favorite. She is survived by her loving husband and best friend, Norman K. Viens, sister Linda Walton and her husband John, Kathy Walton and her husband Eugene, Bonnie Rainey and Patricia Hall and her

husband Joseph. She is also survived by many other family members and friends. The family received friends on Monday, June 30 , from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Rausch Funeral Home, 4405 Broomes Island Road, Port Republic, Md., where a memorial service was held at 2 p.m. Interment was private. Memorial contributions may be made to the University of Maryland Hepatology Dept., 22 S. Greene Street N3W50, Baltimore, Md.21201.

Michael Patrick Cannon, 64 Michael Patrick Cannon, 64, succumbed to his battle with lung cancer at his home in Huntingtown, Md., on Tuesday, June 24. He was born on December 9, 1949, to Vincent Patrick and Margaret Aileen Cannon. He joined the military after graduating from Robert E. Perry High School in Rockville, Md. in 1966. He served two tours as Specialist First Class in Long Range Reconnaissance Patrol of the 1st Calvary Division, Airborne Rangers. He was honorably discharged as a first private in 1970, and received the following decorations, medals, and commendations: National Defense Service Medal, Parachute Badge, Air Medal, three Bronze Star Medals (two with “V” device for acts of valor), AFHM (2nd class), a Gallantry Cross Ribbon with Palm, a Vietnam Campaign Medal, and two Purple Hearts. His exposure to Agent Orange during Vietnam caused a heart condition and the cancer that ultimately took his life. He went on to get his bachelor of arts in English and Physical Education from Towson University in 1972. He taught from the time he graduated until the late 1970s, when he went to work for his father-in-law at Chopp and Company, Inc. (now Probuild) in Waldorf, Md., where he worked for over thirty years. In 1970, Mike met Dana Marlene Chopp on a blind date, and they fell in love. They surprised both of their families by eloping just ten months after they met. They celebrated their 43rd wedding anniversary in 2013. In addition to his wife, Dana, Mike is survived by daughter Mae Elise and sonin-law Richard Roby Fisk, Jr.; daughter Sara Elizabeth and grandson Daniel

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Lee; daughter Josie Mae and son-in-law Edward Rigney; and son Jeffrey Patrick. He is also survived by all 12 of his brothers and sisters and 49 nieces and nephews. He will be met by angels and his son Daniel Robert, who passed away on October 28,1978, in heaven. Mike was a compassionate and gregarious person who went out of his way to make friends with everyone he met. His loss will be deeply felt by his family, his friends, and the whole southern Maryland community. Visitation was held at Rausch Funeral Home, located at 4405 Broomes Island Road in Port Republic, Md., from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, June 27. The service was held the following day, Saturday, June 28 at 10 a.m. at Church by the Chesapeake, 335 Broomes Island Road, Port Republic, Md. Everyone was welcome to attend.

Daniel James Siegel, 63 Daniel James Siegel, age 63, of Chesapeake Beach, Md., passed away Wednesday, June 25 at the Burnett Calvert Hospice House with his family by his side. He is the beloved husband of Steven Ducham and loving father of Jason Daniel Siegel and Melissa Patrick and her husband Joseph; and stepfather of, Steven Ducham, Jr., and Matthew Ducham. He is the devoted grandfather of Justin Patrick, Natalie Patrick, Matilda Siegel, Shaelyn Cooper and great-grandfather of Kennedi Patrick. He is also survived by his brother Bob Siegel and his wife Ann, sister Wendy Greenblatt and her husband Mark and many nieces, nephews and other family and friends. Also, he leaves behind his two faithful companions; Sasha and Beyonce. Mr. Siegel moved to Chesapeake Beach in 2004 and retired from the Bureau of Engraving in 2013. He was a member of the American Cancer Society since June 2013 and an active member of American Legion Post 206, Chesapeake Beach, Md. Daniel enjoyed reading especially books of historical nature and was known as a regular at the Calvert County Library. When he was not at the library you could find him reading his Kindle. His other great passions were cooking and spending time with his grandchildren and all his family. Siegel retired from the U.S. Navy as a deep sea diver and was also trained and served as a saturation diver. He was an avid golf fan and loved rooting for the New England Patriots. Family invites friends to Lee Funeral Home Calvert, 8200 Jennifer Lane (Rt 4 & Fowler Road), Owings, Md. 20736 on Saturday, July 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. to start of funeral services at 6 p.m. Interment will be at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.

Robert Lloyd Curtis, 89 Robert Lloyd Curtis of Dunkirk, Md., formerly of Prince Georges County, passed away on Wednesday, June 25 at the age of 89. He was born in Khedive, Pa. on May 16, 1925, to Daniel Ralph and

Retha Winona (Dugan) Curtis. Robert lived in Prince Georges County from 1955 until his move to Calvert in 2010. He retired after 35 years of service with the Department of Navy Aircraft Programming Department. He had a number of hobbies which included: reading, working crossword puzzles, watching football games, especially the Baltimore Ravens, and in his younger years, bowling. He was an active member of the Elks, VFW and Grace Brethren of Calvert County. Robert was the beloved husband of Phyllis Jean (Silcott) Curtis. He was the loving father of Lois Franks and her husband Jerry, Winona Lagana and her husband Ronald and Deborah Curtis. He was the devoted grandfather of Tracy Case, Kelley Solsman, Joyce Harrison, Jesiah and Michael Huckstep; great-grandfather of Kayla and Marina Griffiths, Jeremy and Rachel Solsman, and Brittani and Christian Harrison; and great-great-grandfather of Carli Pemleton. He is also survived by numerous other family and friends. Family invited friends to Lee Funeral Home Calvert, 8200 Jennifer Lane (Rt 4 & Fowler Road), Owings, Md. 20736 on Saturday, June 28 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Funeral services were held on Saturday, June 28 at 5 p.m. at Grace Brethren of Calvert County, 9870 Old Solomons Island Road, Owings, Md. 20736. Interment will be at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.

Raymond F. Johnson, Jr., 83 Raymond F. Johnson, Jr., age 83 of Huntingtown, Md., formerly of Lusby, Md. and Paradise, California passed away Sunday, June 22, at his home with his family by his side. He is the beloved husband of 57 years of Constance “Connie” Johnson and loving father of Deborah Johnson, Miriam Johnson, Mark Johnson and his wife Ailsa. He is also survived by his grandchildren; Zachary, Danny, Rebekah and Abby Johnson, and sisters Delores Nelson and Jo Ann Worcester. He was born in Hillsboro, Nd.,on January 27, 1931, to Raymond and Clara (Skyberg) Johnson. Mr. Johnson received his Masters Degree in Logistics Engineering from University of Southern California and graduated from the United States Naval Academy, class of 1955. He retired as a Lieutenant Commander in the U.S. Navy, was a naval aviator and served in Viet Nam. After retiring from the Navy in 1975, he worked as a civilian contractor as a logistics engineer and retired from that position in 1994. He loved his family and they were always foremost in his life. Mr. Johnson was active in his church. He sang in the choir, served as a Sunday School superintendent and taught bible study classes. In his younger days he enjoyed playing golf and coached his children’s baseball teams. He was quite the handyman, enjoyed working with electronics and eating those Maryland steamed crabs. Visitation was held at Lee Funeral Home Calvert on Tuesday, July 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. to start of funeral service at 6 p.m. He will be buried at Maryland Veterans Cemetery in Cheltenham, Md., at a later date.

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Thursday, July 3, 2014

Alice Mary Joseph, 88 Alice Mary Joseph of Owings, Md., passed away on Wednesday, June 18. She was born on September 11, 1925, in Washington, D.C. to Marshall and Victoria (Houssun) White. Alice started her government career as a secretary at the Washington Navy Yard and retired from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration in 1994. Alice was a member of Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church and a regular at the Senior Center in North Beach, Md. She had many hobbies and enjoyed playing the slots at the Rod & Reel Restaurant and Abners. She loved to crochet, travel, eat crabs, go boating, play bingo, work crossword and jigsaw puzzles. She was ready to go anywhere, as long as it was with her children. Being with her family, her children, grand and great-grandchildren, was the most important thing in her life. You could hear her say, “Get up – Let’s go!” Before

his passing in 1992, Alice was married for over 47 years to the late Raymond Joseph. She is survived by her children - George Joseph and his wife Judy of Clinton, Md., Victoria Thorne and her husband Bill of Owings, Md., and Frani Leonard of Upperville, Va. Also her siblings – Georgette Mastry of St. Petersburg, Fl., Gloria King and her husband Edward of Green Valley, Az., Nicholas White and his wife Helen of Wheaton, Md., sisters-in-law - Frances Joseph of Hattiesburg, Md., Grace White of Silver Spring, Md., and brother-in-law – Louis Joseph of Chicago, Il. She is the grandmother of Kenneth Leonard and his wife Christy, David Thorne and his wife Laura, Christi Constantino and her husband Michael, Victoria Solis and her husband Mike, Julie Joseph, Deena Bowyer and her husband Donny and Elizabeth Leonard. She was the great-grandmother of Shannon and David Thorne, Jr., Anthony, Dominic and Max Solis, Victoria, Christian and Daniel Bowyer, Michael and Mathew Constantino, Christian and Crystal Allen. She is predeceased by her brother, Elias White and son-in-law,

Walter Leonard. Family invited friends to Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 1601 Mt. Harmony Road, Owings, Md. 20736 on Tuesday, June 24 at 10:30 a.m. where a Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 11:30 a.m. Interment will be at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice or Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church.

Walter Stanley Kozlowski, Sr., 90 Walter S. Kozlowski, 90, passed away Thursday, June 26, at his home in Bowie, Md. Walt was born in Wilmington, De., to Augustyn and Anilda (Nellie) Llafanklas Kozlowski of Poland on September 30, 1923. He worked for NASA, W.T. Weaver and Sons Hardware, and

Lowe’s. He enjoyed square dancing, traveling in the Winnie, gardening, and woodworking. Walt is preceded in death by his parents, Augustyn and Nellie; two brothers Stanley and Joseph; stepsons Neil and Kevin Armour; and grandson Walter S. Kozlowski, III. Walt is survived by his wife Lucille Radabaugh Armour Kozlowski; grandchildren Cynthia D. and Dawn Kozlowski; step grandchildren Kelli Armour, Sean Armour, Kerry MacWilliams, Susan Curtis, Barbara Turner, Kyle Armour, Emily Dillard, John Armour, Timothy Armour, and Cody Armour. Friends called at Rausch Funeral Home, Pa., 8325 Mt. Harmony Lane, Owings, Md., at 10:30-11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 2, where a service and celebration of Walter’s life was followed at 11:30 a.m. Burial was followed at Maryland’s Veterans Cemetery, Crownsville.

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SENIOR LIVING

Meals on Wheels (MOW) Needs Volunteers Calvert Meals on Wheels, Inc. (MOW) is in need of drivers and volunteer coordinators in the southern area 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 410-5354606 or 301-855-1170. Maryland Energy Assistance Program (MEAP) MEAP assists eligible individuals and families with a one-time-per-year grant to help pay heating and electric bills. Grants are usually applied to accounts beginning in December. You must be income-eligible to apply. Appointments will be scheduled at each of the senior centers beginning in August. If eligible, please be prepared to provide the following for every person in the home: proof of all monthly income, a social security card, and a photo identification card. You will also need a current heating bill, electric bill, and lease (if renting). For more information, call: Calvert Pines Senior Center, 410-535-4606 or 301-855-1170; North Beach Senior Center, 410-257-2549; or Southern Pines Senior Center, 410-586-2748 Calvert Pines Senior Center (CPSC) Can you Name That Tune? Join us for this fun-filled game where you listen to musical notes and try to guess the song, Wednesday, July 9, 11:30 a.m. The Intergenerational Summer Camp will be held, Monday through Friday, July 14 – 18. There will be no classes, and the regular lunches will be served at 11:30 a.m.

Thursday, July 3, 2014

Community

Huge Thanks to the Employees of the Bank of the Chesapeake

From left to right: Peggy Clark, Foundation Secretary; Martha Grahame, Foundation Treasurer; Carrie Plymire, Director, Calvert Library; Kip At Lee, Foundation President, Emeritus; Jim Di Misa, Exec. Vice President, Bank of the Chesapeake; Jean Gelatka, Foundation Director; and, Patti At Lee, Foundation Director.

The employees of the Bank of the Chesapeake have given Calvert Library $1,825 dollars for the benefit library patrons at throughout the County. This generous gift was made possible through the bank’s “Casual for a Cause” community program, where bank team members each contribute a share of the gift and, in turn, are able to wear casual clothes to work during the summer. The gift was presented to the Calvert Library Foundation by the bank’s Executive Vice President, James F. Di Misa and Assistant Vice President, Diane D. Hicks on June 25 at Calvert Library, Prince Frederick.

St. Leonard Welcomed Sheryl Crow

North Beach Senior Center (NBSC) Rise and shine for the Men’s Breakfast, Friday, July 11, 8 a.m. The menu will include eggs, sausage, biscuit, juice and coffee. Pre-registration is required. Just a reminder that there is no Line Dancing during the summer. The class will begin again in September. Southern Pines Senior Center (SPSC) Mark your calendar for the Chinese Medicine and the Cycles of the Season presentation, Wednesday, July 9, 12:30 p.m. Learn about the relationship between nature, the seasons and how working with nature can improve your overall health and well being. Lorraine Hartley from the University of MD Cooperative Extension shares cleaning products that are safe for families and pets during the Healthy Home presentation, Thursday, July 10, 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 301855-1170, North Beach Senior Center at 410-257-2549, or Southern Pines Senior Center at 410-586-2748. Monday, July 7 Tuna Casserole, Brussels Sprouts, Wheat Bread, Applesauce Tuesday, July 8 Meatloaf, Wheat Bread, Mashed Potatoes, Lima Beans, Raisins Wednesday, July 9 Red and Green Pepper Steak, Rice, Stir Fry Vegetables, Dinner Roll, Orange Slices Thursday, July 10 Chicken Cacciatore, Spaghetti, Zucchini, Italian Bread, Canned Apricots Friday, July 11 Roast Turkey, Mashed Potatoes, Peas, Dinner Roll, Rice Pudding

Mike Batson Photography

Sheryl Crow opened the St. Leonard Volunteer Fire Department’s 2014 Summer Concert Series on Friday, June 20 at the Bayside Toyota Pavilion.

Patuxent Habitat for Humanity Raises Funds for Local Veterans at Warrior Fun Run & Sail on Solomons Island Patuxent Habitat for Humanity invites you to the 2nd Annual Warrior Fun Run & Sail event on Saturday, Aug. 23 on Solomons Island. Supporting the Patuxent Habitat for Humanity’s Veteran Critical Home Repair program, the Warrior Fun Run & Sail is a great way for the community to pull together and have a little fun while giving back. Please join us at the Gazebo on the Solomons Island Boardwalk at 8 a.m. for the Warrior Fun Run. Beginning at 10 a.m. the Warrior Boat Parade on the Patuxent River may be viewed from the Boardwalk, followed by the Fouled Anchor Regatta at 11 a.m. Live entertainment, refreshments, and food will be available. Volunteers are still needed for the following areas: promotion, entertainment, packet organizers, packet pick up, set up, clean up, race staff (course aids/water table/snack table). If you interested in volunteering in any of these areas, please contact the Patuxent Habitat for Humanity office at 301-863-6227 or by email at info@patuxenthabitat.org. Without the support of local sponsorships this event would not be possible. Corporate and individual sponsorships are available on multiple levels. For more information about the Veteran Critical Home Repair program and to register for the Fun Run or the Fouled Anchor Regatta please go to www.patuxenthabitat.org or call 301-863-6227.

Thursday, July 3, 2014

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Real Estate Network to Publish Print Edition

Presenting the professionals' favorite properties on the market.

Featured Homes of the Week

Realtor’s Choice

Southern Maryland Real Estate Network Plans Full-Color Print Magazine For August 2014 Can’t get online to read the Southern Maryland Real Estate Network? In just a few weeks, you’ll have a print edition you can take with you anywhere – no matter what kind of Internet access you have. The Southern Maryland Real Estate Network is pleased to announce that it is publishing its firstever print magazine, due out later this summer. The full-color magazine will be distributed at home shows in Southern Maryland as well as at agents’ offices and other locations throughout Southern Maryland. Readers can find it first at the Great Big Home Show Aug. 9 and 10 in Hollywood. “Our print edition will be an extension of the website, SoMdRealEstateNetwork.com,” said Kimberly Bean, a real estate agent with Coldwell Banker Jay Lilly in Waldorf and California, Md., and founder of the Southern Maryland Real Estate Network. “The first issue is being published with a theme of ‘community,’” Bean said, “whether that is your town, your neighborhood, or your street. Community is one of the real estate network’s major focuses; we want to bring buyers, sellers, and agents together, and help families find their dream home in their dream community.” “The magazine will profile a couple of up-and-coming areas in Southern Maryland, offer tips for home buyers and sellers, and connect you to home service companies from the region,” she added. “All this with gorgeous pictures of Southern Maryland homes and sites.” The magazine will include articles about prepping your home and yard for winter, how to know when to do it yourself (and when to hire a pro), and projects to do in and around your home this fall. “We’ve also included a lot of helpful information for those going through the homebuying process,” Bean said. “We want them to know what to expect so they’re not surprised by the number of steps along the way.” Bean said the magazine is also looking for advertisers who want to reach home buyers and sellers, including real estate agencies, title companies, builders, remodeling companies, and other home service companies. “We’ll be distributing this edition for several months,” Bean said, “so your advertising will reach people for a long time. This isn’t a one-shot deal; readers will have the opportunity to pick up our magazine for months.” Bean said she plans to publish the magazine twice a year. Companies interested in advertising should visit http://www.somdrealestatenetwork. com/advertise-in-southern-marylands-newest-real-estate-magazine for more information. Launched in 2013, Southern Maryland Real Estate Network has quickly become one of the premiere resources for Southern Maryland home services information and news. The site features home listings, buying and selling tips, local events, and a directory of home services companies. Visitors to the site can also find a local real estate agent, search for properties, save favorite properties (registration required), or list their home. Helpful homeowner tips and articles aid homeowners whether they’re preparing to buy or sell a home. Readers can also stay on top of the latest Southern Maryland real estate news by signing up for an e-mail newsletter or subscribing to the network’s blog RSS feed. For even more news and home listings, readers can follow Southern Maryland Real Estate Network on social media, including Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Google+. Visit the Southern Maryland Real Estate Network at http://www.somdrealestatenetwork.com/.

To list a property in our next Realtor’s Choice edition, call Jennifer at 301-373-4125.

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Thursday, July 3, 2014

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Southern Maryland Youth Choir (SMYChoir) Announces Inaugural Season

Thursday, July 3 Pirhanas Acoustic Ruddy Duck Seafood and Alehouse (16810 Piney Point Road, Piney Point) – 8 p.m.

By Susan Waterstreet Glauner SMYChoir Press Release The Southern Maryland Youth Choir (SMYChoir) is pleased to announce its inaugural season, slated to begin September 2014. The choir will be for singers grades 2 – 8 and divided into two tiers—one for elementary students and one for middle school students. The choir will welcome singers with little-to-no musical background, although those interested are asked to audition so that directors may gauge the musical potential and motivation of each participant. Krystal McCoy of St. Mary’s County, envisioned a youth choir for this area, which was previously a nonexistent opportunity for younger children. McCoy was very familiar with opportunities for adults and older students, as she directs St. Maries Musica, a select community choir based in Southern Maryland, and also the Southern Maryland Encore Chorale at Asbury in Solomons. Additionally, she is an adjunct faculty member at the College of Southern Maryland where she teaches music appreciation and conducts the CSM Chorale. McCoy began talking with peers about starting a children’s choir, and her idea quickly took hold. McCoy became acquainted with Susan Bisson Lambert of Park Hall, who is the current secretary of the Southern Maryland Youth Orchestra (SMYOrch). SMYOrch, a youth orchestra for grades 6-12 in the tri-county area, just performed its third concert in May. Lambert knew the SMYOrch Board of Directors was well-equipped and interested in providing more musical opportunities for children in our area. The idea was pitched in January 2014, and the SMYChoir became a reality. “I am delighted to find an organization willing to support a youth choir in Southern Maryland,” says McCoy. Julia Nichols, founder and president of SMYOrch, says of SMYChoir, “I am excited to expand our organization to include other youth performance groups. I believe that participating with peers in a music group provides a fun, learning and team-building experience unlike any other.” SMYChoir has selected two directors for the program, Laurel Dietz of California and Lori Beth Sink of Patuxent River. Laurel Dietz is the Supervisor of Instruction for Fine Arts for St. Mary’s County Public Schools. Ms. Dietz is a 1996 graduate of Leonardtown High School. After graduating from high school, Ms. Dietz continued her studies at St. Mary’s College of Maryland where she majored in piano under the guidance of Ms. Eliza Garth. Before graduating in 2000 with a Bachelor of Arts in Music, Ms. Dietz participated in the college orchestra, jazz ensemble, and choir. She earned her Masters of Science in Human Resource Development: Educational Leadership from Towson University in 2010. Ms. Dietz enjoyed a stay at Leonardtown High School as the interim choral director before accepting her first teaching position at Hollywood Elementary School, where she taught general music, as well as directed the band and chorus for two years. Ms. Dietz next enjoyed a stay at Great Mills High School as the choral director. Her choral groups were consistently recognized at the state level for superior performances. Dietz loves to perform throughout the community. She is an original member of Patuxent Voices, a local women’s

Entertainment Calendar

Warrior Refuge Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 9 a.m. Big Money Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 8:30 p.m.

Friday, July 4 Photo Courtesy of Caroline Miller King Pictured left Lori Beth Sink, right Laurel Dietz.

a cappella singing ensemble. She currently holds the position of director as well as member, singing alto. She is thrilled to be directing the Southern Maryland Youth Choir. “Guiding children in their musical growth brings me so much joy! I am thrilled to have the opportunity to once again direct a chorus of children,” says Dietz. The groups’ other director, Lori Beth Sink, moved to Maryland in 2011 and gratefully began her first elementary school teaching job of teaching general music and chorus at Lettie Marshall Dent Elementary School. The Sink family most recently moved here from the state of Oklahoma, where Mrs. Sink spent two years teaching middle and high school music. Sink studied piano and voice throughout college, and she holds a Bachelors of Music Education from Furman University of Greenville, South Carolina. Her Masters of Music Performance in Choral Conducting is from Florida State University of Tallahassee, Florida. She sang with many choirs such as the Furman Singers and the Florida State University Chamber Choir and was able to travel on European and U.S. Concert tours and with ensembles such as the Boston Pops. She began her own music education in piano and chorus in the state of North Carolina, through programs like NC Governor’s School and NC Honors Chorus. Sink continues to enjoy teaching and playing the piano, especially as an accompanist. As for singing, she is also a member and past director of Patuxent Voices. “I am excited for the opening season of the Southern Maryland Youth Choir and can’t wait to start forming relationships and memories through song,” says Sink. SMYChoir auditions will be held in September 2014. Interested musicians should visit www.smychoir.org for updated information throughout the summer.

R&R Train Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 8:30 p.m. DJ/Karaoke Anthony’s Bar and Grill (10371 Southern Maryland Boulevard, Dunkirk) – 9 p.m. Some Assembly Westlawn Inn (9200 Chesapeake Avenue, North Beach) – 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, July 5 Bar Dogs Ruddy Duck Seafood and Alehouse (16810 Piney Point Road, Piney Point) – 8 p.m. Redwine Jazz Band Westlawn Inn (9200 Chesapeake Avenue, North Beach) – 7:30 p.m. Tonight’s Alibi Cryer’s Back Road Inn (22094 Newtowne Neck Road) – 8 p.m.

Monday, July 7 Team Trivia Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 7 p.m.

Wednesday, July 9 $500/8 Week Karaoke Contest Big Dog’s Paradise Bar and Liquor Store (28765 Three Notch Rd, Mechanicsville) – 8 p.m.

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Thursday, July 3, 2014

Library Events July, Month Long • 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. 410-5350291 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

Thursday, July 3 • Children’s Makers Space Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 10 to 11:30 a.m. Come join our first “Makers 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 • 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 • 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! Afternoon! Children Kindergarten to 5th grade drop by for science stories, activities and snacks. Registration not required. K to 5th grade. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862 • Fizz! Boom! Afternoon! Calvert Library Fairview Branch, Rt. 4 and Chaneyville Road, Owings – 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Summer and Science go together on Fizz! Boom! Afternoon! Children Kindergarten to 5th grade drop by for science stories, activities and snacks. Registration not required. K to 5th grade. This week’s theme is Physics. 410-257-2101 • Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach Closing at 5 p.m. for the Fireworks. 410-257-2411

Friday, July 4 • Libraries closed for Independence Day

Saturday, July 5 • Summer Storytime Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 10 to 10:30 a.m. Children enjoy 30 minutes of books and language through short stories, songs, fingerplays and flannel stories. No registration re-

quired. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862 • Summer Storytime Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 10 to 10:30 a.m. Children enjoy 30 minutes of books and language through short stories, songs, fingerplays and flannel stories. No registration required. Ages birth to 5. 410-326-5289 • Brain Games: Mahjongg, Scrabble & more Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 12 to 3 p.m. Want to learn Mahjongg? Hope to make your Scrabble skills killer? Games are a great way to keep your brain sharp while having fun! Join us! 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862 • 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. 410-5350291 or 301-855-1862

Monday, July 7 • 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. 410535-0291 or 301-855-1862

Tuesday, July 8 • Summer Fun: Chenya Daiko Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch at the Northeast Community Center, 4075 Gordon Stinnett Ave., Chesapeake Beach – 10 to 11 a.m. Enjoy the international sound of Japanese drumming as this local group performs for Calvert Library. 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 • 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 • Library Board of Trustees meeting Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 2 to 4 p.m. Calvert Library Board of Trustees monthly meeting. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862 • Summer Fun: Chenya Daiko Calvert Library Fairview Branch at Dunkirk Fire Department, 3170 West Ward Road, Dunkirk – 2 to 3 p.m. Enjoy the international sound of Japa-

nese drumming as this local group performs for Calvert Library. For kids of ALL ages. 410-257-2101 • Flying Needles: Knitting, Crocheting & Portable Crafting Group 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, July 9 • Summer Fun: Chenya Daiko Calvert Library Southern Branch at Patuxent Elementary School, 35 Appeal Lane, Lusby – 10 to 11 a.m. Enjoy the international sound of Japanese drumming as this local group performs for Calvert Library. For kids of ALL ages. 410-326-5289 • JobSource Mobile Career Center Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 1 to 4 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; state of the art workforce applications and connectivity for wireless mobile device access. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862 • 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: Chenya Daiko Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 2 to 3 p.m. Enjoy the international sound of Japanese drumming as this local group performs for Calvert Library. For kids of ALL ages. 410535-0291 or 301-855-1862 • Creative Memoirs CalvARTS Gallery 110 Solomons Island Rd S, Prince Frederick – 2 to 4 p.m. Join author and editor Elisavietta Ritchie as she encourages the art of creative memoir writing. Bring your memoir, 800 words, 12 copies double-spaced, to work on and share with the group. Calvert hosts offsite at CalvARTS Gallery. • 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! Afternoon! Children Kindergarten to 5th grade drop by for science stories, activities and snacks Registration not required. K to 5th grade. 410-257-2411 • Fizz! Boom! Afternoon! Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. The program features a related story, craft, and snack each week. For children from Kindergarten to 5th grade. Registration not re-

quired. 410-326-5289 • Summer Fun: Chenya Daiko Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 7 to 8 p.m. Enjoy the international sound of Japanese drumming as this local group performs for Calvert Library. For kids of ALL ages. 410535-0291 or 301-855-1862

Thursday, July 10 • 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 “Makers 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 • Fizz! Boom! Afternoon! Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. 2:30-3:30pm. 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. K to 5th grade. 410-5350291 or 301-855-1862 • Fizz! Boom! Afternoon! Calvert Library Fairview Branch, Rt. 4 and Chaneyville Road, Owings – 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Summer and Science go together on Fizz! Boom! Afternoon! Children Kindergarten to 5th grade drop by for science stories, activities and snacks. Registration not required. K to 5th grade. This week’s theme is Robots. 410-257-2101 • Town Hall Meeting Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 7 to 8:30 p.m. Town Hall meeting. Topic: Our Water Supply. Co-sponsored by Calvert County League of Women Voters and Calvert Library. Moderated by the Community Mediation Center of Calvert County. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862

Friday, July 11 • 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, July 12 • Chess Saturdays at the Library Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach – 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Chess enthusiasts or wannabe enthusiasts—please join us (with or without your own chess set) at the library the 2nd Saturday of each month from 10:00 a.m. to noon. All ages and levels welcome! 410-257-2411 For more events and information about Calvert County libraries, visit calvert.lib.md.us

Out&About July Month Long

Pottery with Ray Bogle Cox Art Center (32 Cox Road, Huntingtown) – 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. July 9,16, 23, 30 Cost $160. Ages 12 and above. For more information, contact Cox Art Center at (410) 535-0014 or visit their website at www.coxartcenter.com/home. Potter’s Wheel: Exploring Cylinder/Vase Forms Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center (13480 Dowell Road, Solomons) – 6 to 8 p.m. July 10, 17, 24, 31 Member cost of $125 and nonmember cost of $140. All supplies included. This four-session focused course will introduce students to cylinder/vase forms and how to create them on the potter’s wheel. Details of these forms will be discussed and each student work to create 8-10 pieces of a specific shape. All pieces will be created with stoneware clay and glazed during the final class. 25lbs of clay and all glazes provided as part of the class. All pieces can be picked up approximately five days after the final class. No experience is necessary although beginners can expect to produce fewer pieces. Registration required. Call 410-326-4640 to register, or visit www. annmariegarden.org for more information. Sea Squirts: Going Buggy Calvert Marine Museum (14200 Solomons Island Rd, Solomons) – 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. July 8, 10 and 17 Children ages 18 months to 3 years old welcome. Free drop-in program! Adults and children are invited to explore and discover the museum through music, stories and special activities. Participants can attend all sessions or come in on occasion. Contact the Calvert Marine Museum for more details or visit their website at www.calvertmarinemuseum.com 2014 Annual Summer Public Art Project: JIBE: Compositions on Sail Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center (13480 Dowell Road, Solomons) - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 1 through Aug. 31 Price is included with site admission. Come and add to the Summer Public Art Project by drawing, painting or doodling on a swatches of repurposed sailcloth. Lauren Feusahrens, a recent BFA graduate from

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Salisbury university, is the 2014 Artist-In-Residence and has created this project. The project name “Jibe” was derived from a sailing term that Feusahrens explains as “... that moment when someone sailing gets that real feeling of excitement and the adrenaline rush when you come about and then, the sudden calm.” Participants may return to Annmarie Sculpture Garden at any time between August 2 and October 31 to see the sail cloths be transformed into mazes at the ARTmazing! Exhibit, which will be an interactive outdoor exhibit. To learn more, visit www.annmariegarden.org

Friday, July 4 4th of July Concert Featuring Steve Hickman and John Devine The O’Donnell Lake Restaurant Park (10400 O’Donnell Place, St Charles) - 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Steve Hickman and John Devine will be performing at the 4th of July Sunset Concert, hosted by the St. Charles Companies. Both these artists play a wide variety of genres, including country, folk, bluegrass, Irish, swing and traditional old time music. Enjoy being waterside and relax with your families! Chickfil-A will be providing food, beverages and other treats. The Meadows will have delicious frozen custard and Italian ice available for purchase. For more information, visit stcharlesmd on Facebook. Bands perform in the promenade area of the boardwalk, which is in the center of the property. Free parking is available and individuals may bring blankets or chairs for seating. Coolers are permitted, but alcohol and glass containers are not permitted. Concerts will end at dusk and all performances are free and open to the public.

Tuesday, July 8 Sea Squirts: Going Buggy Calvert Marine Museum (14200 Solomons Island Rd, Solomons) – 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Children ages 18 months to 3 years old welcome. Free drop-in program! Adults and children are invited to explore and discover the museum through music, stories and special activities. Participants can attend all sessions or come in on occasion. Contact the Calvert Marine Museum for more details or visit their website at www.calvertmarinemuseum.com

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Community Events Thursday, July 10 Naked: The Human Body Explored Cox Art Center (32 Cox Road, Huntingtown) – 1 p.m. Come to the opening reception to see how the artists at Cox Art Center interpret the workings of the human body. Whether painting, fabric, sculpture, pottery or glass, each item is unique and stimulating. Summer Discovery Day: Social-Emotional Silliness Southern Community Center (20 Appeal Lane, Lusby) – 10 to 11 a.m. Bring your little one and join us to explore getting along with others and dealing with feelings (without tantrums!) through games and fun activities you can use again and again at home. Activities are geared towards ages 2 to 5, 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 301-290-0040 to register. Space is limited, and is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Patuxent River Sail and Power Squadron (PRSPS) Monthly Meeting Stoney’s Kingfisher (14442 Solomons Island Road S, Solomons) - 5:30 p.m. All are welcome to attend the Patuxent River Sail and Power Squadron (PRSPS) monthly meeting. Dinner beings at 5:30 p.m. and will be followed by a brief boating presentation. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. Boaters or individuals considering purchasing a boat are welcome to attend. If you wish you arrive by boat, call Stoney’s to reserve your slip. For more information on boating safety, go to www.usps.org/localusps/patuxent/. Call 301-475-3883 to contact the PRSPS.

Friday, July 11 2014 Moonlight Dance on the Bay Rod N Reel Restaurant (4165 Mears Avenue, Chesapeake Beach) – 8 to 11 p.m. The Board of Directors at Ruth’s Miracle Group Home Foundation (RMGH) hosts its 2nd annual fundraiser ‘Moonlight Dance on the Bay’ at Chesapeake Resort and Spa, Rod N Reel Restaurant, The Calvert Dance Band will perform ‘live’ and Fox 5 News Anchor Allison Seymour will serve as Mistress of Ceremonies (MC). Whether you swing, hand or line dance, or just enjoy listening to ‘live band music.’ Please join us for an evening of entertainment, great door prizes, food, and fun. All proceeds will benefit Ruth’s Miracle Group Home, a recovery home for women in Maryland. Tickets ($50 per person) can be purchased online by using PayPal on the Home Page at www. ruthmiraclehome.com, and type in “Dance Tickets,” by phone at 410-326-9170, or mail check to Ruth’s Miracle Group Home Foundation, P.O. Box 1623, Lusby, Md. 20657. Reserve your tickets today! RMGH is a 501(c)3 IRS certified organization and donations are tax-deductible.

Saturday, July 12 I Spy Otters at Ottermania Calvert Marine Museum (14200 Solomons Island Rd, Solomons) – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This event is perfect for families with pre-school and elementary age children. Cele-

brate with Bubbles and Squeak with all things “otter.” Activities are free with museum admission. Sign up for toy workshops to create enrichment toys for Bubbles and Squeak for $5, space is limited Shakespeare Acting Workshop for Teens Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center (13480 Dowell Road, Solomons) –10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This event is for students entering grades 9 to 12. Member cost is $60; nonmember cost is $65. Do you want to command an audience with confidence, whether on a stage or in an interview? Through improv and performing Shakespeare’s words, students gain essential life tools such as improved articulation, vocabulary, reading comprehension and interpersonal relationship skills that can be applied to college and job interviews, auditioning and other public forums. This workshop is performance based, therefore allowing students to more easily develop a core understanding of Shakespeare and to utilize skills that can be transferred to a variety of audiences in multiple formats. Registration is required in advance. Please call 410-326-4640 to register. For more information, visit www.annmariegarden.org. Zentangle Foundation Skills Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center (13480 Dowell Road, Solomons) – 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Member cost is $35, while nonmember cost is $40. Materials fee of $15 is due to instructor at class. Let’s explore Zentangle, a meditative drawing style using structured patterns in a mindful and relaxing way to kindle creativity, build self-confidence, and create beautiful artwork. Materials fee provides everything you need to get started. Registration required. To register, call 410-326-4640. For more information visit www.annmariegarden. org. Lighthouse Adventure Cruise: Southern Bay Drum Point Lighthouse (14275 Solomons Island Rd, Solomons) - 7:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. The cost is $130 for nonmembers and $120 for museum members. Set sail on the Chesapeake Bay and explore the beautiful lighthouses with an expert guide. Lighthouses lovers will be given an unforgettable experience on this adventure cruise on a private charter. Registration required. To register, call 410-326-2042, ext. 41.

Monday, July 14 Pax River Quilters Guild: Monthly Meeting Samaritan Lutheran Church (20850 Langley Road, Lexington Park) - 6:30 p.m. Come and enjoy an ice cream social at the Samaritan Lutheran Church! Along with a yummy treat, there will be a sale of fabric samples from well known manufacturers to benefit animal rescue. To those who are participating in the President’s Challenge Quilt, entries will be due and winners will be awarded. New members as well as guests are welcome! This is also the time to renew your membership and join the guild if interested! For more information, visit their website at www.paxriverquiltguild.com, join their Facebook group page (Pax River Quilters Guild) or email them on their website.

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Thursday, July 3, 2014

CLUES ACROSS

Last Week’s Puzzle Solutions

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Thursday, July 3, 2014

WE’RE HARD AT WORK HERE EVERY DAY. Southern Maryland’s dedication to safety, security and pulling together is bringing even more jobs to the area.

Some of us pull nets from the Bay. Some pull food and feed from the ground. And some pull the promise of an entire community behind them. But we all pull together to build our future—because we’re Marylanders. Nearly 6 million strong, we’re the muscle and brainpower of a sturdy, hard-working region that’s proudly diverse and proudly united, with communities inspired by the past and excited for the future. And our dedication to hard work, safety and security is bringing even more jobs and economic opportunities to Southern Maryland. Like the ones at Dominion’s Cove Point LNG project.

In fact, during the three-year period when it will be built, Dominion’s Cove Point project will produce thousands of construction jobs. And once in operation, it will create 75 high-paying permanent positions, as well as provide a long-term revenue stream. Calvert County will receive, on average, an additional $40 million a year in the first five years the project is in operation. So take a look around. Because when you do, you’ll see people taking care of our environment, taking care of our country and taking care of each other. We call it Maryland pride.

@Dom_CovePoint Photo from left: Joe Stuck and Steve Hickmann, A Journeymen Inside Wiremen, IBEW Local Union 26

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