2014-07-17 The Calvert Gazette

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3 County News 6 Business 8 Crime 9 Education Feature Story 12 14 Letters Home Page 15 16 Obituaries 18 Senior 18 Community 20 Entertainment Library Calendar 21 Out & About 22 23 Games 23 Classifieds

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Fame and fortune aren’t always virtues, as Seymour Krelborn learns in the stage play Little Shop of Horrors. Being presented locally by The Newtowne Players, the comedic horror show runs from July 25 to August 10, according to the theatre troupe’s website, www.newtowneplayers.org.

education

Does your student need some help with math? Come visit the Mathnasium, located in Dunkirk. The Mathnasium is a math focused learning center that aides in a student’s mathematic understanding by using a program specific to each individual’s learning style, strengths and weaknesses.

Work is now underway on the Spaceflight America Museum and Science Center, slated to open in late this year. The museum is housed in the former planetarium at Calvert High School.

D O W N TO W N TU N E S Fourth Saturdays from 6 – 9 pm, Rain date Sunday July 26 – ROCK the Square – HydraFX August 23 – DC Sister Duo Deer Park Avenue

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August 1 – Miles from Clever September 5 – Higher Standards Jazz Trio A & E ART WALK FIRST FRIDAY

THE CLAZZICAL PROJECT Saturday, September 6 at 6:00 pm

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Melodies of the Great Classical Composers converted into Jazz tunes. A toe-tapping evening you won’t want to miss!

Don Stapleson on Flute ~ Peter Fields on Guitar Fred Lieder on Cello

All concerts are FREE to the public. Bring friends and blanket or chair to sit on, or reserve an outside table at one of our local restaurants.

Downtown Tunes and the Summer Concerts on the Square are made possible

by The Town of Leonardtown, the Leonardtown Business Association and these generous sponsors.

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COUNTY NEWS Public Speaks Out Against Dominion Cove Point

By Sarah Miller Staff Writer A number of county residents living near the Dominion Cove Point Natural Gas facility in Lusby spoke up during the June 15 Board of County Commissioners meeting with worries that they are not being considered.

“We are tired of being marginalized and completely ignored in the process,” said Calvert Citizens for a Healthy Community (CCHC) representative Tracy Eno. She asked the commissioners to require a quantitative risk analysis of the expansion at Dominion Cove Point.

The CCHC has been trying to get a

county safety representative to address the group, but both times they had something lined up, the representative canceled at the last minute, she said.

“We do not deserve to live in fear of an explosion, of our drinking water,” said Rachel Heinhorst, a Lusby resident living across the street from Dominion Cove Point.

Heinhorst said her family is considering relocating because their concerns have not been addressed.

“No one seems to consider the safety of my children,” she said. sarahmiller@countytimes.net

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COUNTY NEWS Arc of Southern Maryland to Hold Job Fair

There are openings for nurses and recreational services employees who work with Arc clients on a one-to-one basis. There are openings in Calvert, St. Mary’s and Charles counties, according to Arc spokesperson Nkeshi Free.

In addition to paid positions, the Arc is accepting volunteers and seeking businesses willing to give volunteer and work opportunities to Arc of Southern Mary-

By Sarah Miller Staff Writer The Arc of Southern Maryland is looking for dedicated individuals to join the team.

“Our hope for the job fair is to get quality employees who care about the work we do and care about the people,” said Human Relations employee Mary Atkins.

The Arc of Southern Maryland promotes community involvement, independence and personal success for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, according to www. arcsomd.org.

Interested individuals will have the chance to talk to people who currently work for the Arc of Southern Maryland during a July 22 job fair at the Community Resource Center, located at 355 West Dares Beach Road in Prince Frederick.

The Arc offers paid training, employee benefits and competitive pay. Applicants must have a clean criminal background, reliable vehicle, valid drivers license and a clean driving record. Applicants must have earned at least a high school diploma or GED.

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For more information about the July 22 job fair, visit www.arcsomd.org, call 410-535-2413 x111 or email employment@arcsomd.com. sarahmiller@countytimes.net

Join us as we revisit some of Civil Rights’ most poignant landmarks. Meet and hear from folks who lived history. Recreate the paths taken by the Greensboro Four, Rosa Parks, the Freedom Riders, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and others who boldly took steps to ensure the rights of all Americans.

Stops also include historic sites such as the Tuskegee Air Field and the National Underground Railroad Museum.

HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change International Civil Rights Center and Museum Sixteenth Street Baptist Church Edmund Pettus Bridge

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COUNTY NEWS State Police Enforce ‘Move Over’ Law to Assist Emergency Vehicles

Maryland State Police efforts to educate motorists and enforce Maryland’s ‘move over’ law continued in June with a focused initiative that resulted in thousands of traffic stops.

During the month of June, troopers statewide issued 1,165 citations and 2,594 warnings for violations of Maryland’s move over law. Troopers used each traffic stop as an opportunity to clearly inform drivers of the move over law requirements. Some drivers continue to say they are unaware of the law, which took effect in Maryland on Oct. 1, 2010.

The move over law requires drivers approaching from the rear an emergency vehicle using visual signals while stopped on a highway to, if possible, ‘make a lane change into an available lane not immediately adjacent to the emergency vehicle.’ This movement should only be done if another lane in the same direction is available and the move can be made safely and without impeding other traffic. If moving to another lane away from the stopped emergency vehicle is not possible, the law requires drivers to ‘slow to a reasonable and prudent speed that is safe for existing weather, road, and vehicular or pedestrian traffic conditions.’

The intent of the ‘move over’ law is to provide an extra barrier of safety for police officers, fire fighters, and emergency rescue personnel working along Maryland roads. It is hoped drivers will become more aware of police and emergency workers stopped along the road and move away from them or slow down

as they pass by the traffic stop or incident scene.

Under Maryland Vehicle Law, emergency vehicles are defined as: • Vehicles of federal, state, or local law enforcement agencies; • Vehicles of volunteer fire companies, rescue squads, fire departments, the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems, and the Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute; • State vehicles used in response to oil or hazardous materials spills; • State vehicles designated for emergency use by the Commissioner of Correction; • Ambulances; and • Special vehicles funded or provided by federal, state, or local government and used for emergency or rescue purposes in Maryland.

Violation of the ‘move over’ law is a primary offense with a fine of $110 and one point. If the violation contributes to a traffic crash, the fine is $150 and three points. If the violation contributes to a traffic crash resulting in death or serious injury, the fine is $750 and three points.

Effective Oct. 1, the move over law will expand to include tow service operators. When a tow truck is on the side of the road the same rules of changing lanes if possible, or slowing down, will apply. State troopers are encouraging motorists to begin now to include tow service operators and not wait for Oct. 1.

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Beauty and Artistes

By Emily Charles Contributing Writer Many people, young and old, recall the dinner scene from Disney’s The Beauty and the Beast. You know, the one with all the dancing silverware? As highly as France’s culinary praises are sung in the movie, you don’t have to take the animated dishes and candlesticks for their word. Instead, you can experience the taste of authentic French cuisine right here in Southern Maryland, at the Café des Artistes.

Established in 1999, the almost 15-year-old restaurant is owned and operated by Loic Francois Jaffres and his wife, Karleen Jaffres. Loic Jaffres, the head chef, was born in Morocco in North Africa to French parents, and grew up with a desire to master the culinary arts, according to the restaurant’s website, www.cafedesartistes.ws. He worked and studied extensively in France, finding his beginning in charcuterie, which is “anything to do with pork,” Loic Jaffres said, “I did charcuterie for three years, and I did butchering for two years. I did butchering in a restaurant.” After working in eight French locations, Loic Jaffres worked in three Washington, D.C. restaurants and three restaurants in the metro-area, and has also had the pleasure of working with world renowned chefs such as that of the Clinton presidency and Watergate, states the website.

With all that experience, why settle in Leonardtown?

“Love,” Loic Jaffres said. “I was working at a certain place at that time where I used to take on interns and I used to teach. I did the French Culinary Academy in Bethesda. Her [Karleen Jaffres] son was one of my students. It’s a long story, a very good story though.

One day I met everybody and a year later we married.”

After that, the couple decided to

“adventure a bit” and began devoting their time to the restaurant, Loic Jaffres said. However, they didn’t do it alone.

“Our base staff, which are the dish washers and my dining room personnel, half of the staff has been here for almost the whole 15 years, which is kind of awesome in a restaurant business,” Karleen Jaffres said. The long time assistance by their staff and the loyalty of their customers has helped turn Café des Artistes into a familial business of sorts, said the pair.

“We treat our staff like family members. I cook for them. Other restaurants make them pay for their food. I invest a little bit more in my staff. You know, when they need something, I work very close to them. The older girls, my wife takes care of them. I take care of the older guys when they need something, if they have problems, you know how it is,” Loic Jaffres said.

This family atmosphere amongst the restaurant’s staff has helped to make the business seem like home for the owners.

“Our customers have become our friends. When they come in the door, it’s like we’re inviting them into our living room, and that, I think, is what makes it so special— a special connection— because we have a wonderful clientele that come regularly,” Jaffres said.

In addition to serving what Loic Jaffres described as classic, traditional French cooking and a myriad of chef specialties, Café des Artistes works hard to give back to the community.

“Loic donates his time to teaching children about farming and cooking...

When he works with the kids, especially with the local disadvantaged kids, he tries to teach them how to eat healthier, you know, by growing their own vegetables and what you can do to make them taste better. We also donate a lot of gift certificates to causes,” said Karleen

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Jaffres.

The restaurant also provides cooking classes for children with special needs, giving everyone the best opportunity they can to begin an adventure in French cooking, said Karleen Jaffres.

Students of Loic Jaffres are certainly in good culinary hands, as Jaffres was recently inducted into the Academie Culinaire de France, said Jaffres.

“It’s a big thing. It’s a big, big, big thing. I was recognized in California and I’m part of now an elite group of 50 or 60 chefs in the state who are part of the Academie,” said Jaffres, who is proud of his work and takes pride in offering to the community genuine French dishes that have become hard to find.

Some of these dishes include Tenderloin Wellington and Lobster Thermidore.

Loic Jaffres, a near culinary master, according to his various diplomas and awards, has a bit of advice for aspiring chefs: “The only advice I have is to work in a kitchen before they go to school, in

cooking school. Most of the time, when they go to cooking school, they don’t know the strength and the stress in the kitchen, and they quit five or six months or a year later. It’s nice to work in a kitchen first.”

In their years at Café des Artistes, Loic Jaffres has gathered “a good group of followers, people that come back even from where I used to be, like Bethesda and Washington. They still come to see me once a month or every two months,” said Jaffres.

As one of the oldest restaurants in Leonardtown Square, Café des Artistes is an excellent way to dive into France without straying too far from home.

For more information about Café des Artistes, call 301-997-0500 or email cafedesartistes@somd.com. Feel free to drop by the restaurant at 41655 Fenwick Street, Leonardtown. Reservations are not required, but are strongly recommended. news@countytimes.net

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Helping Pets Look Their Best

By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Do you have a cat who hated car rides? How about a dog who needs a little extra attention during grooming? Check into Fur Tamers, a mobile grooming service in Calvert and St. Mary’s counties.

“I’m not concerned about how many I do but that they look their best,” said Fur Tamers Owner Carrie Teachout.

Teachout has 26 years experience in pet grooming. She graduated from the Baltimore School of Dog Grooming and has been Photos courtesy of www.furtamers.com making animals look their best since then. She started her mobile service in 2006 while living in North Carolina and relocated to Maryland in January 2013.

Teachout services both dogs and cats. She prides herself on taking her time with each animal. Dogs know when you’re there to see them, she said, and they get just as excited as people to have visitors. Going into homes gives Teachout a chance to build personal relationships with both the customers and the animals.

There is space for new clients, Teachout said.

For more information, call 201-481-0956, email carrie@furtamers. com or visit www.furtamers.com. sarahmiller@countytimes.net

Lusby Edward Jones Branch Office Supports School Supplies Drive Mike Kelly, an Edward Jones financial advisor in Lusby, is supporting Patuxent and Appeal Elementary Schools by using his office as a drop-off location for a school supplies drive.

Local residents and businesses may help by bringing in items to the Edward Jones branch office during regular business hours from July 15 to Aug. 15.

The branch address is 224 Town Square Drive, Lusby.

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Maryland State Police Blotter

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

Possession of Marijuana: On July 7 at 12:05 a.m., Trooper Palumbo stopped a vehicle for traffic violations on Rt. 231 and Rt. 4 in Prince Frederick. A faint odor of marijuana was emitting from inside the vehicle and a small amount of marijuana was observed on the driver’s shirt. A probable cause search revealed 4.6 grams of marijuana and 13.8 grams of K2/Spice (synthetic marijuana). The driver, Joseph C. Armes, 20 of Prince Frederick, was arrested and incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center. A juvenile passenger was arrested and transported to the MSP Barrack for processing and was released to a parent.

Failure to Obey a Lawful Order: On July 7 at 4:56 p.m., Trooper First Class Lewis stopped a vehicle on Rt. 231 and Thoroughbred Dr. for traffic violations. Avon D. Cochran, 23 of Waldorf, was driving on a suspended license. He was advised he could not continue to drive and he agreed to make

arrangements for his own disposition. Approximately 5 minutes later, after resuming traffic enforcement, TFC Lewis located Cochran driving on Church St. in Prince Frederick. He was arrested for failing to obey a lawful order. He was incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.

Possession of Marijuana: On July 7 at 10:39 p.m., Trooper First Class Oles stopped a vehicle on Rt. 4 at Parran Rd. in St. Leonard for traffic violations. Upon contact with the driver, the strong odor of burnt marijuana was detected. Danee M. Baxter, 21 of Lusby, admitted to smoking marijuana while driving home from work. She was arrested and transported to the MSP Barrack in Prince Frederick for processing.

Fugitive / Open Warrant: On July 8 at 7:35 a.m., Trooper First Class Casarella stopped a vehicle at Rt. 4 and Morning Glo-

ry Lane in Dunkirk for traffic violations.

Vance B. Edwards, 40 of St. Leonard, was placed under arrest for an open warrant through Virginia. He was incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.

Possession of Heroin: On July 8 at 9 a.m., Trooper Riddle observed an accident on Rt. 170 and I695 in Baltimore while traveling to report for duty in Calvert County. A Consent to Search and Seize was approved and drug paraphernalia was located in the vehicle. A probable cause search revealed the passenger, Katherine M. Lee, 46 of Jefferson, Md., was in possession of heroin.

She was arrested and incarcerated at the Baltimore County Detention Center.

Open Warrant / Possession of Substitute Body Fluid: On July 8 at 4:18 p.m., Trooper First Class Saucerman responded to the Parole and Probation Office in Prince Frederick in reference to a wanted subject.

Brian P. Parran, 29 of Prince Frederick was placed under arrest for an open warrant through Parole and Probation. A search of Parran revealed a condom filled with dark yellow liquid substance tied to the button of his shorts to be used in a drug test. Parran was transported to the Calvert County Detention Center to be presented before a Commissioner on local charges prior to being transported to the Maryland Division of Corrections in Jessup.

Disorderly Conduct: On July 8 at 8:18 p.m., Trooper First Class Saucerman responded to the area of the 500 block of Stamper Ct. in Prince Frederick to assist the fire department with a subject that was running away from them. Once contact was made with Joseph E. Miller, 22 of Lusby, it was determined because of the strong odor of PCP that he would be taken to the hospital for treatment. During transport, Miller became extremely agitated and required several officers to assist with preventing from doing any harm to himself.

He began yelling obscenities and caused a disturbance in the emergency room. An application for Statement of Charges has been requested charging Miller with Disorderly Conduct.

Theft: On July 9 at 5:09 p.m., Trooper First Class Matthews conducted a MVA query of a registration through METERS/NCIC and observed the registration was not on file. TFC Matthews stopped the vehicle at the intersection of West Dares Beach Rd. and Prince Frederick Blvd. The registration sticker on the license plate was found to be stolen. Case remains open pending arrest of James D. Tellier Sr., 43 of Prince Frederick for theft.

Disorderly / Destruction of Property: On July 10 at 12:36 p.m., Trooper Newcomer responded to the K-Mart in Prince Frederick for a reported disturbance. A disorderly woman had left the store and the vehicle description and registration

number were provided by the Loss Prevention Agent. Trooper Newman gave lookout information to the barrack and Calvert Control Center. After reviewing the surveillance video and obtaining witness statements, Trooper Newman responded to an address in the 12900 block of Mariner Circle in Lusby for the owner of the vehicle matching the description given previously.

Jamie L. Miller, 31 of Chambersburg, PA, was located and stated she became annoyed while in the store and felt she should leave before anything physical happened. Application for charges were prepared and she was arrested for Malicious Destruction of Property and Disorderly Conduct the following day.

Theft: On July 10 at 3 p.m., Master Trooper Gill received a report for money removed from a purse that had been lost and turned in at the MSP Barrack in Prince Frederick.

The victim reported that she had accidentally left the purse at ABD Liquors earlier that day and did not realize that until later.

The purse had been turned into the barrack. When contacted to come to pick up the purse, the victim found money had been removed. Surveillance video obtained from the store showed an employee, Becki A. Parker, 22 of St. Leonard, was response for the theft. Charges are pending against Parker for theft.

Possession of Marijuana: On July 10 at 11:56 p.m., Trooper First Class Lewis stopped a vehicle at Traditional Way and Heritage Dr. in Prince Frederick. Contact was made with the juvenile driver. When approaching the vehicle, TFC Lewis observed loose cigarettes in a plastic baggie on the passenger seat. A subsequent search revealed additional drugs and paraphernalia. The juvenile was placed under arrest for possession of marijuana and was transported to the MSP Barrack in Prince Frederick for processing. He was released to a parent.

Possession of Percocet: On July 11 at 11:59 p.m., Trooper First Class Barlow stopped a vehicle at Prince Frederick Blvd and Cambridge Place for traffic violations.

A moderate odor of marijuana was emitting from inside the vehicle. Wilson E. T. Carroll, 24 of Prince Frederick, was arrested for driving on a suspended license.

He stated he had friends previously riding in the vehicle who were smoking marijuana in the vehicle. A probable cause search was conducted and Percocet was found for which he did not have a prescription. He was incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.

Theft: On July 14 at 1:19 a.m., Trooper First Class Barlow responded to the 12900 block of Barreda Blvd. in Lusby for a reported theft. The victim reported that two bicycles were stolen from her back yard.

Investigation continues.

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Board Briefed on Before and After Care

By Sarah Miller Staff Writer The Calvert County Public Schools’ Before and After School Child Care Program continues to be self sustaining, but not by a wide margin, according to a presentation given to the Board of Education at their July 10 meeting by Supervisor of Title I, Head Start, Pre-K and Child Care Programs Dr. Cheryl Yates.

Based on the 2013-2014 school year’s numbers, there will be 209 students enrolled in before and after care during the 2014-2015 school year.

This would bean $647,900 in projected revenue and $647,640 in projected expenses.

“Funding’s always been critical,” said Board of Education President Eugene Karol.

Keeping the before and after care program self sustaining is a delicate balance, Yates said. There is a need for increased revenue, and that needs to

be accomplished through increased enrollment.

Whenever tuition is raised, the enrollment in the before and after care program falls, she said.

In the future, the program needs to “enhance publicity in effort to increase enrollment,” Yates said. Staff will “explore ideas to expand services without increasing overhead costs” and “publish all centers for participation in Maryland Excels program.”

The July 10 board meeting was the first for new Superintendent Daniel Curry. During the meeting, he appointed Kimberleigh Booros as the new Vice Principal for Plum Point Middle School, Cecelia Lewis as the Vice Principal for Huntingtown High School and Donald Knode a the Supervisor for Food Services.

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Making Math Learning Fun

By Kaitlin Davis Contributing Writer Does your student need some help with math? Come visit the Mathnasium.

Mathnasium, located in Dunkirk, is a math focused learning center that aides in a student’s mathematic understanding by using a program specific to each individual’s learning style, strengths and weaknesses.

Since it’s opening on July 16, about 40 students have enrolled in Mathnasium. They have been using the learning center two to three times a week for about an hour each session, working one-on-one with staff who are math experts and are well versed in all subject areas.

Through personalized binders and brainy games, students are able to gain a better understanding of mathematical concepts and preview mathematical concepts they will be faced with in the upcoming school year.

“The premise of Mathnasium is to make math make sense to each individual child,” said Mathnasium owner Kama Friedman.

Mathnasium’s driving technique, “The Mathnasium Method,” was created by Larry Martinek and uses specific techniques to determine the strengths and weaknesses of each child. With this technique, students are given an initial assessment, both written and oral,

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to pinpoint strengths and weaknesses. From there, an individualized learning plan is created using a binder filled with worksheets and a workout book to help students work through concepts. Mastery checks are given throughout a student’s stay to assess how well concepts are being learned and the results are then used to mold the learning plan as appropriate. A post assessment is also given toward the end of enrollment to show measurements of each student’s successes.

“You hear students say, ‘I hate math.’ They don’t hate math, they hate being frustrated...We are trying to alleviate this frustration, build confidence, and with confidence then comes a like of math and an understanding and hopefully eventually a love of math,” Friedman said.

Visual, written, oral and tactile techniques are used to help students understand math in a new, exciting way.

Children grades 2-12 work not only on their specific needs, but their mental math is also challenged. Improving their mental math skills saves the students time as well as eliminates the occasion for careless mistakes.

Enrollment is simple! Parents simply need to reach out by phone, email or visit the center. Parents as well as students are given a preview of Mathnasium’s services and then a simple enrollment form is filled out. After the initial assessment, the binder is created and the next day, students are able to begin learning.

For more information, please contact Friedman at 410-286-2841, visit their website www.mathnasium. com/dunkirk or stop in at 10735 Town Center Blvd., Suite 7, Dunkirk, Md. news@countytimes.net

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Lego Fun For All Ages

By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Do you have a student who is creative? Do they like working with their hands? Then check out Lego Camp.

The Northeast Community Center is gearing up for Lego Camp, to be held Aug. 11-15 from 9 a.m. to 12

p.m. and 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the community center in Chesapeake Beach.

A company based in the United Kingdom is organizing the camp, according to Northern District Recreation Assistant Coordinator Paul Lundberg. Parks and Recreation employees will staff the camp, which will be split into two age groups, one for ages 5 to 7 and the other for ages 8 to 14.

“Our workshops explore science, technology, architecture, engineering and art concepts using Lego bricks. Children will design, build and light up an entire city comprised of tall buildings, bridges, roads, parks and railways and will use batteries, bulbs, wires and switches to bring their new creations alive,” Lundberg said.

“Our curriculum will provide your child with an opportunity to design and build Lego creations working individually and in groups, and participate in challenges, group competitions, as well as free building time towards the end of the workshop.”

This is the first time the Lego camp will be offered.

“It’s an opportunity to offer the community something they’re interested in,” Lundberg said.

There are plans to continue holding it in the future.

With activities like the Lego camp, students often are inspired to get involved in Lego groups in school, and want to return to camp the next summer to show off

Photos courtesy of Calvert County Parks and Recreation

what they’ve learned.

There are still spaces available in both camps, he said.

The cost is $115 per camper. For more information, call 410-257-2554 or visit www.co.cal.md.us. sarahmiller@countytimes.net

Understanding the Mechanics of Success African American Student Success Initiative at CSM to Improve Graduation Rates

A newly launched male leadership and mentoring initiative, The Men of Excellence Mentoring Program, is working to improve retention, graduation and transfer rates for African American males who enter the College of Southern Maryland as first-time, full- or part-time students.

The Men of Excellence is a cohortbased model designed to accept students annually and to work with students to ensure they persist each semester until they transfer or graduate from CSM with an associate degree, certificate or letter of recognition.

For the upcoming academic year, the program begins with the Men of Excellence-Summer Academy Aug. 4-14. The academy provides students with an orientation to CSM and its resources through student engagement, summer academic enrichment, team building and leadership development prior to the beginning of the fall semester. Academy benefits include a textbook stipend for the CSM College Store, transportation voucher, lunch, and student and faculty networking.

“The college has taken a proactive approach toward championing behind student success efforts aimed at eliminating the achievement gap and thereby improving graduation rates among students who are most at risk for non-completion due to

a number of factors,” said Executive Director for Institutional Equity and Diversity Makeba Clay. “Research has shown that building close faculty advising and peer mentoring relationships can actually reverse a growing national trend of college success gaps. The CSM program will prepare students to experience a greater level of academic success,” said Clay.

Mentor Program Coordinator Evan Green is helping to guide a new generation of young men through exposing them to academic opportunities while developing skills to effectively navigate college.

The program aims to increase student engagement and use of CSM support services, and provides weekly seminars on academic advising, financial literacy, professional development and networking, leadership development and transfer services. Students in the program have access to tutoring in math and English, and monthly access to one-on-one advising to help with mapping personal and professional goals.

Green said that as a teen his dad presented him with the choice of three life courses: work, join the military or go to college—making it clear that each choice would require him to move out on his own.

“College was the only option I ever considered,” said Green. He said his college path was made easier by parents who

Mentor Program Coordinator Evan T. Green, center, is joined by Men of Excellence 2013-2014 mentors and mentees at the College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus.

were themselves college graduates and as such understood the trials and tribulations, ups and downs, and temptations he would face because they had “been there, done that,” years before.

For African-American male students who may not have come from a family with college experience, Green said that

CSM’s Men of Excellence Program will help demystify and relieve the stress of beginning their college careers.

For information and to apply for the Men of Excellence Summer Academy and program, visit http://www.csmd.edu/ Diversity/MenofExcellence/.

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Calvert Soon to Have New Museum

By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Prince Fredrick will soon be the location of the newest museum in Southern Maryland.

The Spaceflight America Museum and Science Center, to be housed in the planetarium at Calvert High School, is slated to open later this year. The building housed offices, storage areas and classrooms during construction at Calvert High School. Once construction was complete, the building was gutted and a new floor and ceiling wereinstalled, according to Calvert County Public Schools Director of School Construction George Leah.

Leah has been volunteering with the museum, helping unpack donations and begin setting the museum up.

“I grew up watching all this,” Leah said. “That’s why I’m interested.

Sigmund Gorski and Alan Hayes with Volanz Aerospace, Inc. first approached Calvert County and the public schools about the museum in Fall 2013 and have been working steadily to get donations and equipment since receiving approval for the project.

Volanz Aerospace, Inc. offers summer programs for students, which include putting on spacesuits and flying simulators. The same simulators will be used in the museum, Hayes said.

Volanz Aerospace, Inc. is a 501c3 non-profit Maryland corporation formed in 1998 “to provide space science and space-related high technology educational and research programs for researchers, educators, and students of all ages,” according to the website.

Items they will have on display include helmets from the Apollo missions and gloves and even a digital camera made in the 1980s, a full Russian spacesuit, heat shields and other items that have been used in space or to train for

George Leah helps construct display cases.

space. They even have meteors, which students will be allowed to handle. They have full sized spacesuits and mockups of different parts of the space station and plan to have a television showing the 1969 moon landing. The museum recently received a large donation from Stennis Space Center in Mississippi, and the Hallmark Store in Lusby donated some glass showcases.

“We just keep getting more stuff,” Hayes said, adding that there will not be room to show all the items in the collection at one time, and the floor displays will be revamped regularly.

Visitors to the museum would get the chance to touch and hold items that were designed for space travel.

The museum will be open all summer long and during the school year, Hayes said. They are seeking volunteers to act as guides and to help run the museum.

The museum will have a gift shop, the proceeds from which will go to support operations, Hayes said. Volunteers will be needed to work in the gift shop, help get the planetarium set up, restore displays, paint and even help with fundraisers.

Money is the biggest need to get the museum up and running and keep it going, Hayes said. There are plans to have a fundraiser in November, before the floor displays are set up, he said.

The planetarium will be brought back into use with upgraded projectors.

Leah is excited to see the planetarium building brought back into instructional usefulness, he said. Teachers will be able to bring students on field trips to the museum. It’s a winwin situation for Volanz and Calvert County Public Schools, he said. When the nearby schools are not in use, the museum will use classrooms or special programs.

The community as a whole will

have access to the museum. With Washington D.C. and Naval Air Station Patuxent River so close, there are a number of people who worked on the projects on display at the museum, Hayes said. He intends to make the museum a tourist destination.

Photos by Sarah Miller

For more information, including volunteer opportunities, email ahayes@ wsi-edu.org. sarahmiller@countytimes.net

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58 Years Ago This Month - The 51st Crossing of the Andrea Doria Becomes ‘A Night To Remember’ All of the omens were there, whether one looked for them or not.

Even before sliding down the gantry at Genoa’s Ansaldo shipyard on June 16, 1950, misfortune and strange occurrences seemed to bedevil the Italian Line’s Andrea Doria. On her maiden voyage, the new ship’s whistle became stuck in the open position. Approaching Nantucket Light a little over a week later in a severe storm, the Doria was rolled a full 28 degrees by a heavy wave. The list was accentuated by her nearly-empty fuel tanks.

The first liner to be built in Italy following the Second World War, the Doria was the largest and fastest ship of the Italian Line’s fleet. Andrea Doria was easily the most preeminent sight in her home port of Genoa. Three outdoor swimming pools dotted the upper decks. A life-sized statue of the ship’s namesake, the 16th Century Italian general, graced the formal dining hall. But her streamlined red and black hull hid a deadly secret known only to her builders and crew.

The Andrea Doria was only a third as stable as other ships.

On July 25, 1956, the Doria was approaching New York.

Her 9-day voyage largely behind her, the 1,700 passengers reveled in their last night out. The dress code that evening was semiformal. Women wore their finest evening gowns.

Their male companions dressed in suits and ties. There was singing, dancing, good food. Good drink. Linda Morgan, the 14 year-old daughter of famed ABC broadcaster Edward Morgan, arrived at the captain’s table clutching a red Campfire Girls autograph book. This evening, she was assured one more signature to its pages – that of the ship’s graying master, Piero Calami. To Miss Morgan’s great disappointment, a steward apologetically informed her that Captain Calami would be unable to keep his promise.

On the bridge, there was concern. Calamai paced nervously, as a thick fog descended on the Massachusetts coast.

As a precaution, Calami ordered the ship’s eleven watertight compartments sealed. He also ordered a reduction in speed – although only to 20 knots. A late arrival would mean overtime with the New York dock crew.

Calami had spent the great majority of his life at sea, enlisting in the Italian navy at the age of 18. He had served aboard 27 ships before being given the honor of captaining the pride of the line. It was an honor which would end upon the return to Genoa. Calami, age 58, was about to be retired by the line.

Steaming toward Sweden in the opposite direction was the MS Stockholm. Smaller and less luxurious than the Andrea Doria, the ship’s American-born captain, Harry

Gunner Nordenson, had a wife, two sons, and a daughter eagerly awaiting his arrival in Gothenburg. Nordenson, was a strict-disciplinarian known for his no-nonsense style.

Both men were reassured by the presence of radar. So reassured in fact, that Nordenson had departed the bridge, leaving a young Third Mate, Johan Carstens-Jonannsen as the only officer on watch.

Both ships was aware of the other’s presence.

The Stockholm turned starboard without sounding a fog whistle, or signaling. There was inadequate radar supervision aboard the Doria. The Stockholm had misread its radar data.

At 11:10 p.m., as First Class passengers danced to Arriverderci Roma, Stockholm’s reinforced bow plowed into the Doria’s starboard side like a switchblade knife, broaching ten decks to the sea. The Doria immediately adopted an 18 degree list to starboard.

Young Linda Morgan was telescoped – autograph book and all – from her cabin into the Stockholm’s crumpled bow. Her 8 year-old sister, Joan, disappeared into the black sea. Her stepfather, Camille Ciantarra, would later die of his injuries.

Unlike the Titanic disaster, there were lifeboat seats available for every passenger and crew member – but, half were now unusable because of the list.

Strangers On A Train star Ruth Roman was in the ship’s Belvedere Lounge when she heard a “big explosion.”

Returning to her stateroom, she scooped up her 3-year old son, Dickie. “Were going on a picnic,” she told the sleepyeyed child.

Calami realized there was no hope. At 11:20 p.m., Radio stations along the eastern coast of the United States listened in stunned silence as the distress call went out to all ships: “SOS DE ICEH SOS HERE AT 0320 GMT LAT. 40.30 N 69.53 WE NEED IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE. DISTRESS, DISTRESS, JUST COLLIDED WITH ANOTHER SHIP. WE ARE LISTING, IMPOSSIBLE TO PUT LIFEBOATS AT SEA. SOS, SOS. ANDREA DORIA HERE AT 0320 GMT LAT. 40.30 N 69.53 WE NEED IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE.” The nearest ship was the French lines’ aged ocean liner, Ile de France making its weekly run to La Harve.

Captain Baron Raoul de Beadean ordered his ship to double back to Andrea Doria’s position at full speed. To reassure the Doria’s passengers, he ordered every light illuminated stem-to-stern.

By the time the Ile de France arrived, the Doria’s list

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has increased to 20 degrees. The ship-to-ship transfer of survivors took 6 hours. During the evacuation, Ms. Roman became separated from Dickie. She wouldn’t see him again until arriving in New York.

Captain Calami was the last person to leave the Andrea Doria.

Eleven hours after the two ships met, at 10:09 a.m., the Andrea Doria lost her all-night battle to remain afloat.

All told, the collision claimed the lives of 46 people – including 5 crewmen aboard the Stockholm, and a 4 yearold child who died months later after being dropped in a lifeboat.

Calami never returned to sea.

He spent the remainder of his life blaming himself for the collision.

“When I was a boy, and all my life, I love the sea,” Calami was later quoted as saying. “Now I hate it.”

In 1972, Calami’s daughter discovered a letter in her father’s study, formally absolving him of any responsibility for the accident. Calami never saw the letter. He died without ever opening it.

His last words to her were, “Is everything alright? Are the passengers all saved?”

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)

CORRECTION A correction to last week’s letter to the editor “So Others May Live”: The Story of Light Vessel 117" is in order. John Perry, Light Vessel 117’s radio operator, was mistakenly identified as William Perry. The surviving crew members were: Captain George Braithwaite, Clifton E. Mosher, John Perry and Laurent Roberts. The ship’s Captain was on leave at the time. George Braithwaite was acting captain (first mate).

Apologizes are offered to Gazette readers.

Edward C. Davenport, Drum Point, Md

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Summer party season is in full swing, and that means scores of people will be relaxing with family and friends on their decks. But such gatherings are only as fun as they are safe, and responsible hosts and homeowners must inspect their decks for signs of trouble before hosting their first summer soiree.

Deck inspections can be relatively simple, especially for those homeowners whose decks are newly built or recently refurbished. But even a new deck should be inspected at the start of the season to ensure the safety of all who will be spending time on the deck in the months to come. The following are a few tips to help homeowners spot trouble spots on their decks.

• Check the wood. Split or decaying wood is a trouble spot that will need to be addressed. Such wood may feel spongy or break off without splintering, and those things are indicative of rot. Another sign of trouble to look for with regard to the wood is whether or not it has any holes. Holes may be a symptom of infect infestation, which can compromise the safety of the deck over time.

• Inspect the ledger board. The ledger board is a weight-bearing board that connects the deck to the house. Over time, the gap between the ledger board and the house may widen. In such instances, simply tighten the bolts. When inspecting the ledger board, examine the flashing that surrounds it. Flashing prevents the buildup of moisture that causes rot, and when there is an issue with the flashing, it’s often noticeable because mud and debris has become stuck between the flashing and the exterior wall

of the home. Clear any such debris and then seal the overlapping areas with caulk.

• Inspect support posts. Support posts should be firmly connected to the beams below the deck floor. Loose connections between the support posts and beams should be tightened, and replace any bolts that need replacing.

• Inspect the surface. The elements can be harsh on a deck, so inspect the surface to ensure there is no buildup of mildew, power washing any areas where mildew has started to accumulate. Different deck materials may need certain types of cleaners, so consult with the company who built your deck or speak to a local home improvement specialist to determine which type of cleaning solution your deck needs. Once the deck has been power washed, allow it to dry before applying any additional layers of finish.

• Ensure railings are not loose.

Grasp and shake the deck’s railings to ensure none are loose and all provide ample support for anyone who will be enjoying the deck. Balusters are the short pillars or columns that run perpendicular to the railings and the walking surface of the deck, and these should also be checked to ensure they are not loose. Youngsters may lean against the balusters when relaxing on the deck, so it’s imperative that none are loose.

Deck inspections ideally should be performed in spring before homeowners host their first get-together, and if any problems are discovered, everyone should steer clear of the deck until those issues have been addressed.

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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.

Michael Matthew Lauermann, 68 Michael Matthew Lauermann, 68, of Huntingtown passed away July 5, at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore. He was born May 9, 1946 in Waseca, Mn., to Jerome B. and Bernice M. (Omann) Lauermann. Mike was raised in La Crosse, Wi., and graduated from Aquinas High School in 1964. He then attended the University of Wisconsin, La Crosse, graduating in 1968 with a Bachelor’s Degree in math and chemistry. Mike enlisted in the United States Navy in 1968. A career Naval Aviator, Mike retired January 1, 1994, at the rank of Commander. While serving in the Navy, Mike received the Navy Expeditionary, Vietnam Service, Republic of Vietnam Campaign, Navy Commendation, National Defense Service, and Meritorious Service Medals and the Sea Service Deployment Ribbon. He mar-

ried Patricia Gail Murphy on February 28, 1981, and they lived in California, Hawaii and Silver Spring. They moved to Calvert County in 1995 and have lived in Huntingtown since 1996. Since retiring from the US Navy, Mike was employed with several government contractors. Most recently, he was a Program Manager with Engility Corporation, a government contractor serving the Federal Aviation Administration. Mike was a member of the Fleet Reserve Association, the Association of Naval Aviation and attended Jesus the Divine Word Parish in Huntingtown. He enjoyed working on home projects, watching soccer, football and movies. Michael also coached his children’s youth soccer and basketball teams. Most of all, he enjoyed being with his family, especially his children. Mike was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Lee Lauermann.

He is survived by his loving wife Patti Lauermann, a son Kyle M. Lauermann and a daughter Keri M. Lauermann, all of Huntingtown. He is also survived by three sisters, Lucy Springer of Bangor, Wi., Alice Kendall of Bartlett, Tn., and Mary Lauermann of Prince Frederick,

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Gerald Wilmot Stake, 66 Gerald Wilmot Stake, 66, of St. Leonard, Md., passed away on July 6, in Prince Frederick, Md. He was born on January 19, 1948, in Chambersburg, Pa., to the late Edna Mae and George W. Stake. Jerry has been a businessman in the area since 1983 owning and operating several paint stores, most recently the Benjamin Moore/McCormick Paint store in Sunderland.

Jerry had many interest, he was an avid car buff, a great mechanic, enjoyed NACAR, and he loved boating and fishing. He was a hard worker and a wonderful father and grandfather, who will be missed by his family and many friends.

He is survived by his long time girlfriend, Michelle Hutchinson. Father of Traci Whitfield and her husband Gary, and Alyssa Hall and her husband Michael, Logan Stake, Tyler Stake, Grant Stake, and Sumner Hutchinson. He is also survived by grandchildren Shauna Thomas, Skyler Whitfield, Aysha Whitfield, Riley Hall and Brady Hall and one great granddaughter Ciani Thomas. The family received friends at the Rausch Funeral Home, 4405 Broomes Island Road, Port Republic, Md., on Thursday July 10, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. A me-

morial service followed at 11 p.m. Interment was private.

Joyce Virginia Bell, 87 Joyce Virginia Bell, 87, of FahrneyKeedy Home, Boonsboro, Md., and formerly of Prince Frederick, Md., passed peacefully, July 9, with her loving family by her side.

She was a graduate of Central H.S. in Washington, DC. Until retirement she worked as a secretary and office manager for a subsidiary of T.J. Lipton. She was a member of Eastern Star and served as President of Calvert Pines Resident Council. She loved spending time with her family and playing bingo.

She is survived by her daughter, Patricia L. Mohl and husband Myron (Mike) of Boonsboro, son Ronald D. Bell and wife Ellen of Ijamsville, Md.; grandchildren Stephanie Mohl, Stephen Mohl and wife Jenny, Kimberly Davis and husband Jared, Andrew Byzet and wife Brooke, Cheryl Wilkins and husband John, Alexander Byzet, Angela Bell, Cynthia Bell and three great-grandchildren, Kristyn Davis, Jordan Mohl and Joshua Mohl.

She is also survived by son in law Ronald Byzet. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband Cecil M. Bell and daughter Rebecca “Becky” Byzet.

Memorial services were held at Trinity United Methodist Church, Prince Frederick, Md., on Sunday, July 13 at 2 p.m. and at Fahrney-Keedy Memorial Home, Boonsboro, Md., on Monday, July 14 at 11 a.m. in the Chapel, officiated by Dr. James Swecker. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Joyce’s memory to Hospice of Washington County, 747 Northern Ave. Hagerstown, Md. 21742 or American Heart Association, 4217 Park Place Ct., Glen Allen, Va. 23060.

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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.

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Early Closing Calvert Pines, North Beach and Southern Pines Senior Centers will close at 1:30 p.m., Friday, July 25 for staff training.

Lunch will be served at 11 a.m.

Maryland Energy Assistance Program (MEAP) MEAP assists eligible individuals and families with a onetime-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, 410257-2549; or Southern Pines Senior Center, 410-586-2748.

Upcoming Trips Take a trip to the National Zoo in Washington, DC, Monday, September 22. See new baby animals and a renovated elephant habitat. The $28 fee includes transportation. Bring a lunch or enjoy a meal at one of the cafes. Enjoy a train ride through the Maryland mountains from Cumberland to Frostburg on the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad, Thursday, October 23.

Shopping will be at Thrasher’s Carriage Museum. The $100 fee includes transportation, ticket and lunch. Please note that both of these trips require a lot of walking. All trips are for persons aged 50 and over.

Calvert Pines Senior Center (CPSC) Enjoy a chicken dinner and the movie Honor Flight, Thursday, July 24, 5 p.m. Pre-register and pay by July 17. Fee: $6 Dress in your favorite 50’s outfit and enjoy homemade milkshakes, root beer floats, sundaes and more at the Sock Hop, Wednesday, July 30, 12:45 p.m. Pre-register by July 23.

North Beach Senior Center (NBSC) Enjoy summer fun, music and games at the Beach Party, Thursday, July 24, 10:30 a.m. Pre-register by July 17.

Come to the Ladies Only Supper Brunch and Games, Monday July 28, 5 p.m. Pre-register by July 21.

Southern Pines Senior Center (SPSC) An AARP Driver Safety Class will be held Tuesday, July 29, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Fee is $15/AARP members, $20/nonmembers. Members must show AARP cards. Make checks payable to AARP. To pre-register, call 410-586-2748.

Learn the art of wire wrapping at the Wire Wrapped Ring Workshop, Wednesday, July 30, 1 p.m. Pre-register by July 23.

EATING TOGETHER MENU Lunches are served to seniors aged 60-plus and their spouses through Title IIIC of the Older Americans Act. Suggested donation is $3. To make or cancel a reservation call: Calvert Pines Senior Center at 410-535-4606 or 301-855-1170, North Beach Senior Center at 410-257-2549, or Southern Pines Senior Center at 410-586-2748.

Monday, July 21 Hamburger with Cheese, Roll, Baked Beans, Carrots, Fresh Fruit Tuesday, July 22 Lemon Herb Chicken, Salad, Lentils, Rice, Wheat Bread, Fresh Fruit Wednesday, July 23 Chicken Salad, Hard Boiled Egg, Lentils, Pickle, Dinner Roll, Pear Half Thursday, July 24 Hot Dog, Coleslaw, Baked Beans, Brownie Friday, July 25 Pancakes, Home Fries, Sausage Patties, Orange LUNCH SERVED AT 11 A.M.

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Beach Day At United Way Brings Community Together United Way of Calvert County hosted a beach-themed Business After Hours networking event organized by Calvert County Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, July 10. With over eighty people in attendance, the purpose of the event was to connect the business community with members of United Way’s over 30 partner agencies that form what UWCC President and CEO Kelly Chambers calls the “umbrella that supports and bolsters vulnerable populations in our community.”

Guests arrived dressed for the occasion in Hawaiian shirts, flower prints, and leis, and beach umbrella name tags that identified various partner agencies.

Taking place on the United Way House’s sprawling patio donated several years ago by Kelly’s Tree and Landscaping, Business After Hours featured a beach-themed bar, sand-filled kiddie pool, and tables decorated with gingham and grass skirts and fresh flowers. All food, beverages, and decorations were donated by local businesses.

The networking event featured a beach ball testimonial game that explained United Way’s role in approaching and addressing an issue in the community. Kelly Chambers started the game off introducing her role, describing how she “help[s] businesses see how they can make a meaningful difference,” subsequently passing the ball to a United Way Board Member and staff, with each demonstrating the part they play.

The ball made its way to Celia Engel, Executive Director of HIPPY and Healthy Families, who explained that United Way grant funds made it possible for 15 families to receive approximately 360 home visits in the past year.

The home visits demonstrate to parents of young children, often single or teen parents, how to teach and prepare their child for school. She estimated that for every dollar spent on home service, seventeen dollars are saved on health care and remedial education costs. The ball finally landed in the arms of Danielle Harper Gosnell, a young mom with a three year old daughter who did not have any family support when she became a mother. She described what an important role her Healthy Families home visitor, Rose, has played in her daughter’s early development. United Way has invested resources in early education for the past fourteen years to improve the percentage of children entering

school ready to learn. However, it is estimated that 15% of entering kindergarteners are still not fully prepared, reinforcing the need for the work done by United Way and its partner agencies. Chambers reiterated the importance of the role the business community plays in supporting programs, such as Healthy Families, and the other nonprofits in attendance.

To learn more about United Way and its partner agencies or how to become a volunteer, visit www.unitedwaycalvert.org, email impact@unitedwaycalvert.org, or call 410-535-2000.

A full list of in-kind sponsors for the Business After Hours event can be found below.

Bob Hall LLC, Distributor of Budweiser Bowen’s Grocery Christmas in April Dream Weaver The Greene Turtle Sports Bar & Grille Ken-Mar Liquors Maryland Country Caterers Michael Freeburger of Early Bird Home Services Port of Call Wine & Spirits Primary Residential Mortgage Prime Time Children’s Center Prouty Farms Sandy Monger Smoothie King

Cat of The Week Sassafras is outgoing and energetic. She is friendly and loving. She likes to run and jump. Sassy is a bit of a bully toward her sisters but she does it in the name of play! You can almost hear her giggle when she pounces on one of them. When she opens her mouth to “meow” sometimes nothing comes out and sometimes it is a quiet little meow. She likes to interact with people and will give you logs of head bumps and nose kisses.You can meet Sassafras at the Calvert Animal Welfare League Adoption Center Prince Frederick Maryland Friday – Sunday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. or call for details 410-535-9300.

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Screwpile Lighthouse Challenge Regatta The favorite race for Chesapeake Bay sailors for more than 20 years, the Screwpile Lighthouse Challenge Regatta (SPLC) will be held July 17 through July 20 in Solomons.

SPLC is a regional sailboat regatta, drawing over 120 boats (and their crews and enthusiastic supporters) each year from across the country. The event features three days of exhilarating racing and three nights of rip-roaring parties, according to Regatta Chair L.G. Raley.

One-design, cruising, and PHRF (Performance Handicap Racing Fleet) classes will compete in several races each day across courses set at the mouth of the Patuxent. Each morning features a Harbor-Start parade, and camaraderie prevails at the post-race parties hosted at the waterfront Solomons Holiday Inn. Raley describes three significant changes to this year’s regatta, made in response to racers’ requests, including the date, format and an additional class. “We’re always working to keep the regatta fresh, to offer new opportunities for competition and fun,” Raley said.

The first change is SPLC’s move to a weekend date, opening July 17, with check-in and Skippers Meeting at regatta headquarters, Holiday Inn Solomons. Racing, parties and

awards will be July 18 to July 20.

Secondly, the SPLC format has changed to include a Distance Race for all fleets on July 19. Fleets may sail different specific distances, but all will finish in the Patuxent River off downtown Solomons, easily viewable by cheering crowds along the Solomons Riverwalk.

Finally, SPLC introduces a Strictly Cruising Class, which will race only on Saturday and Sunday. This new cruising class is immensely popular, Raley said, and may likely be the largest fleet in the regatta. “This is an ideal way to introduce new or casual sailors to the sport of sailboat racing,” said Sail Solomons co-owner Lisa Batchelor Frailey.

On the more competitive side, SPLC will host the onedesign J/80 East Coast Championships during the regatta.

Raley expects a sizable fleet, and the competition will be close.

Special arrangements have been coordinated for boat launch, storage and hoist for J/80s to make logistics especially easy this year given the regatta’s new format.

Screwpile is not just for racers. Each morning features a 9 a.m. Harbor-Start parade – an entire fleet of race boats head for the river with battle flags flying. Viewers can grab a cup of coffee and watch the parade from any waterfront position along

Community Solomons’ Back Creek. On Saturday afternoon, the new “distance race” will finish off the Solomons Riverwalk, allowing maximum participation and enjoyment from ashore.

Regatta camaraderie prevails at the post-race parties hosted at the waterfront Solomons Holiday Inn; these parties are open to racers, supporters, viewers and all those looking for a fun evening.

Screwpile has been a Solomons institution since 1993, when the Southern Maryland Sailing Association (SMSA) took over the efforts of the (departed) Yachting Magazine Race Week. The regatta is named for the Screwpile-style lighthouse that once guarded the mouth of the Patuxent at Drum Point, and now stands proudly at the Calvert Marine Museum in Solomons.

Whether you’re racing Screwpile, cruising the Bay or exploring by car, Solomons is a fabulous place to visit, said Solomons Business Association President Chris McNelis of The McNelis Group. This historic maritime community, named one of America’s “15 Happiest Seaside Towns” by Coastal Living Magazine, is located just 50 miles south of Annapolis and the Washington beltway. Solomons is an easy reach for boaters and motorists alike, said McNelis, adding, “We love Screwpile, and the great folks the regatta brings to enjoy Solomons from land or sea.”

For information on the SPLC, visit http://screwpile.net/.

For information on Solomons’ activities during Screwpile and beyond, visit http://www.solomonsmaryland.com/solomonsscrewpile.html

Cmh Foundation Benefit Golf Classic Tops $1 Million Mark The Calvert Memorial Hospital Foundation, Inc. Benefit Golf Classic reached a new milestone on May 19 at Lake Presidential Golf Club when it topped the $1 million mark. It seemed fitting that this year’s honorary chair was John Smith who suggested 25 years ago that a tournament would be a good way to raise funds for new medical technology.

A field of 143 players competed for top honors and brought in nearly $66,000 that will be used to support a new patient portal that will enhance patient access to care information after they leave the hospital. Since the popular charity event began in 1990, it has raised $1,026,000 to fund patient care equipment and vital hospital services. Last year’s proceeds were used to help equip the new urgent care center that just opened in Prince Frederick.

Through the portal, patients will be able to view, download and print essential medical information such as lab and radiology results, discharge instructions, prescribed medications and scheduled appointments to use for reference and to share with other providers. This convenient, 24-hour access is intended to

make it easier for them to manage their post-discharge care and promote their own wellness.

Tournament co-chairs Pat Petricko and Jay Fowler expressed their pleasure with the outstanding turnout. “Our success is entirely due to the incredibly generous sponsors, enthusiastic golfers and wonderful volunteers who come out year after year to support this great cause,” said Petricko.

CMH President and CEO Jim Xinis told attendees at the awards dinner, “I hope you know that your contribution really makes a difference in the care our hospital is able to provide to the community.” During his remarks, Xinis singled out Ober, Kaler, Grimes & Shriver who led the way with a Master’s Club sponsorship.

He went on to add, “We’d also like to recognize our generous Ryder Club sponsors All American Ambulance, Leach Wallace Associates and Networking Concepts as well as Open Tournament sponsors American Radiology Associates, Atkinson Heating A/C & Refrigeration, Bank of America Mer-

rill Lynch, CompuDynamics, Crothall, Emergency Medicine Associates, S. Freedman & Sons, HBE Corporation, KPMG, Marathon Capital Management, Medline Industries, Pathway Investment Group/Mike Cox, RICOH, Wilmot Sanz and Wilson & Parlett.”

Xinis extended special thanks to Rob Sauls of Varsity Vending and Jon Middlethon of Freedom Office Products for sponsoring dinner, to Wanda DeBord of Title Max for underwriting lunch and to Pat Petricko/REMAX 100 for providing breakfast. He also thanked Hole in One sponsors All American Harley Davidson, Dickinson Jewelers, Stevenson Pools and Winegardner Auto Group.

Taking first place in Division I was Mark Duston, Patti Shoefstall, Bill Meetre and Bruce Fasick of CompuDynamics. Vince Wesley, Mike Avendt, Dr. Ciaran Browne and Xinis capped the top slot in Division II. Jay, June and Wes Fowler with Jim Pixton of All American Ambulance outpaced all contenders in Division III.

End Hunger In Calvert County Expands Its Partner Food Pantry List End Hunger In Calvert County is proud to announce its partnership with Daily Bread Food Pantry, a ministry of Full Gospel Assembly of God Church.

Daily Bread Food Pantry opened in April 2014 and is located in Prince Frederick across the street from the Prince Frederick Firehouse Rescue Squad. The pantry is available to serve families Thursday’s from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

“The main reason we opened the food pantry was God called us to do it,” says Betty Merkle Pantry Director for Daily Bread Food Pantry. “I had been praying about it when I retired and decided it was time. Partnering with End Hunger In Calvert County just made sense for us. When we heard about End Hunger, we found that it was an organization that was on our team and that we both were working toward the same goal.”

“It truly is a privilege serving shoulder to shoulder with these wonderful organizations who are working so hard to care for their neighbors,” says Cathy Ring Director of Operations for End Hunger In Calvert County. Today, we partner with 13 food pantries and 6 Heart F.E.L.T. backpack programs to provide them with food support and a wide range of resources. We don’t tell any of our partners how to operate the ministries God

has called them to. We simply want to remove obstacles that may impede that calling.”

In 2013, End Hunger In Calvert County distributed over 1 MILLION pounds of food throughout Calvert County and this just this past June, the organization ordered 3,304 turkey’s (1,072 more than last year) and fixings for its Partner Food Pantries to distribute to needy families this holiday season.

“Becoming an affiliated Partner Food Pantry of End Hunger In Calvert County requires two things,” says Jacqueline Miller Director of Awareness for End Hunger In Calvert County. “First, let us list you as a partner food pantry on our website and other resources that get sent around the county and second, come get food and distribute it to families in need. It is truly that simple. There are no membership fees, or payment required. We are here to serve the pantries, not the other way around.”

End Hunger In Calvert County is committed to helping the willing become able and moving people from dependency to self-sufficiency. The organization accomplishes this in two ways. The first is through its Partner Food Pantries, which now includes Daily Bread. Throughout the year End Hunger In

Calvert County provides support to its thirteen Partner Food Pantries to help them better and more efficiently serve the families of Calvert County. Because of its relationship with the Maryland Food Bank, End Hunger In Calvert County is able to purchase bulk food at a heavily discounted rate and then store it at the End Hunger Warehouse for pantries to access when they have the need and space. At times, End Hunger In Calvert County is also able to provide equipment, shelving units, and other resources to pantries.

The second way, is through its Culinary Training Program. The nine-week job training program runs four sessions a year that teach unemployed or underemployed Calvert County residents the skills necessary to work in a commercial kitchen.

The course is a mixture of in class lectures and hands-on kitchen experience in End Hunger’s commercial kitchen. Graduates of the course complete a two-week internship in a local restaurant, receive National Restaurant ServSafe Certification and free job placement assistance. For more information about the program, visit endhungercalvert.org/works.

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Don’t Feed the Plants Newtowne Players Present “Little Shop of Horrors”

Thursday, July 17 Tracy Allen Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 8 p.m.

Friday, July 18

By Emily Charles Contributing Writer

Moonshine Society Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 8 p.m.

Fame and fortune aren’t always virtues, but vices, as Seymour Krelborn learns in the stage play Little Shop of Horrors. Being presented locally by The Newtowne Players, the comedic horror show runs from July 25 to August 10, according to the theatre troupe’s website, www.newtowneplayers.org.

Chad Mildenstein, the star of the show, follows Krelborn through his life as a shop hand all the way to his fame as the owner of a carnivorous, people eating plant. The role is his first with the Newtowne Players, and he is pleased to say it was the role he auditioned for, Mildenstein said.

His co-star, Kylie Oosterink, plays Audrey, Seymour’s love interest. This is also Oosterink’s first time performing as a member of the Newtowne Players, but she said she has greatly enjoyed the experience.

Karaoke Anthony’s Bar and Grill (10371 Southern Maryland Boulevard, Dunkirk) – 8 p.m.

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

Left to right: Jaiyla Lewis, Chad Mildenstein and Katy Baird as Crystal, Seymour and Ronette.

While the two are first time performers with the troupe, it is not their first time performing.

“Singing wise, my parents have recordings of me when I was like, three years old so I’ve been performing my whole life, but theatre wise, I started 15 years ago, doing theatre,” said Mildenstein.

“I’ve always been singing. I actually went to school for it. Theatre, I’ve always been around it— not necessarily in it, but around it, so I’ve been around music and theatre my whole life,” said Oosterink.

The actors and actresses involved have been practicing for “quite a while now,” said Jaiyla Lewis, who plays Crytal, one of the show’s three doo-wop girls.

The actors agree that the best part of performing is the cast.

“I knew two people in the cast before I got here.

Getting to know everybody, having a great time, everybody’s working hard and it’s a lot of fun to get to meet new people,” Mildenstein said.

“The people here make it what it is and it’s fantastic,” said Kylie Oosterink.

The play is directed by Stacy Oosterink, and while it is not her first time directing, it is her first time directing for the Newtowne Players, she said, however, she has very much enjoyed her time there.

Tickets for Little Shop of Horrors are available online at www.newtowneplayers.org or at the Newtowne Players’ theater located at 21744 South Coral Drive in Lexington Park. Online orders must be made at least one day prior to the performance.

Ticket payment is accepted in advance. For more information, call 301-737-5447 or visit www.newtowneplayers.org.

Kylie Oosterink as Audrey.

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Photos by Emily Charles

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

George Harrison Jazz Band Westlawn Inn (9200 Chesapeake Avenue, North Beach) – 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, July 19 Karaoke California Applebee’s (45480 Miramar Way, California) – 9 p.m.

Tonight’s Alibi Seabreeze Tiki Bar (1505 Sandgates Road, Mechanicsville) – 8 p.m.

Jim Ritter and the Creole Gumbo Jazz Band Westlawn Inn (9200 Chesapeake Avenue, North Beach) – 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, July 20 Snakebite Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 3 p.m.

Monday, July 21 Karaoke Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 8:30 p.m.

Tuesday, July 22 Open Mic Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 8:30 p.m.

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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 17 • 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.

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 Paleontology.

410-257-2101 • Tween Summer Book Fest Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 6:30 to 8 p.m.

5th to 7th graders are invited to an evening of fun and free activities, discussion and snacks themed around The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate. Please register.

410-326-5289

Friday, July 18 • 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 • JobSource Mobile Career Center Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach – 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. 410-257-2411

Saturday, July 19 • 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 required. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862 • 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 • Introduction to Finding Funders for Nonprofits Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Learn to find funders for your nonprofit with the Foundation Center’s comprehensive funding research tool, Foundation Directory Online. Space is limited. Registration required-- contact Cathey Moffatt-Bush or Robbie McGaughran at 410-535-0291. Please register. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862 • Brain Games: Mahjong, 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 21 • 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 • Books & Toys.

Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 10 to 11 a.m.

Nature’s Girl by Carl Hiaasen. Moms, Dads, caregivers and your tots! Book club for adults, playtime for kids! 410-326-5289 • Calvert Eats Local Potluck-Buy Local Challenge Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Bragging rights to those who bring the dishes with the lowest # of “food miles.” Eats Local members are invited to bring a friend plus your plate, utensils, cup and napkin for a truly green experience! 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862

Tuesday, July 22 • Summer Fun: Magpie: Icthyomusicology Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch at the Northeast Community Center, 4075 Gordon Stinnett Avnue, Chesapeake Beach – 10 to 11 a.m.

A wonderful collection of songs and stories about the fish, the whales, the dolphins, the crabs, and all the other creatures that depend on water for their life. 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 • Game on @ Calvert Library!

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

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

A wonderful collection of songs and stories about the fish, the whales, the dolphins, the crabs, and all the other creatures that depend on water for their life. 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 23 • Summer Fun: Magpie: Icthyomusicology Calvert Library Southern Branch at Patuxent Elementary School, 35 Appeal Lane, Lusby – 10 to 11 a.m.

A wonderful collection of songs and stories about the fish, the whales, the dolphins, the crabs, and all the other creatures that depend on water for their life. 410-326-5289 • Children’s Makers Space Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 1 to 2 p.m.

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

A wonderful collection of songs and sto-

ries about the fish, the whales, the dolphins, the crabs, and all the other creatures that depend on water for their life. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862 • 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 Read 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 required. 410-326-5289 • Summer Fun: Magpie: Icthyomusicology Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 7 to 8 p.m.

A wonderful collection of songs and stories about the fish, the whales, the dolphins, the crabs, and all the other creatures that depend on water for their life. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862 • Song Circle/Jam Session Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 7 to 8:30 p.m.

7-12 singer-musicians trade songs, taking turns in choosing and leading a group of musicians. It’s a sing-along with space for learning from each other and trying new things. A range of playing abilities and experience can be expected. Public is welcome.

410-326-5289

Thursday, July 24 • 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 • JobSource Mobile Career Center Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 1 to 3 p.m.

Stop by to get job counseling, resume help, search for jobs and get connected with Southern Maryland JobSource. This 38’ mobile center features 11 computer workstations, smart board instructional technology, satellite internet access, exterior audio visual and broadcasting capabilities; state of the art workforce applications and connectivity for wireless mobile device access. 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

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 $160.00. Ages 12 and above. For more information, contact Cox Art Center at (410) 535-0014 or visit their website at http://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 Salisbury university, is the 2014 Artist-InResidence 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

Thursday, July 17 BINGO: American Legion La Plata Harry White Wilmer American Legion Post 82 (6330 Crain Highway, La Plata) - 7 to 9:30 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m.

Do you enjoy a good game of bingo? Come and join the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 82 for a smoke-free bingo Thursdays with early birds beginning at 7 p.m. For more information contact the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 82 at (301) 9348221 or email them at commander@alpost82.org.

Sketch Journals & Small Works Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center (13480 Dowell Road, Solomons) –10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Class also takes place on July 17. Member cost is $140 and nonmember cost is $150. Optional materials fee of $15 is due to instructor at class. Take your simple sketches to the next level as we develop new sketching and journaling skills in this fun and fast-moving class. We will hone in on our subjects and learn tips to sketch and paint with watercolor on small surfaces. Optional materials fee allows you to use the instructor’s supplies. Materials list will be provided at registration for those who wish to use their own materials. Registration required. Call 410-

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Friday, July 18 Thompson Square Concert Calvert Marine Museum (14200 Solomons Island Rd, Solomons) - 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.

Thompson Square, two-time ACM “Country Duo” of the year, will be performing their greatest hits “Are You Gonna Kiss Me or Not,” “Everything I Shouldn’t be Thinking About,” “Glass” and much more! Tickets are $38 and $48 and can be purchased at www.calvertmarinemuseum.com or by calling 1-800-787-9454. The show begins at 7:30 p.m. with Sam Grow and Clark Mandson also performing. The museum closes at 3 p.m.

100 Percent Me Drugfree!

Northeast Community Center (4075 Gordon Stinnett Ave, Chesapeake Beach) - 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Join Senator Mike Miller, Delegate Mark Fisher, Calvert County Commissioners, Calvert County Board of Education members and more! This event is a forum focused on drugs in our county and how we can help prevent our kids from even starting. Other speakers include current addicts, former addicts, parents who have lost their children to drugs, addiction experts and more. Floor will be open for questions at the end! Light snacks along with door prizes will be available! Visit www.ci.north-beach.md.us/Pages/ NorthBeachMD_News/ for more information.

Saturday, July 19 Christmas in July St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church (44078 St. Andrews Church Rd. California) - 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Lend a helping hand and give Christmas a good head start! There will be “All things Christmas” that will jump start everyone’s holidays! For more information call 301-862-2247 or visit their website standrewsleonardtown.org.

CABS (Companions and Buddies Singles) Celebration Solomons Hilton Garden Inn (13100 Dowell Rd, Lusby) – 6 p.m.

The club is celebrating its 20th anniversary. The cost is $35 for members and $40 for non-members.

The menu includes appetizers, prime rib, salmon, salad and more. Music is provided by Instant Party D.J. A cash bar is available. Tickets may be purchased from Katie VanRyswick at 240-538-8367. We are hoping to see current and previous club members at the party.

Traders Summer Luau Traders Seafood, Steak & Ale (8132 Bayside Road, Chesapeake Beach) – 1 to 5 p.m.

Hawaiian menu, drink specials, corn hole, DJ and more. Visit www.traders-eagle.com for more information.

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

Explore the fossils of Calvert Cliffs with a trained guide on a local beach near Calvert Cliffs!

Participants will also get a guided tour of the fossil hall. The cost is $20 per person and includes museum admission. Space is limited. Registration is required.

Children must be eight-years-old and accompanied by an adult. For more information, call 410-3262042, ext. 41.

Historic Sunset Supper Cruise Calvert Marine Museum (14200 Solomons Island Rd, Solomons) - 5 to 8 p.m.

Hop aboard the WM. B. Tennison and participate in a narrated cruise visiting the largest water based battle in Maryland’s history! A War of 1812 expert will also be aboard. A light supper is included. Participants are allowed to bring libations. Cost is $50 per person. Registration is required. Seating is limited! Call (410) 326-2042, ext. 41 for more information.

Play in Clay: Storyteller Dolls Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center (13480

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For ages 6 and up; children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Member cost is $35 for individuals and $60 for adult and child couples. Nonmember cost is $40 for individuals and $70 for adult and child couples. Join us as we explore the Pueblo tradition of Storyteller Dolls. Learn pinch and coil techniques as we create a figure of a storyteller and his/her captive audience. Let’s style ours after our own families, adding siblings, pets and more! Add unique textures and paint your storyteller with colorful underglazes. All projects will be ready to pick up 3 weeks after class. Registration required in advance.

Please call 410-326-4640 to register. For more information, visit www.annmariegarden.org.

Introduction to Painting with Pat Troiani Cox Art Center (32 Cox Road, Huntingtown) – 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.

July 19 and 20 Cost $109. For more information, contact Cox Art Center at (410) 535-0014 or visit their website at www.coxartcenter.com/home.

Local Benefit for Southern Maryland Family Southern Maryland Beer at Mully’s Brewery (141 Schooner Lane #15, Prince Frederick) - 12 to 6 p.m.

The public in invited to celebrate the life of Chris Turlington. Turlington was a well-loved Southern Maryland teacher who passed away suddenly due to a brain aneurism. His leaves his wife and two young children behind. At this event, the public is invited to enjoy a Special Release of a Mully’s and Scorpion Brewing collaboration: “Linestepper Ale,” brewed exclusively to benefit the Chris Turlington Fund. There will be food from Grizzly Mountain Grill, Chef Dan and Pop’s Pantry and craft beer from Southern Maryland Brewers. Mully’s Scorpion Brewing and Ruddy Duck will be available to purchase. There’s no cover charge. Drink local. For more information, visit the Scorpion Brewing Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ScorpionBrewing or call 703-307-2400.

Happy Anniversary to “The Wheel Clothing” The Wheel Clothing Store (4109 7th Street, North Beach) - 12 to 4 p.m.

Come and join the Wheel Clothing Store in celebrating their Three year anniversary! The wheel wants to celebrate their loyal customers and friends by offering special event sales, music from Trudytective and a V.I.P. appearance from Zena the zebra.

Stay local, shop local and enjoy some “Wheel” haberdasher hospitality.

Sunday July 20 Mother & Daughter Yoga Workshop Evolve Yoga and Wellness Studio (23415 Three Notch Road, #2004, California) - 1 to 2:30 p.m.

Stop in and enjoy the Mom and Daughter (ages 6-10) workshop! This workshop is designed to help create mutual respect, positive communication and trust through the practices of yoga. No experience needed. Personal mats are welcome, but mats are available for use. Spouted water bottles are allowed.

Cost is $20 for each mother and daughter pair. Registration is required. For more information, call the studio at (301) 862-1236 or sign up online under “workshops” www.EvolveYogaWellness.com.

Beaded Driftwood Sailboats Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center (13480 Dowell Road, Solomons) –10 a.m. to noon July 20, 21 Member cost is $40 and nonmember cost is $45.

All materials will be provided. Join us in the ArtLab as we create large beaded driftwood sailboats perfect for displaying on your porch or summer garden! Finished boats will range from 2-3’ wide. All materials provided--just grab an iced tea or lemonade and join us! Registration required in advance. Call 410-3264640 to register. For more information, visit www. annmariegarden.org.

Monday, July 21 Waldorf Jayces Quarter Auction Waldorf Jaycees Center (3090 Crain Highway, Waldorf) - 6 to 9 p.m.

Charity Quarter that will have many vendors

such as Partylite, MICHE, Perfectly Posh, Tupperware, Avon, Jerky Direct, Lia Sophia, Damsel in Defense, Longaberger, Tastefully Simple, Pampered Chef, Thirty One as well as others! Doors open at 6 p.m. and the event starts at 7 p.m. Advance tickets amy be bough prior to the 17th and will be $15.

Tickets at the door will cost $20. With a ticket comes two paddles to bid with, soda, a snack and a roll of quarters. Come and support the MS walk! For further information, contact sherrisuter@aol.com or (888)753-9329.

Imagination Station Charlotte Hall Library (37600 New Market Rd, Charlotte Hall) - 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Free event for ages 4 and up. Kids will have a fun time exploring, creating and participating in hands-on experiences with craft supplies provided.

Artwork created by the children will also be taken home! All they need to bring is their imaginations!

For more information, call (3014) 481-2211 or visit www.stmalib.org.

Glass Mosaic Workshop with Signe Wilkinson Cox Art Center (32 Cox Road, Huntingtown) - 1 to 3 p.m.

July 21,28 Cost $60. For kids and youth ages 8 and above.

Tuesday, July 22 Zumba Gold/Toning Mt. Hope Community Center (104 Pushaw Station Rd, Sunderland) - 7 to 8 p.m.

Enjoy a exercise in disguise! All fitness levels and skills are welcome. This is a group of ladies that meet twice a week for an hour of dancing, fitness and toning! The first class is free! For more information, email Zumbabonnie@comcast.net.

Wednesday, July 23 Kickboxing Kombat The Chesapeake Ranch Estates Clubhouse (500 Clubhouse Drive, Lusby) - 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Kickboxing Kombat is a 55 minute mixed martial arts and kickboxing inspired cardio workout!

Interval bases, alternating between lower and hight cardiovascular intensities throughout the workout.

Workout is fun and fierce with choreographed routines set to fun and motivational music! Exercise mat is needed. Class includes an upper body and abs/core track. There’s a $5 donation per class. Drop in. No contracts. Class lead by Joyce Weaver, certified group fitness instructor and licensed Zumba(R) instructor. For more information, call 301-997-5219 or visit their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ dancewithjoyce.

Thursday July 24 “The Happiest of All Showboat Stories”: The James Adams Floating Theatre Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum: JPPM’S Maryland Archaeological Conservation Lab (10515 Mackall Rd, St Leonard) - 7 p.m Come to Jefferson Patterson Park and learn all about the James Adams Floating Theatre! The James Adams Floating Theatre operated along the Chesapeake Bay between 1914 and 1941. Have the opportunity to hear Patricia Samford discuss the history of the theatre! Interestingly enough, the theatre was perhaps best known as the inspiration for Edna Ferber’s 1926 novel Showboat! The lecture is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.

This lecture is sponsored in part by the Friends of JPPM and by the MARPAT Foundation in memory of Thomas W. Richards. For more information, call 410-586-8501 or visit www.jefpat.org.

Little Minnows Calvert Marine Museum (14200 Solomons Island Rd, Solomons) - 10 to 11 a.m.

Slip Slide and away! Where do Otters Play.

Children ages three to five are welcome to attend.

Space is limited. Registration is recommended. Cost is $4 for members and $5 for non-members. For more information, call (410) 326-2042, ext. 41.

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Last Week’s Puzzle Solutions

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