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By Emily Charles Contributing Writer Bridges can be built and burned, and on occasion, the same can be said for Navy piers. The retired Pier 360 at Naval Air Station Patuxent River has been scheduled for demolition after catching fire in 2009, said Naval Air Station Patuxent River Public Affairs spokesperson Connie Hempel.

The cause of the blaze that engulfed the pier, built in 1943, is uncertain, and was never clarified in any reports made about the event, said Hempel.

“The fire caused the structural support of the pier to deteriorate. Pier 360 is unsafe and unusable due to instability of the support structures and a lack of safe access to the entire length of the pier,” according to www.navy.mil.

It’s been five years since Pier 360 burned, and the demolition process began only on June 26 of this year, according to the website.

“The April 2009 fire burned the pier beyond repair. Since then, the Public Works department at NAS Patuxent River had worked to obtain the necessary funding to demo the pier. Funding for such projects comes from the Demolition Program, a competitive program where-

by all public works departments within Naval Facilities Command compete for limited demolition funds,” Hempel said.

The project is scheduled to be completed by November, and while in progress, will bring barges, divers, boats, cranes and barge-mounted cranes to Pier 360, which “has had many uses, including docking the former East German Tarantul I Class Missile Corvette Hiddensee and USS Hugo NS-8201, until the fire in April 2009,” Hempel said.

The construction equipment brought to the Patuxent River during the process of the pier’s demolition will have a “minimal affect” on the surround community, Hempel said.

“So far, there have been no significant, if any, impacts.

The project has had no impact to Morale, Welfare and Recreation operations at Solomons,” Hempel said.

The majority of Pier 360, which can be seen from the Thomas Johnson Bridge, has already been removed.

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The general election is less than 100 days away and campaigns are kicking into high gear. The Democratic Central Committee took time to thank the volunteers working on campaigns and give the local Democratic Candidates a chance to talk about their plans for the future.

The Calvert County Democratic Central Committee held the semi- annual volunteer appreciation picnic at King’s Landing Park in Huntingtown. They hold the picnic during every presidential and gubernatorial election cycle.

During the picnic, numerous state and local can- Margaret Phipps adresses volunteers and candidates. didates were given a chance to address the crowd. Attendees included Lt. Governor Anthony Brown (a current candidate for governor), Senator Thomas V. Mike Miller, Congressman Steny Hoyer, Comptroller Peter Franchot and Attorney General candidate Brian Frosh.

During his time at the microphone, Franchot took a moment to recognize Registrar of Wills Margaret Phipps for her work with the state and presented her with the comptroller’s gold medal.

Hoyer commended all the candidates, saying that running for an office is important, win or lose.

“Everybody’s better for having run,” he said.

Sue Kullen, Michael A. Jackson and Len Zuza The three democratic candidates for a seat in the ning for the District 29C seat.

House of Delegates, Sue Kullen, Michael Jackson and Len Zuza, Board of County Commissioners candidates Joyce Baki and had a chance to talk about their campaigns and goals for the future. Kelley McConkey both spoke about their goals to strengthen the “We need every single vote to get us across the finishing business and tax base in the county. line,” Kullen said. She and her team have been running a door For more information about upcoming Democratic events, knocking campaign since Fall 2013. Kullen is running against in- visit www.calvertdemocrats.com. cumbent Mark Fisher (R) to take back the District 27C seat.

Jackson is running for the District 27B seat and Zuza is run- sarahmiller@countytimes.net

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By Madeleine Buckley Contributing Writer “I want to make movies.”

This eighth grade student’s request led film enthusiast Bill Stea to discover a need for film appreciation and education in the community which, in turn, motivated him to begin the Southern Maryland Film Society.

“I said ‘Sure, let's go ahead and make a movie with the class,’ and we decided to do it for graduation,” Stea said.

“After they graduated and moved on, the next eighth grade class came in and said ‘Well we're going to make a movie too, right?’ And that's what really got the ball rolling.”

Stea then started a film club at that same middle school.

He recognized that some of the student films were “really, really good,” and tried to enter them into the Charles County Fair.

“But I found out that there's no category in the Charles County Fair for film,” Stea said. “So I looked into the Charles County Film Festival but found that they hadn't done that in years. So I said ‘Well, we should do something about that.’”

He originally planned to create the society for Charles County, but eventually expanded to include St. Mary’s and Calvert counties as well. Stea’s main goal for the group is to put on a film festival.

“I really started with the purpose of giving people in the tri-county area a place to show their films,” Stea said.

“A lot of people today have the technology and the means to make films, because everybody's got a camera on their phone and a camcorder, iMovie or something. They have the tools, but not the drive or the audience to show a movie. So I thought it would be great if they could have a live audience.”

However, Stea has other missions for the society as well. One of these is to get film recognized as an art form.

“I have looked at the art societies in all three [counties] and none of them talk much about film,” Stea said. “And I think there is a void there that needs to be filled. I want to recognize and support filmmakers in Southern Maryland as well as locally produced film projects.”

In fact, Hollywood used to use this area to make some films.

“Part of “In the Line of Fire,” for example, was filmed in Calvert County,” he said. “I think if we can bring more down here, not only is it interesting to have, but it also stimulates the local economy.”

Additionally, Stea hopes the society will eventually serve as an educational and networking resource for film makers.

“Let's say we have somebody who is really good at cinematography, and there's a director who needs that person,” Stea said. “Or if we need a really good story, I can connect some screenwriters to them. Or people who want to look for films to be in as extras or something. We want to make ourselves kind of a centralized resource for that as well.”

According to Stea, the group is currently a “trickle of people here and there” who are interested in partaking.

However, he is looking for committed members to help shape the society in order to reach these goals.

“They do not need to have any film experience,” Stea said. “It would be helpful if they had experience in things like starting a nonprofit organization or maybe marketing, but really I just want to see people who have the same in-

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In the end, Stea is just excited to be sharing his love of film.

“I just think it's really neat to see that just a little seed that you may have planted can actually blossom into something else and another person has become passionate over that art form.”

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The group hopes to be putting together the film festival for next summer. Information will be posted throughout the community. news@countytimes.net

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By Madeleine Buckley Contributing Writer Walking down the North Beach boardwalk on any given afternoon, you will pass galleries, antique shops, bakeries and more.

But tucked in there is a store called Old Town Candy, a small shop that takes customers through a journey of candies from the past.

The store, which opened in 2001, carries over 900 types of candy. The owner, John Skelly, opened the store as a “pre-retirePhotos by Madeleine Buckley ment project.”

“You can’t work your whole Simon Kapoor looks at some of the candy. Behind, there is a life and then just stop,” Skelly said. wall of candy you can pay for by the pound.

“So that’s kind of how it got started.

I don’t know how we even came up with candy, except that I always had a candy dish on my desk for years and years, and I thought it would be kind of a fun business to do.”

The store’s main attraction is the old candy that Skelly keeps in stock. He deals with four manufacturers and six wholesalers to get all of the candy he sells. Primarily, he gets candy from his childhood, as well as what customers suggest.

“Unfortunately, there are things they ask for that I know are not around anymore,” Skelly said.

“But that’s my little niche – having Couple Montez and Ed Teale, of Alexandria, Va., pick out their the stuff that you just don’t find. Be- candy on their visit to North Beach. “We come down all the cause, for me, having a Hershey bar time,” Montez said. “For the candy first, and then to the beach.” is just stupid because you can find those anywhere.” the icing.”

Some customers, such as Chris Direnzo, Cassidy Mayo, a customer like Skelly deassociate the candies with old memories. scribed, is from the Annapolis area and was in “I haven’t seen [Nik-L-Nips] since I was town with a friend when she was shown the a child,” Direnzo said. “I haven’t seen them store. since I used to go to the baseball games and I “They have this one candy that I always was eight or nine years old.” look for, Shockers, and I was really excited Other customers come to the store to see to find it because it’s basically nowhere. So I Skelly’s PEZ dispenser collection. Over 600 found it and stocked up,” Mayo said. “There is dispensers are displayed along the top of the such a variety and it’s really cool, with a homewall, and that is only half of the collection. town feel.”

“My son, in his infinite wisdom, said Customers are not the only ones who ‘Well, why don’t you collect [PEZ]? You sell travel to the store. One employee, Betty Gregthem,’ so there was this ‘ah ha’ moment and ory, lives out of the county and commutes to I started collecting,” Skelly said. “And I actu- the store. ally have people who bring people in just to “I was just out for a walk in North Beach see the PEZ collection.” and [Skelly] was sitting on the porch, so I In fact, when Skelly recently took down asked if he was looking for any help,” Gregory his collection to paint the store, some custom- said. “When I first applied, he said ‘Don’t you ers became concerned. live too far to be coming down here?’ And I “We’ve taken them down and now there said ‘No, not really. I come down here to walk are people who come in and say ‘What hap- all the time. But I enjoy the people, and I enjoy pened to the PEZ? You’re not closing, are the dogs, and it’s just really nice.” you?’” Skelly said.

Now, after nearly 13 years of selling canWhile customers bring friends to look at dy, Skelly claims that his favorite part of the the PEZ collection, they also bring them to see job is just “getting to be a kid.” the store as a whole. According to Skelly, this “I always say that everyone who comes is where many of his customers come from. in there is a kid, and there’s just different “I always kid that I’m a tour stop, because heights,” Skelly said. “I think everybody people are like ‘Oh, you have to see this can- should take an hour a week out of their life to dy.’ We’ve had people in there from Alaska, to act like a kid. You know, it does wonders for Hawaii and all over, because they were taken your personality.” there by friends who live in the area or have been there,” Skelly said. “The locals certainly news@countytimes.net are my bread-and-butter, and the tourists are

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Progress on the new Stoney’s location has been paused by a stop work order for “un-permitted renovations in a critical area.”

Construction was ongoing at the new location when the Department of Land Use and Growth Management (LUGM) was alerted by the local health department that work was being done without permits, according to LUGM Inspection and Compliance Inspector George Thompson.

The stop work order was issued on Friday, July 18.

According to Stoney’s owner Jeannie CousineauStone, the work being done was putting new siding up on the building. Normally, the permits already acquired for work on the old Clarke’s Landing Restaurant would have covered installing new siding.

Cousineau-Stone said. Because the location is right on the water it is in a critical area, which meant a separate permit was required, she said.

Applications for the necessary permits were filed on Tuesday, July 22, according to LUGM Permits Coordinator Harry Knight.

Obtaining the permits should help resolve the stop work order, he said. Cousineau-Stone anticipates having the necessary additional permits by the end of the month.

The permits are still under review at the health department, flood plan and building code and fire marshal. This is not unusual, Knight said, adding that it generally takes two or three weeks for a review.

Because the Clarke’s Landing restaurant and pier are in a critical area, the critical area review staff will have to approve the site plan and permits, Thompson said.

Knight is optimistic about the future Stoney’s location.

“I don’t see why it wouldn’t be approved,” Knight said. “They seem expert at running restaurants.”

The plans submitted show extensive renovations both inside and outside, Knight said.

Former tenants who sought to take over the old Clarke’s Landing location didn’t put as much effort into renovating the building, he said.

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There are four existing Stoney’s locations – Solomons Pier, Kingfishers, Broomes Island and Prince Frederick. The one on Clarke’s Landing Road would make the fifth location.

The new location will be the first in St. Mary’s County.

According to the Stoney’s website, “For over 20 years Stoney’s has been serving award winning crab cakes in Calvert County…We have since grown to a family of three restaurants and continue to serve the best that the Washington D.C. area has to offer. Our menus do not stop with crab cakes but also offer a variety of steaks, seafoods, appetizers, and salads. Each location offers stunning views of the Chesapeake Bay and whether you are looking for an upscale dinner or a casual happy hour, you will find that Stoney’s is the place to go.”

Cousineau-Stone looks forward to opening the new location. It is perfect for their first St. Mary’s venture, she said. The menu is still in development, but it will mix Stoney’s standards with new offerings, she said. One menu addition will be deviled crab. CousineauStone anticipates opening the new location shortly after Labor Day. For more information, visit www.stmarysmd.com or www.stoneysseafoodhouse. com. sarahmiller@countytimes.net

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Maryland State Police Blotter The following information is compiled directly from publicly released police reports.

Carrying Concealed Weapon & CDS: On July 22 7:22 p.m., Trooper First Class Costello stopped a vehicle at Clubhouse Dr. and Rousby Hall Rd. in Lusby for a traffic violation. A strong odor of marijuana was emitting from inside the vehicle. A set of wooden nunchaku were observed concealed between the driver and passenger seats.

George L. Gerlach, 27 of St. Leonard, was charged for concealing a dangerous weapon and marijuana charges. He was incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.

Theft: On July 23 at 7:22 p.m., Trooper First Class Follin responded to the 6500 block of 9th St. in Chesapeake Beach for a reported theft. The victim reported a wallet with cash, gift cards, credit cards and other personal documents had been stolen. Charges are pending for Thomas L. Jones, Jr. 43 of Prince Frederick.

DUI & Xanax: On July 24 at 2:09 a.m., Trooper First Class Wiesemann stopped a vehicle on HG Trueman Rd. west of Rousby Hall Rd. in Lusby for traffic violations. Bridgette F. Hayden, 47 of Lusby, was arrested for driving under the influence. A MILES/NCIC check revealed Ms. Hayden was driving on a suspended/revoked license. A search revealed Xanax in her possession which she could not provide a prescription for. Hayden was incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.

Theft from Vehicle: On July 15 at 6:37 p.m., Trooper First Class Wiesemann responded to the 12400 block of Coyote Court in Lusby for a report of a theft. The victim reported that the rear Maryland registration plate 2AV4992 was missing along with the mount for the plate. The missing plate has been entered into METERS/NCIC. Investigation continues.

Destruction of Property: On July 25 at 6:19 p.m., Trooper First Class Oles responded to the 3100 block of North Avenue in Port Republic for a domestic dispute in progress. During the course of the dispute, Terrell J. Russell, 28 of Port Republic, kicked the rear panel of the victim’s vehicle causing a large

dent. Charges are pending for Russell for Second Degree Assault and Malicious Destruction of Property.

Possession of Marijuana: On July 26 at 3:44 a.m., Corporal West stopped a vehicle on Plum Point Rd. near Wild Flower Lane in Huntingtown for traffic violations. The odor of marijuana was emitting from inside the vehicle.

A probable cause search revealed suspected marijuana and drug paraphernalia. The driver, Zachary M. Kuderski, 19, and the passenger, Alaina C. Hinds, 19, both having fraudulent identification documents were arrested and transported to the MSP Barrack in Prince Frederick for processing.

Possession of Marijuana: On July 26 at 3:47 a.m., Trooper First Class Costello stopped a vehicle on Rt. 4 in St. Leonard for traffic violations. The distinct odor of burnt marijuana was emitting from inside the vehicle. Mark C. Felder, a passenger in the vehicle, advised he had tossed some marijuana out of the window prior to the stop. The partially burnt hand rolled cigarette containing suspected marijuana was located on the ground. Felder was arrested and transported to the MSP Barrack in Prince Frederick for processing.

Three Stolen Dirt Bikes: On July 26 at 10:48 a.m., Trooper First Class Saucerman responded to the 13600 block of Dowell Rd. in Solomons in reference to the theft of three dirt bikes. The victim reported that three Yamaha blue and white Dirt Bikes had been stolen from a motor home trailer. The dirt bikes have been entered into METER/ NCIC. Investigation continues.

Fugitive Warrant: On July 27 at 1:44 a.m., Master Trooper Gill responded to the 200 block of Lore Rd. in Solomons for an intoxicated subject that was threatening people. Joshua R. Albert, 34 of Spotsylvania, VA, was located. A check through NCIC revealed Albert had an active felony warrant through Stafford County and Spotsylvania County in Virginia. Albert was arrested and transported to the Calvert County Detention Center for processing.

Calvert County Crime Solvers’ Case of the Week Calvert County Crime Solvers and the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the person(s) responsible for the recent rash of property destruction in the county that occurred between July 22 and 23. Two mailboxes, one on Parkers Creek Road and the other on Sharpes Court, were both knocked off their posts. A house, fence and street signs were spray painted on Parkers Creek Road and Wash Hance Road in Port Republic.

Another mailbox, this one at a home on Mattapany Road in St. Leonard, was also damaged and knocked off the post. Two additional mailboxes were knocked from their posts on Fireberry Court in Prince Frederick.

Citizens with information on this crime or any criminal activity in Calvert County who wish to report it anonymously can now access the Calvert County Crime Solvers link at www.CalvertCountySheriff.us or by calling 410-535-2880.

If the information leads to an arrest and conviction, the caller may be eligible for a cash reward up to $1,000.

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Sheriff’s Blotter

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

During the week of July 14 through July 20 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,427 calls for service throughout the community.

Citizens with information on the following crimes or any criminal activity in Calvert County who wish to report it anonymously can now access the Calvert County Crime Solvers link through the Sheriff’s Office website.

Go to http://www.co.cal.md.us/residents/safety/law/sheriff/ and click on the Crime Solvers link to leave an anonymous tip on-line. Information leading to the arrest and conviction of a suspect could result in a $1,000 reward.

On July 22 at 3:30 p.m. the security officer at Calvert Memorial Hospital advised DFC A. Clas that a patient recently discharged from the emergency room appeared to have stolen computer equipment from Friend the room he was treated in.

Prior to his release, a nurse had caught him trying to disconnect a computer in the room.

Security video showed the male suspect leaving the hospital with a blue backpack.

An attempt to locate the suspect was unsuccessful. A short time later, Clas responded to Bayside Chevrolet in Prince Frederick for a report that a male subject was on the scene being disorderly with employees and trying to sell customers items he had inside a blue backpack. Clas made contact with the subject and he was identified as Andre Eugene Friend, 35 of Dundalk. A search of the bag revealed the items previously reported as stolen from the hospital. The stolen items totaled $4,600. Friend was charged with theft over $1,000.

Disorderly Case #14-41240: DFC P. Mosely arrested Erik R. Crouse, 34 of Prince Frederick, on July 22 at 7:11 p.m. for being intoxicated and Crouse standing in the roadway at 9th Street and Erie Avenue in North Beach.

Mosely had previously driven Crouse home from the North Beach Firehouse when he was leaning against a rail and appeared to be intoxicated. Later, Mosely was called to the Fast Stop in North Beach for the report of a male walking in and out of traffic. Again, Mosely drove Crouse to an address on 9 th Street and told him to go home. After the third call, and Crouse still appearing to be heavily intoxicated and endangering himself and citizens driving on the road, he was taken into custody. Crouse was charged with disorderly conduct and drinking alcoholic beverages in a retail area.

Destruction of Property Case #14-41295 & 41301: Someone spray painted house siding, a fence and two road signs on Parkers Creek Road and Wash Hance Road in Port Republic on July 23. DFC J. Hardesty is investigating.

Theft Case #14-41390: Someone stole a portable basketball hoop from the driveway of a home on H Street in Chesapeake Beach sometime between 7:30 a.m. and noon on July 23. The hoop had a black base and glow in the dark net. DFC S. Mitchell is investigating.

Theft Case #14-41740: Two stop signs and poles were stolen from Dusk Drive and Seagull Beach Road in Prince Frederick overnight between July

24 and 25. DFC P. Wood is continuing the investigation.

Disorderly Conduct Case #14-41823: On July 25 at 6:43 p.m.

DFC S. Morder responded to the Bank of America in Prince Frederick for the report of a suspicious vehicle.

A bank employee advised that a vehicle with two occupants had been parked in the Stewart lot for 1 ½ hours and employees were apprehensive about closing the bank and leaving. Morder approached the vehicle and asked the male in the driver’s seat for identification. The man, later identified as Charles Benjamin Stewart, 42 of New York, yelled profanities at the deputy and refused to provide identification. He was asked several times to stop using profane language but he would not. He was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct and failure to obey a lawful order.

Destruction of Property Case #14-41988: A homeowner noticed damage to a window screen on the back side of his home in the 6500 block of Long Beach Drive in St. Leonard on July 25. Dep. W. Durner responded and observed foot prints on top of the outside air conditioning unit that was directly beneath the screen. The homeowner advised no one had entered the home and nothing was taken. The investigation continues.

Theft Case #14-41997: A wallet was stolen from inside an unlocked locker at the William T. Hall Aquatic Center in Prince Frederick on July 26 at around 3:00 p.m. The thief then used the victim’s credit card to make purchases at a nearby store. DFC R. Kreps is investigating.

CDS Violation Case #14-42135: DFC P. Wood responded to the Super 8 Motel in Prince Frederick on July 27 at 9:50 for the report of patrons possibly smoking marijuana in their room. Wood found the three occupants of the room trying to quickly vacate the Betters premises. They were stopped and one of them, identified as Joshua Michael Betters, 25 of Los Angeles, CA, was found to be in possession of suspected drugs. Betters was charged with possession of marijuana and possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia; rolling papers.

Theft Case #14-42199: Someone stole a camera from a bag while the owner left it unguarded at the Water Park in Chesapeake Beach on July 27 between 3:00 and 4:00 p.m. The black Canon camera is valued at $350. DFC P. Aurich is investigating.

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“She was the largest craft afloat and the greatest of the works of men. In her construction and maintenance were employed every science, profession, and trade known to civilization . . .”

So begins Morgan Robertson’s 1898 novel Futility (also known as Wreck of the Titan) The son of a Great Lakes captain, the one-time cabin boy lived his entire life in his illustrious father’s shadow. At the time of his death in 1915, he had little more to show for his years on earth than a world-class collection of rejection letters from book publishers and a patent which never sold Taken at face value, Robertson’s Futility is a powerful argument for precognition – the believe that some can foresee future events – and paranormal believers have touted Robertson’s manuscript as one of the most extraordinary examples of precognition on record. But is it really?

They cite the amazing similarities between Robertson’s Titan and the Titanic. The mythical Titan was 880 feet in length and displaced 75,000 tons.

Titanic was 882 feet from stem to stern, and displaced 63,000 tons. Robertson writes of the Titan: “The 92 doors of watertight compartments could be closed in half a minute by turning a lever,” making the ship “virtually unsinkable.” Ominously, Morgan writes that his ship carried only the bare number of lifeboats “the law required.” (Board of Trade requirements were later changed in the aftermath of the Titanic disaster to mandate space for every passenger aboard).

The hero of Futility, John Rowald, is a former U.S. Navy sailor who has become an embittered alcoholic.

In keeping with the morays of the day, Rowland redeems himself through a series of highly improbable, melodramatic events following the sinking,

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eventually becoming a respected member of society.

The Titan runs afoul of an iceberg during the month of April – just like Titanic — and sustains damage on her starboard side, like Titanic. Only after the fact does the chronic shortage of lifeboats become apparent.

Robertson was an avid reader of Shipbuilder magazine. He knew the ships of the future would have compartments to limit flooding. Icebergs be of most concern during the month of April when the ice flows melt and are carried south by the Labrador currents.

For all the similarities between the two ships, there are differences.

Robertson’s ship was a hybrid steam and mast vessel. Titanic was a pure coal burner without a sail.

The Titan capsized after striking the iceberg and sank on her beam end. Recent evidence suggests Titanic broke in half before nose-diving to the bottom. Titanic’s deadly encounter with the growler went all but unnoticed by some passengers – likened by survivor Eva Hart to a “train, pulling into a station.” Soccer matches were planned for the following day with chunks of ice which had fallen on the forecastle deck – a far cry from the crashing impact described in Robertson’s book.

While it is possible that some may have possess a heightened sense of perception, Robertson’s story is best seen as a cautionary tale unheeded, an ominous warning, an appeal to common sense – but not a case for the supernatural.

Edward C. Davenport, Drum Point Edward C. Davenport is the author of Eleven Minutes; The sabotage of Flight 629 (Available from Salt Water Media, Berlin Md)

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Open Letter to the Calvert County Commissioners: Regarding the recent presentation by the Chamber of Commerce concerning the possible closing of the Fairview Visitors Center, here is some history for your perusal.

Some years ago as a member of the Board of County Commissioners, we engaged in a rigorous discussion concerning the importance of establishing a Visitors Center at the North end of Calvert County.

With a contingency from Solomons striving to sway all the funding to their area, we literally fought to make it clear, that Calvert County has many, many stores, historic sites, boating activities, hotels, restaurants and children’s activities throughout the county—starting at the north entrances to our lovely county.

Nothing has changed over the years, except that more sites have been added. And while I am pleased and proud that Solomons is a wonderful location for activities of watermen, history and culinary delight admitting that I spend a lot of time there, the entire county is an oasis of enjoyment and needs to be promoted in a fair and equal manner.

If, as was argued, the egress and access for Fairview is difficult, it has served well for many years, and if needed, we have a large and easily accessed Dunkirk Park to consider. Perhaps the location of a small building could serve as a stopping place and information center for the weary traveler. There is a stop light, toilet facilities and a snack bar for a quick break on the road trip located at this park.

The need for Tourism—your easy dollar—is crucial at this time.

What happened to the “Welcome to Calvert County” feeling? Surely you can find a way to ‘sell’ ALL Calvert County’s wonderful assets including the Northern end, and still be fair to ALL our great businesses and attributes! I believe it is imperative that the Chamber of Commerce INCLUDE ALL of Calvert County as they prepare any contract for Information Centers.

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Submissions must be delivered by 4 p.m. on the Monday prior to our Thursday publication to ensure placement for that week. After that deadline, the Calvert Gazette will make every attempt possible to publish late content, but cannot guarantee so. Letters may be condensed/edited for clarity, although care is taken to preserve the core of the writer’s argument. Copyright in material submitted to the newspaper and accepted for publication remains with the author, but the Calvert Gazette and its licensees may freely reproduce it in print, electronic or other forms. We are unable to acknowledge receipt of letters. The Calvert Gazette cannot guarantee that every letter or photo(s) submitted will be published, due to time or space constraints.

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School Community Bands Together to Buy Tree

By Sarah Miller Staff Writer The Noah’s Arc Learning Center community is rallying to replace a tree on the property tat was recently removed.

The 100-year-old silver maple tree had an infestation of carpenter ants. They nursed it for years and, on any other property, would have continued doing so, said Noah’s Arc Director Toni Healy. Because the tree was on a day care property it had to be taken down.

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“It’s like the giving tree,” Healy said.

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new tree will be a mature maple, Healy said, and will cost approximately $3,000.

The first fundraiser was a yard sale at Noah’s Arc on July 26. There are plans for a paint and wine event and additional fundraisers.

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The Calvert Gazette

Thursday, July 31, 2014

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Calvert Cliffs May Come Under Increased Nrc Scrutiny

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Regulators with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) say that the operation of the two nuclear reactors at Calvert Cliffs is robust and reliable but some of the latest statistics regarding unplanned shutdowns of one or both of the reactors since the beginning of the year have put the plant in Lusby close to the threshold for greater government oversight.

NRC officials say they are compiling data now for the second quarter of the year to see if the plant qualifies for additional oversight in the aftermath of an unscheduled power reduction of the plant last week due to a leak in the reactor’s coolant system.

NRC spokesman Neil Sheehan said the incident of July 24 that led to Unit 1 being brought to just 10 percent of its power output would not count as a full shutdown but would still be considered in the calculations for future oversight.

“It doesn’t represent a shutdown, but it is an unplanned power change,” Sheehan said. “We’re going to keep a close watch on it.”

Sheehan said that unplanned shutdown statistics for the first three months of the year show that Unit one had just .9 unplanned events but Unit 2 had a total of 2.5 events in a 7,000 hour operating period.

If a reactor has more than three that triggers oversight by the federal government, Sheehan said.

“Unit 2 was in a more precarious position than Unit 1,” Sheehan said of the first three months of operations this year. “If you have more than three you’ll get a visit from the NRC. “They were fairly close to tripping that threshold.”

Following the most recent incident the reactor is back to operating at full capacity since repair crews entered the containment area to repair the coolant leak.

The coolant is essentially water that is used to cool the reaction of the radioactive fuel; Sheehan said that the coolant water was “slightly radioactive.”

Kory Raftery, spokesman for Exelon, the owners of the Calvert Cliffs plant, said that despite fairly regular reports

of shutdowns or power reductions at the plant the operations there had a capacity factor of 90 percent, meaning it was inoperative only 10 percent of the time.

“It was a small leak,” Raftery said. “The reactor was being cooled adequately… they were able to repair the leak.”

Raftery said the plant management takes proactive steps to ensure its continued safe operation and is proud of its safety and reliability record.

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“We’re very proud but we’re never satisfied,” Raftery said. “We’re constantly making investments in our equipment… to keep it state of the art.”

Some of the improvements made to the plant include new steam generators, turbine rotors and reactor heads as well as new remote monitoring equipment throughout the plant, Raftery said.

Also Exelon Corporation has invested millions of dollars in security equipment upgrades as well as back up equipment like portable pumps and fuel oil tankers to continue generating electrical power in the event of an emergency.

Back in January when the area was in the grip of a heavy winter storm, ice and snow contributed to an electrical fault that in turn contributed to the shutdown of both reactors.

A study of the problem showed that the ice and snow had gotten into a ventilation filter; Raftery said the plant management has since retrofitted those louvre filters to ensure ice and snow can no longer contribute to such a shutdown.

The January incident caused the NRC to send an inspection team to Calvert Cliffs to investigate why both reactors shutdown.

More recently one of the two reactors shut down because of a malfunction during testing of an electrical breaker — that incident occurred on May 1.

Calvert Cliffs has been operating since the mid-1970s; Unit 1 was commissioned in 1974 while Unit 2 was commissioned in 1976.

License renewal processes now ensure that they will be able to operate through 2034 and 2036 respectively, according to the NRC. The plant is now up for renewal of its license to store spent radioactive fuel in dry storage on its premises, Sheehan said. guyleonard@countytimes.net

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The Calvert Gazette runs complimentary obituaries as submitted by funeral homes and readers. We run them in the order we receive them. Any submissions that come to news@countytimes.net after noon on Mondays may run in the following week’s edition.

Gerald David Crider, 77 Gerald David Crider, 77 of Lexington Park, Md., passed away on July 20, at his residence.

Born June 29, 1937, in Strasburg, Va., he was the son of the late John Samuel Crider and Cora Bell (Nicholas) Crider. Gerald served in the U.S. Navy from July 1954 to May 1974, receiving numerous medals. After his retirement, Gerald worked as a Project Liaison Officer for the Civil Service. He retired from the Civil Service in 1999.

After his retirement, his daily routine consisted of having breakfast and visiting the Rod & Gun Club at the Patuxent River Naval Base where he was a long-standing member and where he held office. He was an avid sportsman, who particularly loved hunting and fishing. During hunting season he was busy setting up tree stands, blinds and baiting the deer.

He was also known at the club for his expertise at playing Acey-Ducey, a dice game. Gerald was very competitive and was always out to win and to be the best in whatever he undertook. When it was not hunting season, Gerald would play the card game of Pitch with family members. Other past times and interests of Gerald’s were music and dancing. He loved country music and dancing and after some of his favorite Southern Comfort and Coke, he became the life of the party. His favorite song was Seven Spanish Angels. To sum up Gerald’s life, he was a very sensitive, kind, thoughtful, fun-loving person who had many friends. Joining the U.S. Navy gave him direction and purpose, and made him the man he was. He was a caring and giving person and an asset to our world. We are all very proud of him. Gerald is survived by his wife, Charlotte L. (Chaney) Crider; his daughters, Melissa Robinson of Alexandria, Va., and Karen Edwards, of Manassas, Va.; his step-children, Susan Dresher, Joseph Butcher, Michelle Williams, Patricia Shroy, Brian Butcher, Cheryl Hartman and Paul Sheehan; and his grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other relatives and many friends. In addition to his parents, Gerald was preceded in death by his siblings, Virginia Frances Crabill, Mildred Louella Zeman, Josephine Mae Snavelle, John William Crider, Elizabeth Belle Crabill, Kathleen Anna Ogden, Charlotte Lee, Jean Abbott Manuel and Shirley Temple Manuel. Family received friends on Thursday, July 24, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Rausch Funeral Home, P. A., 20 American Lane, Lusby, Md. 20657. A funeral service was conducted

by Reverend Meredith Wilkins-Arnold on Friday, July 25, at 12:00 p.m. at the Rausch Funeral Home, Lusby, Md. Interment was followed in the Solomons United Methodist Church Cemetery, Solomons, Md. Serving as pallbearers was Jeff Bell, Joe Butcher, Walter Shroy, Michael Shroy, David Kreiner, Michael Kreiner and Chris Bell. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, Md. 20650 or the American Cancer Society, 1041 MD Route 3 North, Bldg. A, Gambrills, Md. 21054.

Patricia Ann Penn, “Patti,” 78 Patricia Ann Penn, “Patti,”78, of Lusby, passed away peacefully, on July 22, at her home surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with ALS. Patti was born on October 15, 1935, in Washington D.C. to the late Ernest Raymond and Marion B. Chase. In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her husband, Jimmy Penn, daughter, Vicki Hall, son Troy White, granddaughter, Melissa White, Grandson, Joey Hall, sister Lorraine Warder and her brother in law, Don Hoke. Patti and Jimmy owned and operated Patti’s Quick Shop on 231 in Barstow for 35 years before leasing it out to what was known as Dons General Store.

Patti had many interests, some of which included working with ceramics, going to yard sales, traveling, with Ocean City being one of her favorite jaunts, and taking cruises. She loved to travel the world. She went to Hawaii four times.

Patti loved her family and friends and her dog Molly.

She is survived by her son, Wilbert White, sister Jean Hoke, and her brother, Kenneth Chase. She is also survived by six grandchildren, Shaina Hall, Christine, Patricia, Chase, Veronica, and Christopher White, 12 great grandchildren, nephew David Hoke, and niece Susan Bahl.

The family received friends at the Rausch Funeral Home, 4405 Broomes Island Road, Port Republic, Md., on Friday July 25, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. where funeral services were held on Saturday July 26, at 11 a.m. Interment followed in Southern Memorial Gardens, Dunkirk, Md. Memorial contributions may be made to either Calvert Hospice or The Purple Heart. Condolences may be left on www.rauschfuneralhomes.com.

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Roy Christian, 63 Roy Christian of Huntingtown, formerly of Chesapeake Beach, passed away on Thursday, July 24, at the age of 63. He was born in Tennessee to Velma (King) and the late William Christian and was one of eight children. After graduating from high school, Roy worked at various odd jobs until he joined the Army.

After his discharge, Roy became a truck driver; a job he held until his passing. Roy was a man who enjoyed working, but he also found time to relax and loved to go crabbing. Roy is survived by his mother Velma Christian, children – Kimberly, Patricia and Angela Christian, Michael, Gary and Stacy Smith. He is also survived by siblings – Gary, Terri, James and William Christian, Sharon Herbert, numerous grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

He is predeceased by his father, a grandchild, Joseph Smith, siblings Sue and Tom Christian.

Funeral Services were held at Lee Funeral Home Calvert, P. A. Interment was at Chesapeake Highlands Memorial Gardens in Port Republic, Md.

Stephanie Lange, 65 Stephanie Lange, 65 of Lusby, formerly of Dundalk, passed away on July 23, in Baltimore City.

She was born on August 21, in Germany to the late Anna and Stefan Skwarek.

Stephanie married John Francis Lange, Sr. on April 27, 1968, in Baltimore, Md., and he preceded her in death on April 6, 2009. Stephanie moved from Germany to Baltimore, Md., in 1955. She graduated from Patterson High School in 1966 and went on to eventually become a Customer Service Representative with Lord Calvert Bowl. She enjoyed Wood Badge, Boy Scouts, Bowling, Bingo, Gardening, and Word Puzzles.

Stephanie is survived by her two sons, Edward Lange and his wife Rachel of San Antonio, TX, and John F. Lange, Jr. of Lusby, Md.; siblings, Ursula Gensler and her husband Bill of Dundalk, Md., Jerry Skwarek and his wife Mary of Abingdon, Md., and Alice Rauh of Edgewood, Md.; and one granddaughter, Lauren Lange.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and a brother, Marion Skwarek.

The family received friends on Saturday, July 26, from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Rausch Funeral Home, 20 American Lane, Lusby, Md., where a funeral service was offered at 2 p.m. with Deacon Jack Etzel officiating. Interment was private. Condolences to the family may be made at www.rauschfuneralhomes.com.

Thomas William Hudson, 71 Thomas William Hudson, age 71, of Tracy’s Landing, passed away July 28, at his residence. He was born July 26, 1943, in Washington, D.C. to Thomas Patrick and Mary Eloise (Wilson)Hudson.

Tommy was raised in D.C. and Silver Spring, and graduated from Archbishop John Carroll High School and attended

Montgomery College. He served in the United States Navy from July 29, 1966, until being discharged on July 11, 1968, and served in the Naval Reserve until January 13, 1971. Tommy was employed in the parts department for several automobile dealerships, mainly Pohanka Oldsmobile in Marlow Heights and retiring from Adams Jeep & Chrysler in Annapolis in 2003. Tommy was a member of St. Anthony’s Church in North Beach where he severed as an usher. He enjoyed collecting and restoring old radios and juke boxes. He was a good friend to many and was always willing to help with a problem or a project. Surviving is his sister Maureen A. Hudson of Tracy’s Landing, Md. Friends may call on Thursday, July 31, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., 8325 Mt. Harmony Lane, Owings, Md. A Mass of Christian Burial and celebration of Tommy’s life will be offered 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 1, at St. Anthony’s Church, North Beach. Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, 11:00 a.m.

August 6, 2014. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Anthony’s Church, P.O. Box 660, North Beach, Md. 20714 or Hospice of the Chesapeake.

To leave a condolence visit www.RauschFuneralHomes.com.

Debra Lee “Debbie” Dodson, 51 Debra Lee “Debbie” Dodson, 51 of Huntingtown, passed away on July 23, at Calvert Memorial Hospital. Born April 3, 1963, in Hyattsville, Md., she was the daughter of Berlon L. Cooper of Bowie, Md., and the late Peggy L. (Glascock) Cooper. Debbie graduated from Fairmont High School in 1981and attended Prince George’s Community College for one year. Debbie and Jim were married on September 27, 1986, at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Greenbelt, Md. They moved to Calvert County in 1999 from Cheltenham, Md. After thirty one years working as a computer programmer for the IRS, Debbie retired in February, 2011. She enjoyed watching baseball and football, traveling, going to the beach and Disney World and she loved her dogs. Debbie also enjoyed assisting Jim with running his business. Debbie is survived by her husband, James S. “Jim” Dodson; her children, Stephen J. Dodson and Ashley N. Dodson of Huntingtown, Md.; her father, Berlon Cooper of Bowie, Md.; and her sisters, Glenda C. Harmon of Hyattsville, Md., Kim C. Allor of Gambrills, Md. and Dawn C. Brown of Bowie, Md. Family received friends on Tuesday, July 29, from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. at the Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., 20 American Lane, Lusby, Md. 20657. A funeral service was conducted

by Pastor Dan Simmons on Wednesday, July 30, at 11:00 a.m. at Calvary Bible Church, Lusby, Md. Interment will follow in Chesapeake Highlands Memorial Gardens, Port Republic, Md. Memorial contributions may be made to the National Brain Tumor Society, 55 Chapel Street, Suite 200, Newton, Md. 02458 or the American Brain Tumor Association, 8550 West Bryn Mawr Avenue, Suite 550, Chicago, Il. 60631. For more information or to leave a condolence, please visit www.rauschfuneralhomes.com.

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SENIOR LIVING

Maryland Energy Assistance Program (MEAP) MEAP assists eligible individuals and families with a one-time-per-year grant to help pay heating and electric bills.

Grants are usually applied to accounts beginning in December. You must be income-eligible to apply. Appointments will be scheduled at each of the senior centers beginning in August. If eligible, please be prepared to provide the following for every person in the home: proof of all monthly income, a social security card, and a photo identification card. You will also need a current heating bill, electric bill, and lease (if renting).

For more information, call: Calvert Pines Senior Center, 410-535-4606 or 301-855-1170; North Beach Senior Center, 410-257-2549; or Southern Pines Senior Center, 410-586-2748.

Take a Trip to the National Zoo Enjoy a day at the National Zoo in Washington, DC, Monday, September 22. Pack a lunch or enjoy a meal at one of the cafes. You will be free to meander at your own pace.

Fee: $28, includes transportation, lunch is on your own.

Annual Crab Feasts The Annual Crab Feasts will be held at Calvert Pines, Friday, August 15, 12:45 p.m. and at Southern Pines, 1 p.m.

Fee is $25 per person, aged 50 and over. Pre-registration and payment are required by August 8. North Beach will hold a Crab Feast at Skippers Pier, August 22, 12:30 p.m. Price will be determined due to crab season. Pre-register by August 15.

Calvert Pines Senior Center (CPSC) An AARP Driver Safety Class is scheduled for Tuesday, August 12, 9:30 a.m. Fee is $15/members, $20/non-members.

Registration and payment are due by August 5.

A Basic Computer Skills class will be held Tuesdays, August 19 and 26, September 2 and 9, 10 – 11:30 a.m. This beginners class will focus on email and internet use. There are only five available slots per class. Contact the senior center to register.

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Moonlight Dance Fundraiser Highlights Group Home’s Success

By Rhonda M. Crawley RMGH Funds Development Officer On Friday, July 11, the evening was filled with the jazzy sounds of the Calvert Dance Band at the 2nd Annual Moonlight Dance on the Bay Fundraiser for Ruth’s Miracle Group Home. The Rod & Reel Restaurant in Chesapeake Beach was the scene of dancing and fun as local residents were recognized by Ruth’s Miracle Group Home Foundation (RMGH) Board of Directors. The event was emceed

by DC Fox 5 Television Morning News Anchor, Ms. Allison Seymour.

"I will forever be inspired by the strength, love and commitment that I felt at the Gala. With the help of Ruth's Miracle Group Home, under the direction of the dynamic Veronica Alston, I have no doubt that the residents will all have their own success stories," stated Ms. Seymour.

RMGH is an independent non-profit organization located in Southern Maryland that provides transitional housing for women who need a second chance for a new beginning. The participants included local residents, community, and business leaders who supported this fundraiser.

Kelly Chambers, President, United Way of Calvert County, Inc., stated "This was a fabulous event and won-

Calvert Dance Band

North Beach Senior Center (NBSC) Know the Warning Signs of Stroke at the Ask-For-TheNurse Talk, Tuesday, August 5, 11 a.m.

Bring your granddaughter to a Magical Fairy Party, Wednesday, August 13, 10:30 a.m. Fee is $5 each. Pre-registration is required by August 6.

Southern Pines Senior Center (SPSC) Cathy Zumbrun from the Calvert Resource Network will speak about what a Time Bank is and how it works, Thursday, August 7, 12:30 p.m.

Celebrate that all-American snack, S’mores, Friday, August 8, 12:30 p.m. Must pre-register.

EATING TOGETHER MENU Lunches are served to seniors aged 60-plus and their spouses through Title IIIC of the Older Americans Act. Suggested donation is $3. To make or cancel a reservation call: Calvert Pines Senior Center at 410-535-4606 or 301-8551170, North Beach Senior Center at 410-257-2549, or Southern Pines Senior Center at 410-586-2748.

Monday, August 4 Sloppy Joes, Potato Salad, French Fries, Peas, Pickle, Cantaloupe Tuesday, August 5 Pork BBQ on Bun, Cole Slaw, Baked Beans, Lemon Bar, Assorted Juices Wednesday, August 6 Fried Chicken, Mashed Sweet Potatoes, Carrots, Jell-O with Fruit, Ice Cream Thursday, August 7 Tuna Salad Sandwich, Pasta Salad, Raw Veggies with Dip, Banana, Brownie Friday, August 8 Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, Salad with Veggies, Italian Green Beans, Italian Bread, Clementine

From left, Ed Apple and Sue Apple receive Service Award from RMGH CEO Veronica Alston and Ms. Allison Semour, Emcee.

derful to see the community supporting this great agency.

United Way is honored to partner with and fund Ruth's Miracle Group Home with grants this past year and seeing the incredible progress the women have made is truly From left, Kelly McKonley, Mike Hart, and Calvert County Comhumbling! missioner Steven Weems.

Karen, a resident of Ruth’s Miracle Group Home, says that she was a broken woman, deeply depressed and had nowhere to go. “Ms. V {Veronica Alston} offered me a place to live in her home. I have been able to heal and move forward with my life.”

Awards of Achievement were presented to three former residents of the home who have successfully rebuilt their lives. Special recognition was given to Calvert County residents who have made significant contributions to the success of Ruth’s Miracle Group Home: Sue and Ed Apple—Service Award; Rhonda and Bill Crawley—Extra Mile Award; and Clifton E. Savoy, Jr—Humanitarian Award. Ruth’s Miracle Group Home Foundation (RMGH) is an independent non-profit organization in Southern Maryland that provides transitional housing for women who are homeless. The event raised $6,400 to support RMGH program and services for homeless women. RMGH is not affiliated with the House of Ruth or any other organization that includes Ruth in its name. For more information onCalvert County Commissioner Susan Shaw dances with Mark line, go to www.ruthmiraclehome.com or email - ruthsmirThorn, VP, Calvert Community Fund. aclegh@gmail.com.

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How to Control Ant Infestations at Home

Few things elicit the ire of homeowners more quickly than insect infestations inside a home. Though many types of insects can find their way into a home, ants tend to be especially skilled at such invasions, causing many a headache among homeowners hoping to send their uninvited houseguests packing once and for all.

Ants are attracted to food, water and shelter, making kitchens, bathrooms and laundry rooms ideal havens for these unwelcome critters to congregate. Such infestations can frustrate homeowners and make them uncomfortable in their own homes, but curtailing an ant infestation need not be so difficult.

• Identify the point of entry. Upon discovering an ant infestation, homeowners should conduct a thorough inspection of their homes to identify where the ants are entering the home. Ants are tiny and capable of crawling through the smallest of cracks or gaps, so every home is vulnerable to an ant infestation. Once you discover an ant inside your home, follow the ant rather than killing it, as foraging ants are typically sent from a colony located outside the home in search of moisture and food to bring back.

• Set the bait. Once you have identified the point of entry, you can then set some indoor ant bait. Employing borax, a natural mineral found in many common household products such as hand soaps and toothpastes, as their active ingredient, TERRO(R) Indoor Liquid Ant Baits use ants' anatomy against them to curtail infestations. Adult worker ants cannot digest solid food, which they must bring back to the colony for additional processing. Liquid ant baits exploit this physiology by making it easy for ants to transport the liquid bait back to the rest of the colony, where more ants will ultimately succumb to the bait.

In addition, as the worker ant carries the bait back to the colony, it's also dropping a pheromone trail from the bait to the nest, ensuring that other ants will know where to find the bait, which they will hungrily seek out, making it easy for homeowners to eradicate the entire colony of ants.

• Expect to see more ants after setting the bait. Baiting ants requires some patience on the part of homeowners, who

should expect to see more ants appear in the hours after initially laying down the baits. That's because the bait is intentionally attempting to draw ants out and attract as many of them as possible, so the more ants you see in the first couple of days after laying the bait, the more effective that bait will be at eradicating the colony. Especially large ant colonies may take up to 10 days to curtail, but smaller infestations can usually be controlled within 24 to 48 hours.

• Address the outdoors as well. Nearly all ant infestations can be traced to a colony beneath the ground outside a home. Though ants prefer to invade the interior of a home where they can find food, water and shelter, that does not mean your home's exterior is immune to such infestations, which can typically be found by searching for foraging trails that look like a line of traffic filled with ants. That line often leads directly into a home via windows, doors, exhaust vents, faucets, sliding glass doors, and along gutters and exterior walls.

TERRO(R) Outdoor Liquid Ant Bait Stakes provide an effective and long-term solution to control outdoor ant colonies.

Just like the indoor baits, these stakes employ a specially formulated liquid ant bait solution that attracts and kills all common household ants, including Argentine ghost ants, little black, acrobat, and pavement ants, among others. The Liquid Ant Bait Stakes have a snap off bait activation system that keeps the bait fresh until ready to use, while a see-through window makes it easy for homeowners to monitor the liquid ant bait so they know when it's time to replace the stake. Simply place the stake along ant trails or any areas outside the home where ants have been observed.

• Maintain an environment inside the home that's uninviting to ants. Once baits have been set and ant colonies have been curtailed, homeowners can take steps to make their homes less inviting to ants in the future. Clean kitchens regularly, quickly cleaning up spills or crumbs, and use an exhaust fan in bathrooms and laundry rooms to cut down on the type of moisture that may prove attractive to thirsty ants.

More information about TERRO(R) indoor and outdoor ant bait products is available at www.terro.com.

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

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The Calvert Gazette is always looking for more local talent to feature! To submit art or band information for our entertainment section, e-mail info@somdpublishing.net. Please submit calendar listings by 12 p.m. on the Monday prior to our Thursday publication.

Music, Barbeque and Fun Times

By Sarah Miller Staff Writer The First Annual Southern Maryland Brew & BBQ is Aug. 1 and 2 and, from the musical lineup to the various competitions, quality food and quality brews being offered, there will be something for everyone.

According to the Southern Maryland Brew & BBQ website, “Full Effect Live! Entertainment Group is pleased to bring to Southern Maryland a nationally sanctioned Kansas City Barbecue Society competition as featured on the Food Network and Destination America's BBQ Pitmasters. Southern Maryland Brew & BBQ is a two day festival featuring a variety of events, attractions, food and entertainment for all ages. The setting is the St. Mary's County Fairgrounds situated just sixty miles south of our Nation's Capital on Maryland's middle peninsula. Join us for a weekend packed with live music, rides, games, unique vendors, fantastic food and a delicious craft beer and wine garden.”

The event has three goals, said Full Effect Live! Owner John Winter – stimulate the economy, help boost local tourism and funnel money to charitable organizations.

The two day event will be staffed by volunteers from more than a dozen charitable organizations, Winter said. Each volunteer will be paid $12 per hour but instead of the money going into the volunteer’s pocket, the money will be donated to the organization they represent.

There are 60 teams tinged up to compete in the National Pro BBQ Competition, Winter said. Diva Q, a Canadian BBQ champion and host of BBQ Crawl on the Travel Chanel, is one of the international participants coming down for the weekend. Winter is in talks with both BBQ Crawl and BBQ Pitmasters to film shows at the Southern Maryland Brew & BBQ during the 2015 event.

There are still openings for teams who want to participate in the Amateur BBQ Competition. Entry into the amateur competition is $100, which includes the $15 price of admission.

Entertainment Calendar Thursday, July 31 Joe Parsons Ruddy Duck Seafood and Alehouse (16810 Piney Point Road, Piney Point) – 8 p.m.

Live Music Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 8 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 1

There will be $16,500 in prizes given out for the pro competition and $1,500 given out in the amateur competition, spread out over a number of categories.

There will be a cornhole tournament beginning Friday evening. Admission into the cornhole tournament is $40 and there is a $1,500 prize purse for the winning team.

In addition to the competitions, there will be a people’s choice award. For $10, individuals can sample seven of the pro team submissions and can vote for their favorites. Submissons can be made in four meat categories – chicken, ribs, brisket and pork.

For people willing to pay a little more, there is a VIP ticket that ensures access to an air-conditioned tasting area and front row seating at concerts. The musical lineup includes Sam Grow, Sara Gray, Six Gun South and Tracy Allen on Aug. 1 and Kix, Pirhanas, No Green Jelly Beanz and Surreal on Aug. 2.

For the kids, there will be magic shows, a petting zoo, face painting and more. The event is intended to be family friendly, Winter said.

For more information, visit www.somdbrewbbq.com. sarahmiller@countytimes.net

Under the Sun at CMM

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

Big Money Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 8:30 p.m.

DJ Charlie Thompson Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 8:30 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 2 Wildegood Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 8:30 p.m.

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

Monday, Aug. 4 Team Trivia Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 6 Wolf’s Blues Jam Blair’s Londontowne Pub and Grill (726 Londontowne Road, Edgewater) – 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 7 Damion Wolfe Ruddy Duck Seafood and Alehouse (16810 Piney Point Road, Piney Point) – 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 8

Mike Batson Photography Mike Batson Photography Mike Batson Photography Mike Batson Photography Calvert Marine Museum hosted the Under the Sun Tour on Sunday, July 27. The tour featured Sugar Ray, Smash Mouth, Uncle Kracker and Gin Blossoms.

Against Grace Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 8 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. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862 • July: Artist of the month: Barbara Boward Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach Medium: Photographer. Fine art photography, nature, seaside and vintage inspired photography, local Southern Maryland photography. 410-257-241

Thursday, July 31 • 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. 410-5350291 or 301-855-1862 • Fizz! Boom! Afternoon!

Calvert Library Fairview Branch, Rt. 4 and Chaneyville Road, Owings – 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Summer and Science go together on Fizz!

Boom! Afternoons. 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 Environmental Science. 410-257-2101

August, Month Long August: Art in the Stacks-Amy Davis Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way Nature-inspired paintings of wildlife and botanicals in oil, with an emphasis on local flora and fauna.

410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862

Friday, August 1 • On Pins & Needles Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 1 to 4 p.m.

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

Saturday, August 2 • Garden Smarter: Invasive Plant ID Community Resources Building, 30 Duke Street, Prince Frederick – 10 to 11:30 a.m.

Invasive plants disrupt natural ecosystems throughout the U.S. Learn to identify invasive plants found in Maryland and in your yard. Dress for walking outside. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862 • 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. For ages birth through 5 years old.

410-326-5289 • Brain Games: Mahjongg, Scrabble & more Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 12 to 3 p.m.

Want to learn Mahjongg? Hope to make your Scrabble skills killer? Games are a great way to keep your brain sharp while having fun! Join us! 410-5350291 or 301-855-1862 • Lego Mania Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 3 to 4 p.m.

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

Drop in. The theme is Landmarks and Monuments.

410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862

Monday, August 4 • Monday Morning Movies Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 10 to 11 a.m.

Bring the little ones for movies and a story.

We’ll complete a coloring sheet too. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862 • Tween Summer Book Fest Calvert Library Fairview Branch, Rt. 4 and Chaneyville Road, Owings – 6:30 to 8 p.m.

5th to 7th graders are invited to an evening of fun and free activities, discussion and snacks, themed around the book they have all read, Because of Mr. Terupt by Rob Buyea. Please register. 410-257-2101

Tuesday, August 5 • Summer Fun: Blue Sky Puppet Theatre Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch at the Northeast Community Center, 4075 Gordon Stinnett Ave., Chesapeake Beach – 10 to 11 a.m.

Blue Sky Puppet Theatre presents “Rufus Meets Dr. Science” created just for the library’s Fizz! Boom!

Afternoon! summer reading theme. Come help Dr. Science learn the meaning of individuality, and that “different is special.” All while helping Rufus, the shy lost dog, find a new home. Don’t miss this STEM funfilled puppet show! Presenting programs since 1974, Blue Sky Puppet Theatre is dedicated to excellence in theatre, art, education and fun. For kids of All ages.

410-257-2411

around the book they have all read, Because of Mr. Terupt by Rob Buyea. Please register. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862 • Writers by the Bay @ the Library Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Looking for a writers’ group? All writers and would-be writers are welcome to come for critique & camaraderie. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862 • Flying Needles Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 7 to 8:45 p.m.

Knitting, crocheting and portable crafting group open to anyone wanting to join in and share talents, crafting time or learn a new skill. 410-326-5289

Wednesday, August 6 • Summer Fun: Blue Sky Puppet Theatre Calvert Library Southern Branch at Patuxent Elementary School, 35 Appeal Lane, Lusby – 10 to 11 a.m.

Blue Sky Puppet Theatre presents “Rufus Meets Dr. Science” created just for the library’s Fizz! Boom!

Afternoon! summer reading theme. Come help Dr. Science learn the meaning of individuality, and that “different is special.” All while helping Rufus, the shy lost dog, find a new home. Don’t miss this STEM funfilled puppet show! Presenting programs since 1974, Blue Sky Puppet Theater is dedicated to excellence in theatre, art, education and fun. For kids of All ages.

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. 410-5350291 or 301-855-1862

• Summer Fun: Blue Sky Puppet Theatre Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 2 to 3 p.m.

Blue Sky Puppet Theatre presents “Rufus Meets Dr. Science” created just for the library’s Fizz! Boom!

Afternoon! summer reading theme. Come help Dr. Science learn the meaning of individuality, and that “different is special.” All while helping Rufus, the shy lost dog, find a new home. Don’t miss this STEM funfilled puppet show! Presenting programs since 1974, Blue Sky Puppet Theatre is dedicated to excellence in theatre, art, education and fun. For kids of All ages.

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. 410-257-2411 • Fizz! Boom! Afternoon!

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

2:30-3:30pm. 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. 410-326-5289 • Garden Smarter: Common Pests and Diseases of the Garden Calvert Library Fairview Branch, Rt. 4 and Chaneyville Road, Owings – 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Learn the basics of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) for managing insect, disease, and other pests in your home landscape and vegetable garden.

Presentation will include the rationale for IPM and offer practical suggestions for how to have a more sustainable landscape without dependence on pesticides.

410-257-2101

• 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. For ages birth through 5 years old.

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 • Summer Fun: Blue Sky Puppet Theatre Calvert Library Fairview Branch at Dunkirk Fire Department, 3170 West Ward Road, Dunkirk – 2 to 3 p.m.

Blue Sky Puppet Theatre presents “Rufus Meets Dr. Science” created just for the library’s Fizz! Boom!

Afternoon! summer reading theme. Come help Dr. Science learn the meaning of individuality, and that “different is special.” All while helping Rufus, the shy lost dog, find a new home. Don’t miss this STEM funfilled puppet show! Presenting programs since 1974, Blue Sky Puppet Theatre is dedicated to excellence in theatre, art, education and fun. For kids of All ages.

410-257-2101 • Tween Summer Book Fest Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach – 6:30 to 8 p.m.

5th to 7th graders are invited to an evening of fun and free activities, discussion and snacks, themed around the book they have all read - “Because of Mr. Terupt” by Rob Buyea. Please register. 410-257-2411 • Tween Summer Book Fest Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 6:30 to 8 p.m.

5th to 7th graders are invited to an evening of fun and free activities, discussion and snack, themed

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Out&About July Month Long

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

Best Photographs from Photographers in Calvert County Cox Art Center (32 Cox Road, Huntingtown) - Thursday - Saturday: 12 to 7 p.m., Sunday: 12 to 5 p.m.

July 26 - August 17 Come to Cox At Center for a special gallery show that features eight Calvert County photographers and 20 of their best photographic works of art. Gallery Reception will be held on Saturday, July 26, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. Visit their website, coxartcenter.com for detailed information about the photographers. For more information, call 410 535-0014 or email them at info@coxartcenter.com.

August Month Long “Loathsome Lovelies” Fine Art By Jen Poteet Artworks@7th (9100 Bay Ave, North Beach) Thursday thru Monday, 12 to 7 p.m.

July 31 - August 25 The Artworks@7th featured artist for August is Jen Poteet. Poteet’s artwork is the product of an over-imagination and inspired creativity. She gets inspiration from many sources, but her love of nature, Mexican folk art and all things dark and spooky are her main focus. Her works are one of kind, rendered in pen, watercolor, acrylic and even coffee. She likes to use her framing to add a little something extra to her paintings, which in term creates and overall unique piece. Come and expose yourself to something different! Opening reception is Friday, August 1, from 5 to 9 p.m. and on Saturday, August 2 there will be an added special event with live music from 4 to 6 p.m. If you are unable to attend either of those, come any time during business hours!

The show will run July 31 thru August 25. For more information, call 410-286-5278 or visit our website at www.artworksat7th.com.

Twin Beach players 9th annual Kids’ Playwriting Festival North Beach Boys and Girls Club (9021 Dayton Ave. North Beach) - Friday & Saturday 7 p.m., Sunday 3 p.m.

Weekends August 1-10 This annual festival features the talents of local children. The six winning shows are written by children in the state of Maryland! Playwrights are given an opportunity to have complete creative control over their shows from casting, directing, designing and even starring in their own plays. Each is also awarded a $100 prize. With over 60 children involved in the production, audience members will be entertained and amazed by the wide array of storytelling! Tickets are $10, but are $5 for members, seniors and students. For more information, visit find us online at www. twinbeachplayers.com or www.facebook.com/ twinbeachplayers.

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Community Events

Thursday, July 31

Children’s Makers Space Calvert Library Southern Branch (13920 H.G. Trueman Road, Solomons) - 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Come and enjoy the first “Makers Space!” Children will be able to use Legos and Lego Duplos to build anything they imagine.

Craft stations will also be set up. For more information, please contact the Calvert Library Souther Branch by phone at (410) 326 - 5289, visit their website at www.calvert.lib.md.us or by email rtruslow@somd.lib.md.us.

Potter’s Wheel: Exploring Cylinder/Vase Forms Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center (13480 Dowell Road, Solomons) – 6 to 8 p.m.

Member cost of $125 and nonmember cost of $140. All supplies included. This foursession 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 410-3264640 to register, or visit www.annmariegarden.org for more information.

Friday, Aug. 1 Calvert Library: On Pins and Needles Calvert Library Prince Fredrick (850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick) - 1 to 4 p.m.

Enjoy a day of creativity and conversation! Bring your quilting, needlework, knitting, crocheting or another project! For more information, contact the Calvert Library Prince Fredrick at (410) 535-0291 or (301) 8551862, visit their website at www.calvert.lib. md.us or email rtruslow@somd.lib.md.us.

First Free Friday!

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

The Museum and Drum Point Lighthouse are open and free to the public! Guides are available in every gallery. Participants may also enjoy free 30-minute cruises aboard the William B. Tennison. For more information, call 410-326-2042 or visit their website www. calvertmarinemuseum.com.

Saturday, Aug. 2 All Saints Episcopal Church’s 68th annual Summer Supper All Saints Episcopal Church at Parish Hall (100 Lower Marlboro Road, Sunderland) - 3 to 7 p.m.

Come and enjoy the great food at All Saints Episcopal Church’s 68th annual Summer Supper! Home-made crab cakes, ham and fried chicken are on the menu along with other delicious options! Carry-out will be available too. There will be home-baked goods and hand-made crafts. All proceeds benefit community and church ministries. Adults ages 13 and up is $20, ages 6 to 12, $10, 5 and under is free. Handicapped accessible! For more information, call the All Saints Episcopal Church at 410-257-6306.

TOOMANYMIKES Seabreeze Restaurant (27130 S Sandgates Rd, Mechanicsville) - 8 to 12 p.m.

Come and enjoy TOOMANYMIKES and their performance at Seabreeze Restaurant!

Lighthouse Adventure Cruise: Northern Bay Calvert Marine Museum (14200 Solomons Island Rd, Solomons) - 7:45 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Come aboard this Lighthouse Adven-

ture Cruise and see six different lighthouse with an expert guide! Cruises leave from the Drum Point Lighthouse! The cost is $130 for non-members and $120 for members. Space is limited! Registration is required! Call 410326-2040, ext. 41.

Sunday, Aug. 3 Point Lookout Lighthouse Open House Point Lookout State Park (11175 Point Lookout Rd, Scotland) - 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Point Lookout Lighthouse Preservation Society will welcome visitors to the Point Lookout Lighthouse. Guides will be present to answer any questions. No cost to enter the lighthouse, but there are standard park entrance fees (May through September, $5.00 per person for Maryland resident and $7.00 per person for non-Maryland resident)! Donations are appreciated and all funds go to restoring the lighthouse to the 1927 time period.

For additional information, please visit www.

PLLPS.org or send e-mail to info@pllps.org If you are interested in volunteering at the lighthouse, please e-mail volunteer@pllps.org.

Monday, Aug. 4 ArtLAB Moms’ Club: Turtle Art and Reptile Play!

Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center (13480 Dowell Road, Solomons) - 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Ages 3 to 5 welcome! Drop in at anytime during the allotted time. Cost is $5 for members with a parent/child couple, $2 for siblings.

Nonmembers, $7 for a parent/child couple, $2 for siblings. Let little one’s creative potential shine through in the artLAB! With lightly guided sessions, children will make art, fun toys, creative costumes and new friends. The project for August 4th is Pet Turtle Sculptures and Reptile Play. No registration is necessary.

For more information, call Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center at 410-326-4640 or visit www.annmariegarden.org.

Tuesday, Aug. 5 Calvert Library: PlayTime Calvert Library Southern Branch (13920 H.G. Trueman Road, Solomons) - 10:45 to 11:30 a.m.

Playtimes is learning and discovery for both you and your child! Come and engage in interactive play, connect with other parents and caregivers and have a fun-filled morning! No registration required! Do bring a nonbattery operated toy to share. For ages birth through five years old. For more information, contact Calvert Library Southern Branch at 410-326-5289, visit their website www.calvert. lib.md.us or contact them by email rtruslow@ somd.lib.md.us.

Wednesday, Aug. 6 St. Leonard Architectural Review Committee Meeting Dowell Community Center (4889 Calvert Dr., St. Leonard) - 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

The Committee makes recommendations to the Planning Commission regarding approval of exterior design features of public and private sector buildings, structures, and signs based on the Town Center (TC) architectural appearance standards and criteria. They promote awareness of good design within the community and also review master plans and make recommendations. For more information, call 410-535-1600 ext. 2356, email holtjc@co.cal.md.us or visit www.co.cal. md.us/index.aspx?nid=104.

Thursday, Aug. 7 Calvert Library: Children’s Makers Space Calvert Library Southern Branch (13920 H.G. Trueman Road, Solomons) - 10:30 to 11:30

a.m.

Come join the first “Makers Space” and see what you can build! There will be a large supply of Legos, including some Lego Duplos.

Activities will also include craft stations! For more information, contact the Calvert Library Southern Branch at 410-326-5289, email them at rtruslow@somd.lib.md.us or visit their website at www.calvert.lib.md.us.

Friday, Aug. 8 Calvert Library: On Pins & Needles Calvert Library Prince Fredrick (850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick) - 1 to 4 p.m.

Bring your quilting, needlework, knitting, crocheting, or other project for an afternoon of conversation and shared creativity!

For more information, contact Calvert Library Prince Fredrick at 410-535-0291 or 301-8551862, email them at rtruslow@somd.lib.md.us or visit their website at www.calvert.lib.md.us.

Saturday, Aug. 9 Introduction to Stained Glass With Ray & Phyllis Noble Cox Art Center (32 Cox Road, Huntingtown) - 12 to 3 p.m.

August 9, 10 Cost: $100 dollars. For more information, contact Cox Art Center by calling 410 5350014 or by email at info@coxartcenter.com.

Sale at Asbury Solomons Retirement Community Asbury Solomons Retirement Community (11000 Asbury Circle, Solomons) - 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Sale will include Betty’s closet, a resale of new and gently used clothing and accessories! There will also be books and cd’s at a fabulous low price being sold by the Library Committee. Housewares, furniture and miscellaneous items will be sold by Grannies Treasures! All proceeds will go to the Benevolent Care Fund! For more information, call 410-394-3483.

FREE Car Show!

Philly Flash Restaurant (2989 Plaza Dr., Dunkirk) - 4 to 9 p.m.

Come and enjoy some great music and great cars at the Philly Flash Restaurant! DJ Ron will be there to spin the tunes. There’s unlimited parking with shade trees. Great food in a nostalgia drag race atmosphere restaurant! Free admission! Rain date, August 16. For more information, call 443-550-3484.

Sunday, Aug. 10 Little Shop of Horrors! Presented by Newtowne Players Three Notch Theatre (21744 South Coral Drive, Lexington Park) - 3:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Little Shop of Horrors, which has been a stage play as well as twice adapted for the movies, will finish The Newtowne Players’ 10th anniversary season and will run from July 25 to Aug. 10, 2014, with performances at 8 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, and 3:30 p.m. on Sundays. Performances are held at Three Notch Theatre on South Coral Drive in Lexington Park. Cost: $18 for adults, $15 for seniors over the age of 65, students and military, $13 for children under 12 and $13 on Thursdays. Call 301737-5447 or visit www.newtowneplayers.or to reserve tickets. Additionally, patrons are invited to close the 10th anniversary season with an end-of-season wrap party on closing night, Aug. 10, featuring food, music and fun. For more information about volunteer opportunities or other upcoming programs

by The Newtowne Players, visit www.newtowneplayers.org or www.facebook.com/ newtowneplayers.

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The Calvert Gazette

Thursday, July 31, 2014

Last Week’s Puzzle Solutions

CLUES ACROSS

CLUES DOWN

1. Paper mulberry 5. Fringe-toed lizard genus 8. Peel a corn cob 12. A love affair 14. Tandoor bread 15. Elliptical shape 16. A small village 18. Refers to a person 19. Hybrid equine 20. ___ Scholar 21. Consume 22. Away from wind 23. Br. tube phrase 26. With three uneven sides 30. First king of Egypt 31. Award recipient 32. Coach Parsegian 33. Uncle Sam artist James 34. Flathead mullet genus 39. Wedding declaration 42. Complete musical pause 44. More of sound mind 46. Relieved 47. Am. poet Henry W. 49. Fine cut tobacco 50. Honorable title (Turkish) 51. Nun garments 56. A block of soap 57. Driver compartment 58. Saudi peninsula 59. Consumer 60. East northeast 61. Hostile foe 62. Fathers 63. Pain unit 64. Former wives

1. Paper mulberry 5. Fringe-toed lizard genus 8. Peel a corn cob 12. A love affair 14. Tandoor bread 15. Elliptical shape 16. A small village 18. Refers to a person 19. Hybrid equine 20. ___ Scholar 21. Consume 22. Away from wind 23. Br. tube phrase 26. With three uneven sides

30. First king of Egypt 31. Award recipient 32. Coach Parsegian 33. Uncle Sam artist James 34. Flathead mullet genus 39. Wedding declaration 42. Complete musical pause 44. More of sound mind 46. Relieved 47. Am. poet Henry W. 49. Fine cut tobacco

50. Honorable title (Turkish) 51. Nun garments 56. A block of soap 57. Driver compartment 58. Saudi peninsula 59. Consumer 60. East northeast 61. Hostile foe 62. Fathers 63. Pain unit 64. Former wives

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