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Patuxent and Appeal elementary schools are working out ways to work collaboratively in the 2014-2015 school year.
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Business owners, politicians, teachers and community members all over Calvert County are taking the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. The challenge is intended to raise awareness about Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), aka Lou Gehrig’s Disease. For more information, visit www.alsa.org.
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Local Democrats Steve Kullen, left, District 29C Delegate Candidate Len Zuza and Beth Swoap take the Ice Bucket Challenge.
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Sheriff Candidate Craig Kontra, Board of County Commissioners Candidate Mike Hart and Crossroads Christian Church Pastor Shawn Holcomb take the Ice Bucket Challenge with members of the Crossroads Christian Church congregation.
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An application made by the Exelon Corporation several years ago that would allow the continued storage of spent nuclear fuel rods at their facility for the next 40 years can now go ahead after a ruling by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission last week. The power plant currently operates what is known as a dry cask storage facility that it has been operating; it applied for an extension of its current license back in 2010 but nuclear regulators were still debating policy and environmental impacts of storage on site. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) ruled last week that power plants could continue storing the spent fuel rods on their plant sites without onerous effects on the environment. Their ruling allowed many applications that had been held up by the process to move ahead. Federal regulators are asking Exelon for more information on their application specifics, according to NRC spokesman Neil Sheehan.
The dry cask is an alternative to the more traditional method of storing spent radioactive fuel in a pool of water. The casks are constructed of concrete and steel that would hold a basket containing the spent fuel rods; the walls of the storage area that holds the cask would be three feet thick according to the NRC. One holding area would hold one cask and each cask would hold 24 bundles of spent fuel rods. Sheehan said that there are currently 63 holding areas at Calvert Cliffs that are loaded with storage casks. “There are usually several dozen rods in an assembly but it depends on the design,” Sheehan said. The current site at Calvert Cliffs has a total of 72 such storage modules with nine yet to be filled according to the NRC. The alternative dry storage area has been in operation for decades, according to Sheehan. “They’ve had a [dry storage] facility since the 1980s,” he said. guyleonard@countytimes.net
Traffic Pattern Change on Armory Road in Prince Frederick Begins Sept. 9 A new traffic pattern along the Armory Road corridor in Prince Frederick will take effect Tuesday, Sept. 9, as progress continues in the third phase of the road improvement project for Armory Road and Dares Beach Road. The traffic pattern change will affect the intersection of Dares Beach and Armory Roads and the Fairground/Armory Road intersection as follows: • The intersection of Dares Beach and Armory Roads will continue in a full roundabout pattern. • Traffic exiting the roundabout south onto Armory Road will be directed to the new (Armory) road. • Access to and from the old portion of Armory Road (Monnett Court) will be via a new connection with the new Armory Road. • Through traffic between Main Street and Dares Beach Road will be in effect. • Fairground Road at Armory Road will be closed. Access to Fairground Road will be from Dares Beach Road only. Portable message boards will provide advance notice to motorists who utilize this area. The traffic pattern will remain in effect for approximately two weeks. As part of the road improvement project,
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By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Have you always wanted to get into shape, but the thought of joining a gym is daunting because you’re not sure you can motivate yourself to go regularly? Give Calvert CrossFit a try. Calvert CrossFit offers a community based gym with the personalized benefits of personal trainers for a third of the price, according to owner Joe Chirichella. Chirichella started Calvert CrossFit two years ago as a way to keep in shape for his day job as a Maryland State Trooper. In July, the gym moved to a new, larger
location at 2192 Solomon’s Island Road in Prince Frederick. CrossFit involves high intensity workouts that are always changing and utilize daily movements, such as lifting and putting objects down. There are three varieties of exercises – gymnastic, weight lifting and metabolic conditioning (cardio). Every exercise is scaled to an individual’s ability level, Chirichella said. Members set a goal for themselves and strive to reach it. There is no competition between members, Chirichella said. Instead, an individual will try to beat their personal best times or goals. According to Chirichella, CrossFit Gym is different than a traditional gym in four key ways – programming, coaching, community and accountability. Instead of signing up for a membership and just coming in whenever, CrossFit offers a structured gym experience. The gym’s coaches meet weekly to come up with the workout programs. Workouts begin on an hourly schedule, and everyone begins together, though they finish at different times, Chirichella said. Members and coaches encourage each other during the workouts and help motivate each other. If someone doesn’t come into the gym for a couple of weeks, Chirichella makes sure to reach out to them and find out why. Personal trainers can cost $320 or more every month. Calvert CrossFit members get the same benefits for a fraction of the price, Chirichella said. Member-
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ships cost between $99 and $129 per month for singles and $175 and $225 per month for couples. Calvert CrossFit offers a 20 percent discount off the monthly membership for members of the military, police, firefighters, EMS responders and teachers. The gym offers a 35 percent discount off the monthly membership for students with identification. For more information, visit calvertCrossFit.com or call 443-968-9667. The new location is at 2192 Solomon’s Island Road in Prince Frederick, behind Adams Ribs. sarahmiller@couytimes.net
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Maryland State Police Blotter The following information is compiled directly from publicly released police reports. Theft/Shoplifting: On Aug. 19 at 2:40 p.m., Trooper First Class Oles responded to the K-Mart in Prince Frederick for a shoplifting complaint. Investigation revealed that Charlotte M. Mackall, 47 of Prince Frederick, walked out of Mackall the store with $752.00 in merchandise that she had not paid for. She was arrested and incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center. Carrying Concealed Weapon: On Aug. 22 at 6:25 p.m., Trooper First Class Lewis stopped a vehicle at Rt. 4 near Doris Dr. in Sunderland for traffic violations. A strong odor of marijuana and alcohol was emitting from inside the vehicle. A probable cause search revealed a juvenile passenger in the vehicle was carrying a 16 inch Bowie knife. The juvenile gave a false name and was charged with carrying a concealed weapon and making a false statement to the police. He was released to a parent. Two other passengers in the vehicle were issues Uniformed Civil Citations for consuming alcohol under 21 years of age. Possession of Marijuana: On Aug. 22 at 8:40 p.m., Trooper Newcomer stopped a vehicle at Rt. 260 and Wesley Stinnett Blvd. in Chesapeake Beach during the sobriety checkpoint. A strong odor of marijuana was emitting from inside the vehicle. A probable cause search revealed marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Lehn D. Thomas, 18 of Edgewater, was transported to the MSP Barrack in Prince Frederick for processing. He was charged and released on two Criminal Citations. Possession With Intent to Distribute: On Aug. 22 at 10 p.m., Trooper First Class Barlow stopped a vehicle on Rt. 231 in the area of Mason Rd. in Prince Frederick for traffic violations. An odor of raw marijuana was Jones emitting from inside the vehicle. A probable cause search revealed individually wrapped small baggies containing marijuana. Maurice L. Jones, 29 of Hughesville, was arrested for possession with intent to distribute marijuana. He was incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center. Theft of Wallet: On Aug. 23 at 7:10 a.m., Trooper Palumbo responded to Project Echo on Main St. in Prince Frederick for a report of a stolen wallet. The victim reported that the wallet and all of its contents were taken while he was at Project Echo. A possible suspect has been developed. Investigation continues.
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Sheriff’s Blotter
The following information is compiled directly from publicly released police reports. During the week of Aug. 18 through Aug. 24 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,426 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 www.co.cal.md.us/residents/safety/law/sheriff/ and click on the Crime Solvers link to leave an anonymous tip on-line. Information leading to the arrest and conviction of a suspect could result in a $1,000 reward. Theft Case #14-46490: Someone went into a mailbox, opened a piece of mail and stole a $20 bill that was inside. The theft happened in the 1000 block of Concord Court in Owings on Aug. 18 sometime during the day. Dep. W. Rector is investigating. Burglary Case #14-46526: A home in the 2600 block of Cove Point road in Lusby was burglarized on Aug. 18 between 12:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. Two briefcases were stolen. Cpl. P. Foote is investigating. Burglary Case #14-46636: A home in the 12000 block of Rio Grande Trail in Lusby was burglarized between Aug. 17 and 19. Small home appliances were stolen. Dep. D. Naughton is investigating. Destruction of Property Case #14-46664 and 46680: A fence, mailbox and two vehicles sustained damage between 2:30 and 6:45 a.m. on Aug. 19 in the 11900 block of Susan Lane in Lusby. A mirror on one vehicle was broken and the windshield of another was smashed at two separate homes. One post and some post caps on a fence were broken and a mailbox was damaged. DFC R. Kreps is continuing the investigation. Destruction of Property Case #14-46717: Unknown suspect(s) cut the telephone and cable lines to the Lusby Fastop on H.G. Trueman Road on Aug. 19 at 1:30 p.m. DFC R. Wilson is investigating. Destruction of Property Case #14-47050: Someone broke out the back passenger windows on a vehicle parked outside a home on Kyler Road in Huntingtown overnight between Aug. 20 and 21. The back hatch of a van was also dented. The amount of damage is $1600. DFC J. Lord is investigating. CDS Violation Case #14-47339: On Aug. 22 at 10:23 a.m. DFC R. Kreps responded to Prince Frederick Ford for the report of a woman trespassing and possible CDS activity. An employee advised Kreps that there was a woman in the bathroom who would not come out. Kreps knocked Mackall on the door and the woman opened the door. She was identified as 20 year old Amber Michelle Coppage
of Mechanicsville. Coppage appeared disoriented and under the influence of a substance. Coppage was found to be in possession of two packages of K2/Spice and a smoking device. She was arrested and charged. Theft from Vehicle Case #14-47664: On Aug. 23 between 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. someone entered a vehicle that was parked in an overflow parking area of the Flag Ponds Nature Park in Lusby and stole cash and credit cards. The victim advised that the money was taken from his wallet and a friend’s purse that had been left inside the vehicle. He was unsure if he had locked the vehicle. DFC J. Bell is investigating. CDS Violation Case #14-47679: DFC J. Bell responded to the area of Sharon Drive and Susan Lane in Lusby on Aug. 23 at 9:28 p.m. for a reported possible intoxicated driver. He located the vehicle on Susan Lane parked on the side of the road with the headlights on. He pulled behind it Mackall and could see a male sitting in the driver’s seat. Upon walking up to the vehicle, he noticed the male slumped over with his cell phone in his hand. He knocked on the window and the male woke up. He was instructed to exit the vehicle. Drug paraphernalia and suspected Heroin could be seen inside the vehicle and in the suspect’s lap. The suspect was identified as Vincent Douglas Smith II, 24 of St. Leonard. Smith was arrested and charged with possession of Heroin and a hypodermic syringe. Theft from Vehicle Case #14-47726: Someone broke the window of a vehicle parked outside a home in the 1100 block of Golden West Way in Lusby on Aug. 24 at about 1:30 a.m. and stole money and clothing. It is being investigated by DFC J. Bell Disorderly Conduct Case #14-47858: Lynn Evans Hayden, Jr., 46 of Mechanicsville, was arrested by Dep. W. Durner for being disorderly on Aug. 24 at 9 p.m. while attending a concert in Solomons. Hayden was asked multiple times by police to stop yelling and screaming profanities but he continued to do so.
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Arson Hits Calvert County By Lauren Procopio Staff Writer Calvert County had two cases of arson within four days of each other. The first fire occurred Aug. 22 at author Tom Clancy’s estate in Prince Frederick. The second arson occurred Aug. 26 in Chesapeake Beach, destroying two townhouses. However, Fire Marshal Duane Svites assures residents they have nothing to worry about when it comes to an increase in arson incidents. “No, actually we’re low; we’re very, very low. Normally, we run about 40 to 60 fire investigations in Calvert County and then roughly a third of those are arsons, and this year we are substantially less. We’ve only had 16 total fire investigations in the county for the entire year so far, and only five of those have been incendiary, including the last two.” According to Svites, Tom Clancy’s estate was constructed in the 1900s and it was completely consumed and destroyed by the fire; the investigation resulted in two juveniles from the Dares Beach area confessing to trespassing on the estate, setting the fire inside the house and fleeing the area. “It’s hard to tell what drives or initiates these kinds of thoughts or actions from juveniles, but 50 percent of arson in the nation is started by juveniles,” Svites said. According to Svites, the fire damage of the Chesapeake Beach town houses was confined to the outside of the primary end unit with some exposure to the town house next to it. “There is some smoke and heat damage inside the town houses, but the flames were contained to the outside and that was fortunate enough, because those townhouses have sprinklers, so that is what saved them from being completely burned down,” Svites said. The investigation of the arson revealed the fire was ignited with a liquid used on the deck in the end unit and it
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was intentionally set, but officials have no other information on the crime. “We need some help on that one because it’s in an area that’s not widely seen, so if anybody saw anything or if anybody hears anything, we could use some help always on any of those arsons, but I’m not aware of any viable suspects, including juveniles,” Svites said. Even though there have been two cases within days of each other, Svites said Calvert County is below average for the number of arsons. “The numbers are greatly down. Last year we had 35 fire investigations, 15 were arson – the year before we had 38 fire investigations, 16 were arson. Our workload in Calvert County dropped off a great deal. Calvert County is certainly no problem that we’re concerned with. We’re below the average numbers,” he said. “Our region is fairly successful in closing arson cases and it sends a message to people that you probably shouldn’t do that in Calvert County because you’re going to get caught and you’re going to be held to a high standard,” Svites added. lauren@somdpublishing.net
By Lauren Procopio Staff Writer Kimberly Sue Jones, of Huntingtown, is charged with Theft Scheme and Embezzlement Misappropriation. The incitement files indicate Jones allegedly stole between $10,000 and $100,000 from non-profit charity Emergency Education Council of Region V Inc., located in Prince Frederick. Jones allegedly committed these crimes March 30, 2012 through Dec. 4, 2013. The jail bond for the defendant was set at $30,000. As of now, Robert Harvey is representing Jones for her bond hearing only. The pre-trial is set for Oct. 27, 2014 at nine a.m. Senior Assistant State’s Attorney Kathryn Marsh, prosecutor for state, said she could not comment on the active case. According to faqs.org, the website listed the nonprofit earning $28,685 in profits for the year. The website listed the nonprofit as a fire, rescues and EMS charity with tax-deducible donations. However, Fire Marshal Duane Svites and a fellow firefighter in Calvert County have never heard of the non-profit. lauren@somdpublishing.com
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Two Schools, One Vision By Sarah Miller Staff Writer At the end of the 20132014 school year, during a Board of Education meeting, it was announced that Patuxent and Appeal elementary schools would be combining under one principal. Now, with the new school year underway, the schools are working out what that will mean. The schools have shared a campus but operated independently for 22 years, said Principal Charles Treft. Patuxent Elementary School houses kindergarten through second grade students and Appeal Elementary houses the third, fourth and fifth graders. Combining them now is “a unique opportunity,” he said. The schools will share a common administrative team and one website, Treft said. Between the schools, there will be one principal, two vice principals and two deans. There had been a PTA for each school, but this year there will be one PTA with members from both schools. Fundraisers will be campus wide, Treft said. Additionally, information about PBIS, the Judy Center and other student opportunities will be disseminated campus wide. There will be common discipline procedures campus wide and events for both schools will be put on one calendar so parents and teachers don’t have so many papers to keep track of.
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The goal this year will be streamlining the schools, Treft said. This means easing the transition for students going from second to third grade. Second graders will be paired with a third grade “buddy” to do monthly academic activities with. Similarly, each fifth grader will be partnered with a kindergarten student. Second and third grade teachers will be encouraged to collaborate on a monthly basis, Treft said. Appeal and Patuxent Elementary School open houses will be held on Sept. 6 and 18. For more information, visit pesweb.calvertnet.k12.md.us or aesweb. calvertnet.k12.md.us. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
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The new immunization requirements are now in effect, and according to Supervisor of Student Services for School Health Donna Nichols there are more than 550 students whose records do not match up with the updated requirements. “Every day we’re getting a few more, but we hoped the number would be a lot lower by now,” Nichols said. Students without updated records will be sent home from school starting Sept. 5. Children from military families have an additional 30 days to be in compliance, Nichols said. Beginning August 2014, all students attending Kindergarten are required to show proof of two varicella vaccinations against chicken pox. Students entering seventh grade are required to show proof of one tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis/ whooping cough (Tdap) vaccination and proof of one meningococcal (MCV4) vaccination. So far, the health department has held two open clinics for parents to bring their children in for immunizations, Nichols said. A third clinic will be held on Sept. 5 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The clinic will be by appointment only and held at the Calvert County Health Department. Call the health department at 410-535-5400 to make an appointment. Call your doctor today to make sure your child’s immunizations are current for the 20142015 school year. Most immunizations are covered under health insurance policies, according to a letter sent home to parents and guardians at the end of the 2013-2014 school year. The majority of the students not meeting the requirements are in middle school, Nichols said. Some of the students may have already received the vaccinations, but they weren’t recorded in the school’s official file. Nichols encourages parents and guardians to check with their children’s doctor to determine what vaccinations are required and to obtain updated records to submit to Calvert County Public Schools. Students without health insurance may contact the Calvert County Health Department. For more information, visit www.calvertnet. k12.md.us. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
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CSM’s Tony Hungerford Memorial Art Gallery Features Sean Hennessey, ‘Alice Revisioned’ Sept. 8-Oct. 3 Artist Sean Hennessey will open the season for the College of Southern Maryland’s Tony Hungerford Memorial Art Gallery with his exhibit of “Alice Revisioned,” on the La Plata Campus, Sept. 8 through Oct. 3. He n ne ssey’s exhibit is a mixedmultimedia series based on “Alice in Wonderland” and “Through the Artist Sean Hennessey’s “Drink Looking Glass.” Me Tamophosis” from his “Alice The approach adds Revisioned” exhibit is at the College of a visceral reaction Southern Maryland’s Tony Hungerford while also mainMemorial Art Gallery on the La Plata taining the dreamCampus Sept. 8 through Oct. 3. like magic and wonder evident in the books. Hennessey will be available at noon on Sept. 16 for a free gallery talk. The talk is open to CSM students as well as the community as an opportunity to meet the artist and discuss his work. “While I can teach students the technical tools and crafts that they need to be able to articulate their visual ideas, the gallery talks bring artists like Sean Hennessey from all over the country, to give students a feel for the challenges and rewards for professional artists. Our exhibitors not only share their work, but also their experience and their artistic vision with our students and local artists in Southern Maryland,” said CSM Assistant Professor Katherine Sifers, who is curator for the Tony Hungerford Memorial Art Gallery. The gallery is located in the Fine Arts Building, with hours of 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Friday; and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Both the gallery and the gallery talk are free to attend. For information on Hennessey exhibit as well as future exhibits, visit http://www.csmd.edu/Arts/ HungerfordGallery.html.
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Huntingtown High Leads the Way with Technology Use in the Classroom By Lauren Procopio Staff Writer Huntingtown High School is paving the way for a more technology-based learning environment. Last year, the school had a trial period implementing technology in the classroom during the last four weeks of school. Huntingtown High Principal Rick Weber helped formulate a proposal allowing students to have access to their own smart phones, tablets, or computers for educational purposes. After receiving positive feedback from the Board of Education following the trial period, the majority of teachers at Huntingtown are now using technology in the classroom. Huntingtown High is the first school to have their own wireless network for students to connect to. “We wanted students to have more access to technology and we think technology really enhances the engagement in the classroom,” Weber said. Huntingtown High Media Specialist Rachael Younkers looks at the new use of the advanced technology as preparation for the student’s future. “The digital teaching and learning environment helps to prepare students for college and careers. We wanted to do everything possible to support that,” Younkers said. The students have access to Edmodo, which is the learning site they use to post assignments, resources and ideas for their work in the classroom. Students are able to communicate with each other through Edmodo and at the beginning some parents were concerned. “When we first started having teachers use Edmodo accounts, we had a couple parents call, they didn’t think it was secure enough and I don’t think they really understood how it worked. I think as people get more used to technology, I think they’ll understand better,” Weber explained. According to Weber, the Edmodo accounts are secure and the public cannot access the site. Only the students and
teachers have access to it. Now the response from the parents is favorable and they see the new technology as a tool to help their children learn, he said. While some parents were concerned with security, Rachael Younkers addressed a different concern with the new use of technology. “I think whenever you’re in a school you want to be conscience of the digital divide and the haves and the havenots and we have a lot of technology, we have many computers in the building, we can compliment the computers we already have with devices that students bring. We can put a mobile device or a PC at every student’s fingertips so that everyone has access to the technology that they’re going to need,” she said. According to Weber, the survey the school conducted found that 96 percent of students have access to their own form of technology, for those who do not have their own, the school has four mobile computer carts, which teachers can check out for their classrooms, as well as traditional computer labs. “So far, there hasn’t been any issue of anyone being left out because we have a lot available,” Weber said. The excessive use of technology brought up other potential concerns as well – including academic dishonesty, but Weber said there has not been an increase in either cheating or the frequency of texting or social media in the classroom. “There are times when people can abuse it, anything can be used in a wrong manner, but why penalize everybody that can benefit from it because someone would choose to use it in a wrong way. So, when they use it inappropriately, we’ll deal with that, just like we have any other inappropriate behaviors at school. But I don’t think that should limit the people that can really gain from it,” he said. lauren@somdpublishing.net
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“Victims of Our Own Success”
By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Starting in 2012, law enforcement in Calvert County saw a rising trend in the number of individuals using, and overdosing on, prescription drugs. In an effort to stem the growing problem, the Prescription Drug Abuse Abatement Council was formed, involving the Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse (CAASA), the Calvert County Sheriffs Office, local pharmacies and churches, and several other community and government organizations. The coordinated effort showed good results, according to Calvert County Sheriff Mike Evans. The number of overdoses and cases involving prescription pills went down. And the number of incidents involving heroin began increasing. “We realized we might be victims of our own success,” Evans said. Heroin is cheaper than other opiates, according to Detective Sergeant Roscoe Jones, who oversees the Drug Enforcement Unit. Individuals selling prescription pills can get $1 per milligram, meaning one pill can cost between $10 and $50. The sheriff’s office found out that Calvert County residents were getting heroin from dealers in Annapolis and began a an eight-month long collaboration with law enforcement in Annapolis, with Calvert County officers going undercover to locate dealers, purchase drugs, and build a case. Officers in Annapolis made arrests in April 2014. Since the collaboration with Annapolis law enforcement wrapped up, there has been a decrease in the num-
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ber of fatal overdoses tied to heroin, Evans said, but that doesn’t mean the problem has gone away. There are no high-level heroin dealers in Calvert County, Jones said, but heroin is still getting into Calvert. Lately, the sheriff’s office has been focusing on catching individuals coming back into the county. In an effort to prevent overdose-related deaths, officers are being supplied with Narcan, an antidote that can counter an overdose of heroin. So far, 50 officers are carrying a supply of Narcan and another shipment has been ordered, Evans said. “We’re doing our part to save lives,” Evans said. Drugs confiscated by law enforcement are kept through the trial and appeal process, then sent to a facility in Baltimore to be incinerated, Evans said. An unknown factor is about to come into play – the decriminalization of marijuana, which goes into effect on Oct. 1. Marijuana is a gateway drug, Evans said, and while he doesn’t yet know how the decriminalization will change the game, be knows a large percentage of marijuana users eventually turn to more dangerous drugs. One common tactic to get a prescription for opiates is faking an injury, such as a pulled muscle, then selling the pills after filling the prescription. Other tactics include stealing prescriptions from seniors, who often have larger numbers of prescribed medications, Jones said. Users have been known to steal from their parents, grandparents, siblings, and friends in order to pay for their habit. “90 percent of thefts in the county have a drug nexus to them,” Jones said. Sometimes family members are reluctant to report family members, he said, but they aren’t helping anybody by remaining silent. The sheriff’s office has been working in concert with a number of community organizations to get information
into the community about the signs and symptoms to look for. Symptoms of drug use can include major changes in behavior, such as an extrovert becoming increasingly introverted. Jones said it is important for parents to be a part of their children’s lives. Homeowners are responsible for what occurs in their own houses, he said. To prevent prescription drugs from being stolen or misused, there are prescription drug collection points at the sheriff’s office and state police barracks in Prince Frederick, which are open 24/7 and anonymous, Evans said. It they are out of the home, they are less of a temptation. Law enforcement’s job is to get drugs off the streets, Evans said, but that doesn’t mean they don’t identify people who need treatment. “We realize that jail is not the place to be for treatment,” Evans said. While he and his officers can’t make someone get help, they can suggest individuals be sent to a mandatory treatment program rather than serving jail time. The ultimate decision is out of their hands though, he said. Once an individual is in treatment, they have the same confidentiality as anybody else receiving medical treatment, according to Calvert County Health Officer Dr. Laurence Polsky. A problem in past years has been the separation of mental health services and substance abuse treatment services, Polsky said. The two may be independent issues in some individuals, but in others addiction and mental health problems are tied together and both need to be addressed for successful treatment. The health department is dealing with the separation by moving staff around so mental health and treatment specialists are in the same building, which means they can discuss a patient’s treatment more efficiently. The mental health clinic in Prince Frederick recently opened a pharmacy, Polsky said, which means patients can receive treatment and fill prescriptions without having to
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Feature Story make a special trip. Changing the stigma surrounding drug use and getting information into a community can take months, if not years, Polsky said. But there are definite signs that there is a difference being made in the county. The health department has booths set up during back to school nights with a variety of information, including the signs of drug use in adolescents and treatment information. A year or two years ago, schools would probably not have considered allowing something like that in the building, Polsky said. The latest numbers show a decrease in the number of opiate-related overdoses in Southern Maryland, Polsky said. This is in contrast to other areas in the state, which saw an increase in the number of overdoses. Though this is a promising start, Polsky warned that one year’s worth of data does not necessarily indicate a trend. He intends to keep an eye on the numbers. Polsky echoed Jones’s thoughts, saying that sharing informaiton and getting it into the community is a vital part of battling drug use. In an effort to Calvert Substance Abuse and CAASA will be hosting Calvert County’s first ever On Track to Recovery Event on Saturday, Sept. 13 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the Calvert High School Track. ON Track to Recovery was organized in recognition of the September being the 25th annual National Recovery Month, according to Calvert Substance Abuse Services Prevention Coordinator Julie Boutaugh. “It’s important to showcase the resources available in Calvert County,” Boutaugh said. More than 30 vendors are signed up to participate in the event. They will be lined up around the track, Boutaugh said, and represent the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s Eight Dimensions Of Wellness – emotional, environmental, financial, intellectual, occupational, physical, social and spititual. If an individual is seeking treatment or knows someone who needs help, Polsky recommends they call Calvert Substance Abuse Services at 410-535-3079. For more information about the signs and symptoms of possible drug use, call CAASA at 410535-5467. To report suspicious activity, call the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office at 410-535-2800 or the Maryland State Police Prince Fredrick Barrack U at 301-855-1975. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
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I believe there is a disparity between girls & boys sports here in Calvert County. I have asked the County to “level the playing field” by adding a Girls Volleyball program and a Girls County Competitive Basketball program. I would like to update the county with the New Fall Volleyball program offered thru Parks & Rec. The Parks & Rec Brochure was mailed on August 8th. I was out of town and didn’t come back until August 11th. While I was gone, received numerous phone calls and text’s from parents stating: couldn’t locate Girls Volleyball program in Parks & Rec Fall Brochure, description of program very confusing, not sure it was a Girls program, and very difficult to sign up. One parent said “when I logged into the Parks & Rec website, “the registration failed, as the site requires a “grade” the child is in to register for volleyball. The web tracker keeps track of the child’s age, but not grade, so registering online is not possible, for most families. You have to call the Parks and Rec office. This took 4 attempts. No answer twice, then their system was down (third attempt), fourth attempt would not allow the Park & Rec employee to register my daughter, as it did not allow her to enter a price on her end? (This is what the employee said). So she added the girls grade in her computer, then I logged on, on my end and registered my daughter. I can only imagine how many other folks who would have given up and just not registered for the program. The Parks & Rec ladies were very nice, very helpful and somewhat frustrated themselves. They did call and email me later in the day to make sure I was able to register my daughter on my computer. I thought that was nice, but the whole process was challenging. Probably need to have an age, rather than a grade level
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Girls Sport Programs for registration requirements. “ Another parents said, “I really wanted to sign my daughter up but they only offer it on Tuesday/Thursdays, the same day as her Parks & Rec Soccer.” I picked up the Parks & Rec brochure and noticed there was No mention of the NEW Girls Volleyball or New Girls County Competitive basketball program on the front cover. There was however, a blurb highlighting, Competitive Basketball, along w/ a photo of boys playing basketball. I would have thought the photo should have been of girls playing volleyball or basketball, since they’re NEW programs. I looked thru the brochure and apparently overlooked the Girls Volleyball program. Near the end of the brochure, I noticed a page full of boxes, highlighting different programs, including the NEW FALL YOUTH Volleyball program, see page 18 for registration information. I proceeded to read the description: This program “introduces youth to the sport of volleyball to develop skills and fundamentals. Game scenarios will be held in a controlled coach/player environment. Participants must purchase knee pads and bring them to each session.” I’ve been advocating for a Girls Volleyball program, not a youth volleyball program. The Middle and High schools have a Girls Volleyball Team, not a youth volleyball team. There isn’t a youth Middle, or High school volleyball team in the state of MD. The Volleyball program is new and yet the text in the Parks & Rec brochure is unclear and misleading. It omits gender, age group or grade level. For example, Intramural youth Basketball, listed on same page reads: CCPR Intramural Youth Basketball for girls & boys grades 4-12. Program is designed for exercise, fun and social development. Team selections are scheduled for the second weekend in December. Practice starts
the following week. Games start in January. Standings are not kept and no tournament is held. This text is concise and to the point. Two days later, on August 13th, I received a “flyer” from Parks & Rec for school distribution. The flyer start dates for volleyball program are incorrect. The start dates in the flyer, 9/9-10/30. The start dates in the Parks & Rec brochure, 9/2-11/4. Which dates are correct? The brochure gets mailed to every resident in Calvert County and the flyer is being distributed to thousands of students? This is a huge blunder. The flyer gets distributed to the students on 9/2. If the program starts on 9/2, and flyer is distributed on same day, it’s too late. Even if the program starts on 9/9, the flyer is late. How do you get participants to sign up for a NEW program, if the dates are incorrect and program isn’t being promoted? There has been No Advertising to date. No mention in the local papers, Nothing. The lack of advertising, coupled with the incorrect start/end dates in the Parks & Rec Brochure and School Flyer, confusing description in Parks & Rec brochure, program only offered on Tuesday/Thursdays (most sport programs offer practices on Tues/Thurs or Mon/Wed nights) will surely kill this new program. As far as recruiting Volleyball Coaches, the only mention was in the Parks & Rec Brochure and that was for recruiting multiple Coaches. Based on everything that has happened to date, it appears Parks & Rec doesn’t want the volleyball program to be successful. Don’t get the girls, don’t get the Coaches, and don’t have a program. The pie has been cut the same way. Parks & Rec offer boys, 4 indoor sports: wrestling, boys’ intramurals basketball, boys’ county competitive basketball and now volleyball. Parks & Rec offer girls 2 indoor
sports: girls’ intramural basketball and now volleyball, except now, it’s a youth sport. Boys make up 66.6% of the indoor sports, while girls make up 33.3% of indoor sports. BOYS STILL HAVE TWICE THE NUMBER OF INDOOR SPORTS THAN GIRLS. Parks & Rec needs to be fair and equitable. The boys don’t need another indoor sport program, until the girls programs, equal the boys. This past spring, I contacted all the Middle School Volleyball Coaches to get the facts. There were 279 girls at last year’s Middle school Volleyball try-outs. Of the 279 girls who attended try-out, 31 volleyball teams, carrying a squad of 9 players, could be made. There were 175 Girls cut, and of those girls, 19 volleyball teams carrying a squad of 9 players could be made. Either way, there’s a definite interest in girls volleyball here in Calvert County. In closing, I spoke to Bernice Sandler, the God-Mother of Title IX. She says, “Girls do not have the same opportunities for participation in sports as do boys in Calvert County. This violates Title IX Education Amendment of 1972, which mandates no sex discrimination and requires equitable opportunities for boys and girls in all programs. Calvert County Schools have a responsibility to assure that organizations, such as Parks & Rec, using their facilities are providing equal opportunities for both boys and girls. To date, they are not.” As with many things in life, there is strength in numbers. I implore each of you to reach out to our Commissioners and demand that a GIRLS Parks & Rec Volleyball program is offered in the County. Commissioners may be reached via email commiss@ co.cal.md.us or by phone 410-535-2160. Very truly yours, Beth M. Bubser
Illegal Searches I had a candid conversation with my 20 year-old son this past weekend and he relayed to me a personal story which at first baffled me and then enraged me. My son
is an electrician’s apprentice and works for the Electrician’s Union. He is hard working and wakes up very early for a long drive to work. While driving to work on Route 4
near Prince Frederick at 5:30 am, he was pulled over by a state trooper for speeding. Yes, my son does tend to drive a bit too fast so he garnered no sympathy from me in that re-
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gard. What happened next was unbelievable. The trooper came to the window of my son’s car and said “I smell marijuana. Please step out of the car.” My son was flabbergasted and merely laughed at the notion. He was then surrounded by three other policemen and a search of his car began. The first officer then shined his flashlight up my son’s nose and stated “It looks like you’ve been snorting pills.” Again, disbelief from my son that this could be happening to him. After the search was concluded and no evidence of any type of drugs was found, he was issued a speeding ticket, released, and was subsequently late for work. My son does not smoke pot or do any drugs. So the idea of a police officer stating that he smelled marijuana is patently false and a downright lie stated so he could illegally search my son’s car. I realize we have a serious drug problem in Southern Maryland and I fully support the detention and prosecution of those that use and possess drugs but, to lie and violate a person’s civil liberties is abhorrent to me as it should be to any American citizen. What happened to “Serve and Protect”? I see an alarming trend in the US: the abuse of civil liberties. This
situation is apparently more common that I naively thought. I’ve read the local papers and I am starting to see a trend. Police briefs that say an officer pulls over a suspect and makes the same statement about detecting the odor of marijuana. Obviously, the ones that make the paper ended up with the discovery of drugs. How many times has this statement been used where there is no evidence of drugs? Apparently, it happens all the time. I respect the police officers for what they do and they often put themselves in harm’s way. Very often, they are there when we need them and provide a great service but, they need to step back and read the Constitution and enforce it to the letter and the intent. I spoke to an attorney about a law suit and was advised that we would certainly lose as the officer would be sworn in and would lie on the stand. Everyone believes a police officer! Until this illegal practice stops, we are all living in state where the police have their own agenda and your civil rights are secondary. Scott Lawrence Park Hall
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Campaigns Are Coming By Susan Shaw Calvert County Commissioner, District 2 Have you heard all the controversy regarding the CaAs I write this column, Labor Day is officially over. Now the Fall campaign season begins to heat up. You will see more highway signs and more yard signs. You will be invited to more “meet and greets.” You will see more political hopefuls at the Fall events such as the Commission for Women Networking Luncheon on Sept. 3rd. , the United Way Day of Caring on Sept. 10th., , the Annual SMECO meeting on Sept. 10th, the CAASA On Track to Recovery Event on Sept. 13th, the Sheriff’s Department Open House on Sept. 13th, the Affair at Point Farm on Sept. 13th , the Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Sept. 20th, the Miss Tranquility and Lord Calvert Contest on Sept. 21st , the County Fair (Sept. 24-28), the North Beach Harvest Fest on October 4th , the Tea in the Garden at Point Farm on Oct. 5th, PRAD, which is Patuxent River Appreciation Days from Oct. 10th to 12th, the Lower Marlboro Freedom Day on Oct. 11th, the Concerned Black Women Annual Gala on Oct. 11th, the 100th Anniversary of University Extension on Oct. 21st & 22nd, Halloween in the Ann Marie Sculpture Garden on Oct. 25th, the Calvert Library Foundation 2nd Annual Art Auction on Oct. 25th, and MANY more. Of course, I know that all of these events and more are on the readers’ calendars, right? Meanwhile, local organizations have been busy sending out candidate questionnaires, while candidates have been busy answering the many questionnaires. Those tend to be in preparation for candidate forums, or posted on websites. The next candidate forum is sponsored by the Calvert County Farm Bureau on Sept. 15th. Another one will be at Greater Mount Zion Church on Oct. 26th, and look for the League of Women Voters Candidate Forums in October. “Meets and Greets” are sometimes avoided by citizens who fear they will be asked to contribute. Of course,
campaigns run on contributions, as we all know. However, tute for meeting that person eye-to-eye or talking to their most candidates would be pleased if you just attended to friends and family members who are committed to their get to know them a little better. Only a candidate who has candidacy. Social media is a new factor in campaigns. I something to hide or avoid, like a criminal record, does not suspect that it can play an important role—either for or welcome the opportunity to aid you in becoming a more against a candidate—but I do NOT believe that campaigns informed voter. I made close friends from people I met at can be won or lost on social media, as some candidates meets and greets or coffees or brunches. I wouldn’t expect have attempted to do. In the larger jurisdictions or for you to vote for a candidate with whom you were unim- Congressional or statewide races, candidates often employ pressed after attending a function where you got to see the social media managers, who create a canned presence for candidate respond to unrehearsed questions. Please con- the candidate. sider going when you are invited. It can all be overwhelming for a candidate. RunI hear all the grumbling, too, about campaign signs ning a campaign may require different skills from those littering the landscape. However, they serve a purpose and required to fulfill the elected role. Some excellent camare part of our Democratic system of outreach. Hopefully, paigners have been less than stellar Commissioners, while you won’t just vote on name recognition alone, but see- some ackward campaigners have become excellent Coming the name may remind you to look that candidate up missioners. Mounting a campaign is like creating a small on the internet, attend a tea to get to know him/her better, business and then selling your business product, which in or think about his/her positions. I am extremely annoyed a campaign is yourself and your ideas, to the public. Bewhen losing candidates do not follow the law about remov- ing a County Commissioner requires wisdom, patience, ing campaign signs within 10 days following the election. openness to learning and new ways of thinking and doing, Additionally, getting the word out about anything, with the analytical ability, decision-making skills, negotiation and exception of a scandal, in Calvert County is hard. We do mediation skills, the ability to compromise when that is not have one overarching media, but rather we watch dif- the only possible solution, a very thick skin, and courage. ferent stations, we read different publications, we listen to Please become an informed voter and learn as much about different venues, but we all travel the same roads. the candidates, their characters, and their platforms as you Campaigns do run on contributions. Campaigns are can! costly, especially if the candidate has to achieve name recognition or has to overcome some negative name recognition. However, money alone has never won a campaign in Calvert County—and I hope it won’t. The voters are too savvy for that. We are suspicious of anyone who spends more than the job pays over the 4 year cycle. We can tell when someone is trying to substitute spending for the time-consuming, tiring, feet-killing of going door-to-door and meeting us in the community at events, at our churches, at PTA meetings, and on the street, such as at the North Beach Farmer’s Market. A good website can give us a lot of informa46924 Shangri-La Drive tion ABOUT a candidate, but there is no substiSarah Rushing
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From my Backyard to our Bay A Calvert County Resident’s Guide to Improving Our Environment and Drinking Water
Forest Stewardship From My Backyard to Our Bay is a small but powerful booklet that was first developed by the Baltimore Soil Conservation District. From there, several counties republished a version tailored to their county resources. Calvert County’s booklet was developed by the Citizens Green Team. FREE COPIES can be obtained at Annmarie Gardens, at local libraries, or downloaded at calvertgreenexpo.org. If the 17.5 million residents who live in the Chesapeake Bay watershed area read this booklet, and took to heart its suggestions and best practices, the Chesapeake Bay would see a dramatic increase in health.
Forestland is important to the overall health of the Chesapeake Bay. Forests provide several layers, from the canopy to the forest floor, that act as filters. They improve water quality, reduce sedimentation, remove nutrients and regulate stream flow during storms. Maryland’s 2.5 million acres of forest, most of which are privately owned, cover approximately 39% of the state’s land area. Calvert County’s land area is about 47% forested, and has more than 190 miles of shoreline. Wooded buffers along these shorelines are critical to improving Bay health. Acre for acre, forested lands produced the least amount of runoff and pollution. The County occupies a forest transitional zone, where the dominant tree species vary from oak/hickory to tulip poplar to sweet gum/red maple and loblolly/ Virginia pine. Forests can be harvested on a sustainable basis for materials, including structural lumber, crates, shelving and furniture, flooring, mulch, and pulp for paper. Forests can, in most
County residents with questions about woodland stewardship and management, as well as timber harvesting, should contact their local DNR forester or a consultant forester. The State of Maryland maintains a database of private Licensed Professional Foresters (LPFs), who work cooperatively with the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Forest Service to assist landowners with implementation of timber harvests. Lists of LPFs can be found at the DNR Web site below.
cases, provide these products while also maintaining and even enhancing wildlife habitat, recreational activities, and soil conservation. Timber harvests are closely monitored by a partnership of agencies, including the Calvert Soil Conservation District, the Calvert County Department of Planning & Zoning and the Maryland Department of the Environment.
Where to get help with... FOREST STEWARDSHIP QUESTIONS • Maryland Dept. of Natural Resources – dnr.maryland.gov/forests • Calvert Co. Forestry Board – calvertforestry.org • Maryland Association of Forest Conservancy District Boards – marylandforestryboards.org • University of Maryland Extension – extension.umd.edu/woodland
This is the tenth in a series of articles that Mary Ann Scott (maryann.scott58@yahoo.com) has adapted from From My Backyard to Our Bay in the hopes of increasing awareness of this powerful booklet that could do so much to help the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. Be sure to look for the next article in next week’s Calvert Gazette!
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Today, the American Chestnut Land Trust protects over 3,000 acres of wetlands, forest and farmland in Calvert County. Visit their website at: www. http://acltweb.org and then visit the pristine environment of Parkers Creek that looks much the same today as it did 400 years ago when Captain John Smith explored the Chesapeake Bay.
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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.
June Beatrice “Miss June” Welch, 86
Veronica Marie “Ronnie” Moxon, 96
June Beatrice “Miss June” Welch, 86, of Lothian passed away on Friday, Aug. 22, with her family by her side. She was born on June 7, 1928, to Charles H. and Virgie (Wetzel) Smith, Sr. in Finksburg, Md., where she and her siblings were raised. She moved to Southern Maryland when her children were young and married Wilson Thompson. June worked at Marshall Hall Amusement Park in Bryans Road, Md., then with the Prince Georges School System in Indian Head, Md. She then went to work for J. C. Penney as a stockroom clerk. In 1979, she married Laurence Welch. She was a member of the Baden Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary and the Moose Lodge in College Park. June was a hard worker and a very busy woman, but she also enjoyed life to the fullest. She loved working in her garden, listening to blue grass and country music, doing word puzzles, eating seafood and coloring in the color books with her grandchildren. She was an animal lover and a fan of WWE. While June could be counted on to give her opinion when asked, she was also a very sweet, caring and loving person. Her family and friends were the center of her life and she was always there for them. June is the beloved wife of the late Laurence Welch who passed away in 1997. She is the loving mother of Barbara Violett, Faye Beverage, Ronald and Michael Thompson and the late James Trout. She is the sister of Clarence Smith, the grandmother of 10 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and the step-mother of two. She is also survived by a host of other family and friends. Family invited friends to Lee Funeral Home Calvert, 8200 Jennifer Lane, Owings, Md. 20736 on Thursday, Aug. 28, from 3 to 5 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m., where funeral services were held on Friday, Aug. 29, at 10 a.m. Interment was at Lakeview Memorial Park in Sykesville, Md. at 1 p.m.
Veronica Marie “Ronnie” Moxon, 96, of Solomons passed away peacefully on Aug. 27 at Asbury Health Care Center in Solomons, Md. She was preceded in death by her husband, George W. Moxon, Colonel USAF Retired. Ronnie was born in Cambridge, Mass. on Feb. 12, 1918, the daughter of Willam and Catherine McCusker. After graduating from high school she attended Burdett School of Business. Her last employment was with Woodwaro and Lothrop in downtown Washington, D.C. Ronnie traveled extensively during her husbands military career. She was always full of stories and memories which she loved to share. While in Colorado Springs, Colo., she was a Grey Lady with the Red Cross, taking injured inpatient military personnel to boxing matches and other activites. She loved the ocean and enjoyed years living at Bethany Beach, Del. She was an avid bridge player and enjoyed duplicate bridge parties. She was a communicant of Our Lady Star of the Sea in Solomons, Md. She is survived by her three children: Joann Slack (Terry) of Centerville, Mass.; George W. Moxon II (Valentina) of Hudson, Ohio and John L. Moxon (Bonnie) of Lake Ridge, Va.; 9 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. She also leaves behind a sister, Joan Hamilton and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a grandson, Jonathan Moxon. A viewing was held Wednesday, Sept. 3 at Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., 20 American Lane, Lusby, Md., from 1 to 5 p.m. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, 90 Alexander Lane, Solomons, Md. on Thursday, Sept. 4 at 11 a.m. Burial will be private at Arlington National Cemetery. In lieu of flowes, donations may be made to Wounded Warriors Project, P.O. Box 758541, Topeka, Kan., 66675-8541. For more information or to leave condolences, please visit www. rauschfuneralhomes.com.
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Richard Wayne Paul, 33 Richard Wayne Paul, 33, of Mechanicsville passed away Aug. 16, at his residence. Born July 6, 1981 in Baltimore, Md., he was the son of William Edward and Shirley Paul. Richard attended Westminster High School in Westminster, Md. He worked as a painter and flooring installer. He enjoyed motor cross, four wheel racing and was an avid Ravens fan. In addition to his parents, Richard is survived by his brother Thomas Harold Paul. He is preceded in death by his grandparents. Family received friends on Friday, Aug. 22, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 16566 Three Notch Road, Ridge, Md. 20680. A funeral service followed with the Reverend Peter Giovanoni officiating. Interment was held at the church cemetery. Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.
Louis Herbert Meisel, 79 Louis Herbert Meisel, 79, of California, previously residing in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. and Mt. Clemens, Mich., passed away Aug. 4, surrounded by his loving family. Born Sept. 18, 1934 in Chicago, Ill., he was the son of the late William Meisel and Dorothy Newman Meisel. Lou moved from Chicago, Ill. to Detroit, Mich. at a young age. He graduated from Central High School in 1951. In his youth he enjoyed playing the drums and played in a band throughout high school and afterward. He was also an avid bowler as a young adult. He attended college at Wayne State University and later at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University. On Nov. 5, 1955, he married his beloved wife, Mary Ann Black in Dearborn, Mich. Together they celebrated 58 wonderful years together. He was an accomplished photographer having worked
at the Detroit Free Press and later in public relations for Michigan Bell Telephone Company. After 30 years of dedicated service at the phone company and moving up through different departments, he retired in 1988 as a staff supervisor. In his post retirement years, he continued his love of aviation working for Chrysler Pentastar. Lou honorably served in the Naval Air Reserve in Grosse Ile, Mich. from 1953 to 1960. Lou was a lifetime member of the Masons having joined the Mt. Clemens Lodge No. 6 F&AM on Nov. 11, 1959. He was coroneted a 33 degree Mason, Sovereign Grand Inspector General and Honorary Member of Supreme Council, NMJ on Sept. 28, 1983. He served as both a Thrice Potent Master in the Detroit Lodge of Perfection in 1980 and Commander-in-Chief for the Detroit Consistory in 1986. He was also a member of the Detroit Court #28 Royal Order of Jesters, joining in 1985. He was active with the Detroit Moslem Shriners doing Public Relations for many years supporting the Shrine Circus in Detroit. In addition to his beloved wife Mary Ann, Lou is survived by his children, Lori Meisel Paolino of Colleyville, Texas, Donna Dorton of California, Md., Dr. Ron Meisel of Utica, Mich. and Janice Pruett (Art) of Leonardtown, Md.; his sister, Sandra McGrath, niece Ann McGrath and eight grandchildren, Jonathan Paolino, Lauren Paolino, Kristin Paolino, Carolyn Paolino, Stephen Dorton, Abigail Meisel, Lindsey Meisel and Julia Meisel. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, Aug. 30 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Autumn Assisted Living located at 23185 Milestone Way, California, Md. 20619. A Masonic Memorial Service will be held in Michigan at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Shriners Hospital for Children, Office of Development, 2900 Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, Fla. 33607 or Scottish Rite Valley of Detroit Charitable and Educational Foundation, 907 Monroe St., Dearborn, Mich. 48124-2309. Condolences may be made at www. brinsfieldfuneral.com Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, Md.
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SENIOR LIVING
Focus Groups Meet with Program Manager Keri Lipperini to discuss the programs, nutrition and trips you would like to see in 2015. Meetings will be held at 12:30 p.m.: Calvert Pines, Wednesday, September 10; Southern Pines, Thursday, September 11; North Beach, Tuesday, September 16. Please note that the input for nutrition changes will not be seen until the menus of Spring 2015. Calvert County Fair Senior Day Senior Day at the fair is Thursday, September 25. Enjoy the Red Hat Parade, Elvis, crowning of the senior King and Queen, Bingo, and free hot dogs! Fair gates will open at 9 a.m. Buildings will be open, vendors and food available, and animals on display. The carnival rides will not be operating during the day. Transportation is on your own. Call the Transportation Office at 410-535-4268 or 410-535-4510 if you need transportation. Christmas in April Christmas in April* Calvert County, Inc., will be accepting applications through September 30, 2014. This volunteer, nonprofit group makes home repairs and renovations on the last Saturday in April 2015 for low-income homeowners who are living in their home in Calvert County. Applications are available at senior centers, libraries, churches, or online at www.christmasinaprilcalvertcounty.org. Call Christmas in April at 410-535-9044 to request an application be mailed to you, for more information, or to learn how you can volunteer. If you wish to refer someone other than yourself, obtain that homeowner’s consent first. Calvert Pines Senior Center (CPSC) Calvert Pines Senior Council will be holding a Yard Sale, Thursday, September 11 and Friday, September 12, 9 a.m. – noon. All proceeds benefit programs and events at Calvert Pines Senior Center. Join a good old fashioned Spelling Bee, Thursday, September 11, 1 p.m. North Beach Senior Center (NBSC) Strengthen your core with a Balance Awareness Core Exercise class, Tuesday, September 9, 10:30 a.m. Suzanne Janney will instruct a two hour Make and Take Acrylic Painting class, complete with canvas and paints, Thursday, September 18, 10 a.m. Fee: $25. Pre-register by September 11. Southern Pines Senior Center (SPSC) Calvert Hospice will offer a support program, Tuesday, September 9, 1 p.m. for those whose lives were touched by September 11. Also learn how hospice can help provide comfort for a terminally ill loved one. Join the Drop-In Watercolor class, Thursday, September 11, 12:30 p.m. Contact the senior center for more information. 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, September 8 Swedish Meatballs, Noodles, Salad, Wheat Dinner Roll, Beets, Tangerine Tuesday, September 9 Oven Roasted Boneless Chicken Breast with Spinach, Red Potatoes, Wheat Bread, Green Grapes, Juice Wednesday, September 10 Meat Lasagna, Caesar Salad, Italian Bread, Pineapple, Juice Thursday, September 11 Turkey and Cheese Sandwich, Tomato Soup, Pasta Salad, Apple Friday, September 12 Pork Chop with Gravy, Spiced Apple Ring, Sweet Potato, Whole Wheat Bread, Green Beans, Mandarin Oranges
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Solomons Plein Air Festival, Sept.17 through Sept. 21 Solomons Island sets the stage as twenty five nationally recognized artists from nine different states paint the beautiful sights of Calvert County in the Solomons Plein Air Festival 2014, presented by Avian Engineering and hosted by Carmen’s Gallery. This year’s painting competition takes place in Solomons Sept. 17-21. Juried artists from Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Virginia capture scenes in and around Solomons while visitors can enjoy watching the artists at work. Finished paintings will be on display and available for purchase at the “Affaire of the Arts” at carmen’s gallery on Saturday, Sept. 20. Art sales continue through Sunday, Sept.21. The plein air festival raises money to help support a CSM art scholarship, the SBA’s July 4 Fireworks in Solomons, P.A.W.S., Sophia’s Oasis for Equines and HeartFELT (feeding empty little tummies). The judge of this year’s event is the esteemed editor of Plein Air Magazine, M. Stephen Doherty. An artist himself, Doherty plans to paint alongside the competition artists during the week before choosing the winning paintings on Saturday. 2014 Juried artists include Lissa Abrams, Ann Crostic (winner, Artists Choice, 2013), Tim Kelly (First Place, 2013), Crystal Moll and Duane Sabiston of Baltimore, Md., Bruno Baran of Nottingham, Md., Kevin Beck of Boone, NC, Brenda Belfield, Luc Herbots, Greg Johannesen and Mimi Little of Port Republic, Md., Lee Boynton of Annapolis, Md., Karyn Dingledine of Charlottesville, Va., Wesley James Drake (winner, Best of Show, 2012) of Chi-
cago, Il., Peter Emerson of Lewisberry, Pa., Ray Ewing (winner, Best of Show, 2013) of Swan Point, Md., Stephan Giannini of Rockland, ME, Luo Hong and Mick McAndrews of Downingtown, Pa., Debra Howard of Crisfield, Md., George Netherton of St. Simons Island, Ga., Carole Pierson of Townsend, Va., Barbara Stepura of White Plains, Md., Catherine Whitehead of Glen Gardner, NJ, and Dennis Young of New Castle, De. The 2014 Solomons Plein Air Festival is presented by Avian Engineering, LLC and hosted by carmen’s gallery. Other sponsors of the event are S.M.E.C.O., Team Hyundai of Southern Maryland, Metrocast Cable, The Solomons Business Association, the Ruddy Duck Brewery & Canard’s Catering, the Harbours at Solomons Island, Calvert Marina, Bill Chambers and Cindy Morgan, Elizabeth Oliver-Farrow, Barefoot Graphics, the Striped Rock and Kingfishers restaurants in addition to many individual contributors. Be sure to visit the web page now and throughout the Festival at www.solomonspleinair.com/. This year we will be tracking the artists’ journeys throughout Calvert County, and you can follow their progress on Facebook and Twitter
Luau for Hospice a Great Success
Broomes Island may be 4800 miles from Hawaii, but that didn’t stop attendees from enjoying the second annual Luau for Hospice! Over 100 guests dined on delicious food and danced to live music provided by the Nightlife Band at the scenic Stoney’s Broomes Island all while raising nearly $40,000 for Calvert Hospice. “Tonight, I am Brenda Laughhunn, Calvert Hospice Executive Director proud to say for our second year we share the (right) with John Stone, Jr. and his wife Lauren. aloha spirit, not only as Rene Cunningham and husband Gerry Van a community, but affirm- De Velde In addition to the dining and dancing, a ing that every breath of lantern release ceremony was held to honor life is vibrant, worthy lost loved ones and to remind everyone of of respect and attention, even right down to our very last. And that is why we the HELP... HOPE…and HEALING that Calvert have Calvert Hospice. That is why we “do” hospice. Hospice provides the community. The Luau for Hospice is an annual event, so be It is also why we boldly ask for your help,” said Calvert Hospice Executive Director Brenda Laughhunn sure to mark your calendar for Aug. 13, 2015! For more information about Calvert Hospice in her remarks. Hosted by Jeannie and Phillip Stone, the Luau programs and services call 410.535.0892 or visit for Hospice has quickly become a tremendously www.calverthospice.org. successful event. “We are so pleased to be able to host this fundraiser for Calvert Hospice. When we needed them they were there to support our family every step of the way,” said Jeannie Stone.
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Presenting the professionals' favorite properties on the market. Featured Homes of the Week
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Charlie Daniels to Headline at the Southern Fried Music Festival this Weekend “I’ve lived a storybook life,” said Charlie Daniels of his years on the road as a musician. Daniels has been touring since the 1950s with The Charlie Daniels Band, and he has no intention of stopping any time soon. “That’s the big joy in my life,” Daniels said. The Charlie Daniels Band will be headlining at the Southern Fried Music Festival on Sept. 6. When asked what the highlight of his career is, he said he couldn’t just pick one. The whole road so far has been a high point. “God’s given me the desires of my heart,” he said. He said he has had so many dreams come true, including playing at the Grand Ole Opry several times, and he feels blessed every night he can stand on stage and play music. In their most recent album, The Charlie Daniel’s Band paid homage to Bob Dylan with their latest album, “Off the Grid - Doin’ It Dylan.” When the band decided to record an acoustic album, Daniels said he could think of no better inspiration than “the bottomless fountain of Bob Dylan.”
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A Storybook Life
By Sarah Miller Staff Writer
Thursday, September 4, 2014
The band will play some of the songs from the new album, but Daniels said they will play all the crowd favorites too, such as “Long Haired Country Boy” and “Simple Man.” The band’s signature song, the one that always gets the best crowd reaction, is “The Devil Went Down to Georgia,” Daniels said. Daniels believes he has not yet had the perfect performance, and looks forward to seeing how every night will go. He always give it his all, but there is always a way to improve on the night before, he said. “It’s a wonderful way to live.” After so many years on the road, Daniels said the tour runs like a well-oiled machine. “Traveling is second nature to me,” Daniels said. “I’ve got people that know what they’re doing,” This is not Daniels’s first time in Southern Maryland. He remembers a concert at Naval Air Station Patuxent River nearly 40 years ago, and he is pleased to come back to the area. For more information, or to purchase tickets for the upcoming Southern Fried Music Festival, headlined by The Charlie Daniels Band, visit www.summerseat.org. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
Thursday, Sept. 4 Swamp Candy Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 8 p.m. Piranhas Acoustic Ruddy Duck Seafood and Alehouse (16810 Piney Point Road, Piney Point) – 7:30 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 5 Big Money Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 8:30 p.m. Joe Parsons Ruddy Duck Seafood and Alehouse (16810 Piney Point Road, Piney Point) – 8 p.m. IMPACT Back Road Inn (22094 Newtowne Neck Road, Compton) – 8 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 6 The Craze Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 8:30 p.m. Karaoke California Applebee’s (45480 Miramar Way, California) – 9 p.m. Redwine Jazz Trio Westlawn Inn (9200 Chesapeake Avenue, North Beach) – 7:30 p.m. 15 Strings Morris Point Restaurant (38869 Morris Point Road, Abell) – 6 to 9 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 7 Spoon Creek Hill’s Country Store (29933 Point Lookout Road, Helen) – 2 to 6 p.m. Charlie Thompson Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 3 p.m.
Monday, Sept. 8 Karaoke Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 8:30 p.m. Team Trivia Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 7 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 9 Open Mic Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 8:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 10 Wolf’s Blues Jam Londontowne Pub (726 Londontowne Road, Edgewater) – 7:30 p.m. Open Mic Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 7 p.m. Team Trivia Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 6 p.m.
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Library Events Thursday, Sept. 4
Saturday, Sept. 6
• Calvert Conversations Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach – 10 to 11 a.m. Meet new friends, hear old stories OR meet old friends, hear new stories on local history in a relaxed, fun atmosphere! 410-257-2411
• Garden Smarter: Planting for the Butterfly Community Resources Building, 30 Duke Street, Prince Frederick – 10 to 11:30 a.m. Invite butterflies into your garden by learning about the important plants that provide the food and necessary habitat that will attract them. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862
• 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
• Brain Games: Mahjongg, Scrabble & more Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 12 to 3 p.m. Want to learn Mahjongg? Hope to make your Scrabble skills killer? Games are a great way to keep your brain sharp while having fun! Join us! 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862
• Code Name 4-5-6 Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach – 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. For 4th-6th grade eyes only! 4th – 6th grade students are invited to this series of events which uses plenty of hands-on activities to have fun with reading! Each month we will explore a new theme and introduce a great chapter book on the topic. No advanced preparation is needed and a snack will be provided. This month’s topic: Walk Like an Egyptian. Please register. 410-257-2411
• Monday Morning Movies & More Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 10 to 11 a.m. Bring the little ones for a movie and a story! 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862
• Citizen Scientist: Labels in our Lives Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 7 to 8:30 p.m. Do you wonder if it’s safe that you wash your dishes in tetrasodium glutamate diacetate? And what is that stuff in your coffee sweetener? Join environmental scientist, Jenna Luek, to learn how to understand the ingredient list on home products and food items. Please register. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862
Friday, Sept. 5 • Nonprofit Sustainability Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Nonprofit sustainability means more than just generating enough money to keep our organization afloat. In this class we will begin with the definition of nonprofit sustainability, and then we will cover each of the four key elements that contribute to long-term sustainability for an organization. Learn what you can do to increase your organization’s competitiveness and strengthen its financial health in the current economic climate. Topics covered include: Understanding what nonprofit sustainability means; Key elements of nonprofit sustainability; Tips on how to develop them in your organization. Registration is required. Please contact Cathey Moffatt-Bush or Robbie McGaughran at 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862 to register. • 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
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• Lego Mania Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 6:30 to 7:30 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. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862 • Evening Storytime Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. Family storytime for preschoolers. Program includes books, songs and flannelboard stories. Please register. 410-326-5289 • Book Discussion Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach – 7 to 8:30 p.m. Present-day America. It is a story of loss and obsession, survival and self-invention, and the enormous power of a small painting, The Goldfinch, painted in 1654. Join other book group participants who also love to read and discuss! 410-257-2411
Tuesday, Sept. 9 • Board of Library Trustees Meeting Calvert Library Fairview Branch, Rt. 4 and Chaneyville Road, Owings – 2 to 4 p.m. Calvert Library Board of Trustees monthly meeting. 410-257-2101 • Elder Care Series: Alzheimer’s Planning in the Early Stages Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 7 to 8:30 p.m. Learn about the signs of Alzheimer’s, how to talk to your parents about their wishes before they lose judgment on topics such as power of attorney, living will, co-signing on accounts, passwords, medication records, etc. Presenters: Lee Ann Stedman & Lyn Striegel. 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, Sept. 10 • Brain Games: Mahjongg, Scrabble & more
Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 10 a.m. to 1 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 • PlayTime Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 10:20 to 10:50 p.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 • JobSource Mobile Career Center Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 1 to 4 p.m. Stop by to get job counseling, resume help, search for jobs and get connected with Southern Maryland JobSource. This 38’ mobile center features 11 computer workstations, smart board instructional technology, satellite internet access, exterior audio visual and broadcasting capabilities; state of the art workforce applications and connectivity for wireless mobile device access. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862 • Memoirs & Creative Writing Workshop Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 2 to 3:30 p.m. Join author and editor Elisavietta Ritchie as she encourages the art of creative memoir writing. Bring 12 double-spaced copies of your piece of memoir, 500-800 words, to work on and share with the group. Theme: Immigration and Family Stories. This workshop is part of Maryland’s statewide community reading program, One Maryland One Book, a program of the Maryland Humanities Council. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862
Thursday, Sept. 11 • Theater Thursdays Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 10 to 11 a.m. Bring little ones for a movie and a story. 410-326-5289 • Lego Mania Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach – 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. For kids from kindergarten to 5th grade. 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. This month’s theme: Rescue Heroes. Please register. 410-257-2411 • Family Night Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 7 to 8 p.m. Bring the family for a fantastic evening out with books. Each month we will explore a new title through fun filled activities and crafts. Please register. 410-326-5289
Friday, Sept. 12 • 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, Sept. 13 • Friends of the Library Gently Used Book Sale Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Great selection of used books at low prices. Sidewalk sale, weather permitting. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862
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Dutch Networking Luncheon Mamma Lucia Italian Restaurant, 862 Costley Way, Prince Frederick — Noon Join us for a lunch time event sponsored by Calvert County Commission for Women. Come share your future programs/activities. Bring your business cards. The Commission is the County’s volunteer agency charged with developing opportunities for women, eliminating barriers that prevent women from realizing their full potential and giving recognition to the contributions of women in Calvert County. Call 410-286-7113 for more information.
Non-Profit Sustainability Workshop Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick — 10 a.m. to noon Pat Pascal of the Foundation Center, Washington, D.C. will present a two-hour workshop on organization sustainability for a non-profit organization. In this class, we will define nonprofit sustainability, and then we will cover each of the four key elements that contribute to longterm sustainability for an organization. Learn what you can do to increase your organization’s competitiveness and strengthen its financial health in the current economic climate. Space is limited. Registration required — contact Cathey Moffatt-Bush or Robbie McGaughran at 410-535-0291.
Beginner Line Dance Lessons Hotel Charles, 15100 Burnt Store Road, Hughesville — 7 p.m. The Boot Scooters of Southern Maryland offer free beginner Line Dance Lessons every Wednesday night. Guests may stay and watch, or even participate in, the more advanced practice session that follows the beginner lessons. Anyone interested in obtaining more information about these lessons can contact us through the Boot Scooters of Southern Maryland website at: www.bootscootersofsomd.blogspot.com. SMAS Monthly Meeting La Plata Volunteer Fire Department-Charles County, 911 Washington Avenue, La Plata — 7:30 p.m. Guest Speaker: Kerry Wixted, Maryland DNR Wildlife & Heritage Service Come join the Southern Maryland Audubon Society for a presentation on 31 unique Natural Areas of Maryland, including 8 located in the southern region. Learn about their amazing ecosystems, rare species inhabitants, natural features and geological formations including ancient maritime forests. Join us early at 7 p.m. for refreshments and mingling. For more information, call Nancy Megas at 240-377-6024.
Thursday, Sept. 4 Hogan-Rutherford Fundraiser The Lighthouse Restaurant & Dock Bar, 14636 Solomons Island Road, Solomons — 6 to 8 p.m. Join the Calvert County Republic Party for the Hogan Rutherford Fundraiser. For more information, visit www.hoganvictory. com/solomonsisland.
Bathing Beauties & Muscle Cars The Bayside History Museum, 4025 4th Street, North Beach — 2 p.m. Discover the history of bathing suits and cars from the year 1900 to today. Play some games with a take-home fashion doll or a tiny take-home muscle car! Ages 3-5, children must be accompanied by an adult. $5/child for supplies. Registration is required. For more information or to register, contact 301-855-4028/ 410-610-5970 or baysidechildrensprograms@ hotmail.com. American Legion Dinner American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206, Lower Level Dining Hall, 3330 Chesapeake Beach Road, Chesapeake Beach — 5:30 to 7 p.m. Master Chef Jack’s World-Famous Baked Chicken With all the Trimmings and Beverage for only $10. Public warmly welcomed. For more information, call 301-855-6466 or visit www.ALpost206.org. Learn to Square Dance Open House Southern Community Center, 20 Appeal Lane, Lusby — 7 p.m. Aqua Squares invites families, singles, or couples to try out square dancing on Friday, Sept. 5 and Friday, Sept. 12. Lessons begin Sept. 19. No registration is required. For more information call Kal Weller at 410-326-0013 or Sandy Smith at 301-373-4324. You may also email www.aquasquaresclub@yahoo.com or visit www.aquasquaredancers.org.
Saturday, Sept. 6
SMYChoir Open Rehearsal Hollywood United Methodist Church, 24422 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood — 6:30 to 8 p.m. The Southern Maryland Youth Choir is having an open rehearsal. All interested singers grades 2 through 8 who are considering auditioning are strongly encouraged to attend. Choirs directs are Laurel Dietz (elementary choir) or St. Mary’s Counrt and Lori Beth Sink (middle school choir) of Calvert County. For more information, please contact Krystal McCoy at 609-915-2644 or email smychoir@gmail.com.
SMAS Field Trip Calvert Cliffs State Park, 10540 HG Trueman Road, Lusby — 8 a.m. to noon Join the Southern Maryland Audubon Society on a 3 mile trip on trails through a wooded habitat and along a creek when neo-tropical migrants should be near their peak and warblers, tanagers grosbeaks and other songbirds may be spotted. The trip will be lead by Tyler Bell. ake Rt. 2/4 South of Prince Frederick approximately 14 miles and follow signs to the park and meet up in the parking lot. Facilities available; park fee. RSVP to Tyler at 301-862-4623 or jtylerbell@yahoo.com.
Citizens Scientists Calvert Library, 850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick — 7 p.m. Environmental scientist, Jenna Luek, will present two interactive workshops on scientific themes that impact us in our daily lives. The session for this date will be Labels in our Lives. Luek will talk about the periodic table and explain how to interpret the ingredients list on household products and processed food items. So if you wonder if it’s safe to wash your dishes in tetrasodium glutamate diacetate or if you are curious about that stuff in your coffee sweetener, you should be sure to attend. For more information, call 410-535-0291.
Diversity Workshop: Seeing the Face of God in Others All Saints Episcopal Church, 100 Lower Marlboro Road, Sunderland — 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please join us ad we gather for a weekend of conversation and guided learning with the purpose of building a stronger community across divides of race and class. The workshop will be held Saturday, Sept. 6 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and will continue on Sunday, Sept. 7 from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Particpants must be available for both days. There is a $15 registration fee that includes all needed materials and lunch, Space is limited. Please register before Aug. 31 This workshop is sponsored by TRUST in partnership with
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Community Events the Community Mediation Center of Calvert (CMCC). For more information, call, 410-2576306, visit www.trustcalco.com or visit us on Facebook: TRUSTSoMD. Kite Day Calvert Marine Museum, Glascock Field, 14200 Solomons Island Road, Solomons — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Celebrate the end of summer at the Calvert Marine Museum’s annual Solomons Island Kite Day! Kite flying is in Glascock field across from the museum. Visitors can hone their flying skills and learn fancy maneuvers from the expertise of the Wings Over Washington Kite Club. Expert kiters will give demonstrations on super kites, and offer flying lessons. Bring your own kite, or make one at the museum. Kite kits will be on sale for $5 each, cash only. Kite Day is supported by Roy Rogers of Solomons, Papa John’s Pizza and Lighthouse Market Place. Admission to the kite flying activity is free and open to the public. General museum admission applies for visitation to the exhibition gallery. For more information, call 410-326-2042. Afternoon Workshops Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Road, Solomons — 2 to 4 p.m. Come participate in workshops such as: Scottish Fiddle Tune Teach-in by Andrew Dodds; Songs of the Supernatural from the Celtic Tradition by Stephen Winick; Writing New Celtic Songs that Sound Old by Jennifer Cutting, and DADGAD Open Tuning: Guitar for Celtic Song and Tune Accompaniment by Lisa Moscatiello. To register for workshops and to buy tickets, visit www.cssm.org or call 301-375-0534. Tickets are $30 at the door. (discounts available online) Live Music Morris Point Restaurant, 38869 Morris Point Road, Abell — 6 to 9 p.m. Come enjoy a meal to the music of 15 Strings! For more information, call 301-769-2500. CSSM Presents Ocean Quartet Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Road, Solomons — 7 p.m. Celtic Society of Southern Maryland is pleased to present Ocean Quartet (Jennifer Cutting, electric keyboard and accordians; Stephen Winick, vocals; Lisa Moscatiello, vocals; and Andrew Dodds, Scottish fiddle) - Nominated by the Washington Area Music Association for “Best Traditional Folk Group.” This Celtic Music for Ancient Moderns is sure to have guests dancing to the beat of electric jigs and reels.
Sunday, Sept. 7 Kontra Car Show Calvert County Fairgrounds, 140 Calvert Fair Drive, Barstow — 8 a.m. Join us for a car show! Judging is at 2 p.m. Tickets, $20 per vehicle. $5 for walkins. Call John Mohler at 443-968-0502 for more information. Chesapeake Community Chorus Practice Huntingtown United Methodist Church, 4020 Hunting Creek Road, Huntingtown — 4 to 6 p.m. The Chesapeake Community Chorus will have a practice session. This choir is an all-volunteer chorus that performs concerts to benefit charities in Calvert County. We are looking to add new singers to the chorus. No auditions are required. Contact Larry Brown, Director, at 301-855-7477 or email lbrown9601@verizon.net.
Monday, Sept. 8 Lego Mania Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick — 6:30 to 7:30 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. For more information, call 410-535-0291 or 301855-1862 or visit www.calvertlibrary.info. Republican Men’s Club Meeting Elks Lodge, 1015 Dares Beach Road, Prince Frederick — 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Join the Calvert Republic Men’s Club for a meeting. For more information, call 410-535-9100 or email calvertgop.hq@calvertgop.org
Tuesday, Sept. 9 Sea Squirts Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Road, Solomons — 10:30 to 11 a.m. What Does the Fish Say? Free dropin program for toddlers 18 months to three years and their caregivers. For more information, call 410-326-2042. Casual Tex-Mex Dinner American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206, Lower Level Dining Hall, 3330 Chesapeake Beach Road, Chesapeake Beach — 5:30 to 7 p.m. Join us for an informal dinner! The menu for “Casual Tuesday Dinner” will be Tex-Mex with all the trimmings. The cost is $10, including beverage. Public is welcome. For more information, call 301-8556466 or visit www.ALpost206.org. Michael Moore Event Rod ‘N’ Reel Restaurant, 4165 Mears Avenue, Chesapeake Beach — 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $45. Reserve your tickets by calling Ebony Fox at 202-338-4200 ext 302 or email efox@npjadvpr.com.
Wednesday, Sept. 10 RWCC Meeting Stoney’s Restaurant, 3939 Oyster House Road, Broomes Island — 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Republican Women of Calvert are holding a meeting. There will be an entrance fee paid at the door. RSVP to Carolyn. Gill3531@live.com or call 443-624-0991. Beginner Line Dance Lessons Hotel Charles, 15100 Burnt Store Road, Hughesville — 7 p.m. The Boot Scooters of Southern Maryland offer FREE beginner Line Dance Lessons every Wednesday night. Guests may stay and watch, or even participate in, the more advanced practice session that follows the beginner lessons. Anyone interested in obtaining more information about these lessons can contact us through the Boot Scooters of Southern Maryland website at: www. bootscootersofsomd.blogspot.com. Meet the Republican Candidates Calvert GOP HQ, Calvert County Republican Party Headquarters 424 Solomons Island Road, Prince Frederick — 7:30 to 9 p.m. Join us for the Calvert County Republican Central Committee Meeting. Meet Jesse Peed for US Senate, Chris Chaffee for US Congress and Phill Parenti for State Delegate All Republicans CalvertGOP-Curious welcome!
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