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Delegate Candidate Aims to Serve By Sarah Miller Staff Writer The Democratic Women’s Club welcomed District 27B Delegate Candidate Michael A. Jackson as the keynote speaker at their Sept. 17 meeting. Jackson is a Brandywine resident running for the District 27B delegate seat, which is made up of parts of Prince George’s and Calvert counties. There is a clear contrast between the counties, and he talked about his efforts to get to know the people he will be representing if he wins. He has been to the farmers market in North Beach and the football game between Northern and Huntingtown high schools. He’s made it his goal to be approachable and gives out his personal mobile phone number if asked, to the dismay of his campaign team, Jackson said. According to his campaign website, michaelajackson27b.com, “Michael A. Jackson is no stranger to public service and commitment to the community. A lifelong Prince George’s County resident, he has used his wide and diverse array of professional experiences to serve as a dedicated and responsive leader on the local and state level.” An important lesson he learned in Prince George’s County is to not let an area outgrow the services offered. He intends to use his influence in Annapolis to help steer the county in the direction the citizens believe will be best. “All I know how to do is serve,” Jackson said. From his time as sheriff in Prince George’s County, Jackson knows how important sensible spending and collaboration are. The Democratic Women Club invites a different speaker to every one of their meetings. For more information, visit www.calvertdemocrats.com. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
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By Sarah Miller Staff Writer The Adult Day Care of Calvert County celebrated Adult Day Services Week on Sept. 14 to 20 and used the week as a springboard for several activities this fall. According to the Adult Day Care of Calvert County website, the center offers “… safe, structured environment that provides stimulation and socialization by way of an active, fun, ever changing program of activities, outings, and entertainment provided by various community talents. During the day participants are offered two healthy snacks and lunch as a part of the daily routine.” Activities can include anything from bowling to fieldtrips and even roundtable conversations. Some activities, such as the Memory Share Project, involve the whole community, according to Executive Director Ruth Lake. The memory share project is an effort to increase awareness of memory impairments that are common with Alzheimer’s disease and forms of dementia. More than half of the participants have some form of dementia, Lake said. During
the Memory Share Project, participants in the Adult Day Care and members of the community are encouraged to “share a memory of, for, or about someone with a memory impairment. The memory does not have to be about the impairment. It can highlight some part of their life; it can describe a simple occurrence; it can be a story, picture, or just a name; it can be something they remembered; it can be something that makes them smile; it can be something that made you smile,” according to www. adcofcalvertcounty.org The Adult Day Care center is a non-profit organization, meaning they rely on community support. The center hosts periodic fundraisers, such as the Care to Wine event at Friday’s Creek. This year will mark the second annual Care to Wine, Lake said. It will be on Nov. 1 at 6 p.m. and tickets are $60 per person. To make a reservation, call 410-535-0133. For more information about Adult Day Care of Calvert County, visit www.adcofcalvertcounty.org. The center is open Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
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News Chesapeake Beach Town Council Strikes Down Improvements to Veterans Memorial Park By Lauren Procopio Staff Writer The Chesapeake Beach Town Hall held its monthly meeting Sept. 18 at 7 p.m., and on the agenda was the re-appropriation of funds to use toward improvements and repairs to the Veterans Memorial Park. The council had a budget of $350,000 from the last fiscal year and voted to transfer the money over to this year’s budget in order to use it for repairs to the park’s benches, waterfall and lights. “Understand what we’re talking about right now is re-appropriating the funds that were appropriated last year. We’re not talking about awarding a contract, that’s a separate issue,” Mayor Bruce Wahl said to council member Jeff Krahling. The council heard public comment, with majority of the public in favor to use the money for the repairs. The motorcycle club, Nam Knights of America, came to the meeting to show their support of the park. President of the club, Mark “Rocky” Roccapriore, of Bowie, and former president Randy Evans each shared their opinion about the park. “The reason why we’re here is real simple: we have a warm place in our heart for your veteran’s park. We’re
here to tell you that a Veterans Park like yours is very, very special not only to your residents in the town but the visitors,” said Roccapriore. “I’ve personally been to your Veterans Park on different days, different times of the hour it brought me personal comfort,” he continued. Joe Johnson, of Chesapeake Beach, informed the council of his personal opinion as well. “I don’t believe the public has been adequately advised of what you’re about to do here. There is no mention anywhere in any of the legal part of the paper of how you’re about to spend money or how much money you’re going to spend. Because the dollars are what people care about,” Johnson said. Former President of Nam Knights of America Randy Evans, who is a Vietnam Veteran, explained how the town council has a responsibility to the upkeep of the park. “This park is very important for veterans from all services, all wars, all conflicts and you have proven that this is a town of patriots, there’s no doubt about it, and for that we are eternally grateful. We’re not asking you to do anything you shouldn’t do. We’re asking you to do something for the community, for the people who will visit here, for the veterans and those who have served this great country,” he said. “We are asking that
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you please continue to maintain the memorial park in the fashion that this town is accustomed to and the type of display that when a visitor comes here they know they’ve been to Chesapeake Beach. They would respect what you’ve done and the veterans that have been served by your park will be honored,” he continued. Council members Stewart Cumbo, Patrick Mahoney and Robert Carpenter were all in favor of the ordinance. “The money is there and I feel an absolute dishonor for this council not to appropriate those funds to fix this park. If we don’t do it now the park is not going to be fixed,” Cumbo urged. Council members Jeff Krahling and Eric Reinhardt voted against the ordinance and councilwoman Valerie Beaudin abstained, which immediately killed the bill. “We will not be re-allocating the funds. I hope you’re proud of yourself,” Wahl concluded. The next town hall meeting will be Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. lauren@somdpublishing.net
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The Maryland chapter of national non-profit organization Heroes on the Water brought kayaks, fishing gear, and veterans down to Solomons Island for a day on the water on Sept. 20. Veterans were encouraged to bring their loved ones and, if possible, spend the weekend in Calvert County, according to event organizer Jim Cooper. For more information, visit heroesonthewater.org or www.facebook.com/ HeroesOnTheWaterMarylandChapter.
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The following information is compiled directly from publicly released police reports. DUI & Possession of CDS: On Sept. 16 at 12:09 a.m., Trooper First Class Costello stopped a vehicle on Rt. 4 in Prince Frederick for traffic violations. Samantha N. Bradham, 25 of St. Leonard, was found to be driving under the influence. Bradham was also in possession of a controlled dangerous substance. She was arrested for DUI and CDS possession and possession of drug paraphernalia. Bradham was incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center. Unauthorized Use of Motor Vehicle: On Sept. 16 at 8:32 a.m., Trooper Riddle received a complaint in reference to threatening text messages and taking of vehicles without permission. The victim had contacted the suspect several times requesting the return of a 1970 Chevrolet Caprice and a 2004 Lincoln Continental Town Car. The suspect refused to return the vehicles and sent several threatening text messages to the victim. An application for charges has been requested for the arrest of Sylvester L. Parran, 25 of Lusby. Possession of Marijuana: On Sept. 16 at 10:19 p.m., Trooper First Class Barlow stopped a vehicle at Rt. 4 and Sherry Lane in Prince Frederick for traffic violations. The odor of raw marijuana was emitting from inside the vehicle. Denzel J. Watts, 19 of Lusby, was arrested and charged on a criminal citation for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. He was transported to the MSP Barrack in Prince Frederick for processing. A criminal summons for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia was issued for the passenger, Kimberly Z. Drury, 21 of St. Leonard, and was served without incident on 9/19/14 at the MSP Barrack in Prince Frederick. Warrant Arrest / Possession of Marijuana: On Sept. 17 at 4:48 p.m., Trooper First Class Barlow stopped a vehicle on Rt. 4 near Parker’s Creek Rd. in St. Leonard for traffic violations. A front seat passenger in the vehicle, Kairon Hawkins 19 of Lusby, had an outstanding arrest warrant from St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office. He was arrested. The odor of marijuana was emitting from inside the vehicle and a probable cause searched revealed marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Criminal Summonses were issued for all three occupants; Hawkins, Christian B. Wagner, 19 and Eric J. Walsh, 18. Hawkins was served with his criminal summons at the St. Mary’s County Detention Center. The other two are pending service. Possession of Marijuana: On Sept. 19 at 10:34 a.m., Trooper First Class Wiesemann stopped a vehicle on Rt. 4 south of Creston Lane in Solomons for traffic violations. The odor of burnt marijuana was emitting from inside the vehicle. Craig S. Bradley, 47 of Lusby, was arrested for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. He was transported to the MSP Barrack in Prince Frederick for processing.
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CVS Pharmacy in Dunkirk Robbed, Suspect Arrested
By Lauren Procopio Staff Writer The CVS Pharmacy was robbed Sept. 22 and police have arrested twenty-year-old, Richard Kinnear Steel. Steel was charged with armed robbery, first-degree assault, and theft less than $1,000. According to the Press Release from Calvert County Sheriff’s Office, Steel jumped over the pharmacy counter and approached the pharmacist with a knife, demanding Zanax; another pharmacist on duty gave the suspect a .5mg 500 count bottle of Alprazolam. Steel then fled the scene in a black Lexus. The units who responded to the robbery shut down the intersection of Brickhouse Road and Ward Road, causing the suspect to turn around and drive
back toward Route 4 from Ward Road. The suspect drove to a house under construction in Dunkirk where he fled on foot toward the woods behind the house. The units detained Steel and found the bottle of Alprazolam on him. Steel was transported to the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office where he waived his rights and confessed to the robbery, but stated he did not have a knife. Footage from the pharmacy shows Steel in possession of a knife. Steel then told police he would not speak anymore without a lawyer present. Steel was transported to the Calvert County Detention Center to await the District Court Commissioner. Steel’s preliminary hearing is set for Oct. 20 at 1 p.m. at the Calvert County District Court. lauren@somdpublishing.net
Two Prince Frederick Men Charged With Armed Robbery and Assault
By Lauren Procopio Staff Writer On Sept. 2, a victim of an alleged armed robbery and assault called police to report the crime, which occurred in her Prince Frederick home. Charles Jost, Jr., of Prince Frederick, and Thomas Smith, Jr., also of Prince Frederick, were charged with first-degree assault, first-degree burglary, dangerous weapon with intent to injure, theft less than $1000, and two counts of destruction of property valued less than $1,000. Detective Rich of the Calvert County Sheriffs Office investigated the alleged crimes. Police reports state the victim heard two loud noises and then saw a large white male in her bedroom doorway. She states the attacker held a crowbar and threatened to attack her if she did not give him the prescription pills, identified in police reports as Concerta. Police reports state along with the prescription pills, the victim’s LG cell phone was stolen. According to police reports, the victim was initially transported to Calvert Memorial Hospital, but due to severe injury to her left eye she was transported to Washington Hospital Center. The report
states the victim had “at least two orbital fractures to her left eye socket and a concussion.” The victim also states she believes her attacker beat her with his fists and struck her with a crowbar. Police reports indicate Detective Rich interviewed Jost on Sunday, Sept. 7 and Jost told police about his involvement with the robbery and assault. Jost told police he had a tire iron and when the victim saw him in her bedroom she began to fight him for it, Jost admitted he struck the victim in the face in order to loosen her grip. Jost informed Detective Rich that Smith was waiting outside of the residence in his wife’s Hyundai Elantra. Jost told Detective Rich he would not have met the victim if it were not for Smith. Police reports state Smith reported to the Sheriff’s Office Sept. 9 and would not speak to Detective Rich without an attorney present. The preliminary hearing for Jost is Oct. 3 at the Calvert County District Court at 1 p.m. The preliminary hearing for Smith is Oct. 8 at the Calvert County District Court at 1 p.m. lauren@somdpublishing.net
Evans Receives Patriotic Maryland State Police Projects Employer Certificate
Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Bill Rector, who is also a Sergeant in the United States Army National Guard, presents Sheriff Mike Evans with a Patriotic Employer Certificate from the Office of the Secretary of Defense. The award is for Contributing to National Security and Protecting Liberty and Freedom by Supporting Employee Participation in America’s National Guard and Reserves Force. Major Dave McDowell is pictured on the left.
It’s that time of year for fall clean-up of your medicine cabinet…GOT DRUGS! The Maryland State Police Prince Frederick Barrack is participating in the National Drug Take Back Initiative. To date the Prince Frederick Barrack has destroyed over 700 pounds of prescription drugs dropped off by Calvert County Residents. “Most abused drugs come from family and friends. You could be a drug dealer and not even know it.” Let’s end the abuse! The drop box is located outside the barrack and can be accessed for drop-off 24/7. The Maryland State Police Prince Frederick Barrack is the depot for The Maryland Food Bank. Food items can be dropped off at the Prince Frederick Barrack 24/7. The items most needed are canned goods to include: soup, canned meats, vegetables and dry goods like rice, and pasta. Please help us feed those less fortunate in Maryland. Maryland State Police Press Release
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By Lauren Procopio Staff Writer Calvert Librarian Director Carrie Plymire discussed the One Maryland, One Book choice during the Sept. 18 town council meeting in Chesapeake Beach. The book choice is “The Distance Between Us” by Reyna Grande and it will be the book choice for the rest of September and into October. The topic of the book choice is the American Dream and the book depicts how Grande came into the United States illegally from Mexico at the age of nine in order to be with her parents, who were already in the states. “It’s about abandonment, family relationships, a strong desire to do better and it has elements of hunger, child abuse, and what alcoholism does to families,” Plymire explained. “I’m
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Local Republicans In Sync with the Community
By Sarah Miller Staff Writer The 2014 General Election is coming up in November, but for incumbent Delegates Anthony “Tony” O’Donnell (R-29C) and Mark Fisher (R-27B), running for re-election doesn’t mean they stop preparing for the upcoming legislative session. “The most important goal is to reduce the tax burden on working families, small businesses and retirees. These are my priorities,” Fisher said. While legislators don’t make presumptions about who will be in office following the election, both as a local and a state level, O’Donnell said, legislators are always planning and making contingencies. The schedule gets pushed back a little during election years, but typically discussions begin as early as October and the legislative packages begin to gel in November and December. There are always opportunities for individuals in the minority party to affect policy and make a difference, O’Donnell said. O’Donnell has been an elected member of the House of Delegates since 1995, and during his tenure he has always made it a point to advocate for legislation that will benefit his constituents in St. Mary’s and Calvert counties. During the 2014 legislative session, O’Donnell sponsored and advocated for House Bill 891, also called Lily’s Law, “on behalf of a little girl from Leonardtown [Lily Smith],” O’Donnell said. The bill was passed unanimously in the house, but was voted down in the senate. In a similar vein, Jessica’s Law passed in the house due to O’Donnell’s advocacy in 2006. Jessica’s Law was created for the “purpose of prohibiting certain sexual acts involving children who are under a certain age; requiring a court to impose a certain sentence for certain offenses under certain circumstances; establishing certain penalties; and generally relating to sexual offenses involving children,” according to 2006 House Bill 1401. O’Donnell has been recognized as a leader in oyster restoration efforts, having been on two councils and had an active role in getting bills concerning oyster aquaculture passed. Being in the minority party means being twice as prepared and working twice as hard. Because of this preparation, O’Donnell has often been told he brings up points that Democrats he works with hadn’t considered. “[Republicans are] more in sync with the constituents we represent,” O’Donnell said. “It’s important to have a different voice,” O’Donnell said, adding that colleagues in the majority party are often compelled to vote for items they are opposed to simply because of the party they belong to. Governor Martin O'Malley, has reached his term limit and will be replaced following the general election in November. Running for his position are current Lt. Governor Anthony Brown (D) and Larry Hogan (R). “If everyone said yes to O’Malley, we would be a poor, poor state,” O’Donnell said. Fisher has been a member of the House of Delegates
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since 2010 after defeating then-incumbent Sue Kullen, who will be running against Fisher again in hopes of reclaiming the seat in the House of Delegates during the upcoming election. “I would like to eliminate taxes on retirement income, eliminate the business personal property tax and push-back on the O'Malley-Brown agenda that has hurt Maryland families,” Fisher said. Fisher prides himself on being a voice for lower taxes in the state. If Democrats remain the majority party following the November election, there is a chance that state property tax could be increased by as much as 40 percent, Fisher said. Because the state is coming up against bond limits, which would essentially restrict the ability to borrow money. This has forced Democrats to think of ways to get more money. Their answer is taxes, Fisher said. Increased real estate taxes have a disproportionate impact on the elderly and individuals living on fixed incomes, O’Donnell said. The continual increase in tax rates, including the gas tax that is now tied to the cost of living index and will
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rise annually with no further legislative action and a possible mileage tax that could be introduced in the 2015 legislative session, is detrimental to constituents in both Calvert and St. Mary’s counties. The gas and mileage taxes are designed to decrease vehicle emissions, O’Donnell said, but they do so by hurting constituents. “That is the liberal way to curb behavior,” O’Donnell said. “I am a Republican in a state that is controlled by a super majority who continues to overtax, over regulate and overspend. Retirees are being taxed right out of the State - leaving their lifelong network of family and friends when they need them the most! I routinely provide thoughtful solutions that help the people of Calvert County,” Fisher said. Both men are up for re-election during the 2014 General Election. Election day will be on Nov. 4. Early voting will be held Oct. 23 through Oct. 30. For more information, visit www.elections.state.md.us. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
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Annapolis Progressive Democrats – Wolves in Sheep’s Clothing
On Sept. 10, the Calvert Recorder printed an article penned by retired naval officer Robert E. Vincent of Massachusetts and on Sept. 17 Lynne A. Gillis also wrote an article that appeared in the Calvert Recorder and again on Sept. 18 in The Calvert County Times espousing the virtues of Sue Kullen. And yes, I get it Sue Kullen is a wonderful person. Unfortunately, neither Ms. Gillis nor Mr. Vincent understands what is currently the situation in our state. Let me explain further. We all know that Annapolis is overloaded with progressives who preach social justice but for over 40 years have failed in the education arena. I wish they would only practice what they preach; however, the Annapolis crowd has been negligent, and the squandering of taxpayer revenues has made some Marylander's leave for greener pastures. In 1980 my wife and I moved to Calvert County. Like many others we realized that growing up a family in this lovely and wholesome community was the right thing to do. Back in 1980 the population was 34,638 as of 2010 the population stood at 88,737. Back in 1980 there were only two high schools now we have four. In those days agriculture was the prime fixture; today we now live in a county where most residents commute to Washington, Annapolis or Baltimore. As we migrated from counties north of Calvert so came the carpet bagging pols that because of a Democratic majority in Annapolis were able to redistrict Calvert County in a way that would insure their installation. Folks, this is not the home of your 1980 Democrats! In fact many 1980 Dems today have either changed parties or still vote for conservative values. Democrats, myself included still believe in helping the downtrodden; however many believe that the progressives in Annapolis have not produced desired outcomes. Ms. Kullen will do little to curtail the false progressivism displayed in Annapolis. The examples below show the cause an effect of this misguided progressivism. A short time ago my wife and I went to Johns Hop-
kins for her yearly checkup. Around 8 am at a traffic light a short distance from the hospital two teenage boys wearing baggy pants and white tee shirts came out of the high school and jaywalked in front of us and as they reached the other side of the street they disappeared into a housing project. I remember thinking what kind of a future do these young men have? For that matter what kind of future do their parents have? Of course the answer is very little. Why is that? Well the social justice poobahs who are wolves in sheep's clothing promised a better life for all but have failed to insure that educational dollars were appropriately used. In the city of Baltimore only 4.5% of students that took the college readiness test passed and that should not be ignored. Every summer my family vacations at a Carolina beach. When going south many of us travel through Charles County and go across the Harry Nice Bridge into Virginia. Before starting we stopped for gas at $3.40 per gallon for a total of 18 gallons then we stopped at the toll booth where we forked over $6.00 for the privilege of leaving Maryland. Folks, do you remember when the toll was $2.50 then $4.00? Across the bridge in Virginia gasoline was $3.10 a gallon. So, it cost me $11.40 extra for the privilege of living in Maryland where the cost of everything is going up because of Democratic politicians who spout social justice and have given false hope to many. Will my $11.40 make the lives of those two Baltimore teenagers more productive or will it produce an even larger entitlement society? Sue Kullen cannot stem the tide of progressive legislation and her voice will be like someone crying out in the wilderness. We need delegates who point out the missteps of these false progressives (wolves) who preach social justice that will never produce results. We need good stewards protecting all of us! Mark Fisher has answered the call in this endeavor. Will Sue Kullen do the same? Please weigh the facts and then vote responsibly. After all, we are the people. John Petralia Sunderland, Md.
Calvert Cliffs Security After visiting the site and getting a behind the scenes look at Calvert Cliffs security department and defenses, I am confident the facility is a highly-secure, virtually impenetrable site that is a model of security for other industries. As part of my visit, I saw firsthand the state of the art weaponry, robust defenses and highly trained paramilitary personnel qualified in force protection and antiterrorism techniques. I also saw the
defense in depth principal applied as officers thoroughly searched a vehicle entering the protected area through a guarded checkpoint. I am confident the site will continue to work around the clock to protect my friends, family and neighbors in Southern Maryland. Roy Dyson State Senator Legislative District 29
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The Virtues of Incumbency By Susan Shaw Calvert County Commissioner, District 2 Previously, I have mentioned the need to elect a mix of incumbents and challengers. A constituent complained that all 5 Commissioners are elected at once, instead of staggered, like the Board of Education is. He thought we were risking a lack of continuity, a lack of institutional memory, and potential disaster if circumstances required a quick decision by a new Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) insufficiently prepared due to the steep learning curve for new Commissioners. Voters in Calvert County have shown more wisdom than to replace everyone at once. One Commissioner candidate told me that as he goes door-to-door, he asks residents what they would like to see changed in Calvert County. Most people reply that they are happy living here, that they know the County to be well-managed and that they do not want to see major change—incremental and specific change, of course, but not wholesale change. They feel differently about State government, where they complain of being overtaxed and many want to flee the onerous increase in state taxes, as has been widely reported. The kinds of transitions that have to occur with a new BOCC was brought home to me at a recent meeting of the Veterans Regional Advisory Committee (VRAC) of the Tri-County Council (TCC). I have chaired the VRAC for the last four years after the original chair from St. Mary’s County was termlimited and the original Commissioner member from Charles County was defeated in his bid for re-election. I was the only incumbent Commissioner member. Both the VRAC and I have been recognized as models because we have the decision-makers from all levels of government including federal, Congressional, State, Regional, and local at the table where decisions can be made and alliances forged, some of which even amaze me. The VRAC members are worried and wanted some assurances from me. There is no incumbent Commissioner VRAC member to lead on behalf of our Veterans. Neither I, nor the St. Mary’s County Commissioner serving on the VRAC are running for re-election and the incumbent Charles County Commissioner lost his Primary. Formed as a method of insuring regional cooperation on a plethora of issues that cross Southern MD county boundaries, the TCC has been an effective example of regional cooperation on transportation (Yes! We are going to get the bus connection across the Route 231 Bridge.), workforce development, business initiatives from the State, broadband deployment, agricultural initiatives, heritage tourism and, of course, veteran’s needs, to name just a smattering. Our model has been followed by other regions of the State and beyond. Yet, an unsuccessful effort was made to derail the TCC last year. The current Chair of the TCC, made up of all the elected Commissioners, Delegates and State Senators in Southern Maryland is Calvert County Commissioner Steve Weems. I am pretty certain that you did not know that folksy, down-to-earth St. Leonard businessman Weems is carrying so much responsibility on his shoulders for the whole Southern Maryland Region. That is because Commissioner Weems is that rare incumbent that is not a good self-promoter. He doesn’t toot his own horn. With a college degree in Turf Management and history, he is the historian on the BOCC. Because his disarming sense of humor makes us all laugh, it would be easy to overlook the intelligent role that Commissioner Weems has played on this BOCC—not only keeping us down-to-earth, but thoughtfully analyzing the facts before he makes a decision. He is a good listener. He is good at bringing people together—which is a necessary trait for someone navigating the treacherous political waters of bringing diverse regional interests together for the common good. Will the VRAC continue to be so effective minus incumbent Commissioner members with the knowledge about and commitment to Veteran’s issues? It all depends on who gets elected across Southern MD as well as my dedication to a successful transition even after I leave office. The point I am making is that incumbency has its virtues. We will have at least two new Commissioners to replace me and Commissioner Clark in District 1, ensuring change and new perspectives. I hope that a mixture of incumbents and new Commissioners insures that we do not lose the momentum that voters may not see, but which has greatly contributed to our high quality of life through regional solutions as well as local decision-making.
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Calvert Memorial Hospital’s 5th annual 5K Run/Walk will be held on Saturday, October 18. Join the fun and run or walk around beautiful Solomons Island. Funds raised will benefit the Sheldon E. Goldberg Center for Breast Care. You can register online at www. active.com or in person at the KeepWell Center.
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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.
Bedford Cook Glascock, 84 Bedford Cook Glascock, 84, of Solomons, Md., passed away quietly at his home on the morning of Sept. 8. During his final days he was surrounded by family and loved ones. Bedford was born in Washington, D.C. on Feb. 3, 1930 to William Bedford and Sarah “Catherine” Webster Glascock. They initially resided at Indian Head, Md. , then in his early teens moved to the family’s Strathmore Farm in Solomons. He attended Charlotte Hall Military Academy and at the age of 16 enrolled in the University of Md. , where he joined the Phi Kappa Sigma Fraternity and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture. During College he spent two summers working construction on the Alaskan Railroad. Upon graduation he enlisted in the United States Army and served for two years, receiving an honorable discharge with the rank of Sergeant. In 1955, Bedford married his sister’s college roommate, Judith M. Coleman of Silver Spring, Md. . The couple resided at Solomons, raising two children. Judy passed away in 1990. After three years he married Annabelle H. Layfield of Princess Anne, Md. , who was his wife for sixteen years until her passing. In 2012 he married lifelong friend Barbara Bright Barrett, who brought much joy and happiness to his final years. After leaving the Army, Bedford initially pursued his lifelong love of agriculture by operating the family farm until sudden health issues forced a change of career. Earning his Coast Guard License, he worked as a charter boat captain and began selling insurance on nights and weekends. This soon developed into a full time occupation. He founded Glascock Insurance Agency in Prince Frederick, Md. , which he managed until his retirement in the late 1980’s. Active until the end of his life in the local business community, he developed a number of commercial real estate projects and was an initial investor in Calvert Bank and Trust Co., serving for many years on their (as well as their successor bank, Mercantile of Southern Md. ’s) Board of Directors. Over his lifetime, Bedford was active in a number of community organizations. He belonged to the Solomons Volunteer Fire Department, the Calvert County Lion’s Club and the Calvert County Sportsman’s Club. He was an active member of the Solomons Island Yacht Club from 1948 until his death, serving
as Commodore in 1963. He was a member of the Calvert County Ducks Unlimited Chapter and chaired their annual fundraising dinner for a number of years. A lifelong member of Middleham and Saint Peter’s Parish, he was the Cemetery Sexton for Middleham Cemetery for over twenty years. He was an accomplished cook, an avid fisherman and hunter and loved nothing better than winding a big fish or sitting in a blind. In later years when he could no longer tolerate the cold, he reveled in preparing meals for a dozen of his buddies at his hunting lodge. He never lost his love for “keeping his hands in the dirt” and planted large gardens every year. His family and friends never lacked for fresh fish or vegetables. He collected farm tractors, bulldozers and fishing boats, then rebuilt them with his own hands. He cared deeply for his family and friends and set the highest examples of honesty and integrity, his handshake worth far more than copious pages of contract. He will be missed. Bedford is survived by his wife, Barbara, his sister, Sarah Elizabeth “Sarabeth” Smith, of Vero Beach, Florida, son, William Bedford “Bill” Glascock and his wife, Kathleen of Solomons, daughter, Mary Elizabeth “Beth” Wyrough and her husband, Page of Lothian, Md. , stepson Daniel “Skip” 3rd and wife, Linda of Lusby, Md. , stepson Michael Lane “Mike” Barrett and partner, Laurel of Stewart, Florida, grandchildren Bedford “Cook” Glascock, 2nd, Richard R. Coleman “Cole” Wyrough, Sarah C. Webster “Katy” Wyrough, Maura A. Glascock, William Kiplin S. “Kip” Wyrough, two nephews, four step-grandchildren and one step great-grandchild.. There was a visitation at the family home, 325 Strathmore Lane, in Solomons, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 11. A memorial service was held at Middleham Parish Hall, 11 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 12, with a reception at Solomons Island Yacht Club following. Donations in lieu of flowers should be sent to Solomons Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad, or Middleham Parish.
Gordon E. Garner, 88 Gordon E. Garner, 88, of Georgetown, Fla., formally of Solomons, Md., passed away on Sept. 7 at his home in Florida. He was born on March 22, 1926 in Calvert County, Maryland to the late Suzie Hardesty and Benjamin Creston Garner. Gordon served in the Army and was a pipe fitter for the U.S. Government. He is survived by his daughter,
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Katherine Curran “KC” Martin Katherine Curran “KC” Martin passed away from breast cancer on Saturday, Sept. 6 in Burnsville, Minn. with her mother by her side. KC was born and raised in Calvert County where she attended Our Lady Star of the Sea school and later, Calvert High School. She spent three of her teenage years in Florida, where she graduated from Venice High School in 1996. One year after graduation, she returned to Calvert County, where she lived until moving to Minnesota five years ago. KC is survived by her husband, Mike Martin and his three children Sami, Chris, and Caity. Also surviving are her parents Douglas and Eileen (Curran) Weems, her sisters, Megan Weems, Nicole (Rossow) Spies, Michelle and her husband John Chambers, and KC’s “brother” Mickey Shifflett. KC is also survived by her nephew, Nicholas Chambers, and her nieces Julia Chambers, Raya and Saylor Spies. She is survived by her grandmothers, Betty Lou Curran and Adele Rossow, her grandfather, Robert “Bobby” Weems and her many aunts, uncles and cousins. Her grandmother, Betty Weems, grandfathers, John Curran and Paul Rossow and her brother-in-law Kevin Spies predecease her. KC loved to shoot pool and had won many competitions. She also loved reading, movies, music, being Irish, the Redskins, and playing jokes on her friends and family. She had a compassionate, loving, and friendly nature that endeared her to all who met her. There will be a memorial service for KC on Saturday, Sept. 27 at 11 a.m. at Our Lady Star of the Sea Historic Church in Solomons, Md. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in her honor to Our Lady Star of the Sea School, PO Box 560, Solomons, Md. 20688. Her burial will be a private service at a later date.
Joseph “Barry” Maupin, 73 Joseph “Barry” Maupin, 73, of North Beach, Md., passed away at home surrounded by family on Saturday, Sept. 13. He was born on Aug. 16, 1941 in Washington, D.C. He was an Army veteran serving in the Vietnam war. Barry, along with his partner, Charles
“Pat” Dean, owned and operated the former Mouse Trap Bar and Liquor Store in Mechanicsville, Md. He loved antique cars, Turner Classic movies, cheering for the Washington Redskins and playing the slots at Traders and Abners. Barry is survived by his partner of 50 years, Pat Dean, his puppy Pearl, step-brother Charles “Chuck” Allen Mays, numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Family invites friends to Lee Funeral Home Calvert, 8200 Jennifer Lane (Rt 4 & Fowler Road), Owings, Md, 20736 on Thursday, Sept. 18, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m., where Funeral Services will be on Friday, Sept. 19, at 10 a.m. Interment with military honors will follow at Fort Lincoln Cemetery, Brentwood, Md. Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Calvert County Attn: Kelly, 2210 Dalrymple Road, Sunderland, MD 20689.
Mark D. Carter, 80 Mark D. Carter, of Owings, Md., passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 17, at the age of 80. He was born in Roanoke, Va., on Nov. 28, 1933, one of 12 children born to Ballard and Laura (Barnes) Carter. He grew up in Washington, D.C. After graduating from high school, he enlisted in the Army as a Paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne and became a Master Jumper. After a three year hitch, he left the Army and moved to Maryland taking a job with PEPCO. Mutual friends introduced him to Marilyn Brown and they were married in 1967 and moved to Prince Georges County. In 1968, they started a family, then moved to Owings in 1985. After 37 years, he retired from PEPCO in 1993. Mark was an active member of the American Legion Post 206 in Chesapeake Beach, Md.. He also enjoyed playing pool, watching and cheering on the Washington Redskins, the New England Patriots and boxing. He was a hard worker and family was the center of his life. Mark is the beloved husband of 47 years to Marilyn Carter, loving father of Toni Marie Hawes (Harry) of Leesburg, Fla., Mark D. Carter, Jr. also of Leesburg, Fla., Laura Lee Carter and Julie Ann Carter. He is also survived by six grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, three siblings and a host of other family and friends. He was predeceased by his parents, Ballard and Laura Carter, grandson, Kyle Livingston and eight siblings. Family invited friends to Lee Funeral Home Calvert, 8200 Jennifer Lane (Rt 4 & Fowler Road), Owings, Md. 20736 on Sunday, Sept. 21, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m., and Monday, Sept. 22 from 11 a.m. until start of Funeral Services at 12 p.m. Interment will be at Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton, Md. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Legion Post 206, 3330 Chesapeake Beach Road, Chesapeake Beach, Md. 20732.
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Calvert Marine Museum Revamps Aquarium Exhibit By Lauren Procopio Staff Writer The Calvert Marine Museum will be showing off their newly renovated aquarium exhibit, River to Bay: Reflections and Connections on Saturday, Oct. 11. The exibit opening falls on the Patuxent River Appreciation Days weekend (Oct. 11-12), when admission to the museum is free. The museum opened 40 years ago with only $5,000 by locals who wanted to preserve the maritime history and the area. The museum has since moved from its original building and has added the paleontology exhibit and the estuarine biology exhibit. According to the Calvert Marine Museum Deputy Director Sherrod Sturrock, the exhibits had an eighties look to them. The museum updated the maritime and paleontology parts of the museum and felt it was time to update the estuarine biology gallery. “Part of our goal here is to get people excited about the animals that live there to appreciate the fact that ev-
erything is connected and that we have a role to play in protecting the environment,” Sturrock said. The gallery was completely remodeled and the museum is expanding the story of the exhibit, which will now include the Chesapeake Bay. “We have three major habitats that are found in the bay, we have a section on adaptation and one on invasion species, which was sort of there before, it’s being updated. We’ve also added a lot of interactive elements because before there was nothing interactive,” Sturrock explained. “Now we have touch screen computers that you can get more information from, we have these things called maker-spaces and these are carts that have things you can make or do, some you can do by yourself, some they’ll be volunteers helping,” Sturrock said. Sturrock explained their main interactive piece is “Team Chesapeake,” which is a part of the museum’s website. “Team Chesapeake” provides the public with more information on the animals they saw at the museum, the challenges that are facing the bay, how the public can get involved in helping clean up the bay, and recent legislation.
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“It leads you with, sort of guides you to, various websites that already exist because there’s a ton of stuff out there,” she said. “It’s a way to get better informed and involved…that’s kind of an exciting connection.” The Press Release states the Calvert Marine Museum received a grant for $142,500 from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, which is a federal granting agency. The museum also received a $25,000 grant from the Maryland Heritage Area Authority, $35,000 in proceeds from the 2014 Bugeye Ball, and a $50,000 donation. The museum is doing the majority of the labor with their own staff. “It’s over $250,000 worth of staff time and the fact that we have the talent and the ability within our own staff to do almost everything is pretty phenomenal,” Sturrock said. The Calvert Marine Museum is located at 14200 Solomons Island Road in Solomons. For more information visit www.calvertmarinemuseum.org/news/publish/. lauren@somdpublishing.net
Sport Clips Haircuts in Dunkirk Now Open Sport Clips Haircuts, the nation’s largest franchise dedicated to men’s and boys’ hair care, opened last Friday in The Dunkirk Market Place shopping center at 10306 Southern Maryland Blvd in Dunkirk. This new locally-owned business is the latest of the franchise’s more than 1,200+ locations across the country and the fifth for the Southern Maryland area. “With the support of Sport Clips and a few local folks inside Calvert County, we identified this next location and believe it will be a perfect fit,” said Jeff Burroughs, owner of the new Sport Clips. “Sport Clips has been such a popular hair care option for men and boys in the SOMD area, and we’re excited to grow our presence.” The new Sport Clips offers: • A fresh take on barbershop amenities and services like the “MVP Experience” that includes a precision haircut, massaging shampoo, hot steamed towel treatment, and
neck and shoulder massage • Stylists who specialize in hair care for men and boys and stay up-to-date on industry trends • Large, flat-screen televisions playing sports programming at each haircut station and in the lobby, along with reading materials • Affordable luxuries like special lighting and massaging chairs in the shampoo area • Haircut services without an appointment – walk-ins are welcome “We’re proud to be a part of Dunkirk’s retail community and make it even more convenient for guys to take care of their haircut needs,” said Robyn Hanson. The Dunkirk Sport Clips will be open Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sun. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, visit haircutmendunkirkmd. com.
By Lauren Procopio Staff Writer Mamma Lucia, a family-owned Italian restaurant, is opening a new restaurant in Chesapeake Beach. During the monthly town council meeting on Sept. 18 in Chesapeake Beach Mayor Bruce Wahl and council members welcomed the business owners to the town. “It is very nice to have a new family restaurant in Chesapeake Beach so you’re certainly welcomed,” Councilman Stewart Cumbo said. According to Mayor Wahl, owners Sal and Maria Lubrano have made an agreement with the owners of the building, Theresa and Kevin York, who have been looking to sell the Chaney’s restaurant building on the property. “We have high hopes and high expectations. We’re excited too and I’m glad it worked out for the York’s as well. It’s a win-win for everybody,” Wahl said. Mamma Lucia has two other restaurants in the county, one is located in Dunkirk and the other is located in Prince Frederick. For more information on the restaurant visit www.mammaluciarestaurant.com. lauren@somdpublishing.net
Photo Courtesy of Jeff Burroughs
Community Senior Citizen News
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Calling All Musicians By Sarah Miller Staff Writer
SENIOR LIVING
Become a Tax-Aide Volunteer The AARP Tax-Aide program, sponsored by the Calvert County Office on Aging, is looking for volunteers to serve as tax counselors to prepare, review and efile 2014 tax returns at each of the three senior centers in 2015. Volunteers can give a few hours a week or more, if desired. All Tax-Aide volunteers will be required to pass the IRS and Maryland certification tests. Training will be offered in late 2014 and/or early 2015. The program is also looking for a volunteer site coordinator to schedule appointments and greet clients at the Calvert Pines location. If interested, contact Patti Ryon at the Office on Aging, 410-535-4606 or 301-855-1170. Maryland Order for Life Sustaining Treatment (MOLST) MOLST is a portable and enduring medical order form based on your current medical conditions and current treatment procedures. This may include whether you want to be transferred to another hospital or what medical tests you request to treat or diagnose your medical condition. You can also indicate future health care choices. Presentations on this important form will be held at all three senior centers: Calvert Pines, Friday, October 10, 11 a.m.; Southern Pines, Friday, October 10, 12:30 p.m.; North Beach, Tuesday, October 14, 10:45 a.m. Upcoming Trips There are only six slots left for the Christmas Show at Radio City Music Hall in New York City featuring The Rockettes. The $164 fee includes transportation, show and lunch. Please note this trip requires a lot of walking.
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Are you interested in songwriting? Come out to the Second Annual Music Industry Seminar for a series of workshops presented by professionals in the industry. The Annual Music Industry Seminar (AMIS) will be held at Calvert Library in Prince Frederick on Oct. 11 from 12 to 5 p.m. Participants will have the opportunity to learn more about writing music and lyrics, publishing, marketing, copyrighting, licensing, performance rights, and royalties, among other topics. AMIS is co-sponsored by Calvert Library and Alchemical Records. The topics this year were chosen after getting feedback from last year, said Alchemical Records founder Daniel Hill. There was a strong interest in songwriting, so he started looking for speakers that could talk about all aspects of songwriting, from inspiration to making sure you get paid for the work you do. “You need to know what to do with it [the song] once it’s written,” Hill said. AMIS was a good fit for the library, said Calvert Library Public Relations Coordinator Robyn Truslow. The library promotes lifelong learning in many forms, she said. This event will offer a chance to get advice and find mentors for people trying to break into the music industry, Hill said, adding that he wished someone had taken him under their wing when he was younger. When he was growing
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up, Hill was told that music was a great hobby but not a “real job.” When his daughter was born, Hill decided that it was time to live his dreams of playing in a band and owning a music label so he could set an example for her. He wants to encourage her to do anything, he said, but it would be hard to teach that lesson if he’s not doing what he loves himself. The music scene in Southern Maryland is booming, Hill said. There are a number of bands in the area, and he knows of five grammy-nominated artists living in the tricounty area. For more information, or to register, visit calvert.lib. md.us and click on the link for AMIS. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
2014 AMIS Schedule* 12 - 12:30 p.m. - Opening Social 12:30pm-1:30 p.m. - Songwriting Overview - Daniel W. Hill 1:30-2 p.m. - Songwriter - Lynn Hollyfield 2 -2:30 p.m. - Entertainment Law - TBD 2:30-3 p.m. - Songwriter - Nina Heart 3:30-4 p.m. - WAMA/SAW 4-4:30 p.m. - Songwriter - Spencer Joyce 4:30-5 p.m. - Closing Social *Times and speakers subject to change
Dierks Bentley Closes Out St. Leonard’s 2014 Concert Series
Calvert Pines Senior Center (CPSC) Honor breast cancer survivors and support those who have been diagnosed and are facing the challenges of living with this disease, Thursday, October 9, 10:30 a.m. A pancake brunch will be served. Pre-register by October 3. Enjoy a fried chicken dinner and listen to the bluegrass sounds of Riverside South at the Country Hoedown Dinner, Thursday, October 16, 5:30 p.m. Fee: $10. Preregister by October 9. North Beach Senior Center (NBSC) Learn tips on how to combat depression while playing Feel Good Bingo, Wednesday, October 1, 11 a.m. Celebrate, remember and have some fun at the Breast Cancer Pink Elephant Event and Luncheon, Thursday, October 9, 10:30 a.m. Pre-register by October 2. Southern Pines Senior Center (SPSC) Discover what Neti Pots are used for at the Ask-ForThe-Nurse Talk, Tuesday, October 7, 11 a.m. Wear your pink as a reminder about the importance of breast cancer screenings and enjoy strawberry ice cream floats after lunch, Thursday, October 9, 12:30 p.m. EATING TOGETHER MENU Lunches are served to seniors aged 60-plus and their spouses through Title IIIC of the Older Americans Act. Suggested donation is $3. To make or cancel a reservation call: Calvert Pines Senior Center at 410-535-4606 or 301855-1170, North Beach Senior Center at 410-257-2549, or Southern Pines Senior Center at 410-586-2748. Monday, September 29 Cold Roast Beef Sandwich, Macaroni Salad, Asparagus, Raisins Tuesday, September 30 Meatloaf, Wheat Bread, Mashed Potatoes, Kale, Red Grapes Wednesday, October 1 Red and Green Pepper Steak, Rice, Stir Fry Vegetables, Wheat Dinner Roll, Orange Slices, Ice Cream Thursday, October 2 Chicken Cacciatore, Spaghetti, Zucchini, Italian Bread, Canned Apricots Friday, October 3 Roast Turkey, Yams, Peas, Three Bean Salad, Dinner Roll, Rice Pudding
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St. Leonard Volunteer Fire Department welcomed Dierks Bentley with special guest Jon Pardi to the Baydise Toyota Pavilion last Friday, Sept. 19.
Solomons Volunteer Rescue Squad and Fire Department Receives Donation From Local Bar By Lauren Procopio Staff Writer The Tiki Bar, located in Solomons, hosted a Luau event to raise money for the Solomons Volunteer Rescue Squad and Fire Department. The event, which had over 300 people, raised $3,215. The luau themed event was held Aug. 23, but the check was handed to department members on Friday, Sept. 12. “It’ll go toward the apparatus, different stuff that we do around here. We just got in four new pieces of apparatus: an engine, a pump tanker, a rescue piece, and a new ambulance. It’ll go toward different supplies we need, different things that we do around here,” said volunteer firefighter Joseph Adams. Tiki Bar Manager Bill Martin said the event could not have been pos-
sible without Bob Hall, Tiki Bar Owner Terry Clarke, and the management and staff of the local bar. The Tiki Bar donates to the Solomons Volunteer Rescue Squad and Fire Department each year, but this was the first year the business held an actual event. “Based on this past event, we look forward to doing another one with them,” said Martin. The rescue squad and fire department has a least 200 volunteer firefighters and has been around since 1957. Calvert County is the last county in Maryland to have a fire department that is 100 percent volunteer. “We wanted to show our appreciation and let everyone know the Tiki Bar supports the Volunteer Rescue Squad and Fire Department in hopes
other people will follow,” said Martin. “They’re always there for you, so we wanted to be there for them,” he continued. “We just want to say thank you to them for their continued support and everything that they do to help us and the community,” said Adams. The Tiki Bar will be hosting two more events, “Tiki Bar’s Dog-Gone Family Pet Day,” and the bar is partnering up with the Patuxent Animal Welfare Society for this event. It will be held Sunday Oct. 19 from noon to 5 p.m. The Tiki Bar is also having their annual Halloween party, “Lost on Tiki Island” on Oct. 25 from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. The Tiki Bar is located at 85 Charles Street in Solomons. lauren@somdpublishing.net
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Strategies for Proper Pruning As the leaves fall off the trees and greenery thins out for the season, exposing branches and undergrowth along the way, homeowners may be tempted to prune their trees and shrubs. But while autumn pruning may seem like a good idea, many gardening experts say it is often best for homeowners to wait until winter or early spring before pruning. Although pruning does thin out branches and tame spent blooms, which can be eyesores, pruning also stimulates new growth. Pruning in the autumn, when plants are naturally preparing to go dormant, can weaken the plants considerably. This can compromise their chances of surviving into the next growing season. Fall temperatures also can be deceiving. While it may be warm during the day when the sun is shining, temperatures can quickly drop overnight. Pruning during the warmth of day, when the sap has risen in the plants, may deplete energy from the plant. When the mercury drops at night, the plant can suffer. If you must spend time in the yard in the fall, tend to the leaves and debris that have already fallen to the ground rather than focusing energy on fall pruning. If you have been diligent during the spring and summer, your shrubs and other plants likely won’t need pruning at this time of year. Wait until winter before taking out the shears. At this point, the woody parts of many plants are dormant and will not be
harmed or primed to grow by the pruning. Chances are you won’t prune too much as well, as chilly temperatures will keep you from spending too much time outdoors. When it’s time to prune, consider these other pointers. • Keep tools clean and in good working order. You risk injury if your tools are dull and in poor shape overall. Spend time sharpening pruners and keep manual tools oiled and clean. Debris can lodge itself in clippers, making it more difficult to open and shut them. Wash and dry tools after use, especially when dealing with diseased plants. Otherwise you risk spreading disease to healthy plants. • Cut back stems completely. It’s usually a good idea to prune branches back to the main stem. Leaving a portion sticking out can catch on people or animals and produce a gathering spot for bacteria and insects. Take out thinner, smaller shoots first before moving on to any dead or dying branches. • Prune dry branches. Do not prune when plants are wet. Pruning damp plants encourages the growth of microbes that can infiltrate the plant. This is not as significant a problem in the winter, when microbes have already been killed. • Ask an expert. If you are unsure of how and when to prune particular plants, consult with an expert at a nursery or wherever you buy your plants.
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Thursday, September 25, 2014
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Entertainment Calendar Thursday, Sept. 25 Rusty and Steve Ruddy Duck Seafood and Alehouse (16810 Piney Point Road, Piney Point) – 7 p.m.
Football on Roller Skates
By Emily Charles Contributing Writer
“Roller derby has been described in a few ways, comically. The most common representation of it is speed chess while people throw bricks at you on roller skates. Another way is football plus track on roller skates with no ball and less pads,” said Rachel Harris, Marketing Director and Public Relations Manager of Southern Maryland Roller Derby. So what is it, really? She had the answer: “It’s a game where offense and defense is played at the same time. Only one person on each team can score points, the jammer. They wear a star cover on their helmet so everyone can tell who they are, and then the other four people on each team blockers are trying to stop the opposite team’s jammer from scoring points, which means passing them on the track…We want to bring roller derby to Southern Maryland.” The SOMD Roller Derby League was established roughly two years ago by the league’s president, known as Rhapsody N Bruise, when she tired of the long trip to her former roller derby team. “Our president, Rhapsody N Bruise, had been commuting all the way to Baltimore to practice and play with their team up there, Charm City Roller Girls, and it just became too much financially for her to travel up there, so she decided to start one down here with a few other interesting people, and that’s how it all started,” Harris stated. Since then, the league has dedicated itself to development, working hard to recruit new members, according to Harris. “The past two years have been growing years for us, getting skaters, getting our name out there, getting people to join,” she said, “We have nine bout ready [skaters], and five other skaters who are not bout ready. We also have refs and volunteers, and they’re members, just not skating members.” How do people become members? They go to bootcamp! “We run a 13 week bootcamp. Once a week, you come to boot camp and you learn a specific set of skills each week. It starts with everything from how to roller-skate to and including hitting and stopping and laps. Once you have completed the 13 weeks, we invite you to join the league, and then whatever skills you have to work on you work on at practice with the league,” Harris said, and then, to become bout ready, skaters must take a test. “They have to take a WFTDA [Women’s Flat Track Derby Association] Assessment. You have to do 27 laps around the track in five minutes. It’s a lot. It took me over a year to achieve myself. There are also tests on balance and awareness and stopping properly, all the way up to big hits, like shoulder checks and hip checks and all kinds of different things you have to do to be safe. And it’s more about safety than skill at first. We have a level system— level one skater, level two skater— it’s how we progress through our skills. At the end of level
Piranhas Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 8:30 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 26 Don’t Call Me Shirley Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 8:30 p.m. Funkzilla Striped Rock (14470 Solomons Island Road, Solomons Island) – 6 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 27 DJ Dave The Tavern (4975 St Leonard Road, St Leonard) – 9 a.m. Photos courtesy of flickr.com
two, you take a written test on the rules, for players and referees. The refs have to score higher on the rules test, because they have to know them,” said Harris. SOMD Roller Derby, which currently acts as a nonprofit organization, a league and a team, has just concluded its first year playing against other teams, having competed for the last time this season on Sunday, Sept. 21, “over the bridge in Salisbury,” Harris said. “This is our first year playing against other teams and tomorrow is our third and final game of the year…we don’t want to overwhelm the few players that we do have with all of this stuff, and then there are injuries too, the first time around. The skating season, the playing season, is literally all year, but we as a league take a holiday break, and most do. But pretty much, you can always find a roller derby game to watch or go to.” Currently, SOMD Roller Derby is a women’s only team, but is looking to expand its horizons in the future. “The reason we say we’re a league and a team is that we’re new, so we only have enough people for one team. A lot of the bigger leagues have two, three, four separate teams within one league. We’re an organization, a team, and a league right now. We want to have a team for each county! We’ve even considered having one for PG County. We thought about a co-ed team and we want to have a junior league, for people under eighteen. I think the age for that is like, 11 to 18. That would be a great feeder for us that we could keep going for a really long time. Not every girl wants to play soccer, not every girl wants to be a ballerina. So the girls who were told they couldn’t play hockey, they couldn’t play football, they couldn’t wrestle, maybe roller derby’s the thing for them,” said Harris. “It’s an outlet from stress in your life! You get to hit your friends and still love each other afterwards, not like at a high school party where somebody might get hit and the two people never speak again. You’re always friends afterwards and you meet a lot of really great people. Not only that, but I’ve lost 80 pounds in the last two years. It ups your physical game, so to speak. Another thing about roller derby that you don’t realize going into it, it doesn’t matter what
size you are, it doesn’t matter what age you are, we have a grandmother on our team, we have a recent high school graduate on our team. It doesn’t matter what age you are, it doesn’t matter where you came from, it’s a big self esteem booster. There’s a place for small and skinny skaters and there’s a place for tall and big skaters. Every body type is welcome and every personality type is welcome. Most of us are mothers, many of us are married or engaged, some are stay at home moms, some are working. We have a Navy Chief on our team, we have a homicide detective, people from all walks of life and all types of people,” Harris said. While the roller derby league is reaching out to members of the Southern Maryland Community, it is also doing its best to give back to the community as a whole, namely through extensive works for charity. “We tried to focus on women’s charities. This year we did a tattoo fundraiser at Chronic Ink. We donated all the funds raised that day from the tattoos people got to the Autism Parents Support Group of Southern Maryland. We sent local tri-county area kids to summer camp. We’re doing the Monster Glow Dash next month…We are doing a charity beer pong tournament in November, and we’re going to be donating to Angel’s Watch, which is a women’s and children’s domestic violence shelter. We want to do a skate with Girl Scouts, and help them get their skating badges, but we haven’t found a troop yet that needs that badge, so we’re trying to find one in the tri-county area. One of the biggest focuses that we’ve tried to have is giving back to the community and not just being all about sports. We’ve tried to focus our charity on the local community, and we’ve been trying to get local sponsors,” Harris said. “We want to show that it’s not just a sport, but that it can also be part of the community.” Roller derby is one of the world’s most rapidly developing sports, Harris said. Try it out! In doing so, you just may become part of roller derby history. For more information about SOMD Roller Derby, visit www.somdrollerderby. org. news@countytimes.net
Karaoke California Applebees (45480 Miramar Way, California) – 9 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 28 Snakebite Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 3 p.m.
Monday, Sept. 29 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. 30 Open Mic Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 8:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 1 Open Mic Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 7 p.m. Team Trivia Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 7 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 2 Swamp Candy Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 7:30 p.m. Coastline Ruddy Duck Seafood and Alehouse (16810 Piney Point Road, Piney Point) – 8 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 3 Big Money Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 8 p.m.
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Thursday, September 25, 2014
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Library Events Thursday, Sept. 25
Friday, Sept. 26
• 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
• 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 Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 1 to 3 p.m. Stop by to get job counseling, resume help, search for jobs and get connected with Southern Maryland JobSource. This 38’ mobile center features 11 computer workstations, smart board instructional technology, satellite internet access, exterior audio visual and broadcasting capabilities; state-of-the-art workforce applications and connectivity for wireless mobile device access. 410-326-5289 • Resume and Cover Letter Workshop Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 1 to 3 p.m. Need help with your resume? Join job counselor Sandra Holler in a small group to learn what makes a strong resume and cover letter. If you have one started, bring it with you so editing can happen on the spot. Please register. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862 • Wiz Kids Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Would you like to build a robot? Come make your own BrushBot from materials we supply. Wiz Kids learn about new and exciting ways to be involved in the world through technology, nature observations, astronomy and more. For students in grades 3-5. Please register. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862 • Wiz Kids Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Would you like to build a robot? Come make your own BrushBot from materials we supply. Wiz Kids learn about new and exciting ways to be involved in the world through technology, nature observations, astronomy and more. For students in grades 3-5. Register one month before each event. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862 • Astronomy Night Calvert Library Fairview Branch, Rt. 4 and Chaneyville Road, Owings – 7 to 8:30 p.m. Interested in what the Sept. night sky has to offer? Want to try out a nice telescope? Join the Astronomy Club of Southern Maryland for a Family Astronomy event in the field behind Calvert Library Fairview Branch. 410-257-2101 • What’s Your Story: Teen Writers Workshop - OMOB event Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 7 to 8:30 p.m. Writing a story? Looking to get published? Here’s your chance! Enter a story related to the themes in this year’s One Maryland One Book, “The Distance Between Us: A Memoir” and you could find your story in every middle school, high school and public library in Southern Maryland. If you need some help getting started, or are interested in refining a story you already have, join Emilia for our “What’s Your Story?” Teen Writing Workshops! Please register. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862
• Southern Matinee Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 1 to 4 p.m. Come watch the movie based on the book “Heaven is For Real: A Little Boy’s Astounding Story of His Trip to Heaven and Back”. 410-326-5289
Saturday, Sept. 27
ley Way – 7 to 8:30 p.m. Learn how to keep your loved one’s mind and body active, how to prevent falls, improve communication, find respite care and more. 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 • October Artist in the Stacks: Faith Gaillot Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way Medium: watercolor and pen and ink. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862
• Garden Smarter: Bulbs for All Seasons Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 10 to 11:30 a.m. Enjoy flowers all year long! Learn how to plant, care for, maintain, and force bulbs. Find out what bulbs grow in our climate, and each bulb’s blooming season. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862
• October Artist of the month: Sylvia Hill Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach Medium: pastels. Portraits of people and animals, as well as still lifes and landscapes. 410-257-241
• Playtime Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach – 10:45 to 11:15 a.m. Playtime is learning and discovery time for you and your child. Engage in interactive play, connect with other parents and caregivers, and have fun! Bring a non-battery operated toy to share. No registration. For ages birth through 5 years old. 410-257-2411
• PlayTime Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 10:20 to 10:50 a.m. Playtime is learning and discovery time for you and your child. Engage in interactive play,connect with other parents and
Monday, Sept. 29 • 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 • Head Games: The Global Concussion Crisis Film and discussion Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Join Calvert Library and Calvert Soccer Association in viewing Head Games: The Global Concussion Crisis! Internationally respected medical experts, professional and amateur athletes and their families offer eyeopening insights and cutting edge science on head trauma that demand that the perception of concussion change to guarantee the health and safety of athletes as a top priority. The film will be followed by a panel discussion led by neurologist, Dr. Harry Kerasidis, football Coach Rick Sneade, and Prince Frederick Eagle President Billy Saunders. 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
Tuesday, Sept. 30 • Elder Care Series: Alzheimer’s Care Over Time Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Cost-
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caregivers, and have fun! Bring a nonbattery operated toy to share. No registration. For ages birth through 5 years old. 410-326-5289 • Cinema Café Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 6 to 8:30 p.m. Join us for a movie based on the book, Divergent, by Veronica Roth. In a world divided by factions based on virtues, the heroin, Tris, learns she’s Divergent and won’t fit in. Lights go down at 6 p.m. followed by a short discussion ending by 8:30 p.m. Popcorn will be served. 410535-0291 or 301-855-1862 • Meet the Author Reyna Grande OMOB event Waldorf West Branch Library, 10405 O’Donnell Place, Waldorf – 7:30 to 9 p.m. Reyna Grande, the 2014 One Maryland One Book author, will visit Maryland this fall to discuss her memoir, The Distance Between Us, with the thousands of Maryland readers who participate in the state’s largest reading and discussion program. Grande will speak, answer questions, and sign copies of The Distance Between Us. Co-sponsored by Calvert Library, Charles County Public Library, St. Mary’s County Library and the College of Southern Maryland Diversity Institute. 410-535-0291 For more information, visit calvert.lib. md.us
Out&About September, Month Long Donations for Kimberly Ruest Kimberly Ruest is the 23-year-old daughter of Dick and Bonnie Ruest of North Beach in Calvert County. She is a graduate of Northern High School. Several years ago, Kimberly was diagnosed with Cardiomyopathy and began a protocol of testing, monitoring and prescription medications. Despite the best care by her doctors at Johns Hopkins University Hospital in Baltimore, her health continued to deteriorate. In 2011, her doctors put a pacemaker in to help her heart work more efficiently. The monitoring and drug protocol continued and Kimberly has been hospitalized several times in the last 3 years due to poor heart function. Just recently, her condition has taken a very serious turn. She reported to her parents that she was not feeling well. They immediately took her to Johns Hopkins where she was evaluated by her doctors. The news was bad. Her heart has weakened to the point where the only option to save Kim’s life is a heart transplant. She was admitted to the cardiac unit at Hopkins for continued testing and medical treatments. Kim and her parents have been advised that Kim cannot leave the hospital to go home. She must stay there until a donor heart is found and the transplant can be done. Kim is continuing to receive treatments that are preparing her for the transplant. The road ahead for Kimberly and her family is extensive and expensive. We are appealing for donations from the Southern Maryland community to help with the many expenses not covered by insurance. Anyone who would like to make a donation may go to www. gofundme.com/cse8go. Any amount you can give will be greatly appreciated and will be used solely to cover these expenses. You may also follow Kimberly’s progress on www.caringbridge.org/ visit/kimruest. Art Show CalvART Gallery, 10 Solomons Island Road S, Prince Frederick — 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Come view “Colorscapes” by Abby Griffin and Mary Blumberg. The show runs until Oct. 5. For more information, call 410-535-9252.
Thursday, Sept. 25 Zumba Class Abigail Francisco School of Classical Ballet, 4110 3rd St., North Beach – 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Abigail Francisco School of Classical Ballet is excited to offer Zumba! Exercise and dance while having fun! Join us for Zumba with Edgar Robledo. Classes on Thursday evenings starting on Sept. 18, 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. 13-class session, only $71.50.
Friday, Sept 26 Homespun Coffee House Open Mic Christ Church Parish Hall, 37497 Zach Fowler Road, Chaptico – 7 p.m. The Southern Maryland Traditional Music and Dance HomeSpun Coffee House will sponsor an Open Mic at the Christ Church Parish Hall, 37497 Zach Fowler Road, Chaptico, MD on Friday, Sept. 26. This is a great event with many varieties of music and lots of friendship, so if you haven’t been to an SMTMD event before, this is a great time to start! The doors open at 7 p.m., and the music starts at 7:30. The admission fee for this event is only $7, and performers are admitted free. Light refreshments will be provided (donations are suggested). For additional information, or to sign up to perform, please contact John Garner at garner@wildblue.net or call John at 301-904-4987. Visit www.smtmd.org for directions and more information.
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The Town of North Beach will provide dumpsters for residents to dispose of all items EXCEPT hazardous materials. The dumpsters will be available Sept. 27 and 28, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. They will be located in the visitor’s parking lot at the corner of 5th St. and Chesapeake Ave. If you have any questions, please call Town Hall at 301-855-6681.
Sunday, Sept. 28 Grand Opening Thrift Store St. Michael’s Church, 16562 Three Notch Rd. Ridge – 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. This weekend, St. Michael’s School celebrates the grand opening of their “Angel Wings & Things” thrift store. The former Sisters of St. Joseph Convent/Bethany House has been transformed into a non-profit store operating under the Archangel Scholarship Foundation. All proceeds will be used for SMS tuition assistance. Sunday store hours are 9 am to Noon. Regular thrift store hours on Saturdays are 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Donations are accepted on Saturdays from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Monday, Sept. 29 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. For more information call 410-326-5289 or visit http://calvertlibrary.info.
Tuesday, Sept. 30 Macaroni Kid Mommy and Me Fun Chick-fil-A at First Colony Shopping Center, 45150 First Colony Way, California – 9:30 to 11 a.m. Join Macaroni Mama for this free morning of hands-on fun. Door prizes for moms and a creative variety of Autumn-themed craft projects for little hands. Learn about our Happy Birthday resources! More information at www.stmarys.macaronikid.com.
October, Month Long October Events at the Calvert Marine Museum The Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Rd., Solomons – 10:30 to 11 a.m. Fall is in the air and it’s the perfect time to visit the Calvert Marine Museum. There are activities and programs for all members of the family. For a complete listing of events, visit the website at www. calvertmarinemuseum.com.
Wednesday, Oct. 1 Audubon Society Monthly Meeting Calvert County Library, Fairview Branch, Calvert County, 8120 Southern Maryland Blvd., Owings – 7:30 p.m. Guest Speakers include Dr. Gwenda Brewer and George Jett, Photographers and Naturalists. Come and join a group of insect specialists, botanists and the noted mammologist, Fiona Reid on a trip to the Pantanal region of Brazil where we search for unique animals, insects and plants. Enjoy the delightful pictures of birds such as a Chestnut-eared Aracari, mammals including Jaguars and bats, and the insect and plant diversity of some of the most magnificent landscapes on earth. The leaders will treat us to a delightful narration of their adventures and take questions. Come at 7 p.m. for refreshments and mingle before the program. SMAS President, Michael Patterson, 301-7525763 or Michael.Patterson@pgparks.com.
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Community Events
Community Clean Up North Beach, 20714 – 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Shirley Walker
Thursday, September 25, 2014
46924 Shangri-La Drive Lexington Park, MD 20653
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Got Your Back: Self Defense for Tweens Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. With guest instruction from Kyle Webber of Black Belt Academy of Prince Frederick, tweens will learn the basic tenants of self defense: situational awareness, body language, assertiveness, and escape strategies. Comfortable clothing suggested. Please register. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. http://calvertlibrary.info.
Friday, Oct. 3 On Pins and 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. http://calvertlibrary.info. Kids! The Secret of Life of Sand Dollars Bayside History Museum, 4025 4th St., North Beach – 2 to 3 p.m. Learn all about living sand dollars, hear a story, play a game and make a take-home sand dollar craft! Ages 3-5, children must be accompanied by an adult. $1/child. www.baysidehistorymuseum.org baysidechildrensprograms@hotmail.com
Saturday, Oct. 4 Sheriff Evans Bull Roast St. Leonard Volunteer Fire Department,200 Calvert Beach Rd., St. Leonard – 4 to 7 p.m. Get more info. www.mikeevansforsheriff.com/Events. htm Audubon Society Field Trip “Sharp-Tailed Sparrows and Migrants” Cove Point Beach and Marsh, Calvert County – 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Leader: Bob Boxwell Join us at Cove Point beach and marsh, a unique habitat on the western shore of the Chesapeake Bay. A living shoreline project is helping to restore the fresh water marsh from salt water incursion. We will search for sparrows, marsh inhabitants and migrants. This is a restricted area and we are limited to ten guests. RSVP by Sept. 28 to Bob at 443-404-5549 or bobboxwell@hotmail.com
Sunday, Oct. 5 Youth Soccer Challenge Competition St. John Vianney soccer field, Prince Frederick – 3 p.m. Local K of C Council to Sponsor Youth Soccer Challenge Competition. All boys and girls ages 9-14 are invited to participate in the local level of competition for the 2014 Knights of Columbus Soccer Challenge. The local competition will be held Oct. 5 at 3 p.m. at St. John Vianney soccer field in Prince Frederick. In the event of inclement weather a rain date is set for Oct. 11 at 3 p.m. at St. John Vianney. The Knights of Columbus Soccer Challenge is sponsored annually, with winners progressing through local, district, and state competitions. International champions are announced by the K of C international headquarters based in New Haven, CT on scores from the state-level competitions. All boys and girls 9 to 14-years-old are eligible to participate and will compete in their respective age divisions. All contestants on the local level are recognized for their participation in the event. Participants are required to furnish proof of age and written parental consent. For entry forms or additional information contact Chuck Crisman, phone 410-535-0453 or email OLSOWYD@gmail.com.
Monday, Oct. 6 Civil Rights Educational Tour Motor Coach Tour, College of Southern Maryland, La Plata, MD Campus, 8730 Mitchell Rd., La Plata, MD 20646 – departure at 8 a.m., Oct. 6 to Oct. 11 Join the Diversity Institute at the College of Southern Maryland as we revisit some of Civil Right’s most poignant landmarks in celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act. The tour dates are Oct. 6 - 11. Highlights include: The International Civil Rights Center and Museum (North Carolina), The Martin Luther King Center (Georgia), Rosa Parks Museum (Alabama), The Lorraine Hotel National Civil Rights Museum (Tennassee), The Underground Railroad Museum (Ohio). This all inclusive tour includes - Luxurious motorcoach equip with internet access, movies and plenty of snacks; all hotel stays; all tour and museum admissions; some meals included. Packages start at $485 for a group of 4, to $835 for a single. For more information go to: www.csmd.edu/civilrightstour or contact Ava Morton, 301-539-4742.
Tuesday, Oct. 7 Sea Squirts “Signs of Animals” Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Rd., Solomons– 10:30 to 11 a.m., Oct. 7 and 9 Look for the signs animals leave behind. Tracks, scat, holes, and food remains are just a few clues we can piece together to figure out what animals live here. Join us for games, stories, and a walk outside. Free drop-in program for toddlers 18 months to three years and their caregivers.
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