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County Commissioners, Board of Education Talk Future Funding By Sarah Miller Staff Writer With the amount of money from the state decreasing every year and the need to balance the local government and Calvert County Public Schools (CCPS) budget looming in the future, the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) and the Board of Education (BOE) held a joint meeting on Feb. 3 to discuss future funding plans. “Next year’s approach to how we do business is going to have to be a little bit different,” said Superintendent Daniel Curry. The group discussed the possibility of a funding formula. The last funding formula expired in 2012 and was not reestablished because the BOCC and BOE could not reach a consensus on how it should look, according to Calvert County Director of Finance and Bud-
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get Tim Haydon. He suggested a formula that would tie any increases above Maintenance of Effort (MOE) to real estate taxes. If revenue increases, then the school’s budget will be increased proportionately, capping at a three percent increase. If the tax revenue is level or decreases, then the schools will be funded at MOE, which is the minimum funding level the county is required to provide to schools. Hayden praised the superintendent’s proposed budget, saying “it looked like a good submission,” but the decrease in state funding left it unbalanced. BOCC Vice President Evan K. Slaughenhoupt Jr. suggested CCPS and county government staff look at overlapping services, such as the transportation and information and technology departments, to find ways to combine services and find savings. Another proposed way to find savings is by looking at each school and moving staff around, or eliminating staff, to match each schools needs. The BOCC expressed concern about this approach, worrying about backlash from the community and how services offered would suffer. Additionally, there was talk of future county-wide redistricting efforts to even out the number of students in each school and ease overcrowding issues in the northern end of Calvert. . For more information, visit www.co.cal.md.us or www.calvertnet.k12.md.us sarahmiller@countytimes.net
New Court Aims to Help Substance Abusers Recover By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Calvert County is launching a new way to help individuals with substance abuse problems – the first hearing for Calvert County Drug Court will be on Feb. 5. The drug court is run by a board that includes State’s Attorney Laura Martin, representatives from public defenders, parole and probation, the sheriff’s office, Drug Court Coordinator Molly Owens. This core group meets weekly to evaluate referrals, Owens aid. “Everyone has totally embraced the idea,” she said. Drug court participants have to be non-violent, have a drug or alcohol dependency and be in need of treatment, Martin said. Additionally, they have to be Calvert County residents or have a history of dealing drugs. The drug court is designed to help people who know they have a problem and are stuck, Martin said. “There’s a huge need for this down here,” Owens said. Referrals for drug court can come from lawyers, police, the state’s attorney’s office. Individuals can even write and ask to be considered for inclusion in the drug court program. The program takes more than the individual into consideration, Martin said. The
board looks at the support system they have around them, such as a stable living environment and support system. “Treatment courts are probably the number one best way to deal with drug problems in the county, Owens said. A drug court is a positive way to work with a person to change their behavior, she said. Participants have to agree to be involved in drug court and everything it involves, such as weekly meetings with their case manager, regular substance testing and involvement in support groups. “We can’t help you if you’re not honest with yourself,” Owens said. Owens and the rest of the drug court team try to help participants find ways to improve their lives, be it by getting them involved in internships or helping them earn their GED. “We really try to make this a positive experience for a person,” Owens said. “We are not here to beat on you.” Owens ran a drug court in Anne Arundel County and said there are a few things that go into making such a program successful. There needs to be a team approach all the way around, she said. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
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Working on the Railroad By Emily Charles Contributing Writer If you’re looking for a volunteer experience, Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum has a great opportunity to offer. Saturday, March 14, the museum will host a Volunteer Workshop open to all community members who are willing to attend. “We take everybody who walks in the door,” said Curator Harriet Stout. “This is a yearly session we have where we gather our experienced volunteers and potential volunteers for basic training. People get to know each other and learn how to operate the nitty-gritty stuff, like turning on the alarm system to the museum. ” The main job of volunteers is to “interpret artifacts to the people,” said volunteer Mike Sweeney. “We’re always looking for new people, especially young folks.” Volunteers of the museum also “man the museum on weekends and weekdays when we can’t be here,” Stout said. Additionally, volunteers prepare and participate in museum events as “support staff” and are a huge asset to the museum’s fun-
draising arm, said staff member Correine Moore. “Volunteers usually run craft tables, games, maybe make goodie bags, to help with our events,” added President of Friends of the Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum, Hilary Dailey. New volunteers should have “a knack for working with people, or public speaking,” so they may help museum staff provide visitors with the most hospitable experience possible, Moore said. However, they don’t need to be train enthusiasts, Dailey added. “Just bring an open mind and a cheerful countenance! Maybe a notebook to take notes. Otherwise, come as you are,” Stout said. The Chesapeake Beach Railway museum sees volunteers as its backbone. “Volunteers are the lifeblood of our museum and we depend on them…Our volunteers are in the public eye and are very much involved in public relations for the museum and for business. We want them to be able to point out restaurants and businesses to our visitors. This museum often acts as a welcome center, as there isn’t another in town, and so we look to serve the greater purpose of eco-
nomic development. Being a part of the museum isn’t just whittling, volunteers have to be involved with the public, which is something our present volunteers are good at doing,” Moore said. “Good hospitality and a little bit of history is a good thing. We don’t care so much about the amount visitors learn while they’re here, just so long as they leave with the feeling that they enjoyed their experience,” Stout added. Refreshments will be offered and participants will be taken on a small field trip toward the end of the day. Pre-registration is unnecessary, and potential volunteers are encouraged simply to walk in. The Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum hopes to see you there! For more information about the Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum or the Volunteer Workshop, call 410-2573892, email cbrailway@co.cal.md.us, visit the museum’s Facebook page, or stop by the museum at 4155 Mears Avenue in Chesapeake Beach. contributing@countytimes.net
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Calvert County Democratic Central Committee Announces Annual Goldstein Dinner The Calvert County Democratic Central Committee is proud to announce details about the 17th Annual Goldstein Dinner that will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 12. at the Rod‘N’Reel Restaurant in Chesapeake Beach, Maryland. The Dinner will honor “The Working Men and Women of the Labor Movement.” The anticipated keynote speaker will be Department of Labor Secretary Tom Perez. Everyone is invited. Tickets are $75 per person and are available for purchase now. To purchase your ticket or obtain information about how you can sponsor a table, or place an advertisement in our program, call headquarters at 410-414-3660 or email calvertdems@gmail.com.
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Man Sentenced to Nine Years for Heroin Charges
By Lauren Procopio Staff Writer On Tuesday Jan. 27, Circuit Court Judge Marjorie Clagett sentenced Rishaad Naylor, 23, of Annapolis, to an active sentence of nine years at the Division of Correction for the charges of CDS [Controlled Dangerous Substance]: possession with the intent to distribute heroin and distribution of heroin. The maximum sentence for each charge is 20 years. According to the charging documents, on the morning of Jan. 10, 2014, Detective (Det.) Eric Bashman, of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office, received information from a confidential informant stating she knew information about a heroin dealer in Calvert County. According to police, the informant stated Lauren Fowler, of Huntington, was driving Naylor around the county in her white 2005 Honda. According to the statement from police, Det. Bashman had several members of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Special Operation Team (SOT) and the Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) respond to the area of Route two in an attempt to locate the suspects. The suspects were located driving through the parking lot of J.Ts restaurant, according to police. Members of the DEU witnessed numerous vehicles pull behind the Honda as it traveled through the parking lot. Det. Bashman, along with
members of the DEU, conducted surveillance on the vehicles as they all turned onto Dalrymple Road then onto Claggett Road, according to police. Fowler then stopped her vehicle in the roadway with the other vehicles behind her, members of the DEU observed the occupants of each vehicle make their way, one by one, to the front passenger side of the Honda. According to police, each person would exchange items with the passenger then quickly return to their vehicle. Following the exchange, Fowler turned her car around and exited Claggett Road with the other vehicles following. According to Det. Bashman, the SOT conducted a high-risk stop on the Honda as it turned onto Dalrymple Road; Fowler and Naylor were then detained. A search of the Honda found three cellphones, police found drug related text messages regarding the sale of Heroin in one of the phones. Police also found several hypodermic needles, a shoelace, used cotton balls and a spoon, according to police these items are considered to be heroin-based paraphernalia. Police found $687 on Naylor and a large bag with 37 small plastic bags containing suspected heroin was found inside Fowler’s bra. According to police, the estimated street value of the heroin located on Fowler was $2,220. The suspected heroin was later field tested with positive results and had a total weight of 17 grams. Fowler stated Naylor gave her his heroin to hold as he conducted the illegal drug transactions and when he ran out of
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heroin he then had her retrieve the bag. Naylor and Fowler were placed in police vehicles and while Naylor was in the vehicle he began ramming his head into the front passenger side window and began breathing heavily. Deputy First Class (DFC) Denton began transporting Naylor to the Calvert County Detention Center and was asked by Naylor to retrieve Naylor’s money from him. Naylor then stated to DFC Denton “you ain’t getting free money.” While Naylor was in handcuffs he shifted his body and retrieved his money from his pocket and began ripping it up. According to online records, Naylor was originally charged with four counts of CDS: distribution of a narcotic; CDS: possession with the intent to distribute a narcotic; conspiracy- CDS: distribution of a narcotic. Fowler was originally charged with CDS: possession with the intent to distribute a narcotic and conspiracy to distribute a narcotic. Naylor is currently serving nine years at the Division of Correction. Fowler served three months and six days at the Division of Correction. Both Fowler and Naylor received five years of supervised probation. lauren@somdpublishing.net
Woman Pleads Guilty to Child Abuse Charge Husband Pled Guilty to Child Neglect Charge
By Lauren Procopio Staff Writer Holly Marie Taylor, 23, of Lusby, pled guilty to second-degree child abuse on Dec. 8, 2014. Police charged Taylor with seconddegree child abuse, second-degree assault and three counts of neglect of a minor. Her husband, Joshua Abram Taylor, 28, of Lusby, was charged with three counts of neglect of a minor and received a six-month sentence at the Calvert County Detention Center. However, he was granted work release. Taylor allegedly abused her three stepchildren; the couple has one child of their own together. According to police, on Dec. 19, 2013, the Department of Social Services (DSS) received an anonymous report involving one of Taylor’s stepchildren. The report indicated Taylor gave her stepchild a “severe beating.” On the following day, DSS began investigating the
report and the investigation revealed the child was beat several times from around Nov. 28, 2013 to Dec. 17, 2013 at her residence in Lusby. The DSS representative spoke with the child in the school nurses office with the school nurse. The minor’s underwear was observed to have holes in it and feces in it; she also had dirty jeans on, according to police. The school nurse and DSS representative observed extensive bruises on the child. They observed bruises on the upper right side of her bottom, bruises on the lower right side of her bottom, a round circular bruise and a large bruise on her left butt cheek near the top of her left thigh. According to police, the minor stated her stepmother, who she calls her mother, “spanked her.” The DSS also observed the minor to have dirty feet, dirty socks and dirty hands, including under her nails. She said she takes a bath and Taylor helps her clean her hair, but she washes the rest. Accord-
Woman Sentenced to Two Years for Theft Charge By Lauren Procopio Staff Writer On Monday, Feb. 2, Circuit Court Judge Gregory Wells sentenced Tracy Wright, 34, of St. Leonard, to two years at the Division of Correction for the charge of theft-scheme: $100,000 plus. Wright was employed by the Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plan and stated her boss “took advantage” of her and used her “as his scapegoat.” “I know in my heart I am not guilty of all the things I was charged with…prior to all of this, I have never been in trouble in all of my life,” she stated to the court. However, the defendant then stated she had a “mutual part” in the crime. Judge Wells told the defendant her
statement seemed to indicate no responsibility of her actions. “I haven’t heard anything that would merit leniency,” he said to the defendant. Judge Wells originally sentenced Wright to an active sentence of five years, but due to the plea agreement he agreed to, he could only give her to an active sentence of two years. “I am going to be extremely blunt with you. If I hadn’t agreed to this, you would have received the five years,” Judge Wells said to the defendant. Wright was ordered to pay $50,000 in restitution. Upon her release from prison, she will be on five years of supervised probation. lauren@somdpublishing.net
ing to police, the DSS spoke with the minor’s brother and observed he had his shoes on the wrong feet, he was not wearing any socks, his feet were very dirty and “his hair was sticking up all over the place.” According to police, the DSS then spoke with the children’s stepmother at her residence. Taylor initially denied any knowledge of her stepdaughter being beaten. DSS then told Taylor they just saw her stepchild at school and showed Taylor the photos the DSS took of the bruises. Taylor then recanted her first statement and said she spanked the minor “five to eight times with her clothes on.” The DSS then asked Taylor if anyone else could have caused the bruises to which she replied no, according to police. The DSS spoke with Taylor about drug use and she denied using any; she initially refused to take a drug test for DSS, but then did a urine drug screen and was positive for Opiates, Oxycodone and Benzodiazepines, according to police. She then informed the DSS she took a Valium either Dec. 16, 2013 or Dec. 17, 2013. This was during the time she was taking care of her four minor children and Taylor stated she did not remember if she took any medication at the time of the alleged abuse, according to police. According to police, Taylor then stated she had “anger issues” and is “often frustrated caring for the children.” Taylor stated when her husband comes home he “does not help much.” Taylor then admitted to not bathing her stepson because “he is seven and his father taught him how.” According to police, on Dec. 26, 2013, around 6 p.m., Detective (Det.) Fitzgerald responded to the Taylor’s residence and met with Holly Taylor, who informed him she is the stepmother to the three children, but they “call her mom and they do not see their biological mother.” She informed Det. Fitzgerald her and the children’s father have been married since 2011 and stated “she has cared for all of the children since her and Josh have been married.” Det. Fitzgerald then asked her about the discipline in the home to which Taylor stated her stepdaughter “stole everyone’s Christmas presents and unwrapped them so I gave her a
spanking.” Taylor then informed the officer she did not believe she spanked her hard. Det. Fitzgerald asked Taylor when she first noticed the bruises on her stepdaughter and she said Thursday, Dec. 19, 2013 “because DSS came there on Friday.” The detective then asked Taylor, “it happened Monday or Tuesday and you didn’t notice the bruises until Thursday?” Taylor then stated the children do not have baths every night and stated she only washed the youngest child’s hair and the other two children bathe themselves. Det. Fitzgerald then asked Taylor about only washing the hair of a five year old and Taylor answered, “I’ve never had a kid before.” Det. Fitzgerald reiterated to her she has had these children for three years. According to police, on Jan. 2, 2014, Det. Fitzgerald responded to Patuxent Elementary School with DSS and spoke to the child. They asked the minor if someone did that to her and she nodded yes. They also asked the child if the bruises hurt and she nodded yes again. They also asked her if she was afraid to talk to them and she nodded yes and then said, “I’ll get in trouble when I get home.” The minor stated Taylor “hit her with a belt” and her siblings “held her arms and feet.” The child then stated, “every day I got in trouble she beats me with the black belt.” The officials then spoke with the other child and asked him if he has ever seen his sister get a spanking and he stated he has. The child then told the officials he “was helping mommy” and that Taylor told him to “hold her down.” He stated his sister cried and that his mother “kept beating her.” Officials then spoke with the other child who stated Taylor made her sit on her sister’s feet and said she did that “about five other times” and her brother “helped.” According to police, attempts to contact the children’s father were unsuccessful. Holly Taylor is scheduled for a sentencing hearing March 6 at the Circuit Court. If she is found guilty, she faces a maximum sentence of 15 years in prison. lauren@somdpublishing.net
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Visit Our Beautiful Veteran’s Park in Chesapeake Beach I visited Veteran’s Park on a wet Sunday, Jan. 25. What a nice place to go and think about our nation’s past (or even just read a book). The towering flag overlooking the bay is striking. The design of the park is a testament to creativity, and serves as a wonderful memorial to those who have fought in the cause of liberty. As with all structures made by man the law of entropy makes maintenance a required reality. Our memorial holds up well, and requires just a bit of care here and there to preserve its proud purpose. However, some of our elected officials would like to turn a maintenance requirement into an expensive upgrade to the tune of over 1/3 of a million dollars. Mayor Wahl and council members Carpenter, Cumbo, and Mahoney have brought forth and voted for said expenditure repeatedly and contentiously over the past few months. They have repeatedly levied insults of anti-patriotism at opponents of this rather significant expenditure. Why would they do that? Simply put, for political gain. The fact is as elected officials we have a fiduciary responsibility. I take that seriously. According to the public Condensed Statement of Activities found in the Town’s Financial Report, since 2011 revenues have decreased by over $2 million while expenditures have increased by nearly 1/4 million dollars. During the stagnant economy that is the aftermath of the worst financial crisis since the great depression the decrease in government revenue should not be surprising. There are other wellknown factors unique to Chesapeake Beach that also have contributed to the decreased revenue. Despite these facts we have a group of elected officials whom can scarcely find a cause for which they are unwilling to spend tax-payer dollars. How can this be? Do they believe all of these causes warrant spending your money? Of course not. Are they scared? Yes. Of what? Elections and they are willing to spend your money to create issues and buy votes. It is sad they have chosen our beautiful Veteran’s Park as a political tool. That is not its purpose. I invite you to visit our park and enjoy it. Use it for the purpose it was built. Eric Reinhardt Councilman, Chesapeake Beach
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Law Enforcement Government, Community
Commissioner’s Corner
Quick Take?
Calvert County Board of County Commissioners requested “Quick Take” Authority from the state legislature to correct safety issues on Calvert County roads. Many County roads began as paths or trails that were eventuEvan K. ally surfaced. Some remain only tar and chip Slaughenhoupt Jr. (R) rather than asphalt. Several have very dangerous curves and poor sight lines putting lives at risk. A primary responsibility of the County is to bring such roads into compliance with current safety standards. The most time consuming issue (and thereby costly caused by delays) for road improvements occurs during the coordination to acquire right of ways (often times only a few fee), for access to land necessary to straighten these curves and improve the sight lines. An apparent simple road improvement could and does take multiple years to implement. Under “Quick Take”, the County could acquire immediate possession of a portion of ones property by filing a condemnation petition in circuit court and paying an estimated just compensation to the court. The court determines the amount of just compensation entitled to the property owner. Further, if the amount of just compensation awarded by the court exceeds the estimate paid into court, the property owner is entitled to receive prejudgment interest on the excess award in an amount equal to the greater of six percent or the market rate of interest. It is considered part of the just compensation required by the Constitution to be paid for the taking; it is designed to pay the condemnee for the “time value” of the money the owner should have received the property on the day it was taken. The Maryland Constitution allows Quick Take when the State Roads Commission determines that the land is needed for State highway purposes. Like the State, the County would complete all engineering studies and construction plans for the project for which the property is to be acquired and prepare plats, showing, among other things, the centerline, and length of construction. After the plats are recorded, the County would file an informal condemnation petition in Circuit Court and pay an estimated just compensation into the Registry of Court which may be withdrawn by the property owner within 10 days of making a written request. The County is requesting such authority that the State Highway Administration has, except ONLY for improving existing roads, not for new road construction. The County would be limited to implementing Quick Take only after delays on a given road project is essentially stopped. Quick Take Authority as described here reduces overall costs in the long term, reduces risks of accidents to vehicle traffic, and increases the likelihood of safer roads for our citizens. Quick Take is a Public Safety issue. For more information, consult: REPORT OF THE STAET OF MARLAND TASK FORCE ON BUSINESS OWNER COMPENSATION IN COMDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS,~BALT1:4213060. v1 | 12/7/05 125-4812 available at:view.officeapps.live.com/op/view. aspx?src=http%3A%2F%2Fmsa.maryland.gov%2Fmegafile%2Fmsa %2Fspeccol%2Fsc5300%2Fsc5339%2F000113%2F003000%2F0030 71%2Funrestricted%2F20066422e.doc. Board of County Commissioners Board Vice President Evan K. Slaughenhoupt Jr. (R) 3rd District Representative
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Sheriff Highlights Public Safety Needs By Sarah Miller Staff Writer “There’s no way the Calvert Board of County Commissioners can cut public safety at this point, especially with the ongoing drug war and drug issue,” said Calvert County Sheriff Mike Evans about the funding for public safety in the fiscal year 2016 budget, which is still in development. Calvert County’s Detention Center and Sheriff’s Office are preparing for the legislative session and the impact of the governor’s budget and Calvert County Board of County Commissioners budget on safety operations in the county. The detention center was built in 1978, with an addition built in 1990. For the most par, the detention center is “out of sight, out of mind,” said Detention Center Administrator Major Thomas Reece. There are a number of plans to increases capacity in the future, said. In 2011, the Board of County Commissioners removed funding for planning staged to renovate or replace the detention center from the budget and it hasn’t been added back in yet, Evans said. The biggest priorities currently are updates to the plumbing and the lighting. The lights need to be replaced and fixtures need to be upgraded to be more eco-friendly. More priorities may be identified once Reece has a chance to go through the recently submitted system summary documentation. Some of the plumbing dates back to the 1970s, Reece said. At the local level, the detention center generally receives $3.5 million in the budget, which is separate from the sheriff’s office budget. There are plans in place to modernize the entire system, Reece said, and the first phase will cost $500,000. Two projects are currently at the state level for review, Reece said, but he doesn’t anticipate hearing anything until the 2015 General Assembly’s legislative session is complete and the budget is locked in. The corrections facility is at capacity, Reece said. They have added bunks to address the additional people, but on weekends the population increases by 20 to 30. This is because of the “weekenders,” inmates sentenced to serve 10-day stretches and are given permission by a judge to serve then non-consecutively. The last major renovation involving the detention center was the renovation of the work release building. It was finished in 2008, right around the time the economy began to crash. Because of that, the facility has gone unused. It was renovated with the expectation that there would be between 70 and 100 individuals in the work release program at any given time. The facility would have been staffed 24/7 with a rotation of 10 law enforcement officers. With the economic downturn, the number of individuals in the work release program dropped to approximately 20 and hasn’t shown signs of increasing again. The detention center’s budget is not the only one that impacts the corrections in the county, Reece said. Cuts to the Calvert County Health Department Budget may result in a decrease in the number of programs offered to inmates, such as anger management and substance abuse support. No mental health services have been cut, Reece said. In the future, the corrections facility will lean heavily on the chaplain and volunteers to fill in gaps if the health department can no longer offer services at the level they currently are. Evans is in the process of talking with the Calvert County and St. Mary’s County sheriff’s offices about a regional jail concept. Right now, talks are in the beginning stages and revolving around finding a suitable location, Evans said. In the regional jail concept, all three counties would be pooling funds to pay for the jail and its upkeep. In a second collaborative effort, the three Southern Maryland sheriffs want to create a civilian academy director position which would oversee academies for the tri-county area. The salary for the position would be split between Charles, Calvert and St. Mary’s counties, Evans said, and the hope is that the position would be in place on July 1. The sheriff’s office is trying to get money for three additional deputy positions, Evans said. He is in negotiations with the mayors and town councils of North Beach and Chesapeake Beach to hire a dew deputy to patrol the beaches. The municipality would pay for the dew deputy, Evans said. Evans is hopeful that the new governor and police superintendent will bring back the Criminal Investigative Team, (CIT) which was dissolved in 2013. To keep that work going, Evans moved troopers into the CIT, which took them off the road and out of the community. The CIT is instrumental in addressing and combating the drug problems in the county, Evans said. For more information, visit www.co.cal.md.us. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
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Governor’s Budget Impacts Calvert County Public Schools Funding
By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Calvert County Public Schools (CCPS) has been waiting for the governor’s budget to be released to find out what kinds of cuts will be needed in the fiscal year 2016 budget. The news wasn’t great, with the governor’s budget showing a $3.2 million cut in funding from the state level. “We weren’t anticipating that it would be that much less,” said CCPS Superintendent Dr. Daniel Curry. CCPS is looking at revenue of $196.6 from the state and local governments combined. Since he stepped into the superintendent’s position in July, Curry’s goal has been to create a balanced budget without using any fund balance money, as has been done in previous years. Now, with a large gap to fill in order for that to happen, there are a number of factors coming into play. The biggest unknown right now is the health care costs for the next year. CCPS is currently seeking a new healthcare provider. If a new provider can save $3.2 million, then CCPS can stick with the superintendent’s budget presented on Jan. 22.
2+2 Transfer Scholarships Equal Savings for Community College Graduates Students who begin their post-secondary educations at the College of Southern Maryland not only earn credits at half of the cost of most Maryland colleges, but they are also eligible for additional savings through scholarships designed solely for community college graduates when they transfer to pursue a bachelor’s degree. “The 2+2 Transfer Scholarship is open to all community college students in Maryland who are enrolled full-time or part-time, maintain a 2.5 grade point average and demonstrate financial need,” said CSM Associate Vice President of Enrollment Management Joan Middleton. “This scholarship is for students who are in their last semester at CSM and have been accepted into their transfer school. It is a wonderful gift from the State of Maryland for students who complete their community college degrees.” Stephen Corcoran, of Lusby, plans to apply. He earned an associate degree in elementary/special education at CSM and has been accepted to the teacher education program at Towson University. Corcoran developed an interest in special education while participating in the Best Buddies program at Calvert High School. After becoming chapter president of the organization and realizing that he demonstrated the patience required to be successful in this field, he decided on special education as a career. “I enjoy working with children and seeing them thrive,” he said. “It would mean a lot to me to be awarded a scholarship through the 2+2 program because there are always roadblocks with financing college. Every amount I receive to-
ward tuition is appreciated,” Corcoran said. Students must complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) application by March 1 for priority awarding. All majors are eligible, with students enrolling in a science, teaching, engineering, computer science, mathematics or nursing program receiving an annual award of $2,000 and all other majors receiving $1,000 annually for up to three years or six semesters. For information on transfer services at CSM, visit www.csmd.edu/transfer or contact CSM Senior Coordinator of Transfer Services and Articulation James Spence at 301-934-7574 or JamesS@csmd.edu. A FAFSA “Line-by-Line” workshop will take place on the La Plata Campus from 1-3 p.m., Jan. 25. For information, contact the Financial Assistance Department at 301934-7531 or visit www.csmd.edu/Financial/. The scholarship application and eligibility information is available at www.mhec. state.md.us/financialaid/ProgramDescriptions/prog_2+2.asp, with directions on how to apply.
If changing the healthcare provider doesn’t solve the issue, then CCPS will start to look at staffing reductions and possibly cutting out plans for teacher raises in the next year. “We’re hearing from plenty of people concerned about losses at schools,” Curry said. He tries to respond to everyone who writes to him, and he welcomes any suggestions about what can handle a funding cut or what schools or administration could do without. The largest outcry has been from parents worried about cuts to special education, Curry said. CCPS is obligated to meet all IEPs and the level of service will not decrease, but he will be looking at the special education department for inefficiencies and underutilized resources. In the past 10 years, there have been 40 teachers and 40 instructional assistants added to special education, but the program has lost 800 kids. He wants to know why that happened. CCPS has to present the final budget in June, Curry said. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
Drama Tweens Gears Up for Opera Edition By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Calling all drama and music enthusiasts! Get to know opera with Calvert Library! On Thursday, Feb. 5 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Calvert Library Prince Frederick is hosting Drama Tweens: Opera Edition. Opera is all around us, from TV commercials to movies. So, what’s all the drama about? Tweens in fifth, sixth and seventh grade are invited to join come out to learn about costumes, theatre, music and more. There will be a hands on actities, including a make and take craft and improvisational acting opportunities. Calvert County Librarian Kat Jolie is the driving force behind the evening. “My inspiration came from Dr. Jensen and Opera Docs in Baltimore, a group that would meet for dinner before attending performances together. A doctor would give a presentation relevant to the show they would be attending. For example, if the opera was a great love story or tragedy they’d have a cardiologist talk about the effects of heartbreak on the heart,” she said. “As a tween, I first developed an interest in opera watching Beverly Sills on PBS and listening to old records (on display at Prince Frederick [Library]). A family friend, retired music teacher, took me to performances around the DC metro area and gave me a wonderful introduction to opera. Not everyone will have that kind of opportunity. Later, Dr. Jensen encouraged my appreciation of opera as an adult. With
Lynn’s help and Calvert Library, I get to show my support for the opera community by introducing a new generation to opera with Drama Tweens program. The support for the Drama Tweens is fantastic.” The evening will feature guest instructor and professional singer Lynn Tallman. “Lynn Tallman is a professional singer and our guest instructor. Lynn will sing a little for us, give us a bit of background, and talk about how opera is all around is in contemporary culture. We’ve also invited a young singer or two, to attend and talk about their training so our attendees will get to hear about opera from singers close to their own age. Best of all, attendees will get to act out scenes of their own making,” Jolie said. There are a number of ways for tweens to get involved in theatre, even if they can’s make it to Drama Tweens: Opera Edition. “If anyone is looking to get involved there are school drama clubs, theater groups, summer camps, family friendly performances, online resources and not to mention all of the great resources we have here at Calvert Library,” she said. Registration for this event is required. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, visit calvertlibrary.info or call 410-535-0291 or 301-8551862. To find out more about the program, visit lyricoperahouse.com/page_img. php?cms_id=3. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
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In Our Community
CSM Ward Virts Series Presents Pianist Eliza Garth, Feb. 8 The College of Southern Maryland will showcase pianist Eliza Garth as part of the Ward Virts Concert Series beginning at 3 p.m., Feb. 8. Garth’s performance is the third of six in the series, all which are held at the Prince Frederick Campus, 115 J.W. Williams Road, Prince Frederick in the Multipurpose Room of Building B. Garth has achieved international distinction as a performer of the music of our time as well as the standard repertoire, through her recordings and her appearances in major cities in the U.S., Europe and Asia. Widely regarded as an artist with a passionate voice and an adventurous spirit, she has championed some of the most demanding works. In 2012-13, Garth joined the worldwide celebration of the centennial of John Cage, performing his music in major cities, venues and festivals. These included appearances in Manhattan under the auspices of the League of Composers/ISCM; at the Alba (Italy) Music Festival; at the University of Maryland at College Park (Clarice Smith Center for the Performing Arts); and in Chicago, as part of “a.pe.ri.od.ic presents A John Cage Festival” in collaboration
with the renowned Floating World Gallery, one of the world’s foremost dealers in Japanese art. Garth is a faculty member at St. Mary’s College of Maryland where she directs “Piano Festival by the River,” a summer retreat for pianists. She has traveled to China with faculty colleagues to appear in the centennial celebration at Fudan University in Shanghai and also gave performances in Beijing and Dalian. Garth has been recognized by the Maryland State Arts Council with two Individual Artist Awards, most recently for her performance of Cage’s “Sonatas and Interludes.” Her Ward Virts performance, entitled “Sound and Color” will include pieces by Cage, Henry Cowell, Claude Debussy and Sheree Clement. The Ward Virts Concert Series is presented by sponsors Dr. and Mrs. Henry Virts, Edward and Patricia Mehosky, The Southern Maryland Chain Chapter of The Links, Inc., Stovy and Anne Brown, Exelon Generation-Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant and the CSM Foundation. Admission is free and seating is open but limited. For information, contact 443-550-6011, rflem-
Photo courtesy of the College of Southern Maryland Pianist Eliza Garth will perform on Feb. 8 as part of the College of Southern Maryland’s Ward Virts Concert Series.
ing@csmd.edu or www.csmd.edu/ Arts.The remaining schedule for the 2014-15 Ward Virts series is Holly Roadfeldt (piano), March 1; Jeremy Koch (saxophone) and YuHusuan Liao (piano), April 12; and Blue Mountain Ensemble, May 3. Press Release from the College of Southern Maryland
9th Annual Calvert County Chamber of Commerce Chocolover’s Affair to be hosted at Asbury Solomons
The Calvert County Chamber of Commerce is celebrating the ninth annual Chocolover’s Affair on Saturday, Feb. 21. This year’s event is being hosted by Asbury Solomons in the newly renovated Riverview Restaurant and Topside Pub and Grille from 7 to 11 p.m. The Chocolover’s Affair will feature a dessert competition between students from the Calvert County Career and Technology Academy, live music from a Calvert County Public School’s student instrumental group, and safety escorts provided by the NJROTC. Sponsors of this community event include Asbury Solomons, Calvert Commercial Real Estate, Inc., Community Bank of the Chesapeake, Dominion Cove Point LNG, DJ Dave Entertainment, Exelon Generation Calvert Cliffs, Jax Photography, Garner Exteriors, LLC, Maryland Pennysaver, PNC Bank, Rymer & Associates, P. A., and Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative Tickets are $85 per person or $150 per couple. Entrance includes hors d’oeuvres, an elegant catered dinner buffet and dancing. There will be a live and silent auction. Beer and wine are included. Liquors are available for purchase. For more information and to buy tickets, contact the Calvert County Chamber of Commerce at 410-535-2577.
Senior Citizen News
SENIOR LIVING
Bowl with a “Friend” Friends of Calvert County Seniors, Inc. is hosting Bowl with a “Friend”, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2 - 4 p.m. at Lord Calvert Bowl. There will be door prizes, 50/50 and a wheel of prizes. The fee of $25 / person includes two hours of bowling and shoes. Register at Calvert Pines Senior Center. For more information, call 410-535-4606 or 301-855-1170. The proceeds from this event will be used to improve the quality of life for qualified local seniors by providing funds which assist them to remain independent when government or grant funds are insufficient. AARP Tax-Aide Program Tax-Aide Counselors will be available Monday, Feb. 9, through Wednesday, April 15 to prepare tax returns for low-to-moderate income senior citizens aged 50-plus. The three Calvert County senior centers will start taking calls to schedule appointments Monday, Feb. 2. Before making your appointment, make sure you have all of the documentation necessary to complete your return. This would include last year’s tax return and any income and expense documentation for 2014. If you, your spouse or any of your dependents participated in any of the Affordable Care Act Health Exchanges during any part of 2014, please bring all 1095 forms and other proof of insurance and receipts for any premium payments, waivers and exemption certificates for all individuals on the tax return. Bring a cancelled/ voided check (for proof of direct deposit account) for any refunds/payments. To make an appointment, call: Calvert Pines Senior Center, 410-535-4606 or 301-8551170; North Beach Senior Center, 410-257-2549; Southern Pines Senior Center, 410-586-2748. Calvert Pines Senior Center (CPSC) Bid on great items and you could win at the Senior Council’s Silent Auction, Friday, Feb. 13, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Bring your sweetheart to lunch at noon, then stay for the Valentines Day Party, Friday, Feb. 13, 12:30 p.m. North Beach Senior Center (NBSC) Be sure to sign up early for the Sweet Treat Valentine Lunch, Friday, Feb. 13, 12 noon. Start a new project or work on an old one at the Sewing Group, Wednesdays and Fridays, 10 a.m. Southern Pines Senior Center (SPSC) Test your knowledge at the Presidential Trivia and Lincoln Discussion, Thursday, Feb. 12, 12:45 p.m. Celebrate Valentine’s Day with lunch and entertainment by Jimi Simon, Friday, Feb. 13. Festivities begin at 11 a.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 410535-4606 or 301-855-1170, North Beach Senior Center at 410-257-2549, or Southern Pines Senior Center at 410-586-2748. Monday, Feb. 9 Knockwurst, Vegetable Soup, Baked Beans, Sunny Slaw, Whole Wheat Bun, Diced Pears Tuesday, Feb. 10 Chili Con Carne, Tossed Salad, Pineapple Juice, Cornbread, Sliced Peaches Wednesday, Feb. 11 Meatloaf with Gravy, Chicken Noodle Soup, Oven Browned Potatoes, Carrot Raisin Salad, Wheat Bread, Orange Thursday, Feb. 12 Chicken Chow Mein, Broccoli Salad, Brown Rice, White Bread, Pineapple Chunks Friday, Feb. 13 Roast Beef with Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Wheat Bread, Grape Juice, Red Velvet Cake
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The Calvert County Times 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.
William “Bill” Davis Allen, Sr., 71 William “Bill” Davis Allen, Sr., 71, of Dunkirk, Md., passed away on Jan. 24. Bill was born in Mt. Rainier, Md. on Feb. 3, 1943 to Eva V. (Horsman) and Thurston P. Allen. Bill was the owner and founder of Allen Electric Company in Calvert County. He learned the electrical trade from his father. Bill continued the flow of knowledge down to two more generations. Allen Electric has been present on a number of building projects in Calvert County and the surrounding counties. Bill took pride in his work and always stressed the importance of doing a good job and doing it right. Family was the upmost importance in his life, business was second and then his love of Corvettes. If you saw a red Corvette pulling up to a jobsite, you knew Bill had arrived. He was the beloved husband and high school sweetheart, for over 50 years, of Patricia Elizabeth (Butler) Allen and the loving father to Matthew P. Allen (Tracy), Douglas C. Allen and the late William D. Allen, Jr.(Patty). He was the grandfather of William R. Allen and Victoria “Tori” E. Allen and the brother of Donald L. Allen, Linda Diane Sheldon (Hal), and the late Robert C. Allen. He is also survived by numerous brothers and sisters-in-law of the Butler family, nieces, nephews and other family and friends. A Funeral Service was held at Lee Funeral Home Calvert, Owings, Md., with burial at Chesapeake Highlands Memorial Gardens, Port Republic, Md.
Gail Lorna Mooney, 68 Gail Lorna Mooney, 68, died on Jan. 25, in Saint James City, Fla. after a protracted battle with cancer. Gail was born on March 10, 1946 in Yonkers, N.Y. to John and Lillian Toolan. She grew up in a loving family with one sister and a large extended family. In high school, she excelled in the sciences and won several awards. Gail had a thirst for knowledge and pursued her interests with vigor. She graduated cum laude from the Salve Regina College in Newport, R.I. with a B.A. in Art, and an M.A. in Human Development. She was later awarded her PhD in Educational Psychology from The Catholic University in Washington D.C. Gail was a driven professional with a successful career at Honeywell spanning various Executive Management positions. Throughout her career Gail was the recipient of many awards, distinctions and tributes as well as both chairing and participating on numerous Boards and Associations related to her industry and profession. She had many other passions in life and over the years earned her private pilot’s license, was an
avid sailor and enjoyed boating and held a U.S. Coast Guard Captains license, and was a certified scuba diver. When diagnosed with cancer in 2010, she remained dedicated in her work and in her will to fight her illness. She studied different medical approaches and nutrition, and earned her certificate as a Certified Medical Practitioner in Nutrition and Alternative Medicine. She went on to teach courses in this as well as Human Development as an Adjunct Professor at Florida Gulfcoast University. She remained a brave, dedicated woman, even throughout her final months. Gail was preceded in death by her father John Toolan. She leaves behind her husband, Norman Mooney; mother Lillian Toolan, her daughters, Christine Vitkus (Mark) and Cynthia Jeffery; her nephew Zariel Toolan (Liz), 8 grandchildren, a sister, Barbara Toolan and 5 stepchildren with 17 grandchildren. Friends were received on Monday, Feb. 2, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., Owings. A service and celebration of Gail’s life. was held 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3, at Friendship Community Baptist Church, Dunkirk. Interment followed at Southern Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to Hope Hospice Cape Coral, Fla.
Beth C. Nelson, 93 Beth C. Nelson, 93, of Lusby, Md., passed away on Jan. 28, at her residence. Born Nov. 21, 1921 in Karlsborg, Sweden, she was the daughter of the late Gustaf Carlsson and Ester (Soderman) Carlsson. Beth graduated from Karlsborg High School in 1938 and graduated from the Swedish Red Cross College in 1948. Beth was a registered nurse in Stockholm, Sweden for thirteen years, retiring in 1957. She was a veteran of the Swedish Armed Forces from 1952 until 1956 and worked at the United Nations Nursing Center for one year. She enjoyed cooking, sewing and restoring antiques. Beth married her husband, Jimmie J. Nelson on July 14, 1956 in Oklahoma City. She was a member of Crossroads Christian Church, St. Leonard, Md. Beth is survived by her husband, Jimmie J. Nelson; children, Paul C. Nelson of Lusby, Md. and Amy E. Stewart (Paul) of Fairfax, Va.; and grandchildren, James Nelson of Norman, Okla., Mary Nelson of Madison, Wis. and Dean and Tyler Stewart. She was preceded in death by her siblings, Brita, Carla, Cissi, Berith, Ingalisa and Gote. Family received friends on Tuesday, Feb. 3, from 6 until 8 p.m. at the Rausch Funeral Home, 20 American Lane, Lusby. A funeral service was held on Wednesday, Feb. 4, at 11 a.m. at Crossroads Christian Church, 150 Ball Rd., St. Leonard. Interment will be in Arlington National Cemetery at a date to be determined.
Condolences to the family may be made at rauschfuneralhomes.com.
Pama Lei “Pam” Barrett, 48 Pama Lei “Pam” Barrett, 48, of St. Leonard, Md. passed away on Jan. 25, at Washington Hospital Center. Born Jan. 30, 1966 in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., she was the daughter of the late Ernest G. Enslow and Agnes Greenwood Sanders. Pam graduated from Frederick Douglas High School in Upper Marlboro, Md. in 1984. She received her Associates Degree from the College of Southern Maryland and was attending the University of Maryland University College working toward a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing. Pam married her husband, Barry Steven Barrett, on May 12, 2006 in St. Leonard, Md. She was currently employed as a Physician Relations Liason for MedStar, Southern Region. Pam loved spending time with family and friends, traveling, and camping with the love of her life, Barry. Pam is survived by her husband Barry Steven Barrett; her son, Jason P. McGraw of St. Leonard, Md.; her step-children, Brandon S. Barrett and Rachel E. Barrett of St. Leonard, Md.; her siblings, Woodfin Straughan (Sue) of Hague, Va., Patricia Douglas (Rains) of Bowling Green, Va., Sam Enslow of Egypt; niece, Keri Straughan of Bethesda, Md., and nephew, Michael Straughan of Colonial Beach, Va. Pam’s loving nature allowed her to build a large circle of close friends and family members who mourn her sudden passing. Pam’s son Jason recently described his mother as “the most genuine, compassionate, hilarious and admirable woman anyone could ever ask for.” Family received friends on Saturday, Jan. 31, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Rausch Funeral Home, 20 American Lane, Lusby. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Interment will be private.
Condolences to the family may be made at rauschfuneralhomes.com.
Loretta Ann Marshall, 86 Loretta Ann Marshall, 86, of Temple Hills, Md. passed away Jan. 24, at her residence. She was born Oct. 16, 1928 in Friendsville, Md. the daughter of Reverend Thomas E. and Helen Shea. Loretta Ann was married to Clyde Marshall and the couple made their home in Temple Hills for over 40 years. She shared the love of music with her husband. He was a professional guitarist and she a professional pianist. Her husband, Clyde, preceded her in death on April 17, 2014. Loretta Ann is survived by daughters, Karen Y. Rowe and her husband John of Waldorf, Patricia A. Stowe and her husband Jack of Chesapeake Beach, son Baxter T. Marshall of Temple Hills. Grandchildren, Deborah A. McCutcheon and her husband Carmelo of Ashburn, Va., Brian M. Stowe of Ashburn, Va., Bo Cecil and his wife Kara of LaPlata, Md., Carrie Eubanks and her husband Dante of Leonardtown, Md., Angie Docket and her husband John of Leonardtown, Md. .and John Rowe, Jr. and his wife Stephanie of Waldorf, Md. great grandchildren LeAnne Eve McCutchen of Ashburn, Va., Nicholas Brian Stowe of Huntingtown, Md., Ryan and Daniel Cecil of LaPlata, Md. and Tony Yorke of LaPlata, sister Ennie Battenfield of Vero Beach, Fla., brother Charles Shea and his wife Betty of Port St. Lucie, Fla., a special nephew Tom McCormick and his wife Jasmine formerly of Baltimore as well as other nieces and nephews. Friends called on Saturday, Jan. 31, from 1 to 2 p.m. at Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., 8325 Mt. Harmony Lane, Owings, where a service and celebration of Loretta Ann’s life followed at 2 p.m.
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Send Your Loved One a Singing Valentine! By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Are cards and candy just not imaginative enough? Do you want to embarrass your loved one (in the best way) for Valentine’s Day? Try sending a singing valentine, provided by Fathers and Sons Quartet. This is the ninth year Fathers and Sons will be “serenading unsuspecting sweethearts throughout Calvert County, all to benefit Calvert Hospice,” said quartet founding member Dave Reyno. Reyno, his son Jeremy, and Jon and Jason Levitt, form one of the quartets that will be traveling the county on Feb. 13 and 14. The other quartet, brand-new this year, includes Calvert County Public Schools Superintendent Daniel Curry, Jerry McGaughran, Roger Logsdon and Todd Dove. The song repitoir consists of “My Wild Irish Rose,” “I Love You Truly,” “Heart of my Heart,” and “Let Me Call You Sweetheart,” Curry said. Curry has been in choirs and quarters during high schools and college
and was happy to get the opportunity to sing in Calvert County. Fathers and Sons Quartet has been averaging 35 scheduled singing valentines every Valentine’s Day, Reyno said. The second quartet will allow them to do more valentines and accommodate more last minute calls, Reyno said. Normally, the singing valentines go out on Valentine’s Day, but because the holiday falls on a Saturday, the group is adding a second day. Singing valentines are $50, and the recipient gets candy, a flower and a two or three song serenade. All the proceeds are donated to Calvert Hospice. Fathers and Sons Quartet has $13,000 for hospice so far, Reyno said. For more information, or to schedule a valentine, call 410-257-7814, email reynodavid@hotmail.com or visit facebook.com/pagesFathers-and-Sons-Quartet/170868127019. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
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Dave and Kevin Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 7:30 p.m.
DJ Randy Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 8:30 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 6
Justin Myles Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 8 p.m.
Sara and the Igniters Country Band Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 7:30 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 13
Big Money Anthony’s Bar & Grill (10371 Southern Maryland Boulevard, Dunkirk) – 9 p.m.
Funkzilla Unplugged Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 10:30 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 7
<Forte Band> Anthony’s Bar & Grill (10371 Southern Maryland Boulevard, Dunkirk) – 9 p.m.
DJ Anthony’s Bar & Grill (10371 Southern Maryland Boulevard, Dunkirk) – 8:30 p.m. Karaoke California Applebee’s (45480 Miramar Way, California) – 9 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 8 Golden Country Music St. Mary’s Landing (29935 Three Notch Road, Charlotte Hall) – 4 p.m. Swing Away Ruddy Duck (16810 Piney Point Road, Piney Point) – 11 a.m.
Monday, Feb. 9 Team Trivia Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 7 p.m.
‘80s Theme Night Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 9 a.m.
Saturday, Feb. 14 Hydra FX Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 8:30 p.m. Karaoke Applebee’s (45480 Miramar Way, California) – 9 p.m. Funkzilla Holiday Inn (155 Holiday Drive, Solomons) – 9 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 15
Tuesday, Feb. 10
Paint Uncorked Anthony’s Bar & Grill (10371 Southern Maryland Boulevard, Dunkirk) – 5 p.m.
Open Mic Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 11 a.m.
Joe Martone Ruddy Duck (16810 Piney Point Road, Piney Point) – 11 a.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 11
Monday, Feb. 16
Open Mic Night Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 7 p.m.
Karaoke Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 8:30 p.m.
Might of Country Music St. Mary’s Landing (29935 Three Notch Road, Charlotte Hall) – 4 p.m.
Team Trivia Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 7 p.m.
Team Trivia Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 7 p.m.
The Calvert County Times is always looking for more local talent to feature! To submit art or band information for our entertainment section, e-mail info@somdpublishing.net. Please submit calendar listings by 12 p.m. on the Tuesday prior to our Thursday publication. Photo courtesy of Dave Reyno
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Moving On By Ronald N. Guy Jr. Contributing Writer The other woman, our faithful fall mistress, has disappeared into another cold February night. Did she even say goodbye? Leave her number? Scribble a farewell on a perfume note? The abrupt exit, after the best of many sultry nights, was typical. While her reappearance is inevitable, it won’t occur until the coming summer begins to fade and a hint of fall tickles the evening air. Locked in the dead of winter, the prospect is a cruelly far-off dream. The NFL – that “other woman” – won’t return to invigorate its massive and obsessed fan base for months. For the time being, memories of the season that was will have to do. Baltimore’s recollections include Ray Rice and a (ahem) deflating defeat to New England. Washington’s are of a recurring nightmare: an ineffective turnstile at quarterback, an overwhelmed rookie coach and relentless losing. Depressing. The story is quite different in the Northeast. With the Patriots’ defeat of the Seahawks, QB Tom Brady and head coach Bill Belichick – with four Super Bowl titles - have earned a place among the NFL’s immortals. Good for them, ethical excursions aside. I would have offered Seattle the same had they won. With their Adderal flirtations and head coach Pete Carroll’s disintegration of USC football, they aren’t choirboys either. Few are. My point - transgressions, aside – is that I’ve come to appreciate both Super Bowl teams. Their journeys were different, but they contained a common element: a willingness to move on. The Rolling Stone’s song Honky Tonk Woman begins with an inconspicuous cowbell, then a drum beat and finally a distinctive guitar riff. The sinewy Mick Jagger, a man of unique gyrations, slathers the following lines over the funky rhythm: “I met a gin soaked barroom queen in Memphis, She tried to take me upstairs for a ride She had to heave me right across her shoulder Cause I just can’t seem to drink you off my mind.” Jagger sings of a man psychologically consumed by a relationship gone awry and requiring physical force to carry on. The character is at a crossroads between
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commitment and determination – commendable traits - and stubbornness and blind faith – the folly of those in denial of the truth. When to remain persistent and when to abort? It is a thin line - one Seattle and New England have precisely navigated. During the 2012 offseason, Seattle inked former Green Bay quarterback Matt Flynn to a lucrative contract but had the nerve to start an unproven third round pick after he out-performed Flynn in the preseason. Russell Wilson’s pretty good, eh? In October, the ‘Hawks traded WR Percy Harvin, roughly 18 months after acquiring him for a steep price, to the Jets for pennies on the dollar. At the time Seattle was 3-3 and Harvin was the most talented receiver on the team. It seemed to make little sense. Seattle didn’t lose between mid-November and the Super Bowl. The Patriots have a long history of divorcing productive veterans; this year Logan Mankins was jettisoned. Exiting training camp, the Pats dealt the six-time Pro Bowl guard to Tampa Bay for TE Tim Wright. The early returns were poor. After four games, New England was 2-2, QB Tom Brady was under constant pressure and the team looked lost. New England re-grouped and won 13 of its last 15 games. There is a tendency in life – one intensified by age - to cling to the familiar. Change – personal or professional - engenders anxiety. The unknown incites fear. The bird in the hand actually becomes more valuable than two in the bush. Had Seattle or New England adopted that philosophy, it’s likely neither would have played in last Sunday’s Super Bowl. Both had the courage to make difficult decisions, to upset the safer status quo and to deal with dubious short-term returns. They had guts to move on - and are better for it. When confronted with an alternative to the functioning norm, consider these Super Bowl combatants. Are existing circumstances best? Perhaps. Or are we mired in the routine, stubbornly affixed to the known…and secretly hoping a ginsoaked barroom dweller will demand a different course?
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One Stop Orientation 9 to 11 a.m. This orientation will give job seekers a full overview of services offered through the One Stop Career Center. Jobseekers can receive free assistance with registration on the Maryland Workforce Exchange, job referrals, and job related information such available job readiness workshops, Workforce Investment Act eligibility, Veteran Services and services provided through various community resources. There are no fees for services provided. Call 301-880-2800 to register. Drama Tweens: Opera Edition Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way - 6:30-8:30 p.m. Get to know Opera! Opera is all around us, from TV commercials to movies. So, what’s all the drama about? A guest instructor will be on hand to talk about music, costumes, and more. Be prepared to get creative! Please register. For more information please call 410535-0291, 301-855-1862 or visit calvertlibrary. info.
Friday, Feb. 6 First Free Friday Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Rd. South, Solomons - 5 to 8 p.m. The museum is open and free to the public with docents available in every gallery. Back by popular demand for their fifth consecutive year is the Annapolis Bluegrass Coalition (ABC) performing at 6:30 p.m. in the Harms Gallery. ABC uses banjo, fiddle, mandolin, guitar and bass fiddle to bring both traditional and contemporary compositions and tight three part harmonies and bluesy solos to fans wherever they play. Baked Chicken Dinner American Legion Stallings Williams Post 206, 3330 Chesapeake Beach Rd., Chesapeake Beach - 5:30 to 7 p.m. Join us for an informal dinner from 5:30 to 7 p.m. hosted by the American Legion Stallings Williams Post 206, on Route 260 in Chesapeake Beach, in the lower-level dining room. You think you’ve had good chicken? Commander Jack will prove you wrong. He will be whipping up his World-Famous Chicken with all the trimmings and salad. The cost is $10, including beverage. Call for more information at 301-855-6466 or visit ALpost206.org Quarter Auction American Legion Stallings Williams Post 206, 3330 Chesapeake Beach Rd. East, Chesapeake Beach - 6 p.m. It’s a night of Fun Fun Fun – ask anyone who has attended a Quarter Auction! Admission is $3 per Paddle or 2 for $5. Bids range from 1 to 4 quarters. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the Auction begins at 7 p.m. Public Welcome. Hosted by the Auxiliary of the American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206 in the Main Hall at 3330 Chesapeake Beach Rd. East in Chesapeake Beach. Food available for sale. For more information call 301-855-6466 or visit ALpost 206.org
Saturday, Feb. 7 Longaberger Basket and Vera Bradley Bag Bingo St. Mary’s School, 13735 Notre Dame Place, Bryantown – 6 p.m. Early Bird games start at 6:45p.m. and regular games start at 7 p.m. There is a $20 admission fee. A 50/50 raffle will be held,
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A Night with Rick Tancreto Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran Church, 9463 HG Trueman Rd, Lusby - 4 p.m. Bring your family out for an inspiring afternoon of fun and excitement with the Christian author and enterTRAINer, Rick Tancreto. Creator of the award-winning Hang On to Jesus! Adventures series, Rick brings his books to life with an energized 45-minute program that includes participation from children in the audience. Join us for a free afternoon of laughs and learning that will fill the hearts of all ages. All children six years of age and older will receive, as a gift, a personalized autographed copy of Rick’s book We’re Going to Heaven! at the conclusion of the program. The event will begin at 4 p.m. at Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran Church. A free child-friendly meal will be provided after the program. For more information contact Dale at 240-5381024 or check out shepherdofthebay.com. Nature Photography Mini Camp for Ages 10-13 Kings Landing Park, Huntingtown – 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Your young teen will take pictures of amazing landscapes and cool plants and animals. Photography tips, themes and locations will vary every month. Bring a bag lunch and a point-and-shoot camera. Barn Owl Box Installation 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Help us preserve and save the native Barn Owl population in Calvert County. We have 10 newly constructed Barn Owl Boxes and 10 places to install them in Calvert County; now all we need is helping hands. If you are over 13 and can spare a few hours for this really enjoyable and worthwhile activity please contact Andy Brown at brownaj@ co.cal.md.us or call 410-535-5327. Birding Ward Farm Nature Park Ward Farm Nature Park, Ward Rd., Dunkirk – 8 to 11 a.m. All ages, under 16 need an adult to participate. Join Master Naturalist Karen Anderson to explore the winter bird life of our new Ward Farm Nature Park in Dunkirk. Free
Sunday, Feb. 8 SweetHearts: Fused Glass for Two Annmarie Gardens, 13480 Dowell Rd., Lusby – 1 to 4 p.m. Bring your sweetie to this couples class and learn how to use glass, frit, stringers, decals, glass cutting tools and grinders to create 2 to 3 fused-glass hearts to wear or display in your home. Certainly a fun and easy-going afternoon date with your Valentine! Instructor Leza Helper will offer class on Feb. 8 from 1 to 4 p.m. with a member cost of $40, and a nonmember cost of $50. All materials are included with the class fee. Advanced registration is required, please call 410-326-4640. College Goal Sunday Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way -noon to 4 p.m. Get help filling out the FAFSA online to qualify your student for financial aid. One
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Community Events hour slots will be available from noon and ending at 4 p.m. Please register. For more information please call 410-535-0291 or 301855-1862 or visit calvertlibrary.info. All You Care to Eat Sweetheart Breakfast American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206, 3330 Chesapeake Beach Rd., Chesapeake Beach - 8 to 11 a.m. For a very special treat, bring your Sweetheart to start the day with a hearty breakfast including the Chef’s Belgian waffles with strawberries and cream, sausage, scrapple, bacon, scrambled eggs, home fries, biscuits, pastries, fruit, chip beef and assorted beverages. Public Welcome. Door Prize Drawings. Hosted by the American Legion 206 Auxiliary from 8 to 11 a.m. in the upper level Dining Room in Chesapeake Beach on Route 260. Adults $12; kids 6-12 $6; kids under 6 free. Bloody Marys will be available for a nominal charge. For information call 301855-6466 or visit ALpost206.org. Sea Glass Jewelry Annmarie Gardens, 13480 Dowell Rd., Lusby – 1 to 3 p.m. Create a beautiful pendant and matching earrings with sea glass, found on local southern Maryland beaches. Students will learn quick, easy assembly techniques to incorporate sea glass and other beach-found objects into fun, creative jewelry. Instructor Liz Printz will provide a kit that includes materials to create a beautiful pendant and matching earrings. Find something special on your beach? Bring that too! Class is offered on Feb. 8 from 1 to 3 p.m. with a member cost of $25 and a nonmember cost of $30. There is an additional materials fee of $30 due to the instructor at the start of class. Advanced registration is required, please call 410-326-4640. Steampunk Style Metal Bracelet Annmarie Gardens, 13480 Dowell Rd., Lusby – 1 to 3:30 p.m. Join instructor Tricia Hall as students rivet, stamp, texturize, and antique their way to a fabulous steampunk bracelet made from copper, nickel, and brass. No experience is necessary and each kit includes everything needed to create one bracelet. Class will be held on Feb. 8 from 1 to 3:30 p.m. The member cost is $35, nonmember cost is $40, with a materials fee of $25 due to the instructor at the start of class. Advanced registration required, please call 410-326-4640.
Monday, Feb. 9 Job Search Workshop 1 to 3 p.m. Participants will learn how to navigate through the Maryland Workforce Exchange (MWE) system to conduct job search. We will cover job search utilizing additional career sites to enhance your search. We will also provide tips on how to complete an online application. Finally, you will learn how to conduct a successful job search. We will review position descriptions and utilize ONET online resource center to enhance your resume and application content. There are no fees for services provided. Call 301-880-2800 to register.
Tuesday, Feb. 10 Italian Night Dinner American Legion Stallings Williams Auxiliary Post 206, 3330 Chesapeake Beach Rd., Chesapeake Beach - 5:30 to 7 p.m. Join us for a Chef Granados’ unforgettable Special Italian Dinner from 5:30 to 7 p.m. hosted by the American Legion Stallings Williams Auxiliary Post 206, on Route 260
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in Chesapeake Beach, in the lower-level dining room. Public Welcome. The cost is $10, including sides and beverage. Call for more information at 301-855-6466 or visit ALpost206.org.
Wednesday, Feb. 11 Job Search Workshop 1 to 3 p.m. Participants will learn how to navigate through the Maryland Workforce Exchange (MWE) system to conduct job search. We will cover job search utilizing additional career sites to enhance your search. We will also provide tips on how to complete an online application. Finally, you will learn how to conduct a successful job search. We will review position descriptions and utilize ONET online resource center to enhance your resume and application content. There are no fees for services provided. Call 443-550-6750 to register. Calvert Stewards: Great Backyard Bird Count Flag Ponds Nature Park, Lusby - 8 to 10 a.m. Whether you are a novice or an expert birder, volunteers of all ages are welcome to help identify and count birds. Data will be used by researchers at Cornell and the National Audubon Society. Reservations are required by Wednesday, Feb.11. Free for all ages.
Thursday, Feb. 12 Wade In To Weather, Session B Kings Landing Park, Huntingtown - 2 to 3 p.m. We’ll look at some different ways to measure the winter weather and then go for a walk outside to try things out. For ages 3 to 5. One Stop Orientation 9 to 11 a.m. This orientation will give job seekers a full overview of services offered through the One Stop Career Center. Jobseekers can receive free assistance with registration on the Maryland Workforce Exchange, job referrals, and job related information such available job readiness workshops, Workforce Investment Act eligibility, Veteran Services and services provided through various community resources. There are no fees for services provided. Call 443-550-6750 to register. Bridges Grief Support Trinity United Methodist Church Education Building, 90 Church St., Prince Frederick 6:30 to 8 p.m. Calvert Hospice will offer its Bridges grief support group for children, teens and adult family members who are grieving the death of a loved one beginning Thursday, Feb. 12. The free 7-session support group will be held Thursdays from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church (Education Building) located at 90 Church Street in Prince Frederick. Bridges is open to all Calvert County children and teens ages 6 to 17 dealing with the loss of a loved one. Children and teens are divided into age appropriate peer groups where creative activities and discussions are used to assist with coping and healing. Adult family members will meet at the same time to learn about the similarities and differences between child and adult grief as well as gain knowledge and skills to help support their child. Pre-Registration is required. For more information or to register, please call Melinda Ruppert at 410-535-0892 or email mruppert@ calverthospice.org.
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Thursday, Feb. 5 • February: Art in the Stacks – Yang S. Hand, 3D Art Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way
The show includes porcelain china painting, ceramic, and pottery. Ms. Hand learned her art in Korea and is certified for instruction in 3D Art and the art of Porcelain Linen Dolls. She has won numerous awards through military art contests throughout the world for porcelain china painting, ceramics, and pottery.
Friday, Feb. 6 • 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 audiovisual and broadcasting capabilities; state of the art workforce applications and connectivity for wireless mobile device access. 410-257-2411
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having fun! Join us! Please register. 410535-0291 or 301-855-1862
Sunday, Feb. 8
• PlayTime Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 10:20 to 10:50 a.m.
• College Goal Sunday Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – noon to 4 p.m.
Get help filling out the FAFSA online to qualify your student for financial aid. One hour slots available from noon and ending at 4 p.m. Please register. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862
Monday, Feb. 9 • 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
• On Pins & Needles Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach – 1 to 4
Bring your quilting, needlework, knitting, crocheting, or other project for an afternoon of conversation and shared creativity. 410-257-2411
• Full STEAM Ahead Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 7
Interact with books, crafts and experiments while exploring the skills of science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM). Ages 4-7. Adults are encouraged to participate with their child. Registration is required and opens one month before each event. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862
• Playtime Calvert Library Fairview Branch, Rt. 4 and Chaneyville Road, Owings – 10:45 to 11:30 a.m.
• Evening Family Storytime Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 6:30 to 7:15 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. 410-257-2101
• 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 Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 11 to 11:30 a.m.
Playtime is learning and discovery time for you and your child. Engage in interactive play, connect with other caregivers, and have fun! Bring a non-battery operated toy to share. No registration. For ages birth through 5 years old. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862
• Brain Games: Mahjongg, Scrabble & more Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – noon 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
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.
Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. A young woman from Nigeria leaves behind her home and her first love to start a new life in America, only to find her dreams are not all she expected. 410-257-2411
Tuesday, Feb. 10 • 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, Feb. 11 • 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
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 nonbattery 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 p.m.
H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Join us as we discuss Charlotte’s Web over a delicious meal provided by Friends of Calvert Library. Please register. 410-326-5289
Friday, Feb. 13 • 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, Feb. 14 • Chess Saturdays at the Library Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach – 10 a.m. to noon
Chess enthusiasts or wannabe enthusiasts—please join us (with or without your own chess set) at the library the second Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to noon. All ages and levels welcome! Please register. 410-257-2411
• Garden Smarter: Saving Your Soil and Water Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 10 to 11:30 a.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. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862
Learn how to control erosion and make rainwater work for you; keeping rainwater on your property helps our streams and bay. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862
• Getting Started with LinkedIn Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 7 to 8:30 p.m.
• Playtime Calvert Library Fairview Branch, Rt. 4 and Chaneyville Road, Owings – 10:45 to 11:30 a.m.
Learn from hiring expert, Rich Ball the ins and outs of using LinkedIn for your career or job search. Please register. 410-5350291 or 301-855-1862
Thursday, Feb. 12
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. 410-257-2101
• Calvert Conversations Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach – 10 to 11 a.m.
• Playtime Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach – 10:45 to 11:15 a.m.
Meet new friends and hear old stories OR meet old friends and hear new stories on local history in a relaxed, fun atmosphere! 410-257-2411
• Shake It Out Music and Movement Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 10 to 10:30 a.m.
This program will create a rich environment that promotes social, emotional and physical skills. Come join us for some shake’n fun. 410-326-5289
• Lego Mania Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach – 6:30 to 7:30 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. 410-257-2411
• Playtime Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 11 to 11:30 a.m.
Playtime is learning and discovery time for you and your child. Engage in interactive play, connect with other caregivers, and have fun! Bring a non-battery operated toy to share. No registration. For ages birth through 5 years old. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862
• Mahjongg Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 1 to 3 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: Amusement Parks. Please register. 410-257-2411
Want to learn Mahjongg? Games are a great way to keep your brain sharp while having fun! Join us! 410-326-5289
• Book Buffet Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920
For more information, visit calvert.lib. md.us
CLUES ACROSS
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13. Teaspoon (abbr.) 14. Herb of grace 17. Brew 18. Kilo yard (abbr.) 20. Barn’s wind indicator 22. Griffith or Rooney 27. Macaws 28. 2000 pounds 29. Official language of Laos 31. Cleveland’s roundball team 32. Office of Public Information 33. Chum 34. Before 38. Nation in the north Atlantic 39. Apportion into sections 40. Skilled in analysis 41. More assured 42. ___ Musk, businessman 43. In a way, tells 46. Immature newt 47. Hawaiian taro root dish 48. Extremely angry 49. Wrapped up in a cerecloth 51. Expression 52. Paradoxical sleep 53. Tooth caregiver 58. Swiss river
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From my Backyard to our Bay A St. Mary’s County Resident’s Guide to Improving Our Environment and Drinking Water
From My Backyard to Our Bay was first developed by the Baltimore County Soil Conservation District. From there, the booklet was given to each of the Soil Conservation Districts in the Chesapeake Bay watershed area for customization. If the 17.5 million residents who live in the watershed area of the Chesapeake Bay read this booklet, and took to heart its suggestions and best practices, the Chesapeake Bay would see a dramatic increase in health. Obtain a FREE copy of the booklet by going to the St. Mary’s River Watershed Association, smrwa.org and downloading it. The booklet is available at Wentworth Nursery in Charlotte Hall; Chicken Scratch in Park Hall; The Greenery in Hollywood; Good Earth Natural Food; and the St. Mary’s Soil Conservation District in Leonardtown. Join your local watershed association and make a difference for Our Bay!
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Forest Stewardship Forest land 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, improve water quality, reduce sedimentation, remove nutrients, and regulate stream flow during storms. Maryland’s 2.5 million acres of forest, most of it privately owned, cover approximately 42% of its land area. St. Mary’s County’s land area is about 50% forested, and has more than 400 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 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 cases, provide these products while
Plant a Tree
County residents with questions about woodland stewardship and management, as well as timber harvesting, should contact a certified forester. The State of Maryland maintains a database of private Licensed Professional Foresters (LPFs), who work cooperatively with
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also maintaining and even enhancing wildlife habitat, recreational activities, and soil conservation. Timber harvests are closely monitored by a partnership of agencies, including St. Mary’s Soil Conservation District and St. Mary’s County Department of Land Use and Growth Management.
Go to trees.maryland.gov for information on planting trees. There is a Recommended Tree List for the program Marylanders Plant Trees. There is a $25.00 coupon on the website for purchasing a tree. However, the tree must be on the eligible list of trees. There are 14 small trees, or 29 large trees on the list that is updated periodically.
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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. Where to get help with… FOREST STEWARDSHIP QUESTIONS • Maryland Dept. of Natural Resources, dnr.maryland.gov/forests/
This is the twenty-eighth in a series of articles that Mary Ann Scott (scottmaryann9@gmail.com) has adapted from From My Backyard to Our Bay in the hopes of increasing awareness of the powerful booklet that could do so much to help the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. Look for the next article in next week’s County Times!
Bay-Wise landscapes minimize negative impacts on our waterways by using smarter lawn management techniques and gardening practices. The University of Maryland Extension Master Gardener Bay-Wise program in St. Mary’s County offers hands-on help with managing your landscape by providing information, a site visit, and landscape certifications. Our yardstick checklist is easy to understand and follow, and our team of trained Master Gardeners can help guide you through it while offering suggestions to improve both the appearance and sustainability of your landscape.
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