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“We still have the better part of four years left in our administration, but this kind of vision takes that kind of time, so if we can do that I’d be very happy and I think the council would be very proud of the work that they’ve been able to do” ~ North Beach Mayor Mark Frazer pg. 10
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Obituaries
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Chesapeake Beach Town Administrator Facing Criminal Charge By Lauren Procopio Staff Writer Chesapeake Beach Town Administrator Richard Rose is facing criminal charges stemming from his role as city manager for the town of Diamondhead, Mississippi. According to a press release from the Mississippi Attorney General’s Office, Rose was arrested following an indictment by the Harrison County Grand Jury for perjury. The release stated Rose turned himself in to authorities on April 1 at the Harrison County Detention Center, but was released on bond. The release stated Rose is accused of committing perjury while appearing before the Mississippi Department of Employment Security Board of Review in August 2014. The indictment alleges that Rose swore to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth concerning “whether he made demands for one year’s salary in exchange for not releasing incriminating information” regard-
ing then Diamondhead Mayor Tommy Schaefer. The former city manager is accused in the indictment of swearing he “never made such demands when in fact he was recorded in April 2014 making such demands,” the release reads. According to the release, the case is being investigated by Ronnie Odom and Danny Welch, and will be prosecuted by Special Assistant Attorney General Larry Baker of the Attorney General’s Public Integrity Division. A trial date has not yet been set for Rose, but if convicted he faces a maximum of 10 years behind bars. Rose was announced as the town administrator for Chesapeake Beach in October of 2014 and officially started his position as town administrator on October 20, 2014. Attempts to contact Chesapeake Beach Mayor Bruce Wahl were unsuccessful. lauren@somdpublishing.net
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Fire Causes Extensive Damage to Prince Frederick Home
By Lauren Procopio Staff Writer
Authorities responded to a Prince Frederick home early Wednesday morning after a chimney fire spread to an exterior portion of the residence. On April 1, around 4:08 a.m., approximately 35 volunteer firefighters from the Prince Frederick, Huntingtown, St. Leonard, Dunkirk and Solomon’s Volunteer Fire Departments responded to Wilson Court in Prince Frederick after a resident discovered the fire. Firefighters were able to control the fire within 20 minutes and officials report that the residence did have an operating smoke alarm. According to Deputy Fire Marshal John Nelson, who responded to the scene, the fire spread to an exterior wall in the two-story home and caused about $200,000 in damage. Officials have ruled this fire as accidental and have identified James and Pauline Jones as the homeowners. Nelson stated the fire displaced the family, who is currently receiving assistance by other family members and the American Red Cross. No injuries were reported. lauren@somdpublishing.net
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Making the Library More Effective
By Sarah Miller Staff Writer
Calvert Library is seeking community input for the strategic plan update, which is currently underway. The strategic plan is updated every two to three years, said Calvert Library Director Carrie Plymire. “Marisa Sanchez is facilitating the strategic planning process for us. She has her own organization which specializes in organizational development and she’s doing the work for us pro bono,” Plymire said. The update includes a community survey and a number of focus groups. Internally, library staff is taking inventory of programs and determining how successful they are. They may stop offering less popular programs to make space for programs the community requests in the survey.
“Often strategic plans are more operational then strategic, but out goal is to be truly strategic about how to meet community needs,” Plymire said. The library is conducting a comprehensive demographic study to determine just who uses the library and where service gaps may exist. According to Calvert Library Reference Supervisor Sarah Avant, the study will include normal census data such as age, gender, income, education and family size of county residents. The community survey is available until April 15. Digital copies can be found on the Calvert County Library website and paper copies can be found at all four library branches. For more information, visit calvert.lib.md.us/. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
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BOCC Approves Changes to Sheriff’s Office Pension Plan
By Sarah Miller Staff Writer
Representatives from the Department of Budget presented changes to the Sheriff’s Ocffice pension plan at the April 6 Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) meeting. According to documents supplied at the BOCC meeting, the current plan does not offer an annuity option to a surviving spouse. Currently “on the death of an Active Member, his beneficiary shall be entitled to a lump sum death benefit equal to 100 percent of the Member’s annual Applicable Compensation plus the Member’s Employee Contributions accumulated with interest thereon as of his date of death as provided in Article XI.” The Calvert County Employees’ Pension Plan does offer an annuity option to a surviving spouse. Using current mortality assumptions this annuity option is a more favorable benefit. The trustees of the Sheriff’s Department Pension Plan indicated their support for the plan, and the BOCC followed suite, approving the changes to move forward. For more information, visit www.co.cal.md.us/. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
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Man Displaced From Home Following Fire By Lauren Procopio Staff Writer A La Plata man was displaced from his residence Thursday morning after a discarded cigarette ignited a fire in his home. On April 2, around 11:18 a.m., approximately 47 volunteer firefighters from the La Plata, Bel Alton, Waldorf, Indian Head, Mechanicsville, Potomac Heights and Bryans Road Volunteer Fire Departments responded to Charles Street in La Plata after a citizen discovered the fire. Officials from the State Fire Marshals Office stated the fire was accidental and the smoke alarm was present and operating correctly. Authorities confirmed that one person was treated at Civista Hospital for smoke inhalation. According to officials, the fire originated on the front deck of the single story town home and the blaze caused an estimated $100,000 in damage. Firefighters were able to control the fire within 13 minutes. Officials have identified Phillip Cartwright as the homeowner and stated that his family is currently assisting him.
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By Sarah Miller Staff Writer
“April and March are a great opportunity to educate people about developmental disabilities, the varieties of disabilities and the impact they have on people’s lives,” said Arc of Southern Maryland Development Manager Nkeshi Free. March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month and April is Autism Awareness Month, she said. The Arc is using the opportunity to inform the community about the work they do, in addition to promoting an upcoming baseball fundraiser. At the end of this month, the Arc will be teaming up with the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs for an Arc of Southern Maryland Crabs for a Cause evening. A portion of all ticket proceeds from the evening will go to benefit the Arc The first 100 people who purchase tickets will be entered into a drawing to participate in the pre-game parade, throw one of the first pitches at the game, or sit in the suite the Arc has for the evening, Free said. Individuals can purchase tickets using the code ARC2015 online at www.somdbluecrabs.com. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
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Calvert Native Serving on World’s Largest Warship A 1980 Calvert High School graduate and Broomes Island, Maryland native is serving on one of the world’s largest warships, the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan. Petty Officer 1st Class James Kesecker is an aviation electronics technician aboard the San Diego-based ship, a Nimitz-class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier and one of only ten operational aircraft carriers in the Navy today. “I’m a quality assurance technician for aviation equipment repair onboard the USS Ronald Reagan,” Kesecker said. Named in honor of former President Ronald Reagan, the carrier is longer than 3 football fields, at nearly 1,100 feet long. The ship is 252 feet wide and weighs more than 100,000 tons. Two nuclear reactors can push the ship through the water at nearly 35 mph. As a sailor with numerous responsibilities, Kesecker said he is proud to serve his country aboard an aircraft carrier. “I really enjoy being home-ported in San Diego. Living in California was on my bucket list,” Kesecker said. Kesecker also said he is very proud of the work he is doing as part of USS Ronald Reagan’s nearly 3,000-member crew,
helping protect America on the world’s oceans. Sailors’ jobs are highly varied aboard USS Ronald Reagan. Nearly 3,000 men and women make up the ship’s company, which keeps all parts of the aircraft carrier running smoothly — this includes everything from washing dishes and preparing meals to handling weaponry and maintaining the nuclear reactors. Another 2,000 or so form the air wing, the people who actually fly and maintain the aircraft. “I never cease to be impressed with the type and quality of work that goes on aboard the carrier each day,” said Capt. Christopher E. Bolt, the carrier’s commanding officer. “Our team is filled with highly qualified young adults – in many cases, 19 and 20 years old – and they’re out here launching and recovering aircraft, running a complex propulsion system safely, serving as air traffic controllers, operating sophisticated electronics, and keeping this floating city alive and functioning. Their work ethic, enthusiasm, and esprit de corps are second to none. If you pick up a newspaper in any city and examine what other 19and 20-year-olds are doing, there is no
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comparison to the level of responsibility our Sailors hold. That caliber of Sailor is what has earned us the title of America’s Flagship.” USS Ronald Reagan is also a selfsustaining, mobile airport and, like each of the Navy’s aircraft carriers, is designed for a 50-year service life. While underway, the ship carries more than 70 jets, helicopters and other aircraft, all of which take off from and land on the carrier’s 4.5-acre flight deck. Four powerful catapults launch aircraft off the bow of the ship. After lowering a tail hook that protrudes from the rear of the aircraft, jets and aircraft land by snagging a steel cable called an arresting wire. After an extended maintenance period spent pier side in San Diego, USS Ronald Reagan is preparing for its move to Japan, as part of the first ever threehull aircraft carrier crew and hull swap. It will replace USS George Washington in Japan and become part of the U.S. 7th Fleet forward-deployed naval forces (FDNF) in Yokosuka, Japan. As part of this rebalance strategy to increase the Navy’s presence in the Pacific Fleet, USS Theodore Roosevelt will move from Norfolk, Va., to San Diego.
In 2008, George Washington was the first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier sent to Japan as part of the FDNF. Maintaining a FDNF capability supports the United States’ commitment to the defense of Japan and the security and stability of the vital Indo-Asia-Pacific region. As a member of one of the U.S. Navy’s most relied upon assets, Kesecker and other USS Ronald Reagan sailors know they are part of an agile and skilled team standing ready to defend America. The Navy is uniquely positioned to be there, on the world’s oceans, patrolling what is essentially the world’s interstate ocean highway system. The U.S. Navy ensures the free flow of global trade which, in turn, preserves America’s economic prosperity. When it comes to protecting and defending America, being there matters. And America’s Navy is already there. “I enjoy the satisfaction I get working with people in the department and am proud to help keep America safe,” said Kesecker. Submitted by the Navy Office of Community Outreach
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Police Seek Suspects in Robberies
By Lauren Procopio Staff Writer
Police seek suspects in two separate robberies that occurred last Wednesday and Friday. On Wednesday, March 25, just before 9 p.m., a single suspect entered the Breezy Point Market in Chesapeake Beach to rob the convenience store, police stated. Police have stated that the suspect is a white female approximately 5’2 to 5’4 feet tall with a medium build. The suspect was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, a camouflage mask, blue jeans and light brown shoes. The suspect allegedly possessed, displayed and activated a black hand held stun gun during the armed robbery and allegedly threatened the employees with it as she made demands. Prior to fleeing the scene, the suspect allegedly continued threatening the employees, stating she would return with a firearm and commit another armed robbery. The female suspect fled from the business on foot and was seen entering a light colored sedan, which police
stated was parked across the street at the entrance to the Pine Acres subdivision. No one was injured during the robbery. Anyone with information pertaining to this incident is encouraged to contact Detective H.R. Rich at 410-535-1600 ext. 2765. Two days later, on Friday March 27, around 3:17 a.m., the 7-11 in Dunkirk was robbed, according to police. According to police documents, the clerk stated a man entered into the business and ordered and paid for an item. As he was leaving the store, a second man entered and also approached the clerk and purchased an item. He then allegedly walked behind the counter and demanded money from the register. The suspect then allegedly took an undetermined amount of cash from the register and both men fled the scene in an unknown direction. Police stated that the clerk was not harmed. Anyone with any information related to this incident is encouraged to contact Detective Nick DeFelice at 410-535-1600 ext. 2669. lauren@somdpublishing.net
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Lusby Man Arrested for Sexual Solicitation of a Minor
By Lauren Procopio Staff Writer
A Lusby man was charged and arrested on Saturday for sexual solicitation of a minor after he planned to meet, whom he believed to be, a teenage girl at a pre-determined location. On March 23, Cpl. William Raddatz, of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, engaged in online conversations with Nicholas Seskar Sr., 41, who is a Tier III sex offender. The undercover officer posed as a 15-year-old female and communicated with Seskar through the social media site, Facebook. According to court documents, Seskar asked – Seskar Sr., 41, Tier III Sex Offender whom he believed to be – a minor female to perCourtesy of the St. Mary’s form “numerous sexual acts” with him and also PhotoCounty Sheriff’s Office stated he wished to be “urinated on.” According to court documents, during the course of the conversations, Seskar sent a nude photograph to the undercover officer, which clearly identified Seskar in the photograph. On Saturday, April 2, Seskar planned to meet the undercover officer, whom he believed to be a teenage female, at a pre-planned meeting place, where Seskar was subsequently placed under arrest and transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center. According to court documents, Seskar is scheduled for a preliminary hearing at the St. Mary’s County District Court on April 17 at 1 p.m. If convicted, Seskar faces a maximum of 10 years in prison and/or a $25,000 fine. lauren@somdpublishing.net
SHERIFF’S BLOTTER
The following information is compiled directly from publicly released police reports. During the week of March 30 through April 5 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,432 calls for service throughout the community. Citizens with information on the following crimes or any criminal activity in Calvert County who wish to report it anonymously can now access the Burglary Case #15-17478: Sometime between March 27 and 28 someone broke into a garage in the 6600 block of Ben Creek Road in St. Leonard and stole two gas powered Stihl chainsaws and a gas powered backpack leaf blower. Dep. L. Kelly is investigating. Burglary Case #15=17480: Dep. W. Rector is investigating the burglary of a home in the 500 block of Armiger Road in Huntingtown that occurred sometime between March 20 and 30. A Graco pressure washer and floor buffer and a HVLP paint sprayer were stolen. The items are valued at $13,000. Theft from Vehicle Case #15-17619: Sometime overnight between March 30 and 31 someone entered a vehicle parked outside a home in the 7700 block of C Street in Chesapeake Beach and stole a socket wrench and first aid kit. The vehicle owner advised he thought the car was locked but no damage was noted on the vehicle. DFC T. Buckler is investigating. Destruction of Property Case #15-17715: The rear drivers’ side window on a vehicle was smashed while it was parked outside a home in the 2900
Calvert County Crime Solvers link through the Sheriff’s Office website. Go to http://www.co.cal.md.us/residents/safety/law/sheriff/ and click on the Crime Solvers link to leave an anonymous tip on-line. Information leading to the arrest and conviction of a suspect could result in a $1,000 reward.
block of Karen Drive in Chesapeake Beach between 10:45 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on March 31. Dep. A. Curtin investigates. Theft from Vehicle Case #15-17831: Unknown suspect(s) stole a HP Probook silver laptop computer from an unlocked vehicle parked behind Jerry’s Subs and Pizza in Dunkirk on March 31 between 11:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. DFC M. Quinn is investigating. Tampering Case #15-17832: A homeowner in the 11200 block of Sitting Bull Circle in Lusby reported to DFC J. Migliaccio that sometime between 2:00 a.m. and 3:00 a.m. on April 1 he was awakened by a noise outside but did not get up to investigate. Later that morning he found the gate to his backyard and the door to his shed both open and his grill had been knocked over. Nothing was damaged. Theft from Vehicle Case #15-17937: DFC C. Fox is investigating the theft of property from two unlocked vehicles on Dayton Avenue in North Beach between 11:00 p.m. on March 31 and 6:00 a.m. on April 1. A TomTom GPS and a DeWalt cordless drill were taken. The investigation is continuing.
CDS Violation Case #15-17996: On April 1 at 10:11 p.m. while on patrol a citizen advised DFC M. Velasquez that he observed a vehicle on the side of the road with a driver who appeared ill. Velasquez made contact with the driver of the subject vehicle, which was on the side of the road Gerlach on Little Cove Point Road and Rudolph Lane in Lusby. He found the driver, George Frederick Gerlach, 54, of St. Leonard, to be under the influence of alcohol. Gerlach was arrested and charged with DUI, two counts of CDS possession; Suboxone and Diazepam and possession of drug paraphernalia; a smoking device. CDS Violation Case #15-18078: On April 2 at 10:03 a.m. Cpl. A. Moschetto conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle traveling south on H.G. Trueman Road near the Patuxent Business Park in Lusby. He found the driver, identified as Donnell Wayne Wallace, 25, of Lusby, to be in possession of suspected drugs. Wallace was Wallace arrested and charged with possession of crack cocaine and possession of drug paraphernalia; a digital scale.
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Teen Charged with First-Degree Assault By Lauren Procopio Staff Writer An Owings teenager was charged with first and second-degree assault after an altercation with the mother of his 8-month-old daughter. On March 31, around 9:55 a.m., Deputy Rector, of the sheriff’s department, responded to the victim’s residence in Owings. Rector interviewed the victim, who stated D’Andre Demont Gross, 19, arrived at her residence “upon invitation” and stated he wanted to take their daughter for the day while the victim went to work. The victim stated she did not want her daughter going with Gross and in a written statement to police said the suspect called her and stated he was outside her residence and stated that the suspect attempted to have her and their daughter leave with him. The victim stated she did get into the vehicle with their child, but stated she wanted to return home. The victim told police that when she went to exit the vehicle, the suspect allegedly choked her against the car and grabbed their child by her neck and “threw her in the car.” Rector asked the victim to elaborate on how Gross touched the baby, to which she stated, “he yanked the baby from me and I wouldn’t let go. He then grabbed her by her neck and I let go, then he tossed her into the car by her neck.” The victim continued to say that when she retrieved her daughter from the vehicle the suspect allegedly began choking her in order for her to let go of their child, according to court documents. “…He grabbed me by my neck and put me up against the car. I got light headed and lost balance,” the victim stated to police. Emergency personnel from the North Beach Volunteer Fire Department treated the victim on scene for her injuries, but she refused further treatment and transport, according to court documents. Deputy Buckler, who also responded to the incident, spoke to a neighbor who stated she did witness a verbal altercation between the victim and the suspect and claimed she heard a “loud
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commotion” but told police she did not see a physical altercation. The victim’s mother, Jaclyn Sheckells, arrived to the scene and was “extremely concerned” for the victim’s safety, according to police. Sheckells told police she was “tired of the domestic abuse that has been occurring regularly between them.” Sheckells stated the police have been to her residence recently for issues between Gross and the victim. Rector left the victim’s residence once the domestic violence paperwork was completed and headed to Clyde Jones Road in Owings to speak with the suspect. Upon Rector’s arrival, with Cpl. Smith and Cpl. Wahlgren, he made contact with the suspect, who stated his daughter was inside in bed. Rector checked on the child and stated that the child appeared to be in “no distress [and] dressed appropriately.” During the interview, the suspect did confess to a verbal altercation. He told police he went to see his daughter and “take her for the day” but stated the victim did not want him to have their child for the day. According to court documents, the suspect stated the victim was “grabbing the child, not allowing him to take the child” and told police that the victim “must have injured her own neck because he did not strangle her.” Police said the minor did not appear to have sustained any injuries and was acting normal for her age and size. According to court documents, the child was left with the suspect’s grandmother under the direction of Wahlgren. Gross was transported to the county’s detention center, but was released on a $20,000 bond, posted by Paul Burch, according to court documents. Gross was ordered to stay away from the victim and her residence. Gross is scheduled to appear in District Court for a preliminary hearing on April 30 at 1 p.m., according to online records.
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Revamping North Beach By Lauren Procopio Staff Writer “We still have the better part of four years left in our administration, but this kind of vision takes that kind of time, so if we can do that I’d be very happy and I think the council would be very proud of the work that they’ve been able to do,” North Beach Mayor Mark Frazer said during an interview. The work the incumbent mayor is referring to is the possibility of having a library; performing arts center; and various cultural assets, such as the North Beach Park and Sculpture Garden, which is currently in the construction process. Frazer stated during a recent interview that he is “optimistic” the town will be able to have a ribbon cutting ceremony for the North Beach Park and Sculpture Garden – formerly called “Bayfront Park” – sometime in late Summer or early Fall. Currently, North Beach is in the early stages of proposing to relocate the library from its current location in Chesapeake Beach to a new location in North Beach. Frazer explained that before the library was in Chesapeake Beach, it was originally in North Beach. “When I was a county commissioner [for the] first time back in the eighties, I was on the board that approved the relocation of the library from North Beach to Chesapeake Beach, where it is now, but that was the late eighties, so it’s been going on 25 years and they’ve outgrown it. They need a new location,” Frazer stated. Frazer stated approximately five years ago, the town was in the process of relocating the library to North Beach, but stated the developer, Ron Russo, pulled out. “I’m trying to get them back and I’ve been to the Library Board of Trustees. I’ve made a presentation to them, I said ‘you folks liked this spot five or six years ago, it’s only better now. North Beach is inter-
North Beach gearing up for upcoming projects
ested in you coming back to this location’ and I think we will get it.” If approved, the town has proposed to build the library and conjoining performing arts center on Third Street and Chesapeake, which is owned by Russo. Frazer said the town would swap the waterfront property they own, on Fifth and Bay, with Russo.
“The town owns the property at Fifth and Bay that he’s interested in,” Frazer stated. Frazer said Russo is proposing a five-story condominium/commercial project. Frazer explained the first floor would either be an indoor market or some type of commercial property and said the remaining four stories would be residential living. Co-Chair of North Beach Planning Commission Patricia Haddon said in a recent interview that the land swap made “complete sense.” “It makes more sense to put a civic type use, like a library, like a performing arts center, with the other civic uses that are further back. It doesn’t make sense to put a library on the waterfront property. You don’t need to drive to the beach to go to the library,” she stated. Haddon said the town is applying to the American Planning Association, which would allow the town to welcome a team of planning experts to offer their insight and help with the Master Plan of North Beach. “We want to do a Master Plan of the downtown area that encompasses our property that’s on the waterfront now and all the other business areas,” Haddon said. “We want to do a smaller plan, for smaller areas, that’s very specific and says this spot right should have a combined library and performing arts center. We’re applying to the American Planning Association right now for a team of expert
planners that give their time for free…and they’re going to come to North Beach, we hope, and give us that Master Plan,” she explained. Haddon stated she is hopeful that the expert team would be in North Beach in about six weeks. “Being a planner, I think that North Beach is really exciting and everybody that I know who is a planner thinks so too.” During past town council meetings Frazer has mentioned the idea of North Beach becoming an Arts and Entertainment District, but during a recent interview, he stated that type of designation is very difficult to obtain. “You have to have a certain inventory of assets that are devoted to the Arts and Entertainment – events, theaters, that kind of thing – in order to rise to that threshold level of getting [a] designation. It’s a very difficult designation to get,” he explained. “I’m not at all certain that we would qualify, but whether we do or whether we don’t, my emphasis is still to promote North Beach as a destination for events and for people to come here and be entertained and appreciate the arts, whether they’re visual or performing.” Frazer stated North Beach has become the home for the performing art group, The Twin Beach Players. Frazer said the group performs in the Boys and Girls Club but is hopeful that the performing group would find a permanent home in North Beach.
Thursday, April 9, 2015 “We would hope that they would have a permanent home in the performing arts center that I envision being built in connection with the library,” he said. “The library is very excited about having the possibility of a studio or a theater for their programming and that’s one of the reasons I’m optimistic about being selected.” “We’re envisioning a small venue. We’re talking about a built by design theater for maybe 200-220 people, more of an intimate gathering,” Frazer said. The mayor said by gaining the performing arts center it would “certainly enhance” the town’s likelihood of obtaining an Arts and Entertainment designation. “I think our chances would be certainly enhanced by having it because we’re on the margin at best, in terms of our cultural assets.” However, Frazer proudly said the town’s event calendar compares with anyone’s event schedule. “As far as the entertainment aspect, the events, we compare with anybody. I’ll hold our events schedule up to anyone in Southern Maryland, but we need some more cultural type assets,” Frazer said. Frazer said a new possible event the town would have is a 10K race, which he said would not happen until October. However, Frazer said the town’s 5,000-sqaure ft. pier is currently undergoing major construction in order to become a wedding destination. “That pier is under going a major rehabilitation with the eye to making it an attractive place for young couples to come to North Beach and get married in North Beach.” Frazer said the town has not been able to build up their event and economic development due to the lack of accommo-
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dations for guests who may want to visit North Beach. “I believe overnight accommodations will [begin] to pop up in North Beach – that has really been a draw back in our ability to take events and economic devel-
opment program to another level because there’s hardly any place for them to stay in North Beach,” he said. “We hope Mr. Russo will build one for us. He has plans to do so, a hotel and a conference center, which would be a game
changer for North Beach.” For more information on North Beach, visit www.ci.north-beach.md.us/Pages/index. lauren@somdpublishing.net
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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.
Hal Spence, Jr., 43 Hal Spence, Jr., 43, of Dunkirk, Md., passed away on Friday, March 27. He was born on June 23, 1971, in Washington, D.C. to Wilma (Whaley) and Harold Spence, Sr. Hal was raised in District Heights, Md. The family moved to Calvert County when he was 16 and he graduated from Northern High School in 1989. He worked at SMECO as a lineman for over 24 years. He volunteered as a natural disaster relief aid, and assisted in several natural disasters, including Hurricanes Katrina, Isabel and Irene. He helped his Dad out with Spence’s Tree Service and loved being with family and friends. He enjoyed rock and roll, Jack and Coke and riding his motorcycle. He was the beloved husband of Theresa (McLean) Spence and loving father of Felicia Tome and Leanna Spence. He was the son of Harold and Sue Spence and son-in-law of John and Margaret McLean. He was a loving brother of Teresa Spence and devoted uncle of Megan Spence, T.J. and Justin McLean, Kaitlyn and Kristen Renner. He is also survived by numerous other family and friends. Viewing and Funeral Services were held at Lee Funeral Home Calvert, Owings, Md. with burial at Southern Memorial Gardens, Dunkirk, Md.
Rosa Belle Taylor “Sally”, 84 Rosa Belle Taylor “Sally”, 84, of Anza, Calif., formally of Huntingtown, Md., passed away in Anza, Calif. on Dec. 17, 2014. Sally was born on April 24, 1930 in Greenville, S.C. to the late Marion and Mary Stewart. Besides her parents, Sally is preceded in death by her husband, William Ralph Taylor and a daughter, Madaline Crombie. Sally retired from the Federal Government after 30 years of service. She volunteered for Meals on Wheels for 15 plus years and was an active member of Huntingtown United Methodist Church, participating in the Bell Ringers and Women’s Bible Study to name a few. Sally was also very active in equestrian activities, a member of the Arabian Horse Association; she was also known for trail riding, Jumpers and even started her own horse farm. After her retirement, Sally spent her time playing the piano, learning to swim, quilting, ceramics, and she started cooking and baking with a vengeance.
Beloved mother of Lynn Gowen and Stephen Crombie, step mother of Barbara Taylor, Brian Taylor, Alison Taylor, Susan Allpress, Sylvia Fernbaugh and Judith Ford. Grandmother of Tony Crombie, Erin Garcia, Colleen Crombie, and Payton Gowen, she is also survived by ten step-grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and her sister, Betty Lou Bell. The family received friends on Thursday March 26, from 10 to 11 a.m. at Huntingtown United Methodist Church, 4020 Hunting Creek Rd., Huntingtown, where services will be held 11 a.m. Interment will be held on Friday March 27, 10 a.m. at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington Va. Memorial contributions may be made to The Equine Rescue League at P.O. Box 4366 Leesburg, Va. 20177.
Laura Alice Carley, 82 Laura Alice Carley, 82, of Solomons, Md., formerly of Clarksville, Md., passed away on March 31, at her residence. Born Aug. 11, 1932 in New York, N.Y., she was the daughter of the late Olaf M. Andersen and Alice (Gor-
don) Andersen. Laura graduated from Andrew Jackson High School in New York, N.Y. She married Charles M. Carley on July 6, 1954 in Beltsville, Md. Laura was a homemaker and moved to Solomons, Md. from Clarksville, Md. in April 2012. What Laura enjoyed the most was being around family and friends. Her hobbies included golf, bowling, traveling and reading. She was always ready to try out a new vineyard. After the passing of her husband in 2011, Laura said the move to Asbury-Solomons was the best thing to do. She treasured the many new friendships she made. The day she was called home to be with her beloved husband, a new Andersen, Ande, was born. Laura is survived by her children, Donna Tizol (Joe) of Prince Frederick, Md. and Chris Carley (Peggy) of Eldersburg, Md.; grandchildren, Carley Tizol, Laura Rivers, Christopher Carley and Michael Howey; great grandchildren, Norah Carley, Charlie Rivers, Ande Rivers, Ryan Howey and Makayla Howey; and her sister, Jean Frost of Southern Pines, N.C. A memorial service will be held on Friday, April 17, at 1 p.m. at the Asbury-Solomons Auditorium. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warriors Project, 4899 Belford Rd., Suite 300, Jacksonville, Fla. 32256, Children’s National Medical Center, 111 Michigan Ave., NW,
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Robert “Bob” E. Menoche, 72 Robert “Bob” E. Menoche, 72, of Dunkirk, Md., passed away on Saturday, April 4, surrounded by his family. He was born in Taunton, Mass., on April 24, 1942 to Pearl (Beavers) and Joseph Menoche. He attended DeMatha High School, where he was a member of the football team, graduating in 1961. On Jan. 12, 1963, Bob married the love of his life, Mary Cleary. In Jan., they celebrated their 52nd wedding anniversary. Bob was employed at the National Archives for over 29 years. He enjoyed gardening, traveling and feeding the birds. He loved the beach, picking and eating crabs, oysters and sports. He followed the Washington Redskins, Washington Capitals and the Baltimore Orioles. Bob’s favorite pastime was spending time with his family…especially his grandchildren. Bob was a member of the Covenant Community of Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church. He was very active in his church and faith. He served on numerous committees, boards and led a number of groups over the years. He spent a huge amount of time devoted to ministry. Bob was always around to lend a hand in whatever project needed him; he had a true servant’s heart. Bob was the beloved husband of Mary (Cleary) Menoche. He was the loving father of Gregory Menoche and his wife Teresa, Bill Menoche and his wife Di, Lisa Menoche, Barbara (Menoche) Jarboe and her husband Scott. He was the devoted grandfather of Bret, Garrett and Tyler Menoche, Danielle (Menoche) Kitchen and her husband Mark, Morgan and Karlie Menoche, Colton, Corinne and Carter Jarboe. He was the loving brother of Barbara and the late Joseph and Kenneth Menoche. Bob was also a brother to many members of his church family. Family invited friends to Lee Funeral Home Calvert, 8200 Jennifer Ln., Owings, on Wednesday, April 8, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, April 9, at 10 a.m. at Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 1601 W Mt. Harmony Rd., Owings. Interment to follow at Southern Memorial Gardens, Ward Rd., Dunkirk. Memorial contributions may be made to Calvert Hospice, P O Box 838, Prince Frederick, Md. 20678 or Augustinian Fund – augustinian.org.
Derek Joel Plude, 58 Derek Joel Plude, 58, of Lusby, Md., passed away on Saturday, March 28. Derek was born to parents David James Plude and Lois Marie Plude (nee Messier) on Feb. 6, 1957, in Glens Falls, N.Y. He grew up in South Glens Falls, N.Y., as the fourth eldest of six children and attended South Glens Falls High School. In June, 1975, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and was honorably discharged in 1978. Over the next two decades he lived in Salem, N.H., and worked in the automotive industry first in sales and then as a finance manager. During this same period he battled substance abuse and addiction and associated physical and mental health issues that ultimately left him unemployed and homeless. In 1995, however, he moved to Boston, Mass., where he enrolled in Narcotics Anonymous and benefitted greatly from the Veterans
Administration’s support services. His commitment to sobriety ultimately paved the way for him earning a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Massachusetts, Boston, in 2008. In 2009 he relocated to the Washington D.C. area where he enrolled in a Franciscan seminary but soon thereafter moved to Lusby, Md. where he continued his commitment to Roman Catholicism by serving the Eucharist to shut-ins in Calvert County while battling liver disease and other physical and mental health problems. He ultimately succumbed to liver disease and kidney failure. May 2015 would have marked his twentieth year of sobriety. Derek is survived by his mother and five siblings, Douglas Plude (and his wife Nancy), Danielle Duncan, Dana Plude (and his wife Denise), Denis Plude, and Deidre Keith (and her husband Chris) as well as eleven nieces and nephews and thirteen grand-nieces and grand-nephews. Family will receive friends on Saturday, April 11, from noon until 1 p.m., followed by a funeral mass at 1 p.m., at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, 225 Alexander St., Solomons. A burial will take place at St. Mary’s Cemetery in South Glens Falls, N.Y., later this year. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Maryland Veterans Affairs Health Care System at maryland.va.gov/giving/ (Select Donate/Online Donations/E-Donate/Continue to the Form/Select Maryland and in the “Additional Information field indicate “In Memory of Derek J. Plude”) or mail a check (with In Memory of Derek J Plude in the memo field) to VA Maryland Health Care System Voluntary Service (BT/135), 10 North Greene St. Baltimore, Md., 21201. Condolences to the family may be made at rauschfuneralhomes.com.
Ethel Lynn Gott, 96 Ethel Lynn Gott, 96, of Owings passed away at her residence on April 1, surrounded by members of her family that loved her dearly. She was born on Oct. 22, 1918, in Galesville, Md. and was the only child of Alphonso and Mary Crosby Siegert. Ethel Lynn was raised in Galesville and attended public school throughout her childhood life. As an adult, she worked for the Calvert County Public School System in Food Services before retiring in 1986. She was known to the students of Northern High School as the “Ice Cream Lady”. She enjoyed shopping at the mall, watching the birds from her kitchen window, watching sports and the game show channel, but most of all spending time with her family, specifically her grandchildren. Ethel Lynn married John Hutchins Gott, Jr. on Dec. 19, 1942 at a ceremony held in Shady Side, Md. Ethel Lynn and Hutch lived in Owings after he was honorably discharged from the military in 1946. They resided together in their Owings home until they were departed by the death of John Hutchins Gott, Jr. on Sept. 30, 2009. She is survived by a son John M. Gott, Sr. (wife Sissie), and daughter Gay Lynn Stream (husband David) all of Owings; grandchildren Shirley Lynn Ireland, John M. Gott, Jr., Crystal Lynn Klinedinst and David R. Stream; great-grandchildren TJ, Colby and Chelsea Ireland and Savannah, Ava and Brooklyn Klinedinst. Family and friends were received Saturday, April 4 from 10 to 11 a.m. at Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., Owings, where a funeral service and celebration of Ethel’s life followed at 11 a.m. Interment followed at Woodfield Cemetery in Galesville. To leave condolences visit rauschfuneralhomes.com.
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Words Reused Young poets had a chance to turn old books into brand new works of art during the Blackout Poetry event at the Calvert Library Prince Frederick. For more information, including upcoming library events, visit calvert.lib.md.us/.
Charisma Duff makes a poem into a piece of art
Elizabeth Keickhefer turns old books into new poems
Education
CSM Online Scholarship Finder Opens FAFSA: Required to Receive Financial Aid, CSM Scholarships The College of Southern Maryland Online Scholarship Finder is now open for students to apply for CSM Foundation scholarships for the 2015-16 academic year. The first step in order to receive any financial aid or scholarships for college is to submit the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). Current and incoming College of Southern Maryland students can find help with FAFSA through CSM’s Financial Assistance Department. “One of the biggest obstacles in obtaining financial aid is the complexity of the FAFSA. Although the form is not difficult to fill out, a misunderstanding or miscalculation can significantly impact a student’s eligibility for financial aid. Students and parents can become frustrated and give up. While there is a priority deadline of March 1 which coincides with deadlines for state financial aid, filing FAFSA after March 1 does not mean that students will miss out on financial aid entirely. In fact, many grants and scholarships continue accepting applications until all funds are exhausted,” said College of Southern Maryland Financial Assistance Director Chris Zimmermann. CSM’s Financial Assistance Department provides online tutorials through Financial Aid TV (FATV) for parents and students who want to ensure the best outcome to re-
quests for financial aid. The videos, located at csmd.financialaidtv.com/, provide tips and answer frequently asked questions about seeking financial aid and paying for college. Over the past three years, Zimmermann has seen a significant increase in the numbers of FAFSA applications over the past three years with the number of students at CSM receiving financial aid increasing by 25 percent, from 3,706 to 4,642 between 2011 and 2014. To avoid missing out on first-come, firstserved state and federal student aid programs, and merit scholarships, students should complete their FAFSA forms sooner rather than later, Zimmermann said. “Each year the CSM Foundation awards scholarships in a number of academic programs of study to students with varying backgrounds and needs, however, CSM does require all students to complete a FAFSA as part of the scholarship application process,” said CSM Development Director Chelsea Brown. Applications will be accepted through May 31. To access the online application, visit www.csmd.edu/Financial/scholarships/ index.html. For information on financial aid at CSM, visit www.csmd.edu/Financial/apply.html.
Eeman Tahir works on her poem
Charisma Duff, left, and Abby Tyndall work on their poetry
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CSM Encourages Youth to Pursue STEM Careers
College Highlights Science, Engineering, Technology, Math During April Preparing students to fulfill the highpaying technical jobs of the future is a top priority for the College of Southern Maryland which has expanded its focus on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) to include a wide variety of events for students and educators. Throughout April, Spotlight on STEM hosted by CSM and other key partners, includes a number of community outreach events and activities. These are expected to draw more than 3,500 students, educators and industry leaders. Supporting STEM programs and activities at CSM are sponsors including, Platinum Sponsor CSM Foundation; Silver Sponsor The Patuxent Partnership for robotics programs; Bronze Sponsors BAE Systems and PNC Foundation; Event Partner Sponsors Exelon Generation Calvert Cliffs Nuclear, Lockheed Martin Foundation, Sabre Systems, Inc. and Vyalex Management Solutions. For information or sponsorships on Spotlight on STEM and CSM programs in science, technology, engineering and math, visit www.csmd.edu/stem.
Tri-County Job and Career Fair
CSM will host a job and career fair, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., April 7, at the La Plata Campus Physical Education (PE) Center, with 40 employers from Calvert, Charles and St. Mary’s counties as well as business and organizations outside Southern Maryland. CSM students who are completing their degrees and certificates as well as community members are invited to meet with human resources professionals to learn about indemand careers and current job openings. Attendees should be prepared with resumes and dressed ready to interview. To learn interviewing techniques and get ‘Job Fair Ready,’ students can make an appointment to meet one-on-one with a career specialist on April 2. The career counseling is free. Contact Career Services at 301-934-7569 for an appointment.
Destination College
Throughout the year, elementary and middle schools visit CSM campuses to experience college for a day. The students participate in a variety of activities to create awareness and promote active thinking about post-secondary education opportunities including careers with a focus on STEM. At the day’s end students participate in a graduation ceremony that includes an acceptance certificate to CSM upon successful completion of Maryland State High School requirements.
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After a day of exploring the rigors of college, CSM President Dr. Brad Gottfried presents an acceptance certificate to CSM to middle school students attending the Destination College graduation ceremony.
LEGO Robotics Championship— Junior Division
The college’s robotics competition has reached more than 5,500 participants over the years to become the premier robotics competition among area elementary and middle school students. The April 11 competition at the La Plata Campus spotlights the skills and talents of local student teams in the construction of their robots, programming, driving and strategy, with an emphasis on teamwork. This year’s theme is “Nature’s Fury” and asks competitors to find solutions to prepare for and survive a natural disaster. The top 48 teams, representing 31 elementary schools and 17 middle schools, determined from earlier qualifiers, will compete for awards.
Student Success Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference
The Student Success Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference, April 17 at the La Plata Campus, is a day-long conference for K-12 teachers, administrators and college instructors, and serves to provide effective teaching tips from state and national experts in a variety of areas, including STEM. Conference tracks will feature Effective Teaching of STEM; Student Preparedness; Technology; Teaching Approaches and Strategies; and General Interest. A keynote address, “Strategies for Inspiring Excellence in STEM,” will be presented by Dr. Pamela McCauley, author, award-winning educator and professor leading the Human Factors in Disaster Management Research Team at the University of Central Florida. She is the 2014 recipient of the Black Engineer of the Year Educational Leadership Award.
Women + Math
In its 10th year, Women + Math introduces young women ages 13 and over to career professionals to learn what it is like to have a successful career in a field that draws heavily on math. Successful women working in fields such as healthcare, computer science, architecture, engineering, physics, meteorology and cyber security will interact with the students April 18 at the La Plata Campus in workshops as well as meet one-on-one in their fields of interest. A keynote address, “STEM: A Great Choice for Girls,” will be presented by McCauley, the 2014 recipient of the Black Engineer of the Year Educational Leadership Award.
CSM Tri-County Job and Career Fair 2015. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., April 7. College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Physical Education (PE) Center, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata.
The College of Southern Maryland is holding the Tri-County Job and Career Fair for students, alumni and community members who are seeking employment opportunities. Job seekers will have the opportunity to meet with employers in areas ranging from information technology and health care to hospitality and government. There will be representatives from more than 40 businesses. Free. CareerServices@csmd.edu, 301-934-7569, http://www.csmd.edu/JobFair/.
CSM Student Success MidAtlantic Conference. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., April 17. College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Center for Business and Industry (BI) Building, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata.
This one-day conference for educators, administrators and staff from kindergarten through college will highlight best practices in teaching through workshops and peer discussion. Conference tracks include teaching approaches and strategies, student preparedness, technology, general interet and effective teaching of STEM. Includes keynote address by Dr. Pamela McCauley, author, award-winning educator and professor leading the Human Factors in Disaster Management Research Team at the University of Central Florida, networking and lunch. $80 through April 3, then $100. jandrews-walker@csmd.edu, 301-934-7824, http://www.dlf.csmd.edu/studentsuccess/registration.html.
CSM Women + Math = Infinite Possibilities. 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., April 18. College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Center for Business and Industry (BI Building), 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata.
This one-day event will feature workshops, presentations and discussions designed to inform young women on careers that rely heavily on math. Keynote address by Dr. Pamela McCauley, author, award-winning educator and professor leading the Human Factors in Disaster Management Research Team at the University of Central Florida. Open to young women ages 13 and older as well as high school math teachers and parents. The workshops will cover various subjects, including architecture, electrical engineering, microbiology and veterinary medicine. Free. Registration deadline is April 10. For information, visit http://www.csmd.edu/stem/events_WAMinfo. html, 301-934-7808 or SandraP@csmd.edu.
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Cooking for Hospice Calvert Hospice benefited from a recent culinary fundraiser at Running Hare Vineyard featuring guest chefs Torben Huge-Jensen and Dr. Ray Noble. The fundraiser included a silent auction, a three-course meal and tastings of Running Hare vineyards signature wines. Catering was provided by Elegance by Maryland Country Caterers. All proceeds went to the Burnett Calvert Hospice House. According to Calvert Hospice Executive Director Brenda Laughhunn, the hospice house has served 185 individuals since it opened in 2010. For more information about Calvert Hospice, visit www.calverthospice.org/.
Senior Citizen News Friends of Calvert County Seniors (FCCS)
FCCS is a non-profit organization which helps qualified Calvert County seniors by providing funds to assist them remain independent when government or grant funds are insufficient. FCCS is in need of board members. If you are interested in becoming a member, contact Calvert County Office on Aging at 410-535-4606 or 301-855-1170.
Caregivers Conference
The 23rd Annual Southern Maryland Caregivers Conference will be held Friday, May 15, 2015 at the College of Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick Campus – Building B, Prince Frederick, 8 a.m. – 2:45 p.m. All caregivers are invited to attend this informative conference. Pre-registration is required. Registration forms are available at any of the three senior centers. Fee: $30 includes materials, continental breakfast and lunch. For more information, contact Calvert Pines Senior Center, 410-535-4606 or 301-855-1170.
Intergenerational Summer Camp
Enjoy a week of activities with your elementary-age grandchild(ren), July 13 – 17, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Calvert Pines Senior Center. You can select two classes each day. A brochure with class selections is available at all three senior centers. Fee: $35 per grandparent/grandchild pair, $15 each additional person. Fee includes all supplies and one DVD. Registration forms must be received by May 29. For more information, call Calvert Pines, 410-5354606 or 301-855-1170.
Calvert Pines Senior Center (CPSC)
Bid and win on items at the Silent Auction, Friday, April 10, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Proceeds benefit events sponsored by Calvert Pines Senior Council. Enjoy a Special Bingo with prizes, Tuesday, April 14, 10:30 a.m. Come to the Senior Arts and Craft Show, Friday, April 17, 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Find hand-crafted art, including paintings, ceramics, sewing and more! Photos by Sarah Miller
North Beach Senior Center (NBSC)
Come to the Senior Council Auction, Thursday, April 16, 10:30 a.m. Proceeds benefit events sponsored by the Senior Council. Get support and information at the Grief Support Group with Hospice, Friday, April 17, 11 a.m. Sign up for a Painting Class with Suzanne Janney, Thursday, April 23, 10 a.m. Fee: $25
Southern Pines Senior Center (SPSC)
Watch the movie, Titanic, Wednesday, April 15, 1 p.m. Enjoy songs from yesteryear while watching Doo Wop DVD Performances, Thursday, April 16, 1 p.m. Test your skill against your peers in a game of Cornhole, Friday, April 17, 1 p.m. Pre-register at the main office.
Eating Together Menu
Lunches are served to seniors, aged 60-plus, and their spouses through Title IIIC of the Older Americans Act. Suggested donation is $3. To make or cancel a reservation call: Calvert Pines Senior Center at 410-535-4606 or 301-855-1170, North Beach Senior Center at 410-257-2549, or Southern Pines Senior Center at 410-586-2748.
Monday, April 13
Chicken Tarragon, Coleslaw, Lima Beans, Summer Squash, Rye Bread, Pineapple Chunks
Tuesday, April 14
Meatball Sub, Pickled Beets, Oriental Blend, Vegetables, Mandarin Oranges
Wednesday, April 15
Fish Newburg, Carrot Raisin Salad, Diced Potatoes, Wheat Bread, Orange
Thursday, April 16
Chicken Salad, Fresh Tomato Soup, Sandwich Bun, Cake with Strawberry Sauce
Friday, April 17
Meatloaf with Gravy, Mediterranean Salad, Mashed Potatoes, Collards, Whole Wheat Bread, Apricots
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An Evening of Russian Poetry: Ancient to Modern Вечер русской поэзии: Древность и современность Celebrate National Poetry month by listening to the beauty and passion of Russian poetry. Read in the original language and English.
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Wednesday, April 29 7 to 8:30 pm Calvert Library, Twin Beaches Branch Calvert Library events are accessible to individuals with disabilities. For special needs, please contact us at least 2 weeks prior to the event at 410-535-0291
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April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month Southern Maryland-Distracted driving is a factor in 1 out of 4 crashes nationwide and cell phone use and texting are leading causes of dristracted driving. According to the MVA’s Maryland Highway Safety Office (MHSO), more than 28,000 people are injured annually on Maryland’s roads as a result of distracted driving. Maryland’s statewide program supports the national distracted driving campaign and includes a combination of targeted advertising and high-visibility enforcement in an effort to change behavior and save lives. Law enforcement will be aggressively enforcing Maryland’s handheld cell phone and texting laws during Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Distracted driving is any activity that diverts a person’s attention away from the primary task of driving. All distractions endanger driver, passenger and bystander safety. Because text messaging requires visual, manual and cognitive attention from the driver, it is by far one of the most alarming distractions. “Texting or using your phone while driving is extremely dangerous. It creates a crash risk up to 23 times higher and puts people’s lives in jeopardy. Law enforcement officers are out stopping and ticketing people that are breaking our handheld cell phone laws. If you have a phone in one hand, you’ll have a ticket in the other,” say Southern Maryland Law Enforcement
Officials. Violating Maryland’s distracted driving laws can be costly. Drivers can be ticketed for writing, sending or reading a text or electronic message while driving. The fine is $70 and 1 point on your license and may increase to $110 and 3 points if use of the device contributes to a crash. Fines for using a handheld cell phone are $83 for the first offense, $140 for the second offense and $160 for the third offense. In addition, any driver that causes serious injury or death while talking on a handheld cell phone or texting may receive a prison sentence of up to 3 years and a fine of up to $5,000. Drivers are on their provisional license face event tougher penalties as any violation of these laws may result in a suspension of driving privileges. George Clark, Transportation Manager for the Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland offered this advice to drivers: “Drive responsibly - park the phone before you drive. Keep yourself and your passengers safe by keeping your hands on the wheel and eyes on the road at all times. Driving is not the time to talk or text on a cell phone”. For more information, visit www.towardzerodeathsmd.com Press release submitted by the Tri County Council of Southern Maryland
Children’s Aid, Inc.’s Bids for Kids Auction
Children’s Aid, Inc, a non-profit organization providing assistance to Calvert County children in need, is holding their annual Bids for Kids online charity auction starting April 12. The online fundraiser features over 100 auction items including many items that would make fabulous gifts for Mother’s Day or Father’s Day. Portrait packages, theatre, symphony and concert tickets, wine tastings, autographed sports items, tickets to Washington Nationals and DC United games, hotel and bed and breakfast getaways as well as retail and dining gift certificates will be available for bidding beginning April 12. All auction proceeds go directly to fund the programs Children’s Aid, Inc. operates within Calvert County. “Through our programs, we strive to promote the importance of education and literacy. We also provide children with opportunities to play recreation level sports, which not only helps keep kids active, it also helps promotes self-discipline, leadership, teamwork, cooperation, trust and respect. Currently, our volunteer-driven organiza-
tion operates several programs: Operation Backpack provides new school supplies; The Great Book Giveaways provide books to local children and encourages parents to read aloud to their young children; Christmas stockings and new books are distributed through the Christmas Cheer Program; and our Youth Sports Scholarship Program provides registration fees for recreation level youth sports,” said Executive Director Krista Brezina. Interested shoppers can start their bidding on Sunday, April 12 at www.ChildrensAidAuction.com. Bids will be accepted until midnight on Friday, May 1. Similar to other online auctions, bidders will have the opportunity to bid on their favorite items, and they will be notified via email if they have been outbid. At that point, bidders will have the opportunity to submit a new bid before the close of the auction. For more information about Children’s Aid, Inc., visit www.TheChildrensAid.org. Press release submitted by Children’s Aid
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Biodiversity Project: 15,721 Species and Counting...,” Jim Brighton, Naturalist; July 23, “Gertrude Sawyer and Rose Greely: Homage to Maryland’s Early Women Architects,” Katie Irwin and Sadie Dempsey, Architects; August 20, “A Taste of Maryland,” Joyce White, Food Historian; September 24, “Food at Sea in 1812,” Simon Spalding, Author & Historian; October 22, “Oyster Wars of the Chesapeake,” John R. Wennersten, Author & Historian. The speaker series is made possible by a grant from the MARPAT foundation in memory of Thomas W. Richards. For a full description of each lecture or additional information visit www. jefpat.org, call 410-586-8501 or email jef.pat@maryland.gov. Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum, a state museum of archaeology and home to the Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory, is a program of the Maryland Historical Trust, a division of the Maryland Department of Planning. It is located on 560 scenic acres along the Patuxent River and the St. Leonard Creek in St. Leonard, Calvert County, Maryland. For more information, call 410-586-8501 or visit www. jefpat.org.
Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum (JPPM) Speaker Series runs April through October with one lecture per month. The series brings together luminaries as diverse as the topics they teach for seven evenings of profound insights, informative presentations and fascinating discussion on a broad scope of topics. The lectures are held at the Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory at 7pm, with the exception of the May 7th lecture held at the Calvert Library Prince Fredrick. The lectures are free and open to the public. The speaker series kicks off April 23rd with a lecture from Ed Chaney, Deputy Director of the Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory, entitled: “God Save King George: Recent Archaeological Finds at Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum.” In 2011, JPPM archaeologists used a ground-penetrating radar to explore the site where the Smith family lived in the early 1700s. Excavations over the last four years have uncovered many of the radar’s “hits.” Ed Chaney will reveal the numerous building remains and interesting artifacts discovered at the Smith’s St. Leonard site. Other lectures scheduled: May 7, “Outfitting Outlander: So much more than kilts, ya ken,” Sara Rivers-Cofield, Curator & Archaeologist; June 25, “Maryland
vironmental aspects of the Chesapeake Bay science and research, featuring a watershed model. Guests of all ages will enjoy exploring the vendor booths and having a chance to talk with leaders and educators in the “green living” atmosphere. Be sure to learn about new developments in renewable energy and green technology, discuss how to lower home energy costs, harness solar power, build a green home, plant a healthier garden, or compost your waste! The Green Expo coincides with the Annmarie Garden’s monthly Maker’s Market, so there are also many Earth-friendly, repurposed, home grown, and fair trade gifts for sale! The Green Expo will give you the skills, knowledge, and inspiration to go green in your everyday life! For additional information please call (410) 326-4640, send an email to info@annmariegarden.org, or visit www.annmariegarden.org. The Calvert County Citizen’s Green Team works to promote sustainable lifestyles by identifying and sharing innovative green technologies hosting the annual Calvert County Green Expo, and encouraging environmental stewardship among county citizens in their workplace, homes, and communities. To learn more, visit Calvert County Citizen’s Green Team on Facebook, call 410-326-4640, email info@annmariegarden.org, or visit www.annmariegarden.org/ annmarie2/node/245.
The Calvert County Citizen’s Green Team will host the 7th Annual Calvert Green Expo & Green Craft Fair on Saturday, May 2, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center on Dowell Road in Solomons, Maryland. Admission is free. The Calvert Green Expo highlights environmentallyfriendly products, services, ideas, and gifts! The Green Expo is a great place to connect with local groups, learn about energy-saving techniques, and hear about living more sustainably. There will be plenty of free children’s activities, fantastic giveaways, green-product vendors, green shopping, great food, and plenty of engaging and interesting booths to explore! Young visitors should pick up a Children’s Passport at the Welcome Booth, which will guide them on a fun adventure as they explore all the hands-on activities at the Expo. Live entertainment will be part of the Green Expo this year, in addition to several new vendors. Bay Stone Arts will offer handmade jewelry with fossil and stones from Calvert Cliffs. The Ruby Foxs Den products that include natural skin care products, a variety of farm eggs, and hand painted creations. Greenstreet Growers Inc. will provide information about landscaping, greenwalls and organic products. Save 10:15 AM Thrive with Sha will be presenting toxin free personal cleaning products, dehydrated and freezedried foods next to the TESLA S). The UMCES Chesapeake Biological Lab will have a booth this year where visitors can learn about important en-
Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum Kicks Off 2015 Speaker Series
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Henderson Scores Thrilling Win in Potomac Season Opener
Alvey for racing me as clean as he did,we got pretty close there a few times.” The off-season chassis change was a big part of Henderson’s winning drive. “This is a brand new car.” Said Henderson. “I have to thank Kyle Lear for all his help with this car and especially my Mom and Dad, without them we wouldn’t be here right now.” Alvey would settle for second with Reese Masiello, Ben Bowie and Matt Tarbox rounding out the topfive. Heats went to Henderson and John Imler. Former track champion Daryl Hills took top honors in the in the 20-lap Limited Late Model feature. Hills,who started on the pole, darted into the race lead on lap-one and would lead the distance in the cautionfree event to post his 13th career division feature win. “Wow, it’s been a while since we’ve won here.” Hills stated. “I have to give Ricky Lathroum a big thanks for allowing me to drive his car, this is a great way to start the season.” Derrick Quade was second with Tyler Emory, Brandon Long and James Sparks completing the top-five. Defending Winchester (VA) speedway Pure Stock champion Mike Franklin drove to his 3rd-career Potomac feature win in the 16-lap Street Stock feature. Franklin would eventually lead Mike Batson Photography all 16-circuits, but would have to fend off a late Freelance Photographers race rush by Mike Latham to preserve the win. Mike Hanbury, Jonny Oliver and Lloyd Deans rounded out the top-five. Events John Hardesty was triumphant in the 15-lap Weddings Strictly Stock feature. Nabil Guffey lead the Family Portraits first eight-laps before Hardesty slid by on lapnine to score his 10th career Potomac feature win. Guffey held on for second with Greg Mat301-938-3692 tingly, Ray Bucci and Ed Pope Sr. filling the front-five. mikebatsonphotography@hotmail.com In the nightcap 15-lap Hobby Stock main, Ed https://www.facebook.com/mikebatsonphotography
Pope Jr. would take the win. Ryan Clement would lead the first three-laps before Pope zipped by on lap-four and would lead the remaing laps uncontested to secure his 5th-career division feature win. Clement held tough for second with Jonathon Raley, Buddy Dunagan and Dave Adams following Pope to the finish.
RUSH Crate Late Model feature finish 1. Darin Henderson 2. Darren Alvey 3. Reese Masiello 4. Ben Bowie 5. Matt Tarbox 6. Jeff Pilkerton 7. Harry Shipe 8. Timmy Booth 9. Tracy Graves 10. Megan Mann 11. John Imler 12. Jamie Sutphin
Limited Late Model feature finish 1. Daryl Hills 2. Derrick Quade 3. Tyler Emory 4. Brandon Long 5. James Sparks 6. Billy Hubbard
Street Stock feature finish 1.Mike Franklin 2. Mike Latham 3. Mike Hanbury 4. Jonny Oliver 5. Lloyd Deans 6. Dale Reamy 7. Billy Hill 8. Scott Wilson 9. Chuck Bowie 10. Ray Hackett
Strictly Stock feature finish 1.John Hardesty 2. Nabil Guffey 3. Greg Mattingly 4. Ray Bucci 5. Ed Pope Sr. 6. JJ Silvious 7. Jimmy Suite 8. Johnny Hardesty 9. Drew Payne (DNS)
Pasadena Maryland’s Darin Henderson came out on top in a wild finish to claim the win in last Friday nights 25-lap RUSH Racing Series Crate Late Model event at Potomac speedway. The win for Henderson, the eighth of his Potomac career, came in a brand new Rocket chassis that saw action for the first time this season. Darren Alvey and Matt Tarbox shared the front-row for the start with Alvey blasting into the race lead as the mob raced off turn-two. Alvey, a class rookie, appeared to have the car to beat as he would lead a majority of the event. As Alvey lead, sixth-starting Darin Henderson arrived to the runner-up spot on lap-eleven and set his sights on the leader. As the duo took the white flag Henderson got a run on Alvey to the inside off turn-two as a lapped car was directly in their path. Henderson used the lapped car to perfection as Alvey was forced to crack the throttle and as they came off turn four for the checkered flag Henderson nipped Alvey at the stripe for the win. “I am worn out.” a happy Darin Henderson stated in Potomac’s victory lane. “Those last fivelaps were intense,and I give a ton of credit to Darren
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The Muse Comes To Parenting
The Arts Council of Calvert County is sponsoring a unique and special poetry reading on Friday, April 24, beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the CalvART Gallery located in the Prince Frederick Shopping Center, next to the Greene Turtle Restaurant. The reading will focus on poems about the joys, struggles and blessings of parenting and will feature two outstanding local poets, Jeffrey L. Coleman of Lusby who teaches at St. Mary’s College of Maryland, And Michael S. Glaser, the Poet Laureate of Maryland from 2004-2009. Light snacks and beverages will be provided! This event is open to the public! The reading will offer poems that range from observations about the newborn: “Your face squints against the light…as your arms and legs flail their first flailing into the world, against the world.” (from “Squinting Against the Light,” by Michael S. Glaser) to the bouncing of a child on one’s knee while singing a song (“I open my mouth to sing / And the song becomes a memory…” (from “Verse after Verse,” by Jeffrey Coleman) to the darker wonders of a young child’s mind that fears “entering the night world…the great abyss behind each eyelid,” (from “The Man Who Thought Himself a Mother,” by Jeffrey Coleman) and the dark fears in a father’s mind when his child announces “I’m going to sleep on Dominick’s boat tonight…” (from “My
Daughter Turns 18” by Michael S. Glaser). Between them, Coleman and Glaser have been writing poetry for close to 100 years and much of that writing has been inspired or evoked by their experiences as parents and their observations – not only of their children growing from infants into adulthood, but also of themselves as they explore, celebrate, and learn to cope with the sweet complexities of being fathers. “Poetry offers a wonderful means of exploring the subtleties and nuances of parenting,” Coleman has said. “It allows parents the opportunity to record experiences and memories associated with raising children that can be accessed and cherished later… Poetry enriches our lives by offering us ways to more clearly see and understand ourselves and the meaning of our human experiences.” The poets will each read for about 20 minutes and then, during an “open Mic” period, invite members of the audience who wish to share something of their own writing about parenting. The evening promises to be one embraced by not only the muse, but also the warm and shared community of parenting. CalvARTS invites you to be a part of it. Press Release from Arts Council of Calvert County
A Hall of Fame Bluegrass Extravaganza Announced for This Year’s Bluegrass for Hospice
In its seventh year, Bluegrass for Hospice-2015 will feature a traditional Bluegrass performance by two of today’s greatest traditional acts in Bluegrass music, Junior Sisk & Ramblers Choice and Joe Mullins & the Radio Ramblers. Also a rare performance by Junior Sisk and Joe Mullins as they team up to perform songs from there Hall of Fame Bluegrass CD on Rebel Records. The event will be held on Saturday, Oct. 24, at the Flat Iron Farm in Great Mills, MD. The event starts at Noon and all proceeds will go toward the Hospice of St. Mary’s, Hospice House.
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Bluegrass for Hospice will also feature talent by many local Bluegrass artists. There will be raffles, a silent auction, and door prizes. Tickets will go on sale July 1. There will be more information released at a later date once the final planning is complete. For more information, to be a sponsor, or to reserve a vendor space, contact Jay Armsworthy at 301-737-3004 and check the website as well, www.bluegrassforhospice.com. Press Release from Bluegrass for Hospice
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Thursday, April 9 Team Trivia Leonardtown Grille (25470-C Point Lookout Rd, Leonardtown) – 7 p.m.
Dave and Kevin Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 7:30 p.m.
Friday, April 10 Funkzilla Unplugged Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 7:30 p.m.
A Tiffany Affair Waldorf Jaycees Center (3090 Crain Highway, Waldorf) – 7 p.m.
Saturday, April 11 Cerebral Punishment Comedy Show Brass Rail (20331 Point Lookout Rd, Great Mills) – 8:30 p.m.
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Tuesday, April 15 Open Mic Night Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 7 p.m.
Wednesday, April 16 Swamp Candy Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 7:30 p.m.
Weekly Wine Down Wednesday Anthony’s Bar and Grill (10371 Southern Maryland Blvd) – 9 a.m.
Team Trivia Leonardtown Grille (25470-C Point Lookout Rd, Leonardtown) – 7 p.m.
Thursday, April 17 Shades of Gray Band
Karaoke Leonardtown Grille (25470-C Point Lookout Rd, Leonardtown) – 7 p.m.
Sunday, April 12
Leonardtown Grille (25470-C Point Lookout Rd, Leonardtown) – 7 p.m.
Latrice Carr Ruddy Duck (16810 Piney Point Road, Piney Point) – 7:30 p.m.
Swing Away Ruddy Duck (16810 Piney Point Road, Piney Point) – 11 a.m.
Spoon Creek Hill’s Store (29933 Point Lookout Road, Helen, Md.) – 2 p.m.
Sunday, April 13 Team Trivia
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Memories Bar (2360 Old Washington Road, Waldorf) – 9 p.m.
Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 7 p.m.
Monday, April 14 DJ Spitfire
Too Many Mikes Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Rd, Hollywood) – 9 p.m.
Friday, April 18 Karaoke Leonardtown Grille (25470-C Point Lookout Rd, Leonardtown) – 7 p.m.
Saturday, April 19 Joe Martone Ruddy Duck (16810 Piney Point Road, Piney Point) – 11 a.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.
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April Month Long Spring Fling Tennis Tournament
Cove Point, Lusby, Md. – April 11, 12 This event is open to the public. To enter the event please visit calverttennis.org or call Peter Siegert at 410-326-4822 or Bryan Howell at 410-586-3115.
Shrek the Musical Jr.
Northern Middle School, 2954 Chaneyville Rd., Owings – 2 p.m. or 7 p.m.; April 17, 18, 19 Northern Middle School proudly presents Shrek the Musical Jr. at Huntingtown High’s auditorium. Performances on April 17 and 18 are at 7 p.m. and on April 19 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $8 per person; ages 3 and under are free. Proceeds of the matinee performance on April 19 will go toward the purchase of microphones for the Mary Harrison Center.
Chesapeake Community Chorus Rehearsals
Huntingtown United Methodist Church – 4 to 6 p.m.; April 12 North Beach Union Church – 4 to 6 p.m.; April 19 The Chesapeake Community Chorus is an all-volunteer chorus that performs concerts to benefit charities in Calvert County. We are looking to add new singers to the chorus. No auditions are required. Contact Larry Brown, Director, at 301-855-7477, or email lbrown9601@verizon.net. Our April practice sessions are as follows: Sunday, April 12, 4 to 6 p.m., Huntingtown United Methodist Church, 4020 Hunting Creek Rd., Huntingtown Sunday, April 19, 4 to 6 p.m., North Beach Union Church, 8912 Chesapeake Ave., North Beach
Stained Glass: Next Steps - Spring Series
Annmarie Gardens, 13480 Dowell Rd., Lusby 6 to 9 p.m.; April 8, 15, 22 Continue refining your stained glass skills with instructor Leza Hepler, in this 5-class series. Choose from a broad variety of projects and create a 20 to 30-piece sun catcher panel, using the copper foil technique. Must take the Intro to Stained Glass class first. This series is great to take again and againjust choose a different project each time! Materials list provided, but glass will also be available for purchase in class. Class began on March 25 and additional classes are being held April 1, 8, 15, and 22, from 6 to 9 p.m. each night. The cost is $195; members $180, and all materials are provided. There is a glass fee of $10 to 20 depending on what you choose to use. Advanced registration is required, call 410-326-4640 or email studioschool@annmariegarden.org.
US Club Soccer “Maryland Cup”
April 24 to 26 Team registrations are being accepted for the 4th Annual US Club Soccer 2015 Maryland Cup scheduled for the weekend of April 24 to 26 in Westminster (Carroll County) Md. The event features separate male and female competitions in the single age levels of U12 through U17. A, B & C competition levels are available, registration permitting. The champion team in the A & B levels in the U13 through U17 age levels will receive a paid registration to a qualifier to the US Club Soccer National Championship scheduled in July. All competition is 11V11 and is round-robin bracket based with all teams receiving a minimum of three games plus play-offs where applicable. The application deadline is April 10. Maryland Cup applications are available at cmsasoccer.com. For additional information, contact the Cup Director at scorenew@ aol.com.
Thursday, April 9 Orientation at Calvert One Stop Career
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Southern Maryland Workforce Services, 200 Duke St., Rm 1400, Prince Frederick – 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.
Friday, April 10 The Hubcaps
American Legion Stallings Williams Post 206, 3330 Chesapeake Beach Rd., Chesapeake Beach – 7 p.m. Don’t miss this! The charity event of the year to benefit the Calvert County Humane Society. It will take place at 7 p.m. in the Main Hall of the American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206 on Rt. 260 in Chesapeake Beach. There will be food and beverages for sale, a silent auction, and music, music, music. Tickets are $35 admittance. Public warmly welcomed. Call 301-855-6466 for more information.
Quarter Auction
Windy Hill Elementary School, 9550 Boyds Turn Rd., Owings - 6 p.m. Bring your quarters and be ready to bid on amazing prizes from vendors such as Thirty-One, Origami Owl, Pampered Chef, Tupperware and Many More! Profits to benefit Windy Hill’s 5th Grade Events. Paddles are $3 each or 2 for $5. Concessions available for purchase. All ages welcome with paid admission. Doors Open at 6 p.m., Auction starts at 7 p.m. For more information email info@ whespta.com.
Saturday, April 11 Country Dance
American Legion Stallings Williams Post 206, 3330 Chesapeake Beach Rd., Chesapeake Beach – 7 p.m. to midnight Time to Boogie. Come to the Country Dance at the American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206 on Route 260 in Chesapeake Beach. If you can’t dance, teachers will be available to give instruction. One hour lessons commence at 7 p.m. followed by dancing from 8 p.m. until midnight. The Modest price of $15 per person includes soft drinks or draft beer and light munchies. Hosted by the American Legion 206 in the upper level Ballroom in Chesapeake Beach on Route 260. For information call 301855-6466. Public warmly invited.
OtterMania
Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Rd. S, Solomons - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Come celebrate all things otter! Perfect for families with pre-school and elementary age children. Play like an otter, dance the “Swim” with our otter mascots, discover where otters live everywhere in the world, and learn what makes them so special. Touch the otter fur and discover why swimming outside all year is great for these water weasels. Make an otter mask to wear, or do an otter craft. Hear Ming Diaz tell otterly terrific stories and get your face painted by Ming or Piper the Clown. Admission applies; free for CMM members.
North Beach Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary Yard Sale North Beach Volunteer Fire Department, 8536 Bayside Rd., Chesapeake Beach - 8 a.m. to noon Clear your closets and make a few bucks! Or come and find the treasure of a lifetime at our yard sale! Tables are $15, or $25 for two, and must be reserved in advance. To reserve a table, contact Diana at 410-231-1775.
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Community Events Asbury Solomons Retirement Community Sale
Asbury Solomons Retirement Community, 11000 Asbury Circle, Solomons - 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. There will be a sale from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Asbury Solomons Retirement Community, in the auditorium and other marked sites in the building. The sale will include Betty’s Closet a resale of gently used clothing and accessories. The library committee will have books and cd’s at a fabulous price. Granny’s Treasures will be selling housewares, furniture and miscellaneous items. All proceeds will benefit the Benevolent Care Fund. For more information please call 410-394-3483.
Contra Dance
Christ Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 37497 Zach Fowler Rd., Chaptico – 7 p.m. A Contra Dance, sponsored by Southern Maryland Traditional Music and Dance (SMTMD), featuring caller Delaura Padovan, will be held on Saturday, April 11, at the Christ Episcopal Church Parish Hall. The doors open at 7 p.m. and the dancing begins at 7:30. If you’ve ever danced a Virginia Reel or been to a Square Dance, you have a good idea how much fun it can be. If you haven’t, it’s about time you tried it! Beginners are encouraged to arrive at 7 to get some instruction in the various dances. Admission is $10 for non-SMTMD members, $6 for members (band members are free). No special clothing is required! You need to be comfortable, to move freely. There will be an ice cream social following the dance. For more information and directions go to smtmd.org.
Artist’s Access Day
Flag Ponds Nature Park, Lusby - 6 to 9 a.m. Here’s an excellent opportunity for artists and photographers to access to the county parks before and after regular park hours. Artists are encouraged to create landscape paintings, drawings and photographs as they experience the quiet of a early spring sunrise at Flag Ponds.
Sunday, April 12 All You Care to Eat Breakfast
American Legion Stallings Williams Post 206, 3330 Chesapeake Beach Rd., Chesapeake Beach – 8 to 11 a.m. On a “Spring is in the Air” morning, start off with a hearty breakfast including hot cakes, sausage, scrapple, bacon, scrambled eggs, home fries, biscuits, fruit, and chip beef. 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 $10; kids 6-12 $5; kids under 6 free. Bloody Marys will be available for a nominal charge. For information call 301-855-6466. Public warmly invited.
Cherry Blossom Trip with Calvert Library
Sunderland Park N Ride - 1 to 5 p.m. You can’t tell by the snow on the ground but there have been hints that spring is around the corner! Sightings of the most optimistic flower of spring, snowdrops, have been reported making us think of spring and cherry blossoms! Join Calvert Library On-the-Go for a school bus ride into D.C. to hopefully enjoy the cherry blossoms! The bus leaves Sunderland Park N Ride at 1 p.m. and returns there by 5 p.m. Feel free to bring a snack to enjoy under the blossoms, or at least under the cherry boughs and buds, Japanesestyle. You must register in person at any Calvert Library - just $15! No refunds unless the trip is cancelled. We must have 34 registered by March 21 to proceed. For more information, call Joanie Kilmon at 410-257-2411.
The Last Train of Chesapeake Commemoration
Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum, 4155 Mears Ave., Chesapeake Beach - 11:46 a.m. Farewell Ceremony at 11:46 a.m. SHARP.
Commemoration of the day and time the last train left Chesapeake Beach... forever. Join us for a short presentation. The public is encouraged to wear 1930s period clothing for a unique tribute. Light refreshments to follow. Free, public welcome.
Pax River Quilters Guild
Good Samaritan Lutheran Church, 20850 Langley Rd., Lexington Park - 6:30 p.m. The monthly meeting of the Pax Quilters Guild will be held Monday, April 13, 6:30pm, at the Good Samaritan Lutheran Church. The meeting features AQS Certified Appraiser and author Mary Kerr’s presentation Yes You Can Machine Quilt Your Vintage. Visit Mary’s website, marywkerr.com. We will be forming the nominating committee for upcoming board elections. New members and guest welcome! For info, visit our website paxriverquiltguild.com. Pax River Quilters Guild is open to the public.
Alice in Wonderland at 150: How She Came To Be and Live So Long
Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 7 p.m. Calvert Library is deep into a celebration of Alice in Wonderland at 150 years old. If you visit the Prince Frederick location you will see display cases full of some extraordinary Alice paraphernalia. There is also Alice related art throughout the building which showcases how fully Lewis Carroll’s book has permeated our world. The exhibition is just a portion of the Alice in Wonderland collection of Amy Plummer who has served on the Board of Library Trustees and is also one of the past presidents of the Calvert Library Foundation. Plummer also happens to be a member of the Lewis Carroll Society of North America. Thanks to Plummer’s connections and generosity, Calvert Library Prince Frederick will be hosting author and Lewis Carroll scholar August Imholtz on Monday, April 13, at 7 p.m. for a presentation entitled, “Alice in Wonderland at 150: How She Came To Be and Live So Long.” Do not miss this opportunity to solve the Alice mystery with this esteemed speaker. For more information, call Robyn Truslow at 410-535-0291.
Tuesday, April 14 Casual Tuesday Italian Night
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 Auxiliary Post 206, on Route 260 in Chesapeake Beach, in the lower-level dining room. The menu for “Casual Tuesday Dinner” will be Italian with all the trimmings. The cost is $10, including beverage. Call for more information 301-855-6466. Public invited.
Wednesday, April 15 $6 Show
MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital Lobby, 25500 Pt. Lookout Rd., Leonardtown, MD 20650 Wednesday, April 15th from 9 am - 5 pm and Thursday, April 16th from 7 am - 4 pm All items are $6! Browse jewelry, scarves, small leather goods, children’s items and more! Sponsored by the MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital Auxiliary - great quality items!
Sea Squirts
Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Rd. S, Solomons - 10 to 10:30 a.m. and 11 to 11:30 a.m. O is for Otter! New! Now offered twice: 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Come learn more about our playful river otter. Free drop-in program for children 18-months to three years and their caregivers.
Thursday, April 9, 2015
Library Events
April 2015 Event Schedule • Art in the Stacks 150 Years of Alice: Alice is Everywhere
Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way Whether you’ve read the book or not, we all know the story. Images of Wonderland are ubiquitous in our cultural lexicon. Few stories have taken on such a big life past their original telling. Visit for an extensive display of Aliceinspired art and memorabilia. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862
Thursday, April 9 • Calvert Conversations
Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach – 10 to 11 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! 410-2572411
• Shake It Out Music and Movement
Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 10 to 10:30 a.m. Shake It Out Music and Movement 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. 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: In the Garden. Please register. 410-257-2411
• Family Night
Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 7 to 8 p.m. Bring the family for a fantastic evening out with books. Each month we will explore a new title through fun filled activities and crafts. Please register. 410-326-5289
Friday, April 10 • 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. 410-5350291 or 301-855-1862
Saturday, April 11 • 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 2nd Saturday of each month from 10:00 a.m. to noon. All ages and levels welcome! Please register. 410-257-2411
• 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
• Into Wonderland
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Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 2 to 3:30 p.m. Children in K-5th grade head down the Rabbit Hole and explore the Alice in Wonderland story on a path of Alice-themed S.T.E.A.M. activities… Curious about Math, Science, Art and Physics. Costumes welcome. Please register. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
• 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
• Learn Mahjongg
Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 1 to 3 p.m. Want to learn Mahjongg? Games are a great way to keep your brain sharp while having fun! Join us! 410-326-5289
Sunday, April 12 • Cherry Blossom Festival Bus Trip
Leaves from Sunderland Park’n Ride – 1 to 5 p.m. Join Calvert Library for a bus ride into DC to enjoy the cherry blossoms! Feel free to bring a snack to enjoy under the blossoms, Japanese-style. And don’t forget your camera! Must register in person at library - just $15! No refunds unless the trip is cancelled. Must have 34 registered by April 3 to proceed. Please provide a cell phone number! 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862
Monday, April 13 • 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 p.m. Bring your quilting, needlework, knitting, crocheting, or other project for an afternoon of conversation and shared creativity. 410-2572411
• Full STEAM Ahead
Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. 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
• Evening Family 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
• Alice in Wonderland at 150: How She Came To Be and Live So Long
Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 7 to 8:30 p.m. August Imholz, author, scholar and former president of the Lewis Carroll Society of North America will present the origin of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and its almost equally famous sequel, Through the Looking-Glass and What Alice Found There; explains some of the aspects of Alice which makes her perennially popular with children and adults; and surveys the worldwide range of translations (thousands), illustrations of Alice after the 1907 expiration of the copyright, and the parodies and uses of Alice in popular culture around the world. The lecture complements the Alice exhibit mounted by Calvert Library volunteer Amy Plummer. 10-535-0291 or 301-855-1862
Tuesday, April 14 • Flying Needles
Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 6 to 9 p.m.
Out&About
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
• Title IX at College of Southern Maryland
Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Learn about the progress, challenges and plans that the College of Southern Maryland has around Title IX issues such as sexual harassment/violence and bullying; sports and athletic opportunities; treatment of pregnant and parenting students; STEM opportunities and more. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862
Wednesday, April 15 • Customer Appreciation Day
Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 9 to 5 p.m. Thank you for being a Calvert Library customer! Come in for a treat! 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862
• 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 caregivers, and have fun! Bring a non-battery operated toy to share. No registration. For ages birth through 5 years old. 410-326-5289
• Book Discussion
Calvert Library Fairview Branch, Rt. 4 and Chaneyville Road, Owings – 2 to 3:30 p.m. Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Coast Trail by Cheryl Strayed. 410-257-2101
• Book Discussion
Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 7 to 8 p.m. Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life by Barbara Kingsolver. 410-326-5289
Thursday, April 16 • Shake It Out Music and Movement
Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 10 to 10:30 a.m. Shake It Out Music and Movement will create a rich environment that promotes social, emotional and physical skills. Come join us for some shake’n fun. 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
• T.A.C.O.S. Meeting
Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 5 to 6 p.m. For teens (those of you ages 13-19) - Calvert Library needs your help planning events, revamping our Teen Zone and other awesome things! Join T.A.C.O.S. (Teen Advisory Council of Students). Help make Calvert Library awesome! 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862
• Kids Just Want to Have Fun
Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach – 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Kids in kindergarten through 3rd grade are invited to this series of exciting events exploring topics from art to history to science. Each month will include fun activities, crafts and a snack! This month’s topic: Wind Energy. Please register. 410257-2411
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• Fandom Night for Teens
Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 7 to 8:30 p.m. Show us your fandom! Tributes, Nerdfighters, SuperWhoLocks and all other fandoms are welcome to come out for an epic night! Cosplay is encouraged. Please register. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862
• Family Night – Coding
Calvert Library Fairview Branch, Rt. 4 and Chaneyville Road, Owings – 7 to 8 p.m. Family Night- Children first grade and up learn fun basics of computer coding. Please register. 410-257-2101
Friday, April 17 • 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, April 18 • Garden Smarter: Garden for the Butterfly
Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 10 to 11:30 a.m. Invite butterflies into your garden by learning about the important plants that provide the food and habitat that will attract them. Lovely photos of sample gardens. 410535-0291 or 301-855-1862
• 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. 410-2572411
• 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 301855-1862
• Brain Games: Mahjongg, Scrabble & more Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 12 to 3 p.m. Want to learn Mahjongg? Hope to make your Scrabble skills killer? Games are a great way to keep your brain sharp while having fun! Join us! Please register. 410535-0291 or 301-855-1862
• Children’s MakerSpace
Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 1 to 4 p.m. Come join our “Maker’s Space” for children at Southern and see what you can build. We will supply a large amount of Legos, including some Lego Duplos. Activities will also include craft stations. 410-326-5289
Monday, April 20 • 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
For more information, visit calvert. lib.md.us
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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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