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Commissioners Talk Taxes, Consider Additional Meetings By Sarah Miller Staff Writer The Calvert Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) met with the mayors of North Beach and Chesapeake Beach to discuss tax differentials for the coming year. According to the documents on the BOCC agenda, the BOCC meets with the mayor, to discuss the tax rate differential every spring. Also during the meeting, the BOCC discussed holding more than one meeting per week in order to accommodate the growing list of items on their regular meeting schedules. Staff recommends keeping the tax differential for the two towns at $.336 for the fiscal year 2016 tax billing that will occur in July of 2015. Commission Pat Nutter recommended additional BOCC meetings during the com-
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Driver Arrested After Losing Control of Vehicle By Lauren Procopio Staff Writer A Chesapeake Beach man was arrested after he lost control of his vehicle and traveled through a field on Grover’s Turn Rd. in Owings. On Friday, April 10, around 10 p.m., Deputy Ward was on patrol and parked at Mt. Harmony Elementary School in the back of the parking lot. According to charging documents, Ward observed a vehicle traveling westbound on Mt. Harmony Rd. in the vicinity of Grover’s Turn Rd., passing by the school. According to court documents, Ward looked away for a few seconds and then heard the impact. According to court documents, Ward initially believed the vehicle may have struck a deer and had observed the driver lose control of the vehicle. Ward went to check on the driver, who was identified as Christopher Shaner, 23; Shaner was the sole occupant in the vehicle. According to court documents, Ward was familiar with the driver from prior incidents with police officers and stated Shaner is known for substance use. Ward asked Shaner what had happened and he stated he reached for his cell
phone and ended up going off the roadway, court documents read. Ward stated Shaner had slurred speech, constricted pupils, droopy eyelids and kept slowly scratching his face; Ward also stated in court documents that the loud sound he heard was the vehicle’s tire popping and not an impact with a deer. According to charging documents, Ward asked Shaner if he had anything illegal on him or inside his vehicle and he told the officer that there might be a needle in the passenger side of his vehicle because his girlfriend is a “heroin addict.” According to court documents, the deputy did not initially check for the needle, but escorted Shaner across the street to the school parking lot. While Shaner was walking to the parking lot, he almost fell multiple times, court documents stated. Ward conducted a medical assessment of Shaner and observed no injuries; Ward asked Shaner if he was hurt from the accident and he stated, “No, just shaken up.” According to court documents, Ward conducted different sobriety tests that Shaner had failed. Based on the information he gathered from the Standardized
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another cap for a hypodermic needle, but the needle was not present. Ward told Shaner he was going to request a Drug Recognition Expert to respond to the sheriff’s office to conduct further tests on him, but Shaner refused to take the tests, according to charging documents. Shaner was then transported to the detention center and was charged with driving under the influence, possession of a controlled dangerous substance and drug paraphernalia. Shaner is scheduled to appear in District Court on June 15. lauren@somdpublishing.net
Child Almost Drowns
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A toddler was flown to Children’s Hospital in Washington, D.C, after a near-drowning incident late Thursday morning. On April 16, around 11 a.m., an ambulance from Huntingtown was alerted to the undisclosed scene. According to a press release, firefighters responded and found a “semi-responsive toddler after a near-drowning incident.” Due to the child’s initial condition and other information gathered, the
Maryland State Police Aviation Division was immediately activated. According to the release, crews worked to warm and oxygenate the toddler, prior to the arrival of Trooper 2; a land site was established in a neighboring field and flew the toddler to DC Children’s Hospital. The condition of the child is unknown at this time. lauren@somdpublishing.net
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Helping Homeowners in Need By Katya Sysoeva Contributing Writer Every year, volunteers converge on local homes to help neighbors in need during Christmas in April. If you’re looking for an opportunity to help in your community there is still time to volunteer for the National Christmas in April Workday on April 25. The purpose of the event is to help disabled and elderly homeowners repair their houses, according to the Christmas in April Facebook page. Christmas in April is held the last Saturday of the April and put their effort in helping improve living conditions of more than 25 families. Homeowners can apply for this program in the fall by filling the form available at christmasinaprilcalvertcounty.org. Homes that match the requirements are selected by January.
After that volunteers are matched with work requirements on each house. The preparations for this event continue throughout the year. This event is an opportunity for everyone who is willing to contribute time and help into the community. For the first time this year, Christmas in April held a Calvert County two day kick-off event. Between April 10 and 11, volunteers repaired the porch, floors in the bathroom, washed and painted the whole house, reports the letter from the Board member Steve Sandlers. More than 100 volunteers put in 800 hours of work during the weekend. For more information, visit christmasinaprilcalvertcounty.org, call 410-5359044 or email steve.sanders@exeloncorp.com. contributing@countytimes.net
Thursday, April 23, 2015
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Rockfish Season Opens on the Chesapeake Bay April 18 The state’s spring rockfish season begins Saturday, April 18, and anglers are encouraged to set out for the Chesapeake Bay from the shores of Calvert County. Home to the bay’s largest charter boat fleet, the county’s experienced boat captains are standing by to help fishing enthusiasts reel in “the big one.” Also known as rock, striped bass and stripers, the rockfish is Maryland’s official state fish and is widely known for its size and fighting ability. The rock can grow as long as 6 feet and weigh as much as 125 pounds. The record for a striped bass holds at 67 pounds, 8 ounces for a fish caught off Bloody Point in 1995. During the 2015 trophy season that runs through May 15, anglers may catch one striped bass per day measuring between 28-36 inches or 40 inches or larger.
From June 1 through Dec. 20, the season reopens on the bay with a two fish limit and a 20-inch minimum length (with only one of the two longer than 28 inches). Are you ready to set a new record for the largest rockfish caught in the Chesapeake Bay? Then learn more about Calvert County’s charter boat opportunities, or where to launch your own boat by visiting www.choosecalvert.com/ water. For more information, contact the Calvert County, Maryland, Department of Economic Development at 410535-4583 or via email at info@ecalvert. com.
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The Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission (SMADC) is undertaking an exciting new project to address local farming and food. For many years, SMADC had held public forums and focal group discussions, and invited public input into our strategic plan. The community has consistently asked SMADC for help with food processing and distribution, and assistance for new and transitioning farmers. With our partners, we have helped individual farms and the community transition to a new economy based on food (and beverages), equine, tourism, green products, and natural resources. The Agricultural Business Park and Food Innovation Center is the next logical step. The Center is intended to benefit Southern Maryland by 1) enhancing farmers’ profitability, 2) enabling entry to bigger wholesale markets, 3) increasing the region’s capacity to meet consumer demand for locally produced foods, 4) expanding and revitalizing the farming community, and 5) creating new jobs for the region. SMADC’s vision is a centrally located site or series of sites in Southern Maryland (Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles, Prince George’s and St. Mary’s County) that can house private and/or public partnerships to provide the following (components will phase in over time): A hub to efficiently warehouse and distribute food from local farms to wholesale and retail buyers Land for new farmer incubation A food innovation center where startups can create value-added products like salsas, jams, pies, etc. from local farm foods A regional meat processing facility An aquaculture processing center If the site is suitable, a year-round indoor farmers’ market/store, café/deli and/or outdoor farmer’s market Warehouse space for local food and food products
The Center will make it more efficient to aggregate and distribute local food, and help our farmers and food businesses gain better access to the $26 billion food market in the DC-Baltimore metro region. Ideally, creating a centrally located site (or series of sites) with these multiple uses will allow businesses to share assets and personnel, training, cross marketing, and more. Where we are in the process: The Southern Maryland Delegation introduced a bill to allow SMADC, through the Tri-County Council, to use funds to purchase, lease or lease-to-buy real estate for this purpose. Once the bill is signed by the Governor, it will become law. We are awaiting one more level of approval before we issue a request for an “Expression of Interest” (EOI) to the public. Anyone with suitable property within the five-county area is welcome to apply. We hope to have the EOI on the street as soon as possible, and ideally have a site selected later this summer. The EOI will be posted in public venues such as newspapers, newsletters, the SMADC website and other venues. SMADC continues to meet with farmers, elected officials and the public. The next opportunity for individuals to learn more and provide input will be at the Southern Maryland Food Council Networking Event, on May 6, from 6-8 p.m. at the Loveville St. Mary’s Agricultural Service Center, Suite C, 26737 Radio Station, Way, Leonardtown, Md. For more iformation, visit www.somdfoodcouncil.com.
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of hidden land and woods behind Fenwick Manor. Peacocks and other fowl of antique lineage roam throughout the grounds. A newly constructed home evokes a feeling that is both rustic and spacious. MOTU, Clarks Mill Road In the fall of 2001, the existing rambler on this site was demolished and a federal style home was constructed. The core of the house was completed in 2002 . The landscape was designed to create a peaceful, private setting with a secluded pool and patio - a “motu” just two miles from a shopping center! A delicious gourmet box lunch by Quality Street Catering will be available by pre-paid reservation received by April 25. Lunch pickup is on the patio of Rosedale Manor at Greenwell State Park between the hours of 11:00 and 2:00. Make your check for $15 payable to St. Mary’s County Garden Club and mail it to Macy Hovland, 23320 Esperanza Drive, Lexington Park MD 20653. For inquiries contact hmhovland@gmail.com or 301-862-2549. Visitors may also find additional dining options in the Hollywood area. Proceeds from the tour will be used to replace and landscape the entrance to the White House, circa 1803, the former Headmaster’s House at the former Charlotte Hall Military Academy. The White House now is a museum facility used to preserve its archive collection. All aspects of the project will conform to historic specifications. Advance tickets for each tour are $30 per person ($35 if purchasing day-of). Catered lunches will be available but please purchase in advance. Purchase tickets and get more information at mhgp.org. Questions: Barbara Raley 301-904-2172 or barbara.raley@mcnelisgroup.com and usan Tyner 301-904-1449 or susantyner@ metrocast.net.
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Rosedale Manor is located within Greenwell State Park in Hollywood, and overlooks the lower Patuxent River. The interior of the manor house dates to between 1850 and 1880, as evidenced by the American Chestnut wood floors. Pleasant Hill Farm, a former tobacco farm, it’s now notable for its abundant gardens and English boxwoods that are over a century old. Sotterley Plantation is a National Historic Landmark. The Plantation House had its beginnings in 1703. Sotterley today consists of almost 100 acres of breathtaking Patuxent River waterfront, Colonial Revival Gardens, and over 20 historic buildings – including a surviving original Slave Cabin from the early 1800s. St. Andrews Church, was entered on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973. The graveyard contains remains of those who fought in the American Revolution as well as the Civil War. Sunnymeade at Pleasant Hill Farm was built in 2005 on part of the owner’s family farm. A pond, pastures, and cultivated fields surround this private property and lead to lush gardens creating a series of outdoor rooms to be enjoyed nearly year round. The Tour also includes three private homes: Red Hill Court situated on three acres along Cuckhold Creek, upper and lower perennial gardens of daylilies, peonies, iris, and jonquils grace the water view. No Fish Creek, Pinto Drive is a six year old home that sits on 27 acres
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Suspect Assaults Employee Following Alleged Robbery By Lauren Procopio Staff Writer A Prince Frederick teenager was arrested and charged with robbery, second-degree assault and theft less than $100 last Monday. According to court documents, Steven Ralph Hill Jr., assaulted a Giant employee after the employee attempted to stop the suspect from fleeing the store. Dfc. Wood, of the sheriff’s office, observed Hill punch the store employee twice and throw him to the ground right outside the exit door of the store on the sidewalk. Wood then made contact with the Giant employee, who said he had informed the suspect to return the products he had allegedly stolen from the store. Wood contacted the suspect, who said the employee “grabbed him for no reason.”; The officer subsequently detained Hill for the assault. According to court documents,
Laura Morey captured the assault on video and a copy of the video was forwarded to the officer’s email; police also identified Brian and Amie Dryer as witnesses to the assault. The stolen items, identified as a bag of Purdue Chicken Bites and a bag of M&M candy, were returned to the store and photographs of the employee’s injuries were taken on scene. Hill was transported to the detention center, where he was served with the three charges. Hill faces a maximum sentence of 15 years in prison for the robbery; 10 years and/or a $2,500 fine for seconddegree assault; and 90 days and/or a $500 fine for theft less than $100. Hill is scheduled for a preliminary hearing at District Court on May 13. lauren@somdpublishing.net
Thursday, April 23, 2015
Man Arrested at Tiki Bar for Assaulting Officer By Lauren Procopio Staff Writer A Mechanicsville man was charged and arrested with second-degree assault on a lawenforcement officer; disorderly conduct; failure to obey a reasonable and lawful order of a law enforcement officer; intoxicated endangerment and disorderly conduct; and resisting arrest, on Saturday evening during the opening weekend of the Tiki Bar. On April 18, around 7:20 p.m., Sgt. Bortchevsky of the sheriff’s office, observed two men arguing, which then escalated into a pushing match. The officer approached the two men and told them they had to exit the property due to their behavior, court documents stated. According to court documents, the two men began leaving the bar, when one of the men, identified as Michael Ryan Hunter, 26, turned around at the exit tent and began approaching Bortchevsky with his fists clinched, shouting expletive language “at the top of his lungs.” The suspect was approximately one arm length away from the officer and continued to move closer, court documents alleged, “fearing an imminent attack” the officer pushed Hunter away and when Hunter lost his balance, Bortchevsky attempted to gain control of him in order to place him under arrest. The suspect began to “flail” in an attempt to prevent apprehension, according to court documents. Hunter was subsequently taken to the ground, but continued to resist arrest. After the struggle, the suspect was handcuffed and arrested – he appeared to be intoxicated and had a strong odor of alcohol emitting from him, court documents stated. According to court documents, while awaiting transport, Hunter continued to scream profanities – including threats of additional assault on Bortchevsky if the officer “didn’t have his
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badge on.” During the incident, approximately 45 to 60 people gathered and were witnessing Hunter scream profanities, even after he was detained, court documents confirmed. Court document stated, as a result of the suspect’s actions, Bortchevsky sustained lacerations and abrasions to his knees and elbows. According to police, Hunter sustained minor abrasions to his face from the ground; he was provided with medical care on scene, but refused further treatment. Hunter was then transported to the detention center. Hunter faces a maximum sentence of 10 years and/or a $5,000 for second-degree assault on a police officer; three years and/or a $5,000 fine for resisting/interfering with arrest; 60 days and/or a $500 fine for disorderly conduct; 60 days and/or a $500 fine for failure to obey a reasonable and lawful order of a law enforcement officer; and 90 days and/or a $100 fine for intoxicated endangerment and disorderly conduct. Hunter is scheduled for a District Court hearing on June 3. lauren@somdpublishing.net
Man Charged with Six Counts of a Concealed Dangerous Weapon By Lauren Procopio Staff Writer A Prince Frederick man was charged and arrested by officers last Wednesday evening for concealment of a dangerous weapon and possession of Adderall. On April 15, around 8:30 p.m., Deputy Clark and Corporal Smith from the sheriff’s office, approached Scott Alan Cunningham, 34, for a report of disorderly conduct. According to court documents, the officers reported to the 7-11 convenience store in Prince Frederick after patrons informed the store clerk that Cunningham was allegedly flipping them off as they walked into the business. Smith approached the driver’s side of Cunningham’s vehicle, a Ford Ranger, and asked him how he was doing. According to court documents, the suspect was “startled and shocked” to see Smith. Cunningham had a small laptop computer on his lap and moved the laptop to the passenger seat of the vehicle. Court docu-
ments claimed that the suspect became “very nervous and started to look around the cab of the truck and was reaching toward the passenger seat.” Cunningham opened the driver’s door and exited the vehicle, during that time, Clark smelled raw marijuana in the suspect’s vehicle, court documents claimed. According to court documents, the suspect attempted to reach back into the truck, at which time Clark detained the suspect and placed him in handcuffs. During the arrest, Smith observed a small glass container on the front seat containing brass knuckles and 2.5 grams of raw marijuana, court documents alleged. Police searched Cunningham and found 13 orange pills, identified as Adderall; police also found a small key style pocket knife in the left front pocket of his jeans, according to court documents. The officers located another pocket knife in between the driver’s door and the driver’s seat of the Ranger, as well as a switchblade knife and a spring-loaded knife on the driver’s seat. According to court documents, the officers also found a black, metal, expandable baton
and on the passenger front seat, Clark located a second set of brass knuckles and another metal, expandable baton. Clark also found a small pipe with burnt marijuana residue and a wood container with burnt marijuana residue. According to court documents, the officer located five additional knives in the truck. Cunningham Cunningham was arrested and transported to the local detention center. Cunningham is scheduled to appear in District Court on July 15. If Cunningham is found guilty of all seven charges, he faces a maximum sentence of 22 years in prison and/or $31,000 in fines. lauren@somdpublishing.net
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Thursday, April 23, 2015
Cops & Courts
Man Faces Over a Dozen Charges
By Lauren Procopio Staff Writer
A Lusby man is facing 14 charges, stemming from an April 3 incident at his Pine Blvd. residence. Michael Daniel Sater, 40, has been charged with three counts of first-degree assault; five counts of second-degree assault; three counts of reckless endangerment; second-degree child abuse; disorderly conduct; and failing to obey a reasonable and lawful order of a law enforcement officer. According to court documents, Deputy Kelly responded to Pine Blvd. in Lusby, around 1 p.m., for a report of an assault. A neighbor told the officer he heard people arguing outside and witnessed a woman, who was identified as the suspect’s wife, “hanging on the side” of a red Lincoln Navigator. Sater was allegedly driving the SUV back and forth in his driveway and almost ran over his son multiple times, a witness told police. According to court documents, Kelly attempted to speak with the suspect’s wife regarding the incident, but she refused to make a statement and did not fill out the “domestic lethality paperwork,” according to court documents. Kelly spoke to Sater’s two children, who said their father had a verbal argument with their mother. The two stated their father attempted to leave, but their mother jumped on the side of the vehicle and stood on
the running board and held on to the mirror and windshield wiper arm. They told the officer they believed their mother suffered from a broken arm due to the incident. According to court documents, Sater allegedly accelerated forward and backward in an attempt to unhinge his wife. As Sater accelerated forward, his son was walking out of the woods and Sater accelerated toward him. According to court documents, the suspect’s son jumped over a plastic pond and a wooden walkway to avoid his father hitting him with the vehicle. According to charging documents, Sater’s son threw a loose brick at the front of the vehicle, Sater then attempted to hit his son again. Shortly after, Sater’s wife fell off the vehicle and her husband then attempted to leave the residence, which is when a neighbor confronted Sater. The neighbor told Kelly he went over to Sater’s residence after witnessing the events. He stated when he was at the end of the driveway Sater allegedly drove toward him and almost hit him with the Navigator. The neighbor started to hit the driver’s window of the vehicle with his fist and opened the driver’s door; Sater then allegedly stepped out of the SUV and allegedly punched his neighbor in the face and grabbed the back of his neck – the neighbor sustained a minor scratch to the back of his neck, but had no visible injuries to his face. According to court documents, another neighbor told the officer that after witnessing the confrontation, she
went over to the suspect’s residence and attempted to separate the two men. She claimed Sater pushed her to the ground and she fell down on the roadway, cutting her right arm. A third neighbor approached Sater, who then allegedly punched his neighbor in his jaw; the man fell to the ground and sustained minor injuries. Sater left the residence after the alleged assaults, but came back to the scene after his wife had called him, court documents stated. Kelly made contact with Sater in the driveway of his residence and told the suspect to walk down the driveway to talk about the incident; Sater refused and denied the alleged assault allegations. According to charging documents, Sater was advised he was under arrest and was told to place his hands behind his back; he refused and stated he wasn’t going to comply. The suspect then moved back and had his hands in a “semi closed fist,” charging documents stated. During his arrest, Sater flexed his arms and attempted to pull them toward the front of his body, court documents alleged. Sater also allegedly made multiple comments about his “displeasure with the police” and stated he was going to “take care of the situation and his son when he was released.” Sater was transported to the detention center and is scheduled to appear in District Court on May 6. lauren@somdpublishing.net
Woman Charged with First-Degree Assault By Lauren Procopio Staff Writer A Lusby woman was charged with first-degree assault, second-degree assault and disorderly conduct after she allegedly chased her daughter with a hammer. On April 7, Dfc. Velasquez responded to Cove Point Rd. in Lusby after the victim contacted police to report the alleged assault by her mother, Marilyn Dorisa Jones, 50. According to court documents, Velasquez contacted the victim, who stated she was “chased around by her mother with a hammer.” During Velasquez’s conversation with the victim, he could hear Jones yelling and observed neighbors attempting to see what was occurring, court documents stated. According to court documents, the victim stated her mother began drinking alcohol and started “acting crazy” after they returned home from the store. The victim said her mother accused her of stealing her cell phone, which started an argument. According to court documents, the victim then told the officer that her mother picked up her food and threw it at her, striking her on the chest and then picked up a hammer and began chasing her throughout the house, then outside to the driveway, where Jones allegedly threw the hammer at her daughter, missing the left side of her face. The victim stated her girlfriend, Brenda Sollers, witnessed the event. Sollers told the officer the three had just returned from the grocery store and the suspect became upset because she could not find her cell phone and accused the two women of stealing it. Velasquez asked both women if they felt the victim’s life was
in danger and they both said yes; the victim also stated she believed her mother was attempting to kill her with the hammer because she was intoxicated and in a “crazy state of mind.” According to court documents, Velasquez located the hammer lying by the suspect’s driveway. After confiscating the hammer for evidence, Velasquez made contact with Jones, who was “yelling and screaming” outside her residence and asked her what had occurred. Jones stated she took her daughter and Sollers to the grocery store, where they were allegedly stealing food and she stated she “didn’t want to be a part of it” and left the two at the store. The suspect also told Velasquez that when she returned home she could not locate her cell phone and believed her daughter stole it because “she does drugs and has stolen checks from her in he past.” Jones said that a few minutes later, the couple showed up at her house with the food – Jones said she became upset and admitted to throwing the food at her daughter, but said she did not chase her with a hammer. According to court documents, during the officer’s conversation with the suspect, she had slurred speech and was emotional; the officer also detected a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage emitting from her breath. Jones faces a maximum sentence of 25 years in prison for first-degree assault; 10 years and/or a $2,500 fine for seconddegree assault; and 60 days and/or a $500 fine for disorderly conduct. Jones is scheduled for a preliminary hearing in District Court on May 8. lauren@somdpublishing.net
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It’s Budget Time (Update)
The FY 2016 Budget
As previously reported, Calvert County Commissioners work to finalize the budget during the months of April and May for the upcoming fiscal year (July 2015 – June 2016). This year, the subject of increasing tax rates emerged. Not increasing county tax rates for decades offers little justification for simply raising them now. Increasing tax rates expands the size of government. There is no current compelling need to expand the size of government. Hypothetically , if some event occurred, for example our all volunteer fire-rescueEMS were no longer in service and the county needed to switch to paid services; that would yield a compelling need to expand the size of government and offer sound reasons to raise tax rates. Keeping our tax rates relatively low reserves the option of flexibility needed to raise rates should some “valid” compelling need arise. In the meantime, there are other options to consider. Just as jumping to a conclusion to raise taxes is inappropriate, so is simply identifying items to cut, or people to layoff. What should first occur is a methodical and logical process to yield recommendations, such as: Prioritize Services and Functions First step is to re-baseline the activities of the county government. Current processes can create a situation where a newly needed staff position may be unaffordable, yet a less critical existing position remains due to continuity. Restructure Government Operations Occasional re-evaluations are needed to gain further efficiencies. All bureaucracies have two things in common; they protect themselves and incrementally grow. This natural phenomenon continues until an outside force
ranks in comparison to all other counties in Maryland, our property tax rates are the 5th lowest and our income tax rates the 7th lowest out of 24 counties. These rates have been the same for the past 28 years. To raise taxes in the fiscal environment would be going against conventional wisdom and painful to county officials. But kicking the can down the road once again does little to preserve Calvert County’s services to its citizens, relieve the pressure on County staff for increasing work loads, get on with construction of needed facilities or fully funding our educational budget, among other needs. In summary, I applaud our Commissioners for being willing to include taxes as ONE of the options to close the budget shortfall. The chances are not great that this will happen this year, but if it does I commend them for touching the third rail of politics and will support them fully. Klaus Zwilsky Port Republic, Md.
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imposes the need for change; in this case that Evan K. force is the prolonged Slaughenhoupt Jr. (R) reduced revenue. Separate Wants and Needs Staff positions may grow overtime, but sufficient mechanisms do not exist to justify each staff position in context of the overall organization. Increase Flexibility Remove the stigma that government employment is a guaranteed job for life by altering positions from Merit to Contract. Address Utility of Other Concepts Downsizing, Privatizing, Temporarily Mothballing, Outsourcing, and Staffing Reductions need to be considered for appropriateness. The result of going through this exercise (which should have been done years ago) will provide the commissioners a set of options for consideration. It is long overdue for a priority listing of the various county government Services, Functions, related costs, and to explore options to change the way we have always done something. Most importantly, continuous engagement with the public about their expectations is needed, now more than in previous years. Let your voices be heard. To learn more about the county budget, please see: www.co.cal.md.us/index. aspx?nid=1737.
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I am glad that I had the opportunity to attend the BOCC meeting on April 13. One of the major agenda items was a budget work session presentation by the Finance and Budget Department. Unfortunately we find ourselves once again with a budget deficit for FY 2016 projected as $6,488,797. Recommendations for closing this gap went from taking money from the Reserves, furloughs, reductions in force, to revenue enhancements…read higher taxes. We basically find ourselves in a flat budget operating income environment, with shortfalls in previous years having been closed by reducing funds for departments, postponing capital expenditures indefinitely, severely limiting growth in salaries, and borrowing Peter to pay Paul. Thus I commend the Commissioners for being willing to consider some increase in taxes together with the other potential solutions. Let us be clear. No one including myself likes paying more taxes. However it is time to consider it along with other equally painful solutions. Looking where Calvert County
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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.
Thomas Lloyd “Tom” Hance, Jr., 67 Thomas Lloyd “Tom” Hance, Jr., 67, of Prince Frederick, Md., passed away on April 13, in the University of Maryland Medical Center, Baltimore, Md. Born Nov. 8, 1947 in Prince Frederick, Md., he was the son of the late Thomas Lloyd Hance, Sr. and Alice June (Trott) Hance. Tom graduated from Calvert High School in 1966. He married Myrtle Tettimer on Oct. 6, 1969 in LaPlata, Md. He was the President of Thomas L. Hance, Inc. for forty-nine years. Tom was an honorary member of the Prince Frederick Volunteer Rescue Squad and a member of the Calvert Elks Lodge 2620. He enjoyed field trialling all over the country with his dogs and horses. Tom is survived by his children, Thomas Hance III (Lanita) of Prince Frederick, Md. and Tracy Hance Atherton (Jason) of Prince Frederick, Md.; grandchildren, LaToya Robinson, Thomas Hance IV, Jacob Hance, Andrew Hance, Troy Hance, Samuel Atherton, and Grace Atherton; great grandchildren, Brandon Robinson, Shawn Robinson, Alannah Robinson, and Thomas Hance V; sister, Peggy Turner of St. Leonard, Md.; and special friend, Becke Blanton. In addition to his parents, Tom was preceded in death by his wife, Myrtle Hance, who passed away on July 12, 2009. Family received friends on Friday, April 17, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. in the Rausch Funeral Home, 20 American Lane, Lusby, Md. A funeral service was held on Saturday, April 18, at 11 a.m. at St. Paul United Methodist Church, Lusby, Md. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Thomas Hance IV, Jacob Hance, Andrew Hance, Jason Atherton, Bobby Dalrymple, and Samuel Atherton. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be LaToya Robinson, Troy Hance, and Grace Atherton. Condolences to the family may be made at www.rauschfuneralhomes. com.
Edward Stephen Wiszbicki, ”Eddie” 92 Edward Stephen Wiszbicki, ”Eddie” 92, of St. Leonard, Md., passed away on April 16, at the Burnett-Calvert Hospice House in Prince Frederick, Md. He was born on Nov. 8, 1922 in South Huntington, Long Island, N.Y. to the late Margaret Fish and Thomas Smith. On Nov. 22, 1943 he married his wife of 66 years, Augusta “Gussie” Wiszbicki in Northport, Long, Island, N.Y. Gussie passed away on Dec. 10, 2008. Eddie is also predeceased by his siblings, Helen Henneborn, Anna Gross, and John Smith. Eddie received an Honorable Discharge, Victory Medal and a Good Conduct Medal from the Coast Guard
where he served from April 7, 1942 to March 26, 1946. He was a 62 year member of the Masons. He retired in 1984 from his job as a tractor trailer driver. His passion “for the road” also was part of his and Gussie’s life in that they both enjoyed traveling in their RV visiting 49 states, Canada and Mexico. He moved to Calvert County in 2005 and enjoyed playing cards with his senior citizen friends, watching the Washington Nationals baseball, playing the accordion and spending time with his family and friends. Eddie is survived by his daughter, Wanda Stehle and her husband Frederick, granddaughter Lisa Kelley and her husband Mike, and great grandfather of, Nicholas, Erin, and Sara Kelley. He is also survived by his beloved friend Peggy Tate Williams, sister in law Martha Henneborn and several nieces and nephews. The family received friends on Tuesday April 21, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Rausch Funeral Home, 4405 Broomes Island Road, Port Republic, Md. Funeral services will be held on Thursday April 30, 11:30 a.m. at the Rausch Funeral Home, Port Republic, Md. Interment will follow in Maryland Veterans Cemetery; Cheltenham, Md at 1:45 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Burnett-Calvert Hospice House.
Garrett Cameron Adams, 26 Garrett Cameron Adams, 26, of Arnold, Md., passed away April 14. Garrett was born May 15, 1988 in Fairfax, Va. to Kirk Edward and Lynn Patricia (Diagostino) Adams. Garrett was known locally in the Baltimore/ Annapolis area as well as in Georgia and South Carolina as a talented home builder and customer home design specialist. Garrett enjoyed the outdoors, hunting and fishing, and spending time with his family. Although Garrett left us far too early, he profoundly touched the lives of many people and will be sorely missed. Garrett is survived by his mother Lynn P. Adams of Arnold, father Kirk E. Adams of Headwaters, Va., son Trent Aiden Adams of Arnold, a brother Kyle J. Adams of Los Angeles, Calif., a half-sister Amanda N. Adams of Chesapeake Beach, and grandparents James and Patricia Diagostino. He was preceded in death by grandparents Gene and Patricia Adams. Friends may have called on Sunday, April 19, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., 8325 Mt. Harmony Lane, Owings, where a service and celebration of Garrett’s life was held Monday at 11 a.m. Interment will be private.
Melvin D. Bladen, Sr. (Mel), 71 Melvin D. Bladen, Sr. (Mel), 71 of Conway, S.C. formally of Calvert
County, Md., passed away on April 11, in Conway S.C. Mr. Bladen was born on May 29, 1943 in Washington, D.C. Mel started his Government career July, 1961 when he joined the U.S. Navy shortly after high school graduation. During his early Navy years, he married his high school sweetheart, Darlene. During 1965 and 1966, while serving on the Navy Destroyer USS Barry DD933, he was deployed with Destroyer Squadron 24 to the Western Pacific and combat duty in Vietnamese waters, accompanying the USS Enterprise. After military separation in May, 1966, Mel entered Federal Service at the Naval Communications Station, WashDC (Cheltenham, Md.) in the Commercial Refile section. To obtain Government “status”, he tested for Security Police and was assigned to the Naval Research Laboratory’s Chesapeake Bay Division in Randle Cliffs, Md. (Chesapeake Beach) and later transferred to a Communications position there. In 1985, Mel ventured “outside” the Government to manage the first fast food restaurant (Hardees) in his home county of Calvert (Md.) later to re-enter Government service with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms or ATF. There he aided in establishing and manning their first Communications Center. In February, 1973, Mel began work at the Department of State in the Office of Communications, Telegraphic Branch and advanced to the position of Facilities Control Technician. In 1986, Mel was invited to join the nucleus of the Department of State’s new Relay Facility in Beltsville, Md. Ultimately he became the midnight shift Supervisor. In this position he became well known to the Communicators at the Department of State’s Embassies and Consulates throughout the world in guiding them in the ways of the new relay system. Mel retired in October, 1994, after 20 years at the Department of State,
with a total combined 33 years service. In retirement, Mel enjoyed the laidback life style of Southern Maryland living. He was proud to serve on the Vestry at Christ Church. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, cutting grass on his John Deere, visits with family and friends, playing with his grandkids, and reconnecting with old friends on the Internet. In 2012, he and Darlene moved to Conway, S.C. and fulfilled their lifelong dream of building their first new house where they enjoyed walks on the beach, making many new friends, and entertaining family and friends during visits. Mel is preceded in death by his father Temple Bladen and stepfather Don Harris. Mel is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Darlene, children, Melvin Jr. & Emily Bladen, Melissa Sisk & Charles “Chip” Poff and Michael Bladen and Lisa Burns; his mother, Edith Harris; sisters Connie Abner and Patricia Reynolds; nine grandchildren: Shane Bladen, Ronnie Sisk, Niki Bladen, Casey Sisk, Deanna Bladen, Shania Bladen, Robbie Sisk, Mariam Bladen and Jo-Jo Bladen; two great-grandchildren: Hailey Bean and Shawn Bladen. The family will receive friends on Friday April 17, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Rausch Funeral Home, 4405 Broomes Island Road Port Republic, Md. Funeral services will be held on Saturday April 18, 10 a.m. at Christ Church, Port Republic Md. with interment to follow in the church cemetery. Honorary pallbearers will be James Vitale, John Vitale, John Abner, Thomas Guy, and George Owings, III. Active pallbearers are Richard Lang, John Morgan, Leonard Ogden, Larry Bowen, Ronald Sisk, Tony Reynolds, Robert Abner and Charles Poff. Memorial contributions may be made to Christ Church, 3100 Broomes Island Road, Port Republic, Md. 20676.
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Thursday, April 23, 2015
Commission for Women
Honoring Women Past, Present and Future
By Sarah Miller Staff Writer
W
hat group recognizes the achievements or women of all ages and seeks to better the lives of women countywide? Does that sound like the type of organization you want to be involved in? Look no further than the Commission for Women. The commission was chartered in 1976, said Commission for Women Chairwoman Margaret Dunkle. It is currently comprised of “12 incredibly talented, brilliant, energetic commissioners,” she said. There are associate memberships for individuals who want to get involved in the commission but don’t have the time to devote to running a large-scale project, Dunkle said. Each commissioner takes the lead on one more project every year in addition to helping with others, all focusing on accomplishing the mission to support women and girls in Calvert County, Dunkle said. The Calvert County Commission for Women is appointed by the Board of County Commissioners and is charged with improving opportunities for Calvert women and girls by promoting women’s education and employment, being a voice and advocate for women and girls, identifying and studying issues, being a clearinghouse on issues, and giving recognition to outstanding women and girls, Dunkle said. The Commission for Women has taken two opportunities to recognize women who have made a difference in their communities. The first was one of the biggest annual events for the Commission for Women is the Women of the World luncheon, held this year on March 14. This event is planned with the League of Women Voters, who cosponsors the event. During the April 21 meeting of the Calvert Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), the Commission for Women honored the 2015 Outstanding Achievement Honorees - Morgan Lang, Marjorie Clagett, Jennifer Foxworthy, Nancy Highsmith and Ella Ennis. The BOCC presented each woman a proclamation detailing their achievements and service to the community. In addition to recognizing outstanding women in the community, the commission ensures the community remembers landmark events for women’s rights. One such event was “Title IX; CSM Progress, Challenges and Plans” held on April 14. According to www.justice.gov, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 “…is a comprehensive federal law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in any federally funded education program or activity. The principal objective of Title IX is to avoid the use of federal money to support sex discrimination in education programs and to provide individual citizens effective protection against those practices. Title IX applies, with a few specific exceptions, to all aspects of federally
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The Commission for Women showed appreciation for the 2015 Outstanding Achievement Honorees during the April 21 Calvert Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) Meeting. Pictured: Commissioner Evan K. Slaughenhoupt Jr. reads proclamations recognizing Morgan Lang, Marjorie Clagett, Jennifer Foxworthy, Nancy Highsmith and Ella Ennis.
funded education programs or activities. In addition to traditional educational institutions such as colleges, universities, and elementary and secondary schools, Title IX also applies to any education or training program operated by a recipient of federal financial assistance.” While Title IX was a step in the right direction, there are still inequalities and areas of study that young women don’t feel welcome in. The Commission for Women encouraged Calvert County Public Schools to do a self-assessment in STEM, bullying and sexual harassment and athletics and continue to make strides in carrying out Title IX. There are two highlights of the year so far, Dunkle said. The first is the Women’s Health Expo on April 25 and the second is the formation of the Harriet Elizabeth Brown Commemoration taskforce during the 2015 legislative session.
Harriet Elizabeth Brown Memorial
Harriet Elizabeth Brown was an African-American teacher in Calvert County who, in 1937, successfully sued the county for pay equal to white teachers in the county with equivalent credentials. The legislation was designed to create a taskforce to commemorate Brown and her achievement, Dunkle said. The taskforce will include representatives from the Commission for Women, the BOCC, local senators and delegates, the NAACP, the Calvert Historical Soci-
ety and more. “It’s a high powered task force to look at the legacy of Harriet Elizabeth Brown and commemorate her for future generations,” Dunkle said, adding that it’s important to memorialize pioneers who fought to ensure the next generation is treated fairly
Second Annual Women’s Health Expo The second Women’s Health Expo will be held on April 25 at the College of Southern Maryland in Prince Frederick, located at 115 J.W. Williams Road. The expo was “the dream project” of Commission for Women member and women’s health expert Suzanne Haynes, Dunkle said. This year’s expo will be held at the College of Southern Maryland from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Everything during the expo will be free, including the screenings, speakers and activities. The expo is done in partnership with Calvert Memorial Hospital and the Calvert County Health Department. This event will include education displays, healthy eating demonstrations, exercise demonstrations, free screenings, postural exams, breast exams, skin exams, hearing screenings, cholesterol, HIV testing, body fat and vein screening. The speakers will include experts on Lyme Disease and nutrition, which were popular areas of interest indicated during the 2014 expo, Haynes said.
New to the expo will be the Red Cross, who will be on site doing CPR training and demonstrations, and three 30-minute interactive low-impact exercise demonstrations. Heynes was inspired by similar events in other locations throughout the state and the country. There was a need for a forum for women to find out how to live and be well. “It’s just a remarkable thing that we’ve been able to do it,” she said. The expo is designed for women of all ages. Haynes encourages grandmothers, mother and daughters to all attend together. For more information, including projects the Commission for Women is involved in and how to become a member, contact Dunkle at margaretDunkle@ aol.com. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
Women’s Health Expo Presentations Speakers: Janet McDonald, Registered Dietitian How Food Can Change Your Life 9:30 –10:10 a.m. Dr. Kalvin J. Wiley, MD Everything you need to know about Lyme Disease 10:15 – 10:55 a.m.
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Fandom Night at the Library
Where can you see Hannibal doing a tango with Harry Potter? You could find such a sight at the Fandom Night, held on April 16 at Calvert Library Prince Frederick. Teens who came out in costume were eligible for a number of prizes and had an opportunity to show off their fandom knowledge during a trivia challenge. For more information about upcoming library events, visit calvert.lib.md.us.
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Four Democratic Scholarships Awarded
At its April meeting, the Calvert County Women’s Democratic Club awarded a $1,000 scholarship to a graduating senior from each of the four high schools. All parts of the county’s Democratic Party contributed to these scholarships. From left, Erica Sandidge, Calvert H. S., going to U. of MD, College Park; Katie Stephens, Huntingtown H. S., going to U. of MD, College Park; MaoQi Yam, Northern H. S., going to St. Mary’s College; Sydney Bailey, Patuxent H. S., going to La Salle U. (Philadelphia). Photo Courtesy of Calvert County Democratic Women’s Club
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Colors and Fundraisers
Beach Elementary to Hold Color Run
By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Are you looking for a way to get out, be active, and add a little color to your life while you’re at it? Try coming out for the Color Run at Beach Elementary School. The course is 1.5 miles, circling the Beach Elementary campus twice. The Color Run was kept short “so even the littlest guys can do it,” said Parent Teacher Association (PTA) President Sandy Hunting. Participants in the Color Run are asked to wear a white tee-shirt. During the run, there will be three paint stations where runners can pick up their color. This is the first year for the Color Run, which is being used as a fundraiser by the PTA. Students were asked to get a pledge of at least $5 to participate, and students who reach different levels of pledges will receive a tee-shirt and individual color packages.
The Color Run came about when the PTA was looking for a new fundraiser, Hunting said, and they wanted something that was healthy and family friendly. One of the PTA members had participated in a larger Color Run in Washington, D.C., and the organization took the idea and adapted it. In addition to the run itself, there will be concession stands, including a Kona Ice vendor who has pledged a percentage of profit for the day to the fundraiser. The color run is open to the community as a whole. Pre-registration is $20 for nonstudents. Individuals pre-register to receive a tee-shirt and an individual paint packet. The Color Run is scheduled for May 9 at 10 a.m., with a rain date of May 10 at noon. For more information, or to print off a registration form, visit besweb.calvertnet.k12. md.us/.
Education
4-H Gets Hands On Experience
Calvert, Charles and St. Mary’s counties sent 21 4-H members to a Sheep and Goat Workshop held on April 4. The workshop was sponsored by the Calvert County Livestock Auction Committee and the Giddy-Up 4-H Club. The workshop provided the 4-H members with knowledge and hands-on learning about sheep and goat heath, nutrition, and grooming. Members participating were Haley Spicknall, Gabby Wise, Lexy Ston-
estreet, Kaylah Shwallenberg, Becky Jones, Carrie Jones, Sydney Wise, Lesley Porterfeld, Wyatt Holtry, Jordan Mister, Anthony Eyer, Kaitlyn Cosgrove, Madison Montgomery, Ella Morrisey, Riley Edgar, Luke Moir, Jackson Morrisey, Wesley Cosgove, Olivia Eyler, Jillian Martin, Cody Mister. Submitted by Cynthia Wise
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SMECO Honors Outstanding Teachers
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) worked with the school systems of Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s counties to select and honor 17 local educators with Outstanding Teacher awards for their leadership in the fields of mathematics and science. This year, 10 math teachers and seven science teachers from schools in the three counties received awards. The teachers were chosen for their outstanding performance in the areas of creativity, rapport with students, enthusiasm for teaching, professionalism, and innovative teaching methods. Each teacher received a plaque and a cash award at a dinner held in their honor. Over the past 24 years, SMECO has recognized almost 340 local math and science teachers. Austin J. Slater, Jr., SMECO president and CEO, welcomed the award winners. He said, “Our gifted honorees display a commitment to classroom excellence and are helping to ensure that Southern Maryland schools prepare world-class students. These teachers are ambassadors in their field, and they deserve all the appreciation we can give them for the work they do every day for our children and our communities.” He added, “Good teachers do more than teach. They inspire, motivate, and challenge their students. They teach skills that are important not only to employers and the economy, but also important to our future. They model behavior. They offer guidance. Good teachers make outstanding contributions to our community.” Presenting the keynote address was Dr. Bradley Gottfried, president of the College of Southern Maryland since 2006. Gottfried said the United States needs more graduates from science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) in order to maintain the strength of its economy. “In the US we teach our STEM graduates creativity. We don’t just teach them to mechanically solve a problem, but rather, to pull it apart and look at it from different angles. That is what you do every day,” Gottfried told the teachers. “You help students to think critically. Whether a student is going into science or math as a career, you are the
ones who are promoting this creative type of thinking in our classrooms.” SMECO’s Outstanding Teachers of the Year
Mathematics
Calvert County Justin Debbis, Mill Creek Middle School James Rodenhaver, Huntingtown High School Melissa Sydnor, Sunderland Elementary School Charles County Jason Miller, St. Charles High School Jeana Stanley, Theodore G. Davis Middle School Corrie Wutka, William A. Diggs Elementary School St. Mary’s County Colby Gehrig, Chesapeake Public Charter School Dawn Millerick, Leonardtown Middle School Christine Stachelczyk, Lettie Marshall Dent Elementary School Mary Von Fricken, Esperanza Middle School SMECO’s Outstanding Science Teachers of the Year Calvert County Doris O’Donnell, Dowell Elementary School Sara Wiles, Huntingtown High School Charles County Jennifer Elder, Arthur Middleton Elementary School Holly Fallica, General Smallwood Middle School Matthew Watkoski, Maurice J. McDonough High School St. Mary’s County Guy Barbato, Leonardtown High School Michael Gallo, Margaret Brent Middle School
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What is Occupational Therapy? By Frank Digiovannantonio CEO, Occupational Therapist April is Occupational Therapy Month. As an Occupational Therapist (OT) for the past 24 years I am often asked, “what is an OT”. The name can be confusing. Occupational Therapy. And no, we don’t find jobs for people. The word, Occupation, is referring to one’s purposeful activities. The profession began in 1917 when a group of people dedicated to the curative properties of human occupation or activity began to use purposeful activities as a means to treat patients with a number of physical and emotional aliments. The profession really took off in 1975 when the Education for all Handicapped Children Act was introduced. Thousands of OT’s where employed by school systems across the country. Today, OT’s work to provide care to patients suffering from physical, emotional, and neurological disorders. They help patients recovering from stroke and head injuries as well as those trying to regain independence as they live with the effects of Cerebral palsy, Multiple sclerosis, and Muscular dystrophy. OTs use a multitude of modalities to assist patients with the common goal of returning those
patients back to their normal daily routines. OTs treat patients of all ages ranging from infants to octogenarians. The goal is to assist patients in regaining or achieving independence. At RCSM, we have 4 OT’s who work primarily with patients suffering from hand and upper extremity injuries. Of those 4therapists, 3 have earned their Certification as specialists in the treatment of hand and upper extremity injuries. They are known as certified hand therapists (CHTs). In order to become a CHT you must successfully complete 5 years of practice as an OT or a PT, have 4,000 hours or more in the care of patients with hand and upper quadrant injuries, and pass a national board examination. Currently, there are approximately 5,900 CHTs worldwide. The role of the occupational therapist has been key to the return of a more meaningful and productive life for many suffering from injury, illness, or disability. I am proud to work with these wonderful men and women who work to help our patients achieve their goals of returning those members of our community back to life following injury or illness. Brought to you by the Rehabilitation Center of Southern Maryland
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Governor Hogan Launches New Initiatives To Maximize Resources And Results For Maryland’s Children, Youth, And Families Today Governor Larry Hogan charged the Children’s Cabinet with the responsibility of contributing to his goal of an economically secure Maryland by focusing on two new initiatives: 1) Reducing the impact of incarceration on children, families, and communities; and 2) Increasing the number of youth and young adults who are either advancing their educations or engaged in the workforce. “In order to provide economic stability and opportunity for all of Maryland’s children, youth, and families, I need you to work together to help build a stronger economy in our state,” said Governor Hogan. “I am tasking you with developing, implementing, monitoring, and being successful in a Maryland strategy that will provide critical services to vulnerable families and children. Be results-driven in your thinking. Provide the best return on Maryland’s investment.” “The Children’s Cabinet will move aggressively to break down the ‘silos of government,’” said executive director of the Governor’s Office for Children, Arlene F. Lee. “We will work across agencies and with other partners to ensure a more efficient and coordinated use of resources toward the common goals set for us by Governor Hogan.” It is estimated that on any given day, approximately 90,000 children in Maryland have a parent under some form of correctional supervision -- parole, probation, jail or prison -- and most reside in Baltimore City. One in 10 teenagers and young adults between the ages of 16 and 24 is either not working or not in school, with the highest percentages located in Worcester County, Caroline County, Baltimore City, Washington County, and Dorchester County. The Children’s Cabinet, established inOur 1988, is chaired by the executive director of the Governor’s Office for ChilNewspapers dren, and made up of the superintendent of the DepartAre Also Online ment of Education and the secretaries of the Departments of Budget and Management, Disabilities, Health and MenFor Everyone tal Hygiene, Human Resources, and Juvenile Services. See! The purpose of the Children’s CabinetTo is to ensure the effective, efficient, coordinated, and comprehensive delivery of services. Governor Hogan also reaffirmed two other Children’s Cabinet initiatives – reducing the incidence of childhood hunger and youth homelessness, ongoing statewide activities established in the two previous administrations.
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Breaking News: Southern Maryland 4th Annual Hiring Event
Southern Maryland job-seekers and hiring managers - mark your calendar for June 1! The 4th annual Nine Innings of Networking Hiring Event is back and it will be better than ever! This is the premier campaign for area organizations to meet and hire their new talent bench - make sure you are a part of the excitement! The Southern Maryland Tri-County Council Workforce Investment Board, the Southern Maryland Job Source, and the Job Match Re-Employment Project are hosting the Nine Innings of Networking hiring event to unite organizations and job seekers to shape Southern Maryland’s future. Organizations can meet and hire from a large bullpen of our local talent who can make the organizations successful. If you are unemployed, or looking for new opportunities, you need to attend and find your next “best fit!” Congressman Steny Hoyer will again host the Nine Innings of Networking Business-to-Business lunch and introduce distinguished guest speakers who will bring their insight on the workforce climate in our
area. Sponsors and hiring event employers are invited to the Business-to-Business lunch to network and enjoy informative and lively discussions on the workforce trends and issues facing Southern Maryland organizations today and in the future. Afterwards, job seekers and talent-seekers will come together to connect and hit those home runs! If your organization is actively looking to fill positions within the Southern Maryland corridor you want to be part of this hiring event. For special promotions, there are a limited number of sponsorships available. Catch the benefits of being well-known players on the Southern Maryland workforce team! The Nine Innings of Networking hiring event will be Monday, June 1 at the Regency Furniture Stadium, 11765 St. Linus Drive, Waldorf, Md. Businessto-Business activities start at 11:30 a.m. Job seeker connections begin at 2:00 pm and run through 5 pm. For further information contact the Job Match ReEmployment Project at info@JobMatchProject.com, or call 240-419-3367.
State Fire Marshal Recommends Marylanders “Spring” Into Fire Safety
Spring-cleaning is an annual ritual for many people. Just as the first Robins of spring usher in a new beginning for nature, our spring-cleaning habits signify a fresh start for us after the long winter months. State Fire Marshal Brian S. Geraci suggests that Spring-cleaning can take on another meaning. “It’s the ideal time to check our homes, porches, garages, sheds and yards for dangerous materials and unsafe conditions and to spend some quality time to protect our families and properties.” Start by taking a few minutes to plan your safety clean up day. You will want to check each room in your home, including the attic and basement. Also, don’t forget the garage, yard and storage shed. Plan to do several different things: 1. Remove All Hazards. Check and correct things such as: Frayed or damaged appliance cords, wiring, fuses or breakers. Piles of rubbish, trash and yard debris. Remove stacks of paper and magazines and place them in recycling containers. Check for water leaks, especially near electrical appliances. Check for adequate clearance between heating appliances and combustibles. 2. Properly Store Flammable Liquids and Home Chemicals: Make sure that gasoline and cleaning fluids are well marked and are out of the reach of children and pets. Store in a cool, dry place outside the house.
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Clean up work areas. Put dangerous tools, adhesives, matches or other work items away and out of any child’s reach. Make sure that all chemicals are kept under lock and key and out of reach of children and pets. 3. Check Fire Protection and Safety Equipment: Test your smoke alarms and CO detectors. Do it now while you’re thinking about it Make sure all doors and windows open easily and are accessible for fast escapes. Make sure your street numbers are posted properly and are clearly visible. Check and make sure you have a working flashlight and battery-powered radio for the approaching storm season. 4. Plan Your Escape: Sit down with your family and make sure that everyone knows what to do in the event of a fire by designing a home escape plan. Make sure you have two ways out of every room and that you have a meeting place outside the home for the whole family. Practice the plan at least twice a year. Even the best plan is no good if you don’t practice it! 5. Remove Outdoor Debris: Clear away dead leaves and brush from the outside of walls of your home and other structures. Eliminate clutter under decks, porches and stairs. You can do a lot to protect yourself, your family and your property. In fact, you are the key to your safety. A little time spent on simple common sense prevention will do a lot to make your home a safer place to live!
Senior Citizen News Law Day 2015
On May 1, the Elder Law Section of the Maryland State Bar Association commemorates Law Day 2015, a state-wide effort where volunteer attorneys assist seniors with free preparation of Advance Medical Directives. Local attorneys will be available at: North Beach Senior Center, 9 – 10:30 a.m.; Calvert Pines Senior Center, 11:15 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.; Southern Pines Senior Center, 2 – 3:30 p.m. Call your local senior center for a 15 minute appointment.
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, 410-535-4606 or 301-855-1170.
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Join in the fun and name tunes from the 50’s & 60’s Hit Songs Game, Wednesday, April 29, 11 a.m. The winner will receive a prize! Meet the nominees and current members of the council at the Senior Council Meet and Greet, Friday, May 1, 12:30 p.m.
North Beach Senior Center (NBSC)
Make a fresh spring flower arrangement at the Chesapeake Garden Club Spring Arrangement class, Thursday, May 7, 10:30 a.m. Pre-registration required. Free. Come to the Mother’s Day Event, Purse-a-nali-tee, Friday, May 8, 11 a.m. and win a purse for Mother’s Day! Bingo and lunch will follow. Pre-registration required.
Southern Pines Senior Center (SPSC)
Learn about the genocide in which millions of Jews were killed by the Nazi regime during (H)Our History – The Holocaust, Tuesday, April 28, 1 p.m. Come to the Nutrition Education, Curtailing Sugar in Our Diets, Friday, May 1, 11 a.m.
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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 27
Hot Dog, Fresh Tomato Soup, Coleslaw, Baked Beans, Applesauce
Tuesday, April 28
Roast Beef with Gravy, Pickled Beets, Mashed Potatoes, Kale, Whole Wheat Bread, Pineapple Chunks
Wednesday, April 29
Turkey a la King, Broccoli Salad, Noodles, Peas, Whole Wheat Bread, Diced Peaches
Thursday, April 30
Rotisserie Chicken, Split Pea Soup, O’Brien Potatoes, Coleslaw, Dinner Roll, Apple
Friday, May 1
Pork Chop with Gravy, Mashed Sweet Potatoes, Spinach, Whole Wheat Bread, Tropical Fruit, Orange Juice
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“Takes Round International Drag Bike One of the MD/VA Title Chase” League Heads to MDIR Sports
By Doug Watson Contributing Writer
Press Release from MDIR
Late Model feature finish 1. Jason Covert 2. Stevie Long 3. JT Spence 4. Dan Stone 5. Ross Robinson 6. Dale Hollidge 7. Jamie Lathroum 8. Glenn Elliott 9. Deane Guy 10. Walter Crouch 11. Nick Davis 12. Amanda Whaley 13. Larry Ramsey 14. Kenny Moreland 15. Jacob Burdette 16. Kyle Lear 17. James Carte
5.60 Index will start qualifying at 9am. 4.60 Index, Pro Street, Real Street, and Grudge will run at 1pm, 4pm, and 7pm. Pro E.T. and Street E.T. eliminations will start on Saturday at 2pm. After Saturday’s E.T. eliminations the After Dark Underground will begin with 2 hours of grudge racing! On Sunday the gates will open at 8am, and the church service will start at 8:30am. Top Sportsman, Pro E.T., Street E.T., Crazy 8’s, and 5.60 Index will get one time run at 9am so be sure to arrive early. Eliminations for pro classes will start at 11:30am, and 12noon for sportsman classes. Pro Street entry fee is $200, Real Street entry fee is $150, 4.60 Index entry fee is $150, 5.60 Index entry fee is $75, Crazy 8’s racer entry fee is $50, Pro E.T. racer entry fee is 1-day $70 or 2-day $120, Street E.T. entry fee is 1-day $50 or 2-day $80, Grudge entry fee is $50 per day. A weekend pass for spectators and crew is $40 or a 1-day pass is $20. All kids 6-11 are only $5 per day. For full details on the IDBL visit RaceIDBL. com
The Mickey Thompson Tires IDBL Series kicks-off the season at Maryland International Raceway with the 18th annual Pingel Spring Nationals on April 24-26, 2015. The event will feature Orient Express Pro Street, DME Racing Real Street, Vance & Hines 4.60 index, FBR Shop 5.60 Index, Carpenter Racing Crazy 8’s, Trac King Clutches Top Sportsman, Shinko Tires Pro E.T., Brock’s Performance Street E.T., and Eastside Performance Grudge. This event will also feature a 2-Hour Afterdark Underground grudge program on Saturday night! The event will also host a huge vendor midway full of motorcycle parts, apparel, and accessories! So head to Maryland International Raceway for an exciting weekend of motorcycle action! On Friday the gates will open at 9am, and there will be an Early Bird Test Session from 10am-5pm for $100 per bike. Friday evening there will be Test & Tune from 6:30pm - 11pm for $25 per bike. On Saturday the gates will open at 8am. Top Sportsman, Pro ET, Street ET, Crazy 8’s, and
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York Haven Pa.’s Jason Covert, the defending Potomac Speedway Late Model champion, drove to victory in last Friday nights 35-lap main event. The win for Covert, worth $3,000, came in round one of the highly touted MD/VA chase for the championship in the first appearance for the class at Potomac this season. Ross Robinson and Stevie Long brought the field to the initial green flag of the event with Long gaining control as the mob raced off turntwo. Fourth-starting Jason Covert settled into second and set his sights on Long. Covert, wheeling his Cameron/Mann owned Rocket no.72, would then snare the race lead from Long on lap-six and would lead the distance to score the popular win. As Covert and Long battled for the lead 14thstarting JT Spence was coming in a hurry and he would get to third and would eventually finish in that spot. “Four years ago you would never have heard me say this, but I love this place.” Covert jokingly stated during his post-race interview. “I’m going to be politically correct, but Potomac has the best surface in the region and as hard as we were able to race here tonight proves that.” A well prepared race car was propelled Covert to the checkered flag. “This is a brand new race car.” said Covert. “All the guys on this team have been working hard on this car and we’re starting to get it figured out, but I think we can make it better and it sure is nice to get a win for the team this early in the season.” Eighth-starting Dan Stone would take fourth with Ross Robinson posting a solid finish in fifth. Heats for the 17-cars entered went to Covert and Jamie Lathroum. Mike Latham took the win in the 16-lap Street Stock feature. Latham,who started on the pole, took the lead at the drop of the green and despite a smoking race car, would lead every lap to post his 38th career Potomac feature win. Chuck Bowie, Mike Franklin, Scotty Nelson and Dale Reamy rounded out the top-five. Billy Crouse came out on top in another wild finish in the 15-lap Hobby Stock main. Crouse grabbed the race lead from Buddy Dunagan on lapeight and would then have to fend-off a furious late race challenge from Jerry Deason to score the win. Twelfth-starting Ed Pope came home third with Ryan Clement and Dunagan completing the top-five. Second year driver Jeremy Pilkerton scored his first-career feature win in the 15-lap U-Car event. Pilkerton,who lined-up second for the start, blasted into the race lead on lap-one and would repel the repeated advances from eventual runner-up Mikey Latham to score the break-through win. Corey Swaim, David Rhodes and Erica Bailey would round out the top-five. Ed Pope Sr. took the win in the nightcap 15-lap Strictly Stock feature. Pope came from his second starting spot to eventually lead every lap of the main to collect his division-leading 14th career Potomac feature win. John Hardesty, Johnny Hardesty, Drew Payne and JJ Silvious would fillthe front-five.
U-Car feature finish 1. Jeremy Pilkerton 2. Mikey Latham 3. Corey Swaim 4. David Rhodes 5. Erica Bailey 6. Sam Raley 7. DJ Powell 8. Jamie Marks 9. DJ Stotler 10. John Molesberry 11. Savannah Windsor 12. Kasey Campbell 13. Cody Wathen 14. Greg Carrico
Strictly Stock feature finish 1. Ed Pope Sr. 2. John Hardesty 3.Johnny Hardesty 4. Drew Payne 5. JJ Silvious 6. Nabil Guffey 7. Greg Mattingly 8. Jimmy Suite 9. Ray Bucci
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Hobby Stock feature finish 1. Billy Crouse 2. Jerry Deason 3. Ed Pope 4. Ryan Clement 5. Buddy Dunagan 6. Greg Morgan 7. Korey Downs 8. John Burch 9. Dave Adams 10. Matt Stewart 11. Robbie Kramer Jr. 12. Ray Reed 13. Jordan Pilkerton 14. Yogi Pope 15.Gage Perkins 16. Tommy Wagner Jr. 17. Jonathon Raley
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Entertainment
Lighthouse Lovers Welcome For Adventure Cruises
Lighthouse lovers are invited to the popular Lighthouse Adventure Cruises on Saturdays, June 20, July 11, July 25, and Aug. 8 aboard a private charter vessel. The cost is $130 for the daylong trip; museum members pay $120. Lunch is on your own. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Call 410-326-2042 ext. 41 to reserve your spot. On Saturdays, June 20 and July 25, lighthouse cruisers enjoy the Northern route. Departing from the Drum Point Lighthouse, the cruise includes Cove Point, Thomas Point, Sandy Point, Bloody Point, and Sharps Island lighthouses. Lunch is at Kentmoor Restaurant on Kent Island. On July 11 and Aug. 8, participants enjoy the Southern route - visit Point No Point, Point Lookout, and Smith Point Lighthouses - before stopping for lunch on Smith Island. After taking in the local sites, the cruise will continue on to circle Solomons Lump and Hooper Island Lighthouses. On the journey, cruisers will learn the history of the lighthouses they visit from the museum’s lighthouse expert, along with fascinating stories that make
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Thursday, April 23 Trivia and Karaoke Anthony’s Bar and Grill (10371 Southern Maryland Blvd, Dunkirk) – 7 p.m.
Friday, April 24
Ladies Night and Karaoke
Father Andrew White School (22850 Washington Street, Leonardtown) – 7 p.m.
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Anthony’s Bar and Grill (10371 Southern Maryland Blvd, Dunkirk) – 8:30 p.m.
The Woven Lullabies Westlawn Inn (9200 Chesapeake Ave, North Beach) – 7:30 p.m.
Karaoke Applebee’s (45480 Miramar Way, California) – 9 p.m.
Higher Standards Ruddy Duck (16810 Piney Point Road, Piney Point) – 11 a.m.
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St. Leonard’s Tavern (4975 St. Leonard Road, St. Leonard) – 9 p.m.
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Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 7:30 p.m.
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Saturday, April 25 each light unique, from fires to ice floes to ravaging storms. Bring your sunscreen, camera, hat, and rain jacket, and prepare yourself for a day of fun! Participants will meet at the Calvert Marine Museum under the Drum Point Lighthouse at 7:45 a.m.; expected return time to the museum is 4:30 p.m. For information or to register, call 410-3262042 ext. 41. Register by June 15 for the June 20 cruise, July 6 for the July 11 cruise, July 20 for July 25 cruise, and Aug. 3 for the Aug. 8 cruise. Space is limited and sold on a first come, first served basis.
Open Mic Night
Team Trivia
Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 7 p.m.
Tuesday, April 28 DJ Spitfire Memories Bar (2360 Old Washington Road, Waldorf) – 9 p.m.
Friday, May 1 Band Forte Anthony’s Bar and Grill (10371 Southern Maryland Blvd, Dunkirk) – 9 p.m.
Saturday, May 2 Redwine Jazz Trio Westlawn Inn (9200 Chesapeake Ave, North Beach) – 7:30 p.m.
DJ and Karaoke Anthony’s Bar and Grill (10371 Southern Maryland Blvd, Dunkirk) – 8:30 p.m.
Karaoke Applebee’s (45480 Miramar Way, California) – 9 p.m.
Sunday, May 3 John Shaw Ruddy Duck (16810 Piney Point Road, Piney Point) – 11 a.m.
Drinkable Arts Anthony’s Bar and Grill (10371 Southern Maryland Blvd, Dunkirk) – 6 p.m.
Monday, May 4 Team Trivia
Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 7 p.m.
Wednesday, April 29 Dylan Galvin Port Tobacco Marina (7610 Shirley Blvd, Port Tobacco) – 6:30 p.m.
The Calvert County Times is always looking for more local talent to feature! To submit art or band information for our entertainment section, e-mail info@somdpublishing.net. Please submit calendar listings by 12 p.m. on the Tuesday prior to our Thursday publication.
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April Month Long Meditation Classes Pilates Plus Wellness Center, 14400 Old Mill Rd., Upper Marlboro - April 13, 20, 27 Three Week Meditation Classes will be held on Monday, April 13, 20 and 27 from 7:30 to 8:15 p.m. Curious about mediation? This session offers an invitation to explore stillness with breath, mind and body awareness. Enjoy the beauty of meditation with a mindful approach. Guided sessions will include techniques to explore your thinking mind as a tool to deepen or build your awareness. All levels are welcome and encouraged to attend and begin. Three week class costs $45. To register contact the studio at 301-9521111. Sherlock Holmes Teen Production Audtions North Beach Boys and Girls Club, 11570 Hg Trueman Rd., Lusby - 7 to 9 p.m.; April 26 to 27 Our Teen Production is our next adventure. We have teen show auditions coming up on April 26 and 27 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. both nights. The play is Sherlock Holmes And The Most Amazing Case. It is written by Matthew Konerth and auditions are open to ages 13 to 18 (19) years old. We are super excited about this next production. The auditions will be held at the North Beach Boys and Girls Club. Please visit our website for more information at twinbeachplayers.com/currentauditions. 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 roundrobin 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 23 Little Minnows Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Rd. S, Solomons - 10 to 11 a.m. Can you walk sideways like a crab or hop like a frog? Explore animal movements while watching the river otter swim. For children ages 3 to 5. Members are free; $5 for non-members.
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“God Save King George” Jefferson Patterson Park Museum, 10515 Mackall Rd., St Leonard Recent Archaeological Finds at Jefferson Patterson Park Museum Ed Chaney, Archaeologist In 2011, JPPM archaeologists used 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.” Join archaeologist Ed Chaney as he reveals the numerous building remains and interesting artifacts discovered at the Smith’s St. Leonard site. Maryland Cash Campaign Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 7 p.m. Ah, that magical number, the credit score! Do you wish you knew all the secrets to having a good one? As part of Money Smart Week, Calvert Library Prince Frederick is hosting Maryland Cash Campaign on Thursday, April 23 at 7 p.m. to present a workshop, Maximizing Your Credit Score, Minimizing Your Debt. Credit reporting and credit scores will be unmasked. Attendees will learn how to build credit and how to choose the best credit cards, car loans, student loans and mortgages. This session will be perfect for teens heading off to college, those looking to enter the housing market and anyone looking to increase their “money smarts!” Registration requested at calvertlibrary.info or call Robyn Truslow at 410-535-091 or 301-855-1862. Friday, April 24 Poetry Night at CalvART Gallery CalvART Gallery, 110 Solomon’s Island Rd., Prince Frederick – 5:30 p.m. 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 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! Chef’s Choice: Shrimp Fettucine American Legion Stallings Williams Post 206, 3330 Chesapeake Beach Rd., Chesapeake Beach – 5:30 to 7 p.m. Served with salad, beverage, and bread for $10, this can’t be beat. Hosted by
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Community Events the Auxiliary of the American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206 to benefit the Auxiliary Emergency Fund, dinner will be served from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the lower Level Dining Room of the Post on Rt. 260 in Chesapeake Beach. Questions may be referred to 301-855-6644. Public welcome. Open Mic Christ Church Parish Hall, 37497 Zach Fowler Rd., Chaptico – 7 p.m. The Southern Maryland Traditional Music and Dance HomeSpun CoffeeHouse will sponsor an Open Mic at the Christ Church Parish Hall on Friday, April 24. This is a great event with many varieties of music and lots of friendship, so if you haven’t been to an SMTMD event before, this is a great time to start! The doors open at 7 p.m., and the music starts at 7:30. The admission fee for this event is only $7, and performers are admitted free. Light refreshments will be provided (donations are suggested). For additional information, or to sign up to perform, please contact John Garner at garner@ wildblue.net or call John at 301-9044987. Visit smtmd.org for directions and more information.
Saturday, April 25 Teen and Tween Peeps–O–Rama Night Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 Hg Trueman Rd., Solomons – 2 to 3:30 p.m. Express your “Peepsonality” and get creative with our supply of iconic marshmallow treats. The goal is to create scenes from your favorite books with marshmallow chicks playing the starring roles. Team up with someone at the event, design independently or bring some friends with you. Can you imagine a scene from The Hunger Games–starring these popular marshmallows? Or candy figures trying to exit the maze in The Maze Runner? We provide the supplies – you supply the imagination! Join us Saturday from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at Calvert Library Southern Branch. Registration is required for this Teen and Tween event, ages 10-17. Visit us for more information at calvert.lib. md.us or call 410-326-5289 to register. Calvert Garden Club Plant Sale Historical Linden, 70 Church St., Prince Frederick - 9 a.m. to noon The Calvert Garden Club will hold it’s annual Plant Sale on Saturday April 25, from 9 a.m. until noon at Historic Linden , home of the Calvert Historical Society. Sale items will include many native trees, shrubs and perennials as well as bulbs, herbs, bedding plants, ground covers, hanging baskets, fresh flowers, locally made pottery and “white elephants.” Home-made baked goods, hot dogs and sodas will also be for sale. No credit cards please. Only cash or check will be accepted. For additional information, go to Calvert Garden Club’s web site at calvertgardenclub. com or 301-233-2554. The Calvert Garden Club is a non-profit organization
and the proceeds from this event will go to community projects. Christmas in April On Sat. April 25, Friendship United Methodist Church will field teams of workers to perform repairs on 3 houses in the Chesapeake Beach area. Volunteers age 14 and up are invited to sign up by calling the church at 410-257-7133. Sunday, April 26 Eagles, Earth Day and Sotterley Sotterly Plantation, 44300 Sotterley Ln., Hollywood – 8 to 11 a.m. In conjunction with the Southern Maryland Audubon Society, Sotterley Plantation invites you to attend a bird-filled exploration of this scenic National Historic Landmark on the Patuxent River. Beginners are welcome! Top off your Earth Day week with a day of discovery on this scenic and historic property. Nesting Bald Eagles, meadowlarks, woodpeckers and waterfowl can be found on Sotterley’s extensive trail system and habitats. There is no charge for this event, although donations are always appreciated! Please RSVP to David Moulton at moulton.davidh@gmail.com or at 240-278-4473. Monday, April 27 Support Groups and Counseling Crisis Intervention Center, 975 Solomons Island Rd. N, Prince Frederick- 9 a.m. Crisis Intervention Center is pleased to announce the formation of support groups for survivors of intimate partner violence and abuse. Groups are free of charge. The Crisis Intervention Center services women, men and children who have been affected by intimate partner violence and abuse. Crisis Counselors and therapists are on site to help those who struggle with domestic abuse as well as sexual abuse and assault. Please call today; we are here to help. 410-535-1121. Tuesday, April 28 Casual Tuesday Fried Shrimp Dinner American Legion Stallings Williams Post 206, 3330 Chesapeake Beach Rd., Chesapeake Beach – 5:30 to 7 p.m. Join us for an informal dinner from 5:30 to 7 p.m. hosted by the American Legion Stallings Williams Auxiliary Post 206, on Route 260 in Chesapeake Beach, in the lower-level dining room. The menu will be shrimp. The cost is $10, including beverage. Call for more information 301-8556466. Public warmly invited.
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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 Alice-inspired art and memorabilia. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862
Friday, April 24 • 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 • Southern Matinee Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 1 to 4 p.m. Featuring a film adaptation of the 1853 slave narrative memoir Twelve Years a Slave by Solomon Northup. 410-3265289
Saturday, April 25 • Everything But the Kitchen Sink Swap Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way - 10 -2:00 p.m. Too much stuff in your kitchen, garage or shed? Wishing for something different? Bring your clean, unbroken tools, gadgets, etc...to trade! Please register., 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. http:// calvertlibrary.info. • 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 nonbattery operated toy to share. No registration. For ages birth through 5 years old. 410-257-2411 • Playtime Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 11 to 11:30 a.m. Playtime is learning and discovery time for you and your child. Engage in interactive play, connect with other caregivers, and have fun! Bring a non-battery operated toy to share. No registration. For ages birth through 5 years old. 410-5350291 or 301-855-1862
Sunday, April 26 • Landscape Painters in the Mid Atlantic, Yesterday and Today North Beach Town Hall – 2 to 3 p.m. Gary Pendleton presents a history of outdoor painting in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland and Virginia. The contents are based on material from his book 100 Plein Air Painters of the Mid Atlantic. The book and the presen-
tation celebrate the outstanding artists of today’s Plein Air Movement with an emphasis on their artistic forbearers. The event will be located at the. Contact Calvert Library Prince Frederick. 410-5350291 or 301-855-1862
Monday, April 27 • Basic Bicycle Mechanic Class Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 7 to 8:30 p.m. Presented by the Calvert Cyclists & Trails Coalition and the Patuxent Adventure Center. We’ll be covering flat repair with demos and basic bicycle care! This is a free class and no reservation is necessary. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862 • Books & Toys Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 10 to 11 a.m. Back When We Were Grownups by Anne Tyler. Moms, dads, caregivers and your tots! Book club for adults, playtime for kids! 410-326-5289 • 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. 410-257-2411 • 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. 410326-5289
Tuesday, April 28 • Flying Needles Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 6 to 9 p.m. Knitting, crocheting and portable crafting group open to anyone wanting to join in and share talents, crafting time or learn a new skill. 410-326-5289 • Jan Ritter Talks about Presidential Assassination Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 7 to 8:30 p.m. Breaking Tecumseh’s Curse is Jan Ritter’s memoir about her husband’s career as a US Secret Service agent. Ritter will share a history of Tecumseh’s Curse (“each Great White Chief chosen every 20 years will die in office”) and her perspective on Secret Service background that may illuminate topical issues. Come with your intellectual curiosity and questions. 30-minute presentation followed by Q&A and book signing. 410-535-0291 or 301855-1862
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Wednesday, April 29 • 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. 410-3265289 • Get the Most Out of Your Patuxent Paddling Adventure Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thanks to a partnership among the Patuxent River Commission, State, County and non-profits, scores of public launch points, camp sites and eco-tourism destinations permit the public to paddle through history, cultural treasures and natural resource wonders along the river. The Patuxent Riverkeeper will offer a briefing on how to navigate the trail, find points of interest, plan paddling itineraries and stay safe on the Patuxent Water Trail. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862 • An Evening of Russian Poetry Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach – 7 to 8:30 p.m. Enjoy Russian poet’s words in both English and Russian! 410-257-2411
Thursday, April 30 • 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. 410-3265289 • Minecraft @Calvert Library Calvert Library Fairview Branch, Rt. 4 and Chaneyville Road, Owings – 7 to 8:30 p.m. Join us for an evening of Minecraft freeplay. Grades 5-12. Please register. 410257-2101
May 2015 Event Schedule • May: Art in the Stacks- Yang S. Hand Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way Medium: 3D Art, including porcelain china painting, ceramic, and pottery. Ms. Hand learned her art in Korea and is certified for instruction in 3D Art and the art of Porcelain Linen Dolls. She has won numerous awards through military art contests throughout the world for porcelain china painting, ceramics, and pottery. 410-5350291 or 301-855-1862
Friday, May 1 • On Pins & Needles Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 1 to 4 p.m. Bring your quilting, needlework, knitting, crocheting, or other project for an after-
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noon of conversation and shared creativity. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862 • JobSource Mobile Career Center Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach – 1 to 4 p.m. Stop by to get job counseling, resume help, search for jobs and get connected with Southern Maryland JobSource. This 38’ mobile center features 11 computer workstations, smart board instructional technology, satellite internet access, exterior audio visual and broadcasting capabilities; state of the art workforce applications and connectivity for wireless mobile device access. 410-257-2411
Saturday, May 2 • Garden Smarter: Plant Sale Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 8 a.m. to noon Come learn from our demonstration sessions and purchase from our large selection of flowering and vegetable plants. 410-535-0291 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 – noon to 3 p.m. Want to learn Mahjongg? Hope to make your Scrabble skills killer? Games are a great way to keep your brain sharp while having fun! Join us! Please register. 410535-0291 or 301-855-1862
Monday, May 4 • 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. 410-257-2411. 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
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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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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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