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Optimists Honor Law Enforcement Officials By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Attorneys, officers and more - all were honored by the Calvert County Optimist Club at their annual Respect for Law awards banquet. The banquet was held on May 11 at Mamma Lucia’s Restaurant in Dunkirk. The guest speaker for the evening was Maryland Governor’s Office of Homeland Security Director Tim Hutchins. He spoke about the riots in Baltimore. He was with Governor Larry Hogan during the first night, which he said was the most violent, and spoke about watching the governor interact with injured officers. That is the kind of interaction that creates respect born of understanding, Hutchins said, and law enforcement officers now have an ally in the governor. “It’s that respect that’s absolutely needed,” he said. One of the things law enforcement is encountering today is a “disconnect from the community,” Hutchins said, and encouraged officers to make an effort to be engaged and to change public perception. The public needs to feel comfortable and able to approach officers, not scared or intimidated. Community members often identify police as military, and that is not accurate. Part of being involved in the community is being
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savvy about social media. Social media reaches into homes and is accessible to all age groups, which can be both a good and bad thing. The most day to day danger is drug abuse, and officers statewide need to continue to focus on the epidemic, Hutchins said. According to information at the banquet, the Optimist International’s Re-
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spect for Law program started in 1965 following a discussion between then Optimist International President Carl Bowen and FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover. For more information, visit www.optimistclubofcalvert.org. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
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Missing Man Found Dead By Lauren Procopio Staff Writer A missing Lusby man was found deceased on Sunday, police said there was no evidence of foul play. According to a press release provided by Captain Todd Ireland, of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office, Neal Scott Ebersole, 48, was reported missing on May 3 at approximately 2:30 p.m.; Ebersole’s body was found a week later on May 10. The initial investigation revealed that his sister, Carolyn Jean Johnson, last saw the deceased on May 1; Ebersole was last seen leaving the San Gabriel Road residence to go on a walk. Police have confirmed that Ebersole had no contact with his family or friends since May 1 and failed to show up for his work shift at Giant on May 2.
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FY 2016 Budget Nearing Completion
By Sarah Miller Staff Writer The fiscal year (FY) 2016 budget is nearly completed, and scheduled to be adopted on June 2, but community members will still have opportunities to have their opinions heard. Since presenting the staff recommended budget, there have been a few changes. The allotment to Calvert County Public Schools was decreased by $1.2 million to the Maintenance of Effort funding level, the allotment to the College of Southern Maryland was increased by $300,000, and public safety received funding for additional sheriff’s deputies and an investigator for the state’s attorney’s office, according to Department of Finance and Budget Deputy Director Joan Thorp. The amount of fund balance money to be used has decreased slightly from $5.9 million to $5.6 million, Thorp said. This year is the first that fund balance money will be used for operational costs. The fund balance is essentially the savings account for the county, and using money from is for recurring costs is a last resort, according to Department of Budget and Finance Director Tim Hayden. He laid out a number of options to the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), including layoffs and furloughs, during one of their weekly meetings and they chose to use the fund balance.
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The decision caused the BOCC to plan changes to the way the budget is developed when planning for FY 2017. “The way it’s done now is really, really backwards,” said County Commissioner Evan K. Slaughenhoupt. Instead of building the budget on the previous years, the BOCC will begin talking to department heads in June and prioritizing services and projects. The goal is to build the budget from the ground up and not use any fund balance money in the FY 2017 budget. This year’s budget build was a learning experience for some of the commissioners elected in November. “When I ran, I didn’t know how much debt we were in until I got there,” said County Commissioner Mike Hart. Hart supports the proposed new approach to the budget build, hoping it will help the county live within its means without depending on the money due to come in from Dominion Cove Point in four years. “We don’t want to hurt anybody, but that’s the reality,” Hart said, adding that it’s likely the Dominion Cove Point funds will go to pay down existing debt. There will be a final public hearing on the FY 2016 budget at 7 p.m. on May 19 at the Calvert Pines Senior Center in Prince Frederick. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
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Commissioners Help Plan for Shipments to Dominion Cove Point By Sarah Miller Staff Writer As part of the Dominion Cove Point expansion project, there will be approximately 80 heavy hauls to deliver equipment to the construction project. These equipment deliveries are described as “Heavy Hauls.” This equipment is too large either in length, width, height or weight to be carried by a conventional trailer. Therefore, it will be carried by a specialized trailer to distribute the load evenly, to meet State Highway Administration (SHA) requirements. In order to deliver this equipment to the jobsite, IHI-Kiewit has developed a Heavy Haul plan, which has been submitted to and approved by SHA. This plan was developed with input from the County, to provide minimal traffic disruption and have as little impact as possible on traffic in the area during the hauls.
The Calvert Sheriff’s Office and Maryland State Police officers will escort the trucks and route traffic around them. When the trucks are on Cove Point Road, there are three locations designated as pull-over sites to allow traffic to pass. When the trucks make the turn into Dominion Cove Point, closing off access past the facility for approximately 20 minutes, there will be staffed ambulances and fire trucks stationed to respond to any emergencies. The hauls are scheduled Sunday evening through Thursday evening, between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m.; there will be no hauls on Friday or Saturday nights. The haul schedule has taken into account special events scheduled in the area to avoid impacting these events. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
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Supporting Women in Transition
By Megan Conway Contributing Writer On May 9, Anne Arundel Community College presented donated items to the women of Ruth’s Miracle Group Home in Lusby, Md. CEO and Founder of Ruth’s Miracle Group Home Veronica Alston reported, “Ruth’s Miracle Group Home is a transitional home for women, and recovery.” Residents of the home may come to heal from domestic violence, non-felony incarcerations, homelessness or substance abuse. Here, women are able receive their basic needs in addition to counseling, compassion and companionship. Founded in 2009, the home is in its fifth year of existence, and houses up to 9 women. The house has a leader (in charge 24/7), Wanda Davis. Women have come from as far as Philadelphia and Delaware to live at the home, as Alston pointed out that sometimes recovery is easiest when people can have a fresh start. Alston said that the home is aimed to help women prioritize their lives, giving them a home setting to aid in recovery. “It’s just like you walking into your home. It makes them feel good about themselves.” The home does not allow controlled substances, and the women keep it clean and comfortable. “I’m proud of each and every one of my ladies,” said Alston. The drive for the home was organized by the Human Service Club at Anne Arundel Community College, a group overseen by Dr. Nicole Williams. It was the idea of Ashley Auerbach, a member of the club and intern at Ruth’s Miracle Group Home. Items were collected April 14 through May 5. Also in attendance as the items were presented was Calvert County Commissioner Mike Hart. When the Human Service Club met and decided to take on projects, the first that popped into Auerbach’s head was one that related to her internship.
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“The first project I could think of was…to collect donations for the ladies living at the home. The Human Service Club totally embraced it. So, we went from that phase to creating it. I came to the home and asked each individual lady what their needs were, and from that, I created a list for each client. And then we made two fliers: a flier with the information and a flier with the needs. People just provided whatever was on that flier,” said Auerbach. “We’ve collected over 100 items. It’s to the point where we had five huge (decorated) boxes, moving boxes…and every single one was overflowing onto the table and under the table,” said Auerbach of the success and support of the project. Alston is in the process of creating a new facility for women and their children. For this reason, Auerbach said the drive also collected some kids’ clothing, “to help her be successful in opening this new transitional home.” “I would like to say, ‘Thank you,’ to Anne Arundel Community College, but I’d personally want to say thank you to Ashleigh for being such a committed person. She was an excellent intern. She taught us a lot, as well as we were able to teach her,” said Alston about Auerbach. Alston also expressed her happiness that Auerbach was able to contract hands-on experience in her desired job field of counseling. “A counselor that now has a round, full table (of both book and hands-on knowledge), they have more passion, more love towards helping ladies in these particular situations.” Ruth’s Miracle Group Home’s next fundraiser is “Moonlight Dance on the Bay” which will be held Friday, July 10 at 7 p.m. Be sure to attend, and for more information about this event and the home, visit www. ruthmiraclehome.com. contributing@countytimes.net
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Maryland History Day Winners Chosen To Compete At National History Day Competition In June 68 Students Advance; 82 Receive Special Awards
Calvert County Results Projects Advancing to National History Day and Earning Special Awards: Senator Thomas V. Mike Miller, Jr. Award For Excellence In Government History: Students: Calvin Crunkleton, Kyle Hurley, Christian Kincaid, Priscilla Means
Topic: The Legacy of the Baltimore Fire – The Mayor’s Leadership 1904 Category: Performance School: Northern High School County: Calvert County Teacher: Justin Novy
Milton Zaslow Award In Cryptology, sponsored by the National Cryptologic Museum Foundation
Student: Grady Fort Topic: Alan Turing: An Enigma No More Category: Website School: Southern Middle School County: Calvert Teacher: Angela Cox
Naval And Maritime History Award, sponsored by the National Capitol Commandery of the Naval Order of the United States Student: Gabriella Smith Topic: Amazing Grace: The Leadership and Legacy of Grace Hopper Category: Paper School: Plum Point Middle School County: Calvert County Teacher: Victoria Peck
More than 600 talented middle and high students, along with their proud parents and teachers, converged on the campus of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County on Saturday, May 2, 2015 to compete in the annual Maryland History Day state contest. Representing 10 counties and Baltimore City, 68 students were selected to advance to the National History Day competition. Additionally, 82 students won special awards at the contest. A program of the Maryland Humanities Council (MHC) now in its 15th year, the statewide competition involves nearly 23,000 students at the school level, representing 18 counties and Baltimore City. Students research topics that address the National History Day theme and participate in school and county competitions to qualify for the state contest. The 2015 theme is “Leadership and Legacy.” Winners were chosen at their district level for both individual and group efforts from five different categories—research papers, exhibits, performances, websites, and documentaries. First and second place winners will represent Maryland at the Kenneth E. Behring National History Day competition June 14–18, 2015 at the University of Maryland, College Park. Students from Allegany, Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Calvert, Garrett, Harford, Howard, Frederick, Montgomery, and Prince George’s counties and Baltimore City will represent Maryland at the national contest.
Projects Advancing to National History Day: Student: Parker Nickels Topic: Rachel Carson Mother Earth Category:Exhibit School: Northern Middle School County:Calvert County Teacher: Roberta Turner
Student: Emma Nahas Topic: Marie Curie: The Mother of Radioactivity Category: Website School: Northern Middle School County: Calvert County Teacher: Carli Martus Special Prize Winners: Special Prize In Legal And Constitutional History, sponsored by Cynthia Raposo and Joseph Furey: Students: Jillian Pusey, Alyssa Suchter Topic: Father Franklin Fought for Freedom Category: Exhibit School: Calvert High School County: Calvert County Teacher: Amie Dryer The region’s teachers were recognized for their excellence in education as well: Merry Ellen Fallica, of Plum Point Middle School, was honored with a District Teacher Award. A complete list of advancers, special prize winners, and teacher awards is available at www.mdhc.org. Maryland History Day is made possible with generous support from the Maryland State Department of Education, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and The Abell Foundation. Columbia Gas of Maryland, Whiting-Turner, and Ziger/Snead Architects sponsored specific award categories. Press Release from The Maryland Humanities Council
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Residences: 1st Place: Larry Russo, 3921 5th Street 2nd Place: Pat Healy, 9311 Bay Avenue 3rd Place: Patricia & Richard Canter Honorable Mention: 4104 3rd - Carmen Lloyd, 4004 7th Street - Mr. Walthall, 4016 7th Street - Olivia Jones, 4021 5th Street - Dolores Simonds
Businesses: 1st Place: Chesapeake City of Praise Church, 4100 3rd Street 2nd Place: The Wheel Clothing Store, 4109 7th Street 3rd Place: Art Works @7, 9200 Bay Avenue Honorable Mention: Healing Arts, Westlaw, Baside History Museum
The North Beach House and Garden Club would like to thank everyone who participated in the May Day Basket Contest and beautifying the Town. Below you will find the winners of the contest. They will be recognized at the Town Council Meeting on Thursday, May 14, 2015. The Meeting starts at 7 pm.
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officer. He was incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center. The driver was issued the appropriate citations and was released from the scene. Possession of Marijuana: On 5/8/15 at 10:16 a.m., Trooper First Class Newcomer stopped a vehicle on Cox Rd. in Huntingtown for traffic violations. The odor of marijuana was emitting from inside the vehicle. A probable cause search revealed less than 10 grams of marijuana. The occupants of the vehicle, Wesley D. Warren and Matthew L. Dunphy, were issued civil citations and were released. Active Warrant / Obstructing: On 5/8/15 at 4:29 p.m., Trooper First Class Costello, while on patrol in the St. Leonard area, observed Tyler A. Zell, 20 of St. Leonard, walking on the roadway. TFC Costello was aware that Zell had an open warrant and ordered Zell and another person walking with him to stop. Zell continued to walk to a house close by and the occupant of the home, Brian P. White, 42, attempted to obstruct the apprehension of Zell from the residence. White was informed that if he continued to try to aid Zell from avoiding arrest, he would be charged with obstructing. Zell exited the house and was captured and arrested. White was charged with giving a false statement to police officers and obstructing. Both were taken to the Calvert County Detention Center.
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Communicate, Communicate, Communicate
Ever read the Calvert County Legal Notices in the newspaper? Some individuals do to gain more insight into the workings of the county government. Recently, we’ve included a Calvert County Logo to identify the grouping of legal notices pertaining to the likes of purchasing bids, and upcoming public hearings. This was tailored as such based upon specific requests from members of the public. Did you see in the newspaper the recent notice in large font that says, “Calvert County Government Notice of a Proposed Real Property Tax Increase”? Neither property tax rates, nor Income Tax rates are being increased by Calvert County. This misleading notice is required (by the State of Maryland) to be posted to include the specific wording, font size and other details that leads the reader to conclude we are increasing our tax rates. The State prohibits including clarifying information. County charges town residents .556 per $100 of assessed value on their real property taxes. Town assessments increased by 0.6 percent. To receive the same amount of revenue as last year, we could charge town residents .5529 (instead of .556) known as the Constant Yield Rate – simply a rate that, when applied to new assessments, results in receiving the same revenue in the coming taxable year that was produced in the prior taxable year. Calvert County web site, Facebook account offers various means for citizens to become informed. Though the wealth of information that may be available could seem daunting, various contact points and notification tools are provided to assist citizens. Comcast Channel 6 is a public access channel that if more fully used by the county government could offer a medium that can assist
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gaining more insight (besides just the commissioners meetings) into Evan K. the inner workings of the Slaughenhoupt Jr. (R) county government. All too often, things your county government is doing that are efficient, productive, and helpful to the citizens remain known only to those within the government. More opportunities exist for the county to inform the public. County officials are being encouraged to produce multiple video vignettes to demonstrate what is occurring and how such benefits the citizens. Greater transparency is being encouraged. Citizens should have every expectation that the largest employer within the county (local government) provides sufficient information readily available so they have an appreciation and understanding of ongoing activities. Given the above communication tools available to the county government, it can be amazing to learn many citizens still view the county government activity as a mystery. While the government may think it is conveying information, much of that information is not necessarily received by the anticipated audience. Learning from citizens they lack sufficient insight into the workings of their government leaves a message loud and clear, we need to Communicate, Communicate, Communicate.
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From the Ground to Your Table Supporting Local Farmers From growing to distribution, Calvert County is actively supporting local farmers and offering them opportunities to sell homegrown vegetables, handmade breads, preserves and more. Local Farmers Markets “Calvert County farmers markets are unique because each is a producer-only market. The vendors sell produce raised by local farmers and each market offers products that are regionally available seasonally,” said Public Information Specialist Angela Walters. “All county farmers markets accept WIC and Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program vouchers from the Maryland Department of Agriculture.” When individuals buy local more money stays in the community, Walters said. For every $100 spent at a locally owned business, approximately $45 stays in the local economy. “When you shop in Calvert County, you simultaneously create direct and spin-off jobs, support job creation in other business sectors, fund more county services through sales tax, invest in neighborhood improvement and promote community development. Buying local creates and keeps local jobs. Local businesses prefer to hire local workers and often pay them more, creating jobs in the community for people of all ages. In fact, small businesses are the largest employer in North America,” Walters said.
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For Local Bowensville Farm and Nursery Owner Suzi Gibson said farmers markets, and the Buy Local movement, helps draw people together. People buy locally grown, healthy food and get a chance to talk to their neighbors while they’re at it, she said. “It seems to me pretty obvious that you want to get food as close to home as you can,” said Friday’s Creek Winery co-owner Frank Cleary. Locally grown food remains fresher longer and can be purchased cheaper than at the grocery store, he said. For more information on Calvert County’s agricultural community, visit www.calvertag. com, or contact the Calvert County, Md., Department of Economic Development at 410535-4583 or 301-855-1880, via email at info@ ecalvert.com, or on the Web at www.ecalvert. com.
By Sarah Miller Staff Writer
Thursday, May 14, 2015
Southern Maryland Ag Business Park and Food Innovation Center The Southern Maryland Ag Business Park and Food Innovation Center is intended to benefit the farmers in all five counties by enhancing farmers’ profitability, enabling entry to new markets, increasing the region’s capacity to meet consumer demand for locally produced foods, expanding and revitalizing the farming community, and creating new jobs for the region, according to SMADC Executive Director Christine Bergmark. SMADC originally focused on the tobacco buyout and providing farmers with tools to
successfully transition their SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL FARMS land. The Buy Local and So Maryland, So Good initiatives were intended to promote local farms and growers. One method was transitioning farmers to growing grapes, which had led to a number of wineries popping up throughout the area. Moving forward, local TAKE THE BUY LOCAL farmers have been looking CHALLENGE! for help with food distribution and meat and dairy processing. There is a huge demand for locally grown food, but the challenge is getting the supply to the demand, Bergmark said. The idea of the center is to proChart Courtesy of Calvert County Government mote farmers in five counties - Calvert, Charles, St. sion, Bergmark said. Mary’s, Prince George’s, and Anne Arundel. One concern in the last couple of years has According to Bergmark, the highest pri- been whether the Tri-County Council can orities identified by surveys so far have been a own property. Senate Bill 909, submitted durstorage and distribution location, a local meat ing the 2015 legislative session and signed into processing facility, and new farmer incubation law by Governor Larry Hogan on May 12, program. There are plans for indoor and out- gave the Tri-County Council the authority to door farmers markets at the center. hold property for SMADC. What is offered at the center will depend For more information about SMADC and on the property, Bergmark said. Currently, the Ag and Food Innovation Center, email SMADC is seeking expressions of interest AgFoodCenter@smadc.com or visit www. from property owners. There is a property in smadc.com. Charlotte Hall that may be able to accommodate the facility, but SMADC wants to look at sarahmiller@countytimes.net all possible locations before making a deciSupporting farms promotes fresher air, cleaner water, healthier families, stronger economies, safer food and a greener planet. Visit www.somarylandsogood.com for information on how to support local farms, including a searchable database of area markets and farms.
Pledge to eat at least one thing from a local farm every day during Buy Local Week (last full week in July)! Visit www.buy-local-challenge.com to find out more.
Calvert County Farmers Markets
• Tuesdays in Prince Frederick in the Calvert Memorial Hospital parking lot 3-7 p.m., May 5-Nov. 24
Antiques, Collectibles, Gifts & Specialty Shops
• Thursdays in Solomons at the parking lot in front of Southern Library, 13920 H.G. Trueman Road, 4-8 p.m., May 7-Nov. 19
Largest Indoor Market in Southern Maryland Over 100 Small Shops Open: Wednesday - Sunday 10 - 5
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• Saturdays in Prince Frederick at the Calvert County Fairgrounds on Route 231 7:30 a.m.-noon, May 9-Nov. 21
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Enjoy a unique shopping experience in a country setting. Our market is made up of an oasis of 100 small shops in four buildings on five acres. We specialize in antiques and collectibles, but have an endless variety of lovely gifts and crafts.
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This charming waterfront home is ready for you to move right in! Enjoy water views from almost every room. Sunrise and sunsets over the beautiful St. Clements Bay. Kitchen has new SS appliances and corian countertops, with open concept living. Tile in all bathrooms and new carpet upstairs. Outside is freshly painted and shows like a magazine. Lovely terracing in backyard leads to 150’ pier with boatlift. Directions-Rt 5 N to left on Rt 243 to right on Bayside Rd. Left on Lady Baltimore to end. Left on Potomac Ave to home on right. Sign in yard.
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Spacious 4 bdrm Colonial on a full basement with 2 car garage backs to trees in Leonardtown area. !) +!&%* )&$ &3 %&)+ &% )+ left on St Andrews Church Rd., right on Rose Hill Dr. left on Miles Ct.
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BRETON BAY VIEWS! 3BR/2BA waterfront with lovely updated kitchen; yearround Fla. room w/ac & heat; 100 ft waterfront. 2 private piers & elec boat lift. Attached garage w/workbench & large shed. Deep-water boat slip FREE. Pool/clubhouse. Directions: Rt. 5 to Rt. 243 (Compton Rd). LEFT on Rose Bank ROAD, then LEFT on Rosebank LANE.
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From Donuts to the Orphanage Venture Crew 429 Raising Funds for Service Trip to Saint Croix By Sarah Miller Staff Writer North Beach and Chesapeake Beach based Venture Crew 429 recently celebrated their second anniversary, and is in the middle of a fundraising campaign for a service trip to Saint Croix this summer. As part of their fundraising campaign, the Venture Crew has been selling Krispy Kreme donuts in front of grocery stores and at the North Beach Farmer’s Market. They will be starting a GoFundMe account, said crew advisor Abby Ybarra. According to www.scouting. org, “venturing is a youth development program of the Boy Scouts of America for young men and women who are 14 years of age or 13 years of age and have completed the eighth grade and under 21 years of age. Venturing’s purpose is to provide positive experiences to help young people mature and to prepare them to become responsible and caring adults.” Venturing Crews can be co-ed,
and are open to scouts and nonscouts alike, Ybarra said. Venture Crews participate in more “high adventure” activities such as white water rafting, ropes courses, and camping trips. This is the crew’s first major service trip, Ybarra said. While in Saint Croix, the crew will volunteer at an orphanage and help repair local hiking trails. The crew is looking forward to experiencing a new culture. “I just want to see what the rest of the world is like,” said venture crew member and North Beach resident Jeffrey Johnson. “Any time you put any kind of Boy Scout on a plane, it’s going to be an adventure,” Ybarra said. To support the venture crew, send a check to the American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206 c/o Venture Crew 429, 3330 Chesapeake Beach Rd, Chesapeake Beach, Md., 20732. For more information, email abbyybarra@ earthlink.net. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
Photo by Sarah Miller Patrick Bissell, Jeffery Johnson and Ryan Beach will be joining Venture Crew 429 in a service trip to Saint Croix.
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Superintendent Looks to Budget and Graduations in Coming Month By Sarah Miller Staff Writer From budget concerns to graduation, the next month will be a busy one for Calvert County Public Schools (CCPS). There are two big priorities in the coming month, said CCPS Superintendent Daniel Curry. The first is the May 19 Calvert County budget hearing. The current proposed Board of County Commissioners budget has CCPS funded at the Maintenance of Effort level. Representatives from CCPS plan to request an additional $3 million in funding from the BOCC. This will go toward keeping teaching and support staff positions that may otherwise get cut, Curry said. Calvert County Commissioner Mike Hart said he may support CCPS getting additional funding, but he expects representatives to delineate how every dollar will be used and justify the additional spending.
The other big event on the horizon is high school graduation. All four county high schools will celebrate on June 3 and 4. Curry understands seniors will be in high spirits during the final days of their public school education and asked, jokingly, that they not damage themselves, other students, or school properties in their celebrations. July marks Curry’s one-year anniversary with CCPS. Moving forward, he intends to work to realize the Board of Education’s priorities, which include closing the achievement gap, increasing the number of minorities hired in professional positions, and finding ways to reach out to the community. In addition, Curry plans to find ways to support school principals and give them more time to be instructional leaders. For more information, visit www. calvertnet.k12.md.us. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
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Calvert Pines, North Beach and Southern Pines Senior Centers will be closed Monday, May 25 for Memorial Day.
You Are Invited! The Friends of Calvert County Seniors will be holding their annual meeting Tuesday, June 2, 1 p.m., at Calvert Pines Senior Center. Find out what this non-profit organization is doing for our local seniors. For more information, contact the Office on Aging at 410535-4606 or 301-855-1170. Senior Arts Competition Stop by Calvert Pines Senior Center and look at this year’s Senior Arts Competition artwork. Vote for your favorite piece of artwork throughout the month of May. The winner of the People’s Choice Award will be announced in June. Intergenerational Summer Camp Enjoy this year’s camp, July 13 – 17, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Calvert Pines Senior Center. Only five spots remain. Call Calvert Pines, 410-535-4606 or 301-855-1170 for more information.
Upcoming Trips Enjoy Christmas in July with a Ceramics Shopping Trip to the Country Style Ceramics Shop in Colonial Beach, V.A., Wednesday, July 22 or Tuesday, July 28. Buy Christmas pieces you can paint and fire for 50 percent off and 20 percent off all other bisque and supplies. Lunch will be at Wilkerson’s Seafood Restaurant. Fee: $10 (cost of items and lunch are additional). Limited space is available on the bus. Register early. Take a trip to the Rainbow Dinner Theatre in Paradise, PA for the play, Too Many Cooks, Thursday, July 23. Enjoy a buffet lunch followed by the show. Fee: $70, includes transportation, buffet lunch and show. Take a narrated cruise on the Rappahannock River in Tappahannock, V.A., Thursday, Aug. 13. A buffet-style lunch will be followed by a tour of the Ingleside Plantation Winery. Fee: $72, includes transportation, cruise, lunch and wine tasting.
Calvert Pines Senior Center (CPSC) Get your veins checked for free during the Vein Clinic Screenings, Tuesday, May 19, 11:15 a.m. Learn to use Facebook and social media at Social Media Training, Friday, May 22, 1 p.m. North Beach Senior Center (NBSC) Join in the Celebration of the 90+ Life, Thursday, May 21, 10:30 a.m. Pre-register for lunch. An AARP Driver Safety Class is scheduled for Friday, May 22, 9:30 a.m. Cost: $15/member or $20/non-member. Pre-registration required.
Southern Pines Senior Center (SPSC) Enjoy the Charles County Show Troupe Performance featuring singing, dancing and skits from the World War II era, Monday, May 18, 10:30 a.m. Come to the Memorial Day Songfest, Thursday, May 21, 1 p.m. Eating Together Menu Lunches are served to seniors, aged 60-plus, and their spouses through Title IIIC of the Older Americans Act. Suggested donation is $3. To make or cancel a reservation call: Calvert Pines Senior Center at 410-535-4606 or 301-855-1170, North Beach Senior Center at 410-257-2549, or Southern Pines Senior Center at 410-586-2748.
carmen’s gallery in Solomons; Chesapeake Gallery & House of Frames in Prince Frederick; Friday’s Creek Winery in Owings; and Medart Galleries in Dunkirk. The reception is open to the public and will provide an opportunity to meet members from the galleries on the trail. Developed by The Arts Council of Calvert County, CalvART Gallery and the Calvert County Department of Economic Development, the Patuxent Arts Trail offers art lovers a unique perspective on artists whose work is informed by the region’s natural beauty. An arts trail brochure provides a map of gallery locations and brief descriptions of each gallery. The CalvART Gallery is located in the Prince Frederick Shopping Center at the intersection of MD Route 4 and Route 231. Hours are Wednesday through Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. For more information, visit www.calvartgallery.org or call 410-5359252. The CalvART Gallery is a program of the Arts Council of Calvert County.
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May Means Moms and Meandering Art Lovers
The CalvART Gallery in Prince Frederick is featuring two special events in May for art lovers. Saturday, May 9, marks the opening of MOMART, a show by CalvART Gallery artists honoring mothers and the gallery officially launches the new Patuxent Arts Trail linking seven county galleries in a celebration of local artists. The MOMART exhibit will be on display at the gallery through June 7. Artwork created by the gallery artists were inspired by mothers everywhere. Paintings influenced from old black & white photos bring back memories from childhood, birds on a nest with their offspring and abstract pieces that use shape and color all evoke the feelings or memories of motherhood. CalvART will host the launch of the Patuxent Arts Trail during an opening reception Saturday, May 9, from 5-8 p.m. The trail features seven galleries that exhibit works from local and regional artists: Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Art Center in Dowell; Artworks @ 7th Fine Art and Unique Gifts in North Beach; CalvART Gallery in Prince Frederick;
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Monday, May 18 Lemon Pepper Chicken, Macaroni Salad, Italian Blend, Whole Wheat Bread, Apricots, Grape Juice
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Tuesday, May 19 Pork Chop with Gravy, Mashed Sweet Potatoes, Pepper Cabbage, Whole Wheat Bread, Apple Wednesday, May 20 Veal Parmesan, Brown Rice, Tossed Green Salad, Broccoli, White Bread, Pineapple Chunks
Thursday, May 21 Tuna Salad Sandwich, Split Pea Soup, Marinated Vegetable Salad, Mandarin Oranges Friday, May 22 Beef Burgundy, Noodles, Turnip Greens, Whole Wheat Bread, Sliced Pears, Orange Juice
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tion to reducing nitrogen. We’ve made some progress but still have efforts to go.” The Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries have long been suffering from harmful algae blooms caused by excess nutrients running off of the land, due largely to a continually growing population in the Baltimore-Washington corridor and the development of animal and plant agriculture in its watershed. The harmful algae blooms addressed in this paper are happening in addition to the usual spring and summer temperature-dependent blooms that result in dead zones in the Bay. “The increasing frequency and intensity of these harmful algae blooms will impact our ability to achieve the ultimate goal of restoring a healthy ecosystem in the Bay and put a premium on effective methods to reduce nutrient pollution,” said Don Boesch, President of the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science. “This study points to the need for continued efforts to reduce the amount of nitrogen running off the land and into the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries.” The Chesapeake Bay is not the only place facing such problems. Similar events are happening off the coast of China and in many parts of Europe. “We’re seeing this all over the world. More blooms, more often, lasting longer. In many places these trends are consistent with increased nitrogen loads,” said Glibert. “Temporal and spatial changes in Chesapeake Bay water quality and relationships to Prorocentrum minimum, Karlodinium veneficum, and CyanoHAB events, 19912008” was published in the journal Harmful Algae by Patricia Gilbert of the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science, Ji Li of the University of Maryland, Department of Environmental Science and Technology, and Youghui Gao of the University of Delaware. Drs. Li and Gao conducted this research with Professor Glibert when they were graduate students at the UMCES Horn Point Laboratory. The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science unleashes the power of science to transform the way society understands and manages the environment. By conducting cutting-edge research into today's most pressing environmental problems and training the next generation of environmental scientists, we are developing new ideas to help guide our state, nation, and world toward a more sustainable future. From the mountains to the sea, our five research centers include the Appalachian Laboratory in Frostburg, the Chesapeake Biological Laboratory in Solomons, the Horn Point Laboratory in Cambridge, the Institute of Marine and Environmental Technology in Baltimore, and the Maryland Sea Grant College in College Park. www.umces.edu
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A recent study of harmful algal blooms in the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries by the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science shows a marked increase in these ecosystem-disrupting events in the past 20 years that are being fed by excess nitrogen runoff from the watershed. While algal blooms have long been of concern, this study is the first to document their increased frequency in the Bay. The study focused on three of the most common microscopic algae in the Chesapeake Bay that can produce toxic or nuisance conditions when they become very abundant. These are commonly known as harmful algal blooms, or HABs. Two are caused by dinoflagellate species, Prorocentrum minimum and Kalrodinium veneficum, and the third by cyanobacteria, sometimes called blue-green algae. The study examined water quality data collected by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources from 1991 through 2008. During this period, the average number of Prorocentrum miminum bloom events observed per year doubled. The blooms were more likely in May and resulted in the reddish waters most commonly known as ‘mahogany tide.’ Such blooms are of increasing global concern and can severely reduce the amount of oxygen available to living things, kill fish and alter food webs. The annual occurrences of Kalrodinium veneficum blooms have increased significantly from fewer than five events per year to more than 30 in the five-year time period from 2003 to 2008. These blooms, also found worldwide, are more likely in the summer, produce a toxin that has been implicated in fish-kill events in the Chesapeake Bay, as well as associated with failure of oyster spawning and development. The frequency of blooms of cyanobacteria in the tidal waters of the Chesapeake estuary has increased from about 13 per year in the 1990s to 23 in the 2000s. Cyanobacteria are the major causes of HABs in freshwater environments, a rapidly expanding global problem that threatens human and ecosystem health. It was cyanobacteria blooms in Lake Erie that last year required shutting down the water supply in Toledo, Ohio. This study aids in the broader understanding of the complex mechanisms that influence harmful algal bloom progression in bodies of water rich in organic nutrients such as phosphorus and nitrogen, and points to the direct need to reduce nutrient pollution in the face of both urban and agricultural development. “There is a relationship with nutrients—as we change the nitrogen to phosphorus ratio we tend to create opportunities for these species to bloom,” said study author Pat Glibert, professor at the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science’s Horn Point Laboratory. “We need to pay more atten
Students from the seven Black Belt Academies throughout the tri-county area came out to compete in the All Star Championship Tournament, showing their skills in Tae Kwon Do forms, weapons, and self-defense. The Black Belt Academy was one of the first Tae Kwon Do schools in Southern Maryland, founded in 1998 by Master
Kyu Shim. The first tournament was held in 2000. Each studio is under the instruction of a master, who oversees student training. The academies take students ages 3 and up. Training in Tae Kwon Do has a number of benefits, including physical and mental conditioning, Shim said. For more information, visit blackbeltacademy.us.com.
Increase In Harmful Algal Blooms Shows More Is Work Needed To Reduce Nutrient Pollution of Chesapeake Bay And Its Tributaries
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room training on-site to the client’s facility. Students who enroll for Keep It Simple classes have the option to repeat the same class for up to one year after completion. All Keep It Simple classes are approved for continuing education units by UMUC,” Allison said. “The training presented in all classes is designed to increase computer skills with a focus on workplace productivity. The training is hands-on, delivered by experienced, professional instructors and the examples used are real-world.” In her years of teaching, Allison has also been learning, and has enjoyed being able to do so. “What I’ve learned is that none of us ever stops learning! I help organizations and individuals succeed by helping them understand computer software and how it relates to the work that they do. Every day I learn new and interesting things about the projects and challenges that people face in their jobs,” she said. “Learning new skills is fun, exciting, and challenging – and the benefits can change your life.” For more information about Keep It Simple Computer Training LLC, call 410535-1545. The classes that are listed on Keep It Simple Computer Training LLC’s public schedule are open to anyone. The class schedule and enrollment forms can be found online at www.keepitsimple.net.
In recent years, computer usage has exploded world wide, particularly in the work place. Regardless, computer skills don’t always come easy. Keep It Simple Computer Training LLC, established in 1991, has been hard at work helping to bridge the gap between the technologically savvy and those less so. Based in Prince Frederick, the business offers the opportunity to take part in a variety of classes aimed at enhancing participants’ computer using abilities. “In the early 90’s, personal computers were gaining ground in the workplace, but the workforce had little or no experience with them. There was a great business opportunity to provide a much needed service. We have seen technology explode in the last 20 years since then. Effective training is needed now more than ever to keep computer skills current as the software applications are constantly changing,” Principal member Laura Allison said. “Keep It Simple has delivered over 15,000 instructor-led classes since becoming operational in 1991. Services include classes delivered at our location in Prince Frederick, Md., as well as at client’s sites in Maryland, D.C. and Virginia. We have standard offerings as outlined in our published class schedule and also offer customized classes based on client needs. Other services include course development, skills assessment, train the trainer classes, classes in MS Project, Outlook and Excel for executives and management teams and Microsoft Office Specialist exam administration.” In its years of operation, Keep It Simple Computer Training, LLC has become a highly acclaimed business, being named First Microsoft Authorized testing center for Microsoft Office Specialist exams in Southern Maryland, 1999 Calvert County Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year, 2000 Maryland Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year and receiving the 2009 Leading Edge Award Calvert County Technology Company of the Year, according to Allison. These titles have all been garnered by customer-focused service and enthusiastic dedication. “Keep it Simple offers a number of training and payment options including corporate accounts and discount coupons and a traveling trainer program that brings class-
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Street Stock feature finish 1. Mike Franklin 2. Troy Kassiris 3. Scott Wilson 4. Dale Reamy 5. Lloyd Deans 6. Billy Hill 7. Barry Williams 8. Mike Latham 9. Chuck Bowie
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RUSH Late Model feature finish 1. Walker Arthur 2. Max Blair 3. Jason Knowles 4. Logan Roberson 5. Rick Singleton 6. Ben Bowie 7. Eric Wilson 8. Jeff Pilkerton 9. Kris Eaton 10. Reese Masiello 11. Brian Knowles 12. Matt Glanden 13. Darin Henderson 14. Darren Alvey 15. Jamie Sutphin 16. Kyle Lukon 17. John Waters 18. John Imler 19. Doug Gavette 20. Harry Shipe Jr. 21. Timmy Booth 22. Matt Tarbox 23. Steve Lowery 24. Richard Culver 25.Tracey Graves 26. Megan Mann
“What an awesome night” were the words from Forrest Va.’s Walker Arthur after claiming the thrilling win in last Friday nights 30-lap RUSH Late Model Touring Series event at Potomac speedway. The win for Arthur, worth $2000, was the first of his Potomac career and it came in his trusty family-owned MasterSbilt no.87. Max Blair and defending Potomac track champion Ben Bowie paced the field to the initial green flag of the event with Blair surging into the race lead as the field blasted down the backstretch. Blair was quite strong as he would lead the first 13-circuits with fourthstarting Arthur in tow, as the top-five positions changed with each lap. Blair and Arthur would wage hand to hand combat over the final 15-laps, trading the lead back and forth, with Arthur squeaking out the win by a fender as the duo crossed the start/finish line in almost a dead heat. “Racing side by side with Max (Blair) like that out there tonight was awesome.” Arthur stated in his post-race interview. “This track was the best I’ve ever seen it and to come home with a win down here with all the good cars that showed up, what a night.” Timely cautions and double-file re-starts gave Arthur the shot he needed to unseat Max Blair. “There were a few times I didn›t think I›d be able to catch Max.» Arthur stated. «Those double-file starts really seemed to help because I could get along side him and try to break his rhythm a little and we were able to beat him at the line.» Fifteenth-starting Jason Knowles took third, with Logan Roberson and 2014 event winner Rick Singleton rounding out the top-five. Heats for the 26-cars entered went to Jeff Pilkerton, Max Blair and Ben Bowie. Current point leader Mike Franklin drove to his third win in a row and fourth of the season in the 16-lap Street Stock feature. Mike Latham appeared to have the race in the bag as he took the lead on lap-six and ran off, until his car quit on lap-twelve, handing the lead and eventual win to Mike
Franklin. Troy Kassiris took second with Scott Wilson, Dale Reamy and Lloyd Deans completing the top-five. Jerry Deason drove to his first win of the season in the 15-lap Hobby Stock main. Deason, who lined-up 16th for the start, took the race lead from Ryan Clement on lap-five and then held-off a pesky Greg Morgan to preserve the win. Clement held on for third, 12th-starting Korey Downs was fourth with Matt Stewart rounding out the top-five. Defending track champion JJ Silvious drove the race of his career to score his first-ever Potomac feature win in the 20-lap Strictly Stock feature. Silvious grabbed the lead from the pole and would lead all 20-circuits to score the break-through win. Nabil Guffey, Greg Mattingly, Johnny Hardesty and Jimmy Suite trailed. Corey Swaim drove to his second win of 2015 in the nightcap 15-lap U-Car feature. Swaims flag to flag win came over Jamie Marks, Sam Raley, Brian Coe Jr. and DJ Stottler.
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By Doug Watson Contributing Writer
In 2008/09, a flushing toilet would have been the perfect sound to describe the U.S. economy. “Bailouts” and “toxic assets” were common terms. The unemployment rate was spiking toward 10%. The financial sector, after years of reckless lending, was about to collapse. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, hovering around 7,000, had lost nearly half its value in less than two years. The Great Recession, a dark, menacing entity, had arrived baring fangs and wielding a razor-sharp scythe. The Grim Reaper likely feared for his financial future. Can you imagine planning for a retirement that lasts an eternity? As my buddies and I watched our 401(k)’s get halved and our children’s 529 plans dwindle, we debated our “now what?” strategies. Everything we had learned in business school indicated that opportunities existed. As an Economics professor once told me, when a market correction occurs, “stocks go on sale.” Right. So weren’t equities discounted when the Dow was at 11,000? And 10,000? And 8,000? Where was the bottom, Doc? Wall Street was a dumpster fire. Ultimately we lacked the courage necessary for an aggressive stock purchase, instead opting for modest individual investments. It worked, but with the Dow now near a record high, history has proven that stocks weren’t just on sale in 2009, they were trading at clearance prices. In hindsight, it was largely a missed opportunity. Although given the little mouths to feed and futures to secure, we’re all happy to be employed and to have benefited from the economic recovery. Credit this revisited experience with The Great Recession to the Dallas Cowboys and owner Jerry Jones. Despite our area’s widespread disdain for that godforsaken blue star, this much can be said for “Jerry’s ‘Boys”: they are consistently entertaining. During Jones’s 26-year tenure, Dallas hasn’t always been good, but they don’t do boring. High profile coaches, extravagant free agents and big trades have been the norm. Jones even built a massive new stadium, pole dancers and all, to house the circus. But Jones may have lost his outlaw spirit. Since gambling on troubled WR Dez Bry-
ant in the first round of the 2010 NFL Draft, Dallas’s personnel moves have been, by Cowboys’ standards, benign. Jones has had only one head coach – Jason Garrett – since 2010 and he resisted the temptation to draft Johnny Manziel last year. Rational. Measured. Patient. Conservative. Jerry? Apparently Jones’s gambling spirit was tempered only by Dallas’s recent run of mediocrity. Invigorated by last year’s NFC East championship, Jones is back at the table doubling-down. During free agency, he signed talented DE Greg Hardy who is currently serving a suspension for domestic violence. In the second round of the NFL Draft, the Cowboys selected DE/LB Randy Gregory, a top-10 talent with a well-documented affinity for marijuana. Last week, Jones added to his all-in offseason by inking offensive lineman La’El Collins, a first round talent who went undrafted after being named a “person of interest” regarding the murder of his former girlfriend. Since Roger Goodell was named NFL Commissioner in 2008, he has made “protecting the shield” and policing the conduct of players, coaches and executives a priority. “Bountygate” cost Saints head coach Sean Payton a one-year suspension. Colts owner Jim Irsay was bounced for six games after a DUI conviction. The ‘Skins received a $36M cap penalty for creative accounting. Players are routinely suspended for conduct detrimental to the league, as Tom “Deflategate” Brady will soon discover. Goodell’s actions have left most organizations less nervy about taking risks. Jones smartly and cautiously capitalized on the pervasive forbearance. Hardy’s on a one-year “prove it” contract. With Gregory, Jones will leverage the structure and support that turned Bryant into an All-Pro. And Collins, questioned by authorities after the Draft, is not considered a suspect. Time will tell if Jones’s moves come up aces. If nothing else he took a calculated risk in an environment excessively risk-averse - not a bad plan in sports, business or life. Jones probably bought a ton of stocks in 2009 too, another reason to hate…and respect…the guy. Of course with stocks, he had more margin for error than the average Joe…or Ronnie.
Risky Business By Ronald N. Guy Jr. Contributing Writer
Thursday, May 14, 2015
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Thursday, May 14, 2015
Sunset Supper History Cruises on the Patuxent
Climb aboard the historic Wm. B. Tennison for a leisurely cruise through history with celebrated local historian and author, Dr. Ralph Eshelman. Only two of these special history cruises are scheduled: Saturdays, June 6 and Sept. 12 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. The boat leaves from the Calvert Marine Museum dock. Tickets are $60 per person in advance and can be purchased by emailing mccormmj@co.cal.md.us or by calling 410-326-2042, ext. 41. Space is limited, so don’t delay in securing your passage for this unique experience. Learn fascinating facts about Solomons, the WWII Amphibious Training Base, and Solomons’ rich tradition of boat building. See old steamboat wharfs and hear about the important role they played in town life. View historic homes, landmarks, and other points of interest. Discover where heroic battles were fought, submarines sunk, lighthouses lit, and Ghost Fleets docked. Watch the sunset over the horizon and enjoy a tasty supper provided by Lotus Kitchen. Guests are welcome to bring a libation of choice.
Anthony’s Bar and Grill (10371 Southern Maryland Blvd, Dunkirk) – 7 p.m.
Jazz Jam Eaglewolf Sports Lounge (105 Crain Hwy, Upper Marlboro) – 7 to 10 p.m.
Team Trivia Leonardtown Grille (25470-C Point Lookout Rd, Leonardtown) – 7 to 9 p.m.
Celebrates the Region’s Rich Culture While Supporting a Great Cause
For the ninth straight year, world class wildlife art, antique duck decoys, delicious wild game, local wines, and retriever dogs come together in southern Maryland for a fun-filled weekend, with something for everyone. Visitors will be able to see, taste, experience and purchase a wide array of Chesapeake Bay culture. The event kicks off Friday, May 15 with a Cattails and Cocktails reception and auction in recognition of the show’s 2015 Featured Carver, renown Maryland decoy carver, President of the Southern Maryland Carousel and carousel animal maker, Burkey Boggs. At the reception, guests will enjoy delicious hors d’oeuvres while mingling and shopping from the artists, bidding on silent auction items and previewing the decoys and related items to be auctioned off the next morning. Saturday, May 16, the day starts with an
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Ladies Night, Trivia and Karaoke
Walk On The Wild Side At The 2015 Chesapeake Bay Waterfowl Arts Show early bird decoy, original and framed wildlife art and related items at 8 a.m.; and the Show begins at 10 a.m. While the event promotes and celebrates the traditional arts and heritage of the region, attendees and exhibitors can feel good in that it also serves as a major fundraiser for the Community Foundation of Southern Maryland. The foundation provides vital grants to a wide array of community organizations, addressing education, health and wellness, youth initiatives, the environment and arts and culture. We have a long list of growing sponsors, but we want to thank our major sponsors including: Community Bank of the Chesapeake, Outback Steakhouse, PNC Bank. For tickets and information, please contact cbwaterfowlartsshow@gmail.com or visit www.cfsomd.org.
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Dylan Galvin Tequila Grill (30320 Triangle Dr, Charlotte Hall) – 7 to 10 p.m.
Mercy Creek Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 7:30 p.m.
Friday, May 15 DJ Dave Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 8 p.m.
The Craze Anthony’s Bar and Grill (10371 Southern Maryland Blvd, Dunkirk) – 6 p.m.
Saturday, May 16 Karaoke Leonardtown Grille (25470-C Point Lookout Rd, Leonardtown) – 7 to 10 p.m.
DJ and Karaoke Anthony’s Bar and Grill (10371 Southern Maryland Blvd, Dunkirk) – 8:30 p.m.
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Jim Ritter and the Creole Gumbo Jazz Band Westlawn Inn (9200 Chesapeake Ave, North Beach) – 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, May 17 All Day Sunday Sport Specials Anthony’s Bar and Grill (10371 Southern Maryland Blvd, Dunkirk) – 11 a.m.
Joe Martone Ruddy Duck (16810 Piney Point Road, Piney Point) – 11 a.m.
Paint Uncorked Anthony’s Bar and Grill (10371 Southern Maryland Blvd, Dunkirk) – 5 p.m.
Monday, May 18 Pizza & Pint Night Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 4 to 7 p.m.
Team Trivia Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 7 p.m.
Tuesday, May 19 Taco Tuesday Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 4 to 7 p.m.
AYCE Steamed Shrimp Anthony’s Bar and Grill (10371 Southern Maryland Blvd, Dunkirk) – 5 to 9 p.m.
Wednesday, May 20 A Weekly Wine Down Wed./ $1 Beers Anthony’s Bar and Grill (10371 Southern Maryland Blvd, Dunkirk) – 9 a.m.
Applebee’s (45480 Miramar Way, California) – 9 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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Out&About
May Month Long Citizen Scientist Symposium
Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Rd. S, Solomons - 10 a.m., 11 a.m.; May 25, 11 a.m.; May 26 Presented by the CMM Fossil Club and the FOSSIL project. Join us for public lectures on Monday, May 25 at 10 a.m. by Rob Weems; 11 a.m. by Dave Bohaska. Stephen Godfrey and John Nance will present on Tuesday, May 26 at 10 a.m. and Bruce McFadden will speak at 11 a.m. Visit www.bit.ly//CMMFossilClub for complete details.
Vesta
All Saints Episcopal Church, 100 Lower Marlboro Rd., Sunderland – 7:30 p.m., May 22, 23; 2 p.m., May 24 Calvert Hospice, Twin Beach Players All Saints Episcopal Church present: WHAT: A performance of Vesta, a play by Bryan Harnetiaux about an elderly woman who faces declining health and the tough choices that she and her family must make. A discussion with the actors will immediately follow each performance. The play is directed and performed by members of Twin Beach Players of North Beach. The show will be held at the All Saints Episcopal Church on Friday, May 22 at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, May 23 at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, May 24 at 2 p.m. Tickets are available online at ShowTix4U.com (“Vesta”) or at the door. Calvert Hospice is a 401(c)3 non-profit. This is a unique collaboration of community organizations, utilizing this heartwarming and often humorous performance to stimulate a community conversation about health care decision-making and coping with life-limiting illness. Proceeds will support the programs and services of Calvert Hospice. For more information, contact Linzy Laughhunn at llaughhunn@calverthospice.org or at 410535-0892.
Calvert Artists’ Guild May Awards Art Show
Southern Maryland Sailing Association, 14990 Solomons Island Rd., Solomons 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; May 15, 16 The public is invited to enjoy and purchase the artworks of a dozen of the talented artists of Southern Maryland in mediums such as watercolor, acrylic, clay, textile, and jewelry. The Calvert Artists’ Guild was founded in 1978 to promote the appreciation and practice of fine arts and crafts in Calvert County. The guild sponsors art shows, field trips, workshops, and an annual art award to a high-school senior interested in the arts. For additional information, please contact the following persons: Lonnie Harkins 410-326-7199 baronvonsmoogle@netscape.net and Gerry Wood 301-863-9663, gbwood2@verizon.net.
Sea Squirts
Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Rd. S, Solomons – 10 and 11 a.m.; May 12, 14 Ship Shape. Now offered twice: 10 and 11 a.m. On boats there are triangle sails, circle shaped windows, and rectangle doors to go below. What other shapes can we find? Free drop-in program for children 18-months to three years and their caregivers.
Chesapeake Community Chorus Concerts
The Chesapeake Community Chorus is an all-volunteer chorus that performs concerts to benefit charities in Calvert County. We are looking to add new singers to the chorus. No auditions are required. Contact Larry Brown, Director, at 301-855-7477, or email lbrown9601@verizon.net. The public is invited to hear the Chesapeake Community Chorus perform concerts on the following dates: Sunday, May 17, North Beach Union Church, 8912 Chesapeake Ave., North Beach – 5 p.m.
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Monday, May 25, Memorial Day program, Chesapeake Beach Veterans Park, Chesapeake Beach – 10 a.m. Monday, May 25, Memorial Day program, Prince Frederick Court House, Prince Frederick – 1 p.m.
18th Annual Old Line State Classic Registrations
May 2, 3 Team registrations are now being accepted for the Central Maryland Soccer Association’s 18th Annual Old Line State Classic. The event is scheduled for the weekend of May 2 and 3 in Jarrettsville (Harford County) Md. The Classic is an open USSF youth affiliated event through the Soccer Association for Youth; and is open to all SAY, US Club and reciprocating USYSA school, recreation travel and club teams within the mid-Atlantic region. Separate male and female competitions are available in the single age levels of U8 through U14; and the dual age high school levels of U16 and U18. The tournament features a round-robin format with all teams being guaranteed a minimum of three games with playoffs where applicable. The first and second place finishers in each division will receive team and individual awards. The tournament registration deadline is April 20. Registration forms are available on the tournament’s web page located at www. cmsasoccer.com. For additional information, e-mail scorenews@aol.com or call Skip Apple at 443-255-0521.
Thursday, May 14 Benefit Project ECHO
Rod ‘n’ Reel, Chesapeake Beach Resort and Spa, 4165 Mears Ave., Chesapeake Beach - 7 to 10 p.m. The MC for this event will be Congressman Steny Hoyer and tickets are $150. Contact Trish Gipson at 410-474-0106 for more information.
Friday, May 15 Summer Showcase at the Furniture Gallery of Prince Frederick
Furniture Gallery, 559 Solomons Island Rd. North, Prince Frederick – 10 to 7 p.m.; Mon. to Sat., noon to 5 p.m.; Sunday The summer show at the artcenter in the Furniture Gallery of Prince Frederick opens May 15 and will showcase exciting works on canvas by travel photographer Teddie Watts. New works from Pam Callen, Karen Szachnitkowski and well-known photographer Lonnie Harkins will be shown as well. And we will be exhibiting the art of Toni Wolf and Priscilla Catterton for the first time. Original pieces from Suzanne Shelden, Carol Wade, Mary Blumberg, Gee Freeman, Gerry Wood any many other fine local artists are featured throughout the showroom. Celebrating its third year, the artcenter is a permanent exhibition and sales space dedicated to local artists. Our feature artist, world traveler Teddie Watts, has prepared a series of wild life studies based on photographs from her recent trip to East Africa. The photos show the unique drama and beauty of East Africa. There will be a reception for the artists at the artcenter on Saturday, May 30 from 4 to 7 p.m. All are welcome to join. Please come visit us any time. For further information, contact Jill DeVries at 443-975-7313.
Saturday, May 16 Inspiration Walk/Run to benefit Calvert Co. Special Olympics Calverton School, 300 Calverton Rd. Hunting-
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Community Events town – 8:15 a.m. Inspiration Walk/Run to benefit Calvert Co. Special Olympics will be held on Saturday May 16 starting at 8:15 a.m. Registration for the Run/Walk begins at 9 a.m. at Calverton School. It will be a full 5K and Cross Country course. Registration fee is $25 and you will get a t-shirt. There will be water, snacks, coffee, a DJ, face painting, entertainment and a prize drawing at the finish of the walk. We are Fundraising to run our sports programs for Individuals with intellectual disabilities starting at age 7 through adult in Calvert County. Each County that participates in Special Olympics Maryland must raise their own funds to support the activities they offer the athletes in their County. Registrations can be done online via credit card at calvertcounty.kintera. org. A link is on our Facebook page Calvert County Special Olympics and on our website at somdcalvert.org. Registrations will be done day of at the Walk at 8:15 a.m. also. Donations and registrations can be mailed to P.O. 672 Prince Frederick. If anyone would like to be a Corporate sponsor the levels are $50 for Bronze, $100 for Silver, $250 for Gold, $500 for legacy and $1000 for Platinum. Please contact anne@somdcalvert. org for more information.
Asbury Solomons Retirement Community Sale
Asbury Solomons Retirement Community, 11000 Asbury Circle, Solomons – 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. There will be a sale on Saturday, May 16 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Asbury Solomons Retirement Community in the auditorium and other marked sites in the building. The sale will include Betty’s Closet a resale of gently used clothing and accessories. The library committee will have books and CD’s at a fabulous price. Granny’s Treasures will be selling housewares, furniture and miscellaneous items. All proceeds will benefit the Benevolent Care Fund. For more information please call 410-394-3483.
Bugeye Ball
Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Rd. S, Solomons - 7 p.m. Enjoy an evening of dining, dancing, and gaming at the Calvert Marine Museum’s Annual Bugeye Ball. The museum will be closed.
Fallen Heroes Memorial
Chesapeake Highlands Memorial Gardens, 3270 Broomes Island Rd. Port Republic - 10 a.m. Join local EMS and Volunteer Firefighters in a remembrance ceremony honoring our fallen heroes on Saturday, May 16 at 10 a.m. The event will be held at Chesapeake Highlands Memorial Gardens. Light refreshments will follow. Direct all inquiries to 410-257-0544 or visit out website for more information at chesapeakehighlands.com.
Spring Fest Saturday
Shepard of the Bay Lutheran Church 9463 HG Trueman Rd., Lusby – 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. There’ll be fun for the entire family at the annual Spring Fest Saturday, May 16 at Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran Church. The free event runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and features carnival games, a moon bounce, concessions, fitness fun, music, model plane demos, animals, prizes, food and much more. Bring your friends! For more information call 410231-2075 or check shepherdofthebay.com for more information.
Home Fire Campaign Neighborhood Canvassing
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The American Red Cross of Southern Maryland will host a Home Fire Campaign neighborhood canvassing event on Saturday to raise awareness about home fire safety and the importance of home fire evacuation plans.
Groups of Red Cross volunteers, community volunteers and members of the local fire department will go out into specific neighborhoods (Silver Wood, Yardley Hills, Hollowing Point, Stamper Court, Dares Beach) to install smoke alarms in houses where they are needed or don’t have enough. Volunteers will also educate residents on home fire safety and how to create and practice an effective evacuation plan. The Red Cross is asking those who are interested in volunteering to visit redcross.org/ somd to fill out the volunteer registration form. Volunteers must register and complete a short online training in order to participate. No prior volunteer experience with the Red Cross is needed. The Red Cross also encourages residents in the neighborhoods to check their homes for smoke alarms and test the batteries. If smoke alarms are needed, we encourage the residents within the canvassing area to be home during the 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. window.
Sunday, May 17 Spring Family Fun Day!- Beach Bash
Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum, 4155 Mears Ave., Chesapeake Beach – 1 to 4 p.m. Bingo, professional face painting, crafts, games, prizes, moonbounce, refreshments, all at the Railway Museum for free! For more information, please contact the Railway Museum at 410-257-3892.
Monday, May 18 International Museum Day
Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Rd. S, Solomons - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Celebrating museums all over the world - The Calvert Marine Museum is open and free to the public from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuesday, May 19 Little Leaps
Greenwell State Park, 25450 Rosedale Manor Ln., Hollywood – 10 a.m. Little Leaps is for young children with disabilities. Activities are for children 4 to 7 years of age who are too young to ride in our program. Activities will be offered at the barn with horses, goats and small animals. This program is also a great way for parents to better understand their children and to have a chance to connect with others who may be facing similar challenges. Little Leaps is held every Tuesday at 10 a.m. beginning in April 7. Each session is $10 per child; parents/guardians and siblings may attend at no cost. Register in advance at greenwellfoundation.org. Pay onsite.
Wednesday, May 20 Sea Squirts: Ship Shape.
Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Rd. S, Solomons – 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. On boats there are triangle sails, circle shaped windows, and rectangle doors to go below. What other shapes can we find? Free drop-in program for children 18-months to three years and their caregivers.
Women’s Democratic Club Monthly Meeting
Adam’s Ribs, 2200 Solomons Island Rd. S, Prince Frederick - noon A women’s Democratic Club monthly meeting will be held at noon at Adam’s, The Place for Ribs, just south of Prince Frederick on route 2-4. Program to be announced.
Library Events
• 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. 410-535-0291 or 301-8551862
Thursday, May 14 • Lego Mania
Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach – 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. For kids from kindergarten to 5th grade. Lego enthusiasts will meet monthly to hear a story followed by a Lego building session. Each session will close with sharing time. Legos supplied by library. This month’s theme: Dinosaurs. Please register. 410-257-2411
• Family Night
Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 7 to 8 p.m. Bring the family for a fantastic evening out with books. Each month we will explore a new title through fun filled activities and crafts. Please register. 410-326-5289
Friday, May 15 • On Pins & Needles
Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 1 to 4 p.m. Bring your quilting, needlework, knitting, crocheting, or other project for an afternoon of conversation and shared creativity. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862
Saturday, May 16 • Friends of Library Sidewalk Book Sale
Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Weather permitting, thousands of used
books available at great prices! 410-5350291 or 301-855-1862
• Brain Games: Mahjongg, Scrabble & More
Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – noon to 2 p.m. Want to learn Mahjongg? Hoping to make your Scrabble skills killer? Games are a great way to keep your brain sharp while having fun! Join us! Please register. 410535-0291 or 301-855-1862
• Children’s MakerSpace
Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 1 to 4 p.m. Come join our “Maker’s Space” for children at Southern and see what you can build. We will supply a large amount of Legos, including some Lego Duplos. Activities will also include craft stations. 410-326-5289
Out&About
Dessert: strawberry sundae or key lime pie. For more information call 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Tuesday, May 19 • 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
• Meet the Author and Book Discussion-The Pearl That Broke Its Shell
Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 7 to 8:30 p.m. Meet Nadia Hashimi whose debut novel was a goodreads Best Book of 2014 Finalist. Crisscrossing in time, The Pearl That Broke Its Shell interweaves the stories of two remarkable Afghani women who are separated by a century but share the same courage and dreams. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862
May 2015 Event Schedule
Monday, May 18 • Books & Toys
Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 10 to 11 a.m. The Chaperone by Laura Moriarty. Moms, dads, caregivers and your tots! Book club for adults, playtime for kids! 410-326-5289
• 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
• Calvert Eats Local at The Bistro Belle Maison
The Bistro Belle Maison, 14614 Hg Trueman Road, Solomons – 7 to 8:30 p.m. Reserve your spot at the Bistro Belle Maison local celebration. Price is $36/person and includes tax and tip. Checks to reserve your space should be made payable to the Bistro Belle Maison and delivered to any Calvert Library location. Drinks would be paid for that evening. The menu is subject to change depending on locally available ingredients of course, but here is a sample menu: heirloom tomato salad with cherry glen farms monocacy ash chevre, local green salad, KCC farms coq au vin with rosemary dumplings, rockfish with summer succotash and beurre blanc, and risotto,
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Wednesday, May 20 • Book Discussion
Calvert Library Fairview Branch, Rt. 4 and Chaneyville Road, Owings – 2 to 3:40 p.m. This month’s selection is The Storyteller by Jodi Picoult. Join us for a lively discussion! 410-257-2101
• Book Discussion
Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 7 to 8 p.m. This month’s selection is The World’ Strongest Librarian by Josh Hanagarne. 410-326-5289
Thursday, May 21 • T.A.C.O.S. End Of Year Party
Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 6 to 8:30 p.m. This Perks of Being a T.A.C.O.S. Party, Calvert Library’s Teen Advisory Council of Students, celebrates a successful year of planning and executing ideas and having fun with pizza and a movie. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862
• Kids Just Want to Have Fun
Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach – 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Kids in kindergarten through 3rd grade are invited to this series of exciting events exploring topics from art to history to science. Each month will include fun activities, crafts and a snack! This month’s topic: Bubbles. Please register. 410-257-2411
Friday, May 22 • 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. This month’s feature is based upon the true story of how Walt Disney convinced author Pamela Lyndon Travers to turn her beloved book, Mary Poppins, into a movie. Mr. Banks, one of the main characters in the movie, was based on Travers’ father, Travers Robert Goff. 410-326-5289
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Saturday, May 23 • Library Closed for Memorial Day
Monday, May 25 • Library Closed for Memorial Day
Tuesday, May 26 • 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
For more information, visit calvert.lib. md.us
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CLUES ACROSS
1. Cleopatra’s viper 4. Cuneiform writing 10. Dekaliter 11. Groaned 12. For instance 14. Wave in spanish 15. Arabian gulf 16. Written in red 18. Denouncements 22. Eat one’s heart out 23. Survive longer than 24. Take priority over 26. Foreign service 27. Russian king (alt. sp.) 28. Stinkheads 30. Old name for Tokyo 31. Box (abbr.) 34. Red rock in Australia 36. Not old 37. Enlarge hole 39. Difficulty walking 40. The high point of something 41. 101 42. Hunting expeditions 48. Unusual appearing
ghostly figure 50. Without civilizing influences 51. Heartbeat 52. Morning juice 53. Wicket 54. Head louse egg 55. 40th state 56. Pleasing to the eye (Scot.) 58. Nickname for an anorexic 59. Engaged in a game 60. Household god (Roman)
CLUES DOWN
1. Admirer 2. Mouth secretion 3. Afterbirth 4. Initials of “Bullitt” star 5. Family crest 6. Forearm bone 7. Unable to move 8. Loss due to a rule infraction 9. Touchdown 12. Accordingly
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13. Spiritual teacher 17. A bridal mouthpiece 19. Dress up garishly 20. Cleverly avoid 21. S.E. Asia goat antelope 25. Fla. state dessert 29. Popular legume 31. Two-die gambling game 32. Easily annoyed (alt. sp.) 33. Khoikhoin peoples 35. Cyclic 38. Flavor of Newport cigarettes 41. Jamestown was the 1st English 43. Fine meal made from cereal grain 44. Incarnation 45. Norse goddess of the sea 46. Ignores or snubs (slang) 47. Tiny glass bubble 49. Chinese mahogany genus 56. Deepwater Horizon Co. 57. -__, denotes past
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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!
smrwa.org
Forest Stewardship Forest land is important to the overall health of the Chesapeake Bay. Forests provide several layers, from the canopy to the forest floor, that act as filters, improve water quality, reduce sedimentation, remove nutrients, and regulate stream flow during storms. Maryland’s 2.5 million acres of forest, most of it privately owned, cover approximately 42% of its land area. St. Mary’s County’s land area is about 50% forested, and has more than 400 miles of shoreline. Wooded buffers along these shorelines are critical to improving Bay health. Acre for acre, forested lands produced the least amount of runoff and pollution. The County occupies a forest transitional zone, where the dominant tree species vary from oak/ hickory to tulip poplar to sweet gum/red maple and loblolly pine. Forests can be harvested on a sustainable basis for materials, including structural lumber, crates, shelving and furniture, flooring, mulch, and pulp for paper. Forests can, in most cases, provide these products while
Plant a Tree
County residents with questions about woodland stewardship and management, as well as timber harvesting, should contact a certified forester. The State of Maryland maintains a database of private Licensed Professional Foresters (LPFs), who work cooperatively with
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also maintaining and even enhancing wildlife habitat, recreational activities, and soil conservation. Timber harvests are closely monitored by a partnership of agencies, including St. Mary’s Soil Conservation District and St. Mary’s County Department of Land Use and Growth Management.
Go to trees.maryland.gov for information on planting trees. There is a Recommended Tree List for the program Marylanders Plant Trees. There is a $25.00 coupon on the website for purchasing a tree. However, the tree must be on the eligible list of trees. There are 14 small trees, or 29 large trees on the list that is updated periodically.
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the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Forest Service to assist landowners with implementation of timber harvests. Lists of LPFs can be found at the DNR Web site below. Where to get help with… FOREST STEWARDSHIP QUESTIONS • Maryland Dept. of Natural Resources, dnr.maryland.gov/forests/
This is the twenty-eighth in a series of articles that Mary Ann Scott (scottmaryann9@gmail.com) has adapted from From My Backyard to Our Bay in the hopes of increasing awareness of the powerful booklet that could do so much to help the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. Look for the next article in next week’s County Times!
Bay-Wise landscapes minimize negative impacts on our waterways by using smarter lawn management techniques and gardening practices. The University of Maryland Extension Master Gardener Bay-Wise program in St. Mary’s County offers hands-on help with managing your landscape by providing information, a site visit, and landscape certifications. Our yardstick checklist is easy to understand and follow, and our team of trained Master Gardeners can help guide you through it while offering suggestions to improve both the appearance and sustainability of your landscape.
Call Now & Schedule a Visit!
301-475-4120 extension.umd.edu/baywise
Start a Movement in Your Neighborhood…Be the First to be Certified Bay-Wise!
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Calvert County Aging and Disability Resource Center Office on Aging
Senior Centers Benefits Counseling Caregiver Resources and Assistance Insurance Education and Assistance Health and Wellness Programs Volunteer Opportunities Eligibility: Age 18 or Older with a Disability • Age 50 and Over Caregivers for Seniors or Adults with a Disability 450 West Dares Beach Road • Prince Frederick, MD 20678
(410) 535-4606 or (301) 855-1170
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