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Over 660 People Participated in the 30th Anniversary of Relay For Life ALSO INSIDE:
• Chesapeake Beach Council Struggled To Pass General Fund Budget • The 2015 End Hunger Dragon Boat Festival Approaches • Owings Man Indicted on Assault Charges Photo by Frank Marquart
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Commissioners Discuss Future of Architectural Review Committees By Sarah Miller Staff Writer
At the direction of the Calvert Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), Community Planning and Building staff presented possible plans to restructure the seven Architectural Review Committees (ARC) in the county. According to Long Range Planner Jenny Plummer-Welker, the busiest ARCs are in Lusby and Solomons. ARCs are comprised of community members, business owners, and other local stakeholders. “Often, architectural review committees are the first point of contact for new businesses,” Plummer-Welker said.
Commissioner Mike Hart said his concern is that projects go through an ARC, then go through the Planning Commission, dragging out the review process and costing prospective businesses owners time and possible revenue. “We just don’t have the right to waste people’s money,” Hart said. Planning Commission member Bill Glasscock said the planning commission doesn’t typically see a plan unless there’s a problem. In eight years, he’s only seen the planning commission disagree with the ARC three or four times. Glasscock has never been particularly fond of the whole architectural review structure, he said, but it’s beneficial to
Chesapeake Beach Council Struggled To Pass General Fund Budget By Lauren Procopio Staff Writer The Chesapeake Beach town council struggled to pass the general fund budget for fiscal year 2016 during their June 11 council meeting. Despite a five-hour work session aimed at creating a budget for the town, the council meeting lasted over four hours on Thursday evening due to the council members unable to come to a general consensus. During the council meeting, there was a possibility that a general fund budget would not be passed, rendering a government shutdown beginning on July 1. “You win some, you lose some – that’s what the work sessions are for, but I certainly came to this meeting with the intention of voting for the general fund,” Councilman Pat Mahoney said to his fellow council members. The original budget, along with multiple amended budgets, failed to pass, which caused irritation among the government officials and the public. One tactic council members used were abstaining from voting, which immediately kills an ordinance and renders the mayor unable to break a tie vote. “I think it’s interesting to see the dynamics that have emerged tonight. Mr. Krahling clearly seeks to deny me the right to break a tie, that’s obviously what you’re motivation is. So, good for you, you’re doing that,” Mayor Bruce Wahl said. “The two of you [council members Jeff Krahling and Valerie Beaudin] behind my back decided which two were going to do the abstention because I heard the conversation,” Councilman Stewart Cumbo announced during the meeting. Beaudin said she would not vote for an ordinance unless she felt completely comfortable with it and referred to the budget as a contract. “I cannot vote for it, nor will I and I won’t compromise on it,” she said.
The councilwoman’s opinion left some council members feeling as if the five-hour work session was a “waste.” “We didn’t get all we wanted, but everybody got something and it ended with a night of compromise. You probably didn’t have to come Valerie, you could have said, ‘I’m only going to vote for it if it’s my way,’ so I don’t need to waste five hours and we all could have sat around and said, ‘well do we all agree with Valerie’s way and if we agree with Valerie’s way then we can pass a budget.’ It’s about compromise,” Mahoney said. “The budget was cut so dramatically in my opinion…I’m not happy with necessarily the cuts we’ve made, but I have to make a compromise,” Cumbo said. The four-hour council meeting ended with the officials passing a budget; however Cumbo said he was “embarrassed” with how the council behaved. “I’m a little bit embarrassed for us with how we conducted ourselves as government officials,” Cumbo said. “I think that this council is taking this town in the complete reverse of the things that we’ve accomplished over the last 16 years and I’m very, very disappointed in this council,” he said. “I don’t get the whole philosophy of members on this council and the route that you’re taking this town in and I hope the people in this community understand this when it comes time to vote, it’s important who you put in office here,” Cumbo stated. According to the town’s treasurer Laurie Smith, the final general fund budget passed with $3,864,688 for total local sources; $1,010,229 for total federal, county and state sources; $5,524,917 for a grand total of revenues; and $5,524,917 for a grand total of expenditures. According to Wahl, the council did not raise taxes when passing this budget. lauren@somdpublishing.net
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have the community involved and there are ways to make it better. Plummer-Welker presented a number of recommendations, which will be studied furthur and brought back before the
BOCC at a future meeting. For more information, visit www.co.cal. md.us. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
Architectural Review Committee Recommendations for Review
1. Keep all seven ARC’ s in place, but revise procedures so that Staff would conduct the majority of reviews. Staff would determine whether a project should be referred for ARC review, based on architectural review design manual guidelines. This process would be similar to what is currently allowed in Solomons. Also discussed was the option of determining the review procedure in a manner similar to the Category I and Category II site plan process. 2. Develop a design manual for all Town Centers, similar to the Solomons’ manual. 3. Maintain all seven ARC’ s, but combine meeting dates and locations, so that several Committees meet consecutively on the
same date and at the same location. This could reduce Staff travel and preparation time. 4. Conduct meetings using audio/video conferencing so that members unable to attend in person could still participate and meet a quorum. 5. If a quorum cannot be met for a meeting, permit an ARC member from another Town Center to fill a seat for that meeting (act as a substitute or alternate member). 6. Conduct an ARC “pre-review” by having Staff circulate an application when it is submitted; ARC members determine if the application should receive full review at a regular meeting or reviewed by staff.
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The 2015 End Hunger Dragon Boat Festival By Taylor DeVille Contributing Writer When it comes to combining family fun with philanthropy, there may be no better event than the End Hunger In Calvert County Dragon Boat Festival. On Saturday June 20, community members are invited to the North Beach boardwalk to enjoy delicious food and drinks (including wine and beer), craft/ merchandise vendors, and family friendly activities like face painting and kids’
rock climbing, all while watching the competitive dragon boat races. “At its core, the Dragon Boat festival is a fundraiser,” said End Hunger spokesperson and event coordinator Jackie Miller. “We’re trying to make it a fun festival that happens to have races.” The festival is organized by End Hunger in Calvert County, a non-profit organization whose name is their mission. The group “works with individuals to create permanent solutions that help move them from dependency to self-
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fastest time. The festival is free to attend. The night before the festival, at the North Beach Farmers Market, county dignitaries will perform the Dotting of the Eye Ceremony, which the organization’s website describes to be “an ancient tradition that awakens the dragons and officially kicks off the festival.” There will also being a lighting of the lanterns. All are invited to attend. The first race of the 3rd Annual End Hunger Dragon Boat Festival begins at 9 a.m. Saturday, June 20. All teams will race at least twice before the top six teams compete in the finals. The award ceremony will be held at 5 p.m. For more information, visit www.endhungercalvert.org/dragon-festival. contributing@countytimes.net
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Supporting the Arts By Sarah Miller Staff Writer
How do you find new ways to promote the arts while continuing to support existing efforts? This is the challenge facing new Arts Council of Calvert County Executive Director Bob Carpenter at CalvART Gallery in Prince Frederick. Carpenter stepped into his new position on June 1, but he’s not a new face in the organization. He has been involved in CalvART Calvert Arts Council Executive Director, for nine years, serving in various capacities, Bob Carpenter Photos by Sarah Miller including president of the Board of Directors, stepping down when his wife, Pat Carpenter, took the position of executive director until month. her death in 2012. According to Tourism Program Specialist The executive director position is more ad- Joyce Baki, the Department of Economic Deministrative than artistic, Carpenter said. Car- velopment, CalvART, and local artists worked penter will coordinate fundraisers, schedule together to study similar programs, developed schools for monthly student shows in the gal- a list of local galleries to be featured, and crelery, going through applications for arts and ated promotional materials. education grants, and search for new ways to The Patuxent Art Trail features local galpromote the arts in Calvert County. leries of all sized, including CalvART, MedCalvART gives out more than $20,000 in art Gallery, Artworks@7th, and more. The arts and education grants annually, Carpen- Department of Economic Development is ter said. Last year, 24 teachers applied for the also creating a series of itineraries that can be $500 grants, which can pay for materials, field accessed through the Calvert County website. trips, or to bring performers and artists in for One itinerary can guide visitors through the demonstrations. So far this year, CalvART has art trail, Baki said, and itineraries can be cusreceived 44 grant applications. tomized for groups of all sizes. One of the newest projects CalvART has For more information, visit calvartgallery. been involved in is the creation of the Patux- com or choosecalvert.com. ent Arts Trail, which has been developed in conjunction with the Department of Econom- sarahmiller@countytimes.net ic Development and was unveiled just this
League of Women Voters of Maryland Elects Calvert County Residents, John Perryman & Anne Mychalus, to the Board
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Comptroller Peter Franchot presented the 2015 William Donald Schaefer Helping People Awards for St. Mary’s and Calvert Counties on Monday. In Prince Frederick, Comptroller Franchot recognized Guffrie M. Smith Jr., an educator and leader in the Calvert community for more than 30
years. The Comptroller toured the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office and presented a proclamation to thank the officers for their dedicated service and bravery to the county. Submitted by the Office of the Comptroller of Maryland
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Commissioner’s Corner Balance: More Than an Act We’ve heard the phrase ‘balancing act’ representing someone in the middle of two opposite forces as an effort to ensure equal distribution such that both sides get some of the benefit with neither losing the most important items of concern. For many years, consistent with the 4 goals of the Calvert County Comprehensive plan, policies focused upon improving the Quality of Life for all citizens by placing a heavy emphasis on Promoting sustainable development and Preserving the natural, cultural, and historic assets of the county. This effort kept the county largely rural. A third goal was also at the forefront of local policies, namely Providing for safety, health, and education. Even with the resultant slowdown in the housing industry, one can argue that Calvert County is now more residential than rural. Yet, many can easily defend that our county though residential remains largely rural. It also appears that many residential growth control measures that prevented our county from becoming high density, like other Baltimore/Washington jurisdictions also restrained commercial retail growth. This equally important 4th goal of our comprehensive plan, namely Encouraging a Stable and Enduring Economic Base is where more focus is being placed by the commissioners. Previously reported, the current Board of County Commissioners is shifting emphasis slightly to focus more so upon this 4th goal. Comparable to how the State of Maryland is now open for business, Calvert County needs to ensure we increase
economic development within our town centers, or face a future of difficulty in affordability for our residents. Among the Commissioners’ Goals for the county government, several are directly related to this new focus. 1 – Viewing the farm and forestry community more like a business; which they are; 2 – Looking for changes to the Sign Regulations throughout the County; 3 – Seeking alternative sources of revenue that are more creative than current taxes and fees (i.e., advertising for the various businesses on County-owned resources); 4 – Evaluating the various Use Tables that currently restrict the types of businesses that are permitted in areas outside of the Town Centers; 5 – enhancing government offices being more citizen and business friendly/cooperative and find a way to assist, not hinder; and 6 – Developing incentives for housing and commercial development that spur economic development while maintaining the rural character outside of the town centers. Our emphasis on Encouraging a Stable and Enduring Economic Base won’t be done by casting aside the other 3 goals. Every effort will be made to enhance our economic development while maintaining a balance with the other goals. While this will require conducting a balancing act, this effort is no act. Board of CountyCommissioners Vice President Evan K. Slaughenhoupt Jr. (R) 3rd District Representative
Lusby Woman Sentenced for Child Abuse Charge
By Lauren Procopio Staff Writer
A Lusby woman was sentenced on Monday to 10 years, with all but two months suspended, for second-degree child abuse. Holly Marie Taylor, 23, was indicted in February of 2014 on the charges of second-degree child abuse; second-degree assault; and six counts of neglect of a minor. Taylor accepted an Alford Plea agreement, which allowed her to plead guilty to second-degree child abuse without actually admitting guilt in the court’s eyes. The plea agreement, which was made on Dec. 8, 2014, also exempted her from the other remaining charges. According to online records, the abuse took place from Nov. 28, 2013 to Dec. 17, 2013. According to court documents, the Department of Social Services received an anonymous report on Dec. 19, 2013, involving one of Taylor’s stepchildren. According to the charging documents, Taylor left “extensive bruises” on her stepdaughter and also sent her to school
wearing dirty clothing and feces in her undergarments. Charging documents also claimed that Taylor told her other two stepchildren to hold their sister down while Taylor spanked her. According to court documents, the victim in the matter told police she would “get in trouble” for telling them about the abuse. According to court documents, the victim told police “every day I got in trouble, she beats me with the black belt.” According to court documents, during the investigation, Taylor tested positive for Opiates, Oxycodone and Benzodiazepines. According to online records, Taylor is serving her two month sentence at the county detention center, but may be released for medical appointments; Taylor is currently pregnant. The court ordered that Taylor is drug tested upon her return to the detention center, and upon her release, she is on five years of supervised probation, online records confirmed. lauren@somdpublising.net
SHERIFF’S BLOTTER The following information is compiled directly from publicly released police reports.
During the week of June 8 through June 14, deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,297 calls for service throughout the community. Citizens with information on the following crimes or any criminal
activity in Calvert County who wish to report it anonymously can now access the Calvert County Crime Solvers link through the Sheriff’s Office website. Go to http://www.co.cal.md.us/ residents/safety/law/sheriff/ and
Theft Case #15-31336: Someone stole a metal pier ladder from behind a home in the 300 block of Overlook Drive in Prince Frederick on June 8 between 1:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. The ladder is valued at $400. DFC R. Kreps is investigating. Burglary Case #15-31445: On June 9 an employee at Plum Point Middle School in Huntingtown discovered an exterior door to the school open and a small boot print impression on the door. It does not appear that entry into the school was made, however. DFC Kreps is continuing the investigation. Theft of Mail Case #15-31477: A victim in the 11400 block of Baumann Court in Dunkirk advised DFC P. Aurich that on June 9 at 9:50 a.m. she observed an unknown male suspect in a blue vehicle taking the mail from her mailbox. She advised that she had three pieces of outgoing mail in the mailbox, two which contained checks. The investigation continues. Thefts from Vehicles Cases #15-31657 & 31875: Unknown suspect(s) entered an unlocked vehicle on Lady Anne’s Way in Huntingtown between June 9 and 10 and stole a credit card and cash from a purse. The credit card was used at various locations. A second vehicle in the same neighborhood was also entered and a credit card was also taken from within the unlocked vehicle. That credit card was also used in various locations. DFC C. Johnson is investigating both thefts.
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click on the Crime Solvers link to leave an anonymous tip on-line, or call 410-535-2880. Information leading to the arrest and conviction of a suspect could result in a $1,000 reward.
CDS Violation Case#15-31733: On June 10 at 4:14 p.m., Dep. S. Rediker conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on Dares Beach Road near Wilson Road in Prince Frederick. He found the driver, Brandon I. Boekhout, 29, of Lusby, to be in possession of suspected drugs. Boekhout was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana in sufficient quantity to indicate intent to distribute, possession of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia; a glass smoking device. Theft Case #15-31873: An employee of AT&T advised Dep. S. Rediker that 16 batteries were stolen from a tower on Solomons Island Road in Prince Frederick. The theft was discovered on June 11. Each battery is valued at $80. The investigation is continuing. Theft Case #15-31984: On June 11 at 8:00 p.m. Jeanette T. McKinney, 50, of Deale, was arrested by Dep. D. Clark at the Prince Frederick Food Lion and charged with theft after she was caught by a store employee taking items from the store shelves and leaving without paying for them. Destruction of Property Case #15-32054: Sometime between June 9 and 10 someone shot out aand streetadd lightthe nearfacebook an automo-icon tive shop on Pardoe Road in Lusby. Dep. T. Holt is investigating.
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Owings Man Indicted on Assault Charges By Lauren Procopio Staff Writer
suspect was allegedly fighting with his family members when he allegedly obtained a knife and stabbed his mother, Faye Adams. According to charging documents, Detective Homer Rich, of the Sheriff’s Office, responded to the Prince George’s County Hospital to interview the victim, who had bandages on her stomach, left arm and chest. The victim told Rich if her husband and brother were not present to stop the attack, she felt her son would have killed her. The victim’s injuries were listed as serious, but non life-threatening, according to court documents. Adams was originally transported to the county’s detention center following the alleged assault, but he is currently incarcerated at the Prince George’s County Detention Center, online records confirmed.
An Owings man was officially indicted on Tuesday on charges related to the alleged stabbing of his mother in May. Police originally charged Darrell Lee Adams, 38, with 16 separate charges. Adams is currently facing five charges in Circuit Court and he scheduled for a preliminary hearing on June 22 at 8:30 a.m., online records confirmed. According to online records, Adams was indicted on June 15 on the charges of first-degree assault; three counts of second-degree assault; and one count of a dangerous weapon: wear and carry with the intent to injure. The indictment stemmed from the alleged assault that occurred at the suspect’s grandmother’s house, where the suspect lived at the time. According to court documents, the
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Ask any realtor in the county and he will tell you that Calvert’s school system sells more houses than any other of the many local attractions. Then we wonder why our local and state officials are putting our schools in jeopardy. Last week our teachers refused to ratify their proposed new contract. There was no advancement in pay or real benefits for them. Some of them are planning to go to another state to teach; others are merely looking across the river to St. Mary’s County, where teachers have been given a three-step increase to ensure that all of their employees are on the correct step on the salary scale. If this continues, we won’t have to worry about reducing the number of teachers--they will be leaving of their own accord. Calvert’s school system has not always been among the elite in the state--we tend to forget that. In the 1960’s and 70’s, we had to use teacher recruitment agencies to get enough teachers to fully staff our schools. That is not the way to hire the best and the brightest, and our local schools showed that. It was only with the hiring of Dr. Eugene Karol that Calvert’s education system began its ascent to its current position as one of the top two in Maryland. He introduced computer labs in the schools, and insisted that modern techniques in teaching and the newest equipment be
part of our system. It was only during our last administration that major problems arose, and the morale of teachers fell dramatically. They received little in the way of salary advancement, and the workload increased with the introduction of Common Core. Now a new method of observation has many teachers demoralized. We have been through hard times before, and the County Commissioners have come through with more funding for schools than is mandated by the state-required maintenance of effort. Teachers, as well as school support staffs, need to know that all of their hard work is being recognized. Lip service or a pat on the back does not pay the bills, and even a small raise in pay can raise morale-- it shows that someone cares about their welfare. It is time that we help our school system keep its envied position in the state. We need to remain as advocates for our local young people to the County Commissioners, the State of Maryland and our local Board of Education. They need to know that we are not satisfied with reduced funding, laying off of teachers, and a substandard contract being offered to our education professionals.
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that you hope your child has. She is kind. She is fun. She is tolerant. She is encouraging. She is forgiving. She instills in each student, a life long love for learning. I was honored to witness this wonderful teacher guide her students throughout the year. I am reminded of a statement Mrs. Flores made at the beginning of the year: “Our class is like a family. We take care of each other.” If only every child could know this kind of compassion at school. Thank you, Mrs. Flores. Parents, if your child has a wonderful teacher; someone who has made a difference in their lives, please be sure to let them know how much you appreciate them.
fourth nominee. Did the President advise the community of his errors and the ‘un-election’ of new directors and the need to spend hundreds of dollars on a new election? Certainly not! The Drum Point community should know by now that I resigned my position as a Director at the May 5 BOD meeting. The President attempted to immediately fill my vacancy by an appointment for the remainder of the fiscal year. That person is not eligible to be elected nor to serve beyond June 30, 2015 per the bylaws. Again, per the bylaws, and with full knowledge of the BOD, this created a fourth seat on the BOD for the new fiscal year. The first week of June, DP property owners unexpectedly received a ballot in the mail for elections of new directors for the next fiscal year. That ballot erred by instructing property owners that only three seats were open and that they could only vote for three of the four listed candidates. The Nominating Committee and the BOD had over three weeks to prepare and approve a correct ballot for four seats with four candidates. In addition, the adopted BOD voting policy and procedures were not followed – concerning numbered ballots and separate signature blocks. But why issue the ballot at all? Why not accept the slate again by acclamation? The ballots are due by June 23. The General Membership meeting is June 24. The attending property owners must make a motion to accept all four candidates for the four open seats. They cannot simply abide by nor accept the results of the flawed and manipulated election procedure nor of the invalid mail ballot. By eliminating the fourth candidate, the President will undoubtedly try to invoke his sole prerogative of naming his own choice to that seat. It certainly will not be the name of the unlucky fourth place candidate!
As the school year draws to an end, I am certain many parents are searching for that perfect gift for their child’s teacher. A sincere “Thank You” goes a long way. So many teachers go above and beyond, every day, to give our children the best education possible. As a classroom volunteer, I know how hard our teachers work each day. Many stay after, planning the next week’s lesson, making copies, and displaying their students’ works on bulletin boards. I thought it would be fitting to recognize the many amazing teachers here in Calvert County. Your efforts do not go unnoticed. We support you and appreciate all that you do for our children. Our daughter was blessed to have Mrs. Jaime Flores for her fourth grade teacher at Windy Hill Elementary School. Mrs. Flores has been a positive influence in our daughter’s education from day one. She is one of those teachers
I am totally disappointed about the process for the June DPPOA elections for new Directors. For the reasons below, it misrepresents the correct procedures and may cross lines of legality. Certainly it abuses the intent of open elections and violates the DPPOA Bylaws and voting procedures. The ballot instructions to the property owners were invalid! There are actually four seats open; 3 three year terms and the remaining two years of my term to be filled. The election process is being prejudiced and manipulated by the BOD to produce results they favor. This should be challenged immediately by all concerned candidates and the property owners. Do not let DPPOA fall further into a condition of disreputable land deceptive leadership. The abuse began in February when the nominating committee (NC) was canvassing for nominees. At that time an officer of the Board of Directors instructed that the committee NOT make nor accept the nomination of a certain property owner! Subsequently, that name was not on the slate forwarded to the BOD as a candidate for office at the March general membership meeting. As a long term leader of this community, I will not tolerate a legacy of denying any property owner the right to run for DPPOA office. That right belongs to the property owners only! At the March general membership meeting the DPPOA President further violated DPPOA bylaws and even Robert’s Rules by rejecting a valid nomination from the floor. He attested to his research and personal knowledge of the rules. The President continued in error by conducting a ‘vote by acclamation’ for the presented slate of three candidates. Did the property owners think the elections closed for 2015? Did the candidates? Certainly! However, weeks later the President advised the BOD that his errors were made and that a mailed paper ballot would need to be issued to include the abused
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“I Always Say You Find a Lucky Person Who Hasn’t Been Touched By Cancer”
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- Community Manager for Relay For Life Nancy Miller
By Lauren Procopio Staff Writer Relay For Life celebrated its 30th anniversary on Saturday and welcomed over 660 people to the Calvert County Fairgrounds in Barstow. The event received cancer survivors and those still going through their cancer battle, as well as family and friends who offered support. For some, this was their first Relay For Life. Lorraine Kerr, who was diagnosed with breast cancer in March, was a firsttime participant in Relay For Life. “I’m going to do the best I can today,” she said. Kerr has stage-three HER2+ breast cancer and is scheduled to finish her final chemotherapy treatment on June 24; after recovering for six weeks, she will have a double mastectomy. Kerr said after she recovers from the operation, she would then have reconstructive surgery. Kerr said she gained about 30 pounds during her treatment and began to lose her hair and decided to have it shaved by
a friend. “It’s hard with all the side-effects,” she stated. The event also saw many cancer survivors, who wore purple shirts and sashes. Connie Kitching is a breast cancer survivor and was also a first-time participant in Relay For Life; Kitching was the reason Erika Westover, a fellow cancer survivor, came to the event. Westover was diagnosed in 2012 with colon cancer, but has since beaten the disease. Community Manager for Relay For Life Nancy Miller said a great attribute about the event is its ability to bring a community together. “The nice thing about Relay For Life is that it brings together people from all walks of life and we’re all in this for the same goal and that’s what’s great about it. You might have a totally different opinion about everything else in life, but everybody wants to put an end to cancer,” she said. In honor of the 30th anniversary, the normal $10 registration fee was waived, which Miller said made it difficult to know an exact number of participants. “When we had a $10 registration fee it was pretty easy to tell how many people were going to show up. We did have 660 registered online – we heard a lot of people didn’t registered because they
cer about 24 years ago and she had participated in one of the American Cancer Society programs, ‘Look Good, Feel Better.’ …I know the difference they do make in people’s lives, so it’s something I always wanted to help promote because I shouldn’t have lost my big sister,” she said. Miller said she has always been in nonprofit organizations, but said this organization felt “closer to home.” “It’s touched my family a lot. It’s important to me to do something about [it] instead of being upset about it.” Despite a large amount of community support, Miller said fundraising has decreased since the county’s inception of Relay for Life five years ago. Miller said the decrease in fundraising could be contributed to the increase amount of organizations that are aimed at raising money for a specific type of cancer. “We have programs for all cancer patients so I think that has made a difference, where [if] people had breast cancer – you want to give to an organization that says, ‘breast cancer research.’” Miller said the total amount of money raised would be in at the end of August and said she expected about $200,000. According to the Relay For Life’s website, so far the nonprofit has raised
“The nice thing about Relay For Life is that it brings together people from all walks of life and we’re all in this for the same goal and that’s what’s great about it. You might have a totally different opinion about everything else in life, but everybody wants to put an end to cancer,” Community Manager for Relay For Life Nancy Miller said.
thought it was free [then] it didn’t matter if they registered. We probably had at least 800 people show up, if not more,” she said. Miller, who has been with the organization for about two and a half years, said she joined because cancer has “touched [her] family a lot.” “I had a sister who passed from can-
$121,726.24. “The goal is to raise money throughout the year – the event itself is just a celebration of all that, so not as much money is raised at the event, as is leading up to the event,” she explained. Miller commented on how a majority of people do not correlate Relay for Life with the American Cancer Society.
Photos by Frank Marquart
Lorraine Kerr Photo by Lauren Procopio
“A lot of people have heard of Relay For Life, but not many people put American Cancer Society and Relay for Life together. A lot of people think it’s a run – it’s not a run, it’s a walk. So that’s something we’re working on – getting that branding together,” she explained. The American Cancer Society has been around for 100 years, and according to Miller, it has been apart of every major cancer breakthrough and has funded more cancer research than any other nonprofit organization. “I always say you find a lucky person who hasn’t been touched by cancer.” For more information on volunteering for next year’s Relay For Life, you can call 1-800-224-2345, or contact Nancy Miller directly at, Nancy.Miller@cancer.org or at 512-490-8764. lauren@somdpublishing.net
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The Calvert County Times runs complimentary obituaries as submitted by funeral homes and readers. We run them in the order we receive them. Any submissions that come to news@countytimes.net after noon on Mondays may run in the following week’s edition.
Ronald Steven Windsor, 65 Ronald Steven Windsor of Dunkirk, Md., formerly of Accokeek, Md., passed away on Monday, June 1 at the age of 65. He was born in Washington on August 16, 1949 to Edith (Finch) and Raymond Windsor. Ronald served in the U. S. Army from Nov., 1968 to Oct., 1972. He retired from the Bureau of Engraving and Printing with over 30 years of service. He was a member of and served as Vice President of the Plate Printers Union. Upon retirement, Ronald moved to Myrtle Beach, S.C. for seven years. He moved to back to the Anne Arundel County area six months ago. Ronald enjoyed a variety of hobbies, which included playing his guitar and writing songs, playing golf, going to the beach and watching movies…especially old westerns. He was the beloved husband of the late Patricia Ann (Hibbs) Windsor and the loving father of Ronald Steven Windsor II and Shannon Marie Windsor. He was the grandfather of Frankie and Dominic and the brother of Karen Townsend, Bobby and Ray Windsor and the late Billy Windsor. A visitation and Funeral Service was held at Lee Funeral Home Calvert, Pa., Owings, Md., with burial at the Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, Md.
Bessie Mae Schmidt, 77 Bessie Mae Schmidt, age 77, of Chesapeake Beach, Md. passed away June 9 at Washington Hospital Center. She was born Feb. 4, 1938 in Cumberland, Md. to Silas and Effie Nield. She was raised in Cumberland and graduated from Ft. Hill High School. Bessie moved to the Washington area and was employed as a purchasing agent with the Department of the Navy until retiring. On April 18, 1992 she married Carroll Eugene “Gene” Schmidt in Holland Point, Md. After their marriage they resided in Chesapeake Beach.
Bessie enjoyed watching Fox News and Baltimore Ravens football. She also enjoyed looking after the neighbor’s children Amanda and Briana. She was preceded in death by her husband Gene on Oct. 20, 2012 and a son Jerry Browne. Surviving are children Toni Shinski and Scott Browne of Chesapeake Beach, Md.; step children Joy Pauley and her husband Mike of Lusby, Md., Dawn Sando of Roanoke Rapids, N.C. and Bryan Schmidt of Laurel, Md.; grandchildren Kimberly Pauley of Lusby, Md., Bryan Schmidt, Jr and Alexis Schmidt of Laurel, Md.; brother William Nield of Beaver Falls, Pa. and sister Delores Barnhart of Albuquerque, N.M. Friends may call on Thursday, June 18 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., 8325 Mt. Harmony Lane, Owings, Md. To leave a condolence, visit www.RauschFuneralHomes.com
Gladys Ann (Connelly) Wood, 93 Gladys Ann (Connelly) Wood, 93 of Leonardtown, Md., passed away June 12 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown. She was the daughter of the late William Ford Connelly and Della Reed Connelly. Born on February 28, 1922, she was one of 13 children. She was preceded in death by her husband George “Chip” Wood to whom she was married for 64 years. She was also preceded in death by several brothers, sisters and 1 grandson. She is survived by her children, Mearl “Gene” Wood (Karen) of Hollywood, Patricia “Patsy” Burger of Lexington Park, and George “Ron” Wood (Gail) of Hollywood, her sister Jeanette Dakis of Leonardtown, and her brother, Joe Connelly of Hughesville, Md. Five grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and a greatgreat-grandchild due in August. “Nanny” had a special bond with her youngest grandchild, Natalie Wood, who helped care for her tirelessly throughout her illness. Gladyswas mainly a homemaker , where she worked hard to raise her children and care for her family. In her
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early years she was a teacher and substitute at various schools in St. Mary’s County, this was a source of great pride and enjoyment for her and her students. Many of whom still remember her. She also enjoyed writing poetry. Later in life she was content to simply stay home and relax in the home she and Chip had worked so hard to attain. One of her greatest joys was sitting with family and friends on her front porch which had a view of Breton Bay. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, June 16 from 10 to 11 a.m. in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, Md. where a Funeral Service will follow at 11 a.m. with Deacon Ammon Ripple officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens on Tuesday, June 16. Pallbearers will be; David Wood, Donnie Litten, Tony Wolfe, Sean Gomez, Russell Dean and Bronson Sweeney. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s County, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, Md. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A.
Clyde Thomas “Bill “ Bentley, 79 Clyde Thomas “Bill “Bentley, 79, of Hollywood, Md. died June 12 at his residence with his family by his side. He was born March 15, 1936 in Greenville, SC. He was the son of the late Clyde Bentley and Mary “Beam” Bentley. Bill is also preceded in death by his sister the late Emily Williams of Easley, SC. He enlisted into the United States Navy in 1955. No one knew he was a former Navy Seal until he retired from the civil service where it was formally announced. On his birthday, March 15, 1958, while still in the Navy, he married the love of his life-the late Gloria Jean Lettau (Bentley), from Ridge, Md. They had 54 wonderful years together before she preceded him in death on October 23, 2012. He worked for the Civil Service from 1974 to 1991. He then went to work for Eagle Systems until he retired in 2009 when he tried to enjoy his
“Golden years” or “Rusty years” as he put it. His passion, priorities and dedication were to his family above all, but Bill shared another passion “the other love of his life” his favorite sports of baseball and softball. Bill served as vice-president of the St. Mary’s County Slow-Pitch Softball League in the 1970’s and 1980’s along- side “Kenny” Dement president of the league. His roles of participation in the league included; player, coach, manager and umpire. He was elected in the St. Mary’s County Hall of Fame, along with Maryland Slow-Pitch Softball Hall of Fame. In 2001 he won the Senior Softball World Championship in Las Vegas, Nevada, with the Lazerz Helwigs. HE was named the MVP (Most Valuable Player) of that World Championship. Bill had a knack for making people laugh. He also said: “He’d never met a stranger”. Bill is survived by his six children: Clyde “Tommy” Bentley, Jr. of Lexington Park, Md. Timothy W. Bentley (Irene) of Mechanicsville, Md., Tina M. Heisner (Bob) of Hollywood, Md., William “Billy” Bentley (Kim) of Hollywood, Md., Barbara J. Lising (Raymon) of Middleburg, FL, Mary E. Ortiz (Santiago) of San Diego, CA. He had 11 grandchildren: David Bentley, Ashley Bentley, Timothy Bentley, Jr., Jessica Bentley, Mary Bentley, Shannon Moler, Rhonda Clark, Ricky Townsend, Jr., Ray Hayes, William “Cody” Bentley, and Thomas Santiago Ortiz, seven greatgrandchildren: Jayden, Taylor, Tyler, Jade, Rickey, III, Shawn and Ivan, and also his lady friend Marylou Shorter of Redgate, Md. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, June 17, from 10 – 11 a.m. in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, Md. A Funeral Service will follow in the Funeral Home Chapel at 11 a.m. with Rev. Wiliam McClean officiating. Interment will be private. Contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s P.O. Box 625 Leonardtown, Md. 20650.
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Education
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Thursday, June 18, 2015
Full STEAM Ahead!
with Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center
Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center in Solomons, Maryland, is injecting creativity and fun into STEM by adding Art, and turning Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math into STEAM. Encourage your young children to explore science, technology, engineering, art, & math, and get them STEAMing at Annmarie Sculpture Garden. Each session runs from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the artLAB located in the Murray Arts Building at Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center. The program is specifically designed for toddlers, preschoolers and their accompanying adults. Admission is free! Preschool children and their caretakers are invited to visit the artLAB at Annmarie Garden for hands-on investigations and challenges! Each session will help children explore, observe, ask questions, and make predictions about the world around them as they create and play. Everyone will investigate a variety of concepts in STEAM–science, technology, engineering, art, and math! Join us for these fun and imaginative sessions that will get your child excited about learning. Perfect for toddlers and preschoolers. No registration is required-just drop in. This program was made possible by a Grow up Great grant from: PNC Bank
Schedule July 12 Beautiful Butterflies August 9 Wonderful Water October 11 Monster Math November 8 Crazy for Chemistry Bringing a large play group or Moms’ club? Please email programs@annmariegarden.org so we can better accommodate your group. This program was made possible by a Grow up Great grant from: PNC Bank About Annmarie Garden An affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, Annmarie Garden is located in scenic Solomons, Maryland, on the Chesapeake Bay. The sculpture garden features a walking path that meanders through the forest past permanent and loaned sculpture, including more than 35 works of art on loan from the Smithsonian Institution and the National Gallery of Art. Annmarie Garden also presents a variety of award-winning
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special events, gallery shows, and engaging public art programs. Annmarie Garden’s Studio School offers creative classes for all ages and abilities taught by a talented faculty. Annmarie Garden is conveniently
located just off Route 2-4, on Dowell Road in Solomons, Md.; open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily; the Murray Arts Building and Gift Shop are open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. To learn more, visit www.annmariegarden.org.
CCPS to Cut 75 Positions By Sarah Miller Staff Writer The Calvert Board of County Commissioners passed their budget without putting in additional funding to Calvert County Public Schools (CCPS). During their June 11 meeting, the Board of Education (BOE) passed their budget and discussed the rami-
fications of the lower-than-expected funding level. In total, 75 positions will be cut from CCPS, said BOE President Tracy McGuire. The positions to be cut include principals and supervisors, according to CCPS Superintendent Daniel Curry. Some cuts can be made through attrition, by not filling positions vacated by retirees and staff taking
positions in other locations. Also during the meeting, the BOE discussed the 2016-2017 school calendar, which was developed by a board comprised of teachers, administrators, parents, and volunteers. The calendar was built from the ground up, Curry said. The school year would start on the last day of August, and it is designed
to accommodate a surplus of snowdays without having to tack them on to the end of the school year. For more information, visit www.calvertnet.k12.md.us. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
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CCPS Says Goodbye to Retirees By Sarah Miller Staff Writer
Calvert County Public Schools (CCPS) held a dinner for all outgoing retirees at the Rod and Reel in Chesapeake Beach on June 11. The retirees had a combined 1,378 hours of service to CCPS, according to Human Resources Director Victoria Karol. Plum Point Elementary School teacher Deborah Smith retired after 39 years in the classroom. The biggest change was in the technology, she said, with the amount in the classroom going “from none to lots.”
Huntingtown High School Especial Education Instructional Assistant Mimi Sebian has been with CCPS for 12 years, and for her leaving the school is bittersweet. “I’ll miss them,” she said. “I’ll miss the teachers, the staff, and the kids.” In her retirement, Sebian plans to paint, do projects around the house and visit her grandchildren. Superintendent Daniel Curry wished the retirees luck in their future endeavors. “I hope you have the opportunity to travel, to visit your grandchildren, or to do nothing if that’s what you want to do,” Curry said. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
Alan Lander and Mimi Sebian celebrate Mimi’s retirement.
Deborah and Bill Smith prepare for retirement. Photos by Sarah Miller
CCPS Retirees Christine Allen Calvert Middle School
R. Barry Gray Calvert High School
Roxanna Miller Plum Point Middle School
Kathleen Smialek Simone Special Education Department
Linda Joy Bannister Special Education Department
Louise Gross Patuxent High School
Alta Mitchell Student Services Department
Deborah Smith Plum Point Elementary School
Jo Deann Bowen Patuxent High School
Carol Hall Mill Creek Middle School
Rindy Montgomery Patuxent Appeal Campus
Sharon Smith Plum Point Elementary School
Elaine Bradley Career and Technology Academy
Bridgette Harris Plum Point Middle School
Palemia K. Moore Northern High School
John Stange School Facilities Department
Ysedria Brooks Calvert Elementary School
Josephine Harris St. Leonard Elementary School
Denise Munn Mill Creek Middle School
Lisa Tettimer Student Services Department
Archer Brown, Sr. School Facilities Department
Sylvester Harris Patuxent High School
Elizabeth Navarro Beach Elementary School
Evonne Thompson Southern Middle School
Phyllis Buckmaster Plum Point Elementary School
Mary Herath Instruction Department
Renee Neff Mill Creek Middle School
Kim Todd Mt. Harmony Elementary School
Deborah Celeste Huntingtown Elementary School
Nancy Highsmith Administration Department
Kaye Oliver Calvert High School
Elizabeth Towle Northern High School
Lynn Cox Plum Point Middle School
Darlene Holland Dowell Elementary School
Dennis Pardoe School Facilities Department
Sherry Shajuan Towns Beach Elementary School
John Dalton Beach Elementary School
Frederick Holland Sunderland Elementary School
Jaculin Peel Mutual Elementary School
Patricia Travis Plum Point Middle School
Patricia Deal Mt. Harmony Elementary School
Williemar Janey Transportation Department
Wonda Philyaw Patuxent High School
Terry Terfry Southern Middle School
Donald Draper Plum Point Middle School
Helen Johnston Calvert Middle School
Patti Prohaska Beach Elementary School
Harold Tyler Mt. Harmony Elementary School
Margaret Edgington Beach Elementary School
Sharon Kenny Barstow Elementary School
Barbara Redgate Patuxent High School
Valerie Weems-Garber Mt. Harmony Elementary School
Arlene Elam Student Services Department
Cheryl Kent Mt. Harmony Elementary School
Melissa Rottman Calvert Elementary School
Dorothy Wenzel Patuxent High School
Janice Ellis Special Education Department
Ronald Long Windy Hill Middle School
Deborah Russ Calvert Education Association
Wilson White Huntingtown High School
Myra Esch Human Resources Department
Debra Makowski Barstow Elementary School
Joy Schibblehut Beach Elementary School
Leroy Wills, Sr. Huntingtown High School
W. Carl Fenwick Calvert High School
Carol McCarter Patuxent High School
John Woodward, Jr School Facilities Department
Donald Gantt Windy Hill Elementary School
Linda McKay Calvert Middle School
Edgar Seabolt Northern Middle and Windy Middle schools
Lynn Gauthier Plum Point Middle School
Mary McKeon Career and Technology Academy
Mimi Sebian Huntingtown High School Christine Sharp Mutual Elementary School
Suzanne Zimmerman Northern High School
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Senator Bernie Fowler Celebrates Annual Patuxent River Wade-In
Photo by Taylor DeVille
By Taylor DeVille Contributing Writer On June 14, Maryland residents joined former Sen. Bernie Fowler and other dignitaries in the 28th annual Patuxent River Wade-In. In the 1950s, Sen. Fowler was able to stand chest-deep in the Patuxent River and see clearly all the way down to his feet. He began the “wade-in” in 1988 to observe
whether or not he could still see his feet in the water, using a pair of white sneakers to conduct what’s been dubbed the “Sneaker Index”. The Wade-In has become a symbolic event to promote the preservation of Maryland’s precious water resources. This year, Sen. Fowler’s shoes were visible until they reached a depth of 20 inches—down three inches since last year. contributing@countytimes.net
Thursday, June 18, 2015
Sharkfest Returns Bigger And Better Than Ever!
Saturday, July 11 at the Calvert Marine Museum
SHARKFEST! returns to the Calvert Marine Museum, bigger and better than ever, Saturday, July 11. Join us from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. for one of the museum’s most popular events. Regular museum admission applies; CMM members are free. Sharks are one of the world’s most fascinating creatures and SHARKFEST is a chance to learn more about them. Live sharks will be featured in the Corbin Pavilion, along with sturgeon from NRG Energy – The Chalk Point Generating Station. The museum will be full of hands-on opportunities to explore the diversity of sharks and their remarkable history on planet Earth. Learn fascinating ‘sharktoids’, examine evidence of prehistoric sharks, paint a shark mural, make a shark craft, get your face painted ($5 fee), play the Shark Game Show, and take your picture in the life-size jaws of a Megalodon shark.
Celebrating their 10th year of entertaining tens of thousands of fans throughout the country, Rocknoceros will perform original rock music for children. Enjoy performances at 11:00 a.m. and 2 p.m., sponsored by the PNC Foundation. The award winning Museum Store will be stocked full with new “shark” items arriving daily. Enter your name in a drawing to win baseball tickets to the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs vs. Camden Riversharks on Friday, July 17. Boomerangs Original Ribs and Maggie Moo’s will be on site, along with the CMM Volunteer Council selling snacks. Complimentary museum passes will not be honored and strollers are not allowed in the museum for SHARKFEST. For more information, visit www.calvertmarinemuseum.com.
Friendship Methodist Prepares to Welcome New Pastor
On Sunday July 5, Friendship United Methodist Church (FUMC) will celebrate another exciting milestone as Rev. Wayne Chung delivers his first sermon as the popular church’s new pastor. Rev. Chung comes to Friendship from years serving at Lansdowne UMC near Baltimore. Pastor Wayne holds degrees from Korea and the Univ. of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. In addition to his pastorate at Lansdowne, he also served as Chaplain at Asbury Methodist Village in Maryland. Rev. Chung has been married to Esther for 35 years. Daughter Haniee (33) is a surgeon in St. Louis, MO, and son Jim (28) is an Arlington Va., police officer. Real head of the household is Tank, the Shih Tzu.
Pastor Wayne takes over as Senior Pastor at FUMC, replacing Rev. Byron E. Brought who led the church for 10 years, including a multimillion dollar building and renovation project and steady growth. Brought becomes the pastor at Belair UMC. Founded in 1785, the FUMC congregation is known as the area’s newest old church and the oldest new church. Half of the church’s members are from Anne Arundel, half from Calvert. Sunday services are at 8:30 and 11a.m., followed by a social and snack time. Friendship Methodist is one block east of Friendship Circle on Route 2; 1-1/3 miles north of the traffic light at Routes 2 and 260 in Owings. Learn more by calling 410-2577133, emailing bsuedean@comcast.net, or visiting Friendship UMC.
Legislatively Mandated Transit Fare Increase to Go into Effect June 25
The Maryland Department of Transportation’s Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) today announced that transit fares will increase on June 25. The legislatively mandated increase will occur prior to the July 1, 2015, deadline for implementing the new fares adjusted for inflation, as required by the General Assembly. The fare increase was mandated by the passage of the 2013 law and requires MTA to adjust fares for core services, which includes Local Bus, Light Rail, Metro Subway and Mobility/Paratransit, every two years and for Commuter Bus and MARC Train every five years. As outlined in the law, the increase in core service fares (single-trip full fare) is based on the increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) during the past two years, rounded to the nearest dime. Fares for Commuter Bus and MARC Train will increase by the rise in the CPI during the last five years, rounded
to the nearest dollar. Commuter Bus fares will increase from 25 cents to $1.25 depending on the distance people travel. The new multi-use fares (Day, Weekly and Monthly Passes) also will increase using the new base fare for the calculation. For a complete list of fare changes, please visit mta.maryland.gov/new-fare-pricing. For the latest information on MTA service, passengers are urged to check the MTA website at www.mta.maryland.gov. Customers also can call the MTA Transit Information Contact Center Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. at 410-539-5000 or TTY 410-539-3497. To sign up for email alerts about service modifications go to www.mta.maryland.gov/enotifications. Visit MTA’s Facebook page at www.facebook. com/mtamaryland or Twitter feed at twitter. com/mtamaryland for more sources of updated information.
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The 11th annual Southern Maryland Invitational Livestock Expo (SMILE) for Southern Maryland youth will take place on June 19 through June 21 at the St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds in Leonardtown, Maryland. The three-day event is open to youth ages 8 to 21 years from the entire region of Southern Maryland, including Anne Arundel, Prince George’s, Calvert, Charles, St. Mary’s counties and other counties by invitation. A unique blend of competition, education and fun the SMILE show provides a rare opportunity for youth interested in agriculture to socialize, learn and compete with others who share the same interests. Competition classes include fitting and showing and market and breeding divisions for domestic livestock species of beef and dairy cows, pigs, sheep, goats, rabbits and cavies (guinea pigs). SMILE show judges take extra time to mentor and share their expertise with youth participants. Informal games, workshops and other group activities after the day’s competitions encourage camara-
derie, teamwork and help build self-confidence. “It’s great to see these young people working together, learning together and having fun,” commented Jay Farrell, show chairman, “there’s no other show quite like it.” The fairground, barns and show rings will be open to the general public throughout the weekend to visit the animals and watch SMILE activities and competitions. There is no charge for general admission. To see the full show schedule visit the SMILE website at: www.SMILE-INC.org. SMILE is organized by SMILE committee members and the collaborative efforts of dedicated volunteers, and is sponsored by the Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission (SMADC), the St. Mary’s County Fair Board, county Farm Bureaus and others. Press release submitted by the Southern Maryland Agricultural Development
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SMECO Hosts Annual Bike Ride
SMECO 75 Bike Ride Raises $20,000 for Local Shelters
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Senior Citizen News Newsletter Subscription Renewal
Get The Connection mailed to you for a fee of $12/year. Make checks payable to the Calvert County Treasurer and mail to 450 West Dares Beach Road, Prince Frederick, Md., 20678. It is also available on-line at www.co.cal.md.us (click on Services, then Office on Aging), or it can be e-mailed to you by calling Calvert Pines Senior Center at 410-535-4606 or 301-855-1170 and providing us with your e-mail address.
Calvert Meals on Wheels (CMOW) Needs Volunteers
CMOW is looking for volunteer drivers and route coordinators for the home delivered meal program. Contact Bob Robertson at 410-271-1274.
Get Fit in Our Fitness Rooms
All three senior centers have a fitness room with various equipment available for use by persons aged 50+. An orientation is required before use. Contact any of the three centers for more information: Calvert Pines, 410-535-4606 or 301-855-1170; North Beach, 410-257-2549; Southern Pines, 410-586-2748.
Upcoming Trips
Enjoy Christmas in July with a Ceramics Shopping Trip to the Country Style Ceramics Shop in Colonial Beach, Va., 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. Only six slots left.
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cyclists who participated, and thanks to the team effort and the support that our volunteers provided, cyclists passed on many compliments about the ride.” Cotton added, “We are especially grateful to business partners who participate by donating resources to help make the SMECO 75 Bike Ride a successful fundraiser. Major contributors include ICF International, Penn Line, Infor, J.M Tennyson Constuction, Origin, Adams, Jenkins and Cheatham, CGI, Cigna Health, iFactor Consulting, New River Electric Corporation, Oracle Utilities, ProForma Johnston and Associates, Prudential, Stantec, The Meltzer Group, Barbara Ives, Booth and Associates, Cerner, EnergyHub, Good Earth Natural Foods, Integrand Information Systems, M.D. Henry Company, Manis Canning And Associates, Opower, Utilitec, and VFP, and we thank them for their contributions.”
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Bring your musical instrument and join in on the Music Jam Session, Wednesday, June 24, 12:30 p.m. A presentation by Dr. Hawit about skin cancer will be held, Thursday, June 25, 11 a.m.
Southern Pines Senior Center (SPSC)
A Profile: Harriett Beecher Stowe will be presented, Tuesday, June 23, 11 a.m. Learn about this American abolitionist and author. Come to the Calvert Dermatology presentation, Wednesday, June 24, 1 p.m. Dr. Faris Hawit will provide information on overall skin health and treatment of various skin ailments.
Eating Together Menu
Lunches are served to seniors, aged 60-plus, and their spouses through Title IIIC of the Older Americans Act. Suggested donation is $3. To make or cancel a reservation call: Calvert Pines Senior Center at 410-535-4606 or 301-855-1170, North Beach Senior Center at 410-257-2549, or Southern Pines Senior Center at 410-586-2748. Monday, June 22 Roast Beef with Gravy, Lyonnaise Potatoes, Steamed Cabbage, Dinner Roll, Cake with Strawberry Sauce
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) employees hosted their fourth annual bike ride on June 6. Three bike routes of 29, 50, and 75 miles started at the Co-op’s headquarters in Hughesville and went as far as Colton’s Point in St. Mary’s County. Profits from the bike ride will be donated to three local shelters: Safe Harbor in Calvert County; Lifestyles of Maryland, Martha’s Place Transitional Home, in Charles County; and Wrapping Arms Round Many (WARM) in St. Mary’s County. “One after another, participants in this year’s event complimented our volunteers, the organization, the food at the rest stops, and the lunch,” said Austin J. Slater, Jr., SMECO president and CEO. “Thanks to SMECO’s volunteer employees, who make the event enjoyable, our annual bike ride has become very popular.” Last year, SMECO employees raised $36,470 through the bike ride held in June and a charity golf tournament held in October. The events are supported by a group of volunteers, vendors, and the SMECO executive team. The Co-op selects a different organization each year to benefit from the fundraising events. Natalie Cotton, SMECO’s community and public affairs director, added, “Our fourth annual bike ride was a great success. Proceeds for the shelters will total more than $20,000. We had 470
Enjoy a morning of create! Bingo with prizes, Monday, June 22, 10:30 a.m. Calvert Pines Senior Council is accepting donations of new and gently used items for their yard sales. Donations can be dropped off at Calvert Pines Senior Center, 450 W. Dares Beach Rd., Prince Frederick. No books or clothing. For information, call 410-5354606 or 301-855-1170.
Tuesday, June 23 Mexican Chicken, Mexican Corn, Carrots, Whole Wheat Bread, Applesauce Wednesday, June 24 Seafood Salad, Tuscan Bean Soup, Vegetable Pasta Salad,
Whole Wheat Bun, Mandarin Oranges Thursday, June 25 Meatloaf with Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Oriental Salad, Pickled Beets, Wheat Bread, Peaches Friday, June 26 Stuffed Pepper, Mashed Potatoes, Whole Wheat Bread, Pineapple Chunks
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Dress Your Best for Less By Emily Charles Contributing Writer “To quote a customer, ‘With a store like this around, there’s no reason why people can’t dress nicely and affordably and provide for their children’s sports needs,’” said Diane Karkosh, owner of Turn Around Consignments in Deale. Karkosh took over the business in 2014, and with the help of business partner Elizabeth Orff, has turned Turn Around Consignments into a successful business. Together, the two run two businesses from one store, Karkosh managing Turn Around Consignments and Orff managing Turn Around Sports. The result is a shop filled with items to satisfy nearly all community needs, supplying everything from clothes to skis at affordable prices.
“We are looking to be able to help the community by supplying families with clothes and items for work and play and for basic needs, so people don’t have to run to Annapolis for everything,” Karkosh said. “It’s economical for families to shop here; time and money are saved. We want to be convenient for families to meet their needs locally. I firmly believe that consignment is the way of the future.” “We want to help families afford the things their children want to do,” Orff added. Karkosh and Orff have high hopes for the shop’s future as it continues to grow. “We want to grow, to take on new vendors,” Karkosh said. “I would like to be able to provide new items as well as used [items],” Orff said. She added that the shop would like to be able to support and sponsor local el-
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ementary schools and their events. Currently, Turn Around Consignments and Turn Around Sports host their own events to aid the community. These include a seasonal clothing clearance, generally held in August and an All You Can Wear Buffet sale, at which customers pay a set price and can then take home as many clothes as they are able to fit on their body. In addition, the store has a clearance rack of items priced at or above $2 and a ticket color is always discounted, according to Karkosh. Turn Around Consignments and Turn Around Sports are entirely dedicated to their clientele, and look forward to expanding their relationships with the community. Whether you’re looking for a birthday gift or an outfit to wear, Turn Around Consignments and Turn Around Sports will do their best to provide it. For more information about Turn Around Consignments or Turn Around Sports, call 410-867-8676 or visit www.turnaroundconsignments.biz. Also, look for the business on Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter and Yelp! contributing@countytimes.net
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June 19-20: IHRA Nitro Jam at Maryland International Raceway
The IHRA Nitro Jam Drag Racing Series is headed to the East Coast again, this time to Maryland International Raceway on June 19-20 for the annual President’s Cup Nationals. The quarter-mile-only drag racing series featuring five pro classes has been developing some interesting story lines since the Summer Nationals concluded in Cordova, Ill., on May 31. New points leaders: With his Cordova Summer Nationals victory, Ruben Tetsoshvili also has jumped to the top of the Crower Pro Mod points battle. Summer Nationals Nitro Harley runner-up Randal Andras has taken the points lead from Jay Turner. Undefeated: Mike McIntire has entered four of the five IHRA Nitro Jam events held so far in 2015 and has won them all. McIntire’s “McAttack!” Camaro also has set three new IHRA records in the AMSOIL Nitro Funny Car Presented by Aeromotive class. Numbers: The Cordova Nitro Jam also boasted a season-high AMSOIL Nitro Funny Car entry list of 14 cars. The President’s Cup Nationals’ Crower Pro Mod entry list stands at eight so far (Ruben Tetsoshvili, Dina Parise, George Williams, Bill Lutz, Chuck Mohn, Vinny Budano, Billy Harper and Robert Patrick). The IHRA and MDIR are looking forward to potentially hosting the largest pro mod field of the new season with new entries adding their name to the list every day! New faces in the winner’s circle: Tii Tharpe won his very first Nitro Harley race at Cordova, while Ruben Tetsoshvili scored
his first IHRA Nitro Jam win in the Crower Pro Mod final. There are no repeat winners this year in three Crower Pro Mod races since the class was reinstated at the Bradenton, Fla., event in April. Halfway: The President’s Cup Nationals at MDIR is the sixth race on the 2015 IHRA Nitro Jam schedule and will mark the halfway point of the season. Two rounds of Nitro Jam qualifying will take place on Friday, June 19. Final qualifying and eliminations are scheduled for Saturday, June 20. Pre-race ceremonies on Friday begin at 6:45 p.m. with the first round of Nitro Jam qualifying at 7 p.m. Final round of qualifying begins at 2 p.m. Saturday with pre-race ceremonies at 4:45 p.m. and first round of Nitro Jam eliminations set for 5 p.m. What makes the event special, Nitro Jam is “heads-up” drag racing entertainment – first racer to the finish line wins – in all five pro categories. The exciting show includes qualifying and eliminations for: Crower Pro Mod, AMSOIL Nitro Funny Car Presented by Aeromotive, U.S. Bounty Hunters Pro Stock, Nitro Harley and Jet Dragster classes. In addition to all the great action on the track, the IHRA pit experience allows fans to tour the pit area and vendor midway, meet the drivers and take part in a number of fun family activities. Fans may save money by purchasing tickets in advance. Kids (ages 6-12) tickets are only $10. Order in advance at: www.nitrojam.com. For more information on the event and the track, go to www. racemdir.com.
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Sherlock Holmes and the Most Amazing Case
By Crista Dockray Contributing Writer In Sherlock Holmes and the Most Amazing Case, Sherlock Holmes and his arch nemesis, Moriarty, work together to find the stolen crown jewels of England, the most historic treasure in all of the nation. The Twin Beach Player Teen Youth Troupe’s madcap comedy is complete with Russian spies, a sassy French waiter and a lovesick inspector. Watch Sherlock’s interrogation of suspects where anyone could be the criminal mastermind, including the sweet Mrs. Hudson and even Mr. and Mrs. Watson themselves. The Twin Beach Players started in 1998 and have performed around 100 plays, putting themselves into their 17th season. Their latest performance, Sherlock Holmes and the Most Amazing Case, is an original script written for the troupe by playwright, actor and director and native of Calvert County, Matthew Konerth, 22. He has been writing plays since tenth grade and has written a collection of 13 to 14 plays to date. “I write almost all comedy plays, so I felt that maybe I could take a look at him from a different angle which is rarely explored for Sherlock Holmes… I wanted to make him out to be more of a pink panther character,” said Konerth. “It’s gonna be fun.” With preparations as far as six months back, the Twin Beach Players and its crew have put countless hours into the upcoming opening performance on June 19. “I go to work at 5:30 in the morning and I’m here with them until nine,” said director Rachel Cruz. “So I’ve just been a little tired lately.” She added, “I did a lot of research. Everything Matthew told me that inspired him
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for the play, I watched. Everything pretty much ever done about Sherlock Holmes, I watched, including a PBS special on it.” This was her first time directing this troupe, commenting that it has been a great experience for her. “It is a big parody of Sherlock Holmes’ more famous stories and my big surprise with it was how funny it was and the whole mystery to it,” said actor Cameron Walker who plays Sherlock Holmes. “It does get your mind thinking a little bit and it’s a nice twist at the end. It’s really well done.” Sherlock Holmes and the Most Amazing Case has a large cast and a wide range of characters from many of the Sherlock Holmes stories. The costumes, set and everything in between will bring the audience an entertaining comedy cocktail with an original storyline. “I think the most challenging thing is that it is such an iconic thing and you’re playing such an iconic character, that you want to live up to everything else and what everyone else is doing,” said actress Olivia McClung, who plays Dr. Watson. “The kids will laugh at them falling around and the parents will laugh at the words and the jokes, so I think it’s for everybody,” said Cruz. “I am hoping that people will come with the idea that it’s a Sherlock Holmes play and I think the fact that it’s very not Sherlock Holmes is surprising.” Sherlock Holmes and the Most Amazing Case runs from June 19 to 21 and June 26 to 28 varying in weekday and matinee showings, according to the theatre troupe’s website www.twinbeachplayers.com. Opening night is Saturday, June 19 at 7 p.m. Tickets range from $7 to $10 and are available online at www.twinbeachplayers.com or at the door. The show will be presented at the North Beach Boys and Girls Clubs of Southern Md. located at 9021 Dayton Ave., North Beach. For more information visit www. twinbeachplayers.com. contributing@countytimes.net
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Entertainment
Eaglewood Sports Lounge (105 Crain Hwy., Upper Marlboro) – 8 to 11 p.m.
Josh Airhart Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.
Friday, June 19 Funkzilla Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 7:30 p.m.
Latrice Carr Ruddy Duck (16800 Piney Point Road, Piney Point) – 8 to 11 p.m.
Don’t Call Me Shirley Band Anthony’s Bar and Grill (10371 Southern Maryland Blvd., Dunkirk) – 9 p.m.
Sunday, June 21 Father’s Day: Westlawn Inn: Reservations are helpful! Westlawn Inn (9200 Chesapeake Ave., North Beach) – 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Father’s Day Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 5:55 p.m.
Monday, June 22 Pizza & Pint Night Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 4 to 7 p.m.
Team Trivia Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 7 p.m.
Tuesday, June 23 Taco Tuesday
Saturday, June 20 3Road Annual End Hunger Dragon Boat Festival North Beach (8916 Chesapeake Avenue, North Beach) – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
St. Mary’s Beer Festival Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 12 to 6 p.m.
25th HR Band Beerfest Historic St. Mary’s City (18751 Hogaboom Lane, St Mary’s City) – 2 to 4 p.m.
Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 4 to 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, June 24 Open Mic Night with Stephen Nelson Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) – 7 to 11 p.m.
Karaoke with DJ Tommy T & Friends Applebee’s (2141 General’s Hwy., Annapolis) – 9 p.m. to 12 a.m.
Thursday, June 25 Jim Ritter and the Creole Gumbo Jazz Band - Dixieland! Westlawn Inn (9200 Chesapeake Ave., North Beach) – 7:30 to 10 p.m.
Thursday Jazz Jam Eaglewood Sports Lounge (105 Crain Hwy, Upper Marlboro) – 8 to 11 p.m.
Karaoke with DJ Tommy T & Friends Applebee’s (45480 Miramar Way, California) – 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
The Calvert County Times is always looking for more local talent to feature! To submit art or band information for our entertainment section, e-mail info@somdpublishing.net. Please submit calendar listings by 12 p.m. on the Tuesday prior to our Thursday publication.
The Union Church of North Beach, 8912 Chesapeake Avenue, North Beach- June 22 through 28, 6 to 8:30 p.m. The Union Church of North Beach will host G-Force Vacation Bible School (VBS) from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, June 22 through Friday, June 28. All Pre-K through Grade 5 students are welcome to learn more of God’s word as they “Move! Act! Care! Follow! and Share!”. The program will be held at the interdenominational Union Church, next to the Town Hall. Questions may be directed to the VBS Director Mrs. Chaney at 443-975-2582 or to the Church at 410257-3555.
Thursday, June 18 Central Committee Regular Meeting
Democratic HQ, 250 Merrimac Court, Prince Frederick- 6:30 p.m. Meets on the 3rd Thursday every other month except in election years when meetings are almost every month. For more information, call 410-414-3660 or visit www.calvertdemocrats.com.
Let’s Pour! Watercolor on the Loose!
Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center, 13480 Dowell Road, Dowell- 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Join us for an exciting 2-day workshop on June 17 to 18, of pouring paint to create beautiful blooming images! On the first day we will use still life images provided by instructor as we learn the techniques.
Rural Maryland Democratic Summit and Straw Poll
Holiday Inn Frederick Conference Center at FSK Mall, 5400 Holiday Drive, Frederick - June 19, 7 to 11 p.m. through June 20, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Join the Western Maryland Democratic Political Action Committee and Democrats from across the state at the first ever Rural Maryland Democratic Summit! This Summit will bring together Democratic leaders and activists from every political jurisdiction of Maryland to begin the process of creating a unified statewide message that will resonate with voters in every part of our state and empower Democrats. The program for the Summit will include panel discussions and attendee participation directed at our goals. The Summit will also include a chance to hear from the growing list of candidates vying to represent Maryland in the U.S. Senate in 2016 followed by a Straw Poll on the race. Additional guests and keynote speaker to be announced soon. Reception is on Friday evening. Meetings are on Saturday. For more information, schedule, registration and tickets visit ruralmddems.org/.
Saturday, June 20 Installation of Officers
Stallings-Williams American Legion Post 206, 3330 Chesapeake Beach Road, Chesapeake Beach- 4 p.m. Officers for the upcoming year will be installed. All members, family, and friends are encouraged to attend. For more information, call 301-855-6466 or visit www. ALPost206.org.
Fossil Field Experience
Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Road, Solomons- 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Father’s Day Evening Cruise
Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Road Solomons- 5 to 6:30 p.m. A cruise on the Patuxent is the perfect ending to Dad’s special day. Heavy hors d’oeuvres served aboard the Wm. B. Tennison. Preregistration required. For more information or to register, call 410-3262042 ext. 41, email mccormmj@co.cal. md.us or visit www.calvertmarinemuseum. com/
Lighthouse Adventure Cruise: Northern Bay Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Road, Solomons- 7:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. Participants will see six lighthouses as they cruise aboard a private charter boat. The cost is $130; $120 for members. Registration required at least five business days in advance. For more information, call 410-326-2042 ext. 41 or visit www. calvertmarinemuseum.com.
3rd Annual End Hunger Dragon Boat Festival
North Beach Boardwalk, 9023 Bay Ave., North Beach- 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Come be part of the 3rd Annual End Hunger Dragon Boat Festival and spend the day in the charming town of North Beach. You will enjoy a family friendly atmosphere, local vendors, and more! Best of all, you will be part of our community coming together to support End Hunger In Calvert County. For more information, call 410257-5672, email info@endhungercalvert. org or visit www.endhungercalvert.org.
Sunday, June 21 Special Father’s Day Breakfast
Stallings-Williams American Legion Post 206, 3330 Chesapeake Beach Road, Chesapeake Beach- 8 to 11 a.m. Honor Dad by starting off the day with a special breakfast featuring the Master Chef’s Waffles with Strawberries and Cream, Sausage, Ham, Scrapple, Bacon, Scrambled Eggs, Home Fries, Biscuits, Fresh Fruit, Pastries, and Chip Beef. Drawings for Gifts for Dad. Hosted by the American Legion Auxiliary from in the upper level Dining Hall. Open to the Public. Adults $12; kids 6-12 $6; kids under six free. Bloody Marys will be available for a nominal charge. For more information, call 301-855-6466 or visit www.ALPost206. org.
Father’s Day Brunch Cruise
Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Road Solomons- 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Treat Dad to brunch on the water aboard the Wm. B. Tennison. Adults $25, children 12 and under $15. Preregistration required. For information or to register, call 410-3262042, ext. 41, email mccormmj@co.cal.
9th Annual Summer Solstice Sunrise Yoga
North Beach Boardwalk, 9023 Bay Ave., North Beach- 5:45 a.m. The Yoga and Wellness for All invites you to celebrate the summer solstice with your yoga community. Welcome the new season and embrace the beauty that comes with it. Breathe in the fresh air, and enjoy the sunshine. This is a free class open to the public. Bring a yoga mat and a towel. Donations will be collected and presented to Safe Harbor of Calvert County. For more information, call 301-642-2093, visit www.yogaall.com or contact Beth Cory at beth.cory@yogaall.com.
Wednesday, June 24 Calvert County Democratic Club Monthly Meeting
Adam’s, The Place for Ribs, 2200 Solomons Island Road S, Prince Frederick- 6:30 p.m. Meets each month usually on the second Wednesday evening at a restaurant in the county. Check the “Calendar” and “Announcements” sections of the site for information about future meetings. Speaker: To be announced. For more information, call 410-414-3660, contact the club’s president Marie Duffield at 443-624-8864 or visit www.calvertdemocrats.com.
Thursday, June 25 Little Minnows: Olly Oyster
Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Road Solomons- 10 to 11 a.m. Although oysters don’t move, they help clean the water. Come learn just how helpful these animals can be. For children ages 3 to 5 years. Members are free; $5 for non-members. For more information, call 410-326-2042 ext. 41 or visit www. calvertmarinemuseum.com.
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North Beach Boys and Girls Clubs of Southern Md., 9021 Dayton Ave. North Beach- 19, 20, 26, 27 at 7 p.m. and 21, 28 at 3 p.m. The award winning Theatre Company the Twin Beach Players Youth Troupe presents Sherlock Holmes and the Most Amazing Case, opening Saturday, June 19. This original script by Mr. Konerth written for Twin Beach Players Youth Troupe focuses on the greatest treasure in England having been stolen. Sherlock Holmes and John Watson, hired by their former arch nemesis Professor Moriarty, are tasked to recover the treasure in this madcap comedy. Holmes and Watson will have to navigate between Russian spies, government conspiracies, deadly poisons, Sherlock’s femme fatale girlfriend Irene Adler, and the French in order to succeed in this amazing case! For more information, visit www.twinbeachplayers.com.
Come explore the fossils of Calvert Cliffs with a trained museum educator. For ages eight and up. Cost is $20 and includes admission to the museum. Space is limited; preregistration required. From more information, call 410-326-2042 ext. 41 or visit www. calvertmarinemuseum.com.
Twin Beach Players Youth Troupe: Sherlock Holmes and the Most Amazing Case
On the second day, use your own desired scene. Materials list provided at registration or pay $20 fee to use instructor’s supplies. Please indicate your preference at registration. Watercolor experience required. Cost: member, $140, nonmember, $150. Materials Fee: materials list provided or $20 due to instructor at class for use of her materials. Registering for a class is easy as 1-2-3! Choose the easiest method for you: 1. Visit www.annmariegarden.org, download a registration form and mail it in with payment. 2. Call the office at 410326-4640 and register over the phone with a credit card. 3. Stop in to the office any day between 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. to register in person. For more information, call 410326-4640 or visit annmariegarden.org.
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June 2015 Event Schedule • June: 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.
Thursday, June 18 • Resume and Cover Letter Workshop
Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 1 to 3 p.m. Need help with your resume? Join job counselor Sandra Holler in a small group to learn what makes a strong resume and cover letter. If you have one started, bring it with you so editing can happen on the spot. Please register.
Friday, June 19 • 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.
Saturday, June 20 • Garden Smarter: Microgreens
Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 10 to 11:30 a.m. Smaller than baby greens, grow and use in 10-14 days and delicious in salads, soups, and sandwiches! Like fine dining chefs, grow and use microgreens to enhance the beauty, taste and freshness of your meals.
• 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.
Monday, June 22 • Monday Morning Movies
Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 10 to 11 a.m. Bring the little ones for movies and a story. We’ll complete a coloring sheet too.
• 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.
Tuesday, June 23 • Summer Storytime
Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 10 to 10:30 a.m. Children enjoy 30 minutes of books and language through short stories, songs, fingerplays and flannel stories. No registration required.
• Summer Storytime
Calvert Library Fairview Branch, Rt. 4 and Chaneyville Road – 10 to 10:30 a.m. Children enjoy 30 minutes of books and language through short stories, songs, fin-
gerplays and flannel stories. No registration required.
• Summer Storytime
Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 10 to 10:30 a.m. Children enjoy 30 minutes of books and language through short stories, songs, fingerplays and flannel stories. No registration required.
• Summer Fun - Acoustic Eidolon
Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach – 10 to 11 a.m. Think of the stories you can tell with a double-neck guitjo and a cello! Joe Scott & Hannah Alkire will take you on a journey around the world and teach a little about their instruments, musical influence and the magical possibilities of music. Perfect for any age music-lover.
• Summer Storytime
Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 11 to 11:30 a.m. Children enjoy 30 minutes of books and language through short stories, songs, fingerplays and flannel stories. No registration required.
• Summer Fun - Acoustic Eidolon
Calvert Library Fairview Branch, Rt. 4 and Chaneyville Road, Owings – 2 to 3 p.m. Think of the stories you can tell with a double-neck guitjo and a cello! Joe Scott & Hannah Alkire will take you on a journey around the world and teach a little about their instruments, musical influence and the magical possibilities of music. Perfect for any age music-lover.
• Drop-in Computer Coding
Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Have fun learning the languages of computers. It’s fun, It’s easy. Younger children will need the help of an adult.
• 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.
Wednesday, June 24 • Summer Fun - Acoustic Eidolon
Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 10 to 11 a.m. Think of the stories you can tell with a double-neck guitjo and a cello! Joe Scott & Hannah Alkire will take you on a journey around the world and teach a little about their instruments, musical influence and the magical possibilities of music. Perfect for any age music-lover.
• Brain Games: Mahjongg, Scrabble & more
Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Want to learn Mahjongg? Hope to make your Scrabble skills killer? Games are a great way to keep your brain sharp while having fun! Join us! Please register.
• Summer Fun - Acoustic Eidolon
Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 2 to 3 p.m. Think of the stories you can tell with a double-neck guitjo and a cello! Joe Scott & Hannah Alkire will take you on a journey around the world and teach a little about their instruments, musical influence and the magical possibilities of music. Perfect for any age music-lover. *Please note: Free tickets required for all Prince Frederick
shows. Tickets available 1 hour before show.
• Hero Training Academy
Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Kids K - Grade 5 are invited to explore science topics from Astronomy to Zoology. The program features a related story, craft, and snack each week. Registration not required.
• Hero Training Academy
Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach – 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Kids K - Grade 5 are invited to explore science topics from Astronomy to Zoology. The program features a related story, craft, and snack each week. Registration not required.
• Summer Fun- Acoustic Eidolon
Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 7 to 8 p.m. Think of the stories you can tell with a double-neck guitjo and a cello! Joe Scott & Hannah Alkire will take you on a journey around the world and teach a little about their instruments, musical influence and the magical possibilities of music. Perfect for any age music-lover. * Please note: Free tickets required for ALL Prince Frederick shows. Tickets available 1 hour before show
• Song Circle / Jam Session
Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 7 to 8:30 p.m. Singer-musicians trade songs, taking turns in choosing and leading a group of musicians. It’s a sing-along with space for learning from each other and trying new things. A range of playing abilities and experience can be expected. Public is welcome to participate or just observe.
Thursday, June 25 • Children’s MakerSpace
Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 10 to 11 a.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.
• Hero Training Academy
Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Kids K - Grade 5 are invited to explore science topics from Astronomy to Zoology. The program features a related story, craft, and snack each week. Registration not required.
• Hero Training Academy
Calvert Library Fairview Branch, Rt. 4 and Chaneyville Road, Owings – 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Kids K - Grade 5 are invited to explore science topics from Astronomy to Zoology. The program features a related story, craft, and snack each week. Registration not required.
• Lego Mania
Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach – 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Kindergarten - 5th graders join us for more building fun at Lego Mania! Hear a story, build awesome Lego creations, and share them with your friends! No registration required—drop in and bring a friend! Legos provided by Calvert Library.
• Lego Mania
Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach – 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Kindergarten - 5th graders join us for more building fun at Lego Mania! Hear a story, build awesome Lego creations, and share them with your friends! No registration required—drop in and bring a friend.
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Friday, June 26
• 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.
• An Evening Of Minecraft for Teens & Tweens Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach – 5:30 to 7 p.m. Play Minecraft on our computers while the library is closed to other customers. Please register. 410-257-2411
Saturday, June 27 • Garden Smarter: Companion Planting
Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 10 to 11:30 a.m. Learn about mutually beneficial crop relationships; keep insect pests away while attracting beneficial insects; enhance the health of garden soil; have great tasting veggies!
• Summer Storytime
Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 10 to 10:30 a.m. Children enjoy 30 minutes of books and language through short stories, songs, fingerplays and flannel stories. No registration required.
• Playtime
Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 10:30 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. Ages birth through 5.
• Lego Mania
Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 2 to 3 p.m. 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. Registration required. This month’s theme is Transportation.
Monday, June 29 • Monday Morning Movies
Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 10 to 11 a.m. Bring the little ones for movies and a story. We’ll complete a coloring sheet too.
• 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.
Tuesday, June 30 • Summer Storytime
Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 10 to 10:30 a.m. Children enjoy 30 minutes of books and language through short stories, songs, fingerplays and flannel stories. No registration required.
Contact your Local Library! Fairview: 410-257-2101 Twin Beaches: 410-257-2411 Prince Frederick : 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862 Southern: 410-326-5289 www.calvert.lib.md.us
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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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