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Artificial Reef Under Construction By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Dominion Cove Point (DCP) is providing the materials to build a reef in the Chesapeake Bay. So far, three loads of rubble have gone out and another four deliveriess are scheduled, according to DCP Media Relations and Community Relations Manager Karl R. Neddenien. The primary material used for the artificial reef is concrete from demolition of onsite buildings to make way for the current export project. DCP estimates that approximately 600 cubic yards (1,200 tons) of concrete debris suitable for reef material was generated during demolition and is available for the reef augmentation. According to a DCP press release, “on June 2, 2014, the Maryland Public Service Commission approved a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN) for an electric generating station as part of the [DCP] Liquefaction Project. The order requires DCP to prepare and implement a plan to use materials that result from the demolition
of structures as artificial reef material. The specific objectives of the reef plan are to deploy material that will enhance reef habitat at an existing permitted artificial reef location. Taylor’s Island reef was determined to be the best-suited reef site by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) for an initial deployment of material.” DCP’s objective is to support the Maryland Artificial Reef Initiative. “The Chesapeake Bay has lost a significant amount of reef habitat from sediment loading and centuries of oyster harvesting. DCP hopes to improve reef habitat in the Chesapeake Bay by donating construction materials suitable for reef building and deploying the material at an existing artificial reef. The reef generally is expected to provide habitat for fish and the establishment of oysters,” a press release reads. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
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13 Kids, 13 Officers Ready for School
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Representatives from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office, the Maryland State Police, and the Natural Resources Police escorted local students to K-Mart in Prince Frederick for a morning of back to school clothes shopping during the annual back-to-school Shop with a Cop. According to Sheriff’s Office DFC Andre
Mitchell, each student received a backpack full of school supplies and gift bags from Sports Clips, Hair Cuttery, and Hairline Family Hair Designs. Lord Calvert Bowling hosted a party before everyone went shopping, providing breakfast and free rounds of bowling. “They were a big help,” Mitchell said. Sweet Frog supplied dessert following Shop with a Cop. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
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Free Hiring Workshop for Businesses Urges “Thinking Outside the Classifieds”
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• An overview of federal employment regulations Guest speakers for the workshop are Lindsey Almond, business outreach and development manager for the Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland, and Joshua Welborn of The Welborn Law Firm. The event is free, though seating is limited and reservations are required. To reserve a spot, visit www.ecalvert.com. For information on the Calvert County Department of Economic Development and the many services the county offers the business community, contact the department at 410-535-4583 or 301-855-1880; or by email at info@ecalvert.com. Like Calvert County Government on Facebook.
A $2.6 million expansion project is now underway at the Mt. Hope Convenience Center that will improve traffic flow, increase services and enhance safety at the site. The 12-month project, overseen by the Calvert County Department of Public Works, will enlarge the center and include new traffic patterns allowing the exchange of full bins without disrupting convenience center users. The center remains at its 96 Pushaw Station Road location in Sunderland. New features at the center will include covered recycling areas and raised platforms adjacent to the bins affording easier access for offloading. The center will remain open throughout construction, though residents may experience periodic delays as work progresses. The salt dome at the site will be relocated to the area where the current convenience center stands. For more information about the Mt. Hope Convenience Center improvement project, contact Project Engineer Ian Liong at 410-535-2204, ext. 2217 or email liongkh@co.cal.md.us. Like Calvert County Government on Facebook.
Event to Offer Tips on Effective Hiring Practices
Job seekers have many different methods for finding employment far beyond the traditional classified ads. The Calvert County Department of Economic Development is sponsoring a free workshop to help businesses create and implement effective hiring practices for today’s job market and attract topquality candidates. The workshop, titled “Thinking Outside the Classifieds: Innovative Tips and Tricks for Hiring,” will be held Friday, Sept. 11, 9-11 a.m., at the College of Southern Maryland Prince Frederick Campus. Topics will include: • Purposeful job titles and descriptions • Innovative outreach methods • Services available to job seekers and businesses • On-the-job training grants
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You might be surprised what some citizens think the County Commissioners can do. Among the many complaints we receive, some simply are beyond the legal authorities of those who hold this wonderful office. Even though a citizen may not be expected to know what the commissioners can do or not do, they at a minimum deserve a response from us with helpful suggestions identifying the proper place to contact for resolution of their issues. Calvert County has two incorporated towns, North Beach and Chesapeake Beach. Have an issue with your town water and sewer bills or tax sales pertaining to a house? Both towns have a mayor, council members and staff. That would be a good place to start. Have an issue where you believe a judge made an error? Consult legal representation to appeal rulings by Judges. Deeds on homes that may appear to be questionable, check with Real Estate Attorneys. Banking issues are not among the areas we commissioners oversee, but since banks are highly regulated, there surely must me a proper federal authority maybe starting with the Secu-
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rity and Exchange Commission (SEC). If issues pertaining to the assessment on a home or other comparable ones homes are being assessed and appear questionable, the State of Maryland has a Department of Assessments & Taxation. Commissioners do not control the assessments. So, besides trying to help point other avenues so that citizens can receive the relief they seek, it does seem appropriate to also identify just what our authorities are and are not. Such authority is prescribed in state law and can be found at the following locations: www.co.cal.md.us/index.aspx?nid=1702 www.co.cal.md.us/index.aspx?nid=147 Board of County Commissioners Vice President Evan K. Slaughenhoupt Jr. (R) 3rd District Representative
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SHERIFF’S BLOTTER
During the week of August 10 through August 16 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,325 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 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.
Burglary Case #15-43610: DFC A. Woodford responded to a home on Sea Gull Beach Road in Prince Frederick for the report of a burglary. The homeowner advised that sometime between 6:30 a.m. and 5:45 p.m. on Aug. 10 someone burglarized her home but it does not appear that anything was taken. The investigation is continuing.
Theft Case #15-43758: On Aug. 11 DFC G. Gott received a tip from a citizen who advised they had observed the theft of a grill from the yard of a home in the 800 block of San Mateo Trail in Lusby at about 6:26 p.m. and that the suspects had then gone to a home on Golden West Way in Lusby. DFC Gott then made contact with the suspects, two females, sitting in the yard. There was also a male in the yard, who was cooking on the stolen grill. The owner of the grill was contacted and identified the grill as hers. The two women were charged with the theft of the grill. Schyler R. Johnson, 18, of Lusby, was charged with theft less than $100, possession of CDS; MDMA, and possession of drug paraphernalia; a glass smoking device. Mary Ellen Carr, 23, also of Lusby, was charged with theft less than $100 and possession of drug paraphernalia; a glass smoking device. The male subject was found to be wanted by the State of Virginia.
Destruction of Property Case #15-43614: A victim in the 12300 block of Catalina Drive in Lusby reported to DFC J. Migliaccio that someone had set his Confederate Battle Flag on fire in his front yard. The flag had been hanging on his deck. The incident occurred sometime overnight between Aug. 9 and 10. Theft from Vehicle Case #15-43623: Unknown suspect(s) entered a vehicle parked outside a home in the 3600 block of 7th Street in North Beach overnight between Aug. 9 and 10 and stole a 3rd Generation Apple iPad, a charger and a black Adidas gym bag. DFC A. Locke is investigating. CDS Violation Case #15-43670: On Aug. 11 at 9:02 a.m. Dep. C. Ward conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle near Dunleigh Drive on Md. Rt. 4 in Dunkirk. He found the driver, identified as Sonny August Obloy, 31, of Derwood, to be in possession of suspected drugs. Obloy was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana, possession with into to distribute marijuana, and two counts of possession of drug paraphernalia; a smoking device and a bag. Thefts from Vehicles Cases #15-43676 & 43751: Between 1:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. on August 11, unknown suspect(s) entered an unlocked vehicle in the 3700 block of Bedford Drive in North Beach and stole Oakley and Under Armour sunglasses and money. DFC T. Buckler is investigating. A second victim on Bedford Drive advised F/Sgt. R. Naughton that his vehicle had also been entered and a Verizon hot spot, Beats head phone set and money were stolen during the same timeframe. The victim thinks he may have left the vehicle unlocked.
Detectives were alerted to a potential contraband smuggling attempted at the St. Mary’s County Detention Center. An investigation was initiated and Amanda Arlene Parsley (Age 37 of California, Md.) was immediately identified as a suspect. Detectives observed Suspect Parsley and Destiny Dawn Hudson (Age 35 of Newport News, VA) contact Suspect Sidney Leroy Jones (Age 42 of Lexington Park) in the parking lot of a Lexington Park business. Detectives witnessed a transaction between Suspects Jones and Parsley. Detectives detained Suspect Jones and approached Suspects Parsley and Hudson, both of who were still seated
Theft Case #15-43852: An employee of a landscaping company advised Dep. A. Curtin that on Aug. 12 at 11 a.m. he noticed that a piece of equipment was missing from the company truck. The employee stated that he had been cutting grass and when he returned to the vehicle he saw that an Echo backpack leaf blower, valued at $329, was gone. A neighbor approached and advised that they had observed a vehicle stop and a white female exit the car, take the leaf blower and put it in her own vehicle. The investigation is continuing. Burglary Case #15-44064: Unknown suspect(s) burglarized Fridays Creek Winery in Owings between Aug. 12 and 13. Dep. W. Durner is investigating. Theft Cases #15-44266 & 44271: On Aug. 14 at 1:50 p.m. an employee of the CVS store in Chesapeake Beach advised Dep. W. Beisel that an unknown suspect had just run out of the store with stolen merchandise. The clerk gave a detailed description of the suspect, a white male, and surveillance video shows his vehicle leaving the parking area. A short time later the Dunkirk CVS store reported a man fitting the same description just stole items from that store as well. Both cases are being investigated.
can now access the Calvert County Crime Solvers link through the Sheriff’s Office website. Go to www.co.cal.md.us/residents/safety/ law/sheriff/ and 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. and add the facebook icon
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in their vehicle in the parking lot. Detectives observed Suspect Parsley preparing a syringe of heroin for injection. She was arrested as was Suspect Hudson and charged with the possession of heroin and related paraphernalia. Suspect Jones was arrested and charged with the “Distribution of Heroin”. Additional charges are pending against the previously mentioned suspects as well as two inmates of the Detention Center. Inquiries should be directed to Captain Daniel D. Alioto, Commander of Vice/Narcotics, at 301-475-4200 x1918.
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Possession of Suboxone: On Aug. 11 at 4:14 p.m., Trooper First Class Lewis stopped a vehicle on Rt. 4 near Camaleer Pass in Owings. While speaking with the driver, TFC Lewis observed a pill bottle with no label affixed, underneath the radio. The bottle contained unopened Suboxone film. Benjamin D. Balderson, 32 of Huntingtown, was unable to provide proof of a prescription for this medication and he was placed under arrest. He was incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.
Possession of Marijuana: On Aug. 12 at 4 a.m., Trooper Megelick responded to the Super 8 Hotel in Prince Frederick for suspected CDS violations reported by the manager. A strong odor of burnt marijuana was emitting from one of the rooms. Christopher T. Phillips, 27 of Clinton, the occupant of the room, was found to have 29 grams of marijuana. He was arrested and incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.
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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.
Captain “B” Frank Taylor, 89 Captain “B” Frank Taylor, D.C., USN, (Ret), 89, of Solomons, died Friday, Aug. 14, at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was born on Oct. 24, 1925, in Pittsburgh, Pa. to the late Benjamin Taylor and Maude Delung. “B” Frank proudly served in the United States Navy from June 22, 1962, to his Honorable Discharge on June 30, 1985, as a Dentist. He also served with the 15th AAF, 99th Bomb Group, 416th Bomb Squadron at Foggia, Italy during World War II. He is survived by his sons, Paul D. Taylor of Odenton and Carl J. Taylor (Kelly) of Lusby. Six grandchildren; Shannon, Laura, Christopher, Ashley, Lindsay and Dylan, and seven great grandchildren. In addition to his wife, he is preceded in death by his parents and a great grandson, Ethan Michael Stauffer. A Life Celebration was held on Tuesday, Aug. 18 from 5 to 8 p.m., with a
prayer service at 7 p.m., at Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., 22955 Hollywood Rd., Leonardtown. A Memorial Service was celebrated by Rev. Melinda Artman on Wednesday, Aug. 19 at 11 a.m. at the Church of the Ascension, 21641 Great Mills, Rd., Lexington Park. Interment was at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1041 Route 3 N Bldg. A, Gambrills. Condolences may be made to www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown.
Richard Franklin Henry, 88 Richard Franklin Henry, 88, of Lusby passed away on Aug. 14 at his residence. He was formally of South West, Baltimore. Born Dec. 21, 1926, in Strasburg, Va., he was the son of the late Luther Franklin Henry and Ruth E. (Sine) Henry. Richard served his country in the U. S.
Army from 1945 to 1986, retiring as a Sargent First Class. He also served as a Police Officer in the South West District of the Baltimore City Police Department. Richard retired after twenty years of service. Richard married his beloved wife Anna Promeneski on April 1, 1961, and they just celebrated 54 years of marriage. Richard was a veteran, a hard worker, and a loyal and loving father and husband. Richard is survived by his wife, Anna Henry; his daughter, Linda Henry Allen and her husband Gordon Thomas Allen and his grandchildren, Rebecca Jill Williams and Joseph Thomas Allen. The family received friends at the Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., 20 American Ln., Lusby on Tuesday, Aug. 18, from 5 to 7 p.m. A graveside service was held on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 1 p.m. in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Baltimore. Contributions may be made in his memory to Calvert Hospice, P.O. Box 838, Prince Frederick. Condolences to the family may be made at www.rauschfuneralhomes.com.
Peggy Ellen Akey, 55 Peggy Ellen Akey, age 55, of Owings, wife of Shawn P. Akey for 22 years, entered into rest on Sunday, Aug. 9.
She was born on Aug. 14, 1959, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., daughter of the late Lonnie and Eva (Costella) Goings. She grew up in Forestville area and enjoyed dancing, walking, classic monster movies, cooking and an avid Walking Dead fan. She enjoyed being in the company of her close friends, family and especially her granddaughter. Peggy was a supporter and lover of Pit Bulls and her precious Capone and Jagger to her last days. In 2002, she retired medically from the Federal Government after 24 years of dedicated service. During that time, she worked for the Prince Georges Police Department, Department of Commerce, Department of the Air Force and the Headquarters of the Air National Guard, where she served as the Classifications and Waivers Program Manager until retiring. In addition to her husband, Shawn, she will be sadly missed by her son, Joshua P. Akey, both of Owings; her sister, Nona E. Garrett of Prince Frederick, and her niece, Carrie Doolan and her husband, Logan of Denver, Colo. She is also survived by her grandchildren Trinity Hover and Joshua Caldwell, and numerous other family members. She is predeceased by her brothers David and Dennis Goings. A Memorial Gathering was held at Lee Funeral Home Calvert, Owings.
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Four Schools Welcoming New Principals
By Sarah Miller Staff Writer
Students and parents aren’t the only ones caught up in the rush to get ready for the first day of school. Teachers and administrators are also getting back into the classroom and preparing for their students. Calvert County Public Schools (CCPS) held an orientation on Aug. 17-19 for new teachers and administrators, including the principals taking the lead at four CCPS schools. Sixth graders and high
school freshmen will have an opportunity to check out their new school on Aug. 24 in preparation for the first day of school on Aug. 25. This year will present some challenges, said CCPS Superintendent Daniel Curry. Due to a smaller than anticipated budget, each school and department’s allotment was cut by at least 5 percent in addition to reductions in staff. There are some last minute vacancies to fill in mathematics and special education, Curry said. Educators always strive to help students improve, but this year they have
less information than normal to work with, Curry said. Last year was the first time the PARCC assessment was administered, and the results haven’t been released yet. CCPS has a solid record of student success, Curry said, and in the coming year efforts will continue to close the achievement gap among specific student groups, including students in special education and African-American males. Another goal for the school year is to decrease the number of students taking remedial classes when they enter college,
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Curry said, and to increase the number of students earning college credit before graduation. Taking college courses while in high school can increase the confidence of students and prove to them that they can handle the workload in college. At four schools, new principals will be leading the efforts to promote students and education. For more information, visit www.calvertnet.k12.md.us. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
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Mandy Blackmon (left) and Sabrina Bergen (right)
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Meet the Principals Jessica Reynolds Dowell Elementary School
the community as a whole. “It’s an exciting opportunity,” she said.
Reynolds is a Calvert County native, having attended Appeal Elementary School when she was a child. “I think that’s one of my favorite parts of being at Dowell, being where I grew up,” Reynolds said. Before taking on her new position, she taught at Calvert Country School, and served as vice principal at both Calvert Middle and Dowell Elementary. She is looking forward to continuing to be part of the community at Dowell and to creating a safe and inspiring environment for students while preparing them to be college and career ready. Reynolds has always loved the community in the southern end of the county, she said, and looks forward to working with the Dowell Elementary family. She intends to tap into community resources and set up new relationships with new families and in
Mandy Blackmon Southern Middle School Blackmon has been in Calvert County for eight years, starting as vice principal at Calvert Country School, then moving to Southern Middle School in the same position. She is happy to step into the principal position at Southern Middle, where she already is familiar with the building, the community, the faculty, and the kids. “They are all unique students,” Blackmon said. Middle school is often the toughest stage in student’s lives, she said, and it is gratifying to be there to guide them. She plans to find ways to lessen achievement gaps and hold students to the highest standards possible. Principals are always looking for a way to make their school stand out, Blackmon
said. She intends to shine the spotlight on students and teachers as often as possible. “Make everyone feel they have something they can give to someone else,” she said.
Sabrina Bergen Patuxent High School This will be Bergen’s 14th year with CCPS. Prior to becoming principal at Patuxent High School, Bergen was the vice principal at Huntingtown High School for seven years. This year will be her first time in a position at Patuxent High. “I love what I do and I’m very excited about this new challenge,” she said. Bergen intends to spend the first part of the school year getting to know the staff and students at Patuxent High and continue building upon the success that Patuxent has had in the past.
Bergen has felt very welcomed at Patuxent so far, she said, and she looks forward to getting to work with the school family.
Jamie Webber Northern Middle School Like Reynolds, Webber is a Calvert County native. Webber’s new job at Middle School puts him in a unique position – he was a student at the school, then came back to teach, and is now the principal of the school. “Not many people get an opportunity to do that,” Webber said. He hopes to use that perspective in leading the school and promoting student achievement. Middle school is an important time in student’s lives, Webber said. They are transitioning from being children to young men and women, and he intends to promote their growth both personally and academically.
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Thursday, August 20, 2015
Class of Calvert Senior High 1965 Celebrates 50 Years “Vintage is the new Young”, was the theme for the 50th anniversary the weekend of July 31. Nearly 50 percent of the active alumni participated in the three-day whirlwind, action-packed Reunion. This class has held nine reunions over the 50 years. Beginning with the 10th in 1975, there has been one every fifth year. For many, the friendships go back to elementary school and before. Friendly, unending reminiscing took place at six specially planned events throughout Calvert County. Friday’s golf outing at Twin Shields Golf Course and evening Barbecue Kick-off at Adam’s Ribs (better known as Log Cabin in 1965) set the weekend in motion with much enthusiasm. Saturday turned out to be a perfect summer’s day on the Patuxent River with a twohour Tennison cruise out of Solomon’s. In the afternoon, classmates toured the brand new replacement of their Alma Mater on Dares Beach Road with details offered by George Leah, Director of Construction about the state-of-the art school and the sophisticated student programs. Later Saturday, a cocktail hour and traditional reunion dinner were hosted at the Prince Frederick Elks Lodge. The evening included music, vintage décor, and a fun quiz, along with sharing high school stories of 50+ years ago. As always, fond memories of deceased classmates (24) were memorial-
ized by a candlelight display of their senior pictures. A “Then and Now” slide show of Calvert County was based upon yearbook ads of the 1960s; they were compared to recent
photos taken at the same locations. Attendees all joined in singing an alumni song, “Still Proud to be A Calvert Cavalier”, with lyrics written for the occasion by a classmate.
Departing from the Farewell Brunch at IHOP on Sunday, classmates reiterated that Vintage CSHS 1965 lived up to its New Young theme.
Back Row standing (L to R) – John (Skip) Billhimer, Gil Master, Ronald (Moe) Mattera, Mike Chaney, Ken Horsmon, Clarence Nice, William (Frankie) Bowen, Pete Huntzberry, and Larry Whittington Second row from the back – Sandra Croson Thrasher, Jock Engle, George Morse, Jackie Bowles, Orval Thrasher, and Lynn Loveless Schneider Third row from the back – Howard Trott, Nancy King Dennis, Ginger Wood Thompson, Kaye Wood Peterson, Judy Ward Trow, Margaret Dunkle, Margaret Boteler Sames, Connie Bowen Cosgrove, Betty Sunderland Hunter, Bonnie Bowen McGuffin Seated – Caroline Charnley Groom, Becki Esworthy Dorsey, Leslie Gibson Groom, Linnda Jenkins, Mary Frances Buckmaster Catterton, Shannon Ellis Masters, Kathryn Harkness Barnett, Carol Jean Hutchins Horovitz, Michele (Mieke) Rockhill, Diane Wilkerson Hutton, Darlene Hall Conner, and Edna Morgan Harris-Kurre
Prince Frederick Elementary School
“Prince Frederick Elementary alumni have been friends for 2 years” Back row l-r: Michelle (Mieke)Rockhill, Ginger Wood Thompson, Carol Jean Hutchins Horovitz, Margaret Dunkle, Darlene Hall Conner Seated l-r Gil Masters, Ken Horsmon, Jackie Bowles, Jock Engle, Clarence Nice.
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Fairview Elementary School
“Former Huntingtown Elementary students became acquainted circa 1953”. Back row l-r: Connie Bowen Cosgrove, Kaye Wood Peterson, Frank Bowen, Nancy King Dennis, Bonnie Bowen McGuffin. Seated l-r: Mary Frances Buckmaster Catterton, Caroline Charnley Groom, Ronald (Moe) Mattera, Edna Morgan Harris-Kurre
“Former students of Fairview Elementary (1953 - 1959) also attended Beach Jr. High (1959 - 1961)” Back row l-r: Betty Sunderland Hunter, Mike Chaney, Larry Whittington, Howard Trott Seated l-r: Linda Jenkins, Leslie Gibson Groom, Shannon Ellis Masters, Judy Ward Trow
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Thursday, August 20, 2015
Sheriff’s Office Prepares DARE Classes By Sarah Miller Staff Writer
By Sarah Miller Staff Writer
At their Aug. 13 meeting, the Calvert County Public Schools (CCPS) Board of Education (BOE) appointed members of the Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC) for the 2015-2016 school year. According to a CCPS press release, “The Calvert County Board of Education recognizes the importance of meaningful family and community input and annually appoints members to this committee. Citizens are encouraged to apply when applications are made available every June. Members are appointed on the basis of high school district. The membership typically consists of 25 members by district and 5 at-large members, plus a minimum of one student from each high school…During the 2015-2016 school year, the CAC plans to study and review equal opportunity for girls
under Title IX, the academic achievement gaps among students in various groups, attendance, and opportunities for advanced learning.” The student members of the CAC will be announced following the start of the school year. Also during their meeting, the BOE congratulated Kaelyn Cox on her redesign of the CCPS logo. For more information, visit www. calvertnet.k12.md.us. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
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CAC Members 2015-2016 Calvert High District
Maricarol Blanco Cloak Mariann Crisman Margaret Dunkle Judy Hooker Abiodun Ijaola Elaine Reilly Terese Wells John Williamson
Huntingtown High District Donald Clime Derek Sabedra Dee Dee Shirley William Wiggins
Northern High District Inez Claggett Nicole Cooksey Stefany Lang Angela Novak Debra Ruzinsky George Sisson
Patuxent High District Jack Fringer Wanda Hassler Culver Ladd Richard Sanchez
With the beginning of the school year right around the corner, the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office is preparing for the annual round of DARE programs. Sheriff’s Office DFC Andre Mitchell has taken the lead in the local DARE program following the retirement of the previous supervisor. Mitchell got involved in the DARE program in 2010. He said he always wanted to find a way to work with kids, and the DARE program gave him that opportunity. Currently, there are five deputies assigned to the DARE programs, two full time and three as part-time substitutes. The sheriff’s office teaches DARE at the sixth grade level in all six Calvert County Public Schools middle schools and at the fifth grade level at three local private schools. In the future, if staffing and scheduling allows, Mitchell hopes to begin teaching DARE in fifth and sixth grade at all schools countywide. DARE does more than teach students about the dangers of substance abuse, Mitchell said. It promotes an early and positive relationship between students and law enforcement officer. “Relationship building is key,” Mitchell said, adding that he has students who remember him years after their DARE classes and make it a point to say hello whenever they see him. One student was assaulted and waited an entire day so she could report it to Mitchell because she trusted him.
“The lasting impact you can have in 10 days is incredible,” Mitchell said. DARE falls under the purview of the Community Action Team (CAT). In addition to the DARE programs, this team coordinates community sweeps, appearances at the County Fair, Home Owners Association meetings and other venues, and conducts concentrated enforcement efforts. For more information, visit www. co.cal.md.us. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
Thursday, August 20, 2015
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Southern Maryland Gives Features 9 Fundraisers Online Nonprofit Institute at CSM Promotes Local Projects for Local Support
Southern Maryland is showing its generosity as local organizations have received more than $6,000 to date through the online giving portal, Southern Maryland Gives, an initiative of the Nonprofit Institute at the College of Southern Maryland. The online hub, available at www.southernmarylandgives.org, highlights nonprofits addressing our region’s needs through the environment, historic preservation, humanitarian aid, health, education, arts and culture, youth services and programs, animals and more. Southern Maryland Gives features projects currently needing support as well as many local nonprofits that are accepting general donations. Featured projects during August include: LifeStyles of Maryland, project goal $5,000 Safe Nights is a united and compassionate response to serving the homeless in our community. It provides overnight shelter to individuals and families from Oct. 1 to April 15th of each year. The program rotates to a different host site each week. Participants are provided with meals, cots, linens and toiletry items. Supportive services and enrichment activities are conducted nightly to encourage the journey towards self-sufficiency. Your donation will help pay for 50 sturdy, heavy duty cots for the homeless in the tri-county area. The Greenwell Foundation, project goal $5,000 Located in St. Mary’s County, Greenwell’s mission is to provide inclusive activities for people with disabilities. Camp Greenwell is an inclusive summer camp for all children, regardless of ability or challenges to play, have fun, make new friends, and experience new things. Archery is a sport everyone can enjoy, and the camp needs an updated range. Greenwell would like to provide better wheelchair access to offer better accessibility. Creating shade would also provide respite from the sun and heat so camp-goers could have more time for archery. Giving to this project would help pay for a shade structure, archery holders, and new targets, bows, and arrows. Bay K9 SAR, project goal $400 This search and rescue organization is run completely by volunteers in Charles County. Using bloodhounds to locate lost people, Bay K9 SAR supports the community by offering this service free of charge to law enforcement agencies. Their newest bloodhound, Mathilda, is a puppy in training. Mathilda could use a cooling vest and car fan for those hot days when she’s working. She needs a service vest that will allow her to enter stores and homes as a professional working dog. As a tracking dog, Mathilda also needs an extra-long leashes and customized harness. With this gear, she will be able to help find a critical person in need. Southern Maryland Carousel Group, project goal $1,500 Preserving a piece of Southern Maryland history ignited this group into action. Do you remember the carousel at Marshall Hall Park? This nonprofit wants to build a carousel in Charles County, similar to the original that was torn down in the 1970s. Some original pieces from the old carousel will also be worked into the new grand design. Commissioned local artists have already hand carved more than 50 animal
The Southern Maryland Gives online portal is powered by Razoo and sponsored by the Nonprofit Institute at CSM. Any size donation is appreciated, but a minimum $10 donation is required to donate online. Southern Maryland Gives supporters include Charles and St. Mary’s County Governments, Southern Maryland Oil, Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative and the College of Southern Maryland. For information about the Nonprofit Institute, visit
figures, including two wheelchair accessible chariots. Supporting this project will buy stirrups for each animal, so riders can step up safely and go ‘round. Sotterley Plantation, project goal $10,000 Some stories are not easy to tell. Sotterley wants to bring to life the stories of the enslaved, tenants and farm domestic laborers who lived there from the 18th to 20th centuries. ‘Land, Lives, and Labor’ is a year-round exhibit to be housed in the historic Corn Crib on the site in St. Mary’s County. Funds directed to this project will renovate the Corn Crib, supplementing a capital grant from the African American Heritage Preservation Program. Forever Free Books, project goal $2,000 Putting a book into the hands of a child who doesn’t own one—this is why Forever Free Books exists. For a child, the chance to start a personal library at home can be very empowering and encourage the love of reading. This program reaches out to kids throughout Charles County who have not had the opportunity to own even one book. Your donation can help ensure that more and more children will be proud book owners and on the road to becoming lifelong readers. Center for Children, project goal $5,000 Children who have been subjected to abuse urgently need help, not just for physical harm but also for damage to their mental health. As the largest provider of children’s mental health services in Southern Maryland, the Center for Children serves 4,500 people every year. Crisis intervention, court advocacy and psychiatric testing are just some of the many critical services it provides. Many parents cannot pay for them and are without insurance. The Center’s project assures help to just such families. Your donation can make a lasting difference in a child’s life. Humane Society of Charles County, project goal $2,500 Dogs at this shelter need long-term, loving families who know how to take care of them. To make that happen, a professional trainer is now on staff to work with pets and their future owners. Unfortunately, there is no space to conduct evaluations or counsel adoptive families. The trainer has been working in the parking lot, as potential adopters stand under the open tailgate of her minivan. A shed is a dire need, giving the trainer space to ensure successful adoptions. The structure requires siding, flooring, and other supplies—the Humane Society needs funding for all of these things. Accokeek Foundation, project goal $2,500 Young adults in Southern Maryland can get hands-on agricultural training, thanks to the work of this nonprofit. Accokeek operates both a Colonial era and a modern ecosystem on its 200 acres. The Agriculture Conservation Corps teaches farm management to equip budding farmers with new skills, creating solutions to hunger, health and food access. Support for this project will help provide scholarships for young people who have a sincere interest in farming but need practical experience to fulfill their dreams.
www.csmd.edu/NonProfitInstitute/. To view the latest projects or search local nonprofits to support, visit www.southernmarylandgives.org. For information on adding a local nonprofit to Southern Maryland Gives, visit http://southernmarylandgives.razoo.com/giving_events/smg/nptoolkit or email nonprofit@csmd. edu. Press Release Courtesy of CSM
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Senior Citizen News Long Term Care Ombudsman Program
A Long Term Care Ombudsman is a person who receives, investigates and attempts to resolve complaints on behalf of long-term care residents. The Ombudsman helps nursing home and assisted living residents maintain their legal rights and control over their lives and works with nursing home and assisted living staff to improve the quality of life for longterm care residents. Contact Lisa Caudle or Larry Harvey at the Calvert County Office on Aging, 410-535-4606 or 301855-1170 for further information or assistance. There is no charge for the Long Term Care Ombudsman Program services and information is kept confidential.
Medicare Seminar
The Calvert County Office on Aging’s State Health Insurance Program is holding a seminar for individuals who are new to Medicare. The seminar will be held Wednesday, Sept. 2, 6 – 7:30 p.m. at Calvert Pines Senior Center, 450 W. Dares Beach Road, Prince Frederick. Pre-register by calling 410535-4606 or 301-855-1170.
Calvert County Fair King and Queen
Cast your vote for the King and Queen of the 2015 Calvert County Fair. Ballot boxes are located in each senior center throughout the month of August. One couple will be chosen from each center to compete in Sept. at the fair. To qualify, individuals must be aged 55-plus and reside in Calvert County. Nominate persons who now serve or have served the community through volunteer efforts or work. Winners will receive wonderful prizes. This event is sponsored by the Calvert County Fair Board. All selections, recognition, and prizes are decided and issued by the Fair Board.
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Enjoy a morning of CREATE! Bingo with prizes, Monday, Aug. 24, 10:30 a.m. The Senior Council will be holding a Yard Sale, Thursday and Friday, Sept. 17 and 18, 9 a.m.–noon. Donations are accepted. No books or clothing.
North Beach Senior Center (NBSC)
Learn how makeup can either enhance your beauty or add unwanted years at Tips for Looking Your Best At Any Age, Tuesday, Aug. 25, 10:30 a.m. A Tai Chi Instructor Training class will be held, Thursday and Friday, Aug. 27 and 28, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Cost: $225 for both days; $100 for Thursday only.
Southern Pines Senior Center (SPSC)
This month’s (H)Our History will focus on The Challenger Space Shuttle, Tuesday, Aug. 25, 11 a.m. Enjoy the Monthly Movie, Julie & Julia, Tuesday, Aug. 25, 1 p.m.
Eating Together Menu
Lunches are served to seniors, aged 60-plus, and their spouses through Title IIIC of the Older Americans Act. Suggested donation is $3. To make or cancel a reservation call: Calvert Pines Senior Center at 410-535-4606 or 301855-1170, North Beach Senior Center at 410-257-2549, or Southern Pines Senior Center at 410-586-2748. Monday, Aug. 24 Turkey chow mein, pickled beets, brown rice, whole wheat bread, mixed fruit Tuesday, Aug. 25 Beef stew, health salad, cornbread, apple Wednesday, Aug. 26 Hotdog, tomato soup, baked beans, carrot raisin salad, mini sub roll, sliced
peaches Thursday, Aug. 27 Roast beef with gravy, mixed greens salad, mashed potatoes, peas, wheat bread, mandarin oranges Friday, Aug. 28 Stuffed pepper, mashed potatoes, whole wheat bread, mixed fruit cup
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Teddy, Squeakers, Omen & Harper We are a litter of four kittens. We were found when we were about two weeks old and our mom was trapped. She has since been returned to her feral, outdoor life after being spayed but we have become sweethearts and we are looking for our forever homes. We are only eight weeks old. For right now, it is hoped that we be adopted in pairs but if we don’t find homes in pairs, when we are older we will go individually. We cost $125 and we are spayed/ neutered, combo tested, microchipped, three distemper vaccines and dewormed. Three of us our boys and our sister Harper is the black and white cutie. Don’t you think we are adorable? You can fill out an application at feralcatrescuemd.org and email it to moonandhunt@Hotmail.com. You can meet us at Petco in California, Md. between 11 and 3 on Saturdays and Sundays. We can’t wait to meet you.
Thursday, August 20, 2015
Informative Seminar On Cyber Security At The Calvert Library Carrie Polk Insurance Inc., in conjunction with BAIS2, will offer an informative seminar on cyber security on Sept. 23, at the Calvert County Public Library in Prince Frederick, MD. Two sessions will be offered: Session I – 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Session II – 5:30 to 7 p.m. Cyber Security: Risks & Mitigation in the Digital World. Addressing the growing threat of data security, while developing a proper business insurance & continuity plan. Data security and risk mitigation are of paramount concern in our increasingly digital world. For small and medium businesses, this means taking steps to ensure proper safeguards are in place, while also structuring business insurance policies to protect against loss. Together, we will cover the primary methods of cyber attacks, the standard security needs of every small & medium business, and propose cost-conscious and flexible solutions to solve the growing need for cyber security. Topics will include: Business Security & Protections • Understanding Internal & External Threats • Discussing proper policies and
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procedures • Utilizing proper hardware and software protections • Taking a cost-conscious approach • Identifying industry-specific needs • Mitigating future risks Business Insurance & Continuity Plans • Help with notifying customers about a breach • Services to restore personal identities • Help with recovering related costs, including any legal expenses There is no cost to attend, but reservations are required and need to be made no later than September 18th. Register online at www.calvertchamber.org. No walk-ins will be accommodated. Lite fare and beverages will be provided. For more information contact the Calvert County Chamber of Commerce at 410-535-2577. Press Release Courtesy of Calvert County Chamber Of Commerce
From my Backyard to our Bay A St. Mary’s County Resident’s Guide to Improving Our Environment and Drinking Water
From My Backyard to Our Bay was first developed by the Baltimore County Soil Conservation District. From there, the booklet was given to each of the Soil Conservation Districts in the Chesapeake Bay watershed area for customization. If the 17.5 million residents who live in the watershed area of the Chesapeake Bay read this booklet, and took to heart its suggestions and best practices, the Chesapeake Bay would see a dramatic increase in health. Obtain a FREE copy of the booklet by going to the St. Mary’s River Watershed Association, smrwa.org and downloading it. The booklet is available at Wentworth Nursery in Charlotte Hall; Chicken Scratch in Park Hall; The Greenery in Hollywood; Good Earth Natural Food; and the St. Mary’s Soil Conservation District in Leonardtown. Join your local watershed association and make a difference for Our Bay!
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Forest Stewardship Forest land is important to the overall health of the Chesapeake Bay. Forests provide several layers, from the canopy to the forest floor, that act as filters, improve water quality, reduce sedimentation, remove nutrients, and regulate stream flow during storms. Maryland’s 2.5 million acres of forest, most of it privately owned, cover approximately 42% of its land area. St. Mary’s County’s land area is about 50% forested, and has more than 400 miles of shoreline. Wooded buffers along these shorelines are critical to improving Bay health. Acre for acre, forested lands produced the least amount of runoff and pollution. The County occupies a forest transitional zone, where the dominant tree species vary from oak/ hickory to tulip poplar to sweet gum/red maple and loblolly pine. Forests can be harvested on a sustainable basis for materials, including structural lumber, crates, shelving and furniture, flooring, mulch, and pulp for paper. Forests can, in most cases, provide these products while
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County residents with questions about woodland stewardship and management, as well as timber harvesting, should contact a certified forester. The State of Maryland maintains a database of private Licensed Professional Foresters (LPFs), who work cooperatively with
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also maintaining and even enhancing wildlife habitat, recreational activities, and soil conservation. Timber harvests are closely monitored by a partnership of agencies, including St. Mary’s Soil Conservation District and St. Mary’s County Department of Land Use and Growth Management.
Go to trees.maryland.gov for information on planting trees. There is a Recommended Tree List for the program Marylanders Plant Trees. There is a $25.00 coupon on the website for purchasing a tree. However, the tree must be on the eligible list of trees. There are 14 small trees, or 29 large trees on the list that is updated periodically.
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This is the twenty-eighth in a series of articles that Mary Ann Scott (scottmaryann9@gmail.com) has adapted from From My Backyard to Our Bay in the hopes of increasing awareness of the powerful booklet that could do so much to help the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. Look for the next article in next week’s County Times!
Bay-Wise landscapes minimize negative impacts on our waterways by using smarter lawn management techniques and gardening practices. The University of Maryland Extension Master Gardener Bay-Wise program in St. Mary’s County offers hands-on help with managing your landscape by providing information, a site visit, and landscape certifications. Our yardstick checklist is easy to understand and follow, and our team of trained Master Gardeners can help guide you through it while offering suggestions to improve both the appearance and sustainability of your landscape.
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Thursday, August 20, 2015
NRP Launches Safe Boating Campaign To Run Through Labor Day Graves, whose department responds to rescue calls in a jurisdiction with more than 25,000 registered boats and more than 500 miles of shoreline, noted that the last three boating deaths this year occurred in Anne Arundel County. He urged people to wear life jackets and follow safe boating practices. Ziegler stressed, “This safety campaign is not about writing tickets or generating revenue. It is geared toward keeping our citizens and visitors safe so that they can return again and again to enjoy Maryland’s waters, state parks and beaches.” In addition to the patrols, NRP will boost its presence at the state’s busiest marinas and boat ramps for the next four weekends. Members of NRP’s reserve officers corps will be offering free boat inspections and safety pamphlets at: Assateague State Park; Sandy Point State Park; Dam No. 4 on the Potomac River in Washington County; Trappe Landing on La Trappe Creek in Talbot County; Shad Landing on the Pocomoke River in Worcester County; the Port of Salisbury on the Wicomico River in Wicomico County, Port Deposit on the Susquehanna River in Cecil County; Oak Creek Landing on the Miles River in Talbot County; and Bellevue Landing on the Tred Avon River in Talbot County.
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Vowing to step up enforcement and outreach to protect Maryland’s boating public, the Maryland Natural Resources Police today outlined a campaign that will run weekends through Labor Day. Seventeen people have died in boating accidents in Maryland so far this year, two short of the record reached in 2011 and 1996. “The victims ranged in age from 7 to 63. They were boaters, crabbers, paddlers, anglers, casual passengers out for a fun day on the water,” said Lt. Col. Ken Ziegler, acting superintendent of NRP. “The vast majority of them were not wearing life jackets. They all had one thing in common: None of them thought anything bad was going to happen to them that day.” Ziegler has authorized additional weekend patrols from now through Labor Day weekend to enhance our visibility in high-traffic and problem areas. These patrols —around the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries, Ocean City and Deep Creek Lake — are dedicated to boating safety. Officers will be checking for life jackets and other required safety equipment, looking for reckless boaters and targeting alcohol- and drugimpaired operators. Ziegler was joined at the announcement by Anne Arundel County Fire Chief Allan C. Graves and uniformed representatives from U.S. Coast Guard Sector Baltimore and Coast Guard Auxiliary.
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State of the County Breakfast
The Calvert County Chamber of Commerce will host a State of the County Breakfast on Wednesday, Sept. 16, from 8:30 to 10 a.m. This event will be held at Asbury Solomons Riverside Restaurant in Solomons, Maryland. This event is an opportunity to hear from our County Commissioners Mike Hart, Tom Hejl, Pat Nutter, Evan Slaughenhoupt, Steve Weems and Sheriff Evans as they share information about our county's strengths, challenges and future. A question/answer format will be used. Attendees will enjoy a full breakfast buffet. Thanks to our Presenting Sponsor – Bayside Toyota; Gold Level Sponsor - Medart
Galleries; Silver Level Sponsor -Calvert Commercial Real Estate; Table SponsorCalvert Memorial Hospital. Cost to attend is $35.00 and reservations must be purchased by September 11, 2015. Table Sponsors are available for $400. No walk-ins will be accommodated. To purchase reservations online go to the Calvert Chamber website: www.calvertchamber. org OR call the Chamber at 410-535-2577. For more information and sponsorship information go to www.calvertchamber.org or find the Calvert Chamber on Facebook. Press Release Courtesy of Calvert County Chamber Of Commerce
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Jet Cars and Imports at MDIR! This Friday night, August 21st, MDIR will host the Speed Unlimited Midnight Madness Series! The Midnight Madness series is a great place to check out street legal drag racing, hang out with your friends, enjoy great food, meet new people, and cruise the pits. You can even enter your own streetcar or street bike into the event for time runs, grudge runs, or trophy racing. The event will feature Pro Street, Super Street, Hollyrock Customs Diesel Shootout, and Motorcycle. It’s safe, fun, affordable, and legal. Gates will open at 6pm, racing starts at 6:30pm, and eliminations start at 10pm. General Admission for adults is $10, and kids 11 & under are free. Racer entry fee is just $20. On Saturday, August 22nd MDIR will host the 37th annual Jet Wars! Witness Jet Funny Cars, Jet Dragsters, the Hot Streak II Jet Truck, Warriors Outlaw Team, The Wheelstanding Fire Truck, the Wild Bunch Supercharged Altereds & Nostalgia Funny Cars including Bunny Burkett! The full Speed Unlimited ET Series will also be run! The Summit Super Series and Rick’s Jewelers Ring For the Queen programs are also in effect. Gates open at 1pm, sportsman racing starts at 2pm, and the Jets blast off at 7pm!
Adult admission is $25, Juniors (12-15) are $10, Kids (6-11) are $5, and Children 5 & under are free! Warriors Outlaw entry fee is $100, Top E.T. entry fee is $65, Mod E.T. entry fee is $45, Motorcycle entry fee is $35, and Junior Dragster entry fee is $25. On Sunday, August 23rd MDIR will host the 5th annual Summer IREV Import Revolution. The event will features Import Drag Racing, a Custom Car Show, Bikini Contest, a Vendor Midway, Beautiful Women, and Great Food! Racers from all over the country will compete in ten different classes. The event features HeadsUp classes, Index Classes, Bracket Classes, and Fun Runs! The Custom Car Show and the Fun Runs class is open to Imports and Domestics. Gates open at 9am and racing starts at 10am. Car Show parking and registration begins at 9am. Eliminations are at 3pm, the bikini contest starts at 4pm and the car show awards are at 5pm. Admission is $20 and Kids (6-11) are just $5. For more info on this event go to www.irevracing.com For more information on these events call 301-884-RACE, visit us at www. RaceMDIR.com or connect with us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @ RaceMDIR.
Richards Continues Hot Streak With Friday Series Win at Potomac
World of Outlaws feature finish
1. Josh Richards 2. Rick Eckert 3. Kyle Hardy 4. Austin Hubbard 5. Shane Clanton 6. Jason Covert 7. Boom Briggs 8. Eric Wells 9. Kenny Pettyjohn 10. Chase Junghans 11. Stevie Long 12. Chub Frank 13. Jordan Yaggy 14. Morgan Bagley 15. Frank Heckenast Jr. 16. Nick Davis 17. Brandon Overton 18. Kyle Lear 19. Dan Stone 20. Gregg Satterlee 21. Tim McCreadie 22. Ricky Elliott 23. Amanda Whaley 24. Ross Robinson DNQ- Keith Jackson, Dale Hollidge, Deane Guy, Kenny Moreland, Andy Anderson, Pancho Lawler, Chad Hollenbeck, Danny Snyder
Street Stock feature finish
1. Chuck Bowie 2. Mike Franklin 3. Ed Pope Jr. 4. Lloyd Deans 5. Billy Hill 6. Mike Latham
Hobby Stock feature finish
1. Jonathan Raley 2. Ryan Clement 3. John Burch 4.Tommy Randall 5. Dave Adams 6. Buddy Dunagan 7. Greg Morgan 8. Jordan Pilkerton 9. Max Martin 10. Sydney Johnson 11. Sam Raley 12. Bobby Miexsall 13. Billy Crouse 14. Jonny Oliver 15. Matt Stewart 16. Gage Perkins 17. Ed Pope Jr. (DQ)
U-Car feature finish
1. Corey Swaim 2. Jeremy Pilkerton 3. Jamie Marks 4. Mikey Latham 5. Brian Coe Jr. 6. Ricky Feltner 7. DJ Stotler 8. DJ Powell 9. Savannah Windsor 10. Daniel Allford 11. Erica Bailey
Shinnston W. Va.’s Josh Richards, a former three-time World of Outlaw’s Late Model series champion, drove to his first ever Potomac Speedway feature win in last Friday nights Gunters Honey 50 in front of a standing room only crowd. The win for Richards, worth a hefty $10,000 winners check, was his sixth WoO win of the season and career 55th with the series. Rick Eckert and Morgan Bagley made up the front row for the start of the 50-lap main with Bagley gaining control of the event as the field soared down the back stretch. Bagley’s lead would only last one circuit as sixth starting Josh Richards was coming hard and took the race lead as the field completed the second lap. Rick Eckert settled into second and would get close to Richards on more than one occasion, but Richards had his Rocket no.1 set up perfectly and would lead the remainder of the race to score an impressive win. “I really miss racing around this area.” Richards stated in his post race interview. “This region has some of the best Late Model drivers in the country and to come out on top with all the talent that is here shows how strong our team really is.” Richards only scare during his winning drive was heavy lapped traffic in the middle stages of the event. “Potomac is a real racy place and every body is fast.” Richards stated. “I had to try and slow myself down and pick the right line to get through the lapped cars and we were able to get through with no problems. This is a big win for our team and I just want to thank all the fans that came out and supported us tonight.” Eckert hung tough for second, 20th starting Kyle Hardy was third, defending race winner Austin Hubbard was fourth with Shane Clanton completing the top-five. Bagley, Hubbard, Clanton and Richards scored heat race
wins over the 32-car field with twin B-Mains going to Stevie Long and Kyle Lear. In support class action Chuck Bowie became the third different winner of the season with his win in the 16-lap Street Stock feature, Jonathan Raley collected win number five in a bizarre 15-lap Hobby Stock event with Corey Swaim rolling to his 5th win of 2015 in the nightcap 15-lap U-Car main.
By Doug Watson Contributing Writer
Thursday, August 20, 2015
A View From The
BLEACHERS Check Your Messages
By Ronald N. Guy Jr. Contributing Writer The names herein have been changed to protect the innocent; however, the story is completely true. Duke Radbourn, a Southern Maryland native, hadn’t seen it in years, but with the anniversary approaching, a reunion was in order. Of course it would take some doing. It was buried in a storage room filled with Christmas ornaments, random crap and miscellaneous sports memorabilia acquired during a well-spent youth. Tucked in a corner of the room he found a promising lead: a box of vintage baseball cards. Rifling through rows of cardboard classics, he found it: a perfectly preserved ticket from the Orioles game on September 5, 1995…better known as Cal Ripken Jr.’s 2,130th consecutive game played, a milestone that tied the immortal Lou Gehrig’s record. Duke owed his possession of the ticket and its associated memories to a person he had picked on endlessly growing up: his little sister. Here’s how the acquisition went down… Sept. 5, 1995: Duke arrive home after a long day at the office and checked his answering machine. As he milled around the apartment within earshot, a frantic message from his sister played. She and her college roommate were going to the O’s game. They had an extra ticket… for him. She left specific instructions: meet at the Eutaw Street entrance just before game time and she would hand him the unused ticket through the fence. After that, radio silence. Dear God. She has what? Duke’s mind was on tilt. This was his shot to witness live baseball history and he literally had no time to spare. Duke ran out to his truck and drove down I-83 from his Cockeysville apartment to the Inner Harbor like a bat out of hell. The scene near the ballpark was chaos. He dumped his wheels in the first available lot figuring if it got impounded, it wouldn’t matter…as long as he got in. Sprinting to the stadium he started doubting if he heard his sister correctly. Was this real? What gate did she say? What time? He was so close… Camden was a circus, a sea of orange. Huge 2-1-2-9 numbers adorned the warehouse beyond the right field fence; they would change to 2-1-30 shortly. Duke snaked through the frenzy and got to the gate. He had
made it - somehow. Where was she? Scanning the crowd for his 5’2” sister, he heard his name and locked eyes with his suddenly wonderful sibling. Meeting at the fence she handed him the ticket…the ultimate golden ticket (sorry Willy Wonka). Duke ran back in line and within minutes, he was in the stands. He was in the freaking stands for #2,130!!! Twenty years later, as he clutched the ticket and pondered the very different world of 2015, Duke realized the ticket isn’t the only timepiece; the story associated with it is too. If the same scenario was reenacted today, there would be no answering machine. Sis’s message would have been sent to bro via text, giving Duke ample time to divert course and drive directly to the stadium, thereby avoiding the white-knuckled drive down I-83. The ticket exchange would have been casually and precisely coordinated via cell phone – no excitement, no uncertainty. And the ticket itself? It would likely be no more than a stale computer printout from Stubhub or a scan-able barcode on a smartphone, neither of which would have produced the keepsake that Duke fished out two decades later. Of course such considerations are purely hypothetical. Just as the technology has changed, so too have our athletes. Suffice to say, Ripken’s ultimate record of 2,632 consecutive games played will never be broken. Few athletes possess the skill and the health to execute such a feat, and even if they did, it would never occur to them to try. With the ticket tucked safely away, Duke exited the cluttered room smiling. He was happy to be in amazing world of today and happy to have experienced Ripken’s career and the pre-internet age that produced his unforgettable 2,130 adventure. Mostly, though, he was grateful his sister called and that he thought to check his answering machine. Author’s note: This is the 200th edition of “A View From The Bleachers”. Many thanks to The County Times and you, the reader, for the years of support. Send comments to RonaldGuyJr@ gmail.com Correction ___________________________ The column in the Aug. 6 edition of The County Times, “Silenced Roar,” contained an error – the hunter was identified as William Parker in the piece; the correct name is Walter Palmer.
Entertainment
The Calvert County Times
Thursday, August 20, 2015
St. Charles Welcomes Local R&B Cover Band, Tomorrow’s Time, For Free Sunset Concert Festival
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Thursday, August 20 Big Mouth Meatball Subs VFW 2632 (23282 Three Notch Rd., California) – 5:30 to 8 p.m.
St. Mary’s Landing (29935 Three Notch Rd, Charlotte Hall) – 4 to 7 p.m.
Monday, August 24 Pizza & Pint Night
NightCap Tara Rae & Sean Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 8 to 11 p.m.
Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 4 to 7 p.m.
Team Trivia
Friday, August 21 Funkzilla Unplugged Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.
Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 7 to 9:30 p.m.
Tuesday, August 25 Burger & Pint
Josh Airhart Ruddy Duck (16800 Piney Point Rd., Piney Point) – 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.
Press Release
Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 4 to 7 p.m.
Team Feud
Saturday, August 22
The Woven Lullabies (Kappa and Paul) The Westlawn Inn (9200 Chesapeake Avenue, North Beach) – 7:30 to 10 p.m.
25th HR Band Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood) – 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
Karaoke with DJ Tommy T & Friends Applebee’s (45480 Miramar, California) – 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Wednesday, August 26 Brain Games: Mahjongg, Scrabble & More Calvert Library Prince Fredrick (850 Costley Way, Prince Fredrick) – 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Open Mic Night with Stephen Nelson Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 6 to 10 p.m.
Thursday, August 27
Sunday, August 23 Life-Sized Games
lights, and O’Donnell Lake will be on your right, just past Sears Automotive. For directions using internet-based map programs, use the address 10400 O’Donnell Place. St. Charles, MD is the best-selling new home community in Southern Maryland and is considered one of the most successful master planned communities in the Country, recently ranked 42nd by industry data firm, John Burns Real Estate Consulting, in their independent ranking of the Top Selling Master Planned Communities of 2014 across the nation. Over the past few years, St. Charles was featured several times in The Washington Post and was profiled alongside the Washington area’s top master planned communities in The Washington Times (Master-Planned Towns, Age 50, Innovative Still). St. Charles has achieved record-level sales in recent years as buyers and renters recognize the advantages of a mixed-use community with unique features such as the Regency Furniture Stadium, the new West Waldorf library, and the new St. Charles High School. Named by CNN’s Money Magazine as one of the top twenty small cities to live in America, St. Charles is known for its diverse and abundant neighborhoods, lively retail centers, recreational opportunities and excellent schools. St. Charles appeals to all ages and lifestyles and was named by U.S. News and World Report as one of the nation’s top bargains for places to retire. St. Charles invites you to like us on Facebook at St. Charles MD or visit us at www.stcharlesmd.com. The St. Charles Companies includes American Community Properties Trust, The Apartments of St. Charles, American Land Development and St. Charles Community, LLC. The St. Charles Companies’ lines of business include the residential and commercial development of St. Charles, a 9,100 acre planned community in Charles County, Maryland and the ownership of an operating apartment portfolio of approximately 2,500 units in St. Charles.
The St. Charles Companies welcomes Tomorrow’s Time band for a free concert on Thursday, Aug. 27 at 7 p.m. at the O’Donnell Lake waterfront venue. The performance caps this year's Sunset Concert Festival, closing out a successful season of free music for the entire family. Hailing from Maryland and DC, Tomorrow’s Time band captivates audiences with their stunning renditions of classic old school R&B and funk music in the mold of the original artists -- leaving room for their authentic approach to the songs. Founded in 2009, the band covers not only the chart topping singles of the 70's, 80's, but also the deep album cuts not ordinarily heard on the radio today. Anchored by an energetic beat and thumping bass, the band’s repertoire spans several music genres to include rock, pop, soul and R&B slow jams. In 2011, Tomorrow's Time was featured in the June 2011 edition, "Inside the Capitol" of Power Play magazine. St. Charles has teamed up with Boston’s in 2015 for a new and exciting way to enjoy the Sunset Concert Festival, with the opportunity to order a delicious dinner ahead of the concert and pick it up just before the music starts! Check out the variety of fun, concert-friendly fare at www.stcharlesmd.com/concertmenu. Food from Boston's will also be available for purchase at the concert. The Sunset Concert Festival is a summer-long festival sponsored by The St. Charles Companies. For more information, visit us on Facebook at stcharlesmd. Bands perform on the boardwalk, which is in the center of the community. Plenty of free parking is available and concert goers are encouraged to bring blankets or chairs for seating. Coolers are permitted, but alcohol and glass containers are prohibited. Concerts will end at dusk and all performances are free and open to the public. O’Donnell Lake is located at the intersection of St. Patrick’s Drive and Smallwood Drive in St. Charles, behind the movie theater and St. Charles Towne Center. Directions: From Route 301, turn onto Smallwood Drive West. Go through two
Designer Bags Bingo St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds (42455 Fairgrounds Rd., Leonardtown) – 1 to 4:30 p.m.
Great Sounds of Classic Country
Potomac Library (3225 Ruth B. Swann Dr., Indian Head) – 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Swamp Candy Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) –8 to 11 p.m.
The Calvert County Times is always looking for more local talent to feature! To submit art or band information for our entertainment section, e-mail info@somdpublishing.net.
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Early Women in Architecture Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum, 10515 Mackall Rd., St. Leonard- 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Women in Architecture Committee of the American Institute of Architects of Baltimore, in collaboration with the Baltimore Architecture Foundation and Morgan State University, researched early women who contributed to architecture in Maryland. Their findings are presented in a traveling exhibit that will be on display in the visitor center at Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum, July 1 through Aug. 29. The exhibit is free and open to the public. For more information, call 410-586-8501 or visit www.jefpat.org Indian Village Exploration Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum, 10515 Mackall Rd., St. Leonard- 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Spend Saturday exploring the Indian Village at Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum. Join staff and volunteers as they explain native life of Woodland Indians. Activities may include flintknapping (stone tools) and fire making. It runs from May 9 to November 7. For more information, call 410-586-8501 or visit www.jefpat.org. “Opposites Attract” Art Show
North End Gallery, 41652 Fenwick St., Leonardtown- 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Do opposites attract? Visit the North End Gallery in Leonardtown for dynamic artworks created to illustrate the concept in action. “Opposites Attract” runs Aug. 4 through Sept. 27. For additional information, call the gallery at 301475-3130 or visit its website at www. northendgallery.org. “Modern Petroglyphs” Public Art Project
Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center, 13480 Dowell Rd., Solomons- 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The public art project will run through August 30. Participation is included with price of site admission. This year Artist-In-Residence will be making stone carvings featuring images drawn from the local community, combined with secondary images of aerospace themes. Kevin will then make prints from the carvings while encouraging visitors to also make their own prints. The three carved rocks will remain at the Sculpture Garden when completed. Once the printmaking has been competed, Kevin will paint and varnish the works. The colors are lightfast and archival as possible, but compared to the rock, they are ephemeral or lasting only a short time. For more information, call 410-326-4640 or visit annmariegarden.org. “Picto-Pebbles” Public Art Project
Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center, 13480 Dowell Rd., Solomons- 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Do you know the difference between a hieroglyph, a petroglyph, a pictograph, and logogram? Visit our Summer Public Art Project table, just off the Hungerford Patio, and learn the difference. Once you have mastered the differences, paint your own Picto-Pebble with an
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image that represents your hometown. Come back later this summer, or during Artsfest, to find your rock in the park! As visitors walk the trail, be sure to keep an eye out for our summer Artist-InResidence Kevin Sudeith. He is carving petroglyphs onto three large boulders located along our trail. When you find him, take a look at the images he has carved. Be sure to ask him why he chose the images that are on the rocks. The public art project will run through August 30, 2015. Visitors of all ages are invited to join in the Summer Public Art Project from 10 am to 4 pm daily. Participation is included with price of site admission.
shore where it could affect swimmers and people that wade in the water. However, oysters are known to filter the water and attract crabs. Thus, there are some benefits as well. All are welcome to discuss the issues. We would like to hear both positive and negative comments from all that are interested in attending this meeting. For more information,
“Kaleidoscope”
Spend a day experimenting with nature’s colors! Combine history and nature to learn how people dyed their yarn and fabric long ago and what dye sources might be available in your home or yard. $10 per workshop, friends of JJPM is $8. Workshop fee includes one 200 yd. skein of worsted wool yarn. Additional yarn will be available for purchase the day of workshop. Email for space availability. Registration required. For more information, visit www.jefpat.org.
Artworks@7th, 9100 Bay Ave., Thurs., Sat., Sun.: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. or Fri.: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
August at Artworks@7th will feature a “Collidescope” of creativity and color as a trio of our talented artists present their latest works. Jen Poteet, Mickey Kunkle, and Diana Manchak will combine their varied and unique artistry to present a show that will provide a little something for everyone. From imaginative and inspired watercolors by Jen; to the bright, bold, and colorful jewelry pieces created by Mickey; to Diana’s pottery works that can be functional or decorative with each piece having a distinct and unique personality. Come join us for the show’s opening reception on Saturday, it’s free! If you can’t make the reception, then come by any other time during our normal business hours, the show will be up July 30 through Aug. 30. Hours are Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Friday’s from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Contact us at 410286-5278 or visit our website at www. artworksat7th.com or our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/Artworkat7th. Thursday, Aug. 20 Democratic Central Committee
Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick- 6:30 p.m.
Meets on the third Thursday of the month. For more information, visit calvertdemocrats.com. Public Meeting
North Beach Town Hall, 8916 Chesapeake Ave., North Beach- 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
The meeting will be about the North Beach Master Plan Vision. For more information, visit www.ci.north-beach. md.us.
Friday, Aug. 21 Aquaculture Public Meeting
49944 Airedele Rd., Ridge- 7 p.m.
The meeting is to discuss the proposed placement of 18 acres of submerged oyster containers in the Chesapeake Bay, just north of the mouth of St. Jerome’s Creek in 10 to 12 feet of water. Chesapeake True Oyster has requested the State of Maryland for permission to place the oysters in an area that is commonly used by fisherman, crabbers and swimmers. Some concerns brought up thus far are that skates are attracted by the oysters. When the skates move in, the good fishing disappears. Skates have been known to move close to the
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Saturday, Aug. 22 Colors from Nature- Reds: CrimsonVermillion
JJPM Breckinridge Educational Center, 10515 Mackall Rd., St. Leonard- 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Toy Boat Building
Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Rd.- 2 to 4 p.m.
Make your own toy boat in the Maritime History Hall with sessions starting on the half hour. $2 donation requested with museum admission. For more information, visit www.calvertmarinemuseum. com. Warrior Fun Run and Sail
Solomons Island (Solomons Island Rd., Solomons)- 7 a.m. to afternoon
The Warrior Fun Run & Sail raises funds for Patuxent Habitat for Humanity’s Veteran Critical Home Repair program. This time it will help William Quinn, a disabled Navy veteran. In addition to the fun run/ walk and the sailing regatta, this year’s event adds an officially timed 5K run. The Chesapeake Bay Running Club is timing the race and Southern Maryland Sailing Association is once again producing the regatta. Live entertainment, refreshments, and food will be offered by Bear Creek BBQ. 7 a.m. registration begins. 8 a.m. 5K TIMED run/Fun run/ Walk $30. 10 a.m. boat parade on the Patuxent River. Free to view from the boardwalk. 11 a.m. Fouled Anchor Regatta 21’ and over $50 ~ 20’ and under $30. This event is rain or shine. For more information or to donate and register to participate, please visit http://www. patuxenthabitat.org. Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
North Beach Sunrise Garden, Corner of 3rd St. & Bay Ave., North Beach- 11 a.m.
Come celebrate as the town of North Beach unveils the newly construct North Beach Sunrise Garden. Governor Hogan is scheduled to attend. For more information, visit www.ci.north-beach.md.us.
Sunday, Aug. 23 Van Hollen Meet & Greet
The Apples’, 1185 Clay Hammond Rd., Prince Frederick- 4 to 6 p.m.
Space limited. Please RSVP. For more
information, visit www.calvertdemocrats. com. Public Meeting
North Beach Town Hall, 8916 Chesapeake Ave., North Beach- 5 to 6:30 p.m.
Presentation of Recommendation for the Town Master Plan. For more information, visit www.ci.north-beach.md.us. Designer Bags Bingo St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds, 42455 Fairgrounds Rd., Leonardtown- noon Doors open at noon. Bingo starts at 1 p.m. Seating is limited! Join us for an afternoon of bingo fun while having chances to win brand new, authentic designer bags from: Coach , Michael Kors, Kate Spade, Scout, Vera Bradley, Spartina and more!! 20 regular games. 5 specials. 2 raffles. Lots of pull tabs for cash and prizes. Over $5,000 in prizes will be won. Tickets are $25 if ordered and paid in advance, or $30 at the door - tickets include one book of 20 regular games. Everyone must have a paid admission; no infants, no exceptions. To order tickets, send your request for a ticket order form to sugarfacesrescue@ yahoo.com. All proceeds will support care of animals rescued by Sugar Faces Senior Dog Rescue.
Monday, Aug. 24 Zumba Class
Dunkirk Fire Department, 3170 W Ward Rd., Dunkirk- 7 p.m.
This class is Zumba Gold Toning - a dance/fitness program specifically designed for the beginner that allows you to move at your own pace while working with light weights. No experience is necessary. This class will be held on the ground floor through the rear parking lot. Drop in fee is only $5, with greater discounts on multi-class passes. For more info, email Zumbabonnie@comcast.net.
Tuesday, Aug. 25 Ambassadors Meeting
Calvert County Chamber of Commerce, 120 Dares Beach Rd., Prince Frederick- 8:30 a.m.
Meets the 4th Tuesday of each month in the Chamber Office. For more information visit www.calvertchamber.org.
Wednesday, Aug. 26 Auditions for So MD Youth Orchestra Chopticon High School, 25390 Colton Point Rd., Morganza- 3 to 5 p.m.
SMYOC Youth Orchestra is a FULL Orchestra for students in grades 6-12. Traditional and non-traditional instruments welcomed. All musicians with at least one year of musical study may audition. Seasonal concerts. Runs until the Aug. 27. Please see the website for further info: www.smyoc.org.
Thursday, Aug. 27 Little Minnows
Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Rd., Solomons- 10 to 11 a.m.
C is for Crabs! A program for children age 3 to 5 and their caregivers. Fee is $5, free for members. Preregistration suggested. Call 410-326-2042 ext. 41.
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Thursday, August 20, 2015
August, Month Long • Artist: Joshua Owen; Medium: Acrylic Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach Artist’s statement: I didn’t have anything in mind when I started putting together this show. However, being a Pollock fan I dripped and splattered my way through it.
Friday, Aug. 21 • 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.
Tuesday, Aug. 25 • 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, Aug. 26 • 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. • 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.
Friday, August 28 • 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.
Tuesday, Sept. 1 • 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. • Writers by the Bay @ the Library Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 7 to 8:30 p.m. Looking for a writers’ group? All writers and would-be writers are welcome to come for critique & camaraderie. • Manga Otaku Creator’s Night Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach 0 7 to 8:30 p.m. Teen and tween otaku (fans of Japanese comics and anime) will develop the skills to draw their own comics! Artist/ illustrator (and Calvert librarian) McNevin Hayes will guide you through the basics of visual storytelling for comics. Please register.
Wednesday, Sept. 2 • Cinema Café Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 6-8:30 p.m. This film is based on the book, unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand. After a near-fatal plane crash in WWII, Olympian Louis Zamperini spends a harrowing 47 days in a raft with two fellow crewmen before he’s caught by the Japanese navy and sent to a prisoner-of-war camp.
Thursday, Sept. 3 • 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
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• Code Name 4-5-6 Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach – 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. For 4th-6th grade eyes only! 4th – 6th grade students are invited to this series of events which uses plenty of handson activities to have fun with reading! Each month we will explore a new theme and introduce a great chapter book on the topic. No advanced preparation is needed and a snack will be provided. Please register.
Friday, Sept. 4 • 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, Sept. 5 • Garden Smarter: Identifying Invasive Plants
Community Resources Building, 30 Duke Street, Prince Frederick – 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Identify invasive plants commonly found growing in landscaped and natural areas. We’ll take a short walk around the CRB. Bring a mobile computing device with WIFI and dress for the weather.
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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CLUES ACROSS
1. Munich jazz label 4. A lump of clay 8. Showy ornament 10. __ Girl, brand of beer 11. Aka Kissavos 12. Warmest season of the year 13. 2nd longest Bulgarian river 15. Records the brain’s electric currents 16. Cutting part of a drill 17. Colorful Italian city 18. The last part 19. Pouch 20. “Mad Men” creator 24. No (Scottish) 25. Actress Farrow 26. Focus cars (Co. initials) 27. Snakelike fish 28. One point E of due S 29. Grey sea eagle 30. Female “Mad Men” star
37. Actress Lupino 38. Time units (abbr.) 39. Moses’ elder brother 40. 4th Caliph of Islam 41. Treaty of Rome creation 42. Theatrical play 43. Told on 45. “To tie” in Spanish 46. Amidst 47. Exchange for money 48. Bar game missile 49. Pluto or ___ Pater
CLUES DOWN
1. Selfishness 2. Cinnamon source 3. Revolutionary firearm 4. Br. university town river 5. Lower back region 6. Relating to oil 7. Soil 9. Cause to lose courage 10. Pushed in nose dog 12. Dregs
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14. Part of a cheer 15. Point midway between NE and E 18. Female sheep 19. Main 21. In a way, tangled 22. WWII female grunts 23. Nothing 26. Hoover’s organization 27. Before 28. Patti Hearst’s captors 29. One point S of due E 30. Film splicer & viewer 31. Something curved in shape 32. Possessed 33. Patagonian hares 34. Gave a formal speech 35. Resident of Mogadishu 36. Tangles 37. Annona diversifolia 40. Mures river city 41. Same as 15 across 44. Explosive
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