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Don’t Miss the 2015 SMECO Issues Fraud Alert Awards Dinner - A Wonderful Evening! By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Do you use your local library? Are you looking for a way to support library programs and services? Consider attending the Calvert Library Foundation awards dinner, open to all library patrons. The foundation chooses individuals who have made significant to the library and the art of letters to honor at the dinner. Past honorees have included Senator Mike Miller and Kitty Hurrey, said Calvert Library Foundation President and Director Scott Deacon. This year’s honorees are the Honorable Wilson H. Parran and M. Kiplinger Hine, Jr. Parran is the past Boards of Education Association president, a past president of the Board of County Commissioners, and a trustee at the College of Southern Maryland, said Calvert Library Foundation director and dinner coordinator Ron Crupi. Hine is a past president of the Southern Maryland Regional Library, the former president of the Calvert Library Board of Trust-

ees, and the chair of the Maryland Advisory Council on Libraries. “They’re two very noteworthy individuals,” Deacon said. Dinners are $100 per seat, and businesses or individuals have the ability host one or more reserved tables for eight people, in their name or in honor of a specified honoree, for $1,000 per table. Table sponsorships are still available, Deacon said. Reservations are required and can be made at any of the four Calvert Library branches, or by mail addressed to Calvert Library Foundation, 850 Costley Lane, Prince Frederick, Md., 20678. All proceeds will benefit Calvert Library, Deacon said. Funds help pay for programs, equipment, and needs not fully funded in the operating budget. This year’s dinner will be held on Sept. 19 in The Vianney Room at St. John Vianney Church in Prince Frederick at 6 p.m. For more information, visit calvertlibraryfoundation.com. sarahmiller@countytimes.net

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Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) has been alerted to a fraud scam in which customers are asked to provide payment information in order to avoid having their electric service disconnected. According to Tom Dennison, managing director of government and public affairs, several customers have recently notified SMECO that they have received fraudulent calls from people threatening to disconnect their electric service. SMECO warns customer-members not to provide personal financial or electric account information to unauthorized callers. Dennison said, “We continue to issue alerts when customers notify us that these scams are taking place. Not only are they a nuisance, but scam artists can steal thousands of dollars from unsuspecting residents and businesses. We want to help prevent this type of crime by educating our customers whenever we hear about people being tricked out of their hard-earned money.” Dennison added, “If customers receive a phone call from someone threatening to disconnect their power, they may hang up and call SMECO directly to check their account balance. Our contact center is open 24 hours a day, every day. SMECO’s phone number is 1-888440-3311. The phone number is printed at the top of the bill and that’s the number customers should use to reach our contact center.” Customers should not provide Green Dot, Western Union, or

Moneygram payments to callers claiming to be from SMECO. “Customer-members should know how much they owe and when payments are due. Electric utilities follow state regulations and have set schedules for billing and payment,” Dennison explained. SMECO bills are issued monthly. Overdue amounts are identified on a customer’s bill. If payments are late, SMECO sends a pink termination notice. SMECO only calls customers who owe a past due balance. SMECO usually uses an automated phone system with a recorded message; rarely will SMECO employees make personal “collection” phone calls. Collection calls are made about 10 days before service is to be terminated. SMECO does not require payment at the time of the call. SMECO does not make collection calls or terminate service on weekends or holidays. If service is going to be terminated, a SMECO collector will knock on the customer’s door before turning off service. SMECO collectors will accept credit card payments, checks, or money orders, but they do not accept cash. For more information about email scams, phone scams, and SMECO’s collection process, customers can visit SMECO’s website at www.smeco.coop/ safety/scam-alerts. Press Release

Race Day is October 3, 2015

Raise Funds for a Great Cause!

Calvert Memorial Hospital’s 6th annual 5K Run/Walk will be held on Saturday, October 3. Join the fun and run or walk around beautiful Solomons Island. Proceeds will benefit the Sheldon E. Goldberg Center for Breast Care. All participants will be entered to win a Total Wellness Package (oneyear World Gym membership, four consultations with a registered dietition and four personal training sessions). Must be present to win.

Early Bird Race Fee: $40 (before September 25, 2015) Early Bird registrants guaranteed t-shirt and can pick up packets Thursday, October 1, and Friday, October 2 at the KeepWell Center.

Race Fee: $50 (Day of race) Race Time: 8:30 a.m. with a warm-up by World Gym at 8 a.m. Check-in begins at 7 a.m.

You can register online at www. calverthospital.org Donations are tax-deductible as applicable by law.

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SMECO Holds 77th Annual Meeting Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) held its 77th Annual Meeting on Wednesday, September 2, 2015. The event is held to give customer-members the opportunity to vote for SMECO members to serve on the Coop’s Board of Directors. SMECO held the Annual Meeting at the Blue Crabs Regency Furniture Stadium in Waldorf, where it has been held since 2009. SMECO customer-members registered to vote between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. The Cooperative had 819 members register at the meeting, and 394 members voted by absentee mail-in ballot. The following SMECO members were elected to serve on SMECO’s Board for three years: Samuel “Jack” Hammett in Calvert County; Fern G. Brown and Kenneth L. Dyson in Charles County; and W. Rayner Blair III and William R. Cullins III in St. Mary’s County. Customermembers also voted to accept several bylaw amendments. Richard Winkler, Chairman of the SMECO Board of Directors, welcomed SMECO’s customer-members to the ball park and called the meeting to order. J. Ernest Bell II of Leonardtown served as the meeting chairman, and John Briscoe, pastor of Restoration Free Gospel Church in Lexington Park, led the invocation. SMECO’s president and CEO, Austin J. Slater, Jr., reviewed the Co-op’s activities of the past year in his remarks. Slater discussed what he believes is customers’ highest priority: reliable and de-

pendable electric service. He said that the Maryland Public Service Commission held a hearing on August 24, 2015, at which SMECO was determined to be the only electric utility in the state to have met or exceeded all of the Commission’s 2014 service quality and reliability standards. That statement drew applause from the audience. He described how SMECO’s electric Winner of $100 cash attendance grid was put to the test Winner of $100 cash attendance prize from Calvert County, Michael prize from Prince George’s County, the past two winters, with load reaching an Latham. Sherene Bosley. all-time system peak of 1,003 megawatts on According to Slater, “with this construcFebruary 20, 2015. tion comes costs, and not surprisingly, Slater also explained that the Co-op’s reliability does have a price tag.” Slater Southern Maryland Reliability Proj- went on to describe SMECO’s rates for ect was completed in November 2014. energy and the cost of delivering energy. The project took seven years and cost SMECO was awarded its eighth J.D. $108 million and completes a 230-kilo- Power award for superior residential volt loop, first envisioned in the early customer service, and Slater credited 1970s, through SMECO’s service terri- customer surveys with revealing trends tory. He said the criticality of the line toward mobile phones, laptops, and tabwas demonstrated in April when Pepco lets and away from desktop PCs. Slater experienced a failure near Ryceville said that over half of SMECO customers that shut down a significant number of have elected electronic billing and that SMECO customers, as well as parts of the Co-op works to keep pace with adsuburban Maryland and DC. New line vancing technologies. Renewables and and substation construction projects in solar energy are becoming an increasCharles County were also highlighted. ingly important component of SMECO’s energy mix, according to Slater. And customers interested in solar can use a tool on the Co-op’s website called WattPlan to step through an analysis that uses aerial maps and sophisticated calculations to produce financial estimates. Community solar is also on SMECO’s roadmap, Slater said. In the concourse of the stadium, SMECO hosted informational displays about its customer programs and services with an emphasis on emergency preparedness and power restoration. The Co-op now offers a text messaging service and a mobile-friendly web app, SMECO 24/7, for reporting outages and paying bills. Customers can download the free app from Google Play or Apple iTunes. For the texting service, customers text REG, for registration, to 76326, for SMECO, on their phone to be able to report outages and receive status updates. More information is available on SMECO’s website at smeco.coop/smeco247. For the first time at a SMECO annual meetRULES ing, customer-members could participate in a scavenger hunt by visiting each Ages 6 & Under display table and learning about the CoNon-Racers op’s programs. More than 170 particiStock Battery pants were rewarded with a tee shirt emBike Helmet blazoned with “SMECO members rock 1 Lap Around Track 24/7” across the back. $10 Pit Pass Co-op personnel were on hand to provide information about energy-saving (540) 999-KART - 10324 James Madison Parkway, King George VA programs such as CoolSentry and the Quick Home Energy Check-up. CusSPONSORED BY tomers could ask questions of employees who work in the Co-op’s rates department and meter operations. Customer-members were also encouraged to enroll in SMECO’s Members Helping Members program to donate a monthly amount to help less fortunate residents keep their power on. Participation in the Action Committee for Rural Electrifica-

Winners of $100 cash attendance prizes from St. Mary’s County, David Farrell and Stanley Pilkerton.

Winner of the well-traveled SMECO vehicle, Elaine Morgan of Hollywood, Maryland.

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Winners of $100 cash attendance prizes from Charles County. Standing: Rhosheeda Proctor, Joseph Sobnosky of the Pinefield Civic Association, Wayne Bennett, Marty Rollins, and Deven Soni. Seated: Howard Nolan, Annette Stonework, Robert Orndorff, Ulysses Bowman, William Strutt, and Sharon Martin.

tion was also encouraged. Joe Lehan, voice of the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs, served as the emcee for the entertainment prior to the meeting during which the Sara Gray Band performed a one-hour set and customers won prizes for bingo games. The La Plata High School Navy Junior ROTC presented the colors, and the Southern Mix Chorus performed the national anthem at the beginning of the meeting. Free ice cream and sodas were available before the meeting, and each customer-member who registered received an insulated tote bag. Registered members were eligible to win one of 50 electric bill credits of $50 each. In addition, winners of 15 cash prizes of $100 each and a well-traveled SMECO vehicle were randomly selected from the registered members in attendance. Elaine Morgan of Hollywood won the SMECO vehicle, a four-door 2004 Chevy Malibu, with AM/FM radio, air conditioning, and 104,000 miles. Press Release

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Rehabilitation Centers of Southern Maryland (RCSM) Providing Athletic Training Services

the direct supervision of the school’s athletic trainer. RCSM also helped Charles County’s schools implement the ImPACT concussion testing program. ImPACT (Immediate PostConcussion Assessment and Cognitive Testing) is a computer based program that all Charles and St. Mary’s County athletes use to help evaluate an athlete who may have suffered a concussion. The results of the test help ensure a safe return to sports for all athletes following a possible concussive episode. The athletic trainers along with school athletic directors administer the pre and posttests to athletes. The athletic trainers follow a very rigorous post-concussion return to play protocol based on the results of the test. RCSM has provided athletic training services to the St. Mary’s County high schools for game coverage and part time in the schools for nearly 10 years. They have provided physical and occupational therapy in Southern Maryland for 25 years. RCSM often provides opportunities for students to come into one of RCSM’s 3 offices to observe the physical and occupational therapists and further explore these potential career opportunities. This is just one of the many ways RCSM is working to give back to the community. For further information on athletic training please contact Neil Brown PT, ATC, and Director of Athletic Training Services for the Rehabilitation Centers of Southern Maryland, at 301-8707366 or neilb@rcsmd.com.

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Stafford Road Gas Line Project

Work will begin Tuesday, Sept. 8, to install a new natural gas line along the west side of Stafford Road in Prince Frederick. The project will take approximately 30 days to complete. Stafford Road will remain open during the installation, though mo-

torists may experience periodic delays due to temporary lane closures and flagging operations. Facilities located on Stafford Road include Calvert Substance Abuse Services, the Calvert County Detention Center, the Barstow Convenience Center and the county’s Highway Maintenance

Facility. For more information about the project, contact Project Inspector Roy Milstead at 443-532-1841 or email milsteer@co.cal.md.us. Like Calvert County Government on Facebook. Press Release

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The Rehabilitation Centers of Southern Maryland (RCSM) are proud to announce that, for the sixth consecutive year, they have been awarded the contract to provide athletic training services to all Charles County public high schools. This decision to continue athletic training by the Charles county public schools allows a nationally certified and state licensed athletic trainer to be placed in each school. The duties of the athletic trainer include evaluating and treating athletic injuries, working with coaches on injury prevention programs, physically preparing athletes for competition, and providing immediate care for injuries that occur during games and practice. In past seasons, the athletic trainers in Charles County have helped care for over 80 concussions and 1200 injuries during a single school year. Athletic trainers must have a Bachelors or Master’s degree, are required to pass a national board of certification exam, and are licensed by the state of Maryland. Once licensed, the athletic trainer works under the care of a supervising physician. The athletic trainer maintains close contact with physician as well as the physical and occupational therapists to guide the injured athlete through the care needed to ensure a safe return to play. In addition to athletic training services, RCSM initiated a student athletic trainer program. The student athletic training program is open to all high school students in Charles County who may be interested in a future healthcare career. It allows them to gain hands on experience while working under

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An Inside Look at 2015 Speaker Series at Sotterley!

Deputies Connect with Youth Through Sports

Gave America the Emancipation Proclamation and Changed the Course of the Civil War,” Wednesday, October 14 at 7:00p.m. in the Barn. Was it through will or by accident, intention or coincidence, personal achievement or historical determinism that President Abraham Lincoln freed the slaves? Todd Brewster, a Lincoln expert describes the search for the right moment to enact the Emancipation Proclamation and simultaneously turn the tide of war. Roosevelt’s Second Act: The Election of 1940 and The Politics of War,” Sunday, November 8 at 3:00 p.m. in the Barn. Richard Moe, winner of the 2013 PROSE Award for U. S. History, focuses on a turning point in American political history: FDR’s controversial decision to seek a third term.

Sotterley Plantation is pleased to give an inside look at our upcoming presenters for the 2015 Speaker Series at Sotterley. With generous support from the Boeing Company, dedicated to promoting education and the arts within the Southern Maryland community, the Speaker Series at Sotterley is free to the public. Due to limited seating, advanced reservations are required. Call 301-373-2280 for reservations. “Slave Labor in the Capital: Building Washington’s Iconic Federal Landmarks,” Wednesday, September 23, at 7:00 p.m. in the Barn. Based on his research in the commissioners’ records, author Bob Arnebeck describes the world of dawn to dusk work, salt pork and corn bread, white scorn, a kind nurse and the moments when everything depended on their skills. “Lincoln’s Gamble: The Tumultuous Six Months that

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Pictured above: Sheriff Mike Evans, Major Dave McDowell, DFC Andre Mitchell, Kathy Baker, Carol Benke, Susan Ude and Jo Ann Martin.

On September 2, 2015 Kathy Baker, Carol Benke, Susan Ude and Jo Ann Martin of the Republican Women of Calvert County donated an assorted variety of sports equipment to the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office. In the spring of 2015, Sheriff Mike Evans had a conversation with Betty Figgins-Hill of the Republican Women of Calvert County where he explained to her that when he was a Maryland State Trooper back in the 80’s how he would carry around a football in his police car so that when the opportunity presented itself, he would play catch with the kids in the neighborhoods where he patrolled. The Republican Women of Calvert County thought it would be a great idea to give current Sheriff’s Deputies the same

opportunities to connect with the youth of Calvert County that Sheriff Evans had when he patrolled the same neighborhoods. The sports equipment will be distributed to deputies, so they will be able to keep the equipment in their vehicles and when the opportunity presents itself, they too will be able to play catch, Frisbee or soccer with any youth that they may come into contact with. In this day and age, it is important for our local law enforcement to not only engage with youth in the community, but also to foster positive relationships and memories with the youth of Calvert County. Press Release

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Edward T. Hall Aquatic Center Holds Open House to Celebrate Reopening

The Calvert County Division of Parks and Recreation will hold an open house at the Edward T. Hall Aquatic Center in Prince Frederick to celebrate the center’s reopening. The center opens Tuesday, Sept. 8, after being closed for eight weeks for warranty repairs to the competition pool. The open house will be held Sunday, Sept. 13, from 12-6 p.m. The community is invited to participate in a number of free activities during the open house. Free water fitness classes, swim lesson evaluations, swim team evaluations and a Wibit obstacle course will be available for all ages. The aquatic center’s hours will be MondayFriday 6 a.m.-9 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m.-9 p.m. and Sunday 8 a.m.-8 p.m. The county’s two other public pools, the Cove Point Park Pool and the King’s Landing Pool, will close for the summer season at 8 p.m. Sept. 7. To learn more about Calvert County

Parks and Recreation aquatic operations, visit online at www.co.cal.md.us/ parks or call 410-535-1600, ext. 2649. Press Release

Patuxent River Navy Museum Association Seeks Social Media Content News stories and updates relating to the new Exhibit Center, Bldg. A including construction/architectural facts, expected milestone dates, opening information and interesting photographs of the building under construction Pictures of PRNAM outreach activities such as scout troop visits, PRNAMA members in volunteer roles, STEM-related events at the Museum, links to Podcasts and online interviews or any other activities that show activities at the Museum Pictures and stories of PRNAMA Events including Meet the Airplane, Decompression Nights and events coming up Pictures of Gift Shop merchandise and Museum marketing materials Pictures of people enjoying their time at the Museum! Send whatever content you think might be appropriate for our use to Mari Rondeau at association@paxmuseum. com.

Completion of the new Navy Museum building is one of the most anticipated openings in the County. Along with the opening come higher expectations of the Patuxent River Naval Air Museum Association (PRNAMA) for continued public engagement through exhibits, events and public outreach and also in the realm of Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and other social media outlets. Social media provides PRNAMA a way to distribute relevant museum information to far more people than can be reached in person. It is vital that postings from the PRNAMA be regular, diverse in content and engaging. The only way that this can be accomplished is if everyone contributes! Here are some examples of content the Association would like to post along with related and all important photographs. Historical and current Naval Aviation flight test activities at PAX. This can include TPS, NATC, NAWC, aircraft, test equipment, prototypes, simulation, and specific flight test procedures. Telling the story on these activities is at the core of PRNAM’s mission

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The 1966 Class of William Sampson Brooks High School is in the process of planning the 50th year Class

As an important component of the ongoing effort to build the Calvert County government FY-17 budget, we are introducing some new terms. A Basis of Estimate is one of them which should be the vital component to make the county government operations more transparent to the citizens. The following explains what a Basis of Estimate is and is not. First a little background. We are asking the staff to identify the Services they provide our citizens and the Functions they perform to accomplish their mission of serving the public. Then we ask them to identify the Resources they need such as Salaries, Skills, Operating Expenses, and Contract Services. The Basis of Estimate therefore is simply the justification for those requested resources. However, the Basis of Estimate must be in layman’s language so that anyone can understand what work is being done and understand the needed costs. The description is not a job description although some understanding of the needed skills is included. The best way to demonstrate what a Basis of Estimate is would be through the following example – Not County Related. Let’s say you were hiring someone to provide complete landscaping for your home and they quote you a price of $50,000 per year. I have no idea whether that is realistic or not, but bear with me. Whoa, you might say, that is a lot of money, why do you need that much to provide the Service called Landscape My Home? The landscaper may provide you a basis of the estimated costs. That is done by describ-

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tegrity of the Board process. She said, “Prior to or during the meeting, any Board member may direct an item to be moved to the regular agenda for discussion. The rights and privileges of Board members are not limited in any way by the use of a consent agenda.” Items in the consent agenda include adoption of the agenda and minutes; financial, enrollment and construction reports; and approval of items—such as policies—that have been posted for public comment for 30 days and for which no comments have been received.

The Board of Education of Calvert County Public Schools will implemented a consent agenda at its meeting on Sept. 10. A consent agenda is a meeting practice that packages routine committee reports, Board meeting minutes, and other noncontroversial items not requiring discussion or independent action as one agenda item. The objective is to increase efficiency, dedicate meaningful time to complex decisions and be mindful of staff resources. This practice, according to Board President Tracy H. McGuire, makes efficient use of time while maintaining the in-

ing that for your yard, it will require his crew of 3 grass cutters being on-site once a week to cut and trim. The landscaper will need to apply grass feeding and weeding products 3 times a year (identifying those costs for you). Additionally, removal of some scrubs and their replacement with an improved arrangement of plants, fountains, and the like all have their costs and timing constraints. So, that Basis of Estimate the landscaper provides you essentially details the number of employees needed, their skills and salaries, the amount of various products and their costs as well as a sense of how often the landscaping crew will be on the job. Note, what was not described was how they cut the grass, what they choose to plant or remove, that they have to dig holes for the plants, nor what they are responsible for doing/supervising. In short, the Basis of Estimate is a means for the everyday citizen to understand the Services and Functions being provided and sufficient cost related information to determine if the expected value meets their expectations. So, as we prepare to unveil the new approach to building the budget in October, be ready to gain a greater insight into county operations, the costs, and see the wide range of value your county government is providing for your relatively low tax rates. You will see this as a good news story.

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Cops & Courts

Crash On Route 4 and Rousby Hall Road

On Sept. 3, at approxiMD. As the motorcycle enmately 1940 hours members tered the intersection, a 2009 of the Calvert County SherJeep Wrangler operated by iff’s Office Patrol Bureau and Joseph James Illar, a 57 year Crash Reconstruction Team old male of Lusby, entered the responded to the intersection intersection in an attempt to of MD Route 4 and Rousby make a left turn to travel west Hall Road for the report of a on Rousby Hall Road and colserious motor vehicle crash. lided with the motorcycle. As Upon arrival units located a result of the collision both three vehicles that were inthe operator and the rear pasPhoto Provided volved in a collision. One of senger were ejected from the with Press Release the vehicles involved was a motorcycle. After the colliHarley Davidson motorcycle. sion the motorcycle continued Preliminary investigation revealed a travelling west and struck a 2014 Mercedes 2001 Harley Davidson motorcycle operated Benz SUV, which was stopped on Rousby by Conrado Rago Fabricante Jr, a 55 year Hall Road waiting to turn right onto northold male of Broomes Island, was traveling bound MD Route 4. The Mercedes was opnorthbound on MD Route 4 in the area of erated by Julianne Robin Posey, a 53 year Rousby Hall Road. The motorcycle was also old female of Broomes Island. Subsequent occupied by a rear passenger, Lauren Shel- to the collision with the Mercedes, the moby Pitt, a 27 year old female of Hollywood torcycle and the Mercedes caught fire.

Fabricante and Pitt were both killed and were pronounced dead on the scene by emergency medical personnel. Illar was treated on the scene for minor injuries and was released. Posey also sustained minor injuries and was released after assessment on the scene. At this time the causation of the collision and fault remains under investigation. The bodies of Fabricante and Pitt were transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Baltimore, MD where an autopsy will be performed. Deputy W. Rector and other members of the Crash Reconstruction Team are conducting an investigation into the events that led up to the collision. Anyone with information about the collision is asked to contact Dep. Rector at 410-535-2800 or via e-mail at rectorwa@co.cal.md.us Press Release

Fatal Motor Vehicle Crash In Prince Frederick

Disorderly Conduct/Assault/Resisting Arrest: On Sept. 7 at 12:02 a.m., Trooper First Class Oles responded to the Tiki Bar in Solomons for a reported disorderly subject in the roadway. Travis W. Hunter, 41 of Lusby, was found to be extremely intoxicated and was observed assaulting a security person. During the arrest of Hunter, he became exceedingly resistant and refusing to

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Warrant Service: On Sept. 3 at 7:21 a.m., Trooper Warrick stopped a vehicle on Rt. 4 near Walmart in Prince Frederick for traffic violations. Olushope I. Shoniregun, 34 of Bladensburg had an open warrant for burglary through Prince George’s County. He was additionally charged with Hindering and Obstruction and CDS Paraphernalia possession. He was arrested and incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.

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copter where she is listblood alcohol content. ed in serious but stable It is believed alcohol condition. and driver error are the The driver of the major contributing facSilverado was identitors in this crash. fied as Robert Rambo, If you witnessed this 57, of Prince Frederick, crash or the series of Maryland. Rambo was events that led up to it transported via MSP Photo Provided with Press Release please contact Deputy helicopter to Medstar First Class Jeff Hardestrauma center in Washington DC where ty of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office he is listed in stable condition. Crash Reconstruction Team. Dfc. HardPreliminary investigation by the Crash esty can be reached at 410-535-2800 or Reconstruction Team revealed the Chev- email him at hardesje@co.cal.md.us. rolet Silverado operated by Rambo was travelling westbound along Maryland Press Release Route 231 when it crossed the double yellow center line and drove onto the shoulder. The GMC Envoy was travelling eastbound on Rt. 231. The operator of the Envoy drove onto the eastbound shoulder in an effort to avoid being struck by the Chevrolet Silverado. The Chevrolet Silverado struck the Envoy on the eastbound shoulder, pushing the Envoy backwards, and destroyed the Envoy’s passenger compartment. The Crash Reconstruction Team members gathered all pertinent evidence from the scene and documented their findings. The Patrol Units on scene detected the odor of an alcoholic beverage emitting from the passenger compartment of Rambo’s vehicle. Deputies responded to Medstar in Washington DC where a blood draw was administered to determine

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On Sept. 5 at approximately 3:39 p.m., Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Patrol units were dispatched to a serious personal injury crash on Maryland Route 231 near Heather Road in Prince Frederick. Upon arrival units observed a 2009 Chevrolet Silverado and a 2003 GMC Envoy with heavy front end damage. It was evident the vehicles had been involved in a head on offset collision. The passenger compartment of the GMC Envoy was severely compromised during the collision. There were two patients in the Envoy and one in the Silverado. Due to the extent of the driver of the Envoy’s injuries, Patrol Units called for the Crash Reconstruction Team to respond to assist with the investigation. Members from the Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad, the Huntingtown Volunteer Fire Department and Calvert Advanced Life Support responded to the scene and extricated the patients from both vehicles. The driver of the Envoy was severely injured during the collision and was transported to Calvert Memorial Hospital where he was pronounced deceased by the emergency room doctor. The deceased was identified as Peter Schroeder, 59, of Chesapeake Beach, Maryland. The front seat passenger of the Envoy was the wife of the deceased, Mary Schroeder, 54, also of Chesapeake Beach. Mary Schroeder was transported to the Medstar trauma center in Washington DC via MSP heli-

obey a lawful order. He was incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center. Disorderly Conduct and Possession of Oxycodone: On Sept. 8 at 4:17 p.m., Trooper First Class Oles responded to the 11500 block of Durango Drive in Lusby for a report of a disorderly subject. Sequoia G. Henderson, 26 of Lusby, was breaking items throughout the home. She was arrested for disorderly conduct. While in the residence, TFC Oles observed a pill container sitting out in the open which contained Oxycodone. Henderson did not have a prescription for the medication and was additionally charged for possession of CDS. She was incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center. Press Release

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Art Week in Solomons 5 Days of Creativity By Crista Dockray Staff Writer

n art filled week is in store as Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center and carmen’s gallery get ready to fill Solomons with beauty at their annual events, Artsfest and Solomons Plein Air Festival. Although the two events are separate, both started with the goal to promote the arts in the Solomons area. Now Artsfest is 22 years in the running and the Plein Air Festival is four, although Carmen has been hosting various Plein Air events for around 25 years. Plein Air painting refers to the idea of simply painting outside instead of indoors, a practice of impressionist painters like Monet. This year, out of 45 applicants, only 25 hand picked artists from around the country will take on this style on Tuesday, Sept. 15 through Saturday, Sept. 20. Their paintings will be judged by the famed artist Hiu Lai Chong. According to the Plein Air Festival website, Hiu Lai Chong is an award winning painter and many of her pieces are displayed in museums around the country. Chong is also part of several art related organizations, including the American Society of Marine Artists and Mid-Atlantic Plein Air Painter Association, the Laguna Plein Air Painter Association and the Washington Society of Landscape Painters. An addition to the 25 is the Invited Art-

ist Marius Zabinski of Brussels, Belgium, who will paint among the artists. Zabinski, a Cubist artist, is considered a master in his style and is compared to the big names before him. All artists will paint Tuesday through Friday, with different events and locations as their inspiration. Artists will turn in their paintings on Friday at noon, before final event, The Affaire of The Arts, on Saturday, Sept. 19. Tuesday, Sept. 15 the artists will paint and register throughout Solomons Island before their reception dinner. Wednesday, Sept. 16, they may paint anywhere in Calvert County, including places like Battle Creek Cypress Swamp, Kings Landing Park and Calvert Cliffs State Park. The festival will have a Quick Draw on Thursday, Sept. 17 from 6 to 8 p.m., where the artists have two hours to paint and race the sunset at the Riverwalk. The public is welcome to join and compete with the artists for a $25 fee or come and watch for free. Painting stops at the buzzer, the pieces are judged and awarded by Chong, then become available for immediate sale. All participants can win cash prizes. Before the quick draw and on Friday, Sept. 18, locations like Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts center, Calvert Marine Museum and Waterman’s Wharf are suggested locations for artists to take inspiration. All artists will be tracked so that observers may find and watch their favorite artists work. In the morning, on Saturday, Sept. 19

from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., the festival will host Paint the Town for a Cause at the Riverwalk, where anyone of any level and age can come and paint what they see for free, including antique cars. Registration is required either onsite or by a printed form available online. Chick-Fil-A will be there handing out coupons and many of the students from lo-

cal schools will come and participate and have the chance to win free family admission to Annmarie Gardens. At the end of the event, artists can sell their work and 40 percent of the profit will go to charity and 60 percent will stay in pocket. There will be cash awards this day and the pieces will be judged by Carolyn Egeli, a well-known portrait painter. On Saturday night from 6 to 9 p.m., the artists’ work will be displayed in carmen’s gallery for the Affaire of the Arts event. According to the website, the backyard of the gallery will have a cash bar, live music by Ritmo Caché and hors d’oeuvres from Kingfishers. The event will be accessible with a $25 fee that can go towards the purchase of a painting. Awards will be given and all 25 artists will be in attendance. The paintings will be held in carmen’s gallery until Sunday at 4 p.m. when they will then be taken down and brought back with artists. The Festival will provide six local charities with

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a portion of the proceeds and would like to thank Avian, their presenting sponsor, for helping make their event possible. The Artsfest presented by Annmarie Sculpture Gardens and Arts Center is a two-day event from Sept. 19 through the 20, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. rain or shine, overlapping on the last two days of the Plein Air Festival. According to Bill Stevenson, Annmarie Garden’s Director of Marketing and Development, the event typically gets between 11,000 and 12,000 people throughout the two days. Most people come from the tri-county area, but they get people from as far away as the Midwest, the North East and Florida. On the two days, around 165 artists’ booths from 14 different states will set up their variety of products both inside and outside. Of those 165, Annmarie Garden is

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happy to announce the presence of Andrew Baxter, a bronze conservator, Lisa Tettimer, a jeweler who works with copper and silver and Keith Harancher, a photographer. There will be more than 20 performers on two stages dancing in different styles and playing everything from jazz to gospel and bluegrass to a capella. Some of the performers will be The Bootleggers, Folk Salad Trio, Patuxent Voices and The Lovejoy Group. There will be a mime, a stilt walker, a living statue and bubble magic. Like the Plein Air Festival. all artists must go through a formal application process. According to Stevenson, they must submit a description of their work and creative process as well as images of their work. They are then selected by their originality and craftsmanship. During the event, a few of the artists will

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win awards made by Garner & Duff Flowers. Some include the Arts Council of Calvert County Best of Show Award, awarded to the best visual artist, the Jan Kleponis of O'Brien Realty Best Demonstration Award, awarded to the best demonstrating visual artist and the Calvert Marina Performing Artist Award, awarded to the best performing artist. For kids who need a different form of excitement, there are many free stations around the grounds that will entertain with things like hula hoops and beach balls. There will be a discovery tent inspired by games, there is a cardboard city, a fairy lolly, a patio play area, a creekside overlook and the Studio School and the Clay Studio. Food and drinks will be available for purchase and will offer everything from chicken teriyaki to cotton candy. Ticket fees are $6 for adults, free for members and children 11 and under. No pets allowed and no advance ticket sales. Parking is free. All forms of payment are accepted. Check online and in the mail for coupons. On the last day of both events, Sept. 20, Annmarie Gardens was kind enough to give free admission to the 25 artists from the Plein Air Festival in order for them to see more examples of art in the area. Although there is not much more “cross-

pollination”, as Carmen Lee Nance Gambrill, owner of carmen’s gallery called it, between the two festivals, both events have future plans to work more together. “I think it is great when more than one event can work together on highlighting Solomons unique charm,” said Stevenson. Gambrill says that each of these events focuses on the art in Solomons, but they feature different steps in the process. The Plein Air Festival concentrates on the creation and “artists in action” and the Artsfest concentrates on the admiration of a finished product. Both are great ways to discover talent by or featuring the local area and support the events that hold them. carmen’s gallery is located at 14550 Solomons Island Rd. in Solomons. For more information about the Solomons Plein Air Festival and the schedule of events, visit www.solomonspleinair.com or their Facebook page. Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center is located at 13480 Dowell Rd. in Solomons. To find out more about the Artsfest scheduling and vendors, visit the event section at www.annmariegarden.org or call 410-326-4640. contributing@countytimes.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.

Marie Kimball Thomas, 75 Marie Kimball Thomas, “Kim”, of Prince Frederick, Maryland passed away Aug. 21 in Prince Frederick following a long battle with rheumatoid ar-

gan, as well as Neal and Kim’s devoted Cocker Spaniel companion, Heidi. A Memorial service will be held on Saturday, Sept. 12 at 11 a.m. at Christ Church, 3100 Broomes Island Rd., Port Republic. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to either: Calvert Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, 100 Hospital Rd., Prince Frederick or Christ Church, 3100 Broomes Island Rd., Port Republic.

thritis and related complications. She was surrounded by her husband and sons who loved her deeply and will miss her dearly. Thomas was born on July 24, 1940 in Boston, Mass. to the late Cynthia and Harmon Harris. Her early years were spent primarily in Bronxville, N.Y. After completing high school in Lausanne, Switzerland, she returned to Boston and graduated from Wheelock College in 1962 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Education. Thomas cared deeply about children and had a full career as an early childhood educator spanning more than 25 years, including head teacher roles with St. Paul’s Nursery & Day School in Alexandria, Virginia and the Calverton School in Prince Frederick, Maryland. In retirement, she played an active role volunteering with the Calvert Memorial Hospital Auxiliary since 1997. She contributed over 3,000 hours to the Auxiliary, and served as its president from 2008 to 2010. She was also the chair person for fund raising events, led the project for the Calvert Memorial Hospital Cookbook and was recently named the Volunteer Sunshine Girl. A loving wife and proud mother fiercely devoted to her family, Thomas was also a breast cancer survivor and a long-standing parishioner of Christ Church in Calvert County. She was a sweet and caring friend, thoughtful neighbor, dedicated volunteer and gourmet cook, as well as an amazing human being and a true fighter. Thomas is survived by her husband of 31 years, Neal Winston Thomas; sons, David R. Morgan and Brian C. Morgan and his wife Claudia P. Morgan; and grandchildren, Russell P., Connor P. and Annabella P. Mor

Joan B. Marsh died of complications related to Alzheimer’s disease at Hospice House in Callaway, Maryland, on Aug. 24. The daughter of the late George K. Brengle and Gladys Ayres, she was born in Brunswick. She attended Western Maryland College (now McDaniel College), graduating in 1952. In December 1952 she married her husband Jim, and began her career as an educator, teaching in the Frederick County and Carroll County public school systems. In 1958, seeing a need for an early childhood education program, she co-founded Just Five Folks, a preschool/kindergarten for five-year-olds in Westminster, Maryland. In 1966 she and her husband moved to Leonardtown. When the State of Maryland passed legislation requiring the regulation of all home daycare settings, Marsh was asked to take charge of this new licensing program for St. Mary’s, Charles, and Calvert counties. Working for the St. Mary’s County Health Department, she logged thousands of miles throughout Southern Maryland, advising home caregivers on the best practices for the care and development of young children. It was not an easy task, informing long-time caregivers that they must modify their homes to come into compliance with state law or risk being shut down. In 1981 she earned a Master of Education in Early Children from the University of Maryland. Her expertise was called upon by the St. Mary’s County Board of Education, on which she served from 19861991. She retired from the Health Depart-

ment in 1991, and was asked by Father Andrew White School to be a long-term substitute for one of the kindergarten teachers. She stayed at the school for two years, and ended her professional career doing what she loved best: teaching and caring for young children. Marsh was a member of the board of trustees of the St. Mary’s County Library from 1997 until her illness prevented her from serving. She also was a member and secretary of the Three Oaks Center. Survivors include her four children, Lynn Marsh Freeman, Julia Marsh Brown, and James K. Marsh of Washington, D.C.; Patricia Marsh Dehoorne of Chelsea, Michigan; and nine grandchildren. The family will receive friends on Friday, September 18 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Rd., Leonardtown. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, September 19 at 11 a.m., at St. Francis Xavier Church, 21370 Newtowne Neck Rd., Leonardtown. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Contributions in memory of Mrs. Marsh may be made to Friends of Newtowne Manor House, 21370 Newtowne Neck Rd., Leonardtown. Friends of St. Mary’s County Library, Friends of the Library, P.O. Box 165, Leonardtown, or Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown.

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Fred E. Voss, 84 Fred E. Voss of Sunderland passed away at his home on Sept. 1. He was born Nov. 12, 1930 in Queens, N.Y., to Fred H. and Ida Voss. He married his wife of nearly 60 years, Joan Hens Voss, on January 28, 1956 in Hamburg, N.Y. Together they raised seven children: Fred (Gael), Rich, Kevin, Brendan (Danielle), Joanna, Chris and Greg (Maria). Voss traveled the world for business but some of his favorite memories were that of his trips, with his family to the southwestern United States or visits, with Joan, to their sons in Massachusetts, New Jersey and Florida. In his late 70’s he was still whitewater rafting with his children. During one of these trips he earned the self-given nickname, “The Inspiration”. He enjoyed unusual foods but always looked forward to having a lobster or Maryland Blue Claw. He was an avid reader who loved suspense and intrigue. Listening to classical music was a passion of his, his cell phone ringtone featured an

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opera. He was nicknamed “the most interesting man in the world” by those who knew him. Voss graduated from Niagara University, Niagara Falls, N.Y. with a degree in Economics. He worked in professional education and development and international training. He was employed by Bethlehem Steel, Linde Air Products, American Management Association and American Society for Training Development from where he retired in 1997. In addition to his wife and children, Voss is also survived by his grandchildren Fred (Kelly), Jon (Kana), Marissa, Gabriel and great-grandchildren, Tianna, Jacavian, Ashon, Khalil and Saya. There was a viewing at Rausch Funeral Home, Owings, on Friday, Sept. 4 and a Mass of Christian Burial was held Saturday, September 5, at Jesus the Divine Word Catholic Church, Huntingtown.

David Joseph Williams, 58 David Joseph “Dave” Williams, of Solomons passed away peacefully on Sept. 3 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Born July 31, 1957 in Washington, D.C., he

was the son of Margaret E. (McDermott) Williams and the late Leighton D. Williams. Dave graduated from Crossland High School in 1975. He moved to the area from Germantown in March of 2015 and was the co-owner of Valid Electric Company. Dave is survived by his mother, Margaret E. Williams of Solomons; his children, Taylor Leigh Williams of Bethesda and Morgan Elizabeth Williams of Germantown; and his siblings, Kathleen W. Pedersen of Solomons, Jonathan Williams of Bowie and Lorraine Johnson of Clinton. Family will receive friends on Friday, Sept. 11 from 10 until 11 a.m at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, 225 Alexander St., Solomons. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Burial will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to the Germantown Pregnancy Center, 13230 Executive Park Terrace, Germantown. Condolences to the family may be made at www.rauschfuneralhomes.com.

Andrew “Andy” W. Dyer, Sr., Esq. Andrew “Andy” W. Dyer, Sr., Esq. of Tracy’s Landing, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 29. He was the beloved husband to Linda P. Brown and loving

father to Andrew W. Dyer, Jr. and Matthew J. Dyer. He is also survived by a brother, Wilfred M. Dyer III, nephews Wilfred M. Dyer IV, Nelson Dyer, Hunter G. Ellis and niece Virginia Ellis. He was born on May 22, 1947 in Washington, D.C. to the late Helen (Wynn) and Wilfred M. Dyer, Jr. Mr. Dyer graduated Massanutten Military Academy in 1965, Washington College with a B.A. in Political Science in 1969 and The Dickinson School of Law as a Juris Doctor in 1972. He served as a founding member of the Washington College Crew Club. Dyer’s legal career in Southern Maryland spanned over 40 years and he was a well-regarded expert in property matters and trusts and estates. Mr. Dyer also served as the County Auditor for Prince George’s County in the 1990s and early 2000s. He was an avid outdoorsmen who enjoyed sailing, hunting, fishing, camping, and traveling to Cape Cod, Mass. and Pine Island, Fla. He was a member of Centennial Lodge No. 174 in Upper Marlboro, The Loyal Order of Moose, the Maryland Bar Association, the Pirates Cove Race Club, the Sailing Club of the Chesapeake, the Southern Maryland Society, the West River Sailing Club, and the Upper Marlborough Hunt Club. Funeral Services were held at St. James Parish Church, 5757 Solomon’s Island Rd., Lothian, on Friday, Sept. 4.

Joseph William Kumbar, 76

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Joseph William Kumbar, of Owings passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family and close friends on Monday, Aug. 24. He was the beloved husband of the late Betty E. Kumbar; loving father of William J. Kumbar of Lexington Park and Denise Kumbar Bender and her husband, Michael of Hollywood. Kumbar was born in Washington, D.C., on April 4, 1939 and graduated from Mackin High School in 1957. He served in the United States Air Force from 1958 to 1962, as an Airman 2nd Class, which included an isolated tour in Thule, Greenland and was honorably discharged.

He was married to Betty Evans on Aug. 24, 1963. He worked for Safeway from 1962 to 1996 and was a parishioner of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church since 1974. He is also survived by two granddaughters Kelsey Jean and Brittany Ellen Bender of Hollywood; one sister Mary I. Kumbar of Williston, Fla.; one brother James L. Kumbar of Maryville, Tenn.; 22 nieces, nephews and numerous other family and friends. A viewing was held at Lee Funeral Home Calvert, P.A. Owings. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, North Beach, followed by burial at Ft. Lincoln Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Calvert Hospice, P. O. Box 838, Prince Frederick.

Belinda Sue Shanks, 48 Belinda Sue Shanks of Huntingtown, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Aug. 29. She was born on April 2, 1967 in La Plata to Harriett (Guy) and Thomas Mattingly. She was a graduate of Arundel High School in 1985 and Johnson School of Practical Nursing in Baltimore in 1996. Shanks was also a veteran of the U. S. Army. She enjoyed gardening and was dedicated to her family and friends. She was the beloved wife to Brian A. Shanks and the devoted mother to Christopher and Jacob Shanks. She was a sister to Bonnie Thompson and a loving daughter-in-law to Vicki and Larry Shanks. She is also survived by numerous other family and friends. A Memorial Gathering and Service was held at Lee Funeral Home Calvert, P.A., Owings, followed by an inurnment at Crownsville – Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Crownsville.

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Common Core Forum To Be Held In September The League of Women Voters of Calvert County will hold a forum to discuss Common Core on Tuesday, September 29 at the College of Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick campus (115 JW Williams Rd., Prince Frederick, Md.). The forum will run from 7 to 9 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for networking. Common Core is a set of high-quality academic

standards in mathematics and English language arts/literacy. These learning goals outline what a student should know and be able to do at the end of each grade. There will be a panel discussion followed by a question and answer period. Panelists will discuss successes and challenges of Common Core and the implementation of the standards in Calvert County.

The breast care you’d drive miles for is right here. The MedStar Breast Health Program now offers the skills of fellowship-trained breast surgeon Patricia Wehner, MD, at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital. Dr. Wehner treats different types of breast disease, including cancer, and offers the kind of care you’d expect to find at an academic medical center, now closer to home. She’s part of an entire team dedicated to breast health, providing the latest treatments and advancements in our community.

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Insects Abound By Crista Dockray Contributing Writer They can crawl or they can fly, but as long as it has six legs, it is an insect. This is one of the facts the Battle Creek Cypress Swap taught the kids at their Insects Abound program last Wednesday. The program was broken up into three different parts. In the beginning the children were allowed the run of different stations, which included insect olympics, insect or not sorting cards, a bug puppet show, a coloring station, a search through leaves for rubber bugs, building blocks and information about bug parts. After the stations, the kids sat in a circle, hugged their favorite stuffed bug and read bug books. This afternoon session, they read “On Beyond Bugs” by Tish Rabe, featuring the Cat and the Hat. After, each child was given a plastic jar and the outdoor search for bugs began. The search went from flower bushes to under tree stumps and rocks. The children found everything from crickets to spiders and even a cicada. Some even put leaves and sticks inside their jars to make homes for their bugs. They were reminded to only keep one bug in a jar at a time and to return them to their natural habitat before moving on to the next.

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One of the participants, Sully, age four, commented that he did not look for bugs near his home, but after this program, he wants to start. At the end of the day, they finished up with singing the bug version of “head, shoulder, knees and toes” replacing it with “head, thorax, abdomen,” before heading home. Insects Abound was for 3 to 5 year olds, but adult attendance is required. There are two sections to choose from, one from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. and another from 11 a.m. to noon. The program is $8 per family for non-members and free for members. Advanced registration is required. Payment can be up to the day of the event. Battle Creek Cypress Swamp Sanctuary is located at 2880 Gray's Rd. in Prince Frederick. For more information about Battle Creek Cypress Swamp’s programs and future Insect Abounds, visit www. calvertparks.org/bccss.html or call 410-535-5327.

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Calvert County Public Schools Receives $37,000 to Support Engineering in Elementary Schools Calvert County Public Schools (CCPS) is the recipient of a $37,000 Raytheon-EiE District Scholarship to support engineering in elementary schools. The district will use the award to implement the EiE (Engineering is Elementary) unit “A Sticky Situation: Cleaning an Oil Spill” with all fifth graders this fall. “This is a great investment in the Calvert County schools,” says Janel McPhillips, the district’s PreK-8 science supervisor. “We’re surrounded by water here in Calvert County—the Patuxent River and Chesapeake Bay. The activities in the oil spill unit will also link to our state standards for environmental literacy.”

Each $37,000 Raytheon-EiE scholarship supports a professional development workshop for 25 teachers, EiE classroom materials for each teacher, and tuition for a district representative to attend a Teacher Educator Institute to build the skills to deliver EiE professional development for more teachers in the district. “We would not have been able to do this without the Raytheon scholarship,” McPhillips says. Raytheon-EiE District Scholarships are one element of a $2 million award by Raytheon to the Museum of Science, Boston to jumpstart use of the curriculum in schools nationwide. Twelve district scholarships have been awarded to date.

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What can the Library do for Teens? First meeting for Library Teen Advisory Group on Sept. 17

By Sarah Miller Staff Writer

Are you interested in helping your library? Are you a teen? The Teen Advisory Council of Students (T.A.C.O.S.) may be just the place for you! According to the Calvert Library website, “Calvert Library needs your help planning events, revamping our Teen Zone and other awesome things.” Public Services Librarian and Teen Coordinator Tiffany Sutherland has been working with the T.A.C.O.S. for three years. The team’s goal is to make the library a go-to place for teens by offering a safe place for them to hang out and socialize, she said. T.A.C.O.S. is open to students who are in private schools, public schools, and who are home schooled. The team is designed to be as inclusive as possible, Sutherland said. “It’s just a really neat experience,” said longtime team member and recent Huntingtown High School graduate Camden Raines. Her favorite part of being involved in T.A.C.O.S. was the meetings and the activi-

ties, she said, and she intends to come back and visit during her Christmas and summer breaks. This year, the library may offer teen volunteer activities outside T.A.C.O.S., Sutherland said, though the plan for those opportunities isn’t fully formed yet. Free food is available at every meeting and students get service learning hours for their involvement in T.A.C.O.S., Sutherland said. Raines encourages any teen to try T.A.C.O.S. out, even if they don’t think it’s for them. “You’ll most likely end up loving it,” Raines said. Teens don’t have to be involved in T.A.C.O.S. to participate in teen events at local libraries, Sutherland said. Teens are welcomes to drop in at any activity that looks interesting to them. The first T.A.C.O.S. meeting of the year will be Sept. 17 at 5 p.m., followed by a Just Dance party at 6 p.m. For more information, visit calvert.lib.md.us. sarahmiller@countystimes.net

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Sotterley Plantation’s First Permanent Exhibit By Crista Dockray Staff Writer Historic Sotterley Plantation, a national historic landmark since 2000, is pleased to announce the grand opening of their first permanent exhibit “Land, Lives, and Labor”. Their new exhibit will tell the story about the lives of the men and women during the 160 years of slavery on the plantation. Some laborers were free men, but many were slaves that could only survive from birth to death in an unjust situation. “Sotterley understands that there was a lot of suffering here… that’s what we’re hoping people will takeaway, that these injustices cant ever happen again, but it’s understanding that they did, and being honest about it,” said Excuective Director Nancy Easterling. The spark for the new exhibit started over a year ago when Sotterley applied for the Maryland African American Preservation Program Grant. The grant was meant to preserve the historic building with much needed restorations, however the grant would also fund an exhibit if it stayed for 15 years. Executive Director Nancy Easterling said that this was perfect because due to monetary issues, they were never able to have more than a traveling exhibit. “Land, Lives, and Labor” will be held in the The Corn Crib, a small farm building on site that was built in the early 1800s. Although it had some newer renovations and held an old, unused exhibit, it has been directly touched and worked on by the men and woman of the past. As Easterling describes it, “It’s a story that we need to tell in a place that makes sense.” The exhibit, designed by Dennis Kund, features panels on the change of the land and the estate, timelines, slave records,

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agricultural calendars, domestic work, seasonal jobs, forms of resistance and more. There will be interactive pieces like flipbooks, buttons, and tools to examine, all with realistic farm noises as a backdrop. All the information within came from relatives of workers from the site, staff, and old records. Outside they have tools and miscellaneous items that were either used directly on the property or donated by the surrounding community to show what would have been used. They are displayed to show just how large of a variety of skills and people were needed to run the farm day to day. Some of the pieces are in working order and they hope to have live demonstrations of tools such as the corn grinder and the saw. Their goal is to try and make it a living and breathing exhibit with demonstrations also in trades such as blacksmithing, carpentry and cooperage.

The new exhibit will tell the story about the lives of the men and women during the 160 years of slavery on the plantation. The opening of the exhibit will take place on Friday, Sept. 11 at 10 a.m. in Historic Sotterley’s 18th century Warehouse. The grand opening will feature guest speakers such as Julie King and Gary Dennis. Registration is preferred and access to the new exhibit will be free to those who attended the talks. Coming next, Sotterley is also pleased to announce that they will be opening their 1830s Slave Cabin to the public sometime in the fall before the end of 2015. Easterling says that you cannot learn about a place unless you step inside it, and she cannot wait for the guests to experience it. “Its an honor to be able to be a part of this and bring this to the forefront….sometimes you get to do something [at a non-profit]

that is core and central to your mission, what you need to do as an organization, and that’s why being able to bring this to life is so exciting for all of us,” said Easterling about both projects. Historic Sotterley plantation is located at 44300 Sotterley Lane in Hollywood. Their hours are Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday 11:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays they are closed to the public. Tickets range from $3 to $10 and children under 6 and members are free. Both exhibits will be open year- round, even in the off-season when the visitor’s center is closed. For more information about Historic Sotterley Plantation or its new exhibit, visit www.Sotterley.org or call 301-373-2280.

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Governor Hogan Appoints Ray Greenstreet To The Maryland Agricultural Commission

The Maryland Agriculture Commission is appointed by the Governor of Maryland and serves as an advisory body to the secretary and deputy secretary of agriculture. The commission consists of 30 members representing various commodities across Maryland, and includes both a consumer and a University of Maryland (ex officio) representative. “Thank you for making this strong personal and professional commitment to serve the best interests of our citizens. I know we will succeed in our goal to make a positive difference for all Marylanders, especially with your assistance and support,” says Governor Hogan. The commission currently pursues the following priorities and activities: • Encouraging the agricultural community to be more pro-active on issues affecting agriculture and rural life. • Evaluating farm/agriculture industry labor and regulations.

• Increasing public awareness of food safety. • Supporting the department’s efforts to promote agriculture. Ray Greenstreet served as President of the Maryland Agriculture Council in 2014, and currently serves on the Board of Directors. Greenstreet Growers has been at the forefront of agriculture in South County since 2000, growing bedding annuals and perennials in commercial greenhouses for both retail and wholesale customers. Greenstreet Gardens is one of the country’s premier retailer and growing garden centers. The Maryland location is located at 391 West Bay Front Road in Lothian, and the two Virginia locations are located at 1721 West Braddock Road and 1503 Mt. Vernon Avenue, both in Alexandria. Press Release

CMM Fossil Club Presents Free Public Lectures Free Paleo Double-Header

The CMM Fossil Club will present a free paleo double-header public lecture on Saturday, Sept. 12 at 2:30 p.m. Join us for presentations by fossil club member, Debbie Palmer, and local student, Adam Lindholm, in the Harms Gallery. Debbie Palmer will speak about her trip to the American Museum of Natural History in New York City to donate a unique fossil from her collection and provide supporting information on that specimen. Her presentation will also provide some behind-thescenes of her experiences. Adam Lindholm will present his 8th-grade science fair project on what the aerodynamic impact size of pterosaurs’ cranial crests had on their ability to fly. Pterosaurs were prehistoric reptiles that flew using a wing membrane that extended from an

elongated fourth finger to their knee. Many sported large and extravagant head crests that might appear to have impeded their flight. His project examined the aerodynamic effects of these crests. The museum is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $9 for adults, $7 for seniors, military with valid I.D. and AAA members, and $4.00 for children ages 5 - 12; children under 5 and museum members are always admitted free. For more information about the museum, upcoming events, or membership, visit the website at www.calvertmarinemuseum.com or call 410-326-2042. Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, Google+, Instagram and Pinterest. Press Release

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Senior Citizen News Become a Tax-Aide Volunteer! The AARP Tax-Aide program, sponsored by the Calvert County Office on Aging, is looking for volunteers to serve as tax counselors to prepare, review and efile 2015 tax returns at each of the three senior centers in 2016. Volunteers can give a few hours a week or more, if desired. All Tax-Aide volunteers will be required to pass the IRS and Maryland certification tests. Training will be offered in late 2015 and/or early 2016. If this volunteer opportunity interests you, contact Patti Ryon at the Office on Aging, 410-535-4606 or 301-855 1170. Legal Aid Attorney services are available regarding SSI, benefit denials, disability payments, Social Security and SSI overpayments, debtor and consumer problems, advance directives, and tenant issues. A Legal Aid representative will be at North Beach Senior Center, Thursday, Sept. 17, 1 – 3 p.m. Please contact the center for an appointment, 410-257-2549. AARP Driver Safety Classes AARP Driver Safety classes will be held at Calvert Pines Senior Center, Tuesday, September 22, 9 a.m. and Southern Pines Senior Center, Tuesday, Oct. 20, 9 a.m. Fee: $15/AARP members, $20/non-members. Members must show AARP cards. Make checks payable to AARP. Pre-register by calling Calvert Pines, 410-535-4606 or 301-855-1170; Southern Pines, 410-586-2748. Calvert County Fair Senior Day Senior Day at the Fair is Thursday, Oct. 1. Fair gates open at 9 a.m. Enjoy the Red Hat Parade, Elvis, crowning of the Senior King and Queen, Bingo, and free hot dogs! Buildings will be open, vendors and food available, and animals on display. Transportation is on your own. Calvert Pines Senior Center (CPSC) Bring in pictures of your grandchildren to share for Grandparetns Day, Monday, Sept. 14, 11:30 a.m. The Senior Council will be holding a Yard Sale, Thursday and Friday, Sept. 17 and 18, 9 a.m. – 12 noon. Donations are accepted. No books or clothing. North Beach Senior Center (NBSC) A Painting Class will be held, Thursday, Sept. 24, 10 a.m. Pre-register by September 17. Fee: $25 Enjoy Mama Linda’s Spaghetti and Wine Dinner, Friday, September 25, 5 - 7 p.m. Fee: $8 per person. Pre-register early! Seating is limited. Southern Pines Senior Center (SPSC) Let’s honor grandparents at the Grandparents Day Celebration, Monday, September 14, 11 a.m. Watch the movie, Still Alice, Tuesday, Sept. 15, 1 p.m. about a linguistics professor diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease, starring Julianne Moore and Alec Baldwin. A short discussion will follow.

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Lunches are served to seniors, aged 60-plus, and their spouses through Title IIIC of the Older Americans Act. Suggested donation is $3. To make or cancel a reservation call: Calvert Pines Senior Center at 410-535-4606 or 301855-1170, North Beach Senior Center at 410-257-2549, or Southern Pines Senior Center at 410-586-2748.

Monday, Sept. 14

Meatloaf with gravy, mashed potatoes, carrot raisin salad, green beans, wheat bread, applesauce

Tuesday, Sept. 15

Turkey A La King, broccoli, biscuit, pears, grape juice

Wednesday, Sept. 16

Pizzaburger, vegetable soup, spinach, whole wheat

bun, mandarin oranges

Thursday, Sept. 17

Chicken southwest, mixed green salad, red beans and rice, cornbread, orange

Friday, Sept. 18

Pork chop with gravy, oven brown potatoes, cucumbers and tomatoes, green beans, whole wheat bread, tropical fruit

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Thursday, September 10, 2015

Big Buck Bracket Racing at MDIR

8. It’s safe, fun, affordable, and legal. Gates will open at 6 p.m., racing starts at 6:30 p.m., and eliminations start at 10 p.m. General Admission for adults is $10, and kids 11 & under are free. Racer entry fee is just $20. This Saturday & Sunday, Sept. 12-13, MDIR hosts the 12th annual Raider ET Challenge! Plenty of cash, prizes, and awards await the points champions in Top ET, Mod ET and Junior Dragster in this 1/8 mile series. The Raider ET Challenge points program rewards each of the overall champions in Top ET, Mod ET and Junior Dragster with sponsorship for their bracket car in 2016. These sponsorships include tires, fuel, oil, converters, gear sets, weather stations, and more! Top ET pays $5,000 to the winner, $1,000 to the runner-up, $250 to semi-finals and $40 round money starting with 2nd round winners! Mod ET pays $2,000 to the winner, $500 to the runner-up, $150 to semi-finals and $25 round money starting with 2nd round winners! Top ET re-entry fee is $60. Junior Dragster pays $500 to the winner, $100 to the runner-up, $75 to semi-finals, $50 to 1/4 finals, and $25 to 1/8 finals. There will also be first and second round re-entry as well as a Mulligan in all classes. Gates open on Saturday at 9 a.m., time runs start at 10 a.m., and eliminations begin at 2:30

p.m. Gates open on Sunday at 9 a.m., time runs start at 10 a.m., and eliminations begin at 11:30 a.m. Top ET 1-Day entry fee is $96, a 2-Day entry fee is $169, and re-entry is $60. Mod ET 1-Day entry fee is $56, a 2-Day entry fee is $89, and re-entry is $30. Junior Dragster 1-Day entry fee is $36, a 2-Day entry fee is $69, and re-entry is $20. Motorcycles and Test & Tune will not be run this weekend. Admission is $15 per day, and children 11 and under are free. 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. Press Release

19th Annual Columbus Weekend Soccer Classic

teams in each division will receive team and individual awards. The tournament registration deadline is September 25th. Additional early and multiple team registration discounts are available. Registration forms are available on the tournament’s web page located at www. cmsasoccer.com. For additional information, e-mail scorenews@aol.com or cmsa. events@comcast.net

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Team registrations are now being accepted for the Central Maryland Soccer Association’s Columbus Weekend Soccer Classic scheduled for the weekend of October 10th and 11th in Westminster, MD. The Classic is open to all USSF youth affiliated youth teams within the mid-Atlantic region. Male and female competition is offered in the single age levels of U8 through U14, and the dual age U16 and U18. The tournament features a round-robin format with all teams being guaranteed a minimum of three games. The first and second place

This Friday, Sept. 11, 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, Motorcycle, and the Pro Street Quick

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Thursday, Sept. 10 Mike Dameron Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell) – 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.

Rusty & Steve Ruddy Duck (16800 Piney Point Rd., Piney Point) – 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.

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Josh Airhart Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell) –7:30 to 10:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 16 Open Mic Night Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell) –7:30 to 10:30 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 17 Jazz Jam Eaglewolf Corner Lounge (105 Crain Hwy, Upper Marlboro) – 8 p.m.

Dave and Kevin Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell) –7:30 to 10:30 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 12 25th Hour Band

Friday, Sept. 18

Cryer’s Back Road Inn (22094 Newtowne Neck Rd., Leonardtown) – 8 p.m.

DJ Dave

Karaoke

Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day

Applebee’s (45480 Miramar Way, California) – 9 p.m.

Sunday, Sept. 13 Quarter Auction Lusby American Legion Post 274 (11820 HG Trueman Rd., Lusby) Noon

Monday, Sept. 14 Team Trivia Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell) – 7 to 9:30 p.m.

Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell) – 8 p.m.

Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell) – 4 p.m.

Mike Dameron Ruddy Duck (16800 Piney Point Rd., Piney Point) – 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.

Saturday. Sept. 19 Karaoke Applebee’s (45480 Miramar Way, California) – 9 p.m.

Sunday, Sept. 20

Tuesday, Sept. 15 Wine and Design Fundraiser Team Feud

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Chesapeake Community Chorus Calling for Volunteers

North Beach Union Church, (8912 Chesapeake Ave., North Beach) 4 to 6 p.m.

The Chesapeake Community Chorus, an all-volunteer chorus that raises funds for local charities, is looking to add singers to the chorus. No auditions required. Contact Larry Brown, Director, at 301855-7477 or email him at lbrown9601@ verizon.net. Our next practice session is Sunday, September 20, 2015, 4-6 p.m. Daily Devotional Group

Huntingtown United Methodist Church, (4020 Hunting Creek Rd., Huntingtown) starting Sept. 13, 9 a.m. or 10:30 a.m.

Join Us for a Six-Week Series September 13 - October 19. We do Sunday Message, Small Group Conversation, and Daily Devotional. Worship with us: 9 a.m.Traditional Worship in the Sanctuary OR 10:30 a.m - Contemporary Worship in Celebration Hall. Indian Village Exploration

Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum (10515 Mackall Rd, St Leonard) 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Spend Saturday exploring Jefferson Patterson’s Indian Park! Join staff and volunteers as they explain native life of Woodland Indians. Activities may include flint knapping(stone tools) and fire making. Free and open to the public. For more information call 410-586-9501 or visit our website www.jefpat.org “More Tasty Blessings” community kitchen & resource center

East John Youth Center (11835 Mill Bridge Rd., Lusby) Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6 p.m.

“More Tasty Blessings” community kitchen & resource center is a place where members of our community are welcome to have a home cooked meal, twice a week. The Lusby Charge - Eastern United Methodist Church and St. John United Methodist Church and Solomons United Methodist Church have teamed up to extend complimentary meals open to all. We will also provide information about other local services in the community. For more info please contact The Lusby Charge; 410-326-2987 email: lusbycharge@gmail. com website: www.lusbycharge.org; or Solomons UMC; 410-326-3278 email: solomonsumc@verizon.net website: www.solomonsumchurch.org Solomons Plein Air Festival

Solomons Island Boardwalk (Solomons Island Rd., Solomons)- Times Vary

Solomons Plein Air Festival, sponsored by Avian Engineering LLC, starts next week, September 15 -20. Come to the Solomons Plein Air Event and watch many of the nation’s best Plein Air artists create amazing works of art from scenic Solomons Island. Saturday, September 19 from 10 a.m. to 1p.m is Paint The Town for a Cause. Free and open to the public on the Riverwalk. Come paint with the artists and win prizes. September 19 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. is the Affaire of the Arts party at Carmen’s gallery in Solomons. Meet the artists at the reception

Thursday, September 10, 2015

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and purchase beautiful paintings they Saturday, Sept. 12 created during the week. Admission is Contra Dance $25 and a portion goes to purchase of a Christ Episcopal Church Parish Hall (37497 painting. Six local charities will receive a Zach Fowler Rd., Chaptico) 7 p.m. portion of the contributions from art sales and Sponsorships. Please visit www. A Contra Dance, sponsored by Southern SolomonsPleinAir.com for the full schedMaryland Traditional Music and Dance ule of events. (SMTMD), featuring caller Susan Taylor! The doors open at 7 p.m. and the danc ing begins at 7:30. Contra is a traditional American style of social dance and is a Thursday, Sept. 10 huge amount of fun (and exercise) for the whole family! If you’ve ever danced a All you can eat CRAB FEAST Virginia Reel or been to a Square Dance, you have a good idea how much fun it Abner’s Crab House (3748 Harbor Rd., can be. If you haven’t, it’s about time Chesapeake Beach) 6 to 8 p.m. you tried it! Beginners are encouraged to $40 per ticket. Unlimited crabs-beer-hush arrive at 7 p.m. to get some instruction in puppies. All proceeds to benefit Parker the various dances. Admission is $10 for Shoemaker. To purchase tickets or make non-SMTMD members; $6 for members a cash donation call Jan Sondberg 301(band members are free). No special 855-4659 clothing is required! You need to be comfortable, to move freely. There will be an ice cream social following the dance. Thursday, Sept. 10 For more information and directions go to www.smtmd.org “Meet the Pasta” North Point High School (2500 Davis Rd., Waldorf) 6 to 9 p.m.

This one-day CSM course is taught by native Italian instructor Simonetta Baldassari, “Meet the Pasta” will teach students how to make authentic Italian foods using raw ingredients, lasagna, manicotti, gnocchi, ragù, pesto and other famous pastas and sauces. Registration for this course is accepted up to the day prior to the start of class and can be made online, through walk-in registration at any campus and the Waldorf Center, or by mail using a downloadable form

Friday, Sept. 11 Craft Beer 101

La Plata Campus, Continuing Education (CE) Building, Room CE-119 (8730 Mitchell Rd., La Plata) 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

CSM Continuing Education Students will learn how to discern aromas and flavors while enjoying the wide variety of craft beers available in Southern Maryland. Must be 21 to register. $59. conedops@ csmd.edu, 301-539-4760, www.csmd. edu/CommunityEducation.

Saturday, Sept. 12 Local Art Gallery Reception

Furniture Gallery of Prince Frederick (559 Solomons Island Rd. N) 4 to 7 p.m.

The artcenter at the Furniture Gallery of Prince Frederick will open a new group show on Saturday, September 12th. A reception will be held from 4-7 pm and everyone who loves art or wants to explore the local art scene is welcome to come meet the artists. Featuring photography and paintings by Mary Blumberg, Ken Cave, Ross DeVries, Lonnie Harkins, Michelle Steiger, Pat Troiani and Toni Wolf, the show will run through Thanksgiving. As well as the new gallery show, original works by many local artists are showcased throughout the store. Pieces by Pam Callen, Elwood Cooke, Gee Freeman, Suzanne Shelden, Carole Theime, Carol Wade, Gerry Wood and many more fine artists are on view. Join us in celebrating the local arts!

Sunday, Sept. 13 Bethel’s Annual Community Day

Saturday Sept. 12 13th annual Affair at Point Farm

Jefferson Patterson Park & Muesuem (10515 Mackall Rd., St Leonard) 6 to 9:30 p.m.

Live Music, New tapas Menu, Dancing Cocktails, Silent and Live Auction. Join us for an evening of Southern Maryland hospitality at the Friends of Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum’s annual fundraising event, “Affair at Point Farm,” An Evening under the Harvest Moon. The public is invited to attend the event held on Saturday, September 12 from 6 to 9:30 p.m. in the Pavilion at Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum (JPPM). Guests, including members of the community, business leaders, and local elected officials, will enjoy a festive evening of lively music, dancing, an open bar, a mouthwatering small plate tapas dinner, Southern Maryland hospitality and breathtaking views of the Patuxent River! $75 per person, for reservations contact Carol Frederick at (410) 586-8515, or visit our website at www.friendsofjppm.org.

Bethel Way of the Cross Church (5445 Cherry Hill Rd., Huntingtown) 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Bethel Way of the Cross Church is hosting a Community Day Sunday September 13, 2015. 8:00 am is a Morning Worship Service and from 11:00 am -3:00 pm is FREE food and clothing giveaway, haircuts, games and activities.

Monday, Sept. 14 3 Hearings of the Harriet Elizabeth Brown Commemoration Task Force

Calvert County Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick) 3 to 3:30 p.m.

Public hearing of the Harriet Elizabeth Brown Commemoration Task Force, followed by a regular Task Force meeting, at Calvert Library Prince Frederick. Anyone wishing to have input and make recommendations about how to honor Ms. Brown (3 minutes for individuals and 5 minutes for organizations) should email HEBTaskForce@aol.com at least 5 days in advance with his or her name, organiza-

tion if any, phone number, email address, and preferred date (September 14, October 5, or October 20). Anyone not signing up in advance will be allowed to speak if time permits, or invited to a future hearing or to submit written recommendations.

Wednesday, Sept. 16 Calvert County Women’s Democratic Club Monthly Meeting Adam’s The Place for Ribs (2200 Solomons Island Rd. S, Prince Frederick)- noon

Thursday, Sept. 17 National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE) Meeting Asbury Solomon’s River View Dining room (11100 Asbury Cir., Solomons) 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE) Calvert County Chapter will meet on Thursday Sept, 17 at Asbury Solomon’s River View Dining room. There will be an optional tour of Asbury Facilities at 11:00 and optional buffet lunch ($12 cash only) at 12:00. Please RSVP at 410-610-8069 or email gregstottlemyer@comcast.net by Sept. 9. Lunch will be followed by our special panel discussion and business meeting at 1:00. Meet and greet fellow federal employees and neighbors and enjoy a summertime meal under the pavilion. Members, non-members, current federal employees and guests are welcome. For NARFE membership Information and Application, Call 410-586-1441.

Friday, Sept. 18

American Legion Post 221 Steak and Shrimp Night

American Legion Post 221 (21690 Colton Point Rd.) 5 to 8 p.m.

American Legion Post 221 has a Steak and Shrimp Night on the third Friday of every month from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. This is an excellent opportunity to get out and meet people in the community. There are several menu items for the adults and kids to enjoy at a reasonable price. You can call (301) 884-4071 for further information. Visit our website at www. alpost221.webs.com/.

Saturday, Sept. 19 22nd Annual Patriot Classic

Northern High School (2950 Chaneyville Rd., Owings) 3:30 to 9 p.m.

Northern High Band Boosters present the 22nd annual Patriot Classic marching band competition at Northern High’s football stadium from 5-9 p.m. Gates open at 3 p.m. A fun family evening of beating drum lines, spinning flags, and changing formations. Admission is $10, or $5 with i.d. for students/military/Seniors 62+. Free admission with i.d. for Calvert County Public School students or employees. Free admission for children ages 5 and younger. Concessions will be available for purchase. Contact nhspatriotclassic@gmail.com.

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Thursday, Sept. 10

Meet new friends and hear old stories or meet old friends and hear new stories on local history in a relaxed, fun atmosphere!

social, emotional and physical skills. Come join us for some shake’n fun.

• Brain Games: Mahjongg, Scrabble, and more

• Lego Mania

• T.A.C.O.S. Meeting!

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.

5:00-6:00 p.m. T.A.C.O.S. (Teen Advisory Council of Students!) meeting! For teens (those of you ages 13-19) Calvert Library needs your help planning events, revamping our Teen Zone and other awesome things. Help make Calvert Library awesome! Free food (and service learning hours) at every meeting!, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. www.calvertlibrary.info.

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.

Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

• Lego Mania

Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach – 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

For kids from kindergarten to 5th grade. Lego enthusiasts will meet monthly to hear a story followed by a Lego building session. Each session will close with sharing time. Legos supplied by library.

Friday, Sept. 11 • 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. 12 • Friends of the Library Gently Used Book Sale

Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Great selection of used books at low prices. Sidewalk sale, weather permitting. • Learn Mahjongg

Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 1 to 3 p.m.

Want to learn Mahjongg? Games are a great way to keep your brain sharp while having fun! Join us! • Lego Mania

Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach – 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.

For kids from kindergarten to 5th grade. Lego enthusiasts will meet monthly to hear a story followed by a Lego building session. Each session will close with sharing time. Legos supplied by library.

Monday, Sept. 14 • Monday Morning Movies & More

Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 10 to 11 a.m.

• Book Discussion-OMOB “Boys in the Boat”

Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach – 7 to 8:30 p.m,

Discuss the themes of the human drama of athletic competition and the power of teamwork presented in “Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics” by Daniel James Brown.

Tuesday, Sept. 15 • 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. • Book Discussion-OMOB “Boys in the Boat” Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 16 • Book Discussion – “Life After Life” by Kate Atkinson Calvert Library Fairview Branch, Rt. 4 and Chaneyville Road, Owings – 2 to 3:30 p.m.

Join us for a lively discussion! • Full STEAM Ahead

Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Interact with books, crafts and experiments while exploring the skills of science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM). Ages 4-8. Adults are encouraged to participate with their child. Registration is required and opens one month before each event.

Bring the little ones for a movie and a story!

Thursday, Sept. 17

• On Pins & Needles

• Shake It Out Music and Movement

Bring your quilting, needlework, knitting, crocheting, or other project for an

Shake It Out Music and Movement will create a rich environment that promotes

Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach – 1 to 4 p.m.

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afternoon of conversation and shared creativity.

• Calvert Conversations

Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach – 10 to 11 a.m.

Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 10 to 10:30 a.m.

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• ‘Just Dance’ Off!

Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Hey Teens! Think you have the skills to beat everyone in ‘Just Dance’? Well come prove it. Competition, free food, fun! • Kids Just Want to Have Fun

Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach – 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Kids in kindergarten through 3rd grade are invited to this series of exciting events exploring topics from art to history to science. Each month will include fun activities, crafts and a snack! Please register. • Kid Tech

Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 7 to 8 p.m.

Kids K-5th grade! Discover your inner GEEK and explore new technology through fun STEM activities and games. Please register.

Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – noon to 3 p.m.

• Children’s MakerSpace

Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 1 to 4 p.m.

Come join our “Maker’s Space” for children at Southern and see what you can build. We will supply a large amount of Legos, including some Lego Duplos. Activities will also include craft stations. • Lego Mania

Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 3:30 to 4:40 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.

Monday, Sept. 21 • Monday Morning Movies & More

Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 10 to 11 a.m.

Bring the little ones for a movie and a story! • Books & Toys

Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 10 to 11 a.m.

My Name is Memory by Ann Brashares. Moms, parents, caregivers and your tots! Book club for mom, playtime for kids!

• Family Night Lego Mania.

Calvert Library Fairview Branch, Rt. 4 and Chaneyville Road, Owings – 7 to 8 p.m.

Fun family activity! For parents and kids K-7!

Friday, Sept. 18 • 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.

• 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. • Calvert Eats Local

Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Encourage local agriculture, discover ways to eat locally, and share resources, energy, and good ideas for great food!

Saturday, Sept. 19 • Garden Smarter: Saving Seeds

Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 10 to 11:30 a.m.

Learn the art of seed saving and take your gardening knowledge and experience to a higher level. You can save money and preserve plant varieties, too!

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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