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Additional Staff Hired to Monitor Zika Infected Mosquitoes By Crista Dockray Staff Writer At their regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday, the Calvert County Board of County Commissioners heard the Calvert County Health Department’s (CCHD) semi-annual update. According to the report from CCHD, the Zika Virus has infected around 500 U.S. residents, which includes 16 Marylanders, none of which are from Calvert County. The report said the Zika Virus is transmitted by mosquitoes and sexual contact and is proven to cause a large amount of damage to both fetal and adult brains. Calvert County Government is working with Maryland Dept. of Agriculture to monitor mosquito population, the report said. They are making preparations for mosquito eradication if needed and the CCHD is working with the county government to provide money for mosquito traps, print public information material, and provide educational outreach across the county. According to a memo from the Department of General Services that was discussed later that same day, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention has released a guidance document on surveillance and control of mosquito species related to the Zika Virus. The Maryland Department of Health and Graphic Provided by Calvert County Health Department Mental Hygiene is currently drafting Zika Virus. a Maryland Surveillance and Control They are looking to pay the salaries via plan. With these new documents in place, the worry is that the new responsibilities on federal and state funding, but it is not guarthe county will stress the current staff caus- anteed that the money will come through. The motion to hire the four new positions ing the need for additional members. The additional members will be seasonal passed five to zero. and will assist in the surveillance and concrista@countytimes.net trol of mosquitoes that are related to the
Animal Matters Hearing Board Approved for Public Hearing By Crista Dockray Staff Writer The Animal Control Unit is requesting an Animal Matters Hearing Board to be established within the County. According to Craig Dichter, Chief Animal Control Officer, back in March 2008, the previous Board of County Commissioners adopted some changes to the Chapter 7 animal ordinance, which at that time, had language put into it that allowed for an Animal Matters Hearing Board. It later had to be removed because a legislative request was required, which was eventually approved. Now, they Animal Control Unit is trying once again to make the Hearing Board come to life. According to Dichter, a lot of research has gone into their request for a board, including going up to Charles County to see how their Animal Matters Hearing Board functions. According to Dichter, all cases for noncompliance of citations are currently given to District Court for a hearing and the dangerous animal appeals are heard by a Lieutenant in the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office.
If the Animal Matters Hearing Board is approved, it would shift the responsibilities and even take on more, like settling disputes and complaints. “It clears up the court system, it clears us up from having be in the courts, and if there is any fines, it is coming back to the county now instead of to the courts,” said Dichter about the benefits. The board will consist of five members, three citizens with only one allowed to have an affiliation with an animal rescue group, one deputy sheriff and one veterinarian or veterinarian technician. They will meet at least once every three months to hear and decide all the administrative appeals. They will also make recommendations for changes to the local ordinance. “There are several items that we would like to see changed,” said Dichter. It is requested that all five members be citizens of Calvert County and they will be hired as any other board would. The report said the fiscal impact will be minimal, but it has yet to be determined. Commissioners approved the matter to go to public hearing five to zero. crista@countytimes.net
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The 2016 Nominating Committee for Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) met on Saturday, May 7, 2016, and chose candidates for the five seats up for election on SMECO’s Board of Directors. The list of nominations follows: Calvert County (one seat available) W. Michael Phipps
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In addition to nominations made by the Nominating Committee, any 15 or more SMECO members acting together may make other nominations by petition. SMECO customer-members running by petition should also complete and submit a Board of Directors Candidate Application. To obtain a candidate application and petition, contact Terrie Krupitzer at 240-5289747 or Terrie.Krupitzer@smeco.coop. SMECO must receive completed candidate applications and petitions by Friday, June 24, 2016. Applications and petitions may be mailed to SMECO, Attention: Joseph Densford, Board Attorney, P.O. Box 1937, Hughesville, Maryland 20637, or delivered to Terrie Krupitzer at 15035 Burnt Store Road in Hughesville. Nominations will be posted in each SMECO office and available online. SMECO customer-members will elect five directors to serve three-year terms by voting for one Board seat in Calvert County, two seats in Charles County, one seat in Prince George’s County, and one seat in St. Mary’s County. Members may vote in person at SMECO’s 2016 Annual Members’ Meeting on Tuesday, August 23, 2016, at the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs Regency Furniture Stadium in Waldorf. The venue provides ample parking, comfortable seating, and accessibility. Absentee mail-in ballots will also be available to members who wish to vote but cannot attend the meeting. To request an absentee mail-in ballot, call
1-888-440-3311, extension 4722, between July 18 and August 5, or complete an online form on the Co-op’s website at www. smeco.coop. Customer-members may also mail a request for an absentee mail-in ballot to SMECO Annual Meeting, P.O. Box 670, Hughesville, MD 20637. The following information must be included in the request: account number, phone number, service address, and mailing address. SMECO will mail member identification cards with information about the meeting to customer-members in late July. –
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Nearly 80 years ago, when rural areas needed electricity, cooperatives were created. Visionary men and women helped to form the Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO). SMECO now provides electric service to 160,000 customers in Charles County, St. Mary’s County, southern Prince George’s County, and all but the northeast portion of Calvert County. Cooperatives are distinctly different from investor-owned utilities because coops are owned by their customers. Customer-members elect the men and women who serve on the Board of Directors. Customer-members share the responsibility of ownership by financing the cooperative’s operations, but they also share its rewards. Each year, SMECO’s margins—revenue less expenses—are allocated to customers’ capital credit accounts. SMECO uses margins as working capital for new construction and system improvements. Then, whenever the Board of Directors determines that the financial condition of the co-op warrants, members receive a refund. As a cooperative, SMECO will always put its members first and be responsive, reliable, and resourceful—the power you can count on. Follow SMECO on Facebook at www. facebook.com/SMECO.coop and on Twitter at www.twitter.com/somdelectric. The SMECO 24/7 mobile app is available at www.smeco.coop/services/smeco-24-7.
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Calvert County Officials Urge Awareness During Hurricane Preparedness Week
National Hurricane Preparedness Week began Sunday, May 15, and the Calvert County Division of Emergency Management is teaming with the Maryland Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) and the National Weather Service (NWS) to promote citizen awareness and preparedness. The Atlantic hurricane season lasts from June to November but most hurricane-like weather is seen between mid-August and late October. Calvert County is at risk for strong winds, heavy rain, inland flooding and other severe weather. Residents can be “weather ready” by ensuring they know how to get a warning, have a plan and practice safety tips. The NWS reports that in Maryland it is possible to see hurricanes or hurricane-like activity during the summer. NWS notes that damage to coastlines and destruction several hundred miles inland is possible with these tropical storms. Hurricanes can produce up to 150 mile-per-hour winds,
devastating high tides, flooding from torrential rain and even tornadoes. This time of year is a good time to sign up for Calvert ALERT, a notification system that can send messages by text, email, fax, land line and pager. Residents are urged to visit the county website and click the Emergency Alerts link to register for the notification service. Those without Internet access can call 410-535-1600, ext. 2638, to sign up. Residents are also encouraged to stay on top of emergency information by downloading the free “Prepare Me Calvert” mobile application now available for iOS (Apple) and Android devices. To learn more about emergency preparedness, contact the Calvert County Department of Public Safety, Division of Emergency Management, at 410-5351600, ext. 2638. For information on Calvert County Government, visit www.co.cal. md.us or like us on Facebook.
Residents can also take actions to remain safe by practicing the following tips: · Stay tuned to radio and TV stations for official weather information. · Follow instructions and advice given by emergency officials. · Stay indoors during the hurricane and away from windows and glass doors. · Close all interior doors; secure and brace external doors. · Take refuge in a small interior room, closet or hallway on the lowest level. · Avoid using the phone except in the case of emergencies. · Avoid elevators. · If you live in a mobile home, plan to leave. Mobile homes are unsafe in high winds. · Do not attempt to evacuate during the height of a hurricane. You are safer in your home than out on the road. · Ensure a supply of water for sanitary purposes such as for cleaning and flushing toilets. Fill a bathtub or other large container with water. This is important for those whose water runs off of an electrical system.
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FootGolf Course Premiers at Chesapeake Hills Golf Course This Weekend
LUSBY, Md. – May 12, 2016 – The Calvert County Division of Parks and Recreation will unveil a FootGolf course at the Chesapeake Hills Golf Course in Lusby, May 14. The first course of its kind in Southern Maryland, FootGolf is a precision sport requiring players to kick a soccer ball into a cup, located yards away from the golf greens, by using as few attempts as possible. FootGolf is quickly growing in popularity in the United States and around the world. Chesapeake Hills Golf Course will hold the FootGolf course grand opening at 3 p.m. during the golf course’s annual Spring Fling event. This new course consists of 18 American FootGolf League (AFGL)-certified holes, with two sets of tees to match any skill level. Players can bring their own soccer ball or balls can be rented or pur-
chased at our pro shop. The AFGL recognizes 480 FootGolf courses in 48 states across the country. The new Chesapeake Hills FootGolf course offers a fun experience for amateurs and experts alike. Chesapeake Hills Golf Course is Calvert County’s premier golf destination. Located at 11200 H G Trueman Road, the course offers an 18hole championship course. Learn more at www.chesapeakehills.com. For more information about FootGolf, visit the AFGL at www.footgolf.net.
Interested in learning more about one of the world’s Oldest Fraternities, the Freemasons. Come on out to the Thomas J. Shryock Lodge #223 Ancient Free & Accepted Masons Open House on Saturday, 21 May, from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. and bring the family. We are located at 24410 Mervell Dean Road, Hollywood, MD. Members will be there to answer any questions you may have about our Fraternity and its different collateral bodies, and please take advantage of our free Child Identification program event. This program provides parents with a free disc containing a recent photo, finger prints, voice sound track of their child, as well as a DNA sample which they can provide to Police Officers in the event their child is missing. Photos from http://www.co.cal.md.us/
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Coastal Arts Market Showcase The Coastal Arts Market Showcases Bryan and Wendy Young. The Young’s will be joining our market on May 21,16. Be sure to visit us in May, you won’t want to miss these unique home decor items made from wine barrels. Yes, that’s right everything they make starts with the wood from a wine barrel. Here’s a little info about the Young’s and a sneak peak at some of their beautiful hand crafted products, enjoy. We are the Young›s! We have a passion for creating new things from old things. We like having a feeling of purpose. We love to travel, we love the outdoors and we are both very social people. We bike, hike, kayak, run, we are Tough Mudders and we love our four kids. One is in the Coast Guard, one is just out of college and two are in still in college. We started this business because living in the Shenandoah valley with all of the wineries around us and well, how could we not? We love wine! We live part of the time in Southern Maryland because our jobs keep us here, and the rest of our time is spent traveling and working out of our workshop in our Virginia home. We tailor our items to what we are familiar with and themes that we hold dear to our hearts. Bryan is a Maryland native and anyone from Maryland knows blue crabs are a big influence in the life and cuisine of the area. In true Marylander fashion, we have several blue crab and sea creature themed items such as mermaids, ship›s wheels and starfish. Bryan is also a retired Navy Chief and we take great pride
in being a veteran owned small business. Many of our items feature a Navy anchor in support of our Military friends and family. Bryan is owner, creator and designer of the products made by NHW&W. Wendy is a Pennsylvania native (a Maryland transplant) and has been living in Southern Maryland for 24 years. She has always loved being creative, mostly in the kitchen, and has found a new love and passion in wine barrel re-purposing. She is also owner, creator and designer and does most of the marketing and event coordination for the business.
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THE MEN AND WOMEN OF LAW ENFORCEMENT IN SOUTHERN MARYLAND SOME OF OUR GREATEST UNSUNG HEROES Southern Marylanders You Should Know By David Spigler Contributing Writer On May 15, 2016, we will observe Peace Officers Memorial Day and commence the annual celebration of National Police Week to pay tribute to the local, state, and Federal peace officers who have died in the line of duty. This holiday was created on October 1, 1961 when the US Congress asked President John F. Kennedy to designate this date to honor all of our fallen police. A year later, the President signed this Bill into law “to pay tribute to the law enforcement officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country and to voice our appreciation for all those who currently serve on the front lines of the battle against crime…” I am privileged to count many former and current members of our Calvert, St. Mary’s and Charles County Sheriffs’ Offices, the Maryland State Police, US Capitol Police, and our Department of Natural Police among my friends here in Southern Maryland. They are all exceptional individuals, thoroughly dedicated to their profession, and extremely motivated to serve our citizens while preserving the peace. The great thing about these “unsung heroes” that I admire the most is knowing when they take their uniforms off, they are just good, wholesome people just like you and I. They love to have fun and they exude a great deal of friendliness that belies their seriousness for their profession. In all of my life, I don’t know of a time when a Police Officer has had more of a challenge and is faced with more pressure and scrutiny in order to perform his or her job to the expectation of others. I believe a “good cop” has unfairly come “under the gun” to prove himself or herself to various factions and media types who have no real appreciation for the service our police provide our citizens on a daily basis. I know personally of the lack of credit provided these dedicated professionals whose efforts go above and beyond the call of duty, yet are so often taken for granted. I am especially taken back by the recent surge in the loss of life of so many of our fine officers within our nearby area; the loss of the Montgomery County Police Officer killed during a routine traffic stop by a drunk driver, the horrific loss of a lady cop and former Marine in Prince William County on her first day on duty, the unfortunate loss of a Prince George’s County undercover cop by friendly fire, and the recent unprovoked shooting of a Virginia State Trooper at the Richmond bus terminal are just a very few of the sad tragedies that have given me pause and cause me to wonder where do we find these wonderful heroes willing to put their lives on the line for us, day in and day out. To better understand what is there about this often thankless occupation that makes a man or woman aspire to be a police officer, I sought out the thoughts of several of my police friends as to why they chose law enforcement for their life’s work? Let me take a few moments to share with you their responses…our County Sheriff Mike Evans is the son of the former Deputy Superintendent of the Maryland State Police and was the biggest influence for his decision to become a trooper himself following a stint in the Army. Sheriff Tim Cameron in Saint Mary’s County wanted to get involved with helping people and police work provided numerous ways for him to serve the citizens every day. Calvert Assistant Sheriff, Major Dave McDowell, also is the son of a police officer and was inspired by seeing his dad go to work in his uniform every day. He was impressed by the respect he gave and received from everyone and watched the pride he exuded whenever he stated he was a Prince Georges Police Officer. My friend, Lt, David Payne with the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office and former County Mardi Gras King, decided to become a police officer while on active duty as a United States Marine. The Corps instilled in David the traits of “Dependability, Integrity, Dedication, Initiative, Bearing, Unselfishness, Courage, and Loyalty”. He wanted to use these traits in a career once he left the military. Law enforcement allowed him the best opportunity to apply this knowledge. Lieutenant Rosemary King Chappell, a Maryland State Trooper, also grew up in a law enforcement family and liked the idea of helping others while trying to make a difference. She enjoyed working with a team and the “brotherhood” it brings. She chose the State Police because of their reputation and professionalism they always displayed! I am with you Lieutenant! Further, Deputy David Gatton always knew he wanted to be a police officer, and after many twists and turns he finally
made his way back to becoming a career officer. Looking back, his only wish is that he would have started much earlier in life pursuing his dream. Another friend, Lt. Shawn Garren, a member of the Maryland Natural Resources Police grew up in New York and at a very young age wanted to be a Game Warden due to his love of nature and his passion for fishing, hiking, boating, and biking. Upon moving to Maryland with his parents, he learned this agency provides so much more in the way of challenges than the position of a Game Warden. He has loved every minute of his work during a 28 year career. Sam Hooper, the husband of one of my co-workers and a retired Prince Georges County Police Officer now working for the Charles County Sheriff’s Officer, was motivated to become a Police Officer because he knew he wanted to make a difference for people and families in the community who could not defend themselves from criminals who prey on them. Well said, sir! By the way, Sam was born on May 15th, the day created to nationally recognize police officers. He cannot imagine any better way to spending his birthday every year in any other way then to honor those men and woman that made the ultimate sacrifice, Each year he and his family visit the Police Memorial in DC to honor these fallen heroes on his birthday! You may not know, but two of our five current Calvert County Commissioners are retired career police officers. Former President of the BOCC, Commissioner Pat Nutter remembers as a young lad on an outing with his mother spotting a tall, sharp, neatly uniformed State Trooper with shiny brass and shoes. At that early age, he thought he was looking at the real Superman! This impression led to Pat completing a 30 year career in law enforcement. And Commissioner Tom Hejl, former Assistant Calvert County Sheriff, had a similar experience as a youngster when he and his dad went into a restaurant in Baltimore. Sitting at the counter in an impressive looking uniform sat a big, very erect State Trooper. Tom told his dad right then and there he was going to be a State Trooper. And as he grew up, “he stuck by his guns” and made it happen. In fact he had an illustrious 25 year career with the State Police followed by a second career as a Calvert County Deputy. I wanted to know more about this work, so I asked each of my friends to tell me something about their profession that brought them their greatest joy or fondest memory. I knew it had to be more than just the respect the uniform provided them. Sheriff Evans was proudest of “his record of removing over 800 drunk drivers from the roadways, worked hard to solve cases, and treated everyone with respect, even the suspects who were uncooperative. He always used the least amount of force possible and felt the most rewarded when he was able to arrest a suspect without any innocent people becoming hurt in the process”. Sheriff Cameron has literally hundreds of great memories during his time in law enforcement, but it is the “Shop With A Cop” program each Christmas that stands out the most. He thinks it’s a great way to get out in the public and interface with young people at an early age to establish relationships that will last a lifetime. He thinks it is an excellent means to make an impression and provides him with a great deal of satisfaction. Major McDowell felt there were many great feelings of accomplishment during his long career, but at the top of his list is the day he was sworn in as the Assistant Sheriff and have his son watch as his father pinned on his badge was an especially unique moment he will never forget. Further he feels “his many years as a child abuse investigator gave him his greatest sense of achievement”. Lieutenant David Payne also had so many good memories from his many years in law enforcement, but the ones he considers his best are those that come back when he sees folks he previously helped or arrested and they thank him. These memories convinces David “he did make a difference, often times bigger than he would ever thought possible”. Deputy David Gatton’s fondest memories involve his work with the youth of the community who he often comes into contact with. He enjoys standing around talking with them, and laughing and carrying on in a friendly atmosphere. “He feels it good when they can see law enforcement as the good guy, not the one who causes bad news when he shows up. He has great conversations with them and hopes this leaves a good impression. He hopes he has been able to steer them down the right path. And if just one young person with whom he has come into contact avoids drugs or crime, he says his whole career was well worth it”! Lieutenant Chappell remembers working for the Calvert Investigative Team [CIT] investigating a homicide. With two other members of the Team, they tracked the suspect to North Carolina and located him and got a full confession. The law enforcement officials in North Carolina were amazed at the Team’s tenacity, stating “they found one illegal from a group of 200,000 was like finding a needle in a haystack”! Lieutenant Garren says there is no one memory that stands
out, but looking back over the 28 years of service, it is the feeling of accomplishment and satisfaction it gives him. When you do your job day in day out, you don’t always realize the difference you may have made. But when you look at your entire career you can see there are less drunken boaters on our waterways, and less confrontation with hunters and others involving conservation cases. He states “success is not measured in the number of tickets or warnings one issues, but really is determined by the number of people you have reached and changed their minds on why conservation and public safety is so important”. Deputy Sam Hooper sees his great joy as the ability to give back to our next generation of officers. Currently, as a member of his Department’s Field Training Officers Program [FTOP], he truly enjoys sharing his experiences and training with their newest officers. More importantly, he feels it “a privilege to share in their career experiences and their journey”. Commissioner Pat Nutter’s fondest memory of his time as a law enforcement officer was “earning the reputation of being known as “Andy” the sheriff on the “Andy Griffith Show” and later on “Mayberry RFD”. He remembers taking calls in the middle of the night or folks coming to his door at 2:00 and 3:00 AM seeking help with their family or domestic issues and having the patience and understanding to listen to their problems and offer what assistance he could provide. He always felt close to his community and derived great joy in removing his gun belt to play football with the kids! He say he has been doing this long before it became fashionable in social media venues such as Facebook”. Commissioner Tom Hejl recalls handling a domestic violence case long before these incidents became newsworthy. He handled the case by the book as he was taught. Years later the victim’s sister approached him and thanked him profusely for saving her sister and treating her with such kindness. In another case he was working a string of burglaries in the County and ultimately identified two suspects. In writing search warrants for these two residents, the criminal investigation team went in and recovered over $100,000 worth of stolen property most of which was returned to the rightful owners. Finally he derived great satisfaction in knowing he assisted so many people in a positive way during his career. He is often thanked for doing things he can’t even remember. He knows he has saved several lives along the way. Yet his greatest satisfaction comes from “knowing he remained true to his values and those values the State Police instilled in him during his training and throughout his 25 year career”. He continues to live by that creed today. Having received these inputs from these fine gentleman and lady, I am even more impressed that these folks are just normal, dedicated people who are down to earth, yet passionate in their desires to help others and make a difference. And each officer is special in finding the “where with all” and the reasons to go to work each day. Many of the people I know well who have been friends of mine for a long time tell me they could never do what these folks have done. I put myself in this same group. There is no way I can see myself going out into this world every day with the current and potential issues our nation is facing. I intended to include in this story some of the “downsides” my police friends have endured. Many of these great individuals are uncomfortable thinking about the bad days, much less writing about them. I knew this part of the story might be difficult, and my attempts were to make this a positive tribute to these heroes. So out of respect to these friends, I will forego this side of the story. Suffice to say, one only has to watch the current crop of television crime shows and police stories to realize there are moments in every cops’ life that would scare most of us away from ever wanting to pursue this line of work. This knowledge makes me even more aware and appreciative of the dangers a police officer faces on a regular basis. It is so unbelievable that there are people willing to accept the negative aspects of this work knowing they will face these burdens daily over a 20 year, 30 year, or longer career. Where do we find these magnificent people??? I truly want to thank my special contributors to this story; Sheriff Mike Evans, Sheriff Tim Cameron, Assistant Sheriff David McDowell, Lieutenant David Payne, Deputy David Gatton, Lieutenant Rosemary Chappell, Lieutenant Shawn Garren, Deputy Sam Hooper and Commissioners Nutter and Hejl. Thank you for your responses, but most of all thank you for the dedicated years of service you so professionally provided to all of our citizens! Lastly, I wish to salute all the members of law enforcement, not only here in Southern Maryland, but throughout our great Nation for your great individual sacrifices. Thank you! And please be safe!
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Calvert Announces Plans for New Standalone Animal Shelter By Crista Dockray Staff Writer On Tuesday, the Calvert County Board of County Commissioners announced their plans for a new animal shelter and adoption facility. The shelter will be for Calvert only and Calvert will be pulling out of the current tri-county animal shelter once the new shelter comes online. At the press conference, Slaughenhoupt explained that it is well known that the existing animal shelter needs significant improvements. He said that after studying the options with the current shelter, they have concluded that the anticipated costs of the potential tri-county animal shelter replacement along with additional staffing would likely be about the same as taking a separate approach. Another large factor is that the current shelter is just too small to handle all of the animals within the tri-county area. “There was one compelling reason why we are taking this step, growth,” said Calvert County Commissioner President Evan Slaughenhoupt. “In the past, the tri-county population was 85,000 people. Right now we have 90,000 people just in Calvert County alone, so clearly we’ve outgrown that facility…” said former county commissioner Linda Kelley. The new animal shelter in Calvert County was made possible by a public/private partnership with Rick Bailey from Marrick Properties. “What a wonderful, fabulous opportunity that has presented itself,” said Slaughenhoupt. “We have been pleased, honored, and humbled to have an outstanding citizen and a true gentleman of our county.” Bailey said he had heard about the issue
through George Stewart, a partner of Marrick Properties, who called him up sometime last fall with the idea. After presenting the idea to the commissioners, the project went forward. “I’m honored and privileged to play a part in this with our organization to help the county,” said Bailey. Marrick Properties will be building the property and the county will be leasing the facility with the option to purchase in the future. Bailey said that they have already hired a nationally known architect and engineers that have a reputation for animal facilities and that they have already done an initial needs analysis assessment. “It’s going to be a well thought out facility, it’s going to be a well constructed facility and we are just privileged to play a part in it,” said Bailey. According to the County Administrator Terry Shannon, the size of the shelter will be anywhere from 8,000 to 14,000 square feet and it will employ up to 10 full time positions, including a volunteer coordinator and a manager. Slaughenhoupt said that it has plans to include a walking trail and a barn, which means it will house not just household pets. “Calvert county’s announcement of this new shelter comes very early in the planning process so we really don’t have a lot of the operational details finalized, they are in the works though,” said Shannon. She said she does know that the policy of the shelter will be to save all healthy and treatable animals, even when the shelter is full. Shannon said only terminally ill animals or those considered dangerous to public safety will be euthanized and the shelter staff will be required to work with veterinarians to make this determination. Shannon also said the new facility will
house the Calvert County Animal Control Officers. “I am happy to report today, with the commissioners support, the county’s animal control officers will relocate their a d m i n ist r at ive operation to the new facility. This move will help make our efforts more efficient and will better assist our citizens by providing a facility closer to home. This is also great news for the sheriff’s office as it frees up much needed space at our Rick Bailey from Marrick Properties headqu a r ters,” transition is as smooth as possible. said Sheriff Mike Evans on the matter. According to Randy Guy, Commissioner The new property will be located on a three-acre lot at 5055 Hallowing Point President in St. Mary’s County, Charles Road in Prince Frederick. The cost of the County is looking to build their own shelter. “I think Charles County is going to go facility will be determined along with the further north up and around La Plata and cost of the lease for the county. Slaughenthat’s just too far for us to run back and houpt said he suspects the cost of the lease may be slightly higher than the $200,000 a forth,” said Guy. Consequently it may be more than likely year the county currently spends for its part that all three counties will be going their in the Tri-County Animal Shelter. Slaughenhoupt said they anticipate that separate ways. “We’ve already announced to people this facility will become operational in calabout the possibility of our own control endar year 2018 and when it opens, Calvert center,” said Guy. will be pulling out of the Tri-County Animal Shelter. He said the Calvert is speaking crista@countytimes.net to both Charles and St. Mary’s Counties to make sure that the
Photos by Frank Marquart From Left to Right: Rick Bailey, Sheriff Mike Evans, County Administrator Terry Shannon, Commissioner President Evan Slaughenhoupt, and former County Commissioner Linda Kelley
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On behalf of the entire Calvert County Board of County Commissioners, I was honored to make an announcement Tuesday, May 17, 2016, that is a good news item and denotes a change in direction for Southern Maryland. Located near Hallowing Point Park on Route 231 will be a Public-Private-Volunteer Partnership that will yield a new Animal Shelter and Adoption facility for Calvert County. We anticipate this facility will become operational in calendar year 2018, will be managed by Calvert County with much participation by various volunteers. During our internal discussions, we concluded the anticipated costs of continuing in potential replacement of the Tri-County Shelter and needed additional staffing would likely to be about the same amount as taking a separate approach. I’m sure there are several questions to answer, and most answers may be “to be decided” or “we are working on it” but don’t take the lack of very detailed responses diminish the overall direction. Calvert County will phase out its participation in what has been a very successful Tri-County Animal Shelter arrangement. Why now and why change from Tri-County to our own shelter? Growth. When the original shelter was opened southern Maryland was a very rural, sparsely populated area. Since then, the human population increased, but more so has the number of pets and other animals. The status of the Tri-County Shelter was being evaluated and that prompted us to look at all options. What I will describe is a fabulous opportunity. Our announcement occurs while we are finalizing our FY-17 budget. Nothing mentioned affects that budget, but will have an impact upon the subsequent budget years. Many more details will be forthcoming. Stay tuned.
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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 gazetteobits@countytimes.net after noon on Mondays may run in the following week’s edition. p.m. and from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. The funeral will be held at the funeral home on Friday, May 13, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Christ Church, Port Republic, MD. Pallbearers are Thomas Younger, James Tettimer, Thomas L. Hance, III, Christopher Tettimer, Joshua Tettimer and Matthew Tettimer. Honorary Pallbearers are Page Ogden, Robert Ogden, Ricky Loscomb, Ronnie Morris, Wayne Morris and Mike Morris. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, National Capital Area, 5335 Wisconsin Ave. N.W., Washington, DC 20015.
tical Technician for thirteen years. Bonnie is survived by her mother, Linda Lee Kirk; her husband, Harold J. Hoffman III; her children, Anthony Tame Collins of Martinsburg, WV, Taryn April Collins, Mackenzie Marie Hoffman, and Mathew Tyler Hoffman all of Lusby, MD; grandchildren, Anthony James Collins and Ayiana Skye Collins; siblings, Brenda Ryan of Celebration, FL, Shari Payne of Lusby, MD, Jeff Wohlfarth of Lakeland, FL, Chris Wohlfarth of California, MD and Patrick Wohlfarth of Rockville, MD. She was preceded in death by her father, George W. Wohlfarth on May 24, 2015.
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Bonnie Marie Hoffman, 51, of Lusby, MD, formerly of Beltsville, MD, passed away on May 10, 2016 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital, L eona rdtow n , MD. Born October 15, 1964 in Takoma Park, MD, she was the daughter of Linda Lee Kirk and the late George Willard Wohlfarth. Bonnie graduated from High Point High School in 1983. She married Harold J. Hoffman III on June 14, 2003 in Solomons, MD. Bonnie woked for CVS Pharmacy as a Lead Pharmaceu-
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Maurice A. Weems, Jr., Maurice A. Weems, Jr., age 76, of Port Republic, MD, was born July 22, 1939 to Maurice and Madolyn Weems, Sr. in Prince Frederick, MD. On Monday May 9, 2016 he passed away peacefully at Ann Arundel Medical Center surrounded by his wife and family. He is predeceased by his parents, Maurice A. Weems, Sr. and Mildred Madolyn Weems, his brother Francis R. Weems and survived by his devoted wife of 54 years Doris Ann Weems. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Maurice served in the United States Army from 1962 to 1964 during the Viet Nam War. He was a member of the Maryland Farm Bureau. He was an employee of the A & P food chain that later was known as Super Fresh for over 39 years but his real passion in life was farming. He was a humble steward of his family’s farm. He worked his fields by day and stocked the grocery store by night. His fields were always well-manicured no matter how well his crops flourished. The family will receive relatives and friends at Raush Funeral Home, 4405 Broomes Island Rd. on Thursday, May 12, 2016 from 2:00 - 4:00
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Darrell Edward Cooper, 63 Darrell Edward Cooper, 63, of Lusby, Md., passed away on Thursday, May 12. He was born on July 14, 1952, in Miami, Fla. Darrell loved networking with people through his amusements business, Sherry’s cats and bird, hiking with his adored dogs, and travelling to Jamaica with Sherry. He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Sharon Marie D’Agostino and his mother, Doris Josephine Futyma. He is survived by his brother, Donald Alan Cooper and sister, Donna Darlene King. He is also survived by his nephews Evan J. and Scott E. Cooper, nieces Cassandra Thacker and Shawna Watson, grandnieces Ryelee and Kyelee Thacker, and many cousins and good friends, including Edward Futyma, devoted husband of Darrell’s mother, Doris. Arrangements are being handled through Lee Funeral Home Calvert, P.A. Services will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1041 MD Rt. 3 North, Building A, Gambrills, Md. 21054.
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By Keri Lipperini Centers Closed Calvert Pines, North Beach and Southern Pines Senior Centers will be closed Monday, May 30 for Memorial Day. Meals on Wheels will not be delivered. Red, White and Blue Picnic Show your support for the good old U.S.A. by attending this year’s Red, White and Blue Picnic, Wednesday, June 15, 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. at the Calvert County Fairgrounds. Enjoy pork bbq for lunch and performances by The Showstoppers and Frances Moyer. Contact your local senior center for more information and to register by June 1. Limited transportation will be provided. Calvert Pines Senior Center will be open for Information and Assistance only, no activities. North Beach and Southern Pines Senior Centers will be closed. Register with Calvert Pines 410-535-4606 or 301-8551170; North Beach 410-257-2549; Southern Pines 410-586-2748. Fee: Donation AARP Driver Safety Classes An AARP Driver Safety Class will be held Tuesday, June 14, 9:30 a.m. at North Beach Senior Center. The first 60 people to register for an AARP class in 2016 will receive $10 off the cost of registration and a free lunch. The regular fee for a class is $15/AARP members, $20/ non-members. Members must show AARP cards. Pre-register by calling 410-257-2549.
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By Crista Dockray Staff Writer Photos provided by Jeff Weimert A family of eight is picking up their home in Southern Maryland and moving it to a different continent. Husband and wife Jeff and Emily Weimert with their six children T’aunie, 13, Byron, 12, Josiah, 12, Selah, 10, Trinity, 9, and Avigail, 5, will be moving to the Philippines as missionaries. The love Jeff and Emily have for the Philippines started when they went for a missionary trip in 2002 and got engaged. “The Philippines just never left our hearts, we always had that longing to go back,” said Emily. But when they started a family and life kept going, they pushed off the idea and, besides short terms trips to the country, they let their time in the Philippines be something of the past. A year and a half ago, however, things changed. They heard about aquaponics, a self-sustaining way of growing food, from Jeff’s brother. The aquaponic system starts with fish. The fish grow and fertilize the water and in turn the fertilized water goes up to the plants, which draw the nutrients and grow without using dirt. “It’s highly efficient and it can grow a ton of food,” said Jeff. According to Jeff, an aquaponic system is completely self-sustaining, uses 90 percent less water than a normal garden, runs off of solar power, and is zero cost to the people once it’s built. It is built with local materials and takes about two weeks to build and eight to twelve months to become fully established. The system that Jeff helped to build in the Philippines holds about 200 fish when it fully matured and it produces enough food to feed between 30 and 50 children a day. This is actually a smaller system. One of the larger systems, located in Honduras, is actually a 10,000-gallon system that holds thousands of fish and provides food and income to an orphanage. After learning about all the good it could do, the Weimerts decided to move to the Philippines permanently through their mis-
sion organization Go To Nations. “We decided that missions have always been in our heart as a family, so we want to go and serve,” said Jeff. “If you have the ability to help people, you should.” They actually built a two tank aquaponic system of their own in their home. It holds 50 tilapia and grows tomatoes, beans, onions, and lettuce. “We made it so we could learn and make our mistakes early,” said Jeff. Once they move over, the family will be living in Iloilo, a city in the central western Philippines. Their focus will be on three different areas within their community. The first will be building and teaching the locals how to build aquaponic systems. They will be putting the systems in the hands of schools, churches, and organizations to help break the cycle of poverty. They will also be traveling to other parts of Southeast Asia to do the same. The second area they will be working in is the Sunshine Center, which tutors children that couldn’t afford or have dropped out of school. The center also does feeding programs, ministry, and just provides a place for kids to be kids. The last place of their focus will be a dump community, a place where people live in heaps of trash and pick through it everyday just to get enough things to sell in order to make money to eat for that day. The whole family is very excited about the endeavor. “I really want to help the little children, the orphans, because I was adopted. I want to show the children a family and what love feels like, I just want to let them know that God loves them even in their circumstances,” said T’aunie. “I am really looking forward to it. Sometimes I just lay in my bed and I wish I was there already,” said Salah. “I just want to go, I don’t wait to wait anymore,” said Trinity. Before the family arrives to the Philippines, they will be attending two-week aquaponic training in Florida in August then in September they will be leaving for Thailand to go to missionary training for 10.5 weeks. Come November, they will arrive in the Philippines. So far they have had numerous amounts
of individuals and organizations backing them with support in prayer, spreading the word, and helping financially. Their goal is to have 150 people and 10 to 12 churches backing them, and according to Emily, they are halfway there.
If you have any questions about aquaponics or their mission, email Jeff at jeff. weimert@gotonations.org or find them on Facebook at “Cultivating A Harvest. If you would like to donate, visit www. gotonations.org/weimert.
Front Row from Left to Right: Emily, Selah, T’aunie, and Jeff Weimert. Back Row from Left to Right: Byron, Trinity, Josiah, and Avigail Weimert.
Jeff Weimert helping to build an aquaponic system in the Philippines
Poetry and Percussion Open Mic at CalvART Gallery The Arts Council of Calvert County invites the public to a creative evening of poetry and percussion at an open mic happy hour at the CalvART Gallery on Friday, May 20th from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Surround yourself with the creative works of local artists while listening to featured poets Maryland Poet Laureate 20042009 Michael S. Glaser and Annapolis poet Rocky Jones as they share their insights through verse. The mic will open up for poets and percussionists, who want to share their rhythms and talents. Come out to share or just to commune with the essence of art.
Byron, Josiah, and Avigail Weimert looking over their at-home aquaponic system
Michael S. Glaser served as head of the Division of Arts and Letters and chair of the English Department at St. Mary’s College of Maryland and is currently professor emeritus at the college. He received the Homer Dodge Endowed Award for Excellence in Teaching, and the Columbia Merit Award from the Poetry Committee of the
Greater Washington, D.C. area for his service to poetry. Michael published poetry books titled; A Lover’s Eye, In the Men’s Room and Other Poems, which won the 1996 Painted Bride Quarterly chapbook competition, and Being a Father. Rocky Jones poems often bring a sarcastic perspective to everyday living and ideologies. He hosts The Poet Experience at Zu Coffee and Evil Grin at Ahh, Coffee two monthly poetry readings in Annapolis. Rocky, a musician and multimedia poet, has performed at Hard Bargain Farm in Accokeek and Hateful Acres in Freeland. His work has appeared in Gargoyle Magazine, Truck, and MiPOesias. The CalvART Gallery is located at 110 Solomons Island Road in Prince Frederick next to The Greene Turtle. Hors d’oeuvres from Dream Weaver’s Café will be offered to quests.
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Thursday, May 19 “Wicked Weekend” Trio Anglers Seafood Bar and Grill (275 Lore Rd., Solomons)- 7 to 11 p.m. HydraFX The Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell)- 8 p.m. Friday, May 20 Karaoke Anglers Seafood Bar and Grill (275 Lore Rd., Solomons)- 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Grinhaus Anthony’s Bar and Grill (10371 Southern Maryland Blvd., Dunkirk) Nightcap The Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell)7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 21 Billy Breslin Anglers Seafood Bar and Grill (275 Lore Rd., Solomons)- 8 p.m. to Midnight Shades of Gray Morris Point Restaurant (38869 Morris Point Rd. Abell)- 5 to 9 p.m. Monday, May 23
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Bible Study Trinity United Methodist Church (90 Church Street, Prince Frederick) - 10 a.m. or 6:30 p.m. Trinity United Methodist Church will hold a study of Christianity and Islam that will examine what they have in common and the difference between the two. The Bible study will take place Wednesdays starting May 4 to June 29. A book will be provided to participants. Trinity is located at 90 Church Street Prince Frederick. For more information contact pastorjim@trinityumchurch.org or 410-535-1782. Chesapeake Community Chorus North Beach Union Church (8912 Chesapeake Ave., North Beach) - 4 to 6 p.m. The Chesapeake Community Chorus, an all-volunteer chorus, which raises funds for Calvert County charities, will hold a practice session. The chorus is looking to add new members and no auditions are required. Contact Larry Brown, Director, 301 855-7477 or email lbrown9601@verizon.net for more information. Dates: May 8, May 15, and May 29.
Friday, May 20 American Legion Meeting/Election American Legion Post 206 (3330 Chesapeake Beach Rd. E Rt. 260, Chesapeake Beach) - 2 to 6 p.m. All members of the American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206 are encouraged to vote and to attend the regular meeting, starting at 7 p.m., in the Upper Level Meeting Hall at the American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206. For information call 301-855-6466. Auditions: Youth Musicians, SMYOC Calvert Higth School (Prince Frederick) - 4 to 7 p.m. Southern Maryland Youth Orchestra and Choir (SMYOC) seeks talented, focused, and musically-engaged young singers and instrumentalists - orchestral and band - ages 8-18 for its first season of musicmaking in Calvert County. May auditions are for participation in 2016-2017 season. Please visit SMYOC.org for more information, specific audition details, and online registration. Join us! Lasagna Dinner American Legion Post 206 (3330 Chesapeake Beach Rd. E Rt. 260) - 5:30 to 7 p.m. Hosted by the American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206 Auxiliary, this is a meal you won’t soon forget. Come to the lower level dining room. Cost is $12 including sides and beverage. The Post is on Route 260 and questions may be directed to 301-855-6466. Public warmly invited. Annmarie After Hours Reception for Swarm Exhibit Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center (Solomons) - 6 to 9 p.m. Admission: Members free; non-members $5. Featured Exhibit: Swarm: Invasion of the Insects. Appetizers by: Hardesty Haven Catering. Live Music by: Tom Rohde. Make a date with Annmarie to enjoy a casual adult evening of great art, wine and beer, light hors d’oeuvres, and live music. Visit the Gift Shop for special AAH sales! Stop by Annmarie before or after dinner
and make it a night on the town. No reservations required! Free for members; $5 for non-members. Must be 21.
Saturday, May 21 Moving/Yard Sale 5971 Ketch Rd., Prince Frederick- 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. On Saturday and Sunday, May 21 and 22 there will be furniture, including a sofa, an entertainment center, an oriental rug, an armoire, a kitchen/dining room table and chairs, and household items like lamps, tools, baby items, art, lumber, and copper pipes. Fossil Field Experience Calvert Marine Museum (Solomons) - 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come explore the fossils of Calvert Cliffs with a trained museum educator. For ages 8 and up. Cost is $20 and includes museum admission. Space is limited; preregistration required. Call 410-326-2042, ext. 41 to register. Unspoken Grief: Life after Pregnancy or Infant Loss Burnett Calvert Hospice House (Calvert County) - 9 to 11 a.m. Sherrye Urtz, LGPC is facilitating a seminar on life after pregnancy or infant loss. The session will include topics such as: life after loss, good mourning, guilt and regret, symbolism and meaning, hope, how to support others, and increasing awareness. The seminar is FREE. A light breakfast will be offered. RSVP to Melinda Ruppert, Bereavement Coordinator for Calvert Hospice at 410-535-0892 ext. 2201 or mruppert@calverthospice.org. World Fish Migration Day Calvert Marine Museum (Solomons) - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Discover the amazing journeys of Chesapeake Bay migratory fish. Enjoy activities for all ages. View the film “Damnation”; check out NRG Chalk Point Generating Station’s live sturgeon exhibit; try out the hook and ladder activity, test your knowledge with the new fish migration exhibit, and enjoy scheduled games for kids. Free with museum admission. Spring Fest Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran Church (9463 H. G. Trueman Rd., Lusby) - 11 a.m to 1 p.m. The community is invited to a free celebration of spring in Southern Maryland. Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran Church in Lusby is holding its 6th Annual Spring Fest. The event offers fun for the entire family, including carnival games, a moon bounce, fitness fun, model plane demos, animals and music. Concessions including ice cream will be available. Prizes will be awarded. For more information, go to www.shepherdofthebay.com. The Turtle Story at CMM Calvert Marine Museum (Solomons) 4:30 to 6 p.m. Presented by Dr. Hans-Dieter Sues, Curator of Vertebrate Paleontology at the Smithsonian Institution, join us for The Turtle Story: The Origin and Evolution of an Unusual Body Plan. Free lecture and open to the public. The talk is sponsored by the Clarissa and Lin-
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Texas Hold ‘Em American Legion Post 260 (3330 Chesapeake Beach Rd. E Rt. 260) - 4 p.m. $100 Buy-in. Doors open at 3 p.m. Food will be available for sale. Public Welcome. For more information, call Karen Miller 301-855-0188.
Zumba FREE to First Responders Dunkirk Fire House, Lower level (Dunkirk) - 7 to 8 p.m. FREE for all current/active first responders! This class is Zumba Gold Toning - a dance/fitness program specifically designed for the beginner that allows you to move at your own pace while working with light weights. No experience is necessary. This class will be held on the ground floor through the rear parking lot. Drop in fee is only $5, with greater discounts on multi-class passes. For more info, email me at Zumbabonnie@comcast.net.
Fallen Heros Chesapeake Highlands Memorial Gardens (3270 Broomes Island Rd., Port Republic) - 10 a.m. Join local EMS and Volunteer Firefighters in a remembrance ceremony honoring our fallen heroes.Light refreshments will follow. Direct all inquiries to 410-257-0544 or visit www.chesapeakehighlands.com for more information.
Sunday, May 22 Preschool STEAM - Wonderful Weather Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center(Solomons) - 9 a.m. Injecting creativity and fun into STEM-Encourage your little one to explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math! Preschool children and their caretakers are invited to visit the artLAB at Annmarie Garden for hands-on investigations and challenges! Each session will help children explore, observe, ask questions, and make predictions about the world around them as they create and play! We’ll investigate a variety of concepts in STEAM-science, technology, engineering, art, and math! Join us for these fun and imaginative sessions that will get your child excited about learning. Perfect for toddlers and preschoolers. Bringing a large group or moms’ club? Please email programs@ annmariegarden.org so we can be ready to better accommodate your group! Learn more at www.annmariegarden.org. ACLT Family Day Parkers Creek Preserve (676 Double Oak Rd., Prince Frederick) - 1 to 4 p.m. Join us for a day of fun activities for the whole family, celebrating the Parkers Creek Preserve and ACLT! Nature-inspired craft activities, guided hikes, a scavenger hunt, live-music, and hayrides! Free! COSMIC Season Finale Concert CSM (Prince Frederick) - 4 to 6 p.m. COSMIC Symphony, directed by Vladimir Lande, presents a Salute to America. Celebrate your patriotism as COSMIC collaborates with The St Mary’s Singers, directed by Krystal McCoy, in a program of music with a distinctly American flavor.
Monday, May 23 Safe Boating Class County Services Plaza (150 Main Street, Prince Frederick) - 6 to 10 p.m. The course is The Maryland Boating Safety Course. There are three four-hour sessions. Instruction will be on May 23 and May 24 with a final test on May 26. Preregistration is requested but walk-ins are welcome space permitting. For more information and to preregister contact R.T. West at 410-535-2035. For those born after 1 July 1972 this course satisfies the requirement for operating a vessel on Maryland waters. A DNR Certificate of Boating Safety Edu-
Tuesday, May 24 Family Dinner American Legion Post 206 (3330 Chesapeake Beach Rd. E Rt. 260, Chesapeake Beach) - 5:30 to 7 p.m. Hosted by the American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206, come to the lower level dining room. The dinner is Pizza ($8 +for extra toppings), Chicken Fingers and Fries ($6), Fries ($2) Questions may be directed to 301-855-6466. Public warmly invited. Zumba Gold-Toning Sunderland Elementary School (Sunderland) - 7 to 8 p.m. This class is Zumba Gold-Toning - a dance/fitness program specifically designed for the beginner that allows you to move at your own pace while working with light weights. No experience is necessary. Come see what it’s all about. We have a great group of ladies who have a blast while growing stronger with every class. Registration is required through Calvert County Parks and Rec. Call 410-257-6770 for more information.
Wednesday, May 25 CSM Hosts Senior Health, Fitness Day CSM Prince Frederick Campus (Building B, 115 J.W. Williams Rd., Prince Frederick) - 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. “Improve Your Health for a Better Self” is the theme for this year’s National Senior Health and Fitness Day at the College of Southern Maryland. Sample exercise classes to improve strength, balance and range of motion, tour wellness and fitness facilities, talk to health and fitness experts, and take advantage of a variety of free health screenings. Learn about good nutrition and overall wellness. Refreshments. For information, call 443-550-6000 ext. 6168.
Thursday, May 26 Zumba Gold-Toning Sunderland Elementary School (Sunderland) - 7 to 8 p.m. This class is Zumba Gold-Toning - a dance/fitness program specifically designed for the beginner that allows you to move at your own pace while working with light weights. No experience is necessary. Come see what it’s all about. We have a great group of ladies who have a blast while growing stronger with every class. Registration is required through Calvert County Parks and Rec. Call 410-257-6770 for more information.
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Thursday, May 19 Resume and Cover Letter Workshop Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way- 1 to 3 p.m. Need help with your resume? Join job counselor Sandra Holler in a small group to learn what makes a strong resume and cover letter. If you have one started, bring it with you so editing can happen on the spot. One printed copy helps. Please register. Drop-In Coding Calvert Library Fairview Branch, Rt. 4 and Chaneyville Rd., Owings- 4 to 6 p.m. Have fun learning the languages of computers. It’s fun, It’s easy! T.A.C.O.S. Meeting! Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way- 5 to 8 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! Kids Just Want to Have Fun Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Rd., Chesapeake Beach- 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Kids in kindergarten through 3rd grade are invited to this series of exciting events exploring topics from art to history to science. Each month will include fun activities, crafts and a snack! This month’s topic: Spring. Please register. Kids Tech Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Rd., Solomons- 7 to 8 p.m. Discover your inner GEEK by combining Legos with Technology. Let’s see what we can build! Please register. Meet the Artist Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Rd., Chesapeake Beach- 7 to 8 p.m.
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On Pins and 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, May 21 Friends of Library Sidewalk Book Sale Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way- 9 to 3 p.m. Weather permitting, thousands of used books available at great prices! Garden Smarter: Tour and Bay-Wise Certification of MG Demo Gardens Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way- 10 to 11:30 a.m. Tour the Master Gardener Native Plant Gardens. Learn about our Bay-Wise program and how your yard can be Bay-Wise. Many plants will be in bloom attracting butterflies and pollinators. Community Resources Building, 30 Duke St., Prince Frederick. Brain Games: Mahjongg, Scrabble and more Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way- Noon to 3 p.m. Want to learn Mahjongg? Hope to make your Scrabble skills killer? Games are a great way to keep your brain sharp while having fun! Join us! Please register. Children›s MakerSpace Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Rd., 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.
Tuesday, Ma-y 24 Drop-in Computer Coding Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way- 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Have fun learning the languages of computers. It’s fun, It’s easy. Younger children will need the help of an adult. Flying Needles Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Rd., Solomons- 6 to 9 p.m. Knitting, crocheting and portable crafting group open to anyone wanting to join in and share talents, crafting time or learn a new skill.
Wednesday, May 25 Pancakes and Pajamas Storytime Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Rd., Solomons- 10 to 10:45 a.m. Songs, stories and pancakes will be served. Wear your PJs! Brain Games: Mahjongg, Scrabble and more Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way- 10 to 1 p.m. Want to learn Mahjongg? Hope to make your Scrabble skills killer? Games are a great way to keep your brain sharp while having fun! Join us! Please register. Colorful Conversations Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Rd., Solomons- 2 to 3 p.m. Do you like coloring? This group allows adults to create pictures, share ideas and conversation while offering an outlet for relaxation, stress relief and creative expression. Song Circle / Jam Session Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Rd., Solomons- 7 to 8:30 p.m. Singer-musicians trade songs, taking turns in choosing and leading a group of musicians. It’s a sing-along with space for
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JobSource Mobile Career Center Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Rd., Solomons- 1 to 3 p.m. Stop by to get job counseling, resume help, search for jobs and get connected with Southern Maryland JobSource. This 38’ mobile center features 11 computer workstations, smart board instructional technology, satellite internet access, exterior audio visual and broadcasting capabilities; stateof-the-art workforce applications and connectivity for wireless mobile device access. Drop-In Coding Calvert Library Fairview Branch, Rt. 4 and Chaneyville Rd., Owings- 4 to 6 p.m. Have fun learning the languages of computers. It’s fun, It’s easy! Wiz Kids Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way- 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Be a Wiz Kid! Wiz Kids is a group of do-it-all kids who meet every month to learn about, and do activities based on, science, technology, art, engineering, math and their community. For kids in grades 3-5.Registration is required and opens one month before each event.
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On Pins and 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.
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