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Calvert Commissioners Approve Prince Frederick Zoning Changes By Dandan Zou Staff Writer
On Tuesday, Calvert County Commissioners passed the text amendment proposal that would change the zoning ordinance to allow for large retail stores to move in Prince Frederick. The vote came down to 3-2. Commissioner Pat Nutter and Steven Weems voted against the proposed amendment and the other three commissioners, Evan Slaughenhoupt, Tom Hejl and Mike Hart voted for it. The text amendment mainly concerns the land use of the Armory Square Project, a parcel at the southwest tip of Prince Frederick’s New Town District. Located at the intersection of Route 2/4 and Dares Beach Rd., the Armory Square includes the former Calvert Middle School site, the old National Guard Armory and land owned by a private company named Bargo. The middle school was demolished in 2012. Both the school site and the National Guard Armory building belong to the county. The details of the text amendment 1508a are: the residential density will almost double from 14 to 24 dwelling units per acre; the maximum building height will increase from 50 to 60 feet; the maximum
building size for retail commercial buildings and wholesale business will jump from 25,000 to 150,000 square feet, which some residents interpreted as space reserved for home improvement stores like Home Depot or Lowe’s. The next step is to create a site plan and put a development agreement in place, Commissioner President Slaughenhoupt said. Prior to the vote, the commissioners hosted a public hearing at the Calvert Pines Senior Center on June 14 and received strong opposition from many long-term county residents. Opponents are concerned that bringing in big retail stores may lead to over-crowdedness and exacerbate traffic congestion on Route 2/4. Some small business owners and employees are also worried that local business will not be able to compete with big retail stores and be forced out of business. Supporters of the zoning changes argue that the text amendment will pave the way for the county to create new jobs, expand tax base, diversify its economy and foster sustainable growth for generations to come.
Local Man Indicted for Attempted Murder By Dandan Zou Staff Writer
Samuel Sherrod Greene Jr., a 22-yearold black male of Sunderland, has been indicted for attempted, first-degree murder after allegedly firing multiple shots in Prince Frederick on June 16. The attempted murder charge was added to first-degree assault, four counts of reckless endangerment and several other felony charges. Around 1 a.m. on June 16, multiple gunshots were fired in the area of Tranquil Ct. in Prince Frederick, according to a press release from the Sheriff’s office. No one was injured. The alleged suspect responsible for firing the shots was identified as Samuel Sherrod Greene. Greene was located at a residence on Paris Oaks Rd. later in the afternoon. Greene jumped out of the window when the law enforcement arrived, according to the press release. Greene was captured and taken into custody after a short foot chase. A Smith and Wesson 9mm handgun loaded with the same type of ammunition as the shell casings found on Tranquil Ct. was also located at the same residence on Paris Oaks Rd. Greene admitted to being in the area of Tranquil Ct. and said he heard the shots too. But he denied any part of the shooting and requested to terminate the interview. The police determined that the incident stemmed from a domestic issue. The police report revealed that Anthony Wayne Crusoe II lived in the residence on Tranquil Ct.
along with his grandparents. Crusoe said he and the mother of Greene’s two children Angel Woodard are friends. According to Crusoe’s account, Woodard and he were watching a movie in his room when he heard a noise from the back of his house. Crusoe said he went towards the window and observed “bullets coming toward his face.” Crusoe instructed Woodard to get on the ground and they waited for the shots to stop, according to the charging document. The bullets went through the glass window and then into the ceiling, the press release said. According to the charging document, Greene called Woodard soon after the shots stopped. When Crusoe answered the phone, Crusoe said Greene told him that he was coming back and “would hit him this time.” Woodard said Greene stalks her and is jealous of her relationship with Crusoe. Woodard also said Greene told her that he was going to kill Crusoe because he was getting in between his family. She further said that Greene texted Crusoe he was going to Crusoe’s house and “shoot it up.” According to Woodard’s statement and police investigation, the shooting happened on June 16 might not be the first one. Woodard said Greene admitted shooting the front of Crusoe’s house a few weeks ago, according to the charging document. The previous shooting case is still under investigation.
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Bruce Wahl to Step Down as Chesapeake Beach Mayor in Dec. By Dandan Zou Staff Writer Chesapeake Beach Mayor Bruce Wahl announced he would not seek re-election for mayor in November at the monthly council meeting Thursday night. Wahl was elected mayor twice and has been in public service for 28 years. The 68-year-old mayor said he would like to spend more time with his family to do “fun things” and also “carve out more time” for his church family. Wahl said he chose to announce his decision about two months before the final filing date to encourage other candidates to run for office and to give local residents a chance to “reflect upon what kind of leadership they want in the mayor’s office and who might be able to provide it.” “Candidly, I’m truly ready to move on,” Wahl said. Wahl’s announcement was met with a standing ovation and long applause from dozens of people in the room. Vice President of the Town Council Pat Mahoney worked with Wahl for about two decades, and he thanked Wahl for his service. “All I can say is if Bruce Wahl was paid $1 an hour for every hour that he put in for the town in 28 years, he would own one of the cruise ships he likes to go on every year,” Mahoney said, following Wahl’s announcement. Wahl reflected on his achievements in the past 28 years in public service. He was proud of the 11 property tax decreases in the past three decades and the lower sewer rate and water rate for local residents this year.
During his speech, Wahl encouraged town citizens to support the two initiatives to pay the town council members $3,000 per year and the mayor $18,000 per year for their services. The council will vote on these issues in November. Wahl said he believes that passing the initiatives will help “create a more diverse pool of candidates for these important offices.” The mayor and council members are not paid for their service at this time. “I hope and pray that a good leader will emerge to run for this office,” Wahl said. “We need someone who will seek the office to serve the citizens of Chesapeake Beach, and does not seek it for their own personal gain or to satisfy their ego.” Born in Arlington, Va., Wahl served in the Army between 1968 and 1971. He also works for National Public Radio and said he would like to devote more time to his role at the radio station. Wahl will officially step down at the council meeting on December 15. The deadline to file to run for mayor is September 13, according to Town Clerk Sharon Humm. Anyone who wishes to file can go to Town Hall and fill out an application at which time the town clerk will sign an acknowledging receipt. Anyone who is a resident of the Town of Chesapeake Beach, a citizen of the United States, 18 years of age or older and a registered voter in accordance with the Town Charter is eligible to run.
BED BUG PREVENTION AT CALVERT COUNTY LIBRARY Thursday, July 21, Marvin Anani (human) and Dr. Angelica Spotson (a Russell Terrier mix known as “Angel” who is an expert bed bug sniffer) gave Calvert Library the all-clear after a thorough search According to Superior Bed Bug Solutions company website, Angel was “trained using scent vials that developed her abilities to pinpoint live bed bugs and viable bed bug eggs. She trained alongside police, arson and bomb squad dogs to distinguish between odors and track the scent of bedbugs to their source. Anani and Dr. Spotson are annually certified by the Integrated Bed Bug Management Association as a bed bug detection team.” Angel has been doing detection for about two years. According to SBBS, dogs are
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CALVERT COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE PRESS RELEASES
During the week of July 18 through July 24 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,473 calls for service throughout the community. Burglary Case #16-40595: On July 20, 2016, at approximately 22:10pm, Deputy C. Fox responded to Chesapeake Lighthouse Drive, in North Beach for the report of a burglary. The victim stated her front door was inadvertently left unlocked and Joseph Higgins, 45, of Prince Frederick, entered without authorization. Higgins was charged and arrested for Burglary 4th Degree. Burglary Case #16-40266: On July 19, 2016, at approximately 12:00pm, Deputy V. O’Donnell was dispatched to St. Leonard Road, in Saint Leonard, for an alert that a motion alarm inside a home was activated. Once he arrived on the scene, he observed foot prints on the basement door as if an attempt was made to force entry. He discovered a basement window broken, where entry appeared to have been made. Miscellaneous items were strewn about the house and several interior doors were also damaged. The victim conducted a walkthrough but stated nothing appeared to have been stolen. Burglary Case #16-40124: On July 18, 2016, Deputy S. Trotter responded to Comstock Drive, in Lusby, for the report of a burglary. The victim reported that sometime between 12:00pm on July 4th and 7:00pm on July 18, an unknown person(s) entered the home and stole a Craftsman Air Compressor and Bostitch
Nail Gun. There were no signs of forced entry and no known suspects at this time. CDS Violation Case #16-39987: On July 18, 2016, at approximately 1:30am, Deputy J. Denton assisted with a traffic stop at the intersection of Alexander Lane/S. Solomons Island Road, in Solomons. The driver, Tyler Homan, 25, of Solomons, was seen using his cell phone while driving and admitted to playing “Pokemon Go” while driving. A strong odor of marijuana was emitting from the vehicle, as well. Mr. Homan was charged with Possession of Marijuana more than 10 grams and issued a warning for the traffic violation. Destruction of Property Case #16-40346: On July 19, 2016, Deputy Y. Bortchevsky responded to Dayton Avenue, in North Beach, for the report of a destruction of property. Once on the scene, he made contact with the victim who stated someone threw several eggs at the front window of his house, damaging the screen. Destruction of Property Case #16-40344: On July 19, 2016, Deputy C. Callison responded to the Beach belonging to the Bayside Forest Community, in Prince Frederick, for the report of a destruction of property. He made contact with the victims who stated they had received permission from the Homeowner’s Association to construct a tent in a wooded area, which was to be used temporarily as a ‘warm up’ area as they prepared for a long distance hike. Later that day when they arrived back at the tent, they discovered someone had cut all four (4) sides of the tent, including two (2) tarps which were on top of the tent. At this
time there are no suspects. Destruction of Property Case #16-40018: On July 18, 2016, Deputy S. Moran was dispatched to Piute Court, in Lusby, for the report of a damaged vehicle. The victim stated that sometime between 11:00pm on July 16th and 8:00am on July 17th, someone scratched and keyed the passenger side of his vehicle. Later that night, around 11:30pm, he checked his vehicle again and discovered all four (4) tires had been slashed and were flattened. This case is still under investigation. Disorderly Conduct Case #16-40290: On July 19, 2016, Deputy B. McCourt was dispatched to Calvert Towne Drive, in Prince Frederick, for the report of a fight in progress involving several people. Once on the scene, the participants appeared to have de-escalated the situation but Roosevelt Brooks, 43, of Prince Frederick, would not cooperate and continued to yell profanities and act in a disorderly manner. Based on his actions, Brooks was placed under arrest for Disorderly Conduct. Theft Case #16-40547: On July 14, 2016, Deputy A. Woodford responded to Birch Drive, in Huntingtown, for the report of a theft. The victim advised someone had broken into the lockbox that held a key for the residence and that the key was missing. This theft took place sometime between July 18 - 19th. Theft Case #16-40428: On July 20, 2016, around 6:30am, Deputy J. Ward was dispatched to Loring Drive, in Huntingtown, for the report of a theft
from vehicle. The victim reported an unknown suspect(s) had made entry into his locked vehicle and removed a Macintosh Diagnosis Laptop, Macintosh Macsimizer Laptop, Power Probe Tester, AC Dye Tester, a cellular flip phone and money. Theft Case #16-40059: On July 17, 2016, Deputy A. Curtin was dispatched to Trail Pass, in Owings, for the report of a theft from vehicle. The victim reported that sometime between 9:00pm on July 17 and 6:00am on July 18, someone stole items from their vehicle. The items include: Oakley Sunglasses, a Galaxy phone charger and money. Theft Cases #16-40061 and #16-40053: On July 18, 2016, Deputy A. Curtin was dispatched to Covenant Court, in Owings, for the report of thefts from vehicles. Sometime between 2:30am on July 18 and noon the same day, someone entered an unlocked vehicle and broke into another, stealing two (2) credit cards, money and an iPhone charger. Theft Case #16-40042: On July 18, 2016, at approximately 10:00am, Deputy A. Curtin responded to Harmony Court, in Owings, for the report of a theft. Someone broke the passenger side window of a vehicle and stole money. If you know who committed these crimes or any other criminal activity in Calvert County, you can report it anonymously online by clicking the Crime Solvers link at www.CalvertCountySheriff.us or by calling 410-535-2800.
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Thursday, July 28, 2016
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Kenny Moreland Ends a Near Three-Year Winless Streak
By Doug Watson “I wasn’t sure if we’d ever get one down here again, it sure has been a long time.� Were the words from Waldorf Maryland’s Kenny Moreland after scoring his first Potomac Late Model feature win of the season last Friday night. Moreland’s $2500 win, which came in his Rocket XR-! no.24, was his 7th career Potomac win and his first since the 2013 season. Moreland and Nick Davis paced the field to green with Davis zipping into the top spot as the field went hard into turn one. A lap three caution played a role in the outcome of the event. Moreland was scored the leader of lap three, but spun on his own in turn two at the completion of the lap. However, Moreland kept his foot in the gas and did not stop, keeping him in the race lead. Moreland would then eventually pace the remaining circuits, but would have to repel the repeated advances from a pesky Dale Hollidge who arrived in the runner up spot on lap nine. “Our car was a bit free tonight, but I knew if I held my line, Dale (Hollidge) would have a tough time getting by us on the outside.� Moreland stated post race. “We pretty much do this deal out of our own pocket and to get a win for all the people who’ve helped us this season is a great feeling. I just hope this isn’t our last.� Jason Covert came home third, Jamie Lathroum took fourth with Daryl Hills rounding out the top five. Heats went to Nick Davis and Jason Covert. In support class action Mike Latham continued his domination of the Street Stock ranks with his 6th win of the season, and career 47th, in the divisions 16-lap main, Race Alton drove an inspired race to score his first career win in the 15-lap Hobby Stock feature,
Mikey Latham nailed down his 4th win of the season in the 15-lap U-Car main, Mark Rickrode Jr. took the win in the Penn-Mar Vintage car feature and the nightcap 15-lap Strictly Stock is still under review, with a full rundown to follow once the race is declared official. Late Model feature finish (35 Laps) 1. Kenny Moreland 2. Dale Hollidge 3. Jason Covert 4. Jamie Lathroum 5. Daryl Hills 6. Ross Robinson 7. Mark Pettyjohn 8. Rich Marks 9. Jonathan DeHaven 10. Deane Guy 11. Nick Davis 12. Stevie Long 13. Reese Masiello 14. Steven Axtell Jr. (DNS) Hobby Stock feature finish 1. Speed Alton 2. John Burch 3. Sam Archer 4. Jonny Oliver 5. Kevin Murphy 6. Buddy Dunagan 7. Kenny Sutphin 8. Billy Crouse 9. Tommy Randall 10. Sam Raley 11. Jonathan Raley 12. Dave Adams 13. Brent Stallings 14. Matt Randall 15. Robbie Kramer Jr. Street Stock feature finish 1. Mike Latham 2. Barry Williams 3. Troy Kassiris 4. Mike Raleigh 5. Kyle Nelson 6. Jeremy Pilkerton U-Car feature finish 1. Mikey Latham 2. Jamie Marks 3. Savannah Windsor 4. Brian Coe Jr. 5. Brent Howell 6. Stephen Suite 7. DJ Stotler 8. Dominic Silvious 9. Mark Pollard 10. Ben Pirner Penn-Mar Vintage 1. Mark Rickrode Jr. 2. Stew Wenrich 3. Randy Minnich 4. Scott Rickrode 5. Glenn Pobletts 6. Gene Wrightstone Strictly Stock feature finish Under review, results pending
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Thursday, July 28, 2016
NASA’s Big Bang Scientist & Campers talk Deep Space From July 11-14, the Remnant Center of Excellence held it’s first Southern Maryland Aviation & Career Camp 2016, at Calvert County Baptist Church, Prince Frederick, MD. A weeklong experience, the camp afforded youth insights to career planning and access to a number of the high-technology aviation and STEMrelated (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) careers in the local area. The camp had a packed agenda which included travel to several regional aviation and research facilities, with one highly-coveted visit to NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, to meet with astrophysicist, Dr. John Mather. The 2006 Nobel Prize Winner for Physics is world-renown for his defining work in confirming and understanding the Big Bang Theory in the universe’s creation. He is also the lead scientist for the yet to be deployed- James T. Webb Space Telescope, which when launched will look deep into the universe, replacing the famed Hubble Space Telescope. Over his career, Mather has managed the two-decade long development and production of the Webb; and as a special invitation, he offered the camp-
today. According to a Navy spokesperson, “even our talented corps of test pilots use this same technology to train and stay current in their flight requirements.” The rest of the week gave the campers other opportunities, like exploring U.S. Air Force aircraft at Joint Base Andrews. It began with a visit to the flight hangar of the D.C. Air National Guard where the group had another upfront encounter, this time it was with one of the most revered fighter-jets in the Air Force inventory, the F-16 Fighting Falcon. Talking about the versatile and capable F-16 and the many missions it can perform was quite interesting, but it was the open discussion later with the guard members, who maintain the jets, that caught the campers’ attention. The guard members, many citizen-soldiers from local communities in the area, spoke candidly about their careers of service and dedication to something that helps protect the homeland and American way of life. Several of the kids really seemed impressed by the airmen’s sincerity and sense of pride, noting: “I didn’t know they you could do all that and still be a student.” Next, they walked right down the flightline to visit the 459th Air Refueling Wing, U.S. Air Force Reserve, and boarded their massive fuel tanker jets- the KC-135- which is a modified version of the most iconic jet in aviation history- the Boeing corporation’s 707 passenger jet. Meeting these airmen, the men and women who air refuel fighters (like the F-16) and simultaneously transport medical patients to treatment facilities, was a real treat. First, the medical specialists, who had just taken a break from an evacuation training exercise, explained their critical life-saving role onboard the huge jet. Next, it was onto the refueling-guys, Dia Brown Bessie who are called boom-operators. Pool One boomer Party said, air-refueling is not a casual event. We’re laying flat on our bellies in the jet’s bottom, flying at cruising altitudes, and at over 400 miles an hour Baldwin Design Group trying to lower this 23306 Three Notch Rd California, MD fuel line- called the M-F: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm boom- down toSat: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm wards a thirsty jet 301-737-0555 just below us. Then www.baldwindesigngroupinc.com PowerView Motorization almost on cue as he Semi-Annual Sale going on now! and a camper laid It moves your shades, face-down, looking out of the cramped so you don’t have to. quarters of the ™ PowerView Motorization from Hunter Douglas boomer’s cage, A remarkable system that automatically moves your shades throughout the airman pulled the day, according to your schedule and activities. Just program your out his phone and personalized settings with your smart phone or tablet, and let PowerView showed riveting do the rest.* You can even activate a pre-programmed setting with a touch of our brilliantly designed PowerView Pebble™ Scene Controller. To see video of a past rePowerView in motion, contact us today. fueling mission. He noted: “we’re $150 REBATE** on select Hunter Douglas purchases so close we can see with PowerView Motorization 7/2 – 9/12/16. the pilots’ every *The PowerView App and additional equipment required for programmed operation. **Manufacturer’s mail-in rebate offer valid for qualifying purchases made 7/2/16–9/12/16 from participating expression, particudealers in the U.S. only. For certain rebate-eligible products, the purchase of multiple units of such product is required to receive a rebate. If you purchase fewer units than the required multiple you will not be entitled to a rebate; partial rebates will not be awarded. Rebate will be issued in the form of a prepaid reward card and mailed within 6 weeks of rebate claim receipt. Funds do larly if they don’t not expire. Subject to applicable law, a $2.00 monthly fee will be assessed against card balance 6 months after card issuance and each month thereafter. Additional limitations may apply. Ask hit the boom on the participating dealer for details and rebate form. ©2016 Hunter Douglas. All rights reserved. All trademarks used herein are the property of Hunter Douglas or their respective owners.2802611 first try.” ™
ers an opportunity to meet and share in the Webb’s development story. Outside the space telescope’s two-story clean room, the youth asked probing questions on NASA’s progress towards launching the Webb, which will be the most sophisticated space telescope since Hubble debut in 1992. According to Mather, the new telescope will be launched in two years and placed in an obit around the sun (1 million miles away [a position called Lagrange 2]), which is nearly four times the distance between the Earth and the Moon. After an animated and informative, indepth question and answer session with Mather and an exciting tour of NASA’s research facilities, the visit ended. The campers left well-versed about the universe’s origin, how the Webb will help further exploration, and pondering whether they might have a future in space. As the busy week progressed, the campwhich had attracted kids from as far away as California and New York- gave the campers dynamic and insightful information in aviation, space research and career development. The week had begun with an inspiring look back on aviation history, as Ms. Dia Brown (Calvert’s Huntington High School) performed a historical portrayal of famed—international aviator and pioneer, Bessie Coleman, the first African-American female pilot. Later that day, the campers had an up-close, walk-through aboard one of the U.S. Marine Corps newest and most versatile warplanes, the V-22 Osprey Helicopter. As this first day ended, most had donned flight suits and helmets at the U.S. Navy’s flight survival school and flew the Osprey right-off the Patuxent Naval Air Station runway. While in the Osprey, they might have really felt airborne as they crisscrossed the Chesapeake Bay and turned back to the air station to land. However, their visit to the Advance Manned Flight Simulation and Test School had only allowed them to fly in probably the most advanced fullmotion flight simulator in aviation research
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Well, by Thursday you would have thought some of the excitement would have been slowing down, but not so! Just as we were leaving the camp site for our 40-minute drive to visit the Maryland State Police Aviation, Trooper 7 unit, at St. Mary’s County Airport, camp co-director and Army Specialist James Hughes, noticed an AgustaWestland AW139 helicopter flying directly towards the group on Route 4. Well, I didn’t immediately know what a “AW139” was, but I did recognize a helicopter with the distinctive Maryland State Police color scheme of green, black and gold flying above us. Hughes, an Army Black Hawk Helicopter crew chief in the North Carolina Army National Guard and an ambitious student pilot with a zeal for aviation, had immediately recognized it. Then only, moments later, I got a note from Maryland State Police Sgt. David Svites informing me, “the crew was just dispatched for a metered (mission) and should return around 1230 to 1300 hours.” The visit was pushed back as the crew would be attending to an emergency medical evacuation mission in Calvert County, taking a patient to a Prince Georges County trauma center. Well, the crew completed the mission, returned to the airfield, and immediately began to share their insights on their morning and its other aviation missions which include search and rescue, law enforcement, and a vital homeland security role. For the campers this trip went beyond just a simple visit and discussion, to giving them a personal experience with the important evacuation mission that Trooper 7 had just performed and the overall support it provides the Southern Maryland community. As the week ended, the campers had seen advanced aviation resources in and around the local community and looked into the future of space exploration and research. To peek their career interests further, exceptionally talented professionals from various career fields: a spokesperson for the National Security Council, judge from the D.C. Superior Court, Calvert County Ph.D educator, retired military senior pilot, and two attorneys from the U.S. Department of Transportation among others, held tutoring sessions with them. Combined, the camp had reached one of its goals: help prompt campers’ thoughts on what their future careers might be. And, recalling our trip back from NASA, one camper actually said: “I’ve got it!” So, curious about his statement, I asked him: “What do you have?” He anxiously replied: I have finally figured out what I want to do! I want to educate kids on space!” From Remnant Center of Excellence
Thursday, July 28, 2016
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Administrative Appointments and Transfers The Board of Education of Calvert County Public Schools (CCPS) has announced the appointment of two principals. Pam Kasulke will be the principal of Sunderland Elementary, and Michelle Ward will serve as the principal of Barstow Elementary. Ms. Kasulke earned her Bachelor’s degree at Saint Joseph’s College and her Master’s at Loyola College. She was a teacher and then a math and science resource specialist in Prince George’s County Public Schools prior to being hired by CCPS as an elementary learning specialist in 2003. She most recently served as the vice principal at Beach Elementary. Ms. Ward began her career in CCPS in 2005 as a kindergarten teacher. She subsequently served as an elementary learning specialist and then dean. She is currently the vice principal at Barstow Elementary. Prior to coming to CCPS, she taught in Charles County for six years. Mrs. Ward received her Bachelor’s Degree from Elon College and her Master’s from Towson University. The Board also appointed eleven other administrators for the upcoming school year. Regina Barnes, Vice Principal at Plum Point Elementary Michelle Bell, Vice Principal at Northern High Jenean Deahl, Vice Principal at Barstow Elementary Mark Gladfelter, Vice Principal at Patuxent High Christine Knode, Supervisor of School Health Robert Korsan, Vice Principal at Beach Elementary Sherry Mansfield, Vice Principal at Mutual Elementary Dr. Jason Miller, Supervisor of Special Education
eith Roberts, Supervisor of K Maintenance Tammie Rudzinski, Vice Principal at Huntingtown Elementary Alkeisha Williams, Vice Principal at St. Leonard Elementary Dr. Daniel D. Curry, Superintendent, has announced the transfers of administrators within the school system . Principal Transfers Charles Treft to Mt. Harmony Elementary Karen Vogel to Patuxent Appeal Elementary Campus Vice Principal Transfers Abbe Gray to Huntingtown High Margo Gross to Patuxent Appeal Elementary Campus Craig Jewett to Calvert Middle Scott McComb to Huntingtown High Bryan Sammons to Mill Creek Middle Cathy Sutton to Calvert High Brandi Taeschner to Mt. Harmony Elementary Robbie Watson to Northern Middle Previously announced appointments include Rebecca Bowen as principal of Mill Creek Middle, Kevin Howard as Supervisor of Human Resources, Laveeta Hutchins as Director of Human Resources, Susan Johnson as Director of Secondary School Improvement, Cecelia Lewis as Supervisor of Social Studies, Steve Lucas as principal of Calvert High, Sandy Walker as Supervisor of Equity and School Improvement, and Stephen Williams as principal of Northern High From The Board of Education of Calvert County Public Schools
Contract Awarded for the Replacement of Northern High The Board of Education of Calvert County Public Schools awarded the contract for the replacement of Northern High School to J.A. Scheibel, Inc. of Huntingtown, Maryland. J.A. Scheibel has extensive public school construction experience, having built numerous schools in Maryland and Virginia, including in Calvert County. J.A. Scheibel proposed to build the project at a cost of $69,382,000, inclusive of the base bid and alternates. The offer is within the state and local government project budget. The phased construction of the 244,090 square foot building will be completed in 2019. The new school will be built next to the existing building, which will be demolished to make room for a parking area once the new construction is complete. The new building will seat 1,440 students, interconnect the core building with the Mary Har-
rison Cultural Arts Center and have a geothermal heating and cooling system. The project will include stadium upgrades and be certified as a LEED (Leaders in Energy and Environmental Design) silver building. The first phase, occurring over the next two years, will include construction of the core building, temporary student parking, geothermal fields and utilities. The second phase of construction will include the demolition of the existing high school, construction of the administrative area of the building, an addition to the Harrison Center and renovation of the instructional areas of the Harrison Center. The final phase will include bus and vehicular parking area improvements and site amenities. The estimated time of construction will occur over a 42-month period. The groundbreaking will take place on August 11, 2016.
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Local Woman Gets A Second Kidney Transplant 40 Years Later
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By Dandan Zou Staff Writer In early 2015, Brenda Hudson’s transplanted kidney was failing. Statistically, Hudson knew a transplanted kidney usually lasts 15 to 18 years, and hers had worked way longer than average. A long-term Owings resident, she used to work for Prince George’s County’s Board of Education. She sometimes forgot she had an organ transplanted inside her abdomen 40 years ago. At a time when organ transplant was relatively new, Hudson was the first person to receive a kidney from a living donor at the then Georgetown University Hospital. But when her transplanted kidney started to fail, there was no time for shock. The doctors told her that she needed a new kidney: the sooner, the better. Joining more than 100,000 renal patients across the country, Hudson signed up for the waiting list for a kidney transplant. She was told that it might take four to six years to get a kidney from a deceased donor. Each year, doctors all over the country perform about 18,000 kidney transplants, according to the United States Renal Data System (USRDS). But the demand is five times the supply. The wait has become longer in recent years. Some die waiting. Today, the biggest challenge the transplant field faces is not the technology or medication, but to get kidneys for so many who are anxiously waiting across the nation.
While waiting, Hudson was put on dialysis, four hours at a time, three times a week. Life On Dialysis Hudson was assigned the schedule of 7 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday for her dialysis. She had a large dialysis bag filled with three pillows and two blankets. Before she went to the dialysis center on Dares Beach Rd. in Prince Frederick, her husband, Dana Hudson, would prepare her some snacks: graham crackers with peanut butter, a bag of pretzels and a fruit cup. Peanut butter is one of Hudson’s favorite foods, but she can’t eat it because of her conditions. The only time she could have it was during dialysis because the process would clear the phosphorus out of her body. When she got to the dialysis center, she would sit down on one of the reclining chairs, pull one blanket over the chair because the leather seat always made feel her cold. She would place one arm on a pillow and use another pillow to prop up her arm before having her blood drawn out. The third pillow, the kind of neck pillows usually sold in airport shops, was used to support her neck. Then she would put the second blanket on top of her upper body before the dialysis began. When it did, her blood would flow through a dialyzer to be cleaned. When the blood returned to her body, it was cooled and always made her feel increasingly cold as the process went on. “I was always cold. It’s a cold you can never get rid of,” Hudson said. She sometimes shivered under the blanket. When she reflected on her 18 months on dialysis, she said she felt her life was “rotten.” Dialysis does the kidneys’ job to filter waste and unwanted fluid to keep the patients alive, but it is far from a replacement for a kidney. The process of dialysis can be excruciating for many and often leaves the patients too exhausted to work or enjoy life. Less than half of dialysis patients survive more than five years. For many, it is a stepping-stone for a kidney transplant - their pathway back to a normal, productive life. When Hudson was on dialysis, she was too tired to read or even play video games on her phone. She felt her mind was dialyzed along with her blood, and it stayed jumbled the whole time. What made things a little better was making friends with those who were going through the same struggle. When she found out that her husband was a suitable donor and was getting ready for her second transplant, some were sad to see her leave. “But at the same time, they were happy for me,” Hudson said. “And I said: I want to get you all a kidney.” The Lucky One On the October night before Hudson’s first kidney transplant opPhotos Provided by Medstar Georgetown University Hospital
eration in 1976, the then 17-year-old was scared to death. Five years before her surgery, she was diagnosed with lupus, a chronic autoimmune disease that destroyed her kidneys. When her first transplanted kidney failed a year and a half ago, Hudson knew the odds well. She couldn’t believe her good luck when she found out that her husband was a compatible donor. “One is enough. How can I be that fortunate?” Hudson said. “I just didn’t think it was gonna happen.” Hudson received her second kidney in late June, and she said she felt “pretty connected” to have her husband’s kidney inside her body. Hudson considered herself fortunate not only because she received two kidney transplants across the time span of 40 years, but also because they both came from living donors. Kidneys from living donors typically last longer. About 85 percent of the kidneys transplanted from living donors in 2008 still function five years later, roughly 10 percent higher than those from deceased donors, according to the USRDS. But kidneys from living donors are harder to get partially because many consider the donation of a body part risky. Less than a third of the kidney transplants in the country come from living donors. Is There a Donation Risk? Research showed that the mortality risk of a kidney retrieval surgery was about three in 10,000, less than one percent. It also showed that people with one kidney live as long as those with two. “People don’t have to take additional medications. They don’t have to change their diets. It’s the same life like before their donation,” said Hudson’s surgeon Dr. Matthew Cooper, also the director of Kidney and Pancreas Transplantation at the MedStar Georgetown Transplant Institute. Cooper said that between 10 to 20 percent of patients that are interested in becoming a donor are ultimately passed as being safe because the doctors want to assure that they don’t hurt someone when trying to help another. “We wouldn’t do this procedure if we thought that people removed a kidney would have to either have to change their life or would potentially decrease their lifespan or even require them to go on dialysis,” Cooper said, stressing that losing a kidney would not affect the donor’s longterm health. “Our two kidneys don’t work at maximum function in a healthy individual, so when we do take one, the other works more efficiently,” Copper said. Hudson’s first transplant surgeon Baird Helfrich, now a 76-year-old retired doctor living on an 800-acre cattle ranch in Lubbox, Texas, admitted that surgical risk exists. But he emphasized that the risk is very low. “There’s a risk flying somewhere, but people still fly,” Helfrich said. Over the
course of his long career, Helfrich said he performed more than 1,000 transplants and he had never lost one patient or donor. But convincing people to donate one of their kidneys is not easy. The Hudson couple is trying everything in their power to raise public awareness. They gave permission to a filming crew to document their surgeries and agreed to let a couple of Georgetown medical students who wanted to learn to have a copy of their biopsy. Hudson also wanted people to know that exchange programs exist in many hospitals that would pair up donors and recipients. This type of program allows willing, eligible yet incompatible donors and patients to trade donors to make the transplants happen on a larger scale. Then and Now In 1976, Hudson had her own isolated wing of the hospital and her own nurses because she was the only patient to receive a transplant operation. Fearing for infection, her family members were dressed in big sterile gowns from head to toe, so covered up that Hudson could barely recognize them. Hudson’s first donor, her sister Michelle Robinson Tucker, had a scar of about 12 inches from the midline of her abdomen all the way under her right ribcage and stayed at the hospital for about a month after the surgery. Hudson’s husband, in comparison, had an incision of three inches and stopped taking painkillers two days after the surgery. The transplant medicine and surgery have improved tremendously in the past four decades since Hudson’s first transplant. Nowadays, a donor doesn’t need to be related to the recipient. The first two things Cooper said he looks at between a donor and a recipient is whether their blood types are compatible. The hospital also conducts a test that Cooper calls the “negative crossmatch,” which means that the recipient does not have a pre-formed anti-body to the donor. “The outcomes in today’s world are actually very good regardless of what the relationship is between the donor and the recipient,” Cooper said. A month after her surgery, Hudson can now walk with a wheel walker. She is still in recovery and goes to the hospital once a week for check-up. She wants to go to the Myrtle Beach in South Carolina when she gets better. When she was young, her family went there almost every year. The beach was a special place filled with happy memories. When she gets better, maybe next summer, she will be able to go.
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41655A Fenwick Street, 301-475-2859 One author, two books, mysteries that take place in Maryland. Robert Lackey will be signing copies of Pulaski’s Canal (Pulaski Saga) (Volume 1) and Blood On The Chesapeake (Pulaski Saga) (Volume 2) on the August First Friday from 5-7 PM.
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22715 Washington Street, 301-475-2744 Come see the gorgeous garments from Shibui. Shibui yarns and designs embody classic elegance with a modern flair. They’re garments you’ll enjoy knitting and will treasure for years to come. We’ll also be kicking off a new shawl knitalong, Beurre in luscious Ginkgo from Berroco Yarns.
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41625 Park Avenue, 301-884-2356 August Daze is a group exhibit featuring the work of your favorite Opal Gallery artists. Jill Tanenbaum, new to the gallery and whose medium is glass, will show a sampling of her work.Please join us for a reception on August 5th from 5-8 pm. The show will run through the month. Opal Gallery is open Wednesdays through Saturdays from 11-5 and First Fridays from 11-8.
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22760 Washington Street, Unit #1, 301-475-6805 Listen to music the old fashioned way. Caught My Eye has a handful of LPs on sale. Purchase them and enjoy your all time group or music in the luxury of your own home. Wait, there is more! We will by raffling off four to five pieces of local art. The collection comprises of ceramic, painting, glass art, etc. How can you get a ticket(s)? Come this First Friday to the shop and find out!”
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22795 Washington Street, 240-925-1888 Student Exhibition -Join us for First Friday in Leonardtown as we display works ranging from painting/ drawing, batik, manga, game design and ceramics by student artist at Yellow Door Art Studios. The opening reception will take place from 5-8 pm with light refreshments. Open studio! Need to tackle that art project that’s been on your mind? Come and enjoy the studio space, explore a variety of media, and make your own artwork for $10 per project. Children must be with an adult. Visit the Yellow Door website
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Get your Rock n Roll on! Get into the spirit and have some end of summer fun with us in Leonardtown this First Friday!
Costume Contest
Dress up as your favorite rock star, in the style of your favorite musical era, and you can register to win some terrific prizes from Patuxent Adventure Center, the Good Earth natural Foods Store, and more!
This month we have The Lucky Few performing on The Square. They do covers of all your favorite classic rock songs. It’s going to be a very fun evening with a costume contest and a special visit from a serious rocker! NORTH END GALLERY
41652 Fenwick Street, 301-475-3130 North End Gallery artists focus on the beauty and history of Sotterley Plantation in Hollywood. Member artists will exhibit their work relating to Sotterley’s many facets, including its lush gardens and historic architecture. As part of this show, North End Gallery will donate to Sotterley Plantation 10 percent of its August proceeds from the sale of Sotterley-related art.
THE CRAFT GUILD SHOP
26005 Point Lookout Road, 301-997-1644 The Craft Guild Shop will be making a special appearance on the Square for August First Friday, stop by their table to check out the work from local artists!
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22655 Courthouse Dr., Studio # 7 Weiner Building (240) 538-8473 FREE Weight Loss BIoSurvey Scans to assist people in supporting their weight loss goals. ($50 Value), first come first served between 5 and 8 pm. Also, for the month of August Hands Of Green will be offering a free 15 minute Earthing session to any scheduled appointment
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41665 Fenwick Street, 240-309-4074 Stop by Black Market Interiors to find a great deal for yourself as our Semi-Annual Clearance sale nears an end. Mention this First Friday special and receive an additional 10% off the already discounted prices throughout the store. If you miss out on First Friday, you can always stop by for the Side Walk Sale on Saturday August 6th for Beach Party on the Square.
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Obituaries
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Thursday, July 28, 2016
In Remembrance
Andrew Bryan “Birdman” Smith
Robert Andrew “Bob” Deffinbaugh
Lt Col Robert “Bob” Neil Coble,
Andrew Bryan “Birdman” Smith, 28, of Chesapeake Beach passed away on July 21, 2016. He was born February 12, 1988 in Washington, D.C. Andrew was raised in Chesapeake Beach and graduated from Huntingtown High School in 2006. He was employed at A. Duie Pyle as a forklift operator and truly enjoyed his work and co-workers. Andrew was an avid video gamer, loved to play poker, and listen to music. He loved all animals and has always had pets. He was very passionate about sports--he could talk with anyone about any sport! He loved family gatherings, hanging with friends, playing basketball at the rec center, and doing anything outdoors, fishing, hiking, going to the beach. Andrew is survived by his mom and dad, Rhonda and James Smith of Chesapeake Beach, his brother James “JD” Smith (Amanda) of Waldorf, his nephew Cayden, his niece Mackenzie, and his paternal grandmother Kathryn Smith of Waldorf, as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Joyce and Alfred Crawford.
Robert Andrew “Bob” Deffinbaugh, 77, of Lusby, MD, passed away on July 18, 2016 at his residence. Born August 31, 1938 in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late Mountz Deffinbaugh and Anne (Ott) Deffinbaugh. Bob graduated from John Carroll High School in 1956 and from the University of Maryland in 1962. He was married to his wife Pat on September 9, 1961 in Pikesville, MD. Bob moved to the county from Silver Spring, MD in 1995. For thirty three years he was a teacher for Montgomery County Public Schools, retiring in June of 1995. Bob was a member of Lusby Duplicate Bridge and a friend of Bill W. and Dr. Bob. Bob is survived by his wife, Pat Deffinbaugh; his children, Lynn Pellar (Mike) of Fredericksburg, VA, Lori Anglin (David) of Arlington, VA, Andy Deffinbaugh, Jr. (Kim) of Lusby, MD and Lisa Deffinbaugh of St. Leonard, MD; grandchildren, Dale, Matt, Anne, Rachel, Dalton, Michael, Drew, Jake and Tyler; two great-grandchildren, Blake and Conner; and sister, Margie Dove (Bernie) of Olivet, MD.
Lt. Col. Robert Neil Coble, 82, of Owings, passed away unexpectedly on July 12, 2016 after a stroke. Bob was born December 16, 1933, in Anderson, Indiana, to Robert W. and Leone Bussell Coble. He graduated from Broad Ripple High School in Indianapolis, Indiana, where he was an Indiana state high school wrestling champion. In 1954, Bob joined the United States Air Force and served his country for the next 20 years— a military career that included combat in Vietnam, assignments to the Presidential Support Unit, and the responsibility of flying President Nixon to China, on February 21, 1972. The flight to China was the first time a President had visited China. During the Vietnam War, Bob was the lead pilot responsible for flying Secretary of State Kissinger to and from the war-ending negotiations held in Paris, France. Bob’s last flight was February 27, 1973, when he flew Secretary Kissinger back to the United States after the Paris Accords were signed by the two nations’ representatives. Among his numerous medals and awards, Bob was decorated with the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Bronze Star, the Air Force Air Medal, and the Meritorious Service Medal. Bob was a loving husband for 56 years to Donna June Coble. The couple’s devotion to and love for each other endured throughout their marriage. From 2002 to 2006, Bob and Donna fulfilled their lifelong dream together, living and sailing on their boat “Providence,” making special trips along the Intra Coastal Waterway and to Florida and the Bahamas. Bob was also a loving father to his three girls: Linda, Paula, and Suzanne. For the past three decades, Bob played an active role in the local community. After retiring from the Air Force, Bob created Coble and Smith Tax and Accounting, CS&T General Contracting, and Colonial Construction—vibrant small businesses that benefited the local community in countless ways. Additionally, Bob was a leader in The Covenant Community of Jesus the Good Shepherd, where he helped provide spiritual direction and support to
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those in need. Bob’s faith and profession intersected when Bob was asked to build the Church’s chapel and sanctuary, and the Cardinal Hickey Academy, resulting in several of Bob’s proudest achievements. Bob was a talented musician who shared his gift with his community and family. In recent years, he played bass in the band Cornerstone, entertaining at church and community events and helping to raise money for the Ronald McDonald House Charities at charity fundraisers. One of his most cherished projects was the song “Forever,” which he recorded with his daughters Paula and Linda. Bob’s curiosity to learn more about the world never waned. In recent years, he enjoyed several international trips with his family. Most recently, he visited Scotland, exploring Edinburgh and the Highlands with his brother Steve. Prior to that, Bob sailed on a Mediterranean cruise with his three daughters and other family members, visiting Spain, France, Italy, Greece, and Turkey. Bob is survived by his brother Steve Coble and sister-in-law Yvonne Coble, as well as three daughters, six grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren: The family will receive friends on July 19th at Lee Funeral Home in Owings, Maryland from 6:00–8:00 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on July 20th at The Covenant Community of Jesus the Good Shepherd in Owings. Visitation in the Chapel will be from 10:00–11:00 am. The Mass commences at 11:00 am, with Msgr. Paul Dudzaik and Rev. Kenneth Boyack as Celebrants. A reception in the church hall will take place following the Mass. A full military honors interment will take place at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. If you would like to make a contribution, the family requests that you make one in Bob’s name to the American Stroke Association (https://donatenow.heart.org/) and/ or the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (https://donate.lls.org/lls/donate). If you would like to offer online condolences and fond memories of Bob, you may do so at: http://www.leefuneralhomes. com/.
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Children’s MakerSpace Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons- 10 to 11 a.m. Come join our first “Maker’s Space” for children at Southern and see what you can build. We will supply a large amount of Legos, including some Lego Duplos. Activities will also include craft stations. 410-326-5289. JobSource Mobile Career Center Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, 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. 410-326-5289. Global Playground Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way- 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Calvert Library Fairview Branch, Rt. 4 and Chaneyville Road, Owings- 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Kids K-Grade 5 participate in a multicultural exploration with music, games, sports, and food. Registration not required. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. Brick Builders Challenge Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Lego enthusiasts can visit the library to take part in a weekly, themed challenge. Legos supplied by library. Registration not required. 410-257-2411. Maker Space Calvert Library Fairview Branch, Rt. 4 and Chaneyville Road, Owings- 3:30 to 4 p.m. Kids will engage their Lego building skills or choose to dabble with their artist side. 410-257-2101.
Saturday, July 30
Summer Storytime Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons- 10 to 10:45 a.m. Summer Storytime is for families with children of multiples ages. The program lasts 45 minutes and there is no craft. Ages birth to 5., 410-326-5289. Brick Builders Challenge Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way- 2 to 4 p.m. Lego enthusiasts can visit the storytime room to take part in a weekly, themed challenge. Legos supplied by library. Registration not required. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Monday, August 1
Monday Morning Fun Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way- 10 to 11 a.m. Join us at 10 am for dancing, stories, movies and fun. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. Green Crafting Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons- 2 to 4 p.m.
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Making crafts out of materials that would typically be thrown out. Crocheting, needlework, sewing, and simple tying techniques will be used. 410-326-5289.
Tuesday, August 2
Summer Storytime Calvert Library Fairview Branch, Rt. 4 and Chaneyville Road, Owings- 10 to 10:45 a.m. Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons- 10 to 10:45 a.m. This storytime is for the family with children of multiple ages. Children enjoy books and language through short stories, songs, crafts and more. An adult must accompany child. 410-257-2101. Summer Fun Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch at Northeast Community Center, 4075 Gordon Stinnett Ave., Chesapeake Beach- 10 to 11 a.m. Calvert Library Fairview Branch at Dunkirk Fire Department, 3170 West Ward Road, Dunkirk- 2 to 3 p.m. Marvels of Motion. This interactive event is all about the fundamentals of moving science—including Isaac Newton’s “Three Laws of Motion”, surprising alien antennae, and space-age rocket packs. Discover the science behind some of your favorite Olympic sports, and find out why this show is such a “blast!” For ages 5 and up. 410-257-2411. 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. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. Flying Needles Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons- 6 to 9 p.m. Knitting, crocheting and portable crafting group open to anyone wanting to join in and share talents, crafting time or learn a new skill. 410-326-5289. Writers by the Bay @ the Library Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way- 7 to 8:30 p.m. Looking for a writers’ group? All writers and would-be writers are welcome to come for critique & camaraderie. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. Manga Otaku Artist Nights Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach- 7 to 8:30 p.m. On the first Tuesday and third Monday of every month, from 7 to 8:30 pm, at the Twin Beaches Branch, comics and manga fans from ages 10 to 17 gather to draw their own comics! Artist and illustrator (and Calvert librarian) McNevin Hayes will guide you through the basics of story layout, thumbnails, and character construction. Please register. 410-257-2411.
Wednesday, August 3
Summer Fun Calvert Library Southern Branch at the Patuxent Appeal Campus primary building, 35 Appeal Lane, Lusby- 10 to 11 a.m. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way- 2 to 3 p.m. and 7 to 8 p.m. Marvels of Motion – This interactive event is all about the fundamentals of moving science—including Isaac Newton’s “Three Laws of Motion”, surprising alien
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antennae, and space-age rocket packs. Discover the science behind some of your favorite Olympic sports, and find out why this show is such a “blast!” For ages 5 and up. 410-326-5289. Children›s MakerSpace Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way- 1 to 4 p.m. Children drop by to play games, make crafts and art projects. MakerSpace is open from 1-4 pm before, during and after the Summer Fun Performances. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. Global Playground Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons- 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Kids K- Grade 5 participate in a multicultural exploration with music, games, sports, and food. Registration not required. 410-257-2411. Book Discussion -Eleanor & Park (Lotus Cafe) Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons- 6:30-8:00pm. Recurring monthly book discussion held at Lotus Cafe. This month›s book will be: «Eleanor & Park,» by Rainbow Rowell., 410-326-5289.
Thursday, August 4
Children’s MakerSpace Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons- 10 to 11 a.m. Come join our «Maker›s Space» for children and see what you can build. We will supply a large amount of Legos, including some Lego Duplos. Activities will also include craft stations. 410-326-5289. 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. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. Global Playground Calvert Library Fairview Branch, Rt. 4 and Chaneyville Road, Owings- 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way- 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Kids K - Grade 5 participate in a multicultural exploration with music, games, sports, and food. Registration not required. 410-257-2101. Brick Builders Challenge Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Lego® enthusiasts can visit the library to take part in a weekly, themed challenge. Legos® supplied by library. Registration not required. 410-257-2411. Children›s MakerSpace Calvert Library Fairview Branch, Rt. 4 and Chaneyville Road, Owings- 3:30 to 4 p.m. Kids will engage their Lego building skills or choose to dabble with their artist side. 410-257-2101.
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JobSource Mobile Career Center Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach- 1 to 4 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; state of the art workforce applications and connectivity for wireless mobile device access. 410-257-2411. On Pins & Needles Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way- 1 to 4 p.m. Bring your quilting, needlework, knitting, crocheting, or other project for an afternoon of conversation and shared creativity. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Saturday, August 6:
Garden Smarter: Cover Crops in Your Garden Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way- 10 to 11:30 a.m. Learn how cover crops protect and enrich the soil while attracting beneficial insects. Harvest cover crops for food, mulch, and compost materials! 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. Summer Storytime Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons- 10 to 10:45 a.m. Summer Storytime is for families with children of multiples ages. The program lasts 45 minutes and there is no craft. Ages birth to 5., 410-326-5289. Brain Games: Mahjongg, Scrabble & more Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way- 12 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. 410535-0291 or 301-855-1862. Brick Builders Challenge Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way- 2 to 4 p.m. Lego® enthusiasts can visit the storytime room to take part in a weekly, themed challenge. Legos® supplied by library. Registration not required. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Monday, August 8
Green Crafting Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons- 2 to 4 p.m. Making crafts out of materials that would typically be thrown out. Crocheting, needlework, sewing, and simple tying techniques will be used. 410-326-5289. Book Discussion. Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach- 7 to 8:30 p.m. Summer Shorts! We will listen to short stories together and then discuss! No reading ahead! 410-257-2411.
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Calvert Amateur Radio Association (150 Main Street, Prince Frederick) - 7:30 p.m. Calvert Amateur Radio Association, Inc. (CARA) is the oldest amateur radio (ham) club operating in Calvert County. Besides having fun talking locally or around the world to hams everywhere, we provide emergency communications and public services by supporting Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Services (RACES) and Amateur Radio Emergency Services (ARES). We support various public service events needing communications such at PRAD parade and CF Bike 60K. Please contact us if you need communication support for your event. We are a long standing Special Services Club of the Amateur Radio Relay League (ARRL). CARA is also a 501c3 organization and donations are always welcome. We meet on the FIRST Thursday every month at the County Services Building, located at 150 Main Street in Prince Frederick at 7:30 PM in the first floor meeting room. All hams or anyone interested in ham radio are welcome to attend our meetings. The Association operates a VHF Repeater and a Club Station (K3CAL) located at the Mount Hope Community Center in Sunderland, Maryland. The Club Station may be used by members and guest operators by appointment or on a scheduled operating time. The Association has recently installed a UHF repeater and antenna in Prince Frederick. Interested licensed operators may use 146.985 MHz - 156.7 Hz PL tone or 444.950 MHz + 156.7 Hz PL tone. CARA has an open net on Mondays at 7:30 PM on 146.985 MHz, please check in. For further information on current activities, see our webpage at k3cal.org. Or contact Association President Ed Noell KC3EN at president@k3cal.org. calvART Gallery Presents: ATMOSPHERES Prince Frederick Shopping Center (Rt. 4 and 231, Prince Frederick) - Wednesday to Sunday: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Five Artists share their visions in clay Featuring works by Ray Bogle, Denise Breitburg, Marie Estabrook, Randy Estabrook, and Adam Sampson. June 8 to July 3, 2016. Reception: June 11, 5 to 8 p.m. This show is shaping up to be a great show with many non-traditional clay forms, vessels and firing techniques. The artists are excited about their work and are eager to share their visions with the public. Ray Bogle has been working with clay for over 25 years. His creations range from dramatic showspecific works to fun personal designs. His contributions to the craft have included teaching classes for children as well as adults, developing a variety of forms and glazes, and perfecting techniques in the ancient skill of Raku. Denise Breitburg is a marine biologist at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center with a deep passion for the beauty and the complexity of the natural world. She says, “Everything about pottery is magical – from the hypnotic spin of the potters wheel, to the transformation of a shapeless lump to a graceful shape, to the mystery of colors appearing in the heat of the kiln.” Marie and Randy Estabrook are a married couple sharing the same passion for clay. “This is our creative outlet- Randy and I make beautiful ceram-
ic art that reflects the designs and patterns of the natural world,” said Marie. Adam Sampson is a our newest member and we can’t wait to see what he produces for this show! Come join us for the opening reception where you can meet the artists, see their work and enjoy appetizers and beverages. For more information, go to www. calvartgallery.org, or call 410-535-9252. The calvART Gallery is a program of the Arts Council of Calvert County. Exploring Wheel Thrown Ceramics Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center (Solomons) - 6 to 9 p.m. Learn to use the potter’s wheel to create cups, bowls, and vases. No experience is necessary; all levels welcome. Beginners will focus on learning foundational skills. Experienced students can expect to focus on specific forms of interest and refine their techniques. Pre-registration is required. For additional information, visit www.annmariegarden.org or call 410-326-4640. Middleham and St. Peter’s VBS 2016 Middleham and St. Peter’s (10210 H. G. Trueman Rd., Lusby) - 9 a.m. to Noon This year’s theme is “Deep Sea Discovery” God is With Me Wherever I Go! June 27th - July 1st. Contact the Office at 410-3264948. Spread the Word. Vacation Bible School Bethel Way of the Cross Church (5445 Cherry Hill Rd., Huntingtown) - 7 to 9 p.m. Please join Bethel Way of the Cross Church for Vacation Bible School. Monday June 27th through Friday July 1st. Classes for all ages! Theme “Deep Sea Discovery”, GOD IS WITH ME WHEREVER I GO! For more info, call (301) 855-5488 or (410) 257-2053.www.bethelwotcc.org/. Bishop Darnell L. Easton, Pastor. calvART Gallery Presents calvART Gallery (Calvert County) - 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Kevin Higgins and Mary Blumberg have combined their talents to provide two different perspectives on various images. You will see landscapes, flora and fauna, still lifes and much more from the perspective of Kevin, the photographer, and the perspective of watercolor from Mary. Kevin Higgins has been a life-long photographer. He has traveled all over the States, as well as Maryland, for his passion of photography. Mary Blumberg has been painting, teaching and loving the swoosh of watercolor since the 80’s. Realism, with a sense of abstract, is a major facet of her paintings. This is a result of many years’ study in a variety of creative art forms. Also available will be a book of Kevin’s photos, with accompanying poems by his wife Christine, titled “Plum Point Folio”. Come join us for the opening reception where you can meet the artists, see their work and enjoy appetizers and beverages. The calvART Gallery is located in the Prince Frederick Shopping Center at the intersection of routes 4 and 231 nestled between the Sakura Restaurant and Dreamweaver Cafe. Open Wednesday through Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, go to www.calvartgallery.org, or call 410-535-9252. The calvART Gallery is a program of the Arts Council of Calvert County. Dates July 6 to August 7. Reception is July 9, 5 to 8 p.m.
Thursday, July 28, 2016
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Thursday, July 28 CSM Twilight performance Series: U. S. Navy Band Sea Chanters (College of Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick Campus, 115 J.W. Williams Rd., Prince Frederick) - 6:45 p.m. The official chorus of the U. S. Navy performs a variety of music ranging from traditional choral music, including sea chanteys and patriotic fare, to opera, Broadway, and contemporary music. Under the direction of Chief Musician Adam Tyler, the ensembles is well known in the Washington, D.C. area for playing for the president, vice president and other dignitaries. Bring a picnic and a lawn chair or blanket (no alcoholic beverages permitted). Performers subject to change. Free. 301-934-7828; http://www.csmd.edu/twilight. Sunset Concert Festival (O’Donnell Lake, 10400 O’Donnell Lake Park, Waldorf, MD, 2060) – 7 p.m. The St. Charles Companies announces Earl Carter will perform free beginning at 7 PM Thursday night on the banks of O’Donnell Lake. Little Minnows (Calvert Marine Museum - 14200 Solomons Island Rd, Solomons) - 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. A program for children age 3 – 5 and their caregivers. Messy Day: Fireworks! theme. Ready. Set. Paint! Join us for a fun and messy time of finger painting your own fireworks creation. Fee is $5, members free.
Friday, July 29 Paleo Day Camp for Middle Schoolers (Calvert Marine Museum - 14200 Solomons Island Rd, Solomons) - 9:00 a.m. to 3 p.m. Students entering 6th – 8th grade are invited to become a paleontologist for a day. Discover the world of the Miocene epoch, long before humans inhabited the planet with this unique opportunity for young people to experience science by digging in and discovering answers for themselves. This action-filled day includes learning to find and identify fossils at Cove Point beach, a behind the scenes visit to the museum’s fossil prep lab, a chance to see our 3-D printer re-creating a Megalodon tooth, and a visit to our amazing behindthe-scenes fossil collections. Campers will play Fossil Monopoly to learn just how challenging it is to become a fossil, and explore some of the problems paleontologists face in their work. Snacks and water provided; campers bring their own lunch. Fee is $25. Pre-requisition required. Call 410-326-2042 ext. 41. Ham and Scallop Potato Dinner (2310 Old Washington Rd Waldorf) – 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Call 301-645-6331 for more information. Brought to you by the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 293. Ham & Scallop Potato Dinner includes Mixed Vegetables, Salad, Roll & Butter, and Dessert. Cost is $10.00.
Bye Bye Birdie Performances (Three Notch Theatre - 21744 Coral Place , Lexington Park) – 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. The year is 1958, and the much-adored rock and roll idol - Conrad Birdie - has been drafted into the US Army. His songwriter and agent, Albert Peterson, along with Albert’s secretary and girlfriend Rose Alvarez have created a brilliant plan for a huge send off. They’re going to have Conrad sing his latest song “One Last Kiss” on the Ed Sullivan show, AND actually give one last kiss to Kim MacAfee, President of the Conrad Birdie Fan Club in Sweet Apple, Ohio. Hopefully, this will ensure a huge hit for Conrad, keep the public’s adoration for the new G.I. and ultimately keep Almaelou records from going under. Adults $18, Seniors/Students/Military $15, Children under 10 $13 Thursdays all tickets $13. Thursdays - Saturdays 8:00 PM Sundays 3:30 PM Doors open 1 hour prior to the performance. To reserve tickets visit our new box office at: http://buytickets.at/ thenewtowneplayers/56946/r/calendar.
Saturday, July 30 Ladies Tea and Bible Study (Union Church, 8912 Ches Av North. Beach) – 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. LADIES TEA TIME Conducted by Mrs. Jeannie Keyser who will provide Christian insights and tea (bring your favorite cup) with light snacks from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m.at the interdenominational Union Church. The Church is located next to the North Beach Town Hall at 8912 Chesapeake Avenue. All are cordially invited. . Questions may be directed to Mrs. Keyser at (410)257-3555. Dunkirk VFD Hometown Heroes Fundraiser (Anthony’s Bar and Grill – 10371 Southern Maryland Blvd, Dunkirk) – 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Anthony’s Bar and Grill is hosting a fundraiser for the Dunkirk Volunteer Fire Department. Rain or shine - Parking Lot Party. 10% of all food sales will be donated to the firehouse 11am-1am. Two Cornhole tournaments at 2 & 5pm. Backstage Pass Band 8pm-midnight. Silent Auction 2-7pm. 50/50 raffles. Drink specials with Captain Morgan. We would like to remind everyone to be safe and use a designated driver. Rick Springfield with Night Ranger and The Romantics (Calvert Marine Museum - 14200 Solomons Island Rd, Solomons) – 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. Stroll back to the 80’s for an evening of memories with Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, and musician Rick Springfield. Opening the show is Night Ranger and The Romantics. Tickets are $44 and $54 (additional fees apply) and on sale now at www.calvertmarinemuseum. com or by calling 1-800-787-9454. The Museum closes at 3:00 p.m. Proceeds from the Waterside Music Series support the education and preservation efforts of the Calvert Marine Museum. No large bags, chairs or coolers are permitted. For additional information or to purchase tickets, please visit the website at www.calvertmarinemuseum.com. To reach a staff member, please call 410-326-2042, ext. 16, 17 or 18.
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Movies on Main Street – Jurassic World in 3-D (175 Main Street, Prince Frederick) – 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. This will scare you. Jurassic World presented in 3-D under the stars on a 35’ screen across from the County Courthouse at Duke and Main Streets. The movie starts at 9:00 preceded by live music by Rockfish at 8:00. Burgers, dogs, soda, water, candy and 3-D glasses are provided. Just bring a blanket or chairs to sit on. Everyone is welcome and everything is free.
Sunday, July 31 Sharing Your Faith (Union Church, 8912 Ches Av North. Beach) – 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. SUNDAY JULY 31 SPECIAL CLASS ON WITNESSING - Come to the Union Church Sunday School at 9:45 a.m.. Interim Pastor Keyser will moderate this “Sharing Your Faith” class with give and take designed to teach you to be a better Christian. The Church is located next to the North Beach Town Hall at 8912 Chesapeake Avenue. All are cordially invited. . Questions may be directed to John Riedesel at (410)257-3555. Insectival: Insect Festival Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center (Solomons) – 12 p.m. to 4:00 pm Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center in Solomons, Maryland, hosts Insectival: Insect Festival on Sunday, June 26, 2016, Noon-4:00 Buzz on in as we celebrate and investigate insects through games, art activities, bug hunts and show and tell fun! Admission is free for members; $5 for adults; $4 for military; $3 for youth; free for children 5 & under. For more information, visit www.annmariegarden.org, call (410) 326-4640, or email info@annmariegarden.org.
Monday, August 1 It’s All About Me offered by The Crisis Intervention Center (975 Solomons Island Rd N, Prince Frederick) – 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. CIC is now offering a class for girls moving from Elementary to Middle School. This class is designed to give young ladies the tools needed to not just succeed but THRIVE in their new environment. Issues to be addressed include: identity, body image, stress, communication, friendships,
decision making and emotions. The series consists of Five, Two hour sessions. There is no fee for this class but space is limited so register ASAP!! Additional information can be found at http://kristibingham.wix. com/kidsgroups or by calling 410 535 1121 or emailing Kristi.Bingham@Maryland. gov. Offered weekdays until Friday, August 12.
Tuesday, August 2 VFW Auxiliary General Meeting (2310 Old Washington Rd(Rt 925) Waldorf) – 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. VFW 8810 Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)8810. General Membership Meeting. Held 1st Tuesday every month. At VFW Post 8810 - Home of Veteran’s of Foreign Wars, American Legion Post 293, American Veterans (AMVETS) Post 13, VFW 8810 Auxiliary, American Legion Auxiliary Unit 293, Son’s of the American Legion (SAL) 293, and the American Legion Riders 293.
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Calvert Library Art in the Stacks
Calvert Library presents the work of Southern Maryland artists exhibiting watercolors, acrylics and textiles in July 2016. Calvert Library Twin Beaches presents the work of Marie Bergstedt, textile artist, from July 1-30, 2016. Ms. Bergstedt incorporates fabric, threads and buttons to immortalize her grandmother “Zee” at the sea in her mixed media piece exhibited at Twin Beaches. Visit Annmarie Gardens through July 24 and visit mariebergstedtartist. com to see more of the artist’s work. Carol Purcell, watercolorist will show her work at Calvert Library Southern
Branch July 5 through July 28, 2016. Retirement has given Ms. Purcell the time to pursue her interest in art; classes at CSM, and with local artists Mary Blumberg, Karen Russell, and Susan Herron have inspired her work. Join us for a Meet the Artist Reception with light refreshments, Thursday, July 7, 6:30 - 7:30 pm in the “Living Room” at Calvert Library Southern Branch, Solomons, MD.
Wednesday, August 3 The Southern Maryland Job Source Mobile Career Center (Middleham and St. Peter’s 10210 H G Trueman Rd, Lusby) – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Southern Maryland Job Source Mobile Career Center (MCC) The first Wednesday of every month, SMILE Ecumenical Ministries is in the parking lot of Middleham & St. Peter’s Parish, 10210 H.G. Trueman Road, Lusby. Share information with your neighbors. Come and receive information about job openings, apply for jobs and get other information at computer work stations, prepare your resume, find out about training opportunities. JobSource staff will be there to help you.
Thursday, August 4 CSM Twilight Performance Series: Children’s Play (J.W. Williams Rd, Prince Frederick) – 6:30 p.m. “Spirit of Hispania: Hispanic Tales” by Jules Tasca features five short plays that explore Latin-American mythology for all ages and races. Produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc. Performers subject to change. 301-934-7828; www.csmd.edu/arts. Free.
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Calvert County Fair King and Queen
Vote for the King and Queen of the 2016 Calvert County Fair throughout the month of August. One couple will be chosen from each center to compete in September at the Calvert County Fair. Nominate a Calvert County resident, aged 55-plus who now serves or has served the community through volunteer efforts or work. Winners will receive wonderful prizes! This event is sponsored by the Calvert County Fair Board. All selections, recognition, and prizes are decided and issued by the Fair Board.
AARP Driver Safety Class
The next AARP Driver Safety Class will be held, Tuesday, August 16, 9 a.m. at Calvert Pines Senior Center. Fee: $15 for AARP members, $20 for non-members. Members must show AARP cards. Pre-register by calling 410-535-4606.
Crab Feast 2016
Enjoy a Crab Feast, Wednesday, August 17, 12:30 p.m. at Abner’s Crab House. The cost of $29 includes either 6 steamed crabs, crab cake sandwich, or soft shell sandwich, sides and unlimited soft drinks, iced tea, and coffee. Pre-register by August 2 at your local senior center. Let us know at time of registration if you need transportation. If you want to join us but do not eat crab, call Keri Lipperini at 410-535-4606 for additional information and pricing. Make checks out to North Beach Senior Council.
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Donations Needed for Yard Sale
Donations of new or gently used household items are needed for the Indoor Yard Sale to be held, Friday, October 21, 9 a.m. – noon at Calvert Pines Senior Center. No books, clothing, or large furniture will be accepted. Drop off your donations at the center, Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. For more information, call 410-535-4606.
Upcoming Trips
Take a trip to the College Park Aviation Museum and NASA Goddard in Greenbelt, MD, Thursday, September 8. Fee: $57 per person, includes transportation, museum fee and meal. Just a reminder that trips may be cancelled if there are not enough participants registered in advance.
Calvert Pines Senior Center (CPSC)
Aloha! The CREATE! for Seniors Program will host its annual Luau Luncheon, Friday, August 5, 12:30 p.m. Wear your favorite tropical shirt. Pre-register for lunch. North Beach Senior Center (NBSC) Get support and helpful information at the Grief Support Group with Hospice, Friday, August 5, 11 a.m.
Southern Pines Senior Center (SPSC)
Enjoy a relaxing Massage or Relexology session by appointment, Tuesdays. Call for an appointment and fee information, 410-586-2748.
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Thursday, July 28
Monday, August 1
Meatloaf with Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Broccoli, Peaches, Chocolate Chip Cookie
Tuesday, August 2
Breaded Baked Fish, Baked Potato, Broccoli, Fresh Berry Cup
Wednesday, August 3
Thursday, August 4
Chicken Salad in a Pita Pocket, Pineapple, Carrots and Cucumbers, Grapes
Tuesday, August 2
Stolen Rhodes The Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell)- 8 p.m.
Tai Chi for Arthritis Northern Senior Activity Center, 29655 Charlotte Hall Road- 10 a.m.
Little Minnows Calvert Marine Museum (14200 Solomons Island Rd, Solomons)- 10 to 11 a.m.
Team Feud The Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell)- 6:30 p.m.
CSM Twilight performance Series: U. S. Navy Band Sea Chanters College of Southern Maryland (Prince Frederick Campus, 115 J.W. Williams Rd., Prince Frederick)– 6:45 p.m. Sunset Concert Festival O’Donnell Lake (10400 O’Donnell Lake Park, Waldorf)- 7 p.m.
Friday, July 29 Josh Airhart The Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell)- 8 p.m. Saturday, July 30 Sotterley Farmer’s Market Historic Sotterley (44300 Sotterley Ln, Hollywood)- 8 a.m. Movies on Main Street - Jurassic World in 3D The County Courthouse at Duke and Main Streets in Prince Frederick- 8 to 11 pm. Rick Springfield to Perform LIVE! Calvert Marine Museum (14200 Solomons Island Rd, Solomons)- 5 to 10 p.m.
Sunday, July 31
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Bye Bye Birdie Performances Three Notch Theatre (21744 Coral Pl, Lexington Park) – 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Monday, August 1 Team Trivia The Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell)- 7 p.m.
Twilight Performance: “Spirit of Hispania: Hispanic Tales” College of Southern Maryland, Leonardtown Campus (22950 Hollywood Rd, Leonardtown)6:30 p.m. Ben Connelly Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill (275 Lore Rd., Solomons)- 6 to 9 p.m.
Wednesday, August 3 Wild Card Trivia Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill (275 Lore Rd., Solomons)- 7 to 9 p.m. Twilight Performance: “Spirit of Hispania: Hispanic Tales” College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus (8730 Mitchell Road La Plata)- 9 a.m. Open Mic Night The Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell)- 7:30 p.m. Line Dance Lessons Hotel Charles (15110 Burnt Store Rd, Hughesville)- 7 p.m.
Thursday, August 4 Randy Nelson “One Way Moe” Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill (275 Lore Rd. Solomons)- 7 to 10 p.m. Ghosts of Sotterley Auditions Historic Sotterley Plantation(44300 Sotterley Lane in Hollywood)- 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. CSM Twilight Performance Series: Children’s Play J.W. Williams Rd, Prince Frederick– 6:30 p.m. Sunset Concert Festival O’Donnell Lake (10400 O’Donnell Lake Park, Waldorf)- 7 p.m.
Friday, August 5
Pork Roast with Gravy, Mashed Sweet Potatoes, Broccoli, Pineapple
Beef-a-Roni, Tossed Salad, Green Beans, Lima Beans, Honeydew Melon
Lunches are served to seniors, aged 60-plus, and their spouses through Title IIIC of the Older Americans Act. Suggested donation is $3. To make or cancel a reservation call: Calvert Pines Senior Center at 410-535-4606 or 301-855-1170, North Beach Senior Center at 410-257-2549, or Southern Pines Senior Center at 410-586-2748. Lunches are subject to change.
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Unlikely Prudence
Washington QB Kirk Cousins pocketed $2.7M total during his first four years in the NFL. This coming season alone, Cousins will earn $19.953M on a one-year franchise tag. Despite the unimaginable raise, the prevailing suggestion, given the lucrative quarterback marketplace, is that Cousins should be insulted by the team’s disrespect of his talent. His accomplishments are inarguable: In 2015, the final year of his rookie contract, Cousins led Washington to a division title, set a single-season franchise record for passing yards and provided a definitive exit from the disastrous Robert Griffin III era. And for all this, Cousins got “rewarded” with a prove-it-again deal. Preposterous. Washington should have showered Cousins with a long-term contract and football riches reserved only for elite quarterbacks. Instead, the organization slapped Cousins with the one-year franchise tag and ultimately failed to reach a multi-year contract
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extension by the July 15 deadline. Washington did Captain Kirk dirty. That’s the rhetoric being spewed by many media spin doctors. The reality is there’s nothing to see here. Two entities assessed a professional situation and made individual business decisions. The world will continue to rotate. Cousins will work hard and, barring injury, start at quarterback this fall. Washington coaches will work intensely to ensure his and the team’s success. Should Cousins thrive in 2016, the process will repeat itself again: Cousins will either play under the franchise tag at an increased 2017 salary of $24M or sign a long-term contract. While it is rare for franchised players to actually play out the one-year contract and almost unprecedented for quarterbacks to do so, this scenario makes perfect sense for both Washington and Cousins considering the root of the impasse: a volatile quarterback market. This offseason, Andrew Luck set the bar after signing a six-year,
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$140M contract with Indianapolis. Meanwhile, Brock Osweiler, an average signal-caller, inked a fouryear, $72M deal with Houston that includes $37M in guarantees. Where does Cousins fall on the Luck-Osweiler continuum? Well, it’s hard to say, hence the stalemate. The dollars that Luck received provoked Cousins to bet on himself and another big season; conversely, the guaranteed money being commanded by quarterbacks and Cousins’s relatively shallow resume (he’s just 11-14 as a starter), gave Washington justifiable pause. Nobody blinked during negotiations – so here we are. Given Washington’s compliment of offensive weapons, its shaky running game and modest defensive talent, it is probable that Cousins will throw often and compile impressive numbers. It is also probable that with each big statistical outing – victorious or not – Washington’s front office will be ripped for failing to lock up its quarterback. Fair enough. Such debate moves the needle. But not overpaying to reach a longterm deal was absolutely the right move. With a salary cap of $155.3M and a 53-man roster to fill, if a team pays elite quarterback money, it must ensure it will receive elite quarterback play - and even if it does, the inequitable allocation of financial resources produces uneven results.
Some of the best quarterbacks in the league – Drew Brees, Aaron Rodgers, Ben Roethlisberger and Russell Wilson – won Super Bowls on below-market contracts. After slipping on their rings and scoring big deals, more Super Bowls didn’t always follow. Baltimore Ravens QB Joe Flacco is the most obvious example of the elite quarterback financial trap: After winning the Super Bowl in 2013, Flacco signed a six-year, $121M contract. The Ravens have managed just one winning season since. But he’s not alone: In 2012, two years after winning the Super Bowl, New Orleans signed Brees to a five-year, $100M contract. In the four subsequent seasons, their record is 32-32. Considering its decades of instability at the most important position in team sports, Washington should feel fortunate to have Cousins. And the hunch is a long-term deal gets done next summer. But there was no reason to rush to pay a relatively unproven asset this year. Every team – athletic or otherwise - needs its quarterback, but individual positions don’t sustain success and win championships, teams do. Washington’s prudent handling of the Cousins negotiations was true to this formula. Did I just use “Washington” and “prudent” in the same sentence? Send comments to RonaldGuyJr@gmail.com
A Journey Through Cooke/McKoy Engagement Announcement: Terry and Elsie Cooke of California, MD are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Jessica Megan Cooke, to Dane Aron McKoy, son of Dwight and Paula McKoy. Jessica is a graduate of Towson State University with a degree in International Business. She also holds a Masters in Business Administration degree from Florida Institute of Technology. She is a Government Business Financial Management Analyst, employed by the Department of the Navy at NAS Patuxent River supporting the Next Generation Jammer Program. Dane McKoy is a Electronics Quality Inspector employed by a major defense contractor. A November wedding is planned at Woodlawn Estates in Ridge, Maryland.
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The Slye Family
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Captain Chapman Augustus Slye, son of George Robert Slye, Jr. (1835-1904) and Georgeanna Maddox (1840-1925) was born in Maddox on April 8, 1868. He married Mary Elizabeth Dyson (1876-1955, daughter of Zachariah T. Dyson and Mary Jane Herbert) on February 26, 1895 at Sacred Heart Church in Bushwood. Chapman began working on the water as a young boy. He was a helper on sailboats and the old passenger and freight boats on the Potomac River. Initially his work involved delivering oysters in and around the Chesapeake Bay. He then went to work for the Harry Randall Steamboat Line and soon worked his way up to captain. Captain Slye died April 16, 1941. He passed along his love of the Potomac River, to two of his sons. Both boys learned their trade under the tutelage of their father and both passed their master pilot’s exams as soon as they each turned 21. Captain Harry Elliott Slye (1896-1998) and Commander Walter Chapman Slye (1900-1979) were both well- known pilots on the Potomac and the Chesapeake Bay. It was said that the two often exchanged “a brotherly greeting via short-wave radio” as they passed each other while afloat. Commander Walter Slye is better known because of his association with the White House. From the time of President Truman (1946) until President Johnson (Slye retired a few weeks after Kennedy was assassinated), he piloted four presidential yachts. “It was a wonderful job,” the commander told a reporter shortly before he left the service. “I loved it when the Eisenhower
grandchildren and the Kennedy children were around. I remember one day, though, when a lot of the Kennedy children and other children were around, running all over. There were 14 kids aboard that 92foot Honey Fitz. That could make your hair stand up a little bit.” Chapman and Mary Elizabeth (Dyson) Swann, in addition to other children, had a daughter named Georgeanna Slye (19041961) who married Irving Hecht. Their son was Norman E. Hecht who fathered an illegitimate daughter known today as A. M. Homes, a well-known author. About 2006, Ms. Homes contacted me to assist her in finding out more about her roots. Much of the information I provided to her is quoted in her book “The Mistress’s Daughter” published by Penguin Books in 2007. The primary review reads: “The acclaimed writer A. M. Homes was given up for adoption before she was born. Her biological mother was a twenty-two-yearold single woman who was having an affair with a much older married man with a family of his own. The Mistress’s Daughter is the ruthlessly honest account of what happened when, thirty years later, her birth parents came looking for her. Homes relates how they initially made contact and what happened afterwards, and digs through the family history of both sets of her parents in a twenty-first-century electronic search for self. Daring, heartbreaking, and startlingly funny, Homes’s memoir is a brave and profoundly moving consideration of identity and family.”
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ZEMA “CHIEF ZEE” WILLIAMS WELL KNOWN LEGENDARY MASCOT OF THE WASHINGTON REDSKINS
The Washington Redskins and the entire “Redskin Nation” lost one of its greatest fans with the unexpected death of Zema Williams, known to all as “Chief Zee” on July 18th. Anyone who has ever been to RFK Stadium or FedEx Field or watched the “Skins” on television over the past 4 decades knows of this iconic representative of our NFL Football team. A strong, passionate and dedicated fan, Zee made it a point to visit several tailgate parties prior to each game and to visit many sections within the stadium during the game to have his picture taken with fans who would rush to him for the cherished photograph. He once stated he only missed a total of four games, all due to funerals, during his nearly 40 year reign as one of the Redskins biggest fans! So you may be asking yourselves, why am I writing about Chief Zee in a column dedicated to “Southern Marylanders” who have done great things for others? Honestly, Zee has a great many ties to this area and actually lived in Dowell just north of Solomons for many years when he was a top selling car salesman for County Chrysler in Upper Marlboro. He would often join the
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“Hogettes” during our Sunday Children’s Hospital Benefits held at the old Bowen’s Inn in Solomons and later at the American Legion Hall in Lusby. An ubiquitous celebrity, you might have caught him at a new store opening, or a car dealership promotion, or any number of charity events hosted throughout the Tri County area. He often appeared at the Calvert County Fair and I believe he was scheduled to be at this year’s event in late September. And who has not seen those loud car dealer commercials with Zee and a group of Redskins players doing their thing as the music blasts you from your TV set?!? Not one of my favorite TV spots, but it was a means for the Chief to cash in on his celebrity status. Chief Zee was a great friend of mine. If you were a Redskin fan, you were his “brother”. He ended every picture taking event with a hug and a “God Bless You Brother”. He loved people and he loved being “Chief Zee”, but it came at a great cost! His very public life was a long tumultuous roller coaster ride during the Redskins glory days mixed with many sad, unfortunate experiences that took its toll on his health all due to his great love for his team. Zema was born in Georgia in the early forties and picked cotton and worked as a sharecropper. He later drove a truck. He received his draft notice in 1960 and served in the Army for two years at Fort Riley, Kansas. He went back to driving trucks, but by 1968 he was selling cars in Washington, DC. I remember driving up to Upper Marlboro to visit him at his dealership one Saturday in 2001 only to learn he took the day off to go visit sick children at Children’s Hospital in DC. While I stood in his office, I was amazed to see the number of awards and citations he earned not only as a salesman, but as a charity volunteer fund raiser throughout the metropolitan area. He was the Top Salesman of the Year at County Chrysler from
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1999 thru 2001. He had proclamations from Prince Georges County, keys to cities and even had November 7, 1985 declared as “Chief Zee Day” in Washington, DC. And, along with my fellow Hogettes and myself, he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame as the biggest fans of the Washington Redskins! Yet, despite his well deserved reputation and love from his great fan base, life was not always easy for Zee. He seldom spoke of his family life; he fathered nine children who love him, but their mothers, not so much. He said the fame of being “The Chief” cost him his family life and looking back, I think it played havoc in his inability to balance his public and private image. For years he met with criticism for his decision to portray an Indian Chief replete with a headdress of his own making. Many Native Americans were taken back with his use of the headdress as it is a central cultural item for many tribes. Many people, including members of his own race have said they find his portrayal of an American Indian to be offensive. The truth be known, Zema’s grandmother is claimed to have been a full blooded Seminole Indian. I try not to take sides in these situations when an apparent majority of folks support those of us who are just trying to help people less fortunate than themselves through use of an original idea or gimmick meets with opposition. A survey conducted by the University of Pennsylvania and reported in “Sports Illustrated” several years ago asked 768 Native Americans if they thought the term “Redskin” was discriminatory. Surprisingly, the results showed only 9% of the respondents felt that way, however 50% of these same folks felt those mascots in “granny” dresses, wigs, white bonnets and pig snouts were “disgusting”! The article was accompanied by a photo of “Big Georgette” and myself standing behind the “Pig Pen” sign at FedEx! Isn’t America great! Where else can you and your critics have the freedom and ability to express yourselves in ways and means you see fit! Continuing on with some of the low points in Zee’s public life, many of you may remember the time he was set upon by Giant fans and pushed down an escalator at Giants Stadium, the same venue where
fans are known to throw snowballs at Santa Claus. Further, he was attacked by green shirted thugs in the Veterans Stadium parking lot following a big Redskins victory over the Eagles in 1983. He was beaten to the point of unconsciousness. His original costume was torn and his leg was broken and he was left lying in his underwear. He had to spend several days in a hospital there in the “City of Brotherly Love”! He later lost a big toe to an operation gone wrong when a blood clot formed. Some may remember CBS Channel 9 covered the story and interviewed the “Chief” in his hospital room with his visitors “Stoneyette” and “Hog Ed” from the Hogettes. Following that latest setback, you could spot Zee cruising around FedEx Field in a motorized scooter purchased for him by Dan Snyder. I could write so much more about this great legend; my greatest memory of Zee will always be the times when he and his good friend, Cowboy Crazy Ray would get together for their bi annual scrum during the Redskins and Cowboy games each year. They were great friends and hosted one another whenever their great rivals met! Whether you liked him or not, Chief Zee made a difference for a great many fans. He was unique and he bought a lot of fun for our ‘Skins during the good days as well as the bad times. Rest in Peace my friend. I hope you have gone to that Big Hunting Ground in the Sky! Wherever you are, at least it is not Philly! Thanks for the memories! Dave Spigler resides in Lusby at his home “Hog Heaven” with his wife Deb. He has lived is Southern Maryland since 1979 and has been recognized several times for his years of community service. He received the “Calvert You Are Beautiful Award” for 2013 and was recognized by the Knights of Columbus of Maryland with its “Maryland Citizen of the Year” in 2011. Dave was a member of the HOGETTES, the Washington Redskins “Biggest Fans” for 22 years. If you know of an unsung hero of Southern Maryland, please contact Dave at spiggy@erols.com.
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