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Half A Billion Yahoo Accounts Breached By Dandan Zou Staff Writer On Sep. 22, web giant Yahoo announced that more than 500 million of its user accounts were breached. Yahoo’s chief information security officer Bob Lord wrote on Yahoo’s Tumblr site that the hack was confirmed by a recent investigation which revealed “a copy of certain user account information was stolen from the company’s network in late 2014” by what Yahoo believes to be a state-sponsored hacker. The information stolen included names, email addresses, phone numbers, birth dates, encrypted passwords and in some cases security questions and answers. Yahoo said the stolen information did not include unprotected passwords, payment card data, bank account information, which were not stored in the system that was affected. The news came at an inconvenient time for Yahoo as the company is in the process of being acquired by Verizon for close to $5 billion. The massive data breach last week could negatively affect Yahoo’s share price, which could result in a lower buyout price for Yahoo. Yahoo encourages its one billion monthly active users to change their passwords and security questions. Yahoo said it’s working closely with law enforcement and have notified potentially affected users.
The company said: “Through strategic proactive detection initiatives and active response to unauthorized access of accounts, Yahoo will continue to strive to stay ahead of these ever-evolving online threats and to keep our users and our platforms secure.” For more information about the data breach, visit help.yahoo.com/kb/account/ SLN27925.html. Maryland’s Attorney General’s office recommends that residents affected by this data breach monitor their online accounts for any unusual activity and change their login information for any other online accounts that may have the same or similar passwords and security questions. Also, residents are encouraged to check their credit reports and maybe consider placing a credit freeze on their credit files. For more information on how to obtain a credit freeze, visit www. marylandattorneygeneral.gov/Pages/IdentityTheft/freezing.aspx. The Attorney General’s office also recommends that consumers review their account statements, online accounts and credit files regularly for suspicious activity. If consumers feel they have been harmed and want to file a complaint, call 410-576-6491 or visit their website at www.marylandattorneygeneral.gov.
Early Voting Starts in Four Weeks By Dandan Zou Staff Writer As the first presidential debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump wrapped up on Monday night, some voters may already know which candidate they would be voting for in this election. For citizens who have made up their mind and want to avoid the crowd on Election Day, early voting in Maryland starts on Oct. 27. Citizens can vote in person at the Community Resources Building located at 30 Duke Street, Lower Level in Prince Frederick between 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. from Thursday, Oct. 27 through Thursday Nov. 3. Calvert County Election Board Office Specialist Mary DePelteau recommends early voters to come in between 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. during weekdays to avoid the crowd if schedule permits. The voting center offers early voters same-day registration for anyone with a valid identification with a name and an address, preferably Maryland driver’s license, DePelteau said. The same-day registration service is available only during the eight days of early voting, not on Election Day. The voter registration deadline is three weeks before each election, which means the last day to register to vote is Oct. 18. For people with a valid Maryland driver’s license, registering online is the easiest and fastest way, DePelteau said. If un-registered voters miss the Oct. 18 deadline, they could show up during early voting time frame to register and vote on the same day. To register to vote, applicants may call the Election Board Office to request an application form or come to the office to fill out one
in person. They may also obtain a form from any post office in the county, the Social Services office and the MVA, according to the election board office’s website. On Election Day, polling places are open from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. Anyone in line at 8 p.m. will be allowed to vote. Maryland law does not require identification to vote, however, voters should carry ID in case they are asked, DePelteau said. DePelteau said there are 23 polling stations in Calvert. For those who are voting on Nov. 8, voters can find out where to vote online at www.elections.state.md.us/voting/ where.html or by calling the election board office at 410-535-2214. They can also find out their polling place by checking their voter notification card. Sample ballots will start being mailed during the week of Oct. 17 to all registered voters. Since this year’s primary election, the state is now using a paper-based voting system. During early voting and on Election Day, voters will be given a paper ballot and a pen. Voters will mark the ballots by hand at a voting booth. The finished ballot will be inserted into a scanner. “The scanner tabulates the votes, which produces a report of vote totals at the end of the night when the polls close,” DePelteau said. “The paper ballots are stored in a secure location until all recount and challenge deadlines have passed.” For more information, call 410-535-2214. or visit www.co.cal.md.us/index.aspx?nid=154 .
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The Bay Business Group Hosts First-Ever Business Expo The Bay Business Group (BBG) is thrilled to announce their first-ever Business Expo on Wednesday, October 5, 2016 from 6-8pm at the Dunkirk Volunteer Fire Co. (3170 W. Ward Rd, Dunkirk, MD 20754). Cindy Bliss, new President of the Bay Business Group, shares “I’m excited to be the new President of the Bay Business Group as we wrap up our year long journey to better ourselves and our businesses. Our first Expo will be a great finale, as well as an opportunity for you to meet our members and see us in action, all in one location. Please be our guest for this exciting networking evening.� This Expo is a networking event that gives the community an opportunity to come and meet the businesses that are members of the Bay Business Group, who will be exhibiting their products and services. Members represent a cross-spectrum of locally owned business (restaurants, resorts,
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CALVERT COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE PRESS RELEASES During the week of September 19 through September 25 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,485 calls for service throughout the community. Burglary Attempt Case #16-53527: On September 19, 2016, at approximately 10:50pm, Deputy S. Rediker responded to Olivet Road, in Lusby, for the report of an attempted burglary. The homeowners reported that at 10:40pm they heard someone tampering with their front door doorknob. Shortly thereafter, someone attempted to open a window on the front of the house. No entry was made and no known suspects at this time. Burglary Case #16-53521: On September 19, 2016, at approximately 10: 20pm, Deputy N. Buckler witnessed someone standing in front of a glass door of the Aquatic Center, in Prince Frederick, within the secured fenced-in area. The Center was closed for the evening so he made contact with the subject, Olivia Hefter, 23, of Hughesville, MD. She admitted she had planned to spend the night at the Center; Deputy Buckler witnessed the door was unsecured and partially opened. She was transported to the Detention Center and charged with 4th Degree Burglary of a Storehouse. Burglary Case #16-53517: On September 19, 2016, at approximately 8:00pm, Deputy A. Woodford responded to Merry Lane, in Huntingtown, for the report of a burglary. The complainant advised he arrived home to find his shed door busted in and the door wide open. He stated he remembered locking the shed door at 10:00am the day before and discovered the damage at 8:00pm that evening. At this time nothing appears to be missing. Theft Case #16-54338: On September 23, 2016, at approximately7:00pm, Deputy G. Gott was dispatched to Pine Trail, in Lusby, for the report of a theft. The victim explained someone had stolen a package off his front porch that was delivered that day, according to the tracking website. Deputy Gott spoke with the neighbors who had witnessed someone carrying a box through the backyard and was stuck in a briar patch along the wood line. When the suspect later returned to the area, Deputy Weems approached Raymond Montgomery, 40, of Bear, Delaware, and determined he was the thief. He was charged on a Criminal Citation for theft under $100.00 and released on the scene. Theft Case #16-54185: On September 23, 2016, Deputy R. Shrawder responded to Inner Place, in Lusby, for the report of a theft. The complainant reported that sometime between 8:00am on September 14 - 8:30am on September 23rd, multiple items were stolen from inside their boat: 4 Penn Rod and Reels, 3 open face surf rods, 4 light tackle rods, 6 12-volt batteries, 1 tackle box, 30 lures, 2 50-foot anchor lines, 1 6-foot folding ladder, 2 folding crab pots, 2 umbrella rigs and 1 fishing rig. No known suspects at this time.
Theft Case #16-54079: On September 22, 2016, Deputy R. Spalding was called to Decoy Drive, in Owings, for the report of a theft. Upon arrival he made contact with the complaint who advised the registration sticker to his vehicle had been stolen. Due to the vehicle having been serviced in another location for over three (3) months, it is unclear where the crime took place. Theft Case #16-54077: On September 22, 2016, Deputy J. Denton was dispatched to Jesus the Good Shepherd Church located on West Mount Harmony Road, in Owings, for the report of a theft. A concrete statue that was in the outdoor prayer garden area was stolen between September 12 - 16th. ** It should be noted on September 3rd, Father King had previously reported another statue theft taking place at the entrance of the church. Theft Case #16-53991: On September 22, 2016, Deputy V. O’Donnell arrived at the Tiki Bar located on Charles Street, in Solomons, to respond to a theft report. The Manager explained that a black iPod, capable of scanning a license, was stolen from the establishment. This crime took place sometime between September 19 - 22. Theft Case #16-53718: On September 20, 2016, Deputy S. Rediker responded to the Lusby Giant grocery store, on Rousby Hall Road, for the report of a shoplifting that had just occurred. The manager stated several suspects (2 adult B/M males and 1 adult B/F carrying a baby) attempted to push two (2) full carts of groceries out of the store without purchasing the items. They fled the store in a vehicle, leaving behind one of the carts. Theft Case #16-53665: On September 20, 2016, Deputy R. Burggraff responded to Lloyd Bowen Road, in St. Leonard, for the report of a theft. The Property Manager stated there were three (3) HVAC units stolen from two (2) homes on the property. He last noticed the HVAC units on September 16 around 9:00am. Theft Case #16-53434: On September 19, 2016, Deputy D. Clark responded to Caney Court, in Prince Frederick, to recover a possible stolen motorcycle. Deputy Clark determined the white Kawasaki, located in the complainant’s shed, was, in fact, reported stolen from Montgomery County. Upon questioning Bryan King, 28, of Prince Frederick, he admitted purchasing the Kawasaki from an unknown person and knew it was stolen when he bought it. During the investigation it was also discovered King was in Possession of a controlled dangerous substance (Heroin) and Possession of CDS paraphernalia (plastic wrapper). He was placed in handcuffs and transported to the Detention Center where he will be charged with theft $1,000 to $10,000, Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance-Not Marijuana and Possession of Paraphernalia.
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Philanthropist Hopes to Inspire Others Through $1 Million Gift to College of Southern Maryland Wth a vision to positively impact students and their futures, philanthropist, astute businesswoman and developer Marianne Harms of Huntingtown has made a $1 million gift to provide scholarships for students at the College of Southern Maryland. “I believe in the College of Southern Maryland and see it as one of our greatest assets in our community, not only in how it serves students with higher learning and training but also how it enriches the people of our community in so many ways. There is something at this college for everyone,” Harms said. The gift, which includes $500,000 in cash and a planned gift of $500,000 through a Charitable Remainder Annuity Trust, is the largest in the CSM Foundation’s $10-million “Make An Impact Campaign.” “I see futures here,” Harms said, continuing, “All of these funds will be directed to an endowed scholarship, the John and Marianne Harms Endowed Scholarship Fund, honoring my late husband, John, who was an ardent supporter of higher education and a very successful businessman. He would agree that this campaign is a transformative campaign, one that will change the future of our students, and so I am establishing this scholarship fund to help students afford college and prepare for a better life.” Born in Hagerstown, John Harms was an engineer and founded the John E. Harms Jr. and Associates Engineering consulting firm in 1955. He served as president and CEO for many years. John Harms believed
that the value of a man should be seen in what he gives and not in what he is able to receive; therefore both he and his wife are well known for their generosity. Through the Harms’ philanthropy, the Healing Garden at Calvert Memorial Hospital, Harms Gallery at the Calvert Marine Museum and the Marianne Harms Multidisciplinary Suite at the Sheldon E. Goldberg Center for Breast Care at Calvert Health System have been established. “The compassion that John and Marianne Harms have demonstrated through their generous offerings within our community has touched many lives and together they have been catalysts to bring about transformative change for Southern Maryland,” said CSM President Dr. Brad Gottfried. “Marianne is an enthusiastic advocate for education and what it can do for a person’s quality of life. Now through this endowed scholarship, Marianne Harms, with her husband John, are creating a legacy that will impact the lives of students pursuing their higher education goals far into the future, and the college is honored to be part of their vision.” CSM’s Impact Campaign is a transformative three-year outreach and fundraising effort that will culminate in 2018 with the college’s 60th anniversary. “Make Your Impact: Invest Today to Transform Tomorrow” addresses access, affordability and achievement by ensuring that degree programs and career training are available to everyone through scholarships, that high caliber programs, facilities and technology
From left to right: CSM Foundation Director Dixie Miller, CSM Foundation Chair Rane Franklin Harms, CSM President Dr. Brad Gottfried, CSM Vice President of Advancement Michelle Goodwin and CSM Vice President Prince Frederick Campus Dr. Rich Fleming.
are accessible, and that strategic partnerships and innovation are created and sustained in the community. “It is my pleasure to make this gift and remain involved with the College of Southern Maryland and its success. I hope that this gift will inspire others to support the college and together we can change the future of our students and our community,” Marianne Harms said. The John and Marianne Harms Endowed Scholarship will be awarded annually, with preference given to students from Southern Maryland who demonstrate financial
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CRAB Card for all Calvert Students Students in the Calvert County Public School system went back to school with an extra bonus this year. In a brilliant partnership, Calvert Library and Calvert County Public Schools have given every student a special library card. They are calling the card a CRAB card… “C” for Calvert, “R” for Research, “A” for Access and “B” for Books. It isn’t a physical card so there is nothing to lose. Students can check out up to five print items at a time and no fines will be attached to the account. They just need to know their student lunch number and stick CALV at the front of it. Best of all, and the motivation for the school system to enthusiastically embrace this offer, students will have access from home or school to the library’s many online resources. Those include online tutoring and homework help, research databases, technology courses, newspaper archives, testing practice, language lessons and of course for fun, downloadable ebooks, audiobooks, movies, music, comics and TV shows. Library staff made presentations to many teachers during the orientation week before school started and there was a lot of enthusiasm about this new access to library resources. A number of schools will be getting devices for individual students to use and ideas were already flying; how the whole class could check out the same book from Hoopla and read together; how teachers could encourage students to submit their papers to the online writing lab first so they would have a more polished paper to hand in; how a class could learn how to do history fair research in a variety of databases with each individual researching their own selected topic. One teacher asked for extra Brainfuse bookmarks (online tutoring service available through the library) to be able to share with parents. One teacher/parent was thrilled to find out there was online math tutoring for her high schooler! Calvert Library Director Carrie Plymire said of the partnership, “Libraries are all about access to learning. We want every
student, every child to be able to use the library. The CRAB Card makes it accessible even to those families who aren’t able to get to the library every three weeks to get their books back on time. Whether it’s complicated transportation or complicated family schedule, we don’t want anything to stop kids from accessing the important resources the library offers. We are thrilled that Dr. Curry and Technology Integration Teacher Specialist Jen Sturge partnered with us to create a CRAB card for every CCPS student.” This new partnership takes advantage of economies of scale…the library subscribes to numerous resources for the community and their subscriptions are based on population served so Calvert County students are already included in that number. With their CRAB card, students will be able to use valuable resources like Lynda.com, HelpNow! Powered by Brainfuse, online encyclopedias, TumbleBooks, testing practice resources, CQ Researcher, Newspaper Archive, Washington Post, Gale Virtual Reference Library and African-American History Online. ��������������������������������������� Parents probably noticed the new paperwork this year for technology in the schools. More and more, academic resources are accessed online so learning how to access, evaluate and use information this way becomes ever more critical. Calvert students’ new CRAB cards will give them lots of opportunity to hone these skills. ���������������������������������� Calvert Library is including homeschoolers, private schoolers or even preschoolers in this bonus as well. These students under the age of 18 can obtain physical cards with the same parameters (5 checkouts of print material without fines, access to all digital resources) at any Calvert Library location. Just ask for a CRAB Card. Plymire believes that “all children should have access to information, education and opportunity and that’s what we’re offering at Calvert Library.” From Calvert Library.
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Celebrating 130th Birthday By Dandan Zou Staff Writer
For Dotty Greene, Calvert County has changed a lot. Born and raised on a 110-acre tobacco farm in St. Leonard in the 1930’s, Greene has seen most of the county’s tobacco farms disappear. Home Economics, the subject she taught for 20 years at Northern High School, is now called Family Consumer Science. But the county fair never went away. It returns every year in late September or early October. This year, the fair starts on the afternoon of Sept. 28 and lasts through the rest of the week. “I grew up as a farm girl in Calvert,” Greene said. “The fair is part of me. It’s in my blood, in my heritage.” This year’s fair celebrates its 130th birthday and expects between 30,000 to 35,000 visitors, as long as it doesn’t rain the way it did last year, said Carol Lee, president of Calvert County Fair Board that organizes the fair each year. The fair was held annually since 1986 except for the years during the two world wars due to war efforts.
For many longtime residents like Greene, the fair is more than five days of fun events. It carries a sense of nostalgia in this day and age when everything changes so fast. It also celebrates Calvert’s rural roots and agricultural heritage that the younger generation may not remember as well as their parents and grandparents. “Fair was always a big thing in my life,” Greene said. Since she was a child, Greene always exhibited homemade goods. She made cakes, cookies, brownies, pickles, relishes, canned tomatoes, canned peaches and various kinds of jelly and jam. “It was fun competing with my friends and sisters,” Greene said. And she won prizes that sometimes added up to a check of as much as $30 in the 1940’s. With the prize money, she bought Christmas presents for her family and friends. What’s most exciting for Greene now, she said, is to see groups of friends meeting at the gate, chatting and laughing. That is what she sees as the fundamental spirit
of the fair – a community event that brings people together. “People from all walks of life come [to the fair] to enjoy each other and the fair,” Greene said. “It’s the people who make the fair.” Other than the residents supporting the fair by showing up year after year, there is a long list of people who made the fair what it is today. First held in 1886 on a farm in Dunkirk, the fair started primarily as a social gettogether for men and a display of cattle and tobacco, according to Calvert County Fair Board, a local non-profit organization. Established in 1940 and run by dozens of volunteers, the board’s mission is to “edu-
cate the citizens of the importance of our farming community and of our county’s rich agricultural legacy.” In 1920’s and 1930’s, the fair grew into a major event in the community that encouraged competitions and comparisons of different farming products largely thanks to the effort of a new agricultural agent named John Morsell from the Agricultural Department of the University of Maryland. Educational purpose was added to the fair to help farmers learn new ways of farming and growing better crops. It was also around that time when the fair was set in the latter part of the summer. The timing of the event allowed more farmers to par-
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The Calvert County Times ticipate in the fair since most of the crops would have been completed at that time of the year. Greene’s mother Alverta Miller (later known as Mrs. Williams after she married Greene’s father Leroy Williams) was heavily involved in the fair through the Homemakers Clubs. The clubs helped with the exhibition at the fair. Miller came to Calvert County from Garrett County as a home demonstration agent and was in charge of the Homemakers Clubs for two years. She revitalized the girls’ 4-h clubs and the Homemakers Clubs in the county, and started the hot lunch programs in schools, according to the fair board. Greene’s mother taught her how to make entries to compete at the fair. Greene passed her knowledge of exhibiting entries to her daughter Cynthia, and Cynthia taught her two children Courtney and Ben. In late 1950’s, Greene went to Germany for a year when her husband was drafted to help Germany’s reconstruction after World War II. Later, she lived in Montgomery County for a few years and taught home economics at a local school. She moved back to Calvert in early 1970’s and became a fair board director in late 1980’s. Like how her mother taught her, Greene passed her knowledge of making entries for the fair to her daughter and grandchildren. Greene wanted the fair she has enjoyed for decades keep going for the younger
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generation. She and a few other board 10 a.m. and closes at 6 p.m. members worked with then Calvert Free parking is available on site. No Public Schools Board of Education pets are allowed at the fair. No alcohol members in 1989 to start what is now is allowed beyond the gate. known as Youth Day. Since then, all Greene never missed a fair when students attending Calvert County she lived in Calvert. On Friday, she Public Schools have one day off so will be walking around and checkthat they could attend the fair. ing if things are running smoothly on On Youth Day, which is Friday Youth Day. She also looks forward to (Srpt. 30) this week, visitors under the having some funnel cake and maybe a age of 18 years old are free to attend strawberry smoothie. the fair before 4 p.m. Thursday (Sept. 29) is Senior Day and admission is free for senior citizens and those with special needs between 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Bear Mountain show will be at the fair for the first time, Lee said. Also, Washington Redskins fans would get a chance to get signed autographs at the fair. Former Redskins player Santana Moss and Ricky Ervins will be at the fair on Saturday. There will be entertainment shows at various time throughout the fair, including duck and pigs races, kids buck$ game show and Reggie Rice comedy illusionist. The fair is located at 140 Calvert Fair Dr., Prince Frederick. Admission for adults is $5 per person. For those who are 11-year-old or younger, admission is free. The fair is open from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. from Thursday through Saturday. This year’s Miss Tranquility Emma Bonanno and On Sunday, the gate opens at Lord Calvert Calvin Crunkleton
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In Remembrance Patricia Ann Whitely Patricia Ann Whitely, loving and devoted wife, mother, g r a nd mot he r, and great-grand mother, sister, and friend, went home to be with Jesus surrounded
by loved ones on September 24, 2016. Born in Annapolis, Maryland on May 5, 1944 to the late Bertie Moreland Dove and Bill Hardesty. Pat is survived by her husband of 52 years, Rodney K. Whitely, Sr. Together they raised three children. Rodney K. Whitely, Jr. (Dorothy), Karen Dupree (David), Kathy Shooks (Robert). The greatest joy of Pat’s life was being Nanny to her wonderful grand children and great grandchildren. Rodney Whitely III (Hollie), Allison Hall (Ben), Jennifer Keyton (Zachary), Christopher Dupree, Ryan Dupree,
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Emily Shooks, Hannah Shooks, Nicholas Shooks, Michael Shooks, Cassidie Hall, Haylie Walk, Anthony Walk, Maya Dupree and Sadie Hall. She devoted the majority of her life to taking care of her family and anyone else she came in contact with. Her surviving siblings are Sandy Duley (Rodney), Shirley Dove, Paul Dove (Annie) and many nieces, nephews and extended family whom she loved dearly. Pat was an active member of First Baptist Church of Upper Marlboro for many years and she dearly loved and enjoyed her Sunday School Connections Class. In lieu of flowers family suggests donations to the FBCUM Deacons Fund to minister to families in need.
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Eleanor Lee Denton, 87, of Port Republic, Maryland passed away on September 19, 2016 in Prince Frederick, Maryland.Eleanor was born on April 11, 1929 in Broomes Island, Maryland to the late Hezeakiah C. and Mary Parks Elliott. Eleanor was born and raised in Broomes Island and lived her entire life in Calvert County. She worked for Warren Denton Seafood Company, the first Drug Store in Prince Frederick, and as Secretary for Rausch Funeral Home. She was a devoted homemaker, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and loved cooking for her family and special occasions. Her hobbies included crabbing, fishing, crocheting, bowling, playing cards, bird watching, and word puzzles. Her passion was watching the ORIOLES play, win, loose, or draw. She was a member of the Calvert Elks Lodge #2620, and the Dunkirk Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. Eleanor was the beloved wife of the late Carlysle Marcellus Dove and the late John Lewis Denton. Devoted mother of Brenda L. Herring and her husband Keith, Linda “Lindsey Sturdivant, and Lorie M. Day and her husband Joseph. Step mother of Teresa Denton Smithson and her husband Clyde, John H. Denton, and Belinda Denton Risinger and her husband James. Grandmother of Troy B. Herring and his wife Emily, Kurt M. Herring and his wife Charrise, Wendy R. Carl, J. Ryan Sturdivant, and Aaron L. Day. Step Grandmother of Andrew Clark and his wife Jackie, Emma DeMarr, John L. Denton, Haley A. Denton, and Malina I. Denton. She is also survived by her Great Grandchildren, Kaya, Lily, Marshall, and Wyatt Herring and a Step Great Grandchild Isabella DeMarr. Eleanor was preceded in death by her siblings, Jeanette Stafford, Geraldine Hassett, Mazie Monnett, Anna Mae Denton, H.C. “Duck” Elliott, Jr., and Jean Rutledge. The family will receive friends on Saturday September 24, 2016 at the Rausch Funeral Home, 4405 Broomes island Road, Port Republic, MD from 1 PM to the time of a Celebration of Life Service at 3 PM. A private interment will be in Southern Memorial Gardens at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to either COPD Foundation or Calvert Hospice.
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Crystal Jean Moore Crystal Jean Moore, 35, of Dunkirk passed away September 15, 2016. She was born September 18, 1980 in Cheverly, MD to Robert Henry Jr. and Doris Day (Bowles) Twigg. Crystal was raised in Lanham and moved to Dunkirk when she was 14. She graduated from Northern High School in 1997 and was primarily a stay at home mom. Crystal enjoyed animals and dancing, especially ballet and hip hop throughout her childhood and teenage years. She also loved spending time with family and friends, especially her son Cameron. Crystal is survived by her son Cameron James Brinkley; mother Doris Day Twigg of Dunkirk, brother Robert William Twigg and wife Michelle of Chesapeake Beach and husband Dennis Moore of Murrells Inlet, SC. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Crystal was preceded in death by her father Robert Henry Twigg, Jr.
Laila Margaret Lyle Laila Margaret Lyle, 77, of Dunkirk, MD passed away on September 23, 2016. Laila was born on May 26, 1939 in Washington D.C. to the late Paul Lewis and Melvina Wockley Lewis. Laila is predeceased by her Husband, Kenneth G. Lyle. Son, John Leaberry, and Granddaughter, Ashley Bellosi. Laila enjoyed ceramics, gardening, cooking, and baking. Laila retired from Verizon as an assignment clerk. Laila is survived by her children, Debra Leaberry, Susan Bellosi (John), and Randolph Lyle, step-children, Mike Reynolds, Dan Reynolds, Pam Biege, and Sherry Hart. grandchildren, Anthony Bellosi, Tyler Lyle, Shane Leaberry, Brianna Duffy, and Melah Lyle. A viewing will be on Thursday, September 29, 2016 from 2-4 pm & 6-8 pm at the Lee Funeral Home. 6633 Old Alexandria Ferry Road. Clinton, MD 20735. A funeral service will be on Friday, September 30, 2016 at 11 am at the Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery in Clinton, MD. Arrangements by Lee Funeral Home.
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Events
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Monday, October 3
Shake It Out Music and Movement Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons- 10 to 10:30 a.m. Shake It Out Music and Movement will create a rich environment that promotes social, emotional and physical skills. Come join us for some shake›n fun. 410-326-5289. Teen Writer›s Workshop Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way- 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Relaxed, useful workshop for teen writers of all skill levels to work on expanding their talent in all forms of writing. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. Celebrate! Roald Dahl›s 100th birthday Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way- 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Come join the silly fun and celebrate the 100th anniversary of Mr. Dahl’s birth. Roald Dahl lived a life nearly as fantastical as the characters in his children’s books. We will celebrate with sweet treats, stories and activities based on the BFG and more. For children 2nd grade and up. Please register. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
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.
Friday, September 30
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, October 1 Bird Watching in the Beaches Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Join former Southern Maryland Audubon president Bob Boxwell for some avian identification tips. We will concentrate on what you can expect to find in the Twin Beaches area through use of pictures, bird song, and study skins. Following the program we will meet up at the Chesapeake Beach Railway Trail for a bird walk (optional). 410-257-2411. Brain Games: Mahjongg, Scrabble & more Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way- Noon to 3 p.m. Want to learn Mahjongg? Hope to make your Scrabble skills killer? Games are a great way to keep your brain sharp while having fun! Join us! Please register. 410535-0291 or 301-855-1862. Construction Zone Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way- 2 to 4 p.m. Bring your family to explore the Library’s building sets. It’s come and go constructive time in the storytime room as we bring out the library’s collection of Legos, Keva Planks, Lincoln Logs, Blocks, Magformers and more. No registration. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Full Steam Ahead Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way- 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Interact with books, crafts and experiments while exploring the skills of science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM). Ages 4-8. Adults are encouraged to participate with their child. Registration is required opens one month before each event. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. Book Discussion- All American Boys OMOB Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach- 7 to 8:30 p.m. One Maryland One Book (OMOB) brings together diverse people in communities across the state through the shared experience of reading the same book. Join us to discuss this unforgettable new novel from award-winning authors Jason Reynolds and Brendan Kiely. Two teens—one black, one white—grapple with the repercussions of a single violent act that leaves their school, their community, and, ultimately, the country bitterly divided by racial tension. “This life-changing, nation-changing book is written with fire and love and courage. Read it, weep, and then share its power with everyone you know.”— Laurie Halse Anderson, New York Times-bestselling author of “Speak.” 410-257-2411.
Tuesday, October 4
Book-to-Movie Discussion - The Girl On The Train Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach- 2 to 3:30 p.m. After witnessing something shocking, Rachel offers what she knows to the police, and becomes inextricably entwined in what happens next, as well as in the lives of everyone involved. Has she done more harm than good? Written by Paula Hawkins. Join us to talk about the book and then we›ll arrange a chance to meet up and go see the movie together. Please register. 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. 410-5350291 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.
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. 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.
Wednesday, October 5
Cinema Café Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way- 6 to 8:30 p.m. This month’s movie, based on the book Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden, details the life of Chiyo. Follow her from the age 9, when she was sold by her father to a geisha house in Kyoto, as she grows up and becomes a renowned geisha, entering a society of wealth, privilege, and political intrigue. Lights go down at 6:00pm and popcorn will be served. 410535-0291 or 301-855-1862. Book Discussion (Lotus Kitchen) Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons- 6:30 to 8 p.m. Recurring monthly book discussion held at Lotus Kitchen. This month’s book will be Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty. 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. History›s Mysteries Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach6:30 to 7:30 p.m. For 3rd to 6th graders. What can we learn from the lead coffins found in an old St. Mary’s City graveyard? Interacti��������� ve learning! Please register. 410-257-2411.
Friday, October 7
JobSource Mobile Career Center Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach- 1 to 4 pm. 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.
Thursday, October 6
Shake It Out Music and Movement Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons-10 to 10:30 a.m. Shake It Out Music and Movement will create a rich environment that promotes social, emotional and physical skills. Come join us for some shake’n fun. 410-326-5289.
Tip of the Week
I organizing my sewing room, I have many sizes of plastic drawer/boxes. I use the ones that have three or four drawers. The units can be different sizes, in fact that is better. I have all my scissors, rotary, cutters, elastic, coloring item, needles, both hand and machine, etc. each in a different drawer. I put a temporary label with content on each drawer. Such organization. I can always find my tools. Tip from Peg Gowen, Craft guild
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calvART Gallery Presents: Num6ers and Figure$ Prince Frederick Shopping Center (Rt. 4 and 231, Prince Frederick) (September 7 through October 2, WednesdaySunday 11 a.m. to5 p.m.) What does art and math have in common? Rymer and Associates, P.A. Certified Public Accountants and the artists of CalvART Gal lery join together in a new venture “Num 6ers and Figure$” an art exhibit on display at the gallery in Prince Frederick. All are welcome to meet the artists and view this ex hibit of incalculable interest and creativity as it explores the mathematical relationship be tween nature and art. A wide range of artistic expression from painting to wood turning to fuse glass will be on view. A silver neck lace by Suzanne Nawrot entwines a euro coin engraved with the image of Vitruvian man, Leonardo’s drawing of ideal propor tion. Ray Bogle’s ceramics require technical proficiency in the glaze formulations and high firings. An abstract painting by Karen Chambers playfully uses numbers to graphic advantage. Please visit our website www. calvartgallery.org or call the gallery 410 5359252 for more information. The gallery is open WednesdaySunday 11am5pm. The CalvART Gallery is a program of the Arts Council of Calvert County. CMM PRESENTS 2016 MARITIME PERFORMANCE SERIES (Calvert Marine Museum – 14200 Solomons Island Rd, Solomons) 7 p.m. The 7th Annual Maritime Performance Se ries at the Calvert Marine Museum begins on Friday, September 16 and continues through 2017. This series promises an eclectic mix of traditional music ranging from sweet harmo nies to foot stomping jigs. Most performanc es begin at 7 p.m. in the Harms Gallery and there will be beer and wine for sale. Ticket prices vary per show and can be bought in advance online at www.bit.ly//Maritime Concerts or at the door (cash or check only). The series is sponsored in part by Holiday Inn Solomons.
Thursday, September 29 VA Vet Center Outreach (CSM, Prince Frederick Campus, Flagship Building A, Room 101F, 115 J.W. Williams Road, Prince Frederick) 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Department of Veterans Affairs outreach coordinator will be on campus to provide counseling, outreach and referral services to veterans. Free and confidential. Visit www. vetcenter.va.gov/.”>http://www.vetcenter. va.gov/.
Friday, September 30 Pirate Day! (Calvert Marine Museum – 14200 Solomons Island Rd, Solomons) 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Throw on your best pirate outfit and head for the museum to hear pirate stories, sing sea chanteys, make a pirate hat, get a pirate tat too, learn to tie knots and walk the plank on our pirate ship. Get your face painted too; $2 donation. Museum admission applies.
7th Annual High Five Tour at Waldorf Ford (2440 Crain Highway, Waldorf) 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Waldorf Ford is excited to announce that the Wounded Warrior’s Family Support’s 7th Annual High Five Tour will be here at Wal dorf Ford on Friday, September 30. The event will commence rain or shine. The Wounded Warrior’s Family Support’s High Five Tour is the quintessential road trip where the organi zation will thank Americans from across the country for their appreciation and support of military families for the sacrifices that they make when America goes to war. The goal of the tour is to raise $1,000,000 to provide veteran programs to combat wounded veter ans and their families. Drivers will be tak ing a 2016 Ford Shelby GT 350, wrapped in Red, White, and Blue, around the country, to honor our Veterans and Military members. Guests that have served in the United States Military (past or present), their family mem bers, and donators to the cause will be asked to sign the car during the event. Ham and Scallop Potato Dinner AmLeg 293 Waldorf (VFW Post 8810, 2310 Old Washington Rd (Rt 925), Waldorf) 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Hosted by American Legion Post 293. Ham & Scallop Potato Dinner includes vegetables and dessert for $10.00. “The Great Art Heist” Mystery Dinner and Art Auction (Waldorf Jaycees Center, 3090 Crain Highway, Waldorf) 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Cost: $55 Advance Tickets; $65 After Sep tember 16. The Mattawoman Creek Art Cen ter presents, “The Great Art Heist” Mystery Dinner and Art Auction. There will be loads of fun, great food, and a mystery to solve! There will be a wonderful variety of artwork for you to bid on, donated by many generous and talented artists. You don’t have to wait to bid on the artwork. Click here to preview art or to start bidding now: www.mattawom anart.org/#!bidding/s9irz. For additional in formation, call (301) 743-5159, or visit www. mattawomanart.org. Bumper Jacksons (Calvert Marine Museum – 14200 Solomons Island Rd, Solomons) 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Returning by popular demand for their 3rd museum performance, Bumper Jacksons’ hot and sweet early jazz and country rep ertoire paints America’s story from New Orleans’ brothels to Appalachian hollers. Honored as the region’s 2015 “Artist of the Year” and “Best Folk Band” from 2013-2015 at the Washington Area Music Awards, the group has positioned themselves squarely at the helm of the young roots music scene in DC. This performance is sponsored in part by the Maryland State Arts Council Mary land Touring Grant. Doors open at 6 p.m., show starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 online, $20 at the door and available at www.bit.ly// MaritimeConcerts. Neil Simon’s “Plaza Suite” Opens (Long Beach Community Center, 5845 Calvert Boulevard, St. Leonard) 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. New Direction Community Theater will present Neil Simon’s smash hit comedy “Pla za Suite” on Friday, Sept. 30, at Long Beach Community Center, 5845 Calvert Boulevard in St. Leonard. The show, which ran over
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To submit your event listing to go in our Community Calendar, please email gazettecalendar@countytimes.net with the listing details by 12 p.m. on the Tuesday prior to our Thursday publication. 1,000 performances on Broadway and later become a successful film, will be performed Friday and Saturday, Sept. 30-Oct. 1 and Oct. 7-8, at 7 p.m.; and Sundays, Oct. 2 and 9, at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for students. For reservations, visit ndcthe ater.org. CSM Connections Literary Series: Evie Shockley (CSM – Prince Frederick Campus, Building A, Room 119, 115 J.W. Williams Road) 7:30 p.m. Poet Evie Shockley with read her work. $3 in advance, $5 at the event, $3 with CSM Student ID. Connections@csmd.edu, 301-934-7864.
Saturday, October 1 Lighthouse Adventure Cruise: Southern Bay (Calvert Marine Museum – 14200 Solomons Island Rd, Solomons) 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Participants will see six lighthouses as they cruise aboard a private charter boat with the museum’s lighthouse expert. The cost is $130; $120 for members. Registration re quired at least 5 business days in advance. Call 410-326-2042 ext. 41 to register. Chili In the Garden (Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center – 13480 Dowell Rd, Dowell) 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Chili In the Garden - Chili Cookoff & Clas sic Car Show: Presented in conjunction with the Chili Appreciation Society International (CASI), Chili in the Garden will include public chili tasting, live music, a classic car show, the Maker’s Market, family activi ties, beer and wine, and much more - all set amidst the backdrop of beautiful Annmarie Garden! If the men in your life love great chili, live music, classic cars, then you might want to surprise them with a visit to Chili in the Garden! Admission: Annmarie mem bers: FREE. Non-member admission: $3.00. Kids 5 & under: FREE. Chili Tasting Kit: $5 for 5 tastes -OR- $12 for 15 tastes. Park ing is FREE; sorry, no pets! To learn more: http://www.annmariegarden.org/annmarie2/ content/chili-garden. Scarecrows: Guardians of the Garden (Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center – 13480 Dowell Rd, Dowell) 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Scarecrows: Guardians of the Garden – Oc tober 1 - November 27, 2016. Join us for the opening of a new outdoor exhibit featuring funky and fun handmade scarecrows. Inter ested in building a scarecrow, email exhib its@annmariegarden.org.
Sunday, October 2 2nd Annual Cardboard Day of Play! (Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center – 13480 Dowell Rd, Dowell) 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. 2nd Annual Cardboard Day of Play! Take the Global Cardboard Challenge and join us for a day of outrageous construction, games, and imaginative play. With activities for all ages, this is an over-the-top day of building and creating! Members free; kids 5 & under free; youth (6-17) $3; adults $5; seniors $4; military $4. This is an indoor event (with outdoor activities if the weather cooperates). Please, no pets.
Chesapeake Community Chorus: Practice Session (North Beach Union Church, 8912 Chesapeake Avenue, North Beach) 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. The Chesapeake Community Chorus is an all-volunteer chorus that performs concerts to benefit Calvert County charities. We are looking to add new singers to our cho rus and no auditions are required. Contact Larry Brown, Director, at 301 855-7477 or email him at lbrown9601@verizon. net. Check us out at www.facebook.com/ ChesapeakeCommunityChorus.
Tuesday, October 4 Steak Night – Ches. Bch. (American Legion Post 206 3330 Chesapeake Beach Rd E Rt 260, Chesapeake Bch) 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Order your Steak direct from the GrillMaster. The $15.00 price tag includes all the trimmings and a beverage. From 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. hosted by the American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206, on Route 260 in Chesapeake Beach, in the Lower-Level din ing room. Public welcome. For more infor mation, call (301)855-6466.
Wednesday, October 5 Bay Business Group (Dunkirk Volunteer Fire Co. (3170 W. Ward Rd, Dunkirk) 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The Bay Business Group is thrilled to an nounce our first-ever Business Expo! Join us for an evening of networking with the best local businesses in Southern Maryland, our BBG members! “Matters of Life and Death” – Handling Grief You and Others (Middleham and St. Peter’s Parish 10210 H G Trueman Rd, Lusby) 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Fall Wednesday Evening Series— “Matters of Life and Death”—Topic -Handling Grief For Yourself And Others, Rev. Tiffany Pat terson will be our guest speaker. This is a community event, All Are Welcome, you do not need to attend Middleham and St. Peter’s Parish. Optional Pot Luck starts at 6:15 Pm, all pro grams begin at 7:00.
Thursday, October 6 Calvert Toastmasters Club Meeting (CourtHouse Square Room 205 Main Street Prince Frederick) 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Do you want to become a confident public speaker and strong leader? If so, Toastmas ters is the place for you. You’ll find a sup portive learn-by-doing environment that al lows you to achieve your goals at your own pace. For more information see our website at calvert.toastmastersclubs.org. PEM Talks with Dr. Ralph Eshelman (Calvert Marine Museum – 14200 Solomons Island Rd, Solomons) 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. PEM Talks focuses on Vanished Steamboats: The Maritime Art of C. Leslie Oursler, the exhibit currently on display in the Mezza nine Gallery. Dr. Eshelman will discuss how these sites became the focal point of social and commercial activity on the waterfront. FREE program.
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Forrest Hall Farm & Orchard
Visit our working family farm! Learn something about agriculture while having fun!
Self-Defense Workshop for Tweens & Teens It’s a tough world out there, but Calvert Library has got your back! Back by popular demand, Kyle Webber of Black Belt Academy of Prince Frederick will be joining forces with our own black belt librarian Molly Crumbley to present an interactive self-defense workshop for tweens and teens at Calvert Library Prince Frederick. As our young people are starting to become more independent, it’s important for them to know how to take care of themselves and stay safe. A martial artist who holds both a 4th degree black belt in taekwondo and a blue belt in Brazilian jiujitsu, Master Webber will teach participants about situational awareness, �������������� escape strate-
gies, assertiveness training, and basic striking techniques on Tuesday, October 18, 2016 from 6:30-8:00 pm. Due to the interactive nature of the workshop, participants are asked to wear closedtoe shoes and comfortable clothing. For tweens and teens in grades 5-12; registration required. Our past workshops with Master Webber have all had waiting lists, so be sure to register today so you don’t miss out! For additional information, visit calvertlibrary.info or calvertmartialarts. com on the web or call Molly Crumbley at 410-535-0291. From Calvert Library
Corn Maze Hay Rides Pumpkins Open 9am-5pm weekends through October (By appointment during the week) Ticket includes maze, hayride, play area, picnic seating and a free small pumpkin for all ticket holders. Call for group and age discounts.
Shop open 9am-5pm, every day until December for farm fresh vegetables, fruits, flowers and meats. Gift items, snacks and full line of McCutcheon products available.
Forrest Hall Farms is a proud member of the Southern Maryland Wine Growers Cooperative
www.forresthallfarm.com • Find us on Facebook! Contact us at 301-884-3086 or Admin@forresthallfarm.com Forrest Hall Farm • 39136 Avie Lane • Mechanicsville, Md.
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Pet of the Week
Meet Tyrion
Meet Sansa
GAME OF THRONES GANG We are Arya, Sansa and Tyrion. We were born in May and we are looking for our new homes. We are super sweet. We love to play and crawl in our foster mom’s lap for love. We are at the Petco in California every Saturday and Sunday from 11 to 3 so that you can meet us. We are fully vetted which means we have been combo tested for aids and feline leukemia, spayed or neutered, dewormed, 3 distemper vaccines and a rabies vaccine. We have also been microchipped. We cost $125 each. You can check out the website at feralcatrescuemd.org to see other cats and kittens. Please think about giving us a home. If you are feeding a cat outside, please email diane@feralcatrescuemd.org for info on low cost or free spay/neuter and to borrow traps. Cats have 3 to 4 litters a year and multiply very rapidly.
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Calvert County Division of Emergency Management to Test Alert and Notification System Sirens Oct. 3, 2016 The Calvert County Department of Public Safety, Division of Emergency Management, will conduct a full-cycle test of the alert and notification sirens throughout Calvert, St. Mary’s and Dorchester counties on Monday, Oct. 3, 2016, at noon. The full-cycle test includes a threeminute activation of all sirens within the 10-mile area around Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant. All citizens are asked to remember the scheduled testing and relay the information to friends, family and neighbors. The testing is conducted to check siren operation and increase public awareness of the alert and notification siren system. If the sirens sound at any other time, residents should tune to one of the local radio stations listed below for information and instructions. Emergency Alert System stations include: WPTX 1690 AM Lexington Park WYRX 97.7 FM Lexington Park WTOP 103.5 FM Washington, D.C. WKIK 1560 AM La Plata WKIK 102.9 FM California WPRS 104.1 FM Waldorf WSMD 98.3 FM Mechanicsville NNT 100.9 FM Warsaw
WGOP 540 AM Pocomoke WCEM 1240 AM Cambridge WCEM 106.3 FM Cambridge WCEI 96.7 FM Easton WRAR 105.5 FM Tappahannock KHZ 1460 AM Easton Residents are also encouraged to stay informed and prepared in the event of an emergency by downloading the “Prepare Me Calvert” app for iOS (Apple) and Android devices for free through the Apple App Store or the Google Play market. Residents can also sign up for Calvert County ALERT to receive timely information about various emergency and nonemergency situations in the county. Calvert County ALERT messages can be sent by a variety of methods including cell phone, landline, email, text messaging, fax, pager and more. Sign up for Calvert County ALERT online at www.co.cal.md.us and click on the Emergency Alerts button. Those without Internet can contact the Calvert County Division of Emergency Management at 410-535-1600, ext. 2638, to sign up or for additional emergency preparedness information. Calvert County Government
A Letter to the Editor:
I would like to express my sincere congratulations to Jerry Clark on his appointment as Delegate for 29C. Mr. Clark has the experience to represent the people of Calvert and St. Mary’s well. I look forward to working with him in his new position. I want to thank both the Calvert County Republican Central Committee and the St. Mary’s County Republican Central Committee for all of the work that they did during the delegate selection process. Both Central Committees set up and executed a seamless and transparent selection and interview processes. This required a lot of work and great deal of communication and
coordination. I am grateful to have participated in this process. I learned a lot and met so many people who deeply care about Calvert and St. Mary’s counties. Finally, I would like to thank all of the people who supported me through the delegate selection process. I am deeply grateful for the letters, phone calls, and the words of encouragement I received. I am both grateful and proud to continue to be your County Commissioner. I look forward to the next two years serving as Commissioner and the election coming up 2018. Respectfully, Todd B. Morgan
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High Dose Flu Shot
High-dose flu shots will be available to persons aged 65-plus by appointment at each senior center. Medicare is accepted. If you do not have Medicare there will be a $20 fee. Clinic Days: Tuesday, October 4, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. at Southern Pines (410-5862748); Friday, October 7, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. at Calvert Pines (410-535-4606); Tuesday, October 18, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. at North Beach (410-257-2549).
Caregivers Invited
People Who Care (PWC) is a support group for caregivers of persons with ongoing health conditions, including Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. The group will meet Wednesday, October 5, 10:30 a.m. at Calvert Pines Senior Center. For more information, call 410-535-4606.
Calling Calvert County Billiard Players!
We are looking for billiard players aged 50 and over. A practice run for the Maryland Senior Olympics Billiards Tournament will be held Friday, October 28, 9 a.m. at the Schweinhaut Senior Center in Silver Spring, MD. Transportation will be available. Fee: $10 per person. Lunch is included. Registration and payment are required no later than October 14. For more information, contact Keri Lipperini at Calvert Pines Senior Center, 410-535-4606.
Calvert Pines Senior Center (CPSC)
Enjoy Dinner and a Movie with this month’s movie, Goosebumps, Thursday, October 13, 5 p.m. Pizza will be served. Pre-register by October 7. Fee: $6 Learn a new ceramic technique while making a Happy Pumpkin Box, Friday, October 14, 10 a.m. No fee. Pre-registration required. Limited seating.
North Beach Senior Center (NBSC)
Join us for the Ask the Expert – Nurse Talk; When Does a Cough Require a Doctor?, Tuesday, October 4, 10 a.m. Learn about the new voting systems that will be used in November at the Voter System Presentation, Thursday, October 6, 11 a.m.
Southern Pines Senior Center (SPSC)
A representative from the Calvert Nature Center will discuss Local Snakes, Wednesday, October 5, 10:30 a.m. Vascular Screenings will be held Friday, October 7, 9:30 a.m. Screenings help doctors detect blood vessel blockages or plaque buildup that puts a person at risk for aneurysm, stroke or other vascular diseases.
Let’s Get Healthy
Do you want to lose weight? Do you suffer from high blood pressure? Melinda Gaines, Health Coach will help you reach your goal at Southern Pines Senior Center (410-586-2748), Wednesdays, 8:30 – 10:30 a.m.; Calvert Pines Senior Center (410-5354606), Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.; North Beach Senior Center (410257-2549), Thursdays, 9 – 11 a.m.
Eating Together Menu Monday, October 3
Roast Beef with Gravy, Mixed Vegetables, Baked Potato, Peaches
Tuesday, October 4
Gumbo, Tossed Salad, Seasoned Kale, Apricots
Wednesday, October 5
Thursday, October 6
Tuna Salad in a Pita Pocket, Coleslaw, Whole Baked Apple with Raisins
Thursday, Sep. 29 Dylan Galvin Apehangers (9100 Crain Highway, Bel Alton) 7 p.m. Steve Nelson Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill (275 Lore Rd., Solomons) 6 to 10 p.m. Mercy Creek The Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell) 7:59 p.m. Calvert County Fair (140 Calvert Fair Dr., Prince Frederick) 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Friday, Sep. 30 Mainline Anthony’s Bar and Grill (10371 Southern Maryland Blvd., Dunkirk) Dylan Galvin The Lighthouse (14636 Solomons Island Road, Solomons, MD) 5:30 p.m.
Calvert County Fair (140 Calvert Fair Dr., Prince Frederick) 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 2 Blessing of the Fleet St. Clement’s Island Museum (38370 Point Breeze Road, Coltons Point) 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Riverside WineFest at Sotterley Historic Sotterley Plantation (44300 Sotterley Ln, Hollywood) Noon to 5 p.m. Calvert County Fair (140 Calvert Fair Dr., Prince Frederick) 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 3 Team Trivia The Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell) 7 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 4
Calvert County Fair (140 Calvert Fair Dr., Prince Frederick) 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Hospice: Having the Conversation Calvert Memorial Hospital (100 Hospital Rd, Prince Frederick) 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 1
Wednesday, Oct. 5
Cowboy Crossing Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill (275 Lore Rd., Solomons) 8 p.m. to Midnight
Line Dance Lessons Hotel Charles (15110 Burnt Store Rd, Hughesville) 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Healthy Trails 5K Walk/Run Woodrow Wilson Bridge Trail (7200 Harborview Ave., Oxon Hill) 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 6
ROCKTOBERFEST Casey Jones Restaurant & Bar (417 Charles St, La Plata) 1 to 11 p.m.
Issues of Criminal Justice: Raceor Poverty-Based? Auerbach Auditorium in St. Mary’s Hall (47458 Trinity Church Road, St. Mary’s City) 8 to 10 p.m.
Friday, October 7
Chicken Pot Pie, Tossed Salad, Pudding
Pork Chop, Cinnamon Applesauce, Mashed Sweet Potatoes, Brussel Sprouts, Pineapple 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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34. A form of comedy 36. Defy 38. More (Spanish) 39. Sixteen ounces 41. Adventure story 43. Liquid distilled from wood or coal 44. Michigan ghost town 46. Fond of 48. Pearl Jam frontman 52. Clothes 53. Flinches 54. Giving the axe 56. Where planes are kept 57. Intervals 58. Plant’s unit of reproduction 59. Equips
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3. Wood 4. Steer 5. Soft drink 6. Consider 7. Clears from a river 8. Claim again 9. Beige 10. Witnesses 11. Spiked 12. Partidge actor Susan and Marmaduke director Tom 14. __ and Andy, TV show 15. Fraiche and de Menthe are two 18. Burden 20. Olfactory properties 24. Carbon particles 26. Set of four 28. A sweater pulled over the head 30. Relaxing places
32. Gets up 34. Canned fish 35. __ Blyton, children’s author 37. A conceited and self-centered person 38. Fine-textured cotton fabric 40. Turner and Kennedy 42. Repents 43. Smartphones, tablets, etc. 45. A way to garner 47. Eat them for breakfast 49. Former Tigers third baseman Brandon 50. Oh, God! 51. Canadian flyers 55.One legged Chinese mythological demon
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Southern Marylander You Should Know
By David Spigler Contributing Writer
BONNIE ELWARD
DEVOTED ADVOCATE FOR THOSE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS Did you happen to see the collection of strange looking long canoe like boats with scary “monster like” heads in the water along the Solomons Boardwalk a few weeks ago??? I did and it raised questions concerning what was all this “hub bub” about? I have never seen as much activity in this little seaside village! I knew it was way too early for Patuxent River Appreciation Days and the hydra boat races were held earlier this summer. So what the heck was going on??? It turns out this celebration was the first annual Solomons Dragon Boat Festival. Evidently, it is the fastest growing water sport in the country and grows more popular every year. The actual origin of this fun activity is not completely known. I am told these races have been held previously in Chesapeake Beach. The ultimate purpose for this event, besides having a lot of fun, is to raise needed funds for charitable, non- profit organizations. Twenty teams of sixteen rowers each are sponsored by various groups and organization and prizes and medals are awarded. Many of the participants are young people with special needs who not only have a great time, but are actively engaged in raising monies to benefit programs dedicated to supporting their needs. This weekend of events definitely put “FUN” into fundraising!!! The beneficiary for and host for these races this year is the “Southern Maryland Community Resources. Inc.” [SMCR], an organization whose purpose is to provide creative, inclusive programs for individuals and their families with special needs and developmental differences. These ongoing efforts were started in St. Mary’s County three years ago and is now being expanded to Calvert County this year. I was privileged to be introduced to the program’s Executive Director, Ms. Bonnie Elward and, after learning more about this wonderful lady, I can tell you her story of involvement going back more than five decades has so much passion and love for caring for others, I cannot fit her entire story in the space I am allotted! Her list of achievements and accomplishments are extensive and you once more find yourself thinking “where in the heck does she find the time to do all the things she is involved with!?!” Seems to be a common denominator with all the unsung heroes I have been so fortunate to meet while writing this column. I have to admit the first thing that struck me as I sat down to write is to learn this busy lady is actually older than myself as her looks belie her age by twenty years at least! As one writer said about her a few years ago, “When most people are slowing down in life, Bonnie still finds boundless energy to continue her mission – to empathize and help people in whatever way God calls her.” I could not agree more! Bonnie is not from here, but has been in Southern Maryland most of her adult life. I learned her relationship with her mother was very hurtful and, at an early age, she did little to encourage her or provide a role model for behavior. She was able to overcome the challenges presented to her as a child and these early life experiences helped form her determination to become all she
can be while being able to relate to the needy communities she devotedly serves. For many years she has been a woman of faith and an advocate for those often misunderstood groups who have faced many forms of prejudice in their lives. Her decades of servitude include helping members of every race and creed of every social economic class and age. Her long record includes working with the African American community of Baltimore to teen parents and the youth of the Tri County area. Bonnie completed her registered nurse training in North Carolina and worked as an Obstetrics RN there and later in Thoracic surgery at George Washington Hospital in DC. She married and placed her career on hold to raise her two small daughters. As a “stay at home” mom, she soon realized the need to begin to focus on who she was and get out and volunteer and use her skills in some form of meaningful work. Her deep empathy for people, her ability to work with young men and women, and her love of theatre and dance provided for her first volunteer work with her children’s local theatre camp. This experience led to her hiring by the Governor’s Office on Children, Youth and Families, serving in neighborhoods in the city and working with organizations in rural parts of the state. To quote an earlier writer, “Bonnie has worn the hat of advocate, trainer, and facilitator in various capacities throughout her career.” In addition to serving as the Executive Director of SMCR, she is also involved in the Archdiocese of Washington Special Needs Ministry, worked with the Classic Community Corporation in Dowell, served as the College of Southern Maryland and St. Mary’s Schools Youth Facilitator and Instructor for “Life After High School”, ARC of Southern Maryland as a Transition Youth Coordinator for the Tri County area, and Maryland Parental Information Resource Center Regional Coordinator among many other roles. Bonnie is currently a member of the St. Mary’s County Commission for People with Disabilities, Board of Directors for “Harmony Through Education”, Special Education Task Force for the Archdiocese of Washington, St. Mary’s County Public Schools Committee on
“Education That Is Multicultural”, and the Ladies of Charity and Society of St. Vincent de Paul at St. Aloysius Church in Leonardtown to mention a few! I told you she is a real busy person! Her lists of Achievements and Awards are quite numerous as well; some of her more notable recognitions include: * Freedom Fund Award from the NAACP * Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Humanitarian Award from Human Relations Commission f Anne Arundel County * First Honorary Young MarineHonorary Member of the Marine Corps League * Mayoral Citation from the City of Baltimore * Mayoral recognition - Community Contribution for Development of Anne Arundel Hospice I could go on and on with this story of this remarkable lady. What you have just read are really just the highlights of her long years of service to the community, the Tri Counties, and the State. She tells me she has enjoyed all of the roles God has provided her over the years and is so grateful for these opportunities! She is amazing! Bonnie, thank you for allowing me to share your great story with the people of South-
ern Maryland! You are a beautiful person and I wish you many more years of doing what you do. And I really look forward to next year’s Dragon Boat Races!!! To learn more about getting involved with SMCR or Bonnie, go to her website http://www.somdcr.org. Dave Spigler resides in Lusby at his home “Hog Heaven” with his wife Deb. He has lived in 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 Maryland Knights of Columbus with its Maryland Citizen of the Year Award in 2011. Dave was a member of the HOGETTES, Washington Redskins “Biggest Fans” for 22 years. If you know of an unsung hero of the Southern Maryland, contact Dave at spiggy@erols.com.
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