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MORTALITY RATES “ THE ARE NOT ANY HIGHER

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DR. LAURENCE POLSKY, CALVERT HEALTH OFFICER, ON BREAST CANCER RATES AND DEATHS LOCALLY.

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By Guy Leonard Staff Writer The Calvert Board Of County Commissioners voted to approve a special business tax credit for businesses to expand in designated commerce zones at their regular Tuesday meeting. The tax credit is tiered at a 10-year length for each business that moves into the new Calvert County Commerce Zone with a 50 percent credit for the first five years, 25 years through the sixth and seventh year and 18 percent for the final eight through 10 years. The first of the commerce zones up for approval Tuesday was one at the Patuxent Business Park in Lusby, which has struggled for years to get any business interest. Calvert commissioners approved the commerce zone there by a unanimous 5-to0 vote. Commissioner President Evan Slaughenhoupt said that a building currently under operations there, a corporate headquarters for the Dominion Cove Point project, was not eligible for any tax credits because it was under construction before the passage of the new ordinance. He said the commerce zone had been criticized as a sop to Dominion, but that

was not the case, nor was it true, he said, that the commerce zones were a “giveaway” to businesses. “Tax credits are common economic development incentives,” he said. Calvert County economic development staff estimate that the impact of an 82,000 square-foot building on 4.5 acres of property at the business park at $14,090.50 cost to the county in property tax revenue for the first five years, exactly half that number for years six through seven, and $4,227.15 for years eight through 10. Any business that wants to reap the benefits of the tax credit must build a new store at the Patuxent Business Park or expand into the site. Any new commerce zones the county commissioners would enact would be in priority funding area, a portion of the county that local leaders that receives state funding for targeted economic development. Potential sites for new commerce zones include Prince Frederick, Lusby, Huntingtown, North Beach, Chesapeake Beach, Sunderland and Dunkirk.

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer The latest data from the state’s Department of Health and Mental Hygiene shows that Calvert County has the highest incident rate of female breast cancer in Maryland. The statistics are based on the number of recorded incidents per 100,000 female residents in a jurisdiction, according to the 2016 Cancer in Maryland report. The report has the latest numbers up to 2012. Calvert’s rate is about 162 breast cancer cases per 100,000, while the state’s aggregate is 125 cases per 100,000 citizens. The next highest total is Talbot County at about 114 incidents per 100,000 residents. According to the latest data, neither Calvert nor Talbot have reached an actual 100,000 residents. Calvert has 89,628 residents, the report stated, while Talbot has just 38,098 residents. Neighboring St. Mary’s County had a much lower incident rate of 104 cases per 100,000. The latest data shows that there are about 108,000 residents living in St. Mary’s. Dr. Laurence Polsky, the chief health officer for Calvert County, was quick to point out that in a decade of breast cancer diagnoses for women the county has not even

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Sherrod Sturrock Steps Up as Director of Calvert Marine Museum The Calvert Marine Museum in Solomons, Maryland is pleased to announce Sherrod Sturrock as its new director. Sturrock brings a unique breadth of experience, having worked for over 40 years in nonprofits, government, the educational sector, and private business. She served as the museum’s deputy director since 2001.

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“I am delighted Sherrod has accepted the director position at the museum,” Barbara Gardner, CMM Board of Governors President said. “I’ve had the opportunity to observe her unwavering commitment to the success of the museum and I look forward to working together as we confront new challenges. She is the absolute right person for the job.” As museum director, Sturrock will assume responsibility for continuing the success of Southern Maryland’s jewel. The museum serves over 80,000 visitors annually, provides dynamic educational programming for thousands of students, offers quality entertainment through the summer concert series, and serves the community through ongoing events, programs, and exhibits. Sturrock will focus attention to the external aspects of running the museum – long range planning, working with the development team and the board on fundraising, building coalitions and partnerships with other institutions, and supporting Calvert County Government’s goals for heritage tourism. “I am very excited to be stepping up and taking on this challenge,” Sturrock said.

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“The museum is in a great place, and yet, there is so much more we can do. Having the in-depth knowledge of the museum’s mission and operations is clearly an asset. I believe that during my tenure, I will be able to make a difference, but not alone. This is a very special museum, built on a remarkable history, and made up of a talented staff, unbelievably dedicated volunteers, a dynamic board, and generous county support.” Prior to coming to the museum, Sturrock served as the county’s Capital Projects Coordinator for 14 years, an experience that helped strengthen the ties between the

museum and the county. In that role, she helped build and/or renovate a number of the museum’s facilities. She also served as the Education Director of the Kohl Children’s Museum in Illinois, Executive Director of the Loon and Heron Children’s Theatre in Massachusetts, and Director of National Outreach Programs for the Foxfire Fund in Georgia. Sturrock earned her M.Ed. from Harvard University and has a B.A. in Theatre and Communication from Virginia Commonwealth University.

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Calvert County Government To Launch Citizens Academy

Commissioners announces the launch of the first Calvert County Government Citizens Academy for residents interested in learning more about the inner workings of local government. From public safety, recreation programs and road maintenance to water service, senior programs, building codes and more, county government performs a vital role in the well-being of our community. The Citizens Academy will offer residents an in-depth look at how government works through an informative, fast-paced, seven-week program starting January 2017. The free initiative features site visits and

discussions with county employees who will give residents a unique insight into their daily work. The 2017 Calvert County Government Citizens Academy program is accepting applications now for up to 25 county residents 18 years of age or older. Participants will be selected on a first-come, firstselected basis. Sessions will be held Thursday evenings, Jan. 12- Feb. 23, 2017 from 6-9 p.m. To learn more about the academy schedule and application process, visit online at www.co.cal.md.us/CitizensAcademy or call 410-535-1600, ext. 2201. The Calvert County Board of County

Prescription Drug Discount Program for Calvert County Residents

The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners has partnered with the National Association of Counties (NACo) since July 2009 to provide county residents with a prescription drug discount program. To date, the partnership has saved Calvert County residents more than $380,900 on more than 20,000 prescriptions with discounts averaging 30 percent, or $18.89 per prescription. This free program is available to all county residents, regardless of age, income or existing health coverage. There are no enrollment forms, membership fees or limits on frequency of use. Cardholders and their family members may use the card any time

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I’m going to blatantly ignore the unceremonious end to the professional baseball season. You good with that O’s fans? Nats fans? Thought so. A furry mammal, a 30-year-old football team and a wig-wearing American legend is on the docket… The 1985 Chicago Bears are, for my money, the greatest NFL team of the Super Bowl era. After a 15-1 regular season (11 of those wins were by double digits), the Bears won three playoff games, including Super Bowl XX, by a combined score of 91-10. Chicago’s offense featured future Hall of Fame RB Walter Payton, flashy but gritty QB Jim McMahon, and lightning fast WR Willie Gault. The identity of that great Bears team, though, was its devastating and historic defense. Middle linebacker Mike Singletary and defensive lineman Dan Hampton and Richard Dent are in the Hall of Fame. Outside linebackers Otis Wilson and Wilbur Marshall wreaked havoc off the edge. Defensive lineman Steve McMichael was a two-time All-Pro and safeties Gary Fencik and the late Dave Duerson were as good as any in the league. More than a collection of talented football players, the ’85 Bears were a crossover pop culture phenomena. Rotund DT William “The Refrigerator” Perry caught the nation’s fancy with his lovable girth and touchdown plunges. McMahon was a professional wrestling persona in cleats. Head Coach Mike Ditka was the perfect booming, unpolished personality to lead this band of bandits and brash defensive coordinator Buddy Ryan made sacks, turnovers and shutouts cool. Collectively the Bears played hard, won often and embraced fame. They shot television commercials and, true to the MTV era of the mid-80’s, made a corny music video - The Super Bowl Shuffle. Always a sports documentary in the making, ESPN recently made it official by featuring the ’85 Bears in a “30 for 30” feature. One question has lingered about those fabulous and fun ’85 Bears: Why did they manage just one Super Bowl appearance? They had a nice run – five consecutive division titles from 1984-88 – but that single championship is a lonely piece of hardware for a roster with dynastic capabilities.

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The answer was revealed in that “30 for 30” piece and explained by James Madison, unsuspecting football whisperer, in Federalist Paper No. 10 (that aforementioned centuries old political document): The Bears were a fractured group. Ryan was hired as defensive coordinator in 1978, four full season before Ditka was hired as head coach. His defensive unit was fiercely loyal, even lobbying ownership to retain Ryan in 1982. By 1985, the defense was dominant, among the very best in league history; the offense was…okay. The performance delta created tension between Ryan’s defense and Ditka’s offense and between Ryan and Ditka personally. In a way, the defense was its own faction, existing and operating as an isolated entity. So what does a founding father have to offer about NFL football? Well, in arguing for a new form of government in late 1787, Madison, noting the human compulsion for factious discord, wrote, “A zeal for different opinions…have in turn divided mankind into parties, inflamed them with mutual animosity, and rendered them much more disposed to vex and oppress each other than to cooperate for their common good.” He went on to comment that “So strong is this propensity of mankind to fall into mutual animosities”, the new government shouldn’t seek to combat the cause of inevitable faction but only seek, “…the means of controlling its effects.” That is brutal commentary on our species, but it is, unfortunately, spot on. The division within the Bears teams of the mid 80’s was insufficiently controlled and, ultimately, diminished its accomplishments. There was too much defense versus offense and not enough prevailing, unselfish commitment to a common cause. Be it 1787, 1985 or 2016, and whether the test subject is a personal relationship, a professional team or our representative government, the challenge is to promote spirited, constructive debate and avoid rogue faction. Our next big test arrives on November 9 when we will wake up either excited, disappointed or indifferent; but, regardless, we will still be Americans tasked with the responsibility of building a more perfect union. Send comments to RonaldGuyJr@gmail.com

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The Tackle Box Fishing Report By Ken and Linda Lamb Special to The County Times

Summer is back this week with temps in the 80’s. The rockfish, blues, and croaker will be feeding heavily and this means fun and food for all. A good remnant of croaker and spot are still in the Patuxent and lower Potomac for bottom fishermen. The white perch are everywhere now and provide lots of fun in the rivers and creeks. Rockfish are dependable for trollers in the Potomac and Patuxent on the oyster bars and edges, Those dragging tandem rigs and umbrellas with 12 to 16 ounces of weight can find plenty of keeper rock. These fish will bite all day on moving tides. Lure casters find rockfish of all sizes, but the 18 to 19 inch fish are predominate. Keeper rock of 20 inches or better are available, some over 30 inches, but one has to be patient and persistent. The large schools of breaking fish were abruptly disappeared when the storms ended and the bright sun

Johnny Caldwell fished from his Kayak at Hog Point in the Patuxent and this 32 inch, 12 pound rock took is top water plug.

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came out. The fish are still here but are deeper and want to bite at sun up and sunset. All of this can change overnight. The bay has rockfish all up and down the ship’s channel. These fish are bigger and will go breaking into schools of bait most anytime. Look for clouds of seagulls to clue you in to locations of active fish. Troll or cast lures, everything works when they go to feeding. Trollers hugging them bottom with 20 ounces score well on the bigger fish manuvering around the breaking schools. Small to medium size bucktails are the ticket now in white, chartruse and yellow. Schools of gray trout (weakfish) are in the bay between the Targets and the PR buoy. They are under or off to the edges of breaking rockfish and one ounce metal jigs bounced on the bottom will catch them. Blue fish are scattered all about mixed with rockfish. Fresh alewives are now back in the bait shops after the pound netters were unable to catch any for about two weeks with hurricane conditions and damaged nets. The catfish will be hungry this week and fresh cut bait will be what they are looking for. The Potomac and Patuxent are loaded with blue and channel cats. Blue fish and rockfish love cut bait in the surf. White perch should be eager to bite in the creeks on tiny lures in the summer like days this week as long as the tide is moving. The bottom fishing in the deep holes in the rivers should produce plenty of perch. Bits of bloodworm on spinner hooks will get them two at a time. A late run of peeler crabs are now in the bait shops and God never made a better bait for all fish that swim.

“This is a nice way to end the season.” Were the words from David Williams as he took top honors in last Saturday nights 30lap “Kevin Cooke Memorial” Limited Late Model special at Potomac Speedway. The win for Williams, worth a $2622 pay day, was his 3rd of the season at the track and career 41st in the division. 2016 track champion Daryl Hills and David Williams shared the front row for the start with Williams blasting into the race lead as the field entered turn one. Despite the repeated advances from eventual runner up Daryl Hills, Williams had the superior car and would pace all 30-circuits to score the popular win aboard his Sommey and Ruth Ann Lacey owned Rocket no.45. “I knew we had to beat Daryl into the first turn if we were going to have a shot to win and we were able to get it done.” Williams stated post race. “Sommey told me he wants to get a new car for next year, but I hope he keeps this one, it has been great all season.” Brandon Long took third with Kyle Lear and Tyler Emory rounding out the top-five. Heats went to Williams and Hills. In his first ever Potomac start Joey McClung prevailed for his first career Potomac feature win in the 25-lap Crate Late Model main. Outside front row starter David Williams lead the first 10 laps of the event with McClung in tow. McClung would then overhaul Williams on the 11th circuit, and would then have to shake a pesky Logan Roberson over the final two laps to score the $2200 win steering his MasterSbilt no.7X. “I’m speechless right now.” A happy McClung stated in victory lane. “We decide late Friday night to come up here and I can’t believe we were able to pull off a win especially with all the good cars that were here tonight.” Matt Hill came home third with John Imler and early leader David Williams trailing at the finish. Heats went to Matt Hill, Williams and McClung. The 35-lap “Josh Gass Memorial” Street Stock event went to Tim Shelton and the $1300 winners check that came with it. Kyle Nelson, Scotty Nelson Mike Hanbury and Barry Williams followed Shelton to the finish. Jonathan Raley drove to his 4th win of the season and career 22nd in the 25-lap Hobby Stock feature. Raley was the last of three different race leaders as he would eventually post the win over TJ Henry, Buddy Dunagan Brian Adkins and John Burch. In support class action, Kevin Mays and Paul Jones each took their first-ever Potomac feature wins in the pair of 25lap Strictly Stock events with 2016 track champion Savannah Windsor and Allen Griffith copping wins in the two 20-lap UCar features.

Limited Late Model feature finish 1. David Williams 2. Daryl Hills 3. Brandon Long 4. Kyle Lear 5. Tyler Emory 6. Bobby Thompson 7. Billy Tucker 8. Carder Miller 9. John Sellner 10. Deuce Wright 11. Derrick Quade 12. Danny Zechman 13. Travis Stickley 14. Bruce Kane 15 Kurt Zimmerman (DNS) Crate Late Model feature finish 1. Joey McClung 2. Logan Roberson 3. Matt Hill 4. John Imler 5. David Williams 6. Chuck Bowie 7. Ben Bowie 8. Brent Bordeaux 9.Jamie Sutphin 10. Jeff Pilkerton 11.Ryan Clement 12. David Reynolds 13. Richard Culver 14. Matt Tarbox 15. Tracey Graves 16. Ryan Adams 17. Timmy Booth 18. Darren Alvey 19. Mike Franklin 20. Megan Mann 21. Megan Emory 22. Greg Carrico Street Stock feature finish 1. Tim Shelton 2. Kyle Nelson 3. Scotty Nelson 4. Mike Hanbury 5. Barry Williams 6.Troy Kassiris 7. Jeremy Pilkerton 8. Mike Raleigh 9. Ben Hamilton 10. Ed Pope Jr. 11. Earl Brooks 12. Mike Latham 13. Jimmy Combs 14. Randy Zechman 15. Frankie Drewery Hobby Stock feature finish 1. Jonathan Raley 2. TJ Henry 3. Buddy Dunagan 4. Brian Adkins 5. John Burch 6. Hilton Pickeral 7.Robbie Kramer Jr. 8. Sam Archer 9.Jonny Oliver 10. Billy Crouse 11.Matt Randall 12. Tommy Randall 13. Glenn Dean 14. Lee Brooks 15. Greg Morgan 16. Kevin Murphy 17. Dave Adams 18. Sam Raley 19. Ryan Kassab 20. Bobby Miexsall 21. Jordan Pilkerton 22. Corey Swaim 23. Ben Oliver Strictly Stocks (Friday) 1. Kevin Mays 2. Paul Jones 3. Ray Bucci 4. Greg Mattingly 5. Johnny Hardesty 6. John Hardesty 7. Nabil Guffey 8. Shaun Smith 9. Jonathan Burnett 10. Ed Pope Sr. Strictly Stocks (Saturday) 1. Paul Jones 2. Ed Pope Sr. 3. Nabil Guffey 4. John Hardesty 5. Greg Mattingly 6. Johnny Hardesty 7. Jonathan Burnett 8. Jamie Qudae 9. Kevin Mays 10. Ray Bucci 11. Shaun Smith U-Cars (Friday) 1. Savannah Windsor 2. Brent Howell 3. Mikey Latham 4. Dominic Silvious 5. Stephen Suite 6. Allen Griffith 7. Ben Pirner 8. Stephanie Homberg U-Cars (Saturday) 1. Allen Griffith 2. Mark Pollard 3. Mikey Latham 4. Justin Bowley 5. Dominic Silvious 6. Savannah Windsor 7. Ben Pirner 8. Stephanie Homberg 9. Austin Nichols 10. Stephen Suite 11. Brent Howell

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Calvert County, “Copperhead Capital” of Maryland By David Spigler Contributing Writer

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This shocking statement comes from Senior Naturalist Andy Brown of the Calvert County Natural Resources Division, an experienced wildlife specialist and lecturer on “everything outdoors”. Andy is the “go to” person for all questions involving the animals indigenous to the Southern Maryland region. He has spent more than 30 years studying all types of critters and is especially well known for his knowledge of these, long, slender, slithery creatures that drive fear in a majority of folks who suddenly “happen” upon them. During a recent interview, Andy was asked what was the basis for this remark? He says it is from a 2010 survey based on snake sightings throughout the State. The copperhead rears its colorful head more in Calvert County due to a number of factors, the most significant being the topography of the County with its many ravines and dry creek bottoms provides a most favorable habitant. Calvert’s rough, hilly terrain was created millions of years ago as the last glacier retreated turning the ground over and over and producing our iconic “Cliffs of Calvert”. Who hasn’t felt like they are on a roller coaster when driving north on

Routes 2/4 on the way to DC? Additionally, the number of deciduous trees native to our region provide an exceptional area away from open spaces and permit these often misunderstood animals to exist just outside of the public’s eye. And they have very few known predators other than human beings who they would rather avoid than confront. There is much misinformation about all snakes, but especially about our copperheads. Andy feels it is his job to “debunk” the age old legends and stories that abound about this relatively shy Reptile. Copperheads love to lay low in dark wooded places away from housing areas where their coloring provides a natural camouflage and allows them to remain relatively unseen. Also, their color aides in their ability to catch small rodents, such as mice and moles, small lizards, other amphibians like small frogs, and large insects including cicadas and caterpillars. Their unusual “cat like” eyes provides for their excellent vision, but it is their pits on their head between their eyes and their nostrils that serves as ”heat sensors” and forms “infrared images” that permits them to locate their prey at night when they are most active and on

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the move. It gives then a distinct advantage when seeking out warm blooded animals. During their first year of life, their tails are florescent yellow/green and they use it for “attraction” of lizards or other prey. Copperheads are often misidentified by panicky folks who accidently come into contact with them. They are often mistaken for cotton mouths, water moccasins and large garden snakes. Of the various 19 snakes native to Calvert County and 27 varieties throughout Maryland, there are only two that are venomous, the other being the Timber Rattle snake most often found in the rural, hillier, western portion of the State. A copperhead is easily recognized by its broad copper and tan head with a prominent yellow, orange, light brown to even a pink color with darker brown hourglass figures along its length. A young child once said the markings look like “two Hershey Kisses pointing at each other”! They can grow to 2 to more than 3 feet in length, the largest was known to have grown to 53 inches. Surprisingly, they have been known to survive up to 50 years in captivity! Females 3 year of age and older give birth in late summer and early fall. They are capable of giving birth to 3 to 18 young with an average litter size of 10-12. There are 5 varieties of copperheads found throughout the country; the “Southern copperhead” found here are known to inhabit the Eastern US from Alabama to Massachusetts and interior regions east of the Mississippi River. Their only known predator here, other than humans, is the Red Shouldered Hawk according to Andy. Some other mammals such as Opossums, foxes, and raccoons will eat them too! Interesting, the copperhead is the least poisonous of the pit vipers. Andy reports there is no record of a reported death of a person bitten by a copperhead anywhere in the Continental United States during the past ten years. He gained this information from the American Medical Association that tracks this information. However, it’s acknowledged one of their bites can cause a serious medical condition, the gravity of which is based on the size and age of the victim as well as the size and age of the snake. Younger copperheads have less venom than adults obviously, but they can still create havoc for the victim. And, surprisingly, a copperhead does not always inject a dose of venom through its fangs when defending itself explaining why not everyone has a reaction to one of their bites. Copperhead venom is hemolytic and immediately begins to destroy tissue and red corpuscles in blood and releases he-

moglobin into the surrounding fluid. The poison will immediately kill its prey while it is held in its mouth and it will help the snake digest its victim once it is swallowed. Some snakes may only consume any food as few as 12 times a year. While a copperhead does not impart enough poison to kill a human, its bite will cause intense pain, tingling or throbbing, accompanied by severe swelling and nausea. It can cause damage to muscle and bone tissue especially when the bite is to one of the outer extremities such as the hands or the feet due to the lack of muscle mass to absorb the venom. Small children are particularly affected by its bite and they usually will suffer greater consequences such as more permanent damages and slower recovery. And while there is no record of a bite being the cause of death, a bite victim whose health and immune systems are already compromised, can suffer an even weaker condition that may contribute to their death. It is estimated of the more than 55,000 snake bites that occur annually only 5000 to 8000 are actually reported. Of these, most bites are from the copperhead and most have happened in the Eastern US due to their density and abundance. So what do you do if you if you are bitten by one of these creatures??? Try to stay calm and take the following actions as quickly as possible: • Immobilize the bitten area and keep it lower than the heart • Do not apply ice or try to suck the poison out • Wrap the limp if more than two bites have taken place • Get someone to drive you to the nearest hospital – do not drive yourself. • Stay calm to keep yourself from pumping the poison around your system • Remember time is of the essence in all cases – the sooner you receive treatment the less the likelihood of you receiving severe damage to surrounding tissues In conclusion, copperhead snakes are beautiful, yet dangerous creatures that share our space and are here to stay. They do serve a purpose and fulfill an important role within the food chain. They will only strike when they feel threatened. Most of all, do not try to kill them as this is how and why most people are bitten. The best way to get rid of them is to simply leave them alone.

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in reaching out to make everyone feel special and included. She is survived by her children, Donna Carpenter and her husband Charles of Hamburg, AR, David Losh and his wife Julie of Leonardtown, MD, Dorothy Weathers and her husband John of Huntingtown, MD and Douglas Losh of Lothian, MD. She was the grandmother of eight grandchildren, Stacey Martin and her husband Kevin, Christopher Taxiera, Michael Taxiera and his wife Kimberly, Daniel Weathers and his wife Amber, Julie Weathers, Steven Losh, Emily Losh and John David Losh. Mary was the proud great-grandmother of four greatgrandchildren, Dominic and Ava Weathers, Jackson Taxiera and Lilliana Losh. She was the sister of Thomas Hayes, Jimmy Kelley, Shirley Marshall and Norma Cranford. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her memory to the Calvert Hospice, P O Box 838, Prince Frederick, MD 20678 or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, P O Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38101-9908. Arrangements by Lee Funeral Home. Mary, your bright smile and loving heart will be remembered by all who knew you.

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Michael Gerard Murray Michael Gerard Murray, 61, of Lusby, Maryland passed away on October 10, 2016 at his home in Lusby. He was born October 25, 1954 in Tipperary, Ireland to the late Francis P. and Mary Margaret Murray. Mike was a very gifted and kind person who had many friends. He would answer anyone’s call for help and will be greatly missed by all, especially his good friend Pat. Beloved father of Cara Turner, Kelly Davis and Samantha Murray, grandfather of Christian Murray, Vincent, Zackary, Madison, and Genevieve Turner, Riley and Makenna Davis and Nathan Dent. Mike is also survived by his brother, Timothy Murray and his sisters Mary Alexander and Molly Nalls. The family will receive friends on Friday October 14, 2016 in the old chapel of Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, Solomons, MD, from 9-10 AM, where a Memorial Mass will be offered at 10 AM. Interment will be private. Memorial contributions may be made in Mike’s memory to your favorite animal rescue group. Arrangements by Rausch Funeral Home.

Paul Anthony Gilman Paul Anthony Gilman of Chesapeake Beach, MD passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 9, 2016 at the age of 63. He was born in Washington, DC, on September 18, 1953 to Emily (Wyvill) and Arthur Gilman, Sr. Prior to moving to Calvert County three years ago, Paul live in Anne Arundel and Prince George’s counties. He had a number of hobbies, which included, fishing, cars, cheering for the Buffalo Bills and Dallas Cowboys football teams, animals and reading mysteries. He also enjoyed dancing, playing music and his motorcycle. Paul was employed as an airplane mechanic. A job he loved and took very seriously. Paul was the loving father of Kelley Ann Pecht and devoted grandfather to his granddaughters - Molly, Veronica, Brittney and Xanaphia. He was the brother of Pat Warman, Ann Commeree (Vic), Lynn Dennis, Jane Clavelli (Frank), David Gilman (Laurie), Carol Anderson, Alice Litz (Dave), Arthur Gilman (Joanie), Ruth Harris, Mike Gilman (Karen) and the late Barbara Gilman. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and other family members. Arrangements by Lee Funeral Home.

Paul Francis Baxter Paul Francis Baxter, 32, of Chesapeake Beach, MD left us to be with the Lord on October 8, 2016. The first born child of Eugene and Victoria Baxter, he forever changed their lives on July 8, 1984. He was the cherished brother of Gene (Julie) and Jennifer, and loyal father to his son, Chance. Paul was a graduate of Northern High School. He taught classes on gun safety and enjoyed his job in security. Never knowing a stranger, Paul touched all those he met. He had a contagious smile and laugh, and it was evident right away that he had a love for life, and for his family and friends. A talented guitarist and songwriter, Paul always had a song to share. He will always be remembered for sharing his humor and love of music with everyone. Paul is survived by his maternal grandparents, Al and Gerry Size, and predeceased by his paternal grandparents, Francis and Naomi Baxter. He will forever remain in the hearts of his nephews, nieces, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Arrangements by Rausch Funeral Home.

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CMM PRESENTS 2016 MARITIME PERFORMANCE SERIES (Calvert Marine Museum – 14200 Solomons Island Rd, Solomons) 7 p.m. The 7th Annual Maritime Performance Series 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 harmonies to foot stomping jigs. Most performances 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//MaritimeConcerts or at the door (cash or check only). The series is sponsored in part by Holiday Inn Solomons. CBL Science for Citizens (142 Williams Street, Solomons) 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. When: Tuesdays from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. September 27 - October 25, 2016. March 28 - April 25, 2017. Where: CBL’s Bernie Fowler Lab, 142 Williams Street, Solomons, MD 20688. Cost: FREE! No preregistration necessary. Seating is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Who: Members of the general public. No scientific background needed - everyone is welcome! Why: Learn something new and interesting while celebrating science on scenic Solomons Island. Coal Mining and the Death of Appalachian Streams. Presented by Dr. Margaret Palmer. Activities that are known to degrade streams are permissible under U.S. law if the natural resources that are lost in the process can be offset by undertaking environmental improvement projects elsewhere. In this seminar, Dr. Palmer will describe how stream networks have been degraded by mountaintop mining, the offset projects (“mitigation actions”) that have been completed, and why those actions do not make up for the stream natural resources lost. A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (Boys and Girls Club, 9021 Dayton Ave., North Beach) Various times – check website The Twin Beach Players will present A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum at the Boys and Girls Club, 9021 Dayton Ave., North Beach, Md., 20714 October 14-30. Inspired by the farces of the ancient Roman playwright Plautus (251– 183 BC), this hilarious musical comedy— set in ancient Rome—tells the story of a slave named Pseudolus and his attempts to win his freedom by helping his young master woo the girl next door. The plot displays many classic elements of farce, including multiple puns, cases of mistaken identity and satirical comments on social class. The title derives from a line often used by vaudeville comedians to begin a story: “A funny thing happened on the way to the theater.” The production runs for three consecutive weekends October 14-30. Tickets or additional information is available at www.twinbeachplayers.com

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NARFE Calvert Co. Meeting (Southern Community Center, 20 Appeal Lane, Lusby) 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE), Calvert County Chapter 1466, will meet on Thursday October 20th, at 1:00 p.m. at the Southern Community Center, Appeal Lane, Lusby. Meet fellow federal employees and neighbors. There will be a presentation on Federal Health Benefits Plans for 2017 followed by a short business session. Also, join us for an early lunch at 11:30, this month at Boomerangs in Solomons. Active and Retired Federal employees, current and prospective members, non-members and guests are welcome. For NARFE membership Information and Application, Call 410-586-1441 or email NARFE1466@ gmail.com. Pub Night at Calvert Marine Museum (Calvert Marine Museum – 14200 Solomons Island Rd S, Solomons) 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Bring your friends and enjoy an evening of sea chanteys, nautical theme songs, and hearty cheer. Beer and wine available for sale. Free event.

Friday, October 21 School’s Out Day Camp: Ooky Spooky Art (Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center – 13480 Dowell Rd, Dowell) 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. For grades K-5. When school is out, Art is IN at Annmarie Garden! Join us for a fun day camp filled with ooky, spooky art as we celebrate the Halloween season! We’ll learn about Dia de los Muertos and explore the art and culture of this celebration. We’ll make some “sweet” paintings and sculptures. After lunch, we’ll get batty exploring critters of the night and other creepy crawlies. Dress for a mess, bring a lunch and a water bottle, and join us! Registration required. Must complete an Emergency Form for each student PRIOR to the class date. To register, visit www.annmariegarden.org. Dino Daze (Calvert Marine Museum – 14200 Solomons Island Rd S, Solomons) 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Be a paleontologist for the day; dig for dinosaur bones in the Discovery Room sand box and go on a scavenger hunt filled with fun dinosaur facts that ends with you cracking a dinosaur egg. Make your own dino hat; listen to dinosaur stories; sing special dinosaur songs; and learn the dinosaur stomp dance. Learn all you can about dinosaurs while having fun and playing games—fossil day has never been so exciting! Free with museum admission. Eco-Explorations: Trees, Trees, Trees (Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center – 13480 Dowell Rd, Dowell) 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Learn about the trees in our own back yards. Not all trees are alike. Can you tell them apart by smell? Do they feel different? Come explore! Plus a craft! No registration required! Just drop in! Eco-explorations at Annmarie garden are fun family friendly nature programs that center on a variety of topics such as plants, animals, fungi, and

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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. rivers. They are designed for school age children but younger siblings are welcome to come along. Children should be accompanied by a chaperone. Most programs have a learning component, an exploratory moment, an activity and or a craft. Join Hester Burch our staff naturalist in our Nature Nook inside the Murray Arts Building (our main Building). Our nature nook itself has an ever changing A-Z featured exhibit. In addition, we have resident turtles and a variety of visiting critters which we release back into the wild after a short stay. One day we might be raising Luna moth caterpillars and another we could be raising tree frog tadpoles. You never know what will be here. Feel free to bring a nature related item to show or to ask questions about. Eco-explorations are free with the price of admission. Free for members. Afterwards, stay and enjoy all the other things that Annmarie has to offer. For more information, visit www.annmariegarden.org.

Saturday, October 22 Run for Heroes 5K @ Indian Head Village Green (100 Walter Thomas Road, Indian Head) 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Presented by the Greater Waldorf Jaycees, the Run For Heroes 5K is here to raise awareness and funds to support local veterans in their fight against PTSD and suicide. Everyday, 22 veterans take their life as a result of their traumatic experiences but with your help, we can reduce that number. Funds raised will help send veterans at risk to a local camp for confidence building activities, medical care and group support. Join us on October 22, 2016—registration at 8:00 a.m. / race start at 9:22 a.m.—adults $22 online; $25 at the gate—kids 13 and under $11 online; $15 at the gate. If you cannot join us for the run, please consider making a donation at www.greaterwaldorfjaycees.com/veterans-5k.html. Please contact runforheroes5k@gmail.com for questions or to inquire about sponsorship. Fall Bazaar Extravaganza! (Calvary Gospel Church – 1150 Berry Road, Waldorf) 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sponsored By: Calvary Gospel Church Ladies Ministry. Contact: Sylvia (240) 320-6725 or Garcia (301) 752-0993 for more information. Admission and Parking: FREE TO ALL—OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. An assortment of vendors, artisans, and businesses will display their goods for sale. Come prepared to SHOP, SHOP, SHOP from a large assortment of goods! Purchase a great lunch from our Calvary Cafe and don’t forget to buy some wonderful homemade desserts and delicacies from our Bake Sale. Bring the entire family and enjoy fun activities planned for the kids (weather permitting). Early Bird specials, prizes, and giveaways! Harvest Taste of Solomons (Solomons Island) 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Taste of Solomons is a one-day food festival showcasing the many wonderful places to eat in this lovely waterfront community. Food and drink tickets are only $4 each and are available for purchase at each participating restaurant. A $4 dollar ticket will buy you one of a selection of special menu items or drinks selected by each participat-

ing restaurant as their Harvest Taste of Solomons offering, on the day. All proceeds benefit the Solomons Business Association’s annual July 4th Fireworks Display! So bring your family and friends to enjoy Solomons’ food and beverages. Help keep our Fireworks display a glorious tradition enjoyed by all! Celebrate Charles: FallFest (Blue Crabs Stadium – 11765 St. Linus Drive, Waldorf) 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. The 5th annual Celebrate Charles: FallFest will be held on Saturday, Oct. 22 at Blue Crabs Stadium from noon to 4 p.m. This family-friendly event continues to grow in popularity every year. Last year’s event drew 4,000 participants. For more information, visit www.CharlesCountyMD.gov/ CelebrateCharles, or contact the Crain Memorial Welcome Center at 1-800-766-3386. Citizens with special needs may contact the Maryland Relay Service at 711, or Relay Service TDD: 800-735-2258.

Sunday, October 23 Quarter Auction Benefit (St. Leonard Volunteer Fire Department – 200 Calvert Beach Rd, St Leonard) 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Doors open at noon, Auction starts at 1:00. Proceeds benefit the lifesaving volunteer work of the St. Leonard Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad. Paddles are $3 each or 2 for $5. All bids are between 1 - 4 quarters, and over 15 different companies will be on hand with over 100 prizes for you to pick from! Never been to a quarter auction? No problem! Bring your quarters, bring your friends, and get ready for a fun afternoon - we’ll show you how the game works! For info or reservations, call 410-474-2958.

Tuesday, October 25 Foundational Wrestling Clinic (Thomas Stone High School Wrestling Room – 3785 Leonardtown Rd, Waldorf) 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. The Thomas Stone Wrestling Club is offering a foundational skills wrestling clinic beginning on Tuesday October 25th. The clinic is for both boys and girls ages 8-14 years of age. The clinic will be held at Thomas Stone High School in the wrestling room. For registration information email us at thomasstonewrestlingclub@gmail.com, visit www.thomasstonewrestlingclub.org or facebook.com/Thomasstonewrestlingclub. Foundational Skills Clinic: Every Tuesday October 25- November 15 6:308:00 PM. This foundational skills wrestling clinic will introduce the folk style wrestling to those new to the sport. Wrestling is a discipline that supports skills necessary in ALL other sports! Wrestling can enhance balance, agility, strength, speed, explosiveness, footwork, mental toughness and focus! Wrestling encourages self-improvement, self-defense, personal responsibility, concentration, confidence and respect.

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Thursday, October 20, 2016

Wednesday, October 26 Halloween Craft Party! (10405 O’Donnell pl Waldorf) 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Join your local MOMS Club for an awesome kids’ Halloween party! We will work on a fun craft and much more! Wearing costumes are encouraged! Stand Your Ground: Black Bodies and the Justice of God (Middleham and St. Peter’s Parish 10210 H G Trueman Rd, Lusby) 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. A two session book study on the acclaimed book, Stand Your Ground: Black Bodies and the Justice of God by the Rev. Dr. Kelly Brown Douglas will be held on October 26. This book study is part of the Wednesday Adult Education programs presented by Middleham and St. Peter’s Parish in conjunction with the Big Conversation and the Maryland Diocese Trail of Souls committees. The clergy and members of the Big Conversation Committee will facilitate the two sessions. For Session Two on 10/26, the discussion will focus on Part Two: Sections 4,5,6 including the Epilogue. The book study begins at 7:00 in the Parish Hall. An optional potluck supper starts at 6:15. As always, the sessions are open to all in our community who wish to participate. Paperback books may be obtained via Amazon.

Thursday, October 27 Little Minnows (Calvert Marine Museum – 14200 Solomons Island Rd S, Solomons) 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. A program for children age 3—5 and their caregivers. Theme is Who’s My Momma? Fee is $5, CMM members are free. Free Workshop – Women’s Health Preventative Perspective (K Conway Physical Therapy – 110 Main St, Prince Frederick) 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. K Conway Physical Therapy’s observation of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month is with its October workshop titled “Doctor Kirk …How can physical therapy

help with …will focus on Women’s Health from a Preventative Perspective! This month’s guest speaker is Morgan Brissette, DNPs FNP-BC CRNP from the Woman’s Wellness Center at Calvert Memorial Hospital where she is the Nurse Practitioner. She has been a nurse for over 26 years which includes 10 years as a Nurse and 16 years as Family Nurse Practitioner. She has worked at Calvert Memorial Hospital for 3 years. This month’s free workshop will be held in the evening at the main facility of K Conway Physical Therapy in Prince Frederick, MD. Refreshments will be provided. Seating Limited. Reservation is encouraged. Please call 410-535-9850 or email customercare@kconwaypt.com. kconwaypt.com/. Hospice Paint, Pizza, & Wine Party (Brook Wood Fired Bistro – 60 Sherry Ln, Prince Frederick) 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Blue Brush Art Studio will hold a Paint, Pizza, & Wine Party at Brook Wood Fired Bistro on October 27 from 6:00—8:30 pm. Please join us and create your choice of two beautiful hand-painted vases or wine glasses. You will have your choice of two design templates to choose from. You can paint the design as shown or choose your own color palette. Space is limited, so sign up early! Registration is $40 and includes instruction, two pieces of glassware, templates, and all printing materials. Participants must pay in advance at www.BlueBrushArt.com. Proceeds will benefit Calvert Hospice. Food and beverage will be available for purchase from Brick Wood Fired Bistro. For more information, contact Calvert Hospice at 410-535-0892 or Blue Brush Art Studio at 410-286-3800 or info@BlueBrushArt.com. Twas the Night Before…Halloween! (Stoddert Community Center – 2040 St. Thomas Drive, Waldorf) 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Join us for a night of Halloween splendor at Stoddert Community Center (2040 St. Thomas Drive, Waldorf) from 6:15 p.m. to 7 p.m. Dress up with staff as we sit down for a night of holiday story time. Enjoy light refreshments, a craft, and holiday fairy tale to get you in the holiday spirit. This event is for children ages 3 to 6. Fee is $3 per person.

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Relay for Life Tailgate It’s Relay time again. All are welcome. Join us at the College of Southern Maryland , Prince Frederick campus, Building B, on Monday, November 7, at 6:30 p.m. at our “Tailgate Party” to help kickoff our 2017 Relay For Life season. Free food,snacks, games and prizes. Everyone who attends will receive a chance to win a great door prize. Wear your favorite

team’s jersey to receive an extra chance to win a door prize! Register for our 2017 event before the Tailgate Party and receive a chance to win our GRAND PRIZE! RSVPs requested to calvertrelay@gmail.com, but are not required. Hope to see you there! For information contact Nancy Miller at nancymiller@cancer.org.

Mary’s Hope 1st Annual Bridal Show

Announcing the 1st annual Fall Bridal Show to be held at Mary’s Hope on Church Cove, St. Inigoes, Md, on Sunday, October 30, 2016. The event will be held from 12:00pm until 3:00pm. Mary’s Hope is a 6,000 sq ft Victorian home lying on spacious grounds along Church Cove, a tributary of St. Inigoes

Creek and the St. Mary’s River. The home, which was built in 1893, will be the perfect backdrop to this exciting event, as it is one of the most elegant event locations in Southern Maryland. The home’s location is approximately 1 mile in on Villa Rd, which is 3 miles south of St. Mary’s City via Maryland Rt. 5.

Christmas in April Deadline Extension The deadline to apply for assistance during next spring’s one-day restoration and renovation blitz by Christmas in April St. Mary’s County has been extended to November 1, 2016. The 27th neighbors-helping-neighbors day is scheduled for April 29, 2017. The

volunteer organization rehabilitates the houses of low-income, elderly, disabled and veterans homeowners. Applications may be picked up at local libraries and senior centers. Also can be found online at www. christmasinaprilsmc.org. For more information call 301-884-2905.

Pet of the Week

Meet Gracie and Destiny They were both born in May of 2016. They were rescued by Feral Cat Rescue. Destiny is incredibly friendly. She is her foster mom’s favorite foster in fact. She just wants love, love and more love. Gracie enjoys being petted when you walk over to see her. She is a bit more shy than Destiny. If you have food, they both want to be right there. They are both fully vetted and cost $125 each. They have been spayed, combo tested for aids and fe-

line leukemia, 3 distemper vaccines, rabies vaccine, dewormed and the girls even have a microchip. You can meet them at the Petco in California, Maryland on Saturdays and Sundays between 11 to 3. We hope they will find their own home very soon. If you are feeding a cat outside that is not spayed or neutered, please email us at info@feralcatrescuemd.org so you can borrow a trap and possibly get a free spay/neuter grant. P.O. Box 184 Hollywood, MD 20636 (301) 866-0305

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Library Calendar

Events

Thursday, October 20

Shake It Out Music and Movement. 10:00-10:30am. 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. Calvert Library Southern Branch. Asbury Book Discussion. 10:30-12:00pm. A lively book discussion every other month on the 3rd Thursday. Next book to discuss is decided by the group. Calvert Library Southern Branch. T.A.C.O.S. Meeting. 5:00-6:00pm. T.A.C.O.S. (Teen Advisory Council of Students!) meeting! For teens (those of you ages 13-19) Calvert Library needs your help planning events, revamping our Teen Zone and other awesome things. Help make Calvert Library awesome! Free food (and service learning hours) at every meeting! Calvert Library Prince Frederick. Teen Night at the Library. 6:30-8:30pm. Meg had been looking forward to sharing her ghost story at the Night at the Library, and she also could not wait to hear her friends’ strange tales. Plus, she knew that there would be free s’mores to eat around the “campfire.” Yet now that it was 6:30, she hesitated to go in. A strange old sea captain had warned her that if she went, it would be the most terrifying night of her life. Would she dare enter? Would any other teens in Calvert County be brave enough to come and tell their stories? Come find out on October 20 at the Calvert Library! Calvert Library Prince Frederick. Kids Tech. 6:30-7:30pm. Explore the online game of Roblox and create your own virtual world. Please register. Calvert Library Southern Branch. Kids Just Want to Have Fun. 6:30-7:30pm. Kids in kindergarten through 3rd grade are invited to this series of exciting events exploring topics from art to history to science. Each month will include fun activities, crafts and a snack! Registration is

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required. This month’s topic: New York, New York. Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch. Family Night Snap Circuits. 7:00-8:00pm. STEAM workshop designed to engage kids in creating electrical circuits to make items work. Parents and caregivers encouraged to stay. Kids K-7grade. Calvert Library Fairview Branch.

Friday, October 21 On Pins & Needles. 1:00-4:00pm. Bring your quilting, needlework, knitting, crocheting, or other project for an afternoon of conversation and shared creativity. Calvert Library Prince Frederick,

Saturday, October 22

On the Go Ghost Tour of Calvert County. 1:00-5:00pm. Sign up for a bus trip to key locations in the county to listen to ghost stories that persist! Tickets are $16 and you can purchase at any Calvert Library location. Calvert Library Prince Frederick. Construction Zone. 2:00-4:00pm. 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. Calvert Library Prince Frederick.

Monday, October 24 Monday Morning Fun. 10:00-11:00am. Join us at 10 am for dancing, stories, movies and fun. Calvert Library Prince Frederick

Tuesday, October 25 Book-to-Movie Discussion. 2:00-3:30pm. Inferno by Dan Brown. In the heart of Italy, Harvard professor of symbology Robert Langdon is drawn into a harrowing world centered on one of history’s most endur-

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ing and mysterious literary masterpieces-Dante’s “Inferno”--as he battles a chilling adversary and grapples with an ingenious riddle. 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. Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch. Drop-in Computer Coding. 5:30-6:30pm. Have fun learning the languages of computers. It’s fun, It’s easy. Younger children will need the help of an adult. Calvert Library Prince Frederick Flying Needles. 6:00-9:00pm. Knitting, crocheting and portable crafting group open to anyone wanting to join in and share talents, crafting time or learn a new skill. Calvert Library Southern Branch. Wiz Kids. 6:30-7:30pm. Be a Wiz Kid! Wiz Kids is a group of doit-all kids who meet every month to learn about, and do activities based on, science, technology, art, engineering, math and their community. This month our group will be artists, completing different art projects and exploring famous artists and their work. For kids in grades 3-5. Registration is required and opens one month before each event. Calvert Library Prince Frederick.

Wednesday, October 26: Brain Games: Mahjongg, Scrabble & more. 10:00-1:00pm. Want to learn Mahjongg? Hope to make your Scrabble skills killer? Games are a great way to keep your brain sharp while having fun! Join us! Please register. Calvert Library Prince Frederick. Halloween Evening Storytime. 6:30-7:15pm. Join us for a fun-filled hour of Halloween stories and songs. Costumes welcome! No Registration. Children of all ages. Calvert Library Prince Frederick. Song Circle / Jam Session. 6:30-8:30pm. Singer-musicians trading songs, taking turns in choosing and leading a group of musicians. It’s a sing-along with space for

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learning from each other and trying new things. A range of playing abilities and experience can be expected. Public is welcome to participate or just observe. Calvert Library Southern Branch.

Thursday, October 27: Shake It Out Music and Movement. 10:00-10:30am. 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. Calvert Library Southern Branch. JobSource Mobile Career Center. 1:00-3:00pm. 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. Calvert Library Southern Branch. Halloween Evening Storytime. 6:30-7:15pm. Halloween stories, songs and flannels will be shared. Costumes welcome! Calvert Library Southern Branch Halloween Evening Storytime. 6:30-7:15pm. Join us for a fun evening of Halloween stories and songs. Costumes welcome! Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch. Slightly Spooky Evening Storytime. 7:00-8:00pm. Slightly spooky family storytime for children of all ages. Costumes are optional! Calvert Library Fairview Branch. Halloween Open Mic. 7:00-8:30pm. Halloween Open Mic for Adults: for poets, musicians, comedians, storytellers, etc. Costumes encouraged! Please register. Calvert Library Prince Frederick.

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Book Signings at Calvert Library Art Exhibit: “Some Things Old,

Several best-selling authors will be available to sell and sign their books at Calvert Library’s 2016 Author Festival. The event will be held at Calvert Library Prince Frederick on Saturday, October 29, from 9am to 2pm. This is a “don’t miss” event! International best-selling author of The Pearl that Broke Its Shell, Nadia Hashimi, will present her newest book, A House Without Windows, a moving look at the lives of several modern Afghan women in prison for a variety of reasons. She will also have for sale One Half from the East, her children’s chapter book that shares the bacha posh character from The Pearl. Hashimi will be presenting at 11am. New York Times best-selling author John Hemry, who writes as Jack Campbell, will present his newest science fiction book in The Lost Stars series, Shattered Spear, and share what inspires his creativity. While Hemry frequently attends ComicCons around the country, this will be his first appearance at Calvert Library. For those with younger readers in mind, Maryann Cusimano Love will bring her best-selling series that started with You Are My I Love You, touchingly illustrated by Satomi Ichikawa. If you embrace the simple holiday gifting concept of “something you want, something you need, something to wear, something to read,” you may find these books fit three of the categories.

Research plays a role in most books and Dr. Christopher M. Clarke has found some of his best stories through genealogy research. He will kick off the presentations at 9:30am with a short introduction on how to get the most from your research. He will be a great author to meet whether you are young enough to be working on History Fair or old enough to have an appreciation for your family history. Dozens of authors will be available to meet throughout the day. For those looking for inspiration to write and publish their own books, a number of these authors have fascinating stories and represent many paths to publication, so it will be an excellent opportunity to network and learn. Many genres will be represented including children’s picture books, chapter books, young adult, paranormal, romance, historical fiction, speculative fiction, fantasy, true crime, poetry, inspirational, self-help and more. If you have a reader on your holiday shopping list, you will undoubtedly find an autographed book that fits at this event. There will be doorprizes, too! Check http://calvert.lib.md.us/authors. html for an updated schedule of presentations and list of authors. For more information, call Robyn Truslow at 410-535-0291.

Some Things New”

Internationally renowned award winning artist Carmelo Ciancio, known for his stunning scratchboards, is the featured artist for the month of October at Artworks@7th. On exhibit will be a variety of new and imaginative pieces featuring the skill, creativity, and artistry for which Carmelo is known, as well as some of his more treasured older pieces, specially priced as a way to say ‘thank you’ to his devoted followers. This special show will run from October 6th thru October 30th with a “Meet the Art-

ist” Opening Reception on October 8th from 5-8 pm…you won’t want to miss this opportunity to meet the artist and own a Carmelo Ciancio original. So come on out, meet the artist, and peruse the distinctive and unique works of this creative and talented local artist as well as the many other pieces offered throughout the gallery – you’ll be impressed with the artistic quality and creativity of the work and you might just find that something special for friend.

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Making Halloween Safe for Everyone

Halloween is an awesome holiday. You can dress up, have some fun in costume and even make an excuse to buy your favorite candy for the house. So as we get ready to have a blast Halloween Night, here are some things we can do to keep it a safe and fun holiday for our kids. Do not allow your teen to dress as a clown. It will not be funny to children and any number of parents may pummel your teen. Make sure your child’s costume allows them to see properly and that it is not so long they could trip. Check for local areas that offer a safe environment for Trick or Treating. Travel in groups. Visit neighborhoods you know. Walk, don’t run, from house to house. Go only to houses that are well-lit. There is no need to go inside a house for treats. Carry a flashlight, glow stick and/or a phone. Parents should walk with their kids or follow them through the neighborhood. Plan a route and stick to it. Don’t cut through lawns or dark areas to get to the next house. Stay in well-lit areas. You could trip on something on the lawn. Never eat candy without parental inspection. Make sure it is store bought and has not been tampered with. Don’t accept rides from strangers. Ever! Make sure your kids know exactly who is picking them up. Look out for one another by being cautious and observant for anyone acting weirdly or inappropriately.

Look before you cross streets or walk out from behind parked vehicles. There is increased traffic in terms of children and cars. Parents pay extra attention to the road. Be careful passing parked vehicles in case they are letting excited kids out or someone is crossing excitedly. Parents who park should turn on their hazard lights if they are waiting. Please walk on driveways or sidewalks as you approach houses. People care for their lawns and gardens and there may be holes in the ground or objects that could make you fall and get hurt. Parents should set up lawn decorations away from possible access points and ensure electrical cords are not a tripping hazard. Determine if your kids are tricking or treating. Nothing ruins the night like having the phone ring after your kid gets caught throwing eggs or breaking a window. Pranks can be dangerous or damage property. If your teen is headed out with their friends, keep tabs on where they are going. We were all young and know peer pressure and temptation has a bad outcome. To search your area for registered sex offenders please go to these sites: http://www. dpscs.state.md.us/onlineservs/socem/default.shtml or http://www.familywatchdog. us/ Don’t let your pets eat any candy, especially chocolate. Keep your pets inside as well. Some kids, and adults, have no respects for animals. Halloween is a fun day for kids and some adults alike. From Dr. Jay M. Lipoff

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Entertainment

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Thursday, October 20, 2016

Young n O g at Heart Goin In Entertainment

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Tuesday, October 25th

Mike Damron 7pm – 10pm The Ruddy Duck Brewery, Dowell

Ben Connelly 6-9pm Anglers Seafood Bar and Grill, Solomons

Pub Night October 20, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons

Friday, October 21 Just Push Play Anthony’s Bar and Grill, Dunkirk Rock the Dock: Live Music! Memories of Country 7 - 10pm Chesapeake Beach Resort and Spa, Chesapeake Beach

Saturday, October 22 Ghosts of Sotterly: Witches in the Woods 9-11:30am Sotterley Plantation, Hollywood

Team Feud 6:30pm – 8:30pm The Ruddy Duck Brewery, Dowell

Wednesday, October 26th Wild Card Trivia 7-9pm Anglers Seafood Bar and Grill Open Mic Night with Stephen Nelson 7:30pm – 11:00pm The Ruddy Duck Brewery, Dowell

Thursday, October 27th Mike Damron 7-10pm Anglers Seafood Bar and Grill

Harvest Taste of Solomons 11am- 4pm Solomons Island

Dylan Galvin 7pm – 10pm The Ruddy Duck Brewery, Dowell

Bluegrass for Hospice 12- 8pm Flat Iron Farm, Great Mills, MD

Dearly Departed Comedy 7pm Patuxent High School, Lusby

On the Go Ghost Tour of Calvert County. 1-5:pm Calvert Library, Prince Frederick

Ghosts of Sotterley: Witches in the Woods 7-9:30pm Sotterley Plantation, Hollywood

Monday, October 24 Team Trivia 7:00pm – 9:30pm The Ruddy Duck Brewery, Dowell

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Medicare Part D Open Enrollment

Part D Open Enrollment is now through December 7 at all three senior centers. Beneficiaries can either join or make changes in three ways: call 1-800-633-4227 and speak with a representative to help with your plan search; go to www.medicare. gov to use the Prescription Drug Plan Finder which will allow you to enroll online; or make an appointment with the Calvert County Office on Aging’s State Health Insurance Program (SHIP). To make an appointment, call Calvert Pines, Monday – Friday, 410-535-4606; Southern Pines, Thursday only, 410-586-2748; North Beach, Friday only, 410-257-2549.

Become a Tax-Aide Volunteer

The AARP Tax-Aide program, sponsored by the Calvert County Office on Aging, is looking for volunteers to serve as tax counselors to prepare, review and e-file 2016 tax returns at each of the three senior centers in 2017. Training will be offered in late 2016 and/or early 2017. If this volunteer opportunity interests you, contact Patti Ryon at the Office on Aging, 410-535-4606.

Welcome to Medicare Seminar

Calvert County Office on Aging’s State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) is offering seminars on Making Sense of all Things Medicare, Wednesdays, November 2 and December 7, 6 p.m. at Calvert Pines Senior Center. Call to register, 410-535-4606.

Calvert Pines Senior Center (CPSC)

Enjoy a morning of CREATE! Bingo, Monday, October 24, 10:30 a.m. Prizes! A Computer Class will be held Thursday, October 27, 10 a.m. This class is shows you the basics as well as information for intermediate users. Note the time change from the newsletter. Wear your costume and celebrate at the Halloween Party, Monday, October 31, 11:30 a.m. Prize for first place costume! Remember to register for lunch.

North Beach Senior Center (NBSC)

Join us for a celebration of Indian heritage. A series of Indian Folklore will be presented during Indian Tribal Story Week, Monday – Friday, October 24 – 28, 11 a.m. Come for wickedly good fun at the Halloween Fun Day, Wicca the Witch’s Hunt is On, Monday, October 31, 10:30 a.m. Wear your favorite costume, bring a bag of candy to share and enjoy a skit performed by the staff.

Southern Pines Senior Center (SPSC)

This month’s (H)Our History focuses on Desert Storm, Tuesday, October 25, 11 a.m. The Monthly Movie will feature Ghostbusters, the 80’s classic comedy starring Bill Murray, Tuesday, October 25, 1 p.m. Dress in your Halloween best for some spooky Halloween Fun, Monday, October 31, 11 a.m.

Eating Together Menu Monday, October 24

Pot Roast, Whole Wheat Bread, Mandarin Oranges

Tuesday, October 25

Baked Fish, Spinach, Seasoned Brown Rice, Succotash, Broccoli, Lemon Bar

Thursday, October 27

Lasagna, Tossed Salad, Green Beans, Plums

Friday, October 28

Turkey with Gravy, Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, Cranberry Sauce, Fruit Cocktail, Jell-O

Wednesday, October 26

The Calvert County Times is always looking for more local talent to feature! To submit art or band information for our entertainment section, e-mail crista@countytimes.net

Please submit calendar listings by noon on the Tuesday prior to our Thursday publication.

Liver and Onions with Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Lentil Soup, Carrots, Kale, Banana 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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CLUES ACROSS

1. Adenosine triphosphate 4. Plane 7. Plant cultivated for its tubers 10. Wreath 11. Equal, prefix 12. Type of fish 13. Measuring instrument 15. High-pitched crying noise 16. Chilean seaport 19. Make in advance 21. Where planes land and take off 23. Nicaraguan capital 24. Reprint 25. Evergreen genus 26. Vale 27. Not the most dry 30. There are four of them 34. Pie _ _ mode 35. At or near the stern

36. Attached to the side of a motorcycle 41. Soft-bodied beetle 45. “Rule, Britannia” composer 46. __ of March: rough day for Julius Caesar 47. A way of changing taste 50. Bubbled up 54. Remedy 55. Barrooms 56. Henry Clay __, industrialist 57. A citizen of Thailand 59. Cove 60. One and only 61. ‘__ death do us part 62. Zero 63. Thus far 64. Brew 65. Crunches federal numbers

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1. John __, Pilgrim settler 2. Drink table on wheels 3. A canoe 4. Baseball player nicknamed “Kitty” 5. Midway between east and southeast 6. Direction of attention 7. Egg-shaped wind instrument 8. Cadavers 9. Farewell 13. Revolutions per minute 14. Small constellation 17. Vineyard 18. Consumed 20. Pitchers need to get them 22. Educational assn. (abbr.) 27. No longer is

28. Peyton’s little brother 29. Small amount 31. An awkward stupid person 32. Popular pro sports league 33. Pigpen 37. Type of head pain 38. “Jiminy” is one 39. Diarist Frank 40. Boat race 41. Can be split 42. Thought 43. Staggering 44. Baltic country 47. Sunscreen rating 48. Paddle 49. Togetherness 51. Beat-influenced poet Anselm 52. Midway between northeast and east 53. Fall back, spring forward 58. Afflict

Games

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WORD SCRAMBLE

L D I D N R Last Week’s Puzzle Solutions

Aviation Word Find

Word Scramble:Dietary

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