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By Guy Leonard Staff Writer The Calvert Board of County Commissioners last week voted in a divided decision to suspend both the chair and vice chair of the county’s planning commission, accusing them of defying the county governments restrictions on its budget, denying due process in a zoning case by not allowing it to go to public hearing and for holding three separate executive sessions without maintaining even the most basic records for public review on the nature of those meetings. Only three out of five county commissioners, though, signed the orders suspending Maurice Lusby and W. Michael Phipps. Commissioners Pat Nutter and Steve Weems declined to sign the order. County Attorney John Norris said that the county’s planning commission had essentially acted improperly so as to make itself apart from the authority of county government. “The planning commission feels that they are overseers of the county’s land use policy… they feel that they are independent,” Norris said. “They are not.” Norris said one of the main charges against the planning commission’s leadership goes back to a case heard in June where the members were to hear a case of a text amendment that would have allowed drive-thru windows at certain establishments in the rural-commercial (RC) zone. The planning commission denied the measure a public hearing as was required under law, Norris said, tabling the discussion until the county approved its new zoning and comprehensive plan. That plan is not slated for completion until sometime in the spring of 2018, Norris said. “It got held up without being able to go through due process,” Norris said. “That’s regardless of whether it’s a good or bad text amendment.” The commission also scuttled a joint public hearing between themselves and the county commissioners, Norris said, that would have taken place in June regarding another text amendment that would have increased the allowable square footage of a commercial building in town centers. This had come to be known as the “big box” text amendment. Norris said an e-mail message from outside legal counsel for the planning commission, John Yacovelle, stated that the planning commissioners had used an email chain to decide to cancel the June 14 scheduled meeting; this was done without any public discussion or meeting. Phipps had conducted this e-mail meeting, Norris said, between the other planning commissioners since Lusby had recused himself from the matter. The commission also acted in defiance of the commissioner board’s restrictions on its
budget, spending 25 percent of its annual budget on legal fees in the first two months of the year alone, county documents stated. According to Maryland’s Land Use Code, which governs the activities of planning commissions, such a body can appoint employees deemed necessary for the work it must do but expenditures are subject to the approval of the governing legislative body and the amount appropriated by it. According to documents provided by Norris from the planning commission, Lusby has pushed back against what the law firm of Cumberland and Ely, LLC, retained by the planning commission, has called illegal restrictions on its operations. The commission has even queried Attorney General Brian Frosh’s office regarding whether the county commissioners can restrict their operations budget and also weather they can dictate how much they can spend on legal counsel. They have even asked whether the county attorney can represent the planning commission and the county commissioners if they are “adverse to each other on an issue or issues?” Lusby said he would soon be making a statement about his suspension but declined an immediate response. “At this time, I have no comment,” Lusby said. Commissioner President Evan Slaughenhoupt said that one of the main points of contention between the two bodies was regarding the text amendment that would allow so-called big box stores in town centers but he believed the problem was even more fundamental than that. “They’ve had pretty much a free reign from other boards,” Slaughenhoupt said. “When we took office we let it be known that we wanted an emphasis placed on business-friendly growth in town centers.” Slaughenhoupt said the board “took no pleasure” in suspending the chair and vice chair. “But we felt we were compelled to do so,” Slaughenhoupt said. Nutter would not comment on the allegations of the planning commission acting against the open meeting laws of the state, but said he wanted to know more. He also said he believed that the two boards should have worked their differences out. “I just think we could’ve resolved this a different way,” Nutter told The Calvert County Times. “We picked out the chair and the vice chair but we haven’t heard from any of the other members of the planning commission.” guyleonard@countytimes.net
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Clifton Emanuel Savoy, a longtime member of the Calvert County Democratic Central Committee and who ran on several occasions for the board of education, was killed over the weekend in a motorcycle crash in Prince Frederick near Main Street, according to Calvert sheriff’s office investigators. According to police, Savoy was riding his motorcycle on Route 4 Nov. 6 at about 7p.m. when he hit a deer with his Harley Davidson when it ran into the path of his vehicle and caused him to skid on the roadway. He was ejected from the motorcycle and remained in the travel lane of Route 4 when he was hit by several vehicles that
did not have enough time to evade Savoy, police said. Police said two of the drivers of the vehicles that hit Savoy stayed behind to give witness statements. A detective who arrived on scene tried to resuscitate Savoy but emergency responders eventually pronounced him dead; his body was transported to the Office of the Medical Examiner in Baltimore for an autopsy. guyleonard@countytimes.net
The Drum Point Lighthouse Needs You Support #Givingtuesday November 29, 2016 is #GIVINGTUESDAY and we invite you to celebrate the spirit of giving back at #GIVINGTUESDAYCMM. All donations will support Southern Maryland’s iconic Drum Point Lighthouse, which is in need of major repairs. Visit the website at www.calvertmarinemuseum.com to participate. #GIVINGTUESDAY is a global movement engaging thousands of organizations worldwide when charities, families, businesses, community centers and students
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Calvert Garden Club Announces Mini Grants Calvert Garden Club is pleased to announce its third annual Mini Grant Program, designed to focus on beautifying Calvert County. Applicants must be local to Calvert County, Maryland and be a nonprofit organization. Qualifying applicants may be selected to receive Mini Grant funds in the amount of $100 to $1000. Calvert Garden Club created this Mini Grant Program in 2013 to broaden the scope of our Club’s efforts in supporting our community, beautifying our county, and helping young people appreciate the benefits of gardening In the past few
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He made contact with the complainant who stated both of his Maryland registration plates were stolen from his vehicle. The last time the victim could recall seeing the tags on his vehicle was in August. Theft Case #16-62636: On November 2, 2016, Deputy R. Spalding was dispatched to Valley Lee Court, in Prince Frederick, for the report of a theft. The victim explained they had left their TMobile ZTE cell phone on the floor of their unlocked vehicle and it is now missing. The vehicle was parked in their driveway and the phone had been left in the vehicle at 4:00pm on November 1st. He discovered the phone missing around 5:00am on November 2nd. Theft Case #16-62442: On November 1, 2016 Deputy D. Clark responded to Hallowing Point Road, in Prince Frederick, and made contact with a SMECO employee who wanted to report a theft. He advised while inspecting SMECO’s electrical meter box, he observed the lock was broken and copper wire jumpers had been installed in order to bypass the meter. The electricity had been disconnected back on May 24th; however, the residence was still drawing electricity. This case is suspended pending additional information from SMECO and further investigation. CDS Violation Case #16-62665: On November 2, 2016, at approximately 1:00pm, Deputy S. Moran activated his emergency equipment on Lusby Lane, in an attempt to perform a traffic stop on a vehicle he witnessed drive through a posted stop sign. The vehicle continued driving and pulled over onto Rousby Hall Road. Upon making contact with the driver, Robert Demarr, 31, of Lusby, he was found to be in possession of a prescription bottle containing several different pills with no proof of a prescription. He was arrested and charged with two (2) counts of CDS: Possession-Not Marijuana (Percocet and Oxycontin).
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Possession with Intent to Distribute Heroin & Prescription Drugs: On 11/1/16 at 6:01 pm, Trooper First Class Lewis stopped a vehicle on Rt. 4 and MF Bowen Rd. in Prince Frederick for traffic violations. The driver, Rebecca L. Robles, 32 of Prince Frederick was placed under arrest for driving while suspended. A search incident to arrest recovered bags of Heroin and numerous types of prescription drugs packaged for distribution. Robles was incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center and was additional charged with Possession With Intent to Distribute CDS and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Possession of Oxycodone: On 11/4/16 at 12:47 am, Trooper Kaitz stopped a vehicle on Rt. 2 near Mt. Harmony Rd. in Owings for traffic violations. Tpr. Kaitz observed the driver toss an object out the passen-
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Calvert County Public Schools Students Chosen as Pages for the General Assembly
Calvert Schools Boost Technology Spending Over the course of the past six months, Calvert County Public Schools has made an unprecedented $1.8 million investment in technology infrastructure and hardware. The enhancements to schools and offices, funded out of FY 16 and 17 budgets, include expanded bandwidth, widespread wifi access, upgraded equipment and firewall, additional mobile devices and a new phone system. Dr. Daniel D. Curry, Superintendent, said, “We are investing in our future. We recognized that improving our infrastructure was essential to lay the groundwork for more student technology in schools and improved communication throughout the system. The kids will notice the new computers, but much of the investment is behind the scenes.�
The most notable change for students has been the expansion of the wifi network and the subsequent addition of mobile devices that are used during classroom instruction. The number of wifi access points has doubled in the last year, with eleven schools having 100% coverage. The remaining sites currently have partial wifi coverage and will have complete coverage by September 2017. With a solid infrastructure in place, nearly 4,700 student laptops have been purchased. Thirteen schools are implementing 1:1 initiatives in one or more grade levels, meaning that students have a laptop that they are able to use throughout the day. From Calvert County Public Schools
Two seniors from Calvert County Public Schools have been selected as student pages for the 2017 Maryland General Assembly in Annapolis. Lily Hensler and Hunter Marsh, both students at Patuxent High, will represent Calvert County during the legislative session. Connor Klapper from Patuxent High was selected as the alternate. The students selected for this prestigious, highly competitive program demonstrate a strong knowledge base, as well as superior communication and problemsolving skills. Student pages serve two nonconsecutive weeks in either the House of Delegates or
the Senate during the thirteen week session. Their duties include distributing materials to members on the floor, running errands, answering the phone, assisting visitors and delivering messages to members. Begun in 1970 by House Speaker Thomas Hunter Lowe and approved by the Maryland State Board of Education, the program is designed to interest youth in state government, foster leadership and provide students with worthwhile experience in state government. From Calvert County Public Schools
Opioid Addiction Forum at College of Southern Maryland The Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse, Inc. (CAASA) is partnering with the College of Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick Campus to bring a community discussion on combating opioid addiction. Residents can come to Building B, Room 103 of the Prince Frederick Campus Nov. 16 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. to hear about the state of the opioid abuse problem and what law enforcement agencies are doing to combat the problem.
Representatives from law enforcement, public education health care agencies will be part of the public discussion. Before the discussion, CAASA will screen the documentary Chasing the Dragon, which depicts the stories of real life opioid addicts and the suffering those narcotics have brought on them and their families. For more information call CAASA at 410-535-3733.
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Seahawks Women’s Swimmers Lose Out To York College
The St. Mary’s College of Maryland women’s swim team (0-3, 0-2 CAC) were defeated by York College of Pennsylvania (3-0, 2-0 CAC) on Saturday afternoon in a Capital Athletic Conference dual meet. The Seahawks would have a strong showing despite the loss, earning six gold medals. York (Pa.) – 119, St. Mary’s (Md.) – 86 How It Happened - The Seahawks would walk away with six gold medals – five individuals and one relay. - Senior captain Lizzie Straathof (Bethesda, Md./Walter Johnson) would earn the first nine points of the day in the 50 freestyle, clocking in a time of 25.92. She would also take silver in the 100 freestyle with a time of 56:51. - Straathof would also anchor the winning 200 freestyle relay, joining her teammates sophomores Rachel Yates (Stevensville, Md./Kent Island) and Samantha Schoenecker (Dallas, Texas/ Woodrow Wilson), and first-year Carolyn Sutton (Laurel, Md./Laurel) with a time of 1:45.07. - Sophomore Elizabeth Valenti (Gaithersburg, Md./Quince Orchard) would take gold in the 400 individual medley with a time of 5:00.25. - Junior captain Rachel Sonnenberg (Derwood, Md./Magruder) topped her opponents in the 100 butterfly
with a final time of 1:04.46. - Sutton would receive an individual gold medal in the 100 backstroke as she clocked a winning time of 1:05.05 while first-year Angela Ross (Perry Hall, Md./Perry Hall) placed third (1:07.49). - Sophomore Hailley Baughman (Lineboro, Md./Manchester Valley) would show her speed in the 100 breaststroke, earning nine points with a time of 1:12.60. The Seahawks would take home the silver medal in the 200 medley relay. The relay featured Ross, Baughman, Sonnenberg, and Yates with a time of 1:58.63. - In the 1,000 freestyle, Valenti claimed a thirdplace finish in 11:37.52. She also gained third in the 500 freestyle in 5:43.34. - Sonnenberg paced St. Mary’s in the 200 freestyle with a third-best time of 2:09.87 while junior Emma Green (Bowie, Md./Elizabeth Seton) came in fourth (2:10.77). Up Next for the Seahawks - The Seahawks will travel to Frostburg State University on Saturday, November 12 for a double-dual meet with University of Pittsburgh at Bradford. The meet will begin at 1:00 p.m. From St. Mary’s College of Maryland
The Tackle Box Fishing Report By Ken and Linda Lamb Special to The County Times Trollers, lure casters, and bottom fishermen are enjoying plenty of rockfish action in the four to twelve pound (24 t0 32 inch) range. The Potomac and Patuxent are chock full of chunky striped bass eager to take bucktails, sassy shads, swimming plugs, spoons and surgical eel lures. The bay has plenty of rockfish at Cedar Point, the Targets, Point No Point, the Middle Grounds, Point Lookout and most everywhere else . We have yet to hear of ocean run fish in the 40 to 50 inch range, but some of the bigger fish caught so far have had sea lice. The lice usually indicate ocean migrants, but maybe the drought and warm water temps have brought the lice to us. The big fish may chose to come in late as last year when only a few were caught before the season end; but the local domestics were very plentiful, and that trend is continuing. Some bottom fishermen using cut bait have caught some serious rockfish in the Patuxent from Point Patience to Sandy Point.
One of two big Redfish caught in last days of Qctober in the Potomac
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Jason Tomsaic and friends caught rockfish casting lures near Cedar Point.
White perch are in the mouth of the Patuxent at Drum Point, Sandy Point, and Point Patience in the deeper holes at around 40 feet. They like shad darts tipped with bits of bloodworm jigged on the bottom. There were some big red drum still hanging around this past week, and some bluefish. These species will be driven south with cold weather if and when we get any.
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Nationwide Network of Volunteers Honoring Veterans By David Spigler Contributing Writer Blue Star mom Catharine Roberts began the Quilts of Valor Foundation [QOVF] in 2003 at her home in Seaford, Delaware during her son Nathan’s deployment to Iraq. Her son’s service inspired her to come up with a means to welcome returning troops, including her son, to ensure they knew and felt the love and gratitude of our grateful citizens, unlike the treatment or lack thereof, shown our military members returning home from the Vietnam War years ago. Ms. Roberts came upon this idea while sitting in her sewing room following a dream she had of a man sitting on the side of his bed huddled and shaking. Upon placing a quilt over his shoulders, this act provided a calming and comforting influence. This dream spawned her into taking action upon realization this might be a means of easing fear. After some thought, she decided she wanted to link up quilt top makers with machine “quilters” throughout the country in an effort to produce and award a healing quilt to “every returning service man and woman touched by war”. These awarded quilts became known as “Quilts of Valor” and became recognized as a symbol from our grateful Nation and as a reminder of our appreciation for our precious military personnel’s service. At first the quilts were made and sent overseas to Kandahar and the front line to be placed on the stretchers of our wounded members. In time it was decided to extend these comforting quilts to all returning service members that felt the pain of war whether in Desert Storm, Iraq, or Afghanistan. Catharines’s idea swept across the country and expanded to the point where these patriotic wraps are now awarded to all deserving veterans touched by war no matter the conflict or declared war they were a part of. These lifetime awards, stitched by hun-
dreds of volunteers in almost every state, are created with love, prayers, and thoughts for healing all wounds, both physical and mental, that result from the experiences gained in serving our country. The mission of QOVF is to cover all veterans and service members touched by war with a comforting and healing quilt. It is a fully established non-profit 501[c] organization dedicated to supporting our veterans. Since its start in 2003, Catharine’s original idea has been the catalyst for the creation and awarding of 148,800 quilts. These wonderful tokens of gratitude are produced completely by volunteers; each a different and beautifully sewed creation, replete with patriotic red, white and blue colored scenes and symbols. Surprisingly, these quilts are valued at $250 to $350 each given the costs for the materials, the number of man hours to produce, and the expenses for shipping. Here in Maryland, many of these beautiful symbols have been presented to our veterans at the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home. A recent presentation was made to a WWII hero who resides there. And several members of the Maryland State Police have been recipients as well in an effort to acknowledge their military service prior to becoming Maryland Troopers. There have been a large number of presentations made to the members of the Vietnam Association based in Silver Spring. During June of 2015 and 2016, more than 45 Vietnam vets were awarded these ”Quilts of Valor” at ceremonies conducted at the Vietnam Wall Memorial in Washington, DC. We are privileged to have a retired military couple who spend six months here in Solomons each year and have been involved with QOVF since 2010. Retired Navy Chief Aviation Electronics Technician Gerry Lague and his beautiful wife Sylvia,
These Quilters represent more than 10,000 volunteers nationwide who have produced by hand almost 150,000 of these beautiful patriotic quilts that have been awarded to our veterans since 2003
pictured on the cover, have produced more than 60 quilts and have personally presented 50 of these beautiful creations themselves. They have thoroughly enjoyed this work since meeting a retired Air Force couple here at the Solomons Navy Recreation Center six years ago. This couple, James and Joan Wobbleton from Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, head up the “Myrtle Beach Shore Birds of South Carolina” group of quilters; at this time there are over 150 members within their organization spread over several States in addition to Maryland. This South Carolina group of great citizens is responsible for awarding more than 985 quilts over the past six years. When not enjoying life here in the “Land of Pleasant Living”, Gerry and Sylvia “winter over” at their home in Florida near Sarasota. They may be returning here full time next year as they have strong ties to Southern Maryland. Originally from New Hampshire where they grew up, they first arrived in St. Mary’s County in 1966 when the Navy gave them orders to Naval Air Station Patuxent River. They enjoyed travelling around the world during Gerry’s 20 years in the Navy. He served on at least five aircraft carriers prior to his assignment to Pax. One of their most interesting assignments involved a five year tour on the White House staff as an electronics technician aboard President Eisenhower’s Presidential yacht, the “Barbara Ann” and President Kennedy’s “Honey Fitz”. Upon his retirement at Pax in 1973, they remained in St. Mary’s County for ten more years before moving back to New Hampshire, then settling in Florida in 2000. But their heart seems to be here as they have come back to camp in Solomons each year since 2001. This “young at heart” couple have thoroughly immersed themselves in these volunteer efforts. They have been a “team” for over 58 years of married life and have three children Deborah, Mark and Paul that provided them with seven grandchildren and a grandchild. They have always been involved in their community in many activities and programs. Gerry is good with his hands and enjoys carving old fashioned Santa Clauses. He even became involved in carving a nine and a half foot statue of the Risen Christ that is now placed over the altar of a church in Parrish, Florida. As members of QOVF, they are actively engaged
A recent presentation of a Quilt of Valor to a Marine Staff Sergeant just back from deployment
whether in Maryland or Florida in producing these beautiful quilts. Gerry does all the measuring and cutting and Sylvia does all the sewing. Together they decide on the designs. Much of the material is donated, but they have purchased material and paid for shipping as necessary. The making of a quilt is no easy task. First and foremost, a Quilt of Valor is not a blanket. It consists of three parts and is held together by many stitches: • The top layer is made with many colors, shapes, and fabrics representing many communities and individuals. • The batting, also called the filler, is the center for warmth. It represents the hope that the quilt will bring warmth, peace, and healing to the individual chosen to receive it. • The backing is the strength that supports the other layers. It represents the strength of the recipient, the support of his or her family, our community, and our Nation. • Each stitch holds the layers together and represents the love, gratitude, and even sometimes the tears of the makers. • * Finally the binding and the Quilt of Valor label is added with name of the person to whom the quilt is awarded. Gerry and Sylvia will often surprise an individual with the awarding of one of these iconic quilts made from their handiwork. Each quilt is formally presented after the chosen recipient has been thoroughly vetted. It comes with a speech with all present standing at attention. The individual is then wrapped in the quilt and photographs are taken of the ceremony. A formal citation and the spoken words “Thank you for your service, your sacrifice, and welcome home” is presented along with the quilt and a blue field with white stars “pillow case” for storage. Gerry and Sylvia derive great pleasure and enjoyment from seeing the happy faces of the surprised recipients, many who had no idea of what was in store for them. They state “to see their faces is worth all the effort that goes into making one of these beautiful quilts for these people, especially those who served in Vietnam”. There are many fine members of this great organization who daily do good things for our Veterans; the Lagues are but two of these unsung heroes. This Veterans Day, be sure to thank a veteran for his or her service. Remember, Freedom is not free. It comes at a price. If you know of a deserving individual who served during a combat era and would like to nominate either him or her, go to Quilts of Valor Foundation.org. For more information on the Quilts Of Valor program, contact James and Joan Wobbleton at jandj.wobbleton@qovf.org.
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McConkey, Balinski Win School Board Races Absentee Ballots Could Decide District 2 Race By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Calvert County saw things change and stay the same in its school board race on Election Day, with one race still yet to be determined. But aside from local elections, Calvert County helped establish the historic ascendency of New York real estate mogul Donald Trump to the become the 45th president of the United States, by coming out in strong numbers for the Republican firebrand, who seemed to defy all established political wisdom to secure his victory. The final vote tally for Calvert County’s local election saw former school board member Dawn Balinski regain a seat with a strong win over Stephen C. Jones in the District 1 race. Balinski won with 20,398 votes to Jones’ 14,664. Balinski lost her last bid for school board in 2014 when she failed to get enough votes against two other opponents in her race. Balinski attributed her win to her experience on the board previously and also to her broad ranging service in many organizations in Calvert. She said that the race, which was supposed to be non-partisan, took a partisan slant when Republicans began to put Jones’ name on their campaign fliers. Balinski said she was “not comfortable with that” but took advantage of Democrat support once the GOP made the move. “He had a very respectable showing,” Balinski said of her opponent. Jones said that when voters asked him which party he was running with in the race he told them that it was a non-partisan contest; but once pressed about his party affiliation, he said he was a Republican. This was Jones’ first time running for political office, he said. “I think Ms. Balinski ran a nice race,” Jones said, who added he did no door knocking during the campaign and only put out signs and met with some local organizations. “I wish her all the best.” Balinski said her top priorities for the next four years would be to reduce class sizes, which meant hiring more teachers and living up to the four year agreement the school board just signed with its employees. In the District 2 race the results were much tighter with incumbent Tracy McGuire holding a small edge against Nancy Vaeth Highsmith, a retired Calvert teacher and administrator, by a margin of 18,095 votes to Highsmith’s 17,910. On Wednesday, Highsmith said that she wanted to wait to see what impact the 2,000 or so absentee votes in Calvert would have
on the District 2 race. “We’ll see what happens with the absentee ballots,” Highsmith said, “But I wish her [McGuire] the best.” McGuire campaigned on her long tenure with the board and characterized herself as a highly devoted member who wanted to continue working with the board. Highsmith wanted to ensure that teachers got more pay through step increases they were told were out of the reach of the county’s budget; she also campaigned on greater transparency with citizens and the Board of County Commissioners on how the board spent its money. The two had differing opinions on a controversial issue over former schools superintendent Jack Smith and pay increases that his executive team received just before his leaving in late 2013. McGuire said Smith’s contract was written so he could run his team as he saw fit and that their windfalls came from leave they could cash in. Highsmith, though, said the increases they received occurred at the same time that teachers were told there was not enough money for their increases. McGuire said the teacher increase would have cost about $3 million. In the District 3 race incumbent Kelly McConkey easily won reelection while facing Erin Knowles. McConkey won 23,082 votes compared to Knowles’ 14,383. McConkey chalked up his win to “hard work, campaigning and dedication during my four year term on the school board.” He said Knowles ran a strong campaign and that the school board race this year had many “good choices” for voters. “She [Knowles] worked very hard,” McConkey said. Knowles said she would continue to work as an advocate for students and teachers. “I’m very proud of the over 14,000 votes I got the first time out,” Knowles said. “I’ll continue to work with the educational system to make sure we get what we need for our students and our teachers.” In national races Democrat Chris Van Hollen handily won his bid to become the newest senator with about 60 percent of the vote. Republican challenger Kathy Szeliga, a delegate in Annapolis, won about 35 percent of the ballot. Democrats have about a two-to-one advantage over Republicans in Maryland. Until his win Tuesday night, Van Hollen and served as the District 8 congressional representative for Maryland.
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U.S. Rep. Steny Hoyer also easily won reelection to the 5th Congressional District with 67 percent of the total vote compared to the near 30 percent that Republican candidate Mark Arness earned. Both Szeliga and Arness had strong showings in Calvert, though, a Republican stronghold. Arness won 22,464 votes to Hoyer’s 19,305; Szeliga won 23,867 votes compared to Van Hollen’s 17, 094. GOP presidential candidate Trump and his running mate Indiana Governor Mike Pence easily won Calvert as well with 24,680 votes to Democrat Hillary Clinton and Former Virginia Governor Tim Kaine’s 16,669. Maryland’s 10 electoral votes, however, went solidly to the Clinton camp on election night. In the Town of Chesapeake Beach’s mayoral race long-time town council member Patrick Mahoney defeated opponent Jeff
Krahling, who also sat as a council member, with 1,017 votes to 937 in a close race, according to unofficial results from the town’s website. Krahling lost his seat on the council as a result of his losing the mayor’s race. Mahoney will take over from Mike Wahl, who finished serving his fourth term as mayor and decided not to run again this year. Council incumbents Stewart Cumbo and Valerie Beaudin each one re-election as two of the top six vote winners in town. Derek J. Favret, Greg Morris, Lawrence Jaworski, and Keith Pardieck also won election as new comers to the council. There were still 36 provisional votes in the town had to count, according to town election results. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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In Remembrance Calvert County in Prince Frederick on November 12, 2016 from 10-11 AM. A memorial service will follow at 11:00 AM. Memorial contributions may be made to Calvert Hospice P.O. Box 838, Prince Frederick, Maryland 20678.
Eulah Rhea McCracken
Thomas “Bryan” Fender
Eulah Rhea McCracken, 78, of Port Republic, Maryland joined the Lord on November 02, 2016. She was born in Kingsport, Tennessee on August 14, 1938 to Ewing and Bonnie Willis. She married Frank McCracken in 1958. Eulah was a homemaker and mother. She supported her husband in his career and her children throughout their lives. She joined the First Baptist Church of Calvert County in 2001 and found a family that offered her fellowship and a great love of the Lord. Eulah was preceded in death by her parents and husband. She is survived by her daughter, Rhea and her husband, Ray Jernigan of LaGrange North Carolina, daughter, Mary Debrito of Port Republic, Maryland, 5 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends at First Baptist Church of
Thomas “Bryan” Fender, 53, of West River, MD passed away at home after a yearlong battle with cancer on November 2, 2016, surrounded by his family. Bryan was born June 6, 1963 in Tacoma Park, MD to Dorothy Lucille Bowman and Gerald Allen Fender. He attended South River VoTech, where he graduated in 1982. He performed various duties in construction work over the years, and most recently performed odd jobs for friends and neighbors. Bryan had a passion for life and the world around him.
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He enjoyed the simple things; enjoying nature, random acts of kindness, making others smile. He was known for his love of the Redskins, playing pool and Chuck Taylors. He enjoyed spending time with his great nephews, as they saw him as another friend to play with. He was preceded in death by his father, Gerald (Jerry) Allen Fender, of West River, in May of 2016. Bryan is survived by his mother, Dottie Fender of West River, MD; his brother, Paul Fender of Deale, MD; and sister, Karen Mitchell of Deale, MD; niece, Tricia (James) Huffman of Deale, MD; nephew, Greg Anderson (Maddy Golob) of West River, MD; great niece, Camren and three great nephews, whom he adored, Zach, Colten and Trent, all of Deale. He also leaves behind many aunts, uncles, cousins and cherished friends. The Family requests that anyone would like, to join us in wearing Chuck Taylors to the services in honor of Bryan’s love for them.
Cleary of Huntingtown, MD, Kathy Myers of Prince Frederick, MD, Karen Myers of Prince Frederick, MD, and Tom Cleary of Huntingtown, MD; grandchildren, Patrick, Sean, Colin, Alison and Erin; sister, Patricia Harkins; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and his children, Tom Myers and Stephen Myers.
Kenneth John Myers, Jr.
Sharon Moore Melcher, 80, of St. Leonard, MD passed away November 2, 2016 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on February 17, 1936 in Manila Philippines to the late Reuel S., Sr. and Florence Moore. She is also predeceased by her husband William Hayes Melcher. Devoted mother of Shelley Holderness, Christopher Melcher, Trisha Arnone, Douglas Melcher, Marcey Melcher, Chip Melcher, and Amy Melcher. Beloved grandmother of 13 and great-grandmother of 5. She is also predeceased by her sister Patsy Sheridan Dunn and survived by her brother, Reuel Sheridan Moore, Jr. The family will receive friends on Saturday November 5, 2016 from 4-6 PM at the Rausch Funeral Home, 4405 Broomes Island Road, Port Republic, MD. where a memorial service will be held on Sunday November 6, 2016 at 12 Noon. Interment will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to Calvert Hospice.
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Kenneth John Myers, Jr., 85, of California, MD passed away on November 1, 2016 at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital. Born April 25, 1931 in Beacon, NY, he was the son of the late Kenneth John Myers, Sr. and Martha (Glenn) Myers. Kenneth graduated from Wappingers Central High School, Wappingers Falls, NY in 1950. He served in the U.S. Army from 1950 until 1954, and married his wife Joan in Wappingers Falls, NY on January 19, 1963. He moved to St. Mary’s County from Florida in 1993. Kenneth was a Staff Engineer for IBM for thirty one years and was a member of the Knights of Columbus and the American Legion. Kenneth is survived by his wife Joan M. Myers; his children, Jacqueline
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Shoppe for Hospice to celebrate “Double Nickle D” 9:00 AM- 1:00 PM Behind the Prince Frederick Outback Lot’s of things are 55 but the Shoppe for Hospice 55 sale is the best. Come to the Shoppe for Hospice to celebrate “Double Nickle Day” on Thursday’s. Shoppers 55 and older (with ID) will receive $2 on each item they purchase over $5.00. The Shoppe is chocked full of designer clothing, sweaters, purses, coats, etc. Men’s clothing runs from suits to shorts and everything in between. Bill Piermattei discusses Environmental Law in the News 4:00-5:00 PM Room 321, St. Mary’s College of Md. library, St. Mary’s City, Md. 20686 Bill Piermattei, managing director of the environmental law program at the University of Maryland’s Francis Key Carey School of Law will be discussing the application of environmental law regarding three timely issues at 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10, at St. Mary’s College of Maryland. Co-sponsored by the Minority Students in the Social Sciences Association and the Environmental Studies Program, Piermattei will address the application of environmental law in regards to the Flint water crisis, the Obama administration’s clean water plan, and the Chesapeake Bay Total Maximum Daily Load. The event will take place in room 321 of the College’s library. Amy Henderson, assistant professor of economics for St. Mary’s College, said the Flint water crisis “raises significant environmental justice concerns” and the TMDL requirements “will be of particular interest to local residents.” In addition to his presentation, Mr. Piermattei will have lunch with a select group of St. Mary’s College students, and will also provide guidance to pre-law students in one-on-one meetings. Free Workshop—Healthy Eating throughout the Holidays! 5:30-7:00 PM K Conway Physical Therapy, 110 Main Street, Prince Frederick, MD 20678 November is American Diabetes Month Prince Frederick, Maryland—K Conway Physical Therapy’s observation of American Diabetes Month is with its November workshop titled “Doctor Kirk …How can physical therapy help with …will focus on “Eating Healthy throughout the Holidays!” This month’s guest speaker is Karen Mohn from the KeepWell Center at Calvert Memorial Hospital where she is the Program Coordinator/Community Dietitian. This month’s free workshop will be held in the evening at the main facility of K Conway Physical Therapy in Prince Frederick, MD. Food and refreshments will be provided. Call 410-535-9850 or e-mail customercare@kconwaypt.com to RSVP Bible Study:Revelation 7:00 PM- 9:00 PM Interdenominational Union Church 8912 Chesapeake Ave, North Beach, MD Join us at the Interdenominational Union Church at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday November 10th for the women’s continuing study group of the Book of Revelation. The DVD /Discussion series by Beth Moore is en-
titled “Here and Now. . There and Then”. The Church is located next to the North Beach Town Hall at 8912 Chesapeake Avenue. The text book for this event is $9. All women are cordially invited to participate. Questions may be directed to Juanita Anderson at (410) 257-3555. www.facebook. com/NBUnionChurch. 2016 PEM Talks presents Pete Lesher 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Road, Solomons, MD 20688 The 2016 PEM Talks series features our newest exhibit Vanished Steamboats: The Maritime Art of C. Leslie Oursler. Pete Lesher, Chief Curator at the Chesapeake Maritime Museum broaden the focus to steamboats throughout the Chesapeake. The importance of the steam lines to commerce, the economy, and social interactions of people living up and down the Chesapeake is fully explored. http://www. calvertmarinemuseum.com CSM Main Stage Theatre: “Pinocchio” 7:30 PM College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts (FA) Building, Theatre, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 10 and 17; 8 p.m. Nov. 11, 12 and 18, and 2 p.m. Nov. 19. This is the classic tale of the wooden puppet who wants to be a real boy. $15 adults, $12 military/seniors/youth. bxoffc@csmd. edu, 301-934-7828, www.csmd.edu/Arts.
Friday, November 11 School’s out Day Camp: Pet-Inspired Art 9:00 AM- 3:30 PM Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center For grades K-5. Join us for a day of fur, feathers, and fins! Let’s explore the Pets art exhibit in the Annmarie art gallery and make our own pet-inspired art. We’ll learn about famous artists inspired by their own pets and create unique artwork in similar styles. 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. On the Go to Vietnam and Korean Veterans Memorials. 9:00 AM- 1:00 PM Sunderland Park n Ride Spend part of Veterans Day visiting two of our beloved memorials in Washington, D.C. Board a motor coach at Sunderland Park n Ride, 9 am, returning there by 1 pm. Bus will then stop and pick up at Vietnam Veterans Memorial. You will have 3 hours to walk around the monuments. Korean Memorial is a healthy walk from Vietnam Memorial. Snacks (lunch) allowed on the bus and may be left on the bus. $16 nonrefundable registration. Must register in person. Rain or shine. 410-257-2411 calvertlibrary.info. Veterans Day Ceremony 10:30-11:30 AM Calvert County Courthouse, Prince Frederick Services will be conducted at 10:30 a.m.at the Calvert county Courthouse. An Open House will be held at the American Legion Post in Chesapeake Beach for the Public and Members. It will be hosted by the American Legion Stallings-Williams Post
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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. 206 Commander Charles Choux. For more information call (301) 855-6466. All are welcome. www.ALpost206. 6th Annual Leonard’s Grant Jingle Mingle 5:00 PM Leonard’s Grant Clubhouse, Leonardtown, MD 6th Annual Leonard’s Grant Jingle Mingle Homemade Craft / Vendor Open House. Experience the ease of shopping this holiday season with quality products without the hassle of the malls!!! Bring a donation for the Outreach Program and receive a ticket for a chance to win a fabulous prize!!! Donations include monetary, nonperishable food items, toiletries and cleaning supplies. There will be RAFFLES and SILENT AUCTIONS!!! Pork Loin Dinner 5:30 PM-7:00 PM American Legion Post 206 3330 Chesapeake Beach Rd E Rt 260, Chesapeake Beach This tantalizing Pork dinner with all the trimmings, including salad, and beverage will impress your taste buds. Hosted by the Sons of the American Legion StallingsWilliams Post 206 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Come to the lower level dining room for a meal you won’t soon forget. Cost is $12. The Post is on Route 260 in Chesapeake Beach and questions may be directed to (301)855-6466. Public Welcome.www.ALpost206.org
Saturday, November 12 NEW CLASS - Zumba Gold-Toning 8:45 -9:50 AM Location: Northeast Community Center, Chesapeake Beach Start your weekend off right with this dance/fitness/toning program that is fun and gets results! An exercise in disguise. This class is Zumba Gold-Toning - specifically designed for those interested in a high energy, but lower difficulty Zumba class with toning fitness elements by using light weights. No experience is necessary. Join the Party! 5K for Nolan Scully 9:00 AM Leonardtown Fire Department Join us for a 5K or 1 mile Fun Run to raise funds for 4-year old Nolan Scully from Leonardtown that is battling a rare form of soft tissue cancer. 5K is $30, fun run is $15. $35 to register race day. Sign up TODAY to join us at: www. signmeup.com/site/online-event-registration/110773/SMUCalendar. Registration is from 7:30-8:45am. Rain or Shine Event! Parking at Leonardtown Elementary School. Interested in being a volunteer or a sponsor?? Contact: Haley Lloyd at hlloyd@ smcm.edu. Poets’ Circle 9:00-11:00 AM Sunderland Park n Ride Beginner or big-time, confident or compulsive, stuck or star-lit! All are welcome. Expect a friendly session of discussion, editing and support. Bring 5 copies of what you want to work on or just yourself. Please register. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-8551862. calvertlibrary.info.
Unique Boutique Fine Art and Craft Show 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Saturday 10 AM - 5 PM, Sunday 10 AM - 4 PM Calvert High School, 600 Dares Beach Road Prince Frederick, MD 20678 Unique Boutique, a fine art and craft show featuring prominent artists from southern Maryland. A sale of artists’ donated works to benefit Calvert Hospice is included. Event is free and open to all! http://UniqueBoutiqueSoMD.com Minecraft Pillow Sculptures 10:00 AM-12 Noon Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center For grades 4-7 Turn your favorite Minecraft characters into a soft, dimensional pillow! Learn to sew a 5x5” felt pillow from a pattern. Choose Steve, pig, chicken, ender or creeper characters. After class, visit the Games exhibit in the Arts Building to see how other artists are inspired by games and characters. Registration required. Must complete an Emergency form for each child in class PRIOR to the class date. To register, visit www.annmariegarden.org. 4th Annual Craft & Vendor Show 10:00 AM-: 3:00 PM St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds, 42455 Fairgrounds Road, Leonardtown, MD The Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad Auxiliary is planning their 4th Annual Fall Craft & Vendor Show to be held Saturday, November 12, 2016 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds, 42455 Fairgrounds Road, Leonardtown, Maryland. Loads of amazing crafts and numerous vendors will be displaying their goods. The show will be inside fairground buildings. Free admission and parking with an on-site ATM. Food and refreshments will be available. Check out our website at: www.hvrs.org. All proceeds benefit the Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad Auxiliary. For more information, please send an email to Hvrsa_craftshow@yahoo.com or call 301-373-3131 and leave a message. Thank you in advance for your support! Pet Adoption Day at Peppers Pet Pantry 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Pepper’s Pet Pantry, Solomons Towne Center, 13372 H.G. Trueman Road Solomons, MD 20688 November is senior dog month. On Saturday November 12, 2016, Pepper’s Pet Pantry in Solomons will host a pet adoption featuring seniors and young dogs, cats and kittens with several local animal rescue groups. Event runs from 11:30-2:30. Pepper’s is located in the Solomons Towne Center behind CVS. For more information, call (410) 326-4006. www.pepperspetpantry.com Country Dance 7:00 PM American Legion Post 206 3330 Chesapeake Beach Rd E Rt 260, Chesapeake Beach For a fun time, come to the Country Dance at the American Legion 206. If you can’t dance, teachers will be available to give instruction. One hour lessons commence at 7:00 p.m. followed by dancing from 8:00 p.m. until midnight. The modest price of $15.00 per person includes soft drinks or draft beer and light munchies. Hosted by
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the American Legion 206 in the upper level Ballroom in Chesapeake Beach on Route 260. Public warmly welcomed. For information call 301-855-6466. www.ALPost206.orgReservations: LBloyer@Verizon.Net. Quarter Auction Benefit 7:00 PM-9:15 PM Knights of Columbus Hall, North Beach, MD Join us for a vendor quarter auction to support the Knights of Columbus Council 7870! Doors open at 6PM Auction starts at 7PM (and runs until approximately 9:15PM) Over 15 different companies will be on hand with quality, new merchandise for you to win. Paddles are $3 each or 2 for $5. Raffles and concessions will also be available. Not sure how to play? No problem! Join us and we’ll show you how. It is tons of fast-paced fun where you can have the chance to win over 75 different items for only quarters! For info or reservations, call Valerie at 240-416-4224 or email vaseward@yahoo.com.!
Sunday, November 13 All You Care to Eat Breakfast 8:00 -11:00 AM American Legion Post 206 3330 Chesapeake Beach Rd E Rt 260, Chesapeake Beach Fortify yourself this Fall day before the Game, with a yummy breakfast featuring Hot Cakes, Sausage, Scrapple, Bacon, Scrambled Eggs, Home Fries, Biscuits, Fruit, and Chip Beef. Hosted by the American Legion Auxiliary from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the upper level Dining Room in Chesapeake Beach on Route 260. Public Welcome. Adults $10; kids 6-12 $5; kids under 6 free. Bloody Marys will be available for a nominal charge. For information call 301-855-6466. www.ALPost206.org Full STEAM Ahead 1:00-4:00 PM Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center FREE Program for Preschool kids & their families! November 13th program - Busy Bankers! Preschool children and their caretakers are invited to visit the artLAB at Annmarie Garden for hands-on investigations and challenges! Each session will help children explore, observe, ask questions, and make predictions about the world around them as they create and play! We’ll investigate a variety of concepts in STEAM--science, technology, engineering, art, and math! Join us for these fun and imaginative sessions that will get your child excited about learning. Perfect for toddlers and preschoolers. Metalsmithing: Textured Silver Rings 1:00-4:00 PM Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center Use a torch and various texturing techniques to learn how to turn a plain piece of .999% pure sliver wire into a freeform ring of your own design. Each student will complete 2 rings. Required supplies for this program: •$40 materials fee due to instructor at class for a complete kit and use of instructor’s tools. Registration required. To register, visit www.annmariegarden.org.
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Calvert Conversations 2:00-3:30 PM Chesapeake Beach Town Hall Happy 75th Birthday to the Naval Research Laboratory/Chesapeake Bay Detachment at Chesapeake Beach Town Hall. Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach, 410-2572411. calvertlibrary.info. SMYOC Autumn Choral Concert 3:00-5:00 PM Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, 225 Alexander St, Solomons, MD 20688 Come hear SMYOC Choir in our first concert of the year! This fall performance will bring together the two choirs from St. Mary’s—the TrebleMakers and CAPELLA—with the two from Calvert—Allegro and Fermata—as they sing a program of music which has something for everyone. From musical theater and opera, to folk song and spiritual, the concert will show off some very fine young singers excelling in what they love to do: singing with passion, artistry, and joy. Join us! For more info visit us on Facebook at www. facebook.com/smyoc/ or @smyoc. CSM Ward Virts Concert Series: Jacques Wieciech, counterteno 3:00 PM College of Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick Campus, Building B, Multipurpose Room, 115 J.W. Williams Road, Prince Frederick. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. Limited seating. Free. rfleming@csmd.edu, 443-550-6011, csmd.edu/Arts/WardVirts/index.html.
Monday, November 14 Liquor Board Chair to Speak to GOP Men’s Club 7:30- 9:00 PM Calvert Elks Lodge, Dares Beach Road, Prince Frederick The Monday Nov. 14 guest speaker at the Calvert GOP Men’s Club will be Robert Arscott, Chair of the Calvert County Liquor Board. The meeting, open to the public, starts at 7:30pm at the Elks Lodge on Dares Beach Road in Prince Frederick. A $10 fee covers light refreshments (sandwiches, cookies, beverage) and room rental. For more info, email racebeat@aol or call 410-610-8666.
Tuesday, November 15 Public Hearing 10:30 AM County Commissioners Hearing Room, 175 Main Street 2nd Floor, Courthouse, Prince Frederick, MD 20678 The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners will hold a Public Hearing to consider and receive comments for a budget adjustment in the water and sewer fund needed to increase appropriations for the Appeal Landfill Utility Upgrade projects to cover additional construction costs to expand water and sanitary sewer infrastructure to serve properties, including that located at 10509 South Solomons Island Road, Lusby, Maryland 20657, as required by the Calvert County Health Department and the Maryland Department of the Environment.
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Steak Night 5:30 -7:00 PM American Legion Post 206 3330 Chesapeake Beach Rd E Rt 260 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 dining room. Public welcome. For more information, call (301)855-6466.www.ALpost206.org Auxiliary of American Legion 206 Meeting 7:00-8:00 PM American Legion Post 206 3330 Chesapeake Beach Rd E Rt 260 Begins at 7:00 p.m. in Upper Level Hall of the Chesapeake Beach Stallings-Williams Post. All members are encouraged to attend and bring their ideas to share. For information, call President Marcellas at (301)3997995. www.ALPost206.org
Thursday November 17 Come to the Shoppe for Hospice to celebrate “Double Nickle D 9:00 AM-1:00 PM Behind the Prince Frederick Outback Lot’s of things are 55 but the Shoppe for Hospice 55 sale is the best. Come to the Shoppe for Hospice to celebrate “Double Nickle Day” on Thursday’s. Shoppers 55 and older (with ID) will receive $2 on each item they purchase over $5.00. The Shoppe is chocked full of designer clothing, sweaters, purses, coats, etc. Men’s clothing runs from suits to shorts and everything in between. Holiday Obstacle Course 10:30 AM - 11:20 AM Northeast Community Center, 4075 Gordon Stinnett Ave. Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732 Holiday Obstacle Course Dress up and come climb around with us! Cost: $2 Calvert Toastmasters Club Meeting 11:30 AM-12:30 PM CourtHouse Square Room 205 Main Street Do you want to become a confident public speaker and strong leader? If so, Toastmasters is the place for you. You’ll find a supportive learn-by-doing environment that allows you to achieve your goals at your own pace. For more information see our website at calvert.toastmastersclubs.org NARFE Meeting 1:00 PM Calvert Pines Senior Center, West Dares Beach Rd., Prince Frederick The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE), Calvert County Chapter 1466, will meet at 1:00 pm on Thursday Nov 17th, at the Calvert Pines Senior Center, West Dares Beach Rd. in Prince Frederick. There will be a presentation on legal issues, documents and trusts for seniors. This will be followed by a short business session. Also, join us for an early lunch at 11:30, this month at the Green Turtle in Prince Frederick. 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.
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Your Land, Your Legacy - Landowner Meeting 5:00 - 8:00 PM Kings Landing Park, 3255 Kings Landing Road Huntingtown, MD 20639 Wondering how to protect your land for the future? Join us for a casual, informative evening with local and regional agencies, nonprofits, and other landowners in the county. Learn more about estate planning, conservation easements, cost share programs and more. No cost and no obligation. The evening is organized by the Calvert County Land Preservation Committee. Registration is helpful but not required. http://calvertparks.org/event-2256026?Ca l e n d a r V i e wTy p e = 1 & S e l e c t e d D a te=11/17/2016 Celebrate! National Parks Turn 100 6:30-7:30 PM Calvert Library Prince Frederick Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way Come join the fun for children 2nd grade and up. Theme: National Parks 100th Birthday! Please register. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. calvertlibrary.info. Voices of Maryland Women 7:00-9:00 PM College of Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick Campus, Building B The Maryland Commission for Women is holding a series of public forums across the state: Voices of Maryland Women. We are pleased to announce that a forum will be held on November 17, 2016, in partnership with the Calvert County Commission for Women, in Prince Frederick. We want to hear from the women of Maryland, in their own words, about the needs and concerns they face in their everyday lives. We will develop a report with recommendations for improvements in programs, legislation and policies that impact the lives of Maryland women from the Western Panhandle to the Eastern Shore. Maryland women across the region are invited to speak to the state Commission for Women and the Calvert County Commission for Women about the challenges they face, as women, and what would make their lives better. Harry Potter/Fantastic Beasts Celebration. 7:00 -8:30 PM Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way Teens! Have you read Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them? Are you ready for the movie? Get excited! Come to our Harry Potter/ Fantastic Beasts themed celebration! Make your own wand, sample some Honeydukes treats, find out your American (Ilvermorny) school house, play some wizardly games and more! Costumes are awesome and definitely encouraged. For ages 13-19. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. calvertlibrary.info.
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Thursday, November 10, 2016
calvART Gallery Presents: Small Works, Gifts of Art From the Heart
CalvART artists have been working nonstop getting ready for our Holiday show running from November 9 through January 8, 2017. They have been hard at work creating unique, one-of-a-kind works of art and gifts. This year avoid being that person, once again, who races through the mall the week before Christmas grabbing anything in sight, hoping you haven’t missed anyone on your list. CalvART Gallery is a cooperative gallery offering an ever-changing collection of art from local artists. The gallery located in Prince Frederick, Maryland, offers a wide variety of original paintings and drawings in a variety of media, including photography, ceramics, glass, and a wide selection of handmade jewelry. CalvART will be kicking off the holiday season with an opening reception November 19, 5 to 8 p.m. Stop by to see what the artists have been working very hard to produce this year, and enjoy refreshments,
a glass of wine, or punch. We are offering the perfect opportunity to be original this Christmas. Art is not only something that one can keep forever; it is a unique and original gift idea. Consider keeping your money at home this holiday season by supporting local art and artists. Money spent locally stays in the local economy and continues to strengthen the economic base of the entire community. Small local businesses make indispensable contributions to communities and neighborhoods. Supporting local artists allows them the opportunity to continue to serve their communities. You will often see members of CalvART supporting local charities and organizations by participating in art shows, teaching workshops, and donating items for fundraisers. Put CalvART at the top of your shopping destinations this Holiday Season. From CalvART
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hopes of finding a home. They are often overlooked because they are adults and they seem shy. You could foster to adopt them for a few weeks and see what a sweet pair they are before you make a commitment. Please find it in your heart to give the adults a chance. You can also go to our website at www.feralcatrescuemd.org to see other cats available for adoption
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Meet the Flying Needles By Holly Zegalia Contributing Writer
Three days a week you can find a group of ladies working as a team. They call themselves the Flying Needles. They started a few years ago at the Southern branch of the Calvert County library on Tuesdays. They quickly learned they needed more time together and now meet at the Lusby Starbucks on Wednesday mornings and Thursday afternoons. They meet, chat about life, knit/crochet/embroider/quilt, and above all provide support. Wendy Mitchell is the leader of the Flying Needles which now has over 50 members from all over Calvert County, a few other states and even members who are in the military and stationed overseas. Mrs. Mitchell started the group with 2 other friends switching homes. They quickly moved to the gazebo outside of the Lusby Starbucks. After bystanders asked about the group they started at the library for those who worked. Not wanting to lose the daytime members they decided to meet Wednesday and Thursday at Starbucks too. Once a month they have a birthday celebration where every member with a birthday that month gets a card and there’s a sweet treat to share. When a member falls on hard times, they are there to help provide support. It could be meals, gift cards for parking or just hugs to know someone is there. But they do so much more. Each year the group works to support others in need. They work with several charity groups to help around the country. Flying Needles does charity work for several reasons. “As a community, I think we
need to do outreach to help others.” said Mrs. Mitchell. “We all know someone that has gone through one of the charities we help, whether ourselves, family or friends and we would want someone to help them.” The biggest projects are blanket making. Each year the ladies work together to make squares for Warm Up America. Warm Up America receives knit or crochet squares that are sewn together and the blankets are distributed to homeless around America. While working on those squares the ladies make more squares and their leader, Wendy Mitchell then sees them together for Ayden’s Foundation of Hope. The work for Ayden’s Foundation of Hope has special meaning to the Flying Needles as Mrs. Mitchell knows the family personally. The goal is for the blankets to be auctioned off and the proceeds go to families who are grieving the loss of a child. Flying Needles also makes at least one blanket a year for the Red Cross. These blankets are also made of squares from different members but are specialized as they are made only in red, white and blue. Flying Needles hearts do not stop with just their blankets though. Each year they also provide chemo caps to a Hospice group and this year are talking about adding NICU blankets to their missions. Flying Needles meets every week, can be found on Facebook and love to have new members to help. If you need to learn to knit or crochet, any of the ladies are happy to help.
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Events
Thursday, November 10
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. Tween Creativity Nights. 6:30-7:30pm. November’s theme is Mural Madness! Are you an artist, writer, chef or designer? Show off your talents at Tween/ Teen Creativity Nights. We’ll provide the space, materials and theme, you bring the imagination! Please register. Calvert Library Southern Branch. Brick Builder’s Challenge 6:30-7:30pm. Lego® enthusiasts can visit the library to take part in a monthly, themed challenge. Legos® supplied by library. Registration not required. Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch. Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support 7:00-8:30pm. Get tips and support from other caregivers. Facilitated by Jeannette Findley & Chris Stelloh-Garner. Please register. Calvert Library Prince Frederick.
Friday, November 11
On the Go to Vietnam and Korean Veterans Memorials. 9:00am -1:00pm. Spend part of Veterans Day visiting two of our beloved memorials in Washington, D.C. Board a motor coach at Sunderland Park n Ride, 9 am, returning there by 1 pm. Bus will then stop and pick up at Vietnam Veterans Memorial. You will have 3 hours to walk around the monuments. Korean Memorial is a healthy walk from Vietnam Memorial. Snacks (lunch) allowed on the bus and may be left on the bus. $16 nonrefundable registration. Must register in person. Rain or shine. 410-2572411 http://calvertlibrary.info.
Saturday, November 12
Poets’ Circle. 9:00-11:00am. Beginner or big-time, confident or compulsive, stuck or star-lit! All are welcome. Expect a friendly session of discussion, editing and support. Bring 5 copies of what you want to work on or just yourself. Please register. Calvert Library Prince Frederick.
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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. Financial Literacy: Retirement & Distribution. 2:30-4:30pm. Questions about Retirement and Distribution of retirement benefits? Come for this presentation and Ask the Experts. Department of Labor, Employee Benefits Administration and Tim Hayden, Finance Director for Calvert County will be presenting. Co-sponsored by Calvert Commission for Women and Calvert Library. Calvert Library Prince Frederick. Intimacy Post-Injury; A presentation by Author Dr. Elspeth Ritchie. 3:00-4:00pm. A presentation on sexual and physical health for combat veterans followed by a Q and A session. Dr. Ritchie has written or contributed to over 200 publications, her newest book is “Intimacy Post-Injury: Combat Trauma and Sexual Health”. Calvert Library Southern Branch.
Monday, November 14
Monday Morning Fun. 10:00-11:00am. Join us at 10 am for dancing, stories, movies and fun. Calvert Library Prince Frederick. JobSource Mobile Career Center. 1:00-4:00pm. 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; state of the art workforce applications and connectivity for wireless mobile device access. Calvert Library Fairview Branch. Green Crafting. 2:00-5:00pm. Green crafters will meet 2-5 on Mondays to make crafts out of material that would typically be thrown away. Crocheting, needlework, and simple tying techniques will be used. Teens are welcome. Calvert Library Southern Branch. Book Discussion. 7:00-8:30pm. - When Books Went to War by Molly Guptill Manning. When America entered World War II in 1941, we were faced with an enemy who had banned and burned millions of books. Read, learn and
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discuss America’s response! Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch.
Tuesday, November 15
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. Smashbooks: Tween Craft Night 6:30-8:00pm. Shaving cream and food coloring and paper?! Oh my! Join us for a lesson in paper marbling and book making taught by Vicki Lee, Chairperson of the Potomac Chapter of the Guild of Book Workers. First we’ll work on our paper marbling technique, and then turn our new paper into the cover of a Smashbook! An unplanned daily scrapbook, a Smashbook is a journal of your experiences on-the-go. Curious? Sign up now, space is limited! Calvert Library Prince Frederick. Book Discussion. 7:00-8:30pm. Me Before You by Jojo Moyes. A love story for this generation, this book brings to life two people who couldn’t have less in common--a heartbreakingly romantic novel that asks, What do you do when making the person you love happy also means breaking your own heart? “--. Calvert Library Prince Frederick
Wednesday, November 16:
Poetry Reading and Photography Reception for Christine and Kevin Higgins. 7:00-8:00pm. Meet the co-authors of Plum Point Folio,” Kevin and Christine Higgins, whose talents are on display at Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch. Light refreshments. Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch. Book Discussion. 2:00-3:30pm. Same Kind of Different as Me by written by Ron Hall and Bob Denver. A dangerous, homeless drifter who grew up picking cotton in virtual slavery. An upscale art dealer accustomed to the world of Armani and Chanel. A gutsy woman with a stubborn dream. A story so incredible no novelist would dare dream it. Calvert Library Fairview Branch.
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Thursday, November 17
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. Harry Potter/Fantastic Beasts Celebration. 7:00-8:30pm. Teens! Have you read Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them? Are you ready for the movie? Get excited! Come to our Harry Potter/ Fantastic Beasts themed celebration! Make your own wand, sample some Honeydukes treats, find out your American (Ilvermorny) school house, play some wizardly games and more! Costumes are awesome and definitely encouraged. For ages 13-19.Calvert Library Prince Frederick. 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. Celebrate! National Parks Turn 100. 6:30-7:30pm. Come join the fun for children 2nd grade and up. Theme: National Parks 100th Birthday! Please register. Calvert Library Prince Frederick. Kids Tech. 6:30-7:30pm. Register for a special Kid’s Pub Quiz night with Technology. 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 required. This month’s topic: Van Gogh. Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch. Family Night Primo. 7:00-8:00pm. STEAM workshop designed to engage kids in create problem solving using Primo to a make robot move. Parents and caregivers encouraged to stay. Kids K-7grade. Please register. Calvert Library Fairview Branch.
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Entertainment
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Thursday, November 10, 2016
Young at Heart n O g n i o G By Keri Lipperini
In Entertainment
Thursday, November 10th
Sunday, November 13
Steve Nelson Anglers Seafood Bar and Grill, Solomons 6-10pm
American Legion Bluegrass Concert Series American Legion Post 238, Hughesville, MD 2pm For tickets: www.americanlegionbluegrass.com
Funkzilla The Ruddy Duck, Solomons 7:30pm CSM Main Stage Theatre: “Pinocchio” College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus 7:30 p.m. Nov. 10 and 17; 8 p.m. Nov. 11, 12 and 18, and 2 p.m. Nov. 19.
Friday, November 11th Karaoke Anglers Seafood Bar and Grill, Solomons 9pm-1am
SMYOC Autumn Choral Concert Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, 225 Alexander St, Solomons, MD 20688 3-5pm CSM Ward Virts Concert Series: Jacques Wieciech, counterteno College of Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick Campus 3pm
Tuesday, November 15th
Backstage Pass Anthony’s Bar and Grill
Ben Connelly Anglers Seafood Bar and Grill, Solomons 6-9PM
Saturday, November 12th
Wednesday, November 16th
Matt Garrett “Funkzilla” Anglers Seafood Bar and Grill, Solomons 8pm-12am
Wild Card Trivia Anglers Seafood Bar and Grill, Solomons 7-9PM
Bull and Oyster Roast and Country Dance Prince Frederick Volunteer Rescue Squad 5pm-6:30pm Bull and Oyster Roast from 5pm 6:30pm or while supplies last Country Dance from 7pm - 11pm “Country Memories” Band B.Y.O.B. — with setups available
Thursday, November 17th Mike Damron Anglers Seafood Bar and Grill, Solomons 7-10pm Swamp Candy The Ruddy Duck, Solomons
AARP Driver Safety Class
An AARP Driver Safety Class will be held, Tuesday, November 15, 9 a.m. at Calvert Pines Senior Center. Many things have changed over the years including roads, vehicles, technology in those vehicles, and even the people behind the wheel. As drivers, if you don’t keep up with those changes, you put others and yourself at risk. Pre-register for this class by calling 410-535-4606. Fee: $15/members, $20/non-members. Must show AARP cards.
Beware of Fake IRS Tax Bill Notices
The IRS is warning taxpayers of scammers sending a fraudulent version of a notice labeled CP2000 for tax year 2015. This scam may arrive by email, as an attachment, or by mail. Scams take many forms: threatening phone calls, phishing emails and demanding letters. The CP 2000 notices appear to be issued from an Austin, TX address. The letter says the issue is related to the Affordable Care Act and requests information regarding 2014 coverage. The payment voucher lists the letter number as 105C. The notice requests that checks be made out to the IRS and sent to the “Austin Processing Center” at a post office box. The IRS does not initiate unsolicited email contact or contact by social media. Learn more by going online to www.irs.gov.
Please submit calendar listings by noon on the Tuesday prior to our Thursday publication.
Calvert Pines Senior Center (CPSC)
Join us for a Thanksgiving Celebration, Tuesday, November 15, 12 noon. Pre-register for this holiday party.
North Beach Senior Center (NBSC)
Enjoy the Thanksgiving Party Thanksgivingmania with Paul McCartney, Tuesday, November 15, 10:30 a.m. Pre-register for lunch.
Southern Pines Senior Center (SPSC)
Many wonderful items will be up for bid at the Thanksgiving Auction, Tuesday, November 15, 11 a.m., then enjoy a holiday lunch at 12 noon. Pre-register for lunch.
Eating Together Menu Monday, November 14
Egg Salad Sandwich, Tossed Salad, Banana
Tuesday, November 15
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 sarahwilliams@countytimes.net
Just Hang Up!
Just Hang Up is a good rule of thumb for all calls from individuals or companies you don’t know. It is especially important if Medicare beneficiaries receive calls from persons claiming to be from Medicare. Remember, Medicare will not call you on the phone seeking personal information. Medicare already knows your information. These calls are from persons seeking personal information so they can, in most cases, bill Medicare for services never provided. The only way Medicare will communicate with you is by mail. The best way to avoid getting scammed is to Just Hang Up!
Turkey with Gravy, Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, Broccoli, Cranberry Sauce, Baked Apples, Pumpkin Pie
Wednesday, November 16
Thursday, November 17
Pork Roast with Gravy, Applesauce with Cinnamon, Whipped Sweet Potatoes, California Blend, Apple Pie
Friday, November 18
Oven Fried Chicken, Baked Potato, Wax Beans, Rice Pudding with Raisins
Meatloaf with Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Seasoned Greens, Peach Crisp 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. Way to fish 4. Not us 8. “M*A*S*H” actor Alda 10. A store of valuable things 11. Bring on 12. Gave birth to horse 13. British poet Hunt 15. Swine-like 16. Asteroid 1532 __ 17. Devout 18. A boost 21. Licensed for Wall Street 22. Tooth caregiver 23. Political action committee 24. Make a soft murmuring sound 25. Porky is one 26. Taoism
27. 1950s sex symbol 34. Imprisonment 35. Small freshwater ducks 36. Happening later than it should have 37. Unit of measurement 38. Coen Bros’ “The Dude” does this 39. The destroyer (Hindu) 40. Kids take these to school 41. Flow or leak through 42. East Greenwich High School 43. Midway between south and southeast
CLUES DOWN
1. Many-colored flower 2. Strangers 3. One who is outcast 4. Transmitters 5. Theory of interconnection 6. Happening 7. Native of ancient Asian kingdom 9. Black (Span.) 10. Destructive storm 12. Condemn beforehand 14. Baseball players do this 15. Exclamation that denotes disgust 17. When you expect to get there 19. Dreams up 20. Peacock network
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23. Robbers 24. Beverage container 25. Celebrations 26. A way to change color 27. Bullheaded 28. Type of visual display 29. Easily purchased type of medication 30. City along the western Rhine 31. Animal disease 32. Martinis have these 33. Run away 34. Remove errors from 36. Slugger Ruth
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Presenting the professionals' favorite properties on the market.
Realtor’s Featured Homes of the Week
Choice
Waterfront! Over 7.5 acres with pier.
Property has a cottage almost attached that would make a great, “Man Cave” or “In Law Suite” – has 1 bedroom, living room with fireplace, kit, and bathroom. Main house features a deck with Gazbo, basement with garage, along with handicapped ramp to the 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, living room, Kitchen, and dining area. Living room has access to the above copula with view of the creek and the Bay. $349,500.
Addie McBride • Franzen Realtors, Inc. 301-481-6767 • addiemcbride@verizon.net
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Apartment for Rent
In Lexington Park
Home For Rent! Patrick Dugan “Sell” Phone 240-577-1496 Office 301-863-2400 ext. 229 email me at Patrick4Homes@gmail.com O’Brien Realty is a veteran owned company
Great home on an acre of land. Located near historic Sotterley Plantation, Greenwell State park and the boat ramp at Forrest Landing. 4/5 bedrooms, the 5th has the washer and dryer in it. With 3 full baths you won’t have to wait long to get a shower!
View all homes for sale in So. Maryland Including foreclosures at; www.Patrick4homes.com
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2 bed, 1 bath apartment in a great complex!
Large rooms with lots of closet space. Balcony with storage. W/D in unit. 2 pools, tennis court, basketball court and playground.
$1,009/month
7 month lease with possible extension.
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Career Opportunity!
The County Times Newspaper is looking for enthusiastic advertising sales representatives to join our team!
To list a property in our next Realtor’s Choice edition, call
301-247-7611
Please apply if you: have previous sales experience (preferably in advertising), are a self-starter, independent worker and love interacting with business owners. Unlimited earning potential!
Send resume to Jen@countytimes.net
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