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By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Two dwelling fires, less than a day apart, are currently under investigation in Calvert after they displaced one family and left several tenants in an apartment complex without a home. The first fire occurred at Chesapeake Manor Apartments in North Beach April 8 when an electrical fire caught in the ceiling of the living room of an apartment, which caused about $1,000 in damage. The smoke alarm did not activate, according to state fire marshal investigators. The blaze brought out 46 firefighters at 6:44 p.m. to combat it; the fire took about 15 minutes to knockdown. Just hours later, at about 4:58 a.m., firefighters from the Huntingtown fire company arrived at Lake Ridge Drive
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As planning proceeds for a new Beach Elementary School, current thinking is that the new school will be on the site of the existing school. If that proves to be the eventual decision, students at the existing school may have to be relocated while construction is under way for the new school, according to Supervisor of Construction Shuchita Warner. “We are going to attempt to build on the same property,” she told the school board at their April 6 meeting. Warner reported on the thinking coming from the Education Specifications Committee meetings looking at the new school. Warner said the “emphasis on sidewalks and smart growth” in the Town of Chesapeake Beach and especially around the existing school site are leading the committee to the conclusion to locate at the existing school site, even though there is money in the budget for a new site. Included in the discussions is the idea of co-locating a new library at the Beach Elementary School site. That could be either in the same new building or in a separate building, said Warner. School Superintendent Dr. Daniel Curry told the school board at the April 6 meeting that additional state monies are available for cooperative efforts between agencies. “There is a
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Rezoning Proposed Locust Inn: Is it Historic for County-Owned or an Eyesore? Land in Lusby By Dick Myers Staff Writer
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The Calvert County Planning Commission and the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) will be considering a proposed zoning amendment for a five-acre tract of land in Lusby Town Center. The land is currently owned by the county. The land is adjacent to the Patuxent Appeal Campus and was deemed surplus by the Calvert County Board of Education. The land was turned over to the county. The property is currently zoned Institutional District, in keeping with its original purpose as a school site. According to Deputy Director of Community Planning and Building Mary Beth Cook, the proposal is to rezone the property to Neighborhood Commercial District, similar to adjacent properties. The five-acre property is to the south side of the Patuxent Appeal Campus, but
it does not front onto Route 765, according to Cook. The address of the property is 25 Appeal Lane. Cook noted that there are two reasons in state law for approving a rezoning – mistake in the original zoning or change in the character of the neighborhood. She told the BOCC at their April 11 meeting that the “change in the neighborhood” reason would be used for the zoning change proposal. The BOCC agreed to direct staff to schedule a work session on the proposal with the planning commission and then upon recommendation of the planning commission there would be a joint commission/BOCC public hearing. dickmyers@countytimes.net
Funding Formula Proposed for County Public Schools By Dike Myers Staff Writer The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) has been presented with a proposal to create a school funding formula to provide some consistency in the future. The proposal was hammered out by county staff led by County Administrator Terry Shannon and School Superintendent Dr. Daniel Curry. The proposed funding formula will be presented to the school board at their April 20th meeting. It was received warmly by the BOCC, who will have to make a final decision by April 25 in advance of the May budget hearing. The proposed formula impacts next year’s school board funding request by adding $791,000 to the proposed $119.8 million presented at the public hearing on the BOCC’s staff recommended budget. That amount was $5.5 million more than the state-required Maintenance of Effort funding. It included $3 million to cover the cost of a STEP increase granted school employees during the current fiscal year using school board budget surplus monies. The county will be picking up that cost next fiscal year. With the additional school system funding, County Finance and Budget Director Tim Hayden said the school board should have enough monies to provide the extra make-up STEP for school system employees that is included in their negotiated agreement. The proposed formula takes the prior years per pupil appropriation, which is
them multiplied by enrollment (although there is no penalty for a decline), Consumer Price Index and an adjustment factor for new initiatives. The agreement also calls for a one-time additional appropriation to the school system of $2 million in Fiscal Year 2019. If the school system’s budget fund balance goes over $5 million the overage would be applied to OPEB (Other Post-Employment Benefits). Monies for the additional school funding will likely cone from a reduction in the OPED contribution for the school system from the county. Part of the $25 million additional PILOT (Payment in Lieu of Taxes) from the Dominion project had been earmarked for OPEB. The commissioners also tentatively agreed to fund an additional STEP for county employees to make up for the fact that no STEP was granted this year. Several of the commissioners felt that would only be fair considering the school employees received a STEP. Cost of the extra STEP is $1 million. The BOCC also spent several hours at their April 11 meeting going over additional funding requests from departments that total more than $5 million. Decisions on those requests will have to be made prior to the April 25 deadline. dickmyers@countytimes.net
It sits forlorn in the middle of Solomons Island. A decidedly unhistorical Budweiser banner touting the upcoming Tike Bat opening hangs in front with a satellite dish mounted on its side. Yet history is what is in question for the fate of Locust Inn as the county commissioners must ultimately decide whether to allow the building’s Historic District designation to be removed, permitting the new owners to demolish it for a new restaurant. The controversy is pitting the county’s Historic District Commission and the Calvert County Historical Society against one of the county’s most well-known businesses, the Stoney’s restaurant empire. The Calvert County Planning Commission held a special meeting on the controversy on April 5. The purpose was to decide whether to schedule a joint meeting with the county commissioners. They did just that and set the date as Tuesday, April 11, after press deadline. The April 5 meeting turned into a minipublic hearing with comments both pro and con being presented in anticipation of the full joint public hearing. The controversy was set in motion by a denial of a demolition request by Jeannie Cousineaux-Stone of property owner PAR Limited Partnership. Cousineaux-Stone told the planners the company concluded it was too costly to restore the building, which was their original intent. Cousineaux-Stone said her company bought the building without being allowed to inspect inside it by the previous owner. “We purchased the property sight unseen.” she said. When they finally were able to get inside after closing they found a mess – “The floors were falling in.” She added that the house had been a flop house and a drug haven. “ Jim Langley, who said the house had been in his family for five generations and that he had lived in it, supported the plans to tear it down.
“This is not an historic property. I am old but that does not make me historical,” Cousineaux-Stone said. The house was built in 1886 and operated as a boarding house as early as 1906, according to a report from the Department of Community Planning and Building authored by Historic Preservation Planner Kirsti Uumila. The building was enlarged in 1910 and “It is likely that the Italianate styling of the façade was added at that time” according to the report. In more recent years it was operated as a bed and breakfast. According to the staff report: “A number of inns were built in Calvert County during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries as tourists began to come for recreation to the shores of the Chesapeake Bay and the rivers in increasing numbers. The Locust Inn is the oldest known surviving example in Solomons, and rare survivor from that period in the entire county.” Cousineaux-Stone told the planners it would cost almost a million dollars to renovate the property, money they don’t have. Instead the plan is to demolish it and erect a new restaurant. She said her company is very interested in the area’s history and has displays in their other restaurants (of which Stoney’s on Broones Island was the first). She said there would be a similar display on the history of Locust Inn in whatever is built. It’ll be up to the county commissioners to decide whether she will be allowed to do that. Uumila said there are 92 properties in the county with Historic District designation in a program that started in 1974. There has been only one other request to remove the designation, and that was denied.
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Sheriff’s Office Press Releases During the week of March 27 through April 9 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 2,709 calls for service throughout the community. Burglary Case #17-16973: On April 1, 2017, at approximately 1:00 pm, Deputy D. Naughton was dispatched to Our Lady Star of the Sea (Church), located in Solomon’s Island, for the report of a burglary. A church employee stated they noticed the lobby area had been rummaged through and multiple items (donated for a children’s Easter Raffle) were missing. Deputy Naughton approached two (2) persons walking in the Church parking lot and discovered they stole the missing items. Christina Tomco, 37, of Prince Frederick, and Salvatore Gallodoro, 38, also of Prince Frederick, were arrested for 2nd Degree Burglary, 4th Degree Burglary and Theft Less than $100.00. Gallodoro was also found with straws containing Xanax residue in his shoe; he received an additional charge of CDS Paraphernalia (straw).
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Burglary Case #17-16462: On March 29, 2017, at approximately 8:00pm, Deputy K. Williamson responded to Archers Lane, in Owings, for the report of a burglary. The victim advised someone stole a Pramac EG2800 T-Bar generator, model # EG2800 from their shed some time between March 15 – 29th. The victim was not certain whether the shed was locked but there was no damage to the shed. Tire tracks were also seen across their property. Burglary Case #17-16446: On March 29, 2017, Deputy K. Williamson responded to Coxtown Lane, in Owings, in regards to a burglary. The victim advised someone broke into their storage shed and stole numerous tools sometime between March 9th - 29th. Missing tools include: a (red) self-propelled Honda lawn mower, an (orange) tiller, a lime green and black Ryobi 2016 1700PSI pressure washer (model RY14122), an (orange) Stihl weed whacker, a Husqvarna chainsaw, a (red) Craftsman leaf blower and a Stihl ax. Tire tracks were observed cutting across the yard.
CDS Violation Case #17-17384: On April 3, 2017, at approximately 11:30pm, Deputy R. Shrawder conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of St. Leonard Road/Fountain Lane, in St. Leonard. He made contact with the driver, Ebou Smith, 40, of Lexington Park, MD, and discovered he was in possession of Cocaine, Paraphernalia, a bottle of urine and was driving with a suspended license and had an active Calvert County Warrant. He was arrested and charged with Alter Drug or Alcohol Test, CDS Possession of Paraphernalia (scale), CDS Possession of Cocaine, Driving with a Suspended License and served his outstanding Warrant. CDS Violation Case #17-17112: On April 2, 2017, Deputy B. Sampson conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of Traskers Boulevard/North Solomons Island Road, in Prince Frederick. He made contact with the driver, Darien Chase, 19, of St Leonard, who was found to have a large plastic bag containing marijuana in his possession. He was transported to the Detention Center and charged with CDS Possession greater than 10 grams (25.3 grams). He also received a repair order for a broken rear center brake light. CDS Violation Case #17-16310: On March 29, 2017, at approximately 9:00am, Deputy G. Gott conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of HG Trueman Road/Village Center Drive, in Lusby. Deputy C. Childress and his K9 partner, Flip, arrived on the scene to assist and gave a positive alert to contraband. The driver, Derrick Estep, 27, of St. Leonard, was driving on a suspended license. The passenger, Ashley Ballenger, 25, of Mechanicsville, MD, was found with heroin on her person, inside of a modified plastic straw. Ballenger was charged with Possession of Heroin and Possession of Paraphernalia (straw). While conducting an inventory search of Derrick’s wallet at the Detention Center, a modified plastic straw containing heroin residue was discovered. Derrick was issued the appropriate paperwork for his traffic violation and Possession of Paraphernalia (cut straw).
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juana on her person. Bauman was placed under arrest for Trespassing on Private Property, CDS Possession of a Dangerous Nonnarcotic Drug (Zolpidem) and received a Civil Citation for Possession of Marijuana under 10 grams. Disorderly Conduct Case # 17-17546: On April 4, 2017, at approximately 6:00pm, Deputy A. Moschetto responded to Mint Court, in Prince Frederick, to assist the Maryland State Police with a Warrant service. Seen at the location was a disorderly subject who was cursing at Cpl. Esnes and disregarded instructions to stay put until MSP’s investigation was complete. Deputy Moschetto advised Trooper Matthews to stop the fleeing vehicle because the disorderly subject had failed to obey a lawful order. The vehicle was stopped at Yardley Drive/MD Rt. 231 and the driver, Tray Ball, 25, of Huntingtown, was detained. Deputy Moschetto arrived on the scene and observed a purple and silver aluminum T-ball bat, located between the driver’s door and seat, and a claw hammer, in the driver’s door pocket. He attempted to place Ball under arrest for failure to obey a lawful order but Ball continued to flail his arms to avoid arrest. Mr. Ball continued to curse and a crowd started to gather. He was charged with Failing to Obey a Lawful Order, Disorderly Conduct, Resisting/Interfere with Arrest, Obstructing and Hindering, two (2) counts of Possession of a Concealed Weapon (bat and claw hammer).
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Theft Case #17-17217: On April 3, 2017, at approximately 7:30am, Deputy S. Rediker responded to the 7-11 on Hallowing Point Road, in Prince Frederick, regarding a theft in progress. Upon arrival he spoke with the complainant who stated the suspect, Matthew Hutchins, 25, of Lusby, was seen on video, stealing an Energy Drink. Hutchins was patted down and found to have a cut straw, containing crushed powder (Percocet), in his left front pocket. Hutchins was issued a Criminal Citation for the Paraphernalia Possession (cut straw) and charged with Theft Less Than $100.00 (Energy Drink).
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CDS Violation Case #17-15994: On March 27, 2017, at approximately 4:00pm, Deputy B. Sampson was dispatched to Bandit Al Lane, in St. Leonard, for a trespassing complaint. Responding officers made entry into the home and determined that Kathleen Bauman, 53, of Prince Frederick, was the trespasser and would not leave the complainant’s home. She was searched and found to have pills (Zolpidem) and a small amount of mari-
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Theft Case #17-16647: On March 30, 2017, Deputy A. Ostazeski responded to Soller’s Wharf Road, in Lusby, for the report of a theft. Upon arrival the victim stated a rear license plate was stolen off of their vehicle sometime between 12:00pm on March 29 – 1:30pm on March 30. No suspects at this time. Theft Case #17-16394: On March 29, 2017, Deputy A. Ostazeski was dispatched to Algonquin Trail, in Lusby, for a similar report of stolen deck furniture – a two-person metal gliding chair, two (2) metal chairs matching the glider and a metal table with a glass top matching the set. The victim stated the furniture was last seen around 2:30pm on March 27 and was noticed missing on March 28 around 7:30pm. Theft Case #17-16277: On March 28, 2017, at approximately 12:00am, Deputy R. Kreps and Deputy M. Trigg responded to Wawa on Kirksville Lane, in Dunkirk, in reference to a theft in progress. They were able to detain both shoplifting suspects, Ashley Tilch, 28, of Owings, and Brian Loy, 28, of Lothian, MD. A search of Tilch’s purse was conducted and a light gray/brown powder (heroin) was found in her wallet. Loy was advised to leave the property or he would be arrested. He began to argue, use profanity and cause a scene. At that point Loy was placed under arrest for Trespassing on Private Property, Disorderly Conduct and Failure to Obey a Lawful Order. Tilch was transported to the Detention Center and charged with CDS Possession of Heroin, Possession of Paraphernalia (paper) and Theft Less than $100. Theft Case #17-16189: On March 28, 2017, at approximately 4:30pm, Deputy R. Wilson was dispatched to Old Town Road, in Huntingtown, for the report of a theft in progress. The witness reported a black male had stolen items from the 7-11 store by placing them in a red duffle bag, left the store and jumped into a get-away vehicle. The vehicle was followed and contact was made with the driver, Vincent Matthews, 45, of College Park, MD. The second subject, carrying the duffle bag, had exited the vehicle and ran away. A foot chase ensued and Samuel Jones, 31, of Temple Hills, MD was located in the Dollar General Store, where he immediately complied with orders to surrender. He was placed in handcuffs and transported back to the 7-11. The red duffle bag, tossed by Jones into a nearby dumpster, was retrieved along with five (5) stolen DVD’s from the Huntingtown 7-11; eight (8) additional DVD’s (stolen from the Chapline 7-11) and found in the vehicle, were all recovered and returned to the respective 7-11 stores. A search of Matthews’ wallet revealed a package of suboxone. He was placed under arrest and charged with two (2) counts of Theft Less Than $100.00 and Possession of a Synthetic Narcotic (Suboxone). Jones was charged with two (2) counts of Theft Less Than $100.00 and Disorderly Conduct.
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Hobby Stock (feature 2) 3. David Gates 4. Ryan Quade 5. Stephen 1. Sam Archer 2. Dave Adams 3. Rob- Suite 6. Ben Pirner 7. Dominic King bie Kramer 4. Buddy Dunagan 5. Hilton Pickeral 6. Jonathan Raley 7. Matt RanU-Car (feature 2) dall 8. Mikey Latham 9. Corey Swaim 10. Savannah Windsor 2.Jamie Marks Pete Stallings 11. Tommy Randall 12. Ray 3. Dominic King 4.Ben Pirner 5. Ryan Wilson over the final eleven laps before Bucci DNS- Jerry Deason, Greg Morgan, Quade 6. David Gates 7. Stephen Suite settling for a hard earned runner-up finish. James Rainey, Lane Price (DNS) “Wow, Logan made me work for that one.” An elated Wilson stated in Potomac’s vicU-Car (feature 1) By Doug Watson for Potomac Speedway tory lane. “We haven’t had much luck 1. Savannah Windsor 2. Jamie Marks down here in the past and to finally get a win here in Maryland and to hold off Logan to do it is awesome, he’s one of the best in the business.” Jamie Sutphin took third with Darin Henderson and Ryan Clement completing the top-five. Heats went to Jamie Sutphin and Darren Alvey. In support class action Jonathan Raley For the first time in its history, the Col- The Hawks’ 92-81 loss eliminated CSM posted his second win of the season in the lege of Southern Maryland men’s basket- from the tournament. first of two 10-lap Hobby Stock features ball team won the Region XX Division II The Hawks finished the season with a with defending champion Sam Archer col- Men’s Basketball Championship this year. 14-18 record. This was Coach Alan Hoyt’s lecting his season first in the second 10- That accomplishment qualified the Hawks 10th season as head coach. His current lap event. 2016 U-Car champion Savannah to compete in the National Junior College coaching record in this position is 111 Windsor swept both ends of the twin 10- Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division II wins-173 losses. Hoyt earned his 100th win lap features for the class for her first track Tournament, which was held in Danville, as head coach this season with the 113-78 scores of the new season. win over Community College of Beaver Illinois, March 21-25. CSM’s first game in the tournament County on Dec. 17. Limited Late Model feature finish was against No. 1-seeded Southwestern 1. Kyle Lear 2. David Williams 3. Der- Community College, rick Quade 4. Billy Tucker 5. Tyler Emory the Spartans from Cres6.Rich Marks 7. Mark Bailey 8. Jonny Oli- ton, Iowa. The Spartans ver 9. Deuce Wright came out on top, winning 94-69. SouthwestRUSH Crate Late Model feature finish ern went on to win the 1. Eric Wilson 2.Logan Roberson 3. Ja- tournament, giving the mie Sutphin 4. Darin Henderson 5. Ryan Spartans their first naClement 6. Matt Tarbox 7. Jeff Pilkerton 8. tional championship in Megan Mann 9. Darren Alvey 10. Tracey their history. Graves 11. Matt Glanden 12. Rich Culver In the Hawks’ second 13. Chuck Bowie DNS- Timmy Booth, game in the tournament, John Imler, Harry Shipe III they were paired with the Waubonsee CommuHobby Stock (feature 1) nity College Chiefs from 1. Jonathan Raley 2. Sam Archer 3. Sugar Grove, Illinois. The CSM Hawks celebrate winning the Region XX Division II Men’s Buddy Dunagan 4.Dave Adams 5. Robbie Basketball Championship. Kramer 6. Tommy Randall 7. Ray Bucci 8. Hilton Pickeral 9. Mikey Latham 10. Jerry Deason 11. Pete Stallings 12. Matt Randall 13. Corey Swaim DNS- Greg Morgan, James Rainey, Lane Price
Lear Secures First of Season On a blustery and cold night in Southern Maryland, Kyle Lear braved the elements to post his first win of the season in last Friday nights 20-lap Limited Late Model feature at Potomac Speedway. The win for Lear, steering his three-race old Rocket XR-1 no.151, was his second of the young season as he was the Late Model Sportsman winner at Hagesrtown speedway the weekend prior. Tyler Emory and Kyle Lear made up the front row for the start with Emory darting into the race lead as the field scattered off turn two. Emory was on a rail for the first half of the event with Lear and David Williams in tow. Emory›s undoing came on the 16th lap as he and Lear made contact coming off the fourth turn with Emory spinning from contention. Lear would then pace the final four circuits to post his 19th career Potomac feature win over a fast closing David Williams. «There was a small lip in the middle of three and four and I think Tyler hit that wrong which is what got him sideways.» Lear stated post race. “I didn’t mean to get in to him but there was no where for me to go.” Lear was quite pleased with the performance of his new race car. “This car has been unbelievable.” Lear stated. “We’re starting to get this thing figured out, and two wins in two starts is a great way to begin the season.” Derrick Quade took third, Billy Tucker was fourth with Emory rebounding for fifth at the finish. Williams took the heat win. Cortland Ohio›s Eric Wilson made his 8-hour tow to Potomac Speedway a good one as he would take his first career track win in the 20-lap RUSH Crate Late Model main. Wilson, who lined up fifth for the start, took the lead from Darin Henderson on the third lap and would eventually lead the distance, but it was no easy trip to victory lane. Defending Potomac track champion Logan Roberson came from his seventh starting spot and would hound
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Sophomore midfielder Ray LaPlaca (Owings, Md./Calverton) found the back of the net a career-best four times but his performance was not enough to lead the St. Mary’s College of Maryland men’s lacrosse team to a Capital Athletic Conference victory Saturday afternoon. The Seahawks dropped a 13-8 decision to the host Marymount (Va.) University Saints. St. Mary’s 8, Marymount 13 How It Happened Marymount struck first with a 2-0 lead at 11:28 after scoring twice in a 12-second span. St. Mary’s, however, responded with a pair of goals from LaPlaca and junior attackman Dan Long (Mechanicsville, Md./ St. Mary’s Ryken) to even up score at 4:29. The Saints then answered back with three straight goals, including two in the final 23 seconds, to be up 5-2 after the first quarter. The Seahawks were shutout in the second period and held to just six shots while junior attackman Nathan Beard (Dauphin, Pa./Central Dauphin) had a hand in all four goals with two scores and two assists, giving MU a 9-2 advantage at halftime. St. Mary’s found an offensive spark in the third stanza, outscoring the Saints, 4-1, to close the gap to 10-6 behind two LaPlaca goals. Marymount scored first in the fourth but the Seahawks answered back with two, in-
cluding a man-down goal from junior defenseman Conner Campbell (Berwyn, Pa./ Conestoga), to pull within three at 7:30. However, MU notched the final two goals of the game to seal its first CAC win of the season and its first win over St. Mary’s in 20 years. The Saints’ last win over St. Mary’s was a 13-3 decision in 1997. For St. Mary’s (1-12, 1-5 CAC) Campbell collected a team-best five ground balls while sophomore defenseman Benjamin Stevens (Lutherville, Md./ Dulaney) added four loose ball pickups. Senior captain Max Alderman (Lutherville, Md./Calvert Hall) made a dozen saves in the game. For Marymount (Va.) (4-10, 1-5 CAC) Scorers (G-A): Beard (3-3), Kellen McCarthy (3-1), Dylan Watkins (2-0), Brent Sulhoff (2-0), John Williamson (1-1), Nick Hohman (1-0), Hunter McGeeney (1-0), Grey Clarkson (0-1), Shoshone Smith (01), Matthew Ebert (0-1), Josh McIvor (0-1) Goalie: Clarkson (8 saves, 8 GA, 60:00) Marymount outshot the Seahawks, 49-40, won the ground ball battle, 4724, and captured the X with 16-of-24 face-off wins. By Nairem Moran · nmoran@smcm.edu for St. Mary’s College of Maryland
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Teacher, Educational Support Person of the Year Announced At a gala event held at the Chesapeake Beach Resort and Spa, Kelly Raby was named the 2017 Teacher of the Year for Calvert County Public Schools, and Terri Franklin was named the Educational Support Person of the Year. Ms. Raby teaches students in the English for Speakers of Other Languages program at Windy Hill Elementary. She also facilitates professional development at Windy Hill and across the county to help teachers infuse the Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) into their instruction. SIOP, an instructional model that makes content material comprehensible to English Language Learners, unlocks academic language for native English speakers, as well. “Ms. Raby’s persistence, dedication and passion for helping students learn has changed the culture of teaching at Windy Hill Elementary,” said Principal Kelly Griffith. “Walk into any classroom, and you will see evidence of Ms. Raby’s teaching. Her impact has made each of us a stronger educator.” Ms. Franklin, administrative secretary at Northern Middle, “keeps the school running like a well-oiled machine,” said her principal Jaime Webster. A Calvert County Public Schools employee since 1999, Ms. Franklin puts her wealth of experience to use as the first staff member who greets visitors when they arrive at Northern Middle. She cheerfully manages the main office, fields parent phone calls, helps teachers, and even volunteered to be a co-athletic director. Mr. Webster said, “She will do anything she can to help staff, students and community members.” Ms. Raby will move on to the state-level Teacher of the Year competition. The 2017 Maryland Teacher of the Year will be announced in the fall. The nominees from all schools in the district are (teacher, followed by Support Person) • Barstow Elementary School Ms. Kelli B. Short Ms. Carin M. Fleshman • Beach Elementary School Ms. Melanie L. Jester Ms. Lavata J. Jones • Calvert Elementary School Ms. Amanda M. Merillat Ms. Piper E. Bagdovitz • Dowell Elementary School Ms. Kathleen A. Bartley Ms. Victoria L. Embrey • Huntingtown Elementary School Ms. Tina M. Maslow Ms. Susan S. Cox • Mt. Harmony Elementary School Ms. Janice N. Wilson Mr. Floyd D. Jefferson • Mutual Elementary School Ms. Maria R. Van der Vossen Mr. Damian R. Jones • Patuxent-Appeal Elem. Campus Mr. John Taylor, III Ms. Celeste S. Fort • Plum Point Elementary School Ms. Patricia E. Tipton Ms. Jodie L. Steffee • St. Leonard Elementary School Ms. Leslie K. Thorne Ms. Theresa C. Young • Sunderland Elementary School Ms. Tracy E. McCulley Ms. Melissa A. Russell
On April 25, the College of Southern Maryland will dedicate the Center for Trades and Energy Training, the first building on the new Regional Hughesville Campus.
CSM to Dedicate First Building on Hughesville Campus
Kelly Raby (right) and Terri Franklin. Photo courtesy of Calvert County Public Schools.
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Windy Hill Elementary School Ms. Kelly M. Raby Ms. Brigette O. Ortenzo • Calvert Middle School Ms. Amanda L. Tyndall Mr. Taros F. Harris • Mill Creek Middle School Ms. Susan M. Knott Ms. Anna M. Gross • Northern Middle School Ms. Margaret M. Connell Ms. Terri L. Franklin • Windy Hill Middle School Ms. Theresa A. Thole Ms. Patricia A. Keefe • Calvert High School Ms. Kristen P. Ratcliff Ms. Julie A. Andrewlevick • Huntingtown High School Mr. Daniel E. Boyer Ms. Felicia D. Hall • Northern High School Ms. Michelle K. O’Donnell Ms. Felicia D. Hall • Patuxent High School Ms. Lynn M. Powell Ms. Lori J. Calvert • Career & Technology Academy Ms. Alessia M. O’Dell Mr. Bernard E. Sewell • Calvert Country School Mr. Joseph A. Galarza Ms. Shannon L. Sears • Central Office N/A Mr. Alexander Graham The Teacher of the Year and Educational Support Person of the Year celebration is generously sponsored by the following businesses and organizations: Diamond Bayside Toyota Benefactor Chesapeake Beach Resort & Spa Educational Systems Federal Credit Union
Southern Maryland elected officials and business and community leaders will join the College of Southern Maryland in dedicating the new Center for Trades and Energy Training (CT Building) at CSM’s Regional Hughesville Campus at 2:30 p.m. on April 25. The 30,000-square-foot building, the first completed on the new campus, includes labs, classrooms and administrative space and provides residents throughout the region easier access to specialized training in career fields that have substantial growth potential. The CT Building houses trades training for the college — HVAC, plumbing, electrical, welding and carpentry — as well as the Maryland Center for Environmental Training (MCET). Marking its 35th anniversary this year, MCET provides environmental, safety and health training and compliance assistance for workers in the region and throughout the state.
Grimm + Parker are the architects of the CT Building and construction was completed by Scheibel Construction. Construction funding of $8,934,000 was through the state providing 75 percent and Charles County providing 25 percent. The building was designed to reduce its impact on the environment and meet the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) for New Construction criteria. The CT Building anticipates being awarded a LEED Silver Certification. Other building phases proposed for CSM’s 74-acre Regional Hughesville Campus and reflected in the master plan include a Health Sciences building, which has received state funding in FY 2018 for design to begin, followed by a fine arts center, a field house and relocation of the college’s athletic fields, as well as space to accommodate future needs. From College of Southern Maryland.
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Louie Blessed ‘Culvert’ (Calvert) ‘Real Good’ By Dave Spigler Feature Writer Our great State of Maryland has a long, rich history of producing prominent leaders in all fields of endeavor including the arts, entertainment, sports, and especially politics. Among them are many renown government officials, successful business people, and heroic activists who made a name for themselves, whether positive or negative, on the national level. The list includes men who either prepared or signed the Declaration of Independence including Thomas Johnson, our first Governor and for whom the Solomons bridge is named and Charles Carroll, one of the original signers. It also includes Supreme Court Justices Samuel Chase, Roger B. Taney, and Thurgood Marshall. Native Marylanders Frederick Douglas and Harriet Tubman played distinctive roles in the fight for equality for all men and women. Archbishop John Carroll of Baltimore was the first Catholic bishop in the United States and is credited with creating the Catholic parochial school system in the country with the help of Saint Elizabeth Seton, who started the first schools within the state. In recent years, folks such as the late Spiro T. Agnew, governor and vice president, and Governor William Donald Schaefer were personalities who made lasting impressions with their often-gruff personalities and public images. Current well known officials appearing almost daily in the national news media include such notables as Dr. Ben Carson, former Lt. Governor Michael Steele, our own Representative in Congress Steny Hoyer and his partner in the House, Minority Party Leader Nancy Pelosi from California’s San Francisco district and daughter of former Baltimore Mayor Thomas D’Alesandro, Jr. But, of all the dignitaries and celebrities our state has produced during its 229 years of existence, there is no more colorful a gentleman, no more charismatic a politician than Calvert’s own Louis L. Goldstein, also known as “Mr. Maryland” who would rather just be known as “Louie!” Goldstein was an original; there was never a gent like him and there may never be anyone who comes close to his record of dedication as a public official. Unique Photos by Mike Batson
and ubiquitous, Louie devoted more than 60 years in Maryland government, constantly travelling the entire state bringing his own brand of leadership and style to every village and town. A lovable eccentric, Louie was more than a politician, he was a statesman. He did not care for the term as he said “statesmen” are what you call “politicians who have died.” When he died at age 85 in 1998, he was making plans for his 11th consecutive term as the Maryland state comptroller. At the time of his death, he was the longest serving state public employee in the nation, a distinction that probably will never be broken as well. Louie enjoyed getting out and meeting people, shaking hands and kissing babies in the grand style of old-school politicians. He traveled to every corner of the state logging more than 100,000 miles each year, riding to every event in a state vehicle driven by a Maryland State Trooper in plain clothes. He returned home every night to his estate “Oakland Hall” south of Prince Frederick because he wanted to be near his family and to get a good night’s sleep in his own bed. It’s said he always carried extra pairs of shoes and socks wherever he went because he intended to spend the day out with the people. By changing his shoes and socks he thought he could get six hours more out of himself before calling it a day. A retired Reserve Marine Captain, Louie stayed fit his entire life and began each day swimming in his pool. He loved the beach at Ocean City and would wade out into the water to a depth just beneath his knees and then walk two or more miles up the beach in the surf with his bodyguards struggling to keep up. He had a thing for good health and staying in shape. Just two weeks prior to his death, former Calvert Commissioner Mary Krug remembers “Louie as the last one still dancing at a party when everyone else was leaving to go home!” She thought that was a great memory to have of him. Among Louie’s great abilities was his uncanny knack for remembering names with faces. For years he retained a memory bank of people he met and surprised people with recalling their names! He said it was important to be able to have this
kind of interest in folks he represented. He acquired this trait from his dad who instilled in him the importance of salesmanship. His dad, Goodman Goldstein, was a Jewish immigrant from Prussia in Eastern Europe. He came to America and became a general store operator in rural Calvert County after being assigned to Prince Frederick by a retailer’s headquarters in Baltimore. Louie was born there in 1913 and worked with his father until leaving for college. He stated his dad taught him “to be kind, be polite, remember people’s names, remember their children and their backgrounds.” He later said, “I still do that the same way, give people responsibility, accountability, and service. How can you beat that?” His dad proved to be a great businessman and eventually became a land owner for more than 2,000 acres of various properties in Calvert County in addition to other wealth he acquired through his astute financial dealings. During the hard times of the Depression era, Goodman’s customers often would pay their bills with land when their cash and income was low. Louie learned of the value in land ownership at an early age and during his nearly six decades as state comptroller. In addition to inheriting his father’s vast wealth, he bought large parcels of land in every Maryland county to show the citizens of his interests for them. In particular, the land where the Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Plant is located in Lusby was sold in 1967 by Louie to the Baltimore, Gas and Electric Company. Louie had interests in several Maryland farms as well. Attorney Tom Axley, who is still practicing law in Prince Frederick in an office building owned by Louie’s children Philip, Louisa, and Margaret located directly across the street from the courthouse, was Louie’s personal lawyer. From all indications, Tom had his hands full in just managing the Goldstein’s family wealth. Tom often said Louie knew a thousand lawyers across the state, but picked him to take care of his holdings! For years, Louie had a dream of building a second bridge across the Chesapeake Bay from near Cove Point on the west-
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ern shore to a site in Dorchester County. Amazingly, if this plan was accepted by the legislature, he would donate land on both sides of the Bay for this huge undertaking. This idea never found favor with the politicians or the public and the plans were scrapped. Apparently Louie’s friends here in Calvert didn’t want to be saddled with all the noise and problems this venture would have created. Nobody wanted to see large volumes of traffic all hours of the day and buildings and stores that would eventually pop up. Just as “No Fracking in Maryland” has become a sign of the times, in Louie’s era the popular notion was “Keep Calvert Green!” It was one of Louie’s least popular ideas, although several other great ones would later be adopted. Louie was educated in Calvert schools and graduated from Washington College in Chestertown with a BS in 1935. He went on to the University of Maryland and earned a law degree in 1936. He returned home and ran for office as the Delegate from Calvert County to the Maryland General Assembly in Annapolis, becoming the youngest member to represent this area. Following a four-year term and with World War II underway, Louie enlisted in the Marines and served in the Asian and Pacific theaters. He was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant and following the surrender of Japan, he served on General
Thursday, April 13, 2017 Douglas MacArthur’s staff investigating war crimes. He was discharged from the service in 1946, but joined the Reserves eventually retiring as a Captain. He immediately jumped back into Maryland politics, winning election as a Maryland State Senator from Calvert, and served four straight terms in the Senate, becoming Majority Leader in 1951 and President of the Senate in 1955. He would then get elected as Comptroller of Maryland in 1958 and would hold that position for 40 years until his death. The County Times contacted Bobby Swann, an associate of Louie’s for more than 38 years and his assistant comptroller when he died; Swann was soon appointed comptroller by Governor Glendening. When asked to reflect back on his association with Louie, Swann said Louie was constantly looking to make improvements for his beloved “Culvert” County, Louie’s means of pronouncing the name the way the old people of the county refer to it. He also wanted to improve things across the entire state. He was a thinker and a doer. Swann remembers Louie worked hard to get rid of the old “Jim Crow laws” that were still on the books locally. The education of our children was close to his heart. A product of the Calvert schools, he desperately wanted to improve the school system for both black and white children as the education they were receiving was very deficient when compared to other systems in the state. During his tenure, the schools here were integrated and more dollars where budgeted to improve teacher salaries and to build new facilities to meet the increasing growth and demands for quality edu-
The Calvert County Times cation. By the early 90’s, Calvert County became the leading school system in Maryland based on test scores, graduation rates, teacher’s salaries, and quality of the school facilities available. Dr. Cinda Raley, former head of the English Department for St. Mary’s Public Schools, states teachers throughout Maryland loved Louie because of his astute financial ability. It was Louie who foresaw the need to remove the teachers’ pension plans from the stock market and put it into a 401K type Plan just days before Black Monday hit when the market would suffer its worst crash since the Depression. Coming from the smallest county in the state, Louie worked hard through good old-fashioned politics to bring recognition of the needs of Calvert and the other counties of Southern Maryland. He was instrumental in getting funds to first build the Benedict Bridge over the Patuxent River under the guise of it becoming a toll bridge. Once built and operational, he removed the requirement for tolls, probably with a wink. His relations with Governor Schaefer were always respectful even though they were not “drinking buddies.” He sometimes got the best of the “Gov,” as when he finally convinced him of the need for constructing the Thomas Johnson Bridge. Governor Schaefer was fond of stating “Louie is a tax collector! How can he be so popular?” Louie was the most popular official in the state for most of his public life. He simply loved people. And, he loved campaigning. He was always in demand as an after dinner speaker and ended every speech or presentation with his famous
trademark “God bless y’all real good.” You will see it on the reverse side of the brick “Welcome to Calvert County” sign as you leave the bridge on the Calvert side. He always carried gold coins with these words inscribed on them and enjoyed passing them out to kids he would meet during his trips around the State. He was bigger than life, always smiling with a twinkle in his eyes. And he was loved in return. In all of his years of campaigning, he never once used television advertising to get re-elected. Louie accomplished much as the comptroller; he ensured the state remained on top of technological advances being made in the financial world. Maryland was one of the first states that permitted taxpayers to file their returns electronically from their personal computers. The state kept a Triple A Bond rating during his tenure, the highest rating a state can have. His financial records and his audits were considered perfect and served as models for others. His excellent management skills were recognized by a multitude of awards presented to him. in 1997, the National Association of State Comptrollers named their new annual award in his honor, the “Louis L, Goldstein Award for Excellence.” Louie also left his mark by initiating legislation that became law permitting qualified volunteers who have been certified by Maryland fire, rescue or emergency medical services to claim up to $4250 tax deduction on an annual basis. This claim is also allowed for qualified members of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Maryland Defense Force, or the Maryland Civil Air Patrol. One of the achievements that brought
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him great joy was seeing the tax refunds to Maryland taxpayers got out on time! Louie was recognized as “our white haired, outgoing Ambassador of goodwill.” He, with his wife Hazel, also a lawyer, were considered to be the perfect couple to represent the state and serve as role models for how to conduct their public lives and serve others. Together they attended over 14 National Electoral Conventions as Maryland delegates. They were married for 48 years until Hazel passed in 1996. Louie intended to retire upon her passing but felt she would want him to continue on with their work. “She wouldn’t want me to sit around on my backside” he was quoted as saying. His description of himself as “a man who would rather wear out than rust out” is typical of the way he looked at his lifetime of helping others. To say Louie was a “statesman” does not capture his true value by a long shot. There is probably no one word that describes him, but a “real gentleman and friend” he would most likely accept. However, “Mr. Maryland” is how most of us old enough to have known this giant of a man continue to remember him. There were many more honors bestowed posthumously on this man who left a great legacy of accomplishments. He is the only elected official in the history of the state to be allowed to lie in repose in great rotunda of the Maryland State House. And his Mother County of “Culvert” dedicated the highway that runs its length in his honor for his many contributions to his many friends and neighbors here!
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In Remembrance Madge Louise King Madge Louise King, 88, of Princess Anne, MD passed away April 10, 2017. She was born March 6, 1929 in Tallahatchie, MS to Bascom T. and Lou Elle (Henson) McDaniel. Madge was raised in Mississippi and Tennessee and moved to Maryland in the late 1940’s. She married Clarence King on August 1, 1955 and they lived in Chesapeake Beach. Madge later moved to Lusby where she lived for 3 years before moving to Princess Anne. She was employed as a manager for Mackey’s Food Service. In her leisure time Madge enjoyed spending time with her dogs. Madge was preceded in death by her husband Charles King in 1989. She is survived by her children Steven C. Lovett, Sr. and wife Linda of Lusby, William T. Lovett and wife Susan of Princess Anne, MD, Mary A. Phipps of Dunkirk and Linda A. Phipps and husband James of Chesapeake Beach, 10 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. Funeral Service will be Thursday, April 13, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at Rausch Funeral Home –Owings, 8325 Mount Harmony Lane, Owings MD 20736. Burial will br at Fort Lincoln Cemetery 3401 Bladensburg Road, Brentwood MD 20722.
Elizabeth “Betty” Beryl Tavenner At the age of 93, Elizabeth “Betty” Beryl Tavenner went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, April 8, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband Charles Welby Truman Tavenner and her daughter Betty Lou Tavenner. She is survived by four children, Charles Truman “Butch” Tavenner and wife Kathy, Margaret Elizabeth Adams, Jerry Eugene Tavenner and wife Leslie and John Morrison Tavenner and wife Marie, grandchildren Nicholas, Carlos, Freddy, Betty Lou, Jerry “JET”, Christina, Welby and Jana, great-grandchildren
Matthew, Christopher, Emily, Jacob, Hannah, JT, Dexter, Kevin, Jessalyn, JoJo, Jaiden, Jude, Jacob and Riley and one great-great-granddaughter, Emma. Betty was a founding member of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Huntingtown and Bayside Baptist Church in Chesapeake Beach, where she was still an active member. During her 20 years as a foster parent, Betty fostered 50 children.
Joseph (Joe) M. Riley Joseph (Joe) M. Riley, 38, of Deale, MD passed away suddenly on April 6, 2017. Joe was born August 13, 1978 in La Plata, MD. Joe will be remembered by his handsome smile, huge caring heart, generous nature and kind personality. He was a great person and would do anything for anyone. Joe was happiest spending time with family and friends especially his children, Samantha and Benjamin and wife (and high school sweetheart) Michelle playing board games, watching Transformers, bicycling, kayaking, tennis, bowling and just being together. He also enjoyed riding his Honda 50, camping and working with his hands: electrical work, fixing motors and wood working. He will forever be in our hearts, loved and missed. He is survived by his wife Michelle Riley, daughter Samantha Riley, son Benjamin Riley, mother and father, Patricia and Joseph Riley, brother and sister-in-law Michael and Claudia Riley, nephews, Owen and Andrew. The family asks that you spend time with your children, spouses and loved ones; take a walk on the beach, be positive and encouraging, and take it one day-one moment at a time. This is what Joe would wish.
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Linda Lucy “Memom” Beauregard Linda Lucy “Memom” Beauregard, 73, a lifetime resident of Solomons, MD passed away on April 5, 2017 at her residence. Born July 4, 1943 in Prince Frederick, MD, she was the daughter of the late Margaret and James “Pepper” Langley. Linda graduated from Calvert High School and was a cook. She was a loving mother and grandmother and she will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Linda is survived by her children, Sammy Gallodoro, Tammy and Shane Garner, Wendy and Ted Taylor, and Toni Beauregard all of Solomons, MD, and Andrea and Brian Haller of St. Leonard, MD; grandchildren, Nicky, John, Chris, Amber, Eric, Julia, Kevin, Shelby, Hayden and Riley; six great-grandchildren; siblings, Jimmy Langley of Solomons, MD, Tommy Langley of Lusby, MD, Billy Langley of Lusby, MD and Carol “Suggie” Stinson of Georgia. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Beauregard and her brother, Lee Langley.
Gary Robert Ward, Sr Gary Robert Ward, Sr., 62, of Huntingtown passed away April 3, 2017. He was born March 6, 1955 in Prince Frederick to Joseph Allen and Dorothy Lucille (Hardesty) Ward. He was raised in Huntingtown and attended the Calverton School, and later a vocational school specializing in electronics. Gary married Pam Sickle and they lived in Huntingtown where they raised their family. He was employed at Cox TV and Gibson TV as a technician. Gary later owned and operated County TV with his brother Ricky. He and Pam divorced, and he later married Diane Ward. He changed careers and began working as a residential coordinator at the Carol M. Porto Treatment Center in Prince Frederick, working there until his recent illness. He was known as a big hearted, welcoming person. He enjoyed watching movies, coaching softball, and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. Gary is survived by children Shelly Ward Weber and husband Tim of Los An-
geles, CA, Gary R. “Chip” Ward, Jr. and wife Nola of St. Leonard, Charles Jeffrey “CJ” Ward and partner Brittany of Huntingtown, Jennifer A. Cringoli of Los Angeles, CA and Jessica M. Cringoli of Chesapeake Beach. He is also survived by his mother Dorothy H. and father Danny Gibson of Huntingtown, grandchildren Jamie, Drew, Aidan, Brodie, Colton, Justin, Briya and Quinn, and brother Richard E. Ward and wife Patti of Huntingtown. Gary was preceded in death by his father J. Allen Ward and brothers Charles A. Ward and Jeffrey W. Gibson.
John Wayne Hooper John Wayne Hooper, 72, of Prince Frederick, MD, passed away on April 3, 2017, in Prince Frederick, MD, surrounded by his beloved family, after a long, courageous battle with cancer. “Johnny” was born in Prince Frederick MD to Annie and the late John Hooper on October 9, 1944 in Prince Frederick MD. He graduated from Calvert Senior High School in 1963. Over the years, Johnny was a hard worker, having held jobs at SHA as a truck driver, IGA as a butcher, and finally at Cochran’s Landscaping, where he was unfortunately injured and unable to work anymore. Johnny’s many hobbies included landscaping, fishing, yard sales, and watching wrestling. His love for pets was admirable, but his love for his own dogs, Sandy and Pookie, was unmeasurable. He loved his visits to Safeway where all the associates came to know and love him. His favorite was $5 Fridays! Johnny had a heart of gold, and loved all those around him. He would give anybody he knew his very last dollar. Johnny is survived by his mother, Annie, son Paul “Tony” Hooper, daughter, Barbara Jean Hooper, sister Karen Hooper, brothers William and Donald Hooper, granddaughters Alyssa and Briana, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father John and brother Charles. Pall bearers will be Donald Hooper, Charlie Hooper, Danny Hooper, Mark Walter, Ray McGaha, and Mike Frazier. Honorary pallbearers will be Karen, Barbara Jean, Kyle, Kaylyn, Conner, and Alyssa Hooper. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Johnny’s name to Calvert Humane Society or CAWL.
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Leadership Southern Maryland Announces Award Recipient
Leadership Southern Maryland announces that its Heritage Award for Mentoring will be presented to John McAllister on May 5, 2017 at the Graduation L.S.M. ceremony with Heritage Award Presentation, to be held at the College of Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick Campus. Leadership Southern Maryland created the Annual Heritage Award Reception in 2012 and in celebration of the milestone of welcoming a fifth class, the Class of 2013, to the program. To further commemorate the activities of LSM, a distinctive honor was created to recognize and pay tribute to achievements within the region in the areas of Leadership, Service, and Mentoring. The LSM Heritage Award is the organization’s highest honor. Award criteria were established for each of the three divisions of the Heritage Award, which are presented in a three-year rotation process. The Annual Heritage Award Reception was integrated into the Annual Graduation Ceremony in 2015. This year’s award to McAllister recognizes his mentoring contributions to regional causes and track record of coaching, motivating, and fostering professionals to elevate their potential. John McAllister served in the U.S. Navy as an active duty officer stationed aboard ship and in Virginia Beach, Guantanamo Bay, and Patuxent River. He finished his Navy career as a supply corps officer, retiring at the rank of captain. His second career was in support of Navy operations, co-founding Eagan, McAllister Associates, Inc., in 1984 and growing that company to 2,500 employees until 2010, when
it was merged with another industry firm. McAllister co-founded Enterprise Systems Management, LLC in 2013, helping large organizations with resource planning. His professional affiliations are wide and varied, having served on the boards of St. Mary’s Hospital, Southern Maryland Higher Education Center, Historic Sotterley, St. Mary’s College of Maryland, and Historic St. Mary’s City Commission. McAllister follows last year’s awardee, Bernie Fowler, Jr., who was recognized for his service contributions to the region through Farming4Hunger. Tickets for the event are available through the Leadership Southern Maryland website at www.leadershipsomd. org/graduation/purchase-tickets. There are also sponsorship opportunities for individuals or organizations wishing to honor the Class of 2017 graduates and Heritage Award recipient, John McAllister. For more information, please contact the Helen Mattingly Wernecke, Executive Director, Leadership Southern Maryland, 240-725-5469 via email helen@leadershipsomd.org. Leadership Southern Maryland is designed and dedicated to educate and inspire a diverse group of current and emerging leaders to create collaborations and partnerships to impact the community needs of Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s counties and incorporates a cross-section of the region to include diversity of geographic location, profession, ethnicity and gender. Leadership Southern Maryland is a nine-month tuition-based program.
Water Park Hosts Town Easter Festival Democratic Central Committee Members Sought
By Dick Myers Staff Writer
The week’s rains had turned Kellam’s Field in Chesapeake Beach into a soggy mess. So, the Annual Chesapeake Beach Easter Festival ironically was moved across the street to the much drier Water Park. The kids sure didn’t seem to mind. The festival featured Mr. and Mrs. Easter Bunny posing for pictures. Cartoon characters such as Mickey Mouse and Cinderella magically moved through the park, interacting with the kids and posing for pictures. And, Superheroes also worked their powers on the little ones. Families could wander around and pick up Easter treats from local merchants.
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Kids could play on the Rod-n-Reel’s Train. And there were games and face painting available. At the end of the walk through the Water Park, an area that is normally filled with water was filled with Easter eggs instead. Kids lined up and were let into the chute to gather up the treasured eggs. There were plenty for everyone. The annual event is sponsored by the Town of Chesapeake Beach and town merchants. dickmyers@countytimes.net
The Calvert County Democratic Central Committee is considering candidates to fill three positions. One is to replace the vacancy in the 1st District. The other two positions constitute at-large, genderbalance vacancies. Any gentleman, registered as a Democrat in Calvert County, who would like to be elected must submit a written request, along with a resume, to the Calvert County Democratic Central Committee, P.O. Box 2063, Prince Frederick, MD 20678 or may email it to calvertdems@gmail.com by Monday, April 17th. Interviews will be held on April 20, 2017 at our regularly scheduled meeting. The Calvert County Democratic Central Committee is the governing body of, and official spokesman for the Democratic Party in Calvert County. Some of the duties of the Central Committee are to establish and operate an effective Democratic political organization for Calvert County; to seek to register new voters as Democrats; to encourage those already registered otherwise to change their registration so that they can join us and vote in our Primaries; to encourage all citizens to register to vote and to participate in each and every election; to help educate and motivate citizens to speak out on local, state, national, and in-
ternational matters in a civil manner; to secure the election of all duly nominated Democratic candidates; to fill vacancies in, and in nominations for, public office; to coordinate and assist Democratic activities in Calvert County; to periodically submit to the governor the names of proposed members of the Board of Supervisors of Elections of Calvert County, and any other boards, as requested; to engage in fundraising to support the activities enumerated above; to promote the values, principles, objectives and platform of the Democratic Party; and to engage in such other activities as are reasonably necessary and proper to accomplish the foregoing purposes. Central Committee Members and Associates must be committed to attend monthly meetings as well as meetings held from time to time by the Maryland State Democratic Central Committee, to volunteer time to work booths, and to actively participate in strengthening our county-wide precinct organization. For additional information, please contact Greg Brown, chairman at gregbrownva@yahoo.com, 410-474-1344. From Calvert County Democratic Central Committee.
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Grascals Bluegrass Band Wraps Up American Legions Series
Wow! What a line up for this season’s Bluegrass concert series at the American Legion Post 238 in Hughesville, MD. Presented by Jay Armsworthy & the Sons of the American Legion, the series will go out with a bang featuring the national known Bluegrass band, The Grascals, Sunday April 30, 2017. Doors open at Noon and the show will start at 2:00 pm. For great musicians to make music, they must form a bond that goes beyond the purely musical to the personal. For the Grascals, that bond has been made between personal friendships, shared professional resumes, and an appreciation for the Bluegrass and Country music that has been a hallmark of the Nashville scene for over 40 years. Their cutting edge Bluegrass is delivered with a knowledge and admiration for the music’s founding fathers. The unique sound of the Grascals has earned them 3 Grammy nominations and 2 Entertainer of the Year awards from the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA). They have made national media attention with appearances on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno”, Fox & Friends, and “The Late Show with Craig Ferguson”, and CBS’ “The Talk”. The Grascals have performed 150 times on the Grand Ole Opry, performed twice for President George W. Bush, and President Barack Obama’s Inaugural Ball at the Smithsonian. Not long after the group was created, The Grascals caught the attention of country great Dolly Parton. Thanks to their experiences and friendships, they were a natural choice for Dolly to turn to for recording and being a backup band for her while on a Bluegrass tour. The group continues to push the envelope. In 2010, The Grascals joined “The Rowdy Friends Tour”, traveling far and wide with Hank Williams, Jr., playing before huge crowds, expanding their fan base and exposing new audiences to the diverse and unique Grascal sound. Along with their friend and country singer, Dierks Bentley, they recorded the theme for the History Channel’s TV Show “American Pickers”.
Whether they’re digging into one of their original songs, reworking a Bluegrass classic, or a pop standard, The Grascals prove to have a musical empathy to put just the right touch on any song they do. Take for instance, fan favorite, “Last Train to Clarksville”. Non-bluegrass listeners enjoy a new take on a familiar song, while diehard bluegrass audiences who may have never heard the Monkeys classic, respond in-kind, not even realizing that the song has been Grascalized.. Beginning at 2:00 pm with the doors opening at Noon, Chris Tenney & Riverside South, host of the Prince Frederick Rescue Squad Friday night Bluegrass jam, will open the show. Troy Jones will provide sound. At the end of the concert, one lucky person will walk away with $500.00 cash money! Fried chicken or pulled pork platters to include Cole slaw & French fries will be the food of choice serving at Noon for a separate price Tickets for the American Legion Bluegrass concert for Sunday April 30 are $20.00 per person. This is a bargain for a class act like The Grascals. Children under 12 are admitted free with a paid adult. You can purchase tickets by mail by sending a check made payable to “Jay Armsworthy” and mail to P.O. Box 741, California, MD 20619. Tickets will be held at the door. Although it is not a requirement, you are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items for the Helping Hands Food Bank in Southern Maryland. For more information, tickets, and directions, go to www.americanlegionbluegrass.com or call 301-737-3004. From American Legion Bluegrass Series
League to Hold Forum on Future of Growth
The League of Women Voters of Calvert County will host “Shaping Calvert’s Future: Community We Want? Resources We Need?” on Thursday, April 27 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM at the Calvert Pines Senior Center (450 West Dares Rd., Prince Frederick, MD). The forum is open to the public and there is no cost to attend. Discussion will explore visions of what Calvert County may look like in the future, including the balance between growth, quality of life and the desire to retain the rural feel of our county. An independent, expert panel focused on growth issues and their multiple impacts on the community will present; followed by a question and answer period. Panel members are: Greg Bowen, AICP (American Institute of Certified Planners), president, Land Stewardship Solutions, LLC and former director of the Calvert
County Department of Planning and Zoning, Rich Josephson, AICP, former director of planning services, Maryland Department of Planning and Tom Osborne, AICP, planning consultant, former executive director of the Maryland Transportation Authority and former Anne Arundel County planning director. Founded in 1920, the League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization and works to promote political responsibility through informed and active participation in government; increase understanding of major policy issues and influences public policy through education and advocacy. Membership in the League is open to men and women. The Calvert County league began in 1966. The current president is John Perryman. For more information, visit LWVCalvert.org or call 410.586.2176.
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SMECO Nominating Committee to Meet
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative’s (SMECO) Board of Directors has appointed nine members to the 2017 Nominating Committee scheduled to meet on Saturday, May 13, 2017, at SMECO’s headquarters at 15035 Burnt Store Road in Hughesville. This committee will select a slate of candidates for the five available Board positions to be elected this year. Elections will be held to fill one position in Calvert County, one position in Charles County, one in Prince George’s County, and two in St. Mary’s County. The 2017 Nominating Committee members follow: • Calvert County: Terence N. Gibson, Prince Frederick. • Charles County: Joseph L. Gardiner Jr., La Plata; Edward Holland III, Waldorf; and William B. Young Jr., Waldorf. • Prince George’s County: Manning Clagett, Accokeek; and Ernest H. Riess, Brandywine. • St. Mary’s County: Edith M. Bell, Chaptico; George A. Brown, Loveville; and Catherine Brenda Coates, Lexington Park. SMECO customer-members interested in being nominated should complete a Board of Directors Candidate Application. To obtain a candidate application, contact Terrie Barringer at 240-528-9747 or Terrie.Barringer@ smeco.coop. Completed candidate applications should be submitted to SMECO, At-
tention: Joseph Densford, Board Attorney, by Friday, May 5, 2017. Applications may be mailed to P.O. Box 1937, Hughesville, Maryland 20637, or delivered to Terrie Barringer at 15035 Burnt Store Road in Hughesville. In addition to nominations made by the committee, any 15 or more SMECO members acting together may make other nominations by petition by Friday, June 23, 2017. Members running by petition should also complete and submit a Board of Directors Candidate Application. SMECO’s Annual Meeting will be held Wednesday, August 23, 2017; however, the election will be conducted by mail. Customermembers will receive ballots in the mail and completed ballots must be returned by mail prior to the Annual Meeting. The meeting, which will be strictly a business meeting, will be held at Middleton Hall in Waldorf, and there will be no entertainment, no food and drinks, and no attendance prizes. Election results will be announced at the meeting, but no voting will occur on-site. Selection of the Nominating Committee members is in compliance with SMECO’s bylaws. For more information regarding the committee, nominations, and qualifications of directors, refer to Article IV, Sections 4.02 and 4.03, of SMECO’s bylaws. Bylaws may be obtained from a SMECO office or online at www.smeco.coop. From Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative
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Miocene Fossil Exploration Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons, Maryland 10:00 AM-4:00 PM Spend a day exploring the amazing fossils in our collection! Throughout the day, interpreter-guided activities in the Treasures From the Cliffs exhibit will allow visitors to touch Miocene Era fossils and practice preparing a fossil specimen. Make and take home your own fossil imprints at 11 a.m. or 2 p.m. Appropriate for all ages. Norse Exploration Day Camp Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons, Maryland 10:00 AM-2:00 PM This day-long camp explores the culture of the Norse explorers. Dive into topics such as navigation, ship building, runes, and shield symbology of these fearless seafarers. This camp is for kids in grades 5 and 6; program fee is $25 per participant. Participants should bring a bag lunch, a snack will be provided. Space is limited and preregistration is required. Email mccormmj@co.cal.md.us to register. Zumba Gold-Toning for All Fitness Levels Mt Hope Community Center, 104 Pushaw Station Rd, Sunderland, MD 20689 7:00 PM-8:00 PM This is a dance/fitness program that allows you to move at your own pace while working with light weights. No experience is necessary. Come see what it’s all about. We have a great group who have a blast while growing stronger with every class. Registration and fee required through Calvert County Parks and Rec. Call 410-257-6770 for more information, or contact me at zumbabonnie@ comcast.net
Friday, April 14 Birds of the Marsh Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons, Maryland 11:00 AM-3:00 PM Join one of our interpreters for a guided marsh walk at 11 a.m. or 2 p.m. to explore and observe the many birds that make their homes in our salt marsh. Learn how to identify birds by their tracks and discover the meaning of bird feathers. Make your own flying bird mobile to capture the wonder of flight! Activities planned for ages 5—10. Lasagna Dinner 3330 Chesapeake Beach Road Route 260, Chesapeake Beach 5:30 PM-7:00 PM Join us at the Sons of American Legion Stallings Williams Post 206, in the lowerlevel dining room. The dinner includes all the trimmings, salad and beverage for $12. Public invited. Call for more information 410-257-9878 www.ALPost206.org Good Friday Supper & Communion 8912 Chesapeake Avenue, North Beach 6:00 PM-7:30 PM Good Friday Supper and Communion. The Union Church of North Beach will host a Supper and Communion Service– Join us at the Interdenominational on Good Friday April 14th, commencing at 6:00 p.m. The interdenominational Church is located next to the North Beach Town Hall at 8912 Chesapeake Avenue. The Dinner (in the rear hall) is offered with the compliments of the Congregation. Questions may be directed to John Riedesel at (301)855-8256. All are cordially invited.
A Musical Evening 3330 Chesapeake Beach Road East, Chesapeake Beach 7:00 PM-11:00 PM ACOUSTIC MUSIC; For your listening pleasure, join us in the Lower Level Lounge to hear music from Ross Crampton from 7:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. with the compliments of the American Legion Stallings Williams Post 206 at 3330 Chesapeake Beach Road East on Rt. 260 in Chesapeake Beach. Public welcome. For more information, call 410257-9878. www.ALPost206.org Good Friday & Easter Season at SUMC Solomons United Methodist Church, 14454 Solomons Island Rd S, Solomons, MD 20688 7:00 PM-8:00 PM Holy Week is a time of remembering, experiencing, and celebrating and all are welcome to the table. Solomons United Methodist Church is extending an invitation to the public to be part of all of the events and worship services. For more information and/or questions, please contact Rev. Dottie Yunger, Lead Pastor at Solomons United Methodist Church at 410-326-3278. www.solomonsumchurch.org/
Saturday, April 15 Paws For A Cause calvART Gallery 1:00PM-5:00PM An art sale will be held at at the CalvART Gallery for the benefit of the Calvert Animal Welfare League adoptable cats and dogs. Raffles for pet commission drawings will be held at 4PM. Zumba Gold-Toning at the Beach Northeast Community Center, 4075 Gordon Stinnett Ave, Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732 8:45 AM-9:30 AM Zumba Gold-Toning is a dance/fitness/toning program for people like me who want and need to stay active and fit but don’t like to work hard at it. This is a party at your own pace with no prior dance experience required. I guarantee you will love it. Call 410-257-2554 to register through Calvert County Parks and Rec or email me for more information at zumbabonnie@comcast.net Fee required. Fossil Egg Hunt Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons, Maryland 10:00 AM-12 Noon Back by popular demand! Look for eggs with real fossils inside, hidden throughout the museum. New this year: participants will be given a container for egg collection; no baskets are needed! After finishing the hunt, docents will identify your fossil finds. A follow-up activity will allow participants to “excavate” fossils from matrix, using the tools of a paleontologist. Activities planned for ages 3—10. Easter Egg Hunt at Trinity UMC Prince Frederick Trinity United Methodist Church, Prince Frederick, Maryland 90 Church Street, 20678 10:00 AM-12 Noon Join us for exciting free event featuring a Community Easter Egg Hunt, Arts and Crafts, Photo Booth, and Prizes.
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Sunday, April 16 Easter Sunrise Service 8912 Chesapeake Avenue, North Beach 6:00 AM-7:00 AM Sunrise Service. -The interdenominational Union Church of North Beach will host the Easter Sunrise Service at 6:00 a.m. on Easter Morning Sunday April 16th. The service will be conducted on the 2nd Floor of the Rod & Reel Restaurant (take the elevator) in Chesapeake Beach. Questions may be directed to John Riedesel at (301) 855-8256. All are cordially invited. www.facebook.com/NBUnion Church. Remembering, Experiencing & Celebrating Easter at SUMC Solomons United Methodist Church, 14454 Solomons Island Rd S, Solomons, MD 20688 6:00 AM-12 Noon Remembering, experiencing, and celebrating Easter Sunday and all are welcome to the table! Come and worship at: Sunrise—6:15 a.m. Traditional—9:00 a.m. Contemporary—11:15 a.m. For more information and/or questions, please contact Rev. Dottie Yunger, Lead Pastor at Solomons United Methodist Church at 410-326-3278. www.solomonsumchurch.org/ Easter Services Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons, MD 6:30 AM-8:30 AM Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran Church invites the community to join us for worship on Easter Sunday. Our annual Easter Sunrise Worship will be at 6:30 a.m. Sunday, April 16 under the lighthouse at Calvert Marine Museum in Solomons. Out Easter Festival Service will be at 10:30 a.m. at the church at 9463 HG Trueman Road in Lusby. Easter egg hunts and breakfast will follow each service. For more information go to www.shepherdofthebay.com/
Monday, April 17 Predator/Prey Day Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons, Maryland 10:00 AM-4:00 PM Join in some fun activities as we learn about predator/prey relationships between the animals in the museum’s exhibits. Discover the many ways that animals avoid falling prey to a predator, and conversely, the adaptations that help predators catch their prey! Activities planned for ages 5—10. Eco-Explorations Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center 10:00 AM-11:00 AM Come along as our staff naturalist, Hester Burch, leads youngsters and their caregivers on a hands-on exploration of the natural world of Annmarie Garden. Each session will explore something different—leaves and trees, spiders, feathers and fur, birds and their nests, and more! Something new and fun each time. Kids are also invited to bring in their own natural treasures for show and tell. A “make and take” nature craft project is included in each session. Zumba Gold-Toning at Dunkirk Firehouse Dunkirk Volunteer Fire Co., 3170 W Ward Rd, Dunkirk, MD 20754—Ground Floor Meeting Hall 7:00 PM-8:00 PM FREE for all current/active first responders! This class is Zumba Gold Toning—a dance/ fitness program specifically designed for the
beginner that allows you to move at your own pace while working with light weights. No experience is necessary. This class will be held on the ground floor through the rear parking lot. Drop in fee is only $5, with greater discounts on multiclass passes. For more info, email me at zumbabonnie@comcast.net
Tuesday, April 18 All About Plants! Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons, Maryland 11:00 AM-3:00 PM Take a tour of our upland marsh and rain garden to discover what plants grow best in these environments. Wander through the Children’s Maritime Garden and explore the different areas and treasures they hold. Bring home a milkweed plant and start your own “butterfly garden” at home! Activities planned for ages 5—10. Raising the Grade: Patuxent River and Chesapeake Bay 142 Williams Street, Solomons, MD 20688 7:00 PM-8:00 PM Join us at the oldest state-supported marine lab on the East Coast to learn about innovative research being pioneered by CBL scientists. Our faculty and graduate students are developing new approaches to solving the environmental management problems facing Calvert County, our nation, and the world. Each talk will be presented by an UMCES scientist and will inform the public about a featured research effort. Every year we produce a data-driven report card for the Patuxent River and Chesapeake Bay. We are learning what causes the report card grades to degrade and to improve, and have instituted a suite of activities to raise the grades. But the rigid nutrient diet, changes to fisheries practices and work to preserve intact habitats will not be enough to restore these bodies of water. So Dr. Dennison will talk about how to account for climate change, land use development and population pressure (both human and animal) so that we can raise the report card grades. Zumba Gold-Toning for ALL Fitness Levels Mt. Hope Community Center., 104 Pushaw Station Rd, Sunderland, MD 20689 7:00 PM-8:00 PM This class is Zumba Gold-Toning—a dance/ fitness program specifically designed for the beginner that allows you to move at your own pace while working with light weights. No experience is necessary. Come see what it’s all about. We have a great group of ladies who have a blast while growing stronger with every class. Registration and fee required through Calvert County Parks and Rec. Call 410-257-6770 for more information.
Wednesday, April 19 Gills Club Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons, Maryland 5:30 PM-7:00 PM Free programs for girls interested in learning more about sharks. Gills Club is a STEM-focused program from the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy with activities designed for girls ages 7—12. Preregistration is required. Register at www.bit.ly// GillsClubRegistration.
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Thursday, April 13 Calvert Conversations. 10:00-11:00am. Meet new friends and hear old stories OR meet old friends and hear new stories on local history in a relaxed, fun atmosphere! Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch. On Pins & Needles. 2:00-4:00pm. Bring your quilting, needlework, knitting, crocheting, or other project for an afternoon of conversation and shared creativity Calvert Library Twin Beaches 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. Celebrate! Earth Day: Take Care of Our Home. 6:30-7:30pm. We’ll “go green” as we celebrate Earth Day 2017 with crafts, activities, and fun! Please register. Calvert Library Prince Frederick. Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support. 7:00-8:30pm. Get tips and support from other caregivers. Facilitated by Jeannette Findley. Please register. Calvert Library Prince Frederick.
Saturday, April 15 Brain Games: Mahjongg, Scrabble & more. 12:00-3:00pm. 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. Children’s MakerSpace. 1:00-4:00pm. Come join our “Maker’s Space” for children at Southern and see what you can build. We will supply a large amount of Legos, including some Lego Duplos. Ac-
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tivities will also include craft stations. Calvert Library Southern Branch. 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. Garden Smarter-The Good, the Bad & the Bugly. 10:00-11:30am. Learn to identify common Maryland bugs that inhabit your vegetable garden, how to attract the beneficial ones and what to do about the bad ones. Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch.
Monday, April 17 Books & Toys. 10:00-11:00am. Little Beach Street Bakery by Jenny Colgan. Moms, parents, caregivers and your tots! Book club for mom, playtime for kids! Calvert Library Southern Branch. Monday Morning Fun. 10:00-11:00am. Join us at 10 am for dancing, stories, movies and fun. Calvert Library Prince Frederick. Green Crafting. 2:00-5:00pm. Green crafters will meet on Mondays to make crafts out of material that would typically be thrown away. Crocheting, needlework, and simple tying will be used. Teens welcome. Calvert Library Southern Branch. Calvert Eats Local Spring Potluck. 7:00-8:30pm. Join Calvert Eats Local members in a giant potluck celebrating local food. Bragging rights to those who bring the dishes with the lowest # of “food miles.” Bring your plate, utensils, cup and napkin for a truly green experience! Please register. Calvert Library Prince Frederick.
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Manga Otaku Artist Nights. 7:00-8:30pm. On 1st Tuesdays and 3rd Mondays, from 7 to 8:30 pm, comics and manga fans ages 10 to 17 gather at the Twin Beaches Branch to learn the techniques of drawing for comics. Join us! Please register. Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch.
Tuesday, April 18 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. Tween Night Meet the Owls. 6:30-8:00pm. Whoo wants to see real live owls at the Calvert Library? Join us for a hooting good time with Calvert Natural Resources Division. Grades 5-7. Held at Calvert Library, Prince Frederick. Please register. Calvert Library Prince Frederick. Book Discussion. 7:00-8:30pm. More Happy Than Not by Adam Silvera. After enduring his father’s suicide, his own suicide attempt, broken friendships, and more in the Bronx projects, Aaron Soto, sixteen, is already considering the Leteo Institute’s memory-alteration procedure when his new friendship with Thomas turns to unrequited love. Calvert Library Prince Frederick.
Wednesday, April 19 Book Discussion. 2:00-3:30pm. Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress is an enchanting tale that captures the magic of reading and the wonder of romantic awakening. An immediate international bestseller, it tells the story of two hapless city boys exiled to a remote mountain village for re-education during China’s infamous Cultural Revolution. There the two friends meet the daughter of the local tailor and discover a hidden stash of Western classics in Chinese translation. As they flirt with the seamstress and secretly devour these banned works, the two friends find transit from their grim surroundings to worlds they never imagined. Calvert Library Fairview Branch.
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Thursday, April 20 Stretch & Grow. 9:30-10:00am. Stretch & Grow combines simple stretching and literacy components in a calm, fun environment. A great way to connect your mind to your body and start the day. Ages 2 - 5. Calvert Library Southern Branch. Shake It Out Music and Movement. 10:15-10:45am. 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 Escape the Room Night. 6:30-8:30pm. the calvert liBrary is planning a fun night for tEens full of hidden clues and surprises. teens ages 13 to 19 are Welcome to Attend. will you be able to solve the mysteRy in timE? Calvert Library Prince Frederick. 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! This month’s topic: Leonardo da Vinci. Please register. Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch.
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Thursday, April 13 Robbie Kidwell Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill, Solomons 6:00 - 9:00 PM anglers-seafood.com Trivia Anthony’s Bar & Grill, Dunkirk 8:30 PM www.anthonysdunkirk.com
Friday, April 14 Scarlet Plus Entertainment – Karaske and DJ The Brass Rail Sports Bar Sing & Dance all evening with great & fun people 8:00 PM – Midnight Still Standing The Ruddy Duck, Solomons 8:00 PM ruddyduckbrewery.com Karaoke Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill, Solomons 9:00 PM-1:00 AM anglers-seafood.com
Matt Garrett Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill, Solomons 8:00 PM-Midnight anglers-seafood.com
Tuesday, April 18 Ben Connelly Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill, Solomons 6:00-9:00 PM anglers-seafood.com
Wednesday, April 19 Wild Card Trivia Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill, Solomons 7:00-9:00 PM anglers-seafood.com
Thursday, April 20 Trivia Anthony’s Bar & Grill, Dunkirk 8:30 PM www.anthonysdunkirk.com
Saturday, April 15 Scarlet Plus Entertainment – Hot Dance Night (DJ Only) The Brass Rail Sports Bar Party with the Fun Bunch! 8:00 PM – Midnight
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Holiday Closing
Calvert Pines, North Beach and Southern Pines Senior Centers will be closed Friday, April 14 for Good Friday. Meals on Wheels will not be delivered.
Elder Law Day
Mark your calendar for Monday, May 1 for this free information session about financial powers of attorney, medical advance directives and the free preparation of these forms. Call for an appointment: North Beach Senior Center (410-257-2549), 8:30 – 10 a.m.; Calvert Pines Senior Center (410535-4606), 10:30 a.m. – 12 noon; Southern Pines Senior Center (410586-2748), 1 – 2:30 p.m.
Skin Cancer Presentation and Screenings
Dr. Faris Hawit and Heather Montgomery, CRNP, will have a skin cancer presentation at 1 p.m. followed by screenings beginning at 1:30 p.m. at each of the three senior centers. Presentation and screenings will be held: Wednesday, May 3 at Calvert Pines Senior Center (410-535-4606); Wednesday, May 24 at Southern Pines Senior Center (410-586-2748); and Wednesday, May 31 at North Beach Senior Center (410-257-2549). Space is limited for screenings. Call your local center for an appointment.
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See how many eggs you can find hidden throughout the center at the Easter Egg Hunt, Thursday, April 13, 11 a.m. This month’s Dinner and a Movie will feature Jackie, Thursday, April 20, 5 p.m. starring Natalie Portman. Fee: $7. Pre-registration required.
North Beach Senior Center (NBSC)
This month’s Live! With NBSC Talk Show will discuss How Long Should You Keep Your Household Items?, Thursday, April 13, 10:30 a.m. Join us for a Ceramic Room Get-Together and Create, Monday, April 17, 10:30 a.m. Refreshments will be provided.
Southern Pines Senior Center (SPSC)
View videos during the program, Return of the Hummingbirds, Wednesday, April 19, 10 a.m. Learn how to make feeding water and maintain your feeder. There will also be trivia fun and prizes. The Southern Pines Book Club will discuss The Devil in the White City, written by Erik Larson, Wednesday, April 19, 1 p.m.
Eating Together Menu Monday, April 17
Roast Turkey with Gravy, Bread Stuffing, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Applesauce
Thursday, April 20
Tuesday, April 18
Chicken Salad Sandwich, Split Pea Soup, Marinated Cucumbers and Onions, Peaches, Oatmeal Cookie
Wednesday, April 19
Meatloaf with Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Broccoli, Mandarin Oranges, Chocolate Cake
Lemon Pepper Fish, O’Brien Potatoes, Seasoned Spinach, Peach Crisp
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be eligible to apply. Call for more information and an appointment: Calvert Pines, Mondays – Fridays at 410-535-4606; Southern Pines, Thursdays only at 410-586-2748; North Beach, Fridays only at 410257-2549. Walk-in appointments are available Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Friendly Health Services in Huntingtown at 410-535-1011.
Roast Beef with Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Stewed Tomatoes, Applesauce
Friday, April 21
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.
Thursday, April 13, 2017
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5. The cutting part of a drill 6. A team’s best hurler 7. Couches 8. Muslim ruler 9. Round globular seed 10. A way to confine 11. Men wear it 12. Chinese province 14. Soup cracker 17. Expression of disappointment 18. West Chadic languages 20. Midway between south and southwest 23. An opal 24. Main artery 25. Junior’s father 26. Sierra Leone dialect 29. Cyrillic letter
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