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Members of American Legion Post 206 of Chesapeake Beach pose with Gary and Kelly Swanson in front of the sign at the South River Bridge honoring their son Christopher. Photo supplied b Pat Mahoney
Bridge Memorializes Local Fallen Soldier
By Dick Myers Staff Writer
Calvert County residents driving to Annapolis cross the South River Bridge to get there Now as they cross they will be given a vivid reminder of one Southern Marylander who gave his life so that all of us can continue to be free to do things like drive where we want. On Friday, May 12, the bridge was formerly dedicated in honor of U.S. Army SSG Christopher Swanson. Swanson was 25 years old when he was killed July 22, 2006 in Iraq of injuries sustained when his patrol encountered enemy small arms fire. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment, 1st Armored Division. A short time before being killed he had suffered a serious leg injury. Instead of taking leave to recover from the injury, he returned to his men. He was on his third tour of duty.
Chesapeake Beach Mayor Pat Mahoney described Christopher Swanson as a son of the Bay at a recent town council meeting. Mahoney is a member of American Legion Post 206 in Chesapeake Beach along with Swanson’s father Gary. The legion members were on hand for the bridge dedication, which was MC’d by another Calvert countian, Maryland Secretary of Veterans Affairs George Owings. Former delegate Tony O’Donnell, now a member of the Maryland Public Service Commission, also attended the ceremony. Gary Swanson and his wife Kelly live in North Beach. At the time of his death Christopher Swanson’s home of record was listed as Rose Haven. He attended Southern middle and high schools in Anne Arundel County, but spent a lot of time in the Twin Beaches.
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The bridge naming was made possible by a bill introduced into the Maryland General Assembly by Del. William Folden of Frederick County. The Heroes Highway Act was subsequently signed by Gov. Hogan. Gary Swanson credited Folden and Hogan along with Maryland Department of Transportation Senior Policy Analyst Cory Stottlemyer with making the naming of the South River Bridge for his son a reality. Since her son’s death, Kelly Swanson has been very active in the Gold Star Mothers organization and she and her husband founded a non-profit called the SSG Christopher W, Swanson Support Charity for Veterans and Their Families. The organization has as its mission the goal or purchasing a home or homes along the Chesapeake Bay to provide a getaway for military families. Gary Swnson is the charity’s president. In a letter to Del. Folden, Christopher Swanson’s parents explained why they started the charity: ‘Through a nonprofit veteran’s support charity that was started after the death of Chris, we have been
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blessed over the years to give back to those who Chris and our family believe so much in, our service members and their families. I have the honor to speak to groups large and small all over this state and country; the resounding theme is ‘Weathering Life’s Storms.’ “All of us have experienced adversity and tragedy. It is what you do with these adversities and tragedies that define you from that moment on. I know from personal experiences and from speaking to thousands of veterans and their support groups that it is harder on the ones left behind. This includes those who have lost friends while serving alongside of them. Memorial Day is just a couple of days away; for those who have lost a loved one, a friend, a battle buddy EVERY DAY IS Memorial Day. “Our foundation’s motto is ‘A Soldier Only Dies If They Are Forgotten.’ You have not only honored our son and our family but you are honoring all those who have and are serving. We as a state are ensuring that Chris along with others from our state who have paid the ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten as people travel across this bridge and see his name. For a brief second my prayer, wish, and hope is that it will remind our citizens that freedom does come with a cost.” To find out more about the Swanson’s charity go to www.ssgswansonveterancharities.org dickmyers@counytimes.net
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Dunkin’ Donuts Coming to Prince Frederick Chick-fil-A Delayed By Dick Myers Staff Writer “America Runs on Dunkin’!” And, Calvert County will soon be running on another Dunkin’ Donuts. The Calvert County Planning Commission on May 17 gave site plan approval to a new franchise location at 255 Merrimac Court in Prince Frederick in front of the Holiday Inn Express. The Dunkin’ Donuts will share space in a 4,508-square-foot building with an unnamed retail establishment. Parking for the building will be shared with the motel. The building will face Routes 2/4 even though the entrance will only be off Merrimack Court. Planning Commission Chair Carolyn McHugh bemoaned the fact that the drive-in for the restaurant will be facing Routes 2/4. She said as far as she knew that was the only such drive-in facing that road. The property’s configuration necessitated that layout. According to the staff report from Principal Planner Judy Mackall, “The total parking required is 109 spaces, with five reserved for handicap. The parking requirement for Dunkin’ Donuts is 27 spaces (one space per 90 sq. ft.).” She said parking required for the retail section is 12 spaces. The Holiday Inn requires 70 spaces (one per room). She said shared parking calculations reduce the total requirement to 84
spaces. That reduction requires administrative approval from the planning commission’s administrator. The site plan approval contained six conditions. One of them is sign-off from the Prince Frederick Town Center Design Review Committee. However, that committee now only has one member, so it is unable to meet. That being the case, Director of Community Planning and Building Mark Willis said the architectural review would be by staff using the same criteria that would have been applied if there was a town center design committee available to review it. The proposal will only have to come back to the planning commission if any of the six conditions ae not met. In another matter, the commission delayed a decision on a proposed Chick-filA in Prince Frederick because the request was made too late for all required agency comments to be received. The Chick-fil-A would be located at 800810 Solomons Island Road between Routes 2/4 and Costly Way. One of the pending issues is whether the project involves disturbing a non-tidal wetland or just a manmade, storm-water management pond. dickmyers@countytimes.net
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Calvert County is Getting Healthier Opioid Deaths Continue to Rise By Dick Myers Staff Writer Calvert County’s health officer had some good news and some bad news. Health Officer Dr. Larry Polsky presented his semi-annual report May 23 to the county commissioners sitting as the Board of Health. Polsky reported that Calvert is getting healthier and now ranks 6th in the state, up from 7th the year before. But that positive health news was tempered with the sobering news about the county’s opioid crisis. The amount of unintentional intoxication deaths increased by 30 percent from 2015 to 2016. That’s represents an increase from 20 to 26 deaths and the final figures for 2016 are not yet in, Dr. Polsky reported. Other increases reported were 60 percent statewide, 73 percent in Anne Arundel County and 70 percent in Prince George’s County. The county health officer said that the most serious problem appears to be Fentanyl-related intoxication deaths. He reported that the source of the drug has been the pharmaceutical companies and its now being manufactured in China. But he said it’s easy to make – “All you need is a reasonably competent chemist and lab equipment.” “Fentanyl is 50-100 times more potent than heroin,” the health officer reported. Dr. Polsky noted the governor’s recent declaration of a State of Emergency and several bills which successfully passed the legislature to address the issue.
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County Budget Sails Through Public Hearing By Dick Myers Staff Writer
What a difference two months makes. At the staff recommended budget hearing two months ago at Calvert Pines Senior Center, teachers and other supporters dressed in red lined Dares Beach Road in support of more education funding and many spoke. At the May 23 hearing on the commissioners’ recommended budget at the same venue there was nothing but praise for the level of education funding. “We are really pleased with the budget presented tonight” said Calvert County Superintendent of Schools Daniel Curry. What happened in the intervening two months was the signing of a funding formula by the county commissioners and the school board that gives clarity to future funding and assured the schools would get $6 million more in Fiscal Year 2018 than the current year. That will allow the school system to fund the negotiated agreement with their employees, including providing one make-up STEP. Gary Place, a teacher at Northern High School, said the funding formula provides security for the teachers that they hadn’t previously had. Place was one of only seven speakers at the public hearing. Among them, Sheriff Mike Evans thanked the commissioners for their funding. He said he wasn’t complaining, but his department could use more funding to elevate the starting salaries for deputies and correctional officers to make it more competitive with adjacent counties. A representative of Southern Maryland Resource, Conservation and Development asked for a little over $5,000 more from the county. And Joy Hill asked that the county provide funding for the Boys and Girls Cubs. She said they don’t turn anyone away who can’t afford to pay for their services. Pat Harris noted that the commissioners had proposed a budget using greater
than the Constant Yield of property tax revenue. He said last year’s tax hike had been hard on his family. “Many people can’t afford to live here,” he said. The rest of the commissioners rebuffed Commissioner Steve Weems attempt to reduce the property tax rate. The commissioners’ proposed budget uses $2 million more in property taxes than the current year, monies generated by reassessments. It also uses $8 million more of income tax revenue generated from the current year’s tax hike. But, by far the greatest infusion of cash for the $262.8 million proposed budget is the $25 million from Dominion for their new gas plant, under what is called PILOT, or Payment In lieu of Taxes. County Director of Finance and Budget Tim Hayden said that revenue stream would only continue if the new plant goes on line by June 30, 2018. He said that is anticipated but not assured. Even though there are no income or property tax rate increases proposed in the budget, there are fee increases for the water and sewer and solid waste funds. The 5,500 properties on central water and sewer will receive wat have been described as small rate increases for the next two years. The increases will take effect January 1. The solid waste fee increases, including the one charged for each business or residence will go into effect in July. That increase will be $2 per business or residence. Hayden described the budget presented at the public hearing as “almost final.” The commissioners will vote on the budget at their June 6 meeting, but could make changes before voting. The public can send in written comments through the close of business on June 5. dickmyers@counytimes.net
Vassallo to Lead New Department of Communications & Media Relations The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Linda Vassallo as director of the new Calvert County Department of Communications & Media Relations. The appointment is an important part of the reorganization plan the board approved April 25 to improve overall county government operations and services to the public. Vassallo, who is currently director of the Calvert County Department of Economic Development (DED), has worked for Calvert County Government for 21 years. Hired as the county’s first marketing and communications specialist in 1996, she quickly moved through the ranks to become DED director in 1999. “Linda has done a fantastic job for the business community and for the taxpayers of Calvert County,” said board President Tom Hejl. “She is the true definition of a public servant. Over the last 21 years, she has worked hard to more than double our
excited to lead the new Department of Communications & Media Relations,” she continued. “Our communication team brings an impressive skill set to the table. We look forward to the opportunity to grow our existing communications program into a more robust operation.” Vassallo earned her bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication from Towson University and held several public information and public affairs positions before joining Calvert County Government. She is currently a board member of the College of
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Southern Maryland Advisory Council, the Patuxent Partnership and Leadership Southern Maryland Leadership Council, and she is a 2007 graduate of Leadership Maryland. Vassallo will transition to the position of director of the new Communications & Media Relations Department July 1. Recruitment is currently underway to fill the DED director’s position. From Calvert County Government.
Portrait Unveiled of County Civil Rights Legend By Dick Myers Staff Writer A Calvert County civil rights icon was recognized May 23 with the unveiling of her portrait which will now hang in the courthouse in Prince Frederick. The late Harriett Elizabeth Brown made history by suing the school board and county commissioners because black teachers were receiving half the pay of what their white counterparts were getting. The year was 1937. Brown was 30 years old and the lawyer who represented her, Thurgood Marshall, was 29. Keep in mind this was 17 years before the much more famous Brown vs Board of Education that led to the desegregation of public schools. Marshall was legal counsel for the NAACP in that landmark case. The unveiling of the portrait of Brown by Ann Munro Wood is the culmination of hard work by a group of dedicated volunteers who made up the Harriet Elizabeth Brown Commemoration Task Force. According to task force Chair Margaret Dunkle, they had three goals: naming of a community center, naming of a portion of Route 2 and the portrait. The ceremony in Courtroom 2 of the courthouse, moved inside because of the weather, featured memories and perspectives from Brown’s relatives and many countians who remembered Brown and either worked with her or were taught by her and her sister Regina, both of whom were long-tine educators in the Calvert County school system. One of the speakers, C. Vernon Gray, was a former student. He went on to attend Harvard, become a Howard County coun-
cilman for 20 years and serve as president of both the Maryland and National associations of counties. He said once Miss Brown caught him being late for class and she ordered him to write 300 tines -- “I will not be late for class.” The exercise was a helpful lesson because he ended up being first in his class in writing. Other speakers included another Calvert County icon Bernie Fowler, Commissioner Pat Nutter and Delegate Michael Jackson. Former teacher and colleague Vivian Jones shared memories of Brown’s battles on their behalf. Former commissioner Susan Shaw told of the Brown sisters, when they were 99 and 97 years old, teaching children about the civil rights movement at an event at Jefferson Patterson Park, Shaw said that when she asked Brown why she filed suit, she responded, “It just wasn’t right.” Shaw said Harriet, known to her family as Libby, was the one who filed the suit because her sister had more tenure and probably wouldn’t have been fired. The plan was to have Regina support both of them after Libby’s anticipated firing over the suit. It didn’t happen. Two days after Christmas in 1937 the school board and the county commissioners caved in under the pressure of the suit ad agreed to equal pay. Two days after that, Gov. Harry Nice pledged to support equalized pay stare-wide. The hanging of the portrait in the courthouse has the support of Chief Judge Marjorie Clagett. She said it would hang inside the entrance in the portico set aside to display Calvert County history. Portraits of Clagett and other judges painted by Wood also adorn the courthouse walls. Judge Clagett said Harriet Elizabeth Brown’s life was the intersection of “education, government and the law,” so it was appropriate that her portrait will hang in the courthouse. Copies will also be displayed at the school system headquarters and the community center named after her.
business base from less than 1,700 businesses in 1996 to the more than 4,650 businesses we have today, increasing the commercial tax base more than 200 percent or by nearly $900 million. “She and her team played a vital role in two of the county’s most important economic legacies,” Hejl continued. “She helped coordinate the Dominion Cove Point LNG expansion and her team’s work on cultivating a robust commercial tax base was a key factor in Calvert County Government earning its first triple-A rating from all three credit rating agencies last year.” “The experience I have obtained on the economic development side of the house has been invaluable,” shared Vassallo. “I am honored to have played a role these last several years in building an economic development climate that is sustainable and growing to meet the needs of business owners and the citizens. “It has been a great run, but I am truly Harriet Elizabeth Brown’s second cousins Madison and Sherman received copies of the portrait (center) that will hang in the Prince Frederick courthouse.
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Owings Man Killed In College Park Stabbing By Guy Leonard Staff Writer A black, newly commissioned U.S. Army officer and Calvert resident was fatally stabbed over the weekend at the campus of the University of Maryland in College Park, according to university police. The victim, Richard Wilbur Collins III, a student at Bowie State University in Prince George’s County, was allegedly killed by suspect Sean Christopher Urbanski, a white student at College Park. Urbanski has been charged with firstand-second-degree murder and first-degree assault; the Federal Bureau of Investigations as well as the Prince George’s County Police have become involved in the case due to suspicions that the stabbing was hate or bias related. The stabbing occurred at about 3:05 a.m. March 20, according to university police. University police stated that witnesses positively identified Urbanski as the assailant who attacked Collins. Police say that the attack on Collins was unprovoked. University police Chief David Mitchell said Collins was due to graduate at the end of the week from Bowie State and had just been commissioned as a 2nd lieutenant be-
fore he was stabbed. “We have no doubt that Sean Urbanski with a knife stabbed Richard Wilbur Collins and killed him, we know that to be a fact,” Mitchell said at a press conference. “The question is why did that happen.” Urbanski was yelling, Mitchell said, when he confronted Collins and two of his friends at a location near Montgomery Hall on campus. “Step left, step left if you know what’s good for you,” Mitchell said, recounting Urbanski’s statement to the victim before allegedly stabbing him. Urbanski was a member of a facebook group called Alt-Reich that posted racially offensive and insensitive comments, Mitchell said, which could be part of the motive for the attack. “It’s despicable,” Mitchell said of the site’s content, which included bias against women, Latino’s, Jews and especially African Americans. “It could shed light on this case,” Mitchell said. guyleonard@countytimes.net
Sheriff’s Office Press Releases During the week of May 15 through May 21 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,479 calls for service throughout the community.
Burglary Case #17- 25338: On May 15, 2017, at approximately 8:15pm, Deputy K. Parks responded to a reported burglary on Serenity Court, in Prince Frederick. Upon arriving the victim advised they were gone between 4:30pm and returned around 7:30pm and noticed the wood frame around the front door was cracked. Upon further exam they realized someone tried to kick in the front door. Nothing of value appears to be stolen. CDS Violation Case #17-25519: On May 16, 2017, at approximately 3:00pm, Deputy T. Rzepkowski responded to a check welfare call on several persons passed out inside of a vehicle that was parked at the Park Place Medical Building, in Prince Frederick. Upon investigating Heather Davis, 34, of St. Leonard, was found to be in possession of an orange prescription bottle with no label. Inside of the prescription bottle was two different kinds of pills, seven (7) Oxycodone and fourteen (14) Methadone. Davis was charged and arrested for two (2) counts of Possession of a Synthetic Narcotic (Oxycontin and Methadone).
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Destruction of Property Case #17-26027: On May 18, 2017, at approximately 11:00pm, Deputy E. Yates responded to Serenity Court, in Prince Frederick, for the report of damaged property. He met with the victim who advised they believe someone had intentionally slashed a tire on their vehicle the previous evening. They noticed the air in the tire was leaking and attempted to repair the tire using the ‘fix-a-flat’ product. After fix-a-flat did not work, they spoke with a neighbor who stated they had seen someone standing next to their vehicle that same evening. The case is suspended pending further suspect information. Disorderly Conduct Case #17-26041: On May 19, 2017, at approximately, 12:30am, Deputy R. Shrawder observed a patron in the Buckets Sports Bar, in Lusby, become highly intoxicated after consuming numerous drinks throughout the night. Edwin Foote, Jr., 27, of Lusby, was loud, belligerent and became disrespectful towards the bartenders when told numerous times to discontinue going behind the
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Thursday, May 25, 2017
Snyder’s Big Day Not Enough for Blue Crabs The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs (1317) fell short Suday in the series finale of their three-game series against the Bridgeport Bluefish (18-13), with Bridgeport walking off in the ninth by a score of 7-6. The ball was jumping off the bats all day long in Bridgeport, and it got started early for the Bluefish against Southern Maryland’s starter Brian Grening. A twoout homerun from Jonathon Galvez scored Sean Burroughs and Jose Cuevas, putting the Bluefish ahead 3-0 in the second inning. The Blue Crabs responded in the top of the fourth, hitting a two-run shot of their own. After an error allowed the leadoff man, Edwin Garcia, to reach base, Michael Snyder hit his second homerun of the series. Cory Vaughn crossed the plate three batters later, scoring from second on a Devon Rodriguez single. Bridgeport extended their lead in the bottom of the inning, when Galvez hit his second three-run homerun of the day. This one brought across Jose Gil and Cuevas, bringing the lead to 6-3. Snyder cut into the lead once again, hitting his second homer of the day, a two-run shot in the eighth off Bridgeport’s starter Cory Riordan. The homerun was Snyder’s sixth of the season, and his second multi-homer game this year. Riordan was lifted after walking the next batter, as Bridgeport turned to their closer David Carpenter to record the fourout save. Carpenter (1-1) got out of the
eighth inning, but gave up a run in the ninth to tie the game at 6-6. Rodriguez continued his hot streak at the plate, hitting his first homerun since joining the team, and picking up his fourth multi-hit game of the week. The Blue Crabs turned the tie game over to reliever Rob Carson (2-2), to work the bottom of the ninth. Carson gave up two singles, before an error at third loaded the bases for Bridgeport, with just one out in the inning. Cuevas was next to bat, hitting a flyball to deep center, giving Alberto Callaspo enough room to tag up and score the winning run. The sacrifice gave the Bluefish a walk-off win in the game, and a 2-1 win in the series. The loss drops the Blue Crabs to 13-17 on the season, and is their second series loss in a row. The team has now lost six of their last seven games. They will look to turn things around Monday, May 22nd, as they open a four-game home series against the Lancaster Barnstormers. Southern Maryland will send RHP Gaby Hernandez (1-0, 3.27 ERA) to the mound, looking to take the series opener. He will matchup with Lancaster’s LHP Nate Reed (0-0, 3.80 ERA), in his third start in a row against the Blue Crabs. First pitch is scheduled for 6:35 P.M. on Monday at Regency Furniture Stadium. From Southern Maryland Blue Crabs
15 Local BMX Riders Take Home Wins in Gold Cup Qualifying Race By Zach Hill Contributing Writer On Saturday, May 20th, the SOMD BMX organization hosted a Gold Cup Qualifying Race that brought in competitors and spectators by the masses. The crowds were the biggest the organization had ever seen for a race and to go along with it, the field of competitors was just as large. The race fielded over 373 riders and 72 motos. On top of that, the racers each need to qualify in two Gold Cup Qualifying Races at different tracks in order to be eligible for the Gold Cup Race later this fall in New York. With such high stakes, the competition was some of the stiffest ever seen on the track inside of Chaptico Park. However, Southern Maryland’s various local talents demonstrated excellent performance all throughout, taking home wins in 15 different races. This is a truly remarkable feat considering riders had come in from eight different states including North Carolina & Connecticut for the competition. In the “Cruiser” division, Zack Miller took home the 11-year-old bracket, Bryce Lightbown took it home for the 13 year olds, and Don Beals won out the 51 to 55 year olds. Local youth dominated in the “Novice” division with Fischer Sparks taking home the 7-year-old bracket, Camden Bean winning out the other 8 year olds, Kaden Moritz finishing on top of the 9 year olds, Tyler Lee beating out the 11 year old bracket, and Bailey Helmick taking home a win for the 14 year olds. The intermediate division was also a ma-
jor success for local riders as Jacob Greenwell won out the 5 year olds, Cooper Ferris dominated the 9 year olds, Tyler Wood beat out the 10 year old bracket, Tyler Wathen beat out the 11-year-old bracket, Cameron Wilcox won the 19 to 27 year old bracket, and Lee Farrell bested all of the 28 to 35 year olds. Last but not least, Taylor Bohannon and Hailey Furse both took home wins in the 13 year old “Girls” division. SOMD BMX is non-profit organization run by a dedicated group of volunteers. To get more information on how to get involved, contact the Track Operator, Greg Wheeler, at info@somdbmx.com
Pictured: Lee Farrell Photos by Brian Oshenska
New Date Set for Charity Golf Tournament The Arc Southern Maryland’s 15th Annual Pat Collins Golf Classic fundraiser. Due to recent weather conditions, the date has been moved from May 25th to June 16th, beginning at 7:30am at Chesapeake Hills Golf Course, 11200 HG Trueman Rd, Lusby. The Arc Southern Maryland hosts its 15th Annual Pat Collins Golf Classic. Proceeds support individuals and families of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m., with a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. Sponsorship opportunities available ranging from tee sponsor to admiral level sponsor. Registration is $150 per individual player and $600 for a team. For sponsorship opportunities or to register for the event, visit www.arcsomd.org.
The Arc Southern Maryland is a nonprofit organization affiliated at the state level with The Arc of Maryland and at the national level with The Arc of the United States, which is the world’s largest grass roots organization of, and for, people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), including Down syndrome, autism, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, cerebral palsy and other diagnoses. Since 1975, The Arc Southern Maryland has provided quality support and programs aimed at creating opportunities for independence and personal success for people with different abilities in inclusive communities. From The Arc Southern Maryland.
Thursday, May 25, 2017
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CSM Sees Increase in Dual Enrollment
When student Kayleigh Lister heard her guidance counselors at Calvert High School describe dual enrollment at the College of Southern Maryland to her class last year, Lister immediately recognized the program’s benefits. Dual enrollment allows high school students to take classes at CSM for college credit while satisfying high school graduation requirements. “It was a way to get a head start and save some money” said Lister, 18 and now a senior at Calvert while being dual-enrolled at CSM. Benefits of dual enrollment include a savings on tuition and a way for college-bound students to start early in earning credits toward their degree. “All the numbers, nationwide and in this area, show that students who participate in dual enrollment have a higher GPA when they start college full time,” said CSM Director of Admissions Brian Hammond. Dual enrollment also allows Lister to continue with her regular high school activities. She plays field hockey for Calvert while holding down two part-time jobs. She takes three classes at her high school, two classes at the nearby CSM Prince Frederick Campus and two online CSM classes. Lister will walk away from CSM at the end of this summer with 33 college credits completed. “That is a whole year of college.” said CSM Assistant Director of Admissions Shelby Potts. Her parents, however, had reservations at the beginning. Dawn Lister, Kayleigh’s mother, has been won over by her daughter’s positive experience with dual enrollment at CSM. “She’s pleasantly surprised us!” Dawn said. “I’d highly recommend the program,” Lister said. “Why wouldn’t you want your
child to have the chance to start college early? But you have to know your child and whether they are able to manage their time.” Kayleigh Lister’s goal is to save Kayleigh Lister of St. Leonard money by completing college two years early. She will continue her college education this fall at Salisbury University. In fall 2013, 176 high school students participated in CSM’s dual-enrollment program — 42 from Charles County, 57 from Calvert and 77 from St. Mary’s. That’s up by 80 percent since spring 2017, with 316 Southern Maryland students in the program — 115 from Charles County, 86 from Calvert and 115 from St. Mary’s. In addition, 722 additional high school students are taking advantage of the opportunity to take Dual Enrolled Math or English courses for college credit without leaving their high school campus. “Dual enrollment is growing in popularity because students and their parents are seeing the academic and the cost benefits” Hammond said. For information on dual enrollment at CSM, call 301-934-2251 or visit www.csmd. edu/dualenrollment.
ing time to help others can be rewarding in many ways. My work with my community has been altruistic; however, being awarded this fellowship is a blessing I graciously accept,” she said. In addition to her studies, Williams volunteers with a number of organizations, as a student leader in her church, St. Catherine’s of Alexandria, and as a tutor with Charles County Literacy Council. She also volunteers at the USO at Joint Base Andrews. The Newman Civic Fellowship Program is a national cohort of community-com-
mitted students. The fellowship is named for Frank Newman, one of the founders of Campus Compact, who dedicated his life to creating opportunities for student civic learning. Campus Compact is a national coalition of more than 1,000 college and university presidents — representing some six million students. From College of Southern Marylad
Elementary Math Challenge Winners Announced
On Saturday, May 6, 2017, 140 students from ten elementary schools assembled at Calvert Middle School to compete in the 20th Annual Elementary Mathematics Challenge. The event, co-sponsored by Calvert County Public Schools and the Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO), promotes early mathematics and problem solving. Participants in grades four and five competed in teams of seven on individual and team challenges that involve problem solving, computation and critical thinking skills. Supervisor of Elementary Mathematics Jennifer Young said, “The Elementary Math Challenge introduces fun and teamwork into the typically solitary activity of solving math problems. Students experience the creative side of real-world mathematics.”
The winning individuals and teams are: Grade 5 Individual Winners 1st – Addison Fortenbery, Sunderland Elementary School 2nd – Lucas Wendland, Beach Elementary School 3rd – Barbara Kaczmarek, Mt. Harmony Elementary School From College of Southern Maryland. Grade 4 Individual Winners 1st – Hogan Joo, Mt. Harmony Elementary School 2nd – Madelyn Crawford, Calvert Elementary School 3rd – Aiden Markowitz, Windy Hill Elementary School Grade 4 Team Winners 1st – Mt. Harmony Elementary School, sponsored by Kim Bracey 2nd – Windy Hill Elementary School, Williams sponsored by Lori Whitaker graduated 3rd – Beach Elementary School sponfrom Lackey sored by Nikki McAllister High School and is a fulltime student at CSM scheduled to graduate this spring with two associate degrees, in general Elle Williams studies and communication with a focus in public relations. She plans to continue her education at the University of Maryland College Park beginning this fall. Williams is keenly involved in CSM’s student association as the organization’s secretary. Her goal is to one day become a publicist promoting nonprofit organizations. “Receiving this award is an immense honor and to me it affirms that dedicat-
CSM Student Selected for Civic Fellowship
College of Southern Maryland (CSM) student Elle Williams, 20, of La Plata has been selected to be a part of the Newman Civic Fellowship Program. She was nominated for the honor by CSM President Dr. Bradley Gottfried. In a letter of recommendation to the program Gottfried said, “I have come to know Elle through her committed involvement with CSM’s Student Government Association, and she demonstrates strong and committed leadership to bring about positive change as she not only collaborates with her community college peers but she also engages within the larger community through her broad civic involvement.” Participating in this program will allow Williams to work with likeminded students who are committed to improving community life and to educating students for civic and social responsibility. This fellowship is essentially a network of students that collaborate with one another and come up with solutions to issues that arise near them.
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4th – Sunderland Elementary School, sponsored by Margaret Stay 5th – Barstow Elementary School sponsored by Sarah Ripple
Grade 5 Team Winners 1st – Sunderland Elementary School, sponsored by Melissa Sydnor 2nd – Beach Elementary School sponsored by Carol Inscoe 3rd – Windy Hill Elementary School, sponsored by Nancy Steffe 4th – Mt. Harmony Elementary School, sponsored by Kristi Kahler 5th – Mutual Elementary School sponsored by Monica Hendricks Top School Scorer (Grade 4 followed by Grade 5) Barstow Elementary School -- Denali Mohler, Kaden Swiger Beach Elementary School -- Archer Pendleton, Lucas Wendland Calvert Elementary School -- Madelyn Crawford, Rowan Brown Huntingtown Elementary School -- Lucia Owens, Logan Hastings Mt. Harmony Elementary School -- Hogan Joo Barbara Kaczmarek Mutual Elementary School -- Bryce Legeer Jourdan Green Plum Point Elementary School -- Aidan Moreland, Carinna DeSantis St. Leonard Elementary School -- Hunter Reed, Charlie Zegalia Sunderland Elementary School -- Thaddeus Holston, Addison Fortenbery Windy Hill Elementary School -- Aiden Markowitz Emma Nguyen From Calvert County Public Schools
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Memorial Day 2017 in Southern Maryland By Dave Spigler Feature Story Writer It’s that time of the year for all of us to pause and remember our military men and women who completely gave of themselves so that we may continue to enjoy all of the freedoms that are a part of our American way of life. There have been so many local heroes that have risen to the occasion and it would be impossible to try to mention all of their names for fear of leaving someone out. There were nameless early individuals that lived here in Southern Maryland and fought in the Revolutionary War and helped gain our freedom from England more than 230 years ago. There were the farmers and citizen gentry who fought the British on St. Leonard’s Creek as they were advancing on Washington to burn our capitol in the War of 1812. Many young Southern Maryland lads fought on both sides during our tragic fouryear Civil War from 1861 through 1865. Unfortunately, a number of these brave and spirited youth were lost during this tragic period in our early history not knowing their sacrifices allowed our fledgling country to come together stronger and more united than ever. During the early years of the past century, our citizens were called upon once more to defend our Nation in the first great World War. They served as Army “Doughboys” or Marine “Leathernecks” or Navy “Swabbies” and were sent to battles all over Europe. Their blood was shed in Belgium, Germany and France as we took in our role of supporting the “War to end all wars!” Many of these brave individuals remain there in the several American cemeteries that were built at the conclusion of the WWI. And again, as much as we hated to become involved in another large war, the sneak attack at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941 forced our hand once more causing many young men and women to run to recruiting offices in the Upper Marlboro and the Waldorf areas and enlist in all of our armed services. They volunteered to put themselves in harm’s way in an effort to defeat the Axis Powers who threatened to take over the world. Many great Americans gave their lives on the sands of Normandy and Iwo Jima, the jungles of Bataan, raids over Japan, in sunken ships and submarines in the Atlantic at the hands of the German U Boats, and in Belgium, Poland, Germany, France, and Italy where Americans paid the price once more with their lives! Were these heroes’ lives in vain? No, they each gave of themselves to protect our way of life as their ancestors had before them. But as we watched, the “forever peace” attained in 1945 was not long lived as we became involved in the Korean Conflict in 1950, another bitter war that cost us more precious American lives with the loss of many soldiers, airman and marines on this Asian peninsula during three years of hostilities. Many of our senior citizens were youngsters at this time, but can vividly remember the celebration that came following the cessation of this war. And even to this day, tension remain great in this part of the world! Once more our period of peace was short lived as we found ourselves in another naval
skirmish in the South Pacific that rapidly imploded into all out warfare in the tiny country of Viet Nam in 1964. Looking back, this conflict would cost us more than 50,000 of our best citizens and nearly wipe out a whole generation of our people while splitting our nation in two over the next eight years. In addition to the great loss of life, our treatment of our survivors who returned from this ugly time in our history was pitiful, if not just plain shameful. We witnessed America at its best and felt it at its worst! Thank God, we have learned to treat our precious military men and women so much better in the years since. Again, we continue to lose many of our best people in ongoing operations in the Middle East, Afghanistan, and Pakistan, as we strive to help other nations defeat oppressors and deal with new enemies. Just as Pearl Harbor stirred our patriotism, so has the destruction of the Twin Towers in New York caused our love for the US and our disdain for terrorists to reach a fever pitch. Tragedies involving our beloved Seal Team Six, the loss of the “Benghazi Four,” our six dedicated Marines killed while helping the poor in Nepal, the young outstanding Midshipman killed in the Philadelphia train wreck, and the young soldier just lost last month in the crash of the Army helicopter at the Breton Bay Golf Course in Leonardtown are constant reminders of the dangers our military people are faced with on a daily basis whether engaged in conflict or not. They are all our heroes! Their sacrifices should not go unnoticed, nor should their deeds be forgotten. At the very least, we all should take a moment at this time to offer our thanks for them and our prayers for their families. To bring this somber story a little closer to home, there are many families who have lost a family member in uniform. It is one of the most tragic, devastating, and saddest occurrences that may befall any family and it will change their world forever. The County Times spoke with Leonardtown resident Richard P. Fortin about his uncle Joseph F. Fortin, a US Army Horse Cavalry soldier stationed in France during WWI. Fortin never knew his dad’s older brother, but he was later given the records and correspondence that took place between the family and the War Department and the American Red Cross when Private Fortin went missing. There was an extremely emotional period of almost six months of not knowing of this soldier’s fate other than he had been wounded in action in October 918. Finally, his mother received word that her oldest son had succumbed to his wounds. She later learned he was buried in the Argonne Woods near the site of the battle where he had been mortally injured by shrapnel. And to make this story even more tragic, this American hero died just four days prior to the signing of the Armistice that ended this horrific conflict! Sadly, Private Fortin would be one of the last Americans to die in this war. The Fortin Family tragedy is not unlike thousands of others that suddenly strike loved ones back home during our involvement in
struggles and battles to defend our country. It is amazing to 100 year old portrait of Sergeant Arick Lore, Pvt. Joseph Fortin learn the deUS Army prior to leaving for France in WWI spair families went through awaiting word of On October 14h, 1918 just 13 days followtheir loved ones in the early part of the twening his 27th birthday and less than one month tieth century. The communication methods were poor to almost non-existent between before ththe armistice was signed on Novemfront lines military officials and the casu- ber 11 ending this horrific war, Sergeant alty’s families. There were no means of noti- Lore was tragically lost in a hail of sniper fying mothers and father, wives or husbands bullets while manning the front line trenches within hours or days by Casualty Assistance during the Battle of Verdun, one of the most Response Teams accompanying a military decisive battles ending the war. In his last enchaplain to the home of a recently deceased try in his diary, he wrote “This has been an military member. There were no large air- awful day. There have been quite a number craft to rapidly transport flag- draped coffins of wounded by shrapnel, but I have escaped to Dover Air Force Base for the families to so far. Thank God.” He was first buried at the American Battle receive their loved ones. The reporting of these tragic events was rare and the suffering Area Cemetery at Cunel. France. Later his was confined mostly to the families and close body was removed and returned home to Maryland. Last rites and honors were held friends of the deceased. For Private Fortin’s family, the horror and in September 1921 at the Solomons Episgrief lasted for months before their official copal Church and he was finally laid to rest notification of his death. Their suffering next to his parents at the Solomons Methhad to be absolutely tough. And since For- odist/Episcopal Cemetery just off the south tin’s body remains were moved to Gravesite side of Route 4 just prior to the Thomas No. 33 at the American Cemetery in Bois de Johnson Bridge. This year marks the 100th Anniversary of Fays, France where it remains today, final Sergeant Lore’s enlistment in the Army and closure for the family had to be tough. Travst Anniversary of a graveside ceremony the 61 els to this sacred place back then were both difficult and expensive and out of reach for honoring this hero by members of the Amermost American families. More than a year ican Legion Post 274 for whom the post is after their son’s death, the Commonwealth named. This special event will involve a talk of Massachusetts provided Mr. and Mrs. by the current Post Commander, honors by Fortin a “death gratuity” of $100 for their the Legion Rifle Team and a solemn rendition of “Taps” by a lone bugler. The ceremony is son’s service. In Southern Maryland, there are several attended by surviving members of the Lore events held to recognize the ultimate sacri- family, dignitaries from the county and the fices of all of our heroes. One ceremony that state, and the public to celebrate this man’s is especially significant is held each Memo- life. In taking a few moments of this holiday rial Day in Solomons for a young man who to pay respect for this individual while releft this sleepy little seaside village at the age membering all of the other magnificent souls of 26 to join the Army in November of 1917. who gave their lives in the defense of our Sergeant Arick L. Lore was the oldest of nine great country is but a small way of acknowlchildren of Sadie and Joseph Lore and felt edging how really important and necessary the need to represent his family in joining these occasions truly are. It is a day to reour fight in Europe during the latter days of member “Freedom Is Not Free!” Arick Lore WWI. A strong athlete, he was known as a was a special Southern Marylander, a son of terrific baseball player. He enjoyed helping Maryland, and a genuine American hero. We wish to thank Richard Fortin and the his parents with the raising of his younger brothers and sisters. He often helped with American Legion Post 274 in Lusby for sharthe regular pancake breakfasts held at his ing with us the stories of these two brave men. Episcopal church. He was well respected and They are in the truest sense great Americans looked up to by all his neighbors and friends. who deserve to be honored this day for their Following induction at Camp Meade [now ultimate sacrifices. And to all of our wonFort Meade], Maryland and completion of derful men and women, past and present who boot training at Camp Green, North Caro- have taken the Oath to “support and defend lina, Arick boarded the troop ship “Maui” at the Constitution of the United States against Hoboken, New Jersey to sail across the At- all enemies, foreign and domestic.” we salute lantic. He arrived at St. Nazarene, France on you for having donned a uniform of our five April 29th, 1918. He was assigned to Compa- military armed services, and thank you for ny I, 60th Infantry Division and was deployed your service! God Bless you and God Bless to several locations throughout France, often America! riding in trucks, but mostly marching with his full pack on his back while carrying his rifle in his hands. Roads and vehicles were not that well developed at the early part of the century and movement over the rough countryside was particularly arduous.
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In our gallery we will have a continuation of Bernard T. Matus solo show ‘Waterscapes’ for First Friday, June 2nd. Mr. Matus has been a photographer for the past sixty years as well as a teacher and administrator in the public schools. In our open studio: we will have a beach side view painting! All ages are welcome to attend, it is $15 to join in the painting session. This is a perfect opportunity to do something artsy with your kids!
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June at Opal Gallery will feature work by painter Jane Rowe. Inspired by the natural landscape, Rowe zeros in and takes a closer look at many of its elements. Moving between the real and surreal, her work examines nature as it is and reinterprets it to suit her own vision. Please join us for an Opening Reception on First Friday, June 2nd from 5-8pm. Hours are Wed-Sat 11-5 & First Fridays from 11- 8.
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Fenwick Street Used Books and Music will host a book signing on Friday, June 2nd, from 5-7 PM. Come meet local author Gary Knight who will be signing copies of TwentySix Years of Shoe Leather, Forgotten Brothers, and How to Treat a Woman: The Professional Man’s Guide to Achieving Meaningful Relationships with Women of the Modern Era.
Begin at Yellow Door Art Studios and then find Crabby in the different businesses and take a selfie with each – you will be entered to win the Grand Prize of two free steam pot dinners from Kevin’s Corner Kafe.
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Be sure to stop by on First Friday from Come find Crabby on First Friday, June 2nd! Say hello to Sharon at her shop across the street from the Courthouse, her special from 5-8 pm will be 20% off everything in the store. This will be a perfect time to pick up something unique including exotic jewelry from all over the world, purses & handbags, original art, and much more all at affordable prices and on sale as well!
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In Remembrance Sam and Michael Dye, Tiffany Naecker, Wayne Reed, Jr., Kevin Nicholson, Jr., and Kenneth Nicholson, great-grandchildren Cadence, Caleb, Sophia, Layla, Camryn, Chloe, Brooks, Madison and Kylie and sister Judy Compton of Cleveland, OH and Maybelline Dye of Raven, VA. Visitation is Friday, June 2, 2017, 6-7:30 p.m. at Rausch Funeral Home - Owings 8325 Mount Harmony Lane Owings MD 20736. Memorial services are Friday, June 2, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be private.
Frank Samuel Dye, Sr.
Frank Samuel Dye, Sr., 85, passed away May 21, 2017 at Southern Maryland Hospital in Clinton, MD. He was born April 9, 1932 in Raven, VA to Robey G. and Marjorie Alice (Keene) Dye. He was raised in Raven and after high school worked as a coal miner for ten years. He married Norma Jane Hicks July 28, 1951 and they lived in Raven until moving to Riverdale, MD in 1963. Frank was employed for over forty years by National Fence Company, owned and operated by Jack Long, and was a production manager and manufacturing supervisor, retiring in 1997. In retirement Frank and his wife Jane moved to Myrtle Beach, SC, and after Jane’s passing he returned to live with his son Sam in Hughesville in 2013. Frank was a member of the Moose Lodge in College Park and Murrells Inlet, SC when residing there. Frank excelled in math and had an uncanny command of numbers, dates and computations. In his leisure time Frank enjoyed gambling, especially playing slots at Abner’s. He loved sports, and played semi-pro baseball in his youth. He was a fan of the Nationals, the Redskins, and NASCAR, especially Dale, Sr. and Dale Earnhardt, Jr. Frank was preceded in death by his wife Jane in 2006, a daughter Mary Alice Hill, a son Leslie Ray Dye, brothers James, Willard, Danny L. and Junior E. Dye and sisters Ivory J. Horn and Flossie M. Hurt. He is survived by a son Frank Samuel “Sam” Dye, Jr. and wife Sandra of Hughesville, daughters Patsy G. Reed and husband Wayne of Owings, Pamela L. Nicholson and husband Kevin of Chesapeake Beach, and Jeanette G. Stanley of North Myrtle Beach. Also surviving are grandchildren
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John D. Fore of Treasure Island, FL and numerous great nieces and nephews. Funeral arrangements by Rausch Funeral Hones.
Lewis Marshall Early, Jr.
Cascio of Christiansburg VA and Charlene Early Cardwell (and husband Tom) of Cedarville MD; sister-in-law Joan Early of Charleston SC; as well as many grandchildren, great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, cousins and beloved friends. Donations may be made in his memory to his childhood church, St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 17510 Horsehead Road, Brandywine, Maryland 20613.
Catherine Lynn Standa
Florence Estelle Wallach
Lewis Marshall Early, Jr., of Kingman, Arizona, beloved husband of Sharon Early, passed away on April 12, 2017, of natural causes. Lewis was born on September 4, 1935, in Washington, DC, and grew up in Brandywine, Maryland. Florence Estelle Wallach, 96, of Solomons passed away May 15, 2017. She was born January 17, 1921 in Alexandria, VA to Walter Clark and Mary Virginia (Wright) Slocombe. Florence was raised in SE Washington, D.C. and graduated from Eastern High School. She was employed as a secretary with McArdle Printing Company, retiring in 1984. Florence spent winters in St. Petersburg, FL and also had a residence in Breezy Point, before moving to Solomons in October of 1996. Florence will be remembered as the matriarch of her family who enjoyed being in charge. She also enjoyed traveling, ceramics, partying and having a good time. Florence was preceded in death by her husband Robert Wilson Wallach. She is survived by her cousin Karin Hileman of Owings, nieces Kathleen Grimes of Carroll County, Jacqueline D’Ambile of FL, Cherie Slocombe of Dalton, GA, Terrilynda Torrano of San Francisco, CA, Emily Silviera of Jacksonville, FL and Patricia Poss of Boone, NC, nephews Barry Barnes of Port Republic, Walter Clyde Slocombe and William Kevin Slocombe both of Edgewater. She is also survived by cousin
Lewis was a member of the Naval Air Reserves at Anacostia Bolling while in high school. He earned his private pilot license at seventeen and took his first solo flight the month prior to graduating from Gwynn Park High School in June 1953. He joined the United States Air Force in September 1953 and traveled the country extensively while serving. Flying was always his passion and he had his own aerial photography business later in life. Lewis was preceded in death by his parents, Lewis Marshall Early, Sr. “Tabby” and Hazel Loveless Early; first wife Barbara; son Paul Roland Early; brother Roland Lee Early “Pete”; brother-in-law Charles J. Cascio. Besides his wife Sharon, he leaves behind his sons Charles Stewart Early (and wife Joy) of Huntingtown MD, Lewis Michael Early (and wife Lisa) of Prince Frederick MD, Thomas Brandt Early of West Palm Beach FL, Steven Owen Early of West Palm Beach FL, Mark Anthony Early of Charlottesville VA; daughters Delores Early Morgan (and husband Doug) of Lewisburg WV, Rose Early of Tucson AZ; brothers John Michael Early (and wife Linda) of Clinton MD, Thomas Owen Early of Edgewater MD; sisters Patricia Early
Catherine Lynn Standa, 55, of Lusby, MD, passed away on May 10, 2017 at her residence. Born on February 22, 1962 in Johnstown, PA, she was the daughter of Joseph John Standa and Roberta Louise (Riblett) Standa. Catherine graduated from Largo High School in 1980 and attended the College of Southern Maryland. She moved to Calvert County from Prince George’s County, MD in 1989. She worked as a Behavioral Health Case Manager for the Calvert County Health Department. Catherine enjoyed being a beach comber, visiting distant shores. She was a mental health activist, an avid Steelers fan, an avid motorcyclist riding for pleasure and for just cause benefits, and was a member of the Mechanicsville Moose Lodge #495. Catherine is survived by her parents, Roberta and Joseph Standa; her children, Tina Standa and Toni Swider of Lusby, MD; two grandchildren; and her siblings. Memorial contributions may be made to your local behavioral or mental health charity. Funeral arrangements by Rausch Funeral Homes
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Star & Stripes Festival in Chesapeake Beach
Sun Shines on Church’s Spring Fest By Dick Myers Staff Writer The sun finally came out Saturday May 20 at Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran Church in Lusby. The church had to postpone its annual Spring Fest scheduled for May 13 because of the rain. Not so for May 20 as the heat and humidity broke and a perfect spring day greeted the kids and their families who attended. Spring Fest included many games and prizes for the youngsters, pony rides and food for everyone. Games included a moon bounce. Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran Church is located at 9463 HG Trueman Road in Lusby. They have members from both Calvert and St. Mary’s counties. They are a member of the Wisconsin Evangeliccal
Lutheran Synod (WELS), the only one in Southern Maryland. They do events such as Spring Fest and the annual Trunk or Treat at Halloween as part of their service to the community. The church is also sponsoring a soccer camp June 19-23, 7-11:30 a.m. for ages 4 to 12. Pastor Olson loves soccer. The theme is “Soccer is my game... Jesus is my life!” Pastor Olson will use the game of soccer to teach all the kids something so much more important than soccer- Jesus. For more information go to their website: www.shepherdofthebay.com dickmyers@countytimes.net
Chesapeake Beach is rolling out the red, white and blue carpet this Memorial Day weekend. There will be events each of the three days of the weekend during the town’s Stars and Stripes Festival. Activities are as follows: Saturday, May 27 (10 a.m.) -- Opening Ceremony at Veterans’ Memorial Park. With our focus on commemorating the 100th Anniversary of WWI our guest speaker and story teller, Ellouise Schoettler, will perform a one woman show based on her writing from letters of forgotten WWI Nurses who served in France. Mrs. Schoettler will be presenting a slide show in Town Hall immediately following the opening ceremony. Enjoy patriotic music performed by The US Naval Academy Woodwind Quintet. Local favorites Dana and Jeremy will present the National Anthem. Listen to a preview on the town’s website of the glorious notes that will be floating on the bay breezes beginning at 10am on Saturday, May 27th in Veterans’ Memorial Park in Chesapeake Beach as the U.S. Naval Academy Wind Quintet opens the Stars & Stripes Festival. MU1 Emily Madsen (Oboe) and MU1 Micahla Hendrix (Bassoon) will join their colleagues in patriotic musical selections. Sunday, May 28 (11 a.m.-4 p.m.) -Sunday Family Fun Day with fun and educational activities for everyone featuring (from 1-4 p.m.) the one and only Doc Scantlin and His Imperial Palms Orchestra who are quoted by Forbes Magazine as “The Best Band in America”. The Band includes Doc, Chou Chou, 15 musicians
and four singing/dancing “Girlfriends”. Their music will take you back in time to the 1930’s and make you want to kick off your shoes and jump onto the dance floor. Also on Sunday -- tent for non-profit organizations associated with honoring fallen heroes, wounded warriors and other military services, a picnic lunch (at noon) sponsored by Stallings Williams American Legion Post 206, and other fun and educational events for all ages. All events are free excluding food vendors. Available for Purchase: Beer by Scorpion Brewing & Greenspring Brewing, Wine by Bay Wine and Spirits. Monday, May 29 (10 a.m.) -- the annual Memorial Day Ceremony by the Chesapeake Beach American Legion Post 206 at Veterans’ Memorial Park then the National Moment of Silence at 3:00 pm. Please take a moment wherever you are to remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice. Local businesses and all residents of Chesapeake Beach and North Beach are encouraged to decorate to show our local pride and patriotism throughout the Memorial Day Weekend. For more information, check out the Facebook page at Chesapeake Beach Stars and Stripes Festival. Contact Connie O’Dell at codell@ chesapeakebeachmd.gov or Festival CoChair Stephanie Zanelotti at sasz_cbssf@ comcast.net . From the Town of Chesapeake Beach
County Names Director of Community Resources The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is pleased to announce the promotion of Jennifer Moreland to director of the Calvert County Department of Community Resources. She will replace Maureen Hoffman upon her June 2017 retirement after 15 years of service. “Maureen leaves big shoes to fill,” said board President Tom Hejl. “But I am confident Jennifer will continue and build upon Maureen’s outstanding commitment to the health and human services issues facing our county’s most vulnerable citizens.” “I am passionate about the wellbeing of people in the community,” shared Moreland. “With my background in collaboration and datadriven planning, I look forward to working with the Board of County Commissioners, county department heads and the community to gain insight on the successes and challenges they face in their work on behalf of our citizens.” Moreland has been the Calvert County Department of Community Resources Family Network Coordinator for the past
two years. In her current role, she manages multiple state grants and secures funding for social programs that improve the well-being of children, youth and families in Calvert County. Before Jennifer Moreland joining Calvert County Government, Moreland was with the United Way of Calvert County where she served as director of community impact and the ‘Success by 6’ coordinator. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication and Communication Studies from Towson University. Her promotion will take effect June 1. From Calvert County Government
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CSM Course Teaches Compassionate Business
A business is more likely to succeed if the business is designed to assist the wider community as well as make money, according to Thomas Luginbill, director of CSM’s Entrepreneur and Innovation Institute. “I think there’s a lot of college business classes that focus on earning profit. But there aren’t that many that teach students about the value of the business providing social value to the community,” Luginbill said. “They’re starting to find that businesses that incorporate some social mission are actually finding a correlation with higher returns. It’s good business.” That is the idea behind CSM’s Social Entrepreneurship course, which Luginbill taught this spring semester. Students taking Luginbill’s class had the chance to exercise their altruistic muscles as they applied business principles to challenges facing half a dozen area organizations that have a central mission of helping society — five nonprofits and one for-profit with a social mission. Organizations applied to partner with the college on the project and the students selected which organization they would study for the semester and then designed a project that could assist that organization. Working in groups, the students publicly presented their projects during CSM’s Social Entrepreneurship Challenge held May 11 at the La Plata Campus. At stake was a grade and $2,000; $1,500 for first place and $500 for second in funding that would go to the two projects judged by a panel as best assisting the most people. The winning project was presented by CSM students Kaelyn Ching and Jordan
Johnson, who made the case that funding should be provided for Farming4Hunger and the nonprofit’s second annual athlete student summit, Living Beyond the Game. Ching and Johnson said they became invested in their organization during the course of the semester and expressed relief that their organization was awarded the funding. The project that came in second was presented by SMCR, formerly known as Southern Maryland Community Resources, which provides inclusive programs for people with developmental differences at minimal cost. CSM students Caryn Fossile, Jermey Forris and Jordon Gandee worked with CSM digital media production students to produce a public service announcement video for the organization. Other organizations that worked with CSM students in the class were Circle of Angels, DigiTouch, Kids Into Discovering Science and VConnections, Inc. Grant funding for the Social Entrepreneur class, which covered full scholarship for students’ tuition, fees and textbooks, came from the Center for Engineering Concepts Development (CECD) in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Maryland. “I’m very happy to see this collaborative arrangement with the College of Southern Maryland not only succeed, but thrive,” said Anand, director of the CECD and Professor Emeritus of Mechanical Engineering at UMD. From College of Southern Maryland.
Members of the Patuxent High School Naval JROTC raise the American flag.
Solomons Yacht Club Hosts Annual Watermen’s Memorial
By Dick Myers Staff Writer The Solomons Island Yacht Club May 21 held its 24th Annual Watermen’s Memorial and Wreath Laying Ceremony at Solomons Boardwalk Memorial Park. The event was followed by lunch, the annual commissioning and Blessing of the Fleet. Master of Ceremonies for the event was Commodore Craig Wilson. He noted Solomons Island’s heritage on the water, including becoming the leading oyster processing town in the world and an amphibious training center in World War II. The commodore noted that their clubhouse was once a Navy USO facility. “We are still a town that loves its waterways and makes good use of them,” he said. Guest speaker, Patuxent River historian Wayne Clark, picked up on that theme to give a compact history of the island’s water orientation beginning with its first inhabitants. “For 600 generations, the Indians lived along the river ad adapted to changes, Indians were our first watermen.” he said. When the Englishmen arrived, the Indians harvested from the river for them until they developed their own watermen’s trade. Local place names, such as Patuxent and Potomac, were Algonquin Indian names, Clark explained. Patuxent means “The village at the fall of the stream.”
The story of life on the Patuxent includes the War of 1812 and the Battle of St. Leonard’s Creek and the sailors who lost their lives in that battle, Clark said. And that story continued with the establishment of the base at Solomons, and the Chesapeake Biological Lab that studies the river. Oyster production peaked at seven million bushels and declined to today’s 3,000 bushels. Along the way watermen found other jobs on the base or at the lab. He singled out the legendary Pepper Langley who went to work at Pax River and then in retirement became the Calvert Marie Museum’s master boat builder. The ceremony featured the recitation of the names of departed men and women who worked and played on the river and a wreath laying by the club’s Vice Commodore Mike Snapp. The colors were presented by Patuxent High School Naval JROTC. National Anthem was sung by Patuxent High School Choir. A water cannon salute on the river was presented by a boat from the Solomos Volunteer Rescue Squad and Fire Department. A trumpet salute was performed by Douglas Fraley. Invocation and benediction was given by Deacon Moise DeVllier of Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church. dickmyers@countytimes.net
In front from left, Jermey Forris, Caryn Fossile,Jordon Gandee, Jordan Johnson and Kaelyn Ching, Behind from left, CSM President Dr. Bradley Gottfried, Dylan Hazelwood, Dr. Davinder K. Anand and Thomas Luginbill.
County Announces Memorial Day Schedules The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners announces that county offices will be closed Monday, May 29, 2017, in observance of Memorial Day. In addition: • The county senior centers will be closed and Meals on Wheels will not be delivered. • There will be no county bus service. • Calvert Library locations will be closed Saturday, May 27 through Monday, May 29. • Mt. Hope, Southern, Harriet Brown and Northeast community centers will be closed May 29. • The Appeal Landfill and county convenience centers will be closed May 29.
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Chesapeake Hills Golf Course will be open May 29 with normal hours. The Calvert Marine Museum will be open May 29 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Flag Ponds Nature Park and Kings Landing Park will be open with normal park hours. Battle Creek Cypress Swamp will be open 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Kings Landing Pool will open for the season Saturday, May 27 at noon and Cove Point Pool will open for the season Saturday, May 27 at 11 a.m. Edward T. Hall Indoor Aquatic Center will be open with normal hours May 29. From Calvert County Government
Members of the Solomons Island Yacht Club pay their respects during the Watermen’s Memorial.
Trumpeter Douglas Fraley
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Thursday, May 25 15th Annual Pat Collins Golf Classic Chesapeake Hills Golf Course, 11200 HG Trueman Rd., Lusby 7:30 AM The Arc Southern Maryland’s 15th Annual Pat Collins Golf Classic. Chesapeake Hills Golf Course, 11200 HG Trueman Rd, Lusby. The Arc Southern Maryland hosts its 15th Annual Pat Collins Golf Classic. Proceeds support individuals and families of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m., with a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. Sponsorship opportunities available ranging from tee sponsor to admiral level sponsor. Registration is $150 per individual player and $600 for a team. For sponsorship opportunities or to register for the event, visit www.arcsomd.org. The Arc Southern Maryland is a nonprofit organization affiliated at the state level with The Arc of Maryland and at the national level with The Arc of the United States, which is the world’s largest grass roots organization of, and for, people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), including Down syndrome, autism, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, cerebral palsy and other diagnoses. Since 1975, The Arc Southern Maryland has provided quality support and programs aimed at creating opportunities for independence and personal success for people with different abilities in inclusive communities. For information about The Arc Southern Maryland, call (410) 535-2413 or visit www.arcsomd.org. Zumba Gold-Toning for ALL Fitness Levels Sunderland Elementary School, 150 C Jones 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 410257-6770 or email me at Zumbabonnie@ comcast.net for more information.
Friday, May 26 Annmarie After Hours Escape: Art on Vacation Exhibit Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center 5:00 PM-8:00 PM Admission: Members free; non-members $5 Make a date with Annmarie to enjoy a casual adult evening of great art, wine & beer, light hors d’oeuvres, and live music. Visit the Gift Shop for special Annmarie After Hours sales! Stop by Annmarie be-
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Saturday, May 27 Rolling Thunder 30th Anniversary Open House Harley-Davidson of Washington DC 8:00 AM Join Harmony Hall Chapter NSDAR as they pass out American Flags, Thank you for your Service Cards and collect for Wreaths Across America at this annual event, celebrating its 30th Anniversary in 2017! There will be live music, free barbecue and much more! Tri-County Trot 5K—10K Run and Walk Our Lady Star of the Sea School, 90 Alexander Lane, Solomons Island MD 20688 8:30 AM-12 Noon The Tri-County Trot will be held Saturday May 27, 2017 starting at 0830 AM from Our Lady Star of the Sea School on Solomon’s Island, MD. The Rotary Clubs of the tri-counties will sponsor the event for the benefit of our Veterans and the Warfighter Advance Program. The Warfighter Advance program designed specifically for War-fighters coping with post deployment stress and other deployment related traumas. Cost is $25 and register online in advance at www. active.com and Search “Rotary 4 Vets.” Or register the day of the race between 7:00AM—8:00 AM. Come out for a great event supporting a great cause. WWI: Every Day Life at a Battlefield Hospital Chesapeake Beach Veterans’ Park, Chesapeake Beach, MD 10:00 AM-11:00 AM “Ready to Serve”: A captivating narrative by storyteller Ellouise Schoettler portraying everyday life at a battlefield hospital during WWI in France. Inspired by letters from nurses stationed at the Hopkins Base Hospital 18. She describes everything from bitter winters with frozen medicines to overcrowding and exhaustion, all while “taking care of our boys.” Motown at the American Legion 3330 Chesapeake Beach Road Route 260, Chesapeake Beach 7:30 PM-12 Midnight MOTOWN NIGHT! What’s your favorite tune? The Sons of the American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206 will host a night with music by DJ Stephen Varney beginning at 7:30 p.m. until 11:30. The cost of $10 includes draft beer and sodas. Tickets available at the door. Public warmly welcomed. For information call 410-257-9878 www.ALPost206.org.
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Free Family Picnic: sponsored by American Legion Post 206 Kellams Field, Chesapeake Beach, MD 12 Noon-1:00 PM Free Picnic Lunch sponsored by the American Legion Post 206 until the food runs out! Bring chairs and blankets to sit out on the field for a small town picnic. Wine for sale: Bay, Wine & Spirts, Beer for sale: Greenspring Brewing Co. & Scorpion Brewing Co. A featured event of the Stars & Stripes Festival
Connect College of Southern Maryland—Prince Frederick, Maryland—Room 225 6:00 PM-7:30 PM CONNECT is an 8-week grief support program for teens. They will learn coping skills for handling their grief, learn to support themselves and others through the grieving process, develop a support system of other teens, and have the opportunity to have some fun while processing their feelings. Pre-Registration is required. Contact Brittanny Petrzala, Child & Teen Bereavement Coordinator for registration at 410-535-0892 or by email bpetrzala@calverthospice.org
Free Show: Doc Scantlin & The Royal Palms Orchestra Kellams Field, Chesapeake Beach, MD 1:00 PM-4:00 PM Doc Scantlin & His Imperial Palms Orchestra featuring Chou Chou & the Girlfriends (free and open to the public) When Doc Scantlin and his Imperial Palms Orchestra step to the stage, the audience is transported to the high life immortalized by F. Scott Fitzgerald in the Great Gatsby. Shake over ice, add a twist of jazz and you get Scantlin’s loving homage to the music of the era with the group bringing down the house when everything old becomes new again. The show recreates the glamour and excitement of an American nightclub at the conclusion of WWI.
Monday, May 29 Veterans Memorial Day Ceremony & Open House 3330 Chesapeake Beach Road Route 260, Chesapeake Beach 10:00 AM-11:30 AM Conducted by the American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206, Charles E. Choux, Commander, the ceremony will commence at 10:00 a.m. at Veterans Park in Chesapeake Beach. At 1:00 p.m. the Commander will hold an Open House at the Post on Rt. 260 in Chesapeake Beach. All are invited. 410-257-9878
Tuesday, May 30 Zumba Gold-Toning for ALL Fitness Levels Sunderland Elementary School, 150 C Jones 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 410257-6770 or email me at Zumbabonnie@ comcast.net for more information.
Thursday, June 1 Summer Fun Performance—Mad Science. Patuxent Appeal Campus 10:00 AM-11:00 AM Things That Go Boom! This Mad Science presentation is sure to impress! A fun, interactive display of chemistry that will entertain the audience with demonstrations ranging from creating and testing hydrogen balloons to rainbow reactions! Things That Go Boom also features a set of dry ice experiments and a voice effects generator that will make volunteers sound like they are from another planet! Most engaging for ages 5 and up. Hosted by Calvert Library Southern Branch at Patuxent Appeal Campus, Appeal Building, 35 Appeal Lane, Lusby, 410-326-5289. calvertlibrary.info. Calvert Toastmasters Club Meeting 30 Duke St, Prince Frederick, MD 20678 Park behind the building and look for signs. 11:30 AM-12:30 PM 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 Zumba Gold-Toning for ALL Fitness Levels Sunderland Elementary School, 150 C Jones 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 410257-6770 or email me at Zumbabonnie@ comcast.net for more information.
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Events Thursday, May 25
JobSource Mobile Career Center. 1:00-3:00pm. Stop by to visit the JobSource Mobile Career Center for your job search needs! Get job counseling and résumé help, search for jobs and connect with Southern Maryland JobSource. No registration. Calvert Library Southern Branch.
Friday, May 26
On Pins & Needles. 1:00-4:00pm. Bring your quilting, needlework, knitting, crocheting or other project for an afternoon of conversation and shared creativity. No registration. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way.
Tuesday, May 30
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. No registration. Calvert Library Southern Branch.
Wednesday, May 31
Song Circle / Jam Session. 6:30-8:30pm. Singer-musicians trade songs, taking turns in choosing and leading a group of musicians. It’s a sing-along with space for learning from each other and trying new things. A range of playing abilities and experience can be expected. The public is welcome to participate or just observe. No registration. Calvert Library Southern Branch.
Month Long: June
Art in the Stacks: Calvert Barn Quilts @ Fairview. Come see miniature examples of the “barn quilts” that will be adorning Calvert County this summer for the “Calvert Barn Quilt Trail! Sponsored by the Arts Council of Calvert County, the Department of Economic Development, and a number of local artists and sponsors. Calvert Library Fairview Branch, Rt. 4 and Chaneyville Road, Owings, 410-257-2101.http://calvertlibrary. info. Art in the Stacks: Mary A. Bowen @ Twin Beaches Branch. Come and enjoy the bold and rich paintings of Mary A. Bowen. Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach.
Thursday, June 1
Gettin’ Crafty @ Calvert Library. 6:30-8:00pm. Relaxing, creative craft night for teens. Lots of craft supplies provided. Music, pizza and fun! Calvert Library Southern Branch.
Archaeology of a Calvert County Colonial Town. 7:00-8:30pm. Archaeology professor and consultant Dennis Pogue, PhD, will offer a presentation on Colonial sites in the Chesapeake, including Calvert County. Co-sponsored by Archaeological Society of MD, Calvert County Historic Preservation and Calvert Library. Calvert Library Prince Frederick.
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n O g n Goi In Entertainment
Thursday, May 25 Steve Nelson Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill, Solomons 6:00 -10:00 PM anglers-seafood.com Mark Glass The Ruddy Duck, Solomons 7:30 PM www.ruddyduckbrewery.com Trivia & Karaoke Anthony’s Bar & Grill, Dunkirk 8:30 PM www.anthonysdunkirk.com
Scarlet Plus Entertainment – DJ The Brass Rail Sports Bar Sing & Dance all evening with great & fun people 8:00 PM – Midnight
Tuesday, May 30 Ben Connelly Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill, Solomons 6:00-9:00 PM anglers-seafood.com
Wednesday, May 31
Memorial Day Weekend w/ DJ Ray Anthony’s Bar & Grill, Dunkirk 9:00 PM www.anthonysdunkirk.com
Team Feud The Ruddy Duck, Solomons 6:30-8:30 PM We’ve all seen the popular TV version, this is an ALL PLAY game played as teams. This is not a ‘trivia’ based game. As always, teams can be as large as you want and it’s free to play. The answers come from people surveyed all over Maryland and Delaware! “Survey Says...” www.ruddyduckbrewery.com
Karaoke Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill, Solomons 9:00 PM-1:00 AM anglers-seafood.com
Wild Card Trivia Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill, Solomons 7:00-9:00 PM anglers-seafood.com
Friday, May 26 Iron Lion Reggae The Ruddy Duck, Solomons 7:30 PM www.ruddyduckbrewery.com
Scarlet Plus Entertainment – Karaoke and DJ The Brass Rail Sports Bar Sing & Dance all evening with great & fun people 8:00 PM – Midnight
Saturday, May 27 Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill, Solomons 8:00 PM-Midnight anglers-seafood.com
Thursday, June 1 Robbie Kidwell Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill, Solomons 6:00-9:00 PM anglers-seafood.com Trivia & Karaoke Anthony’s Bar & Grill, Dunkirk 8:30 PM www.anthonysdunkirk.com
YoungatHeart
By Office of Aging Staff
Holiday Closing
Calvert Pines, North Beach, and Southern Pines Senior Centers will be closed Monday, May 29 for Memorial Day. Meals on Wheels will not be delivered.
What is Elder Abuse and What to do if Elder Abuse is Suspected
Learn about Elder Abuse and what steps to take to report incidents of suspected abuse. Presentations will be held: Thursday, June 8, 11:30 a.m. at Calvert Pines Senior Center (410-535-4606); Friday, June 16, 11:30 a.m. at North Beach Senior Center (410-2572549); Wednesday, June 21, 12:30 p.m. at Southern Pines Senior Center (410-586-2748).
Red, White and Blue Picnic
Show your support for the U.S.A.! Enjoy this year’s senior picnic at the Calvert County Fairgrounds, Wednesday, June 14, 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. Lunch will include cheeseburgers with picnic sides and a dynamic performance by Jed Duvall. Fee: donation. Please note: Calvert Pines Senior Center will be open for information and assistance only. North Beach and Southern Pines Senior Centers will be closed. Limited transportation will be provided. Contact your local senior center for more information and to register by May 30: Calvert Pines, 410-535-4606; North Beach, 410-257-2549; Southern Pines, 410-586-2748. Legal Aid Attorney services are available by appointment regarding SSI, ben-
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efit denials, disability payments, Social Security and SSI overpayments, debtor and consumer problems, advance directives, and tenant issues. An attorney will be at Calvert Pines Senior Center, June 15, 1 – 3 p.m. For an appointment, call 410-535-4606.
Calvert Pines Senior Center (CPSC)
The next Fitness Room Orientation will be held Wednesday, May 31, 9:30 a.m. This orientation is for new senior participants, aged 50+. We will instruct you how to use the equipment properly for maximum benefit and safety. No appointment necessary. Start your morning with a delicious donut to celebrate National Donut Day, Friday, June 2, 9:30 a.m.
North Beach Senior Center (NBSC)
Ladies are welcome to sit and chat during Ladies Table Talk, Tuesday, May 30, 10:30 a.m. Get your thinking caps on and enjoy some trivia fun at the Trivia Table Tournament, Thursday, June 1, 10:30 a.m.
Southern Pines Senior Center (SPSC)
This month’s (H)Our History will focus on the Battle of the Bulge, the last major German offensive campaign during WWII, Tuesday, May 30, 11 a.m. The Monthly Movie will feature Gran Torino, starring Clint Eastwood, Tuesday, May 30, 1 p.m.
Eating Together Menu Monday, May 29
CENTERS CLOSED FOR MEMORIAL DAY
Tuesday, May 30
5-Spice Chicken, Rice Pilaf, Zucchini, Dinner Roll, Crushed Pineapple 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
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Thursday, June 1
Tuna Salad in a Pita Pocket, Mediterranean Chick Pea Salad, Cucumber and Tomato Salad, Fruited Jell-O
Friday, June 2
Turkey and Cheese Sandwich, 3-Bean Salad, Cubed Cantaloupe
Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, Tossed Salad, Italian Green Beans, Italian Bread, Fresh Strawberries 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, May 25, 2017
CLUES ACROSS
1. Protective crust 5. Federal poverty level 8. “NCIS” network 11. This many makes a trio 13. Geological time 14. Populous Colombian city 15. Interviewer Morgan 16. More (Spanish) 17. Not close 18. Confined 20. __ Farrow, actress 21. One point east of southeast 22. Kinetic and elastic are two 25. Taking possession of a property 30. Associate of same rank 31. Uganda 32. Heads the department
33. Assistants 38. I (German) 41. Small vessel 43. Home to Deadwood 45. Vetoed 47. Wings 49. Vestment 50. Heavy cavalry sword 55. Deer native to Japan 56. Spy agency 57. Was hurting 59. Famous New Yorker film critic 60. Liquefied natural gas 61. Jewish spiritual leader 62. Male offspring 63. Sense of self-esteem 64. Cheek
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25. Licenses TV stations 26. Express delight 27. Refusal of medical assistance 28. Upon 29. Bright or deep red 34. A way to sign 35. Zhou Dynasty state 36. Shock therapy 37. Ocean 39. Basketlike boat 40. Irish sport 41. Doctor 42. Middle day 44. Autonomous island 45. Made of wood 46. Meat from a calf 47. Inquires 48. Chinese dynasty 51. Swiss river 52. Prejudice 53. “The Wire” actor Idris 54. Resistance fighters 58. Criticize
1. Engine additive 2. Fashionable 3. Region 4. “Friday Night Lights” director Peter 5. __ fatale, French seductresses 6. A treeless grassy plain 7. Large flat rectangular strips of pasta 8. Eating houses 9. Divulge a secret 10. Beget 12. Midway between east and southeast 14. Container for shipping 19. Deceased basketballer Bison __ 23. Neither 24. Large lizard
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Kiddie Corner
WORD SCRAMBLE
Rearrange the letters to spell something pertaining to bikes
E P S K S O Last Week’s Puzzle Solutions
Crossword Puzzle ACROSS
1. Novice 5. Showing an interest in 6. Not me 7. Natural fabric 8. Form of “be” 9. Fuel or force
DOWN
1. Two-wheel device 2. Real 3. Getting closer 4. People who ride Answers: Across 1. Beginner 5. Avid 6. You 7. Linen 8. Is 9. Energy Down1. Bicycle 2. Genuine 3. Nearing 4. Riders
Word Scramble: Floors
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