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Heroin, Opioid Fatalities Red Cross Making Comeback To Southern Maryland on the Increase By Guy Leonard Staff Writer A total of nine people died in St. Mary’s County last year as a result of heroin overdoses, according to the latest data from the state’s Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, three more than in 2015. The data showed that heroin overdoses have increased steadily since 2014 here. In neighboring Calvert County the heroin related fatalities are much higher with 17 dying in 2016 compared with 15 from the previous year. There were 13 fatal heroin overdoses in 2014 compared with just two from 2013 in Calvert, the data shows. For the last nine years heroin alone has claimed the lives of 74 people in Calvert and 45 in St. Mary’s, the latest report shows. The report shows that the number of deaths in St. Mary’s from opioids — synthetic heroin prescribed for pain management — dropped only slightly in 2016 to four from five in 2015. Those same sort of fatalities almost doubled in Calvert with 11 deaths in 2016 compared to six in 2015, the state’s figures showed. Deaths from fentanyl — a highly potent painkiller many times stronger than other opiates — also increased from three in 2015 to four in 2016 in St. Mary’s while the fatalities in Calvert have skyrocketed from just two in 2015 to 11 in 2016, the data shows. Since 2007, 21 people have died from fentanyl overdoses in Calvert, with 14 dying from the abuse of the drug in St. Mary’s. Calvert’s chief health officer, Dr. Larry Polski, said county government is mimicking as best it can the state’s push to combat the epidemic but it is proving difficult. “We’ve been working hard to reverse some these numbers,” Polski said. “The numbers for Calvert are just slightly above the state average.
“This is a problem we don’t understand as much as we’d like from a health perspective.” Polski said the county has made an intense effort to educate young people and parents alike about the dangers of opiate addiction and noted that the number of drug users has actually decreased somewhat. The problem, Polski said, was the sheer danger some of these synthetic opiates like fentanyl posed. “The numbers reflect the potency and lethality of these drugs that we’ve never seen before,” Polski said. “The people who are using these drugs don’t understand the potency of what they are buying.” Statewide the deaths from drugs and alcohol combined have almost doubled from 1,259 in 2015 to 2,089 last year, the steepest increase in opioid-related fatalities. “Since before taking office, Lt. Governor Rutherford and I have been laserfocused on addressing the heroin and opioid epidemic, and these deeply troubling numbers show that this crisis continues to spread and ravage communities all across our state,” Gov. Larry Hogan said in a statement shortly after the report was released. “The deadly impact of heroin and opioid addiction is not confined to Maryland. This is a national scourge that is tearing families and communities apart at the seams, and it cannot be solved by a single state or administration. Although today’s news is discouraging, we will never stop searching for innovative solutions to this problem, or fighting as hard as we can to save Marylanders’ lives.” The state’s response to the growing epidemic has been to declare a state of emergency to marshal resources to combat the crisis, including an additional $50 million and a command center to coordinate state and local law enforcement. guyleonard@countytimes.net
By Guy Leonard and Dick Myers Staff Writers American Red Cross volunteers are always on hand to help those locally who have suffered a tragedy or ridden out a natural disaster but for years there have been no local offices for the aid agency, until now. The Southern Maryland chapter has now opened a new office across from the main gate of Patuxent River Naval Air Station in Lexington Park and is still looking for an office in Calvert County, said Jason Marshall, executive director of the agency. The decision to close down local Red Cross offices came after Hurricane Irene hit the area in 2011, he said “After the hurricane went through La Plata it did a lot of damage to the [local office],” Marshall said. “So, Southern Maryland [Red Cross] folded into the regional office.” Since then the Red Cross has operated out of Annapolis while still serving Calvert, St. Mary’s, Charles and Anne Arundel counties until now, he said. At the time it had been too expensive to rebuild the local offices, said Marshall. “It was a fiscal issue,” he said. But now the regional Red Cross has experienced a 300 percent increase in the number of volunteers as it has made headway in its drive to expand. “We’re able to help the community more than we were before,” Marshall told
The County Times. “Now we have about 400 volunteers.” Having a home base in Calvert is crucial, said Amanda Hollins, a member of the board of directors. Five of the 15 board members are from Calvert. Marshall told the Calvert County Board of County Commissioners at their June 6 meeting that they would like to find some donated space in Calvert to hold meetings and training sessions. “It’s extremely important that we have some space in Calvert,” Hollins, of Sunderland said. “It’s for having classes and meetings and especially for local blood drives.” Training classes needed local space, she said, to make it easier for volunteers to get lifesaving skills like CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) and how to use automatic external defibrillators (AEDs). Those same skills could also be passed on to local medical professionals, physical trainers and lifeguards, Hollins said, adding it was easier for disaster response volunteers to stock up on necessary supplies at a local office. “It’s a vital service The Red Cross provides to the com munity,” said Hollins. guyleonard@countytimes.net dickmyers@countytimes.net
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Bernie Fowler and Rep. Steny Hoyer wade into the Patuxent River.
Bernie Takes His 30th Measure of the Patuxent By Dick Myers Staff Writer
For 30 years Bernie Fowler has drawn attention to his beloved Patuxent River in a highly unique way. The former state senator and Calvert County commissioner started wading into the river in his white sneakers. The idea was to see how far out he could go and still see those sneakers. He remembered as a youngster doing that and being able to go quite far. But Fowler’s interest in the river preceded his annual wade-ins, as he was instrumental in suing the state and federal governments over the river’s pollution. During the 30th wade-in June 11 at Jefferson Patterson Park, one speaker asked everyone who was an environmentalist to stand up. Everyone did. Fowler was an environmentalist before the rest of the state and country caught on. Bernie Fowler’s “measure” of the river’s pollution admittedly isn’t very scientific. But over the years the river, based on his measure, showed a decline and then a rebound. One of the speakers at the June 11 wade-in, Executive Director of the Chesapeake Bay Commission Ann Swanson, took note of recent progress amid concern about reduced funding or possible outright elimination of the federal Chesapeake Bay Program. “More of our rivers are running clearer than ever,” Swanson said. But she cautioned, “We are actually at a tipping point,” with the potential of more success or regression based on actions of the public and public officials.
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With it being the 30th anniversary, there were a lot of accolades for Fowler from the speakers before the wade-in, including from Rep. Steny Hoyer, who lives on the Patuxent in St. Mary’s County. “This is a fine afternoon but this is a serious afternoon,” Hoyer noted about the real purpose of the wade-ins. “There is no controversy about why the Patuxent isn’t the way it was 100 years ago,” Hoyer said. “Betty (Mrs. Fowler), you and Bernie are the best friends the Patuxent has. Fowler, who is 93, and his wife have been married for 68 years. The annual wade-in is a family affair with many of the Fowler’s children and grandchildren participating. Two high ranking state officials, Secretary of the Maryland Department of the Environment Ben Grumbles and Planning Secretary Wendi Peters, were on hand to present a proclamation from Gov. Larry Hogan. Peters said the governor is committed to fighting against federal cuts in the Chesapeake Bay Program. Other speakers included Senate President Mike Miller, Chief Executive Officer of Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum Mark Green and Dr. Kellon Clark of the Morgan State Patuxent Environmental & Aquatic Research Laboratory. Calvert County Commissioner Steve Weems also spoke. After the presentations, everyone followed Fowler down to the riverside where they waded into the water until he was unable to see his sneakers, at 41-and-a-half- -inches. Deana Dove provided musical entertainment, and food was served to everyone after the wade-in. The event is now sponsored by Maryland Sea Grants, Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative, and the Friends of Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum. dickmyers@countytimes.net
Planning Secretary Wendi Peters present a proclamation from Gov. Hogan to Bernie Fowler.
Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh and District of Columbia Attorney General Karl A. Racine announced June 12 that they have filed a federal lawsuit against President Donald Trump, alleging that the President’s wide-ranging business entanglements violate the Constitution’s Foreign and Domestic Emoluments Clauses. The suit seeks an injunction to put a stop to the president’s constitutional violations. Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh (speaking) and District of The Emoluments Clauses Columbia Attorney General Karl A. Racine at June 12 press conference announcing suit against President Donald Trump. were included in the Constitution as anti-corruption proviment actors, violates the Constitution, sions, meant to shield the president from calling into question the rule of law and outside influence and ensure that he works the integrity of our political system,” the in the nation’s interest rather than focusing complaint states. For example, the Presion his own bottom line. Specifically, the dent continues to own luxury hotel and Foreign Emoluments Clause bars foreign resort properties - - including a new one powers from influencing or inducing the just down the street from the White House President with money or other items of -- catering to foreign and state government value. The Domestic Emoluments Clause business. He continues to seek --- and in prevents individual states from competing fact recently obtained from China -- valuagainst each other by giving the President able trademarks from foreign countries for money or other things of value. his business ventures. Foreign and U.S. “President Trump has violated impor- government entities rent space in Trumptant anti-corruption provisions of the U.S. owned buildings. Constitution. We are a nation of laws and According to the complaint, “[U]ncerno one—including the President of the tainty about whether the President is actUnited States—is above the law,” said At- ing in the best interests of the American torney General Racine. “As state attorneys people, or rather for his own ends or pergeneral representing the people, we have sonal enrichment, inflicts lasting harm on a duty to serve as a check and balance our democracy. The Framers of the Conagainst the president, whose business ac- stitution foresaw that possibility, and acted tivities have opened the door to the type of to prevent that harm.” Attorneys General corruption the Framers of our Constitution Racine and Frosh expressed their thanks aimed to prevent.” to their staffs and to several partners who “Elected leaders must serve the people, provided assistance in assembling the lawand not their personal financial interests. suit. In particular, they thanked Citizens That is the indispensable foundation of a for Responsibility and Ethics in Washingdemocracy,” said Attorney General Frosh. ton (CREW) for their assistance. The full “We cannot treat a president’s ongoing complaint can be found here. violations of the Constitution and disreFor more information about the lawsuit, gard for the rights of the American people including a list of Frequently Asked Quesas the new and acceptable status quo. The tions (FAQs), please visit www.oag.dc.gov president, above all other elected officials, or www.marylandattorneygeneral.gov/ must have only the interests of Americans Pages/Emoluments/. at the heart of every decision.” “President Trump’s continued ownerFrom the Office of Maryland Attorney ship interest in a global business empire, General/ which renders him deeply enmeshed with a legion of foreign and domestic govern-
County Holds Free Household Hazard Waste Disposal Event
The Calvert County Department of Public Works Solid Waste Division is hosting a free household hazardous waste collection event for residents Saturday, June 17. The collection event will be held at the Mt. Hope Convenience Center located at 106 Pushaw Station Road in Sunderland from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., rain or shine. Safe disposal of household hazard waste materials minimizes environmental risks and protects human health. A product is considered hazardous if it ignites easily, reacts or explodes when mixed with other substances, is corrosive or toxic. “It is imperative for residents to check disposal directions on product labels that bear the words or symbols for caution, warning, danger, poison or toxic,” ex-
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By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Anne Arundel County Circuit Court Judge Donna Schaeffer sentenced Lauren Renee Scott, the woman who caused a vehicle collision in Edgewater last year that killed a young, newlywed St. Mary’s couple on Valentine’s Day, to eight years in prison June 9. Scott, 28, of North Beach, will also have five years of supervision from the court upon her release. “Let this be an example of the tragedies brought on by heroin use,” said Anne Arundel County State’s Attorney Wes Adams in a prepared statement. “Lauren Scott has been brought to justice for her exceptionally reckless behavior, but the terrible loss of these two young lives will be felt by family, friends, and our community forever.” According to the Anne Arundel County State’s Attorney’s Office on February 14 of last year Scott was operating a 2002 Toyota Camry in the northbound lane of Solomons Island Road when her vehicle crossed over the center lane lines into the southbound lane. Scott’s vehicle, of which she was the only occupant, drove head-on into the 2011 Honda Civic, driven by Daniel Brian Amos, 21, and his wife, Kayla Nicole Amos, 20. The couple were out that afternoon celebrating their six month wedding anniversary. Scott pleaded guilty to two counts of Negligent Manslaughter on April 25 after several delays in the court case. Daniel Amos was pronounced dead at the scene. Kayla Amos was flown in grave
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Blue Crabs Extend Winning Streak to Three
The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs (2723) defeated the Sugar Land Skeeters (2427) 6-2, behind seven strong innings from Brian Grening (4-1). The Blue Crabs jumped on Sugar Land early, putting up three runs in the top of the first inning. Back-to-back singles started the game, putting runners on first and third before an out was ever recorded. Zach Wilson came through with a sacrifice fly, scoring Jose Lozada for the first run of the game. Michael Snyder followed with his second homerun of the series, giving Grening a 3-0 lead before he even stepped on the mound. The Skeeters responded with a run of their own in the bottom of the second. Grening walked Kevin Ahrens to begin the inning, with Ahrens advancing to second on a groundout to third. Albert Cordero singled for the first hit against Grening, scoring Ahrens from second, and cutting the lead to 3-1. Neither team threatened again until the bottom of the fifth, when Sugar Land strung together a couple of hits off Grening. Cordero led-off with a single, with Wilfredo Rodriguez following with one of his own. Grening buckled down, getting the next three batters in order, to strand the runners. The momentum carried the Blue Crabs to the top of the sixth, where they padded their lead with three more runs. With one out in the inning, Zach Wilson was hit by a pitch, with Snyder following that with a single. A passed ball advanced both men
into scoring position, where they scored easily on a Cory Vaughn double. After an intentional walk to Devon Rodriguez, Zach Cone singled, scoring Vaughn from second, and extending the lead to 6-1. Grening coasted through two more innings, before being removed after allowing five hits in seven innings of work. Sam Runion took over in the eighth for Grening, working with a five-run lead. Runion walked the lead-off man, before giving up a double to Travis Scott. With runners on second and third, Ahrens grounded out to shortstop, scoring Josh Prince. Runion settled in after that, picking up a strike out and a grounder to work out of the inning with a 6-2 lead. Zack Thornton came on in the ninth, working a 1-2-3 inning to finish the game. The win extends the Blue Crabs winning streak to three games, and puts them just one game out of the Freedom Division lead. The Blue Crabs return to action Tuesday, June 13th for game five on the road against the Skeeters. Southern Maryland will send RHP Gaby Hernandez (3-1, 2.11) to the mound, looking to lock in a win in the series. First pitch is scheduled for 8:05 P.M. on Tuesday at Constellation Field. For more information on the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs, or to reserve your seat today for any of the Blue Crabs upcoming home games, please visit our website at somdbluecrabs.com or call us at 301-638-9788. From Southern Maryland Blue Crabs
St. Mary’s Nina Haller Earns CAC Award
Marymount senior William Bryan (Springfield, Va./West Springfield) and St. Mary’s senior Nina Haller (Chevy Chase, Md./Bethesda-Chevy Chase) were selected by the conference senior woman administrators and athletic directors as recipients of the CAC Medal of Inspiration for the 201617 academic year. The Capital Athletic Conference Medal of Inspiration is awarded to person(s) from the CAC who have persevered through extraordinary circumstances and whose determination, devotion, and passion are exemplary, revered among their peers, and worthy of special recognition. Bryan, the sixth Marymount student-athlete to win the CAC Medal of Inspiration, is a senior men’s swimmer for the Saints who completed his career in 2016-17. During his senior campaign, Bryan was a second-team All-CAC performer in the 200 freestyle relay and broke his own schools records in the 100 and 200 breaststrokes. He twice qualified for the ECAC championships during his career and also earned All-CAC honors on a relay as a sophomore. When Bryan was in 8th grade, his mother passed away from cancer. When she got sick, William was the caregiver until her death. His father, having a high pressure job, and not quite knowing how to handle the death of his wife, turned his attention to
his work, which deteriorated Bryan’s relationship with his father. Throughout much of high school, Bryan was home alone and essentially raised himself. During his senior year, a family friend finally intervened and brought him into her house. Bryan had an uphill battle to boost his grades enough to get into college, but eventually ended up at Marymount. He struggled early on in his academic career, but became a Dean’s List student and one of the better students on the swimming team. He was a team captain his junior and senior seasons and also volunteered with an organization called Opportunities, Alternatives, And Resources (OAR) of Fairfax to help incarcerated people get their lives in order. Haller, one of the top women’s basketball players in the conference this season, is the fifth St. Mary’s student-athlete to win the CAC Medal of Inspiration. Haller was a First Team All-CAC honoree in 2016-17 and concluded her career as a three-time all-conference performer. She averaged a CAC-leading 3.2 blocks and 9.7 rebounds per game and ranked third in the conference in scoring with 14.6 points per contest. She scored in double figures 19 times, including four 20-point performances, and posted 11 double-digit rebounding games. For her career, she became the 10th Seahawk to
eclipsed the 1,000-point threshold, ranked second all-time in St. Mary’s history with 194 blocks and recorded 28 double-doubles in 96 games played. By all accounts, Haller had a fantastic senior campaign for the Seahawks. However, it was a season that almost did not happen. She came into the 2016-17 academic year with a torn ACL, enduring the potentially season-ending injury at the end of July during summer league play. She was left milling two options: 1. Have knee surgery and miss her senior season, or 2. Wear a brace and dedicate herself to continuously work to strengthen her knee for the chance to play her final season. Haller chose the latter and went on to have her best season ever at St. Mary’s while becoming one of the top players in the CAC. She was a regular in the
Thursday, June 15, 2017 training room and the weight room, making the commitment to not only improve her physical fitness but strengthen her knee enough to survive a long, challenging season of out-of- and in-conference action. Her perseverance showed on and off the court as she achieved her goals of notching her 1,000 career point and earning a spot on the allconference first team. In addition, Haller posted a 3.707 GPA for the 2016-17 academic year, including a perfect 4.0 during the spring semester. She graduated Cum Laude, was a three-time member of the Dean’s List at St. Mary’s, a three-time CAC All-Academic team member, and was a student ambassador. From CAC.
The Pleasure Of Defeat If LeBron “The King” James, the man and the basketball player, was tried by a jury of unbiased peers, in Judge Objective’s courtroom, the unanimous verdict would be not guilty – not guilty of falling short of any reasonable or meaningful measure of a man and hardcourt legend. In 2003, James was the most heralded high school basketball player since Dr. Naismith hung his peach basket. James’s combination of size, strength and comprehensive basketball skill was inconceivable. He passed like a point guard, scored like a two-guard and had the body of a power forward. The potential for basketball feats never witnessed had NBA fans salivating. Fourteen NBA seasons later, James has surpassed any realistic expectations. Yes, I said surpassed. James’s resume reads like superhero’s, had basketball been prioritized over crime fighting. Rookie of the Year. 13-time All-Star. Three-time Finals MVP. All-NBA first team 11 times. Two-time Olympic gold medalist. Three-time NBA Champion. Basketball superlatives aside, James has been first team all-human off the court. Imagine being the NBA’s newly anointed “next best thing”, immediate hero to Cleveland and your home state of Ohio, apple of Nike’s eye and with a personal gross national product that outranked many countries – all at age 18. Would nefarious temptations have compromised your scruples? Might there have been a late night brawl or traffic stop gone awry? An embarrassing TMZ story concerning a love interest? With James there’s been none of those famous athlete-run-amuck clichés. Yes, there was The Decision – James’s mishandled free agency announcement. And he can be fussy with the media at times (what ultra-competitive athlete isn’t?). But these are victimless blemishes and petty complaints considering the remarkable grace with which James has handled fame and the blinding light shining on him 24/7. Unconvinced? Read his Wiki page and notice what it lacks: domestic violence, DUI, late-night carousing and general “jerk spoiled athlete” behavior. What you will find: a stud basketball player, political activist, philanthropist and a man who married his high school sweetheart. That’s Central
Casting stuff for The Great American Hero. And yet, except for Tom Brady, there’s no other athlete of his stature who galvanizes the cantankerous, jealous and ill-intended haters like LeBron James. Aside from fans of James’s team, people mostly want him to fail. They relish in his Finals defeats and mock him for not matching Michael Jordan’s accomplishments. There’s public pleasure in James’s pain. When The King loses, the people win. James’s obsessive critics are often the same people who deify former greats like Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, Wilt Chamberlain and Michael Jordan. Really? Johnson, lest we forget in the rightful celebration of his contributions to HIV awareness, acquired the virus as a consequence of promiscuity. Bird’s estrangement from his biological daughter has largely been dismissed. Chamberlain, the most dominant basketball force of all time, notoriously bragged about his sexual exploits with thousands of women. And then there’s the precious Michael Jordan. On the basketball court, he was the Greatest of all Time. Off it, he was a terrible teammate capable of visceral, demeaning criticism (similar to corporate icon Steve Jobs), a notorious gambler and an adulterer. These are our declared basketball heroes. And James is our pariah? Ani DiFranco’s song “32 flavors” includes this line: “Everyone harbors a secret hatred for the prettiest girl in the room.” Ditto for the most gifted basketball player in world… based on pure, unadulterated hypocrisy. On the one hand, Jordan is worshipped and the extramarital antics of Tiger Woods and violent acts of Ray Rice incite appropriate outrage. On the other, there’s a confounding lust for James’s failures, a genuine pleasure in it, despite him being, by all accounts, a good father and husband and a survivor of a fishbowl capable of exposing the smallest of character flaws. But it is what it is; James’s public cast is set. That aforementioned objective trial will never happen. No matter, for this much is clear: the conviction of James as non-Jordan and the condemnation of him as the NBA’s villain is more of an indictment of the would-be jury’s values and character than it is of The King’s. Send comments to RonaldGuyJr@gmail.com
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Adults Welcome Graduates into Their World By Dick Myers Staff Writer
For two days last week, the Prince George’s county seat of Upper Marlboro was a Calvert County annex. Parents, relatives, friends and of course the 1,229 seniors graduating from the county’s four public high schools assembled June 7 and 8 at Showplace Arena for the Class of 2017 graduations. Before receiving their diplomas and moving on to college, the military or the workforce, the graduates heard from their principals, class presidents, representatives of the Graduates with Distinction, School Superintendent Dr. Daniel Curry and school board President Pamela Cousins. Each graduation, however, was individualized with special musical selections by the schools’ bands, choruses and soloists, and also some surprises. (Pease see each school’s graduation story for more of what was said and done). Cousins and Dr. Curry sent the graduates on their way using analogies of a courageous cow and a roller coaster ride. Dr. Curry borrowed his lesson from a book taught in his wife’s first grade class – “Clancy the Courageous Cow.” In so doing, he invited courageous seniors to come forward and sit on the carpet squares in front of the stage, just as they had done in kindergarten. Curry started his talk by saying that sometimes when we think of courage we think of acts of heroism like running into a burning building to save someone. But, he said courage can include daring to be different, walking away from a fight, and saying “no” to a special friend. Clancy was a “Belted Galloway” cow, which are black with a white belt around their midsection. Except Clancy was different – he was born without a belt. In the story, the Belted Galloways and the Herefords wrestle every year for the right to graze in the prime pasture, and every year the Herefords win. Clancy could sneak into the pasture undetected at night because of not having the white belt, beef up on the grass and beat the Herefords. Along
Chloe Dickson with CSM Professor Dr. Christine Arnold-Lourie, history discipline coordinator.
CSM History Student Awarded Scholarship
Superintendent Dr. Daniel Curry
the way he meets another different cow, who is brown. The two tell all the cows that everyone should get along because there is enough pastureland for everyone. Curry ends his speech by asking everyone to shout that they are courageous and they responded, “We are courageous!” Cousins harkens back to the time when she rode on a roller coaster and was told – “Buckle Up and Enjoy the Ride.” She said everyone can enjoy life’s ride: “Dream big and go for it.” “Keep your friends and family close.” “Always do the right thing.” “Take some time to fulfill your passion.” “Don’t just register to vote – Go Vote!” “Respect your body.” “Make money doing what you love.” Cousins said she always tells her daughter “If you are the smartest person in your circle, you need a new circle!” She also told the soon-to-be-graduates that Walt Disney was fired by a newspaper editor who said he wasn’t creative and also failed at other projects before finally succeeding. “He kept pushing and so should you,” she said. “Your journey into adulthood starts tomorrow,” Cousins reminded the seniors. dickmyers@countytimes.net
Calvert County Principals Wish Best for Graduating Students
Calvert H.S. Principal Steven Lucas
Northern H.S. Principal Stephen Williams
Huntingtown H.S. Principal Rick Weber
Patuxent H.S. Principal Sabrina Bergen
College of Southern Maryland student Chloe Dickson of Upper Marlboro, left, is awarded a $500 scholarship from the National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in the State of Maryland, Southern Maryland Committee, by Committee Chair Mary Pat Berry on May 18 at the La Plata Campus. The scholarship is awarded annually to a CSM student who will be continuing his or her study of history at a four-year institution. Dickson, who will attend Messiah College next year to study history and political science, was selected for the scholarship by CSM history faculty. The faculty also chose Dickson for the annual Distinguished Honors in History award, presented at CSM’s Honors Reception May 17 at the La Plata Campus,
where Dickson was honored along with other CSM students selected for division awards. “I was privileged to teach her in my American Experience class and immediately saw her curiosity, her desire to engage with the subject and, above all, to ask questions and seek answers,” said CSM Professor Dr. Christine Arnold-Lourie, history discipline coordinator. As a CSM student, Dickson completed internships at the Thomas Stone National Historic Site in Port Tobacco and with U.S. Congressman Steny H. Hoyer in his Charles County office. She has been awarded a competitive internship at the Library of Congress this summer. From College of Southern Maryland.
SMECO Awards College Scholarships Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) has awarded four scholarships to high school seniors for 2017. Each year, SMECO awards four college scholarships to students who live in the Cooperative’s service area. Scholarships are based on the applicants’ scholastic achievement, financial need, and school and community involvement. Each of the following students will receive a $1,500 college scholarship. Dawson Jewell, is a graduate of La Plata High School. According to Kaitlyn Lavin, English teacher, “Dawson is an enthusiastic, intelligent, and positive student. Each day, he enters the classroom with a smile and an eagerness to learn. He works well with all of his peers and he is always willing to lend a helping hand.” Jewell, who plans to obtain a degree in Criminal Justice, will be attending the College of Southern Maryland. He has served as a volunteer firefighter and participated in the Navy Junior ROTC. Daniel McCollum, is a graduate of Great Mills High School. McCollum has served as a mentor in Oakville Elementary School’s Future Leaders of the World program, and he was the president and a founder of the Great Mills Debate Club. He plans to attend Christopher Newport University in Virginia to become a teacher. As he wrote in his scholarship application essay, “I simply want to change the world for the better. I want to help bring up the next generation of doctors, engineers, soldiers, lawyers, politicians, and everything else. I want to be a teacher.” Kyshira Simmons, graduated from the Academy of Health Sciences at Prince George’s Community College. At the time
of graduation from the Academy, students have met the requirements for a high school diploma and an associate’s degree. Simmons is a member of the National Society of High School Scholars, the National Society of Collegiate Scholars, and the National Honor Society. She received Academic Excellence awards in U.S. history and in chemistry and an Outstanding Leader Award. Simmons plans to pursue a degree in Psychology at Towson University. Her teacher, Jason Ray, said, “I attribute her outstanding academic success to pure determination, raw intelligence, and her clear goal to graduate from our selective early college program with a strong enough record to matriculate into a wellregarded institution.” Malik Simpkins, graduated from North Point High School. He was a member of the National Honor Society and was listed on the Principal’s Honor roll. An active member of Winning Souls Evangelistic Church, Simpkins participates in the church’s outreach ministry, youth ministry, and hospitality team. He is a junior usher and a junior member of the Fellowship Society, which raises funds for scholarships. Doug DeCook, an engineering teacher, said, “Malik can be found helping his peers and putting in extra time practicing MatLab programming. He works well in an individual setting, but excels when working collaboratively, and his focus and good habits seem to rub off on his classmates.” Simpkins plans to attend the University of Maryland to study computer engineering. From Southern Maryland Electric Co-op.
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Northern High School
Calvert High School
“The Class of 2017 is an excellent group,” said Calvert High School Principal Steven Lucas about the 266 graduates at the June 7 commencement at Show Place Arena in Upper Marlboro. Of those seniors, 92 percent were on the honor roll during their four years. Their average Grade Point was 82 percent. Lucas said scholarships totaling $2.6 million were awarded to the seniors who amassed more than 25,000 hours of volunteer service. The seniors took 619 Advanced Placement (AP) courses and took 378 AP tests, Lucas added. Lucas also enumerated the many class accomplishments in sports and academics, including 17 students with a GPA of 95 that earned them Graduate with Distinction honors. “I wish you God speed, fair winds and following seas,” the principal said. Among those Graduates with Distinction was their class speaker Sean Kim who reminded the graduates that they were the first class to have experienced Y2K and a black president. He noted that it wasn’t so much the GPA’s that they garnered but the critical thinking skills that they learned that mattered the most.
Kim advised his fellow graduates to “Remember where you came from” no matter where life leads them. And he added, “Don’t be afraid to come back home.” He said, “Success is not the same for everyone, so don’t be afraid to achieve your own path.” Class President Natalie Cloak asked her classmates to consider what they will leave behind and what they will take with them from their days at Calvert. “We all have dreams,” Cloak said. “It’s important to be comfortable in your own skin.” During the graduation, the popular country song “Humble and Proud” was performed by Raphion Johnson, Kylee Libby, Emma Raphael and Hannah Snell. The Concert Choir and Orchestra performed “I Hope You Dance.” “Breakaway” was performed by James America, Carl Elliott and Megan Wall. Empty seats appeared in the front row of the graduates to remember Dalton Ford and Sydney Hoklotubbe. Dalton was a CHS student who passed away during the school year. Sydney attended middle school with many of the class of 2017, but passed away before high school.
Northern High School ranked in the top four percent of the country’s high schools, something the 366 graduates of the Class of 2017 could brag about. School Principal Stephen Williams said, “You were a class that believed in yourself,” at the class graduation June 7 at Show Place Arena in Upper Marlboro. Williams noted in his address to the seniors that they had amassed $4.6 million in scholarships. He also enumerated the many other class accomplishments, including having SMECO’s Outstanding Math Teacher the most outstanding science teacher and a nationally recognized Future Business Leaders of America chapter, along with many sports successes. The principal urged the Class of 2017 “to keep an open mind.” That involves rolling with the punches that life throws at you. “I have learned you have a lot to learn,” Williams said. “Don’t let this (the graduation) be the defining moment of your life.” Of Northern’s 41 Graduates with Distinction (GPA of 95 or more), Molly Elkins was chosen to speak. “We really do have a lot to be grateful for in our time at Northern,” she said. Elkins said the world needs people like the graduates before
her – “people who will be accountable for their actions.” Elkins reminded the graduates “Don’t forget who have helped you get this far,” including parents, friends and teachers. Elkins concluded by saying, “Always trust the Lord with all your heart. Allow Him to lead your heart.” Class President Jocelyn King also thanked her parents “for pushing me to do better.” “The choice you make now follow you forever. Remember who you are and where you have come from and the people who got you here today,” King said. Musical selections included “Peace Like a River” by the Chamber Choir, and “Fly Away Hone” by the band, chorus and orchestra. During the conferring of diplomas, graduate Caitlin Rexford’s brother Brandon surprised her with a bouquet of flowers. Brandon, a Northern graduate of the Class of 2011 had been stationed overseas and most recently was in Texas. He told the County Times that he talked to his sister on the phone earlier in the day and told her he wasn’t going to be able to make the graduation. “It’s a complete surprise,” he said.
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Huntingtown High School
The Huntingtown High School Hurricanes were 345 graduates strong at their 13th commencement June 8 at Show Place Arena in Upper Marlboro. Principal Rick Weber reported to the graduates that their school ranked in the top two percent nationwide of 38,000 high schools. “This class has won acclaim in many ways,” he boasted. The graduates received 75 scholarships worth $5 million to 211 schools, Weber reported. He was particularly proud of the school’s Advance Placement (AP) accom-
plishments, with 80 percent of students taking at least one AP class and the 80 AP Scholars of Distinction. Weber advised the class that it wasn’t just a cliché to work hard and “treat everyone with respect” He added, “We are very proud of you and wish you continued success.” The Class of 2017 had 61 Graduates with Distinction (Grade Point Average of 95 and above). The student giving the address to represent them was Kristina McKeaver, who will attend College of
Southern Maryland in the fall and then the University of Maryland to major in marketing. She noted “the overwhelming amount of love and support that got me here today.” “We have an incredible school and graduating class,” she said. She advised her class that it wasn’t the grades, in which she excelled, that defined her and her classmates. “Your moments define you. You define you,” she said. Class President Brittany Shapiro reminisced about her first day at Huntingtown
and how lost and scared she was and how she and her classmates grew during their four years, “far exceeding the expectations.” Those accomplishments included academics, music, drama and sports, she said. Musical selections included “We Can Dream” from the Huntingtown H.S. Orchestra and Chorus and “Never Go Away, written and performed by Aaron Fowler, a member of the graduating class.
Patuxent High School Patuxent High School’s 21st commencement featured 252 graduates climbing the Show Place Arena stage and receiving diplomas. Principal Sabrina Bergen told the graduates that she and her staff were connected to the graduates by “bonds of friendship, love and support.” Bergen reported that Patuxent placed 1,676 out of the country’s high schools, putting it in the top 10 percent. The graduates earned $2.6 million in scholarships and 63 percent of them took at least one Advanced Placement course during their four years. The principal praised the class for its “strong artistic legacy,” with success in orchestra, band and chorus. But also, the class has left “a strong service” legacy, Bergen reported, considering Patuxent is the county’s smallest high school. Among the athletic accomplishments of the class, she singled out Hayley Jackson, winner of 14 track titles. “She runs to win,” Bergen said. “Make a mark on the world that can’t be erased as your legacy,” Bergen challenged the graduates. Representing Patuxent’s Graduates with Distinction (Grade Point Average of 95 or higher) was Samantha Falco. She reported she was scared
to death upon entering Patuxent and doubted she “would make it out alive.” But she did and along the way was able to excel. Like that first day at Patuxent, she reminded her classmates, “We are approaching another first day.” In that new adventure, she predicted, “Your lives are going to be amazing, inspiring and filled with joy.” Emily Wose, who was class president for the entire four years, shouted out, “We made it!” to her classmates. “Before me I see an immense amount of talent and innovation,” she said. To the teachers and administrators, Wose said, “You all have made Patuxent a great home for all of us.” She said that support enabled her to find herself and her chosen career in music. Through marching band, she said, “I fell in love with music.” Wose concluded her remarks by saying – “Whoever you are, celebrate it!” Musical selections performed during the graduation included “You Will Be Found” performed by the Chamber Choir seniors accompanied by the PHS Orchestra. The Music Department also presented a rousing “Armed Froes -- The Pride of America” salute to the military.
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Obituaries
In Remembrance William “Bill” F. Miller, Jr
William “Bill” F. Miller, Jr. 70, of St. Leonard, MD passed away June 10, 2017 at his home. Visitation will be Tuesday, June 20, 2017 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Rausch Funeral Home - Port Republic, 4405 Broomes Island Road, Port Republic MD 20676. Memorial service will be Tuesday, June 20 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis TN 381480142 ; website: http://www.stjude Ellen Ross Kurek Ellen Ross Kurek, 90, of St. Leonard, MD, died peacefully surrounded by her family on June 9, 2017.She was a native of Calvert County born to the late James Perry and Marjorie Thomas Ross. She is preceded in death by her husband Daniel Adam Kurek and her son, Gerard W. Kurek. She is survived by daughters, Mary Ellen Romney (Kenneth), Nancy E. Scott, (George) and Jayne R. Hopkins, (Michael). She is also survived by 6 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. The family will receive friends on Thursday June 15, 2017 from 11-12 noon at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, Solomons, MD, where a mass of Christian burial will follow at 12 Noon. She will be buried in the family plot in Waters Memorial UMC Cemetery on land that was donated by her great-grandfather, Sewell Davis Waters. Memorial contributions may be made to either Our Lady Star of the Sea School or Waters Memorial Cemetery Fund. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered Thursday, June 15, 2017 at 12 p. at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church 225 Alexander Street, Solomons MD 20688.
Eula Mae Dowell McCready
Eula Mae Dowell McCready, 87, of Lusby, MD passed away June 9, 2017 at Solomons Nursing Center. Born March 20, 1930 in Lusby, MD, she was the daughter of the late Malcomb Dowell and Madeline (Pardoe) Dowell. Eula was a homemaker who loved to bake, take care of her grandchildren, sew and go on vacations.
Eula is survived by her children, Glenn McCready (Wendy) of St. Leonard, MD and Janet Cowan (Troy) of Hickory, NC; nine grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; and brother, Donald Dowell of Sunderland, MD. She was preceded in death by her husband, Emmett McCready whom she married on June 8, 1947 in Lusby, MD and her siblings, Virginia Mishou and Agnes Allegra. Memorial contrinutions may be ma to Calvert Hospice, P.O. Box 838, 238 Merrimac Court Prince Frederick MD 20678,
Willis Albert “Bill” Fowler
Willis Albert “Bill” Fowler, 87, passed away June 8, 2017 at Burnett Calvert Hospice House. He was born June 30, 1929 on the Point Farm in St. Leonard to Willis Atwood and Nettie Lorena (Elliot) Fowler. Bill lived on Point Farm, now known as Jefferson Patterson Park, before moving to Fairhaven when he was 10 years old. He graduated from Southern High School in 1947. Bill joined the United States Air Force in 1951 and was honorably discharged in 1955. He was employed as an airplane mechanic in the Air Force, and later as a civilian at Andrews Air Force Base, retiring in 1984. Later in his career, Bill became a woodworker for Air Force One and built a conference table for then president Ronald Reagan. Bill married Marjorie Shelton on November 9, 1956 and they made their home in Friendship. Bill will be remembered as a jack of all trade, and in his leisure time he enjoyed woodworking, farming, ice skating and roller-skating. He was also a member of Friendship United Methodist Church. Bill is survived by his wife Marjorie Ann Fowler, daughter Gina S. Scerbo and husband Michael of Dunkirk, son Willis V. Fowler of Dunkirk, grandchildren Lydia MacBride and husband Brendan, Nicole Scerbo and Brooke and Willis Fowler and sister Frances Armiger. He was preceded in death by sisters Lorena Callis and Dora Tudor and brother Thomas Fowler.
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Bernard Lester “Bernie” Collins
Bernard Lester “Bernie” Collins, 72, of Huntingtown passed away June 8, 2017 at Calvert Memorial Hospital. He was born October 27, 1944 in Washington, D.C., to Bernard Lester Sr. and Marie (Gleason) Collins. He spent his youth in Takoma Park, MD where he attended public and Catholic Schools completing 12th grade. He volunteered at Takoma Park Volunteer Fire Department, where he was hired in March 1965. He met his wife Peggy when she brought her sister in to TPVFD for a dog bite. While at TPVFD he earned the Medal of Honor after rescuing a fellow firefighter during an explosion, an award he didn’t feel he earned; he was just doing his job. Bernie became father to Peggy’s 2 orphaned children, Debbie & Chuck in 1965 with son John soon to follow. They resided in Silver Spring MD. Bernie later transferred to SSFD/Montgomery County Fire & Rescue in 1977. He became preceptor and taught countless numbers of firefighters through the years. He was a “Firemen’s Firemen”. He retired from Montgomery County Fire & Rescue in 1994 after 30 years of service. After retirement he taught firearms instruction and emergency vehicle operation with Montgomery County Police, another profession he enjoyed immensely. He was a born teacher, both in the Fire Service and Police Service; he made it his mission to instruct to the fullest so each Cadet could be their best. Bernie & Peggy moved to Huntingtown in 1994 when he became an active Volunteer at Huntingtown Volunteer Fire Department, doing what he loved; teaching and molding the next generation of fire fighters, some of those being his grandsons. Bernie’s hobbies included shooting, hunting, fishing, softball and skiing. He was a Ski Patrol Member for over 25 years at Ski Liberty. He loved his dogs Dakota, Brute, Cinnamon and Lucky. He loved spending time with his family and many friends. Bernie is survived by his wife Peggy Jean (Mauney) Godwin Collins of Huntingtown, daughter Deborah L. “Debbie” Grierson and husband Michael of Huntingtown, sons Charles L. Godwin of Huntingtown and John D. Collins and wife Jenni Olson of Spencerville, MD, grandchildren Mike, Rick, Chuck and John Grierson, Laura and Gabrielle Godwin, and Victoria and John Collins, great-grandchildren Lane and Easton Godwin, and Gregor Grierson, and cousin Clark Musgrove of Takoma Park. He is also survived by brother in law Lloyd Mauney of Beltsville, sister in laws Brenda Haywood and Husband Tom of Nicholasville, KY and Deborah Davidson and husband Frank of Stevensville, MD. He was predeceased by parents Bernard and Marie Collins of Takoma Park, brother in law Larry Mauney and wife Janet of Rockville, and father in law and mother in law Samuel and Thelma Mauney of Huntingtown, as well as many extended family and friends. Visitation will be Thursday, June 15, 2017, 2- 4 p.m. at Huntingtown VFD, 4030 Old Town Road, Huntingtown MD 20639. A life Celebration Service will follow at 4 p.m. Interment will be private.
James Robert “Bob” “Bobby” Ward, Jr
James Robert “Bob” “Bobby” Ward, Jr., 72, of Friendship passed away June 7, 2017. He was born January 17, 1945 in Friendship, MD, the eldest son of James Robert Sr. and Hazel Gertrude (Johnson) Ward. Bobby attended Tracy’s Elementary School and graduated from Southern High School in 1963. He served in the United States Air Force during Vietnam from 1965 to 1969. Bobby started working for the State of Maryland as a tax assessor in 1970 and retired from the State of Maryland Department of Assessment and Taxation in 2000, after 30 years of service. Bobby married Mary Geraldine “Gerry” Durner on May 24, 1974. Following his retirement from the State of Maryland, Bobby was employed as an inspector with Marshall Engineering from 2000 to 2009. Bobby was a member of the American Legion and in his leisure time he enjoyed playing golf, traveling and gardening. Bobby is survived by his wife Mary Geraldine “Gerry” Ward, son Robert J. “Rob” Ward and wife Robin of Huntingtown and daughter Angela Dawn Ward and fiancée Matthew Rosenberg of Richmond, VA. Bobby was preceded in death by his parents and brothers John Herbert Ward and Geoffrey Johnson Ward. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society 7500 Greenway Center Drive Suite 300, Greenbelt MD 20770
Shirley Faye Hamilton
Shirley Faye Hamilton, 77, of Owings, MD passed away June 7, 2017 at her residence. She was born in Washington, D.C. November 20, 1939 to Everett and Tamiline (Gregan) Reid. She graduated from Burdick Vocational High School in Washington, D.C., where she was the president of her class. Shirley married Fred J. Hamilton in Pennsylvania Baptist Church in October of 1957. The couple resided in SE Washington, D.C., Forest Heights and Clinton. Mr. Hamilton preceded her in death on December 16, 1983. Shirley moved to Owings in August of 2016. She was employed with the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare as an audit specialist with the Department of Education until retiring in 1994. Shirley enjoyed antiques especially glassware, jewelry and perfume bottles, and after retirement sold antiques at the market in Camp Springs. She was a member of Forest Heights Baptist Church in Oxon Hill. She loved spending time with her grandchildren, playing the slots and bingo.Surviving are her sons Jeffrey Hamilton, Sr. and his wife Michele of Owings, MD and Dean C. Hamilton and his wife Julie of Huntingtown; grandchildren Jeffrey Hamilton, Jr. of Sunderland, Stephanie Dewitt and her husband John of Chesapeake Beach and Daniel Hamilton of Owings; great grandchildren Brandon and Austin Hamilton and Amelia and Nolan Dewitt; and sisters Mae Barnett of Royce City, TX and Joyce Wells of San Antonio, TX.
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SM President Dr. Brad Gottfried, left, and CSM Vice President of Student and Instructional Support Services Dr. Bill Comey, right, are joined by President’s Cup recipient Cassandra C. Bertele of Hollywood, second from left, and Vice President’s Cup recipient Kelly Hobbs of Great Mills.
CSM Awards Students for Leadership, Involvement
The College of Southern Maryland recognized students for their leadership, involvement in the college community and impact within Southern Maryland at the annual Student Government Association (SGA) Banquet April 20 at Middleton Hall in Waldorf. The President’s Cup was presented to Cassandra C. Bertele of Hollywood for her selfless commitment to community service, including her work in partnership with the St Mary’s County Department of Aging and Human Services in collecting presents for local children in need, volunteering with the Toys for Tots program, representing CSM on Student Advocacy Day in Annapolis and training through the One Love Foundation to co-facilitate a workshop for students on relationship violence. Bertele served on the Student Activities Committee and as an elected representative at the Leonardtown Campus Student Association. “I have consistently been impressed not only by Cassie’s ability to lead but by her deep commitment to the student body and community as well,” said CSM Student Life Coordinator Jennifer VanCory. “Her gregarious personality and skill in promoting activities has benefited the campus by doubling attendance at many Student Association events. … There are those who may take on leadership roles solely to further their future, receive accolades or secure scholarships. However, this is not Cassie. What makes her exceptional is that she uses her leadership abilities to benefit others, and it’s always apparent she receives genuine satisfaction from this.” The Vice President’s Cup was presented to Kelly Hobbs of Great Mills for her work promoting mental health awareness and education for CSM students. Last fall, Hobbs organized a panel discussion about suicide awareness and prevention and during the spring semester she started a mental health club, CSM CARES, at the Prince Frederick Campus. “I think Ms. Hobbs is remarkable on two counts,” said CSM Counselor Jennifer Fossell, who nominated Hobbs for the award. “First, she deeply cares about her fellow students and the CSM community. Her warmth and compassion shine through, and she seems to put people at ease wherever she goes. Second, she translates her caring into action. Organizing an event and launching
a new club are both activities that require planning, organization, dedication and lots of hard work. Together, her spirit of caring combined with her ability to make things happen are a powerful force indeed … The CSM community is so lucky to have her.” The Student Employee of the Year Award was presented to Eileen Parry of La Plata for her work as a biology and nursing tutor at the Student Success Center at the La Plata Campus. Parry provided this service to others while simultaneously completing CSM’s nursing program. “She is one of the hardest working biology tutors at La Plata,” said Laurie Cangelosi, Parry’s supervisor at the center. “An innovator, she is able to handle a room full of diverse students, tutoring the specific biology courses they need and satisfying the students by organizing each subject at a different table. Then she moves from table to table helping each group of students with the material they seek. Eileen earns every penny she is paid. So far this fiscal year, she conducted 536 biology and 35 nursing tutor sessions. Many tutors only have 100 tutoring sessions a year … Eileen goes above and beyond expectations every day by tutoring such a large number of students efficiently and effectively.” The Club of the Year was presented to the CSM Talons, the college’s competitive robotics team, which qualified to compete at the VEX-U World Championship in Louisville, Kentucky, April 19 to 22. It was the fourth consecutive year that the team had qualified for the international event. At the championship, the three-member CSM team competed against 61 qualifying university teams from across the United States and the world. The Talons made it to the semi-finals, the team’s best finish ever. In addition, the CSM team also walked away with its division’s Innovate award, which recognizes the team with the most innovative design feature on their robot. “Team members apply their school work in engineering, programming and physics, knowledge they learned and are currently learning, to build a competitive robot,” wrote Student Life Coordinator Heather Zeolla and Director of Student Life and Athletics Michelle Ruble, in nominating the club for the award. “They treat all teams with respect, handling competitions and matches
with a level of integrity that they won’t compromise on. They have truly come together as a team, club and overall friends this year. They count on each other.” In addition to the regular annual awards, this year the SGA chose to recognize and honor one club adviser from a CSM campus as the CSM Student Club Adviser of the Year. The honor went to Anna Kephart, who is the adviser of Planned Parenthood: Generation Action, a club at the La Plata Campus. As the club’s adviser, Kephart guided the club president and her officers through the club approval process, while helping them learn the importance of compromise in leadership and how to effectively interact with the college administration and how to work together to achieve shared goals. She supported and mentored the students while giving them the autonomy to plan and carry out their goals as independently as possible. Alyssa Moffat, president of the club, said,
Thursday, June 15, 2017 “Anna helped us communicate our message and advocated for us on many levels in the college and community. She helped us with project management, breaking down large projects and prioritizing things efficiently.” During program remarks, SGA President Nick Combs of Chaptico thanked CSM President Dr. Brad Gottfried for his 11 years of leadership at the college, as Gottfried prepares to retire at the end of June. Combs reviewed some of Gottfried’s achievements and said, “It is for all of these and for so many more significant ways in which you have supported the students of the College of Southern Maryland and have been committed to preparing us for a strong future and creating a safe environment for us to learn, Dr. Gottfried, that we are beyond grateful for your dedication, support and efforts made on our behalf.” From College of Southern Maryland.
Sheriff’s Office Urges Summer Safety
Sheriff Mike Evans and the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of the citizens of Calvert County. As we approach the upcoming summer season, Sheriff Evans would like to remind the public of a few simple safety tips to keep you out of harm’s way. One of the best ways to stay safe this summer is to wear a helmet and other safety gear when biking, skating, skateboarding, and when riding scooters and all-terrain vehicles. Studies on bicycle helmets have shown that they can reduce the risk of head injury by as much as 85 percent. While bicycling, obey the rules of the road. Wear bright-colored or reflective clothing while riding and always ride with traffic – never against it. When jogging with others on the roadway, run in single file. Utilize sidewalks where available and always jog while facing traffic. Use extreme caution when crossing streets and at intersections, as passing motorist may not see you. Wear light colored or reflective clothing to aid visibility. If children are home alone, make sure that they have a list of phone numbers (neighbors, friends, family) that they can call if they should become frightened or in the event of an emergency. Assure that the children know how to call 911 when it is appropriate to do so. Also, establish a schedule for the child to check in with parents during the day.
Children should always be required to check in with a parent or trusted contact person before leaving the house and when returning home. Parents should know the route the child will be taking to and from a given location. Remind the child never to take shortcuts or deviate from the agreed upon route. Make sure your children know that they should never talk to anyone that they do not know. Teach your children that it is best to travel as a group when going places. There is safety in numbers. Most importantly, watch your speed. As many neighborhoods are full of children in the summertime, it is imperative that motorists obey the posted speed limits. Our goal is to save lives; drivers need to be aware and responsible while behind the wheel. Drive the way that you want people to drive in front of your home. Please remember the school zones are in effect all year round, to include the summer months. The speed cameras are active throughout the year, Monday through Friday, from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. They will monitor the school zones and issue a citation to any vehicle that is 12 mph or more over the speed limit. The camera will adjust the limits for the reduced speed times. A violation carries a $40.00 fine with no points. From Calvert County Sheriff’s Office.
CSM to Present Outdoor Summer Concerts
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) will present two outdoor, familyfriendly, free concerts this summer on the Leonardtown Campus Lawn. The Dixie Power Trio with the New Line Brass will perform New Orleans jazz, zydeco, traditional brass band standards and original compositions on July 2. Horizon will take the stage Aug. 6 and entertain with cover versions of songs from the 1950s to the 1970s. Both concerts will be held on the college’s front lawn from 1 to 3 p.m. In the case of rain, the concerts will be held in Building A, Auditorium. “We’re excited about having two marvelous local bands to help us maintain the high spirits of our music performances in Leonardtown,” said Dr. Stephen Johnson, Chair of CSM’s Division of Communication, Arts and Humanities. “This year, we planned the styles of music to match Leonardtown’s summer-themed events, and I
think everyone is in for a treat with some unique American-themed music in July and some ‘golden oldies’ for the beach theme in August.” Both CSM Concerts on the Lawn are scheduled for Sundays in coordination with the town of Leonardtown’s and the Leonardtown Business Association’s summer-themed Friday and Saturday events, providing full weekends of opportunities to celebrate the season. The Dixie Power Trio concert is made possible in part through support from the CSM Foundation. The Horizon concert is made possible in part by a grant from the St. Mary’s County Arts Council, awarded by the Maryland State Arts Council. For information on Summer Concerts on the Lawn at CSM, visit www.csmd. edu/community/the-arts/special-events/ summer-concerts/. From College of Southern Maryland.
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Who Says There’s Nothing to Do? Summer Events in Sounthern Maryland Southern Maryland’s reporters will tell you there’s always something going on in Southern Maryland, so much so that it’s hard to keep up. That goes for visitors and residents as well. Although spring and fall are usually the busiest times for festivals and fairs, the summer is equally busy. The following is this reporter’s attempt to list some of what’s happing this summer. This list does not include music events which are listed in a separate story in this special issue.
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June 24 - Dee of St. Mary’s Public Sail, 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Calvert Marine Museum
Farmers Market, Classic Car Cruise-in & Art Fair Fridays, 6-9 p.m. at 5yj Street & Bay Ave. and 7th St. & Bay Ave. in North Beach
June 25 - 3rd Annual Mud Day, 12-4 p.m. at Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center. Celebrate International Mud Day with an afternoon of familyfriendly muddy mayhem.
All Summer Long
Spider Hall Farmer’s Market June-September on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, 5-6 p.m. 2nd Sunday Farmers Market - Family Day! 1- 4 p.m. at American Chestnut Land Trust, Double Oak Farm, 676 Double Oak Rd in Prince Frederick, Maryland. Public Archaeology Program May 9, 2017, 10 a.m. - July 1, 4 p.m. at Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum Please contact Ed Chaney at 410-586-8554 or email: ed.chaney@maryland.gov to register.
June
June 17 - Sunrise Guided Canoe Trip , 7-10 a.m. at American Chestnut Land Trust June 17 - Lighthouse Adventure Cruise, 7:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Calvert Marine Museum
July
July 4 – Solomons Island fireworks display at dusk. July 15-16 - Art Blooms Exhibit 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center A two-day exhibit featuring spectacular floral arrangements inspired by works of art from the Annmarie galleries, co-hosted by the Calvert Garden Club. July 30 - Insectival 12-4 p.m. at Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center. Buzz on in as we celebrate and investigate insects through games, art activities, bug hunts, and show & tell fun!
August
August 20 - Sunday Afternoon with the Patterson 2- 3 p.m. at Point Farm at Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum. Point Farm was the country retreat of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jefferson Patterson.
August 5 - The Makers Market 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center
St, Mary’s County All Summer Long
Sotterley Farmer’s Market Saturdays 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sotterley Plantation, 44300 Sotterley Land, Hollywood MD 20636. First Friday in Leonardtown 5-8 pm. Town square and side streets Callaway Farmers MarketSaturdays 8 a.m. to 2 p.m; 5 South Event Center 21030 Point Lookout Road, Callaway, MD 20620; (240) 538-1984 Open Barn at Greenwell State Park, Fridays a 9 a.m. at Greenwell State Park at 25420 Rosedale Manor Road, Hollywood, MD 20636, 301-373-9773. Butterfly Fridays at Sotterley Plantation July 7-Aug. 4, 44300 Sotterley Lane, Hollywood MD 20636, 301-373-2280. Sunrise Yoga at tee Wharf June 7, July 17, and Aug. 9, 7:30 a.m. Leonardtown Wharf, 22250 Washington St. Leonardtown, MD 20650; 301-862-1236.
June
June 24 – Historic St. Mary’s City Beer Fest 12:30-6 p.m., 47414 Old State House Road, St. Mary’s City, MD 26685; 240-895-1960
July
July 1 – Independence Day Celebration Hollywood Volunteer Fire department; gates open at 5 p.m. July 7 - Little Explorers at Historic St. Mary’s City 10 a.m. Visitor Center at St. Mary’s City, MD 20686.
August
Aug. 4-5 - Governor’s Cup Yacht Race St. Mary’s College of Maryland, 18952 East Fisher Road, St. Mary’s City MD 20686, 240-895-2000. Aug. 5 – Beach Party on the Square 4 p.m., Leonardtown town square; 201-475-9791. Aug. 11-12 – Shakespeare in the City 7:30 p.m., Historic St. Mary’s City Visitor Center; 240-895-4990.
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Community Thursday, June 15
Calvert Toastmasters—End of the Year party Green Turtle meeting room, 98 Solomons Island Rd S, Prince Frederick, MD 20678 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 Calvert NARFE Chapter 1466 Meeting Cove Point Park, Lusby 12 Noon The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE), Calvert County Chapter, will meet on Thursday June 15th at 12:00 noon at the Cove Point Park, Lusby. (Parking and pavilion at end of road) Meet and greet fellow federal employees and neighbors and enjoy a summertime meal under the pavilion. Members, nonmembers, current federal employees and guests are welcome. Please RSVP 410-326-9024. Fried chicken provided. Bring a salad, side dish, veggie or dessert to share. For NARFE membership Information and Application, Call 410-586-1441
Friday, June 16
American Legion Members’ Meeting 3330 Chesapeake Beach Road Route 260, Chesapeake Beach 7:00 PM-8:00 PM MEMBERSHIP MEETING. All members of the American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206 are encouraged to attend the regular meeting, starting at 7:00 p.m., in the Upper Level Meeting Hall at the American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206 in Chesapeake Beach on Route 260. For information call 410-257-9878. www.ALpost206.org Twin Beach Players presents Little Women 9021 Dayton Avenue, North Beach, MD 20714 7:00 PM-9:00 PM Little Women is a “coming of age” drama tracing the lives of four sisters: Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy during the civil war. Tickets available at www.twinbeachplayers.org/ and through ShowTix4u Tickets $15 general admission, $12 Seniors, Military, Student, and TBP Member
Saturday, June 17 A Day Of Mindfulness For Our Community Middleham and St. Peter’s Parish 10210 H G Trueman Rd, Lusby, MD 20657 9:30 AM-3:30 PM A Day of Mindfulness Sponsored By “The Southern Maryland Sangha “Everyone Welcome—Our practice is universal & non-sectarian. Learn mindful living practices that can help us: Bring calm & clarity to the pressures of life. Feel joy, acceptance, peace, & happiness. Cultivate attention & awareness. Come for the morning, afternoon or the entire day.
Dress comfortably; bring a mat and cushion for sitting, and a blanket for the deep relaxation. Chairs will be available. Carry a journal to jot down your thoughts. Bring your brown bag lunch. We will provide water & tea. Car Wash World Gym building Prince Frederick 12 Noon-4:00 PM Huntingtown High School Marching Hurricanes will hold a by-donation car wash at the World Gym building in Prince Frederick on Saturday, June 17, between noon and 4 p.m. Band members are raising money for new uniforms. Relay for Life of Calvert County 140 Calvert Fair Dr Prince Frederick, MD 20678 2:00 PM-11:00 PM The American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Calvert County will be held at the Calvert County Fairgrounds. We encourage people to register to create teams or just walk with us at this event. Registration is free. Contact Nancy Miller at (512) 490-8764 for more information.
Sunday, June 18
Father’s Day Breakfast 3330 Chesapeake Beach Road Route 260, Chesapeake Beach 8:00 AM-11:00 AM SPECIAL FATHER’S DAY BREAKFAST. Honor Dad by treating him to with a special breakfast featuring the Master Chef’s Waffles with Strawberries and Cream, Sausage, Ham, Scrapple, Bacon, Scrambled Eggs, Home Fries, Biscuits, Fresh Fruit, Pastries, and Chip Beef. Drawings for Gifts for Dad. Hosted by the American Legion Auxiliary from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the upper level Dining Hall in Chesapeake Beach on Route 260. Open to the Public. Adults $12; kids 6-12 $6; kids under 6 free. Bloody Marys will be available for a nominal charge. For information call 410-257-9878 www.ALPost206.org Twin Beach Players presents Little Women Boys and Girls Club, 9021 Dayton Avenue, North Beach, Md 20714 3:00 PM-5:00 PM Little Women is a “coming of age” drama tracing the lives of four sisters: Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy during the civil war. Tickets available at www.twinbeachplayers.org/ and through ShowTix4u Tickets $15 general admission, $12 Seniors, Military, Student, and TBP Member
Monday, June 19
Galactic Starveyors Vacation Bible School 12140 HG Trueman Road Lusby, MD 9:00 AM-12:30 PM Vacation Bible School: Galactic Starveyors! Free Event! Vacation Bible School 2017 at Southern Calvert Baptist Church turns your kids into Galactic Starveyors! As kids focus their telescopes on the marvels painted in the sky by the Creator, they will discover the wonder among all wonders-that the God who created everything there is-the knowable and the unknowable, the visible and the invisible-wants a personal relationship with them! Invite your kids into the clubhouse and show them the God who is over the moon in love with them.
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Tuesday, June 20 Yoga on Lotus Kitchen Patio Lotus Kitchen—Solomons Island 8:30 AM-6:00 PM Yoga with Frannie @ The Lotus Kitchen on Solomons Island. Class is outside on the tree-covered patio & overlooks the beautiful Patuxent River! This Vinyasa-style class is open to all experience levels, including beginners. Please bring a yoga mat & water bottle. Class price is $10 (cash or check accepted). Galactic Starveyors Vacation Bible School 12140 HG Trueman Road Lusby, MD 9:00 AM-12:30 PM Vacation Bible School: Galactic Starveyors! Free Event! Vacation Bible School 2017 at Southern Calvert Baptist Church turns your kids into Galactic Starveyors! As kids focus their telescopes on the marvels painted in the sky by the Creator, they will discover the wonder among all wondersthat the God who created everything there is-the knowable and the unknowable, the visible and the invisible-wants a personal relationship with them! Invite your kids into the clubhouse and show them the God who is over the moon in love with them. 6th Annual Southern MD Hiring Event!—JOB FAIR Calvert Marine Museum 2:00 PM-7:00 PM 6th Annual Southern Maryland Hiring Event “Catch of the Day” Calvert Marine Museum - Meet 65+ Employers in multiple industries ranging from retail to DoD- Catch a ride using our free shuttle service to/from Waldorf to the event. For more information and to register go to www.jobmatchproject.com
Wednesday, June 21
Galactic Starveyors Vacation Bible School 12140 HG Trueman Road Lusby, MD 9:00 AM-12:30 PM Vacation Bible School: Galactic Starveyors! Free Event! Vacation Bible School 2017 at Southern Calvert Baptist Church turns your kids into Galactic Starveyors! As kids focus their telescopes on the marvels painted in the sky by the Creator, they will discover the wonder among all wondersthat the God who created everything there is-the knowable and the unknowable, the visible and the invisible-wants a personal relationship with them! Invite your kids into the clubhouse and show them the God who is over the moon in love with them. Summer Storytime Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum 10:00 AM-11:00 AM Join us for our weekly Summer storytimes which are held at different venues in the Beach area. These themed storytimes are for families with children of multiple ages and include stories, songs and finger-plays. Hosted by Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch at the Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum, 4155 Mears Avenue, Chesapeake Beach, 410-257-2411. calvertlibrary.info.
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 410535-0892 or by email bpetrzala@calverthospice.org.
Thursday, June 22
Galactic Starveyors Vacation Bible School 12140 HG Trueman Road Lusby, MD 9:00 AM-12:30 PM Vacation Bible School: Galactic Starveyors! Free Event! Vacation Bible School 2017 at Southern Calvert Baptist Church turns your kids into Galactic Starveyors! As kids focus their telescopes on the marvels painted in the sky by the Creator, they will discover the wonder among all wondersthat the God who created everything there is-the knowable and the unknowable, the visible and the invisible-wants a personal relationship with them! Invite your kids into the clubhouse and show them the God who is over the moon in love with them. JPPM Speaker: David Cole, US Army Museum System 10515 Mackall Road, St. Leonard, MD 20685 7:00 PM-8:00 PM David Cole, Former Associate Director of Army Museums (Policy) and Chief of Collections for the US Army Museum System, on “The World War in Maryland: A Virtual Tour of U.S. Army Instillations and Facilities within the State, 1917—1919.” After the United States entered the war on April 6, 1917, we immediately became a major provider of supplies, raw material, money, and troops for the war effort. Historian David Cole will present an overall picture of Army activity that took place in Maryland during World War I, including the Coastal Defenses of the Potomac and the Coastal Defenses of Baltimore. For several years the Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum (JPPM) Speaker Series has delighted audiences throughout the local area with a mix of topics that are timely, widely varied and thought provoking. The 2017 JPPM Speaker Series continues this tradition offering an intriguing mix of accomplished individuals from a wide range of professions, industries and areas of expertise discussing various topics—something for everyone . All lectures start at 7:00 p.m. at the Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory (MAC Lab) and are FREE and open to the public, unless otherwise noted. For more information about the speaker series or other park events call, 410-586-8501 or visit www.jefpat.org.¬¬¬
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Thursday, June 15
Asbury Book Discussion - Ethan Frome by Edith Wharton. 10:30-12:00pm. A lively book discussion every other month on the 3rd Thursday. Next book to discuss is decided by the group. No registration. 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 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! No registration. Calvert Library Prince Frederick. LIFE SIZE PAC-MAN. 6:30-8:30pm. Life. Size. Pac. Man. Experience the rush of becoming one of the most iconic video game characters of all time by playing the life size PacMan game. Bring your friends. Compete against your friends. Beat your friends. Calvert Library Prince Frederick.
Friday, June 16
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.
Saturday, June 17
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.
Monday, June 19
Monday Morning Fun. 10:00-11:00am. Join us at 10 am for dancing, stories, movies and fun. Calvert Library Prince Frederick. Calvert Eats Local. 7:00-8:30pm. Encourage local agriculture, discover ways to eat locally, and share resources, energy, good ideas and great food! Calvert Library Prince Frederick. Manga Otaku Artist Nights. 7:00-8:30pm. On 1st Tuesdays and 3rd Mondays 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,.
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Tuesday, June 20
Summer Fun Performance - Mad Science. 10:00-11:00am. 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 Twin Beaches Branch at the Northeast Community Center, 4075 Gordon Stinnett Avenue, Chesapeake Beach, 410-257-2411. Summer Fun Performance - Mad Science. 2:00-3:00pm. 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 Fairview Branch at Dunkirk Fire Department, 3170 West Ward Road, Dunkirk, 410-257-2101. 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. Make Your Own Rube Goldberg Machine. 6:30-8:00pm. Rube Goldberg was a cartoonist who became famous for designing wildly imaginative machines to accomplish simple tasks. Come to the library to make your own Rube Goldberg machines out of everyday items to solve a series of challenges! Grades 5-7. Please register. Calvert Library Prince Frederick. Book Discussion. 7:00-8:30pm. Another Day by David Levithan. When Rhiannon is disappointed that her neglectful boyfriend Justin doesn’t remember the one perfect day they shared, she understands more when a stranger tells her that the Justin she spent that day with, the one who made her feel like a real person… wasn’t Justin at all. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. http://calvertlibrary.info.
Wednesday, June 21
Summer Fun Performance - Mad Science. 10:00-10:45am. 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 gener-
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ator 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. Summer Storytime 10:00-10:45am. Join us for our weekly Summer storytimes which are held at different venues in the Beach area. These themed storytimes are for families with children of multiple ages and include stories, songs and fingerplays. Hosted by Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch at the Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum, 4155 Mears Avenue, Chesapeake Beach. MakePlayLearn! 1:00-4:00pm. Children drop by to play games, make crafts and art projects. MakerSpace is open from 1-4 pm before, during and after the Summer Fun Performances. Calvert Library Prince Frederick. Fairview Book Discussion. 2:00-3:30pm. The Miniaturist by Jessie Burton. Set in seventeenth century Amsterdam—a city ruled by glittering wealth and oppressive religion—a masterful debut steeped in atmosphere and shimmering with mystery, in the tradition of Emma Donoghue, Sarah Waters, and Sarah Dunant. Calvert Library Fairview Branch. Summer Fun Performance - Mad Science. 2:00-3:00pm & 7:00-8:00pm. 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. Calvert Library Prince Frederick. Summer STEAM. 2:30-3:30pm. Combat the heat and join our interactive Summer STEAM hour exploring exciting ways to build a better world through stories, activities and a snack. . Calvert Library Southern Branch.
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SummerSTEAM. 2:30-3:30pm. Combat the heat and join our interactive SummerSTEAM hour exploring exciting ways to build a better world through stories, activities and a snack. . Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch. Library Foundation meeting. 7:00-9:00pm. Library Foundation monthly meeting. No registration. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way.
Thursday, June 22
MakePlayLearn. 10:00-11:00am. Take building and creativity to a whole new level at the library. We provide the space, Legos® and other building materials.. you provide the imagination.. Calvert Library Southern Branch. Know Your Civil Rights: Discrimination Protection in MD. 7:00-8:00pm. Have you or someone you know ever experienced discrimination in employment, housing or in public places? This short educational seminar will review the basic services of the Maryland Commission on Civil Rights (MCCR) and the meaning of Maryland’s anti-discrimination code (Title 20). Also covered will be how to file a charge of discrimination, what education and outreach resources are available to you and your community, as well as time for questions and answers. Calvert Library Prince Frederick. Astronomy Night. 9:00-10:00pm. Come enjoy a summer solstice evening looking at the night sky. See what the night sky has to offer using large telescopes. Join the Astronomy Club of Southern Maryland for a Family Astronomy event in the field behind Calvert Library Fairview Branch. Outside only event, weather permitting. Calvert Library Fairview Branch.
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Saturday, June 17
Bay Jazz Project Scorpion Brewing Co., Owings, MD 6:00-8:00 PM No cover charge www.scorpionbrewing.com
Battle of the Bands Anthony’s Bar & Grill, Dunkirk 11:00 AM Parking Lot Party! Corn Hole starting around 11:30. www.anthonysdunkirk.com
Phillip Parsons Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill, Solomons 7:00-11:00 PM anglers-seafood.com
Harmony Grit Morris Point, Abell 6:00pm www.morris-point.com
Swamp Candy The Rudy Duck Brewery, Solomons 7:30 PM www.ruddyduckbrewery.com Trivia & Karaoke Anthony’s Bar & Grill, Dunkirk 8:30 PM www.anthonysdunkirk.com
Friday, June 16 Bryan Frates The Rudy Duck Brewery, Solomons 7:30 PM www.ruddyduckbrewery.com Scarlet Plus Entertainment (Karaoke & DJ) Brass Rail Sports Bar, Great Mills 8:00 PM – Midnight Stop in for a cool one and then you can Sing & Dance the night away! Time New Karaoke songs are in! DJ Nate Anthony’s Bar & Grill, Dunkirk 9:00 PM www.anthonysdunkirk.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, June 20 Ben Connelly Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill, Solomons 6:00-9:00 PM anglers-seafood.com
Wednesday, June 21 Wild Card Trivia Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill, Solomons 7:00-9:00 PM anglers-seafood.com
Thursday, June 22 Rock Creek Revival Scorpion Brewing Co., Owings, MD 6:00-8:00 PM No cover charge www.scorpionbrewing.com Mike Damron Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill, Solomons 7:00-10:00 PM anglers-seafood.com Shadowbox The Rudy Duck Brewery, Solomons 7:30 PM www.ruddyduckbrewery.com
By Office of Aging Staff
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: 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).
Identity Theft
Identity Theft is one of the fastest growing crimes in the country. This occurs when someone is using your personal information to open an account, file taxes or make purchases. Here are some preventative tips to avoid becoming a victim: shred financial documents before you throw them away; sign up for the do-notcall list; check your credit regularly; use strong passwords and change them frequently; freeze your credit and your children’s credit. For more information on identity theft, go to the Federal Trade Commission website at www.ftc.gov.
Caregiver Drop-In
Calvert County Office on Aging is offering a drop-in time for caregivers to talk with Social Service staff, the first Wednesday of each month at Calvert Pines Senior Center, 450 West Dares Beach Road, Prince Frederick. You can read the latest version of the quarterly caregiver newsletter by going to the Calvert County website at co.cal.md.us, click
Monday, June 19
Roast Pork with Gravy, Baked Sweet Potato, Cabbage, Lima Beans, Strawberries
Tuesday, June 20
Wednesday, June 21
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Calvert Pines Senior Center (CPSC)
Celebrate Father’s Day with a Root Beer Float, Friday, June 16, 12:30 p.m. Monday’s Let’s Move class has been canceled until further notice. Wednesday and Friday classes will still be held at 10:30 a.m. as regularly scheduled.
North Beach Senior Center (NBSC)
Enjoy some flavored coffees at the Morning Open Coffee Bar, Monday, June 19, 9 a.m. and at our afternoon Open Coffee Bar, Tuesday, June 20, 2 p.m. An AARP Driver Safety Class will be held Thursday, June 22, 9:30 a.m. Sign up for this class to refresh your driving skills and knowledge. Fee: $15/members, $20 non-members. Call the center to register.
Southern Pines Senior Center (SPSC)
Women can learn techniques to defend themselves in the complimentary Self-Defense for Women class, Monday, June 19, 10 a.m. The Book Club will discuss Andy Andrew’s work, The Little Things, on June 21, 1 p.m.
Eating Together Menu Fish Patty Sandwich, Green Beans, Banana
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
on Services, Office on Aging, and look for Caregiver Support under Social Services. If you are a caregiver who would like to be added to our quarterly mailing list, contact Amy Boucher at 410-535-4606.
Thursday, June 22
Pulled Pork Sandwich, Coleslaw, Corn, Cantaloupe
Friday, June 23
Roast Beef and Swiss Cheese Sandwich, Tossed Salad, Fresh Melon
BBQ Chicken Leg, Baked Potato Wedges, Dilled Carrots, Pears 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, June 15, 2017
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