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Cardin Visits End Hunger in Calvert Senator Tours Huntingtown Facility in Calvert in Huntingtown. The speaker was the nonprofit’s founder, Rev. Robert Hahn, senior pastor of Chesapeake Church. Founded in 2008, End Hunger in Calvert County operates a food distribution center in Prince Frederick and a job training program in facilities adjacent to the church, which also includes a café called the Lobby. Rev Hahn and End Hunger’s President Jacqueline Miller gave Sen. Cardin a tour of their facilities and then met with about two dozen of their workers and volunteers, other community organization representatives and clients of their services. Rev Hahn told Cardin, who is a Baltimore native, that hunger and poverty in rural areas like Calvert is different from urban areas End Hunger in Calvert President Jacqueline Miller explains the program to Sen. Ben Cardin (l) as Rev. like Baltimore. For one Robert Hahn looks on. thing, it’s more scattered. In Calvert County, a trailer By Dick Myers and a mansion may be located next to each other. “Rural Editor solutions are not like urban solutions,” Rev Hahn said. Cardin observed that what is being done at End Hunger “People who work in grocery stores can’t afford to buy groceries.” U.S. Senator Ben Cardin (D: MD) received in Calvert County could be a model for the rest of the state that stark message Aug. 4 during a visit at End Hunger and the nation “I don’t think anyone is doing what we are
Bowen’s Inn Redevelopment Plan Withdrawn By Dick Myers Editor
A proposed redevelopment plan for the site of the former Bowen’s Inn in Solomons has been withdrawn from the Calvert County Board of Appeals. The withdrawal was announced without explanation at the board’s Aug. 3 meeting. Attempts to reach representatives of the applicant Shriver Brothers Properties, LLC., including minority owner Geoff Wanamaker were unsuccessful as of the Calvert County Times deadline. It is believed, however, that the developer will be presenting to the planning commission a scaled- back plan that does not require Board of Appeals approval. The plan for redevelopment was presented at the board’s July meeting. When it appeared that the board had serious reservations about what they were seeing, the applicant’s engineer Dan Kelsh of Collinson, Oliff & Associates, Inc, (COA), requested a postponement. The proposal at the July meeting, called The Shoppes and Residences at Bowens Inn, had two structures – a three-story, 47-foot-tall residential building on the waterfront and a commercial building close to Solomons Island Road. The project required a variance from the 36-foot height limitation for the residences and a variance from the 20-foot front setback to allow nine feet instead. There would have been a parking lot between the two buildings for the residences; an entrance to the lot would be over a right-of-way on the property of the Lighthouse Inn next door. Since purchasing the property the floodplain elevations have changed and when
the old building was leveled it additionally lowered the elevation by two feet, according to Kelsh. So, in order to raise the building to accommodate the floodplain regulations, the variance request had to be made. The builder could get a credit by having a mixeduse development which would reduce the variance from 11 feet to two feet. The developer also could reduce the front yard setback by promising retail and restaurant uses, but Wanamaker said they wanted to keep their options open for potential office space use. The historic building next to the property and in front of the Lighthouse is also close to the street. It was the mixed-use issue that caused the appeals board the most problems. Chairman Daniel Baker, Jr. interpreted the regulations as requiring the residences and businesses to be in the same building, with commercial on the first floor and housing above it. In this particular case, the two uses were in separate buildings. The other two members seemed to agree. The concerns of the appeals board brought some strident comments from Wanamaker, owner of Bayside Chevy and Toyota in Prince Frederick. He said, “There is no more common sense. I don’t know where it went.” Wanamaker went on to tell the board, “I have no interest in building in Calvert County ever again.” Later he added, “There is nothing business-friendly about Calvert County. Zero!” The historic Bowen’s Inn suffered significant fire damage in the blaze that destroyed the neighboring Lighthouse Inn (which has been rebuilt). What was left of the Bowen’s Inn was leveled. dickmyers@contytimes.net
doing in the state,” Rev. Hahn said. Hahn told Cardin that it‘s easier to collect 20,000 pounds of food than 200 pounds because grocery stores have substantial amounts to give up at a time. For years, churches all over the county had small food pantries which couldn’t handle the total need. Now End Hunger in Calvert County’s Prince Frederick warehouse collects food in large quantities and dispenses directly and to those other food pantries, Hahn explained. During the facility tour, Hahn and Miler showed the senator their state-of-the-art kitchen where young petiole are trained for the food-service business. Many have gone on to become chefs and managers. Hahn explained to Senator Cardin that when the church first started its food pantry, restaurants told hint that they always had trouble finding and keeping line cooks. That’s where the idea came for starting the training program. “It just seemed to make sense,” he said. After looking at the operation, Cardin enthused, “It’s a great deal.” End Hunger in Calvert has parlayed the ideas of providing food to the hungry and providing training to the unemployed into a significant operation using a mix of grants and community donations with the support of the members of Chesapeake Church. At the meeting in one of the facility’s conference rooms, Cardin noted that hunger was just one component of poverty “Poverty is surely a common theme. Someone who works 40 hours in a week should not be in poverty.” he said. He noted that people making four times the poverty level can’t afford health insurance in America today. He said a better barometer other than the poverty level was needed to determine who needs safety net programs. dickmyers@contytimes.net
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How time flies, it has been 10 years and nine months since the very first edition of The County Times hit the news-
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stands in St. Mary’s County. The journey has been filled with challenges, yet our thousands of dedicated readers and many successful advertisers have made this journey possible. Today, we are the only locally owned and operated newspaper serving St. Mary’s and Calvert counties. Over the years our goal has been to provide our communities with the most consistent and honest news coverage available. We have been fortunate to have a dedicated team of reporters, designers, marketing representatives, and service members to assure we deliver the best product we can week after week. With the announcement this week of industry and community veteran Al Dailey joining our team as General Manager, The County Times reaches the pinnacle of its 10 year history and is ready to begin the next phase of our journey. Mr. Dailey brings to our organization the experience, leadership qualities, and a commitment to professional journalism in Southern Maryland that has earned him the respect and admiration of readers and businesses throughout St. Mary’s and Calvert counties. We could not be more excited and proud to have
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Al Dailey, who has 32 years of Southern Maryland media experience, has joined The County Times newspapers in St. Mary’s and Calvert counties as General Manager. That experience includes 17 years as Associate Publisher of the Enterprise Newspaper, from 1999 to 2016. With the Enterprise, Dailey worked closely with the business community in St. Mary’s and Calvert counties. He was active with the St. Mary’s County Chamber of Commerce, having served on the board and being responsible for that organization’s poplar annual membership directory. “I have admired the McKay family businesses for years from a distance,” Dailey said. “It is tough to compete against the big boxes, but the McKay’s have done it successfully.”
The County Times was founded by James Manning McKay, who started the family grocery business along with his wife Marilyn. McKay’s son Tommy now serves as president of the family business and he and grandson Eric serve as publisher and associate publisher of the newspapers. Dailey vividly remembers the Chamber of Commerce annual meeting at the former Evans Seafood on St. George’s Island at which James Manning McKay was honored as businessperson of the year. Dailey is excited about the community newspaper business, which he describes as being a “hyper-local” media. “People want to know what is happening in their backyards,” he said. He added that because of that, community newspapers are doing better than daily newspapers, which also have the added burden of the costs of daily distribution. Dailey’s first job in Southern Maryland was as a weekend fill-in disk jockey at WPTX-AM in Lexington Park. He quickly moved into the morning announcer role at its sister station, WMDM-FM when local legend, the late Gary Beavin left to work for the then Bell Motor Company. Dailey moved to an Annapolis station for a few years and then returned to WPTX/ WMDM as general manager. He explained that he spent most of the 1980’s in the radio business and most of the 1990’s as general manager and partner of Cable Channel 10 in St. Mary’s County. Dailey is especially happy to be back in the area where he has worked so long and knows so many people. He started at the County Times newspapers as general manager on July 31. dickmyers@contytimes.net
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Calvert Deputy Appears on National TV Show
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By Dick Myers Editor Is there a budding TV star within the ranks of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO)? Could be. The sheriff’s office has been participating in the hit TV show Live PD (on A & E) since earlier this year. This past weekend was the last show for the sheriff’s office this season although they may participate next year. On Friday and Saturday, Aug. 4-5, CCSO Deputy First Class (DFC) Tim Mohler appeared live in the show’s New York studio to provide commentary for what the viewers were seeing, and also answer questions submitted on Twitter. Mohler sat between co-hosts ABC Chef Legal Affairs Anchor Dan Abrams and journalist Tom Morris, Jr. Live PD premiered on October 28, 2016 with a unique format – they follow police departments across the country in real time (actually with a 20-minute delay). Sometimes nothing much happens and other times all hell breaks loose. For example, in the Saturday three-hour show (9 p.m. to midnight) a female officer in Illinois had to fight off a man and his girlfriend at the same time and in South Carolina an officer pursued a stolen car and then pursued them on a frantic foot chase when they fled. DFC Mohler told of the dangers of foot pursuits which can lead around blind spots and potentially confronting a gun pointed at them. In the encounter of the female police officer, she became splattered in blood. Mohler said if that happens in his department, they would immediately go to the hospital. At another point, Mohler agreed with the cohosts that much of what they do is public relations. “Absolutely, absolutely,” he responded. Mohler in reply to Twitter posts talked about his musical talent (piano, drums and guitar) and his relationship with dispatchers (great). Calvert County Sheriff Mike Evans told the County Times that he was
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pleased with DFC Mohler’s appearance on the show. Evans said the public reaction to his department’s involvement has been both positive and negative, but mostly positive, and he is considering doing it again next year. Evans said during the weeks that the crews were in Calvert he witnessed his deputies doing just a few things that he disagreed with and he counseled them after the shows. The show producer equipped two county police cruisers with special equipment at no cost to the county. Officers were asked to volunteer for the assignment of being on the show. The producers interviewed the potential candidates before choosing several to participate. Mohler volunteered to be on last weekend’s show and the producers paid for his trip to New York City. During this season in Calvert County, officers were filmed during the week to use on recorded segments and were filmed live on Fridays and Saturdays. People stopped are asked to give consent to be filmed, when possible. On the Saturday, Aug. 5 show, Deputy J.D, Denton was shown in several inconsequential traffic stops, but later in the evening a fourth stop proved eventful, as the driver and passenger in the car, a young man and woman, were charged with heroin possession. As the camera rolled, the couple turned their backs to it, revealing shirts emblazoned with the name of a local restaurant. That business has expressed displeasure on that national negative publicity. The County Times has been informed by someone with direct ties to the business community that some of them, particularly bars, are displeased with the county’s involvement. Bars have reported reduced weekend sales due to customers fearful of being caught by the national cameras. Evans said he is sorry that the businesses are displeased. But he added, “If it prevents some people from driving drunk I am okay with it.” He added if they don’t drink and drive they have nothing to be concerned about. Evans said he decided to participate in the program after seeing some of the earlier episodes and wanting to show that Calvert wasn’t as crime infested as some of the more urban areas. The arrest of the coupe for heroin possession, however, is an indication that Calvert is not immune from that type of crime. When Abrams expressed surprise at the arrest in a rural county like Calvert, Morris responded that he wasn’t at all surprised. “We have a serious heroin problem in Maryland,” he said. dickmyers@countytimes.net
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Thursday, August 10, 2017
Deputies Receive Individual Maryland State Police Report First Aid Kits
The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office, in conjunction with the Department of Public Safety, is proud to announce the issuance of an Individual First Aid Kit (IFAK) to every deputy of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office. The kits are custom made for the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office. While the Sheriff’s Deputies will continue to be issued standard first aid kits, the IFAK contains readily deployable equipment that can help treat serious life-
threatening injuries. The deputies were able to receive initial training, which will continue annually. The kits were purchased with a Homeland Security Grant obtained by the Department of Public Safety. Sheriff Mike Evans stated, “These kits will allow us to provide better care to the citizens of Calvert County, at no additional cost.” From Calvert County Sheriff’s Office
Sheriff Mike Evans and Emergency Management Division Chief Al Jeffery inspect the Individual First-Aid Kits.
Concealed Weapon: On 7/31/17 at 12:06 am, Trooper Backus stopped a vehicle for traffic violations on Rt. 4 north of Industry Lane in Prince Frederick. During the search incident to the arrest a metal baton was located in the vehicle. Justin L. Pagliocchini, 28 of Prince Frederick was arrested and incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center. Destruction of Property: On 8/2/17 at 12:27 pm, Trooper First Class McCombs
responded to the 2000 block of Timberlake Drive in Owings for a reported destruction of property. The victim reported the gate lock/handle and four trespassing signs had been removed from the swimming pool area of the home. A K-9 scan of the area was conducted. Investigation continues. From Maryland State Police Barrack U, Prince Frederick.
Motorcyclist Seriously Injured in Accident Infant Receives Minor Injuries Deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office on Aug 6 at approximately 11:58 a.m. responded to a serious personal injury accident at the intersection of Maryland Route 261 and Ponds Wood Road in Huntingtown. A preliminary investigation revealed that a 2009 Ford Flex, operated by Ms. Roxana Elizabeth Villatoro, 26, of Washington, DC, was traveling eastbound on Ponds Wood Road. At the same time, Melvin Douglas Harris, 66, of Huntingtown was operating a 1998 Harley FLH motorcycle northbound on Maryland Route 261. The operator of the Ford failed to stop and yield at the stop sign for traffic on Ponds Wood Road at Route 261. The Ford entered the travel path of the Harley and was struck on the passenger side. The operator of the motorcycle was ejected and
received serious injuries from the collision. He was transported to Baltimore Shock Trauma by Maryland State Police Aviation. An infant from the Ford was transported to Children’s Hospital with minor injuries. The remaining passengers from the Ford were transported to Calvert Memorial by Ambulance for minor injuries. At this time it appears that the failure of the operator of the Ford to stop and yield at a stop sign is the contributing factor to the collision; however, the investigation is on-going. Anyone with additional information about the accident is asked to contact Sgt. Phelps, of the Crash Reconstruction Team, at 410-535-2800 or via e-mail at: phelpsts@co.cal.md.us. From Calvert County Sheriff’s Office
Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Crime Report During the week of July 31 – August 6 – deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1, 418 calls for service throughout the community. Damage Property 17-40759 On July 31, 2017 Deputy First Class Clas responded to Beach Elementary School for a destruction of property. The complainant stated someone kicked out wooden ramp slats to a trailer. The incident occurred between July 28th at 5:00 p.m. – July 31st at 8:30 a.m. Damage Property 17-41159 On August 2, 2017 Deputy First Class Clark responded to 26th St, Chesapeake Beach, for a damaged property call. The victim stated the tires on their vehicle had been slashed sometime around August 1, 2017 at 10 p.m. - August 2, 2017 8:45 a.m. The damaged value is approximately $500. Damage Property 17-41249 On August 2, 2017 Deputy Rzepkowski responded to a call for damaged property. The victim stated their vehicle was parked at the Giant on Rousby Hall Rd, Lusby, when he noticed someone used an unknown object to scratch the vehicle. The
damage value is approximately $2,000. Theft/Damage Property 17-41506 On August 3, 2017 Deputy First Class T. Buckler responded to Kellam Field, Chesapeake Beach for a reported theft and destruction of property. The complainant states that 2 baseball statues had been tipped over and a flag was stolen between August 2, 2017 8:30 p.m. and August 3, 2017 5:30 p.m. The value is $220. Theft 17-41822 On August 5, 2017 Deputy First Class Holt responded to a residence on Dogwood Circle, St. Leonard for a theft. The victim states between August 3, 2017 and August 5, 2017 someone stole jewelry from the residence. The Value of the property is $6,060.
8/1/17 – Charles Lake 62 of Odenton, Trespassing
8/3/17 – Jennifer Hilton 45 of Huntingtown, Assault 2nd degree
8/3/17 – Chyenne Lee 37 of Forestville, Burglary, Destruction of Property, Trespassing & Disorderly.
8/3/17 – Lity Thompson 43 of Lexington Park, Theft $1000 to under $10,000 and Theft Scheme $1000 to under $10,000
8/3/17 – Joshua James 21 of St. Leonard, Alter/Drug Alcohol Test
8/6/17 – Tonika Neal 36 of Lanham, Theft less than $1,000.
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The NBA and NHL are on hiatus. The NFL just resumed playing practice games. MLB is nearing its stretch run, but the playoffs and the World Series still seem far away. These are the summer doldrums of sports, a time when not much of anything significant happening. But there’s still a lot going on. With QB Joe Flacco having back issues, the Baltimore Ravens are, as of this writing, considering signing quarterback, and NFL enemy-of-the-state, Colin Kaepernick. Head coach John Harbaugh and General Manager Ozzie Newsome – gentlemen whose job security hinges on winning games - are reportedly on-board; owner Steve Bisciotti – a guy who’s tenured for life - is having reservations. Kaepernick, of course, is being blackballed by the NFL for his anthem protests last season (this despite assurances that he wouldn’t continue the protests this year). Meanwhile, Bisciotti, the owner who has the Ray Rice debacle on his resume, whose team is among the league leaders in arrests in recent years and who saw fit to put a statue of Ray Lewis, a player who took a plea deal to avoid murder charges, outside of M&T Bank Stadium, has had a sudden blast of moral conscience. Despite that dubious track record, Bisciotti is concerned that Kaepernick, a player who peacefully protested during the national anthem to raise awareness of law enforcement’s treatment of minorities, will stain the Ravens’ brand. Not to worry though. At a recent fan forum, Bisciotti invoked the Almighty and asked that folks “pray for us” while he mulled Decision Kaepernick. Super. I hope God takes a break from helping others through very real and complex issues – like law enforcement and minority relations - to help Bisciotti through his overwhelming football conundrum. In the meantime, maybe Kaepernick will observe this circus and conclude that Baltimore, with all its documented missteps, isn’t worth his services. In life, and in sports, sometimes the character of the judgers falls short of those being judged.
Enough of that. On to LaVar Ball, master of the crazy. I loved this guy – past tense. He was so refreshing, outrageous and, most importantly, fun. His sanity was debatable, but he gave you enough winks and smiles to indicate that his behavior was mostly tongue-in-cheek, an act by a father hopped up on caffeine and serotonin. I questioned his parenting skills, given his unabashed marketing of his children, but by all accounts his boys don’t seem to mind (to their credit) and he’s certainly present and involved in their lives. And how could you not respect a guy who boldly challenged the sneaker company establishment and created his own Big Baller Brand (and $495 shoes)? He was an American hero! Was. Ball’s first hiccup occurred after his son Lonzo’s UCLA team lost to Kentucky in the March Madness tournament. When asked about the defeat, Ball remarked, “Realistically, you can’t win no championship with three white guys because the foot speed is too slow.” Still, Ball’s quip felt less malicious and more a tired stereotype expressed in poor taste. Benefit of the doubt hereby extended… But Ball wasn’t done throwing shade. While coaching his son LaMelo’s AAU team last week, Ball received a technical foul…from a female official. Ball’s postgame reaction, a rant in which he accused the official of being out of shape, unqualified and trying to over-compensate for her gender by being hard on big bad LaVar Ball, was disturbing – far beyond Ball’s typical shtick. It wasn’t funny and there could be no misinterpretation. It was sexist, plain and simple. It’s fair now to question the entirety of Ball’s flamboyant act. Is it actually something sinister masked by humor? Is he a solid father or exploitive of talented sons? Is there more to his one-off comment about white players? Is the outrageous jokester a bully in disguise? A misogynist? An egomaniac at heart? It’s still too early to say, but until Ball proves to be none of those things, I’m departing his bizarre thrill ride. Ah, but maybe Ball’s sly like a fox; these times seem strangely tilted toward egomaniacal, insensitive, polarizing bullies and worlds of make believe. Send comments to RonaldGuyJr@gmail.com.
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Lear, Zimmerman Double in Potomac Limited Late Models By Doug Watson Potomac Speedway The Limited Late Models ran two events last Friday night and found Kyle Lear and Kurt Zimmerman both scoring their respective second feature wins of the season. In the first 20-lap contest, a rescheduled event from June, found Kyle Lear in victory lane. Lear took the lead from race long Brandon Long on the 15th lap and would pace the final 5 circuits aboard his Rocket XR-1 no.151 to post his 20th career win in the division. “This race track was in great shape tonight.” Lear stated post race. “With all the rain and hot weather they’ve had down here they had this place just about perfect and it’s nice to get everyone who helps with this car another win.” Tyler Emory rallied late for second with Rich Marks, Brandon Long and Billy Tucker rounding out the topfive. In the second 20-lap main, Kurt Zimmerman took the lead from Billy Tucker on the 18th lap and would drive to his 2nd win of the season steering his MasterSbilt no.9A. “Man I love this place.” A jubilant Zimmerman stated in victory lane. “Billy (Tucker) slipped up a bit and gave us just enough room to get by and I cant thank Moe DeFino and all the people who help with this car for the win here tonight.” Tyler Emory posted his second runnerup finish of the evening with Kyle Lear, Billy Tucker and Rich Marks completing the top-five. In the companion 20-lap RUSH Crate Late Model main Darren Alvey took the lead from Chuck Bowie on the 14th lap and would then survive a late race surge from eventual runner up Jamie Sutphin to score his 2nd win of the season behind the wheel of his Alvey Brothers Farm, Rocket no.30. Entering the show, Sutphin held a scant 7-point lead over Alvey with just 3 point races left for the class this season. “I knew Jamie was back there.” Alvey stated after the event. “I knew if we could hold the bottom he’d have a hard time on the outside but we had a right front shock that was giving up and I’m glad it held up so we could get this team another win.” Logan Roberson, Chuck Bowie and Jeff Pilkerton would trail Alvey at the finish. In support class action Mike Latham added to his point lead with his 4th Street Stock win of the season, defending track champion Sam Archer nailed down his 5th of the season in the 15-lap Hobby Stock main, point leader and defending class champion Savannah Windsor rolled
to her 6th win of the season in the 15-lap U-Car event with Ed Pope Sr. and Greg Mattingly splitting the twin 15-lap Strictly Stock features. Limited Late Model feature finish (Regular) 1. Kurt Zimmerman 2. Tyler Emory 3. Kyle Lear 4. Billy Tucker 5. Rich Marks 6. Scott Wilson 7. Brandon Long 8. Deuce Wright 9. Cody Lipscombe 10. Jonny Oliver 11. Derrick Quade Limited Late Model feature finish (Make-up) 1. Kyle Lear 2. Tyler Emory 3. Rich Marks 4. Brandon Long 5. Billy Tucker 6. Scott Wilson 7. Deuce Wright 8. Derrick Quade DNS- Jonny Oliver, Bruce Kane, David Williams RUSH Crate Late Model feature finish 1.Darren Alvey 2. Jamie Sutphin 3. Logan Roberson 4. Chuck Bowie 5. Jeff Pilkerton 6. Timmy Booth 7. Matt Glanden 8. Megan Mann 9. James Marshall 10. Harry Shipe III 11. Ben Bowie 12. Darin Henderson 13. Matt Tarbox Street Stock feature finish 1. Mike Latham 2.Ed Pope Jr. 3. Jeremy Pilkerton 4. Mike Raleigh 5.Kyle Nelson Hobby Stock feature finish 1. Sam Archer 2. Buddy Dunagan 3.Mikey Latham 4. Greg Morgan 5. Hilton Pickeral 6. Tommy Randall 7. James Rainey 8. Dave Adams 9. Jonathan Knott 10. Jonathan Raley 11. Ray Bucci 12. Colin Long U-Car feature finish 1. Savannah Windsor 2. Kyle Randall 3. Stephen Suite 4. Michael Leigh 5. Jamie Marks 6. Ryan Quade 7. Dylan Sims 8. Ben Pirner 9. Brent Howell 10. Howard Dunn 11. Dominic King 12. Stephanie Homberg Strictly Stock feature finish (Regular) 1. Greg “Catfish” Mattingly 2. John Hardesty 3. Jeff Bloch 4. Johnny Hardesty 5. Drew Payne 6. Steve Gingery 7. Nabil Guffey 8. Scott Shelton 9. Ed Pope Sr. 10. Ryan Leich Strictly Stock feature finish (Make-up) Ed Pope Sr. 2. Greg Mattingly 3. John Hardesty 4. Steve Gingery 5. Johnny Hardesty 6. Ryan Leich 7. Jeff Bloch 8. Nabil Guffey 9. Carl Adkins
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CSM Partners with SMECO on Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate
SMECO President and CEO Joe Slater announces CSM’s new Pre-Apprenticeship Program at the April 25 dedication and ribbon-cutting for the college’s Center for Trades and Energy Training (CTET) at the Regional Hughesville Campus.
Good pay. Important work. Physically challenging. These are just a few of the reasons that many young people are attracted to a career as a lineman for a utility. “It’s a brotherhood,” said Jason Atherton, technical training manager at SMECO. “People require electricity. Linemen are the people who go out there and make sure you have it.” Utilities like SMECO are aware that there is a great deal of interest in linemen positions, which, in Maryland, earn an
average of $35.96 an hour, according to Indeed, an online job site that tracks salary data in certain industries. SMECO, for instance, reports receiving hundreds of applications whenever they announce a new training class for apprentice linemen. The problem is that though hundreds apply for the training class, too few applicants have the skills necessary to even start to learn the job, according to SMECO representatives. “Some have no idea how to properly climb a ladder or use a shovel,”
Atherton said. “All utilities are having a hard time finding qualified applicants.” In response, the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) has worked with SMECO to create the Pre-Apprenticeship Program to provide practical electrical utility worker training. The 12-week program of courses, which will be offered at CSM’s newly opened Regional Hughesville Campus, focuses on skills needed for candidates for utility training programs but also skills that are desirable in any of the trades. Completers of the program will earn a continuing education certificate from CSM and receive hiring preferences from SMECO. SMECO reached out to all regional electrical utilities and contractors to alert them to this new resource and encouraged them to support the program. “SMECO has been collaborating with CSM on a program of study to meet a very important need … What they have come up with is truly exciting,” said SMECO President and CEO Joe Slater, announcing the Pre-Apprenticeship Program at the April 25 dedication and ribbon-cutting for CSM’s new Center for Trades and Energy Training (CTET) at the Regional Hughesville Campus. “Students will spend 12 weeks learning core construction skills and safety practices here in the CTET,” Slater said, “And then they will go across the road to the SMECO’s lineman training yard for basics in electrical utility work, including pole climbing, which is the great leveler. SMECO will be providing the electrical utility practicum as a community service
as a good partner with CSM.” Atherton will serve as the SMECO instructor for the 40-hour field practicum portion of the course. “It involves a lot of safety training,” said CTET Director Bruce Posey about the certificate requirements. The courses required for the certificate will cover topics such as excavation safety, working in confined space, first aid and CPR and core construction skills.” SMECO has demonstrated additional support for the Pre-Apprenticeship Program by funding two scholarships to assist promising students who demonstrate financial need and are from an underserved population for the fall 2017 semester. In addition, scholarships are available through the CSM Foundation. Employers who hire students from this pool are getting a new employee with the training necessary to be placed on the job site almost immediately. “If you don’t have any skills, it’s tough to find a job,” Posey said. “We can help you get the skills needed to be considered for employment.” The Pre-Apprenticeship Program will be offered at the Regional Hughesville Campus beginning late summer/early fall, and students may register now. To learn more about the scholarships, contact the CSM Foundation at 301-934-7649. For information on CSM’s Pre-Apprenticeship Program, visit http://bit.ly/2sGBrfp. From CSM
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Re-Creating Yourself, One Beat at a Time
Emily Harris, left, and Shirley Steffey work to match rhythms in CSM’s Drum Circle class at the Leonardtown Campus.
First, there is a steady beat coming from a single drum. Boom — boom, boom, boom. Other drummers gradually join in, each on differently sized and toned drums, as they match the beat created by the leader. Participants in the drum circle focus their eyes on the floor or the ceiling to concentrate on the rhythm. Others grin at their neighbors as the beats match up in a satisfying pulse. Some of the drummers introduce variations, which the instructor of the class, Sheila Klotz, calls “layers.” The group speeds up a little and then dissolves into laughter when Klotz stops the class to point out the unwanted speed change. This is a Drum Circle class, a non-credit personal enrichment class at the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) on the Leonardtown Campus. It is one of approximately 400 personal enrichment class options offered every year at CSM’s campuses. Latin Dancing, Basic Dog Obedience, Backyard Chicken Keeping, numerous cooking classes, Fit Over 40, Build Your Own Drone, The Art of Songwriting, Aqua Zumba, Pottery — the options are wide-ranging, accessible and designed to help area residents find a new skill or hobby or polish old ones, including drum circle skills. Instructors for these courses come with excellent credentials and wealth of knowledge and experience. CSM Program Coordinator Shaunda Holt, who helps develop the programs offered by the college’s personal enrichment department, said she sees learning as a way for people to re-create themselves. “Personal enrichment is just that — living an enriched life creating knowledge, inspiration and passion, no matter what stage of life you are in. Anyone can recreate themselves and CSM’s personal enrichment program helps people to do just that.” This summer is the first time CSM has offered a class on drum circles — an activity growing in popularity where a group of people play hand drums and percussion together as an activity as opposed to preparing for a performance. Students in CSM’s Drum Circle class take an hour, one evening each week, to focus on the activity for a variety of reasons. Shirley Steffey of Lusby is a member of Daughters of Veda Sereem belly dancers, as are several other members of the Drum Circle class. The belly danc-
ers use a doumbek, a drum from the Middle East, in their performance. “We wanted to refine our skills,” Steffey said. “Try new things.” Andrew Mauro of Great Mills, an aspiring writer who cares for his parents during the day, says the class is a break for him. “It’s fun,” he said. “It definitely has a good energy. Makes you want to keep going. Positive vibes.” Grace Calo of California, who kicks off her sandals and participates in the drum circle barefoot, said she was so excited to see that Drum Circle was one of the classes offered by CSM this summer. “For 57 years I’ve had rhythm in me,” Calo said, adding that when she saw the schedule of classes, she knew this
was her chance. “I get lost in it.” “We love it. We all love it,” Steffey said of the Drum Circle class. “Our teacher is amazing. Patient.” Klotz teaches from a wealth of experience. She has been playing drums and percussion instruments since she was 10. She majored in percussion at West Virginia University and then served in the military, performing as a percussionist in The United States Air Force Band, Washington, D.C. She later played as a percussionist in the National Guard Band, also in Washington, and after one year became commander and conductor of the Army Guard Band in Washington. Now retired, the CSM class is a way to share her expertise with the community. Klotz supplies the drums and other percussion instruments used by the class, including the conga, djembe, djun djun and kenkeni, while students like the belly dancers may bring their own drums if they prefer. Klotz teaches about the history of drumming and emphasizes that, done correctly, drumming is a way to communicate. Participating in a drum circle has also been shown to have health benefits. “It slows the heartbeat,” Klotz said. “It’s a release of tensions.” She has a goal for her students beyond these benefits — the skills and knowledge that will allow them to participate in this activity. “They will be able to go to any city in the United States and sit in on a drum circle and be able to play,” she said. The Drum Circle class will be offered again in the fall as CSM strives to meet the diverse needs of students and the community by providing accessible, accredited, affordable and quality learning opportunities for intellectual development, career enhancement, and personal growth. Students can register for personal enrichment classes up until the day of the class, although earlier registration is encouraged because some classes have minimum registrations required to run. For information on non-credit, personal enrichment offerings at CSM, visit www.csmd.edu/programs-courses/ non-credit/personal-enrichment/.
Sheila Klotz, standing, leads the Drum Circle personal enrichment class at CSM’s Leonardtown Campus.
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Lt. Gov. Rutherford Announces CSM Funding
From right, CSM Assistant Professor Byron Brezina leads a tour of the Leonardtown Campus’ newly updated robotics and electrical labs for Maryland Lt. Governor Boyd Rutherford, with recent graduate Wen Xing (Kevin) Lin of St. Leonard answering questions with CSM President Dr. Maureen Murphy standing by. Lin, who will continue his bachelor degree studies at University of Maryland this fall, recently designed an invention with fellow robotics team members Dillon Mandley and George Jenkins that not only won the inaugural CSM F3 Challenge this spring but created a lot of buzz with the oyster people clamoring for this counting machine.
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) has the opportunity to take a significant step forward in its role as a regional leader in innovation and technology workforce development. Maryland Lt. Governor Boyd Rutherford visited CSM’s Leonardtown Campus Aug. 2 to announce that CSM, along with Johns Hopkins University and the University of Maryland, College Park, in partnership with the Maryland Department of Commerce, have endowed a total of $8.6 million in three new research professorships. The endowments were made through the state’s Maryland E-Nnovation Initiative (MEI), a state program created to spur basic and applied research in scientific and technical fields at the state’s colleges and universities. CSM is the first community college to receive this prestigious award. “The College of Southern Maryland is honored to be among the three institutions in Maryland to be awarded this endowed matching fund,” said CSM President Dr. Maureen Murphy. “These funds will allow the college to create a more sustainable and vibrant innovation ecosystem through public-private partnerships that support and impact the critical and innovative research being conducted at the Navy research labs in Southern Maryland. The Entrepreneur and Innovation Institute will not only support technology transfer initiatives, but will also enhance the regional and state economic and workforce development expansion.” Through the MEI, CSM received $500,000 to support the college’s Entrepreneur and Innovation Institute (EII) and the expertise required to expand CSM’s technology transfer curriculum; research and identify regional technology transfer opportunities; instill entrepreneurial skills among students, government scientists and businesses; and expand the local entrepreneurial ecosystem and workforce. The funding will be used by CSM to attract and retain world-class instructors to grow the current innovation and entrepreneurial ecosystem at a newly envisioned Velocity Center. CSM’s Velocity Center will provide resources for a variety of activities related to entrepreneurship, innovation and workforce development and retention. The
initial facility will grow to be 20,000-plus square feet, with space suitable for a prototyping facility, classrooms, open space, offices, conference rooms, room for co-working space and other amenities. “This is truly transformational,” Murphy said. “It says something. This is our time in Southern Maryland.” The idea of the Velocity Center aligns with the strategic plans of the region’s naval bases — Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technology Division (NSWC/IHEODTD), the Naval Air Warfare center - Aircraft Division (NAWC/AD), the Chesapeake Bay Detachment of the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory — and the State of Maryland Economic Development Commission and Southern Maryland Economic Development plan. “The MEI program leverages private funds raised by our very active foundation board,” explained Vice President and Executive Director of the CSM Foundation Michelle Goodwin. “In this case our largest contributor being Michael Chiaramonte, president and chairman of ProFlex Physical Therapy among other business ventures. The money will be endowed by the CSM Foundation and the interest earned will support the EII and its Velocity Center initiative.” “The Velocity Center will serve a purpose for attracting students but also worldclass professors. The goal is to bring in more scholars to the school and the surrounding area,” EII Director Tommy Luginbill said. The vision for the center is to give CSM students the opportunity to take courses in a world-class facility surrounded by some of the brightest research scientists in the country. “This will give students a chance to see how their skills can be applied outside the classroom and open their eyes to opportunities that exist here in Southern Maryland,” Luginbill said. “We plan on building a robotics practice course where the CSM Talons [the college’s competitive robotics team] can hold showcases for teams all around the country.” “Maryland boasts some of the top academic institutions in the world,” Rutherford said in his announcement about the MEI funding. “We are proud to support the
groundbreaking work these schools are doing, from drug discovery research to cybersecurity, to ensure both our local businesses and our residents are the first to benefit from these inspiring academic achievements.” “The College of Southern Maryland, Johns Hopkins and the University of Maryland, College Park are significant economic drivers for the entire state of Maryland,” said Commerce Secretary Mike Gill in a press announcement. “The research they conduct and the bright young minds they nurture fuel Maryland’s economy and keep our state on the cutting edge of technology and discovery. We are proud to partner with these institutions and look forward to seeing the fruits of the professorships for years to come.” Johns Hopkins University received $1 million from the MEI, which will be used for the Charles Glenn Grover Estate for Advanced Muscular Degeneration to further explore drug therapies for advanced muscular degeneration. The University of Maryland, College Park received $2.1 million for the Capital One Chair in Machine Learning and Computer Science, which will support cybersecurity, machine learning and data analytics research. Earlier in the afternoon, before the MEI announcement, Rutherford toured CSM’s new robotics and electrical labs that have been updated through funding received by Dominion Energy. Assistant Professor Byron Brezina with CSM’s Math, Physics and
Engineering Division led the tour. internships and hiring opportunities there, as well as other CSM partnerships with the region’s Navy research labs, connections that will be strengthened through the development of the Velocity Center in Indian Head. The CSM labs that Rutherford toured support the college’s redesigned Engineering Technology AAS program. The program prepares CSM students for technician careers in a broad range of fields. Many CSM students are being hired for drafting positions by contractors for Patuxent River Naval Air Station and area construction firms, with these employers expressing high satisfaction with their CSM hires, Brezina said. The Maryland E-Nnovation Initiative was created by the General Assembly during the 2014 legislative session and has provided $20.1 million in funding to leverage $23 million in private donations. The funding can be used to pay salaries of newly endowed department chairs, staff, and support personnel in designated scientific and technical fields of study; fund related research fellowships for graduate and undergraduate students; and purchase lab equipment and other basic infrastructure and equipment. For information about CSM’s Entrepreneur and Innovation Institute, visit www. csmd.edu/community/institutes/eii/.
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Guffrie Smith:
Calvert County Educator Changed Many Lives
By Zach Hill Contributing Writer Kids have always been at the center of the life of one of Southern Maryland’s most well-known educators -- Guffrie M Smith, Jr. Born and raised in Scotland, Maryland (St. Mary’s County) in a family with four brothers and 12 sisters, Guffrie was the oldest of his siblings. From a rather young age, Smith had already known that teaching and helping other people would be what he wanted to do in his future. “The only role models we had [at the time] were ministers and teachers… In my one-room school down in Scotland, Maryland, I had strong teachers with high expectations and they encouraged and saw this in me” Smith said. “At first I didn’t necessarily see that in myself, but they said that I needed to go on to college.” Smith would do exactly that, going on to be the first person in his family to graduate from high school and college, achieving his B.S. and M.A. from Bowie State University. “At that time, the only place you could afford was a school like Bowie (State) because you didn’t have a lot of scholarships offered around,” Smith said. Smith has also completed some postgraduate studies at Nova University and the University of Maryland. Following his college graduation, Smith began what would eventually become a 33-and-a-half-year career as an educator in the Calvert County
Public Schools. Beginning as a teacher at Appeal Elementary School in Lusby in 1965, Smith would go on to climb the ranks to vice principal and eventually principal of the school. Smith even got to see Appeal Elementary go from being an all African-American school, to becoming fully integrated back in 1967 around the time when it merged with Solomons Elementary. He would take a slight break from his career of working as an educator in 1975 to go with the Maryland State Department of Education for the next six and a half years. “When I first started working with the state, I was specializing in migrant education all over the state,” Smith said. Smith was the “Migrant Branch Chief,” a specialist in Title I, and would serve on multiple boards and committees including the State’s Professional Standards, Teacher Education Board, and the Multicultural Education Task Force. Upon completion of this time with the state, Smith would return in 1981 to work in the Calvert County Public School for 22 more years, first as principal at Appeal Elementary (until 1988). Smith would then go on to become a supervisor, coordinator of Healthy Families, and director of curriculum and instruction until he would officially retire in 2002. Following that, he would take on the role as the main coordinator of a resource center in the southern Calvert County. “In 2003 and 2004 I worked in the
southern part of the county to bring resources to the community” Smith said. “With them being so far down, they didn’t have a whole lot of resources to work with.” Smith recently finished his second four-year term on the Maryland State Board of Education to which he was appointed by past governor, Martin O’Malley; he was elected to be president of the board in 2015 to 2016. However, nothing can top the enthusiastic attitude that Smith has had throughout his entire life towards community involvement. “I have always been very involved in the community” Smith emphatically discussed. He showed such excitement and pleasure after discovering that this writer was a past member of the Kiwanis Club’s high school affiliate group, Key Club, as he went into greater detail as to what exactly his role is in the Kiwanis Club of Calvert. “I’m their adviser to the schools,” Smith said. “One of the big things that we do is we give out scholarships and we didn’t give out but one this year but I sort of coordinate that working with the schools and giving scholarships to the Key Clubs.” On top of working with the Kiwanis Club of Calvert, Smith is also active in working with Christmas in April, Calvert County Historical Society, and the Property Tax Assessment Appeals Board. However, what Smith is most involved with nowadays is doing work with the
the non-profit organization, the Calvert Collaborative for Children and Youth, of which he is the president of Board of Directors. “As I was about to get into retiring, something came out about ‘What Makes a Kid Successful’ from the Search Institute” Smith said. “They researched 40 major assets and they were in eight different categories and they are either external or internal assets. Then they asked the kids how many of them had these assets.” The Search Institute reported in 2006 that out of the 89,000 students ages 1118, only 20 percent engaged in creative activities or the arts, 23 percent enjoyed reading for pleasure for three or more hours a week, 25 percent felt that adults in their community valued the youth, and only 28 percent had positive adult role models with the list going on. “The research (of the 40 assets) shows that the more of these (assets) you have, the more successful you are going to be and the less likely to get into at-risk behaviors.” Smith said. “This is one of the major pieces that our non-profit does and that is the Calvert Collaborative for Children and Youth” Smith said. “We advocate for children.” The main focus for Calvert Collaborative for Children and Youth is improving student’s support systems, empowerment, boundaries and expectations, constructive use of time, committing to learning, positive values and identity, and social competencies. The organization is always looking for support to continue what they do and have many fundraisers throughout the year including the upcoming night at the Blue Crabs Game on August 12th, Rita’s in Prince Frederick on August 15th, and Mama Lucia’s in Dunkirk on August 21st. Guffrie Smith Jr. has been honored with various awards through his life with the highlights being back in 2009 receiving the Louis L. Goldstein Award by the Democratic Central Committee of Calvert County, and being presented the William Donald Schaefer Helping People Award from the Maryland Comptroller in 2015. Guffrie has been married to Catherine Smith for 53 years to which he shares two daughters named Shelly and Jewel. He now has three grandchildren and twin great grandchildren and he resides in St. Leonard. On a personal note, this writer is still pursuing his education at the College of Southern Maryland (and as an intern at the County Times) and understands the impact that educators can have on the lives of their students. Guffrie M. Smith Jr. has clearly fit into that mold and has left a dramatic legacy throughout his life to the many young people he has touched. zach@countytimes.net
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In Remembrance Jane Owens Whittington
Jane Owens Whittington, 90, a longtime resident of Dunkirk passed away August 1, 2017 at Asbury Solomons Nursing Center. She was born February 7, 1927 in Prince Frederick to Joseph John and Irene (Bowen) Gibson. Jane was raised in Owings and married C. Raymond Whittington, Sr. in June 1945. She was primarily a homemaker and briefly worked for the US Census Bureau. In the late 1960’s Jane went to work for the US Postal Service as a Post Office Clerk retiring after 20 years. Jane was a lifelong member of Smithville United Methodist Church where she was a member of the choir and United Methodist Women. She was also a member of the Women’s Democratic Club and the Deale Senior Citizens Group, The Ramblers. Jane was preceded in death by her husband C. Raymond Whittington, Sr. in 1990, step-children F. Edward Whittington and Barbara Lee Simard, sisters Alice Irene Ward and Charlotte Lewis and a step-grandchild. She is survived by her children Joseph L. Whittington and wife Cynthia of Fairfax, VA, Douglas O. Whittington and his wife Lynne of Arlington, VA and Brenda J. Mulcahy of Lusby, MD, step-children C. Raymond Whittington, Jr. and his wife Sue of White Plains, MD and Janet Kuhlman of Woodville, OH, 7 grandchildren, 14 step-grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to Smithville United Methodist Women 3005 Ferry Landing Road, Dunkirk MD 20754. Funeral arrangements by Rausch Funeral Home.
Quanda Nichols and Giovany Queirolo, Sr. Gio graduated from Patuxent High School in 2016. He was married to Dominique (DeVille) Queirolo on June 12, 2017. Gio is survived by his wife, Dominique Queirolo; his mother, Quanda Nichols of Lusby, MD; his father Giovany A. Queirolo, Sr. and step-mother, Jessica Velez of Lusby, MD; his brother, Gaberelle Queirolo of Lusby, MD; step-sisters, Jamira Brice and Cevannah Coleman of Edgewood, MD and Layla Stukes of Lusby, MD; his paternal grandparents, Giovany V. and Elaina Queirolo of FL; maternal grandmother, Yolunda Goodwin and step-grandfather, David Goodwin of VA; aunts, Diana and Heidi Queirolo of FL; uncles, Keith Chambliss of VA and Saul Montoya, Sr. of FL; first cousins, Saul Montoya, Jr., Grayson and Payton Ackerman of FL, and Saquan Fitzgerald of VA; mother and father-in-law, Carrie and David DeVille of Lusby, MD; his sister-inlaw, Danielle DeVille of Laurel, MD; and a host of great aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, James Nichols. Family will receive friends on Saturday, August 5, 2017 from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. with a funeral service to follow at 1:00 p.m. at Rausch Funeral Home, 20 American Lane, Lusby, MD 20657. Interment will be private. Immediately following the service, the repass will be held at St. Leonard Firehouse located at 200 Calvert Beach Road, St. Leonard, MD 20685. Memorial contribrutions may be made to the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center, Fund for Osteosarcoma Disease, 750 E. Pratt Street, Suite 1700, Baltimore, MD 21202. Condolences to the family may be made at www.rauschfuneralhomes.com Funeral arrangements by Rausch Funeral Home.
Leon DuBoise “Lee” Deskins, Jr
Giovany Antonio “Gio” Queirolo, Jr
Giovany Antonio “Gio” Queirolo, Jr., 20, of Lusby, MD passed away on July 31, 2017 at his residence. Born February 5, 1997 in Fairfax, VA, he was the son of
Leon DuBoise “Lee” Deskins, Jr., 69, of Lusby, MD, formerly of Arlington, VA, passed away on July 31, 2017 at his residence. Born January 2, 1948 in Arlington, VA, he was the son of the late Leon DuBoise Deskins, Sr. and
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Margaret Mary (Powell) Deskins. Leon graduated from Calvert High School in 1967. He moved to Calvert County from Arlington, VA in 1998. Leon was a Journeyman Lineman for Virginia Electric Power Company for forty five years, retiring in 2009. He enjoyed woodworking. Leon is survived by his son, David D. Deskins of LasVegas, NV; and five grandchildren Memorial contributions may be made to the Charity of One’s Choice. Funeral arrangements by Rausch Funeral Home.
James M. “Jimmy” Zirakian
James M. “Jimmy” Zirakian, 94, of California, MD passed away on July 30, 2017 at Solomons Nursing Center. Born July 10, 1923 in Boston, MA, he was the son of the late Misak Zirakian and Virginia (Chicknoworian) Zirakian. Jimmy graduated from Boston Trade School. He served in the U.S. Marine Corp from March 2, 1943 until November 25, 1945. Serving in WWII, he participated in the Pacific Theater, Saipan. Jimmy married Amelia Rose (Veneziani) Zirakian in Washington, DC on May 18, 1947. He was the President of Coffee Man, Inc., retiring in 2001. Jimmy was a member of the Marine Corp League, served on the Board of Directors for the National Coffee Service Association and enjoyed stained glass as a hobby. Jimmy is survived by his wife, Amelia; his children, Cindy Child of Lorton, VA and Jimmy Zirakian of Lusby, MD; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Peter Zirakian and Jennie Kerbeck. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, August 10, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at the Maryland Veterans Cemetery Chapel, 11301 Crain Highway, Cheltenham, MD 20623. Funeral Service will be Thursday, August 10, 2017, 11 a.m. at MD Veterans Cemetery – Cheltenham, 11301 Crain Highway, Cheltenham MD 20623. Interment will follow in Maryland Veterans Cemetery. Funeral arrangements by Rausch Funeral Home.
Frederick Fairchild “Fred” Colburn
Frederick Fairchild “Fred” Colburn, 81, of Silver Spring, MD passed away July 30, 2017. Born July 19, 1936 in Perry, Ohio, he was the son of Sylvester and Florence (Moot) Colburn. He was a retired industrial arts school teacher, high school football coach and co-owner of Wayne-Holmes Drivers Training School in Wooster Ohio. Fred graduated from Perry High School and attended Adrian College in Michigan where he met his wife, Eileen. He held a Bachelor’s degree in education from Fairmont State University and a Master’s de-
gree from West Virginia University. Fred was called “Coach” or “Mr. C” by his students, former players and family. After retiring from Boys Village in 1996, he and Eileen moved to Naples, Florida and enjoyed working as a tram driver at the gulf coast residences of Bay Colony/ Pelican Bay. He will be remembered for his lifelong dedication to young people, his love of alligators, competitive sports and especially the Cleveland Browns and the Ohio State Buckeyes. Fred was preceded in death by his wife Eileen Joy Colburn. He is survived by his sisters Carolyn Priem and Janet Hawkins and brother Harold Colburn of Perry Ohio. His children Mark D. Colburn and wife Maureen of Silver Spring, MD, Joy A. Colburn of Denver, CO and Faith F. Lewis of Owings, MD, grandchildren JuliAnna and Sophia Lewis and Thomas and Grace Colburn. Memorial contributions may be made to Mt. Harmony-Lower Marlboro United Merthodist Church Children and Youth Ministry, 155 E. Mt. Harmony Road Owings MD 20736, Phone : 410-257-2761; website: www.mtharmonylmumc.org/ Funeral arrangements by Rausch Funeral Home.
Richard Allen “Bubba” Hite
Richard Allen “Bubba” Hite, 57, of Prince Frederick passed away July 28, 2017 at his residence. He was born August 6, 1959 in Washington, D.C., to Richard Edward and Delores (McCaffery) Hite. Bubba was raised in Lanham and graduated from Roosevelt High School in Greenbelt in 1978. He held various jobs throughout the years but was primarily employed as a bouncer for Wyvill’s and Crooked I in Chesapeake Beach. Bubba loved riding his Harley Davidson and watching sports, especially football and hockey. He was avid fan of the Redskins and Capitals. Bubba is survived by his daughter Marissa Ann Hite of Munhall, PA, fiancée Rebecca Shipp of Prince Frederick and father Richard E. Hite of Upper Marlboro. He was preceded in death by his mother Delores Hite and brothers Wesley and Russell Hite. Following the service the family will be gathering at Cedarhurst Community Center in Shady Side. Funeral arrangements by Rausch Funeral Home.
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Solomons Event Remembers WWII By Dick Myers Editor
The movie “Dunkirk” recalls a time remembered by a rapidly declining number of living participants. The annual WW II USO Remembrance in Solomons on Aug. 4 was intended to spotlight an era that the organizers believe was so important to the world in general and Solomons in particular that it should not be forgotten. Ninety-five-year-old Methuselah Pumphrey of Lothian remembers it. As an African-American he couldn’t participate in combat, but as a member of the Signal Corps who trained in Alabama he directly contributed to the war effort. Sgt. Pumphrey was the guest of honor at the event at the Gazebo on the Riverwalk and laid a ceremonial wreath in honor of those lost in combat during the war. The ceremony was preceded by a reenactment of an Armed Forces Radio show
from 1942 called SPAM Time Radio Show hosted by T/5 Vince “SPAM” Turner and PFC Vincent “Bubba” Turner. Music from the era was interspersed with wartime dispatches. The annual event is sponsored by the Circle of Angels Initiative. According to organizer Roseanna Vogt, “In an ironic twist of history, on the first Friday in August, August 7, 1942, the first invasion was in the Pacific Solomon Islands after training on Solomon Island, MD. The first European invasion was at Normandy on Tuesday, June 6, 1944. Solomons was home to the “cradle of invasion,” the WWII top-secret amphibious training base for the invasion of Europe and Japanese-held Pacific islands. The United Services Organization or USO began with citizens who served coffee and donuts to soldiers passing through their towns.” dickmyers@countytimes.net
Retired Sgt. Methuselah Pumphrey lays a wreath in remembrance of the fallen heroes of WW II.
WW II re-enactors during the SPAM Tine Radio Show at the WW II Remembrance in Solomons.
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Dunkirk: The Movie and the Town Is There a Connection? By Dick Myers Editor
The name “Dunkirk: is emblazoned on movie marquees all over the world. The hit movie of course is about the WW II Battle in 1940 in the French town of the same name. But what, if any, is the connection to the town center and post office in Calvert County, also with the same name. To answer the question, we went to the President of the Calvert County Historical Society Chris Banks, who in turn referred the County Times to her go-to history person, Leila Boyer, director of the organization. The story of Dunkirk, MD, according to Boyer, takes us back to 1842, and the post office called Smithville. Postmaster Charles H. Johnson, of the little post office tucked inside a general store, was concerned that his post office was being confused with several of the same name on the Eastern Shore. It is not clear whether it was the postmaster or someone else who came up with the new name of Dunkirk. What is certain is that the name came from on old land grant in the area, issued to William Groom in 1670.
Groom had land holdings also in St. Mary’s County and didn’t live long at Dunkirk. It is not known if there was a manor house of the same name, but if so its location is long lost in history. Dunkirk was located near what is now the Anne Arundel-Calvert County line, Boyer said. That line in early Maryland history remained fluid until officially surveyed. It was 200 acres and surrounded by plantations owed by Harris Cox, Pal Busey and others. According to Boyer, the post office officially changed names on July 9, 1842. A new post office was built in the 1970’s and Boyer believes the original building in which the post office was located is no longer standing. So, then, is there any connection between the name given to the 200 acres in Calvert County and the French town that was the site of the famous battle and now the blockbuster movie? The answer to that is somewhat unknown. But perhaps some conclusions can be drawn from the fact that Groom was an Englishman, as were most of the settlers in Southern Maryland. There is a village in County Kent, England called Dunkirk. According to Wikipedia, the online encyclopedia, “The origin of the village’s name is still not very
clear, but it is understood to come from a house called ‘Dunkirk’ lived in by a Fleming from Dunkirk on the border between France and Belgium.” The English Dunkirk’s main historical claim to fame is ironically also a battle. In 1838, just four years before the naming of the Dunkirk, MD post office. Wikipedia says Dunkirk was, “the scene of the last armed rising on British soil, the Battle of Bossenden Wood to the north of the village.” If the village in England was named after the town in France, which was founded in the late 10 th century and whose name is a contraction of Flemish words meaning “church in the dunes,” and if the estate in Maryland was named after the village in England and the post office in Maryland was named after the estate, then there’s the connection. So, residents of Dunkirk, MD, when you go to the movie you can bring a little civic pride with you along with your price of admission and your popcorn. dickmyers@countytimes.net
It’s Never Too Late to Start
CSM Facilities, Trainers, Classes Assist Senior Fitness
CSM Fitness Trainer Aaron Smith, left, checks Charlotte Weirich on her lifting technique at the La Plata Campus fitness center, as CSM Fitness Coordinator Jane Pomponio observes from behind.
Charlotte Weirich of Charles County began her retirement in 2014 with big expectations — volunteering, travel and plenty of social engagements were all on her to-do list. `However, a variety of health concerns came to light that changed some of those plans, including cholesterol and bone density issues. `“All of this was such a shock,” Weirich said. She had been physically fit in the 1970s, she said, a time when she really worked on her fitness. Even though in recent years she seemed to be healthy and was at a good weight, her work had required hours and hours of sitting at a desk, and she found she didn’t have the energy or inclination to exercise. “Life overcame me,” Weirich said. ``It was time for Weirich to start reinvesting in her physical health. “After several check-ups with various medical specialists, I reached the conclusion that I needed an active exercise program on a
weekly basis,” she said. Weirich turned to the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) for help. “I went to the CSM Fitness Center and received a general overview,” Weirich said. A fitness assessment is a great tool to assist in creating a balanced, effective fitness program, according to CSM Fitness Coordinator Jane Pomponio, who met with Weirich during her initial visit and encouraged Weirich to pursue her fitness goals. CSM staff assesses cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength and endurance, body composition and flexibility. Weirich received a computer printout of her results and a personalized exercise program. “I went to the CSM Fitness Center and received a general overview,” Weirich said. A fitness assessment is a great tool to assist in creating a balanced, effective fitness program, according to Jane Pomponio, who met with Weirich during her initial visit and encouraged Weirich to pursue her fitness goals. CSM staff as-
sesses cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength and endurance, body composition and flexibility. Weirich received a computer printout of her results and a personalized exercise program. CSM is an excellent community resource for the facilities and training expertise that Weirich sought, Pomponio explained, describing the pools at the La Plata and Leonardtown campuses being available for swimming laps or jointfriendly aquatics classes as well as fitness centers at La Plata, Leonardtown and Prince Frederick campuses which feature cardio equipment, machines and free weights. Fitness studios, exercise rooms and a variety of classroom spaces are available for aerobics and other fitness activities including Zumba, tai chi, yoga and more. In addition, all three facilities have specialized fitness assessment rooms for individualized consultations and fitness analyses. And every fitness center has helpful staff ready to answer questions and assist. “I decided to go for it and registered for the personal physical training program,” Weirich said. “I was quite embarrassed to start with such poor physical fitness skills. That feeling changed when I was assigned to Fitness Trainer Aaron Smith, who demonstrated a tremendous amount of understanding in working with me from the start. I was in very poor shape, so Aaron began with the basics. He demonstrated tremendous knowledge about the exercises on which I needed to focus. He also forced me to be goal-oriented.” “She’s very involved in the community. She wants to keep going,” Pomponio said. `For the next two years, Weirich met two or three times a week with Smith at the fitness center on the La Plata Campus. Smith has incorporated both weight training and cardio workouts along with plenty of humor to help get Weirich’s health back on track. “Miraculously, he did not lose patience with me; in fact, I always joke that he has the patience of a saint when
working with this little old senior citizen,” Weirich said. Smith included work on the elliptical machine as part of Weirich’s training because it is particularly helpful and safe for someone with bone issues like Weirich, he said. “This can be a difficult process,” Smith conceded. But he noted that if people stick to a program they can truly recreate their health. “She is doing great. It’s really helping her.” Pomponio said. “She had to make this a priority, and she did it.” Weirich reports that her bone density has improved. She lost 20 pounds. “I am much more energetic. I find I am much more alert,” she said. She noted that in addition to exercise, an improved diet and meditation have helped her get her health back on track. “I plan to continue participating in the personal training program at the CSM Fitness Center as long as I am upright,” she said, thanking the CSM staff for “the knowledge, skill and perseverance to work with me.” CSM also offers a variety of fitness classes that would be appropriate to someone just starting a new fitness program. For instance, the Strength and Functional Conditioning Class is appropriate for most, even those who even those who have been released by their doctor from physical therapy, Pomponio said. “We want them to have quality of life. As we’re living longer, we want quality of life. It’s never too late to start. That’s the biggest message. I’ve seen such fabulous results,” Pomponio said. “We have great pools. Beautiful facilities. It’s such a comfortable atmosphere here. We try to make everyone here part of the family.” For information personal fitness programs and facilities at CSM, visit the college’s wellness, fitness and aquatics information at csmd.edu/go/fit . Press Release from CSM
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Friday, August 11
Fireman’s Carnival Old Middle School Grounds Rt. 2/4 & Dares Beach Rd.—across from Safeway 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM The Prince Frederick Vol. Fire Dept.’s Annual Carnival with fun, food, games & rides for the family. Featuring Nick’s Italian Sausages, burgers, fries, funnel cakes and much more. Pick up your discount coupons at many local businesses or call 410-535-9875 for more info. Acoustic Music at the American Legion American Legion Post 3330 Chesapeake Beach Road, E. 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM For your listening pleasure, join us in the Lower Level Lounge to hear acoustic music by Ross Crampton. With the compliments of the American Legion Stallings Williams Post. Public welcome. For more information, call 410-257-9878. www.ALPost206.org. The 12th Annual Kids Playwriting Festival Boys and Girls Club 9021 Dayton Avenue, North Beach, MD 20714 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Six original winning short plays written and performed by the youth of Maryland ages 6-18. Each play was judged by a panel of professional writers and actors. Please join us and see how talented these kids are! The production runs for two consecutive weekends starting Thursday March 30th through April 9th. Tickets or additional information is available at twinbeachplayers.org. All Tickets $7.
Saturday, August 12 Solomons Island Kite Day Field across from the Calvert Marine Museum 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Annual event celebrated with Wings Over Washington Kite Club in the field across from the museum. Bring your own kite or make one at the museum. Kite kits on sale for $5 each, cash only. FREE event; open to the public. Admission applies for CMM visitation. Fireman’s Carnival Old Middle School Grounds Rt. 2/4 & Dares Beach Rd.—across from Safeway 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM The Prince Frederick Vol. Fire Dept.’s Annual Carnival—join us for our last night with fun, food, games & rides for the family. Featuring Nick’s Italian Sausages, burgers, fries, funnel cakes and much more. Pick up your discount coupons at many local businesses or call 410-5359875 for more info. The 12th Annual Kids Playwriting Festival Boys and Girls Club 9021 Dayton Avenue, North Beach, MD 20714 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Six original winning short plays written and performed by the youth of Maryland ages 6-18. Each play was judged by a
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panel of professional writers and actors. Please join us and see how talented these kids are! The production runs for two consecutive weekends starting Thursday March 30th through April 9th. Tickets or additional information is available at twinbeachplayers.org. All Tickets $7.
Sunday, August 13 Full STEAM Ahead Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Preschool children and their caretakers are invited to visit the artLAB at Annmarie for hands-on investigations and challenges. Each session will help children explore, observe, ask questions, and make predictions about the world around them as they create and play! We’ll investigate concepts in STEAM—science, technology, engineering, art, and math. Perfect for toddlers and preschoolers. Free admission; no registration required, just drop in! Calvert Artists’ Guild August Potluck Meeting Solomons Asbury Clubhouse 11100 Asbury Circle, Solomons, MD 20688 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM We will have a brief business meeting and then join Mary Blumberg for a talk and presentation on “Wax Method Watercolors”. Artists and guests will see signs at Asbury directing all to the parking area. All pot-luck contributions are welcome to be shared by all attending. Free to the public. For additional information, please contact the following persons: Jan Barr 443-404-5746 fujibarr@comcast.net or Gerry Wood 301-863-9663 gbwood2@ verizon.net. Dee of St. Mary’s Public Sail Calvert Marine Museum 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM Enjoy a 2-hour public sail aboard the Dee of St. Mary’s leaving from the museum dock. Fee is $25 for ages 13 and up, $15 for children 5 to 12 years. No children under 5 please. To register, call 410-326-2042, ext. 41, or email mccormmj@co.cal.md.us. The 12th Annual Kids Playwriting Festival Boys and Girls Club 9021 Dayton Avenue, North Beach, MD 20714 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Six original winning short plays written and performed by the youth of Maryland ages 6-18. Each play was judged by a panel of professional writers and actors. Please join us and see how talented these kids are! The production runs for two consecutive weekends starting Thursday March 30th through April 9th. Tickets or additional information is available at twinbeachplayers.org. All Tickets $7.
Tuesday, August 15
Lively Landscapes and Skies: A Watercolor Workshop Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center, Solomons, Maryland 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM Liven up your watercolor paintings! Learn to work with vibrant color and value to create beautiful paintings. Lots of step by
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step instruction from instructor, Nancy Thompson. Great for beginners but all levels welcome! Call 410-326-4640 for more information or visit www.annmariegarden.org to register. Middleham Chapel Open to the Community Middleham and St. Peter’s Parish 10210 H G Trueman Rd, Lusby, MD 20657 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Middleham Chapel will be open to the community for Individual Quiet Prayer, Reflection or Meditation. (1st and 3rd Tuesdays of every month)
Wednesday, August 16 Lively Landscapes and Skies: A Watercolor Workshop Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center, Solomons, Maryland
10:00 AM - 3:30 PM Liven up your watercolor paintings! Learn to work with vibrant color and value to create beautiful paintings. Lots of step by step instruction from instructor, Nancy Thompson. Great for beginners but all levels welcome! Call 410-326-4640 for more information or visit www.annmariegarden.org to register. Supper, Prayer, & Fellowship 8912 Chesapeake Avenue, North Beach MD 20714 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM The Wednesday Youth Bible Study Group of the Union Church in North Beach will serve a complimentary supper prior to regular prayer and fellowship. All are cordially invited for a fun time. The Church is located next to the Town Hall at 8912 Chesapeake Avenue. Questions may be directed to (410)257-3555.
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Centers Closing Early
Calvert Pines, North Beach, and Southern Pines Senior Centers will close early, Wednesday, August 16 at 12:30 p.m. for staff training. Lunch will be served at 11 a.m. Meals on Wheels will be delivered.
Crab Feast 2017
Join your friends for this year’s Crab Feast to be held at each senior center, Wednesday, August 30, 12:30 p.m. Fee: $21. Choose one of the following: 6 steamed crabs, crab cake sandwich, or soft-shell crab sandwich. You can also choose two of the following: salad or coleslaw and corn on cob or green beans. Soft drinks and iced tea will also be provided. Call your local senior center to register by August 18: Calvert Pines 410-535-4606; North Beach 410-257-2549; Southern Pines 410-586-2748.
Trip
Take a trip to the historic Mt. Vernon Cultural District in Baltimore, MD for Beautiful Baltimore Revisited, Wednesday, October 18. Fee: $71 per person (includes transportation, admissions, buffet lunch and tour). Enjoy touring the Washington Monument and the Peabody Music Conservatory. Have lunch at the Garrett-Jacobs Mansion, then take a short ride to the elegant Evergreen House. NOTE: comfortable shoes and “business dress” are required for lunch.
Calvert Pines Senior Center (CPSC)
Co-Ed Fitness, Bone Density Train-
ing, and Gentle Yoga on Your Own classes will return in September. Watch for more information on dates and times in upcoming news articles. Enjoy this month’s Dinner and a Movie with a chicken dinner followed by the award-winning movie, La La Land, Thursday, August 17, 5 p.m. Fee: $7. Registration deadline: August 16. Rejoice through performances by local church choirs at this year’s Gospelfest, Friday, August 18, 12:30 p.m. If you would like to enjoy lunch at noon before the program, reservations are required by August 17.
North Beach Senior Center (NBSC)
Get A Whole Brain Workout, Tuesday, August 15, 10:30 a.m. with fun games. This month’s Live with NBSC Talk Show will feature How to Clean Your Kitchen in 10 Easy Steps, Thursday, August 17, 10:30 a.m.
Southern Pines Senior Center (SPSC)
Ask the Expert Nurse will be at the center, Tuesday, August 15, 10 a.m. to take blood pressures and assist you with any of your health questions. The next Creative Writing class will be held, Tuesday, August 15, 11 a.m. Bring your grandchildren to the Intergenerational Ice Cream Day and Magic Show, Thursday, August 17, 1 p.m. Pre-registration required.
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Events Friday, August 11 On Pins & Needles 1:00-4:00pm Bring your quilting, needlework, knitting, crocheting, or other project for an afternoon of conversation and shared creativity. Calvert Library Prince Frederick.
Saturday, August 12 Poets’ Circle 9:00-11:00am Beginner or big-time, confident or compulsive, stuck or star-lit! All are welcome. Expect a friendly session of discussion, editing and support. Bring 5 copies of what you want to work on or just yourself. Please register. Calvert Library Prince Frederick. Learn Mahjongg 1:00-3:00pm Want to learn Mahjongg? Games are a great way to keep your brain sharp while having fun! Join us! No registration. Calvert Library Southern Branch. Construction Zone 2:00-4:00pm Bring your family to explore the Library’s building sets. It’s come and go constructive time in the storytime room as we bring out the library’s collection of Legos, Keva Planks, Lincoln Logs, Blocks, Magformers and more. No registration. Calvert Library Prince Frederick.
Monday, August 14 Monday Morning Fun 10:00-11:00am Join us at 10 am for dancing, stories, movies and fun. Calvert Library Prince Frederick. Books & Toys 10:00-11:00am The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin . Moms, parents, caregivers and your tots! Book club for moms, playtime for kids! No registration. Calvert Library Southern Branch.
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Green Crafting 2:00-5:00pm Green crafters will meet on Mondays to make crafts out of material that would typically be thrown away. Crocheting, needlework, and simple tying will be used. Teens welcome. Calvert Library Southern Branch.
Tuesday, August 15 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. Tweens: Giant Game Night 6:30-8:00pm Tweens entering grades 5-7, grab your friends and join us for a night of giant fun with giant Jenga, giant Yahtzee, and more! Please register. Calvert Library Prince Frederick. Book Discussion 7:00-8:30pm Talk about Alexander Hamilton - the man, the musical named after him! Alexander Hamilton by Ron Cherow was the inspiration for the award winning Broadway show. Read any book about Hamilton and listen to the show if you get the opportunity! If not, we will do both! Calvert Library Prince Frederick.
Wednesday, August 16 Summer Storytime (North Beach Volunteer Fire Department) 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. This week’s storytime will be at the North Beach Volunteer Fire Department (8536 Bayside Road). Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch.
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Thursday, August 17
Interview Skills Workshop 1:00-3:00pm Participants will learn professional techniques and the importance of interviewing. This workshop will teach you best practices to enhance your interviewing skills by providing insight on dress attire, appropriate attitude, and professional etiquette. Please register. Calvert Library Prince Frederick.
On Pins & Needles 2:00-4:00pm Bring your quilting, needlework, knitting, crocheting or other project for an afternoon of conversation and shared creativity. No registration. Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch.
Make, Play, Learn 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.
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 Fairview Branch.
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 Southern Branch.
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 Prince Frederick.
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.
MakePLayLearn 2:30-3:30pm 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 Twin Beaches Branch.
MD Workforce Exchange Job Search Workshop 6:30-8:30pm Participants will learn how to navigate the Maryland Workforce Exchange (MWE) system to conduct an effective job search. We will cover job search utilizing additional career sites to enhance your employability. We will also provide tips on how to complete an online application. We will review position descriptions and utilize ONET online resource center to enhance your résumé and application content. If you have a laptop, please bring it. Please register. Calvert Library Prince Frederick.
T.A.C.O.S 5:00-6:00pm T.A.C.O.S. (Teen Advisory Council of Students!) meeting! For teens 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. Teen Movie Night! 6:30-8:30pm Come hang out for movie night - popcorn and fun times included! Calvert Library Prince Frederick.
Meet the Artist: Gail Chenevey 7:00-8:00pm Join us at Twin Beaches Library for an hour of art with a unique artist. Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch.
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FLAGSHIP CINEMAS Prince Frederick, MD
Annabelle: Creation (R) • 1 hr 49 min Synopsis: A nun and six orphans become the target of a former toy maker’s possessed doll.
The Emoji Movie (PG) • 1 hr 26 min Synopsis: Three emojis embark on an epic adventure through a smartphone to save their world from deletion.
The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature Synopsis: The evil mayor of Oakton has decided to bulldoze Liberty Park and build a dangerous amusement park in its place. Surly and his ragtag group of animal friends band together to save their home, defeat the mayor, and take back the park.
Dunkirk (2017) (PG-13) • 1 hr 47 min Synopsis: Miraculous evacuation of Allied soldiers from Belgium, Britain and France, who were cut off and surrounded by the German army from the beaches and harbor of Dunkirk, France, between May 27- June 04, 1940, during Battle of France in World War II.
The Dark Tower (PG-13) • 1 hr 35 min Synopsis: Gunslinger Roland Deschain roams an Old West-like landscape in search of a dark tower, in the hopes that reaching it will preserve his dying world.
Spider-Man: Homecoming (PG-13) • 2 hr 13 min Synopsis: A young Peter Parker/ Spider-Man (Tom Holland), who made his sensational debut in Captain America: Civil War, begins to navigate his newfound identity as the web-slinging superhero in SpiderMan: Homecoming.
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Thursday, Aug 10 Taboo Anglers Seafood Bar & Solomons 6:00 - 9:00 PM www.anglers-seafood.com
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Shadowbox: Provincial Rednecks The Ruddy Duck Brewery, Solomons 7:30 PM www.ruddyduckbrewery.com Josh Airhart Tequila Grill & Cantina, Charlotte Hall 7:00 - 10:00 PM Join us for happy hour and acoustic music! Ladies Night Anthony’s Bar & Grill, Dunkirk 7:00 PM www.anthonysdunkirk.com
Friday, Aug 11 Still Standing The Ruddy Duck Brewery, Solomons 7:30 - 11:00 PM www.ruddyduckbrewery.com Scarlet Plus Entertainment Brass Rail Sports 8:00 PM- Midnight Karaoke & DJ all evening! Fun People, Cold Beverages, And lots of FUN! Karaoke Anglers Seafood Bar & Solomons 9:00 PM - 1:00 AM www.anglers-seafood.com
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Saturday, Aug 12 Lizzie Deere Morris Point, Abell 6:00 PM www.morris-point.com
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Hot Dance Night - Scarlet Plus Entertainment Brass Rail Sports 8:00 PM- Midnight Karaoke & DJ all evening! Fun People, Cold Beverages, And lots of FUN! Cowboy Crossing Anglers Seafood Bar & Solomons 8:00 PM - 12:00 AM www.anglers-seafood.com
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“Trip to Mars” Show Anthony’s Bar & Grill, Dunkirk 9:00 PM www.anthonysdunkirk.com
Tuesday, Aug 15 Ben Connelly Anglers Seafood Bar & Solomons 6:00 - 9:00 PM www.anglers-seafood.com
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Wednesday, Aug 16 Wild Card Trivia Anglers Seafood Bar & Solomons 7:00 - 9:00 PM www.anglers-seafood.com
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Thursday, Aug 17 Phillip Parsons Anglers Seafood Bar & Solomons 7:00 - 11:00 PM www.anglers-seafood.com
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John Luskey Tequila Grill & Cantina, Charlotte Hall 7:00 - 10:00 PM Join us for happy hour and acoustic music! Ryan Forrester Band The Ruddy Duck Brewery, Solomons 7:30 PM www.ruddyduckbrewery.com
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WORD SCR AMBLE Rearrange the letters to spell something pertaining to the Traffic
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1. Sexual cells of fungi 5. Communication device 10. Consumers 12. Kindness 14. Argentina’s capital 16. Spanish be 18. Ad __: done for a specific purpose 19. Fiddler crabs 20. Type of wrap 22. Picnic invader 23. Hammer ends 25. One-time Roman emperor 26. Pounds per square inch 27. Not pleased 28. Father’s Day gift 30. Wildebeests 31. Algerian coastal city 33. Thoroughfare 35. More lucid 37. “All __ on deck” 38. Singel-celled animals 40. Iron-containing compound 41. Where golfers begin 42. One who is gullible 44. Type of tree 45. Popular form of music 48. Makes a mistake
50. Recorded 52. Basics 53. Facilitates 55. Where a bachelor lives 56. Ink 57. Bibliographical abbreviation 58. Furnishes anew 63. Popular James Cameron film 65. With many branches 66. Flat pieces of stone 67. Sixth month of the Hebrew calendar
CLUES DOWN 1. Had a meal 2. Monetary unit 3. Civil restraint order 4. Distributed 5. Pliable 6. Not him 7. Singles 8. First month of the Assyrian calendar 9. And (Latin) 10. Ingersoll and MossBacharach are two 11. Ones who accept bids 13. Pined for
15. A team’s best pitcher 17. Noses 18. Lansdale characters __ and Leonard 21. Replaces lost tissue 23. Peter’s last name 24. Female sibling 27. Kate and Rooney are two 29. Flammable, colorless liquid 32. Confederate soldier 34. Popular Dodge truck 35. A cotton fabric with a satiny finish 36. __ Hess, oil company 39. Stopped standing 40. Concealed 43. Documents 44. Man’s hat 46. Degrade 47. Amount in each hundred (abbr.) 49. Stage in ecological succession 51. Political action committee 54. Invertebrate structure 59. Touch lightly 60. Excellent! 61. Doctors’ group 62. Hill 64. Against
Word Scramble: PAINTER
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