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Neighbors Oppose Home Gun Business Appeals Board Approves Request By Dick Myers Editor Gun control is a contentious national issue. The battle between Second Amendment rights advocates and the community’s fear of guns in their midst was dramatically played out recently in Calvert County. The occasion was a Sept. 7 hearing before the Calvert County Board of Appeals. And the board came down squarely in the Second Amendment’s corner. One board member called it “a benign request.” State law prohibits anyone from directly receiving a mail order (or by internet) gun purchase. Instead, the order must be received by a licensed transfer agent, who holds the weapon for the required seven-day waiting period, processes the purchase to ensure that the buyer is properly licensed, and then hands over the weapon for a fee. Barry Wood, Jr. wants to be such an agent and he is proposing to do business in his home on Old Adelina Road in Prince Frederick. Since the purchasers would have to come to his home to pick up their gun, he is required to secure a Special Exception from the appeals board for a home occupation. A half-dozen residents on the narrow country road in a rural section of Prince Frederick testified against the request. For one thing, they were concerned about adding traffic onto their road. Old is the operative word for their road. Although it is paved there is often barely enough width for two vehicles to pass, and if wide delivery trucks traverse the road, cars have to pull off into driveways to let them pass, residents testified. Board administrator Roxanna Whitt told the three board members that the road was indeed old, but it was a public road. Board member Susan Hance-Wells seemed to share concerns about the road, but ultimately admitted that she was not knowledgeable enough to make an assessment of whether the road could handle more traffic. Wood insisted that his business would be small. He said he would have no more than four customers per month and each would take no more than 15-20 minutes. He said he would not display or sell guns or ammunition. “I have no intention of having a room full of guns,” he said. The guns being held for transfer would be kept in a safe. He would operate the business as a sideline after his day job with Calvert County Government. He said he has been a licensed water and sewer operator for 27 years. He said after he retires he would eventually like to have a gun store. “I enjoy guns. I shoot guns. My kids do it. It’s what we do,” Wood told the board.
But it was the existence of guns and a gun business in their neighborhood that raised the concern of the Old Adelia Road residents who spoke. At one point, Wood contended that there were 800 licensed firearms transfer agents in Calvert County, a number that was questioned by the residents. But Rhonda Thomas said if that number is true, “Why do we need any more?” The board members were questioned as to whether they had any police affiliation or were related to Wood. Board Chairman Daniel Baker said he was a retired Maryland State Police officer. Board member John Ward said he served in the Army and received gun training there and that he was also a hunter. All said they were not related to the applicant. Later Thomas testified that the proposal didn’t fit the county’s comprehensive plan and more properly belonged in a commercial center. She said Wood’s prediction of four customers a month may not be realistic. “You would hope your business would grow,” she said. Of the Old Adelina Road area, Thomas said, “It historically has been a drug infested area because it is so secluded.” She said the area has been cleaned up but its seclusion is still a temptation for drug dealers. If they come in to pick up guns, “They may see it’s secluded and come back,” she said. “Because of what’s going on in the world today with guns, it seems like you are putting us in a position (of having) to defend ourselves,” resident Tammie Owens told the board. Ann Taylor, a retired teacher, said after picking up their guns, Wood’s customers may decide to load them and try them out in their neighborhood. Taylor also testified about the quality of the road, noting that there are two other businesses along the road that add to the danger. “One (more) car would add to the congestion,” she said. Wood said he also has lived on the road for 50years, “I rode a bike on it as a kid.” Petitions were presented to the board in support and in opposition to the proposal. After the testimony closed, Ward said, “This is a very benign situation he is proposing.” He said he has never seen Old Adelina Road but said that the residents of the road already must contend with other delivery trucks, such as UPS. Ward made the motion to approve the request. Hance-Wells said she had reservations about the road but not the proposal and supported the unanimous decision. dickmyers@countytimes.net
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Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh today issued the following statement regarding the Equifax data breach, affecting approximately 143 million Americans. “This data breach is one of the most alarming we’ve seen. The number of Americans impacted is enormous. I am deeply concerned that Equifax seems to be charging victims for services to identify and protect themselves from damages relating to the breach. It would compound the outrage if Equifax was profiting from its failure to maintain safely all of the data in its charge. “My office has reached out to Equifax and is seeking answers to understand the circumstances that led to the breach. Equifax must disclose the reasons for the apparent delay between the breach and the company’s public announcement, what protections the company had in place at the time of the breach, and why it appears to be attempting to profit from its own negligence. We will be closely monitoring the company’s response to ensure that Maryland consumers are protected. I urge consumers to take proactive and necessary steps to prevent any misuse of their information, while my office continues to investigate this massive data breach.” On September 7, 2017, Equifax publicized that the company experienced a data breach. According to the company, the breach lasted from mid-May through July of 2017. The data breach exposed full names, Social Security Numbers, birth dates, addresses, and driver’s license numbers. For another 209,000 consumers, it also included credit card information. The Equifax data breach puts consumers at risk for new account fraud, since it exposes personal information necessary to open new accounts at any point in the future. This information can be used to take out loans, open new credit accounts and other illegal and potentially damaging actions. Attorney General Frosh encourages consumers to take the following steps: - Check your credit reports from all
three of the major credit reporting agencies: Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion. Reports can be obtained for FREE by visiting www.annualcreditreport.com. Unrecognizable accounts or activity could indicate identity theft. - Consider placing a credit freeze on your files. A credit freeze makes it harder for someone to open a new account in your name. Keep in mind that credit freezes must be obtained from each of the credit reporting agencies, and cost $5 from each credit agency. A credit freeze won’t prevent a thief from making charges to your existing accounts, such as debit and credit cards. Parents or guardians of minor children may also place a credit freeze on behalf of their child. For more information on how to obtain a credit freeze, please visit http://www.marylandattorneygeneral. gov/Pages/IdentityTheft/freezing.aspx - Monitor your existing credit card and bank accounts closely for changes you do not recognize. Visit www.identitytheft. gov/databreach to learn more. Equifax appears to be offering consumers one year of free credit monitoring. However, Attorney General Frosh is still analyzing the terms attached to that offer, and cannot yet endorse consumers exercising this option. Consumers who go this route should be careful not to accidentally sign up for Equifax’s paid service. If you are asked to enter your full Social Security Number, do not proceed. Their free offer only asks for your last name and the last 6 digits of your Social Security Number. The Office of the Attorney General recommends that consumers review their account statements, online accounts, and credit files regularly for suspicious activity. If consumers feel they have been harmed and want to file a complaint, please call our Identity Theft Unit at 1-888-743-0023, or visit our website at www.marylandattorneygeneral.gov.
After years of studying dolphins and their movements, Helen Bailey, a scientist at the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science’s Chesapeake Biological Laboratory, wanted to take her research to a new level. She had anecdotal evidence that dolphins were visiting Chesapeake Bay in the summer months, but little information about why they were there, and even less knowledge about when and where. Earlier this summer, she oversaw the launch of a web-based application to kick-off Chesapeake DolphinWatch, a citizen science-
driven project aimed at helping her find some answers. The app, which is free to use, invites the general public to report dolphins they see in the Bay by touching the location on a map. Within the first month of the launch, more than 1,300 users registered to use the Chesapeake DolphinWatch app and reported roughly 700 sightings. Bailey and her team are working to individually verify each sighting.
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Optimists Hold Inaugural Teacher Appreciation Dinner
The awardees line up for a group photo.
By Dick Myers Editor The Optimist Clubs of Calvert-Prince Frederick and Solomons held their first Teacher Appreciation Dinner Sept. 11 at the Tom Wisner Hall at
Kings Landing Park in Huntingtown. The clubs hope it will be an annual event, according to Calvert-Prince Frederick Optimist Club President Bob Young. The dinner recognized the teachers of the year from each of the county’ public schools. It concluded Teacher Appreciation Week as proclaimed by the Calvert County Board of County Commissioners. Optimists bill themselves as “Friends of Youth” in recognition of their many programs geared toward young people. The local clubs give annual scholarships and sponsor activities such as a fishing derby. Young said the ceremony was a recognition of the start of the new school year and “the work that you do.” He added, “As friends of youth we value and appreciate the work you do.” Young has experience in what he says. He taught for 33 years and then was a mentor to high school teachers for five years. His term as president ends
on October 1 when Jack Brown will take over. The Calvert-Prince Frederick Optimist Club’s big annual fundraiser is the Christmas tree sale at Safeway in Prince Frederick. Awards, including a cash prize, were handed out by Brown and Ken Humphries, representing the Solomons Optimist Club. Honorees were: Kelli Short of Barstow E.S., Melanie Jester of Beach E.A. Amanda Merillat of Calvert E.S. Kathleen Barley of Dowell E.S., Tina Maslow of Huntington E.S., Janice Wilson of Mt. Harmony E.S., Maria Van der Vossen of Mutual E.S., John Taylor, III of Patuxent Appeal Elementary Campus, Patricia Tipton of Plum Point E.S., Leslie Thorne of St. Leonard E.S., Tracey McCulley of Sunderland E.S., Kelly Raby of Windy Hill E.S., Joseph Galarza of Calvert Country School, Amanda Tyndall of Calvert M.S., Susan Knott of Mill Creek M.S., Margaret Connell of Northern M.S., Wendy Bowen of Plum Point M.S., Staretta Benjamin of Southern M.S., Theresa Thole of Windy Hill M.S., Alessia O’Dell of Career & Technology Academy, Kristen Radcliff of Calvert H.S., Daniel Boyer of Huntingtown H.S., Michelle O’Donnell of Northern H.S. and Lynn Powell of Patuxent H.S. Raby is the reigning Calvert County Teacher of the Year. Catering for the event was by Maryland Country Caterers. dickmyers@countytimes.net
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Concerns Raised for TDR Program By Dick Myers Editor Calvert County is considered a pioneer in the Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) program aimed at preserving agricultural land and the county’s rural character. But some commentators lately have indicated a belief that the program may be getting long in the tooth. The program has slowed considerably because of the slowdown in residential development from the recession and its lingering effects. Calvert also has a unique Purchase and Retirement (PAR) Fund in which land owners who have signed up for the TDR program can have the county buy their development rights instead of a developer. The county has $2.7 million set aside for PAR purchases this year. The issue came up again at the Calvert County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) Sept.12 meeting. The current per acre price for a PAR is $3,750. The county’s Agriculture Preservation Advisory Board (APAB) recommended raising the purchase price to $4,000. The reasoning: the low number of PAR applicants last year. According to a memo to the BOCC, the “APAB recommends increasing the amount per TDR to appeal to more APD (Agricultural Preservation District) owners.” Commissioner Steve Weems disagreed and made a motion to continue to hold the price at $3,750 but allow
landowners to seek purchase and retirement of a total of ten development rights instead of the current five. “The market is pretty flat and I don’ see anything going up or down,” he said. Commissioner Pat Nutter said people opted into the TRR program because they thought there would be a market. “Everything else has gone up and I think TDRs have to go up,” he said. Commissioner Vice President Evan Slaughenhoupt, Jr. said perhaps now was the tine for the county to consider issuing bonds to buy out those holding TDRs. He said once started government programs perpetuate themselves. “Sometimes you need to close a program out.” Commissioner President Tom Hejl said the market for developer purchases of TDRs may be drying up because land owners won’t sell because of the price set by the PAR program. Commissioner Mike Hart wasn’t so sure how to vote and asked for staff to provide more information. Director of Planning and Zoning Mark Wills said his office would do just that, including determining the demand for TDRs. He observed there was a current newspaper ad offering to buy TDRs for $2,200 an acre. Weems’ motion included a deadline for submitting this year’s PAR requests of December 1. That motion passed with Nutter and Hart opposing it. dickmyers@countytimes.net
County to Update Comprehensive Plan Move Will Rectify Tier Maps Problem By Dick Myers Editor The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) has agreed that the county comprehensive plan needs an immediate update. The BOCC at its Sept. 12 meeting agreed with the planning commission that the plan needs fixing to accommodate the county’s tier maps. Major subdivisions in areas of Calvert County without central water and sewer service are prohibited until the problem is fixed. The BOCC thought they had corrected the problem several months ago. It now appears they were wrong. Deputy County Attorney John Mattingly explained the problem to the planning commission at their Aug. 16 meeting. He said that the state law called the Sustainable Growth and Agricultural Protection Act of 2012 created a tier system. Counties were required to divide their land into four tiers: - Tier I: Areas currently served by sewer - Tier II: Future Growth Areas planned for sewer
- Tier III: Large Lot Development and “Rural Villages” on septic systems - Tier IV: Preservation and Conservation Areas. No Major subdivisions on septics. Mattingly explained that the law required that the tiers be established and incorporated into the county’s comprehensive plan by 2016. It was the final point that was missed by the BOCC. Mattingly offered two options to the planning commission: wait for the comprehensive plan update, which could take more than a year; or proceed with updating the plan now to include the tier maps, which could take about three months. The planners decided the problem needs immediate attention and the BOCC agreed. A public hearing will be scheduled in November after a 60-day waiting period for state comment, according to Deputy Director of zoning Mary Beth Cook. dickmyers@countytines.net
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Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Crime Report
During the week of August 28–September 3, deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1, 103 calls for service throughout the community. Burglary: 17-45984 On August 28, 2017 Deputy Holt responded to the 800 block of Golden West Way, Lusby for a burglary report. The victim stated someone broke into their shed and stole various Harley Davidson motorcycle parts, an Echo backpack blower, an Echo 18 inch chainsaw, Dewalt tool set, Craftsman tool set, miscellaneous hand tools, Geissele trigger and a scope. The value of the stolen items was $7,330. The victim also stated that damage was done to their Harley Davidson motorcycle. Estimated damage is $600 Burglary/Theft: 17-46443 On August 31, 2017 Deputy Hardesty responded to Pale Face Ct. Lusby, for a burglary complaint. The victim stated the front door handle had been broken by a hammer. No items were taken from inside the residence. It was discovered that the Air Conditioning unit was stolen from the outside of the residence. Total value is $500. Theft: 17-46278 On August 30, 2017 Deputy R. Shrawder responded to Senora Lane, Lusby for a theft complaint. The victim stated on August 30th at approximately 3:30 a.m. he noticed someone rummaging through his vehicle. It was later discovered that his gold I-phone 5 was missing. The value of the property is $300 Theft: 17-45883 On August 28, 2017 Deputy Migliaccio responded to Sheckells Lane, Huntingtown for a theft report. The victim stated one of his gray and white pit bull puppies was taken from the kennel overnight. The value of the property is $200 ARRESTS:
On August 30, 2017 Deputy Williamson responded to an auto accident at Southern Maryland Blvd. and Brickhouse Rd. Dunkirk, MD. While investigatMinor ing the accident a handgun was located in a vehicle. The suspect was identified as Melvin Minor (35) of Virginia. Mr. Minor was arrested and charged with the handgun violation. On August 31, 2017 Deputy Gott initiated a traffic stop on Rousby Hall Rd., Lusby. The driver of the vehicle was identified as Katina Jenkins (40) of Lexington Park, Jenkins Md. A prescription bottle was located inside the vehicle which contained various pills. Deputy Gott also located marijuana and paraphernalia. Jenkins was placed under arrest and charged with CDS possession not marijuana (oxy-
codone) and possession of paraphernalia. On August 31, 2017 Deputy R. Evans responded to St. Leonard Fastop in reference to a wanted subject. The subject was identified at Eric Butler (36) of Lusby, MD. While searching Mr. Butler narcotics were found. Mr. Butler was arrested and charged with CDS possession not marijuana (cocaine). On September 2, 2017 a lookout was broadcasted for a vehicle driving at a high rate of speed and reckless driving. Deputy Beisel located the vehicle with the assistance Toye of Deputy Yates. A traffic stop was conducted at Rt. 4 and Hallowing Point Rd. Prince Frederick, MD. The driver was identified as Robert Toye (64) of Leonardtown. A K9 scanned the vehicle and showed a positive alert for narcotics. A search of the vehicle was conducted. Mr. Toye was arrested and charged with CDS possession not marijuana (crack cocaine) and possession of paraphernalia. On September 2, 2017 Deputy Yates responded to the Walmart in Prince Frederick, MD for a theft complaint. The suspect fled on foot. Deputy Yates and Deputy Kreps canvassed the area locating the individual on Solomons Island Rd. in Prince Frederick. The suspect was identified as Rashaun Peebles (38) of Prince Frederick. Through the investigation it was determined several miscellaneous items had been stolen and were located. Mr. Peebles was arrested and charged with Theft less than $1,000. On September 3, 2017 Deputy Durner initiated a traffic stop at Solomons Island Rd and HG Trueman Rd. The suspects were identified as Thomas Lewis (46) of Crofton and Richard Rhodes (45) of Mechanicsville. Deputy Durner conducted field sobriety on the driver. Deputy Durner also located paraphernalia inside the vehicle. Both Lewis and Rhodes were arrested and charged with Possession of Paraphernalia. During the week of September 4 – September 10 – deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1, 380 calls for service throughout the community. Damaged Property: 17-47504 On September 3, 2017 Deputy Barger responded to Smithville Dr., Dunkirk for a report of damaged property. The victim stated a window screen on their front porch had been cut. Estimated damage: $45. Damaged Property: 17-47466 On September 6, 2017 Deputy D. Naughton responded to Lake Dr., Lusby for a report of damaged property call. The complainant advised a red older style truck was seen doing burnouts in the grass causing ruts. Estimated damage $500. Damaged Property: 17-47621 On September 7, 2017 Deputy Holt responded to Rimrock Ct., Lusby for a report of damaged property. The victim stated sometime between September 6th at
11:30pm and September 7th at 9:30am the windshield of their vehicle had been shattered. Estimated value $300. Damaged Property: 17-47614 On September 7, 2017 Deputy Holt responded to Forest Glen Road, Lusby for a report of damaged property. The victim stated sometime between September 6th at 11:59pm and September 7th at 8:10am the windshield of their vehicle had been shattered. Estimated value $300. Damaged Property: 17-47713 On September 7, 2017 Deputy Durner responded to Forest Glen Road, Lusby for a report of damaged property. The victim stated they woke up to find their windshield shattered on their vehicle. Estimated value $333. Damaged Property: 17-47823 On September 8, 2017 Deputy Clark responded to Delores Court, Chesapeake Beach for a report of damaged property. The victim stated that someone had broken off a decorative handicap sign from its base. Estimated value $500. Burglary: 17-47676 On September 7, 2017 Deputy Callison responded to Blackberry Lane, Prince Frederick for a reported burglary. Upon arrival the victim stated their back door was open, after a check of the residence nothing appeared to be stolen or damaged. Burglary: 17-47786 On September 8, 2017 Deputy Locke responded to 5th Street, Owings for the report of a burglary. Upon arrival the victim stated that his detached shed doors had been damaged by an unknown suspect. After speaking with the victim there was nothing missing from the detached shed. Burglary: 17-48051 On September 9, 2017 Deputy Gott responded to Santa Fe Trail, Lusby for the report of a burglary. Upon arrival the complainant stated someone pried on the shed door to break it open bypassing the lock. After speaking with the complainant there were no items removed from the shed. Theft: 17-47008 On September 4, 2017 Deputy Gott responded to Lisa Lane, Lusby for a theft report. The victim stated sometime between September 2nd and September 3rd several items had been stolen from his yard to include a red tractor supply floor jack and a red WEN 3500 generator. The value of the stolen property is $435. Theft: 17-47264 On September 5, 2017 Deputy Gott responded to San Angelo Drive, Lusby for a theft report. The complainant advised between August 30th and September 4th someone stole the Air Conditioning Unit along with the copper wires to the unit from outside the residence. The estimated value is $800. Theft: 17-47470 On September 6, 2017 Deputy Holt responded to Dasher Drive, Lusby for a theft report. Victim stated someone entered their unlocked vehicle and stole currency from within the vehicle. The value is $300. ARRESTS: On September 5, 2017 while the Calvert
County Detention Center was processing inmate Amber Stewart (26) of Callaway, MD it was discovered that she was in possession of paraphernalia. Deputy Hardesty Stewart was notified and Stewart was charged with possession of paraphernalia. On September 8, 2017 Deputy Migliaccio responded to a residence on 4th Street, North Beach for a report of a check welfare. Upon further investigation Deputy Migliaccio made contact with an individual identified as Matthew Hutchinson (27) of North Beach. Deputy Migliaccio located paraphernalia and narcotics within the residence. Mr. Hutchinson was arrested and charged with CDS possession not marijuana (heroin) and possession of paraphernalia. On September 8, 2017 Deputy Mohler conducted a traffic stop at Prince Frederick Blvd and West Dares Beach Rd, Prince Frederick. Deputy Mohler requested the driver to perform standardized field sobriety tests after speaking with him. Once the driver exited the vehicle Deputy Mohler observed paraphernalia. The driver of the vehicle was identified as James Johnson Jr. (28) of Mechanicsville. After a search of Mr. Johnson and the vehicle, Mr. Johnson was arrested and charged with CDS Administer Equipment Possession/ Distribute, CDS Possession not marijuana (crack cocaine) and Possession of paraphernalia. On September 9, 2017 Deputy Migliaccio responded to the Rod N Reel Marina West located on Gordon Stinnett Ave, Chesapeake Beach for a trespassing complaint. The complainant stated he located a boat that had been tampered with several nights in a row. Sergeant Shrawder responded with the complainant to conduct an initial investigation. It was discovered that Khaleel Thompson (19) of Lusby was sleeping on the boat. Mr. Thompson was arrested and charged with trespassing. On September 9, 2017 Deputy Williamson conducted a traffic stop at Cross Point Dr. and Wild Fire Lane, Owings. Deputy Williamson requested the driver perform standardized field sobriety tests. A K9 arrived on the scene and scanned the vehicle, showing a positive alert. Deputy Williamson searched the vehicle and located paraphernalia. Deputy Williamson transported the driver identified as Joshua Webb (37) of Owings to the Detention Center. While at the Detention Center a more thorough search was conducted and narcotics were located. Mr. Webb was charged with CDS Possession not marijuana (crack cocaine), possession of paraphernalia, Possession of Contraband in a place of Confinement and Possession or Receive CDS while confined. From CCSO
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Inspiring Community Dialogue Goal of Lecture Series
Dr. Christine Arnold-Lourie
Dr. Sheri Dean Parmelee
The faculty at the College of Southern Maryland is a group of highly educated experts, an intellectual resource. A new program starting this fall, the CSM Faculty Excellence Lecture Series: Provocations, is designed to better share that resource with the community. As this series launches, two lectures will be presented by CSM faculty each semester, with the first by a history professor on Sept. 15 and the second by a communication adjunct faculty member on Oct. 13. The lectures are free, but tickets are required and can be obtained at the CSM Box Office at bxoffc@csmd.edu. “The College of Southern Maryland has top-quality academic options, a focused vision and strong community ties, but it is the talented and dedicated faculty and staff that really make this an exceptional community college,” said CSM Vice President of Academic Affairs Dr. Eileen Abel. The idea of the lecture series originated
with Abel, who said it would be another way for CSM to highlight excellence and innovation in CSM’s faculty. “We want to make this a forum for people to engage in a variety of issues,” she said. “The lecture topics are meant to be in-depth. They’re meant to encourage people to think in a different way.” “The series is a way to highlight faculty who promote challenging, thought-provoking topics,” said Professor Richard Siciliano, who helped design the series, along with Dr. Stephen Johnson, chair of CSM’s Communication, Arts and Humanities Division. The first lecture in the Provocations inaugural season will be presented Sept. 15 by History Professor Dr. Christine Arnold-Lourie, who has been on the faculty as a full-time instructor since 1991. Arnold-Lourie’s lecture, “A Madman’s Deed, A Maniac’s Hand: Gender and Justice in Three Maryland Lynchings,” is a discussion of three cases during the time frame of 1886-1896 in which Arnold-Lourie will address the causes of this kind of violence. “The United States has a long history of extra-legal violence, as demonstrated by the number of times communities have resorted to lynching and by our ongoing national debate over the place of firearms in our society. Like many Americans, I have wondered why this is so,” she said. The second lecture in the Provocations series on Oct. 13 will be presented by Dr. Sheri Dean Parmelee, who has been an adjunct faculty member at CSM since 2006. She teaches communication classes, including “Introduction to Interpersonal Communication” and “Introduction to Public Speaking.” She has also taught “Freshman Composition, Business and Technical Writing” and student success courses at the college. Parmelee’s lecture, “‘House, M.D.’, and Indirect Com-
munication: Provocation to Thought,” will reference the television program, “House,” which aired for eight seasons, from 2004 to 2012. Parmelee will discuss how indirect communication devices used in the television show such as sarcasm, metaphor and deception shape our world views and provoke us to thought. Parmelee’s dissertation, published in 2015, is a close textural analysis of the television series, and her lecture will stem from ideas formed from that analysis. Both lectures in the Provocations series will be presented at the college’s La Plata Campus, with future lectures being planned for the Leonardtown, Prince Frederick and Regional Hughesville campuses. “The first two lectures are going to be a great kickoff to the series,” Johnson said. The CSM Faculty Excellence Lecture Series: Provocations is presented for free through funding provided by the CSM Foundation to highlight faculty excellence. Ninety percent of CSM’s full-time faculty members hold a master’s or doctorate degree in their field. In addition to an advanced education, they come to the classroom with a wealth of experience, Abel said. The college employs more than 480 full-time and part-time credit faculty. “We think it will be extremely interesting. The series will highlight the intellectual endeavor and how it just makes for a richer environment. It’s an opportunity to think about the world in new and different ways,” Abel said. “The series is meant to be thought-provoking.” Reservations are encouraged and can be made by contacting the CSM Box office at 301-934-7828 or by emailing bxoffc@csmd.edu. For more on the CSM Faculty Excellence Lecture Series: Provocations, call 301934-7578 or email sjohnson2@csmd.edu.
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College of Southern Maryland Professor Neal Dwyer believes literature is powerful. It can “inspire, inform and spark conversation,” he said. It makes an impact. With this aim in mind, Dwyer, who coordinates CSM’s Connections Literary Series, has scheduled readings by established and emerging writers this fall to give CSM students and the community a particularly intimate way to experience the power of the written word. This fall, the series will showcase playwright and novelist Jake Shore on Oct. 13 at the Leonardtown Campus and Tim Seibles, Poet Laureate of Virginia, on Nov. 10 at the Prince Frederick Campus. The writers will read from their work and talk about themes that inspire them and the writing process. The community is invited. “The series gives Southern Maryland audiences a chance to engage with important issues of the day through the works of some of our country’s most dynamic writers,” Dwyer said. “It brings people together to share stories. Through sharing stories we build community. This series uses poems and stories and plays to start conversations.” After a Connections reading by a poet last year, a student approached Dwyer. The student was an Iraq War veteran and had faced some beyond-normal challenges. The veteran told Dwyer that the poetry had saved him. “You can’t get much better than that,” Dwyer said. “When Southern Maryland audiences get a chance to interact with our visiting writers, lights go on. This never gets old.” A third presentation in the fall’s Connections events will feature Southern Maryland writers reading poems and stories selected for publication in the college’s “Connections” literary magazine, a regional literary journal published twice a year that features poems, stories, artwork and photography of Southern Maryland residents as well as featured material from visiting writers. The community is invited to attend this free reading and to submit materials for consideration. Deadline for submissions is October 24. Both Shore and Seibles were selected for the Connections Literary Series with the Southern Maryland audience in mind, Dwyer said.
Shore is an award-winning, up-andcoming playwright and novelist who was selected for the Connections Literary Series because of his passionate belief in the power of art, Dwyer said. “Shore will read excerpts from his plays, discuss how to tell a story through dialogue, how to create resonant characters,” Dwyer said. “We chose him in part because he said, ‘Theater operating on the highest level is so immediate and powerful that the audience leaves and integrates elements of the play into their lexicon of what it means to be alive.’” Shore’s Connections reading is sponsored in part by the St. Mary’s County Arts Council. “Seibles is one of our country’s most important African American poets,” Dwyer said. “We feel his voice must be heard in these days of political, social and cultural unrest. His poems will help bring us together.” Seibles was born and raised in Philadelphia. He approaches themes of racial tension, class conflict and intimacy from several directions at once in poems with plainspoken yet fast-turning language. In a 2010 statement he shared in “From the Fishouse,” Seibles states, “I think poetry, if it’s going to be really engaging and engaged, has to be able to come at the issues of our lives from all kinds of angles and all kinds of ways: loudly and quietly, angrily and soothingly, with comedy and with dead seriousness. […] Our lives are worth every risk, every manner of approach.” The literary series will continue in the spring and will include visits to CSM by poets Fleda Brown on March 2 and Nickole Brown on April 6. Tickets for the Shore and Seibles readings are $3 in advance at the CSM box office, $5 at the door and $3 with a CSM Student ID. For tickets, contact Connections@csmd.edu. For information on Connections, study guides and author links, visit www.csmd. edu/connections. Featured books are available at any CSM College Store or online at www.csmd.edu/CollegeStore. Audio files of previous readings are available on the CSMDTube YouTube site. From CSM
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CSM Honors Employees for Innovation, Leadership, Service cation made in her own family’s story. Her father earned his degree through the VA Bill, and that event “changed the trajectory of my family,” Murphy said. She went on to extol the value of community colleges. “We are a uniquely American form of education,” she said. “We have democratized a college education.” President’s Awards Lead Web Services Director Kristen Titsworth and Web Applications Manager Cindy Breck were recognized for revisioning and launching a modern, responsiveCollege of Southern Maryland staff and faculty applaud as peers are recognized for innovation, leadership and service during CSM’s All-College Convocation at the La Plata Campus on Aug. 18. designed my.CSMD web portal with individualized The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) recognized its employees for innovation, leadership and ser- content for students, faculty and staff audiences. The vice during CSM’s annual All-College Convocation at new portal features a dedicated place for announcethe La Plata Campus on Aug. 18. Serving as the official ments, a dynamic event feed and easily accessible kickoff of the academic year, the convocation was de- links to commonly accessed areas. The my.CSMD resigned to bring together faculty and staff to collaborate design won a Gold Award in the Microsite category at and consider how to better assist students working to the 2016 Medallion Awards Ceremony for the National Council for Marketing & Public Relations (NCMPR) complete their goals at the college. CSM President Dr. Maureen Murphy addressed fac- District 1. Director of Network Administration and Security ulty and staff, describing the difference higher eduDave Marek, Lead Network Manager Barry Hamilton and Network/ Wireless System Administrator Melissa Grippo were recognized for their year-long work on a major Infrastructure Capital Project. This comprehensive and complex upgrade of the CSM network infrastructure included a VOIP phone system, optical fiber, HV/AC, network switches, wireless access, additional backup generators and a new data center. Leadership Awards Professor Melanie Osterhouse was recognized for her leadership role on a new Evaluation, Promotion, Tenure and Excellence Faculty Senate Committee. Charged with reviewing and making recommendations to revise these key sections of the Faculty Handbook, the committee also was tasked with recommending changes to the existing promotion pathway. With her leadership, the committee was able to bring forth a new pathway to promotion that will be launched for new fall hires. President’s Office Lead Executive Assistant Kim Yellman was recognized
for coordinating a number of college-wide activities, including the presidential transition, leading the Breathe Clean initiative, coordinating the annual Employee Picnic in the Park, co-creating a “Starting a Respectful Movement” internal training opportunity and a Hawks Hideaway space reutilization work group, volunteering to help the Human Resources Department with projects and coordinating a number of service projects. Innovative Teaching Awards College Prep Math Lab Manager Joey Bowling and Associate Professor Josh Grosek were recognized for developing a short-term math Boot Camp to give students, who were very close to passing their developmental mathematics courses, a second chance. Students receive two weeks of cost-free intensive instruction and interaction as they complete online assignments before retaking a different version of the final exam from the course. Associate Professor Donna Sperry, Professor Stephanie McCaslin and Assistant Professor Sarah Hand were recognized for creating a mathematics pathway that has the potential to be transformational. The new MTH 0940 and MTH 1010 classes are designed for students to view mathematics as a problem-solving tool rather than just symbol manipulation. These classes are now the default math pathway for non-STEM students. Innovator Awards Program Coordinator for Personal Enrichment Programs, Seniors and Adults Shaunda Holt was recognized for being a true innovator, constantly looking for new trends and concepts to create new Personal Enrichment Programs (PEP) courses and thus grow PEP enrollment. Holt was noted as having a talent for spotting new trends and ideas and bringing them to life as PEP courses at CSM. Business Manager Stacie Aubel, System Administrator Telcom/Datacom Larry Johnson and Titsworth were recognized for creating an e-form process to handle the approximately 700 Information Security System Request (ISSR) forms received annually. The process eliminates delays and saves in printing costs. College Service/Community Service Awards Advancement Division Lead Executive Assistant Toni Kruszka was recognized for serving as an invaluable liaison and volunteer for the Charlotte Hall Rotary for CSM. She volunteers at all of their fundraisers, including the basket bingo in November that raises more than $28,000 for scholarship funds, many of those scholarships awarded to CSM students. She also sits on the committee to award the scholarships. Through this club participation, Kruszka recruited Dr. Ila Shah to serve on the CSM Foundation Board. Kruszka has also led this club in their press releases and all communications. Leonardtown Campus Lead Executive Assistant Teresa Jones, Career Coordinator and Academic Advisor Kenneth Smith, Assistant Vice President of Community Relations Karen Smith Hupp and faculty members Professor Mike Green and Associate Professor Barbara Abdul-Karim were recognized for serving on the Presidential Search Committee along with four trustees and two alumni/community stakeholders as formed by the CSM Board of Trustees. The service involved numerous committee meetings, intensive review and ratings of potential candidates and off-site interviews. Their recommendation to the Board of Trustees was instrumental in ultimately a successful recruitment process for the college’s fifth president, Dr. Maureen Murphy. For information on employment at CSM, visit http:// www.csmd.edu/employment. From CSM.
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New CSM President Dr. Maureen Murphy An Exclusive County Times Interview
Dr. Maureen Murphy, CSM President
By Dick Myers Editor New College of Southern Maryland President Dr. Maureen Murphy had her first teaching job at a four-year college. But, that institution was having financial problems so she hooked on with a community college. It was an epiphany. She thought, “Who are these people who are doing what I believe in?” Murphy has never looked back and has spent her entire career since then in the community college arena as vice president at Rappahannock and Wytheville community colleges in Virginia and as president of San Jacinto College South in Houston and Brookdale Community College in New Jersey. Murphy was interviewed at her office on CSM’s La Plata campus on Friday, Sept. 8 as Hurricane Irma was beginning to set her sights on Florida. Dr. Murphy has extensive experience with hurricanes, most recently with the devastating Hurricane Sandy in New Jersey. It took two and a half weeks to get her community college back up and running New Jersey, because it doesn’t often get hurricanes, wasn’t prepared for Sandy, she said. But she says the various campuses of College of Southern Maryland communicate well with each other so she believes CSM is prepared should we get hit during the remainder of the hurricane season. “We have a pretty extensive consistency of operations,” she said of the campuses in the three counties. One of the aspects of community colleges that attracted Murphy to them was their business friendliness. “Because we are closer to the local community we can affect that (the local economy),” she said. She noted the cooperative arrangement between the college and the Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) in Southern Maryland. The Charles County SBDC is located on the La Plata campus. The other two counties have their SBDC offices embedded in their county economic development offices. One of the big employers in Southern Maryland is the health services industry. The new Hughesville campus will be the center for CSM’s effort in that regard. “We are working closely with Dominion,” Dr. Murphy said about the about-to-open Calvert County Cove Point LNG plant, although she said the company was planning
to bring in some of its own people to work at the new facility. Murphy is past president of the American Association Of course, the Patuxent River Naval Air Station is the for Women in Community Colleges, an organization for region’s biggest employers. The college’s partnership with administrators, faculty and students. She believes that NAVAIR helps “train the workforce outside the gates” for CSM is doing well in attracting female faculty. “Women the government contracting community, she said. That are well represented,” she said. includes flight simulation at the Leonardtown campus Murphy lives in St. Mary’s Couny with her husband and a partnership with the University of Maryland UAS of 36 years Joseph McArdle. They have two grown sons, program at the St. Mary’s County Airport. neither of whom embraced education careers. One is in Murphy said she toured the UAS site this summer and information technology; the other is employed in the solar was blown away by the knowledge of several CSM stu- energy field. dents who were interning there. One of the interns was McArdle was in financial management in his previous working on a system for search and rescue efforts. job which he left to join his wife in her new position. She One of the initiatives in New Jersey that Murphy is said he may be looking for a new job but for now is enmost proud of was the program that allows high school joying meeting people in their new home. She said the students to attain a parallel AA degree from the commu- day before he played gold with Leonardtown Mayor Dan nity college, not something that is now available at CSM. Burris. She hopes to do the same thing at CSM but it will take Murphy has been spending her first weeks at the helm some time to arrange it with the school districts of the meeting with faculty in “listening sessions.” She said, “I three counties. She said they are receptive to the idea. want to know what kind of professional development they The program in New Jersey was made possible through want.” She also is revising the college’s three-year plan. funding from a community benefactor. The program was What is she hearing from the faculty? For one thing, geared to students whose families “don’t have an aca- they want to know about her. “The curiosity factor is demic culture.” She said it would be nice to find a similar high,” she said. But also, “There are some things that benefactor in Southern Maryland to get such a program make me really optimistic,” she said. That includes “a going locally. complete commitment to the school.” She said they conThe next building in the planning stages for CSM is a sider themselves to be part of a family. third building for the St. Mary’s campus, Murphy said. “People are proud to work here,” she observed. That’s an indication of the success of the Leonardtown campus. She said the La Plata and Leonardtown camdickmyers@countytimes.net puses are “holding their own” in student enrollment, with Prince Frederick lagging a little. The Collee of Southern Maryland, she said, has been the victim of a good economy. Full employment means lagging community college enrollments, as potential students find work and lack the tine to attend college. “We are absolutely cyclical,” she said. The college is doing a pretty good job of attracting minority students. It is 44 percent non-white. “We should be reflecting our community,” she insisted. But she admitted that it’s College of Southern Maryland President Dr. Maureen Murphy briefed members of the Maryland House Appropriations Committee about the College of Southern Maryland during the committee’s visit to St. Mary’s difficult to encourage Af- County and stop at the Leonardtown Campus on Sept. 7. rican-American males to attend CSM. One problem she said: “They are less apt to ask for help.” Role models can be the key to encouraging them. She said it was amazing to see the light bulbs go on when the young black males meet a successful black man in a particular field. In New Jersey Murphy instituted a Minority Male Conference to encourage college enrollment That program won national recognition from the Association of Community College Trustees. She hopes to President Dr. Maureen Murphy, far right, visits with Student Association (SA) leaders at the Prince eventually have a similar CSM Frederick Campus during the first week of classes for Fall semester, including, from left, SA Representative program at CSM. Janelle Stack of Lusby, SA Vice President Derrick Jackson of Dunkirk, SA Secretary Alexys Adams of Owings and CSM’s SGA President Oluwaseyi Kintunde of Lusby.
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Home Improvement Projects for Your Fall To-Do List
Homeowners know that maintaining a home can be a year-round job. No home is immune to wear and tear, and homeowners who want to protect their real estate investments should try to stay two steps ahead to ensure their homes do not succumb to the elements or become outdated and unappealing to prospective buyers. Fall has become a season that’s synonymous with home improvement, but homeowners need not wait until the leaves begin changing colors to start planning their next projects. The following are a few items homeowners can add to their fall home improvement to-do lists. Roof inspection Less precipitation tends to fall during the warmer months than during the late fall and winter. As a result,
homeowners may not be aware of leaky roofs until autumn has come and gone. But waiting until winter to inspect the roof can prove disastrous, as weather conditions will not be conducive to inspection and increased precipitation may result in potentially costly damage. Leaky roofs can be easily identified by looking for water stains on interior ceilings. Once you see a stain, you can climb onto the roof to identify the location of the leak and fix it before winter rains and snowfall turn the problem into something much larger. Inspect your ceilings for signs of leaking after a strong rainfall, and then address any leaks immediately. Gutter cleaning While some homeowners prefer to delay their gutter cleaning projects until late fall, those whose homes are surrounded by trees may need to schedule two such projects. Gutters clogged with leaves and other debris can cause serious roof damage, and that damage can extend all the way inside a home. In addition, clogged gutters make great nesting areas for insects or critters. Always stand on a ladder when cleaning gutters, wearing gloves to remove items by hand and dropping leaves and debris into a trash can below. Standing on the roof and leaning
over gutters greatly increases your risk of injury. If the gutters are clear when you first examine them in early fall, you can wait until later in the season to give them a complete and thorough cleaning. Once you have finished clearing the gutters, you can use a hose to run water through them and the downspouts to confirm everything is functioning properly. Window and doorway inspection Before temperatures start dropping once again, homeowners will want to inspect their windows and doorways for leaks. Over time, cracks can develop around windows and doorways, and while such cracks are rarely noticeable when the weather outside is warm, they can be quite obvious and very costly if they remain unsealed come the start of winter. Cold air can enter a home through cracks around windows and doorways, and many homeowners who don’t suspect leaks may respond by turning up the thermostats in their homes. That can prove quite expensive over a full winter. Choose a windy autumn day to place a hand by windows and external doorways in your home to see if you can feel drafts. If you can, seal these cracks as soon as possible. Patio cleanup Patios are popular hangouts during spring and summer, and that can result in a lot of wear and tear. Once you store patio furniture for the winter, inspect your entire patio to determine if it needs any refurbishing. While certain patio projects may be best left for spring, you can still clean any stained areas around the grill and look for cracks in the sidewalk that need to be addressed. Preparing for fall home improvement projects ahead of time can help homeowners complete projects in a timely manner and ensures they won’t be forced to brave the winter elements when refurbishing their homes.
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Types of Firepits for Your Backyard Oasis Outdoor entertaining areas are popular among homeowners, and firepits are one of the most sought-after additions to such spaces. In fact, a 2016 survey from the American Society of Landscape Architects found that fireplaces and firepits were the most popular outdoor design element in 2016. Various styles are available to homeowners who want to add firepits to their backyards, and choosing the right type may come down to budget, the amount of yard space available or even personal preference. • Wood firepit: As their name suggests, wood firepits burn wood, which may appeal to homeowners who already have wood-burning fireplaces inside their homes. Because they don’t require homeowners to tap into gas lines, wood firepits are generally easy to set up and install, and many homeowners prefer the aesthetic appeal of crackling wood and flames that’s synonymous with wood firepits. • Gas firepit: Gas firepits are touted for their convenience, as they don’t require homeowners to carry wood and build fires. Upon being connected to a gas source, gas firepits provide fire at the click of a switch. Gas firepits are also appreciated for their safety,
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Fall Leaf Cleanup Made Easy Apple pie, pumpkins and blooming chrysanthemums are symbols of autumn. But nothing signals the arrival of fall more than the millions of leaves that begin to cascade from the trees as the temperatures dip. Many people feel nothing is more beautiful than the yellow, red, purple, and orange leaves that coat neighborhoods and countrysides each fall. But in spite of their beauty, leaves might be a nuisance to homeowners tasked with removing the growing piles of them from their lawns. Those with large oak and maple trees in front of their homes understand the seemingly endless work of leaf removal. As the days begin to grow shorter and colder, these changes trigger a hormone release in trees, prompting them to drop their leaves. This chemical message causes the formation of abscission cells where the leaf stem meets the branch, say botanists at the Missouri Botanical Garden. So rather than merely dropping off of trees when the wind blows, the leaves actually fall off deliberately. Left untouched, fallen leaves can contribute to lawn problems such as poor aeration, mold growth and moisture issues. Leaves also can cause
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• Work with the wind. Rake in the direction the wind is blowing and downhill if your property slopes. This way it will be easier on you, and you won’t be working against Mother Nature. • Spread out the job. Do not attempt to remove all fallen leaves in a single day. Schedule a few cleaning days during the season to make lighter work of
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Protect Pipes from Freezing This Winter Freezing pipes are a concern for homeowners who live in cold climates. When temperatures dip below freezing, the risk that pipes will freeze rises. Should a pipe burst, the damage that results can be extensive and costly. Any pipe can freeze, but those that are directly exposed to the cold are the most vulnerable. These include pipes that feed outdoor hoses, swimming pool supply lines, pipes in unheated indoor rooms (i.e., basements or garages), and any pipes that run close to the outdoors through uninsulated walls. Water expands as it freezes, and that expansion can place pressure on whatever is trying to contain it — including pipes. To avoid serious damage, homeowners need to prepare for the arrival of colder weather and be smart about how they protect pipes. • Drain water from swimming pools and water sprinkler supply lines prior to the onset of cold weather. Drain water before freezing temperatures arrive, and don’t forget to drain outdoor garden hoses and store them inside after watering season has come and gone. • Close indoor water valves that feed outdoor spigots/bibs. Open the spigot outside to allow water to drain out. Keep the outside valve open so that any water that has accumulated will continue to drain
and expand outward without damaging the pipe. An insulated bib dome also can help prevent frozen pipes. • Open cabinet doors to allow heat to reach pipes inside of cabinets. Keep the doors open to spaces that may not be heated or insulated as well as other areas of the home so that heat can find its way inside. Consider wrapping these pipes with an insulating material as well, such as heat tape or pipe sleeves. • Maintain a consistent thermostat temperature. Ensure the temperature inside your home does not drop below 55 F; otherwise, problems can arise. Use a programmable thermostat to keep the house comfortable even when you are not home. Individuals who are traveling should set the thermostat so that it will keep the home at the recommended temperature to avoid frozen pipes. • Open one faucet. When it is very cold outside, particularly at night, let water slowly drip from one faucet to prevent freezing. Choose the sink that is furthest from where water enters the house so water is flowing through all of the pipes to reach that faucet. • Increase insulation around where pipes enter the house. Use insulating foam to seal any drafts where pipes enter the house from the outdoors.
Spring and summer may be the seasons most often associated with landscaping and lawn care, but tending to lawns and gardens is a year-round job. If lawn and garden responsibilities dip considerably in winter, then fall is the last significant chance before the new year that homeowners will have to address the landscaping around their homes. Fall lawn care differs from spring and summer lawn care, even if the warm temperatures of summer linger into autumn. Homeowners who want their lawns to thrive year-round can take advantage of the welcoming weather of fall to address any existing or potential issues. • Keep mowing, but adjust how you mow. It’s important that homeowners continue to mow their lawns so long as grass is growing. But as fall transitions into winter, lower the blades so the grass is cut shorter while remaining mindful that no blade of grass should ever be trimmed by more than one-third. Lowering the blades will allow more sunlight to reach the grass in the months ahead. • Remove leaves as they fall. Much like apple-picking and foliage, raking leaves is synonymous with fall. Some homeowners may wait to pick up a rake until all of the trees on their properties are bare. However, allowing fallen leaves to sit on the ground for extended periods of time can have an adverse effect on grass. Leaves left to sit on the lawn may ultimately suffocate the grass by forming an impenetrable wall that deprives the lawn of sunlight and oxygen.
The result is dead grass and possibly even fungal disease. Leaves may not need to be raked every day, but homeowners should periodically rake and remove leaves from their grass, even if there are plenty left to fall still hanging on the trees. • Repair bald spots. Summer exacts a toll on lawns in various ways, and even homeowners with green thumbs may end up with a lawn filled with bald spots come September. Autumn is a great time to repair these bald spots. Lawn repair mixes like Scotts® PatchMaster contain mulch, seed and fertilizer to repair bald spots, which can begin to recover in as little as seven days. Before applying such products, remove dead grass and loosen the top few inches of soil. Follow any additional manufacturer instructions as well. • Aerate the turf. Aerating reduces soil compacting, facilitating the delivery of fertilizer and water to a lawn’s roots. While many homeowners, and particularly those who take pride in tending to their own lawns, can successfully aerate their own turf, it’s best to first have soil tested so you know which amendments to add after the ground has been aerated. Gardening centers and home improvement stores sell soil testing kits that measure the pH of soil, but homeowners who want to test for nutrients or heavy metals in their soil may need to send their samples to a lab for further testing. Fall lawn care provides a great reason to spend some time in the yard before the arrival of winter.
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Preparing Your Fireplace Potential Indicators of Roof Trouble or Stove for the Season
Prepare fireplaces, chimneys and heating stoves for another season of regular use.
Fireplaces and wood-burning stoves not only can be beautiful focal points within a home, but they also provide an additional source of heat and can be used to keep rooms or entire homes comfortable without the need for additional and potentially costly heating sources. Just like more modern home heating systems, stoves and fireplaces need to be maintained, and that maintenance includes readying them before winter when they are used more heavily. Ensuring a fireplace or stove is in good working order helps to guarantee efficiency of use and safety during the winter months. Open-flame heating sources carry with them certain risks. The National Fire Protection Association states that, between 2009-2013, American fire departments responded to 56,000 home structure fires that involved heating equipment. The NFPA notes that the leading factor contributing to homeheating fires is a failure to keep things clean, principally from solid-fueled heating equipment. The following are a handful of ways to stay safe as you get ready for another cozy season around the fire. • Start with the chimney. Begin by having your chimney thoroughly cleaned and inspected. Creosote can build up inside of the chimney. Creosote is highly flammable and becomes more difficult and expensive to clean the longer it builds up inside your flue lining. In addition, animals may have created nest inside of the chimney since the last time the fireplace was used. A professional chimney sweep should be hired in this situation. He or she will be able to effectively clean the chimney in a manner that is the least messy and disruptive to residents.
• Install or check smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Operational alarms are essential to preventing injury or death resulting from smoke or carbon monoxide inhalation. Such detectors are inexpensive safeguards that should be installed on every floor of the house. Batteries should be replaced every six months, and the alarms themselves should be changed every five to 10 years. • Inspect the chimney from outdoors as well. Inspect the mortar around any bricks in the chimney and surrounding areas for cracks. If left unaddressed, these can cause dangerous fires. If there are serious cracks, a professional may need to make repairs or the chimney may need to be replaced. You also can have the chimney capped with a screen to keep animals and debris from entering. • Inspect the damper. A damper is a valve or plate that stops or regulates the flow of air inside a chimney. It should be checked prior to the first use of a stove or fireplace so homeowners can be certain it opens and closes smoothly. • Clear out flammable items. Move flammable items away from the front of a fireplace or stove. Be sure curtains or other home furnishings are far enough away that they will not catch fire from any errant sparks or flames. • Order wood now. Be sure there is plenty of wood for the season. Ask a wood supplier to estimate just how much will be needed, and doublecheck that the wood will arrive in time for the start of the season. By preparing for fireplace and wood stove use now, homeowners can ensure their winters are comfortable and safe.
With regard to home repairs, homeowners may be able to delay some projects until the weather permits or they find room in their budgets. But other areas, including the roof, may demand immediate action. Few homeowners give the roofs of their homes much thought until a problem arises. But learning to recognize potential indicators of roof trouble can help homeowners prevent potentially drastic situations down the road. • Light: Homeowners with attics in their homes can inspect the ceilings inside the attic for signs of holes or leaks. Light peering through the top of the house indicates a hole or leak, as does stains or streaks on the ceiling. • Worn shingles: Shingles should lie flat against the roof, so any that appear to be buckling or turning up are damaged and in need of repair. A single damaged shingle does not require a full roof replacement, but inspect all the shingles nonetheless. Another indicator of shingle problems can be found when cleaning downspouts or gutters. If the gutters and downspouts contain lots of shingle granules, the roof may soon need to be replaced.
• Moss: Moss on a rooftop may give a home character, but that added character is costly. Shady areas of a roof can be susceptible to the growth of moss and fungi because moisture can be trapped in such areas. If possible, remove moss or fungi from a roof with a stiff brush or hire a professional to do the job instead. Moss may come back even after brushing it off, so homeowners should keep an eye on areas of their roofs that get little sunlight. In addition, trapped moisture can be very harmful to a roof, so it may be wise to exercise caution and have roofs with mold or fungi growths inspected. • Age: Another indicator of roof trouble may be the age of the roof. Even if there are no visible signs of damage, homeowners whose roofs have some years under their belt may want to consider replacing them. Asphalt shingle roofs typically have life expectancies of 20 to 25 years, while roofs installed over existing layers of shingles may need to be replaced after 20 years. Recognizing minor roof damage before it escalates into a larger problem can save homeowners substantial amounts of money.
Rising energy costs coupled with the continued adoption of eco-friendly lifestyles are two factors driving homeowners to seek ways to reduce energy consumption in their homes. Reducing energy consumption is reason enough for many homeowners to make changes around the house, but saving energy sometimes means saving substantial amounts of money as well. Energy-efficient appliances and ecofriendly building materials can help homeowners reduce energy consumption. But homeowners looking for additional ways to cut cooling and heating costs can address air leaks around the house to make their homes more energy efficient. • Identify air leaks around windows and doorways. Autumn is a great time of year to identify air leaks. Fall, and particularly late fall, tends to be characterized by cold air that makes it easy to detect air leaks. Feel for leaks around windows and doorways, ideally conducting such tests on cold, windy days when you can quickly detect if air is flowing in from the outside. Leaks around windows and doors waste energy because the interior of the home is either colder (in the winter) or warmer (in the summer) than it needs to be, prompting homeowners to turn up their thermostats or rely more heavily on air conditioning units. • Look for leaks elsewhere around the house. While windows and doorways are where many leaks are found, leaks also
may be found around plumbing, electrical fixtures and dryer vents. Inspect such areas by feeling for drafts or looking for signs that insects and critters might be entering. • Look up and down. Evidence of air leaks may be noticeable on both the floor and the ceiling. Dirty spots on carpeting and the ceiling may be indicative of air leaks at interior wall/ceiling joints and wall/floor joists. Fixing such leaks may be as simple as applying some caulk. • Go with gaskets. The United States Department of Energy recommends installing foam gaskets behind outlet and switch plates on walls. Outlets and switch boxes on exterior walls provide another place for air to leak into a home and drive up energy costs. Properly installed gaskets can cut back on air infiltration, providing an inexpensive way to save energy and money. • Cover the kitchen exhaust fans when you are not cooking. Kitchen exhaust fans can help prevent fires and unfavorable indoor air conditions when preparing meals at home. But such fans provide opportunities for air to enter a home, so make sure they are tightly closed or covered when no one is cooking in the kitchen. Air leaks around a house can waste energy and contribute to high energy bills, particularly during the winter and summer when temperatures outside tend to be at their most extreme.
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Stay safe around power lines As we slide into fall, many people are finishing projects around the house and yard in preparation for the coming winter months. It’s important to stay safe and be aware of overhead power lines. Look up. • Never climb power poles or transmission towers. • Never climb trees near power lines. • Keep equipment away from overhead lines when carrying ladders, pool skimmers, and pruning tools. • If you are doing work close to power lines—such as trimming trees, working on your roof, or doing exterior renovations— keep yourself, your ladder and anything you are handling a safe distance from the power line. In addition to overhead lines, SMECO has many underground electric lines. Call Miss Utility at 811 before you dig.
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In Remembrance Stephen Andrew Thompson
Stephen Andrew Thompson, 54, of Huntingtown, Maryland passed away on September 9, 2017 in Prince Frederick, Maryland.\ Visitation will be Saturday, September 16, 2017, 12-4 p.m. at Eausch Funeral Home - Port Republic, 4405 Broomes Island Road, Port Republic MD 20676 . Memorial service will be at 2 p. at the funeral home. Interment will be private.
Barry Clinton McFarland
Barry Clinton McFarland, 65, of Huntingtown passed away September 9, 2017 at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born May 28, 1952 in Bluefield, WV to Robert and Meldora (Hyder) McFarland. Barry was raised in Maryland and the DC suburbs, graduating from Potomac High School. He then attended the University of Maryland and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. He married Claire Cook in 1989, and they lived in Bowie until moving to Huntingtown in 2000. He was employed by Andrews Federal Credit Union. Barry was a member of St. John Vianney Catholic Church in Prince Frederick. He enjoyed watching and coaching his children’s softball and baseball games, golfing and going to the beach. He was an avid Terps and Redskins fan. Most of all, Barry loved spending time with his family, especially his children and grandchildren. He will be remembered for his big smile, big laugh and big heart. Barry is survived by his wife Claire M. McFarland, children Allison I. Leporati and husband Dominic of St. Petersburg, FL, Michael P. McFarland of New York, NY and Shea C. McFarland of Hun-
tingtown, a grandson Henry Leporati, his mother Meldora Hyder and brother Randy McFarland and wife Cheryl of Spokane, WA. Visitation will be Thursday, September 14, 2017, 7-9 p.n. at Rausch Funeral Home – Owings, 8325 Mount Harmony Lane, Owings MD 20736. Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, September 15, 2017 at 11 a.m. at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 105 Vianney Lane, Prince Frederick MD 20678. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Calvert Hospice, P.O. Box 838, 238 Merrimac Court Prince Frederick MD 20678, Phone : 410-535-0892, website: http://calverthospice.org or Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, 1050 Connecticut Avenue, NW Suite 500 Washington DC 20036, Phone : 202-742-6699, website: http://www.pancan.org
Reginald Jaimes “Reggie” Pearman
Reginald Jaimes “Reggie” Pearman, 51, of Huntingtown, Maryland passed away September 8, 2017 at Calvert Memorial Hospital. He was born November 12, 1965 in Caracas, Venezuela to Reginald James and Jean (Gaines) Pearman. Reggie was raised in Bethesda, Maryland and graduated from Walt Whitman High School. He then attended Long Island University, in New York on a soccer scholarship and graduated with a degree in accounting. Reggie married Dr. Michelle Johnson on July 5, 1997 and they lived in Silver Spring, Maryland before moving to Huntingtown in 2003. He was employed as an accountant with the Department of Justice for over 20 years. Reggie enjoyed playing soccer, traveling, scuba diving and spending time with his family. Reggie was preceded in death by his parents and sister Jeanita Danzik. He is
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survived by his wife Dr. Michelle Johnson of Huntingtown, children Alexis Ann and Dylan Jaimes Pearman, sister Lydia Pearman Harris of Silver Spring, Maryland and niece Aisha Harris, as well as numerous cousins, family and loved ones. Visitation will be Sunday, September 17, 2017, 3-5 p.m. at Rausch Funeral Home - Owings 8325 Mount Harmony Lane, Owings MD 20736. And Monday, September 18, 11 a.m. to noon at Grace Brethren Church of Calvert County, 9870 Old Solomons Island Road, Owings MD 20736. Funeral service will follow in the church. Memorial contributions may be made to MedEvac Foundation International, 909 N. Washington Street, Suite 410, Alexandria VA 22314; Phone: 703-836-8732; website: http://medevacfoundation.org
Norman Hamilton Rea, III “Norm”
Norman Hamilton Rea, III “Norm”, 63, of St. Leonard, MD passed away on September 8, 2017 in Prince Frederick, MD. Visitation will be Sunday, September 17, 2017, 5-8 p.m. at St. John Vianney Catholic Church 105 Vianney Lane, Prince Frederick MD 20678. Mass of Christian Burial will be M0bday, September 18 at the church. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Chesapeake Bay Foundation, 6 Herndon Avenue Annapolis MD 21403; website: http://www.cbf.org
Paul Leitch Turner
Paul Leitch Turner, 67, of St. Leonard passed away September 7, 2017 at Calvert Memorial Hospital. He was born February 9, 1950 in Annapolis to Melvin Woodrow and Doris Alma (Leitch) Turner. Paul was raised in Jewell and attended Tracey’s Elementary and Southern High School, graduating in 1968. Paul was a member of the football, basketball and wrestling teams throughout high school. Following high school, Paul was drafted into the United States Army on October 7, 1969 and was honorably discharged September 28, 1971. After his discharge from the Army, Paul was employed as an HVAC mechanic for Prince George’s County Board of Education, retiring in 2011 after 43 years of service. He married Debra Arnold on December 17, 1976 and they have lived in St. Leonard since 1980. Paul was a member of St. James’ Parish and in his leisure time he enjoyed fishing, hunting, woodworking and watching sports. He was also an avid fan of the Miami Dolphins, Maryland Terps and Washington Capitals. Paul is survived by his wife Debbie Turner of St. Leonard, sons Kevin P.
Turner and Brad W. Turner (Jennifer), both of Lusby, grandsons Cole Matthew and Cody Paul Turner, sister Nancy Skillman of Dunkirk and brothers David Turner of Deale and Stuart Turner of Land O’ Lakes, FL. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers Melvin W. Turner, Jr. and Gary Turner. Memorial contributions may be made to American Lung Association, 1301 Pennsylvania Ave. Suite 800, Washington, D.C. 20004; website: http://www. lung.org/ Arrangements by Rausch Funeral Home.
Shawn Michael Paul
Shawn Michael Paul, 27, of Lusby, MD passed away on September 7, 2017 at his residence. Born February 6, 1990 in Riverdale, MD, he was the son of Mark A. Paul and Elizabeth (Redding) Paul of Lusby, MD. Shawn graduated from Patuxent High School in 2009. He was a 1st Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo. Shawn is survived by his parents; his brother, Marcus Paul of Lusby, MD and his sister, Ashley Paul of California, MD. Memorial contributions may be made to the church of one’s own choice. Arrangements by Rausch Funeral Home.
Joseph Francis “Joe” Brown
Joseph Francis “Joe” Brown, 76, of Chesapeake Beach passed away September 7, 2017 at his residence. He was born April 19, 1941 in Washington, D.C. to Paul Hillman Sr. and Eleanor (O’Donnoghue) Brown. Joe joined the United States Navy in 1958 and was honorably discharged in 1961. Joe married Dorothy Lee “Dottie” Kijewski on October 15, 1966. He was employed as an electrician and HVAC technician with the Architect of the Capitol, retiring in 1995. Joe enjoyed traveling with Dottie, fishing and spending time with his family, especially his grandson. Joe was preceded in death by his wife Dorothy Lee “Dottie” Brown, daughter Kimberly Dawn Cutter and husband Rob of Owings, son Mark Jason Brown and wife Erica Centurion of New Orleans, LA, grandson Remington J. Cutter of Owings, brothers Paul Hillman Brown, Jr. and Timothy Gregg Brown, both of Atlanta, GA and sister Sue Taylor of Broad Run, VA. Visitation will be Saturday, September 30, 2017, 2-4 p.m. at Rausch Funeral Home - Owings 8325 Mount Harmony Lane, Owings MD 20736. Memorial service will follow at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Anthony’s Church, P.O. Box 660 North Beach MD 20714, Phone : 301-855-7756.
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Pet of the Week Lusby Church Hosts MEET WELLINGTON
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Inaugural Taste of the Beaches Deemed a Success By Dick Myers Editor
Chesapeake Beach Mayor Pat Mahoney looked over the crowd and deemed the first Taste of the Beaches a success. He said the event at Kellam’s Field park offered plenty of free entertainment for the whole family and also provided them with options for purchase of food and drinks. Wine and craft beers were offered for the adults. The event was especially popular with the kids, as they had an opportunity to play in the Kid’s Zone, visit with Spider Man and Snow White, have their pictures taken with a mermaid, and paint Kindness Rocks.
Entertainment was provided under a tent by popular local musician John Luskey, along with Kenneth Holmes, Megan Warturtle, and Grassroots presented by Garrett Music Academy/ In all, almost three dozen vendors and a dozen food and drink purveyors were on display. The crowds were steady throughout the four-hour event on Saturday afternoon, Sept. 9. Taste of the Beaches was presented by the towns of Chesapeake and North Beach and Chesapeake Beach Resort and Spa.
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Chamber Women’s Golf Tournament Scheduled The Calvert County Chamber of Commerce will hold their Second Annual Women’s 9-Hole Golf Tournament on Monday, October 9, 2017 at the Chesapeake Hills Golf Course located in Lusby. Registration will begin at 9:00 am with a shotgun start planned for 10:00 am. The cost for a foursome is $260 which includes the green fees, cart rental, continental breakfast, lunch and drinks on the course. The cost for a single player is $75. In addition to golf, the Chamber plans a cart decorating contest and a silent auction following play with some great prized donated by Calvert County
and Southern Maryland businesses. Prizes will be given to the top three teams as well as the woman who hits the longest drive and the woman who gets closest to the pin on her drive. Come out for a fun morning of golf with women from across Southern Maryland. Prior golf or tournament play is not required. To register, please visit the Chamber’s website (www.calvertchamber. org). If you have questions, please contact the Chamber office at 410 535 2577. From Calvert County Chamber of Commerce
Blue Crabs Take Pitcher’s Duel to Beat Brainstormers The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs (28-36) won the series finale against the Lancaster Barnstormers (34-30) 3-1, behind a stellar pitching performance from David Russo (2-3). The Blue Crabs grabbed the lead early in the game, scoring a pair in the top of the first. Edwin Garcia got the offense going on a double off Brad Bergesen (9-9) with one out in the inning. Back-to-back RBI hits followed, as Nate Samson drove in Garcia, and then scored himself on a single from Michael Snyder to give the Blue Crabs a 2-0 lead. Russo took the mound in the bottom of the first with a two-run lead despite not having thrown a pitch in the outing yet. The southpaw retired the first 11 batters he faced on the day, before a two-out walk in the fourth inning finally put a man aboard for the Barnstormers. After a hit-by-pitch moved the runner into scoring position, Russo bounced back to get a flyout from Sean Halton to end the inning. Southern Maryland added another insurance run in the fifth, as the Barnstormers turned to the bullpen. Jarrett Leverett came in to replace Bergesen, picking up a strikeout before issuing a walk to Luis Alen. Another walked followed, as Zach Cone headed to first putting runners on the corners with one out for Jose Lozada. Lozada singled to center field, scoring Alen, but ending the inning as he and Cone both were thrown out try-
ing to advance to second and third on the play as well. The Blue Cras took their 3-0 advantage into the bottom half of the inning, as Russo headed back put and turned in another 1-2-3 inning. He finally allowed his first hit in the bottom of the sixth, as Trayvon Robinson ended the no-hit bid with a two-out single before Russo got out of the inning. Southern Maryland sent Russo back out to start the seventh, picking up a popup for out number one before giving up a single to Sean Halton. The hit ended the day for Russo, as he exited giving up just two hits across 6.1 innings. He turned over the three-run lead to another lefty, as Rob Carson came on and took just six pitches to finish off the inning. After a scoreless eighth from both bullpens, the Blue Crabs turned the ninth inning over to closer Cody Eppley (S,32). Eppley walked Robinson to start the inning, with Robinson moving into scoring position on a groundout. After a strikeout, Halton singled to score Robinson and cut the lead to 3-1. Eppley recovered to get a groundball from Steve Clevenger, ending the game with a Blue Crabs victory. The win gives Southern Maryland back-to-back series wins with just six games remaining in the regular season. From Southern Maryland Blue Crabs
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St. Mary’s College Names Oliver Nets 50th Career Senior Woman Administrator Win for Seahawks By Nairem Moran St. Mary’s College of Maryland Scott Devine, the director of athletics and recreation at St. Mary’s College of Maryland, announced Erin McDonnell as the next Senior Woman Administrator at the College on Thursday afternoon. McDonnell, who is entering her third season as the head women’s lacrosse coach at St. Mary’s, replaces former head women’s basketball coach, Crystal Gibson, as the department’s SWA. Gibson stepped down this past July to take the associate director of athletics position at Susquehanna University. Devine stated, “I am happy to announce Coach McDonnell as our next Senior Woman Administrator and I believe she will pick up right where Crystal Gibson left off. We have plans to enhance the visibility of the SWA position. I am confident that Erin is ready to take on the duties and the liaison work that comes with the title. I will also look to Erin to help impact things at the Capital Athletic Conference level and at the NCAA level, with the goal in mind to provide the highest quality student-athlete experience we possibly can.” “Erin will also play an important role in developing relevant programs for our student-athletes, with a particular focus on issues most important to our female student-athletes and staff. I look forward to partnering with Erin on these
important initiatives.” In her role as SWA, McDonnell will have a full plate of responsibilities, including serving on the management team for the Department of Athletics & Recreation; advising the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee; and attending all Capital Athletic Conference Athletic Council meetings. Additionally, she will coordinate the physical education program. Another essential duty associated with SWA will be McDonnell’s role as the department’s liaison to the Office of Inclusion, Diversity and Equity (IDEs). She will work closely with Dr. Kortet Mensah, the associate vice president of diversity and inclusion/chief diversity officer, to provide programming demonstrating the College’s commitment to providing learning opportunities that enhance each member’s ability to positively interact with diverse individuals. “I am extremely excited and honored by this opportunity. I cannot wait to give back to the community, student-athletes, and the athletic department through this position,” expressed McDonnell. McDonnell has led the Seahawk women’s lacrosse program to a 25-13 (11-5 CAC) two-year record, including a trip to the 2016 NCAA Division III Championship Tournament in her first season at the helm. nmoran@smcm.edu
By Justin Gordon St. Mary’s College of Maryland Seventh-year head coach Alun Oliver ‘04 now stands alone as the second alltime winningest coach in the 40-year history of the St. Mary’s College of Maryland men’s soccer program. St. Mary’s posted a 2-1 victory over Bridgewater (Va.) College on Sunday afternoon to finish second in the Ninth Annual Seahawk Classic. Oliver surpassed his former coach and mentor, Eric Wagner. Wagner, who is currently the head coach at Swarthmore College, posted a 49-42 record in his five seasons at St. Mary’s (1997-2001). St. Mary’s 2, Bridgewater 1 -- How it Happened St. Mary’s came out fast and headed into halftime with a 2-0 lead. The first goal was put in by senior forward Emmanuel Oppong (Tema, Ghana/ Blake) in the 27th as Oppong corralled a long pass at the top of box and then dribbled past a defender before firing a shot at the near post. The second came from junior captain Juwan Kearson (Baltimore, Md./St. Paul’s School) 10 minutes later as Kearson received a pass in stride from first-year forward Isaac Ekobo (Hyattsville, Md./ Thomas Stone) and rocketed a shot into the lower left corner. The Seahawks surrendered a goal late in the second half but held on for the 2-1 win.
Bridgewater was awarded a penalty kick and senior captain Zack Haussler (Woodbine, Md./Glenelg) stopped the initial shot by Thomas White but then White put back the rebound. For the Seahawks (3-2-0) Scorers: Oppong (1 goal); Kearson (1 goal); Ekobo (1 assist) Goalkeeper: Haussler (4 saves, 1 goal allowed, 90:00) St. Mary’s finished the game with 19 shots (seven on goal) and also managed eight corner kicks. For Bridgewater (1-3-0) Scorer: White (1 goal) Goalkeeper: Quentin Boric (5 saves, 2 goals allowed, 90:00) The Eagles had 11 shots (five on goal) and earned four corners on the day. Notes St. Mary’s stayed disciplined and earned zero cards on the day while Bridgewater notched one. Oglethorpe University (4-0-0) claimed the Seahawk Classic title as the Stormy Petrels posted a 2-0 weekend record while the Seahawks took runner-up honors. Up Next for the Seahawks Sept. 14 at The Catholic University of America (1-2-2) – Washington, D.C. – 4:00 p.m. The Seahawks are 17-22-3 all-time against Catholic but own a 10-8-1 mark when playing at CUA. jpgordon@smcm.edu
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African American Leisure Destinations around Washington, D.C Calvert Marine Museum 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM Step back in time with “At The Water’s Edge,” a new lecture series highlighting how people enjoyed leisure time on the Chesapeake Bay from 1890 through the 1970s. These programs span across Calvert County from the north to the south beginning this September through April 2018 and are made possible by joint efforts of the Bayside History Museum, Calvert Library, Calvert Marine Museum and the Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum. Tonight’s lecture is presented by Patsy Mose Fletcher at Calvert Marine Museum. 410-326-5289. Sea Squirts Calvert Marine Museum 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Free drop-in program for children 18-months to 3 years and their caregivers. This month’s theme is “Terrific Turtles!” Limited space available. Program will also be offered at 11 a.m. is the 10 a.m. session is full. African American Leisure Destinations Around Washington, DC Calvert Marine Museum 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Join us in the Harms Gallery for “African American Leisure Destinations around Washington, D.C.” presented by Patsy Mose Fletcher, the first in a series of lectures about recreation on Calvert County’s Waterways from 1890 through the 1970’s. FREE to the public. From the late nineteenth to the mid-twentieth century, African Americans in the Washington, D.C. area sought leisure destinations where they could relax without the burden of racial oppression. At the Water’s Edge is sponsored by the museum, Calvert libraries, and the Bayside History Museum.
Friday, September 15
Ribs & Crab Cake Dinner American Legion Post, 3330 Chesapeake Beach Road, E 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM The Sons of the American Legion Stallings Williams Post 206 will present their popular ribs & crab dinner from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. on September 15. The cost of $15 includes salad, sides, roll, and beverage. Dinner will be served in the Lower Level Dining Room at the Post located at 3330 Chesapeake Beach Road, East on Route 260. Questions should be directed to 410257-9878. Public warmly welcomed. www. alPost 206.org. Creole Gumbo Jazz Band Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Rd. S, Solomons, MD 7:00 PM The Creole Gumbo Jazz Band was founded in 2009 by Jim Ritter, a cornetist
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with a long history of playing early New Orleans jazz. Other members of the band include Gary Gregg, who uses an Albertsystem clarinet, Tom Holtz is on tuba, and Rick Rowe on banjo. Their music is alternately gentle and brash, inventive, and intuitive with musicians playing off of one another. Each concert is replete with tidbits of jazz history about how this music developed in New Orleans between 1900 and 1929. The tunes are mostly from the Roaring Twenties when jazz was America’s popular music. Tickets are $15 online, $20 at the door. Tickets can be bought in advance, online, at www.bit.ly// MaritimeConcerts or at the door (cash or check only).
and studying petrified wood and how this information tells us more about the prehistoric world.
American Legion Meeting American Legion Post, 3330 Chesapeake Beach Road, E. 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM 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
TEXAS HOLDEM AND CASH GAMES Julie Rogers Studio of Dance 4120 Old Town Rd Huntingtown, MD 20639 7:00 PM TEXAS HOLDEM and CASH GAMES to benefit the Patricia Leone Rogers Educational Scholarship Fund. Doors open at 6pm and game starts at 7 pm. Buy in is $80 gets you $12,000 in chips and blinds are 20 minutes each and start at 25-50. Early registration before 6:45 gets you an extra $1000 in chips. $10 50/50 gets you an additional $3000 in chips. Re-buys up until the FIRST BREAK!! Food, beer and sodas included!!
Saturday, September 16
Color and Light Society of Southern MD AnnMarie Gardens Solomons, MD 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Color and Light is displaying art for viewing and purchase in the main foyer during the AnnMarie Gardens’ Artfest. Artsfest ‘17 Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (07:00 Duration) Artsfest ‘17 Fine Arts Festival Saturday & Sunday, Sept 16 & 17, 2017 10am-5pm both days. Join us for our fabulous celebration of the arts! More than 165 artist booths, 30 performers on two stages, activities for kids in the Discovery Tent, Studio School, and the Zany Zone, great food, wine & beer, and lots more! Street performers, including stilt walkers, mimes, living statues, balloon artists, bubble artists, and strolling artists, found throughout the festival! It’s an incredible weekend of great shopping and artful activities at the beautiful Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center in Solomons, Maryland. Admission: members free; non-members $6; kids 11 & under free no pets; rain or shine event; indoor & outdoor activities. www.annmariegarden.org, info@annmariegarden.org. 410-326-4640. CMM Fossil Club Meeting and Public Lecture 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM The CMM Fossil Club meetings are open to the public and held in the museum’s 3rd floor Lounge. FREE public lecture to follow at 2:30 p.m. in the Harms Gallery. Fossil enthusiast Tim Foard will speak on what he has learned from examining
Thursday, September 14, 2017
Aww…Shucks Oyster Social Calvert Marine Museum 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Join us for the museum’s annual fundraiser for the Dee of St. Mary’s. Indulge in the fattest and saltiest oysters on the half shell from 4—7 p.m. under the lighthouse. Enjoy heavy hors d’ oeuvres, beer and wine, and live music. Tickets are $75 each and available online at www.bit.ly// SupportTheDee. Proceeds from this year’s event will support a new endowment for the Dee.
1PM. Paddles are $3 each, 2 for $5 or 3 for $7. All items are between 1 and 4 quarter bids. Lots of great prizes to pick from. For a list of vendors and additional information, visit our Facebook page at Quarter Auctions in SOMD. For info or reservations, call 240-416-4224 or 410-474-2958.
Monday, September 18
Breathing Room = Balanced Life Middleham and St. Peter’s Parish 10210 H G Trueman Rd, Lusby, MD 20657 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM “Breathing Room = Balanced Life”—A four-part series, will begin on Monday, September 11th @ 10:00 AM in the small conference room. Our lives can be busy and fast-paced, whether we are parents running kids to school and activities, working full time or part-time, retired and over extended either with volunteer commitments or grandchildren. These are all valuable aspects of our life, but life is better with breathing room. Are we squeezing to many things into our lives? We will look at schedules, time, finances, and how to create breathing room into our lives. All are welcome from the community, you do not need to be a parishioner. More information on www.facebook. com/SimpleSpiritualShift/ also you can email@simplespiritualshift@gmail.com. Facilitator Karen Timmons
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Color and Light Society of Southern MD AnnMarie Gardens Solomons, MD 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Color and Light is displaying art for viewing and purchase in the main foyer during the AnnMarie Gardens’ Artfest.
Middleham Chapel Open To The Community Middleham and St. Peter’s Parish 10210 H G Trueman Rd, Lusby, MD 20657 12 Noon - 1:00 PM Middleham Chapel will be open to the community Noon—1:00 PM for Individual Quiet Prayer, Reflection or Meditation. (1st and 3rd Tuesdays of every month).
Artsfest ‘17 Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Artsfest ‘17 Fine Arts Festival Join us for our fabulous celebration of the arts! More than 165 artist booths, 30 performers on two stages, activities for kids in the Discovery Tent, Studio School, and the Zany Zone, great food, wine & beer, and lots more! Street performers, including stilt walkers, mimes, living statues, balloon artists, bubble artists, and strolling artists, found throughout the festival! It’s an incredible weekend of great shopping and artful activities at the beautiful Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center in Solomons, Maryland. Admission: members free; non-members $6; kids 11 & under free no pets; rain or shine event; indoor & outdoor activities. www.annmariegarden.org, info@annmariegarden.org. 410-326-4640. Quarter Auction Benefit Solomons Volunteer Fire Dept and Rescue Squad 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM Join us for an afternoon of quarter auction fun! Doors open at noon. Auction starts at
Steak Dinner American Legion Post, 3330 Chesapeake Beach Road, E. 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Order your Steak direct from the GrillMaster. The $15.00 price tag includes all the trimmings and a beverage. From 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.. Hosted by the American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206, on Route 260 in Chesapeake Beach, in the lower-Level dining room. Public welcome. For more information, call (410)257-9878. www.ALpost206.org Evening Mindfulness Practice Middleham and St. Peter’s Parish 10210 H G Trueman Rd, Lusby, MD 20657 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Starting in September, each month, every 1st and 3rd Tuesday—the Southern Maryland Meditation Community will sponsor regular Evening Mindfulness Practice in the Great Hall, from 6:30-8:00, “We will come together for sitting and walking meditation followed by a discussion on practicing mindfulness in daily life.” No registration required, drop-ins
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welcome. All Are Welcome. For more information contact For information contact—Nancy Radcliffe @ 410-3264070 or somdmeditationcommunity@ hotmail.com Middleham and St. Peter’s Parish 10210 H G Trueman Rd, Lusby, MD 20657 Rachel Eddy in Concert Calvert Marine Museum 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM The Road Scholar Summer Music Series presents Rachel Eddy in the Harms Gallery. Tickets are $10 each (cash or check) and available at the door. Doors open at 6 pm with beer and wine for sale. Eddy was born and raised in rural West Virginia. She grew up listening to local fiddlers, her father among them, going to old-time festivals, and attending square dances. Rachel now performs and teaches full-time on fiddle, banjo, guitar, mandolin, and bass. She spent time performing and teaching in Stockholm and recently performed at CMM with the Ken and Brad Kolodner Trio. American Legion Auxiliary Meeting American Legion Post, 3330 Chesapeake Beach Road, E. 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Want your voice heard? Your help is needed. All members of the American Legion Auxiliary Stallings Williams Post 206 are encouraged to attend the General Meeting at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday September 19, in the Upper Level Meeting Hall at the American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206 in Chesapeake Beach on Route 260. Inquiries should go to President Hendley at (202)246-3533.
Wednesday, September 20
Sea Squirts Calvert Marine Museum 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM (00:30 Duration) Free drop-in program for children 18-months to 3 years and their caregivers. This month’s theme is “Terrific Turtles!” Limited space available. Program will also be offered at 11 a.m. is the 10 a.m. session is full.
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Taco Dinner at Union Church 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 taco supper prior to regular prayer and fellowship. All are cordially invited. The Church is located next to the Town Hall at 8912 Chesapeake Avenue. Questions may be directed to (410)257-3555 or. www.facebook.com/ NBUnionChurch Centering Prayer Middleham and St. Peter’s Parish 10210 H G Trueman Rd, Lusby, MD 20657 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM For two weeks in September our Wednesday evening focus will be on Centering Prayer. I will be drawing on two books, “Centered Living, The Way of Centering Prayer”, by M. Basil Pennington and “Listening for the Heartbeat of God, A Celtic Spirituality”, by J. Philip Newell. Each week the program will last an hour and include times for experiencing centering prayer and other types of meditation and prayer experiences. The program starts at 7:00 PM and is proceeded by an optional Potluck dinner starting at 6:15 PM. Facilitated by Fr. David Showers Library Foundation Meeting. Calvert Library Prince Frederick 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Library Foundation Monthly Meeting. No registration. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. CalvertLibrary.info.
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Living Well with Diabetes Workshops
Join an interactive workshop for adults with Type 2 Diabetes or Pre-diabetes. Set your own goals and plan on improving your health and life! To register for a class, call 410-535-5400, ext. 459. Workshops will be held at Calvert Pines Senior Center, Mondays, September 11 - October 23, 9 - 11:30 a.m.; Thursdays, September 14 - October 19, 1 - 3:30 p.m. and at Southern Pines Senior Center, Mondays, October 16 - November 20, 1 - 3:30 p.m.
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Many studies have shown that dancing can improve mood, balance and even help with depression. Let’s cut a rug at Dancing for Fitness, Friday, September 15, 2 p.m.
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Relax your mind and enjoy the movements of yoga when Restorative Yoga begins, Monday, September 11, 9 a.m. A Legal Aid representative will be available by appointment Thursday, September 14, 1 p.m. Call for more information and to schedule an appointment.
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Bring your ideas for programs and trips for 2018 to the Focus Group, Thursday, September 14, 12:30 p.m. Do you have quilting skills? Our Project Linus group is scheduled to meet, Friday, September 15, 1 p.m.
Enjoy Bonkers Over Penny Bingo, Tuesday, September 12, 10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. Be sure to register for lunch at noon.
“I CAN” Series Calvert Library Prince Frederick 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM The “I CAN” series focuses on women in careers primarily followed by men and is particularly aimed for girls in grades 6 - 12. The first forum features math and science with discussions by a pharmacist, cyber security specialist, electrical engineer, radiation protection instructor and mathematician.
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A Taste of St. Mary’s Coming This Saturday Saturday, September 16 Save the date, Saturday, September 16 for “A Taste of St. Mary’s” on the square in Historic Leonardtown! Admission is free. As always, there will be restaurants and caterers selling samples of their specialty items, free activities for the kids, a classic car show, music, a chance to win gift certificates from participating vendors, and more! You won’t even have to miss watching your favorite NFL team since the event is on a Saturday this year! Click here for a video showing photos from past events. Registered vendors as of 9/5/17: Anita’s Cupcake Stop, Bruster’s Real Ice Cream, Cameron’s Smoothie Shack, Crabby Corn, Day’s Off Deli & Grill,
Dunkin’ Donuts, Heritage Chocolates, I’se Da Bye’s Fully Stuffed Kitchen & Catering, Jesse’s Kitchen, Kona Ice, Linda’s Cafe/Earth 2 Table Catering, McKay’s Markets, Morris Point Restaurant, N&N Oriental Market and Carry Out, Nicolletti’s Pizza, Olde Town Pub, Port of Leonardtown Winery, Quality Street Kitchen & Catering, The Rex, Rotary Club of Lexington Park, Ruddy Duck Seafood & Alehouse, Smokey Joe’s Restaurant & Catering, W.J. Dent & Sons/Chief’s Bar, and Wag N Wash Natural Food & Bakery (bring your pets!). From St. Mary’s County Chamber of Commerce
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The Ryan Forrester Band The Ruddy Duck Brewery, Solomons 7:30 - 11:00 PM www.ruddyduckbrewery.com
DJ Ray NFL Sunday Anthony’s Bar & Grill, Dunkirk www.anthonysdunkirk.com
Johanssens The Ruddy Duck Brewery, Solomons 7:30 - 11:00 PM www.ruddyduckbrewery.com
Tuesday, Sept 19
Karaoke Anglers Seafood Bar & Solomons 9:00 PM - 1:00 AM www.anglers-seafood.com
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Karaoke & DJ The Brass Rail Sports Bar, Calloway 8:00 PM-Midnight DJ Ray Anthony’s Bar & Grill, Dunkirk 9:00 PM www.anthonysdunkirk.com
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Halfway to St. Paddy’s Day The Ruddy Duck Brewery, Solomons 6:00 - 11:00 PM www.ruddyduckbrewery.com
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NOTICE TO BIDDERS HOUSING AUTHORITY OF CALVERT COUNTY Southern Pines II Senior Apartments Installation of Landscaping and Miscellaneous Site Improvements On behalf of SP II Apartments LLC, the Housing Authority of Calvert County (HACC) will accept sealed bids from qualified contractors for installation of new landscaping and miscellaneous site improvements sidewalks to be constructed at Southern Pines II Senior Apartments located at 60 Appeal Lane, Lusby, Maryland 20657. Bid packages will be available from HACC at 480 Main Street, Prince Frederick, MD from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Monday – Friday and available for download at eMaryland Marketplace (https://emaryland.buyspeed.com). HACC will accept sealed bids until 2:30PM on October 6, 2017 and publicly opened forthwith at the offices of the HACC, 480 Main Street, Prince Frederick, Maryland 20678. A MANDATORY pre-bid meeting and job site walkthrough will be held at the project site at 60 Appeal Lane, Lusby, Maryland 20657 on September 25, 2017 at 11:00 AM. Prospective bidders are reminded that the project site is an active construction site. Access to the job site will not be available at times other than the scheduled pre-bid meeting and job site walkthrough. Personal safety equipment (hard hats) will be required. For additional information, please contact Rick Cox, Director of Operations, at (410) 535-5010 or (301) 855-1350, extension 302.
NOTICE TO BIDDERS HOUSING AUTHORITY OF CALVERT COUNTY Southern Pines II Senior Apartments Installation of Low Voltage Systems (Nurse Call, CCTV) On behalf of SP II Apartments LLC, the Housing Authority of Calvert County (HACC) will accept sealed bids from qualified contractors for installation of new sidewalks to be constructed at Southern Pines II Senior Apartments located at 60 Appeal Lane, Lusby, Maryland 20657. Bid packages will be available from HACC at 480 Main Street, Prince Frederick, MD from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Monday – Friday and available for download at eMaryland Marketplace (https://emaryland. buyspeed.com). HACC will accept sealed bids until 2:30PM on October 6, 2017 and publicly opened forthwith at the offices of the HACC, 480 Main Street, Prince Frederick, Maryland 20678.
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A MANDATORY pre-bid meeting and job site walkthrough will be held at the project site at 60 Appeal Lane, Lusby, Maryland 20657 on September 25, 2017 at 11:00 AM. Prospective bidders are reminded that the project site is an active construction site. Access to the job site will not be available at times other than the scheduled pre-bid meeting and job site walkthrough. Personal safety equipment (hard hats) will be required.
NOTICE TO BIDDERS HOUSING AUTHORITY OF CALVERT COUNTY Southern Pines II Senior Apartments Installation of New Sidewalks
NOTICE TO BIDDERS HOUSING AUTHORITY OF CALVERT COUNTY Southern Pines II Senior Apartments Renovation of Pump Station
On behalf of SP II Apartments LLC, the Housing Authority of Calvert County (HACC) will accept sealed bids from qualified contractors for installation of new sidewalks to be constructed at Southern Pines II Senior Apartments located at 60 Appeal Lane, Lusby, Maryland 20657. Bid packages will be available from HACC at 480 Main Street, Prince Frederick, MD from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Monday – Friday and available for download at eMaryland Marketplace (https://emaryland. buyspeed.com).
On behalf of SP II Apartments LLC, the Housing Authority of Calvert County (HACC) will accept sealed bids from qualified contractors for renovation of an existing Calvert County owned pump station serving Southern Pines I Senior Apartments located at 50 Appeal Lane, Lusby, Maryland 20657. Bid packages will be available from HACC at 480 Main Street, Prince Frederick, MD from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Monday – Friday and available for download at eMaryland Marketplace (https://emaryland.buyspeed.com).
HACC will accept sealed bids until 2:30PM on October 6, 2017 and publicly opened forthwith at the offices of the HACC, 480 Main Street, Prince Frederick, Maryland 20678.
HACC will accept sealed bids until 2:30PM on October 6, 2017 and publicly opened forthwith at the offices of the HACC, 480 Main Street, Prince Frederick, Maryland 20678.
A MANDATORY pre-bid meeting and job site walkthrough will be held at the project site at 60 Appeal Lane, Lusby, Maryland 20657 on September 25, 2017 at 11:00 AM. Prospective bidders are reminded that the project site is an active construction site. Access to the job site will not be available at times other than the scheduled pre-bid meeting and job site walkthrough. Personal safety equipment (hard hats) will be required.
A MANDATORY pre-bid meeting and job site walkthrough will be held at the project site at 50 Appeal Lane, Lusby, Maryland 20657 on September 25, 2017 at 11:00 AM. Access to the job site will not be available at times other than the scheduled pre-bid meeting and job site walkthrough.
For additional information, please contact Rick Cox, Director of Operations, at (410) 535-5010 or (301) 855-1350, extension 302.
For additional information, please contact Rick Cox, Director of Operations, at (410) 535-5010 or (301) 855-1350, extension 302.
For additional information, please contact Rick Cox, Director of Operations, at (410) 535-5010 or (301) 855-1350, extension 302.
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