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Annual Opening Canceled, Buyer Sought By Dick Myers Editor It’ll be pretty quiet on Solomons Island this weekend. The annual spring opening of the Tiki Bar, which yearly drew thousands for the weekend bash will not be held his year. And the famous bar remains shuttered. The bar was not reopened because of the death of its owner Terry Clarke, 54, and the decision by his heirs that they did not want to operate the bar. That decision has led to the family putting the bar up for sale. Real estate agent Dennis Murphy of Murphy Commercial Real Estate of Annapolis, told The County Times that he has been working with several potential buyers but so far has had no sale, thus making it impossible for the Tiki Bar to open on its normal third weekend of April. Another real estate agent told The County Times they had a client who was
interested in purchasing the property and reopening it sometime this summer with a big bash similar to the historic spring opening. However, later in the day the agent called back to say her client was not able to proceed with the purchase because of liquor license problems. The Tiki Bar rite of spring opening had become a big event for the Calvert County tourism calendar. It was known around the world and pictures from its opening were spread around social media every year. The party had a love/hate relationship with other island businesses. Many complained about traffic and drunkenness affecting their business, but many also benefited from the extra potential customers on the island. The Solomons Business Association touted the recent Taste of Solomons as a replacement for this year’s Tiki Bar opening. dickmyers@countytimes.net
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Thursday, April 19, 2018
School Safety Still a Front-and-Center Issue
By Dick Myers Editor
The hot button topic of school security was front and center once again with the Calvert County School Board talking about it at meetings on consecutive days, April 11 and 12. The April 11 special meeting was devoted exclusively to the issue. At the regular April 12 meeting they got a progress report on safety measures from Director of School Construction Shuchita Warner. School Board President Tracy McGuire said the special meeting was called because of the criticism of the board for failing to discuss a motion by member Kelly McConkey to arm school safety advocates, who are school system employees. The special meeting was attended by four of the five board members – member Bill Phalen is recovering from broken ribs suffered in an accident.
At the conclusion of the more than two-and-a-half-hour meeting that featured 19 speakers from the audience, many of whom supported arming the safety advocates, all but McConkey still opposed that approach. School Superintendent Dr. Daniel Curry gave a detailed Power Point presentation in which he addressed the safety advocate issue. There are currently 11 safety advocates in the middle and high schools (10 of whom are retired police officers), in addition to the five school resource officers supplied by the Sheriff’s Office. Curry said to arm them would change their job description and would require a readvertising and rehiring. He said they are now extension s of the administration and do investigative work on student issues and also, according to their job description, “serve as student advocate and advisor.” Curry said if they were
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armed they would need parental consent to interact with the students. McConkey was adamant that arming them was supported by the sheriff and state police. “This was their recommendation.” He said. Sheriff Evans said he would supply any necessary training. Evans was at the meeting but did not speak. McConkey said he is especially concerned about the lapse in elementary school security and that some of the school safety advocates could be armed and switched to elementary schools. Curry said the school system has a four-pronged security plan – electronic access control systems, vandal resistant glazing system, guided vestibule improvements and perimeter/ interior surveillance. Work is being done with current funding that is expected to be finished by the end of School Superintendent Dr. Daniel Curry summer, Curry said. Warner told the board later that the complete rollout of security measures schools share their training experiences with their students. But that policy may may take as long as three years. Vestibule improvements are under have to change with the passage of the way at Sunderland, Windy Hill, Plum Maryland Safe to Learn Act by the justPoint, Patuxent, St. Leonard and Dow- concluded Maryland General Assembly. ell elementary schools. To be done with That requires active shooter training and future allocations are: Huntingtown school resource officers in every school Elementary School, Mill Creek, North- but allows an exception for one for every ern, Plum Point, and Windy Hill middle two middle and elementary schools. The schools and Huntingtown, Patuxent and bill has no funding for resource officers. In addition to the five school resource Calvert high schools, the Technology officers, 10 more would be needed to Academy and Calvert Country School. comply with the law. The majority of the Northern High will be done with the school board members seem amenable current construction. Perimeter and interior surveillance to more armed resource officers who are cameras will be installed by the end of trained police officers. The 19 people who spoke at the meetthe summer in Huntingtown, Patuxent ing were mostly parents concerned about and Calvert high schools, the Career and Technology Academy and all six their children’s safety. Douglas Scott famiddle schools. Northern High will be vored the active shooter training. “They done during construction. Still to need need to know that guns will kill you,” funding are all elementary school build- he said. A number of the speakers supported ings, Calvert Country School and the McConkey on his quest to arm to the central office building. school safety advocates. But, parent The county commissioners have comMike Williams expressed concern about mitted $2 million for security and are requiring a like match from the school the” over policing of schools.” He said board. Those monies would handle the that affected kids who are most in need remaining guided vestibule, perimeter/ of help. Claire Hill got support from the audiinterior surveillance camera and interior classroom hardware. It would not cover ence by urging everyone to pull together. “No one person is responsible. We have the $4.6 million for grounds security. The school system is doing active to act as a team,” she said. shooter training for staff but not for dickmyers@counytimes.net students. Curry said teachers in high
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Shaw to File for North Beach Mayor By Dick Myers Editor Former Calvert County Commissioner Susan Shaw will be filing this week her candidacy for Mayor of North Beach. Shaw served as county commissioner for three terms, from 2002 to 2014. The town election date is the same as the general election -- November 6th. The mayor and all six council member positions are up for election every four years in North Beach. So far, according to the town office, only Councilman Mike Benton has filed. He also is seeking to become mayor. Long-time Mayor Mark Frazer is retiring and not seeking re-election., Shaw said of Frazer, “He has been very progressive.” Frazer is known for the town’s infrastructure improvements, including the boardwalk, under his watch. Shaw noted that Frazer had been a county commissioner also before becoming mayor. Shaw said that “institutional knowledge” helped him get things done. She said she would bring that same experience to the mayor’s seat. Shaw graduated from the University of the Americas with a B.A in 1969 and Catholic University of America, with a M.A. (social work) in 1976. While commissioner she was a member of the Economic Development Commission, Calvert County, 2002-14; Board of Health, Calvert County, 2002-14; TriCounty Council for Southern Maryland, 2002-14; Task Force on Traffic Capacity Across the Chesapeake Bay, 2004-06; Southern Maryland Higher Education Council, 2011. Most recently Shaw was publisher of the Calvert Gazette newspaper, which ceased publication several months ago. dickmyers@countytimes.net
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By Dick Myers Editor What could be at stake is $1.8 million. That’s the amount of money that has been earmarked by the Maryland Tobacco Restitution Fund for the Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission (SMADC), an arm of the Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland. The money was originally intended to be used to construct a meat processing facility. That project has stalled. A Request for Proposals (RFP) was put out for the meat processing facility. According to SMADC Director Shelby Watson-Hampton, the Southern Maryland Agricultural Development bids were deemed not acceptable. Commission Director Shelby Watson-Hampton The problem with the idea is that SMADC can’t own land nor can they op- est in Bealton, VA said the key to the erate a business. It required a third party idea working was for the local farmers to provide him with specific numbers of to become involved. The commission is floating the idea of how many livestock they could provide the creation of a livestock cooperative and at what frequency. He was thinking for Southern Maryland and marketing that perhaps one pick-up a month foltheir product under the banner “South- lowed several weeks later with the drop ern Maryland Meats.” The idea has some off could work. Mike Brannon of Old Line Meats of support although there is also resistance Baltimore, a kosher facility, said his out of fear that the individual producer company also would entertain being would lose their identity and thus their involved. And a farmer, speaking for main calling card. Watson-Hampton insists that wouldn’t Sudlersville Meat Locker on the Eastbe the case. Even with the umbrella ern Shore, said that company also would name, she said the marketing could in- participate. At the meeting it was announced that clude each processor’s uniqueness. The idea was floated at a meeting last members of the Amish community were month for the livestock producer com- getting ready to establish a slaughter famunity. At that meeting the farmers cility later this year. That could elimialso expressed fondness for the compa- nate one part of the travel problem, but nies they use for slaughter and process- Rodrigues said his company only acing. The problem is that none of them is cepted live stock. Although there appeared to be some nearby. Transportation thus becomes the support or the drop off/pick up idea, sevoverriding issue and was in fact the motivator for the original meat processing eral other farmers touted a processing facility for high-end, value-added meat facility idea. Several representatives of those out- products. To get the answers requested by the of-the-area processing companies came down to Southern Maryland for a meet- processing companies, commission ing April 16 at the Charlotte Hall Li- member Craig Sewell is sending out brary. Livestock farmers for the three an on-line questionnaire. “I know how many producers there are in Southern Southern Maryland counties attended. To overcome the transportation hur- Maryland. I don’ know what you prodle, the idea being considered is set- duce,” he said. There is some urgency because of that ting up a place for the farmers to drop pot of funding. Watson-Hampton said off their livestock and a place for them to pick up the finished product. With no one was pressuring her now, but they volume, the slaughter/processing com- can’t hold onto the money forever withpanies would be incentivized to provide out putting it to use. “You all have to tell me how to spend the transportation. It was agreed at the meeting that for it,” she told those famers at the meeting. such an idea to work there needed to be dickmyers@countytimes.net some type of freezer storage facility at the drop off area. Michael Rodrigues of Faquier’s Fin-
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he said. School Superintendent Dr. Daniel Curry noted that the percentage of African-Americans in support positions was higher. Those employees have been the target of recruitment – to help them qualify for teacher certificates. Howard said he is currently working with three support staff. Other areas of focus for recruitment include offering contingent contracts for those not quite certified and offering signing bonuses. The school system, however, is more restrictive in hiring experienced teachers, limiting hiring to those with 13 years or less experience. Curry hypothized that the requirement might be our of fear that some would move to the county from lower paying areas to build up their retirement pay. Human resource staff have in-school and out-of-school recruitment efforts. They go to some of the nearby Historically Black colleges such as Coppin and Morgan State. And they have five fairs yearly in the schools, according to Hutchins. Dr. Curry is also in the process of creating a video that can be shown when the staff travels to college campuses for recruitment. Jacobs explained the school system’s ongoing professional development, which is a key component of the workforce effort. It begins with new teacher orientation and continues with each new hire having an experienced teacher provide mentoring. That mentoring also comes from principals and other administrative staff. Professional development also includes optional summer learning experiences for teachers. The most recent emphasis has been on digital learning. dickmyers@countytimes.net
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What’s Coming to Calvert The following list of pending site plans was presented to the Calvert County Planning Commission at their April 18 meeting. That means that the proposals are on the list for consideration by the planning commission at a future meeting. Those meetings are now being held at the Harriet E. Brown Community Center (HEBCC), 901 Dares Beach Road, Prince Frederick. 1) SPR-16-537335, Scaggs Industrial Flex Space Located at 7630 Meadow Run Lane, Meadow Run Industrial Park in Owings, on a 14.61 parcel, zoned I-1. Proposed two multi-tenant light industrial buildings totalling 25,600 square feet. The submittal was accepted February 24, 2016 as a Category I project. Agent: Collinson Oliff & Associates 2) SPR-2017-245, Huntingtown Fastop Located at 3921 Old Town Road in Huntingtown on a 1.01 parcel, zoned HTC, Mixed Use District. Proposed to re-purpose the existing automobile sales building into a joint use, convenience/ liquor store, with gas pumps, required parking and utilities. The project is on private water & sewer. The submittal was accepted May 24, 2017. Agent: R.A. Barrett 3) SPR-2017-266, Calvert Hills East Located on the west side of North Prince Frederick Boulevard and Radio Road in Prince Frederick on five (5) parcels consisting of 22.57 acres, zoned PFTC, Village District. The proposed five (5)
new buildings contain 96 apartments, a maintenance building, required parking, utilities and recreation area. The project is on public water & sewer. The submittal was accepted September 27, 2017. Agent: Bay Engineering 4) SPR-2018-272, Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department, Company #2 Located at 450 S. Solomons Island Road, Prince Frederick, on a 4.44 parcel, zoned PFTC, Town District. Proposed to demolish the existing 18,000 sq. ft. building and replace it with a 29,929 sq. ft. new building as well as expand the parking lot and other site improvements. The following Major Subdivision Proposed Project List for Upcoming Review was also submitted at ten same meeting: 1) SD 09-07A, Evergreen Park, Zellis Property Located on Pushaw Station Road in Sunderland. Zoned RCD, 567.24 ac; 60 proposed lots; Submittal accepted September 22, 2012 - HOLD Agent: Wilkerson & Associates 2) SD 12-05, Georges Subdivision, Lots 1-11 Located on Christianna Parran Road in Chesapeake Beach. Zoned RCD; 54.86 ac.; Submittal accepted September 18, 2012 - HOLD Agent: Wilkerson & Associates 3) SD-2017-047, Shoppes at Apple Greene, Lots 1 & 2, and Outlot 3 Located on Dunkirk Way within the Shoppes at Apple Greene Shopping Center, on a parcel consisting of 15.47 acres, zoned Dunkirk Town Center. Submittal accepted July 26, 2017. Agent: Collinson, Oliff & Associates 4) SD-2017-0048, Calvert Hills East Located on Prince Frederick Boulevard in Prince Frederick. Zoned Town Center (TC), 22.57 acres; three lots. Submittal accepted September 27, 2017. Agent: Bay Engineering. Information supplied by the Calvert County Planning & Zoning Department
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Solomons Resident Still Bowling at 96
O’Connell and Long
By Guy Leonard Staff Writer As Lois O’Connell gets ready to take another turn to bowl at Esperanza Lanes in Lexington Park, she takes a swig of beer from a bottle of Angry Orchard. “This is what keeps me going,” O’Connell says, laughing. Next to her beer is a bowling pin, signed by all her bowling league friends and tied to it are a bunch of colorful
balloons. It’s a celebration of her 96th birthday; she’s the oldest one to continue bowling at Esperanza Lanes, said Doug Long, owner there since 1984. “I’ve been bowling since I was about 16 years old,” O’Connell said. “Yeah, I’m good at it.” O’Connell is used to the bowling scene since she worked at the Navy’s station at Indian Head in Charles County decades ago. “I used to set pins for the chiefs there,” she said. She also bowled at the old Naval Air Station in Anacostia, where she had a job as the manager of the Officers’ Mess. She’s always used a 13-pound ball up to this year when she switched to an 11-pounder. Even at her age she usually scores over 100 on the lanes, her family says. “I hope I’m bowling when I’m 100,” O’Connell, who lives in the Asbury community in Solomons, said. “I’ve been in good health so thank God for that. “I can’t ever think about not doing it [bowling.]” She said that bowling is something most anyone can do at any age. “This is something you can do well up into your age,” O’Connell said. “As long as you can stand.” guyleonard@countytimes.net
American Legion Commander Visits Southern Maryland
Denise Rohan (l) American Legion National Commander- first woman Commander in history of the organization visited the American Legion Harry White Wilmer Post 82 in La Plata on March 17. With her are American Legion Auxiliary National Foundation Board Member Shirl Hendley and Maryland Veterans Secretary George Owings. Submitted photo.
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Regional Library Announces Board of Directors
Newly elected 2018 board of trustee members for the Southern Maryland Regional Library Association, from left to right: James Hanley (St. Mary’s); Beth Roth (St. Mary’s); Delores Brown (Calvert); Martha Grahame (Calvert); Carolyn McHugh (Calvert); Marge Rhoden (Charles); Janice Walthour (St. Mary’s); and Sharan Marshall, Chief Executive Officer, Southern Maryland Regional Library.
The Southern Maryland Regional Library Association welcomed a new member to its board of trustees during the annual corporation meeting on April 10. Delores Brown joined six other board members who are elected annually to serve a three-year term. The other six who were elected are returning members, including the newly elected board officers: James Hanley, President; Marge Rhoden, Vice President; and Martha Grahame, Treasurer. Two additional board member positions are vacant at this time. The Southern Maryland Regional Library Association is a regional resource center for the public libraries in Calvert, Charles and St. Mary’s counties; providing library services for the staff and customers of public libraries throughout
Southern Maryland. The board of trustees is composed of three members from each of the three Southern Maryland counties. The regional library was formed in 1959 to enhance the services provided by the county libraries. It is part of a statewide resource network of three regional resource centers, working in collaboration with the State Library Resource Center, to provide efficient, economical and coordinated library services that the county library systems cannot adequately provide themselves. For more information about the Southern Maryland Regional Library Association, visit smrla.org or call 301-884-0436.
The Calvert County Department of Parks & Recreation Natural Resources Division, in partnership with the Maryland Department of Planning, encourages citizens to engage in outdoor exploratory activities along the Patuxent River during the 2018 Patuxent Challenge. During this social media event, paddle a kayak or canoe at Kings Landing Park, take a hike along the Patuxent River at Jefferson Patterson Park or visit a favorite location along the river to take in the scenic views and enjoy the beauty of nature. “The Patuxent River offers a wide variety of outdoor recreation opportunities and the Patuxent Challenge provides a menu of these fun activities,” said Calvert County Natural Resources Division
Chief Karyn Molines. “By completing the Patuxent Challenge, you will experience a different aspect of the Patuxent River with each activity as the river changes from its headwaters to the Chesapeake Bay.” Join the Patuxent River Challenge by visiting www.patuxentchallenge.org and choose an activity listed. Post photos through your preferred social media platform, hashtag #PatuxentChallenge and send photos to patuxentchallenge@ gmail.com for a chance to win prizes. For full details about the Patuxent Challenge, visit online at the link provide
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Citizens Invited to Take Part in the Patuxent Challenge
Press Release from Calvert County Government
Deadline Near for Meats Junior Membership Program The Steering Committee of Southern Maryland Meats (SMM) is proud to announce the application process for the 2018 SMM Junior Livestock Program. Deadline for enrollment is Tuesday, May 1, 2018. The SMM Junior Program was developed to engage young people in raising livestock for quality meat production and to raise awareness for the Southern Maryland Meats brand and SMM producer farms. The SMM Junior Membership Program is open to any youth (age 8 to 21 years) resident in the five Southern Maryland Counties (Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles, Prince George’s and St. Mary’s) involved in livestock production. Eligible livestock includes beef, sheep, hogs, goats, poultry, and rabbits. All Southern Maryland youth, including 4-H members and Future Farmers of America (FFA), are encouraged to apply. Youth participating in the Program will be raising high-quality meat animals adhering to SMM standard for feed, humane and responsible raising practices. They will be enthusiastically supported for their efforts. Participants will receive free promotional materials (stall card, flyers, t-shirt) to help promote their animals during the county fair show season
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and livestock auctions. A Completion Award ($100 per participant as funding allows) will be presented to youth who successfully complete the SMM Junior Membership Program requirements. Applications to participate in the Junior Membership Program must be received by May 1, 2018, for all livestock. To apply, visit the “News and Announcements” page “Current News” on the SMADC website at SMADC.com to find the application form. It is also attached to the bottom of this announcement. For questions about the SMM Junior Membership Program contact Craig Sewell, SMM Marketing and Livestock Specialist at (301) 274-1922, Ex 1, or by email at csewell@smadc.com. The Southern Maryland Meats marketing program is a program of the Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission (SMADC) and was developed to promote, market and support the region’s livestock producers. An eleven member Steering Committee of representatives from the five Southern Maryland counties advises the Program. To find out more about SMM, visit www. southernmarylandmeats.com.
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Come meet me and the wonderful gang at Tri-County Animal Shelter (6707 Animal Shelter Road, Hughesville) or call 301-932-1713 for more information. To see more of my amazing friends available for adoption, “like” us on Facebook @ Tri-County Animal Shelter Southern MD.
Sports minor league baseball intersected with an NBA rookie. John Feinstein, best-selling author and columnist for The Washington Post, published “Where Nobody Knows Your Name” in 2014, a book chronically life in baseball’s minor leagues. I’m listening to it on tape now – four years after it was published. Being cordially late to the party turned out to be perfect timing. Shortly after starting Feinstein’s book, Andre Ingram happened. The connections defy explanation. Feinstein, a D.C.-based writer and Potomac, Maryland resident pens a book about baseball’s minor leagues. My latent listen times precisely with Ingram, a one-time basketball star at D.C.’s American University making his NBA debut with the Los Angeles Lakers at age 32 and after a decade in the NBA Development/ G-League and one year playing in Australia (in other words, pro basketball’s minor leagues). Sometimes the writer chooses the topic; sometimes the topic chooses him. Ingram only played the last two regular season games with the Lakers, but he scored 19 in his debut. That, and his incredible 46.1% career three-point shooting percentage, should at least earn him a serious look next year. But in some ways the results don’t matter; what does is, very simply, he played in the NBA. Or, as Crash Davis said in the classic minor league movie Bull Durham, he made it to “The Show”. That’s the prevailing message in all the stories in Feinstein’s book. Highly touted prospects, undrafted free agents, former major leaguers rehabbing from in-
Getting “The Call”
This article was rescued from the jaws of hypocrisy by the timely, and unlikely, convergence of two white knights. It was set to be a screed about the decline of the Baltimore Ravens, a once-upon-a-time model NFL franchise. The Ravens, you see, just signed Robert Griffin III, after a year on ice, to be its backup quarterback. Last summer, Baltimore considered Colin Kaepernick for the same position but decided, despite his unquestioned conviction and philanthropy, that his method of supporting social change was unworthy of the esteemed franchise. So instead, they inked a lesser player who was, in all probability, unfaithful to his first wife and impregnated his second outside of wedlock. It’s a befitting decision by a franchise that erected a statue of Ray Lewis outside its stadium and initially stood by Ray Rice after his grotesque domestic violence incident. But please, ignore the hypocrisy and sleep well at night, Ravens nation. Enough of that. I mercifully digress to a more positive storyline, one that started, once upon a time, when
jury or trying to rediscover the magic: every player’s specific story differs but they are all there, grinding, traveling America’s highways in obscurity solely to realize the dream of playing, either again or the first time, in the majors. Ingram’s sport is basketball, but after playing for three NBA G-league teams and Australia’s Perth Wildcats across a decade, he could have fit nicely in Feinstein’s baseball book. How many times must Ingram have doubted himself, wondered what he was doing, questioned whether it was worth it or if he should just hang up the sneakers, put the dream to bed and get on with his life. Feinstein’s real-life baseball characters project similar internal struggles. To a man, their drive felt obsessive – if somebody somewhere offered a job, and therefore a chance to sustain their dream, they would take it, no matter where it was or how humble the gig. Ingram and Feinstein’s minor league baseball players are big dreamers, and no matter how loud the alarm of conventional wisdom or the real world blared, they kept dreaming. Their journeys took tremendous sacrifice (from player and family), commitment to a goal, tolerance of professional risk, constructive acceptance of rejection and, underlying it all, a relentless belief that one day the “phone” would ring and it wouldn’t just be “a call”, it would be “the call”. That call finally came for Ingram. For many in the lower rungs of professional basketball or baseball’s minor leagues, it hasn’t and it never will. Regardless, I respect the heck out every single player who’s still out there waiting for the phone to ring and their dream to come true. Send comments to RonaldGuyJr@gmail.com
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Maryland State Police Report April 16, 2018
Possession of Heroin & Marijuana: On 4/11/18 at 1:30 am, Trooper Marsch stopped a vehicle for traffic violations on Rousby Hall Rd. in Lusby. The odor of marijuana was emitting from inside the vehicle. A probable cause search revealed marijuana and heroin. Michael E. Sidman, 24 of Lusby was arrested for possession of CDS and CDS Paraphernalia. Sidman was incarcerated in the Calvert County Detention Center. Theft / Destruction of Property: On 4/15/18 at 7:57 pm, Trooper First Class Matthews and Trooper Kelly responded to the 2000 block of Potts Point Rd. in Huntingtown, MD for a
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Dentist Dr. Stephen Dargan: Serving Calvert for 40 Years came into the county. The hospital was just completed. I went to what was then Calvert Bank & Trust and asked to see an officer and it happened to be J.R. Kahl, Stephen Dargan was asked how many mouths he’s who was a vice president.” looked into in his life. He paused. Let’s see. TwentyDargan asked Kahn, about the growth prospects of five a day. Four or five days a week -- for 40 years. The the area. Kahl encouraged him. “It was a little serendipCalvert County dentist tries to do the math in his head itous. The secretary of the bank was Dr. George Weems and then concludes – “incalculable!” who was also one of the three county commissioners,” Dr. Dargan, like many Calvert County residents, was he explained. At the tine Weems, who was a general born and raised in Prince George’s County but chose practitioner, was building what was then Prince FredCalvert as his home, a place to live on the water, raise erick Medical Arts Building across the street from the his kids and grow a business. How he got here was a hospital emergency room. Weems was supportive and little bit by chance. gave the fledgling dentist a favorable lease. The rest as Dargan grew up in the Lanham area and went to they say, “is history.” Duval High School. He did his undergraduate work At the time there were three full-tine dentists (includat West Virginia University, where he met his wife ing North Beach Mayor Mark Frazer and his brother) Carol. He then attended the prestigious University of in Prince Frederick and a few others around the county. Maryland Dental School, the world’s first and oldest. The Fraszers, he said, “were very supportive and be“It’s known world-wide for the research caliber of our came very good friends of mine.” graduates and considered one of the elite dental schools “The community was very small. At the time Route in the world,” he said during an interview on April 16. 4 was only dualized down to the Prince Frederick fire Dargan noted that since he graduated in 1977 from department. That was what I was looking for,” he said. the University of Maryland Dental School, the student Even with the growth he said today it is still not what he body has become more diverse, particularly with more left in Prince George’s. women. When he was going there it was about 20 perDargan came into a county with a small network of cent female; now it’s 50 percent. Also, the faculty is dentists and doctors. “He described it as very collegial, more female. “a small professional network” in which everyone got The new dentist first started with an existing practice along and helped each other. in Lanham, but he “always wanted to live around the “Since that tine the community has been very supwater” and not in Prince Georges County. So, he first portive of our practice,” he said. Robert Miller came on checked Annapolis and then drove down Route 2. “I board in 1982 and is still with the practice, first as an associate and now a partner. In 1992 the practice moved from its initial location to a space formerly occupied by an orthopedic practice on the opposite side of Routes 2/4 at the Century 21 Building. Drs. Dargan and Miller belong to the Maryland Dental Association which has a chapter in Southern Maryland that meets regularly. Dargan is pastpresident of the Patuxent Dental Association and has been a trustee with the state group. The local dental society, he said, has been in the forefront of helping with access to care through the Mission of Mercy, which provides free access to dental care through a huge volunteer effort involving the dentists, hygienists and other community members. Dargan has worked with the founder, Mechanicsville dentist Dr. Butch Morgan, since the beginning. The next Mission of Mercy free dental clinic Dr. Stephen Dargan with his practice’s office manage Tracy Hall (right) and Christina Hall in Southern Maryland is By Dick Myers Editor
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scheduled for July 27-28 at North Point High School in Waldorf. They regularly average about 700 volunteers and serve 1,000 patients at their two events a year around the state. Dargan has seen a lot of changes in his 40 years. “First of all, the patients are more aware of oral health than what I saw originally.” That’s a nationwide trend he said, but in Calvert it has to do with the population make-up. Also, he said there has been a lot of innovation in dental materials and anesthetics to make it more comfortable for patients And, “We pretty much as a [profession have gotten away from using film, Now, it’s all digital,” he said. That reduces patient exposure time by at least two-thirds to a minimal and safe level. It also cuts down on the chemical waste. “Still the bottom line is we are treating a patient, usually apprehensive. You still have to treat them gently, correctly and comfortably,” Dargan explained. “Our practice philosophy is ‘the patient is first’.” The hygienists, he said, are the key to executing that [philosophy. Also, in the small practice, he said the patients aren’t shuttled back and forth. Either he or Dr. Miller sees every patient and stays with them from diagnosis to treatment. Staff includes two hygienists, four clinical assistants and three at the front desk. The practice’s office manager, Tracy Hall has worked there since 1981 when she was 17. Dargan agrees that oral health is a predictor of other health issues. “it’s the portal to the digestive system.” They do a full oral cancer screening in every periodic exam. Unlike the local doctor shortage, Dargan says there is not a dental shortage. “Here in the county we are fine.” The big issue, though is the lack of adult dental Medicaid, although children are covered, he said. A bill sponsored by Charles County Sen. Mac Middleton opens up an adult dental pilot program beginning in September. Now, he said, adult patients are going to the emergency room for expensive care that often involves just prescribing narcotics to ease the pain. Hospitals are also moving to using an alternative referral system instead of prescribing drugs. He’s now 66 but he has no plans for retirement yet. “I still really enjoy my patients. I certainly plan on continuing the practice until I am 70 at a minimum. I still enjoy it. I still have my health.” He added, “I don’t have a deadline yet.” He is now seeing the grandkids of his original patients. His wife of 43 years, Carol, helped put Dargan through medical school. She’s a retired teacher, having taught at Huntingtown Elementary for 20 years and then at Plum Point Middle School until she retired in 2009. They have three grown children, none of whom is a dentist, but one is a teacher. “In spite of the congestion, I still think this is a wonderful place to live and raise children. I love my community. I live 12 minutes from here (on the water).” He listens to WTOP every morning and hears about all the problems in the area he escaped from. “I feel very blessed to be able to practice and live here. If I could change anything, I wouldn’t.” dickmyers@countytimes.net
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Obituaries
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In Remembrance Wells Dixon W e l l s Dixon of Galesville MD passed away on April 15th after a short illness. He is survived by his wife, Laura, his children Jessica Tawes (Greg) , Paul Dixon (Kristen) Charlotte Graves (Kevin), nephew Bob Duncan, great nephew James Stowell and 6 grandchildren. The family requests in lieu of flowers, contributions to West Rhode Riverkeeper, Inc., 8400 Atwell Road, Shady Side MD 20764; Phone: 410-867-7171; website: https://co.clickandpledge.com/ advanced/default.aspx?wid=137006
Harold Kirkpatrick Green, Jr., Harold Kirkpatrick Green, Jr., 81, of Port Republic, Maryland passed away April 15, 2018 at his home. He was born in Buffalo, New York on March 5, 1937 to the late Harold K. and Beatrice Gates Green, Sr. Harold served in the Army National Guard and was listed as a sharp shooter. He retired from H. J. Heinz Co. where he worked a Manager for East Coast Distribution of food like Heinz ketchup and Star-Kist Tuna. Harold had a favorite saying which he told his son on numerous occasions and he remembers fondly, “Everything can be taken away from you but a good memory” He is survived by his son, Michael D. Green and his wife Stephanie, their son John and a sister Bette Krause and her husband Sam. The family will receive friends on Thursday April 19, 2018 at the Rausch Funeral Home, 4405 Broomes Island
Road Port Republic, MD where a memorial service will follow at 7 PM. Interment is private. Memorial contributions may be made to Calvert Hospice, Calvert Hospice, P.O. Box 838, 238 Merrimac Cour, Prince Frederick MD 20678; Phone: 410-535-0892; website: http://calverthospice.org
James William Tunstall, III Ja m e s William Tu n s t a l l , III, 65, of Owings, MD passed away April 13, 2018 at his residence. He was born July 2, 1952 in Washington, DC to James William and Helen Charlotte (Johns) Tunstall, II. Jimmy was raised in College Park and graduated from High Point High School. He was a member of Branchville V.F. D. in College Park. Jimmy married Mary C. “Bonnie” Campbell in South Carolina on May 3, 1969. He retired as a truck driver with Air Products and Chemicals of Bladensburg. He later went to work for Strohecker Trucking in Owings, retiring in July 2017. Jimmy was a drummer and later became the lead guitar player in the band Crossfire. He and Bonnie fostered many cats and kittens over the years. Jimmy enjoyed riding his Harley, camping and drinking beer. Surviving are his wife Bonnie Tunstall of Owings, daughter Leeanne Sullivan of Hagerstown, grandchildren Jessica and Rodger Merritt of Hagerstown and David Sullivan of Baltimore, great grandchildren Brody, Cash and Abigale, and special friends Kristen and Michael Gibbons of Huntingtown. Memorial Contributions may be made to Friends of Felines, P.O. Box 325
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Oliver Franklin “Frankie” Bowen Oliver Franklin “Frankie” Bowen, 68, of Lusby, Maryland passed away at his home on April 12, 2018 surrounded by family and friends. Born on June 22, 1949 in Huntingtown Maryland, he was the son of William Hamilton “Billy” Bowen, Sr. and Irvine Catterton Bowen. Born and raised on White Oak Farm, he carried his early love of horses throughout his entire life. Frankie graduated from Calvert Senior High School in 1967 and went on to serve with the National Guard out of the Prince Frederick Armory. After many years as a heavy equipment operator, the business owner of O.F. Bowen Excavating, and employed by many other agencies, Frankie retired to live his life of a “cowboy” operating Circle B Farms where he spent all of his time doing what he loved. Frankie is survived by his daughter Tamara “Tammy” Bowen Porch and her husband Waverly, of Newman Georgia, son Ryan Franklin Bowen and his wife Dr. Jessica Lynn Bowen (DVM) of St. Leonard, Maryland. Grandfather of Jaycie Lynn Cameron Jace, and Sadie Grace Porch of Newman, Georgia, George Franklin “Duke” and Evelyn “Evie” Lee Bowen of St. Leonard, Maryland, Thomas Wilson and Austin Tyler Bowen of Lusby, Maryland. He is also survived by his sister Sharon Lee Wells of Huntingtown, Maryland; his dear friend Sue Franklin of Dowell, Maryland and many devoted nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents and his only brother William Hamilton “Bill” Bowen, Jr. Visitation will be Friday, April 20, 2019, 6-8 p.n. and Saturday April 21, 10-11 a.m. at Rausch Funeral Home – Lusby, 20 American Lane, Lusby MD 20657. Memorial Service will follow at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. 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
Raymond Leo Bast Raymond Leo Bast, 92, of Galesville passed away April 12, 2018 at his daughter’s home surrounded by family. He was born September 13, 1925 in Shady Side to Edward Leo and Laura Janet
(Lee) Bast. Raymond was raised in Shady Side and attended S o u t h ern High School. He joined the United States Navy in 1943 and was honorably discharged in 1946 after serving in WWII. During his time in the service Raymond served aboard the USS Hornet and USS Timbalier. He married Minibel Harrison July 31, 1948 and they made their home in Galesville. Raymond enjoyed woodworking, building, and spending time with his family and friends. Raymond was preceded in death by his wife Minibel Harrison Bast in 2015 and brothers Walter and Johnny Bast. He is survived by his children Robert E. Bast and wife Geraldine of Shady Side, Bonnie Greenwell and husband Maurice of Deale, Gini Simmons and husband Bobby of Churchton, Leslie Rae Lewis and husband Kirk of Shady Side, and Mike Bast and wife Donna of Nanjemoy, 9 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, a sister Elaine Catterton and a brother Bobby Bast. Visitation will be Saturday, April 21, 2018, 1-2 p.m. at Rausch Funeral Home - Owings 8325 Mount Harmony Lane, Owings MD 20736. Memorial Service will follow at 2 p.. at the fueral home. Interment will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Richie Highway Pasadena MD 21122; Phone: 410987-2003; website: http://www. hospicechesapeake
H.G. Hatcher H . G . Hatcher, 83, died at home April 11, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. H.G. was born Feb. 2, 1935 in Floyd, Virginia. He married Marie Tolbert December 22, 1955, and they moved to Huntingtown, Maryland in 1956. They ran familyowned businesses in Calvert County including the Texaco gas station in Barstow, and Hatcher Supply in Huntingtown. One of his favorite things to do was support his grandchildren at their sporting activities. He always put fam-
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ily first and enjoyed traveling together with them including several crosscountry trips to California. One of his hobbies was collecting classic automobiles and competing in local car shows. H.G. is survived by his wife of 62 years, Marie; children Alvin Hatcher (Laura), Darryl Hatcher (Ronda), Carolyn Yost (Scott) and Renee Hatcher; grandchildren, Josh, Zac, Jessica, Brittany, Riley, Emma; great grandchildren Arya and Rhett; sister, Lois Jean Wade; sister-in-law Alease Hatcher of Ferrum, Virginia; niece, Patricia Cranford (Steve); and nephews Michael (Angela), Mark and Marty Hatcher and Tommy Wade. He was preceded in death by parents Hubert and Leila, and a brother Ray. 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.or or Huntingtown U.M. Church, P.O. Box 550, Huntingtown MD 20639 Funeral arrangements were by Rausch Funeral Home.
Barbara Ruth Yocubik Ba rba ra Ruth Yocubik, 81, of Po c omoke and formerly of Owings passed away April 8, 2018 in Salisbury. She was born April 10, 1936 in Mt. Pleasant, PA to Clarence and Ruth (Miles) Piper. She married Alfred Yocubik on January 5, 1960 and they lived in Takoma Park, Davidsonville and then moved to Owings in 1977. Barbara was a bank teller at Citizens Bank, now SunTrust Bank, in Dunkirk for many years. She was a member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in North Beach, where she served in the church choir. She enjoyed music, going to casino’s, and was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan. She was preceded in death by her husband Alfred in 2000, and a brother Skip Piper. Barbara is survived by sons Robert A. Yocubik and wife Patti of Pocomoke, and Alan V. Yocubik and wife Christina Ferguson of Owings, grandchildren Brian Yocubik of Owings, Alyssa Yocubik of Chesapeake Beach, Justin and Jenn Ferguson and Tysa Richardson, and a sister Kathy Baker of Flagler Beach, FL. Memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517 Topeka KS 66675; website: http://
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woundedwarriorproject.org Funeral arrangements were made by Rausch Funeral Home.
Peter John “Pete” Facchina Peter John “Pete” Facchina, 57, of Lusby, MD, and formerly of Hyattsville, MD, passed away on April 10, 2018 in Washington, DC. Born March 9, 1961 in Cheverly, MD, he was the son of Joan (Kruger) Facchina and Charles B. Facchina, Jr. Pete graduated from Archbishop Carroll High School in 1979 and moved to Calvert County from Prince George’s County in 1995. He was a Senior Superintendent in Washington, DC with WCS Construction for 26 years. Pete is survived by his mother, Joan Facchina of Lusby, MD and father, Charles B. Facchina, Jr. of Mechanicsville, VA; his children, Savannah Facchina and Brandon Facchina both of Lusby, MD; his former spouse, Kat Facchina Matthews of Cambridge, MD; his step-childen, Kira Thompson Bonora of Church Hill, MD and Dennis Thompson of Elkridge, MD; six grandchildren; and his siblings, Andrew Facchina of Landover, MD, Christine Holson of Owings, MD, Thomas Facchina of Urbana, MD and Angela Standish of Harrisburg, PA. Family received friends on Monday, April 16, 2018 from 10:30 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. with a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated by Father Dan Carson and Deacon Chad Martin following at 12:00 p.m. at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, 225 Alexander Street, Solomons, MD 20688. Interment followed in Solomons United Methodist Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were Brandon Facchina, Richard Holson, Jr., Thomas Holson, Dennis Thompson, David Leitzel, Thomas Facchina and Andrew Facchina. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 7500 Greenway Center Drive, Suite 300, Greenbelt, MD 20770. Condolences to the family may be made at www.rauschfuneralhomes. com.
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Teacher, Support Person of the Year Selected things that make her a special person. She has a big heart, and somehow always finds ways to discover each person’s hidden potential.” She is passionate about teaching children, and she can always be heard encouraging someone to have a wonderful day. She continuously looks to build trust with colleagues, students, and families by forming relationships, and she is unrelenting in searching for creTeacher of the Year Dr. Melaney Sanchez of Mt. ative ways to inspire children to Harmony E.S. poses with Superintendent Dr. Daniel love learning. Curry (l) and Bayside Auto Group President Geoff According to his principal, Wannamaker. Sabrina Bergen, Mr. Jones “is Calvert County Public Schools prouda team player, makes every day better, ly announces that Dr. Melaney Sanchez and exemplifies everything that is great is the 2018 Teacher of the Year, and at Patuxent.” He joined the Patuxent Dean Jones is the Educational Support High staff after retiring from a 26-year Person of the Year. career in the Prince George’s County PoDr. Sanchez is the school librarian at lice Department. He brings his expertise Mt. Harmony Elementary School. Jones and good judgment to his role as a safety is the safety advocate at Patuxent High advocate and is always compassionate School. and patient with staff and students alike, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Daniel without compromising his integrity or D. Curry said, “I’ve had the opportunity the enforcement of school rules. to meet these two many times. They are Bios from the principals of each indeed outstanding.” school were read for their teacher of the Dr. Sanchez has a long list of profesyear and educational support person of sional accomplishments, but her printhe year candidates by MC Dr. Victoria cipal, Charles Treft, said, “it isn’t those Karol, who organizes the annual event.
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Bayside Auto Group has traditionally donated a two-year lease on a new vehicle to the Teacher of the Year. In a surprise announcement from company owner Geoff Wannamaker, this year they are also donating a two-year lease on a new vehicle to the Educational Support Person of the Year. Dr. Sanchez will move on to the statelevel Teacher of the Year competition. The 2018 Maryland Teacher of the Year will be announced in the fall. The winners were announced March 12 at a gala event held at the Chesapeake Beach Resort and Spa. The Teacher of the Year and Educational Support Person of the Year celebration is generously sponsored by the following businesses and organizations: Diamond Bayside Toyota Benefactor Chesapeake Beach Resort & Spa Community Bank of the Chesapeake
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Activist, Communications Expert to be Commencement Speaker
St. Mary’s College of Maryland is pleased to announce that Wanda Queen Draper will deliver St. Mary’s College’s commenc ement address. The Wanda Queen Draper com mencement ceremony will be held on the College’s Townhouse Green on Saturday, May 12, starting at 10 a.m. A native of Baltimore, Md., Draper graduated from the University of Maryland School of Journalism. She went on to attend Johns Hopkins University Graduate School of Contemporary Studies and the University of Maryland School of Law. She was appointed executive director of the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture in September 2016. She came to the museum from WBALTV of the Hearst Corporation in a number of capacities including director of programming and public affairs. She began her career with Hearst Newspapers as a reporter for the Baltimore News American. She also worked at WJZ-TV and Maryland Public Television. She spent five years as director of community affairs and visitor services at the National Aquarium in Baltimore, managing admissions, security, catered events,
retail sales and community affairs. She has extensive management training at the Disney Institute, the American Association of Zoos and Aquariums and the National Association of Broadcasters. Draper is dedicated to uplifting and empowering communities in need. Her view of community service as a social responsibility has led her to take on hunger, homeless, and education, amongst many other worthy causes. The highlight of her community service was serving on the founding board of the Reginald Lewis Museum from 1999 to 2008. During that time, $38 million was raised to build the museum and $2 million to install the permanent collection. She returned as executive director in 2016 and looks forward to the many contributions that the museum will make toward enriching the lives of Baltimoreans, Marylanders, and visitors of all ages. Draper is married to Robert Draper. They have two children and three grandchildren. St. Mary’s College of Maryland is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education through 20242025. St. Mary’s College, designated the Maryland state honors college in 1992, is ranked one of the best public liberal arts schools in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. Approximately 1,600 students attend the college, nestled on the St. Mary’s River in Southern Maryland. Press Release from SMCM
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Thursday, April 19
DIY Monster Terrariums for Teens. 6:30-8:00pm. Come learn how to build your own monster, dinosaur or action figure habitat, with plants! Participants will be able to add their own personal touches and take their creations home. Materials provided. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410535-0291 or 301-855-1862. Kids Just Want to Have Fun. 6:307:30pm. Kids in kindergarten through 3rd grade are invited to this series of exciting events exploring topics from art to history to science. Each month will include fun activities, crafts and a snack! This month’s topic: Terrific Trees. Please register. Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach, 410-257-2411.
Friday, April 20
Money Smarts Workshop. 2:004:00pm. Learn the basics of setting financial goals and budgeting. Co-sponsored by Calvert Library, Family Network and Southern MD Tri-County Community Action Committee, Inc. Please register for child care using https://host.evanced. i n fo/ca lver t /eva nced /eventsig nup. asp?ID=35592.. Please register. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Saturday, April 21
Garden Smarter: Healing Gardens. 10:00-11:30am. This talk will discuss how healing gardens are being used today and how you might incorporate some of these concepts into your own garden. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. Brain Games: Mahjongg, Scrabble & More. 12:00-3:00pm. Want to learn Mahjongg? Hope to make your Scrabble skills killer? Games are a great way to keep your brain sharp while having fun! Join us! Please register. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410535-0291 or 301-855-1862. Beginner Bridge Class. 12:00-3:00pm. If you are familiar with other card games involving trick-taking, and you want to tackle bridge, join us for this hands-on, game-playing class taught by bridge expert Ken Miller. Please register. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Monday, April 23
Treble at the Library: Acoustic Eidolon. 7:00-8:15pm. Internationally known artists, Joe Scott and Hannah Alkire perform on matched (from the same piece
of wood) cello and double-necked guitjo to create some of the most moving and entrancing music you have ever experienced. There is something truly magical about their performance. If you are someone who has never experienced the “transcending power of music,” try this show. You will get it. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410535-0291 or 301-855-1862. Green Crafting. 2:00-4:00pm. Make crafts out of materials that would typically be thrown out. Crocheting, needlework, sewing, and simple tying techniques will be used. Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons, 410-326-5289.
Tuesday, April 24
Flying Needles. 6:00-9:00pm. Knitting, crocheting and portable crafting group open to anyone wanting to join in and share talents, crafting time or learn a new skill. No registration. Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons, 410-326-5289. MoneySmart: Maximizing Your Credit Score. 7:00-8:30pm. Dessie Herbert will teach you how credit scores work and how you can make the most of your credit score. Please register. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. Wiz Kids. 6:30-7:30pm. Be a Wiz Kid! Wiz Kids is a group of do-it-all kids who meet every month to learn about, and do activities based on, science, technology, art, engineering, math and their community. For kids in grades 3-5. Registration is required and opens one month before each event. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Wednesday, April 25
Teen Book Club: How It Went Down. 4:00-5:00pm. Meet on the last Wednesday of February, March, and April – highlight your favorite parts, think of some discussion questions, or just come listen to what others think during this drop-in book club. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410535-0291 or 301-855-1862. MoneySmart: Investing Terminology & Getting Started. 7:00-8:30pm. Better Investing Chapter volunteer educators Roger Cronshey & Brian Koenig will go over need-to-know vocabulary relating to stocks and mutual funds. They will also talk about the things to consider before you start investing. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
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Do You Need Help Paying for Heat & Electric?
The Maryland Energy Assistance Program (MEAP), through Tri-County Community Action, assists eligible individuals and families with a one-time-peryear grant to help pay heating and electric bills. You must be eligible to apply and be prepared to show proof for all household members. Appointments are now being scheduled at each of the senior centers: Calvert Pines, Mondays – Fridays, 410-535-4606, Thursdays at Southern Pines, 410-586-2748, Fridays at North Beach, 410-257-2549.
Fitness Fridays!
Theresa Moran, Fitness Trainer from Calvert Health, will be visiting the senior centers on a specific Friday each month. Visit with Theresa from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. on the following dates and locations: North Beach, April 20 and Calvert Pines, April 27. Walk-ins are welcome.
Volunteer Opportunity Available
Are you a senior, aged 50 or over, with some free time on your hands? Do you like assisting others? If so, we are looking for a volunteer to assist with clerical duties at the Calvert Pines Senior Center in Prince Frederick,
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. We will gladly train seniors who wish to volunteer. If you would enjoy meeting and providing information and assistance to callers and visitors, please contact Liz Youngblood at 410-535-4606.
Calvert Pines Senior Center (CPSC)
Compose your favorite design and turn small rocks into beautiful works of art with our Rock Art, Tuesday, April 24, 10 a.m. Play an exciting game of 60’s Trivia amongst friends testing your knowledge of the 60’s, Wednesday, April 25, 10:30 a.m.
North Beach Senior Center (NBSC)
Visit our Open Coffee Bar and be sure to grab a cup of your favorite coffee, Tuesday, April 24, 2 p.m. Join our Strength Training class with a trainer for a small fee, Wednesdays and Fridays, 11 a.m.
Southern Pines Senior Center (SPSC)
Join in the fun and create an Earth Day Green Craft with Mary Embry, Friday, April 27, 10 a.m. Discuss our latest book with the Southern Pines Book Club, Lost City of the Monkey God, Wednesday, April 25, 1 p.m.
Eating Together Menu
Monday, April 23
Chicken Parmesan w/Tomato Sauce over Spaghetti Noodles, Tossed Salad, Broccoli, Italian Bread, Fresh Orange Slices
Tuesday, April 24
Beef Tips in Gravy over Egg Noodles, Winter Squash, Dinner Roll, Plums
Wednesday, April 25
Meatloaf, Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Kale, Dinner Roll, Mandarin Oranges
Thursday, April 26
Roast Beef, Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Stewed Tomatoes, Dinner Roll, Applesauce, Lemon Cake
Friday, April 27
Baked Chicken Leg, Lentil Soup, Carrots, Seasoned Greens, Dinner Roll, Fruited Jell-O
Lunches are served to seniors, aged 60-plus, and their spouses through Title IIIC of the Older Americans Act. Suggested donation is $3. To make or cancel a reservation call: Calvert Pines Senior Center at 410-535-4606, North Beach Senior Center at 410-257-2549, or Southern Pines Senior Center at 410-586-2748. Lunches are subject to change.
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Thursday, April 19 NARFE Calvert County Chapter 1446 Calvert Pines Senior Center, West Dares Beach Rd., Prince Frederick 1:00 PM At the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE), meeting there will be a presentation by the Sheriff’s Office on Senior Scams! Active and Retired Federal employees, current and prospective members, non-members and guests are welcome. For NARFE info, call 410-586-1441 or email NARFE1466@gmail.com.
Friday, April 20 Spaghetti & Lasagna Dinner American Legion, 3330 Chesapeake Beach Road East, Rt. 260, Chesapeake Beach 5:30 – 7:00 PM Bring your appetite! The American Legion Auxiliary Stallings Williams Post 206 will host an Italian dinner served in the Lower Level Dining Room. $12. Public Welcome. For information, call 410-257-9878. www.ALPost206.org Quarter Auction Benefit Plum Point Middle School, 1475 Plum Pt. Rd., Huntingtown 6:30 PM 15 sponsoring vendors with over 100 items for winners to select from. Paddles are $3 each or 2 for $5. All bids will be between one and four quarters. Fun Bunch & Friends and the Plum Point Middle School team host this benefit. Info or reservations, call 240-416-4224. Karaoke at The Legion American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206, Rt. 260, Chesapeake Beach 8:00 PM - Midnight A good time in the Lower Level Lounge. No cover charge. Public welcome. Questions may be directed to 410-257-9878. www.ALPost206. Org
Saturday, April 21 5K Fun Run North Side Trailhead/Double Oak Farm, 676 Double Oak Road, Prince Frederick 8:00 - 11:00 AM Celebrate Earth Day by running the American Chestnut Land Trust’s
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(ACLT) beautiful Parkers Creek Preserve while helping to raise awareness and support for ACLT! Walkers welcome! Sign in 8:00. Run starts 9:00. Walkers follow. Online registration: www.acltweb. org. Info: 410-414-3400 Wildlife Photography Battle Creek Cypress Swamp, 2880 Grays Rd, Prince Frederick 10:00 AM – Noon The Calvert Photography Club and Battle Creek Cypress Swamp Sanctuary invite the public to “A Passion for Wildlife Photography: The Stories Behind the Images,” a delightfully illustrated presentation by renowned wildlife photographer Irene Hinke-Sacilotto. www.calvertphotographyclub.com www.calvertparks.org/bccss.html Info: 410-535-5327. Free event. Kite Party Northeast Community Center, 4075 Gordon Stinnett Ave., Chesapeake Beach 9:00 - 10:30 AM Celebrate National Kite Month by learning how to make your own kite. This is ideal for ages of 6-17. 410-257-2554 www.co.cal.md.us/ parksandrecreation Fishing Creek Clean-Up 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Kellan’s Field, Chesapeake Beach Meet at Kellam’s Field parking lot, Town of Chesapeake Beach. 410-2572230 i nfo@chesapeakebeachmd.gov Bowl-a-Thon Lord Calvert Bowl, 2275 Solomons Island Rd., Huntingtown 3:00 - 5:00 PM Fundraiser for the award winning Huntingtown Marching Hurricanes. $20/person (CASH only) includes 2 hours unlimited bowling and shoe rental. Pre-registration is required and available at Huntingtown HS or leave a message for call back at 443-5508833. Contact us at canesband@ gmail.com. Texas Holdem And Cash Games 4120 Old Town Rd., Huntingtown 6:00 PM Benefit for the Patricia Leone Rogers Educational Scholarship Fund. Game starts at 7:00. Buy in $80. Early registration before 6:45 gets extra chips. Food, beer and sodas included!! Bugeye Ball Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons 7:00 PM
A Magical Night at the Museum with fine cuisine, live entertainment and casino-style gambling. $175 each. Proceeds support the restoration of the bulkhead that supports Drum Point Lighthouse. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.calvertm a r i nemuseu m. com /234/ Bugeye Ball. The Museum will be closed to the public on April 21 in preparation for the Ball.
Sunday, April 22 Earth Day
Water, snacks, tools and smiles provided! Registration is required: email to info@acltweb.org subject line “Earth Day Volunteer” More info call 410-414-3400 or visit www.acltweb.org.
Tuesday, April 24 Science for Citizens Chesapeake Biological Laboratory, Bernie Fowler Lab, 142 Williams St., Solomons 2:00-3:00 PM and 7:00-8:00 PM Chesapeake Biological Laboratory Seminar – DolphinWatch: Dolphins in the Chesapeake Bay – presented by Dr. Helen Bailey. Pre-registration is not required. Seating is first-come, first-served for this free event. For more information visit: http://bit.ly/Science4Citizens
Thursday, April 26
Fairy & Gnome Home Festival Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center, Dowell Rd., Solomons Noon - 4:00 PM An over-the-top magical afternoon of creative play, games, unicorn rides, a petting zoo, face painting, crafts and more! An unforgettable day in the garden! Music, food, and drinks will be available. $7/ person; Members free; kids 2 & under free. www.annmariegarden.org Celebrate Earth Day! Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons 1:00 – 3:00 PM Participate in highlight tours of the museum’s salt marsh and gardens at 2:00 and 3:00. Make a craft from recycled materials from 1:00-3:00. Museum admission applies. www. calvertmarinemuseum.com
Monday, April 23 Earth Day Clean Up ACLT Property in Calvert County Noon – 3:00 PM Join ACLT staff to work on a variety of earth friendly projects. All projects will take place on ACLT property in Calvert County. Meeting location in Prince Frederick. Bring work gloves and wear sturdy boots.
Little Minnows Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. The theme is What Floats Your Boat? For children ages 3 to 5 years old and their caregivers. $5. CMM members are free. www.calvertmarinemuseum.com Gills Club Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons 5:30 – 7:00 PM Free program for girls ages 7–12 interested in learning about sharks. Gills Club is a STEM-focused program from the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy. Preregistration is required. Register at www.bit.ly// GillsClubRegistration.
Friday, April 27 Al Petteway Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons 7:00 PM The Maritime Performance Series and Southern Maryland Traditional Music & Dance present Grammy and Indie Award-winning guitarist Al Petteway in concert. $15 in advance and $20 at the door and available at www.smtmd.org. Doors open at 6:00. with beer and wine for sale.
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