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Patuxent-Appeal Student Conduct Called ‘Out of Control’
By Dick Myers Editor For the second month in a row the Calvert County Board of Education has gotten an earful about student conduct and the discipline being meted out to curb bad behavior. At the board’s May 24 meeting, a half dozen parents and teachers at PatuxentAppeal Campus (PAC) in Lusby took their turns at the microphone during the meeting’s public comment section.
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“The children’s behavior has gotten worse every year to the point of being out of control,” said parent Robert Clauser.” Teacher Lea Nerby said the problems aren’t isolated. She said 16 of the 23 students in her class have problems, and she said behavior is sometimes a symptom of those problems. “Some students have extreme problems,” she said. She added that something needed to be done, “so teachers can teach.” Parent Kimberly Boswell asked, “What can be done for my child?” and wondered, “Do I have to home school?” The speakers told of student behavior ranging from running through the school spouting expletives to throwing chairs and desks.” Patuxent-Appeal Campus consists of two schools side by side off HG Trueman Road across from the Lusby Post Office. Last month Calvert Education Association (CEA) President Dona Ostenso told the school board at its April 26 meeting, “Our members do not feel the Code of Student Conduct is followed because we do not believe the level of response is consistently followed in all schools.” The speakers appeared this month prior to the school board deciding on revising the system’s Code of Conduct. After much discussion it was decided to make no changes. At issue was the shifting several years ago from a strict adherence to disciplinary action to a more nuanced approach giving principals discretion. School board member Dawn Balinski pointed out the change occurred after the school system received national publicity for suspending an eight-year-old student for pointing a finger mimicking a gun. Balinski said the school system adjusted to doing “age appropriate discipline” at the insistence of the Maryland State Teachers Association. Balinski asked, “My question is, has the pendulum swung the other way.” Supervisor of Student Services Kim Roof responded, “It may have.” The school board left the record open for 30 days after last month and received few comments. One specific issue was whether the current policy of banning depictions of firearms on clothing should be relaxed. The board decided to continue with that policy but gave some flexibility for team and school logos. Roof said there were some comments that the policies on dress seemed to be aimed unfairly at girls. But school board member Pamela Cousins said she had seen some girls in schools, now that the weather has turned warmer, wearing clothing that she deemed inappropriate. She said she would not let her children dress like that. School board member Bill Phalen said going back to the old way of administering discipline would “tie principals’ hands.” He favored leaving the policy as is. Superintendent Dr. Daniel Curry said the Code of Conduct defines what is acceptable or not. He said problem schools like PAC will be given additional funding next year and it will be left up to the principals to decide how that money is spent. He said $96,000 is earmarked for PAC. Curry added that the federal Title I program provides additional funding for lowincome schools. That can be used to address the conduct issue. In the end, lacking any specific ideas on how to change the Code of Conduct policy, the board voted to leave it as it is. dickmyers@countytimes.net
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Capitals Fans Savor Stanley Cup Run
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By Dick Myers Editor Memorial Day was a day off for many and a day of remembering those who gave their lives, so we can remain a free country. But it also was a day of anticipation for Washington Capitals fans. For the first time in 20 years the Caps were in the Stanley Cup playoffs, with the first game scheduled that night in Los Vegas against the upstart Golden Knights. It was an opportunity for the team to win its first cup in the franchise’s 44-year history. Washington sports fans have been long-suffering, with titles elusive in recent years. Those heartaches have ranged from playoff miscues by the Nationals and Wizards to outright futility by the Redskins. And of course, there were those multiple playoff downers by the Capitals. This year the Stanley Cup playoffs seemed destined for a repeat of past years, only to have this team overcome deficits against Columbus, their hated nemesis the Pittsburg Penguins and then last year’s champs the Tampa Bay Lightning. At the end of that grueling schedule the team seemed somehow different from their history, and perhaps destined to finally give Washington a world champion in a professional sport. Dave Spigler of Lusby is a sports fan. But, he is best known in his role as a Washington Redskin superfan. He was part of the legendary fan group known as the Hogettes, named for the Hogs, the team’s staunch offensive line. “Spiggy,” which is Spigler’s Hogettes nickname, has been active in charitable endeavors in his home county Calvert
and elsewhere in Southern Maryland during the Hogettes’ 30- year career and since their retirement in 2012. Being a DC native, Spigler roots for all the town’s teams and has been a Washington Capitals superfan since the expansion team first hit the ice in 1974. He has attended many games over the years and follows them religiously on TV. It was about halfway through game seven of the Tampa Bay series that it finally dawned on him that this could possibly be the year. “You know…they can do this,” he said to himself. “What I have seen this year was more intensity. They are playing with more aggressiveness.” Spigler, as most knowledgeable fans, points to Alex Ovechkin’s experience and leadership with the veterans and “the kids,” the team mix that has given them a fresh look over previous ones. That also has given fans new hope. Spigler says he runs into many other fans of the Capitals in Calvert County. One of them, who also works part-time with the Capitals, also works alongside him at his job as a Realtor with Century 21 New Millennium in Lusby. You can see Mary Healey when watching the games on TV – she’s the one who assists Caps players in the penalty box. Spigler on Monday donned his Capitals’ Ovie shirt and posed for The County Times. And then he and his wife Deb gathered at their home with some friends for a party to watch the game and root for the home team. When they watch the Redskins it’s not quite so cordial because Deb is a New England Patriots fan. Those gathered at the Spigler home saw the Caps fall to the Golden Knights 6-4, on a third period goal to beak the tie and then a last-second empty-net goal. This year though many fans have not, at least yet, adopted the “Here we go again” mentality. Instead, they still feel there is something different this year, that unknown quantity that may yet propel the Washington Capitals and their long-suffering city finally into a world championship. dickmyers@countytimes.net
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Presidential Visit Highlights Stars and Stripes Festival FDR Reenactor Featured During Opening Ceremony By Dick Myers Editor Chesapeake Beach got a presidential visit for its Memorial Day weekendlong Stars and Stripes Festival. President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, in the person of reenactor Dr. Hal “Toby” Raper, entertained the attendees at the Saturday opening ceremony at Memorial Park with his portrayal of the country’s 32nd President (1933-1945). Standing on the podium overlooking the Chesapeake Bay, FDR (Dr. Raper) said, “We have a common bond. We are revelers of the sea.” He told of his love of sailing on the Hudson River and spending summers at Campobello Island off the coast of Maine. In FDR’s time what we call Memorial Day was known as Decoration Day for “those who have given their lives so that we can have the freedoms and liberty as we are today.” FDR singled out the civilian members of the U.S. Merchant Marines, the “unsung heroes of this war.” They transported troops and supplies in vessels he called “tin cans,” that were great enemy targets. Seventy-thousand lost
their lives. FDR quoted Patrick Henry’s “Give me liberty or give me Death.” He said, “There shall be no death for America for freedom or democracy. There must be liberty worldwide and eternal. That is our pledge and solemn prayer for all mankind.” Roper’s portrayal included wearing the leg braces necessary for him to walk. In 1921, Roosevelt contracted polio, and his legs became permanently paralyzed Dr. Raper’s mother, a nurse, and father, a doctor, met at the curative Warm Springs, GA which became the president’s Little White House. They married in 1938 and, “I just squeezed by in 1939,” he said, just before the start of the war. They lived close to the Little White House, up a winding dirt road. “I was six years old when the president died. I met him as a little boy. I saw him when he left on the train on his last visit. He looked so sickly. I watched his funeral train go slowly out of Warm Springs, Georgia.” He said FDR was the only person elected president who could not walk.
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Capt. Vince Turner helps FDR (Dr. Toby Raper) to the podium
“He was totally paralyzed from the Saturday that also included a picnic waist down,” He could not stand or lunch provided by American Legion walk without his legs being braced. Post 206. “He fooled the American people sevOn Memorial Day, a patriotic cereral ways,” Raper said. First, he had to emony was held at Memorial Park inuse his wheelchair every day, but he al- cluding a wreath laying at the memorilowed no photographs of it. als to the various wars. The American Also, “He realized he could never Legion posts also held their annual be elected if he was shown as a cripple solemn ceremony including wreath on crutches,” so he got rid of the them layings at courthouse green in Prince and strengthened his upper body, so he Frederick. could support himself. Pictures show him waiving one hand, while the other dickmyers@countytimes.net hand was supporting him. He walked using the arm of a strong man on one side and his cane on the other and swung his legs as if he was able to walk. “One hand will be waving in distraction like the magicians and the other hand will be grabbing something,” Dr. Raper explained. Capt. Vince Turner front the Spam and Bubba “Spam Time” radio show that performed on Sunday, was MC of the opening ceremony and assisted FDR to the podium. Music was provided by U.S Naval Academy Band Wind Quintet, and Dana and Jeremy. Colors were presented by the Huntingtown H.S. JROTC. Deanna Bogart Band performed on Huntingtown H.S. JROTC color guard
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Waterway Improvement Fund Awarded Southern Maryland Projects Approved
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is providing $12.5 million in Waterway Improvement Fund grants to enhance and improve public boating access, facilities and navigation throughout the state. This critical Fiscal Year 2019 funding will go toward 57 projects in 18 counties, from Garrett to Wicomico counties as well as Baltimore City. “Boating is a cherished way of life our state, both as an industry and for recreation,” said Governor Larry Hogan. “We are committed to expanding opportunities for our citizens and visitors to appreciate all that our waterways, coastal bays, the Chesapeake Bay, and the Atlantic Ocean have to offer, and these grants will allow even more Marylanders to make memories out on the water.” Funded projects include the dredging of local and federal navigation channels, maintaining public boating access facilities, improving and upgrading existing infrastructure such as bulkheads, parking, piers and ramps, and purchase of rescue equipment for emergency and first responders. “Boating is a way of life in the Old Line State, with the boating and maritime industries supporting thousands of jobs in Maryland and contributing billions of dollars to our economy and environment,” Maryland Natural Resources Secretary Mark Belton said. “The Waterway Improvement Fund is a vital state resource that ensures that residents and visitors alike can access world-class recreational boating opportunities safely and enjoyably.”
Southern Maryland Waterway Improvement Fund Projects for FY19 include: Calvert County Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons Boat basin pier and bulkhead replacement $75,000 in matching funds Hallowing Point State Park, Prince Frederick Maryland Natural Resource Police boatlift $30,000 Calvert County Department of Public Safety Fire-Rescue-EMS Purchase of inflatable fire/water rescue vessel $10,000 in matching funds Charles County Smallwood State Park, Sweden Point Marina Replacement of parking lot lights with energy efficient fixtures $60,000 St. Mary’s County Leonardtown Wharf Construction of transient boat dock and slips $99,500 Ridge Volunteer Fire Department Purchase side scan sonar for fire boat $14,000 in matching funds Statewide Funds toward replacement of J. Millard Tawes icebreaking buoy tender $1 million Dredging/navigation/storm damage in designated
North Beach Receives State Funding for Park Improvement
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced the awarding of 26 Community Parks and Playgrounds Program grants – totaling $2.5 million – to local municipalities across Maryland. Among the projects was $79,534 for improvements to Callis Park. The North Beach project involves purchase and install new playground equipment, benches, bike racks and other amenities. From new playground equipment in Bowie and softball field lights in Delmar to tennis court repairs in Friendsville and new basketball courts in Vienna, the program provides essential state funding for the creation, enhancement and renovation of local recreational amenities and facilities in Maryland’s incorporated
public shallow water channels or publicly owned boating facilities that occur outside the budget cycle or exceed statewide appropriated funding amount $370,998 General maintenance and improvements at Eastern Region boating facilities $50,000 The Waterway Improvement Fund was created in 1966 to support the development, enjoyment and use of Maryland’s waters for the benefit of the general boating and cruising public. It is primarily derived from a fivepercent vessel excise tax on boat purchases and titling. Press Release from MD DNR
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Governor Hogan Vetoes Three Bills Says They Weaken School Accountability
Governor Larry Hogan has vetoed three pieces of legislation passed during the 2018 session of the Maryland General Assembly that he says weaken accountability in Maryland schools: Senate Bill 739 - State Board of Education - Membership - Teachers and Parent; House Bill 808 - Collective Bargaining - Education - Supervisory Personnel; and House Bill 643/Senate Bill 678 - State Department of Education - Employment Categories and Practices. During the 2018 legislative session, in addition to providing record funding for K-12 public schools and enacting legislation to increase education spending by more than $4.4 billion over the next decade by ensuring all casino revenues go toward schools, Governor Hogan proposed common sense legislation to increase
accountability by creating an independent Investigator General to look into allegations of wrongdoing in schools. Unfortunately, despite demands for increased transparency and oversight from students, parents, and communities across the state, the legislature did not act on the governor’s proposal and instead passed retributive, tone-deaf legislation that gives special interests and lobbyists greater control over the education system and erodes accountability standards. “These three bills are a crude attempt to accomplish two things: dilute the authority of the Board of Education by packing it with appointees that represent the interest of lobbyists rather than those of teachers, parents, administrators or students; and, these bills seek to prevent the Maryland State Department of Education - a body that is already insulated from political influence - from removing high-level employees who are ineffectual, incompetent, or who simply aren’t getting the job done,” said Governor Hogan in his veto message. “It is shocking to me, as well as the citizens of Maryland, the lengths the General Assembly will go to to weaken accountability that will hurt the performance of our school children.” Governor Hogan vetoed Senate Bill 739 - State Board of Education - Membership - Teachers and Parent. Senate Bill 739 would have changed the process Maryland uses to select members to the State Board of Education, a move that would have diluted the independence of the State Board of Education by giving teacher unions control over two additional seats on the Board, and dictating that three seats be chosen by just two stakeholder groups, a move that would risk turning this critical policy-making body into a collection of special interest group representatives.
Governor Hogan also vetoed House Bill 643/Senate Bill 678 - State Department of Education - Employment Categories and Practices. This legislation would weaken the Maryland State Department of Education’s capacity to achieve the state’s educational goals - at a time when strengthening the performance of Maryland’s schools and students is more important than ever - by hindering the Department’s ability to compete in an already competitive job market and acquire talented employees. Finally, Governor Hogan vetoed House Bill 808 Collective Bargaining - Education - Supervisory Personnel. This legislation would remove local authority to determine who is classified as a “supervisory employee” and give authority over local school system organizational charts to the Public School Labor Relations Board. This new structure would prohibit school leadership from ensuring an efficient operation best suited for the needs of their local school system. “These pieces of flawed legislation join the unfortunate litany of attempts by the General Assembly over the past four sessions to pass legislation to enhance the power of partisan special interests, while eliminating transparency and usurping accountability,” said Governor Hogan. “At a time when unethical behavior and mismanagement continue to hold our school systems back from serving school children, this sequence of bills that I am vetoing today seek to move Maryland in exactly the wrong direction. Instead, we need to be working together to restore accountability for our students, teachers, and families.” Press Release from Office of Gov. Larry Hogan
Calvert High Schools Ranked by National Magazine
By Dick Myers Editor Three of the four Calvert County public high schools have received the second highest rating in the an-
nual report on high schools by U.S. News and World Report. Huntingtown, Patuxent and Calvert all received Silver rankings, which is the second category below Gold. The top 500 high schools receive the Gold ranking “based on high college readiness.” The Silver category is described as “high performance based on lower college
readiness.” Huntingtown just missed the Gold category, being ranked 612th nationally and the 18th best in Maryland. Patuxent is ranked 1,736 nation-
ally and 34th in Maryland. Calvert is ranked 39th in Maryland and 1,874 nationally. Northern is not ranked and the listing does not explain why that is the case. According to U.S. News and World Report, four steps were used to develop the rankings: STEP 1 | Students exceeded expectations in their states. We looked at whether each school’s relative performance in its state reading and mathematics assessments exceeded expectations, factoring in the proportion of its student body that is economically disadvantaged and projected to score lower. STEP 2 | Underserved students performed better than the state average. Next, we compared each school’s reading and mathematics assessment scores among only their historically
underserved students - black, Hispanic and low-income - with the average statewide results for these subgroups. We selected schools that outperformed their state averages. STEP 3 | Student graduation rates met a threshold. We excluded schools from consideration if their graduation rates were lower than 80 percent. STEP 4 | Students were prepared for college-level coursework. For schools passing the first three steps, we calculated a College Readiness Index based on the percentages of each school’s students who took and passed AP and IB exams. Tiebreakers determined the ranks of schools achieving the same CRI. dickmyers@countytimes.net
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House Fire Followed Explosion By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Members of the Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department responded to a house fire on Sparkleberry Court Memorial Day that fully engulfed the singlefamily home. Maryland State Fire Marshals confirmed that an explosion preceded the
housefire. The two occupants of the home were found in a neighbor’s drive way, the fire department reported, and the pair were transported via ambulance to a nearby hospital for treatment. Though 60 firefighters responded to the blaze – some of whom were from outside Calvert County – the home was a total loss.
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Suspects Sought for Drug Store Armed Robbery
On Monday, May 21, 2018 at 11:21 a.m. deputies with the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to the CVS Pharmacy located at 10095 Ward Rd. Dunkirk, Calvert County, MD, for a commercial robbery. Three suspects entered the store and went to the pharmacy. The suspects jumped the counter and demanded drugs. During the robbery, one pharmacist was assaulted. A weapon was implied during the incident, but was not displayed. The suspects fled
Fire officials who fought the blaze reported the home and the vehicles on the property were destroyed; other structures were saved, however. Fire marshals reported that when the owners returned home they noticed an unknown odor in their home; when they attempted to find the source an explosion occurred in their basement. Their neighbors came to the scene and
helped remove the owners to safety, fire marshals stated. The victims’ injuries were non-life threatening. Damage was calculated at $350,000. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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the scene in a white four door passenger car prior to the deputies arrival. The vehicle was last seen traveling northbound on Route 4, towards Prince George’s County, Maryland. Anyone with information regarding the suspects is asked to contact Det. Wayne Wells at 410-535-2800 ext. 2595, or via email: wayne.wells@calvertcountymd.gov Press Release from CCPS
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Governor Designates Museum as State Paleontology Center Center. The legislation establishes the museum, located in Solomons, Maryland, as the official repository of Maryland’s rich and diverse fossil finds and collections. “We are thrilled that our state legislature and our governor recognize the Calvert Marine Museum is not just the jewel in Calvert County’s crown,” said Board President Evan Slaughenhoupt. “It truly is a distinguished flagship museum for the state and a renowned tourist destination.” “Being named Maryland’s paleontology center is a singular honor,” said Calvert Marine Museum Director Sherrod Sturrock. “The designation recognizes the excellent work in paleontology that staff at the museum have done over the years.” The Calvert Marine Museum allows visitors to explore how the prehistoric past, natural environments and maritime heritage come to life and tell a unique story of the Chesapeake Bay. The museum’s staff has been collecting and preserving fossils from across the state for more than 40 years. (l to r) Seated is Lt. Governor Boyd Rutherford, Governor Larry Hogan, According to John Nance, the museum’s Speaker Mike Busch. Back row is CMM intern Alexandra Garnand, CMM collections manager, there are more than Director Sherrod Sturrock, CMM Curator of Paleontology Dr. Stephen 100,000 fossils in the collection including Godfrey, CMM Board of Governor member Marianne Harms, CMM intern 600 modern skeletons; 200 casts; 5,000 Leah Shteynman, and CMM intern Addison Siemon. modern shells and 10,000 volumes in the Ralph Eshelman Library. The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners “Being located near Calvert Cliffs, the most announces that Maryland Governor Larry Hogan today signed a bill designating the Calvert Marine Museum important fossil deposit in the state of Maryland, has as the State Paleontology Collections and Research given us the opportunity to do in-depth collection
and study of fossils,” said Calvert Marine Museum Curator of Paleontology Dr. Stephen Godfrey. “The museum has the largest collection of local Miocene marine fossils outside of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History and currently it is the only institution collecting, preserving and studying this amazing Maryland treasure.” In addition to working within the professional paleontological community, the Calvert Marine Museum shares its resources with the public through dynamic exhibits, public fossil field programs, a lecture series, a fossil club made up of avid avocational collectors, community events, classes and camps, and The Ecphora, a quarterly newsletter. As Maryland’s Paleontology Center, the Calvert Marine Museum will further expand its collection and exhibits with fossils from across the state. Within the next five years, the museum plans to construct a new paleontology center. The new facility will include the paleo library, collections storage, office space for paleo staff, preparation areas, receiving areas for large fossils and conference space. The Calvert Marine Museum is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $9 for adults; $7 for seniors, military with valid ID, AAA and AARP members; $4 for children ages 5 - 12; and children under 5 and museum members are admitted free. For more information about the museum, upcoming events, concerts or membership, visit the website at www.calvertmarinemuseum.com or call 410-326-2042. Follow the museum on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Press Release from Calvert County Government
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Employee Health Nurse, Sally Ball, Nicole Hedderich, Debbie Rosnage and was named by CalvertHealth as Employ- Christine Shipley. ee of the Year. Ball, who joined CalverOther leadership awards presented at tHealth nearly 14 years ago, was noted as the 43rd Annual Employee Awards Banhaving a can-do attitude and advocating quet held on May 5 included the Outfor the health and safety of everyone in standing New Leader Award, presented the organization. to Jill Alexander; the Most Impactful “Sally keeps our entire staff compliant Leader Award, presented to Nicole Hedwith PPDs, mask fit testing, flu shots and derich and the Leading by Example much more,” said Lisa Broome, vice pres- Award, presented to Christine Shipley. ident for human resources. “Even with In all, the program honored 152 emher heavy workload, she still finds time to ployees who have contributed 2,091 years serve on committees and makes sure the of service, including 11 retirees who had staff has proper information regarding all a combined 281 years of service to Calof the benefits available to them.” vertHealth. The top service award went to In addition to Ball, the other nominees William “Dickie” Smith, Jr. for 40 years for Employee of the Year were Faye Scott, of service. Mr. Smith has only called out Virginia Chase, Merideth Moody, Nicole sick one time since 1995 and that was Owens, Shante Freeland, April Weems, back in 1999. Renee Sbrocco, Andrew Aikin, Kristen Springer and Karen Fletcher. Press Release from CalvertHealth Kara Harrer, director of pharmacy, received the medical center’s Beacon Award, presented to the department leader who exemplifies outstanding leadership skills. Harrer, who joined CalvertHealth in 2000, was recognized for her contributions to providing a safer environment for patients as well as demonstrating excellent leadership skills, especially as it related to co-directing the medical center’s Opioid Stewardship Com“Dickie” Smith, Jr. is celebrating 40 years of service to mittee. Five other lead- William CalvertHealth. Mr. Smith, pictured (center) with CalvertHealth ers were also nominated. Board Chair, Henry Trentman (left) and President & CEO Dean They were Jill Alexander, Teague (right), has only called off of work one time since 1995 Stephanie Cleaveland, - and that was back in 1999.
They were born in April and will be ready for adoption in about a week. You can put your application and once approved we can arrange a meeting. Applications can be found at www.feralcatrescuemd.org and emailed to diane@ feralcatrescuemd.org. They have energetic, playful personalities. They were rescued from Tri County Shelter when they were about 10 days old along with their feral mother. She will be moving to a barn situation shortly. If you or you know anyone who would like to provide an outdoor home for a vetted feral cat, please contact us. Magic and Mae are combo tested for aids and feline leukemia and have had their first distemper vaccine. They cost $125 each and this adoption fee will include : spay/neuter, 2 more distemper vaccines, deworming, microchip and flea control. They will be making their debut at the California Petco this Sunday from 11 to 3. These two cuties will not last long. IF YOU KNOW ABOUT CATS LIVING OUTSIDE, PLEASE CONTACT US SO WE GET LEND TRAPS AND GET THE CATS SPAYED OR NEUTERED.
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And remember, if there is room in the heart, there is room in the house! Come meet me and the wonderful gang at Tri-County Animal Shelter (6707 Animal Shelter Road, Hughesville) or call 301-9321713 for more information. To see more of my amazing friends available for adoption, “like” us on Facebook @ Tri-County Animal Shelter Southern MD.
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Green Expo Coming to Annemarie Garden
The Calvert Green Expo & Craft Fair, Southern Maryland’s leading sustainability event, will be held on Saturday, June 2 from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM at Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center (13480 Dowell Road, Dowell, MD). This family-friendly event is free and open to the public. Attendees can visit over 70 vendors and organizations and gain valuable information and expert advice on sustainability and green living trends and topics. Learn how to: lower energy costs, harness solar power, find green products for home and business, plant a healthier garden, compost waste, and much more. Visitors can attend one of two rain barrel workshops and take home a rain barrel (preregistration is required). Yuck Old Paint will be at the event to collect old latex paint for safe disposal/recycling (for a fee). Tickets will be given out at the welcome table for door prizes that will be awarded throughout the day. Shop a variety of green vendors for gifts and ideas. Kids will have fun getting stamps on a Green Passport, decorating reusable bags and feeding the “Trash Dragon”. Food and drink available for purchase. For more information and to register for the Rain Barrel Workshop, visit www.annmariegarden.org, call (410) 326-4640, or email info@annmariegarden.org.
Highlights of the Expo: Rain Barrel Workshop Come away with your very own rain barrel after attending a 45-minute workshop on how to install and use rain barrels to help reduce run-off into our local waterways and the Chesapeake Bay. The Calvert County Department of Public Works offers a discount for Calvert County residents. Resident Cost: $30; Non-Resident Cost: $65. Sessions at 11:00am, 1:00pm & 3:00pm; pre-registration is required at www.annmariegarden.org. Latex Paint Turn-in Turn in your old latex paint cans at the Yuck Old Paint truck inside the entrance to the parking area and know that you are helping the environment by diverting paint and containers from the landfill and waste stream. Yuck Old Paint distributes usable paint to reuse channels and processes non-usable paint for proper legal disposal. The Calvert County Citizens Green Team will pay the $5/ container fee for the first 50 containers from Calvert County residents. Founded in 2009, the Calvert County Citizens Green Team works to promote sustainable lifestyles by identifying and sharing innovative green technologies, hosting an annual Calvert County Green event, and encouraging environmental stewardship among county citizens in their workplaces, homes and communities. For more information, find us on Facebook at Calvert County Citizens Green Team. Press Release from Annemarie Garden
Maryland’s First Lady to Speak at GOP Dinner
Calvert County Republicans are pleased to announce that First Lady Yumi Hogan will be the Honored Guest and Keynote Speaker at their Annual Lincoln-Reagan Dinner on June 7, 2018 at 6 p.m. at The Hall at Huntingtown, 4030 Old Town Road, Huntingtown, MD. Calvert County Republican Central Committee Chairman Ella Ennis said, “This will be a wonderful evening. We are honored to have Maryland’s First Lady Yumi Hogan join us.” Yumi Hogan is the first Korean-American First Lady in the United States. She is a first-generation Korean-American, an accomplished artist, and an adjunct professor at the Maryland Institute College of Art. Her artwork, created on traditional Hanji paper with Sumi ink and mixed media, has been featured in art shows and museums in Maryland, Virginia, the District of Columbia, South Korea and more, including an exhibit at the National Museum of Women in the Arts. Mrs. Hogan grew up on a farm in the South Korean countryside as the youngest of eight children. She immigrated to the United States over 30 years ago, and raised her
three daughters, Kim, Jaymi and Julie in Howard County. Following Governor Hogan’s diagnosis with Stage 3 non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma in 2015 and their family’s battle with the disease, Mrs. Hogan has become a vocal advocate for cancer awareness and has devoted much of her time to visiting Marylanders battling cancer, especially children, and their families. Through her work teaching art classes to patients with cancer and people with disabilities, Mrs. Hogan has become a strong proponent of art therapy and the positive impact it can have on health and wellbeing. The menu for dinner at this all-youcan-eat buffet catered by Thompson Seafood will include Southern Maryland fare of Stuffed Ham, Crab Balls, Fried Chicken and shrimp with all of the fixings. The evening will also feature an exciting Silent Auction for attendees’ enjoyment. The Honorable Mark Fisher, Delegate (L.D. 27C – Calvert County) will be the Master of Ceremonies. Delegate Jerry Clark (L.D. 29C – So. Calvert-Mid-St. Mary’s Counties) will report on the just completed legislative session. The Republican Man and Woman of the Year Awards will be announced and a Lifetime Achievement Award will be presented to the family of Jesse and Ruth Reid, long-time Republican civic activists, as a memorial to their service to the community and the Republican Party. For Reservations and Information: Call 410-417-7220 or order online at: www. CALVERTGOP.ORG. Press Release from Calvert County Republican Party
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SMECO Board ALS4 Family Day Candidates Nominated Returns for 24th Year
The 2018 Nominating Committee for Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) met on Wednesday, May 23, 2018, and chose candidates for the five seats up for election on SMECO’s Board of Directors. The list of nominations follows: Calvert County (one candidate to be elected) Samuel “Jack” Hammett Charles County (two candidates to be elected) Fern G. Brown Kenneth W. Cross Kenneth L. Dyson St. Mary’s County (two candidates to be elected) W. Rayner Blair III William R. Cullins III In addition to nominations made by the Nominating Committee, any 15 or more SMECO members acting together
may make other nominations by petition. SMECO customer-members running by petition should also complete and submit a Board of Directors Candidate Application. To obtain a candidate application and petition, contact Terrie Barringer at 240-528-9747 or Terrie.Barringer@ smeco.coop. SMECO must receive completed candidate applications and petitions by Friday, June 29, 2018. Applications and petitions may be mailed to SMECO, Attention: Joseph Densford, Board Attorney, P.O. Box 1937, Hughesville, Maryland 20637, or delivered to Terrie Barringer at 15035 Burnt Store Road in Hughesville. Nominations will be posted in each SMECO office and available online. SMECO customer-members will elect five directors to serve three-year terms by voting for one Board seat in Calvert County, two seats in Charles County, and two seats in St. Mary’s County. Press Release from SMECO
Dee of St. Mary’s Announces 2018 Public Sails
Looking for a great way to experience the Patuxent River? The Calvert Marine Museum is offering two-hour public sails aboard the historic skipjack Dee of St. Mary’s, departing from the museum dock at 2:30 p.m. Sail on Saturdays May 26, June 23, July 28, August 25, and September 29 and on Sundays June 3, July 8, August 12, September 16 and October 14. Tickets are $25 for ages 13 and up and $15 for children 5 – 12. No children under 5 permitted. Call 410-326-2042, ext. 41 to make a reservation. Advance reservations are taken by noon the Friday prior to the sail. Any remaining tickets may be purchased at the Admissions Desk on the day of the sail. The Dee of St. Mary’s, built in 1979, is one of the last skipjacks ever constructed on the Chesapeake Bay. The Dee was used originally in the commercial oyster fishery and later as a floating classroom starting in
It was 24 years ago that Mattingly family members, and distant relatives, gathered for the first Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis type 4 research event in Solomon’s Island, Md. On Sunday, June 24, 2018, generations of affected and non-affected family members are invited for a free Family Day “reunion” at the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department. The event is designed to connect distant family members and new generations, to help further research efforts, and to provide resources and support to those impacted by ALS4. Since Drs. John Griffin and David Cornblath of Johns Hopkins met with over 100 family members in 1994, which led to the identification of 49 ALS4affected family members in Maryland, researchers have discovered ALS4-affected individuals in at least five other countries. ALS is characterized by clinical and pathological features of upper and lower motor neuron degeneration, originating in the brain stem and spinal cord. Approximately 90% of ALS cases are sporadic and 10% are familial. There are more than a dozen identified types of ALS. While the majority of ALS types are eventually fatal, ALS type 4, or juvenile onset, is not. The 2018 ALS4 Family Day welcomes affected and non-affected grandparents, parents, siblings, spouses, aunts, uncles, children and grandchildren of ALS4 family members. The free event will be held rain or shine at the Billy Huseman Room, an accessible meeting space, at the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department, Hollywood, Md. June 24 from 12 noon until 5 pm.
There will be food, refreshments, children’s games, and study updates by doctors from the National Institutes of Health, Vivian Cheung and Christopher Grunseich, who have been coordinating ALS4 advancement efforts with researchers across the globe. The doctors will also speak one-on-one with guests by request, and conduct mouth-swab tests for anyone interested in obtaining a personal diagnosis to determine if they have the affected senataxin gene. Results are private and will only be released to the individual, or his/her legal guardian at a later date, following the event. Please complete the reservation form by June 15, and include the number of any test-kits desired. For more information contact Bonnie Mattingly Woolston, woolybon@me.com, 410-371-4342. June 24 ALS4 Family Day Schedule of Events 12 noon — 12:30 pm Registration 12:30 – 1:00 pm Introductions and Welcome, Bonnie Mattingly Woolston 1:00 – 3:00 pm Lunch Meet new people and greet old friends, family. Enjoy sandwich platters, informally discuss ALS4’s impact, make family updates on the giant genealogy chart, and/or have one-on-one conversations with research doctors. Confidential mouth-swab, diagnostic test kits will be available by advance request. 3:00 — 4:00 pm Research Presentation Drs. Vivian Cheung and Chris Grunseich present an ALS4 research update followed by Q&A. 4:00 — 5:00 pm Informal Networking Press release from ALS4 Family Day
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1989 when the oyster population dwindled. The Museum took ownership in May 2013 and is pleased to offer public sails, educational opportunities, and private charters. Explore how the prehistoric past, natural environments, and maritime heritage come to life and tell a unique story of the Chesapeake Bay. The Calvert Marine Museum is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $9.00 for adults, $7.00 for seniors, military with valid I.D, AAA and AARP members, and $4.00 for children ages 5 - 12; children under 5 and museum members are admitted free. For more information about the museum, upcoming events, or membership, visit the website at www.calvertmarinemuseum.com or call 410-326-2042. Like us on Facebook, follow us on Instagram and Twitter.
The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) announces that nominations are now being accepted for the annual Calvert You Are Beautiful Volunteer Awards. This program recognizes residents for their significant volunteer contributions to Calvert County and its citizens and their work to change the community for the better. Nominated volunteers might be a firefighter at a local fire and rescue tation; someone who staffs a non-profit organization; or the person who generously gives time to school programs, museums, hospice, parks, homeless shelters and other service-based agencies. Nomination forms are available online at www.co.cal.md.us/cyab or by calling the Calvert County Department of Communications and Media Relations (CMR) at 410-535-2003. CMR will accept 15 nominations. Completed nomination forms should be returned to CMR, 175 Main St., Prince Frederick, MD, 20678, Attn: “Calvert You Are Beautiful.” Applications must be postmarked or hand-delivered by Friday, July 6, 2018. All nominees will be honored at a ceremony sponsored by the BOCC in September 2018. Citizens are encouraged to learn about the 2017 Calvert County You are Beautiful award winners by visiting online at www.co.cal.md.us/cyab.
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Solomons School Celebrates 85 Years
Father Maurice Alexander, the first resident pastor of Our Lady Star of the Sea (OLSS) Roman Catholic parish in Solomons, successfully established a free, community school in Solomons in 1933. Four Catholic nuns of the Congregation of Divine Providence (CDP) traveled from Melbourne, Kentucky to Solomons to partner with Fr. Alexander and open the school to
thirty-one students in the now-Historic Church basement. Using rolling partitions, grades were separated into primary, middle, junior high and high school students. Since those early and humble beginnings, this ongoing partnership between the OLSS parish and the Sisters has instilled a legacy of quality Catholic education in Solomons. Welcoming students and families of all faiths, Our Lady Star of the Sea School celebrates eighty-five years of serving the needs of Solomons and surrounding communities including Northern Calvert and into St. Mary’s Counties. Fittingly, the Fifth Annual Father Alexander Gala to be held on June 9, 2018 will celebrate the compassion, perseverance and dedication of the Sisters of the Congregation of Divine Providence shown to the OLSS community. Since 1938, at least 60 sisters have made Solomons their home and dedicated their service to the school and surrounding area including hospitals, nursing facilities and local outreach programs such as SMILE Ecumenical Ministries. Some Sisters also return to Solomons periodically for a vacation and to fellowship with the resident Sisters. According to Our Lady Star of the Sea pastor, Reverend Monsignor Michael Wilson, “The Sisters dedicated themselves to
work under crowded and tight circumstances, selflessly offering their lives for the education of our parishioners.” Monsignor Wilson added, “They continue to do that today, for which we are very grateful.” Our Lady Star of the Sea School continues to offer a quality education in grades Prekindergarten through Eighth. It incorporates discipline, responsibility, respect and Christian example into all areas of instruction as the foundation upon which students can build their lives. Please join the OLSS community in honoring the Sisters of Congregation of Divine Providence at the Fr. Alexander Gala. Many former resident Sisters will be returning to visit the community and help celebrate this milestone. There will be dinner, presentations, a trip down Memory Lane, Silent Auction and dancing to a live band. For general or sponsorship information and/or tickets, either visit the OLSS website and look under the Upcoming Events, contact Katie Franklin at 410-610-0692 or email OLSSGala@gmail.com. OLSS School Alumni 60 years and older are eligible for discounted tickets at $60 per person. All proceeds benefit Our Lady Star of the Sea School. Press Release from Our Lady Star of the Sea Church
Destination Imagination Team Advances to Global Finals
After winning 1st place for creativity, teamwork and innovation in the Destination Imagination South Central Regional Tournament and 2nd place at The Maryland State Destination Imagination Tournament, the Northern Middle team, named Accident Prone, has earned the right to compete in Destination Imagination’s Global Finals, the world’s largest celebration of student creativity, to be held May 23-26 in Knoxville, Tennessee. Team members include 7th graders: Pete Nowak, Aidan Kyle, Tori Minakowski, Bella Rosasco, Sydney Patin, Meg Behe, and Jacob Sharpe. Team managers are Beth Nowak and Dianne Kyle. Dr. Daniel D. Curry, superintendent, said, “This is an awesome event and we have an awesome team. Let’s hope they don’t live up to their name.” The Accident Prone team will compete with other teams in the “Treasure” improvisational challenge, one of seven open-ended challenges that require students to apply science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) skills, in addition to their talents in improvisation, theater arts, writing, project management, communication, innovation, teamwork, community service and social entrepreneurship. Destination Imagination has had a positive impact on more than two million students who have taken part in its acclaimed academic program. This year, more than 150,000 students have participated in tournaments throughout the U.S., as well as 30 countries, in hopes of earning a spot at the Global Finals competition in May. The seven-member Accident Prone team is among the 8,000 students representing more than 1,400 teams that have advanced to participate in Global Finals 2018. Each year, Destination Imagination competitions begin with a regional tournament, where team solutions are assessed by a panel of trained appraisers,
NMS Destination Imagination “Accident Prone” team - Bottom from left: Jacob Sharpe, Bella Rosasco, Aidan Kyle. Top from left: Pete Nowak, Beth Nowak (manager), Tori Minakowski, Meg Behe, Sydney Patin, and Dianne Kyle (manager).
ranging from educators to artists to engineers. Each team solution is scored on a variety of elements, including originality, workmanship, presentation and teamwork. Teams with the highest scores advance to the Affiliate (state or country) Tournaments. The toptiered teams from the Affiliate Tournaments advance to Global Finals.
Destination Imagination dedicates itself to enriching the global community by providing opportunities for learners of all ages to explore and discover using the creative process from imagination to innovation. Press Release from CCPS
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CSM Celebrates Inauguration of Dr. Maureen Murphy May 22 Ceremony Recognizes Murphy as 5th President in 60 Years
Dr. Maureen Murphy was installed as the fifth president of the College of Southern Maryland in a ceremony on May 22 that included greetings, support and congratulations from elected officials at the federal, state and local levels as well from colleagues from Maryland’s community colleges, and CSM’s faculty, students and foundation. “This is indeed a great day for the college. For only the fifth time in our 60year history, we observe the installation of a president,” said CSM Trustee Chair Theodore L. Harwood II as he welcomed more than 400 people including elected officials, dignitaries, faculty, staff, alumni and friends to the inauguration held at the La Plata Campus Fine Arts Center and simulcast to the college’s other campuses. Murphy was appointed as the college’s president in July 2017, assuming the role as the college marks its 60th anniversary during 2018. Murphy brings more than 27 years of community college experience including a decade serving as president, most recently at Brookdale Community College, a multicampus community college in New Jersey, and previously at San Jacinto College South in Houston, Texas, and as vice president at both Rappahannock Community College and Wytheville Community College in Virginia. “I’m honored to serve as the fifth president of the College of Southern Maryland,” said Murphy in her remarks. “We were founded, 60 years ago, on the fundamental American principle that opportunity should be available for everyone. We are democracy’s college leveling the playing field for all who live in Southern Maryland. Community colleges emerged in post-World War II America because America needed us. And America needs us now—Southern Maryland needs CSM now—more than ever.” In bringing greetings to Murphy on behalf of Maryland Governor Larry Hogan, Maryland Higher Education Commission Secretary Dr. James D. Fielder Jr. said, “Governor Hogan understands the magic of higher education and how education transforms lives.” Murphy is the second female to serve as CSM’s president. Prior presidents included Dr. Jay Carsey, Dr. John Sine, Dr. Elaine Ryan and Dr. Bradley Gottfried. “Unlike other colleges, CSM has enjoyed stability, which has added to its success. I am here representing the presidents who have come before Maureen,” Gottfried said. He remembered Carsey for his work in shaping Charles County Community College during its early years and establishing the college’s first partnerships, Sine for shaping the La Plata Campus and extending services into St. Mary’s County and Calvert County, and Ryan for implementing the vision of CSM as a regional college. “And me—I would like to believe that I followed in Elaine’s footsteps in continuing to implement the college’s vision of one college serving one
region. And now we are blessed to have Maureen continue the tradition of excellence,” Gottfried said. “One of the first things that Dr. Murphy did at the start of her first semester here at CSM was listen,” said Faculty Senate President and Professor Mike Green. “Dr. Murphy, this ‘Listening Tour’ that took you…to all points on the CSM compass was noticed and appreciated by all that chose to participate. During this year you continued to seek understanding and to share your judgments: With the faculty by accepting the Faculty Senate Executive Board’s standing invitation and meeting with us multiple times; and with the CSM community through your Friday Report communications. These have kept us abreast of your thinking and decisions regarding important issues that impact work and life here at CSM. We hear you and we are looking forward to many years of continuing fruitful conversation.” Murphy’s first year has been studentfocused including an initiative to address food insecurity among the college’s students. Murphy’s inauguration included a service project of a food drive to support the college’s Micro food pantries, Hawk Feeders, that are located on each campus. Built by a CSM faculty member, the Hawk Feeders are stocked through individual donations by faculty, staff and students as well as through food drives, under the adage, “Give what you can, take what you need.” “During the first few days of the fall semester, Dr. Murphy made it a priority to engage with students from every campus and she has embraced all with open arms,” said Student Government Association President Oluwaseyi Kintunde. “From handing out ice cream cones and free T-shirts to giving classroom directions, she has made herself accessible to everyone in need. By her taking the time to stop and talk to current and new students, Dr. Murphy demonstrated her attention on students but also reflected to me the caring behavior of our new president. Students have equally welcomed Dr. Murphy and we are excited for the potential future of change.” With more than 23,000 students at its four campuses in Charles. St. Mary’s and Calvert counties, CSM is the sixth largest of 16 community colleges in Maryland. The staff and faculty at CSM work closely with a diverse student population to provide a rich variety of educational options, and CSM is a leader among Maryland community colleges in offering courses, which meet the busy schedules of our students. “Today’s community college presidents are offered many opportunities while at the same time, are faced with many challenges,” said Allegany College of Maryland President Dr. Cynthia Bambara, representing the Maryland Council of Community Colleges. “To provide our students with the best possible education-
al experience, we must constantly be thinking differently. Dr. Murphy joined the Council of Presidents at our retreat last August. From day one she has been an active participant in all areas of discussion bringing a fresh perspective, creative suggestions and a true spirit of collaboration. She hit the ground running during the legis- CSM faculty members, from left, Tara McManaway, Michelle lative session, taking lead Simpson, Faculty Senate President Mike Green, Denise Gilmerroles on several items of Knudson, Michelle Brosco Christian and Mary Beth Klinger were among the faculty celebrating CSM’s inauguration of Dr. our collective legislative Maureen Murphy May 22 at the La Plata Campus. agenda.” Murphy has successed its educational offerings to St. Mary’s fully developed partnerships with comCounty residents in 1978 and to Calvert munity organizations, school districts, County residents in 1980. The College of business and industry, donors, and other Southern Maryland was formalized as a higher education institutions. She began regional college in 2000, with equal repher career teaching English at St. Louis resentation from the three counties on its Community College-Meramec, where she Board of Trustees. later served as a dean. Murphy is commitGreetings and citations were presented ted to social justice and equity. She has as well to Murphy during the ceremony been an active member of the American on behalf of U.S. Senator Ben Cardin, Association for Women in Community U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen and U.S. Colleges (AAWCC) since 1995 and has Congressman Steny Hoyer, and by the served on the national board (two years as Southern Maryland Delegation and the president) since 2007. She also served two Charles County Commissioners. terms as a Commissioner on the AmeriMurphy has received numerous awards can Association of Community College’s including the Shirley B. Gordon Award of Commission on Diversity, Inclusion and Distinction by Phi Theta Kappa, the DisEquity. tinguished Corporate Leadership Award “By our mission, we are called to serve by the Greater Red Bank NAACP, and the learners of Southern Maryland and the Carolyn Desjardins CEO of the Year help them improve their lives and the lives Award by AAWCC. Currently, she is on of their families,” Murphy said. “Just as the board of directors for the American we stepped forward in the mid-20th cenAssociation of Community Colleges tury, so do we now. We meet our learners (AACC), the national organization reprewhere they are and guide them, through senting more than 1,100 colleges. education, to more fruitful and fulfilling Murphy earned her bachelor’s degree lives. We are Southern Maryland’s ecoin English from the University of Louisnomic engine, building our region one ville, her master’s degree in English from student, one employee, one engaged citithe University of Missouri-Columbia and zen at a time.” her doctorate in American Studies from “I am sure you’ve quickly discovered in Saint Louis University. She has had supyour short time here that there are many port throughout her career from her huspeople within our Southern Maryland band of 37 years, Joe McArdle, and their community whose lives are positively imsons, Dan and Ryan. pacted because of the work you do. It is Earlier inauguration activities included estimated that 80 percent of our alumni the Ward Virts Concert May 13 featuring stay and work here, in this community we baritone Antony Zwerdling at the Prince call home,” said CSM Foundation Chair Frederick Campus and a faculty showNancy Hempstead. “Your commitment case as part of the Benny C. Morgan Reand emphasis on our students, whatever cital Series at the Leonardtown Campus, their goals, is equally embraced by the which is being rescheduled due to inclemFoundation, and we couldn’t be more ent weather. The free recital will feature excited to work with you. We look formusic and original poetry by CSM facward to your continued enthusiasm, your ulty members. leadership, and your quest for excellence To extend greetings to Murphy as part that will successfully carry us beyond 60 of the inauguration, visit www.csmd.edu/ years of impact.” inauguration. For photos from the May 22 Established as part of the junior college inauguration ceremony, visit http://csmexpansion in America, the college began photo.zenfolio.com/mminauguration. For with 23 students attending evening classes information on the Hawk Feeders, visit at the original La Plata High School, now https://youtu.be/Mhxvom3lDBU. the Charles County Government Building in September 1958. The La Plata Campus Press Release from CSM was built in 1968 and the college expand-
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PUTTING YOUR AFFAIRS IN ORDER
Too many of us look upon putting our affairs in order as the final actions that have to be taken just before we die. Naturally, looking at it this way, there is very little enthusiasm for the concept and, by extension, the vast majority of people never get themselves organized. Just suppose, however, that getting organized is not about death at all, but about making sure things are done the way you want. It’s your life, and your legacy. How you leave things behind you is a testament to you and should be a roadmap for your loved ones. Concern about your loved ones having to tackle that decades old mess of paperwork you have stuffed into your desk drawers after you die is not a bad image to spur you on to getting your affairs in order. How great would it be to present your loved ones with a totally organized plan so that they can spend their time fondly remembering you instead of silently cursing their bad luck at having to wade through years of bills and statements, tax returns, stock certificates, safety deposit keys, insurance policies, beneficiary designations, etc. Yes, but isn’t it difficult to get organized? Actually, not really. There are many wonderful resources on the internet to give you guidance. Every bank, brokerage firm, investment advisory service, financial newspaper and magazine have plenty of planning tips available to you free of charge. And, estate planning attorneys, accountants and other advisors are often available with no-charge consultations. In other words, there is really no excuse these days not to get moving on an estate plan. Everyone has two types of property—personal property which is everything that you can pick up and move and the residue or residuary estate, which
is where you have the bulk of your wealth (houses, investment accounts, etc.). On your personal property there are probably some items you want to leave to special people in your life—make a list of which person should receive your special property like your golf clubs, jewelry, etc. On everything else left over when we die (and all of us have too much stuff), think about how you want that distributed. Or, perhaps you want to donate it to charity. Whatever you decide, just by thinking through the personal property that is important to you and how you wish it to be divided will give you some organization and peace of mind. When it comes to your residuary estate, let’s assume your estate consists of a house in Maryland, a bank savings account, a certificate of deposit, an investment account, a retirement account and an insurance policy. Start by making a list of those assets. Once you have the list, think about the beneficiaries you have—with a couple, the decision is relatively easy since most spouses want all of the residuary estate to go to each other when they die. This becomes difficult for some couples if one spouse controls all the finances and the other has no idea what the estate involves. In that case it is even more important to get started on planning to ensure that the survivor will be protected even if the spouse with the financial control dies first. Often, going to an estate planning attorney or advisor will help you figure out what you want to do and give practical guidance to the surviving spouse. What if both of the spouses die? Many people choose to leave an equal percentage of the residuary estate to their children. Anyone with more than one child is concerned about fairness and family har-
mony. While it is relatively easy to state you want an equal share of the residuary estate to go to each of your three children, for example, make sure you haven’t already upset those plans by designating one of your children as the beneficiary of your retirement plan or insurance policy. The beneficiaries of those plans and policies are outside of the residuary estate you have discussed in your will or trust. If you leave your retirement account to one child through a beneficiary designation, that child is legally entitled to take the account with no responsibility to share with other siblings even though you have indicated you want your estate to be shared in your will or trust. So many of the decisions you will make to put your affairs in order call for common sense. Reaching those decisions before you die and offering an organized plan for your loved ones is your last act of love and affection. Don’t let the distractions of daily life get in the way of this important task and responsibility. If you want to learn more about estate planning, free of charge, you are invited to join me for a free seminar at our office at 8906 Bay Avenue, North Beach at 11am on Wednesday June 20th. If you are interested in attending, let me know by calling 301855-2246—or send me an email at legalstriegel@ gmail.com. Striegel & Baddour is a law firm focused on Estate and Business Planning located in NorthBeach with appointment locations in Hollywood and Annapolis. Nothing in the following article represents legal advice. Readers are urged to consult their legal counsel.
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The NBA’s regular season is a drag – a six-month, 82-game yawner offering few surprises. The absurdly long odyssey is marred with scheduled off days for stars, tanking by bottom feeders and lackadaisical effort that would make the pending retiree buried in a cubical village look like an aspiring intern. At the root of what ails regular season basketball is this: there is no drama. Oh sure, it is marketed as something significant, but it’s a manufactured marathon to pay the bills. We all know what’s going to happen. Mostly anyway. At the start of every season, only a half dozen or so teams are in the championship conversation; in reality, the list of true contenders is even shorter. And yet, the NBA and the networks that spew regular season coverage expect consumers to take the product seriously. Why? Because there’s some burning desire to see what teams eke out the eighth playoff seeds in each conference? Come on. Even the best teams have only a passing interest in home court throughout the playoffs; now a top-four seed and home court in the first round suffices – and the (lack of) game-to-game exertion proves it. There are exceptions. Russell Westbrook is a relentless competitor. He would race you up the stairs. LeBron James, to his credit, played all 82 games this year. There are also many players fighting tooth and nail every night to stay on an NBA roster. But mostly, the NBA’s regular season is charade. Dislike the brutal honesty and cynicism if you want, but was a half of a year of basketball necessary to validate Houston and Golden State, and Cleveland and Boston, as the Western and Eastern Conference Finals participants? No…it just wasn’t. Pulling the string further, the preseason/October versions of ourselves would have declared Golden State, as the defending champs and with its Avengers-like cast of All-Stars, the overwhelming favorites to repeat. Maybe Houston, with its notable duo of Chris Paul and James Harden, could offer some resistance in the Western Conference, but not enough to actually threaten Golden State. Similarly, James’s Cavaliers and the rebuilt Celtics would be worthy adversaries in a Finals showdown with the Warriors, but this was Golden State’s title to win since Halloween. It was fait accompli. All other contemplated outcomes were just wishful, manufacture noise. Then the season happened. The destination followed the Golden State, Houston, Cleveland and Boston final four script, but the journey swerved way off the expected track. The Celtics lost prized free agent addition Gordon Hayward for the season after he broke his leg in in the first game and G Kyrie Irving for the playoffs after the All-Star had knee surgery. A struggling Cleveland squad flipped nearly half its roster in multiple moves before the trade deadline. Warriors’ G Stephen Curry missed 31 games. Houston often played man down too, with Paul and Harden missing 24 and 10 games, respectively. No one was spared the fury of The Regular Season Monster. Whatever sins the NBA regular season commits against basketball fans, the playoffs are the penance – a fabulous display of intensity and desperation. It is basketball at its best. Once things got real in this year’s second season, the Fantastic Four of the preseason – Golden State, Houston, Boston and Cleveland – waved off the adversity, refused the ready-made excuses and arrived where everyone thought they would be – the Conference Finals. Of the four, Houston and Boston impressed the most. Boston lost its two best players and still came within one game of slaying King James’s Cavs and reaching The Finals. In the west, Houston has, as of my submission deadline, pushed the juggernaut Warriors to seven games, something that on paper they had no business doing. The easy play for both teams would have been to accept conventional wisdom – that Boston, sans Irving and Haywood, couldn’t threaten in the east and that Houston couldn’t actually push Golden State. But neither team was buying the imposed limitations of outsiders. Good for them and fortunate for anyone facing doubters in their lives. Sometimes the only person in your corner is you; sometimes that’s all you need. Send comments to RonaldGuyJr@gmail.com
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Blue Crabs Hold On in Game Two
The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs (10-17) won the second game against the Lancaster Barnstormers (18-8) 3-2, holding on to their early lead on the rainsoaked night. A scoreless first inning took the game into the second, where the Blue Crabs would grab an early lead. A walk to Devon Rodriguez got a runner on with one out in the inning. Cory Vaughn followed with a single, moving Rodriguez up into scoring position. Frank Martinez added a third straight single, bringing Rodriguez around from second who slid safely under the tag to grab the 1-0 lead. The Barnstormers responded by evening the game with a run in the top of the third. A single and walk started the inning, but the lead runner was caught on a pickoff from the catcher for out number one. Tyler Bortnick advanced to second on the rundown, and then stole third to get closer to tying the game. Joey Wagman slipped and fell on a pitch to the plate, as the ball rolled towards the Barnstormers dugout, Bortnick came home from third to tie the game. Wagman was removed from the game after the injury on the mound. David Wayne Russo (1-0) came on in relief and finished off the inning, stranding a runner in scoring position. Southern Maryland immediately responded by taking the lead back over in the bottom half of the inning. Edwin Garcia and Teodoro Martinez both singled to start the inning, getting a runner in scoring position with nobody out in the inning. Angelo Songco picked up a single as well, scoring Garcia to put the team back on top in the ballgame. Russo continued strong on the mound, working 2.1 scoreless innings in relief. The offense added an insurance run in the fifth, as a familiar trio combined once again. Garcia and Martinez got things going with back-to-back singles again, bringing up Songco with a man in scoring position. Songco, who entered the game without an RBI on the season, came through with a single again to
score Garcia, and take a 3-1 lead. The bullpen continued on strong, maintaining the two-run lead into the eighth. The Barnstormers began to rally back in the eighth inning, as Rico Noel began the frame with a single. Two straight fielder’s choices brought the Blue Crabs within an out of working around the leadoff hit, before a single from Ryan Casteel extended the inning. Grant Desme, in his season debut, picked up his third hit of the night to score Trayvon Robinson and bring the lead down to just one run. A flyout ended the inning, with Southern Maryland escaping still ahead 3-2. Cody Eppley (S,2) came on for the top of the ninth, working back-to-back nights after coming off the disabled list on Friday. Anderson De La Rosa started the inning with his fourth single of the game, putting the tying run on base for Lancaster. A groundout to third allowed De La Rosa to advance, before a wild pitch moved him up to third. A walk to Darian Sandford ensued, setting up a potential game-ending double play from Noel. The speedy Noel swung at the first pitch he saw, sending a groundball up the middle that was fielded by Garcia, who tagged second and fired to first in time to finish off the game. The win ensured at least a series win for the Blue Crabs, and sets up a potential series sweep tomorrow. The Blue Crabs return to action Sunday, May 26th as they finish the series against the division-leading Barnstormers. First pitch is scheduled for 6:35 P.M. on Sunday at Regency Furniture Stadium. For more information on the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs, or to reserve your seat today for any of the Blue Crabs upcoming home games, please visit our website at somdbluecrabs.com or call us at 301-638-9788. Press Release from Southern Maryland Blue Crabs
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Obituaries
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In Remembrance Carl Mitchell Waters, “Reds” Carl Mitchell Waters, “Reds”, 74, of Huntingtown, MD passed away at his home on May 27, 2018 He was born on January 19, 1944 in Washington DC to the late Ira and Ruby Waters. He was known as “Reds” by his friends and co-workers at the Construction Union Local 132 and affectionately as “Poppy” by his family and grandchildren who thought of him as a great father and Grandfather. Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Ellen Louise “Peachie” Waters a son Randy Buckler, and his brothers John, Leonard, Donald, and Gene Waters. Carl is survived by his children, Chari Anne Waters, Clifford Waters, Terry Fannon, and Allen Fannon. Grandfather of Kayla and Ty Fannon, Joshua Bloom, Nicole Dalrymple, Shelby and Emma Abb, and siblings Cathy Parks, Mike, Phil, Bobby, and Kenny Waters. The family will receive friends at the Rausch Funeral Home, 4405 Broomes Island Road, Port Republic, MD on Wednesday May 30, 2018 from 4:30 -8 PM where services will be held on Thursday May 31, at 11 AM. Interment will follow in Chesapeake Highlands Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to either CAWL or Wounded Warriors. Funeral services will be Thursday, May 31 at 11 a.m. at Rausch Funeral Home - Port Republic 4405 Broomes Island Road, Port Republic MD 20676. Burial will be in Chesapeake Highlands Memorial Gardens , 3270 Broomes Island Road Port Republic MD 20676. Memorial contributions may be
made to Calvert Animal Welfare League, 1040 Prince Frederick Blvd. P. O. Box 1660, Prince Frederick MD 20678; Phone: 410-535-9300; website: http://www.cawlrescue or Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517 Topeka KS 66675; website: http:// woundedwarriorproject
Patricia Ann “Pat” Osburn Patricia Ann “Pat” Osburn, 69, of Chesapeake Beach passed away May 26, 2018 while performing her duties as an Emergency Medical Technician. She was born September 28, 1948 in Salisbury, MD to Franklin Martin and Teresa Maureen (Morrison) Griffin. Pat was raised in Washington, D.C. and graduated from St. Francis Xavier High School. She was employed as a professional bartender in D.C. and lived in Greenbelt and Bowie before moving to Chesapeake Beach in 1984. Pat was a homemaker while raising her children and was later employed at the Calvert County Detention Center as a certified nursing assistant. Pat joined the North Beach Volunteer Fire Department Oct. 31, 1999 and served 18 years with the department. She received her Emergency Medical Technician certification in 2000 and held the positions of rescue sergeant, rescue lieutenant and rescue captain. While remaining active operationally, she also served on various committees and contributed selflessly to fundraising, banquets, membership drives and many other vital areas of our volunteer corporation. Her dedication to the department earned her many awards including Squadsman of the Year, Top EMS Runner for several years as well as numerous recognitions for saving lives. Pat was also a member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church. In her leisure time Pat
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enjoyed going to Starbucks, dining out, listening to Bruno Mars and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and “grand-dogs”. She was also an avid Washington Redskins fan. Pat is survived by her children Regina Osburn of Frederick, Richard Osburn and wife Karla of St. Leonard, Kevin Osburn and wife Traci of Chesapeake Beach, Kristina Dillon and husband Joseph of North Beach, and Kimberley Osburn and husband Andy of North Beach; grandchildren Korrinna, Kyle, Alyssa and Alex Osburn and Ashley and Matthew Greulich; siblings Christine Woolard and Barbara Llewelyn, both of College Park, Diane Pluebell of Chesapeake Beach, William Griffin and Thomas Griffin, both of Crofton, and Mark Griffin of Conway, SC, as well as 10 nieces and nephews. Pat was preceded in death by her parents and siblings Teresa and Franklin Griffin. Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, May 31 at 11 a.m. at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church 8816 Chesapeake Avenue, North Beach MD 20714. Burial will be at Cedar Hill Cemetery, 4111 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suitland MD 20746. Memorial contributions may be made to North Beach V.F.D., 8536 Bayside Road Chesapeake Beach MD 20732 or Dunkirk Volunteer Fire Department, 3170 W. Ward Road Dunkirk MD 20754’ website: http:// www.northbeachfire.
Ronnie Rex Davis Sr. AKA “Pop Pop” Ronnie Rex Davis Sr AKA “Pop Pop” 54 of Prince Frederick, MD was called home on Monday May 21, 2018. He was born April 4, 1964 in Landstuhl, Germany to Nelson R.
Davis and Renate Davis. Ronnie was a member of the Sheet Metal Workers Local 100 for 36 years. Ronnie loved his Washington Redskins and Pittsburgh Penguins. He also loved hunting, Riding and showing his Harley’s and his Ford F-150 but most of all he lived his children, grandchildren, dogs, family and friends. He is proceeded in death by his father: Nelson R Davis and his mother Renate Herzog Davis. He is survived by his children: Amanda (Marty) Benjamin, Ronnie (Emily) Davis Jr, and Carly (Tim) Morgan. His Stepmother: Helen Davis, his grandchildren: Kaydin, Camryn and Xavier Benjamin, Lilly, Sofia and Aubrey Davis and Athena Morgan. His two sisters: Christol (David) Payne, Mary Ann (Eric) Smith and one brother Herb (Maria) Davis. Several nieces and one nephew. Funeral arrangements were made by Rausch Funeral Home, 4405 Broomes Island Road, Port Republic, MD. Interment was private.
Robin Elizabeth Overby Robin Elizabeth Overby, 53, of Lusby, MD passed away on May 20, 2018 at her residence. Born July 4, 1964 in Clovis, NM. Robin attended Oxon Hill High School and moved to the area in 1986 from Temple Hills, MD. She was a word processor in the communications field. Robin enjoyed crocheting, fishing, gardening and canning. She enjoyed the outdoors, especially the beach. Robin is survived by her father, William C. Schuermann of Issue, MD; her former husband and friend, Frank Overby of Lusby, MD; her children, Frank Wesley Overby of Lusby, MD, Amy Lynn Donley of Great Mills, MD, and William Michael Overby of Lusby, MD; and five grandchildren. All services will be private. Arrangements by Rausch Funeral Home, Lusby, MD.
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Candidates’ Forum St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 25 Church St, Prince Frederick 6:00 – 9:00 PM Sustainable Calvert Network hosts a non-partisan forum for all candidates running for the office of County Commissioner on Thursday, May 31. Cosponsored by the Dunkirk Area Concerned Citizens and the Huntingtown Citizens’ Association. A meet-and-greet will be held at 6:00; forum beginning at 6:30.
Calvert Green Expo & Craft Fair Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center, Dowell Rd., Solomons 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Free event presented by the Calvert County Citizen’s Green Team: Green businesses & services — arts & crafts — workshops —kids activities —food & drink —and more! Southern Maryland’s leading sustainability event, where you can learn how to make your life, and our community, healthier—environmentally! www.annma r iega rden.org/annma r ie2/node/245
Friday, June 1
June Maker’s Market Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts, Dowell Rd., Solomons 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Held in conjunction with the Calvert Green Expo, join us for a special extended market featuring all things handmade, homemade, and homegrown! From jewelry to jam, shop local! Admission is free. www. a n n ma r iega rden.org /a n n ma r ie2/content / makers-market
Jake Owen and Chris Janson Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Rd. S, Solomons 4:00 PM Country music star Jake Owen will perform live and is joined by Chris Janson. Gates for this new tailgate party at the PNC Waterside Pavilion open at 4:00—come early, eat, drink and kick off the summer with friends. Tickets $35—$68 at calvertmarinemuseum.ticketforce.com/ or by calling 1-800-787-9454. Info at www.calvertmarinemuseum.com. To reach a staff member, please call 410326-2042, ext. 16, 17 or 18. Farmers’ Market & Classic Car Cruise-In Bay Ave. & 5th St., North Beach 6:00 – 9:00 PM Local farms, Calvert County wineries and oldtime vehicles are featured. Info: 301-855-6681. www.northbeachmd.org
Saturday, June 2 5K Walk/Run American Chestnut Land Trust, Double Oak Rd., Prince Frederick 8:00 – 11:00 AM Calvert Behavioral Health’s Rebelling Against Addiction. Event is free. Registration is required. On-site day of event. Info: Megan Sarikaya 410-535-3079, x35. Sniffin in the Woods Flag Ponds Nature Park, 1525 Flag Ponds Parkway Lusby 8:30 - 10:30 AM Bring Fido on this walk about the senses. We will explore all around the park taking in what we hear, what we see, and what we smell. We will also learn about their wild canine relatives. Free for Society members. $8/family for nonmembers. Reservations required. 410-535-5327. www.calvertparks.org Restore the Joy of Marriage Calvert County Baptist Church, 2190 Solomons Island Rd., Prince Frederick 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM $50 per couple includes Continental Breakfast and Lunch. Guest Speakers: Felix & Ashley Gilbert. Realize you’re not alone in your marital challenges. Learn how to forgive and restore your relationship. Recommit to building a healthier marriage. Register online at www.ccbconline.org. Questions,
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Spirits & Steeds 7940 N. Flint Hill Rd., Owings 1:00 - 7:00 PM Fundraiser for the horses at Freedom Hill Horse Rescue. Over 30 vendors, food trucks, and live music. $25, $20 for designated driver. Tickets can be purchased at spiritsandsteeds.eventbrite.com. Info: Beth Meader at bethm.freedom.hill@gmail.com. Sunset Supper Cruise Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Rd S, Solomons 5:00 - 7:30 PM Climb aboard the historic Wm. B. Tennison for a 90-minute cruise through history. Return to the museum for a short presentation and a light supper. Bring your own libations. $50 per person. Reservations required. Calvertmarinemuseum.com Texas Holdem and Cash Games 4120 Old Town Rd., Huntingtown 7:00 PM Benefit for the Patricia Leone Rogers Educational Scholarship Fund. Doors open at 6:00; game starts at 7:00. Buy in $80. Food, beer and sodas included!
Sun., Mon. & Tue., June 3, 4 & 5 Revival! Union Church, 8912 Chesapeake Avenue, North Beach 7:00 - 9:00 PM Pastor David Keyser and Guest Pastor Roberto Sanchez conduct a series of meetings and special music by visiting groups and our own choir. Great fellowship. All are invited to attend. Questions? 410-257-3555. www.NBUC.org.
Sunday, June 3 House & Garden Tour St. Anthony’s Church Parking Lot, 8816 Chesapeake Ave., North Beach
1:00 -5:00 PM Tour nine charming North Beach homes and two stunning gardens. $20 at St. Anthony’s church parking lot, or in advance from Nice & Fleazy Antiques or Sister’s Corner in North Beach. Free commemorative tote bags to first 300 tickets sold. Dismantling Racism and Privilege Meeting Middleham and St. Peter’s Parish, 10210 HG Trueman Road, Lusby 4:00 – 6:30 pm Sharing a potluck supper. Bring a dish to share. Discovering a tool for your toolbox for dismantling racism and privilege. Continuing to share our stories. Learning about new initiatives. All are welcome. The Big Conversation Committee. 410-3264948. bigconmsp@gmail.com
Monday, June 4
Community Meeting Harriet E. Brown Community Center, 901 Dares Beach Rd. 7:00 PM The Prince Frederick Coalition will hold an open community meeting to discuss local highway construction and efforts to increase Maryland education funding per student. Bob Carpenter, Chamber of Commerce, will be our guest speaker to discuss “Economic Development in Prince Frederick.” Info: contact CalvertKids@Outlook.com.
Tuesday, June 5
Bingo North Beach Volunteer Fire Dept. 7:30 PM $5000 jackpot. Admission is $8.00 per person. Doors open at 5:00. Food and drink available for purchase. More info please call 301-855-0520.
Wednesday, June 6 Brick Builder Challenge Northeast Community Center, 4075 Gordon Stinnett Ave., Chesapeake Beach 4:00 - 5:30 PM Here’s the challenge: bring 50 LEGO building bricks with you of any size and color. Once you arrive, you will receive the plan for what you are supposed to build. A fun time for 6-10year olds. Free. 410-257-2554 www.co.cal.md.us/ parksandrecreation
Thursday, June 7 Calvert Toastmasters Meeting Community Resources Bldg., 30 Duke St., Prince 11:30 AM An international club open to anyone. Improve communication and leadership skills. You are welcome to attend our meetings as a visitor and bring a friend! Learn more about our organization at calvert.toastmastersclubs.org/
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Thursday, May 31
Shake It Out. 10:30-11:00am. Shake It Out Music and Movement will create a rich environment that promotes social, emotional and physical skills. Come join us for some shake’n fun. Please register. Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons, 410-326-5289.
Friday, June 1
On Pins & Needles. 1:00-4:00pm. Bring your quilting, needlework, knitting, crocheting, or other project for an afternoon of conversation and shared creativity. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. JobSource Mobile Career Center. 1:00-4:00pm. Stop by to visit the JobSource Mobile Career Center for your job search needs! Get job counseling and résumé help, search for jobs and connect with Southern Maryland JobSource. No registration. Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach, 410-257-2411.
Saturday, June 2
Garden Smarter: Using Pesticides. 10:00-11:30am. Learn fundamental concepts, precautionary measures, and the importance of reading a pesticide label. Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach, 410-257-2411. Family Storytime. 10:00-10:30am. This Storytime is for families with children of multiple ages. During this 45 minute class, children develop language and build vocabulary through various storytelling styles, songs, movement, and activities.An adult must accompany child. Calvert Library Fairview Branch, Rt. 4 and Chaneyville Road, Owings, 410-257-2101. #calvertREADS Festival. 11:003:00pm. Kickoff summer fun at the #calvertREADS fun-filled community festival! Last year was so much fun we can’t wait to do it again! All ages can register for #calvertREADS and get started in this year’s 50,000 books reading challenge while checking out Garrett Music’s Academy Petting Zoo of Instruments, painting pots with Calvert County Master Gardeners, making buttons, painting rocks, fun with our VR headsets, Nintendo Switch games and cool green screens. Activities for everyone! FREE #calvertREADS T-SHIRTS TO EVERYONE WHO ATTENDS (while supplies last). Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410535-0291 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.
Monday, June 4
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, June 5
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. Writers by the Bay @ the Library. 7:00-8:30pm. Looking for a writers’ group? All writers and would-be writers are welcome to come for critique & camaraderie. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-5350291 or 301-855-1862. Manga Otaku Artist Nights. 7:008:30pm. On 1st Tuesdays and 3rd Mondays, comics and manga fans ages 10 to 17 gather at the Twin Beaches Branch to learn the techniques of drawing for comics. Join us! Please register. Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach, 410-257-2411.
Wednesday, June 6
Cinema Cafe - Same Kind of Different As Me. 6:00-8:30pm. Join us for the movie based on the book Same Kind of Difference As Me by Ron Hall. This is a true story of a homeless man who makes a difference in the lives of a family who befriend him. A Choose Civility event. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. Book Discussion (Lotus Cafe). 6:308:30pm. Recurring monthly book discussion held at Lotus Cafe. This month’s book is Hag-Seed by Margaret Atwood. Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons, 410-326-5289.
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YoungatHeart By Office of Aging Staff
Intergenerational Summer Camp
Enjoy a week of fun activities with your grandchildren, ages 5 –11, July 16 – 20, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Fee: $45 per grandparent/grandchild pair, $20 for each additional grandparent/grandchild in a family. Fee includes all materials and the ice cream sundae party on Friday. Deadline to register is June 1. Make checks payable to Calvert Pines Senior Council. For more information, contact Ed Sullivan, 410-535-4606.
Do You Need Help Paying for Heat and Electric?
The Maryland Energy Assistance Program (MEAP), through TriCounty Community Action, assists eligible individuals and families with a one-time-per-year 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, 410586-2748, Fridays at North Beach, 410-257-2549.
Red, White, and Blue Picnic
Seniors are welcome to join us as we celebrate Flag Day at the Calvert County Fairgrounds, Wednesday, June 13, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. There will be games, prizes, food and live music with the band, GrooveSpan!
Must pre-register for lunch at one of our senior centers. Registration ends Tuesday, June 5. Limited transportation available. Hope you can join us! Don’t forget to wear your red, white, and blue!
Calvert Pines Senior Center (CPSC)
Walk to Your Own Beat with friends and take advantage of our facility on those hot summer days, Monday, June 4, 12:30 p.m. Join in on the Rock Art craze and paint beautiful works of art on various sized rocks that you can keep, hide, or give to loved ones, Tuesday, June 5, 10 a.m.
North Beach Senior Center (NBSC)
See the nurse from our “Ask the Expert” program, Tuesday, June 5, 10 a.m. to take blood pressures and assist you with any of your health questions. Write with friends and share if you would like with our Scribblers Writing Group, Thursday, June 7, 1 p.m.
Southern Pines Senior Center (SPSC)
Make your very own lip balm to protect you all summer long with the Summer Lip Balm Class, Wednesday, June 6, 10:30 a.m. You must preregister in the front office. Limited seating available. Have fun with friends playing an interactive game of Bring on Summer Bingo, Friday, June 8, 10:30 a.m.
Eating Together Menu Monday, June 4
Pork Roast, Gravy, Mashed Sweet Potatoes, Broccoli, Dinner Roll, Crushed Pineapple
& Tomato Slices, Carrot & Cucumber Slices in Dressing, Strawberries
Thursday, June 7
Tuesday, June 5
Beef-a-Roni, Tossed Salad, Collard Greens, Lima Beans, Italian Bread, Honeydew Melon
Wednesday, June 6
Breaded Baked Fish, Baked Potato, Broccoli, Dinner Roll, Fresh Berry Cup
Turkey & Swiss Cheese Sandwich, Tossed Salad, Lettuce & Tomato Slices, Mandarin Oranges Chicken Salad in a Pita, Lettuce
Friday, June 8
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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