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Citizen Advisors Call for More School Counselors By Dick Myers Editor The Calvert County Public Schools (CCPS) Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) says the school system needs more counselors. The recommendation was in a report presented July 12 to the Calvert County Board of Education. The citizen’s group dealt with two issues in their report: the social, emotional and behavioral (SEB) needs of the students and their career planning needs. The report was presented by four members of the committee: President Judy “JC” Hooker, Vice President Harry Wedewer, and secretaries Derek Sabedra and Elizabeth Demulling. According to the report, CCPS is “significantly below” the recommended pupil/counselor ratios. The report says Calvert is: • The fourth worst school system in Maryland with respect to student to counselor ratio at the elementary level, • The sixth worst school system in Maryland with respect to student to counselor ratio at the high school level; and • The seventh worst school system in Maryland with respect to student to counselor ratio at the middle school level.
Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) Vice President Wedewer, who presented their findings to the school board, emphasized that they were not meant to be criticisms. He described them as a “work in progress.” He added “These are strictly an opportunity to grow.” The recommendations, he said, will allow the school system “to respond to evolving needs.” In the case of the school counselors, Wedewer said, “It’s the people factor that is paramount.” He took cognizance of the potential cost of increasing the number of counselors, saying CCPS could add them one or two at a time “It will have a multiplier effect,” he said. Wedewer said that another issue for counselors is their workload and varied duties, of which, he said: “It seems like they are unpredictable in the extreme.” The report praises the county’s Career and Technology Academy. “You are really sitting on a goldmine over there,” Wedewer said. He noted, however, that the academy must overcome the misperception that it is “not a place for future college students.” Wedewer, who is a retired naval officer, also praised the school system’s Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps program. He said it offers students leadership skills training. Hooker said of the parent’s role, that
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“they are a little behind in knowing all of the tools available to them.” Hooker said that it appeared to the CAC that the “higher-performing” students are often left on the side while counselors contend with those with problems. She said the higher-performing students also need help. One of those higher-performing students is school board student member Thomas Ridenour, who is entering his senior year at Northern High School, underscored the large workload of the school counselors. He said he had only met his counselor once in four years. “I don’t even hardly know her,” he said of someone who will be writing recommendations to colleges for him. “I feel I don’t have a connection.” The second part of the CAC report deals with meeting the SEB needs of the students. The report concludes those needs are being addressed on a schoolby-school basis without any uniform plan. That plan should be spread across the entire school system, Wedewer said, “so every student can have the same outcome,” He said it wasn’t so much dictating from above, as it was “spreading out the best practices system-wide.” The report calls for the SEB needs of the students to be defined in “clear, con-
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cise and actionable terms.” Those metrics should allow for creation of a “baseline” and also show the effectiveness of the methods used to address the needs. School board member Dawn Balinski praised the work of the committee. She said, “The report puts words into what we all have thought.” She said she hoped the committee would come back to further discuss their report once the school board members had a chance to digest it. dickmyers@countytimes.net
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By Dick Myers Editor North Beach’s Environmental Committee has recommended that the town hire a part-time park ranger. The committee has presented the town with a detailed job description for the position, but members say the duties can be refined by the town council if they decide to proceed with the hire. The proposal was presented by council liaison to the committee, Councilwoman Jane Hagen and several of the committee members at the council’s June 12 regular meeting. No decision was made. Instead the idea will be further discussed at the council’s scheduled August 2nd work session the week before their next town meeting on Aug. 9. The proposal from the commitee says one option is to budget a salary of $35,000 a year plus benefits for three days a week. Another option would be to make the position seasonal. According to the proposed job description, the park ranger would: “Provide and maintain public parks, gardens, playgrounds, and other recreational facilities and programs to promote the health, welfare and enjoyment of the inhabitants of the town through a comprehensive program of recreation activities in the town parks and waterfront. Oversee the preservation and maintenance and operation of the town parks, and nature preserves to provide compatible outdoor recreation and educational opportunities for the public.” The proposal has the park ranger managing Sunrise Garden, Callis Park, Overlook Park, Walton Beach Nature Preserve and portions of the waterfront. The town currently has a waterfront manager, Richard Ball. They also have a contract for the maintenance of the parks. Mayor Mark Frazer said one option would be to elevate Ball’s position to that of parks and recreation director. He then could oversee the new park ranger. The current waterfront division is one of four in the town. The committee and Frazer feel that
education would be the key responsibility of the new park ranger. They don’t envision that person being involved with security – that responsibility would continue with the sheriff’s deputies assigned to town. One of those parks that would be the responsibility of the proposed new park ranger, Callis Park is due for some upgrades. Frazer reported that the town had received $75,000 in state funding that can be used for Callis Park, which is in front of the Boy’s and Girl’s Club and the senior center. Ball reported a plan for the grant monies to be used for additional playground and exercise equipment and security cameras. Earlier in the meeting the supervisor of the sheriff’s Twin Beaches Patrol, Lt. Ronnie Naughton reported that the officers had been patrolling the park to ensure that it wasn’t becoming a hangout for teens. Frazer said the park was intended for young people 12 and under Of teens hanging out there, Frazer said, “We are going to do our best to deflect that.” Naughton said his officers are using discretion. If someone is there just having a picnic, that would be okay, but if they were disturbing the younger kids, they would be removed. The town is also cracking down, as was reported in The County Times July 12 issue, on rowdiness at the Friday Farmer’s Market. That crackdown includes bringing in alcohol to the area set aside for the market. “All we want is an enjoyable night (for everyone)”, Naughton said. He reported there would be about seven officers, including three on bicycles, patrolling the Farmer’s Market for the remainder of the season. Naughton also reported that Capt. David Gatton, an unsuccessful candidate for county commissioner in the primary, would be retiring from the sheriff’s office at the end of the month. He has been a long-time member of the Twin Beaches patrol team. dickmyers@countytimes.net
Former Lt. Gov. Michael Steele, right, talks with Del. Deb Rey (R-Dist. 29B) and Tim Hutchins, candidate for Calvert County Commissioner.
By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Michael Steele, former Maryland Lt. Governor and chairman of the Republican National Committee, told members of the state’s Young Republicans that this year’s elections could shape the future of the GOP in the Old Line State for more than a decade. The focus, he said, was to re-elect Gov. Larry Hogan and in so doing make history. “You have the historic opportunity that hasn’t been done in the last 60 years and that is to re-elect a Republican governor,” Steele said to the small gathering at the Holiday Inn in Solomons July 14. Steele said grassroots Republican organizers had to continue to knock on doors and persuade voters to realize that the GOP had the best plan for Maryland; the best evidence for that, he said, was what Hogan had accomplished during his first term. Republicans could not allow themselves to be discouraged by the lead of Democrat voters by a 2-to-1 margin. “You’ve got to get off your butts and
go out there and make a difference,” Steele said. “No election is about just that one race.” Steele explained that boosting the party’s profile could help them win more races in the Senate and the House of Delegates, ending the Democrats super majority. Republicans would never have a better opportunity than now to do so with a governor as popular as Hogan. “Focus on the doing,” Steele said. “Engage the voters. “You can’t be timid in politics. You can’t be isolated in politics.” In the past the state’s Republican apparatus lacked will and enthusiasm; but that has changed and organizers and campaigners had to take full advantage. “All politics is local,” Steele said. “This election can help set the course of the state for the next 15 years. “When you talk to people tell them why, some of them for the first time, they should vote Republican… because it will make a good difference.” guyleonard@countytimes.net
Mt. Hope Community Center to Close for Construction The Calvert County Department of Parks & Recreation announces Mt. Hope Community Center will close temporarily due to construction to the communication towers located on the property. The center will close Monday, July 23 through Wednesday, July 25, and will open with normal hours of operation Thursday, July 26. Normal hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m., Saturday, 8:30 a.m.-9 p.m. and Sunday, 12:30-6 p.m. For questions about the closure or additional information, contact the Calvert County Department of Parks & Recre-
ation at 410-535-1600, ext. 8200 or via email at Nate.Smith@calvertcountymd. gov. Learn more about the Department of Parks & Recreation and its comprehensive program of recreational activities offered in community centers, aquatic facilities, public schools and county parks by visiting online at www.calvertcountymd.gov/parksandrecreation. Like Calvert County Government on Facebook. Press Release from Calvert County Government
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What’s Coming to Calvert County Agrees to Buy Waterfront Land for a Park Property is Next to Battle Creek Cypress Swamp By Dick Myers Editor The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) has entered into an agreement to purchase a 48.35 acre parcel of land on Grays Road in Prince Frederick for a park. The property on Battle Creek is strategically located between the county-owned Briscoe Gray Heritage Farm and Battle Creek Cypress Swamp. According to a memo to the BOCC from Department of Parks and Recreation Director Shannon Nazzal, “The purchase price (is) $995,000 plus half of the closing costs. Funding is from a variety of sources including Localside Program Open Space ($300,000), Biscoe Gray Heritage Farm Capital Improvement Project Excise Tax ($200,000), and federal funds through the Land and Water Conservation Fund ($497,500). “ According to Nazzal, the department entered into negotiations with the owners of the property: Paul A. Gatewood, C. Jane Gatewood, and John D. Gatewood, trustees of the Isabelle Toliver Gatewood Common Pot Trust. She reported to the commissioners, “This property is within the Battle Creek watershed and is included in the Calvert Creeks Rural Legacy Area.”
On May 1, the BOCC conducted a public hearing to accept public comment on the acquisition of the property and acquisition funding. Following the public hearing they approved a budget adjustment of $997,500 for the acquisition of the property. Commissioner Mike Hart praised the staff work in snagging the grants, including the federal match. He said he was skeptical they could come up with enough funding for the almost one-million-dollar price tag. He called the result “incredible.” Commissioner President Evan Slaughenhoupt, Jr. said of the land purchase, “It enhances the county’s Rural Legacy Program,” which he said was a commissioner goal. The purchase agreement was signed by Paul A. Gatewood, and C. Jane Gatewood on June 7 and by John D. Gatewood on June 11. The county will have 120 days following the execution of the agreement to complete a physical and environmental inspection of the property. A Phase I Environment Site Assessment was completed in June. dickmyers@countytimes.net
Calvert Receives AAA Credit Ratings for Third Consecutive Year The Calvert Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) announces the county received AAA credit ratings from three independent credit rating agencies for the third consecutive year. Fitch Ratings, Moody’s Investors Service and Standard & Poor’s Global Ratings assigned Calvert County their highest ratings due to the county’s consistently sound financial operations, strong reserves and economy, and conservative fiscal policies. The three ratings are assigned to Calvert County’s 2018 consolidated public improvement bonds totaling $26.6 million and are reaffirmed for the county’s outstanding debt. Moody’s AAA rating incorporated “the county’s healthy financial position supported by comprehensive fiscal policies, moderately-sized tax base with above-average resident wealth levels, and manageable debt and pension liabilities. The rating further incorporates “in-lieu-of tax” (PILOT) payments from Dominion Cover Point effective fiscal year 2018, which significantly enhances financial flexibility and reduces the county’s long-term liabilities.” Standard & Poor’s cited the county’s “strong economy” supported by broad
and diverse Washington-ArlingtonAlexandria and Baltimore metropolitan statistical areas; strong financial performance and budget flexibility stemming from property tax revenue growth from increasing assessed values, as well as favorable trends in income tax collections due, in part, to low unemployment; and the use of formalized financial policies and practices. “This third consecutive year of top credit ratings in outstanding news for Calvert County’s citizens,” said BOCC President Evan Slaughenhoupt Jr. “Aside from affirming our commitment to conservative financial management, the ratings reflect our strong economic position, the ability to make tough decisions when needed, and phenomenal fiscal health. Most importantly, the AAA ratings save Calvert significant amounts of money on the repayment of its bonds.” For more information on Calvert County’s financial policies, please contact Tim Hayden, director of Finance and Budget, at 410-535-1600, ext. 2435, or visit online at www.calvertcountymd. gov. Press release by Calvert Government
The following list of pending site ter Road in plans was presented to the Calvert Coun- Lusby on a ty Planning Commission at their July 18 202.98 parmeeting. That means that the proposals cel, zoned are on the list for consideration by the RCD. Proplanning commission at a future meet- posed 1,152 ing. Those meetings are now being held square foot at 7 p.m. at the Harriet E. Brown Com- s t o r a g e munity Center (HEBCC), 901 Dares structure at Beach Road, Prince Frederick. the exist1) SPR-16-537335, Scaggs Industrial ing Appeal Flex Space Located at 7630 Meadow T r a i n i n g Run Lane, Meadow Run Industrial Park F a c i l i t y . in Owings, on a 14.61 parcel, zoned I-I. The clearProposed two multi-tenant light indus- ing and grading for the Outdoor Institrial buildings totalling 25,600 square tutional Firing Range was completed feet. The submittal was accepted Feb- under a previous grading permit. The ruary 24, 2016 as a Category I project. purpose of the site plan is to permit Agent: Collinson Oliff& Associates the construction of the storage build2) SPR-20 17-245, Huntingtown Fa- ing and satisfy the CCZO condition #3 stop Located at 3921 Old Town Road for the Use. Agent: Collinson, Oliff & in Huntingtown on a 1.01 parcel, zoned Associates HTC, Mixed Use District. Proposed to The following Major Subdivision Prore-purpose the existing automobile sales posed Project List for Upcoming Review building into a joint use, convenience/ was also submitted at ten same meeting: liquor store, with gas pumps, required 1) SD 09-07A, Evergreen Park, Zelparking and utilities. The project is on lis Property Located on Pushaw Station private water & sewer. The submittal Road in Sunderland. Zoned RCD, 567.24 was accepted May 24, 2017. Agent: R.A. ac; 60 proposed lots; Submittal acceptBarrett ed September 22, 2012 - HOLD Agent: 3) SPR-2017-266, Calvert Hills East Wilkerson & Associates Located on the west side of North Prince 2) SD 12-05, Georges Subdivision, Frederick Boulevard and Radio Road Lots 1-11 Located on Christianna Parin Prince Frederick on five (5) parcels ran Road in Chesapeake Beach. Zoned consisting of 22.57 acres, zoned PFTC, RCD; 54.86 ac.; Submittal accepted SepVillage District. The proposed five (5) tember 18, 2012 - HOLD Agent: Wilkernew buildings contain 96 apartments, a son & Associates maintenance building, required parking, 3) SD-2017-047, Shoppes at Apple utilities and recreation area. The project Greene, Lots 1 & 2, and Outlot 3 Lois on public water & sewer. The submit- cated on Dunkirk Way within the Shoptal was accepted September 27, 2017. pes at Apple Greene Shopping Center, Agent: Bay Engineering on a parcel consisting of 15.47 acres, 4) SPR-20 18-272, Prince Frederick zoned Dunkirk Town Center. Submittal Volunteer Fire Department, Compa- accepted July 26, 2017. Agent: Collinny #2 Located at 450 S. Solomons Island son, Oliff& Associates Road, Prince Frederick, on a 4.44 parcel, 4) SD-2017-0048, Calvert Hills East zoned PFTC, Town District. Proposed Located on Prince Frederick Boulevard to demolish the existing 18,000 sq. ft. in Prince Frederick. Zoned Town Center building and replace it with a 29,929 sq. (TC), 22.57 acres; three lots. Submittal ft. new building as well as expand the accepted September 27, 2017. Agent: parking lot and other site improvements. Bay Engineering Agent: Bay Engineering FIRST & LARGEST 5) CALVERT SPR-201 8-277, COUNTY’S Appeal TrainInformation supplied by the Calvert ing Facility Located at 401 SweetwaCounty Office of Planning and Zoning
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Senators Cosponsor Resolution Defending the First Amendment In a solemn tribute Thursday, Jul 12, U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen (both D-Md.) led the United States Senate in commemorating the fatal shooting that occurred at the Capital Gazette newspaper in Annapolis, Md., on June 28, 2018. Two weeks to the day after the deadly attack, the Senate unanimously passed a resolution (S. Res. 575) dedicated to the lives, careers, and service of the victims: Gerald Fischman, Rob Hiaasen, John McNamara, Rebecca Smith, and Wendi Winters. The resolution, which was cosponsored by all 100 senators, honors the bravery and professionalism of the survivors, as well as the local, state and federal first responders who rushed to the newspaper quickly and in great numbers. Reflecting on the violence directed at the Capital Gazette’s newsroom, the resolution reaffirms the Senate’s dedication to the First Amendment and “honors media and journalism as core institutions of the democracy of the United States.” It includes the essential words of Thomas Jefferson: “Were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers, or newspapers withFamily Style Festival - Rain or Shine Concert area under permanent pavilion
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David Parmley & Cardinal Tradition (Saturday)
Larry Stephenson Band (Saturday)
A special performance of past members of the ‘Bluegrass Cardinals’ with David Parmley, Larry Stephenson, and Dale Perry” (Saturday)
Farm Hands (Friday) Williamson Branch (Friday) Mickey Galyean & Cullen’s Bridge (Saturday)
Joe Mullins & the Radio Ramblers (Saturday)
Cousin’s In Harmony (Saturday) Age 12 and under Free with an adult ticket
Feinberg Brothers (Thursday) Joey Tippett & the California Ramblers (Friday)
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3 Day Advance: $55 each 3 Day Gate: $65.00 each
Friday Gate: $30 each 1:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Saturday Gate: $35 each Thursday Gate: $25.00 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Weekend advance ticket price is until July 14, 2018 To order by mail, please make check or money order payable to “L’il Margaret’s Bluegrass” and send a self-addressed stamped envelope to: L’il Margaret’s Bluegrass - P.O. Box 741, California, MD 20619 To order by credit card, go to: https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3192724.
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Rules: 1. Please, no display of alcohol and no smoking in the concert area at any time 2. No coolers allowed in concert area 3. Absolutely No Drugs allowed 4. Pets are welcome, but not in the concert area and must be kept on a leash at all times 5. Permission is required to distribute material or sell goods on property 6. Arm bands must be clearly displayed at all times 7. No refunds 8. We reserve the right to refuse admission to anyone 9. Not responsible for accidents, injuries, or losses
For more information call: 301-737-3004
Ralph Stanley II & the Clinch Mountain Boys (Thursday)
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Gates open Wednesday auGust 8, 2018 at 9:00 a.M. Home cooked food, ice, non-alcoholic beverages and ice cream available for sale • Vendor spaces are available. Craft vendors are welcome with prior approval. Call 301-737-3004 to reserve. www.lilmargaretsbluegrass.com
Camping:
Electric & Water (30 amp hookups): $30.00 per day Rough Camping: $20.00 weekend Pay at the gate, but to reserve a specific site call 301-475-8191 Dump Station available $5.00
Bring your lawn chairs • Plenty of parking on site • 24 Hour Security
Whereas local news outlets, including the Capital Gazette— (1) are focused on delivering truthful and thorough reporting, local investigation, and community advocacy; and (2) are unfettered by individuals or groups who seek to damage journalistic integrity by demonizing the media, spreading disinformation, and harassing and intimidating dedicated journalists; Whereas Thomas Jefferson said: “Were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers, or newspapers without a government, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter.”; Whereas, on the afternoon of June 28, 2018, a 38-year-old gunman entered the Capital Gazette newsroom in Annapolis, Maryland, with a shotgun and smoke grenades and killed five employees; Whereas after the Circuit Court of Prince George’s County, Maryland, dismissed a spurious defamation lawsuit filed by the gunman against the Capital Gazette in 2011, the gunman held a grudge against the newspaper and harassed and threatened the staff of the newspaper and other local news outlets and local public officials; Whereas during the attack, staff inside the building remained committed to their journalistic duty and continued to report by tweeting and sharing information while their lives were in danger; Whereas officers of the Anne Arundel County Police Department, the Annapolis Police Department, and the Anne Arundel County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene within 1 minute after receiving the first 911 calls and bravely apprehended the gunman and evacuated the building; Whereas officers of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Federal Bureau of Investigation and other Federal law enforcement officers also responded swiftly to assist local law enforcement and the Maryland State Police; Whereas other first responders also arrived on the scene within minutes of the attack, helping save lives and restore order; Whereas staff from the Capital Gazette and the Baltimore Sun affirmed their dedication to journalistic integrity and released a newspaper the morning following the attack that reported on the shooting and commemorated the lives of their friends and colleagues with 5 heartfelt obituaries; Whereas the Senate honors— (1) Gerald Fischman, 61, who was an editor with more than 25 years of service with the Capital Gazette and who was known at the newspaper and throughout the community for his brilliant mind and writing;
(2) Rob Hiaasen, 59, who was a columnist, editor, teacher, and storyteller and who brought compassion and humor to his community-focused reporting; (3) John McNamara, 56, who was a skilled writer and avid sports fan and who combined these passions in his 24-year career as a sports reporter at the Capital Gazette; (4) Rebecca Smith, 34, who was a newly-hired sales assistant known for her kindness, compassion, and love for her family; and (5) Wendi Winters, 65, who was a talented writer who built her career as a public relations professional and journalist and who was well-known for her profound reporting on the lives and achievements of people within the community; Whereas the community of Anne Arundel County, Maryland, survivors of the attack, loved ones of the victims, and mourners across Maryland came together to express an outpouring of support for the victims and their families; Whereas the State of Maryland immediately ordered all State flags in Maryland to be flown at half-staff in honor of the victims; and Whereas the flags of the United States were flown at half-staff across the United States in honor of the Capital Gazette victims on July 3, 2018: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the Senate— (1) commemorates the lives, careers, and service of the 5 victims of the shooting, Gerald Fischman, Rob Hiaasen, John McNamara, Rebecca Smith, and Wendi Winters; (2) honors the survivors of the attack and the families of the victims and pledges continued support for their recovery; (3) applauds the bravery and professionalism of the staff of the Capital Gazette who remained committed to their journalistic craft and their fallen colleagues during and after the attack; (4) thanks the State, county, local, and Federal law enforcement officers and other emergency first responders for their heroic actions; (5) recognizes the unity, compassion, and resilience of the communities of Annapolis, Maryland and Anne Arundel County, Maryland, after the attack; (6) reaffirms the commitment of the Senate to defending the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States; (7) honors media and journalism as core institutions of the democracy of the United States; and (8) respectfully requests that the Secretary of the Senate transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to the Editor-inChief of the Capital Gazette. Press Release from Office of U.S. Sen. Ben Cardin
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Maryland State Police Report Trespassing: On 7/9/18 at 4:33 pm, Trooper Backus responded to the 1800 block of Hatfield Rd. in Huntingtown for a trespassing complaint. Edwin A. Crandell, 40 of Huntingtown previously had been informed he would be charged with trespassing if coming into the victim’s property to complete a project he had failed to complete in 2017. This week the victim arrived at the residence and noticed the project was now completed.
A request for a warrant/summons has been issued for Crandell for tresspassing.
During the week of July 9 – July 15 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,476 calls for service throughout the community.
Theft: 18-36525 On July 9, 2018 Deputy Deleon responded to St Leonard Road, St Leonard for the report of a theft. The complainant advised copper pipes on her freezer unit had been cut and stolen.
Unauthorized Use of Motor Vehicle: On 7/11/18 at 3:42 pm, Trooper Kelly received a complaint of Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle from the victim residing in 12800 block of Rio Grande Trail in Lusby. The victim reported Lea M. Foster, 33 of unknown address was using the vehicle with permision and agreed to
make payments to the victim. Foster has failed to make the payments and the victim requested she return the vehicle. An application for a Criminal Arrest Warrant has been requested.
of Washington, DC was found to be in possession of marijuana and Methylenedioxymethamphetamine. He was arrested and incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.
Possession of Marijuana and CDS: On 7/14/18 at 12:49 pm, Trooper First Class Rucker stopped a vehicle on Rt. 4 near HG Trueman Rd. in Lusby for traffic violations. James Q. Miller, 33
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Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Crime Report Burglary: 18-36538 On July 9, 2018 Deputy O’Donnell responded to the Tiki Bar in Solomons for the report of a burglary. The victim advised sometime between June 25th and July 9th an unknown suspect(s) broke into the establishment and stole a 42 inch television, a La-Z-Boy chair, a wooden table, a fire pit, and miscellaneous bottles of alcohol. The value of stolen property and damage to the establishment is approximately $750. Burglary: 18-37028 On July 11, 2018 Deputy R. Shrawder responded to Alder Road, Port Republic for the report of a burglary. The complainant advised sometime between 1:00 PM and 7:00 PM an unknown suspect(s) broke into the community center. Nothing was taken, however, the estimated value of damage to the facility is $100. Burglary: 18-37187 On July 12, 2018 Deputy Spalding responded to Cedar Lane, Lusby for the report of a burglary. The victim advised sometime between July 11th at 7:00 PM and July 12th at 2:30 PM an unknown suspect(s) broke into his shed and stole his 2002 yellow and white Suzuki RM dirt bike. The value of the stolen property is $1,500. Damaged Property: 18-36797 On July 10, 2018 Deputy O’Donnell responded to the Holiday Inn in Solomons for the report of damaged property. The victim stated an unknown suspect(s) keyed his black Nissan Rogue. The estimated value of the damaged property is approximately $500. Damaged Property: 18-37732 On July 15, 2018 Deputy Gott responded to Redlands Road, Lusby for the report of damaged property. The complainant advised an unknown suspect(s) egged her siding causing $10 in damage.
Theft: 18-36668 On July 10, 2018 Deputy Lewis responded to the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office for a reported theft. The victim advised he ordered shoes online, but never received the shoes at his residence. The shoes are valued at $131.21.
to the Calvert County Detention Center where he was charged with CDS: Possession of Paraphernalia.
On July 9, 2018 Deputy T. Buckler responded to the Chesapeake Beach Resort and Spa to assist Deputy Beisel with a CDS Violation. They made contact with the suspects, Karla Freeman
Theft: 18-36923 On July 11, 2018 Deputy Flynt responded to Mission Court, Owings for the report of a theft that happened earlier at the Safeway in Dunkirk. The victim advised when she was leaving the parking lot she noticed her iPhone, which had a wallet case with her driver’s license and credit cards, was missing. ARRESTS:
(40) and Chandra Staton (34), who
On July 9, 2018 Deputy Rzepkowski responded to Terri Lane, Huntingtown for a disorderly subject. Emergency communications advised the suspect, Jerome Kyler (25), was high and being
destructive in the house. Deputy Rzepkowski made contact with Kyler and placed him in handcuffs. A search of his room and belongings revealed drug paraphernalia including a glass pipe with burnt residue, a needle that was filled with a liquid substance and two prescription bottles filled with urine. Kyler was placed under arrest and transported
driver’s side of the vehicle. He refused to give his license or any other information. Reid was placed under arrest and transported to the Calvert County Detention Center where he was charged with Failure To Stop at a Stop Sign, Driving on a Suspended License and Disorderly Conduct. On July 14, 2018 Deputy Rzepkowski responded to Abner’s Crab House in Chesapeake Beach for a disorderly subject. Upon his arrival, Deputy Hicks had the disorderly subject, Gina Marie Hodge (24), in handcuffs. Prior to
were both heavily under the influence of PCP. Two juvenile females, ages 5 and 3, were laying in bed. Both women were transported to the Calvert County Detention Center and charged with CDS: Possession-Not Marijuana and Neglect of Minor. On July 11, 2018 Deputy Pounsberry conducted a traffic stop at the Citgo gas station in North Beach. The driver, Robert Alan Reid (54), exited the vehicle and began yelling profanities at the officer while searching for something on the
handcuffing her, Hodge was yelling profanities and was asked to leave multiple times, but refused. She was transported to the Calvert County Detention Center and charged with Disorderly Conduct as well as Trespassing on Private Property.
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Thursday, July 19, 2018
Calvert Volunteers Bring Home Awards from Firemen’s Parade
Huntingtown VFD at the Maryland State Fire Association Convention Parade. Photo courtesy of Huntingtown VFD&RS.
By Dick Myers & Guy Leonard Editor & Staff Writer Calvert County’s volunteer firefighters acquitted themselves well in the annual Maryland State Fire Association Convention parade June 20, in Ocean City. Huntingtown Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad won Best Appearing Engine (1500 GPM or greater), Second Best Appearing Rescue Squad, Second Best Appearing Unit 25 Years or older (in service) and took home the Second-Best Company Overall in the State of Maryland. They participated in the parade with Engine 61, Engine 62, Rescue Squad 6, Jeep 6, and Brush Capt. Tim Clark, with the Huntingtown company, said the new Engine 62 made a good showing despite it being
the newest rig in the department; crews got the apparatus just one month before the competition and had to install all the necessary equipment to make it functional. “Engine 62 was our newest engine,” Clark said. “It has to be an in-service piece.” The fireman’s parade was not just about show, he said, but a show of readiness. Clark said Huntingtown took the award for second-best appearance overall in the state competition. “We’re gearing up to go back next year and bring that [first-place] back home,” Clark said. According to Public Information Officer Norman Rea, Solomons volunteers brought five trophies home to Solomons, including: Second Best Appearing
Solomons VFD volunteers at the annual parade in Ocean City. Photo courtesy of Solomons VFD&RS.
Aerial, Second Best Appearing Engine, Second Best Appearing Ambulance and Honorable mentions for Brush 3 and Utility 3/UTV 3. This year was the first year for Truck 3 and Engine 34 to participate in the parade and the department looks forward to many years to come for them. Dunkirk Volunteer Fire Department brought home an Honorable Mention for best appearance for their Engine 51 North Beach VFD garnered an award
for Third Best Appearing Ambulance. Prince Fredrick VFD took an Honorable Mention in the same category. Recognized during the annual convention for 50 years of service were: Ronald Morris and Orval Thrasher of North Beach VFD. dickmyers@countytimes.net
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804 Cattle Company, Prince George’s County—2017 SMADC Mini-Grant Recipient
The Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission (SMADC) is pleased to announce two new rounds of the Southern Maryland Agricultural Farmer Mini-Grant program. The SMADC Mini-Grant program was first launched in 2017. Since the inception of the program 24 projects representing diverse farming operations in all 5 Southern Maryland Counties have been approved for funding. Mini-Grant funds can be used for a variety of projects. Examples include the purchase of foundation livestock, purchase of plant stock, marketing and promotion activities, fencing, hoop house, and on-farm upgrades to enhance food safety. SMADC will award up to $2,000
per applicant for qualified projects, with a one-to-one dollar match by the farmer. Administrative expenses and events are not eligible for program funding. The first new Mini-Grant round will begin accepting applications July 1 and close Sept. 1, 2018 with awards being made mid-October. The second grant round is expected to open in Nov. 2018 and close in Jan. 2019. To access the SMADC Agricultural Farmer MiniGrant Program information (criteria, guidelines, and application form), visit ‘Farmer Resources’ to find the ‘Farm Grants’ page at www.SMADC.com. Press release by SMADC
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Cue up the ‘Jaws’ Theme CMM Holds Annual SharkFest
Visitors were enthralled by the Horn and Swell sharks in the touch tank
Face painting was popular with the kids attending SharkFest
An inflatable shark greeted visitors to SharkFest with the iconic Drum Point Lighthouse as a backdrop
Other marine critters such as this turtle were on display at SharkFest
A shark skeleton was a learning experience at SharkFest
A Chain Cat Shark was on display at the July 14 SharkFest
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Feature
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Thursday, July 19, 2018
St. Leonard Volunteer Fire Dep A Family of Volunteers for the
St. Leonard VFD&RS Chief Ricky Weems (right) and Past President Raleigh Midkiff pose with members of the popular group Lady Antebellum at a June 2016 concert there. Photo courtesy of St. Leonard
By Dick Myers Editor It’s widely known for its concerts that bring in some of the biggest music stars that attract attendees from far and wide. But, the St. Leonard Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad (Co. 7) is also a place for family, where generations, husbands and wives, friends and relatives volunteer side-by-side to not only put on those concerts but also to accomplish their main mission of saving lives and property. According to their website: “In 1982, seven citizens living in the area generally served by Co.7, met and decided to begin the formal process of establishing a volunteer organization committed to serving the citizens of Calvert County. The Board of Calvert County Commissioners voted to support the construction and equipping of a new station in St. Leonard in 1984. The ground was broken in June of 1986. The station was declared “in service” on the 8th of March, 1987. In 1987,
Co. “7” with only one engine and one ambulance ran 438 calls. “Since 1987, Co. 7 has grown and currently houses (2) Ambulances, (2) Class “A” Engines, Pumper/Tanker, Heavy Duty Rescue Squad, Mass Casualty Unit, Jeep, BX, Brush, Car 7, Utility, and Command.” A prime example of Company 7’s family atmosphere can be seen in the top leadership positions. Company President Richard Weems, Sr. is the father of Company Chief Richard “Ricky” Weems, Jr. The woman who has headed the concert business since its inception in 2005, Berta Baker is married to Danny, who was one of Ricky’s mentors after he joined. Richard Weems, Sr. joined the company shortly after it was formed. He was encouraged by a friend and was the first in his family to get involved. “I never put myself to volunteer for free for anything but once I got into it, I really enjoyed it,” Weems said. He started as chief engineer, ran fire calls and later became an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). He
was chief for two years and has been president for about ten years. He no longer makes calls, sticking to the administrative side of the company. He is retired from the sheriff’s office as a civilian duty officer. Weems’ wife joined the company shortly after he did. Three sons and a daughter have also been with Company 7. His son Ricky, who is a sheriff’s deputy, was 15 when he joined as one of the company’s first cadets. Thirty-one years later he still has and treasures his cadet badge. “I keep it close,” he said “We have come leaps and bounds, medically wise, since I joined,” he said. St Leonard runs Basic Life Support. The Calvert Advanced Life Support Unit, formed in 1991, runs the most calls of any unit in the county. St. Leonard, for fire and rescue, responds to about 2,000 calls a year with 80 percent of them being for rescue. “The first call that I ran was a single-story structure and it flashed over on me,” Ricky Weems explained. It was about the same time that the movie “Backdraft”
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came out. He said he remembers telling Danny Baker that the fire had gone out. “I remember Danny shoving me down by the back of my head onto the floor. It flashed over.” When that happened did he have any second thoughts about being a volunteer fireman? “No, no! I thought it was neat. I had all the gear on. Everything was right and proper.” He was right in the middle of his basic classes. “I never thought I was in any danger.” He added: “I was hooked!” “I worked in the automobile field when he was coming along, and he was always following me around,” the elder Weems said about his son. “I guess it’s following in your father’s footsteps more or less,” he said about his son’s attraction to the firehouse “It’s a sense of belonging,” Ricky said of the family atmosphere at St. Leonard. “I think it’s a really neat way to make friends, people with similar interests. It’s not just the family group, but it’s very family-oriented. We have several big families that belong to this place.” Some of the company’s members became familiar with it by being recipients of their service, a fire call or a medical call. They were encouraged to stop by, “and they saw it as open arms here, that we embrace people.” “We’ve all embraced in calls that are tragic, and we can talk about that,” Ricky said of the d VFD&RS. member’s camaraderie. Ricky’s wife was in an accident when she was 16 and came to the station. “She was one of the ones who got hooked,” he said. Ricky had a playpen at the firehouse for his oldest daughter when she as a toddler. She joined when she was 16 and now is 22. “She supervised everybody else (when he was on a call) while she was in her playpen.” Baker said that even those who don’t have immediate family within the department have close ties there. Over the years there have been marriages, “with firetrucks in the background,” Ricky Weems said. Berta Baker met her husband Danny on an ambulance call. “Recruitment is our future. If we don’t recruit people we are not going to succeed in the future,” the chief said. He’s a firm believer in not just targeting their own families, “but families out on the street. We have recruitment incentives throughout the county.” The biggest, he said, is tuition assistance.
As far as the time commitment, Weems said, “What you put into it is what you get out of it.” The minimum requirement is eight calls a month. Things can get pretty busy there, so that’s not a difficult requirement. Training can start with a program available in all county high schools. The training is accredited through the University of Maryland. The educational opportunity also offers job prospects. President Weems said a lot of the members of his department are professional firefighters or EMTs in jurisdictions up the road. They work shifts and volunteer at St. Leonard when they aren’t on the job. Ten of the volunteers have full-time careers in emergency service. With various jobs and school schedules, the company can fill its shifts. The night shift can stay in living quarters in the building. It’s the younger members who are the mainstay at night. So, how is it that a volunteer fire and rescue company in an aging facility with 123 members, of whom about 65 make the majority of the calls, bring in and run several major music concerts a year with the biggest names in the music industry such as Alabama, Reba McEntire, Florida-Georgia Line, Eric Church, Alan Jackson and Jason Aldean? The answer: “It’s not just the 123 members who are here,” Ricky Weems said. “We need supporting members. We need families and extended families and friends. If we didn’t have them, we would not be able to put this on.” “Our first concert was in 2005, but we had met and talked about this a few years prior,” said Baker, who has been in on it from the beginning. The concert stage was constructed the spring before, and in July of 2005 the Charlie Daniels Band was the first act. Two years ago, they discontinued the concerts for a year. “I guess we sort of hit the reset button,” the chief said. One of the discussions was about building a new,
Members of the St. Leonard VFD Volunteer team
bigger stage, but there was a big cost associated with that. “The stage that we have now limits some of our products,” Weems said. Some potential acts pass because of the size of the stage. For instance, Sugarland didn’t perform what they wanted because of the stage limitations. There are no current plans to replace the stage, because a station replacement is potentially in the future, and the location is up to the county because they own the land and the company leases it from them. So, for now they are moving ahead with what they have, which is an extremely popular venue that continues to attract big acts, like Dustin Lynch earlier this year, the All-America Rejects this Saturday (July 21) and Billy Currington on Aug. 17. The concerts are important to Calvert County’s economy. Baker said that people come in from as far away as upstate New York, A couple regularly attends from Ohio. They come in and stay in motels and buy meals at restaurants. That includes the acts who sometimes stay for several days. Their food preferences are local, such as crab cakes. Proceeds from the shows have been used to purchase supplies and equipment for the department such as LED lighting for volunteer visibility, Baker said. Baker doesn’t have a personal entertainer favorite. “I don’t know of any who when they walk away I would say they weren’t nice.” “They have all been great!” For more information and to purchase tickets for the two remaining shows this season, All American Rejects on Saturday, July 21 and Billy Currington along with Lo Cash on Friday, Aug. 17, go to: http://www. slvfd.org/ dickmyers@countytimes.net
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Entertainment
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Thursday, July 19, 2018
George Thorogood and the Destroyers Coming to Calvert Marine Museum See George Thorogood and the Destroyers live at the Calvert Marine Museum’s PNC Waterside Pavilion on Friday, Aug. 10. This legendary group will perform an electrifying show packed with hits including: “Who Do You Love?,” “I Drink Alone,” “One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer,” “Move It On Over,” “Get a Haircut,” and the anthemic “Bad to the Bone.” Tickets are $31 -- $69 (additional fees apply) and are available at www.calvertmarinemuseum.com. Over the last four decades, George Thorogood, with his longtime band, The Destroyers, has sold more than 15 million albums, release 16 studio albums— including six gold and two platinum discs—and performed more than 8,000
live shows. Ticketholders are invited to come early and enjoy specialty drinks, corn hole, great food, prizes and of course, life music in our new beer garden. The night kicks off at 5 p.m. with local favorite “No Green Jelly Beenz” on our side stage before moving over to the main stage at 7:30 p.m. Grab your friends and enjoy a night full of live music, friends, and fun in Solomons. Proceeds from the Waterside Music Series support the education and preservation efforts of the Calvert Marine Museum. This event would not be possible without the generous support of many local businesses. Sponsors include: Prince Frederick Ford/Jeep/Dodge, PNC Bank,
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CSM Brick Ceremony Memorializes Individuals, Honors Special Friends The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Foundation recently installed 11 bricks along its La Plata Campus walkways – each engraved with the name of an individual, family and a cat, who have a special connection to the college. The CSM Foundation’s Honorary and Memorial Brick Recognition Program pays lasting tribute to the lives and contributions of those who have positively influenced the lives of CSM students and faculty. “We honor those who believe in the mission of the College of Southern Maryland and share in the vision to ‘transform lives, one at a time,’” said CSM Foundation Board of Directors Chair Nancy Hempstead, during the ceremony. “It starts with a brick, or a
scholarship, a room naming or an event sponsorship. That generosity and investment, enriches our today and immeasurably impacts our tomorrows.” Since 1989, the brick program has recognized 373 individuals in the walkways at the La Plata, Leonardtown and Prince Frederick campuses. This year, bricks were purchased and placed in honor of 2018 CSM graduate Camille Joie Pena De Jesus; former CSM employee Jane A. Gehris; CSM Emeritus Professor of Languages Bill Klink; Thomas Carl & Rev. Dr. Lynn Ronaldi III and Ford T. Feline. Feline, the cat, is a permanent and loved resident at the La Plata Campus. Bricks were placed in memory of Laura Sue Comey, Lyman Richard “Dick” Comey, Bobby Ray Logan, Virginia and
Arthur “Sonny” Lund, Thomas E. Smoot and Francis Spriggs. For a $200 donation, an engraved brick provides a unique way to celebrate a birthday, anniversary, retirement, special occasion or remember a loved one or colleague. Learn more about the CSM Foundation’s Honorary and Memorial Brick Recognition Program at https:// foundation.csmd.edu/giving/other-waysto-give/index.html To view photos of the CSM Foundation’s Honorary and Memorial Brick Recognition Program, visit http:// csmphoto.zenfolio.com/18brickdedlapl Press Release from CSM
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Promise Scholarships Coming to Maryland’s 16 Community Colleges, Including CSM
With the recent enactment of a Maryland Community College Promise Scholarship (MCCPS), Maryland joins a growing number of states working to make higher education more affordable for recent high school graduates at its 16 community colleges, including the College of Southern Maryland. “We are excited to have the Maryland Community College Promise Scholarship as another way of helping families afford college. While more financial aid is always good for our students, it is important to remember that this program will help some students—not the majority—afford community college,” said College of Southern Maryland President Dr. Maureen Murphy. “The Maryland Promise Scholarship does not provide free community college. Rather, there is $15 million in this new state scholarship fund to be shared among Maryland’s 16 community colleges to help fill a financial gap only after all other financial assistance has been awarded to the student.” As legislated, this scholarship will be available only to recent high school graduates, and eligible students must seek all other funding before they are able to apply for any Promise scholarship. Murphy said that since many of the state’s 500,000 community college students will be ineligible for these two specific Maryland programs, “Federal and state financial aid and CSM scholarships will remain critical to the access and success of our students at CSM… While this program is a good first step toward college affordability, it is important to remember that CSM’s scholarships will continue to be vital and a necessary resource for many of our students,” said CSM Vice President of Advancement Michelle Goodwin. The state has also authorized a NearCompleter Grant, available to those students who have completed 75 percent of their academic degree requirements. The Maryland Higher Education
Commission is responsible for developing the regulations to administer both programs. For the MCCPS, based on the remaining gap after all eligible financial aid has been awarded, the student may apply for a maximum of $5,000 per year. The recipient must be a full-time student at a Maryland Community College for a vocational certificate, a credit certificate, or an associate degree. Recipients must be within two years of graduating high school or completing a GED and have a high school GPA of 2.3 or higher. Further, their annual adjusted gross income must be $100,000 or less in single of single-parent households, or $150,000 if married or residing in a twoparent household. The recipient must work within the state of Maryland one year for each year of being awarded the scholarship. Maryland’s Near-Completer Grant Program will begin Fall 2019 for students close to finishing degrees at either community colleges or four-year institutions in Maryland. These students can receive up to one-third of tuition due. Grants are available for credit programs only and awarded on a first-come, firstserved basis. The recipient must have completed 45 credit hours from a community college or 90 credit hours from a four-year institution. Recipients must have a minimum 2.0 GPA on a scale of 4.0. All financial aid must be applied before this award is appropriated, and funds will be allocated for tuition only, for up to one-third of the in-county resident tuition rate. For more information on the MCCPS at CSM, visit www.csmd.edu/promise. For information on the Near-Completer grant, visit https://mdacc.org/wp-content/uploads/Near-completer-Key-PtsFinal.pdf. Press release from College of Southern Maryland
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CSM Recognizes Students’ Leadership, Teamwork, and Commitment to Service
CSM Vice President of Student and Instructional Support Services Dr. Bill Comey, Vice President’s Cup Recipient Joesph Brown, President’s Cup Recipient Camille De Jesus and CSM President Dr. Maureen Murphy celebrate success at the 32nd annual CSM Student Government Association banquet.
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) recently recognized several students for their dedicated service to the college community and their positive impact on all students during the 32nd annual Student Government Association (SGA) banquet at Middleton Hall in Waldorf. “The students who step up to serve in, or be recognized by, the Student Government Association have some of the most important roles at our college,” said CSM President Dr. Maureen Murphy. “These leaders represent the voice of every student and make our institution, student body, and communities stronger.” Camille De Jesus, of Bryans Road, was recognized by Murphy as the recipient of the President’s Cup during the banquet. De Jesus has been involved with the La Plata Campus Club of Women In STEM and served as the treasurer of the La Plata Campus Student Association (SA). She was also recognized for her solid job performance as a student assistant in the CSM Development Department before graduating as part of the 59th Spring Commencement class. Lusby resident and Presidential Scholar Oluwaseyi Kintunde, who served as the CSM SGA presidents and president of the Prince Frederick SA, was awarded with a Special SGA Officer Recognition by Vice President of Student and Instructional Support Services, Dr. Bill Comey. She was applauded for her exemplary service and maintaining academic excellence throughout college. Comey gave the Vice President’s Cup to Joesph Brown, of Bel Alton, for his
dedication to students at the CSM’s La Plata Campus as a math tutor for the nearly eight years. Brown was acknowledged as “an ambassador of the CSM tutoring program,” who has worked behind the scenes to improve tutoring, increase student retention and increase student progression and ultimately influence the success of hundreds of students. St. Leonard resident Alexander “Finn” Gilbert was selected as the CSM Student Employee of the Year for going above and beyond expectations as a student assistant in the Prince Frederick Business Office. Gilbert was lauded by his supervisor and coworkers as “a goal-oriented student who embodies what CSM spirit is all about.” The Pride Pack and the Criminal Justice Club shared CSM Club of the Year honors. The Prince Frederick Pride Pack LGBTQIA+ advocacy club was awarded for providing a comprehensive and varied schedule of awareness events and campaigns, resulting in the club doubling its membership over the year. The Criminal Justice Club was awarded for its active presence at the Leonardtown Campus and its participation in, and fundraising for, several service projects in neighboring communities. The Criminal Justice Club’s Advisor John Delabrer also received the CSM Advisor of the Year award for providing the club’s members with a wide array of meaningful experiences and learning opportunities. Press release by CSM
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Kane is Able in What’s Biting Where: A Smattering of Cobia Winning Drive White Perch are Everywhere in Friday at Potomac Creeks, Rivers, and Bay Bowie Ends Win Drought in RUSH Crates
Bruce Kane drove a flawless race to score his first win of the season in last Friday nights 20-lap Limited Late Model feature at Potomac Speedway. The win for Kane, aboard his Rocket XR-1 no.1K, was his 4th career win at the track and his first since the 2014 season. Kane blasted from his pole starting spot to grab the lead on the first lap and would never look back to score the win. Eventual runner-up Derick Quade chased Kane for the duration, but would settle for second at the finish. “We’ve had this car for two season’s now and I think we finally got it where we need to be.” Kane stated post race. “This place is always in good shape and that’s why we came down tonight, and its great to get all the people who help with this car a win.” Billy Tucker, Jonny Oliver and Sam Archer trailed at the finish. In just his second start of the season, former track champion Ben Bowie drove to his first win of the season in the companion 20-lap RUSH Crate Late Model main. Bowie grabbed the lead on the first lap and held off his brother Chuck Bowie, to score his 5th career win in the class and first since the 2015 season. «We›ve really struggled the past two years and it›s nice to finally have some good equipment again.» Said Boiwe. “This class is so tough and it’s great to win over all the good cars that come here.” Logan Roberson, Matt Glanden and Jimmy Jesmer Jr. completed the top-five. In support class action, Ed Pope Jr. romped to his 5th win of the season in the 16-lap Street Stock feature, Greg Morgan took his first of the season in the 15-lap Hobby Stock main, Jeff Block collected his 2nd win in a row in the 15-lap Strictly stock contest with Larry Lamb posting his 2nd win of the season in the 15-lap U-Car feature. Limited Late Model feature finish 1. Bruce Kane 2. Derick Quade 3. Billy Tucker 4. Jonny Oliver 5. Sam Archer 6. Ben Bowie 7. Tyler Emory 8. Kurt Zimmerman 9.Richard Culver
By Ken Lamb Contributing Writer Lure casters are using tiny spinner baits that can be tipped with bits of bloodworms or crab. Bottom fishermen in the bay and rivers are finding the Perch in deeper water (20 – 40 feet), hitting on bloodworms, squid, and shrimp. Some Spot and Croaker are mixed in with the Perch. Stripers are in the shallows at dusk and dawn in the Patuxent and Potomac, hitting topwater lures and swimming crankbaits. The Potomac has turned on in the late afternoon bite from Cobb Island to the north of the Aqua Land. These are a good grade of fish, from 22 – 28 inches, and eager. There is action on these Rockfish on the Virginia side of the Potomac, too. Catfish are still taking cut bait in the Potomac at Bushwood Wharf. The Perch have moved into this area, too, and will
Ken Lamb with a catch of Perch in a creek off the Patuxent.
bite at sunset most days. The Benedict area of the Patuxent has plenty of big Catfish. Croaker and Spot are hit or miss in most locations. We should get a Spot run in the Patuxent soon. Cobia are making a headline run in the lower Bay below Smith Point. A smattering of Cobia has worked their way up to the Middle Grounds and the Target Ship. We hope more are on the way along with big bull Redfish. Bass and Bluegill are very active in St. Mary’s Lake.
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RUSH Crate Late Model feature finish 1. Ben Bowie 2. Chuck Bowie 3. Logan Roberson 4. Matt Glanden 5. Jimmy Jesmer Jr. 6. Darren Alvey 7. Jamie Sutphin 8. Jeff Pilkerton 9. Timmy Booth 10. Austin Bussler 11. Megan Mann 12. Paul McGinley 13. Darin Henderson Street Stock feature finish 1. Ed Pope Jr. 2. Jeremy Pilkerton 3. Kyle Nelson 4. Mike Raleigh
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In Remembrance Michael Anthony “Mike” DiFonzo
Michael Anthony “Mike” DiFonzo, 69, of North Beach passed away July 13, 2018 at his residence. He was born August 27, 1948 in Washington, D.C. to Frank and Ella Faye (Dearborn) DeFonzo. Mike was raised in Montgomery County and graduated from Walt Whitman High School. He enlisted in the U.S. Marines Corps and served from 1967 to 1969. After returning from Vietnam, Mike went to work as a fireman with Cabin John Fire Department. He later became a collections officer for NASA Federal Credit Union, retiring in 2010. Mike married Debra Johnson on August 23, 1994 and they lived in Germantown until moving to North Beach in December 2000. Mike enjoyed watching the Philadelphia Eagles and Baltimore Orioles, hunting, his dogs, his 1967 Camaro and spending time with his family. Mike was preceded in death by his parents, a son Michael Anthony DiFonzo and his best friend who passed away in Vietnam, William Ronald Bissell. He is survived by his loving wife, Debra Johnson-DiFonzo, son William Ronald DiFonzo and wife Elizabeth of Lake Worth, FL and daughter Danielle Nicole DiFonzo of North Beach. Also surviving are three grandchildren, eight
great-grandchildren, a brother Frank DiFonzo and wife Mary of Sidney, MT and a sister Dawn Denell of Cabin John, MD. Visitation will ne Friday July 20, 11 a.n o noob at Rausch Funeral Home - Owings 8325 Mount Harmony Lane, Owings MD 20736. Military Honors will follow at noob at the fueral home. In lieu of flowers memorial donations in Mike’s name may be made to Calvert Hospice, P.O. Box 838, 238 Merrimac Court, Prince Frederick MD 20678, Phone: 410-5350892, website: http://calverthospice. org or the Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, 3800 Reservoir Road, N.W. Washington DC 20057; Phone: 202-444-4000; website: https://lombardi.georgetown.edu/
John Henley Dorsey
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ern High School. He married Margaret Donohue on March 18, 1983 and they lived in Lanham for a short time before settling in Huntingtown. They moved to Chesapeake Beach in 2011. John enjoyed fishing, collecting coins, scraping metal and cars. He is survived by his wife Margaret “Meg” Dorsey, daughter Mary Grace Donohue and son John William Dorsey, all of Chesapeake Beach, twin brother James Harvey “Jimmy” Dorsey, Sr. and wife Marie of Chaptico, nieces Jennifer Dorsey and Holly Smith and nephews Jimmy Dorsey, Jr. and Chris Dorsey. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Charles Franklin Dorsey. Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association, P.O. Box 5216 Glen Allen VA 23058; website: http://www.heart.org Funeral arrangements were by Rausch Funeral Home.
Beach, gardening and working on their farm, gambling and games of chance, eating crabs and drinking beer, dining out, cooking, and spending time with family, especially her grandchildren. Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband John and a son John I. Simpson III, sisters Myrtle Rothenbucher and Delores Lunsford, and brothers Howard, Vernon and Arthur Lunsford. She is survived by her devoted daughter Roxanne Abner and husband Bobby, grandchildren Zachary Abner, John I. Simpson IV, Nathan Simpson, and Melissa Young, a sister Donna Cabrera and husband Bruce, and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral arrangements were made by Rausch Funeral Home
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John Henley Dorsey, 54, of Chesapeake Beach passed away July 12, 2018 at his residence. He was born October 17, 1963 in Prince Frederick to Harvey Lynn and Irma Mildred (Hance) Dorsey. John was raised in Huntingtown and attended North-
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Mary Evelyn Simpson, 89, of Chesapeake Beach passed away July 12 at her residence surrounded by family. Evelyn was born February 8, 1929 in Washington, D.C. to Lester and Belle Lunsford. She was raised in Seat Pleasant and graduated from Maryland Park High School. She married John I. Simpson, Jr. on June 7, 1948 at Camp Lejeune, NC and they lived in Seat Pleasant until moving to North Beach in 1967 and to their farm in Owings in 1969. Evelyn owned and operated Evelyn’s Rolling Kitchens, a food truck and catering business, and also ran the Feedbag Carryout in Marlowe Heights. She enjoyed spending time with her husband at the American Legion in Chesapeake
Richard Pirkner “Dickie” Childs, 74, of Chesapeake Beach passed away July 9, 2018 at his residence. He was born October 21, 1943 in Washington, D.C. to James Bennett and Eleanor Atala (Pirkner) Childs. Dickie was raised in D.C. and graduated from Bladensburg High School. He married Reba Wheeler in 1967 and they lived in Silver Spring until moving to Chesapeake Beach in 2000. Dickie was employed as an electronic engineer for NASA Goddard Space Flight Center before becoming self-employed. In his leisure time Dickie enjoyed yard sales, collecting, cars, CB radio, and cigars. Dickie is survived by his wife Reba W. Childs of Chesapeake Beach, grandchildren Haven Childs and Hendrix King, daughter in law Caley Childs King, son in law Brent King, sister in law Bonnie Shifflett, brothers Rudolf and Robert F. Childs, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sons Richard Bennett and Randy James Childs and brothers James, Daniel, Phillip, and Herbert
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Childs. Memorial Contributions may be made to Project Echo, P.O. Box 2764 Prince Frederick MD 20678; website: http://www.projectecho.net Funeral arrangements were made by Rausch Funeral Home.
James Kimball “Jim” Thompson
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James Kimball “Jim” Thompson, 99 of Solomons, MD passed away peacefully on July 8, 2018 at Asbury Health Care Center, Solomons, MD. He was born on February 4, 1919 in Morris, OK to the Late Fannie Lynn and James Walter Thompson. He was the loving husband to Margaret Jane “Marge” Thompson whom he married on July 24, 1943 and she preceded him in death on February 7, 2011. Jim graduated from high school and went on to join the United States Army serving from 1941 until he was honorably discharged in 1945. He was a Technical Sergeant during World War II and specialized in Meteorology. After the military, Jim worked in Chicago doing Thunderstorm Research; NASA in Langley Field, VA; Air Force Flight Test Center in Dayton, OH doing Aeronautical Research, Federal Aviation Administration Test Center in Atlantic City, NJ, and transferred to Washington, DC in 1965 as an Aeronautical Scientist for the FAA where he retired. Jim and Marge bought a vacation home in Chesapeake Ranch Club in 1984 and eventually moved to the Asbury Community in Solomons, MD. Jim is preceded in death by his parents; wife of 67 years, Marge; daughter, Lynn Ann Crouch, and brothers, Howard and Ralph Thompson. He is survived by a Son In-Law, Don Crouch; Four Granddaughters and Three Step-Grandchildren. Visitation will be Friday, July 20, 12:30-1 p.n. at Asbury~Solomons Auditorium, 11100 Asbury Circle, Solomons MD 20688. A Life Celebratiob Service will follow at 1 p.m. Interment will be at MD Veterans
Jo Anne “Meme” McMullen, 58 of Lusby, MD formerly of Norfolk, VA passed away on July 15, 2018 at her residence surrounded by family. She was born on February 21, 1960 in Norfolk, VA to the late Loretta May Woolwine and Gerald Armstrong Musick. She was the loving wife to Arnold Roy McMullen whom she married on December 10, 1983. Jo Anne graduated from Great Mills High School and went on to attend classes at the College of Southern Maryland in Prince Frederick, MD. She moved to Calvert Co. in 1985 from St. Mary’s Co. and was a Daycare Provider for over 15 years. She is survived by her husband of 34 years Arnold Roy “Mac” McMullen of Lusby, MD; Children, Melissa Alger of Leonardtown, MD, Amber Strickland of Hollywood, MD, and Angel Wright of Prince Frederick, MD; Siblings, Donna Morelli of Elmira, NY, Samuel Spradlin of Monroe, NC, Deborah Griffin of Virginia Beach, VA, and Andrew Musick of Lynchburg, VA; and seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and a son, Timothy Alger. The family will receive friends on Saturday, July 21, 2018 from 10 ~ 11 AM in the Rausch Funeral Home Chapel, 20 American Lane, Lusby, MD where a funeral service will be held at 11AM with Chaplain Bill Miller officiating. Interment will follow in Wesley Cemetery, Prince Frederick, MD. Condolences to the family may be made at www.rauschfuneralhomes. com.
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IN REMEMBRANCE Jessica Deaun King, who left this life on July 23, 1996 at age 14. She will always be remembered with love by her mother, father, and brother Phillip. Memories of her will live on forever in our hearts.
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Newtowne Players: “9 To 5”
Karaoke at the Legion American Legion Post 206, Chesapeake Beach 8:00 PM - Midnight A good time at the American Legion Stallings Williams Post, Lower Level Lounge. No cover charge. Public welcome. Questions? 410-257-9878. www. ALPost206.Org
Three Notch Theatre, 21744 South Coral Dr., Lexington Park 8:00 PM Thursday thru Saturday, and 3:30 PM Sunday. The hit musical “9 to 5,” runs Thursdays through Sundays until July 29. $18/ adults, $15 seniors/ students/military, and $10 for children age 12 and under. Thursdays all tickets $15. Tickets online at www.newtowneplayers.org. More info or reservations call 301-737-5447 and leave message. BIG FUN ART! Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center 13470 Dowell Rd., Solomons Bright colors, bold scales, and a playful spirit. Displayed in the Daugherty Gallery through Sep. 23. Works have boldness in color, an exaggeration in scale, abundance in repetition, dynamic in pattern, or playful in subject. It’s all about the joy! 410-326-4640. www.annmariegarden.org
Friday, July 20 National Lollipop Day Northeast Community Center, Chesapeake Beach 3:00 – 7:00 PM Not only will the first 250 visitors receive a free lollipop to enjoy, but you will also learn some interesting facts and get to play some trivia to find out more about what makes this candy treat so irresistible. Free. Info: 410-535-1600 ext. 8210. www.co.cal.md.us/parksandrecreation Concert on the Pavilion Bay Ave., North Beach 6:00 PM The Ryan Forrester Band. Free. www. northbeachmd.org
Code Green Friday College of Southern Maryland In an effort to decrease energy costs during the summer, most CSM buildings and services close on Fridays (thru Aug. 3) at 1:30 and remain closed over the weekend, except for special events. It does not affect the Kids’ and Teen College programs, or the CSM Public Safety and Preparedness team. Details, info at www.csmd.edu/community
Sat., & Sun., July 21 - 29 Buy Local Week Calvert County celebrates the bounty of local agricultural products by highlighting the benefits of buying local products from area farms, farmers markets, farm stands and watermen. Visit the county’s many roadside stands as well as the farmers markets during this week and throughout the summer. For info about where to purchase local produce, meats and other products, visit www.calvertag.com.
Saturday, July 21 Fossil Field Experience Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Rd. S, Solomons 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM For people who want to learn about fossils: where to find them, how to identify them, what they tell us about the past. For adults and children 8 and older. $20. Preregistration required. 410-3262042, ext. 41. www.calvertmarinemuseum.com.
Free Car Show By the Bay, North Beach 4:00 – 8:00 PM Every Friday through September. Board Walk Cruize Nite. All years welIndian Village Days come. In conjunction with the Farmer’s Jefferson-Patterson Park, Market. Car Nutz, 410 474 2244. Mackall Rd., Moonlight Cruise Rod ‘N’ Reel Marina, Chesapeake Beach 7:30 – 9:30 PM The Town of Chesapeake Beach invites you to spend a summer evening cruising aboard “Miss Lizzy.” $32/ person. Although children are welcome, these cruises are more suited for adults. Tickets are available at Town Hall if paying with cash, check or credit card. For more information or to purchase tickets
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St. Leonard 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM A glimpse into life as it might have been when John Smith visited the people who lived along the Patuxent River. 410586-8501. www.jefpat.org Crab and Shrimp Feast Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department 1:00 – 4:00 PM All food cooked on site. $50. All-you-
can-eat crabs, shrimp, corn on the cob, hush puppies, hot dogs, french fries, unlimited ice tea, soda and water – beer for purchase. Calvert County Ducks Unlimited raffle tickets available. Info: 410535-9875. www.pfvfd.org Treasures CalvART Gallery, Prince Frederick Center (Rt. 4 & 231) 5:00 – 8:00 PM Opening reception to meet the eclectic group of artists who have created works that are dazzling in diversity and quality. Treasures is an invitational show of local artists who have never shown at CalvART Gallery. The show runs until August 5. Gallery open Wednesday thru Sunday, 11:00 – 5:00. 410-535-9252. www.calvartgallery.org. A program of the Arts Council of Calvert County. Movie on the Beach Bay Ave. @ 5th St., North Beach 7:30 PM “Jaws” Free. www.northbeachmd.org. Free Movie Union Church, 8912 Chesapeake Ave. (next to Town Hall), North Beach At Dusk “Ferdinand” will be shown on the lawn at the church. Offered with the compliments of the Congregation. Light refreshments will be served. All are cordially invited. Questions? 410-257-3555 www.facebook.com/NBUnionChurch
Monday, July 23 Shipwreck Vacation Bible School St. Paul United Methodist Church, 11000 HG Trueman Road, Lusby July 23 – 27, 8:45 AM - Noon Children ages 4 to 12 discover that Jesus rescues them! Family members and friends are encouraged to join in daily for a special time at noon. Call 410326-4475 or sign up online at vbspro. events/p/events/36cb14. River Life Camp Jefferson-Patterson Park, 10515 Mackall Rd., St. Leonard July 23-27, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Rising 2nd and 3rd graders discover what makes the Patuxent River so special to JPPM. $145. Questions or registration: 410-586-8501 or jef.pat@maryland.gov.
Tuesday, July 24 Public Hearing Courthouse, 175 Main St., 2nd Floor, Prince Frederick 10:30 AM
The Calvert County Board of Commissioners will hold a Public Hearing in the Commissioners Hearing Room to consider and receive comments on a proposed ordinance allowing Calvert County to issue refunds of property taxes paid by veterans after they are deemed disabled by the Veterans Administration. Info, 410-535-1600 x2435. Bingo North Beach Volunteer Fire Dept. 7:30 PM Doors open at 5:00. $8/person. Food and drink available for purchase. More info please call 301-855-0520.
Wednesday, July 25 Calvert Stewards Garden Work Day Battle Creek Cypress Swamp, 2880 Grays Rd., Prince Frederick 9:30 AM - Noon Volunteer to help staff maintain and upkeep the trails and gardens around Battle Creek Nature Center. Volunteers must be able to perform moderately strenuous physical tasks. Ages 13 and up, under 18 with adult. Reservations required. 410-535-5327. www.calvertparks.org Tea at the Garden Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center 13470 Dowell Rd., Solomons 12:00 - 1:30 PM An assortment of specialty teas, served with homemade quiche, soup or salad, scones, tea cookies, pastries, and more! Adult event must be 16 years or older to attend. $25. Register: 410-3264640. www.annmariegarden.org
Thursday, July 26 Celebration! Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum, 4155 Mears Ave. 10:00 - 11:00 AM Story, music, face painting, games, fun activities, special snack. Suitable for preschool and elementary aged children and their caregivers. Free and open to the public. Contact: Correine Moore, 410257-3892. cbrailway@co.cal.md.us Quit Tobacco Class Calvert County Health Dept., 975 Solomons Island Road, Prince Frederick 6:00 – 7:00 PM Free 8-week classes will be held July 26 thru September 13. Free medication aids, group support, and tools to assist in your quitting journey. Register: call 410-535-5400 x359 or visit www.calverthealth.org
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Create a Mini Paper Doll (for teens)! 6:00-8:00pm. Make miniature art and a mini paper doll of yourself to look at all the art. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Saturday, July 21
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, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. Dungeons & Dragons for Teens. 1:004:00pm. All teens welcome, experienced players and novices! Please register. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Monday, July 23
Monday Morning Fun. 10:00-10:45am. Join us for dancing, stories, and fun. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. Green Crafting. 2:00-4:00pm. Make crafts out of materials that would typically be thrown out. Crocheting, needlework, sewing, and simple tying techniques will be used. Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons, 410-326-5289.
Tuesday, July 24
Summer Fun - Echoes of Nature. 10:0011:00am. Dancing with the Animal Stars is a program for young students to come and meet live animals for a sensory experience promoting an understanding of the natural world. Meet some dancing animals and discover their reason to dance. Music included. All ages. Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch at the Northeast Community Center, 4075 Gordon Stinnett Road, Chesapeake Beach, 410-257-2411. Summer Fun - Echoes of Nature. 2:003:00pm. Dancing with the Animal Stars is a program for young students to come and meet live animals for a sensory experience promoting an understanding of the natural world. Meet some dancing animals and discover their reason to dance. Music included. All ages. Calvert Library Fairview Branch at the Dunkirk Volunteer Fire Department, 3170 West Ward Road, Dunkirk, 410-257-2101. Flying Needles. 6:00-9:00pm. Knitting, crocheting and portable crafting group open to anyone wanting to join in and share talents, crafting time or learn a
new skill. No registration. Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons, 410-326-5289.
Wednesday, July 25
Summer Fun - Echoes of Nature. 10:00-11:00am. Dancing with the Animal Stars is a program for young students to come and meet live animals for a sensory experience promoting an understanding of the natural world. Meet some dancing animals and discover their reason to dance. Music included. All ages. Calvert Library Southern Branch at the Patuxent Appeal Campus, Primary Building, 35 Appeal Lane, Lusby, 410-326-5289. MakePlayLearn. 1:00-4:00pm. Take building and creativity to a whole new level at the library. We provide the space, Legos® and other building materials.. you provide the imagination. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. Summer Fun - Echoes of Nature. 2:003:00pm. Dancing with the Animal Stars is a program for young students to come and meet live animals for a sensory experience promoting an understanding of the natural world. Meet some dancing animals and discover their reason to dance. Music included. All ages. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. Summer Fun - Echoes of Nature. 7:008:00pm. Dancing with the Animal Stars is a program for young students to come and meet live animals for a sensory experience promoting an understanding of the natural world. Meet some dancing animals and discover their reason to dance. Music included. All ages. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Thursday, July 26 JobSource Mobile Career Center. 1:00-3:00pm. 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 Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons, 410-326-5289. Parent/Tween Summer Book MeetUp. 7:00-8:00pm. Parent/Tween Summer Book Meet-Up! Parents and tweens (entering grades 5-7) will meet up to talk about a popular book. Register in person at your branch starting July 2nd and pick up your copy of the book! Space is limited! Please register. Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach, 410-257-2411.
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Educate and Navigate/ Medicare Part D Training
A training will be held for Maryland State Retirees with Medicare. This training is specifically for individuals planning to enroll themselves during Open Enrollment. Topics will include: How to research plans for 2019; Medicare.gov Plan Finder; Part D Donut Hole and Catastrophic Coverage; Understanding Subsidy Plans; Senior Medicare Patrol. The training will be held at Calvert Pines Senior Center, 450 W. Dares Beach Rd., Prince Frederick, August 9, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. You must register for this free training – lunch provided. Space is limited. Please RSVP by July 29 by calling 410-535-4606.
Living Well with Diabetes
Living Well with Diabetes classes will be offered at: Southern Pines Senior Center, Mondays, August 27 – October 15, 9 – 11:30 a.m. (No class on September 3 and October 8); North Beach Senior Center, Fridays, September 7 – October 12, 9 – 11:30 a.m. This workshop is for those with pre-Diabetes or Diabetes. Register for the workshop through the Calvert County Health Department at 410535-5400, ext. 459.
Friends of Calvert County Seniors, Inc. Seeking Members
Friends of Calvert County Seniors, Inc. (FCCS) is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for qualified Calvert
County seniors. FCCS provides funds for services which will assist them in remaining independent when governmental or grant funds are insufficient. FCCS is seeking members. These are volunteer positions. Contact Susan Justice at the Office on Aging at 410535-4606. For more information, visit the website at fccseniors.org.
Calvert Pines Senior Center (CPSC)
Start your day off with a good laugh by playing a fun game of Jokes on You, Tuesday, July 24, 11:15 a.m. Enjoy a delicious chicken dinner, followed by the movie Beauty and the Beast, Thursday, July 26, 4 p.m. Preregistration and payment is required. Fee $7.
North Beach Senior Center (NBSC)
Sit back and relax amongst friends while enjoying some popcorn with our Morning Movie, Black Panther, Tuesday, July 24, 9:30 a.m. A representative from Twin Beaches Library will be here to talk about some excellent books for you to read, Thursday, July 26, 11 a.m.
Southern Pines Senior Center (SPSC)
Jump into a game of this popular word game, Scrabble, Monday, July 23, 10:30 a.m. A Diabetic Health Educator, will be here to demonstrate how to make a healthy Quick and Easy, One-Dish Meal, Friday, July 27, 11 a.m.
Eating Together Menu Monday, July 23
Tomato Slices, 3-Bean Salad, Cubed Cantaloupe
Tuesday, July 24
Pork Roast, Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Seasoned Spinach, Dinner Roll, Strawberries
Baked Chicken, Tossed Salad w/ Chickpeas, Scalloped Potatoes, Carrots, Dinner Roll, Cantaloupe Seafood Salad on a Bed of Lettuce, Pickled Beets, Corn, Dinner Roll, Apple Crisp
Wednesday, July 25
Chicken Salad Sandwich, Lettuce &
Thursday, July 26
Friday, July 27
Chicken Patty on a Bun, Coleslaw, Seedless Watermelon Slices
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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