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Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot (D) spoke out against the taxraises and spending practices under governors Robert Leroy “Bob”
Ehrlich, Jr. (R) and Martin Joseph O’Malley (D) during the Jan. 22
Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland meeting in Annapolis, Md.
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The school calendar for fiscal year 2016 has already been approved
by the Calvert County Board of Education, according to Calvert County
Superintendent of Schools Dr. Daniel Curry, however a new petition
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Comptroller Speaks Out
Against Past Regimes
Thursday, January 29, 2015
By Sarah Miller
Staff Writer
Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot (D) spoke
out against the tax-raises and spending practices under governors Robert Leroy “Bob” Ehrlich, Jr. (R) and
Martin Joseph O’Malley (D) during the Jan. 22 TriCounty Council for Southern Maryland meeting in
Annapolis, Md.
“The fact is we didn’t take a particularly professional approach to how we spend tax payers dollars,”
Franchot said.
In the past, the government got into a habit of
spending money on whatever had a nice-sounding
name,
He has heard optimist things about the economy
going up, but “if it is the effect is not being felt on Main
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Street, Md.,” Franchot said.
He advised the assembled senators, delegates
and county commissioners against listening to political spin claiming that the economy is fine and there is
nothing wrong.
Franchot spoke out against politicizing the distribution of funding, using the example of a state senator on the Eastern Shore who got into a disagreement
with a number of representatives in the Maryland Senate and the House of Delegates. As a result, a medical
center in his county was severely under funded in the
past fiscal year.
“That sort of nonsense needs to disappear in the
State of Maryland,” Franchot said.
He encouraged the elected officials to allow business owners to have a say in the future of the state,
believing businesses should be in the lead regarding
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business-oriented legislation.
In addition to the guest speakers, the council elected members for the 2015 tri-county council officers.
They voted to table discussion of the 2016 goals and
strategies until the next meeting to give everyone a
chance to read through them.
For more information, including upcoming tricounty council meetings, visit tccsmd.org.
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First Vice-Chairman – Debra Davis (Charles County)
Second Vice-Chairman – Steve Weems (Calvert County)
Third Vice Chairman – Mary Lynn Stone (St. Mary’s County)
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Todd Morgan (St. Mary’s County)
Matt Morgan (St. Mary’s County)
Debra Davis (Charles County)
Edith Patterson (Charles County)
Steve Weems (Calvert County)
Mark Fisher (Calvert County)
Members-at-Large
Mary Lynn Stone (St. Mary’s County)
Ray Mertz (Charles County)
Brian Raines (Calvert County)
Northern Park
Master Plan Approved
By Sarah Miller
Staff Writer
The planning commission approved the master plan for
Calvert County's newest planned park during their Jan. 21
meeting.
Ward Farm Recreation and Nature Park will be a 209acre facility on Ward Road in Dunkirk.
“We don't have anything in the county like this, it'll be
very unique," said Director of Parks and Recreation Paul D.
Doug Meadows.
The park will incorporate passive and active facilities,
with the ball fields being buffered from the road and residential developments with walking and bike paths in more
wooded area.
There are six ball fields planned to be in the park.
“There's a severe shortage of ball fields in the northern
end of the county," Meadows said.
This will be a long-term project, moving forward as
funding becomes available. Funding has been less than an-
ticipated, Meadows said. A portion of the money will come
from the Recreation Opportunities Act, which uses money
from gaming in North Beach and Chesapeake Beach. Because of the gambling opportunities opened in other parts
of the state last year, the money coming from the act was
lower than expected, Meadows explained.
According to Parks Supervisor Walter McKain, the entire project, if fully funded right now, would cost a minimum of $28 million to complete. That cost will be spread
out over a number of years and interspersed with projects at
other parks throughout the county. The first project to tackle will be installing the infrastructure for lights, bathrooms
and water fountains, among other things, McKain said.
Even though the ball fields aren't ready, the park is still
being used, Meadows said. Sports teams are allowed to use
the grassy fields for practice and parks and recreation staff
are conducting nature walks and bird watching activities.
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Sheriff Office Loses
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By Lauren Procopio
Staff Writer
Lieutenant (Lt.) William Claiborne “Bill” Soper,
formerly of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office, passed
away, at the age of 57, Tuesday Jan. 20 at Calvert Memorial Hospital, according to a press release provided by the
sheriff’s office.
Lt. Soper attended Montgomery College, where he
obtained an Associates of Arts degree in Criminal Justice, he then continued his education at the University of
Maryland and graduated in 1980 with a Bachelor’s degree
in Criminology.
Lt. Soper had an accomplished career in law enforcement, winning many awards, including, Law Enforcement Officer of the Year and Detective of the Year, during
his time at the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office.
His career began in 1980, when he joined the University Park Police Department as police officer, while
still attending the University of Maryland. Three years
later, in 1983, he transferred to the Rockville City Police
Department, according to the statement provided by the
sheriff’s office.
According to the statement from the sheriff’s office,
during his tenure at the Rockville City Police Department, Lt. Soper was not only assigned to patrol, but also
spent over three years in narcotics assigned to a task force
working with U.S. Park Police in Washington D.C.
According to the release, in 1984, the Rockville
Chamber of Commerce nominated Lt. Soper for Police
Officer of the Year.
Lt. Soper began his career at the Calvert County
Sheriff’s Office in 1988 and worked in patrol for one year
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Commander of the Administrative and Judicial Bureau.
According to the statement from the sheriff’s office, in
July of 2013, Lt. Soper was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant and became the Commander of the Administrative
and Judicial Services Bureau, where he remained until
his passing.
Lt. Soper had been a Polygraph Examiner for over
20 years and was currently managing the Bike Patrol
Team and Conflict Management Team, according to the
release.
Lt. Soper was born Oct. 1, 1957 in Canal Zone, Panama to William Franklin Jr. and Mary Elizabeth (Bagley)
Soper. Lt. Soper’s grandfather was a Montgomery County Police Officer for 36 years and retired as a Sergeant.
Lt. Soper was proud to follow in his grandfather’s footsteps and serve in the Law Enforcement community for
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“Lieutenant Soper has been married to his wife
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for a Boy Scout troop in Huntingtown for many years. In
2003 he completed his first marathon and was proud to
receive the Marine Corps Marathon Medal,” the release
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Chamber of Commerce Facilitates
Legislative Discussion
By Sarah Miller
Staff Writer
The Calvert County Chamber of Commerce held its annual legislative breakfast
at the Rod ‘N’ Reel in Chesapeake Beach on Jan. 26.
The legislators at the breakfast to talk about the ongoing legislative session were
Senator Thomas V. “Mike” Miller, Jr. (D-27) and Delegates Mark Fisher (R-27C),
Tony O’Donnell (R-29C) and Michael Jackson (D-27B).
The topic covered included taxes and the budget in the 2015 session, education,
the Governor Thomas Johnson Bridge replacement.
When it comes to taxes, Miller said taxes will not be decreased this year. Fisher
intends to put forward a bill to eliminate the Business Personal Property Tax during
the legislative session. O’Donnell supports the governor’s proposed budget, seeing
it as a good foundation for future tax cuts. In the Calvert County Board of County
Commissioners legislative package, there are two proposals he said will not pass with
his support. The first requires individuals not on public water to pay $25 per year to
support fire suppression upgrades and the second gives the county the same Quick
Take authority that the State Highway Association has to deal with road safety issues.
The four agreed that education remains a top priority in the state, but funding will
be a challenge. Miller sees the Common Core State Standards as a problem in coming
years, saying it will become a political issue.
The Governor Thomas Johnson Bridge remains a priority for Calvert County,
Miller said. O’Donnell is optimistic about funding for the project in the future, saying
he hopes that under the new governor there will be a more balanced spending plan for
transportation funds.
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Church Street east from Heritage Boulevard to Main Street.
According to documents available on the Calvert County
Website, this project is a Community Safety Enhancement Project.
The project will install sidewalks where there are none now,
and repair and replace sidewalks where they currently exist but are
damaged or are not compliant with the American with Disabilities
Act (ADA). It will improve safety and address sight distance concerns for vehicular traffic at the intersection of MD231 (Church
Street) and MD765A (Main Street). Parking will be re-marked and
the handicap parking on MD765A will be upgraded to meet ADA
width standards. Five new parking spaces will be constructed at
King Memorial Park on Church Street. Bicycle accommodations
will be provided for. The roadway pavement will be resurfaced
throughout the project limits and the project will be landscaped.
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Mattingly 2015 Chair
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Lillie Mattingly, Co-Owner/Broker of Calvert Commercial Real Estate held the gavel as Chair at the
first Board meeting in 2015 for the Calvert County Chamber of Commerce.
“Our focus in 2015 will be to enhance communication among membership and provide greater opportunities for our members,” said Mattingly to the Board at their Jan. 21 meeting.
The newly appointed officers, including Mattingly, are Past-Chair Victoria Karol, Calvert County
Schools; Vice-Chair Christy Lombardi, Community Bank of Chesapeake; Treasurer Martha Rymer,
Rymer & Associates, P.A.; and Secretary Frank Smith, Idea Solutions. New Directors on the Board in
2015 are Dean Teaque, Calvert Memorial Hospital & Calvert Health System; Asya Heatly, Comcast;
Mike Frederick, Dominion Cove Point; Lacey Dean, Exelon; and Jonna Jones, SMECO. Continuing on
the Board are Laura Allison, Keep It Simple Computer Training; Chad Day, Servpro of St. Mary’s & Calvert; Balinda Denton, Tri-County Council for Southern MD; Richard Fleming, College of Southern MD;
Teresa Schrodel, Medart Galleries; and General Council David Weigel, Davis, Upton & Palumbo, LLC .
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Fire Ruled
As Arson
By Lauren Procopio
Staff Writer
A vehicle reported as stolen was found on fire early Monday morning in Brandywine.
Officials from the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office
reported on Jan. 26, at 1:26 a.m., four firefighters from the
Hughesville Volunteer Fire Department responded to Falston
Road at Gallant Green Road after a citizen witnessed a 2008
Dodge Charger on fire.
Deputy Fire Marshal Don Brenneman, who responded to
the scene, said Theresa Reid, of Greenbelt, owned the vehicle
and reported it as stolen.
The incendiary fire originated in the interior of the vehicle
and caused an estimated $10,000 in damage to the Charger.
According to officials, the Charles County Sheriff’s Office
is assisting the State Fire Marshal’s Office in this case and anyone with information pertaining to this incident is encouraged
to contact the State Fire Marshal’s Office at 443-550-6835.
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MARYLAND STATE
POLICE BLOTTER
The following information is
compiled directly from publicly
released police reports.
Possession of Marijuana:
On Jan. 20 at 2:54 p.m., Trooper First Class Palumbo
stopped a vehicle for traffic violations on Calvert Towne Rd. in
Prince Frederick. The odor of raw marijuana was detected from
inside the vehicle. Three juveniles were cited on Juvenile Civil
Citations for possession of marijuana and one juvenile received
appropriate traffic citations. All were released.
Possession of Marijuana:
On Jan. 21, at 9:43 p.m., Trooper First Class Lewis stopped
a vehicle on Rt. 260 near St. Andrews Dr. in Chesapeake Beach
for traffic violations. A strong odor of burnt marijuana was
emitting from inside the vehicle. Robert G. Hight, 55 of Upper
Marlboro, was cited on a Civil Citations for possession of marijuana and was released.
Possession of Marijuana:
On Jan. 25, at 11:30 a.m., Trooper Jones stopped a vehicle
for traffic violations at Rt. 4 and Parran Rd. in St. Leonard. The
odor of burnt marijuana was emitting from inside the vehicle.
Erica V. Norfolk, 23 of Prince Frederick, was cited for possession of marijuana on a Civil Citation and was released.
Possession of Marijuana:
On Jan. 25, at 8:46 p.m., Senior Trooper Dawson stopped
a vehicle on Rt. 4 near Dares Beach Rd. in Prince Frederick
for traffic violations. An odor of marijuana was emitting from
inside the vehicle. Bradley P. Ruest, 20 of Alexandria, Va., was
cited for possession of marijuana on a Civil Citation and was
released.
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Staff Writer
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Man Charged
with Arson
Deputy State Fire Marshals have apprehended the suspect who allegedly set his 2006 Subaru
Legacy on fire on Oct. 29, 2014.
Authorities from the Fire Marshal’s Office
have charged Nicholas Anthony O’Brien, of Mechanicsville, with first-degree malicious burning,
insurance fraud and second-degree arson. Investigators reported the suspect had reported his vehicle as stolen on Sept. 5, 2014.
According to officials, the St. Mary’s County
Sheriff’s Office was alerted of a vehicle in a pond
along Yowaksi Mill Road. Deputies determined
the Subaru was set on fire before being rolled
into the pond. According to official’s, the Deputy
State Fire Marshal’s were requested to scene for
assistance and determined the vehicle was intentionally set and collected evidence from the
Subaru.
Authorities determined an estimated $15,000
in damage to the vehicle.
According to officials, O’Brien was served
a criminal summons at his place of employment
and was charged with first-degree malicious
burning, insurance fraud and second-degree arson. According to officials, O’Brien is scheduled
for a hearing on Feb. 27 at St. Mary’s County District Court.
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SHERIFF’S BLOTTER
The following information is compiled
directly from publicly released police reports.
During the week of Jan. 19 through 25. deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s
Office responded to 1,377 calls for service throughout the community.
Citizens with information on the following crimes or any criminal activity in Calvert County who wish to report it anonymously can now access the Calvert County
Crime Solvers link through the Sheriff’s Office website.
Go to www.co.cal.md.us/residents/safety/law/sheriff/ and click on the Crime
Solvers link to leave an anonymous tip on-line. Information leading to the arrest
and conviction of a suspect could result in a $1,000 reward.
CDS Violation Case #15-3864:
On Jan. 20 at 11:07 a.m., Dep. S. Rediker conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on Md. Rt. 4 and Fowler
Road in Owings. He found both the driver, Robert Edward Masincupp, Sr., 32, and single passenger, William
Michael Bowen, 29, both of Chesapeake Beach, to be in
possession of drugs and drug paraphernalia. Masincupp
was charged with possession of Heroin and drug paraphernalia; a metal spoon and a hypodermic syringe, and
carrying a concealed dangerous weapon; a collapsible
baton. Bowen was charged with the same drug offenses.
Masincupp
Bowen
Attempted Burglary Case #15-4139:
DFC M. Velasquez is investigating an attempted burglary at a home in the 600 block of Lisa Lane
in Lusby. The homeowner reported that on January 17 sometime between 3 a.m. and noon someone
tried to remove a window screen but did not gain entry into the home.
CDS Violation Case #15-4354:
On Jan. 22 at 4:30 p.m., Dep. J. Buck was assisting two other deputies at
the Prince Frederick Library while they attempted to serve a warrant on David
Edward Wilson, 21, of Chesapeake Beach, who was inside the library. Wilson
fled the library by way of a side door. Dep. Buck pursued him and he was
apprehended near Nick’s supermarket. He was served with the outstanding
warrant. A search incident to arrest revealed two used hypodermic needles.
Wilson has been charged with possession of and intent to use drug paraphernalia; a hypodermic needle, failure to obey a lawful order, resisting arrest and
disorderly.
Wilson
Destruction of Property to Vehicles Cases #15-4605, 4661, 4703, 4831, 4893, 4895, 4897 and 4901:
Several deputies received reports from victims in Lusby that between Jan. 22 and 25, one or more
tires were punctured on one or more of their vehicles while parked in their driveways. This wave of
vandalism began with a report to DFC J. Denton from a victim in the 500 block of Balsom Road. Three
other incidents occurred on Skyview Drive, one on Poplar Road and three more on White Sands Drive.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Sheriff’s Office at 410-535-2800.
Destruction of Property Case #15-4881:
A victim in the 300 block of White Sands Drive in Lusby reported to DFC Y. Bortchevsky that
a No Trespassing sign from her fence had been removed and found in a neighbor’s yard. It appeared
to have puncture marks in it. The damage occurred during the same timeframe as the vandalism to
vehicle tires in the same area.
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EDITOR
Commissioner’s Corner
Revved Up and Ready to Go
Though the recent election was nearly 2 months ago, some changes in local
and state government will be seen quickly, others taking longer. Elected officials
are settling into their new positions, beginning to lay the ground work, and building relationships they need to implement the expressed will of the voters as well as
maintaining communication with citizens.
Assignments for committees, commissions, staff, and other positions continue. Most recently, the State of Maryland inaugurated its new governor. Various
interest group organizations are beginning out-reach to the newly elected officials.
The process of democracy is underway complete with its richness of citizen involvement. Bottom line the election season is over; time to govern.
The Calvert County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) is also beginning to
perform, with each member determined to work in the best interest of fellow Calvert County citizens. The demands of the ongoing county operations are blended with desires of the elected officials to adhere to their campaign promises and
commitments.
How will this current board make decisions? When will any change in direction appear? What, if any real change from previous boards emerge? We will see.
Fortunately, it appears that an openness exists among each member to address
making our county more conducive to ‘business’ comparable to the claim made by
Governor Hogan that “Maryland is Open for Business”.
As the BOCC does not simply govern by decree, a process is employed to
affect any substantial changes. That process includes various “Work Sessions”
held during weekly meetings, various Public Hearings held at various times, and
input from the community and relevant commissions. Yes, these all take time and
patience.
For the BOCC, it really begins with the commissioners communicating their
visions and goals to the county department leaders. That process began even before being sworn into office in December; and (I don’t think I’m speaking out of
school) your commissioners are continuing to communicate to achieve an agreed
upon set of guidance that should emerge in the upcoming weeks.
If one likens this new board to a new race car, then envision that race car in
the staging area. Its engine is getting final tweaks, tires checked, and soon rolled
out to the starting line. In short, this new board will soon be Revved Up and Ready
to Go.
Evan K. Slaughenhoupt, Jr.
3rd District Representative
A Very Inspiring March
I attended the annual March for Life in Washington D. C. on Thursday, Jan. 22, and again this year was
very inspired. Along with thousand of other pro-lifers,
we mourned the murder of approximately 57 million
innocent babies in the womb, approximately 18 million of whom were black children. We also encouraged
people to reject abortion.
First of all, I was inspired by the many teenagers
or college students in their twenties who had traveled
very great distances to attend the march. Several organizations, such as the Veterans of Foreign Wars or
American Legion, are fading away because they have
few young members. That’s not the case with the Prolife movement. Those of us in our 60s or 70s who have
been pro-life for many years can easily see that this
movement will continue long after we are gone. Praise
the Lord!
And second, I was inspired by the knowledge of
the younger crowd about abortion. Their signs showed considering it was mid January. If you missed it, you
that they understood that an unborn baby is a person, can still see the photos on your computer. And maybe
that abortion is murder, that they are the pro-life gener- next year, you’ll join us and be a part of the life-affirmation, etc. There were even a few blacks with signs that ing pro-life movement.
said “Black lives matter even in the womb”. Search
the web sites for photos of the march and you’ll see for
Robert Boudreaux
yourselves.
Waldorf, Md.
I wore a sign that said “Born after 22
Jan 1973? Aren’t you glad your mother
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was pro-life?” It reminded those young
people that with the exception of pregnant
women who didn’t have access to an abortion, all babies born in the U. S. after that
date are the result of a pro-life decision
by their mothers. They could have been
aborted if their mothers didn’t want them.
Overall, it was a very inspiring day.
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Education
Superintendent Presents FY 2016 Budget
By Sarah Miller
Staff Writer
Calvert County Public Schools (CCPS) Superintendent Dr.
Daniel Curry presented the proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2016 budget during a public hearing on Jan. 22 at Calvert High School.
This year’s budget build faced a number of challenges, including declining student enrollment, legislative transfer of the
normal retirement costs for employees in the Teachers’ Retirement System from the state to the local government, significant
increases in health insurance costs, and new expenditures created by the provisions of the Affordable Care Act and unfunded
mandates.
Presenting a balanced budget will require cutting more than
$6 million from last year’s budget.
CCPS has operating in a deficit posture, according to materials available at the budget hearing. CCPS built its FY14 budget
with a plan to use $2.4 million of prior year fund balance and its
FY15 budget with a plan to use $2.6 million of prior year fund
balance.
The goal this year is to create a balanced budget using no
fund balance money and without assuming there will be any
additional funding from federal, state or local levels.
Part of balancing this budget will include staff reductions,
Curry said. In the presentation, Curry recommended the use
of a staffing formula in middle schools and high schools will
result in a reduction of 23.5 regular teaching positions.
In FY16, the vice principal, dean and guidance counselor assignments will be determined by school enrollment and
teacher staffing. Staffing reductions will be primarily be implemented through the retirement incentive as much as possible,
Curry said.
In coming months, CCPS will be making an effort to evaluate operations and identify ways in which schools can operate
more efficiently while reducing operating expenditures.
Written comments may be submitted through Feb. 23 by
mail to Calvert County Public Schools Board of Education c/o
Karen Maxey, 1305 Dares Beach Road, Prince Frederick, MD
20678 or by email to maxeyk@calvertnet.k12.md.us.
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Calvert Students
Gear Up for
STEM Expo
By Megan Conway
Contributing Writer
On Feb. 28, Calvert High School will host the fourth Annual Science and
Engineering EXPO from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The Science Fair has been around for over 30 years and there have been
changes to the event in recent years.
“CCPS no longer runs the Science Fair in isolation. For the past four years,
Calvert has held a Science and Engineering EXPO,” said Supervisor of Science
and STEM for Calvert County Public Schools (CCPS) Yovonda Kolo.
This EXPO involves not only the judging of participating students’ projects,
but also engages, “families in fun, science and engineering activities like robotics,
flight simulators, the building of catapults, small engineering challenges, and so
on.”
As far as the actual science fair goes, about 20 to 30 students submit a completed project to be judged. This participation in the event is not mandatory for the
CCPS students, Kolo said. Judging and categories in this section are set and guided
by the Intel International Science Fair rules, and the top 5 percent of participants in
the fair go on to the Prince George’s County Area Fair.
“Environmental projects have been very popular in the past, but more engineering projects are emerging,” Kolo said.
The EXPO is made of around 30 student/community groups, and groups are
“set up with EXPOs to engage the public in STEM activities,” Kolo said. These
include “engineering students, biomedical students, robotics clubs, science teachers, and community organizers.”
To participate in the EXPO, exhibitors have to complete a pre-registration
form.
CCPS and The Patuxent Partnership have a close link, as TPP provide judges
for the Science Fair and contribute prizes for student winners.
“We value the relationship that we have with them and their continued support of CCPS STEM activities,” Kolo said.
“The EXPO has turned into a fun community day with students ranging from
Pre-K through 12th grade,” said Kolo. Proving this is the fact that the EXPO has
grown from its 2011 guest amount of about 100 people, to over 250 in 2014. A large
number of visitors are expected to attend the 4th Annual Science and Engineering
EXPO on Feb. 28. Be sure to join “for some STEM fun!”
“Donations to support the EXPO are always welcome,” Kolo said.
For additional information, contact Kolo at koloy@calvertnert.k12.md.us or
at 410-535-7278.
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Speaking for
Scholarships
By Emily Charles
Contributing Writer
High school students looking for college
scholarships were given a great chance to receive
one Saturday, Jan. 24, thanks to American Legion
Post 274 in Lusby.
The post held an oratorical competition, part
of The American Legion High School Oratorical
Scholarship Program. At the event, three local
high school students delivered eight to 10 minute,
prepared speeches regarding the United States
Constitution. Afterward, participants were given
five minutes to put together a speech about a randomly chosen Constitutional Amendment, in this
year’s case, the Fifth Amendment. The three participants were then judged and one was promoted
on from the competition’s County Level to its District Level.
Photos by Emily Charles
Attending the District Competition in representation of Calvert County for the year of 2015 Surjo Bandyopadhyay (winner), Richard Franklin III, (2nd
is Surjo Bandyopadhyay, a senior at Patuxent High place), and Gunnar Keenan (3rd place).
School. Bandyopadhyay spoke about the necessity
“It’s great to have been here. It’s really interof civil engagement within the United States, emphasizing the importance of tolerance in our nation. esting being able to go in depth to our country’s
For his speech concerning the Fifth Amendment, government,” Bandyopadhyay said.
“One of the best parts is definitely applying
Bandyopadhyay spoke about the power of “pleading the Fifth,” and the protections the Amend- what we’re learning,” Franklin added.
American Legion Post 274 would like to invite
ment provides to both the government and to U.S.
high school students to consider taking part in next
citizens.
Having won the County Level competition, year’s competition.
“America Legion has been doing this program
Bandyopadhyay will make an appearance at the
District Level competition on Feb. 21 in Clinton. If for many, many years but it is a dying program.
Bandyopadhyay advances from the District Level, We’re having problems getting schools to particihe will be sent to the State Level, and perhaps on pate, they’re all starting to say, ‘We don’t have time
to the National Level competition. Should Bandyo- to work with this.’ Please, if you’re interested, get in
padhyay place first at the National Level, he will touch with American Legion. This is a great opporreceive a scholarship of $18,000 to be out towards tunity for contestants, and what a help it is to further
his college education. According to American Le- their education,” McCoy said.
If you’re interested in public speaking and
gion Member Patricia McCoy, six contestants from
the State of Maryland have won the National Level you’re looking for scholarship opportunities, be
sure to take this into consideration.
competition.
For more information about The American LeBandyopadhyay and fellow contestants Richard Franklin III, a sophomore at Patuxent High gion High School Oratorical Scholarship Program,
School, and Gunnar Keenan, a junior at North contact American Legion Post 274 at 410-326-3274.
Point High School, all claim to have enjoyed their
experience in the American Legion’s oratorical contributing@countytimes.net
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Education
Board of Education
Updated on Calvert
Association of
Student Councils
Photos by Sarah Miller
Calvert Association of Student Councils (CASC) President Savannah Garber discusses the state of CASC
with the Board of Education.
By Sarah Miller
Staff Writer
Calvert Association of Student Councils (CASC) President Savannah Garber, a
Patuxent High School student, presented the annual CASC update to the Board of
Education during their Jan. 22 meeting.
CASC’s goal is to promote leadership among students in Calvert County, Garber said. Each middle school and high school in the county has a student council,
overseen by CASC.
One of CASC’s biggest accomplishments during the year was the success of
their fundraising committee, Garber said. The committee has raised more than
$1,000 so far this year, between smaller fundraisers at the first CASC general assembly and a pancake dinner at the Applebee’s in Prince Frederick.
Another success was the Fall Leadership Conference, held at Huntingtown High
School. Students from CASC and Huntingtown High School planned and executed
the entire event, Garber said, and there were more than 500 students from across the
state were in attendance.
CASC will be in Annapolis on Feb. 19 to present their legislative platform to
the general assembly. The platform includes topics such as the education budget,
student rights and discipline, testing, technology and extracurricular activities. One
of the biggest issues CASC will be watching during the legislative session will be
the progress of the Sugar Free Campaign, which is “very controversial,” Garber said.
To see the entire CASC presentation and legislative platform, visit www.calvertnet.k12.md.us/. For more information about CASC, visit cascweb.calvertnet.k12.
md.us/.
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Controversy Around the
Start Date for the School Year
The “Let Summer Be Summer” Petition is
Drawing Disapproval From Local Officials
By Lauren Procopio
Staff Writer
The school calendar for fiscal year 2016
has already been approved by the Calvert
County Board of Education, according to
Calvert County Superintendent of Schools,
Dr. Daniel Curry, however a new petition making its way around Maryland may
change that.
The “Let Summer Be Summer” petition is advocating for local schools to begin
the school year after the Labor Day holiday,
which is the first Monday in September.
As of now, the petition has received
more than 13,000 signatures, exceeding the
original goal of 10,000, according to a press
release from the Maryland Comptroller’s
Office.
“This is a grassroots, citizen-driven effort that has gathered tremendous support
from all across our great state,” Comptroller
Peter Franchot (D) said.
“13,244 Marylanders have sent a clear
message that starting school after Labor Day
will give families, students, teachers and
small businesses the break they need and deserve. It gives students time to learn life lessons beyond the classroom, teachers time to
recharge their batteries and small businesses
much needed help during tough economic
times,” he continued.
However, Dr. Curry offered a different
outlook to the petition and the effect it would
have on student’s education.
“People think in the context if we just
start [school] after Labor Day we’ll get some
sort of benefit – that is thinking about school
in its traditional 10-month schedule – but
there’s some evidence to suggest so many
students, especially students from low-income families, lose some of what they learn
because of the big gap between the last day
of school and the first day of school,” Dr.
Curry explained.
“The ‘Let Summer Be Summer’ campaign came on the heels of a May 2014 governor’s task force recommendation that the
state’s public schools delay opening until
after Labor Day. The state task force met for
nearly a year, and voted 11 to 4 to embrace a
later start date and extend summer vacation
statewide,” the press release read.
Supporters of the petition include,
Ocean City Mayor Richard Meehan (R);
Maryland State Senator Jim Mathias (D);
Governor Larry Hogan (R), who added his
signature during the Jan. 15 press conference; and former governor Martin O’Malley
(D), who added his signature earlier this
year, according to the release.
According to Maryland state law, students are required a minimum of 180 days
in school, if the state mandates the start date
of the school year to begin after Labor Day,
school officials will have to decide how to
make up those missed school days.
According to the press release, Franchot “expressed confidence that the state’s
school systems could adjust their academic
calendars without pushing back the end date
or losing time for classroom instruction. The
flexibility of adjusting winter and spring
breaks or eliminating some of the school closure dates scattered throughout the school
calendar would be left to each of Maryland’s
24 school systems.”
However, Dr. Curry pointed out how
Stock Photos of Local Kids at the First Day of School in 2014
Photos By Lauren Procopio
Photo Provided by the Maryland Comptroller’s Office
Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot (D), Governor Larry Hogan (R) and State Senator Jim Mathias (D)
shorter breaks may not be the answer.
“We can’t presume that we’ll still give
up all of the breaks – our customers, our
community, I believe, they [are] accustomed
to a certain amount of time over the holidays
and spring break…the later we start, the
later we go to school in June and the gap in
between would remain about the same,” he
said.
However, Governor Hogan argued the
economical point of beginning the school
year after the holiday.
“This isn’t just a family issue, it’s an
economic issue. It brings in a tremendous
amount of economic activity, brings in tax
revenue and there’s no cost to the taxpayers,”
he said.
“As a guy who spent a lot of summers
with his family in Ocean City on Labor Day
weekend, it makes a whole heck of a lot of
sense to start school after Labor Day. There’s
just no downside to this issue. There are an
overwhelming number of people in this state
who are in favor of starting school after Labor Day,” Governor Hogan continued.
“Staring school after Labor Day is good
for Ocean City and the entire state,” added
Mayor Meehan.
“It gives families more time to enjoy
the last few weeks of summer and provides
small businesses – the heart of our tourismbased economy – a tremendous economic
boost when they need it most. It also creates
jobs and generates revenue for our state’s
struggling economy.”
“From Ocean City to Assateague, the
State Fair to the Inner Harbor to Deep Creek
Lake, summers are about families exploring
all that Maryland has to offer,” said Senator
Mathias. “This time together is priceless for
families, and in such challenging financial
times, it also allows businesses to generate
tens of millions of dollars in economic activity and supports jobs while increasing tax
revenues.”
In August of 2013, Franchot released an
economic impact report regarding starting
the school year after Labor Day, according
to the press release. The report showed that
beginning the school year after Labor Day
would result in an additional $74.3 million
in “direct economic activity, including $3.7
million in new wages and a separate $7.7
million in state and local revenue.”
“Starting school after Labor Day would
give small businesses a big boost at a time
when we could desperately use the help. This
is an annual economic stimulus that doesn’t
cost taxpayers a dime,” Bill Paulshock, owner of Bill’s Seafood & Catering Co. said. “For
small businesses like mine, adding a week or
two to summer break can mean the difference between keeping the lights on or not.”
While Dr. Curry said he understood
the viewpoints of those in favor of the later
school year, his top priority is education.
“I believe my position doesn’t have
anything to do with the state’s economy
because that’s not what I’m charged with,
I’m charged with educating the children of
Calvert County and I believe our community and our local school board are elected to
represent the community [and] should be the
one’s to determine what’s in the best interest
of our people and when school should start
and when it should be over,” he explained.
“The school districts and the school superintendents as a group, for the most part,
we have come out and said [it] should be a
local decision. Certainly, we can see how it
is a factor on the beach, but we don’t think it
should be something mandated by the state.”
If Md. lawmakers require school officials to
begin the school year after Labor Day, the
school year would begin nine days later on
Sept. 8 and student’s last day of school would
be June 29, 2016, but this end date does not
include school days they may need to make
up due to inclement weather, which would
require student’s to stay in school later than
anticipated.
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Business Profile
A Convenient Job Fair
Right On Your Computer
By Sarah Miller
Staff Writer
Since the 1990s, Calvert Design Group founder Brian N. Raines has been working
with government and private entities to build effective websites and ways to promote
their businesses and projects.
In his latest project, Raines has put his experience to work in service to the community at large.
In November 2013, Raines launched a Facebook page designed to connect jobseekers and employers at a local level, tying it into the buy local movement.
The project was a natural extension of his work in and out of government, he said,
and he planned it to hit the three things that generally make a project successful - it has
to be social, local and mobile.
In December 2014, the Facebook page expanded into a number of localized websites,
starting with Southern Maryland, Annapolis, Md., and Ocean City, Md. Future websites
are in development for Virginia Beach, Va., the Outer Banks in North Carolina, the D.C.
Metro Area, and Baltimore, Md.
New Technology Restores
Hope When Electronics
Take a Plunge
Residents of Lusby can now bring
their liquid-damaged phones back from
the dead. TCC, the largest Verizon Premium Wireless Retailer in the U.S., announces it is rolling out drying technology from Redux in nearly 300 TCC stores,
including its location in Lusby at 11737
HG Trueman Road.
Redux removes all moisture from
wet cell phones and returns them to
working condition. The revive process
has been successful in recovering devices
damaged by many perils, including the
toilet, pool, washing machine, mud, beer,
wine and more. Pricing for the successful recovery of a device is $50 for a basic phone or a data device and $90 for a
smartphone, in addition to the $10 non-refundable diagnostic fee. Additional phone
insurance providers will offer lower pricing for a successful recovery of a device.
For customers who choose a more
proactive approach, Redux will be offering a deeply discounted membership program in the future.
“Everyone thinks their phone is
fried when it gets wet, and that just simply isn’t the case,” said Reuben Zielinski,
co-founder of Redux. “This new technology will remove 100 percent of the moisture from wet electronics, allowing many
mobile device users to recover their hardware investment and precious data.”
Upon a successful revive, the device
will maintain its existing life expectancy.
The process typically takes less than
one hour. For devices in which users cannot remove the battery, the battery’s state
of charge can play a factor in the phone’s
ability to be revived.
“Redux saves customers money by
eliminating the cost to replace devices,”
said Scott Moorehead, president and CEO
of TCC. “The typical cost of purchasing a
replacement device is between $300-$700
on top of a deductible of $100 or more, if
the customer has insurance. But, what’s
even more important to most customers
is the ability to recover their data, and
Redux enables them to save potentially irreplaceable information, such as contacts,
photos, videos and more.”
In the future, TCC stores will allow
customers to use the technology to recover most liquid-damaged portable electronic devices, including MP3 players,
digital cameras, tablets, portable gaming
systems, hearing aids and more.
Redux was inspired when co-founder Joel Trusty’s wife subjected her cell
phone to a full cycle in the washing machine and was devastated that not only
was the phone ruined, but all the data,
contact information, photos and videos
were lost. With a background in manufacturing, Trusty had an idea for how to
save his wife’s phone and knew that his
friend and neighbor, Zielinski, an ex-IBM
employee, had the equipment to put his
idea into practice. Together, they fixed the
phone, and within one week created the
first Redux model.
To learn more about Redux, visit
www.redux.com. Consumers can also
find more information about the company at www.facebook.com/getredux
and www.twitter.com/getredux. To learn
more about TCC, visit www.TCCRocks.
com. Consumers can also find more information about the company at www.
facebook.com/tcctalk and www.twitter.
com/tcctalk.
Press Release
“We wanted to create a job fair environment online,” Raines said.
He intends these online job fairs to be up and running for locations up and down the
east coast within the next year and believes they will be available nation-wide eventually.
Employers can post job listings for a low price, Raines said. In addition to having job
openings posted on the website, openings are promoted on Facebook and Twitter. These
websites are a great too for companies that don’t use recruiters to hire people, Raines
said.
There is a benefit to hiring local people for local jobs, Raimes said. It promotes the
economy, it allows people to work close to home and it builds up the community overall.
Job seekers can create free online resumes and get notifications when jobs open up
in the category they are looking for. Right now, there are 500 jobs available in Southern
Maryland, 1,500 in the Annapolis area and 300 in Ocean City. Jobs are available in all
types of fields, Raines said, including Information and Technology, marketing, engineering and hospitality.
“It’s really about connecting people with the right job,” Raines said.
Of the traffic to the websites, 70 percent originates from Facebook or Twitter and 80
to 85 percent of visits are from mobile devices, such as smartphones.
Raines plans to add a face-to-face component to the project but hosting local job
fairs in each of the areas served by the websites.
Employers interested in trying out the online job fair can do so at half price through
the end of February by using discount code COUNTYTIMES.
For more information, visit somarylandjobs.com, annapolismdjobs.com or oceancitymdjobs.com.
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The Calvert County Times runs complimentary obituaries as submitted by funeral homes
and readers. We run them in the order we receive them. Any submissions that come to
news@countytimes.net after noon on Mondays may run in the following week’s edition.
Alice Rebecca Bennett, 99
Alice Rebecca Bennett, 99, passed away on
Sunday, Jan. 18, at Beth
Sholom Nursing Home in
Virginia Beach, Va. and
entered into eternal rest.
She was born to the late
Joseph Adam Biscoe and
Roxie Adeline Langley on Nov. 14, 1915
on St. Jerome’s Neck in St. Mary’s County, Md. She was preceded in death by her
husband, Robert Anthony Bennett, whom
she married on Oct. 7, 1940; her son, Norman; and her sister and brother in-law, Regina and Richard Hewlett.
Alice grew up on a farm in St. Jerome’s Neck. She was raised by her aunt
Mary Agnes “Nanny” Langley and grew
up in a household with her sister and seven
cousins (Ethel, Reid, Beatrice, Benjamin,
Ernestine, Mason, Montel who also preceded her in death). She was educated at
St. Peter Claver School and was a loyal
and faithful member of St. Peter Claver
Church.
Miss Alice, as she was lovingly
known as, was committed to unselfishly
helping others whether it was family
members, church members, or strangers.
Her unselfish acts led her to provide unconditional love and care for foster children. She was involved with the Cardinal
Gibbons High School and St. Peter Claver
Bands. She assisted in transporting band
members and the nuns from the Oblate Sisters of Providence from one performance
to another. She was a longtime member
of the Knights of St. Jerome, the oldest
Catholic fraternal organization within the
Archdiocese of Washington, D.C.
Alice spent many hours on the water fishing, crabbing, and oystering in her
beloved St. Jerome’s Creek on her skiff.
She was known as a family and county
historian providing information to families about their loved ones and also providing historical information regarding
St. Mary’s County to college students and
county historians. But her greatest passion was photography…she loved taking
pictures on any and all occasions. Her
camera would be ready to capture events
as they were happening! She willingly
shared photos to any family and friends
that requested copies. She took special
care of her photo collection providing
dates, location, people and events. After
relocating to Chesapeake, Va. she generously donated many of her photos to the
St. Peter Claver Museum.
Alice will be truly missed by all who
loved her. To date, she was known as the
oldest member of St. Peter Claver Church.
Alice leaves to cherish her memories
her daughter, Barbara J. Brooks (Arthur)
Chesapeake, Va.; grandchildren Airrion
L. Brooks (Michelle) and Sheena L. Cox
(Trevin) both of Virginia Beach, Va.;
great grandchildren, Tahlia, Kayla, Jalen,
and Kennedi; and a host of cousins and
countless friends.
Family received friends for Alice’s
Life Celebration on Saturday, Jan. 24,
from 10 to 11 a.m. at St. Peter Claver
Catholic Church, 16922 St. Peter Claver
Rd., St. Inigoes. A Mass of Christian
Burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at the church cemetery.
Condolences to the family may be made at
brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by
the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.
James R. “Jimmy” Seawell
Sr., 92
James R. “Jimmy” Seawell Sr., 92, of
Solomons, Md., formerly of Temple Hills,
Md. passed on Sunday Jan. 11.
He was born in Gates County, N.C.,
on April 21, 1922 to late James R. and Annie (Parker) Seawell. He was married to the
late Dorothy (Shaw) Seawell for sixty nine
years. She preceded him in death in 2014.
He was a career veteran of the United States
Navy, serving in both WWII and the Korean Conflict, retiring in 1961 after serving
twenty-one years.
After being discharged he began a
successful career in auto sales. Jimmy was
recognized as the top salesman in the nation
by Chrysler. He also became very active
in Anacostia #21 Masonic Lodge and was
an honorary member of the Seat Pleasant
Lodge #218. He was a Scottish Rite member for 50 years.
Jimmy was a Washington Redskins
fan, enjoyed fishing, gardening, studying
naval history, traveling to North Carolina
and southern Virginia, and adding to his extensive hat collection.
He is survived by his daughter-in-law
Helen M. Seawell; three grandchildren; Jeffrey (Jennifer), Zachary (Holly), and Jamie
(Shelley); and 10 great-grandchildren. He
was preceded in death by his parents and
son James R. Seawell Jr. in 2007.
Family invited friends to Lee Funeral
Home Calvert, 8200 Jennifer Lane, Owings,
Md., on Monday, Jan. 26, from 5 p.m. until
start of Masonic services at 6:45 p.m., followed by Funeral Services at 7 p.m. Burial
on Tuesday, Jan. 27, was at 10 a.m., at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, Md.
Christine Marie “Chris”
Garber, 83
Christine
Marie
“Chris” Garber, 83 of Lusby,
Md. passed away on Jan. 18,
at Johns Hopkins Hospital,
Baltimore, Md.
Born Jan. 16, 1932 in
Washington, D.C., she was
the daughter of the late Robert Arnold Balderson and Mary Cecilia
(Dimler) Balderson.
Chris graduated from Anacostia High
School in 1950 and attended Strayer University for one year. She married her husband,
Robert Edward Garber, on Sept. 3, 1955 in
Wilkinsburg, Pa. They moved to the area
from Fredericksburg, Va. in 1999. Chris was
a recruiter in the insurance industry, working for Professional Career Consultants for
fifteen years. She retired in 2001.
Chris is survived by her husband,
Robert Edward Garber; her son, M. Andy
Garber and his wife Lynn Ann Garber of
Wheeling, WV; three grandchildren; and
one great-grandchild. She was preceded in
death by her son, John R. Garber; and siblings, Wm. Robert Balderson, Fred H. Garber, and Linda M. Ghilardi.
Family received friends on Thursday,
Jan. 22, from 5 until 8 p.m. at the Rausch
Funeral Home, 20 American Lane, Lusby.
A funeral service was conducted on Friday,
Jan. 23, at 10:30 a.m. at the Rausch Funeral
Home. Interment followed in Ft. Lincoln
Cemetery, Brentwood, Md.
Condolences to the family may be
made at rauschfuneralhomes.com.
Teresa Ann Wilson, 51
Teresa Ann Wilson, 51, of Huntingtown, Md., passed away on Saturday, Jan.
17.
She was born on March 19, 1963, in
Cheverly, Md. to Clara “Eileen” (Atkins)
and Frederick C. Wilson.
Teresa grew up in Calvert County and
graduated from Northern High School in
1981. She enjoyed shopping, dancing, talking on the phone, working in her yard and
traveling…especially to the Outer Banks of
North Carolina. She spent a lot of time caring for others and was known as “Momma
T”.
She was the loving mother of Shannon and Ashley Wilson, daughter of Eileen
and the late Fred Wilson and grandmother
of Edna Atkins. She was the sister of Frederick Carl Wilson and Tammy Kreitzer and
aunt of Amber Wilson and Brandon Kreitzer. She is also survived by her significant
other, Charles “Eddie” Moreland.
Funeral Services were held at Lee
Funeral Home Calvert, Owings, Md.,
burial was at Southern Memorial Gardens,
Dunkirk, Md.
Faye Elinor Windsor, 83
Faye Elinor Windsor,
83, of Lusby passed away
Jan. 25, at Calvert Memorial
Hospital in Prince Frederick.
She was born Sept. 30, 1931
in Landover to James Earl
and Elinor Mary Hutchinson. Faye was raised in
Landover and received her education from
Prince George’s County Public Schools.
She married James A. Windsor on Jan. 15,
1949 at Epiphany Episcopal Church in Forestville. They lived in Upper Marlboro and
Mitchellville before moving to Lusby in August 2005. She was a member of St. Barnabas Episcopal Church in Upper Marlboro
and was a member of the Alter Guild. Faye
still attended church functions after moving
to Lusby. She was a Washington Nationals
fan and most of all she loved being a mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
She will be remembered by her family and
friends as the gentlest, kindest person.
She was preceded in death by a son
Steven E. Windsor, brothers Earl, Harold,
Eddie, George, and Buddy Hutchinson
and sister Shirley Rawlings. Faye is survived by her husband of 65 years, James
Windsor, Sr., children James A. Windsor,
Jr. and wife Cathy of Lusby, Linda F. Bass
and husband John of Allentown, Pa., and
David L. Windsor, Sr. and wife Leonora
of Charlotte Hall. She is also survived
by daughter-in-law Bonnie Windsor of
Huntingtown, nine grandchildren, fifteen
great-grandchildren and one great-greatgrandson, and sisters Lucille Rice of Capital Heights, Peggy Hall and husband Calvin of Charlotte Court House, Va., Patsy
Brady and husband Buddy of Landover
and Helen Willett and husband Jimmy of
Colonial Beach, Va.
Family and friends were received
Wednesday, Jan. 28 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9
p.m. at Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., Owings, where a funeral service and celebration of Faye’s life will be held Thursday
9:30 a.m. Interment will follow in Epiphany
Cemetery, Forestville. To leave condolences
visit rauschfuneralhomes.com.
Kevin Lee Hall, 40
Kevin Lee Hall, 40, of
Huntingtown passed away
Jan. 20. Kevin was born in
Annapolis on May 17, 1974
to Marsha and Charles
“Chuck” Hall. He attended
and graduated from Calvert
High School in 1992. Kevin was born and raised in Calvert County
and during the last 14 years, resided at his
home in Huntingtown. Kevin had a great
love for hunting, fishing, boating and riding his Harley. He enjoyed playing cards,
spending time with his friends and most of
all helping others. Kevin was a member of
the Plumbers and Pipefitters Union for the
past 20 years.
He was preceded in death by his father Chuck Hall. Kevin is survived by his
loving mother and stepfather, Marsha and
Tom Long of Benedict; his grandmother
Emily Dixon; aunts and uncles Lisa Denton, Skip Dixon, Sharon Rooney, Libby
Deyette, Linda Salazar, Donnie Hall and
Bobby Hall.
The family received friends Monday,
Jan. 26 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Rausch Funeral
Home, P.A., Owings. Interment will be
private.
Ellen Louise “Peachie”
Waters 70
Ellen Louise “Peachie”
Waters 70, of Huntingtown,
Md. passed away on Jan.
23, at her home. Peachie
was born on Aug. 1, 1944,
in Calvert County, Md. to
the late Richard and Catherine Buckler Jones. She
was also predeceased by a son, Randy
Buckler, Brother Robert “Bobby” Buckler and her sister Patricia “Pat” Jones.
Peachie worked at Giant Food as a
sales associate for 36 years and was a
member of First Baptist Church of Calvert County in Prince Frederick, Md.
Beloved wife of Carl M. Waters,
mother of Terry Fannon and Allen Fannon, and step mother of Chari Anne
Waters and Clifford Marc Waters.
Grandmother of Kayla Fannon, Ty Fannon, Joshua Bloom, Nicole Dalrymple,
Shelby Abb and Emma Abb, she is also
survived by brother Kenny Grover and
sisters Dinah Jones and Jackie Jones.
The family received friends on
Wednesday, Jan. 28, at the Rausch Funeral Home, 4405 Broomes Island Rd.,
Port Republic, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday Jan. 29, at 11 a.m. at the First Baptist Church of Calvert County, Prince
Frederick, Md. Interment will follow in
Chesapeake Highlands Memorial Gardens, Port Republic, Md.
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and readers. We run them in the order we receive them. Any submissions that come to
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Alice Hartley Gaines, 93
Alice Hartley Gaines,
93, of Silver Spring and formerly of Chesapeake Beach,
passed away Jan. 21, at Holy
Cross Hospital in Silver
Spring. She was born June
2, 1921 in Strasburg, Va.
to James David and Mittie
Jane (Burner) Hartley. Alice was raised in
Virginia and West Virginia and graduated
from Hedgesville High School in 1938. She
was married to William M. Gaines for over
fifty years, until he passed away in 1993.
Alice lived in Bladensburg, Chesapeake
Beach, and Crofton and has lived in Silver
Spring at Riderwood since 2000. She was
a member of Emmanuel United Methodist
Church, Order of the Eastern Star Marlboro
Chapter, and also St. Matthew’s United
Methodist Church in Bowie. While living
at Riderwood, Alice was a greeter for new
residents and kept the residence book for
twelve years. In her leisure time, she enjoyed playing BINGO, socializing with her
fellow residents and spent much time traveling throughout her life.
Alice was preceded in death by her
husband Bill, seven brothers and one sister.
She is survived by a daughter Carolyn G.
Dilda and husband David, Jr. of Pasadena,
and sons John W. Gaines and wife Sharon
McFadden-Gaines of Cranberry Township,
PA, and James Dennis Gaines of Rockville.
Also surviving are three grandchildren, two
great-granddaughters, two great-grandsons,
and four great-great-grandchildren.
Family and friends were received Tuesday, Jan. 27 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at
Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., Owings, where
a funeral service and celebration of her life
was held Wednesday, 11 a.m. Interment will
follow in Emmanuel U.M. Church Cemetery. Memorial donations in Alice’s name
may be made to Emmanuel UMC. To leave
condolences visit rauschfuneralhomes.com.
Adolfo Aguilar, 86
Adolfo Aguilar, 86, of
Lanham, Md. passed away
Jan. 24, at Calvert Memorial Hospital. He was born
Aug. 18, 1928 in Michoacán,
Mexico, the son of Carmen
Garcia. Adolfo immigrated
to the United States in 1961
and settled in Washington, D.C. In July of
1963 he wed Rosa Alonzo. Adolfo was employed as a bartender at the Occidental Grill
and later by the Roma Restaurant in Washington until retiring in 1993 He was a member of St. Matthias Catholic Church where
he served as an usher, and was a member
of the Knights of Columbus Mother Seaton
Council # 5427. One of Adolfo’s proudest
moments was in 1988 when he and his wife
Rosa became United States citizens. He
enjoyed spending time with his family and
helping his family in Mexico.
He was preceded in death by a brother
and sister. He is survived by his wife Rosa
Aguilar of Lanham, daughter Liliana Barber and her husband Mike of Sunderland,
Md., son Jose Luis Anguilar and his wife
Deborah of Annapolis, Md., five grandchildren, one great-granddaughter and a brother
Moses Aguilar in Mexico.
Friends may call on Tuesday, Jan. 27,
from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Rausch Funeral Home, P.A. 8325 Mt. Harmony Lane,
Owings. A Mass of Christian Burial was
celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28,
at St. Matthias Catholic Church Lanham,
Md. Interment will follow at Parkview
Memorial Park, Rockville, Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s
Association.
Vivian Tibbs Washington, 88
Vivian Tibbs Washington, 88, of Bushwood,
Md., passed away Wednesday, Jan. 21, surrounded by
her family at her home on
Longview Beach.
Vivian was born in Radiant, Va., to the late James
and Julia Tibbs on June 1, 1926. She enjoyed
a long career as a civil servant until her retirement in 1978. She served as an Assistant Manager at Highland Dwellings with
the National Capital Housing Authority and
worked as an Administrative Assistant at
the Department of the Navy in Washington
D.C.
Following her retirement, Vivian
moved to Longview Beach where she continued to serve as a volunteer at Dynard
Elementary School in Bushwood and as the
secretary for the Longview Beach Board of
Directors. She was a tireless volunteer on
various committees in her community. Additionally, Vivian served as a Cub Scout den
leader and was a long-time member of the
Order of the Eastern Star.
Determined, strong-willed and a loving and supportive mother, Vivian was the
proud matriarch of the Washington, Gaston,
and Bellamy families. She led with strong
moral and family values. She was a woman
of faith and impeccable character. She enjoyed movies, reading, board games, and
spending time with her family.
In addition to her parents, James and
Julia; Vivian is preceded in death by her
brothers, Walter Tibbs and Eulice “Jack”
Tibbs; her sister, Mary Elizabeth Ingram,
and her infant great-grandson, Elijah Gant.
Vivian is survived by her daughters,
Dianne Bellamy McCombs and Vivian
Denise Gaston; brother, Warren Tibbs of
Washington, D.C.; sister, Tabitha Carpenter
of Arlington, Va.; four grandchildren, Denver Beaulieu-Hains, Dore Mobley (Darrell),
Dawn Gant (Robert), and Gregory Gaston
(Sonney); 14 great-grandchildren: Talia
(25), Najja (23) and Sidni Beaulieu-Hains
(21); Robert III (17), Joshua (15), Seth (13),
Daniel (11), and Alisa (3) Gant; Neisa (16),
Teo (16), and Gregory III Gaston (8) ; and
Grant (15) and Garrett (13) Mobley.
Family received friends on Tuesday,
Jan. 27, from 10 to 11 a.m., with a Funeral
Service at 11 a.m. at Brinsfield Funeral
Home, 22955 Hollywood Rd., Leonardtown. A Graveside Service will immediately follow at Fort Lincoln Cemetery, 3401
Bladensburg Rd., Brentwood, Md. from 1
to 2:30 p.m. with Reverend Daniel Lindsey
officiating.
The family extends their gratitude to
Hospice of Saint Mary’s MedStar Health for
their support in her final days.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Seventh District
Rescue Squad, Inc., P.O. Box 7, Avenue,
Md., 20609. Condolences to the family may
be at brinsfieldfuneral.com.
Richard Lee Wilson Sr., 79
Richard Lee Wilson Sr.,
79, of Solomons, Maryland
died Jan. 21, in his home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born in Fort
Smith, Ark. on Oct. 24, 1935,
the first of three boys, born
to Mary Alice nee Timmons
and Richard H. Wilson. He grew up in Fort
Smith and shortly after his 17th birthday
joined the U.S. Navy. After boot camp, and
several schools, he was assigned to the Pearl
Harbor submarine base during which time
he graduated from McKinley High School
in Honolulu, Hawaii. After 27 months at
Pearl Harbor he was transferred to the U.S.S
Nereus a submarine tender stationed in San
Diego, Calif. After his discharge in Oct.
1956 and a brief stay in Redondo Beach, Calif., he moved to Washington, D.C. where he
met his future wife Rose Agnes nee Greenwell of Leonardtown, Md. who he married
on Aug. 3, 1957.
Richard tried several different jobs, including tobacco farming on his mother-inlaw’s farm. The family moved back to the
D.C. area in 1962 and, after four years as an
electronic technician with the General Electric Company, he found his career with the
Woodward & Lothrup Department Store
selling electronics and then furniture for 29
years. The family lived in New Carrollton,
Maryland for 31 years and, after his retirement in 1997, he and Rose built a house
near Leonardtown where they lived for 15
years until the house out grew them. They
relocated to Asbury Solomons Retirement
Community.
Richard Wilson was predeceased
by two sons, Richard Lee Wilson Jr. (45
months) and John Patrick Wilson (38 years).
He is survived by his wife Rose of 57 years,
James Timmons Wilson (Bonnie) of Annapolis, Md., Sharon Elise Henson (John)
of Dunkirk, Md., and Michael Kevin Wilson (Dawn) of Frederick, Md. He has nine
grandchildren, Carla Albright of Severna
Park, Md., Eric Albright of Annapolis,
Md., John Richard Henson of Shady Side,
Md., Lauren Elise Henson of Germantown,
Md., Ashley Rose Franz of Annapolis,
Md., Patricia Nicole Wilson of Edgewater,
Md., Kaitlyn Marie Wilson of Annapo-
lis, Md., Jacob Daniel Wilson and Brianna
Nicole Wilson of Frederick, Md. and three
great-grandchildren.
Richard was a member of St. Aloysius
Gonzaga Catholic Church in Leonardtown,
St. Mary’s Council 1470 of the Knights of
Columbus of Leonardtown and the BPO
Elks 1778 in Riverdale, MD.
Family received friends for Richard’s
Life Celebrations on Wednesday, Jan. 28,
from 5 until 8 p.m., with prayers and the
rosary at 7 p.m. in the Brinsfield Funeral
Home, 22955 Hollywood Rd., Leonardtown. A Mass of Christian Burial will be
celebrated by Reverend David Beaubien on
Thursday, Jan. 29, at 10 a.m. at St. Aloysius
Catholic Church, 22800 Washington St.,
Leonardtown. Interment will follow in the
church cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be
made payable to Sonogram Fund of SMC
#1470 Charities, Inc. Mailed to: Jerry Hicks,
Maryland State Council Culture of Life Director, 24582 Spriggs Court, Hollywood,
Md. 20636.
Condolences to the family may be
made at brinsfieldfuneral.com.
Alan Michael Rogers, 55
Alan Michael Rogers,
55, of Chesapeake Beach,
Md. passed away Jan. 24, at
his residence. He was born
March 1, 1959 in Washington, D.C. to Robert Willard
and Sally Anne (Hedgman)
Rogers. Alan was raised in
Calvert County and attended Northern High
School. He worked as a carpenter and waterman. His passion was fishing but he also enjoyed watching the Washington Redskins.
Alan was preceded in death by his father
Robert W. Rogers.
He is survived by his mother Sally
Anne Brown of Chesapeake Beach, sister
Karen “Rosie” Dean and her husband Joe
of Chesapeake Beach, grandmother Evelyn
Hedgman of Hyattsville, two uncles, three
nieces, two nephews and several cousins.
Relatives and friends will be recieved
Thursday, Jan. 29, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m at
Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., 8325 Mt. Harmony Lane, Owings where a service and
celebration of Alan’s life will follow at 1
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The seasons can be harsh on homes, and perhaps no season is more taxing on a
home's exterior than winter. Harsh winter weather can take a toll on roofs, gutters,
landscaping, and just about any other part of the home that must face the cold headon. The following are a few areas of your home that might need some help rebounding from winter now that spring has finally arrived.
· Gutters: Gutters are vulnerable to winter weather, as strong winds may blow
debris into the gutters or even blow the gutters off of the house. Gutters should be
cleaned prior to and immediately after winter to ensure they're working properly and
not backing up to the point that water can build up and damage the roof. Reattach any
loose gutters and clear them of any debris left behind by winter winds.
· Roof: The roof is another area of your home's exterior that may have been
beaten down over the winter. Examine the roof for cracked, missing or deformed
shingles that can allow water to enter a home and damage its interior. Some roof
damage is visible from the ground, but homeowners who just endured especially
harsh winters may want to climb up on their roofs or hire a professional to get a
closer look. Another way to determine if the roof was damaged is to go into your attic and check for water damage near roof trusses. Water damage indicates something
went awry over the winter.
· Walkways and driveways: Heavy snowfall or significant accumulation of ice
over the winter can result in cracked or damaged walkways, driveways and porches.
Some of this damage may have resulted from aggressive shoveling or breaking up
of ice. Look for any cracks in areas that needed shoveling over the winter, as such
cracks can be safety hazards and may even prove to be entry points into your home
for water or critters.
· Landscaping: Landscaping also tends to take a hit in areas that experience
harsh winters. Winter storms may damage trees, which can put a home right in the
line of falling limbs or worse. Walk around your property to inspect for tree damage,
removing any fallen limbs or cutting down any limbs that appear dead or that might
eventually prove a safety hazard. In addition, check the grass for any dead spots that
might have fallen victim to winter freeze, and address those spots when the time
comes to revitalize your lawn.
· Appliances: When surveying your property after a long winter, inspect appliances like a central air conditioning unit or even dryer vents to make sure they made
it through the winter unscathed. Such appliances may have proven an attractive nesting spot for animals over the winter, but damage can be significant if vermin or other
animals seek shelter from winter weather inside appliances.
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In Our
Community
New “Endow Maryland”
Tax Credit Promotes
Charitable Giving for
Local Communities
A new Maryland tax credit dubbed “Endow Maryland” will reward donors who help build permanent charitable funds for local communities across the state, including Southern Maryland. Endow Maryland is modeled after
successful initiatives established by community foundations across the nation.
Starting Jan. 1, Endow Maryland offers a tax credit
for gifts of at least $500 to permanent, endowed funds at
qualified community foundations, such as the Community
Foundation of Southern Maryland. Qualified donors may
receive a 25 percent tax credit on their 2015 Maryland state
tax return as an incentive to encourage Maryland residents
to give back to their local communities in a meaningful and
lasting way. The Endow Maryland tax credit, which is designed to promote charitable giving in Maryland, for Maryland, applies only to gifts to permanent, endowed funds
held at your local community foundation—those that will
generate many times the initial value of the gift to benefit
the community.
The fourteen community foundations in Maryland,
provide support in every part of the State of Maryland and
have been accredited by the Council on Foundations, National Standards for Community Foundations, a rigorous
review of our financial, governance and grant programs.
Each community foundation in Maryland will be sharing the $250,000 in tax credits for 2015.
The Community Foundation of Southern Maryland’s
initial portion of total tax credits available is $15,000, which
is 25 percent of $60,000 in contributions, with the possibility of additional tax credits after this initial portion is
claimed. These credits are available on a first-come, firstserved basis, and are anticipated to be claimed very quickly.
According to Gretchen Hardman, executive director,
“the Community Foundation of Southern Maryland would
like to see the tax credits used to create 12 new endowed
funds of $5,000 each.
Endowments could include historic preservation, or
any one of the Foundation’s areas of focus, such as arts and
culture, education and scholarships, and the environment.
Funds may also be used for general community improvements, such as housing, recreation and transportation, or
health, wellness, and youth initiatives. We may also accept
an endowment to support operations for the Foundation and
our discretionary grant funds.”
Hardman added, “Once this Endow Maryland tax
credit goes into effect, it could generate approximately one
million dollars in philanthropic donations that will help
build permanent charitable good in jurisdictions across
Maryland. The potential for good is unlimited.”
To find out how to take advantage of the tax credit, see
a complete list of endowed funds, or obtain more information, visit the Community Foundation of Southern Maryland website at www.cfsomd.org or call 240-670-4483
(GIVE).
Community Foundation
of Southern Maryland is
Accepting Proposals for
Beautification Grants
The Chaney Beautification Fund is making
grants available to non-profit organizations to encourage beautiful, sustainable landscapes in Southern Maryland and Virginia. Grants of up to $1,000
are awarded annually to non-profit groups, specifically 501(c)(3) organizations, public or private educational institutions, or government agencies. Beautification projects must be located in counties where
Chaney Enterprises has a presence.
In Maryland, projects in the counties of Anne
Arundel, Calvert, Caroline, Charles, southern Prince
George’s, and St. Mary’s are eligible for grants. In
Virginia, projects in Caroline County are eligible.
Guidelines for the Chaney Beautification Fund
Grants are available on the Community Foundation
of Southern Maryland’s website at www.cfsomd.org/
grants. Applicants are encouraged to submit projects
that incorporate “green” gardening practices, such
as water conservation measures, organic fertilizers,
and native plant species. Schools may use grants to
incorporate beautification projects into the education
curriculum.
Grant proposals must be submitted by 5 p.m. on
Feb. 2. You can hand deliver on to our office in Leonardtown, MD during the day on Monday, February
2. The physical address: 41630 Courthouse Drive,
Leonardtown, Md. Grant awards will be up to $1,000
and will be announced in March 2015. Organizations
are required to match grant funds with cash or inkind goods and services. Organizations receiving
funds must commit and expend the full amount of
the grant by Dec. 1. Only one application per applicant will be accepted, and applicants are advised to
review the guidelines to ensure compliance prior to
submitting applications.
Applications are available online at www.cfsomd.org/grants. For more information, contact
Gretchen Hardman, Executive Director of the Community Foundation of Southern Maryland, at 240670-4483 or at Gretchen@cfsomd.org.
Senior
Citizen News
SENIOR LIVING
Bowl with a “Friend”
Friends of Calvert County Seniors, Inc. is hosting
Bowl with a “Friend”, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015,
2 - 4 p.m. at Lord Calvert Bowl. There will be door
prizes, 50/50 and a wheel of prizes. The fee of $25 / person includes two hours of bowling and shoes. Register at
Calvert Pines Senior Center. For more information, call
410-535-4606 or 301-855-1170. The proceeds from this
event will be used to improve the quality of life for qualified local seniors by providing funds which assist them
to remain independent when government or grant funds
are insufficient.
AARP Tax-Aide Program
Tax-Aide Counselors will be available Monday, Feb.
9, through Wednesday, April 15, 2015 to prepare tax returns for low-to-moderate income senior citizens aged
50-plus. The three Calvert County senior centers will
start taking calls to schedule appointments Monday, Feb.
2. Before making your appointment, make sure you have
all of the documentation necessary to complete your return. This would include last year’s tax return and any
income and expense documentation for 2014. If you, your
spouse or any of your dependents participated in any of
the Affordable Care Act Health Exchanges during any
part of 2014, please bring all 1095 forms and other proof
of insurance and receipts for any premium payments,
waivers and exemption certificates for all individuals on
the tax return. Bring a cancelled/voided check (for proof
of direct deposit account) for any refunds/payments. To
make an appointment, call: Calvert Pines Senior Center, 410-535-4606 or 301-855-1170; North Beach Senior
Center, 410-257-2549; Southern Pines Senior Center,
410-586-2748.
Calvert Pines Senior Center (CPSC)
Caregivers of persons with ongoing health conditions are invited to come to the People Who Care (PWC)
meeting, Wednesday, Feb. 4, 10:30 a.m. Receive support
and resource information. The next Computer Class will
be held Thursday, Feb. 5, 9 a.m. No registration required.
North Beach Senior Center (NBSC)
Come to the Ask-for-the-Nurse Talk, Keeping Your
Heart Healthy, Tuesday, Feb. 3, 11 a.m. Find out what’s
happening at the center and enjoy a cup of coffee with
staff at the Center Happenings Coffee Time, Friday, Feb.
6, 9:30 a.m.
Southern Pines Senior Center (SPSC)
Join in the Wednesday Remembrance of Booker T.
Washington, African American educator, author, orator
and adviser to U.S. presidents, Wednesday, Feb. 4, 11
a.m. John Choi, M.D. will discuss macular degeneration
for AMD/Low Vision Awareness Month, Thursday, Feb.
5, 1 p.m.
Eating Together Menu
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
or 301-855-1170, North Beach Senior Center at 410-2572549, or Southern Pines Senior Center at 410-586-2748.
Monday, Feb. 2
BBQ Pork Ribette, Navy Bean Soup, Brown Rice, Pickled Beets, White Bread, Orange
Tuesday, Feb. 3
Pizza Burger, Tossed Salad, Spinach, Whole Wheat Bun,
Applesauce
Wednesday, Feb. 4
Stuffed Pepper, Lyonnaise Potatoes, Wheat Bread, Tropical Fruit
Thursday, Feb. 5
BBQ Chicken, Vegetable Barley Soup, Corn, Spiced
Beets, Wheat Bread, Mandarin Oranges
Friday, Feb. 6
Sliced Turkey with Gravy, Mashed Sweet Potatoes, Gingered
Cucumbers, Broccoli, Wheat Bread, Pineapple Chunks
The Calvert County Times
Entertainment
The North Beach
Town Hall Hosts
“Entertaining
the Troops”
By Lauren Procopio
Staff Writer
Residents of North Beach and Chesapeake Beach welcomed Vince “SPAM”
Turner Sunday afternoon.
Turner presented his exhibit, “Entertaining the Troops” Jan. 25 from 2 to 3
p.m. at the North Beach Town Hall. Turner
shared the history of the United Service
Organization (USO) during WWII. His
presentation showcased troop morale
boosters through entertaining music, displays and period artifacts.
This was Turner’s third exhibition,
however, it was his first time presenting in
Maryland.
He explained his exhibit was “about
the other side of the war” and it featured
“the nameless, faceless and most forgotten
people” during wartime.
During his presentation, Turner addressed misconceptions regarding the
USO, referring to the common errors as
“Nostalgia versus History.”
“USO is a lot more dynamic and broad
in scope than we remember,” he said.
Turner said the USO is “alive and
well” today, but the majority of the canteens, which hosted the entertainment,
shut down after the victory in Europe, according to Turner.
At the end of his presentation, Turner
sang some hit songs from the era, including, “Paper Dolls,” “Walkin’ My Baby
Back Home” and “You’re Nobody Until
Somebody Loves You.”
Chesapeake Beach Councilmember
Pat Mahoney was present and North Beach
Town Councilmember Mickey Hummel
did the audio work for the presentation.
The North Beach Town Hall is located at 8916 Chesapeake Avenue in North
Beach.
The Calvert Library and the Bayside
History Museum sponsored the event.
The “Entertaining the Troops” exhibit
is on display at the Bayside History Museum until the end of February.
The Bayside History Museum is located at 4025 Fourth Street in North Beach.
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Thursday, January 29, 2015
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Thursday, Jan. 29
Wednesday, Feb. 4
Trivia Followed by Karaoke
Anthony’s Bar and Grill (10371 Southern Maryland Blvd., Dunkirk) – 8:30
p.m.
Open Mic Night
Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 7 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 30
Squid Ink
Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road,
Hollywood) – 8:30 p.m.
Other’s May Fall Band
Anthony’s Bar and Grill (10371 Southern Maryland Blvd., Dunkirk) – 9 p.m.
Spencer Joyce and the Record
Machine
Memories Bar (2360 Old Washington
Road, Waldorf) – 9 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 31
Mixed Business
Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 7:30 p.m.
Don’t Call Me Shirley
Toot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road,
Hollywood) – 8:30 p.m.
DJ
Anthony’s Bar and Grill (10371 Southern Maryland Blvd., Dunkirk) – 8:30
p.m.
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Karaoke
Applebee’s (45480 Miramar Way, California) – 9 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 1
Super Bowl Party
Anthony’s Bar and Grill (10371 Southern Maryland Blvd., Dunkirk) – 11 a.m.
John Shaw
Ruddy Duck (16810 Piney Point Road,
Piney Point) – 11 a.m.
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Team Trivia
Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 7 p.m.
Trivia Tournament
Angler’s Seafood Bar and Grill (275
Lore Road, Solomons) – 7 p.m.
Karaoke
All American Steak House and Sports
Theatre (35 St. Patrick’s Drive, Waldorf) – 8 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 5
Dave and Kevin
Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 7:30 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 6
Sara and the Igniters Country Band
Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 7:30 p.m.
Big Money
Anthony’s Bar & Grill (10371 Southern
Maryland Boulevard, Dunkirk) – 9 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 7
DJ
Anthony’s Bar & Grill (10371 Southern
Maryland Boulevard, Dunkirk) – 8:30
p.m.
Karaoke
California Applebee’s (45480 Miramar
Way, California) – 9 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 8
Golden Country Music
St. Mary’s Landing (29935 Three Notch
Road, Charlotte Hall) – 4 p.m.
Swing Away
Ruddy Duck (16810 Piney Point Road,
Piney Point) – 11 a.m.
Monday, Feb. 9
Team Trivia
Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 7 p.m.
The Calvert County Times is always looking for more local
talent to feature! To submit art or band information for our
entertainment section, e-mail info@somdpublishing.net.
Please submit calendar listings by 12 p.m. on the
Tuesday prior to our Thursday publication.
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Out&About
January Month Long
The Alumni Players presents Contempt of
Court
Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church,
225 Alexander St., Solomons – Jan. 30-31,
Feb. 6-7
The Alumni Players of Our Lady Star of
the Sea Catholic Church in Solomons, Maryland invite you to their latest comedy offering,
“Contempt of Court,” playing Jan. 30 and 31
and Feb. 6 and 7. Tickets are $35 each, which
includes the performance, buffet dinner, beer,
wine and soft drinks. Call 410-231-1003 to reserve you tickets today!
Treasure Island
College of Southern Maryland, La Plata
Campus, Fine Arts (FA) Building, Theatre,
8730 Mitchell Rd., La Plata – Jan 30 to Jan.
31
CSM Children’s Theatre performs Treasure Island at 7 p.m. on Jan. 30. and 2 and 7
p.m. on Jan. 31. Treasure Island is the story of
a stunning yarn of piracy on the tropical seas.
At the center of it all are young Jim Hawkins,
a 14-year-old boy who longs for adventure,
and the infamous Long John Silver, who is
a complex study of good and evil, perhaps
the most famous hero-villain of all time. $7
adults/seniors, $5 youth. bxoffc@csmd.edu.
For more information please call 301-9347828 or visit csmd.edu/Arts.
CSM Tony Hungerford Memorial Art
Gallery
College of Southern Maryland, La Plata
Campus, Fine Arts (FA) Building, Tony Hungerford Memorial Art Gallery, 8730 Mitchell
Rd., La Plata - Jan. 26 to March 20
Erin Wiersma, Liminal Territories. Jan.
26 through March 20 at the College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts
(FA) Building, Tony Hungerford Memorial
Art
Gallery. Erin Wiersma¹s current work
explores what exists beyond the edges of the
surface, beyond the image itself. In these new
drawings she seeks to address the liminal
within her work to reconnect with the performance of making, seeking a confluence
between the spiritual and material aspects of
being. The gallery is open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.,
Monday through Friday; and Saturday, 10
a.m. to 6 p.m. Wiersma will discuss her work
at a Gallery Talk on Feb. 10.
Artworks@7th’s 2015 Celebration
Artworks@7th, 9100 Bay Avenue, North
Beach – 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Jan. 8 to Jan. 31
Artworks@7th will welcome 2015 with
a special two month extravaganza to thank
and celebrate our valued friends and customers, both current and new, and featuring
works by all the Gallery’s talented and acclaimed artists. Beginning Jan. 8 and running
through to Jan. 31, the Gallery artists will feature special event reduced pricing on select
works and popular favorites. They will follow that up in February with another special
group show featuring all new works never before displayed in the Gallery. This special follow-up show will run from Feb. 5 thru March
1. So come on out and peruse the distinctive
works, both old and new, of the Gallery’s creative and talented local artists – you might
just find that special piece of jewelry, pottery,
fabric, sculpture, painting, photograph, or
other unique work of art that you have been
looking for. There will be an Opening Reception with complimentary refreshments on
Saturday, Jan. 10 from 1 to 5 p.m.
Artworks@7th is located at 9100 Bay
Avenue, North Beach. Gallery Hours are
The Calvert County Times
Thursday thru Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Our
telephone number is 410-286-5278 or you can
visit our website at artworksat7th.com.
CSM Children¹s Theatre: Treasure Island
College of Southern Maryland, La Plata
Campus, Fine Arts (FA) Building, Theatre,
8730 Mitchell Rd., La Plata 7 p.m., Jan. 30. 2
p.m. and 7 p.m., Jan. 31.
Treasure Island is the story of a stunning yarn of piracy on the tropical seas. At
the center of it all are young Jim Hawkins, a
14-year-old boy who longs for adventure, and
the infamous Long John Silver, who is a complex study of good and evil, perhaps the most
famous hero-villain of all time. Cost is $7 for
adults and seniors, and $5 for youth. For more
information please email bxoffc@csmd.edu,
call 301-934-7828, or visit csmd.edu/Arts.
CSM Cause Theatre: Adult American
Males.
College of Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick Campus, 115 J.W. Williams Rd., Prince
Frederick – 2:30 p.m.
Four all-American, hard-drinking,
tough-talking guys make a surprising discovery. Cost is $5 for all ages. Production may
not be suitable for all ages. bxoffc@csmd.edu.
For more information please 301-934-7828 or
visit csmd.edu/Arts.
Minecraft Free Play
Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819
Harbor Rd., Chesapeake Beach – 7 to 8:30
p.m.
Join us for an evening of Minecraft free
play together. Registration required. Grades
1 and up.
Calvert Coffee Connection Meeting
The King Building, 440 Solomons Island Rd.
N, Ste 218, Prince Frederick - 8:30 to 10 a.m.
Calvert Coffee Connection is having
its next event Thursday, Jan. 29, hosted by
Tianne Wheat-Ellis at the King Building (upstairs above Smoothie King) in Prince Frederick. Tianne has been a Licensed Massage
Therapist for over 20 years and enjoys helping
people to ultimate wellness! There will also
be three other professionals co-hosting alongside Tianne: Trish Nazelrod, Trish Smith and
Michele Quesenberry, all professionals in the
heatlh and wellness industry in our area. To
RSVP or for more information please call
410-474-1998. Be sure to RSVP so our hostesses can provide for all of us accordingly!
Remember, bring lots of business cards and
materials plus a door prize if you like and be
ready to do some great networking the last
week of January.
Amazing Evergreens
Kings Landing Park, Huntingtown - 2 to 3
p.m.
We will use our senses to explore the
local evergreens-how do they feel? How do
they smell? We will also look to see how our
swamp animals might use these trees.
Friday, Jan. 30
Father Andrew White Open House
Father Andrew White, 22850 Washington St.,
Leonardtown - 9:30 to 11 a.m.
S.J. School is hosting an Open House on
Friday, Jan. 30, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. We invite
all interested parents who would like to learn
more about our Blue Ribbon School! You will
be able to visit classes in session in Pre-K to
grade 8, see a slide show of our activities, and
speak with students, teachers, and our principal about all the many exciting things happening at Father Andrew White, S.J. School!
Thursday, January 29, 2015
Community Events
Openings are available in most of our classes,
particularly our primary grades.
Saturday, Jan. 31
“Winter Waterfowl Trip” Leader: Tyler
Bell
Jefferson Patterson Park, Calvert County – 8
a.m. to noon
Join us for this trip through open fields
and wooded areas which provides us with
good land birding and river frontage giving
us close views of waterfowl. Call Tyler Bell
at 301-862-4623 or email jtylerbell@yahoo.
com to register and for directions to the meet
up site.
Garden Smarter: The Herb Spiral
Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick – 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Learn how to build it, how to plant it,
how to enjoy it. Get lots of delicious cooking
herbs from a beautiful garden sculpture.
Sunday, Feb. 1
Super Bowl Wing Platters
Mechanicsville Vol. Fire Department, 8165
Hills Club Rd., Mechanicsville – 2 to 6 p.m.
The Mechanicsville Vol. Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary will be selling Super
Bowl Wing Platters Feb. 1 from 2 to 6 p.m.
at Mechanicsville Vol. Fire Department. Platters are $40 each and include 50 pieces and
a sauce of your choice. Extra sauces are $3.
Platters are pre-order only. To place your order or for more information call Cindy at 301997-5277 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Monday, Feb. 2
Evening Family Storytime
Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H.
G. Trueman Rd., Solomons - 6:30 to 7:15 p.m
Family storytime for preschoolers will
include books, songs and flannelboard stories.
Please register at 410-326-5289 or calvertlibrary.info.
Groundhog Day
Flag Ponds Nature Park, Lusby - 11 a.m. to
noon
The puppets will tell your children about
groundhogs and other animals that hibernate,
and then take a short walk to see where animals might sleep in the winter.
Tuesday, Feb. 3
America’s Boating Course
Trinity Lutheran Church, 46707 S. Shangri
La Dr., Lexington Park – 7 p.m.
The Patuxent River Sail and Power
Squadron will be offering the first America’s
Boating Course of the year at the Trinity Lutheran Church. The course is six-weeks and
begins each Tuesday night at 7 p.m. The cost
is $35. Go to usps.org/localusps/Patuxent to
register.
Manga Otaku Creator’s Nights
Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819
Harbor Rd., Chesapeake Beach - 7 to 8:30
p.m.
“Manga Otaku Creator’s Nights” are the
new attraction at Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch! Teen and tween otaku (i.e., fans of
Japanese comics and anime) will develop the
skills to draw and write their own comics!
Artist and illustrator (and Calvert librarian)
McNevin Hayes will guide you through the
basics of story layout, thumbnails, and character construction. Japanese-style snacks will
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be provided. These events will run from 7 to
8:30 p.m. Be sure to register because space
is limited! For information contact McNevin
Hayes at 410-257-2411.
Steak Night
American Legion Stallings-Williams Post
206, 3330 Chesapeake Beach Rd., Chesapeake Beach - 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Picky about your steak? Order your
Steak direct from the Grill-Master and get it
the way you want. The $15 price tag includes
all the trimmings and a beverage. Public welcome. For more information, call 301-8556466 or visit ALpost206.org
Wednesday, Feb. 4
School’s Out Adventure: Snakes, Turtles,
Frogs - Oh My!
Battle Creek Cypress Swamp 2880 Grays
Rd., Prince Frederick - 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Get a behind-the-scenes look at the
“herps” (reptiles and amphibians) that live
at the nature center. We will explore what it
takes to keep these captive animals safe and
learn why their wild relatives are important.
For grades 1-2. Members: $20; Nonmembers:
$30.
Thursday, Feb. 5
Drama Tweens: Opera Edition
Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way - 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Get to know Opera! Opera is all around
us, from TV commercials to movies. So,
what’s all the drama about? A guest instructor will be on hand to talk about music, costumes, and more. Be prepared to get creative!
Please register. For more information please
call 410-535-0291, 301-855-1862 or visit calvertlibrary.info.
Friday, Feb. 6
First Free Friday
Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Rd. South, Solomons - 5 to 8 p.m.
The museum is open and free to the
public with docents available in every gallery. Back by popular demand for their fifth
consecutive year is the Annapolis Bluegrass
Coalition (ABC) performing at 6:30 p.m. in
the Harms Gallery. ABC uses banjo, fiddle,
mandolin, guitar and bass fiddle to bring both
traditional and contemporary compositions
and tight three part harmonies and bluesy solos to fans wherever they play.
Baked Chicken Dinner
American Legion Stallings Williams Post
206, 3330 Chesapeake Beach Rd., Chesapeake Beach - 5:30 to 7 p.m.
You think you’ve had good chicken?
Commander Jack will prove you wrong.
He will be whipping up his World-Famous
Chicken with all the trimmings and salad.
The cost is $10, including beverage. Call for
more information at 301-855-6466 or visit
ALpost206.org
Quarter Auction
American Legion Stallings Williams Post
206, 3330 Chesapeake Beach Rd. East, Chesapeake Beach - 6 p.m.
It’s a night of Fun Fun Fun – ask anyone
who has attended a Quarter Auction! Admission is $3 per Paddle or 2 for $5. Bids range
from 1 to 4 quarters. Doors open at 6 p.m. and
the Auction begins at 7 p.m. Public Welcome.
Food available for sale. For more information
call 301-855-6466 or visit ALpost 206.org
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The Calvert County Times
Library Events
Thursday, Jan. 29
Monday, Feb. 2
• Shake It Out Music and Movement
Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H.
G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 10 to 10:30
a.m.
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. 410-326-5289
• Monday Morning Movies & More
Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 10 to 11 a.m.
Bring the little ones for a movie and a
story! 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862
• Minecraft
Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819
Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach – 7 to 8:30
p.m.
Join us for an evening of Minecraft
free play. Grades 1st and up. Please register.
410-257-2411
Friday, Jan. 30
• On Pins & Needles
Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 1 to 4 p.m.
Bring your quilting, needlework, knitting, crocheting, or other project for an afternoon of conversation and shared creativity.
410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862
Saturday, Jan. 31
• Garden Smarter: The Herb Spiral
Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Learn how to build it, how to plant it,
how to enjoy it. Get lots of delicious cooking
herbs from a beautiful garden sculpture. 410535-0291 or 301-855-1862
• Playtime
Calvert Library Fairview Branch, Rt. 4 and
Chaneyville Road, Owings – 10:45 to 11:30
a.m.
Playtime is learning and discovery time
for you and your child. Engage in interactive
play, connect with other parents and caregivers, and have fun! Bring a non-battery operated toy to share. No registration. For ages
birth through 5 years old. 410-257-2101
• Playtime
Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819
Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach – 10:45 to
11:15 a.m.
Playtime is learning and discovery time
for you and your child. Engage in interactive
play, connect with other parents and caregivers, and have fun! Bring a non-battery operated toy to share. No registration. For ages
birth through 5 years old. 410-257-2411
• Playtime
Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 11 to 11:30 a.m.
Playtime is learning and discovery time
for you and your child. Engage in interactive
play, connect with other caregivers, and have
fun! Bring a non-battery operated toy to
share. No registration. For ages birth through
5 years old. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862
• February: Art in the Stacks – Yang S.
Hand, 3D Art
Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way
The show includes porcelain china
painting, ceramic, and pottery. Ms. Hand
learned her art in Korea and is certified for
instruction in 3D Art and the art of Porcelain
Linen Dolls. She has won numerous awards
through military art contests throughout the
world for porcelain china painting, ceramics,
and pottery. tel and the lobby boy who becomes his most
trusted friend. Lights go down at 6 p.m. followed by a short discussion ending by 8:30
pm. Popcorn will be available. 410-535-0291
or 301-855-1862
for you and your child. Engage in interactive
play, connect with other parents and caregivers, and have fun! Bring a non-battery operated toy to share. No registration. For ages
birth through 5 years old. 410-257-2411
Thursday, Feb. 5
• Playtime
Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850
Costley Way – 11 to 11:30 a.m.
Playtime is learning and discovery time
for you and your child. Engage in interactive
play, connect with other caregivers, and have
fun! Bring a non-battery operated toy to
share. No registration. For ages birth through
5 years old. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862
• On Pins & Needles
Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819
Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach – 1 to 4
p.m.
Bring your quilting, needlework, knitting, crocheting, or other project for an afternoon of conversation and shared creativity.
410-257-2411
• Shake It Out Music and Movement
Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H.
G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 10 to 10:30
a.m.
This program will create a rich environment that promotes social, emotional
and physical skills. Come join us for some
shake’n fun. 410-326-5289
• Lego Mania
Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Lego enthusiasts will meet monthly to
hear a story followed by a Lego building
session. Each session will close with sharing time. Legos supplied by library. This
month’s theme is Inventions. 410-535-0291
or 301-855-1862
• Drama Tweens: Opera Edition
Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Get to know Opera! Opera is all around
us, from TV commercials to movies. So,
what’s all the drama about? A guest instructor will be on hand to talk about music, costumes, and more. Be prepared to get
creative! Please register. 410-535-0291 or
301-855-1862
• Evening Family Storytime
Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H.
G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 6:30 to 7:15
p.m.
Family storytime for preschoolers.
Program includes books, songs and flannelboard stories. Please register. 410-326-5289
Tuesday, Feb. 3
• Writers by the Bay @ the Library
Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Looking for a writers’ group? All writers and would-be writers are welcome to
come for critique & camaraderie. 410-5350291 or 301-855-1862
• Flying Needles
Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H.
G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 7 to 8:45 p.m.
Knitting, crocheting and portable crafting group open to anyone wanting to join in
and share talents, crafting time or learn a
new skill. 410-326-5289
• Manga Otaku Creator’s Night
Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819
Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach – 7 to 8:30
p.m.
Teen and tween otaku (fans of Japanese
comics and anime) will develop the skills to
draw and write their own comics! Artist/illustrator (and Calvert librarian) McNevin
Hayes will guide you through the basics of
visual storytelling for comics. Please register. 410-257-2411
Wednesday, Feb. 4
• PlayTime
Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920
H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 10:20 to
10:50 a.m.
Playtime is learning and discovery time
for you and your child. Engage in interactive
play,connect with other parents and caregivers, and have fun! Bring a non-battery operated toy to share. No registration. For ages
birth through 5 years old. 410-326-5289
• Cinema Café
Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 6 to 8:30 p.m.
Join us for a film that takes place between the wars about the adventures of a legendary concierge at the Grand Budapest ho-
• Code Name 4-5-6
Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819
Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach – 6:30 to
7:30 p.m.
For 4th-6th grade eyes only! 4th – 6th
grade students are invited to this series of
events which uses plenty of hands-on activities to have fun with reading! Each month
we will explore a new theme and introduce
a great chapter book on the topic. No advanced preparation is needed and a snack
will be provided. This month’s topic: Find
Your Spark. Please register. 410-257-2411
Friday, Feb. 6
• On Pins & Needles
Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 1 to 4 p.m.
Bring your quilting, needlework, knitting, crocheting, or other project for an afternoon of conversation and shared creativity.
410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862
• JobSource Mobile Career Center
Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819
Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach – 1 to 4
p.m.
Stop by to get job counseling, resume
help, search for jobs and get connected with
Southern Maryland JobSource. This 38’
mobile center features 11 computer workstations, smart board instructional technology,
satellite internet access, exterior audiovisual
and broadcasting capabilities; state of the art
workforce applications and connectivity for
wireless mobile device access. 410-257-2411
Saturday, Feb. 7
• Playtime
Calvert Library Fairview Branch, Rt. 4 and
Chaneyville Road, Owings – 10:45 to 11:30
a.m.
Playtime is learning and discovery time
for you and your child. Engage in interactive
play, connect with other parents and caregivers, and have fun! Bring a non-battery operated toy to share. No registration. For ages
birth through 5 years old. 410-257-2101
• Playtime
Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819
Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach – 10:45 to
11:15 a.m.
Playtime is learning and discovery time
• Brain Games: Mahjongg, Scrabble &
more
Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – noon to 3 p.m.
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. 410-5350291 or 301-855-1862
Sunday, Feb. 8
• College Goal Sunday
Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – noon to 4 p.m.
Get help filling out the FAFSA online
to qualify your student for financial aid. One
hour slots available from noon and ending
at 4 p.m. Please register. 410-535-0291 or
301-855-1862
Monday, Feb. 9
• Monday Morning Movies & More
Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 10 to 11 a.m.
Bring the little ones for a movie and a
story! 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862
• On Pins & Needles
Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819
Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach – 1 to 4
Bring your quilting, needlework, knitting, crocheting, or other project for an afternoon of conversation and shared creativity.
410-257-2411
• Full STEAM Ahead
Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Interact with books, crafts and experiments while exploring the skills of science, technology, engineering, art and math
(STEAM). Ages 4-7. Adults are encouraged
to participate with their child. Registration is
required and opens one month before each
event. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862
• Evening Family Storytime
Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H.
G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 6:30 to 7:15
p.m.
Family storytime for preschoolers.
Program includes books, songs and flannelboard stories. Please register. 410-326-5289
• Book Discussion
Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819
Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach – 7 to 8:30
p.m.
Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi
Adichie. A young woman from Nigeria leaves behind her home and her first
love to start a new life in America, only to
find her dreams are not all she expected.
410-257-2411
For more information, visit calvert.lib.md.us
CLUES ACROSS
1. Hiking path
6. Swiss river
10. Amorphous mass
14. Eastern spindle tree
15. A cheap rundown hotel
17. Oath of office day
19. The bill in a restaurant
20. Religious transgression
21. More lucid
22. Vietnamese offensive
23. Chief magistrate of Venice
24. Turfs
26. Copyread
29. Game using 32 cards
31. Largest society for technology
advancement
32. Mrs. Nixon
34. Drunken bum (slang)
35. Times assigned to serve
37. Labor organizer Eugene
38. Come into the possession of
39. Carbamide
40. Affirmative! (slang)
41. Feudal bondman
43. Without (French)
45. Emits a continuous droning
sound
46. Use diligently
47. A moving crowd
49. Extinct flightless bird of New
Zealand
50. Sirius Satellite Radio (abbr.)
53. Mailing packet
57. Female shopping assistant
58. Dog & wolf genus
59. Opposite of beginnings
60. South by east
61. This language died with
Tevfik Esenc
CLUES DOWN
1. Foolishly annoying person
2. Type of genus of the Ranidae
3. Whale ship captain
4. An informal debt instrument
5. Piece of a felled tree
6. Arabic demon (var. sp.)
7. Actor Ladd
8. Decay
9. Programmes
10. Hat tied under the chin
11. Methaqualone pill (slang)
12. Ocean Search and Rescue
13. Turkish title of respect
16. Submarine sandwich
18. An objects functions
22. Touchdown
23. Judge or consider
24. __ Claus
25. Word element meaning ear
27. Fencing swords
28. Song: Aba __ Honeymoon
29. Standard wire gauge
30. Capital of Ukraine
31. George Gershwin’s brother
33. Thyroid-stimulating hormone
35. Horse trainer’s shackle
36. Soft-finned fishes
37. Internet infrastructure
39. Sieze without right
42. Dishonors
43. Speaks a slavonic language
44. Egyptian pharaoh
46. Small breed of horse
47. “__ the Man” Musical
48. Forest land (British)
49. Italian municipality
50. Japanese entertainment firm
51. Slovenian mountain
52. 20th Hebrew letter
53. Point midway between S
and SE
54. Tap gently
55. European money
56. Research workplace
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Southern Maryland Women’s Lacrosse
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looking for individuals at least 20 years or older
interested in officiating the coming Southern
Maryland high school season. If you’re
interested, we’re conducting training sessions
for officials in late February or early March at
the Fairview Library in Owings, Maryland.
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From my Backyard to our Bay
A St. Mary’s County Resident’s Guide to Improving Our Environment and Drinking Water
From My Backyard
to Our Bay was first
developed by the Baltimore
County Soil Conservation
District. From there, the
booklet was given to each
of the Soil Conservation
Districts in the Chesapeake
Bay watershed area for
customization. If the 17.5
million residents who live in
the watershed area of the
Chesapeake Bay read this
booklet, and took to heart
its suggestions and best
practices, the Chesapeake
Bay would see a dramatic
increase in health. Obtain
a FREE copy of the
booklet by going to the St.
Mary’s River Watershed
Association, smrwa.org and
downloading it. The booklet
is available at Wentworth
Nursery in Charlotte Hall;
Chicken Scratch in Park
Hall; The Greenery in
Hollywood; Good Earth
Natural Food; and the St.
Mary’s Soil Conservation
District in Leonardtown.
Join your local watershed
association and make a
difference for Our Bay!
smrwa.org
Water Resources & Recreation
Power Boating
Recreation on St. Mary’s County’s
many lakes, creeks, rivers, and the
Bay includes a variety of power boats.
Marinas abound in almost every cove
or bend and they provide safe harborage as well as services. For those
who trailer their boats, well-maintained
ramps can be found in all of the larger
waterways. Some locations charge
fees. Most ramps are public access and
free.
For more information, visit the county
Web site or visit Maryland Park Service.
To get a copy of St. Mary’s County
Water Trails Guide and much more,
visit: www.visitstmarysmd.com
St. Mary’s County Guides
• Destination Guide
• 2013 Calendar of Events
• African-American Historic Sites of
St. Mary’s County
• Group Tour Planner (for tour operators
and group leaders)
• Historic Churches and Religious Sites
of St. Mary’s County
• Leonardtown Walking Trail
• Water Trails in Western St. Mary’s
County
• Three Notch Trail
Southern Maryland
Guides
St. Mary’s, Calvert and
Charles Counties
• Patuxent Wine Trail
• Religious Freedom National Scenic
Byway Brochure
• Southern Maryland Map and Guide
• Southern Maryland Trails Guide
• Southern Maryland War of 1812 Map
and Guide
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Bay-Wise?
Bay-Wise landscapes
minimize negative impacts
on our waterways by using
smarter lawn management
techniques and gardening
practices. The University
of Maryland Extension
Master Gardener Bay-Wise
program in St. Mary’s
County offers hands-on
Where to get help with..
help with managing your
WATER RESOURCES QUESTIONS
landscape by providing
information, a site visit, and
• Maryland Dept. of Natural Resources, landscape certifications.
Fishing Regulations, dnr.state.md.us/ Our yardstick checklist is
fisheries/regulations/regindex.asp
easy to understand and
• Maryland Dept. of Environment, Con- follow, and our team of
trained Master Gardeners
sumption Guidelines, mde.maryland.
can help guide you
gov/programs/water/fishandshellfish/
through it while offering
pages/programs/waterprograms/
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both the appearance
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and sustainability of your
• St. Mary’s County Recreation & Parks, landscape.
Paddling, www.co.saint-marys.md.us/
recreate/paddling.asp
• Sailing Center Chesapeake, www.
sailingcenterchesapeake.org
This is the thirty-first in a series of articles that Mary Ann Scott (scottmaryann9@gmail.com) has adapted from From My Backyard to Our Bay in the hopes of increasing
awareness of the powerful booklet that could do so much to help the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. Look for the next article in next week’s County Times!
Call Now &
Schedule a Visit!
301-475-4120
extension.umd.edu/baywise
Start a Movement in Your
Neighborhood…Be the First
to be Certified Bay-Wise!
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