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Mayor Concerned About Proposed Development By Dick Myers Staff Writer Concern has been raised by the mayor of Chesapeake Beach about a proposal for a mixed-use development. The project would be on Chesapeake Beach Road (MD 260) near its intersection with Bayside Road (MD 261). Mayor Pat “Irish” Mahoney raised his objections at the May 18 town council meeting. The project was given a preliminary presentation to the town planning commission at its May10 meeting. It was described to the council in a memo from Planning and Zoning Administrator Christopher Jakubiak as follows: “The commission heard a presentation from a town property owner regarding the redevelopment of several lots presently zoned Maritime and Residential Village for a mixed-use development featuring street retail/restaurant space, outdoor plaza seating and residential units on the upper floor(s). The owner is in the very early stages of imagining and planning the site for redevelopment and sought informal feedback from the Planning Commission members. No application for site plan review or approval has been submitted.” The property sits across the street from the town’s Veteran’s Memorial Park. Mahoney said at the council meeting that it was his understanding that two existing houses
would be torn down and as many as 50 residential units could be involved. He said during last November’s election the council members heard loud and clear that residents wanted Chesapeake Beach to retain its “small-town charm.” He wondered if the proposal was consistent with that. Mahoney was not at the planning commission meeting and said he learned of it only several hours before its start. Several of the council members who were there emphasized that the redevelopment idea was just preliminary. Mahoney was particularly concerned about the lack of notice of the meeting. Agendas of the plaining commission have not been posted on the town website. An agenda for the council’s May 18 meeting also was not posted. He asked that the notices be posted in the future. Mahoney also suggested that he and the council initiate a dialogue with the planning commission about the future of the town. Council Vice Chairman Valerie Beaudin felt thaw would be a good idea and that the planning commission would appreciate the interest in their work. Planning Commission Chairman is Jeff LeBar. dickmyers@countytines.net
Bay Senators Urge Robust Funding U.S. Senators representing Maryland, Virginia and Delaware are calling on appropriators to fully fund the Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Program, which supports public education about and access to the Chesapeake Bay. Led by Senator Ben Cardin (D-Md.), the letter is signed by Senators Tom Carper (D-Del.), Mark Warner (D-Va.), Chris Coons (both D-Del.), Tim Kaine (D-Va.) and Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.). The senators shared with Senators Lisa Murkowski and Tom Udall how Gateways sites draw more than “10 million people annually, and the competitive grants program is oversubscribed every year.”
“The Chesapeake Bay is the economic, historical and cultural heart of our region,” said Senator Cardin. “The federal government, through the Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network, is instrumental to making the entire Bay experience accessible, attractive and enjoyable for Marylanders and all Americans.” “Not only is the Chesapeake Bay an economic engine and an environmental resource that millions across our region depend on, it is a national treasure that all Americans should be able to enjoy,” said Senator Carper. “Funding for the Gateways and Watertrails program helps to ensure that residents and visitors alike can appreciate all the Bay has to offer for years to come.”
“This initiative has helped support the Captain John Smith Trail, which will soon be a major Virginia landmark thanks to the newly uncovered Werowocomoco site, the historical headquarters of Chief Powhatan and reputed spot where John Smith encountered Powhatan’s daughter Pocahontas,” Senator Kaine said. “Preserving places like this is not only intrinsically valuable but a worthwhile investment in the Chesapeake Bay tourism economy.” “To experience the Chesapeake Bay is to understand the importance of preserving this natural treasure,” said Senator Van Hollen. “For recreation and for Maryland jobs, a clean and thriving Bay is essential. We must maintain access to the Bay and its tributaries to keep the Bay healthy, and we must support the Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Trails program so families can continue to make memories on its waters and shores for generations to come.” The Chesapeake Bay is the largest estuary in North America, with more tidal shoreline than the entire U.S. West Coast. About 100,000 streams and rivers thread through the Chesapeake’s 64,000-squaremile watershed, which is home to almost 17 million people across Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New York, West Virginia and the District of Columbia. From the Office of U.S. Sen. Ben Cardin.
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841 Keith Lane • Owings, Maryland An MIA/POW flag was symbolically posted on an empty chair in front of the speaker’s podium.
come from the fact that today only onehalf of one percent of the populace have served in the military compared to 12 percent during WWII. The retired Navy admiral said that those who died for their country shouldn’t be forgotten. “Their stories are America’s stories.” He then went on to tell the heroic stories of several service men and women who gave their lives for America. Quoting Gen. George Patton, Belton said “We thank God that such men lived.” The posting of the colors before the ceremony was by the Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (NJROTC) cadets of the four county high schools and the Civil Air Patrol. Their representatives also gave talks on what Memorial Day meant to them. Belton praised the talks. “I cannot do any better than their comments,” he said. Wreaths were then laid at the monuments on the Veteran’s Green by the NJROTC members and veteran’s organization representatives. The National Anthem was performed by Civil Air Patrol members Abigail and Hannah Fisher. Invocation and Benediction were given by Robert E. King of American Legion Post 229. dickmyers@counytimes.net
Former delegate and current Public Service Commission member Tony O’Donnell (l) chats with Calvert County Commissioner President Tom Hejl C) and Bernie Fowler before the ceremony. Fowler, a former state senator and county commissioner, was honored during the ceremony for his 60-yer membership in the American Legion.
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Senator Bernie Fowler’s 30th Wade In Announced Join Senator Bernie Fowler at Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum on Sunday, June 11 at 1:00 pm, as he slips on his white sneakers and wades into the waters of the Patuxent River to establish this year’s “Sneaker Index.” Senator Bernie Fowler is a long-time Calvert County resident, and has been a chair of the Patuxent River Commission for many years. Throughout his career, Fowler worked to prevent the continued degradation of the Patuxent River, as well as the Chesapeake Bay. Fowler advocates through having a personal connection to the environment. Before his involvement in politics, Fowler was a waterman on the Patuxent. His own personal tracking mechanism for testing water clarity, known as the “Senator Bernie Fowler’s Sneaker Index,” has been used by the United States Environmental Protection Agency as a national example. The method involves walking out into a river until losing sight of one’s feet or sneakers to determine the clarity of the water. The clearer the water, the less suspended materials and pollutants present. Lachlan I. W. McKinna, and Ivona Cetinić, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center/USRA, and Benjamin Crooke compared Sneaker index findings from 2002 to 2016 to scientific data received from remotely sensed satellite imagery. Their finding where published in a paper entitled “From toes to top - of - atmosphere: Fowler’s Sneaker Depth index of water clarity for the Chesapeake Bay.” The findings concluded, “With further refinement and validation, the Fowler Sneaker Index may be a useful tool for delivering scientifically relevant results and for informing and engaging local stakeholders and policy makers.”
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Maryland State Police Weekly Incident Report Theft from a Vehicle: n 5/17/17 at 9:56 am, Sergeant Bennett O received a report of a theft of a vehicle registration tag. The complainant advised the tag was removed from the vehicle parked at the residence on Cassell Blvd. in Prince Frederick. The tag, MD 9CV4939 has been entered into METERS/NCIC. Possession of Cocaine: On 5/22/17 at 12:17 am, Trooper First Class Robinson responded to Project Echo in Prince Frederick for a trespassing complaint. Cynthia M. Bobick, 37, of Bowie was located on the premises after being told to exit. Although she had left for a short time, she returned and police arrested Bobick for trespassing. While conducting a search incident to arrest, Bobick was found to be in possession of cocaine. She was incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center. Concealed Weapon: On 5/25/17 at 8:46 pm, Trooper First Class Matthews stopped a vehicle on Rt. 4 near Ball Rd. in St. Leonard for traffic violations. The driver was issued a civil citation for marijuana under 10 grams. A passenger, Solomon Hernandez, 22 of Lusby was found to be in possession of brass knuckles and was arrested.Hernandez was incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention center. Possession of Alprazolam: n 5/26/17 at 1:34 pm, Corporal WieseO mann stopped a vehicle on HG Trueman Rd.
near Dowell Rd. in Solomons for traffic violations. Kim L. Dziergowski, 56, of Lusby demonstrated signs of impairment. Because of medical reasons, Dziergowski was unable to perform a Field Sobriety Testing. A consent to search and seize was signed and during the search, Alprazolam was located. Ms. Dziergowski stated she did not have a prescription for this medication. She was arrested and incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.
Possession of Marijuana: On 5/26/17 at 9:09 pm, Trooper First Class Matthews stopped a vehicle on Main St. in Prince Frederick for traffic violations. The occupants of the vehicle all appeared to be very nervous. A K-9 scan was requested and gave a positive alert. James A. Richardson, 18 of Prince Frederick was found to be in possession of marijuana over 10 grams and was arrested. He was incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center. Theft of Motor Vehicle: On 5/28/17 at 1:25 pm, Trooper Backus received a complaint of a motor vehicle theft. The victim reported the vehicle breaking down on the northbound side of Rt. 4 near Calvert Cliffs Parkway. He advised he made arrangements to have the vehicle towed toarepair shop and the tow driver responded to the scene and the vehicle was no longer there. The 2013 gray Dodge Dart has been entered into MILES/NCIC. Investigation continues.
Possession of Marijuana over 10 grams and THC Wax: On 5/29/17 at 3:09 pm, Trooper Jones stopped a vehicle on Rt. 4 near Lower Marlboro Rd. in Owings for traffic violations. A strong odor of marijuana was emitting from inside the vehicle. A search revealed 40.5
Thursday, June 1, 2017 grams of marijuana and 3 grams of THC Wax. Riyad N. Rickard, 19 of California and Julius R. Rosales, 20 of Great Mills were both arrested and incarcerated in the Calvert County Detention Center.
Bicyclist injured After Being Hit by Car Calvert County deputies on Tuesday, May 23 at approximately 4:07 p.m. were dispatched to the area of Calvert Towne Way and Calvert Towne Drive in Prince Frederick for a report of a juvenile bicyclist struck by a motor vehicle. A detailed investigation revealed a vehicle being driven by Mr. Robert Lehman, of Prince Frederick, was slowing down as he was approaching the intersection. At the same time a 12-year-old juvenile on a bicycle entered the roadway
from a wooded area next to the road. The vehicle struck the bicyclist before being able to come to a stop. As a result of the crash, the bicyclist was ejected from the bike onto the roadway. The juvenile was transported via ambulance for minor injuries. The investigation ultimately determined the juvenile was at fault in this accident.
At approximately 1:52 pm on May 23 a tractor trailer with a load of water, driven by James Bryan of Lexington Park, was traveling eastbound on Maryland Route 231 in the area of Barstow Rd. At the same time a 2016 GMC, driven by Patricia Mento of Waldorf, was traveling westbound on Maryland Route 231 when it crossed into the oncoming lane of traffic and struck the tractor trailer. The GMC came to rest on the right side of the west bound lane and the tractor trailer left the roadway into the parking lot of Home Place Hair Studio. The tractor trailer struck three vehicles in the parking
lot, one of which was occupied by Kelly Roth of Huntingtown. The tractor trailer then rolled over and came to rest just east of Home Place Hair Studio. Bryan was flown by Trooper 7 to PG Shock Trauma. Mento and a four-year-old child were treated on the scene and released. Roth was transported to Calvert Memorial Hospital with non-lifethreatening injuries. The accident is still under investigation and charges are pending.
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Dodging The Darkness I owe the men’s lacrosse team at Towson University, my alma mater, an apology. After securing the CAA conference’s automatic bid to the NCAA tournament, the Tigers went on an epic heater. In round one, we (alumni status qualifies for “we” usage, right?) laid waste to Penn State. The second-ranked Syracuse Orange were next. No problem: Towson 10, Cuse 7. The win over Syracuse earned Towson its third trip to lacrosse’s Final Four and a date with the Ohio State Buckeyes last Saturday. It was 7-3 Tigers at halftime and all was just freak-out-splendid. Then I unknowingly transmitted The Darkness through the television, to Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts and into every innocent soul in the Towson locker room. When the clock expired, the scoreboard chronicled the carnage: Buckeyes 11, Tigers 10. The dream was over. Dead. The only thing left was the primal wailing and the wretched prose of a madman and 1995 Towson graduate somewhere in Leonardtown.
The Darkness is that very real, very evil force enveloping D.C. professional sports. It is to the hopes of D.C. sports fans what Round-Up is to a misplaced weed or a famished seagull is to a Thrasher’s French fry on the Ocean City boardwalk. I thought it was quarantined to the D.C. area. Now I’m worried that I’m Patient Zero, that I’m the curse and that I, through my fandom, infected my beloved Tigers. And if that’s possible, even probable, what’s next? With Baltimore compromised, are the Ravens and O’s doomed? And what of youth sports? Could I ruin high school or rec-league seasons? Oh the kids…the kids… Avoid me like the next great plague. Shutter the doors to your school gym. Establish a perimeter around local soccer fields. Or…feel free to buy me a drink and reintroduce me to something I’ve lost hold of - reality. As Janis Joplin said, I’m “feeling near as faded as my jeans.” Okay then. Enough of all that. Lacrosse, Towson, curses: these were unintended topics. But here we are again, off
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on another uncontrollable tangent. Grab the stick, man! Get control of this beast! Course correct! There we are. Kevin Durant is what this is about: The man who strolled into free agency last summer, ignored his hometown Wizards, broke hearts in Oklahoma City and signed with the Golden State Warriors. With a single pen-stroke he so concentrated the talent in the NBA to two cities – Cleveland and Oakland – that the regular season was rendered a tedious formality. This year would end with Dubs v. Cavs and, by God, here we are. Durant received much grief for his decision and the competition-neutering ripple it sent through the league. How could he sell out like this? Why destroy all he had built in Oklahoma City? Did he not care that his legacy would be reduced in Golden State even if he won multiple titles because, well, he now should win multiple titles? Wouldn’t championships with that Warriors roster equate to glorified participation trophies? I initially hated Durant’s decision for all these reasons. He’s a beloved local and this just felt so LeBron-to-Miami-ish,
Thursday, June 1, 2017 minus an awkward primetime announcement and arrogance-infused pep rally. But I’m coming around. The Finals start the day this hits newsstands: Cavs v. Warriors, LeBron v. Durant, Steph Curry v. Kyrie Irving, Kevin Love v. Draymond Green. Who couldn’t dig that? And really, is it any different than Celtics v. Lakers, Magic v. Bird, Kareem v. Parish and Worthy v. McHale? Frankly, it isn’t. Right. So here’s where I am: I respect Durant for wanting to surround himself with elite talent. Don’t we all seek such situations during our professional careers? Ultimate success is the point, isn’t it? Does the formula really matter? And should a player be criticized for sacrificing statistics and MVP awards for championships? Lawd, I hope not. In reflection, I suppose I owe Durant an apology too. Will I root for him versus the Cavs? It’s doubtful. But if recent history serves, my alignment with the Cavs will virtually guarantee Durant gets what he went to Golden State for: a championship. One team’s Darkness is another’s light. Send comments to RonaldGuyJr@gmail.com
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Clement Cops Career First in RUSH Crates By Doug Watson Contributing Writer
Budds Creek, MD- York Haven Pa.’s Jason Covert scored his second win of the season in last Sunday nights 35-lap Late Model headliner at Potomac Speedway. The win for Covert, worth $2500, came aboard a brand new Cameron/Mann owned Rocket XR-1 chassis. The redraw placed Jason Covert and Nick Davis on the front row for the start of the event with Covert surging into the race lead as the field scattered off of turn two. As Covert paced the field, the top-five changed on more than one occasion, until 6th starting Daryl Hills secured second on the 21st lap. Hills chased Covert for the duration, but was no match for Covert as he rolled to his 12th career Potomac feature win by three car lengths at the finish. “We got this car finished up at 5:30 this afternoon.” Covert stated in victory lane. “We basically came here tonight to shake it down, and to get this team a win here tonight was not what we expected, but we sure will take it.” Covert was pleased at the performance of his teams new car. “This one is a little different than the one we totaled at Gaffney but I felt really good in it and I think we can get it better.” Defending track champion Dale Hollidge took third with Cody Gray and Brent Bordeaux rounding out the top five. Heats went to Jamie Lathroum and Amanda Whaley. Ryan Clement drove the race of his career to score his first ever Potomac feature win in the 20-lap RUSH Crate Late Model main. Clement, who lined up second for the start, blasted into the race lead on the first lap and held off the furious charge from eventual runner-up Darren Alvey to score the break through win steering his Rocket no.12. «I have to thank my mom and dad and all our sponsors.» Clement stated post race. «I hope this is the first of many to come.» Defending champion Logan Roberson took third with Matt Tarbox and Tyler Emory completing the top-five. Heats went to Alvey and Clement. In support class action, Defending track champion Mike Latham scored his second win of the season and career 50th
in the 16-lap Street Stock feature, Robbie Kramer took his first career Potomac win in the 15-lap Hobby Stock main with defending U-Car champion Savannah Windsor claiming her 4th win of the season in the divisions 15-lap event. Late Model feature finish 1. Jason Covert 2. Daryl Hills 3. Dale Hollidge 4. Cody Gray 5. Brent Bordeaux 6. Steven Axtell Jr. 7. Ross Robinson 8. Rich Marks 9. Nick Davis 10. Jamie Lathroum 11. Amanda Whaley 12. Brandon Long 13. Kenny Moreland 14. Greg Roberson 15. Deuce Wright RUSH Crate Late Model feature finish 1. Ryan Clement 2. Darren Alvey 3. Logan Roberson 4. Matt Tarbox 5. Tyler Emory 6. Jamie Sutphin 7. Mike Wharton 8. Jeff Pilkerton 9. Timmy Booth 10. Megan Mann 11. Chuck Bowie 12. Ben Bowie 13. Darin Henderson 14. James Marshall Street Stock feature finish 1. Mike Latham 2. Scotty Nelson 3. Kyle Nelson 4. Craig Parrill 5. Mike Raleigh 6. Ed Pope Jr. 7. Jeremy Pilkerton 8. Tony Archer 9. Scooter Jones 10. Lloyd Deans 11. Walt Homberg Hobby Stock feature finish 1. Robbie Kramer 2. Dave Adams 3. Sam Raley 4. Sam Archer 5. Greg Morgan 6. Kevin Murphy 7. Ray Bucci 8. James Rainey 9. Hilton Pickeral 10. Tommy Randall 11. John Burch 12. Brian Lederhouse 13. Buddy Dunagan 14. Mikey Latham 15. Jerry Deason (DQ) U-Car feature finish 1. Savannah Windsor 2. Randy Wilkins 3. Ben Pirner 4. Jamie Marks 5. Kyle Randall 6. Stephen Suite 7. Rick Bowman 8. Richard Culton 9. Leon Stover 10. Dominic Silvious 11. Ryan Quade 12. Howard Dunn 13. Michael Leigh 14. Larry Lamb (DNS)
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By Ken and Linda Lamb Special To The County Times Medium sized rockfish are abundant in the Potomac, Patuxent, and all over the bay in general. Stripers in the 20- to 30-inch range have been reported by trollers, jiggers, and beach fishermen using either cut bait or bloodworms. Lure casters at Goose Creek near Cedar Point on the Naval Air Station caught rockfish steadily on falling tides. Most of the fish were not quite the 20-inch minimum, but there were enough in the 24- to 28-inch (4 to 6 pounds) range for most to get their two-fish limit. Trollers in the lower Potomac between buoys 7 and 9 are getting plenty of keepers. The Patuxent opens completely for rockfish catches starting Thursday, June 1. The Town Creek Pier is now open on weekends and fishing there has been very good at twilight and into the night. Each night this week the pier produced about 20
Abell Fabian cast a Bass Assasian for this 21 inch speckled trout near Point NO Point
spot, 20 croaker, and as many as 50 rockfish of which about 9 keepers were landed. Perch are plentiful there too. Catfish are plentiful at Bushwood Pier in Avenue in the Potomac. The first croaker have shown up there too as well as white perch. Speckled sea trout continue to be caught in good size in the bay and Honga River and the lower Potomac. These are still rare in the cold wet spring we are experiencing, but the trout and all other fish will get much better with the sun and warmth the month of June promises. Crabs are picking up and will have a burst of activity to make up for lost time when we get a couple of sunny days in a row.
Kris Kelly landed these fine white perch from Town Creek Pier on Memeorial Day.
Blue Crabs Name Hitting Coach The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs announced Wednesday that utility man Gary Brown was promoted to player/coach, and will serve as the hitting coach for the remainder of the team’s 10thanniversary season. “We are honored to have Gary join the coaching staff here in Southern Maryland. He has been great in his time here both with what he provides on the field, as well as serving as an ambassador for the club in the clubhouse and in the community,” said Blue Crabs General Manager Courtney Knichel. Brown joined the Blue Crabs in the 2016 season. He began the season pri-
marily playing center field, but also made appearances at second base during the season. Brown hit towards the top of the lineup most of the season, hitting .249, with 10 HR, 40 RBI’s, and 21 stolen bases. Brown resigned with the Blue Crabs for their 10th anniversary season on February 2, 2017. This season, Brown has served as the leadoff man in all 30 of his starts. He is currently leading the team in batting average (.305), hits (36), stolen bases (12), and is tied for the team lead in triples (1). “We are excited to add Gary to our staff. He has expressed interest in pursuing a coaching career after his playing days, so this is a good first step for him, and we believe it will benefit both him and the club,” said Field Manager John Harris. Before joining Southern Maryland, Brown spent six seasons playing in affiliated baseball. He was originally a firstround draft pick by the San Francisco Giants in the 2010 MLB Draft out of Cal State Fullerton. Brown spent five seasons in the Giants organization, reaching the MLB in 2014, playing in seven games for the Giants. To this point, Brown is a career .270 hitter, with 65 HR and 340 RBI’s over eight professional seasons. “I’m grateful for the opportunity to continue my work with the Blue Crabs,” said Brown. “I’m happy to further help my team win in every way possible for the remainder of this season and beyond.” From Southern Maryland Blue Crabs.
Hitting Coach Gary Brown
Former Blue Crab The Miami Marlins announced on Tuesday that they selected the contract of former Southern Maryland Blue Crabs Infielder Steve Lombardozzi. He will report to the Miami Marlins after beginning the season with the teams AAA affiliate. The 28-year-old infielder began the 2016 season with the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs. He appeared in 40 games for the Blue Crabs, hitting .367, while stealing eight bases and driving in 20 runs for the team. His contract was purchased by the Washington Nationals organization, where he spent the remainder of the season with the Syracuse Chiefs, their AAA affiliate. Lombardozzi signed with the Marlins organization for 2017 Spring Training and was sent to the New Orleans Baby Cakes, the Marlins’ AAA affiliate. In 28 games with the team this season, he was hitting .250, while sitting second on the team in hits (29), doubles (5), and stolen bases (5). “We are very excited to see Steve get another shot in the majors this season,”
Steve Lombardozzi
said Blue Crabs General Manager Courtney Knichel. “He was a great player for us, and is a great ambassador for what the Atlantic League and what the Blue Crabs offer to professional baseball.” Lombardozzi will become the first former Southern Maryland Blue Crab to appear in the MLB this 2017 season. From Southern Maryland Blue Crabs.
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Education
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Board of Education Honors School Volunteers By Dick Myers Staff Writer
CSM student Wen Xing Lin demonstrates the machine to U.S. Congressman Steny Hoyer
Students Design Oyster Counting Machine True Chesapeake Oyster Co. in St. Mary’s County has a problem. Three College of Southern Maryland (CSM) students have come up with a potential solution. True Chesapeake Oyster Co., a farmraised oyster business on St. Jerome Creek, is hand-counting its oysters as they are packaged for shipment. They are counting out 1,000 oysters at a time, a tedious and time-wasting task. This problem was explained to students George Jenkins of La Plata, Wen Xing Lin of St. Leonard and Dillon Mandley of La Plata, all members of the college’s competitive robotics team the Talons. Within a week, the three students created a machine, a kind of robot utilizing conveyer belts, which organizes oysters into a single line to then pass through a laser counter. No human counting required. “They exceeded my wildest expectations,” said Thomas Luginbill, director of CSM’s Entrepreneur and Innovation Institute. “It was awesome, and it worked.” The students presented the machine at the inaugural CSM F3 Challenge on May 13 at College of Southern Maryland’s Prince Frederick Campus. Billed as a judged, one-day technology and innovation hackathon, the event was a chance for participants to suggest ways to pair agriculture with technology. Students in high school and college were invited to take part in the challenge, as well as lo-
cal advocates and businesses. In addition to the demonstration of the oyster machine, a local farmer Susan Cox, aka “Mrs. Moo,” presented an idea for exposing more school-age children to the realities and economics of farming. And CSM student Nicholus Steward and his wife, Alicia Steward, suggested a way to bring high-speed broadband to rural parts of Maryland. Ultimately, the judges selected the Talons oyster machine and the students won $1,000. The invention created a great deal of interest at the event, and the students may profit beyond their prize money. “There are people already interested in sponsoring them,” Luginbill stated. Much larger machines are available that perform similarly to the Talons prototype but at a cost in the tens of thousands of dollars. Jenkins, Lin and Mandley estimate that their machine would cost between $500 and $600, adding to the attraction of their solution. An observer at the challenge asked if the oyster machine could work for clams. The students were indeed able to come up with a variation that would accommodate that mollusk, as well. Funds for the challenge were provided by the Charles County and Calvert County departments of economic development. From College of Southern Maryland.
From left, Wen Xing Lin and Dillon Mandley, with EII Director Thomas Luginbill. Working with fellow CSM Talon George Jenkins (not shown) the three students designed an invention that created a lot of buzz with the oyster people clamoring for this counting machine.
The Calvert County Board of Education honored Volunteers of the Year at their May 25 meeting. Volunteers were recognized from each school and from the Transportation Department. Director of Strategic Partnerships and Community Engagement Dr. Victoria Karol introduced the volunteers to the board. She said, “As volunteers you bring a great deal to our schools with your skills, advice, experience, friendship, vision, leadership, inspiration and so much more. You give the most precious commodity in the universe – your time.” 2016-2017 honorees are: Eugenia Carroll, Barstow E.S. Dana Thingelstad, Beach E.S. Melissa Blake, Calvert E.S. Sandra Artz, Dowell E.S. Lisa Yost, Huntingtown E.S. Dot Gingue, Mount Harmony E.S.
Christina Council, Mutual E.S. Lisa Dutton, Patuxent Appeal Campus Angela Stallings, Plum Point E.S. Shelby Smith, St. Leonard E.S. Jean DalBello, Sunderland E.S. Bonnie Robey, Windy Hill E.S. Renee Stadelman, Calvert M.S. Lisa Anderson, Northern M.S. Lauren Kay Neitz, Mill Creek M.S. Natalie Mirtich, Plum Point M.S. Mary Serra, Southern M.S. Jennifer Knoops, Windy Hill M.S. Michelle Osborne & Julie Tomasik, Calvert H.S. Cecelia Sulhoff, Huntingtown H.S. Cheryl Dick, Northern H.S. Jennifer Youngerman, Patuxent H.S. Jacqueline Jerald, Calvert Country School Michael Salvagni, Transportation dickmyers@countytimes.net
From left are Development Director Chelsea Brown, CSM Foundation Director Emeritus Steve Proctor, Old Line Bank CEO/President James W. Cornelsen, CSM President Dr. Brad Gottfried and CSM Foundation Chair Rane Franklin.
Bank Establishes CSM STEP-UP Scholarship
Old Line Bank has created an annual scholarship to the College of Southern Maryland as part of an $80,000 pledge to the college’s $10 million Make An Impact Campaign. The Old Line Bank STEP-UP Program Annual Scholarship is focused on providing financial need-based scholarships to students enrolled at CSM, with funds available to support degree-seeking students as well as workforce training students. Presenting the check was James W. Cornelsen, president and chief executive officer of Old Line Bank. “Old Line Bank’s business model is to invest in the community,” said Cornelsen. “By reinvesting in our schools we help create the next generation of leaders.” Old Line Bank has been a strong supporter of CSM, providing an annual business program scholarship, becoming one
of the first major sponsors to support the addition of the Men’s Lacrosse program when the program launched in 2014 and being a supporter of the college’s summer performances and the annual golf classic. The CSM Foundation has launched a transformative three-year outreach and fundraising effort that will culminate in 2018 with the college’s 60th anniversary. “Make Your Impact: Invest Today to Transform Tomorrow” addresses access, affordability and achievement by ensuring that degree programs and career training are available to everyone through scholarships, that high caliber programs, facilities and technology are accessible, and that strategic partnerships and innovation are created and sustained in the community. From College of Southern Maryland.
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CSM Observes 58th Spring Commencement College Awards 912 Degrees, Certificates
The College of Southern Maryland celebrated 601 candidates for 912 degrees and certificates during its 58th spring commencement ceremony held May 18 at the La Plata Campus. In addition, for the first time, CSM recognized 18 apprenticeship completions who have met all requirements to sit for their journeyman license exam, including 600 hours of classroom instruction and 8,000 hours of on-the-job training over four years. “We have a lot in common,” said CSM President Dr. Brad Gottfried to the soon-tobe graduates. “We’re both closing the chapter called ‘The CSM Years.’” This was the last CSM graduation for Gottfried, who will retire June 30 after 11 years of leading the college. He was the keynote speaker for the event. CSM awarded 642 associate degrees and 270 certificates: 36.9 percent of the students receiving awards were from Charles County, 30.4 percent from St. Mary’s County and 25.1 percent from Calvert County with 7.5 percent from outside of the region. Associate degrees were awarded predominantly in the fields of general studies, nursing, arts and sciences and business administration, while general studies: transfer, accounting: basic and advanced and cybersecurity were the most predominant certificates. Youngest Graduate and Student Speaker Fanta Gai Student speaker Fanta Gai of Waldorf, who just celebrated her 18th birthday last week, is the youngest graduate at this year’s spring commencement ceremony. She was also the youngest graduate in her high school class when she finished her studies in The Gambia, where she grew up. Born in New York City to a mother who worked at an airline company and a father who was from The Gambia, the family moved back to Africa when Gai was very young, only returning to the United States to visit during summer breaks. Gai excelled in school, earning her high school diploma a year early. CSM was a good match for her. “I loved the environment,” she said. “I thought I would be very intimidated.” As she got used to college, she was also getting used to liv-
ing in the United States. She said she enjoyed the inexpensive and what-to her were somewhat exotic foods in the United States, especially pizza and pancakes. She also appreciated the consistent supply of electricity and hot water here. The aspect of college that she most enjoyed, she said, was CSM’s professors’ attitudes toward their students’ success. “Here they actually encourage you and help you to excel,” she said, adding that the approach to education in her home country could be harsh. Gai earned an associate degree in general studies from CSM. She intends to continue her education at UMBC or the University of Maryland, studying international relations. Success in the United States required Gai to learn a new skill, she said. “Here you have to look for opportunities and put yourself out there.” In her speech to her fellow graduates, Gai encouraged her peers to do the same as they all prepare to start new somewhere else, whether it be a new college or new job. She expressed appreciation for her experience at CSM and how it helped prepare her for her next step in life. “My two years at CSM has validated my potential,” she said. “Everything is achievable.” Oldest Graduate Mike Howard The most senior graduate is Mike Howard, 69, of Charlotte Hall, who received his associate degree in nursing. Howard is quick to point out that his age and situation were more of a benefit than a hindrance as he worked toward his degree. He noted that his younger classmates generally had to juggle multiple responsibilities along with the challenging coursework. As a retiree, Howard had the opportunity to concentrate solely on his studies. “They are my inspiration,” he said of his fellow nursing students. “I’m very, very lucky to do what I’m doing without having to be overly concerned about income and raising a family.” Howard was born in Washington, D.C., and moved to Charles County in the early 1970s. He was a member of the United States Naval Reserve and served on both active duty as well as fulfilling his Reserve obligation. He has worked as a union plumber and then for more than 30 years as a construction
foreman and facilities supervisor for Giant. Howard credits his wife, Mary Ellen, and his five adult children with encouraging him to continue his education. He was a volunteer paramedic with the rescue squad as well as the Charles County Mobile Intensive Care Unit and it was this experience that sparked Howard’s interest in medicine and patient care. When he retired several years ago, Howard realized he had the chance to pursue this new career path. His goal is to work as a hospice care nurse. “I want to be a part of the patient/family care team that works together to provide the client with the highest quality of life possible in the time remaining to them.” Howard encourages other older students to take advantage of CSM’s opportunities. Keynote Speaker CSM Board of Trustees Chair Dorothea Smith introduced Gottfried as commencement speaker. She described his “remarkable legacy of building for the future at CSM,” including his efforts to keep a CSM education affordable and accessible, his interest in providing workforce development and new learning programs as well as new facilities and a new campus that have been established during his time at the college. In his keynote address, Gottfried shared life lessons that have served him throughout his career — “live life to its fullest, have the courage to be you and live up to your potential and live life without regret.” Gottfried encouraged the students to be intentional about how they spend their time, select their priorities and choose to live as they move on from CSM. He shared results from a study about dying patients and their most common regrets. “The most common regret of all … I wish I had the courage to live a life true to myself, not the life others expected of me,” he said. “One of the most important messages that I have for you is to follow your dreams,” he said. “And don’t let anything or anybody get in your way … Don’t live a ‘kinda’ life. Dream big. Our lives are meant to be lived fully and completely, without regret. We never know how long we have, so let’s start living a life free of regrets.” Annual Faculty Excellence Award Honoring Permanent Faculty The Annual Faculty Excellence Award Honoring Permanent Faculty was presented to Math Professor Sandra Poinsett by CSM Faculty Senate President Mike Green. Prior to the May 18 ceremony, Professor Tom Seremet, a longtime colleague, discussed ways that Poinsett has impacted math education at CSM. Poinsett is largely responsible for a remarkable change in higher level math classes at CSM, he said. “In the past, it was pretty much all boys in the advanced math classes. Now there’s as many girls,” Seremet said. “And with confidence The College of Southern Maryland celebrates 601 candidates for 912 degrees and certificates during its 58th spring comand energy, those girls mencement ceremony held May 18 at the La Plata Campus.
are achieving every bit as much as the boys.” Seremet credits this change with Poinsett starting the Women and Math program, which has expanded into “Women + STEM,” at CSM about a dozen years ago. Through an annual conference and other events, the program encourages female students to consider all the options available to them, even advanced math classes. “She has changed the playing field,” Seremet said. “What she’s done is help give young women the confidence and motivation to take math.” Nursing Recognition Ceremony During the nursing recognition ceremony held earlier in the day, Eileen Parry of La Plata was recognized with the Academic Achievement in Nursing Award, given to the graduate with the highest grade point average in the nursing class. Sana Qureshi of Waldorf was recognized with the Achievement in Nursing Award, presented to the graduate who demonstrates academic achievement, clinical competence, community service and leadership potential. This spring’s nursing program graduated 56 students. Honors Reception At the college’s May 17 Honors Reception, Faculty Senate Scholarships were awarded to Cheryl Fowler, Jerry Hollebon, Dillon Mandley, Zachary Teston and Lily Winsted. The 2017 All-Maryland Community College Academic Team was announced as Rachel Nussberger and Kenneth Polk. Divisional awards were awarded to the following students: George Flynn Memorial Accounting Award, Amy Barrick; Outstanding Business Administration Student, Kaylah Crosier; Outstanding Computer Science Student, Tyler Brinkley; Outstanding Construction Management Technology Student, John Flaherty; Outstanding CyberSecurity Student, Justin Dement; Outstanding Engineering Technology Student, Christopher Young; Outstanding Hospitality Management Student, Samantha Davis; Outstanding Information Services Technology Student, Timothy Burdeaux; Outstanding Nuclear Engineering Technology Student, Neal Balaoing; Distinguished Honors in History, Chloe Dickson; Outstanding Art Student of the Year, Nataline Beckley; Distinguished Honors in Music, Kaitlin Stokes; Academic Achievement in Nursing, Eileen Parry; Achievement in Nursing, Sana Qureshi; Outstanding Physical Therapist Assistant Graduate, Crystal Berry; Outstanding Massage Therapy Graduate, Samantha Zabel; John Lamiman Writing Award, Jessica Fulghum; Outstanding Mathematics Student, Megan Elliot; Outstanding Engineering Student, Ashlyn Liverman; Outstanding Physics Student, George Jenkins; Outstanding Progress in Mathematics, Michael Bell; Outstanding Achievement in Early Childhood Development, Paula Sorrells; Outstanding Achievement in Criminal Justice, Branson Cameron; Outstanding Achievement in Homeland Security, Sandra Hawkins; Outstanding Achievement in the Social Sciences, Caroline Foreman; and Outstanding Achievement in Teacher Education, Ethan Ropel.
For photos from the ceremony, visit
csmphoto.zenfolio.com/may2017grad
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Curry Reflects on Three Years as School Superintendent By Dick Myers Staff Writer
Most school district superintendents get on a career path that includes time as a teacher, vice principal, principal and perhaps a stint in the central office. Calvert County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Daniel Curry did all of that. What makes it unusual was his warp speed on that path. He was a teacher right out of college at the same elementary school he attended in West Virginia, a principal at the age of 24 and a superintendent when he was 30. Curry told the County Times in a farranging interview May 26 that it wasn’t that he didn’t like being a teacher, but he realized from the beginning that he was destined for a leadership position. He found out that he had leadership ability while heading 4-H summer camps while in college. He likened that to running a mini-school. Curry said to get where he wanted to go he realized he had to get the credentials, which he did, and also that he had to volunteer when asked, which he also did. His superintendency started in a small, rural county in West Virginia, Pocahontas, home of Green Bank National Observatory. Later he was superintendent in two other counties and stayed there for 15 years before taking the position of superintendent of Lake Forest School District in Felton, DE. In Delaware, he became head of their Chief School Officer’s Association and also was named Delaware Superintendent of the Year for 2011. But he was looking for a change and looked toward Maryland for that change, considering several other openings before accepting the Calvert position in 2014. He will have been on the job three years on July 1. He inherited a school system in turmoil over criticism of the former superintendent Jack Smith and a system that was then lead by an acting superintendent. “It was in a constant state of flux,” he said of the of what he walked into. He also inherited an immediate budget crisis and was forced to eliminate 75 positions and a $4 million reduction for his first budget. He believes, though, that with his experience he has brought the needed stability to the position and the staff appreciate that. This year his staff and the staff of the county commissioners forged a funding formula that allows the school system to fund the negotiated four-year agreements
with employees. “It’s great,” was the short way Curry described the new formula. The night before the interview the school board handed out awards to volunteers in each school. He said the level of parental involvement is high, although that might not be reflected in attendance at PTA meetings. Many parents commute and don’t have time for meetings. “People don’t value paying dues and going to meetings,” he said. But give them a job, and they turn out in force, he added. “It has a lot to do with our success,” Curry said of the parental involvement. Curry likes being in a school system that isn’t so large that he can’t interact with the students. “I like to be out and about,” he explained. The day of the interview he had just come from several school functions and he noted that parents were everywhere helping out. Curry is proud of the accomplishments of the school system, singling out the fact that Calvert is first in the state in 10th and 111th grade PARCC English scores. He said that was accomplished due to the hard work of the teachers. The PARCC tests have been controversial, but Curry hopes they are retained because junking them would cause too much disruption, starting over again with another system. “We are just beginning to understand it,” he observed. He said the tests are rigorous and that is good. He also said teachers weren’t teaching to the test, because no one knows what the content will be. It is intended to measure the student’s level of critical thinking. Curry inherited a school system that has been on a roller coaster first with rapid growth and then declining enrollment and now a leveling off. But even though the system is not growing, there are still some aging schools that need to be replaced in order to maintain facility parity. He said many of those schools, built in the 60’s and 70’s, and incorporating open space designs, don’t lend themselves to renovation. So, new school construction still must be considered. Some have been poorly expanded, he added. creating unpleasant looking buildings. High school graduations are on the horizon before Curry reaches that third anniversary. He has two grown kids of his own, neither of whom went into education. He was asked if he considers al of the
Pictured Daniel Curry Photo by Mike Batson
school systems 15,000-plus students to be his own. He said he did, but then he added that he is boring down even deeper and taking on several Calvert Middle School 7th graders and personally mentoring them. He did a similar thing in Delaware and he intends to stay with the kids recommended by the school’s administration all the way through until they graduate.
“You see the best of them at high school graduation,” he said of the June 7 and 8 commencements. What’s he going to tell the new graduates? He said his message is going to be one of “how we all need to be courageous.” He’ll talk about how they need to stand up for wat they believe in and how they need to stand up for others. dickmyers@countytmes.net
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Crab Picking For The Novice By Guy Leonard, Staff Writer
With each summer comes the bounty of the Chesapeake Bay watershed in the form of blue crab to seafood houses and picnic tables around Southern Maryland, but each year someone who wants to try the hardy crustacean is doing so for the first time. While the meat of the hard crab is delicious and succulent, getting to it is time consuming for experienced crab pickers and daunting for a novice. It’s meat is held in deep crevices inside the hard shell and stiff spines on its main body and claws can scratch and scrape unexpectedly. The first step is getting a good hold on the crab, which can be difficult since they come out of the steamer piping hot and often loaded with spices. Turn the crab over and remove the Tshaped flap that protects their reproductive organs; remove these as well. Some people simply tear these parts away with their hands, while others use a knife to remove them.
the tamale — and yellow fat in the center of the crab and discard it. Others, still, eat it as a rich delicacy. In the underside of the top half where the spines are can be found fatty deposits as well. Sometimes known as “arm pit sandwiches” these are regarded as either repulsive or a delicacy. The main body can then be separated to start removing the meat. Some simply crack the body in half and pinch the main paddle leg off the back portion of the body. If done correctly the meat will remain at the top of the paddle leg and only the membrane need be removed to eat the meat. Before eating it though, traditional condiments include either melted butter or malt or cider vinegar in which the meat is dipped. Also the hot spices in which the crabs are steamed can also be used as a condiment. Old Bay is popular but many crab houses use their own spice mix which is often stronger and much hotter.
Once this is done the top half of the crab’s main body needs to be removed. Some people use a knife to push into the back of the crab where the top meets the bottom half and pry it off. Those who want to try and use their hands can hold the crab top half up and using the other place a thumb underneath one of the large side spines and pull the top half off. Here is where many people diverge on how to $5.00 per person proceed. After removChildren under 12, free! ing the lungs of Food Purchases extra the crustacean, known as “devil fingers,” which are inedible, some people remove the intestinal tract — known to some as
Some who love a spicy bite to their crab meat dip it in vinegar and then again in the spice mix. Some experienced crab pickers cut the body into quarter segments and simply pull the meat out of the knuckle segments with a slim knife. When it comes to the claws, the main pinchers offer succulent meat that can only be accessed by using a mallet, usually wood, to crack them open. The smaller legs can be pulled away and simply cracked open and squeezed for what meat is available in them. Sometimes the meat is scant and other times it is surprising how much comes out. Aside from the meat in crabs, many enjoy steamed, spiced shrimp with the hard crab as an easier meat source. Also steamed potatoes, fries and corn on the cob are popular side dishes often served up simply on brown paper or newspaper. Clean up is easy with the paper used to wrap up all the shell and membrane that can be thrown away.
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The Calvert Marine Museum is offering a new music series of traditional maritime music performances. Created for our visiting Road Scholar participants, these performances began on Monday, May 22 and are in the Harms Gallery starting at 7 p.m. Open to the public, tickets are $10 at the door (cash or check). Doors open at 6 p.m. with beer and wine available for sale.
Hunter Hayes with Lindsey Erin Saturday, June 24 at 7 p.m. Justin Moore Saturday, July 22 at 7 p.m. For more information and to order tickets go to www.slvfd.org/content/concert
Patty Reese Ban Tuesday, June 13 7:30pm-9:30pm Winner of 17 WAMMIES, Patty Reese delights audiences with her mix of blues, soul and roots rock. Patty has been compared to the likes of Janis Joplin and Bob Dylan. Free and open to the public. The Dixie Ramblers Tuesday, July 11 7:30pm-9:30pm Local favorites, the Dixie Ramblers, always entertain their devoted fans and newcomers alike with their syncopated rhythms of yesteryear. Free and open to the public.
Simon Spalding Tuesday, August 1
Cole Ford, Joe Diffie and Southern Maryland’s own Drivin’ Muzzy Saturday June 10 3-11 p.m. at Bowles Farm on Route 234 in Clemens. Sponsored by the Seventh District Optimist Club. Contact Rick at somdmuscfest@gmail.com
Bob Zentz Tuesday, September 5 Rachel Eddy Tuesday, September 19
Lil’ Margaret’s Bluegrass & Old Tine Music Festival
Downtown Tunes in Leonardtown Various artists outside on Leonardtown square – Saturday, June 24, Saturday, July 22 and Saturday, August 26, 6-9 p.m.
Aug. 11-12 – Goddard’s Farm, 21810 Clay Hill Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650; 301-737-3004.
River Concert Series a St. Mary’s College Fridays June 23-July 21 and Saturday July 22. 7 p.m. Townhouse Green, St. Mary’s College of Maryland, St. Mary’s City, MD 20866; 301-895-2000.
Waterside Pavilion at Calvert Marine Museum to count-
This outdoor concert location can always year is no ed on to bring major acts to the area. This duled: sche erts conc exception with the following Steve Miller Band with Peter Frampton Wed nesday, June 28 at 7 p.m. Thomas Rhett Friday July 14 at 7 p.m. Brothers Osborne Friday Aug ust 25 at 7 p.m. For more infor mation and tickets go to rts www.calvertmarinemuseum.com/141/Conce
Contact Correine Moore, Concert Coordinator at cbrailway@co.cal.md.us or 410-257-3892 for more information.
Rock the Docks at Chesapeake Beach Resort and Spa
Slippery When Wet, A Bon Jovi Tribute Thu, Jun 1, 2017 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. The KGB Band Sun, Jun 4, 2017 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
The Groove Spot Band and Show Sun, Jul 23, 2017 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. The Gin Blossoms Tue, Jul 25, 2017 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. The Long Run, An Eagles Tribute Wed, Jul 26, 2017 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. The Long Run, An Eagles Tribute Thu, Jul 27, 2017 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. The Four Tops Tue, Aug 1, 2017 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Pandora’s Box, An Aerosmith Tribute Thu, Jun 8, 2017 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Bruce in the USA, A Bruce Springsteen Tribute Thu, Aug 3, 2017 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
The English Channel, A Beatles Tribute Thu, Jun 15, 2017 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Harold Melvin’s The Blue Notes Sun, Aug 6, 2017 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Ricky Skaggs Thu, Jun 22, 2017 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Second Hand News, A Fleetwood Mac Tribute Thu, Aug 10, 2017 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
The Earth, Wind, and Fire Tribute Band –Sun, Jun 25, 2017 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
CSM Concerts on the Lawn
An Elvis Tribute, Johnny Seaton Mon, Jul 3, 2017 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Various Acts; Sundays July 2-Aug. 6 College of Southern Maryland Leonardtown Campus 22950 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown MD 20650; 301-934-7649.
A Motown Tribute with The Winstons Thu, Jul 6, 2017 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
July 8 at noon at St. Clements Island Museum 38370 Point Breeze Road Coltons Point, MD 20626 3-1-769-2222.
The Dave Chappell Band, Tuesday, August 8, 7:30pm-9:30pm Winner of numerous WAMMIES, Dave Chappell is one of the leading guitarists in our area known for his wide range from roots rock and blues to rockabilly. Free and open to the public. The Bay Breeze Concert Series is made possible with the support of the Calvert County Board of County Commissioners, The Bates Foundation, The HELP Association and the Friends of the Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum.
Every year Chesapeake Beach Resort and Spa brings quality acts to its waterside stage just about every night of the summer. The following is a partial list of some of the acts scheduled this year. For a complete list and ticket information go to: https:// www.chesapeakebeachresortspa.com/ events-concerts
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Janie Meneely and Rob van Sante Tuesday, June 13
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Road Scholar Summer Music Series
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The Deloreans, An 80’s Tribute Band! Thu, Jul 13, 2017 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. The Spinners Sat, Jul 15, 2017 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Carribean Chillers, A Jimmy Buffet Tribute Thu, Jul 20, 2017 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
The Commodores Tue, Aug 15, 2017 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Technicolor Motor Home, A Steely Dan Tribute Thu, Aug 17, 2017 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. The NoWhere Men Sun, Aug 20, 2017 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. The Bird Dogs Band as The Everly Brothers Experience Thu, Aug 24, 2017 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. The NoWhere Men Sun, Sep 3, 2017 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. The Eli Young Band Mon, Sep 4, 2017 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Newtown Neck State Park The Calvert County Times Photos Courtesy of St. Mary’s Tourism
Southern Maryland Offers Quiet Summer Spots Thursday, June 1, 2017
By Guy Leonard, Staff Writer
Summer vacation means fun and sun and usually lots of people in close quarters, but Southern Maryland offers spaces for vacationers looking for more secluded and peaceful enjoyment. Calvert Cliffs State Park offers numerous trails for hiking through forested areas that lead out to the beachfront where hikers can relax to waves and fresh winds or search for fossils along the shore. Fossils often found include ancient shark teeth, whale bones and ray skeletons. Trail hiking can consume an entire day as there are a total of 13 miles of trails from which to choose. Fishing is also allowed at the park, however fossil hunting in the cliff face is strictly prohibited as collapsing sands have been deemed a safety hazard. Visitors are also prohibited from walking under or on the cliffs for safety reasons. In neighboring St. Mary’s County St. Mary’s River State Park offers a 7-mile hiking route surrounding St. Mary’s Lake off of Campcosoma Road in Callaway. Boating and kayaking are pastimes on the lake as is freshwater fishing. Hikers on the trail can even encounter horse back riders as the trails are open for equestrian activities. Playgrounds are available at both locations for families vacationing with young children. St. Mary’s River State Park has a second site of 2,200 acres set aside as wild lands primarily for hunting.
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Fossil and relic hunters can also make finds at the St. Mary’s locations since dating back nearly 3,000 years there is evidence Indian tribes such as the Piscataway-Conoy, Algonquins and Susquehannocks lived in the region. On occasion items such as axe heads, arrowheads and pottery shards can still be found in fields and stream banks on the St. Mary’s River. Perhaps amongst the most secluded sites in Southern Maryland is the Newtown Neck State Park in Compton near Leonardtown. Once owned by the Society of Jesus, the park is now open to the public for beach walks and nature observation on trails. Soon to be improved for more park visitors, the area is still being preserved to maintain the rural character. Newtown Neck is also home to St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, one of the oldest parishes in the country. Access to a protected cove is available from a natural kayak launch and seven miles of shoreline provide opportunities for fishing and wading. Since part of the park is open to seasonal hunting of deer and owl, visitors can expect to see all sorts of wildlife including wild turkeys on the property.
St. Mary’s River State Paark Photos Courtesy of St. Mary’s Tourism
guyleonard@countytimes.net Calvert Cliffs State Park Photos by Sarah Williams
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Timed kayak race on Breton Bay Paddle for fun event on McIntosh Run Entertainment and Food at Leonardtown Wharf For every $1.00 participants raise in sponsorship one (1) second will be deducted from their time.
Gold, Silver and Bronze medals will be award to the men & women in three age groups with the fastest race times.
A trophy will be awarded to the participant with the fastest RESPONDER time which is the racer with the lowest combined race timet of race time and seconds off earned for each $1.00 donation credited to them.
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Public waterfront access, including public landings boat launching ramps and piers are available throughout Southern Maryland. The following is a listing of access in Calvert and St. Mary’s from formation provided by the two counties.
Calvert County Breezy Point Marina, Inc. 5230 Breezy Point Road, Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732 410-414-9292 www.breezypointmarina.com Double wide boat ramp. Open Jan. 1 – Dec. 31. Fuel, bait, tackle, ice and refreshments available onsite at the Breezy Point Marina Store and Deli. Mean water level is 4’. Available amperage is 50. Flag Ponds Nature Park 1525 Flag Ponds Parkway, Lusby, MD 20657; Phone: 410-586-1477 or 410-535-5327 calvertparks.org Once a pound-net fishing station on the Chesapeake Bay, the park displays a remarkable variety of natural environments from sandy beaches to freshwater ponds and the forested heights of Calvert Cliffs. Hiking trails, fossil hunting, observation platforms, wetlands boardwalk, fishing pier, the beach and visitors center with wildlife exhibits. Picnic tables and grills are provided. No lifeguards or nettle nets. Swim at your own risk. Limited wheelchair access. Reservations are required for groups of 30 or more. Kayak and canoe launch. Hallowing Point Boat Ramp 6904 Hallowing Lane, Prince Frederick, MD 20678 410-535-3382 or 301-855-1748 www.dnr.maryland.gov Boat ramp, canoe and kayak launch. Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum 10515 Mackall Road St. Leonard, MD 20685 410-586-8501 www.jefpat.org Experience, discover, learn and have fun at JPPM! Nearly 70 archaeological sites
have been identified on the property, reflecting more than 8,000 years of human occupation. Tour exhibits in the visitor center and exhibit barn, browse the gift shop, hike miles of trails, explore the recreated Indian Village, launch a canoe or kayak, rent the pavilion or just enjoy the beautiful views. Also on the grounds is the Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory, a state-of-the-art archaeological research, conservation and curation facility. Call about scheduling a tour of the facility. Kayak and canoe launch available with parking. K.B. Derr & Son Marina 12565 Rousby Hall Road, P.O. Box 452, Lusby, MD 20657; Phone: 410-326-7089 kbderrandson@verizon.net Mean water level is 4’, available amperage is 30. Located at the head of beautiful Mill Creek in Lusby, Maryland, the marina is well-protected from mother nature. With just over a hundred slips that range from the small runabout to 37+ feet, our facility will accommodate just about everyone’s slip rental needs whether you are here year-round or just in for the night. Services include a 15-ton travel lift for hauling, full mechanical, electrical, fabricating services, fiberglass repair, detailing, and many others. Kings Landing Park 3255 Kings Landing Road, Huntingtown, MD 20639 410-535-2661 or 410-535-5327 www.calvertparks.org This 260-acre park on the Patuxent River and Cocktown Creek offers a variety of outdoor activities. A site for environmental education, the park features pastures, woodland and wetlands. Amenities include picnic shelters with tables and grills, wetlands boardwalk, fishing pier, launch area for canoes and kayaks, swimming pool ($), shoreline, horse ring and Tom Wisner Hall (for indoor meetings and receptions). Youth camping, horse ring, picnic shelters and hall require reservations. Reservations are required for groups of 30 or more.
Len’s Marina 8995 Broomes Island Road, Broomes Island, MD 20615 410-586-0077 www.lensmarina.com Len’s Marina has a double wide boat ramp, so two boats may use the ramp at the same time. When using the boat ramp, Please remember that others are also using the ramp. Mean water level is 3.5’. Available amperage is 30, 50. Nans Cove Broomes Island Road, Broomes Island, MD 20615 410-535-5327 calvertparks.org/nanscove.html Kayak and canoe launch. Open dawn to dusk. Rod ‘N’ Reel Marina West 4055 Gordon Stinnett Avenue, Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732 301-855-8450 or 800-233-2080 Offering first-class facilities and do-it-yourself capabilities that any boater will truly appreciate, the Rod ‘N’ Reel Marina West is a Chesapeake Beach landmark. Both annual and transient slips are available, along with a picnic area and pump-out facilities. Marina store available. Mean water level is 4-5’. Available amperage is 15, 20, 30. Kayak and canoe launch is available. Solomons Public Boat Ramp and Fishing/Crabbing Pier 14195 S. Solomons Island Road, Solomons, MD 20688 410-326-3899 calvertparks.org/solomonsramp.html
St. Mary’s County Abell’s Wharf 21620 Abell’s Wharf Road, Leonardtown Rt. 5 to Rt. 244 to Abell’s Wharf Road, Leonardtown Bushwood Wharf 36803 Bushwood Wharf Road, Bushwood Rt. 242 to end of Rt. 239, Bushwood Camp Calvert Landing 22530 Camp Calvert Rd., Leonardtown Rt. 5, end of Camp Calvert Road, Leonardtown
Cape St. Mary’s 27290 Holly Lane, Mechanicsville Rt. 235 to Rt. 472 to Holly Lane, Mechanicsville Chaptico Wharf 23975 Old Chaptico Wharf Rd, Chaptico Rt. 234 to Rt. 238 to end of Chaptico Wharf Rd., Maddox Clark’s Landing 45417 Clarke’s Landing Rd., Hollywood Rt. 235 to end of Clark’s Landing Road, Hollywood Forest Landing 44600 Forest Landing Rd, Hollywood Rt. 235 to Sotterley Rd. to Forrest Landing Rd., Hollywood Fox Harbor Landing 16490 Dunbar Lane, Ridge Rt. 5 to Rt. 252, to Fox Harbor Road to end of Dunbar Lane, Wynne Great Mills Canoe/Kayak Launch 20228 Point Lookout Rd., Great Mills Rt. 5 in Great Mills (near Post Office) Paul Ellis Landing 37385 Paul Ellis Rd., Avenue Rt. 242, end of Paul Ellis Road, Avenue Piney Point Landing 17139 Piney Point Rd., Piney Point Rt. 5 to Rt. 249, before the St. George’s Island Bridge, Piney Point River Springs Landing 37250 River Spring Rd., Avenue Rt. 242, end of River Springs Road, Avenue St. George’s Island Landing 16036 Thomas Rd., St. George Island Rt. 5, Thomas Road, St. George’s Island St. Inigoes Landing 46621 Beachville Rd., St. Inigoes Rt. 5 to end of Beachville Road, South of St. Inigoes
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Tall Timbers Landing 18521 Herring Creek Rd., Tall Timbers Rt. 5 to Rt. 249, end of Tall Timbers Road, Tall Timbers Wicomico Shores Landing 35222 Army-Navy Dr., Mechanicsville Rt. 234 to Aviation Yacht Club Road, right turn to Golf Course, Chaptico
County Parks Myrtle Point Park
Rt.4, Patuxent Boulevard, California Public beach with unsupervised swimming, fishing and crabbing.
Piney Point Lighthouse Museum & Park Rt. 5 to Rt. 249 Lighthouse Road, Piney Point No fishing or crabbing area is available at this site; a boater/visitor pier is available. Town of Leonardtown Public Landings
Leonardtown Wharf Park
Rt. 5. to end of Washing Street, Leonardtown Visit historic Leonardtown Wharf Park by car or boat; docking facilities; no pier or boat ramp.
Marine Museum
Port of Leonardtown Park
Rt. 5 in Leonardtown, next to KFC and Exxon Canoe/kayak launch located on McIntosh Run; pull out at Leonardtown Wharf or Camp Calvert Landing; future site of park and winery.’
State Parks Point Lookout State Park
Rt. 5 Point Lookout, Scotland – Public beach with unsupervised swimming, fishing and crabbing.
St. Clement’s Island State Park
Rt. 242 to Coltons Point – Public beach with unsupervised swimming, fishing and crabbing.
St. Mary’s River State Park
Rt. 5, Camp Cosoma Road, Leonardtown – Fishing and boating at this site.
Greenwell State Park
Rt. 235 to Sotterley Road to Steer Horn Neck Road, Hollywood – Public beach with unsupervised swimming, fishing and crabbing.
Aquariums Camps Sharkfest
River Cruises
Lighthouses
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Obituaries
In Remembrance Gladys E. Ament
Gladys E. Ament, 96 of Solomons, MD passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2017 at Asbury~Solomons Health Care Center, Solomons, MD. A more complete obituary is pending. Funeral arrangements by Rausch Funeral Home.
Doris E. Froman
Known for her quick wit and funny stories, she brought joy to those around her. She enjoyed traveling throughout her life, visiting five continents. Her travels included trips to Rome, Italy, where she was blessed to have had two personal audiences with Pope Paul VI. Doris was preceded in death by her parents, Eldridge and Florrie Froman, sister Mary L. Donaldson and brothers Earl and William Froman, Sr., nephews Steven Donaldson and Earl Froman, Jr. and niece Beverly Pearl. She is survived by nieces Lynn Kuhn and husband Charles of Owings, Robin Whitman and husband Stephen of Owings and June Bowker and husband Max of Thurmont, nephews Robert Donaldson and wife Joan of Edgewater, Timothy Donaldson and wife Sheila of Owings and William Froman, Jr. and wife Judy of Bishopsville. She is also survived by 18 great nieces and nephews and numerous great-great nieces and nephews. Funeral arrangements by Rausch Funeral Homes. Memorial contributions may be made to Little Sisters of the Poor, 4200 Harewood Road, NE Washington DC 20017, 202-269-1831 website: www.littlesistersofthepoor.org
Elsie Ann Hardesty
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lived her whole life in Calvert County. Besides her parents she was predeceased by her husband, Edmond B. Hardesty, Sr. and son, Gary S. Hardesty; as well as her siblings; George Wood, Carroll Wood, Ethel Marshall, Edna Erich, Garland Wood, and Mildred Carroll. She was a loving mother who enjoyed nothing more than spending time with her family and providing a family for others as a foster parent. She also found that the secret to staying young was to spend as much time with little children, she found them to be so full of energy and life. Some of her other interests included cooking, flower gardening, fishing, boating and the holiday times. Mrs. Hardesty is survived by her children Cheryl Stallings of Huntingtown, MD; Edmond Hardesty, Jr. of Lexington Park, MD; George M. Hardesty of Linthicum, MD; Barbara Hoydt of North Carolina; and Marsha S. Hardesty of Virginia Beach, VA. She is also survived by 20 grandchildren, 42 great grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to Waters Memorial Church 5400 Mackall Road, St. Leonard MD 20685. Funeral arrangements by Rausch Funeral Homes. Memorial contributions may be made to Waters Memorial UMC, 5400 Mackall Road St. Leonard MD 20685.
Frances Adelle Rosch
Doris E. Froman, 95, passed away May 25, 2017. She was born in Washington, D.C. in 1921 and graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1940. She began her career as a clerk typist with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) at their headquarters in Washington, D.C. She worked her way up to become Director of Purchasing, a position she held until her retirement in 1981. Doris never married, but was like a mother to her many nieces and nephews.
Elsie Ann Hardesty, 85, of Prince Frederick, Maryland passed away peacefully on May 23, 2017 in Prince Frederick, Maryland. She was born on April 8, 1932 in Prince Frederick, Maryland to the late George and Mamie Wood. Mrs. Hardesty
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Frances Adelle Rosch, 95, of Solomons, died May 23, 2017, at Asbury-Solomons. Born Nov. 3, 1921, to William and Anna
Louise Butler of Richmond, Va., Frances later married her late husband, William John Rosch, on April 2, 1944. They moved to Washington, D.C., then to Oxon Hill, and after his death in 1959 she raised their four children. Frances retired as an executive secretary at Bell Atlantic in Washington, D.C. She enjoyed spending time with friends and family, and made friends everywhere she went. Frances moved to Asbury-Solomons in 2004 and made several friends, including members of the staff. It was not uncommon for Frances to start dancing when she heard music, often encouraging those around her to dance with her. She was a longtime member of Oxon Hill Lutheran Church where she participated on the altar guild and enjoyed taking part in charity fundraiser walks along with many other church activities. She also enjoyed spending time with her senior exercise group in Oxon Hill. Frances began attending Trinity Lutheran Church in Lexington Park after moving to Solomons in 2004. In addition to her parents and husband, she is preceded in death by her brothers, William and Nrothrop Butler. She is survived by her son William E. Rosch and wife Arlene (Saul); daughter, Kathryn Phillips and husband Dennis; son, Walter James Rosch and wife Elayne (Ellison); son, Karl Rosch and fiancee Vanessa Javins; seven grandchildren: Michelle Glodeck (Rosch), Carl Eric Rosch; William, Jonathan and Gretchen Phillips and Sarah and Lauren Rosch; seven greatgrandchildren and several nieces and nephews. A Life Celebration Service will be held Friday, June 9, 2017 2:30 p.m. at Asbury~Solomons Auditorium, 11100 Asbury Circle, Solomons MD 20688. Burial will be at Arlington National Cemetery, Memorial Drive, Arlington VA 22211. Memorial contributions may be made to Asbury~Solomons Benevolent Care Fund Attn. Patrick O’Toole 11100 Asbury Circle, Solomons MD 20688. Funeral arrangements by Rausch Funeral Homes.
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Sheriff Mike Evans and MSP Prince Frederick Barrack Tpr. Backus laid wreaths at the First Responder’s Memorial.
ing someon a “Happy Memorial Day” was improper given the somber nature of the day. But he said people shouldn’t feel bad having a good time on Memorial Day weekend, as those had at the Family Fun Day. He said, after all, those honored on. Memorial Day died for their country so we could remain free to enjoy life. Guest speaker at the Saturday morning opening ceremony bills herself as a storyteller. Elloise Schoettler indeed had an interesting story to tell about the 64 Johns Hopkins nurses who shipped out in 1917, the year that America entered the war. Their destination was France and their mission to take care of the sick and wounded of the war. Schoettler said she was 81 years old so it would be difficult for anyone to believe telling in first person the story of a 29-year-old nurse who was among those who traveled across the Atlantic to serve their country. Instead, she took on the persona of that same nurse 50 years later as she was telling her story to someone else. The nurse’s story was one of mud and cold and at first just treating diseases such as scurvy because the men were training
Thursday, June 1, 2017 and had not entered battle. Later she ministered to soldiers non-stop in two adjacent tents that required her to cross from one to the other in the cold of that winter in France. Those women surely didn’t receive equal treatment. The Army had even forgotten to build a barracks for them and they initially stayed in a boys’ dormitory of a former military academy and slept on boys’ cots. At the same time the doctors were treated royally by comparison. But they gladly did what they were supposed to do. The young woman wrote her mother when she asked when she would be returning home that she was staying until the war was over because she had a job to do. “I never felt so satisfied in my life as a nurse,” she reported home. Monday’s ceremony included a wreath laying ceremony at the various memorials around the Veterans Memorial Park. Throughout Saturday and Monday’s ceremonies, Vince Turner, dressed as a World War I “Doughboy” was a constant backdrop and reminder of that “War to end all wars.” dickmyers@contytimes.net
Town Unfurls Its Named The Patuxent ‘Stars and Stripes’ Raytheon Partnership’s Member of the Year
By Dick Myers Staff Write
One hunndred years ago this year the men and women of America crossed the Atlantic to participate in the “War to end all wars.” Of the 17 million deaths in the war, 116,516 were from the United States of America. The names of 18 county residents, including six African-Americans, are etched on the Calvert County World War I Monument. On this anniversary, the town of Chesapeake Beach chose that war as its the theme for the Sixth Annual Stars and Stripes Festival on Memorial Day weekend. Ceremonies were held at the town’s waterfront Veteran’s Memorial Park both Saturday and Monday, and a Family Fun Day was held Sunday at Kellams Field. The Memorial Day service on Monday, May 28 was hosted by American Legion Post 206. Keynote speaker Kenneth Forest observed that World War I quickly faded from America’s memory as the country entered the Roaring 20’s and then the Great Depression. One example of that lack of remembrance, he said, is that the war is the only one without a memorial on the Mall in DC.
Forest, who is an adjunct professor at Anne Arundel Community College and a graduate student at Salisbury Stare University, said the war for him is personal because he had two great-grandparents serve in it. Among the family heirlooms he uncovered was a uniform in pristine condition worn by one of those ancestors and a helmet with a dent on the top of it. In researching the family history, he became interested in the war and now teaches it and is deeply involved in its research. Family legend had it that the dent came from being shot, but Forest said his research showed that soldiers after the Armistice often used a hammer to dent their helmets for remembrance of what they had been through. Of those who served in WWI, he said many left small-town America never having been anywhere else and never having even seen an airplane. “No one had ever experienced anything like World War I. It was slaughter on an industrial scale.” The Monday event’s MC was Commander Elect of Post 206 Les Griffith. He noted that some had suggested that wish-
The American flag was the backdrop for Monday’s Memorial Day Ceremony at Chesapeake Beach’s waterfront Veteran’s Memoria Park.
Vince Turner reenacting a WWI “Doughboy” at Monday’s ceremony.
The Patuxent Partnership (TPP) has named Raytheon as the 2016 Member of the Year. The announcement was made at TPP’s May 23rd Annual Dinner to a sold-out crowd of 300 members and guests. “The Patuxent Partnership is fortunate that its member companies are active and engaged in our community. Yet there are companies that stand out in their commitment to the work at Pax River, support of STEM programs, and overall support of our community. The TPP Member of Roger Budd in center receives TPP Member of the Year the Year has demonstrated outAward from Ajay Sehgal on left, and Bonnie Green on right standing performance, shown Education Outreach programs they supextraordinary support of the TPP mission, and gone above and beyond in port in our local area. From STEM Expo their actions. Raytheon has done just that, to Robotics and Rocketry, Raytheon has from STEM-ING to EW demonstrations, been a proactive partner with the county’s robotics and science fairs, Raytheon has school system and community partners. In addition to the many educational inibeen actively engaged in our community. We are honored to name Raytheon as the tiatives, Raytheon is also a proud sponsor TPP Member of the Year” said Bonnie of numerous Veteran programs across the Green, Executive Director of The Patux- country. Locally, they have provided considerable support to programs such as Opent Partnership. The Raytheon Company is a technol- eration Tohidu, Warrior Refuge and many ogy and innovation leader specializing in smaller community outreach programs defense, civil government, and cybersecu- designed to provide veterans with housrity solutions throughout the world. With ing, employment and other basic needs. Roger Budd, Raytheon Patuxent River advancements in energetics, network enabled systems and weapons, sensor tech- Field Office Site Lead, affirms, “We are nologies as well as leaps in cybersecurity honored to have received the Member of protection, Raytheon continues to provide the Year award. Raytheon understands cutting technology and support to the the importance of the community on the overall performance of NAVAIR associwarfighter. Raytheon’s corporate philosophy and ate products. We believe being an integral values directly align with TPP’s strategic part of the local community is the best goals; from teaming with industry and way we can give back. Teaming with our academia to support the mission at Pax industry partners as well as with the acaRiver to advancing STEM education and demic community will bring the best and workforce development, Raytheon re- brightest ideas to bear.” Budd went on to mains a valuable leader in the community. say “We also recognize the value of overRaytheon has been an active sponsor for all community education and investing numerous educational and charitable pro- in the next generation of engineers and grams and encourages their employees to scientists. We remain committed to main“give back.” Their investment in the next taining a strong technological base for our generation and future workforce remains warfighters and that often begins with the a recognized priority and company goal youngest of future leaders.” From The Patuxent Partnership. and is evident through the many STEM
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Harten Named Outstanding Geography Educator of the Year
The winner of the Maryland Geographic Alliance’s inaugural James B. Binko Outstanding Geography Educator of the Year is Tom Harten of Calvert County Public Schools. Mr. Harten is a teacher for CHESPAX, the school system’s environmental education program, where he is involved in all aspects of program implementation and ensures the effective operation of CHESPAX. Dr. Daniel D. Curry, Superintendent, said, “Tom Harten is an outstanding educator who thinks outside the box. He deserves this recognition.” Supervisor of Science (PreK-8th) Janel McPhillips said, “While the major focus of his job is environmental education, Tom is constantly looking for ways to increase students’ global awareness…[by] pulling geography into curricular units.” One example of Harten’s innovative work with geography has been his students’ use of interactive mapping tools to monitor the frog population of Calvert County. CHESPAX was a part of the Maryland Amphibian and Reptile Atlas (MARA) project for several years. Students in seventh grade collected recordings and images of reptiles and amphibians from their backyards and schoolyards and shared their findings with MARA scientists, who were documenting the distribution of these animals across the state. At the end of each season, they created maps to illustrate the distribution of different species within Calvert County. MARA officially ended in 2015, but students continued to collect and submit data to the Calvert County Natural Resources Division for two more years. Next year, the project will be expanded as a part of the Maryland Biodiversity Project. Harten sees a strong connection between environmental science and geography. “We try to engage students with a sense of place,” he said. “I often tell the seventh graders that the data they collect on their one-day field trip is like a piece of a jigsaw puzzle. When we add their puzzle piece to those of other classes and of other observers in the area, those pieces
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come together to reveal a picture or to tell a story about the health of the Chesapeake Bay.” The $500 award is named for Dr. James B. Binko, a lifelong advocate for geography education. He has had a remarkable career as a Maryland public schoolteacher, an education professor and Dean of the College of Education at Towson University, and an education consultant for the National Geographic Society. The Maryland Geographic Alliance (MGA) is a network of university faculty, K-12 educators, and a wide array of organizations and institutions working to promote and enhance geographic education across Maryland. MGA is headquartered at Towson University, where it is focused on rebuilding and strengthening its network of professional geographers and educators. Since 1989, more than 14,000 educators have participated in professional development programs that emphasize geography content and incorporate hands-on activities. Workshops, summer institutes, and mini courses provide specific support for teachers of middle school world cultures, AP human geography, and geospatial technologies. From Calvert County Public Schools.
NAACP to Present Annual Family Community Day The Calvert County Branch of the NAACP presents Calvert County’s 22nd Annual African American Family C0mmnity Day on Saturday, June 17, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum 10515 Mackall Road n St. Leonard. The event is free and everyone is invited. Come and enjoy a day of music, dance, rap, and food; Featuring the Hardaway Connection and Comedian Sean Sarvis. The highlight of the afternoon entertainment will be a local talent show. The talent show will have youth, teen and adult contestants, all performing for cash prizes, up to $500 for 1st prize. Support and cheer for the local talent of Calvert County. Participate in children’s activities including art, storytelling, face painting, moon bounce, etc. View displays and exhibits from community businesses and organizations. Qualify for door prizes and enjoy scrumptious food. The annual African American Family Community Day is: Opportunity for families to enjoy riverside trails and free family oriented activities offered throughout the day. Hear and see the talent of Calvert Coun-
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ty youth teens, and adults as they compete for cash prizes. Enjoy the melodious sounds of the Hardaway Connection Band Use this event as a setting to hold a family summer social or picnic. Many food vendors will be available to satisfy your taste for Southern, American and International cuisine Health Fair and information from the Calvert Memorial Hospital and the Health Department. View merchandise vendors Day long entertainment, activities for the youth – moon bounce, clown, face painting, bike demonstrations, fire department display. Enjoy Fun, Food, Fellowship with many residents of the Calvert County community African American Family Community Day is sponsored by the Calvert County Branch of the NAACP and other community organizations. Press Release from Calvert County NAACP.
Southern Maryland Acoustic Music Assembly Returns The public is invited to the 2nd Annual Southern Maryland Acoustic Music Assembly to take place Saturday, June 10, 1:00-9:00pm at Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center in Solomons, Maryland. The event will begin with afternoon song circles and acoustic jamming from 1:00-4:30pm. The circles are open to all abilities and musical genres, so bring your preferred instruments and/or your favorite songs to share – or just come to listen. In the evening, enjoy a lasagna dinner and a concert jam featuring four bands – David Norris & Shadowbox, Kevin Herren Group, Hangman’s Faire, and Jordana Nye & Friends. After the concert jam, stay for contra dancing led by caller Greg Frock & The Southern Maryland Open Band. SMAMA is an opportunity to play, sing, dance, and hear different kinds of music – and to meet other musicians from Southern Maryland and beyond. Come for part – or all day! SMAMA is family-friendly, and is open to all ages, abilities, and acoustic genres. Activities will be held inside and outside taking full advantage of the beautiful venue. In the event of rain, all activities will be moved indoors. Light snacks, drinks, wine, and beer will be available throughout the day. A lasagna dinner will be served in the evening; please call 410-3264640 to make a reservation. Event admission, good for all day, is $5 for adults, $4 for seniors & military, $3 for youth; kids 5 & under are free. The event is co-hosted by Annmarie Garden, Calvert Library, and Southern Maryland Traditional Music & Dance. For additional information call 410-326-4640.
What’s in store for the day:
1:00-4:30pm - Song Circles & Jamming *On-going Jamming - for those who want to continue jamming past the scheduled time, there are plenty of rooms! 4:30-5:30pm - Dinner service Order your lasagna dinner (meat or veggie option) in advance to ensure your place - and enjoy a discount on dinner and admission! Visit www.annmariegarden. org to learn more about the dinner. 5:00-7:00pm - Evening featuring: David Norris & Shadowbox Kevin Herren Group Hangman’s Faire Jordana Nye & Friends
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7:00-9:00pm - Contra Dance With caller Greg Frock and the Southern Maryland Open Band SMAMA is presented by Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center, Calvert Library, and Southern Maryland Traditional Music and Dance. The event is open to all ages, abilities, and acoustic genres, and is family-friendly. For additional information, email jruff@somd.lib.md.us or call 410-326-4640. From Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center
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PRAD Committee #calvertREADS challenge to read 30,000 books Announces this summer! Grant Awards
The Patuxent River Appreciation Days (PRAD) Committee is pleased to announce the awarding of three grants aimed at raising awareness and concern for the productivity of the Patuxent River. The awards were issued to CHESPAX, Historic Sotterley Plantation, and the Patuxent Riverkeeper. The PRAD committee, through proceeds from its annual festival held in October, makes grant awards to non-profit organizations that either provide educational programs or conduct research activities focusing on the Patuxent River or Patuxent River Basin. Awards are made on a competitive basis by the PRAD, Inc. Board and do not exceed $1,000 per organization in any one year. The PRAD, Inc. Board includes members of the Calvert Marine Museum, Calvert Artist Guild, American Legion Post 274, the Pa-PoPeake Shrine Club, and Calvert County Waterman’s Association. The PRAD festival is made possible by the generous support of the Calvert County Commissioners and NRG Chalk Point Generating Station. Funding for this year’s PRAD grants will provide a host of programs to the
community that help educate citizens about the importance of the Patuxent River and the need to protect it. The first grant is awarded to the CHESPAX program for 7th graders in the Calvert County Public school system. The money will be used for the enhancement of the CHESPAX SAV program and will assist in the advancement of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics goals for the school system. Historic Sotterley has school programs that are interdisciplinary, touching on the environment, social studies, and the history of the Patuxent River. The Patuxent Riverkeeper works throughout the Patuxent watershed to rally and engage people and communities toward the aim of conserving, protecting and replenishing the Patuxent River’s water quality. These grants are made possible through the efforts of the PRAD Inc. board members and contributors. For more information on PRAD grants or future grant programs, please contact Melissa McCormick at 410-326-2042 x41.
Calvert Library believes our community can read 30,000 books this summer and needs your help! You don’t have to read them all yourself but you do need to sign up for #calvertREADS so you can log your contribution to the challenge! Visit any Calvert Library location. Don’t miss our fantastic fun-filled #calvertREADS Festival on Saturday, June 10, 11am to 3pm at Calvert Library Prince Frederick. There will be gardening demonstrations, video games, large yard games, seed bombs and sling slots, a community art project, and a paper airplane contest! The #calvertREADS project is a new twist to the library’s usual Summer Reading program and gets back to the basics… reading! In recent years past, the library might have tempted you to explore your community by giving you contest credit for visiting Annmarie Garden or reading to a pet. This year, you just have to read! The library is counting every book you read…and no, sorry, just checking it out doesn’t count.
Each book you read turns in to a chance to win a $100 gift card to anywhere! There will be one winner from each age group. Watch the library’s social media feeds to see which branch’s customers are biggest readers this summer. Audiobooks, ebooks, downloadable audiobooks and print books all count…movies do not. The library encourages everyone to share their challenges and successes with the hashtag #calvertREADS on social media all summer long. Even though #calvertREADS is all about books, the library continues to be a magical place to take the kids this summer. Participate in a variety of “edutaining” events! There will be opportunities to build creativity and imagination. Storytimes will take place weekly so if you’re a new parent who could really use a little adult time, don’t miss these events and the chance to play at the library’s imagination station. Stop by any library branch for more details of these programs and more for children of all ages. For more information, call Robyn Truslow at 410-535-0291.
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32nd Annual Children’s Day On The Farm Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum (JPPM) will host the 32nd Annual Children’s Day on the Farm (CDAY) on Sunday, June 4, 2017, from 11:00 am until 5:00 pm. This is a free family event open to the public. Children’s Day on the Farm features opportunities to learn about some of the traditional rural skills of Southern Maryland through hands-on activities and interactive displays from local organizations. Animal lovers will enjoy multiple petting zoos from local farms. New activities this year include a simulated cow milking contest and a barnyard striker. Stop by the Maryland Agriculture Showcase filled with colorful displays and interactive exhibits. Hands on activities
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will be set up outside the unit. Try out the fruit and veggie riddle boxes, explore life in the soil, measure their height in “horse hands” and more. Children and adults alike will enjoy wagon rides to the historic Smith’s St. Leonard site. Oxen cart rides and milking demonstrations, pony rides and scenic train rides throughout the park will also be available. Antique tractors, cars, trucks, and farm machinery will be on display. Pedal tractors and small engines will complement the antique equipment. The antique tractor and car parade will take place at 2:00 pm. This year’s parade grand marshals are 11-year old CDAY Artwork Contest Winner, Sophie Arness and a special celebrity guest.
Scheduled entertainment includes: - Calvert School of Dance -Cousins in Harmony Blue Grass Band -Ray Owens ‘ Farm Heritage Show -Blue Sky Puppet Theater -Horn’s Punch and Judy British Puppet Show -Ken the Magician -Singer David Norris - Chesapeake Country Cruizers Line Dancers In addition to the amazing performances and activities, food and merchandise will also be available for purchase from numerous vendors. Visit the Friends of JPPM booth to purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win a 16-inch John Deer Bike with training
wheels donated by Sneade’s Ace Home Center. You can also purchase advance tickets to the Bee Gees Tribute Concert scheduled for September 9. All monies raised provide continued financial support for educational programs and other community events including Children’s Day on the Farm. For more information about Children’s Day on the Farm, contact us at 410-5868501 or jef.pat@maryland.gov. Children’s Day on the Farm will be held rain or shine
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Community Thursday, June 1
Summer Fun Performance—Mad Science. Patuxent Appeal Campus 10:00 AM-11:00 AM Things That Go Boom! This Mad Science presentation is sure to impress! A fun, interactive display of chemistry that will entertain the audience with demonstrations ranging from creating and testing hydrogen balloons to rainbow reactions! Things That Go Boom also features a set of dry ice experiments and a voice effects generator that will make volunteers sound like they are from another planet! Most engaging for ages 5 and up. Hosted by Calvert Library Southern Branch at Patuxent Appeal Campus, Appeal Building, 35 Appeal Lane, Lusby, 410-326-5289. calvertlibrary. info. Calvert Toastmasters Club Meeting 30 Duke St, Prince Frederick, MD 20678 Park behind the building and look for signs. 11:30 AM-12:30 PM Do you want to become a confident public speaker and strong leader? If so, Toastmasters is the place for you. You’ll find a supportive learn-by-doing environment that allows you to achieve your goals at your own pace. For more information see our website at calvert.toastmastersclubs.org Zumba Gold-Toning for ALL Fitness Levels Sunderland Elementary School, 150 C Jones Rd, Sunderland, MD 20689 7:00 PM-8:00 PM This class is Zumba Gold-Toning—a dance/fitness program specifically designed for the beginner that allows you to move at your own pace while working with light weights. No experience is necessary. Come see what it’s all about. We have a great group of ladies who have a blast while growing stronger with every class. Registration and fee required through
Calvert County Parks and Rec. Call 410257-6770 or email me at Zumbabonnie@ comcast.net for more information.
Friday, June 2 Leonardtown First Friday Leonardtown Square 5:00 PM-10:00 PM Join us on First Friday for an evening of fun, live music, art gallery receptions, specials to be held at stores and restaurants throughout the Leonardtown area, & much more! This is a free family-friendly event, “kids of all ages” are also invited to participate in the “Where’s Crabby” Scavenger Hunt. Simply stop by the Yellow Door Art Studios at 22795 Washington St. to check in, then walk to the different businesses in Historic Leonardtown to find Crabby and take a selfie, more details about this contest and the grand prize to follow as the date gets closer! We are excited to announce that C Bass & the Rockfish will be playing on The Square’s stage in Historic Downtown! Band members Charley Bass, Sammy Blair, Sam Paladino, and Vince Galeano will be entertaining the crowd with a mix of Classic Rock, the Blues, & much more! Come early for dinner and to browse through the shops and galleries, don’t forget to bring your lawnchairs and blankets to relax and enjoy the live music on the grass (leashed pets are also welcome). First FREE Friday Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons, Maryland 5:00 PM-8:00 PM The museum is open and FREE to the public with docents in every gallery. Enjoy 30-minute cruises on the Tennison. Entertainment is provided by Some Assembly starting at 6 p.m. in the Harms Gallery. The Drum Point Lighthouse and the Museum Store are open.
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Saturday, June 3 2017 Calvert Co. Law Enforcement Torch Run 5K Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Rd. S, Solomons, MD 8:00 AM The Calvert County Sheriff’s office presents the 2nd Annual Calvert Torch Run 5K where participants can run a certified 5K or 1-mile course (not timed) with local Law Enforcement as they carry the actual Torch to support Special Olympics Maryland. — Sign up starts at 0800 — Race starts at 0900 All participants will receive an official Ultra Soft Torch Run Tee Shirt showing their support of Law Enforcement and what they do for our communities. The mission of the Law Enforcement Torch Run®, (LETR) in partnership with our communities, is to support Special Olympics Maryland through fundraising and public awareness while enhancing the quality of life of our athletes. It is a year-round fundraising campaign that culminates every year at the Special Olympics Maryland Summer Games in June. Whether you want to escort the Special Olympics Torch, the Flame of Hope, with other civilians and Law Enforcement personnel on its way to the Summer Games Opening Ceremonies, or want to raise funds for Special Olympics, everyone in the community is invited to participate. Your $35 registration will earn you an Ultra Soft Cotton Tee Shirt. Visit www.calvertorchrun.com to register you or your team. Contact Sherry Drahiem 410-5351600 x2450 or Det. Sarah Jernigan 410535-1600 x2772 to purchase a shirt/hat or if you have any questions.
Calvert Animal Welfare League BarkB-Q and Meow Mixer 1040 Prince Frederick Blvd. Prince Frederick, MD 20678 10:00 AM-3:00 PM Fun day for the whole family! Vendors, Bake Sale, Yard Sale, Drinks from Calvert Brewery, Auction, Games for the kids, Ask the trainer, and Dogs and Cats available for Adoption! Plus CAWL’s 25th Anniversary celebration with cake cutting at 2:30. Calvert Green Expo Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center 10:00 AM-4:00 PM FREE COMMUNITY EVENT! Presented by the Calvert County Citizen’s Green Team: Join us for Southern Maryland’s leading sustainability event, where you can learn how to make your life, and our community, healthier—environmentally! Explore more than 100 booths and talk with leaders and educators in green living, see the recent developments in renewable energy and green technology, learn how to lower home energy costs, harness solar power, build a green home, plant a healthier garden, compost our waste, and so much more! Car Wash World Gym building Prince Frederick 12 Noon-4:00 PM Huntingtown High School Marching Hurricanes will hold a by-donation car wash at the World Gym building in Prince Frederick on Saturday, June 3, between noon and 4 p.m. Band members are raising money for new uniforms. Poker Run to Benefit Calvert Hospice Buckets Sports Bar, 12020 Rousby Hall Rd., Lusby, MD 20657 12 Noon-4:00 PM The Run starts at noon, with registration between 10:30 AM and 11:59 AM at Buckets Sports Bar in Lusby. Stop locations include: The Tavern, Heavy Hitters, Seabreeze, Toot’s Bar, and Buckets. There will be an after-party at Buckets starting at 4:00 PM. It features a live auction, food, music by DJ Rick, door prizes, raffles, free giveaways, and beer specials. All You Can Eat BBQ Chicken and Ribs Dinner 1250 Emmanuel Church, Rd. Huntingtown, MD 20639 4:00 PM-7:00 PM Emmanuel United Methodist Church located at 1250 Emmanuel Church Road, Huntingtown, MD 20936 will hold its annual All You Can Eat BBQ Chicken and Ribs dinner. In addition, to chicken and ribs there will be potato salad, cold slaw, baked beans, rolls and brownie sundaes for dessert. Cost: adults $18:00; children 5-12 $7:00; 4 and under free. Eat in or carry out. Call (410) 535-3177 for information or to place orders
Sunday, June 4
Children’s Day on the Farm Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum 11:00 AM-5:00 PM Scheduled entertainment includes: Calvert School of Dance Cousins in Harmony Blue Grass Band Ray Owens ‘ Farm Heritage Show
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Blue Sky Puppet Theater Horn’s Punch and Judy British Puppet Show Ken the Magician Singer David Norris Chesapeake Country Cruizers Line Dancers For more information about Children’s Day on the Farm, contact us at 410-5868501 or jef.pat@maryland.gov. Children’s Day on the Farm will be held rain or shine.
items and turn them into works of art. The Show & Auction supports Patuxent Habitat’s mission of building affordable housing for local families in Calvert and St. Mary’s counties. For ticket availability and more information visit www.patuxenthabitat.org or call 301-863-6227 x19 or email info@patuxenthabitat.org.
Dog Days of Summer Adopt-a-Thon and Beach Party Tiki Bar Solomons Island 12 Noon-5:00 PM Please come out to support The Animal Relief Fund for this spectacular event! There will be animal adoptions, contests, live music, photo booth, vendors and more. Many more Southern Maryland rescues will be joining us for animal adoptions. Dogs up to date on vaccinations welcome!
Free Legal Foreclosure Clinic Charles County Public Law Library 200 Charles Street La Plata Md 20646 10:00 AM-11:00 AM Attorneys from the Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service will be available to answer questions about the foreclosures in Southern Maryland. The Law Library is located in the basement of the Circuit Court for Charles County at 200 Charles St. La Plata. The entrance to the building is on Washington Avenue. For reservations and more information call 301-932-3322.
SMYOC Gala Concert and Silent Auction Asbury Solomons, Asbury Circle, Solomons, MD 3:00 PM-8:00 PM Join us for SMYOC’s big fundraising event of the year, our inaugural, semiformal Gala ‘At The River’, to be held in the grounds of the Asbury Solomons Retirement Community overlooking the Patuxent River. It promises to be a wonderful afternoon and evening showcasing all of the enormous and varied talents of the more than 100 students in SMYOC in a very beautiful setting. Here’s what’s in store for you: Silent auction: from interesting art to enticing opportunities, there’s sure to be something here that will capture your interest. The grand Gala concert with performances by SMYOC’s four choirs and two orchestras, plus two guest artists, Amos Fayette who plays his violin with a sweetness and virtuosity not to be missed (theorchestranow.org/portfolio-item/amos-c-fayette/) and guest soprano Janice Chandler-Eteme (www.janicechandlereteme.com/bio). Pre-concert and intermission performances by SMYOC’s small ensembles and Ambassador Program musicians: Pops Band, the Calvert String Trio, the Ambassador Program and special performance singers, plus an assortment of solo vocalists and instrumentalists who will play and sing their hearts out for you. Food and a cash bar. Tickets available at www.smyoc.org The Art of Recycling Show & Auction Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center, 13480 Dowell Road, Dowell MD 4:00 PM-11:00 PM Join us for the Patuxent Habitat for Humanity’s The Art of Recycling Show & Auction at Annmarie Sculpture Garden. The Show & Auction is the Green way to enjoy the talents of our favorite local Artists as they take gently used and recycled
Wednesday, June 7
The Southern Maryland Job Source Mobile Career Center (MCC) Middleham and St. Peter’s Parish 10210 H G Trueman Rd, Lusby, MD 20657 10:00 AM-2:00 PM Share information with your neighbors. Come and receive information about job openings, apply for jobs and get other information at computer work stations, prepare your resume, find out about training opportunities. JobSource staff will be there to help you. Connect College of Southern Maryland—Prince Frederick, Maryland—Room 225 6:00 PM-7:30 PM CONNECT is an 8-week grief support program for teens. They will learn coping skills for handling their grief, learn to support themselves and others through the grieving process, develop a support system of other teens, and have the opportunity to have some fun while processing their feelings. Pre-Registration is required. Contact Brittanny Petrzala, Child & Teen Bereavement Coordinator for registration at 410-535-0892 or by email bpetrzala@calverthospice.org. Midweek Connection Wednesday Evening Series Middleham and St. Peter’s Parish 10210 H G Trueman Rd, Lusby, MD 20657 7:00 PM-8:30 PM Mid-Week Connections In May and June, gather with Rev. Sarah to listen, reflect, and learn together. Time will be spent each week listening to portions of some of the great storytelling podcasts available (This American Life, Snap Judgment, The Moth, and more). We’ll then take time to reflect on what we heard and make connections with our own stories. Each week we’ll close our time with a brief, evening prayer liturgy.
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Art in the Stacks: Calvert Barn Quilts @Fairview. Come see miniature examples of the “barn quilts” that will be adorning Calvert County this summer for the “Calvert Barn Quilt Trail! Sponsored by the Arts Council of Calvert County, the Department of Economic Development, and a number of local artists and sponsors. Calvert Library Fairview Branch. June: Art in the Stacks: Mary A. Bowen @ Twin Beaches Branch. Come and enjoy the bold and rich paintings of Mary A. Bowen. Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch.
Thursday, June 1
Résumé and Cover Letter Workshop. 1:00-3:00pm. Need help with your résumé? Join job counselor Sandra Holler in a small group to learn what makes a strong résumé and cover letter. If you have one started, bring it with you so editing can happen on the spot. One printed copy helps. Please register. Please register. Calvert Library Prince Frederick. Gettin’ Crafty @ Calvert Library. 6:30-8:00pm. Relaxing, creative craft night for teens. Lots of craft supplies provided. Music, pizza and fun! Calvert Library Southern Branch. Archaeology of a Calvert County Colonial Town. 7:00-8:30pm. Archaeology professor and consultant Dennis Pogue, PhD, will offer a presentation on Colonial sites in the Chesapeake, including Calvert County. Co-sponsored by Archaeological Society of MD, Calvert County Historic Preservation and Calvert Library. Calvert Library Prince Frederick.
Friday, June 2
On Pins & Needles. 1:00-4:00pm. Bring your quilting, needlework, knitting, crocheting or other project for an afternoon of conversation and shared creativity. No registration. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. http://calvertlibrary.info. JobSource Mobile Career Center. 1:00-4:00pm. Stop by to visit the JobSource Mobile Career Center for your job search needs! Get job counseling and résumé help, search for jobs and connect with Southern Maryland JobSource. No registration. Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch.
Saturday, June 3
Garden Smarter - Expand Your Garden, Not Your Wallet – Through Propagation. 10:00-11:30am. Learn how to start new plants from seed, division and cuttings without the expense of buying new plants. Calvert Library Prince Frederick.
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Brain Games: Mahjongg, Scrabble & more. 12:00-3:00pm. Want to learn Mahjongg? Hope to make your Scrabble skills killer? Games are a great way to keep your brain sharp while having fun! Join us! Sign up to get a reminder email. Calvert Library Prince Frederick.
Tuesday, June 6
Scams: What You Need to Know. 4:00-5:30pm. Learn the 8 telltale signs of a scam, popular scams to watch out for and how you can avoid becoming a victim. Presented by Jeannine Robinson-Hurley, Maryland Attorney General’s Office, Consumer Protection Division. Co-sponsored by Calvert County Office on Aging. Calvert Library Prince Frederick. Flying Needles. 6:00-9:00pm. Knitting, crocheting and portable crafting group open to anyone wanting to join in and share talents, crafting time or learn a new skill. No registration. Calvert Library Southern Branch. Manga Otaku Artist Nights. 7:00-8:30pm. On 1st Tuesdays and 3rd Mondays comics and manga fans ages 10 to 17 gather at the Twin Beaches Branch to learn the techniques of drawing for comics. Join us! Please register. Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch. Writers by the Bay @ the Library. 7:00-8:30pm. Looking for a writers’ group? All writers and would-be writers are welcome to come for critique and camaraderie. No registration. Calvert Library Prince Frederick.
Wednesday, June 7
Book Discussion - (Lotus Cafe). 6:30-8:00pm. Recurring monthly book discussion held at Lotus Cafe. This month’s book is “My Name is Lucy Barton,” by Elizabeth Strout. Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons, 410-326-5289. http://calvertlibrary.info.
Thursday, June 8
Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support. 7:00-8:30pm. Get tips and support from other caregivers. Facilitated by Jeannette Findley. Please register. Calvert Library Prince Frederick.
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Robbie Kidwell Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill, Solomons 6:00PM-9:00 PM anglers-seafood.com
Cowboy Crossing Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill, Solomons 8:00 PM-Midnight anglers-seafood.com
Trivia & Karaoke Anthony’s Bar & Grill, Dunkirk 8:30 PM www.anthonysdunkirk.com
Jessica St.Clair Music at Morris Point 6:00 PM www.morris-point.com
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Tuesday, June 6
C Bass & The Rockfish First Friday Music Series – Leonardtown Square in the Historic Downtown/ Arts & Entertainment District 6:00-8:00 PM www.firstfridaysleonardtown.com
Ben Connelly Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill, Solomons 6:00-9:00 PM anglers-seafood.com
Karaoke Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill, Solomons 9:00 PM-1:00 AM anglers-seafood.com
Wild Card Trivia Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill, Solomons 7:00-9:00 PM anglers-seafood.com
Audience Participation Drum & Percussion Circle w/ the SoMar Drummers First Friday Music Series – Leonardtown Wharf at The Gazebo (back-up location is Leonardtown Arts Center at 22660 Washington St, 2nd floor if weather is inclement for drumming) 8:00-10:00 pm Instruments provided, all ages and levels welcome, bring a blanket or chair to sit on. www.firstfridaysleonardtown.com
Wednesday, June 7
Thursday, June 8 Philip Parsons Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill, Solomons 7:00-11:00 PM anglers-seafood.com Trivia & Karaoke Anthony’s Bar & Grill, Dunkirk 8:30 PM www.anthonysdunkirk.com
Karaoke & DJ The Brass Rail Sports Bar Help Nell of Scarlet Plus Entertainment, celebrate her birthday! It’s The Big 74th! There’s Karaoke & DJ all evening and Birthday Cake! Also there’s plenty of Cold Beverages 8:00 PM - Midnight
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Red, White and Blue Picnic Reminder
The Red, White and Blue Picnic will be held Wednesday, June 14. As a reminder, the North Beach and Southern Pines Centers will be closed. Calvert Pines will be open for information and assistance only. Meals on Wheels will not be delivered.
What is Elder Abuse and What to do if Elder Abuse is Suspected
Learn about Elder Abuse and what steps to take to report incidents of suspected abuse. Presentations will be held: Thursday, June 8, 11:30 a.m. at Calvert Pines Senior Center (410-535-4606); Friday, June 16, 11:30 a.m. at North Beach Senior Center (410-257-2549); Wednesday, June 21, 12:30 p.m. at Southern Pines Senior Center (410-586-2748).
Heart 360 Healthy Heart Program
Health Coach, Melinda Gaines, has new hours to assist your with your health questions, goals and to monitor your blood pressure. Note, these hours are only until June 30. Southern Pines Senior Center (410586-2748), Wednesdays, 8:30 a.m. – 12 noon; Calvert Pines Senior Center (410-535-4606), Wednesdays, 12:30 – 4:30 p.m.; North Beach Senior Center (410-257-2549), Thursdays, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
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Enjoy a bowl of ice cream to celebrate National Chocolate Ice Cream Day, Wednesday, June 7, 12:30 p.m. Get your thinking caps on and join in on the Spelling Bee, Thursday, June 8, 1 p.m. Summer is here! What better way to celebrate than with a milkshake! Enjoy one at Happy Hour, Friday, June 9, 12:30 p.m.
North Beach Senior Center (NBSC)
All men are encouraged to attend Men’s Coffee Time and Video, June 7, 9 a.m. Watch a documentary series on the evolution of firearms. It’s Exercise Fun Day! Bring a friend and have fun while exercising Friday, June 9, 9 a.m. – 12 noon. Celebrate Father’s Day by wearing your favorite tie dye shirt during Tie Dye Dad’s Day, Friday, June 16, 12 noon. A special dessert will be served. Pre-register for lunch.
Southern Pines Senior Center (SPSC)
The next Creative Writing class will be held, Tuesday, June 6, 11 a.m. Reflexologist, Sarah Strain and Masseuse, Joanna Graves are available for appointments on Tuesdays. Call the center for more information. Celebrate Father’s Day with donuts and coffee, Friday, June 16, 9:30 a.m.
Eating Together Menu Monday, June 5
Roast Beef and Swiss Cheese Sandwich, Carrot Pineapple Slaw, Fresh Orange Slices
Tuesday, June 6
Roast Pork with Gravy, Hot Spiced Apples, Lima Beans, Broccoli, Cubed Cantaloupe
Thursday, June 8
Tuna Pasta Salad, Bean Soup, Marinated Cucumbers and Onions, Fruit Cup
Friday, June 9
Cheeseburger, Baked Beans, Coleslaw, Watermelon
Wednesday, June 7
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 sarahwilliams@countytimes.net
Please submit calendar listings by noon on the Tuesday prior to our Thursday publication.
Lemon Chicken, Brown Rice, Green Beans, Carrots, Fresh Orange Slices Lunches are served to seniors, aged 60-plus, and their spouses through Title IIIC of the Older Americans Act. Suggested donation is $3. To make or cancel a reservation call: Calvert Pines Senior Center at 410-535-4606 or 301-855-1170, North Beach Senior Center at 410-257-2549, or Southern Pines Senior Center at 410-586-2748. Lunches are subject to change.
Thursday, June 1, 2017
CLUES ACROSS
1. Sold at a higher price 8. Instill fear 13. Can be domesticated 14. Oohed and ___ 15. Make too simple 19. Plutonium 20. Necessary for breathing 21. Make happy 22. Mythological bird 23. A baglike structure in a plant or animal 24. Put on __ 25. Type of dough 26. Blushed 30. Celestial object 31. Point __ National Seashore 32. Purplish red 33. Towards the mouth or oral region 34 Portuguese musical genre
35. Steals 38. Acts insincerely 39. City in Belarus 40. Anticipates 43. Paris airport 44. Deal with 45. No (Scottish) 47. Opens lock 48. Central parts 49. Sheep disease 50. Indicates position 51. Doing many things at once 55. Khoikhoin peoples 57. Informal alliance between countries 58. Long poems 59. The state of being poorly illuminated
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3. Punish with an arbitrary penalty 4. Household god (Roman) 5. Public television station 6. __ Lilly, drug company 7. Degraded 8. Free from danger 9. Low bank or reef of coral 10. Exclamation of surprise 11. Lies down in rest 12. Give an education to 16. Provides 17. Fat from a pig 18. Belonging to a thing 22. Branches of a bone 25. Having a cheerless aspect or disposition 27. Edema (archaic) 28. Bo __, “10”
29. Unfledged or nestling hawk 30. Surrenders 32. Type of dessert 34. Planted with trees 35. Washington town 36. Listen in 37. Inwardly 38. Chinese province 40. Garrison 41. Converts thermal energy to mechanical work 42. Holy people 44. Lowest point between two peaks 46. Boundaries 48. Utter obscenities 51. ___ and cheese 52. Member of the cuckoo family 53. Type of microscope 54. ___ and Barbie 56. Michigan
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