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A Prince Frederick woman was airlifted to Prince George’s Shock Trauma Center, via Maryland State Police (MSP) Trooper Two, due to her injuries sustained in a car acci-dent on Friday morning.

According to a press release pro-vided by Captain Todd Ireland, of the sheriff’s office, police were unable to speak with Laura Jeffery Johnson due to the severity of her injuries and therefore were unable to clarify why she left the roadway.

According to the statement, offi-cers from the sheriff’s office and the MSP were dispatched to Sixes Road, just west of Route 4, at approximate-ly 9:09 a.m. on July 3. Police arrived at the scene to find Johnson’s 2015 Subaru Station Wagon overturned and lying on its driver’s side, par-tially supported by the guardrail. Johnson was the sole occupant in the vehicle and no other vehicles were

involved in the crash, according to police.

According to police, the vehicle had struck the guardrail while trav-eling eastbound on Sixes Road. The vehicle dislodged numerous guard-rail support posts, which according to police caused the vehicle to flip onto its driver’s side.

According to the statement, John-son was trapped inside her vehicle and members from the Prince Fred-erick Fire Department and Prince Frederick Rescue Squad had to re-move the roof of her vehicle in order to extract her out of it.

Johnson received on scene medi-cal care and was transported to the landing site, via ambulance, before she was airlifted to Prince George’s Shock Trauma Center, according to police.

Witnesses to this car crash are en-couraged to contact Deputy Buck, of the sheriff’s office, at 410-535-2800.

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Woman Airlifted to Hospital

Following Car Crash

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Car Crash InjuriesBy Lauren Procopio Staff Writer

A Silver Spring man succumbed to the in-juries he sustained during a “t-bone style” car crash on June 28.

Officers from the sheriff’s office and the Maryland State Police were dispatched to St. Leonard Road and Parkers Creek Road at ap-proximately 7 p.m. in response to the severe car accident involving the late Alex Feder-man, 23, of Silver Spring; Mark Federman, 23, of Washington D.C.; and Kevin James George, 52, of Huntingtown, according to of-ficials. Due to the severity of the crash, mem-bers from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Crash Reconstruction Team responded to the scene as well.

Preliminary investigation revealed that the 1999 Toyota Camry – driven by Mark Feder-man, with Alex Federman seated in the front passenger seat – was traveling eastbound on Parkers Creek Road and was approaching the stop sign at the St. Leonard Road intersection when the Toyota failed to yield to the right of way to a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado, operated by George, which was traveling northbound on St. Leonard Road.

According to police, the Toyota was travel-ing eastbound on Parkers Creek Road, across St. Leonard Road, when it was struck on the passenger side by the Chevrolet in a “t-bone” style crash. The impact caused the Toyota to rotate 180 degrees, in a counter clockwise mo-tion. According to officials, the Toyota came to a rest partially off the road on the southbound shoulder of St. Leonard Road; the Chevrolet came to a stop just north of the area of impact on the northbound shoulder of St. Leonard Road.

According to police, Mark Federman and Alex Federman were transported to Calvert Memorial Hospital, where Alex Federman succumbed to his injuries. George received on scene medical care and was released, accord-ing to police.

Police investigation revealed failure to yield to the right of way and driver error as contrib-uting factors in the crash.

Anyone with information pertaining to this collision is encouraged to contact Deputy First Class Bradley, of the Crash Reconstruction Team, at 410-535-2800, or through email, [email protected].

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Lightning Strike Sets Garage Ablaze


Authorities responded to Solomons Island Road in Huntingtown after lightning struck a garage and ignited a fire.

According to the officials from the State Fire Marshal’s Office, on June 24, at ap-proximately 4:56 a.m., roughly 30 volunteer firefighters from the Huntingtown, Dunkirk, Prince Frederick and St. Leonard Volunteer Fire Departments responded to the Hunting-town property after a neighbor discovered the

garage engulfed in flames. The fire caused an estimated $50,000 in

damages to the freestanding wood-framed garage and Deputy Fire Marshal Don Brenneman said the garage was destroyed as a result of the lightning strike from an electrical storm that had passed through the area early that morning.

According to officials, firefighters were able to control the blaze within 30 minutes and no injuries were reported as a result of this fire.

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Officials have released additional informa-tion regarding the crash on Route 231 that com-pletely halted traffic in both travel lanes.

According to a press release provided by Cap-tain Todd Ireland, of the Calvert County Sher-iff’s Office, the June 23 accident sent six indi-viduals to various hospitals in the area.

Members of the Sheriff’s Office, the Mary-land State Police and the Sheriff’s Office Crash Reconstruction Team responded to the inter-section of Route 231 at Skipjack Road for the collision.

According to officials, the collision involved a 2007 Ford Focus, a 2013 Freightliner Sprinter Van, a 2011 Honda Civic, a 2013 Ford Escape and a 2014 Kawasaki Ninja 1000.

Due to the collision, the driver of the street bike was ejected from the motorcycle and was transported to Prince George’s Shock Trauma, via Trooper 7, along with the driver of the Ford Focus. The operators of the Focus and the Ka-wasaki Ninja 1000 were listed in stable condi-tion, according to officials. One of the passen-gers in the Focus, along with the drivers of the Ford Escape; the Honda Civic; and the Sprinter Van, were all transported to Calvert Memorial Hospital, where they were treated for their inju-ries; a fellow passenger in the Ford Focus was not injured in the crash.

Preliminary investigation revealed that the Focus stopped on Hallowing Point Road (Route

231) westbound waiting to make a left turn into Calvert Mobile Home Park, just west of Skip Jack Road. A full-sized SUV utilized the shoul-der and passed the Focus to continue west down the road, when the Sprinter Van, which was directly behind the SVU traveling westbound, struck the Focus in the back, which pushed the Focus into oncoming traffic, officials confirmed. According to officials, the Honda Civic, which was traveling eastbound on the road, struck the Focus and as a result the Focus rotated and came to a rest in the middle of the roadway. Officials also stated that the Honda also rotated following the collision with the Focus and entered into the westbound travel lane of Route 231. According to the press release, the Ford Escape that was traveling behind the Freightliner Van swerved toward the shoulder in an attempt to the miss the Honda, however the Honda struck the Es-cape in the left front corner and pushed it up against the guardrail on the westbound side of Route 231. The Freightliner Van continued west after the first collision with the Focus into east-bound traffic and struck the Kawasaki Ninja, which ejected the driver before the motorcycle came to a halt on the eastbound shoulder – the Freightliner then entered the grass shoulder and struck a fence before coming to a rest.

Anyone with information regarding this col-lision is encouraged to contact Corporal Wahl-gren or Deputy First Class Hardesty, of the Cal-vert County Sheriff’s Office, at 410-535-2800.

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Update on Route 231 Crash

By Sarah MillerStaff Writer

Pending a presentation to the Board of County Commission-ers (BOCC) on July 21, Calvert County’s newest community center may soon be located in the former SMECO building on Dares Beach Road.

The building is currently owned by SMECO, said Direc-tor of General Services Wilson Freeland. The BOCC would purchase the property if they decide to move ahead with ef-forts to convert it into a com-munity center.

The building lends itself well to the conversion, Free-land said. There are a number of large conference rooms that could be used for classes, meet-ings, and other activities. It is

also well located near Calvert High School, Calvert Elemen-tary School, and within walk-ing distance from Silverwood Farm and additional housing developments.

The SMECO building would be an interim community cen-ter, Freeland said. Efforts to fund a suitable location for a permanent community cen-ter in Prince Frederick would continue.

If the BOCC decides to con-vert the SMECO building, the work would be done toward the end of the year, with the grand opening in December, Free-land said.

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Officials have released additional in-formation regarding the crash on Route 231 that completely halted traffic in both travel lanes.

According to a press release provided by Captain Todd Ireland, of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office, the June 23 ac-cident sent six individuals to various hospitals in the area.

Members of the Sheriff’s Office, the Maryland State Police and the Sheriff’s Office Crash Reconstruction Team re-sponded to the intersection of Route 231 at Skipjack Road for the collision.

According to officials, the collision involved a 2007 Ford Focus, a 2013 Freightliner Sprinter Van, a 2011 Honda Civic, a 2013 Ford Escape and a 2014 Kawasaki Ninja 1000.

Due to the collision, the driver of the street bike was ejected from the mo-torcycle and was transported to Prince George’s Shock Trauma, via Trooper 7, along with the driver of the Ford Focus. The operators of the Focus and the Ka-wasaki Ninja 1000 were listed in stable condition, according to officials. One of the passengers in the Focus, along with the drivers of the Ford Escape; the Hon-da Civic; and the Sprinter Van, were all transported to Calvert Memorial Hos-pital, where they were treated for their injuries; a fellow passenger in the Ford Focus was not injured in the crash.

Preliminary investigation revealed that the Focus stopped on Hallow-ing Point Road (Route 231) westbound waiting to make a left turn into Calvert

Mobile Home Park, just west of Skip Jack Road. A full-sized SUV utilized the shoulder and passed the Focus to continue west down the road, when the Sprinter Van, which was directly behind the SVU traveling westbound, struck the Focus in the back, which pushed the Focus into oncoming traffic, officials confirmed. According to officials, the Honda Civic, which was traveling east-bound on the road, struck the Focus and as a result the Focus rotated and came to a rest in the middle of the roadway. Officials also stated that the Honda also rotated following the collision with the Focus and entered into the westbound travel lane of Route 231. According to the press release, the Ford Escape that was traveling behind the Freightliner Van swerved toward the shoulder in an attempt to the miss the Honda, however the Honda struck the Escape in the left front corner and pushed it up against the guardrail on the westbound side of Route 231. The Freightliner Van contin-ued west after the first collision with the Focus into eastbound traffic and struck the Kawasaki Ninja, which ejected the driver before the motorcycle came to a halt on the eastbound shoulder – the Freightliner then entered the grass shoulder and struck a fence before com-ing to a rest.

Anyone with information regarding this collision is encouraged to contact Corporal Wahlgren or Deputy First Class Hardesty, of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office, at 410-535-2800.

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By Emily CharlesContributing Writer

Abuse is a serious issue that isn’t al-ways immediately recognized when it’s happening. In an effort to raise aware-ness of domestic violence and to reach out to fellow victims of abuse, local au-thor and playwright Adriene Gross re-cently published a short book reflecting on her own experiences in an abusive relationship, her journey through recov-ery, and ultimately, an exit from abuse.

The book is titled “Exit,” and is based on Gross’ play of the same purpose and name.

“I was inspired to write the book by someone that attended my play. They said ‘You took the time to do the play, you should write a book about it,’” Gross said. She wrote the book with the inten-tion to help others, whether they need help to recognize the signs of abuse or simply need a story to relate to. So far, Gross has been able to send copies to domestic violence programs in Mary-land, Virginia and Washington, D.C. Eventually, she hopes to spread her story throughout all 50 states.

In the coming month, Gross will be

filming a television interview to talk about the release of her book and her hopes for its readers. For those who don’t already have a copy of the book, Gross is happy to email PDF copies upon request, always willing to share her healing experience.

“The average writer normally does a book and then a play may follow. Mine was exactly the opposite. Reenacting some of the domestic violence scenes had a big impact on my emotions, but af-ter the play, writing it all down on paper was a great way to deal with that pain,” Gross said.

Gross hopes her book will inspire victims of domestic abuse to escape the heavy weight of their pasts and to move forward into a better tomorrow, while also helping others to avoid simi-lar situations. Love is important, Gross stressed, but we have to look in the right places.

For more information about “Exit,” contact Adriene Gross [email protected].

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Calvert Physician Associates (CPA), the provider network of Calvert Memorial Hospital and the Calvert Health System, is pleased to announce the expansion of our network of community-based prima-ry care providers with the addition of two long-standing and well-regarded Calvert County family medicine practices.

Starting June 29, the practices of Charles W. Bennett, MD and Calvert Family Practice Associates began operat-ing under the names of Calvert Primary Care Lusby and Calvert Primary Care Prince Frederick, respectively. These practices join Dunkirk, Solomons and Twin Beaches to bring the total number of primary care locations serving the community as part of CPA to five.

The physicians joining CPA include Drs. J. Michael Brooks and Michelle Folsom, both of Calvert Family Practice Associates, and Dr. Charles W. Bennett. All three physicians are board certified in family medicine and have well-estab-lished relationships with Calvert Memo-rial Hospital.

Dean Teague, president and CEO of Calvert Memorial Hospital and Calvert Physicians Associates said, “I am de-lighted that Dr. Brooks, Dr. Folsom and Dr. Bennett have decided to become part of CPA. They represent a level of care for their patients and a commitment to the community that is the core of our phi-losophy at the hospital and CPA.”

He went on to say, “We are working hard to create a healthcare system that helps our community get well, keep well

and live well. The addition of Calvert Family Practice Associ-ates and Dr. Bennett to CPA lets us deliver on the model that of-fers full access to a wide range of clinical services and excep-tional patient care right here where you live.”

Dr. Bennett has served the community for over 30 years and is enthusiastic about the new affiliation with the hospital.

“I am delighted to be a part of the CPA organization and to have the opportunity to partici-pate in the hospital’s strategy for delivering quality health care to my patients and to the commu-nity. Lusby has been my home for my entire life and being able to foresee a healthy future for my family, friends, neighbors and patients is a blessing.”

“This is an ideal partnership for the future of patient care,” Dr. Brooks said.

“Being part of CPA will give us even better access to their en-tire network, including the specialist pro-viders in Gastroenterology, Ear Nose and Throat, Surgery, Physical Medicine and Hematology/Oncology. We have worked with the CPA providers for a long time, so we know that it is a strong organiza-tion with a reputation for delivering high-quality care. As Calvert Family Practice Associates, we have always strived to provide optimum care for our patients,

and we know that we will be able to con-tinue that as part of the Calvert Primary Care team.”

According to CPA Executive Direc-tor Teresa Baran. “Our goal at CPA is to build a network of providers to meet the healthcare needs of the Calvert County community now and in the future, and bringing these practices onboard is a big step in achieving that. Having a strong presence in primary care is the founda-

tion of any good healthcare system. Calvert Family Practice Associates and Dr. Bennett certainly enhance that foundation for CPA.”

Drs. Bennett, Brooks and Folsom join the over 20 other physicians, nurse practitioners, physician as-sistants and specialist providers that comprise the CPA network: Primary Care (Family Medicine); Gastroenterology; Hematology and Oncology; Otolaryngology (ENT); Physical Medicine and Pain Man-agement; Surgical Care (General Surgery); and The Women’s Center (OB/GYN).

Calvert Physician Associates is dedicated to the health and well-being of all the residents within our service area. Most insurance plans are accepted and new patients are always welcome. Nurse care coor-dinators in primary care provide extra support for those with chronic conditions. A patient portal makes it easy to communicate with your care team online 24/7 and electronic medical records enhance informa-

tion sharing between providers. All our physicians are on active staff at Calvert Memorial Hospital with offices conve-niently located throughout the county, many on the hospital campus.

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By Ronald N. Guy Jr.Contributing Writer

In January, the Washington Na-tionals, already stocked with superb starting pitching, signed former De-troit Tigers pitcher Max Scherzer, the crown jewel of free agents, to a seven-year $210M contract that is paid out over a mortgage-like 14 years.

My initial reaction: I hope the Nats locked in a low interest rate and avoided private mortgage insur-ance…and what a ludicrous waste of financial resources. With a starting rotation of Stephen Strasburg, Jor-dan Zimmermann, Doug Fister, Gio Gonzalez and Tanner Roark, was the addition of Scherzer necessary, especially considering teams typi-cally use only four starting pitchers during the playoffs? Dollars aside, was the impact on team chemistry considered? With several key play-ers – shortstop Ian Desmond, center fielder Denard Span and the afore-mentioned Zimmermann and Fister – facing free agency in 2016, signing Scherzer signaled many Nats would be playing elsewhere next year. And wouldn’t Scherzer’s presence at the top of the rotation cause the would-be/wanna-be/just-hasn’t-been pitch-ing alpha dog Strasburg to pout?

That’s what I thinking in January. Today, I’m an idiot.

What does a $210M pitcher look like? I don’t know, but it must re-semble Max Scherzer – he’s crush-ing it. The ace hurler became “one of the guys” immediately (scratch that chemistry concern off the list) and has been everything – fun, fi-ery, reliable and consistent – that the mentally and physically fragile Strasburg isn’t (he’s back on the dis-abled list…shocker).

Through last weekend, Scherzer has posted a 1.82 ERA (second to Zack Greinke), recorded 139 strike-outs (fifth in MLB), walked 14 (sec-ond to Phil Hughes among pitchers with at least 100 innings pitched) and has thrown three complete games, two shutouts and a no-hitter. “Going geek”, Scherzer’s advanced statistics layer on the superlatives: a WHIP (walks and hits per innings pitched) of 0.78, a strikeout/walk rate of 9.93 and batting average against of .181…all tops in MLB. And then there’s Scherzer’s sick 1.25 Component ERA, a Sabremetrics formula that predicts a player’s ERA by analyzing surrendered walks and hits (thereby removing luck as a fac-

tor). Houston’s Dallas Keuchel is a distant second at 1.82.

But – and there’s always a but with D.C. sports – Scherzer’s usage is concerning. In his 16 Washington starts, he’s pitched at least six in-nings and has gone seven or more 13 times. He has 118 innings on his golden right arm so far and is pacing to approach 240, 20 more than his career high.

Remember, Scherzer is 30 and signed to a seven-year contract with a 14-year payment plan. If you were going to make peace with burning him up, wouldn’t you do that in Oc-tober? Why mid-season? And we all know pitchers are like sports cars: fabulous when running but often un-der repair.

Scherzer’s workload is odd too considering the kid gloves with which Washington has handled Strasburg. Who can forget the Nats putting Strasburg on ice just before the 2012 playoffs because he had reached a team-imposed innings limit in his first year back from Tommy John surgery?

But current manager Matt Wil-liams wasn’t around in 2012 and he’s infatuated with Scherzer. Can you blame him? The man gets paid to win games and Scherzer’s as dependable as humidity during a Maryland sum-mer. What do you do as a manager tasked with producing results – wins, earnings, etc? You rely on your best, those you can trust. They get “new opportunities”, code-speak for more work and responsibility. Burnout? Ahh…nonsense. I had a Scherzer in high school: a buddy who happened to be a straight-A student. I called the poor dude nearly every night for homework guidance. He never seemed to mind – like Scherzer - but it probably drove his parents nuts.

While Williams has managed oth-er players carefully, he has identified his go-to man, his horse…and he’s riding him. Thus far, the Nats have reaped the rewards of Scherzer’s workload, but in late September, af-ter 240-ish innings and roughly 33 regular season starts, will he have anything left for an October stretch run? And isn’t $210M justified only by October dominance and a World Series championship? Has Scher-zer’s brilliance compromised his manager’s prudence? Is it possible Scherzer, like my homework life-line, is too good?

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The Calvert County Branch of the NAACP held its 20th Annual African American Community Day at Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum on Saturday, June 13. A day that was filled with family fun, Southern Soul Music, Jazz, Southern Gospel, plenty to eat, and good fellowship. Special rec-ognition was given to the Calvert County Minority Business Alli-ance and The Southern Maryland Black Chamber of Commerce, Inc.

Sean Sarvis, Gospel Comedian, was the Master of Ceremonies for the day. He kept the program moving, on time and the audience in stitches with his routine. Com-missioner Pat Nutter displayed his skills by performing marvelous feats of magic. Patuxent UMC Praise Choir lifted our spirits as they sang a number of notable praise songs. The Plum Point UMC Liturgical Dancers enter-tained the audience with their in-terpretive dancing. The melodious voices of the Brooks UMC Divine Worshipers put all of us in a wor-shipful atmosphere.

More than 500 people visited during the day, viewing many ex-hibits and displays from commu-nity organizations and businesses. A host of thank yous go to the fol-lowing displayers and exhibitors - Chris Banks/EXIT Landmark; Ruth’s Miracle Group Home Foun-dation; Calvert County Historical Society; Mishonna Perry/EXIT Realtor; Maryland State Police; Calvert County HealthDepart-ment; Democratic Central Com-mittee; Calvert County Minority Business Alliance; Smithsonian’s Anacostia Community Museum; Concerned Black Women of Cal-vert County; Southern Maryland Black Chamber of Commerce, Inc.; Simple Desires; SAGE; Mari-lyn Cooper; Shades of Pink; Imadi SWAG.

The array of food that was avail-able was astonishing with the ability to satisfy any taste imagin-able. A most gracious thank you to Tamo Smoothies; Smokin Joe’s BBQ; Heavenly Chicken & Ribs; Kona Ice of Calvert County; Flex Island Jamaican Grill; Texianna Jones, Ice Cream; L&G Bennett Enterprises; and Mt Olive UMC ensuring that no one would be hungry.

The afternoon began with per-formances by the renown Irvin Stacy Haywood and the Bowie State University Community Jazz Ensemble with their big band sound. And if that was not enough, we were entertained by the versa-tile 3 time “Stellar Award Nomi-

nee” John Tillery and Living Sac-rifice. For those that left early they missed an award winning per-formance by Jimmy Bennett and Unique Creation Band. Thanks for a wonderful display of musical tal-ent, what a show.

Two bicycles, donated by Lam-bertine Jones, were raffled and two lucky youth, each went home with a brand new bicycle. A spe-cial thanks to the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office for conducting a bicycle safety workshop for the youth.

The 20th African American Family Community Day would not have been possible without our event partners - The Board of County Commissioners and the Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum. Kudos to Jefferson Pat-terson Park and Museum for their guided tour of their facilities in a “solar powered” cart. In addition, we extend a very special thanks to our sponsors, who without their support the Day would not have been possible - SMECO; Reid’s School Bus, Inc.; Brothers’ John-son, Inc.; Malcolm and Annette Funn; Sewell Funeral Home; Chesapeake Beach Resort & Spa; and the Southern Maryland Black Chamber of Commerce, Inc. Spe-cial contributions by Lambertine Jones Trucking (large tent & bi-cycles) and Kenneth & Glinda An-derson (moon bounce) were great-ly appreciated. Also, we were very thankful for the Judy Center at Patuxent Elementary School, Cal-vert County Head Start and Chris Banks for coordinating children activities.

We thank everyone who attend-ed and trust you enjoyed yourself. Without you the Day would not have been possible. Take time now to mark your calendar for next year, Saturday, June 18, 2016, for more fun, food, music and fellowship.

Thanks to all from the African American Family Community Day Event Committee --

Wondell BrownMichael KentCora DrumgoDelores MackallJoyce Freeland Ruth ReidMalcolm Funn Sheila Montaque Parker Debora Harris Guffrie Smith

Malcolm L. Funn, Chesapeake Beach, Md.Media Event Contact

Thanks for the African American Community Day

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How many are heading out this summer for vacation? I suspect a large number will take advantage of the kids being out of school to travel. Many destinations near and far will see new or returning visitors. While citizens from our county will travel elsewhere, others will come here and experience the unique-ness of Calvert County.

Your County Commissioners are no differ-ent in occasionally needing a vacation, but I believe some of us will vacation with a twist. Each have a county issued iPad which af-fords continued communication to staff and citizens alike. For me, a long time in com-ing vacation is planned for early November instead of the summer. When that happens, my responsiveness may be delayed some due to the time difference between the east coast and Hawaii.

In the meantime, if your county commis-sioners are currently looking a little tired, it could be that we’ve reached the half-way mark in this calendar year and have accom-plished much. While our formal Tuesday meetings are typically 3 – 4 days/month and may include an evening meeting, this recent June was quite different. Commissioners formally met 5 straight Tuesdays in June and most of these meetings included evening sessions. This is not a complaint, but it does mean our staff also worked this increased schedule and they also deserve some time relief. We will not have a formal meeting for the first two weeks of July.

Our meetings over the past 6 months, however, were not just meeting for the sake of meeting. Your commissioners have truly caused or set into motion many improve-ments in the shift towards greater economic development within our town centers. Con-sistent with the new administration in An-napolis, our county is becoming more busi-ness friendly. Yet, we have not forsaken the desires to maintain our county being as rural

as possible – though Calvert County does appear to be more residential than rural; but that is a debate for an-other time.

Many of the initiatives un-derway stem from the Com-missioners’ Guidance that we identified early in our term and for which was previously described here in the Commissioner’s Cor-ner. While three of the commissioners have been through the rigors of office for several years, it sure does appear that the two new commissioners have done remarkably well in getting up to speed and making their unique contributions.

To be expected, the work done over the past 6 months may not be immediately evi-dent, but will, as time permits implementa-tion of this new direction. Among the most evident items our citizens will see include the emergence of a community recreation center in the Prince Frederick area, plans unfolding for Armory Square, continued progress towards construction of exporting of liquefied natural gas, and greater trans-parency in the building of next year’s budget.

It may be vacation time. Many are taking a needed rest, but the work of the county re-mains continuous. Your county government does not totally stop even on those days when it is technically closed. Enjoy your vacation. Stay in touch.

Board of CountyCommissioners Vice PresidentEvan K. SlaughenhouptJr. (R)3rd DistrictRepresentative

Vacation Plans?Commissioner’s Corner


SHERIFF’S BLOTTERThe following information is compiled directly

from publicly released police reports.

During the week of June 92 through July 5, deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,446 calls for service throughout the community.

Citizens with information on the follow-ing crimes or any criminal activity in Calvert County who wish to report it anonymously can now access the Calvert County Crime

Solvers link through the Sheriff’s Office website.

Go to http://www.co.cal.md.us/residents/safety/law/sheriff/ and click on the Crime Solvers link to leave an anonymous tip on-line, or call 410-535-2880. Information lead-ing to the arrest and conviction of a suspect could result in a $1,000 reward.

Cops & Courts

MARYLAND STATE POLICE BLOTTER

Prince Frederick

Burglary Case #15-35287:

On June 29 between 9:00 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. someone entered a shed on the property of a home on Chesapeake Avenue in Prince Frederick and stole a Craftsman power washer, a 7 horse-power outboard motor and 2 red plas-tic gas cans, altogether valued at $880. DFC C. Childress is investigating.

Destruction of Property Case#15-35338:

Vandals caused $500 in damage when they spray painted lewd pictures on the front doors of Huntingtown High School. The damage was discovered on June 30. Anyone with information is asked to contact Dep. S. Rediker at 410-535-2800.


Dep. W. Beisel is also investigating a spray painting that happened overnight between June 29 and 30 in the 2300 block of Sansbury Drive in Chesapeake Beach. The owner of a vehicle showed Dep. Beisel where someone had spray painted lewd drawings on the vehicle on the door, mirror, headlight and windshield.

Theft Case #15-35352:

Someone stole four rims and tires, valued at $4,000, off a vehicle that had been parked in the 700 block of Keith Lane in Owings between June 29 and 30. The rear driver’s side door window was broken out as well. Dep. D. Clark is investigating.


Unknown suspect(s) entered a garage in the 5700 block of Long Beach Drive in St. Leonard on June 30 between 6:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. and stole a Troy-Bilt 7,000 kw generator and an Emglo twin tank electric air compressor. The

stolen items are valued at $3,500 and damage is estimated at $300. It also appears the suspect(s) tried to gain ac-cess to the home but were unsuccessful. DFC A. Locke is investigating.

CDS Violation Case #15-35660:

On July 1 at 3:23 p.m., while on routine patrol Dep. T. Mohler conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for failure to stop at a stop sign on Fairgrounds Road and Armory Road in Prince Frederick. When contact-ing the driver, identified as Goldie Louraine Kerrick, 57, of Wash-ington, D.C., he detected a strong odor of alcohol and marijuana. Kerrick failed to pass field sobriety tests and was found to have drug paraphernalia. After taking Kerrick to the detention center, she was found to have second item of suspected drug paraphernalia. Kerrick has been charged with posses-sion of drug paraphernalia; a grinder, possession of contraband in a place of confinement, DUI of drugs and alcohol, DUI of alcohol, negligent driving, and several other traffic citations.


A homeowner in the 3000 block of Ross Road in St. Leonard advised Dep. T. Holt that between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on July 1, someone broke into his home causing $600 in damage and stole a 65 inch Panasonic television valued at $1,500. The investigation continues.


A fence sign at the Breezy Point Beach in Chesapeake Beach was spray painted with red paint. The damage was discovered on July 2. Dep. W. Durner is investigating.

Theft/Shoplifting:

On 6/29/15 at 8:27 p.m., Trooper First Class Casarella responded to the Walmart in Prince Frederick for a reported theft. An unknown suspect was observed by the Asset Protection associate remov-ing two knives and some other hunting equipment from the store. Investigation is continuing.

Possession of Marijuana:

On 7/1/15 at 4:54 p.m., Trooper First Class Wiesemann stopped a vehicle for traffic violations on Rt. 4 near Creston Lane in Solomons. The odor of burnt marijuana was emitting from inside the vehicle. Kurstein R. Mcnish, 29 of Lex-ington Park, was issued the appropriate traffic citations, a civil citation for pos-session of less than 10 grams of marijua-na and was released from the scene.

Disorderly Conduct:

On 7/3/15 at 11:39 a.m., Trooper Me-gelick responded to the 500 block of Sol-omons Island Rd. in Prince Frederick for a disorderly complaint. Erik R. Crouse,

36 of Chesapeake Beach, was severely intoxicated and acting in a disorderly manner in the restaurant and using pro-fanity. He was arrested and incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.

Possession of Marijuana:

On 7/3/15 at 1:32 p.m., Trooper First Class Costello stopped a vehicle for traf-fic violations on Rt. 260 in Chesapeake Beach. An odor of marijuana was emit-ting from inside the vehicle. A probable cause search resulted in finding a small container of marijuana. Dashawn A. Torney, 22 of Huntingtown, was issued a civil citation for possession of less than 10 grams of marijuana and was released from the scene.

Possession of Marijuana:On 7/3/15 at 10:06 p.m., Trooper First

Class Costello stopped a vehicle for traf-fic violations at 5th St. and Frederick Ave. in North Beach. Eric B. Bejarano, 32 of Chesapeake Beach, was found to be in possession of less than 10 grams of mari-juana. He was issued a Civil Citation and was released.

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Charles M. Esak, 79Charles M. Esak, 79, of Huntingtown,

passed away on Friday, June 26, in Wash-ington Hospital Center, Washington, D.C.

He was born in Gary, W.Va., on Septem-ber 17, 1935, to Judith (Macko) and John Esak. He was a veteran of the United States Army and a Master Carpenter belonging to Carpenters Union #1694 in Washington, D.C. for over 50 years.

In his spare time, he enjoyed garden-ing, shopping for and collecting an-tiques, watching the Washington Red-skins, New York Yankees and his beloved West Virginia Mountaineers.

He was the beloved husband to Delores S. (Kovach) Esak and loving father to Deb-bie Redfern and her husband Ken, Anne Marie Hobbs, and Mary Vandegrift and her fiancé Keith Glenn. He was the devoted grandfather to Kelly and Cathy Hobbs. He is also survived by several nieces, neph-ews and his beloved cat Jasmine.

Contributions in his name may be made to the American Heart/American Stroke Association, 4217 Park Place Ct., Glen Allen, Va. – www.honor.americanheart.org or the American Diabetes Associa-tion, 1025 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., 10th Floor, Washington, D.C. www.diabetes.org/honor

Viewing and Funeral Services were held at Lee Funeral Home Calvert, Owings, followed by burial at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham.

Mary Kathleen “Kathy” Cleary, 65

Mary Kathleen “Kathy” Cleary, 65, of Dunkirk, passed away on Saturday, June 27, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on October 30, 1949, in Washington, D.C., to Anne (Buckley) and Ralph Lewis.

Kathy was a school teacher at St. Mary’s in Annapolis teaching first and second grades. She enjoyed baking and spending time with her family…especially spoiling her grandchildren. She was very involved in her church and lived her faith. She was a loving mother, wife, grandmother and friend. She was always ready with a smile, offering a shoulder to cry on and there when you needed a helping hand. Her love of God, family and life will be missed by many.

Kathy was the beloved wife for over 41 years to Joseph L. Cleary. She was a lov-ing mother to Joseph William Cleary and his wife Leah, Kerry Kathleen Cleary and Bridget Anne Cleary and her fiancé Darko DeJanovic. She was a devoted grand-mother to Daniel William, Ethan Joseph and Caleb James Cleary. She was the sis-ter to John Lewis, Colleen Walling, the late Nancy McAllister and aunt to several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contribu-tions may be made to the Birthright of Annapolis,

269A Peninsula Farm Road, Building 1, Arnold www.stmarysannapolis.org/Birthright

A Memorial Gathering was held at Lee Funeral Home Calvert and a Mass of Christian Burial was held at Holy Family Catholic Church, Davidsonville. Burial was private.

William Thomas Bowen, 85William Thomas Bowen,

85, of Prince Frederick passed away on June 28, in Prince Frederick.

Born 5:30 a.m. Sunday, Oc-tober 20, 1929, at Island Creek to Thomas Monnett and Evelyn Hance Bowen. He enjoyed gar-dening and going down on the family farm- Meadowcreek Farm.

He was preceded in death by his parents and infant daughter, Susan Diane Bowen.

He is survived by his loving wife of 61 1/2 years, Betty Rawlings Bowen, daughter Pa-tricia Lynn, Sons - William Stuart and Harry Michael and his wife Theresa Chaney Bowen. Grandchildren, Bonnie Marie Donahue and her husband Jeff, William Stuart “Bo” Bowen and wife Heather, and Ashley M. Scott and husband Tommy. Great Grandchildren, Tay-lor Elizabeth Stock, Logan Thomas Bowen, Colin Michael Gribble, Fiona Claire Scott, and Alana Paige Scott. Step-Great Grandchil-dren, Tyler Hite, Nyla Christiani and Delilha Escalona.

Sisters, Evelyn Elizabeth Bowen, Martha Sewell Bowen Jones, and Brother Douglas Rodney “D.O.” Bowen and his wife Jean. Sister-in-law, Esther R. Cox and her husband, Fred. Several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Educated in Calvert County Public Schools, attended Western Maryland College (now McDaniel). Graduate of DeVry Univer-sity with a Masters Electrician License. Life-long member of the United Methodist Church, joining Huntingtown U M Church at the age of 12 years, was a member of the youth choir and the youth fellowship. Attended Trinity United Methodist Church and served on com-mittees such as Finance, U M Men, SPPRC. Returned to Waters Memorial United Meth-odist Church where the family membership dates back to 1843. Served as Sunday school teacher, Sunday School Superintendent, was Treasurer of Building Committee and Chair-man of Administrative Council, Staff Pas-tor Parish Relation Committee and Finance Committee. Took an active part in the Fund Raising Committee as Advertising Chairman and the Board of Trustees as Treasurer. He also enjoyed singing in the Gospel Choir.

In 1948 was instrumental in the forma-tion of the Maryland National Guard Unit Co “A” 121st Engineer Bn. at Prince Frederick. Achieved the rank of CWO 2 and served in the Army Reserves for a total of 13 years.

William served the people of Calvert County his entire lifetime through his busi-ness of 43 years in the appliance and Propane gas service and through public service. One of his favorite Bible verses was from Colos-sians 3:23, “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as though you were working for the Lord.” Served as President of the Maryland Propane Gas Association from 1986 to 1987. Was elected to serve on the Cal-vert County Board of County Commissioners from 1982 to 1990 and served as President for five years. Served as President of the Tri-County Council of Southern Maryland from 1985 to 1987.

Was appointed by the Calvert County Board of Education to study the feasibility

of the Vocational Education Program, re-sulting in the Calvert Career Center we now have. Also served on the Calvert Memo-rial Hospital Board of Directors for 17 years and on the Board of Directors of the Calvert County Chamber of Commerce for five years.

William was also active in many organiza-tions including, Lions Club, Charter Member of St. Leonard VFRS - Co.7, Elks Club, a 32nd Degree Mason, Maryland Farm Bureau,

Scottish Rite, PaPoPeake Shriners Club and the Bomui Temple.

Arrangements provided by Rausch Funeral Home, Port Republic. Viewing was held at Waters Memorial United Methodist Church, on Wednesday, July 1, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral Service was held on Thursday July 2 at 11 a.m. at Waters Memo-rial United Methodist Church, 5400 Mackall Road, St. Leonard. Burial following the ser-vice at Asbury Cemetery, Barstow.

In lieu of Flowers, please make contribu-tions to Waters Memorial United Methodist Church Building Fund, or Calvert Hospice: Burnett-Calvert Hospice house.

June Fairweather, 87June Fairweather, 87, of Solomons, passed

away on June 29 at her residence.Born June 11, 1928, in Salt Lake City, UT,

she was the daughter of the late Henry Wil-liam Deneke and Lucile (Fouhy) Deneke.

June is survived by her children, Stephen Edwin Fairweather of West Linn, OR, Leslie Brooks of St. Leonard, LeeAnne Johnson of Round Hill, Va. and David William Fair-weather of Windham, N.H.; grandchildren, Shelley Fairweather-Vega, Sarah Fairweath-er, Maria Brooks, Jake Johnson, Ashleigh Johnson, Emma Fairweather and Nicho-las Fairweather; great–grandchildren, Jo-seph and Maria Vega; and brother, Richard Deneke of Stone Mountain, Ga. In addition to her parents, June was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin William Fairweather and grandson, Sean Michael Brooks.

Condolences to the family may be made at www.rauschfuneralhomes.com.

Winola Jean Moore, 89Winola Jean Moore, 89,

of Prince Frederick, passed away on June 30, at her home in Prince Frederick.

She was born on January 30, 1926, in Jefferson, N.C. to the late Calvin Wesley and Ennis Lyle Eldreth.

Winola retired from Aberdeen Proving Grounds in Maryland where she worked as an Administrative Bookkeeper. She was a member of St. Paul United Method-ist Church since 1983 and a member of the Red Hat Society. Winola was a very caring and giving person who was willing to drop everything to take care of someone else’s needs. She also volunteered at Calvert Me-morial Hospital working the Information

Desk for many years.She was the wife of the late Robert J.

Moore, and beloved mother of Jean Van Hart and her husband Bruce. Grandmoth-er of Jennifer Chapman and her husband Robert and Orion Van Hart and his wife Rosario, and Great grandmother of Aman-da, Emily, and Bobby Chapman and To-mas and Isabella Van Hart.

The family received friends at the Rausch Funeral Home, 4405 Broomes Island Road, Port Republic, on Sunday, July 5, from 2 to 5 p.m. Funeral services were on Monday July 6, 11 a.m. at St. Paul United Methodist Church, Lusby. Inter-ment will follow in the Church Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Calvert Hospice.

Ella Christina Moore, 89Ella Christina Moore,

age 89, of Prince Frederick, passed away June 29 at her residence surrounded by family. She was born Au-gust 22, 1925, in Washing-ton, D.C. to John Thomas and Agnes Theresa (Brightley) Conley. She was raised in Prince George’s County and graduated in 1944, from Maryland Park High School. Ella married Charles Edward Moore, III “Popeye” in 1945, and the couple made their home in Upper Marlboro until moving to Prince Frederick in 1991. Ella was employed as a Clerk for the District Court in Upper Marlboro until retiring.

Ella was preceded in death by her hus-band Charles “Popeye” Moore, III on March 3, 2006, a daughter Janet M. Duty on June 30, 2013, and a brother John T. Conley “Tom”.

Surviving are a daughter Patricia Lynn Price of Prince Frederick and sons Thomas E. Moore of Gambrills and George Dean Moore and his wife Michaele of Carolina Shores, N.C.; six grandchildren and four-teen great grandchildren.

Friends called on Tuesday, July 7, from 10 a.m. to noon at Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., 8325 Mt. Harmony Lane, Owings where a service and celebration of Ella’s life followed at noon. Interment was at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 8, at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham.

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Thursday, July 9, 2015 13The Calvert County Times Feature Story


“Nobody thought their house would be 20 percent less in 10 years,” said Economic De-velopment Commission Chairman and RE/MAX One Representative Chris Moore.

In the mid-2000s, during the economic boom, people were buying houses beyond their buying power and then taking out two mortgages. When the bubble burst in 2008, homeowners found themselves trapped by debt.

Things are staring to look up again.Moore and other realtors are starting to

see more first time homebuyers coming in. People are starting “buy up,” looking for larger homes to accommodate growing families. Homes in neighborhoods are the most sought after, Moore said. In Calvert, most prospective homebuyers are looking for homes in Prince Frederick. The largest number of homes is in Lusby, Chesapeake Beach, and North Beach.

The current market is neither a buyers nor a seller’s market. Instead, the market is start-ing to level out and become healthier. People are buying with more common sense, Moore said. Instead of falling in love with a house and buying it whether they can afford it or not, Moore is seeing buyers negotiate for a better price or walk away from a house out of their price range.

On average, sellers are seeing their prop-erty move within 100 days of being put on the market, said Past Southern Maryland Association of Realtors (SMAR) President and Hometown Real Estate Broker Owner Kevin Turner.

“If your house is priced appropriately and in good condition, you’re not going to be waiting long,” he said.

According SMAR, “Southern Maryland is currently the fastest-growing geographic region in the state of Maryland. The area’s strong population and economic growth is due, in part, to area dynamics and the close proximity to the Nation’s Capitol. Calvert and St. Mary’s counties are among the lead-ers in the regional growth with a combined projected population increase of 81 percent over the next two decades due to the De-partment of Defense’s efforts to consolidate military activities at Patuxent River Na-val Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD).”

Statistics from getsmartcharts.com show houses are gaining value. In a year-to-year comparison, homes in Sunderland, Ow-ings, Huntingtown, Prince Frederick, North Beach, Chesapeake Beach, and Broomes Is-land are being sold for higher average prices.

The market has been growing steadily, which is healthy, Turner said. If there is a strong base established for the real estate market, the likelihood of drastic upswings followed by catastrophic drops decreases.

The outlook nation wide is similarly positive.

According to realtor.org, existing home sales nation wide are up by 5.9 percent.

“Fueled partly by an increase in sales to first-time buyers, existing-home sales in-creased in May to their highest pace in near-ly six years,” the website reads.

Calvert tends to be a popular county be-cause of its proximity to large employers and government hubs, and because of it’s geographic location, Turner said.

Calvert has a lot going for it, but the coun-

ty has to work hard to remain competitive, Moore said. Recently, Calvert has had some trouble attracting new homebuyers. For a long time, Calvert County had the distinc-tion of having the best schools in the tri-county area, which was a big selling point. Now, St. Mary’s and Charles counties have schools to rival Calvert County’s. In addi-tion, St. Mary’s and Charles counties have had significant economic growth, and are similarly located to Washington, D.C., and other major areas.

“Calvert County needs to do a better job to attract people who want to live here,” Moore said.

In a positive step forward, there is a new hosing development under construction in Prince Frederick just north of the Whisper-ing Woods housing development. The devel-opment will help the county tax base by add-

ing new roofs and encouraging individuals to move to the county.

Another challenge in Calvert’s housing market is the process individuals must go through to build their home rather than buy one.

“The regulations in place to start a house are onerous,” Moore said, adding that just to get a shovel in the dirt can cost between $35,000 and $45,000.

Locally, anyone hoping to build a home must get approval from the Department of Inspections and Permits, the Department of

Water and Sewer, and the Calvert County Health Department, among other state and local agencies.

Buying a home has become a long, com-plicated process, Moore said. Before getting the keys, homebuyers have to sign 30 to 40 pages of documents. There are a lot of pit-falls, which affect buyers and sellers alike. Because there are so many details, Moore recommends homebuyers work with li-censed realtors.

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Thursday, July 9, 2015The Calvert County Times14 Education

Lt. Governor Boyd Rutherford was joined today by Maryland State Depart-ment of Education Superintendent Dr. Lillian Lowery, Department of General Services Secretary Gil Bassette, and De-partment of Human Resources Secretary (DHR) Sam Malhotra to officially kick off the YouthWorks Summer Internship Pro-gram with a welcoming ceremony. Student participants, who started their internships on June 29, will participate in a five-week summer jobs program.

In June, Governor Larry Hogan an-nounced $3.13 million in state funding to provide approximately 8,100 Baltimore City youth residents with summer job opportuni-ties and work experience. Allocated to the Youth Works and Hire One Youth programs through the Department of Labor, Licens-ing and Regulation (DLLR), funds were provided through a combination of a DHR and DLLR grant administered to Baltimore City for youth job opportunity programs. Funding was already provided in the state budget, and private funding was secured by state and city officials.

“This is a great opportunity to provide our young people with summer jobs and set the foundation for them to become produc-tive members of Maryland’s workforce,” said Lt. Governor Rutherford. “I commend the YouthWorks program, as well as the participating state agencies, for providing our youth with real work environments that will impact their lives for years to come.”

The program, whose slogan is “Sum-mer Jobs Launch Careers,” runs until July

31 and gives Baltimore City young people between the ages 14 and 21 opportunities to work with mentors who will help them develop positive work habits and attitudes, as well as learn skills related to and job requirements, career development, and financial literacy. Currently, DGS has 23 YouthWorks interns who have been placed in various divisions within the agency; MSDE has 24 at its Baltimore City head-quarters, and DHR has 17.

“We are so excited about having these students at DGS for five weeks,” Secretary Bassette said. “We’re going to make it a worthwhile experience that they can look back on and say it made a positive differ-ence. Maybe five or ten years from now, one of these students will return as a DGS employee.”

“This is a wonderful opportunity not only to expose these teens and young adults to potential career pathways, but also to help them develop the important ‘soft’ skills they’ll need to succeed in the future, such as working in teams, complet-ing assigned projects, and developing a strong work ethic,” said Dr. Lowery.

Secretary Malhotra said of the program, “Summer jobs can launch careers, and that’s what we hope happens here. But more than that, this real-world experience will give each DHR intern an advantage, not only when they interview for jobs or work in a professional environment, but in everyday life as an adult.”

Hogan Administration Kicks Off YouthWorks Summer

Internship Program

The Board of Education of Calvert County and the Calvert Association of Supervisors and Administrators (CASA) reached tentative agreement for a multi-year collective bargaining agreement be-ginning FY16.

Under the tentative agreement reached on June 25, 2015, the parties agreed to a three-year contract with FY17 and FY18 open articles to include salary/compensa-tion and up to one other article selected by each party.

The new agreement includes language regarding the 10- and 11-month employee work year, leave, evaluation, hiring se-

lection process, and placement on salary schedule.

No salary or step increases were in-cluded in the tentative agreement; however, the parties agreed that further negotiations may occur if additional unrestricted oper-ating funds, in excess of that necessary to support programs and services deemed by the Superintendent as essential to the op-eration of the system, become available to the school system from the state or county funding sources during FY’16.

CASA and the Board must now ratify the tentative agreement.

Joint Press Release from the BOE of CCPS

and the CASA

By Taylor DevilleContributing Writer

Fine arts are an integral part of our close-knit community. During a time when arts education is threatened by budget cuts, hav-ing programs outside of school to fuel stu-dents’ creativity is of the utmost importance.

One such program, the Chesapeake Chil-dren’s Chorus, is being launched mid-August for that very purpose.

Founded by Krystal McCoy and directed by Lori Beth Sink and Laurel Dietz, the Chesapeake Children’s Chorus (CCC) is a choir for students the Tri-County area from grades 2 to 8. According to the CCC press release, the ensemble operates “as the chil-dren’s branch of the local adult choir St. Maries Musica”, and “is an auditioned vo-cal ensemble that meets weekly to provide musically-interested students with a unique choral education.”

In order to kick-off the CCC, its directors have planned a free Summer Sing workshop for kids interested in auditioning for chorus.

“It gives students a chance to meet the directors, myself and Miss Dietz,” said Lori Beth Sink. “We’ll play all sorts of ice-break-er games, do some warm ups, and we’ll start some singing and maybe run through some music. At the end of the process, we want to teach [the kids] how to audition so they’re not scared, and they’ll already have the experi-ence and know who we are.”

The CCC runs for two semesters—August

through December, then January through May. Students involved “will have the op-portunity to perform holiday and spring con-certs, as well as take their music to Southern Maryland community stages and festivals,” according to the press release.

What’s unique about the CCC is that they have the opportunity to sing and make friends with students from schools outside of their own county. “The more, the merrier!” Sink laughed when asked how many kids she’s looking to join the ensemble.

As far as music goes, students should ex-pect to sing a little bit of everything. “There’s the classical choral music that everybody expects to learn, but we also want to offer things that are newer and fun for the kids,” Sink explained. “We want to give them the opportunity to see what music is like around the world.”

Although the idea of an audition can be intimidating to kids, Summer Sing will help prepare students for the audition pro-cess. “[For auditions], we just want to hear their voice and check their range,” Sink said. “They’ll sing a familiar tune that they already know. It could be anything from Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star to Mary had a Little Lamb.”

“Summer Sing” will take place at Holly-wood United Methodist Church from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 16, and Thursday, Aug. 16. Students interested in joining CCC for its opening season should plan to audi-tion Thursday, Aug. 13, at Hollywood United Methodist Church.

New Chesapeake Children’s Chorus Launches with Free

“Summer Sing” Event for Kids

Thursday, July 9, 2015 15The Calvert County Times Education

From My Backyard to Our Bay was first developed by the Baltimore County Soil Conservation District. From there, the booklet was given to each of the Soil Conservation Districts in the Chesapeake Bay watershed area for customization. If the 17.5 million residents who live in the watershed area of the Chesapeake Bay read this booklet, and took to heart its suggestions and best practices, the Chesapeake Bay would see a dramatic increase in health. Obtain a FREE copy of the booklet by going to the St. Mary’s River Watershed Association, smrwa.org and downloading it. The booklet is available at Wentworth Nursery in Charlotte Hall; Chicken Scratch in Park Hall; The Greenery in Hollywood; Good Earth Natural Food; and the St. Mary’s Soil Conservation District in Leonardtown.

Join your local watershed association and make a difference for Our Bay!

smrwa.org

From my Backyard to our BayA St. Mary’s County Resident’s Guide to Improving Our Environment and Drinking Water

From My Backyard to Our Bay

A St. Mary’s County Resident’s Guide to

Improving Our Environment and Drinking Water

are youBay-Wise?are you

Bay-Wise?Bay-Wise landscapes minimize negative impacts on our waterways by using smarter lawn management techniques and gardening practices. The University of Maryland Extension Master Gardener Bay-Wise program in St. Mary’s County offers hands-on help with managing your landscape by providing information, a site visit, and landscape certifications. Our yardstick checklist is easy to understand and follow, and our team of trained Master Gardeners can help guide you through it while offering suggestions to improve both the appearance and sustainability of your landscape.

Call Now & Schedule a Visit!

301-475-4120extension.umd.edu/baywiseStart a Movement in Your

Neighborhood…Be the First to be Certified Bay-Wise!

This is the twenty-eighth in a series of articles that Mary Ann Scott ([email protected]) has adapted from From My Backyard to Our Bay in the hopes of increasing awareness of the powerful booklet that could do so much to help the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. Look for the next article in next week’s County Times!

Forest StewardshipForest land is important to the overall health of the Chesapeake Bay. Forests provide several layers, from the canopy to the forest floor, that act as filters, improve water quality, reduce sedimen-tation, remove nutrients, and regulate stream flow during storms.Maryland’s 2.5 million acres of forest, most of it privately owned, cover ap-proximately 42% of its land area. St. Mary’s County’s land area is about 50% forested, and has more than 400 miles of shoreline. Wooded buffers along these shorelines are critical to improv-ing Bay health. Acre for acre, forested lands produced the least amount of run-off and pollution. The County occupies a forest transitional zone, where the dominant tree species vary from oak/hickory to tulip poplar to sweet gum/red maple and loblolly pine.Forests can be harvested on a sus-tainable basis for materials, including structural lumber, crates, shelving and furniture, flooring, mulch, and pulp for paper. Forests can, in most cases, provide these products while

also maintaining and even enhancing wildlife habitat, recreational activities, and soil conservation. Timber harvests are closely monitored by a partnership of agencies, including St. Mary’s Soil Conservation District and St. Mary’s County Department of Land Use and Growth Management.

Plant a TreeGo to trees.maryland.gov for informa-tion on planting trees. There is a Rec-ommended Tree List for the program Marylanders Plant Trees. There is a $25.00 coupon on the website for pur-chasing a tree. However, the tree must be on the eligible list of trees. There are 14 small trees, or 29 large trees on the list that is updated periodically.County residents with questions about woodland stewardship and manage-ment, as well as timber harvesting, should contact a certified forester. The State of Maryland maintains a database of private Licensed Professional Forest-ers (LPFs), who work cooperatively with

the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Forest Service to assist land-owners with implementation of timber harvests. Lists of LPFs can be found at the DNR Web site below.Where to get help with…FOREST STEWARDSHIP QUESTIONS• Maryland Dept. of Natural Resources,

dnr.maryland.gov/forests/


Calling all teens! Do you know every-thing there is to know about pop culture? How about United States History? Or maybe the Marvel Cinematic Universe?

Then you may just be up for the Teen Trivia Night on Thursday, July 16 at the Calvert Library Prince Frederick branch.

The teen trivia night is open to all teens and free. Pre-registration is requested, but walk-ins will be accepted, said Public Services Librarian Tiffany Sutherland.

There is room for 10 groups of six or less, she said.

The trivia night is just one of a number of events hosted by Calvert Library for teens, Sutherland said. She gets ideas from the teen advisory group (TACOS), visitors to the li-brary, and the library’s Face-book and Twitter pages.

“It’s good to hear from as many kids as possible,” Suther-land said.

Additionally, there is a group of librarians led by Sutherland dedicated to coming up with fun and interesting activities for teens.

The goal of all teen activities is to offer a place for them to hang out and socialize.

For more information, visit calvert.lib.md.us or the Calvert Teens Facebook page.

[email protected]

By Crista DockrayContributing Writer

Things got a little twisty for some tots as they stretched body and spirit in some fun yoga poses. The Yoga and Active Art mini-camp at Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center offered 3 to 5 year olds time for yoga, active games and crafts. Some move-ment activities included freeze dance, hula hooping, hot potato and bowling. Crafts were chalk drawings, bubble wrap art pictures, and binocular decorating with a walk through the woods to find fairy houses. The camp ran from July 7 to July 9 offering two-hour morning or afternoon sessions with slight variations of both inside and outside activities for each day. For more information on sum-mer camps or on Annmarie Gardens, call 410-326-4640 or visit [email protected]

Trivia Night for Teens! Twisty Tots

Photos by Crista DockrayFlier courtesy of Tiffany Sutherland, Calvert Library Prince Frederick

Thursday, July 9, 2015The Calvert County Times16 In Our Community

The Dominion LNG refinery in Lusby will expel more than 20 tons of toxic and hazardous air pollutants every year in ad-dition to the Green House Gasses equiv-alent to more than 425,000 cars. Over 100,000 gallons of toxic and hazardous chemicals will be stored on site along with 410,000 gallons of propane and 14.6 bil-lion cubic feet of LNG. If built, what will this do to the air we breathe? How can air monitoring be done? How will commu-nity health effects be assessed? Join Mi-chael McCawley, PhD, from West Virgin-ia University School of Public Health for a lively and informative discussion about his consortium’s proposed research study.

Air Pollution from the LNG Terminal in Lusby:

Monitoring and Health EffectsAir Monitoring & Community Health DiscussionWednesday, July 15thSouthern Community Center20 Appeal Lane, Lusby Maryland6:30 PMDr. Michael McCawley, PhD, West Virginia UniversityDepartment of Occupational and Environmental Health School of Public Health

It’s July and Farm-ers markets around the state are brim-ming with the bounty of Mary-land’s farms. What better time to make a com-mitment that can make a healthy impact on your diet, lifestyle, and the envi-ronment and at the same time give back to your lo-cal community. Maryland’s Buy Local Week can do just that!

Each year, Marylanders are encour-aged to pledge to eat (and drink) at least one product from a local farm every day during Buy Local Week, always the last full week of July, when Maryland’s farms are at their peak offering a wide variety of produce, meats, dairy prod-ucts and even wine.

Created by the Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission (SMADC) and co-promoted with Mary-land Department of Agriculture, the Buy Local Week highlights the health and economic benefits farms provide. “In addition to providing food that’s fresh and delicious, buying from local farms is good for the planet and good for our communities”, said Christine Berg-mark, Executive Director, SMADC. “Anyone, individuals and families and even businesses and organizations that

serve food (such as hospitals) can take the pledge dur-ing Buy Local Week. Simply shop at local farms, farmers’ markets, gro-cery stores and

wineries that of-fer genuine Mary-

land-grown farm products.” Too busy to cook?

Consider dining at a restau-rant that serves local farm foods. In

honor of Buy Local Week SMADC will be launching a new feature on its “So. Maryland, So Good” website, a ‘farm to table’ listing of regional restaurants, stores and other businesses committed to buying and promoting locally pro-duced farm foods. To find out more, visit the ‘news and announcements’ page at SMADC.com.

For extensive statewide Buy Local Week resources including farm direc-tories, downloadable logos and pledge certificates visit the Buy Local Chal-lenge website at www.buylocalchal-lenge.com. Eat and ‘Tweet’ local us-ing the Buy Local Challenge Twitter hashtag: #buylocalchallenge. And see the Maryland Buy Local Challenge Facebook page for the latest Buy Local Week happenings around the state.

Get Ready For Maryland’s Buy Local Week!

July 18 – July 26

The Calvert County Department of Economic Development announces that the Solomon’s Visitor Information Center will remain open on a limited schedule through Nov. 30, 2015.

The Solomon’s center is located at 14175 Solomon’s Island Road South. It will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Sunday. Knowledge-able staff will be on hand to provide in-formation about local attractions, hotels, restaurants and other travel information. After the Thanksgiving holiday, the cen-

ter will permanently close due to the declining number in visitors and for bud-getary considerations.

For more information about the De-partment of Economic Development, our visitor sites and attractions and the services available to assist county busi-nesses, call 410-535-4583 or 301-855-1880; send an email to [email protected] or visit online at www.ecalvert.com. Like Calvert County Government on Facebook.

Solomons’ Visitor Center Opens Four Days a Week

through Thanksgiving

Sponsored by Calvert Citizens for a Healthy Community.

By Kaitlin DavisContributing Writer

Children and parents alike met at the Northeast Community Center at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 7, to marvel at some of the animals that live at the Baltimore Zoo.

In attendance were two Panamanian Golden Frogs, which are very poisonous and scientists believe they are going ex-tinct, according to Tim Grunert, an Educa-tor from the Baltimore Zoo. Eden, a brown corn snake, showed off her long tongue and oddly shaped tail following the two frogs. At about three and a half feet long, Eden awed the children and parents in at-tendance. Following Eden was Rascal, a Laughing Kookaburra who loved the sound of his own voice. The last animal in atten-dance was young Hope, an African Black Footed Penguin who is a little over six months old, according to Grunert.

Not only did those in attendance get to see and learn about the animals provided by the Baltimore Zoo, but they also learned about adaptation. All the animals brought

exhibited some form of adaption, but other animals, such as cheetahs, ants and flamin-gos were also discussed. Children were able to participate in three activities that corre-sponded with each of the three animals. For cheetahs, four volunteers walked from one paw print to the next, counting how many steps it took them. The next activity in-volved an individual and then a small team of individuals who raced to see who could get the most blocks in their bucket. Lastly, everyone tested their balance as they stood on one leg like flamingos.

“I liked how it got kids involved,” said Sandy Hunting, Children’s Librarian for Calvert Library Twin Beach Branch. “That’s a big part of this program.”

The Zoomobile also made an appearance the same day at the Dunkirk Firehouse at 2 p.m. On Wednesday, July 8, the Zoomobile began at Patuxent Elementary at 10 a.m. and ended at the Calvert Library Prince Freder-ick location at 2 p.m. as well as 7 p.m.

During the seven-week summer programs, outside performers come to the area and per-form five shows over the course of two days,

according to Hunting. Performances start in Chesapeake Beach and end their first day in Dunkirk. Second day performances include an early performance in Solomon’s and end with two shows at the Calvert Library in Prince Fredrick. Past performers have includ-ed Acoustic Eidolon, a musical duo, and Tom Crowl, a comedy ventriloquist.

Next week, on Tuesday, July 14, and Wednesday, July 15, Barry Louis Polisar will be in the spotlight. Polisar is a five-

time Parents’ Choice Award winner who performs funny children’s songs, according to the Calvert Library’s website.

For more information on upcoming pro-grams offered, contact the Calvert Library at 410- 535-0291, visit their website calvert.lib.md.us or stop in at the Prince Fredrick Location at 850 Costley Way, Prince Fred-erick, Md. 20678.

[email protected]

Zoomobile Brings Animals to Calvert County

Photos by Kaitlin Davis

Thursday, July 9, 2015 17The Calvert County Times In Our Community

Senior Citizen News

Join CAASA’s Business Outreach Com-mittee at the Chamber of Commerce July 27 at 11:30 a.m. for a free Drug-Free Workplace presentation! Receive a free “Drug Free Business” window sign along with a sample drug free workplace policy. Participants will learn to:• Recognize problems in the workplace that may be related to alcohol or drug abuse.• Implement a Drug-Free Workplace program.• Protect the health and safety of employees

and customers and maintain your company’s integrity and reputation.

Drug-Free Workplaces are “everybody’s business.”

Participants are encouraged to bring a brown bag lunch. Free for Chamber members and $10 for non-members. Refreshments will be provided. Seating is limited to the first 15 sign-ups. No walk-ins will be accommodated. Register today at www.calvertchamber.org.

For more information contact the Cal-vert County Chamber of Commerce at 410-535-2577.

CAASA to Host Drug Free Workplace

Celebrate a love for the water, art and life while helping local students and artists pursue their talents in the arts at a tropical Friday evening affair at CalvART-Gallery in Prince Frederick.

The CalvARTGallery and Arts Council of Cal-vert County invite everyone to “Palm Trees, Martinis and Blue Water,” a fund-raising event to be held on Friday, July 10, from 6 to 9 p.m. at CalvARTGallery. The event’s tropical festive theme reflects the spirit of local artist Mary Beth Harry, a founding artist of the gal-lery who died of pancreatic cancer in 2010. A classically trained artist and graduate from the Maryland Institute College of Art, Mary Beth enjoyed the beach and comb-ing the water’s edge for “trea-sures,” which washed up with the Chesapeake Bay’s tide. She lived her artist life at Cove Point painting numer-ous natural beach and water scenes as well as whimsi-cal pieces created from her playful imagination. Guests will be able to bid on some of her original paintings in a si-lent auction and prints of her work will also be available for purchase with proceeds going toward supporting arts education and a scholarship in her name.

Each year since 2012, the Mary Beth Harry Me-morial Scholarship has recognized a high school student who demonstrated a love and talent for art in any media and awarded the students funds for further arts education. This year’s scholarship recipient is Claire Caine, a recent Northern High School graduate.

“Mary Beth enjoyed sharing herself through

art with children. Although her grandchildren and her sisters’ grandchildren were young when she passed, she influenced them and gave them a love for painting and drawing,” said her sis-ter Kathy Strine. Mary Beth also volunteered with young artists and painted a mural at Mount Harmony Elemen-tary School depicting the students and their activities. A student gallery displaying local student art was named for Mary Beth at CalvART Gallery and dedicated in June 2012. At that time, arts council Vice President Eleanor Nelson said in The Calvert Recorder, “I think all of us who knew Mary Beth will agree with me that she was the easiest person to love.”

The evening aspires to re-flect the festive spirit of Mary Beth, with light refresh-ments, martinis, wine and beer, music, creative people, art and lots of fun. There will be a $20 event cost, which in-cludes an entry into a draw-ing for a door prize valued at $100. Other silent auction items include restaurant gift certificates, wine baskets, small original paintings and more.

“Palm Trees, Martinis and Blue Water ” will be held on Friday, July 10, from 6 to 9 p.m. The CalvART Gallery is located in the Prince Freder-ick Shopping Center at the intersection of routes 4 and 231 nestled between the Sakura Restau-rant and Dreamweaver Cafe. Open Wednesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, go to www.calvartgallery.org, or call 410-535-9252. The CalvART Gallery is a program of the Arts Council of Calvert County.

A Tropical Evening To Benefit Art And Education

Monday, July 13 Swedish Meatballs, Brown Rice, Spinach, Dinner Roll, Orange

Tuesday, July 14Veal Parmesan, Rotini, Spring Salad, Green Beans, Whole Wheat Bread, Fruit Cocktail

Wednesday, July 15Sliced Turkey with Gravy, Mashed Sweet Potatoes, Mixed Green Salad, Gingered

Cucumbers, Whole Wheat Bread, Mandarin Oranges

Thursday, July 16Meatloaf with Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Marinated Cucum-bers and Tomatoes, Pickled Beets, Dinner Roll, Tropical Fruit

Friday, July 17Ham with Pineapple Sauce, Split Pea Soup, Dixie Slaw, Carrots, Wheat Bread, Sliced Pears

Eating Together MenuLunches 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.

Crab Feast 2015This year’s senior crab feast will be held at Abner’s Crab

House, Chesapeake Beach, Wednesday, August 26, 12:30 p.m. The cost of $29 includes either 6 steamed crabs, crab cake sand-wich, or soft shell sandwich with a choice of two sides. There will be unlimited soft drinks, iced tea, or coffee. Gratuity and transportation are included. Must pre-register by August 12 at your local senior center. Please let us know at time of registra-tion if you need transportation. Call Calvert Pines, 410-535-4606 or 301-855-1170; North Beach, 410-257-2549, Southern Pines, 410-586-2748.

AARP Driver Safety ClassesAARP Driver Safety Classes will be held at Southern Pines

Senior Center, Tuesday, July 28, 9 a.m. and at North Beach Senior Center, Thursday, August 27, 9:30 a.m. Fee: $15/AARP members, $20/non-members Members must show AARP cards. Make checks payable to AARP. To register, call South-ern Pines, 410-586-2748; North Beach, 410-257-2549.

Want to Help a Neighbor?Want to make a difference in your community? Calvert

Meals on Wheels, Inc. (MOW) is in need of volunteer drivers to deliver meals to homebound seniors in Calvert County. A few hours per month is all that is needed. If you would like to help, please contact Bob Robertson, President of Calvert Meals on Wheels, Inc. at 410-271-1274 or Patti Ryon, with the Calvert County Office on Aging, at 410-535-4606 or 301-855-1170.

Calvert Pines Senior Center (CPSC)The Intergenerational Camp will be held the week of July 13

– 17, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. The building will be closed to all seniors who are not participating in camp until 2:30 p.m. The Eating Together program will still have lunch at noon for seniors.

Enjoy an ice cream in honor of National Ice Cream Day, Monday, July 20, 12:35 p.m.

North Beach Senior Center (NBSC)

Celebrate Yellow Pig Day, Friday, July 17, 11 a.m. by partici-pating in various games including “beer” pong! Enjoy a special treat: “pigs-in-a-blanket”.

A Painting Class will be held July 23, 10 a.m. Pre-registra-tion is required. Fee: $25, includes all supplies.

Southern Pines Senior Center (SPSC)Get support and helpful information at the next Calvert Hos-

pice Support Group, Tuesday, July 14, 1 p.m.A representative from the Medically Oriented Gym (M.O.G.)

will be speaking about Balance and Fall Prevention, programs and services, as well as demonstrating a few balance and strengthening exercises, Wednesday, July 15, 1 p.m.


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Thursday, July 9, 2015 19The Calvert County Times Entertainment

Going OnIn Entertainment

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 [email protected].

Please submit calendar listings by 12 p.m. on the Tuesday prior to our Thursday publication.

Calvert Marine Museum Hosts Barenaked Ladies

Last Summer on Earth Tour

Thursday, July 9

Dave & KevinRuddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dow-ell) – 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.

Thursday Jazz JamEaglewood Corner Lounge (105 Crain Hwy, Upper Marlboro) – 8 to 11 p.m.

Friday, July 10

River Concert SeriesSt. Mary’s College of Maryland on the Townhouse Green (18952 E Fishers Rd, St Mary’s City) – 7 to 9 p.m.

Shegogue, Previti, and Hart: Rhythm and BluesWestlawn Inn (9200 Chesapeake Av-enue, North Beach) – 7:30 to 10 p.m.

Josh AirhartRuddy Duck (16800 Piney Point Road, Piney Point) – 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.

Saturday, July 11

Not So Modern Jazz Quartet: Mu-sic of the 20’s, 30’s, and 40’sWestlawn Inn (9200 Chesapeake Av-enue, North Beach) – 7:30 to 10 p.m.

Karaoke with DJ Tommy T & FriendsApplebee’s (45480 Miramar, Califor-nia) – 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

Sunday, July 12

Second Sunday Farmer’s MarketAmerican Chestnut Land Trust (676 Double Oak Road, Prince Fredrick) – 1 to 4 p.m.

Monday, July 13

Pizza & Pint NightRuddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dow-ell) – 4 to 7 p.m.

Team TriviaRuddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 7 p.m.

Tuesday, July 14

Taco Tuesday Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dow-ell) – 4 to 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, July 15

Open Mic Night with Stephen NelsonRuddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dow-ell) – 7 to 11 p.m.

Thursday, July 16

Wisewater with Forrest O’ConnorRuddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dow-ell) – 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.

Thursday Jazz JamEaglewood Corner Lounge (105 Crain Hwy, Upper Marlboro) – 8 to 11 p.m.

Friday, July 17

DJ Dave Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dow-ell) – 8 to 11:30 p.m.

Latrice CarrRuddy Duck (16800 Piney Point Road, Piney Point) – 8 to 11 p.m.

With hits such as “One Week,” “If I Has $1,000,000,” and “Pinch Me,” the Bare-naked Ladies took the stage at the PNC Waterside PAvillion at the Calvert Marine museum on July 3.

The Violent Femmes and Colin Hay kicked off the evening. For more infor-mation about upcoming events at the Cal-vert Marine Museum, visit www.calvert-marinemuseum.com.

Photos courtesy of Mike Batson

By Emily CharlesContributing Writer

When you hear the word superhero, what comes to mind? Perhaps comic books and Superman, but there are more types of he-roes than you think! To explore this idea, Annmarie Garden recently opened its new-est gallery show, Heroes & Villains: Ex-ploring Archetypes through Art. With 28 participating artists, the show is a mixture of heroes and villains from Wonder Woman to the Devil. According to Director of Mar-keting and Development Bill Stevenson, the gallery received “a good national interest,” receiving submissions from all over the country due to the unique theme and loca-tion of the exhibit.

The show has been in the works for about a year, and will run until Aug. 23, said As-sistant Curator of Exhibits Jessalyn Walters. In an effort to “roll with what we think is interesting and what people want to see,” the heroes and villains gallery was cre-

ated in anticipation of the release of several superhero movies this summer, she said. Initially, Walters and Curator of Exhibits Melissa Winslow Langley expected submis-sions made to the show to be based largely on comic books, and were pleasantly sur-prised by the mixture of political and reli-gious figures mixed into the group. These submissions include paintings, electronics and sculptures. Walters hopes that visitors will view the exhibit and come to learn “that heroes and villains aren’t specifically comic book characters.”

If you’re interested in expanding your view of superheroes, be sure to check out Heroes & Villains: Exploring Archetypes through Art before it’s too late!

For more information about Annmarie Garden or Heroes & Villains: Exploring Ar-chetypes through Art, call 410-326-4640 or visit www.annmariegarden.org.

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Shades of Heroism

Photos by Emily Charles

Thursday, July 9, 2015The Calvert County Times20To submit your event listing to go in our Community Calendar, please email [email protected] with the listing details by 12 p.m. on the Tuesday prior to our Thursday publication.

Community CalendarJuly Month Long

Camp Discovery Vacation Bible SchoolShepherd of the Bay Lutheran Church, 9463 HG Trueman Road, Lusby- 6 to 8 p.m.Give your kids a meaningful gift this sum-mer. Camp Discovery at Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran Church is a Vacation Bible School and much more. Bring your children to Camp Discovery and they will learn that God has a plan and purpose for each of us. And we’ll have fun this year with a camping theme. Camp Discovery is Monday through Friday, July 13-17; 6-8 p.m. Ages four years to 8th Grade are welcome. And, it’s free. Register at www.shepherdofthebay.com or call 410-231-2075 and leave a message, or drop in! Find us on Facebook!

Cosmos: Imagining the UniverseAnnmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center, 13480 Dowell Road, Solomons- 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.This exhibit explores the mysteries of the uni-verse, both scientific and fantastical, theoreti-cal and fictional, real and imagined. How do artists render the work of scientists, authors, explorers, astronomers, cartoonists, Trekkies, LARPers, astrologers, and philosophers? This exhibit embraces not only what science has revealed about space, but what humans have imagined about the cosmos. From the results of scientific inquiry to the creative minds of science fiction authors and fans, this exhibit celebrates how space has stimulated human understanding and creativity. From the big bang theory to worm holes and warp speed, artists have created works that bring to life what we know of space and what we imagine. Assembled here is a vibrant and diverse selec-tion of works that speak to our fascination with the cosmos. It runs from February 13, 10 a.m. to July 26, 5 p.m. For more information, call 410-326-4640 or visit annmariegarden.org.

Early Women of Architecture in Mary-land Exhibit Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum, 10515 Mackall Road, St. Leonard- 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.The Women in Architecture Committee of the American Institute of Architects of Baltimore, in collaboration with the Baltimore Architec-ture Foundation and Morgan State University, researched early women who contributed to architecture in Maryland. Their findings are presented in a traveling exhibit that will be on display in the visitor center at Jefferson Patter-son Park and Museum, July 1 through August 29. The exhibit is free and open to the public. For more information, call 410-586-8501 or visit www.jefpat.org

Indian Village ExplorationJefferson Patterson Park and Museum, 10515 Mackall Road, St. Leonard- 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.Spend Saturday exploring the Indian Village at Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum. Join staff and volunteers as they explain native life of Woodland Indians. Activities may include flintknapping (stone tools) and fire making. It runs from May 9 to November 7. For more information, call 410-586-8501 or visit www.jefpat.org.

Thursday, July 9

Sea SquirtsCalvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Road, Solomons- 10 to 10:30 a.m. and 11 to 11:30 a.m.Good Morning Fish! Goodnight Ocean! A free drop-in program for children 18 months to 3 years old and their caregivers.

“Transcending Picasso” Art Exhibition and SaleCarmen’s Gallery, 14550 Solomons Island Road, Solomons- 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.Join us as we exhibit work by the "Last Cubist Master." Belgian artist Marius Zabinski cap-tures beauty and movement through cubism and collage, using varied techniques and pre-cision. Zabinski's work was recently exhibited at the Louvre in Paris, so we are excited to be representing him here in Solomons. Refresh-ments, art, and so much more! For more information, call 410-326-2549 or visit www.carmensgallery.com.

Friday, July 10

Crafts & Campfire on the Beach North Beach, 9036 Bay Ave., North Beach- 6:30 p.m.May through September, gather on the beach for story-telling and special treats! And the best part…it’s FREE! For more information, call 301-855-6681 or visit www.northbeach-md.org.

Chesapeake Beach Water Park Friday Night SlidesChesapeake Beach Water Park, Gordon Stinnett Ave., Chesapeake Beach- 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.Join us at the Chesapeake Beach Water Park on Friday Night for Night Slides when we stay open late and offer a fun time for everyone! Join us under the stars on these summer evenings, and enjoy a great time of fun and games for all ages. For more information, call 410-257-1404 or visit www.chesapeake-beachwaterpark.com.

Saturday, July 11

NBVFD Yard SaleNorth Beach Volunteer Fire Department, 8536 Bayside Road, Chesapeake Beach- 8 a.m. to noonNorth Beach Volunteer Fire Department Aux-iliary Yard Sale held every second Saturday of the month through October. Clear your closets and make a few bucks! Or come and find the treasure of a lifetime at our yard sale! Tables are $15, or $25 for two, and must be reserved in advance. To reserve a table, contact Diana at 410-231-1775. For more information, call 301-855-0520 or visit www.northbeachfire.com.

"The Eye of the Artist" Gallery Exhibit Opening ReceptionArtworks@7th, 9100 Bay Ave., North Beach- 5 to 8 p.m.Come join us for the show’s opening reception on Saturday, July 11th, 5-8 p.m. – it’s free! If you can’t make the reception, then come by any other time during our normal business hours, the show will be up July 2nd through July 26th. The watercolor paintings of Jacque-lyn Dinora are the featured exhibit for July at Artworks@7th. The show is titled “The Eye of the Artist,” and consists of the artist’s hyper-realistic, still life paintings. With each painting, the objects that the artist was inspired by will be shown in a similar still life exhibit. Look at what she saw and look at the painting. It gives a different and interesting perspective on how the artist creates and how paintings become reality. For the curious, and for those who wonder “how did she do that,” this show should entertain and intrigue everyone. For more information, call 410-286-5278 or visit www.artworksat7th.com.

Concert on the PavilionNorth Beach Pavilion, 9036 Bay Ave., North Beach- 6 p.m.During the summer season, FREE concerts are held on the pavilion. You can hear a wide variety of music including rock and roll, coun-try, jazz and oldies to name a few. Concert goers: grab a bench on the boardwalk, put a chair in the sand or dance on the pavilion to some of the best local musical talent. The band featured is The Drive Train. For more information, call 301-855-6681 or visit www.northbeachmd.org.

2015 Huntingtown OpenHuntingtown High School, 4125 Solomons Island Road, HuntingtownThe third annual Tennis Tournament will be held to benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation on July 11th & 12th at Huntingtown High School. Please donate to help find a cure for Juvenile Diabetes! For more information and time of events, email [email protected].

Country DanceChesapeake Beach American Legion 206, 3330 Chesapeake Beach Road,Chesapeake Beach- 7 p.m. to midnightFor a fun time, come to the Country Dance at the American Legion 206. If you can't dance, teachers will be available to give instruction. One hour lessons commence at 7 p.m. fol-lowed by dancing from 8 p.m. until midnight. The Modest price of $15 per person includes soft drinks or draft beer and light munchies. Hosted by the American Legion 206 in the upper level Ballroom in Chesapeake Beach on Route 260. Public warmly welcomed. For more information, call 301-855-6466. For reservations, contact [email protected] or visit www.ALPost206.org

Sunday, July 12

Second Sunday Farmer’s MarketAmerican Chestnut Land Trust, 676 Double Oak Road, Prince Frederick- 1 to 4 p.m.Celebrate summer with ACLT at the new "Second Sundays Farmers Market!" Join us for the freshest produce, farm tours, garden-ing workshops, live music and fun activities for kids & adults! Proceeds benefit ACLT’s Farming Program, which donates almost all of its produce to local food pantries. Second Sundays Farmers Markets will be held in June, July and August. Visit www.acltweb.org for more information or contact 410-414-3400.

Monday, July 13

Pax River Quilters Guild Good Samaritan Lutheran Church, 20850 Lang-ley Road, Lexington Park- 6:30 p.m.The next monthly meeting will be held Mon-day, July 13.The meeting features our Annual Ice Cream Social and Fabric Sale. Shirley Mandler from Northcott and Windham Fabrics will being having a sample sale to support local animal charities. Bring your favorite ice cream or topping and join us for an evening of shopping and desserts. There is a $5 fee for non-members. New members and guest welcome. Pax River Quilters Guild is a 501(c)(3) organization and is open to the public. Visit our website www.paxriverquiltguild.com or our group page on Facebook for guild information.

Chesapeake Beach Water Park Calvert County Resident Appreciation DayChesapeake Beach Water Park, Gordon Stinnett Ave., Chesapeake Beach- 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The Chesapeake Beach Water Park wants to say Thank You to the Residents of Calvert County Maryland! Join us on this special day and enjoy a 30% discount off your Admission, and after 4:00pm you will be admitted Free! Come meet some of our famous Water Park characters, play exciting games, and enjoy a free Smoothie sample. This offer is valid to all Calvert County residents with a valid ID. We look forward to seeing you soon! For more information, call 410-257-1404 or visit www.chesapeakebeachwaterpark.com.

Monday Memories House and Garden ToursJefferson Patterson Park and Museum, 10515 Mackall Road, St. Leonard- 10 to 11 a.m.Share memories of Calvert County, the Pat-terson Family, JPPM or those who may have once worked this land. If you do not have a story to share, come listen to the memories of others all while enjoying a tour of the beautiful Point Farm house. The tours are free and open to the public ages 10+. For more informa-tion call 410-586-8578 or email [email protected].

Tuesday, July 14

Time Traveling Kids Story TimeJefferson Patterson Park and Museum, 10515 Mackall Road, St. Leonard- 10 to 11 a.m.This free program for Pre-K kids features sto-ries that transport participants into the past! In addition to reading a story, participants will join in on activities related to the story’s setting. It will take place in the Vistor’s Center Discovery Room. Register to reserve your spot at www.jefpat.org/timetravelingkids. For more information or to sign up, call 410-586-8501 or email [email protected].

Calvert County Farmers Market Calvert Memorial Hospital, 130 Hospital Road, Prince Frederick- 3 to 7 p.m. Eating fresh and eating local is made easy with farmers markets open throughout the county. It will be located in the parking lot adjacent to Route 4. For more information, call 410-535-4583 or visit www.calvertag.com

Bay Breeze Concert Series - The Dixie RamblersChesapeake Beach Railway Museum, 4155 Mears Ave., Chesapeake Beach- 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.The ever-popular bluegrass band, the Dixie Ramblers never fail to arouse many devoted fans. All concerts are outdoors on the mu-seum porch starting at 7:30 p.m. and free. In the case of inclement weather the concert will be held at the Northeast Community Center. This series of concerts is made possible with the cooperation of the Calvert County Commissioners and financial assistance from HELP Associates, Inc., the Town of Chesa-peake Beach and generous memberships. For more information, call 410-257-3892 or visit www.cbrm.org.

Wednesday, July 15

Summer Fun- Barry Louis PolisarPatuxent Elementary School, 35 Appeal Ln., Lusby- 10 to 11 a.m.Five-time Parents' Choice Award winner with some of the funniest children's songs out there…and we do mean "out there." If you love to hear the sound of your child's laughter, don't miss this show! Most engaging for ages 5 and up. For more information, call 410-326-5289.


Events

Contact your local Library Fairview: 410-257-2101Twin Beaches: 410-257-2411Prince Frederick : 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862Southern: 410-326-5289 www.calvert.lib.md.us

EventsJuly, Month Long

July: Art in the Stacks – Robert Tinari, Medium: Photography Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way

Thursday, July 9

• Brain Games: Mahjongg, Scrabble & moreCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.Want to learn Mahjongg? Hope to make your Scrabble skills killer? Games are a great way to keep your brain sharp while having fun! Join us! Please register.

• Children’s MakerSpaceCalvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 10 to 11 a.m.Come join our “Maker’s Space” for children at Southern and see what you can build. We will supply a large amount of Legos, including some Lego Duplos. Activities will also include craft stations. • Hero Training AcademyCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.Kids K - Grade 5 are invited to explore hero powers ranging from flying to super strength to mutation…plus a craft and snack each week. Registration not required. • Hero Training AcademyCalvert Library Fairview Branch, Rt. 4 and Chaneyville Road, Owings – 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.Kids K - Grade 5 are invited to explore hero powers ranging from flying to super strength to mutation…plus a craft and snack each week. Registration not required. • Lego ManiaCalvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Har-bor Road, Chesapeake Beach – 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.Kindergarten - 5th graders join us for more building fun at Lego Mania! Hear a story, build awesome Lego creations, and share them with your friends! No registration required—drop in and bring a friend! Legos provided by Calvert Library.

Friday, July 10

• On Pins & NeedlesCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 1 to 4 p.m.Bring your quilting, needlework, knitting, crocheting, or other project for an afternoon of conversation and shared creativity. • An Evening of Minecraft for Teens & TweensCalvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Har-bor Road, Chesapeake Beach – 5:30 to 7 p.m.Play Minecraft on our computers while the library is closed to other customers. Please register.

Saturday, July 11

• Summer StorytimeCalvert Library Fairview Branch, Rt. 4 and Chaneyville Road, Owings – 10 to 10:30 a.m.Children enjoy 30 minutes of books and language through short stories, songs, fin-gerplays and flannel stories. No registration required.

• Summer StorytimeCalvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 10 to 10:30 a.m.Children enjoy 30 minutes of books and lan-guage through short stories, songs, fingerplays and flannel stories. No registration required.

• PlaytimeCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.Playtime is learning and discovery time for you and your child. Engage in interactive play, connect with other caregivers, and have fun! Bring a non-battery operated toy to share. No registration. Ages birth through 5. • Poets’ CircleCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 2 to 4 p.m.Beginner or big-time, confident or compul-sive, stuck or star-lit! All are welcome. Expect a friendly session of discussion, editing and support. Bring 5 copies of what you want to work on or just yourself. Please register. • Lego ManiaCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 3 to 4 p.m.Lego enthusiasts will meet monthly to hear a story followed by a Lego building session. Each session will close with sharing time. Legos supplied by library.

Monday, July 13

• Teen Playwriting WorkshopCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 9:30 a.m. to noonTeens will write and perform a reader’s theatre for a week of Calvert Library Summer Fun performances. Directed by Lori Willis of FollowSpot Productions. Please register. • Monday Morning MoviesCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 10 to 11 a.m.Bring the little ones for movies and a story. We’ll complete a coloring sheet too. • On Pins & NeedlesCalvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach – 1 to 4 p.m.Bring your quilting, needlework, knitting, crocheting, or other project for an afternoon of conversation and shared creativity. • Summer Shorts! Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Har-bor Road, Chesapeake Beach – 7 to 8:30 p.m.We will listen to short stories together and then discuss! No reading ahead?

Tuesday, July 14

• Teen Playwriting WorkshopCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 9:30 a.m. to noonTeens will write and perform a reader’s theatre for a week of Calvert Library Summer Fun performances. Directed by Lori Willis of FollowSpot Productions. Please register. • Summer StorytimeCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 10 to 10:30 a.m.Children enjoy 30 minutes of books and language through short stories, songs, fingerplays and flannel stories. No registration required. • Summer StorytimeCalvert Library Fairview Branch, Rt. 4 and Chaneyville Road, Owings – 10 to 10:30 a.m.Children enjoy 30 minutes of books and language through short stories, songs, fingerplays and flannel stories. No registration required. • Summer StorytimeCalvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 10 to 10:30 a.m.

Children enjoy 30 minutes of books and language through short stories, songs, fingerplays and flannel stories. No registration required. • Summer Fun - Barry Louis PolisarCalvert Library Twin Beaches Branch at the Northeast Community Center, 4075 Gordon Stinnett Ave., Chesapeake Beach – 10 to 11 a.m.Five-time Parents’ Choice Award winner with some of the funniest children’s songs out there…and we do mean “out there.” If you love to hear the sound of your child’s laugh-ter, don’t miss this show! Most engaging for ages 5 and up. • Summer StorytimeCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 11 to 11:30 a.m.Children enjoy 30 minutes of books and language through short stories, songs, fingerplays and flannel stories. No registration required. • Summer Fun - Barry Louis PolisarCalvert Library Fairview Branch at the Dunkirk Fire Department, 3170 West Ward Road, Dunkirk – 2 to 3 p.m.Five-time Parents’ Choice Award winner with some of the funniest children’s songs out there…and we do mean “out there.” If you love to hear the sound of your child’s laugh-ter, don’t miss this show! Most engaging for ages 5 and up. • Star Spangled HeroesCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.Join us for a parade of stories and fun about legendary American heroes. For grades 3 and up. • Drop-in Computer CodingCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.Have fun learning the languages of comput-ers. It’s fun, It’s easy. Younger children will need the help of an adult. • Flying NeedlesCalvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 6 to 9 p.m.Knitting, crocheting and portable crafting group open to anyone wanting to join in and share talents, crafting time or learn a new skill.

Wednesday, July 15

• Teen Playwriting WorkshopCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 9:30 a.m. to noonTeens will write and perform a reader’s theatre for a week of Calvert Library Summer Fun performances. Directed by Lori Willis of FollowSpot Productions. Please register. • Summer Fun - Barry Louis PolisarCalvert Library Southern Branch at the Patuxent Elementary School, 35 Appeal Lane, Lusby – 10 to 11 a.m.Five-time Parents’ Choice Award winner with some of the funniest children’s songs out there…and we do mean “out there.” If you love to hear the sound of your child’s laugh-ter, don’t miss this show! Most engaging for ages 5 and up.

• Summer Fun MakerSpaceCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 1 to 4 p.m.Children drop by to make crafts and projects of their own design before and after the Summer Fun Programs., 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862

• Summer Fun -Barry Louis PolisarCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 2 to 3 p.m.Five-time Parents’ Choice Award winner with some of the funniest children’s songs out there…and we do mean “out there.” If you love to hear the sound of your child’s laugh-ter, don’t miss this show! Most engaging for ages 5 and up.* Please note: Free tickets re-quired for all Prince Frederick shows. Tickets available 1 hour before show. • Hero Training AcademyCalvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.Kids K - Grade 5 are invited to explore hero powers ranging from flying to super strength to mutation…plus a craft and snack each week. Registration not required. • Hero Training AcademyCalvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Har-bor Road, Chesapeake Beach – 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.Kids K - Grade 5 are invited to explore hero powers ranging from flying to super strength to mutation…plus a craft and snack each week. Registration not required. • Summer Fun- Barry Louis PolisarCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 7 to 8 p.m.Five-time Parents’ Choice Award winner with some of the funniest children’s songs out there…and we do mean “out there.” If you love to hear the sound of your child’s laugh-ter, don’t miss this show! Most engaging for ages 5 and up. * Please note: Free tickets required for ALL Prince Frederick shows. Tickets available 1 hour before show.

Thursday, July 16

• Teen Playwriting WorkshopCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 9:30 a.m. to noonTeens will write and perform a reader’s theatre for a week of Calvert Library Summer Fun performances. Directed by Lori Wil-lis of FollowSpot Productions. Registration required. Please register. • Children’s MakerSpaceCalvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 10 to 11 a.m.Come join our “Maker’s Space” for children at Southern and see what you can build. We will supply a large amount of Legos, including some Lego Duplos. Activities will also include craft stations.

• Hero Training AcademyCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.Kids K - Grade 5 are invited to explore hero powers ranging from flying to super strength to mutation…plus a craft and snack each week. Registration not required. • Hero Training AcademyCalvert Library Fairview Branch, Rt. 4 and Chaneyville Road, Owings – 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.Kids K - Grade 5 are invited to explore hero powers ranging from flying to super strength to mutation…plus a craft and snack each week. Registration not required.


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