2016-03-10 Calvert County Times

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IN LOCALDyson Remembers

Nancy Reagan

IN LOCALSpeed Cameras

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North Beach May Raise Fees

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Dyson Remembers The Reagans

By Guy LeonardStaff Writer

Following the death of former First Lady Nancy Reagan at the age of 94, Great Mills native Roy Dyson who served in the U.S. Congress be-fore he became a state senator for District 29, remembered them both as charming and bring-ing dignity to the White House.

Nancy Reagan died Sunday.

“She brought a lot of class to the White House,” Dyson said. “As Americans she made us all proud of the first couple.”

Dyson said in his contact with the Reagans while a congress-man, that they were a team who loved each other.

“They were very much in love,” Dyson said. “He doted on her.”

He praised her efforts to per-

suade young people to avoid drug abuse with her famous “Just Say No” program she pushed through-out her husband’s presidency.

“She made it fashionable to say ‘no,’ to turn their backs on drugs,” Dyson said.

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The Calvert County Department of Gen-eral Services is coordinating the annual “On Watch” memorial brick campaign tak-ing place now through April 4. For a limited time, the public may purchase memorial bricks to be placed at the Veterans Patio, lo-cated at the World War II “On Watch” Me-morial Statue in Solomons.

The bricks are available to memorialize those who served our country during World War II. The cost of each brick is $100 and all contributions are tax deductible. Purchasers will be notified when the bricks are in place and available for viewing. An On Watch ap-plication is available at the following link, or by going online to www.co.cal.md.us/onwatch. To learn more, call Melinda Don-nelly at 410-535-1600, ext. 2565.

The “On Watch” memorial statue is an 8-foot-tall bronze statue by Maryland art-ist Antonio Tobias Mendez commemorating the people and work done at the Solomons Amphibious Training Base during World

War II. This, the nation’s first amphibious training facility, was active from 1942 to 1945 and its effect on the area continues to be felt today. The statue was unveiled in Au-gust 2007.

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The Calvert Board of County Commission-ers approved a contract with the Brekford Cor-poration Tuesday to install speed cameras on county roads.

The automated speed enforcement system will not cost the county any money, according to county documents presented to the county commissioners.

Instead, the fees collected from monthly ci-tations are designed to pay for the installation and operation of the cameras, county officials said.

Commissioners said that the units would

not be fixed at particular locations but would be portable.

Commissioner Pat Nutter said the issue was one of traffic safety on county highways.

“We talk about it like it’s a money scheme but it’s really a safety issue,” Nutter said.

Commissioner President Evan Slaughen-houpt said the speed cameras had proved use-ful, particularly in slowing down motorists who were going too fast on narrow roads near schools.

“We’ve noticed a drastic reduction in speed at places like Beach Elementary School in Chesapeake Beach,” Slaughenhoupt said.

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Calvert County Commissioner Steve Weems has been chosen to participate in the professional development program dedicated to building a stronger Maryland by educating, cultivating and connecting our state’s bright-est leaders. Weems is one of 52 Maryland business and community leaders chosen for Leadership Maryland’s 24th class – the Class of 2016, who will complete the eight-month, hands-on learning program focused on the state’s most vital social, economic and envi-ronmental issues.

“The selection process for the Class of 2016 was very competitive this year, as we had an extraordinary pool of diverse and experienced applicants to choose from,” said Renée M. Winsky, president and Chief Executive Of-ficer, Leadership Maryland. “The 52 selected participants represent a diverse and broad spectrum of highly-qualified executives from across the state, and we are confident that their

Leadership Maryland experience will help them play an even greater role in our unified effort to shape the future of our state.”

Weems was born in Maryland and attended Calvert High School and Frostburg State Uni-versity. He is the owner and general manager of Wemyss Liquors in St. Leonard and was elected to the Calvert County Board of Coun-ty Commissioners (BOCC) in 2010. Since his election, he has served as vice-president, De-cember 2011 to December 2014; at large mem-ber since 2014 and as president 2014 to 2015.

He has served on the Calvert County Eco-nomic Development Commission; the Calvert County Board of Health and the Metropolitan Washington Air Quality Committee and the Metropolitan Washington Council of Govern-ments. He currently serves as 1st Vice-Chair of the Tri-County Council for Southern Mary-land where he has also served in the positions of member, executive board member and

chairperson since 2010.The Leadership Maryland participants will

attend a two-day opening retreat followed by five, two-day intense sessions traversing the state focusing on Maryland’s economic de-velopment, education, health and human ser-vices, criminal justice, the environment, and multi-culturalism/diversity. These sessions will be followed by a one-day closing retreat in November and a graduation celebration in December. More than 100 experts represent-ing business, government, education and the non-profit community will serve as panelists and guest speakers.

Upon completion, Weems will join 26 other Leadership Maryland graduates from Calvert County including: C. Rick Bailey, Jr. ‘99; Danita M Boonchaisri ‘08; Stewart Cumbo ‘06; Gerald W. Donovan ’98; Michael D. Frederick ’05; Sonia D. Hinds ’05; Dr. Cheryl R. Johnson ’01; Robert Brooke Kaine

’06; Mary M. Krug ’98; Phyllis Lester ’99; Maurice T. Lusby III ’03; Marvin E. Oursler ’04; Dr. James L. Parent ’13; Wilson H. Parran ‘99; Donald M. Parsons, Jr. ’00; Christopher J. Reynolds ’04; Terry L. Shannon ’13; John A. Simpson, Jr. ’00; Lauren A. Simpson ’11; Guffrie M. Smith, Jr. ’97; Henry S. Trentman ’03; Linda S. Vassallo ’07; Bruce A. Wahl ’03; J. Marcus Willis ’14; James J. Xinis ’99; and Harriet S. Yaffe ’01.

Leadership Maryland is open to senior-level executives with significant achievements in either their careers and/or their communi-ties. For more information about Leadership Maryland, please visit www.LeadershipMD.org, call 410-841-2101 or email [email protected].

Press Release

Commissioner Steve Weems Joins Distinguished List of Calvert County Professionals Chosen for Leadership Maryland

The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners today awarded Motorola Solutions Inc. a $21.4 million contract for a new 800 megahertz (MHz) digital communications system that will enable public safety agencies to respond more quickly and efficiently to emergency calls. The new radios and towers will replace the county’s 20-year-old system and will enable police and fire depart-ments throughout the county to better communicate with other county, state and federal agencies when a multi-juris-dictional response is required.

“This is the largest single contract Cal-vert County Government has ever award-ed,” explained Calvert County Commis-sioner President Evan K. Slaughenhoupt Jr. “This new system brings us into the 21st century and provides the required level of safety and service our citizens and our first responders deserve.”

“With this contract, we will have the required level of interoperability with other jurisdictions,” explained Jackie Vaughan, Calvert County Director of Public Safety. “Another key component

is that Calvert County will maintain full control of the entire system, including the new towers and radios as opposed to the leasing arrangement we have now.”

The new system will replace the ex-isting five towers, add radio technol-ogy in five additional locations and pro-vide 1,100 new mobile radios for first responders.

The state-of-the-art radio system comes with a guaranteed 20-year main-tenance and life cycle plan to provide protection against technological obso-lescence and ensure continued interop-erability with all jurisdictions. The new system will also provide increased func-tionality such as GIS mapping with au-tomatic emergency personnel location and “man down” emergency alerts. New tower construction will begin this sum-mer with completion by December 2017.

For additional information on the con-tract award, contact Vaughan by email at [email protected] or by calling 410-535-1600, ext. 2303.

Press Release

Calvert County Awards Motorola Contract for New Public Safety Radio SystemComprehensive $21 Million Project Slated for December 2017 Completion

The Calvert County Department of Public Works wants to celebrate and reward recycling excellence in Calvert County. The department is holding its first annual awards program to recognize individuals, businesses, government agencies and more for recycling ingenuity and results.

“Many businesses, organizations and institutions under-stand the long-term economic and environmental savings and responsibility of recycling but go quietly unnoticed,” explained Calvert County Recycling Program Specialist Keith Roumfort.

“We wish to formally recognize and commend recycling in Calvert County. This program will highlight the success and best practices in our community and inspire more people to actively join our efforts.”

More than 30 categories will be awarded to eligible profit or non-profit businesses, agencies, organizations, institutions or individuals who operate or live in Calvert County. Eligible participants must recycle waste material generated within Calvert County and provide verifiable documentation of their

efforts. The categories include education, agriculture, govern-ment, housing, private citizens and many more. Winners will be recognized with public promotions and at a ceremony with the Calvert County Board of County Commissioners.

Learn more and get an application online at www.co.cal.md.us/recycle. Nominations will be accepted until April 30, 2016. Like Calvert County Government on Facebook.

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Calvert County Announces First Annual Recycling Awards Program

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Solomons Urgent Care Hours ExpandedCalvert Memorial Hospital has announced

it is expanding its Solomons Urgent Care Cen-ter’s hours during the week. The new hours, Monday through Friday, will be from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m., effective March 21. Hours on the weekend will remain the same – noon to 10 p.m.

Calvert Memorial’s Urgent Care Centers are for minor Illnesses such as cuts, bumps

and sprains, fever or flu-like symptoms (if younger than 1 year, got to ED,) cough, sore throat or earache and minor burns or rashes.

If your primary care office is closed or if no appointments are available, you can call one of Calvert Memorial’s three Urgent Care Centers in Dunkirk, Prince Frederick or Solomons. You can make same day appointments begin-ning at 10 a.m. and a limited number of walk-

ins are available. Weekday hours for the Prince Frederick

Urgent Care and Solomons Urgent Care are now 2 to 10 p.m. and Dunkirk Urgent Care is open from 5 to 10 p.m. Weekend hours are the same for all three Urgent Care Centers, noon to 10 p.m.

Press Release from Calvert Memorial Hospital

On Thursday, April 21, the Calvert County Chamber of Commerce is host-ing an evening dinner workshop to out-line all of the changes and updates to Social Security. “Savvy Social Security” will outline some of the following: how can you maximize your benefits; when to apply for Social Security; how much can I expect to receive; how to get a complete Social Security analysis; what happens

if you turn age 66 by April 30 and much more information!

Calvert Chamber member Jaime West from Foresters Financial will lead a panel of experts to address all of these issues and questions.

The workshop will be at Mamma Lu-cia restaurant in Prince Frederick and begin at 5:30 p.m. A light dinner will be served! This event is free to current Cal-

vert County Chamber members and $10 for non-members. Pre-registration is re-quired, space is limited. No walk-ins will be admitted.

Register online at www.calvertcham-ber.org or call the Calvert County Cham-ber of Commerce for more information.

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Calvert County Chamber Of CommerceHosting Savvy Social Security

The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners announces that county of-fices will be closed March 25, 2016, in ob-servance of Good Friday. In addition:

• The three county senior centers will be closed March 25 and Meals on Wheels will not be delivered.

• There will be no county bus service March 25.

• Calvert Library locations will be closed

March 25.• Mt. Hope, Northeast and Southern

community centers will be closed March 25.

• Edward Hall Aquatic Center will be open with normal hours on March 25, but will be closed in observance of the Easter holiday on Sunday, March 27.

• Chesapeake Hills Golf Course will be open with normal hours March 25 to 27.

• The Appeal Landfill and county con-venience centers will be open with regular hours.

• The Calvert Marine Museum will be open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• Flag Ponds Nature Park, Kings Land-ing Park and Battle Creek Cypress Swamp will be open with normal park hours.

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Calvert County Announces Good Friday Schedule

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INCIDENT BRIEFSDuring the week of February 29 through

March 6 deputies of the Calvert County Sher-iff’s Office responded to 1,695 calls for service throughout the community.

If you know who committed these crimes or any other criminal activity in Calvert County,

you can report it anonymously online by click-ing the Crime Solvers link at www.CalvertCoun-tySheriff.us or by calling 410-535-2800.

Crime Solvers offers rewards of up to $1,000 for information that leads to the arrest or indict-ment of a person involved in criminal activity.

The Calvert County Sher-iff’s Office has made an ad-dition to its newest DARE truck. Ritchie Gibson, owner of Tint Works Plus in Prince Frederick, graciously donated a set of WORX rims, which adds to the aesthetics of the vehicle. DARE vehicles are mobile messaging boards dedicated to educating our communities about the dan-gers of drugs and violence. Over the past thirty years the DARE curriculum has evolved into its current 10 lesson “Keepin’ it REAL” format, which focuses on the challenges of making safe and responsible decisions in every area of our lives. The curriculum also chal-lenges us to assess the consequences of those decisions. Whether a DARE ve-hicle is seen on the roadways of Calvert County, Buenos Aires, Argentina or

Bahrain, it reminds kids and adults alike about their DARE officers and the im-portant messages they were taught that have kept them free and safe from drugs and violence.

Press Release from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office

Pictured from left to right is Sheriff Mike Evans, Misty & Ritchie Gibson, owners of Tint Works Plus

Tint Works Plus Donates New

Rims For DARE Vehicle

CDS Violation Case #16-13172:On March 5, 2016, Deputy

M. Trigg conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle being driv-en in an unsafe manner on Hallowing Point Road/Ma-son Road, in Prince Freder-ick. He discovered John Br-zozowski, 33, of Bryantown, MD to be in possession of a controlled dangerous sub-stance (morphine) and possession of para-phernalia (tin can). He was transported to the Detention Center and charged with multiple traffic violations, including driv-ing while impaired, possession of mor-phine and paraphernalia possession.

CDS Violation Case #16-13162:

On March 5, 2016, Deputy T. Mohler conducted a traf-fic stop on a vehicle being driven in an unsafe man-ner on Plum Point Road, in Huntingtown. The driver, Nicholas Guyot, 33, of Shady Side, MD, was found to be in possession of a con-trolled dangerous substance (Xanax) and paraphernalia (metal con-tainer). He was arrested and taken to the Detention Center for processing.


On March 5, 2016, Deputy S. Moran conducted a traf-fic stop on a vehicle being driven in an unsafe manner near the intersection of N. Solomons Island Road/Main Street, in Huntingtown. The driver, Harvey Crone, 43, of Port Republic, was found to be under the influence of a Dissociative Anesthetic (PCP) and unable to operate a vehicle safely. He was placed under arrest for possession of a danger-ous nonnarcotic drug (PCP), possession of paraphernalia (plastic wrapper) and for driving while impaired by drug(s).

CDS Violation Case #16-12641:On March 3, 2016, Deputy

R. Evans conducted a traf-fic stop on a vehicle being driven unsafely at the inter-section of Rt. 4/Chaneyville Road, in Owings. The vehi-cle’s driver, Latinia Holland, 45, of Chesapeake Beach, was found to be in posses-sion of an illegal drug (K2/Spice) and possession of paraphernalia (crack pipe). While Latinia Holland was being processed at the Detention Center, a secondary search revealed an additional drug (crack cocaine) and parapherna-lia (plastic baggie) in Latinia Holland’s possession. She was charged with CDS possession-not marijuana (crack cocaine), CDS possession-not marijuana (K2/Spice), possession of paraphernalia (crack pipe and plastic baggie), possession of contraband in a place of confinement and for driving a motor vehicle on a suspended license.

CDS Violation Case #16-11950:On February 29, 2016,

Deputy T. Marshall conduct-ed a traffic stop on a vehicle being driven in an unsafe manner at MD Rt. 4/Hospi-tal Road, in Prince Freder-ick. Andrew Gates, 31, of Prince Frederick, was found to be in possession of CDS a synthetic narcotic (Subox-one). He was arrested and transported to the Detention Center for processing.


On February 29, 2016, Deputy R. Wilson con-ducted a check welfare stop on a vehicle that was par-tially pulled off the road-way at MD Rt. 4/Skinners Turn Road, in Owings. He discovered the driver, Laquawn Holland, 34, of Lusby, passengers, Brit-tany Bell, 25, of Prince Frederick and Amaris Ford, 26, of Lusby were all showing signs of intoxica-tion. Holland was charged with CDS possession-not marijuana (PCP) and for multiple driving offenses; Bell and Ford were both charged with CDS posses-sion-not marijuana (PCP). They were all transported to the Detention Center and processed accordingly.

Theft Case #16-12759:

On March 4, 2016, Deputy N. Barger responded to Meadow Run Lane, in Ow-ings, for the report of a theft. Several mail packages, with delivery confirma-tion, were stolen from the mailbox of the National Inc. and Stitch business.

Theft Cases #16-12004, #16-12010, #16-12011, #16-12013, #16-12016, #16-12027, #16-12181, #16-12193:

Deputies responded to Harvard Street, Apple Court, Forest Trail, C Avenue and Kings Creek Drive, in St. Leonard, for the report of multiple thefts from (most-ly) unlocked vehicles. These thefts took place between February 29 - March 1, 2016 during the overnight hours. Sto-len items include an Apple Ipod, Apple cellphone charger, wallet, money, credit cards, jewelry, tool kit, a purse, power invertor, XM Radio, 1st Brand car seat and several gas cans. The investigation is continuing.

Theft Case #16-11796:On February 29, 2016, Deputy J. Liv-

ingston responded to a medical office on Solomons Island Road, in Huntingtown, for the report of a theft/burglary. Some-time between 10:00am on February 28 and 10:00am on February 29 someone entered the office safe and removed money. The case is suspended pending further information.

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Each year the Calvert County Board of Commissioners submits a list of legislative requests to the locally elected delegation to the Maryland General Assembly. Under the State Constitution, county commissioner forms of government do not have the author-ity to pass public local laws. For this reason, the commissioners must ask the local legisla-tive delegation to submit bills for changes to the local laws on their behalf to the General Assembly. If these bills are submitted, they then follow the state legislative process.

Besides the legislative requests, the Com-missioners may also ask the local legislative delegation, which includes two State Senators and three House Delegates, to take a specific position on other legislation being considered during the General Assembly session.

Original legislative requests for the upcom-ing 2016 Legislative Session were submitted on November 20, 2015; and additional legisla-tive requests were submitted on December 7, 2015. The letter was sent to: Senators Thomas V. Mike Miller, Jr. and Steve Waugh, and Del-egates Mark N. Fisher, Michael A. Jackson, and Anthony J. O’Donnell. A follow-up to questions and requests for information made at the December 15, 2015 Annual Legislative Meeting and additional information was pro-vided by the Board of License Commission-ers (Liquor Board) was submitted on January 4. Lastly, additional information provided by the Department of Economic Development was submitted on January 5.

The following link takes you to a webpage that includes a table providing links to all

other correspondence to the delegation dur-ing the 2016 session: www.co.cal.md.us/in-dex.aspx?NID=1972

All legislative actions for the session will be completed in June 2016.

The above information is separate from the routine activity provided for all the counties within Maryland as provided by the Mary-land Association of Counties (MACo) www.mdcounties.org.

MACo, Inc. is a direct descendant of the State Association of County Commissioners of Maryland formed in 1951. Prior to then, there were only informal gatherings of the Maryland county officials, and at one time, there were two separate associations of coun-ty officials from the Eastern and Western shores of the Chesapeake Bay. The history of these two groups date back to 1939. In 1969, Baltimore City became a member, making the Association representative of the 24 po-litical subdivisions of the state.

The association has undergone three name changes since 1951. In 1962, its name was changed to the Maryland County Commis-sioners Association, and six years later, to the MACo. In 1971, it was incorporated as a non-profit corporation.

Your County Commissioners do their best to stay on top of the legislation that emerges from Annapolis; and hearing your views on such legislation is very helpful.

Evan K. Slaughenhoupt, Jr. President (R)Board Of County Commissioners

On Sunday, February 14, Chesapeake Church suffered a tremen-dous loss when Dan and Kayla Amos were killed in a horrific car accident. Dan was 21, Kayla was 20 – they had been married only six months to the day. In spite of their young age, they both held leadership positions in the church.

The grief that enveloped the Chesapeake Church community was overwhelming as we tried to process this terrible loss. We are learning to lean into Jesus Christ as never before.

At the same time, the expressions of compassion and love that came from you, the people of Calvert County, have provided more comfort and healing than we can express. So many sincere acts of support from churches, businesses and individuals have helped us realize that we are not grieving alone.

On behalf of the entire Chesapeake Church community, thank you. You have been the arms of God to us, and we have felt your love and care.

Calvert County remains a very special and dear place, where neighbors are still neighbors, people pull together and “family” is a big word.

While the loss of Dan and Kayla cannot be replaced on this side of heaven, you, our fellow Calvert citizens, have filled that gap with the heart-mending kindness for which our county has always been known.

May God bless you and those you love,

Rev. Robert P. HahnSenior Pastor, Chesapeake ChurchHuntingtown, MD 20639410-257-0700

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Edward Lee Johnson, Jr., 66

Edward Lee John-son, Jr. passed away on Monday, Jan. 25, 2016 at Chapline House in Prince Frederick, Md., at the age of 66.

Ed was born on July 30, 1949 in Reading, Pennsyl-vania to his father, Edward Lee Johnson, Sr., and his mother, Evelyn Ruth Beidler. Ed graduated from Conrad Weiser High School, in Robesonia, Penn., where he focused on the study of agriculture. As a young boy, he spent his time work-ing on a nearby farm and loved to point out the fact that he had been operating heavy equipment since the age of twelve. Ed served in the United States Air Force as a Staff Sergeant for eight years, from 1969 to 1977. He was stationed abroad in Thailand for a year, during the Viet-nam War, where he worked as an aircraft maintenance technician. His service brought him to Andrews Air Force Base in Suitland, Md. where he also acquired a part-time job at Levitz Furniture.

At Levitz Furniture, he worked his way up from the warehouse to a full-time position on the sales floor, where he excelled for twenty-two years. While working at Levitz in 1973, he met his future wife, Violet Ione Tydings. They were close friends for eleven years, be-fore marrying on Sept. 7, 1985. They made a life together at their home in Cheltenham, Maryland, where their daughter, Stephanie Ruth Johnson, was born on July 23, 1988.

In 1991, the three decided to move and build a new home together in Hunting-town, Md., where they have shared too many happy memories to count. In 1994, Ed began a new career at Homes Amer-ica in Calvert County, working for Dave Ritchie. He worked as a home building and garage sales consultant, where he gained a wealth of knowledge about the housing and construction industry.

He made the decision to leave Homes America in 2002 and found a new op-portunity with Habitat America, where he worked for the last thirteen years of his life. He oversaw the maintenance and safety of Chapline House, two se-

nior apartment buildings, with approxi-mately ninety eight residents, complete-ly by himself.

Ed had a passion for hunting and cooking. He was a very strong and con-fident man who had the ability to make anything happen that he set his mind to. He was extremely hard working and intelligent. You could not ask for a bet-ter husband and father who brought so much sheer joy to the people who loved him, with his unique perspective and hi-larious sense of humor. He will be pain-fully missed and never forgotten.

He is survived by his loving wife, Vi-olet, his daughter, Stephanie, his sister, Bonnie Lee Kelchner, his brother, David Arthur Johnson, and his entire extended family.

A visitation and funeral services were held at Lee Funeral Home Calvert, P.A., Owings, MD. Interment with military honors was held at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD.

Michael “Mike” G. GeorgeMichael “Mike” G.

George died March 2 at home in St. Leonard. He was born September 2, 1959, in Altoona, Penn. He was the son of the James and Genevieve George.

He retired from Giant Food after 28 years of service as a meat cutter. He be-came the caregiver of his parents until their death in 2013 and 2014. He loved music and he would know any song and artist that came on the radio. He was an incredibly hard worker. He loved to gar-den and do yard work. He loved his fam-ily and loved to help them out. Mike was known as a great friend, he loved people and had many friends he kept in touch with.

Mike is preceded in death by his broth-er, Timothy George, parents James and Genevieve George.

He is survived by his children, Der-rick and Kristy Joines; brother, Kevin George (Pam), Huntingtown, Md.; sisters, Melissa Shrawder, Dunkirk, Md.; Jenni-fer (Tim) Nash, St. Leonard, Md.; Amy (Scott) Wojcik, New Freedom, Penn. and 15 nieces and nephews.

The family received friends on Mon-

day, March 7 from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. in the Rausch Funeral Home 4405 Broomes Is-land Road, Port Republic, Md. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at 11 AM in St. John Vianney Catholic Church 105 Vianney Lane, Prince Frederick, Md. Interment will follow in the church cem-etery. Pallbearers: Derrick Joines, Brian Shrawder, Kyle Shrawder, Logan Wojcik, Eric George and Rick Lacey. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John Vianney Church.

Daniel Lee Maggard, 51Daniel Lee Maggard, 51, of Port Re-

public, Md. passed away on March 1, 2016 at his home. He was born on Octo-ber 29, 1964 to BB and Adele Maggard in Cheverly, Maryland. Daniel worked with his father in the plumbing business around the county.He is survived by his son, James Dawe Maggard, his father, BB Maggard (fiancé Florence Tippett), his mother, Adele Maggard brother, Ter-rance L. Maggard and a sister Cheryl Ann Dulley. The family received friends on Monday March 7, 2016 from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Rausch Funeral Home, 4405 Broomes Island Road, Port Republic, Md. Services followed at 11 a.m. Interment was held in Waters Memorial Cemetery. To leave condolences please visit rausch-funeralhomes.com.

Paul Joseph McAlpine, 73Paul Joseph McAlpine,

Jr., 73, of Owings passed away March 3, 2016 at his residence. He was born April 13, 1942 in Winding Gulf, W.V. to Paul Joseph Sr. and Hazel Marie (Carr) McAlpine. Paul grew up in West Virginia and attended public schools. He married Barbara Eads October 6, 1978 and they made their home in Owings. He was employed as a technician with AT&T Phone Company. In his leisure time Paul enjoyed fishing, boxing and taking care of animals. Most of all Paul enjoyed spending time with family and attending his grand-children’s sporting events. Paul is survived by his loving wife Barbara A. McAlpine of Owings; children: Michael W. Fortner and his wife Melissa of Poway, CA, Jennifer L. Post and her husband Andrew of Owings, Brian J. McAlpine of Owings and Lisa M. Whittington and her husband Andrew of Huntingtown. Paul is also survived by 9 grandchildren: Jillian, Jeremy and Jacob Fortner, Zachary, Sophia and Stella Post and Gavin, Brody and Brooke Whittington, as well as brothers Barney and Franklin McAlpine. He was preceded in death by brothers Charles and Thomas McAlpine and sister Rose Henkel.

Lawrence Edwin Smith, 98Lawrence Edwin

Smith, 98, of St. Leonard, Md. passed away March 5, 2016 in Prince Frederick, Md. He was born on Feb-ruary 20, 1918 in Boston, Mass. to the late Bessie M.

and Herbert E. Smith. Lawrence joined the Army on August 10, 1942 where he spent his enlistment time in Iceland working on B-29 Bombers until his hon-orable discharge on October 29, 1945. On October 15, 1953 he married the love of his life, Corinne “Connie” Baker, who passed away on August 26, 2011. Law-rence and Connie sailed from Cleveland, Ohio, thru Lake Erie, down the Hudson River, down the Intercoastal Waterway, and into the Chesapeake Bay where they settled in College Park, Md. for a while. They eventually found their way to St. Leonard Md. where they bought Matoaka Beach Cabins in 1960. Lawrence would run the Beach Cabins while he also was a photo engraver for both the Baltimore Sun and the Washington Post. The fam-ily is still to this day running the beach cabins. Beloved father of Becky Barney (Robert), Bonnie Gateau (Gary), Gary Smith, and Mark Smith, grandfather of Chris Gateau, Shawn Gateau, Belinda Barney and Brandon Barney. He is also survived by two great grandchildren, Kaitlyn Barney and Lilly Lavorgna, and his sister Doris Keefer. The family will receive friends at the Rausch Funeral Home, 4405 Broomes Island Road, Port Republic, Md. on Saturday March 12, 2016 from 10 to 11 a.m. where services will follow at 11 a.m. Interment will be held in Chesapeake Highlands Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Leonard Vol. Fire and Rescue Dept.

Nicholas Shaw Craig, 24Nicholas Shaw Craig,

24, of St. Leonard, Md. passed away February 29, 2016 in Herndon, Va. He was born Janu-ary 22, 1992 in Clinton, Md. to Dewey Shaw, Jr. and Tama Teresa (Totten) Craig. Nick was raised in Calvert Coun-ty and attended Calvert High School. He was employed as a Security technician. Nicholas enjoyed the beach, watching football, cheering for the Washington Redskins, playing video games on his X-box, and spending time with his nieces and nephews. Nicholas will be missed by so many. His infectious laughter and big heart made people want to instantly become friends with him. Nick was pre-ceded in death by his mother Tama Tot-ten Craig, his grandparents Dr. George III and Corinne Totten, and Dewey S. Craig, Sr. Surviving are his father Dew-ey S. Craig, Jr. of Okl., sisters Lindsay Kauten and her husband Brian of Prince Frederick, Md. and Allison Craig of OK, brothers Christopher Craig of Waldorf, Md. and Sean Craig of Prince Frederick, Md.

Thursday, March 10, 2016 11The Calvert County Times ObituariesFeature Story

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Last year between 30,000 and 40,000 people came to the small patch of beach front in the Town of North Beach to en-joy spring and summer weather, but the sheer number of people paying beach fees was not enough to cover the costs of keeping the beach open.

The deficit means that the town coun-cil was set to consider raising beach fees for non-town and out-of-county visitors at their Thursday night meeting.

One town council member said that the town had struggled off and on for the past 30 years to try and find ways to ensure that tourist visitors did more than just come and see the sights in town.

“We somehow as a town… have to fig-ure out how to get some of these folks’ money in the town coffers,” said Coun-cilman Randy Hummel. “We still were in the red about $40,000 for beach fees last year.

“We’re still losing money on it.”Last year was a banner year for the

beach front in town, town staff said, since there were so many visitors it had to be shutdown four times during the season because it had reached capacity.

Hummel said the town was looking for other ways to boost tourism — and to get tourists to actually spend more mon-ey on something other than beach fees.

“The costs are still outweighing in-comes,” Hummel told The Calvert County Times. “Our only tourism rev-enue is the beach and it can’t do it on its own.”

One way the town might increase the revenue from tourism is getting a great-er share of the county’s rental and lodg-ing tax.

Hummel said there are 15 beach front rental properties in town but currently there are only three actually paying the

tax to the county; the town could get a much bigger share from the county if it could put the other properties on the rolls.

Hummel said the town’s income from beach fees in 2015 was $439,000 but ex-penditures last year were $480,000.

“It’s a big shortfall,” Hummel said. “We have the attraction here, but we have to find out how to get the money from tourism to relieve the tax burden on residents.”

If tourism revenues were falling a lit-tle short for the town government, there also are concerns that town businesses are not capturing all the tourist dollars that they can.

Councilman Ken Wilcox said that the town had acted on several projects — maintaining the beach, refurbishing the main pier and establishing public parks — to help ensure there was a town envi-ronment conducive to business growth.

“But there’s only so far towns can go to assist businesses,” Wilcox said. “It’s their job to draw them [tourists] into their businesses.”

Hummel said it was a matter of busi-nesses not always satisfying the demands of beachgoers versus town residents.

“Very few businesses seem to have a beach clientele,” Hummel said. “Some of that relates to the type of business they are.”

Moreover, he said there are few busi-nesses that even sell basic beach gear for visitors.

“That really hasn’t happened,” Hum-mel said.

Lynn Gondon, a member of the town’s special events committee, echoed that sentiment.

“People come to the beach but not to shop,” Gondon said. “I’ve always thought that was a disconnect.

“It’s hard to get people off the beach.”The town is exploring getting even

more tourists to the town aside from the beach attractions, though.

Elected leaders have released a re-quest for proposals [RFP] for a feasibil-ity study to examine whether a perform-ing arts center would work in the town.

Mayor Mark Frazer stated in the RFP that North Beach “thrives on cultural activities and the visual performing arts.

“I believe we have a unique opportu-nity to spur significant economic growth in our town through the creation of a performing arts center.”

Councilman Mickey Hummel, son of Randy Hummel, said that the feasibility study was just the first step for that proj-ect. It had yet to be determined whether the arts center would even be proper

given the limited space in town.“We need to see if it’s really worth do-

ing,” Mickey Hummel said.Frazer believed it was.“One of the problems North Beach

has is that most or your economy is warm-weather based,” Frazer said. “We need to find something to continue to attract tourists all the rest of the year.’ Frazer said he wanted to eventually see North Beach earn the state’s Arts and Entertainment community desig-nation, which could boost its profile. “I feel confident a performing arts cen-ter would enjoy strong community and business support,” Frazer said.

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By Crista DockrayStaff Writer

Nancy Highsmith, running for Dis-trict 2, worked 35 years in the Calvert County public school system and re-tired last July. She served as a teacher, a coach, an administrator, an interim su-perintendent, and the acting director of title 9 compliance and equity.

“I feel that I have a lot of knowledge of the system and I want to give back to the people of Calvert County,” said High-smith, about her decision to run.

Highsmith said that she has seen Cal-vert County progress from a county that was almost unknown to the one of the best in the state.

She said she would like to see Calvert schools stay at the top.

She also said she is passionate about putting the students first in every decision.

One of Highsmith concerns is the bud-get. She wants to make sure that teachers are getting the steps they deserve.

“One of the biggest assets that the Cal-vert County public school system has is its human resources,” said Highsmith.

She wants to make sure that the sys-tem keeps the good teachers and people it has by paying them well and hoping that good pay will be an incentive to new teachers.

“If we don’t do this the quality of edu-cation could suffer,” said Highsmith.

She is also concerned about teachers’ evaluations. She said she is not sure how effective a standardized test is to evalu-ate a teacher or how fair the classroom observations and other evaluative prac-tices are to teachers’ effectiveness.

Highsmith commends the board for

their quarterly meetings with the Board of County Commissioners. She said its important to speak with them and the state legislators to make sure the sys-tem’s needs are met.

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Anna Kleist of Plum Point Middle is the champion of the 29th Calvert County Spelling Bee held on March 2 at Calvert High School.

Concluding an unprecedented six-teen rounds, Anna correctly spelled the word “fuselage” to win the contest, which included fifty-three students from the six Calvert County public middle schools and three private schools.

Lauren Britt of Calvert Middle placed second.

Anna, a seventh grader, will represent Calvert County at the Scripps National Spelling Bee in May in Washington, D.C. Her coach is English language arts teacher Iris Schaecher.

Anna also participates in Drama Club and is a member of the National Junior Honor Society. Her favorite subjects in-

clude English language arts, French and chorus. Mrs. Kelley Adams, principal, said, “Anna is a talented, charismatic, caring and well-rounded student. She consistently thinks of others and always encourages her peers to do well. She is looking forward to her National Spelling Bee experience and will represent Cal-vert County Public Schools well!”

In addition to winning her trip to the National Spelling Bee from The Calvert Recorder and Southern Maryland News-papers, Anna was awarded a trophy and $500 from Educational Systems Federal Credit Union. Her school will also re-ceive a $500 prize from the credit union.

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Traveling from British Columbia, the exhibit “Creature Comforts” from the Mu-seum of Maritime Pets will be on display at the Calvert Marine Museum. During the month of March, see various ships’ animal mascots and companions from the late 19th century through the Korean War period to include a wide variety of birds, cats, dogs, sea mammals and many less common pets. All ages are welcome!

The Museum of Maritime Pets fosters an appreciation of animals living or working on

or near the water, who collaborate with man in times of peace and war. They ex-plore and interpret the role of domestic ani-mals on sea voyages from ancient times to the present. Visitors will see the animals’ contributions and the role that the museum plays in promoting safe and humane treat-ment of animals living or working on or near the world’s waterways.

Domestic animals have been going to sea since man first launched boats and

have served as companions, guards, hunt-ers, mascots, messengers, pest controllers, rescuers and workers. Discover the roles animals have played on various types of maritime missions.

The “Creature Comforts” exhibit is on display through March 31 in the Maritime History Hall.

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The museum is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $9.00 for adults, $7.00 for seniors, military with valid I.D. and AAA members, and $4.00 for children ages 5 - 12; children under 5 and museum members are always admitted free. For more informa-tion about the museum, upcoming events, or membership, visit the website at www.calvertmarinemuseum.com or call 410-326-2042. Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, Google+, Instagram and Pinterest.

The Calvert Marine Museum (CMM) and the CMM Fossil Club have part-nered to offer the Betty (Sandy) Roberts Scholarship for Natural Sciences. South-ern Maryland graduating seniors (public or private high school, home school, or etc.) in pursuit of post-secondary edu-cation focusing on natural sciences, are invited to apply.

One scholarship in the amount of $500 is available yearly (as funding or suitable applicants permit.) Preference is given to applicants with interest in the fields of Paleontology or Geology, but the scholarship is open to applicants pursuing education in any of the natu-ral sciences (e.g., Biology, Chemistry or other Physical Sciences.)

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Mail completed applications to:Scholarship CommitteeDepartment of PaleontologyCalvert Marine MuseumP.O. Box 97 14200 Solomons Island RoadSolomons, Maryland 20688

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New tastes abound in the historic Solo-mons Town Center as restaurants show-case selected food and beverages during the one-day food festival, The Taste of Solomons 2016 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sat-urday, March 26th. The event is one of the yearly signature events designed and spon-sored by the Solomons Business Associa-tion, with proceeds to benefit the associa-tion’s annual July 4th fireworks display.

The Taste of Solomons provides a fun and affordable way to sample all of the fla-vors of this remarkable waterfront town, according to Taste of Solomons Chair Eric Faughnan.

Tickets are $4 each and may be pur-chased at any of the participating busi-nesses. Each ticket can be exchanged for a sample of selected food or beverages. Many restaurants are also participating in a Gift Certificate Prize program, with some of the tickets at each location des-ignated as prize winners. The lucky pur-chaser will be awarded a gift certificate for future use at the respective restaurant.

Participating businesses are: The Ruddy Duck, Boomerangs Original Ribs, Isaac’s Restaurant and Pub at the Holiday Inn, China Harbor, Captain Smith’s Seafood Market, Angler’s Seafood Bar and Grill, The Dry Dock at Zahniser’s, The CD Café, Kingfishers Seafood Bar and Grill, The Striped Rock, Carmen’s Gallery, The Lighthouse Restaurant and Dock Bar, The Lotus Kitchen and Kim’s Key Lime Pies, Grill Sgt Barbecue, The Charles Street Brasserie, The Island Hideaway, Run-ning Hare Vineyard and Calvert Brewing Company, Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center, and the Calvert Marine Museum. Tickets are also available at the McNelis Group.

For more information on the Taste of Solomons, call 443-624-1658. For a map of participating restaurants and their offer-ings, or for information on activities, shop-ping, dining, and lodging in Solomons, visit www.solomonsmaryland.com.

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Senior Citizen News

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 reser-vation call: Calvert Pines Senior Center at 410-535-4606 or 301-855-1170, North Beach Senior Center at 410-257-2549, or Southern Pines Senior Center at 410-586-2748. Lunches are subject to change.

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ter (410-257-2549), Thursday, March 24, 9:30 a.m. and at Southern Pines Senior Center (410-586-2748), Tuesday, April 12, 9 a.m. The first 60 people to register for an AARP class in 2016 will receive $10 off the cost of registration and a free lunch. The regular fee for a class is $15/AARP members, $20/non-members. Members must show AARP cards. Pre-registration required.

Intergenerational Summer CampEnjoy a week of activities at this year’s Intergenerational Summer

Camp with your elementary-age grandchild(ren), July 18 to 22, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Calvert Pines Senior Center. You can select two classes each day. A brochure with class selections is available at all three senior centers. Fee: $35 per grandparent/grandchild pair, $15 each additional person. Fee includes all supplies and one DVD. This camp is extremely popular and fills up fast. Registration forms must be received by May 27. Make checks payable to Calvert Pines Senior Council. For more information, contact Luis Santiago or Sally Scho-field at 410-535-4606 or 301-855-1170.

TripsEnjoy walking around the historic Mt. Vernon Cultural District and

the Walters Art Gallery in Baltimore, Wednesday, May 18. There will also be a guided tour of the Baltimore Basilica. Lunch will be at the restored Garrett-Jacobs mansion. Fee: $65 per person.

A trip to the United States National Arboretum in Washington, D.C. is scheduled for Wednesday, June 1. A tram will take participants on a tour highlighting the 446 acres of the arboretum’s gardens, collec-tions and natural areas. A buffet lunch will be at Rips Country Inn, Bowie. Fee: $60 per person.

Remember to sign up early for trips and events. They may be can-celled if there are not enough participants registered in advance.

For more information on senior trips, contact: Calvert Pines Senior Center, 410-535-4606 or 301-855-1170; North Beach Senior Center, 410-257-2549; Southern Pines Senior Center, 410-586-2748.

Calvert Pines Senior Center (CPSC) Come to the Big Indoor Yard Sale, Saturday, March 19, 8 a.m. to 2

p.m.

North Beach Senior Center (NBSC)Enjoy a morning of relaxing activities at HeART and Soul, Tuesday,

March 22, 10:30 a.m. with adult coloring, zentangle art, poetry and music. This is a free class. Pre-register by March 15.

Southern Pines Senior Center (SPSC) Seniors and children are welcome to enjoy decorating Easter Treats,

Wednesday, March 23, 1 p.m. Pre-register by March 17.

Monday, March 14Salisbury Steak, Mushroom Gravy, Tossed Salad, Brown Rice, Broccoli, Peaches

Tuesday, March 15Roast Beef Sandwich, To-mato Wedges, Carrot Raisin Salad, Citrus Fruit Cup

Wednesday, March 16Chili, Carrots, Brown Rice,

Mandarin Oranges

Thursday, March 17Irish Stew with Potatoes and Carrots, Steamed Cabbage, Irish Soda Bread, Fruit Tart

Friday, March 18Spinach Baked Fish, Baked Potato, Green Beans, Peaches

Kyle Lightbown, Track Director of Southern Maryland BMX, presents a check for $1,100 from the Scott Hoppe Memori-al Race in Chaptico Park this past October. This donation went directly towards the St. Mary’s R&P, Scott Verbic Fund which provides opportunities for kids to attend summer camp and all other county opportunities. Southern Maryland BMX season will

kick off on March 17th. Bicycle riders of all ages and abilities are welcomed to join the fun. Unlike traditional sports, BMX is an individual sport that runs March thru Decem-ber. New riders can join at any time. Visit somd-

bmx.com for their a full schedule and to check out a new rider video.

Press Release

Limited edition, signed and num-bered collector prints of John Morton Barber’s “Buying Oysters at Drum Point” are available again at the Calvert Marine Museum Store. John M. Bar-ber is a nationally acclaimed artist and premier chronicler of Chesapeake Bay maritime life. These rare prints captur-ing a piece of Southern Maryland’s his-tory are only available at the Museum Store and are the perfect addition to any artwork collection.

The original painting was commis-sioned by the museum in memory of James H. Buys, the first chairman of the museum board, and is part of the mu-seum’s permanent collection. “Buying Oysters at Drum Point” depicts a typical scene that was once very common to this area, but is never seen today. Shown in the picture is the Wm. B. Tennison buy-ing oysters from the skipjack Apollo, just inside Drum Point.

The Tennison was built in 1899 at Crabb Island, Maryland, as a sailing, oyster-dredging bugeye. She was con-verted to power in 1907 and spent her winters buying oysters from local wa-termen and taking them to oyster shuck-ing houses. The skipjack Apollo was

built in Solomons in 1914. The Drum Point Lighthouse in the print marked the entrance to the Patuxent River, but was moved in 1975 to the museum’s waterfront.

The “Buying Oysters at Drum Point” prints are $150 each and available for purchase in the Museum Store or online at www.calvertmarinemuseum.com. Framed prints are also available in the Museum Store. For more information, call the Museum Store at 410-326-2750.

Press Release

John Barber Prints Are Back!

“Buying Oysters at Drum Point”


By Crista Dockray Staff Writer

Construction is underway for a new Tractor Supply Company, the compa-ny’s 21st location in Maryland.

Tractor Supply Company sells fenc-ing, sprayers, livestock equipment, lawn and garden supplies, pet supplies, farm products, and clothing items.

The store tailors to farmers as well as homesteaders.

According to a press release, the store will be located at 3150 N Solomons Is-land Road in Huntingtown and will be approximately 24,916 square feet.

According to Calvert County Depart-ment of Economic Development, this will be Tractor Supply Company’s first store in Calvert County.

“We are very glad they are here and we welcome them in Calvert County,” said Angela Walters the Public In-formation Specialist for Economic Development.

“Tractor Supply Company is excited

about being a new member of the Hun-tingtown business community,” said Rob Hoskins, the spokesperson for Tractor Supply Company.

According to a press release, the store will have a sales floor and support ser-vice space as well as an outdoor space for storage and display.

Hoskins said the store plans to have around 12 to 17 full and part time employees.

Construction started late February and, according to Hoskins, the soft opening is tentatively set for May 7 with a grand opening celebration to be held on May 21.

Hoskins said the company found the location suitable, as there are many horse owners and part time hobby farm-ers in the area.

The new store will be a part of the around 4,651 business located in Cal-vert County, according to a number given by Economic Development.

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Thursday, March 10

Gary GibsonRuddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell)- 7:30 p.m.

Friday, March 11

Drive TrainAnthony’s Bar and Grill (10371 Southern Maryland Blvd., Dunkirk)

Dylan GalvinRuddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell)- 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, March 12

CSM Children’s Theatre: “Spirit of Hispania: Hispanic TalesCollege of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts Building, Theatre (8730 Mitchell Rd., La Plata) 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Sunday, March 13

Hand Dancing And Line Dance SocialHouse of Dance (24620 Three Notch Rd., Hollywood)- 5 p.m.

Monday, March 14

Pizza and Pint NightRuddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell)- 4 p.m.

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

Tuesday, March 15

Burger and Pint NightRuddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell)- 4 p.m.

Team FeudRuddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell)- 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, March 16

Open Mic NightRuddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell)- 6 p.m.

Thursday, March 17

LIAM- Live Irish Music

Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell)- 6 to 10 p.m.

Friday, March 18

St. Paddy’s Day CelebrationRuddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell)

Face Down: St. Patrick’s Day Weekend, Double Shot PartyAnthony’s Bar and Grill (10371 Southern Maryland Blvd., Dunkirk)

Saturday, March 19

CSM Cause Theatre: “The Walls.”College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts Building, Theatre (8730 Mitchell Rd., La Plata) 2 p.m.

Sunday, March 20

Easter BunnyRuddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell)- 2 p.m.

Hand Dancing And Line Dance Social

House of Dance (24620 Three Notch Rd., Hollywood)- 5 p.m.

John ShawRuddy Duck (16800 Piney Point Rd., Piney Point)- 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Monday, March 21

Pizza and Pint NightRuddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell)- 4 p.m.

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

Tuesday, March 22

Burger and Pint NightRuddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell)- 4 p.m.

Team FeudRuddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd., Dowell)- 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, March 10, 2016The 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 Calendar

Month Long, March

Art Exhibit: “3’s Company…” Artworks@7th Fine Art & Unique Gifts (9100 Bay Ave., North Beach) - 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For March 2016, Artworks@7th will present the artistic skills of two seasoned member artists along with the works of a very special guest - a talented young student artist from St. Mary’s College of Maryland. The oil, water color, pen and ink, and mixed media pieces of member artists D. Basile and Aimee Henderson, and, the mixed media creations of student artist Ashley Sherer will be on display and are sure to excite and impress! From realistic to abstract and everything in between, the imaginative and creative works of these gifted art-ists will be a real treat. The show will run from March 3 thru March 27t with an Opening Reception and complimentary refreshments on Saturday, March 5th from 1 to 5 p.m. So come on out and support your local arts community and pe-ruse the distinctive works of these creative and talented local artists – you might just find that something special for friends, family, or even for yourself!

CO. 7 Alarmers Friday Night BingoSt. Leonard Volunteer Fire & Res-cue (200 Calvert Beach Rd.)

Bingo every Friday. Doors open at 6 p.m. Early bird at 7 p.m. Regular bingo at 7:30 p.m. Food available for sale. Help support your local fire department.

Friday, March 11

Baked Haddock Dinner - Chesa-peake BeachAmerican Legion Stallings Williams Post 206 Route 260 (Chesapeake Beach) - 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Join us for an informal dinner from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. hosted by the Sons of American Legion Stallings Williams Post 206 at 3330 Chesa-peake Beach Road E on Route 260, in the lower-level dining room. The dinner includes all the trimmings, salad and beverage for $12. Public invited. Call for more information 301-855-6466.

Chesapeake Oysters Book TalkCalvert Marine Museum - 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Join Kate Livie, Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum Director of Edu-cation, presenting her new book, Chesapeake Oysters: The Bay’s Foundation and Future followed by book signing.

Livie’s book explores the history, culture, and future of the bay’s be-loved bivalve, from the oyster mid-dens of the Chesapeake Indians to today’s oyster farms. Samples of shucked, Chesapeake oysters will be available by Shore Thing Shell-fish, LLC and Hollywood Oyster Company. *FREE program.

Saturday, March 12

Calvert Artists’ Guild March ShowSouthern Maryland Sailing Associ-ation (14990 Solomons, Solomons) - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The public is invited to enjoy and purchase the artworks of a dozen of the talented artists of Southern Maryland in mediums such as wa-tercolor, acrylic, clay, textile, and jewelry. The Calvert Artists’ Guild was founded in 1978 to promote the appreciation and practice of fine arts and crafts in Calvert County. The guild sponsors art shows, field trips, workshops, and an annual art award to a high-school senior inter-ested in the arts.

Country Dance - Chesapeake BeachAmerican Legion Stallings Wil-liams Post 206 Route 260 (3330 Chesapeake Beach Rd. E on Route 260, Chesapeake Beach) - 7 p.m. Midnight

For a fun time, come to the Amer-ican Legion Country Dance in the Upper Level Ballroom at the Ameri-can Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206. If you can't dance, teachers will be available to give instruc-tion. One hour lessons commence at 7:00 p.m. followed by dancing from 8:00 p.m. until midnight. The Modest price of $15 per person in-cludes soft drinks or draft beer and light munchies. For information call 301-855-6466.www.ALpost206.org Reservations at [email protected].

Sunday, March 13

All You Care to Eat Breakfast - Chesapeake BeachAmerican Legion Stallings Williams Post 206 Route 260 (Chesapeake Beach) - 8 to 11 a.m.

Change your clocks and start the new time with a yummy break-fast featuring Hot Cakes, Sausage, Scrapple, Bacon, Scrambled Eggs, Home Fries, Biscuits, Fruit, and Chip Beef. Hosted by the American Legion Auxiliary in the upper level Dining Room in Chesapeake Beach on Route 260. Public Welcome. Adults $10; kids 6-12 $5; kids under 6 free. Bloody Marys will be avail-able for a nominal charge. For in-formation call 301-855-6466. www.ALPost206.org.

Preschool STEM - Fun with FractionsAnnmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center (Solomons) - 10 to 11 a.m

Select Sundays, 1 to 4 p.m.in the artLAB. FREE ADMISSION! Injecting creativity and fun into STEM--Encourage your little one to explore science, technology, engi-neering, art, & math!

Preschool children and their care-takers are invited to visit the artLAB at Annmarie Garden for hands-on investigations and challenges! Each

session will help children explore, observe, ask questions, and make predictions about the world around them as they create and play! We'll investigate a variety of concepts in STEAM--science, technology, en-gineering, art, and math! Join us for these fun and imaginative ses-sions that will get your child excited about learning. Perfect for toddlers and preschoolers. Bringing a large group or moms' club? Please email [email protected] so we can be ready to better accom-modate your group! Learn more at www.annmariegarden.org.

Meeting of the Cocoons - Chesa-peake BeachAmerican Legion Stallings Williams Post 206 Route 260 (3330 Chesa-peake Beach Rd. E on Route 260) - 2 to 3 p.m.

The American Legion Auxiliary Juniors (Cocoons) Stallings-Wil-liams Post 206 will hold its March meeting commencing at 2:00 p.m. in the Post upper level Meeting Hall. Questions may be directed to Clarisse Choux at 443-964-5461.

Chesapeake Community Chorus North Beach Union Church (8912 Chesapeake Ave., North Beach) - 4 to 6 p.m

The Chesapeake Community Chorus, an all-volunteer chorus which performs concerts to benefit Calvert County charities, will hold a practice session. We are looking to add new singers and no auditions are required. Contact Larry Brown, Director, at 301-855-7477 or email him at [email protected] for more information.

Monday, March 14

March Calvert GOP Men's Club SpeakerCalvert Elks Lodge (Dares Beach Rd., Prince Frederick) -7:30 to 9 p.m.

Asst. State's Attorney to Speak at GOP Mens Club. The guest speaker at the Monday March 14 meeting of the Calvert Republican Men's Club will be Senior Assistant State's At-torney for Calvert County, Andrew Rappaport. A graduate of Elon College and the Univ. of Baltimore School of Law, among his various duties as Office Supervisor, Rappa-port handles vehicular manslaugh-ter cases, accident reconstruction and other serious vehicular cases. He held a similar position in St. Mary's County for four years be-fore coming to Calvert in 2007. Mr. Rappa-port is a candidate for the Republican nomination for State's Attorney in 2018 to succeed Laura Martin, who will be retiring. The meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. at the Elks Lodge on Dares Beach Road in Prince Frederick. A $10 fee cov-ers light refreshments (sandwiches, cookies, beverage) and room rent-al. For more info, email racebeat@aol or call 410-610-8666.

Tuesday, March 15

Steak Night - Chesapeake BeachAmerican Legion Stallings Williams Post 206 Route 260 (3330 Chesa-peake Beach Rd. E on Route 260, Chesapeake Beach) - 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Particular about your steak? At the American Legion Stallings Wil-liams Post 206 at 3330 Chesa-peake Beach Road East on Route 260 in Chesapeake Beach, you or-der it directly from the Grill-Master and you get what you order. The $15 price tag includes sides, salad, beverage, and roll. Public welcome. For information call 301-855-6466. www.ALpost206.org.

Membership Meeting - Chesa-peake BeachAmerican Legion Stallings Williams Post 206 Route 260 (3330 Chesa-peake Beach Rd. E on Route 260, Chesapeake Beach) - 7 to 8 p.m.

Want your voice heard? All mem-bers of the American Legion Auxil-iary Stallings Williams Post 206 are encouraged to attend the General Meeting at 7 p.m, in the Upper Lev-el Meeting Hall at the Post Building. Inquiries should go to President Marcellas at 301-399-7995.

Wednesday, March 16

Sea Squirts at CMMCalvert Marine Museum - 10:30 to 11 a.m.

An Oyster Is My Home is the theme! Children 18 months - 3 years old and their caregivers are invited for this free program. Learn about all the animals that live around the oyster reef. (Switching to winter hours: offered only once at 10:30 a.m.)

Lenten Lunch @ Friendship UMCFriendship Methodist (Friendship) - 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Lenten Lunch at Friendship Methodist. Devotional at 11:45 a.m., lunch at noon. Ham, fried chicken, etc. Adults $12, children $6. Friend-ship Methodist is 1 block east of Friendship Circle on Route 2; 1.3 miles north of the traffic light at Routes 2 and 260 in Owings. 410-741-5268, [email protected], www.friendshipmethodistchurch.org.

Thursday, March 17

Calvert Toastmasters Club 1st Floor Conference Room (205 Main Street, Prince Frederick) - 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Do you want to become a con-fident public speaker and strong leader? If so, Toastmasters is the place for you. You’ll find a support-ive learn-by-doing environment that allows you to achieve your goals at your own pace. Learn how Toast-masters has changed the lives of members. Free Membership Kit ($20 value) if you join during the months of February or March.


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

Thursday, March 10

•Shake It Out Music and MovementCalvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Rd., Solomons- 10 to 10:30 a.m.

Shake It Out Music and Movement will create a rich environment that pro-motes social, emotional and physical skills. Come join us for some shake’n fun.

•Drop-in Computer CodingCalvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Rd., Chesapeake Beach- 5 to 6 p.m.

Have fun learning the languages of computers. It’s fun, It’s easy.

•Lego ManiaCalvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Rd., Chesapeake Beach- 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

For kids from kindergarten to 5th grade. Lego enthusiasts will meet monthly to hear a story followed by a Lego building session. Each session will close with sharing time. Legos sup-plied by library. This month’s theme: At the Playground.

•Alzheimer’s Caregiver SupportCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way- 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Get tips and support from other caregivers. Facilitated by Jeannette Findley and Chris Stelloh-Garner. Please register.

Friday, March 11

•On Pins and NeedlesCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way- 1 to 4 p.m.

Bring your quilting, needlework, knit-ting, crocheting, or other project for an afternoon of conversation and shared creativity.

•Minecraft Free PlayCalvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Rd., Chesapeake Beach- 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Play Minecraft on our computers while the library is closed to other cus-tomers. Registration required. Please register.

•Friends of Calvert Library Pub QuizCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way- 6:30 to 10 p.m.

For one night only, the library won’t help you find the answers. But that won’t stop us from asking plenty of tough questions. Pre-register for $60 per team of up to six adults. Cash prize to the winning team! Limited space, register early at any Calvert Library lo-cation! Must pay to be considered reg-istered. $5 per spectator by separate registration. Only 20 spaces for spec-tators! Friends of Calvert Library fun-draiser. Wine and beer are $5, snacks are free.

Saturday, March 12

•Chess Saturday at the Library Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Rd., Chesapeake Beach- 10 a.m. to noon

Chess enthusiasts or wannabe en-thusiasts—please join us (with or with-

out your own chess set) at the library the 2nd Saturday of each month from 10:00 a.m. to noon. All ages and levels welcome! Please register.

•Learn MahjonggCalvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Rd., Solomons- 1 to 3 p.m.

Want to learn Mahjongg? Games are a great way to keep your brain sharp while having fun! Join us!

•Lego ChallengeCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way- 2 to 4 p.m.

Lego enthusiasts can visit the sto-rytime room to take part in a weekly, themed challenge. Legos supplied by library. Registration not required.

•Garden Smarter: Companion PlantingCalvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Rd., Chesapeake Beach- 2 to 3:30 p.m.

Learn about mutually beneficial crop relationships; keep insect pests away while attracting beneficial insects; en-hance the health of garden soil; have great tasting veggies!

•Poets’ CircleCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way- 2 to 4 p.m.

Beginner or big-time, confident or compulsive, stuck or star-lit! All are welcome. Expect a friendly session of discussion, editing and support. Bring five copies of what you want to work on or just yourself. Please register.

•Lego ManiaCalvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Rd., Chesapeake Beach- 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.

For kids from kindergarten to 5th grade. Lego enthusiasts will meet monthly to hear a story followed by a Lego building session. Each session will close with sharing time. Legos sup-plied by library. This month’s theme: At the Playground.

Monday, March 14

•Monday Morning Movies and MoreCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way- 10 to 11 a.m.

Join us at 10 am for dancing, stories, movies and fun.

•Zentangling, ZenDoodling, ColoringCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way- 12:30 to 2 p.m.

Join us at this month’s Zentangle, ZenDoodling, and Adult Coloring meetup. The library will supply regu-lar copy paper, colored pencils and a few sharpies. If you would like to bring your own supplies, they are welcome! Learn more about Zentangle at www.Zentangle.com. Please register.

•On Pins and NeedlesCalvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Rd., Chesapeake Beach- 1 to 4 p.m.

Bring your quilting, needlework, knit-ting, crocheting, or other project for an afternoon of conversation and shared creativity.

•Drop-in MinecraftCalvert Library Fairview Branch, Rt. 4 and Chaneyville Rd., Owings- 3:30 to 5 p.m.

Try your hand at building and par-ticipate in special projects using mine-craft.edu. No registration!

•Curiosity WorkshopCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way- 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Join us for these STEAM workshops designed to engage kids in creative problem solving using experimentation and exploration. The first of the four workshops is: Imagination, Original-ity & Flexibility. For kids 8 to 12 years old and parents and caregivers are en-coutged to stay. Please register.

•Book DiscussionCalvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Rd., Chesapeake Beach- 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Dead Wake by Eric Larson. On May 1, 1915, with WWI entering its tenth month, the luxury ocean liner, The Lusitania, sets sail out of New York, bound for Liverpool. As the Lusitania made her way toward Liverpool, an array of forces both grand and small, all converged to produce one of the greatest disasters of history.

Tuesday, March 15

•Drop-in Computer CodingCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way- 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Have fun learning the languages of computers. It’s fun, It’s easy. Younger children will need the help of an adult.

•Flying NeedlesCalvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Rd., Solomons- 6 to 9 p.m.

Knitting, crocheting and portable crafting group open to anyone want-ing to join in and share talents, crafting time or learn a new skill.

•Book DiscussionCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way- 7 to 8:30 p.m.

In The Unlikely Event by Judy Blume. In 1987, Miri Ammerman returns to her hometown of Elizabeth, New Jersey, to attend a commemoration of the worst year of her life. Thirty-five years earlier, when Miri was fifteen, and in love for the first time, a succession of airplanes fell from the sky, leaving a community reeling. Against this backdrop of actual events, that Blume experienced in the early 1950s, she paints a vivid portrait of a particular time and place. And a young journalist who makes his name reporting tragedy. Through it all, one generation reminds another that life goes on.

Wednesday, March 16

•Book DiscussionCalvert Library Fairview Branch, Rt. 4 and Chaneyville Rd., Owings- 2 to 3:30 p.m.

Join us for a lively discussion about Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng.

•Full STEAM AheadCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way- 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Interact with books, crafts and ex-periments while exploring the skills of science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM). Ages 4-8. Adults are encouraged to participate with their child. Registration is required opens one month before each event.

Thursday, March 17

•Shake It Out Music and Movement Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Rd., Solo-mons-10 to 10:30 a.m.

Shake It Out Music and Movement will create a rich environment that pro-motes social, emotional and physical skills. Come join us for some shake’n fun.

•Resume and Cover Letter WorkshopCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way- 1 to 3 p.m.

Need help with your resume? Join job counselor Sandra Holler in a small group to learn what makes a strong re-sume and cover letter. If you have one started, bring it with you so editing can happen on the spot. One printed copy helps. Please register. •T.A.C.O.S. Meeting!Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way- 5 to 6 p.m.

T.A.C.O.S. (Teen Advisory Council of Students!) meeting! For teens (those of you ages 13 to 19) Calvert Library needs your help planning events, re-vamping our Teen Zone and other awesome things. Help make Calvert Library awesome! Free food (and ser-vice learning hours) at every meeting!

•Drop-in Computer CodingCalvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Rd., Chesapeake Beach- 5 to 6 p.m.

Have fun learning the languages of computers. It’s fun, It’s easy.

•Curiosity Works Drop In for TEENS! Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way- 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Come hang out and use all of our materials and your creative solutions to solve a variety of challenges. High-tech, lo-tech, it’s up to you! Come show off what you can come up with.

•Kids Just Want to Have FunCalvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Rd., Chesapeake Beach- 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Kids in kindergarten through 3rd grade are invited to this series of excit-ing events exploring topics from art to history to science. Each month will in-clude fun activities, crafts and a snack! This month’s topic: Titanic. Please register.


Last Week’s Puzzle Solutions

CLUES ACROSS 1. Exclamation that denotes disgust 4. Climbed over 10. Has 50 states 11. Able to move 12. Prime Minister (abbr.) 14. Cotangent (abbr.) 15. Particle 16. Fastened 18. Wonders 22. Surpassing all others 23. Provides basement access 24. Daily 26. North Dakota 27. Related to gulls 28. Provoke 30. Lake __, one of the Great 31. Police department 33. Throat illness 35. South Dakota 36. Contains iron (Brit.) 38. Sees what the future holds 39. The extended location of something

40. Cobalt 41. Dwells 47. Reprimand 49. Agree to a demand 50. Talented in or devoted to music 51. Gospels 52. European defense organization (abbr.) 53. Edge of a cloth 54. Equally 55. Experience again 57. Female sheep 58. Made vanish 59. Unit of force (abbr.) SOLUTIONS DOWN 1. ___ up 2. Rear of (nautical) 3. Purses 4. Samarium 5. A way to take forcibly 6. On or into 7. Metric capacity unit (Brit.) 8. Assign to a higher position

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