2015-01-22 Calvert County Times

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A Forestville man sustained life-threatening injuries during a high-speed chase with police late Sunday night.

Around 11:47 p.m. on Jan. 18, St. Mary’s County deputies responded to the base of the Thomas John-son Bridge on Patuxent Beach Road to assist offi-cers from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office with a vehicle pursuit of a 2015 Chrysler 200; the driver was identified as George Alfred Nock III, 27, of Forestville.

According to the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, Nock was traveling south on Patuxent Beach Road in the vicinity of Oak Drive, when he attempted to swerve around a Maryland State Police vehicle and

lost control, striking a guardrail. The vehicle over-turned down an embankment and came to rest on the roof. Nock was trapped inside the vehicle and was extricated by fire department personnel. Maryland State Police Trooper 7 flew Nock to Prince George’s Shock Trauma, according to officials.

Members of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Of-fice Reconstruction Team responded and assumed the investigation.

Authorities indicate speed as a contributing fac-tor in the accident. No citizens or police were injured.

Anyone who may have witnessed the crash and has not already provided a statement is encouraged to contact Deputy First Class Brandon Foor at 301-475-4200 ext. 2265.

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Three firefighters were transported to Calvert Memo-rial Hospital Saturday night after they sustained non-life threatening minor burn injuries while fighting a house fire in Huntingtown.

On Jan. 17 at 9:07 p.m., 35 volunteer firefighters from the Huntingtown, Dunkirk, North Beach, Prince Frederick and St. Leonard Volunteer Fire Depart-ments responded to a residence on Hunting Creek Road in Hun-tingtown after an occupant dis-covered the fire, according to a release from the Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal.

Firefighters were able to control the fire within 20 min-

utes, according to the release. The blaze caused an es-

timated $215,000 in damage, completely destroying the single story wood frame home and its contents, according to Deputy Fire Marshal (DFM) John Nel-son, who responded to the scene.

The smoke alarm was pres-ent in the residence and officials stated the fire originated in the interior of the house and the pre-liminary cause of the fire was a malfunctioning wood stove.

Officials identified James Cranston as the homeowner.

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On Jan. 15 around 1:30 p.m. four volunteer firefighters from the Indian Head Volunteer Fire Department responded to a property in Indian Head after a neighbor alerted authorities to a shed fire.

The fire caused an estimated $100 in dam-age to the wood-frame shed, which was owned

by Visions Property Management, according to Maryland State Fire Marshal officials.

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Family Displaced After House Fire


On Jan. 12, around 12:07 p.m., 35 firefight-ers from the Bryans Road, Potomac Heights, Indian Head, Accokeek, Marbury and NDW Indian Head Fire Departments responded to a residence in Bryans Road after the homeowner/occupant – identified as Michael Spoone – dis-covered the fire.

The fire caused an estimated $80,000 in damage to the two-story wood framed home, which had an operating smoke alarm.

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State Fire Marshal’s Office, the blaze origi-nated in the exterior porch and was ignited by fireplace ashes, which were discarded in a container with combustible materials.

Firefighters were able to control the blaze within eight minutes and no injuries or deaths resulted from the fire, according to officials.

According to Deputy Fire Marshal John Nelson, who responded to the scene, the fam-ily was displaced and is being assisted by the American Red Cross.

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After over two decades as the President and CEO of Calvert Memorial Hospital (CMH), James Xinis will officially retire from his role on Feb. 28, according to a press release from CMH. Xinis served as the hospital’s president and CEO for 27 years and had a distinguished career in healthcare administration that has spanned four decades, according to the press release.

“I am really going to miss working with all our em-ployees, physicians and volunteers who every day make a big difference in people’s lives,” Xinis said.

“I’ve been privileged and honored to work alongside some of the best physicians and staff I have ever met,” he continued.

Xinis began his career at CMH in late 1987; before that, he worked at Prince George’s General Hospital and Medical Center for 10 years; he worked his way up to associate administrator before moving onto Memorial Hospital and Medical Center in Cumberland as the ex-ecutive vice president, according to the statement.

Xinis is widely respected as a leader of innovative medicine; CMH has scored many “firsts” along the way. It was the first to adopt hospitalist medicine in Southern Maryland; the first to implement critical care telemedi-cine in Maryland and the first to launch a community health information exchange in the state, according to the statement.

Xinis is largely credited with leading Calvert Me-morial from a small, non-profit community hospital to a major Calvert institution and regional healthcare pro-vider. In 2013, Calvert Memorial received the Leading Edge Award as Calvert County Business of the Year for its forward thinking, constant innovation and unwaver-ing dedication to community, according to the statement.

According to the release, Xinis was also instrumen-tal in helping CMH move into prominence as a regional healthcare provider known for quality and innovative ca-reer, while also managing to position the hospital as the lowest cost statewide for a 20-year consecutive period.

He was also the force behind the establishment of “Best of Breed” clinical alliances with major tertiary centers that brought experts in breast diagnostic imag-ing and surgery, vascular surgery, neurosurgery, pediat-rics and gynecologic oncology close to home. Equally important, he helped make health care more accessible by adding satellites in Dunkirk, Solomons and the Twin Beaches, the press release reads.

“Jim has led CMH through an era of tremendous change, setting a clear, strategic vision that has produced tremendous growth and tremendous quality and experi-

ence for the patient,” Kevin Nietmann, Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Health System said.

In 2001, Xinis helped create Calvert Healthcare So-lutions, a non-profit healthcare organization to serve the uninsured in Calvert County. CHS was recently awarded a contract to serve as Southern Maryland’s Regional Connector to the State Health Insurance Exchange, the press release states.

Xinis has also been very active in statewide health-care issues and has served in several leadership roles with the Maryland Hospital Association (MHA). In 1996, MHA awarded him its highest honor for distinguished service and “his tireless commitment and leadership on a range of healthcare policy and finance issues that have not only benefited Maryland hospitals but the patients they serve,” former MHA president Cal Pierson said.

His understanding of healthcare policy issues and the rate-setting system continues to earn him the respect of his colleagues and a reputation as a statesman and a leader.

In 2007, Xinis was appointed to the Board of Direc-tors at CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield and is the only Maryland hospital executive to serve in that capacity. He also serves on the board of VHA-Mid-Atlantic and is a member of the CEO roundtable, according to the statement.

He also served on the American Hospital Asso-ciation’s Regional Policy Board for six years and he co-chaired the Maryland State Health Benefits Advi-sory Group that made recommendations about essential health benefits under the Affordable Care Act.

“His countless contributions, leadership and stead-fast commitment to patients, staff, physicians and the community have made CMH and Calvert Health System stronger and created a lasting legacy,” Nietmann said.

Now, CMH is the largest private employer in the county; the hospital has over 1,200 employees and saw $138 million in gross revenue last year. Its subsidiaries include an employed physician network, a home health agency, a diagnostic imaging facility and centers for ur-gent care, radiation and physical therapy, according to the press release.

CMH expanded alongside the county’s population. The hospital expanded its campus through two major capital campaigns – this large construction project in-cluded three on-campus medical office buildings and new surgery, family birth and wellness centers, which were followed by an extended emergency department, a new Critical Care Unit and a concourse dedicated to outpatient services.

According to the release, CMH Chief Operating Of-ficer Dean Teague is replacing Xinis’ in March. Teague

held his position as Chief Operating Officer for CMH since 2012.

“I will miss the daily camaraderie and relationships I have built, but I know the time is right to move on and that CMH has a bright future ahead,” Xinis said.

“I feel good that I’m leaving at a time when the qual-ity of patient care and safety is at an all-time high and the hospital is well-positioned strategically and financially for the future. There will be challenges, but I am confi-dent that this organization is up to taking on those chal-lenges,” he said.

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CMH President and CEO James Xinis is retiring after 20 years in service to the community.

Austin J. Slater, Jr., SMECO president and CEO, was appointed to serve on the board of the Baltimore branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond. Slater was appointed by the Richmond board of directors to a three-year term, beginning Jan. 1.

Slater remarked, “I am truly honored to represent Southern Maryland on the board of this important institution. The board members represent different regions within the Fifth District, as well as a variety of industries. And as the CEO of one of the nation’s largest electric cooperatives, I am proud to share the strengths of the consumer-owned utility business model with the Federal Reserve. I think it’s im-portant to broaden recognition of—and increase appreciation for—the cooperative business model, which has been proven to work in a multitude of industries.” Slater, who has a bachelor’s degree in economics from Shepherd College and an MBA in finance from George Washington University, also serves on the Board of Directors of the Community Bank of the Chesapeake.

The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, with branches in Baltimore, Maryland and Charlotte, North Carolina, serves the Fifth Federal Reserve District. The Rich-mond Fed opened its doors in 1914. As part of the Fed’s Fifth District, the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond’s Baltimore branch is an operational and regional center

for Maryland, the metropolitan Washington D.C. area, north-ern Virginia and northeastern West Virginia.

As part of the nation’s central bank, the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond is one of 12 regional Reserve Banks that works together with the Federal Reserve’s Board of Governors to strengthen the nation’s economy and its communities. The Federal Reserve manages the nation’s money supply to keep inflation low and help the economy grow. The Fed also super-vises and regulates financial institutions to help safeguard the nation’s financial system and protect the integrity and efficien-cy of its payments system.

The Baltimore branch supplies coin and currency to finan-cial institutions and works to maintain stability in the financial sector throughout the region. The Baltimore branch works with the media to provide information on the local economy, with teachers and students to provide economic education resources, and with local elected officials and non-profit organizations to support fair housing initiatives throughout the Fifth District.

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Thousands of U.S. Veterans across the nation have visited the World War II Memorial in Wash-ington, D.C. for free, thanks to the leadership of an organization called Honor Flight and its many supporters. Now the inspiring story of Honor Flight has been made into a documentary movie, “Honor Flight, The Movie.” The Stallings-Williams American Legion Post 206 and Calvert Hospice are proud to co-sponsor a screening of the film in Calvert County.

The 90-minute film will be shown Friday, February 6, 2015 at the Stallings-Williams American Legion Post 206 located at 3330 Chesapeake Beach Road in Chesapeake Beach. A dinner will be hosted (reservations recommended) at $10 a plate prior to the film at 5:30 p.m. and the film will begin at 7 p.m. The event is open to the general public. Registration for the film-only (FREE) is not required, but encouraged for groups, so adequate accommodations will be provided. This event is not limited to military or Post members. Primary contact is Andy Charland, Post Service Officer, at 301- 855-6466 or [email protected] regarding the meal or bringing a group to the film. Alternate contact is Linzy Laughhunn with Calvert Hospice at 410-535-0892 or email [email protected].

“We hope individuals, families, Veteran Service Organizations, nursing homes and long term care providers, Senior Centers, faith communities, scouting groups and others will come out for this heart- warming, inspirational film,” says Calvert Hospice’s Executive Director, Brenda Laughhunn. Laughhunn adds, “America’s Veterans have done everything asked of them in their mission to serve our country, and we believe it is never too late to give them a hero’s welcome home. We are proud to collaborate with the Stallings-Williams American Legion Post 206 in bringing this message to our Calvert County Veterans.” Information about American Legion Post 206 and Calvert Hospice’s “We Honor Veterans” program and other services will be available.

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Motorcyclist Attempts to Elude Police


A motorist reached speeds exceeding of 100 MPH in an attempt to elude police early Saturday morning.

On Jan. 17 around 1:12 a.m., Trooper First Class Oles witnessed Robert R. Wirt, 21 of Hollywood, driv-ing his motorcycle recklessly in the Solomons area, according to a press release from the Maryland State Police, Prince Frederick Barrack. Trooper Oles activat-ed his emergency equipment in an attempt to initiate a traffic stop. Wirt ignored the officer and sped away reaching a speed of 103 MPH in a 45 MPH zone. A lookout was put in place for the vehicle in St. Mary’s

County. Wirt was located and arrested for fleeing and eluding police; he was incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center, according to the statement. Online records indicate an extensive charge sheet; Wirt has 18 separate charges against him, including two counts of an attempt by driver to elude uniformed po-lice by means other than failing to stop and fleeing on foot; driving vehicle on highway at a speed exceeding the limit; negligent driving; reckless driving; driver failure to obey properly placed traffic control device instructions; unsafe lane changing; failure to display license on demand; failure to display registration card on demand; driving/attempting to drive motor vehicle on highway without required license and authorization;

operating motorcycle between lanes of traffic, adjacent lines of vehicles, rows of vehicles; holder of learner’s permit and driving without required supervision; driv-ing vehicle in excess of reasonable and prudent speed on the highway; following a vehicle too closely; driver failing to give turn signal continuously during last 100’ of travel before turning; driver failure to use hand, arm, single lamp before turn or stop; failure to give required hand or arm signal for vehicle left turn; violat-ing license restriction. Wirt is scheduled for a case trial March 3 at the Calvert County District Courthouse.

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MARYLAND STATE POLICE BLOTTERDisorderly Conduct:

On Jan. 12, at 5:38 p.m., Trooper Jones responded to the Super 8 Hotel in Prince Frederick for a distur-bance involving intoxication. Sharron E. Moore, 52 of Hollywood, was uncooperative and disturbing oth-ers in an extreme intoxicated state. She was arrest for disorderly conduct and was incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.

Possession With Intent to Distribute Prescription Drugs:

On Jan. 13, at 1:44 p.m., Trooper First Class Bar-low stopped a vehicle on Rt. 4 near Patuxent Point Parkway in Solomons for traffic violations. Several drug indicators were observed while speaking with the driver. Walter Loyd Jr., 55 of Leonardtown, was found to be in possession of both Morphine and Oxy-codone that he did not have prescriptions for. Loyd

was arrested and incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.

Theft:On Jan. 15, at 4:31 p.m., Trooper Megelick re-

ceived a report of a theft. The victim reported that unknown suspect(s) had removed items from his wal-let while he was playing basketball at the Northeast Community Center. The Center’s security camera will be utilized to assist with the investigation. Inves-tigation continues.

Possession of Prescription Drugs: On Jan. 16, at 12:51 a.m., Trooper Warrick stopped

a vehicle on Dares Beach Rd. near Central Village Dr. in Prince Frederick for traffic violations. Three pre-scription bottles were observed while speaking with Holly A. Demarr. Two of them were prescriptions

prescribed to her. One was determined to be Clonaz-epam for which she did not have a prescription. She was arrested and incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.

Fleeing & Eluding Police: On Jan. 17 at 1:12 a.m., Trooper First Class Oles

observed a motorcycle being driven recklessly in the Solomons area. He activated his emergency equip-ment in an attempt to initiate a traffic stop. The mo-torcyclist ignored the trooper and sped away obtain-ing speed of 103 MPH in a 45 MPH zone. A lookout was issued for the vehicle in St. Mary’s County. The suspect, Robert K. Wirt, 21 of Hollywood, was locat-ed and arrested for fleeing and eluding police. He was incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.

The following information is compiled directly from publicly released police reports.


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A letter to the editor in a local news-paper drew my attention in the autumn of 2014 and I felt compelled to respond with my own letter of comment. The topic of the article was funding for teachers and the classroom which is a subject near and dear to my heart. My letter of comment dis-cussed an initiative to raise funds to assist teachers and public schools and the possi-bility of someone interested to “run with the baton”. If you share my interest for a quality education for our children you will understand how good I felt when I read the Jan. 7 issue of the Enterprise this year. An article titled “Grants available for So. Md. Teachers” was brief and to the point and it explained that grants were available to help support teachers who spend their own money on supplies for the classroom. The organization that is generous enough to of-fer this grant is the Community Founda-tion of Southern Maryland. After reading the article I contacted Gretchen Hardman who is the executive director. We had a lengthy and very fruitful conversation and it appears that the foundation is in extremely competent hands. Gretchen is managing the foundation herself with no administrative help at the present time and that ensures me that the majority of the charitable funds are going to the people who actually need assistance.

For the past several years I have re-ceived solicitations in the mail every day from some charitable organization. Many of them publicize and even flaunt the fact that they help people around the world and

I’m sure the staff and cost to administer the funds is very high. So you have to ask yourself, “How much of my donation actu-ally gets to the person who needs it”? Well here is your opportunity to give to a local organization that helps people of Southern Maryland and includes Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s County. Rather than bela-bor you with details, I will simply state that a visit to the website for the Community Foundation of Southern Maryland will ex-plain a lot. The foundation is prepared to help donors set up funds and endowments, and they also accept individual charitable donations in any denomination. The funds are used to provide grants for many worth-while causes and a search of their website will provide a multitude of information concerning their role in Southern Mary-land society. If you want to have a personal stake in the wellbeing of your community, consider giving to a local organization that can make a difference. I implore you to vis-it the website cfsomd.org or call Gretchen at 240-670-4483. Just imagine how good you will feel when you know that you have helped someone in need. What you spend for one dinner in restaurant or one round of drinks will go a long way to help sup-port the community and it’s a good way to give something back to society. Remember that when you look at the “big picture”, you will find that as a community we are truly, “The Village”.

Samuel R. (Sal) PistachioMechanicsville, Md.

If you’d like to send your child to a dif-ferent school next year, now’s the time to start the process of researching your options.

As Maryland prepares to commemorate National School Choice Week later this month at 165 events across the state, and nearly 11,000 events nationwide, many parents will begin evaluating the educational opportuni-ties that are available for their children.

Believe it or not, seats in schools are al-ready beginning to fill up for the 2015-2016 school year. Interest in school choice – the process of actively choosing a public, charter, magnet, private, or online school – is high. That means that waiting until the spring or the summer to begin researching schools for your children could restrict your options.

No handbook or tip sheet can truly guide parents through the entire process of select-ing a school, because choosing schools is an individual experience that will be unique to every family.

However, parents can start by making a list of the attributes that they hope to find in an ideal school. Ask yourself: what’s most important to you and to the academic, social, and emotional well-being of your child? Is it the academic performance of a school, school safety, the instructional methods, the qualifi-cations of teachers, the school’s educational theme, a school’s shared values, or other factors?

Once you’ve identified what matters most, start looking into the options available to you. In addition to the local public school, you may be eligible to send your child to a school outside of your ZIP code, or in a differ-ent school district. Look into nearby charter schools and magnet schools. Don’t leave pri-vate and faith based schools off your list! You might be able to find scholarships to cover the costs of tuition. And for some families, online learning and homeschooling work best.

To find the options available to you, look

at information from the Maryland Depart-ment of Education, as well as information on state-based education reform or school choice organization websites. For a directory of most schools in your area, along with parent rank-ings and some performance metrics, parents can visit this website: greatschools.org.

With your list of requirements and your list of schools in hand, start making appoint-ments to visit the schools. Ask to sit in on classes, and make sure to ask as many ques-tions as possible of teachers, the administra-tion, and support staff. You’ll want to find out what motivates the adults in the build-ing, while also seeing how the students in the classes respond to their teachers. Ask your-self: is this a place where I’d want to send my child for most of his or her weekday waking hours?

Finally, make sure to talk with other par-ents – and to your own children. Ask parents how the schools’ administrators treat parents, and whether they welcome, or discourage, parental involvement. And most importantly, ask your children about their perceptions of the schools that you’ve visited. Find out what excites and motivates your child at school, but also ask about their worries, concerns and apprehensions.

Making the decision to change schools certainly isn’t easy. And switching schools isn’t a piece of cake, either. But if you start now, and plan out the journey, you’ll find that the destination – a great school for your child – is well worth the diligence and effort.

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Thursday, January 22, 2015 10The Calvert County TimesFeature Story

By Sarah MillerStaff Writer

Calvert Native Named Secretary for Veterans Affairs

Dunkirk resident and Calvert County native George Owings III (D) first served as the Secretary for Veterans affairs from 2004 to 2007, having been asked by former governor Bob Ehrlich to take on the mantle mid-way through his 2002-2006 term as Calvert County delegate because of his history of fighting for veterans issues and his status as a veteran and Owings accepted the appointment.

Newly elected Governor Lawrence J. “Larry” Ho-gan, Jr. reappointed Owings to the position.

“He gave me a great honor by giving me a second tour of duty at the helm of veterans affairs for the state,” Owings said. He was sworn into office on Jan. 21 in Annapolis, Md.

Plans for the Future

Owings has three issues he intends to address in

the ongoing legislative session and during the coming years – the state of healthcare for veterans, the number of homeless vet-erans and suicide rates among veterans.

Recent concerns about veteran care, including lack of care and understaffed veterans hospitals such as Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, have been addressed at the federal level, but as long as there are unnecessary deaths there is still work to do, Owings said.

Owings is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He served during the Vietnam era, from Nov. 15, 1964 to Nov. 15, 1968. He has seen first hand the effects of Agent Orange and knows how critical it is that veterans receive support, both medical and psychological, through-out their lives.

St. Mary’s County based Charlotte Hall Veterans Home falls under Owings’s purview, and he takes pride in its status as a three-level skilled nursing home and a state of the art Alzheimer’s unit. He hopes to begin offering dialysis services out of the Charlotte Hall facility in the near future, allowing local veterans to get care close to home.

Two of his goals for the next year focus on keeping veterans from falling through the cracks. There are a number of homeless veterans in Maryland and Washington, D.C., he said, as well as na-tion wide.

Owings is also concerned about the suicide rate among veterans. The latest numbers show 22 veterans commit sui-cide daily, resulting from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and feelings of despair, among other causes, Owings said. That number is painful, and some of those deaths could have been prevented if someone had reached out and gotten vet-erans information about where they could go and who could help.

Owings recalled a phone call he recently received from a veteran in Calvert County trying to get help for a fellow veteran living across the country who was threatening to commit suicide. His efforts were unsuc-cessful, but it was a clear example of how close knit the veteran community is and how important each man and woman is.

“The impact is felt,” Owings said.

Calvert County’s Efforts to Celebrate Veterans

A huge part of ensuring Memorials play a role in helping make sure veterans don’t fall through the cracks and offer a place for younger generations to come learn about what their parents and grandparents fought for. Memorials have a different meaning for every individ-ual, from personal to historical.

One memorial in Calvert County, the “On Watch” statue at the end of Dowell Road, is currently in the spotlight.

The Calvert County Department of General Ser-vices is coordinating the annual memorial brick cam-paign is taking place now through April 3. For a limited time, the public may purchase memorial bricks to be placed at the Veterans Patio, located at the World War II “On Watch” Memorial 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 deduct-ible. Purchasers will be notified when the bricks are in place and available for viewing.

The “On Watch” memorial statue is an 8-foot-tall bronze statue by Maryland artist Antonio Tobias Men-dez commemorating the people and work done at the Solomons Amphibious Training Base during World War II. This, the nation’s first amphibious training fa-cility, was active from 1942 to 1945 and its effect on the area continues to be felt today.

More than 68,000 servicemen trained there and many residents of southern Maryland worked on the base. The men who trained there formed the major com-ponents of the amphibious forces that served in both the European and Pacific Theaters of War at places such as North Africa, Guadalcanal, Luzon, Sicily, Anzio, Iwo Jima and Normandy. The On Watch statue was unveiled in August 2007.

People who had family members who worked and served at the base, have purchased from bricks all over the United States, according to information provided by Calvert County Department of Economic Development Public Information Specialist Angela Walters

Since the first campaign began in 2005, 490 total bricks have been sold. A certificate is sent to each new purchaser that has the veteran’s name, rank and date of service on it, Every year the individuals who have purchased a brick receive an invitation to the annual Veterans Day ceremony at the statue, hosted by the Cal-vert Marine Museum.

An On Watch brick application is available online at www.co.cal.md.us/onwatch. For more information, call Melinda Donnelly at 410-535-1600, ext. 2565.

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Calvert Native Prepares for Second Term as State Secretary for Veterans Affairs


Education

The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) recognized 636 candidates for degrees and certifi-cates during its 16th Winter Com-mencement held Jan. 15 at the La Plata Campus.

CSM President Dr. Brad Gott-fried told family, friends and guests of graduates, “I think that every one of our graduates would say that they probably would not be where they are today without your support.”

Many of graduates attended full time and graduated in two years, but the vast majority are part-time students who take much longer to graduate, said Gottfried. Their dedication to complete their degrees while working or raising a family is an inspiration, he said.

“Many of our students will go on to become teachers, engineers, technicians, you name it and they will be it, and we are so very proud of them. Not only for the journey that brought them here, but also the perseverance and the vision they all have,” said Gottfried.

The college awarded 656 as-sociate degrees and 353 certificates: 42 percent of the students receiving awards are from Charles County, 31 percent are from St. Mary’s County and 23 percent are from Calvert County while 4 percent are from outside of the region. Nearly one-quarter of all degree candidates for graduation earned a 3.5 grade point average or higher.

Associate degrees were award-ed predominantly in the fields of

general studies, nursing and busi-ness administration, while general studies: transfer, and advanced and basic accounting topped the list as the most popular certificates. Of the graduates, more than 65 percent are female, the oldest graduate is 70 and the youngest graduate is 14.

Highlights of the ceremony included keynote remarks by retired Capt. Ed Nicholson with Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing and stu-dent speaker Susan Newton, and the presentation of Distinguished Ser-vice Awards and a Faculty Excel-lence Award.

Calvert County Graduates

Chesapeake BeachBenjamin J. AldenMelissa Christine BlankenshipNicole Kathryn MullerJennifer F. SpadaroRichard A. ThomasRyan M. UsumiDiane Villarreal

DunkirkEmily Paige MiddletonAsha OdellBenjamin H. Sunderland

HuntingtownBrandon James ArnoldSamantha R. BarhamChristine Esther BeattyAngeleen S. BheemaswarroopJoshua E. BittingerSamantha Jo CranfordChristopher Colton CrilleyCorey Lynn DavisRonald James Delio

Angela Marie GiancoliBrandy J. HarleyBrian Anthony HowellKelly Eljarro JonesCasie Michele KentCaitlyn Marie KentAndrew KongShelley Ann LesterElizabeth Erin MalleyCassidy Lynn MasengaleTaylor Allessondra MayhewMelissa-Rae MessinkGabrielle Lynn NorellJennifer PetersonKaila Justice RiceKaitlin Ann RottmanJacob Paul ScanlanMatthew James SchmitzLaura ShaheedDiamond S. StashakNicholas John ThompsonRebecca Rose Vogt

LusbyDaniela T. BeckhamJulie Nicole BlairJonathan D. BurgerNichole Jean ByersStephen Joseph CorcoranTracy Katharine DixonCaitlin N. DollyNichole Ivory EstepDonald Allen GillespieCaroline R. HedegaardCory Alexander JohnsonZachary M. KaneMelissa KimbleMatthew Allen LauverJoshua Christian LeeShannon Marie McCloskeyCrystal Lynn McReynoldsShirley A. MilletteAnna Monico-ShelorSean M. Moynihan

Nicholas Leo NolanLaura Lindsey NorthJohn Paul ParamskiSarah Noelani PerryDaniel Corey RagerKristina Marie RichardsLori Danielle RoperJames Matthew SkalbyKawanda Renee SmithTonya Renee StanleyDominique Evaline WhiteSarah Lenae WilliamsTimothy David Wood

North BeachCourtnie Elizabeth GriersonCaitlin Shae HendersonSusan Marie NewtonMichele Regetta PageDerek M. Weisner

OwingsMichael A. CobyNichole D. CollinsworthCatherine Anne DimisaJenna Michelle FrazierAlana Varette HayesEric Michael JamesShane Michael MartinPeter Austin MerskiTiffany Ann NaeckerEmily L. VaughanLindsey Kay VernonElaine Oleeta WallaceTinesha D. Wilkerson

Port RepublicSara Michelle BuckAmanda Amber HanceMakayla Nicole LaddDustin Mark LittleJenny Lynn RohdeJohn Muelbe Sigler Jr.Zachary Sean Starrin

Kevin Allen Southworth

Prince FrederickBritney Joann BowenJennifer Chris CongerHeather L. FergusonTalia Janess GravesEmily Ann HarrisonLisa Marie HeintzBrandon T. JohnsonZettie Marie KittsErin Marie LanhamJohn E. MejiaJordan Elizabeth RosadoMelissa Renee SagerJames Douglas Smith Jr.Wesley Ronald ThomsenLisa L. WoodBrianna Nikole WorkcuffKatherine Marie York

Saint LeonardChristina Marie BassettDaniel ChannellConnor Ryan DonnellyRyan Timothy EvansShannon Nicole IrbyRyan Reed KuhnRebecca Lea MillebrandPaula Jean PascarellaZachary Stone PateMichael P. SmithAshley Beth SongyKrystal Nicole StovallJacqueline Lenore Waul

SolomonsMichael Harrison EgrieAmber Nicole Marinelli

SunderlandMeagan Kellie McCurryKelsie Leanne Phillips


The biggest challenge facing Calvert County Public Schools (CCPS) right now is the ongoing budget build, said Superintendent Daniel Curry.

For the past two years, the budget has been built using re-serve funds, which means CCPS has not been working within its means. Right now, balancing the budget without using reserve funds will mean using last year’s budget as a base and trimming out $2.5 million.

Compounding the issue is the possibility that CCPS will be losing funding at the state and federal level, especially with the continued decline in enrollment.

“We’re just not sure what the new governor’s got for us,” Curry said.

School funding is one of the main concerns at the state level, Curry said. The Public School Superintendents Association of Maryland (PSSAM) made school funding one of the top pri-orities for the ongoing legislative session,

Curry will present the first look at the proposed CCPS oper-ating budget for fiscal year (FY) 2015-2016 on Jan. 22 at 7 p.m. at Calvert High School auditorium.

Moving forward, Curry looks forward to working with the Board of Education to set goals and form a strategic plan for CCPS.

For more information, visit www.calvertnet.k12.md.us.

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The Southern Maryland Col-lege Access Network (SoMD CAN)’s annual Calvert Local Scholarships Application Clearing House is now taking applications from local high school students.

According to Interim Ex-ecutive Director and Board of Di-rectors member Sonia Wagner, there are 47 scholarships available through the common application, some of which require a second essay, in addition to the essay re-quired by the common application. The scholarships are offered by a group of 37 scholarship providers, including Wagner herself, who do-nates annually to the SoMD Can scholarship.

SoMD CAN was founded in 2005 with a start up grant from the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation

and provides services to local stu-dents, families, and public school system to ensure students have a chance to go to college.

In addition to the common application, SoMD CAN will be holding the annual FAFSA line-by-line workshop will be held on Jan. 31 at the Calvert High School auditorium. Another FAFSA workshop will be held on Feb. 8 at the Calvert Library Prince Freder-ick branch.

According to the organiza-tion’s website, “SoMD CAN pro-grams are offered at all four high schools in Calvert County. The SoMD CAN Pre-College Advisor works closely with the Guidance Office and Administrative staff at each high school to identify stu-dents. Weekly sessions are con-ducted during the one- hour lunch throughout the academic year. Per-sonal consultations for participants

and their families can be arranged with the Pre-College Advisor.”

Wagner has been working to create a community within the scholarship providers, hoping to get to a point that everything runs smoothly and autonomously. She is currently looking for a part-time volunteer administrative assistant to help in the SoMD CAN office.

For more information, visit somdcan.org, call 410-474-4144 or email [email protected].

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CSM Celebrates 16th Winter Commencement636 Candidates Recognized; Youngest 14, Oldest 70

Logo courtesy of somdcan.org

SoMD College Access Network Common Scholarship Application Now Available

Superintendent to Present Draft of 2015-2016

Operating Budget


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AARP Tax-Aide ProgramTax-Aide Counselors will be available Monday, Feb.

9, through Wednesday, April 15 to prepare tax returns for low-to-moderate income senior citizens aged 50-plus. The three Calvert County senior centers will start taking calls to schedule appointments Monday, Feb. 2. Before making your appointment, make sure you have all of the documentation necessary to complete your return. This would include last year’s tax return and any income and expense documentation for 2014. If you, your spouse or any of your dependents participated in any of the Afford-able Care Act Health Exchanges during any part of 2014, please bring all 1095 forms and other proof of insurance and receipts for any premium payments, waivers and exemption certificates for all individuals on the tax re-turn. Bring a cancelled/voided check (for proof of direct deposit account) for any refunds/payments. To make an appointment, call: Calvert Pines Senior Center, 410-535-4606 or 301-855-1170; North Beach Senior Center, 410-257-2549; Southern Pines Senior Center, 410-586-2748.

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Senior Citizen News

Signs, Signs, Everywhere are Signs

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Commissioner’s Corner

In 2011, the Board of County Commission-ers (BOCC) tasked the county staff to perform a comprehensive review of the sign ordinance. Staff created a community interest group, held several public meetings gathering input and concerns; and produced a draft ordinance.

For those not familiar with the topic of Signs in Calvert County, it can be one of the most conten-tious issues where no single interest will be com-pletely satisfied. Some say it takes much political courage to address this topic as many may be left unsatisfied with the result.

During the drafting phase, the staff needed to address potential freedom of speech and prop-erty rights issues to ensure the resulting ordinance would be legally sound. Optimally, a balance will be found between competing interests of those who want minimal or no signs versus largely the busi-ness community who needs signs to advertise their businesses.

Four years later, the proposed new Sign Ordi-nance (the resulting output of the staff) is in draft form and being provided first to those who partici-

pated within those public meetings. The status of that draft is simply in review and seeking comment; not yet formally presented to the BOCC.

Over the upcoming months, a formal public review and comment period will occur as part of the possible adoption of the new ordinance. Citi-zens are encouraged to be involved and make your concerns known. Some will simply be critical, but the influential will offer suggested changes and improvements.

One message heard very clearly by the current BOCC members during this recent election was the desire to shift the emphasis towards a more stable and enduring economic base while still maintaining our rural character. The proposed sign ordinance could be viewed as one component of that emphasis.

Many say that the government moves slow and this is one case where they seem to have the facts on their side. For perspective, remember this task was placed upon the staff “in addition” to other work they normally perform.

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The Southern Maryland Curvy Girls Scoliosis Support Group will hold its regular meeting in Leon-ardtown on Jan. 25. The local Curvy Girls Scoliosis Support Group includes girls from Calvert, Charles and St. Mary’s counties who meet monthly to share the challenges associated with scoliosis treatment. The participants currently wear braces which in-clude: Boston (23 hours daily), Providence (nightly) and Rigo Cheneau braces. The Chapter is proud to also include members who experienced successful outcomes with nightly and daily bracing, as well as those who are just 2-months and 4 years post-surgery. This peer-led forum provides mutual support and en-couraging acceptance to empower teens on this chal-lenging path.

The members recognized their good fortune with access to cutting edge treatment and affordable surgi-cal options. Through the affiliation with the national Curvy Girls organization, the girls discovered that many across the globe are not as lucky. They launched several fundraising efforts in 2014 including a Rita’s Italian Ice Night and a Fun Pasta event which earned more than $500 to benefit Victoria, a 14 year old girl,

from Ghana, East Africa who desperately needs spi-nal fusion surgery to correct her scoliosis. Proceeds from the profits will be used in the fund to help Vic-toria. The Curvy Girls identified a goal of $5,000 by the end of 2015 in hopes of making a small dent in the $20,000 cost of surgery in Ghana for Victoria.

Sara Cochran, now a senior at Leonardtown High School, and Anna Staats, now a sophomore at Great Mills High School, organized the Southern Maryland Chapter of Curvy Girls Scoliosis Support Group in 2010. They are proud of the success of the local group and hope to reach out to others girls looking to share the unique emotional and physical challenges faced by those diagnosed with Scoliosis.

Curvy Girls is an international network of peer-led, teen support groups that meet in person and elec-tronically. Over the past few years, the chapters have spread throughout the United States, Canada, South America, Europe, Great Britain and Australia. For specific details of the meeting on Jan. 25 from 1:30 to 3 p.m., contact Sara Cochran at [email protected] or 301-475-1759.

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Helen Wanda Carson, 85Helen Wanda Carson, 85, of Lusby, Md.,

one of the world’s sweetest, most gentle souls was lost on Jan. 9 peacefully.

Helen enjoyed a joyfully contented life with her husband, best friend and soul mate, Bernard “Bernie” Lloyd Carson, Sr.

Helen is survived by her son Bernie Car-son, his wife Terry and their children Steve and Sara Carson; her daughter Janis Jarvis and her daughters Emma Jarvis and Casey Blasiar. She absolutely adored her three great-grand-children Angelia, Elijah, and Aidan Carson.

She is greeted in Heaven by her parents, Hezekiah Carl Leeson and Flava Emma Lu-verna Holliday; her husband of 60 years; her siblings Joe, Ed, Erlo, Bill, Chris, and Evelyn.

Although the youngest of 7 children, she became a mother and favorite aunt of numer-ous nieces and nephews, whether through blood or friendship.

Helen provided a radiant example of how to live a faithful Christian life through her commitment to personal and professional excellence. She began her professional career in private industry and ultimately earned a Bronze Award Service Medal, and retired from the Census Bureau after many years of public service; first at the Bureau of Printing and Engraving and then at the Farmer’s Home Administration. She also earned her Real Es-tate license and worked in a firm in Accokeek MD, before continuing on to work part-time as a tax preparer. She leaves behind her a legacy of grace, loyalty, and love.

Helen and her family would like to ex-tend a heartfelt thank you to all close friends, medical team members and family who have offered their support and love throughout the years. You made a huge difference in our lives and we truly appreciate you.

The family would like to invite everyone whose life has been touched by their beloved mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend to at-tend the following scheduled services.

The viewing was held Thursday, Jan. 15, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at Rausch Fu-neral Home, 20 American Ln., Lusby.

The funeral was held Friday, Jan. 16, at 11 a.m. at St. Paul’s Methodist Church, 11000 H.G. Trueman Rd. Lusby.

To continue Helen’s legacy of generos-ity within the community, memorial contri-butions may be made to her beloved church home, St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 11000 H.G. Trueman Road, Lusby, Md. 20657 or SMILE Ecumenical Ministries, 10290 H.G. Trueman Road, P.O. Box 1725, Lusby, Md. 20657.

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

Joyce Elaine Mullinax, 78Joyce Elaine Mullinax,

78, of Leonardtown, Md. passed away on Jan. 14, in Washington, D.C. She was born Nov. 11, 1936 in Wash-ington, D.C. to the late Rus-sell Wm. And Cora Walker Netherton. Besides her parents she is predeceased by her grandson, Cheyne Eyre and a brother Joe.

Joyce is survived by her husband, John Lee “Jack” Mullinax, and devoted mother of Jeffrei Dunagan (Buddy), Janet Brady (Kev-in), and JoAnn Pitcher (Jerry). Grandmother of Buddy Dunagan, Jr., LeAnn Clifton, Craig Dunagan, David Dunagan, Stephanie Eyre

and Joe Candido. Great Grandmother of eight, she is also survived by her siblings, Jon, Jim, and Jan.

The family received friends at the Rausch Funeral Home, 4405 Broomes Island Rd., Port Republic, Md. on Tuesday Jan. 20, from 10 a.m. to the time of her Memorial Service at 11 a.m. Interment was private. Memorial contri-butions may be made to St. Judes Children’s Hospital. Condolences maybe left on rausch-funeralhomes.com.

June Marie Wilson, 78June Marie Wilson,

78, a resident of Lusby, Md. since the 1980s, passed away Jan. 16, at her residence in Lusby, Md. She was born on June 15, 1936 in Homer City, Pa. to the late Ralph Alexander Ruddock and Hazel Elizabeth Walbeck Ruddock. June graduated in 1954 from Laura Lamar High School, Pa. She loved to tend to her garden, watching her birds, traveling in her recreational vehicle camp-ing and spending precious time with her grandchildren and her great grandson.

She is survived by her son, Den-nis K. Wilson and his wife Jacqueline of Lusby, Md.; grandchildren, Dominque, of Baltimore, Md., Tara of Columbia, Md., Phoebe and Naomi of Lusby, Md.; great grandson, Isaac; siblings, Cheryl and her husband Wilbert Wolfgang and R. Kevin Ruddock and his wife Barbara. June was preceded in death by her parents, sister, Verna Hutchison and her brother, Richard Ruddock.

The family received friends on Mon-day, Jan. 19, at 2 p.m. in Chesapeake Church, 6201 Solomons Island Road, Huntingtown, Md., with a funeral service celebrating her life that followed at 4 p.m. with Reverend Robert P. Hahn officiating.

Should friends desire contributions may be made in her memory to End Hun-ger Calvert, 6201 Solomons Island Rd., Huntingtown, Md. 20639 (endhungercal-vert.org), or to Farming 4 Hunger, 6932 Serenity Farm Rd., Hughesville, Md. 20637 (farming4hunger.com).

Arrangements by the Rausch Funeral Home, P. A., Lusby, Md. For more infor-mation or to leave condolences please visit rauschfuneralhomes.com.

Priscilla Sue Gibson Storm, 70Priscilla Sue Gibson Storm, 70, of Lex-

ington Park, Md., passed away on Saturday, Jan. 3, at Fairfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Crownsville, Md.

She was born on March 1, 1944 in Deep Gap, N.C. She was the daughter of the late Henry F. Achterkirchen and Mary Greene Achterkirchen.

Priscilla was employed as a Nursing Assistant for the Association of Retarded Citizens until her retirement. She dedi-cated her life to helping others. She was artistic and spent many years of her life creating beautiful drawings and paint-ing. She made many handcrafts and was a creative writer. She had a collection of snowflakes and butterflies. Priscilla was a huge country music fan and belonged to many fan clubs, including Buddy Jewel, Kenny, Dolly, Elvis and more. She was also very involved with keeping Beauty

& The Beast alive by attending many con-ventions to sell handmade art and other items while she mingled with the stars of the show.

She is survived by her children, Ralph E. Isenberg III of North Wilkes-boro, N.C., Suzi Gibson Spalding (Rob-ert) of Balitmore, Md., Barry F. Gibson of North Wilkesboro, N.C.; her grandchil-dren, Amanda Gibson Love of Greens-boro, N.C., Eric B. Dean of Baltimore, Md., Timothy L. Dean of Lexington Park, Md. and Harley S. Gibson of Waynesburg, Ohio; her great grandchildren, Ashley S. Dean of Hollywood, Md., Austin N. Dean of Baker, W.Va., and Hailey R. Dean of Baltimore, Md. In addition to her parents,

she is also preceded in death by her hus-band, Ralph Isenberg, Jr., her daughter, Crystal H. Isenberg, and her daughter-in-law, Maryrose Driggers Isenberg.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, Feb. 7 at 2 p.m. at Callaway Baptist Church, 20960 Point Lookout Road, Callaway, Md. 20620.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contri-butions may be made to Callaway Baptist Church, 20960 Point Lookout Road, Cal-laway, Md. 20620.

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Fees and limits apply so call ahead. Appraisers on hand for fine arts (paintings, ceramics, pottery, glassware, etc.), Jewelry, Antique Dolls, and U.S. Coins.


Aggro Joe’s owner Joe Smialek has al-ways been into extreme sports, such as surf-ing and skateboarding. When he noticed a void in the county where skateboarding was concerned, he decided to go into business selling boards, helmets, stickers and other skateboarding accessories.

The name Aggro Joe was derived from a nickname Smialek received in college, and he used it because it suggests an aggressive, active lifestyle.

Smialek’s brother, Matt Smialek, has been “the driving force behind the creativity of my logos and designs,” Smialek said.

Matt lives in California and used the graffiti he sees daily as inspiration for the logo.

“People were buying online and not knowing exactly what they would get,” Smi-alek said.

Smialek takes pride in contributing to the community.

In addition to running the store, Smialek has a skate park at his house and mentors the Aggro Joe’s skateboard team. The team consists of skaters and a photography and videography team. Smialek gives the team members opportunities to take leadership roles and build their resumes before they even graduate from high school. Anybody who wants to join the team should submit an audition video to Smialek.

He holds workshops for local Cub Scout groups to help young scouts earn their Skateboarding Belt Loop. He also gives lessons for all levels of skate-boarders, focusing mostly on beginners and inter-mediate level skaters. He has also done demonstra-tions at daycares and summer camps.

Skateboarding is a healthy lifestyle, Smialek said, and while there will always be showoffs,

for the most part skateboarders form a tight knit community.

Aggro Joe’s is located at 475 Main Street in Prince Frederick, right above House of Frames & Chesapeake Art Gallery. For more information, call 410-257-1420 or visit www.aggrojoesskate-shop.com.

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Thursday, January 22, 2015 18The Calvert County TimesEntertainment

Let There Be Laughter!By Emily CharlesContributing Writer

Teens who were looking for a laugh this week were given the chance to enjoy a free comedy show at Chesapeake Church in Huntingtown! The event, which took place Wednesday, Jan. 21, was sponsored by the church’s youth ministry, Peake Youth, and featured nationally recognized comedian Jonnie W.

A large crowd was expected, according to Youth Staff leader Holly Aumand. “We are going to have more than 200 people here, easily. Our teens are inviting

their friends to be entertained by a free nationally known comedian, so the sky is the limit! We want to fill this place,” Aumand said prior to the show.

Teens who attended the event were able to enjoy not only laughter, but the com-pany of other teens. A room filled with couches and round tables was available for attendees to socialize with their peers before the curtain went up, and a “massive free candy buffet” was organized by the church’s Hospitality Team so local youth could enjoy snacks throughout the performance, Aumand said.

This was Chesapeake Church’s first comedy night as a youth ministry, and was put together in an effort to help today’s teenagers create good relationships with oth-ers their age.

“Teens in this county are craving real, genuine relationships, and that’s what our youth ministry is all about. This is our invitation for teens to experience meaningful community all year round,” Aumand said. “As a ministry, our mission is to invest in the next generation. This is one more step towards that mission, by providing a quality, memorable experience for our local teens.”

This may have been the youth ministry’s first comedy night, but Chesapeake Church has put on comedy nights before, featuring renowned comedians like Kenn Kington and Tim Hawkins, who currently tours alongside Jonnie W., the night’s act, Aumand said. Be sure to stay on the look out for more nights like these!

For more information about Chesapeake Church or Peake Youth, call 410-257-0700.

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Rock Club Celebrates 25th Annual ShowThe Southern Maryland Rock and Mineral Club

will hold its 25th Annual Mineral, Jewelry and Fossil show from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 14 at The Show Place Arena in Upper Marlboro, Maryland.

The goal of the event, co-sponsored by the Clear-water Nature Center and the Southern Maryland Rock and Mineral Club, is to generate local interest in geol-ogy and the earth sciences as well as to bring rock and mineral enthusiasts together for mutual educational opportunities.

Visitors can see colorful and unique displays of minerals, crystals, geodes, fossils and other rocks re-lated to the earth sciences. Enjoy browsing through 200

tables of exhibitors and vendors selling a vast assort-ment of minerals, fossils, gems, jewelry, crystals, me-teorites, jewelry findings and tools.

Free demonstrations of gold panning, jewelry making, flint knapping and the lapidary arts will be held throughout the day. A fluorescent display (rocks that glow in the dark under UV light) is a popular at-traction every year. Kids can dig for free in a “mini-mine” for keepsake fossils. In a special hands-on booth, kids will also have the opportunity to learn how fossils are formed by making one of their own. Scouts can earn achievements in geology (e.g. Cub Scout Belt Loops, Boy Scout Merit Badges).

Door prizes will be awarded every 30 minutes throughout the show. There is easy access from the I-495 Beltway via Md. Rt. 4 and free convenient, parking.

Admission is $5; $4 for seniors (65+) and for stu-dents (12-17); free for children under 12 and Scouts in uniform.

More details, directions and additional $1 off admission coupon available on club website www.SMRMC.org. For more information, call Michael Pat-terson at (301) 297-4575.

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Thursday, Jan. 22

Auditions for The Newtowne Players “Picnic

Three Notch Theatre (21744 South Coral Drive, Lexington Park) – 6 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 23

Random ImpactAnthony’s Bar and Grill (10371 Southern

Maryland Blvd., Dunkirk) – 9 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 24

KaraokeCalifornia Applebee’s (45480 Miramar

Way, California) – 9 p.m.

The Woven LullabiesThe Westlawn Inn (9200 Chesapeake Ave.,

North Beach) – 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, Jan. 25

Entertaining the Troops with Vincent Turner

North Beach Town Hall (9036 Bay Avenue, North Beach) – 2 p.m.

Higher StandardsRuddy Duck (16810 Piney Point Road,

Piney Point) – 11 a.m.

Monday, Jan. 26

Team TriviaRuddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell)

– 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 27

Open Mic NightToot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hol-

lywood) – 11 a.m.

AYCE Steamed ShrimpAnthony’s Bar and Grill (10371 Southern


DJ SpitfireMemories Bar (2360 Old Washington

Road, Waldorf) – 9 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 28

Open Mic Night

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

Team TriviaToot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hol-

lywood) – 7 p.m.

Trivia Tournament Anthony’s Bar and Grill (10371 Southern


KaraokeAnthony’s Bar and Grill (10371 Southern

Maryland Blvd., Dunkirk) – 8:30 p.m.

Wolf’s Blues JamLondontowne Pub (726 Londontowne

Road, Edgewater) – 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 29

Trivia Followed by KaraokeAnthony’s Bar and Grill (10371 Southern


Friday, Jan. 30

Squid InkToot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hol-

lywood) – 8:30 p.m.

Other’s May Fall BandAnthony’s Bar and Grill (10371 Southern


Spencer Joyce and the Record MachineMemories Bar (2360 Old Washington

Road, Waldorf) – 9 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 31

Mixed BusinessRuddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) –

7:30 p.m.

Don’t Call Me ShirleyToot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Road, Hol-

lywood) – 8:30 p.m.

DJAnthony’s Bar and Grill (10371 Southern


KaraokeApplebee’s (45480 Miramar Way, Califor-

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Community Events&Out AboutJanuary Month Long

The Alumni Players presents Contempt of CourtOur Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, 225 Alexander St., Solomons – Jan. 30-31, Feb. 6-7

The Alumni Players of Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Solomons, Md. invite you to their latest comedy offer-ing, “Contempt of Court,” playing Jan. 30 and 31 and Feb. 6 and 7. Tickets are $35 each, which includes the performance, buf-fet dinner, beer, wine and soft drinks. Call 410-231-1003 to reserve you tickets today!

Treasure IslandCollege of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts (FA) Building, Theatre, 8730 Mitchell Rd., La Plata – Jan 30 to Jan. 31

Treasure Island is the story of a stun-ning yarn of piracy on the tropical seas. At the center of it all are young Jim Hawkins, a 14-year-old boy who longs for adventure, and the infamous Long John Silver, who is a complex study of good and evil, perhaps the most famous hero-villain of all time. $7 adults/seniors, $5 youth. [email protected]. For more information please call 301-934-7828 or visit csmd.edu/Arts.

CSM Tony Hungerford Memorial Art GalleryCollege of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts (FA) Building, Tony Hungerford Memorial Art Gallery, 8730 Mitchell Rd., La Plata - Jan. 26 to March 20

Erin Wiersma’s current work explores what exists beyond the edges of the surface, beyond the image itself. In these new draw-ings she seeks to address the liminal within her work to reconnect with the performance of making, seeking a confluence between the spiritual and material aspects of being. The gallery is open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Mon-day through Friday; and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wiersma will discuss her work at a Gallery Talk on Feb. 10.

CSM Open Auditions for Spring Productions College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts (FA) Building, Theatre, 8730 Mitchell Rd., La Plata - 6 p.m., Jan. 26 to 27

The College of Southern Maryland will hold auditions for “All Out” and “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”. Prepare a one-minute monologue. Performances will take place between

March 15 and April 26. For more infor-mation please email [email protected], or call 301-934-7828.

Artworks@7th’s 2015 CelebrationArtworks@7th, 9100 Bay Avenue, North Beach – 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Jan. 8 to Jan. 31

Artworks@7th will welcome 2015 with a special two month extravaganza to thank and celebrate our valued friends and customers, both current and new, and fea-turing works by all the Gallery’s talented and acclaimed artists. Beginning Jan. 8 and running through to Jan. 31, the Gallery art-ists will feature special event reduced pric-ing on select works and popular favorites. They will follow that up in February with another special group show featuring all new works never before displayed in the Gallery. This special follow-up show will run from Feb. 5 thru March 1. So come on out and peruse the distinctive works,

both old and new, of the Gallery’s creative and talented local artists – you might just find that special piece of jewelry, pottery, fabric, sculpture, painting, photograph, or other unique work of art that you have been looking for. There will be an Opening Re-ception with complimentary refreshments on Saturday, Jan. 10 from 1 to 5 p.m.Artworks@7th Gallery Hours are Thurs-day thru Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Our telephone number is 410-286-5278 or you can visit our website at artworksat7th.com.

CSM Tony Hungerford Memorial Art Gallery: Erin Wiersma, Liminal TerritoriesCollege of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts (FA) Building, Tony Hungerford Memorial Art Gallery, 8730 Mitchell Rd., La Plata - Jan. 26 to March 20

Erin Wiersma’s current work explores what exists beyond the edges of the sur-face, beyond the image itself. In these new drawings she seeks to address the liminal within her work to reconnect with the per-formance of making, seeking a confluence between the spiritual and material aspects of being. The gallery is open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Friday; and Satur-day, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wiersma will dis-cuss her work at a Gallery Talk on Feb. 10. Admission is free. For more information please email [email protected], call 301-934-7828, or visit csmd.edu/Arts/Hunger-fordGallery.html.

CSM Children¹s Theatre: Treasure IslandCollege of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts (FA) Building, Theatre, 8730 Mitchell Rd., La Plata 7 p.m., Jan. 30. 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., Jan. 31.

Treasure Island is the story of a stun-ning yarn of piracy on the tropical seas. At the center of it all are young Jim Hawkins, a 14-year-old boy who longs for adventure, and the infamous Long John Silver, who is a complex study of good and evil, perhaps the most famous hero-villain of all time. Cost is $7 for adults and seniors, and $5 for youth. For more information please email [email protected], call 301-934-7828, or visit csmd.edu/Arts.

Thursday, Jan. 22

Orientation-Calvert One Stop Career CenterSouthern Maryland Workforce Services, Calvert 200 Duke St., Rm 1400, Prince Frederick – 9 to 11 a.m.

This orientation will give job seekers a full overview of services offered through the One Stop Career Center. Jobseekers can receive free assistance with registration on the Maryland Workforce Exchange, job referrals, and job related information such available job readiness workshops, Work-force Investment Act eligibility, Veteran Services and services provided through various community resources. There are no fees for services provided. Call 443-550-6750 to register.

Dance Party at the Prince Frederick Calvert LibraryCalvert Library, 850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick – 6 p.m.

Darn it’s cold outside! Come in to Calvert Library and get warmed up with a Family Dance Party featuring live and live-ly 2-4-U! On Thursday, Jan. 22 (snow date

Jan. 29) at 6 p.m., bring the whole family, grandparents and whoever else likes great music to Calvert Library Prince Frederick. Everyone is invited to dance to your fa-vorites from just about every time period. The event is early enough to get everyone tuckered out in time for bed and a great op-portunity to create some super happy fam-ily memories. For more information, call Robyn Truslow at 410-535-0291.

Friday, Jan. 23

“Owl Prowl at the Elms” Leaders: Bob Boxwell and Margarita RochowElms Environmental Center, St. Mary’s County, 49300 St. James Church Rd. Dam-eron – 7 p.m.

Come “call out” the owls at the Elms in this great Friday night family event. Dress warmly in “quiet” clothing; event will be canceled if night is too rainy or windy. We will meet in the “hunters” parking lot to the right of the gate to the Environmental Education Center. Register for the event with Bob Boxwell at 410-610-5124 or [email protected].

Meatloaf DinnerAmerican Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206, 3330 Chesapeake Beach Rd., Chesa-peake Beach – 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Hosted by the Auxiliary of the Amer-ican Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206 from 5:30 to 7 p.m., Chef Brenda’s Mag-nificent Meatloaf Dinner is a meal you won’t soon forget. Cost is $10, including sides salad, roll, and beverage. The Post is on Route 260 in Chesapeake Beach and questions may be directed to 301-855-6466. Public Welcome. For more informa-tion please visit ALpost206.org

Saturday, Jan. 24

PlaytimeCalvert Library, 850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick – 11 to 11:30 a.m.

Playtime is learning and discovery time for you and your child. Engage in interactive play, connect with other care-givers, and have fun! Bring a non-battery operated toy to share. No registration. For ages birth through 5 years old. For more information please call, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862 or visit calvertlibrary.info.

Sunday, Jan. 25

Entertaining the TroopsNorth Beach Town Hall, 9036 Bay Ave., North Beach – 2 to 3 p.m.

Vincent Turner shares the history of World War II USO shows and other troop morale boosters through entertaining mu-sic, informative displays and period arti-facts. Presentation will be held at the North Beach Town Hall. Sponsored by Bayside History Museum and Calvert Library. Call 410-535-0291 for more information.

“Winter Waterfowl and Resident Birds”Piscataway Park and Hard Bargain Farm, Prince George’s County – 8 a.m. to noon

Join us for a joint trip with the Audu-bon Naturalist Society to visit this varied habitat of water, woods and open fields to search for a wide variety of birds led by Mike Callahan and Michael Patterson. Limited to 20 participants; pre-register with Mike Callahan at [email protected] or call at 240-765-5192. Meet up at Burger King in the Food Lion Shopping Center, 15785 Livingston Rd., Accokeek.

Monday, Jan. 26

Calvert Eats Local Winter Potluck for Members.Calvert Library, 850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick – 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Bragging rights to those who bring the dishes with the lowest number of “food miles.” Eats Local members are invited to bring a friend plus your plate, utensils, cup and napkin for a truly green experience! For more information please call 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862 or visit calvertlibrary.info.

Tuesday, Jan. 27

Casual Tuesday DinnerAmerican Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206, 3330 Chesapeake Beach Rd., Chesa-peake Beach – 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Join us for an informal dinner from 5:30 to 7 p.m. hosted by the American Legion Stallings Williams Auxiliary Post 206, on Route 260 in Chesapeake Beach, in the lower-level dining room. The menu for “Casual Tuesday Dinner” will include that ever-popular shrimp with all the trim-mings. The cost is $10, including beverage. Public Welcome. Call for more information at 301-855-6466.

Calvert Coffee Connection MeetingMaryland Disc Institute, 43 Old Solomon’s Island Rd., Ste-201, Annapolis – 8:30 to 10 a.m.

Located in the Sigma Business Center, directly behind Kohls, the Maryland Disc Institute will be hosting the Chesapeake Coffee Connections meeting. The office is located on the 2nd floor above the podia-trists office (up the stairs and to the right - Suite 201). For more information please call the Maryland Disc Institute at 410-266-3888, or visit online at mddiscinstitute.com.

Wednesday, Jan. 28

Song Circle/Jam Session Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H.G. Trueman Rd., Solomons - 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Seven to twelve singer-musicians trade songs, taking turns in choosing and leading a group of musicians. It’s a sing-along with space for learning from each other and try-ing new things. A range of playing abilities and experience can be expected. Public is welcome to participate or just observe.

Thursday, Jan. 29

CSM Cause Theatre: Adult American MalesCollege of Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick Campus, 115 J.W. Williams Rd., Prince Frederick – 2:30 p.m.

Four all-American, hard-drinking, tough-talking guys make a surprising dis-covery. Cost is $5 for all ages. Production may not be suitable for all ages. [email protected]. For more information please 301-934-7828 or visit csmd.edu/Arts.

Minecraft Free Play Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Rd., Chesapeake Beach – 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Join us for an evening of Minecraft free play together. Registration required. Grades 1 and up.


Library EventsJanuary – All Month

• Art in the Stacks-Sue BelmoreWatercolorCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Cost-ley Way

Scenes of Southern Maryland, such as blue crabs, Allen’s Fresh, Charles County, old local tobacco barns, blue herons, and wild flowers. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862

Thursday, Jan. 22

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

Shake It Out Music and Movement will create a rich environment that promotes so-cial, emotional and physical skills. Come join us for some shake’n fun. 410-326-5289

• JobSource Mobile Career CenterCalvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 1 to 3 p.m.

Stop by to get job counseling, resume help, search for jobs and get connected with Southern Maryland JobSource. This 38’ mo-bile center features 11 computer worksta-tions, smart board instructional technology, satellite internet access, exterior audio visual and broadcasting capabilities; state-of-the-art workforce applications and connectivity for wireless mobile device access. 410-326-5289

• Wiz KidsCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Cost-ley Way – 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Be a Wiz Kid! Wiz Kids is a group of do-it-all kids who meet every month to learn about, and do activities based on, science, technology, art, engineering, math and their community. For kids in grades 3-5. Registra-tion is required and opens one month before each event. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862

• Family Dance Party with 2-4-UCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Cost-ley Way – 6 to 8 p.m.

Bring the kids, grandparents, neighbors...and come dance away the winter doldrums with this fabulous duo! Live music that will surely include a few of your favorites! 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862

• Wiz KidsCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Cost-ley Way – 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Be a Wiz Kid! Wiz Kids is a group of do-it-all kids who meet every month to learn about, and do activities based on, science, technology, art, engineering, math and their community. For kids in grades 3-5. Registra-tion is required and opens one month before each event. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862

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

Kids in kindergarten through 3rd grade are invited to this series of exciting events ex-ploring topics from art to history to science. Each month will include fun activities, crafts and a snack! This month’s topic: Tito Puente. Please register. 410-257-2411

Friday, Jan. 23

• On Pins & NeedlesCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Cost-ley Way – 1 to 4 p.m.

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

410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862

• Southern MatineeCalvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 1 to 4 p.m.

This month’s movie is an American sports drama released in 2014. The film is based on the true story of baseball pitchers Rinku Singh and Dinesh Gillespie who were discovered after winning a reality show com-petition. 410-326-5289

Saturday, Jan. 24

• PlaytimeCalvert Library Fairview Branch, Rt. 4 and Chaneyville Road, Owings – 10:45 to 11:30 a.m.

Playtime is learning and discovery time for you and your child. Engage in interactive play, connect with other parents and caregiv-ers, and have fun! Bring a non-battery operat-ed toy to share. No registration. For ages birth through 5 years old. 410-257-2101

• PlaytimeCalvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach – 10:45 to 11:15 a.m.


• PlaytimeCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Cost-ley Way – 11 to 11:30 a.m.

Playtime is learning and discovery time for you and your child. Engage in interactive play, connect with other caregivers, and have fun! Bring a non-battery operated toy to share. No registration. For ages birth through 5 years old. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862

• Community Seed SWAP EventCalvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 1 to 3 p.m.

Start saving your seeds for this event. Five categories of seeds for sharing: native plant seeds, edibles, herbs, annuals, peren-nials. For seed saving info, go to www.seed-savers.org/Webinar-Archive. Please register. 410-326-5289

Monday, Jan. 26

• Monday Morning Movies & MoreCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Cost-ley Way – 10 to 11 a.m.

Bring the little ones for a movie and a story! 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862

• Books & ToysCalvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 10 to 11 a.m.

“All the Light We Cannot See” by An-thony Doerr. Moms, dads, caregivers and your tots! Book club for adults, playtime for kids! 410-326-5289

• On Pins & NeedlesCalvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach – 1 to 4 p.m.

Bring your quilting, needlework, knit-ting, crocheting, or other project for an after-noon of conversation and shared creativity. 410-257-2411

• Calvert Eats Local Winter Potluck for MembersCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Cost-ley Way – 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Bragging rights to those who bring the

dishes with the lowest number of “food miles.” Eats Local members are invited to bring a friend plus your plate, utensils, cup and napkin for a truly green experience! 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862

Tuesday, Jan. 27

• Flying NeedlesCalvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 7 to 8:45 p.m.

Knitting, crocheting and portable craft-ing group open to anyone wanting to join in and share talents, crafting time or learn a new skill. 410-326-5289

Wednesday, Jan. 28

• Brain Games: Mahjongg, Scrabble & moreCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Cost-ley 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. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862

• PlayTimeCalvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 10:20 to 10:50 a.m.

Playtime is learning and discovery time for you and your child. Engage in interactive play, connect with other parents and caregiv-ers and have fun! Bring a non-battery operat-ed toy to share. No registration. For ages birth through 5 years old. 410-326-5289

• Song Circle / Jam SessionCalvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 7 to 8 p.m.

7-12 singer-musicians trade songs, taking turns in choosing and leading a group of mu-sicians. It’s a sing-along with space for learn-ing from each other and trying new things. A range of playing abilities and experience can be expected. Public is welcome to participate or just observe. 410-326-5289

Thursday, Jan. 29

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

Shake It Out Music and Movement will create a rich environment that promotes so-cial, emotional and physical skills. Come join us for some shake’n fun. 410-326-5289

• MinecraftCalvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach – 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Join us for an evening of Minecraft free play. Grades 1st and up. Please register. 410-257-2411

Friday, Jan. 30

• On Pins & NeedlesCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Cost-ley Way – 1 to 4 p.m.

Bring your quilting, needlework, knit-ting, crocheting, or other project for an after-noon of conversation and shared creativity. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862

Saturday, Jan. 31

• Garden Smarter: The Herb SpiralCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Cost-ley Way – 10 to 11:30 a.m.

Learn how to build it, how to plant it, how

to enjoy it. Get lots of delicious cooking herbs from a beautiful garden sculpture. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862

• PlaytimeCalvert Library Fairview Branch, Rt. 4 and Chaneyville Road, Owings – 10:45 to 11:30 a.m.


• PlaytimeCalvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach – 10:45 to 11:15 a.m.


• PlaytimeCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Cost-ley Way – 11 to 11:30 a.m.

Playtime is learning and discovery time for you and your child. Engage in interactive play, connect with other caregivers, and have fun! Bring a non-battery operated toy to share. No registration. For ages birth through 5 years old. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862

• February: Art in the Stacks – Yang S. Hand, 3D ArtCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Cost-ley Way

The show includes porcelain china paint-ing, ceramic, and pottery. Ms. Hand learned her art in Korea and is certified for instruction in 3D Art and the art of Porcelain Linen Dolls. She has won numerous awards through mili-tary art contests throughout the world for por-celain china painting, ceramics, and pottery.

Monday, Feb. 2

• Monday Morning Movies & MoreCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Cost-ley Way – 10 to 11 a.m.

Bring the little ones for a movie and a story! 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862

• On Pins & NeedlesCalvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach – 1 to 4 p.m.

Bring your quilting, needlework, knit-ting, crocheting, or other project for an after-noon of conversation and shared creativity. 410-257-2411

• Lego ManiaCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Cost-ley Way – 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Lego enthusiasts will meet monthly to hear a story followed by a Lego building session. Each session will close with shar-ing time. Legos supplied by library. This month’s theme is Inventions. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862

• Evening Family StorytimeCalvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 6:30 to 7:15 p.m.

Family storytime for preschoolers. Pro-gram includes books, songs and flannelboard stories. Please register. 410-326-5289

For more information, visit calvert.lib.md.us

Thursday, January 22, 2015 22The Calvert County TimesGAMES

Last Week’s Puzzle Solutions

CLUES ACROSS 1. Cut into cubes 5. Food flavorings 11. Longest tenured “Tonight Show” host 14. One being educated 15. British conservatives 18. End without completion 19. Boater 21. Indicated horsepower (abbr.) 23. Protects the chest 24. Expresses pleasure 28. Stiff hair, bristle 29. Blood type 31. Taxis 33. Ribbed material 34. Young female socialite 36. Game cube 37. Priest’s liturgical vestment 40. 2.1 km tributary of the river Seille 42. The golden state 43. Powder mineral 45. Coat with plaster 47. Far East housemaid 48. Digital audiotape 51. Merchandising

54. Libreville is the capital 58. Incapable of flexibility 60. Language of Andorra 62. Repeat in concise form 64. Dark areas 65. Enough (archaic) CLUES DOWN 1. Disk jockeys 2. 9th Greek letter 3. Fish of the carp family 4. Medical prefix for within 5. Short for synthesizer 6. What part of (abbr.) 7. Farm state 8. Thermionic vacuum tube 9. Employee stock ownership plan 10. A crane 12. Filippo __, Saint 13. One below tens 16. Impatiently desirous 17. Inflict a heavy blow 20. As fast as can be done (abbr.) 22. Ma’s partner 25. Carrier’s invention 26. Possessed

27. Invests in little enterprises 29. Summate 30. Rosary part 32. A large body of water 35. Woman’s undergarment 37. Essential oil obtained from flowers 38. Cripples 39. An explosion 41. Of, French 44. Fish of the genus Salvelinus 46. Bahrain dinar 49. Banded calcedony 50. Giant armadillo 52. In place of53. Electronic counter-countermeasures 55. Large package of cotton 56. 3564 m French Alp 57. European defense organization 59. Check 60. Former OSS 61. Not old 63. Goodwill promotion

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Calvert Dental Clinic: Part-time Office Assistant. Email resume to [email protected] Drill

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Spring Village at Wildewood (formerly Autumn Assisted Living

at Wildewood), will be holding group interviews every Thursday

at 1:30 pm for ALL positions. Please arrive 15 minutes early to complete the employment

application. For more information call Tracy at 301-863-7110.

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 thirty-first 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!

Water Resources & RecreationPower Boating

Recreation on St. Mary’s County’s many lakes, creeks, rivers, and the Bay includes a variety of power boats. Marinas abound in almost every cove or bend and they provide safe harbor-age as well as services. For those who trailer their boats, well-maintained ramps can be found in all of the larger waterways. Some locations charge fees. Most ramps are public access and free. For more information, visit the county Web site or visit Maryland Park Ser-vice.

To get a copy of St. Mary’s County Water Trails Guide and much more, visit: www.visitstmarysmd.com

St. Mary’s County Guides• Destination Guide • 2013 Calendar of Events • African-American Historic Sites of

St. Mary’s County • Group Tour Planner (for tour operators

and group leaders)• Historic Churches and Religious Sites

of St. Mary’s County • Leonardtown Walking Trail• Water Trails in Western St. Mary’s

County• Three Notch Trail

Southern MarylandGuidesSt. Mary’s, Calvert and Charles Counties• Patuxent Wine Trail • Religious Freedom National Scenic

Byway Brochure• Southern Maryland Map and Guide• Southern Maryland Trails Guide• Southern Maryland War of 1812 Map

and Guide

Where to get help with..WATER RESOURCES QUESTIONS• Maryland Dept. of Natural Resources,

Fishing Regulations, dnr.state.md.us/fisheries/regulations/regindex.asp

• Maryland Dept. of Environment, Con-sumption Guidelines, mde.maryland.gov/programs/water/fishandshellfish/pages/programs/waterprograms/fish%20shellfish%20programs/index.aspx

• St. Mary’s County Recreation & Parks, Paddling, www.co.saint-marys.md.us/recreate/paddling.asp

• Sailing Center Chesapeake, www.sailingcenterchesapeake.org

For more information, contact Kay at: [email protected]

Southern Maryland Women’s Lacrosse Officials Association (SMWLOA) provides training and assignment for girls lacrosse

referees for high school lacrosse. SMWLOA is looking for individuals at least 20 years or older

interested in officiating the coming Southern Maryland high school season. If you’re

interested, we’re conducting training sessions for officials in late February or early March at

the Fairview Library in Owings, Maryland.

Lacrosse Officials Needed

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