2015-04-16 Calvert County Times

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By Sarah MillerStaff Writer

The Calvert County Republican Men’s Club welcomed Judge Mark Chandlee and Drug Court Coordinator Molly Owens to talk about the new-ly established Calvert County Drug Court dur-ing their April 13 meeting.

This was the second in a two part series about drugs in Calvert.

Heroin deaths in Maryland are up more than 80 per-cent since 2011.

“An astronomical number of people in the commu-nity start out on pills,” Chandlee said.

Prescription pill abuse can lead to heroin use because heroin is cheaper to purchase, he said.

The challenge is finding ways to help people with a drug problem instead of sending them to jail, releas-ing them, and waiting for them to inevitably use drugs again, he said. “We’ve got to try something else and think outside the box.”

Calvert County is combating the problem using a newly established drug court, which is a voluntary 18-month program for adults over 18 years of age.

“It’s not a free pass, Chandlee said. “it’s an intensive program.”

According to Owens, dentists are writing more pre-scriptions than doctors now for painkillers. Treatment courts are used worldwide and are one of the most ef-ficient methods to help people get clean and stay clean. Dealing with the habit will have a trickle down effect, she said, using theft as an example. Individuals who

steal to support their drug habit will stop if they can manage to get clean.

While participating in drug court, individuals are expected to undergo regular substance testing and are given the tools and support needed, at an individual level, to succeed. Some participants set goals, which range from obtaining their GED, enrolling in college or securing a job.

“This is a marathon, not a sprint,” Chandlee said.

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By Guy LeonardStaff Writer

After another dual plant shutdown at Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant in Lusby last week the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has sent inspectors to delve deeper into the causes of the lat-est mishap.

The shutdown was listed as an un-planned one, according to the NRC, when a transmission line from the power grid feeding electricity into the plant failed it caused the shutdown of the two fission reactors.

After the shutdown, reactor No. 2’s backup electrical generator activated to provide power but “tripped” just 11 sec-onds later, the NRC stated.

“This same diesel generator failed to start in 2010 after a loss of off-site power,” an NRC statement reads. “In ad-dition, one of three saltwater pumps on Unit No. 2 failed to automatically restart when power switched to the emergency diesel generators. Per procedure, opera-tors manually started the pump, which provides cooling water to certain plant equipment.”

Last week’s shutdown is the latest in a string of shutdowns caused by various equipment failures at the facility, which has drawn criticism from nuclear energy watchdog groups.

The Union of Concerned Scientists was critical of the handling of the shutdown of reactors No. 1 and No. 2 by Exelon Cor-poration on two occassions last year, by the plant’s owners, and differed with the finding of the Nuclear Regulatory Com-mission that the plant personnel could not have prevented it.

Those two incidents, which resulted from snow being blown into critical electrical systems, were part of a group

of four incidents that have taken place since 2010.

“Twice within the past five years, pre-cipitation leaked into the Calvert Cliffs nuclear plant and shorted out electrical power supplies, causing one reactor to automatically shut down and compo-nents to malfunction that should have protected the second reactor from au-tomatically shutting down,” the report released in March said. “Precipitation occurs all across the United States and its dozens of nuclear power plants, but none — except Calvert Cliffs — have experienced multiple reactor shutdowns due to similar intrusions of moisture.

“In other words, other plant owners have successfully prevented even on intrusion event while Calvert Cliffs has been uable to prevent repeated events.”

Exelon, the company which owns the plant, said that the shutdown caused last year by the driving snow was not just simple precipitation and the NRC had been satisfied by their response at that time.

The inspection team arrived at the Calvert Cliffs site Monday to begin their work.

“While there was no impact on pub-lic health and safety, the issues with the emergency diesel generator and the saltwater pump warrant a closer look,” said Dan Dorman, NRC Region I Administrator.

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Freedom and AmericanismLusby American Legion Honors Annual Essay Contest Winners


What does freedom mean to your family? Nine local el-ementary and middle school students answered that ques-tion in the American Legion Post 274’s annual American-ism Essay Contest.

The American Legion re-ceived more than 150 essay

contest submissions. Nine winners in three age groups were chosen, and the winners were invited to read their es-says during a reception at the American Legion in Lusby.

For more information, visit legion.org/ or call 410-326-3274.

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2015 Americanism Essay Contest Winners

Grades 3 and 4First – Mia Meredith, St. Leonard ElementarySecond – Abigail Noftsier, St. Leonard ElementaryThird – Evan Wojciechowski, St. Leonard Elementary

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Gov. Larry Hogan and the Maryland legislature were so near, but yet so far.

An amended version of the governor’s $40 billion budget passed overwhelm-ingly several weeks ago – drawing strong Republican support and thank you let-ters from Hogan’s budget secretary.

But on the last day of the session, the final version working out differences be-tween the House and Senate passed on a strictly party line vote. After meeting with Hogan Monday morning, all the GOP senators and delegates who had backed the earlier version voted against the final one.

Hogan had preached bipartisanship since his election, but he ultimately re-jected compromises he had initially favored.

CLARIFICATION, 3 p.m. It is more accurate to say that Hogan rejected com-promises on the budget Democratic leg-islators believed he had accepted, but his staff members said he had never fully agreed to.

Slices of a modest agendaThe Democratic legislature in turn

gave the new Republican governor just a couple slices of his modest agenda.

The legislature repealed the “rain tax” overwhelmingly, without really reliev-ing the pressure to fund stormwater remediation projects in a bill the Chesa-peake Bay Foundation said “caps a re-markable session for the Bay.”

Military retirees over 50 will now get a $10,000 income tax exemption on their pensions, up from $5,000. But Hogan wanted to exempt all of their retirement pay phased over four years.

His proposed changes to expand the number of public charter schools were stripped of key provisions that would have allowed non-certified teachers who weren’t unionized.

Tax breaks for businesses contribut-ing to public and private schools went nowhere, while the legislature added more funding for private schools in the final budget.

A tax break for small businesses ex-empting them from the personal prop-erty tax did not pass. Hogan’s attempt to repeal automatic increases in the gas tax went nowhere.

In one small success, Hogan’s propos-al to reinstitute the income tax check-off for the public campaign finance fund that helped him get elected did get enacted.

A freshman governor“He’s a good guy,” said Senate Presi-

dent Mike Miller, an old friend of the Hogan family. But “he’s a first-year gov-ernor” and never held elective office be-fore. “He’s got to understand what we’ve done. … We want to work with him.”

Miller is hopeful Hogan will actually

use the money the legislature “fenced off” for schools to fully fund the $68 million for the Geographic Cost of Edu-cation Index. (CORRECTED 11:30 a.m.)

But the legislature was taking no chances and rushed through legislation on the last day that will force Hogan to spend the extra money. But Hogan could veto that bill, SB183.

Hogan himself was not declaring vic-tory in his first legislative session, but he did cite progress in restraining spending growth while enacting no new taxes.

“We did not get everything we wanted and the legislature did not get every-thing it wanted, but Marylanders will benefit from the passage of the repeal of the rain tax, important improvements in our charter school law, and tax relief for retired military,” Hogan said.

A key sticking point for Hogan was the legislature’s cutting of a supplemen-tal $75 million into the state pension system.

Hogan proud, legislators disappointed“While I have reservations about the

General Assembly’s actions on the bud-get, I am proud to have ended the session on a high note by reining in spending, cutting taxes, providing record invest-ment in education and changing the overall trajectory of the state,” Hogan said.

“I firmly believe we have changed the debate in Annapolis and will be able to take steps to address our concerns on spending in the future.”

Democratic lawmakers, including House Speaker Michael Busch ex-pressed far more disappointment than Miller with Hogan’s performance.

Sen. Jim Rosapepe, Prince George’s, part of the Senate’s progressive wing, told his colleagues. “Now we get to the 11th hour and the governor just can’t take yes for an answer,” with the legis-lature approving the vast majority of his spending plan.

“It’s my way or the highway,” was Ho-gan’s attitude, Rosapepe said. “I’m very disappointed.”

“There’s blame on both sides,” Miller countered.

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The Nuclear Regulatory Commission will hold a public open house on April 16 in Prince Frederick, Md., to discuss the agency’s annual review of safety performance at the Calvert Cliffs nuclear power plant.

NRC staff will be on hand from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Springhill Suites hotel, located at 75 Sherry Lane in Prince Frederick. Agency employees responsible for inspections of the plant, including the Resident Inspectors based at the Lusby (Calvert County), Md., site on a full-time basis, will be available to discuss the facility’s performance in 2014 and the agen-cy’s oversight plans for 2015.

Under the NRC’s Reactor Oversight Pro-cess, the agency gauges plant performance through the use of color-coded inspection findings and performance indicators, which are statistical measurements of plant perfor-mance that can trigger additional oversight if exceeded.

The twin-reactor Calvert Cliffs plant is owned and operated by Exelon. On an over-all basis, the plant operated safely in 2014. As of the end of last year, Calvert Cliffs Unit 1 had no inspection findings or performance indicators that were greater than “green” (very low safety significance). Therefore, that unit is currently under the NRC’s normal level of oversight.

Unit 2, however, was under additional NRC oversight as of the end of 2014 due to a “white” (low to moderate safety significance) inspec-tion finding resulting from a failure to main-tain an adequate standard emergency action level scheme because of inaccurate effluent radiation monitor thresholds. The NRC con-ducted a supplemental inspection at the plant during the week of Feb. 2, 2015, to assess Ex-elon’s root-case evaluation of the underlying issues and its corrective actions. Based on the results of that inspection, which were docu-mented in a March 10th report, the finding has been closed out and Unit 2 returned to the normal level of oversight as of the start of the

second quarter of 2015. “Our process called for the stepped-up

scrutiny at Calvert Cliffs Unit 2 in response to the ‘white’ inspection finding. We have now performed an inspection to ensure that the company appropriately evaluated the under-lying issues and put in place changes that can prevent a recurrence. Our review found the company’s actions to be satisfactory,” NRC Region I Administrator Dan Dorman said. “More broadly, our annual assessments serve to help us focus our inspection resources on those areas where attention is most needed.”

The NRC’s normal level of oversight at each U.S. nuclear power plant involves thousands of hours of inspection. In 2014, the agency de-voted approximately 6,450 hours of review at Calvert Cliffs.

The NRC issues reports on performance at each plant twice a year: during the mid-cycle, or mid-point, of the year, and at the conclusion of the year. Inspection findings and perfor-mance indicators are also updated on a quar-terly basis on the agency’s website. Following the release of the Annual Assessment letters each March, the NRC meets with the public in the vicinity of each plant to discuss the results.

Normal inspections are performed by two Resident Inspectors assigned to Calvert Cliffs. Reviews are also carried out at the sites by specialist inspectors assigned to the agency’s Region I Office in King of Prussia, Pa. Among the areas to be inspected this year at Calvert Cliffs are emergency preparedness, the plant’s problem identification and resolution pro-gram, radioactive solid waste processing and radioactive material handling, storage and transportation.

The Annual Assessment letter for Calvert Cliffs, as well as the notice for the April 16th open house, are available on the NRC web-site. Current performance information is also available for Calvert Cliffs Unit 1 and Calvert Cliffs Unit 2.

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Rain or shine, the Calvert County Mas-ter Gardeners (CCMG) will hold their An-nual Plant Sale on Saturday, May 2 from 8 a.m. to 12 noon in the parking lot of the Community Resources Building, 30 Duke Street, Prince Frederick, across from the Prince Frederick Post Office. Proceeds from this event are used to fund a variety of horticultural projects in the county, our popular Garden Smarter program and the many community gardens cared for by CCMG volunteers.

Master Gardeners grow and sell a wide variety of plants including annuals and pe-rennials for shade and sun, butterfly garden plants, vegetables and herbs. We focus on plants native to southern Maryland. Na-tive plants are important to pollinators, but can be difficult to find at local nurseries. Plant sale activities include demonstrations and volunteers will be available to answer your gardening questions and help you choose the right plants for your yard. We will gladly accept your used pots so please recycle.

Beautiful plants at great prices will be available for Mother’s Day so come early for the best selection and celebrate the be-ginning of a new gardening season with the Calvert County Master Gardeners!

The Maryland Master Gardener program was started in 1978 as a means of extend-ing the horticultural and pest management expertise of University of Maryland Exten-sion to the general public. The Maryland Master Gardener mission is to educate Maryland residents about safe, effective and sustainable horticultural practices that build healthy gardens, landscapes and communities. For your lawn, garden and pest questions, ‘Ask a Gardening Expert’ is available at extension.umd.edu/learn/ask-gardening. This is an Equal Access Program.

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Thursday, April 16, 2015 7The Calvert County Times Cops & CourtsMan Sentenced to Seven Years for First-Degree Assault

By Lauren ProcopioStaff Writer

A Prince Frederick man was sentenced to nine years at the Division of Correction on Friday, April 10.

Charles Albert Jost Jr., 29, was convicted of armed robbery and was sentenced by a Circuit Court judge to 20 years, with all but nine years suspended, according to online records.

Jost accepted a plea agreement on Feb. 2, which gave the defendant a lesser sentence and barred him from the remaining 11 charges filed against him.

Assistant State’s Attorney Kathryn Marsh prosecut-ed the case and Jacqueline Swanson acted as defense attorney for Jost, according to online records.

According to court documents, on Sept. 2, 2014, the defendant broke into the home of a 57-year-old woman and told the victim he wanted her pills, the victim did not comply and Jost responded with “repeatedly beat-ing” the woman with his fists and possibly a crowbar,

according to police. According to court documents, around 10:48 a.m.,

the victim called 911 to report the robbery and assault. Police said, during their initial investigation, the vic-tim was observed being treated in an ambulance at the scene and suffered from a “severely swollen” left eye, which was “nearly closed shut” and she also suf-fered from scratches on her scalp near her left ear and had “numerous” abrasions and scratches on her arms, shoulders and legs; the victim also complained about injuries to her torso.

The victim told police she heard two loud noises that sounded like someone “banging on her house’s exteri-or” and seconds later she observed a larger white male – believed to be Jost – standing in the doorway of her bedroom, the victim stated he was holding a “crowbar.”

Jost allegedly demanded the victim’s pills and threat-ened to hurt her. The victim did not comply and opted to attack the defendant. The victim told the defendant to leave her home and started to “wrestle with him.”

Jost then repeatedly struck the victim with his hands/fists and court documents affirm that the two wrestled over the crowbar.

According to court documents, during the fight the defendant grabbed a bottle of prescription medication and also took the woman’s cell phone.

The victim was transported to Calvert Memorial Hospital, but due to the severity of her injuries she was subsequently transported to Washington Hospital Center.

According to court documents, Jost attempted sui-cide following the armed robbery; the defendant at-tempted to jump from a local radio tower.

According to online records, upon the defendant’s release from prison, he will be on five years of super-vised probation.

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A Huntingtown man was sentenced to seven years at the Division of Correction for first-degree assault Monday afternoon.

Terrence Oliver, 45, was sentenced to 25 years, with all but seven years suspended, by Circuit Court Judge Mark Chandlee.

According to court documents, on Sept. 5, 2014, Oliver arrived at the victim’s home and as she exited the vehicle, the defendant approached her and began beating her “like a man.” According to court documents, the victim choked the defendant and cut off her airway and covered her nose and mouth with his hand. During the strangulation, the victim believed she was “going to die” at the hands of the defendant and began to pray. Court documents stated that the victim wanted people to know who her at-tacker was and began fighting back, which caused Oliver to stop choking her. The de-fendant then forced the victim into her own car and told the victim he was “taking her for a ride to talk.” The defendant bound the victim’s hands and forced her into the back seat of her vehicle and informed the victim he was driving to his home to retrieve his gun and said they were heading to Hager-stown, Md. According to court documents, the defendant repeatedly said he was “go-ing to kill himself either by shooting him-self or finding a mountain to jump off of.” The defendant spoke to his cousin, Vaughn Thomas on the telephone, who convinced Oliver to not commit suicide and to take the victim to the hospital. Oliver drove the victim to Anne Arundel County Medical Center, where she was released. The defen-dant left the victim’s vehicle in the hospi-tal’s parking garage. The victim engaged the defendant in a text message conversa-tion while she was in the hospital – during the conversation the defendant apologized for his actions and then blamed the victim for not telling him she was dating someone else. On the evening of Sept. 5, 2014, Detec-tive Mudd contacted Oliver, who agreed to meet the detective at the sheriff’s office. Po-lice said the defendant waived his rights and confessed to a portion of the events – the detective subsequently placed Oliver under arrest and transported him to the detention

center, where he was held until his April sentencing hearing.

During the April 13 sentencing hearing, the defendant had a large amount of com-munity and family support – Oliver was able to pay for his defense council due to donations from the community. The victim in the case stated she did not want the de-fendant to be sentenced to more prison time and requested the court sentenced Oliver to “time-served.” Oliver was detained at the local detention center for 220 days.

However, the state had a different appeal for the judge, Assistant State’s Attorney Jennifer Morton requested a nine year pris-on sentence for the defendant, whom she described as a “wolf in sheep’s clothing.”

Following a Feb. 9 plea agreement, the defendant had guidelines of four to nine years in prison; Morton stated to the court that the defendant was already receiving a “huge benefit” by only facing a maximum of nine years in prison – the maximum sen-tence for first-degree assault is 25 years.

“Today is not just about Mr. Oliver, it’s about justice and accountability for the victim.”

Morton stated the victim and the defen-dant had a “friends with benefits” relation-ship and stated Oliver could not accept “no for an answer” when the victim told Oli-ver she “wanted a break and began seeing someone else.”

Morton stated during the assault, the de-fendant told the victim, “If I can’t have you, no one can.”

Morton also stated even after his ar-rest and incarceration, the defendant “still couldn’t take no for an answer” and con-tacted the victim from jail. The victim did accept his calls, to which the state reasoned was because she wanted to understand why he committed such actions against her.

The state also argued that Oliver con-tacted the victim’s family members to have them speak to her and convince her to drop the charges.

During the court proceedings, the state played a recording between Detective Mudd and the victim, who said Oliver dragged her and put his weight on her and began strag-gling her.

She told the detective that her and the de-fendant had the understanding of their pla-

tonic relationship. The state then presented photographs to the court of the scene, the victim, and of Oliver. The victim had bruis-ing to her face, scratches to her throat/neck and a fractured nose. Morton also stated the victim visited the dentist due to the alterca-tion, as well as, an ear, nose and throat doc-tor. Morton also claimed the victim could not immediately return to work and sought out counseling.

“[She] will forever have to live with these horrific moments,” Morton stated to the court. “We’re very fortunate to be talking to [the victim] and not about [the victim] be-cause that’s how close she came to losing her life.”

Crea Axley Jacobson and Jason Axley served as defense council for Oliver and stated the case against their client was “not as cut and dry as the state would have you believe.”

Jacobson stated her client went to the victim’s home “to talk to her” and stated Oliver and the victim were intimate a few days prior and “hung out” the night before the attack.

“He did not intend…to attack her and kill her. He went over, he intended to talk to [the victim] and it got out of hand…”

“He’s not this horrible, terrible monster. …Were not taking for light what happened, but even the person who was hurt said he is a good guy,” Jacobson said to the court.

Jacobson also informed the court that her client had sole custody of his 16-year-old daughter and said Oliver took his daughter to college campuses, as well as, basketball tournaments, “to ensure his daughter did better than him.”

Jacobson requested no prison time – only electronic monitoring for her client.

During the court proceedings, multiple people spoke on the defendant’s behalf, with similar sentiments saying how hard of a worker he was and how great of a fa-ther he was to his teenage daughter. Those who spoke also offered Oliver had a place to stay and employment, upon his release from prison.

During the court proceedings, the vic-tim’s cousin, Sherri Jones, spoke on Oli-ver’s behalf. Jones said she spoke with both the victim and the defendant on a regular basis and said Oliver was like an “older

brother” to her. Jones’ husband was killed nine years ago

in a motorcycle accident, while she was pregnant with her son, and said Oliver was “one of the few people” who came into her life after her husband passed away.

“Terrence plays a major role in my son’s life, as well as my daughter. I have since re-married and had another child, but Terrence is still an uncle and father figure to all my children.”

The defendant’s cousin, Vaughn Thom-as, who told Oliver to take the victim to the hospital the day of the attack, said his cousin “was devastated” about his actions.

“When I picked him up from Annapolis that day, he was crying; he was devastated.”

Toward the end of the hearing, Oliver was given a chance to address the court. He first apologized to the victim, stating he never meant to hurt her.

“I made a terrible, terrible mistake. I wish this never happened.”

“You couldn’t have been better repre-sented – not just by your attorneys, but by family and friends,” the judge said to the defendant.

The judge said while he does not believe the defendant was a “wolf dressed in sheep’s clothing” – he did refer to the defendant as a “ticking time bomb.”

“She’s a victim in every sense of the word and she was treated like she was not a per-son, but property,” the judge said to Oliver.

Judge Chandlee said his sentence was a “huge break” and works in Oliver’s advantage.

Along with the seven-year prison term, Oliver has to provide a DNA sample; submit and pay for drug testing; submit to mental health treatment; and attend and complete an abuser intervention program.

The judge also said he would send a re-ferral for Oliver to serve his prison sentence at the Patuxent Institute.

Upon his release, Oliver is on five years of supervised probation.

Oliver was originally charged with at-tempted first-degree murder, first-degree assault, kidnapping, carjacking, second-degree assault, and reckless endangerment.

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By Evan K. Slaughenhoupt Jr. (R)Board of County Commissioners Board Vice President

During the months of April and May, Calvert County Commissioners work to finalize the budget for the upcoming fiscal year (July 2015 – June 2016), FY-16 Budget. Each year, the associated budget book improves making it easier to understand for those outside the financial community.

Income is projected and county expenses increase while the U.S. economy does not recover from its 2008 crash. No work for record numbers of Americans with job numbers and forecast growths revised downwardly. Future historians may one day call 2008 – 2018, “America’s Lost Decade.”

When families foresee less income and businesses see declining sales, they cut back on activities and expenses, so should governments. Many wrongly concluded the crash of 2008 would rebound within 18 months and continued finan-cial planning “the way it’s always done.”

We hear Calvert is among the wealthiest counties in the nation when comparing median income. If half the coun-ty residents earned $100,000 per year and the other half $50,000 the median $75,000 income is relatively high. The wealthier half can absorb a tax rate increase, not so the bot-tom half. Elected officials need to look out for those who struggle, not add further burdens upon them.

Since 2008, Calvert County took several measures such as postponing large capital expenses, reduced operating costs (5 percent, 5 percent, and 2 percent over several years) and reached into reserves intended for short-term lean times. It postponed staff raises, restricted hiring of new staff, and sought to minimize increasing expenses. This was prudent and assumed the economy would soon improve.

Not increasing county tax rates for decades offers no jus-tification for simply raising them now. Long before jumping to conclusions that tax rates need increasing, much can be done. Options include several ideas that can be outlined in a subsequent article; but most importantly include further public engagement about their expectations.

Even with best of intentions, we still project expenses exceeding income. It is long overdue for a priority listing of the various county government Services, Functions, and related costs. To delay such, or to continue making single point decisions as done with the current process will make future decisions harder, highly emotional, and sadly vola-tile. Increasing Calvert County tax rates from being among the lowest in the state to mid-range is inconsistent with the uniqueness of our county. Calvert County is not simply one among 24 jurisdictions.

Increasing tax rates is not a viable option. When the economy crashed, citizens’ salaries decreased, and have not improved. Businesses did not simply raise prices; families could not force employers to raise their incomes. Any tax increase for the government to continue “as is” would im-pact those who are already adversely impacted by the poor economy. Taking a different approach to building the bud-get needs to occur as a first step before the start of the fol-lowing year’s budget build. That time is now.

To learn more about the county budget, please see: www.co.cal.md.us/index.aspx?nid=1737.

Board of County Commissioners Board Vice President Evan K. Slaughenhoupt Jr. (R)3rd District Representative

Evan K. Slaughenhoupt Jr. (R)

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My name is Shawna White and I would like to tell you about a local “hero” to children and fami-lies Sonia Hinds. Sonia Hinds, APRN-BC, RPT saw a need to help the under-served child popula-tion in Calvert County, MD leading her to estab-lish Barstow Acres Children’s Center (BACC) in 2003. Sonia is a tireless advocate for children’s mental health and overall family welfare. BACC is a non-profit organization that serves the South-ern Maryland community in many ways (see our website for more info).

Our hallmark event is the Therapeutic Summer Day Camp. This year will mark the eleventh year of camp at Barstow. Camp is targeted to reach children ages 5-13 and is held for four weeks dur-ing the summer. The purpose is to provide thera-peutic activities for children with socio-emotion-al problems. Children identify behavioral goals such as staying on task, responding positively to adults, keeping hands and feet to self and us-ing adaptive coping skills rather than acting out when angry are some examples. Over the years, we have had 25-30 children per week.

Sonia is an incredibly passionate and driven woman whose top priority is the children and families she serves. She rarely takes time off, works 7 days a week, making a real difference!

Not just in the clients she serves but also in those around her. Her first student volunteer received a Master’s Degree in Psychology and is a school psychologist in St. Mary’s County, Md.. Sonia impacts her clients, employees, and community in positive resonating ways. Sonia’s mission is to provide mental health services, developmen-tal and enrichment programs for at-risk children, adults, and families. Ask anyone who knows her, she has a heart for at-risk youth and has devoted her life to it. I have seen lives changed because of her work, I count myself blessed to know such an amazing woman.

As a member of the Southern Maryland com-munity I am always inspired and excited when a story like this is reported. My hope is that people will be encouraged by this story and see that there are people out there who care about put-ting broken families back together. We all need a little help sometimes and it’s good to know that help is out there. Thank you very much for your valuable time.

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Have you been looking for a way to help Calvert County Public Schools (CCPS)? Consider donat-

ing your old and unused computers, tablets and other technology!

CCPS is actively seeking businesses and individuals to donate computers, tablets and other technology for students to use in the classroom.

Receiving donated technology saves schools money, according to CCPS Direc-tor of Information Technology Jonathan McClellan

The approximate savings for the county has been between $3.7 and $8.4 million, McClellan said. This is calculated using a price of $250 for used computers and $565 for new computers. Some of the entities the Office of Information Technology works with get new equipment every three or four years, so CCPS receives a constant cycle of upgraded technology.

The computer donation is more than a decade old, according to Application Specialist Adam Will. The first donations came from a law firm in Washington, D.C., in 2004. Since then, CCPS has entered into agreements with the federal government to receive surplus equipment. Will has approached any business with a technol-ogy department to donate their unutilized equipment.

While they prefer larger donations, CCPS will take donations from individuals, Mc-Clellan said. If the equipment is compatible with computers already in use at schools, CCPS technicians will reformat the com-puter and upgrade the memory and hard drive if necessary. If the computer is not im-mediately usable, or does not meet specifica-tions, it will be used for parts - taking what is needed and putting it into other machines. They take precautions to ensure no personal information from previous owners is left on the machine in addition to adding security to make it safe for students to use.

CCPS can accept all computer related equipment donated by individuals, com-panies, or institutions for evaluation and reuse. Computers donated to the school system have a Dual Core Processor, two

gigabytes of memory, and an 80 gigabyte hard drive.

Acceptable donations include desktop computers, monitors, laptops, printers, scanners and even office furniture. Newer machines are preferred, but CCPS will ac-cept any donations, McClellan said.

CCPS has been aggressive about obtain-ing used computers, he said. They have gone as far as Delaware and Virginia to pick up computers. Locally, they receive computers from the Calvert County Government and the College of S o u t h e r n Maryland, Will said.

In addition to the computer donation pro-

gram, CCPS is seeking out donations of new or used mobile devices for use with students in classrooms. Like other technology, iPads donated to CCPS are reset to factory default settings to ensure the privacy and security of the donor. CCPS will accept iPads, iPad Minis, iPods, Kindles, Nooks, or other mo-bile devices or ereaders.

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Stella M. Dumsha, 86Stella M. Dumsha, 86, of Lusby, Md.,

passed away on April 5, at the Solomons Nursing Center. She was born on April 17, 1928 in Philadelphia to the late Stan-islaw Kowalski and Maryanna (Glinka) Kowalski.

Stella attended Temple University School of Nursing and graduated in 1953 as a Registered Nurse. She worked during her career as a Medical Surgi-cal Nurse at Frankford and Northeast-ern Hospitals in Philadelphia. She also worked as a Psychiatric Nurse special-izing in child adolescent psychiatry at Friends Hospital in Philadelphia until her retirement in 1985.

Stella is survived by her children, Da-vid A. Dumsha and Kenneth S. Dumsha and his wife Jane. She was preceded in death by her husband, K. Stanley Dum-sha in 2011; and her siblings, Stanley Nicgorski, Wanda Wachowski and Hel-en Domino.

The family received friends from 10 until 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 9, at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church (New Church), Solomons, Md. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow

at 11:30 a.m. with Monsignor Michael Wilson officiating. Interment was on Monday, April 13, in Resurrection Cem-etery, Bensalem, Penn.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contribu-tions may be made in Stella’s memory to Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, P.O. Box 560, Solomons, Md. 20688. For more information please visit www.rauschfuneralhomes.com.

Gordon R. Elliott, “Buzz”, 84Gordon R. Elliott, “Buzz”, 84, of

Broomes Island, Md., passed away on April 6, in P.G. Shock Trauma Hospital.

Buzz was born on Jan. 31, 1931 in Broomes Island, Md. to the late Guy Wilmer and Helen Sewell Elliott. He was raised and lived his whole life in Broomes Island where he followed in his father’s footsteps by becoming a wa-terman. Buzz was a loving and caring father who would help out anyone who needed it.

He is survived by his daughter, Toni Crain and daughter of his heart, Deb-bie Pearson. Grandfather of Caitlin and Brittany Crain, and grandchildren of his

heart, Gary, John, and Billy Pearson. Brother of Ruth Godwin, Romona Mul-ligan, Joseph Elliott, and Glen Elliott. He was predeceased by his siblings, Naomi Woomer, Delores Dowell, June Grover, Wilmer, John, Harvey, and Ron-ald Elliott.

The family received friends at the Rausch Funeral Home, 4405 Broomes Island Rd., Port Republic, Md. on Friday April 10, from 10:30 to noon with ser-vices that followed at noon. Interment was held in Broomes Island Cemetery.

Francis Donald DeGeorge, 86Francis Donald “Frank” DeGeorge,

85, of Dunkirk, Md. passed away April 11, 2015 at Crofton Care and Rehabili-tation Center. Frank was born Septem-ber 18, 1929 in Philadelphia, PA to Frank Donald and Helen Marie (Quinn) DeGeorge.

Frank is survived by his wife Grace Schultz DeGeorge, daughters Cynthia Louise DeGeorge )Dean Deakins) of Prescott, AZ, and Pamela Lorraine Haw (Jon) of Owings, and a son Douglas Donald DeGeorge (Janice) of Severn. Also surviving are three grandchildren Nadia Grace, Alexander and Katya Ma-rie Hawe.

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George Bucker Moore, 81George Buckner Moore, 81, of Ow-

ings, Md., passed away on April 11, 2015.

George, a devoted father, is survived by his children, William, Anthony, and Richard Stapleton, Michael Moore, Vir-ginia “Jenny” Gross and Donna Moore. He is also survived by brother, Joseph Lucas; 14 grandchildren, and 11 great grandchildren.

Funeral services are private. Arrange-ments provided by Briscoe-Tonic Fu-neral Home.

Karl RichardSmith Sr., 75Karl “Rick” Smith,

Sr., of Hughesville, Md., passed away on April 11, 2015 at the age of 75.

Rick graduated with the class of 1958 from Suit-land High School. After graduating he joined the U.S. Army where he was stationed in Germany and was a Paratrooper. After the Army he went to work for Pepco as a Lineman where he later retired in 2005. He was a charter member at the Jayce’s of Wal-dorf. He was also a little league coach for many years.

Rick is preceded in death by his par-ents Karl H. Smith and Mary Ruth (Wil-lett) Smith. He is survived by his loving wife Sandi; children DeDe (Rodney) Ticknor, Karl, Jr. (Kitty) Smith, Kim-berly (Ron) Davis and David Wynn; grandchildren Tyler Ticknor and Keihly Wynn; sister Kathryn (Bill) Cooper; and many nieces and nephews.

A visitation will be held at the Huntt Funeral Home on Thursday, April 16, 2015 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm. The fu-neral will be on Friday, April 17 2015 at the Christ Episcopal Church in Acco-keek, Maryland at 11am. Burial to follow at Christ Episcopal Church Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to ALS Association, P.O. Box 6051, Albert Lea, MN 56007 or Christ Episcopal Church at 600 Farmington Rd. W, Accokeek, MD 20607. Arrange-ments provided by Huntt Funeral Home.

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The College of Southern Maryland collegiate robot-ics team, the Talons, are heading to compete in the 2015 VEX U World Championships April 16-18 in Louisville, Kentucky. The team and its faculty spon-sor, CSM Professor Bernice Brezina, are upbeat and feel prepared to face competitive teams from Rice University, Michigan State University and Purdue Uni-versity as well as teams from New Zealand, Bahrain, Mexico, Spain and Canada.

“They have worked through the engineering design process and spent much time improving their robot de-signs through an iterative improvement process. They have been applying engineering concepts learned in their classes to do this,” said Brezina. “[CSM Professor and Student Success Center Director Ronda Jacobs] and I enjoy being on hand each week to see them logically work through problems like professional engineers.”

At the World Championships, the teams compete on a 12-foot-square field-of-play using two robots. The goal of this year’s competition “Skyrise” is to assemble vertical towers using interlocking pieces and to then gather and stack objects on the towers. One robot is designed to assemble and the other robot to stack.

The team of John Hamel of Mechanicsville, Jona-than Frank of Indian Head, Cody Graham of Great Mills, Allison DeCarlo of Charlotte Hall, John Ingram of Leonardtown and Ryan Achterberg of Lusby began building and programming the robots in September.

“Before graduation and their first jobs in engineering and computer programming, these students will have many opportunities to challenge their ingenuity, cre-

ativity and problem-solving skills on equipment that doesn’t cost millions of dollars. They are building leader-ship and collaboration skills along with the intellectual skills they will need to be successful in their ca-reers. They are also building confi-dence,” said Brezina.

CSM has been a longtime sup-porter of robotics outreach including hosting K-12 and collegiate events. During the month of April, Spotlight on STEM hosted by CSM and other key partners, includes a number of community outreach events and ac-tivities including the Junior Divi-sion LEGO championship, Women + Math for girls ages 13-20 and a Re-gional Conference for educators to learn about best practices in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) education. These are expected to draw more than 3,500 students, educators and in-dustry leaders.

Supporting STEM programs and activities at CSM are sponsors including,

Platinum Sponsor CSM Foundation; Silver Spon-sor The Patuxent Partnership for robotics programs; Bronze Sponsors BAE Systems and PNC Foundation;

Event Partner Sponsors Exelon Generation Calvert Cliffs Nuclear, Lockheed Martin Foundation, Sabre Systems, Inc. and Vyalex Management Solutions.

For information on robotics and STEM events at CSM, visit www.csmd.edu/STEM.

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2015 Teacher of the Year and Educational Person of the Year Honorees

Appeal ElementaryMelissa L. Matranga Curtis C. Commodore

Barstow ElementaryWendy M. PalenskyShonda M. Sutton

Beach ElementaryCasey M. GrenierJulia A. Francis

Calvert ElementaryDenise M. HarbaughDarlene Long

Dowell ElementaryDawn C. Stiffler

Michelle L. Leclerc

Huntingtown ElementaryDona O. BakerChristopher R. Ganyon

Mr. Harmony ElementaryJoy L. KolendaJane M. Lacosse

Mutual ElementaryKristin E. HalsteadJackie L. Peel

Patuxent ElementaryAmanda L. HaggertyMary Lee Smith

Plum Point ElementaryDavid J. BanyaszCarlton L Howard, Sr.

St. Leonard ElementaryAshley N. KurtzTobi S. Allen

Sunderland ElementaryLori D. CooperLinda A. Kovacs

Windy Hill ElementaryMargaret M. PikeDeborah A. Coates

Calvert CountryJoann BosticKenna T. Sprague

Calvert MiddleRansom W. DenkWendy S. Tonic

Mill Creek MiddleCapri D. Thornton

Beth E. Haw

Northern MiddleAmy L. HamiltonEarl D. Harris

Plum Point MiddleKathryn M. RedmanLori L. Procopio

Southern MiddleRobert J. KorsanEvette P. Black

Windy Hill MiddleRobbie J. LongAmy C. Thompson

Career & Technology AcademyBenjamin J. LaneElaine H. Beadley

Calvert HighDavid E. ReddenSharon T. Kruder

Huntingtown HighRobert F. JamesVeronica E. Balazs

Northern HighHenry W. FaxonDonald M. Brooks

Patuxent HighMichelle L. BellTiffany L. HEamstead

Central OfficeMelissa A. Phol


Calvert County Public Schools (CCPS) announced the 2015 Teach-er of the Year and Educational Support Person of the Year during a celebration on April 9 at the Rod ‘n’ Reel in Chesapeake Beach.

Robert F. James, social studies teacher at Huntingtown High School, is the Teacher of the Year and Sharon T. Kruder, instruc-tional assistant in the library media center at Calvert High School, is the Educational Support Person of the Year.

This year marks the 29th Teacher of the Year celebration and the 21st Educational Support Person of the Year recognition, according to a CCPS press release. Each school chooses a teacher and educa-tional support person to honor for the year.

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

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Photos by Sarah Miller Educational Support Person of the Year Sharon T. Kruder accepts her award. Robert F. James is named Teacher of the Year.

CSM Talons Head to World Championships April 16-18

Heading to Louisville, Kentucky, for the 2015 VEX U World Championships April 16-18, are members of the collegiate robotics team, the Talons, including CSM Professor and team mentor Ronda Jacobs, John Hamel of Mechanicsville, Cody Graham of Great Mills, Jonathan Frank of Indian Head, Ryan Achterberg of Lusby, John Ingram of Leonardtown, Allison DeCarlo of Charlotte Hall and CSM Professor Bernice Brezina, the team’s faculty sponsor.

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Who doesn’t love a drink and a good plate of wings? At Yo Mamma’s Wings in Prince Frederick, you can have both! The blooming bar/restaurant was estab-lished in May 2012, and taken over by current owner Nathan Gagnon in Janu-ary 2014.

“Originally I was a customer, I was a regular here and I was going to school. They needed a couple of shifts here and there, and I worked my way up,” Gagnon said, “Both of the original owners had side projects other businesses that took up a majority of their time, and this place started to get neglected. I was just work-ing here at the time and I saw the place was falling apart and thought it had a lot of potential, so I figured I might as well get it there.”

Yo Mamma’s Wings has a lot to offer, with a large variety of liquors and foods based on customer recommendations.

“Whether it’s a majority of our spe-cials, our beer, everything is strongly influenced by recommendations by peo-ple. We want to give people what they want, so if they come in with sugges-tions of food or liquor or beer, it’s more than likely that it’ll be on our shelves,” Gagnon said.

While the bar/restaurant is currently a small business, the staff is using it to their advantage, making up for size with an abundant supply of good quality meals and refreshments.

“Our forte is definitely our wings. This place is very small, which gives it kind of a pub feel, but just because the food is bar food doesn’t mean it’s lower quality. We smoke the wings and pull the pork ourselves. We try to make sure people really feel good walking out of here,” Gagnon said.

Especially hungry or daring custom-ers can enjoy a challenge posed by Yo Mamma’s Wings: the eating challenge.

“The challenge itself is called the Death Wish. A lot of people…walk in here and they see an eating challenge and they think it’s spicy wings. That’s actually just a colossal burger. It’s a

mess, it’s about three pounds before it’s cooked and it’s definitely been taking a lot of people lately,” Gagnon said, “If they eat the whole thing, outside of pride and your picture up on the Wall of Fame, they get glassware or merchandise. It hasn’t been an issue in a while, only six people so far have done it.” If a customer can’t finish their colossal burger, their photo goes up on the Shame Wall. “Ei-ther way, they’re going up there.”

Customer and community oriented, Yo Mamma’s Wings hosts a series of events, some in support of other local businesses.

“We do events at least every two weeks, between trivia night and brunch, depending on sports and holidays. We try to be different. For instance, Cinco de Mayo, we’re having a May 5 party in-stead, where it’s just kind of an Ameri-can celebration. Everywhere else you go, you can get tequila and tacos. We’re going to have whiskey,” Gagnon said. “The biggest upcoming event would be Memorial Day Weekend. Memo-rial Day Weekend, there’s a farm stand that’s opening up right next door, called Bay Harvest, and they specialize in lo-cal food. We’ll be matching that as well, we’re going to have a lot of their prod-ucts, food wise, being served here, and a lot of craft and local beers all from around Maryland. We’ll have a block party, corn hole, it’s our biggest event coming up.”

Through its myriad of events and its unique service, Yo Mamma’s Wings has garnered a following that gives Gagnon hope for the future.

“I’m always here, whether working or just here talking to the customers, and this is probably my favorite part. We’re surrounded by corporate bars, and here at least, people, when they come in, we know their name, they know us, and it’s similar to Cheers, everybody knows your name. That’s probably my favorite part, just people coming in and being friends with a third of this county now,” he said. “It’s been a long lesson, but when I took over here, and the difference from this bar and a lot of the corporate bars, if you keep giving people quality

service and quality food, nothing else will matter, that’s what people remem-ber. These other places can have specials and meals and whatever they want, but if you keep giving people this good type of quality in service, they will continue to keep coming back here, and that makes me happier than anything I’ve learned while I’ve been here. It’s very refresh-ing to know that type of thing actually makes a difference in people’s eyes…Down the road we’re definitely looking to open other restaurants, potentially a food truck later this year. We definitely

want to keep going.”If friendly service and a good time is

something you find yourself seeking, be sure to check out Yo Mamma’s Wings for an unforgettable eating experience.

For more information about Yo Mam-ma’s Wings, call 410-535-2428, visit the restaurant’s Facebook Page or drop by the bar/restaurant at 135 W Dares Beach Rd #107 in Prince Frederick.

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for Environmental Science Professor Tom Miller to Receive

Highest University Award When Professor Tom Miller first arrived at

the University of Maryland Center for Environ-mental Science’s historic Chesapeake Biologi-

cal Laboratory 20 years ago, he knew little about blue crabs. Today, he knows more than most people in Maryland and has been at the forefront in advances in blue crab man-agement in the Chesapeake Bay. This Fri-day, the University System of Maryland (USM) Board of Regents honored Dr. Miller the 2015 USM Regents’ Faculty Award for Public Service, the highest honor that the Board bestows to recognize exemplary fac-ulty achievement.

An internationally renowned scientist, Dr. Miller has been at the epicenter of advanc-ing scientifically informed decision-making leading to the sustainable use of marine re-sources, particularly the iconic Chesapeake Bay blue crab, while educating the next gen-eration of environmental scientists.

“Tom Miller exemplifies the tradition of excellent public service in a state university system,” says Don Boesch, president of the University of Maryland Center for Environ-mental Science. “He is also an internationally prominent research scientist, an outstanding teacher, and a highly effective administrator.”

The Board of Regents Faculty Awards pub-licly recognizes distinguished performance by educators and researchers within the Uni-versity System of Maryland. Award catego-ries include collaboration, mentoring, public service, teaching, research, scholarship, and creative activity. This year’s awards were given by the Chancellor and Board Chair-man at the Board of Regents meeting at Uni-versity of Maryland Baltimore.

Dr. Miller joined the faculty at the UM-CES Chesapeake Biological Laboratory, an historic and influential center for fisheries management research, as Assistant Profes-sor in 1994. He has been Professor since 2006, teaching courses on population dy-namics, fisheries ecology, and quantitative methods, and Director of the Chesapeake Biological Laboratory since 2011.

He has been a leader in the development of approaches to manage several Chesapeake Bay species, including crabs and striped bass, combining laboratory, field and model-ing approaches to address questions of inter-est to society.

“What I do for helping the state manage menhaden and striped bass and crabs is im-portant, but it is nowhere near as important as training the next generation,” said Dr. Tom Miller. “Professor is by far the more honorific title, as far as I’m concerned.”

Declines in the Chesapeake Bay blue crab stocks led Maryland to search for scientific answers and effective management respons-es in the mid 1990s. The Chesapeake Bay Commission established a bi-state commit-tee in 1996 to examine the condition of the Bay’s blue crab population and to improve interstate management efforts to sustain the fishery. Through his scientific research and work with the Chesapeake Bay Stock As-sessment Committee, Miller played a leading role setting in motion actions that dramati-cally changed our understanding of blue crab

population dynam-ics and led to im-portant Bay-wide changes in man-agement. Since that time Dr. Miller has been a lead au-thor on three Ches-apeake Bay blue crab stock assess-ment updates pro-viding increasingly clear direction for the management jurisdictions

“If the blue crab is iconic among Bay fisheries, then Dr. Tom Miller is iconic among the Bay’s scientists,” said Ann Swa-son, Executive Director of the Chesapeake Bay Commission. “He is stellar in his class.”

Miller’s work extends beyond blue crabs. He has been instrumental in developing methods to include ecosystem effects into fishery manage-ment models, including an Ecosystem Based Fishery Management Plan for Chesapeake Bay. Most recently, his research has focused on both recruitment issues in menhaden and striped bass and stakeholder involvement in recreational fisheries.

Dr. Miller serves on the Scientific and Man-agement Committees for the Mid-Atlantic Fish-ery Management Council, the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission, and Potomac River Fisheries Commission. He is a Gover-nor’s Appointee to the Patuxent River Commis-sion, the Board of the Chesapeake Bay Trust and the MD Legislative Committee on Ocean Acidification. Dr. Miller has been the recipient of the UMCES President’s Award for the Ap-plication of Science.

He and his students have won several best paper awards at regional and national meetings. He chaired the USM-wide committee to reen-ergize and refresh the Marine Estuarine Envi-ronmental Sciences (MEES) program curricu-lum. He is a two-time recipient of the Graduate Education Award for excellence in teaching from the MEES program at the University of Maryland and received the GEMSTONES Out-standing Mentor Award from the University of Maryland.

Dr. Miller completed his Master’s in ecology and Ph.D. in zoology at North Carolina State University. He holds a B.Sc. degree from the University of York in England and was a post-doctoral fellow at McGill University.

The University of Maryland Center for Envi-ronmental Science is renowned for its ground-breaking research on coastal and terrestrial ecosystems and boasts a number of globally eminent faculty scholars. Dr. Miller joins an impressive group of UMCES faculty members who have received Regents’ Faculty Awards, including Drs. Andrew Elmore, Dr. Keith Eshleman, Patricia Glibert, Rose Jagus, Rod-ger Harvey, Ed Houde, Michael Kemp, Tom Malone, Margaret Palmer, Allen Place, David Secor, and Diane Stoecker.

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Law Day 2015On May 1, the Elder Law Section of the Maryland State Bar As-

sociation commemorates Law Day 2015, a state-wide effort where volunteer attorneys assist seniors with free preparation and ex-ecution of Advance Medical Directives. Representatives will be available at: North Beach Senior Center, 9 – 10:30 a.m.; Calvert Pines Senior Center, 11:15 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.; Southern Pines Senior Center, 2 – 3:30 p.m. Call your local senior center for a 15 minute appointment.

Caregivers ConferenceThe 23rd Annual Southern Maryland Caregivers Conference will

be held Friday, May 15, 2015 at the College of Southern Mary-land, Prince Frederick Campus – Building B, Prince Frederick, 8 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.

All caregivers are invited to attend this informative conference. Pre-registration is required. Registration forms are available at any of the three senior centers. Fee: $30 includes materials, continental breakfast and lunch. For more information, contact Calvert Pines Senior Center, 410-535-4606 or 301-855-1170.

Intergenerational Summer Camp Enjoy a week of activities with your elementary-age

grandchild(ren), July 13 – 17, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Calvert Pines Se-nior 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 in-cludes all

supplies and one DVD. Registration forms must be received by May 29. For more information, call Calvert Pines, 410-535-4606 or 301-855-1170.

Calvert Pines Senior Center (CPSC)Enjoy creating beautiful floral pieces for sale at the Old Bay Gift

Shop during Crafts with Rosemary, Mondays and Wednesdays, 9 a.m.

Start a new hobby by joining the Open Studio Art class, Fridays, 10 a.m. Learn watercolor, pastels, charcoal drawing and more. Fee: $6/class.

North Beach Senior Center (NBSC) Enjoy an Evening Out at Bob Evans Restaurant, Monday, April

20, 5:30 p.m.Bring your work of art created with recycled items for the Earth

Day Diarama Contest, Wednesday, April 22, 10:30 a.m. Prizes will be awarded!

Southern Pines Senior Center (SPSC) Come to the Genealogy Class, Tuesday, April 21, 1 p.m. This

class assists seniors with ancestry information via computer. Pre-registration required. No fee.

Get your “groove on” as we look back to when and why Earth Day began at the Earth Day Mini-Festival, Wednesday, April 22, 1 p.m. Crafts, music and brownies will be available. Pre-registration required.

Eating Together MenuLunches are served to seniors, aged 60-plus, and their spouses

through Title IIIC of the Older Americans Act. Suggested donation is $3. To make or cancel a reservation call:

Calvert Pines Senior Center at 410-535-4606 or 301-855-1170, North Beach Senior Center at 410-257-2549, or Southern Pines Senior Center at 410-586-2748.

Monday, April 20BBQ Pork Ribette, Brown Rice Pilaf, Italian Vegetables, Wheat Bread, Mixed Fruit CompoteTuesday, April 21Honey Mustard Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Carrots, White Bread, Diced PearsWednesday, April 22Tuna Salad, Split Pea Soup, Sandwich Bun, AppleThursday, April 23Chili, Mixed Greens, Cornbread, Fruit CocktailFriday, April 24 Stuffed Pepper, Health Salad, Diced Potatoes, Wheat Bread, Banana

Chesapeekers, the local Calvert County chapter of Questers, International, cel-ebrated its 45th anniversary April 1 by honoring its one remaining charter mem-ber, Vicky Trego, whose 90th birthday coincided with the chapter’s anniversary.

The chapter also recently donated a chandelier to Linden, home of the Calvert County Historical Society, Prince Fred-erick. Leila Boyer, Society coordinator, worked with the Questers’ members to obtain the period antique chandelier for the historic home’s dining room.

Questers is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the study, conservation and preservation of historical objects for the benefit of today and tomorrow. Members seek to identify projects for preservation and restoration of existing landmarks, as well to educate through the research and study of an-tiques and historic sites.

Submitted by Mary Ann MunnPresident, Chesapeekers

Chesapeekers Celebrate Anniversary, Birthdays

and Chandeliers

After 10 years of running a successful horse rescue and adoption program, Freedom Hill Horse Rescue (FHHR), a 501c3 non-profit organization, is changing its mission to better meet the needs of the Southern Mary-land community.

FHHR’s new focus is to rescue neglected, abused, and unwanted horses that are typically difficult to adopt. These horses are often older, have sustained injuries, or developed chronic disease. Because most cannot be rid-den or medical treatment is beyond the reach of many people, these gentle souls often find themselves at auc-tion or on a trailer to the slaughterhouse. Yet, these horses still have a lot of love to give and deserve to live a life with dignity and compassion. After rehabilitation and proper care, they often become amazing healers them-selves to the people they encounter.

The rescue has been located in Calvert County for 10 years.

“The ten-year anniversary was a perfect time to re-assess the needs for rescue work in southern Maryland and to develop a plan to best leverage current resources based on community needs,” explained Vice President, Lori Harrington. “Although there is still a dire need for rescue organizations around the country, rescue options have grown considerably. In fact, support for equine res-cue has been so positive in Calvert County that two new rescues opened their doors in the past several years. We are thrilled to have built a strong foundation and pipeline to encourage this growth.”

FHHR recognizes the need to connect people with horses to build awareness and drive the change needed in the horse industry. The all-volunteer organization is comprised of a team of educators who wish to partner

with equines to teach and inspire youth and their fami-lies. FHHR is already designated as an Equine Discov-ery Center through the Maryland Horse Industry Board and will fill a gap in the availability of equine-based edu-cational and therapeutic programs in the region.

Executive Director, Kristy Alvarez, shares, “be-cause horses have the amazing ability to reflect human emotions, FHHR plans to develop an Equine-Assisted Learning (EAL) program, where individuals and groups engage in ground activities with gentle sanctuary horses to learn life-long skills. The once unwanted senior hors-es will have a new career helping people as they enjoy semi-retirement.”

Horse lovers in the community have an opportunity to sponsor a sanctuary horse by participating in the Horse Angel Network. Come out to meet the horses and learn how to get involved at our Help a Horse Day event from 10-2 on April 25, 2015. The barn is located at 7940 Flint Hill Road, Owings, Md.

Operations at FHHR will follow a strategic transition plan over the next 12-15 months to ensure the best care and placement of the current adoptable horses, secure resources for the sanctuary division, and build the EAL program. Sanctuary horses will still be available for adoption to suitable companion homes.

To learn more about Freedom Hill Horse Rescue, please visit www.freedomhillhorserescue.com. For information about the Help a Horse Day event, visit freedomhillevents.weebly.com.

Submitted by Freedom Hill Horse Rescue

Local Rescue Changes Focus to Help Horses and People in the Community


BLEACHERSA View From The

Sports

By Ronald N. Guy Jr.Contributing Writer

I’ll start where the last column ended - with Tiger Woods. Show of hands. Who read it? To those reaching for the heavens - assuming you aren’t shameless liars - thanks. Hopefully you were entertained. For those fiddling with phones and refusing to make eye contact, you have some explaining to do. To as-sist, “I was north of Antarctica on a Greenpeace vessel battling illegal whaling”, is a good excuse, but I’ll need proof. “Trust but verify”, a wise man once advised.

Why Tiger? The alternative was a loathsome diatribe on the punch-less Washington Nationals, a team currently scoring as often as a World Cup soccer team. Such depressing things could threaten a community’s spring groove and he who dares in-terrupt the spring groove after a heinous winter invites the people’s wrath.

Of course Woods’s story is hardly uplifting. The once incomparable Woods entered The Masters last week ranked a 111th in the world, sandwiched between Tomohiro Kon-do and Hennie Otto. Who coulda thought such things? Tiger Woods? Fourteen majors? Greatest golfer of his generation? 111th in the world? That’s two more “1’s” in his ranking than we are used to.

The long descent from numero uno to 111th took a while and was filled with enough drama to fuel a reality show. Woods lost his father Earl, a significant influence on his life and career, in 2006. He had re-constructive knee surgery in 2008 and detonated his marriage a year later. Woods dumped his long-time caddie, Steve Williams, in 2011, has rifled through swing coaches like mistresses and had his schedule dis-rupted by nagging injuries and last year’s back surgery.

While Woods hasn’t won a major championship since 2008, he has remained competitive and shown flashes of dominance despite that burdensome personal and profes-sional chronology. This year, how-ever, Woods has been inconsequen-tial. He finished seventeenth at the Hero World Challenge in December, missed the cut at the Waste Manage-ment Open in January and withdrew from the Farmers Insurance Open in February due to non-competitive

play. “Non-competitive” is being nice. Woods lost the ability to strike a golf ball flush with a wedge. He sent balls ripping past the hole or launched chips over the green alto-gether. He looked…like me! Tiger Woods had the yips. His days as one of golf’s best appeared over.

My wife asked me once when I learned the rules of football. I’m sure I did – no one is born being able to identify illegal procedure – but for the life of me I can’t remember not knowing the game. I doubt Ti-ger Woods, once featured on That’s Incredible! as a five-year-old golf prodigy, ever remembers not be-ing the alpha dog on a golf course. Yet there he was in February, com-pletely lost on the links, his lifetime haven. He was a suit-less Iron Man, Sampson without his hair, Superman adorned in kryptonite. It was equal-ly fascinating and disturbing.

Work, save for the few who pursue their passion professionally, is not typically the desired human condi-tion. Recreation, hobby-indulgence or sleep are preferred. But work we do, to meet obligations, pay the bills or to just pacify our consciences. We teach, build, supply, farm and engineer and procure defense sys-tems. In time, we get quite good at it – what we do – and assume that our skills and the opportunity to continue our craft will persist. The professional yips? An afterthought.

Fortunately, golf - as any golfer will attest - is far more mercurial than the average job. Woods, with a solid performance at The Masters last week, appears to have rebound-ed. Still, the site of Tiger lost with a golf club in his hand was jarring. Oh, look at the time. I need to end there. It’s past my bedtime and work beckons tomorrow. My commitment is renewed. Bills are inbound and retirement is a distant dream. I have to drill it down the middle when I “tee off” tomorrow…and the next day, and the day after that. Hope you do the same. I suspect a case of the professional yips for either of us would be far more consequential than a double-bogey or a missed cut.

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The Yips This weekend on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, April 17-19 MDIR will host the 7th annual Door Wars!

The event will feature 5-second, 240+mph The Northeast Outlaw Pro Mods, Outlaw 10.5, Outlaw Drag Radial, X275, Ultra Street, and the 422 Motor-sports Nostalgia Super Stockers. Close to 100 Top Sportsman cars will battle it out in the Top Sportsman “Pros vs Joes” $5,000 to win shootout each day on the 1/8 mile, plus a $1,000 to win Index Challenge for 9.50, 10.00, 10.50, 11.00, and 11.50 cars each day on the 1/4 mile.

MDIR has posted over $55,000 in prize money and the best of the best from all over the country will be here to take home victory. This will be an action packed weekend of wheels up side by side racing action!

On Friday the gates will open at 9 a.m. and there will be an Early Bird Test Ses-sion from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., and an evening Test & Tune from 6:30 p.m. - 11 p.m.

On Saturday the gates will open at 8 a.m., and qualifying for Top Sportsman and the Index Challenge will begin at 10 a.m. The Northeast Outlaw Pro Mods, Outlaw 10.5, Outlaw Drag Radial, X275, Ultra Street, and the 422 Motorsports Nostalgia Super Stockers will qualify at 12 noon, 4 p.m., and 8 p.m. 1st Round of Top Sportsman and the Index Challenge will begin at 3 p.m.

On Sunday the gates will open at 9 a.m. Top Sportsman and the Index Chal-lenge will get one qualifying shot 10 a.m. for Sunday’s race. Eliminations for all classes will begin at 12 noon.

Friday admission is $20, Saturday or Sunday Admission is $25, a 2-Day pass for $40, and a 3-Day pass is $55. Chil-dren 6 to 11 are $5 per day, and kids 5 & under are free.

For more information on these events call 301-884-RACE, visit us at www.RaceMDIR.com or connect with us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @RaceMDIR.

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

Thursday, April 16

Swamp CandyRuddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 7:30 p.m.

Weekly Wine DownAnthony’s Bar and Grill (10371 Southern Maryland Blvd) – 9 a.m.

Team TriviaLeonardtown Grille (25470-C Point Lookout Rd, Leonardtown) – 7 p.m.

Friday, April 17

Shades of Gray BandLeonardtown Grille (25470-C Point Lookout Rd, Leonardtown) – 7 p.m.

Latrice CarrRuddy Duck (16810 Piney Point Road, Piney Point) – 7:30 p.m.

Too Many MikesToot’s Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Rd, Hollywood) – 9 p.m.

Saturday, April 18

KaraokeLeonardtown Grille (25470-C Point Lookout Rd, Leonardtown) – 7 p.m.

Sunday, April 19

Joe MartoneRuddy Duck (16810 Piney Point Road, Piney Point) – 11 a.m.

Monday, April 20

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

Tuesday, April 21

DJ SpitfireMemories Bar (2360 Old Washing-ton Road, Waldorf) – 9 p.m.

Wednesday, April 22

Open Mic NightRuddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 7 p.m.

The NighthawksRuddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) – 7:30 p.m.

Weekly Wine Down Wednes-dayAnthony’s Bar and Grill (10371 Southern Maryland Blvd, Dunkirk) – 2 p.m.

Thursday, April 23

Trivia and KaraokeAnthony’s Bar and Grill (10371 Southern Maryland Blvd, Dunkirk) – 7 p.m.

Friday, April 24

Jacked Up BandAnthony’s Bar and Grill (10371 Southern Maryland Blvd, Dunkirk) – 9 p.m.

Saturday, April 25

Pirates of the ChesapeakeFather Andrew White School (22850 Washington Street, Leon-ardtown) – 7 p.m.

DJAnthony’s Bar and Grill (10371 Southern Maryland Blvd, Dunkirk) – 8:30 p.m.

KaraokeApplebee’s (45480 Miramar Way, California) – 9 p.m.

FunkzillaSt. Leonard’s Tavern (4975 St. Leonard Road, St. Leonard) – 9 p.m.

You are invited to the 5th Annual Fairy House & Gnome Home Festival, a magical afternoon of imaginative fun and play, on Sunday, April 26, from noon to 4 p.m., at Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Cen-ter in Solomons, Md. The festival activities will be scattered along the lovely Wooded Path of Annmarie Garden creating a charming journey of discovery for young guests. The first stop is the Fairy Lolly, a playful area where young guests can climb, explore, build, and dream with a variety of creative toys and props. As they continue their journey, guests will build their own fairy houses and gnomes homes, and cre-ate their own Forest Friend and Whimsi-cal Wand using natural elements and other doo-dads. New this year, little fairies and gnomes can visit with sweet baby animals at Mary’s Go Round Petting Zoo!

Guests of all ages will have fun with the Gnome Games, including Feed the Trash Dragon, catch a fish in the Fairy Fishing Hole, and dig for treasure in the Troll's Treasure Trough! At the Creekside Overlook, guests will enjoy bubble play with Marigold Bumbleroot, the whimsical music of Mark Giuffrida, and fairy hula hoop tricks with Anna Mandala. A Fairy Queen and members of her court will sit for photos, so be sure to stop at one of the

fairy vendors to find the perfect costume, and don’t forget your camera!

No festival would be complete without Fantasy Face Painting, temporary tat-toos, Enchanted Chalk Fun, and yummy refreshments! This magical day will also include more than 60 handmade fairy houses and gnome homes scattered along the Wooded Path.

Admission to the festival is free for mem-bers, $5 for non-members, and free for ages 2 and younger. To download a $1 off cou-pon, visit the Annmarie Garden facebook page at www.facebook.com/annmariearts. For additional information please call 410-326-4640, email [email protected], or visit www.annmariegarden.org.

The 5th Annual Fairy House & Gnome

Home FestivalAn afternoon of fairies, gnomes, and magicalicious games and activities!

Entertainment Schedule in the Council Ring12:15 – 1 p.m. Fairy dances by students of Abigail Francisco School of Classical Ballet1:15 – 2 p.m. Interactive music-making with Mark Giuffrida2:15 – 3 p.m. Playful music by COSMIC Flute Choir3:15 – 4 p.m. Magical harp music by Kristin Rebecca


Community Events&Out AboutApril Month Long

Meditation ClassesPilates Plus Wellness Center, 14400 Old Mill Rd., Upper Marlboro - April 13, 20, 27Three Week Meditation Classes will be held on Monday, April 13, 20 and 27 from 7:30 to 8:15 p.m. Curious about mediation? This session offers an invitation to explore stillness with breath, mind and body awareness. Enjoy the beauty of meditation with a mindful approach. Guided sessions will include techniques to explore your thinking mind as a tool to deepen or build your awareness. All levels are welcome and encouraged to attend and begin. Three week class costs $45. To register contact the studio at 301-952-1111.

Shrek the Musical Jr.Northern Middle School, 2954 Chaneyville Rd., Owings – 2 p.m. or 7 p.m.; April 17, 18, 19Northern Middle School proudly presents Shrek the Musical Jr. at Huntingtown High’s auditorium. Performances on April 17 and 18 are at 7 p.m. and on April 19 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $8 per person; ages 3 and under are free. Proceeds of the matinee performance on April 19 will go towards purchase of microphones for the Mary Harrison Center.

US Club Soccer “Maryland Cup”April 24 to 26Team registrations are being accepted for the 4th Annual US Club Soccer 2015 Maryland Cup scheduled for the weekend of April 24 to 26 in Westminster (Carroll County) Md. The event features separate male and female com-petitions in the single age levels of U12 through U17. A, B & C competition levels are available, registration permitting. The champion team in the A & B levels in the U13 through U17 age levels will receive a paid registration to a qualifier to the US Club Soccer National Championship scheduled in July. All competition is 11V11 and is round-robin bracket based with all teams receiving a minimum of three games plus play-offs where applicable. The application deadline is April 10. Maryland Cup applications are available at cmsasoccer.com. For additional informa-tion, contact the Cup Director at [email protected].

Thursday, April 16

Fandom Night for TeensCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 7 to 8:30 p.m.Show us your fandom at Calvert Library’s Fan-dom Night for teens ages 13 to 17. All fandoms are welcome – Nerdfighters, SuperWhoLocks, Star Wars, Sherlock, Hunger Games, etc. We’ll have Fandom Trivia, a costume contest, creepypasta, and a raffle. How many fandoms can you name? Come, hang out and discuss your favorite or newest obsession. Let your fandom shine Thursday, April 16 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. For more information visit us at CalvertLi-brary.info or call 410-535-0291.

Coffee Connections at The Painted Corner

The Painted Corner, 164 W. Central Avenue, Edgewater - 8:30 to 10 a.m.Come on out and get some great ideas for Mother’s Day! Make your wish list and send your spouse or children back to fill it! For more information on The Painted Corner, please call 410-956-2434.

Friday, April 17

Chef Brenda’s Award Winning Meatloaf Dinner

American Legion Stallings Williams Post 206, 3330 Chesapeake Beach Rd., Chesapeake Beach – 5:30 to 7 p.m.Hosted by the American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206 Auxiliary from 5:30 to 7 p.m. this is a meal you won’t soon forget. Come to the lower level dining room. Cost is $10 including sides and beverage. The Post is on Route 260 in Chesapeake Beach and questions may be directed to 301-855-6466. Public warmly invited.

Membership MeetingAmerican Legion Stallings Williams Post 206, 3330 Chesapeake Beach Rd., Chesa-peake Beach -7 p.m.All members of the American Legion Stall-ings-Williams Post 206 are encouraged to attend the election’s first nominations meeting, starting at 7 p.m., in the Upper Level Meeting Hall at the American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206 in Chesapeake Beach on Route 260. For information call 301-855-6466.

Saturday, April 18

Artists’ ReceptionCalvART Gallery, 110 Solomons Island Rd. S, Prince Frederick - 5 to 8 p.m.CalvART Gallery’s April Show: “Appa-lachian: The Art of Megan Richard and Suzanne Shelden” introduces new work that encompasses Appalachians from the Carolinas to New Hampshire. Megan paints ethereal watercolor and water-media landscapes evoking a time and place remembered or dreamed. In this show, Megan captures impressions based on time spent in the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina, Western Maryland, and New York State. Subject matter ranges from mountain vistas, to more intimate woodland landscapes and depictions of the flora and fauna for the Appalachian region.

Seventh Annual Discovering Archaeology Day

Jefferson Patterson Park Museum, 10515 Mackall Rd., St Leonard - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.On April 18 from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m., Jefferson Patterson Park Museum (JPPM) begins its 2015 public season by hosting the seventh annual Discovering Archaeol-ogy Day. Archaeological organizations from across Maryland will be on site with displays, exhibits, artifacts and hands-on activities for all ages. Free guided tours of the Maryland Archaeological Conserva-tion Laboratory (MAC Lab) are scheduled for 1 and 3 p.m. Speak with conservators about recent projects and view some of the MAC Lab’s vast artifact collection. Visit the 18th century Smith’s St. Leonard plan-tation site to hear JPPM staff archaeolo-gists present recent discoveries and inter-pretations. Plan to stop by JPPM’s Visitor Center and explore the FAQ Archaeology exhibit, an interactive experience focused on the “where, what and how” questions most frequently asked of archaeologists. Ride our solar powered bus or take a walk to the Indian Village to enjoy demonstra-tions and activities. Do you have a histori-cal item you know little about? Bring it to the Artifact ID table where a professional will look at it. April is Maryland Archeology Month come celebrate and get your hands dirty with us! Admission is free and the event will be held rain or shine. Food will be available for purchase. For additional information visit jefpat.org, call 410-586-8501 or email [email protected].

Calvert Stewards Trail CrewBiscoe Gray Heritage Farm, 2695 Grays

Rd., Prince Frederick – 1 to 4 p.m.Ages 10 years to adult are invited to help us get the Farm ready for hikers. We’ll clear the trail and put up trail markers. Come dressed to work and get dirty.

Calvert Artists’ Guild MeetingSolomons Asbury Clubhouse, 11100 Asbury Cir., Solomons - 10 a.m. to noonPlease join the Calvert Artists’ Guild for our meeting on April 18, from 10 a.m. to noon at Solomons Asbury Clubhouse. We will have a brief business meeting to dis-cuss the May Show and then join Jeanne Norton Hammett for a Serigraph/Silk-screen demonstration. Artists and guests will see signs at Asbury directing all to the parking area. Members can bring “finger foods” (no cutting required) to share. Free to the public. For additional information, please contact Peggy Hovermale at 301-593-2950, [email protected], or Gerry Wood at [email protected], 301 863-7199.

Sunday, April 19

Celebrate FrogsBayside History Museum, 4025 4th St., North Beach - 2 p.m.Did you know that April is “National Frog Month”? Stop by to learn about frogs that are native to Maryland, play some froggy games and do some froggy crafts! Cost is $2 per child, ages 3 to 11. Children must be accompanied by an adult, pre-regis-tration required due to limited space. To register email [email protected] or call 301-855-4028

Indian Head Rail Trail and Small Wood State Park

Bryans Road Burger King, 3165 Bryans Rd. - 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.Lead by Carol Ghebelian and Lynne Wheeler. The Indian Head Rail Trail is one of the best locations for Red-Headed Woodpeckers in the state! We will also bird Smallwood State Park, Marbury, Maryland for early migrants and emerging flora. Meet up is at 7:30 a.m. at the Bryans p Burger King. RSVP to Carol at 301-753-6754 or [email protected] or Lynne at 301-743-3236 or [email protected].

A Gallery Talk with NAVAIR Test Flight Engineer, Laura Slovey

Annmarie Gardens, 13480 Dowell Rd., Lusby - 1 to 2:30 p.m.“Life on the Shuttle”: Learn about the daily life of an astronaut on the Space Shuttle, and what happens when things don’t go as planned. Laura Slovey is a mechanical systems and propulsion flight test engi-neer for NAVAIR.

Chesapeake Community Chorus Rehearsals

North Beach Union Church, 8912 Chesa-peake Ave., North Beach – 4 to 6 p.m.The Chesapeake Community Chorus is an all-volunteer chorus that performs con-certs to benefit charities in Calvert County. We are looking to add new singers to the chorus. No auditions are required. Contact Larry Brown, Director, at 301-855-7477, or email [email protected].

Monday, April 20

Monday Morning Movies and More

Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Cost-

ley Way - 10 to 11 a.mBring the little ones for a movie and a story! For more information contact us at 410-535-0291, 301-855-1862, or visit us at calvertlibrary.info.

Tuesday, April 21

Steak DinnerAmerican Legion Stallings Williams Post 206, 3330 Chesapeake Beach Rd., Chesa-peake Beach – 5:30 to 7 p.m.Picky about your steak? Order your Steak direct from the Grill-Master and get what you ordered. The $15 price tag includes all the trimmings and a beverage. From 5:30 to 7 p.m. hosted by the American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206, on Route 260 in Chesapeake Beach, in the lower-Level dining room. Public welcome. For more information, call 301-855-6466.

Coffee ConnectionsSeverna Park Family Chiropractic, 846 Ritchie Highway, Suite 1B, Severna Park - 5:30 to 7 p.m. Light Food and Beverages will be served at this event and the cost is free! As with all our meetings, bring plenty of business cards and materials plus a door prize (if you like). Usually we do not ask for RSVPs for our meetings; however, we would like a quick email to let me and Dr. Herczeg know if you plan to attend this special evening event. Check Coffee Connections out on our face book page City Coffee Connections and on website at citycoffeeconnections.com. For more information on Severna Park Family Chiropractic, please call at 410-469-7991, or visit at severnaparkfamilychiro.com.

Wednesday, April 22

Brain Games: Mahjongg, Scrab-ble, and more!

Calvert 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. For more information, contact Calvert Library Prince Frederick at 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.

Thursday, April 23

Little MinnowsCalvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Rd. S, Solomons - 10 to 11 a.m.Can you walk sideways like a crab or hop like a frog? Explore animal movements while watching the river otter swim. For children ages 3 to 5 years. Members are free; $5 for non-members.

“God Save King George” Jefferson Patterson Park Museum, 10515 Mackall Rd., St LeonardRecent Archaeological Finds at Jefferson Patterson Park Museum Ed Chaney, Ar-chaeologist In 2011, JPPM archaeologists used ground-penetrating radar to explore the site where the Smith family lived in the early 1700s. Excavations over the last four years have uncovered many of the radar’s “hits.” Join archaeologist Ed Chaney as he reveals the numerous building remains and interesting artifacts discovered at the Smith’s St. Leonard site.


Library Events &Out AboutApril 2015 Event Schedule

• Art in the Stacks 150 Years of Al-ice: Alice is EverywhereCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Cost-ley Way Whether you’ve read the book or not, we all know the story. Images of Wonderland are ubiquitous in our cultural lexicon. Few stories have taken on such a big life past their original telling. Visit for an extensive display of Alice-inspired art and memora-bilia. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862

Thursday, April 16

• 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 social, emotional and physical skills. Come join us for some shake’n fun. 410-326-5289 • Resume and Cover Letter Work-shopCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Cost-ley 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 resume and cover letter. If you have one started, bring it with you so editing can happen on the spot. Please register. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862 • T.A.C.O.S. MeetingCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Cost-ley Way – 5 to 6 p.m.For teens (those of you ages 13-19) - Calvert Library needs your help planning events, revamping our Teen Zone and other awesome things! Join T.A.C.O.S. (Teen Advisory Council of Students). Help make Calvert Library awesome! 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 exploring topics from art to history to science. Each month will include fun ac-tivities, crafts and a snack! This month’s topic: Wind Energy. Please register. 410-257-2411 • Fandom Night for TeensCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Cost-ley Way – 7 to 8:30 p.m.Show us your fandom! Tributes, Nerd-fighters, SuperWhoLocks and all other fandoms are welcome to come out for an epic night! Cosplay is encouraged. Please register. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862 • Family Night – CodingCalvert Library Fairview Branch, Rt. 4 and Chaneyville Road, Owings – 7 to 8 p.m.Family Night- Children first grade and up learn fun basics of computer coding. Please register. 410-257-2101

Friday, April 17

• On Pins & NeedlesCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Cost-ley Way – 1 to 4 p.m.Bring your quilting, needlework, knitting, crocheting, or other project for an after-noon of conversation and shared creativ-

ity. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.

Saturday, April 18

• Garden Smarter: Garden for the But-terflyCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 10 to 11:30 a.m.Invite butterflies into your garden by learning about the important plants that provide the food and habitat that will attract them. Lovely photos of sample gardens. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862 • PlaytimeCalvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach – 10:45 to 11:15 a.m.Playtime is learning and discovery time for you and your child. Engage in interactive play, con-nect with other parents and caregivers, and have fun! Bring a non-battery operated toy to share. No registration. For ages birth through 5 years old. 410-257-2411 • PlaytimeCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 11 to 11:30 a.m.Playtime is learning and discovery time for you and your child. Engage in interactive play, connect with other caregivers, and have fun! Bring a non-battery operated toy to share. No registration. For ages birth through 5 years old. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862 • Brain Games: Mahjongg, Scrabble & moreCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 12 to 3 p.m.Want to learn Mahjongg? Hope to make your Scrabble skills killer? Games are a great way to keep your brain sharp while having fun! Join us! Please register. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862 • Children’s MakerSpaceCalvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 1 to 4 p.m.Come join our “Maker’s Space” for children at Southern and see what you can build. We will supply a large amount of Legos, including some Lego Duplos. Activities will also include craft stations. 410-326-5289

Monday, April 20

• Monday Morning Movies & MoreCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 10 to 11 a.m.Bring the little ones for a movie and a story! 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862 • On Pins & NeedlesCalvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Har-bor Road, Chesapeake Beach – 1 to 4 p.m.Bring your quilting, needlework, knitting, crocheting, or other project for an afternoon of conversation and shared creativity. 410-257-2411 • Calvert Eats Local Spring PotluckCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.Bragging rights to those who bring the dishes with the lowest # 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 • Evening Family StorytimeCalvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 6:30 to 7:15 p.m.Family storytime for preschoolers. Program in-cludes books, songs and flannelboard stories.

Please register. 410-326-5289

Tuesday, April 21

• Flying NeedlesCalvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 6 to 9 p.m.Knitting, crocheting and portable crafting group open to anyone wanting to join in and share talents, crafting time or learn a new skill. 410-326-5289 • Book DiscussionCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 7 to 8:30 p.m.“Every Day” by David Levithan. This book tells a love story about A, a teen who wakes up every morning in a different body, living a different life. There’s never any warning about where it will be or who it will be. This captivat-ing story will fascinate readers as they begin to comprehend the complexities of life and love in A’s world, as A seeks to discover if you can truly love someone who is destined to change every day. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862

Wednesday, April 22

• Brain Games: Mahjong, Scrabble & moreCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.Want to learn Mahjong? 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 • PlayTime Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 10:20 to 10:50 a.m.Playtime is learning and discovery time for you and your child. Engage in interactive play, connect with other parents and caregivers, and have fun! Bring a non-battery operated toy to share. No registration. For ages birth through 5 years old. 410-326-5289 • Song Circle / Jam SessionCalvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 7 to 8:30 p.m.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 trying new things. A range of playing abilities and experience can be expected. Pub-lic is welcome to participate or just observe. 410-326-5289

Thursday, April 23

• 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 cre-ate a rich environment that promotes social, 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 South-ern Maryland JobSource. This 38’ mobile cen-ter features 11 computer workstations, smart board instructional technology, satellite internet access, exterior audio visual and broadcasting capabilities; state-of-the-art workforce ap-plications and connectivity for wireless mobile device access. 410-326-5289 • Wiz Kids: Hour of Code!Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley

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, technol-ogy, art, engineering, math and their com-munity. This month come complete your Hour of Code! For kids in grades 3-5. Registration required one month before each event. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862 • Wiz Kids: Hour of Code!Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley 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, technol-ogy, art, engineering, math and their com-munity. This month come complete your Hour of Code! For kids in grades 3-5. Registration required one month before each event. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862 • Maximizing Your Credit Score, Mini-mizing Your DebtCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 7 to 8:30 p.m.Join us for a free Money Smart Week Work-shop. Learn about credit reports, credit scores, building credit, and choosing credit products like credit cards, car loans, student loans and mortgages. Taught by Maryland Cash (Creat-ing Assets, Savings & Hope) Campaign. Please register. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862

Friday, April 24

• On Pins & NeedlesCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 1 to 4 p.m.Bring your quilting, needlework, knitting, crocheting, or other project for an afternoon of conversation and shared creativity. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862 • Southern MatineeCalvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons – 1 to 4 p.m.Featuring a film adaptation of the 1853 slave narrative memoir Twelve Years a Slave by Solomon Northup. 410-326-5289

Saturday, April 25

• Everything But the Kitchen Sink SwapCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way - 10 . 10:00-2:00pm. Too much stuff in your kitchen, garage or shed? Wishing for some-thing different? Bring your clean, unbroken tools, gadgets, etc...to trade! Please register., 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. http://cal-vertlibrary.info. • PlaytimeCalvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach – 10:45 to 11:15 a.m.Playtime is learning and discovery time for you and your child. Engage in interactive play, con-nect with other parents and caregivers, and have fun! Bring a non-battery operated toy to share. No registration. For ages birth through 5 years old. 410-257-2411 • PlaytimeCalvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way – 11 to 11:30 a.m.Playtime is learning and discovery time for you and your child. Engage in interactive play, connect with other caregivers, and have fun! Bring a non-battery operated toy to share. No registration. For ages birth through 5 years old. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862

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

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