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Watermen See Hope In

Oyster, Crab Resurgence
By Guy Leonard
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Both watermen and state fisheries officials are encouraged with the improved
catches in both hard crabs and oysters in
recent seasons; both remain cautiously
optimistic that the harvest improvements
mean that the Chesapeake Bay watersheds
health is starting to turn around.
Tommy Zinn, president of the Calvert
County Watermens Association, said that
crabs have not returned to the glory days
of decades ago but the recent harvests have
improved markedly.
Some areas did real well, some not as
good, Zinn told The County Times. But
on average there were more crabs available
than in prior years.
In the short term at least its getting
back to average or above average.
Zinn was also encouraged by the improved oyster harvests in past several seasons, which in recent years had given watermen an option to continue working on
the water when crabs were scarce.
Oysters are getting back to the historical level of the 1980s when guys could
make a living, Zinn said. Theyre doing
better than when times were really slow.
The resurgence in crabs and oysters coincides, state officials say, with an increase
in submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) and
improved dissolved oxygen levels.
It seems like all of the investments
weve made into the bay restoration efforts are paying dividends, said Stephen
Schatz, spokesman for the state Department of Natural Resources.
And DNR is reporting that SAV is back
in the bay in record amounts, by about 29
percent between 2014 and 2015.
The state estimates that there is now

53,277 acres of mapped SAV in the bay,
which is just shy of the 57,000-acre goal it
has set for itself in 2014.
The bay grasses are crucial for providing habitat for all kinds of aquatic life; they
also help improve oxygen in the water.
The state has not compiled catch numbers for the crab harvest this year but their
winter dredge survey taken back in the
winter showed a sharp increase in the number of juvenile crabs available.
State officials said that improvements
in the crab population were across all age
groups of the species; the spawning-age female stock nearly doubled rom 101 millon
last year to 194 million this year.
The male stock of crabs more than doubled, according to the survey, from 44 million to 91 million.
This is the second highest level of the
male portion of the species since 1995,
DNR officials stated.
Dave Blazer, head of DNR Fisheries, said
that last years oyster harvest was down
slightly from 2014 to 2015 season but was
still strong at 350,000 bushels harvested.
He said that management of crabs, especially restrictions on the harvesting of
females dating back to 2008, had a hand in
catch improvements.
But there were plenty of factors that they
could not control.
Mother Nature, there are a lot of factors
that have helped out, Blazer said. Thats
all beneficial to the crab resource.
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Governor Announces Israeli Company

Opens U.S Headquarters in Maryland
On the first day of an economic development mission to Israel, Governor Larry
Hogan announced that Israel-based Nayax,
a global leader in the cashless payment solutions industry, has opened its U.S. headquarters in Maryland. The company, which
was established in 2005 and now operates
in more than 50 countries, opened an office
in Hunt Valley following its acquisition of
InOne, a Maryland distributor service solution for vending machines. Nayax currently
has more than 15 sales, technical support
and finance employees in Maryland with
plans to grow.
With our offices located in Hunt Valley,
Nayax finds itself well positioned for dayto-day operations and future expansion,
said Carly Furman, chief financial officer
and chief operating officer of Nayax, LLC.
The unattended device industry has a
strong presence in the greater Maryland
area and beyond. Our centrality lets us easily reach existing and potential customers,
as well as work closely with industry advocates with the support of the Maryland DC
Vending Association.
We are proud to welcome global company Nayax to Maryland and look forward
to helping them to grow in our state, said
Governor Hogan. Marylands strategic
location and unique access to quality employees, international airports, rail lines,
and the Port of Baltimore will provide
Nayax with a competitive advantage to
expand into new markets and attract new
customers.
Nayax was among several innovative Israeli companies that Governor Hogan met
with tas he kicked off his economic development mission to Israel. The governor is
leading a delegation of business, education
and community leaders on the weeklong
mission, which is aimed at strengthening
cultural ties and promoting Maryland as a
gateway for Israeli companies seeking to
establish U.S. operations.
Maryland has long maintained ties with
Israel, building on shared strengths in biotechnology, information technology, aerospace and defense. Approximately 24 Israeli companies currently maintain offices
in Maryland, including Rafael Advanced
Defense Systems Ltd., Medispec and IMI
Services (a subsidiary of Israel Military
Industries). In 2015, Israel was Marylands
43rd largest trading partner with $145.1
million in product exports, mostly chemicals, transportation equipment, and computer and electronic products.
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Annual Festival Celebrates Addiction Recovery

By Dandan Zou
Staff Writer
Daniel Yokum didnt realize he had addiction problems until he tried to commit
suicide in a hotel room about two month
ago. He used a blade and cut about oneinch-long laceration on his right arm. He
lost about one gallon of blood and felt he
was about to lose consciousness. Then the
blood clogged up, and the bleeding stopped.
He didnt die.
Yokum took his failed suicide attempt as
a sign that death was not the way to go. He
needed help, and he tried to find a treatment
center or a sober home in Frederick County,
which is where he was born and raised.
All the beds were filled there, he said.
Thats why he came to Carol Porto Treatment Center in Prince Frederick. He completed his treatment program now and is
waiting for a vacancy to open in a sober
home.
Yokums story is one of many recovery
stories at this years recovery festival that
celebrates people who recovered or are in
recovery from addiction.
This September is the third time of RecoervyFest, an annul event hosted by Calvert
Alliance Against Substance Abuse and Calvert Behavioral Health Services. It is part
of the National Recovery Month. Now in its
27th year, the National Recovery Month is
sponsored by Substance Abuse and Mental
Health Services Administration, an agency
under the U.S. Department of Health and
Human Services.
The Recovery Months purpose is to

increase awareness and understanding of
mental and substance use disorders and
celebrate the people who recover.
Last Saturdays event at the Serenity Farm is one of hundreds of recovery
celebration events happening across the
country.
The RecoveryFest puts a human face
on recovery, said Patricia Lynn Taylor, a
recovery support coordinator with the Calvert Behavioral Health who organized the
event.
It is a celebration of people in recovery,
she said. Taylor added that the number of
people in recovery from addictions is greater than what many assume.
Taylor, someone in long-term recovery
herself, said the event is also about bringing awareness and understanding of mental
health and substance use disorders.
Dozens attended Saturdays event which

provided food, music and things to do for
families. Other than people who are in recovery, families of those affected by drug
addiction also attended the event. People
like Tricia Payne who lost her daughter
Kimberly to drug addiction.
A number of local organizations also attended the event, including Calvert County
Health Department, Calvert Behavioral
Health Recovery Support Services, Bayside Recovery,Calvert Mediation, Walden
Sierras Beacon of Hope - Wellness and
Recovery Center, Stepping Stones - sober
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Governor Larry Hogan today announced
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help strengthen and expand the states efforts to save lives on Maryland roads. The
funds will be distributed by the Maryland
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The safety and security of Marylanders is our top priority and this vital funding
will help strengthen our efforts to reduce
traffic fatalities and save lives, said Governor Hogan. Dangerous, impaired, and
distracted driving puts everyone at risk,
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known as the Maryland Strategic Highway Safety Plan(SHSP). The plan brings
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PRESS RELEASES
During the week of September 12 through
September 18 deputies of the Calvert County
Sheriffs Office responded to 1,489 calls for
service throughout the community.
Burglary Case #16-52611:
On September 15, 2016, Deputy J. Migliaccio was dispatched to an abandoned house
on Old Solomons Island Road, in Owings,
for the report of a burglary in progress. Upon
his arrival, Deputy Migliaccio came in contact with two (2) suspects, Kelly Branson, 27,
of North Beach, and Nicholas Apostle, 29, of
Prince Frederick. He confirmed they had illegally entered the home; they were arrested
for 4th Degree Burglary and transported to
the Detention Center.
On September 14, 2016, Deputy J. McCarroll was dispatched to Chaneyville Road,
in Owings, for the report of a shed burglary. The complainant stated an unknown
person(s) stole the lock to his shed and a blue/
silver Shindaiwa T250 weed trimmer/edger.
This burglary took place sometime between
August 31 - September14th.
Shed Burglary Cases #16-52023, 52014, 51985:
On September 12, 2016, Deputy A. Curtin
was dispatched to the Foxborough Subdivision, in Owings, for the report of several
shed burglaries and a tampering with the
lock on a shed. These took place on Foxborough Way and Churchill Court. Two of
the victims reported that sometime between
7:00pm on September 11 and 4:00am on
September 12th, someone(s) broke the lock
to their shed and stole a yellow/black, handheld, gas-powered Craftsman leaf blower;
at the other residence, a green/black Ryobi
Power Washer (Model #2800 PSI), with a
Honda engine, was stolen. The third victim
reported the hasp on his shed had been broken, but nothing had been stolen.
On September 12, 2016, Deputy N. Barger
was dispatched to Bourne Road, in Owings,
for the report of a shed burglary. The victim
stated the lock on his shed was damaged between 9:00pm on September 11 and 6:00pm
on September 12th. Nothing appears to
bemissing.
On September 12, 2016, Deputy Y. Bortchevsky responded to the Union Church
Rectory, in North Beach, for the report of a
shed burglary. He made contact with the suspect, Christopher Doss, 40, of Chesapeake
Beach, who admitted he had removed items
from the unlocked shed. He was arrested for
4th Degree Burglary and transported to the
Detention Center.
On September 12, 2016 at approximately
10:30am, Deputy W. Durner was called to
Yellow Fin Court, in Huntingtown, for the
report of a burglary. The complainant reported that someone removed the front door
and an air handler from one of the homes under construction.
CDS Violation Case #16-52879:
On September 16, 2016, at approximately
5:00pm, Deputy R. Spalding responded to
the area of Southbound Route 4 and Old
Town Road, in Huntingtown, upon receiving
several reports of a vehicle being driven unsafely. Deputy Spalding conducted a traffic
stop on a vehicle driven by Lance, Mordecai,

37, of Waldorf, MD. Mr. Mordecai appeared
to be very lethargic and under the influence
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He was charged with CDS: PossessionNot Marijuana (PCP dippers), Possession
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CDS Violation Case #16-52471:
On September 14, 2016, Deputy N. Buckler responded to the Prince Frederick Applebees to locate a wanted subject, Donna Hylton, 50, of Whitewater, Wisconsin. Upon
making contact with Ms. Hylton, he discovered she was in possession of two (2) syringes and an illegal substance (Alprazolam).
She was transported to the Detention Center
and processed accordingly.
Damaged Property Case #16-52610:
On September 15, 2016, Deputy J. Ward
responded to the Calvert Country School, in
Prince Frederick, for the report of a destruction of property. The complainant stated a
wooden gazebo, two (2) concrete yard ornaments and a concrete bunny weredamaged.
Theft Case #16-52746:
On September 16, 2016, at 5:15am, Deputy P. Mosely was dispatched to Kings
Road, in St. Leonard, for a theft complaint.
The victim stated a wallet, money, knife
and a Verizon headset was stolen from an
unlockedvehicle.
On September 12, 2016, at approximately
8:30pm, Deputy S. Moran responded to the
Prince Frederick Walmart for the report of
a possible drunk citizen, waiving knives
around in the hunting goods section. When
Deputy Moran approached, Walter Radtke,
27, of Prince Frederick, he observed he
was slurring his words and had a hard time
holding his balance. He discovered small
cut straws inside Radtkes left front pocket,
along with white residue inside one of the
straws. He was arrested for CDS: Possession of Paraphernalia and Theft Less
than $1,000.00 (concealing fishing lures on
hisperson).
On September 12, 2016, Deputy S. Moran
was dispatched to Catalina Drive, in Lusby,
for the report of several stolen mail packages. The victim reported receiving confirmation that FedEx had delivered eight (8) packages; but upon returning home, discovered
they had been stolen. The items include:
925 Oxidized Sterling Silver 3D Hindu Lord
Ganesh Ganesha necklace, Rick Stein Book,
From Venice to Istanbul, Amazon Element
Baby Wipes, SanDisk Ultra Fit Flash Drive,
Pagus Book, The End of Traditional Religion, Modern Culture Book, Intellectual Devotional and a TV Anchor.
On September 12, 2016, Deputy W. Durner responded to the Fridays Creek Winery,
in Owings, for a report of a theft. The complainant stated a Honda power washer had
been stolen.
Legal Notice
Legal
Legal Notice
Legal Notice
In the Circuit Court for Calvert County, Maryland

Civil Action No. 04-C-15-00483


Auriga TL II, LLC

Plaintiff
Vs.
Kendall Homes, Inc;
Calvert County, Maryland
And
All other persons having or claiming to have
an interest in property described as 12058 Dusty
Hoff Rd., Lusby, MD 20657, and more fully described in Liber 0911 Page 0133 among the Land
Records Book for Calvert County, Maryland Assessed Value: $38,200; and Assessed to: Kendall
Homes, Inc,; Property ID: 01-181866
Defendants
Auriga TL II, LLC

Plaintiff
Vs.
Kendall Homes, Inc;
And
an interest in property described as 12064 Dusty
Hoff Rd., Lusby, MD 20657, and more fully described in Liber 0911 Page 0133 among the Land
Records Book for Calvert County, Maryland Assessed Value: $38,200; and Assessed to: Kendall
Homes, Inc,; Property ID: 01-123661
Defendants
Auriga TL II, LLC

Plaintiff
Vs.
Joseph Gonzalez;
And
an interest in property described as 314 Pinto Ln,
Lusby, MD 20657, and more fully described in
Liber 2788 Page 0008 among the Land Records
Book for Calvert County, Maryland Assessed
Value: $38,200; and Assessed to: Joseph Gonzalez; Property ID: 01-151878
Defendants
Order of Publication
The object of this proceeding is to secure the foreclosure of all rights of redemption in the following
property:
property:
property:
Property described as 12058 Dusty Hoff

Road., Lusby, MD 20657, and more fully
described in Liber 0911 Page 0133 among
land Records Book for Calvert County,
Maryland, Assessed Value: $38,200; and
Assessed to: Kendall Homes, Inc.; Property ID: 01-181866.
Property described as 12064 Dusty Hoff

Road., Lusby, MD 20657, and more fully
described in Liber 0911 Page 0133 among
land Records Book for Calvert County,
Maryland, Assessed Value: $38,200; and
Assessed to: Kendall Homes, Inc.; Property ID: 01-123661.
Property described as 314 Pinto L., Lusby, MD 20657, and more fully described
in Liber 0911 Page 0133 among land Records Book for Calvert County, Maryland,
Assessed Value: $38,200; and Assessed
to: Kendall Homes, Inc.; Property ID:
01-123661.
The Complaint states, among other things that the

amounts necessary for redemption have not been
paid, although more than six (6) months from the
date of sale has expired.


It is thereupon this 2nd day of August, 2016, by Circuit Court for Calvert County;
Ordered, that the notice be given by the insertion

of a copy of this Order in a newspaper having a general circulation in Calvert County once a week for
three successive weeks, the last insertion on or before October 16, 2016, warning all persons interested
in the said properties to be and appear in this Court
by the 16th day of October, 2016 and redeem the
Property, and answer the Complaint, or thereafter a
final judgment will be rendered foreclosing all rights
of redemption in this property and vesting in the
Plaintiff a title, free and clear of all encumbrances.


Kathy P. Smith, Clerk

Circuit Court for Calvert County


09-08/16
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Education
From Dually Enrolled CSM College Student

toNAVAIR Physicist to Inventor
Kristina Rickard PursuesAnd AchievesThe Impossible
Kristina Rickard was just 15 years old
when she started college. Already a student
at Great Mills High School, Rickard began
her higher education journey at the College
of Southern Maryland through the dual enrollment program.
Since that time, Rickard has thrived.
Now a physicist for Naval Air Systems
Command, or NAVAIR, she has made
strides professionally and personally, and
has even invented and created a technology
to capture energy from sound a feat that
many people have told her was impossible.
But Rickard is not interested in hearing
what others say is impossible.
The Lexington Park resident has spent
more than a decade on a fast track to success more if you count the foundation her
parents gave her to work hard and be open
to new ideas and her time at CSM gave
her a leg up when it came to competing for
schools and jobs.
Dual enrollment courses are a critical
component in CSMs efforts to provide
high school students with the early college
experience. CSM has offered early admissions enrollment for high school juniors
and seniors since 1980 and the program
has evolved over the years. In Fall 2007 the
college began waiving 50 percent of its tuition for dual enrolled students, and today,
CSMs dually enrolled students are able to
take their courses on campus, online, at
their high school or virtually using video
teleconferencing technology.
Rickard is not the only person in her family who has taken advantage of dual enrollment. In fact, all three of her brothers did
so, and it was a critical component in their
success, says her father, Jeffrey W. Dronenburg Sr. Her oldest brother, Jeffrey Jr., enrolled when he was a senior in highschool.
It made so much sense because it was
absolutely college credit, Dronenburg Sr.
said. College credits at CSM are guaranteed
to transfer to dozens of Maryland schools,
and are accepted at many schools outside
the state. Its a phenomenal opportunity.
They can learn in a safe environment with
smaller classes, not 250 people in an auditorium. Real learning takes place in the
classroom and its a real way to kickstart
the college experience. From his perspective, the college classes were a great way
for his children to gauge what they really
wanted to do, and to makes those decisions
while still living at home and before they
went off to college far away.
Rickard was already performing well
in high school when she started at CSM,
where she took three calculus classes, a
college English class, a history class and
more. She had finished these classes and
had considerable college credit by the time
she graduated high school, putting her far
ahead of many of her competitors when she
applied for the Department of Defenses
SMART Scholarship. Winning that scholarship paid her full tuition at the University
of Colorado at Colorado Springs.
There were thousands of applicants for
that scholarship, and only seven physicists
were selected, Rickard said. She was one
of those seven, partly because she had already shown that she was dedicated to
school and knew how to succeed in college.
Also, she found that she was able to do
better in high school because of her experience at CSM. Rickard had been home
schooled for a while in elementary school
while her family was overseas, and she had
enjoyed the ability to learn at her own pace.

In high school, taking a class for an entire
year felt for her like stretching the material
out to suit the school year, rather than learning and moving on. At CSM with a class
lasting a semester, she found the pace to be
much faster. That helped keep Rickards interest in the subject, and her good grades in
dual enrollment translated to a higher GPA
at Great Mills High School.
She said she appreciated CSMs smaller
class sizes, knowing that in a subject like
calculus her classes would have included
300 people at a typical university. It meant
I had a lot less stress and a lot more learning, she said.
Hammond said Rickards experience is
what many students report. Dual enrollment allows students to learn what its like
to be on a college campus, as well as how
to meet the expectations of professors all
while still under the guidance of their parents and high school resources.
This way, theyre not just tossed into
the pool by themselves, Hammond said.
Its kind of like dipping your toe into the
water first and seeing what its like. They
know what theyre getting into before they
get there.
After college, Rickard went to NAVAIR.
She has just finished fulfilling a threeyear service commitment to work for the
U.S. Navy as a civilian in exchange for
the SMART Scholarship. And being with
NAVAIR has brought that acoustic energy
invention to life.
The invention has been a dream of Rickards since she was 15. She and her family
were playing a dinner-time game where
each of them would take a turn at mentally creating something and then talking
about how they would do it. The only rule
was that there were no boundaries they
had to come up with the idea first, and then
start working out how to make it happen.
Each family member had a tendency to talk
about things they were interested in and
come up with ideas related to that, and for
Rickard, it was music.
I was a musician and I was learning
about speakers, she said. She was gaining an understanding of how microphones
work electricity goes into the speaker and
amplifies the sound. She wondered what
would happen if the route was reversed
sound goes in, electricity comes out. From
that dinner table game, an idea was born,
an idea that she took to the science fair her
senior year.
That was when the naysayers showed up.
Through extensive research and experiments, during which her parents living
room was packed full of about 30 speakers and her family had to wander the house
wearing ear protection, Rickard was able
to create proof of concept, which is the
main requirement at the science fair. By
the end of the project, I showed that I could
reverse the operation of a speaker and I
researched how you could charge the batteries. I showed it could work. And it was
amazing to me how many people came to
my booth at the science fair and said it was
not possible.
It was widely accepted that it was impossible but I had proven you could do it,
she said.
For the next few years, Rickard never
let up on her invention. As she was taking
classes at CSM, she was always thinking
about how the concepts she learned could
be applied to it. In Colorado, she kept thinking about

it. When she started at NAVAIR, it was at the top of
her mind. Then, finally,
she had the opportunity to
make it happen.
NAVAIR has a program
called the Innovation Challenge, in which teams of
workers get together and
have six months to make
something new. Rickard
found a team of three other
people who were willing to
see her vision, or at least
to try it out and see if they
could do it. Once her team
was in place, Rickard did
her best to step back and let
the team work. In fact, she
was not the team leader on
the project, even though it was her idea.
I was too emotionally invested, and I
knew that if I was the leader, I would want
to push the team in the way I wanted to go
instead of the way that the project needed
to go. I knew it could mean I had blinders
on, she said.
Rick Tarr, who works in the technology
transfer office at the Naval Air Warfare
Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) at
Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland, said Rickard was a great match for the
commands inaugural NAVAIR Innovation
Challenge, which is a competitive initiative
in which teams of junior employees propose their concepts.
NAWCAD is finding opportunities to
partner with CSM and other colleges and
universities in a variety of ways. In the
past, NAWCAD has been able to employ
university students to help with inventions like Rickards. We have thousands
of scientists and engineers solving military
problems, and when they do that, they invent things, he said. From there, the Navy
works to make sure those inventors are
properly compensated and that the prod-
Kristina Rickard
ucts are not solely used in the military, but

in the civilian marketplace as well.
Tarr said NAWCADs partnerships with
colleges are beneficial to all involved.
Were producing a workforce that is staying in Southern Maryland, like Kristina is
doing, he said. We see CSM as an integral part of that ecosystem.
Because of all these pieces in the puzzle,
Rickard went from a family game around
the dinner table to NAVAIR. Now, after all
her dreaming, thinking, researching, experimenting and working, the NavNoiseX
exists and is fully operational as a prototype. The invention looks nothing like
Rickard expected it to, but it performs exactly as it should and as she said it would in
that high school science fair in 2009.
The MIT Energy Club vice president
was recently asked if acoustic energy harvesting was possible, to which he answered
no, and listed several reasons why it was
impossible. Well, I took each of his reasons,
each of his challenges, and made those excuses into project milestones. And for all
the people who said I couldnt do it? I did.
From College of Southern Maryland
Calvert Teacher Named Lockheed

Martin-NSTA Fellow
The National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), in partnership with Lockheed
Martin, announced that Chelsea Gallihugh
has been named a Lockheed Martin-NSTA
Fellow in the 2016-2017 NSTA New Science Teacher Academy. Ms Gallihugh,
who teaches science at Mill Creek Middle
School, is one of thirty Fellows selected
from a nationwide pool of applicants to participate in a host of science related activities
and professional learning opportunities.
Dr. Daniel D. Curry, Superintendent,
said, The future of science education is
bright in Calvert County Public Schools
thanks to Ms. Gallihugh and teachers like
her.
The Lockheed Martin-NSTA Fellows
were selected on the basis of rigorous criteria, including showing evidence of a
solid science background and displaying a
strong interest in growing as a professional
science educator. During their fellowship,
recipients will receive:
A discipline-specific mentor;
Access to a facilitated web-based curriculum devoted to content and classroom pedagogy;
An opportunity to participate in a variety of web-based professional learning
activities, including a specially designated online learning community;
Financial support to attend the NSTA
2016 National Conference on Science
Education in Los Angeles; and
A comprehensive NSTA membership
package.
Launched during the spring of 2007, the
NSTA New Science Teacher Academy was
designed to help promote quality science
teaching, enhance teacher confidence and
classroom excellence, and improve teacher
content knowledge. Since its inception, the
Academy has provided high-quality professional learning opportunities to 1,300
science teachers nationwide.
From Calvert County Schools
CatholiC MaSS
Sports
at the
BLeSSing OF the FLeet
on
St. CleMentS iSlanD

Site of Marylands first colonial
landing in 1634 and the birthplace
of religious freedom in America
Sunday, October 2nd, 2016 at 2:00 p.m.

Mass Celebrated by Reverend Anthony Lickteig, Pastor
Holy Angels Church, Avenue and Sacred Heart Church, Bushwood
BLeSSing OF the BOAtS AFteR MASS

Free boat ride to
St. Clements island
Free admission to St.

Clements island Museum
Blessing of the Fleet

Admission: $10
Fun-filled two-day
family event!
(Children 12 and under: Free)
Bring a non-perishable dry food item and take your photo with the papal Fiat!
Come and see the Fiat 500L car that transported
Pope Francis around Washington and support the
Southern Maryland Food Bank!
Sunday, Oct. 2nd, 10 a.m.- 5p.m.
Mother of Light Shrine adjacent to the boat dock
For more information contact Richard Lord, MPA Chairman
301-769-3125 richardllord@gmail.com
www.blessingofthefleetsomd.net
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Annual
BLESSING
9
4
OF THE FLEET
th
St. Clements Island
Saturday, October 1 11am-10pm

Sunday, October 2 11am-7pm
Puppets & Ponies Kids Shows Carnival Rides
Kites & Balloons Super Heroes Facepainting
Craft Show Food & Drink
Sunday Only: Catholic Mass Parade
Performing Live Saturday:
11:00am-12:30pm Richard Wagner
12:30-2:00pm Billy Hills True Blue Country Band
2:30-4:30pm Drivin Muzzy Band
5:00-6:00pm The DRZ Band
7:00-8:00pm Six Gun South Band
8:00-8:45pm Fireworks off the Waterfront
9:00-10:00pm Six Gun South Band
Performing Live Sunday:

1:00-2:30pm Only 4 Tonight Band
3:00-4:30pm The John Luskey Band
5:00-7:00pm HydraFX Band
www.BlessingOfTheFleetSOMD.net
A View From The
BLEACHERS
By Ronald N. Guy Jr.
Borrowing From Our Future Selves

Washingtons 38-16 Week 1 loss to the
Pittsburgh Steelers was a comprehensive
destruction of a franchise desperately trying to sow some semblance of a winning
culture. Pittsburgh treated Washington
like a Southern Maryland spring thunderstorm treats a freshly planted garden full
of vulnerable vegetable plants. When the
hail and gale force winds subsided, it was
a total loss.
Washington was outplayed, outcoached
and outclassed as an organization. Whatever momentum Washington had from last
seasons playoff berth and whatever mojo
QB Kirk Cousins had after his recordsetting 2015-16 campaign was completely
eviscerated after three brutal hours of
physical and strategic domination (and the
fog carried over this week against Dallas).
The Black and Gold are contenders; the
Burgundy and Gold are pretenders. Its
that simple.
Sports
Washington was universally bad, but

its defense was horrific. Pittsburgh ran at
will, created explosive plays in the passing game, neutered Washingtons pass rush
and routinely uprooted the line of scrimmage and shoved it downfield.
Watching the destruction, I longed for
perspective from Sam Huff, Washingtons tough-as-nails Hall of Fame middle
linebacker and one half of the long-time
Sonny (Jurgensen) and Sam must-hear
game day color commentary. Huff would
have shredded this defensive abomination
and, in doing so, validated the frustration
of irate fans.
But Dr. Huff, having retired in 2013,
was unavailable. Huff did make news in
the week following the game, but it had
nothing to do with a tongue lashing of the
defense. Sadly, it seems the icon is suffering from dementia and an ongoing legal
dispute between his caregiver and daughter
garnered the unfortunate attention.

For former NFL players and their families, Huffs story has become all too familiar. While prior generations unknowingly
put their long-term health in peril, the disturbing facts are now indisputable: Football increases the risk of degenerative brain
disease. Huff didnt know that; current
players do and with this knowledge comes
confusion. Do you stop playing a game you
love? Avoid it altogether? And if youre an
NFL player, do you truncate a lucrative and
rewarding career?
In short, how do you balance todays
risks against tomorrows consequences?
With early retirements more common,
its clearly on players minds. After a particularly harsh beating during the season
opener against the Denver Broncos, Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton was asked
about long-term health concerns. Here is
the reigning MVPs response: Im worried
about winning. Thats it. Winning. Winning football games. Thats why Im here.
Im not here to worry about retirement
plans. Im not here to worry about pensions. Im not here to worry about workers comp. Im here to win football games.
Simple and plain. This is a contact sport.
This is a physical sport.
Part of me loves that response - LOVES
IT. Passionate. Competitive. All-in. Another part of me, a new conscience-laden
Mark Your Calendar! Race Day is October 1, 2016
Have fun & raise funds

for a great cause!
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version, worries about Newton and his

peers and their post-NFL life. A 2014 NFL
report indicated that 30% of NFL players
will suffer from degenerative brain disease,
making them twice as likely as the general
public to be diagnosed - and many will
be diagnosed at disturbingly young ages.
Huff is part of the 30%. Will Newton be?
It is a difficult outcome to consider.
But life is a thrilling, hazard-infused odyssey. Living in a risk-free bubble a place
with no fried foods, red meat or alcohol,
where sexual pursuits are closely legislated
and where everyone drives the speed limit sure would be a drag. And even then, there
are unavoidable stressors relationships,
careers, parenthood, etc. that can be clear
and present dangers to human health.
Hunter S. Thompson captured our earthly journey well when he said, Life should
not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well
preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used
up, totally worn out and loudly proclaiming
Wow! What a ride.
That about sums it up, indeed. Of course
how that quote is interpreted and applied
how an experience today is balanced
against a potential consequence tomorrow
- is unique to every person, pro football
quarterback or not.
Send comments to RonaldGuyJr@gmail.com
Calvert Memorial Hospitals 7th annual 5K Run/Walk

will be held on Saturday, October 1. Join the fun
and run or walk around beautiful Solomons Island.
Funds raised will benefit the Sheldon E. Goldberg
Center for Breast Care.
Early Bird Race Fee: $40 (before September 24, 2016)
RAIN OR SHINE
Early Bird registrants guaranteed T-shirt and can pick up packets Thursday,
September 29, and Friday, September 30 at the KeepWell Center.
Race Fee: (Day of) $50

Race Time: 8:30 a.m. with a Warm-up by
World Gym at 8 a.m. / Check-in begins at 7 a.m.
All participants will be entered to win a Total Wellness Package
(one-year World Gym membership, four consultations with a
registered dietition and four personal training sessions).
Must be present to win.
To register and for sponsorship details,

go to www.calverthospital.org or in
person at the KeepWell Center.
THANK YOU
TO O U R S P O N S O R S
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Feature Story
Get to Know the

Chesapeake Beach
Town Council
Candidates
By Dandan Zou
Staff Writer
A total of nine candidates are running

for six council seats in Chesapeake Beach
this November. Out of six council members, two councilmen, Jeff Krahling and
Pat Mahoney, are running for mayor; two
incumbents are running for re-election and
the remaining two council members decided not to run this year. Other than two incumbent council members, seven residents
have filed to run. This is our voters guide
on introducing the candidates running for
Chesapeake Town Council.
Valerie Beaudin
Stewart Cumbo
Derek Favret
Cheryl Greene
Valerie Beaudin
This is Beaudins fourth-term on the
town council, and she is seeking four
moreyears.
Commenting on the relatively large
number of non-incumbents running for
council this year, Beaudin said: This is
an opportunity to get some real new ideas
flowing in the council.
An incumbent herself, Beaudin doesnt
see herself as an establishment candidate.
Theres a different between being an
incumbent and being an establishment candidate, she said. She prides herself as the
independent voice on the council.
She also believes that her knowledge and
experience with how the process works in
the town government is particularly valuable for the next council, especially in an
election of two incumbents running.
If re-elected, Beaudins top goal for the
next four years is to develop better financial management through long-term
planning. Her suggestion is to lay out
projects and set money aside for large,
knownexpenditures.
Beaudin also intends to lower the flat
water and sewer fee of $50 to $40 and remove the subsidies. Planning for the future,
Beaudin wants to introduce legislation that
would make any casino-type table game
illegal. This is tied to her focus to maintain the communitys small-town charm,
shesaid.
Beaudin came to Chesapeake Beach after receiving a job offer from the U.S. Census Bureau in 1997, and she stayed ever
since. She is now a supervisor geographer
at the Census Bureau. Beaudin was born
in western New York and grew up in New
York and Florida. Beaudin holds a doctoral
degree in geography.
Stewart Cumbo
Councilman Cumbo is seeking a fifth
term on the council.
Cumbo said as a council member, if reelected, he would continue to fight any
major or significant increases in water and
sewer rates, restore peoples trust of the
Chesapeake Beach government, keep property taxes down and enforce public safety.
Cumbo said he is also for smart and controlled growth in Chesapeake Beach.
With Mayor Bruce Wahls help, Cumbo
said he brought in millions of dollars in
federal and state grants for various projects
over his 16 years sitting on the council.
Cumbo described himself as the most
active member of our town council. Over
the years, Cumbo said he has built rapport
with politicians on federal, state and local levels. His association and interaction
with legislators at different levels is something Cumbo believes he could bring to the
town council that no other candidate could.
Cumbo also believes that his broad background ranging from law enforcement,
management and politics would be valuable to the council.

Born in New York City, Cumbo grew up
in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area.
He moved to Chesapeake Beach in 1990
and worked for the Maryland State Police
for more than two decades. He retired in
2013 as a detective sergeant. Cumbo earned
a bachelors degree in criminology from
University of Maryland and a masters degree in management from Johns Hopkins
University.\
Greene said. According to the Calvert

County Sheriffs Office, Chesapeake
Beach had 14 overdoses in the past eight
months, ranked the first along with Lusby.
Green suggested setting up education
programs to provided resources for those
who need help and keep the community
safe.
Greene now works for Calvert Countys
Division of Parks and Recreation. She
holds a bachelors degree in political science from Hampton University.
Derek Favret
Favret moved to Chesapeake Beach with
his family in 2010 after retiring from a
20-year career in the Air Force. In an endorsement statement on Facebook, present
council member and mayoral candidate Pat
Mahoney praised Favret for not missing
a town meeting in the past four years and
said Favret has proven himself to be a fair,
level-headed person who seeks consensus
and solutions to issues.
Favret summarized his campaign message for council in five bullet points: create
more revenue from town assets such as the
waterpark, increase safe, pedestrian access
to town center, manage taxpayers money
wisely, facilitate community input to town
projects and maintain a working philosophy of communicating, working together
and finding compromises.
Favret proposes to set up a special committee of business leaders and community
representatives to examine town assets and
explore ways to increase revenue and put it
back to the community.
Favret also wants to bring back traditional town events at Halloween, Christmas
and Easter, which have received reduced
funding or have been eliminated over the
past year.
The legislation introduced by Councilman Mahoney to reinstate the events, but
was rejected, was less than $10k while
the interest payments (of loans) are over
$100k per year, Favret said. Headded that
he is in favor of paying off the loans that
would save the town future interest.
Originally from Watertown, N.Y., Favret
joined the air force out of high school and
worked on radiation and nuclear safety. He
now works for the Department of Energy
.
Cheryl Greene
As a relatively new resident, Greene
believes she could bring new perspectives
and fresh ideas to the town council.
Greene moved to Chesapeake Beach
from Alexandria, Va., with her husband
Anthony Greene about two years ago. As
someone new in the community, Greene
said she doesnt want to be the passerthrough and she wants to take root in the
community.
One of the ways to take root is to get
involved, Greene said. Greene added that
she would be open to discussions with residents and ready to soak up new ideas like
a sponge.
Other than bringing in new ideas,
Greene said she wants to bring more performing arts to the community. Before
moving to Chesapeake Beach, Greene
was a professional dancer and co-owned a
dance company named X-Faction in Washington D.C. The Greene couple are both local filmmakers.
Greene proposes to create art-related
programs that could serve as a bridge to
bring the twin beach communities together.
If elected, Greenes top priority is to address drug addiction and substance overdose problems in the community.
Chesapeake Beach is at the top in Calvert in terms of drug overdoses and deaths,
Lawrence Jaworski
What motivated Jaworski to come out of
his second retirement to run for council is
that he wanted to give back to the community, he said.
Born and raised in Illinois, Jaworski had
a career of four decades in civil engineering. Jaworski moved to Maryland three decades ago and moved to Chesapeake Beach
about seven years ago.
My education and experience (in civil
engineering) allows me to identify and
analyze a problem, develop a solution and
implement that solution, Jaworski said.
Jaworski has been volunteering at the
North Beach Volunteer Fire Department
for almost three years. His involvement
with the Seagate Homeowner Association
has allowed him to interact with residents
in the community, he said. He is also a
member of the towns planning and zoning
commission.
If elected, Jaworski said he would like to
work closely with the mayor and continue
to build the small-town feel in Chesapeake
Beach.
He believes the community-oriented
events such as the holiday lighting ceremony and Easter parade are important
events for a small town like Chesapeake
Beach to strengthen a sense of community.
He proposed to look closely at the budge to
adequately fund these community events.
He also suggested looking for ways for the
community to fully utilize the waterpark.
Jaworski also has a sense of humor that
can be found in his LinkedIn profile which
listed his current position as retired again.
His most recent work experience from May
2014 and now is in charge of keeping beer
cold. He wrote in his job description that
he plans to do a better job at retirement this
time, followed by a smiling face emoji.
Greg Morris
Born and raised in Silver Spring, Morris
discovered the Chesapeake Beach area by
chance when he and his wife were looking
for a house about two decades ago. Eventually they bought a house in Richfield Station that now has about 350 homes. Morris
said as a longtime resident, he is familiar
with the issues the Chesapeake Beach community and town council face.
Morris worked with both the county and
town government and he was involved in
local projects including building the North
Beach senior center and the renovation of
the town hall building. With a construction
background of 30 years, Morris said his
familiarity with governmental contracting
process would be a valuable asset to the
council regarding public work decisions.
Through work and living in the community for 19 years, Morris said he has built
a lot of relationships in both local governments and the community. He believes
those connection would be helpful to get
things done.
If elected, Morris said he would try to
engage the community on certain policy
decisions so the town council can plan better. His top priorities include advancing
town business, making the town bigger

than developers and their builders, endorsing Chesapeake environmental programs
and encouraging collaboration between the
twin beach communities and collaborating
and compromising on fiscal controls. He
also pledges to never cast an absentee vote.
Another important issue for Morris is to
be honest and forthright with residents.
The administration and council need
to be more transparent, Morris said. He
wants to build trust between the community and the local government.

promote quality of life issues.
Pardieck now works as a program coordinator at the U.S. Geological Survey North
American Breeding Bird Survey inLaurel.
Keith Pardieck
Drawn bythe small-town atmosphere,
bay breezes and greatschools, Pardieck
and his family moved to Chesapeake Beach
in 2003, according to his campaign website.
As a biologist, I was thrilled to be
moving next to the bay, Pardieck wrote
in his bio on his website. He continued to
write that he and his family arrived at
the Beachjust in time for awelcoming
embracefrom Hurricane Isabelle.
It was his neighbors kind help during
the initial five days without electricity and
water that convinced him that he had cho-
sen the right community to raise a family.

A big part of Pardiecks campaign is to
maintain our small-town character while
promoting a deepersense of community
through individual empowerment, according to his campaign website.
His contribution to help found the Chesapeake Beach Oyster Cultivation Society
embodied the spirit of his campaign
message, he said. If elected, he wants to
continue to empower town residents and
bring people together in improving the
community and strengthening the community spirit.
Through his experience working on the
Planning and Zoning Commission and the
Chesapeake Station Homeowners Association, Pardieck said he has demonstrated his
ability to work with others and he has a
high standard of work ethics.
According to his website, Pardieck
stands for people first and community protection. He wants to increase transparency
in local government; encourage personal
success, health and fitness; ensure safety;
maintain family-oriented, small-town atmosphere; ensure fiscal responsibility and
Lawrence Jaworski
Greg Morris
Keith Pardieck
Jan Ruttkay
Working as a realtor for 40 years, Ruttkay believes she has the ability to listen to
peoples concerns and work together with
others to solve problems.
Ruttkay said that her years of training
and practicing as a realtor made her a good
listener, and she understands whats important to families in the community.
Ruttkay was appointed by then mayor
Gerald Donovan of Chesapeake Beach to
complete the term of Jo Finch when Finch
moved out of town. The experience of finishing Finchs term gave Ruttkay insights
into how the town functions, and made her
realize how incredible it is to make things
happen in where you live, she said.
Ruttkay grew up in Montgomery County
and lived in Fairfax and Arlington for a
few years. She said her experience living
in relatively more populated areas allowed
her to see living in a small town is a spe-
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cial experience and one person working with a group of people can make a big
difference.
Ruttkay believes that she brings a womans perspective to the town council that
has few women. She said she is also familiar with issues facing the community since
she had a connection to the town for as long
as three decades.
If elected, one of Ruttkays top priorities
is to be a thoughtful, positive influence
working with all council members to make
our town the best it can be. She also wants
to make sure that Chesapeake Beach is a
walkable town for residents, and she will
continue to support community-building
events such as the holiday lighting ceremony and the Easter Parade.
Before becoming a realtor, Ruttkay was
a critical care nurse for about five years in
her early 20s.
Patrick Schaeffer Jr.
The County Times was unable to reach
Patrick Schaeffer as of press time.
Jan Ruttkay
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Obituaries
In Remembrance
Teresa Marie Lee
Dona Rae Thomas
Teresa
Marie
Lee, 63, of Prince
Frederick, MD was
welcomed into the
Kingdom of Heaven
on September 16,
2016, with her family by her side in her
beautiful home on
the Chesapeake Bay.
Her final weeks were
spent
surrounded
by family and people who loved her
dearly. Terri was born in Cairo, Egypt on
March 28, 1953, to her late parents, James
Michael Keys and Dolores Cejka Keys.
She is survived by her children James Lee
(Elena Rosa), Christy Lee, and Daphne
Inman, and siblings, Thomas Keys, Mary
Jean Hurst (Ron), Kathy Keys (Dan Peterson), Joanne Keys (Rusty Schweickart),
Betty Bancroft (Bob), and James Keys
(Deanna). Terri had the special ability to
connect with those around her, and she
leaves a lasting impact on all those who had
the privilege of knowing her. Her strength,
determination, love and kindness were
evident to all and a true example of how
to live and treat those around you. Terri
cherished spending time with family and
friends and loved caring for and enjoying
the natural world around her, especially her
flowers and birdies. She was always up for
new adventures, and her motto, no matter
what came her way in life, was Let Go and
Let God. The family will receive friends
at Trinity United Methodist Church, 90
Church St. Prince Frederick, MD 20678,
on Thursday, September 22, 2016, from 6-8
PM, and the funeral service will be held at
the same location on Friday, September 23,
at 11 AM. Interment will follow in Wesley
Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be
made to Trinity United Methodist Church,
St. Judes Childrens Hospital, or to the Calvert County Humane Society.
Dona Rae Thomas, 79, of Prince

Frederick,
MD
passed away at
home on September
12, 2016 surrounded
by her family after
living with breast
cancer for nearly
five years. Dona
Rae was born in
Prince Frederick on
November 9th,1936
to the late Ray Kinsey Hance and Naomi Barnes Hance and
spent her lifetime in Calvert County. Once
her youngest children were in elementary
school, Dona Rae began working for Calvert County Public Schools at the central
office, and later worked for the College of
Southern Maryland, instrumental in the
establishment of the Calvert Campus in
the early 1980s.Dona Rae enjoyed all
things family and considered her Fabulous Five Ks her greatest accomplishment
in life. She was so very proud of her girls
and their families, and very much involved
with her grandchildren and great-grand
children and kept in touch with them via
phone calls, FaceBook, and texts, often
in very amusing ways! She also enjoyed
family beach vacations, shopping, Orioles
games, and lunches with her high school
girl friends. Dona Rae is survived by her
Fabulous Five daughters, Karen (David)
Mohler, Kathy (Brian) Holian, Kimberly
(Glen) Moulton, Kristin (Mark) Ritchie,
and Karol (Mark) Brannon, 17 grand-children, Kevin Mohler, Andrew (Jen) Mohler,
Timothy (Kaity) Mohler, Bethany (Wayne)
Davis, Danny (Erin) Holian, Abbey (Nick)
Brunker, Emily Holian, Jesse Holian, Karie Holian, Grant Moulton, Lauren (Tim)
Withum, Jessica (Branden) Burt, Jordan
(Scott) Desruisseaux, Austin Ritchie, Luke
Ritchie, Isaac Brannon, and Caleb Brannon, and 8 great-grand children, Denali,
Abby, and Drew Mohler, Michael and Sophia Pometto, Nolan Brunker, and Jackson
and Parker Withum. Also surviving are her
brother Dale Austin (Mary Ann) Hance,
and her step-daughter, Wanda (Michael)
King. Dona Rae was preceded in death
by a grand-daughter, Karie Hope Mohler
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in 1976, her husband Lester L. Thomas in

1994 and husband Melvin E. Thomas in
2004, and her step-son, Franklin B. Thomas in 2011. She also leaves behind her beloved Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Kinsey, who was by her side til the end.
John David Gordon

John David Gordon was born October
7, 1946 in Gardiner,
Maine to the late
Eugene Gordon and
Pauline (Purington)
Gordon. He departed
this life as a result
of a sudden heart attack, September 14,
2016 at Calvert Memorial Hospital. He
leaves behind his loving wife of 47 years,
Gail (Flaherty) Gordon; daughter Meredith Gordon; son
Kevin Gordon; daughter-in-law Heather
(Brown) Gordon; grandchildren Mitchell
and Grant Qualls; and Abigail and Andrew
Gordon. He lived enough for a hundred
lifetimes; raised in Old Orchard Beach,
Maine and joined one of the first rock and
roll bands in New England as a teenager,
he sailed around the world in the Navy, and
raised a family while serving his nation,
and continued that service with NASA and
the Federal Aviation Administration. He
was a man of faith with a kind, generous,
and loving soul. An intelligent man with
multiple graduate degrees, he loved his
family, aviation, the sea, education, travel,
reading and good company. He was quick
with a smile and beloved by all. Many will
miss his hearty laugh and benevolent spirit.
He left us too soon but remains with us always as he looks down from heaven. Husband. Father. Leader. Friend. We will miss
you until we meet again.
Jean Catherine Reddy

Jean
Catherine Reddy, 91,
of Dunkirk, MD
passed away September 13, 2016 at
South River Health
and Rehabilitation
Center in Edgewater, MD. She
was born October
2, 1924 in Washington, DC to Eugene Andrew and
Katherine (Bresnahan) Smith. Jean
was raised and received her education in
Washington. She was married to Paul Dow
Reddy, Sr. in 1949. The couple resided in
SE Washington, moved to Prince Georges
County in 1967 and relocated to Calvert
County in 2000. Jean was a homemaker
and avid seamstress. She was a member of
the Catholic faith and a former member of
the Loyal Order of the Moose Suitland.She
was preceded in death by her husband Paul
D. Reddy, Sr. Surviving are her son Paul D.
Reddy, Jr and his wife Gloria of Dunkirk,
MD; grandsons Patrick E Reddy and his
wife Kim of Riva, MD, Michael D. Reddy
and his wife Lauren of Chesapeake Beach,
MD, Matthew D. Reddy and his wife Teresa of Dunkirk, MD; granddaughter Rebecca Ann Moss and her husband Michael of
Chesapeake Beach, MD; nine great grandchildren, Nathen, Tayler, Trevor, Peyton,
Evelyn and Ava Mae Reddy; James, Levi
and Ian Moss.; nieces Mary Taylor of Owings and Emma Dillard of Mechanicsville,
MD and nephew Thomas Hobbs of Prince
Frederick, MD.
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Month-long Events
Art in the Stacks at Calvert Library
Prince Frederick: Ray & Phyllis Noble
(stained & fused glass)
Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way-7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Phyllis started with a stained glass class 10
years ago and eventually brought Ray into
the medium. Over time, they expanded their
work to fused (or kiln formed) glass and
jewelry. Dr. Noble says, Glass is a challenging medium with almost unlimited color
and texture possibilities. Replicating images
from the world about us is our main inspiration. Does it please? Was it fun to make?
Will it sell? We have taken courses in glass
art locally and nationally, from California to
Maryland. The internet now provides considerable knowledge and know-how for artists. Our art can be purchased at CalvART
Gallery in Prince Frederick. We have a
themed show at least once a year in which
we focus on a particular subject. 410-5350291 or 301-855-1862.
Art at in the Stacks at Calvert Library
Southern Branch: Local Artist Alison
Barry
Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H.
G. Trueman Road, Solomons- 7 a.m. to 7
p.m.
Plein air painter Alison Barry is our featured
artist for September. As part of a Navy family, Alison has traveled the U.S. for the past
fifteen years, finding inspiration in the different terrains, light, and architecture she
has encountered. See Alisons landscapes,
waterscapes, and still life paintings at http://
www.alisonbarry.net. 410-326-5289.
Art in the Stacks at Calvert Library Twin

Beaches Branch
Baby Play & Lean Quilt in Match-a-Patch
design by Hilke Hoefer on display. Raffle
tickets available for $1 each or 6 for $5 as
a fundraiser for Friends of Calvert Library.
This quilt is made to be used and loved, to
let your baby roll on it and learn to recognize
pictures, colors and patterns. It will help
develop your childs vocabulary, reading
brain and sense of fun, as well as keep baby
warmly cuddled and entertained. It can be
used as a lap and/or floor quilt that you can
take along to amuse your child anywhere,
inside or outside. It is machine washable
in warm or cold water and the colors are
purposefully darker to not show stains easily.Get your raffle ticket today!
Thursday, September 22
Shake It Out Music and Movement

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 shaken fun. 410-326-5289.
JobSource Mobile Career Center

G. Trueman Road, Solomons- 1 to 3 p.m.
Stop by to get job counseling, resume help,
search for jobs and get connected with
Southern Maryland JobSource. This 38
mobile center features 11 computer workstations, smart board instructional technology, satellite internet access, exterior audio
visual and broadcasting capabilities; stateof-the-art workforce applications and connectivity for wireless mobile device access.
410-326-5289.
Library Calander
Community Connections OMOB

Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way- 6 to 8:30 p.m.
Join a gathering of eclectic individuals and
organizations for Community Connections over refreshments! Bring your deep
thoughts, your interest in meeting new people and your commitment to improving our
community. Discussion will be based on the
themes of the One Maryland One BookAll
American Boys. Please register.410-5350291 or 301-855-1862.
Astronomy Night
Calvert Library Fairview Branch,Rt. 4 and
Chaneyville Road, Owings- 7:30 to 8:30
p.m.
Interested in what the night sky has to offer? Want to try out a nice telescope? Join
the Astronomy Club of Southern Maryland for a Family Astronomy event in the
field behind Calvert Library Fairview
Branch.410-257-2101.
Friday, September 23
Drop-in Computer Coding

Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way-5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Have fun learning the languages of computers. Its fun, Its easy. Younger children will
need the help of an adult. 410-535-0291 or
301-855-1862.
Flying Needles
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.
Pizza With a Side of Books

Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819
Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach- 6 to 7:30
p.m.
Pizza and books!! Well talk about a popular
book and share recommendations of other
favorite titles, and eat pizza! This event is
free of charge. Please register. 410-257-2411.
Wiz Kids
Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way- 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Be a Wiz Kid! Wiz Kids is a group of doit-all kids who meet every month to learn
about, and do activities based on, science,
technology, art, engineering, math and their
community. This month well play with different types of simple machines. For kids
in grades 3-5, Registration is required and
opens one month before each event. 410535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Friends Mini-Golf Teen Event Fundraiser

Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way- 7 to 9 p.m.
Bring your friends for a rather different
night out! Enjoy mini-golf throughout the
library, pizza, popcorn, sodas and live band.
$10 tickets available at the door. 410-5350291 or 301-855-1862.
Saturday, September 24
Garden Smarter: Designing with Bulbs

Community Resoursesb Building, 30 Duke
Street, Prince Frederick- 10 to 11:30 a.m.
LOCATION CHANGE!! Learn how to
plant, care for, and force bulbs. Get year
round color for your landscape and make
your own bulb pot for a Spring surprise.
(Limited number of pots so come early).
410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
***Saturday, September 24:Friends MiniGolf Fundraiser.11:00-4:00pm. Support

the library by bringing the family for a
round of mini-golf! Tickets are $5/person
(6 and under free). Calvert Library Prince
Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291
or 301-855-1862.
Friends Adult Mini-Golf Fundraiser

Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way
Join the fun, support the library and play
mini golf at Calvert Library Prince Frederick! $40 tickets get you one free drink,
hors doeuvres, a round of golf, silent auction, seated massage, photo booth and a 19th
hole (cash bar). Tickets available online at
bit.ly/CalvertMiniGolf.410-535-0291 or
301-855-1862.
Monday, September 26
Monday Morning Fun

Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way- 10 to 11 a.m.
Join us at 10 am for dancing, stories, movies
and fun. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Book Discussion -All American

BoysOMOB
G. Trueman Road, Solomons- 7 to 8:30 p.m.
One Maryland One Book (OMOB) brings
together diverse people in communities
across the state through the shared experience of reading the same book. Join us to
discuss this unforgettable new novel from
award-winning authors Jason Reynolds and
Brendan Kiely. Two teensone black, one
whitegrapple with the repercussions of
a single violent act that leaves their school,
their community, and, ultimately, the country bitterly divided by racial tension. This
life-changing, nation-changing book is written with fire and love and courage. Read it,
weep, and then share its power with everyone you know. Laurie Halse Anderson.
410-326-5289.
Tuesday, September 27
Wednesday, September 28
Brain Games: Mahjongg, Scrabble &

more
Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way- 10 to 1 p.m.
Want to learn Mahjongg? Hope to make
your Scrabble skills killer? Games are a
great way to keep your brain sharp while
having fun! Join us! Please register. 410-5350291 or 301-855-1862.
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Events
Meet the Authors of One Maryland One

BookAll American Boys
St. Charles High School, 5305 Piney Church
Road, Waldorf
Jason Reynolds and Brendan Kiely will
tour Maryland to speak about their awardwinning book, chosen as the book the whole
state of Maryland is being encouraged to
read.All AmericanBoys is a 2016 Coretta
Scott King Author Honor Book and won the
2016 Walter Dean Myers Award.
Song Circle / Jam Session

G. Trueman Road, Solomons- 6:30 to 8:30
p.m.
Singer-musicians trading songs, taking
turns in choosing and leading a group of
musicians. Its a sing-along with space for
learning from each other and trying new
things. A range of playing abilities and experience can be expected. Public is welcome
to participate or just observe. 410-326-5289.
Shake It Out Music and Movement

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 shaken fun. 410-326-5289.
Teen Writers Workshop

Relaxed, useful workshop for teen writers
of all skill levels to work on expanding their
talent in all forms of writing. 410-535-0291
or 301-855-1862.
Celebrate! Roald Dahls 100th birthday

Come join the silly fun and celebrate the
100th anniversary of Mr. Dahls birth. Roald
Dahl lived a life nearly as fantastical as the
characters in his childrens books. We will
celebrate with sweet treats, stories and activities based on the BFG and more. For children 2nd grade and up. Please register.410535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Tip of the Week

After using a tissue paper pattern. Press the tissue paper with a low setting
on the iron. The iron will not hurt the paper pattern and will enable you to put
the paper pieces back into its original pouch that it comes in.
Tip from a Florida quilter
Craft Guild Shop
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Community Calander
Calendar
Community
Month Long
calvART Gallery Presents: Num6ers

and Figure
Prince Frederick Shopping Center (Rt. 4
and 231, Prince Frederick)
(September 7 through October 2, Wednesday Sunday 11 a.m. to5 p.m.)
What does art and math have in common?
Rymer and Associates, P.A. Certified Pub
lic Accountants and the artists of CalvART
Gallery join together in a new venture Nu
m6ers and Figure$ an art exhibit on dis
play at the gallery in Prince Frederick. All
are welcome to meet the artists and view
this exhibit of incalculable interest and cre
ativity as it explores the mathematical re
lationship between nature and art. A wide
range of artistic expression from painting
to wood turning to fuse glass will be on
view. A silver necklace by Suzanne Nawrot
entwines a euro coin engraved with the im
age of Vitruvian man, Leonardos drawing
of ideal proportion. Ray Bogles ceramics
require technical proficiency in the glaze
formulations and high firings. An abstract
painting by Karen Chambers playfully
uses numbers to graphic advantage. Please
visit our website www.calvartgallery.org or
call the gallery 4105359252 for more infor
mation. The gallery is open Wednesday
Sunday 11am5pm. The CalvART Gal
lery is a program of the Arts Council of
CalvertCounty.
CMM PRESENTS 2016 MARITIME
PERFORMANCE SERIES
(Calvert Marine Museum 14200 Solomons Island Rd, Solomons)
7 p.m.
The 7th Annual Maritime Performance
Series at the Calvert Marine Museum be
gins on Friday, September 16 and contin
ues through 2017. This series promises an
eclectic mix of traditional music ranging
from sweet harmonies to foot stomping
jigs. Most performances begin at 7 p.m.
in the Harms Gallery and there will be
beer and wine for sale. Ticket prices vary
per show and can be bought in advance
online at www.bit.ly//MaritimeConcerts
or at the door (cash or check only). The
series is sponsored in part by Holiday
InnSolomons.
Little Minnows
10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
A program for children age 35 and
their caregivers. Theme is Reptiles
Scales, Tails and Nails. Fee is $5, CMM
memberfree.
Steak & Cheese Sandwich AmLeg Post
293
(2310 Old Washington Rd, Waldorf)
6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Steak & Cheese Sandwichs 6:00-8:30 P.M.
Al-a-cart MenuWings/Fried Shrimp/
Chicken Tenders/Poppers/French Fries.
AL Riders Queen of Hearts 7:00 P.M.
VFW 8810/AMVET 13/AL 293 at 2310 Old
Washington Rd (Rt 925) Waldorf. Contact
301-645-6331 for more information.
Pub Night at Calvert Marine Museum

7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Bring your friends and enjoy an evening
of sea chanteys, nautical theme songs, and
hearty cheer. Beer and wine available for
sale. Free event.
Pan Fried Chicken Dinner VFW
Auxiliary
(2310 Old Washington Rd Waldorf)
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Call 301-645-6331 for more information.
Includes Trishas Pan Fried Chicken, Pota
toes, Vegetable, and Dessert for $10.00.
Saturday, September 24
Fallen Soldier Memorial Scholarship
Fundraiser
(13130 Cedar Hill Place, Waldorf)
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
A1C Nathaniel H. McDavitt passed away
April 15, 2016 while deployed with the
USAF in Jordan. Ever so proud of Na
thans legacy, his family started a memorial
scholarship fundthe details of which can
be found on the website IamNathan.org.
Middletons Cedar Hill Farm (Middleton
Farm.com) is graciously donating proceeds
from its opening weekend of Pumpkin
Farm. Hay rides, farm animals, hay rides,
a large pumpkin patch, a kiddie maze and
an 8 acre We Salute You Nathan maze
will make for a fun family day on the farm.
Come see why Nathan enjoyed the farm.
Also on Sunday at the same time.
Garden Smarter: Designing with Bulbs
(Community Resources Building, 30 Duke
Street, Prince Frederick)
10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Learn how to plant, care for, and force
bulbs. Get year round color for your land
scape and make your own bulb pot for a
Spring surprise. (Limited number of pots
so come early). Community Resources
Building, 30 Duke Street, Prince Freder
ick, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. http://
CalvertLibrary.info.
Bull Roast at VFW 8810 with Charlotte
Hall Veterans Guests
(2310 Old Washington Rd (Rt 925), Waldorf)
2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
VFW 8810 Annual Bull RoastAll you
can eatPast events have included 10-15
Charlotte Residents that are generously en
tertained and served by our members. Tick
ets $20.00 in Advance $25.00 At Door.
Buy // Donate a ticket for a Veteran (Char
lotte Hall Resident or other so designated).
Call 301-645-6331 for more details.
To submit your event listing to go in our Community Calendar,

please email gazettecalendar@countytimes.net with the listing
details by 12 p.m. on the Tuesday prior to our Thursday publication.
Sunday, September 25
Auditions Best Christmas Pageant Ever
North Beach
(Boys and Girls club, 9021 Dayton Ave,
North Beach)
Noon to 4 p.m.
All Ages Audition for Twin Beach Players
holiday performance of The Best Christ
mas Pageant Ever! Sunday Sept 25, 124pm, Monday Sept 26, 6-9pm. Please bring
recent photo. Auditions will consist of cold
script reads. Boys and Girls club, 9021
Dayton Ave, North Beach, MD 20714.
$5 Zumba Gold-Toning, FREE for 1st
Responders, DVFD
(Dunkirk Volunteer Fire Department
3170 W Ward Rd, Dunkirk)
7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
FREE for all current/active first respond
ers! All others pay only $5, with greater
discounts on multi-class passes. This class
is Zumba Gold Toninga dance/fitness
program specifically designed for those
interested in a high energy, but lower dif
ficulty Zumba class with toning fitness el
ements by using light weights. No experi
ence is necessary. This class will be held on
the ground floor through the rear parking
lot. For more info, e-mail me at Zumbabon
nie@comcast.net.
Commissioners Quarterly Town Hall
Meeting (District 3)
(Waldorf West Library, Room A, 10405
ODonnell Place, Waldorf)
6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
The purpose of Commissioner town hall
meetings is to take questions from those in
attendance and to discuss items of impor
tance to the citizens and the community.
Future town hall meeting dates are avail
able at www.CharlesCountyMD.gov. For
more information, contact the Public In
formation Office at 301-885-2779 or Press
Room@CharlesCountyMD.gov. Citizens
with special needs may contact the Mary
land Relay Service at 711, or Relay Service
TDD: 866-269-9006.
Science for Citizens The Chesapeake
Biological Laboratory
(142 Williams Street, Solomons)
7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Cost: FREE! No pre-registration neces
sary. Seating is available on a first-come,
first-serve basis. Who: Members of the
general public. No scientific background
needed - everyone is welcome! Why: Learn
something new and interesting while cele
brating science on scenic Solomons Island.
Managing Fisheries in the Chesapeake Bay
Ecosystem, Presented by film interviewee
Dr. Tom Miller. The Chesapeake supports
many species important to both commer
cial and recreational fisheries including
striped bass, menhaden, blue crab and oys
ter. Currently each of these species is man
aged separately. However, over the last 25
years CBL scientists have been advocating
for a new approach to managing the Bays
fisheries that explicitly recognizes inter

actions between species. This ecosystembased approach presents challenges of its
own should people interested in striped
bass have a say in how many menhaden or
blue crab are caught? This talk will look
at the science behind ecosystem-based ap
proaches and some of the societal issues it
raises.
Meet the Authors of One Maryland One
Book All American Boys
(Charles High School, 5305 Piney Church
Road, Waldorf)
11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Jason Reynolds and Brendan Kiely will
tour Maryland to speak about their awardwinning book, chosen as the book the
whole state of Maryland is being encour
aged to read. All American Boys is a 2016
Coretta Scott King Author Honor Book and
won the 2016 Walter Dean Myers Award.
St. Charles High School, 5305 Piney
Church Road, Waldorf.
Matters of Life and Death Topic
Choices and Forms
(Middleham and St. Peters Parish 10210 H
G Trueman Rd, Lusby)
7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Fall Wednesday Evening Series Mat
ters of Life and DeathTopic -End of
LifeChoices and Forms. This is a com
munity event, All Are Welcome, you do not
need to attend Middleham and St. Peters
Parish. Optional Pot Luck starts at 6:15 Pm,
all programs begin at 7:00.
VA Vet Center Outreach
(CSM, Prince Frederick Campus, Flagship
Building A, Room 101F, 115 J.W. Williams
Road, Prince Frederick)
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Department of Veterans Affairs outreach
coordinator will be on campus to provide
counseling, outreach and referral services
to veterans. Free and confidential. Visit
www.vetcenter.va.gov/.>http://www.vet
center.va.gov/.
Steak & Cheese Sandwich AmLeg Post
293
(2310 Old Washington Rd, Waldorf)
6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Steak & Cheese Sandwiches 6:00-8:30 P.M.
Al-a-cart MenuWings/Fried Shrimp/
Chicken Tenders/Poppers/French Fries.
AL Riders Queen of Hearts 7:00 P.M.
VFW 8810/AMVET 13/AL 293 at 2310 Old
Washington Rd (Rt 925) Waldorf. Call 301645-6331 for more information.
CalvART, Bringing the Colors,

Essence and People of Africa
to Paint, Stone and Wood
October 5 November 6, 2016
Join us for an exotic evening to

explore Africa in paint stone and
wood through the eyes of Mimi
Little, Suzanne Nawrot and Dave
Wardrup. This new exhibit at the
CalvART Gallery in Prince Frederick will be on display from October 5 through November 6. The
opening reception will be held on
Saturday, October 8th from 5 8
pm. Meet the artists and enjoy
food and beverages inspired by the
African culture. This is a show not
to be missed.
The idea for the show was inspired by a trip Mimi and her husband, John, took to Zimbabwe last
July. They worked with volunteers
and local people to build much
needed schools and a clinic; taught
art in the secondary school and enjoyed the songs, people and landscape of Zimbabwe. The vast landscapes
and hot colors, the Ndebele designs on
homes and fabric, the shapes and textures
of the huts and the people inspired her to
bring these images and memories to canvas
and clay.
Mimi will be donating 100% of the sales
of her paintings and tiles to the Buy a Brick
Foundation www.buyabrick.org, the nonprofit organization that introduced her to
the wonders of Africa.
Suzanne Nawrot and Dave Wardrup join
Mimi in trying to bring the feel of Africa
to the CalvART Gallery during the month
of October.
Suzanne is an extraordinary jeweler who
loves working with semi-precious gem
stones and is excited about using stones
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Pet of the Week
Meet Corporal Theo

Status: Available for Adoption
Species: Cat
Color: grey and white
Current Age: 4 Months 22 Days
(best estimate)
Corporal Theo was found at our local
police barracks. He is a sweetie pie
that isa total purrbox!
P.O. Box 184

Hollywood, MD 20636
(301) 866-0305
SELF-SERVE DOG WASH
from various African countries in her creations for the show. She will be showcasing
Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Labradorite, Turquoise and more.
Dave works in wood and has been looking forward to using native African wood
in his turnings. He has seen the trees in Africa and spoken at great length with native
artisans about the different woods in South
Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, Tanzania and several other countries.
The CalvART Gallery is located in the
Prince Frederick Center at the intersection of Rt. 4 and Rt. 231 nestled between
the Sakura Restaurant and Dreamweaver
Caf. Open Wednesday through Sunday
from 11am-5pm. For more information
visit the website www.calvartgallery.org
or call 410-610-3924.
The CalvART Gallery is a program of
the Arts Council of
CalvertCounty.
From The
CalvARTGallery
EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS AT CALVERT

MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Calvert Hospice is partnering with Calvert Memorial Hospital to provide educational seminars to our community. Attendees will learn about topics that impact endof-life care for patients and their families.
Sessions are designed to encourage group
discussion. Our next seminar is entitled
Having the Conversation and will be
held on October 4, 2016 from 6:30 8:00
pm.
Seating is limited, so register early for
seminars. All classes will be held in Classroom 2 on the Lower Level of Calvert Memorial Hospital.
Having the Conversation
Tuesday, October 4, 2016 Presenters: Dr.
Raymon Noble, Interim Medical Director
In Our Community
for Calvert Hospice and Sarah Simmons,

RN, MSN, CHPN, Director of Quality &
Education for Calvert Hospice
Sarah and Dr. Noble will talk about
when to begin having conversations
with loved ones and healthcare providers
about how we wish to spend our last days,
months, and years. The presentation will
include information on how to have tough
conversations about treatment preferences,
the benefits and burdens of life-prolonging
care, and how to respect your loved ones
preferences.
To register, visit our website at: http://
calverthospice.org/education-seminars/
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Games
CLUES ACROSS
1. Not him
4. Discrimination
against older people
10. A teams best
pitcher
11. Hard aromatic
seed of an East
Indian tree
12. San Francisco
14. Superhigh
frequency
15. Not fat
16. A movable
indicator on a
computer
18. Endings
22. Rapper Iggy
23. Environmental
kind
24. Agent of
downfall
26. Spanish be
27. Rocky Mountain
herb
28. __ and void

30. Uprising
31. Automatic teller
machine
34. European country
36. No seats available
37. Make sense of a
language
39. Sea eagle
40. One of Thors
names
41. Public relations
42. Chitchat
48. Metal alloys made
of copper and zinc
50. Explain
51. Canned fish
52. Of the nervous
system
53. Surrounded by
54. Adams wife
55. Thallium
56. Called
58. Monetary unit
25. Supplants
29. The common
gibbon
31. Members of a
Semitic people
32. Small tropical
fish
33. Of the cheek
35. Closeness
38. Consider to be
unworthy
41. Of the penis
43. Plural form of
beef
44. Able to speak or
write a language
45. Body part
46. Information
47. Communicate
information
49. Nabran village
56. Of (French)
57. Darmstadtium
59. If not
60. Very fast airplane
CLUES DOWN
1. Bother
2. Sounds caused by
reflections
3. Abstains from
4. Article
5. Intuition
6. Ideas of right and
wrong
7. Group of chemicals
8. Elected official
9. Magnesium
12. Inspect
13. Initiates function
(military)
17. Los Angeles
footballer
19. Decomposition of
a cell
20. Spartan Magistrate
21. Treaty organization
WORD SCRAMBLE
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Friends of Calvert County

Seniors, Inc.
Friends of Calvert County Seniors,

Inc. (FCCS) is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for qualified Calvert County
seniors. FCCS is seeking a treasurer.
This is a volunteer position. If interested, contact Susan Justice at the
Office on Aging at 410-535-4606. For
more information, visit the website at
fccseniors.org.
Christmas in April
Christmas in April is accepting

applications through September 30,
2016 for its workday on the last Saturday in April 2017. Applications are
available at the Calvert County senior
centers, libraries, and churches. Call
Christmas in April at 410-535-9044
to request an application be mailed to
you, for more information, or to learn
how you can volunteer. Applications
are also available on the website:
www.christmasinaprilcalvertcounty.org and may be submitted online.
High Dose Flu Shot
High-dose flu shots will be available to persons aged 65-plus by appointment at each senior center.
Medicare is accepted. If you do not
have Medicare there will be a $20
fee. Clinic Days: Tuesday, October 4, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. at Southern
Pines (410-586-2748); Friday, October
7, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. at Calvert Pines
(410-535-4606); Tuesday, October
18, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. at North Beach
(410-257-2549).
Trip
Take a trip to Washington, DC,

Wednesday, December 14 to experience the Washington National Cathedral. Enjoy a tour followed by a
High Tea with sandwiches, scones
and a scenic view of the Capitol.
Later there will be time to shop at the
Cathedrals gift shop. Fee: $57 per
person includes transportation, tour
and high tea. For more information,
contact Calvert Pines Senior Center,
410-535-4606.
Calvert Pines Senior Center

(CPSC)
Enjoy a morning with friends and

win prizes at CREATE! Bingo, Monday, September 26, 10:30 a.m.
Come to cheer on your favorite
team at the Senior vs. Staff Pool Tournament, Friday, September 30, 1 p.m.
North Beach Senior Center

(NBSC)
Join us at the Maryland Walk Day

Celebration, Wednesday, October 5,
beginning at 9 a.m. Pre-register by
September 28.

Join the Lunch Bunch at
Thursdays Restaurant, Wednesday,
October 5, 12:30 p.m. Pre-register by
September 28.
Southern Pines Senior Center

(SPSC)
Come to the (H)Our History

presentation, Hurricane Katrina,
Tuesday, September 27, 11 a.m. and
learn more about one of the deadliest
hurricanes ever to hit the
United States.
Enjoy this months movie, Joy,

Tuesday, September 27, 1 p.m. about
a woman who founds a business
dynasty.
Eating Together Menu

Chicken Salad, Tossed Salad, 3

Bean Salad, Pineapple Chunks
Spicy Chicken and Rice Bake,

Kale, Yogurt, Grapes
Salisbury Steak, Mashed Potatoes with Gravy, Tossed Salad,

Carrots,Brownie
Entertainment
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In Entertainment
Thursday, Sep. 22
Sunday, Sep. 25
Wicked Weekend
Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill (275
Lore Rd., Solomons)
7 to 11 p.m.
SoMd Fashion Truck Fest & Faire

21030 Point Lookout Road, Callaway
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
St. Marys County Fair

St. Marys County Fairground (42455
Fairgrounds Rd, Leonardtown)
3 to 9 p.m.
Rivers
The Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200
Dowell Rd., Dowell)
7:30 p.m.
Friday, Sep. 23
Kill Joe
Anthonys Bar and Grill (10371
Southern Maryland Blvd., Dunkirk)
Monday, Sep. 26
Team Trivia
Dowell Rd., Dowell)
7 p.m.
Tuesday, Sep. 27
Ben Connelly
Lore Rd., Solomons)
6 to 9 p.m.
Wednesday, Sep. 28
Funkzilla
Dowell Rd., Dowell)
8 p.m.
Wild Card Trivia

Lore Rd., Solomons)
7 to 9 p.m.
Saturday, Sep. 24
Thursday, Sep. 29
Tracy Allen
Lore Rd., Solomons)
8 p.m. to Midnight
Dylan Galvin
Apehangers (9100 Crain Highway,
Bel Alton)
7 p.m.
St. Marys County Fair

St. Marys County Fairground (42455
Fairgrounds Rd, Leonardtown)
9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Steve Nelson
Lore Rd., Solomons)
6 to 10 p.m.
Dress beCause
Elks Lodge #2092, 45779 Fire Dept.
Ln, California
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Mercy Creek
Dowell Rd., Dowell)
7:30 p.m.
Pot Roast, Whole Wheat Bread,

Mandarin Oranges
Pork Roast with Gravy, Whipped

Sweet Potatoes, Applesauce with
Cinnamon, California Blend,
Pudding
Lunches are served to seniors, aged 60-plus, and their spouses through Title
IIIC of the Older Americans Act. Suggested donation is $3. To make or cancel a
reservation call: Calvert Pines Senior Center at 410-535-4606 or
301-855-1170, North Beach Senior Center at 410-257-2549, or Southern Pines
Senior Center at 410-586-2748. Lunches are subject to change.
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The Calvert County Times is always looking for more local

talent to feature! To submit art or band information for our
entertainment section, e-mail crista@countytimes.net
Please submit calendar listings by noon on the Tuesday

prior to our Thursday publication.
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Games Writers
Contributing
Wanderings
f an
o Aimless Mind
by Shelby Oppermann
Contributing Writer
My Side of the Yard

Oh boy, cooler weather means fire pit
nights are coming soon and I cant wait. I
think all of us are ready for fall this year. I
know I am. Please, lets not have anymore
90 plus degree humid weather. Hopefully
the mosquitos will go into hibernation or
whatever it is that they do. I think I am getting almost immune to the bites now. And it
seems like the leaves are falling earlier this
year too. My husband said he will close our
pool the end of the week because of all the
leaves Ill miss looking at it. I was driving home last night and thought, Wow the
corn is already brown it seems like just
yesterday the stalks were green and lush.
My favorite little friends, the squirrels, (you know I am saying that sarcastically) are busy in our yard grabbing all
the nuts they can hoard. We have Hickory
nuts, Acorns, and Black Walnuts its like
a field day for them. This year the squirrels
may have to make do with a few less nuts
now that we have Mindy. Mindy is a voracious, nut-eating dog. She doesnt always
eat them; in fact I think she spits most of
the nut out like she does with sticks. Well, I
suppose dogs need their fiber too.

I am partial to the acorns and hickory nuts. The scent is so wonderful from
Hickory nuts especially. I am constantly
picking them up and smelling them that
is when I am not slipping on them. One of
the first things I remember after marrying
my husband and moving in this house was
walking out the front door in the fall, and
slipping and falling on the nuts in the yard.
The bruises stayed for quite a while.
When I was a child I would sit under
our Hickory tree and write in my diary or
read my Nancy Drew books, completely
oblivious to ants or anything else for that
matter. The book I loved the most as a
young girl was My Side of the Mountain by
Jean Craighead George. A movie was also
made of this in 1969. This is how I wanted
to live my life at 8 years old, and I am sure
many other children did at that time as
well. The story revolves around a 12-yearold boy named Sam Gribley who leaves for
the Canadian woods to live alone and work
on experiments. He makes a home in the
hollow of a tree and befriends all the forest
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animals. One of my favorite parts is when

he crushes acorns to make flour for his
pancakes. I always wanted to do that and
vaguely remember crushing a few acorns
when I wasnt squashing Sumac berries to
make ink with which to draw. I still would
like to try that but looked up acorn flour
and found that it is too much work. I did
find a site to buy all things acorn: Acorno
Acorns, where they advertise the flour:
Buy all-natural gluten free white oak
acorn flour. Preparing Acorn flour for edible consumption is a long tedious process
of leaching the acorns of tannins, peeling
the skin off the acorns and grinding the
acorn nut meats into flour. Order a lb. of
delicious nutty & earthy white oak acorn
flour today! The site also posted the price
as $29.95 a pound. Wow, you have to really
like acorn flour forthat.
As an added bonus you can also order
up to 50,000 pounds of acorns picked from
all over the Eastern United States. Why?
I have to ask. The gallon bottle of acorn

scent to be used as a deer attractant also
caught my eye. For only $65.00 a gallon it
says you can spray the area around where
you are hunting for a mouth-watering attractant for the deer. The site also suggests
spraying yourself and your clothing with
the acorn scent. Again, I have to ask why
you would want to spray yourself to attract deer. That can only have a bad outcome Im thinking. Especially after the
run-in Mindy and I had with the crazed
buck a few weeks ago. What would have
happened if I had been sitting in a pile of
acorns before our walk. I shudder to think.
Well anyway, have a good weekend, and
Ill try to not act like a nut.
To each new days adventure, Shelby
Please send your comments or ideas to:
shelbys.wanderings@yahoo.com or find
me on facebook: Wanderings of an aimless
mind
Joyce
to the World
By Laura Joyce
Contributing Writer
A Joyce By Any Other Name

Some months ago, Prince Firstly came
to me one evening and told me that he had
decided it was time to propose to his longtime girlfriend, the Lovely Lady Sarah.
Weve all assumed that they would eventually marry, but now it was going to be formalized, the agreement locked down.
Part of the timing, the Prince explained,
was a recent health scare Sarah had.
Though she is absolutely fine now, he found
himself thinking, suddenly about what his
life would be like without her in it. As if I
would object (I wouldnt) that he was rushing things out of fear, he hurriedly assured
me that hed been thinking about marriage
for quite a while. They talked about it from
time to time, too; he was confident that this
was what both he and Sarah wanted.
He had a plan: they were going on a trip
to Niagara Falls in a few months, and he
intended to surprise her as they passed under the waterfalls. After some moderate
agonizing, he also had a ring. Sarah had
cooperated by dropping the occasional hint
over the years about how much she likes
sapphires, and Prince Firstly listened, tucking away first the information, and eventually the ring, in anticipation of the moment.
When the time arrived, he dropped to
one knee like a Knight errant, pledging
his troth and, I assume, putting into words
what has long been understood. There were
tears, laughter, and pictures (the others on
the Maid of the Mist, strangers when they
pushed off from the dock, became instant
friends for the day; in the pictures you can
see the smiles and almost hear the cheering
as the circle surrounding them celebrates
the new beginning).
That evening, my eldest son and my

daughter-in-law-to-be called to officially
announce the news. As if it was yesterday, I
remembered making a similar call 27 years
before. Now, of course, things are a little
more technologically advanced. Prince
Firstly, Sarah, and I were talking on Facetime, so I could see the joy on their faces as
I heard it in their words and voices. They
sounded giddy, proud, excited, and a hundred other emotions that capture just what
a wonderful pair they are, and just how
promising the future looks for them.

As I hung up after we talked,
I found myself thinking about howas
a feministI had wondered, in the past,
whether my sons wives would keep their
own names. While I would never interfere
with relationship decisions that are theirs
alone, in the past I had wondered what I
might say if they asked for my opinion on
the name-change issue. It turns out, though,
that in the case of Prince Firstly and Sarah,
this issue wont be the one that causes their
first major engaged-couple conflict.

Prince Firstlys civilian name is
Chris Joyce, and his fiances name is SarahJoyce. So, thats one possible source of
stress eliminated; drivers licenses, bank
cards, you name it, will all stay the same,
as if theyve been a couple forever (legally speaking). In any case, when it comes
to whats really important--extra-legally
speaking--Im pretty sure thats so; they
have been soul-mates forever.
As a parent, I cant think of anything I
want more for my children.
I love hearing from you; feel free to email
me at thewordtech@md.metrocast.net.
Contributing Writers
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Southern Marylander You Should Know
By David Spigler
Contributing Writer
DEACON ROBERT AND JANE CONNELLY
LIFELONG COMMUNITY, CHURCH, AND EDUCATION VOLUNTEER LEADERS

Last week I told the story about young
15 year old Josh Deguzman, the sharp Boy
Scout responsible for a project to erect a
fence that helps to keep school kids safer
when playing on the school grounds. This
week, I want to report on a wonderful loving couple in their eighties that have devoted
their lives in the support of others. Robert
and Jane Connelly continue to perform and
contribute acts of charity and service and
are just outstanding role models who are
living proof that we can remain viable and
productive well into our later years! These
two octogenarians amaze me with their
spunk and energy to this day! Just this
week while attending the funeral Mass for
a previous unsung hero highlighted by me
last year, Deacon Bob helped celebrate
this service by reading the Gospel while
Jane sang as a member of the choir. I have
never met a couple that just cannot sit still!
Bob and Jane have had very interesting
and exciting lives. They are not from the
area and took more than 23 years in deciding to retire to Southern Maryland. But
looking back they are happy to have made
the choice to come to the land of the pleasant living or, as they refer to it, Gods
Country! They spent years searching the
entire East Coast before deciding to anchor
here along the Patuxent. They logged considerable time sailing on the Chesapeake
Bay and have been members of the United
States Power Squadron all of their married
life. Upon retiring here, they also joined the
Patuxent River Sail and Power Squadron.
Bob was born in Detroit, Michigan and
was raised in nearby Grosse Pointe. Jane
hails from Westchester, New York and was
raised in Grosse Pointe as well. They met
in 1956 and after a long courtship [by todays standards], they married in 1958 and
recently celebrated their 58th Anniversary.
Young Bob attended a Jesuit high school
in Campion, Wisconsin and following graduation enlisted in the Navy and attended
boot camp at Great Lakes, Illinois. He was
assigned to the crew of President Harry Trumans yacht the USS Williamsburg here in
Washington, DC. He held the position as the
Ships Photographer and during his exciting
two years with the President, he had the opportunity to meet many leaders of the free
world including Winston Churchill among
others. He later served on a Navy destroyer
in Europe, a job that had to be less thrilling
and memorable. Following his service, he
returned to Detroit and completed his Jesuit
education at the University of Detroit earning a Masters Degree in Business.
Jane attended high school in Grosse
Pointe, studied at the Convent of the Sacred Heart and completed her education
at the Newton College of the Sacred Heart
in Massachusetts, now part of Boston College. Both of their schools stressed the importance of service to others as part of their
curriculum. And it is obvious, this training
played a large part in forming the direction
their early lives took over the years. Jane
began by working summers at a settlement
house in Detroit counseling a group of 9 and
10 year old boys, instructing them in their
studies as well as in their play. She was crazy about working with these kids and fell in
love with working with youth and education. She made a career out of seizing opportunities to work with young people and
turning them into mature youngadults.
These two started their family while living in Michigan, eventually raising four
children Richard, Mary Beth, Heather,
and Bill who is deceased. They are proud
grandparents of seven, of whom one, Kyle,
is deceased. Following a short career
with Michigan Bell, Bob transferred to
Chesapeake and Potomac Bell [now Verizon] here in DC in the early 60s. They
joined St. Elizabeths Parish in Rockville.
The congregation had no church building
at the time and held Sunday Masses at a
movie theater! I have been there and done
that having attended Mass at the Langley
Park Theater for a couple of years until St.
Camillus raised enough money to build a
church as well. I raise eyebrows when I
tell folks I made my First Communion in a
movie house!
An interesting fact about this time in their
life, they met a young teenager that was
helping at the theater during Mass. That
teenager is now Monsignor Mike Wilson,
Pastor of Our Lady Star of the Sea where
Bob serves as a Deacon! And good friends
at St. Elizabeths, Deacon Jack and Mary
Ann Etzel, later came down to Solomons
where Jack was also a Deacon at Our Lady
until his passing two months ago. I told
Jacks wonderful story last month.
Bob has been an ordained deacon in the
Archdiocese of Washington, DC for 36
years. While in Rockville, they both volunteered as Directors for the Family Life Bureau. They also became involved in the Pro
Life movement and founded the first Birthright organization in DC. Bob volunteered
his time delivering the Liturgy,
visiting the sick
and dying and
giving
communion to the
bedridden. He
also
trained
and
received
cer tif ication
as a Hospital
Chaplain. For
his many years
of service, Bob
was awarded the
Pro Ecclesia et
Pontifices, the
highest Roman
Catholic Church
medal the Pope
can award a
member of the
clergy!
Jane has received significant
recognition for own
good
works.
She worked for
years as a Historic St. Marys
City
Teacher
and Guide. She
spent time in
Calvert County as a volunteer at S.M.I.L.E.,

an ecumenical effort to feed and support
the needy of Southern Maryland. She also
was a Counselor at St. Marys Ryken High
School and is currently a second grade tutor at Our Lady Star of the Sea. She recently was honored with the Ryken Award,
an annual award given to a faculty or staff
member by their peers to an individual who
regularly exhibits the virtues of the Xavarian Charisma, Zeal, Humility, Compassion, Trust, and Simplicity. Jane is all that
and more!
I am honored to have this opportunity to
tell you about this wonderful couple. They
are amazing as they continue to help others
despite their own health issues and problems with the aging process. We started
this story while sitting in the Emergency
Room at Calvert Memorial of all things!
Bob and Jane, thank you for allowing me

to share your story with our readers. You
impress me with your stamina. And, as always, thank you for everything you do!
Dave Spigler resides in Lusby at his home
Hog Heaven with his wife Deb. He has
lived in Southern Maryland since 1979
and has been recognized several times
for his years of community service. He
received the Calvert You Are Beautiful
Award for 2013 and was recognized by
the Maryland Knights of Columbus as the
Maryland Citizen of the Year in 2011.
Dave was a member of the Hogettes, the
Washington Redskins Biggest Fans for
22 years. If you know of an unsung hero of
Southern Maryland, please contact Dave at
spiggy@erols.com.
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