2015-10-15 Calvert County Times

The Calvert County Times
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Thursday, October 15, 2015
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Chesapeake Beach Events in Peril

IN LOCAL
If You Dont Own

the Mobile Home,
Youre Not the Resident
IN COMMUNITY
Equestrian
Open House
IN ENTERTAINMENT
Halloween In
The Garden
IN LOCAL
Bus Contractors
Seeking Back Pay
for Special Events
Photo by Frank Marquart
FEATURE STORY
pg. 6
PRAD at The Museum
The $7.4 million

that is in our savings
account is taxpayer
money, we should
spend that on events
for taxpayers.
-Town Councilman, Bob Carpenter
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If You Dont Own the Mobile Home,

Youre Not the Resident
By Sarah Miller
Staff Writer
A number of families are facing
homelessness at the end of the week,
when eviction notices at Hallowing
Point Trailer Park are scheduled to go
into effect.
The families are victims of loopholes
and statute interpretations, resulting in
a situation in which nobody is legally
bound to help them, though a number
of community organizations, including Project ECHO, the Calvert County
Housing Authority, SMILE, the Calvert
Interfaith Council, Community Ministry, and Calvert Department of Social
Services, are banding together to try.
In a similar situation in St. Marys
County, the county purchased a number
of flattops with the intention to demolish them. The county used a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG),
which in turn triggered a Local NonDisplacement and Relocation Plan and a
Citizens Participation Plan, said Calvert
County Attorney John Norris, who was
the County Attorney for St. Marys at
the time. These plans were required because of the funding source being used.
St. Marys was required to help residents
of the flattop structures find a new place
to live, put down a security deposit, offer rental assistance, and assist with
moving expenses.
In this case, the property is to be purchased by the Department of Natural
Resources (DNR) for $1.9 million, to
be paid to Hallowing Point Trailer Park
landlord Mike Mona. The deal will not
be finalized until August 2016, according to DNR representatives.
DNR was not required to offer any
such assistance to the families living at
Hallowing Point Trailer Park because
they are not using a CDBG, Norris said.
Thats why people are being treated
differently, Norris said, adding that just
because the funding source was different didnt mean the state had to proceed
as they did in leaving it up to the landlord to evict the tenants.
Prior to going to court to evict the residents at Hallowing Point Trailer Park,
Mona, told residents to hold off on pay-
ing their rent for September, Norris said.

Once the first of the month passed, the
landlord filed for eviction on the grounds
of failure to pay rent.
That was sneaky, Norris said, saying the landlord could easily have given
tenants notice on Sept. 1 that everyone
had to be out by Nov. 1.
The action he took, which precipitated
into a court ordered eviction date of Oct.
18, bought Mona two weeks of time and
gave him the ability to get the Calvert
Sheriffs Office involved immediately
once the eviction date takes effect, Norris said. Mona has not filed to recoup the
lost rent money.
I dont know that they gained a lot by
choosing that action.
A lot of the confusion over the situation comes from the Maryland State
statutes defining mobile homes and
residents.
If you dont own the mobile home,
youre not the resident, Norris said.
The statutes were written to protect
mobile home owners in the event that the
county, state, or landowner changes the
land use classification. The owners are
to be given time to find a place to move
their home and settle in, he said. In this
instance, Mona owns the mobile homes
and can do as he sees fit with them.
If Mona was filing for a change in
land use through the county, the county
would require him to develop, and stick
to, a plan to offer assistance to the residents he is displacing, Norris said. But
this is not a change in use. Mona is selling the land to the State of Maryland.
The state is not subject to local zoning, Norris said, and while Calvert will
be working with DNR to develop the site
plan, DNR does not require the countys
approval to move forward with plans on
the land once they take ownership of it.
The county wasnt aware that the
property containing Hallowing Point
Trailer Park was available for sale until
after DNR had acquired the property.
In reference to the acquisition of the
property, Eric Shirk, Press Secretary
with the Office of Governor Larry Hogan had this to say
The acquisition of this land was
not only unanimously approved by the
Photos by Frank Marquart
Board of Public Works, but also unanimously supported by every single commissioner in Calvert County. The Governors Office has directed secretaries Holt
and Malhotra to reach out to the affected
residents and ensure that the appropriate
services are provided.
For more information, or to reach out
to your government representatives, visit www.co.cal.md.us or governor.maryland.gov.

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Bus Contractors Seeking

Back Pay for Special Events
By Sarah Miller
Staff Writer
These are people who have provided service for decades, said attorney
David Sheehan, the hired representative for four local bus contractors
who make up 80 percent of school
busses that serve students throughout
Calvert.
The contractors recently found they
have not been paid for extra runs they
have made over the past few years, and
are seeking the back pay from Calvert
County Public Schools (CCPS).
All of the contractors have a long
history with CCPS, he said. The genesis of the current situation is a discrepancy in payments to contractors
over the years, Sheehan said. The contractors discovered a few months ago
that they had not been paid for a number of special runs, including transportation to and from sports, special
events, and field trips.
Contractors claimed they have been
shorted tens of thousands of dollars in
not being paid for those runs, Sheehan
said.
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said there was a discrepancy in what

contractors were paid and what they
were owed. This was due in part to
the fact that contractors were turning
over their mileage, but not completing full invoices. Instead, they were
allowing CCPS to do the math and not
double-checking the end result.
When contractors requested copies
of the documentation for review, they
were told they needed to request them
under the Freedom of Information act
and pay for the copies, Sheehan said.
Another part of the problem came
from the way payment went out to bus
contractors, he said. Until recently,
the CCPS Department of Finance
handled all distribution of funds with
the notable exception of payments to
bus contractors. Those disbursements
were handled by the Department of
Student Transportation, Curry said,
and the Department of Transportation
did not stick consistently to the agreed
upon formula.
Contractors and CCPS are not in total agreement on the amount of back
pay owed, Curry said. Both parties
are currently reviewing documentation. According to Curry, there is ap-
proximately $25,000 in back pay to be

distributed among the four contractors. According to Sheehan, that number is closer to $200,000. Both parties
must be in agreement before back pay
can be issued.
CCPS has been resistant in solving
the matter, Sheehan said. In early September, the four contractors sat down
with representatives from CCPS, the
Calvert Board of Education, and the
Calvert Board of County Commissioners to discuss the discrepancies.
Following the meeting, CCPS and the
BOE were given two weeks to decide
how they wanted to proceed.
At the end of the two week period,
they sent us a letter basically saying
drop dead, Sheehan said. He received the letter on Sept. 28, and since
then CCPS has offered settlements in
amounts far less than what contractors believe they are owed.
Currently, no litigation has been
filed, Sheehan said. It will be far
cheaper, and take far less time, if both
parties agree to go to a mediation
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On Sept. 28 and 29, the Leadership Southern Maryland (LSM) Class of 2016 participated in the first of nine educational programs, Orientation Retreat, for the 2015-16
LSM class. The two-day event was hosted
at the Holiday Inn - Solomons with Honorary Founding Member, Mr. Eliot Pfanstiehl,
CEO of Strathmore in Rockville, MD, as the
facilitator. The participants were led through
a number of leadership and assimilation exercises that allowed them to bond as a cohort
and prepare them for their nine-month LSM
journey. In addition, they were presented an
economics brief targeted to the region by Dr.
Memo Diriker, Founding Director of Salisbury Universitys Business, Economic, and
Community Outreach Network (BEACON).
The afternoon afforded the participants access to the all three county commissioner
Presidents through a Commissioner Panel Mr. Steve Weems (Calvert), Mr. Peter Murphy
(Charles), and Mr. Randy Guy (St. Marys).
The day extended into an evening gathering
hosted under the Lighthouse at Calvert Marine Museum by its director, Mr. Doug Alves,
LSM13 and catered by Elements Eatery and
Mixology. More than 125 public, private, and
nonprofit leaders from the Southern Maryland region attended this amazing reception
and welcomed the Class of 2016.
The second day hosted additional leadership and community trusteeship exercises
along with presentations by Leadership
Maryland and Leadership Southern Maryland alumni regarding their experiences with
the program and the impact of LSM on their
professional and personal lives. One particularly riveting presentation was provided
by RADM USN Retired Charles H. Bert
Johnston on dealing with gray issues in the
leadership realm.
The class interacted with staff, program
advocates, and leaders living and working
in the Southern Maryland region throughout
the two days. Overall, the class participants
are thrilled to be part of Leadership Southern
Maryland and the Class of 2016.
Founded in 2008, LSM has successfully
graduated nearly 240 regional leaders. LSM
is an independent, educational leadership development organization designed to broaden
the knowledge base of mid- to senior-level
public and private sector executives about the
critical issues, challenges, and opportunities
facing the region. Leadership Southern Maryland is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.
LSM is a nine-month tuition-based program specifically designed to develop leaders
from the Southern Maryland area for regional
collaboration. The LSM program is dedicated
to building a cadre of informed regional leaders, prepared to address common issues and
bring long-term benefit to their neighbors and
communities and incorporates a cross-section
of the region to include diversity of geographic location, profession, ethnicity and gender.
The participants represent a broad array
of high caliber folks from an extraordinary
pool of applicants living and/or working in
Calvert, Charles, and St. Marys counties,
said Helen Mattingly Wernecke, executive
director of Leadership Southern Maryland.
After participating in the LSM program,
with a wide range of experiences throughout
the year, these leaders will serve as important
embassadors in the challenging and exciting effort to improve and shape the future of
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Leadership Southern
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From Calvert County Carrie N. Plymire, director of the Calvert Library
Anthony J. Pucciarella, owner of Alaris
Kasia A. Sweeney, associate vice president of corporate communication and client services for Calvert
Memorial Hospital/Calvert Health Systems
Angela M. Walters, public information specialist
for the Calvert County Department of Economic
Development
Christian E. Zimmermann, director of financial resources for the College of Southern Maryland
From St. Marys County
Samuel C. P. Baldwin, managing partner for Baldwin
& Briscoe, P. C.
Laura M. Boonchaisri, publicity and outreach coordinator for St. Marys County Library
Teresa L. Brannigan, director of hospice and palliative care for Hospice of St. Marys/MedStar St.
Marys Hospital
Linda D. Colina, president and chief executive officer
for Technology Solutions, Inc.
Amy E. Cricchi, director of admissions for St. Marys
Ryken High School
Michael J. Cummings, director of admissions for St.
Marys College of Maryland
Michael C. DeManss, managing director for DeManss and Associates, LLC
Ruby E. Hawks, marketing and public relations specialist for MedStar St. Marys Hospital
Tony Jones, public information officer for St. Marys
County Government
Roberta M. Loker, reserve mortgage specialist for
Primary Residential Mortgage, Inc.
Kathleen McClernan-Walz, attorney for Southern
Maryland Center for Family Advocacy
Joseph A. Mortensen, chief of staff for the Test and
Evaluation Group at the Naval Air Systems Command
Jennifer C. Normyle, software engineer for
Smartronix
Maurice D. Patterson, president for the National
Society of Black Engineers - Southern Maryland
Professionals
Michelle A. Reeves, programs and promotions manager for The Wills Group
William C. Reuter, Jr., financial advisor for First
Command Financial Services
Robin H. Salanon, director of human resources for the
Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division
Gladys B. Steptoe, contracting officer for the Navy
Engineering Logistics Office
Frank E. Taylor, president of Taylor Gas Company,
Inc.
Kelly L. Williams, corporate director of human resources for The Cherry Cove Group
From Prince Georges County, though she works
in Calvert County
Angel D. Wright, director of human resources for The
Arc of Southern Maryland
From Charles County
David R. Hupp, clinical outcomes analyst for University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center
Katherine OMalley-Simpson, director of communications/media for Charles County Public Schools
Larisa J. Pfeiffer, community relations coordinator for
the College of Southern Maryland
Thomas Quattlebaum, managing partner for the Titan
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Calvert Marine Museum Hosts

Patuxent River Appreciation Days
By Murigheal Wheeler
Contributing Writer
The Patuxent River Appreciation Days is an annual event
hosted by the Calvert Marine
Museum.
The event included live
bands, small booths and food
vendors, and interactive areas for both older and younger
participants. Demonstrations
by staff at the Calvert Marine

museum staff to educate the
younger and sometimes adult
audience of the importance of
different creatures and their
aquatic or land environment.
Participants got to learn about
the area they live and how to
take care of it while enjoying
the other parts of the event.
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Old friends and nearby residents (from right to left) Barbara Barrett, Stephany
Smith, Beth Wyrough enjoying the booths, and reminiscing about their time in
the parade.
Children play on the boat near the entrance of the

Calvert Marine Museum, and the area for the Patuxent
River Appreciation Days.
Photos by Muirgheal Wheeler

Families walk down the peer for either boat rides or to build their
own miniature boat at the tent station.
CALVERT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL FOUNDATION, INC./ 2014 HARVEST BALL
An
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Proceeds from this years Harvest Ball will help fund a mobile health unit
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Possession of Alprazolam:
On Oct. 8 at 5:03 p.m., Trooper First Class
Wiesemann responded to the WAWA in Market Square, Prince Frederick for a female and
child who needed assistance. The female,
Tonya M. Vester, 31 of Lusby, stated she had
already contacted someone for a ride home.
A check through NCIC advised that Ms.
Vester had an active warrant through the Calvert County Sheriffs Office. She was placed
under arrest and a search revealed prescription medication, Alprazolam, for which she
did not have a prescription. Ms. Vester was
incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention
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Theft:
On Oct. 9 at 11:58 a.m., Trooper First Class
Oles responded to the Green Turtle Restaurant in Prince Frederick for a reported theft.
The victim reported that her wallet was
stolen. Video surveillance footage showed
Sharon M. Bowley, 50 of Prince Frederick
putting the wallet into her bag and leaving
the restaurant. Ms. Bowley was located and
arrested on theft charges.
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Supporting Calvert County government operations and citizens is a small group of dedicated employees who provide a wide range of
information technology functions and services:
Video management and storage supporting
security camera system (more than 100 cameras); application installation and support for the
in-car video camera system in the Sheriffs road
patrol vehicles, platform configuration and administration for the live and recorded streaming
of Commissioner Meetings and other videos.
They maintain a web presence through a variety
of websites - citizen communication, emergency
alerts and information, online tax payment, online sports registration.
Many applications, up to 100 limited or specialized use applications throughout county
government in addition to the major systems
support Department of Community Planning
and Building, the Division of Inspections &
Permits, Environmental Health; museum collection management; work order management;
vehicle repair, service and fuel management;
training and certification tracking, inmate services tracking; accounting, payroll, budgeting,
purchasing, billing, receipting, tax collection
and human resources; public safety and protection services including 911 Dispatching; Fire,
Rescue, EMS; Emergency Management; Sheriffs Office, Detention, Animal Control, and
States Attorney; records management system,
including storage, retention, security, integration, and access; recreational services as well as
facilities management and public infrastructure
including water and sewer, roads and related
assets; GIS applications used in land use and
management.
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ment, implementation, deployment, management and support and integration for all publicly
accessible GIS applications and data through a
variety of interactive web based maps and tools.
Manage a call center to receive, prioritize, assign and track requests for service from County
Departments. Maintain an organized and complex call center responsible for taking all calls
for all teams within Technology Services, including network, enterprise applications, GIS,
and telecommunications.
Establish and maintain configurations of all
county desktops, laptops, mobile computers and
tablets to ensure reliable performance for end
users. Monitor desktop configurations to ensure software licensing compliance, maintains
back-up files and copies of programs and local
databases.
Manage the purchase, deployment, and replacement of county desktop and laptop computers, tablets and printer.
Ensure the reliability of the county network
Implement, support and maintain network
hardware including virtual server infrastructure hosting more than 200 servers across three
County datacenters; an enterprise Storage Area
Network (SAN) fabric; infrastructure for VoIP
telephony; and management of all County
mobile smart devices (iPads, iPhones, Smartphones, Tablets)
In short, Calvert County government cannot
exist without this organization and the dedicated employees.
Board of County Commissioners
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3rd District Representative
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Eric McKay
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Feature Story
Chesapeake Beach Special

Events Budget in Question
Family Fun Night Cancelled, Christmas and Easter Events at Risk

By Crista Dockray
Staff Writer
The Chesapeake Beach Holiday Lighting Ceremony, Brightest Beacon on the

Bay and The Easter Festival are all in a
standstill after a $40,000 special events
budget cut in June.
In May 2015, the Chesapeake Town
council held a five-hour work session from
7 p.m. to midnight that reviewed the upcoming general fund budget of the town.
According to Mayor Bruce A. Wahl, they
were given worksheets that held every line
item in the budget. The council members
reviewed every page and every line item
and the mayor made sure to individually
go through and ask each council member
if they wanted a change to any of the items.
When the meeting was over, every item
had at least four council members in support of it. Although not everybody got what
he or she wanted, there was compromise.
It was a grueling process, said Wahl.
With that done, it was believed that
there was a consensus budget.
When it came time to voting for the
budget in June, however, the vote for the
ordinance did not go as planned.
Three of the council members voted
in favor of the ordinance, this was Town
Councilmen Pat Irish Mahoney, Bob
Carpenter, and Stewart B. Cumbo. Two
council members voted against it, which
was Councilwoman Valerie Beaudin and
Eric Reinhardt, and an extension from Jeff
Krahling.
What he was doing was subverting the
will of the people as far as Im concerned
because he denied me the opportunity to
break the tie, whichever way I would have
broken it, said Wahl.
Bob Carpenter, Councilman

Town of Chesapeake Beach
Krahling commented that there was

something in the budget that he did not
agree with so he abstained from voting.
Later, an amendment was proposed
to the ordinance that adjusted the budget
roughly $400,000 so that money would
not have to be taken from the towns reserves in order to balance the budget.
Beaudin commented that she was for
the amendment because she did not approve of taking money out of the towns
reserve accounts because of the debt that
the town holds.
I fully support, until we get our fiscal house in order, those cuts, without a
doubt, without reservation and I would do
it again, she said.
According to the outstanding loans and
payoff dates as of June 30, 2015, the town
holds $2.1 million in General Fund loans
and $8.2 million in Utility Fund loans.
Much of these loans are due to the wastewater treatment plant and all of these loans
allow many years to be paid off with little
to no interest attached to them. To make
sure these debts get paid, each year when
the budget comes around, there are allocated funds assigned.
Wahl explained that there in only one
county in the state of Maryland that has
enough money to pay everything with
cash, the rest take out loans.
We do have debt, thats the normal way
of conducting business, said Wahl. He
went on to say, The town is in a very enviable position and has been for decades
We have absolutely no significant financial
problems. We certainly have to be prudent
in what we do and weve been prudent in
what we do.
The amendment was passed due to the
votes by Beaudin, Reinhart and Krahling
Photo by Frank Marquart
and Wahl, however, Wahl said he felt he

had a gun to his head and was forced to
accept the amendment so that he could pay
his employees in two weeks time.
With the amendment, there were four
items that were taken and reconsidered.
According to Wahl, there were the upgrades and repairs to the veterans park
which was cut by roughly $200,000, the
planning and zoning $42,000 budget was
eliminated, the property maintenance was
cut by around $65,000 and the special
events were cut by $40,000.
The mayor said he was forced to work
with what was proposed and had to take out
the money that funded the long-time annual events, which include the Water Park
Halloween Family Fun Night, the Holiday
Lighting Ceremony, Brightest Beacon on
the Bay and The Easter Festival.
Carpenter is very disappointed by this
decision, especially since he believes the
alternative solution to cutting the events is
to use the reserve account of $7.4 million
for funding.
The $7.4 million that is in our savings
account is taxpayer money, we should
spend that on events for taxpayers, said
Carpenter.
Wahl also brings up this solution.
It was no necessity to cut anything, the
fact of the matter is the town has a combined reserve fund of $7.4 million, there
is no reason nitpicking, frankly nitpicking, and cutting these items out other than
these council members trying to assert
themselves to prove that they can do things
that are not in the best interest of the public
as far as Im concerned, he said.
Krahling believes that there is money
that can be moved around in the existing
budget that was passed and there is no
need to take out the money for the special
events from the reserve accounts.
There is hope, however, to bring back
the Christmas and Easter events. Unfortunately, the Water Park Halloween Family
Fun Night was cancelled with no time to
replan or get funding.
Mahoney is bringing attention to an
ordinance to the Oct. 15 meeting that
will take $7,250 from the towns reserves,
move it into the current year budget and
allow the town to have the Christmas and
Easter events.
It was my decision as the longest serving town councilman and the vice presi-
The $7.4 million

that is in our
savings account is
taxpayer money,
we should spend
that on events
for taxpayers
dent, to go ahead and take the bull by the horns and

resolve the problem, said Mahoney. He continued,
What Im trying to do is mediate an issue for the
common good of the people of Chesapeake beach.
According to Mahoney, he has the commitment
of three councilmen and himself that will be voting
for the ordinance on Nov. 19. With the majority, they
will continue to plan the holiday events.
We are moving forward in scheduling the
Christmas events, we have to, we cant wait until
Nov. 19. We have to call the North Pole and book
Santa Clause if you know what I mean, he said.
Commitments can change, however, so the special events still remain up in the air.
Mahoney said the council can fight their future
fights, but for now, he will do what he feels is right.
crista@countytimes.net
September 24, 2015
To The Editor:
As you have probably heard by now, the
Family Fun Night at the Chesapeake Beach
Waterpark scheduled for Sunday, October
18 has been cancelled.
As a resident and an elected official of
the Town, I am embarrassed and upset that
an event which allowed over 1,000 children each year to Trick or Treat in a safe
friendly atmosphere had to be cancelled.
Unfortunately, three of my colleagues, Ms.
Valerie Beaudin, Mr. Jeff Krahling and Mr.
Eric Reinhardt felt it necessary to remove
funds from the Special Events budget rather than allocate money from our Reserve
Account.
But, it doesnt stop there.
Ms. Beaudin, Mr. Krahling and Mr. Reinhardts action have also resulted in the
cancellation of the Towns Annual Light Up
The Town night (the Sunday after Thanksgiving). This event not only ushered in the
holiday season in Chesapeake Beach, but
allowed the musicians of Beach Elementary
School to entertain their parents, friends
and the residents of the Beach with holiday
carols. It also allowed hundreds of children to see Santa and share with him their
Christmas wish list.
And, it doesnt stop there.
Due to the actions of Ms. Beaudin, Mr.
Krahling and Mr. Reinhardt, the annual
Easter Festival held in the Spring has also
been cancelled.
Why would three elected officials of a
municipality that ended FY2015 (on June
30, 2015) with a $1.2 million surplus and
over $7,400,000 in their reserve accounts
feel a need to cut the Special Events budget
resulting in these events for our children being cancelled?
I encourage you to attend the October
15th meeting of the Chesapeake Beach
Town Council and ask Ms. Beaudin, Mr.
Krahling and Mr. Reinhardt this question.
Bob Carpenter, Councilman
Town of Chesapeake Beach
703-980-2144
bobcarpenter1957@gmail.com
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Obituaries
The Calvert County Times runs complimentary obituaries as submitted by funeral homes
and readers. We run them in the order we receive them. Any submissions that come to
news@countytimes.net after noon on Mondays may run in the following weeks edition.
Gladys Irene Freeman, 70

Gladys Irene Freeman
(Gee) ,age 70, of Prince Frederick, Md., passed away Oct.
7 of natural causes peacefully in her home. Gee was a
native born Washingtonian.
As a D.C. limo driver, she
enjoyed educating the tourists about the city she loved. She was also a
member of the Maryland Astronomy Club. In
her later years, Gee connected her passion for
art and animals to support the efforts of her
familys organization, Pets with Disabilities.
As a full time volunteer, she donated many
animal portraits, fostered and adopted several
senior disabled dogs, and continued providing a safe haven for several birds in need. Gee
is survived by three sons, Michael Dickerson,
Frank Dickerson, Paul Freeman and several
nieces, nephews and grandchildren. Other
family members that will miss her, brother
Stan Chaney and sister Peggy Stanton. There
was a gathering for family and friends on
Tuesday, Oct. 13, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at
Rausch Funeral Home, 4405 Broomes Island
Rd., Port Republic, Md. with a service at 1
p.m. In lieu of flowers please make donations
to Pets with Disabilities, 635 Clay Hammond
Rd., Prince Frederick, Md. 20678, www.
petswithdisabilities.org.
John Hardeo Baboolal, 65

John Hardeo Baboolal, Jockey, of North
Beach, Md., passed away on Sept. 11 at the
age of 65. He was born in Trinidad on April
26, 1950 to the late Bhiro Baboolal and Rampiari Baboolal. His early years were spent at
the Santa Rosa Race Track where he learned
to muck stall and exercise racehorses. He
became one of the most talented jockeys in
Trinidad before coming to the U.S. in Dec.,
1967 to pursue his racing career. He had a
clock in his head and the hands to hold the
reins. He rode his first win in the U.S. on Feb.
29, 1968 on a horse named SHAMAN. He
won races for some of the top trainers in the
State of Md.: R. E. Dutrow, Tuffy Hacker,
Ronald Cartright, Grover (Bud) Delp, King T.
Leatherbury, Howard Wolfendale and Ernest
(Chico) Green to name a few. A good gate
jockey who rode regularly on the Maryland
circuit but won in other states, he was implemented as an unindicted co-conspirator in
what is known as the St. Valentines Day Massacre, when jockeys conspired to hold their
horses in the ninth race at Bowie Racetrack
in Md. on Feb. 14, 1975. His license was sus-
pended for 10 years. He continued to exercise

and break racehorses on farms and continued
to ride races in Canada. He returned to riding where he was the leading rider at Bowie
Racetrack when it closed in 1985. He officially retired as a jockey in 1997 due to weight
but continued to exercise racehorses. He obtained a trainers license in 1998 and trained
horses for Dr. Matura and Mr. Griffin. In
April, 1999 he purchased a horse named Go
Bug Off for $1. He exercised and trained the
horse and on July 1, 1999 won his first race in
Md. as a Trainer and owner. Over the years he
continued to train his own horses with a few
wins. He breed the horse Queen of Valsyn
who went on to win by 11 and a half lengths at
Charlestown, W.V. on Jan. 29, 2011 for trainer
Kelly L. Dieter. His struggle with health and
injuries received over the years while race
riding forced him to retire in 2010 and end his
professional career doing what he loved best:
riding, training, owning and breeding the
amazing, beautiful thoroughbred racehorse.
One of his favorite sayings was Just Win
which he said every day. He donated his body
to the Maryland Anatomy Board to support
research and medical study in hope of helping
others. If, by chance, you wish to remember
me, do it with a kind deed or word to someone
who needs you. If you do all I have asked, I
will live forever. John was the beloved husband of Barbara (Curtin) Baboolal; father to
John H. Baboolal, Jr., wife Nellie Baboolal
and granddaughter, Briani A. Baboolal; stepfather to Richard E. Ganyon, Jr. and his wife
Meredith N. Ganyon and Christopher R.
Ganyon and his wife Kristina Ganyon, and
grandsons Christopher R. (C J) Ganyon, Jr.
and Kyle Ray Ganyon; brother Kayam Baboolal, sisters Moira Fuochi and Chandaye
Baboolal, sister-in-law, Enisha Baboolal; and
many nieces, nephews, uncle and cousins.
He was predeceased in death by his brothers Ramkarran Baboolal, Basdeo Baboolal
and RamdeoSaith. The family gathering was
private. Donations can be made in Johns
memory to: Permanently Disabled Jockeys
Fund, P. O. Box 803, Elmhurst, Illinois 60126
or online at PDJF.org.
Janice Marie Sands, 77

Janice Marie Sands, age
77, passed away Oct. 2 at
her residence. She was born
Jan. 8, 1938 in Washington,
D.C. to William Noel and
Emma Elizabeth (Schofield)
Bell, Sr. Janice was raised in
Forestville, Md. and gradu-
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Clarence M. OBier in Mt. Calvary Church,
Forestville in 1957 and they made their home
in Waldorf. That marriage ended in divorce.
Janice married William LaSalle Sands in La
Plata on March 27, 1981. She was employed
as an illustrator for High Gear, an automotive
supply company, for over 20 years, retiring
in 1990. After her retirement Janice moved
to Georgia and returned to Dunkirk in 1998.
She was a member of St. Anthonys Catholic Church, North Beach and its Ladies of
Charity. Janice was an accomplished artist
who loved to paint and draw. She also enjoyed dancing, bowling and crabbing in her
younger years. She was preceded in death
by her spouses William L. Sands and Clarence M. OBier, father William N. Bell, Sr.
and son Ronald E. OBier. Surviving are her
mother Emma E. Bell of Dunkirk; daughters
Brenda J. Cranfill and her husband Dan of
Arlington, T.X. and Deborah A. Macken of
Chesapeake Beach, Md.; grandchildren Michael Herr of Arlington, T.X., Patricia Strong
and her husband Thomas of Huntingtown,
Md., Michelle Macken of Huntingtown, Md.
and Karen Macken of Frostburg, Md.; great
grandchildren Katelyn Hill and Kelsey, Hayleigh and Thomas Strong, Jr.; sisters Joan
Koontz of Mt. Dora, FL, Barbara Pelletier of
Cocoa, Fla., Marguerite Tate of Dunkirk, Md.
and Carolyn Vardas and her husband John of
Cocoa, Fla. and brothers William Bell, Jr. of
Hanover, Md., James Bell and his wife Joy of
Jacksonville, Fla. and John Bell of Dunkirk,
Md. Friends were welcomed to call on Thursday, Oct. 8 from 10 to 11 a.m. at St. Anthonys Catholic Church, North Beach where a
Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 11
a.m. Interment followed at Trinity Memorial
Gardens, Waldorf, Md. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ladies of Charity
C/o St. Anthonys Church. To leave a condolence visit www.RauschFuneralHomes.com.
Arrangements by Rausch Funeral Home,
8325 Mount Harmony Lane, Owings, Md.
Mary Elizabeth
Betty Parker, 74
Mary Elizabeth Betty Parker, nee King,
of Upper Marlboro, Md., passed away suddenly on Tuesday, Sept. 29 at the age of 74.
She was born and raised in Upper Marlboro, Md., on Nov. 14, 1940, to Harvey L.
King. She was raised by her Aunt Clara Ann
Nanny Wilson. Betty was a graduate of
Frederick Sasscer High School, class of 1959.
She was very involved in the organization
and planning of class reunions and events
and really enjoyed staying in touch with old
friends. For many years, Betty worked with
the Prince Georges School Board in the
Cafeteria Department; including the morning of her passing. She was a member of the
Moose Lodge #1350 in Upper Marlboro and
a member of Trinity Church in Upper Marlboro, Md. Betty had many hobbies, which
included working crossword puzzles, word
search games, scrapbooking, feeding the
wildlife in her backyard and growing tomatoes. She also enjoyed researching her family tree. Betty enjoyed listening everyday to
WTOP news radio, the weather channel and
1950s musicespecially Elvis Presley. Also,
Betty was a devoted fan of the Washington
Redskins and the Baltimore Ravens. Betty
was the loving mother of Ann Cooper and
her husband Allan, Courtney H. Parker and
his wife Lisa, Amy Parker and Eric Parker
and his wife Alma. She was the devoted
grandmother of William Billy Cooper and
his wife Carly, Courtney S. Parker, Valerie
Parker and Kylie Parker. She was the sister
of Thomas Boone/Tink King, Edward Eddie King and Doris Chow. She is also survived by nephews Tommy and Eddie King,
cousin Elaine Flowers and her family, as well
as numerous other extended family and many
friends. A Viewing and Funeral Service was
held at Lee Funeral Home Calvert, P.A.
Martha Jane Marsico, 91

Martha Jane Marsico, 91, of Solomons,
Md. passed away on Sept. 13 at AsburySolomons Health Care Center. Born Dec. 15,
1923 in Roanoke, Va., she was the daughter
of the late Waverly Edward Moore and DeHaven (Rice) Moore. Jane graduated from
Mt. Rainier High School, Mt. Rainier, Md.
in 1941 and attended Strayer Business School
in Washington, D.C. She married Donald
S. Marsico on Dec. 21, 1947 in Mt. Rainier
Methodist Church. Jane worked as a secretary for the U.S. Government, first at the War
Department in Washington, D.C. and then the
new Pentagon building for the Department of
Defense. She also worked as secretary to pastors of the United Methodist Church in Hyattsville, Md. and Bowie, Md., Elbrook United Methodist in Washington, D.C. and United
Brethren in Hyattsville, Md. Jane moved to
Asbury-Solomons from Oak Island, N.C. in
Feb. of 2010. She enjoyed reading, listening to
the news, writing to friends, and going to the
theater. Jane is survived by her sister, Barbara
M. Milor (Rufus) of Solomons, Md.; niece,
Elizabeth Liz Milor and nephew, Waverly
Milor; and son-in-law, Randy Langston. In
addition to her parents, Jane was preceded
in death by her husband, Donald S. Marsico
on Jan. 16, 2008, and her daughter, Martha
DeHaven Dee Langston in Oct. of 2008.
A Celebration of Life will be conducted by
the Reverend Dr. Charles Harrell and Reverend Linda Motter on Monday, Oct. 19 at 3:30
p.m. in the Asbury-Solomons Auditorium.
Memorial contributions may be made to the
Asbury-Solomons Benevolent Care Fund,
Attn: Patrick OToole, 11100 Asbury Circle,
Solomons, Md. 20688. Condolences to the
family may be made at www.rauschfuneralhomes.com.
Jeanette (Greene) Reilly, 82

Jeanette (Greene) Reilly,
82, formerly of Ridge, passed
away in St. Louis, Mo., on
Sept. 27 after a nine month
struggle with lung cancer. As a
teenager, Jeanette spent many
wonderful summers crabbing
the shores of St. Jerome Creek
or fishing in the Chesapeake Bay with family.
She graduated from St. Michael High School
in Ridge and worked for a short time at NAS
Patuxent River, where she met her future husband, Robert Reilly. Following a transfer to Naval Station Great Lakes, Illinois, and Roberts
subsequent discharge form the Navy, the couple
settled down in the grooms hometown of St.
Louis, Mo.
Jeanette was predeceased by her husband and
her parents, Bernard and Sonia Greene of California, Md. She leaves behind daughters Judy
(Greg) and Cathy (Bob); and sons Ron (Kay)
and Bob (Joan); and many grandchildren and
one great grandchild. She also leaves behind
her brother, Bernard Greene, Jr., of Foley, Ala.;
and sister, Theresa Morr of Solomons, Md.
Thanks to all who sent cards and notes during Jeanettes illness.
Internment was at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, Mo. Funeral arrangements by Kutis Funeral Home, Inc., 2906
Gravois Ave., St. Louis, Mo., 63118.
Everyone Loves a Mystery
Education
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Sherlock Holmes Comes to Patuxent High School

By Sarah Miller
Staff Writer
Everyone loves a mystery, said Patuxent

High School (PHS) freshman Landon Kelln,
playing Stapleton in the PHS production of
Hound of the Baskervilles.
The play is a landmark for PHS, said Student Director Alexya Brown, PHS senior. It
features two male leads, is very fast paced,
and a different genre than usual.
Brown has been involved in all the Patuxent High School productions since her
freshman year. Normally an actress, this is
Browns first time on the other side of the
stage.
PHS Teacher and Theatre Advisor Allen
Price said they decided to do a comedy after
the students award winning performance at
a state theatre festival. They took a script for
a short play called Sure Thing and added
a lot of improvisational material, and were
highly successful.
Comedys far harder than drama, Price
said, explaining that comedy relies on timing,
precision, and delivery, and any misstep will
cause the joke to fall flat.

In addition to the play itself, the stage involved a number of new elements in the stage
design. Instead of one large backdrop, there
are a number of small pieces that can move
back and forth, said Set Designer Melanie
Croft, PHS senior. When designing the pieces, Croft looked at pictures of the real life inspiration for Baskervilles, moors, and period
architecture. The design work alone took six
months, Croft said.
Theres a lot to like about the upcoming
play, Kelln said. There are a lot of classic
Sherlock Holes elements involved, and a lot
of humor. Theres something for everyone,
he said.
Hound of the Baskervilles will run Oct.
31 at 5 p.m. and Nov. 5, 6, and 7 at 7 p.m.
Tickets are $6 for students and seniors and $8
for general admission.
For more information, visit phsweb.calvertnet.k12.md.us or www.patuxentharlequins.weebly.com.
Photos courtesy of Allen Price

Sherlock Holmes (Nicolas Moronta) and John Watson (Steffan Newton) and Dr. Mortimer (Christian Farley)
examine the death of Charles Baskerville (Melanie Croft)
John Watson (Steffan Newton) and guest (Laith Tabet) approach Baskerville hall and they encounter the
butler (Hunter Atherton).
Sherlock Holmes (Nicolas Moronta) and John Watson (Steffan Newton) discuss the mystery behind the
cane with Mrs. Hudson (Alyssa Fox).
Ms. Sass, I want to stay in your class all

day! says a student as she enters her social
studies class. And why wouldnt students want
to stay with a teacher who refers to them as
fabulous people and beautiful brains?
Jackie Sass, 8th grade social studies teacher at
Mill Creek Middle School, combines her love
of American history with her pure enjoyment
of middle school students to create a classroom
environment of academic rigor facilitated by a
caring adultwith a little fun thrown in.
A turning point in Ms. Sasss career came
in 2013 when she had been teaching at Mill
Creek for 13 years. As part of the bicentennial
celebration of the War of 1812 and the writing of the Star Spangled Banner, Jefferson
Patterson Park in St. Leonard received grants
from the National Park Service Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail and Star
Spangled 200 to create brief videos about the
War of 1812. When the park staff approached
the school system, the Supervisor of Social
Studies recommended Ms. Sass, who saw the
opportunities the project would open for her
students and quickly accepted the offer to have
them write, act in, and film several vodcasts
ferson Patterson Park and

Museum. . . . Research with
local historian Ralph Eshelman and professors from the
College of Southern Maryland. . . . Costuming with
the Port Tobacco Players
and Jefferson Patterson Park
and Museum. Film editing
with a professional videographer. . . . Real-world skills
that can translate to future
academic work and careers.
. . . And public speaking
during a red-carpet event
at the school during which
the students premiered their
Photos courtesy of Calvert County Public Schools
vodcasts for their families
Mr. Taeschner and his fellow actors
and the community.
And the teachers? For
Mr. Taeschner, as a library media specialist himself. For Ms. Sass, its the perfect blend of
who works with all students in the school, he student-centered teaching and historical retypically doesnt have his own students. The search. I never have to fake enthusiasm in the
vodcast group, he said, became his class. He classroom, she says. I love it!
bonded with them as he taught them technical skills and, yes, even took a turn at acting Press Release
Shine the Light: Ms. Sass and Mr. Taeschner

(video podcasts) about the war.
Thus began a three-year collaboration with
her friend and colleague Mark Taeschner, library media specialist at Mill Creek. Mr. Taeschner brought his technical expertise to the
project, coordinating the filming, editing, and
storyboarding, while Ms. Sass guided student
research and script writing.
The War of 1812 vodcasts produced during the first year are posted on the Jefferson
Patterson Park and Museum website: www.
jefpat.org/1812video-vodcasts.html. Although
the project was intended to last for just the one
year of the grant, the teachers were so energized by the project that they decided to do a
second year with a new group of about forty
8th graders. Now in its third year, this extracurricular activity is part of the Mill Creek
culture. Ms. Sass and Mr. Taeschner plan to
expand the topics beyond the War of 1812 to
broader local history, with students deciding
what stories they want to tell.
How have students benefited from their
participation in this project? Field trips for research and filming to Fort McHenry, Historic
St. Marys City, Sotterley Plantation, and Jef-
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In Our Community
Education
Equestrian Open House

By Skylar Broome
Contributing Writer
For horse lovers of any and all experience, the Equestrian Open House
is not an event the family will want to
miss. Whether you are a rider or not, this
Greenwell event is for anyone that is even
remotely interested in the trails and recreation of the beautiful state park.
We have added so many new things to
our lesson program, said Jenn Emmart of
the Equestrian Programs.
There is no better way to show off the
Photos courtesy of the Greenwell Foundation
Sensory Trail and Obstacle Course than

to see it firsthand, she said.
Among the many activities highlighted
include getting up close and personal with
the horses. Two of the farms prides include a small pony by the name of Jackie
and her baby Summer named for her
birthday on the summer solstice.
Above all, this event is family-oriented.
There are several childrens activities to
keep the young ones busy (including and
not limited to horse-themed crafts and
petting baby goats) but adults are wel-
come to inquire about more than just lessons for their children.
We dont often get adults that want to
ride, and they normally have a great time
once they start, Emmart said.
The Equestrian Open House will take
place on Saturday, Oct. 17 from 8 a.m. to
noon at the Greenwell State Park located
at 25450 Rosedale Manor Ln., Hollywood, Md. Admission is free, but there is
a small fee for some activities.
Calvert Hospice
Recruiting Volunteers
For Veteran To
Veteran Training
Calvert Hospice announces Veteran

to Veteran Volunteer Training on Nov.
12 from 6 to 8 p.m. We are looking for
veterans who would like to participate in
our We Honor Veterans Salute Ceremonies. The training will include information about the We Honor Veterans program and how you can assist our hospice
patients. If you would like to help Calvert Hospice honor our veteran patients,
please contact us for more information.

For more information about volunteering with Calvert Hospice or to RSVP
for Veteran to Veteran training, contact
Amanda Peterson at 410-535-0892 or
apeterson@calverthospice.org. The Volunteer Application can also be downloaded from our website: www.calverthospice.org.
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On Saturday, Oct. 24 and Sunday Oct. 25,

from 1 to 4 p.m., Calvert Nature Society and the
Calvert County Division of Natural Resources
are organizing a Calvert Stewards Trail Crew
Day to help enhance and restore the picnic area
at Flag Pounds Nature Park. Volunteers are
needed to help park staff with this project.
According to Calvert Nature Society Executive Director Anne Sundermann, This is a
chance to restore a much-used area into an attractive place to enjoy lunch at the park. We are
happy to have our Calvert Stewards volunteers
take on this project.
Participants aged 10 or older are welcome,
under 16 with parent. Volunteers should dress
for outdoor work, long sleeves and pants; sturdy
shoes, and work gloves. There will be snacks
and refreshments on site.
This project is supported by grants from the
Chaney Foundation Chaney Foundation/ Community Foundation of Southern Maryland, Calvert Garden Club, and Dominion Foundation.
Flag Ponds Nature Park is located at 1525 Flag
Ponds Parkway in Lusby, Md.
For more information, visit www.calvertparks.org/event-1983090, call 410-535-5327, or

email CypressSwamp@co.cal.md.us.
About Calvert Nature Society
Calvert Nature Society is dedicated to the
protection and preservation of Calvert Countys
natural heritage and the creation of an environmentally literate and aware community. We provide opportunities for appreciation and understanding of our natural world through our outreach initiatives and in support of the mission of
the Calvert County Natural Resources Division.
Visit the Society at www.calvertparks.org.
About Flag Ponds Nature Park
Flag Ponds Nature Park comprises approximately 500 acres of natural area on the Chesapeake Bay from beach to marsh and swamp to
upland habitat. Visit the park at www.calvertparks.org/fpp.html.
Press Release
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Senior
Citizen News
Medicare Part D Open Enrollment
Open enrollment for the Medicare Part D Prescription Drug
Plan begins Oct. 15. Beneficiaries can either join or make
changes to their Prescription Drug Plan or Medicare Advantage
Plan coverage in three ways: call 1-800-Medicare (1-800-6334227) to speak to a representative; go to Medicares interactive
website, www.medicare.gov to use the Prescription Drug Plan
Finder which will allow you to enroll online; or make an appointment with the Calvert County Office on Aging by calling
410-535-4606 or 301-855-1170.
Become a Tax-Aide Volunteer!
The AARP Tax-Aide program, sponsored by the Calvert
County Office on Aging, is looking for volunteers to serve as
tax counselors to prepare, review and efile 2015 tax returns at
each of the three senior centers in 2016. Volunteers can give a
few hours a week or more, if desired. All Tax-Aide volunteers
will be required to pass the IRS and Maryland certification
tests. Training will be offered in late 2015 and/or early 2016.
If this volunteer opportunity interests you, contact Patti Ryon
at the Office on Aging, 410-535-4606 or 301-855-1170.
National Museum of the Marine Corps
Take a trip to the National Museum of the Marine Corps in
Quantico, Va., Wednesday, Nov. 4. Fee: $56 includes transportation, museum on your own tour and lunch. Tour the
120,000 square foot museum with world-class interactive exhibits. Enjoy a gourmet sandwich buffet lunch at the museums
Devil Dog Diner. Pre-registration required. For more information, contact Calvert Pines Senior Center, 410-535-4606 or
301-855-1170.
Calvert Pines Senior Center (CPSC)
Learn computer basics at the Computer Class, Thursday, Oct.
22, 9 a.m. Pre-registration required.
Celebrate Make a Difference Day by joining us in the dining
room to share a story of how someone made a difference in your
life or how you made a difference for someone else, Thursday,
Oct. 22, 11:30 a.m.
North Beach Senior Center (NBSC)
During the month of Oct., Tell A Story! Be creative and write
a short story about one of the pictures displayed on the story
board. All stories will be posted for everyone to enjoy.
Enjoy an Evening Out at Bob Evans, Monday, Oct. 26, 5:30
p.m. Cost of meal and gratuity are on your own.
Southern Pines Senior Center (SPSC)
An AARP Driver Safety Class will be held, Tuesday, Oct.
20, 9 a.m. Fee: $15/AARP members; $20/non-members. Preregistration required.
Join in for a light-hearted look about our Pet Peeves, Thursday, Oct. 22, 1 p.m.
Eating Together Menu
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 301855-1170, North Beach Senior Center at 410-257-2549, or
Southern Pines Senior Center at 410-586-2748.
Monday, Oct. 19
Hamburger, Tomato Soup,
Marinated Cucumbers and
Onions, Whole Wheat Bun,
Peaches

Volunteers Needed to
Beautify Flag Ponds
Visitor Center
In Our Community
Tuesday, Oct. 20
Ham with Pineapple Sauce,
Coleslaw, Mashed Sweet
Potatoes, Italian Vegetables, White Bread, Sliced
Pears

Wednesday, Oct. 21
Sliced Turkey with Gravy,
Tuscan Bean Soup, Winter

Squash, Coleslaw, Sandwich Bun, Apricots
Thursday, Oct. 22
Braised Pork, Mixed Green
Salad, Calico Rice, Peas,
Wheat Bread, Orange
Friday, Oct. 23
Teriyaki Chicken, Lo Mein
Noodles, Oriental Vegetables, Gingered Cucumbers,
Whole Wheat Bread, Tropical Fruit
Business
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Harvest Taste of Solomons

By Donesha Chew
Contributing Writer
Harvest Taste of Solomons is hosted
by Solomons Business Association (SBA).
Solomons Business Association is a sustainable organization, positioned for effectiveness in the current business community and proactively adapting to future
needs.
The SBA held the 16th annual Taste of
Solomons event on March 28. Because of
the success of the previous annual Taste
of Solomons events, the SBA has decided
to host a second Taste of Solomons in the
fall - Harvest of Solomons, which will take

place on Saturday, Oct. 17.
The Taste of Solomons was always in
the spring and after they realized everybody loved it, they decided to host another
one but just changed the name. SBA have
never did it in the fall before so they wanted to kick this event off for fall after seeing
the turnout from the Taste of Solomons,
said Eric Faughnan, manager of Kingfishers Seafood House.
Harvest of Solomons is a one-day food
festival showcasing the many wonderful
places to eat in this lovely waterfront community. Food and drink tickets are only
Presenting the professionals' favorite properties on the market.
Featured
Homes of
the Week
Realtors Choice
$4 each, and are available for purchase at

each participating restaurant. A ticket will
buy you one of a selection of special menu
items or drinks selected by each participating restaurant as their Taste of Solomons
offering, on the day.
This year, the SBA added some new feature attraction this year a Gift Certificate
Prize Program that some restaurants will
participate in. Select tickets at each loca-
tion will be designated as prizewinners,

and the lucky purchaser will be awarded a
gift certificate for future use at the respective restaurant.
Proceeds will benefit the SBAs annual July 4th Fireworks Display. For additional details, contact Eric Faughnan at
410-394-0236.
Harvest Taste of
Solomons Participants
9. The Dry Dock at Zahnisers

10. Kingfishers Seafood House
11. Striped Rock
12. Carmens Gallery
13. Running Hare Vineyard/Calvert
Brewing Company
14. The Island Hideaway
15. Solomons Pier
16. Lighthouse Restaurant & Dock Bar
17. Grill Sgt.
18. The Tiki Bar
19. The Charles Street Brasserie
1. Back Creek Bistro

2. Ruddy Duck
3. Boomerangs Original Ribs
4. Isaacs Restaurant & Pub - Holiday Inn
5. Captain Smiths
6. China Harbor Bistro
7. Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill
8. The Calvert Marine Museum
Papa Johns Maryland - Beach Boys Pizza
To list a
property in our next
Realtors Choice edition,
call 301-373-4125.
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Halloween In
The Garden
Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts

Center in Solomons, Md. Looking for
a fun family event to enjoy for Halloween this year? Annmarie Garden
will host the 16th Annual Halloween in
the Garden on Saturday Oct. 24, from
11 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be more
than 65 community organizations and
businesses who will decorate booths,
wear some fun costumes, and hand out
candy or treats to all the children along
the wooded path. Admission of $1 per
person will benefit local charities including the Holiday Food Basket Program, the Annmarie Scholarship Fund,
and other others. Parking is free and
will be located in the field just before to
the main entrance gate of the garden
follow the signs. The entire family can
dress up and enjoy a day of trick-ortreating, art activities, lunch and more.
There will be a several vendors providing family-friendly food! Dont forget
to bring your camerathere are always
some really fun photo opportunities
with the boo-tiful decorations. For ad-
In Entertainment
Team Trivia
Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell
Rd, Dowell) 7 p.m.
Josh Airhart
Ruddy Duck (16800 Piney
Point Rd, Piney Point) 7 p.m.
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ditional information, call 410-326-4640

or email info@annmariegarden.org.
Entertainment
Band of Gold
Swan Point (11550 Swan Point
Blvd, Issue) 6:30 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 17
Karaoke
Applebees (45480 Miramar
Way, California) 9 p.m.
Spoon Creek
Hills Store (29933 Point Lookout Rd., Helen) 2 to 6 p.m.
Karaoke
All American Steakhouse and
Theater (35 St. Patricks Drive,
Waldorf) 8 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 22
Sam Grow
Rd, Dowell) 8 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 23
Still Standing
Rd, Dowell) 8 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 24
Karaoke
Applebees (45480 Miramar
Way, California) 9 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 25
Tuesday, Oct. 19
Team Trivia
Rd, Dowell) 7 p.m.
Photos Provided with Press Release
Wednesday, Oct. 21
Open Mic Night
Rd, Dowell) 6 p.m.
Live Country Music

St. Marys Landing (29935
Three Notch Rd, Charlotte
Hall) 4 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 26
Team Trivia
Rd, Dowell) 7 p.m.
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 info@somdpublishing.net.
Please submit calendar listings by noon on
the Tuesday prior to our Thursday publication.
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Community
October, Month Long
Calendar
50 Shades of Black and White
Artwork@7th (9100 Bay Ave., North Beach)
Artworks@7th is excited to announce our

Oct. exhibit. If you liked Fifty Shades of
Grey, then Carmelo Ciancios new scratchboard exhibit, aptly titled 50 Shades of
Black and White, is sure to blow your mind!
Well-known for his realism and detail, Ciancio has bested himself with spectacular 50
larger-than-life pieces. So be sure to check
out his show, which will run from Thursday,
Oct. 1, through Sunday, Oct. 25, and meet
the artist at the official Opening Reception
on Saturday, Oct. 3, from 5 to 8 p.m. If you
cant make the reception, then come by
any other time during our normal business
hours. Gallery Hours are Thursday, Saturday,
and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Fridays
from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Our telephone
number is 410-286-5278 or you can visit
our website at www.artworksat7th.com or
our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/
Artworkat7th.
Free Rabies Vaccinations for Pets

Available at Upcoming Clinics
Patuxent High School (12485 Southern Connector Blvd.) - Oct. 24 - 10 to noon
The Calvert County Health Department

is sponsoring rabies clinics in the coming
weeks, offering free rabies vaccinations for
county pets.
Proof of prior vaccination is required to
receive the three-year vaccine. Eligible pets
include cats, dogs and ferrets in carriers
or on leashes and muzzled if necessary.
This is an open-air clinic with no special
facilities to vaccinate animals that cannot
be restrained (feral animals or stray animals)
by their owner. Calvert County pet licenses
will also be available at the rabies clinics.
Pet licenses are $7 for spayed or neutered
pets (proof required) and $20 for those not
spayed or neutered. A Calvert County pet
license must be renewed every year and is
required for all cats and dogs five months
and older. For more information, call the
Calvert County Health Department at 410535-5400 or 410-535-3922. Visit online at
www.calverthealth.org.
Intro to Glass Bead-Making
Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Art Center

(13480 Dowell Rd., Dowell) - 6 to 8 p.m.
Series: 3-class series.

Additional Dates: Nov. 9, Nov. 16.
Time(s): 6 to 8 p.m. Mondays (last class runs
6 to 9 p.m.)
Member Cost: $110. Nonmember Cost:
$125. Materials Fee: All materials provided. Instructor: Robyn Strayer. Materials
included. Registration required. To register,
call 410-326-4640. For more information,
visit www.annmariegarden.org.
Thursday, Oct. 15
Dinner Show Fundraiser Featuring
Terry Marsh
Southern Pines Senior Center (20 Appeal Ln.,

Lusby) Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
The Southern Pines Senior Council will be

holding a Dinner Show Fundraiser featuring singer Terry Marsh. She will perform
Broadway Show Tunes, some jazzy blues,
and songs from the Big Band era. Proceeds
benefit the Southern Pines Senior Council
and seniors in Calvert County. Tickets are
$15 or two for $25. Call 410-586-2748 for
more information.
Zumba Gold-Toning
Sunderland Elementary School (150 C Jones

Rd., Sunderland) - 7 p.m.
This class is Zumba Gold Toning class - a

dance/fitness program specifically designed
for the beginner that allows you to move
at your own pace while working with light
weights. No experience is necessary. Come

see what its all about. We have a great
group of ladies who have a blast while
growing stronger with every class.
National Active and Retired Federal

Employees Association
Southern Pines Community Center (20 Appeal

Ln., Lusby) - 1 p.m.
The National Active and Retired Federal

Employees Association (NARFE), Calvert
County Chapter 1466. Meet fellow federal
employees and neighbors. There will be a
presentation on Federal Health Benefits
program, premiums and changes for 2016.
This will be followed by a short business
session. Also, join us for an early lunch at
11:30 a.m., this month at the new SALSAs
in Lusby. Active and Retired Federal employees, current and prospective members
non-members and guests are welcome.
For NARFE membership Information and
Application, call 410-586-1441 or email
NARFE1466@gmail.com.
Friday, Oct. 16
Meatloaf Dinner- Chesapeake Beach
American Legion Post 206, Rt. 260 (3330

Chesapeake Ave., Chesapeake Beach) - 5:30
to 7 p.m.
The American Legion Auxiliary 206 Chef

Brenda will present her World Famous
Meatloaf Dinner with all the trimmings, in
the lower-level dining room. Public warmly
welcomed. The cost is $10, including sides,
salad, roll, and beverage. Call 301-855-6466
for more information. www.ALPost206.org.
2015 Maritime Concert Series
Calvert Marine Museum (14200 Solomons

Island Rd., Solomons) - 7 p.m.
Janie Meneely and her trio, Calico Jenny,

celebrate the maritime history, characters,
and traditions of the Chesapeake Bay,
while adding the ladies point of view and
setting the record straight. The trio includes
Meneely on vocals and guitar, Chelle Fulk
on vocals and fiddle, and Molly Hickman
on vocals, banjo and cello. The doors open
at 6:30 p.m. with beer and wine for sale.
Tickets are $10 in advance at www.bit.ly//
MaritimeConcerts and $15 at the door (cash
or check only). The series is sponsored in
part by Holiday Inn Solomons.
Membership Meeting American Legion

206
American Legion Post 206, Rt. 260 (3330
Chesapeake Ave., Chesapeake Beach) - 7 to
8 p.m.
All members of Stallings-Williams Post 206

should plan to attend. Your input is needed!
For further information, call 301-855-6466.
Saturday, Oct. 17
League to Host Entertaining All-Star
Game Show Night; Tickets on Sale
Now
College of Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick

Campus (115 JW Williams Rd., Prince Frederick) - 6 to 9 p.m.
The League of Women Voters of Calvert

County will host a fun-filled, entertaining
evening event titled Calvert Family Feud
on Saturday, Oct. 17 from 6 to 9 p.m. at
the College of Southern Maryland, Prince
Frederick campus (115 JW Williams Rd.,
Prince Frederick, Md). County Commissioners Mike Hart, Tom Hejl, Pat Nutter,
Evan Slaughenhoupt and Steve Weems will
compete against an all-star team of Bob
Carpenter, Sheriff Mike Evans, Bill Phalen,
Margaret Phipps and Guffrie Smith in a
game that challenges them on knowledge of
our county. Bill Chambers will act as a host.
Judges will be League members Annette
Funn, Norma Imershein and Roberta Safer.
Featured in cameo roles will be: Doug Alves,
To submit your event listing to go in our Community Calendar,

please email news@countytimes.net with the listing details by
12 p.m. on the Tuesday prior to our Thursday publication.
Music by Tim Hayden and Friends. Tickets
are $65 per person and include dinner along
with the entertainment. Please purchase
tickets online at www.lwvcalvert.org before
Oct. 7. Proceeds from this event will fund
educational activities for the League of
Women Voters of Calvert County for at least
the next three to four years. No tickets will
be sold at the door on the day of the event.
Membership in the League is open to men
and women. The Calvert County league
began in 1966. Current co-presidents are
Annette Funn and John Perryman. For more
information, visit www.LWVCalvert.org or
call 410-586-2176.
Zumba Step at the Beach
NE Community Center (4075 Gordon Stinnett

Ave., Chesapeake Beach) - 9 to 10 a.m.
This class combines all of the step toning

and strengthening for your legs and glutes
and all of the Zumba fitness-party fun you
love. Try it once and you will be hooked. No
experience necessary. Aerobic step boards
will be provided. When the weather is warm,
we hold class under the gazebo outside. For
more info, email Zumbabonnie@comcast.
net.
Harvest Taste of Solomons

Island Rd., Solomons) - 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
In cooperation with the Solomons Business

Association at the Museum Store. Tickets
are $4 each. For more information, call 410326-2750 .
Pathways 4th Annual Dinner/Dance

Fundraiser
Holiday Inn (155 Holiday Dr., Solomons) - 6 to

11 p.m.
Pathways is holding its fourth annual dinner/

dance and silent auction fundraiser. Tickets
are $40 per person in advance, and $45 at
the door. For details visit www.pathwaysinc.
org/fundraiser/htm. Pathways is a nonprofit
corporation that provides mental health
services, rehabilitation, and housing for
adults and older teens with mental illness in
Southern Maryland.
Sunday, Oct. 18
Dog-Gone Tiki Bar Family Pet Day
Tiki Bar (85 Charles St., Solomons) - noon to

5 p.m.
The Tiki Bar on Solomons Island will host its

7th annual fundraising event for the Calvert
Well Pet Clinic. Many vendors and animal
rescue groups holding pet adoptions at
That-Dog-Gone-Tiki-Bar Family Pet Day.
Included in the festivities will be Mr. Toms
reptiles, a moonbounce, pawdicures, pet
contests, a pie eating contest (for dogs and
people!), raffle, silent auction, yard sale and
much more! Free parking and free admission so bring the whole family. Dog must be
leashed and well behaved. Please, no flexi
leashes. All proceeds benefit the Calvert
Well Pet Clinic in Huntingtown. For more
information, please contact Jean at 410326-1616.
Chesapeake Community Chorus Practice Session

North Beach Union Church (8912 Chesapeake
Ave., North Beach) - 4 to 6 p.m.
The Chesapeake Community Chorus, an allvolunteer chorus which raises funds for local
charities, will hold a practice session. The
chorus is looking to add new singers with
no auditions required. Contact Larry Brown,
Director, at 301 855-7477 or email him at
lbrown9601@verizon.net.
Monday, Oct.19
Dino Daze

Island Rd., Solomons) - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Be a paleontologist for the day, dig for dinosaur bones in the Discovery Room sandbox,
go on a scavenger hunt filled with fun dinosaur facts, and end the day with cracking a
dinosaur egg. Make your own dino hat; listen to dinosaur stories; sing special dinosaur
songs; and learn the dinosaur stomp dance.
Museum admission applies.
Tuesday, Oct. 20
Steak Dinner
American Legion Post 206, Rt 260 (3330

Chesapeake Ave., Chesapeake Beach) - 5:30
to 7 p.m.
Order your Steak direct from the GrillMaster. The $15.00 price tag includes all the
trimmings and a beverage. Hosted by the
American Legion Stallings-Williams Post
206, in the lower-Level dining room. Public
welcome. For more information, call 301855-6466 or visit www.ALpost206.org.
Science for Citizens Hold your Breath

and Keep Swimming
Chesapeake Biological Laboratory - Bernie
Fowler Lab (142 Williams St., Solomons) - 7 to
8 p.m.
We invite you to a presentation describing

the rich history of research related to the
Dead Zone in Chesapeake Bay, with an
emphasis on new insights into what controls
the size of the dead zone, how its size has
varied in past, and what we should expect
in future decades. All seminars are free and
open to the public. Light snacks and beverages will be provided. Please contact Sarah
Brzezinski at 410-326-7460, or brzezins@
umces.edu with any questions. Additional
information and updates are available at:
www.umces.edu/cbl/outreach-seminars.
Zumba Gold- Toning
Sunderland Elementary School (150 C Jones

Rd., Sunderland) - 7 p.m.
This class is Zumba Gold Toning class - a

dance/fitness program specifically designed
for the beginner that allows you to move
at your own pace while working with light
weights. No experience is necessary. Come
see what its all about. We have a great
group of ladies who have a blast while
growing stronger with every class.
Wednesday, Oct. 21
Human Resources Association of
Southern Maryland (HRASM) Meeting
Mamma Lucia Italian Restaurant (862 Costley

Way, Prince Frederick) - 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The Human Resources Association of

Southern Maryland (HRASM) will meet
on Oct. 21. Pamela Murray, Senior HR
Consultant with Willis Group, will present
this months topic. The presence of five
generations in the workforce brings with it
a host of positives and challenges. In this
session participants will learn: Generational
traits and preferences as well as trends and
projections for the future of each generation.
How and why you want to review and revise
your total rewards strategy considering
organizational goals and imperatives as well
as generational differences and preferences.
The meeting is open to anyone with an interest in Human Resources issues. The cost is
$20 for members and $25 for non-members,
which includes lunch. Registration begins at
11 a.m. Deadline for registering is Monday,
Oct. 19. To register, go to: hrasmonline.
shrm.org/ Once registered, payment is
required if a cancellation is made after
the deadline date. This meeting has been
pre-approved by SHRM for Development
Credits (PDCs) for the SHRM-CP or SHRM
SCP certifications. The meeting is pending
approval of HRCI recertification credits for
PHR, SPHR, and GBHR certifications.
October, Month Long

October Artist of the month: Jen
Poteet; water medium.
Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819

Harbor Rd., Chesapeake Beach
Thursday, Oct. 15
Shake It Out Music and Movement
Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G.

Trueman Rd., Solomons 10 to 10:30 a.m.
Shake It Out Music and Movement will create a rich environment that promotes social,
emotional and physical skills. Come join us
for some shaken fun.
Asbury Book Discussion

Trueman Rd., Solomons 10:30 a.m. to noon
A lively book discussion every other month

on the third Thursday. Next book to discuss
is decided by the group.
Resume and Cover Letter Workshop

Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley
Way 1 to 3 p.m.
Need help with your resume? Join job

counselor Sandra Holler in a small group
to learn what makes a strong resume and
cover letter. If you have one started, bring it
with you so editing can happen on the spot.
One printed copy helps. Please register.
T.A.C.O.S. Meeting!

Way 5 to 6 p.m.
T.A.C.O.S. (Teen Advisory Council of

Students!) meeting! For teens (those of you
ages 13-19) Calvert Library needs your help
planning events, revamping our Teen Zone
and other awesome things. Help make
Calvert Library awesome! Free food (and
service learning hours) at every meeting!
Drop-in Computer Coding

Harbor Rd., Chesapeake Beach 5 to 6 p.m.
Have fun learning the languages of computers. Its fun, its easy.

Trueman Rd., Solomons 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.
Kids Just Want to Have Fun

Harbor Rd., Chesapeake Beach 6:30 to 7:30
p.m.
Kids in kindergarten through 3rd grade are

invited to this series of exciting events exploring topics from art to history to science.
Each month will include fun activities, crafts
and a snack!
Kid Tech

Trueman Rd., Solomons 7 to 8 p.m.
Kids 3rd to 6th grade! Discover your inner GEEK and explore new technology
through fun STEM activities and games.
This months theme: Create pixel art with
minecraft. Please register.
Family Night Lego Mania
Calvert Library Fairview Branch, Rt. 4 and

Chaneyville Rd., Owings 7 to 8 p.m.
Fun family activity! For parents and kids

K-7! The theme for this month is: Pirates.
Friday, Oct. 16
On Pins & Needles

Way 1 to 4 p.m.
Bring your quilting, needlework, knitting,

crocheting, or other project for an afternoon
of conversation and shared creativity.
Saturday, Oct. 17
Brain Games: Mahjongg, Scrabble &
more
Way noon to 3 p.m.
Want to learn Mahjongg? Hope to make

your Scrabble skills killer? Games are a
great way to keep your brain sharp while
having fun! Join us! Please register.
Childrens MakerSpace

Come join our Makers Space for children

at Southern and see what you can build.
We will supply a large amount of Legos,
including some Lego Duplos. Activities will
also include craft stations.
Lego Mania

Way 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Lego enthusiasts will meet monthly to hear

a story followed by a Lego building session.
Each session will close with sharing time.
Legos supplied by library.
Monday, Oct. 19
Books & Toys

Trueman Rd., Solomons 10 to 11 a.m.
Book Discussion

Harbor Rd., Chesapeake Beach 7 to 8:30
p.m.
In Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden,

Nitta Sayuri tells the story of her life as a
geisha. We enter a world where appearances are paramount and where women are
trained to beguile the most powerful men.
We will compare the book to the movie.
Tuesday, Oct. 20

Way 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Flying Needles

Knitting, crocheting and portable crafting

group open to anyone wanting to join in and
share talents, crafting time or learn a new
skill.
Book Discussion

Way 7 to 8:30 p.m.
11/22/63 by Stephen King. In this bestselling mystery/thriller, time travel has never
been so believable or so terrifying.
Wednesday, Oct. 21
Bring your quilting, needlework, knitting,

crocheting, or other project for an afternoon
of conversation and shared creativity.
Drop-in Minecraft


Book Discussion OMOB

Trueman Rd., Solomons 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Discuss the themes of the human drama

of athletic competition and the power of
teamwork presented in The Boys in the
Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest
for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics by
Daniel James Brown.
Thursday, Oct. 22
Try your hand at building and participating

in special projects using minecraft.edu. No
registration!
Shake It Out Music and Movement
Calvert Eats Local Harvest Potluck
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.

Way 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Join Calvert Eats Local in a giant potluck

celebrating local food. Bragging rights to
those who bring the dishes with the lowest
number of food miles. Bring your plate,
utensils, cup and napkin for a truly green
experience! Please register.


Trueman Rd., Solomons 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Have fun learning the languages of computers. Its fun, its easy.
Wiz Kids: Coding with Professor Garrison!

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 Professor Garrison
LeMasters from Georgetown University is
going to teach us how to write computer
code. For kids in grades 3 to 5, registration
required.
Friday, Oct. 23
your quilting, needlework, knitting, crocheting, or other project for an afternoon of

conversation and shared creativity.

Discuss the themes of the human drama of

athletic competition and the power of teamwork presented in The Boys in the Boat:
Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for
Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics by Daniel
James Brown.
Monday Morning Movies & More
On Pins & Needles
with Southern Maryland JobSource. This

38 mobile center features 11 computer
workstations, smart board instructional
technology, satellite internet access, exterior audio visual and bRd.casting capabilities; state-of-the-art workforce applications
and connectivity for wireless mobile device
access.
On Pins & Needles

Chaneyville Rd., Owings 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Bring the little ones for a movie and a story!
Events
Book Discussion OMOB
Maybe in Another Life by Taylor Jenkins

Reid. Moms, parents, caregivers and your
tots! Book club for mom, playtime for kids!

Way 10 to 11 a.m.
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Trueman Rd., Solomons 10 to 10:30 a.m
JobSource Mobile Career Center

Stop by to get job counseling, resume

help, search for jobs and get connected

Way 1 to 4 p.m.
Mad Zombie Party

Way 6 to 8:30 p.m.
When the library closes its doors..the fun

begins! Party like its the Apocalypse at our
after hours event just for teens. Costumes
and brain eating encouraged.
Saturday, Oct. 24
Annual Music Industry Seminar: A
Focus on Recording

Way noon to 5 p.m.
Are you a musician interested in recording?

Want to understand the difference between
home, private and professional studios?
Come for tips and tricks from the pros! Cosponsored by Alchemical Records. Please
register.
Lego Mania

Way 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Lego enthusiasts will meet monthly to hear

a story followed by a Lego building session.
Each session will close with sharing time.
Legos supplied by library.
Contact your Local Library!

Fairview: 410-257-2101
Twin Beaches: 410-257-2411
Prince Frederick : 410-535-0291 or
301-855-1862
Southern: 410-326-5289
www.calvert.lib.md.us
Games
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Games
CLUES ACROSS
1. LA team member
6. Young Fr. woman (abbr.)
10. Per __, each
11. Foots
13. Veggie toy
17. Overdose
18. US, Latin America,
Canada belong to
19. So. Am. plain (Span.)
20. Point midway between
N and NE
21. Single
22. Inactive
23. Mother of Hermes
24. Gives a new meaning
28. Silent players
29. One who adds Cluny trim
30. Men or boys
31. God of War
32. Self-immolation by fire
ritual
33. Inevitable events
35. Add piquancy
36. Skin lesions
37. Cannabis
41. River of NE Turkey
42. 2 family struggle
43. A young swine

44. __ student, learns healing
45. 55300 MN
46. Opie actor Howard
47. Worlds oldest news
gathering organization (abbr.)
48. Lukes Jedi mentor
52. Japans knife & scissor city
54. Medical antiseptic & dye
55. Early female flyers
56. Loses heat
CLUES DOWN
1. No longer practicing
2. Military mailbox
3. Cowboy Carson
4. 7th Greek letter
5. Nautical ladder rungs
6. Hmong
7. Fellow
8. Maltese pound
9. Coal blacks
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14. Elder
15. Belongs to famous
computer
16. Point midway between

NE and E
20. Moniker
23. Environment
25. Fills with joy
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27. Frosts
28. Counterpart
30. 2nd largest Hawaiian
island
32. Grimly humorous
33. A dogs front foot
34. Mures River city
35. Steam bath
36. South African Music
Awards
37. Sound made by a cat
38. Clothing protectors
39. Wife of Amphion
40. God of fire (Hindu)
42. Favorite weekday (abbr.)
45. Japanese sashes
48. Klutz
49. __ Koo, Debbie Harry
debut album
50. Tokyo
51. Hardly any
53. Cathode
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