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Deputy Superintendent Robin Welsh talks to new teachers during orientation on Tuesday morning. Twenty-three new teachers are joining the county public schools.
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inspired students to participate in the districts growing criminal justice program. He also discussed the recently announced retirement of Assistant Sheriff Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Hejl, who has been with the office for more than 30 years. Patrol Commander Lieutenant Dave McDowell will succeed him, allowing another officer to be promoted to his position. Evans said it is good for morale when people are promoted, and many have been vying for the open positions. A new state law will also protect McDowell from being fired in the event Evans is not re-elected in 2014. He can only be demoted to the position he previously held. Evans said the future of law enforcement in the county is looking bright. Calvert County it in very good hands, he said. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
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teers to care for the rabbits, including ones from local high schools and others from the community. She said three volunteers came in daily to help with the rabbits. She said there are relatively few veterinarians who can take care of rabbits, and she can drive up to 100 miles to find one. She also said it is difficult to tell when a rabbit is feeling unwell because they try to hide it.
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opportunity to open up or talk if they are ready. Bystanders can contact the Crisis Intervention Center, which has come up with an innovative approach to slip the victim information which is innocuous to an abusive partner but contains a long list of valuable resources for the victim. Veronica Kirkland, a child psychiatrist on staff at the Crisis Intervention Center, said there are signs that teachers, coaches and another adults working with children can be aware of pointing to potential domestic violence in the household. If the childs behavior changes where they are increasing impulsive, or become lethargic, when they are hypervigilent, have high levels of anxiety, have stopped talking, are more clingy, start missing activities, are fighting more, etc. Kirkland said she knows of a situation where a child was constantly in trouble at school and eventually suspended. No one had dug deeper to discover the child had been abused at home for over a year. Listen to what they are saying and dont dismiss it. They are crying out for help. If they arent talking, ask them who they are afraid will get into trouble if they tell, Kirkland said. And then act on what they tell you. Both Pavao and Kirkland said calls to authorities can be anonymous for those who fear for their own safety or that of their families. The Crisis Center 24-hour helpline is 410-535-1121 or 301-855-1075. Community trainers are available to come to local community groups and provide information. Call 410-535-5400. Pavao wrapped up with a quote from Martin Luther King, Jr. In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.
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kis started a series of morning potlucks. There is also a parent night Aug. 21 at 7 p.m. and a visitation day Aug 24. Practical life day will be Aug. 25. Yannakakis said practical life day is an annual morning event right before the start of school for students and parents to come in and help get the school ready for the year and spruce up the grounds, followed by a barbeque in the afternoon.
The idea is just to get the campus looking beautiful for the first day of school, Yannakakis said. The first day of school is Aug. 27. For more information, visit www.thetidewaterschool.org or call 410-257-0533. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
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By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Starting a new job can be a daunting prospect, but for new teachers in the county every effort is being made to guide them through their first years. Director of Instruction Diane Workman said there are 23 new teachers and the district is in the process of hiring a couple more, but the number is much lower than average. She said the drop in the number of new teachers is due mainly to the state of the economy, and it is an issue being seen nationwide. We just dont have the funding weve had in the past, she said. Just because the number is smaller doesnt mean they have to find ways to fend for themselves. The state requires new teachers, be they right out of college or coming in from other districts, is assigned a mentor for their first three years. Mentors have been in the district five years and have tenure, Workman said. They are voluntary duties and each potential teacher mentor is interviewed. Janice Culp, a teacher at Northern Middle School who has been a mentor for two years, said the position is necessary, especially for teachers fresh out of college into their first position. Until that point, they have only been in the classroom for student teaching, but actually being in charge of a class is a whole new ballgame. You dont really know what its like un-
til you have your own classroom, she said. Culp and Workman went through state sponsored mentor training, along with Beach Elementary special teacher Diane Brown and Calvert Elementary first grade teacher Kelsey Fleming. Fleming said she had been acting as a mentor before the state requirements came into effect two years ago, and when they were looking for teachers to go through training she was asked to. Brown said Calvert County is unique by having mentors who are still full time teachers; making mentoring an extra duty they receive a stipend for. Other districts have fewer mentors, hired as full time positions. New teachers also go through an orientation before the school year starts, learning about procedures and filling out forms. There are also five after school sessions they attend during the school year about the common core standards, classroom management and other topics. Workman said some new teachers have taught in other districts throughout the country and come from a myriad of backgrounds. Mentors are trained to identify the individual needs of new teachers, she said. In Calvert, there are mentors scattered throughout the schools, each working with two or three new teachers. Ideally, Workman said they partner teachers with mentors in their grade level or subject. This is the number one thing we can do to retain teachers, Workman said. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
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The North Beach Sassy Seniors took the Maryland Buy Local Challenge and won. The Sassy Seniors group pledged to eat at least one item from a local farm every day during Buy Local Week, July 21-29. At the end of the week, they prepared dishes made from fresh produce purchased from local farms and held a luncheon at Town Hall.
cause, performing entirely for charity during the post-run party. Jethro believes people enjoyed the bands, but were really touched by the initiative to help the veterans of Southern Maryland. He noticed how impressed everyone was with the community involvement, adding that he probably spoke with about 80 percent of all that attended the event. By in large, the comments were a big thank you for putting it together and trying to help from everybody, Jethro said. A lot of relatives were very appreciative. Anyone interested in donating money or items to the home should contact sandmanusmv@gmail.com or jethro_ usmvmc@yahoo.com. alexpanos@countytimes.net
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New owners of Anthonys Bar and Grill, Charlene and Ronnie Ward, have never pulled off a night like last Friday and are overwhelmed by the community support given to raise money for Frank J. Hayward III, the sole survivor of the recent murder-suicide in Owings. We raised $4,528 but we are still collecting on some items, Charlene Ward said. We were crazy busy. Friday evening around 8 p.m. patrons of the bar were already spilling out into the parking lot. Anthonys Bar and the Travis Adams Bands Facebook pages announced the regular concert planned would also include fundraising for Hayward. The event responder on Facebook confirmed 200 were planning to come and another 200 said they might come. We had to purchase event insurance and a special liquor license to be able to serve outside the restaurant, said Charlene.
hold a traditional auction for the tickets. Dunkirk Fire Chief Toby Sealey heard that Little Frankie likes fire trucks. So Sealey donated one of his jackets and helmets to him. EmbroidMe put Hayward III on the bottom of the fire jacket. Along with the fire suit, Dunkirk Fire Department but a boot on the display for people to donate cash. Ward said the boot is still at Anthonys for those who Frank J. Hayward III want to donate. The local firehouse is also giving 10 percent of its proceeds from a Cash Bash scheduled for Sept. 27. Check www. dunkirk5.com/fullstory.php?168550 for more information. Before Travis Adams Band began to play, Reverend Robert Hahn held a moment of prayer, he said he doesnt do moments of silence because he knows God has his hand cupped to his ear longing to hear our prayers. Ward passed out candles for those in the bar, then everyone lit them while listening to Hahn pray that the Hayward and Rogers families along with the rest of the community were confused and hurting and asked for healing for the families and Little Frankie. Hahn brought up Isabelle and Han-
nah Lunczynski, who took lemons and made lemonade out of the situation by spontaneously and naturally following through on wanting to do something. The girls raised $2,300 in a week for Hayward III by selling lemonade along Chaneyville Road in Owings.
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Reverend Robert Hahn tells the crowd at Anthonys about how Isabelle Lunczynski, 13, and her sister Hannah, 11 raised $2,300 from selling lemonade along Chaneyville Road.
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Bar Owner Charlene Ward, center, passes out candles to Bobbie Long, left, and Danielle Sinisrope, members of Frank Hayward IIIs family.
Kim Darmstead volunteered to run the silent auction table when Matt Loiacono, of Limos, Inc. in Upper Marlboro, walked in to donate additional prizes.
This was the first of several community-wide events scheduled in response to the murder-suicide on July 31. Calvert County Sheriffs Office responded to an anonymous call to Hayward home around 8:30 a.m. They thought they were entering a hostage situation but quickly found Cynthia Hayward, her two-year-old daughter, and her husband, Frank J. Hayward, Jr. dead. Her 12-year-old son, Frank III was found with lacerations on his neck and burns to his body. He was in critical condition after
being flown to Childrens Hospital. To date, no further formal information into the investigation or Little Frankies condition has been released. Members of Little Frankies extended family were at Fridays fundraiser, but did not want to comment on the recent events. Anthonys owner said she was pleased with the results after pulling off such a large event on short notice. As new owners of the bar, she and her husband hope to do more community events in
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Vern Harden, 71
Vernard Roscoe Harden, 71, of Dameron, MD died August 8, 2012 at St. Marys Hospital in Leonardtown, Maryland. Vernard, who was also known as Vern or Bootsie by his family and friends, was born September 13, 1940 in Staunton, Virginia to the late John Otis Harden and Sedonia Leech Harden. Vernard is a 1961 graduate of Morgan State College, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. In August 1963, he married the love of his life, Jacqueline A. Cottom in Sewickley, Pennsylvania. They celebrated their 49th wedding anniversary on August 3, 2012. They resided in Staunton and Charlottesville, Virginia for a few years before settling in St. Marys County in 1967. In 1968, he received a Data Processing Certificate from the University of Virginia. He was employed at the Computer Services Directorate on the Patuxent River Naval Air Station with the Naval Air Systems Command and Naval Aviation Logistics Command as a computer systems specialist until 1991. He continued his career as a computer systems analyst for FDIC-Resolution Trust Corporation, in Washington, D.C. In 2001, he retired after more than 35 years of federal government service. After retirement, he worked for Lowes Home Improvement Warehouse in California, Maryland in the Kitchen Design Center. Vernard truly enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. His hobbies included photography, playing the trumpet and piano, riding his bike, fishing, golfing, cooking on the grill during family events, playing chess, and singing in the St. Peter Claver Gospel Choir and the St. Peter Claver Mens Choir. He put the carpentry skills that he learned from his father to good use at home and church. He often built and fixed things for family and friends. He also enjoyed researching and putting together his family tree. He was proud of his accomplishment of locating 500 family members and creating a website that the ancestors of his family could access. Vernard also enjoyed being an active member of St. Peter Claver Catholic Church.
His church family was extremely important to him and he loved the Lord. He assisted with various church and community activities. They included serving as a member of the St. Peter Claver Museum Committee, helping the Knights of St. Jerome with Lenten Dinners, serving as the coordinator of the Chess Sphinxes with the Ladies and Gentlemen of the Village, being a member of the NAACP and taking an active role on the campaign team to elect Elfreda Mathis for Commissioner. Vernard was also a very proud member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. He was initiated into the fraternity at Morgan State College in 1959. In July 2009, he became a charter member of the Leonardtown-Prince Frederick Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. where he was presented with an honorary award in celebration of 50 years in length of service. It was one of his and the familys most memorable moments. In addition to his wife, Jacqueline A. Harden, Vernard is survived by five daughters, including Jocelyn Wimbush (Wayne) of White Plains, MD; Sonia Greene (Darrell) of Upper Marlboro, MD; Vanessa Harden of Waldorf, MD; Celeste Fenwick (Robert) of Ashburn, VA; and Jalisa Harden of Dameron, MD; his twelve grandchildren, including Justine Murray, Charles Graham II, Duwan Wimbush, Daisha Wimbush, Myles Greene, Gabrielle Greene, Janessa Harden, Vernon Harden, Jalante Hall, Dominic Harden, Christopher Fenwick, Jenny Fenwick; his two great-grandchildren including Dexter Street, Jr. and Damari Harden; his brother, John Harden (Dorothy) of Upper Marlboro, MD; his sister Shirley Vaughn of Staunton, VA; and his close extended family members, including Vincent Biscoe (godfather), Joy Rothwell, Jim Hill (best friend), Steve and Dr. Francine Hawkins, Loretta Dove, and a host of sister-in-laws, brother-in-laws, nieces, nephews and cousins. Vernard was preceded in death by his first-born daughter Jacqueline Harden, his parents John Otis Harden and Sedonia Leech Harden, his in-laws Harold DeWolfe Cottom and Edna Owens Cottom, brother-in-law Eugene Vaughn Sr., and a close extended family member, Dexter Street, Sr. The family will receive friends for Vernards Life Celebration on Friday, August 17, 2012 from 9 to 11 a.m. at St. Peter Claver Catholic Church, 16922 St. Peter Claver Road, St. Inigoes, MD 20684. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Interment will follow in St. Peter Claver
Cemetery. Serving as Pallbearers will be Members of the Leonardtown-Prince Frederick Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. As an expression of sympathy, flowers & cards are both welcome. Flowers may be sent to: St. Peter Claver Catholic Church, 16922 Saint Peter Claver Rd, Saint Inigoes, MD 20684. Cards may be mailed to: The Harden Family, 17233 Three Notch Rd., P.O. Box 17 Dameron, MD 20628
Donald Miller, 84
Donald Richardson Miller, 84, of Huntingtown, MD passed away July 30, 2012 at Southern Maryland Hospital Center, Clinton, MD. He was born February 18, 1928 in Newport, Vermont to Maxwell A. and Alice L. (Conklin) Miller. Donald was raised in Spring Valley, NY where he attended public schools. His family moved to Takoma Park, MD and he graduated from Montgomery Blair High School. He worked for the Washington Star Newspaper as a messenger. Donald entered the United States Army in November 1950 and was honorably discharged in March 1951. He was then employed at the Hahn Shoe Company in their window display department. He worked in Wheaton and Landover, MD, retiring in 1992. In 2010 he moved into an assisted living facility in Ft. Washington, MD and then moved to a nursing home in Clinton where he resided until his passing. Donald loved going to the National Zoo, painting by numbers, doing puzzles and was an avid Washington Redskins fan. He was preceded in death by his parents. Donald is survived by a sister Julie Ann Alexander and husband Gale of Southold, NY and brothers Eugene and wife Mary of Solomons, James and wife Mary Ann of North Carolina, John and wife Anna of Fredericksburg, VA, Francis and wife Janet of West Virginia and Robert Miller and wife Elizabeth of Huntingtown, MD. The family will receive friends from 2-3 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 16, at Rausch Funeral Home, Owings, where a memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Internment will be private. Memorial contributions can be directed to National Zoo at FONZ Development PO Box 37012 MRC 5516, Washington, D.C. 20013. nationalzoo.si.edu
Jack Jones, 84
Denton Jack M. Jones, of Upper Marlboro, passed away August 6, 2012. Jack was born in Plainview, Texas, and was one of the proudest Texans you ever met. He served a few years in the U.S. Army as an automotive mechanic and then had a long career as a auto mechanic, as well as some years driving an 18-wheeler. God blessed Jacks life with two wonderful wives and families. Jack was married to Peggy for 43years. They raised 3 daughters and a son. His daughter, Connie, sums up her daddy by saying, he was a man who could make you stop still in your steps with just a look, but that same man could make you laugh with songs that he made up while working in his shop. Wouldnt it be nice if all children could have a daddy like Jack. Although Jack went to high school with Jackie Duley, it wasnt until both of their spouses has passed that they got reacquainted and married. Jack and Jackie would have celebrated their fourteenth wedding anniversary on August 20th. When he married Jackie, Jack also got her five girls and their families. Jack never met an engine he didnt like. He could coax life out of a car you thought was a goner. And he was generous sharing that talent with those of us who dont know a spark plug from a muffler. Jacks other passion was bluegrass music. He loved listening to it, but he also appreciated seeing the musicians perform. That big old grin would light up his face when the fiddle started playing. We celebrate Jacks life here with us on earth. But we know that if God has an old Ford truck up in heaven, Jack is under the hood with the angels around him playing a foot-tapping bluegrass song. Jack is survived by his loving wife, Jacqueline Jackie Jones; children, Gloria (Wendell) Cordis, Connie (Andy) Huse, Cindy (Ron) Branson, Sandy (Bill) Lange, Melanie (Bernie) Spicer, Pamela Ferris and Wendy (James) Veon; grandchildren, Annette, Ginny, Geoffrey, Amber, Scott, Eric and Codie; great grandson Ian and a brother, Daniel Jones. He is preceded in death by his first wife, Marjorie; daughter, Virginia and son Lenoard. The family received friends on Aug. 8 at Lee Funeral Home, Owings. A funeral service was held Aug. 9 in First Baptist Church of Upper Marlboro. Internment followed at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham.
Joan Perry, 81
Joan Louise Perry, of Prince Frederick, passed away August 12, 2012. Joan was born on May 2, 1931 in Washington DC to Arthur, Jr. and Helen Stanley. She passed away on August 12, 2012 at her residence in Prince Frederick, MD., at the age of 81 surrounded by her family. Mrs. Perry lived in Prince Frederick since 1977. She was a member of the Calvert Elk Lodge, American Legion Ladies Auxiliary and Trinity United Methodist Church. Joan enjoyed cooking, playing cards and volunteering in her spare time. During her familys majorette events you could always find Joan on the sidelines cheering them on. Throughout the years Joan has traveled the United States.
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She is the beloved wife of 30 years to the late James Perry. Sr. Loving mother of Penny LaHaye, James Perry, Jr., Deborah Bondurant, Arthur Perry, Elmer Perry, Elizabeth Sorensen and Earl Perry. Devoted grandmother of 24 and great grandmother of 33. Also survived by her sisters Jeanine Shipley and Mary Ann Anscomb. Friends were received Wednesday, August 15, at Lee Funeral Home, Owings, where Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, August 16, 2012 at 11:00 am. Interment to follow in Southern Memorial Gardens, Dunkirk.
Stephen Tripp, 59
Stephen Michael Tripp, 59, of Huntingtown, passed away on Wednesday, August 8, 2012 at his home. Mr. Tripp was a signalman for Amtrak with over 34 years of service and was a member of Local 119. In addition to his Amtrak job he enjoyed starting new local business ventures. He owned JST Communications and Appearances Beauty Salon both in Owings. He enjoyed listening to and playing classic rock, mostly by ear. He also had his own woodworking shop and enjoyed making furniture, instruments, game boards and novelty items such as gavels. Mr. Tripp was also intrigued with new electronic gadgets and technology. To his family he will always be remembered as a good provider. He is the loving husband of Janet Tripp and loving father of Wade and Melissa. He is also survived by his grandchildren Nicole, Wade, Natalie and Tre, sisters Ellen, Laurie, and Kathleen. His brother Edward predeceased him. The family will receive friend from 3-5 p.m. Friday, August 17, 2012, at Lee Funeral Home Calvert, Owings, where a funeral service will follow.
Stanley Valenta, 92
Stanley (Stanislav) Valenta passed away Aug. 5, 2012. He was born in Hrabenov, Czechoslovakia on February 28, 1920 to Jedek Valenta and Marie Kubicek. Stanley was baptized as a Roman Catholic, on February 29,1920, in the Roman Catholic Parish of Ruda (diocese of Olemouc, Czechoslovakia). Stanley had an older brother Jerry (Jaroslav) and a younger brother Johnny (Janislav) and two sisters, Mary and Francis (all now deceased). Stanley, along with his father, mother and two brothers immigrated to America, leaving Czechoslovakia on 12/31/1928 and arriving in the US on 1/14/1929. The fam-
ily lived in/rented their Aunt Marys home (Montgomery Street, Patterson, NJ) during this time in America. Stanley, along with his father and younger brother Johnny returned to Czechoslovakia in 1936. Jedek bought a dance hall in Hrabenov with the money he made in the US. As Hitlers threats to Austria and Czechoslovakia became more real, the family returned to the US in 1937 as Jedek was worried that his sons would be forced to serve in the Russian Army as he did in WWI, or worse. The family eventually bought a house in Paterson, NJ. Stanley attended Paterson Vocational School, studying textile design and manufacturing, from 1937 to 1939, then beginning his career in textile design in New Jersey/New York City area in various positions. In 1939, Stanley met his future bride, Gloria (Bunny) Miller. Their first date was attending the 1939 Worlds Fair in New York followed by a viewing of Gone with the Wind and attending a big band (Dorsey/Miller,etc.) concert. In 1941, with the war in Europe escalating and the real potential for US involvement, Stanley decided to support the war effort by going to work for Wright Aeronautical (1941-1942) manufacturing small parts for aircraft. On Dec. 15, 1942, Stanley enlisted in the Army Air Corps as a cadet with the hopes of to becoming a pilot. He received his basic training in Atlantic City, then attending Penn State University taking an accelerated curriculum focusing on academic studies and finally completing his basic training in Nashville, TN. His pre-flight training was received at Maxwell Field, in Montgomery, Alabama. He attended Primary pilot training in Ocala Fl, taking his first solo flight on Nov. 24, 1943. He attended basic pilot training in Bainbridge, GA and advanced two engine training at Turner Field in Albany, GA. In the middle of all of this military training, on April 23, 1943, Stanley became a United States citizen. Upon completion of his pilot training, Stanley was assigned various positions as an instructor, a pilot for North African Division of the Air Transport Command (ATC) based in Casablanca and a pilot for the Domestic Ferry Group. Stanley was awarded both the European-African Theater Ribbon and the American Theater Ribbon for his service. He logged over 1500 hours of flight time, in various aircraft, during his two years and eight months in the Army Air Corps. On November 27,1943, Stanley married Bunny in Ocala, FL, while he was attending primary Army Air Corp pilot flight training. On May 7, 1945, his only Son, Glenn, was born in Paterson, NJ. On June 17, 1953, his only Daughter, Heidi, was born in Ridgewood, NJ. While Stanley wasnt a big baseball fan, his wife Bunny was. They both attended the only perfect game to be pitched in World Series history (Don Larsons perfect game against the Brooklyn Dodgers on 10/8/1956). His son Glenn still has the ticket stubs. After the war, Stanley resumed his career in textiles with various positions in the textile business in and around New York
City as follows: 1945-1952 Stanley took a position as a Textile Designer, at Meadox, in Waldwick, NJ. 1952- 1958 Stanley took a similar position at Ronitex, in Paterson, NJ. 1958-1960- Turpan Inc. 1960-1963- Wayne Weavers 1963-1966- Ronitex (again) 1966- 1971- Schulman-Sunshine company. In 1971, Stanley took on the professional challenge of his life, moving to Rutherfordton. NC and becoming part of a start up textile company, Mastercraft, specializing in high end upholstery fabrics. Both Stanleys, and Mastercrafts, name and reputation grew in recognition during the ensuing years such that, by 1985, Stanley was considered one of the top textile designers/ stylists in his field and Mastercraft was considered one of the premier upholstery textile design and manufacturing companies in the US/world. With Mastercraft, Stanley enjoyed ever increasing roles of responsibilities and authority, including being a Plant Manager and eventually becoming Executive Vice President until his career change, at the age of 70, in 1990. He remained with Mastercraft, as a Design Consultant, until his retirement, at age 79, in 1999. In addition to his military and professional careers, Stanley was an accomplished musician, learning the accordion at an early age and continuing playing into his adulthood. Stanley played accordion in his older brothers (Jerry) orchestra and later formed his own dinner/dance quartet The Esquires, playing various local northern New Jersey venues during the 1950 and 1960s. Story has it that, once in the 1950s, Stanley was visited by the renown Les Paul, who was interested in learning how the accordion was amplified. Les had this crazy idea of applying this technology to a guitar. Stanley continued his enthusiasm for flying after the war. He obtained his pilots license and flew recreationally both in New Jersey and in North Carolina. Stanley trained on a PT-17 Stearman trainer while in Ocala, FL. in 1943. Later on in life, Stanleys son Glenn, living in nearby Orlando, FL at the time, was employed by a firm whose owner (Robert Finfrock) was an avid flyer of vintage aircraft and who also happened to own a restored PT-17 Stearman. On one trip to Orlando to visit his son, Stanley took advantage of the opportunity to fly the Boss Stearman, just like the one he flew during his WWII flight school days in Ocala. Upon inspection of the Boss vintage aircraft, Stanley discovered that the Boss plane was THE exact plane (same VIN # as recorded in his 1943 log book!!!) Stanley trained on, back in 1943. Stanley enjoyed golf. While living in New Jersey, he enjoyed playing various golf courses in the northern New Jersey/New York area. Upon his relocation to North Carolina, he took the opportunity to live the golf club lifestyle by building a home on a golf course, Cleghorn Golf and Country Club in Rutherfordton, NC, where he played quite often during his 30+ years living there. He recorded the only hole-in-one of his life on his home course (3rd hole/Par 3) when he was 75 years young.
Stanley and Bunny moved to Owings, Maryland, to be closer to their daughter, after his retirement in October, 1999. Unfortunately, Bunny had a brain hemorrhage in April, 2000 and passed away from complications a few years later (October, 2003). Stanley spent the majority of time caring for Bunny during this time. After his wifes passing, Stanley enjoyed his time in Maryland, continuing to play golf, being a homeowner and traveling with his daughter. He also took advantage of his close proximity to Washington, DC to visit all of the local sights and attractions. During his time in Maryland, one memorable moment occurred when Stanley attended a dedication ceremony for a display of Charles Lindbeg memorabilia, donated to the Smithsonian Nation Air and Space Museum (Udvar-Hazy Center), by an old business colleague, Stanley King.
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Victoria Lucy Vicki Wilson, 65, of Rose Haven passed away on August 8, 2012. Vicki is resting peacefully after many years of fighting her chronic illnesses. She was born September 3, 1946 to F. Paul and Thelma Maeder. She completed her education at Southern High School after her family relocated from Chevy Chase, MD to Rose Haven., Vicki married John William (Bill) Wilson, Jr. of Friendship, MD in 1963, and they raised two children in Rose Haven. She and Bill later divorced. Vicki was predominately a Mom and homemaker. Over the years she worked for a local marina and for her mothers Beauty Salon, La Mer Beauty Salon, located in Rose Haven. She also worked in the pool and spa business. Vicki loved her family and friends and made the most of every minute spent with them. She loved to laugh, dance and listen to music. She enjoyed traveling, camping, and fishing, and was a devoted fan of the Washington Redskins. Victoria was preceded in death by her parents, a sister Paula Nowatski, and long time partner, Hank Tayman. Vicki is survived by her two children, their spouses and grandchildren, Lucy M. and Billy Franklin and their sons, Will and Zach Franklin, all of Friendship, MD, and B. Paul and Cindy Wilson, their son Sean and daughter Abby, all of Dagsboro, DE. Vicki is also survived by a niece, Joanne Nowatski of Calvert County, her current traveling companion Bill Disney, and by many friends. The family received friend from 7-8 p.m., followed by a memorial service, on Aug. 15 at Rausch Funeral Home, Owings. A Celebration of Life will also be held Saturday, September 22 from 2-6 P.M. at Vickis home. Internment is private. Memorial contributions can be directed to Calvert Hospice, P.O. Box 838 238 Merrimac Court, Prince Frederick MD 20678. calverthospice.org
Newsmakers
By Sarah Miller Staff Writer They may be seniors, but the men and women of Senior Companions are active and out to help their community even in their retirement years. Senior Companions are a group of volunteers from all over the tri-county area who want to continue serving their community, said Program Director Michelle Bard. Senior Companions volunteer between 15 and 40 hours per week after 40 hours of training, Bard said. They also attend monthly in-service training in areas such as Alzheimers, strokes, diabetes and mental health. The goal is to keep seniors living independent longer, and out of nursing homes, Bard said. The volunteers talk to clients, play games with them, occasionally prepare light snacks and generally make sure their clients arent alone. In some cases, Bard said Senior
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Companions provides a respite for families caring for disabled or elderly relatives, allowing them to leave the house for a few hours without worrying about their loved one back home. Senior Companions do not administer medication or other nursing duties. We dont take the place of paid type services, Bard said. She said the companions get as much out of volunteering at the clients. They feel needed and get out of the house when they might otherwise remain shut in because they have nothing to do. Companions have to pass background checks and other requirements, and Bard and her staff always make sure both client and companion are a good fit for each other. If a companion is sick, there are no floater companions to take their place. If the illness is short term, they will go back to their client as soon as possible. If it is a long-term illness or covalence from a surgery, another companion
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will be assigned to the client. When the companion is better, they can either go back to the same client, if both client and companion agree to, or they will be reassigned. Volunteers can also be reassigned if clients no longer need Senior Companions. Sometimes clients only need someone to stay with them during convalescence after illness or surgery, and once they are back up and around they withdraw from the program as clients. Bard said some past clients have even become current Senior Companions. Clarice Gross has been with Senior Companions for three years. She remembered her first client was a blind woman who she would talk with and read to. It made me feel like I was doing something helpful, Gross said. When the woman passed away, she said it felt like losing a member of her own family. Now, Gross volunteers at Friendly Adult Daycare in Huntingtown and helps get meals together, plays bingo and other activities. She said she is willing to go wherever the organization needs her. Anything they want me to do, Im there, she said. She said its important to volunteer like this because you never know what the future holds. Some companions are assigned to adult day cares, assisted living facilities or nursing homes, volunteering in group settings. While others are sent to individual homes to spend one-on-one time with clients. Bard said all Senior Companions have to be over 55. According to the website, www.smtccac.org/scp, they also need to have an income 200 percent or below federal poverty guidelines, though there are no income restrictions for clients. Volunteers receive a stipend of $2.65 per hour, plus .40 cents per mile if they drive. Typically, Bard said companions are assigned clients within their own county, preferably near their homes. Companions also receive $50 toward a mandatory yearly physical. Bard said they are always looking for Senior Companion volunteers. For more information, or to volunteer, visit www.seniorcorps.gov, www.smtccac.org/scp or call 410-535-0817. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
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that one of our states biggest and most powerful employers would be MGM Resorts, a company that, due to alleged ties to organized crime interests in China, failed to meet the State of New Jerseys standards for corporate integrity. Given these unresolved questions, it is not unreasonable for taxpayers to ask why the state is circumventing the traditional legislative process. The mere act of convening a special session for the benefit of a single industry is highly irregular. As you know, this state is facing an extraordinary set of economic challenges. The State of Maryland lost 11,000 jobs in June. It was the third highest rate of job loss in the nation, and marked the fourth consecutive month of net job losses in Maryland. We rank 48th in the nation this year in both average private hourly and weekly earnings growth, and have actually experienced year-over-year declines in both categories. The future of industries that have sustained this state through generations from seafood harvesting and agriculture, to manufacturing and defense have grown increasingly tenuous, as the recent closure of the Unilever plant in Hagerstown painfully reminded us. To my knowledge, at no point have we ever convened a special session to buttress those industries, as we are about to do for the national gambling industry. In short, I believe there is mounting public suspicion that this latest special session is not about jobs, revenue or public reinvestment, but rather an illustration of the corrosive effects of special interest money in our political system. Such pervasive cynicism, left unaddressed, will further erode public confidence in our institutions of state government. With this in mind, it is my hope that we can conduct this extraordinary special session in a true spirit of openness. Were this topic to be debated in a regular session, Marylanders would have the ability to scrutinize our campaign finance reports and draw their own conclusions. Given what is at stake over these next few days, I think they deserve that same opportunity now. This voluntary gesture would send a powerful message to the people we serve that Marylands oftstated commitment to progressive values is matched only by our dedication to transparent government. Regardless of how we may feel about this special session and the topic at hand, it would be a statement of values in which all Marylanders could take pride. Peter Franchot Comptroller of Maryland
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Cooking on a grill is not just conducive to making steaks or burgers. Seafood is something that also cooks easily and tastefully over an open fire. Grillmasters too often shy away from cooking seafood on the grill. They may feel its too complicated. Although cooking fish on the barbecue requires a little know-how, it tends to be just as easy as cooking traditional barbecue fare once you get the hang of it. Fileted fish tends to break apart quite easily once it is cooked. If you have reservations about cooking fish on a grill, you may want to start with a thicker cut of fish, or the entire fish itself. Fish steaks are thicker cuts and, though they take longer to cook on the grill, theyll also hold together better than thin, filet slices. Many different types of fish can be cut into steaks, including halibut, salmon, shark, tuna, and more. Even if the fish you are cooking is thick, there is still a chance of making a mess of it while grilling unless you follow two important rules: Cook on a well-oiled grill, and dont touch the fish too much during cooking. A well-oiled surface is essential to keeping the steak or filet from sticking to the rungs of the grill. Many people like to flip grilled foods several times to check for doneness, but doing so with fish can cause it to flake apart. Instead, leave the fish alone until the edges have become opaque and are just starting to flake apart before you turn it. Then do not handle the fish again until you are ready to take it off the grill. Cooking directly over the flame is
fast, but you also can use non-stick foil and steam the fish within a foil packet. With this method of cooking you can better seal in juices and even top the fish with lemon slices or vegetables so the items cook together. Using a foil packet also helps keep the fish from breaking apart on the grill, and can be a safe method to try if this is your first foray into grilling fish. Finned fish are not the only types of sea-dwelling creatures that can be cooked on the barbecue. Everything from clams to shrimp can be tossed on the barbecue. Oysters and clams can be cleaned and placed directly on a well-oiled grill. Simply cook for 3 to 4 minutes until the shells of the oysters and clams open up widely. Shrimp can be grilled using a seafood basket that keeps the food contained for easy flipping en masse. Otherwise, slide shrimp on kabob skewers or bamboo sticks (soak wood sticks in water before putting on the grill) to cook easily. Shrimp cooks quickly. Check for a pink color after a few minutes so the shrimp dont overcook and become rubbery. You can also cook lobster or crayfish on the grill. Parboil the lobster inside the house for a few minutes. Then take the lobster out of the pot and dunk into ice water to stop the boiling process. Halve the lobster and brush each side with melted butter. Then place the lobster, meat-sidedown, onto the grill. Cook for an additional 5 minutes per side, or until the meat looks opaque in color. Grilling seafood is nothing to fear. Once you master some of the techniques for success, delicious meals will follow.
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upcoming week. If vegetables need to be diced, do so then and store them in zip-top plastic bags. Meats that take a long time to cook can be pre-cooked and simply reheated before being served. Certain meals, like casseroles and baked pasta dishes, can be made entirely and stored in the freezer. Having some of the work already done may help to make weeknight meals easier to cook. * Invest in a slow cooker. If you prefer a hot meal right after walking in the door, a slow cooker can be an invaluable tool that delivers meals-ondemand. A slow cooker works by cooking ingredients at a very low temperature over a long period of time. Ingredients can be added in the morning before you leave for work, and the meal will be ready and hot by the time you return home. There are dozens of different slow cooker recipes and cookbooks completely devoted to meals made in a slow cooker. It is a versatile tool and one that can be an asset in a busy persons kitchen. * Think outside the meal box. Dinner doesnt necessarily have to consist of dinner foods. Turn pancakes, eggs and sandwiches into heartier meals with the addition of a few ingredients. Omelets can be enhanced with cubed meats and vegetables. Top pancakes with fresh fruit and granola for a more substantial meal. Paninis are popular these days, so take an ordinary sandwich and make it gourmet just by pressing it and heating. Taking the time to plan ahead for meals means that weeknight dinners can be less stressful to put together.
There is no denying that ours is a culture increasingly dependent on technology in all facets of daily life. We rely on e-mail and messaging to keep in touch and turn to our tablets or smart phones to keep track of current events and entertainment. Meetings and even educational programs are offered via video chats and groups. Many people would admit that theyd feel lost without their gadget of choice at the ready. Individuals who rely on technology may be in search of other ways to employ their digital prowess, and researching restaurants and making reservations online might be right up their alley. With their phones boasting apps that can zero in on top-rated restaurants and other nearby establishments, individuals very often turn to their trusty tablets or smartphones to make decisions on where to eat. According to AISMedia, 89 percent of consumers say they have researched a restaurant online before dining there. Those most likely to use the Internet to check out menus and other information about food establishments are people ages 25 to 45. And of those consumers who have researched a restaurant online, 33 percent view other consumers reviews online prior to dining. Researching restaurants isnt all people are doing online. Theyre also making reservations. Services like OpenTable (www.opentablecom) allow diners to browse through more than 25,000 restaurants partnered with the service and make reservations -- even down to table selection. Simply search for your favorite restaurant or browse by specific region. Then select your time and fill out the required information. Many restaurants are using this service to help manage their restaurant reservation process. Although services like this may help remove confusion over reservations, there also are steps diners can take to ensure their night out on the town goes off without a hitch. * Choose restaurants based on food quality and not based on celebrity sightings. Restaurants concerned about food are more likely to seat you promptly than trendy spots would. * When calling for a reservation, do so in the early afternoon when the hostess station is not overwhelmed with customers. If you have been a good customer in the past, it doesnt hurt to mention that. * Use a service like OpenTable. Youll have a restaurant confirmation to show the hostess. * Tip the maitre d or hostess on your way out from dining if you plan to return again. * If there is a wait, stand by the hostess station to reduce your risk of being lost in the crowd.
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Photos by Sarah Miller Director Sid Curl, left, and playwright Mark Scharf comment on the first reading of Frankenstein.
to a creature and factual developments in cloning and gene therapy. Such basic questions of right and wrong are constant themes in life, which is why Frankenstein can speak to a modern audience, Scharf said. Many adaptations also change major plot points or attempt to modernize the script like its not enough. Scharf said such changes arent needed, and his adaptation leaves out the iconic Igor and the green faced, inarticulate version of Frankensteins monster. I really wanted to stick to the novel for once, he said. Curl said there will be several challenges in staging this adaptation, but is confident in the abilities of cast and crew. The idea is to invoke a feeling of terror, which Scharf said can sometimes be accomplished best by leaving some things to the imagination. Audiences are brilliant, wonderful creators and they will bring in all sorts of details, he said. From an actors point of view, its best to distance oneself from adaptations that have come before. Ive got to set myself apart, said Justyn Cristofel, a member of the Twin Beach troupe who read the part of Victor Frankenstein on Saturday. The first reading allows Scharf and the troupe to iron out kinks and places where the script doesnt read naturally. Curl said normally the playwright is torn apart during the first reading of their script, especially one that has never been performed before, but Scharfs piece is nearly ready to go, which makes the development process quicker.
Snider will be composing a score uniquely for Frankenstein. During Saturdays reading he took pages of notes for potential cues and transitions. He said the point of the music is to enhance the mood, not to distract the audience from the stage. Ideally, the audience wont even notice the musical undertones. Scharf wrote the play in eight months, having been asked in January. While the childrens troupe performs original pieces every year, it is fairly rare for the adult troupe. This is perhaps the second time in 14 years the adult troupe has gotten to premier a play never produced on another stage before. Curl said its an exciting time for the group. We have come from nothing to something, Curl said, adding they were incorporated in 1998 and hope to have their own building by 2015. Currently, the Twin Beach Players use whatever space is available to them, such as the Boys and Girls Club building. Curl said he looks forward to having a dedicated home for the troupe with all the trappings a typical theatre has. They are also always looking for actors to join the adult troupe, Curl said. Auditions for Frankenstein were held all this week. The last opportunity is Aug. 16 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at the Boys and Girls Club in North Beach. Rehearsals are Aug. 26-Oct. 18 and performances will be Oct. 19-Nov. 4. For more information, visit www.twinbeachplayers.com. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
Entertainment Calendar
Thursday, Aug. 16
Live Music: Boston featuring Sam Grow Band Calvert Marine Museum (14200 Solomons Island Rd., Solomons) 7:30 p.m. Back to School Family Fun Night Family Access Center (3695 Hallowing Point Road, Suite 6, Prince Frederick) 5 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 17
Live Music: Groove Span Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) 8 p.m.
Live Music: Sam Grow Band and Rollerblades 90s Tribute Band Veras White Sands Beach Club (1200 White Sands Drive, Lusby) 9:30 p.m. Live Music: Creole Gumbo Jazz Band The Westlawn Inn (9200 Chesapeake Avenue, North Beach) 7:30 p.m. Live Music: Matt Zimmerman Running Hare Vineyard (150 Adelina Road, Prince Frederick) 12 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 19
Live Music: Gerry Swarbrick Running Hare Vineyard (150 Adelina Road, Prince Frederick) 1 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 18
Live Music: James Witherite Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) 7 p.m.
Tuesday, Aug. 21
Open Mic Night Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) 6:30 p.m.
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Thursday, Aug. 16
Boston in Concert Calvert Marine Museum (14200 Solomons Island Road, Solomons) 7:30 p.m. Waterside Concert Series presents Boston. Mark your calendar for this mustsee concert. For more information, call 410326-2042 or visit www.calvertmarinemuseum.com. Dream Big Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick) 2:30-3:30 p.m. Wrap up the Dream Big program with a really big musical party. We will read a story, make a craft, and participate in activities and enjoy a celebratory cake accompanied be a live jazz band. Participants of the Dream Big program from all 4 library locations are invited. Registration not required. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. 1812: Tide of War CD Release Party St. John Vianney Catholic Church (470 Main Street, Prince Frederick 7 p.m. The Calvert County Historical Society is proudly hosting the CD release concert for Gary Rue and Don Shomettes 1812: Tide of War. Please be aware that seating is limited on a first come, first serve basis. To ensure guaranteed seating, contact the Calvert County Historical Society at (410) 5352452 or cchsadmin@calverthistory.org.
Friday, Aug. 17
The Art of the Waterman, The Simison Collection Opening Reception Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center (13480 Dowell Road, Solomons) 6-9 p.m. Aug. 17-Feb. 25, 2013 This exhibit features 23 paintings by renowned Chesapeake artist Marc Castelli on loan from the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in St. Michaels. Seventeen of the paintings were donated to the museum from the Diane Simison collection. The remaining images are from the artists personal collection. For more information, call 410326-4640 or visit www.annmariegarden. org. On Pins & Needles Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way, Prince Fredercik) 1-4 p.m. Bring your quilting, needlework, knitting, crocheting, or other project for an afternoon of conversation and shared creativity. For more information, call 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. Teens Own The Night Summer Party Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick) 1-4 p.m. Join us as we end the summer on a scary note! Well enjoy snacks, a scary movie, and award a Kindle Fire to the winner of our summer reading contest. For more information, call 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. Justin Crenshaw Concert North Beach Pavilion 6 p.m. Because of the rain and storms, the Justin Crenshaw concert has been rescheduled. Come out for an evening of good music and good times. It will be worth the wait! Moorish Science Temple of America Friday Night Meeting Southern Maryland Community Center (20 Appeal Lane Lusby) 7:30 p.m.
The Moorish Science Temple of America (A Religious Corporation) was founded by the Divine Prophet Noble Drew Ali in 1913 A.D., and has consistently promoted plans for the betterment of man and mankind in general. In our missionary work we urge those who know that their spiritual, social, intellectual and economic condition can be better to join the Moorish Science Temple of America. We are Moslems and we have proclaimed our Nationality and the Divine and National Principles of our Forefathers in order to meet the Constitutional standards of Law of the United States of America, become citizens of the U.S.A. and have political status in our government. The object of our Organization is to help in the great program of uplifting fallen humanity and teach those things necessary to make our members better citizens. The work of the Moorish Science Temple of America is largely religious and we are committed to a plan that promotes Unity, Spiritual Fulfillment, Economic Power and Truthful Education of our Posterity. We advocate that the Moorish Science Temple of America is the only national organization amongst our people that can solve our problems because the true teachings of Prophet Noble Drew Ali will redeem our people from mental slavery which we now have. We teach that our people are Asiatic because according to all True and Divine Records of the Human Race there is no negro, black or colored race attached to the Human Family. These names are unconstitutional and are a result of and delude to slavery. We consider it to be a sin to cling to names and principles that delude to slavery. Therefore, we are calling on all Asiatics of America to learn the truth about their Nationality and their Divine Creed because they are not negroes. We urge them to link themselves with the families of nations. We honor all true and divine prophets. For More information contact Shahidah Brewington Bey at 410.326.8063 or Roger Brewington Bey at 410-814-8458.
Garden Smarter: Grow It, Eat It, Preserve It Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick) 10-11:30 a.m. Learn to identify safe food preservation practices, how canning preserves food, and processing high and low acid foods using a water bath and pressure canner. For more information, call 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. Kids Learn about Lincoln Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick) 2-3 p.m. Children K-5th Grade are invited to join us for 45 minutes of reading and crafts that celebrate the life of Abraham Lincoln during the weeks of our exhibit Lincoln: the Constitution and the Civil War. This weeks topic: Mourning Lincoln. Please register. For more information, call 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Out&About
Tuesday, Aug. 21
Call for Actors, Tech and Make-up Sotterley Plantation (44300 Sotterley Lane, Hollywood) 10 a.m. Sotterley Plantation is pleased to announce open auditions for two of our annual signature events: Ghosts of Sotterley and Sotterley Holiday Candlelight. Auditions will be held at the Sotterley Warehouse on: Tuesday, August 21, 6-8 p.m. Saturday, August 25, 10-12 p.m. Ghosts of Sotterley 2012 entitled, 1918: Influenza, War, and Restless Spirits, will run on October 19, 20, 25, 26 and 27 from 710:30 p.m. While restoring Sotterley Plantation to its former glory, owner, Herbert Satterlee disturbs more than the bricks and mortar as the country is in the midst of a flu pandemic and the remains of the Great War. This outdoor production takes place on the Sotterley grounds. This years Sotterley Holiday Candlelight entitled, From This Day Forward will run on November 29 for Members Night, then November 30 and December 1 for the general public from 610 p.m. In this living history production set within the 1703 Plantation House, visitors will encounter Sotterleys past Christmas seasons and the families who lived and worked here. Share love, laughter and sometimes bittersweet memories at home on the plantation. For more information, contact Linda Tucker Jones at events@sotterley.org or 301-373-2280.
Sunday, Aug. 19
Sunday Afternoons with the Pattersons Tour Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum (10515 Mackall Road, St. Leonard) 2-3:30 p.m. Point Farm was the country retreat of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jefferson Patterson. In 1983 Mrs. Patterson donated the property to the state in honor of her late husband, creating Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum. Join us for a guided tour of this beautiful 1933 Colonial Revival brick house and gardens designed by noted female architects Gertrude Sawyer and Rose Greely. For more information, call 410-586-8501 or visit www.jefpat.org. Chesapeake Community Chorus Singers Wanted North East Community Center (4075 Gordon Stinnett Avenue, Chesapeake Beach) 4-6 p.m. The Chesapeake Community Chorus is a volunteer group of over thirty active singers starting its 10th season giving concerts for the benefit of charities in mostly Calvert County. Our concerts have raised over $52,000 for charities in Calvert County. We are always interested in adding new singers to the chorus. There are no auditions required, just the love and enjoyment of singing 4-part (or more) music. The chorus meets about every two weeks, holidays excluded, to learn the music for our concerts, and our concerts usually are scheduled to replace a practice time. Practices move from location to location in Calvert County as we have members in all parts of this long county. Members are from various church choirs but we have a large number of singers from various communities, even a number from outside Calvert County. We do all types of music but since we are usually invited to churches to raise money for a charity of their choice, we do a lot of sacred music. For more information, e-mail lbrown9601@verizon.net.
Wednesday, Aug. 22
Painting Workshop: Beyond the Background Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center (13480 Dowell Road, Solomons) 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Dates: Aug. 22-23 Series: 2-class series Member Cost: $40 Nonmember Cost: $45 Materials Fee: $10 due to instructor at class Instructor: Megan Hoover Create textural, colorful backgrounds using found objects as stamps, stencils, and scraping tools. We will go beyond the background to find our subject matter and use various mixed media to bring it to life. Join us for this fun artLAB painting extravaganza! To register, call 410-326-4640. For more information, visit www.annmariegarden.org/annmarie2/drawing_and_painting
Saturday, Aug. 18
Picnic Cruise Calvert Marine Museum (14200 Solomons Island Road, Solomons) - 5:30-7 p.m. Bring a picnic basket along and enjoy a cruise on the Patuxent River. Cost for adults is $15, for children 12 and under is $10. Registration is required by Friday, Aug. 17. For more information, call 410-326-2042, ext. 41 or visit www.calvertmarinemuseum. com. Guided Canoe Trip American Chestnut Land Trust (Warriors Rest Sanctuary, Port Republic) 3-6 p.m. Depart from Warriors Rest and enjoy a scenic tour of Parkers Creek. Canoe trips are physically strenuous, requiring paddling for three hours (frequently against wind and tides) and may require participants to help carry a canoe for up to one-quarter mile over sand to access the creek. Rain date is Sunday, Aug. 19. Registration is required. For more information, call 410-414-3400 or 410-414-3402 or visit www.acltweb.org. Free Movie on the Beach: 50 First Dates Town of North Beach (8916 Chesapeake Ave., North Beach) - Dusk Free showing of 50 First Dates in North Beach. For more information, call 410-257-9618 or visit www.northbeachmd. org.
Thursday, Aug. 23
NAMI Family Support Group Trinity United Methodist Church (90 Church Street, Prince Frederick) 7 p.m. National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Family Support Group (FSG) for individuals 18 years and older who are family members of, or who care about, someone who has a mental illness. A NAMI FSG is a place that offers respect, understanding, encouragement and hope. NAMI FSGs are led by trained family members who are also supporting a loved ones recovery from mental illness. Meetings are held in a flexible, casual and confidential environment the fourth Thursday of each month (third Thursday on holiday months). There is no registration or enrollment required. Contact 301-737-1988 or namisouthernmd@gmail. com.
Monday, Aug 20
Calvert Eats Local Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick) 7-8:30 p.m. Encourage local agriculture, discover ways to eat locally, and share resources, energy, good ideas and great food! For more information, call 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
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By Keith McGuire Contributing Writer It always seems that the wind blows on the weekends and the thunderstorms always happen at high tide. As we ease into August, my wishes are that temperatures will diminish, the wind will offer long respites of calmness, and the thunderstorms will become more predictable! The quality of fishing depends on who you ask. The best striper fishing is still north, for the most part. Live-liners are finding fair catches north of the LNG Docks at Cove Point when they can escape the schools of marauding bluefish. Schools of breaking fish can be found further north near Chesapeake Beach and Breezy Point. Massive schools of keeper sized stripers have been located near Sharps Island Light north of buoy #76 on one day, and then further north on other days. In the early mornings and late evenings some anglers have managed a few keeper-sized stripers by casting top water plugs along the shore lines at the mouth of the Patuxent and Potomac Rivers. Bottom fishing remains hot! Spot, and croaker are easy to find and fat white perch are everywhere. According to Ken Lamb at The Tackle Box, white perch are so abundant that theyre eating the bottoms off boats! Bottom fishing catches are often punctuated by puppy drum, toadfish or cownosed rays to keep things interesting. The occasional speckled trout can also be found while bottom fishing. Anglers who intentionally pursue these spotted beauties are finding respectable catches in many places along the Eastern Shore. Anglers fishing out of Buzzs Marina are catching so many specks that Mike and Christy Henderson are calling 2012 the year of the speckled trout! Flounder are being found with a bit more frequency now by die-hard fluke hunters, but finding them is not for anglers without an insatiable drive to catch flat-fish. Last week, pictures began to show more than one flounder as opposed to earlier sporadic catches of a single fluke. Still, pictures with
limit catches in our region are rare. Spanish mackerel have showed up on the scene with some regularity. These fish, along with bluefish and striped bass should become more prolific in the coming weeks. Anglers who find them are finding them in abundance, but they are not everywhere all the time. One boat can be bailing fish, while another boat no more than a mile away can spend the day looking for fish. Schools of big red drum (too big to keep) have been reported between buoy 72A and 72 at night, and there have even been reports of cobia being caught out of Photo Courtesy of Capt Bruno Vasta Point Lookout. Steve Sadler Spanish Mackerel Meetings: Bill Goldsborough, fisheries director, Chesapeake Bay Foundation, will discuss Restoring the Bays Filter Feeders at the Monday, August 20 meeting of the Coastal Conservation Associations Patuxent River Chapter. The meeting, which starts at 7 p.m. at Stoneys Kingfisher in Solomons, is free and open to the public. Attendees can order from Stoneys menu at 6 p.m. Goldsborough, who also serves as a Maryland representative on the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC), will review the status of oysters and menhaden and why they are important for recreational angling. Hell also talk Photo Courtesy of Buzzs Marina about the ASMFCs recent work on menha- Kolbe with a pair of nice Flounder den management and discuss water quality in the Bay. The monthly meeting of the Southern Maryland Chapter of MSSA will be held tonight (8/16) at 7:00 PM at the Solomons Fire Hall. Remember to take a picture of your catch and send it to me with your story at riverdancekeith@gmail.com. Keith fishes weekly from his small boat during the season, and spends his free time supporting local conservation organizations.
Photo Courtesy of Buzzs Marina T-Bone of 98.3 Star FM with a nice Speckled Trout
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