2015-05-21 Calvert County Times

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Thursday, May 21, 2015
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COVER STORY
The first of the largest pieces of

equipment for the Dominion
Cove Point made landfall in
Solomons on May 18 and was
moved the last six miles of its
journey, which started in Korea,
by truck down Route 2/4
and Cove Point Road on the
evening of May 19.
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CONTENTS
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Local News
Cops & Courts
Letters 9
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Obituarities 13
Feature 14
Education 16
Community 17
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Teachers Plead for Additional Funding

By Sarah Miller
Staff Writer
Teachers, community members and elected officials
came together to comment on the fiscal year (FY) 2016
budget, soon to be adopted by the Board of County
Commissioners (BOCC).
BOCC President Steve Weems, the budget was developed using "cold data", numbers according to fact
and not emotion. Weems has many ties to the education
community, several family members are teachers and
his children attend CCPS, but he makes no promises.
"Collectively, we need to hold on and carry on,"
Weems said.
Since 2008, schools have been funded above Maintenance of Effort (MOE), even in the face of decreasing enrollment. MOE is the minimum state required
level of funding, said Director of Finance and Budget
Tim Hayden, adding that surrounding counties have
held schools at MOE for years, but this is the first year
CCPS is to be funded at that level.
Since the last draft budget was presented, changes
have been made that decreased the deficit since last
budget, said Department of Budget and Finance Deputy Director Joan Thorp, but fund balance money is still
to be used to fill the gap.
Revenue levels for the county are projected to remain flat, Thorp said.
Of the planned fund balance usage, $3.5 million to
be used for one-time items, more than $2 million will
be used for operational costs, which is a first for the
county, Thorp said.
CCPS Superintendent Daniel Curry asked on behalf
of CCPS for additional funding.
When he came here, Curry knew Calvert was a high
performing school district but there would be challenges. CCPS created a modest, balanced budget that offered pay raises for teachers and used no fund balance
money. Then the anticipated funding levels kept going
down. CCPS requests $3 million in additional funding,
he said, to prevent schools from having to eliminate
teaching and educational support positions.
No matter what happens with the budget for FY2016,

Curry encourages CCPS and the Calvert County government to work closely together moving forward.
CCPS parent Chris Finnamore asked the BOCC
to supply CCPS with the funding to support special
education students, classrooms, and teachers. She
read comments on behalf of her son, Nicholas, praising local teachers for their efforts in helping him with
reading and writing. His favorite teacher is a first year
instructor, and hers is one of the positions that could be
cut if CCPS receives no additional funding.
One speaker said additional education funding will
prevent schools from cutting after school programs,
which go a long way in keeping students in school
through graduation.
In an educationally related topic, Michael Moore
funding to make the former SMECO building near
Calvert High School into a youth community center to
support after school programs.
Moore was not alone in advocating a youth center in
Prince Frederick. CCPS students came out to ask the
BOCC for the funding to open a youth center.
CCPS Department of Special Education Director
Christy Harris requested BOCC fully fund CCPS budget at $3 million above MOE. Students with disabilities struggle in large classrooms, she said, and a lack of
funding will negatively impact the entire student body.
Teachers weren't the only speakers seeking additional funding.
Calvert Farmland Trust board member Greg Bowen
came forward to request additional $2 million in addition farmland preservation funding.
Calvert County Government employee and former
teacher Edward Sullivan was in support of the budget
as is, and asked the BOCC to do what is best for the
county as a whole and to not be swayed by emotional
appeals.
Written statements will be accepted through June 1.
For more information, visitwww.co.cal.md.us.
Local News
Fatal Accident
Under Investigation
By Lauren Procopio
Staff Writer
A Port Republic woman lost her
life last Wednesday evening following a head-on car collision on
Broomes Island Road.
According to a press release provided by Captain Todd Ireland, of
the Calvert County Sheriffs Office,
Linda Burke succumbed to her injuries shortly after arriving to MedStar
despite lifesaving efforts from EMS;
flight medics; nurses and doctors.
According to the press release, on
May 13, around 5:48 p.m., the Calvert Control Center received a 911
call for the fatal accident on Broomes
Island Road in the vicinity of Howard Drive. Upon arrival, units from
the Sheriffs Office confirmed the
severity of the collision, assessed the
scene, deployed resources and coordinated road closures.
Preliminary investigation revealed that Karen Vied, of St. Leonard, was traveling south on Broomes
Island in a 2009 Ford Edge when the
vehicle crossed over the double yellow center line and struck the 2014
Ford Focus, which was operated by
Burke. The released indicated that
two boys, ages 8 and 11, were also
in the Ford vehicle at the time of the
crash.
According to the release, Vied
was transported to Prince Georges
Hospital Center via Trooper 6; both
children were transported to Childrens Hospital via Trooper 6 for
various non-life threatening injuries.
According to the release, an emergency room nurse stopped at the
scene on her way to work, assessed
the patients and began caring for
those who were injured. EMS personnel from the St. Leonard Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue
Squad responded to the scene, as
well as members from the Calvert
County Sheriffs Office Crash Reconstruction Team and assumed the
investigation.
According to police, Broomes
Island Road was shut down to vehicular traffic from Grays Road to
Chippingwood Drive in an effort to
secure the scene.
The car collision is under investigation and anyone who may have
witnessed the crash or has any information regarding the collision is encouraged to contact Corporal Moschetto, of the Calvert County Sheriffs Office Reconstruction Team, at
410-535-2800.
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By Sarah Miller
Staff Writer
The Board of County Commissioners discussed the future of the Calvert
Countys Transferable Development
Rights (TDR) program during their
May 19 meeting.
The TDR program began in 1978,
was one of the first in the nation.
Since then, over 28,000 acres have
been preserved through County and
State land preservation programs,
with over 20,000 acres preserved
through the Countys TDR program.
In recent years, there has been little
demand for TDRs, due in part to the
economic downturn and stricter state
regulations, according to information available at the meeting. Much
of the recent residential development

in Town Centers has been at densities
lower than the maximum permitted.
One of the key recommendations
from the Prince Frederick Town Center Charrette Report is to reform the
TDR program. The Agricultural Preservation Advisory Committee has
suggested revamping how TDRs are
required in Town Centers. In 2014,
staff developed a draft proposal for a
sliding scale for the use of TDRs.
The commissioners agreed to continue to study the for the TDR program will take in the future.
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Man Arrested for Allegedly Stabbing Mother

By Lauren Procopio
Staff Writer
Adams grandmother called 911

around 8:30 p.m. and reported
that Adams obtained a knife
An Owings man faces over
and stabbed his mother. She also
a dozen charges after allegedly
stated that Adams was fighting
stabbing his mother Sunday
with the other family members,
evening.
charging documents affirmed.
On May 17, Darrell Lee AdAccording to charging docuDarrell Adams
ams, 38, allegedly stabbed his
ments, Aurich arrived at the resimother, Faye Adams, 58, five to
dence and found Adams father,
seven times in his Owings resiuncle, and an unidentified male
dence, according to charging documents.
on top of him holding him down.
According to charging documents, the deCharging documents confirmed that the
fendant resides with his grandmother, Doris knife was taken away from Adams, but AdJones, who was having trouble controlling ams continued to fight with his father and
her grandson and called family members uncle.
over to assist with Adams.
The suspects grandmother was tending
Jones called the suspects parents, Faye to her daughter, who was bleeding from her
Adams and Glenwood Adams, as well as the abdomen and arms, charging documents
defendants uncle, Dean Jones, to come over stated.
to assist with Adams.
Aurich handcuffed Adams and subseThe family was unsuccessful in calming quently assessed the scene and coordinated
Adams down and subsequently called the resources, charging documents read.
Sheriffs Office for assistance.
According to charging documents, around
According to charging documents, 9 p.m., Detective Homer Rich arrived at the
around 7 p.m., Deputy First Class Aurich residence and learned that the victim had
and Sergeant Cox arrived at the residence; five to seven lacerations/puncture wounds
the officers spoke with the family members and had lost a significant amount of blood.
and Adams, but were unable to decide on a
Police confirmed that the victim was medcourse of action.
evacuated to Prince Georges Hospital with
According to charging documents, the serious, but non-life threatening injuries.
suspect was argumentative and difficult to
According to charging documents, the
deal with however, police believed Adams suspect was removed from the residence and
did not pose a threat to himself or his family continued to be belligerent, talkative, arguand declined to check into the hospital Au- mentative and unapologetic for his actions.
rich and Cox subsequently left the residence.
Adams had minor cuts/lacerations to his
Police returned to the residence after hands and thumb, according to charging
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According to police, the dining area of the
residence showed obvious signs of a fight
and two small fresh holes were noted in
the paneling and one of the chairs had a large
bloodstain on the seat.
dining room table was pushed to the side of
the room and a large pool of blood was in the
hallway just beyond the dining room, near
the bathroom.
The bloody knife was recovered, which
was described as a three inch Sheffield
folding type knife.
Victim statements confirmed that after
Aurich and Cox left the residence, the family
continued to come up with a plan of action in
order to calm Adams down in order for him
to continue to live with his grandmother.
family was speaking in the living/dining
room and Adams mother made it clear
that Adams needed to keep taking his medication and also suggested that he check
himself into the hospital for treatment.
conversation infuriated Adams and he allegedly pulled out the knife and flicked open
the blade and began threatening each family
member in the room by flashing and waving the knife in a menacing manner and also
lunged at each of them.
According to police, the defendant was
only eight to ten feet away from each family
member and stated comments such as, Im
going to show everybody what I mean.
According to charging documents, Adams anger was mainly directed at his
mother and he allegedly kept lunging at his
parents. According to police, Adams uncle
pushed and threw chairs at his nephew to
prevent him from stabbing Faye Adams.

However, Adams was able to grab his
mother and they both fell to the floor near
the bathroom, charging documents alleged.
Charging documents allege that Adams repeatedly stabbed his mother in the torso
with the knife until his father and uncle were
able to subdue him and obtain the knife.
During the struggle, Adams intentionally
bit his uncle on the arm, charging documents claimed.
According to court documents, Rich coordinated with Cox to ensure that Adams
was treated at Calvert Memorial Hospital for
his hand injuries prior to being transported
to the Calvert County Detention Center.
According to charging documents, Rich
then responded to the Prince Georges
County Hospital to interview Faye Adams,
who had already been sutured upon his arrival; she had bandages on her stomach/abdomen, left arm, and right breast. According
to police, the victims recollection of the attack was similar to the other family members. According to charging documents, the
victim stated that if her husband and brother
were not present when her son attacked her
then he would have probably killed her.
The victim was admitted overnight with serious, but non-life threatening injuries.
Adams is facing 16 charges, including
four counts of first-degree assault; four
counts of second-degree assault; four counts
of reckless endangerment; and four counts
of possessing a dangerous weapon with the
intent to injure.
Adams is scheduled for a hearing in District Court on May 27.
Man Arrested on Child

Pornography Charges
By Lauren Procopio
Staff Writer
A Lusby man was arrested and
charged last Wednesday afternoon on a
criminal indictment for the distribution
of child pornography, according to a
press release provided by the Maryland
State Police.
According to the release, on May 13,
at approximately 12:30 p.m., members
of the Maryland State Police (MSP)
Computer Crimes Section and the
Maryland Internet Crimes Against
Children Task Force (ICAC) arrested
Brian Thomas Jackson, 30, without incident on the child pornography charge.
According to the release, Jackson
was identified as a focal person in the
investigation.
According to police, as a result of
the investigation, a search and seizure
warrant was executed at the suspects
home, located in the 300 block of Bannister Court, in December of 2014 by
a MSP Computer Crimes investigator and agents from the Department
of Homeland Security, the Calvert
County Sheriffs Office and the Calvert
Brian Jackson
County States Attorneys Office. The

execution of the search warrant resulted
in the apprehension of Jacksons computer, which contained images of child
pornography.
Jacksons charges include five counts
of possession of child pornography
and one count of distribution of child
pornography.
Jackson is scheduled for a pretrial
hearing in Calverts Circuit Court on
June 15, according to online records.
According to court documents, Jackson is being held at the Calvert County
Detention Center on a $30,000 bond.
Memorializing a Hero
During my years working in the aviation industry, I have been on many U.S. Navy ships, most
named after states, presidents, admirals and such.
Some years back, I happened on a ship called the
USS Oscar Austin DDG 79, which has remained the
most memorable ship I have been on. What made it
so memorable? Was it the ships advanced technology or high-tech weaponry? Although impressive,
that was not the reason. Was it the deluxe accommodations or the fine cuisine? Bwhahaha, not quite.
It was because of whom the ship was named after.
Not recognizing the name of Oscar Austin, I figured Id look him up. Pfc. Oscar P. Austin was born
Jan. 15, 1949, in Nacogdoches, Texas, joined the
Marine Corps on April 22, 1968, was deployed to
Vietnam on Oct. 1, 1968, and, shortly after his 20th
birthday, on Feb. 23, 1969, was killed in action. The
following is his Medal of Honor citation:
The President of the United States in the name of
The Congress takes pride in presenting the Medal
of Honor posthumously to Private First Class Oscar
P. Austin United States Marine Corps for service as
set forth in the following citation: For conspicuous
gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above
and beyond the call of duty while serving as an Assistant Machine Gunner with Company E, Second
Battalion, Seventh Marines, First Marine Division in connection with operations against enemy
forces in the Republic of Vietnam. During the early
morning hours of February 23, 1969, Private First
Class Austins observation post was subjected to a
fierce ground attack by a large North Vietnamese
Army force supported by a heavy volume of hand
grenades, satchel charges and small arms fire. Observing that one of his wounded companions had
fallen unconscious in a position dangerously exposed to the hostile fire, Private First Class Austin
unhesitatingly left the relative security of his fighting hole and, with complete disregard for his own
safety, raced across the fire-swept terrain to assist
the Marine to a covered location. As he neared
the casualty, he observed an enemy grenade land
nearby and, reacting instantly, leaped between the
injured Marine and the lethal object, absorbing the
effect of its detonation. As he ignored his painful
injuries and turned to examine the wounded man,
he saw a North Vietnamese Army soldier aiming
a weapon at his unconscious companion. With
full knowledge of the probable consequences and
thinking only to protect the Marine, Private First
Class Austin resolutely threw himself between the
casualty and the hostile soldier and, in so doing,
was mortally wounded. Private First Class Austins
indomitable courage, inspiring initiative and selfless devotion to duty upheld the highest traditions
of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval
Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.
It is signed by President Richard Nixon.
Pfc. Oscar P. Austin exemplifies what it means to
be a Marine by putting others over self. As Austin
offered the ultimate sacrifice in order to keep others
out of harms way, so did countless other military
personnel, policemen, firemen, first responders and
even everyday citizens. Remember them all this
Memorial Day.
As for you, Pfc. Oscar P. Austin, your sacrifice
will never stray from my memory, especially on
Memorial Day. Semper Fi, Marine, Semper Fi.
Brian D. Lee, Lusby
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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.
Lucille (Lou) Cook

Williams, 89
Lucille (Lou) Cook
Williams, 89 of Lusby,
Md., passed away on
Oct. 15, 2014 in Washington, D.C. She was
born on Sept. 9, 1925,
in Winston Salem,
N.C. to the late Thelma
Grubbs and Joseph
Benjamin Cook. She was the loving wife to
Jack Williams for 55 years whom preceded
her in death in 2003.
She was a dedicated and loving wife,
mother, and grandmother. Her favorite pastimes were; gardening, flower-arranging,
decorating, and crafts. She loved animals
as well as all living things and, of course,
the Olive Garden.
She is survived by her loving daughters, Carol Lynn Thomas (Edward Lee)
of Lusby, Md., Beth Ann Phifer of Lusby,
Md., and Jill W. Stackhouse (Christopher
Bryan) of Middlebury, Vt. Five Grandchildren: Jon Dustin Kennett, Nicholas Arron
Thomas, Jack Glidden Kennett (Rebecca
Brooke Jimmo), Whitney Lynn Thomas,
and Joseph Benjamin Phifer. One Great
Grandchild: Justin Landon Jimmo.
A Life Celebration Memorial Service will
be held on Saturday, June 27, at 11 a.m. in the
Rausch Funeral Home, 20 American Lane,
Lusby, Md. with Reverend Linda Motter officiating. Internment will be private.
Henry Hank
Edwin Hohn, 89
Henry Hank Edwin Hohn, 89, passed
away on May 7, at his
residence surrounded
by his loving family.
Hank was born on
March 6, 1926, in Oak
Park, Ill., to the late
Henry Joseph Hohn
and Hazel Margaret (Porm) Hohn.
Henry married Marilyn Delores Plourde
on Dec. 25, 1949, in North Lake, Ill. They
just celebrated their sixty fifth wedding
anniversary. Hank joined the United
States Navy on April 22, 1949. He was a
Naval Aviator. He retired from the Navy
as a Commander on Jan. 31, 1970, after
twenty two years of service. He received
the following decorations from the Navy:
National Defense Service medal with one
bronze star, Good Conduct medal, World
War II Victory medal, American Campaign Vietnam Service medal and the
Armed Forces Expeditionary medal from
the Dominican Republic. He was a member of Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic
Church and the Knights of Columbus.
He is survived by his devoted wife of 65
years, Marilyn Delores Hohn, of Lusby, Md.;
children: Joe and his wife Helene Hohn, of
San Diego, Calif.; Aleta Hohn, of Beaufort,
N.C.; Robin and her husband Keith Goebel; Barbara DeHenzel and her husband Bill
Lloyd all of Lusby, Md.; and Mike and his
wife Joanne Hohn, of Lutherville, Md.; ten
grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Hank was preceded in death by his parents
and siblings, Robert Hohn and Peggy OShea.
The family received friends on Mon-
day, May 11, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8

p.m. at the Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., 20
American Lane, Lusby, where prayers were
offered at 7:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial was held on Tuesday, May 12, at 11:30
a.m. in Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic
Church, Solomons, Md. with Monsignor
Michael Wilson officiating. The interment
will take place at a later date in Arlington National Cemetery, in Arlington, Va.
Should friends desire, contributions may
be made in Hanks memory to Calvert Hospice. Donations are encouraged on-line at
www.calverthospice.org, or P. O. Box 838,
Prince Frederick, Md. 20678. For more information or to leave condolences please
visit www.rauschfuneralhomes.com.
Islay Prentice Kesecker, 85

Islay Prentice Kesecker, 85, of Solomons,
Md., passed away on
May 12, at Calvert Memorial Hospital.
Born Oct. 29, 1929,
in Yonkers, N.Y., she
was the daughter of the
late Lester Prentice and
Islay (MacDonald) Prentice.
Islay was a member of the Patuxent
Pearls and the Sweet Adelines. She was a
volunteer at the Calvert Marine Museum
and enjoyed boating, knitting, and sewing. Islay volunteered in multiple capacities
within the Asbury community. She especially enjoyed spending time with good
friends and her growing family.
Islay is survived by her children, Elizabeth Proctor (Douglas) of New Market,
Md., and James Kesecker (Elisa) of San
Diego, Calif.; grandchildren, Meghan,
Max, Mitchell, and Marshall of New Market, Md., Matt (Melissa) of Walkersville,
Md., James A. Kesecker (Anna) of Great
Mills, Md. and James J. Ochoa of San Diego, Calif.; and great-grandchildren, Maverick, Lillian and Nicholas. In addition to
her parents, Islay was preceded in death by
her husband, Walter L. Kesecker whom she
married on May 11, 1957 in Yonkers, N.Y.
A Celebration of Life service was conducted by Reverend James Swecker on
Sunday, May 17, at 5:30 p.m. in the Asbury-Solomons Auditorium, 11100 Asbury
Circle, Solomons.
Memorial contributions may be made to
the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, 6 Herndon Avenue, Annapolis, Md. 21403.
Condolences to the family may be made
at www.rauschfuneralhomes.com.
birth from pulmonary disease and Patrick

who currently lives in Hollywood, Md.
In May 1970, Jeanne married Edgar Ed
Bush and they moved from Clinton, Md. to
Dunkirk, Md. in 1984. Ed had two daughters from a previous marriage, Linda and
Diane, that Jeanne deeply loved. Jeanne
and Ed became fixtures in the Shores of
Calvert, Jeanne through her involvement
in the Homeowners Association and Ed
through his love of gardening and taking
care of the front entrance. Jeanne loved
the water and could often be found at the
Shores of Calvert boat ramp or on Princess II her Grady-White pride and joy.
Ed passed away in 2011 leaving a big
void in Jeannes life. Jeanne sold her boat
and moved to Prince Frederick with their
dog Buddy in 2013 for health reasons and
to be closer to her dearest friend, Frances.
However, she never called Prince Frederick
her home; to her Dunkirk and the Shores of
Calvert would always be her home.
Jeanne leaves behind numerous grandchildren, Kimberly, Daniel, Patrick, Paul,
Sarah, Michelle, Jay, Michael, Thomas,
Matthew and Daniel along with several
great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and
great granddogs.
Family invites friends to Lee Funeral
Home Calvert, 8200 Jennifer Lane, Owings, Md., on Tuesday, May 26, from 4 p.m.
until start of Memorial Services at 6 p.m.
Interment will be private.
Jeanne loved having fresh flowers around
her home and it would be a fitting tribute to
surround her with them during the visitation
and memorial service. However, if you would
Alice Elizabeth Bateman, 87

Alice
Elizabeth
Bateman, 87, of St.
Leonard, Md., passed
away on May 9, at Solomons Nursing Center.
Born April 29, 1928,
in Wimber, Penn., she
was the daughter of
the late Joseph Helman
and Sarah (Harr) Helman. Alice was a volunteer for the Calvert Memorial Hospital
Auxiliary for many years.
Alice is survived by her children, Cheryl Moore (George) of Greenbelt, Md. and
Joseph Bateman (Pam) of Lusby, Md.;
nine grandchildren; and many greatgrandchildren. In addition to her parents,
Alice was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph E. Bateman, and her daughter, Eva Alhambra.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday, May 21, at 11 a.m. at the Maryland
Veterans Cemetery Chapel, 11301 Crain
Highway, Cheltenham.
Memorial contributions may be made
to the Alzheimers Association, P.O. Box
96011, Washington, D.C. 20090-6011.
Condolences to the family may be made
at www.rauschfuneralhomes.com.
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Jeanne Marie Bush, 82

Jeanne Marie Bush, 82, of Dunkirk, Md.,
passed away peacefully on May 13. Jeanne
was born in Seattle, WA, on May 28, 1932.
Her parents were Glenn and Linaria Goudie.
Jeanne had an older brother, Glenn and an
older sister, Nancy who predeceased her
along with her parents. She also had a twin
brother, John Jack Goudie who currently
lives in Seattle, Wash. with his wife Barbara.
Jeanne met her first husband Rae at
Greenbelt High School in Prince Georges
County. After they were married, she had
three sons, William who currently lives in
Owings, Md.; David who died days after
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Feature Story
Feature
200 Tons, 20 MPH
Heavy Hauls Underway at Dominion

By Sarah Miller
Staff Writer
he first of the largest pieces of equipment for the Dominion Cove Point
made landfall in Solomons on May
18 and was moved the last six miles of its
journey, which started in Korea, by truck
down Route 2/4 and Cove Point Road on
the evening of May 19.
This piece of equipment was a module
for the heat recovery steam generator, according to Dominion Cove Point Vice President of Construction Bob McKinley. The
largest piece Dominion will have to move
is the main cryogenic heat exchange - a 400
ton, 155 foot tall, 15 foot wide item that is
scheduled to arrive in Fall 2015.
In total, there are 80 heavy hauls scheduled over the next 12 to 18 months. The
hauls are scheduled Sunday evening
through Thursday evening, between 9
p.m. and 5 a.m.; there will be no hauls on
Friday or Saturday nights. The haul schedule has taken into account special events
scheduled in the area to avoid impacting
these events.
Because they are so large, the modules
and similar pieces are mainly moved by
water. When they are moved over land,
because of their weight, trucks can move
them at a maximum of 20 miles per hour.
Because they are so cumbersome, and
move so slowly, the heavy hauls are coordinated with the State Highway Association
(SHA), Maryland State Police, and the Calvert County Sheriffs Office, among others.
Future heavy hauls will be moved from
Dominion Cove Point temporary site B,
located on the Glasscock property across
from the Calvert Marine Museum. The
haul will move north on Route 2/4, crossing
over into the southbound lane three times
to avoid overhead obstructions. South traveling traffic will be stopped during those
crossovers, McKinley said. When the haul
turns onto Cove Point Road, there are three
locations where it can pull over and let traffic and emergency vehicles pass.
Cove Point Road will be blocked for approximately 15 minutes when the heavy
haul turns into the Dominion Cove Point
facility. While the road is blocked, emergency vehicles will be posted just past the
facility to respond to issues that may arise.
Were going to try to minimize the impact, said Dominion Cove Point spokesman Karl Neddenien.
The heavy haul will have a police escort
during the entirety of the trip, McKinley
said.
The heavy haul is the latest step in
construction that has been underway for
months, McKinley said. On the Dominion Cove Point property, they have cleared
land and laid the concrete foundation to
accept the heavy hauls. They have accelerated plans to construct a 60-foot tall sound
barrier to minimize noise impact on the
community.
More than 60 percent of the workers contracted to work on the export project come
from the Tri-County area, Neddenien said.
The construction phase of the export
project has been similar to building a
house, McKinley said. The framework is
nearly finished, and now they will be doing
all of the indoor work next.
The project continues to cause trepidation among community members living
near Dominion Cove Point.
Calvert Citizens for a Healthy Community representative Tracy Eno said Dominion Cove Point
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The hauls are scheduled Sunday evening through

Thursday evening, between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m.; there
will be no hauls on Friday or Saturday nights. The haul
schedule has taken into account special events scheduled in
the area to avoid impacting these events.
I feel a little unsettled that theyre not haul on May 19 was not the smoothest first
with the plan, Eno said.
run, Hart said, but he anticipates future
She is also concerned with the fact that heavy hauls being better advertised.
the haul is planned between 9 p.m. and 5
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Eno brought her concerns
to the Board of County Commissioners at their May 19
meeting. County Commissioner Mike Hart lives near
Dominion Cove Point, and
shares some of Enos concerns
regarding communication. He
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been having discussions with
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Education
Learning to Be A Ninja
By Sarah Miller
Staff Writer
Do you want to be a ninja? Try taking
classes at the Black Belt Academy of Prince
Frederick.
This summer, the academy will celebrate
the 10th annual Ninja Boot Camp, geared
toward students on their summer vacations.
Participants learn to climb ropes, use swords
and nunchuks and the basics of parkour (free
running), said Black Belt Academy of Prince
Frederick Owner Master Kyle Webber. The
Ninja Boot Camp is open to students of all experience levels, Webber said.
Classes are available for ages 3 and up, Webber said. The oldest student he saw qualify for
a black belt was 76 years old. He couldnt even
stand up straight, Webber said, but he could
perform a flying side kick. One of his current
students is in his mid 60s but looks like hes in
his late 40s. Practicing martial arts is a good
way to stay active, which keeps people young,
Webber said.
Unlike sports like soccer or football, Tae
Kwon Do is an individualized activity. Students dont compete with each other but attempt to best their own records.
All that matters is that you progress against
yourself, Webber said.
Black Belt Academy student Molly Crumbly has been taking Tae Kwon Do classes for
two and a half years and has earned a brown
belt with a stripe. She started taking classes
to help her recovery following a back injury.

Nobody is pushed past what theyre capable of
doing, Crumbly said, but everyone is encouraged to be the best they can be. She and other
students help Webber as assistant instructors,
which allows them to grow as leaders, Crumbly said.
The academy teaches Olympic-style Tae
Kwon Do. Master Kyu Shim opened the Black
Belt Academy of Prince Frederick in 2004 and
Webber took the academy over a year and half
later, at the age of 19. His first experience as a
business owner was trying to change the name
on the academys bank account. The bank told
him he needed to talk to an attorney first, then
the attorney sent him to a bookkeeper. At the

time, he thought it was normal to be bounced
around to so many people, Webber said. In addition to his location in Lexington Park, Shim
helped a number of his former students start
similar academies in the tri county area two
in Calvert County, three in Charles County
and three in St. Marys County.
Since then, the academy has survived some
tough economic times. Webber has seen three
schools shut down in Calvert and one repeatedly change locations following sequestration, the implementation of Obamacare and
the general downturn in the economy. When
times get tough, the first things to go are extras
such as martial arts lessons. Webber tries to

keep prices low to help families who may be
struggling.
Another way the academy tries to make
classes available to everyone is by offering
them throughout the day, 6:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
The academy also offers before and after
school care services.
For more information, visit www.calvertmartialarts.com or call 410-414-7530. The
Black Belt Academy of Prince Frederick is located at 713 Solomons Island Road N in Prince
Frederick.
Successful S.T.E.M Pilot Program at Sunderland Elementary

By Kaitlin Davis
Contributing Writer
Sunderland Elementary School is finishing
up what turned out to be a very successful after school pilot program. This program is
run by an organization, Engineering for Kids.
Engineering for Kidsprovides supplemental academic instruction in theform ofafter
school enrichment programs, science fairs
andin house/on siteschool field trips.
During the latter part of 2014, several Calvert County parents made inquiries to organizations to bring a STEM program to their
school. Engineering for Kids was one of the
few who responded and met with Sunderlands principal, Karen Vogel, and a PTO
parent. The program was discussed at length
with the students best interest in mind. The
decision was to offer a pilot program to see
if enough interest could generate at least 12
registrations. Flyers were sent home with the
students. After only a few days, 46 parents
had registered their children. This interest
in the program, as seen by the registration
numbers, confirms the fact there is a large
Photos by Kaitlin Davis
interest in STEM after school programs,

and can be something other than Robotics or
Lego-centric.
Engineering for Kids was created in Stafford, Va., by Dori Roberts who has a masters
degree in technology education and taught
engineering at the high school level for 11
years. Roberts started an after school club
that participated in various engineering and
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as a mother of two, Roberts noticed a lack of
programs available to younger children. Roberts and the Engineering for Kids team began
creating curriculum based on engineering
disciplines such as robotics, which place students in real life situations, electronic game
design, scratch programming and many others. Engineering for Kids offers turnkey programs to schools where all supplies, teachers,
registration and curriculum are handled and
managed so the burden is not on the school
itself.
This eight-week program met once a week
for an hour to explore Marine Engineering,
the Engineering Design Process and to design, create and build watercrafts such as
canoes, powerboats, paddle boats and even
pontoon boats. Incorporating math worksheets and science to each weekly engineering class helps students apply the principles
and discover new and exciting ways for math
to become a bigger part of their life. Each lesson plan correlates to the Common Core State
Standards. In the final class the Apprentice
Engineers, ranging from third to fifth graders, learned about HydroPower as a renewable energy source. The Junior Engineering
students, kindergarten through second graders, ended their last class by learning that Ma-
rine Engineers do more than just build boats.

They protect the ocean by working with other
engineers, such as environmental engineers,
to restore and protect our valuable resources.
The class sparked such an interestin
science, in Engineeringhe looked forward
to the class every week and loved coming
home to tell our family what he did, said
Karin Carlson, whose student is enrolled in
Sunderland Elementarys STEM Pilot Program. The enthusiasm, the experimentationcomparing results with the other students he had a blast learning what more
could you ask for?
One of the main goals of the STEM Pilot
Program is to allow kids to use what they
learn and apply it to the outside world. By
doing so, parents are able to see that they are
retaining the information and understanding
the concepts. Engineering for Kids works to
instill confidence in students as they make the
transition into middle and high school. Since
they will gain familiarly with many of the
topics covered in STEM programs in higher
levels of education, many will have the confidence to join STEM related activities offered
later on, from science clubs to engineering
clubs.
Managing Director Christina Romeo hopes
to be able to introduce the Engineering for
Kids portfolio to other elementary and middle
schools in the area as she begins working on
the Fall/Winter/Spring 2015-2016 schedule.
Engineering for Kids is able to work with
Title 1 schools to supplement their School
Improvement Plan with grant-specific pricing
while tailoring their programs to fit the academic needs ofthe school, Romeo said.
For more information or to bring a STEM
Pilot Program to your local school, contact
Christina Romeo at capitalarea@engineeringforkids.com, 703-665-6618 or visit Engineering for Kids website at engineeringforkids.com/capitalarea.
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Service Above Self
In Our Community
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Senior
Citizen
News
Centers Closing
Calvert Pines, North Beach and Southern Pines Senior Centers will be
closed Monday, May 25, for Memorial Day.
You Are Invited!
The Friends of Calvert County Seniors will be holding their annual
meeting Tuesday, June 2, 1 p.m., at Calvert Pines Senior Center. Find
out what this non-profit organization is doing for our local seniors. For
more information, contact the Office on Aging at 410-535-4606 or
301-855-1170.
Movie Night
Watch the movie, Still Alice, Wednesday, June 3, 6 p.m. at the Calvert
Library. The Commission on Aging and Calvert Library are cohosting
this movie about a linguistics professor diagnosed with Alzheimers
Disease, starring Julianne Moore and Alec Baldwin. A short discussion will follow. This event is free. For more information, contact Calvert Pines Senior Center, 410-535-4606 or 301-855-1170.
Rotary Club President Phil Campbell presents the check to SMILE President Debi Jagodzinski in the food pantry of SMILE, with SMILE
volunteers looking on. Campbell is joined by Rotarians Philip Yeats and Al Schwencer.
Rotary Club of Prince Frederick continued its tradition of

Service Above Self today,
donating a check for $874 to
SMILE Ecumenical Ministries
in support of their mission to
feed Calvert Countys hungry.
SMILE operates a thrift shop to
help support its services, and ac-
cepts new and gently used donations of furniture, clothing and

household goods. Rotary Club
President Phil Campbell stated,
One of Rotarys five Avenues
of Service is Community Service and every year, Rotarians in
the Prince Frederick Club generously donate from their own
pockets to support the SMILE

mission. The donation is timed
to help bridge an annual lull in
regular donations to the program. Rotary Club of Prince
Frederick meets most Mondays
at Stoneys Seafood in Prince
Frederick. More information
can be found at rotarypf.org.
Calvert Community Foundation

Presented A Mini Grant to
East John Youth Center
The Calvert Community Foundation presented
a $1,000 mini grant to East John Youth Center at
a ceremony on April 18 at Kings Landing Wisner
Hall.
In keeping with the Foundations emphasis on
improving the lives of citizens in the community, East Johns 3 on 3 Basketball Challenge
was selected to provide an opportunity for youth
to foster teamwork and promote physical fitness.
The program will be a co-ed tournament offered
after school and on weekends with two age groups:
middle school and high school. It is anticipated that
40 youth will participate in this event, which will
be held at East Johns outdoor basketball court facility. Teams will be provided with jerseys, which
they will be allowed to keep once the tournament
is completed.
The Calvert Community Foundation is a component fund of Chesapeake Charities, an independent 501(c)(3) community foundation serving the
people of the Chesapeake Bay region. Its purpose
is to provide a uniquely efficient and cost-effective
framework for individuals, families, groups and
businesses to financially support non-profit organizations as well as their communities. Monies
raised and distributed under Calvert Community
Foundation are for the sole purpose of supporting
Calvert County children, families and causes. To
learn more about Calvert Community Foundation,
contact Linda Kohler at 443-249-0606, or email
linda@chesapeakecharities.org. Or visit our web
page at www.calvertcommunityfoundation.org.
Upcoming Trips
Enjoy Christmas in July with a Ceramics Shopping Trip to the Country Style Ceramics Shop in Colonial Beach, VA, Wednesday, July 22
or Tuesday, July 28. Buy Christmas pieces you can paint and fire for
50% off and 20% off all other bisque and supplies. Lunch will be at
Wilkersons Seafood Restaurant. Fee: $10 (cost of items and lunch are
additional). Limited space is available on the bus. Register early.
Take a trip to the Rainbow Dinner Theatre in Paradise, PA, for the play
Too Many Cooks, Thursday, July 23. Enjoy a buffet lunch followed
by the show. Fee: $70, includes transportation, buffet lunch and show.
Calvert Pines Senior Center (CPSC)
Come to the Nutrition Talk: Steaming Vegetables, Tuesday, May 26,
10:30 a.m.
Work on an existing project or start something new during Open Studio Art, Fridays, 10 a.m.
An AARP Driver Safety Class will be held at Calvert Pines Senior
Center, Tuesday, June 16, 9 a.m. Fee: $15/AARP members, $20/
non-members. To register, contact Calvert Pines at 410-535-4606 or
301-855-1170.
North Beach Senior Center (NBSC)
Learn how to add more vegetables to your diet at the Nutrition Talk/
Event, Tuesday, May 26, 10:30 a.m.
Join in on the Music Jam Session, Wednesday, May 27, 12:30 p.m.,
whether you play an instrument or just want to listen.
Southern Pines Senior Center (SPSC)
Discuss the assassination of John F. Kennedy at (H)Our History, November 22, 1963, Tuesday, May 26, 11 a.m.
Learn the art of watercolor at the Drop-In Watercolor class, Thursday,
May 28, 12:30 p.m. Fee: $10 per class.
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 301-855-1170, North Beach
Senior Center at 410-257-2549, or Southern Pines Senior Center at
410-586-2748.
Monday, May 25
CENTERS CLOSED FOR MEMORIAL DAY
Tuesday, May 26
Swedish Meatballs, Noodles,
Tossed Green Salad, Oriental
Blend, Whole
Wheat Bread, Mandarin Oranges
Ron Clark, center, accepting a check on behalf of East John
(Questions regarding this press release: Mau- Youth Center. Left is Mark Thorn, Chair, Calvert Community
Foundation, and Tia Myers, Grant Committee, Calvert
reen Hoffman, huffymd@comcast.net.)
Community Foundation.
Wednesday, May 27
Roast Beef, Mashed Potatoes,
Pepper Cabbage, Carrots, Wheat

Bread, Tropical Fruit
Thursday, May 28
Hot Dog, Baked Beans, Sunny
Slaw, Mixed Fruit Compote,
Apple Juice
Friday, May 29
Stuffed Pepper, Mashed Potatoes, Peas, Whole Wheat Bread,
Banana
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Business
Furniture, Jewelry, and More

NEXT TO THE FAIR GROUNDS
Benjamin
Moore
301-475-0448
Leonardtown, MD
Papa Johns Maryland - Beach Boys Pizza
Find it all in the Southern

Anne Arundel Vintage Loop
By Sarah Miller
Staff Writer
Are you looking for some really cool vintage furniture? Or maybe some recycled art
pieces? How about a convenient location for
a day trip? Find all that and more in Southern
Anne Arundel Countys Vintage Loop.
The loop is a collection of second hand,
repurposed and vintage stores.
Its sort of the chic thing now, said
Second Wind Consignment Owner Teri
Leisersohn.
The loop started as a way for local businesses to promote each other, she said. Customers in to look around and often ask if
there were similar businesses in the area.
Eventually, the businesses got together to
create an informational handout with a map
of the loop and contact information for each
location featured.
Creating the loop benefited each business,
Leisersohn said. Existing business owners
got extra exposure and built relationships
with their neighbors. New business owners
can benefit from an established customer
base and solid network of people who can
lend a hand. Incoming businesses often

come with a number of existing customers,
who will check out the other businesses in
the area.
Most locations are within a 15-minute
drive of each other, Leisersohn said. This
makes it easy to go to three or four and still
have time for a meal. Leisersohn has met
people from Virginia, Delaware and Pennsylvania who have made the trip to find out
just what the loop has to offer. Each store
in the Vintage Loop features something
unique, such as furniture coated with chalkboard paint, jewelry, clothing, antiques and
more. They cater to a wide range of demographics and interests, meaning there is always something for everyone.
Each business has its own unique flavor,
Leisersohn said.
This is the first in a summer-long series

about the Southern Anne Arundel County Vintage Loop
Chili In The Garden
More Chili, Hot Bikes & Classic

Cars at Annmarie Gardens!
Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts

Center in Solomons,
Md., is holding its
second annual Chili
Cook Off on June 13
from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Admission for
Annmarie Members is
FREE; Non-Members
for $3; and children
5 years old and younger are FREE. Everyone can come and enjoy chili tasting,
live music, classic cars, hot bikes, wine
and beer, family activities & more! Chili
Tasting Kit cost $5 per kit and parking is
FREE; sorry, no pets will be allowed into
this event. Awards will be presented to
the best chili and the best cars and bikes!
This annual event is presented in conjunction with the Chili Appreciation Society International (CASI), and set amidst
the backdrop of beautiful Annmarie Garden! If the men in your life love great
chili, live music, classic cars and hot
bikes, then you might want to surprise
them with a visit to Chili in the Garden
NEW THIS YEAR: Visitors can taste
chili from all the cooks. Two popular
bluegrass bands will be performing, so
come listen to Port Tobacco Pickers and
Recycled Bluegrass. Also motorcycles
have been added to the car show, so come
check out the hot bikes.
About Annmarie Garden
An affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, Annmarie Garden is located in scenic Solomons, Md., on the Chesapeake
Bay. The sculpture garden features a
walking path that meanders through the
forest past permanent and loaned sculpture, including more than 35 works of
art on loan from the Smithsonian Institution and the National Gallery of Art.
Annmarie Garden also presents a variety
of award-winning special events, gallery
shows, and engaging public art programs.
Annmarie Gardens
Studio School offers
creative classes for
all ages and abilities
taught by a talented
faculty.
Annmarie
Garden is conveniently located just off
Route 2-4, on Dowell
Road in Solomons,
Maryland; open 9am5pm daily; the Murray Arts Building and
Gift Shop are open 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily.
To learn more, visit www.annmariegarden.org.
Directions to Annmarie Sculpture

Garden & arts Center
From Washington DC (about a 60 minute drive): take Route 4 South to Capital
Beltway Exit 11 (to Prince Frederick).
Continue on 4 South, following signs to
Solomons. Left on Dowell Road at Hilton
Garden Inn. Annmarie is less than 1/4
mile on left. From Baltimore (Beltway
I-695): take I-97 (Annapolis) to Route 301
South (Bowie). Continue on 301 to Route
4 and follow signs to Solomons. Left on
Dowell Road at Hilton Garden Inn. Annmarie is less than 1/4 mile on left. From
Annapolis: follow Route 2 South towards
Prince Frederick/Solomons. Left (South)
onto Route 2/4 at Sunderland light. Left
on Dowell Road at Hilton Garden Inn.
Annmarie is less than 1/4 mile on left.
In Entertainment
Thursday, May 21
Team Trivia
Leonardtown Grille (25470-C Point
Lookout Rd, Leonardtown) 7 to 9
p.m.
Ladies Night, Trivia and Karaoke
Anthonys Bar and Grill (10371 Southern Maryland Blvd, Dunkirk) 7 p.m.
Jazz Jam
Eaglewolf Sports Lounge (105 Crain
Hwy, Upper Marlboro) 7 to 10 p.m.
Swamp Candy
Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.
The Piranhas
Toots Bar (23971 Mervell Dean Rd,
Hollywood) 8 p.m. to Midnight
Friday, May 22
The Johanssens
Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.
Latrice Carr
Ruddy Duck (16810 Piney Point Road,
Piney Point) 8 to 11 p.m.
DJ/Karaoke
Karaoke
p.m.
Country Dance & Country Memories Band
Prince Fredrick Volunteer Rescue
Squad (755 Solomons Island Road,
South Prince Frederick) 7 to 11 p.m.
Karaoke
Applebees (45480 Miramar, California)
9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
Sunday, May 24
Higher Standards
Ruddy Duck (16810 Piney Point Road,
Piney Point) 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
25th HR Band
Tall Timbers Marina (18521 Herring
Creek Rd, Tall Timbers) 4 to 8 p.m.
Monday, May 25
Pizza & Pint Night
www.coletravel.biz
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Entertainment
Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) 4 to 7 p.m.
Team Trivia
Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) 7 p.m.
Tuesday, May 26
Taco Tuesday
ACYE Steamed Shrimp
Anthonys Bar and Grill (10371 Southern Maryland Blvd, Dunkirk) 5 to 9
p.m.
Wednesday, May 27
A Weekly Wine Down Wed./ $1 Beers

Anthonys Bar and Grill (10371 Southern Maryland Blvd, Dunkirk) 9 a.m.
Kill the Keg
Dylan Gavin
Port Tobacco Marina (7610 Shirley
Blvd, Port Tobacco) 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Open Mic Night
Karaoke
Applebees (2141 Generals Highway,
Annapolis) 9 p.m. to Midnight
Thursday, May 28
Team Trivia
p.m.
Ladies Night, Trivia and Karaoke
Jazz Jam
Eaglewolf Sports Lounge (105 Crain
Hwy, Upper Marlboro) 7 to 10 p.m.
Friday, May 29
Shades of Gray Band

p.m.
Three Days of Rain Band
Saturday, May 30
Karaoke
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 12 p.m.
on the Tuesday prior to our Thursday publication.
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Community
May Month Long
Calendar
Citizen Scientist Symposium
Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons

Island Rd. S, Solomons - 10 a.m., 11 a.m.;
May 25, 11 a.m.; May 26
Presented by the CMM Fossil Club and
the FOSSIL project. Join us for public
lectures on Monday, May 25 at 10 a.m. by
Rob Weems; 11 a.m. by Dave Bohaska.
Stephen Godfrey and John Nance will
present on Tuesday, May 26 at 10 a.m.
and Bruce McFadden will speak at 11
a.m. Visitwww.bit.ly//CMMFossilClub for
complete details.
Vesta
All Saints Episcopal Church, 100 Lower

Marlboro Rd.,Sunderland 7:30 p.m., May
22, 23; 2 p.m., May 24
Calvert Hospice, Twin Beach Players All Saints Episcopal Church present:WHAT:A performance ofVesta,a
play by Bryan Harnetiaux about an elderly
woman who faces declining health and
the tough choices that she and her family
must make. A discussion with the actors
will immediately follow each performance.
The play is directed and performed by
members of Twin Beach Players of North
Beach. The show will be held at theAll
Saints Episcopal Church on Friday, May
22 at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, May 23 at 7:30
p.m., andSunday, May 24 at 2 p.m.Tickets are available online at ShowTix4U.
com (Vesta) or at the door.Calvert
Hospice is a 401(c)3 non-profit.This is a
unique collaboration of community organizations, utilizing this heart-warming and
often humorous performance to stimulate
a community conversation about health
care decision-making and coping with
life-limiting illness.Proceeds will support
the programs and services of Calvert
Hospice.For more information, contact
Linzy Laughhunn at llaughhunn@calverthospice.orgor at 410-535-0892.
Calvert Artists Guild May Awards

Art Show
Southern Maryland Sailing Association,

14990 Solomons Island Rd., Solomons 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; May 15, 16
The public is invited to enjoy and purchase the artworks of a dozen of the
talented artists of Southern Maryland in
mediums such as watercolor, acrylic, clay,
textile, and jewelry. The Calvert Artists
Guild was founded in 1978 to promote
the appreciation and practice of fine arts
and crafts inCalvertCounty.The guild
sponsors art shows, field trips, workshops, and an annual art award to a highschool senior interested in the arts.For
additional information, please contact the
following persons:Lonnie Harkins410326-7199 baronvonsmoogle@netscape.
net and Gerry Wood 301-863-9663,
gbwood2@verizon.net.

Sea Squirts

Island Rd. S, Solomons 10 and 11 a.m.;
May 12, 14
Ship Shape. Now offered twice: 10 and
11 a.m. On boats there are triangle sails,
circle shaped windows, and rectangle
doors to go below. What other shapes
can we find? Free drop-in program for
children 18-months to three years and
their caregivers.
Chesapeake Community Chorus

Concerts
The Chesapeake Community Chorus is

an all-volunteer chorus that performs
concerts to benefit charities in Calvert
County. We are looking to add new
singers to the chorus. No auditions are
required. Contact Larry Brown, Director,
at 301-855-7477, or email lbrown9601@
verizon.net.
The public is invited to hear the Chesapeake Community Chorus perform concerts on the following dates:
Sunday, May 17, North Beach Union
Church, 8912 Chesapeake Ave., North
Beach 5 p.m.
Monday, May 25, Memorial Day program, Chesapeake Beach Veterans Park,
Chesapeake Beach 10 a.m.
Monday, May 25, Memorial Day program,
Prince Frederick Court House, Prince
Frederick 1 p.m.
18th Annual Old Line State Classic

Registrations
May 2, 3
Team registrations are now being accepted for the Central Maryland Soccer
Associations 18th Annual Old Line State
Classic. The event is scheduled for the
weekend of May 2 and 3 in Jarrettsville
(Harford County) Md.
The Classic is an open USSF youth affiliated event through the Soccer Association for Youth; and is open to all SAY, US
Club and reciprocating USYSA school,
recreation travel and club teams within
the mid-Atlantic region. Separate male
and female competitions are available in
the single age levels of U8 through U14;
and the dual age high school levels of
U16 and U18.
The tournament features a round-robin
format with all teams being guaranteed
a minimum of three games with playoffs
where applicable. The first and second
place finishers in each division will receive team and individual awards.
The tournament registration deadline is
April 20. Registration forms are available
on the tournaments web page located
atwww.cmsasoccer.com. For additional
information, e-mail scorenews@aol.com
or call Skip Apple at 443-255-0521.
Thursday, May 21
NARFE Meeting
Running Hare Winery, 150 Adelaide Rd.,

Prince Frederick - noon
The National Active and Retired Federal
Employees Association (NARFE), Calvert
County Chapter, will meet at the Running
Hare Winery. There will be a voluntary
brown bag lunch and wine tasting at
noon followed by our business meeting
at 1 p.m. Meet and greet fellow federal
employees and neighbors and enjoy a
summertime meal under the pavilion.
Members, non-members, current federal
employees and guests are welcome. For
NARFE membership information and application, call 410-586-1441
Friday, May 22
2nd Annual SkillsUSA Golf Tournament
Cedar Point Golf Course on NAS Pax River,

23248 Cedar Point Rd., Patuxent River 8
a.m. to 1 p.m.
The Forrest Career & Technology Center
is seeking golfers to participate in its 2nd
Annual Golf Tournament at the Cedar
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.
Point Golf Course on NAS Pax River. The
goal of the golf tournament is to help
defray costs of student participation in
SkillsUSA regional, state and national
competitions.
The SkillsUSA Championships is the
showcase for the best career and
technical students in the nation. Your
contributions to the Forrest Centers Golf
Tournament will help ensure deserving St.
Marys County High School students are
eligible to compete.
The Forrest Centers SkillsUSA chapter is
among the most successful in the state
and annually must fundraise over $25,000
to cover the cost of leadership training,
chapter activities and regional, state and
national competitions.
Registration for each golfer is $75,
which covers green fees, cart, on-course
refreshments and lunch. A donation to
SkillsUSA is also included in the fee.
Space for the tournament is limited and
reservations will be taken on a first come,
first served basis.
To reserve a spot (foursome or individual), you need to e-mail your name and
telephone number to CAPT Lyn Whitmer,
Flight Academy Instructor, at ldwhitmer@
smcps.org or to Mrs. Bonnie Skinner,
Academy of Health Professions Instructor
and SkillsUSA Lead Advisor, at bjskinner@smcps.org. In the e-mail you should
let them know if you need base access.
If youd like more information about becoming a tournament sponsor, call CAPT
Whitmer at 301-475-0242, x28214 or
Mrs. Skinner at 301-475-0242, x28201.
Please note: This event may be photographed, recorded and presented on
SMCPS Channel 96, the school systems
educational cable channel, and the
internet.
Saturday, May 23
Heart Concert

Island Rd S, Solomons 6 p.m.
The Waterside Music Series presentsHeartlive in concert. Tickets are
$44 and $54 (additional fees apply). Buy
tickets now at www.calvertmarinemuseum.com, call 1-800-787-9454, or stop by
Prince Frederick Ford/Jeep/Dodge. The
museum closes at 3 p.m.
Country Dance & Country Memories Band
Prince Frederick Volunteer Rescue Squad

755 Solomons Island Rd., South Prince
Frederick - 7 to 11 p.m.
Entrance fee is $15 per person or $25 per
couple. B.Y.O.B. Refreshments will be
available. For more information, please
call 410-535-9836.
Sunday, May 24
Gallery Talk with Cosmos artist
Regina Benson
Annmarie Gardens, 13480 Dowell Rd.,

Lusby - 1 to 2 p.m.
Natures Metaphorical Marks.Creating
textile art in concert with nature, Colorado artist Regina V. Benson has re-designed ancient mark-making techniques
to work gently with the earth and canvas.
Regina will illustrate the many ways she
works directly on the landscape, dyeing
and painting her own cloth and how she
creates permanent designs; embossing with leaves, twigs and grasses and
incorporating rusted metals and rocks to
define marks. Regina will address some
of the rewards and challenges in working

on natures surfaces in various climate
situations, like wind, snow and rain. Each
attendee will be given a small sample of
Reginas signature fabric. A touch-table
will be available for attendees to handle
actual works in progress and be given the
opportunity to ask specific technique and
inspiration questions. To learn more about
Reginas work, visit reginabenson.com.
Monday, May 25
Veterans Memorial Day Ceremony
American Legion, 3330 Chesapeake Beach

Rd., Chesapeake Beach 10 to 11 a.m.; 1
to 2 p.m.
Conducted by the American Legion
Stallings-Williams Post 206, Charles E.
Choux, Commander, the ceremony will
commence at 10 a.m. at Veterans Park
in Chesapeake Beach. Following this
ceremony and the one at 1 p.m. at the
Courthouse in Prince Frederick, the Commander will hold an Open House at the
Post on Rt. 260 in Chesapeake Beach. All
are welcome. Call 301-855-6466 for more
information.
Tuesday, May 26
Steamed Shrimp Dinner-Chesapeake Beach
American Legion, 3330 Chesapeake Beach

Rd., Chesapeake Beach 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Hosted by the American Legion StallingsWilliams Post 206 Auxiliary from 5:30
to 7 p.m. this is a meal you wont soon
forget. Come to the lower level dining
room. Cost is $10 including salad, sides
and beverage. The Post is on Route 260
in Chesapeake Beach and questions may
be directed to 301-855-6466. The public
is warmly invited.For more information
visit ALpost206.org
Wednesday, May 27
Calvert County Democratic Club
Monthly Meeting
Adams Ribs, 2200 Solomons Island Rd. S,

Prince Frederick 6:30 p.m.
Hosted by Adams, the place for ribs, on
Route 2-4, just south of Prince Frederick.
Invited speaker is Congressman Chris
Van Hollen, candidate for U.S. Senate.
Thursday, May 28
Little Minnows- Big Boats, Little
Boats, Boats of All Sizes

Island Rd. S, Solomons - 10 to 11 a.m.
Learn how boats work by doing handson experiments and hearing stories. For
children ages 3 to 5 years. Members are
free; $5 for non-members.
May 2015 Event Schedule
Saturday, May 23
May: Art in the Stacks- Yang S. Hand
Library Closed for Memorial Day
Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley

Way
Medium: 3D Art, including porcelain china
painting, ceramic, and pottery. Ms. Hand
learned her art in Korea and is certified for
instruction in 3D Art and the art of Porcelain
Linen Dolls. She has won numerous awards
through military art contests throughout the
world for porcelain china painting, ceramics,
and pottery. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862
Thursday, May 21
T.A.C.O.S. End Of Year Party

Way 6 to 8:30 p.m.
This Perks of Being a T.A.C.O.S. Party,
Calvert Librarys Teen Advisory Council of
Students, celebrates a successful year of
planning and executing ideas and having
fun with pizza and a movie. 410-535-0291 or
301-855-1862
Kids Just Want to Have Fun
Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819

Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach 6:30 to 7:30
p.m.
Kids in kindergarten through 3rd grade are
invited to this series of exciting events exploring topics from art to history to science. Each
month will include fun activities, crafts and a
snack! This months topic: Bubbles. Please
register. 410-257-2411
Friday, May 22
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. 410-5350291 or 301-855-1862
Southern Matinee
Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G.

Trueman Road, Solomons 1 to 4 p.m.
This months feature is based upon the true
story of how Walt Disney convinced author
Pamela Lyndon Travers to turn her beloved
book, Mary Poppins, into a movie. Mr. Banks,
one of the main characters in the movie, was
based on Travers father, Travers Robert Goff.
410-326-5289
Monday, May 25
Library Closed for Memorial Day
Tuesday, May 26
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. 410-326-5289
Wednesday, May 27
Brain Games: Mahjongg, Scrabble &
more

Way 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Want to learn Mahjongg? Hope to make your
Scrabble skills killer? Games are a great way
to keep your brain sharp while having fun!
Join us! Please register. 410-535-0291 or
301-855-1862
Song Circle / Jam Session

Trueman Road, Solomons 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Singer-musicians trade songs, taking turns in
choosing and leading a group of musicians.
Its a sing-along with space for learning from
each other and trying new things. A range
of playing abilities and experience can be
expected. Public is welcome to participate or
just observe. 410-326-5289
Thursday, May 28
JobSource Mobile Career Center

Stop by to get job counseling, resume help,
search for jobs and get connected with
Southern Maryland JobSource. This 38
mobile center features 11 computer workstations, smart board instructional technology,
satellite internet access, exterior audio visual
and broadcasting capabilities; state-of-theart workforce applications and connectivity
for wireless mobile device access. 410-3265289
Wiz Kids: Tinkerlab!
Way 2:30 to 3:30 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 join us for some fun
tinkering and building. For kids in grades
3-5. Registration is required and opens one
month before each event. 410-535-0291 or
301-855-1862
Dialogue: Promoting Partnership

between Law Enforcement and Community
College of Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick,

Building B, 115 J.W. Williams Road 6:30 to
8:30 p.m.
There continues to be much in the news
regarding race relations between law
enforcement and community. What is our
relationship here in Calvert County between
law enforcement and community? What can
be done to promote a healthy community
and strengthen the partnerships necessary to prevent a crisis in police and citizen
interaction? Please register. 410-535-0291 or
301-855-1862
Wiz Kids: Tinkerlab!

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 join us for some fun
tinkering and building. For kids in grades
3-5. Registration is required and opens one
month before each event. 410-535-0291 or
301-855-1862
Friday, May 29
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. 410-5350291 or 301-855-1862
June 2015 Event Schedule

June: Art in the Stacks- Yang S. Hand
Way
Medium: 3D Art, including porcelain china
painting, ceramic, and pottery. Ms. Hand
learned her art in Korea and is certified for
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instruction in 3D Art and the art of Porcelain

Linen Dolls. She has won numerous awards
through military art contests throughout the
world for porcelain china painting, ceramics,
and pottery. Calvert Library Prince Frederick,
850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-8551862
Monday, June 1
On Pins & Needles

Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach 1 to 4 p.m.
Bring your quilting, needlework, knitting,
crocheting, or other project for an afternoon
of conversation and shared creativity. 410257-2411
Tuesday, June 2
JobSource Mobile Career Center

Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach 1 to 4 p.m.
Stop by to get job counseling, resume help,
search for jobs and get connected with
Southern Maryland JobSource. This 38
mobile center features 11 computer workstations, smart board instructional technology,
satellite internet access, exterior audio visual
and broadcasting capabilities; state of the
art workforce applications and connectivity
for wireless mobile device access. 410-2572411
Drop-in Computer Coding

Way 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Have fun learning the languages of computers. Its fun, Its easy. Younger children will
need the help of an adult. 410-535-0291 or
301-855-1862
Manga Otaku Creators Night
Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Teen and tween otaku (fans of Japanese
comics and anime) will develop the skills
to draw and write their own comics! Artist/
illustrator (and Calvert librarian) McNevin
Hayes will guide you through the basics of
visual storytelling for comics. Please register.
410-257-2411
For more information, visit calvert.lib.

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From my Backyard to our Bay

A St. Marys County Residents Guide to Improving Our Environment and Drinking Water
From My Backyard
to Our Bay was first
developed by the Baltimore
County Soil Conservation
District. From there, the
booklet was given to each
of the Soil Conservation
Districts in the Chesapeake
Bay watershed area for
customization. If the 17.5
million residents who live in
the watershed area of the
Chesapeake Bay read this
booklet, and took to heart
its suggestions and best
practices, the Chesapeake
Bay would see a dramatic
increase in health. Obtain
a FREE copy of the
booklet by going to the St.
Marys River Watershed
Association, smrwa.org and
downloading it. The booklet
is available at Wentworth
Nursery in Charlotte Hall;
Chicken Scratch in Park
Hall; The Greenery in
Hollywood; Good Earth
Natural Food; and the St.
Marys Soil Conservation
District in Leonardtown.
Join your local watershed
association and make a
difference for Our Bay!
smrwa.org
Forest Stewardship
Forest land is important to the overall
health of the Chesapeake Bay. Forests
provide several layers, from the canopy
to the forest floor, that act as filters,
improve water quality, reduce sedimentation, remove nutrients, and regulate
stream flow during storms.
Marylands 2.5 million acres of forest,
most of it privately owned, cover approximately 42% of its land area. St.
Marys Countys land area is about 50%
forested, and has more than 400 miles
of shoreline. Wooded buffers along
these shorelines are critical to improving Bay health. Acre for acre, forested
lands produced the least amount of runoff and pollution. The County occupies
a forest transitional zone, where the
dominant tree species vary from oak/
hickory to tulip poplar to sweet gum/red
maple and loblolly pine.
Forests can be harvested on a sustainable basis for materials, including
structural lumber, crates, shelving
and furniture, flooring, mulch, and
pulp for paper. Forests can, in most
cases, provide these products while
Plant a Tree
County residents with questions about

woodland stewardship and management, as well as timber harvesting,
should contact a certified forester. The
State of Maryland maintains a database
of private Licensed Professional Foresters (LPFs), who work cooperatively with
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also maintaining and even enhancing

wildlife habitat, recreational activities,
and soil conservation. Timber harvests
are closely monitored by a partnership
of agencies, including St. Marys Soil
Conservation District and St. Marys
County Department of Land Use and
Growth Management.
Go to trees.maryland.gov for information on planting trees. There is a Recommended Tree List for the program
Marylanders Plant Trees. There is a
$25.00 coupon on the website for purchasing a tree. However, the tree must
be on the eligible list of trees. There are
14 small trees, or 29 large trees on the
list that is updated periodically.
From
the Department of Natural Resources

(DNR) Forest Service to assist landowners with implementation of timber
harvests. Lists of LPFs can be found at
the DNR Web site below.
Where to get help with
FOREST STEWARDSHIP
QUESTIONS
Maryland Dept. of Natural Resources,
dnr.maryland.gov/forests/
This is the twenty-eighth in a series of articles that Mary Ann Scott (scottmaryann9@gmail.com) has adapted from From My Backyard to Our Bay in the hopes of increasing
awareness of the powerful booklet that could do so much to help the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. Look for the next article in next weeks County Times!
Bay-Wise landscapes
minimize negative impacts
on our waterways by using
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techniques and gardening
practices. The University
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program in St. Marys
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help with managing your
landscape by providing
information, a site visit, and
landscape certifications.
Our yardstick checklist is
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can help guide you
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