2015-11-12 Calvert County Times

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Thursday, November 12, 2015
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The Calvert County Times
She Wants To
Be Your Senator
Photo by Frank Marquart
FEATURE STORY
CSM Emergency Preparedness
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The American dream

seemed harder and
harder to attain. There
was always some new
tax or new fee.
- State Delegate and business
owner Kathy Szeliga on sparking
economic recovery as being one of the
reasons for her bid for U.S. Senate.
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Governor Larry Hogan

Announces New
Regulations to Address
Impaired Driving
Ignition Interlock
Program Expanded
Governor Larry Hogan announced an

expansion of Marylands Ignition Interlock
program, which will help save lives by reducing the number of drunk drivers on
Maryland roads. Beginning in 1989, Marylands Ignition Interlock program instituted
a device that prevents a car from starting
when it detects a certain level of alcohol on
the drivers breath. Under current regulations, drivers who register a 0.15 blood alcohol level or higher are allowed to opt-in to
the program and keep their license without
having an administrative hearing, while
those who register 0.08 to 0.15 are not allowed to opt-in to the program.
Governor Hogans proposed regulations
will allow all of these drivers the option of
participating in the ignition interlock program and therefore, the ability to keep their
license without an administrative hearing.
In addition to expanding the number of
people that can opt-in, the new regulations
also will bring Maryland in compliance
with ignition interlock device standards
set by the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration.
Our administration is committed to
protecting all Marylanders by taking the
common sense steps that will help to prevent drunk driving, Governor Hogan said.
These proposed regulations will make our

roads and communities safer by ensuring
that past drunk driving offenders cannot
start their car after they have been drinking.
On average, there are 7,884 impaired driving crashes across Maryland in any given
year. In those crashes, 170 people die every
year due to impaired driving. All of these
fatalities are preventable. In Maryland, drivers with a BAC of .08 or higher are charged
with Driving Under the Influence (DUI) and
those with a BAC of .04 are charged with
Driving While Intoxicated (DWI).
Every life lost is one too many, said
Transportation Secretary Pete Rahn. Expanding Ignition Interlock is a giant step
forward in eliminating impaired driving fatalities on Marylands highways!
Marylands ignition interlock program
has approximately 11,000 participants and is
monitored by the Maryland Department of
Transportations Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA). The MVA has implemented an
automated comprehensive ignition interlock
program, which efficiently monitors participants and allows the MVA to take action
against program violations.
It took a number of partnerships to pull

the event off, explained Uunila, pointing
to the contributions made by the Calvert
County Chapter of the NAACP, the Calvert
County Historical Society, Preservation
Maryland, the Calvert County Historic
District Commission, Bayside History
Museum, Mt. Harmony-Lower Marlboro
United Methodist Church and the Maryland State Archives. It was great to work
with our community partners to first research, and then creatively share, our
countys rich history and involvement in
the War of 1812, she added. This award
goes to all of us.
For more information about the Calvert
County Department of Economic Development, call 410-535-4583 or 301-8551880; send an email to info@ecalvert.com;
or visit online at www.ecalvert.com. Like
Calvert County Government on Facebook.
The Calvert County Department of Economic Development won tops honors for
its Lower Marlboro Freedom Day event
that commemorated 14 slaves who fled the
county during the War of 1812. The 2014
event earned the Best Small Event award
during Marylands 35th Annual Tourism
and Travel Summit held Nov. 3 in Ellicott
City and sponsored by the Maryland Office on Tourism and the Maryland Tourism
Coalition.
Researched and organized by Calvert
County Historic Preservation Planner
Kirsti Uunila, the day-long event explored
the story of the men and women who left
slavery, boarding British boats in the
Patuxent River in the summer of 1814, and
their struggle to decide whether to stay or
go. Their stories were told through walking tours around the town of Lower Marlboro, living history storytellers, musical
performances, displays, photographs and
presentations.
Maryland Planning
Commissioners
Association Names
New President
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By Sarah Miller
Staff Writer
Local Planning Commission Member

Robert Reed was named the president of
the Maryland Planning Commissioners
Association (MPCA) during their annual
conference Oct. 29 to 30.
Ill find out whats going on faster than
anyone, Reed said, explaining that the
MPCA educated local appeals boards and
planning commissioners on changes to
regulations and statewide trends.
Photos courtesy of Robert Reed
Being the president of the organization

will give Reed access to information as
soon as it is available, which will give the
county an edge.
Information is very important. Reed
said. You live and die by it,
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Governor Larry Hogan

Announces Funding to
Fight Domestic Violence
and Sexual Assault
Maryland Health
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Over $2 Million in Federal Grants

Distributed to 57 Agencies Statewide
encouraged to forge lasting partnerships between the criminal justice system and victim
advocacy organizations, and to look beyond
traditional resources by partnering with community and faith-based organizations to respond more vigorously to domestic violence,
sexual assault, stalking, and dating violence.
The grant funding we are announcing today is vital to Marylands continuing efforts
to combat domestic violence, sexual assault,
and other violent crimes against women, said
Christopher Shank, executive director of the
Governors Office of Crime Control & Prevention. Organizations from every region in
the state will use this funding for programs in
Maryland courts, states attorneys offices, law
enforcement agencies, and nonprofit organizations to hold offenders accountable, protect
victims, and help families rebuild their lives.
A table of the Violence Against Women Act
grants can be found here.
Governor Larry Hogan today announced

that the Governors Office of Crime Control &
Prevention has awarded a total of $2,290,583
in federal Violence Against Women Act grants
to fund endeavors to help protect women and
families from domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking crimes.
This federal funding is from the Office on
Violence Against Women at the U.S. Department of Justice, and is authorized by the Violence Against Women Act.
Our administration is committed to protecting victims of domestic violence and
sexual assault, said Governor Larry Hogan.
These efforts and resources will save lives
and give many families the ability to get the
treatment and support they need to heal after
the trauma of domestic violence and sexual
assault.
The Violence Against Women Act was reauthorized in 2013 and is a grant that allocates
its funding to services, training, law enforcement officers, and prosecutors. Agencies are
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for the first time or renew for this 2016
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In 2015, nine in 10 Marylanders who
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were eligible for federal subsidies or
qualified for Medicaid. For example,
individuals who have an annual income
of less than $47,080 or a family of four
whose household income is less than
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2016. So far this year, more than 60,000
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The Calvert Alliance Against

Substance Abuse, Inc. Elects
Officers for 2015-2016 and
Honors Community Volunteers
for their Prevention Efforts
At their Annual Meeting and Awards
Program held on October 26th, the Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse,
Inc. (CAASA) elected officers for 20152016. CAASA will be led by Debbi
Mister, President; Janet Bateman, VicePresident; William Smith, Treasurer;
and Julie Mulligan, Secretary. These
outstanding volunteers were chosen by
the Board of Directors and members to
assist CAASA in attaining its mission
of "involving the entire community in
promoting a healthy environment free
of alcohol and other drug abuse."
In addition, CAASA honored over
60 individuals, local businesses, and
community groups for their alcohol and
other drug prevention efforts in Calvert
County. CAASA's highest honor, the
Eagle Award, was awarded in four categories and presented to:
Business Eagle Award Small Business Interest Group

Bateman Community Eagle AwardFarming 4 Hunger
Education Eagle Award - Erica
Gunther Patuxent /Appeal Elementary
Campus
CAASA Board of Directors' Eagle
Award- JoAnn Faber
All award recipients are leaders in our
community who worked tirelessly to
promote CAASA's prevention efforts in
Calvert County. This was done through
numerous program partnerships and
volunteer efforts.
For more information regarding the
Calvert Alliance Against Substance
Abuse, Inc. or to become a member,
please call 410-535-3733.
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CSM, Local Agencies Test Emergency Preparedness

Working with MEMA, College Runs Drill on La Plata Campus
procedures, as well as to identify areas in
need of improvement, said CSM Public
Safety and Preparedness Executive Director Don Frick. More than 150 CSM students, faculty and community volunteers,
as well as evaluators and observers from
Calvert and St. Marys counties participated in the drill.
For photos from the emergency drill,
visit
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For information on CSMs public safety
and preparedness efforts, visit http://ready.
csmd.edu/.

In partnership with the Maryland Emergency Management Agency as well as with

local and regional emergency management
and public safety agencies, the College of
Southern Maryland conducted an emergency exercise Nov. 7 on its La Plata Campus.
The exercise was designed to test the colleges preparedness in collaboration with
local first responder and emergency management agencies.
The drill was the culmination of more
than a year of planning among many partners, including Maryland Emergency Management Agency, Charles County Sheriffs
Office and Charles County Fire and EMS,
and the college to test emergency notification systems, communication and response
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Volunteer fire and rescue personnel provide a mass casualty response as part of an emergency drill at
the La Plata Campus of the College of Southern Maryland.
Tiny Elves & Santas Workshop Kicks Off Holiday Season

As a kickoff to the holiday season the
Department of Recreation and Parks has
invited Santa to visit St. Marys County
early!
The Tiny Elves Workshop & Santas
Workshop will take place on Saturday
December 5 from 9 11 a.m. Geared toward children ages 14 years and younger, the event will be held at the Hollywood Recreation Center. Santas helpers
will transform the center into a Winter

Wonderland. All children will receive a
professional photo 5x7 photo with Santa.
All children must pre-register as space
will be limited. The cost will be $35 per
child, $25 for each additional sibling.
All Tiny Elves are welcome to Santas
Workshop! Children will have a chance
to tell Santa what they would like for the
Holiday. Holiday themed activities will
be available, including a bubble wrap

dance floor! Parents are required to attend this event with their tots.
This will be a unique experience for
children. Santas Workshop will provide parents a chance to enjoy a kid-free
shopping day. Children will participate
in holiday themed crafts, gift making,
games, and activities. Pizza and other
snacks will be provided. The big man
himself, Santa, will make an appearance. Every child will have their picture
taken with him.
To register online go to www.stmarysmd.com/recreate or in person at
the Recreation & Parks office in Leonardtown. For more information call 301475-4200 ext. 1800 or 1801.
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Announces $10
Million in Grants
for Crime Victims
Awarded to
State and Local
Agencies and Nonprofit Organizations
Governor Larry Hogan today announced that $10,087,503 in federal

grants will be awarded to state and local agencies and nonprofit organizations
that provide assistance, services, and
treatment for citizens who have been
victims of crime. The grants are funded
through the federal Victim of Crime Assistance Program, administered by the
Governors Office of Crime Control &
Prevention. Funds are used to support
services such as crisis intervention,
counseling, emergency transportation to
court, temporary housing, criminal justice support, and advocacy.
One of our duties as citizens of this
great state is to watch out for each other, Governor Larry Hogan said. I can
think of no higher calling than to ensure
that victims of crime are cared for with
dignity and respect. Making sure they
have access to the necessary services is
essential to our goal of safe neighborhoods for every family in Maryland.
Victims of crime often suffer for
a long time, said Christopher Shank,
executive director of the Governors
Office of Crime Control & Prevention.
The trauma of the crime itself can have
far-reaching effects, leading to a sense

of isolation and a loss of a sense of normalcy. As a state, we have a moral duty
to reach out to crime victims, treat them
with compassion, and offer them a full
range of services to help them regain
their footing and take the steps they
need to heal after their trauma.
Victims of Crime Assistance grants
are awarded to organizations that provide direct services to a wide array of
crime victims. These agencies include
sexual assault and rape crisis centers,
domestic violence programs and shelters, child abuse programs, mental health
services, and programs for underserved
victims. Hospitals and emergency medical facilities that offer crisis counseling,
forensic examinations, and other victim
services are also eligible for the grants.
Criminal justice agencies such as police
departments or states attorneys offices
use these funds for victim crisis units,
victim advocates, victim registration
and notification, and victim-witness
programs.
In an effort to raise money for Calvert County Hospice, Sheriff Mike Evans and the Calvert County Fraternal
Order of Police Lodge 109 are working
together during No Shave November.
Sheriff Evans has advised his personnel he would relax the agency grooming
standards from Nov. 7 through Dec. 7.
In exchange for the standards being relaxed personnel wishing to participate
will pay a $50 donation. Things will be
getting a little hairy around the Sheriffs

Office during the next month for those
who have decided to give their razors a
much needed rest.
If youd like to assist the Calvert
County Sheriffs Office with our efforts
to raise money to support Calvert Hospice please contact Lt. Dave Payne at
410-535-2800 X2593.
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carmens gallery Hosts

Exhibition Of Work By
Renowned Valley Lee
Artist Carolyn Egeli
carmens gallery proudly hosts an exhibition and sale of works by acclaimed

Maryland artist Carolyn Egeli, daughter of Norwegian portrait painter Bjorn
Egeli. The opening reception will be
held Saturday, November 21 from 6 9
p.m. at carmens gallery on Solomons
Island. Carolyn Egeli will be in attendance at this high profile event to speak
with her fans and collectors. Egeli will
also present a painting demonstration on
Sunday, November 22 from 1 2 p.m. at
the gallery.
Egelis paintings on display vary in
subject matter. Portraits, marines and
landscapes are all favorites for different
reasons, says Egeli. People are interesting. Their life stories are meaningful
to me. People are inherently good, and if
they are not, they want to be known that
way. I try to know them at their best.
Carolyn has painted portraits for many
important figures of our day including
Cardinals Egan and McCarrick and Dr.
Albert Sabin, who is credited with developing the vaccine for Polio.
But Egelis current focus is on marine
paintings. I love the light on sails, water and skies, she remarks. Her father,
Bjorn Egeli was well known for his marine paintings before he began painting
portraits of Washingtons politicians
and social elite. Born in the picturesque
town of Horten, Norway on the shores
of the North Sea, Bjorn Egelis family
little dreamed that he would become one
of Americas most sought-after portrait
artists of the 20th century. After moving to the U.S., he began studying at the
Corcoran School of Art in Washington,
DC in 1932, where he met and married
Lois Baldwin, a fellow student at the
Corcoran.
Together, Bjorn and Lois had five children, all of whom have pursued successful careers as artists. As a child, Carolyn
traveled with her father when he painted
some of his prestigious subjects. I remember being on the floor coloring with
the secretary at her desk, while my dad
was in a supreme court justices office
painting. In his later years, Carolyn
Egeli escorted her father to sittings with
several high profile figures. Wed stop

along the way for lots of apple pie and
coffee. Dad was good company. The
people he painted loved him too.
Egeli recalls her family and life on the
farm fondly. We spent hours discussing world events and art many mornings on Glebe Farm. Egeli still lives
on the farm, painting in her studio and
home she built on the property. When
you turn down the long tree-lined lane,
you feel that you are entering a very
special place where art is a way of life.
You can see across the lawn shaded by
mature trees to the headwaters of the
creek, the wild shore, a dock or two jutting out, eagles defining their territory
to the osprey, and blue herons gliding
across the expanse of water. Then, you
see the work on the walls around you,
and sense clearly how Carolyn Egelis
reverence for beauty and its relationship to light reveals itself in the masterfully rendered portraits, landscapes,
sailing ships, and still-life studies.
Says Egeli, Taking care of the art
spirit is a full time job. I feel gratitude
for the beauty that is so bounteous right
at hand. Then the art spirit can come
forth! It is inevitable. Love is the key
component of art, I feel. Love keeps
us open and productive for all sorts of
reasons we cant fathom. The poet said
truth is beauty and beauty is truth. I am
a beauty junkie! The more of beauty you
recognize, the more you see everywhere.
This is what keeps me going.
This exhibition and sale will be a highlighted event in Solomons in the month
of November. With the Egeli artistic
legacy shining through Carolyns work,
this is certain to be a notable exhibition
in Southern Maryland. Refreshments
will be provided and the artist will be
in attendance. Meet the renowned artist
and purchase a painting to hang in your
home. If youve been looking for a painting of the Chesapeake region among
others, this is your unique chance to find
one. Visit www.carmensgallery.com for
more information.
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provides transportation services for our
citizens. Among these are specialized transportation services to eligible citizens which
require determining and maintaining disability eligibility status and senior service
eligibility status. Significant work is done to
prepare and maintain daily schedules; and
dispatch and coordinate daily schedule to
drivers.
Our citizens deserve well maintained and
safe Park and Ride facilities. Transportation
oversees these Park and Ride facilities for
commuter bus services throughout county,
handles commuter complaints, maintain
contracts for landscaping and snow removal.
Citizens also deserve knowing their drivers are free from alcohol or non-prescribed/
illegal drugs. This is to ensure passenger
safety and driver compliance with mandated
drug and alcohol testing. Transportation coordinates schedule with testing vendor and
submits required reports.
Transportation communicates with public, including riders, agencies, county staff,
and state offices. Among the functions
Transportation does is overseeing and documenting revenue collection, maintaining
secure processes to collect and deposit passenger revenue; prepare reports; and process
deposits.
Transportation ensures its drivers meet
state and federal requirements for training by coordinating required staff training
while ensuring coverage that does not interrupt daily service and overspend budget. It
inspects and maintains buses according to
you could say, he was looking down

on her to win it. Congratulations to
Debra; and also to Linda Davis, who
won the second prize and donated it
back.
Special thanks to all of the local
Southern Maryland talent: The Norris Brothers, David & Joe; Recycled
Bluegrass; Bluegrass Gospel Express; Bubby Abell & Spoon Creek;
and Charlie Thompson & Bottom
County Bluegrass. Joe Mullins & Junior Sisk, the headliners indefinitely
made it a Hall of Fame Bluegrass
Extravaganza!
Thanks to the many dedicated
sponsors that Bluegrass For Hospice
has and thanks to the new ones that
joined this year: Jan Barnes, RealtorCentury 21-New Millennium; Mr.
John Felicitas & Ms. Christine Wray;
Southern Maryland Oil Co.; ABC
Liquors; Chiefs-Your Neighborhood
Bar; BOB TAYLOR ENGINEERING, INC; Salsas Mexican Caf;
CMI General Contractors; Toyota
of Southern Maryland; Rotary Club
of Leonardtown; St. Marys County
Arts Council; CHICK-FIL-A; Dr.
Luke Morgan; Guy Distributing Co
Inc.; C & C Plumbing & Septic, Inc.;
Dr. Amit Khanna, DMD; Quality
Built Homes, Inc.; Marrick Homes;
John R Bean Construction & Home
Improvements N Stuff; Hearing
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William W. Winpisinger Education
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Dr. John Scott Tidball, M.D., P.C.;
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Cedar Point Federal Credit Union;
Dugan, McKissick, & Longmore,
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Take It Easy Ranch Campground;
Ridgell Oil Co, Inc.; Delegate Matt
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Dorsey Law Firm; Breton Veterinary Hospital; St. Marys Nursing &
Rehabilitation Center; Patuxent Music; PJs Auto Body, Inc.; Caldwell
Banker-Jay Lilly Real Estate; Rita B.
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LLC; Southern Maryland Womens
Healthcare, PA; Hancock Refrigeration; Three Mules Welding Supplys;
Dr. Steven C. Platt/Sterling Optical;
J.F. Taylor, Inc.; Dr. Charles C. Reel,
M.D.; Pamela Oertly McKay; State
Farm Insurance-Phil Riehl, Agent;
Indian Bridge Kennels and Suites;
Parrans Flooring Center; and Patuxent Pump & Well.
Now for the good news, just shy of
$2,100.00 from last year, this years
Bluegrass for Hospice brought in
$27,450.59. The first set back since
the inaugural event in 2009. After
this year, Bluegrass for Hospice has
raised over $153,700 for the Hospice
House. This event has become one of
the biggest fundraisers for the Hospice of St. Marys.
Again, thanks to everyone for
making this event what is has turned
out to be and for supporting live bluegrass music!
On Saturday, Oct. 24, throughout

the day, nearly 500 people attended
Bluegrass for Hospice-2015 at the
Flat Iron Farm in Great Mills, Md.
Everyone who attended the one day
event walked away happy, complementing the good time they had and
how organized the event was. I appreciate all of the kind words that
were given and the words of encouragement given in person and through
social media.
There is a lot of work that goes into
this event. It would not be possible
if it werent for the many volunteers
that contribute their time each year,
the sponsors, and the businesses in
St. Marys County who so generously donated items for the silent auction
and door prizes. Many individuals
made and donated items for the silent
auction as well. Its great to see how
the community of St. Marys County
comes together with generosity.
There are so many people that I
need to thank and Im sure I will forget someone. Thanks to: the Amish/
Mennonite Community; my Mom &
Dad, Johnny & Lorraine Armsworthy; Jim & Martha Bailey; Tony &
Cindy Beakes; Joe & Denise Bragg;
Michael Bragg; Synda Buckmaster;
Wendy Burch; John Cameron; Nina
Campbell; Chesapeake Wholesale;
Jeanne Davis; Linda Davis; Kimberly Dennis; Larry Dorsey; Pam Ferris;
Laura Goode; Suzanne Henderson;
Barry Hillian; Michael Hoopengardner; Toni Long and the IIIrd District
Optimist Kruzin Kafe; Emily Jackson; Debbie Johnson; my number
one sound man, Troy Jones; Bubby
Knott for letting me invade the Flat
Iron Farm for a day!; Max McConnell; McCormick Spice Company;
Tami McGinnis; Ashley Morgan;
Debra Morgan; Nga Nguyen-Felton; Charles Nickless; Elisa Norris;
Woody Norris; Old Line Bank; Jesse
& Kerry of the Printing Press for
their continued support and dedication to this event; Vince & Pat Roche;
Barbara Robinson; Sheetz in Great
Mills; Jonathon Skrabacz; Jack &
Peggy Tippett; Ed Vogt of Eastern
Shore Bluegrass; Tina Williams;
Matthew Won; Frannie Woodburn;
Mickey at Flat Iron Farm; and last but
certainly not least, my wife, Michelle
for standing behind me through it all
and helping to pull it together during
the final days.
As I write this, Im thinking back
to how so many friends offered to
help, that I find it very touching and
to see the support that is given to an
event that I began doing in memory
of my Grandfathers, William Armsworthy & Bubba Copsey. Its an
event that Im very passionate about.
What you did for the event, weeks before, and the day of is very much appreciated. With the success that the
event has grown into, its hard to do
it all and couldnt do it without your
help.
On behalf of the Helping Hands
Food Pantry, they certainly appreciated the amazing amount of food
donations that were collected. Thank
you.
This year, I dedicated the event
in memory of Billy Morgan, who,
each year, sold the most raffle tickets. Coincidently, his wife Debra
won the money raffle this year. Since
he couldnt be with us to sell them,
Commissioners Corner
Federal
Transportation
Authority requirements
for public safety, and
oversees its preventive
maintenance Program.
Besides participating in
local, regional and statewide planning activities, developing long-range objectives,
transportation maintains and oversees a safe
and efficient Bus wash facility, maintains
knowledge of federal and state public transportation requirements; attends federal and
state meetings and disseminate information
as required ensuring compliance, and keeping a liaison with regional agencies.
Transportation does have a cost and to
minimize the impact upon the local General Fund, it oversees, prepares and maintains Federal/State Grants, agreements and
MOUs. Staff completes all requirements
necessary to continue to receive grant funding ensuring proper documentation by preparing and maintaining monthly statistical
reports; monthly subsidy reports; quarterly
statistical and fiscal reports; and submits
yearly grant applications.
So, when you see the various county buses travelling around Calvert County, now
you know there is more than simply hopping
upon a bus.
Board of County Commissioners
Vice President
Evan K. Slaughenhoupt, Jr. (R)
3rd District Representative
Thomas McKay
Eric McKay
Tobie Pulliam
Kit Carson
Kasey Russell
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SHERIFFS BLOTTER
The following information is compiled
directly from publicly released police reports.
During the week of November

2 through November 8 deputies of
the Calvert County Sheriffs Office
responded to 1,352 calls for service
throughout the community.
Citizens with information on the
following crimes or any criminal activity in Calvert County who wish to

report it anonymously can now access
the Calvert County Crime Solvers link
through the Sheriffs Office website.
Go to http://www.co.cal.md.us/
Burglary Case #15-59237:

On November 2 Deputy B. Robinson
responded to a report of tools that were
stolen from a business under construction on Main Street in Prince Frederick.
The missing tools include 2 (two) Dewalt
Miter Saws, 2 (two) Dewalt Chop Saws
and a Panasonic Radio. This burglary
took place sometime between October
29 and the morning of November 2.
CDS Violation Case #15-59508:
On November 3, while
Deputy C. Idol was investigating a possible burglary on Joanna Court in
Prince Frederick, he observed paraphernalia (syringes, spoon) within the
home. He later arrested Vallandingham
Emily
Vallandingham,
22, of Prince Frederick for
possession of these items.
Theft Case #15-59401:
On November 3 Deputy N. Buckler
responded to a home on Joanna Court
in Prince Frederick where a suspect,
who had just committed a theft at the
Prince Frederick Wawa, may have fled.
The investigation revealed Emily Vallandingham, 22, of Prince Frederick was
responsible for the theft and was also
found to be in possession of CDS-Not
Marijuana (Alprazolam/Xanax). She
was ultimately charged and arrested for
obstructing and hindering, theft and for
the drug charges.
Destruction of Property
Case #15-59831:
On November 5 Deputy
P. Mosely was dispatched
to a home on Gregg Drive
in Lusby for the report of
a disorderly subject. ChiGarner
cago Garner, 21, of Lusby
was placed under arrest for
destruction of property and
transported to the Detention Center for
processing.
Destruction
of
Property
Case
#15-59331:
On November 2 Deputy M. Velasquez
responded to Bandera Lane in Lusby
for a report of rocks thrown through the
window of a house and also a vehicle
parked in the driveway. The damage was
caused around 6:40 pm on November 2.
Anyone with information regarding this
crime is asked to contact the Sheriffs
Office.
residents/safety/law/sheriff/ and click

on the Crime Solvers link to leave an
anonymous tip on-line, or call 410535-2880. Information leading to
the arrest and conviction of a suspect
could result in a $1,000 reward.

took a report of a theft from an unlocked
vehicle on South Creek Court in Huntingtown. A wallet, credit cards and license were taken between the hours of
7:00 pm on November 5 and 6:00 am on
November 6.
On November 6, at approximately
2:30 pm, Deputy S. Rediker responded
to a report of a theft of an IPhone 6,
which took place while the victim left a
restaurant in Prince Frederick.
On November 5 Deputy J. Wahlgren
was called to a home on Cayuse Circle,
Lusby, for the discovery of missing jewelry. Several rings had been taken from
the home; it is believed the theft to have
taken place on multiple occasions over
the last several months. At this time
there are no suspects.
On November 5 Deputy N. Barger
was called to Olympia Sports, located on
West Dares Beach Road in Prince Frederick, for the report of a shoplifter who
stole an item of clothing. The investigation is continuing.
On November 4 Deputy B. Wood
responded to the Sally Beauty Supply
store in Prince Frederick for the report
of a theft. An unknown person cut open
several packages and removed hair products. The investigation is continuing.
took a report from a victim who reported that their credit card was stolen and
fraudulent transactions were made. It
is unclear where and when the card was
actually taken.
responded to a farm on Turner Road
in Lusby for the report of a stolen deer
camera. The theft took place sometime
between October 7 - October 14. Anyone with information is asked to contact
the Sheriffs Office, as the investigation
is continuing.
Cops & Courts
POLICE REPORTS
Prince Frederick - Barrack U
Violation of Protective Order:

On 11/2/15 at 1:46 pm, Trooper Megelick responded to the Calvert Auto Body in
Prince Frederick for a suspicious vehicle.
Troopers contacted the driver and identified him as Joshua L. King, 29 of Lusby.
Investigation revealed that he was violating
an active Protective Order. He was arrested
and incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.
Destruction of Property:
On 11/3/15 at 2:29 pm, Trooper Megelick
responded to the MSP Barrack to handle
a complaint for destruction of property.
The victim reported that he encountered
Tavaughn A. Weeks, 22 of Lusby, at Stamper Court in Prince Frederick and, during the
encounter, Weeks punched the rear drivers
window shattering it. Charges are pending.
Possession of Cocaine:
On 11/4/15 at 8:13 am, Trooper Megelick
stopped a vehicle on Rt. 4 at Fox Run Blvd.
in Prince Frederick for traffic violations.
Both occupants in the vehicle displayed
suspicious behavior and a K-9 search was
requested. The search revealed positive results and several grams of powder cocaine
and crack cocaine were located. Elston H.
Harvey, 49 of Sunderland, and Frances G.
Johnson, 55 of Port Republic, were arrested
for possession of cocaine. They were incarcerated at Calvert County Detention Center.
Theft from Vehicle:

On 11/5/15 at 7:42 am, Trooper Kaitz responded to the 4000 block of Robinson Rd.
in Huntingtown for a reported theft from a
vehicle. The victim reported that cash was
stolen from a wallet inside
the unlocked vehicle. Investigation
continues.
Burglary:
On 11/5/15 at 3:42 pm, Master Trooper
Gill responded to the 400 block of Chestnut
Drive in Lusby for a reported burglary. The
victim reported two firearms and numerous
jars of coins had been removed from the
residence. Investigation continues.
Disorderly Intoxication:
On 11/6/15 at 9:07 pm, Trooper First
Class Newcomer while patrolling in North
Beach observed a person stumbling and
falling off the sidewalk into the roadway.
Upon contacting the person, found that
he was extremely intoxicated. During the
encounter, Christopher J. DeSousa, 21 of
Chesapeake Beach, became highly agitated
and began to yell profanity causing vehicles
to slow down and a crowd to gather. It was
determined he was a danger to the public
and himself and was arrested and incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention
Center.
Calvert Recognized At
NLEC Awards In Chicago
The National Law Enforcement Challenge Highway Safety Awards Breakfast

was held On October 27th at the Sheraton
Chicago Hotel and Towers. The Calvert
County Sheriffs Office was recognized
for being second in the nation for Highway Safety amongst Sheriffs Offices
nationwide having 21 to 250 sworn deputies. The entry was submitted by Deputy
First Class Mark Robshaw of the Calvert
County Sheriffs Office Community Action Team (CAT). The Calvert County
Sheriffs Office won first place recognition in the state of Maryland for the entry.
The Sheriffs Office received a $5000.00
award from the Maryland Highway
Safety Office to be used for the purchase
of traffic safety related equipment.
The National Law enforcement Challenge (NLEC) recognizes and awards
excellent law enforcement traffic safety
programs, focusing on impaired driving,
occupant protection, and speeding. The
NLEC is supported through a cooperative agreement between the International
Association of Chiefs of Police and the
From left: Sheriff Mike Evans, Dfc. Mark Robshaw,

Cpl. Jason Dean, and Capt. Todd Ireland
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, working collaboratively with the

National Sheriffs Association, Governors
Highway Safety Association, and the
American Association of Motor Vehicle
Administrators.
Press Release
Extortion Crimes Being Investigated In Calvert

The Calvert County Sheriffs Office is
investigating extortion crimes in which
callers are claiming to have abducted
family members for ransom. No persons
have been abducted or injured and anyone receiving such calls are urged to
contact the Sheriffs Office immediately.

Citizens with information on the following crime or any criminal activity
in Calvert County who wish to report it
anonymously can now access the Calvert County Crime Solvers link through
the Sheriffs Office website.

Go to http://www.co.cal.md.us/residents/safety/law/sheriff/ and click on the
Crime Solvers link to leave an anonymous tip on-line, or call 410-535-2880.
Information leading to the arrest and
conviction of a suspect could result in a

$1,000 reward.
Press Release
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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.
Patsy Alice Pat Ellis, 72
Patsy Alice Pat Ellis, 72, of Chesapeake

Beach, Md., died on
Oct. 30, at MedStar
St. Marys Hospital in
Leonardtown, Md., surrounded by her loving
family. Born on Aug. 16,
1943 in Washington, D.C., she was the
daughter of the late John William Huffer
and Annie Catherine Johnson. She was
raised by the late Charles W. Ellis and
Edith Irene Fennel Ellis. Pat married
her beloved husband, Brian Lester Ellis on Sept. 19, 1980 in Prince Georges
County. Md. Together they celebrated
over 22 wonderful years of marriage before his passing in Nov., 2002. She was
employed by various grocery stores, including Giant and Grand Union, until
her retirement. She enjoyed traveling
and most recently took a trip with two of
her friends across the United States. She
also enjoyed playing BINGO and playing the slot machines. She was an avid
football fan, always cheering on the Baltimore Ravens. She was kind hearted,
had a witty sense of humor and enjoyed
being with people. Her greatest love was

spending time with her family, enjoying
dinners, vacations and shopping for and
with them. Pat is survived by her brothers, Donald Huffer, Mike Huffer, and
Bobby Huffer; her step-son, David Brian
Ellis of Mooresville, N.C., her sister-inlaws, Judith Rosemary Rubcich of Hollywood, Md., and Diane Leslie Longo
(Joseph) of La Plata, Md.; her brotherin-law, William Clayton Ellis, (Lynn) of
Baden, Md.; her grandchildren, Hannah
Lindsay Ellis and Cameron David Ellis
of Mooresville, N.C.; and many nieces,
nephews and cousins. In addition to her
parents she is also preceded in death by
her brother, Billy Huffer and brother-inlaw, Charles Edwin Ellis. A Graveside
Service was celebrated by Reverend Joe
Orlando on Monday, Nov. 9, at 10:15
a.m., at Maryland Veterans Cemetery,
11301 Crain Hwy., Cheltenham, Md.,
20623. Condolences may be made to
www.brinsfieldfuneral.com. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home,
Leonardtown, Md.
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Jean Darnall Rose, 91

Jean Darnall Rose, 91,
of Solomons, Md., died
Thursday, Oct. 8, at Asbury Health Care Center
in Solomons, Md. Jean
was a former resident
of Leisure World in Silver Spring, Md. She was
born on Aug. 6, 1924 in Washington,
D.C. to the late Francis Hall Darnall
and Anna Margaret Baumann. Raised
in Washington, D.C., Jean married her
beloved husband, Scott Ellis Rose, on
June 19, 1946 at Christ Lutheran Church
in Washington, D.C. Together they celebrated over 47 wonderful years together before his passing in April 1994. She
was employed as a Financial Clerk for
the Prince Georges County Board of
Education until her retirement in 1984.
In retirement she was an avid traveler,
enjoying vacations and Elder Hostile
trips to Germany, Austria, Scotland,
England, France, Canada, Hawaii, Alaska and Bermuda. She was a life-long
music lover, and particularly enjoyed
classical music as well as the works
of Rodgers and Hammerstein. A Cancer Survivor, Jean was diagnosed with
breast cancer in 1998 and declared cancer free in 2004. She was a member of
Interfaith Chapel in Silver Spring, Md.,
the P.E.O. International Sisterhood, Kiwaniannes, and an Associate Member

of the White House Historical Society.
Jean is survived by her children, Martha
Jean Wiles (Jerome) of Calabash, N.C.,
and William Scott Rose (Linda) of Lexington Park, Md.; her grandchildren,
John Edward Dodge, Brian William
Rose, Rebecca Jean Rose, and Carrie
Ann Rose; and her great granddaughter,
Patience Amber Northedge. In addition
to her parents and husband, she was also
preceded in death by her siblings, Francis Hall Darnall, Ruth Martha Olson and
Anna Mae Collinson. A Life Celebration
Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, Nov. 14, at 11 a.m. at Asbury Solomons, 11100 Asbury Circle, Solomons,
Md., 20688. There will be a reception
with fellowship and remembrances immediately following. Interment will be
at Arlington National Cemetery at a
later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1041 Md., Route-3,
Gambrills, Md., 21054 and Asbury
Foundation Benevolent Care Annual
Fund, 11100 Asbury Circle, Solomons,
Md., 20688. Condolences may be made
to www.brinsfieldfuneral.com Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home,
P.A., Leonardtown, Md.
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Szeliga, Republican
Whip, Enters U.S. Race
By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
In a national race that has been dominated by Democrats, GOP candidate and state
house minority whip Del. Kathy Szeliga has
officially announced her bid to run for the
seat soon to be vacated by retiring Sen. Barbara Mikulski.
Szeliga, who represents Harford and
Baltimore counties, made her second announcement stop in Leonardtown Tuesday
afternoon to a small gathering of Republican supporters in the town square.
Szeliga, who won re-election to her second term last year, said she wanted to run
partly because the federal delegation to
Washington D.C. was lopsided towards
Democrats.
Only U.S. Rep. Andy Harris from District
1 represents the GOP in the Maryland Congressional Delegation currently.
Also, as a newlywed 36 years ago, she and
her husband had to struggle to make a living
on minimum wage jobs before they could
finally start their own construction business.
Americans were struggling in much the
same way today, she said, and new leadership in Washington, D.C. was needed to get
the economy moving again.
The American dream seemed harder and
harder to attain, Szeliga said of when the
recession hit her familys business. There
was always some new tax or new fee.
She touted her work with Gov. Larry Hogans administration to curb spending and
reduce regulations as a blueprint for changing the situation at the national level.
She said she fully supported Hogans
move to reinvest in roads and repeal the
rain tax.
Things are finally moving in the right di-
rection, Szeliga said. Now my focus will

shift to Washington.
Her platform consisted of three main
positions.
The first was improving quality of life,
which included pushing to reinvest in the
nations infrastructure.
Our nations roads are falling apart,
bridges are crumbling and airplanes are using 1970s technology, Szeliga said. Health
care costs keep rising, but doctors, instead
of spending time with patients, must spend
half their time on government regulations
and filling out forms.
Second on her agenda was improving national security.
Terrorism is real, she said. Whether
its a foreign or domestic threat, we must remain vigilant and strong.
She said one of her first priorities as a
senator would be to push for a secure border.
She also said the recent nuclear proliferation deal with Iran energized her to seek
election to federal office.
She said she was passionately opposed
to allowing Iran to have even nuclear power
plants, which she said would in turn allow
them to develop nuclear weapons.
Why are we giving Iran nuclear weapons? she said.
On abortion, Szeliga recognized it as the
law of the land but said she would support
defunding organizations like Planned Parenthood if they were found to be harvesting
and trafficking in fetal organs and tissue.
The controversy over the practice exploded earlier this year when a set of undercover
videos of Planned Parenthood staff purported showing them admitting to the practice.
I believe in life from conception, Szeliga told The County Times. I dont think
taxpayers should pay for abortions.
The American dream seemed harder

and harder to attain. There was
always some new tax or new fee.
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Story
Obituaries
Kathy Szeliga announces her Senate run in Leonardtown.
Szeliga also said the country placed too

much emphasis on pushing high school aged
students towards college when the military
or trade schools offered training for in-demand skills as well as significant pay.
There were too many examples of college
graduates unable to find jobs with degrees
in majors that were no longer in demand.
Moreover, there were construction contractors with empty positions and no one to
fill them with the necessary qualifications.
Its a lack of connecting jobs to people,
she said. Our schools have become factories were students feel pushed into attending
a four year college.
Trade schools and even the military are
sometimes denigrated and looked down
upon.
Todd Eberly, political scientist at St.
Marys College of Maryland, said Szeligas
entry into the race made her the highest
profile Republican with actual electoral
experience.
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Photos by Frank Marquart
But with the election in 2016

a presidential one, Eberly expected Democrats to be far more energized and ready to
vote for Hillary Clinton in the primary and
general elections.
Any senate candidate is probably going
to ride in on her coat tails, Eberly said.
Szeliga acknowledges she is in engaged
in an uphill political battle since Democrats
still enjoy a two-to-one advantage and candidates like U.S. Representatives Chris Van
Hollen and Donna Edwards have dominated
much of the conversation from the political
left.
Still Szeliga was confident in her ability
to capture the primary slot.
She has been endorsed by both Harris
and Anne Arundel County Executive Steve
Schuh.
With the support Im getting Im sure Ill
win, she said.
guyleonard@countytimes.net
Szeliga with Mayor Burris.
Szeliga with Delegate Deb Rey.
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Education
CSM News Bytes: CAE2Y Designation, NCMPR Awards,

Mens Cross-Country to Nationals
CSM Mens Cross-country Heads to National Championship Nov. 14

Members of the 2015 College of Southern Maryland Mens Cross-country team,
from left, Head Coach Chris Tuttle, Thomas Jones of Waldorf, Alejandro Smith of
Prince Frederick, Jack Prewitt of Charlotte
Hall, Jacob Mwonthie, Patrick Jones and
Mike Fray of Waldorf, River Rains of La
Plata, Volunteer Assistant Coach Chris
Jones of Waldorf and Assistant Coach Josh
Trice were named Region XX Champions Oct. 24 at Hagerstown Community
College.
Last year, in the first year of the program, we finished runner-up to Hagerstown
at the Region XX meet. Our goal this past
year was to continue to build the team,
work hard and win the Regional Championship. Sophomores Patrick Jones and Alejandro Smith stepped up to help guide the team
to victory. Jacob Mwonthie has steadily approved and taken more than two minutes off
determine how the data will be used going

forward.
The assessment uses a five-point score
scale set by Maryland educators and others:
Level 5 - Exceeded Expectations
Level 4 - Met Expectations
Level 3 - Approached Expectations
Level 2 - Partially Met Expectations
Level 1 - Did Not Yet Meet Expectations
At this time, MSDE defines scores at Levels 4 and 5 as demonstrating readiness for
college or careers.
On the English assessment, over half of
Calvert County Public Schools 10th graders51.5%scored at a Level 4 and 5 combined, which are the two highest levels on the
PARCC five-point score scale, compared to
39.7% in Maryland.
Calvert County Public Schools continues
to align its curriculum with the Maryland
College and Career Ready Standards. In
math, the process began at the elementary
Today the Maryland State Department

of Education (MSDE) released local high
school data from the 2015 administration of
the PARCC assessments. This release follows
the public presentation of state-level data on
October 27, 2015. The results set a new baseline that will help to determine if students
are on track to graduate ready for college or
careers.
Dr. Daniel Curry, Superintendent, said,
We are so glad to finally receive the results
of the tests that we saw for the first time last
spring. Our teachers, principals and subject
area specialists are eager to dig in to the details and make adjustments so that we can
improve our performance next year.
Students enrolled in English 10, Algebra
1, and Algebra 2 took the PARCC assessments last spring. Students will receive individual scores, but scores will not be used for
student or educator accountability this year.
In the coming months, the State Board will
CSM Earns District Awards for Design,

Public Relations
Staff from the College of Southern Marylands Marketing Department, from left,
Web Services Director Kristen Titsworth,
Creative Services Director Lisa Jones, Junior
Graphic Designer Katherine Reyes and Interactive Media Coordinator Marika Taylor,
and the Community Relations Department
were recognized by the National Council for
Marketing and Public Relations for creativity, design and public relations efforts at the
organizations District Conference in Hershey, Penn., Oct. 6.
Reyes earned a Gold Medallion for the design of an invitation for the Splash for Scholarships fundraising event. She also earned
recognition for the Oliver! theatrical production poster and for pull-up banners for the
colleges Beyond campaign. Jones earned
recognition for the fall 2015 credit course listing and the 2015-16 arts season rack cards.
CSM Community Relations team earned recognition for a feature article on the Engineer
Like A Girl summer program.
During the conference, Jones presented,
Beyond the Name Field: Developing

a Highly Personalized Viewbook and
Titsworth presented From Audience to
Offerings: Overcoming the Challenges
of a Community College Website Redesign with a colleagues from VisionPoint
Marketing.
Photos Provided with Press Release
his time from last year. They worked hard

and it paid offit was a complete team effort, said Tuttle.
The team will head to Fort Dodge, Iowa, to
compete in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) National Championship Nov. 14.
tain a bachelors degree with a cybersecurity

track. For information on CSMs associate
degree in cybersecurity, visit, www.csmd.
edu/cybercenter.
CSM Earns Second National Center for

Academic Excellence Designation from
NSA, DHS
The College of Southern Maryland (CSM)
has been designated a National Centers of
Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense
2-Year Education (CAE2Y) by the National
Security Agency (NSA) and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for the
second time. The college joins 23 out of the
more than 1,200 community colleges across
the nation to receive this honor, which recognizes the quality of the colleges cybersecurity educational practices and curriculum.
According to the National Initiative for
Cybersecurity Education, the global shortage
of skilled security practitioners is predicted
to reach 1.5 million by 2020. In the United
States there are more than 209,000 unfilled
cybersecurity jobs and the demand for information security professionals is expected to
grow by 53 percent through 2018, according
to an independent analysis of numbers from
the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The cybersecurity associate degree program will provide the training necessary for
graduates to apply for entry-level cybersecurity technician jobs. For entry into higher-level cybersecurity jobs, students should pursue
associate degrees in either computer science
or computer engineering and transfer to ob-
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Maryland Releases High School PARCC Results

level and is progressing through the high
school courses. This sequence of alignment
was chosen to ensure that students have the
prerequisite knowledge prior to beginning a
course.
Its important to note that we did not fall
behind in the curricular transition, said Dr.
Curry. Math is a foundational subject, and
it was most responsible to build a curriculum with students in mind. We have not yet
introduced a revised Algebra 2 curriculum
aligned with Common Core, which explains
our Algebra 2 results. The new sequence
calls for Geometry to follow Algebra I, and
that is our focus this
year. Our plan, established a few years ago,
introduces the revised Algebra II curriculum
in the FY17 school year.
On the Algebra 1 assessment, 29.4% of
students scored at a Level 4 and 5 combined,
compared to 31.2% in Maryland.
On Marylands first-ever Algebra 2 as-
sessment, 6.5% of students scored at a Level

4 and 5 combined, compared to 20.2% in
Maryland.
In future years, PARCC results will be
available in early summer. That timeline will
provide educators with more opportunities to
make instructional adjustments based on the
data.
PARCC results cannot be compared with
the Maryland School Assessment (MSA),
which the State used for a decade, both because this is a new test and a different test.
PARCC is the first assessment aligned to
Marylands College and Career Ready Standards, which set a higher bar for student
learning.
Results for PARCC assessments in grades
3-8 will be made available by MSDE in
December.
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Friendly School Designation
The College of Southern Maryland has
earned the 2016 Military Friendly School
Designation from Victory Media for attracting and supporting student veterans
and spouses who are transitioning from the
military to civilian workforce.
It is an honor for the College of Southern
Maryland to be recognized with this designation for the second time for services and
support that we provide active-duty military
and veterans, as well as their families in
reaching their academic and career goals,
said CSM President Dr. Brad Gottfried.
With more than 786 students using Department of Veterans Affairs education benefits, CSM ranks fourth in the state for colleges serving current and former military
service members and their families, according to Chris Zimmermann, director of the
colleges financial assistance department
which oversees its veteran affairs office.
To learn about how CSM supports activeduty and military veteran students, the colleges Veterans Affairs Coordinator Robert
Henry and a representative of the CSM
Veterans Organization will be available to
answer questions from 1 to 4 p.m., Nov. 9 at
the La Plata Campus, Nov. 11 at the Leonardtown Campus and Nov. 13 at the Prince
Frederick Campus.
The college is approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the
Maryland Higher Education Commission,
so that eligible veterans, servicepersons and
certain dependents of veterans can receive
VA educational benefits for credit certificate
and associate degree programs as well as
some Workforce Development programs.
According to Victory Media, the Military
Friendly Schools designation is awarded
to the top 15 percent of colleges, universities and trade schools in the country that
are doing the most to embrace military students, and to dedicate resources to ensure
their success in the classroom and after
graduation.
CSMs outreach includes an active student
veterans organization, which is a chapter of
Student Veterans Association, a non-profit
coalition of more than 700 student veteran

organizations on college campuses globally
with a mission to provide military veterans
with the resources, support and advocacy
needed to succeed in higher education and
following graduation. The organization is
an inclusive, non-partisan group that supports all CSM student veterans and their
dependents associated with all branches of
the uniformed military services.
The college is involved in and supports
community partnerships and events such as
the Annual Veterans Day Parade in Leonardtown or sponsoring Annmarie Gardens
Military Night to provide free admission for
active duty military personnel and their immediate family during its annual Garden in
Lights.
The Military Friendly Schools designation process includes extensive research and
a data-driven survey of schools nationwide
approved for Post-9/11 GI Bill funding. The
methodology used for making the Military
Friendly Schools list has changed the student veteran landscape to one much more
transparent, and has played a significant
role over the past six years in capturing and
advancing best practices to support military students across the country. The school
survey, methodology, criteria and weightings are developed with the assistance of
an independent Academic Advisory Board
comprised of educators from schools across
the country. The survey is administered for
free and open to all post-secondary schools
who wish to participate. Victory Media is a
service-disabled, veteran-owned business
serving the military community since 2001.
Criteria for consideration are at www.militaryfriendly.com.
CSM also offers a 15 percent discount of
tuition for individual fitness and pool memberships for veterans. Details are available
at www.csmd.edu/go/fit.
For information on Veteran and Military
Support Services, visit www.csmd.edu/
veterans.
Education
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Homeschooling Day
is October 28
By Skylar Broome
Contributing Writer
Whats an ornithologist? Children aged
5 to 12 that attended the Calvert Marine
Museums Homeschooling day were
quick to find out the answer: a person
dedicated to the research of birds. The
Southern Maryland Audubon Society
partnered with the Calvert Marine Museum for this unique biannual event that
grants homeschooled children the ability
to attend hands-on workshops to learn
special topics of interest. This years fall
day was all about the various animals that
migrate through the Chesapeake and the
importance of those migrations.
Partnering up with outside organizations is what makes it memorable, says
Traci Cimini of the Calvert Marine Museum. It ties everything together and its
fun.
Ernie Willoughby, an ornithologist
from the Southern Maryland Audubon
Society came down for the day in order to
go through the different patterns that birds
migrating through the Chesapeake Bay
would take, using the specific birds that
are modelled in the museum itself.
It wasnt a lecture, according to Laurie
Cole of the Educator Department of the
CMM, but rather a more personal talk that
described exactly what his job was as one
who studied birds exclusively.
Admission fee was the museum admission and the event lasted from 10:30 a.m.
to 2:30 p.m. Onsite registration began at 10
a.m. in the lobby. The next homeschooling
day will take place in the spring, and the
topic will be decided closer to the date.
contributing@countytimes.net
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Shine the Light:

Ms. Boggs
Her love of children has drawn Joella
Boggs, third grade teacher at Calvert Elementary, to two careers. After working as a pediatric nurse for thirteen years, Ms. Boggs
returned to school to become an elementary
teacher. It was a lucky day for students in
Calvert County Public Schools (CCPS) when
Ms. Boggs walked into a classroom twentyone years ago.
Ms. Boggs has a sign in her room that
reads, In this classroom we dont do easy.
We make easy through HARD WORK and
LEARNING! Her growth mindset is evident in everything she does to encourage effort, achievement, and a love of learning. I
believe children should have choices, she
said. What child doesnt love to have a choice
to do something thats a personal interest?
A recent CCPS initiative supports her
philosophy of empowering children through
choice and learning. GoQuest, an inquiry
and project based learning online program,
was instituted in all elementary schools last

year as a component of the Advanced Learning Program in grades 3, 4, and 5. GoQuest
features personalized instruction matched to
student interests and learning preferences.
Students begin by taking an online interest
survey that generates categories of preferences for both content and expression. From
there, students complete engaging units
based on their preferences.
Ms. Boggs has been a district leader in
the implementation of GoQuest since it was
introduced last year. She has found that her
role has shifted to being a facilitator of learning, and she believes that GoQuest allows
teachers to use classroom time flexibly and
efficiently.
GoQuest, she said, motivates children
who dont have self-confidence. Ive watched
children become writers as they work
through the unit that best suits their preferences, whether its science, history, or the
Photo Provided with Press Release
arts. In addition to practicing writing and

research skills, students hone their speaking
and listening skills. Her students families
love it, she said, because it promotes such
excitement about learning.
One needs to be in Ms. Boggs classroom
for just a short time to see children thriving.
Her enthusiasm is infectious. Her classroom

has efficient processes to maximize learning
time. She is skillful and knowledgeable. And
children are respected and valued.
Shine the Light is a monthly feature about
educators in Calvert County Public Schools.
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In Our Community
Education
SMECO Launches Patriot Connect

Program to Assist Veterans
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) is launching a new
program called Patriot Connect to help
veterans and active military personnel
who may be having a difficult time transitioning back into the community.
As reports in the media indicate, the
high incidence of post-traumatic stress
disorder (PTSD) among returning military personnel has been at the root of an
increased number of suicides. Nationally, as many as 22 veterans commit suicide every day, according to the Department of Veterans Affairs.
For returning vets who may be unable to cope, dealing with a termination
notice from SMECO could be the last
straw, said Austin J. Slater, Jr., SMECO president and CEO. If we can help
prevent just one tragic death by reaching out to the men and women who have
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will have been worthwhile.
For starters, SMECOs customer service personnel will be empowered to
waive the service application fee and deposit for new customers, or grant a payment extension to existing customers,
for veterans or active military personnel
in need of assistance. Beyond that support, customers will be directed to work
with Tami Gardiner, SMECOs Credit
and Collections Director. According to
Gardiner, Weve been contacting local
agencies that provide services to veterans and military personnel, as well as
organizations that provide funds to support veterans, and they have been enthusiastic about SMECOs new initiative.
We are reaching out to agencies because
they can promote this program to the
people who need it.
Gardiner continued, Our goal is to
help someone who is suffering from a
stress disorder get one step closer to a
normal life. But, Ive learned that many
people with a military background are
reluctant to ask for help. Friends and
family members may know someone
who needs assistance, and they can help
by making eligible customers aware of
SMECOs Patriot Connect program.
Slater added, By making it easier
for people with PTSD, combat stress, or
related trauma to accomplish everyday
tasks, we hope to help customer-memberspeople who have risked their lives
in service to our countrywith reintegrating into the community.

SMECO provides electricity to more
than 160,000 services in southern Prince
Georges County, and in Charles County, St. Marys County, and all but the
northeast portion of Calvert County.
Co-ops are distinctly different from
investor-owned utilities because co-ops
are owned by their customers, and these
members elect the men and women who
serve on the Board of Directors.
Co-ops also issue capital credits to
their members. What are capital credits? They are the members share of the
co-ops margins, based on how much
electricity the member purchased and
the rate at which the account was billed.
SMECOs marginsrevenue less expensesare used as working capital
for new construction and system improvements. When SMECOs Board of
Directors determines that a percentage
of the capital credits can be distributed
to members through a general refund,
capital credits will be issued by check or
credited to members electric bills.
Follow SMECO on Facebook at www.
facebook.com/SMECO.coop and on
Twitter at www.twitter.com/somdelectric . The SMECO 24/7 mobile app is
available at www.smeco.coop/ourservices/smeco247.aspx.
Press Release
13th Annual Riverside

WineFest at Sotterley
By Crista Dockray
Staff Writer
After a rain delay due to Hurricane
Joaquin in early October, Sotterley was
at last able to hold their 13th Annual Riverside WineFest last weekend.
On Nov. 7 and 8 from noon to 5 p.m.,
participants drank wine and beer, ate
food, listened to music, and browsed the
creations of local artisans.
Around 20 Maryland wineries poured
their wines on Saturday and Sunday, including five to six local wineries such as
Slack Winery and Vineyard, Solomons
Island Winery and Port of Leonardtown
Winery. There were two beer vendors as
well.
Food was provided by an array of vendors including Lennys, Mikes BBQ and
Catering, and Lexington Park Rotary
Clubs Oysters.
While sipping wine and beer and eating food, participants listened to the
four bands that played on the two stages.
The bands included The Piranhas, Come
Back Iris, The John Luskey Band, and
HydraFX.
A collection of around 30 different
local artisans, including the Color and
Light Society, a yarn guild, and Teach-
In Our Community
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Senior
Citizen News
Maryland Energy Assistance Program (MEAP)
MEAP assists eligible individuals and families with a

one-time-per-year grant to help pay heating and electric
bills. Grants are usually applied to accounts beginning in
December. You must be income-eligible to apply. If eligible,
certain forms will need to be provided. For more information
and to schedule an appointment, call: Calvert Pines Senior
Center, 410-535-4606 or 301-855-1170; Southern Pines
Senior Center on Thursdays, 410-586-2748; North Beach
Senior Center on Fridays, 410-257-2549.
Alzheimers Caregiver Support Group Training
The Calvert County Office on Aging in partnership with Asbury

Solomons is seeking individuals interested in becoming
trained to lead Alzheimers Caregiver Support Groups in
Calvert County. The Alzheimers Association staff will hold a
training session, Friday, Nov. 20, 12 5 p.m. at the Southern
Branch Library, Solomons. If you are interested in this
initiative, please contact Susan Justice, Division Chief for the
Calvert County Office on Aging at 410-535-4606 or 301-8551170 or by email at justicsa@co.cal.md.us.
Become a Tax-Aide Volunteer!
The AARP Tax-Aide program, sponsored by the Calvert

County Office on Aging, is looking for volunteers to serve as
tax counselors to prepare, review and efile 2015 tax returns
at each of the three senior centers in 2016. Volunteers can
give a few hours a week or more, if desired. All Tax-Aide
volunteers will be required to pass the IRS and Maryland
certification tests. Training will be offered in late 2015 and/or
early 2016.
If this volunteer opportunity interests you, contact Patti Ryon
at the Office on Aging, 410-535-4606 or 301-855-1170.
Calvert Pines Senior Center (CPSC)
Join us for a fun geographical game, Where in the World

Wednesdays, Wednesday, Nov. 18, 11:30 a.m.
Enjoy a Thanksgiving Celebration, Thursday, Nov. 19, 12
noon. Pre-registration required by Nov. 16.
North Beach Senior Center (NBSC)
Be Thankful and Celebrate Life at the Thanksgiving Party and

Luncheon, Thursday, Nov. 19, 10:30 a.m. Pre-registration
required by Nov. 16.
Do you or someone you know need motivation to get started
toward enhancing daily function? Start here at the Grease
the Wheels for Inactive Seniors, Friday, Nov. 20, 10 a.m. Fun
exercises and lunch will be available.
Southern Pines Senior Center (SPSC)
Enjoy a Thanksgiving Auction and Lunch, Thursday, Nov. 19,

11 a.m. Pre-registration required by Nov. 16.
Join local musicians, Jim and Kathy, for Folk, Country and
Blues, Friday, Nov. 20, 1 p.m.
Eating Together Menu
Photos Provided by
Sotterley Plantation
ers with Cameras, displayed their

work.
Customers could also walk the
trails or take advantage of the free
tours of the 1703 Plantation House
and the Colonial Revival Garden.
Tickets were $25 for regular admission, $20 for designated drivers,
$15 for members, $5 for children 6
to 20 and free for children under
6. For more information on Sotterley, visit www.sotterley.org or call
301-373-2280.
crista@countytimes.net
Lunches are served to seniors, aged 60-plus, and their

spouses through Title IIIC of the Older Americans Act.
Suggested donation is $3. To make or cancel a reservation
call: Calvert Pines Senior Center at 410-535-4606 or 301855-1170, North Beach Senior Center at 410-257-2549, or
Southern Pines Senior Center at 410-586-2748.
Monday, Nov. 16
Chicken Chow Mein,
Pickled Beets, Rice, Whole
Wheat Bread, Mandarin
Oranges
Tuesday, Nov. 17
Creole Macaroni and Beef,
Mixed Green Salad, Italian
Vegetables, Whole Wheat
Bread, Pears

Wednesday, Nov. 18
Baked Ham with Pineapple
Sauce, Corn Chowder,
Winter Squash, Coleslaw,

Wheat Bread, Apricots
Thursday, Nov. 19
Roast Turkey, Stuffing,
Creamy Potatoes, Green
Beans, Cranberry Sauce,
Split Top Dinner Roll,
Pumpkin Pie
Friday, Nov. 20
Stuffed Peppers, Pea Mint
Salad, Lima Beans, Whole
Wheat Bread, Tropical Fruit
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In Our Community
Education
Congratulations,
Ludmilla & Andrew
Mr. & Mrs. Steven Garland
are pleased to announce the
engagement of their daughter,
Ludmilla Charlotte Garland
to Andrew Thomas Wheatley.
Andrew is the son of Mr. and
Mrs. Kegley. Ludmilla is a
graduate of CSM with a class
A CDL, she currently in
employed at NAPA Auto Parts
in Prince Frederick, MD.
Andrew works as a
Department Manager at
McDonald at Westover in
Morgantown, WV and he is
also in the Army Reserves.
The couple will be married
in August 2016 and will
reside in Morgantown, WV.
Shop Locally Till

You Drop On Small
Business Saturday
Beat The Crowds And Shop In Solomons

For Everyone On Your Holiday List!
Make those holiday wishes come
true for everyone on your list on Saturday, November 28 at the Calvert Marine Museum Store. The store is open
from 10:15 a.m. 4:45 p.m. and has
gifts to please all ages and tastes. Shoppers can even get a 20 percent discount
on purchases if they ask on this day.
The Museum Store has operated for
over forty years and is packed full of
merchandise including stemless wine
glasses etched with anchors, new stemless crab glasses, fun pillows, Carvel
Hall crab knives, stunning jewelry,
hooded anchor sweatshirts, unique
styled apparel, Clay Born Pottery,
wood crab trivets and cutting boards,
hundreds of books and wonderful selection of educational toys and activities for kids.
The store is also stocked with great
stocking stuffers like hilarious Passing Wind boxers, leather journals,
crab socks, gourmet snacks, specialty
teas, hatchin grow turtle toys, critter
cards, Maryland flag and crab magnets, custom towel Love on the Chesa-
peake, Chesapeake Bay candles, car

coasters, crab ornaments galore, crab
towels, activity books for kids, turtle
lip gloss, otter tape dispenser, sea salt
caramels, and more!
Our store is a fun and relaxed place
to shop. We enjoy showing off the new
items that are arriving daily - many of
them made in America. Not only are
you supporting the shop local movement when you make a purchase, but
you are also supporting the programs
and activities at the museum, said
Maureen Baughman, Calvert Marine
Museum Store Manager/Buyer.
Small Business Saturday is sponsored by American Express. The Museum Store is open daily from 10:15 a.m.
4:45 p.m. and CMM members enjoy
a 10 percent discount at the store every day and 20 percent off on the 20th
of each month. For more information
about the CMM Store or to place an order, please call 410-326-2750 or email
Maureen at baughmmp@co.cal.md.us..
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Business
Tom Hodges Celebrates 25 Years
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By Crista Dockray
Staff Writer
Tom Hodges celebrated 25 years in business this
week with a three-day red tag sale event and a car
giveaway. The two events were held in order to honor
the customers that helped Hodges in all of his progress and success over the years.
A raffle for a used 2005 Honda Accord EX was
open to all Tom Hodges customers. The raffle started
on July 27 and lasted until Nov. 9 at 5:30 p.m. before
the drawing at 6 p.m. on the same day. Tom Hodges
had close to 400 raffle tickets to choose from. The
rules required that the winner had to be present on the
day of the raffle in order to win the car.
This gathered a large crowd on Tuesday night.
At the event Jim Hodges, Tom Hodges father,
spoke about the history of the family and the business.
The property on which Tom Hodges Auto Sales,
Tire and Service Center sits was once part of a farm
owned by Alexander and Leona Hebb, Hodges grandparents. Their house, known as The Hebb House, still
sits on the property and serves as the auto sales office.
Tom Hodges, his parents and his siblings lived over
the hill on the north side of the farm.
He would visit his grandparents almost daily.
At age 18, Tom Hodges started his career in auto
sales at the Ken Dixon Automotive Group in Waldorf.
His grandfather Mr. Hebb died in 1963 and his
grandmother Mrs. Hebb in 1985.
Tom always wanted to live in his grandparents
house, so in 1986, he bought the Hebb House and the
land surrounding it from his mother Mary Lee Hodges and his three aunts.
In 1990 at the age of 29 he opened Tom Hodges
Auto Sales. He and his family lived on the property
until 1996 and then moved a mile and a half down
the road.
The 2005 Honda Accord EX
In 2008 Tom built Tom Hodges Tire and Service

Center and in 2011 he built Tom Hodges Drive.
He has sold over 15,000 used cars and trucks to
date. Jim Hodges calls Tom an extreme talent in the
car business.
While the crowd listened to Jim and waited patiently until 6 p.m. on the dot, hot dogs and chips were
offered.
Two names were pulled out of the box until a present winner was called. Joyce Mudd, a long time customer of Tom Hodges and a survivor of ovarian cancer, won the raffle. Mudd said she was ecstatic and
couldnt stop shaking.
The next step for Tom Hodges will open in the
spring. A 7,000 sq. ft. used car super center as
Tom Hodges calls it, will replace the Hebb House.
The new building will hold a showroom, a sales office
and a customer lounge.
For more information on Tom Hodges, visit www.
tomhodgesauto.com or call 301-373-8747 for sales or
301-373-4900 for service.
crista@countytimes.net
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forged during the 1970s. Dallas won
less than 10 games only once, missed
the playoffs but a single time, played
in five Super Bowls and won two
championships during the decade of
polyester, disco and Watergate.
But the story wasnt just the winning. The Cowboys carried themselves with professional elegance.
Tom Landry, Dallass stoic, classy
and fedora-adorned head coach,
roamed the sideline with palatable regality. In Roger Staubach,
a squeaky-clean Naval Academy
graduate and Heisman Trophy winner, Dallas essentially had Captain
America playing quarterback. They
had the sleekest uniforms, most famous cheerleaders and the coolest
nicknames Doomsday Defense
and Ed Too Tall Jones. The iconic
single blue star on side of their helmets came to symbolize the teams
fame as much as the state of Texas.
The franchise even transcended
sports: The television show Dallas
included a flyover of Texas Stadium.
By the late 70s, all of it the
threads, the logo, the characters, the
panache and the winning earned
Dallas the moniker Americas
Team, an outrageously grandiose
handle that was impossible to dispute, even by Dallass staunchest
detractors.
Everything had changed by the
late 1980s. After several losing campaigns, the Cowboys were sold to
Jerry Jones, Landry was fired and
a new business model was implemented, one that has proven to be
less dignified. For the last 26 years,
Dallas has been an extension of
Joness prodigious, Trump-like ego.
It worked early on, to the tune of
three Super Bowl championships,
but the last two decades have mostly
fallen victim to Joness failure to arrest his confidence in himself as supreme football pooh-bah and his lust
for victory, a primal urge that has
birthed many dubious decisions.
The Jones Way led to the hiring
of Jimmy Johnson and the acquisition of players like Troy Aikman,
Emmitt Smith, Larry Allen and Darren Woodson. Thats good Jerry. Bad
Jerry, the one of more recent vintage, jettisoned Johnson after a fatal
ego-struggle, foolishly traded for
wide receivers Joey Galloway and
Roy Williams, recklessly acquired
malcontent Ryan Leaf and willfully
gambled on Terrell
Owens and Dez
Bryant, two emotional volcanoes.
Win at all cost. Talent trumps
character. Social responsibility is
a minority aspect of decision making. Thats Jerrys style. In the ultra-competitive, testosterone fueled
world of professional football, its a
widely accepted approach. However,
in signing DE Greg Hardy, Jones
crossed an admittedly gray line.
In July 2014, Hardy was convicted
of assaulting Nicole Holder, a former
girlfriend. Court testimony revealed
the incidents brutality. Hardy tossed
Holder on a bed full of guns, threw
her into a bathtub, dragged her
around by her hair, slammed a toilet seat on her arm and threatened
to kill her. The post-assault photos
of Holder are extremely disturbing
and consistent with an unconscionable beating. Hardys sentence was
overturned on appeal after Holder
failed to show in court. There is
strong indication a civil settlement
was reached.
Hardy spent all but one game last
season on the commissioners nonexempt (suspended) list. After the
court findings, Hardy was initially
suspended for 10 games this year;
the suspension was reduced to four
games on appeal.
Dallas, with its typical disregard
for anything but talent, inked Hardy
to a one-year deal in March. His
brief, but predictably eventful Cowboys career, has included a sideline
shouting match with Bryant, insensitive comments about Tom Bradys
wife and no evidence of remorse for
assaulting Holder. Jones has defended his employment of Hardy, stumping it as a deserved second chance.
He even spun Hardys passion as evidence of his leadership.
To expect anything different from
the myopic, self-serving Jones would
be foolish. But what about the rest
of us, those who pad his capitalistic
pockets? What say you, sponsors of
the Cowboys? And you, Cowboys
fans? Are you comfortable supporting the star and, indirectly, Hardy?
Its a personal choice, I suppose.
But lets be clear: Dallas is no longer Americas Team. Not this Greg
Hardy-version. Domestic violence
is too important and the NFL carries too much social weight for this
Dallas team to represent America in
any way.
Send comments to RonaldGuyJr@
gmail.com
Small Works
Holiday Art Show
As the Holiday season approaches,
once again the artists of Artworks@7th
have been busily preparing one-of-akind Small Works trinkets, stocking
stuffers, and other unique works of art
to help customers new and old celebrate
the season and be a gift giving superstar.
The results of these efforts will be
on display at the Gallerys December
Small Works Holiday Art Show. This
special show will run from Nov. 27
through Jan. 17 with an Opening Reception and complimentary refreshments
on Saturday, Dec. 5 from 1-4 p.m. So
come on out and peruse the distinctive
works of the Gallerys creative and talented local artists you might just find
that something special for friends, family, or even for yourself!
Artworks@7th is located at 9100 Bay
Avenue, North Beach, Md. Gallery
Hours are Thursday thru Sunday, 11
a.m. 5 p.m. Our telephone number is
410-286-5278 or you can visit our website at www.artworksat7th.com or our
Facebook page at www.facebook.com/
Artworkat7th.
Press Release
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Thursday, Nov. 12
Gretchen Richies Jazz Cabaret
Caf des Artistes (41655 Fenwick
Street-On-the-Square, Leonardtown)
- 6 to 9 p.m.
Mixed Business
Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd.,
Dowell) - 7:30 p.m.
American Legion Bluegrass

American Legion (Rt. 231 & Rt. 381)
2 p.m.
Wine and Design
District Volunteer Fire Dept. and
Rescue Squad (45245 Drayden Rd.,
Valley Lee) 3 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 16
Operation Warrior Refuge PowWow

21707 Three Notch Rd., Lexington
Park, Md. 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 13
Still Standing
Dowell) - 8 p.m.
The Johanssens
Dowell) - 8 p.m.
Special Needs Family Fun Night
Calvert Marine Museum (14200
Solomons Island Rd., Solomons) 5
p.m.
Pizza and Pint Night

Dowell) - 4 p.m.
Team Trivia
Dowell) - 7 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 17
Burger and Pint
Dowell) - 4 p.m.
Team Feud
Dowell) 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 18
Saturday, Nov. 14
Vintage Flea and Farm Market
13215 Edelen Rd., Bryantown 8
a.m.
Craft Fair
Mt. Zion United Methodist Church
(27108 Mt. Zion Church Rd., Mechanicsville) 9 a.m.
Veteran and Military Appreciation
Day
Serenity Farm (6932 Serenity Farm
Rd., Benedict) 10 a.m.
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Open Mic Night with Stephen

Nelson
Dowell) - 6 p.m.
Pizza Night
American Legion Post 206 (Rt. 260,
3330 Chesapeake Ave., Chesapeake
Beach) 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 19
George Dunn
Dowell) 7:30 p.m.
Bingo
Mother Catherine Academy (33883
Chaptico Rd., Mechanicsville) 5
p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 15
The Calvert County Times is always looking for more local

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

the Tuesday prior to our Thursday publication.
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Artworks@7th & Friends Arts Exhibit

Artwork@7th (9100 Bay Ave., North Beach)
Gallery Hours
For the November Gallery Art Show, Artworks
@ 7th Fine Art & Unique Gifts is offering our
customers and visitors something special
and a little different. Instead of featuring
the works of a current Gallery member, the
November Gallery exhibit will showcase the
artistic skills and creativity of some of the talented friends and acquaintances of our Gallery
members. The show, aptly titled Artworks@7th
& Friends, will feature works submitted by
local artists, not currently affiliated with the
Gallery, who were invited to participate by Gallery members. So come on out and explore the
assortment of distinctive and creative works
representing a variety of artistic media that will
be on exhibit.
CalvART Gallery
Prince Frederick Shopping Center, Rt. 4 and 231
Wednesday through Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
CalvART Gallery artists Lonnie Harkins and
Dave Wardrup step outside their comfort zones
and produce art that is different from their
usual creations. Lonnie has jumped out of his
zone and created a body of work encompassing minimalism, abstract, and macro photography bordering on micro photography. The
subject matter will be apparent in some images
and not so apparent in others. All are fresh new
images designed to stimulate your mind! Dave
has gone from turning large pieces of wood
into things such as cheese platters, bowls,
and natural edge pieces to working with small
pieces of wood. He takes these small pieces of
wood and turns them into works of art known
as Segmented Turnings. These pieces show
off the different grains and colors of the woods
used, making them both artistic and visually
appealing. This method of turning wood is
technical, precise, and beautiful. Much time
and attention to detail are lovingly expended to
create each work of art. An opening reception
will be held at the calvART Gallery on Saturday,
Nov. 14 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The show will run
through Nov. 30.
For more information, go to www.calvartgallery.
org, or call 410-535-9252.
Thursday, Nov. 12
Calvert Hospice Veteran to Veteran Training
Burnett Calvert Hospice House (4559 Sixes Rd.,
Prince Frederick) - 6 to 8 p.m.
Calvert Hospice is offering a training seminar for Veterans who are interested in being
volunteers for veterans in hospice care. Veteran
to Veteran Hospice Volunteering is an essential
part of the Veteran Administration and National
Hospice & Palliative Care initiative to raise
awareness and deliver the best possible care
to our nations Veterans and their families as
they near the end of their lives. The Veteran to
Veteran Hospice Training is a two hour block
of training and orientation. Training facilitators include members of the Calvert Hospice
Interdisciplinary Team and representation from
the Maryland Veteran Administration Hospice
program. To register: Contact Amanda Peterson, Volunteer Coordinator, at 410-535-0892 or
email apeterson@calverthospice.org.
Friday, Nov. 13
Sea Squirts
Calvert Marine Museum (14200 Solomons
Island Rd., Solomons) - 10:30 to 11 a.m.
Join Special Guest, Robert Gatton, from
Solomons Public Library. Story Time theme is
Leaves, Leaves, Falling Down.
Special Needs Family Fun Night
Calvert Marine Museum (14200 Solomons
Island Rd., Solomons) - 5 to 7 p.m.
The museum is open and free exclusively
for families with special needs. The museum
otter mascot will visit from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.,
seated massage provided, courtesy of College
of Southern Marylands Massage Therapy
Department. Family fun night is offered in
cooperation with Calvert County Parks and
Recreation Therapeutic Recreation Services.
Baked Porl Loin Dinner- Chesapeake Beach
American Legion Post 206, Rt 260 (3330 Chesapeake Ave., Chesapeake Beach) - 5:30 to 7 p.m.
A tantalizing Pork dinner with trimmings, salad,
and beverage for this informal dinner will

impress your taste buds. The Post is on Route
260 in Chesapeake Beach and questions may
be directed to 301-855-6466. Public Welcome.
www.ALpost206.org.
Pub Quiz
Calvert Library (850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick) - 6:30 to 10 p.m.
For one night only, the library wont help you
find the answers. But that wont stop us from
asking plenty of tough questions. Pre-register
for $60 per team of up to 6 adults. Cash prize
to the winning team! Limited space, register
early at any Calvert Library location! Must pay
to be considered registered. $5 per spectator
by separate registration. Only 20 spaces for
spectators! Friends of Calvert Library fundraiser. Wine and beer are $5, snacks are free.
Quizmaster is Robbie McGaughran. Please
register. For more information, call 410-5350291 or 301-855-1862 or visit www.calvertlibrary.info.
Saturday, Nov. 14
Indoor Yard Sale
Calvert Elks Lodge #2620 (1015 Dares Beach
Rd., Prince Frederick) - 8 a.m. to Noon
The Calvert Elks Lodge has started back up
their very popular and well-attended series of
monthly indoor yard sales. The next event will
be on Saturday...mark your calendar! Tables (8
ft) and two chairs are available for $20. They
sell out fast so if you are interested in a table,
please email kdevore51@yahoo.com or call
240-412-4898 for more information. There
will be breakfast sandwiches, coffee and juice
available for sale as well!
Zumba at the Beach
NE Community Center (4075 Gordon Stinnett
Ave., Chesapeake Beach) - 9 to 10 a.m.
This class combines all of the step toning and
strengthening for your legs and glutes and all
of the Zumba fitness-party fun you love. Try
it once and you will be hooked. No experience necessary. Aerobic step boards will be
provided. When the weather is warm, we hold
class under the gazebo outside. For more info,
email me at Zumbabonnie@comcast.net.
Holiday Extravaganza
North Beach Fire Department (8536 Bayside
Rd., Chesapeake Beach) - 9 a.m. to Noon
A fundraiser with crafters and somevVendor
participants. Christmas items, pictures, food,
and more.
Veteran and Military Appreciation Day
Serenity Farm (6932 Serenity Farm Rd., Benedict) - 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Second Annual Veteran and Military Appreciation. All veteran and military organizations are
cordially invited to send in the registration form.
Deadline for returning businesses is July 15.
Sept. 1 for sponsors and October for all businesses. Fee: $75 for profit businesses, free
for non-profit and veteran organizations. Please
contact fralafra93@md.metrocast.net to get the
registration form or to ask a question.
Itchin to Scratch: Intro to Scratchboard
Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Art Center (13480
Dowell Rd., Dowell) - 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Member cost: $50 and nonmember cost: $55.
Materials fee: $25 due to instructor at class.
Instructor: Carmelo Ciancio. Sometimes called
the art of taking away, scratchboard is a
medium that allows for amazing detail. In this
class, you will learn the basic techniques for
working on scratchboard. Learn to use knives
and abrasives to remove the black ink to reveal
the white surface and how to achieve textures
and subtle details in your work. Open to all
levels. Drawing skills are helpful, but not necessary, as students will be focusing on technique
and using images supplied by the instructor
for reference. Registration required. To register,
call 410-326-4640. For more information, visit
www.annmariegarden.org.
Bull and Oyster Roast
American Legion Post 274 (11820 H.G. Trueman Rd., Lusby) - 2 to 8 p.m.
All you can eat Bull and Oyster Roast and Vegas night. Fried, steamed, 1/2 shell and stew,
Fresh Roast beef served with potato salad,
coleslaw, fresh veggies, and all the trimmings.
Free draft Coors light and Sodas. Prices for
advance ticket sales: $25 members/seniors,
$30 non members, $15 kids 5-15. Door sales
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.
will go up $5 per ticket. Vegas night will begin
at 3 p.m. Open to the public!
Texas Holdem Tournament
North Beach VFD (8536 Bayside Rd., Chesapeake Beach) - 7 p.m.
$100 buy in with no re-buys. Snacks provided
with registration. Cash bar.
Country Dance
American Legion Post 206 (3330 Chesapeake
Ave., Chesapeake Beach) - 7 p.m. to Midnight
For a fun time, come to the Country Dance at
the American Legion Stallings-Williams Post
206 on Route 260 in Chesapeake Beach in
the Upper Level Ballroom. If you cant dance,
teachers will be available to give instruction.
One hour lessons commence at 7 p.m. followed by dancing from 8 p.m. until midnight.
The Modest price of $15 per person includes
soft drinks or draft beer and light munchies.. Public welcome. Make reservations at
LBloyer@verizon.net. For information call
301-855-6466. www.ALpost206.org.
Sunday, Nov. 15
Intro to Zentangle: Meditative Drawing
Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Art Center
(13480 Dowell Rd., Dowell) - 10:30 a.m. to
Noon
Member cost: $20 and nonmember cost:
$25. Materials Fee: $5 due to instructor at
class. Instructor: Jill Smithson.
Lets explore Zentanglea meditative drawing style using structured patterns in a mindful and relaxing way to kindle creativity, build
self-confidence, and create beautiful artwork.
Learn the basics in this morning workshop,
then continue building your skills in the
afternoon session! Materials fee provides
everything you need to get started.
To register, call 410-326-4640. For more information, visit www.annmariegarden.org.
Luscious Illuminated Letters: A Zentangle
Continuation
(13480 Dowell Rd., Dowell) - 1 to 3:30 p.m.
Member cost: $30 and non member cost:
$35. Materials fee: $5 due to instructor at
class. Instructor: Jill Smithson.
Allow your creativity and intuition to take
flight as you explore the process known as
Zentangle Inspired Art (ZIA). Our ZIAs will be
based on the art of illuminated letters. We will
create colorful, gilded illuminated cards to
give or frame.
Play in Clay: Family Holiday Gift Making
Workshop
Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center
(13480 Dowell Rd., Dowell)- 1 to 4 p.m.
Adults and children six and up. Member cost:
$50 adult/child couple; $15 extra family member. Nonmember cost: $60 adult/child couple;
$15 extra family member. Materials fee: all
materials included. Instructor: Emily Davis.
Make mugs, coasters and ornaments in this f
un family workshop. Learn pinch and slab
construction and paint your creations with
colorful underglazes. Each person creates 3
items to keep and display or give as gifts this
holiday season. Projects take 2-3 weeks to
fire in kiln. Families will be called when ready
for pickup.
Call 410-326-4640 to register. For more information, visit www.annmariegarden.org.
Chesapeake Community Chorus Practice
Session
North Beach Union Church (8912 Chesapeake Ave., North Beach)- 4 to 6 p.m.
The Chesapeake Community Chorus is looking to add singers to its all-volunteer chorus.
The chorus sings to raise funds for Calvert
County charities. No auditions. Contact Larry
Brown, Director, 301-855-7477 or email at
lbrown8601@verizon.net.
Monday, Nov. 16
Zumba
Dunkirk Fire House (3170 W Ward Rd.,
Dunkirk) - 7 to 8 p.m.
This class is Zumba Gold Toning - a dance/
fitness program specifically designed for the
beginner that allows you to move at your own
pace while working with light weights. No ex-
perience is necessary. This class will be held

on the ground floor through the rear parking
lot. Drop in fee is only $5, with greater discounts on multi-class passes. For more info,
email me at Zumbabonnie@comcast.net.
Tuesday, Nov. 17
Holiday Cards & Miniatures
(13480 Dowell Rd., Dowell) - 10 a.m. to 3:30
p.m.
Series: 2-class series. Age Group: Adults (15
and up). Member cost: $140 and nonmember
cost: $150. Materials Fee: $10 to use instructors materials, due to instructor at class.
Instructor: Nancy Thompson.
Its a holiday extravaganza! Create beautiful
watercolor greeting cards and artsy acrylic
miniature paintings to give away this holiday
season. Join us for a fun 2-day workshop
while learning new techniques and tricks to
create original cards and paintings to spread
holiday cheer. Bring your own supplies-- including watercolors, acrylics, and miniature
canvases-- or pay the $10 fee to use the
instructors supplies. Materials list available
upon registration for those who wish to bring
their own supplies.
Steak Dinner - Chesapeake Beach
Ave., Chesapeake Beach)- 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Order your Steak direct from the GrillMaster. The $15.00 price tag includes all the
trimmings and a beverage. Hosted by the
American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206,
on Route 260 in Chesapeake Beach, in the
lower-Level dining room. Public welcome. For
more information, call 301-855-6466. www.
ALpost206.org.
Zumba Gold-Toning
Sunderland Elementary School (150 C Jones
Rd., Sunderland) - 7 p.m.
This class is Zumba Gold Toning class - a
dance/fitness program specifically designed
for the beginner that allows you to move
at your own pace while working with light
weights. No experience is necessary. Come
see what its all about. We have a great group
of ladies who have a blast while growing
stronger with every class.
Membership Meeting American Legion 206
Ave., Chesapeake Beach)- 7 to 8 p.m.
Begins in Upper Level Hall of the Chesapeake
Beach Stallings-Williams Post. All members
are encouraged to attend and bring their
ideas to share. For information, call President
Marcellas at 301-399-7995. www.ALPost206.
org.
Wednesday, Nov. 18
Pizza Night- Chesapeake Beach
Ave., Chesapeake Beach) - 5:30 to 7 p.m.
The Sons of the American Legion Stallings
Williams Post 206 will host their Wednesday
Pizza night in the Lower Level Dining Room at
the Chesapeake Beach Post. Cost is $8 plus
$1 per extra topping. For information, call
301-855-6644. www.ALPost206.org.
Thursday, Nov. 19
Calvert Hospice Veteran to Veteran Training
Burnett Calvert Hospice House (4559 Sixes
Rd., Prince Frederick) - 6 to 8 p.m.
Calvert Hospice is offering a training seminar
for Veterans who are interested in being
volunteers for veterans in hospice care.
Veteran to Veteran Hospice Volunteering is
an essential part of the Veteran Administration and National Hospice & Palliative Care
initiative to raise awareness and deliver the
best possible care to our nations Veterans
and their families as they near the end of their
lives. The Veteran to Veteran Hospice Training
is a 2 hour block of training and orientation.
Training facilitators include members of the
Calvert Hospice Interdisciplinary Team and
representation from the Maryland Veteran
Administration Hospice program.To register:
Contact Amanda Peterson, Volunteer Coordinator, at 410-535-0892 or email apeterson@
calverthospice.org.
November, Month Long

HERBLOCK Political Cartoonist Exhibit
on Democracy
Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way
Herb Block believed in the greatness of
America. His life and work was, in itself,
an exercise in freedom of speech, freedom
of the press and equality. Herblock used
his talents to present important questions
and challenges that words alone cannot:
We must vote, meet our civic responsibilities, pay taxes and expect the best of our
elected government officials to work on
behalf of all the people. The clarity of his
message and artistic style were perfectly
fused, providing transparency, a humorous
and telling look at our leaders, ourselves
and the world.
Thursday, Nov. 12
Calvert Conversations
Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819
Harbor Rd., Chesapeake Beach 10 to 11
a.m.
Meet new friends and hear old stories OR

meet old friends and hear new stories on
local history in a relaxed, fun atmosphere!
Shake It Out Music and Movement
Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G.
Trueman Rd., Solomons 10 to 10:30 a.m.
Shake It Out Music and Movement will

create a rich environment that promotes
social, emotional and physical skills. Come
join us for some shaken fun.
Drop-in Computer Coding

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

Trueman Rd., Solomons 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Lego Mania
Harbor Rd., Chesapeake Beach 6:30 to
7:30 p.m.
For kids from kindergarten to 5th grade.

Lego enthusiasts will meet monthly to
hear a story followed by a Lego building
session. Each session will close with sharing time. Legos supplied by library. This
months theme: At the Library.
Friday, Nov. 13
On Pins & Needles
Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley
Way 1 to 4 p.m.
Bring your quilting, needlework, knitting,

crocheting, or other project for an afternoon of conversation and shared creativity.
Minecraft Freeplay
Harbor Rd., Chesapeake Beach 5:30 to 7
p.m.
Play Minecraft on our computers while the

library is closed to other customers. Please
register.
Pub Quiz
Way 6:30 to 10 p.m.
For one night only, the library wont help

you find the answers. But that wont stop
us from asking plenty of tough questions.
Pre-register for $60 per team of up to 6
adults. Cash prize to the winning team!
Limited space, register early at any Calvert
Library location! Must pay to be considered
registered. $5 per spectator by separate
regisration. Only 20 spaces for spectators!
Friends of Calvert Library fundraiser. Wine
and beer are $5, snacks are free. Quizmaster is Robbie McGaughran. Please register.
Saturday, Nov. 14
Chess Saturday at the Library
Harbor Rd., Chesapeake Beach 10 a.m. to
noon
Chess enthusiasts or wannabe enthusiastsplease join us (with or without your

own chess set) at the library the second
Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to
noon. All ages and levels welcome! Please
register.
Learn Mahjongg
Trueman Rd., Solomons 1 to 3 p.m.
Want to learn Mahjongg? Games are a

great way to keep your brain sharp while
having fun! Join us!
Lego Mania
3:30 p.m.
For kids from kindergarten to 5th grade.

Lego enthusiasts will meet monthly to hear
a story followed by a Lego building session. Each session will close with sharing
time. Legos supplied by library.
Lego Mania
Way 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Lego enthusiasts will meet monthly to hear

a story followed by a Lego building session. Each session will close with sharing
time. Legos supplied by library.
Monday, Nov. 16
Books & Toys
Trueman Rd., Solomons 10 to 11 a.m.
Persuasion by Jane Austen. Moms, parents, caregivers and your tots! Book club
for mom, playtime for kids!
Monday Morning Movies & More

Way 10 to 11 a.m.
Bring the little ones for a movie and a story!

On Pins & Needles

Drop-in Minecraft
Calvert Library Fairview Branch, Rt. 4 and
Chaneyville Rd., Owings 3:30 to 4:40 p.m.
Try your hand at building and participating

in special projects using minecraft.edu. No
registration!
Calvert Eats Local at Dream Weaver Caf
Dream Weavers Caf, 114 Solomons Island
Rd. N, Prince Frederick - 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Reserve your spot at Dream Weavers eat

local celebration. Price is $26/person and
includes tax and tip. Register and pay at
any Calvert Library. Checks should be
made payable to Dream Weaver Cafe. The
menu is subject to change depending on
locally available ingredients of course, but
the last year included pork chops from
Windy Willow, sausage from Windy Willow,
herb roasted chicken with sausage stuffing, butternut squash soup, pommes anna
(potatoes), apple/cabbage/onion/cheese
casserole, apple cobbler and sweet potato
pies. Encourage local agriculture, discover
ways to eat locally, and share resources,
energy, good ideas and great food!
Tuesday, Nov. 17
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.
Flying Needles
Trueman Rd., Solomons 6 to 9 p.m.
Knitting, crocheting and portable crafting

group open to anyone wanting to join in
and share talents, crafting time or learn a
new skill.
Book Discussion
Way 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Life After Life by Kate Atkinson. On a

cold and snowy night in 1910, Ursula Todd
is born, the third child of a wealthy English
banker and his wife. She dies before she
can draw her first breath. On that same
cold and snowy night, Ursula Todd is born,
lets out a lusty wail, and embarks upon a
life that will be, to say the least, unusual.
For as she grows, she also dies, repeatedly, in any number of ways. Ursulas world
is in turmoil, facing the unspeakable evil
of the two greatest wars in history. What
power and force can one woman exert over
the fate of civilization -- if only she has the
chance?
Wednesday, Nov. 18
Book Discussion
Chaneyville Rd., Owings 2 to 3 p.m.
Join us for a lively discussion about Beautiful Ruins by Jess Walter.

Memoirs & Creative Writing Workshop
Way 2 to 3 p.m.
Join author and editor Elisavietta Ritchie as

she encourages the art of creative memoir
writing. Bring 12 double-spaced copies of
your piece of memoir, 500-800 words, to
work on and share with the group.
Doc-Talk: Salt of the Earth
Trueman Rd., Solomons 6 to 8:30 p.m.
Join us at Calvert Library Southern Branch

for an exclusive screening of the acclaimed
film based on the life of photographer
Sebastio Salgado. The documentary
gracefully straddles the line between moral
and aesthetic paradoxes. Salgados photographs depict some of the worst horrors
of the modern world: refuges, famine,
war, and poverty, they are also stunningly
dramatic visual artifacts giving their power
double effect. As a viewer you are drawn
into the examination of appalling truths, but
at the same time your attention turns to the
photographer and his art. Come see this
transformative and affirming documentary.
Full STEAM Ahead
Way 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Interact with books, crafts and experiments

while exploring the skills of science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM).
Full STEAM Ahead is for kids ages 4-8 &
parents. Registration is required and opens
one month before each event.
Teen Time
Way 7 to 9 p.m.
Time to relax and hang out with your friends

at the library. Play games, listen to music,
or just chill.
Thursday, Nov. 19
Shake It Out Music and Movement
Trueman Rd., Solomons 10 to 10:30 a.m.
Shake It Out Music and Movement will create a rich environment that promotes social,
emotional and physical skills. Come join us
for some shaken fun.
Resume and Cover Letter Workshop
Way 1 to 3 p.m.
Need help with your resume? Join job
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counselor Sandra Holler in a small group

to learn what makes a strong resume and
cover letter. If you have one started, bring it
with you so editing can happen on the spot.
One printed copy helps. Please register.
T.A.C.O.S. Meeting!
Way 5 to 6 p.m.
T.A.C.O.S. (Teen Advisory Council of

Students!) meeting! For teens (those of you
ages 13-19) Calvert Library needs your help
planning events, revamping our Teen Zone
and other awesome things. Help make
Calvert Library awesome! Free food (and
service learning hours) at every meeting!
Trueman Rd., Solomons 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Kids Just Want to Have Fun
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!
Family Night Lego Mania
Chaneyville Rd., Owings 7 to 8 p.m.
Fun family activity! For parents and kids

K-7! The theme for this month is: Outer
Space.
Family Book Buffet

Trueman Rd., Solomons 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Join us as we discuss The Mischievians,

by William Joyce, over a delicious meal
provided by Mission BBQ. Please register.
Friday, Nov. 20
On Pins & Needles
Way 1 to 4 p.m.

JobSource Mobile Career Center
Way 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 bRd.casting capabilities; state of the art workforce applications
and connectivity for wireless mobile device
access.
Saturday, Nov. 21
International Gaming Day Mario Kart
Tournament
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Compete against friends to win prizes and

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For ages 8-12. Please register.
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CLUES ACROSS
1. Cronkites network
4. Fire insect
7. Gas usage measurement
10. Express pleasure
11. Humbug
12. Every
13. Capital is Valletta
15. Copycat
16. Bound book sheets
19. Steps to an upper floor
22. Local school organizations
23. Old English
24. Atomic #73
25. Cheerless
26. The bill in a restaurant
28. Singer ___ Lo Green
30. Domesticated
33. Mammary gland of a cow
37. Honorable title (Turkish)
38. Alias
39. Emblem of a clan
42. Edouard __, Fr. painter
44. Short-term memory
46. Used to speak to the Queen
47. Vertical spar for sails
50. Expresses surprise
52. Morning
53. A long narrative poem
57. Minor punishment

61. Ice or roller
62. GE founders initials
63. Moses elder brother
64. Beak
65. A major division of geological time
66. Fuss & bother
67. Young womens association
68. Feeling sorrow
69. Straggle
CLUES DOWN
1. Bog arum lily
2. Thin plain-weave cotton
fabric
3. Thick rough piled carpet
4. A way to lessen
5. Amazon river tributary
6. Larceny
7. Make ale
8. Begged
9. White of egg
13. Road travel guide
14. Aircraft tail
17. Italian monk title
18. Sino-Soviet block (abbr.)
20. Goblin
21. A baglike structure in a
plant or animal
27. Date
29. I, Portuguese
30. Design on the skin
31. Time before
32. Free from gloss
34. V.P. Quayle
35. Supplement with difficulty
36. Tell on
40. Landed properties
41. Metric ton
42. One thousandth of an
ampere
43. Former __ Hess, oil
company
45. Siemans conductance unit
46. Woman (French)
47. More (Spanish)
48. Request
49. Group jargon
51. Stakes
52. In advance
54. Yiddish meat pie
55. Equal, prefix
56. Box (abbr.)
58. Having nine hinged bands of
bony plates
59. Scarletts home
60. S. branch of the Lower Rhine
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