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The Calvert County Board of Education and Calvert Education Association have reached an agreement on revisions to the teachers employment contract. Mary Anne and Gary Arnold swing dance at the eighth annual Circle of Angels USO Night on Friday in Solomons.
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By Sarah Miller Staff Writer The eighth annual Circle of Angels USO Night on Friday brought out people from all generations, from the wife of a WWII veteran to a 2-year-old who wanted to dance to the swing music, all to remember members of the military past and present. People trickled in and out of the pavilion on the Solomons Island Riverwalk all evening, from the start of USO night at 6 p.m. to the playing of taps at 8:30 p.m. Women from the Ruth Miracle Group Home came out to
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support the Circle of Angels by selling candy cigarettes and treats like the WWII era cigarette girls. Ruths Miracle Group Home Assistant Director Lakisha Lawson said the USO night is just one of the many volunteer projects the women from the home help with. The Circle of Angels night is very special, she said, because it shows respect for the men and women who have fought for their country. They are a blessing, Lawson said. Circle of Angels founder Roseanna Vogt said USO Night is a mentoring event, allowing all age groups to come together and mingle. She said kids are drawn to the swing music they play, and several children could be seen throughout the nights dancing in the pavilion. Vogt also took time of a formal wreath laying and to talk a little about the role of Solomons Island in WWII. The evening started out slow, with more people coming later in the evening, but Vogt said they will hold it every year no matter what to honor service men and women. It doesnt matter if Photos by Sarah Miller anyone comes of not. Its
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not for us, its for them, she said. The evening brought out military veterans and families of men and women now serving overseas. Sam Fulks, a member of the U.S. Navy, came down in uniform from Walter Reed Hospital where he is stationed on active duty. He said the uniform hasnt changed much since WWII. He and his father are local WWII reenactors, and they both plan to be at the upcoming Salute Fair on Sept. 8 at the Calvert County Fairgrounds. For more information, visit www.circleofangels.org. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
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keep and bear arms is a constitutional right, the state could not simply restrict it based on supposition or desire claiming that public safety would be imperiled. You cant presume harm, you have to prove it, Shomo told The County Times. In his recent ruling, Legg stated that: against costs to [the state] of complying immediately with the courts ruling, the court must balance the harm to Woollard and those like him. If a stay is granted, a sizeable number of people will be precluded from exercising a valid aspect of their Second Amendment right. As the Court discussed in its summary judgment opinion, there are substantial similarities between the First and Second Amendments, and the analogy is appropriate here as well. Sources close to the legal process said the attorney generals office might seek a stay from the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals until that body can hear arguments in the entire case. David Paulson, spokesman for the attorney generals office confirmed they plan to move ahead with the appeals process to the higher court. guyleonard@countytimes.net
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Between July 29 at 10 p.m. and Aug. 5 at 11 a.m. eight vehicles and a camper were broken into in the county on Dunleigh Drive in Dunkirk, 5th Street in North Beach, Clairemont Drive and Clairebrooke Drive in Owings, Calvert Beach Road in St. Leonard, Barreda Boulevard and Grovers Lane and Calvert Cliffs State Park in Lusby, police reported. Some of the vehicles had been left unlocked, some had been locked or the window had been left cracked and the windows were smashed with suspect(s) gaining access to the inside. Property ranging from wallets, cash, Garmin GPSs, a Craftsman tool bag, a Sony digital camera, Apple iPad and jewelry were taken. Two of the wallets were later located in the street near the vehicles from which they were stolen. The Calvert Investigative Team is handling the investigation of these thefts. Someone cut and destroyed fiber optic cable wire at a construction site at Solomons Island Road and Promise Lane in Owings overnight between Aug. 2 and 3. The damages are estimated at $50,000. The wire is owned by Paniaguas Enterprises, Inc. Dep. J. Migliaccio is handling the investigation. On Aug. 5 at 1:56 a.m. DFC J. Parsons was contacted by a citizen who advised an inebriated man, on foot, ran into his vehicle. Parsons observed what appeared to be an intoxicated person running in the street on H.G. Trueman Road in Solomons. The person ran directly at the police vehicle and dented the front passenger side door and window frame. When ordered to stop, the intoxicated person, later identified as Sheehan Patrick OConnor, 29 of Las Vegas, NV, laughed and continued to run, police alleged. Parsons overtook the suspect on foot and attempted to handcuff him at which time OConnor began to flail his arms, hitting DFC Parsons in the head, police reported. OConnor was given medical treatment for a scraped knee and transported to the Calvert Detention Center. He was charged with second-degree assault, destruction of property, disorderly conduct and obstructing the passage of another in a public place.
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special exception. Some of Soliss energy farms in other states more than 12 megawatts per day, but they wanted to start small in Calvert, Hutzell said, until they knew how things would work out. He said Solis is committed to making the solar panels a reality, and are pleased with the outcome of the Board of Appeals. For more information, visit www. solisenergysolutions.com. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
As the fall and winter recruiting season approaches, Calvert County businesses once again have the opportunity to appeal to local job seekers at the 2012 Calvert County Job Fair. This annual event will be held Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Calvert County Fairgrounds in Barstow. The Job Fair is co-sponsored by the Calvert County, Md., Department of Economic Development, Calvert County Chamber of Commerce, Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation and the Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland. Because all the companies participating in the Job Fair are actually located in the county, the annual Job Fair is a great one-stop resource for anyone wishing to find either full- or part-time local employment, Calvert County Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Carolyn McHugh said in a press release. Registration for the event is free and limited to the Calvert County business community. Businesses should be actively seeking employees for full- or part-time work and multi-level marketing organizations and businesses are not permitted. Registration includes a six-foot table and two chairs, company listing in the event brochure and two tickets for light refreshments. Registration deadline is Aug. 17, 2012. For more information, or to register for this event, please contact the Calvert County Department of Economic Development at 410-535-4583, via email at info@ecalvert.com or visit online at www.ecalvert.com.
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The Calvert County Board of Education and Calvert Education Association have reached an agreement on revisions to the teachers employment contract, and signed the document Aug. 6. The agreement reached on June 25 includes no cost of living adjustment or step increases for this coming year. Changes in the contract include: additional compensation for teachers who participate in one extra day of professional development work related to the transition to the Common Core State Standards and the new Teacher Evaluation System; a wellness incentive program which will compensate teachers when they use three or fewer sick days during the year; and opportunities for online learning resulting in additional compensation or personal leave.
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Paul Dossey, 30
Paul William Dossey, 30, of Chesapeake Beach, MD passed away July 29, 2012 at his residence after a lengthy illness. Paul was born April 18, 1982 at Fairfax Hospital in Falls Church, VA to Charles W. and Barbara S. (Boucher) Dossey. Paul lived with his family in Springfield, VA until moving with them to Chesapeake Beach at the age of 7. He attended Beach Elementary and Plum Point Middle School, and graduated from Northern High School with the class of 2000. He was employed as an ad-builder and graphic designer with the Maryland Independent Newspaper in Waldorf, MD from 2004 until retiring due to illness in 2011. Paul loved music and was a selftaught guitarist and drummer. He was very artistic and enjoyed drawing. He was also fond of computers, movies, and hiking, camping and kayaking. Paul was preceded in death by his father Charles William Charlie Dossey. He is survived by his devoted mother Barbara Sue Dossey; his twin brother Shane Michael Dossey, both of Chesapeake Beach, MD; and by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. A visitation for family and friends was held Thursday August 2, from 1011:15 AM at Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., 8325 Mt. Harmony Lane, Owings, MD followed by a procession to St. Anthonys Catholic Church in North Beach, MD where a Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 12:00 Noon. Interment is private. Expressions of sympathy in Pauls name may be made to the American Brain Tumor Association, 8550 W. Bryn Mawr Ave. Ste 550 Chicago, IL 60631, online at www.ABTA.org. Arrangements by Rausch Funeral Home, 8325 Mount Harmony Lane, Owings, MD. www.RauschFuneralHomes. com.
Cheyne Eyre, 32
Cheyne Christopher Eyre, 32, of Springfield, West Virginia, passed away on July 31, 2012 in Frostburg, Maryland. He was born July 11, 1980 in Cheverly, MD to Jo Ann Mullinax and David A. Eyre. Cheyne grew up in Chesapeake Beach and attended school in Calvert County. He later moved to Springfield, West Virginia. He was a very talented artist and loved to draw. He also loved his family very much and liked to spend time with them. He had a daughter Lily whom he adored. Besides his daughter, Cheyne is survived by his mother, Jo Ann Pitcher and her husband Jerry of Port Republic, MD; his father David A. Eyre and his wife Debbie of Springfield, WV. Brother of Stephanie Eyre of Port Republic, MD, Joe Candido of Port Republic, MD, Misty Adams of Springfield, WV and Justin Eyre of Springfield, WV. Grandson of John L. and Joyce Mullinax of Compton, MD, Ronald Eyre of Lewes, DE and the late Patricia Eyre. The family received friends at the Rausch Funeral Home, 4405 Broomes Island Road, Port Republic, MD on Saturday August 4, 2012 from 11- 12 noon where a memorial service followed at noon. Interment is private.
known and worked with her. She leaves behind a stepdaughter (Dory) who admired Mary enough to follow in her path as a CRNA nearby. She was a dog lover and at the time of her death had four spoiled four-legged canines that kept her great company over the past few months and stayed with her thoughout it all. Mary was an avid world traveler, gifted artist & gemologist, and was a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist in MD and greater Cincinnati, OH. Mary is also survived by her brother William P. Fox and wife Susan of Milford, OH and many nieces, nephews, and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother, James F. Fox, Jr., and sister, Marilynn Fox Chestnut. The family received friends on Monday, August 6, 2012 from 10:30AM 12 Noon in the Rausch Funeral Home, 20 American Lane, Lusby, MD where a funeral service was held at 12 Noon with Rev. Steve Fehrman officiating. Interment is private.
tions may be made to the Frank J. Hayward, III Trust, Acct. # 446025775369 at any Bank of America branch.
Natalee Hayward, 2
Natalee Nicole Hayward, 2, of Owings, MD, died on Tuesday, July 31, 2012. She was the beloved daughter of the late Cynthia M. Hayward and the late Frank J. Hayward, Jr.; Granddaughter of Dorothy L. Rogers and Michael M. Rogers, Sr. and his wife Gayle. She is also survived by her great-grandfather Charles F.Leidy; her brother Frank Jeffrey Hayward, III and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Family and friends gathered at the Gary L. Kaufman Funeral Home at Meadowridge Memorial Park, Inc., 7250 Washington Boulevard, Elkridge, on Monday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 pm where Funeral Services were held on Tuesday, Aug, 7. Interment followed Meadowridge Memorial Park. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Frank J. Hayward, III Educational Fund. www.garylkaufmanfuneralhome.com.
Cindy Hayward, 32
Cynthia "Cindy" Marie Rogers Hayward, 32, of Owings, formerly of Churchton, died on Tuesday, July 31, 2012. She was the wife of the late Frank J. Hayward, Jr. Devoted mother of Frank Jeffrey Hayward, III and the late Natalee Nicole Hayward; Loving daughter of Dorothy L. Rogers and Michael M. Rogers, Sr. and his wife Gayle; Granddaughter of Charles F. Leidy; Sister of Andrew R. Rogers and his wife Jeannine, Brian F. Rogers, Sr. and his wife Tracey and Glenn J. Colbert and his wife Chrissy. She is also survived by her great aunt Charlotte O. Barnette and many other loving family and friends. Family and friends gathered at the Gary L. Kaufman Funeral Home at Meadowridge Memorial Park, Inc., 7250 Washington Boulevard, Elkridge, on Monday, where Funeral Services were held Tuesday, Aug. 7. Interment followed Meadowridge Memorial Park, Inc. If desired, memorial contributions may be made in her name to the Frank J. Hayward Educational Fund. www. garylkaufmanfuneralhome.com.
Donald Miller, 84
Donald Richardson Miller, 84, of Huntingtown, MD passed away July 30, 2012 at Southern Maryland Hospital Center, Clinton, MD. He was born February 18, 1928 in Newport, Vermont to Maxwell A. and Alice L. (Conklin) Miller. Donald was raised in Spring Valley, NY where he attended public schools. His family moved to Takoma Park, MD and he graduated from Montgomery Blair High School. He worked for the Washington Star Newspaper as a messenger. Donald entered the United States Army in November 1950 and was honorably discharged in March 1951. He was then employed at the Hahn Shoe Company in their window display department. He worked in Wheaton and Landover, MD, retiring in 1992. In 2010 he moved into an assisted living facility in Ft. Washington, MD and then moved to a nursing home in Clinton where he resided until his passing. Donald loved going to the National Zoo, painting by numbers, doing puzzles and was an avid Washington Redskins fan. He was preceded in death by his parents. Donald is survived by a sister Julie Ann Alexander and husband Gale of Southold, NY and brothers Eugene and wife Mary of Solomons, James and wife Mary Ann of North Carolina, John and wife Anna of Fredericksburg, VA, Francis and wife Janet of West Virginia and Robert Miller and wife Elizabeth of Huntingtown, MD. Services for Mr. Miller will be private. Memorial contributions in Donalds name may be made to the National Zoo, FONZ Development, P.O. Box 37012 MRC 5516, Washington, D.C. 20013 or online at www.nationalzoo.si.edu. For information or to leave condolences visit www.rauschfuneralhomes.com. Arrangements by Rausch Funeral Home, 8325 Mount Harmony Lane, Owings, MD
Mary Gascon, 59
Mary Theresa (Fox) Gascon, 59, of Lusby, MD, formerly of Milford, OH passed away on August 2, 2012 in Prince Frederick, MD while valiantly battling cancer. She was born on May 16, 1953 in Cincinnati, OH to the late James F. Fox and Marie L. Fox. Mary had a 30-year career as an outstanding CRNA and was well known to many of us throughout this area. She fought her painful battle with uterine cancer with her usual upbeat attitude and smile that endeared her to all of us lucky enough to have
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music to new cities. Were going to bring some Southern Maryland on the road with us, Barrick said. After their September tour is done, Grow said the band will stick around for a couple weeks, then head back out in October on tour with Ernie Halter. The band has gotten interest from some record companies, including Rock Ridge Music, the same company Ingram Hill is signed with, but Grow said they want to stay independent a while longer. Before going on tour in September, Sam Grow will play with legendary Boston at Calvert Marine Museum Aug. 16. There are less than 200 tickets left, and
Grow said they are going fast. Proceeds from the summer concert series support the education and preservation efforts of the Calvert Marine Museum. According to a Calvert Marine Museum press release, Boston has sold more than 31 million albums in the United States. Distinguished for their ability to perform live with no pre-recorded materials, Boston concerts are celebrated for their crowd-pleasing showmanship and high energy, the press release reads. Bostons lineup includes Tom Scholz, Gary Pihl on lead guitar, Tommy DeCarlo on vocals, percussion and keyboards, David Victor on vocals and gui-
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tar, Tracy Ferrie on bass guitar and Curly Smith on drums. For diehard Boston fans who want to sit in the front row, there is still a chance. Go online and bid on two front row seats and meet and greet passes. Get more details and place a bid in the Fanatic Fan online auction at www.calvertmarinemuseum.org/bids.php. Boston and the Sam Grow Band will perform Aug. 16. Gates open at 6 p.m. with music, food, and drinks available on site. Chairs and coolers are not permitted. For more information, call 1-800-7879454 or visit www.calvertmarinemuseum.com to purchase concert tickets while they last. Grow said getting to be the opening act for Boston involved being vetted by the band and their manager, among other groups. Grow said if the band is ever big enough to headline a venue, he wants to make it easy for small groups to get their foot in the door as opening acts. Being on stage at Calvert Marine Museum is the fulfillment of a dream for
Grow. He said when he was younger, his father took him to a concert there and told him hed be the one on stage on day. Now that time has come. Its pretty amazing for me, Grow said. Getting the opportunity to play with performers like Boston, Ronnie Dunn of Brooks and Dunn, The Wailers, Jeff Scott Soto of Journey, Josh Kelly, Tony Lucca, Sister Hazel, Kanye West, Bill Engvall is the greatest feeling in the world, Barrick said. Its like Christmas Eve every time, he added. Every time they go on stage with a band they have looked up to since childhood, Barrick said its like the first time I had an oatmeal cream pie. You cant stop smiling. Grow said being on stage with The Kelly Bell Band recently at the Southern Sun and Music Fest was like that for him. I turned into a 13-year-old girl pretty quick when I got to sing with her, Grow said, adding they may get another
chance to share a stage with The Kelly Bell Band in the future. I still cant believe we get paid to do this, Grow said. Barrick agreed with Grow, saying the band is comprised of a group of very lucky men. Were four local guys living the dream, Barrick said. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
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By Sarah Miller Staff Writer During Christmas, a wonderful feeling of caring and generosity hang in the air, as much a part of the season as Christmas trees and carols. This year, one group decided that feeling shouldnt be reserved for one month every year, but a year round experience. To facilitate the Christmas feeling, Gods Misfits organized the first ever Give Like its Christmas event at Potters Place in St. Leonard on July 28. Gods Misfits leader Jadalynn Jordan said they brought in local charities, like End Hunger, CareNet and Childrens Aid, Inc., and hosted a day of Christmas themed fun and entertainment for the community. The entry fee was a nonperishable canned item, an item of gently used clothing or any other donation. Jordan was pleased with the turnout for their first year, and said every charity that came out when home with something. End Hunger Director of Communications Jacqueline Hahn said Potters Place is one of the End Hungers partner churches, and when a member of Gods Misfits involved
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When James W. Carroll, Jr. decided that his final days would not be spent having treatments for his lung cancer, he told his doctor, No more treatments, I want to live my final days without the side effects and nausea. And, when James shared the news with his two surviving sisters, they supported his decision to enter hospice care through Calvert Hospice. James W. Carroll, Jr. enlisted in the U.S. Navy in September of 1969 and went on to the Naval Training Center in Great Lakes, Illinois. He was later stationed as an Engine Mechanic aboard the aircraft carrier, the USS IndepenLeft is James W. Carroll, Jr. Third Class Petty Officer, retired, and dence (CAV62) and went on to Major Linzy Laughhunn, USAF ANG NGB/HC achieve the rank of Third Class Petty Officer. Carroll also received the National Defense Service Medal and the Meritorious Unit Commendation before discharging in March of 1973. At a recent ceremony, Calvert Hospice followed the guidelines set by their We Honor Veterans program and officially honored and thanked Mr. Carroll for his years of service. The ceremony was performed by Major Linzy Laughhunn, USAF ANG NGB/HC. Calvert Hospice has been serving the community since 1984 providing bereavement programs, counseling and hospice care regardless of an individuals ability to pay. If you or someone you know wants to learn more about hospice care please call 410-535-0892 for more information. Captain Rachel Dean brought her boat Roughwaters to Camp Greenwell's Fishing Camp on July 27. Dean and her brother Jason Williams taught campers about a variety of harvesting methods for blue crabs, finfish and oysters using Roughwaters, a working fishing vessel. It was an opportunity for campers to experience estuarine life up close through the eyes of a Chesapeake Bay waterman, a Greenwell press release states. Dean operates Solomons Jason Williams with campers Island Heritage Tours, aimed at promoting an understanding of environmental impacts and regulation changes that challenge commercial watermen as they strive to maintain their way of life. Ultimately, the goal is to promote a healthy Chesapeake Bay where people can pursue educational, recreational, cultural, and commercial opportunities. Capt. Rachel Dean and her husband Capt. Dale "Simon" Dean are active members of the Calvert County Watermen's Association where Rachel serves as the association's secretary and Simon is a member of the board of directors. The Greenwell Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization dedicated to providing accessible and inclusive programs, services and facilities for all community members, with and without disabilities, in Southern Maryland. The Foundation operates in Greenwell State Park, a 600-acre property located along the lower Patuxent River in Hollywood.
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Chesapeake Community Chorus Singers Wanted
The Chesapeake Community Chorus is a volunteer group of over 30 active singers starting its 10th season giving concerts for the benefit of charities in mostly Calvert County. Our concerts have raised over $52,000 for charities in Calvert County. We are always interested in adding new singers to the chorus, a press release states. There are no auditions required, just the love and enjoyment of singing 4-part (or more) music. The chorus meets about every two weeks, holidays excluded, to learn the music for our concerts, and our concerts usually are scheduled to replace a practice time. Practices move from location to location in Calvert County as we have members in all parts of this long county. Practice time is on Sunday afternoon at 4 to 6 p.m. Members are from various church choirs but we have a large number of singers from various communities, even a number from outside Calvert County. We do all types of music but since we are usually invited to churches to raise money for a charity of their choice, we do a lot of sacred music. Our Schedule for August 2012 Sunday, Aug. 12, practice, 4-6 pm, Asbury Retirement Community Club House, 11100 Asbury Court, Solomons, MD, park in the event parking, entrance to the South Wing. Sunday, Aug. 19, practice, 4-6 pm, Northeast Community Center, 4075 Gordon Stinnett Avenue, Chesapeake Beach, MD.
Auditions for the Alumni Players next production Friends Till the End will be held at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Solomons, in the Providence Room on Aug. 14, and 15, at 7 p.m. Auditions will be for cast and crew. This years show will be an audience participation murder mystery dinner theatre. Show dates will be Jan. 25 and 26, and Feb. 1 and 2. For information or questions call Nita Thompson at 410-326-8272.
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By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Many of them may be over 55, and a couple are in their 90s, but the men and women at the Adult Day Care of Calvert County still know how to have fun. The adult day care center is a non-profit organization housed on the first floor of the Calvert County Health Department. It opened in 1986 as a structured therapeutic program for men and women over 55 who need some help in their daily likes or who would normally be alone for the majority of the day, according to Executive Director Ruth Lake. The program is also open to anyone over 18 with physical or mental disabilities who needs help throughout the day. They offer structured activities, outings and entertainment as well as daily snacks and lunch, keeping clients engaged and stimulated while offering the structure some of them need during the day. They also have a Registered Nurse and nursing assistants on site daily to administer medication as needed. The center is open Monday through Friday 7:30-4 p.m. and has a capacity of 25. Also on the regular staff is a bus driver who goes door to door to transport clients to and from the center. A recently renewed state grant allows the center to continue offering services on a sliding scale of price based on client income, Lake said. A common misconception is the center is a branch of the health department. Were not part of Calvert County government at all,
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Lake said. In addition to state grant funding, the center looks for community support through donations and volunteers. Lake said some volunteers, like the youth group from St. John Vianney Catholic Church, come on a short-term basis for service projects. The youth group came out for a week and cleaned up the centers garden area and bus, as well as engaging in activities with center clients. The center also gets volunteers through a work experience project through the Department of Social Services often people interested in a career in health or nursing. Assistant nurse Christine Craig is one such volunteer. When she lost her job, she turned to Social Services and was introduced to the program. Once her time was up as a volunteer, she was offered a paid position with the center. She accepted happily. Its not your typical 9-5 job, she said, adding the center offers a fun work environment. While the day is structured, with planned snacks, lunch and medication times, there is still plenty that changes from day to day. One morning clients will go bowling in the common area while another day they will make seasonal decorations for a small Christmas tree that was donated to the center and remains up all year, going through phases draped in patriotic colors or pumpkins and bats and, eventually, the traditional Christmas ornaments. Every day brings something new and different while sticking to the structure clients need. Other volunteers are members of the community who wanted to help their neighbors. Carol Johns has been volunteering with the center for four years, after a friend recommended Johns look for volunteering opportunity following her retirement. Johns started with the Tri-County
Council, but found the one-on-one work she was doing was not the right fit. Shes happier with the fast pace of the center, and enjoys harassing clients. One client jokes about Johns being his wife, even introducing her as such, though Johns said he divorces her three or four times every day. Johns enjoys getting to know the clients, including a 94-year-old ex-cop whos memory is still sharp enough that he remembers specific details and locations of crime scenes he responded to. Another favorite of Johns is a woman with full-blown Alzheimers. Once a week, Johns gets up early to ride the bus to the center with her to make sure she remains safe. Johns said going in, she was afraid she wouldnt be able to take volunteering at the center, sure she would end up in tears daily. And some clients do come with sad stories, like the woman with Alzheimers who is so far gone she doesnt know her daughter got married and that she is now a grandmother. Other center clients enjoy getting Johns wound up, and whatever sass she dishes out they return in spades. We have so much fun here, Johns said. Even when she has the day off, Johns said her mind is on the center and what they would be doing at that time. I just constantly think about this place, Johns said. Lake said there are opportunities for anybody. If somebody doesnt want to work with clients on a daily basis, there are also openings for volunteer administrators and on the volunteer Board of Directors. Lake said they will take any volunteer and find a job to match their skill set. For more information, visit www.adcofcalvertcounty. org or call 410-535-0133. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
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Grilling over an open flame is a popular warm weather tradition, but one that also carries risks.
Few summer traditions are as beloved as the backyard barbecue. Typically laid back get-togethers with family and friends, backyard barbecues are synonymous with warm weather and the relaxed atmosphere that such weather promotes. But even the best backyard barbecue comes with some level of risk. Cooking over an open flame will never be risk-free, but there are steps barbecue enthusiasts can take to make their next summer soiree that much safer. * Check for leaks. Due to their ease of use and convenience, propane grills have grown in popularity over the years. However, proponents of propane grills should inspect the propane tank as well as its hoses for leaks, cracks and corrosion. Any of those problems has the potential to be very dangerous, so address any issues before guests arrive. If guests are on their way already, simply visit the local hardware store and purchase a new tank or replace the damaged one. If the hoses are damaged, buy a charcoal grill to fill-in for the propane grill during the party. Charcoal grills are much less expensive than propane grills, and it might be a good idea for households that frequently host guests during grilling season to have a backup grill anyway. * Make the grill area a nonsmoking section. Some guests will want to smoke, and since the partys outdoors, this shouldnt be an issue. However, protect the food and reduce the risk of injury by insisting the area surrounding the grill is a nonsmoking section. * Dress in tighter clothing. The partys grillmaster should not wear loose clothing. Loosefitting clothing, particularly long sleeves, can dip into the grill and potentially catch on fire. Avoid this risk by wearing tighter clothing that doesnt
hang off the body. * Be certain all briquettes are extinguished. For those who prefer a charcoal grill, once the cooking has been completed be careful to extinguish all briquettes. If briquettes are discarded before they are full extinguished, they could easily spark a fire. Many a garbage can, and considerably more, has been lost to briquettes that were discarded before they were fully extinguished. As a safety measure, pour water over briquettes and never discard any briquettes that are still hot. * Never move the grill indoors. If an unexpected summer rain storm arrives on the night of the party, the grill should stay outside while the guests move indoors. A grill, whether its propane or charcoal, should never be used indoors because of the risk of fire and carbon monoxide poisoning. * Keep kids and pets clear. Its easy for kids and pets to suffer burns when around the grill. Kids might not be tall enough to see whats on the grill and, to make up for that, will grab the grill with their bare hands and push themselves up. This is almost certain to lead to burns. Pets dont know any better and are likely to get burned or even tip the grill over if theyre allowed near it. * Dont be liberal with the lighter fluid. When grilling on a charcoal grill, its not always easy to get the fire started. As a result, many people look to lighter fluid to help speed the process along. While this can work, its important to note that not much lighter fluid is necessary, and fluid should never be applied after the coals have lit. Backyard barbecues are a warm-weather tradition. Make sure such soirees stay safe and everyone goes home with a full belly and a host of good memories.
Entertaining family and friends often entails sitting down to a good meal. Hosts can have the meal catered, but many prefer to whip up a favorite recipe or try something new. While the entree often gets the bulk of the attention, hosts who want to go the extra mile can spend some extra time supplementing the meal with some homecooked side dishes. Bread makes a perfect side dish or appetizer for many meals, and those who want to try their hand at baking their own bread should consider the following recipe for Southwest Cornbread from Linda Collisters Quick Breads (Ryland, Peters & Small).
Southwest Cornbread
Makes 1 medium bread
2 2/3 1 1/2 1/2 1 1 1 1/4 2 1 1 1 cups corn kernels, fresh or frozen cup fine yellow cornmeal teaspoon baking powder teaspoon salt cup pine nuts, toasted rounded teaspoon chopped fresh sage leaves scallion, sliced cup unbleached all-purpose flour cup corn oil extra-large eggs cup buttermilk pat of butter 9-inch cast iron, ovenproof skillet or an 8-inch square cake pan
Preheat the oven to 350 F. Put the corn kernels, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, pine nuts, sage, scallion, and flour in a large bowl and mix well. In a separate bowl, beat the oil with the eggs and buttermilk, then stir into the dry ingredients to make a thick batter. If you are using the skillet, heat the pan with the pat of butter in the oven until foaming -- about 3 minutes. If you are using a cake pan, then grease it well. Pour the batter into the hot skillet or the prepared pan and bake in the oven for about 20 minutes until firm to the touch and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Serve while still warm, either straight from the skillet or turned out of the pan onto a cutting board and cut into large squares. Best eaten the same day. Not suitable for freezing.
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Catering, Bear Creek Barbeque and Lennys Restaurant among others offering guests food, beer, wine, soda and water as refreshments. Merchandise, provided by Cheap Trick and Blondie, will also be available on-site. Cimini believes what patrons are looking forward to the most is that they will not have to drive up to DC or Baltimore to enjoy great music, but rather can enjoy the concert taking place right here, in their own backyard, in scenic Southern Maryland. Here on the water we have a perfect setting, she added. The museums ability to bring reasonably priced, great music to the Marine Museum has Cimini excited. Its a great time to meet up with friends, and come out and enjoy the music, she said. The community comes together, Cimini said. People enjoy coming here. Tickets to the concert, taking place on the museums PNC Waterside Pavilion, range between $32 and $52 depending on seat location. To reserve seats, visit calvertmarinemuseum.ticketforce.com or call the museum at 410-326-2042 for additional information. According to Cimini, the concerts would not be
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Entertainment Calendar
Thursday, Aug. 9
Live Music: Hydra FX Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) 8 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 11
Live Music: Latrice Carr and The Musicians Den Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) 8 p.m. Live Music: Dave Mathews Tribute Band Veras White Sands Beach Club (1200 White Sands Drive, Lusby) 9:30 p.m.
Live Music: Not So Modern Jazz Quartet The Westlawn Inn (9200 Chesapeake Avenue, North Beach) 7:30 p.m. Country Dance American Legion 206, Chesapeake Beach 7 p.m.
Veras White Sands Beach Club (1200 White Sands Drive, Lusby) 3 p.m. Live Music: GrooveSpan Running Hare Vineyard (150 Adelina Road, Prince Frederick) 1 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 10
Live Music: Jukebox Thieves Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) 8 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 12
Live Music: Mary Dickerson
Tuesday, Aug. 14
Open Mic Night Ruddy Duck Brewery (13200 Dowell Road, Dowell) 6:30 p.m.
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Thursday, Aug. 9
Dream Big Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way, Prince Fredrick) 2:30-4 p.m. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862 Calvert Library Fairview Branch (Rt. 4 and Chaneyville Road, Owings) 2:303:30 p.m. 410-257-2101. Learn about the careers of people who have changed the world by dreaming big! Dream Big focuses on designers, musicians, astronauts, inventors, athletes, chefs and visionaries. The program features a related story, craft, and snack each week. For children from Kindergarten to 5th grade. Registration not required.. TWEEN Summer Book Fest Calvert Library Fairview Branch (Rt. 4 and Chaneyville Road, Owings) 6:30-8 p.m. 410-257-2101 Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch (3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach) 6:30-8 p.m. 410-257-2411 Calvert Library Southern Branch (20 Appeal Way, Lusby) 7-8:30 p.m. 410-326-5289 5th to 7th grade students are invited to great evening of fun activities! Registration required. Stop by Calvert Library to register - the first 10 registrants receive a free copy of the book; Tango: Tale of an Island Dog by Eileen Beha. Refreshments provided. Space is limited. Mary Ann Jung as Clara Barton Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way, Prince Fredrick) 7-8:30 p.m. This show gives representation of battlefield nursing during the Civil War and the audience is involved in a thought provoking discussion of why there was a war and what it meant to people on a personal level. For more information, call 410-5350291 or 301-855-1862. Childrens Summer Fun Program Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum (4155 Mears Avenue, Chesapeake Beach) 10-11:30 a.m. Thursdays, Aug. 9 and Aug. 16 Free childrens programs, crafts, games and exploration of the museum and its history. For more information, call 410257-3892 or visit www.cbrm.org. Bay Breeze Concert Series: Show Stoppers and Chart Toppers Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum (4155 Mears Avenue, Chesapeake Beach) 7:30 p.m. Terry Marsh, a popular Baltimore female vocalist, will present great songs of the Big Band era and Broadway. The concert is held on the museum porch and is brought to you by the generous support of the Town of Chesapeake Beach. For more information, call 410-257-3892 or visit www.cbrm.org.
ativity. For more information, call 410-5350291 or 301-855-1862. 2012 Golf Tournament Twin Shields Golf Club (2425 Roarty Road, Dunkirk) 7:30 a.m. Registration 7:30 a.m. Shotgun Start 8:30 a.m. Come out and support Mike Evans for Sheriff. The cost is $125 per person, $100 for hole sponsors. First, second and third place all have cash prices. Prizes for longest drive and closest to the pin. For more information, contact Mike or Susan Evans at 410-586-2585 or 443-532-1199.
person for members. Regular site admission fees also apply. Dont miss this unique opportunity to make some interesting art and stroll a rather colorful pathway! Who knows? You may even win a prize along the way! For more information, visit www. annmariegarden.org/annmarie2/content/ sidewalk-chalk-thon.
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Thursday, Aug. 16
lumination to several exhibit themes. For more informaiton, call 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Saturday, Aug. 11
Garden Smarter: Edible Landscaping Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way, Price Frederick) 10-11:30 a.m. Bring beauty, fun, and nourishment to your home landscape with attractive and edible plants and trees. For more information, call 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. Lost River Screening and Discussion Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way, Price Frederick) 12:304:30 p.m. Screening and discussion of Lost River, presented by Fred Dellinger. Lets talk about Anna Ella Carroll, whose limited presence in the history books is a controversial topic. For more information, call 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. Retirement Community Sale Asbury Solomons Retirement Community (11000 Asbury Circle, Solomons) 9 a.m.3 p.m. This will include Bettys Closet a resale of new and gently used clothing, accessories and jewelry. The library committee will also have many books for sale at wonderful prices Grannies Treasures will also be selling housewares, furniture and many miscellaneous items. All proceeds will benefit the Benevolent Care Fund 410-394-3483. Free Concert on the Pavilion: Justin Crenshaw Band North Beach Pavilion (8916 Chesapeake Avenue, North Beach) 6 p.m. Join us for a free concert! For more information, call 410-257-9618 or visit www. northbeachmd.org.
Chesapeake Community Chorus Singers Wanted Asbury Retirement Community Club House (11100 Asbury Court, Solomons) 4-6 p.m. The Chesapeake Community Chorus is a volunteer group of over thirty active singers starting its 10th season giving concerts for the benefit of charities in mostly Calvert County. Our concerts have raised over $52,000 for charities in Calvert County. We are always interested in adding new singers to the chorus. There are no auditions required, just the love and enjoyment of singing 4-part (or more) music. The chorus meets about every two weeks, holidays excluded, to learn the music for our concerts, and our concerts usually are scheduled to replace a practice time. Practices move from location to location in Calvert County as we have members in all parts of this long county. Members are from various church choirs but we have a large number of singers from various communities, even a number from outside Calvert County. We do all types of music but since we are usually invited to churches to raise money for a charity of their choice, we do a lot of sacred music. For more information, e-mail lbrown9601@verizon.net.
Boston in Concert Calvert Marine Museum (14200 Solomons Island Road, Solomons) 7:30 p.m. Waterside Concert Series presents Boston. Mark your calendar for this mustsee concert. For more information, call 410-326-2042 or visit www.calvertmarinemuseum.com. Dream Big Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick) 2:303:30 p.m. Wrap up the Dream Big program with a really big musical party. We will read a story, make a craft, and participate in activities and enjoy a celebratory cake accompanied be a live jazz band. Participants of the Dream Big program from all 4 library locations are invited. Registration not required. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. 1812: Tide of War CD Release Party St. John Vianney Catholic Church (470 Main Street; Prince Frederick 7 p.m. The Calvert County Historical Society is proudly hosting the CD release concert for Gary Rue and Don Shomettes 1812: Tide of War. Please be aware that seating is limited on a first come, first serve basis. To ensure guaranteed seating, contact the Calvert County Historical Society at (410) 535-2452 or cchsadmin@calverthistory.org.
Monday, Aug. 13
Kids Music Class Sixty-Six Beans Coffee Lounge (29948 Three Notch Road, Charlotte Hall) 10 a.m. Jennifer Anderson is a Musikgarten Instructor from Music Time Studio. She teaches early childhood music classes where kids sing, dance, play instruments and have a great time! Bring your little ones out and join us for some music and fun. For more information, visit www.66beans. com, www.facebook.com/66beans, www. twitter.com/66beans.
Friday, Aug. 17
The Art of the Waterman, The Simison Collection Opening Reception Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center (13480 Dowell Road, Solomons) 6-9 p.m. Aug. 17-Feb. 25, 2013 This exhibit features 23 paintings by renowned Chesapeake artist Marc Castelli on loan from the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in St. Michaels. Seventeen of the paintings were donated to the museum from the Diane Simison collection. The remaining images are from the artists personal collection. For more information, call 410-326-4640 or visit www.annmariegarden.org. On Pins & Needles Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way, Prince Fredercik) 1-4 p.m. Bring your quilting, needlework, knitting, crocheting, or other project for an afternoon of conversation and shared creativity. For more information, call 410-5350291 or 301-855-1862. Teens Own The Night Summer Party Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick) 1-4 p.m. Join us as we end the summer on a scary note! Well enjoy snacks, a scary movie, and award a Kindle Fire to the winner of our summer reading contest. For more information, call 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Tuesday, Aug. 14
Kids Learn about Lincoln Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick) 2-3 p.m. Children K-5th Grade are invited to join us for 45 minutes of reading and crafts that celebrate the life of Abraham Lincoln during the weeks of our exhibit Lincoln: the Constitution and the Civil War. This weeks topic: Lincoln and The Civil War. Please register. For more informaiton, visit 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Sunday, Aug. 12
Sidewalk Chalkathon Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center (13480 Dowell Road, Solomons) 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 4-12 Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center invites you to show off your artistic flair during the annual Sidewalk Chalk-a-thon art contest daily. Artists of all ages and abilities are invited to participate in this annual summer tradition. Pick up your bucket of chalk in the Arts Building! No reservations required. Prizes will be awarded in various age groups, including an adult category! Dont want to get chalky? Just walk the path and enjoy the colorful masterpieces. Cost to enter the Chalk-a-thon is $2 per person; $1 per
Wednesday, Aug. 15
Michael Kauffman Presents John Wilkes Booth Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick) 7-8:30 p.m. Michael Kauffman, author of American Brutus, will present the story of Booth and his associates. A thorough discussion of their motives will provide additional il-
Friday, Aug. 10
On Pins & Needles Calvert Library Prince Frederick (850 Costley Way, Price Frederick) 1-4 p.m. Bring your quilting, needlework, knitting, crocheting, or other project for an afternoon of conversation and shared cre-
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By Keith McGuire Contributing Writer Brandon Demers took time from his job at World Gym in Leonardtown for a morning jog along route 234 on July 27th. As he was jogging, he couldnt help but notice how the drought is affecting the area. Everything is brown and all the streams and puddles are drying up. The road crosses stream beds in several places. These streams lead to or from local farm ponds or Breton Bay and St. Clements Bay when they are flowing, but most of them are dried up completely from the drought. As Brandon Demers jogged along, he crossed one of these stream beds and noticed that there was little more than a puddle where the stream enters the pipe designed to carry water under the road. The puddle was only four feet across and barely six inches deep; a result of our rainless summer. But wait! Is that a log in that puddle? Brandon poked it with a stick and it was alive; a snakehead! He ran back to his car and collected a fish landing net and a box to get the creature. He netted it and found it to be a rather big snakehead at 26 inches and nearly 10 pounds! It turns out to be his biggest freshwater catch by any method! He sent me an email with pictures right away. It is a mystery to many people how these fish find their way to these remote places, and how, since 2002 when they first became news, that they seem to be everywhere. There are many theories. A female snakehead of the size that Brandon Demers caught can proBrandon Demers
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By Ronald N. Guy Jr. Contributing Writer 1984. Whats the reference? No, its not to George Orwells classic novel. Van Halens masterpiece album? Not a bad guess my fellow recovering hair metal aficionados, but wrong again. Apples iconic Macintosh advertisement? Negative. Gremlins? Nope, but remember, never expose your Mogwai to sunlight, never get it wet and neverand I mean neverfeed it after midnight. One more guess. The Karate Kid!?!? No Daniel-sanand quit chasing flies with chop sticks. 1984 was the year the Olympic bug bit an impressionable 11-yr-old from Leonardtown: me. The Games of the 23rd Summer Olympiad took place on American turf (Los Angeles) and were awash in red, white and blue. After the United States boycotted the 1980 Summer Games in Moscow, the Soviet Union returned the favor four years later. The home country advantage and absence of Americas primary world and athletic rival of the time set the stage for a dominant performance by American athletes. They didnt disappoint. The Star Spangled Banner was probably played more during the Games than Bruce Springsteens blockbuster Born in the U.S.A album. Patrick Ewing and Michael Jordan led the mens basketball team to gold. The boxing team, with greats like Pernell Whitaker and Evander Holyfield, was unforgettable. Carl Lewis was the most ridiculous athlete Id ever seen. And Mary Lou Rettons gold in womens gymnastic ensured I swallowed this and every subsequent Olympic offering hook lineand sinker. This summer, the Games returned to London, England for the 30th Olympiad. It was perfect timing. We desperately needed a distraction from the rampant DUI arrests of egomaniacal pro athletes, the lie that was Penn State football, the political mudslinging ahead of Novembers election and the tragedy in Aurora, Colorado. The Olympics, and more precisely a unifying team and purpose, were the perfect elixir to cleanse our bitter
duce thousands of baby snakeheads with each spawn. There is considerable evidence that the fish can spawn more than once per year. Thats a lot of babies! Dr. Joe Love, the Tidal Bass Manager for Maryland DNR, says that these clutches of small snakeheads are fiercely protected by the adult snakeheads. If the adults are caught and removed from the horde of small fry, many of them become food for several other species of fish from small mosquito minnows to largemouth bass. While it may be a good thing that the unprotected baby snakeheads are providing food to some of our more desirable species, we cant help but wonder what happens to the survivors. Hypothetically, lets set a minnow
trap in a local stream to catch bait for crappy fishing in a local pond. We go fishing and dont use all of the bait, so what do we do? Typically, we dump the unused bait to swim on and, hopefully, provide more food for the hungry fish in the pond. Suppose there are a few small snakeheads in the minnow bucket that we assumed were just minnows, and they survived. You get the picture? We just introduced snakeheads to the pond. The adult snakeheads have no natural predators in our region and they prey on frogs, crayfish and small fish including young game fish species in our waters. Snakeheads are here and there is very little hope that were going to eradicate them now. Catch them, kill them, and eat them whenever you can because they are fun to catch, the State wants them killed, and they are good to eat. On the Bay, bluefish and Spanish mackerel are here. A few flounder are being caught, as well. Remember to take a picture of your catch and send it to me with your story at riverdancekeith@gmail.com. Keith fishes weekly from his small boat during the season, and spends his free time supporting local conservation organizations.
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