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United Ways
Day of Caring
A Day to Serve
By Sarah Miller
Staff Writer
Its just a great, feel good day. Volunteerism is so important in our community, said United Way President and
CEO Kelly Chambers of the upcoming
Day of Caring.
There are 25 projects included in the
upcoming Day of Giving, said United Way Director of Operation Sherri
Gedridge.
The projects are submitted by partner organizations and can range from
large scale painting, building, and landscaping endeavors to sitting with seniors and getting to know people in the
community.
If you need it done, were going to get
it done, Gedridge said.
According to the United Way website, Day of Caring is an annual United
Way special event that brings together
employees from local businesses to volunteer at United Way of Calvert County
partner agencies. Local residents and
employees have the opportunity to
spend a workday engaging in meaningful volunteer projects at United Way
partner agencies to see, first hand, how
United Way dollars are working to meet
the needs of our community.
Its always a good day, Gedridge
said.
Volunteers for Day of Caring come
from local businesses, such as Exelon,
local civic organizations, and the community as a whole. Calvert County Public Schools sends a group of students to
help at Farming for Hunger every year,
and a number of independent individuals
sign up to lend a hand.
The intent has always been to partner
businesses with agencies for lasting relationships, Gedridge said.
United Way representatives reach out
to new businesses and local community
organizations all the time in an effort to
grow the Day of Caring, Chambers said.
For individuals interested in seeing
more than one project underway, there
are openings on the VIP bus tour. The
tour is free, and participants get lunch
and a tee shirt, Gedridge said.
It gives you an opportunity to find
out what is out there for the community
and how theyre helping, Gedridge said.
This years Day of Caring is on
Wednesday, Sept. 9. For more information, visit www.unitedwaycalvert.org/
day-caring.
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Aug. 27 Town Hall
Meeting on Capital
Improvement Plan
The Calvert County Department of
Finance & Budget is committed to increasing transparency and the publics
understanding of the county budget process. This year, the department is hosting a town hall meeting on the capital
budget. The meeting will be held Thursday, Aug. 27, at 7 p.m. at Calvert Pines
Senior Center. The goal of the town
hall meeting is to review the planned
projects in the current Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and take questions from
county residents about the process and
priorities shaping next years CIP. This
is not a public hearing, nor is it a Calvert
County Board of County Commissioners meeting, although it is endorsed by
the board. Representatives from several
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Helen Mother Catherine Academy, the only independent Catholic school serving southern Maryland,
will open its doors this school year to the largest number of students to enroll at the Helen campus in five
years.
The Academy will open Aug. 26 on the same site
as Mother Catherine Spalding School, an archdiocesan
school that closed last year. The Academys faculty,
administration, parents and 15member board of trustees the independent governing body that operates the
school have reinvigorated the school community with
fresh engagement, enthusiasm and innovative ideas.
Mother Catherine Academy provides the families
of Southern Maryland another choice when it comes to
educating their primary schoolage students, said Tom
Cavanaugh, president of the schools board of trustees.
High academic standards, small classes with individualized attention, excellent teachers, education for
the whole child, a community of parents who actively
participate in their childrens education and most importantly, a school which incorporates Christian values
into its very core form the foundation upon which the
Academy will launch an upward spiral of continual
improvement.
Some of the more popular changes introduced this
year include a multichild tuition rate that caps costs for
large families, an expanded STEM program, enhancements to the outdoor agriculture lab, and a renewed
focus on basic skills such as public speaking. In addition to these innovations, the Academy has retained the
best teachers from the former school and hired several
new, highly regarded teachers. The school aims to improve upon its predecessors already impressive number 4 rank in math across all Archdiocesan schools
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IT and cybersecurity solutions company VariQ Corporation is expanding its presence in Montgomery County with
the addition of more than 250 new jobs. The company plans
to relocate its existing headquarters in the county by moving to a larger, 26,000 square-foot space on Tower Oaks
Boulevard in Rockville. To assist with the expansion, the
Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development (DBED) has approved a $280,000 conditional loan
through its Maryland Economic Development Assistance
Authority and Fund (MEDAAF) program. Additionally, the
Montgomery County Department of Economic Development
(MCDED) is providing a $100,000 conditional grant through
its Economic Development Fund. VariQ currently has 17
employees in Maryland and plans to add the new jobs over
the next five years. We are pleased to continue supporting
the cyber efforts of Maryland-based companies as well as
federal and local governments. We are excited for the opportunities ahead, said Ben Edson, founder and CEO of VariQ.
We thank the Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development and the Montgomery County Department of Economic Development for their support toward our
companys expansion. Founded in 2003, VariQ offers innovative solutions in cybersecurity, software development,
and IT infrastructure to both commercial and government
clients. Over the last three years, the company has grown
336 percent, ranking it on Inc. magazines fastest-growing
private U.S. firms list. VariQs clients include 10 out of 15
Federal Executive Departments, as well as the National Institutes of Health, Federal Aviation Administration, General
Services Administration, and more. VariQ has consistently
ranked among the fastest-growing private companies in the
country and we are proud to support their expansion here in
Maryland, said Governor Larry Hogan. Our administration is committed to making sure Maryland is truly open
for business, and partnering with innovative companies like
VariQ demonstrates our state is a place where all businesses
can grow and thrive. VariQs CEO Ben Edson and his team
understand what it takes to grow a solid business in the crucial cybersecurity and IT sector, said Montgomery County
Executive Isiah Leggett. Were delighted to be a partner
with the State of Maryland to assist in that growth, which
further positions both the county and state as centers of the
cybersecurity industry. In 2015, the company was awarded
the Montgomery County Cybersecurity Company of the
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Your County Commissioners will be attending the Maryland Association of Counties (MACo) Summer Conference August
12 - 15, 2015, at the Roland Powell Convention Center in Ocean City, Maryland.
The theme of this conference is Energize. Mobilize. Capitalize. It is about the
challenges we can address, the actions we
can take, and the strengths we can leverage to achieve the best gains for Marylands
counties and citizens.
These conferences are not a boondoggle
as they serve many purposes. Each attendee
can learn much to improve themselves in
their elected role. There is also plenty of networking time for elected officials, staff who
all benefit from learning how other jurisdictions deal with comparable problems.
Participants will learn about the current economy from the local government
perspective, how we can foster economic
growth and improve the business climate;
and the strategic partners available to us
at all levels of government so that we can
work together and make significant strides
towards a healthier economic outlook for
Maryland.
MACo sponsers the Academy for Excellence in Local Governance, a voluntary certificate program and a collaborative effort
involving MACo, the Maryland Municipal
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and 6 elective classes, all available on a
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MACo committee meetings. Additionally,
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MACo also has Affiliate Members, 12
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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.
Arthur Leonard
Thompson, 97
Arthur Leonard Thompson of Prince Frederick, formerly of Hyattsville, passed
away on Saturday, August 1,
at the age of 97.
He was born on March 2,
1918, in Washington, D.C.,
to Edna (Dant) and Leonard
Thompson, and was the brother of the late
Eugene and Paul Thompson and Catherine
Thompson Bonner. Arthur lived in Washington until he met and married the love of
his life, Ann Haynes. They moved to Hyattsville, where they lived for over 61 years
and were the proud parents of eight children.
He was a devoted Catholic and active in
his church and the St. Vincent DePaul Society. He enjoyed fishing, playing cards, gardening and telling jokes. He was very family oriented. Spending time with his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren
and other family members always brought
happiness to him.
Arthur was the beloved husband of the
late Ann (Haynes) Thompson and loving
father of Mary Millsback, Kathleen Enfield,
Sr. Miriam Ann (Tricia), PBVM, Joan Myers, David and Stephen Thompson and the
late Robert and Daniel Thompson. He was
the devoted grandfather of 11 and greatgrandfather of 12.
Family invited friends to Lee Funeral
Home Calvert, Owings, on Sunday, August
9, from 2 to 5 p.m. A Mass of Christian
Burial was celebrated at St. John Vianney
Catholic Church, Prince Frederick, Monday,
August 10 at 11 a.m. Interment was at Mt.
Olivet Cemetery, Washington, D.C.
Evelyn Ruth
Ebby Hays, 89
Evelyn Ruth Ebby
Hays, 89, of Leonardtown, died Tuesday, July
28, at Hospice House of
St. Marys of Callaway.
She was born on May
27, 1926 in Altoona, Pa.
to the late Michael J. Hill
and Bertie Viola Knipple.
Ebby was employed as a dedicated administrative assistant for the Washington
D.C. municipal government until her re-
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Cassandra Parran Briscoe, age 78, of St. Leonard,
died peacefully at home on
Tuesday, August 4. Sandra
was born March 22, 1937 in
Prince Frederick to Benjamin and Cassandra Shannon
Parran. She and her younger
brother, Benjamin Buddy Parran, Jr., grew
up on The Cage, a large tobacco and cattle
farm in St. Leonard. Sandra attended Calvert
County Public Schools through tenth grade.
She graduated from Stuart Hall School in
Staunton, Va. and attended Goucher College
in Baltimore. Sandra married James Thompson Briscoe on September 18, 1958 in Baltimore. They treasured their 51 years of marriage together on his family farm, Stonesby,
in St. Leonard. When her husband injured
his back and was unable to drive the tractor
for extended periods of time, Sandra, a young
mother at the time, assisted with the tilling of
the land. Although she was used to farm life,
that spring marked the beginning of her love of
farming and working the land herself.
A devoted mother and gifted homemaker,
Sandras artistic and creative flair was evident
in every aspect of her life. She was a beautiful
seamstress, sewing everything from draperies to evening gowns. The clever Halloween
costumes she created for her three children
typically won them some award. Sandra was
a splendid and adventurous cook. She was a
gracious hostess and enjoyed entertaining, especially when it involved family gatherings,
both large and small. An avid flower and vegetable gardener, Sandra served as President of
the Calvert Garden Club and was known for
her exquisite freeform flower arrangements.
She and her husband, James Briscoe, were
founding members of The Calverton School,
and Sandra served as President of the Mothers Club for many years. A lifelong member
of Christ Episcopal Church in Port Republic,
Maryland, Sandra ran the Gifts and Crafts
Booth at the annual Jousting Tournament and
Bazaar; for months in advance, she would create unique handmade crafts to sell. She served
on the Altar Guild and enjoyed adorning the
church for the Christmas and Easter seasons.
In her later years, she assisted with the luncheons hosted by the Comfort Givers for families and guests following funeral services at
Christ Church.
When her children left for college, Sandra
became the Manager of Cage Farm. Having
fallen into disrepair and debt, she brought new
energy and vitality to the farm. She oversaw
the cattle operation, and raised tobacco, small
grains, soybeans, hay, and straw. With her
guidance and the help of the other workers, it
became a thriving farm operation once again.
A stickler for precision and accuracy in her
accounting, Sandra continued to be the bookkeeper for the farm until very recently. Sandra
was active within the farming community; she
served on the Calvert Farmland Trust and was
a Committee Member of the Calvert County
Farm Service Agency for numerous years.
Sandras hobbies and past times included refinishing furniture, soft crabbing, hunting for
Native American artifacts, and genealogy.
Sandra will be remembered for her generosity of spirit, her quick wit, and her wry sense
of humor. The family is extremely grateful for
the loving care provided for her by her caregivers and Calvert Hospice. She is survived by
her daughter, Shannon Briscoe Campbell, her
husband, David, and their two children, Cassandra and Liam; her son Crofton Briscoe, his
wife, Kim, and their daughter, Corinthia; and
her son Parran Briscoe, his wife, Holly, and
their two children, James and Delaney, all of
St. Leonard, as well as numerous nieces and
nephews. She was preceded in death by her
husband, her parents, and her brother. Family received friends from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, August 7 at Rausch Funeral Home, 4405
Broomes Island Rd., Port Republic. Funeral.
Services were held at 11 a.m. on Saturday,
August 8 at Christ Episcopal Church, Port
Republic; interment followed in the church
cemetery. Should friends desire, memorial
contributions may be made to Christ Episcopal Church, 3100 Broomes Island Rd., Port
Republic or Calvert Hospice, 238 Merrimac
Ct., Prince Frederick.
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By Guy Leonard
Staff Writer
As a limited liability company is moving
ahead with trying to get a license to construct
a facility that would be used to grow, process
and distribute medically-oriented cannabis
in St. Marys County, law enforcement and
health officials are trying to come to grips
with its potential impacts on the community,
while others are eagerly awaiting the opportunities it could bring.
The state cannot make an estimate of its
economic impact of communities now but it
believes that it could create new jobs and other
economic benefits after a significant investment on the part of the applicant for construction and security of the drug.
Last year in Colorado, retailers sold nearly
$400 million in medical cannabis, generating
millions in tax revenue for the state, according to that states data.
Now legal for medicinal use in Maryland,
the state commission that regulates the drug
is still engaged in the process of finalizing the
ground rules for its growing and use.
Those rules still being debated in draft
form likely wont be finalized until later this
year, according to the Maryland Medical
Cannabis Commissions timeline.
Whether such a facility becomes a reality
here in Southern Maryland or not, local law
officers say its legality is not in question.
The law is the law and Im hoping they
play by the rules and that the rules are enforced, said Calvert County Sheriff Mike
Evans, regarding a similar application in his
jurisdiction.
Due to the stringent requirements under
which a medical marijuana facility would
likely have to operate, based on proposed
regulations, Evans said he would not consider
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along.
Activities include Disney characters
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The College of Southern Maryland announces the 2015-16 fine arts program, including dramatic, comedic and musical theater for
adults and children, performances of Latin,
barbershop, jazz and classical music, visual
arts and dance, and literary lectures.
The Fine Arts program at CSM is pleased
to be a part of an all-college theme of Music
for the 2015-16 academic year, said CSM
Communication, Arts and Humanities Chair
Dr. Stephen Johnson. CSM will be featuring
traditional as well as unique and innovative
ways of celebrating the theme of music on all
its campuses and in a variety of programs.
In addition to the annual music ensemble
concerts and recitals, theatrical events such
as the fall musicals Oliver! and Alexander, Whos Not Not Not Not Not Not Going
to Move will celebrate the theme. There will
also be informal brown bag lunch concerts
on campus, and diverse departments will
incorporate elements of music into their disciplines, such as science, art, languages and
mathematics.
The academic year of theatrical productions includes Main Stage Theatres Greater
Tuna, Oliver!, and Before it Hits Home;
Childrens Theatres Alexander, Whos Not
Not Not Not Not Not Going to Move, Little Prince and Spirit of Hispania: Hispanic
Tales by Jules Tasca; and Cause Theatres
The Bright Blue Mailbox Suicide Note, My
First Time and The Walls. Information on
performances is available at http://www.csmd.
edu/Arts/index.html.
Music performances include the Ward Virts
Concert Series at the Prince Frederick Campus which opens with local favorite, nationally
acclaimed Brian Ganz on piano and continues
with virtuosos of jazz, pop/classical and classical piano. For dates and musician bios, visit
http://www.csmd.edu/Arts/WardVirts/index.
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In time for the holidays, musical offerings
include CSMs Choral Concert, Barbershop
Concert, Jazz Ensemble Concert, Latin Ensemble Concert and Student Honors Recital.
For information on CSM ensembles, visit
http://www.csmd.edu/Arts/MusicEnsembles.
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End-of-semester dance presentations are
performed by students in CSMs dance and
theater programs.
Art exhibits from September through
May 2016 at the Tony Hungerford Memorial
Art Gallery on the La Plata Campus include
landscapes, photography, mixed media and
student works. For dates and artist bios, visit
http://www.csmd.edu/Arts/HungerfordGallery.html.
Connections Literary Series includes fall
and spring publications representing submissions in poetry, short story, photography and
art from students and the Southern Maryland
community. Readings will be posted on the
Connections web page at http://www.csmd.
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individuals must be aged 55-plus and reside in Calvert County. Please nominate persons who now serve or have served the
community through volunteer efforts or work. Winners will receive wonderful prizes. This event is sponsored by the Calvert
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Send the summer off with style at the End of Summer BBQ
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Team Trivia
Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd,
Dowell) 7 to 9:30 p.m.
Tuesday, August 18
Burger & Pint
Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd,
Dowell) 4 to 7 p.m.
Team Feud
Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd,
Dowell) 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Wednesday, August 19
Eco-Explorations
Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts
Center (13480 Dowell Rd., Dowell)
10 to 11 a.m.
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Calendar
Zumba Class
Dunkirk Fire Department, 3170 W Ward
Rd., Dunkirk- 7 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 experience 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
Zumbabonnie@comcast.net.
Tuesday, August 18
Leadshare Meeting
Calvert County Chamber of Commerce,
120 Dares Beach Rd., Prince Frederick8:30 a.m.
Meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month.
The meeting is located in the Chamber
Office. For more information visit www.
calvertchamber.org.
Hands Across Our Land
Email for location- 6:30 p.m.
Calvert Citizens for a Healthy Community
(CCHC) is hosting Hands Across Our
Land, an action of solidarity with communities facing fracked gas infrastructure.
Show your hands, raised high and clasped
in unity with each other! A confirmation
of our commitment to stop the fracking, pipelines, compressor stations and
everything else that gives Dominions
export plans a reason to exist. Our hands
will be linked at the same time as our allies
across our affected states. We will photograph our action, send press releases
and share, share share.Wear your We Are
Cove Point t-shirt! Shirts available at the
event for $20 donation. Questions? Email
Leslie Garcia at covepointherd@yahoo.
com
Non-Profit Alliance Meeting
Calvert County Chamber of Commerce,
120 Dares Beach Rd., Prince Frederick9:45 a.m.
The Calvert County Chamber of Commerce has formed the Chamber Non Profit
Alliance. The Non Profit Alliance offers
those in this vital sector the opportunity to
make a more impactful difference together
than they already do individually. Members
will share best practices about fundraising,
volunteer recruitment and retention and
budgeting. As a group they will coordinate
goals and better pursue limited resources
while gaining access to a database of
those resources. Meets the 3rd Tuesday
of each month. The meeting is located in
the Chamber Office. For more information visit www.calvertchamber.org.
Wednesday, August 19
Womens Democratic Club Monthly
Meeting
Adams, The Place for Ribs, 2200
Solomons Island Rd. S, Prince Fredericknoon
Meets each month usually on the second
Wednesday evening at a restaurant in the
county. For further information, contact
the clubs president, Marie Duffield, at
443-624-8864.
Sea Squirts: Chesapeake ABC
Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Road, Solomons- 10 to
10:30 a.m. or 11 to 11:30 a.m.
A free drop-in program for children
18-months to 3 years and their caregivers.
Friday, Aug. 14
Saturday, Aug. 15
Thursday, Aug. 13
Lego Mania
Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch,
3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach
2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Kindergarten - 5th graders join us for
more building fun at Lego Mania! Hear
a story, build awesome Lego creations,
and share them with your friends! No
registration requireddrop in and bring
a friend! Legos provided by Calvert
Library.
Lego Mania
Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch,
3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach
6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Kindergarten - 5th graders join us for
more building fun at Lego Mania! Hear
a story, build awesome Lego creations,
and share them with your friends! No
registration requireddrop in and bring
a friend.
Monday, Aug. 17
Books & Toys
Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920
H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons 10 to
11 a.m.
The Book of Unknown Americans by
Cristina Henriquez. Moms, parents,
caregivers and your tots! Book club for
mom, playtime for kids!
Calvert Eats Local
Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850
Costley Way 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Encourage local agriculture, discover
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Tuesday, Aug. 18
Drop-in Computer Coding
Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850
Costley 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
Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920
H. G. Trueman Road, 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 & Meet the Author
Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850
Costley Way 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Lady of Ashes by Christina Trent. In
1861 London, Violet Morgan is struggling to establish a good reputation
for the undertaking business that her
husband has largely abandoned. Unbeknownst to his wife, Graham, who has
nursed a hatred of America since his
grandfather soldiered for Great Britain in
the War of 1812, becomes involved in a
scheme to sell arms to the South. The
author will attend this book discussion.
Events
Friday, Aug. 21
Tuesday, Aug. 25
Drop-in Computer Coding
Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850
Costley 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
Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920
H. G. Trueman Road, 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.
From My Backyard
to Our Bay was first
developed by the Baltimore
County Soil Conservation
District. From there, the
booklet was given to each
of the Soil Conservation
Districts in the Chesapeake
Bay watershed area for
customization. If the 17.5
million residents who live in
the watershed area of the
Chesapeake Bay read this
booklet, and took to heart
its suggestions and best
practices, the Chesapeake
Bay would see a dramatic
increase in health. Obtain
a FREE copy of the
booklet by going to the St.
Marys River Watershed
Association, smrwa.org and
downloading it. The booklet
is available at Wentworth
Nursery in Charlotte Hall;
Chicken Scratch in Park
Hall; The Greenery in
Hollywood; Good Earth
Natural Food; and the St.
Marys Soil Conservation
District in Leonardtown.
Join your local watershed
association and make a
difference for Our Bay!
smrwa.org
Forest Stewardship
Forest land is important to the overall
health of the Chesapeake Bay. Forests
provide several layers, from the canopy
to the forest floor, that act as filters,
improve water quality, reduce sedimentation, remove nutrients, and regulate
stream flow during storms.
Marylands 2.5 million acres of forest,
most of it privately owned, cover approximately 42% of its land area. St.
Marys Countys land area is about 50%
forested, and has more than 400 miles
of shoreline. Wooded buffers along
these shorelines are critical to improving Bay health. Acre for acre, forested
lands produced the least amount of runoff and pollution. The County occupies
a forest transitional zone, where the
dominant tree species vary from oak/
hickory to tulip poplar to sweet gum/red
maple and loblolly pine.
Forests can be harvested on a sustainable basis for materials, including
structural lumber, crates, shelving
and furniture, flooring, mulch, and
pulp for paper. Forests can, in most
cases, provide these products while
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Go to trees.maryland.gov for information on planting trees. There is a Recommended Tree List for the program
Marylanders Plant Trees. There is a
$25.00 coupon on the website for purchasing a tree. However, the tree must
be on the eligible list of trees. There are
14 small trees, or 29 large trees on the
list that is updated periodically.
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This is the twenty-eighth in a series of articles that Mary Ann Scott (scottmaryann9@gmail.com) has adapted from From My Backyard to Our Bay in the hopes of increasing
awareness of the powerful booklet that could do so much to help the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. Look for the next article in next weeks County Times!
Bay-Wise landscapes
minimize negative impacts
on our waterways by using
smarter lawn management
techniques and gardening
practices. The University
of Maryland Extension
Master Gardener Bay-Wise
program in St. Marys
County offers hands-on
help with managing your
landscape by providing
information, a site visit, and
landscape certifications.
Our yardstick checklist is
easy to understand and
follow, and our team of
trained Master Gardeners
can help guide you
through it while offering
suggestions to improve
both the appearance
and sustainability of your
landscape.
301-475-4120
extension.umd.edu/baywise
Games
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Games
CLUES ACROSS
1. Molten rocks
7. More (Spanish)
10. Artists workrooms
12. Radiant light around an
object
13. More threadbare
14. Moses elder brother
15. Become aware of
16. Exclamation of relief
17. Swiss river
18. Mimics
19. Colored fabric
21. A bunch of bills
22. Despised
27. Todays Roker
28. Twilight Zone host
33. Three-toed sloth
34. Actor
36. Lawyers organization
37. Maldives capital
38. In bed
39. Wedgelike metal
fastener
40. Winglike structures
41. Mesoamerican resin
44. Glasses
45. Green
48. Large South American
burrowing rodent
49. Shoulder blades
50. Noahs boat
51. A female ogre
CLUES DOWN
1. Unkind
2. Vestments
3. A derisive remark
4. Japanese apricot
5. They __
6. Soviet Socialists
Republics
7. Arad river
8. Lined up one beside
another
9. Diego, Francisco or
Anselmo
10. One who analyzes
metals
11. To that place
12. Expressed pleasure
14. Fills with horror
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