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IN LOCAL
CALVERT PEOPLE TEND TO THINK OF
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LONG-RANGE PLANNER JENNY PLUMMER-WELKER
CONTENTS
LOCAL NEWS 3 COVER STORY
CRIME 6
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FEATURE 10
OBITUARIES 14
IN OUR COMMUNITY 15
COMMUNITY CALENDAR 18
LIBRARY CALENDAR 19
SENIOR CALENDAR 19 IN COMMUNITY
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ENTERTAINMENT CALENDAR 20
GAMES 21
CLASSIFIEDS 22
BUSINESS DIRECTORY 23
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8 Sports The Calvert County Times Thursday, July 27, 2017
Seahawk Volleyball
Schedule Released
By Nairem Moran of September, the Seahawks kick off Capital
St. Marys College of Maryland Athletic Conference action at Christopher
Newport (Sept. 29) and at Mary Washing-
Eight home matches highlight the 2017 ton (Sept. 30), the defending CAC champi-
St. Marys College of Maryland volley- ons who advanced the quarterfinals of the
ball schedule, which was just released by NCAA Tournament. St. Marys will travel
Their #2 v. Our #2
second-year head coach Kelly Martin. The twice to CNU, taking on the Captains on
Seahawks home-opener will be on Septem- October 18 as well.
ber 26 in the Michael P. OBrien Athletics & October starts off with a pair of confer-
Recreation Center Arena. ence matches at York College of Pennsyl-
The 27-match slate features seven pro- vania (Oct. 6) and at Penn State Harrisburg
grams which competed in the 2016 NCAA (Oct. 7) before returning home to square off
The careers despite the success realized from the
Division III Womens Volleyball Champion- against Eastern Mennonite University (Oct.
of Cleveland James partnership, Irving requested
ship Tournament. In addition, two schools, 8). After a match at Marymount (Va.) Uni-
guard Kyrie that the Cavs trade him last week.
University of Mary Washington (No. 14) and versity (Oct. 11), the Seahawks have a two-
Irving and Why? Irving is fatigued by being
Christopher Newport University (No. 24), match home-stand, hosting Wesley College
Wa s h i n g t o n Robin to Jamess Batman and desires
both finished the season ranked in the final (Oct. 13) and raising breast cancer awareness
guard John a new team where he can play alpha-
AVCA Division III Coaches Top 25 while when Salisbury University (Oct. 14) comes
Wall will dog and receive the credit he feels hes
Stevenson University received votes in the to campus.
be forever deserved. Never mind that James, at
final rankings. Goucher College will visit the OBrien
linked. Fair age 32, is likely in decline and may
St. Marys will be battle-tested when they ARC Arena on October 21 before St. Marys
or unfair, leave Cleveland after this season
take on 2016 NCAA Tournament participant, heads to Bridgewater (Va.) College on the
thats just how all things that would offer Irving the
Randolph-Macon College in their home- 25th. The Seahawks close out the regular
it is. The points of intersection are too leading role he covetsin Cleveland.
opener (Sept. 26) as the Seahawks first 12 season with a three-match home-stand, tak-
great; the comparison is too juicy to And the timing after the draft, after
matches of the season will be on the road. ing on Virginia Wesleyan College (Oct. 26),
ignore. free agency was just awful. It drips
The team begins the new campaign at Southern Virginia University (Oct. 27), and
Both players attended blueblood in- of impulsiveness and is saturated with
the Battlefield Classic hosted by Gettysburg Frostburg State University (Oct. 28) in back-
stitutions Wall chose Kentucky, Ir- self-interest.
College followed by a quad-match at Mc- to-back-to-back matches.
ving went to Duke and left for the In other words, Irving threw the lat-
Daniel College (Sept. 8-9) and tri-matches at The CAC Volleyball Championship Tour-
NBA after just one season. Both were est NBA version of a two-year-old fit.
Lancaster Bible College (Sept. 16) and Ste- nament begins on October 31 with first
number one overall picks in the NBA Conversely, just hours after Irvings
venson University (Sept. 23). Before the tri- round action while the semifinals and cham-
Draft - Wall (2010) and Irving (2011) trade request made headlines, Wall
matches, St. Marys will face another NCAA pionship match happen on November 2 and
- and have inked lucrative contract signed a four-year extension with the
Tournament as they travel to Baltimore to 4, respectively.
extensions. Both players have been Wizards. Wall is staying put and try-
face Johns Hopkins University.
four-time All-Stars. Both players are ing to build something that Wash-
Following their one and only home match nmoran@smcm.edu
among the best point guards in the ington hasnt had since 1978: a NBA
world. Ohand both wear number 2. champion. Hes pursuing his career-
Similar? Yes. Identical? No. The
differences
While Wall and Irving are both
defining ring and writing his legacy
organically: no team hopping, no trade
demands, no drama. Instead of shun-
Blue Crabs Rally Late to Split Series
point guards, their styles are unique. ning Washington because of all it isnt, The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs (8-8) Gil followed with a bases-loaded single,
Wall is a traditional point guard (a re- Wall is committed to elevating D.C. were victorious in the series finale against scoring two runs and putting Bridgeport
grettably negative description in this - a post-disco era third-world NBA the Bridgeport Bluefish (10-7) 9-4, rallying ahead 4-3. Zack Thornton (1-1) was then
great jump shot era). He orchestrates town - to basketballs pinnacle. And in the ninth to win the game. brought in from the bullpen, picking Fields
offense through masterful ball distri- Walls making that commitment in his Southern Maryland fell behind early in off of second to finally end the inning.
bution. Wall can score as required, typical all-business, no bull---- style: the matchup, as they looked to win the game The Bluefish turned their new one-run
but he thinks pass first. His court vi- Its as if Walls never seen a daytime and finish the series with a split. Gaby Her- advantage to their closer Elvin Ramirez.
sion is arguably the best; he inargu- soap, is unfamiliar with Susan Lucci nandez allowed a lead-off single to DArby Ramirez picked up two quick outs, be-
ably makes his teammates better (and and is disgusted by hysterical, tearless Myers, who stole second and advanced to fore everything fell apart in the inning for
a whole lot richer: see Bradley Beal faux-cries. third on a flyball. Myers came in from third Bridgeport. A single from Zach Cone start-
and Otto Porter). Considering recent team history, on a groundout from Jose Cuevas, opening ed the rally, before Garcia doubled him in,
Irving has a little Allen Iverson in Wall, not Irving, should be seeking the scoring on theafternoon. tying the game. Zach Wilson followed with
him. Hes a better pure shooter than professional asylum from his current The Blue Crabs were able to respond a single, scoring Garcia to retake the lead.
Iverson, but his offensive mentality is employer. But thats not Walls style. with a run of their own in the third on a solo Two more singles came next, scoring Wil-
identical: score. Pass? Well, sure Putting the money aside (its so in- homerun from Edwin Garcia. Both teams son for an insurance run. After L.J. Hoes
but only as necessary. evitably crazy for NBA stars that its were scoreless for the next two innings, be- was hit by a pitch to load the bases, an error
Walls and Irvings impressive indi- irrelevant), Walls decision to remain fore the Blue Crabs added two more runs, in right field emptied promptly emptied the
vidual career statistics illustrate this with Washington a team that needs taking their first lead of the day off Mike bases, scoring all three runners to take a 9-4
contrast. Walls averaged 18.8 points him more than he needs it - indicates Aquilino. Garcia walked to start the inning, advantage to the bottom of the ninth.
and 9.2 assists per game; Irvings that our #2 values being synonymous advancing to scoring position on a one-out Cody Eppley came on to shut down the
countered with 21.6 points and 5.5 as- with one team and one city and endear- single from Michael Snyder. Cory Vaughn game, working a quick 1-2-3 inning for
sists per game. ing himself to one fan base. In other followed with a single, scoring Garcia from Southern Maryland. The 9-4 win ended a
Pick your style. Toe-may-toe; Toe- words, Wall doesnt just value fame, second to take the lead. After a walk to L.J. two-game skid for the Blue Crabs, and se-
mah-toe. A finely crafted IPA or a advancing his brand and chasing Hoes, Aquilino was lifted from the game cured a split in the four-game road series.
porter. The Beatles or the Rolling titles, he values something thats all with the bases loaded and one out. Frank The Blue Crabs return to action Tuesday,
Stones. Splendid either way. but lost in major sports today: loyalty. Dejiulio Jr. took over, immediately allowing July 25th, for the series opener of the four-
But theres a non-basketball differ- So while Cleveland deals with chaos a sacrifice fly, scoring Snyder and putting game series against the Somerset Patriots.
ence between these two and it sur- in the wake of Irvings drama-bomb, the Blue Crabs ahead 3-1. The Blue Crabs will head to TD Bank Ball-
faced on the same day last week: Ir- consider, and appreciate, the calm sur- Hernandez continued strong on the park to face the First-Half Liberty Division
ving has a little drama in himWall rounding the Wizards. Consider and mound, allowing just four hits through his Champions. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05
not so much. appreciate John Wall, a man who has first seven innings of work. He finally ran P.M. on Tuesday.
In his first three seasons, Irvings determined that the greenest grass into trouble in the eighth, sacrificing the lead For more information on the Southern
Cavs won 21, 24 and 33 games. In the grows beneath his feet. in the inning. Sean Burroughs started the in- Maryland Blue Crabs, or to reserve your seat
last three, Clevelands recorded 53, 57 ning with a single, before an error at third today for any of the Blue Crabs upcoming
and 51 wins, appeared in three NBA Send comments to: put two men aboard. Two batters later, a home games, please visit our website at som-
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The change coincided with LeB- the inning. A strikeout picked up out num-
ron Jamess return to Cleveland. Yet ber two, before Hernandez walked Daniel From Southern Maryland Blue Crabs
Fields, cutting the lead to just one run. Jose
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Steve Weems
Moderate Commissioner with a Full Plate
By Dick Myers ers courteously and fairly. In further
Staff Writer explanation, he quoted the Golden Rule
from the Bible Do onto others as you
At the end of the day I am just a coun- would have others do onto you.
try boy, said Steve Weems in a July 24 Part of Weems public persona may
interview with the County Times. That come from being a political moderate.
country boy has a lot on his plate: Cal- The man chosen as this years Calvert
vert County Commissioner, chairman County Republican Man of the Year
of the Tri-County Council for Southern hasnt always been a Republican. He
Maryland, member of Comptroller Peter pointed out the historic fact that South-
Franchots Reform on Tap Task Force ern Maryland used to be by and large a
Committee, business owner, husband, conservative Southern Democratic area.
father and son. Although Weems is of- He switched at about the time that Presi-
ten in the middle of potentially conten- dent George W. Bush came along (as did
tious situations in his public life, he ex- many others in a county that now has a
udes a calmness and cordiality that can GOP majority).
be disarming in this world of political But regardless of party, Weems sad
divisiveness. he comes from the center of the politi-
Weems in describing himself as a cal spectrum fiscally conservative
country boy was responding to a ques- and socially moderate. He likens his
tion about whether he wasnt more like philosophy to that of Marylands GOP
the old-fashioned Southern-gentleman Governor Larry Hogan.
politician. Weems agreed with the prem- Weems, 46, is the proprietor of We-
ise of the question: We really are an myss Liquors in St. Leonard along with
acrimonious society with social media. his father Ronnie and several other fam-
He said his attitude towards everyone ily members. The store is in part of a
was forged from his family and working building that started in 1946 as a gas
in his family business. From his father, station. The building has been added Inside Wemyss Liquors store.
he learned the need to treat his custom- onto twice. In the beginning liquor
Thursday, July 27, 2017 The Calvert County Times Feature 11
sales were an afterthought; now its the having pressed for a property tax rate
mainbusiness. decrease. He said he has received a lot
When that gas station was built, St. of comment, both positive and negative,
Leonard had three or four grocery stores about it.
and four gas stations, the main road south Weems said he was surprised about
came right through town, and the county the reaction to his budget decision. Some
had 14,000 people. The dualization that of those he thought were his supporters
bypassed St. Leonard and a changing gas criticized the decision and some who he
station business environment led to the thought werent usually with him went
close of that part of the business in 1984. along with him this time.
The store is now filled with many va- Weems is one of several retail liquor
rieties of wines and craft beers. Weems store owners on Comptroller Peter Fran-
said it prebaby should be expanded again chots Reform on Tap Task Force (Cal-
to accommodate customer tastes for va- vert County liquor board member Beth
riety in a county that now has 90,000 Swoap is also a member). He said he be-
people. lieves fears of some in the industry that Decorations inside Wemyss Liquor store.
Weems started working at the store the three-tier system of manufacturer,
when he was seven. He attended Our distributor and retailer will be disman-
Lady Star of the Sea and St. Marys tled are unfounded. He said as a retailer
Ryken before graduating from Calvert he depends heavily on the distributors to
High School. He graduated from Frost- maintain the flow of products he needs METABOLIC TRAINING TO INCREASE METABOLISM & BURN FAT MORE EFFICIENTLY!
burg University with a major in history to succeed.
and a minor in business. He also took Earlier this year he was named Calvert
courses in Golf Course Management County Republican Man of the Year, a
at the University of Maryland, but left surprise and an honor for him. He said
when he was needed at the liquor store. he had a hint that something was going
Weems worked two summers at Ches- on when his mother attended with him,
apeake Hills Golf Course, now owned by a type of event she normally wouldnt
the county. Those courses at the Univer- goto.
sity of Maryland and his experience have In accepting the award, he called up
JOIN THE FREE
CHALLENGE
been helpful in the commissioners over- his mother and former commissioner
sight of the golf course, he said. Susan Shaw to sing to them, a reminder CHALLENGE
Weems was inspired by a close friend
who passed away just a month before
the filing deadline for county commis-
to everyone of another talent he is well-
known for. Occasionally he breaks out in
song at commissioner meetings.
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he passed away. That was a shock and a lowed him to sharpen his singing talents.
lesson that waiting to do something can He also was a big fan of the Gong Show
sometimes be too late. Weems won an at on TV. He knew the show came from
large seat in 2010 and was reelected in Hollywood, but thought it was Maryland
2014. instead of California. He hoped to cross
Weems decision to run initially was the river to appear on theshow.
also influenced by former commissioner With the election coming up next year,
Pat Buehler, whose family owns a store Weems recently told a meeting of Re-
on the opposite side of St. Leonard Road publican women that he had yet to de-
from Wemyss Liquors. Buehler is a rela- cide on running for a third term. He said
tive of Weems. At the commissioners his business and his fathers health and
July 25 meeting, Weems noted Buehlers the rest of his family, including his wife
(and fellow Commissioner Pat Nutters) Jamie Rouder (a teacher at Huntingtown
birthdays and called Buehler his mentor. High School) and children, Taylor (16)
The mild-mannered commissioner and Kade (8) are all to be considered in
hasnt shied away from responsibility making the decision.
and the limelight. Having served before In keeping with his style, he then
as chairman of the Tri-County Council, thanked the people of Calvert for put-
he agreed to serve again this year when ting hint a position to serve them. He
Calverts turn in the rotation came up. said the thing he most liked about being
He has found himself in the middle of a a commissioner was being in a position
hurricane, with Charles County pulling to helppeople.
most of its funding from the agency. The humility of being in this posi-
I believe it does far more good than is tion, just staying humble and knowing
ERIC AT 301-769-1177
recognized, Weems said of the regional I have been given the opportunity to
council that has been in existence since serve, he said of the rewards of office.
the late 1960s. He said how it survives But, he admitted of the job he has taken
the crisis will be determined in the next on, Its tough, and that includes the
year. If change is necessary sometimes many hours required of anyone making
thats just part of life, he said. that decision to serve.
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In Remembrance
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
guyleonard@countytimes.net after noon on Mondays may run in the following weeks edition.
Barry K. Parks Linda M. Lacey and her husband Greg Asbury Solomons in 2015. Bob has been and one grandson, Darren, of Dunkirk,
Barry K. Parks, 57, Leizear of Greenbelt, MD; a granddaugh- a Deacon in the Catholic Church since Maryland and one brother, Steve Trott of
of Broomes Island, ter Ronnie Marie Corey of Rose Haven, 1980, serving at St. Elizabeths in Rock- Shady Side.
Maryland passed MD and several nieces and nephews. ville, MD, and Our Lady Star of the Sea Audrey was also preceded in death by
away July 21, 2017 Visitation will be Thursday, July 27, 2017, in Solomons. As well as serving at St. her parents, Esther Irene and J. Crandall
in Prince Frederick, 6-8 p.m. at Rausch Funeral Home - Ow- Marys Ryken High School in Leonard- Trott of Shady Side; a sister Naomi Hin-
Maryland. He was ings 8325 Mount Harmony Lane, Owings town, MD, he has been a chaplain in hos- ton of Shady Side; and her brothers, Cal-
born on August 5, MD 20736 pitals, including Calvert Memorial Hos- vin Trott of Galesville and Stanley Trott
1959 to the late Cal- Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, pital. He is a 4th Degree member of the of Shady Side.
vin and Grace Mister July 28, 2017 at 11 a.m. at St. Anthonys Knights of Columbus, Past Commodore Memorial contributions may be
Parks. Barry grew Catholic Church, 8816 Chesapeake Av- of the Grosse Point Sail Club, a life mem- made to Centenary UMC Shady
up and lived in the small community of enue, North Beach MD 20714. ber of the United States Power Squadron, Side, 6248 Shady Side Road
Broomes Island most of his life where he Interment will be at Mount Olivet Past Commander of The Detroit Power Shady Side MD 20764.
shared many friends and extended family. Cemetery, 1300 Bladensburg Road, N.E., Squadron and the Potomac Power Squad- Funeral arrangements by Rausch Fu-
Barry was known to lend a hand and give Washington, D.C. 20002. ron, a member of the Patuxent River Sail neral Home.
a smile to all who knew him. He worked Memorial contributions may and Power Squadron, and a member of the
as a skilled auto and boat mechanic, at sev- be made to Multiple Sclerosis So- Solomons Island Yacht Club. He was the
eral shops around Calvert County. Barry ciety, 2219 York Road Suite 302 director of the Family Life Bureau for the Stanley John Colarusso, Jr
enjoyed hunting, shing, boating, NAS- Timonium MD 21093; website: http:// Archdiocese of Washington in the 1970s. Stanley John Co-
CAR, and drag racing. He is survived by www.nationalmssociety. His greatest honor was being awarded the larusso, Jr., 65, of
his brother, Buddy Parks and an aunt, Sha- Pro Ecclesia et Pontice medal by St. John Lothian passed away
ron Miller. Please join the family on Satur- Deacon Robert (Bob) Connelly Paul II. The highest award for clergy by July 17, 2017 at his
day August 5, 2017, 11 AM at the Broomes Deacon Robert the Pope. residence. He was
Island School House where there will be a (Bob) Connelly (Age Bob always loved the sea and sailing, born June 7, 1952 in
brief prayer service and meal to follow. If 88) of Solomons, and he will always be known as a man of Washington, D.C,
anyone desires please bring a dish, along MD, originally from gentleness and kindness. to Stanley John and
with any good Barry stories to share. Lusby, MD, passed Visitation will be Monday, July 31, Janet Esther (Shipe)
mums the word. away on July 18, 2017. 2017, 9:30-11 a.m. at Our Lady Star of Colarusso. John was
Memorial Service will be Saturday, Au- Our beloved hus- the Sea Catholic Church, 225 Alexander raised in the Washington, D.C. area and
gust 5, 2017 at 11 a.m. at Broomes Island band, father, and Street, Solomons MD 20688. Mass of graduated from Potomac High School. He
School House, School Road, Broomes Is- brother, went home Christian Burial will follow at 11 a.m. at was employed as a telecommunications
land MD 20615. to the Father after a the church. Interment will follow in the specialist with Verizon for many years
Memorial contributions may be made short illness. He is survived by his wife church cemetery. until his retirement. John enjoyed watch-
to Broomes Island Wesleyan Church, of 59 years, Jane Slade Connelly, his son, Memorial contributions may be made to ing football and was an avid Washington
8520 Church Street, Broomes Island MD Richard Campbell Connelly of Richmond, Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic School Redskins fan. He also loved spending
20615; Phone: 410-586-0793. VA, his daughters MaryBeth Barnette P.O. Box 560, Solomons MD 20688. time with his dog Maria.
Funeral arrangements by Rausch Fu- (Marty) of Southern Shores, NC, and Funeral arrangements by Rausch Fu- John was preceded in death by his wife
neral Home. Heather Najjar (Haytham) of Gaithers- neral Home. Sharon Colarusso, sisters Nancy Dade and
burg, MD, and 7 grandchildren. He was Marie Higgs and his parents Stanley, Sr.
Margaret Louise Lacey predeceased by his son, William Slade Audrey E. Seibert and Janet Colarusso. He is survived by
Margaret Louise Connelly. He was the son of Dr. Richard Audrey E. Seib- his children Stanley John Colarusso III
Lacey, 93, of Rose Campbell Connelly and Hazel Burley of ert, 84, of Shady and his wife Caryn of Broomes Island,
Haven, MD passed Grosse Point, Michigan. He also leaves 2 Side passed away on Jessica M. Colarusso of Upper Marlboro
away July 21, 2017 sisters, MaryDee Tapler and Connie Kin- July 18, 2017 after a and Heather R. Colarusso of Clinton. He
at Calvert Memo- ner, along with many nieces, nephews, brief illness. She was is also survived by grandchildren Eric,
rial Hospital. She was grandnieces and grandnephews. born in Annapolis on Christopher, Jonathan, Jaden and Gianna
born May 17, 1924 in Bob graduated from Campion Jesuit October 12, 1932 to as well as his sister Sharon Flynn and her
River Springs, MD High School in Wisconsin and received Esther and Crandall husband Dave of Owings.
to Robert Boyd and a BS and MBA from The University of Trott of Shady Side. Memorial contributions may be made
Lillian Marie (El- Detroit. He retired as an executive from She attended South- to NAMI Maryland, 10630 Little Patexent
lis) Cheseldine. Margaret was a retired C&P Telephone Co., now Verizon. He ern High School and married James L. Parkway Suite 475, Columbia MD 21044,
secretary with Georgetown University. was a crew member on the Williamsburg, Seibert, Jr. in 1950. She was a homemaker website: www.namimd.org.
She was married to John Joseph Lacey the presidential Yacht for President Har- who enjoyed gardening and playing soft- Funeral arrangements by Rausch Fu-
who preceded her in death on August 15, ry Truman, and following that was crew ball in her younger years. neral Home.
2014. She was also preceded in death by aboard the destroyer, USS Gyatt. Audrey was preceded in death by her
a daughter Suzanne Marie Henderson. Bob moved from North Bethesda in husband James. She is survived by a son,
Margaret is survived by a daughter 1993, living in Lusby until he moved to James L. Seibert, III, his wife Jennifer
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Community Calendar
Friday, July 28
Chesapeake Biological Laboratory
Visitor Center
200 Farren Avenue, Solomons, MD 20688
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sunday, July 30
Insectival
Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts
Center
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
YoungatHeart By Office of Aging Staff
Its a big ocean for two baby leatherback Whats an Insectival? Its an INSECT
turtles! Join Laurie and Tica on their FESTIVAL! Admission: members free; Crab Feast 2017 Calvert Pines Senior
adventure as they search for food together non-members $4; kids 4 & under free. Join your friends for this years Center (CPSC)
and try to find their way home. Free book Indoor & outdoor fun! Buzz on in as we Crab Feast to be held at each senior Have fun making a Summer Craft
readings at: 11:00 PM, 1:30 PM, and 3:30 celebrate and investigate insects through center, Wednesday, August 30, with Sally, Thursday, August 3, 11
PM. Dr. Helen Bailey will sign books after games, art activities, bug hunts and show 12:30 p.m. Fee: $21. Choose one of a.m. Free. All supplies provided.
each reading for families wishing to pur- & tell fun! Each guest will receive a punch the following: 6 steamed crabs, crab Aloha! The CREATE! For Seniors
chase copies ($20.00 per book). Space is pass that will guide them through vari- cake sandwich, or soft-shell crab Program will host its annual Luau
limited and available on a first-come, first ous activities ending with a prize and fun sandwich. You can also choose two Luncheon, Friday, August 4, 12:30
served basis. photo opps! Interested in having a booth of the following: salad or coleslaw p.m. Wear your tropical shirt and
or doing a presentation at our Insectival? and corn on cob or green beans. enjoy a themed lunch and Hawaiian
Saturday, July 29 Call or email us to learn more! www.an- Soft drinks and iced tea will also
be provided. Call your local senior
performances. Must pre-register
nmariegarden.org info@annmariegar- for lunch by August 2.
Free Residential Shredding Event den.org, 410-326-4640. center to register by August 18: Cal- Play Special Bingo and win prizes,
Northern High School vert Pines - 410-535-4606; North Tuesday, August 8, 10:30 a.m.
2950 Chaneyville Road, Owings, MD Beach - 410-257-2549; Southern
8:00 AM 2:00 PM Monday, July 31 Pines - 410-586-2748.
North Beach Senior
The Calvert County Division of Solid
Waste is hosting a free shredding event for Wine & Dish: Beachy Platters Calvert Meals on Wheels Center (NBSC)
This months Ask the Expert Nurse
county residents. The event will be held Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Cen- Board of Director Talk will focus on Edema, the
rain or shine. All paper must be removed ter, Solomons, Maryland
from plastic bags and cardboard boxes. Pa- 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM Volunteer Opportunities swelling from injury or inflamma-
per clips and staples are acceptable. Bind- Sarah Houde leads this workshop where An opening for Vice President of tion, Tuesday, August 1, 10 a.m.
ers and binder clips are not acceptable. students will create a sea-inspired platter Calvert Meals on Wheels and two Get in the spirit and come dressed in
There is no limit per resident and proof and dip bowl using clay slabs and pinched openings for Directors present vol- blue for our annual Senior Citizen
of residency is required. Certificates of pottery. Platters will be decorated with unteer opportunities for people who Day, Red Carpet Senior Showcase
destruction will be provided if requested. textures, glazes, and more. Bring your fa- want to serve their local commu- and Senior Spirit Day, Monday,
Businesses are prohibited from this event. vorite beverage for a fun and relaxing cre- nities. CMOW is an all-volunteer, August 7, 10:30 a.m. Enjoy Special
For information about this event, call the ative night out. A perfect date night, girls non-profit organization which pro- Senior Awards and a Red Carpet
Calvert County Division of Solid Waste at night or gift idea! Call 410-326-4640 for vides a home delivered mid-day Showcase honoring our seniors
410-326-0210 or visit www.co.cal.md.us/ more information or visit www.annmarie- meal five days a week to the home- aged 90+ followed by lunch. Pre-
recycle. garden.org to register. bound. The Vice President works registration required for lunch.
with the President and Treasurer to
Hellen Creek Nature Walk with SOMD oversee the financing & funding of Southern Pines Senior
Sierra Club Tuesday, August 1 Calvert Meals on Wheels. Direc-
tors support or lead special projects Center (SPSC)
11745 Clifton Dr, Calvert, Maryland
20657 for Calvert Meals on Wheels. The
Simon Spalding Throughout August, look for light-
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM upcoming term begins in Septem-
Calvert Marine Museum house-themed events and activities.
Join us in exploring the Hellen Creek Na- ber 2017. For more information,
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM For instance, enjoy some Light-
ture Preserve in its summer clothes. We go to www.calvertmealsonwheels.
The Road Scholar Music Series presents house Trivia, Friday, August 4,
will be identifying birds, trees, shrubs, org or contact us at calvertmealson-
Simon Spalding in the Harms Gallery. 11:30 a.m.
vines, flowers, insects, and whatever else wheels@comcast.net.
Spalding is a well-known interpreter of Experience breathtaking cinema-
pauses long enough. Bring a camera, bin- traditional maritime music, at ease with tography and an insight into the
oculars, and bug spray. Contact info: Rob- styles including English, Scottish, Scandi- amazing history and romance of
ert Boxwell (410) 610-5124 bobboxwell@ navian, Russian, and American folk mu- lighthouses during the Legendary
hotmail.com. sic. Besides his beloved violin, he plays Lighthouses Documentary, Mon-
over fifty instruments. Tickets are $10 day, August 7, 12:30 p.m.
Volunteer Gardening at Calvert and available at the door (cash or check).
NatureCenter Doors open at 6 p.m. with beer and wine
Battle Creek Cypress Swamp Nature for sale.
Center
Events
Thursday, July 27 Monday, July 31 Wednesday, August 2
Summer Fun Performance - Tom Crowl.
7:00-8:00pm.
MakePlayLearn Monday Morning Fun Summer Fun Performance Tom Crowl. Reading In Progress Ventriloquist, Tom
10:00-11:00am 10:00-11:00am 10:00-10:45am Crowl, and his friends are out to Build
Take building and creativity to a whole Join us at 10 am for dancing, stories, Tom Crowl - Reading In Progress Ven- a Better World this summer. Dangerous
new level at the library. We provide the movies and fun. Calvert Library Prince triloquist, Tom Crowl, and his friends are Duck & SinGin Dragon highlight books
space, Legos and other building materi- Frederick. out to Build a Better World this sum- and build comedy in a program that will
als.. you provide the imagination. Calvert mer. Dangerous Duck & SinGin Dragon keep the audience laughing. For kids of all
Library Southern Branch. Green Crafting highlight books and build comedy in ages. Calvert Library Prince Frederick.
2:00-5:00pm a program that will keep the audience
JobSource Mobile Career Center
1:00-3:00pm
Green crafters will meet on Mondays to
make crafts out of material that would
laughing. For kids of all ages. Calvert Li-
brary Southern Branch.
Thursday, August 3
Stop by to visit the JobSource Mobile Ca- typically be thrown away. Crocheting, MakePlayLearn
reer Center for your job search needs! Get needlework, and simple tying will be Summer Storytime (Sunrise Garden) 10:00-11:00am
job counseling and rsum help, search for used. Teens welcome. Calvert Library 10:00-10:45am Take building and creativity to a whole
jobs and connect with Southern Maryland Southern Branch. Join us for our weekly Summer storytimes new level at the library. We provide the
JobSource. No registration. Calvert Li- which are held at different venues in the space, Legos and other building materi-
Tuesday, August 1
brary Southern Branch. Beach area. These themed storytimes are als.. you provide the imagination. Calvert
for families with children of multiple ages Library Southern Branch.
Get Crafty @ Your Library Summer Fun Performance Ventrilo- and include stories, songs and ngerplays.
2:00-3:30pm quist Tom Crowl This weeks storytime will be at Sun- Rsum and Cover Letter Workshop
Need a place to get out of the heat and just 10:00-11:00am rise Garden (3rd & Bay Avenue in North 1:00-3:00pm
hang with friends? Come to the Southern Reading In Progress Ventriloquist, Tom Beach.) hosted by Calvert Library Twin Need help with your rsum? Join job
Branch to a relaxing, creative space for Crowl, and his friends are out to Build Beaches Branch. counselor Sandra Holler in a small group
tweens and teens to come in and create. a Better World this summer. Dangerous to learn what makes a strong rsum and
Lots of craft supplies provided. Music, Duck & SinGin Dragon highlight books MakePlayLearn! cover letter. If you have one started, bring
snacks and fun! No registration. Calvert and build comedy in a program that will 1:00-4:00pm it with you so editing can happen on the
Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. keep the audience laughing. For kids of Children drop by to play games, make spot. One printed copy helps. Please regis-
Trueman Road, Solomons. all ages. Calvert Library Twin Beaches crafts and art projects. MakerSpace is ter. Calvert Library Prince Frederick.
Branch. open from 1-4 pm before, during and after
SummerSTEAM the Summer Fun Performances. Calvert On Pins & Needles
2:30-3:30pm Summer Fun Performance - Ventrilo- Library Prince Frederick. 2:00-4:00pm
Combat the heat and join our interactive quist Tom Crowl Bring your quilting, needlework, knitting,
SummerSTEAM hour exploring excit- 2:00-3:00pm Summer Fun Performance - Tom Crowl. crocheting or other project for an after-
ing ways to build a better world through Reading In Progress Ventriloquist, Tom 2:00-3:00pm noon of conversation and shared creativ-
stories, activities and a snack. Calvert Li- Crowl, and his friends are out to Build Reading In Progress Ventriloquist, Tom ity. No registration. Calvert Library Twin
brary Prince Frederick. a Better World this summer. Dangerous Crowl, and his friends are out to Build Beaches Branch.
Duck & SinGin Dragon highlight books a Better World this summer. Dangerous
SummerSTEAM and build comedy in a program that will Duck & SinGin Dragon highlight books SummerSTEAM
2:30-3:30pm keep the audience laughing. For kids of all and build comedy in a program that will 2:30-3:30pm. Combat the heat and join our
Combat the heat and join our interactive ages. Calvert Library Fairview Branch @ keep the audience laughing. For kids of all interactive SummerSTEAM hour explor-
SummerSTEAM hour, exploring exciting Dunkirk Volunteer Fire Department, 3170 ages. Calvert Library Prince Frederick. ing exciting ways to build a better world
ways to build a better world through sto- West Ward Road, Dunkirk. through stories, activities and a snack.
ries, activities and a snack. This week: In- SummerSTEAM Calvert Library Prince Frederick.
ternational Space Station. Calvert Library Flying Needles 2:30-3:30pm
Fairview Branch. 6:00-9:00pm Combat the heat and join our interactive MakePLayLearn
Knitting, crocheting and portable crafting SummerSTEAM hour exploring excit- 2:30-3:30pm. Take building and creativity
MakePlayLearn group open to anyone wanting to join in ing ways to build a better world through to a whole new level at the library. We pro-
2:30-3:30pm and share talents, crafting time or learn a stories, activities and a snack. Calvert Li- vide the space, Legos and other building
Take building and creativity to a whole new skill. No registration. Calvert Library brary Southern Branch. materials.. you provide the imagination..
new level at the library. We provide the Southern Branch. Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch.
space, Legos and other building materi- SummerSTEAM
als.. you provide the imagination. Calvert Manga Otaku Artist Nights 2:30-3:30pm Parent/Tween Summer Book Meet-Up:
Library Twin Beaches Branch. 7:00-8:30pm Combat the heat and join our interactive The War That Saved My Life
On 1st Tuesdays and 3rd Mondays, com- SummerSTEAM hour exploring excit- 6:30-8:00pm
Saturday, July 29 ics and manga fans ages 10 to 17 gather ing ways to build a better world through Parents and tweens (entering grades 5-7)
at the Twin Beaches Branch to learn the stories, activities and a snack. Calvert Li- will meet up to talk about The War That
Construction Zone techniques of drawing for comics. Join brary Twin Beaches Branch. Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker
2:00-4:00pm us! Please register. Calvert Library Twin Bradley. A young disabled girl and her
Bring your family to explore the Librarys Beaches Branch. Book Discussion - (Lotus Cafe) brother are evacuated from London to the
building sets. Its come and go construc- 6:30-8:00pm English countryside during World War II,
tive time in the storytime room as we Writers by the Bay @ the Library Recurring monthly book discussion held where they nd life to be much sweeter
bring out the librarys collection of Legos, 7:00-8:30pm at Lotus Cafe. This months book is: Un- away from their abusive mother. Register
Keva Planks, Lincoln Logs, Blocks, Mag- Looking for a writers group? All writ- derground Railroad, by Colson White- in person at your branch and pick up your
formers and more. No registration. Cal- ers and would-be writers are welcome to head. Calvert Library Southern Branch, . copy of the book! Space is limited! Cal-
vert Library Prince Frederick. come for critique & camaraderie. Calvert vert Library Twin Beaches Branch.
Library Prince Frederick.
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20 Entertainment The Calvert County Times Thursday, July 27, 2017
Going On
Justin Moore
In Entertainment
Robbie Kidwell
Anglers Seafood Bar & Grill, Tuesday, Aug 1st
Solomons Ben Connelly
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17. Midway between south 64. Wrath 32. Protocols
and southeast 65 A citizen of Iran 34. Stands up
18. Baseballs The Big Hurt 66. American state 35. Linear unit
20. A serialized set of 67. Explosive 36. Songs
programs 68. One who challenges 40. One of the six noble
22. A woody climbing plant 69. ___ senilis gases
23. Japanese metropolis 70. Armative 41. Cheerful readiness
24. Whirlpool 45. Zoroastrian concept of
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30. WWII British ghter 2. Brief are one type 48. Containing salt
Blackburn __ 3. Repeated 52. Chadic language
31. Ancient Briton tribe 4. Quitter 53. Fed
33. Injurious weeds (Bib.) 5. Paddles 54. Beef or chicken intestine
37. Nonredundant 6. Broadway actress Hagen 56. Hill in Australia and
38. Turf 7. Politician Paul London
39. Canned sh 8. Joint 57. Waiting for Lefty
41. Teams best pitcher 9. Ottoman military men playwright
42. Touchdown 10. Covers for illegal 59. A list of available dishes
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44. Rattling breaths
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60. Have already done
61. Geological time
62. Swiss river
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