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Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Carolyn Hart and the chambers Board of Directors have welcomed change during Harts rst year with the Chamber of Commerce.
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Katelyn Holland, left, and Alyssa Dolina show off the dictionaries they received from the Prince Frederick Rotary Club.
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and community events, all with the intention to talk to the citizens of Calvert County and find out what they need from their representative. Her intention is to continue fighting for legislation that matters and makes a difference, Kullen said. During her original tenure in the House of Delegates, she fought for bills they may not receive the spotlight, such as womens health bill that was heard on the same day as a gun bill. The weapon based legislation got more attention, Kullen said, but other bills were just as important and impacted just as many people. I have a wild collection of people supporting me, Kullen said, noting that
at her campaign kickoff alone there were doctors, lawyers, artists, scientists, fire fighters and military veterans. She made sure to thank her husband, local government employee Steve Kullen, for his continuous support. I will ask Steve to do more than anyone should do for their spouse, she said, adding that during past campaigns he would stay up with her until 3 or 4 a.m. then turn around and leave for work at 6 a.m. For more information about candidates running in the 2014 election, visit elections.state.md.us/. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
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By Sarah Miller Staff Writer Fridays Creek Winery and Adult Day Care of Calvert County (ADCCC) teamed up on Saturday evening for the first ever Care to Wine fundraiser. The fundraiser benefited ADCCC and featured a four-course meal of signature southern dishes, plus dessert, from Saphron Restaurant, with wine pairings from Fridays Creek Winery. ADCCC is licensed and regulated by the Department of Health and Men-
tal Hygiene, according to Director Ruth Lake. They care for adults during the day who need continuous care she said. Additional fundraisers include periodic, in-house, yard sales. The next yard sale will be on Nov. 9 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and will feature vendors such as Lia Sophia and Tupperware. It will be at the adult daycare facility located at 975 Solomons Island Road in Prince Frederick. For more information, visit www. adcofcalvertcounty.org. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
Color the picture the best you can. Bring it to Dunkirk Hardware, that's the plan. We will tape it to the wall so people can see, how talented you are and you might be, one of the winners of the contest in Dunkirk, and get one of the prizes - that's a real perk !
Bring the picture in by November 21st. Judging will be done and winners announced by November 28th. Prizes will be given out for 0-6 years, 6-8 years and 8-10 years.
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A group of LSM 2014 class members has decided to focus on making a direct impact on local water quality by undertaking an oyster reef installation in the St. Marys River. Filter-feeding oysters aid in the clean-up of our local watershed and contribute to a healthier Chesapeake Bay. Classmates Ray Dodson, Bob Lewis, Beverly Brown, Holly Meyer, Joe Klausner, Rebecca Bridgett, Jeff Lehnertz, Michelle Ruble, MaryAnne Bowman and Carrie Kelly have made replenishing the oyster population their Legacy Project, with a goal of ensuring future generations will be able to enjoy the beautiful waterways which surround the Southern Maryland region. Bob Lewis, Executive Director of the St. Marys River Watershed Association, knows a thing or two about building oyster reefs and has worked with numerous groups to create a three-dimensional habitat in the rivers sanctuary. The LSM classmates have dubbed themselves The Spat Pac and have set the pace committing their own financial support and volunteer hours to create an oyster reef, complete with spat, or infant oysters, on Saturday, Nov. 16. Fellow classmates have already jumped on board to help and the group hopes LSM alumni and community members will show support of their eco-conscious efforts. They ask for a $30 contribution and welcome volunteers to meet them on the waterfront at St. Marys College of Maryland to be part of something lasting and beneficial for our community. Volunteers age 11 and up should wear work clothes and footwear which covers the feet. The Watershed Association will provide life jackets, gloves and food. Heavy-duty wheelbarrows are needed and participants will meet at Barry Friedmans, 47171 Snow Hill Manor Road at 9 a.m. For more information on oyster reefs and their vital role in the health of the watershed or to make a tax-deductible donation via PayPal, visit www.smrwa.org. Foul weather date is Sunday, Nov. 17. Please RSVP and send any inquiries to leadershipsomd@gmail.com. We hope youll be part of revitalizing the mighty oyster in the St. Marys River with us.
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By Sarah Miller Staff Writer I could use this, said Windy Hill Elementary School third grader Sydney Cooksey while examining a page detailing parts of speech in her new dictionary. The dictionary was a gift from the Prince Frederick Rotary Club. During the coming week, Rotarians will pass out more than 1,200 dictionaries to third grade students across the county. The Rotary Club is a service organization, Rotarian Gene Karol said to third grade students at Windy Hill Elementary School, the first stop on the Rotary Clubs annual tour of Calvert Countys schools. Our job is to help people, Karol said, explaining that the club offers scholarships, offers support to exchange students and raises money to fight polio. Students were pleased to receive dictionaries. Itll be fun to explore the dictionary, said Windy Hill third grader Katelyn Holland. sarahmiller@countytimes.net
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affect local business owners and getting information to chamber members. The Board of Directors sets the direction of the Chamber, Hart said. They give her direction and she works to fulfill their vision. Its one thing to have an idea and another to execute it, said Chamber of Commerce member Wayne Shoemaker. Carolyn is good as executing ideas. The relationship between the Calvert Chamber of Commerce and county government is one of the strongest Hart has seen in her experience. Board of Directors President Andrew Applegate, president and executive director of Asbury Solomons, agreed. He said local government and the Chamber of Commerce Members of local government have had differences of opinion but they work together to benefit Calvert County. Theres enough antagonism in Washington, he said. We dont need to do that in Calvert County. Local government officials and chamber representatives can always be found together at ribbon cutting and anniversary celebrations.
Shoemaker, a State Farm agent, has been helping businesses plan their ribbon cuttings and anniversary events for eight years. He gives them resources and media contacts in addition to advice on who to invite and what to have on hand during the event, such as refreshments. Most new business owners dont know how to organize a formal ribbon cutting, Hart said, and praised Shoemaker for his efforts. As a small business owner, I believe every business deserves a celebration, Hart said. She has personal experience with the trials involved in simply opening a business she and her Husband, Mike Hart, own Patuxent Wine and Spirits in Lusby. The Harts are among the 70 percent of Chamber of Commerce members who are small business owners. Shoemaker is one of several committee chairmen in the Chamber of Commerce. Not all committee leaders are members of the Board of Directors, but they do all report to the board during regular meetings, according to Applegate. Applegate praised Hart for her work
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Prince Frederick Barrack on TWITTER: The Maryland State Police, Barrack U Twitter account following is growing. Follow @MSP_Prince_Fred to be a part of important Maryland State Police activity and information affecting the citizens of Southern Maryland. You can also contact us any time with questions or information about crime and other police activity. DUI & Possession of Marijuana: On Oct. 27 at 5:19 p.m., Trooper First Class Lewis stopped a vehicle for traffic violations on Rt. 2 at Federal Oak Drive in Sunderland. Mactrell D. Rawlings, 23 of Sunderland, was arrested for driving under the influence. A search revealed that Rawlings was in possession of Marijuana, Codeine, Cocaine and drug paraphernalia. A passenger, Shawdea N. Smith, 33 of Sunderland, was in possession of Codeine, Cocaine and drug paraphernalia. Rawlings and Smith were incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center. DUI & Concealed Dangerous Weapon: On Oct. 27 at 8 p.m., Trooper Palumbo was dispatched to the WAWA store in Prince Frederick to check the welfare of a driver. A witness reported that prior to entering the parking lot, the driver of the vehicle was driving erratically. While speaking with the driver, Evan A. Conner, 32 of Owings, the odor of alcohol was detected. Conner failed field sobriety testing and was placed under arrest for DUI. A search revealed that Conner was in possession of a concealed knife. Conner was incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center. Shoplifting: On Oct. 28 at 12:01 p.m., Trooper First Class Smith responded to the K-Mart in Prince Frederick for a reported shoplifting. Wilford A. Folwer Jr., 49 of Sunderland, attempted to steal stereo speakers and power tools from the business. Fowler was issued a criminal citation charging him with theft. Possession of Oxycodone: On Oct. 29 at 9:39 a.m., Trooper First Class Wiesemann stopped a vehicle on Rt. 4 at the Thomas Johnson Bridge in Solomons for traffic violations. A search of the vehicle revealed oxycodone. Bronte E. Gantt, 35 of Lusby, was arrested and incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center. Arrest Warrant / Possession of Drugs: On Oct. 28 at 3:26 p.m., Trooper First Class Lewis stopped a vehicle in the Parking lot of the Town and Country Liquor store in Port Republic after observing erratic driving. A check through MVA revealed that the driver, Troy A. Humphreys, 44, was driving on a revoked license. He was arrested and a subsequent search revealed he possessed marijuana. A passenger, Ryan R. Green, 33 of Huntingtown, was found to have two open warrants through the Calvert County Sheriffs Office. He was found to be in possession of Codeine powder and Suboxone. Both were arrested and incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center. Disorderly Conduct: On Oct. 30 at 9:07 p.m., Trooper Palumbo responded to the Bridge Liquors in Prince Frederick for a disorderly person. Melissa A. Thompson, 23 of Lusby, was extremely intoxicated, yelling profanities causing disturbance. She was arrested and incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center. Possession with intent to distribute Marijuana: On Oct. 31 at 12:50 a.m., Trooper First Class Esnes responded to the 9000 block of Michael Way in Owings to check a report of a suspicious vehicle. The Trooper discovered that a drug transaction had taken place. Investigation revealed that Curtis M. Fugate, 24 of Port Republic, was in possession of marijuana that he just purchased. Robert M. Clay, 23 of Owings, was at the scene and had just sold the drugs to Fugate. Both were arrested and transported to the Prince Frederick Barrack for processing. Burglary: On Oct. 28 at 2:28 p.m., Trooper Follin was notified of copper thefts from a residence in the 4000 block of Leitches Wharf Rd. Suspects have been developed from a previous theft of a lawn mower at the residence and charges are pending. Fraud: On Nov. 1 at 1:35 p.m., Trooper First Class Wiesemann responded to the 11800 block of Arrowhead Trail in Lusby for a report regarding a general contractor taking money from a homeowner and failing to render any services. Investigation continues. Burglary: On Nov. 2 at 8:25 a.m., Trooper First Class Wiesemann responded to the 5800 block of Long Beach Drive in St. Leonard for a reported burglary. The resident woke up to find a male sleeping on the sofa. Matthew K. McFaden, 29 of La Plata, was located by Troopers and arrested. He was charged with 4th degree burglary, destruction of property, and being intoxicated in public. He was incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center. Disorderly Conduct: On Nov. 2 at 7:51 p.m., Trooper First Class Merkelson was handling a DUI arrest on German Chapel Rd. in Port Republic. During the traffic stop, the passenger, Thomas J. Dresser, 41 of Prince Frederick, became disorderly and caused a disturbance to residents in the area. Dresser was arrested for disorderly conduct and was incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.
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During the week of Oct. 28 through Nov. 3 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriffs Office responded to 1,331 calls for service throughout the community. Citizens with information on the following crimes or any criminal activity in Calvert County who wish to report it anonymously can now access the Calvert County Crime Solvers link through the Sheriffs Office website. Go to http://www.co.cal.md.us/residents/safety/law/sheriff/ and click on the Crime Solvers link to leave an anonymous tip on-line. Information leading to the arrest and conviction of a suspect could result in a $1,000 reward.
CDS Violation Case #13-63661: On Oct. 28 shortly before midnight, Dep. L. Wood conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle at Rousby Hall and H.G. Trueman Roads in Lusby. She found the driver, identified as Jessica Lyn Dayhoff, 23 of Upper Marlboro, to be in possession of suspected drugs and charged her with possession of a schedule I drug; Marijuana, in the amount less than 10 grams.
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CDS Violation Case #13-64066: At 8:07 p.m. on Oct. 30, DFC A. Woodford responded to the parking lot of the Peking Inn on Chesapeake Beach Road in Chesapeake Beach for a citizen complaint of a suspicious vehicle. The complainant advised that he observed a vehicle driving slowly back and forth on Dumbarton Drive in Dunkirk and he followed the suspect vehicle to the parking lot. Woodford approached the suspect vehicle and made contact with the driver, identified as Terrence David Brooks, 32 of Prince Frederick. Brooks Brooks was evasive during questioning and was found to be driving on a suspended and revoked license. Brooks then put his hand in his pocket and was told to keep them out of his pocket but he refused. He then became combative and tried to flee, however, he was subdued and found to be in possession of suspected drugs. Brooks was arrested and charged with resisting arrest, possession of a schedule I drug; Marijuana, possession of a schedule II drug; Phencyclidine, in sufficient quantity to indicate an intent to distribute, possession of a schedule II drug; Cocaine, in sufficient quantity to indicate an intent to distribute, possession of cocaine, possession of phencyclidine and possession of Marijuana in sufficient quantity to indicate an intent to distribute. Destruction of Property Case #13-64348: Someone smashed the rear glass door of a home in the 5200 block of Knights Bridge Court in St. Leonard sometime between Oct. 28 and Nov. 1 causing $1,000 in damage. It does not appear that entry was made into the home. DFC J. Bell is investigating. Theft from Vehicle Case #13-64413: Unknown suspect(s) stole a wallet containing cash from inside an unlocked vehicle that was parked outside a home in the 1500 block of Dogwood Road in St. Leonard. DFC J. Bell is investigating the theft that occurred overnight between Oct. 29 and 30. Assault Case #13-64488: DFC A. Clas responded to the Gateway Restaurant in Port Republic on Nov. 2 at 1:30 a.m. for the report of a man with a gun. Upon arrival Clas made contact with patrons and employees of the establishment who advised that a customer, identified as David Eugene Gosnell, 61 of St. Leonard, had gotten into a verbal argument with other patrons and was asked to leave. When the other patrons left the bar and went into the parking lot, they observed Gosnell standing there with what appeared to Gosnell be a gun. The patrons then went back inside and locked the doors and called police. Gosnell was not on the scene and he was not located at his residence. A warrant for his arrest was obtained and telephone contact was later made with Gosnell by Det. H. Rich of the C.I.T. Gosnell turned himself in and has been charged with four counts of second degree assault, four counts of reckless endangerment, handgun on person, disorderly conduct, and four counts of alcoholic beverage/intoxication: endanger. The weapon, which was recovered, was determined to be a power drill extender which has a dull black finish and a barrel-like end, resembling a gun. Weapon Violation Case #13-64683: On Nov. 3 at 1:17 a.m. DFC W. Wells conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on Md. Rt. 4 near Md. Rt. 231 in Prince Frederick. Wells observed a case of ammunition on the passenger side dashboard and a large black gun case in the front passenger area. The driver, who was cooperative, stated there was a handgun in the glove box. Wells asked the driver, identified as Bradley James McCullough, 31 of Prince Frederick, to exit the vehicle at which time McCullough stated that he had a loaded McCullough handgun on his right side. McCullough did not have a gun permit for the state of Maryland. McCullough was charged with wear and carry a handgun concealed on his person, transport a handgun in a vehicle, and wear, carry and transport a handgun on his person. Destruction of Property Case #13-64713: Unknown person(s) spray painted a homes door and siding and four vehicles in the driveway with black paint overnight between Nov. 2 and 3 in the 11800 block of Arrowhead Trail in Lusby causing $7,500 in damage. Dep. S. Moran is investigating.
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Mrs. Kullens Views of the World Arent Consistent with the Values of Calvert
I read in the Recorder that former Delegate Kullen has announced her candidacy to take back her seat in Calvert County. As a small business owner, I cant imagine a worse outcome than to have Mrs. Kullen back in office to pursue her liberal agenda. In the article, she states two things I feel are important to note. She states that the environment is her primary concern and that her colleagues didnt appreciate her silence on being criticized for her public record. I can understand why they wouldnt appreciate it when we take a look at one of the major bills she wanted to inflict upon Calvert County residents and its businesses. Take HB 1350 of 2007, aka Kullens version of a rain tax. Among other things, it would impose a $1,000.00 per square foot impact fee on non-tidal disturbances. Ill put this in practical terms: A new homeowner requires a small gravel driveway, 12 wide by 25 long (or 300 square ft) that crosses a non-tidal wetland. Under Mrs. Kullens bill, the tax would be $300,000.00! This is outright theft of property rights! In another example, a longtime homeowner in St. Leonard intends to build a 12 x 20 shed. This property only has one logical location in non-tidal wetlands. Consequently, the tax on the shed would be $240,000.00! As a practical matter, only the very rich could afford to build a new home or home improvement in Calvert County. As a small business owner, wife and mother in Calvert County, this bill would cause further harm to Marylands anti-business reputation. The impact of this bill doesnt just end with a foreclosure sign. The bill harms many other businesses such as farmers, builders, electricians, plumbers, landscapers, engineers and hardware stores. Mrs. Kullens views of the world are not consistent with the values of Calvert County. And when you scratch the surface of her intentions, one has to wonder who is really being served here, the residents of Calvert County or liberals like Mrs. Kullen who intend to control more and more of our life, property and tax dollars. While she may reside in Calvert, HB 1350 should be a reminder to all that Mrs. Kullen votes with Montgomery County! Amy Dent St Leonard, Md.
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ington, D.C. He most recently was in the pipe fitter apprenticeship program with the local union and worked with M & M Welding of Montgomery County. He was an active member of St. Edmonds United Methodist Church in Chesapeake Beach. In his leisure, Richard enjoyed the outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was preceded in death by his brother Randy James Childs on July 9, 2012. Surviving are his parents Richard P. and Reba W. Childs of Chesapeake Beach, Md., a sister in law Caley Childs and niece Haven Grace Childs both of Raleigh, N.C. and an aunt Bonnie Shifflett and her husband Elbert of Damascus, Md. A Memorial Service and celebration of Richards life will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, at St. Edmonds UMC, 3000 Darymple Road, Chesapeake Beach, MD. Memorial contributions may be made to Duke Sarcoma Program Fund, Team Randy, DUMC 3312, Durham, NC 27710 or at www.sarcomahelpinghands.com.
grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be made to the Wounded Warriors Project in Tims name. Tims family invites his friends to join us in a celebration of his life between the hours of 1 and 4 p.m., on Saturday, Nov. 9, at his residence. Arrangements provided by Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., Lusby, Md.
Washington Redskins, Capitals and the Atlanta Braves. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Richard Dick McCoy. Jimmy is survived by his loving wife Patricia A. Pat McCoy; four brothers Buddy McCoy and wife Barbara of Lusby, Mike McCoy and wife Nancy of Taneytown, Buck McCoy and wife Cathy of Lanham, and Eddie McCoy of Edgewater; a sister Cheri Hayes and husband Carl of Hughesville; and numerous nieces and nephews. Services for Mr. McCoy will be private. Memorial donations in his memory may be made to the Stallings-Williams American Legion Post 206, PO Box 428, Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732, these donations will be used to support youth programs. To leave condolences visit www.rauschfuneralhomes.com.
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to the Late Francis and Inez Sheahan. Lawrence started off working in his early years at a Highs Dairy Store in Beltsville, Md., where he meet Edith,Edie whom he later married. He left the Highs, and started working in the construction business doing home remodeling. He opened up his own company, working hard and long hours. Over the years, he followed in his familys tradition of coaching and refereeing sports including, baseball, soccer and basketball. He also had a great knowledge of sports stats, and was often heard discussing them. Lawrence built his home on the water, and he enjoyed every aspect of that life, boating, fishing, and crabbing. He had ducks and geese walking up to his porch along with raccoons, and deer and he kept them well fed, some of them would eat right out of his hand. The mama ducks and raccoons would bring their babies to the porch; teach them that it was alright and safe to eat from this one human hand. He is survived by his wife, A. Edith Edie Sheahan, father of Michael Stephen Sheahan and Christopher Scott Sheahan, and three granddaughters, Madison, Emmaline, and Ava Sheahan, all of Lusby, MD. Brother of: Margaret Passas of Greece, Bradley Sheahan of Huntingtown, Md., Paul Sheahan of Oxford, PA, Brenda Powell of Fayetteville, N.C., James Sheahan of Jefferson, Md.,
and the late William Sheahan. He is also survived several nieces and nephews. The family received friends at the Rausch Funeral Home, on Wednesday Nov. 6, from 10 till the time of service at 12 noon. Interment will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to Calvert Hospice.
Club. Evelyn loved being on the water, fishing and crabbing, and enjoyed golf in her younger years. She also enjoyed ceramics, stained glass, and flowers. She was a devoted mother, and great cook. Most of all she loved spending time with her family and friends and valued the relationships she had with them. Many referred to her as the classiest lady they knew. Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents and her husband William Bill Turner. She is survived by three sons, Christopher B. Fleshren and wife Toby of Manassas, Va., David G. Fleshren and wife Manuela of Springfield, Va., and Michael D. Fleshren and wife Mivaun of Loris, S.C. Also surviving are grandchildren Nicole and Kyle Fleshren, both of Loris, SC, a brother Vance R. Collom and wife Judy of Webster, N.Y., and several nieces and nephews. Family and friends were received Tuesday, Oct. 29, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., at Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., where a funeral service and celebration of Evelyns life was held Wednesday, at 11 a.m. Interment followed at Trinity Memorial Gardens, Waldorf, Md. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Burnett-Calvert Hospice House in Prince Frederick. To leave condolences visit www.rauschfuneralhomes.com.
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Thursday, Nov. 7
Karaoke Applebees (4100 N W Crain Hwy., Bowie) 9 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 8
Boxing Glove Bertha Ruddy Duck, (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) 6 p.m.
Karaoke With DJ Tommy T and Friends DB McMillians (23415 Three Notch Rd., California) 8 p.m. Justin Myles Experience OCI Pub (45413 Lighthouse Rd., Piney Point) 9 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 9
R&R Train Band Dew Drop Inn (23966 Mervell Dean Rd, Hollywood) 9:30 p.m. Bar Dogs GridironGrill, 20855 Callaway Village Way, Callaway, 8 p.m. The Mike Starkey Band Cryers Back Road Inn (22094 Newtowne Neck Rd., Compton) 9 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 10
15 Strings Quades Store (23445 Bushwood Rd., Bushwood) 3 to 6 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 11
Team Trivia Ruddy Duck (13200 Dowell Rd, Dowell) 7 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 12
Karaoke With DJ Tommy and DJ OT Hard Times Caf (1120 Smallwood Drive, West Waldorf) 8:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 13
Wolf Blues Jam Londontowne Pub (726 Londontowne Rd., Edgewater) 8 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 14
The Music of George Gershwin Caf De Artists (41655 Fenwick St, Leonardtown) 7 p.m.
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By Kimberly Alston Contributing Writer Calling All Catholics, written by Mark Aldridge was not intended to be a book. It started out as a love letter to my wife, Aldridge said. In his personal life, Aldridge is a practising Baptist in the Christian faith, and his wife is practicing Catholicism. When they had children, the couple had to make the decision of what faith their children were to follow, until they were old enough to make the decision for themselves. Mark received a Catechism from his mother-in-law prior to his conflict, and set out to document the differences in the two faiths, in order to not have a verbal altercation behind the conflict. Halfway through my process, I said I think I have a book here Aldridge said. The purpose behind Calling All Catholics is so that the reader can make an informed decision on which faith they should practice, should they choose to do so. While there are several similarities in the two faiths, and he was sure to note then, Aldridge believes that there are pieces in Catechism that pointedly contradict the word of God, and he makes those points known.
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Growth in offshore wind generation is expected to play a major role in meeting carbon reduction targets around the world, but the impact of construction noise on marine species is yet unknown. A group of scientists from the United States and United Kingdom, including Dr. Helen Bailey from the Chesapeake Biological Laboratory in Solomons, Md., have developed a method to assess the potential impacts of offshore wind farm construction on marine mammal populations, particularly the noise made while driving piles into the seabed to install wind turbine foundations. Their work is published in the November issue of Environmental Impact Assessment Review. Pile-driving during the construction of offshore wind farms produces an incredible amount of noise, said Helen Bailey, one of a group of scientists at the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science who are studying the impacts of wind turbines on the environment. This is potentially harmful to marine species and has been of greatest concern to marine mammal species, such as protected populations
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Assessing Impact of Noise From Offshore Wind Farm Construction May Help Protect Marine Mammals
of seals, dolphins and whales. Their research is based on ongoing construction in and around the North Sea, where many proposed wind farm sites are on submerged offshore sandbanks that also provide important habitats for marine mammals and seabirds. Previously attention had focused on the potential impacts to birds, but this new work is looking at how to assess the potential long-term impact of construction on protected marine mammal populations, particularly harbor seals. In the United States, this type of assessment could be applied to wind turbine construction that may impact a number of endangered species, including the North Atlantic right whale, the humpback whale, and fin whale. Our framework takes a worst case assessment of the short term impacts of noise and how these may influence longer term population change, thereby providing information that allows regulators to balance their efforts to meet both climate change targets and existing environmental legislation, said the studys lead author Paul Thompson of the University of Aberdeen. Harbor seals can be impacted by the noise in several ways. Loud construction activities can cause traumatic hearing injury or death at close range. The disturbances may lead seals to avoid the area and lose favorite feeding grounds, potentially causing greater competition in other areas. It could also have an impact on reproduction or survival rates. Changes in hearing sensitivity could make seals more vulnerable to predation, and make it more difficult to find food or to find mates. The study, Framework for assessing impacts of pile-driving noise from offshore wind farm construction on a harbour seal population is published in the November issue of Environmental Impact Assessment Review by Paul Thompson, Kate Brookes, and Line Cordes of the University of Aberdeen, Gordon Hastie of the Scottish Oceans Institute, Jeremy Nedwell and Richard Barham of Subacoustech Environmental Ltd., Helen Bailey of the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science, and Nancy McLean of Natural Power Consultants. For more information on offshore wind energy work being done at the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science, visit http://www.umces.edu/cbl/ wind. UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science unleashes the power of science to transform the way society understands and manages the environment. By conducting cutting-edge research into todays most pressing environmental problems, we are developing new ideas to help guide our state, nation, and world toward a more environmentally sustainable future through five research centersthe Appalachian Laboratory in Frostburg, the Chesapeake Biological Laboratory in Solomons, the Horn Point Laboratory in Cambridge, the Institute of Marine and Environmental Technology in Baltimore, and the Maryland Sea Grant College in College Park. www. umces.edu
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SENIOR LIVING
Centers Closed for Veterans Day All senior centers will be closed in observance of Veterans Day, Monday, November 11. The centers will reopen Tuesday, Nov. 12 at 8:30 a.m.
Do You Need Help Paying for Heat or Electric? The Maryland Energy Assistance Program (MEAP) assists eligible individuals and families with a one-time-per-year grant to help pay heating and electric bills. Grants are usually applied to accounts beginning in December. You must be income-eligible to apply. Appointments are now being scheduled at each of the senior centers. If eligible, please be prepared to provide the following for every person in the home: proof of all monthly income, a social security card, and a photo identification card. You will also need a current heating bill, electric bill, and lease (if renting). For more information and to schedule an appointment, call Ann Newton or Amy Boucher at CPSC, 410-535-4606 or 301-855-1170; or Liz Leclair at NBSC, 410-257-2549 or SPSC, 410-586-2748. Meals on Wheels (MOW) Calvert MOW is a volunteer, non-profit organization that provides home delivered meals up to five weekdays each week to homebound individuals. MOW is looking for a Volunteer Coordinator for one of its central area routes. The volunteer will work under the supervision of a District Coordinator. No experience is needed. If you are interested in this position or need additional information, please call the Office on Aging at 410-535-4606 or 301-855-1170. Calvert Pines Senior Center (CPSC) Say thank you to our vets for their service to our country at our Veterans Day Program, Tuesday, November 12, 12:30 p.m. The Calvert High NJROTC will begin the event at 12:15 p.m. Bring your grandchildren, friends and family to see the Good News Puppeteers, Friday, November 22, 6 p.m. Muppetlike puppets will sing classic gospel and pop songs. Pre-registration is required by November 15. North Beach Senior Center (NBSC) A representative from the Maryland Relay will share how hearing-impaired seniors can access the relay system, Thursday, November 14, 10:45 a.m. Southern Pines Senior Center (SPSC) Enjoy a continental breakfast and celebrate our veterans as we thank them for their service at the Veterans Day Celebration, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 10 a.m. Celebrate Thanksgiving with a traditional meal and bid on your favorite items at our Chinese Auction, Friday, Nov. 15, 11 a.m. Proceeds from the auction benefit senior programs and activities at the center. EATING TOGETHER MENU Lunches are served to seniors aged 60-plus and their spouses through Title IIIC of the Older Americans Act. Suggested donation is $3. To make or cancel a reservation call: Calvert Pines Senior Center at 410-535-4606 or 301-855-1170, North Beach Senior Center at 410-257-2549, or Southern Pines Senior Center at 410-586-2748. Monday, Nov. 11: CENTERS CLOSED FOR VETERANS DAY Tuesday, Nov. 12: Stuffed Shells, Tossed Salad, Bread Sticks, Italian Green Beans, Fresh Fruit Wednesday, Nov. 13: Chicken Salad, Peas, Hard Boiled Egg, Lentils, Pickle, Dinner Roll, Pear Half Thursday, Nov. 14: Pork Fajitas, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Refried Beans, Salsa, Fresh Fruit, Brownie Friday, Nov. 15: Roasted Turkey Breast, Mashed Potatoes, Cranberry Sauce, Stuffing, Dinner Roll, Green Bean Casserole, Pumpkin Pie
Left to right Calvert Queen Bees: Diane Babcock, Donna Pipeling, Kathy Miller , Marti Phelps, owner of Calvert Quilt Shop, and Donna Paxton
Its a tradition for the Calvert Queen Bees to create a quilt for the Calvert Hospice Festival of Trees and this year is no exception. Marti Phelps, owner of the Calvert Quilt Shop on Route 4 in Prince Frederick, stated that the Queen Bees look forward to this every year. We decided the quilt pattern would be a broken star quilt and began construction in September. The quilts we create usually name themselves and this year its Birds of a Feather Star. We are honored to create this 96 in. by 96 in. quilt to help support the Burnett Calvert Hospice House, Phelps concluded. The Quilt will be on display the weekend of Thanksgiving Nov. 29, 30 and Dec. 1 at St. John Vianney Family Life Center in Prince Frederick. Quilt tickets will be offered for a donation of $1 each or six for $5. Because of this generous donation, 100% of the proceeds go to support Calvert Hospice, stated
Brenda Laughhunn, Executive Director of Calvert Hospice. The drawing for the winner of the quilt will take place on Sunday, December 1st at 5:00 p.m. at the conclusion of the Festival of Trees. Winner need not be present to win and will be notified by Festival of Trees staff. The theme of this years Festival is Silver Traditions Golden Memories All proceeds from the Festival of Trees go to support Calvert Hospice and the Burnett Calvert Hospice House. The House is available to anyone in Calvert County living their final days for whom care at home is not an option. For information about Festival of Trees contact Linda Gottfried at lgottfried@calverthospice.org or write to Festival of Trees PO Box 838 Prince Frederick, Md. 20678.
Out&About
Thursday, Nov. 7
Frugal Living: Crafty Gifts Calvert Library, Prince Frederick, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Stumped for inexpensive gift ideas for the holidays? Join us for a fun and creative night learning how to make budget-friendly crafts for the holiday season. Design your own gift bags and tags, decorate mats for photos, and create cool jewelry. Craft ideas will get your creative juices flowing. For the crafty grownup, registration is required. Family Astronomy Night Calvert Library, Fairview, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Have an interest in the night sky? Hoping to try out a high-tech telescope? Drop by the field behind Calvert Library Fairview Branch and join the Astronomy Club of Southern Marylands search of the skies. With cooperative weather, stargazers should see Venus, Uranus and Neptune as well as our moon and a variety of objects in the Milky Way galaxy like double stars, planetary nebulae, globular star clusters and open star clusters. According to club member and NASA Solar System Ambassador Chad Ellington, You may even be able to catch sight of the Adromeda galaxyover 2 million light years away. Tom Dugan and Chad Ellington recently helped create a display at the Calvert Library Prince Frederick to celebrate National Astronomy Day (October 13, 2013). The display includes an opportunity to see a prism dividing up white light into the colors of the rainbow; a to scale representation of Earth and our moon; replicas of the spacecrafts Integral and New Horizons (now on its way to Pluto) and the Hubble telescope; planispheres; a sky globe; meteorites and other space rocks. If the exhibit and starwatching spark your interest, you might want to follow up with the Astronomy Club of Southern Maryland which meets once a month (based on the phase of the moon), usually at Jefferson Patterson Park. There are no dues and there are plenty of telescopes for viewing. For more information about the club, check out their websitehttp://somd-astro.s5.com/. For more information about the event at the library, call Robyn Truslow at Calvert Library Prince Frederick at 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. Women to Women Hilton Garden Inn, 8:30 a.m Morning meeting Cost for breakfast is $10. Featured Speaker: Laura Martin, States Attorney Spotlight: Barbara Huber, Silpada Designs-Independent Representative Sea Squirts: Leaves, Leaves, Falling Down Calvert Marine Museum, 10:30 to 11 a.m. Trees grow tall to reach the sun and sway in the wind in warmer months, but what happens when the weather changes? Through movement, story, and song, we will learn about trees and explore those on the museum grounds. Free drop-in program for children ages 18-months to three years old and their care givers. Paper Bag Auction/ Pizza Social St. Michaels School, 6560 Three Notch Rd., Ridge, 5 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m. This is an inexpensive, fun-filled evening for the family!! Envelops with 24 tickets are purchased for $4. A bag in
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Community Events
Saving Squeak: The Otter Tale Book Reading and Signing at Calvert Marine Museum Calvert Marine Museum, 11 a.m. Jennifer Keats Curtis will hold a free reading of her childrens book Saving Squeak: The Otter Tale in the Calvert Marine Museums third floor members lounge, followed by a book signing in front of the museum store. Saving Squeak: The Otter Tale is an exciting account of a young hero named Braden who discovers an orphaned baby otter in the park and names him Squeak. Braden and his parents contact a wildlife rehabber to collect Squeak and nurse him back to health. Although Braden would love to keep Squeak as his pet, throughout his journey he learns about otters and the importance of rescuing and rehabilitating wildlife that live among humans. This charming tale is based on the work of real-life Virginia wildlife rehabber Suzanne McBride who helps return creatures such as river otters to the wild. The Chesapeake Community Chorus Veterans Park, Chesapeake Beach, 1 p.m. The Chesapeake Community Chorus, an allvolunteer chorus that raises money for local charities,will be performing during ceremonies held on Veterans Day Contact Larry Brown, Director, at lbrown9601@verizon.net or call 301-8557477 for more information about the chorus. Kimberly Ann Stone Memorial Scholarship Dinner Bob Evans, Prince Frederick, 4 to 10 p.m. It is getting close to the end of the year and we hope many of our supporters can join us for the last 2013 Kimberly Ann Stone Memorial Scholarship Dinner.
placed in front of each item to be raffled, one or all of the chances can go in the bag. People keep the numbered envelop and wait to hear their number called. Drawing begins at 6 p.m. Parents should bring their children and friends to relax, win a few treasures and enjoy refreshments sold by our 8th grade students
Saturday, Nov. 9
Annual Legislative Evening Calvert Pines Senior Center, 450 West Dares Beach Rd., Prince Frederick, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The League of Women Voters of Calvert County invites the public to its annual Legislative Evening. Let your state lawmakers know your legislative priorities. Individuals will be allowed two minutes to speak. For more information, call 410-586-2176. Indoor Yard Sale/Flea Market 975 Solomons Island Road, Prince Frederick, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Event to Benefit Adult Day Care of Calvert County, An Independent Nonprofit Organization That Cares, at Adult Day Care of Calvert County located On The Lower Level Of The Health Department Building. 410-535-0133. Yard sale/Flea Market features gently used donated items as well as home party vendor sales. Proceeds from this event will help support Adult Day Care of Calvert County, an Adult Medical Day Care program of professional care, assistance and activities for elderly and disabled adults in our community. Saving Squeak: The Otter Tale Book Reading and Signing at Calvert Marine Museum Calvert Marine Museum, 11 a.m. Jennifer Keats Curtis will hold a free reading of her childrens bookSaving Squeak: The Otter Talein the Calvert Marine Museums third floor members lounge, followed by a book signing in front of the museum store.Saving Squeak: The Otter Taleis an exciting account of a young hero named Braden who discovers an orphaned baby otter in the park and names him Squeak. Braden and his parents contact a wildlife rehabber to collect Squeak and nurse him back to health. Although Braden would love to keep Squeak as his pet, throughout his journey he learns about otters and the importance of rescuing and rehabilitating wildlife that live among humans. This charming tale is based on the work of real-life Virginia wildlife rehabber Suzanne McBride who helps return creatures such as river otters to the wild. The Calvert Marine Museum takes great pride in Curtis book, as much of her inspiration came from our very own river otter Squeak! While writing the book, Curtis visited with museum staff member Linda Hannah to learn about how our otters are cared for and many of the images in the book are inspired by photos she took during her visits. Hannah is mentioned in the book as the person who takes care of Bradens sweet little Squeak. Along with Curtis reading and signing, there will be a visit by our museum otter along with a selection of original otter art available for sale in our museum store. Curtis bookSaving Squeak: The Otter Taleis also for sale in the museum store. To learn more about Curtis and her many childrens books, visit her web site atjenniferkeatscurtis.com.
Tuesday, Nov. 12
Letters to Troops Calvert Library Tween Veterans Day Event CalvertLibrary,PrinceFrederick,6:30to8p.m. Looking for something meaningful to do for Veterans Day? Gail Black, local community volunteer, and veteran Louie Cano, will join us to share stories about the significance of letters to servicemen and women. You can make a real difference by joining in this Tween event at the library. Youll discover why letter writing is not a lost art, write your own letters to troops, and create original artwork to send abroad. Tweens in Grades 5, 6, and 7, please join us at Calvert Library in Prince Frederick. Local Community Volunteer Gail Black has been sending cards and care packages to troops for the past decade. She will share her experiences and help us kick off our Letters to Troops Campaign. Veteran Louie Cano will talk about what letters, even letters from people you dont know, can mean to you when you are serving your country far from home. From Veterans Day 2013 to January 2014, each branch of the Calvert Library will collect items for our troops. On January 14, 2014, tweens will come together again for Packages & Pizza night to pack and decorate boxes for shipping to our troops. To register, please visit us online atcalvert.lib. md.usor call Calvert Library at 410-535-0291. American Red Cross Blood Drives American Legion Post 274,11820 H.G. Truman Rd, Lusby, 12 to 5:30 p.m. The American Red Cross Greater Chesapeake and Potomac Blood Services Region will hold blood drives in cities and towns throughout the region. Donors are encouraged to call 1-800 RED CROSS or visit online at redcrossblood.org to make an appointment or for more information
Sunday, Nov. 10
On Watch Veterans Memorial Service Calvert Marine Museum, 2 p.m. Memorial service honoring the veterans of the past by supporting our service men and women of today. Service will take place at the site of the On Watch statue at the end of Dowell Road. Refreshments will follow on site. OLSS Schools Veras Beach Club Bull & Oyster Roast Veras Beach Club, 1200 White Sands Dr., Lusby, 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. Enjoy great food, fun and prizes! $25 per adult $10 for children under 12 years Tickets avail by calling 410-326-3171 www.olsss.org Longaberger Basket Bingo Fundraiser to benefit OLSS School 90 Alexander Lane Solomons, 12 p.m. Games begin at 1 p.m. Call 410-326-3171 for more info. The Chesapeake Community Chorus 4 to 6 p.m. The Chesapeake Community Chorus is an all-volunteer chorus that performs concerts to benefit charities in Calvert County. We are looking to add new singers to the chorus.No auditions are required.Contact Larry Brown, Director, at 301-855-74777 or email at lbrown9601@verizon.net, for more information.
Monday, Nov. 11
Monday Memories Tour Jefferson Patterson ParkMuseum10515 Mackall Road St. Leonard, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. 410-586-8501 The Chesapeake Community Chorus Front of Prince Frederick, Md., Court House, 10:30 a.m. The Chesapeake Community Chorus, an allvolunteer chorus that raises money for local charities,will be performing during ceremonies held on Veterans Day Contact Larry Brown, Director, at lbrown9601@verizon.net or call 301-8557477 for more information about the chorus.
Wednesday, Nov. 13
Annual Awards Dinner Business Expo Event! Holiday Inn Solomons Conference Center Marina, 5 p.m. $55-Members/ $65-Non-Members Presented By:PNC BankSponsored By: College of Southern Maryland; Comcast; Community Bank of Tri-County and Fantasy World Entertainment Dont miss this opportunity to showcase your business as an exhibitor or plan to attend and discover the exciting products and services that Calvert County Chamber of Commerce members have to offer. Exhibitor table fee is $100.Contact the Chamber at (410) 535-2577 to reserve a table.
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Library Events
Thursday, Nov. 7
Theater Thursdays Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons 10 to 11 a.m. Bring little ones for movies and a story. This weeks feature is Max & Ruby Rainy Day Play. 410-326-5289 Resume and Cover Letter Workshop Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way 1 to 3 p.m. Need help with your resume? Join job counselor Sandra Holler in a small group to learn what makes a strong resume and cover letter. If you have one started, bring it with you so editing can happen on the spot. Please register. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862 Kids Just Want to Have Fun Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Exciting events for children grades K-3 that explore worlds of reading, science, culture and more. Please register. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862 Code Name 4-5-6 Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. For 4th-6th grade eyes only! 4th 6th grade students are invited to this series of events which uses plenty of hands-on activities to have fun with reading! Each month we will explore a new theme and introduce a great chapter book on the topic. No advance preparation is needed and a snack will be provided. Please register. 410-257-2411 Frugal Living: Crafty Gifts Workshop Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way 7 to 8:30 p.m. Stumped for inexpensive gift ideas for the holidays? Join us for a fun and creative night learning how to make budget-friendly crafts for the holiday season. Design your own gift bags and tags, decorate mats for photos, and create cool jewelry. Craft ideas will get your creative juices flowing. Please register. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862 Astronomy Night Calvert Library Fairview Branch, Rt. 4 and Chaneyville Road, Owings 7 to 8:30 p.m. Interested in what the fall night sky has on offer? Want to try out a nice telescope? Join the Astronomy Club of Southern Maryland for a Family Astronomy event in the field behind Calvert Library Fairview Branch. 410-257-2101 11:15 a.m. Playtime is learning and discovery time for you and your child. Engage in interactive play, connect with other parents and caregivers, and have fun! Bring a non-battery operated toy to share. No registration. For ages birth through 5 years old. 410-257-2411 Playtime Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way 11 to 11:30 a.m. Playtime is learning and discovery time for you and your child. Engage in interactive play, connect with other caregivers, and have fun! Bring a non-battery operated toy to share. No registration. For ages birth through 5 years old. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. Learn Mahjongg Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons 1 to 3 p.m. Want to learn Mahjongg? Games are a great way to keep your brain sharp while having fun! Join us! 410-326-5289 Tween Event - Letters to Troops Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way 6:30 to 8 p.m. Celebrate Veterans Day with Calvert Library. Learn the lost art of letter writing after being matched to an active duty member of the armed forces. Become involved in a project collecting items for troops in part one of a two part event. Special guests will speak about the importance of letters from home. Please register. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862
Thursday, Nov. 14
Theater Thursdays Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons 10 to 11 a.m. Bring little ones for movies and a story. This weeks feature is Spots Birthday Party. 410-326-5289. Calvert Conversations Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach 10 to 11 a.m. An informal discussion of local history of interest to long-time Calvertonians and newbies. Complimentary coffee and tea. Come, relax in our living room, and share or learn something new! 410-257-2411 Town Hall Meeting: Economic Development College of Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick Campus, new auditorium 7 to 8:30 p.m. Town Hall meeting at College of Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick. What kind of business do we want to attract to Calvert County, and what would have to be in place for those businesses to emerge and succeed? Co-sponsored by Calvert Library, League of Women Voters and Commission for Women. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862 Family Night Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons 7 to 8 p.m. Bring out the family for a fantastic evening out with books. Each month we will explore a new title through fun filled activities and crafts. This month we will explore the wild west through The Gold Miners Daughter: A Melodramatic Fairy Tale by Jackie M. Please register. 410-326-5289 E-reader Training Calvert Library Fairview Branch, Rt. 4 and Chaneyville Road, Owings 7 to 8 p.m. Learn how to use Marylands Digital eLibrary and the OverDrive Media Console to check out, download and read library e-books on your tablet, smartphone, ereader or computer. Please register. 410-257-2101
Friday, Nov. 8
On Pins & Needles Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way 1 to 4 p.m. Bring your quilting, needlework, knitting, crocheting, or other project for an afternoon of conversation and shared creativity. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862
Wednesday, Nov. 13
PlayTime Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons 10:25 to 10:55 a.m. Playtime is learning and discovery time for you and your child. Engage in interactive play, connect with other parents and caregivers, and have fun! Bring a nonbattery operated toy to share. No registration. For ages birth through 5 years old. 410-326-5289. Yes! You CAN Use a Computer! Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons 2 to 3 p.m. Beginners can learn how to use Microsoft Word to create, edit, save, and print documents. The training will last one hour and will take place in a small group. Participants must be able to use a mouse before signing up for this class. Please register. 410-326-5289 Memoirs & Creative Writing Workshop Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way 2 to 3 p.m. Join author and editor Elisavietta Ritchie as she encourages the art of creative memoir writing. Bring 12 double-spaced copies of your piece of memoir, 500-800 words, to work on and share with the group. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862
Saturday, Nov. 9
Chess Saturdays at the Library Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Chess enthusiasts or wannabe enthusiastsplease join us (with or without your own chess set) at the library the 2nd Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to noon. All ages and levels welcome! 410-257-2411 Playtime Calvert Library Fairview Branch, Rt. 4 and Chaneyville Road, Owings 10:45 to 11:15 a.m. Playtime is learning and discovery time for you and your child. Engage in interactive play, connect with other parents and caregivers, and have fun! Bring a non-battery operated toy to share. No registration. For ages birth through 5 years old. 410-257-2101 Playtime Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach 10:45 to
Monday, Nov. 11
Library Closed for Veterans Day. 12:00-12:00am. Library Closed for Veterans Day.
Tuesday, Nov. 12
Created Equal: Screening and Discussion of The Abolitionists part 2 Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons 6 to 8:30 p.m. The story of how abolitionist allies William Lloyd Garrison, Frederick Douglass, Harriet Beecher Stowe, John Brown and Angelina Grimke turned a despised fringe movement against chattel slavery into a force that literally changed the nation. Screening followed by a short discussion. This series is sponsored by the Gilder Lehrman Institute and the National Endowment for the Humanities. 410-326-5289
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1. Horse drawn carriages 5. Cathode-ray tube 8. Ribosomal ribonucleic acid 12. Marbles playing stone 14. Zodiacal lion 15. Whale ship captain 16. Hit the sack 18. Hostelry 19. People of southern India 20. Four 21. Male workforce 22. March 15 23. Food lifter 26. Copy 30. De Mille (dancer) 31. Overcharged 32. Conducted 33. Pronouncements 34. Flemish names of Ypres 39. Denotes three 42. Root source of tapioca 44. Animal track 46. Backed away from 47. Neighborhood canvas 49. Pigeon-pea plant
50. Nursing group 51. Within reach 56. Turkish brandy 57. Metal food storage container 58. Batten down 59. Assist in wrongdoing 60. Old world, new 61. Rust fungus spore cases 62. A way to wait 63. Point midway between S and SE 64. Adam and Eves third son
17. Derive 24. Angry 25. Imprudent 26. Rural Free Delivery (abbr.) 27. __ Lilly, drug company 28. Chest muscle (slang) 29. Lease 35. Point midway between E and SE 36. Cool domicile 37. First woman 38. Radioactivity unit CLUES DOWN 40. Revolves 1. Has two wheels 41. Incongruities 2. A Death in the Family novelist 42. ___-Magnon: early European 3. Fabric stuffing 43. Indefinitely long periods 4. Mix in a pot 44. Saturated 5. Move up a mountain 45. Mannerly 6. Replenishment 47. Abu __, United Arab Emirates 7. Weight of a ships cargo capital 8. Flightless birds 48. Move rhythmically to music with flat breastbones 49. Cheerless 9. Scholarship bequester Cecil 52. 4 highest cards 10. Consumer advocate Ralph 53. Criterion 11. Overgarments 54. Person from U.K. (abbr.) 13. Terminator 55. Affirmative! (slang)
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Apartment Rentals
Large 2BDRM apartment with sep kitchen and living room area. 20mins from Waldorf and Lexington Park. Electric included with monthly rent. Pets are allowed, no yard access. Price: $1200. Call 301-399-0413 or email bbmangel36@gmail.com. Prince Frederick, Maryland (Calvert County). Nice room in private home with 2 closets and storage area. Less than 1 mile to all shopping, and CSM. Public transportation across the street. Includes utilities, AC, WIFI, and cable. Available immediately. Call Rick 443968-4727. Rent: $600.00
Employment
Looking for a auto detailer with mechanical skills. Primary job will be detailing automobiles. Some mechanical experience will be required for heavy times. If interested please e-mail algar34@gmail.com or fax resume to 301-737-4206 or call 301-737-6400. Chesapeake Neurology Associates has a full-time position available for a RN/ LPN. Experience preferred. Candidate must possess current Maryland Licensure. Strong writing skills necessary. Act as a liaison between patient and MD/ CRNP in meeting patient needs between office visits. Additional responsibilities discussed during interview. Paid holidays, health benefits package, and flexible schedule. No phone calls accepted. Faxed resumes only to (410) 535-6030 or email
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Large organization located in Piney Point, MD has a full time Laborer position open. Duties include cutting grass, trimming hedges and trees, cleaning the shop, maintaining equipment, helping with the flowerbeds, mulching, and assisting the maintenance department when needed on base and other school properties. We offer an excellent benefits package. Compensation is $7.50/hour. Please send resume via email to mszepesi@seafarers. org or fax at (301) 702-6060. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Salary can be adjusted at employers discretion based on experience, skill, ability, seniority, and/or education.
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