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Five players from the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs came out on April 16 for a pickup game with individuals supported by The Arc of Southern Maryland. The event was initially to be held at Hallowing Point Park, but excessive rain drove the game indoors to the Northeast Community Center in Chesapeake Beach. The rain didnt dampen the spirits of those involved. The Arc is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping those with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Southern Maryland.
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The Calverton School began construction on the One World Residential Village; bringing the schools already established boarding program onto its 154 acre campus (to date, the school has rented facilities off campus to house student boarders). The Student dormitories are being built to further Calvertons mission to provide a global academic experience for students, both locally and from around the world. The facility will be a home away from home where students, grades 9-12, can reside while participating in academics, athletics, and arts programming at The Calverton School. Each house has a full time house-parent to tend to the needs of each residential student. Houses contain modern conveniences such as wireless internet, theatre room, entertainment areas, exercise rooms, and more. The One World Residential Village is surrounded by a beautiful wooded area that provides a safe and serene environment for the students. Dr. Taintor, Head of School, was quoted saying, the school has worked extremely well with Calvert County Planning and Zoning to make this project a reality. I cannot thank the Calvert County Government enough for how easy it has been to work with them on this project for the last two years. We are extremely happy that The Calverton School and Southern Maryland will be known globally for the education they provide in an environment that is second to none. The School designed the buildings to be energy efficient in support of its Green School Certification by the State of Maryland. Construction began in mid-April and is expected to finish by Aug. 15, just in time for the new school year. The total construction cost is estimated at 2.3 million dollars. Financing for the project has been made possible by Old line Bank. The school currently has more than 28 students enrolled this year from around the world as part of its existing program. Students are currently housed in off campus facilities in the community. Dylan Chand, Student Body President Elect and a residential student from Canada was quoted as saying, [the new dormitories] this will be a big change for our program and our school. I cannot wait to be living on campus and enjoying everything there is to do here. The Calverton School plans to hold a grand opening event in late August, once the facility has been completed. Quality Built Homes and Barrett and Associates Engineering are constructing the student dormitories. Press Release Submitted by The Calverton School
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Barefoot in the Park Starring:
Chelsea Long as Corie Bratter Peter Klug as Paul Bratter Wendy Heidrich as Ethel Banks Robert Rausch as Victor Velasco John Giusti as the telephone repairman Joe Bowes as the deliveryman
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Bob Hall, LLC and Anheuser Busch, working together with the Calvert County Sheriffs Office, Maryland State Police, the Calvert Alliance Against Sub stance Abuse and the Calvert and St. Marys Counties Community Traffic Safety Programs are sponsoring a Designated Driver program to be held during the annual opening of the Tiki Bar. The program will run Friday, April 25 and Saturday, April 26 from noon to 10 p.m. The first 150 designated drivers who register will receive a free Tiki Bar T-shirt. Every designated driver will win an instant prize from a long list that includes Major League Baseball (Orioles and Nationals) tickets, Tiki Bar and Grill SGT BBQ gift certificates, can coolies, sunglasses, coolers, beach tables, and folding chairs. Designated drivers will sign a pledge card, which will be entered into a drawing for four grand prizes. This years first prize package is valued at $500 and consists of cash, gift cards and a one night stay at Holiday Inn Solomons. Prizes two, three and four range from $350 to $50 in cash and gift cards. The registration booth is located near the Tiki Bar entrance. Sheriff Mike Evans will draw the grand prize tickets during a ceremony at the Sheriffs Office on Monday, April 28 at 1 p.m.. The public is invited to attend. The Calvert County Sheriffs Office and Maryland State Police, as well as law enforcement from neighboring jurisdictions, will be conducting DUI saturation patrols throughout the weekend as part of Marylands Checkpoint Strikeforce - Over the Limit, Under Arrest campaign. These enforcement efforts are funded through the State Highway Administrations Maryland Highway Safety Office and will continue throughout the spring and summer months. Areas where a high number of DUI arrests or crashes have occurred in the past will be targeted for enforcement efforts.
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The following information is compiled directly from publicly released police reports.
During the week of April 14 through April 20 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriffs Office responded to 1,335 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 #14-20843: On April 14 at 9 p.m. Dep. B. Schaefer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on Calvert Beach Road in St. Leonard. Both the passenger and driver were found to be in possession of suspected drugs. Ashley Nichole PitchShurtleff er, 21 of St. Leonard was cited for possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia; a cut up straw with a small residue of suspected Oxycodone. The driver, Kyle Clark Shurtleff, 22 of Leonardtown, was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana less than 10 grams and possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia; a plastic container used to store marijuana. Theft Case #14-21230: DFC A. Locke responded to the Office Depot in Prince Frederick for a theft that had just occurred on April 16 at 8:10 p.m. A woman, described by witnesses as white, about five feet three inches tall, 140-150 pounds, with dark, frizzy hair pulled into a ponytail, fled the store with a Dell Inspiron laptop valued at $550. A store employee advised that the woman had come into the store and wanted to buy a laptop. While the employee was conducting the sale transaction at the register, the woman suddenly grabbed the box and fled the store. Witnesses outside the store stated they saw the woman run from the store with the box containing the laptop and get into an older model gray or green four door Honda. The Honda was driven by a white male which then left the parking lot. The woman was believed to be between the ages of thirty to forty and was wearing a black hoody and dark blue jeans. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Sheriffs Office at 410-535-2800. Destruction of Property Case #14-21243: A victim on Alameda Drive in Huntingtown advised DFC J. Lord that sometime between April 15 at 4 p.m. and April 16 at 9 p.m. someone did $1,000 worth of damage to his vehicle that had been parked in the driveway of the home. Two indentations on both quarter panels of the truck were evident. The investigation is continuing. Burglary Case #14-21463: Unknown suspect(s) burglarized a home in the 200 block of Skinners Turn Road in Owings sometime on April 17. Over $4,000 in property was stolen to include a safe, cash, and DeWalt tools. Cpl. S. Parrish is investigating. Theft Case #14-21591: Two fifteen-year-old females from Lothian were charged with theft on April 18 at 2:30 p.m. after a loss prevention officer at the Dunkirk Walmart observed them put cosmetic merchandise into a backpack and leave the store without paying. One of the girls was also charged with possession of marijuana after a search was conducted and it was found on her. They were each charged on a youth report and released to a parent. Burglary Case #14-22005: A home in the 11500 block of Ropeknot Road in Lusby was burglarized during the daytime hours on April 20. Nothing appears to have been stolen but $800 in damage was done gaining entry into the home. Dep. T. Holt is investigating. Burglary Case #14-22023: Dep. D. Naughton is investigating a burglary to a home in the 700 block of Rattlesnake Road in Lusby that occurred during the day on April 20. At this time, nothing appears to be missing. The investigation continues.
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