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Deputy County Administrator Named Later this month, former County Commissioner Wilson Parran will be back on the county payroll. The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) has announced the selection of Parran as Calvert County’s Deputy County Administrator. Parran will begin this newly established position Jan. 30.

Parran has more than 30 years of senior executive experience in information technology and telecommunications, holding several positions in state and local government, including Calvert County Commissioner from 2002 – 2006 and BOCC President from 2006 to 2010.

“There has been a need for a deputy county administrator position in Calvert County for some time,” explained BOCC member Evan Slaughenhoupt. “The overall breadth of issues, responsibilities and services the county deals with day-to-day has grown. We were fortunate to interview several outstanding candidates, but Wilson brings the right balance of experience, leadership and people skills that this position requires. He is widely recognized as a strong and effective leader.”

“We are thrilled that Wilson will be joining the Calvert County Government team and continue to serve the people of Calvert County in this new capacity,” echoed County Administrator Terry Shannon. “Some of Wilson’s first priorities will be to perform an in depth analysis of how we do business.”

Parran’s impressive private and public sector career began after honorably serving in the United States Air Force. A snapshot of his many leadership positions include Vice President of Corporate Systems at Bell Atlantic; chief information officer of Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Service; chief of information

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technology and Assistant Secretary, Mission Support at Maryland Department of Natural Resources; and Deputy Secretary, Administration and Operations at Maryland Department of Transportation.

“I am looking forward to rejoining the ranks of Calvert County Government and turning my attention to the needs of the citizens,” Parran commented. “Calvert County is a unique and beautiful place to live and work and I take great pride in knowing that I will play a role in the day-to-day operational decisions that will guarantee it stays that way.”

Parran has served in a leadership capacity with nearly two dozen local and state nonprofits including past president of the Maryland Association of Counties and past president of the Maryland State Board of Education. Parran holds a master’s degree in information systems from George Washington University, a bachelor’s degree in organizational management from Columbia Union College and is a graduate of Leadership Maryland and Leadership Southern Maryland. He lives in Huntingtown with his wife.

County Applies For Flood Help The Board of Calvert County Commissioners (BOCC) has approved 5 to 0 applying for grant funding to help some homeowners in flood-prone areas.

In June of 2015, the Board of County Commissioners approved the County applying to the Maryland Emergency Management Administration (MEMA) for a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Hazard Mitigation Grant to elevate or acquire and demolish houses in flood hazard areas.

These projects were competing on a national level and the grant request was not funded. Funds are now available at the state level based on a disaster declaration. MEMA has encouraged the County to reapply to FEMA's Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. The grant program provides grants to elevate houses located in the flood hazard area or to acquire/demolish houses in the floodplain or near a cliff edge. The grant covers 75% of the costs and the applicant covers 25% of the costs. The grant has to be managed

by the local government. We currently have two such grants, one to acquire and remove a home in Broomes Island and another to elevate three homes in the flood hazard area.

From the previous 2015 submittal and interest of additional residents, the Department of Community Planning and Building has developed a list of citizens interested in pursuing this Grant. There are two potential acquisition/demolition projects (one in Broomes Island and one near the cliff edge in the Chesapeake Ranch Estates) and four elevation projects (one in Broomes Island, two in Long Beach, and one in Neeld Estate). There are an additional three elevation projects where there is some interest but no commitment yet. Public benefits including increased public safety and reduced property damage from flooding.

After elevation of a home, the flood insurance premiums will be reduced significantly.

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Pride & Joy

Local Named Coach of the Year Ashley Wolfe, head coach of the CSM Hawks volleyball team and former CSM player, has been named one of the 2016 fall Maryland Junior Athletic Conference (Maryland JUCO) coaches of the year.

Wolfe, who has served as CSM’s head volleyball coach since 2014, led the Hawks to a 10-1 record in conference for the fall 2016 season.

Maryland JUCO announced Dec. 21 coaches of the year for men’s and women’s soccer and cross country and co-honored Wolfe of CSM and Beth Domenico, head coach of the Hagerstown Community College’s volleyball program, as coaches of the year in Governor Larry Hogan with honoree Marianne Harms and her son, Leith Buchanan, at the volleyball.

Wolfe started playing volleyball in Chesapeake Charities Awards Luncheon. middle school. At Patuxent High who has volunteered her time and school, she played two years junior talent to countless organizations varsity and two years of varsity as a within Calvert County and has middle hitter. She then moved on to

Governor Hogan, Marianne Harms Honored Before a sold-out crowd at the Chesapeake Bay Beach Club in Stevensville, MD, Governor Hogan spoke in detail about his battle with cancer and marked the one year anniversary of being cancer free and in complete remis remis-sion. Chesapeake Charities hon hon-ored the Governor by establishing a scholarship in his name to benefit students who have chosen to devote their life’s work to finding a cure for cancer.

“I want to express my appreciation to Chesapeake Charities for the incredible work they do,” said Hogan. “I am grateful to be here with all of you today, to be alive and healthy, and for the chance to recognize others who make our lives better by their example.” The program included a tribute to the Governor’s doctor, Aaron Rapoport, of the University of Maryland Greenebaum Cancer Center, who received the “Excellence in Patient Care” award for his commitment to service and compassionate care.

Audrey Scott, the event Chair, opened the ceremony by celebrating what is good and noble in our society. “We are blessed with many kind and generous leaders who live their lives with grace and dignity, and it is important that we recognize their contributions,” Scott said.

Scott presented the award for Philanthropist of the Year to Marianne Harms, a retired businesswoman who is well known for her generosity and leadership in Calvert County.

“Marianne is a woman of tremendous grace and kindness

Linda Kohler, Chesapeake Charities Executive Director with Susan Shaw, Vice Chair of Calvert Community Foundation, honoree Marianne Harms and Audrey Scott, Event Chair at the Chesapeake Charities Awards Luncheon.

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made an impact that will last forever,” Scott said. “Marianne has been an unstoppable force for good. Organizations that have benefitted from her time and talent include the College of Southern Maryland, Calvert Memorial Hospital and the Calvert Marine Museum as well as Calvert County Nursing Center and the Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse.”

Also honored were Amelia Foxwell as Volunteer of the Year, and for her work with the McArdle Center for Early Autism Intervention, and the Partnering for Youth After School Program as Nonprofit of the Year for excellence in serving the children and families of Queen Anne’s County.

Chesapeake Charities is a community foundation that supports a wide range of charitable causes including arts, education, health and human services, animal welfare, and the environment. All of their 75 component funds have a common cause – a passion for making a difference in their communities. They have invested more than $9 million in the Chesapeake Bay region since 2005.

For more information, contact Chesapeake Charities at (410) 643-4020 or linda@chesapeakecharities.org, or visit www.chesapeakecharities.org.

Chesapeake Charities is accredited by the National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations.

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Ashley Wolfe, head volleyball coach at CSM

play at CSM for the first two years of her collegiate volleyball career and was named All-American her sophomore year. She finished her education at Webber International University in Florida, where she also played volleyball. She earned a bachelor’s degree in security management and now works at Patuxent River Naval Air Station.

CSM Plans Commencement The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) will recognize candidates for degrees and certificates during its 18th Winter Commencement on Jan. 19 at the La Plata Campus.

Keynote speaker will be Roz Plater, an Emmy Award-winning television journalist and Calvert County native who, most recently worked as a freelance reporter for WJLA ABC 7 in Washington, D.C. Plater earned a bachelor of general studies degree from American University, followed by a master’s degree in broadcast journalism from the University of Missouri. Her 22-year career has included work as a reporter and anchor with KNTV in San Jose, CA and at CBS 5 in San Francisco. She was a Washington, D.C., correspondent for Hearst Broadcasting and then served an eight-year stint with Fox 5 Washington, D.C., as a reporter and as web host of “Today’s Voices,” before working with WJLA. CSM's winter commencement activities Jan. 19 will begin with a Nursing Recognition Ceremony at 1:00 p.m. in the Physical Education (PE) Center on the La Plata Campus.

The commencement ceremony will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the PE Center and tickets are required. Ticketholders are encouraged to arrive at least 30

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minutes before the ceremony begins.

Doors will open for guests at 5:30 p.m.

Doors will close when the procession begins, and guests without tickets or arriving after the doors close may view the ceremony from the Fine Arts (FA) Center which will carry a live streaming broadcast.

In the event of inclement weather, a decision will be announced and posted at csmd.edu if commencement activities will be held Jan. 20. Graduates and guests may also call the inclement weather hotline at (301) 369-1999 or (800) 650-4023.

CSM will conduct bag checks at commencement, and all individuals may be subject to a bag check before entry.

Racist Incidents Denounced Additional police officers were assigned to Annapolis and Arundel High Schools this week after a second racial threat of violence was reported. A Twitter user under the name "kkkforeal" threatened violence at Annapolis High School. Police beefed up their presence, but police add that they do not believe the threat is credible.

Earlier, on Jan. 6, the Anne Arundel County Police Department was made aware of a petition containing racially charged, highly offensive language, and anti-African American sentiment that was passed around among a few students at Arundel High School.

School administrators quickly identified the student responsible as well as two other students who signed the petition. During the course of the police investigation, detectives attempted to locate any criminal charge that would apply to this incident. After conferring with the State’s Attorney’s Office, all agreed that the petition and behaviors of the students were extremely disturbing and reprehensible, however their actions

were found not to rise to the level of a criminal offense. The police department has documented this incident and the Board of Education will be conducting its own investigation.

After finding out about this incident, Anne Arundel County Executive Steven R. Schuh stated, "This kind of reprehensible behavior has no place in any school in Anne Arundel County," said County Executive Steve R. Schuh.

"Our schools should be safe places that embrace diversity and reject racism. I commend Superintendent George Arlotto and school administrators for their swift and effective handling of this unfortunate incident."

State’s Attorney Wes Adams and Police Chief Timothy J. Altomare also join Dr. Arlotto in condemning the message of hate communicated in this petition. “We believe in the cohesion of all communities in Anne Arundel County and we join with our minority community leaders in stating unequivocally that there is only one race, the human race.”

Men Wanted for Counterfeiting Anne Arundel County Police have released security images of two men suspected of passing counterfeit currency in businesses in and around the southern part of the county.

Authorities didn't specify what denominations of bills have been circulated or at which retailers.

Anyone with information about the suspects' identities is asked to contact Corporal J. Bauer at (410) 222-1960.

Two Seriously Hurt In Accident

Anne Arundel County Police report that officers responded to a head-on crash on Friendship Road near Fairhaven Road in Friendship on Dec. at approximately 4:15 p.m.

Their investigation revealed that a Mazda was eastbound on Friendship Road when it crossed the centerline and into the path of a Hummer traveling westbound. As a result, the two vehicles collided head-on.

- 29 pills Diphenoxylate-Atropine The driver of the Mazda, Chelsea Because of the employee’s position in Mae Estep, 23, of North Beach was taken the police department’s drug lab, Anne by helicopter to Shock Trauma in Arundel County Police Chief Altomare ordered the immediate temporary suspension of drug laboratory activities and made a request to the US Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) to provide assistance to the police department’s Office of Professional Standards in order to complete a full inventory and audit of the controlled dangerous substances in control of the county police department’s drug lab.

As part of this investigation, a search warrant was obtained for the employee’s home where additional meds not prescribed to the employee were recovered.

At this time, the items recovered from the employee’s home are part of the on-going investigation and additional charges are possible in the future. The Anne Arundel County State’s Attorney’s Office is working directly with police department criminal investigators as part of this on-going investigation.

The employee has been suspended from duty. Ms. Box had been employed with the Anne Arundel County Police Department since 2004 and has been a supervisor since 2012.

Drug Lab Employee Arrested The civilian manager of the Anne Arundel County Police Department drug lab was arrested and charged in December with multiple counts of possession of a controlled dangerous substance.

This case originated from a minor traffic accident that occurred in the evening hours of Dec. 20. During the investigation of the accident, officers became aware of the presence of several controlled prescription medications in the vehicle driven and owned by the employee. Further investigation revealed these controlled dangerous substances were not prescribed to the employee.

Preliminarily, it appears the medications recovered from the employee’s vehicle were removed by the employee in an unauthorized manner from a public prescription drug drop box at one of the police department’s district stations in violation of police department policy.

As a result, the employee, 48-year-old Annette A. Box has been criminally charged with possession of the following prescription controlled dangerous substances: - One pill Hydrocodone 1.5 mg - One pill Alprazolam .25 mg - 50 pills Hydromorphone - 29 pills Tramadol 50 mg - 31 pills Diazepam 5 mg

Baltimore with critical injuries.

The driver of the Hummer, 59-year-old Carl Raulin, also of North Beach, was taken to Calvert Memorial Hospital with serious injuries.

The primary cause of the crash is the Mazda driver’s failure to remain right of center. Contributing factors were the wet roadway and excessive speed by the Mazda. Alcohol is not believed to be a contributing factor. The Traffic Safety Section is handing the investigation and any charges are pending review by the State’s Attorney.

Incident Investigated at Pool The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office has received a report of an incident involving a minor at the Edward T. Hall Aquatic Center in Prince Frederick.

The mother of a juvenile reported to officials that a man took photos of her child while he was changing in a bathroom stall. The Calvert County

Sheriff’s Office takes these allegations very seriously and a thorough investigation is underway. A suspect has been developed and the investigation is ongoing. This appears to be an isolated incident.

However, the public is urged to contact Dfc. Livingston at (410) 535-2800 with any additional information.

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Crime Blotter Calvert County Sheriff’s Dept. Reports CDS Violations On Jan. 3, Deputy J. Denton conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of Little Cove Point Road/Platinum Drive in Lusby, on a vehicle he observed travelling without a tag light and with an expired registration sticker.

As he approached the driver, Jamal Davis, 20, of Lexington Park he detected a strong odor of marijuana. A search of the vehicle revealed (4) four clear plastic bags containing marijuana (weighing 90.3 grams) and when searching the passenger, Tyquan Mims, 20, of Washington, DC, he discovered a fully loaded Tarus PT 111 Pro 9mm handgun tucked into his waistband. Both Davis and Mims were transported to the Detention Center and charged with Possession with Intent to Distribute Narcotic (Marijuana) and Possession of Marijuana 10 + grams. Mims was also charged with CDS: Possession of a Firearm, Possession of a Firearm being under the age of 21, Dangerous Weapon/Conceal and Handgun on Person.

On Dec. 19, Deputy B. Boerum responded to a burglary call on Calvert Beach Rd., Prince Frederick. Upon arrival the complainant explained they had heard a noise at their back gate and when they looked outside, they witnessed two males, wearing hoodie jackets, enter their backyard. The males attempted to open the locked back door, while the homeowner was inside the home. They left the area when they were not able to make entry.

There was no damage to the residence, and at this time no items appear to have been stolen.

her purse and found a plastic wet wipes container with four used hypodermic needles, two metal spoons with residue on them, a metal tin containing a white paper fold with white powder and several pills inside. She was transported to the Detention Center and charged with CDS: Possession of Heroin, CDS: Possess Dangerous Nonnarcotic drugs (Clonazepam, Adderall), Possession of Paraphernalia (metal spoon) and CDS: Disorderly Conduct Administer Equipment Possession/Distribute Deputy N. Buckler was called to the Bank of America, Commerce Lane, Prince Frederick (hypodermic needles). on Dec. 22 for a disorderly subject. He arrived On Dec. 27, Deputy T. Buckler responded to with Deputy A. Ostazeski and they made the area of Mears Ave., Chesapeake Beach at contact with the subject, Jay Fulton, 55, of St. about 3:00 p.m. for the report that a suspicious Leonard, who stated he was trying to obtain a person was seen looking into vehicles. Upon bankcard to remove his $1.3 trillion from the entering the area, Deputy Buckler made bank. There were multiple patrons standing in contact with the suspect male matching the line at the bank who heard Mr. Fulton description, John Neale, 27, of Prince repeatedly yelling profane language, refusing Frederick. Neale admitted he was aware he had to step out of the teller line and referencing an open warrant for Non-Support of a Minor Satan. When he was finally coaxed to step Child. He was transported to the Detention outside, he requested to urinate on the Center and while being processed, a straw was sidewalk and this comment gained the found hidden in his sock. He was charged with attention of a patron walking into the bank.

Mr. Fulton was told it was time to leave but Possession of Paraphernalia (cut straw). would not cooperate. At this time he was At approximately 12:30 p.m. on Dec. 24 placed under arrest for Disorderly Conduct Deputy J. Livingston responded to a hit and and issued a “no trespassing” warning for the run accident in the area of Bowie Shop Bank of America.

Rd./MD Rt. 4. Prior to his arrival Deputy N. Barger advised him that witnesses to the On Jan. 6, while Deputy R. Cox was working accident observed the suspect vehicle (Ford security at Calvert Memorial Hospital, medical truck with VA tags) turn down Bowie Shop staff requested his assistance with a disorderly Rd. Deputy Livingston activated his patient. The uncooperative patient, identified emergency lights when he observed a truck as Daniel Willie, 60, of Lusby, had been asked matching the description and made contact multiple times to stop his disorderly behavior, with the driver, Angela Nicholson, 27, of which was disturbing other patients. After Mr. Friendship. In clear view he could see an Willie was medically cleared by hospital staff, exposed syringe on the center console, along he refused to leave the hospital and became with a small plastic baggie of suspected CDS. confrontational. He was given multiple travel He also observed a small silver pill holder with options to assist in getting him back home but four pills inside. She was transported to the he continued to be disruptive. He was placed Detention Center and charged with CDS: under arrest and charged with Disorderly Possession of Heroin and CDS: Possession of a Conduct, Intoxicated Public Disturbance and Fail to Obey Reasonable/Lawful Order.

Dangerous Nonnarcotic drug (Xanax).

Deputy A. Locke was dispatched to the Prince Frederick Starbucks on Dec. 30 for a check welfare call. When Deputy Locke arrived an employee of Starbucks stated that a female had been in the bathroom for approximately 45 mins. and was not responding to knocks on the door. When he also received no response, he opened the unlocked door and discovered a white female standing at the baby changing table with two hypodermic syringes, a spoon with a brown-colored cotton submerged in a liquid, an altered Q-Tip, cigarette lighter, bottle filled with water, pieces of toilet paper, a cell phone and a purse in plain view. The female, Evie Miller, 36, of Lusby was detained.

During a probable cause search of Miller’s purse, Deputy Locke located additional items: a small zip-loc bag containing 8 balls of a tan powder substance (heroin), a cigarette wrapper with cotton inside and a clear straw. Miller was transported to the Detention Center where she was charged with CDS: Possession of Heroin Burglaries and CDS: Administer Equipment On Dec. 30, at approximately 2:00 p.m., Deputy R. Weems responded to Johnswoods Possession/Distribute (hypodermic syringe).

Rd., Lusby, for the report of a burglary. The A week earlier, deputies investigated a complainant stated that sometime overnight drug-related incident involving the same someone entered their residence and stole an X-Box 1, Amazon gift cards and an iPhone 6. woman.

It is unknown how entry was made but a On Dec. 23, at approximately 8:20 p.m., bedroom window was found to be unsecure Deputy P. Wood was dispatched to the 7-11 and the lock on one of the doors could be on Hallowing Point Rd., Prince Frederick for easily bypassed. a check welfare call. Employees explained that they placed the call because they were Deputy B. Boerum responded to Sixes Rd., concerned for a female who had been in the Prince Frederick, on Dec. 19 for the report of bathroom for a couple of hours and kept a burglary. The complainant explained that opening and closing the door. Deputy Wood someone had unplugged the heater to one of knocked on the door and made contact with their greenhouses, killing all of the plants Evie Miller, 36, of Lusby. Miller was coherent inside. He advised he last checked to make sure but her answers did not match up with the the heaters were turned on and the greenhouse amount of time she had spent in the doors were shut on Dec. 18 at approximately bathroom. A warrant and driving status check 3:30 p.m. Upon entering the greenhouse at were done and he was informed her privilege 2:20 p.m., he discovered someone had entered to drive was suspended. When asked, she the greenhouse and intentionally disconnected admitted to having driven herself to the 7-11. the heater. He advised there was no damage to At that time he conducted a lawful check of the outside door of the greenhouse and that

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the vehicles, he determined Wilson Carroll, 27, of Prince Frederick had active warrants through the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office, Maryland State Police and the Saint Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office. As he attempted to place Carroll under arrest, he refused to cooperate and became extremely disorderly by yelling, swearing and dragging his legs. Prior to placing Carroll in the Deputy’s vehicle, he located two knives on his person. He was charged with Disorderly Conduct and Possession of a Concealed Dangerous Weapon.

For the report of a person sleeping outside of the restaurant, Deputy W. Durner responded to Roy Rogers on HG Trueman Rd., Solomons, at about 8:00 a.m. on Dec. 29.

Upon arrival he observed Austin Leaman, 21, of Lusby, asleep and leaning against the wall of the restaurant with trash and cigarettes lying all around him. Deputy Durner recognized Leaman from the previous day when Leaman was acting disorderly outside of the Solomons Burger King and also earlier, on this day, acting disorderly inside the Holiday Inn, also in Solomons.

During both encounters, Leaman was using profanity and making verbal threats. When Leaman was told to place his hands behind his back, he began to scream profanities and would not cooperate. Upon gaining control of Leaman and searching his person, a hand-rolled marijuana cigarette was found in his left front jacket pocket. Deputy Durner was aware that Leaman had received a Civil Citation for marijuana recently (Dec. 15), making this his second offense. Due to his behavior drawing attention to patrons in the Roy Rogers, he was transported to the Detention Center and arrested for Disorderly Conduct (banned from the Roy Rogers for life) and issued a Civil Citation for the marijuana.

Thefts On Jan. 5, at approximately 12:45 p.m., Deputy J. Ward was dispatched to the shopping center parking lot on Dares Beach Road in Prince Frederick, for the report that a citizen had witnessed an unidentified white male opening unlocked vehicles and quickly leaving. One of the victims had checked their vehicle and discovered cigarettes had been Deputy C. Childress responded to the Green stolen.

Turtle, in Prince Frederick, on Jan. 1 at approximately 1:00 a.m. for the report of a Deputy P. Wood responded to Bright Lane, in disorderly female. Upon arriving, witnesses Owings, for the report of stolen registration explained that Darlene Colbert, 56, of Oxon plates on Jan. 3. Upon arrival he made contact Hill, had been inside the establishment and with the victim who stated the front and rear accidentally picked up a cell phone that plates had been stolen from their vehicle while belonged to someone else. An argument it was either parked in their driveway, or ensued in the parking lot and the owner of the possibly while parked at the park and ride in cell phone received her phone back and wished Waysons Corner. no further police involvement. At that time, Deputy Childress heard Colbert shout A reported theft was investigated by Deputy P. expletives at the victim and was informed Wood on Jan. 2. The victim explained they Colbert had also punched the bartender and had parked their locked vehicle from 12:30 shoved a patron. She was arrested for p.m. – 1:30 p.m. on Bay Avenue and 5th Disorderly Conduct and transported to the Street in North Beach, and attended the Polar Bear Charity Event. When they returned to Detention Center for processing. their vehicle, they noticed the rear passenger On Jan. 4 at approximately 10:35 a.m., door was unlocked and credit cards, gift cards Deputy D. Clark was dispatched to the and money were stolen from a purse they had intersection of Solomon’s Island Road/Saint hidden in the vehicle.

Leonard Road, in Port Republic, in response to a call placed by a concerned citizen who Deputy P. Wood received a call at about 12:00 advised of a possible vehicle tampering. After p.m. on Dec. 28 for the report of a theft on making contact with persons in and around Harvest Grove Ln., Prince Frederick. Upon

Crime Blotter (con’t) arrival the victim stated he was in the process of moving out of his house and had last been there on Dec. 10. Upon returning to retrieve additional items on Dec. 26, he realized several items he left behind - five door lock/handle assemblies, two contract boxes of electrical outlets and a custom Louisville Slugger baseball bat - were now missing.

At approximately 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 27, Deputy G. Gott responded to Golden West Way, Lusby, for the report of a theft. Upon arrival he made contact with the complainant who stated someone had stolen a 8 ½ foot, stainless steel Snow Dog VXF 85 V snow plow and a Salt Dog SHPE 2000 spreader box. Both items were brand new and in shipping boxes sitting on a trailer in the driveway. The theft took place sometime between 8:00 p.m., Dec. 26 and 5:00 p.m. on Dec. 27.

to Thunderbird Dr.,Lusby, for the report of a theft. The complainant stated items had been stolen from their vehicle while it was parked in their driveway overnight. They had last checked on their car around 9:00 p.m. on the 21st, and upon returning to the vehicle at 5:15 a.m. the next morning, it was obvious that items from the center console had been strewn around the vehicle and out of place. A heavy weight black jacket was also stolen (the right chest has cursive embroidered letters – the left chest has “Patuxent High School Football” along with a panther paw print.

Deputy J. Harms was dispatched to Sequoia Way, in Prince Frederick, on Dec. 20 for a theft. The complainant advised that two packages were shipped to their residence on Dec. 15 and both were stolen. One package arrived at 11:00 a.m. and contained clothing; the second package arrived at 1:00 p.m. and On Dec. 24, Deputy C. Callison was contained miscellaneous home goods. dispatched to the Good Day Market on Dares Beach Rd., Prince Frederick, for the report of a Destruction of Property theft. An employee reported an unidentified Deputy N. Barger was dispatched to black male entered his lottery numbers to be Woodbridge Lane in Huntingtown, for the printed on the lottery machine and when the report of damage to a garage door on Jan. 2. tickets printed, he left the store with three Upon arrival, the victim explained they last observed their garage door in normal Maryland Lottery tickets he did not pay for. condition on Dec. 30 and returned home on For the report of a theft Deputy B. Boerum Jan. 2 to find multiple dents on the lower left side of responded to Pine Blvd, Lusby on Dec. 24.

Upon arrival the complainant advised the door and it appeared the door had been someone stole a package, containing a Notary pushed inward. kit, along with an extra Notary stamp, that were confirmed to have been delivered. A On Jan. 4, Deputy R. Weems responded to the delivery confirmation from UPS was sent to Weis parking lot in Solomons, located on HG the victim’s cellular telephone indicating it was Trueman Road, for the report of damage to a vehicle. The complainant stated they parked delivered on Dec. 21 at 12:45 p.m. their vehicle at 7:00 a.m. that morning and For a report of a theft from vehicle Deputy T. upon returning at 3:00 p.m., they discovered Holt responded to Winnebago Lane, Lusby on the driver’s side window had been broken.

Dec. 23, at approximately 1:45 p.m.The victim stated someone had entered their If you know who committed these crimes or unlocked vehicle and stole a change holder any other criminal activity in Calvert from the vehicle sometime after 6:00 p.m. the County, you can report it anonymously online by clicking the Crime Solvers link at night before. www.CalvertCountySheriff.us or by calling On Dec. 22, Deputy A. Ostazeski responded (410) 535-2800.

Four Hurt In Rollover Accident On Jan. 2, at approximately 2:00 p.m., Anne Arundel County Police officers responded to a multiple vehicle crash with rollover on Solomons Island Road at Mill Swamp Road in Harwood.

Investigation showed that Tyler Joseph Sanchez of Lothian, driving a Ford Explorer, was traveling south on Solomons Island Road in the area of Mill Swamp Road when he attempted to pass other vehicles on the right. The driver lost control driving off the roadway into the grass, then back onto the roadway. The vehicle then crossed the center and struck a Mercedes Benz that was being driven northbound on Solomons Island Rd. by Nelson Couto of Owings.

The Explorer rolled over, trapping the

driver. Sanchez was transported by ground to Prince George’s Hospital Center with serious but non-life threatening injuries.

The driver and front seat passenger, Elaine Couto of Owings in the Mercedes were transported by ground to Medstar Trauma with non-life threatening injuries.

A 14-year-old rear seat passenger in the Mercedes was transported by ground to Children’s National Medical Center where he’s listed in stable condition.

The preliminary cause of the crash appears to be driving off roadway while passing another vehicle and excessive speed. The Traffic Safety Section is handing the investigation and any charges are pending review by the State’s Attorney.

Sheriff’s Office Adds Mental Health Component The holiday season can be a particularly stressful time for individuals at risk for mental health issues. Parties, large family gatherings, and other seasonal events can exacerbate raw feelings and create negative situations. If feelings of discontent are combined with alcohol or drugs used to self-medicate, a hostile environment may result.

As first responders to all too many heart-wrenching scenarios, the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office is well aware that the holidays provide not only opportunities for increased crime but also an increase in calls related to people experiencing mental health crises. For this reason, Sheriff Mike Evans has partnered with the Southern Maryland Community Network's Community Behavioral Liaison Program (CBHL), adding a mental health component to his maximum deployment operations.

Behavioral Health Liaison Susan Onofrio is a clinician who provides access to community resources for those experiencing mental health crises in Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s Counties, and is prepared to respond to calls when a mental health crisis is suspected.

“With saturation patrols to capture drunk drivers and enhanced robbery patrols, we strategically deploy our resources during the holiday season to provide a safe holiday experience for everyone in the community. In addition to these concerns, we are also prepared for those who might be experiencing a mental health crisis,” says Sheriff Mike Evans.

“Our officers have been undergoing Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training in order to learn to recognize and respond appropriately to presenting signs of mental illness, and we have partnered with a Behavioral Health Liaison to offer on-scene resources and alternatives to arrest for these individuals.”

The benefits of the partnership between the Sheriff's Office and the CBHL are many.

While deputies arranged for the person in crisis to be transported to Calvert Memorial Hospital under an emergency petition, the family is provided with a list of resources that could be utilized during this time of crisis and beyond.

Patrice Duperval, LCSW-C, Director of Case Management from the Southern Maryland Community Network comments, “These calls are an example of a situation where

Sheriff Mike Evans and Behavioral Health Liaison Susan Onofrio.

the Liaison is able to be the calm after the storm,” providing a benefit from on-going services.”

Aware that the deputies regularly have interactions with individuals suffering from mental health crises, the Liaison explained how she can assist law enforcement in providing these individuals and their families with the care and resources they need. Such assistance can ultimately reduce recidivism on the part of these individuals, lowering repeat 911 calls, and increasing safety for individuals, officers, and the community.

The CIT-trained deputies are able to use the skills they had learned to identify those exhibiting signs of a mental illness, and then employ those skills to de-escalate potentially dangerous situations. From there, the Liaison supplies the individual involved with links to appropriate community resources and referrals for proper treatment, including personalized safety planning.

Captain David Payne, says, “As deputies, we see first-hand the value of this partnership.

Someone knowledgeable outside of the department can come in and tell those suffering about available resources, without having to “police” or arrest anyone.

Traditionally, such individuals would soon be back in the community, experiencing the same issues. When appropriate, this collaboration between our office with the Behavioral Health Liaison gives officers a valuable option to individuals in mental health crisis outside of interactions with the Justice System and Emergency Rooms.

Questions about the program should be directed to Dfc. Nick DeFelice at (410) 535-2800.

Man Arrested After Disturbance At approximately 3:27 p.m. on Jan. 2, Calvert County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a residence on Ponds Wood Road in Huntingtown for a report of a man causing a disturbance while in possession of a firearm.

While units were responding, the suspect reportedly began to make threats to “shoot it out” with the police when they arrived. Callers from the residence identified the suspect as Douglas Jones. The callers advised Mr. Jones resides at the same house and had assaulted one of the other residents.

Deputies arrived at the residence and observed Mr. Jones walking around the yard with a shotgun. They immediately set up a perimeter and

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attempted to make contact with the suspect. The deputies ordered him to put down the weapon several times.

However, he refused the requests and instead pointed the shotgun toward the deputies. The deputies were able to stay behind cover and continue giving Mr. Jones verbal commands in an attempt to get him to surrender. Eventually the suspect placed the shotgun on the ground and was placed under arrest without injury.

Mr. Douglas Jones was subsequently charged with three counts of Assault First Degree, three counts of Assault Second Degree of a Law Enforcement Officer, and a Felon in Possession of a Rifle/Shotgun.

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During cold winter temperatures, Anne Arundel County authorities say they are on the lookout for pets tied up and left unattended outside.

Dog owners could face a maximum fine of $1,000 for violating the anti-animal cruelty ordinance.

County Animal Control says temperatures or wind chills below 20 degrees warrant bringing animals indoors.

Residents need to be particularly careful with all pets during blasts of cold weather. The best advice during periods of extreme weather conditions is to bring pets indoors. Even animals that are used to living outdoors can be susceptible to the dangers of cold weather.

In accordance with the law, when the county executive declares a severe weather animal emergency, dogs left outside unattended must be provided the following: - Fresh clean drinkable non-frozen water at all times - Dog flaps/doors must be affixed to doghouses (and dogs must be trained/able to use the house with the flap) - Doghouse entrances must be oriented away from prevailing winds - Doghouses must be elevated off the ground at least 2 inches and above any accumulated precipitation - Doghouses must have abundant dry bedding available inside - Dog houses must protect an animal against the weather. A doghouse, shed, garage or other large area that has temperatures below 33 degrees inside will not allow a dog to maintain adequate body temperature to sustain life and will be considered insufficient.

Anne Arundel County Animal Control says if the temperature or wind chills are expected to be at or below 20 degrees, all dogs should be brought indoors to an area that will not reach below 33 degrees.

Failure to comply with these requirements may result in civil citation with fines ranging from $125 to $1,000, removal of the animal, and/or criminal prosecution depending on the conditions found, such as abuse or neglect of an animal by leaving dogs outside and unattended by use of restraints.

If you see an animal left outside that appears to be in danger, call Animal Control immediately at (410) 222-8900.

In the What’s An Irruption of Nuthatches?

By Lisa Bierer-Garrett, Naturalist Looking out at my bird feeders, I spied two tiny nuthatches, smaller than my usual WhiteBreasted Nuthatch visitors. These were very small, quick, with a wash of reddish coloring on the breast and a distinctive black and white eye stripe. Was I seeing Red -Breasted Nuthatches? Yes! It turns out this winter is an Irruption Year for several northern species such as Red- Breasted Nuthatches, Redpolls and Evening Grosbeaks. What does that mean?

Cornell Lab of Ornithology describes an Irruption as a “sudden change in the population density of a species. When speaking of birds, irruptions refer to the movement of northern wintering -species to the south in years of low food availability.”

Red-Breasted Nuthatches prefer to feed on pinecones on their breeding grounds in Canada and the northern U.S., but when there’s a lack of cones, which roughly happens in a two-year cycle, the birds move south to warmer climes in search of different foods. Lucky for me, that means suet feeders are a magnet for these tiny powerhouses.

They need lots of high-energy food. Suet fills the bill. (A bird joke…)

If you ever watch nuthatches, they are amazing to observe as they toddle down the bark of large trees and then back up. They peep and peent loudly to each other as they stash seeds, nuts, and insect goodies under the bark for a later time. Their habit of wedging a large food item in a crevice and then hacking at it with their strong bills gives this group its English name. Their name comes from “one who hides or stashes” and became “nuthatch” over time.

Only a few species of birds can walk up and down trees, and even upside down, and this makes it easy to identify them.

We have several species of Nuthatches in Maryland. The White -Breasted (Sitta carolinensis) is the largest of the species.

The Red Breasted (Sitta Canadensis) is our occasional winter visitor, and in Southern Maryland and on the Eastern Shore, birdwatchers can spot the Loblolly Pine loving Brown Nuthatch (Sitta pusilla), a very small species with a distinctive “tin horn” call.

I watch the nuthatches fly back and forth from the feeders to the trees. They come in a pair and seem to be very companionable between the two species. I think the larger White-Breasted NutNut hatches dig into the suet and leave flakes on the deck railing below to entice the little Red -Breasted

Red-breasted nuthatch photo by Wolfgang Wander. species to feast.

A quick Ruby Crowned King Kinglet darts in to get scraps of suet too.

I think that an Irruption year is exciting for birdwatchers and folks with winter feeding stations set up. Welcoming and watching the usual winter birds that tough out the cold here in Maryland is a

reward in itself. But seeing a rare northern visitor stop by is a little thrill. I am glad to offer some generous Southern Hospitality!

About the Author: Lisa BiererGarrett is a Naturalist who lives with her husband, Chris in North Beach.

Brown-headed nuthatch by Hugh Vandervoort.

White-breasted nuthatch by Roland Jordahl (www.Birdsandblooms.com).

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How many times have you completely failed to get what you want because you have ignored the needs of the other side? I have a client with a teenage son who tells me her son is always angry at her. Apparently, her son just wants to get her out of his life. However, since she completely supports her son, this is difficult.

Suppose, instead, she offers her son more independence (i.e. using the family car) if he performs some specific chores around the house. That sounds like a win-win negotiation for both of them. To get to that point,

By L Lyn S Striegel riege riegel my client had to know that the lack of was the sore spot with Everyone negotiates something position, but the position of the independence her son.

She learned that by listening. everyday. From trying to get your person you are negotiating with. child to turn out the lights to getting a What are their needs? What pressures 3. BE WILLING TO WALK AWAY raise, all of us are always negotiating. do they feel?

No matter what the negotiation, A negotiation is a series of before Do you have any plans in 2017 to ask you start, you must know what for a raise, change jobs, buy a car or exchanges, where one person offers a your “break-even� point is. In other make a major purchase? Those tasks proposal and the other person words, what is the you will require negotiation. How do you counter-proposes. Think about that accept before you walkworst away.

Do you negotiate to win? Here are five simple other person - how much do they have a clear idea of what you will need you or what you can offer? Is accept and what you will not accept? negotiating tips: their job on the line if they do not Suppose the seller of the house you produce a successful outcome? If you 1. BE PREPARED want does not agree to the price Be a detective. Make sure you can gain an understanding of what really you have proposed. You know you have done your homework. If you are they would deem successful and you can go no higher with your bid for the buying a car, have you checked out know what you want to be successful, house. what the make and model of car you you have the basis for a win-win will have to walk away from want is worth? Fortunately, today, scenario. This leads to another impor- the You deal you simply cannot there are apps for that and many other tant point - you must be able to listen afford to because bid a higher price for the things. No matter what the negotia- and read the person you are negotiat- house. But, is there something else tion, you must completely understand ing with. that the seller might want to make up the situation you are in. That means for the fact you do not have more understanding not only your own 2. LISTEN money? What if you wrote a letter to the seller telling them what good care you would take of the house even though you cannot increase your bid?

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4. BE PATIENT Sometimes, the only way to get what you want is simply to outlast the other party. Patience is a highly prized skill in negotiation - if you do not have it, get it. I recall negotiating with

some Japanese bankers years ago. At that time, the Japanese were famous for agreeing with everything you said one day and refuting it the next. This had been going on for several weeks, with the late night calls to Japan wearing on all the parties, including me.

No matter.

In that scenario, I represented a large and highly successful business prized by the Japanese bankers - they wanted my clientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s business and I knew it. So, I waited them out. I knew eventually they would agree to what we wanted and they did. I was still exhausted by the time we finished. So were they - but, we established an excellent business relationship that lasted years. I learned what was important to them - they learned what was important to me and, with time, we got there.

5. DONâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;T TAKE IT PERSONALLY Negotiation is not a fist fight. It is not and never should be personal.

Name calling, threats, being a bully, etc. all are childish responses not worthy of you.

Successful negotiators show respect for their counterparts especially if they want to do business with them again. Personality issues are side issues, having nothing to do with what you are trying to negotiate.

Forget them and move on to important points that you can solve.

There are just some of the tips you can use to become a better negotiator.

There are many â&#x20AC;&#x153;how toâ&#x20AC;? books out there to assist you - all of them offer good insights and you can never get enough helpful suggestions on how to make your negotiations more successful.

Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to your successful negotiations in 2017!

About the Author: Lyn Striegel is an attorney in private practice in Chesapeake Beach and Annapolis. Lyn has over 30 years experience in the fields of estate and financial planning and is the author of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Live Secure: Estate and Financial Planning for Women and the Men Who Love Them (2011 ed.).â&#x20AC;? Nothing in this article constitutes specific legal or financial advice and readers are advised to consult their own counsel.

By Bob Poston MS, CFT

A More Healthy You in 2017 Interview with Kelly Favret, Certified Health Coach Group Fitness Director, Instructor at Poston’s Fitness for Life Throughout the second half of 2016, I introduced you to a few of our coaches at Poston’s Fitness to allow them to share some of their expertise in areas that will assist you in your fitness journey. In this article I am going to have coach Kelly Favret address the four pillars of health: Lifestyle, Exercise, Attitude and Nutrition and their importance for your fitness success in 2017. Kelly holds a Master’s degree in Exercise Science and certifications through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) and most recently a Health Coach certification from the Dr. Sears Wellness Institute.

To highlight this most current certification, Kelly will be hosting a Healthy Eating and Portion Control seminar at Poston’s Fitness on Jan. 21. So with that, let’s meet Kelly Favret.

Bob: Kelly, wow, you have quite a resume going in the Health and Fitness industry, what stirred your passion in this field to pursue it as a profession?

Kelly: Honestly, my passion came about when I least expected it! I have always loved to exercise, and one day after taking a group fitness class at my local parks and recreation facility, the instructor invited me to a take a certification course to teach an Indoor Cycling class for the

program they were starting. I threw caution to the wind and decided to do it! After that class, I was hooked! I went on to earn my Group Fitness and Personal Trainer certification and even went back to school to earn my Graduate degree in Exercise Science. Needless to say, I am very grateful that one instructor saw my potential and led me to a career that I am very passionate about.

I love helping people achieve their health and wellness goals.

Bob: So, for your latest certification, why did you select the Dr. Sears Wellness Institute?

Kelly: I chose the Dr. Sears Wellness Institute because it is based on scientific research and designed personally by Dr. Sears, a renowned and trusted physician.

It also teaches simple and sustainable methods to being healthy.

Bob: How does a Health Coach help someone achieve their health and wellness goals?

Kelly: As a Health Coach, I use three “E’s” to help clients succeed. I Educate clients on ways to eat better, move more, and think healthier; I Equip clients with the tools to succeed while changing their lifestyle to live healthier; and I Empower clients to take charge of their health and wellness to become healthier versions of themselves.

Bob: Can you expand a little on the four pillars of health?

Kelly: The Dr. Sears approach revolves around the concept of L.E.A.N., which stands for Lifestyle, Exercise, Attitude and Nutrition. These four areas work together to make a person healthier at any age and any stage

of life. The first pillar, Lifestyle, refers to how we manage our time and our lives. The next pillar, Exercise, focuses on how we move - after all, it is one of the best ways to maintain good health!

Attitude is about keeping a positive focus and helping to reduce stress. Your body cannot reap all the benefits of nutrition and exercise if it’s overstressed!

Finally, the last pillar, Nutrition, is all about how and what we eat to make our bodies strong and healthy.

All four of these components work together to help people live a fit life.

Bob: Is there any additional information you would like to share with our reading audience here?

Kelly: I’d like to end by saying that living a healthy lifestyle does take work, but it doesn’t have to be hard! That’s where I come in! I am here to help people learn how to make better choices in all four aspects of their health. If a person can

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make healthy choices in life, keep a positive attitude, exercise more, and make healthy foods choices, maintaining a healthy lifestyle over the years will be a breeze!

Thanks Kelly for this great insight into what Health Coaching is all about. So, there you have it folks, if you are confused with all of the information floating around out there through television ads and internet searches, make it a point to reach out to Kelly. Also, plan on attending the seminar she is hosting Jan. 21 at Poston’s Fitness for Life in Dunkirk.

As always, I wish you great health, Bob. About the author: Bob Poston is a certified Fitness Professional and the owner of Poston's Fitness for Life personal training center located in Dunkirk. Bob has over 35+ years of fitness training experience and holds a Master's degree in Exercise Science as well as certifications from the International Sports Science Association and the Titleist Performance Institute.

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he ongoing feud between the Board of Calvert County Commissioners (BOCC) and the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Planning Commission has come to a head, with the BOCC taking two new votes on removing two members from their positions.

Along the same lines, Commissioners President Tom Hejl (R-At Large), along with BOCC members Evan Slaughenhoupt (R-District 1) and Mike Hart (R-District 3) voted on Tues. Jan. 10 to stand by their previous decision to remove Maurice Lusby III as chair and from the commission altogether.

The same commissioners voted to offer Vice Chair W. Michael Phipps the opportunity to become an alternate. Otherwise, if Phipps does not accept the alternate position, he would not have a further role on the Planning

Commission, either.

Commissioners Pat Nutter (R-District 2) and Steve Weems (R-At Large) each voted no on both of the motions.

Slaughenhoupt spoke out harshly, referencing the heated arguments voiced at the long public hearing for Lusby and Phipps, which about 200 people attended last month. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The evidence clearly demonstrated that Mr. Lusby as chair of the Planning Commission, failed to comply with the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s direction with expending public funding on outside counsel, and further that the Planning Commission failed to comply with the requirements of the Open Meetings Act,â&#x20AC;? Slaughenhoupt said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Having considered the testimony and comments presented at the hearing on DEC. 20, 2016, I hearby move that Mr. Lusby

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be removed from the Planning Commission effective immediately.â&#x20AC;?

Slaughenhoupt added, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Public comment and input are helpful, but especially distressing were those that slammed the county staff. Such comments, for me, meant the remainder spoken by such individuals were discounted, not relevant and in fact, had the opposite effect from what was likely intended by the speaker. Apparently a couple of State Delegates have the need to express their views as well. Everyone may have an opinion â&#x20AC;&#x201C; even those who are uninformed. It seems to me that some State Officials whose voting constituency is a sliver of Calvert County think they can run the County government, they for office as County Commissioner. President Reagan famously espoused the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;11th Commandmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; saying quote â&#x20AC;&#x201C; thou shalt not speak ill of a fellow Republican. So Republican Delegates â&#x20AC;&#x201C; rather than speaking about that which you do not know simply focus upon your responsibilities in Annapolis.â&#x20AC;?

Slaughenhoupt added that he felt that the BOCC should not have been placed in this difficult decision regarding the Planning Commission Chairman and Vice Chairman, adding, â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is clear that both individuals should have known better. â&#x20AC;&#x153; He added, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Violations did occur and each should have resigned than force these issues on the public.â&#x20AC;?

Commissioner Slaughenhoupt said the men purposely defied the BOCC and overspent their budget by going outside for legal representation instead of using county resources until a spending plan was put into place. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Chairman and the Vice Chairman thumbed their nose â&#x20AC;&#x201C; ignoring laws, rules and regulations - unacceptable.â&#x20AC;? He added that in Lusbyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s case, he felt there was no choice but to make his permanent suspension a permanent one, because there was willful intent no rehabilitation of his â&#x20AC;&#x153;unacceptable attitude.â&#x20AC;?

Commissioner Hejl also voted in favor. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Having spent 40 years in law enforcement, when you break the law, you have penalties to pay. When you violate policies, procedures and roles, you have penalties to pay, and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not about to overlook thatâ&#x20AC;Śâ&#x20AC;?

Hejl added, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think either of these men are bad people. I think theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re good people â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been friends with them for years. But as I say, I will not overlook violations of the Open Meetings Act, violations of the policy and rules in this case.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m going to vote opposed to the motion,â&#x20AC;? said Commissioner Weems. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If the Chairman and Vice Chairman of this board were to misappropriate one dollar, we would not consider all of us guilty, as opposed to just two. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all I have to say.â&#x20AC;?

Commissioner Pat Nutter also voted no, saying he too was hurt following the hearing. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We really should be insulted... you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to insult us with the comments that were made.â&#x20AC;?

Nutter says he sees it as a communication breakdown, with a â&#x20AC;&#x153;domino effectâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;unintended consequences.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think what has happened here over the past 20, 25 years â&#x20AC;&#x201C; this program was in place and everything done the same way. No one ever

said anything about it. This is the way weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve always done it,â&#x20AC;? Nutter added. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They never had an intent but to do anything other than for the good of the county.â&#x20AC;?

He said there were changes that had come about that were â&#x20AC;&#x153;hard to accept,â&#x20AC;? and he did not feel they would anything but what they perceived to be the correct thing. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are seven members of that board. I think we should have made it clear to all seven,â&#x20AC;?

Nutter adding, he was opposed to any further suspension.

Commissioner Hart said he felt it was a clear-cut case. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My question to the legal team was â&#x20AC;&#x201C; were the rules broke? The response was yes. I said OK, do they work for me? Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been told no, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been told yes. We have 1,000+ employees that work for usâ&#x20AC;Ś. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know why the communication broke down the way it is.â&#x20AC;?

Slaughenhoupt said the case of Phipps was more complicated, therefore he felt Phipps should be removed from the Planning Commission but offered an alternate position.

Slaughenhoupt said of the Phipps case, â&#x20AC;&#x153;One less impactful than the clear, willful intent of the Lusby case. One that appeared to be less direct, more nuanced, but alarmingly included levels of what appeared to be a lack of attention to detail by Mr. Phipps pertaining to the expectations one ought to have for any leadership position on the Planning Commission. Like the Lusby case, it appears there was a continuation of the same disregard for the Planning Commission charter, ignoring county policies, and disregard for the Planning Commission being an agency of the county government. Testimony gave the impression that Mr. Phipps lacks understanding not of planning decision, but of how the Planning Commission operates. Most disappointing for someone with 25 years of experience. Clearly Mr. Phipps should not have any further leadership role on the Planning Commission.

Testimony indicated a complete misunderstanding of the Maryland Open Meetings Law.â&#x20AC;?

Hejl said he understood that Mr. Phipps â&#x20AC;&#x153;did not want to throw Mr. Lusby under the bus,â&#x20AC;? but transparency in government is expected. He and Slaughhoupt alleged that decisions were made behind closed doors by members of the Planning Commission prior to giving applicants proper opportunity to make their case before the panel.

Slaughenhoupt added that Open Meetings training should be a requirement for all Planning Commission members.

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Speaking Out On Signs Dear Members of the Planning Commission and Chesapeake Current readers, I attended the Dec. 14, 2016 Planning Commission meeting hoping to hear your comments and questions about the proposed sign regulations.

Apparently, that will happen at a later date. In the meantime, I would like to share my own concerns.

Several major changes to existing sign regulations are included in the draft. I think all of us need to know the specific justifications for these changes. We also need to know what the potential impacts will be, not only on the appearance of our Town Centers but also on existing business owners who have played by the rules in the past and have depended upon a “level playing field”.

Here are some of the changes that concern me the most: - Current sign regulations do not allow electronic message boards anywhere. The proposed regulations would allow them in all Town Centers except Solomons and Dunkirk (Several County Commissioners want them allowed there as well).

- Current regulations limit sign height along Rt 2/4 in Prince Frederick to 14 feet. Proposed regulations would allow 22-foot high signs in the Prince Frederick Entry District.

- Current regulations in all the Town Centers make distinctions between “internally illuminated signs” and “externally illuminated signs”. I couldn’t find that distinction in the proposed draft.

It looks like internally illuminated signs will be permitted in all Town Centers, except for parts of Solomons.

- In Prince Frederick, along Rt 2/4, monument signs (meaning the base is solid) are currently required. Proposed regulations appear to allow pole (lollipop) signs anywhere and everywhere in all town centers.

- Current regulations in some Town

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Center ordinances do not allow signs in windows – or regulate the amount. The proposed regulations allow them to cover up to 75% of window area in all Town Centers.

Of course, sign regulations are just the tip of the iceberg, given all the other disturbing conflicts and issues that are going on at the moment. I was at least happy to read in the December 14th Calvert Recorder that the BOCC decided that Architectural Review Committees won’t be abolished after all. I would like to thank the Planning Commission for taking the position it did on that issue. I served for many years as staff to both the Solomons and Prince Frederick Architectural Review Committees and I personally know how dedicated they were to promoting attractive development while respecting the needs and concerns of applicants. They have served this County well.

However, I was stunned to read in the Recorder article that the BOCC voted not to require architectural review for national chains! I know from long experience that national chains will try to get approval for designs that cost the least and shout the loudest but they are perfectly willing to work with local communities that care. And, by the way, the story that Pizza Hut decided not to come to Prince Frederick because they couldn’t have a red roof is completely, unequivocally not true!

Thank you for your attention.

Sincerely, Randi Vogt Port Republic

Club Announces Grant Availability Dear Chesapeake Current readers, Calvert Garden Club is pleased to announce its third annual Mini Grant Program, designed to focus on beautifying Calvert County.

Applicants must be local to Calvert County, Maryland and be a nonprofit organization.

Qualifying applicants may be selected to receive Mini Grant funds in the amount of $100 to $1000.

Calvert Garden Club created this Mini Grant Program in 2013 to broaden the scope of our Club’s efforts in supporting our community, beautifying our county, and helping young people appreciate the benefits of

gardening In the past few years, we’ve awarded grants totaling more than $5,000.

To apply, go to Calvert Garden Club’s website at calvertgardenclub.com and complete the Mini Grant Application.

The application may be downloaded at the CGC Mini Grants tab. Completed applications are due by Feb. 1, 2017.

Grant awards will be announced in March 2017.

For additional information, go to Calvert Garden Club’s website at calvertgardenclub.com.

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Dear Chesapeake Current readers, Calvert Hospice is pleased to announce that Dr. Stephanie B. Carpenter is our new Director of Medicine and Palliative Care.

Dr. Stephanie B. Carpenter is the Director of Medicine and Palliative Care for Calvert Hospice. She received her Bachelor of Science from Howard University, her Master of Science from the University of Rhode Island, and her Medical Degree from Howard University. She completed her residency training in Internal Medicine at Indiana University and served as an Associate Professor at Indiana University – Methodist Hospital prior to relocating to the East Coast. Dr. Carpenter worked for Medstar Southern Maryland Hospital where she was quickly promoted to Assistant Director of Hospitalist Medicine. Thereafter, she went on to become the Director of Hospitalist Medicine and Director of Palliative Care Medicine at Calvert Memorial Hospital.

Dr. Carpenter’s interest in Palliative Care and Hospice Medicine was sparked during her Medical School Education when African American reticence toward end of life discussions was explored. Throughout her training, she discovered that Physician education was lacking with regard to the end of life spectrum. Dr. Carpenter made it her mission to seek out opportunities to educate herself to ensure she was able to properly care for her patients throughout their lifetime and not just during manageable illness.

Dr. Carpenter has facilitated and implemented end of life education and training in Eldoret, Kenya, a community who previously had not spoken about death and dying. Today, practitioners are now having these discussions and assisting patients and families in navigating end of life decisions. Dr. Carpenter was recognized by her peers for her work at Southern Maryland Hospital and was sought out to assist other providers with complicated end of life cases. Currently she maintains her position at Calvert Memorial Hospital as the Director of Palliative Care Medicine. In this position, she has the opportunity to educate Healthcare providers, families and patients on the benefits, appropriateness, and humanity of Palliative and Hospice Care.

Dr. Carpenter resides in Upper Marlboro with her husband James and their five-year-old daughter, Zaria.

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Karen Acostar, 60 Karen Ann Acostar, age 60, of Huntingtown, passed quietly away at home with her family by her side on Jan. 3, 2017. Karen was born Aug. 11, 1956, in Neptune, NJ, to Matilda (Rüss) and Robert Serafin.

She was the beloved wife of Chris Acostar and sister of Joan Lachapelle, Bob Serafin and Mary Robb. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

Karen was preceded in death by her father and siblings, Rosemarie Terhune and Richard Serafin.

Memorial contributions may be made in Karen's name to Calvert Hospice, P O Box 838, Prince Frederick, MD 20678.

Lee Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

Bill Barrett, 94 William Kenneth “Bill” Barrett, Sr., age 94, of Chesapeake Beach passed away Dec. 25, 2016 at his residence. He was born May 9, 1922 in Jersey City, NJ to William James and

Grace (White) Barrett.

Bill was raised in Englewood, NJ and graduated in 1939 from Dwight D. Morrow High School where he ran track. He graduated from Newark College of Engineering, which later became Rutgers University, in 1943 with a degree in mechanical engineering.

After college Bill joined the United States Navy and was stationed at the Naval Research Lab at Randle Cliffs. While there, he met Betty Robertson and they were married Nov. 17, 1945. They made their home in Chesapeake Beach until moving to Mesa, AZ in 1951, to Tulsa OK in 1953, and to Springfield VA in 1957. In 1970, they settled in Huntingtown, where they lived until returning to Chesapeake Beach in 1990.

When he retired in 1985, Bill was the head of the research division of the United States Postal Service, through which Bill had several inventions and patents.

Bill was always an active member of the American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206 in Chesapeake Beach where he served two terms as Commander and held many other offices throughout the history of the American Legion.

In his leisure time, Bill enjoyed “working” at the American Legion and spending time with family.

Later in life, his time was enriched by his special friend Mary LeMay and her wonderful family.

He is survived by children Janet Barrett Travers and her husband William Leitch “Lee” of Owings, William Barrett, Jr. of Hope Mills, NC and Randy Barrett of Solomons.

He is also survived by grandchildren Jennifer Lavery, Jackie Malinsky, Heather Jacobs, William Travers and Grant and Kyle Barrett, seven great-grandchildren, and sister, Grace Jane Barrett Boyle.

Bill was preceded in death by his wife Betty Alberta Barrett in 2000, grandchild John Barrett, and special friend Mary LeMay. Memorial contributions may be made to

either: Stallings-Williams American Legion Post 206, P.O. Box 428, Chesapeake Beach MD 20732 or Calvert Hospice, P.O. Box 838, 238 Merrimac Court, Prince Frederick MD 20678 (calverthospice.org).

Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

Margaret Buff, 78 Margaret Schultz Buff, originally of Scottsboro, AL, passed away in Prince Frederick on Dec. 19, 2016 at age 78, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on June 7, 1938 to the late William Elton Schultz and Wilda Elizabeth Butler. Margaret dedicated her life as a military spouse for over 30 years and matriarch of the Buffs of Calvert County.

She is survived by her brother William Earl Schultz; her children and their spouses: Max LaDon Buff II (Linda), Geoffrey Delane Buff (Maria), Kevin Rene Buff (Jaimie), Lisa Margaret Brown (Craig), Stacy Maria Petropol (Steve) all of Prince Frederick, MD; 14 grandchildren: Max LaDon Buff lll, Allison Buff Chin (Chris), Sarah Buff Edwards (Aaron), Nicholas Brown, Ryan Buff, Christina Buff, Melissa Buff (fiancé Eric Barbye), Amanda Brown, Jesse Buff, Elena Buff, Samantha Brown, William Buff, Lilia Petropol, and Lucia Petropol; and 5 great grandchildren: Tabitha Buff, Samantha Buff, Brandon Chin, Noah Edwards and Zachary Chin.

Margaret was preceded in death by her beloved husband Colonel (R) Max LaDon Buff. They would have been married 60 years this past May. Interment will be in Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.

Memorial donations may be made to: Calvert Hospice (calverthospice.org).

Lee Funeral Home I Owings handled arrangements.

passed. Gerri’s involvement with the Solomons Island Yacht Club was her favorite hobby. She involved herself with organizing and planning events and enjoyed the gathering of members and friends. You could always count on her with Football Sundays and her love of the Washington Redskins. Geraldine is also an alumnus of the Class of 1969 from LA Rein High School in Suitland, MD. Geraldine was a mother to one daughter, Celeste Church, of Lusby. She was the mother-in-law to Jerome Church, grandmother to two granddaughters and a great grandmother to one grandson.

Gerri is survived by her six sisters, Diane Hoernke of Wisconsin; Louise McDonald of Mechanicsville; Sarah Davis of Lusby; Mary Francotti of New Jersey; Catherine Vecchio of Florida; Margaret Snyder of Georgia and one brother James Coughlin of Mississippi; and a number of other relatives and close friends.

Memorial contributions may be made to either: Calvert Animal Welfare League, 1040 Prince Frederick Blvd. P. O. Box 1660, Prince Frederick MD 20678 (cawlrescue.org) or Echo House, 484 Main Street, P. O. Box 2764, Prince Frederick MD 20678 (projectecho.net/donations).

Rausch Funeral Home handled arrangements.

Robert Creek, 76

devoted wife, Annie of 53 years; nine children, Brenda (Issac), Darlene, Karla (Nathianel), Dianette (Enrique), Douglas, Gerald, Timothy (Crystal), Tracy, Charles; one son-in-law, Roland; 25 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, five sisters-in-law: Clarice, Audrey, Helen, Martha, and Virginia, two brothers-in-law: John and Herman. He also leaves a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

Robert was preceded in death by his daughter Helene, and his son Robert Jr. Sewell Funeral Home in Prince Frederick handled arrangements.

John Echard, 55 John Edward Echard, Sr., age 55, of Lothian passed away Jan. 8, 2017 at his residence. John was born July 18, 1961 in Connellsville, PA to Darral Ray and Mary Margaret (Keller) Echard. The family moved to Landover when he was an infant. He attended Prince George’s County Schools.

John was employed as a heavy equipment operator and a member of International Union of Operating Engineers Local 77.

In his leisure time, John enjoyed boating, fishing and racquetball.

Surviving are his mother Mary M. Echard of Mt. Airy, NC, a son John E. Echard, Jr. of Washington, DC, daughter Katelyn A. Echard of Chesapeake Beach, stepdaughters Alene Weaver of El Paso, TX and Amber Weaver of Chesapeake Beach; granddaughter Cali O’Dell of Chesapeake Beach; brothers Ray Echard and his wife Melodie of Mt. Airy, NC, Will Echard and his wife Debbie of Dunkirk, and Harold Echard of Clinton, MD and sister Avis Wilson and her husband Tom of Mt. Airy, NC. John was preceded in death by his father Darral R. Echard.

Friends may call on Thurs., Jan. 12, from 6:00- 7:30 p.m. at Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., 8325 Mt. Harmony Lane, Owings, MD where a service and celebration of John’s life will be held at 7:30 P.M. Interment will be Fri., Jan. 13 at 2:00 P.M. at Mt. Olive Cemetery, Connellsville, PA.

Robert Gray Creek, Sr., was born Jan. 4, 1940 in Anne Arundel County to the late Arthur and Elsie Gray Creek. Robert departed this life on Dec. 23, 2016 at the Calvert County Nursing Center in Prince Frederick at the age of 76.

Robert received his education in the Anne Arundel County Public School System. He worked for the Living Construction Company, Howlin Concrete, and Chesapeake Beach Town Hall.

Robert loved farming and gardening. He will always be remembered for his willingness to help others, and his kind and gentle spirit that touched everyone he met. Robert was member at CommuGerri Combs, 65 nity Church of Praise in Chesapeake Beach, where Geraldine Theresa he served as a deacon.

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of Lions International, belonging to the former Northern Calvert Lions and currently the Silver Hill Lions. A marching band member in high school, Jim enjoyed playing trumpet. He also enjoyed fishing, crabbing and swimming during the summers he spent in Hollywood, MD in his youth. Jim also loved gardening and watching Redskins, Nationals and Capitals games.

Visitation will be Mon., Jan. 16 from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. at Rausch Funeral Home, 8325 Mount Harmony Lane, Owings, MD 20736. A funeral service will be Tues., Jan. 17 at 11:00 a.m. at Friendship United Methodist Church, 22 West Friendship Road, Friendship, MD 20758.

Memorial contributions may be made to: Calvert Hospice, P.O. Box 838, 238 Merrimac Court, Prince Frederick, MD 20678 (calverthospice.org).

Rausch Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

Henry James “Jim” Daniels, age 73, of Huntingtown, passed away Jan. 6, 2017 at home surrounded by family.

Jim was born April 4, 1943 in Washington, D.C. to Albert “Bay” and Marie (Myers) Daniels. He was raised in Chillum, MD, and graduated from Northwestern High School.

He attended the University of Maryland until enlisting in the US Army, serving from 1964 to 1967 earning the National Defense Service Medal. Upon his discharge Jim worked for C & P Telephone which later became Verizon, rising to manager and instructor, retiring with over 40 years of service.

Jim was married to Dawn L. (Johnson) Michael Gallagher, 80 Daniels for almost 50 years, raising daughters Diana Daniels Pritchard (Andy Mitchell) of Michael Graham Middletown, PA and Melanie Ford (Rob), of Gallagher, age 80, Chesapeake Beach. He is also survived by passed away on Dec. grandchildren Corrina and Tristan Pritchard, and 31, 2016, in Solomons Dylan, Matthew, Kallie and Mikayla Ford, due to complications great-granddaughter Kaelyn, and a brother resulting from Richard Daniels and wife Lani of College Park, Alzheimer's Disease. and their son Josh.

Professor, Jim had a wonderful sense of humor and husband, father, enjoyed life. He was a member of Friendship brother, friend, woodworker, home builder, United Methodist Church and an active member tennis player– he was a true Renaissance man.

Michael, son of Bernard and Eleanor Kingsley Gallagher, grew up in Alexandria, VA with brother Bernard and sister Jean.

He was married to Lynda Garland since 1986, father of Leslie and James, stepfather of Jennifer Garofalo (Nicholas) and Jeffrey Lorence (Kathy), grandfather of Allison Bunch, Stephanie and Nicholas Garofalo, Thomas and Samantha Gallagher, and great grandfather of Cannon Sloan.

He is preceded in death by his parents and daughter, Leslie Anne Gallagher.

A resident of Calvert County for over 40 years, in 1974 he built a home on St Leonard's Creek acting as contractor, carpenter and electrician. Living on the creek, he and Lynda hosted family and friends for decades.

Michael enlisted in the U.S. Army (Virginia National Guard) at age 18 and served for 15 years rising to the rank of Captain.

He entered George Washington University as a freshman in 1954 and never left campus.

While earning a Bachelors, a Masters of Accounting, Masters of Law and Juris Doctorate, he taught accounting courses, specializing in federal tax law.

He retired from GWU as a professor emeritus after 39 years in the classroom, touching the lives of thousands of students.

Even after a diagnosis of Alzheimer's, he and Lynda traveled extensively and he filled his days crafting furniture in his woodworking shop.

Always kind, loving and hard working his friends and admirers spanned generations.

The family wishes to thanks everyone who has been a part of Michael's remarkable life's journey.

In his memory, a non-tax deductible gift may be made to Solomons Nursing Center c/o Gallagher Nursing Education Fund, 13325 Dowell Rd., Solomons, MD 20688.

Rausch Funeral Home handled arrangements.

Warren Gott, 76 Warren Douglas Gott, age 76, of Benedict, passed away Jan. 3, 2017 at his home. He was born on July 22, 1940 in Prince Frederick to James B. and Evelyn Haight Gott.

Warren was very active in his community, and was a 59-year Life Member of Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department, serving

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He was the beloved husband of Linda L. Gott, father of Donna L. Gott (Butch Rawlings) and the late W. David Gott. He was the grandfather of Amanda Pellettiere (Keith), Shelby Hyatt (Christian), and Jennifer Blancato (Ashley), great grandfather of Payton Rae Hyatt and Brantley John Pellettiere. He is also survived by his mother, Evelyn L. Gott and his brother, James Boyd Gott, Jr., and his emotional support dog, Mya. Memorial contributions should be made to Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department.

Arrangements were provided by Rausch Funeral Home, Port Republic.

Bill Gray, 76 William “Bill” Gray, age 76, of Prince Frederick, passed away on Dec. 19, 2016, surrounded by his family at George Washington University Hospital, Washington DC. He was born on July 10, 1940 in Lebanon, NH to Frederick and Josephine Gray.

Bill was an avid NASCAR fan and enjoyed driving motorcycles, and dirt track racing and spending time with his family and friends. He was a one-of-a-kind man and liked by everybody who met him. He was head Deacon of the Prince Frederick Seventh Day Adventist Church and held great regard for his duties.

Bill is survived by his wife, Freda Gray; he was the father of Tina Kay Bowen and her husband Blair and James William Gray and his wife Crystal. He was the grandfather of Blair Franklin Bowen, Jr.(Christie George) and Mallory and Chase Gray. He is also survived by his mother, Josephine Charbono, and siblings, Steve Charbono, Joyce Ruel, David Charbono, Donald Charbono, and Godson Wayne Greenwell.

He was preceded in death by his father, Frederick, his stepfather Earl Charbono and siblings Lois Kenny, Bernice, Richard, Buster,

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Memorial contributions may be made to either the American Heart Association or American Lung Association.

Rausch Funeral Home in Port Republic handled arrangements.

John Harriss, 51 John Douglas Harriss, age 51, of Huntingtown, passed at his home on Wed. Jan. 4, 2017. Born in Washington, DC he was a son of John D. Robinett and Connie Wallace.

He was employed as a cable splicer for Verizon until his retirement in 2014.

He enjoyed working, cheering for the Washington Redskins, fishing, and spending time with his family.

Along with his father John D. Robinett and his mother Connie Wallace (Bob), he is survived by three daughters: Ashley, Jenna, and Heather Harriss and two grandchildren, Logan and Jameson.

Memorial contributions in his name may be made to the American Heart Association (honor.americanheart.org).

Lee Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

Daniel Holba, 73 Daniel James Holba, age 73, of St. Leonard, passed away peacefully Dec. 19, 2016 at his home.

Daniel was born Apr. 27, 1943 in Omaha, NE to the late Stanley

E. and Matilda Holba.

He graduated from Central High School in Omaha in 1961 and from the US Naval Submarine School in Groton, CT on Sept. 23, 1966.

Daniel served proudly in the Navy for ten years and received his honorable discharge in 1974 as an EM1 SS. He served aboard the USS Snook (SSN-592), where he earned his submarine dolphins. He also proudly served aboard the USS Seahorse (SSN-669) and the USS Silversides (SSN-679) as a plank owner.

Daniel was an avid sports fan, with special interests in Capitals hockey, NASCAR, Nationals baseball, but nothing more than Nebraska Cornhuskers football. He also had a great love for dogs, especially his best friend, Romeo.

He is survived by his children, Staci R. Anderson, John O. Atwood, Terry L. Wilkinson, Elaine A Kelley, Diane J. McCallister and Rex E. Atwood. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

Daniel was predeceased by his wife, Stacy B. Holba, his daughter Deborah Medina, his brother Robert Holba and his sister Emily Homan.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Legion Post 274 in Lusby.

Rausch Funeral Home in Port Republic handled arrangements.

Margaret Keller, 75 Margaret Isabel Keller, age 75, of Dunkirk passed away Jan. 5, 2017 in Pasadena. She was born Nov. 10, 1943 in Waynesboro, PA to Charles Edward and Mary Margaret

(Anthony) Wright.

Margaret was raised in Washington, D.C., attended Catholic schools and graduated from Bladensburg High School.

She married Benny R. “Buck” Keller on Aug. 24, 1962, and they lived in Cheverly until moving to Dunkirk in 1971.

In addition to being a homemaker, Margaret was also employed as a bookkeeper for construction companies as well as a local medical practice. She enjoyed hunting, ceramics, and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

She is survived by daughter Sherri L. Keller (Pete Losacano) of Huntingtown and sons Michael J. and Stephen P. Keller, both of Dunkirk. Also surviving are grandchildren Chris Browning, Tyler Niland, Ashley Newman Keller, Brianna Niland and Jordan Keller, sisters Kathy Van’t Hoff of Longs, SC, and Linda Collins of Knoxville, TN, and brothers Edward Wright of Louisa, VA and Anthony Caputo of Jessup, MD. Margaret was preceded in death by her husband, Buck.

A funeral service will be held on Thurs., Jan. 12 at 11:00 a.m. at Rausch Funeral Home – Owings, 8325 Mount Harmony Lane, Owings MD 20736. Burial will be at Southern Memorial Gardens in Dunkirk.

Memorial contributions may be made to: American Cancer Society, 1041 Route #3, North Building A, Gambrills MD 21054 (cancer.org).

Rausch Funeral Home handled arrangements.

Ashby Kelley, 95 Ashby Arnett Kelley, age 95, of Owings passed away Dec. 27, 2016 at Charlotte Hall Veterans Home. He was born Jan. 26, 1921 in Washington, D.C. to Melvin Ashby and Vada Dell (Robinette) Kelley.

Ashby was raised in Prince George’s County and graduated from Bladensburg High School in 1939. He enlisted in the U.S. Army on Mar. 12, 1943 and was honorably discharged Oct. 28, 1945.

Ashby married Alice June Montgomery on Mar. 29, 1947 at Mt. Rainer Methodist Church. They were residents of New Carrollton for over 51 years. Alice passed away Jan. 15, 2003, and Ashby later moved to Calvert County in 2008.

He was employed as a supervisor by C&P and Bell Atlantic, which later became Verizon, for 43 years to the day, retiring on July 31, 1983.

He is survived by children Alice Dell

Kelley of Dunkirk, Thomas Ashby Kelley and wife Linda of Owings, John Melvin Kelley and wife Patricia of Aldie, VA, Margaret Joyce Hakemian and husband Rick of Greenfield Center, NY, and Kathleen Mary Kelley of Scotia, NY. Also surviving are eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Boy Scouts of America.

Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

Gerald Lastfogel, 87 Gerald Lastfogel, “Captain Hook”, age 87, of Edgewater and previously of Deale, passed away on Dec. 18, 2016 in Pasadena, MD after a long illness. He was born on Aug. 28, 1929 in Washington, DC to the late Arthur and Mae Lastfogel.

Gerald served with the U.S. Army occupation forces in Japan following WWII. He was a member of the medical detachment of the 656thEngineering Topographic Battalion out of Ft. Belvoir, VA. Gerald and his late wife, Debbie, co-owned the former ADL (Airport Delivery Limited), the Chicken Basket & Deli, and ADL Catering in Edgewater.

He was a former Secretary Treasurer of the Maryland Charter Boat Association, a 32-degree Mason with the Birmingham Lodge No. 188 and a member of the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry and Almas Shriners.

A fisherman at heart, Gerald was the owner and charter boat captain of the “Belinda Gail.” He also enjoyed gardening, playing 500 rummy and listening to good music. In his later years, Gerald developed a passion for reading books on the history of our country.

He is survived by his children, Belinda Gail Latta of Arnold, Meyer David Lastfogel of Riva and Charles Alex Lastfogel of Crofton; a sister, Vera Mellen;six grandchildren: Daniel, Jonathan and Stephen Latta, Jason, Jessica and Caroline Lastfogel and Lee Yunker; and four great-grandchildren.

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Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD 21122 or to Shriner Hospitals for Children,2900 N.

Carlos Linares, 87 Carlos Albert Linares, 87, of North Beach passed away Dec. 16, 2016 at his residence. He was born July 7, 1929 in Guayaquil, Ecuador to Carolos Albert Sr. and Julia (Orrego) Linares.

Carlos entered into the Ecuadorian Navy when he was 16 and traveled the world with the Merchant Marines and lived briefly in Italy when the ships broke down. He came to the United States in 1953 and was drafted into the US Army in 1955.

Carlos married Patricia Wagner in 1959 and they lived in Washington, D.C. until moving to Hyattsville in 1965. They later settled in Rockville in 1973 where they lived until moving to North Beach in 2007.

Carlos owned and operated Don Carlos of Spain Hair Salon in Silver Spring until retiring in 2005.

Carlos was a very creative person and in his leisure time, he enjoyed swimming, boating, making wine and grilling.

Carlos is survived by his wife Patricia Linares of North Beach, daughter Carlotta Loren Sagerholm of Vienna, VA and son Carlos Albert Linares of North Beach. He is also survived by his grandson Dane Christian Sagerholm and his wife Kristin of San Diego, CA and great-great grandchildren Isabella, Vikka and Dolph Sagerholm.

Memorial contributions may be made to: Calvert Hospice, P.O. Box 838, 238 Merrimac Court, Prince Frederick MD 20678 (calverthospice.org).

Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

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Michaud of Hughesville, Gary Michaud and Arrangements were provided by Rausch his wife, Kathy of Lusby and Glenn Michaud Funeral Home in Owings. of Churchton.

Richard Thomas Rausch Funeral Home handled arrange“Dick” Martin, age ments.

Jim Michaud, 58 71, of Lothian passed away on Jan. 6, 2017.

Fred Peake, 81 James Timothy He was born Mar. 19, “Jim” Michaud, age 1945 in Washington, Frederick Lee 58, of Lusby passed DC to Frank James Peake, age 81, of away Dec. 26, 2016 at and Elsie Anne Tracy’s Landing, Johns Hopkins (Christiani) Martin. known as “Fred,” Hospital. He was born Dickie was raised in Forestville and graduated passed away on Dec. Jan. 16, 1958 in from Suitland High School in 1963.

23, 2016. Born on Washington, D.C. to Dick joined the United States Army after July 6, 1935 in James Charles and graduation and served in Korea until being Washington D.C. to discharged in 1965. He married Helen Carol Julia Irene Mary (Wilhelm) Michaud. the late Samuel Elmo Jim had a strong faith in God and Reed June 5, 1968 and they resided in Forestwatched mass on TV everyday. Jim was a Peake and Pearl Hilda Krauch. ville until moving to Lothian in 1974.

He and his wife, Joan, lived and raised a Dick was a union plumber with Washing- member of the Southern Maryland Commuton Local #5 working at the Soldiers and nity Network. Jim loved to play his drums and family in Oxon Hill, MD. Upon retirement, Airman’s Home until 2008 and then with listen to rock n roll music. He especially loved they built a home in Ocean View, DE where he the Beatles, Led Zeppelin and Deep Purple. lived for 10 years before moving to Tracy’s W.L. Gary, Inc. until retiring in 2010.

Dick played baseball in his younger years One of his favorite songs was “Imagine” by Landing. He especially loved spending and continued to enjoy watching it. He also John Lennon. Jim loved to watch Notre Dame weekends back in his home in Delaware.

Fred was a proud veteran of the United enjoyed fishing, bowling and playing billiards. “Fighting Irish” football and Washington Surviving are his son Kyle B. Martin and his Redskins games. He had a great sense of humor States Navy. He was a retired Steamfitter with wife Cynthia of Churchton, grandchildren and would tell a joke to see if you would laugh. Local Union 602, and was well respected by his Kathie Estep of Lynchburg, VA, Eddie Estep of Jim would listen to the weather with his colleagues. He was a member of the American Lothian, and Owen and Kelsie Martin of weather radio and alert family with any upcom- Legion Post 248, Temple Hills; the Deale Elks Lodge 2528, Deale; and the VFW Mason Churchton, great grandson Andrew Wilson of ing storms to make sure you were safe.

Jim is survived by his mother Irene Dixon Post 7234, Ocean View, DE. Chatham, VA, and brother Kenny Martin of He was an avid sports fan who especially Wilhelm, sisters Susan Johnson and her Winchester, VA. He was preceded in death by his wife husband Edwin of Mechanicsville, Vivienne enjoyed the Washington, D.C. sports teams, Carol, son Richard T. Martin, II, daughter Trawick of Rose Haven and Linda Garritty of never missing a game. He was a great story Michelle D. Martin, brothers Frank and John Silver Spring and brothers John Christopher teller, very generous, and loved being surrounded by his many family and friends.

He is survived by his children, Kelly Ann Dulka (Joe) and Frederick “Pete” Lee Peake, Jr., as well as two grandchildren, Sarah and Andrew Chick, and two great-grandsons, Aiden and Alex Sims.

Frederick is predeceased by his wife, Joan Arlene Peake, and sisters, Isabel Harris and Sylvia “Laverne” Weeks.

Lee Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

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She made sure to decorate her home in such a way that made it feel as if you were getting a “Warm hug from a good friend.” Linda treasured working for hours in her gardens to create an inviting entrance to her home.

It is almost impossible to put into words just how compassionate Linda really was. She was passionate about her family, her friends, and her pets. Her love for life was infectious to all of those who were fortunate enough to know her.

Linda is survived by her loving husband Daniel, and children and 2 granddaughters, Eliana and Gavriela Abitol, her Mother Charlotte Kraus, sister Donna Lanigan and brother Michael Kraus and a host of other family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her father Michael Kraus and her stepdaughter who was more like one of her own, Danielle Peshoff.

The family asks that contributions be made in the name and honor of Linda to S.M.I.L.E, 10290 H.G. Trueman Road, Lusby, MD 20657 or the Calvert Animal Welfare League, P.O. Box 1660 Prince Frederick, MD 20678.

Rausch Funeral Home in Lusby handled arrangements.

Josephine Rhode, 96 Josephine Eva Rhode, age 96 of Lusby adventured peacefully on her final journey on New Year’s Eve, Dec. 31, 2016, at Calvert Memorial Hospital in Prince Frederick.

Born March 10, 1920, in Highland Park, MI, the daughter of the late Mary & George Rahall.

Jo is survived by her son Ronald Rhode of Piney Point, MD and her daughter Patricia Withers (Thomas) of Reston, VA; granddaughter Dee Yarbrough (David) and grandson Jonathan Friedline (Darlene); great grandchildren Zachry & Joshua Yarbrough and Mathew & Nicholas Friedline; nieces Christine & Nancy Horton; Sweetie Wolchick; and many others in her extended family.

Jo was predeceased by her husband Harold, her sisters, Jean Wright and Elizabeth Templeton, brother, James Rahall, and grandsons, Jay Dean and Stephen Drury Rhode.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at the historic Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Solomons with Msgr. Michael Wilson officiating. Memorial donations can be made in Josephine’s name to the Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic School, P.O. Box 560, Solomons, MD 20688.

Rausch Funeral Home in Lusby handled arrangements.

Linda Ann Peshoff, age 56, of Lusby, a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, departed on Dec. 21, 2016. She was born in Middle Village Queens, New York on July 7, 1960 to Charlotte (Rosalia) and Michael Kraus (deceased). She attended Grover Cleveland High School and was raised the eldest of three.

After moving to Virginia she met the love of her life, Daniel Peshoff in 1987. They were married August 1, 1991, in Cameron, LA. They spent 25 years in a marriage full of love and happiness. Linda was a loving mother who Earl Stallings, 80 devoted her life to raising her children Jaqueline Tuzzo Abitol, Melissa Tuzzo, Renee Alfred Earl Peshoff and two step children, Danielle and Stallings, age 80, of Ricky Peshoff.

Lothian, passed away In 2002, Linda and her family moved to Dec. 17, 2016 at Anne Lusby, where she lived out the rest of her life.

Arundel Medical She enjoyed spending her time searching Center. He was born for antiques to fill her home and create a loving Mar. 13, 1936 in and nurturing environment. She treasured Annapolis to Joseph entertaining friends in her home, which was Plummer and Edna often proclaimed by all who visited as (Catterton) Stallings.

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Earl was raised on the family farm in Lothian Charlie Tilghman, 89 and attended Anne Arundel County schools.

Earl lived and worked his entire life his family’s Charmaine farm. His favorite pastime was bird hunting, “Charlie” Lilene (Fox) especially quail and dove.

Tilghman of Earl is survived by his companion Shirley Huntingtown, passed Dove, his sister Agnes Wayson, a brother away on Sat., Dec.17, Joseph “Bubba” Stallings, all of Lothian, and 2016, at the age of 89. by nine nephews.

She was born Nov. 18, Earl was preceded in death by his parents 1927, in Syracuse, NY and a sister Carol Hyde. to Madeline (Hodot) Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled and Roland T. Fox. arrangements.

Charlie was the beloved wife of the late Gilbert Tilghman and loving mother of Gilbert Mary Sword, 92 Tilghman, II, Caren L. Thorne, Michael Tilghman and the late Barbara Tilghman. She Mary Hervey was the devoted grandmother of six grandchilSword, age 92, of dren and three great-grandchildren. She is also Chesapeake Beach survived by her sister Suzanne Hitte and passed away Dec. 30, numerous other family and friends.

2016 at her home Memorial contributions may be made in surrounded by family. her memory to the Huntingtown VFD & She was born Aug. 25, Rescue Squad, Inc., P O Box 482, Hunting1924 in Washington, town, MD 20639.

D.C. to parents John Lee Funeral Home in Owings handled Hampton and Lyda (Brown) Sims. She was arrangements. raised in Mt. Rainier, MD and married George Sword on Jan. 19, 1943.

George Turpyn, 93 They lived in West Lanham Hills before moving to North Beach Park in 1954, and then Retired Air Mary moved to Chesapeake Beach in 2010.

Force Lt. Colonel Mary was primarily a homemaker, and George C. Turpyn, was a member of the Eastern Star 104 in Prince age 93, died in his Frederick. She enjoyed eating crabs, watching sleep at Asbury Retireold movies, listening to Willie Nelson and ment Community on playing slot machines and scratch-offs.

Jan. 3, 2017.

She is survived by children Linda Col. Turpyn Theodore and husband Bobby of Richlands, was born in Rochester, NC; George Sword and wife Peggy of Orange City, FL; Elizabeth Loveless and husband Jay NY on Feb. 22, 1923. He graduated from of Owings, Mary Sword of South Charleston, John Marshall High School in 1939, worked WV; and John Sword of Chesapeake Beach. for a land surveyor, IBM and Eastman Kodak Also surviving are seventeen grandchildren and Company until entering the Army Air Corps in Sept. 1942. twenty-one great-grandchildren.

He graduated from the Aviation Cadet Mary was preceded in death by her husband George, who passed away in 2001, Program in 1943, trained as a B-24 pilot, and siblings Edward, Elizabeth and John Sims, and flew 41 combat missions as aircraft commander of a 10-man crew in China. On their last a great-granddaughter Megan Loveless.

Memorial contributions may be made to mission, Feb. 3, 1945, they were forced to bail either: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, out. He and three crew members were P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis TN captured by Lolo tribesmen, held for ransom, 38148-0142 (stjude.org) or Calvert Hospice, and rescued by an Army Rescue team.

Returning to the U.S., he married his high P.O. Box 838, 238 Merrimac Court, Prince school sweetheart, Connie Gordon, on Mar. 2, Frederick MD 20678 (calverthospice.org).

Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled 1946. She accompanied him on most of his remaining active duty tour. arrangements.

Col. Turpyn flew as first pilot on the Berlin Airlift in 1948, served as contracting Bradley Tavel, 63 officer and pilot at various bases in the U.S. and Korea, as branch chief and contracting officer Bradley Hugh at Chateauroux, France, and retired from active Tavel, age 63, of duty at the Pentagon in Oct. 1964. During his Chesapeake Beach flying career. he was awarded the Distinguished and longtime resident Flying Cross, with cluster, Air Medal, with two of Upper Marlboro, clusters, and numerous commendations, passed away Sat., Dec. campaign ribbons and battle stars.

17, 2016. Brad was In 1960, he graduated from Long Island born in Washington, University, with honors.

D.C. on July 29, As a civilian, he worked with the 1953.

President’s Task Force On Poverty setting up After graduating in 1972 from Frederick Job Corps Centers, then transferred to the Douglass High School in Upper Marlboro, he Pentagon as an aircraft programmer where he spent his career as a Metro Transit Police retired in 1980.

Officer and volunteer firefighter in Prince Col. Turpyn worked as a volunteer at Our George's County.

Lady Of Perpetual Help from 1981 to 2001 He enjoyed watching football, spending maintaining grounds, mowers and equipment. time with close friends and a good laugh.

He was also a member of the St. Vincent de He is survived by his two children and Paul Society assisting the needy. three grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife, Connie, three

adult children, seven grandchildren and 11 (and counting) great-grandchildren.

Family received friends at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Solomons.

Rausch Funeral Home in Lusby handled arrangements.

Peter Worch, 81 Peter Rudolph Worch, PhD, Colonel, USAF Retired, age 81, passed away on Jan. 6, 2017. He was a native of Binghamton, NY and recently a resident of Port Saint Lucie, FL spending summers in

Solomons.

Peter Worch was a lifelong learner with a PhD in electrical engineering. He served in the United States Air Force for 24 years in research and development. Dr. Peter Worch then worked in the defense industry developing communications and intelligence systems. He pioneered the development of advanced manned and unmanned aircraft systems including early stealth aircraft technology. He served on the Air Force Scientific Advisory Board for 24 years where he chaired major studies in communications and aviation. Up until his death, he was an advanced design consultant to the military combat aircraft industry.

Dr. Worch had a wide range of interests. He was an experienced pilot with commercial, multi-engine and instrument ratings, an accomplished maker of half-hull boat models, and enjoyed fishing, hunting, sailing, boating, biking, wood-working, and electronics.

He is pre-deceased by his wife of 33 years, Jeanette (Foland) whom he loved dearly and missed terribly every day. He is survived by two wonderful children, Cynthia (Dave Smalley) and Peter Worch Jr (Wanda); a sister, Ursula Hambalek; six grandchildren, Raebecca, Gregory, and Benjamin Smalley, and Rudy, Matthew, and Nicholas Worch; three great-grandchildren, Hunter, Pilot, and Rowan; three nieces, Julie, Kristen, and Nicole; and a nephew, Stephen. He enjoyed his children, grand-children, and great-grandchildren immensely. He was grateful for the care his family gave to him throughout his life.

Memorial contributions may be made to: American Cancer Society, 1041 Route #3, North Building A, Gambrills MD 21054 (cancer.org).

Rausch Funeral Home handled arrangements.

Don Smith, 85 Donald William "Don" Smith, age 85, a longtime resident of Washington, DC and Churchton, died Jan. 2, 2017. He was born in Philadelphia on Aug. 8, 1931.

Don worked as a printer for the Bureau of Printing and Engraving and St. John's College. He served in the US Navy during the Korean War and was a member of the St. Charles Sportsman's Club.

He was preceded in death by his wife Regina Smith, who died in May of 1992, he is survived by his daughter, Nancy R. Clark (husband Stephen) of Waldorf, grandchildren Stephen Clark, Jr., Kelly Suter and Michael Clark, seven great-grandchildren, and nieces Eileen Bennett and Janet Byrne.

Hardesty Funeral Home in Galesville handled arrangements.

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Jack Williams, 95 John “Jack” Wright Williams, Jr., age 95 of Solomons, passed on Dec. 19, 2016 of natural causes. He was born the son of the late John Wright and Ruby Chamberlain Williams on July 31, 1921.

Mr. Williams was born on a farm and grew up in Calvert County where he attended grade school. He later graduated with majors in government and economics from Washington College in Chestertown, MD. He enlisted in the Navy after graduating from college in 1943, and received orders to attend Midshipmen’s School in Chicago, where he was commissioned as an Ensign.

Additional training took place in Norfolk, VA and Fort Pierce, FL. Plans to marry locally had to be changed as World War II activities heightened. With his parents present and several Naval friends, he married Marjorie Allen on Dec. 26, 1943.

He was assigned to LST 497 in the amphibious corps and on June 6, 1944 was on Omaha Beach on D-Day where, as a Lieutenant, he commanded crews that were sent to retrieve the wounded. He was on the beach for an additional three weeks and was also involved in assaults against the Germans in nearby areas. A notable event during his tour of duty was the

birth of his first child, which he would not see until after his return, when she was six-months-old.

Upon his honorable discharge in 1953, he worked for the Southern Maryland Farm Credit Group, and in 1960 moved to the Baltimore office supervising staff in Towson, Belair, Southern Maryland, Denton, Salisbury, and Dover, Delaware.

In 1962, he was appointed Secretary/Treasurer of the Mutual Fire Insurance Company in Calvert County, and later became President, and retired in 1988.

Retirement was, however, a word that did not exist in Jack’s vocabulary before or after 1988.

In 1957, he was elected as a Director for the Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative and served for 47 years. He was a member of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Finance Board and was appointed as director of the Federate Insurance Company working with all electric cooperatives for insurance. He was a past board member and past president of the Virginia, Maryland, Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives. He was also a board member of the legislative committee of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, and became its president in 1989 and 1990.

He also served as Chairman of the Calvert County Chamber of Commerce, Chairman of the Calvert County Marine Museum, served on the Calvert County Fire/Rescue Commission, was a member of the local Farm Bureau,

Trinity United Methodist Church, and several other organizations.

Upon retiring from those responsibilities, he and his wife, Marjorie, enjoyed many trips across the Country, visiting all 50 states, many in their motor home.

In 1996, as part of the founding residents, he and his wife, Marjorie moved to the Asbury-Solomons Retirement Community where both were extremely active.

After Marjorie’s death in 1998, Jack married Juanita Clifton, and following her death in 2002; he married Betty Jean HatchThomas until her death in 2011.

Referred to in the Asbury newsletter as “Our Mr. Calvert County and Mr. AsburySolomons,” Jack was a member of the Board of Asbury Foundation, Chairman of the Leadership Council for Asbury, and he dedicated the chapel at Asbury to the memory of his wife, Marjorie, and the fireplace in the dining room in memory of his wife, Marjorie and daughter, Lynne. He was the organizing force and chairperson of the Investment Club, he was the author of numerous newsletter articles on Calvert County history, including his “Life on the Tobacco Farm” series, recipient of the Asbury Star Award, member of the Vespers Choir, managed mail delivery in the Health Care Center on Mondays, called Bingo, was an active card player and took part in many events.

He is survived by his daughter, Janet W. Walker; son and daughter-in-law, Allen S. and Janice F. Williams; son-in-law, Kendall N. Starkweather; six grandchildren, Jeffrey Walker, Amye Scrivener, Stephen Walker, Claire Forrest, Lori Walker, and Sarah Draheim; twelve great grandchildren, Josh and Ryan Walker, Adam, Jacob and Jaymie Scrivener, Andrew and Tyler Walker, Trevor, Hewitt and Arden Forrest, Logan and Tenley Draheim.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years Marjorie A. Williams, and daughter, Lynne W. Starkweather; as well as his second wife, Juanita Clifton; and his third wife, Betty Jean Hatch-Thomas.

Pallbearers for Jack were Jeffrey Walker, Stephen Walker, Josh Walker, Ryan Walker, Adam Scrivener, Jacob Scrivener, and Robert Hall, Jr. Memorial contributions may be made to the Benevolent Care Endowment Fund, Asbury Foundation, 11100 Asbury Circle, Solomons, MD. Rausch Funeral Home in Lusby handled arrangements.

Bernard Young, 47 Bernard Aronzo Young was born Sept.

8, 1969 at Calvert Hospital in Prince Frederick, the son of Bernard C. Young and Deborah Hutchins Johnson. On Dec. 7, 2016 his journey ended in this life as he quickly transitioned to be with the Lord.

Bernard was a graduate of the Calvert High Class of 1987. Bernard earned his certification as a welder at the Calvert Vocational Center during high school.

Bernard worked for more than 20 years for Calvert County Government at as welder and

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maintenance worker at the Highway Maintenance division. Later utilizing his welding skills, he secured a job in Virginia, and in the Washington, D.C. areas. Bernard was a member of Local Union Iron Workers # 5 and the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners.

Bernard was baptized at Greater Bible Way Church in Prince Frederick. Recently, he and his wife, Dawn began their fellowship as constituent members at St. John UMC in Lusby singing in the Men`s Choir.

Bernard was the proud father of two children; son, Tobias Young, an up and coming actor; and daughter, Connie H. Young, a 2016 graduate of Great Mills High School.

The great outdoors seemed to always call his name because Bernard’s hobbies included motorcycle riding, camping, and grilling. Bernard loved watching the Cooking Channel, and of course the Dallas Cowboys football games.

On April 28, 2016, Bernard married his true love, Dawn Hazelton.

Bernard leaves to cherish fond memories his loving and devoted wife, Dawn; son, Tobias Young; step-son, Daishon Barnes; daughter, Connie Young; step-daughter, Nyasia Barnes; mother, Deborah Hutchins Johnson (Brad); father, Bernard C. Young; brother, Brandon Young (Tracey) and numerous other relatives and friends.

Sewell Funeral Home in Prince Frederick handled arrangements.

Welby Croson, 67 Welby Ivan Croson, age 67, of Chesapeake Beach passed away Dec. 25, 2016. He was born in Fairfax, VA July 6, 1949 to Welby Elmore and Doris Mary (Doores) Croson.

Welby was employed as an off road tire technician.

Surviving are sons Welby Joe Croson of Gambrills, MD and Billy Jack Croson and his wife Audrey of Burgaw, NC; five grandchildren; sister Sharon Taylor of Orlando, FL and lifelong friend, Stacy Stidham.

He was preceded in death by his parents, sons James Rocky and Stoney Bert Croson and his wife, Deborah Lee Croson.

Arrangements were provided by Rausch Funeral Home, Owings.

Mary Lou Squares, 77 Mary Lou (Hunley) Squares of Owings, passed away peacefully on Fri., Dec. 30, 2016, at the age of 77. Mary Lou was born Oct. 2, 1939, in Roanoke, VA, to Lula (Rule) and Shellie Hunley.

Mary Lou loved her family more than anything. The love she shared with her family and friends was endless. She had a big heart and through the years she rescued many cats and gave them a home filled with love.

During her later years of her life, she found Geri Scholzen, who became her friend and helper.

For over 47 years, Mary Lou was the beloved wife of Richard “Dickie” Squares. She was the loving mother of Heidi Hyatt and her husband Rick. She was the devoted grandmother of Holly and Katie Hyatt and favorite aunt of Vicky Leddy and Richard Hunley.

She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings Betty H. Broadwater, James Richard Hunley and Ginger Leigh Hunley.

Lee Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

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CURRENT EVENTS Martin Luther King Jr. Day Schedule

Thursday, January 12 Wintertime Hike: Winter is here and the outside world looks very different. Hike around King’s Landing Park and see what’s changed. For ages 3 to 5 years; adult participation required.

Two sessions: 9:30-10:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Members/free.

Nonmembers/$8. Reservations required: online CypressSwamp@co.cal.md.us or by phone, (410) 535-5327. Registration deadline: Tue., Jan. 10. Kings Landing Park, 3255 Kings Landing Rd., Huntingtown.

The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners announces county offices will be closed Mon., Jan. 16, in recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. In addition: • The three county senior centers will be closed Jan. 16 and Meals on Wheels will not be delivered.

• There will be no county bus service Jan. 16.

• Calvert Library locations will be closed Monday, Jan. 16.

• Mt. Hope, Northeast, Harriet E. Brown and Southern community centers will be closed Jan. 16.

• Battle Creek Cypress Swamp will close Jan.16.

• Flag Ponds Nature Park will be open 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and Kings Landing Park will be open 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

• Chesapeake Hills Golf Course will be open with normal hours Jan. 16.

• The Appeal Landfill and county convenience centers will be open with regular hours.

• The Calvert Marine Museum will be open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

• Edward Hall Aquatic Center will be open with normal Monday hours.

Information on Calvert County Government services can be found online at co.cal.md.us. Find Calvert County Government on Facebook.

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program (VITA) to help seniors and low-income adults with their 2016 tax returns. Volunteers will be certified by the Internal Revenue Service. They help only with simple tax returns, which will be filed electronically. Volunteers do not do tax returns involving partnerships or corporations, self-employed persons, or rental properties. Volunteers are not required to have a financial background in order to help with tax returns, but CPA's, attorneys, bookkeepers, and people with financial training and/or experience are encouraged to volunteer. Volunteers will be stationed at one of the Anne Arundel County's seven senior centers and will be available by appointment from Feb. 6 through Apr. 7. If you are interested in being a VITA volunteer, or need special accommodations,

call (410) 222-4257 or go online at Anne Arundel County Department of Aging and “Let’s Talk” Mental Health & Disabilities.

Substance Abuse: A discussion where

Calvert Conversations: "The Harriet Elizabeth Brown Parkway." Librarian Linda Buckley will explain why the late teacher, Ms. Brown, is so important to our history. 2:00-3:30 p.m. Calvert please contact Isaac Jones Jr. at Library Twin Beaches Branch, ChesaVolunteer Income Tax Assistance Volunteers are needed to assist with the agjone00@aacounty.org for more details; peake Beach, (410) 257-2411.

Thu., Fri. & Sat., Jan. 12-14 Gently Used Book Sale: Friends of Calvert Library have thousands of used books available at great prices. Thu., 5:00-7:00 p.m., member preview night.

Recycling Superstars Wanted Each year the Calvert County Department of Public Works celebrates recycling excellence in Calvert County. The second annual Calvert County Recycling Awards will recognize individuals, businesses, government agencies and more for recycling ingenuity and results. Enter your business in the for-profit or non-profit business category. Winners will be recognized with public promotions and at a ceremony with the Calvert County Board of County Commissioners. Learn more and get an application online.

Please call (410) 326-0210. Nominations will be accepted until April 29.

Fri., 12:00-3:00 p.m. and Sat. 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way. More info: (410) 535-0291 or visit calvert.lib.md.us.

Unplugged! Leave your electronics in the car and reconnect with family and friends.

Learn some of the personal connections that our curators, volunteers, and staff have with exhibits that have never been shared. 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Free with museum admission. Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons.

For more info call (410) 326-2042 or visit calvertmarinemuseum.com.

Sat., Sun. & Mon., Jan. 14-16 MLK Days 2017! Celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King with a community engagement project. Activity appropriate for all ages. 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. each day. Free. Donations gladly accepted. Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center, 13480 Dowell Rd., Dowell/Solomons. Call (410) 326-4640 or visit annmariegarden.org.

Saturday, January 14

participants can learn, share and ask questions with a Dual Diagnosis Counselor. 7:00-8:30 p.m. Courthouse Square Conference Room, 205 Main St., Prince Frederick (corner of Duke and Main St.).

Registration required - seating limited.

Call (410) 535-FREE to register or for more information. Sponsored by the Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse, Inc.,

Country Dance: For a fun time, come to the Upper Level Ballroom at the American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206, 3330 Chesapeake Beach Road E on Route 260 in Chesapeake Beach. If you can't dance, teachers will be available to give instruction. One-hour lessons start at 7:00 p.m. followed by dancing from 8:00 p.m. until midnight. $15/person includes soft drinks or draft beer and light munchies.

For information call (301) Friday, January 13 855-6466. ALpost206.org. Reservations Ham & Oyster Dinner: An informal at LBloyer@verizon.net. dinner from 5:30-7:00 p.m. hosted by the Sons of the American Legion Stallings Sunday, January 15 Williams Post 206,3330 Chesapeake Beach Road E on Route 260, Chesapeake Free Throw Shootout: The Knights of Beach Lower-level dining room. Includes Columbus, Calvert County 7870/St. all the trimmings, salad and beverage for Anthony's North Beach is holding this $12. Public invited. Call for more competition at the Northeast Community Center in Chesapeake Beach. 1:00-3:00 p.m. information (301) 855-6466.

Open to all children ages 9-14 in the area.

Sat., Jan. 14 & Sun., Jan. 15

Nature Nuts Winter Overnight: Don't hide inside all winter! During the day, play detective - searching the beach and the woods for animal clues. After sunset, head out into the quiet winter woods for a night walk, followed by a campfire and s'mores.

Don't worry about getting too cold. This camp includes indoor, as well as, outdoor activities - and plenty of hot chocolate.

Dinner, breakfast, and snacks included. We will be sleeping indoors. For ages 9-11. Sat., Jan. 14, 9:00 a.m. overnight thru Sun., Jan. 15, 9:00 a.m. Reservations required. (410) 535-5327. Society members $25/person.

Nonmembers $40/person. Please register by

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Jan. 11. Flag Ponds Nature Park, 1525 Flag Ponds Pkwy., Lusby.

Monday, January 16 Martin Luther King Jr. Day: In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. join in a discussion of life in Calvert County during desegregation at the Calvert Marine Museum.

African American highlight tours at 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. Ongoing throughout the day, visitors are invited to write down their own dreams and add them to the Martin Luther King, Jr. “I Have a Dream” board. 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Free with museum admission.

Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons. For more info call (410) 326-2042 or visit calvertmarinemuseum.com.

Come to the lower level dining room for a meal you wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t soon forget. $12 includes side, salad, and beverage. The 3330 Chesapeake Steak Dinner: Particular about your steak? At Beach Rd., on Route 260. Questions may be the American Legion Stallings Williams Post directed to (301)855-6466. Public Welcome.

206 at 3330 Chesapeake Beach Road E on ALpost206.org.

Route 260, Chesapeake Beach, you order it directly from the Grill-Master and you get Meal & A Movie: Join at the Interdenominawhat you order. Serving from 5:30-7:00 p.m., tional Union Church at 6:00 p.m. for a light the $15 price tag includes sides, salad, supper followed by the inspirational movie beverage, and roll. Public welcome. For â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ring the Bell.â&#x20AC;? This free event is offered with information call (301) 855-6466. the compliments of the Congregation. All are ALpost206.org. cordially invited to attend (Rear Hall).

Tuesday, January 17

Membership Meeting: Want your voice heard? All members of the American Legion Auxiliary Stallings Williams Post 206 are encouraged to attend the General Meeting at 7:00 p.m. in the Upper Level Meeting Hall at the Post Building, 3330 Chesapeake Beach Road E on Route 260. Inquiries should go to President Marcellas at (301) 399-7995.

Questions may be directed to Juanita Anderson (410)257-3555. The Church is located next to the North Beach Town Hall at 8912 Chesapeake Ave.

Membership Meeting: All members of the American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206 are encouraged to attend the regular meeting at 7:00 p.m., in the Upper Level Meeting Hall at the American Legion Stallings-Williams Post Wednesday, January 18 206, Chesapeake Beach on Route 260. For information call (301) 855-6466.

Sea Squirts: Wacky Weather! Free drop-in ALpost206.org. program for children 18 mos. to 3 yrs. old and their caregivers. 10-10:30 a.m. Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons. For more info call (410) Saturday, January 21 326-2042 or visit calvertmarinemuseum.com.

CSM Super Saturday: This is an opportunity for students to do everything they need to do Thursday, January 19 before the spring semester begins - explore the NARFE Meeting: Featured presentation by campus, complete placement tests, meet with Mark Trice, Program Chief Water Quality an adviser, register and pay for classes. Students Informatics at Maryland Dept. of Natural who need to take placement tests must arrive Resources. 1:00-2:00 p.m. Free. NARFE by 9:00 a.m. The bookstore will have Sat. hours Chapter 1466 Calvert County, (National on Jan. 21 and 28. 9 a.m.-1:00 p.m., College Active and Retired Federal Employees). of Southern Maryland, all three campuses: La Calvert Pines Senior Center, W. Dares Beach Plata Campus, 8730 Mitchell Rd.; LeonardRd., Prince Frederick. For more information town Campus, 22950 Hollywood Rd.; and call (410) 610-8069, or email Prince Frederick Campus, 115 J.W. Williams Rd. For more info call (301) 934-7765, option NARFE1466@gmail.com.

0. To apply for admission, visit Fake News Invasion! How to Spot It: "Fake csmd.edu/Admissions. news" is all the rage and you don't want to be the one sharing it on your Facebook page!

Monday, January 23 Recent research has demonstrated that as humans, we can be easily fooled. Join informa- Kubecca - The Ultimate Music Odyssey: The tion expert Ryan O'Grady to talk about how South County Concert Association presents librarians evaluate information and informa- Kubecca at 7:30 p.m. at Southern High tion sources so that you, too, can confidently School, 4400 Solomons Island Rd., (Rt. 2) in debunk the myths. 7:00-8:30 p.m. Calvert Harwood. This husband and wife duo is Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way. More info: (410) 535-0291 or visit calvert.lib.md.us.

A Plastic Ocean: This award-winning documentary uncovers the shocking truth about what is truly lurking beneath the oceanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s surface.

The Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons, is hosting a special screening at 7:00 p.m. The public is invited to this free screening, followed by a short discussion. For more info call (410) 326-2042 or visit calvertmarinemuseum.com.

Friday, January 20 Brendaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Meatloaf: Chef Brendaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Famous Meatloaf (Yum) is the main focus of this informal dinner hosted by the American Legion Auxiliary Stallings-Williams Post 206 from 5:30-7:00 p.m.

extremely talented and dynamic as instrumentalists-vocalists. They create a diverse and enjoyable program featuring country, jazz and show tunes. Their instrumentation includes the marimba, kalimba, xylophone, flute and Theremin. You will be fascinated by their talent and charisma. The performance is free to subscribers of South County Concert Association (SCCA), Anne Arundel Community Concert Association (AACCA) and the Maryland Concert Series (MCS). $20 per person for the general public. You can become a subscriber of SCCA for $45 per person which allows you to attend nine of the remaining performances in the 2016-2017 season. You will need to be a subscriber to attend the Capitol Steps performance on May 23. For additional information contact F. ER. Gouin at (301) 789-3295 or southcountyconcerts.org.

Thursday, January 26 Little Minnows: Sense-Sational! Five Senses: For children ages 3-5 and their caregivers. $5, CMM members/free.

10:00-11:00 a.m.

Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons. (410) 326-2042. calvertmarinemuseum.com.

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