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More Work for Calvert Shores After hearing from residents of Chesapeake Ranch Estates during the public hearing section of their meeting on June 21, members of the Calvert County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted to throw the ball back into the court of those wanting a ballot issue for establishment of a new town.

County attorney John Norris recommended to allow for redress by Sept. 19 based on the collection of signatures from the owners of 25% of the value of the land in the municipality in order to go to public hearing.

Previously, organizers collected enough signatures from registered voters to bring it to this point. Organizers had been hoping to get the issue on the upcoming General Election Ballot for Tues., Nov. 8.

Commissioner Pat Nutter said, “I don’t want it to appear that we are trying to make it so difficult that it’s beyond being able to achieve. And I think this is reasonable.”

The BOCC discussion on the topic was unfavorable following receipt of the Final Report and Fiscal Analysis on the proposed municipality, Calvert Shores. By State law, the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) had to make a decision whether to approve or reject the referendum request no later than June 25.

The summary on the Calvert Shores Municipality included the following: • Normally a municipality costs residents more, due to a new layer of government or the cost to improve their infrastructure and amenities which, on the positive side, will likely increase their property values.

• County revenue could decrease from $2.2 million to $4 million.

• The municipality would have a debt issuance limit of 20% of revenues, as compared to the County's of 9.5 %.

• One of the driving factors to create the municipality is to improve the infrastructure, mainly roads. Without the municipality, CRE could continue to utilize the current Special Tax District (STD) to generate a revenue source to make road improvements.

• Non-Chesapeake Ranch Estate (CRE) residents and businesses will be paying for road improvements within CRE. • In discussion with many business owners, they appear to be largely unaware of what is being proposed and the potential impact.

• It’s not well defined how Water &

Sewer infrastructure would operate.

In a report to the BOCC, supporters of Calvert Shores said that that residents would have more control, a voice on local affairs, be more accessible, more accountable, and more responsive to the residents. They also said the municipality would have more access to revenue to improve their primarily private infrastructure.

Normally, residents within a municipality pay higher taxes.

This could be due to the additional services or due to the fact that there is an additional layer of administration. Start-up costs for heavy equipment, office equipment, staff, and a "town hall" should be addressed.

The new overhead could consume a significant portion of any new tax revenue anticipated, even with a tax differential from the County.

The report makes the assumption that the County tax rate will decrease by the same differential as the towns of North Beach and Chesapeake Beach, or $.336 and that they will use that rate as the majority of their tax rate plus 5 cents for a total municipality tax rate of $.386. Additionally, they will reduce the homeowner fees/dues to more than offset the additional 5 cents. The report also indicates that the STD will be eliminated within the municipality.

The Towns of Chesapeake Beach and North Beach pay to cover law enforcement. To determine the County's savings, it is calculated how much the County saves in its tax rate by the Towns covering that cost and therefore, the County tax rate is lowered within that municipality accordingly.

According to the report, to establish a tax differential where the $.336 would be reasonable, services must be identified that the County now provides that would be provided by the new municipality. It appears that to approach this differential, the County would need to include the cost of maintaining the roads, which the County currently does not pay for since the report states that the municipality tax rate proposed is 5 cents, but shows the tax differential as revenue to the municipality. The tax differential is not revenue, but is a reduction in the County tax rate for municipal residents.

The report said, “It is therefore presumed that the Organizing Committee was confused, but intended the municipality tax rate to be $.386.”

Charges Filed in Amos Tragedy A local woman is now facing numerous charges in connection with the deaths of a young local couple on Valentine’s Day on MD Rt. 2 as they were driving home from Annapolis.

A Toyota Camry, driven by Lauren Renee Scott, age 27, crossed the centerline and struck a Honda Civic killing the occupants Daniel and Kayla Amos, newlyweds celebrating their six-month wedding anniversary on Feb. 14. The head-on crash happened on Solomons Island Road near Swallow Lane in Edgewater.

Daniel Amos, 21, worked at Chesapeake Church in Huntingtown where his wife, Kayla, age 20, was also very active. They grew up in the Lusby area. They had both been in church that morning then went to Annapolis for a Valnetine’s Lunch when their car was hit head-on. Daniel was dead at the scene. Kayla passed away the next day.

Traffic Safety subsequently assumed responsibility for the crash investigation and found the primary cause was Ms. Scott’s failure to remain right of the centerline. The investigation, closely coordinated with the State’s Attorney’s office, also found probable cause that Ms. Scott was driving under the influence of a drug (marihuana and opiates) and/or controlled dangerous substance (CDS) which directly contributed to the crash and the subsequent deaths of Mr. and Mrs. Amos.

As a result of the extensive investigation and the evidence obtained from various sources, an application for both traffic and criminal charges was made through the court commissioner and an arrest warrant was issued. Ms. Scott was located and arrested on June 14 at her mother’s residence in North Beach and is being held on $675,000 bail at the Jennifer Road Detention Center in Annapolis.

Charged under the Maryland Criminal Law Article with two counts of each of the following for causing the deaths of both Daniel and Kayla Amos: Homicide by Motor Vehicle While Impaired-Drugs (felony penalty $5,000 fine and 3 years in prison); Homicide by Motor Vehicle While Impaired-CDS (felony penalty $5,000 fine and 3 years in prison)

Lauren Renee Scott.

Negligent Manslaughter – Automobile (felony penalty and 10 years in prison) Criminally Negligent Manslaughter

by Motor Vehicle (misdemeanor penalty $5,000 and 3 years in prison) Scott was also charged under the Maryland Transportation Article with single counts of Reckless Driving, Negligent Driving and Failure to remain right of center.

Fire Damages Music Academy On Sun., June 12, shortly after 2:00 p.m., Huntingtown, and surrounding fire companies were dispatched to Route 4 at Chaneyville Road in Owings. Numerous units and dozens of personnel responded to find a commercial building there with fire showing from all three floors.

Additional units were called to the three-alarm blaze.

As firefighters fought the fire, an evacuation was announced due to pending structure collapse. During operation, a firefighter was reported missing, but the uninjured firefighter was soon located. Two members from Huntingtown Volunteer Fire Dept. were transported to Calvert Memorial Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Among the businesses damaged was Garrett Music Academy.

Krista and Nick Garrett posted

Photo courtesy of Krista Garrett. this message on their Facebook page: “We regret to inform you that our property sustained major damage from a fire. Our primary building is still intact but we lost roughly 50% of our classrooms and equipment in the annex, which was a total loss.”

“We are remaining hopeful during this tragedy and have already

moved from grief to solutions-based thinking. We are eager to get back on track and see all of you at your regularly scheduled lesson time in the coming weeks,” they add.

GMA has started a GoFundMe site to help in the recovery.

“All of the equipment, records, and ancillary items from seven classrooms, an ensemble room, some pieces from the recording studio, and a family waiting area were destroyed.

Our teachers lost, too. Equipment and instruments that they've used for decades were destroyed. Other options have proved to be a wholly inadequate option for replacing the losses, so we need help,” they add.

As of publication, $6,225 of their goal of $7,250 had been raised.

For more information, see the Garrett Music Academy Facebook page.

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CSM Recognizes Students

Pride & Joy CMM Scholarships Awarded What started as a mere idea a year ago by the CMM Volunteer Council developed into the awarding of five scholarships on June 10 at the Calvert Marine Museum.

The Volunteer Council, led by President Judy Larsen and Vice President Ray Brule, wanted to give incentives to young volunteers and established a new scholarship program in early January for students pursuing higher education.

Five $500 scholarships were awarded and presented by Squeak, CMM’s very own otter. The recipients are: Veronica Booth, Des’ree Brown, Bethany Hoschar, Courtney Mattson, and Shayna Zabiegalski.

These young volunteers understand the importance of giving back to the community and CMM is proud to have them as members of the volunteer family. “I’m proud of this award and have learned a lot and got to meet a lot of great people. I started volunteering two years ago and this experience helped me decide that Biology and Environmental Science was the field for me,� said award recipient Courtney Mattson.

The program is open to applicants 25 years and younger who are in college, or are graduating high school seniors headed to college, and have completed 20 hours of volunteer service at

Photo courtesy of Teddie Watts. Pictured left to right is Shayna Zabiegalski; Veronica Booth; Bethany Hoschar; CMM otter; Des’ree Brown and Courtney Mattson.

CMM during the year.

Assisting with the generous funding to allow for five recipient awards was the CMM Volunteer Council, Board of Governors, Patuxent Small Craft Guild, Canoe/Kayak Club, and the Solomons Island Model Boat Club (SIMBC). “This idea began with offering one scholarship and we were so pleased that the other clubs and Board of Governors jumped on board,� said Volunteer Council Vice President, Ray Brule.

For complete details and to learn more about the program, contact the CMM Volunteer Coordinator at (*410) 326-2042, ext.

19, or visit bit.ly//VCScholarshipProgram.

The College of Southern Maryland has recognized many students for their leadership, their involvement in the college community and their impact within Southern Maryland at the annual Student Government Association (SGA) Banquet last month at Middleton Hall in Waldorf.

The President’s Cup was presented to Heather Murphy, Student Government Association president for her selfless leadership and the benefit she has been to the Prince Frederick Student Association. “Heather can attribute her strong student leadership skills to her high level of confidence,� said CSM Prince Frederick Campus Student Services Executive Director Lydia Williams. “She is very self-assured and resilient. She never seeks credit or accolades. This confidence shows in how she treats others. Whether they are a college official, a student, or a vendor with whom she is negotiating, Heather is always ethical, honest and reliable.�

The Vice President’s Cup was presented to Venice Miller of Hollywood, a general studies major at CSM who graduated in May. “When Venice walks across the stage to receive her communication degree, the staff and students on the Leonardtown Campus will be filled with great joy, respect and affection for someone who is so talented and special, said Leonardtown Campus Student Life Coordinator Jennifer VanCory at the May 12 event. “CSM couldn’t have a better ambassador to enter the community. She truly embodies what it means to ‘Go Beyond.’�

The Student Employee of the Year Award was presented to Maria Estevez of White Plains, the La Plata Student Association representative. “This student assistant has worked for the Student Life office for a little over a year.

Heather Murphy, Student Government Association president shows off the President’s Cup trophy she earned for her selfless leadership and the benefit she has been to the Prince Frederick Student Association.

In that time, she has assisted myself and my temp in revamping the organization of the office as well as the separate responsibilities of each individual student assistant. She has taken those who struggle with organization under her wing and encouraged them to attend some of the trainings offered by CSM as well as to help them to grow their personal organization style,� said Anya Patterson, La Plata Campus Student Life coordinator.

The Club of the Year was presented to the Educators Rising Club. During the holiday season, this club worked within the community to collect items to give to children in the Head Start program in Charles County, embodying CSM’s spirit of service beyond the campus and into the surrounding community.

Heather Murphy, Student Government Association president shows off the President’s Cup trophy she earned for her selfless leadership and the benefit she has been to the Prince Frederick Student Association.

Public Input Sought on School Calendar The Board of Education of Calvert County Public Schools is currently accepting comments from the public regarding the draft of the calendar for the 2017-2018 school year.

Daniel D. Curry, Superintendent, said, “Instructional time is the priority when we develop the school calendar. We believe it is important to have uninterrupted weeks with the majority of instructional days before the spring testing season.�

The calendar will be posted for public comment until July 13. Comments may be submitted to Karen Maxey at maxeyk@calvertnet.k12.md.us.

The draft of the new 2017-2018 calendar is posted on Board Docs at http://bit.ly/28LtRtD. The approved calendar for the 20162017 school year is posted at http://bit.ly/1QIvDb4.

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CMH Honors Employees Calvert Memorial Hospital celebrated its 41st annual Employee Recognition Banquet at the Chesapeake Beach Resort & Spa on May 14. Retirees were honored and service awards were given to employees with 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 and 35 years. Delores Jones, who works in Endoscopy, was given a standing ovation for 40 years of service.

Rose Essex was named the hospital’s 2015 Employee of the Year. Dean Teague, President and CEO, said, “Since 1981, Rose has been an educator in our diabetes self-management program. She is a compassionate and hardworking professional who puts her patients’ needs first and foremost.

Her teaching is very creative; she provides simple illustrations and gives organs names like “Grandma” to help people remember how their bodies work and why it is important to keep these “characters” in check. You can hear her voice echoing from the classroom, a sign of her engagement and energy.

She truly deserves Employee of the Year.”

In addition to Essex, the other nominees for Employee of the Year were Karen Englehaupt, Nuclear Medicine; Betty Ellis, Family Birth Center; Diane Blackburn, Finance; Celeste Fusco, Wound Care Center; Shannon Morley, Emergency Services; Chris Gathings, Plant Operations; Mattie Pankey, Information Technology; Donna Deninno, Pharmacy; Kellie Smith, Rehabilitation Services; Angela Horn, Communications; and Dirk Gross, CMH Billing.

Heather Wright, Director of Cardiopulmonary Services, received the hospital’s Beacon Award, presented to the department leader who exemplifies outstanding leadership skills. Tony Bladen, Vice President of Operations, remarked, “Heather stands out as a remarkable department leader. In addition to her leadership of the cardiopulmonary team,

her leadership as co-director of the hospitalwide Safer Airway Committee has allowed us to design, initiate and advance a safety program that is team-based and multidepartmental. Her positive, professional and engaging style inspires others.”

Fourteen other leaders were also nominated: Jennifer Browning, Practice Manager for Calvert Physical Medicine and Pain Management; Stephanie Cleaveland, Director, Emergency Services; Ella GiddingsDevone, Revenue Cycle Manager; Ginger Everton, Director of Risk Management and Regulatory Compliance; Erin Farley, Manager, Urgent Care Centers; Melissa Hall, Manager, Clinical Informatics; Kara Harrer, Director of the Pharmacy; Jim Marcum, Manager, Safety and Security; Kathy Moore, Director of Rehabilitation Services; Jean Murray, Director of Infection Control; Barbara Rodda, Practice Manager of Calvert Primary Care Prince Frederick; Susan Stevens, Manager of Volunteer and Guest Services; Karen Twigg, Director, Integrated Care Department; and Kayla Walton, Manager of Patient Access/Registration.

Other awards presented at the banquet were Outstanding New Leader to Susan Stevens for her leadership of the guest services program and development of the hospital’s new thrift shop. Gail Harkins and Wendy Cox were presented Foundation awards for their exceptional philanthropic efforts. “The Dean’s List” awards went to Kara Harrer for “Stellar Calvert Health System Influence” and Ella Giddings-Devone for “The Most Impactful Six Months of Leadership.” The Safety Champion Award was given to Juliet Ceci and four “Hero” awards were presented to Julie Sivak, Barbara Brett, Joan Rozran and Renee Sbrocco for their exceptional patient safety practices.

CSM Signs New Agreement Florida Institute of Technology and the College of Southern Maryland signed a revised articulation agreement May 20 that provides a seamless transition for students in associate degree programs in arts and sciences, general studies business administration or business administration-technical management to the bachelor degree in logistics management program.

The agreement means College of Southern Maryland graduates within the four associate degree programs will be able to transfer into Florida Tech’s completion program at junior standing. The B.S. Logistics Management program is taught in Lexington Park and California, MD in a face-to-face format by professors who are career professionals in their fields.

The degree prepares students to manage every aspect of a company’s flow of goods, resources and information to meet the needs of customers, suppliers and stakeholders. Logistics managers are heavily relied on locally at NAS Patuxent River, but their skills are needed across industries, including humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.

For more information, contact AnnaBelle Sanders at asanders@fit.edu or 301-862-1004. For information on CSM’s transfer process and the Florida Tech articulation agreement, visit csmd.edu/student-services/advising/transferservices.

Florida Institute of Technology has provided graduate-level education in Southern Maryland since 1972. Initially created to serve the educational needs of NAS Patuxent River military service members and civilian employees in engineering and related technical fields, Florida Tech has grown to serve the entire Southern Maryland region with a wide variety of graduate programs from its locations at 21803 A Three Notch Road in Lexington Park and the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center in California.

For more information call (301) 862-1004, email patuxent@fit.edu or visit www.fit.edu/patuxent

Site Director of Florida Tech SoMD Dr. Robert Schaller, left, and CSM President Dr. Bradley Gottfried, right, are joined by recent CSM graduate AnnaBelle Sanders, senior site administrator for Florida Tech in Southern Maryland. Sanders will be the first CSM graduate to take advantage of this newly established 2+2 Bachelor of Science degree program in logistics management.

and www.facebook.com/floridatechpatuxent.

The College of Southern Maryland is a public, regional community college with a far-reaching mission: to help students and the community meet the challenges of individual, social and global changes. Over the past two years, CSM has collaborated with colleges and universities to make bachelor's degrees affordable and accessible for residents of Southern Maryland. This has led to more than 50 guaranteed articulation agreements for students to start locally and transfer seamlessly to the college of their choice. Last year, more than 1,700 CSM students transferred to 226 different four-year colleges and universities in 45 states and the District of Columbia.

County Moves Forward with Boating Project The Board of County Commissioners at its meeting June 21 approved a grant application to make a kayak/canoe launch at King’s landing Park.

There has been increasing interest in public water access to the Chesapeake Bay and Patuxent River throughout the county.

For many years, the Program Open Space Annual Program had a project for acquiring canoe and kayak launch sites, and in FY2017 a new development project was included to develop water access at existing parks. There are more projects listed in the annual program than are ever likely to be funded, given available resources. The Natural Resources Division has been actively seeking alternative funding sources for the projects.

The Maryland State Highway is now accepting applications through the Recreational Trails Program. This program provides funds to develop and maintain recreational trails and trail-related facilities for motorized and non- motorized recreational trail uses, including canoeing and kayaking.

The Patuxent River has very limited public access points for launching kayaks and canoes, with no launches in Calvert County north of Kings Landing Park. A Recreational Trails Program grant application was developed to fund the purchase and installation of a new floating dock to

the existing pier at Lower Marlboro Wharf.

Lower Marlboro is on two federallyrecognized National Historic Trails, the Captain John Smith and Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trails. This new dock would provide direct access to these trails, as well as the Patuxent Water Trail, a multi-jurisdictional trail which offers visitors the opportunity to paddle the river, camp along its banks and visit its numerous parks, historic sites, and wildlife areas.

Providing a new water access location along the Patuxent River will enhance tourism opportunities, particularly in nearby town centers of Dunkirk and Huntingtown.

In April 2015, a community meeting was held in Lower Marlboro to discuss the project, listen to concerns of residents, and determine if there was enough public support for the project. Twenty-nine people attended the meeting; almost unanimously, they were in favor of the project.

We recommend that the Board of County Commissioners authorize the Board President to sign the Recreational Trails Program grant application for $30,000.

The $30,000 grant requires 20% match. The $6,000 match will be the staff time required to manage a contractor to install the floating dock; funding is available in the Natural Resources Division FY2017 operating budget.

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Crime Blotter Calvert County Sheriff’s Dept. Reports CDS Violations On Jun.16, Deputy S. Trotter conducted a vehicle stop, at approximately 9:52 a.m., on Calvert Beach Rd./Solomon’s Island Rd. The driver, Paul Wert, age 41, of Lusby, was arrested for driving on a revoked license. A secondary search conducted at the Detention Center yielded illegal Fentanyl patches attached to the suspect’s body. He received an additional charge of CDS: possession-not marijuana (Fentanyl).

A traffic stop on a vehicle traveling in an unsafe manner on S. Solomon’s Island Rd., Prince Frederick, was conducted on Jun. 16 at 12:25 a.m. by Deputy S. Moran. He discovered the driver, Sebastian Ramirez, 27, of Washington, DC, to be driving without a license and in possession of paraphernalia (containing traces of cocaine). He was transported to the Detention Center and charged with the driving offense and possession of paraphernalia (plastic containers and baggies).

The driver, Connor Healey, 21, of Broomes Island, was found to be in possession of Mmarijuana. He arrested Healey for Possession of Marijuana with intent to Distribute, Possession of Marijuana and CDS Possession Paraphernalia (baggies).

A traffic stop was conducted by Deputy J. Denton at the intersection of Southern Maryland Blvd/Lyons Creek Rd., Dunkirk on Jun. 9 about 5:30 p.m. The driver, Bjorn Fingal, 28, of Mount Rainer, was found to be in possession of an illegal drug. He was charged and arrested for Possession-Not Marijuana/Dangerous Nonnarcotic Drug (Ecstasy).

For the report of an impaired driver, Deputy S. Moran was dispatched to the area of the 7-11, Huntingtown, on Jun. 7 about 4:30 a.m. He made contact with the driver, Jonathan Wessels, 26, of Port Republic, who was found to be in possession of illegal drugs. He was arrested and charged with CDS possession-not Marijuana At approximately 4:00 p.m. on Jun. 15, Deputy (Heroin) and CDS possession-not Marijuana C. Ward conducted a traffic stop at the area of (Alprazolam).

Northbound Rt. 4 at Commerce Lane, Prince Frederick. When he approached the vehicle, he On Jun. 7, at approximately 1:00 a,m,, Deputy observed crushed pills in the driver’s lap. The D. Naughton conducted a traffic stop at the driver, Michael King, 43, of California, MD intersection of S. Solomons Island Rd./Rousby and passenger Renee Schwartz, 39, of Hall Rd., Lusby. The driver Chasity Testa, 27, Leonardtown, were found to be in possession of of Benedict, was found to be in possession of illegal drugs. King was arrested for possession of paraphernalia (pipe with burnt cocaine residue). a synthetic narcotic (Suboxone) and possession She was arrested and transported to the of morphine. Schwartz was arrested for Detention Center, where a body search revealed possession of Morphine and possession of she was in possession of an additional glass pipe Oxycontin. (also with burnt cocaine residue). She is being charged with two counts of Possession of CDS Deputy J. Denton conducted a traffic stop on Paraphernalia (pipes) and possession of Jun. 15 at 5:00 p.m. on N. Solomon’s Island contraband in a place of confinement.

Rd./Plum Point Rd., Huntingtown. The driver, Adrian Brown, 21, of Lusby, was found to be in Burglaries possession of paraphernalia with traces of a At 2:50 a.m. on Jun. 18, Deputy R. Shrawder controlled dangerous substance (Oxycodone). was made aware of a possible intruder in an He was charged with illegal possession of unoccupied home located on Prince Frederick paraphernalia and transported to the Detention Blvd, Prince Frederick. Upon checking the Center. home, he observed James Marsh, 23, of Chesapeake Beach, to be inside. After the home The report of a drug violation at the Calvert was cleared, numerous items were sitting in County Detention Center located in Barstow plain view, which were later determined to was responded to on Jun. 14 by Deputy J. belong to a shed burglary occurring on Dares Ward. Upon arrival he was informed that while Beach Rd., Prince Frederick. This burglary also searching inmate, Julius Chase, 62, of took place on Jun. 18. Marsh was arrested and Baltimore, Oxycontin was located in the charged with 4th degree burglary, 2nd degree inmate’s wallet. Chase was charged with one burglary, burglary 4th degree/tools and theft count of CDS Possession-Not Marijuana and less than $1,000. for Possession of Contraband in a place of confinement.

On Jun. 11, at 8:00 p.m., Deputy C. Callison was dispatched to Oakcrest Dr., St. Leonard, Deputy E. Bradley was near Lake Lariat on for the report of a burglary. The caller stated a Thunderbird Dr., Lusby, on Jun. 14, at neighbor, Craig Koehn, 55, of St. Leonard, approximately 4:30 p.m. He detected a strong walked into his garage and attempted to remove odor of unburnt marijuana on an individual as cleaning products. He was arrested and charged he passed by him on foot. He discovered with 3rd degree burglary, disorderly conduct Ramon Ramos, 20, of Lusby, to be in and theft less than $100.00. possession of a large amount of Marijuana. He was arrested and charged with Possession of Deputy T. Holt was dispatched to Mesa Trail, Marijuana over 10+ grams.

Lusby, on Jun. 6 for the report of a burglary.

The caller reported leaving his home at 6:00 On Jun. 14, Deputy T. Buckler and Cpl. R. p.m., returning home 30 minutes later and Wilson attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a witnessed a white male walking out of his vehicle driven by Bryan Rawlings, 20, of backyard. A ladder was placed against the house Owings. When the driver did not comply, a and a window was broken. The suspect stole felony stop was made. It was determined that DVD’s, a Craftsman flashlight and Rawlings, his passenger, Arnez Bowens, 20, of medications.

Huntingtown, and his rear passenger, Malique Gross, 20, of Waldorf, were all in possession of Thefts a large amount of marijuana. All three were For the report of a shoplifter in custody, Deputy transported to the Detention Center and P. Wood was dispatched to the Prince Frederick charged with Possession of Marijuana 10+ Walmart on Jun. 11. Donita Wallace, 35, of grams. Bryan Rawlings was also charged with Lusby, was observed attempting to steal several Litter/Dump under 100 lbs. items of clothing. Walmart was able to recover all items Wallace had in her possession. She was Deputy D. Naughton conducted a traffic stop issued a criminal citation for theft less than on Jun. 12 at 11:30 p.m. on a vehicle being $100.00. driven unsafely near the intersection of Solomons Island Rd/Southern Connector Blvd. The report of a theft on Calvert Ave., St.

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Leonard, was responded to on Jun. 11 by Deputy C. Callison. Sometime between 10:30 p.m., Jun. 10 and 4:30 a.m., Jun. 11, an unknown suspect(s) shattered the window of the victim’s locked vehicle and stole a purse, MD driver license, credit cards, passport, money and a pair of Rayban sunglasses.

Deputy A. Woodford made contact with a victim on Jun. 9, who arrived at the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office to report a theft. The victim reported her vehicle, which was parked on Laurel Dr., Lusby, was entered and a Nine West purse (blue and white in color), a credit card, Pandora bracelet, Alex & Ani bracelet and medication were stolen. This crime took place between 9:00 p.m., Jun. 1 and 1:00 p.m. on June 2.

Deputy A. Woodford responded to 5th Street, in Owings, on Jun. 8 for the report of a theft.

The victim stated he set his new registration plates on the backseat of his vehicle and they were stolen sometime between 9:00am on June 3 and 9:00am on June 7.

The report of a bicycle theft on Hallowing Point Rd., Prince Frederick, was responded to by Deputy K. Williamson on Jun. 8. The victim advised he had two black Mongoose bicycles stolen from his backyard in early April; he discovered one of the two bicycles had been returned to his residence that morning.

Destruction of Property The report of damage to a vehicle on Mary Ann Dr., Owings, was responded to by Deputy P. Aurich on Jun. 15. Sometime between 12:05 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. on Jun. 12, an unknown person(s) scratched the victim’s door with an unknown object.

The report of a theft at the Lusby Giant grocery store on Rousby Hall Rd. was responded to on Jun. 8 by Deputy G. Gott. The manager advised a customer was attempting to leave the store with a cart full of groceries without paying for the items. George Martin, 63, of Lusby, was issued a criminal citation and charged with theft Maryland State Police Reports less than $1,000.00. He was also issued a trespass warning and advised not to return to First Degree Assault On Jun. 5 at 9:40 pm, Trooper First Class the store.

Barlow and Trooper Backus responded to the Deputy A. Moschetto was dispatched to the Fastop in St. Leonard for a reported Prince Frederick Walmart on Jun. 8 for the stabbing. The victim was being attended to report of a shoplifter in custody. Brittany by EMS personal. He advised the incident Cannon, 27, of Prince Frederick, was issued a had taken place in the 4900 block of St. criminal citation and charged with theft under Leonard Rd. in an apartment. He advised he $1000.00. She was transported to the had been stabbed by Louise E. Logan, 64 of St. Leonard. The victim was taken to the Detention Center and processed. hospital for additional treatment. Troopers The report of a theft at the Sunderland Park and responded to the address in an attempt to Ride on N. Solomons Island Rd. was responded locate Ms. Logan. The apartment was secured to by Deputy M. Robshaw on Jun. 8. Sometime as a crime scene, however, Ms. Logan was not between 5:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., June 8, an located. unknown suspect(s) had stolen both registration CDS Violation plates off of the victim’s vehicle.

A vehicle on Rt.260 and St. Andrews Dr. in On Jun. 8, Deputy K. Williamson was Chesapeake Beach was stopped for traffic dispatched to the Prince Frederick Walmart violations at 7:03 p.m. on Jun. 4 by Trooper store for the report of a shoplifter. Upon arrival First Class Lewis. While speaking with the the Loss Prevention Associate reported driver, a grinder was observed in an open witnessing Shannon Davern, 40, of armrest. A probable cause search was Huntingtown, place items in her handbag and conducted and 76 grams of marijuana was proceed out of the store without paying for the located. Samuel A. Mangene, 24 of items. She was issued a criminal citation and Huntingtown was arrested and incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center. charged with theft less than $100.00.

One Arrested In Local Shooting On June 16, 2016 at about 1:00 a.m., the Calvert Control Center received calls for gunshots being heard in the area of Tranquil Court in Prince Frederick.

Calvert County Sheriff’s Office patrol units responded to the area of 213 Tranquil Court in reference to the firearms complaint, and contact was made with the occupants of the residence. The occupants advised six gun shots had been fired from the back of the residence that went through the window and then into the ceiling. The trajectory of the shots indicated they had been fired from the ground level at the rear of the residence.

The scene was secured, interviews were conducted, crime lab responded and Detective Quinn assumed the investigation.

The investigation is ongoing at this time.

Detective Quinn of the CCSO Criminal Investigations Bureau assumed the investigation and a suspect was developed. It was determined the Tranquil Court incident stemmed from a domestic issue with the suspect’s girlfriend and an associate.

That same day, at approximately 6:00 p.m., members of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office located the suspect in this case at a residence on Paris Oaks Road. The suspect jumped out of a window of the residence as Special Operations Team and Criminal Investigation Bureau members arrived on scene. A short foot chase ensued and the

Samuel Sherrod Green. suspect was taken into custody.

The suspect was identified as Samuel Sherrod Green, a 22-year-old male of Chesapeake Beach.

The homeowner on Paris Oaks Road gave consent to search the residence. A handgun loaded with the same type of ammunition as the shell casings that were found on Tranquil Court was located.

Detective Quinn charged Green with two counts of first-degree assault, reckless endangerment, and multiple other felony charges. Green was also served with two outstanding warrants from previous incidents.

Green was transported to the Calvert County Detention Center where he awaited his hearing before a District Court Commissioner.

Four-Car Pile-Up in Friendship On June 11, shortly after 11:30 a.m., officers from responded to a four-vehicle crash on Chesapeake Beach Road (MD 260) and Sansbury Road in Friendship.

The investigation Anne Arundel County Police showed that a Toyota Tacoma pick-up truck was traveling eastbound on Chesapeake Beach Road.

The Toyota had stopped to turn left onto Sansbury Road. Another vehicle, a Lexus RX350 approached the stopped Toyota truck from behind. The Lexus stopped to wait for the Toyota truck to turn left. A third vehicle, a Dodge Caravan, approached the stopped vehicles from the rear. The Dodge failed to stop and veered to the left. The Dodge struck the driver side rear of the Lexus. The Dodge continued across the westbound lane. The Dodge was struck by a Cadillac SRX that was traveling westbound. The Dodge rotated and struck the Toyota.

The driver of the Dodge Caravan, Karen Cella of Lothian, was flown to Prince George’s Hospital Center with life-threatening injuries.

The driver, a 15-year-old with a Learners’ Permit, and two passengers of the Cadillac, Andrew Canter Sr. and Bonnie Jean Canter of Owings, were flown to University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center with non-life threatening injuries.

The driver of the Lexus, Iris Wills of Temple Hills was transported by ground to Calvert Memorial Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

A passenger in the Lexus was uninjured. The driver of the Toyota was uninjured as well.

Officers say the preliminary cause of the crash appears to be distracted driving.

Traffic Safety is handling the investigation.

Beach Man Arrested in Robbery On June 18, at 7:15 p.m., Anne Arundel County Police responded to the Lothian Service Center located at 5891 Southern Maryland Boulevard for a robbery. A white male entered the business, produced a knife and demanded money. The victim was in fear for her safety so she complied with the demand. The suspect fled the business with an unknown amount of money. He was last seen traveling east on Bayfront Road in a blue sedan.

Several tips were received from the community as to the identity of a possible suspect in this case. Robbery unit detectives vetted this information and determined the suspect in this case was already wanted on a violation of probation warrant.

Members of the Department’s Fugitive Apprehension Team located and arrested the suspect on June 21.

Robbery unit detectives then completed additional investigative work and subsequently charged the suspect with having committed the

Shooting Involving Teens Linked to Drugs On June 14, at just after 5:00 p.m. the Calvert Control Center received a 911 call from the area of Sheridan Point Road and Chinquapin Ridge Court in Prince Frederick. The caller reported there had been some type of altercation which resulted in one person being shot.

Calvert County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Sgt. Rick McCourt arrived on scene at approximately 5:10 p.m. to find a victim suffering from a gunshot wound. Sgt. McCourt rendered aid to the gunshot victim and directed responding personnel to secure the scene and identify witnesses upon their arrival.

The victim received immediate medical attention and was transported to Baltimore Shock Trauma via helicopter.

CCSO Detectives and crime scene personnel responded to the area and assumed the investigation.

The investigation revealed the individual shot was a 16-year-old black male from Prince Frederick.

The subject was hit twice during the shooting incident; one shot struck the subject in the head and another in the torso. The juvenile underwent surgery at University of Maryland Baltimore Shock Trauma and was in critical condition.

The alleged shooter in this case has been identified as Donavon Stephen Harrod, a 21-year-old black male of Sixes Road, Prince Frederick. Investigators found that Harrod was contacted by a female earlier in the day and was informed that the juvenile, who was shot, wanted to purchase marijuana. Harrod left his place of employment and was to meet the juvenile on Sheridan Point Road. Harrod was familiar with the juvenile and knew he would possibly smoke and/or sell some marijuana. Upon arriving at Sheridan Point Road, Harrod was contacted by another juvenile who entered his vehicle and directed Harrod to turn down a gravel road. Harrod stopped

the vehicle at the entranced to a farm which was secured by a cattle gate. Harrod was subsequently approached by two other males who were later identified as the juvenile victim who was shot and a third subject, Corionte Eric Claggett an 18-year-old black male.

It is believed that Claggett placed a gun to Harrod’s neck and squeezed the trigger. This weapon was later determined to be a pellet gun. All three subjects began to flee after taking property from Harrod. Harrod retrieved his .45 caliber gun from the trunk of his vehicle and shot at the fleeing subjects, striking one of the juveniles. Harrod then fled the scene and later turned himself in at the Maryland State Police Barracks.

Harrod was transported to the Sheriff’s Office where he was interviewed and admitted his involvement in the shooting to Det. Wells. Harrod admitted dropping the gun used in the offense at a residence on Sixes Road in Prince Frederick. The gun was subsequently recovered from that residence.

The second juvenile involved, a 15-year-old black male, was transported to CMH by Det. Fridman to be evaluated. It appeared that he was suffering from some type of overdose with regards to the CDS he had used earlier. This juvenile’s statements solidified the case facts. Claggett was also interviewed and his statements also corroborated the story that everyone else involved had conveyed.

CIB Detectives charged Harrod with 1st Degree Assault, and other related charges. Claggett and the juvenile were charged with robbery and attempted robbery as well as armed robbery and attempted armed robbery.

Anyone with information on this case is asked to contact Detective Wells or Detective Lord at (410) 535-2800 X2595 for Det. Wells and X2765 for Det. Lord.

Walter Louis Myers IV. armed robbery of the Lothian Service Center. Charged with Armed Robbery and lesser included charges was Walter Louis Myers IV, age 31 of Chesapeake Beach.

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The Board of Calvert County Commissioners (BOCC) has voted unanimously to turn control of the Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum over to the Calvert Marine Museum at its meeting June 21.

The Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum was started by the Calvert County Historical Society in 1979, as was the Calvert Marine Museum. The Museum's mission is to interpret the history of the Chesapeake Beach Railway, the Towns and resorts of Chesapeake Beach and North Beach, as well as general topics of railroads and local history. In 1989, the Museum became a part of the Calvert County Government, administered by the Department of Public Facilities and Services. Harriet Stout was hired as the Curator in 1989 and has served in this position continuously; Stout has recently submitted her retirement papers.

In an effort to reduce cost, staff concluded in a report to the BOCC that the Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum could benefit from the support of a larger institution providing like services. Under a proposal approved by the BOCC, the position of Curator of the Railway Museum will be eliminated. Curatorial responsibilities will be assigned to the current Curator of Exhibitions at the Calvert Marine Museum. The position of Office Specialist II will be changed to that of an Administrative Aide, responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Museum. Two additional part-time positions will be required to support the Museum; an Exhibits Interpreter (Grade 18) and Exhibit Graphics Technician (Grade 18) - both positions would work up to 34 hours a pay period, without benefits. Cost savings in salaries was estimated at $41,794.

The budget for the Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum would remain independent and show a percentage of the Curator salary charged to the Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum.

The BOCC approved the proposal by a vote of 5-0.

Money Matters YOUR

By Lyn Striegel In April 2016, the Department of Labor (“DOL”) issued new rules defining the term “fiduciary.” Why does this matter to you?

As baby boomers retire and move money from their employer retirement plans to self-directed IRAs (called a “rollover”), boomers face a dizzying array of financial products from which to choose.

Not surprisingly, most people in such situations seek out professional investment advisers to help them sort out what to do. Even though the DOL estimates that $2.4 trillion dollars will be rolled over from pension plans to IRAs between 2016 and 2020, what is often presented to the consumer as trusted investment advice is paid for in the form of high sales commissions. In other words, the adviser sells products or a strategy to the consumer that makes more money for them, not the consumer.

Understanding The Term “Fiduciary” Many investment professionals, consultants and advisers have had no obligation to follow fiduciary standards despite the critical role they play in guiding plan and IRA investments. So, for example, an adviser has been able to steer customers into investments based on the size of commissions they make on the investments, not on the benefit the investment may bring to their customer. Up to now, that clear conflict of interest has been legal.

Only a “fiduciary” is legally obligated to put the customer’s best interests ahead of their own and, if they don’t, they can be sued and held personally liable. At a time when consumers need the most protection to secure their retirements, they have been receiving the least. Up to now, that is.

Now, the DOL has mandated that anyone providing investment advice to a

plan or IRA is a “fiduciary” and must live up to fiduciary rules, including avoiding conflicts of interest with clients.

The word “fiduciary” comes from the Latin word for “trust.” The relationship between an attorney and a client is a “fiduciary” relationship. That means that the attorney is legally obligated to act only in the best interests of the client—if the attorney breaches this “fiduciary duty”, the attorney can be held personally liable.

Fiduciaries have a duty to avoid any conflicts of interest between themselves and their customers. A fiduciary duty is the strictest standard of care recognized by the U.S. legal system. The new DOL rule defines “fiduciary investment advice” and requires, at least with regard to retirement monies, that advisers act only for the benefit of their customers and protects customers from conflicts of interest, imprudence and disloyalty. This is a definite step forward in consumer financial protection, but how far does it go?

Most people do not realize that it is the DOL, not the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) or its broker-dealer arm, that regulates pension funds, even though the pension funds, 401(k)s, IRAs, SEPs, ROTH IRAs, etc. are composed of securities. So, although the DOL has now mandated that advisers must be fiduciaries with regard to retirement monies, there is no similar regulation for advisers who give ordinary securities advice to investors. Those advisers can still put their own interests ahead of the investor, with no obligation to disclose any conflicts.

The SEC has said they will issue a rule similar to the fiduciary rule put out by the DOL to protect ordinary investors; however, recently, the Chair of the SEC said the rule would have to wait until a new President is chosen in the country.

That new rule, if created, will change the standards for how advisers deal with investors. Up to now, advisers selling securities to investors have only had to follow the “suitability” rule. This rule says that so long as the adviser has a “reasonable basis” for believing that the recommendations they are making are suitable for you, the investor, no more need be done to protect you. Even if the adviser makes more commissions on a particular security, under the suitability rule, there is no obligation to disclose this to the investor. When and if the SEC determines that advisers must act as fiduciaries, however, all of that will change the face of investing and investor protection.

This is a complicated issue, but the bottom line for you as an investor is simple - ask your adviser whether he or she is a fiduciary. If they say yes, take them seriously because they are legally bound to protect you before themselves.

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 “Live Secure: Estate and Financial Planning for Women and the Men Who Love Them (2011 ed.).” Nothing in this article constitutes specific legal or financial advice and readers are advised to consult their own counsel.

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By Bob Poston

Exercise and Active Aging Are you 50 years young or older?

Well remove the word “senior” from your age label and join the “Active Aging” revolution. This age group is the largest growing population in the world. As such, I would like to share some fascinating facts about this amazing segment of our community.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Cedric Bryant, editor of the American Council on Exercise (ACE) manual for Senior Fitness, as of 2014: • In 2000, 35 million people were 65 or older, or 13% of the world population.

• By 2030, 20% of Americans will be older than 65, this is 70 million people.

• Baby Boomers (born 1946 – 1964) began to reach the age of 65 in 2009 and will grow to 93 million over the next 50 years.

• The youngest of Baby Boomers will reach 65 by 2030.

• In 2000, there were 65,000 centenarians (100 years old or older) and by 2030 it may grow to 380,000.

As you age, it is so important to maintain your level of fitness, so that you are able to perform the Activities of Daily Life (ADLs). ADLs are basic activities that define one’s independence such as; personal hygiene, dressing oneself, eating, and mobility, which is huge. You need to be able to get from a seated or lying position to a standing position (getting off that couch or out of bed). Mobility and stability are core functioning abilities that Active Agers need to maintain in order to make daily movements easier to accomplish. In addition to these core abilities, building functional strength will help one of the most common fears in this population, the fear of falling. This fear is greatest in those aged 85 and older, which represents the fastest growing age group in the world.

When putting an exercise program together, there are five key elements that ACE has identified for Active Agers to incorporate. These elements are: • Bend-and-lift movements • Single-leg movement patterns • Pushing movements • Pulling movements

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• Rotational movements It does not take a lot of fancy equipment to perform any of these easy movements listed above. It is about moving more and getting more active.

As with most anyone starting up an exercise program, for the first time or after a long layoff, you should seek medical clearance first.

The same health benefits gained through strength training I wrote about in the last issue are available to Active Agers as well.

This population will benefit from losing and or maintaining weight through building lean muscle and increasing their metabolism.

Increases in flexibility, mobility and core strength all lead to better posture and better balance for Active Agers.

Your mood improves while exercising as the brain releases feel good chemicals such as endorphins, adrenaline, serotonin and dopamine.

I like to say they are the body’s feel good prescription for a better mental health outlook.

A better mood equals a better you, right? And speaking of the brain, keep it active as well by doing crossword puzzles, or doing word search puzzles, playing Sudoku or any of the many memory games available out there.

These brain activities will help slow down the progression of disorders that affect the brain. Keep it sharp, like your physical exercise will keep your body sharp.

So, my fellow 50+’s, let’s put a new definition on that “AARP” card.

How about Active Ageing Resistance-training Program? Start yours now and believe me when I tell you it is never too late. I wish you great health and success.

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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Fireworks Over Proposed “Big Box” Zoning

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he Calvert County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) is facing loud opposition to a proposed zoning “text amendment” which many residents fear could turn Calvert “into Waldorf.”

At a joint public hearing with the Planning Commission at Calvert Pines Senior Center, dozens of residents lined up to give their opinions over an hour and a half. They were especially vocal on one of the amendments that they believe could open the door for “big box” retail stores. Thirty-five residents spoke against it. About a dozen were for it. There are still a few days left for anyone to submit written opinions on either side before the BOCC votes on June 28. The deadline is close of business (4:30 p.m.) on Tues., June 28. Mail written comments to Maureen Frederick, clerk to the Board of County Commissioners, at 175 Main St., Prince Frederick, MD 20678, or send through email to frederml@co.cal.md.us.

The New Town District amendment, which is in response to what might be built at the old Calvert Middle School, or Armory Square property in Prince Frederick, would allow for home improvement center stores, wholesale lumber, and retail commercial to expand from the current limit of 25,000 square feet to 150,000 square feet. It would also permit a garden center up to 45,000 square feet, in addition to allowing buildings 60 feet tall. For apartments, it would allow residential density to grow from 14 to 24 dwelling units per acre.

Community Planning and Building Director Thomas Barnett recently resigned and

was replaced by Mark Willis, who did not comment during the meeting. Director of Economic Development Linda Vassallo and Mary Beth Cook, the Deputy Director of Community Planning and Building explained the amendments to the crowd. Vasallo quoted a market study from 2011 indicating that over $450 million in retail sales leaves Calvert County each year because shoppers lack choices as the reason more stores are needed here.

Calvert County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Bill Chambers spoke in favor of the amendment, along with Frank Smith, a

member of the Chamber board.

After the meeting, the Chamber of Commerce sent out an email message saying the Chamber supports the measure. “Our residents spend over $460 million dollars each year in our surrounding counties and over 75% of our residents commute outside of Calvert to work each day. Gradual changes have diminished our tax base and created a gap in our demographics.

After years of seemingly small changes we now find ourselves at a crossroad. Are we working towards making our County more business friendly and to cultivate a self sustaining budget

Planning Commission Turmoil At the BOCC meeting June 21, appointed a new member to the planning commission to replace RoxAnne Cumberland, who resigned over a month earlier.

Commissioner Weems made a motion to appoint Grace Mary Brady of St. Leonard. No other commissioner seconded the motion.

Commissioner Pat Nutter made a motion to reappoint Malcolm Funn, who recently moved from Chesapeake Beach to Solomons. He was not reappointed with the reasoning that he no longer represented District 3, since he moved to District 1. Funn’s nomination was voted down.

The BOCC then approved Richard Holler from District 3 to fill the vacancy on the planning commission.

Cumberland was from District 1, so Nutter said criticized the board for its inconsistency and not following the precedent it had earlier set in rejecting Funn.

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or are we going to continue to deter smart growth and focus on taxes, fees and fines as a greater source of income? As we have seen with the continued budget shortfalls, a decision is imminent. When we go to surrounding counties to shop for goods that are not available here, we end up making many purchases in adjacent jurisdictions that could have been made in Calvert County and our existing small businesses suffer. We lose time, money, taxes and jobs every single time. The Armory Square project is long overdue.”

Dana Sneade Banyasz, speaking for her family’s business, Sneade’s Ace Home Centers, said the county needs “smart growth” and not these text amendments. She blasted the Chamber for supporting the measures. “We are a member of the Chamber of Commerce. For the [chamber] to get up here and make a statement that all the businesses that are involved in the [chamber] support this, I think is inappropriate. We were never asked whether we supported it or not.”

A press release from the county said, “The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) adopted a resolution at its June 14 meeting that streamlines procedures for amending the Calvert County Zoning Ordinance and fosters openness and accountability in the zoning ordinance amendment process.”

“The resolution clarifies the roles of the BOCC and the Calvert County Planning Commission regarding zoning ordinance amendments. It also sets a timeline for Planning Commission action to ensure timely public input. The policy states that, once the BOCC refers proposed amendments to the Planning Commission, the commission has up to 180 days to make a recommendation to the BOCC. If the Planning Commission makes no recommendation within that time, the BOCC may vote to proceed with its public hearing,

deliberation and decision regarding the proposed amendments without the Planning Commission’s recommendation, except where State law requires the Planning Commission’s recommendation to move forward. Exempted from this policy are certain amendments for which Planning Commission recommendation is required by state law.”

“In deliberations over zoning ordinance amendments related to the Prince Frederick Town Center, we have experienced what the commissioners believe are undue delays and a lack of openness,” said BOCC President Evan Slaughenhoupt Jr. (R).

This resolution was made retroactive to Jan. 1, 2015, about a year and half before the resolution was introduced. It passed with Commissioners Tom Hejl (R), Mike Hart (R) and Slaugenhoupt voting yes. Commissioner Pat Nutter (R) abstained, and Commissioner Steve Weems (R) voted no.

The policy further states that failure of the Planning Commission to meet the time objectives is grounds for removal of Planning Commission members by the BOCC. “This is a strong statement,” acknowledged Slaughenhoupt, “but we believe it is merited as part of our effort to engender accountability in local government.”

At the public hearing, the BOCC was accused of illegally overstepping the Planning Commission and trying to implement “spot zoning.”

Slaughenhoupt lashed out, saying, “Those accusations are horrendous. You want to talk about something illegal? This past Friday, the planning commission sitting over there … made a formal recommendation to the county commissioners … to reject the changes. That meant they had an illegal meeting not entertaining public comment against the Open Meetings Act. Want to talk about something illegal? The planning commission has biased themselves and compromised themselves.”

Planning Commission Vice Chair Michael Phipps said in response to Slaughenhoupt, “We respectfully disagree.”

Former state senator and commissioner Bernie Fowler was one of those testifying, addressing the BOCC directly.

“An overwhelming majority of the people of Calvert County that vote do not approve of this.

Remember when you make your vote, listen to your heart.” Fowler was applauded and cheered, which was against the hearing rules.

Commissioners’ Vice President Hejl offered a motion for the BOCC to approve the amendments without consideration of the planning commission, given the new authority the BOCC gave itself earlier in the day. After protests from the crowd and discussion among members, he later withdrew his motion and there was no vote that evening. That is expected at the regular BOCC meeting June 28 at 10:00 a.m.

More Details on Zoning Proposal Dear Chesapeake Current readers, If you think the changes slated for Prince Frederick are about one big box store, think again!

I attended the Board of County Commissioners joint public hearing Tues.

June 14, and I would like to share a portion of what I heard, give you food for thought and shed some light on other communities’ dealings with big box store issues.

The purpose of the hearing was to allow citizens to express their views regarding the changes proposed for Prince Frederick town center. The vast majority of the people and speakers in attendance were clearly opposed to the following text changes. Re: Text Amendment Case #15-08a&B- Amendments to Prince Frederick Town Center for Setbacks, Density, Building Height and Size, Land Uses, and Revisions to Land Use Conditions. The presentation began with “The Purpose” for this change, one of which is “Reduce and or remove restrictions to provide more flexibility in support of economic development in Prince Frederick.”

Remove restrictions all together? How will this impact further development regulations? We were advised by one of the commissioners that “Calvert County can’t look like Waldorf because of restrictions” and here they want to remove restrictions.

The next thing that sounded warning bells for me was pictures of the visions for Prince Frederick we were shown; examples of high density housing at Bowie Town Center and Settlers Landing were used as models. One of the developers stated that Calvert County housing is currently 85% large lot single-family residents. However, he stated that the national trend for a county is 25% large single family residents, 20% town houses, 25% cottage and 30% apartments. Does that mean that the developers have a vision like that for this county? Sounds like Waldorf to me.

Now I would like to inform you of information given by Randy Barrett, of Bargo LLC (Barrett/ Gott). He is one of the developers and representative of primary land owners of the properties involved, and I quote; “The Text Amendments are necessary to secure an anchor Tenant by right. That would then allow a mixed-use plan to become economically feasible. We have learned through development partnerships that basically the retail sector behaves like sheep. In general terms, in that large retailers like Lowes, Target, Kohl’s, Harris Teeter and others drive the development scenario. The mid-size box users come behind that, like a Dick’s, Best Buy, Bed Bath and Beyond, Pier 1 Imports and others do not commit until we have the retailers in place. Then eventually you have restaurants and residential components that also come into that particular location after you have anchor tenants committed by right.”

Do you hear what he is saying? Do you hear the number of box stores he mentions in this presentation?

Mr. Barrett shared that the proposed site was 90 (ninety) acres. Next Randy stated, “The text amendment truly have very little to no bearing on the actual traffic.” How can a development that is 90 acres (3,920,400 square feet, yes that is almost 4 million square feet) not have an impact on traffic? To put this into context; the passenger terminal at BWI Airport is 1.967 million square feet (45.4 ACRES); five concourses (four domestic, one

Residents Oppose “Big Box” Stores

international); 68 jet gates and five gates dedicated to commuter aircraft. The Armory Square development land is equal in square footage of two BWI Airport terminals!

Folks, we are not talking about one big box store here with that kind fo square footage! Once these developers get the go ahead with these text changes, there will be no stopping them!

Mr. Barrett stated “We as a development entity have had the opportunity to do a Joint Venture Agreement or Letter of Intent with the Peterson Company that has done the National Harbor. Peterson Co. is interested in coming into Calvert County to create a state of the art 1st class shopping center and mixed use residential component.”

If you go to the Peterson Company website you will see a list of the properties that they have developed. These projects range from 15,901 GLA (gross leasable area, the amount of floor space available to be rented in a commercial property,) to 1,200,000 GLA. The smaller project has anchor stores of CVS and a McDonalds.

The larger project has Target, Lowes, Giant, Best Buy, Stein Mart and DSW Shoes.

With our 4,000,000 sf of land I would imagine we would fall somewhere in the middle with mixed use structures and the increased height (6 stories) apartment size buildings incorporated into the plan.

Now let me tell you what the big box stores have up their sleeves for counties just like ours around the country. According to an article by The Institute for Local Self-Reliance, a nonprofit organization and advocacy group that provides technical assistance to communities about local solutions for sustainable community development, big box is not the solution.

The article is dated June 6, 2015, and is titled; For Cities, Big Box Stores Are Becoming Even More of A Terrible Deal, (https://ilsr.org/dark-store-tax-tactic-makes -big-box-stores-terrible-deal-for-cities/) I urge everyone to read this article! The article explains how a big box store, by using their high-dollar lawyers and unlimited corporate funding, have left Marquette, Michigan and other communities who were relying on an increased tax revenue from big box stores were placed in economic shambles.

I called the City Manager’s office of Marquette to verify the information in the article and was told they had in fact experienced the dark store tactics, described in the article.

If you are alarmed by this information, it is imperative that you contact the Board of Calvert County Commissioners at: (410) 535-2160, or at commiss@co.cal.md.us and the Planning Commission at: cookmb@co.cal.md.us before June 28¸ to voice your concerns!

It is time for our Board of County Commissioners to stop moving forward on the changes to these text amendments, go back to the comprehensive plan, and listen to the planning commission and the people of Calvert County telling them “No Spot Zoning and No Big Box!” For additional information go to: calvertcoalitionforsmartgrowth.com.

Susan Dzurec Huntingtown

Dear Chesapeake Current readers, Thank you Calvert County for showing up! Over 200 people came to hear what the planning commission and the BOCC (Board of County Commissioners) had to say, in regard to the radical changes in zoning being proposed by the BOCC. It was standing room only, with poor audio and insufficient room size.

Many people presented heartfelt pleas to the Commissioners not to approve the new amendments allowing Big Box zoning in Calvert County.

People were concerned with the lack of infrastructure, loss of small business and possible overcrowding that these proposed amendments would promote.

Retired Senator Bernie Fowler came to plea with the BOCC to not go forward with Big Box Zoning. Several people asked questions in regard to spot zoning, questions that were not really answered by the BOCC; other than Commissioner Hejl’s expressed outrage at any impropriety on their part, or that of the county attorney John Norris. Mr. Hejl was constant in disallowing any clapping or response to speakers as disruptive, yet he interrupted several speakers, and asked police to remove a woman from the room during end session discussion who made comment. It also fell on deaf ears that many plaza and Big Box stores are struggling right now due to Internet sales.

Commissioners Slaughenhaupt, Hejl, and Hart did not seem impressed when one of the speakers asked for a vote on, who in the crowd was for and against the Big Box amendment. In a room of 200 people, only 10 people wanted Big Box stores in Calvert County and the rest were against. A 200 to 10 ratio, which makes you wonder what that would work out to be in a poll vote. Five or more of the 10 approving the amendment were

contractors, developers, realtors or someone else who would benefit financially from passage of these amendments.

Although Commissioners Slaughenhaupt, Hart, and Hejl claimed ethics and responsibility to the citizens of Calvert County, there were actions that spoke other intentions.

The BOCC changed the Amendments before the hearing without informing their own Planning Commission, and then publicly denounced the Planning Commission of inappropriate behavior during the hearing, as a response to speakers asking about the legality of Spot Zoning. The code of ethics was breached by the BOCC, when they passed a resolution earlier in the day to retroactively usurp the power of the Planning Commission.

The final insult of the evening was when Commissioner Hejl suggested that staff make the recommendation to close the record and go directly to vote on the amendments. Due to the crowd’s outrage, and the suggestion of the Planning Commission, the record will be open for two more weeks. Be aware the public record on public hearings is generally held open for 30 days. The final vote will be at the BOCC meeting June 28.

Please write today to the BOCC or the Department of Community Planning, attention: Marybeth Cook. This is your last chance to make a difference to stop Big Box Zoning in Calvert County. It is a 3 to 2 vote right now with Commissioners Slaughenhaupt, Hart and Hejl pushing Big Box Zoning forward, regardless of what over 200 people who showed up to had to say.

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Delegate Says Farewell Following our article in the previous issue of the Chesapeake Current, we received this letter from Del. Tony O’Donnell (R-29C, Calvert, St. Mary’s): An Open Letter to the Citizens of Calvert and St. Mary’s Counties, I am writing this letter to convey the great honor you have given me while serving as your representative in the Maryland House of Delegates.

Always attempting to take your elective franchise with the utmost sincerity, I have tried to execute my obligations with the integrity and diligence such a responsibility deserved. Being your representative has been the experience of a lifetime for me.

Public service can take many forms. The time has come for me to transition to another venue for my continuing public service. Based on both my experience in the military and private sectors as well as my leadership on a broad range of public policy matters in the Maryland General Assembly over 22 years, Governor Larry Hogan will be appointing me to serve for a full 5 year term on the Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC), effective August 1, 2016.

On July 31, 2016, I will be resigning as a member of the Maryland General Assembly. The very next day my public service continues as a member of the PSC. I am honored to be selected by Governor Hogan to serve in this very important position. It is also worth noting that Southern Maryland officials have generally felt over several administrations that it was important to our growing region of the state to be represented on the PSC. The Governor’s inherent recognition of Southern Maryland with this appointment is appreciated.

There are too many people to

Emergency Food and Shelter Funds Available Dear Chesapeake Current readers, Calvert County has been chosen to receive $16,202 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the country.

The selection was made by a National Board that is chaired by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency and consists of representatives from American Red Cross; Catholic Charities, USA; National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA; The Jewish Federations of North America, The Salvation Army; and United Way Worldwide. The Local Board was charged to distribute funds appropriated by Congress to help expand the capacity of food and shelter programs in high-need areas around the country.

A Local Board made up of representatives from local government, churches, and non-profit agencies, including United Way of Calvert County, will determine how the funds awarded to Calvert County are to be distributed among the emergency food and shelter programs run by local service agencies in the area. The Local Board is responsible for recommending agencies to receive these funds and any additional funds made available under this phase of the program.

Under the terms of the grant from the National Board, local agencies chosen to receive funds must: 1) be private voluntary non-profits or units of

government, 2) be eligible to receive federal funds, 3) have an accounting system, 4) practice nondiscrimination, 5) have demonstrated the capability to deliver emergency food and/or shelter programs, and 6) if they are a private voluntary organization, have a voluntary board. Qualifying agencies are urged to apply.

Calvert County has distributed Emergency Food and Shelter funds previously with Calvert Churches Community Food Pantry, Calvert Meals on Wheels, Chesapeake Cares Food Pantry, Community Ministry of Calvert County, Project Echo, Ruth’s Miracle Group Home, St. Anthony’s Ladies of Charity, and United Way of Calvert County participating. These agencies were responsible for providing 25,127 meals and 12,964 nights of lodging.

Public or private voluntary agencies interested in applying for Emergency Food and Shelter Program funds must contact Anjelica Eitel, Director of Community Impact at United Way of Calvert County for an application by calling (410) 535-2000 or emailing impact@unitedwaycalvert.org.

The deadline for applications to be received is Thurs., July 21 at 4:30 p.m. to the United Way House at P.O. Box 560 or 530 Main Street, Prince Frederick, MD 20678.

thank by name for all their support over all these years as a candidate and elected official. If you walked door-to-door with me, trained me, called voters, put up campaign signs, wrote letters, suggested legislation, helped raise campaign funds, counseled or advised me, volunteered, donated time or money, maybe walked in a parade with me, or offered your assistance in any way, I say thank you. If you criticized me in a constructive way, corrected me when needed, or even opposed me outright over 6 general election cycles, I thank you as well for you made me sharper in ways that served the public well. Also, I want to thank my fellow elected officials and public servants at all levels of government. I know firsthand the high ideals that most of these public servants operate with and the sacrifices that they and their families have made in service to us all.

Most importantly, to the citizens of Calvert and St. Mary’s Counties, I want to express my profound respect and appreciation for allowing me to proudly represent you in the halls of Anjelica Eitel Annapolis and throughout our Calvert United Way wonderful state and nation. I always tried to do my best on your behalf. You are the most wonderful neighbors, friends and constituents a man could be blessed with. Thank you for the Dear Chesapeake Current readers, opportunity and with the highest A brand of marine flare is being personal regards, I remain recalled, and the local boating public

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Datrex has removed all of its remaining stock from sale and is working with customers to replace these potentially dangerous signals. Any signal manufactured after October 2013 must be properly disposed of and replaced with a product that satisfies the vessel's carriage requirements. For questions or concerns, contact Datrex at (337) 738-4511 or via email at datrex@datrex.com.

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Citizens Want to Build Dog Park people of all economic and social backgrounds who uphold the park’s rules and regulations, and facilitate educational and instructional programs concerning canine and environmental topics. The social interplay between humans and dogs that this Park will provide is essential for everyone in our community’s socialization, exercise, and health.

Thanks to the generous donation of multi-acres by Mary Beth and Tom Magenau, the huge community of dogs and dog owners in South County will benefit greatly from this park. We are extremely grateful to Mary Beth & Tom for wanting to give their neighbors and lasting and loving legacy in honor of their beloved Rottweiler, Tara. Their vision of preserving and protecting South County woodlands will live on in this wonderful Park.

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Dear Chesapeake Current readers, The Friends of South Anne Arundel County Dog Park is a new non-profit organization founded to build a beautiful dog park in Southern Anne Arundel County.

We are a volunteer group of South County citizens who have formed a charitable organization to work with the Anne Arundel Department of Recreation & Parks to create and build a public accessed Dog Park in Deale, Marylandwhich is located in Southern Anne Arundel County.

This organization shall be operated exclusively for educational and charitable purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. All donations are tax-deductible.

Our mission is to provide community support for the to-be-constructed South County Dog Park. This includes: raising funds to support the park; educating the public about the availability, rules, and regulations of the Park; promote the use of the facility; and to advise and consult with Anne Arundel County responsible officials.

This beautiful and well-maintained park will be built to benefit and enhance the Southern Anne Arundel Community.

It is our goal to provide a beautiful, clean, safe, and quiet environment for well-behaved canines to exercise and play off-leash in a controlled environment under the supervision of their owners. This park will operate without endangering, disturbing, or annoying people, property, or wildlife.

We envision that this Park will provide public access to a wooded area, serve as a community meeting place for

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Josh Alderman, 28 Joshua Carl “Josh” Alderman, age 28, of Owings passed away June 18, 2016. He was born February 8, 1988 in Prince Frederick to Carl Junior and Laura Lee (Brady) Alderman.

Josh was raised in Owings and attended Sunderland Elementary, Northern Middle and graduated from Northern High School in 2006.

He was employed as a security system installer with Rickdom LLC specializing in commercial security systems.

During his leisure time, Josh enjoyed playing basketball, fishing, hunting and shooting pool. He enjoyed sports, especially basketball and NASCAR and was an avid fan of the Oklahoma City Thunder, Dallas Cowboys and Tony Stewart.

Josh is survived by his mother Laura L. Alderman, sister Kathleen A. Alderman and grandmother Tammy Brady, all of Owings. He is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father Carl J. Alderman and his grandfather Bobby L. Brady.

Visitation will be Fri., June 24 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 Sat. June 25 at 11:00 a.m. at Rausch Funeral Home – Owings. Burial will be at Smithville U.M. Church Cemetery, Smithville Drive and Ferry Landing Road, Dunkirk MD 20754.

Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

JoAnn Bell, 76 J o A n n Elizabeth Bell, age 76, died suddenly of a heart attack on Wed., June 8, 2016, at Calvert Memorial Hospital in Prince Frederick.

JoAnn was born on June 4, 1940 in Washington, DC to Frank and Genevieve Jones. She was the middle child of three girls; her sisters are Patricia Zell and Helen Prado. JoAnn grew up in Riverdale, MD and graduated from Bladensburg High School.

She met the love of her life, Joseph W. Bell, whom she married on Mar. 26, 1959.

They had six children, raising them in Maryland and Florida before retiring to Southern Maryland in 1988. They were married for 49 years when Joseph died in

2008. In addition to their six children, they raised two of their grandchildren, Ambur and Chelsey. They were a true example of love and family.

JoAnn worked for many years as a bookkeeper and office manager at Homart Press & Envelope Co. in Riverdale, MD. JoAnn cared for family and friends through her delicious cooking and baking from scratch. Thanksgiving was her favorite holiday and she spent countless hours preparing for the family to gather to enjoy great food and family time. In her early years she loved to dance to Motown, she also had a talent for home decorating, and she loved flowers and birds.

Her surviving family members are numerous, but mainly include: her six children and their spouses: Billy and Wanda of Louisiana; Yvonne Moore of Baltimore; Bobby and Barbara of North Carolina,; Tony and Sherrie of Lusby; Tommy of Missouri, and Jimmy and Tina of West Virginia. She was the grandmother to 15: Joe, Mike, Randy, Jessica, Ambur, Chelsey, Alyse, Austin, Abilene, TJ, Torrie, Vincent, Britny, Jenifer, and Billie Jean. And she was the great-grandmother of six: Jude, Torin, Braxton, Veronica, Isaac, and Lydia. She also leaves behind her sisters Patricia Zell and Helen Prado, along with countless other family and friends.

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

Rausch Funeral Home in Lusby handled arrangements.

Audrey Briggs, 81 Audrey Rachel Briggs, age 81, of Huntingtown passed away June 15, 2016 at her residence. She was born Feb. 12, 1935 in Washington, D.C. to Charles and Irene (Graham)

VanHorn.

Audrey was raised in D.C. and attended Catholic schools. She married Robert Stuart Briggs and they lived in Washington, D.C. and Maryland. Audrey moved to Calvert County in the early 1980’s and has lived there for the past 35 years.

She was employed as a secretary at NAS Pax River. In her leisure time Audrey enjoyed reading, gardening, traveling and most of all spending time with family.

She is survived by her children Robert Briggs and wife Cheryl of Youngsville, NC, Brenda Dunlap and husband Marty Cook of Centreville, VA, Debbie Henderson and husband Roy of Davidsonville, MD, Mike Briggs and wife Darla of Calvert County, Kenny Briggs and wife Joy of Calvert County, Sandi Thompson and husband Will of Stoney Point, NC, and Teri Hannon and husband Rick, Larry Briggs and wife April, and Rocki Briggs and husband David Ford, all of Calvert County.

Audrey is also survived by 25 grandchildren and 38 great-grandchildren.

Audrey was preceded in death by her husband Robert Stuart Briggs in 1978.

Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

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Louis Blancato, 85 Louis Blancato, Jr., age 85, of Huntingtown, passed away on June 6, 2016 at home surrounded by his family following a brief illness. Born June 21, 1930 in Manhattan, NY he was the son of Italian immigrants Louis and Julia Giorgi Blancato.

He married the love of his life and best friend, Bella Theresa Mazza, on March 13, 1948 in Bronx, NY spending the next 68 years together.

In 1953, with their three children, they moved from New York to Maryland where Lou joined the Washington Metropolitan DC Police Department, graduating from the 130th police academy class on April 1, 1954.

This would be the start of a long and very notable and rewarding career, which would last for the next 26 years.

By December of 1956, Lou attained the rank of Detective in the old Ninth Precinct.

From there, he transferred to the Robbery Squad in Headquarters where he attained the rank of Detective Sergeant by Sept.1961. By Oct. 1963, Lou had been promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Detective in the Fourth District. Lou retired from the Metropolitan Police Department in March of 1979.

In addition to the raising of his loving family and his law enforcement career, Lou also managed to find time on weekends to enjoy being a gentleman farmer for many years on a small farm in West Virginia, tending to his apple orchard, gardening and hunting with his sons.

He was also a member of the Calvert Elks Lodge #2620 and the Association of Retired Police in Washington, DC. Lou is survived by his loving wife Bella; five children: Richard (Linda) of Capon Bridge, W.V.; Juliana Ellett (Gerald Broome) of North Beach; Nancy Koch of Crofton, MD; Louis (Cathy) of Chesapeake Beach; and Charles (Susan) of Little River, NC; nine grandchildren: Jennifer Huff, Barry Muffley, Nichole Opkins, Melissa Hulse, Wayne Koch, Stephanie Blancato, Carley Blancato, Richard “Pete” Blancato, Jr, Ashley Blancato; and nine great grandchildren, as well as several nieces and nephews.

Preceding him in death were his parents and sister, Rena Calcagno of Syracuse, NY. Memorial contributions may be made to Calvert Hospice, P.O. Box 838, Prince Frederick, MD 20678.

Lee Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

Fred Elliot, 86 Frederick “Fred” Thomas Elliott, Jr., age 86, of Broomes Island, MD passed away on June 14, 2016 at his home.

Born April 13, 1930 in Island Creek, MD to the late Frederick

Elliott, Sr and Marquerite Elliott. Mr. Elliott was a United States Army Veteran having served from 1948 to 1952.

He loved to fish and was happiest on the Patuxent River.

He is survived by his children Tamara Powalisz, Charles Williams and his wife Sheila, Frederick Elliott, III, Richard Williams and his wife Sheree, Kenneth Elliott, Bridget Jordan and her husband Loren and Tracy Davis.

Grandfather to Victoria, Elizabeth Powalisz, Charles Williams, III (CJ), Austin Elliott, Jonathan, Stephanie Williams, Landon, Logan, Liam Jordan, Jessica and Richard Davis. Great Grandfather to Arabella Dunn. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Gertrude, Irma, Norwood, India and Mary Frances.

His wife, Lorene Elliott, preceded him in death on December 3, 2007.

Memorial contributions may be made to: American Heart Association, P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen VA 23058 (heart.org).

Rausch Funeral Home in Port Republic handled arrangements.

Stephen Carzon, 64 S t e p h e n Benjamin Carzon of Lusby, age 64, known as "Melvin," was born May 26, 1952 and died June 16, 2016. He passed in peace of cancer with his daughter and son by his side.

He was the son of Harry F. Carzon and Jean B. Carzon, of Riverdale, MD (both deceased), Crofton, MD; and Little River, SC. Stephen was a Cable Technician for the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company, a former steward for CWA Local 2108, and a resident of Riverdale, Bowie, Waldorf, Calabash, NC and Lusby during his life.

He leaves daughter Nichole Carzon and son Eric Carzon; grandchildren Angelica, Adrianna, Jonah, and Harold; first wife Janine Secrist; his beloved Great Dane Misha; and many beloved family and friends.

He had gifts of music, good humor and a quick wit, helpfulness, hard work, handiness, and kindness. He had a keen memory for a good song, he was handy with many a tool, mechanically inventive, and artistic in his own fashion, particularly with antiques. He handcrafted several wonderful pieces of telephone memorabilia. He left this world happier, more musical, and in better mechanical condition than he found it.

Services will be held Sat., June 25 at 1:00 p.m. at Lee Funeral Home, 8200 Jennifer Lane; Owings, Maryland, 20736. The Gathering will be from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., with a ceremony in the same location at 3:00 p.m. Flowers are accepted gratefully, as are donations in Steve's honor. Steve's favorite charities included the Vietnam Veterans of America, the American Red Cross, and any charity that helps dogs.

Lee Funeral Home in Owings is handling arrangements.

Mary Conwell, 92 Mary Moreland Conwell passed away June 4, 2016 at Solomons Nursing Center, with her daughter by her side. She was born

Aug. 6, 1923.

She was the daughter of the late Ambrose and Catherine Moreland. She was born in Clarke County, VA. She grew up on the Shenandoah (Retreat Farm), Berryville, VA and had many fond memories of her days there and visited often later in life with family.

After marriage, she settled with her family in Hyattsville, MD and later in life moving to Calvert County.

She had a long career in federal government, first in the Pentagon during WWII and then in Health and Human services in Rockville, where she retired. She volunteered for many years at The Washington Adventist Hospital after retirement.

Her hobbies were traveling, walking, reading, crossword puzzles and baking. Liz loved visiting and staying in touch with family and friends.

She leaves to cherish her memory her only child, daughter Joanne Conwell Hoffmaster; son-in-law Warren John Hoffmaster; sister Margery Klopfer; Grandsons Jason Hoffmaster, Bradley (Jill ) Hoffmaster; great-grandchildren Pablo, Armando, Julio, Gabriel, Carson and Emmeline; also a host of special nieces and nephews.

She is pre-deceased by her husband Arlo, sister Helen Cronin, brothers John Moreland and Charles Moreland, Jr. Memorial donations may be made to LBDA.org in her name.

Lee Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

purchase with his paycheck – a new pair of pants from Montgomery Ward, with a cool zipper pocket on the side! Along with most boys his age, Alfred wanted to join the military. He enlisted with the Merchant Marines and was sent to boot camp. WWII ended while he was in boot camp, so about a year later, he returned home without seeing any action.

Alfred began his professional career in construction, with a starting pay of 45 cents an hour. He completed his construction apprenticeship, and received his Journeyman’s Certificate in 1949. He rose to the position of Construction Superintendent with Corning Construction, where he worked for 45 years. He oversaw many interesting job sites, including National Airport, NIH, International Monetary Fund, National Cathedral, and Camp David.

On Oct. 21, 1950, Alfred married Joanne Hartman. They built their first home together in Beltsville, MD. They started their family, and soon moved to a larger house in Gaithersburg, MD. They remained in Gaithersburg for 27 years, and completed their family of eight children, and saw the arrival of many grandchildren.

Before Alfred retired, they decided to have a house built in Calvert County.

Alfred always loved this area, having a fondness for the tobacco farms as well as fishing in the Chesapeake Bay with his children and grandchildren. His fondness for the area only grew stronger, as he connected with wonderful neighbors, as well as friends from Grace Brethren Church in Owings. Alfred spent many years as the unofficial “church handyman” who could build or fix anything that needed to be done.

One of Alfred’s passions was restoring antique cars, trucks and tractors. His first car was a 1924 Model T Ford that he bought for $50. Since then, he has restored a 1931 Model A Ford, a 1938 Buick, a 1938 Farmall tractor, a 1939 Ford tractor, a 1947 Dodge pickup truck, and a 1953 John Deere tractor.

Alfred loved attending antique car shows, especially when Joanne would come along! Joanne’s company was the best part of Alfred’s life.

Alfred was the father of Dianne (Earl) Godfrey, Tom Goad, Bruce (Gail Cox) Goad, Laura (Jay) Hollinshead, Carol (Brad) Abell, Alan (Gail) Goad, Teresa (Bill) Bedell, and the late Andy Goad.

He was the admired grandfather of 26 grandchildren and 28 greatgrandchildren.

Alfred is predeceased by his siblings, Helen Giddings, Bruce Goad and Roger Goad.

Contributions in memory of Alfred Goad can be made to the North Beach Senior Center, P.O. Box 85, North Beach, MD 20714; or to: InTouch Ministries, P.O. Box 7900, Atlanta, GA 30357. InTouch Ministries provided the Charles Stanley sermons on TV every Sunday morning which Alfred enjoyed for many years because he was unable to get out to church.

Raymond Wood Funeral Home in Dunkirk handled arrangements.

Johnny Nicklow, 68 John “Johnny” Nicklow, age 68, of Dunkirk, passed away May 31, 2016 in his home, surrounded by the love of his life.

Johnny was born Sept. 21, 1947 in Acosta, PA to his mother Katherine, and father Rich Nicklow.

In his teenage years he moved to Odenton, MD after pursuing a life of baseball, and spent a career as a dedicated member of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters.

Johnny enjoyed sports, hunting, fishing, and being an active member of Jesus the Divine Word Catholic Church, but he loved his family and his many trips camping on Chincoteague Island.

He is survived by his love Treva Kirby; his siblings Marge Countryman, Genevieve Wolfe, and Joan McCartin; and his children Michael Nicklow, Susie Linton, Debbie Boyle, and Robin Strickler. He is also survived by his 16 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Johnny was preceded in death by his sister Shirley Nicklow and brother Jerry Nicklow, and also his children John Jr. Nicklow, and Lisa Kirby Blake.

Memorial donations may be made to: Burnett Calvert Hospice House, 4559 Sixes Rd, Prince Frederick, MD 20678 (online: calverthospice.org).

Lee Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

Alfred Goad, 88 Alfred Lewis Goad, age 88, passed away on June 8, 2016. He was born on June 7, 1928 on a farm in Hillsville, VA. He was born at home, the oldest of four children. When he was young, his family moved to Beltsville, MD so that his father could find work during the Great Depression. He attended the last one-room schoolhouse in Prince George’s County, before attending a new public high school.

Alfred’s first job was cutting tobacco on a farm in Calvert County, for 10 cents an hour. He recalled his first

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Dolores Morgan, 83

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Dolores A. (Maddox) Morgan, age 83, of Prince Frederick, passed away June 18, 2016. Dolores was born April 27, 1933 in West Virginia to the late Howard and Pauline Stephens.

She was the beloved wife of Paul “Duke” Maddox for 20 years until his passing and later married Thomas M. Morgan. They were married for 28 years before his passing in 2000.

Dolores moved to Prince Frederick from Clinton in 1988. She was an active member of St. John Vianney Catholic Church as an RCIA, lector, and Eucharistic Minister. She volunteered with Calvert Hospice for over 20 years and spent time volunteering at Calvert Memorial Hospital.

Dolores enjoyed crocheting. She was a talented artist, dabbling in all mediums.

She was an avid Redskins fan and enjoyed traveling the world, especially visiting Rome, Greece and Ireland.

Dolores was the loving mother of Anne Maddox, Tom (Kelley) Maddox, Mary Ellen (Chip) Brown, Susan Morgan, Patricia (Thomas) Harlow and the late Nancy King Katzberg, Patrick Maddox, Christopher Maddox, Howard Morgan and Sharon Thorton. Also survived by nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Family will receive friends at St. John Vianney Catholic Church (105 Vianney Lane, Prince Frederick, MD 20678) on Mon., June 27 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. where services will be held on Tues., June 28 at 11:00 a.m. Interment at Resurrection Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Project Echo, 484 Main Street, Prince Frederick, MD 20678.

Lee Funeral Home in Owings is handling arrangements.

Safeway meat cutter, a cartographic technician, and took classes at the community college. Eventually he ended up as an Intelligence Research Specialist with top-secret clearance. We have no idea what he did because he would have had to kill us if he told us! After 34 years of working, he retired all so he could go back as a contractor so he could continue to pay for college.

A few years after that, he really retired.

He began enjoying fishing, golf and some trips to Atlantic City and most of all spending time with the grandkids at sports events, grandparent’s day at school, and the many other activities they were involved with. He spent many hours watching kids in the pool, horsing around, playing catch and just loving their infectious energy around him.

He snuck many tickles in there, too.

Excitement hardly describes the purchase of his 2010 black Camaro and his love for driving it, not to mention how much he loved to hear the many compliments about his car and how great he looked in it everywhere he went!

The last few years he added another activity that was all just for him, playing Texas Hold’em at a few local places. There he met a wonderful group of people that he and his family were so grateful for and happy to know he made such great friends.

Ultimately, on June 6, 2016 he went all-in and lost his hand to a heart attack.

Memorial contributions may be made to: American Heart Association, P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen VA 23058 (heart.org) or the National Kidney Foundation, Finance Department, 30 East 33rd Street, New York NY 10016 (kidney.org/support/).

Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

where he eventually met Elizabeth “Betty” Harris. Buddy and Betty married in 1951 and they lived in D.C. and had two daughters, Caron and Sharon. They would later move to Greenbelt and have two more daughters, LouAnne and Colleen. Buddy raised his family in Greenbelt where he coached his girls’ basketball and softball teams for many years. He and his family moved to Calvert County where he would continue to coach his daughter’s co-ed softball teams. Following his retirement as a sheet metal worker, Buddy and Betty were snowbirds in Sarasota, FL for 20 years.

In his leisure time Buddy enjoyed shooting pool and sports, especially baseball and basketball. He also enjoyed spending time with his family and never missed his children or grandchildren’s games after he stopped coaching.

He is survived by daughters Caron E. Sisson of North Beach, Sharon R. Sherbert and husband Julius of Owings, LouAnne R. Boehm and husband David of Islamorada, FL and Colleen R. McClair of Huntingtown. He is also survived by grandchildren, Angela Stickell, Wendy Currie, Dennis Miller, Joshua Morehead, Jason Boehm, Clifton Bridegum and Drew McClair as well as great-grandchildren Haylee and Savannah Stickell, Brody Willis, Elizabeth and Ethan Currie, Colt Bridegum, Brooke Boehm and Marissa and Miranda Yost.

Buddy was preceded in death by his wife Elizabeth Jane “Betty” Raley who passed away in March.

Memorial contributions may be made to: North Beach Boys & Girls Club, P.O. Box 413, North Beach MD 20714 (online: bgcsm.net) or the North Beach V.F.D., 8536 Bayside Road, Chesapeake Beach MD 20732 (northbeachfire.com).

Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

Oliver Ray Pillard of Dunkirk, AKA Ray, ORP, Dad, Grandpa, GPa, Peepaw, brother, uncle, Big Papa and friend, was born and raised in Lincoln, Nebraska on July 28, 1939. He was the son of Ray Ernest and Ethel Eula (Carpenter) Pillard. He had one sister, who preceded him in death, Betty Mae and brother-in-law, John Sutorka, and two nieces and two nephews. Ray passed away June 6, 2016 at age 76.

After graduating from high school, he joined the Navy and served two years.

When asked his choice of place of duty, he asked for west coast shore duty and was assigned east coast land duty. Many are grateful of that drastic contrast because that is where he met Mary Ann Hughes and their legacy began. He was welcomed into the Hughes family right from the start, adding sisters and brothers Bobby, Carol, Bev and Dave, and Fran and Eddie and again many nieces and nephews. From that beginning there were five children born over the span of 20 years, Sandy, Debbie, Donna, Timmy, and Theresa. Over the next 20 or so years, the family grew even more with the addition of sons Venton, and Brad and daughter-in-law, Shanna. He never considered them in-laws but sons and daughter in love. And then the grand children started coming and coming and they kept on coming, with three great grandchildren holding up the rear, Christina, Katheryn, Joshua (Sammi), Joseph, Jesse, Elizabeth, Rebekah, Justin, Kelly (Nick), Matthew, (Kellcey), Tyler Keith, Buddy Raley, 84 Robbie, Landon, Christopher, Tyler Bradley, Dylan, Emma and the greats, Clifton Wright Mike Turner, 45 Aiden, Paxton and Finn.

“Buddy” Raley, age Sadly after 49 wonderful years of 84, of Owings passed Michael "Mike" marriage, MaryAnn preceded him in death away June 9, 2016 at Paul Turner, age 45, in 2009.

Anne Arundel of Lusby, died on In the beginning of his working career Medical Center Tues., June 7, 2016. surrounded by family.

Born Feb. 19, 1971 in he held down a full time job, as well as two He was born May 6, Washington, DC, he part-time jobs, one of which was selling 1932 in Washington, was the youngest child knives door to door, and he was still the D.C. to James and of Robert Turner of proud owner of the one and only set he sold!

New Canton, VA and While raising his young family, he began Louise (Wright) Raley.

Buddy was raised in D.C. where he played the late Betty Turner. working holding several positions such as in Mike enjoyed cooking, reading, and playing the Navy photo center, federal office supply, basketball and baseball at Palisades Park and

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Millie Reynolds, 99 Gale Vaselaros, 75 Mike is survived by his wife, Elinore "Ellie" Turner; his step-son, David Pearson; his Amelia E. Gale Leslie sisters, Sylvia Brown and Vicki Turner; his “Millie” Reynolds, Vaselaros, age 75 brother, Robert "Bob" Turner II; his sister-inage 99, of Berlin, of Lusby, formerly law, Heather Turner; his brother-in-law, Joseph MD, formerly of of Sykesville,MD Brown; his nephews, Alec Cabrera and Ethan Prince Frederick, passed away June Turner. He is also survived by his beloved dogs, died on June 1, Radar and Zeus.

5, 2016 in Prince 2016 peacefully at A Memorial Service will be held Sat., July Frederick. She was her home.

Born in 2, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. at Hollywood Church of born Mar. 12, Washington, DC, the Nazarene, 24710 Sotterly Road, 1941 in Baltimore she was the daughter of the late Carmelo Hollywood MD 20636. to the late Hilda Marie Freeman and and Vera (Lombardo) Pertino.

Rausch Funeral Home in Lusby handled She was married to the late Charles S. George William Parr. arrangements.

Lois Higgs, 75 Lois Josephine Higgs, age 75, of Deale passed away Thurs. June 9, 2016 in the hospital with her family after a lengthy illness. Born Lois Josephine Crites on Aug. 18, 1940 on her grandfather’s farm to Roy Columbus and Beulah Hartman Crites in Petersburg, WV. She moved to the District of Columbia when she was a child.

She married her love, Richard M. Higgs on May 17, 1958 and spent the next 40 years raising her family and at his side until his passing on May 21, 1997.

She worked in the book bindery at Editor’s Press, Merkle Press, and Judd & Detwielers until 1989.

She loved country music, spending time with her friends at the North Beach Senior Center, shopping, and watching the Washington Redskins.

Lois is survived by her siblings: Roy Columbus Crites, Jr., Mary & Phillip Cockrell (sister- and brotherin-law), Frances Aceto Fusco (sisterin-law); children: Richard Charles Higgs (Angela), Teresa Ann Higgs Ferguson, Stephen Martin Higgs (Kathlyine Strickland), Jennifer Lynn Higgs Carter (Daniel), and Heidi Renee Ferguson (Kenneth); grandchildren: James David Leonard (Tiffany Hilton Nenno), Richard Julian Higgs (Samantha Davis), Andrew Kenneth Higgs, Brandie Strickland, Danielle Simmons (Michael Lovato), Brian Matthew Carter, Kenneth David Ferguson, Jr., and Kevin Michael Ferguson; greatgrandchildren: Jordan Riggleman, Lilly Leonard, Laela Nenno, Joey Nenno, Savannah Maria Davis, and Richard Alexander Davis; and numerous other aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Preceding her in death were her parents, Roy Columbus Crites Sr. and Beulah Hartman Crites, father and mother in law Charles E. and Grace (Wedding) Higgs, her husband Richard Martin Higgs and numerous other brothers and sisters’ in-laws.

Lee Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

Reynolds. She was employed by the Prince Georges County School System as a cafeteria worker for many years.

Millie enjoyed going to the beach, cooking, crocheting, and spending time with her family.

She leaves behind to cherish her memory two daughters: Jean L. Shelton (C.T.), and Joann M. Roland (Earl); nine grandchildren: Sherry, Laura, Cindy, Debbie, Joey, Julie, Mikey, Andria, and Kimberly; seventeen great-grandchildren; and twenty great-great-grandchildren and her brother, Johm T. Pertino.

She was preceded in death by son Charles “Buddy” Reynolds, two brothers, two sisters, two great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Coastal Hospice of the Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland or the Worcester County Humane Society.

Lee Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

Joseph Tolson, 88 Joseph Francis Tolson, age 88, of Lusby, passed away on June 15, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born Nov. 25, 1927.

Joseph was married for 31 years to Doris “Bonnie” (Grove) Tolson. He was a veteran of both the U.S. Army and USMC. He worked as a technician for Western Electric. Joseph enjoyed hunting and was a diehard Washington Redskins fan. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

Surviving along with his wife, Bonnie are four daughters: Deborah Hanfman, Brenda White (Ken), Ann Posey (Keith) and Lee Ann Taylor (Jeff); two sons: Mark Tucker and Steven Tolson (Elva); 15 grandchildren; and four greatgrandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a twin sister, Joanne Taxiera, in 2012.

Memorial contributions may be made to Calvert Hospice, Middleham/St Peters Parish, or Epiphany Episcopal Church, 3125 Ritchie Rd., Forestville, MD, 20747.

Lee Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

She married Gus Vaselaros on Dec. 2, 1961 in The Greek Orthodox Church of Annunciation and he preceded her in death.

Gale graduated from Western High School, Baltimore in 1959 and went on to graduate from Strayer University.

She was a Secretary for C&P Telephone Company until she started her family, raising three children.

She loved her church, gardening, camping, fishing, crabbing, needle point, crocheting and spending time with her grandchildren. She moved to Calvert County in 2011 from Carroll County, MD. Gale is survived by her children,

William Keith Vaselaros of Sykesville, Nicol Vaselaros of Taneytown, and Christina Vaselaros-Stevenson of Lusby; sister, Sharon Toms of Sykesville, MD; and six grandchildren.

Interment will be private. Contributions may be made in Gale’s memory to Southern Calvert Baptist Church, 12140 H.G. Trueman Rd., Lusby, MD. Rausch Funeral Home in Lusby handled arrangements.

Brad Haines, 79 Charles “Brad” Haines, Sr. age 79, of Chesapeake Beach, passed away on Thurs., June 16, 2016.

He is survived by his wife, Lucy L. Haines, eight children, 13 grandchildren, 17 great grand children, one great-great grandson; two sisters: Jackie Hardy and Pat Hoppers and many other relatives and friends.

Memorial contributions may be made to Calvert Hospice.

Visitation will be Thurs. June 23 from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., followed by a memorial service at 7:00 p.m. at Lee Funeral Home, 8200 Jennifer Lane, Owings, MD, US, 20736.

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CURRENT EVENTS “Train” Rolls In Eight-time Grammy nominee, Train, will appear live at the PNC Waterside Pavilion in Solomons, on Fri., Aug. 19. Opening up the show is platinum-selling recording artist Andy Grammer. Tickets are $56 for reserved seats and $68 for premium seats (additional fees apply) and go on sale to the general public Tues., June 28 at 10:00 a.m.

Train has sold more than 10 million albums worldwide, 30 million tracks worldwide, with numerous platinum/gold citations on their mantle, three Grammy Awards, two Billboard Music Awards and dozens of other honors and nominations. Train is known for delivering memorable songs that capture unprecedented radio and social media traction including chart toppers “Drops of Jupiter,” “Meet Virginia,” “Calling All Angels,” and “Hey Soul Sister.”

Andy Grammer, with his 2011 self-titled debut album, became the first male pop star in a decade, since John Mayer in 2002, to reach the Top 10 at Adult Pop Radio on his first two singles, “Keep Your Head Up” and “Fine By Me,” certified Platinum and Gold respectively, selling more than 1.5 million downloads combined.

Proceeds from the Waterside Music Series support the education and preservation efforts of the Calvert Marine Museum.

Gates open at 6:00 p.m. with food and drinks available on the grounds. Chairs and coolers are not permitted.

Sharkfest: Bigger Than Ever!

SHARKFEST returns to the Calvert Marine Museum on Saturday, July 9 from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. This is one of the museum’s most popular events. Regular museum admission applies; CMM members are free.

Sharks are one of the world’s most fascinating creatures and SHARKFEST is a chance to learn more about them. Live sharks will be featured in the Corbin Pavilion, along with sturgeon from NRG Energy – The Chalk Point Generating Station. The museum will be full of hands-on opportunities to explore the diversity of sharks and their remarkable history on planet Earth. Learn fascinating ‘sharktoids’, examine evidence of prehistoric sharks, paint a shark mural, make a shark craft, get your face painted ($5 fee), play the Shark Game Show, and take your picture in the life-size jaws of a Megalodon shark. Slide down the jaws of a giant inflated shark sponsored by Tidewater Dental.

The award-winning Museum Store will be stocked full with new “shark” items arriving daily. American Legion Post #274 will be on site

with food and drink, along with Maggie Moo’s, and the CMM Volunteer Council will be selling snacks. Complimentary museum passes will not be honored and strollers are not allowed in the museum for SHARKFEST. For more information, visit calvertmarinemuseum.com.

New Show at Artworks @ 7th

For additional information or to purchase tickets, please visit the website at calvertmarinemuseum.com. To reach a staff member, please call (410) 326-2042, ext. 16, 17 “Interpretations… Images Re-imagined: or 18.

From Lens to Paint” is the first show Artworks at 7th is hosting at its new location on Chesapeake Ave. at Second Street in North Beach. This is a special treat featuring the talents, creativity, and imaginations of four of our gallery members.

The show is a collaborative effort between photographers SueEllen Garner and Valerie Watson, who have teamed up with watercolorist Jacquelyn Dinora and printmaker Pat Morrison, to present a joint exhibit that’s sure to please all, from the casual observer to the discerning art enthusiast. In this show, various photographs taken by SueEllen and Valerie serve as the inspiration for paintings and linocut prints by Jacquelyn and Pat. Some photos were literally interpreted and others were reimagined into the surreal, with each interpretation hanging next to the photo that inspired it. Imagination has no boundaries.

Come on by and see their new location; Artworks@7th is now located at 8905

Chesapeake Ave, North Beach. Summer Gallery Hours are Thursday, Saturday, & Sunday, 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., and Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Phone (410) 286-5278 or you visit online at artworksat7th.com or our Facebook page at facebook.com/Artworkat7th.

Check Out Local Markets Not only is Calvert County home to four outdoor farmers markets each week, but there are an abundance of roadside stands from which to shop for fresh local produce. Right now customers are enjoying freshly harvested asparagus and strawberries. Toward the end of June, zucchini will start hitting the stands and so will blueberries, raspberries and even black raspberries.

Stop by a stand when you can or visit one of Calvert County’s four outdoor farmers markets and see what else is in season. The market schedules are as follows: • Tuesdays in Prince Frederick in the Calvert Memorial Hospital parking lot 3-7 p.m., May 10-Nov. 22 • Thursdays in Solomons at the Riverwalk

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north of Solomons Pavilion 3-6:30 p.m., May 12-Nov. 17 • Fridays in North Beach between 5th and 7th streets and Bay Avenue 6-9 p.m., May 6-Oct. 7 • Saturdays in Barstow at the Calvert County Fairgrounds on Route 231 7:30 a.m.-noon, May 7-Nov. 19 Calvert County farmers markets are unique because they are primarily produceronly markets. The vendors sell produce raised by local farmers and each market offers products that are regionally available seasonally. All county farmers markets accept WIC and Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program vouchers from the Maryland Department of Agriculture.

CURRENT EVENTS The Comic Genius of William Shakespeare

By Sid Curl Ahh, summer moves into fall and love is the rumor of the times as presented by Twin Beach Players Youth Troupe. And as Shakespeare would tell it, the title would be Much Ado About Nothing, as it pertains to the rumor of love. Does he love her, does she hate him? Always the confusion of the heart and mind in the struggle of woman vs man in centuries past to the present tense!

In 1598 or 1599, William Shakespeare, released one of his most recognized comedies in a manner of two couples that struggle to find their place with each other.

Scholars are not sure of the date first viewed.

Beatrice and Benedict (Naha Chawla, Cameron Walker) yearn to each other at one moment to only then be at each other’s throat in the next. Hero (Ashley Vernier) swoons at the site of the war hero, Claudio, (Conor Reinold) who carries a bit of shyness to woo Hero back and so employs the Prince (E.J. Roach) to run the gamut of love for him, as the Prince’s sister, Don John (Olivia McClung) plots to have fun at anyone’s expense no matter how dastardly the deed she plans with her henchmen (Taylor Baker, Tyler Wills). And all could run afoul of the nobly disjointed Dogsberry (Melly Byram) and his equally comicallychallenged sidekick Verges (Mickey Cashman) who patrol the city to keep the newly arrived soldiers of war from dispelling the local residents with their celebration that war has ended. It is up to Hero’s Father (Travis Lehnen) and Friar Francis(Aaliyah Roach) to bring all the rumors to quiet and bring the star crossed lovers to a happy ending.

Now, 1945 is the time of the setting for the Youth Troupe and the troops are finally arriving back home to the western shores. Shakespeare is so universal that the plot of the play fits perfectly with this timespan of 1945 and the country breathing a sigh of relief from the four years of war fighting a now conquered eastern enemy.

The title “Much Ado About Nothing” lends itself to what the word “nothing” meant in 16th century England. Nothing

Cameron Walker, Conor Reinold , Travis Lehnen, Olivia McClung.

crossed over to noting or rumoring.

Spreading rumors in a comedic vein is how Shakespeare approached this work. Each character out of the 27 kids involved carries or voices a rumor directed towards another’s suitor or comrade. The Bard ascertains that comedy is the king in all things love as you will find from viewing a play written in the 16th century that many of the comedic circumstances we take for granted today in film and television have been enjoyed by audiences for close to five centuries. As always William Shakespeare gets the last laugh.

Travis Lehnen, Aaliyah Roach. Ashley Vernier, Neha Chawla, Brianna Boyer, and Sena Weaver.

Please attend the last weekend of Much Ado About Nothing, directed by Rachel Cruz and see 30 children working as a team to bring an evening of fine entertainment to you.

Much Ado About Nothing runs for its final weekend Friday and Saturday, June24 and 25 at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, June 25 at 3:00 p.m. Performances are at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern MD 9021 Dayton Ave North Beach.

Go to twinbeachplayers.com for further information and to reserve your tickets.

About the Author: Sid Curl of Prince Frederick is President of the Twin Beach Players theatre group.

Mickey Cashman and Melly Byram.

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CURRENT EVENTS Mondays in July Monday Memories Tour. 10:00 a.m. Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum, 10515 Mackall Rd., St. Leonard. For more information call: (410) 586-8501 or visit: jefpat.org.

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land youth, St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds, Leonardtown. Free.

Friday, June 24 Fairy Garden Workshop: Design, plant, accessorize and enjoy the whimsical magic of your own fairy garden! Bring a shallow container for your garden and any accessories you would like. Potting soil, plants and some accessories will be provided. $10/person. 10:00 a.m.2:00 p.m. Southern Anne Arundel County Senior Ctr., 27 Stepneys Lane, Edgewater. Call (410) 2221927 or visit aacounty.org/aging for more info.

Exploring the Legacy of African Muslims in 19th Century D.C. Speaker Series: 7:00-8:30 p.m.

Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum, 10515 Mackall Rd., St. Leonard. For more information call: (410) 586-8501 or visit NARFE 42d Anniversary: Memjefpat.org. bers and guests are invited to the National Active and Federal Fri., Sat., Sun., Jun. 24, 25 & 26 Employees Association (NARFE) SMILE Livestock Show High- Bay Area Chapter No. 1363, annilights Youth in Agriculture: versary celebration luncheon at Three-day event includes fitting and 12:00 p.m. Cedarhurst Commushowing and market and breeding nity House, Shady Side. Officers competitions for domestic livestock will be installed. Entertainment species of beef and dairy cows, pigs, performed by Sudhy Haley; and sheep, goats, rabbits and guinea luncheon prepared by The Whitpigs. The fairground, barns and mans. $20. Reservations: Joy Evans show rings open to the public (410) 867-2207. throughout the weekend to visit the animals and watch the SMILE activities and competitions. Show schedule at: SMILE-INC.org.

Southern Maryland Invitational Livestock Expo, for Southern Mary-

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Saturday, June 25 Shredding Event: Destroy unwanted paper and documents to help prevent identity theft. All paper will be accepted; no limit.

Calvert County residents only; no Mon.-Fri., June 27-July 1 businesses accepted. 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Appeal Landfill, 401 Sweetwater Summer Camp: “Water World.”

Rd., Lusby. Info (410) 326-0219 or Flag Ponds Nature Park, 1525 Flag co.cal.md.us/recycle.

Pond Pkwy., Prince Frederick. 9:00 Shoppes at Asbury: Fabulous sale a.m.-3:00 p.m. calvertparks.org/fpp including Betty's Closet, a resale of Monday, June 27 gently used clothing and accessories.

The Library will have books and CD's. Granny's Treasures will have Hands-On History Camp: Jefferson furniture, housewares and miscella- Patterson Park & Museum, 10515 neous items. All proceeds benefit the Mackall Rd., St. Leonard. 9:00 Benevolent Care Fund. 9:00 a.m.- a.m.-4:00 p.m. For more information (410) 586-8501 or visit 2:30 p.m. in the auditorium and call: jefpat.org. other sites in the building at Asbury Solomons Retirement Community, Tue.-Thu. June 28-30 11100 Asbury Circle, Solomons.

Info: (410) 394-3466.

Hands On History Camp: Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum, 10515 Lore Oyster House Day: Learn Mackall Rd., St. Leonard. 9:00 a.m.everything about oysters at the J.C. 4:00 p.m. For more information call: Lore & Sons oyster house in Solo- (410) 586-8501 or visit jefpat.org. mons. 1:00-4:00 p.m. Free program.

Also Jul. 16 and Aug. 20. For more Wednesday, June 29 info, call Calvert Marine Museum, (410) 326-2042.

Music With Charles Sullivan: Concert recreating the music of Tony Dee of St. Mary’s Public Sail: Sail Bennett, Frank Sinatra, Sammy on board the Dee and experience the Davis, Jr., Nat King Cole, and other Patuxent River like never before! Boat world's greatest vocalists of the 20th leaves from the museum dock. 2:30 century. 1:00-2:00 p.m. Southern p.m. $25/ages 12 and up, $15 Anne Arundel County Senior Ctr., /children 8-12. No children under 8 27 Stepneys Lane, Edgewater. Call please. Preregistration required, call (410) 222-1927 or visit (410) 326-2042 ext. 41. Calvert aacounty.org/aging for more info.

Marine Museum, Solomons.

Super MagicMan Reggie Rice: Installation of Officers: Stallings- D.C.’s two-time Comedy Magician Williams American Legion Post 206 of the Year. A high energy, magic officers for the upcoming year will be production filled with fantastic installed at 6:00 p.m. Members, illusions, dancing, and comedy for all family, and friends are encouraged to ages. $5/person, cash or check at the attend. For information call (301) door. 7:00 p.m. in the Harms 855-6466.

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

Sunset Guided Canoe Trip: American Chestnut Land Trust, Parkers Thursday, June 30 Creek. 6:00-9:00 p.m. For info and registration email info@acltweb.org Van Trip To Golden Corral: A Department of Aging and Disabilities or call (410) 414-3400. van will take participants to the Golden Corral in Hanover. Bring Sunday, June 26 your appetite for the endless buffet!

The Chesapeake Community Participants are responsible for the Chorus: This all-volunteer chorus cost of lunch and tip. Space on the performs concerts to benefit Calvert van is limited. 11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

County charities. We are looking to Southern Anne Arundel County add new singers to our chorus. No Senior Ctr., 27 Stepneys Lane, Edgeauditions are required.

Practice water. Call (410) 222-1927 or visit 4:00-6:00 p.m., North Beach Union aacounty.org/aging for more info.

Church, 8912 Chesapeake Ave., North Beach. Contact Larry Brown, Friday, July 1 Director, (301) 855-7477 or email: lbrown9601@verizon.net for more Hands-On History Camp: Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum, 10515 information.

Mackall Rd., St. Leonard. 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. For more information call: (410) 586-8501 or visit jefpat.org.

First Free Friday: Featuring the Navy Band Country Current. 5:008:00 p.m. Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons. For more info visit calvertmarinemuseum.com or call (410) 326-2042.

Chesapeake Beach Fireworks: At dusk over the Bay at Chesapeake Beach. Rain date Jul. 3. Town Hall closes at 2:00 p.m. Waterpark open 11:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.

Monday, July 4 Shady Side 4th of July Parade: Traditional small town Independence Day celebration; a favorite in South County. Everyone is invited to participate! For info contact Eddy Boarman (443) 370-8720.

Fireworks Cruise: 8:00 p.m. Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons. Call (410) 326-2042 for details.

Fireworks Display: Cap off your Independence Day celebrations at the south end of the county in Solomons.

Starting at 9:15 p.m.

Tue. - Fri., July 5-8 Summer Camp: “Creature Feature” 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Throughout the Calvert County Nature Parks. Visit calvertparks.org for locations.

Tuesday, July 5 Manga Otaku Artist Night: Fans of Japanese manga, comics in general, between the ages of 10 and 17 meet to draw, talk and share their love of favorite titles and characters! 7:008:30 p.m. Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, Chesapeake Beach.

Register; space is limited! For info contact McNevin Hayes at (410) 257-2411. Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, Chesapeake Beach.

Saturday, July 9 Huge Yard Sale: North Beach Volunteer Fire Dept. Auxiliary.

8:00-12:00 noon. Tables are $15/ea., or $25 for two, and must be reserved in advance. To reserve a table, contact Diana after 5:00 p.m. at (410)2311775.

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