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of Life: The FY 2018 budget also works to improve resident’s overall quality of life by making strategic investments to protect our per year tax that places an waterways and enhance recreational unnecessary burden on residents of opportunities. This includs more mobile home communities. than $233 million over 6 years to Strengthening Education: The FY 2018 budget fully funds a $15.6 million teacher salary step increase and the largest school construction effort in County history, including construction money for Crofton The Calvert County DepartHigh School. ment of Public Safety, Division of Investing in Public Safety: The Emergency Management, and the FY 2018 budget includes funding Department of Planning and for 40 new public safety personnel Zoning seek public feedback on and construction funds for the new the county’s Hazard Mitigation police academy and central booking Plan. The plan was recently updatfacility. ed and will be presented to the Reforming County Calvert County Board of County Government: The FY2018 budget Commissioners for review July will centralize all background checks 25. so that our various front line The goal of the Hazard Mitidepartments, particularly public gation Plan is to reduce or elimisafety, are not distracted from their nate long-term risks to people and primary missions by having to property from the effects of natuconduct background checks. The ral hazards such as tornadoes, Department of Inspections and floods, hurricanes, severe storms, Permits has also been restructured droughts, landslides and other for better deployment of staff and events. the County is digitizing personnel Calvert County’s Hazard Mitforms to help reduce red tape in hiring.

Improving the Overall Quality

improve our waterways, $36 million to fully connected system of bike trails, and funding to open two new boat ramps this year: one in Shady Side and the other in Solley Cove.

The budget will go into effect July 1.

This time of year is a perfect occasion to “Be a Force of Nature” against one of the top three storm-related killers in the United States – lightning.

Anne Arundel County Office of Emergency Management is promoting Lightning Safety Awareness Week, a nationwide effort to encourage individuals, families, businesses, and communities to know their risk, take action, and be an example when it comes to lightning safety.

Since the campaign began, the average number of lightning deaths in the U.S. has decreased, but lightning continues to be one of the top three storm related killers in the United States. In addition, lightning injures many more people than it kills and leaves some victims with life-long health problems. Knowing your risk, taking action and being an example are just a few steps you can take to be better prepared and assist in saving lives.

Know Your Risk: The best way to protect yourself from lightning is to avoid the threat. You simply don’t want to be caught outside in a storm. Check the weather forecast regularly, sign up for local

alerts from emergency management officials (CodeRED®), and get a NOAA Weather Radio.

Take Action: When thunder roars, go indoors! Have a lightning safety plan, and cancel or postpone activities early if thunderstorms are expected. Get to a safe place before the weather becomes threatening. Substantial buildings and hard-topped vehicles are safe options. Rain shelters, small sheds, and open vehicles are NOT safe.

Stay indoors for 30 minutes after the last thunder clap. Once indoors, do not use corded phones and keep away from plumbing and electrical equipment such as computers and kitchen appliances.

Be an Example: Building a Weather-Ready Nation requires the action of each and every one of us. Once you have taken action, tell your family, friends, school staff and co-workers about how they can avoid the danger of lightning.

Learn more at NOAA’s Lightning Safety site and WeatherReady Nation and encourage the rest of your community to “Be a Force of Nature.”

Budget Includes Tax Cuts Anne Arundel County Council approved County Executive Steve Schuh’s budget plan on June 14.

Schuh says this budget is designed to make Anne Arundel County the best place to live, work, and start a business in Maryland.

“Once again, the County Council has joined our effort to make our jurisdiction the best in Maryland,” Schuh said. “Together we have enacted a spending plan that is a major victory for our citizens and taxpayers.”

The FY 2018 budget accelerates the County Executive’s five-point strategic plan for a stronger Anne Arundel County.

Reducing Taxes and Fees: Over the last two years, the Schuh Administration has enacted more than $64 million in tax and fee relief. The FY2018 budget continues this initiative by eliminating two unnecessary taxes that hurt working families: - The movie tax: a nearly one dollar per person nuisance tax that hits our citizens as they enjoy a night out with the family.

- The mobile home tax: a $300

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Feedback Sought for Flood Plans igation Plan identifies and assesses potential natural hazards and man-made events, evaluates local mitigation measures that should be undertaken – including public outreach before and during major events – and outlines procedures for monitoring the implementation of mitigation strategies.

Residents have until Wed., July 5, to review and comment on the Hazard Mitigation Plan. It can be found online at co.cal.md.us/ HazardMitigation.

Comments should be directed to Emergency Management Specialist Shelly Gooding via email at goodinss@co.cal.md.us or by calling (410) 535-1600, ext.

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Watch Speeds in School Zones The Calvert County Safety for Students Speed Enforcement Program is in effect year round. The speed cameras will be moved randomly between the school zones. As a courtesy, the locations of the cameras are posted on the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office website and Facebook page.

• Cameras are active year round, Monday through Friday, from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. This does not alter any posted speed reduction times.

• Citations are issued to the registered owner of the vehicle, and only if the speed was 12 mph or more over the posted speed limit. The camera will adjust for the reduced speed times.

• A school zone speed camera violation is a $40 fine with no points.

If you have any questions or concerns about the Calvert County Safety for Students program, please contact Captain Brent Parrott at (410) 535-1600 ext.

2584, or email at parrottb@co.cal.md.us.

Siren Test Upcoming The Calvert County Department of Public Safety, Division of Emergency Management, will conduct a full-cycle test of the alert and notification sirens throughout Calvert, St. Mary’s and Dorchester counties Monday, July 3 at noon.

The full-cycle test includes a three-minute activation of all sirens within the 10-mile area around Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant. Everyone is asked to remember the scheduled testing and relay the information to friends, family and neighbors.

The testing is conducted to check siren operation and increase public awareness of the alert and notification siren system.

If the sirens sound at any other time, residents should tune to one of the local radio stations listed below for information and instructions.

Emergency Alert System stations include: - WPTX 1690 AM Lexington Park - WYRX 97.7 FM Lexington Park - WTOP 103.5 FM Washington, D.C.

- WKIK 1560 AM La Plata - WKIK 102.9 FM California - WPRS 104.1 FM Waldorf - WSMD 98.3 FM Mechanicsville To stay informed and prepared in the event of an emergency, download the “Prepare Me Calvert” app for iOS (Apple) and Android devices for free through the Apple App Store or the Google Play market. It puts critical, real-time information at users’ fingertips in the event of a regional emergency and helps residents stay prepared.

Sign up for Calvert County ALERT to receive timely information about various emergency and non-emergency situations in the county. Calvert County ALERT messages can be sent by a variety of methods including cell phone, landline, email, text messaging, fax, pager and more.

Go to Calvert County ALERT online at co.cal.md.us and click on the Emergency Alerts button. Those without internet can contact the Calvert County Division of Emergency Management at (410) 535-1600, ext. 2638, to sign up for additional emergency preparedness information.

How to Prepare Pets for Emergencies June is National Pet Preparedness Month; therefore, the Anne Arundel County Office of Emergency Management wants you to take action in preparing for your pets.

Every home should have emergency supply kits for individuals that include a three-day supply of items such as food, water, first aid kit, weather alert radio, flashlights, spare batteries and other items.

Pet owners should also have a pet preparedness kit stocked with items such as: - At least a three-day supply of food and water - Extra supplies of pet medicines - Copies of pet registration, vaccinations and other important documents - Photo of your pet in case you are separated during an emergency - Collar with ID tag, harness or leash - Crate or other pet carrier in case of evacuation

- Pet litter and box, newspapers, paper towels, plastic trash bags and household chlorine bleach for sanitation - Toys, treats or other familiar items to reduce your pet’s stress during the emergency A disaster may require you to evacuate your home, sometimes with little notice. It’s important to take pets with you, as an evacuation could last several days, even weeks, and your pets likely cannot survive without care. Plan now for places you and your pets can stay following an evacuation.

It’s also important to have a back-up emergency plan in case you can’t care for or evacuate your animals yourself. Talk to neighbors, friends and family to make sure someone is available to care for or evacuate your pets if you are unable to do so.

Additional pet preparedness and general emergency preparedness information is available on the Ready.gov website.

Non-Profit Conference Draws Crowd More than 150 nonprofit employees and supporters participated in this year's annual Nonprofit Institute Conference at the College of Southern Maryland (CSM).

The seventh annual conference, which featured local experts on nonprofits and leadership issues, was held April 28 at CSM's La Plata Campus.

"This year's Nonprofit Institute Conference, Jumpstart Leadership, was a great success,” said Barbara Ives, CSM director of the Office of Strategic Partnerships. “This conference focused on refreshing leadership skills, board development and branding importance. Events like this provide the nonprofit organization board members, executive directors and staff members opportunities to network, collaborate with other nonprofits and share best practices. The panel discussion this year was especially enlightening with five recognized nonprofit community leaders sharing insights on leadership, some of their leadership challenges and how they overcame them and their greatest successes. It was truly a great learning and sharing day for all that attended.”

Conference participants chose from a variety of workshops, including workshops on social media analytics, content marketing, mission-driven branding, fundraising development, a board's role in advancement and development, unemployment insurance, building diversity, nonprofit financial literacy, strategic planning, board recruitment, how to be an effective board

From left, Southern Maryland Regional Director for the Small Business Development Center Ellen Flowers-Fields speaks about leadership in the nonprofit community, sitting with fellow panelists at the “Jumpstart Your Leadership!” conference, including founder of Farming 4 Hunger Bernie Fowler Jr., CEO of Walden/Sierra Dr. Kathy O'Brien, U.S. Navy veteran and veteran advocate Bill Buffington and Director of Hospice of St. Mary's Kathy Franzen.

Brandy Blackstone, communications manager for Bay Community Support Services, listens to a speaker at the Nonprofit Institute’s annual conference, “Jumpstart Your Leadership!” at the College of Southern Maryland’s La Plata Campus.

member, leadership during a crisis and cultivating staff and volunteers for leadership roles.

Following lunch, the conference culminated with a panel discussion on leadership in the nonprofit community featuring Director of Hospice of St. Mary's Kathy Franzen, CEO of Walden/Sierra Dr. Kathy O'Brien, U.S. Navy veteran and veteran advocate Bill Buffington, Southern Maryland Regional Director for the Small Business Development Center Ellen Flowers-Fields and founder of Farming 4 Hunger Bernie Fowler Jr. Ives said that planning for next year’s conference has already begun. In response to feedback that suggested that late winter would fit in better with nonprofit schedules, the conference in 2018 is being planned for late February instead of April.

The Nonprofit Institute was established by the College of Southern Maryland to assist nonprofit organizations throughout the region to enhance their effectiveness and achieve success in fulfilling their missions.

For information about programs sponsored by the Nonprofit Institute, visit csmd.edu/community/institutes/nonprofit-institute/.

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Crime Blotter Calvert County Sheriff’s Dept. received a call for a suspect pulling Reports on door handles of vehicles in the area of the Rod ‘n’ Reel in CDS Violations Chesapeake Beach.

William Shantell Renee Hurley, 29, of Prince Lafayette Brown, 59, of Frederick; Tyrone Conde Claggett, Huntingtown was arrested.

30, of Lexington Park and Desmond Curtis Freeland, 27 of Chesapeake Destruction of Property Beach were arrested and charged for Between June 13 and June 23, the Conceal a Dangerous Weapon, Calvert County Sheriff’s Office DWI by drugs (marijuana dipped in received calls for the following areas PCP), Fail to Obey Lawful Order having eggs thrown at their and CDS Possession. properties: • 3500 block of Dotty Court in Shelly Marie Dodson, 45, of Lusby Huntingtown was arrested for possession of • 8800 block of Dayton Ave in Methadone and Theft.

North Beach • 11500 block of Bootstrap Trail in Burglaries Lusby - 12800 area of Lake View Dr in • 8400 block of Clear Spring Dr. in Lusby.

Chesapeake Beach.

- 11500 block of Ropeknot Rd in Lusby.

On June 20, two residents in the - 8200 block of Sycamore Rd in 12000 block of Palisades Dr. in Lusby.

Dunkirk had their mailboxes stolen.

- 2100 block of Sixes Rd in Prince Frederick.

Request for Information The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Thefts is asking the publics assistance in The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office identifying a white male driving a

newer model, dark blue Ford Mustang with a loud exhaust. This vehicle has repeatedly driven through their neighborhoods, in the Huntingtown area, doing burnouts in the cul-de-sac on Carrie’s Ct. and other neighboring subdivisions.

about an unsolved crime or the location of a fugitive may contact the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office at 410-535-2880. Any criminal activity can be reported anonymously online by clicking the Crime Solvers link at CalvertCountySheriff.us.

Check Welfare - Calls for children and or the elderly left in vehicle: 3 Maryland State Police Reports - Calls for pet left in vehicle: 1 Unauthorized Use of Motor The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Vehicle wants to remind citizens the dangers On June 12 at 3:11 pm, Trooper of leaving children, pets and the First Class Costello responded to the elderly in vehicles during the hot 500 block of Patuxent Reach Drive summer months could result in a in Prince Frederick for a reported fatality. attempted vehicle theft. The • Cracking a window open and investigation revealed a juvenile had parking in the shade are not removed the keys without sufficient safeguards. permission with a plan for friends to • A child’s body temperature can rise remove the vehicle from the premise. up to five times faster than adults Ryan T. Graves, 18, of Prince can. A child dies with 107-degree Frederick and the juvenile were both body temperature. arrested. Graves was incarcerated in • Even if it is 60 degrees outside, the Calvert County Detention your car can still heat up to well Center and the juvenile was released above 110 degrees. to the custody of Juvenile Services.

(Source: nbcnews.com) Crime Solvers offers rewards of up to $1,000 for information that leads to the arrest or indictment of a person responsible for a crime in Calvert County. Anyone with information

Theft from Motor Vehicle Trooper Jones handled a report for the theft of the registration year sticker being stolen from a vehicle on June 15. The victim was unsure when or where the sticker had been removed.

Driver Hurt in Rt. 4 Accident On June 19 at just before 10:00 a.m., Anne Arundel County Police officers responded to a single vehicle crash on Southern Maryland Boulevard (MD-4) at Upper Pindell Road in Lothian.

Their investigation showed that a Lincoln Continental was traveling southbound when it drifted off the left side of the roadway into the grass.

While the driver attempted to correct, the vehicle lost control, crossed the roadway and struck a tree.

The driver, 52-year-old Jerrell Edwards of Washington DC, who was wearing a seat belt, suffered serious injuries and was taken by helicopter to the R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center.

The primary cause of the crash is failing to remain in a single lane. It is unknown if alcohol or drugs are a contributing factors. The Traffic Safety Section is handing the investigation and any charges would be after review by the State’s Attorney’s Office.

Sheriff’s Office Gets Donation Prince Frederick Dodge hosted a Community Appreciation Event on May 20 that attracted a great turnout. The dealership brought in several Washington Capital players available for autographs, along with auctions and raffles to benefit various Calvert County organizations.

One such raffle for a propane grill netted $105. The dealership decided to donate that money to the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office to be used for a Police Memorial Vehicle. Sheriff Mike Evans and the rest of the Sheriff’s Office would like to thank Prince Frederick Dodge for the kind donation.CFC David Cook was recognized as the Officer of the Year for 2016.

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camp and Hunger Games camp. She served a year as a CIT and the next year as half a CIT and a counselor. This is her second year as a counselor, and an older sibling also worked as a counselor for the CSM program.

The experience has been good, both as a camper and as a counselor. “I used to have really bad anxiety,” Brothers said.

“Going to camp and working here has helped me grow up. I became used to a variety of personalities. I love working with the kids.”

Brothers hopes to pursue a career as a music teacher, so the camp counselor experience gives her valuable experience.

As she has gone through the program, Brothers sees the value to the students beyond just having fun.

“I feel like it helps the campers grow and do things they haven’t done before,” she said.

“What’s up, man? Ready to do some Abigail Frantom, 7, talks to instructor Carole math?” said camp counselor Reid Timbrook while cuddling a visiting chicken in the Hancock, 19, of La Plata to a shy new Pets and Vets class at CSM’s Kids’ and Teen College June 19. Fellow campers, foreground, from camper at the class next door to Pets and left, Christopher Williams, 7, Cary Spires, 9, and Vets. Hancock shook the camper’s hand and then ushered him in to the LEGO Lyla Smith, 8, listen to a counselor. classroom. As Hancock and the father watched, the younger camper immediatein training (CIT), outside the classroom. ly made a friend and was invited to join “This is going to be fun!” Brothers in. said to the first camper to check in, Cary A camper himself in past summers, Spires, 9. Brothers made a quick connec- Hancock took all the computer and tion with Spires when they realized that they both had attended Diggs Elementary School.

Christopher Williams, 7, another camper soon checked in as well. “I want to be a veterinarian,” he said. “That’s been my dream since I was 3.”

The Volunteer Council at the The instructor for the class, Carole Timbrook of Charlotte Hall, was pleased Calvert Marine Museum (CMM) to see that Brothers was the assigned announces the 2017 scholarship recipcounselor. “She is very good,” Timbrook ients. The Award Presentation was said. “She loves the animals.” This is held on June 16 at the Calvert Marine Timbrook’s fourth year teaching a Kids’ Museum. The Volunteer Council, led College class.

by President Ray Brule and Vice PresiThe owner of a 25-acre horse farm, dent Karl Garland, wanted to give Timbrook likes to bring in her animals for incentives to young volunteers and the campers to hold or touch. “There established a new scholarship program should be something every day,” two years ago for students pursuing Timbrook said. higher education. Five $750 scholarThe first day included an introduction to Timbrook’s hen named “Mama ships were awarded and presented by Chicken,” who clucked peacefully as the Squeak, CMM’s very own otter. The campers took turns touching her feet, 2017 recipients are: Aimee Beardmore, observing the coloration of her feathers Sydney Goodrich, Whitney Jefferson, Drew Mason, and Shayna Zabiegalski. and gently holding the patient bird.

These young volunteers underWhile Timbrook is responsible for teaching the class, Brothers is expected to stand the importance of giving back to assist when needed and escort the campers the community and CMM is proud to on bathroom, handwashing and snack have them as members of the volunteer breaks and get them safely from one class family. “I am honored to have been to another. She is also training Kapinos to selected as a recipient and plan to use someday take on the responsibility of the funds to help pay for textbooks being a counselor. It’s all part of the cycle and laboratory supplies. The generosithat Brothers and so many of the counselty of these funds allows me to ors have followed. They spend their summer at CSM first as a camper and complete the rigorous academics of my work their way up to counseling positions. college education with less worry over Brothers started out with the Kids’ college expenses,” said award recipient and Teen College program as a camper, Aimee Beardmore. The program is enjoying five summers in activities such as open to applicants 25 years and youth camp, spa camp (“that was the best younger who are in college, or are thing ever,” Brothers said), Harry Potter graduating high school seniors headed

Summer Fun at Kids’ College It’s summer, so it’s time for Kids’ and Teen College at the College of Southern Maryland.

On the program’s first day, June 19, parents and campers were busy finding their classrooms. Counselors were reviewing clipboards and checking in students, all while learning the campers’ names and helping them feel welcome and comfortable. Instructors were in the classrooms, pulling out class materials.

Over the next eight weeks, more than 300 classes will be offered through this popular summer program at CSM’s La Plata, Leonardtown and Prince Frederick campuses - classes on cooking, virtual reality technology, LEGO games, art, theater, video game animation, Minecraft, photography, robotics, sports and much more.

On this first day of camp, however, Rudee Brothers, 17, of Waldorf was concentrating on the Pets and Vets class, a morning class at the La Plata Campus.

Brothers was assigned to be the class counselor for the week. The Pets and Vets class is designed to teach campers how to care for pets, make a birdhouse, learn about endangered species and discover the duties of a veterinarian, and the class features regular opportunities to meet and learn about different pets and farm animals.

Brothers read and re-read all the information about the incoming students on her clipboard as she stood with Olivia Kapinos, 14, of White Plains, a counselor

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robotics classes he could, he said. “I loved it here. I came here for years,” he said. “I have pretty much come full circle now as a counselor.”

Lauren Sutten, 22, of Cobb Island, lead coordinator of Kids’ and Teen College, has also come full circle. She had six years of Kids’ and Teen College experience, first as a camper, then as a counselor, an assistant coordinator and now as lead coordinator, responsible for training the coordinators for the programs at the Leonardtown and Prince Frederick campuses and serving as coordinator of the La Plata Campus program.

Sutten, who during the school year works as a special education teacher at Berry Elementary School, said she likes the leadership aspect of her job as well as the opportunity to work with children “Kids’ College is a great learning experience for kids. It gives them great exposure to the college campus and aspects of college, while engaging them in exciting lessons,” Sutten said. “The program can also provide students with a pathway to bigger leadership opportunities and eventually a paid job.”

Registration is still available for some Kids' and Teen College programs. Classes are offered mornings and afternoons at the La Plata, Leonardtown and Prince Frederick campuses. To learn more or register, visit csmd.edu/go/kidscollege.

Scholarship Winners Announced

Left to right is Drew Mason, Whitney Jefferson, CMM otter, Sydney Goodrich, Aimee Beardmore, and not pictured is Shayna Zabiegalski. (Photo courtesy Robert Hurry).

to college, and have completed 20 hours of volunteer service at CMM during the year.

Assisting with the generous funding to allow for five recipient awards was the CMM Volunteer Council, CMMS Board of Directors, Patuxent Small Craft Guild, Canoe/Kayak Club, and the Solomons Island Model Boat Club (SIMBC). “This idea began with offering one scholarship and we are so pleased that the other clubs and Board of Directors jumped on board,” said Volunteer Council 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 the museum’s website at bit.ly//VCScholarshipProgram.

Bricks Dedicated at CSM The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) hosted brick recognition ceremonies this spring at the Leonardtown Campus, celebrating the legacy represented by five newly dedicated bricks that have been added to the walkway in front of the Wellness, Fitness and Aquatics Center, and at the Prince Frederick Campus, where three bricks were added in front of the John E. Harms Academic Center.

“The CSM Foundation Brick Program provides both a way to memorialize and pay tribute to loved ones and members of the community who are our true champions,” said CSM President Dr. Brad Gottfried to the friends, supporters, family members and college employees gathered for the Leonardtown event.

The bricks were purchased through the CSM Foundation by family members and friends. All proceeds from the program support CSM Foundation programs and scholarships with the greatest needs.

At the Prince Frederick Campus ceremony on May 17, bricks were placed to honor Dr. Richard H. Beers, Marcia N. Kent and CSM President Dr. Brad Gottfried and his wife, Linda.

Beers retired after 14 years at CSM, where he is credited with increasing interest in the college’s physics program. “He has grown the college’s physics program and courses from seeing those students who avoided Physics I, II and III, to filling all of his classes each semester, including summers,” Gottfried said.

Beers created a course “Physics is Phun” to introduce CSM students to STEM and the sciences in general.

Gottfried noted that Beers also supported CSM financially. “Dr. Beers and his wife Barbara’s generosity has resulted in the Prince Frederick Campus having the best equipped physics lab in all of Southern Maryland, rivaling those at major universities,” he said.

A brick was placed to honor Kent, who works in the Administrative Business Office at the Prince Frederick Campus. “She always has a smile and a hug for those in need,” Gottfried said. “This brick was donated in recognition of her dedication, continued support and years

CSM President Dr. Brad Gottfried and his wife, Linda Gottfried, stand behind the brick dedicated in their name at the Prince Frederick Campus.

of service to the College of Southern Maryland and its students.”

The third brick from the Prince Frederick ceremony honored the Gottfrieds. CSM Vice President and Dean of the Prince Frederick Campus Dr. Richard Fleming offered remarks about the couple’s impact on the college as Dr. Gottfried prepares to retire.

“He is known in our Southern Maryland community for advancing the college and the many partnerships he has created to help our students, businesses and community,” Fleming said, noting that the Gottfrieds have supported the college financially with an annual and an endowed scholarships fund and a recent pledge of a $100,000 deferred gift as part of their living trust.

“Dr. Gottfried has been able to establish more than 50 guaranteed articulation agreements with colleges and universities. In addition, Dr. Gottfried’s vision of a centrally located campus has been realized with the opening of the Regional Hughesville Campus its first building, the new center for Trades and Energy Training,” Fleming said.

For a $200 donation, a personally engraved brick can celebrate a birthday, anniversary, retirement, special occasion or remember a loved one. For information on the CSM Brick Program, visit foundation.csmd.edu or email cbrown1@csmd.edu.

Students Earn History Awards Nearly 3,000 students representing schools from throughout the United States, surrounding territories and countries around the world gathered at the University of Maryland, College Park from June 11–15 to compete in the 2017 Kenneth E. Behring National History Day Competition. Three students from Calvert County Public Schools earned top awards.

Abigail Setzfand of Northern Middle School was honored with the silver medal in the Junior Individual Website category for her project "Lewis Hine: Focusing the Lens on Child Labor."

Tyler Cassidy and Edward Williams of Plum Point Middle School won the Outstanding State Entry Award for their exhibit entitled, “Brown v. Board of Education of Calvert County: Taking a Stand for African-American Teachers.” They finished fourth in the Junior Exhibit Category.

Dr. Daniel D. Curry, Superintendent, said, “Thanks to Abigail, Tyler and Edward for representing us so well

at Nationals. We are proud of their performance.”

According to a press release from Maryland Humanities, the National History Day program allows students to explore an annual theme through research using primary and secondary sources and to create a final product to display their work.

The 2017 competition encouraged students to contemplate “Taking a Stand in History” and select a project in one of the following five categories: exhibit, performance, website, paper or documentary. Maryland students competed in school and county competitions, as well as the statewide contest Maryland History Day, which is coordinated by Maryland Humanities, before advancing to the national competition in College Park.

Maryland Humanities is a statewide, educational nonprofit organization that creates and supports educational experiences in the humanities that inspire all Marylanders to embrace lifelong learning, exchange ideas openly and enrich their communities.

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In the Hummingbird Do’s and Don’ts

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2. Cool and fill feeder.

3. Extra sugar water may be stored in a The Ruby-throated hummingbird refrigerator.

(Archilochus colubris) is our local native 4. Red dye should not be added. hummingbird species. Here are some hints and ideas to make your yard a welcome haven for What does it take to attract hummingbirds to them. your garden?

A hummer on salvia.

Flowers that attract hummingbirds are essential if you want them to come into your yard.

• Provide a large amount of nectar with a substantial sugar content to support the demanding hummingbird life style. Sugar content averages about 26%, which is double what you get in a soft drink. But the nectar can't be too concentrated and sticky because hummingbirds rely on a long tube-like tongue to draw nectar into their mouth through wicking action (the force that brings water up a straw when you stick the straw in a glass).

• Tend to have red or orange petals or bracts, which provide a long-distance sign to a fast-flying hummingbird that it should take notice.

• Are often long and tubular so that a long narrow bill and tongue are required to extract the nectar.

• Flowers that hang down and point downward so that a hovering bird has the easiest access.

• Those that have long stamens that deposit the pollen on the forehead of the unsuspecting bird.

Most hummingbirds are not super specialized and will deign to feed at a wide variety of flowers, preferring the hummingbird flowers described above. However, throughout the tropics are examples of very tight coevolved hummingbird-flower relationships in which the bill of the hummingbird fits the highly modified flowers almost like a key that opens a lock.

Even though they are tiny, hummingbirds are big eaters. No animal on earth has a faster metabolism-roughly 100 times that of an elephant. Hummingbirds burn food so fast they often eat 1.5 to 3 times their body weight in food per day! In order to gather enough nectar, hummingbirds must visit hundreds of flowers every day.

Our native species, the Ruby-throated, comes here every Spring from a winter vacation in Central and South America. You can follow its migration and first days of USA arrival on the website hummingbirds.net.

Hummingbirds need lots of nectar to keep up energy for their busy lifestyle. You can supply nectar feeders in your garden and yard to help them.

Nectar feeders come in many shapes and sizes. It is best to use a glass one or a heavy-duty plastic one that you can wash in the dishwasher or very hot water so that it can be disinfected. (On feeder photo) The black mold that grows on the feeders can kill hummingbirds! It is good to have a dedicated porthole brush to clean out the little feeding ports.

Red Nectar? No way!

Should you avoid red colored nectar sold in many stores? Yes. As a former Wild Bird Center owner, I told my customers to make their own nectar or we sold a ready-made powder in a can for ease of use. It has been suggested by research that it is wise to avoid artificial red coloring and flavors in hummingbird nectar. Hummingbirds weigh, on average 1/3 of an ounce and can greatly be affected by environmental contaminants such as herbicides, pesticides, and other toxins often used in gardens.

(Hummingbird nectar recipe from the Smithsonian Migratory Bird Centerhttps://nationalzoo.si.edu/migratory-birds/hummingbird-nectar-recipe.)

Hummingbirds need lots of nourishment.

How to make your yard a Hummingbird Haven!

The life of a hummingbird consists of a relentless search for food. In areas settled by humans, the flowers that hummingbirds have evolved to hunt down and suck dry often disappear.

The good news is that the lost natural food sources can be easily replaced by planting the right plants and providing sugar water in Directions for making safe hummingbird food: hummingbird feeders. Please clean out feeders 1. Mix one part sugar with four parts water weekly or if the nectar begins to get cloudy or and bring to a boil to kill any bacteria or mold filled with ants. present.

Some good hummingbird plants include:

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• Bee Balm • Cardinal Flower • Trumpet Creeper • Coral Honeysuckle • Columbine • Red salvias Plant your garden with a variety of nectar rich flowers that bloom throughout the summertime. If you plant in clusters of red and purple flowers, your garden will be more successful. Put the feeders on poles near the flowerbeds and you should have great success. Two or three feeders spread out in the garden or hanging off the deck is the best set up. Male hummers can be feisty and territorial. They often fight over feeder rights. Having a few feeders lets the females and their youngsters come feed.

Nesting hummers!

Hummingbird Nest (Ric_McArthur_Flickr).

It is the wonder of nature to spot a hummingbird nest since it is carefully hidden by tree leaves, small and cup-shaped, and made of lichen, moss and spider webs. The eggs laid inside are the size of jellybeans.

The mother will incubate and then feed her chicks a diet of insects. The babies do not drink nectar.

Ruby-throated hummingbirds migrate to Central America over the winter and then return to the eastern half of the United States in the spring. Some birds will continue as far north as Canada to breed. In Maryland, ruby-throated hummingbirds generally return in early April and begin breeding shortly after. Males will perform a courtship dance to woo the ladies. His dance includes making looping, U-shaped dives above the female.

After breeding, the male will leave the female to build the nest and raise the young. She will create a thimble-sized nest constructed of dandelion and thistle threads bound by spider webs and covered on the outside with moss and lichen.

The spider silk allows the nest to expand as chicks grow while the moss and lichen provide camouflage. The female then will lay 2 eggs per clutch that take up to 2 weeks to incubate. The young will be born helpless and will take an additional 3-4 weeks to fledge.

(Reference: http://dnr2.maryland.gov/wildlife/Pages/plants_wildlife/Ruby-throated_Hummingbird.aspx)

Drink a Cup of Hummingbird-friendly Coffee More than half of the species of hummingbirds live in the tropics. Even our favorite backyard species migrate to the tropics, where they spend the greatest portion of the year. In the tropics, hummingbirds often move up and down mountains and between arid and moist habitats to keep up with where the trees and shrubs are flowering.

Coffee is often grown halfway up tropical mountains, the cross-roads for the myriad species moving to find flowers. When grown under a diverse canopy of shade trees, coffee plants, the trees that shade them, and the plants that grow on the trees provide a diverse smorgasbord of flower resources.

It is no wonder that shaded coffee farms can support impressive numbers of hummingbird species. In one coffee-growing region in Peru, Smithsonian Migratory Bird scientists recorded 24 species over the course of a year. Ruby-throated hummingbirds are abundant in coffee farms in Mexico and Central America during their stay in the tropics.

By drinking certified Bird Friendly® coffee, you help guarantee that coffee is grown in farms that feature the flowers that hummingbirds depend upon. place it in a small box or container and let it rest in a warm dark location. It may recover and be able to fly away in as little as 15 minutes. If it gets into your house, open a window or door and hang red ribbons or a red colored feeder near the door to lure it back outside.

I hope some of my guidance will help you enjoy these marvelous and winged wonders of the bird world. Remember the family will be migrating away in late September or early October.

You should keep feeders up until the first frost, to help all the migrators that may stop by your yard for some travel fueling. Check the migration maps and be ready for when your little hummers return next spring from their tropical winter habitats. Hummingbirds have been known to live for up to 9 years and remember where feeders have been from year to year with great clarity. They will come back to your yard if you are welcoming.

Danger!

Make sure that cats cannot reach your feeders. Other predators keen on tiny humming- Ruby-throated Hummingbird. birds include the non-native Chinese Praying Mantis (the big green ones), and large orb weaver spider webs can catch a small hummer and tangle it in the sticky web. I have rescued young hummers with a stick, gently breaking the web, then wiping the web off the youngster gently and About the releasing it.

Author: Place feeders away from reflective windows so the birds don’t fly into the windows. Provide Naturalist Lisa shrubs or small trees nearby for the birds to perch Bierer-Garrett in and have a safe place to rest. They will rest at and her night sleeping on a branch. They can go into a husband Chris type of torpor, slowing their heartbeat and resting during cool evenings to conserve energy. live in North If you find an injured hummer, gently Beach.

By Bob Poston MS, CFT

Yoga for You An Interview with Allison (Allie) Lehnhardt of Allie Cat Yoga & Poston’s Fitness for Life From time to time I like to step back and introduce you to some of the incredible professionals we have on our team at Poston’s Fitness. In this issue of the Current, I once again am going to let you hear from one of our experts, Allie Lehnhart, and open up the world of Yoga to you.

If you have never thought a Yoga class could be for you, I hope this talk with Allie creates a shift in your thinking. If you are quite familiar with Yoga, I hope you learn something new here with Allie.

So, with that, let’s meet Allie Lehnhart.

Bob: Hi Allie, I want to thank you for taking some time out to talk to our readers about the many benefits of Yoga and most of all your passion for sharing your expertise in this art of mental and physical fitness. Can you start with some background on you and how it all got started?

Allie: My yoga journey began 10 years ago in a class that deeply moved my body in a way that helped me release the built up tension I had created. I walked into the yoga class not sure where things were going to go. By the time I rolled up my mat, I felt all wrung out and calm.

My teacher’s words stayed with me throughout the week and I had a sense of stillness within me. I later realized this peace was with me all along, I just needed to get fully into my body long enough to figure that out. Once I realized what yoga could do for me, I knew I wanted to share that with others. I wanted to help people feel better in their bodies.

Allie Lehnhardt.

Bob: Calvert County is lucky to have you Allie. I know that there are many art forms of Yoga.

Which do you specialize in and what brought you to those particular art forms?

Allie: I teach Vinyasa Flow. I love this style of yoga because it allows me to be creative and open to whatever I see happening in class, while staying within the parameters of proper alignment.

I can and do instantly change what we will move into by who shows up in front of me. It’s fun because every class is different.

Bob: I want to direct this one to the guys out there; Yoga is not just for women, right Allie?

What kind of feedback do you get from guys once they start taking Yoga?

Allie: Yoga is definitely not just for women. Yoga is for everybody. Every age. Every shape. The first thing I hear from the guys is, “I did not know it would be so challenging”, (as they wipe the sweat off of their forehead). Yep, you are going to work in my class! Many of my male students live an active life.

What they find, is that yoga is a great pairing to all the other sports. Yoga will not only help you to perform better in those

sports by building strength and flexibility, but also helps decrease the chance of a future injury.

Bob: Great information Allie. Is there anything else you would like to share about the benefits of Yoga with our readers here?

Allie: The list of benefits from practicing yoga is extensive.

From decreasing anxiety and blood pressure to improved balance and vitality. But, yoga is much more than the physical practice. It’s realizing it’s not what the pose looks like, so much as who you are in the pose.

Where does your mind race to when you are faced with a posture that shakes you a bit? More than anything, yoga helps you come in tune with your body. You’ll learn to understand where you hold your tension, where you feel open and how to quiet the chattering mind. It’s all about learning how to let go and breathe.

Well, I am convinced I could definitely add yoga to my health and fitness training regimen.

Okay folks, if you have never taken a class at my training center before, I want to invite you to try a complimentary Yoga session with us. Just contact the center at (301) 327-5246, mention this article and we will get you registered.

Again Allie, thank you very much for sharing your passion for the art of Yoga with me and our readers here, Namaste.

As always, I want to wish everyone great health and fitness.

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

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Going, Going, Gone… Online!

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f you love ebay and other online auction sites you’ll be thrilled to know that Chesapeake Auction House in Saint Leonard has now made the transition to primarly online – after more than 25 years of live auctions.

Their last scheduled live auction was June 16.

Auctioneer Larry Forman says he’s not swearing that they will never do another “live” auction – because he loves people and will “never say never.”. But making the transition to online makes perfect sense given the place in their lives that he and wife Kay are right now. “I’m not going to say we will never have another live auction again, but online is where it’s at. Our goal now is to be the

best online auction company in our local area.”

Here’s the niche they’re after: giving sellers the benefit of taking the items they want to sell to the auction house for viewing. Chesapeake Auction House will also come pick up items from your home as well. Unlike ebay, potential buyers can go to this local business, measure to see if it will fit in your house, and see the actual colors or condition – something you cannot do when you buy something on ebay or Craigslist. Its safe - and convenient.

Having their items on view at the Auction House also saves sellers the angst of having 50-150 people trample through their homes to view the items for a day. It also gives the potential buyers the opportunity to see the items for a week or more – rather than just one day - at the auction house at the circle in Saint Leonard. “And unless you have a large driveway,” Larry says,” it can turn into a zoo!”

And another challenge is photographing the items in a private home. “In the Auction House, we have several areas set up for optimal lighting where we can take the best photos from various angles

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to showcase the item online,” Larry adds.

Quality online photos – and concise item descriptions – are what help the buyers to make the decisions on whether this might be something they want to buy. “And this is something we have honed since we set up this online system. We’ve been telling people about it and testing it for months now, and we can help people to get the maximum value from the items they wish to sell,” Forman says.

Larry adds that sellers are gaining an average of 25% more money on their items with their online bidding at Chesapeake Auction House, and bidders love it as well. “We put items online every Wednesday at 5:00 p.m., and anyone interested can come by Wednesday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. to measure or see the condition of the actual item. And we go by items and ‘lots.’

For example – a lot could be a bedroom set, with a bed, matching dressers and nightstands, or a maybe a tray with numerous glass items on it.”

Bidding runs from 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday through 7:00 p.m. the following Thursday. However, Larry says, “There are staggered endings. One item will end at 7:00, then the next one ten seconds later, and the third, ten seconds after that, etc. And, if people are bidding on a hot item at 7:00 p.m., it can extend every three minutes until the last bid is received.”

Larry acknowledges that there are some die-hard auction attendees who do not have Internet access and are not computer savvy. “That’s OK. All they have to do is come in and we will place bids for them manually. We’re happy to do that for them.”

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“The good thing is that there’s a real person that local people can call or come in and talk to. On ebay – it’s all virtual and that can be a nightmare sometimes because there is no one to talk to if there’s an issue. We are here in Saint Leonard – we’ve been in business for 25, almost 26 years, and we will help you out to both sell – and buy. We want people to come in.

We love to talk to our customers, connect with them, pray with them. We invite people to come by.”

Here’s how the new online auction system works. Go to chesapeakemarketplace.com where you can read up on the details and fine print, plus sign up for weekly emails that tell you what’s up for

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grabs.

Larry says there are typically 50 to 150 people interested and bid on each item, which is good competition for sellers. Buyers are happy because they get good deals, too – and they don’t have to sit through an auction for three, four or more hours for the item they want to come up for bidding.

Forman adds that only five to seven items each week receive no bids, “And those are usually things the sellers don’t even want to come pick up, either.”

Here are the fees,. All commissions are based on the sales price: - $1,000 and up: 15%.

- $100 to $999 – 25% - $5 - $99 – 30% - Under $5 - $100% These commissions are paid by the cosigners.

Unlike ebay, Chesapeake Auction House does not have a ‘buy it now’ option. Interested buyers must bid on items, and be the highest bidder in order to win. They receive a winning confirmation invoice by email, and their credit cards are charged.

Like ebay, you can place a “maximum” you’d like to pay for an item, although you could win it for less, because the maximum is not known unless someone outbids you.

Winning bidders have a week to come to Saint Leonard to pick up their items.

Or, Chesapeake Auction House will package and ship items to winners for the benefit of sellers. “That’s one thing a lot of people don’t like about ebay – having to figure out the shipping, mailing and packing, and sending off the items. We will do that for them.”

It’s a whole new world online, but one Chesapeake Auction House is embracing. Auctioneer Larry Forman says he performed an average of 65 live auctions a year since June of 1992, so being online is a relief for him and wife, Kay. “I’m not sure where we in relation to retirement, but this helps us right now and I think it helps our customers, too,” he surmises.

Do online new auctions through local Chesapeake Auction House sound intriguing to you? It costs nothing to check it out!

Go to chesapeakemarketplace.com.

Goal: Find Homes for 2,000 Cats To save and find homes for the thousands of homeless cats and kittens Millersville and all across Maryland, Anne Arundel County Animal Control is teaming up with 15 other shelters in the state to participate in the first-ever Maryland 2,000 Saving Lives Across Maryland adoption event.

Anne Arundel County Animal Control got a jump start on some of the other local shelters when it became full in June 2017 therefore adult cats and kittens (over 12 weeks of age) have been free since June 16,.

Kittens are currently available for adoption for just $14 and they are getting adopted fast so don’t wait to stop by.

Beginning July 1 through July 31, Anne Arundel County Animal Control and the participating shelters will be waiving adoption fees for ALL felines with the collective goal of finding homes for at least 2,000 unwanted cats and kittens across the state.

Cats of all ages and personalities will be available for adoption, including kittens who are born during the warm summer months, known as Kitten Season.

“Kitten season is a busy time for animal shelters, like ours, in Maryland,” said Robin Catlett, Administrator, Anne Arundel County Animal Control. “This surge of kittens and moms coming into our already full shelters makes it critical that we find them all homes so we can continue to take in other cats and kittens who need our help.”

The Maryland 2,000 Saving Lives Across Maryland joint adoption event was organized by members of the Baltimore Animal Welfare Alliance (BAWA) partnering shelters, Baltimore Animal Rescue & Care Shelter (BARCS), Baltimore County Animal Services, Baltimore Humane Society and the Maryland SPCA. “Each June since 2009, the four BAWA shelters held the Baltimore 500: A Race to Save Lives to collectively find homes for at least 500 felines in the Baltimore area,” explained Jim Peirce, executive director of the Maryland SPCA. “With so many cats across the state needing homes, BAWA reached out to shelters all across Maryland asking them to join us in a new statewide adoption event, the Maryland 2,000.”

Regular adoption procedures still apply. For more information about adopting

from Anne Arundel County Animal Control or more information about the Maryland 2,000 Saving Lives Across Maryland, visit aacounty.org/animalcontrol About Anne Arundel County Animal Control: Animal Control is a Division of the Anne Arundel County Police Department.

This Division is responsible for enforcing local and state laws, responding to animal-related complaints, conducting investigations regarding animal cruelty, investigating public safety concerns pertaining to animals and providing temporary housing for animals for a variety of reasons including, but not limited to, for the adoption of animals.

Animal Viewing Hours Monday - Closed Tuesday 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Wednesday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Thursday 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Friday 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Saturday 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Sunday - Closed Contact Information: Anne Arundel County Animal Control 411 Maxwell Frye Road Millersville, MD. 21108 Phone: (410) 222-8900

Local Athlete to Compete Nationally Justin Diehl, a sophomore at Calvert High School, was honored by the Board of Calvert COunty Commissioners at the meeting June 28. He recently won the 2017 Maryland Public Secondary School Athletic Association 2A State Championship for the 3,200 meter race in Boys' Outdoor Track & Field.

Justin has won the 2017 2A South Regional Championships in the Outdoor Track & Field 3200m and 1600m races; and as a freshman, Justin won the 2A South Regional Championship in both the 2015-2016 Indoor Track & Field 3200m and the 2016 Outdoor Track & Field 3200m races, the 2017 SMAC Championship in the 1600m and 3200m races, only three seconds short of the SMAC meet record in the 3200m.

He was selected Washington Post First Team All-Met for the 2016 fall Cross-Country season and Honorable Mention All-Met for the 2017 spring Outdoor Track season and qualified to compete in the 2016 freshman 1600m and 3200m and the 2017 Emerging Elite 3200m races at New Balance Nationals in Greensboro, North Carolina.

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Hi I'm Moxie, an 8 month old female Pit Mix of medium size. For some reason, everyone here at the shelter thinks I look like a cow!? I thought my Mommy told me I was a puppy. I guess it is my black patches on my back. Maybe that is why I havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t gotten the game of â&#x20AC;&#x153;fetchâ&#x20AC;? down perfect yet. I am working on it, though. I love to go run after the ball, but.I love running back to you without it so I can smother you with kisses.

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For more information, contact Angel at spirit1610@hotmail.com or call: (410) 257-4908.

Big thanks to Prince Frederick Chrysler for sponsoring the Dog of the Week for the Humane Society of Calvert County by paying adoption fees for our featured pup!

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Dear Chesapeake Current readers, It is with both earthly sadness and yet heavenly joy that we share the news that one of our Church Elders, Dan Tomer, died this afternoon.

Dan was literally waiting for our Saturday worship service to begin in our Lobby (doing his favorite thing, talking to people) when he experienced cardiac arrest.

Dan has been a member of Chesapeake Church for nine years and one of our Elders for six years. He knew no stranger, and most attenders of Chesapeake can say that they’ve had a friendly conversation with Dan. It was truly his gift, to make people feel welcome and connected in our Biblical community.

Please be in prayer for Dan’s wife of nearly 28 years, Leila, and their son Deilan and daughter Caitlin.

When we have information on any memorial services and arrangements, we will let you know.

While our hearts are heavy, we know that Dan is with His savior Jesus. And we know that those who trust in Him will see Dan again in glory.

Services will be held Thurs., June 29 from 2:00 PM - 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. at Chesapeake Church, 6201 Solomons Island Road, Huntingtown, MD 20639.

Dear Chesapeake Current readers, The following was received from Kelly McConkey: “We are now one year away from the 2018 primary. I am announcing today that I will be running for Calvert County Commissioner in 2018. Thank you for your continued support! I will be running in District 3.”

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Ernest John Arhar of Dunkirk passed away on Fri., June 23, 2017, at the age of 89.

He was born in Davis, WV, on Sept. 7, 1927, to Frances (Mivec) and Andy Arhar.

Ernest was the beloved husband of Marion (Minor) Arhar and the loving father of Mark and his wife Mary Ann, John and Edward and his wife Penillipe.

He was the devoted grandfather of Christopher, Caitlyn and Michelle and the brother of Edward Arhar and is wife Rosiale.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, Ladies of Charity, 8816 Chesapeake Avenue, North Beach, MD 20714.

Lee Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

Maria Ileana Calderon, age 70, of Lusby was called home to be with the Lord on June 16, 2017. Maria was born on March 4, 1947 in Guanica, Puerto Rico.

Maria was a wife to Jose Calderon Sr. for 54 years.

She was the loving mother of Jose Calderon Jr. and his wife Maria, the late Antonio Calderon and Yolanda Gardner and her husband, Andre; devoted grandmother to six grandchildren, Ileana, Reyna’Cecilia, Yanni, Daiyon, Nylah and Joshua. She is also survived by her loving caregiver, Haley; sister to Carmen Isler (Ron), Rosana Serrano-Benson (Scott) and the late Rafaela Colan.

Maria had the passions of sewing, baking and being a caregiver of many children while being a devoted wife and mother. She also enjoyed spending all of her time with family  and bragging about her grandchildren.

Raymond-Wood Funeral Home in H o w a r d Dunkirk handled arrangements.

“Howie” A. Baldwin, age 73, of Dunkirk, MD, passed away on  Monday, June 19, 2017, at home Jean Marie Castro, age 62 and a surrounded by his resident of Shady Side, died at South River loving family. He was Health and Rehabilitation Center on June born in Somerset, PA, 12, 2017 after a 12 year battle with Alzheion April 10, 1944, to Irma (Koontz) and Kenneth mer's. Born in Annapolis on December 28, Baldwin.

1954, she was a 1972 graduate of Southern Howie was employed by Safeway for 35 years High School. retiring as an Assistant Manager in 1999. He also Jean worked for 20 years at Smith worked at Home Depot.

Building Supply in Churchton and enjoyed He enjoyed skiing, cheering for the Washing- gardening, going to yard sales and collecting ton Redskins and the Brooklyn Dodgers and was lighthouses. an avid fan of NASCAR, especially Tony Steward.

Jean is survived by her husband, Jon, He also received great joy in planting his garden whom she married in 1995; children and eating crabs.

William L. Andrews and Patricia M. He is survived by his son Kenneth Michael Andrews; siblings George Milburn (Kathe), Baldwin and his wife Thelma and his faithful and Emily King (Jackie), Linda Davidson (Donloving companion “Angel”. He was the brother of nie), Nancy Ellsworth and Dianna Fry the late Jerry Baldwin.

(Rick); and grandchildren Michael and Memorial contributions may be made in Patsy Jean Redmond and Nicole Andrews.

Howie’s name to Calvert Hospice, P O Box 838, Memorial contributions in Jean's name Prince Frederick, MD 20678 or Parkinson may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Donation Processing, Michael J. Fox Foundation, Greater Maryland Chapter, P.O. Box P O Box 5014, Hagerstown, MD 21741-5014. 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011.

Lee Funeral Home Calvert in Owings Hardesty Funeral Home in Galesville handled arrangements. handled arrangements.

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Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice.

Rausch Funeral Home in Lusby handled On June 10, 2017 Michael Deaner arrangements.

Claggett transitioned peacefully from this  life in the comforts of R a y m o n d his home. Michael was Harold (Bubba) Day, born on March 18, age 86, a resident of 1955 in Prince FrederGalesville for 67 years ick and was the oldest passed away on June of seven children.

12, 2017 after fighting Michael was affectionately known as a 10-year battle with ‘Keema’ and ‘Mike’ by his family and friends.

Parkinson's Disease.

He leaves his mother, Elsie L. Claggett Born in Kemptown, (Floyd); five children, Conan (Dicky) Smith, LaToya Mitchell (Lateef), Candi and Nicole MD on Dec. 12, 1930 to Raymond F. and Claggett, and Alicia Garrett; three grandchil- Annie S. Day, he graduated from Frederick dren, Marcel Ross, Aaliyah Smith and Lyric High School and attended Anne Arundel Mitchell; two sisters, Carolyn Harcum Community College from 1964-1965.

He was employed as a bookkeeper for (Rayfield Sr.) and Frances Butler (Don); four brothers, Robert (Bobby) Jones, MacArthur Farmers & Mechanics Bank in Frederick and (Mac) Jones, Dennis Jones (Barbara), and Watkins Construction Co. in College Park.

He came to Woodfield Fish & Oyster Co. Maurice (Nick) Jones; Aunt and Uncle, Annie and Chester Mackall; special friend Cathy in Galesville in 1950 where he retired in 1992 Thomas and a host of other family and friends.. as a partner.

He was an active member of the Galesville Michael received his education in the Calvert County Public School System and later United Methodist Church serving in many worked in a variety of trades ranging from capacities. He was a local church representative mechanic and repair to carpentry and construc- to the Baltimore Annual Conference.

For nine years he served on Anne Arundel tion. His great heart and willing spirit gained him the title, ‘Jack of All Trades.’ Michael was Co. Board of the American Red Cross, working also known for his portrayal of his two favorite actively in disaster relief services, and serving as superstars, Michael Jackson and Al Green. a member of the Board of Directors of the Michael loved to sing and dance, but even Baltimore Regional Chapter. In 1972 he was more than that, Michael loved to perform. president of the Chesapeake Bay Seafood Every party, wedding, cook-out, or just a Industries Association.

Bubba, as he was often called, had a family get-together was a signal to Michael that it was showtime. Michael created his own stage special interest in music. Before coming to wherever he went and his singing and dancing Galesville he played trumpet with the Brownwere sure to captivate, entertain and if nothing ingsville Band.

He sang in the church choir for over 60 else, draw a great big belly laugh from his years and became the backbone of a gospel audience.

In the spring of 2016, Michael rededicat- quartet, The Fishermen. Later, he formed a family group called The New Day Singers and ed his life to Jesus Christ and was baptized.

Sewell Funeral Home in Prince Frederick also recruited men of his church into The Singing Men. handled arrangements.

He is also survived by three daughters; Judith Loftice (David) of Edgewater; Cheryl  Reger (Neil) of Buckhannon, WV; and Cindy John Bryce Hardesty (Ray) of Edgewater; 10 grandchilDarling, II, 34 of dren, 10 great-grandchildren, two sisters; Lexington Park passed Dorothy Beall of Ijamsville, MD and Barbara away on June 13, Kemp of Waynesboro, PA. 2017 at his residence.

Harold is predeceased by his parents and Born Oct. 8, 1982 in survived by his wife of 66 years, Shirley WoodWebster, TX, he was field Day. the son of Janice R. Memorial donations may be made to Stevens and John B. Galesville United Methodist Church, P.O. Box Darling.

131, Galesville, MD 20765 or Hospice of the Bryce graduated from Patuxent High Chesapeake 90 Ritchie Highway Pasadena, School where he played saxophone in the MD 21122. marching band. He was a steamfitter for Local Hardesty Funeral Home in Galesville Union 602. Bryce was a great musician, handled arrangements. writing and playing his own songs on the keyboard and guitar. He was a man of great  faith, a Christian who played in church worship services.

Ethel Marie Bryce is survived by his mother, Janice R. Eierman, age 87, Stevens and Chris Stevens of Hollywood, MD; passed away on Wed., his father, John B. Darling and step-mother, June 7, 2017, at Jennifer Ann Sprague of St. Leonard; his fiancé George Washington Christine Thurstin of Lexington Park; his Hospital in Washingbrothers, Bryan Ross Darling of Lusby; Austin ton, DC. Ethel was Cameron Darling and Jake Alexander Darling; the daughter of James his step-brother, Jon Benjamin Sprague; his Williams and Marie step-sister, Cassandra Dewald; and his grand- Provencal from Rhode Island. mothers, Myrel A. Nickey of Hollywood, and She was the beloved wife of Donald Ruby F. Darling of Spring, TX. Eierman, Sr., and Freeman P Rediker, Sr. She

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is survived by her brother, Frank Williams (wife Rosemary) and recently passed James Williams, Jr. and his wife, Lynna Williams; her only son, Freeman (Rick) Rediker, Jr., and daughter-in-law, Nanette Rediker, grandchildren, Shea Paul Rediker and Devin Bouvier Rediker; Her step-children Donald Eierman, Jr. (wife Joey), Rick Eierman and Teresa Nye. Ethel was originally from Rhode Island but traveled the world with her husband and son as a Naval family. They finally settled here in Maryland where she continued working in the restaurant management and food services industry, making many friends and life long relationships. She enjoyed doting over her grandchildren, spending time at the beach with her family and friends, traveling, and making some of her favorite Italian dishes to share with family and customers alike.

During her life, she took into her home many people who needed a loving, caring home. Many family members and friends could count on her to always be there for them if no one else was. She never made anyone feel anything but the love of a devoted mother and friend. She will always be known as a loving mother, devoted grandmother, and “Mom” to all who knew her.

She was a pioneer as a woman--being strong, independent, and a kind and sympathetic example to all who met her. She had a will to live as few will ever have and a sense of humor, love and kindness that will surely be missed.

A memorial gathering will be held at a later date.

Rausch Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

 James Richard Ewell, age 78, of Dunkirk (formerly of College Park, MD and Washington, DC) passed away in Dunkirk on June 9, 2017. James was born on May 23, 1939 in Washington, DC to the late James and Bertha Layton Ewell.

He was employed as a truck driver for 17 years with Giant Food and was based in Silver Spring, MD. James enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family. J

ames is survived by his daughter-in-law, Morella Ewell of Dunkirk, three grandchildren, Christina Marie Ewell, Orianna Marie Ewell and Michael Rigoberto Ewell and two great-grandchildren, Damian and Donovan Gonzalez.

His wife, Joyce Jane Ewell , son, James Ewell and sister, Martha Wood predeceased him.

Raymond-Wood Funeral Home in Dunkirk handled arrangements.

 Edith May (Vitale, Harris), age 93, previously of North Beach, passed away June 17, 2017 at the home of her daughter where she had lived for the past several years.

She was born Nov. 7, 1923 in Washington, D.C. to Michael A. and Florence I. (Bailey) Vitale.

Her 17-year marriage to Temple Bladen ended in divorce, and she was later married for 43 years to Donald Harris who preceded her in death in 2006. They had lived in Calvert County for nine years, Reisterstown for two years, and Westminster for twelve years, and returned to Calvert County living in Drum Point and Chesapeake Ranch Estates. After Mr. Harris’ death she lived in Port Republic with her son and daughter-in-law and with her daughter in Chesapeake Beach since 2011.

Mrs. Harris had 29 years of Federal employment, four-years with State Government, and four- years with the Calvert Independent newspaper. She was a former member of the North Beach V.F.D. Auxiliary and the American Legion Stallings-Williams Auxiliary Unit 206. She was a member of the Masonic S.O.O.B., Westminster Assembly #245. In her leisure time Edith enjoyed dancing and surf fishing with her husband and family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Bernard and Ernest Vitale, sister Eleanor Woodring and her twin sister Grace Rose, and her son Melvin Bladen, Sr. She is survived by her daughters Connie Abner and Patricia Reynolds and her husband Steven, all of Chesapeake Beach, step-daughters Michelle Callaway and husband James and Gail Huey and husband Wayne, all of Delaware, a daughter-in-law Darlene Bladen, 12 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren.

Lee Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

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 Gloria Walker Hickey went home to God on June 16, 2017, while surrounded by her family. Gloria was born on Sept. 9, 1932, to Clinton D. Walker and Edna M. Johnstone Walker.

She was raised in Berwyn Heights, MD., and attended the University of Maryland, where she was a member of the Alpha XI Delta sorority. She was a retiree from the University of Maryland and Johns Hopkins Physics Laboratory.

Gloria loved her churches, Trinity United Methodist Church and Olivet United Methodist Church. She was a woman of strong faith and loved going to Bible studies. She also greatly enjoyed daily love notes from her beloved husband Harry, watching football, getting together with her family, watching western movies with her doggies, and laughing with people.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Harry E. Hickey and daughter Sharon Owen.

She is survived by her children Carole Waesche, Diane Cowell, David Hickey, Kathy Spencer, Linda Crawford, Kelly Aldridge, nephews David and Ryan Craun, and 13 grandchildren.

A Memorial Service will be held Sat,, July 15 at 1:00 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 90 Church Street, Prince Frederick MD 20678.

Memorial contributions may be made to: Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka KS 66675.

Rausch Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

 Michael Kevin Horstkamp passed away peacefully at his home in Chesapeake Beach on June 17, 2017. He was born Aug. 6, 1954 in Washington, D.C. to Thomas and Doris

Horstkamp.

Michael was an interior decorator working on residential and commercial projects for 25 years. In the past six years, Michael also was a licensed real estate settlement agent.

Michael was a man of faith and an accom-

plished pianist who enjoyed sharing his talents as a member of St. Anthony's choir for 13 years.

Michael is survived by Michael Parrish, his loving partner of 24 years, his brothers, Thomas and James Horstkamp, and their wives Sue and Kathy. Also surviving are nieces: Beth Fricke, Karen Isailovic, Tracy Hahn; nephews: Boe and James Horstkamp; 13 great-nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be Fri., June 30 from 6:00 9:00 p.m. at Rausch Funeral Home, 8325 Mount Harmony Lane, Owings MD 20736. A Memorial Service on Sat., July 1 at 11:00 at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, 8816 Chesapeake Avenue, North Beach MD 20714.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Calvert Hospice.

Rausch Funeral Home in Owings is handling arrangements.

 Lisa Marie Hodges of North Beach, passed away suddenly on Sun., June 11, 2017, at the age of 34.

She was born Oct. 30, 1982, in Washington, DC, to Susan (Galliher) and Jeffrey A.

York.

She was the beloved wife of John E. Hodges and in Nov. 2016, they celebrated their 9th wedding anniversary.

Lisa was a 1999 graduate of Calvert High School. She worked as a receptionist for Dr. Billing’s Dental office.

She enjoyed volunteering at Windy Hill and Huntingtown Elementary Schools. Her hobbies included reading, going to the beach, fishing and spending time with her family.

Along with her parents and her husband, she is survived by her children – Austin, Jackson, Will, Hayden and Carson. She was the granddaughter of Allie York and sister of Jeffrey, Joseph, Kayt and Allison.

Memorial Contributions may be made in Lisa’s name to: North Beach Volunteer Fire Department, 8536 Bayside Road, Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732 or the Calvert County Humane Society, P O Box 3505, Prince Frederick, MD 20678.

Lee Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

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 Roy Edward Lechner, “ June-Bug”, 72, of Lusby, and formerly of Ohio, passed away on June 20, 2017 at his residence. Born Nov. 22, 1944 in Rothwell, England, he was the son of the late Roy Howard Lechner and Grace Lillian (Coe) Lechner. Roy graduated from McKinley High School in Canton, OH. He was active duty in the U.S. Army from May 25, 1964 until May 27, 1970, serving in Vietnam. During his enlistment, he was a wheel mechanic supervising maintenance and recovery operations.

Roy moved to Lusby from Baltimore in March of 2010 and married his wife Mary Ellen in St. Leonard on June 12, 2010. He was a truck driver and enjoyed woodworking, fishing, golfing, bowling and dancing.

Roy is survived by his wife, Mary Ellen Lechner; his children, Maxine Lechner of England, Teresa Lechner of Ohio, Deborah Gates (James Burgess) of Fredericksburg, VA, and Dale Shaner (Rose) of Prince Frederick, MD; ten grandchildren; six great-grandchilden; siblings, Pam Harris of England, Carol Stinestring (Dave) of Ohio, Mary Ash (Ron) of Ohio, and George Lechner (Debbie

Werstler) of Ohio. He was preceded in death by his sons, Roy Lechner, Jr. and Donald Lechner; and brother, John Lechner.

Memorial contributions may be made to: the American Cancer Society, 7500 Greenway Center Drive Suite 300, Greenbelt MD 20770 (cancer.org).

Rausch Funeral Home handled arrangements.

 George Edward Mills, Jr., age 54, of Chesapeake Beach passed away on June 17, 2017. George was born in Washington, DC to the late George Mills, Sr. and Patricia Ann Gillis Mills.

He had lived for a period of time in Tennessee before returning to Maryland about two years ago.

George was employed as a carpet technician and his hobbies included watching boxing and seeing his Redskins win a football games (especially if he had a friendly wager with his cousin). George also loved listening to music.

George is survived by his brother, Joe Wilkinson of Waldorf; sister Terry Thomas, also of Waldorf; cousin, William Mitchell and his wife Sherry Horseman of Chesapeake Beach and the many people George touched with his kind and gentle spirit.

Raymond-Wood Funeral Home in Dunkirk handled arrangements.

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Zella "Ann" O'Dell, 78, of Prince Frederick passed away on Tues., June 13, 2017 at Calvert Memorial Hospital, Prince Frederick. She was born in West Virginia, on Oct. 5, 1938, to Roszella (Robertson) and Hampton W. Thornton.

She was the beloved wife of the late Clarence E. O'Dell, who passed in 2006.

She was the manager at Shady Grove Beer and Wine for many years. She enjoyed cooking, babysitting, and being a caregiver.

She was survived by a son James O'Dell, a granddaughter Taylor A. Murphy, two grandsons, Cole and James and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two children, Clarence Richard O'Dell and Rose Catherine O'Dell Murphy and all of her siblings, Catherine, Ethel, Wilburn, Harold, Ted, and Earl.

Lee Funeral Home Calvert in Owings handled arrangements.

Jeanne Marie Parmer, age 84, of North Beach passed away June 16, 2017 at Anne Arundel Medical Center. She was born June 28, 1932 in Washington, D.C., to Robert W. Sr. and Ruby Evelyn (Randall) Burke. Jeanne was raised in Anacostia and graduated from St. Cecilia Academy in 1950.

She married Harold Glen “Doc” Parmer on Jan. 18, 1954. Jeanne was employed as a bookkeeper with Citizens Bank of Maryland.

Jeanne was a member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church. She always had a love for animals and was a member of the SPCA for many years. In her early years she was on a bowling team and enjoyed boating with her husband.

Later in life Jeanne enjoyed watching “The Walking Dead” and spending time with her Chihuahua Tia. She is survived by her daughter Jennifer Scali of Chesapeake Beach, son Michael Parmer (Leslie) of Chester, MD, grandchildren Kristopher, Lauren, and Michael Parmer Jr. and Dominic Scali (Jana), and great-grandchildren Dominic, Ethan, Bella Lynn and Alena Marie Scali.

Jeanne was preceded in death by her husband Harold “Doc” Parmer, grandson Nicholas Scali and brothers Robert W. Burke and John J. Burke.

Memorial contributions may be made to either: St. Anthony's Church, P.O. Box 660, North Beach MD 20714 or ASPCA, P.O. Box 96929, Washington, DC 20090-6929.

Rausch Funeral Home handled arrangements.

 D o r o t h y “Dots” Vivian Oursler, age 102, of St. Leonard passed away peacefully on June 21, 2017 at her home in St. Leonard.

She was born on July 16, 1914 in Clinton to Griffith Surch and Edith Pearl Oursler.

She graduated from Surrattsville High School and Strayer College of Accountancy specializing in secretarial and management courses. Following college, she worked at the Department of Agriculture, Soil Conservation Service, as a Classification and Wage Specialist. She worked there for over 40 years, retiring in 1978.

Dots spent a lot of her time traveling back and forth between her homes in Clinton and St. Leonard. Her home in St. Leonard was her “Riverhouse” where she loved to go in the summertime to crab, fish and garden. She loved being on the water and enjoyed nature. She also loved to cook and bake and her crab cakes were her best recipe. She was an expert at playing the game “Upwords” beating most who would play the game with her. If she didn’t recognize a word, out would come her dictionary to check the spelling!

She enjoyed passing time with friends and family members on her porch in St Leonard and often looked at her nieces and nephews as her own children.

Her Funeral Service will be Thurs., June 29 at 11:00 a.m. at Waters Memorial United Methodist Church, 5400 Mackall Road, St. Leonard MD 20685.

Burial will be at Chesapeake Highlands Memorial Gardens, 3270 Broomes Island Road, Port Republic MD 20676.

Rausch Funeral Home in Port Republic is handling arrangements.

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 Edith Marie Pickeral, age 67, of Lusby passed away June 13, 2017 at her home surrounded by family. She was born Jan. 10, 1950 in Washington, D.C. to James Basil and Edith (Childress) Cox. She was raised in Maryland Park and graduated from Maryland Park High School.

Edith married Russell Lee Pickeral on Jan.15, 1989.

She was employed as a nursing assistant before working with Hansen Pool Services as a secretary.

Edith enjoyed shopping, good food and traveling to Hawaii with her daughter, Crystal. Most of all she loved spending time with her mother.

Edith is survived by her husband, Russell, daughter Crystal M. Zorbaugh of Huntingtown, son Eric W. Rodgers of Prince Frederick, step-son Russell L. Pickeral, Jr. of Virginia and step-father Roger W. Hansen, Sr. Also surviving are grandchildren Nicholas Rodgers and Charles L. Zorbaugh, Jr., sister Betty Ann Cox and brothers James Earl Cox and wife Vicky, Basil Cox and Roger W. Hansen, Jr. and wife Sharon.

Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

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Barbara Ann Benjamin Ricci, age 78, of Roger “Pappy” Owings, passed away Rawlings, age 87, of on Wed., June 21, Prince Frederick, 2017 at her home passed away on June surrounded by her 16, 2017 at the loving family. She was Burnett-Calvert born in Washington, Hospice House. He D.C. on Nov. 20, was born on June 26, 1929 in Prince Frederick to the late Benja- 1938, to Thelma Frances (Myers) and William min Fielder and Louise Buckmaster Theodore Cogswell.

She was the beloved wife of Gino Ricci for Rawlings.

Pappy worked on the farm along side of 60 years.

Barbara enjoyed singing, dancing, walking his friend of 83 years, James Thomas as well as working as an electrician at Randle Cliff on the boardwalk in North Beach, taking rides in the car, and having her pint of ice cream. She Navy Base.

After his retirement from the govern- also became active and enjoyed the events at the ment, Pappy enjoyed spending time with his North Beach Senior Center.

Along with her husband, she is survived by granddaughter Brittany, who was his best four children; Gino Edward Ricci, William friend and sidekick.

He loved NASCAR, dirt track racing, Ricci (Heidi), Gloria Lytton (Jeff), and Linda and his favorite chair, where you could find Chappell, eight grandchildren; Melissa Martin, Sabrina Torres, Rachel Ricci, Stephanie him either napping or doing puzzle books.

The beloved husband of the late Betty Dunagan, Alice Ricci, Jacqueline Lewis, Jeffrey Southerly Rawlings, Pappy is survived by his Lytton, and Edward Ricci, eight great-grandchildren, David Rawlings, Sandy Bowen and children; Jason Rogers, Bryce and Sophia her husband Arnie, and Robbie Rawlings and Legeer, Andrew and Jordyn Martin, Kylee his wife Wendy. He is also survived by his Cosgrove, Paisley Dunagan, and Cruz Torres. granddaughter Brittany Reiter and her She is also survived by several nieces, nephews husband Dustin and step grandchildren and other family members. She also had her Tyler Miller and his wife Kaitlyn, Devon faithful and loving companions "Sissy," "Willy," and "Billy,” and her Butchie Birds.

Miller, Reghan White, and Gavin White.

She was preceded in death by a brother In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Burnett Calvert William "Sonny" Cogswell Jr. and two sisters Dorothy Moore and Jacqueline Evenson.

Hospice House.

Contributions in her name may be made to Rausch Funeral Home in Port Republic Dunkirk Fire Department and Rescue Squad, handled arrangements.

3170 West Ward Road, Dunkirk, MD 20754.

Lee Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.  John Canty Stevenson of St. Leonard passed away on Thurs., June 15, 2017, at his home surrounded by his loving family at age 85. He was born Jan. 31, 1932, in Washington, DC, to Pearl (Thomas) and Robert C. Stevenson, Sr. John was a veteran of the United States Army. He and his wife were the owners of Bowie Auto Glass for many years. He liked watching NASCAR and enjoyed talking on his CB radio, answering to the handle of “Bagman.” The most enjoyable times were spent with his family.

For over 45 years, John was the beloved husband of Janet L. (Campbell) and the loving father of Kenny, Keith, Pam, John, Allen, Janice, Scott, Kris and Stephanie. He was the devoted grandfather of 16 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. He was the brother of Chester, Betty and Marion.

Memorial contributions in John’s name may be made to the American Cancer Society, P O Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718.

Lee Funeral Home Calvert in Owings handled arrangements.

 E d w a r d Maxwell “Mack” Tomlinson, 66, of Huntingtown passed away June 19, 2017 at Washington Hospital Center. He was born Jan. 12, 1951 in Cheverly, MD to Edward Maxwell and Gertrude (Boswell ) Tomlinson, Sr. He was preceded in death by a sister Martha Nowottnick and brothers James and David Beall.

Surviving are his wife Carol J. Tomlinson of Huntingtown; children Gail Malley and her husband Ronnie and David “DeDe’ Williams; granddaughter Tina Marie Malley and great grandson Aiden Malley all of Shady Side; sister Peggy Richards and her husband Melvin of Brandywine and brother Steve Beall and his wife Marie of Stumpy Point, NC. Visitation will be Sun., July 2 from 2:00 – 3:30 p.m., followed by a Life Celebration Service at Rausch Funeral Home – Owings, 8325 Mount Harmony Lane, Owings MD 20736.

Rausch Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

the American Red Cross, P.O. Box 37839, Boone, Iowa 50037-0839 or a charity of one’s choice.

Alvin Rawlings Rausch Funeral Home in Lusby handled “Chuck” Thorne, III, arrangements. age 61, of Lexington Park passed away on  June 11, 2017 at Washington Hospital Barbara Mae Center. Born June Tucker of Friendship 14, 1955 in Washingwas born May 21, ton, DC, he was the 1935 and passed away son of Jetta Lou (Vallalay) Thorne and the late June 14, 2017. She was Alvin Rawlings Thorne, II. an earth angel, who Chuck graduated from Friendly High always put others School. He moved to St. Mary’s County from before herself! A true Waldorf in 2005 and was the restaurant farmer’s wife for 55 manager for The Captain’s Table in Solomons years to beloved John Calvert Tucker, Jr. (Tuck) and Waldorf for 11 years.

He was a member of the American married on Aug. 22, 1952. Her only true love, Legion Post 274 Sons of the American Legion Tuck, passed away on Oct. 5, 2007.

Barbara had three children, Donald Tucker (SAL). and wife Theresa, Hazel Tucker, her caregiver for Chuck was a rare breed. He was warm, patient, caring, and loving humbled man. He 10 years, and Roy Tucker; two granddaughters, lived his life in a simple manner and was loved Victoria and Elizabeth Tucker; loving sisters Janet and respected by all who knew him. He had a Metzger, Carole Foley and husband Jim; brothers great sense of humor and a smile that showed in loving memory, Harold (Sonny) White and White; mother in loving memory Annie his kind soul. He was dubbed Sunshine Carl Elizabeth Estler Metzger and father in loving because that’s how he lived each day no matter memory, John Alfred Metzger; they moved from what life brought. His love for his family was Mt. Rainier, MD to North Beach in 1948. unyielding and without judgment. Chuck was After her diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease in plagued with illnesses for many a year, but he 2007, Barbara remained home on her farm in never lost sight of any blessing that each day Friendship and enjoyed an active life until she would bring. He was a fighter through all his peacefully and calmly joined Tuck and other illnesses and defied so many unfavorable odds loved ones in heaven. Thanks to Marge Scerbo that were against him. He will always be Lewis; Donald, Theresa and Roy Tucker; Carla remembered for his “Never let em see you Jones; Joseph Butler; Bobby Buckmaster and sweat” attitude. He lived life to the fullest. Barbara’s nieces and nephews, Pete Petrasek and He was a blessed man, and we were blessed to wife, Rachel along with Rosie and Vernon have him if only for awhile.

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Chuck is survived by his wife, Rossie V. Barbara loved helping on the farm, cooking, Jaso; his mother, Jetta Lou Thorne of Waldorf; baking, canning, gardening, reading, Sunday his children, Daniel R. Moudry of Chesapeake School teaching, playing softball, playing cards, Beach, Tracy D. Moudry of Waldorf, Brieann family/ friends gatherings, family vacations, W. Jaso of Lusby, Garrett G. Jaso of Lusby; his providing child care for 12 years, going to farm honorary daughters, Brittany Caruso of sales with Tuck, traveling across America with Chesapeake Beach, and Grace Reinhart of Hazel, supporting friends and family when they Lusby; his siblings, Jeff D. Thorne of Hughes- lost a loved one, caring for animals on the farm ville, Jetta L. Martyn of White Plains, and and especially Pierre, her little white dog that went Regina L. Thorne of Waldorf; one grandchild, everywhere with her. six nieces, six nephews, seven great-nieces, and Memorial contributions may be made to: seven great-nephews; and his cats, Buddy and Friendship United Methodist Church Building Peanut, and his bird, Lil Man. Fund, P.O. Box 72, Friendship MD 20758 or St. He was preceded in death by his father, Anthony's Church, P.O. Box 660, North Beach Alvin Rawlings Thorne, II; and his brothers, MD 20714.

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 A l f r e d Ullstrom, age 86, of Lothian passed on Sat., June 10, 2017 at Anne Arundel Medical Center. He was born in Staten Island, NY, on Dec. 22, 1930, to Elsie (Maata) and Oscar Ullstrom.

He was the beloved husband of the late Carole Regina (Karawan) Ullstrom, who passed in 2009.

Alfred was a veteran of the United States Air Force, retiring in 1970 after a career of over 20 years.

Along with spending time with his family he enjoyed dancing, bowling, baseball, swimming and especially hockey skating. He was also active with the Knights of Columbus for many years.

He is survived by two daughters; Laura Colicchio (Anthony) and Elizabeth Dixon (Cleveland), a son; Gary Ullstrom and two grandchildren; Joshua and Alexandra Dixon.

Family was extremely important to Alfred.

He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather.

Memorial contributions in his name may be made to the St. Mary of the Assumption Building Fund, 14908 Main Street, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772.

Lee Funeral Home Calvert in Owings handled arrangements.

 Dustin Kyle Vanlandingham, age 25, of St. Leonard passed away peacefully June 9, 2017 surrounded by family at The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore. He was born Feb. 22, 1992 in LaPlata to Jimmie Vanlandingham, Jr and Elaine (Rawlings) Vanlandingham. A building engineer by trade, Dustin had a passion for motorcycles and NASCAR. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Grace Ellen Vanlandingham and Jimmie Dean Vanlandingham, Sr.

Memorial contributions may be made to Dustin is survived by his loving parents Elaine Vanlandingham of North Beach; and a cancer research organization of one’s Jimmie Vanlandingham, Jr. and his wife choice.

Rausch Funeral Home in Lusby handled Christine of North Beach; maternal grandparents John Kent and Doris Wet herald arrangements.

Rawlings of Bryantown, MD as well as numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.  A celebration of life gathering will be held at a later date.

Thomas Elbert “May God be your partner on your final White died on June ride” from the Biker’s Prayer.

20, 2017 at home, Rausch Funeral Home handled arrangefollowing a long ments. illness. He was born on Oct. 29, 1939, in  Asheville, NC, growing up amid the John Lloyd beautiful Smokey Walker, Jr., age 79, Mountains of NC. Tom was the son of the late of Solomons, and Guy Reynolds White and Anna Worley White, formerly from and was preceded in death by his only sibling, Millsboro, DE, William Riley White, who died in 1993. passed away on June Tom is survived by his wife, the Reverend 16, 2017 at Nancy A. White, and five children: Robert Guy A s b u r y - S o l o m o n s White (Kathryn Ann Ray White); Kristen Health Care Center. Leigh Ringle Ketron (Robert James Ketron); Born Jan. 1, 1938 in Buffalo, NY, he was the William Thomas White (Karen Marie White); son of the late John L. Walker and Marie A. Robert Donald Ringle, Jr. (Michele Anne (Stever) Walker.

Moniger Ringle); Mary Anne White Daley John graduated from Syracuse Universi- (Timothy Bernard Daley). He is also survived ty. by fourteen grandchildren (four spouses); eight He married Becky Walker on Oct. 19, great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and 1973 and became an instant father to her nephews and their families. three girls. At that time he worked in cancer His loving family extends across the research at Flow Laboratories. He continued country and traditionally gathered each year to to work in research until 1992 when he and celebrate family and renew connections at Becky decided to open Mostly Irish, a gift Myrtle Beach. Often attending would be shop located in Rehoboth Beach, DE. He members of the White, Worley and Martin happily was the purveyor at this establish- families, including Martha Cline and Arthur ment until his retirement in 2007. Since that Martin. time he continued to be a very loving Tom also leaves his former wife, mother of husband, father, and Papa John to his grand their three children, Norma Gail Roberts of and great grandchildren.

Marshall, North Carolina and Colorado. Tom John is survived by his children, Julie A. attended school in his hometown, Marshall, Khalil of Leonardtown, MD; Michele Ivill NC. (Mark) of Apopka, FL and Sharon Madden He graduated from Marshall High School (David) of Leonardtown; grandchildren, in 1957, where he lettered in football. Having Daniel, Gabrielle, Elise, Melanie, Sarah, been awarded an academic scholarship, he Delaney and Luke; three great-grandchil- attended Mars Hill Junior College in NC. After dren; and sister, Sandra Wolgast of Grand one and one-half years, he transferred to Island, NY. Carson-Newman College where he taught He was preceded in death by his wife Bible Studies in the Tennessee Public Schools Becky; and his grandson, Shayne. as part of his Practice-Teaching requirements.

A Memorial Service will be officiated by In 1960, Tom, received his BA Degree from Monsignor Michael Wilson and co-officiated Carson Newman and in 1966 earned an MA in

by Pastor Charles Harrell on Mon., July 17 at Counseling from Western Carolina University.

10:00 a.m. in the Asbury-Solomons Auditori- After college, um, Solomons.

Tom returned to his hometown and taught middle-school for two years.

Continuing the educational process was of life-long importance to Tom. In testimony to this was his striving to further his own level of knowledge in many areas through continuing education at various area colleges and universities. Whether working on a specific degree, increasing his own knowledge in computing skills or learning something about a new Photoshop program, Tom was a life-long learner.

In the early 1960's, Tom and family moved to Maryland, where he taught two more years before becoming a counselor with the Anne Arundel County Public Schools. Four years later, he was promoted to Pupil Personnel Worker. Eventually Tom was selected to become Director of Pupil Services, assuming responsibility for the supervision of all School Counselors, Psychologists and Pupil Personnel Workers for the Anne Arundel County Public Schools.

Tom retired at age 52 and became a

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part-time Advisor/Assessor for the Maryland External Diploma Program, a role he served for seven years. Professional and personal affiliations throughout Tom's life included: Teachers Association of Anne Arundel County, International Association of Pupil Personnel Workers, Maryland State Association of Retired School Personnel, BPOE #622, St. James Episcopal Church; where he served on the Vestry and as a member of the Celebration Choir, St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church where he also served as a member of the choir and occasional soloist, and as a Member and Chairman of Board of Directors of St. Margaret’s Day School.

Hobbies during his life included genealogy, skiing, backpacking, playing cards, and writing. He is the author of two unpublished historical fictions, as well as collections of stories of family and friends.

In lieu of flowers, friends are asked to consider a donation to the St. James' Community Assistance Program, c/o St. James' Parish, 5757 Solomon Island Road, Lothian, MD 20711.

George P. Kalas Funeral Home in Edgewater handled arrangements.

 Ethel Ruth Wood, "Sunny," age 85, of St. Leonard went home to be with the Lord on Sun. June 18, 2017 at St. Mary's Hospital in Leonardtown. She was born in Baltimore on Sept. 27, 1931, and raised by Ross and Irma Brooks in Wheaton, MD. She graduated from Bladensburg High School in 1949, and married John Calvin Wood Sr. on Aug. 11, 1950.

Mrs. Wood was a loving, compassionate caretaker of Calvin's mother, Katie Weems Wood, until she passed. She worked for the family business, Wood Brothers Lumber Company, A&W Insurance, and Honeywell. She was also a hospital volunteer. She enjoyed golf, Florida, the beach, and painting. She was an avid tap dancer with a show troop well into her 60's.

But her greatest joy was spending time with her family. She was very proud of each one of them.

She is survived by her four children, whom she adored: Laura Wood Bowen, her husband Tim of Lusby; Joanie Wood Parkin, her husband Dave of Pinellas Park, FL; John C. Wood Jr., his girlfriend Michele Bowen of St. Leonard; and Lisa Wood, her boyfriend Steve Cratty of Lusby. She is also survived by nine grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren; and her siblings, Clyde Brooks of Bonita, CA; Joe Kirkwood of Alaska; Bert Brooks, Sacramento, CA. Pallbearers are Tim Bowen, Michael Bowen, Dave Parkin, Steve Weems, John Huntzberry, Steve Cratty, and Maynor Garcia.

Honorary Pallbearers are Pat Buehler, Ronnie Weems, Bootsie Wood, Johnny Gott, and Ronnie Wood.

"God has you in his arms, but we have you in our hearts."

Memorial contributions may be made to Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department, 450 Solomons Island Rd South / P.O. Box 976, Prince Frederick MD 20678.

Rausch Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

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CURRENT EVENTS County Announces July 4 Schedule The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners announces that county offices will be closed Tuesday, July 4, 2017, in observance of the Independence Day holiday. In addition: • The county senior centers will be closed and Meals on Wheels will not be delivered Tuesday, July 4.

• There will be no county bus service Tuesday, July 4.

• Calvert Library locations will be closed Tuesday, July 4.

• Mt. Hope, Southern, Northeast and Harriet E. Brown community centers will be closed Tuesday, July 4.

• The Appeal Landfill and county convenience centers will be closed Tuesday, July 4.

• Chesapeake Hills Golf Course will be open with regular hours July 4.

• The Calvert Marine Museum will be open 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday, July 4.

• Flag Ponds Nature Park, Kings Landing Park and Battle Creek Cypress Swamp will be open with normal park hours Tuesday, July 4.

• Edward Hall Aquatic Center and Kings Landing and Cove Point Park pools will close at 5 p.m., Tuesday, July 4.

4th of July Sale!

Save 20% on any red, white, or blue items at Shoppe for Hospice. Sale ends July 8. Come see us at 92 Central Square Dr., Prince Frederick (behind Outback).

(443) 432-3561.

Calvert County Farmers Markets Enjoy freshly harvested asparagus, potatoes, zucchini as well as blueberries, raspberries and even black raspberries. Stop at one of four outdoor farmers markets each week and at roadside stands to purchase fresh local produce.

• Tuesdays in Prince Frederick, Calvert Memorial Hospital parking lot, 3:00-7:00 p.m.

• Thursdays in Solomons at the Riverwalk north of Solomons Pavilion, 3:00-6:30 p.m.

• Fridays in North Beach, 5th St. and Bay Ave. 6:00-9:00 p.m.

• Saturdays in Barstow at the Calvert County Fairgrounds on Route 231, 7:30 a.m.-noon. Calvert County farmers markets are unique because they are primarily producer-only markets. The vendors sell produce raised by local farmers and each market offers products that are regionally available seasonally. For more info visit calvertag.com, or call (410) 535-4583 or (301) 855-1880.

Here and There During July Artworks@7th is featuring local acrylic artist Priscilla Catterton with her show “Here And There.” The show runs from Jul. 1–30. A meet the artist opening reception on Sat. Jul. 1 from 2:00-5:00 p.m. Support your local arts community, and enjoy the many pieces throughout the gallery.

Artworks@7th, 8905 Chesapeake Ave., North Beach. Gallery hours are Thu.-Sun., 11:00a.m.-6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. on the first Friday of each month. Call (410) 286-5278, visit our website at artworks@7th.com or facebook.com/Artworks@7th.

Saturday, July 1 Makers Market: Sea Glass & Beach Crafts. 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center, 13480 Dowell Rd., Solomons. Visit annmariegarden.org or call (410) 326–4640 for more info.

Brass play blues, jazz, Dixieland and other American styles in honor of Independence Day. 1:00-3:00 p.m. College of Southern Maryland, Leonardtown Campus, Lawn, 22950 Hollywood Rd., Leonardtown. csmd.edu/Arts or (301) 934-7828. Free.

Fireworks Over the Bay: At dusk offshore at Chesapeake Beach. Traffic patterns will be in place to enable traffic to flow with minimal stopping. Rain date, Jul. 3. For details, contact Connie O’Dell, codell@chesapeakebeachmd.gov or call (410) 257-2230 or (301) 938-4061.

Old-Fashioned Church Picnic: Fried chicken and many, many picnic favorites!

Live music by the "All Things New" band!

Moon bounce, arts & crafts, bubbles!

Fun for the young and young at heart!

Free. 12:00-4:00 p.m. Offered with the compliments of the Congregation. Union Tuesday, July 4 Church in North Beach, 8912 Chesapeake Ave. (next to Town Hall). QuesIndependence Day Parade: Begins at tions (410) 257-3555. facebook.com/N10:00 a.m. in Shady Side at Cedarhurst BUnionChurch. Everyone welcome!

Rd. and ends at the Community Center on Snug Harbor Rd. for the ceremonial raising of the flag. The Shady Side ComSunday, July 2 munity Center hosts this annual, free Summer Concert on the Lawn: The community event organized by members Dixie Power Trio with the New Line and community volunteers. Everyone is

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invited; entry is free. For more info, please Acoustic Music: For your listening contact Eddy Boarman at (443) pleasure, in the Lower Level Lounge, hear acoustic music by Ross Crampton from 370-8720.

7:00-11:00 p.m. American Legion Stallings Boat Parade: Watch a glorious parade of Williams Post 206, 3330 Chesapeake Beach decorated boats and crew showing their Rd., Rt. 260, Chesapeake Beach. Public patriotic colors! Parade begins at noon, welcome. More info (410) 257-9878. and can be viewed from many waterfront ALPost206.org. locations in Solomons. Vehicular traffic on the island will be restricted. Parking Saturday, July 8 available in the grassy area of Glascock Field, proceeds go to Boy Scout Troop Yard Sale: North Beach Fire Department 451 and SBA Fireworks. Thanks to the Auxiliary. 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. North Glascock Family for the generous use of Beach VFD, Rt. 261, Chesapeake Beach. the field. Please park in designated areas Tables $15, or two for $25; must be only; please respect private property. See reserved in advance. Contact Diana after facebook.com/solomonsbusinessassoc for 5:00 p.m. (410) 231-1775. updates and more details.

Yard and Bake Sale: Shop for treasures Fireworks Cruise: Come aboard the and tasty treats! All are cordially invited. historic Wm. B. Tennison for the best Proceeds benefit the Operation Christmas view in town. Bring a picnic basket, if you Child shoebox ministry. 8:00 a.m.-1:00 like, with your favorite food and libations. p.m. Union Church in North Beach, No children under seven. $30/person. 8912 Chesapeake Ave. (next to Town 8:00 p.m. till...... departing from the Hall).

Questions (410)257-3555.

Calvert Marine Museum Solomons. Rain facebook.com/NBUnionChurch. date, Wed., Jul. 5. No refunds unless the fireworks are cancelled on this date as Sharkfest: A hands-on opportunity to well. Registration required by Fri., Jun. explore the diversity of sharks and their 30. Contact Melissa McCormick at (410) remarkable history on planet Earth. Live 326-2042, ext. 41 or mccormmj@co.- sharks will be featured along with cal.md.us. sturgeon. 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Regular museum admission applies. Calvert Annual Fourth of July Fireworks: Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Solomons Island. 9:15 p.m. Vehicular Rd., Solomons. For more information traffic on the island will be restricted. call: (410) 326-2042 or visit calvertParking available in the grassy area of marinemuseum.com.

Glascock Field. See facebook.com/solomonsbusinessassoc for updates and more Country Dance: For a fun time, come to details. the upper level Ballroom at the American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206 on Route 260 in Chesapeake Beach. If you Wednesday, July 5 can't dance, teachers will be available to Shady Side Community Center: give free instruction. One hour lessons at Comprised of members from various 7:00 p.m.; dancing to the tunes of the surrounding communities dedicated to Southern Winds Band. from 8:00-11:30 fund raising activities to maintain the center p.m. $15/person includes fountain soft and give back to the community through drinks or draft beer, pretzels, and chips. events and charitable donations. Member- Public Welcome. For info call (410) ship is open and all are welcome to attend 257-9878. Reservations: Lbloyer@verimonthly meetings held on the first Wednes- zon.net. day of each month. 7:00 p.m. at 1431 Snug Harbor Rd., Shady Side. For more informaSunday, July 9 tion, please call (410) 867-2599.

Dee of St. Mary's Public Sail: Learn about watermen, workboats, and what they caught aboard an iconic ChesaFriday, July 7 peake Bay Skipjack. Experience the Behind the Scenes Tours of the MAC Patuxent River during a two-hour cruise Lab: The Maryland Archaeological Conser- aboard the historic Dee of St. Mary’s. vation Laboratory is a state-of-the-art facility $25/ages 13 and up. $15/children 5-12. that houses over eight million artifacts, (Sorry, no children under 5 permitted.) including collections from every county in Departs from the Calvert Marine Maryland. 1:00-2:30 p.m. Jefferson Patter- Museum dock, weather permitting, at son Park, 10515 Mackall Rd., St. Leonard. 2:30 p.m. Reservations required by For more information, please contact Ed noon Friday prior to the sail. For Chaney at (410) 586-8554 or email reservations and more info contact ed.chaney@maryland.gov.

Visit our Melissa McCormick at (410) 326-2042, website: jefpat.org. Free. ext. 41 or mccormmj@co.cal.md.us.

Tuesday, July 11 Dixie Ramblers Concert: On the Porch of the Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum,, 4155 Mears Ave, Chesapeake Beach. Concert begins at 7:30pm. Call (410) 257-3892 or visit cbrm.org for more info. Free. In case of inclement weather, concert will be held at the Northeast Community Center, Chesapeake Beach.

Wednesday, July 12 CSM Chautauqua Series: W.E.B. Du Bois is featured in this part of a Maryland Humanities series that commemorates the centennial of the United States’ entry into World War I by portraying pivotal historical figures from the period. 6:45 p.m.

College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts Lawn, 8730 Mitchell Rd., La Plata. Free. Rain location, Fine Arts Center. Visit csmd.edu/community/the-arts/special-events/chautauqua/ or call (301) 934-7828.

Thursday, July 13 CSM Chautauqua Series: President Woodrow Wilson is featured in this part of a Maryland Humanities series that commemorates the centennial of the United States’ entry into World War I by portraying pivotal historical figures from the period. 6:45 p.m.

College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts Lawn, 8730 Mitchell Rd., La Plata. Free. Rain location, Fine Arts Center. Visit csmd.edu/community/the-arts/special-events/chautauqua/ or call (301) 934-7828.

Friday, July 14 Thomas Rhett Performance: Multi-Platinum country artist Thomas Rhett performs live at the Calvert Marine Museum’s PNC Waterside Pavilion in Solomons at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $44 - $75 (additional fees apply). Visit calvertmarinemuseum.com or call (410) 326-2042, ext. 16 for ticket info.

Art Blooms 2017! Don't miss this spectacular gala event! An evening featuring art, tastings from local caterers, silent auction, music and spirits. $70/person for non-members; $60/person for Annmarie & Calvert Garden Club Members. 7:00-10:00 p.m. Proceeds benefit community programs Annmarie Gardens offers. Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center, 13480 Dowell Rd., Dowell/Solomons. (410) 326–4640. annmariegarden.org.

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