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Sincerely, Susan

By Susan Shaw

Saying Goodbye to Our Good Friend Diane In the last issue of the Chesapeake Current newspaper, (Go to the FaceBook page called Chesapeake Current to see the 07/13/17 issue if you missed it.), Diane Burr wrote a column called Moving On in which she said goodbye and shared some of her future plans. It made me cry when I read it.

Diane Burr is an amazing woman.

She grew up in Ohio and began her career in radio, television, and the print media when her grandmother agreed to send her to Radio Engineering School in Bradenton, FL. She described a very happy time in her life as she worked toward her license as an engineer. She had little money. She lived in a converted motel room since the former motel passed as a dormitory for students. Three students lived in a tiny one-bedroom unit: 2 each in twin beds in the bedroom and one on the pull-out sofa in the living room. The cramped quarters included tiny cooking facilities, but the beach was near and a local couple “adopted” the students including providing real meals and a family atmosphere. She described hitching a ride with another student to take the licensing exam in Miami since she did not have a car. Somehow, she got separated from her ride, as did another student from Alaska, who she found while riding the 50-cent bus from one end of the line to the other. It turned out that everyone thought the two were riding with someone else.

The school included students from all over the world, who bonded as a student body.

We can never go home. We can retire to the area where we have many happy memories and where the beaches and many other memory triggers still exist. So, it is not surprising that Diane is retiring to the Tampa area of FL. Diane Burr had a long and productive career in the television industry and with the Associated Press (AP). She tried her hand at teaching. Seven years ago, she had an idea for a local, very local, newspaper that would bring the Calvert County and Southern Maryland area the news they needed in their daily lives—just the opposite of the AP with its national focus.

She birthed the Chesapeake Current newspaper.

Fairly early on, the paper found its niche. It presented the news and opinions

local people needed and wanted to know.

The Chesapeake Current gave a voice to local businesses to get the word out about their goods and services. It gave a voice to non-profits and community organizations that needed to communicate the story of their good works. It helped the small towns communicate with their citizens.

The Chesapeake Current became Diane’s baby, along with her beloved cats.

The Chesapeake Current was the outgrowth of Diane’s stint as the volunteer Community Activities Director for North Beach. She started the North Beach Farmer’s Market. Have you been to the Friday evening Farmer’s Market recently?

Go! It is like a street fair, only with fresh food that is locally grown including beef, mutten, sausages, pigs feet, baked goods, fruits, vegetables, wine and beer of local origin, and more. There are antique cars and bikes, food venders, craftsmen, artists, seamstresses, micro businesses. To say that the market is successful is an understatement. It is a social event that draws the community together in a communal space to appreciate where we live. What an amazing accomplishment.

Diane’s contributions to the fabric of our daily lives is large. Her most recent idea was the 3rd Street Park in North Beach. Sunrise Park draws people of all ages together. If you haven’t witnessed the serenity of the 3rd Street park, you may want to visit.

So, why is Diane retiring now at the top of her game? As she explained in depth in her Moving On article in the last 07/13/17 issue of the Chesapeake Current, Diane is battling breast cancer.

It looms over her every day. Like many unfortunate women, she listened to a doctor who told her to wait to see if the pain in her arm would “go away.” When she finally changed doctors, her diagnosis was stage 4. Thankfully, a friend directed her to Dr. Rachel Brem at George Washington University Hospital in Washington, D. C. Diane believes that Dr. Brem, who gives information-filled talks periodically in Calvert County, saved her life.

Diane has left quite a legacy here in Chesapeake Country as she moves on. I feel grateful for all her gifts to all of us. She is hopeful that you will keep in touch.

Diane and Susan on the way to Diane’s retirement home.

She can be reached at BaysidePartners@gmail.com or on FaceBook. We know that she will be back to visit.

As I travel around Calvert and Southern Anne Arundel Counties, everywhere I go, someone stops me to tell me how much they enjoy the Chesapeake Current, generally, and this Sincerely Susan Column secondarily. I look forward to a continued collaboration with the

community I love so much! Diane, your baby is alive and intact and moving forward so you can relax and enjoy South Florida with no deadlines looming and your life your own. We will miss you!

About the Author: Susan Shaw is a retired Calvert County Commissioner and the author of Sincerely Susan columns in the Chesapeake Current. She can be reached at chesapeakecurrent@gmail.com

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Honor Salute for Vets One man served in the Army Air Corps during World War II. Another survived the invasion of Inchon and a typhoon aboard the USS Breckenridge.

Another was a decorated Korean War Veteran who would later become a local television broadcasting pioneer.

Each of these Veterans is now represented on the Veterans Tribute Wall which hangs in the Chesapeake Bay Room in the administrative building of Hospice of the Chesapeake’s John & Cathy Belcher Campus in Pasadena. The wall features photos of Veteran patients during their Honor Salutes, a ceremony recognizing and thanking them for their service to our country.

During the fourth annual Unveiling of the Veterans Tribute Wall on July 13, the pictures of 21 honorees were revealed. Guests enjoyed dinner followed by a moving ceremony that included Honor Salutes from active duty service members led by Marine Corps1st Sgt. Jimmy Richard, who also reflected on the importance of the program to the patients, their families and the military personnel who perform them. There also were messages from retired Navy Chaplain Wayne Bumbry, President and CEO Ben Marcantonio and the evening’s master of ceremonies, retired Navy Capt. Bill Malicki. Voices of Vets, Inc., performed “The Star-Spangled Banner” and “God Bless the USA.” Most moving of all, though, were the words of love and pride that came from the family members who attended the event, as they remembered their loved ones and shared poignant stories of how their parent, sibling or spouse had served. Over and over again the family members shared how important the Honor Salute was to their loved ones. For some, the act seemed as if it were a last rite. More than one family said their Veteran died shortly after the salute was performed.

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We Honor Veterans committee member and Honor Salute volunteer Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Abigail Paul speaks on behalf of Robert Taylor's family. He served in the Navy from 1951 to '61.

Marcantonio said that his organization considers itself to be the caretaker of the Honor Salute program, as he feels it belongs to the community. “Over the last 12 months we have conducted more than 120 Honor Salutes, more than three times the number conducted in previous years. And while it is an incredible number, it is in some ways more impressive that those salutes are conducted by Fort Meade service personnel, U.S. Naval Academy Midshipmen and other active duty volunteers from Anne Arundel and Prince George’s counties,” Marcantonio said. “Truthfully this is a community program conducted by some of the most generous individuals we’ve known.”

Calvert Hospice also performs Honor Salutes for its patients. This moving ceremony leaves the surviving families with additional memories filled with appreciation for the respect shown during a time when frailty may be far from past experience.

Caring for life throughout the journey with illness and loss is the mission of Hospice of the Chesapeake and of Calvert Hospice. For more information, please visit hospicechesapeake.org or calverthospice.org

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Museum Children’s Outreach Benefits from Grant The Calvert Marine Museum will be getting new Ipads and cases, cast and seine nets to be used for children’s programs and camps, and new easels as the result of a generous BlueFuture grant from West Marine, the world’s premier water life outfitter. West Marine has awarded $1,500 to 25 non-profit organizations across North America that are dedicated to getting young people on and around the water in recreational and education capacities.

The grants are unrestricted and West Marine allows grant recipients to determine how and when they use these funds. “No one understands the needs of

a community better than those living and working in that community,” says Deb Radcliff, West Marine Senior Vice President, Marketing. “We think these special organizations are doing incredible work to improve access to the water, teach valuable job and life skills, and encourage young people from all backgrounds to create and treasure their very own waterlife experiences.”

“The West Marine grant will enable the museum’s education department to expand its outreach and program potential through the acquisition of new equipment and educational tools,” said Jeff Murray, Deputy Director.

Volunteer Fire Truck Becomes Famous

By Dave Spigler With these steamy Southern Maryland days where the Heat Index has often been above 100, the last thing on our minds may be thoughts of Christmas.

But if collecting ornaments is your fancy, this idea may be right up your alley. Hallmark®, the greeting card company that has been producing iconic ornaments to be placed on Christmas trees since 1973, has chosen a “firetruck” as part of the 2017 Christmas collection being made available for gift givers and collectors alike.

Why is this a big deal five months prior to the “big day?” This is no ordinary firetruck, but rather a replica of the Forestville, Maryland Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) pumper truck that will undoubtedly prove to be a most sought-after item this year. This item will sell out early. For many families, it will be another decoration for their trees, but for others, it is an investment that will continue to grow in value. In the world of collecting, Hallmark® ornaments are one of the most desirable items thousands of

collectors anxiously await each year!

The firetruck ornament could also be a great gift for someone who is connected to a local Volunteer Fire Department. While Forrestville’s firetruck was chosen, it represents all of the volunteer fire departments and how vital they are to our communities and our safety.

Both Anne Arundel County and Calvert County have volunteer firefighters. Calvert County is still the only jurisdiction in Maryland with no paid fire personnel. Calvert County is all volunteer all the time.

It is also worth noting that while the proceeds from the sale of these ornaments may not benefit the Forrestville VFD, Hallmark® is presently aligned with Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, as well as UNICEF, with donations of approximately $21M over the years to these two organizations.

If you are interested in supporting your local volunteer fire department or the Forrestville VFD directly in conjunction with purchasing the ornament, you can reach them at (301) 883-7723.

Solutions Oriented Slagle to head Economic Development

By Norma Jean Smith Kelly Robertson-Slagle, Calvert County’s new Economic Development Director, effective July 24th, has a history with Calvert County. With 10 years of combined service, she has fulfilled many roles assisting County businesses. The appointment is an important part of the reorganization plan the board approved April 25 to improve overall county government operations and services to the public.

Slagle, who was most recently the business retention specialist in the Calvert County Department of Economic Development (DED), is well known to many of the businesses that she will be helping.

Slagle replaces long-time director Linda Vassallo who was appointed director of communications and media relations as part of the county’s recent reorganization.

Slagle established the county’s first full-time, intensive business retention and expansion program in 2005. As director of the Maryland Small Business Development Center, she provided leadership in planning, coordinating and overseeing the development, delivery and reporting of all professional programs, activities and services for the Southern Maryland region.

She has years of experience working on business retention and expansion projects.

“Kelly’s strong relationship with the existing business community, depth of knowledge as an economic development practitioner and proven dedication to service make her an excellent choice,” said BOCC President Tom Hejl. “Her experience, and the fact that she possesses working knowledge of county government operations, will help her easily and quickly transition to her new role.”

Slagle holds a B.S. degree in marketing from the University of Maryland. She has over 25 years of experience in govern-

Kelly Robertson-Slagle.

ment relations, business development, financial analysis, marketing, grant writing, program management, event planning and direct technical business assistance. In addition, she has extensive experience in working with new and expanding businesses and cultivating relationships between counties and the business community, economic development agencies, and state and regional agencies. She has also spearheaded several new entrepreneurship programs on behalf of Calvert County Government.

Kelly Robertson-Slagle has a history of working collaboratively with many stakeholders. She will hit the ground running in regard to being an important resource for all the local business community, no matter how small or how large.

Congratulations! to Kelly Robertson-Slagle on her new position and kudos to the Board of County Commissioners for hiring such a proven leader in the field of Economic Development!

To contact the new Director of Economic Development for Calvert County, look at Economic Development under services on the Calvert County website at co.cal.md.us. Or call 410-55-1600 and request to speak to the Department of Economic Development.

Her email is: info@ecalvert.com

Yard Or No Yard?

Aaron Warren wants to expand the concept that he now calls “The Yard”, loosely modeled after his former The Yard at 7th Street. He presented his concept plan to the North Beach Planning Commission (NBPC), who met on Thursday, July 20, a week earlier than regularly scheduled, to review his Category II Site Plan to open an indoor/outdoor facility.

The proposed venue is located at 8906 Chesapeake Ave. on the north corner at 2nd Street, now doing business as Metropolitan Appliance.

Mr. Warren proposes to establish a family friendly place to support local craft beer, wine and spirits; a venue to showcase local talent with music, poetry, comedy, performing artists; a place for local residents to relax and enjoy an evening with a few drinks; a social place, “not a place to get drunk!” He envisions a similarity to an evening that friends would have in their own back yard.

In his concept plan, the indoor space of 1400 sq. feet will be partitioned off from the Metropolitan Appliance Store, which is now the sole occupant of the building. The new area will contain a stage and bar with seating for about 60 people. It will contain a food service area as well as restrooms. It will be the primary venue and has to be constructed before the outdoor accessory area can be approved for use.

The outdoor space is a fenced-in area

that will include a stage, bar and seating.

It will be buffered with trees not only to abate noise, but to enhance the atmosphere of the outdoor space. Mr. Warren envisions it could also be used as a wedding reception space as well as a place for business or networking events.

The NBPC seemed to accept that the plan conforms to a Category II Site Plan.

They are concerned about parking. Mr. Warren is looking into public parking spaces available within a two-block area, but not in the residential area.

The meeting was open for public comment.

Most of the comments centered around three issues: the noise, the fact that it is next door to a very active church with al-anon meetings every night, and traffic/parking. Some attendees thought his concept did not fit the modern North Beach. They described it as harking back to the North Beach of 40 years ago. A few said they enjoyed the events Mr. Warren had at his previous location and hoped that he could be successful in this endeavor.

Commissioner Pat Haddon was adamant in saying this proposal will not be rubber-stamped, that “all of the I’s need to be dotted and the T’s need to be crossed.” It was unclear whether or not it may be approved at the next meeting.

Public comment is open for 10 days until July 31. Comments may be sent or delivered to the North Beach Town Hall.

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Crime Blotter The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office reminds citizens that the dangers of leaving children, pets and the elderly in vehicles during the hot summer months could result in a fatality.

in the shade are not sufficient safeguards. A child’s body temperature can rise up to five times faster than adults can. A child dies with 107-degree body temperature. Even if it is 60 degrees outside, your car can still heat Cracking a window open and parking up to well above 110 degrees.

Calvert County Sheriff’s Dept. Reports CDS Arrests Jul. 17, Antonella Custer, 40, and Christopher Gonzalez, 36, both of Prince Frederick were arrested for Possession of CDS Paraphernalia (syringes w/ CDS residue) and (bottled urine) Poss.

Jul. 17, Raymond Stallings III, 26, of Tracy’s Landing and Linda Martin, 59, of Tracy’s Landing were arrested. Stallings was charged with Possession of Cocaine and Heroin. Martin was charged with Possession of Heroin and Paraphernalia.

Jul. 16, Jason Riley, 36, of Prince Frederick was arrested for Possession of Zubsolv and (bottled urine) Possession and/or selling ‘clean urine’ for the purpose of Alter Drug or Alcohol Test.

Jul. 15, Matthew Thomas Zibreg, 31, of

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Owings was arrested for Possession of Heroin and Paraphernalia.

Jul. 11, Joseph White, 21, of District Heights was arrested for Possession of Methamphetamine, CDS paraphernalia, Disorderly Conduct and Resisting Arrest.

Arrests made earlier in July (dates not provided); Melissa K Tuzzo, 30, of Lusby for possession of OxyContin and paraphernalia.

Douglas Sutherland, 52, of Lusby for possession of paraphernalia.

Desmond Curtis Freeland, 27, of Chesapeake Beach for possession of barbiturates.

Kayla M Preddy, 21, of King George, Va. for possession of cocaine and paraphernalia.

Charles Bell Horton, 51, of Niagara Falls for possession of marijuana over 10 grams.

Rodney L Washington, 46, of Temple

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Hills for possession of cocaine.

Cortez W. Booze, 19 of Lusby was found in Timothy B Haut Jr, 31, of North Beach for possession of over 10 grams of marijuana. possession of heroin.

He was arrested and incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center. The Burglaries driver was found in possession of less than July 15, Deputies responded to the 8600 10 grams of marijuana and was issued a block of Chesapeake Lighthouse Dr., civil citation and released.

North Beach for a burglary. Residence was entered by force.

July 12, a vehicle was stopped on Rt. 4 at the Navy Recreation Center in Solomons Jul. 8 at 10:16 p.m. a burglary occurred in by Trooper First class Rucker at 7:12 p.m. the 800 block of Bison Ct., Lusby. Two for traffic violations. Michael L. Semiklose, individuals were seen running from the 31 of Mechanicsville was found to be in shed. Items stolen were a Black and Decker possession of Methadone. He was arrested leaf blower and a bag of miscellaneous and incarcerated at the Calvert County tools.

Detention Center.

Robbery July 9, deputies were dispatched at 5:34 a.m. to the 7 Eleven at 2849 W Chesapeake Beach Rd., Dunkirk for a robbery. Money was stolen from cash register.

Thefts July 7, deputies responded at about 7:06 a.m. to the Wawa located at Market Square Dr., Prince Frederick, for the theft of a stolen vehicle. It was recovered in Lusby.

Douglas E Sutherland, 52, of Lusby charged with Theft: $10,000 to under $100,000.

Jul. 10, between 4:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m., deputies responded to the 200 block of Helena Dr., Prince Frederick for a theft report; a 5 horsepower black go cart, with a community watch sign used as the floorboard, was stolen from the yard.

Jul. 13, Trooper First Class Matthews responded to the 3700 block of 8th St., North Beach, at 10:14 p.m. for a reported CDS complaint. The homeowner reported finding heroin in a basement bedroom when checking on the property. Several items were noted to have been removed from the home. Investigation revealed a TV that was removed from the residence had been taken to a local pawn shop. Jason T. Morgal, 22, of Bowie was located and arrested for possession of heroin and theft.

Morgal was incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.

Warrant Service / Possession of CDS Paraphernalia July 13, vehicle was stopped for traffic violations on Dalrymple Rd., Sunderland, at 9:27 a.m. by Trooper First Class Warrick. Victoria G. Wilson, 28 of Armory Rd. was found to be in possession of CDS Jul. 13, deputies responded to the 11300 Paraphernalia. Investigation revealed block of San Gabriel Ct., Lusby for a theft; Wilson had multiple open warrants. She was arrested and incarcerated at the Calvert bicycle stolen.

County Detention Center.

Jul. 13, deputies took a report for a recovered stolen vehicle. The vehicle had Warrant Service / False Statement to been stolen from the 900 block of Augustus Police Officer Dr., Prince Frederick. Vehicle recovered.

July 11, Trooper First Class Davis stopped a vehicle for traffic violations at 2:29 a.m.

Jul. 14, deputies responded to the Fastop on Rt. 4 at the Thomas Johnson Bridge in located at 4990 St Leonard Rd, St. Solomons. A passenger in the vehicle, Alain Leonard, for a theft report. A sailboat and J. Redmond, 24, of Hillcrest Heights, trailer were stolen from an adjacent lot. originally gave Davis a false identification and later, after his true identity was Destruction of Property established, was found to have an open Jul. 1-6, a vehicle in the 1900 area of warrant through Prince George’s County.

Richard Lane, Lusby, was scratched with a He was arrested and incarcerated at the sharp object.

Calvert County Detention Center. The driver was issued a civil citation for July 6, a home in the 8800 block of possession of marijuana and was released.

Buckingham Ct., North Beach had its solar Concealed Deadly Weapon lights damaged.

July 16, an intoxicated person walking on Jul. 2-9, deputies responded to the 200 Rt. 4 near Wood Acres Ct., Prince block of Helena Dr., Prince Frederick for a Frederick, was observed by Trooper First theft report. A lock was cut off a storage Class Costello at 12:47 a.m. Johnny W. Caputo, 55, of La Plata advised his vehicle trailer: nothing stolen. had broken down and he was attempting to Jul. 2, deputies responded to the 4000 get to Prince Frederick. While transporting block of 15th St., Chesapeake Beach, for Caputo to Prince Frederick, Costello damage to vehicles; 5 vehicles were keyed. observed a possible weapon in Caputo’s pocket. After a pat down, an expandable Maryland State Police Reports metal baton was located. Caputo was arrested and incarcerated at the Calvert CDS Violation County Detention Center.

Jul. 10 at 11:40 p.m., Trooper First Class Kaitz stopped a vehicle for traffic violations All persons charged with a crime are on Rt. 4 near Robshire Manor Rd. considered innocent until proven guilty in a Huntingtown. A passenger in the vehicle, court of law.

Tribute Bands

Why So Popular?

By Susan Shaw On one of the hottest nights of the summer, my sweetheart and I went to the Chesapeake Resort and Spa (CBRS) to hear the Jersey Boys Tribute Band. I had been to one of the outdoor concerts last summer and had enjoyed sitting on the sand on a lovely summer evening at sunset watching and listening to a band perform under the band shell. It reminded me of listening to music in front of the band shell in Washington Park in Casper, WY as a child.

I had been to see the Broadway play, Jersey Boys, a few years ago. I rated it a 10. I had also seen Frankie Valley in concert at DAR Constitution Hall about two decades ago. He was a consummate performer. Thus, the choice of Jersey Boys amongst the many choices at the CBRS. The Jersey Boys Tribute Band was delightful! I got up to take a photo of the band member who imitates Frankie Valley’s voice. He came toward me to dance with me. We tried a spin. Spins don’t work in that sand, as I learned when I fell.

The experience made me think about how popular tribute bands have become and who attends their concerts.

Is it just about nostalgia? After all, everyone does not have a 1953 Seeburg Juke Box to play their many 45’s. I noted that while the majority of the crowd were baby boomers, all ages were represented. Some families seemed to be enjoying the family outing.

On Saturday, July 15th, we were invited to interview The Spinners before enjoying their show.

The Spinners still has an original member of the band, so they are not technically a tribute band. During the interview, I asked them about the popularity of older groups like theirs. But first, I wanted to know more about who they were.

The Spinners.

music, “No, we are sticking with the original music. The audience likes to sing along. They like the familiarity.

They like the feeling of hope and joy that emanates from the music. They know all the words. The music is in contrast to all the fear-mongering and divisiveness on tv and in the media. It harkens back to a simpler time. We do not want to disappoint our fans.”

The show was so authentic. The singers moved in sync. They did elaborate choreographed spins and turns.

They sang four-part harmony. The music was uplifting and inspiring. We left feeling relaxed and happy. I know why these groups are so popular amongst a broad demographic. We

ALL want to feel that brief respite from all the conflict and all the bad news bombarding us.

Note: This is the first in a series of articles about music and entertainment trends in Southern Maryland.

The Jersey Boys “Frankie Valley”.

The surviving member of the originals Spinners is Henry Fambrough. I had to ask which one he was. He is a very youthful and spry 78 year old. He related how the band started in Detroit with a group of housing project kids. I asked Mr. Fambrough how he selected his newer singers. He replied, “auditions and word of mouth.” It turned out that Jesse auditioned. Marian lives in Atlanta, GA, but he grew up in Detroit as a competitor of Jesse’s in singing competitions. Jesse knew he was good.

Ronnie is also from Detroit.

They told me that they are on the road about 70% of the time, but the intense traveling is in the summer months, while they get more time off with families in the winter. I asked about their outfits. It was another hot evening. They were wearing blue silk suits with white satin shirts and blue silk shoes. They told me that if it got too hot, they would shed their jackets.

(They did.)

Marty Madden asked about Dionne Warwick, who recorded with the band in the early days. Mr. Fambrough said that Dionne was “a great lady and a great friend.” When asked who performed Dionne’s part in the music, he said, “I do.” (He did, spectacularly.)

Circling back to the question of why tribute bands and older bands are so popular today, the band members chimed in that it was the music. “The music is full of love and happiness.

Most of today’s music, not so much.” I asked if they were adding in some new

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CSM Athletes Honored for Academics

Pride & Joy A Soprano Sings her Service

By Susan Shaw If you ever want to hear exquisite music, consider attending the retirement ceremony for an Air Force First Sgt. who also happens to be a soprano. That was the precise scenario when a gaggle of Anne Seaton Baker’s groupies caravanned to the Airmen of Note’s Studio at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D. C. on July 13th for Anne’s retirement ceremony. That particular Thursday was sweltering as we gathered at the Huntingtown United Methodist Church (HUMC) parking lot. Logistics were required to get everyone on base. As our parade headed up Route 4, one van suffered a catastrophic blow-out. Thankfully, no one was injured, but now Anne found herself in 100 degree heat trying to problem solve how to get everyone to her retirement ceremony on time from a location just past the Patuxent River Bridge on Rt. 4 northbound where there is no shoulder.

In a way, it seemed appropriate that Anne would be doing just what she was retiring from doing: problem-solving.

When you travel performing with a military music group, problems arise.

Ann Seaton Baker’ ceremony was riddled with what the program called “Special Music,” the National Anthem sung by a Captain who came as a gift to Anne. We heard the Singing Sergeants, the Airmen of Note, and others. We saw photos of Anne in many different productions and roles, always singing.

I got to know Anne because she is my grandson’s Sunday School teacher at HUMC. She is looking forward to providing a musical ministry with the children of the church. Anne and her husband, Harry Baker, have two adopted daughters, Jazlene and Aryana or Jazzy and Ari, who are six and eight. She wishes that Calvert County had a 4th of July parade.

She plans to be more active in HUMC while she hunts for a musical role at a church in the vicinity.

As I watched her holding her two daughters on her petite frame, I

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Master Sgt. Anne Seaton Baker.

had to admire this dynamo. Her service to our country may look different from a combat soldier’s, but she has travelled all over the world to entertain her fellow airmen and the public. She has juggled family and career. She has retained her sense of humor about getting to the studio on time to be honored with a plethora of awards. She is one of the multitude of active duty service members living quietly in our midst as they contribute to the community fabric. May you have fair skies and tailwinds, First Master Sergeant, Anne Seaton Baker.

Note: This profile of Anne Seaton Baker’s retirement is the first of many articles highlighting our local service members. To suggest other service members to be profiled, please send a note to ChesapeakeCurrent@gmal.com.

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“Congratulations to our CSM student athletes who are receiving awards for high academic achievement,” said CSM Executive Director of Student Life and Athletics Michelle Ruble. “They all displayed a stellar work ethic, mastered time management skills and were disciplined in setting and achieving goals.

We are very proud of their accomplishments and wish them continued success.”

Scholar-athlete honors came from the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), Region XX and Maryland Junior College Athletic Conference.

The NJCAA honored four CSM athletes with a NJCAA Academic Athlete Award: Corrine Fernald (softball) second team, Derek Taitano (baseball) second team, Alexander O'Neil (golf) third team and Zach Wehausen (baseball) third team.

Students must have a minimum of a 3.6 GPA on a 4.0 scale.

Region XX All-Academic Team awards went to Cody Fischer (baseball), Wehausen (baseball), Fernald (softball), Kassidee Dull (women's soccer) and Ayla McDonough (women's soccer).

A cumulative GPA of at least 3.50 is required for nomination.

MDJUCO Academic Awards went to first-year athletes Alex O’Neil (golf), Derek Taitano (baseball), Shawn Ortiz-Robinson (men's basketball) 21 and Fischer (baseball).

MDJUCO Academic Awards for second-year athletes went to Wehausen (baseball), Fernald (softball), Dull (women’s soccer) and McDonough (women’s soccer).

To be considered for the MDJUCO Academic Awards, a first-year student must pass 18 credits in two semesters, complete in a varsity sport and have a GPA of 3.5 or

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Zach Wehausen

Corinne Fernald.

higher. A second-year student must pass 42 credits in four semesters in addition to the first-year criteria.

Fernald (softball) and Wehausen (baseball) were honored with all three of the organizations’ athlete/scholar awards.

For information on athletics at CSM, visit athletics.csmd.edu.

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By Patti Steuckler

Reverse Mortgage: A Snare or a Solution?

“When you have cancer, you notice everything,” said 64-year old Annette Williams, as she refreshed her bright pink lipstick. “Every now and then I get the eyelash glue out to put some eyelashes on, so I can feel that I look cute.”

These days, however, Williams has more to worry about than eyelashes, or even cancer. She has less than 60 days to find somewhere to live as her family home in Huntingtown has just been foreclosed upon.

The family’s financial troubles began in 1997 when Williams’s father, Harry R. Williams, had an accident that left him with a traumatic brain injury and wheelchair bound.

By that time, she had already moved back home to help care for her widowed father and her twin sister who suffered from cerebral palsy.

When the family expenses became too much, a home equity loan was taken out on their 20 acre property.

Within a few years, Williams said, “It got to where my savings were exhausted. We couldn’t make payments for the home equity loan.”

Reflecting on that time, she lamented, “Daddy got scared and I got scared. We talked to an attorney and we got scared about getting foreclosed upon.”

That’s when, in 2002, she and her father decided to take out a reverse mortgage to pay off the home equity loan. Their property consisted of a two-story home, a small tenant house, two barns, and a newly erected cell tower with a lease agreement that paid them $650 per month.

“We saw a tv ad,” said Williams about how their journey to obtain a reverse mortgage began, which they considered a solution to their financial crisis. But, by the end of 2012, Annette had begun battling cancer, and her father passed away. That’s

when she said the loan servicer, Reverse Mortgage Solutions, initiated legal action for the loan to be paid in full.

Since then, Williams has been convinced that the bank committed mortgage fraud because it should never have allowed a reverse mortgage on her father’s home. She states that the guidelines prohibit a reverse mortgage on income-producing property like her father’s, which earned rental income from the cell tower and the tenant house. Furthermore, she contends that her father did not have the capacity to understand that his acreage could not be subdivided after obtaining a reverse mortgage. The family had planned to sell some of the land with the tenant house and the cell tower. “We’d own that free and clear and daddy would have had some money to live off of,” said Williams.

Since the time that her father took out a reverse mortgage loan, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has made many changes. “In recent years, there have been complaints over problems with reverse mortgages, including large costs, aggressive marketing techniques, and the danger of default if insurance and property taxes aren’t paid on time,” said Robbie Loker, a Reverse Mortgage Consultant with Primary Residential Mortgage, Inc, who was not the loan officer involved in the Williams’ loan.

The most recent change was in 2015 with a requirement to conduct a ‘financial assessment’ of all applicants to determine their capacity to meet the financial obligations and to comply with the mortgage loan.

According to National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association, homeowners must currently have at least 50% equity in their home. The

Annette Williams holding a picture of her late father.

reasons to consider a reverse mortgage include to supplement retirement income to meet expenses, to delay taking social security, to manage costs of in-home care, and to pay off an existing mortgage. Loker added, “the goal is for the homeowner to understand his/her options in order to make an informed decision on whether a reverse mortgage is right for them.”

“You have to be extremely

cautious in your approach to this financial product and you need to have not only a relative, but also an attorney, to understand everything involved, and what you can and cannot do,” said Williams. Regarding her father’s experience, she added, “He was blindsided. He was just very obedient and did what they told him to do.”

The results are devastating for his heirs.

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Money Matters YOUR

By L Lyn S Striegel riege riegel

These days it is hard to avoid the “get cash quick” advertising commercials. It seems so easy, especially if you need money fast. You know the adage: if it looks too good to be true, it probably is. As you will see below, easy money options can be very expensive.

Look for another way to solve your money problems while you keep away from these five get cash quick/easy money options: 1. Debt Consolidation Loans: Banks and finance companies offer loans to consolidate all your debts and pay them off with a new loan.

Sounds good, but carefully check the fine print. The amount of interest you can be charged on the new loan can vary from 10% to more than 40% depending on your credit rating and the security you post as collateral. If the debt consolidation loan is “secured”, that means you will be required to post collateral to secure repayment of the loan. In most cases, that collateral will be your home or vehicle. If you default on the consolidation loan and have secured it with your home, car or other property, the finance company can foreclose on your home, take your car or other property.

Easy Money May Not Be So Easy Make sure this type of loan is worth having.

2. Pawnshop Loans: At pawnshops, you leave your property, like jewelry, electronic and photo equipment, musical instruments and firearms with the shop in return for a loan of 25-60% of the item’s resale value.

The average amount of a pawnshop loan is $75-$100. You are given a few months to repay the loan at high interest rates that can vary from 12% to 240% or more depending on whether state law restricts the interest rate charged by pawnshops. If you default on the loan, the pawnbroker is the new owner of the property.

3. Refund Anticipation Loans (“RALs”): Tax preparation companies offer RAL loans for the short time frame between the date when the taxpayer receives the refund and the date when the IRS repays it by depositing the refund into the lender’s account. This is usually only a one or a two week span of time. The amount of the loan is the amount of your anticipated refund minus the loan fees and the tax

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preparation fee. The interest rates on these loans can be expensive: annual rates of 70% are not uncommon.

There also are other risks with these loans. If your refund is less than expected, you will still be responsible for paying the full amount of the loan.

If you default, the lender can assign the debt to a collection agency and hurt your credit rating. All because you didn’t want to wait one or two weeks.

4. Payday Loans: Payday loans are a fast growing phenomenon with payday loan companies becoming a replacement for banks. With a payday loan, you give the lender a check and get back an amount of money less than the face value of the check. Or, you can sign an agreement giving the lender the right to withdraw money either from your bank account or from a prepaid credit card to which money, like wages, is regularly added. For example, you give the lender a check for $300 and the lender pays you $250 in cash and keeps the remainder as his fee. The lender holds the check for a few weeks (until your payday). At payday, you must pay the lender the face value of the check ($300) usually by allowing it to cash the check. If you cannot make the check good, the lender requires you to pay another fee ($50). At this point you owe the lender $350 (the $250 you borrowed plus the first $50 fee plus a new fee of $50). If you need another loan that week, the lender charges another fee and so on. The annual interest rate on payday loans can range from 200 to 500% and more.

5. Car Title Loans: When you get a car title loan, a bank agrees to make a secured loan against the value of your car. You keep and drive the car, but the lender keeps the title as security for repayment of the loan, as well as a copy of your car keys. Missing even one payment can mean losing your car. Lenders may also ask you to use your home, as well as your car, as collateral. Missing a payment with your home as collateral means you risk losing the home. Interest rates are steep with these loans because your car is considered a used car with a restricted resale value and

monthly finance charges of 25% (300% annual interest rate) are not uncommon. Since these loans are often targeted to members of the military, Federal law prohibits lenders from charging more than 36% interest to military personnel. There are no restrictions on interest that can be charged to non-military personnel unless state law regulates interest rates.

The term “usury” is defined in Webster’s as “the lending or practice of lending money at an exorbitant interest.” All States, including Maryland, have laws prohibiting usury. Interest rates in Maryland range between 6 and the usury limit of 33%, but lenders have found ways to ignore State usury laws. How? One answer is that national banks are allowed to charge their customers, no matter where they are located, interest at the rate allowed by the state in which the bank is located. North Dakota has repealed its usury laws which is why banks like Citibank and others have their principal offices in North Dakota. North Dakota’s lack of an interest rate cap has become the standard national interest rate on credit cards.

Another reason State usury laws are ignored is that many consumers now use loans provided through the internet by out-of-state lenders. Be aware that loans provided through Indian tribes are not subject to Federal or State usury laws.

The bottom line to all of these get cash quick/easy money schemes is that they are just that. You are going to pay dearly for getting that cash. Why put yourself in that position? Setting aside even a small amount of money from every paycheck in an emergency fund is a much better and less expensive way to handle your needs for cash.

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

By Bob Poston MS, CFT

A More Fit You I want to talk to you about living life to your fullest physical potential every single day by becoming a more fit you. Begin by making a decision.

Decide that you are going to make choices that will build you up rather than choices that will break you down.

The choices I am referring to have both a physical and a mental impact.

Choose to be stronger not only on the outside, but on the inside, too.

As you make your decision, look at the four components of fitness: cardiovascular & pulmonary health; musculo-skeletal integrity; psychological well-being; and nutritional support.

Within these four components, there are five fitness basics: exercise; managing stress levels; drinking water; nutritional intake; and supplementation.

Cardiovascular & pulmonary health deals with your level of aerobic conditioning. When you are performing your “cardio” workout, you should be doing some huffing and puffing.

That means if you are jogging on a treadmill, your conversation with the person next to you should sound a little breathy. That does not mean you can’t say a couple of words without sucking in some air. It means you should sound slightly out of breath. If you do not have a heart rate monitor to track your heart rate beats per minute, you can use a method known as the Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE). Using the RPE method, rate your breathing on a scale of 1 to 10. You should be feeling like you are at a 6 or 7+.

The musculo-skeletal component brings in the resistance training that I have written about in the past, a very important component to fitness. Resistance training builds muscle, which makes you stronger. It increases your metabolism, which in turn, burns more calories. It can increase bone density which helps fight osteoporosis.

Stretching helps you to improve your flexibility. A strong and flexible body is a great result of building a more fit you.

Do you notice how good you feel after a workout? Those feel good chemical reactions that take place in the body are the psychological parts of a

more fit you. When you exercise, endorphin levels rise in the body. The brain produces the calming and feel good chemicals of serotonin and dopamine. These two chemicals reduce your perceived levels of pain and promote feelings of well-being. Have you heard the phrase “a runner’s high”?

These chemicals provide very positive and energizing feelings that relate directly to your outlook on life.

The importance of daily water intake cannot be underestimated. I tell my clients to drink 50% of their body weight in ounces of water per 24-hour period. The old 8 glasses of 8 ounces or “8x8” is easy to remember and a minimum to get daily. Our bodies are approximately 60+% water. Water is needed for our bodily functions, like sweating, for example. Sweating is the body maintaining temperature control.

Water is needed to replace sweat. Your kidneys require water to remove waste and toxins. Water is needed to transport nutrients to your cells. It provides cushioning for your joints. Your joints are 70% water. Not having sufficiently hydrated joints leads to arthritis. Your muscles are over 75% water. Staying well hydrated is reflected in the health of your skin, as well. Water should be consumed before, during and after exercise. An easy way to check your water intake is to look at the color of your urine, which should be clear to a pale yellow, like straw. A bright yellow to orange color shows signs of mild to severe dehydration. If you are thirsty, you are already dehydrated.

When I talk to clients about nutrition, I start by asking them what the first 3 letters of DIET spell. When you restrict your caloric intake to less than what the body requires to support its daily functions, your body starts to shut energy requirements down, starting with slowing your metabolism.

At the other end of the spectrum is the over consumption of useless calories.

These are the calories that compose most American diets, the Standard American Diet (SAD). Your diet needs to consist of lean protein sources and fruits and vegetables. Fruits and vegeta-

bles should be raw, fresh and lots of colors. Your goal should be 9+ servings a day of fruits and vegetables and not the old 5 to 8 we were taught years ago.

Once a fruit or vegetable is picked from the vine, it starts to lose it nutritional value. In most American cities, from vine to grocery shelf can take many days. By the time you consume the food, it has lost 30% or more of its nutritional value. This time of year, we have a great opportunity to get fresh fruits and vegetables locally with all of our farms, roadside stands, and farmer’s markets. You can visit www.mypyramid.gov to get an up-to-date look at how the pyramid has changed over the years.

The last piece of this puzzle is supplementation. I want to stress that supplements do just that; they supplement, but do not replace, a solid nutrition plan. Your nutrition should be 95% or more whole, real food. There are a ton of bars and powders on the market. A good number of them are touted as meal replacements, but they should only come into play when real food is not available. It is better than skipping a meal all together, as we do not want to start slowing down our metabolism due to the lack of food as

fuel. Read those labels very closely as you look for something that is low in fat and sugar since some protein bars (and powders) can have as many calories as a candy bar.

There you have it my friends. I hope this review helps you to make the changes needed to become a more fit you. Most folks cannot make 180 degree changes instantly. Start with small steps (small choices) as you gradually increase your strides to lifestyle changes that will put you on the fitness path. As always, I wish you great success.

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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Calvert Rocks!

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Spreading Simple Joy with the Calvert Rocks! Project

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outhern Maryland has always been known as being naturally beautiful. But with the hustle and bustle of daily life, work, and school, some don’t have the time to enjoy it or may take the natural beauty for granted. Luckily, a new creative initiative is here to get you outside and exploring with your friends and family, all while spreading kindness and joy in your community.

Rock painting is a nationwide community based project that has been steadily growing from coast to coast, and even outside the continen-

tal United States, since the end of last year. While it’s not clear exactly who started it, FaceBook (FB) quickly took hold of the trend and countless groups were created for various states, counties and towns, all filled with locals who were excited about the prospect of painting rocks, hiding rocks, and hunting for rocks painted by others.

One of the largest networks can be found at The Kindness Rocks Project online, where visitors can find nationwide events, share stories, and contribute to a map of where rocks have been placed.

The goal is simple: to brighten people’s day and inspire creativity.

The rules are almost as simple: if you take a rock, you’re encouraged to leave a rock. Don’t leave them where lawnmowers might get to them. Don’t place them in businesses.

Calvert’s own iteration of the project, Calvert Rocks!, was begun in May. Just search on FaceBook for the Calvert Rocks! FB Group. There are 973 members as of July 25th. There is also a FB page, which is not as user-friendly as the group. The Calvert Rocks! FB Group was created by locals Tanya Dodson and Christy Bredahl, who found each other via the magic of the Internet. Christy had previously visited Florida where her children found painted rocks. The back of the rock directed her to a Florida based FB group with 40k members. Tanya is originally from the Northern Neck of Virginia, where she learned about the hobby. She decided to begin a local group to spread the love in Southern Maryland. The farthest a Calvert Rocks! rock has been found so far is Alaska!

Jane Connor’s Rock.

surrounding them has to offer. You may find yourself exploring somewhere that you’ve never been before, rediscovering a place you forgot you loved, or even finding new favorite spots as you “hide” your rocks!

It’s also an opportunity to make new friends. For those who enjoy creating with a group, every Tuesday from 11AM-7PM through Labor Day, Butterflies & Wishes Tea & Sweets in Chesapeake Beach will be hosting their own painting event. They will have painting supplies and rocks on hand for no charge, or you’re welcome to bring your own.

This far spreading movement creates what we all need more of in life: positive messages and acts of kindness, no matter their origin. So get to painting, get to Tanya Weaver Dodson, Admin. of Calvert Rocks! hiding and finding, and most importantFaceBook Group. ly, spread the love. It’s amazing what one “It’s a great way to spend time with little message on a rock can do to change kids, away from technology,” says someone’s day for the better.

Tanya Dodson, Calvert Rocks Creator.

Participating is easy. All you need are some rocks and painting supplies and a bit of creativity. It’s a fun and relaxing activity for children and adults alike. For any lacking inspiration, a quick Google search for “rock painting” will provide plenty of ideas. Since this is an activity that is largely comprised of younger participants, G/PG artwork is preferred.

Inspirational messages and quotes are quite popular. Mention “Calvert Rocks!

FB Group” on the back of your rock creation, or hashtag your city or county if you live in a surrounding area. That way, if someone finds your rock and posts it online, you’ll be able to find it!

This is an activity that is meant to get members of the community outside and exploring everything that the beauty

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Christy Bredahl’s son, Rhys.

About the Author: Linzi Falk grew up in Marlton until she was 12, when she moved to Huntingtown and became Chesapeake Current Editor, Susan Shaw’s daughter. She has a degree in Creative Writing for Entertainment from Full Sail University in FL. While Linzi currently resides in New Orleans, LA, where she is the Events Editor for a daily newspaper, she remains in close touch with her family and friends in Calvert County. Linzi is also an artist. See Astir Art on FaceBook.

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Welcome to the New Team

By Susan Shaw

In the 07/13/17 Edition of the Chesapeake Current, the readers learned that the Chesapeake Current newspaper had been sold to a new owner, Susan Shaw, and her partners. Who is this new team?

What do we envision for this publication moving forward?

As the new Editor and Content Manager of the Chesapeake Current, I have been spreading the word wherever I go. The reaction has been extremely positive. I hear, “You have the perfect background for it” and “Terrific because you know the community so well” and “I really like your writing” and “I look forward to your Sincerely Susan Columns, so I know I will like the whole paper,” and “I like your way of talking straight without being insulting,” and I like how the paper is local.” Good news, folks! The Chesapeake Current will stay hyper local to Calvert County and Southern Anne Arundel County in its focus.

Our philosophy is very simple: Up to now it has been hard to get the word out in Southern Maryland. We want to be the publi-

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cation that gets the local word out to you. You will see little difference in the beginning as we master the timing, the technology and the nuances of printing in 2017. As time goes by, you will see broader coverage of what matters to you locally with new columns and new voices such as Patti Stueckler’s How’s the Market? Column (Should we call it House the Market?) and articles on music trends such as today’s article on Tribute Bands and many others.

We welcome Letters to the Editor, so let me know what you think at ChesapeakeCurrent@ gmail.com.

Who is this “we” to whom I refer? My partners are: Bobby Gill handling Advertising and Distribution; Carolyn Gill handling Accounting and Billing; Darcey Clark handling the Website at ChesapeakeCurrent.com and Administration and IT; Mike Clark handling Technology; and Guy Stone, Jr., filling in everywhere, as needed. You may have noticed that we are three couples, each with

unique strengths. We are also quite excited to undertake this new adventure!

The Chesapeake Current survives on advertising. We are distributing 10,000 copies to over 500 outlets with a reach of about 25,000 readers. Those outlet numbers are increasing daily. We want everyone in Calvert County to be reading the Current because that’s how we can get the word out. That’s how we can build a stronger community with a greater sense of pulling together for the betterment of all of us. Please patronize our advertisers and let them know that you appreciate their support of this community news source.

You might even suggest that they consider advertising with us. If you are a businessperson, we want to help you grow your business as we grow ours. Let us help you. We are selling ads on both the website and in the publication.

I would like to briefly address some concerns that I have heard.

Yes, all the partners are Christians.

We believe that we have been called to do this work at this time in this place. Yes, we will present other viewpoints. Yes, we are all Republicans. Yes, we will present other viewpoints. Yes, we are all white and over 50. Yes, we will present other viewpoints. All the articles will be written by the same people.

Please see articles written by a variety of sources. Do you see a pattern?

The best ways to contact us are through the email at ChesapeakeCurrent@gmail.com. Just tell us in the subject line to whom you are directing the email. We appreciate letters. Our website is ChesapeakeCurrent.com. Our FaceBook page is Chesapeake Current. On it, you can page through the present and future editions. Our phone number is 443-646-3288 for voicemail. You will get a return call. Better yet, stop each of us on the street and let us know how we are doing and any suggestions for the future. It’s Chesapeake Current time!

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Owners: Susan Shaw, Darcey Clark, Bob and Carolyn Gill.

Founder: Diane Burr Editor/Content Susan Shaw Events/Police/Obituaries/Pets Norma Jean Smith Advertising/Distribution Bobby Gill

Accounting/Billing Carolyn Gill Graphic Design Guru Mackie Valdivia Distribution Team Kyndal Christofferson

Website/Admin/IT Darcey Clark Current Contributors: Linzi Falk Dave Spigler Lisa Bierer Garrett Lynda Striegel Bob Poston Patti Stueckler

The Chesapeake Current is THE ONLY locally owned and operated media outlet in our area. We serve all of Calvert County and Southern Anne Arundel County.

Don’t be confused – we are not associated with anyone else, especially those who try to copy us and only exist to send business to St. Mary’s County. None of our content is syndicated – it’s all local and all about our communities. The Chesapeake Current is a “priceless” (free) publication, available at more than 500 locations in the two counties.

The Chesapeake Current is owned by Chesapeake Current LLC, which is solely responsible for its form, content and policies.

Copyright 2017. All rights reserved. No content or images may be used for any reason without express written permission.

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 Shirley Ann Bailey of North Beach passed away July 10, 2017. She was born June 29, 1966 in Washington, DC to Elmer and Anna (Parker) Harkness. She moved with her family to Calvert County at the age of 12, and graduated from Northern High School in 1984.

She married Frank Lee Bailey in 1995. They made their home in North Beach until he passed away in 2009. Shirley later remarried Steve Jenson on June 29, 2016. She was employed as a lawyer’s assistant with Cullen & Dykman in Washington, DC and later with Jaklitsch Law Group in Upper Marlboro.

Shirley was a member of Mt. Harmony United Methodist Church. She enjoyed dogs, reading, cooking, helping others, giving advice and talking with members of her Multiple Sclerosis support groups. Most of all, she loved spending time with her family, especially her children.

Shirley was preceded in death by her previous husband, Lee. Shirley is survived by husband Steve Jensen and children Amber L. Bailey, John C. Bailey and Holly A. Bailey. Also surviving are her mother, Anna Harkness of Owings; father, Elmer Harkness and stepmother, Nancy, of North Beach; brothers, Michael and Brian Harkness; mother-in-law, Pam Bailey; sister-in-law, Sherie

Bailey; and close friend, Pam Smith.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, 2219 York Rd., Suite 302, Timonium MD 21093 (nationalmssociety.org).

Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

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High School in 1948 and moved to Washington, DC to work for several government agencies. She married Richard in 1951, and they raised their family in Hyattsville. She later worked in the offices of the Dart Drug Corporation. Charlotte and Richard moved to Lusby.

Charlotte enjoyed spending time in Ocean City, traveling to B & B's, and visiting family in St. Mary's County. Charlotte was famous for her stuffed ham, which she made for many a family gathering. A woman of strong faith, she was active in her church.

Memorial contributions may be made to Middleham and St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 10210 H.G. Trueman Rd., PO Box 277, Lusby MD 20657 (middlehamandstpeters.org).

Rausch Funeral Home in Lusby handled arrangements.

Charlotte Ann Bennett of Leonardtown, formerly of Lusby, passed away on July 12, 2017 in Washington, DC. She was born November 10, 1931 in Tall Timbers. Charlotte was the youngest of ten children born to the late Louise Virginia and Oliver Burton  Milburn. She was the loving wife of Richard David Allen Henry Bennett who preceded her in death in Berkley passed away 2008. on July 6, 2017. He She is survived by two daughters, was born on October Deborah Xinis (James) of Owings and Barbara 14, 1957 at the U.S. Prawde (Eric) of Olney. She is also survived by Air Force Hospital on her loving grandchildren, Sarah Xinis Bolling Air Force Base Boutaugh (Scott), Daniel Xinis, Alyse Prawde in Washington, DC. and Emily Prawde. Charlotte was preceded in David traveled death by her siblings; brothers, Harvey, Stephen, James, Robert, George, and Elliott extensively with his family as an “Air Force Milburn and sisters, Virginia Stone, Delma Brat” before settling in North Beach in 1972.

David attended Northern High School Bennett and Elizabeth Johnson. and played football and baseball as a boy. In his Charlotte graduated from Great Mills free time, David enjoyed watching the Redskins and NASCAR with his friends. He especially loved attending family gatherings.

David was well known for his wonderful smile and his kind heart. He had many friends and could always be counted on for a good laugh.

He would often leave his beloved North Beach, but was always drawn back. “He always had North Beach sand in his shoes.”

He is survived by his father and mother, Earl David Berkley and Pauline (Polly) Marie (Davis) Berkley; his children, Sharlene Marie Jones, David Berkley, and Joshua Berkley. He is also survived by his sister, Patricia (Berkley) King; two brothers, Wayne Edward Berkley, and Bruce William Berkley. David is also survived by his grandchildren, and many loving nieces and nephews.

Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

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elderly with their healthcare needs until her own health started to fail.

Dianne leaves to cherish her memory her devoted sons, Roosevelt and Douglas (Reka),; an honorary grandson, Devaughn, and granddaughter, Serenity; sisters, Shirley, Mable, Phyllis (Lowell), Queenie, Rita, Geraldine and Virginia; brothers, Larry (Georgia Jean), Estep, Tyrone; a special nephew, William "Bill" Kyler, Jr. and a host of nieces and nephews that she loved and cherished. She also leaves behind numerous other loving relatives and friends.

God watched over her as she suffered and knew that it was time to call her home. God gently blessed her loving eyes and took her in his care.

Sewell Funeral Home in Prince Frederick handled arrangements.

 Stanley John Colarusso, Jr. of Lothian passed away July 17, 2017 at his residence. He was born June 7, 1952 in Washington, DC, to Stanley John and Janet Esther (Shipe) Colarusso. John was raised in the Washington, DC area and graduated from Potomac High School.

He was employed as a telecommunications specialist with Verizon for many years until his retirement.

John enjoyed watching football and was an avid Washington Redskins fan. He also loved spending time with his dog, Maria.

John was preceded in death by his wife, Sharon Colarusso; sisters, Nancy Dade and Marie Higgs and his parents, Stanley, Sr. and Janet Colarusso. He is survived by his children; Stanley John Colarusso III and his wife Caryn of Broomes Island, Jessica M. Colarusso of Upper Marlboro and Heather R. Colarusso of Clinton.

He is also survived by grandchildren; Eric, Christopher, Jonathan, Jaden and Gianna as well as his sister, Sharon Flynn and her husband Dave of Owings.

Memorial contributions may be made to NAMI Maryland, 10630 Little Patuxent Parkway, Suite 475, Columbia MD 21044 (namimd.org).

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Dianne Kyler Brooks, affectionately known as Di Di by her nieces and nephews, was born on February 27, 1950. She was the oldest daughter of the late Kenneth and Queenie Kyler. Dianne departed this life on July 13, 2017.

Dianne was a life-long resident of Calvert County where she attended school.

Dianne enjoyed cooking, dancing, and caring for her family. Family and friends were Dianne's passion and delight. She loved to host and entertain, and frequently had family dinners at her home. Dianne also loved the Redskins.

Dianne held several long-term careers including work at Baltimore Gas & Electric and Direct Mail, from where she retired in 2013.

During her retirement, she loved to assist the

Ardis Michael Cole passed away on July 13, 2017 at Burnett-Calvert Hospice House in Prince Frederick. He had lived in Dunkirk since 1980. Ardis was born September 15, 1924 to Michael Solomon and Bessie (Horn) Cole in Cotton Valley, Louisiana.

When he was a small child, the family doctor told his parents that he would not live more than a few years. After serving in WWII, he asked the doctor what had been wrong with him.

The doctor hemmed and hawed but never answered. As it turned out, he lived longer than any of his relatives.

He met his future bride, Marian Davis, on a blind date. They were married February 15, 1948 in Linthicum Heights and celebrated sixty-five

years of marriage until her death on September 3, 2013.

Ardis served in the Navy during WWII in the south Pacific. During the Korean War, he was in the Reserve Officer Training Corps while attending college at Louisiana Tech. He graduated in 1953 with a degree in Electrical Engineering, and joined the Air Force, serving until he retired in 1974 as a Lieutenant Colonel.

Ardis was the father of four children; James Michael Cole, of Fresno, CA, Thomas Ardis Cole of Severna Park, Mary Eileen (Michael) Covault of Meridian, Idaho, and Russell William (Margaret) Cole, of Laurel. As a father, Ardis was known for being able to fix anything. If something broke, “Daddy fix” was heard throughout the house. As his children grew up and left home, he would travel to their homes and find projects to keep himself busy. He also never gave up a chance to go fishing.

Ardis was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; sister, Gladys; and brothers, Curtis and Calvin Cole. He is survived by his four children and six grandchildren; Summer Cole, Ronda (Stacy) Gentry, Aynnie (Kurtis) Miller, Sarah (Chadwick) Davis, Richard Evan (Ruby) Wells, and Emily Wells; a step-grandson, Jon Covault; nine great-grandchildren; and a step great grandson.

Ardis had a great love for Jesus, and in his later life told how he would pray during the War to be kept safe, and that his prayers were always answered.

Memorial contributions may be made to Children’s National Medical Center, 111 Michigan Ave NW, Washington DC 20010.

Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

 Richard Henry Creek was born on July 6, 1946, in Jewell, MD to the late Earl B. Creek & Mildred V. Creek. He was the 5th eldest of 8 children.

Richard was educated in the Southern Anne Arundel County Public School System and in 1964, graduated from Bates High School in Annapolis.

In 1966, Richard enlisted in the United States Army. During his tenure, he was deployed to Korat, Thailand. It was in the US Army that Richard furthered his love of auto mechanics. Richard was honorably discharged in 1969. Upon his return to Maryland, he met the love of his life, Diane L. Creek (Jones).

They were joined in holy matrimony on July 15, 1972 in Upper Marlboro. They were proud parents of Cynthia Easton (Craig), Monica Creek, and Latisha Creek.

Richard began his early career as a commercial driver and working as a concrete finisher, completing major projects such as basement finishing, swimming pools, sidewalks and patios. In 1981, Richard joined the Prince George's County Dept. of Corrections where he worked for nearly 20 years. During his tenure, he fostered many friendships, and was well known among his colleagues. Of his many accomplishments throughout his correctional career, some of his proudest moments were receiving recognition for Officer of the Year and his Retirement. If you truly knew Richard, a joke or two was an everyday occurrence. He had the gift to make anyone laugh and a

warming spirit that made everyone smile.

Richard always looked forward to an annual trip with friends and family to Maple Grove Raceway in PA. He had a special gift for repairing cars and could diagnose or fix nearly any type of vehicle. His greatest loves were his motorcycles and his love to ride. There were many road trips with family and friends throughout the years which he cherished.

Other special hobbies included playing and coaching softball, hunting, playing card games, traveling, watching Westerns, The Price is Right, and his favorite team the "Dallas Cowboys". Richard raised his children and grandchildren to love the Cowboys, too!

Another favorite family tradition was his Saturday morning appointments with the family for "Yard Sailing.”

Richard was a dedicated husband, father and friend to many. He had an unconditional love for his family. He spent much of his life ensuring everyone had what they needed, and planning family vacations and gatherings.

Family was truly important to Richard. His wife, children and grandchildren were the highlight of his life. His most favorable family time was his annual Labor Day picnic and his Christmas breakfast with the family.

In 2015, through regular check-ups, Richard was diagnosed with an illness. Even during this difficult time, his sense of humor prevailed.

Always seeking to grow his relationship with God, on February, 26, 2016 Richard was baptized in Jesus’ name at Mt. Gethsemane Holiness Church in Huntingtown.

Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Earl & Mildred Creek, and siblings: Geraldine Creek, Mildred (Tootsie) Coates and Elsworth (El) Creek; Mother-in-law, Vivian Jones; and close friend, Allen Booth. He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife, Diane L. Creek and daughters: Cynthia Easton (Craig), Monica Creek and Latisha Creek; grandchildren, Shequanda Creek, Termaine Creek, Teara Smith, Naaila Cooke, Brandon Creek and Mykaela Bailey; siblings: Audrey Chase, James Creek (Betty), Ida Creek, Rachael Morrison (Jay); brothers-in-Law, Milton Jones, Wilbert Jones, Alvin Jones and Jay Morrison; sisters-in-Law, Doris Creek, Evyonne Jones, Janet Jones, Betty Creek, Dorrine Jones; son-in-Law, Craig Lamont Easton; 19 nieces, 11 nephews; special family friends, Michael Bailey and Mustapha Dumbuya; special pets: Zeus and Sarabi.

Sewell Funeral Home in Prince Frederick handled arrangements.

loving friends.

Judith was a 17 year pancreatic cancer survivor and a 14 year lung cancer survivor.

Family invites friends to Lee Funeral Home Calvert, 8200 Jennifer Lane, Owings MD 20736, on Saturday, August 5 from 10:00 a.m. until start of Funeral Services at 12:00 p.m. Inurnment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, Inc., 2141 Rosecrans Avenue, Suite 7000, El Segundo CA 90245 (pancan.org).

Lee Funeral Home in Owings is handling arrangements.

 Barbara Jeanine Easley of Huntingtown, formerly of Callaway, passed peacefully holding her daughter's hand, surrounded by her family on July 9, 2017 in Annapolis.

Born in Danville, IL, she was a daughter of the late Charles O. and Willetta E. (Tanner) Downing.

Barbara was the beloved wife of the late Joseph Hanson and Charles Easley. She worked as a secretary at the University of Maryland, retiring in 1998. She had moved in with her daughter this past January, completing the family home. She especially enjoyed the butterfly garden that was planted for her. She will be missed by her many beloved friends and her family.

Barbara is survived by her two children; Janet Lea Smith (Mark) of Huntingtown and John Jay Hanson (Regina) of Bowie; three grandchildren, Brendan Joseph Smith and Kristen Jeanine Smith Charles (Philip) of Huntingtown and Jacylyn Hanson of Bowie.

She also leaves behind a special friend, Charles Shifflett. She was preceded in death by her brother, Carl William Downing.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the George Washington University School of Medicine, Wegener's Granulomatosis research.

Lee Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

 Dolores Catherine (Shifflette) Gibbs of Hu ntingtown passed away on June 25, 2017, at her home after a brief illness.

Delores was born in Washington, DC on March 1, 1936, to Agnes (Dolan) and Carl Early Shifflette, Sr. She grew up in SE Washington, DC and moved to the Oxon Hill/Fort Washington area of Prince George's County in 1967 and in 1994 relocated to Calvert County.

For many years, Dolores was a union banquet waitress at major Washington, DC hotels. In 1971, she married Wilmer "Bill" Gibbs and together they started B&D Enterprises, LTD, selling jewelry and crafts at various Washington Metropolitan area venues. Dolores was a talented entrepreneur and businesswoman, creating and selling beautiful jewelry. In recent years, she loved spending time with friends at the Calvert Pines Senior Center in Prince Frederick and enjoyed playing Bingo at local Calvert County firehouses.

She is survived by sons; Robert L. Campbell, Jr. (Lois) of Huntingtown, Stephen L. Gibbs (Leslie) of White Plains and Paul F. Gibbs (Dawn) of Charleston, SC; grandchildren, Jessica King (Wes) of Port Republic, Stephanie Campbell of Lusby, Christopher Gibbs (Ashley) of Arnold, Angela Gibbs of Jessup, Jacquelyn Gibbs of St. Leonard and Natalie Gibbs of Indian Head; great-grandchildren; Avery and Finley King, Logan and Everleigh Gibbs, Dylan Redding, Jacek and Trenten Gibbs, Meradithe Gibbs and Bryceson Saravia. She is also survived by her brother, Jack Shifflette (Ruth) of Lewes, DE and other family members. She was preceded in death in 1985 by her husband, Wilmer "Bill" Gibbs and brother, Carl Shifflette, Jr. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Calvert County Hospice, PO Box 838, Prince Frederick MD 20678 or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, PO Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis TN 38101 or to Disabled American Veterans, PO Box 14301, Cincinnati OH 45250.

Lee Funeral Home in Owings handled the arrangements.

 Judith Ann Joseph of Clinton passed away on July 19, 2017. Judith was born on September 30, 1944, to Susie (Pasano) and Joseph Esposito. She worked for the Prince George’s County Board of Education.

After retirement, she began running KENO and serving carryout at Texas Ribs in Clinton. During this time, she served their famous ribs to President Obama. She became known as the “Pit Boss” and was dearly loved by all her customers and co-workers.

For 48 years, she was the beloved wife of George Joseph. She was the loving mother of Julie M. Joseph; sister of Linda Martin, Steven Esposito (Betty), the late Petty, Florence, Rosie and Jimmy. She is also survived by many other family and

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Lowena was preceded in death by her parents, James and Eunice; her husband, Oscar William (Billy) Lusby Jr. (Calvert County Sheriff in 1971); her daughter, Sue Lusby and grandson, Shane Woodard.

Visitation will be held at Rausch Funeral Home in Broomes Island on Sat., July 29 at 10:00 a.m. A memorial service will follow.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Prince Frederick Rescue Squad, 755 Solomon's Island Rd., Prince Frederick MD 20678.

Rausch Funeral Home in Port Republic handled the arrangements.

James Joseph Kennedy of Chesapeake Beach passed away on June 27, 2017, at Anne Arundel Medical Center. He was born in Providence, RI, the son of the late Eugene and Winifred (Hudson) Kennedy.

He was the beloved husband of Mary T. (Mazzullo) Kennedy.

James was retired from the U.S. Navy, where he worked as a naval photographer.

He enjoyed fishing, watching the Washington Redskins and the Boston Red Sox, collecting stamps and coins, and listening to Oldies music.

Along with his wife, he is survived by  three children; Mary Beth Kennedy (Jonathan), Jamie Lynne Kennedy-Jones (JonaJohn Robert than), and James J. Kennedy Jr.; one grandMumaw of St. son, Russell "Mac" Jones, and brother, Leonard passed Robert Kennedy. He was preceded in death away at home on by his brother Eugene Kennedy, Jr. July 12, 2017. He In lieu of flowers, memorial contribuwas born in Chevertions may be made to the Chesapeake Bay ly, on September 12, Foundation, 6 Herndon Avenue, Baltimore 1941, to Rose and MD 21211 or to a charity of your choice.

John Mumaw.

Lee Funeral Home in Owings handled John was a police officer for PG funeral arrangements.

County, retiring in 1984 as a corporal. He was an active member of the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #89 in Upper  Marlboro.

L o w e n a John was a lifetime fisherman who ( N a n a / M a m a B u g ) loved being on the water. He loved Viola Lusby passed computers, sports, especially the Washingaway July 14, 2017 ton Redskins and the Nationals. From a at Anne Arundel young age, he loved baseball, eventually Medical Center. She receiving a scholarship offer from Georgewas born to the late town University. He also enjoyed going to Eunice Fern Buffer the beach, driving Corvettes and he loved and the late James dogs.

Buffer on February 8, 1939 in NatchiJohn was the loving father of the late toches, Louisiana.

Vicki Mumaw. He was the uncle of Alayne Lowena enjoyed spending time with Thorpe, Debbie Himmelreich, David her loved ones, singing karaoke and being Thorpe and Chris Thorpe. He is also the designated driver. She enjoyed listen- survived by his cousin, Kay Gariglio and ing to classic country music and watching many other family and friends. her soaps on the television with her dog, Memorial contributions may be made Baby, by her side. to the F.O.P. #89, PO Box 510, Lothian She is survived by her children; Jimmy MD 20711.

Lusby, Sharon Adams, Chris Lusby and Lee Funeral Home in Owings handled June Gibson; her sibling, Raymond Buffer the arrangements.

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Darlene K. Nalls of Chesapeake Beach, passed on June 27, 2017 at Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC. She was born in Illinois, the daughter of Maynard Long and the late Elsie Long.

Darlene was a registered nurse for 48 years, most recently with Chesapeake Home Health Care. She enjoyed listening to music, shopping, going to the beach, and spending time with her grandchildren, as well as the rest of her family. She was a very giving person who enjoyed giving to and helping others.

She is survived by her father; two children; Laura K. Janney and Steven W. Nalls; two granddaughters, Heather Nicole and Savanna Noel Janney; one great-grandson, Grayson Wedington; three sisters, Deanna Anderson, Danette Byrne, and Denise Fordyce. She was preceded in death by her mother and brother, Wesley Long.

Lee Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

C h a r l e s “Chip” A. Norris of Chesapeake Beach, passed away peacefully at home on July 16, 2017. He was born on February 12, 1956, in Washington, DC, to Teresa (Erlenbach) and Joseph A. Norris, Jr. Chip was the beloved husband of Valerie (Curran) Norris for over 30 years.

Chip worked for the Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Dept. in various positions for 32 years, retiring on October 31, 2009. He was a member of the District Heights Volunteer Fire Dept. and the North Beach Volunteer Fire Dept. He also enjoyed fishing, photography, fund raising for the fire departments and motorcycles, especially Harley Davidsons.

He is survived by his wife, Valerie Norris, and father, Joseph A. Norris, Jr. He was the brother of Nancy N. Walter, Terri Norris Wood and Joseph A. Norris, III. He is also survived by eight nieces and nephews and one great nephew.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, PO Drawer 498, Emmitsburg MD 21727 (firehero.org).

Lee Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

 Jon W. Netherton of Owings, passed away on June 30, 2017, at Georgetown University Hospital. He was born on January 25, 1945, in Washington, DC to Cora Mae (Walker) and Russell W. Netherton.

Jon worked and retired as a project manager for the Library of Congress, then worked at Advanced Auto for a number of years. The last few years he worked for Karen’s of Calvert as a delivery driver, but flowers were not the only thing he delivered.

He also gave everyone he saw a warm smile and a friendly greeting.

Jon had a number of hobbies. He really enjoyed driving his Corvette, coaching baseball for the American Legion and Babe Ruth. He loved to travel, watch old westerns, sci-fi and the nature channels. He enjoyed watching sports and was a very devoted fan of the Washington Redskins, the Capitols and the Nationals. In 1963, Jon designed his Senior Yearbook. His creativity and artistic nature was evident throughout his life.

For over 50 years, Jon was the beloved husband of Sharon (Dixon) Netherton. He was the loving father of Kelly Ann Guss and Keri Netherton; and the devoted grandfather of five grandchildren, Jason, Dylan, Luke, Blake and Delaney. He was the brother of James Netherton and Jan Williams. He is also survived by numerous other family and friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to End Hunger in Calvert County, PO Box 758, Huntingtown MD 20639 or to St Jude Children’s Research Hospital, PO Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis TN 38101 or to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 22718, Oklahoma City OK 73123.

Lee Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

 Daniel Mark Parks, Sr. of Broomes Island passed away on July 12, 2017 in Prince Frederick. He was born in Broomes Island on February 3, 1931 to the late Thomas G. and Annie

Denton Parks.

Daniel spent his life on Broomes Island where he enjoyed fishing, water skiing, ice-skating, and sleigh riding down Dalton’s hill. Not only did he teach his kids to enjoy these sports, but many of the neighborhood kids, as well. His teaching continued over many ball seasons where he coached and was the empire for the little league and Babe Ruth ball games.

Daniel served in the Army for about two years during the Korean War, and worked at the Patuxent River Air Airbase. On Sundays, he could be found driving the church bus, going around picking up the kids and taking them to Broomes Island Wesleyan Church for Sunday school.

Husband of the late Nettie M. Parks, he is also preceded in death by his son, David Kevin “Stumpy” Parks and his siblings, Alice Thrasher and Carroll Parks. Daniel is survived by his children, D. Mark Parks, Jr. and his wife Jan, P. Timothy Parks and his wife Marilyn, and Jenifer Dawn Parks Price and her husband Gary. Daniel is the grandfather of Kirk, Danny, “Tim”, Jr., Jonathan, Kimberly, Samantha, Allen, and Bobbi; step grandfather of: Jamie, Landon, Gary, Jr., and Elton. He is also survived by great grandchildren: Taylor, Jordon, Carissa, Gabby, Caleb, Amanda, Erik, Emily, Randy, Riley, Zoey, Michael, Shania

and Cameramen; and his sisters, Annie Elliott and Lorraine Bowen.

Memorial contributions may be made to Broomes Island Wesleyan Church, 8520 Church St., Broomes Island MD 20615 or to Calvert Hospice, PO Box 838, 238 Merrimac Ct., Prince Frederick MD 20678 (calverthospice.org).

Rausch Funeral Home in Port Republic handled arrangements.

 William Rex Nutwell of Churchton passed away peacefully July 12, 2017. He was born to William G. and Audrey (Wood) Nutwell on March 16, 1937 and raised in Deale.

Rex was a homebuilder until retirement.

He enlisted in the Army and was stationed in Korea. Rex was a founding member of Friendship Community Baptist Church, where he served as a Deacon. He had a great love for the Lord and enjoyed telling people about Jesus.

He was also an avid fisherman and enjoyed summers on the Chesapeake Bay. Rex is survived by his wife, Gerda J. Nutwell; stepchildren, James W. Anderson and wife Susan of Churchton, Karla Gomoljak and husband Tim of Edgewater, Susanne Burgos of Churchton and Johanna White and husband Joe of Edgewater. Also surviving are numerous grand and great-grandchildren; sister, Barbara Faulkner of Deale and brother, Bruce Nutwell and wife Carol of Waldorf.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Richie Highway, Pasadena, MD 21122 (hospicechesapeake.org).

Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

 Henry Chestine Powell passed away suddenly on July 13, 2017 in Raleigh, NC. He was born November 13, 1934 in Green Sea, SC and graduated from Loris High School. He

then received his B.A. from Omaha University.

Henry joined the U.S Air Force and was stationed in Morocco, England, Japan and Spain. He retired at the rank of Captain, after 25 years, from Andrews Air Force Base. Following his retirement from the Air Force, Henry worked for DC Metro as a contractor and retired in 1985.

He was also an antique dealer for over 40 years. Henry was a member of the American Legion Post 206 in Chesapeake Beach.

He enjoyed his dogs, fishing, traveling and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

Henry was preceded in death by his previous wife of 46 years, Monique Powell and sister, Betsy Holland. He is survived by his wife of six years, Singna McDonald Powell and son, Douglas C. Powell and wife, Elodie. Also surviving are grandchildren, Zoe, Claire, Noah, Luna and Emma, and sister, Sue West of Gulfport, MS as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

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

Arrangements were provided by Rausch Funeral Home in Owings.

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Jan Maclean Smith of Solomons passed away peacefully at home on July 18, 2017. She was born on November 11, 1945 in Hamilton, Scotland, the loving daughter of Robert and Jane

(Campbell) Lippe.

Jan was the Director of Housekeeping for the Four Seasons Hotel, Watergate Hotel and the Jefferson Hotel in Washington, DC; the Phoenician in Scottsdale, AZ; the Cloister of Sea Island, GA and most recently 2101 Connecticut Avenue Luxury Condominiums, in Washington, DC. Jan was an expert in her profession to which she was passionate and was very dedicated. She loved people.

Jan is survived by her husband, Robert A. Smith; step-mother, Morag Lippe of Hamilton, Scotland; sister, Dorothy Loudon of Lanakshire, Scotland; and step-children, Elizabeth and Joseph Walter of Bel Alton; Daniel and Rachael Smith of Huntingtown; and Aaron and Lyndsey Smith of Prince Frederick; along with many grandchildren and extended family members.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 22718,  Oklahoma City OK 73123 or to Calvert Hospice, Audrey E. PO Box 838, Prince Frederick MD 20678.

Lee Funeral Home in Owings handled Seibert of Shady Side passed away on July 18, arrangements.

2017 after a brief illness. She was born in Annapolis on October 12, 1932 to Esther and Crandall Trott of Shady Side. She attended Southern High School and married James L. Seibert, Jr. in 1950. She was a homemaker who enjoyed gardening and playing softball in her younger years.

Audrey was preceded in death by her husband, James. She is survived by a son, James L. Seibert, III, his wife, Jennifer and one grandson, Darren, of Dunkirk and one brother, Steve Trott of Shady Side. Audrey was also preceded in death by her parents, Esther Irene and J. Crandall Trott of Shady Side; a sister Naomi Hinton of Shady Side; and her brothers, Calvin Trott of Galesville and Stanley Trott of Shady Side.

Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

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John Albert Tierno of Leonardtown, formerly of Solomons, passed away on July 15, 2017 at home. Born August 28, 1931 in Camden, NJ, he was the son of the late John and Rachael Tierno.

John graduated from Hadden Heights High School in Haddenfield, NJ. He served in the U.S. Navy from May 28, 1953 until March 8, 1955. John married his wife, Janice Elaine (Bradburn) Tierno on July 9, 1955 in Solomons. He was a past Commander of the American Legion Post 274 and a member of the Prince Frederick Masonic Lodge No. 142. John was also a supporter of the Wounded Warrior Project.

John is survived by his wife, Janice E. Tierno; his children, Kimberly Venus of Leonardtown, Bonnie Lanz of Fairfield, CA, and Mark Tierno of LaCygne, KS; six grandchildren; and two great grandchildren.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary's, PO Box 625, Leonardtown MD 20650 or to Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka KS 66675 (woundedwarriorproject.org).

Rausch Funeral Home in Lusby handled arrangements.

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Don Stapleson (flute), Pete Fields (guitar), Fred Lieder (cello) and guest pianist Brian Ganz .

Credit: Kathryn Stapleson On Friday July 28, at 8 pm the Clazzical Project comes to Annapolis with “Bringing You the Clazzics.”

The Project is comprised of accomplished musicians who play classical music in jazz arrangements and offer humorous “anecdotes” along the way. Featured are Don Stapleson (flute), Pete Fields (guitar), Fred Lieder (cello) and guest pianist, Brian Ganz, who will perform the original composition. The concert will be held at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Annapolis (UUCA), 333 Dubois Road. Tickets are $15 at the door. For more information, visit www.tinyurl.com/UUCA-concerts or call 410-266-8044 Monday – Thursday.

The program will include Debussy's Reverie, Mozart's Minuet in F, Bach's Minuet in G and C.P.E. Bach's Solfeggietto and other blended pieces. For each piece, Brian Ganz will play the original classical piece; Don Stapleson follows with brief commentary about how the piece became jazz and then the Clazzical Project artists offer their jazz interpretation.

The Clazzical Project group (aptly coined by the group as “outside the ‘Bachs”) crosses over classical music to jazz to appeal to music lovers of all kinds. After the classical rendition you will enjoy “ingenious and beautiful juxtaposition of jazz treatments against iconic classical melodies” according to Jeffrey Silberschlag, Music Director of Chesapeake Orchestra and Italy’s Alba Music Festival. The performance will take you on a journey of mind bending “What ifs”; combining famous

classical works with improvisational jazz. Through stories both fictional and funny, commentaries on each piece include an almost believable fantasy allowing you to imagine the possibility of unusual musical classical composer and jazz artist meet ups surprising the listener again and again.

The Classical Project trio combines well-known musicians who discovered their mutual love of improvisation, storytelling and their ‘outside the box’ music tastes. Don Stapleson (flute) is director of the St. Mary’s College Jazz Bands and performs with his group, The Don Stapleson Quartet, and has performed with Ray Charles, Wayne Newton, Nancy Wilson, and Martha Reeves. Pete Fields (guitar) has mastered diverse musical styles and unique guitar techniques with performances in the U.S. and Europe. His repertoire ranges from classical guitar, jazz, and Latin music.

His release “Stillness of the Heart,” is a collection of compositions for classical guitar and has received airplay throughout the country. Fred Lieder (cello) has been a fixture on the Washington area music scene playing classical, jazz, blues, rock and Celtic. He has arranged rock tunes for solo cello including works by the Beatles, Stevie Wonder, Jimi Hendrix, and Carlos Santana. Lieder released his solo instrumental tunes on “Cello Blues” and his first book My Cello Has the Blues. Guest pianist Brian Ganz known for his mastery of classical music is considered a leading pianist of his generation. He has performed world-wide with major symphonies and won international prizes.

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USO Night in Solomons USO Night is an event held to honor those who trained at WWII Solomons Island, especially those who never returned to their families.

In WWII, our uniformed troops went from Solomons to the Pacific and Europe . The Circle of Angels carries on the tradition so people may honor the sacrifices of those who served in uniform and on the homefront and so youth may learn about that momentous time in history.

The Calvert Marine Museum sponsored the Cradle of Invasion, a daylong event, from 1997 to 2007.

The Circle of Angels hosted USO Night for the first time in 2007.

The 10th Annual WWII USO Remembrance (USO Night) will be held Friday, August 4, from 6 to 9 p.m., in Solomons at the riverwalk pavilion. The public is invited to this free USO style celebration hosted by the Circle of Angels Initiative, Inc. Enjoy local celebrities SPAMtime T/5 Vince “SPAM” Turner and PFC Vincent “Bubba” Turner as they reenact a 1942 radio broadcast featuring “Music and Memories of 1942,” an era well known for its

jump and jive music. Honor a loved one by naming them as you throw rose petals into the waters of the Patuxent River during the wreath laying ceremony.

In an ironic twist of history, on the first Friday in August, August 7, 1942, the first invasion was in the Pacific Solomon Islands after training on Solomons Island, MD. The first European invasion was at Normandy on Tuesday, June 6, 1944. Solomons was home to the "cradle of invasion," the WWII top-secret amphibious training base for the invasion of Europe and Japanese-held Pacific islands. The United Services Organization or USO began with citizens who served coffee and donuts to soldiers passing through their towns.

It's a great family summer's evening event!

For more information, contact Roseanna Vogt, Director, Circle of Angels Initiative, Inc. at 301-812-2770 or 301-778-3848. email director@circleofangels.org.

Address P. O. Box 7, Friendship, MD 20758

CURRENT EVENTS Shady Side Cell Tower Proposal Verizon Wireless and Milestone Communications have filed an application for a wireless communication facility at Shady Side Elementary School. The proposal is for a 114-foot monopole cell phone tower and will include ground equipment located at the base of the structure in a secure fenced area.

The community meeting for this project has been rescheduled for August 9, 7 p.m. at the Shady Side Community Center. The meeting is open to the public. For more information, visit www.patch.com/maryland www.shadysideeswireless.com.

Be more successful! Let the Chesapeake Current help you promote your non-profit group’s event!

Email complete details along with contact info at least three weeks in advance to ChesapeakeCurrent@gmail.com.

We also give non-profits deep discounts on sharp, colorful display ads to attract even more attention!

Vibrant Visions Local artist, Pat Troiani, will present her extraordinary pieces done in a variety of media. Brilliant and striking, Pat’s artwork sparkles vividly throughout her varied uses of watercolors, inks and collages. Meet the artist opening reception Sat., Aug. 5, from 1:00–4:00 p.m.

The show runs Aug. 3-27.

Artworks@7th, 8905 Chesapeake Ave., North Beach. Gallery hours Thu.-Sun., 11:00a.m.–6:00 p.m.; 9:00 p.m. first Friday of each month. (410) 286-5278.

Artworks@7th.com.

Art in the Stacks See the unique Alcohol Ink & Watercolor artwork of Gail Chenevey during August at Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch. calvertlibrary.info.

better world through stories, activities and a snack. Times are 2:30-3:30 p.m.

Wed. Aug. 2 at Calvert Library Southern Branch & Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch; Thu. Aug. 3 at Calvert Library Prince Frederick & Calvert Library Fairview Branch; Wed., Aug. 8 at Calvert Library Southern Branch & Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch; Thu., Aug. 10 at Calvert Library Prince Frederick & Calvert Library Fairview Branch.

Additional times will be on Aug. 16 & 17.

MakePlayLearn The Calvert library provides the space, Legos® and other building materials, you provide the imagination. Wed., Aug 2 & 9 from 1:00-4:00 p.m., before, during, and after the Summer Fun Performances at Calvert Library Prince Frederick; Thu., Aug 3 & 10 from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at Calvert Library Southern Branch and 2:30-3:30 p.m. at Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch. Additional times will be on Aug. 16 &17.

Mixed Media Works Local artist Heather Heling uses paint, magazine clippings, found objects and ephemera to create inspirational 3D pieces of art on canvas. One-woman show runs thru Aug. 31 at Calvert Library Southern Branch. calvertli- Summer Book Meet-Up brary.info.

Parents and tweens (entering grades 5-7) meet to talk about "The War That Saved SummerSTEAM My Life" by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley.

Combat the heat and join our interactive Register in person at your branch and hour exploring exciting ways to build a pick up your copy of the book! Space is limited! Times are 6:30-8:00p.m. Thu., Aug 3 at Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch; Mon., Aug. 7 at Calvert Library Fairview Branch; Tue., Aug. 8 at Calvert Library Prince Frederick; Thu., Aug. 10 at Calvert Library Southern Branch.

Saturday, July 29 Shredding Event: Calvert County residents - destroy unwanted paper documents to help prevent identity theft.

Free. Rain or shine from 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. at Northern High School. (410) 326-0210. co.cal.md.us/recycle.

Dee of St. Mary's Public Sail: A 2-hour cruise aboard the historic Dee of St. Mary’s. Experience the Patuxent River aboard an iconic Chesapeake Bay Skipjack. Learn about watermen, workboats, and what they caught. Help raise and lower the sail. $25/ages 13 and up; $15/children 5-12. (Sorry, no children under 5 permitted.) Departs from the Calvert Marine Museum dock, weather permitting, at 2:30 p.m. Reservations required by noon Friday prior to the sail.

For reservations and more info. contact Melissa McCormick at (410) 326-2042, ext. 41 or mccormmj@co.cal.md.us.

Construction Zone: It's come and go constructive time in the story time room as the library brings out its collection of Legos, Keva Planks, Lincoln Logs, Blocks, Magformers and more. No registration.

2:00-4:00 p.m. at Calvert Library Prince Frederick. calvertlibrary.info.

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CURRENT EVENTS Sunday, July 30 Insectival - Insect Festival: Celebrate and investigate insects through games, art activities, bug hunts and show and tell experiences! Indoor and outdoor fun with lots of hands-on activities! Admission is free for members; $4 for adults; free for children 4 & under. 12:00-4:00 p.m. Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center, Solomons. For more info, visit annmariegarden.org, call (410) 326-4640, or email info@annmariegarden.org.

Monday, July 31 Monday Morning Fun: Dancing, stories, movies and fun. Every Monday.

10:00-11:00 a.m. at Calvert Library Prince Frederick. calvertlibrary.info.

Green Crafters: Meet on Mondays to make crafts out of material that would typically be thrown away. Crocheting, needlework, and simple tying will be used. Teens welcome. 2:00-5:00 p.m. at Calvert Library Southern Branch. calvertlibrary.info.

Tuesday, August 1 Blood Drive: The Shady Side Community Center is hosting a Blood Drive sponsored by the Anne Arundel Medical Center. The Blood Mobile will be on site at 1431 Snug Harbor Rd., Shady Side, from 2:00-7:00 p.m. All successful blood donations will be entered to win a signed Jersey from Baltimore Raven Todd Heap.

For more info., call (410) 867-2599.

Reservations not required.

“Reading In Progress” ventriloquist, Tom Crowl, and his friends are out to “Build a Better World.” Dangerous Duck & SinGin Dragon highlight books and build comedy in a program that will keep the audience laughing. For kids of all ages.

10:00-11:00 a.m. Northeast Community Center. Also at 2:00-3:00 p.m. at Dunkirk Volunteer Fire Department. calvertlibrary.info.

Flying Needles: Knitting, crocheting and portable crafting group open to anyone wanting to join in and share talents, crafting time or learn a new skill.

Meets every Tuesday. No registration.

6:00-9:00 p.m. at Calvert Library Southern Branch, Solomons. (410) 326-5289. calvertlibrary.info.

Simon Spalding: Interpreter of traditional maritime music. An extraordinarily versatile musician including traditional English, Scottish, Scandinavian, Russian, and American folk music. 7:00 p.m. In the Harms Gallery at the Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons. Open to the public. $10 at the door (cash or check). Doors

open at 6 p.m. with beer and wine p.m., Victoria Lane cul-de-sac, Sunderavailable for sale. Info: calvertmarinemu- land; Western Shores, 6:00-8:00 p.m., seum.com or call (410) 326-2042.

2460 Western Shores Blvd., Port Republic; Yardley Hills, 6:00-8:00 p.m., 700 Manga Otaku Artist Nights: Join us on Yardley Dr., Prince Frederick.

1st Tuesdays and 3rd Mondays, comics and manga fans ages 10-17 gather at the Wednesday, August 2 Twin Beaches Branch to learn the techniques of drawing for comics. Please “Reading In Progress” ventriloquist, Tom register. 7:00-8:30 p.m. at Calvert Library Crowl, and his friends are out to “Build a Twin Beaches Branch, Chesapeake Beach, Better World.” Dangerous Duck & SinGin (410) 257-2411. calvertlibrary.info.

Dragon highlight books and build comedy in a program that will keep the audience Writers by the Bay: Looking for a laughing. For kids of all ages. 10:00-10:45 writers' group? All writers and would-be a.m. at Calvert Library Southern Branch, writers are welcome to come for critique Patuxent Appeal Campus; 2:00-3:00 p.m. & camaraderie. 7:00-8:30 p.m. at Calvert and 7:00-8:00 p.m. at Calvert Library Library Prince Frederick. (410) 535-0291 Prince Frederick. calvertlibrary.info. or (301) 855-1862. calvertlibrary.info.

Summer Storytime (Sunrise Garden): Held weekly at different venues in the Beach Tuesday, August 1 area. Themed for families with children of multiple ages and include stories, songs and National Night Out: This is an annual community-building finger plays. This week's story time will be at campaign that promotes police-community Sunrise Garden (3rd & Bay Ave., North partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie Beach.) 10:00-10:45 a.m. Hosted by to make our neighborhoods safer, more Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch. caring places to live. National Night Out (410) 257-2411. calvertlibrary.info. enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing Résumé and Cover Letter Workshop: back a true sense of community. Further- Meet job counselor Sandra Holler in a small more, it provides a great opportunity to group to learn what makes a strong résumé bring police and neighbors together under and cover letter. If you have one started, positive circumstances. The Calvert County bring it with you. One printed copy helps.

Alliance Against Substance Abuse sponsors Please register. 1:00-3:00 p.m. at Calvert this annual event at various locations in Library Prince Frederick. (410) 535-0291 Calvert County: Bayside Forest, 6:00 p.m., or (301) 855-1862. calvertlibrary.info.

Common Beach Area, Prince Frederick; Breezy Point, 6:00-8:00 p.m., “The Mead- Book Discussion - (Lotus Cafe): Recurows” on Meadow Lane; Calvert Collabora- ring monthly book discussion held at tive for Children & Youth, 6:00-8:00 p.m., 6:30-8:00 p.m. at Lotus Café, Solomons.

Harriet Brown Community Center, 901 This month's book is: "Underground Dares Beach Rd., Prince Frederick; Calvert Railroad," by Colson Whitehead. Calvert Pines Senior Center, 5:00-7:00 p.m., 450 Library Southern Branch, Solomons. (410) West Dares Reach Rd., Prince Frederick; 326-5289. calvertlibrary.info.

Carroll Western U.M. Church, 6:00 p.m., 2325 Adelina Rd., Prince Frederick; Chesa- Shady Side Community Center: peake Ranch Estates, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Club Comprised of members from various House, 500 Clubhouse Dr., Lusby; College surrounding communities dedicated to Station, 6:00 p.m., Community Field at the fund raising activities to maintain the center end of Baythorne Rd., Prince Frederick; and give back to the community through Dares Beach Civic Association, 6:40-8:30 events and charitable donations. Memberp.m., Rt. 402, end of road on the green, ship is open and all are welcome to attend Prince Frederick; East-John Youth Center, monthly meetings held on the first Wednes6:00-8:00 p.m., 11385 Mill Bridge Rd., day of each month. 7:00 p.m. 1431 Snug Lusby; Long Beach & Calvert Beach Civic Harbor Rd., Shady Side. For more info., call Assn., 7:00 p.m. Community Center, 5845 (410) 867-2599.

Calvert Blvd., St. Leonard; Lower Marlboro, 6:00-8:00 p.m., Church Hall on Thursday, August 3 Lower Marlboro Rd., Owings; Patuxent Palisades Civic Assn. & Shores of Calvert, On Pins & Needles: Bring your quilting, 6:30 p.m. Pond between Stevens Ln. & needlework, knitting, crocheting or other Palisades, off Lyons Creek Rd.; Prince project for an afternoon of conversation and Frederick Village, Prince Frederick Seniors, shared creativity. No registration. Every Calvertowne Town Homes, 6:00-9:00 Thursday, 2:00-4:00 p.m. Calvert Library p.m., 340 Fair Ground Rd., Prince Twin Beaches Branch, Chesapeake Beach.

Frederick; Queensberry, 6:30 p.m., (410) 257-2411. calvertlibrary.info.

Bidwell Cul-de-sac; Symphony Woods, 6:00 p.m., Cul-de-sac at end of Colton Friday, August 4 Ct., Prince Frederick; Town of North Beach, 6:00-8:00 p.m., North Beach JobSource Mobile Career Center: Stop by Waterfront; Victoria Estates, 6:30-8:00 for your job search needs! Get job counsel-

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ing and résumé help, search for jobs and connect with Southern Maryland JobSource. No registration. 1:00-4:00 p.m. at Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, Chesapeake Beach. (410) 257-2411. calvertlibrary.info.

On Pins & Needles: Bring your quilting, needlework, knitting, crocheting, or other project for an afternoon of conversation and shared creativity. 1:00-4:00 p.m. at Calvert Library Prince Frederick. (410) 535-0291 or (301) 855-1862. calvertlibrary.info.

First FREE Friday: The museum and Drum Point Lighthouse are open and free.

Enjoy 30-minute cruises on the Tennison.

Entertainment will be provided by the Chesapeake Swing Band at 6:00 p.m. on the outdoor PNC Waterside Pavilion Stage.

Bring a picnic and a lawn chair. The Museum Store will be open 5:00–8:00 p.m.

Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons. Free.

(410) 326-2042. calvertmarinemuseum.com.

Saturday, August 5 Brain Games: Want to learn Mahjongg?

Hope to make your Scrabble skills killer?

Games are a great way to keep your brain sharp while having fun! Please register.

12:00-3:00 p.m. at Calvert Library Prince Frederick. (410) 535-0291 or (301) 855-1862. calvertlibrary.info.

Hamilton Singalong: Calling all Hamilfans to sing/listen to the lyrics together! “Blow Us All Away.” Hamilton clothes optional, impromptu dancing encouraged, bring your own snacks. Mature lyrics. Be in “The Room Where It Happens.” “Wait for It.” 1:00-5:00 p.m. at Calvert Library Prince Frederick. (410) 535-0291 or (301) 855-1862. calvertlibrary.info.

Safe Eclipse Viewing Prep: Learn safe ways to view the upcoming eclipse. Astronomy Club member David Clark will teach viewers why it's important not to look at the sun directly during an eclipse and demonstrate safe ways to enjoy it. 2:00-3:00 p.m. at Calvert Library Fairview Branch, Owings.

(410) 257-2101. calvertlibrary.info.

Sunset Supper Cruise: Climb aboard the Wm. B. Tennison for a 90-minute cruise through history, followed by a light supper.

Guests are invited to bring their own libations. 5:00–7:30 p.m. $50/person.

Reserve your spot by calling (410) 326-2042, ext. 41 or emailing ccormmj@co.cal.md.us.

Sunday, August 6 CSM Summer Concerts on the Lawn: Horizon will play upbeat dance music.

1:00-3:00 p.m. at College of Southern Maryland, Leonardtown Campus, Lawn.

Free. Visit csmd.edu/Arts or call (301) 934-7828.

Monday, August 7

Wednesday, August 9

Thursday, August 10

Veterans' Job Club: Join other veterans and the Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning to discuss employment leads, job skill training, human resources guidance, networking for veterans and other general veterans’ issues. 1:00-2:00 p.m. at Calvert Library Prince Frederick. (410)535-0291 or (301) 855-1862. calvertlibrary.info.

Summer Storytime: Held weekly at different venues in the Beach area for families with children of multiple ages and include stories, songs and finger plays. This week's story time will be at the Abigail Francisco School of Classical Ballet, North Beach. 10:00-10:45 a.m. Sponsored by Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, Chesapeake Beach. (410) 257-2411. calvertlibrary.info.

CSM Golf Classic: The 26th Annual CSM Foundation Golf Classic. The tournament raises funds for College of Southern Maryland students and college programs. Shotgun start at 9:00 a.m.

Swan Point Yacht and Country Club, 11550 Swan Point Boulevard, Issue. (301) 934-7647 or visit foundation.csmd.edu/news-events/ golf-classic.

Tue., Aug. 8 & Thu., Aug. 10 Sea Squirts: Marsh Detective Theme!

Free drop-in program for children 18-mos. to 3 yrs. and their caregivers.

Limited space available. 10:00–10:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m. at Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons. (410) 326-2042. calvertmarinemuseum.com.

Tuesday, August 8 Drawing What You See: You may have thought, “I’d like to draw that!” Artist, illustrator and Librarian McNevin Hayes teaches this interactive, hands-on class.

Paper and pencils will be provided or bring your own. Please register. 7:00-8:30 p.m. at Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, Chesapeake Beach.

(410)257-2411. calvertlibrary.info.

Membership Meeting: Want your voice heard? All members of the American Legion Auxiliary Stallings Williams Post 206 are encouraged to attend the General Meeting at 7:00 p.m. at North Beach Community Center. Inquiries: President Hendley (202)246-3533.

Bay Breeze Concert: The Dave Chappell Band – Dave is one of the leading guitarists in our area, known for his wide range from roots rock and blues to rockabilly.

On the Porch of the Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum, Chesapeake Beach.

Concert begins at 7:30 p.m. In case of inclement weather, concert will be held at the Northeast Community Center, Chesapeake Beach. Free. (410) 257-3892. cbrm.org.

Sip and Swing for Impact: Register by Jul. 31 for a relaxed day of golf instruction paired with a food and wine tasting to raise funds for CSM scholarships and the CSM athletic programs. $100/person.

Swan Point Yacht and Country Club, 11550 Swan Point Blvd., Issue. (301) 934-7647 or visit foundation.csmd.edu/GolfClassic.

Brain Games: Learn Mahjongg. Make your Scrabble skills killer. A great way to keep your brain sharp while having fun! Please register. 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at Calvert Library Prince Frederick. (410) 535-0291 or (301)855-1862.

An Evening In The Vineyard: A new calvertlibrary.info. summer fundraising event benefits Calvert Hospice at the Running Hare Vineyard in JobSource Mobile Career Center: Prince Frederick. The best celebration of Stop by for your job search needs! Get the summer! 6:00-10:00 p.m. $125/perjob counseling and résumé help, search son in advance, $135 at the door. More for jobs and connect with Southern info. & tickets call (410)-535-0892 or Maryland JobSource. No registration. visit cpiason@calverthospice.org. Be sure 1:00-4:00 p.m. Calvert Library Prince to purchase your tickets early!

Frederick. (410) 535-0291 or (301) Sons of the American Legion Meeting: 855-1862. calvertlibrary.info.

All members are urged to attend and make their voices heard. Monthly meeting at Magician at Work! features Mike 7:00 p.m. in the Upper Level Meeting Rose’s new show consisting of impossi- Hall of the Stallings Williams Post 206, ble magic tricks and off the wall Chesapeake Beach. Info: Commander comedy. For kids of all ages. Ward (410) 610-7217. ALPost206.org.

10:00-10:45 a.m. Calvert Library Alzheimer's Caregivers Support: Get Southern Branch at Patuxent Appeal tips and support from other caregivers.

Campus, Lusby, (410) 326-5289 and Facilitated by Jeannette Findley. Please 2:00-3:00 p.m. & 7:00-8:00 p.m. at register. 7:00-8:30 p.m. at Calvert Library Calvert Library Prince Frederick. Prince Frederick. (410) 535-0291 or (301) 855-1862. calvertlibrary.info.

(410)535-0291 or (301) 855-1862

Magician at Work! features Mike Rose’s new show consisting of impossible magic tricks and off the wall comedy. For kids of all ages. 10:00-11:00 a.m. Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch at Northeast Community Center, Chesapeake Beach, (410) 257-2411 and 2:00-3:00 p.m. Calvert Library Fairview Branch at Dunkirk Volunteer Fire Dept. (410) 257-2101.

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