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Singing in the Rain for Hospice By Susan Shaw On Friday, July 28, 2017, it was pouring rain in Southern MD. The North Beach Farmer’s Market was cancelled. I had looked on FaceBook earlier in the day to see if Jerry and Joy Cozzens were still hosting their 3rd Annual Fundraiser for Calvert Hospice. They said that they were, but to please come on the early side for safety’s sake. I figured that they must have a plan for this fundraiser that they were personally sponsoring at their waterfront home, called Holly Point. It was after 7:00 pm when my sweetheart and I headed down the road following the GPS which meant that it was approaching dark as we arrived at the neighbor’s field to park. We could see that the shuttle bus generously provided by AAA Ambulance was stuck in the parking area, so I carefully chose a spot on higher ground. A closer look confirmed that the driver was stuck in mud up to the axles. We walked down the packed dirt road in the rain, enjoying the gorgeous farm scenery that surrounded us, arriving at the venue in the dark, dripping wet, trying to navigate the unfamiliar territory of numerous shelters and tents. Caney Creek Catering’s food trailer caught my attention, so we started there with delicious food before moving on to the bar under another tent. Looking for a dry place to eat, we wandered toward the garage where we saw lights.
"Ava's painting is on sale for the hospice auction and has a starting bid of $200 already and it's not me." - her Grandfather, Jerry Cozzens
Now nourished and plied with beverages, we discovered a treasure trove of items arranged on tables in a silent auction format. I took my time bidding to let myself drip dry. Seeing old friends turned into long conversations as the bidding for various tables closed. Jerry and Joy and friends had
"Fun after managing to get truck and trailer out of the mud for 2 hours. Thanks again Jerry Cozzens for a great night despite all the rain." -Reggie Fecteau
amassed quite an amazing array of quality items for bidding, most locally handmade, handcrafted, or donated by local businesses. For example, there was a large stained-glass creation, several pieces of large artwork by well-recognized local artists, a banjo with a story, wood décor with a seaside theme, jewelry, pottery, a large Calvert County flag handpainted by granddaughter, Ava, and many more items. By the time that I had dried off, the music was in full swing. The Long Run Band, an Eagles Tribute band, was playing in the Pavilion. What a treat for the approximately 150 guests who weathered the storm! Here’s what Jerry had to say after the event, “For the ones that came and gave, laughed, danced in the rain, sang and never complained, I’m glad I was there with them every step. Many of them said they hadn’t had so much fun before. One friend told me he was having a party in August and he was thinking of cancelling it unless it rains.” Yes, being soaking wet, with lots of food, libations, and great music leads to mud-puddle-playing type adult abandon and joy. The band got cheerful into the spirit of things, too, cheerfully working to get their trailer out of the mud until 3:00 am, loading it, then backing all the way down a long driveway to avoid getting stuck. They cheerfully climbed into the trucks saying, “we’ll see you next year!” The Cozzens’ goal was to raise $20,000 for Calvert Hospice. In their commitment, they soldiered on while having a blast with the hardy souls that persevered. I think they came close, if not actually succeeding. Rain just turned into an opportunity for them and those who attended. What Hospice supporters Jerry and Joy Cozzens are! And yes, I was one of the few who did not get stuck in the mud.
Crab Lady Sells Crab Tickets Sights and sounds at the North Beach Farmer’s Market on summer Friday evenings are different each week. The St. Anthony’s (Church) Ladies of Charity decided to hold a raffle for an item that would sell plenty of raffle tickets for their Food Pantry. Food sells. Especially crabs at this time of year set mouths watering. All they needed was an advertising medium that no one would miss. Enter Crab Lady! You can get your raffle tickets for one bushel of crabs donated by Tyler’s Tackle Shop & Crab House for a donation of $1 per ticket or 6 for $5. Drawing will occur on Labor Day at 6 Tomato Man (07/27/17 edition) pm at St. Anthony’s Church Padua and Crab Lady are examples of church Hall. Winner need NOT be present. news that The Chesapeake Current Just look for Crab Lady and her welcomes for future issues. friends around North Beach!
Deputy Mohler Makes His Mark When Calvert County Deputy First Class Tim Mohler was sworn in to work at the Sheriff’s Office, little did he know that he would become an entertainment star on television. Viewers of A&E’s “Live PD”, produced by Big Fish Entertainment, got the chance to see more of Dfc. Mohler. He appeared on the show as a guest analyst on August 4th and 5th with Dan Abrams, the host of “Live PD” and analyst, Tom Morris Jr. Dfc. Mohler talked about his job in Calvert County and provided commentary on the other cities represented on the television show. Alexander Sullivan, age 7, watches “Live PD” every Friday and Saturday night just to see Dfc. Tim Mohler. His mother, Chelsea, reports, “He even decided to become a cop for Halloween, and as a career when he is older, all because of him! He was so friendly and even came up to Alex and shook his hand and let us take a picture! He definitely made my son’s day and I am going to get this picture framed!
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Deputy First Class Tim Mohler with “LivePD” host Dan Abrams
Deputy Mohler and his proud fan, Alexander Sullivan
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Hutchins Pond Father & Son Time
After attending a viewing recently at Rausch Funeral Home on Mt. Harmony Lane in Owings, MD, I decided to turn right out of the parking lot of the funeral home to go toward Route 2 via Hutchin’s Pond. It was a sunny, beautiful Friday afternoon about 3 pm. I wondered if anyone would be fishing so early before parents, especially Dads, got off work. My curiosity was satisfied when I saw a flock of wood ducks across the pond enjoying an afternoon of sunbathing. Watching them were a father/son duo of Quade Irving of Prince Frederick and his son, Jace Irving, 3. Quade said that he had previously lived in the area and found it a peaceful place for a Friday afternoon walk in nature with Jace. Next Gary Briscoe arrived for some afternoon fishing with his 7 year old son, Gary, Jr. It was their third fishing trip at Hutchins Pond. On the second outing, Gary, Jr. caught 2 fish at the same time on a double hook with worms. Hutchin’s Pond is managed by the MD Department of Natural Resources (DNR). It is free to fish there. The pond is stocked. Rules about fishing and fishing licenses can be reviewed on the DNR website. The main rule is that no garbage is to be left there. Leave no footprint. A porta-potty is provided. Each of these parents discussed the benefits of spending father/son time in nature to benefit their sons’ self-esteem. Each little boy seemed to feel special that their Dads were active with them in such a beautiful setting. The Chesapeake Current will continue to highlight other public benefits of living in Southern AA County and Calvert Counties.
Art Blooms! By Susan Shaw
On July 14, 2017, a Gala Reception was held at Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center in Solomons, MD sponsored by Ann’s Circle Inc. & the Calvert Garden Clubs to showcase floral arrangements inspired by works of art from the Annmarie Galleries. I try to never miss this event. This year, I convinced my sweetheart to attend with me. Of course, we both loved what the program called “the tastings’ from local fine food purveyors including Canards Catering/Ruddy Duck, Charles Street Brasserie, Dreamweaver Events & Catering, Maryland Country Caterers, Mission BBQ, Range and Reef, Rouge Fine Catering, and Saucy Salamander. We were pleasingly stuffed Quake Irving and his son, Jace Irving, 3, at after “tasting” some of these fine choices. I now want to try certain menu items at each of these Hutchins Pond. venues. I recommend each of them! Highlights of any event at Annmarie Garden are the music and the silent auction. The Tom Ford Trio was memorable. Bidding was both furtive and frantic as some bidders became determined to win their bids on items they lusted after. Two art exhibits provided inspiration for the floral designers: Spectacular Skies and Escape: Art on Vacation. The way it works is that a designer or a pair of designers from one of four local garden clubs: Calvert, Chesapeake, North Beach and Anne Arundel Garden Clubs is each assigned a work of art. The floral designer’s job is to evoke the feeling and effect of the artist’s creation in floral design Gary Briscoe, Jr. catching two fish at once his material and containers. Some floral designers just copy the art piece. Others truly recreate the second time at Hutchins Pond. feel and effect the art has on the viewer. To accomplish this evocation of feeling and effect is difficult! It requires understanding the message the original artist was trying to convey and then conveying that message in an entirely different medium of expression, flowers. It is difficult! Just like there are talented artists, there are talented floral designers. Just like artists benefit from art classes, mentors, and critics, floral
designers take classes, have mentors and are juried or judged on their creations. Guy and I became self-appointed jurists and critics of the floral designers. We became entranced by those floral designs that succeeded in evoking the spirit of the artist. Eventually, we agreed on our first, second, and third choices, the latter of two of which we felt were so close that they were almost tied. We were surprised that a friend that we knew belonged to the North Beach Garden Club ranked so high in our estimation! We never realized Deborah Noyes was soooo talented and so creative. Art Blooms! swims in creativity. I have admired Mary Smolinski’s floral evocations since Art Blooms! began. Mary is incredibly talented as a floral designer. She finds the perfect containers into which to insert her flowers to get the effect she is seeking. This year, she was given an extremely difficult piece of art, a motorcycle done in sepia, black and white with no other colors. She pulled it off! We liked her Spectacular Skies work of flying and swooping black birds in a changing sky as one of our top choices. A fox was our top pick. I had hoped to have photos from the Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center to show you. Updating their website has not yet occurred, so please go to annmariegarden.org to see examples of the amazing Art Blooms! floral designs next to the artworks that inspired them. Mark your calendar for the second weekend in July so you will remember to attend Art Blooms! next year and be able to judge your own tastes. This article is the first of other gardening and arts insights to follow.
National Night Out Every first Tuesday in August is National have active Neighborhood Watch programs. Night Out or NNO in communities across This year, Bowen’s Grocery in HuntingAmerica when neighborhood block parties are town also welcomed its neighbors for free ice held attended by local police and first respond- cream to celebrate NNO. ers to interact, network, and just have fun. Typically, neighbors hold potlucks, get to know each other better, and enjoy seeing the children and youth interact in a positive way with law enforcement and with our fire departments and rescue squads. In Calvert County, NNO is sponsored by Neighborhood Watch, which is chaired by the Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse or CAASA. With the opioid epidemic raging, it is more important than ever that communities
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CCPR Closes Dog Parks Dunkirk District Dog Park and Grays Road Dog Park in Prince Frederick are closed until further noticed due to the current outbreak of the K-9 transmitted disease, Mycoplasma Cynos. This contagious infection is associated with the canine infectious respiratory disease (CIRD), which we know as kennel cough. Typical symptoms include sneezing, coughing, fever, bronchitis, sore throat, headache and tiredness. For closure updates call Calvert County Parks and Recreation at 410-535-1600 ext. 2649 or visit them on Facebook.
New First Aid Kits Deployed The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office, in conjunction with the Department of Public Safety, is proud to announce the issuance of an Individual First Aid Kit (IFAK) to every deputy of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office. The kits are custom made for the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office. While the Sheriff’s Deputies will continue to be issued standard first aid kits, the IFAK contains readily deployable equipment that can help treat serious life-threatening injuries. The deputies were able to receive initial training, which will continue annually. The kits were purchased with a Homeland Security Grant obtained by the Department of Public Safety. Sheriff Mike Evans stated, “These kits will allow us to provide better care to the citizens of Calvert County, at no additional cost.�
Sheriff Mike Evans and Emergency Management Division Chief Al Jeffery.
HoverBoard Causes Fire In the early morning hours on August 2, 2017, the Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire department and surrounding stations were alerted to a house fire in the 2000 block of Mount Pleasant Way. Units arrived on the scene to find smoke visible and a small fire in the basement. After extinguishing the flames, Deputy Fire Chief Brian Ficke and crews discovered a serious issue with a hoverboard inside the residence. It was later determined the board caught fire while it was charging. The properly maintained fire alarms alerted the family. No one was injured during the incident.
“The Space� Welcomes You! Calvert Hospice is pleased to present “The Space,� located at 96 Central Square Drive in Prince Frederick (behind Outback Steakhouse), their new location for community outreach, conversation, education, and support. The Space will be used to host educational seminars on a variety of advance care planning topics, as well as bereavement support groups and classes, and caregiver support programs. The goal is for Calvert Hospice to serve as a resource for our community to help each of us plan and shape how to live meaningfully. The Grand Opening is planned for this fall. The Space will be a central component in helping Calvert Hospice accomplish their updated mission: “Enriching the quality of the lives we touch with expert and compassionate care.� It is their goal to provide the tools and information we all need to focus on living and redefin redefining hope. They can be trusted to provide the expert and compassionate care that patients and families need throughout the end of life. Calvert Hospice is here to care for those with a terminal illness who have a life expectancy of six months or less by offering expert medical care, along with emotional and spiritual support for the encourpatients and their families. They encour age anyone who is curious about hospice to talk to their physician or call the Hospice office at any time – there is no
need to wait to get the information needed to make wise decisions about end of life care. Bereavement support is available to anyone after the death of a loved one, not just hospice families. Individual grief counseling, drop-in support groups, structured programs, and children’s support (counseling, Bridges support group, and Camp Phoenix) is offered to everyone in our community who is grieving a loss. Anyone who would like to learn more about The Space or about hospice care can call the main offices at 410-535-0892 or visit the website at calverthospice.org. With the experience to understand what patients and families face during these most difficult of times, it is the distinct privilege of Calvert Hospice to help make the most of every moment.
Hoverboard Safety
Hoverboard — part toy, part transportation. These self-balancing scooters have quickly become the latest fad. However, many hoverboards have been linked to fires. NFPA urges you to be fire safe when using these devices. IF YOU PURCHASE A HOVERBOARD !!! Choose a device with the seal of an independent testing laboratory.
!!! Read and follow all manufacturer directions. If you do not understand the directions, ask for help. !!! An adult should be responsible for charging the hoverboard.
!!! Do not leave a charging hoverboard unattended.
!!! Never leave the hoverboard plugged in overnight. !!! Only use the charging cord that came with the hoverboard. !!! Stop using your hoverboard if it overheats.
!!! Extreme hot or cold temperature can hurt the battery. NEW TO MARKET Hoverboards are fairly new to the mass market. Be on the lookout for updates from manufacturers and safety groups.
Signs of a Problem
Some hoverboard fires have involved the Lithium-Ion battery or charger. Signs you could have a problem: U U U U U
Leaking fluids Excessive heat Odor Sparking Smoke
If you notice any of these signs, stop using the device right away. Call 9-1-1. If safe to do so, move the hoverboard outside away from anything that can burn.
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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 before a District Court Commissioner. Search and Seizure Warrant On Jul. 25, Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) and Special Operations Team (SOT) executed a search warrant at 1023 Gringo Ct., Lusby. The target of the search warrant was 31-year-old Desmond Lamont Sloan. He was suspected of distributing the controlled dangerous substance fentanyl. The search team located 6.3 grams of suspected fentanyl and a loaded .22 caliber handgun in Sloan’s bedroom. The items were seized and Sloan was taken into custody. DEU detectives charged Sloan with Possession with Intent to Distribute Fentanyl and for being in Possession of a Firearm during a Drug Trafficking Crime. Sloan was transported to the Calvert County Detention Center to await his hearing
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Vehicle Accidents On Jul. 31, at 2:23 pm Deputy Barger responded to a single vehicle accident at 5th St. and Megan Circle, Owings. A Chevy pickup left the roadway and struck several signs, eventually colliding into a tree. The driver of the vehicle was identified as Michael Allen Hunt of Owings. Deputies on the scene originally requested the Crash Reconstruction Team. However, they were cancelled once it was determined the injuries were non-life threatening. It is not known at this time why the vehicle left the roadway. Driver impairment is not suspected in this case. On Aug. 6 at approximately 11:58 am deputies of the Sheriff’s Office responded to a serious personal injury accident at the intersection of MD Rt.
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261 and Ponds Wood Rd., Huntingtown. A preliminary investigation revealed that a 2009 Ford Flex, operated by Ms. Roxana Elizabeth Villatoro, a 26-year-old female from Washington, DC, was traveling eastbound on Ponds Wood Rd. At the same time, Mr. Melvin Douglas Harris, a 66-year-old male from Huntingtown, was operating a 1998 Harley FLH Motorcycle northbound on Maryland Route 261. The operator of the Ford failed to stop and yield at the stop sign for traffic on Ponds Wood Rd at Rt. 261. The Ford entered the travel path of the Harley and was struck on the passenger side. The operator of the motorcycle was ejected and received serious injuries from the collision. He was transported to Baltimore Shock Trauma by Maryland State Police Aviation. An infant from the Ford was transported to Children’s Hospital with minor injuries. The remaining passengers from the Ford were transported to Calvert Memorial Hospital by ambulance for minor injuries. At this time, it appears that the failure of the operator of the Ford to stop and yield at a stop sign is the contributing factor to the collision; however, the investigation is on-going. Anyone with additional information about the accident is asked to contact Sgt. Phelps, of the Crash Reconstruction Team, (410) 535-2800 or e-mail at: phelpsts@co.cal.md.us.
between Aug. 3 and Aug. 5 someone stole jewelry from the residence. The value of the property is $6,060. Arrests Aug. 6 – Tonika Neal, 36,of Lanham. Theft less than $1,000. Aug. 3 – Chyenne Lee, 37, of Forestville. Burglary, Destruction of Property, Trespassing & Disorderly. Aug. 3 – Joshua James, 21, of St. Leonard. Alter/Drug Alcohol Test. Aug. 3 – Jennifer Hilton, 45, of Huntingtown. Assault 2nd degree. Aug. 3 – Lity Thompson ,43, of Lexington Park. Theft $1,000 to under $10,000 and Theft. Aug. 1 – James Zalovick, 30, of Prince Frederick. Trespassing, Fraud and Obstruct/Hinder. Aug. 1 – Charles Lake, 62, of Odenton. Trespassing Jul. 31 – Tykee Dallas, 36, of Baltimore. CDS Possession not marijuana & possession of paraphernalia. Maryland State Police Reports
Concealed Weapon Jul. 31 at 12:06 a.m., Trooper Backus stopped a vehicle for traffic violations on Rt. 4 north of Industry Lane, Prince Frederick. During the search incident to the arrest a metal baton was located in the vehicle. Justin L. Pagliocchini, 28, of Prince Frederick was arrested and Damaged Property incarcerated at the Calvert County Aug. 2, Deputy First Class Clark Detention Center. responded to 26th St, Chesapeake Beach. The victim stated the tires on Destruction of Property their vehicle had been slashed sometime On Aug. 2 at 12:27 pm, Trooper First between Aug. 1 at 10 p.m. and Aug. 2 at Class McCombs responded to the 2000 8:45 a.m. The damaged value is block of Timberlake Dr., Owings, for a approximately $500. reported destruction of property. The victim reported the gate lock/handle Aug. 2, Deputy Rzepkowski responded and four trespassing signs had been to a call for damaged property. The removed from the swimming pool area victim stated their vehicle was parked at of the home. A K-9 scan of the area was the Giant on Rousby Hall Rd., Lusby, conducted. when he noticed someone used an unknown object to scratch the vehicle. Disorderly Conduct The damage value is approximately Jul. 22 at 5:22 am, Trooper First Class $2,000. Rucker responded to Calvert Memorial Hospital, Prince Frederick, for a Jul. 31, Deputy First Class Clas reported disorderly subject. Melvin E. responded to Beach Elementary School Berry, 35 of Hinesville, GA was found for a destruction of property. The to be extremely intoxicated and complainant stated someone kicked out disorderly. He was arrested and wooden ramp slats to a trailer. The incarcerated at the Calvert County incident occurred between Jul. 28 at Detention Center. 5:00 pm and July 31 at 8:30 am. Theft from Motor Vehicle Jul. 22 at 2:10 pm, Trooper First Class Theft/Damage Property Aug. 3, Deputy First Class T. Buckler Davis received a complaint of a theft responded to Kellam Field, Chesapeake from a motor vehicle in the 1000 block Beach for a reported theft and of Childress Ct., Lusby. The victim destruction of property. The reported a window in the vehicle had complainant states that two baseball been forced down and several items had statues had been tipped over and a flag been removed from the vehicle. was stolen between Aug. 2, 8:30 pm and Fingerprints were obtained and Aug. 3, 5:30 pm. The value is $220. forwarded to the Crime Lab for analysis. Theft Aug. 5, Deputy First Class Holt All persons charged with a crime are responded to a residence on Dogwood considered innocent until proven Circle, St. Leonard. The victim stated guilty in a court of law.
What’s That Noise?
How Did We Get from Disco to EDM? By Linzi Falk It’s everywhere, from the radio, to car commercials, to waiting in line at your favorite eatery. You cannot seem to escape its grasp, no matter how hard you try. It’s true that Electronic Dance Music is everywhere nowadays. While often associated with all night parties, strobe lights and copious amounts of illicit substances, there’s more to the story. The fact is this: it is a globally growing, multifaceted industry that is slated to bring in $7.4B this year, according to a new study released by IMS Business back in May. But where did EDM come from and how did it become what it is today? It all began with disco. The term is derived from the French discotheque, which is defined in French as a “library of phonographs”. However in the 1940’s, the word went on to encompass the music banned by the Nazi occupiers in France during WWII and the underground venues where French youth would gather together to dance to the forbidden sounds of jazz and swing. During that same stretch of time, the term disc jockey and DJ were starting to be used to describe radio presenters. Eventually, discotheque was shortened to disco, and went on to define a type of dress worn to such establishments. By 1964, Playboy had coined the term to describe a discotheque styled nightclub. Then, a tumultuous time of House music arrived. House came about in Chicago around 1977, when a new kind of club opened called The WareHouse. This new club’s music was generally characterized by 4/4 beats, rhythms provided by drum machines, and synthesized baselines and was the first direct descendant of disco music. The House sound and all that grew from it was pioneered by artists such as Frankie Knuckles, Phuture, Mazelle, and more. Eventually House music spread to other cities such as Baltimore, Detroit, New York and so on. Next, we have electro, which emerged as a fusion between funk and New York boogie. It was greatly influenced by early hip-hop and rap combined with Japanese and German electro-pop influences such as Yellow Magic Orchestra and Kraftwerk. These two artists played a huge part in one of electro’s break out albums, which was “Planet Rock”, produced by Arthur Baker with Afrika Bambaataa. The use of
beats supplied by the Roland TR-808 drum machine were also a defining characteristic of this genre, which peaked and started to decline by the mid 80’s. But when one genre declines, another inevitably moves in and grows to take its place. The mid to late 1980’s saw the birth of techno, out of Detroit. While many styles of techno now exist, Detroit techno is referenced as the foundation upon which many subgenres were built. It also served as a stylistic medium between the New York and Chicago sounds which were still filling the soundscape at the time. Pioneering techno artists, such as Juan Atkins, took a more formal approach to something that was commonly regarded as party music. His music and the music of others around him at the time addressed things like the industrial decline in the inner cities. This was a message that was often missed due to the music’s lyric-less approach, but the melancholic undertones of Detroit’s old school, classic techno are hard to miss. Of all three of the aforementioned labels, it was techno that went on to become the dominant term to describe electronically produced dance music for years onward. Unfortunately for techno’s original practitioners, the term quickly became a catchall for all things that fell even remotely inside the realm. By the 90’s, “rave music” as it was referred to in the U.K., was gaining popularity in the U.S. and Europe. Eventually, the various genres that were already popular were joined by drum and bass, which is a blend of Afro-Caribbean influenced sounds and rapid tempo breakbeats, with heavy bass lines, synthesizers and sampled sources. By 1999, the music that fueled all night parties had captured the imagination of the media and was thought to be the next big thing. Alas, the early 2000’s found mainstream interests overtaken by hip hop and country music. The industry had now seen around three decades of rise and fall. This particular crash left it
in a bit of disarray. It also brought a collection of new names for the music, none of which gained much traction, mainly due to reliance on references to previous genres. Interestingly enough, the word electro was revived for a time, led by House veterans Daft Punk. This new synth heavy music was a far departure from the original electro music that was produced in the 80’s. Fast forward a few years. Dubstep eventually found itself the next genre making a bid for success within the mainstream in the early 2000’s. The origins of the genre include 2-step, techno, U.K. drum and bass, jungle, and reggae. It’s characterized by overwhelming bass lines, reverberant drum patterns and chopped samples. Seemingly suddenly, the tides began to rise on all ends of the spectrum. Artists ranging from Kaskade and Deadmau5, to Skrillex and David Guetta, sometimes referred to as “The Grandfather of EDM”, began appearing in the mainstream, bringing in major money. Their styles ranged from dubstep, to progressive House, to a more crowd friendly pop sound. The popularity of electronic music was rising rapidly, with the need for a unifying term emerging. Say hello to what we now call EDM. A word, an acronym really, that not only
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encompasses the newly popular dance sounds, but also covers historical styles such as techno, trance and House, as well as still emerging genres like trap, future bass, and hardstyle. Presently, electronic dance music is the fifth highest grossing genre in the US. The somewhat recent but massive upswing in streaming services, such as Spotify or Apple Music, have only worked to enhance its growth. The beauty of this type of music is that a person can go from making beats in their parent’s basement, to playing in front of ten of thousands at festivals all over the world, in an extremely short period of time thanks to the Internet. It unites people under a common love of music and the positive feeling it brings, and anything that brings us together is never a bad thing, especially nowadays. Whether you love it or hate, electronic dance music is here to stay. Next up: EDM in Southern MD
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Pride & Joy Engineer Like a Girl! Summer Program Exposes Girls to Opportunities The challenge: can you design a gumball machine using everyday items like soda bottles, pipe cleaners, modeling clay, wooden skewers and a hot glue gun? A dozen middle and high school girls proved they could on the last day of the College of Southern Maryland’s (CSM) Engineer Like a Girl summer program, held July 24-28 at the Leonardtown Campus. The girls broke into two groups and spent a morning quietly tackling the problem together. “Hey, it works!” said Olga Sullivan of Piney Point, raising her arms in victory after her group launched a successful test run of their machine. In addition to the gumball machine challenge, during the week-long program, the girls worked with a 3-D printer, explored topics like biomechanical analysis and computer-aided design and took a field trip to Patuxent River Naval Air Station to visit two labs and talk to female engineers at work. “It was definitely encouraging and inspiring,” said participant Shareese Adams of Welcome. Adams, a rising sophomore at Lackey High School, aspires to be a chemical engineer. She said her favorite part of the week was the field trip to Pax River and “seeing all the women engineers.” The program isn’t just about exposing girls to career opportunities in engineering, said CSM Pre-Engineering Coordinator Shadei Jones, who, along with Academic Adviser Jehnell Linkins, created Engineer Like a Girl three years ago. The program is designed to inspire the girls and prepare them for subtle and not-so-subtle pushback to their aspirations. Females represented in the engineering profession is at 8-15 percent, according to the Chicago Tribune, which cites the Society of Women Engineers. “It’s low,” said Jones. As the Engineer Like a Girl teams worked, Jones discussed some of the challenges that come with those low numbers and with slow-to-change attitudes. Jones said she experienced resistance in her own career as a manufacturing engineer, especially when she was promoted to positions of authority. She referred to an Oct. 31, 2016, article in Diverse Issues in Higher Education that indicates that 17 percent of white, male engineers considered diversity a threat to the integrity of the profession. Jones looked up at the Engineer Like a Girl participants working on their
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Participants in the 2017 Engineer Like a Girl program at the College of Southern Maryland gather around the college sign at the Leonardtown Campus, including, from left, McKenzie Eller, Keiana Gray, Isabella Corradi, Draesen Doyle, Sydney Cooksey, Olivia Bishop, Maleah Smith, Alexus Woodland, Sabrina Thipwong, Shareese Adams and Olga Sullivan.
gumball machines. “They’re up against something. I’ve got to get them ready,” Jones said. “That’s why I started the camp.” Toward that effort, organizers of the Engineer Like a Girl program talked to the girls about planning for college success, working toward a balanced life and “What would you do if you weren’t afraid?” They surrounded the girls with poster images of successful women engineers to inspire them — Martha Chavez, program manager for Hewlett-Packard; Sheila E. Widnall, MIT aeronautics and astronautics engineering professor; Uma Chowdry, director of DuPont engineering technology; and Moira A. Gunn, president of Megotech Media. “It’s probably tougher for women because it’s usually a man’s profession,” Adams said, conceding that her plans to become a chemical engineer may include roadblocks. Sullivan, 16, a rising junior at Holton-Arms School, an all-girl private school in Bethesda, said she hasn’t decided what direction she wants to go with her future career — maybe aerospace or mechanical engineering, maybe a service academy, maybe medical school, but definitely STEM-oriented. She attended Engineer Like a Girl to help her better discern among those choices. “I’m still looking at all my options,” Sullivan said. “I just like going to these kinds of programs. It helps me decide.” Sullivan says she is undaunted by the prospect of the challenges she may face, whatever her choice. “I’ve always seen myself as a confident person,” she said, adding that she could work around challenges if they arise. Engineer Like a Girl is free to the participants. The program is funded through the CSM Foundation. "The CSM Foundation is able to fund outreach educational programs in STEM, the arts
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and other disciplines thanks to many generous local corporate and private sponsors in Southern Maryland. We are grateful for our sponsorship support of all CSM students," said CSM Vice President of Advancement Michelle Goodwin, executive director of the CSM Foundation. The Southern Maryland Chain Chapter, The Links Inc., of which Linkins is the president, is one CSM Foundation donor organization that gives specifically to help fund the Engineer Like a Girl program. “We’re supportive of the program because we believe in the power of supporting strong, intelligent, enthusiastic, dedicated young women to persevere in the areas of science, technology, engineering, arts and math,” Linkins said. “For the past 35 years, The Links Inc. has been committed to serving the community in Calvert, Charles and St Mary's Counties.” This year’s participants spent a week of their summer in the program for a variety of reasons. Some already knew their interest in engineering as a career, some wanted to learn more about opportunities, some said they look for STEM-related programs and to connect with others with like interests. Others just thought it might be fun. “You make a lot of friends through this program, and I think that’s really cool,” said Sabrina Thipwong, a rising sophomore at Patuxent High School.
Instructor Jehnae Linkins, far right, describes how a 3-D printer works to a group of participants in the 2017 Engineer Like a Girl program, offered by the College of Southern Maryland and held at the college’s Leonardtown Campus. Participating in the discussion, from left, Isabella Corradi, Meleah Smith, Olga Sullivan, Shareese Adams and Alexus Woodland.
Isabella Corradi, a rising sophomore at Westlake High School, hopes to some day be a pediatric surgeon in the military. Her favorite parts of the Engineer Like a Girl program included the coding work, working with the 3-D printer and creating the gumball machine. Corradi’s advice to other girls who wonder about exploring careers in engineering — “You have to try something before you knock it.” For information on CSM’s Engineer Like a Girl program, call 301-934-7747 or visit stem.csmd.edu/EngineerLikeaGirl.html. To donate toward the program or other CSM Foundation efforts, visit http://foundation.csmd.edu/giving/index.html.
HHS Students Excel in Theater Kaidyn Sexton and Seth Barton earned a Superior rating for their duet scene at the International Thespian Festival held recently at the University of Nebraska in Lincoln and were invited to perform for the entire festival audience. Only five scenes nationwide earned this distinction. Mackenzy Zachry earned a Superior rating on her costume portfolio for her design work in Persuasion and Billy Elliot. The 2017 Festival marks the second year in a row that students from Huntingtown High School earned high distinctions. Organized by the Educational Theatre Association and hosted at the University of Nebraska in Lincoln, the Festival is a one-of-a-kind, weeklong
immersion experience in singing, dancing, acting, designing, directing, and writing for the thousands of students who attend each year after winning at the state level. The Festival features workshops presented by theatre professionals, individual and group performances, programs for technical theatre students, and opportunities to audition for college admission and scholarships.
Eagle Scouts Honored Did you know that only 3-5% of Boy Scouts earn their Eagle Scout Rank? We are proud to say that statistic is 15-17% for Calvert County! Congratulations to the following new Eagle Scouts! Troop 789 John E. Bubser III William Brenden Fraher Weston George Kerley Carson Hunter King
Troop 407 Dylan Hunter Fox Troop 1684 Ethan Conner Carpenter If you know of Boy Scouts that have upcoming Eagle Award Ceremonies or Girl Scouts that have earned their Gold Award, please let The Chesapeake Current know. We would love to hear about them and share their success stories with our community.
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Hidden Cameras As my husband and I recently drove up to a large, brick home in Huntingtown, we thought it would be just like any other listing appointment. The home seller’s wife had already moved to Texas to start her new job and ‘Bob’ would be joining her as soon as the house sold, he said, as he gave us a tour. Sitting down at Bob’s dining room table, we discussed our sales record, home pricing, and marketing strategy for nearly an hour. Just as we were wrapping up, we heard a loud coughing sound that echoed loudly in the room. My husband and I looked at each other, and then to Bob. But none of us had made a sound… “Oh, that’s my wife in Texas,” Bob explained. “We have a hidden camera, and she wanted to listen in.” As it turns out, a fruit bowl isn’t always a fruit bowl. That innocuous centerpiece, or child’s teddy bear, may actually be spying on you. Worse yet, it may be listening to your every word. I left there that night feeling pretty violated, and annoyed at the seller’s dishonesty. Not that we would have said anything differently had the seller disclosed the hidden camera. It was a lesson learned. These days, you’re never really alone anymore. Technological eyes and ears are everywhere, even where you least suspect it. Although I’ve sold real estate for years, I’ve noticed an increasing trend in the number of security cameras conspicuously mounted in the homes that I tour. In this area, however, cameras are more likely used to watch ‘Fido’ while at work, than to catch a would-be robber. Regardless of the reason a homeowner uses a surveillance device,
thankfully, there are laws that protect our privacy. Maryland is an all-parties-consent state, which means that you have to get permission from all parties to a conversation before you can record it. The Maryland Wiretap and Electronic Surveillance Act requires this consent. The penalty without it can be five years in prison, or a maximum $10,000 fine. However, the law does not prohibit videotaping someone if there is no conversation recorded. Home buyers and sellers, and realtors too, should beware. Consult an attorney, if you have questions regarding what’s legal and what’s not. Home sellers, like Bob, should make sure that they are not breaking any laws by using nanny cams, security cameras, or other electronic surveillance devices while selling their home. If you’re buying a home, you should know that hidden cameras, including audio, may be present in a home for sale. Be careful not to say anything that you wouldn’t want a seller to know. It would be like insider trading for home sellers, which could potentially harm your negotiating power if you wrote an offer. Technology will likely only continue this trend, but we can protect ourselves as much as possible. About the author: Patti Stueckler is an award-winning Realtor and Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) since 2002. The principal agent of Team Stueckler of Re/Max One, she has been a featured guest on numerous Sirius/XM radio shows. Her upcoming podcast ‘Diary of a Pitbull’ is scheduled to launch in iTunes on September 6th. Patti has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Journalism from The University of Maryland.
Mastering Back To School Manners The local beaches and pools are packed with kids having summertime fun. With Labor Day near, dusting off your kid’s good manners for the classroom will give them the skills they need to make new friends, compete for coveted spots on teams, win that interview for college, and eventually be successful. Review these simple manners tips with your back-to-school children. Make it a poolside game! Read the pointers together and see how many they can recall. First Impressions Last. Before the first day of school, remind your children to: 1. Smile and say “Hello” 2. Make eye contact 3. Speak up and speak clearly Jennifer Griffith, principal of Cardinal Hickey Academy, Owings, notes all schools value the importance of good manners, "Our school community is committed to providing an environment where each and every child is nurtured to appreciate living a life of faith, truth and respect." Cardinal Hickey Academy is a Catholic school honored as a 2015 U.S. Department of Education National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence. Ride the Bus in Style. Tell your kids to smile when boarding the bus and a “thank you” as they exit the bus. While riding to and from school, kids should stay in their seats with no rough-housing or shouting, keep the bus clean, and be kind to other riders. Pay Attention, Raise Your Hand, and Listen Up. After a summer of shouting outdoors, it can be difficult to control your volume. Remind your kids that they need to raise their hands and be called on before they can talk. Practice this skill at home. Talking, slouching over a desk, yawning, texting, or surfing the net in class is disrespectful. Saying “Please,” “Thank you,” “Excuse Me,” and “I’m Sorry” Works Wonders. Using these words at school will help your kids make friends, diffuse arguments, and receive what they need.
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Laura Amin, the principal of The Tidewater School, endorses the magic of these words. "As an independent school that is focused on preparing students with strong academic, critical thinking, and social skills, providing students with lessons on appropriate manners helps our children build confidence." The Tidewater School, Huntingtown, has focused for nearly 30 years on providing students with a Montessori program in a mixed-age, hands-on model with small teacher to student ratios. Don’t Forget the Don’ts. Kids should know them: Don't lie, don't cheat (but do confess if you get caught), don't scream, don't interrupt, don't roll eyes, don't make fun of or bully others. Kids should follow class rules out of respect for one another and their teachers. Teacher Gift Giving Tips for Parents. It is considerate to let teachers know that you and your kids appreciate them. Here is how to fit school gifts into your budget. 1. Budget and plan for your donations and teacher gifts in advance. 2. Communicate your plan to the room parent. 3. Have a set of gift cards handy. “Local businesses like mine have great gift ideas or gift cards that can help,” shared Celia Molofsky, North Beach, owner of The Wheel, a boutique, gallery, and tavern. Lastly, parents don’t just relay these tips. Have casual conversations with your kids to discuss what's happening at school and talk about manners with your family. Consistency in courtesy leads to confident success! Kristin Pearson Wilcox, J.D., of North Beach is the founder of Capitol Manners, Calvert County’s only center for etiquette, event planning, customer service and executive presence training. Certified in global business etiquette from the Protocol School of Washington and trained by diplomatic experts at the U.S. State Department Foreign Service Institute, she brings empowerment to Southern Maryland through unstuffy manners lessons to instill confidence, courtesy, and success.
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In April, 2016, the Department of Labor (“DOL”) issued new rules defining the term “fiduciary”. These rules became law this year. Why does this matter to you? As baby boomers retire and move money from their employer retirement plans to self-directed IRAs (called a “rollover”), boomers face a dizzying array of financial products from which to choose. Not surprisingly, most people in such situations seek out professional investment advisers to help them sort out what to do.
Investor Protection and Fiduciaries Even though the DOL estimates that $2.4 trillion dollars will be rolled over from pension plans to IRAs between 2016 and 2020, what is often presented to the consumer as trusted investment advice is paid for in the form of high sales commissions to the adviser. In other words, the adviser sells products or a strategy to the consumer that makes more money for them, not the consumer. Many investment professionals, consultants and advisers have had no obligation to follow fidu-
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ciary standards despite the critical role they play in guiding plan and IRA investments. So, for example, an adviser has been able to steer customers into investments based on the size of commissions they make on the investments, not on the benefit the investment may bring to their customer. Up to now, that clear conflict of interest has been legal. Only a “fiduciary” is legally obligated to put the customer’s best interests ahead of their own and, if they don’t, they can be sued and held personally liable. At a time when consumers need the most protection to secure their retirements, they have been receiving the least. Up to now, that is. Now, the law has mandated that anyone providing investment advice to a plan or IRA is a “fiduciary” and must live up to fiduciary rules, including avoiding conflicts of interest with clients. The word “fiduciary” comes from the Latin word for trust. The relationship between an attorney and a client is a “fiduciary” relationship. That means that the attorney is legally obligated to act only in the best interests of the client—if the attorney breaches this “fiduciary duty”, the attorney can be held personally liable. Fiduciaries have a duty to avoid any conflicts of interest between themselves and their customers. A fiduciary duty is the strictest standard of care recognized by the U.S. legal system. The new DOL rule defines “fiduciary investment advice” and requires, at least with regard to retirement monies, that advisers act only for the benefit of their customers and protects customers from conflicts of interest, imprudence and disloyalty. This is a definite step forward in consumer financial protection, but how far does it go? Most people do not realize that it is the DOL, not the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) or its broker-dealer arm, that regulates pension funds, even though the pension funds,
401(k)s, IRAs, SEPs, ROTH IRAs, etc. are composed of securities. So, although the DOL has now mandated that advisers must be fiduciaries with regard to retirement monies, there is no similar regulation for advisers who give ordinary securities advice to investors. Those advisers can still put their own interests ahead of the investor, with no obligation to disclose any conflicts. The SEC has said they will issue a rule similar to the fiduciary rule put out by the DOL to protect ordinary investors; however, recently, the Chair of the SEC said the rule would have to wait. That new rule, if created, will change the standards for how advisers deal with investors. Up to now, advisers selling securities to investors have only had to follow the “suitability” rule. This rule says that so long as the adviser has a “reasonable basis” for believing that the recommendations they are making are suitable for you, the investor, no more need be done to protect you. Even if the adviser makes more commissions on a particular security, under the suitability rule, there is no obligation to disclose this to the investor. When and if the SEC determines that advisers must act as fiduciaries, however, all of that will change the face of investing and investor protection. This is a complicated issue, but the bottom line for you as an investor is simple—ask your adviser on your pension plan whether he or she is a fiduciary. If they say yes, take them seriously because they are legally bound to protect you before themselves. If they say no, be skeptical about whether you are being protected adequately. 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
Foam Rolling 101 I have the pleasure of sharing with our readers, every couple of weeks, information that can help them in their fitness journey. In this issue, I want to introduce you to Myofacial Release (MFR) and in particular Self Myofacial Release (SMR). The benefits of starting or finishing a workout with SMR are truly amazing. If you currently use or have ever used a foam roller, then you know what I am talking about. First let me give you a quick definition of what fascia is. The medical dictionary defines fascia as “a sheet of fibrous tissue that envelopes the body beneath the skin; it also encloses muscles and groups of muscles and separates their several layers”. Have you ever looked at a piece of meat and seen that silvery sheen that covers the meat, that is a simple example for you. It is very strong connective tissue and allows muscles to slide smoothly over each other while your body is in motion, but it is stiff and provides overstretching resistance for the muscle. It provides a balanced and stabilizing structure in our bodies. Just like other parts of our body that can get injured, so can our fascia. Years of poor posture, old injuries, and surgeries, are three examples of contributing factors to stress and to adhesions on your body’s inner web, your fascia. We are going to jump past the injury stage and go to the recovery or injury prevention stage for your fascia. I mentioned MFR and SMR at the beginning of the article. MFR is a hands-on technique for relieving the pain associated with tight and or sore muscles. The goal for this therapy is to loosen up the fascia surrounding the muscle or joint area and restore
movement. Being that it is hands on some of the health care professionals you would seek MFR therapy from are: a massage therapist; a physical or occupational therapist; a chiropractor to name a few. A more recent provider that I actually sought out for my own injury was a certified Fascial Stretch Therapist (FST). These all require appointments and come with a cost that sometimes insurance will cover. If the injury is significant, I would certainly seek one of these professionals out to get their recommendation on treatment. Now let me tell you about SMR and the foam roller. SMR is applying the same stretch therapy to the tight area(s) only you are not with that earlier mentioned therapist; it is you and your foam roller. Foam rollers come in many shapes and sizes. A simple google search on SMR Foam Roller returned about 191,000 hits. In my center we have 2 sizes, 18 inches and 36 inches in length and 6 inches in diameter. These can be ordered online or you can find them in sports equipment stores and in sporting good sections of other stores. To use the roller, you simply place the roller under the muscle or body part needing attention, let your weight settle against it and gently roll back and forth covering the area of tightness. If in your rolling you hit a particular spot that is more painful (hot spot, trigger point) stop rolling and hold that position until it loosens up. When I have clients rolling out their quads (front of thigh) and they find one of these hot spots, I have them hold that spot and then perform some leg curl movements to lengthen that quad muscle. You are going to hate that foam roller when you
first start and limit your first time use to maybe 10 or 15 minutes and put at least 24 hours between rolling sessions for the same area. Some additional benefits of foam rolling include the following: • Restores post injury mobility in its ability to break up scar tissue • Improves blood circulation as studies have shown improved artery function • Maintains the heath of your spinal column by decreasing tension in the upper back in particular (bend over that computer all day) • Improves flexibility • Reduces stress by releasing tension built up in tight muscles • Saves you some dollars on body work maintenance There are many more benefits you will see through the use of foam rolling. I foam roll after workouts as a part of my post recovery routine. If I have warmed up sufficiently ahead of a workout I will sometimes foam roll to get the muscles extra ready J Body work for you is so
essential to maintain optimal health. I still see my chiropractor and use massage therapy monthly as maintenance to stay ahead of all of those old high school sports injuries. If you are interested in learning more on foam rolling and different techniques to apply, seek out a Certified Fitness Pro where you train. Have this Professional show you how to correctly incorporate foam rolling into your workout routines. I wish you great health and fitness, Bob About the author: Bob Poston is a certified Fitness Professional and the owner of Poston's Fitness for Life personal training center located in Dunkirk. Bob has over 35+ years of fitness training experience and holds a Master's degree in Exercise Science as well as certifications from the International Sports Science Association and the Titleist Performance Institute.
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n the July 13, 2017 issue of the Chesapeake Current, we published an article on the expanded Mt. Hope Convenience Center on Pushaw Station Road in Sunderland. At the grand opening celebration on July 18th, I had the pleasure of touring Calvert County’s newest convenience center for trash disposal and recycling. My guide was Phillip L. Long, Jr., the Compactor Operations Supervisor. I was particularly interested in seeing how efficiently the Mt. Hope Convenience Center operated in actuality because I was one of the Calvert County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) who voted to appropriate the taxpayer funds to design and build this state-of-the-art trash disposal and recycling center. My son and neighbors were among the many folks who questioned my judgment, because the expenditure was substantial—about $2 million—and the construction was complicated and lengthy. What my fellow BOCC members and I knew was that an efficient and modern disposal and recycling center was an absolute must for several reasons: Mt. Hope is the northernmost convenience center, thus accommodating residents for most of
the northern area of Calvert County; the lines waiting to get into the convenience center were anything but convenient; the residents of Pushaw Station Road were being subjected to a dangerous situation that delayed their exit from their neighborhood on a daily basis; that it would be virtually impossible to find another location for a convenience center in northern Calvert County (how would you like one located next to your home or business?), and that State Senator Mac Middleton of Charles County was pushing the state legislator toward a zero trash policy (in Europe, there is no trash. Everything is recycled in some way.) and, in fact, counties were being forced to increase their percentage of recycling as businesses became required to fill out annual forms on their recycling. Mt. Hope simply could not accommodate the demands being placed on that site. The logical solution was a modern disposal and recycling center on an expanded footprint. What if we relocated the salt dome co-located on that site to free up space? I remembered all those debates as I started my tour with Phillip. Parallel to the planning and appropriating for a new convenience center, staffing at the convenience centers became an issue. In the midst of these controversies, Michael
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(Mike) Thomas was promoted to Division Chief for Solid Waste at the landfill. Mike had to get some vacancies filled within a short time. He hired Phillip L. Long, Jr., age 26, in 2009 as a temporary compactor operator. In the temp position, Phillip was in the float pool, accepting the hourly wage of the worker for whom he was temping, with no benefits and no guarantees. Phillip could make this situation work because he had his own landscaping business called Anointed Palms and also his own detailing business with the same trademarked name. His goal was to acquire a job that was steady with benefits for his family that was not weather dependent. Mr. Long’s previous work history could be described as “broad.” He became employed by Facchina Construction right after high school where he worked in a variety of areas of the construction industry from carpentry to masonry to concrete finishing, making sure that he learned as much as possible. From there, he progressed to being a foreman for Grover’s Landscaping, but he was laid off due to inclement weather. After a few months as a temp, Mr. Long took a seasonal job that came open. That decision represented an $8 an hour pay cut. “I took the risk and prayed,” he told me. Three months later, a part-time compactor operator job came open. He got that position due to his experience as a temp. As he monitored the job requirements in the solid waste division, he saw that a lot of the jobs required a CDL license. He got his CDL license in preparation for future job openings. By now, he was working part-time as a compactor operator and part-time as a bus driver for the County. Over a period of three years, three job openings for which he was qualified came open. Each time he applied unsuccessfully. Discouraged, he sought the counsel of a co-worker, William Harris, who advised patience. Not long after, the position of Landfill Maintenance Worker II came open. He got the promotion in 2011. It was his first full-time position with Calvert County. About 3 years later, Mr. Long became a Recycling Technician, a job that required him to visit all the convenience centers to collect recycling. Phillip took the opportunity to learn as much about recycling as he could. All those jobs and experiences as well as his diligence prepared him to become the Compactor Operations Supervisor 15 months ago. Mr. Long oversees all seven convenience centers and 34 employees as well as all Community Service workers assigned by the courts to complete their community service time at the Division of Solid Waste. When I asked Phillip how he liked these responsibilities, he replied, “I am very happy dealing with the public and mentoring employees.” And opening the long-awaited Mt. Hope Center? “It was an awesome experience. My Division Chief
Phillip L. Long, Jr. standing in the recycling center at Mt. Hope Convenience Center.
(Mike Thomas, who had originally hired him) gave me full responsibility. We are here to provide the best customer service we can as one team.” Mr. Long depends on two fellow workers for ideas and support as he mentors his teammates, Stanley Windsor and Keith Rumford. The reader can imagine what Phil’s goal for the future is, “To become Division Chief for Solid Waste. I am educating myself on management and preparing myself mentally and physically. I plan to shoot high in the Solid Waste Division, which is where I expect to spend my whole career.” Phil credits his wife with being his inspiration. He got the first temp job in solid waste right after they married when he realized that he needed a dependable job that was not weather-dependent to support a wife and children. He and Angela Long will celebrate their 10th wedding anniversary on February 16, 2018. She works at the ARC of Southern MD as well as helping Phillip raise their five children all of whom have birthdays coming up soon when Angela will be 8, Phillip, II will be 6, Zechariah will be 5, Zoey will be 2, and Zahiem is 6 months old. Phillip explained to me that the last 3 children’s names begin with Z because each was supposed to be the last child, but birth control failed him and Angela. He just laughed at the joke God played on them. Mr. Phillip L. Long, Jr., closed the interview by discussing his mentor, Bishop Patten of the Calvert Lighthouse Church on Clay Hammond Road in Prince Frederick. And yes, you guessed it: Mr. Long is the Youth Pastor at his church. The Chesapeake Current congratulates Mr. Phillip L. Long, Jr., and all his team members on the smooth opening of the Mt. Hope Convenience Center. We look forward to observing as he achieves even more goals. Mr. Long is proof that the American dream is still alive and well in Calvert County.
Free School Vaccine Clinics Calvert County Health Department New 2017-2018 School Vaccination Requirements • All Preschool students, aged 60-71 months, are required to have Two Doses of Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccine to meet school requirements. • Kindergartners, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Graders are required to have Two Doses of Varicella (Chicken Pox) vaccine. • 7th, 8th, 9th, and 10th Graders are required to have One Dose of T-dap and One Dose of Meningococcal vaccine.
unable to obtain vaccine from their Primary Health Care Provider. VACCINE WILL BE GIVEN ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS.
These vaccines are in addition to the Please call 410-535-5400 or existing school immunization require- 301-855-1353 ext. 334 to make an ments. appointment for the Sept. 20th clinic or for questions. FREE MMR, VARICELLA, TDAP AND MENINGOCOCCAL VAC- AVOID THE BACK TO SCHOOL CINES will be given at the Calvert Health RUSH AND GET THESE REQUIRED Department on: VACCINES BEFORE THE SCHOOL • Tues., Aug. 29 from 3:00-7:00 pm DEADLINE! (WALK-IN) and • Wed., Sept. 20th from 9:00am-3:30 A parent or guardian MUST confirm pm(APPT.ONLY) that an appointment has been made for ANY required vaccine by the first day of This vaccine will be offered to 7th, school in September 2017. If the child has 8th, 9th and 10th graders and Preschool- NOT received required vaccines by the ers, Kindergartners, 1st, 2nd and 3rd 20th day after school starts, the child will graders for free regardless if they have be excluded from school. health insurance. This vaccine will also be available for those children who are Visit CalvertHealth.org.
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Calvert County Congratulates New, Expanded and Relocated Businesses Even though Calvert County may be one of the smallest counties in Maryland, it is open for businesses of all sizes. Calvert County is home to unique mom-and-pop specialty stores, some of the nation’s top Fortune 500 companies and everything in between. Join the Calvert County Board of County Commissioners and the Department of Economic Development in congratulating the following new, expanded and relocated businesses. New Businesses Dollar General 625 Calvert Beach Road, St. Leonard 410-495-7860 www.dollargeneral.com
Nelson Emergency Vehicle Lighting P.O. Box 1022, Lusby 443-624-8226 www.nevl.org Lash Bartenders and Rustic Wedding Collection 4865 St. Leonard Road, St. Leonard 410-474-4694 www.lashbartenderswaitstaff.com Bright Beginners Child Care Center 700 Yardley Drive, Prince Frederick 443-404-4069 www.4brightbeginners.com Champagne Taste Bridal Boutique 4100 3rd St., North Beach 443-579-4696 www.champagnetastebridal.com
Calvert Crabs 151 Central Square Drive, Prince Frederick Expansions 301-787-8808 www.calvertcrabs.com Mid-Atlantic Animal Specialty Hospital 4135 Old Town Road, Huntingtown Dunkirk Kitchen & Bath 410-414-8250 10357 Southern Maryland Blvd., www.vetmash.com Dunkirk 301-921-5559 Relocations www.dunkirkkitchenbath.com Solomons Island Winery Tasting Room GoldenWolf, LLC. 14571 South Solomons Island Road, 4000 Friday’s Lane, Owings Solomons 240-672-7995 410-394-1933 www.goldenwolfco.com www.solomonsislandwinery.com
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Citizens Excluded from Comprehensive Plan Process Dear Chesapeake Current Readers,
Citizens of Calvert County should have a chance to comment on the proposed update to the Calvert County Comprehensive Plan and Future Land Use Plan that the consultant presented to the Planning Commission on 28 June 2017. New concepts were presented that were not included in the Calvert 2040 workshops and there has been no opportunity for citizen input thus far in the Comprehensive Plan (CP) rewrite process. One new concept is the Suburban Residential or Residential land use designation. Adding new concepts without citizen discussion and input does not fit our County’s vision that “government is efficient, open, and responsive to citizen needs and concerns.” The proposed Suburban Residential (SR) area designation applies to
areas within approximately one mile of a Town Center and not designated by zoning as Farm & Forest. (Farm & Forest are rural areas dominated by existing farms and forest.) Residents of these areas close to a Town Center (TC) are a major market for commercial and business uses in the TC. Other zoning categories are rural residential, waterfront community, village, town center, marine commercial, industrial and wetlands. The one 1 mile radius was simply a red circle drawn around a TC. This new Suburban Residential will be drawn around specific properties boundaries. At which point is the approximate one mile determined; from the perimeter of the current town outline, from the perimeter of the larger expanded town centers or from some center point? These create very different size Suburban Residential areas. (Link:
goo.gl/LDp9Fv) Who will decide if YOUR property is inside the SR area or not? What are the rights of individual property owners in this process? Will property owners be contacted by mail, given the chance to consult their realtors and accountants to determine what is best for them? What if your property is right next to, but not inside, the SR area? Would you be ok with a multi-family dwelling like apartment or condo next to your property? What about increased taxes to pay for the cost of public water and sewer for the SR area? Please check the Future Land Use Map for your property. The Comp Plan summary presented to the PC on 6/28 conflicts with itself in several areas pertinent to Huntingtown. In the figure 2 chart on page 5, villages would allow small multi-family units, lot sizes of 1 acre max and a building height of 3 stories. On the previous page, villages are suitable for various forms of single-family dwellings only, no mention of multi-family. Page 4 of Comp Plan strategies concerning housing, indicates only 2 story buildings are allowed in villages (residential uses above commercial/offices uses). The
ChesapeakeCurrent@gmail.com devil is in the details, and it’s tough to know what is what with all these conflicting details. No decision to adopt or accept any part of this Proposed Plan or Future Land Use plan should be made at this point until inconsistencies are ironed out. (Link: goo.gl/w6V8mx) The 2040 workshops were all scheduled at 6:30pm on weeknights. I did attend them. I also reviewed the issue papers and submitted comment forms after attending workshops. I’ve read the June 28 presentation to the PC on the Comprehensive Plan update and Future Land Use plan. It seems that the citizens of Calvert County were welcome to discuss the Comp Plan rewrite process but only to an extent. We need another workshop or meeting, and one held at various times of the day and week, so that we can all give our input. Erin Knowles Huntingtown, MD
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Ellen Marie Abelende of Dunkirk, MD passed away peacefully at home on July 26, 2017. She was born on December 28, 1937, in Newark, NJ, to Elizabeth (Teare) and
Edward Smith. Ellen was a loving mother and grandmother who enjoyed raising her family. She loved playing bingo, music, dancing and she was a huge Washington Nationals and Redskins fan. She was the beloved wife of the late Venancio P. Abelende and the loving mother of Armando Abelende (Janet), Ellen M. Fernandes (Marc), Venancio P. Abelende, Jr., Edward F. Abelende (Christine), Esmee Lavinia Hoyle, John V. Abelende (Clarissa) and Carlos P. Abelende (Theresa). She was the devoted grandmother of 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter Elizabeth and a granddaughter Christina. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, National Capital Area Chapter, 3701 Pender Drive, Suite 400, Fairfax VA 22030 or Calvert Hospice, PO Box 838, Prince Frederick MD 20678. Lee Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.
Ellen P. Blair of Owings, MD passed away July 27, 2017 at Calvert County Nursing Center. She was born August 13, 1923 in Washington, DC to William H. and Mildred (Keith) Preston. She was the oldest of seven and she was always responsible for her brothers and sisters, trying to keep them out of trouble. She married William Blair in the late 40’s and they lived in Frederick, Huntingtown and Owings, before moving to Lower Marlboro, where she has lived for the past 52 years. She was a member of Smithville United Methodist Church in Dunkirk, where she played the organ for almost 60 years. She also played at Lower Marlboro and occasionally Mt. Harmony when they were on the Smithville Circuit. Ellen was primarily a homemaker and she briefly worked for the War Department, now Department of Defense, in DC. She enjoyed gardening, canning and was known for her great jam and loving smile. She took care of her son, John throughout his surgeries from cancer and cerebral palsy. Ellen was loved by the residents and staff at Calvert Nursing Center, and will be greatly missed.
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She was preceded in death by her husband, William, a daughter Margaret K. Blair and siblings Henrietta Preston, Alice Bowers, Linda Ferguson and Frank and Steven Preston. Ellen is survived by sons John R. Blair of Springfield, VA, Thomas H. Blair and wife Barbara of York, PA, and Roy R. Blair and wife Lin Yan Ping of Chesapeake, VA. Also surviving are a brother William Preston, Jr. of Bowie and grandson Robert S. Blair. Memorial contributions may be made to Calvert Hospice, PO Box 838, 238 Merrimac Ct., Prince Frederick MD 20678 (calverthospice.org). Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.
Sally Gambrill Bledsoe of Dunkirk, MD formerly of Huddleston, VA, passed away on July 27, 2017, at the Prince George’s Medical Center. She was born May 10, 1936. Sally enjoyed gardening. Growing vegetables and flowers brought great joy to her. She also enjoyed traveling and seeing new places and meeting new people. Her main passion was reading the bible. Many a day she could be found reading God’s word and lived her life according to it. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Upper Marlboro and a former member of the Palestine Baptist Church of Huddleston, VA and Calvary Baptist Church in Upper Marlboro. For over 60 years, she was the beloved wife of Frank Bledsoe. She was the loving mother of Barbara Boykin, Kenneth Bledsoe, Cynthia Barge, Stephen Bledsoe and the late Davis Bledsoe; and the devoted grandmother of five grandchildren. She is also survived my numerous other family and friends. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, 1 Billy Graham Parkway, Charlotte NC 28201. Lee Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.
Sean David Bohrer of North Beach, MD passed away July 25, 2017. He was preceded in death by his wife, Terri Bohrer and son Bradley Bohrer. Sean is survived by his mother and step-father Elizabeth Ricketts and George W. "Buddy" Ricketts, Lothian, brother Matthew Bohrer of North Beach, step-sister Christina Taylor of Tampa, FL, nephews Troy, Todd and Tazz Bohrer and niece Brandi Bohrer. Memorial contributions may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (cff.org) or to Make a Wish Foundation Mid-Atlantic, 5272 River Road, Suite 700, Bethesda MD 20816. Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.
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Russell Eugene Brady of Owings passed away July 24, 2017. He was born July 7, 1964 in Annapolis to Thomas E., Sr. and Audrey (Tayman) Brady. Russell was raised in Owings on the Brady Brothers Tobacco Farm and graduated from Northern High School. He was a lifelong farmer and heavy equipment operator. Russell was a member of the Snake Eyes Historical Motorcycle Club. He loved to ride motorcycles, hunt, fish and shoot guns. He also enjoyed being on his tractor and gardening. Russell was preceded in death by his parents, and wife Betty Jane McKenzie. He is survived by a daughter Crystalin Riley and husband Sean of Owings, son Daniel R. Brady of Dunkirk, brother Thomas E. Brady and wife Sherri of Owings and grandson Brayden A. Drose. Also surviving are numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.
Clara Mae Buckmaster of Chesapeake Beach passed away peacefully July 30, 2017 at her home, surrounded by family. She was born February 24, 1937 in North Beach to James Wallace and Sadie Ellen Stallings. Please look for the article in the 08/24/17 Chesapeake Current issue. She was preceded in death by her husband, James and sister Cindy Stallings, David Buckmaster of Orlando, FL, Diana Buckmaster (Dickie) of Owings, Tammy O’Conner (Paul) of Chesapeake Beach, Linda Foster (Mike) of Chesapeake Beach, and Lois Taylor (Jimmy) of Owings. Also surviving are grandchildren Rachael Little (Jarrod), James Buckmaster III (Lauren), James and Melissa Wahl, and Billy and Eric Buckmaster, great-grandchildren Brandon and Ethan Little and Parker and Paxton Wahl, brothers Morris Stallings (Mary) and Gerald Stallings (Margie), her grand dog Jackson and numerous nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to North Beach VFD, 8536 Bayside Rd., Chesapeake Beach MD 20732 (northbeachfire.com) or Calvert Hospice, PO Box 838, 238 Merrimac Ct. Prince Frederick MD 20678 (calverthospice.org). Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.
Roy Douglas Cattell of Chesapeake Beach passed away July 26, 2017 at Calvert Memorial Hospital. He was born July 2, 1980 in Prince Frederick to Lee Monroe III and
Estelle Adelheide (Taylor) Cattell. Roy was raised in Chesapeake Beach and attended Beach Elementary, Plum Point Middle and Calvert High School. Roy enjoyed spending time with his dog Bear, working with his hands-on construction projects and helping others. Roy is survived by his parents Lee and Estelle Cattell of Chesapeake Beach, sister Sarah Cattell of Chesapeake Beach, brother Lee M. Cattell IV and his wife Annette Dixon of Prince Frederick and nephew Micah Cattell. Memorial contributions may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (cff.org) Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.
William Carter of Owings, formerly of Long Island, NY, passed away on July 22, 2017. He was born on October 17, 1939, in New York, NY. William was a veteran of the United States Navy and worked as a food service director for many years. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, collecting stamps and coins. He loved watching the New York Yankees, spending time with his family and spoiling his grandchildren. He was the beloved husband of Victoria (Destefano) Carter for over 50 years, celebrating the silver wedding anniversary in August 2016. He was the loving father of Mary Loise Timms (John) and William Carter (Diane) and the devoted grandfather of seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, PO Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38101-9908. Lee Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.
Deacon Robert L. (Bob) Connelly of Solomons, originally from Lusby, passed away on July 18, 2017. The beloved husband, father, and brother, went home to the Father after a short illness. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Jane Slade Connelly, his son, Richard Campbell Connelly of Richmond, VA, his daughters MaryBeth Barnette (Marty) of Southern Shores, NC, and Heather Najjar (Haytham) of Gaithersburg, and 7 grandchildren. He was predeceased by his son, William Slade Connelly. He was the son of Dr. Richard Campbell Connelly and Hazel Burley of Grosse Point, Michigan. He also leaves 2 sisters, MaryDee Tapler and Connie Kinner, along with many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. Bob graduated from Campion Jesuit High School in WI and received a BS and MBA from The University of Detroit. He retired as an executive from C&P Telephone Co., now Verizon. He was a crew member on the Williamsburg, the presidential Yacht for
President Harry Truman, and following that was crew aboard the destroyer, USS Gyatt. Bob moved from North Bethesda in 1993, living in Lusby until he moved to Asbury-Solomons in 2015. Bob has been a Deacon in the Catholic Church since 1980, serving at St. Elizabeth’s in Rockville, and Our Lady Star of the Sea in Solomons. As well as serving at St. Mary's Ryken High School in Leonardtown, he has been a chaplain in hospitals, including Calvert Memorial Hospital. He is a 4th Degree member of the Knights of Columbus, Past Commodore of the Grosse Point Sail Club, a life member of the United States Power Squadron, Past Commander of The Detroit Power Squadron and the Potomac Power Squadron, a member of the Patuxent River Sail and Power Squadron, and a member of the Solomons Island Yacht Club. He was the director of the Family Life Bureau for the Archdiocese of Washington in the 1970's. Bob has been a member of The Teams of Our Lady, a movement promoting married spirituality, for over 50 years. He has also traveled with physicians to medical missions in Belize and Haiti 3 or 4 times. His greatest honor was being awarded the Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice medal by St. John Paul II. The highest award for clergy by the Pope. Bob always loved the sea and sailing, and he will always be known as a man of gentleness and kindness. Memorial contributions may be made to Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic School, or, Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church Building Fund, PO Box 560, Solomons MD 20688. Rausch Funeral Home handled arrangements.
Th e o d o r e Roosevelt “Teddy” Cox, Jr. of Lothian, MD passed away July 25, 2017 at Anne Arundel Medical Center after a brief illness. He was born July 14, 1948 in Cheverly to Teddy, Sr. and Marguerite (Moreland) Cox. Teddy graduated from Southern High School in 1966. He worked for Buck Distributing Company (Miller Beer) and retired in 2012 after 43 years of service. Teddy enjoyed going to casinos in Las Vegas, Dover Downs and MGM at National Harbor. He enjoyed eating crabs with family and friends and watching sports. He was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan and enjoyed horse racing. He managed the men’s softball team, “TJ Lite”, sponsored by Buck Distributing Company with his good friend Johnny Boice and the team won many championships during that time. Teddy was preceded in death by his daughter Michelle Hope, parents Teddy and Marguerite Cox, sister Linda Sue Dorsey, brother William “Billy” Cox and nephew Robert “Bobby” Amaker, Jr. He is survived by his children Kenneth “Todd” Cox of Rockville, Christina Cox (Tami) of Gambrills and Nickole “Nikki” Darden (Tim) of Rowlett, TX; grandchildren Matthew, Shelby and Hailey Cox of Cary, NC, Nathan and Greyson Darden of Rowlett, TX and Calista, Addison and
Emilia Cox-Franklin of Gambrills; sisters Joyce Amaker (Robert) of Owings and Robin Zirnhelt (Michael) of Lothian; nieces Debora Sines of Middletown and Amber Jacobs (Chuck) of Deale and nephew Jim Dorsey of Prince Frederick. He is also survived by great nieces Brittany Moore of Waldorf, Samantha Amaker of LaPlata, Victoria Sines of Astoria, NY and Savannah Sines of Middletown. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Assoc., PO Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058 or to the American Lung Assoc., 1301 Pennsylvania Ave., Suite 800, Washington, DC 20004. Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.
Justin Chase Croce of North Beach passed away on July 23, 2017. Justin was born to Frank and Karen Flood Croce in Washington, DC on October 21, 1982. He lived his entire life in Calvert County and attended Northern High School. Justin had been employed as a cook in local restaurants. Cooking was also his hobby and his passion, as was working on old cars, especially his 1966 Chevrolet Bel Air. His family described Justin as a generous, kind and caring person as well as a great chef and a terrific uncle. Justin is survived by his mother, Karen Croce of North Beach; sisters, Jessica Bly and her husband, Charlie of Owings, Rachael Croce and her husband, Brian Davis of North Beach, Darlene Croce of East Boston, MA and Tracy Croce, also of East Boston, MA; nieces and nephews, Savannah and Sylas Bly and Hailey, Kristina, Kinsley, John Paul, Joey, Tyler, Michael, Christina, Skyler and Joss Croce; grandmother, Bernice Flood of Salley, SC and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins from MA, MD, SC and FL. His father, Frank Croce, predeceased him. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Raymond Wood Funeral Home in Dunkirk handled arrangements.
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D e l o n t a D e V o n c e Dandridge, Jr. was born November 12, 2016 to Shakaye Creek and Delonta Dandridge, Sr. at Calvert Memorial Hospital in Prince Frederick, MD. He departed this life on July 30, 2017. He was affectionately known as "Tink Tink" by his mom, "Big Man" or "Daddy's Baby" by his dad and "Jr." to his sisters. Jr.'s smile would light up the room. Delonta was a big bundle of joy to all that knew him, especially his mother, father and sisters who adored him. Although Delonta went home to be with God sooner than we all expected, we are so thankful for the eight months that God allowed him to be in our lives. Delonta, Jr. leaves to cherish his memory his parents, Shakaye Creek and Delonta Dandridge, Sr.; sisters, Shakeya, Destiny, Shekaya, and Diamond Dandridge; grandparents, Dorothy Brown-Emerson, Michael Emerson, Joyce Thomas and Alvin Parker; great-grandmothers, Estella Brown, and Annie Creek; two aunts, TyAnn Emerson, and Anita Dandridge; six uncles, Trevon Parker, Kyle Emerson, Kwame Dandridge, Durez Creek, Turez Creek, Demetrius Creek; special family, Larry Brooks, Jr., Kingsley "Butch" Jones and a host of great-aunts, great-uncles, cousins, and family friends. He was preceded in rest by his grandfathers, Marvin Dandridge and Robert Creek. Jesus said, suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come to me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven. Mathew 19:14. Raymond Wood Funeral Home in Dunkirk handled arrangements.
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Leon DuBoise “Lee” Deskins, Jr. of Lusby, formerly of Arlington, VA, passed away on July 31, 2017 at his residence. Born January 2, 1948 in Arlington, he was the son of the late Leon DuBoise Deskins, Sr. and Margaret Mary (Powell) Deskins. Leon graduated from Calvert High School in 1967. He moved to Calvert County from Arlington in 1998. Leon was a Journeyman Lineman for VA Electric Power Company for forty-five years, retiring in 2009. He enjoyed woodworking. Leon is survived by his son, David D. Deskins of Las Vegas, NV; and five grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Rausch Funeral Home in Lusby handled arrangements.
James Patrick Harty of St. Leonard passed away on July 26, 2017 at his home. He was born October 24, 1946. Memorial contributions may be made to Calvert Hospice, PO Box 838, 238 Merrimac Ct., Prince Frederick MD 20678. Rausch Funeral Home in Port Republic handled arrangements.
M a r g a r e t Louise Lacey of Rose Haven passed away July 21, 2017 at Calvert Memorial Hospital. She was born May 17, 1924 in River Springs, MD to Robert Boyd and Lillian Marie (Ellis) Cheseldine. Margaret was a retired secretary with
Georgetown University. She was married to John Joseph Lacey who preceded her in death on August 15, Albert Benjamin 2004. She was also preceded in death by a Gryskewicz, Sr. of daughter Suzanne Marie Henderson. Prince Frederick Margaret is survived by a daughter passed away with his Linda M. Lacey and her husband Greg loving family by his Leizear of Greenbelt; a granddaughter side on July 26, 2017. Ronnie Marie Corey of Rose Haven, and He was born on several nieces and nephews. August 6, 1924 in Memorial contributions may be made Plymouth, PA, to the to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, 2219 York late Benjamin John and Helen (Jago) GryskeRd., Suite 302, Timonium MD 21093. wicz. Rausch Funeral Home in Owings Albert, fondly known as “Al,” joined the handled arrangements. Navy just two weeks out of high school and then spent the next three years in several major WWII battles. He served on the USS Hambleton (DD455) as a Fire Controlman in the Wiley Post Invasion of Normandy (D-Day), BombardLaMond of Prince ment of Cherbourg, Invasion of Southern Frederick passed France, and Invasion of numerous islands and away July 22, 2017. Okinawa. During all this conflict, the USS He was born August Hambleton survived numerous torpedo hits, a 16, 1935 to John W. kamikaze hit and she rode out four typhoons and Doris B. with 60-foot waves. After his Naval service, Al received his ( P a r k h u r s t ) Funeral Director’s license from the American LaMond. Wiley was raised in Eustis, FL, Academy of Embalming and Mortuary where he also graduated from high school. Science, New York City, NY. After working for He joined the Army on September 27, 1954 a period of time in the funeral business, he and was honorably discharged September moved to Washington, DC and joined the 13, 1957. After his discharge, Wiley was C&P Telephone Company, where he worked employed as a truck driver and retired from his way from a Lineman to a Foreman/SuperviPep Lines in the early 1990’s. He was a sor. After 35 years of service, he retired and member of Teamsters Local 639, the Calvert began a new trade making and designing Elks Lodge and Stallings-Williams American prosthetics for the next several years. In 1950, Al married his bride of 67 years, Legion Post 206. Wiley loved playing horseSusan (Matisko) Gryskewicz. “Pop” loved his shoes, watching baseball and was an avid family more than anything! He was reader, especially military nonfiction. predeceased by his son Albert Benjamin He was preceded in death by his wife, Gryskewicz II. Pop is survived by his beloved Joan and he is the last of fifteen siblings. wife Sue, son Paul (Kim); grandchildren Stacie Wiley is survived by children Donald E. Moore (Matt), Vickie Kegley (Daniel), James LaMond and wife Carey of Huntingtown, Gryskewicz (Jessica), John Gryskewicz Linda LaMond of Hollywood, and Michael (Nikkie), Abby Gryskewicz (Casey); great J. LaMond, Sr. of Hollywood. Also surviv- grandchildren Liam Kegley, Jackson Moore ing are grandchildren Dawn Venis and and soon to be baby Gryskewicz. He is also husband Wes of Prince Frederick, Kelsey survived by his brothers Chet Gryskewicz (Josephine), Leonard Gryskewicz (Josephine) LaMond of Chesapeake Beach, Kyle and many cherished nieces and nephews. LaMond of Huntingtown, Michael J. Memorial contributions may be made to LaMond, Jr. and Daniel L. LaMond, both of the K9sForWarriors, 114 Camp K9 Road, North Beach, and a great-granddaughter Ponte Vedra, FL 32081 (K9sForWorriers.org). Kayleigh Venis. Lee Funeral Home in Owings handled Rausch Funeral Home handled arrangements. arrangements.
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Shirley Jane Liersemann of Parkville, MD died July 22, 2017 of natural causes at Solomons Nursing Center. She was the youngest of three children born to Frank & Ruth Wooden, and a faithful member of Calvary Lutheran Church in Baltimore where she served as the chairperson of the Prayer Ministry. Shirley enjoyed life, singing, traveling, spending time with family & friends, and caring for those in need. Married in 1945 to Frank Paul Liersemann, Sr. of Baltimore, she was blessed with 64 years of marriage until his passing in 2010. Together they volunteered at the Maryland Schools for the Deaf and the
Blind, and owned and operated Satyr Hill Shell service station in Parkville for 20+ years. Shirley is survived by her son Rev. F. Paul Liersemann, Jr. and his wife Kathryn of Prince Frederick; three devoted grandchildren, Sarah Gleason (Christopher), Aaron (Lyndi), John (Jackie); and four great-grandchildren, Joshua, Zachary, Claire, and Vivian. Memorial contributions may be made to Calvary Lutheran Church, 2625 E. Northern Parkway, Baltimore MD 21214. Rausch Funeral Home handled arrangements.
Randy Jay Henderson passed away on July 22, 2017. He was born April 28, 1984 to Barry and Dee Ann Henderson of Clinton. Randy was
their second child. He went to school in Clinton, and graduated from Surrattsville High School in 2002. Randy began working with children with disabilities the same year at Tanglewood School. He would spend the next 15 years being a reliable and dedicated employee. He also worked a second job at the Whole Self Center, again, patiently working with children with Autism to be taken out and taught life skills and experience real life situations. Randy was a devoted son, grandson, brother, uncle and nephew. He tirelessly supported his family in any, and all aspects of their lives. He was committed to their health, happiness and well-being. If you needed something, he would get it to you. If there was somewhere you needed to go, he would get you there and it didn’t matter if it was out of the way or not, all you had to do was ask, if you got the chance before he offered. Randy helped anyone and everyone in any way he could. Randy enjoyed being with his family, friends and girlfriend. He was a fan of all things Ghostbusters, Marvel, Star Wars and much more. He loved all types of music and movies. Randy was a gentle giant, with a love for all, no one could match. In 2014, Randy became an uncle to his nephew and later his niece. Taking care of those around him came naturally to him, and he excelled at it. Randy had a wealth of friends and was beloved by all who knew him. Randy was predeceased by his mother; Dee Ann Henderson, grandmother; Barbara Ann Corona and grandfather; Jack Henderson. He is survived by his father; Barry Henderson, grandfather; Ralph Corona, grandmother; Mary Henderson, aunt; Virginia Corona, uncle; Roger Henderson, aunt; Brenda Henderson (David), sister; Ginger Howard (Patrick), nephew; Charles Howard and niece; Eleanor Howard and a large group of friends, co-workers and loved ones that he considered family. Lee Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.
Frances Eleanor “Frankie” Marshall passed away July 24, 2017 in Abingdon, VA. She was born July 19, 1934 to Marion (Nutwell) and William Percy Marshall. She was raised in Deale and graduated from Southern High School in 1952. After graduation, she worked for the Government at Andrew's Air Force Base for 36 years as a clerk in security. Upon retirement in 1988, she made her home in Fort Meyers, FL for more than twenty years. In 2010, she moved to Chilhowie, VA to be near her nephew Dean Wilkerson, and his family. Frankie was a member of N.A.R.F. In her leisure time she enjoyed bingo, travel, and especially antiques. Her final days were spent residing at Valley Health Care in Chilhowie, VA. She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister Lorraine Phipps, and brothers Gene and Richard Marshall. She is survived by a sister, Kathleen Wilkerson of Tracy's Landing, sisters-in-law Doris Marshall of Deale and Anna Marshall of Boise, Idaho, and by several nieces and nephews and their families. Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.
Barbara Jo McQuown of Fairhaven passed away peacefully on July 25, 2017. Barbara was born on August 4, 1935 in Long Beach, CA to the late Nellie and Oscar Collins. As a wife to an enlisted husband in the Air Force, she eventually landed in Washington, DC where she started her exemplary 30-year political career. Barbara retired as the Office of Presidential Personnel Associate Director and one of her proudest career moments was being appointed to be a member of the National Commission for Employment Policy, by former President Ronald Reagan. Barbara and her late husband, Thomas McQuown, enjoyed
their retirement years at their home overlooking the Chesapeake Bay. She loved to travel and take her family on wonderful vacations. Barbara enjoyed every minute of life and loved everyone in it with her whole heart. Barbara is preceded in death by her parents, Nellie and Oscar Collins; her husband, Thomas McQuown; and her grandson, Charles Holson. Barbara’s memory will be cherished by her two daughters, Cynthia Lee Holson of Dunkirk and Kathryn Lynn Joyner (Michael) of Huson, MT. She is also survived by her sister, Bettie Zane Paul (Emil); her granddaughter, Kelly Taylor (Troy) and her great-grandson, Ryan Taylor. Barbara will also be missed by several nieces and nephews and many extended family members, neighbors and friends. Rausch Funeral Home handled arrangements.
Michael Wayne Miller of Lothian passed away on July 26, 2017. He was born on April 7, 1951, in Lynchburg, VA, to Irene E. (Snow) and Everett
G. Miller. Michael was an Army veteran and for 22 years he was a member of the Carpenter’s Local 1110 of Washington, DC. Seventeen of those years, he served as a union representative. He enjoyed fishing, boating and crabbing. He is credited with catching the largest crab on record for the state of MD. He was also a huge Washington Redskins fan. Michael was the beloved husband of Susan Marie (Dodson) Miller and the loving father of daughters Kimberly, Angela and Christy. He was the step-father of Charles Dodson (Megan), Joseph Duggan and William P. Stonebraker and the grandfather of five grandchildren. He was the twin brother of Mitchell W. Miller. Lee Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.
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’ Beverly O’Connell of Lusby, who spread her unconditional love across a large family, her husband of 48 years, countless friends in several states and the wildlife that wandered into her yard, died on July 27, 2017. Bev was always there for her six children, and she was happy to spoil her six grandchildren and her two great grandchildren. She loved to socialize, and leaves behind a long trail of friends from CT to FL to MD and beyond. She enjoyed watching and talking about the NFL, and for many years played in a football pool. She loved watching the birds and other animals in her yard, and maintained a wide variety of bird feeders for her feathered friends. Bev and her husband, Daniel O’Connell, traveled extensively, and especially enjoyed relaxing on the island of Bermuda. Beverly O’Connell was born on March 25, 1938, in Simsbury, CT, the daughter of Frederick and Ardella (Mirick) Mildren. She attended Simsbury High School. She married Dan on Aug. 13, 1960, and they raised their family in Wethersfield, CT, and, later, in Cocoa Beach, FL. Bev and Dan also lived in Melbourne, Fort Myers and in the Great Outdoors in Titusville. She worked for many years as a secretary for Dan, and also in the Cocoa Beach school system. Bev moved to Solomons Island in 2013, and later to Lusby where she enjoyed life on the shores of the Chesapeake Bay. Beverly is survived by six children: Marc O’Connell (Nancy Lieffort) of Southbury, CT, Jo-Ann Lizon (Ned) of West Hartford, CT, Joyce O’Connell of East Hartford, CT, Linda Spahr (Alan) of Lusby, Brian O’Connell (Nancy) of Lino Lakes, MN, and Kevin O’Connell (Leigh Wade) of Gainesville, VA; her brother, Raymond Mildren (Barbara) of Montgomery, TX; six grandchildren, Dan Lizon (Amanda Maloney), Bryan Lizon, Kelly O’Connell, Gabrielle Burns (Andrew), Brendan O’Connell and Emily O’Connell; two great-grandchildren, Layla and Nolan; and three nephews. Bev was predeceased by her husband, Dan, and her sister, Karen.
She requested that her remains be joined with Dan’s at sea, off Port Canaveral, FL. A memorial and celebration will take place on Saturday, August 12, at 1:00 pm, at the Lighthouse Restaurant and Dockbar, 14636 Solomons Island Road South, Solomons Island, MD. In Lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Hospice of St. Francis, 1250-B Grumman Place, Titusville FL 32780. (hospiceofstfrancis.com) or to the wildlife organization of your choice. Rausch Funeral Home handled arrangements.
G i o v a n y Antonio “Gio” Queirolo, Jr. of Lusby, MD passed away on July 31, 2017 at his residence. Born February 5, 1997 in Fairfax, VA, he was the son of Quanda Nichols and Giovany Queirolo, Sr. Gio graduated from Patuxent High School in 2016. He was married to Domonique (DeVille) Queirolo on June 12, 2017. Gio is survived by his wife, Dominique Queirolo; his mother, Quanda Nichols of Lusby; his father Giovany A. Queirolo, Sr. and step-mother, Jessica Velez of Lusby; his brother, Gaberelle Queirolo of Lusby; step-sisters, Jamira Brice and Cevannah Coleman of Edgewood, and Layla Stukes of Lusby; his paternal grandparents, Giovany V. and Elaina Queirolo of FL; maternal grandmother, Yolunda Goodwin and step-grandfather, David Goodwin of VA; aunts, Diana and Hedi Queirolo of FL; uncles, Keith Chambliss of VA and Saul Montoya, Sr. of FL; first cousins, Saul Montoya, Jr., Grayson and Payton Ackerman of FL, and Saquan Fitzgerald of VA; mother and father-in-law, Carrie and David DeVille of Lusby; his sister-in-law, Danielle DeVille of Laurel and a host of great aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, James Nichols. Memorial contributions may be made to the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center, Fund for Osteosarcoma Disease, 750 E. Pratt St., Suite 1700, Baltimore MD 21202. Rausch Funeral Home in Lusby handled arrangements.
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Barry K. Parks, of Broomes Island, MD passed away July 21, 2017 in Prince Frederick. He was born on August 5, 1959 to the late Calvin and Grace Mister Parks. Barry grew up and lived in the small community of Broomes Island most of his life where he shared many friends and extended family. Barry was known to lend a hand and give a smile to all who knew him. He worked as a skilled auto and boat mechanic at several shops around Calvert County. Barry enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating, NASCAR, and drag racing. He is survived by his brother, Buddy Parks and an aunt, Sharon Miller. Rausch Funeral Home handled arrangements.
James William “Robie” Robison originally from Harrisburg, PA, passed away July 26, 2017 at his son’s home in St. Leonard. He was surrounded by family and friends at the time of his passing. James, known by most as Robie, is survived by his wife of 56 years, Barbara Jean Robison (Shegogue) originally from Bowie, daughter Robin Marie Saul (Robison) of Charlestown, WV and her husband Ron Saul, son James Anthony Robison and his wife Diane of St. Leonard. Robie was blessed with three grand children, Lauren Elizabeth Robison of St. Leonard, James Ryan Robison of St. Leonard and Evan Zacary Robison of Charlestown, WV. He played trombone and trumpet for many years with a number of known musicians and bands. One of the most notable artists was Charlie Daniels. Both he and Charlie played in a band called The Jaguars. His musical resume grew to include two other bands: The Saxton’s and The Imperials. His infamous musical talent was also paired with Lloyd Price, Jimmy Dean, Danny Gatton and
the Washington Redskins Band. Robie worked most of his career as an Engineer and when he retired, moved to Leonardtown. Robie and Barbara were very active at Saint George’s Catholic Church in Valley Lee. He will be greatly missed by all that knew him but thanks to his incredible musical talent, his sound will live on forever. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, PO Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis TN 38148-0142. Rausch Funeral Home in Lusby handled arrangements.
John (Jack) Edward Smith Jr. passed away on July 30, 2017 at home surrounded by family. He was born in Galesville on August 7, 1924 to J. Edward and Jessie Dubel Smith and attended Charlotte Hall Military Academy as a high school student where he graduated with honors in 1941. He took classes at Western Maryland College (now McDaniel) until enlisting in the Navy during WW II. He served in the Aleutian Islands in Aviation Ordinance from 1943 until 1946 and then returned to Western Maryland College on the GI bill where he received a B.A. in math and physics. After teaching high school math and science in Baltimore County from 1950-1952, he worked for Thomas Lumber Company, which later became Smith Building Supply, as a sales manager and estimator. He owned and operated Smith Country Store, in Galesville from 1961 to 1967. Finally, he returned to the lumber and hardware business as manager of the newly named Smith Building Supply in Churchton, owned by his uncles from Smith Brothers Pile Driving Company. He ran a very successful business for more than 33 years before retiring and closing the business in 2001. He married Marie Murphy from Baltimore in 1949 and they worked together as a team and celebrated 53 years of marriage until her death in 2002. He later remarried Barbara Gibbons and shared 9 happy years of family outings and road trips until her death.
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He was heavily involved with community service organizations receiving the Jaycees Young Man of the Year in 1958 and the Lions Club, Melvin Jones Fellow Award in 1994. He was awarded the Sam Carr Outstanding Award from the South River Raritan Club and most recently received the Marjorie Murray Bridgman Award from the AA County Trust for Preservation. He received many other awards and volunteered for many organizations including, Eastern Star, Masonic Lodge, West River Improvement Association, Southern Anne Arundel Chamber of Commerce and was a founding member of the Galesville Heritage Society. He was known throughout south county for his wit, jokes, winks at the ladies, his gentlemanly ways and mostly for his abundant generosity and service to community. He is preceded in his death by his first wife Marie, his sister Beverly, second wife Barbara, and son John E. Smith III. He is survived by his daughter Susie, son-in-law Don, daughter in law Connie, 3 grandsons, 2 great grandchildren, brother Michael Smith and good friend Bill Gibbons. Many thanks for the extraordinary services of Hospice of the Chesapeake. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Galesville Heritage Society, PO Box 373, Galesville, MD 20765 or Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Hwy, Pasadena, MD 21122. Hardesty Funeral Home in Galesville handled arrangements.
Francis Gaetano Valenti of Owings passed away July 24, 2017 at his residence. He was born March 5, 1930 in Washington, DC to Gaetano and Frances (Longo)
Valenti. Francis served in the Army from September 4, 1951 with Company “A” 42nd AIB in Germany until being discharged August 4, 1953 as a Corporal. Francis was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth S. Valenti and stepson Daniel Robbin. He is survived by son Mark and wife Charlene of Martinsburg, WV and daughters Gina Valenti King and husband Mike of Owings, and Michele Valenti Derwent and husband Donnie of Virginia Beach, VA and a step daughter Rae Elkins of Ellicott City. Also surviving are 14 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. After the Nationals beat the Diamondbacks 6-2, Francis Gaetano Valenti went to bed a happy man. Then the Lord called him home. He went peacefully in his sleep and is now with the love of his life, Ruth. A strong, gentle and very devout man, he taught us all to laugh, be kind, have faith, love deeply and forever. Life will go on but it will never be the same. Contributions may be made to Catholic Charities, 824 G Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001. Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.
Jeanette Rose Vierkorn, a 58-year resident of Turkey Point, died August 1, 2017. She was born in Bladensburg on November 13, 1930. She was a homemaker and was preceded in death by her husband, Stephen Leo Vierkorn, Jr. and a daughter, Ginny Dittmar. She is survived by five daughters, Diana Palmer-Twomey of Bowie, Jenny Laurio of Morrison, CO, Stephanie Bast of Niceville, FL, Vicky Tucker of Largo, FL and Annette Green of Chestertown; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Hardesty Funeral Home in Galesville handled arrangements.
Jane Owens Whittington, a longtime resident of Dunkirk, passed away August 1, 2017 at Asbury-Solomons Nursing Center. She was born February 7, 1927 in Prince Frederick to Joseph John and Irene (Bowen) Gibson. Jane was raised in Owings and married C. Raymond Whittington, Sr. in June 1945. She was primarily a homemaker and briefly worked for the Census Bureau. In the late 1960’s Jane went to work for the Postal Service as a Post Office Clerk retiring after 20 years. Jane was a lifelong member of Smithville United Methodist Church ,where she was a member of the choir and United Methodist Women. She was also a member of the Women’s Democratic Club and the Deale Senior Citizens Group, The Ramblers. Jane enjoyed bowling, softball, baseball, football, flowers and spending time with her grandchildren. Jane was preceded in death by her husband C. Raymond Whittington, Sr. in 1990, step-children F. Edward Whittington and Barbara Lee Simard, sisters Alice Irene Ward and Charlotte Lewis and a step-grandchild. She is survived by her children Joseph L. Whittington and wife Cynthia of Fairfax, VA, Douglas O. Whittington and his wife Lynne of Arlington, VA and Brenda J. Mulcahy of Lusby, step-children C. Raymond Whittington, Jr. and his wife Sue of White Plains and Janet Kuhlman of Woodville, OH, 7 grandchildren, 14 step-grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to Smithville United Methodist Women,3005 Ferry Landing Rd., Dunkirk MD 20754. Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.
CURRENT EVENTS Are You Paying More Taxes Than Required?
The Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT) is urging Marylanders to consider whether they may be eligible to receive a homeowners’ or renters’ property tax credit and to submit an application before the Sept. 1 deadline. As part of this awareness campaign, last week SDAT mailed 133,828 postcards to low-income Maryland homeowners who may be eligible to receive a credit but have not yet submitted an application. The Department is also participating in community outreach initiatives, such as last week’s Day of Giving hosted by The Basketball Tournament and Baltimore 1000, to educate Marylanders on tax relief that may be available to them. The Homeowners’ Property Tax Credit Program (Link: goo.gl/Hfbw35) provides tax relief for eligible homeowners by setting a limit on the amount of property taxes owed based on their income. If a resident has already paid their property taxes and applies before Sept.1, any tax credit that the homeowner may be eligible for will be refunded by the county finance offices. The Renters’ Property Tax Credit Program (Link: goo.gl/5o7zx) similarly provides
tax relief for eligible renters who pay high monthly rent relative to their total income. This credit is issued in the form of a direct check payment of up to $1,000 a year. For more info. on these tax credits, email sdat.taxcreditapp@maryland.gov, or call 410-767-4433 or 1-800-944-7403 (toll free within Maryland). These credits must be applied for annually by Sept. 1. In 2016, nearly 46,000 homeowners received an average of $1,300 in tax relief, while more than 7,600 renters received an average of $322 in tax relief. Combined, these two tax credit programs save Maryland taxpayers more than $50 million each year. Many counties and municipalities, like Calvert County, also provide supplemental credits, which provide additional tax relief. If a resident is approved to receive the state credit, they will automatically receive any local supplemental credit thafor which they may be eligible. Even if you do not think that you are eligible, you may be! Please consider applying to be sure. There is no penalty for applying.
person at a regional service center or one of more than 250 hunting and fishing license agents across the state. All entries must be completed by 11:59 pm, Aug. 31, and be accompanied by a $15 nonrefundable application fee. Only one application per person will be accepted. The drawing will be held Sept. 5.
Maryland Black Bear Lottery The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is accepting applications for this year’s black bear lottery. Successful applicants will receive a permit valid for the four-day hunting season, taking place Oct. 23-26 in Allegany, Frederick, Garrett and Washington Counties. Hunters may apply for the lottery online, by phone at 855-855-3906 (weekdays, 7:00 am-7:00 pm), or in
On Pins & Needles: Bring your quilting, needlework, knitting, crocheting or other project for an afternoon of conversation and shared creativity. No registration. Thurs., Aug. 17, 2:00-4:00 pm at Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch; Fri., Aug. 18 and 25, 1:00-4:00 pm at Calvert Library Prince Frederick; Thurs., Aug. 24, 2:00-4:00 pm at Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch. calvertlibrary.info.
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SummerSTEAM Combat the heat and join our interactive hour exploring exciting ways to build a better world through stories, activities and a snack. 2:30-3:30 pm on Wed., Aug. 16 at Calvert Library Southern Branch and Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch; Thur., Aug., 17 at Calvert Library Fairview Branch and Calvert Library Prince Frederick. calvertlibrary.info.
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Friday, August 11
CSM Super Saturday: CSM students who have already applied for admission can complete in one day everything needed before class starts. Tour campus, complete placement tests (students who need to take placement tests must arrive by 9:00 am), meet with an adviser, register and pay for classes. 9:00 am-1:00 pm. College of Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick campus. More info.: 301-934-7765 or csmd.edu/apply-register/credit/super-saturdays.
Poets' Circle: Beginner or big-time, confident or compulsive, stuck or star-lit! All are welcome. Expect a friendly session of discussion, editing and support. Bring five copies of what you want to work on or just yourself. 9:00-11:00 am at Calvert Library Prince Frederick. Please register. calvertlibrary.info.
Solomons Island Kite Day: Celebrate this annual event with the Wings Over Washington Kite Club in the field across from the Calvert Marine Museum. Bring your own kite or make one at the museum. Kite kits $5/ea., cash. Participation is FREE and open to the public. 10:00 am–4:00 pm.
Acoustic Music: For your listening pleasure, join us in the Lower Level Lounge to hear acoustic music by Ross Crampton from 7:00-11:00 pm with the compliments of the American Legion Connections, Southern Maryland Newspapers, Stallings Williams Post 206 on Rt. 260 in Isaac’s Restaurant, Papa John’s Pizza, O’Brien Chesapeake Beach. Public welcome. More Realty, American Eagle Electric, Sherry Carter, info.: 410-257-9878, ALPost206.org.
Pet Adoption: Pepper's Pet Pantry in Solomons hosts a dog and cat adoption event with local Saint Mary's and Calvert County animal rescue groups. 11:30 am-2:30 pm. Pepper's Pet Pantry is in the Solomons Towne Center behind CVS. More info.: 410-326-4006.
Robbie Boothe Performs Local favorite, Robbie Boothe, was just added to the Brothers Osborne concert line-up on Friday, Aug. 25, at the Calvert Marine Museum PNC Waterside Pavilion on Friday, Aug. 25! This St. Mary's County’s rising star will sing some of his Southern Maryland original songs – “Pick-up Line,” “Love My Life,” “A Night Like This,” “Summertime Sunlight,” “Beautiful Baby Girl,” and so many more! Don't miss this opportunity to see three great performers Robbie Boothe, Tucker Beathard, and the Brothers Osborne perform live at 7:30 pm! Tickets are available for $35-$55 (additional fees apply) and available at calvertmarinemuseum.ticketforce.com or by calling 1-800-787-9454. Gates open at 6 pm with food and beverage vendors on site. Proceeds from the Waterside Music Series support the education and preservation efforts of the Calvert Marine Museum. This series of events would not be possible without the generous support of many local businesses. Sponsors include: Prince Frederick Ford/Jeep/Dodge, PNC Bank, Bozick Distributors, Inc., Tidewater Dental, Sunshines Catering, Directmail.com, Holiday Inn Solomons, Quality Built Homes, 98.3 Star FM, Bay Weekly, Quick
Kids Playwriting Festival Continuing its 19th season, Twin Beach Players (TBP) presents their 12th Annual Kid’s Playwriting Festival! After a record-breaking number of submissions by our community’s children, TBP has selected six plays to be produced, directed and performed by members of the youth troupe. This year’s winning plays include real life situations, many of which are experienced by our children daily, and are quite personal to today’s youth. TWP is proud of all the playwrights, and is so happy to continue to encourage and foster their creative talents! $7/person. Tickets available online: twinbeachplayers.org. Fri. & Sat., Aug. 11 & 12 at 7:00 pm and Sun., Aug 13 at 3:00 pm at the Boys and Girls Club, 9021 Dayton Ave., North Beach.
United Rentals, Kelly Generator & Equipment, Comcast, Metrocast, ECS Federal, Blue Crabs, TitleMax LLC., World Gym, and Asbury-Solomons. Chairs and coolers are not permitted. For additional info., please visit calvertmarinemuseum.com. To reach a staff member, please call 410-326-2042, ext. 16, 17 or 18.
Sons of the American Legion Meeting: The Members of the Sons of the American Legion Stallings Williams Post 206 will hold its monthly meeting at 7:00 pm in the Upper Level Meeting Hall of the Post. All Members are urged to attend and make their voices heard. More info.: Commander Ward at 410-610-7217. ALPost206.org.
Saturday, August 12 Yard Sale: NB Fire Dept. Auxiliary. 8:00 am-12:00 pm. Rt. 261, Chesapeake Beach. Tables $15, or two for $25; must be reserved in advance. Contact Diana
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Learn Mahjongg: Want to learn Mahjongg? Games are a great way to keep your brain sharp while having fun! 1:00-3:00 pm at Calvert Library Southern Branch. No registration. calvertlibrary.info.
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CURRENT EVENTS Country Dance: For a fun time, come to the Country Dance in the upper level Ballroom at the American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206 on Rt. 260 in Chesapeake Beach. For learners, teachers will be available to give free instruction. One-hour lessons at 7:00 pm followed by dancing to the tunes of the Southern Winds Band. 8:00-11:30 pm. $15/person includes fountain soft drinks or draft beer, pretzels, and chips. Public welcome. Info.: 410-257-9878. Reservations: Lbloyer@verizon.net.
Saturdays, Aug. 12 & 19 Construction Zone: Bring your family to explore the Library's building sets. It's come and go constructive time in the storytime room as we bring out the library's collection of Legos, Keva Planks, Lincoln Logs, Blocks, Magformers and more. No registration. 2:00-4:00 pm at Calvert Library Prince Frederick. calvertlibrary.info.
ing, runes, and shield symbology of these fearless seafarers bring this piece of fascinating history to life. Bring a bag lunch. $15 members/$20 nonmembers. 10:00 am–2:00 pm at Calvert Marine Museum. Register at calvertmarinemuseum.com/442/Day-Camps.
Make, Play, Learn: Children drop by to play games, make crafts and art projects. MakerSpace is open from 1:00-4:00 pm before, during and after the Summer Fun Performances. Calvert Library Prince Frederick. calvertlibrary.info.
MD Workforce Exchange Job Search Workshop: Learn how to navigate the Maryland Workforce Exchange (MWE) system to conduct an effective job search. We will review position descriptions and utilize ONET online resource center to enhance your résumé and application content. If you have a laptop, bring it. Book Discussion: Talk about Alexander 6:30-8:30 pm. Please register. Calvert Hamilton - the man, the musical named Library Prince Frederick, 410-535-0291 or after him! Alexander Hamilton by Ron 301-855-1862. calvertlibrary.info. Cherow was the inspiration for the award-winning Broadway show. Read any Meet the Artist: Gail Chenevey. 7:00-8:00 book about Hamilton and listen to the pm at the Calvert Library Twin Beaches for show if you get the opportunity! If not, an hour of art with a unique artist. calvertliwe will do both! 7:00-8:30 pm at Calvert brary.info. Library Prince Frederick. calvertlibrary.info. Thursday, August 17 Giant Game Night: Tweens entering grades 5-7, grab your friends for a night of giant fun with giant Jenga, giant Yahtzee, and more! Please register. 6:30-8:00 pm at Calvert Library Prince Frederick. calvertlibrary.info.
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Tuesdays, Aug. 15 & 22
Dee of St. Mary's Public Sail: Cruise aboard the historic Dee and experience the Patuxent River aboard an iconic Chesapeake Bay Skipjack. $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 pm. 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. Another sail scheduled for Sat., Aug 26 and Sept. 30.
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. No registration. 6:00-9:00pm at Calvert Library Southern Branch. calvertlibrary.info.
Green Crafting: Green crafters will meet 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 pm at Calvert Library Southern Branch. calvertlibrary.info.
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 am and 11:00 am–11:30 am at Calvert Marine Museum. More info.: 410-326-2042, calvertmarinemuseum.com.
Wednesday, August 16
Jr. Paleontologist for a Day: Children entering grades 6–9 become a junior paleontologist for the day. Hunt for fossil shark teeth, whale bones, and the shells of ancient snails and clams on a local beach. Uncover the mysteries of these ancient animals and their environment. Bring a bag lunch. $20 Monday, August 14 members/$25 nonmembers. 9:00 am-3:00 Monday Morning Fun: Join us at 10:00 pm at Calvert Marine Museum. Register at am for dancing, stories, movies and fun. c a l v e r t m a r i n e m u s e u m . c o m / 4 4 2 / Calvert Library Prince Frederick. Day-Camps. calvertlibrary.info. Summer Storytime: Themed for families Books & Toys: The Storied Life of A.J. with children of multiple ages and include Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin . Moms, parents, stories, songs and fingerplay. Weekly caregivers and your tots! Book club for Summer story times are held at different moms, playtime for kids! No registration. venues in the Beach area. 10:00-10:45 am at 10:00-11:00 am at Calvert Library South- North Beach VFD, Chesapeake Beach. ern Branch. calvertlibrary.info. calvertlibrary.info.
Interview Skills Workshop: Learn professional techniques and the importance of interviewing. 1:00-3:00 pm at Calvert Viking Exploration Day Camp: Library Prince Frederick. Please register. Children entering grades 5–6 can become 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. calvertliVikings to learn about the culture of the brary.info. Norse explorers. Navigation, ship build-
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am-2:00 pm. 885 Main St., Prince Frederick. 443-975-7376. Info.: ECHOthrift@comcast.net, ProjectECHO.net Bob Zentz in Concert: The Road Scholar Summer Music Series presents this prolific musician, playing several dozen instruments in a repertoire of more than 2,000 songs. $10/ea. available at the door (cash or check). Doors open at 6:00 pm; beer and wine for sale. 7:00–9:00 pm. Harms Gallery, Calvert Marine Museum. Membership Meeting: All members of the American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206 are encouraged to attend the regular meeting. 7:00 pm in the Upper Level Meeting Hall at the American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206 in Chesapeake Beach. Info.: 410-257-9878, ALpost206.org.
Karaoke at the Legion: Join us for a good time from 8:00 pm to midnight. American Legion Stallings Williams Post 206 in the Lower Level Lounge. No cover charge. The A Daring Voyage Day Camp: Children Post is located on Rt. 260 in Chesapeake Public welcome. Questions: entering grades 4–7 embrace the role of a Beach. 17th century colonist in the Chesapeake 410-257-9878, ALPost206.org. Bay. Bring a bag lunch. $20 members/$25 nonmembers. 9:00 am-3:00 pm at Calvert Saturday, August 19 Marine Museum. Register at calvertmarinemuseum.com/442/Day-Camps. Lighthouse Lovers: Enjoy the Southern route of this popular Lighthouse Adventure MakePLayLearn: Take building and Cruise aboard a private charter vessel. $130 creativity to a whole new level at the library. for day-long trip; museum members pay We provide the space, Legos® and other $120. Reservations for lunch are made at a building materials, you provide the imagina- local restaurant; meal costs are not included. tion. 2:30-3:30 pm at Calvert Library Twin Meet at the Calvert Marine Museum under Beaches Branch. calvertlibrary.info. the Drum Point Lighthouse at 7:45 am; expected return time is 4:30 pm. Space is T.A.C.O.S: Teen Advisory Council of limited and pre-registration is required. Students meeting! For teens 13-19. Calvert More info. or to register: 410-326-2042 ext. Library needs your help planning events, 41. Register 5 days prior to the scheduled revamping our Teen Zone and other cruise date. awesome things. Help make Calvert Library awesome! Free food (and service learning Fossil Field Experience: Learn how to find hours) at every meeting! No registration. and identify fossils. The program begins at 5:00-6:00 pm at Calvert Library Prince the Cove Point Lighthouse at 9:00 am. Frederick. Enjoy time on the beach until 11:30 am. Bring a bag lunch or eat at one of the many Teen Movie Night! Hang out for movie local restaurants. The program continues at night - popcorn and fun times included! 1:00 pm at the Calvert Marine Museum to 6:30-8:30 pm at Calvert Library Prince discuss fossil finds and explore the PaleontolFrederick. calvertlibrary.info. ogy Hall. $20/person, ages 8 and over includes museum admission. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Space is limited Friday, August 18 and pre-registration is required. Info. and to What Floats Your Boat? Day Camp: register: Melissa McCormick 410-326-2042 Children entering grades 1–3 enjoy a x41, bit.ly//FossilFieldExperience. nautical day at the Calvert Marine Museum. Splash, dash, and craft a creative Virtual Reality Roadshow: Join communiday of outdoor water play. Bring a bag ty members of all ages and explore virtual lunch. $15 members/$20 nonmembers. reality in seated and standing experiences on 9:00 am-2:00 pm at Calvert Marine a variety of platforms - Google Cardboard, Museum. Register at calvertmarinemuse- Google Daydream, HTC Vive, and Oculus Rift! Coaches will guide you through the um.com/442/Day-Camps. experience, and you’ll meet library staff who Project Echo Thrift & Gift Shop: Visit can share more about opportunities to go and celebrate their one-month anniversary! further with VR in your community! 10:00 Store hours: Thu., Fri., & Sat. 10:00 am-1:00 pm at Calvert Library Prince am-4:00 pm. Donation hours: 10:00 Frederick. calvertlibrary.info.
Brain Games: A great way to keep your brain sharp while having fun! Join us! Please register. 12:00-3:00 pm. Calvert Library Prince Frederick. calvertlibrary.info.
manga fans ages 10 to 17 gather at the Twin Beaches Branch to learn the techniques of drawing for comics. Join us! Please register. 7:00-8:30 pm at Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch. Pre-Screening of Documentary 13th: 410-257-2411. calvertlibrary.info. 2:30-4:30 pm. If you can't get here early enough for the 5:30 pm, Aug. 24 showing of Tuesday, August 22 this powerful documentary about race, justice and incarceration, come for this Flying Needles: Knitting, crocheting and showing and then go to the discussion the portable crafting group open to anyone following Thursday. Discussion to be held wanting to join in and share talents, on Aug. 24 at 7:15 pm with special guests crafting time or learn a new skill. No from Calvert County NAACP, Legislative registration. 6:00-9:00 pm at Calvert Black Caucus of MD, Community Media- Library Southern Branch. calvertlition Center of Calvert County, Point of brary.info. Change Jail & Street Ministry, MD Commission on Civil Rights, Judge Gregory Wednesday, August 23 Wells and Sheriff Evans. Mature content. Please register. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. Brain Games: Mahjongg, Scrabble & more. Want to learn Mahjongg? Hope to calvertlibrary.info. make your Scrabble skills killer? Games are a great way to keep your brain sharp Monday, August 21 while having fun! Join us! Please register. 10:00 am-1:00 pm at Calvert Library Solar Eclipse Viewing Event: Enjoy the Prince Frederick. 410-535-0291 or 2017 solar eclipse with Calvert Library! All 301-855-1862. calvertlibrary.info. locations will have fun, educational viewing experiences for all ages. Protective Thursday, August 24 glasses will be available on a first come, first served basis. Call your branch for specific times at the event. 10:00 am-4:00 pm. Little Minnows: C is for Crabs! A program Calvert Library Prince Frederick, for children age 3- 5 and their caregivers. $5, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. calvertli- members/free. 10:00-11:00 am at Calvert Marine Museum. calvertmarinemusebrary.info. um.com. Green Crafters: Meet to make crafts out of material that would typically be thrown JobSource Mobile Career Center: Get job away. Crocheting, needlework, and simple counseling and resume help, search for jobs tying will be used. Teens welcome. and connect with Southern Maryland 2:00-5:00 pm at Calvert Library Southern JobSource. This 38’ mobile center features 11 computer workstations, smart board Branch. calvertlibrary.info. instructional technology, satellite internet Fossil Hunt & Identification Evening: access, exterior audio visual and broadcastHunt for 18 million-year-old shark tooth ing capabilities; state-of-the-art workforce fossils. Calvert Marine Museum paleontol- applications and connectivity for wireless ogists will be on hand to help identify mobile device access. 1:00-3:00 pm at fossils that you find on the beach, or any Calvert Library Southern Branch. calvertlifossils that you bring from your personal brary.info. collection. Free. Participation limited. Pre-registration required. Ages 4+. Minors Get Crafty at Your Library: A place to get must be accompanied by a responsible out of the heat and hang with friends. A adult. No pets. Dress for the weather. Wear water and sand friendly clothing. Bring your fossil hunting gear (e.g., wire mesh strainer and shovel) if desired. Hosted by the Town of Chesapeake Beach in partnership with the Calvert Marine Museum. 5:00 pm at Bayfront Park beach, Chesapeake Beach. To register email Keith Pardieck by Aug. 19 at: kpardieck@chesapeakebeachmd.gov. Rain date Aug. 23.
relaxing, creative space for tweens and teens to come in and create. Lots of craft supplies provided. Music, snacks and fun! 2:00-3:30 pm at Calvert Library Southern Branch. calvertlibrary.info. 13th Documentary Screening and Discussion: An in-depth look at the prison system in the United States and how it reveals the nation's history of racial inequality and injustice. "13th" is a critically acclaimed documentary directed by Ava DuVernay. Film 5:30 pm. Discussion 7:15 pm with special guests from Calvert County NAACP, Legislative Black Caucus of MD, Community Mediation Center of Calvert County, Point of Change Jail & Street Ministry, MD Commission on Civil Rights, Judge Gregory Wells and Sheriff Evans. If you commute and can't make it until the 7:15 pm discussion, you can preview it on Netflix or at the library on Sat., Aug. 19 at 2:30 pm. Mature content. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. calvertlibrary.info.
Friday, August 25 Robbie Boothe at Calvert Marine Museum: This local favorite has been added to the Brothers Osborne concert line-up at the Calvert Marine Museum PNC Waterside Pavilion! St. Mary's County’s rising star will sing some of his Southern Maryland original songs. Don't miss this opportunity to see three great performers Robbie Boothe, Tucker Beathard, and the Brothers Osborne perform live at 7:30 pm in Solomons! $35-$55 (additional fees apply) available at: calvertmarinemuseum.ticketforce.com or 1-800-787-9454. Gates open 6:00 pm. Food and beverage vendors on site. Chairs and coolers are not permitted. Proceeds from the Waterside Music Series support the education and preservation efforts of the Calvert Marine Museum. Info.: calvertmarinemuseum.com. To reach a staff member: 410-326-2042, ext. 16, 17 or 18.
Calvert Eats Local: Encourage local agriculture, discover ways to eat locally, and share resources, energy, good ideas and great food! 7:00-8:30 pm at Calvert Library Prince Frederick. calvertlibrary.info. Manga Otaku Artist Nights: On 1st Tuesdays and 3rd Mondays comics and
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