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County Prepares for Hurricane Florence

Preparing for the storm by pulling out a boat at Spring Cove Marina in Solomons.

By Dick Myers Editor “Be prepared” is not only the Boy Scout motto, it has been the mantra for Calvert County residents this week as Hurricane Florence bore down on the Carolinas’ coastline and the eventual impact to the county remained an unknown. Boat owners scurried at their marinas and docks to get their prized possession out of the water or safely secure. Waterfront landowners went to several locations for sandbags, and residents sought water, non-perishable food and toilet paper. Calvert County’s Director of Emergency Management Alfred Jeffery said his job almost necessitates he “Cry Wolf” in situations such as the one facing county residents this week. Better to be safe than sorry is a cliché but a tried and true rule of thumb. On Wednesday morning the track of Florence had been moved south about 60 miles by the weather forecasters and the impact at landfall downgraded. So, that being the case, the impact on Calvert could be diminished but that still doesn’t lessen the necessity for preparation, according to Jeffery. The emergency management head noted that grounds are saturated from abnormally heavy summer rains, so anything additional, compounded by winds that could span 39 to 74 miles per hour, could cause those trees to topple and in some cases onto power lines causing problems for homeowners and problems on the roads for travelers. Jeffery said the possibility of a storm surge, which had earlier been anticipated 3-5 feet could be less than on the Patuxent versus possible impact on the Potomac. The Calvert western shore of the Chesapeake Bay, or the east side of the county, could experience flooding from those winds and higher tides. So, Jeffery’s message is that anyone who lives in an area that normally floods, to expect it again this weekend. At Jeffery’s suggestion, the Calvert County Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday, Sept. 11 declared a state of emergency for the impending storm. According to a press release from the county: “Declaring a state of emergency is a proac-

tive measure to ensure resources are mobilized in the case of a catastrophic event. The Calvert County Department of Public Safety is currently tracking the path of the hurricane, but the direction and impact of the storm is still uncertain.” The press release goes on to say: As Calvert County prepares for Hurricane Florence, the Department of Public Safety encourages residents to review hurricane preparedness procedures in the event the storm poses a risk for the region. Prepare for High Winds • If necessary, protect all windows with shutters or 5/8-inch plywood panels. • Reinforce garage doors. • Designate an interior room with no windows or external doors as a “safe room.” • Assess your landscaping and trees to ensure they do not become a wind hazard. Prepare for Flooding • When you hear hurricane, think inland flooding. • Determine the elevation of your property to learn your vulnerability to flooding. • In flood-prone areas, keep on hand materials such as sandbags, plywood, plastic sheeting, plastic garbage bags, lumber, shovels, work boots and gloves. • Be aware of areas known to flood so your evacuation routes are not cut off. As the Storm Approaches • Most mobile/manufactured homes are not built to withstand hurricaneforce winds. Residents of these homes should relocate to a safer structure when an evacuation order is issued. • Secure lawn furniture and other outside objects that could become projectiles in high winds. • Listen carefully for safety instructions from local officials. Monitor NOAA weather radio. During the Storm • Stay inside and away from windows, skylights and doors. • Listen to a battery-powered radio for storm updates. • Have flashlights/batteries handy and avoid open flames and candles. • If power is lost, turn off major appliances to reduce damage when power is restored. After the Storm • Stay away from downed or dangling power lines. • Beware of weakened tree limbs. • Open windows and doors to ventilate your house. • Use your phone only in emergencies. • Do not drive into water of unknown depth. • Restrict children from playing in flooded areas. • Do not use fresh food that has come in contact with flood waters. • Wells should be pumped out and the water tested before drinking. To stay informed about local conditions and emergency information, residents are encouraged to sign up for Calvert County

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Thursday, September 13, 2018

Derelict Vessels Sinks To New Depths

A salvage operation last week came close to removing a derelict vessel from the Patuxent River.

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer Attempts to remove a derelict ship from the Patuxent River over the weekend started off with much hope of success but they were dashed when the operation failed and the ship sank even further into the river. Petty Officer Andrew Kendrick, spokesman for the local U.S. Coast Guard detachment, said they had part-

nered with the state’s Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to hire a contractor to tow the vessel away; the operation began with a barge and crane that hoisted the 108-foot vessel out of the water but it was soon placed back in the river. “They found it did not have a lot of structural integrity,” Kendrick told The County Times. “So it was not safe to tow out.” Kendrick said the towing crew placed the vessel back

into the water, minus about 700 gallons of oily water, where it sank even deeper into the river. Kendrick said the Coast Guard and DNR were discussing next steps in removing the vessel but had yet to come up with a finished plan. Last week two men who are partners in owning the boat, a retired yard patrol boat that once served as a teaching aid at the U.S. Naval Academy, had been charged with abandoning the vessel. Ronald Ferry of Virginia and Jared David Kaplan Russell, of Takoma Park, each face a possible six months in jail or $1,000 in fines if convicted of the charge. Since it came to rest north of the river’s West Basin, it has become a hazard leaking fuel oil; the Coast Guard has hired contractors to come out by boat and use absorbent pads to remove the pollutants. The owner of Calvert Marina where the vessel had once been docked said he had the owners remove the boat from the property because they had no insurance for the vessel; the towing operation to get it out of the marina also failed. This left the vessel to drift around the river for three months, said Commissioner Todd Morgan, who can see the boat from his property on the river. “The diesel and oil smell is ridiculous,” Morgan said. “It’s crazy. “Is it taxpayer money that’s funding this? We’re no better off now than we were at the beginning of the week.” guyleonard@countytimes.net

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County Now Owns Its Animal Shelter

By Dick Myers Editor It’s official. Calvert County is no longer the tenant of the new Linda L Kelley Animal Shelter. They’ll be the owner of the land and building off Hallowing Point Road when the shelter opens in November after a ribbon cutting scheduled for Oct 8. It was anticipated the county would move to purchase the building from Marrick Properties since the purchase was included on the schedule of projects for an upcoming bond sale made possible by the legislature approving an additional $50 million bond authority for the county.

The county entered into a lease with an option to purchase on August 7th of last year. According to a memo to the county commissioners at their Sept 11 meeting, the bond authority allows “Calvert County the means to purchase this property thereby forgoing the need for monthly payments of $45,833.33. Purchase price of the property is $6,113,000. Annual operating budget for the new animal shelter will be $1,665,475. It’ll cost $391,500 to equip the new shelter. After the ribbon cutting, Commissioner President Evan Slaughenhoupt, Jr. said the shelter will have “a soft opening.” The county’s long-standing agreement with Charles County’s for the Tri-Coun-

Dominion Land, Money Donation Completed County will Create a New Park in Lusby By Dick Myers Editor The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) has signed the deed finalizing the donation of 100 acres of land from Dominion Energy to the county for a park. The property was formerly the staging area for the Dominion Cove Point LNG Plant construction and was known as Offsite Ara A (OAA). It is on Route 4 at Cove Point Road. According to a memo from Department of Communications Director Linda Vassallo to the county commissioners at their Sept. 11 meeting: “Prior to transferring the property the Departments of Public Works and Parks & Recreation conducted property inspections on the property in late August and found no issues or concerns. As part of the property transfer arrangement, Dominion has graciously offered to donate $1.1 million in addition to the donation of OAA property for development of the park.” “It’s a huge project for us,” Vassallo

said. Sitting beside her at the meeting was Dominion Energy VP Mike Frederick, who oversaw the plant’s construction. He said, “We are thrilled to be able to donate this property so Calvert County residents can have the use of it for a long time.” Frederick himself is a Calvert County resident, but he announced to the BOCC that he will be leaving his position at Cove Point for another assignment at Dominion’s Richmond, VA headquarters. The commissioners expressed regret that Frederick, who had been their point person for the project, will be leaving. Commissioner President Evan Slaughenhoupt Jr. noted the 60-foot-high wall intended as a noise barrier between the plant and the community. He said after attending the plant dedication and standing next to it while it was fully operational, he wondered why the wall was needed. “it was just as quiet as a mouse,” he said. dickmyers@countytimes.net

ty Animal Shelter will end November 1. Commissioner Vice President Tom Hejl said he had stopped by the new facility. “That place is absolutely gorgeous,” he said. Commissioner Pat Nutter said, “I am proud to have sat on this board to provide this needed facility.” Marrick President Rick Bailey was in the audience and was praised for helping get the facility to the point where it is about ready to open. The new facility and animal control services have been under the control

of the county’s Department of Public Safety since last July 1. Slaughenhoupt praised the department’s director Jacqueline Vaughan, who has overseen construction of the shelter. “We made a good decision to place it under Pubic Safety direction,” Slaughenhoupt said. The decision to exercise the Purchase and Sale Agreement was on a 4-0-1 vote. Commissioner Steve Weems was not at the meeting. He was attending a funeral. dickmyers@countytimes.net

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Town Councilman Joins North Beach Mayor’s Race By Dick Myers Editor North Beach residents will have a choice for mayor at the ballot box in November. Councilman Randy Hummel has joined Councilman Mike Benton as a candidate for mayor. Hummel has served 23 and a half years on the council during two stints, 1986 to 1994 and again from 2002 to present. He was an unsuccessful candidate for mayor in 1998, the year that current Mayor Mark Frazer was first elected. Frazer opted not to seek re-election this year. According to his biography on the town website: “Randy and his wife Jennifer have lived in North Beach since 1985, raising four children here along the way. Randy is now in his sixth term on the Town Council after having previously served from 1987-1994. During Randy’s second term, he was elected Vice-President of Council. Randy’s proudest achievements during that time were the rebuilding of the pier, expansion of the sewer system and construction of the water system. Randy’s other civic interests have included serving on the Board of Directors for the Calvert County Chapter of the American Red Cross, being a charter member of Central County Ambulance Service in Clarion, Pennsylvania, and Mid-Bay Kiwanis in Chesapeake Beach. Randy has recently retired from teaching. He previously was a purchasing agent for a large manufacturing company and a supervisor for a small railroad, as well as serving in the Navy.” Hummel told The County Times: “North Beach was founded as a tourist town and it is still a tourist town.” He said because of that the town has spent a lot of money on infrastructure, most notably along the waterfront, for the tourist business. He said, however, as mayor he would also focus on investment in the aging infrastructure in other parts of the

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town especially repairing streets west of Chesapeake Avenue. A part of that is to repair stormwater issues created with the last street work 20 years ago. Hummel would also like to try to encourage new businesses and help existing businesses to succeed. He said some aren’t doing as well as they should considering the traffic in town, and he’s not sure why. He said the town’s existing Economic Development Commission could be the catalyst for helping businesses. There are also some vacant lots in town, he said, that could be commercially developed. In addition to the two mayoral candidates, there are six candidates for the six remaining council seats. The remaining four incumbents, Jane Hagen, Mickey Hummel, Gwen Schiada and Paul Troncone have filed for re-election, and Gregg Dawson and Elizabeth Lawton will seek the seats vacated by Benton and Randy Hummel. The Calvert County League of Women Voters has a forum for the town candidates scheduled for Oct 15. dickmyers@countytimes.net

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Governor Larry Hogan today an- academic program offered before and nounced $18.6 mil- after the school day, or in summer lion in new educa- a school with a high concentratio for n of tion funding to go students in kindergarten through eighth living in poverty toward a series and at risk of falling of initiatives, includ- behind academic requirements, along with $500,000 for ing recommenda the recruitment, traintions from Mary- ing, and ongoing development of new land’s Commission teachers. An additional $4.9 on Innovation and million will be used by the Interagency Commission Excellence in Education, known as the Kirwan Commis- School Construction (IAC) to conductOn sion. 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Thursday, September 13, 2018

Fisher Lauds Hogan’s Promise to Exempt Retirement Income Del. Mark Fisher (l) with Gov. Larry Hogan.

By Dick Myers Editor Calvert County Delegate Mark Fisher (R: District 27C) insists: “Maryland is an expensive state to live in.” In his weekly blog, Fisher said, “The high cost of living is why so many Marylanders choose to retire elsewhere.” Fisher quoted Gov. Larry Hogan in a piece in the Baltimore Sun as making what he called a “game-changing announcement about retirees.” Fisher reported that the governor said: “We’re not going to stop fighting for you until we exempt 100% of your retirement income

from Maryland State taxes!” Governor Hogan’s campaign for re-election provided The County Times the following information on his position on retirement income: “When running for governor, Hogan stated his goal of eliminating taxes on retirement income on all Marylanders - stressed that this goal could not be accomplished immediately” Hogan: “Every single day, somewhere I go, someone says, ‘I love Maryland… I can’t afford to stay in Maryland and retire on a fixed income…many other states don’t tax retirement income, we do.” (Chase Cook, “Hogan: ‘I don’t have a magic wand, but plans to cut taxes,” Capital Gazette, 10/14/14) Hogan: “Our plan – and we can’t do it immediately, will be to completely eliminate state income taxes for pensions and retirement rncome.” (Michael Dresser, “Hogan vows to eliminate taxes On pensions,” The Baltimore Sun, 8/19/14) Governor Hogan: “…I want to reach the point where we are able to do away with Income taxes on all retirement income, just as many other states have done.” (“State of the state address,” Office of The Governor, 2/4/15) Hogan affirmed that spending must be under control first, in order to eliminate state income taxes on pensions and retirement income. “Republican Larry Hogan said Tuesday that if he is elected governor he will try to

end state income taxes on retirement income sometime during his first term…Hogan said he first would aim to get spending under control in the state capital. ‘Once we get it under control, our plan – we can’t do it immediately – will be to completely eliminate state income taxes for pensions and retirement income,’ Hogan said to a ballroom full of retired residents.” (“Brown and Hogan attend governor’s race forum,” The Associated Press, 8/19/14) Hogan argued that eliminating taxes on pensions of seniors “should probably be a higher priority” than providing middle-class tax cuts. “Republican gubernatorial candidate Larry Hogan told residents of a retirement community Tuesday night that he wants to eliminate all state income taxes on pensions before the end of his administration… ‘We don’t have a revenue problem in Annapolis. We have a spending problem we need to control,’ he said. Hogan said the elimination of taxes and on pensions and other retirement income -- even for affluent seniors -- should probably be a higher priority than cutting taxes for middle-class working families because of a need to stop what he called an ‘exodus’ of seniors from Maryland.” (Michael Dresser, “Hogan vows to eliminate taxes on pensions,” The Baltimore Sun, 8/19/14) dickmyers@countytimes.net

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Straight Talk on Straight Teeth

BY: JEFF TOMCSIK Orthodontic braces and clear aligners such as Invisalign® are not just for straightening teeth and making your smile look better. In fact, a highly trained and skilled dentist will use orthodontic treatment to improve the function of the teeth which will result in a healthier, longer-lasting smile. While good looking teeth are attractive, the purpose of your teeth is to chew food. When teeth are misaligned, they can slowly damage opposing teeth during the chewing process. When they are in proper alignment, teeth break down the food they are chewing without damaging each other. To help illustrate the point, think of a well working pair of scissors. When in good alignment the two blades come together and meet at a very precise point that makes them excellent at cutting paper. On the other hand, imagine one of the scissor blades had a slight bend or a ding in the metal. This imperfection would surely affect the scissor’s ability to cut as well as when it was in perfect alignment. If the one blade is bent away from the other, there will be a gap between the points of contact that cause the cutting action. The result would likely be a failure

to cut effectively or efficiently. If the bend in the one blade is toward the other, it would cause the blades to scrape each other, making cutting difficult. More importantly to note, the blades scraping each other slowly destroy the cutting surface of both blades. These same principles can be applied to your teeth. In any area of the mouth where your opposing teeth do not meet when you perform a chewing motion (meaning there is a space between the top and opposing-bottom tooth in any area of your mouth when your jaw is closed), like the scissor in the first scenario, it is rendered ineffective in the chewing process. On the other hand, if there are any teeth that are colliding with their opposing teeth, they are likely causing trauma to each other and slowly wearing down the enamel surface and eventually the tooth structure. This will likely lead to greater risk of decay and eventually risk the tooth’s overall vitality. Many people who have ongoing problems with decay or pain despite their efforts to keep their teeth clean, might be suffering from malocclusion issues that are causing the ongoing dental problems. The good

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Thursday, September 13, 2018

SMECO Holds 80th Annual Meeting More than 6,000 Vote in Election Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) held its 80th Annual Meeting on August 29, 2018, at its headquarters in Hughesville. The Board of Directors election was conducted by mail prior to the meeting. The following SMECO members were elected to serve on SMECO’s Board for three years: Samuel “Jack” Hammett in Calvert County; Fern G. Brown and Kenneth L. Dyson in Charles County; and W. Rayner Blair III and William R. Cullins III in St. Mary’s County. Several bylaw amendments were also included on this year’s ballot, and all of them were passed. To allow more time for printing annual meeting notices and ballots, one of the bylaw amendments adjusts the deadline for nominations for Board of Director candidates. Additional amendments provide guidelines for any future online voting that the Board may consider for SMECO’s annual meeting. Because of a misprint on the ballot, votes for one of the proposed amendments to the bylaws were not counted. If approved by the Board of Directors, that proposed amendment will appear on the ballot next year. In 2016, SMECO members voted to amend the bylaw that outlines requirements for meetings and voting, and this is the second year the election was conducted entirely by mail. Ballots were mailed

on July 26, and customer-members were instructed to return their ballots by mail by August 22. Members who returned their ballots were eligible to win one of 36 electric bill credits of $50 each. More than 6,000 members voted, and election results were announced at the meeting. Richard A. Winkler, Chairman of the SMECO Board of Directors, welcomed SMECO’s members to the event and called the meeting to order. SMECO’s president and CEO, Austin J. Slater, Jr., explained that an electric cooperative’s members have the ability to vote each year for their representatives who serve on the board. While SMECO has approximately 138,000 customer-members, in 2016 only 882 members registered to vote, and 16 percent of those voted by absentee ballot. In other matters, Slater said that SMECO completed installing 167,000 smart meters at homes and businesses throughout Southern Maryland last year. SMECO expects the new meters to improve outage response times, increase efficiency, and save money. “Smart meters represent the ‘new normal’ for energy companies,” he explained. “They are safe and secure, and exemplify SMECO’s continued investment in improving customer service. We project that SMECO will save upwards of $5 million per year

in operational costs.” A capital credit general refund of $3.7 million was issued to members last month. “Passing savings on to members demonstrates electric cooperative values,” Slater said. In addition, he explained that SMECO’s margins for 2017 totaled $23.4 million, and all of those funds were allocated to members’ capital credit accounts. “Our Board of Directors is committed to refunding capital credits to members, when financially feasible,” he added. According to Slater, “We continue to focus heavily on cost reduction and performance improvement, and we have racked up some significant cost reductions of $4.2 million since we began a concerted effort in 2017. We are going to stick with this effort as we fine-tune our operation and continue to eliminate unnecessary costs while focusing on process improvement.” Earlier this year, SMECO was able to refinance $135 million at a very favorable interest rate of four percent through the private placement market. “Establishing this source in the capital markets allows the cooperative to obtain financing without onerous and costly government requirements,” Slater said. More than 5,400 SMECO customermembers have had solar panels installed.

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Cops & Courts

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During the week of September 3 – September 9 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,556 calls for service throughout the community.

Damaged Property: 18-48071 On September 6, 2018 Deputy L. Payne responded to Sixes Road, Prince Frederick for the report of damaged property. The victim advised sometime between September 1st and September 3rd an unknown suspect(s) used a rock to smash the front and rear windshields of her vehicle. Theft: 18-47659 On September 4, 2018 Deputy Parks responded to World Gym in Prince Frederick for the report of a theft. The complainant advised she believed she lost her phone in the parking lot and someone picked it up and kept it for themselves instead of turning it in. The value of the phone is $700. Theft: 18-47784 On September 5, 2018 Deputy S. Naughton responded to Mallard Point, Prince Frederick for the report of a theft. The complainant advised sometime between September 1st at 2:00 PM and September 2nd at 2:00 PM an unknown suspect(s) stole a visual warning sign from his front yard, which he described as a silhouette of a little boy with a reflective flag in his hand, and the word “SLOW” on it. The value of stolen property is approximately $40. Theft: 18-47783 On September 5, 2018 Deputy Flynt responded to Twin Lakes Drive, Dunkirk

for the report of a theft. The complainant advised the passenger side rear window was busted out of her vehicle and her purse was missing. Her purse was located and returned to her, however, her wallet was missing.

accident. He was placed under arrest and transported to the Calvert County Detention Center where he was charged with Malicious Destruction of Property > $1,000 and Failure to Control Vehicle Speed on Highway to Avoid Collision.

Theft: 18-48488 On September 7, 2018 Deputy Childress responded to Sawmill Road, Lusby for the report of a theft. The complainant advised an unknown suspect(s) stole diesel fuel from his Peterbilt truck parked in a driveway across from his residence. The estimated value of stolen fuel is $30.

On September 8, 2018 Deputy Parks conducted a traffic stop on Route 4 and Avery Road, Prince Frederick. While making contact with the driver, Alexa Marie Sebo (19), Deputy Parks smelled

Theft: 18-48796 On September 9, 2018 Deputy O’Donnell responded to Ruby Tuesday’s in Prince Frederick for the report of a theft. The victim advised sometime between 4:00 PM and 9:30 PM an unknown suspect(s) stole $900 out of her purse while she was working. ARRESTS: On September 5, 2018 Deputy S. Naughton conducted a traffic stop in the area of Steeple Chase Drive and Armory Road in Prince Frederick. A search of the vehicle resulted in hypodermic needles, a burnt can with suspected heroin residue, a glass smoking pipe with suspected crack cocaine residue, and multiple cotton swabs with suspected heroin residue. The passenger, Craig Robert McDaniel Jr. (33), claimed all items as his. McDaniel Jr was transported to the Calvert County Detention Center and charged with CDS: Possession-Not Marijuana and CDS: Possession of Paraphernalia. On September 6, 2018 Deputy T.

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Buckler responded to 15th Street in Chesapeake Beach for the report of an auto accident. The complainant advised he heard a vehicle go into the woods from his residence, then saw the driver come crawling up the hill, and never saw him again after that. While checking the vehicle for other passengers, Deputy T. Buckler located a prescription pill bottle with the name Khamali Thomas (24) on it. A short period of time later, Thomas was located at the scene of another auto Sebo

a strong odor of marijuana emitting from the vehicle. Sebo admitted to having marijuana in the vehicle, and a search of her person revealed a dollar bill with a crushed white pill inside. Sebo was placed under arrest and transported to the Calvert County Detention Center where she was charged with CDS: Possession-Not Marijuana and CDS: Opiate without Prescription. Thomas

Two Arrested in Fastop Armed Robbery By Dick Myers Editor

The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office has made two arrests in connection with the Aug. 31 armed robbery of the Fastop convenience store in Dunkirk. According to a press release: “Since Aug. 31 the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Bureau has followed up on numerous citizen tips regarding the armed robbery. Detectives were able to also utilize license plate readers to narrow down the suspect vehicle and identify the possible suspects. “On Sept. 6, the Criminal Investigation Bureau along with the Prince George’s County Police Department located the two suspects responsible for the offense in Brandywine. Both suspects were subsequently arrested. They are Roger Stirling Kelly Jr. (21) of Brandywine and Cidney Breanna of Upper Marlboro. Both are currently being held at the Calvert

County Detention Center.” According to the original report of the incident: “On August 31, 2018 at approximately 9:35pm, Deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Fastop Convenience Store located at 9880 Southern Maryland Blvd in Dunkirk, MD for the report of an armed robbery of the establishment. The clerk reported to responding deputies that he was closing out the lottery register when a white male wearing a black mask ran into the store brandishing a handgun. The suspect jumped the counter and then grabbed the money from the register drawer. The suspect jumped back over the counter and subsequently discharged his handgun in the direction of the wall behind the counter. The clerk was not hurt during the confrontation.” Detective Mike Mudd coordinated the investigation. dickmyers@countytimes.net

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In Our Community

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Thursday, September 13, 2018

Second Annual Taste of the Beaches Crowd Dodges the Rain for Food and Fun

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Parks & Recreation Offers Scholarship Fee Assistance

The Calvert County Department of Parks & Recreation is pleased to announce the Therman Gray Scholarship Fee Assistance Program is entering its fifth year helping low-income residents access parks and recreation programs including camps and classes at a reduced cost. “It is a priority for us to ensure that Parks & Recreation programs are accessible to all Calvert County residents,” said Parks & Recreation Director Shannon Nazzal. “We are excited to continue offering this scholarship and look forward to providing recreational opportu-

nities to citizens of all income levels.” Applications are available online or by calling the Department of Parks & Recreation at 410-535-1600, ext. 2649. Applications can be submitted by emailing ParksandRecreation@calvertcountymd. gov or mailed to 175 Main St., Prince Frederick, MD, 20678, Attn: Parks & Recreation. Printed applications can also be hand delivered to the Parks & Recreation main office located at 205 Main St. in Prince Frederick. For eligibility requirements or for more information about the Therman Gray Scholarship Fee Assistance Program visit online. For updates on Parks & Recreation services, park availability, field closures and more visit Parks & Recreation at www.Facebook.com/CalvertCountyParks. Like Calvert County Government on Facebook. Press Release from Calvert County Govrnment

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In Our Community

Rockin’ N’ Rollin’ in Solomons

The Fabulous Hubcaps performed Sept. 8 at Holiday Inn in Solomons for the benefit of the Humane Society of Calvert County and Pilots N’ Paws. Rockin’ Elvis and Reggie the Magician also performed at the gala.

Input Sought for 2019 Visitors Guide The Calvert County Department of Economic Development is currently compiling information for the 2019 Calvert County Visitors Guide. Museums, dining and shopping destinations, hotels, inns, recreational boating organizations, wineries and other tourism-related facilities with locations in Calvert County are encouraged to submit information for possible inclusion in the 2019 guide, free of charge. Sites that were included in last year’s Visitors Guide are requested to contact county government only if there are changes. New sites and those that wish to note changes should call the Depart-

ment of Economic Development at 410535-4583 no later than Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018. Every effort will be made to include complete descriptions for each listing. However, due to space limitations, the Department of Economic Development reserves the right to edit or omit listings as necessary. The 2018 Visitors Guide can be found online at www.choosecalvert.com/visitorguide. For more information about the Department of Economic Development, our visitor sites and attractions and the services available to assist county businesses, call 410-535-4583, or 301-855-1880; send an email to info@ecalvert.com; or visit online at www.choosecalvert.com. Press Release from Calvert County Government

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Education

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Thursday, September 13, 2018

Schools Tout Progress in PARCC Assessments

Calvert County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Daniel Curry

In a year of modest statewide gains, students in Calvert County Public Schools made steady progress in both math and English language arts on the 2018 Part-

nership for the Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) assessments. Superintendent Dr. Daniel D. Curry said, “We are pleased to see our progress on the fourth year of PARCC. We are seeing the results of quality instruction in our classrooms and effective leadership.” Both elementary and middle school students showed gains on the English language arts assessment, and Calvert ranked fifth among Maryland school districts, with 54.7% of students in grades 3-8 scoring a 4 or 5, which is an increase of 2.4% from last year. Statewide, 41.6% of students in grades 3-8 were proficient, up one percentage point from last year. Scores increased in math at the elementary and middle school levels, as well, ranking Calvert third in Maryland. The percentage of students who were proficient increased nearly 5%, with 50% of students in grades 3-8 scoring a 4 or 5. Across Maryland, the percent of students scoring at performance level 4 or 5 increased one point to 34.1%. Proficient scores on the Algebra 1 assessment—which is taken by some students in middle school and some in high school, depending upon when they are enrolled in the Algebra 1 course—increased 3.5% to 53.8% of students scoring a 4 or 5, ranking Calvert fourth in Maryland. Statewide, Algebra 1 scores dropped five points to 31.2% proficient. Calvert ranked first on the 10th grade English assess-

CSM CyberHawks Build Competitive Legacy The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) CyberHawks, the college’s competitive cybersecurity team, took third place at the second-annual Maryland Community College Cyber Competition held at the Montgomery Community College Germantown Campus. It’s the second consecutive year that the team has demonstrated its competitive edge after coming in first in last year’s inaugural competition. The Cyberhawks competed this year against over 20 teams from 10 different community colleges from across the state. The CSM team is made up of three students, D. Price, C. Craft and J. Graves, who due to the nature of their future careers prefer to not include their full names. “The team works well together and is very competitive,” said Professor D. Powell, networking course manager, office technology program coordinator and CyberHawks cybersecurity club advisor. “This is the second year of this competition, and we finished first in 2017 and third in 2018. That is a great accomplishment.” The competition tested the students’ ability to solve cyber puzzles in five categories: computer forensics, cryptography, binary coding, networking communications and a miscellaneous mystery topic. Cybersecurity Ventures, in its Cybersecurity Jobs Report for 2018, predicted there being 3.5 million cybersecurity job openings by 2021. “In 2017 the U.S. employs nearly 780,000 people in cybersecurity positions, with approximately 350,000 current cybersecurity openings, according to CyberSeek, a project supported by the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE), a program of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in the U.S. Department of Commerce. The current number of U.S. cybersecurity job openings is up from 209,000 in 2015. At that time, job postings were already up 74 percent over the previous five years, according to a Peninsula Press analysis of numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.” In addition to the team’s win at the state competition, the CyberHawks competed in the National Cyber League Spring Competition. One player, Craft, competed in the Gold field and finished in the top 10 percent out of more than 3,000 players. “We also had another

post in the top 10 percent of their field and another had 96 percent accuracy,” Powell said. “The CyberHawks are interested in growing. We want any student who wants to learn cybersecurity,” she said. CSM is a Center of Academic Excellence for twoyear schools (CAE-2Y) by the National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security. For more information about the CyberHawks, email DaphneP@ csmd.edu. For information about CSM’s cybersecurity program, visit http://www.csmd.edu/programs-courses/ cyber-center. Press release by CSM

ment by maintaining a 65.5% proficiency rate. The state proficiency rate dropped seven points to 42.4% of students scoring a 4 or 5. The exams, which utilize materials developed by the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Career (PARCC), are considerably more rigorous than the Maryland School Assessment tests they replaced in 2015, and they are designed to provide students, parents, and teachers with a better idea regarding progress toward graduation and workforce readiness. The Maryland assessments are scored on a 650 to 850-point scale, which has been translated and simplified into five performance levels, with level 1 set as not meeting expectations and level 5 set as exceeding expectations. Performance level 4 or 5 is considered ‘proficient’ on the assessment by the Maryland State Board of Education. Scores on the assessments are being used for school system and school-level accountability purposes for the first time this year, as part of Maryland’s Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) plan. ESSA’s school accountability plan will look at academic achievement and progress through performance on State assessments. Several other academic and non-academic indicators will be folded into the State Report Card’s school score, which will be released later this year. Press Release from CCPS

St. Mary’s Ranked 28th Liberal Arts College

For the past thirteen years, Washington Monthly College Guide has ranked colleges “not based on what colleges do for themselves, but on what they do for their country.” In the rankings released today, St. Mary’s College of Maryland is ranked 28 among the top 30 Liberal Arts Colleges in the United States. The ranking was established to recognize “smart, well-run colleges that enrolled students from all walks of life and helped them earn a high-quality diploma at an affordable price. Colleges that instilled a sense of service and public obligation while producing groundbreaking research.” Washington Monthly rates schools on three equally weighted criteria: social mobility, research, and public service. “Instead of rewarding schools that reject 95 percent of applicants, we give high marks to colleges that enroll lots of low-income students and help them graduate and earn a good living without too much debt. We factor in pure research spending and the number of undergraduates who go on to earn PhDs. And we give extra weight to colleges that send their graduates out into the world to serve the community at large.” St. Mary’s College is ranked #1 in Peace Corps Volunteers among small colleges, #6 among the Top 50 Green Colleges and listed among Best 384 Colleges by the Princeton Review, included in the 2019 Fiske Guide to Colleges, recognized as a 2018-19 College of Distinction, and ranked among the Best Colleges of Maryland by Schools.com. St. Mary’s College of Maryland is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education through 2024-2025. St. Mary’s College, designated the Maryland state honors college in 1992, is ranked one of the best public liberal arts schools in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. Approximately 1,600 students attend the college, nestled on the St. Mary’s River in Southern Maryland. Press Release from SMCM

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Autumn is gardening season. That statement may not • Remove spent summer veggies. Take out vegetable seem right to those who think of the spring as the peak garden plants that have already bloomed and borne time to care for lawns and gardens. However, autumn is fruit. Tidy up vegetable gardens and start to sow coolan ideal time to get into the garden and ensure that flower weather plants, such as onions, garlic, beans, and ers, trees and garden beds will over-winter successfully. sweet peas. A number of things make autumn a prime gardening season. The cooler days of fall enable gardeners to spend ample time outdoors without the threat of blazing heat. In addition, soil harbors a lot of residual warmth in autumn. Also, the colder temperatures haven’t yet arrived in autumn, nor have the leaves completely fallen, making fall a prime time to assess what’s already in the landscape, what needs pruning back and where to address planting for next year.

• Rake and compost. Rake the leaves and gather grass clippings to add to the compost pile.

so they can be easily identified later on. This way, when planning spots for spring bulbs or other spring layouts for next year, perennials won’t be overlooked or covered over.

• Add mulch and compost to the garden. Replenish spent soil with mulch and compost so garden beds will be revitalized for spring planting.

• Install pavers or rock wall. Embrace the cooler temperatures to work on labor-intensive projects, such as putting in a garden bed, retaining wall or walkway.

Autumn may not seem like gardening season, but there are plenty of lawn and garden tasks to tend to during this time of year.

• Plant spring bulbs. Get tulips and other spring bulbs ready for planting so they’ll burst with color next year. • Dig up herbs. Relocate herbs like parsley or basil to indoor gardens. Otherwise, strip all leaves and freeze for storage during winter.

• Consider mums. Chrysanthemum plants are perennials. While they look beautiful in pots, if planted, main• Gardening enthusiasts can focus their attention on tained and winterized, they can bloom every fall. these areas this fall. • Pamper perennials. As annuals and perennials start to • Fertilize the lawn. Fertilizing in autumn helps ensure grass will stay healthy throughout the winter. fall back, mark the spots where perennials are located

• Prune hedges. Tidy up hedges, as they won’t be growing much more this year. • Prune shrubs. Look at shrubs and trees and cut out dead or diseased wood. • Clean and store equipment. Clean, sharpen and oil all equipment, storing lawn and garden tools properly so • Clean up borders. Weed and tidy up borders and lawn they are ready for spring and not lying out all winter. edging.

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Upon embarking on a home improvement project, homeowners who have never before lived through such undertakings are often told to expect their projects to take more time than initial estimates suggested. Unforeseen complications can compromise project timelines, and some homeowners may find their projects stuck in neutral. Stalled projects can make life at home difficult, and homeowners may feel helpless with regard to getting a project back on course. But there are ways for homeowners to get stalled projects back on course. • Start off on solid financial footing. It’s important that homeowners who want to upgrade their homes enter the home improvement process with a realistic grasp of their finances. Many home improvement projects stall when homeowners run out of money. Homeowners can avoid such unfortunate situations by only beginning a project they know they can afford. Whether funding a project with a loan or savings or a combination of both, homeowners should make an honest assessment of what they can afford to commit to a given project. If the amount of money available does not add up to the estimated cost of the project, delay the project now or you might be facing a stalled project down the road. • Honestly assess whether or not you can finish the job. Do-it-yourselfers may have the abilities to complete a project, but they should not let their pride get in the way of their ultimate goal, which is the completion of the project. In addition to money, time or lack thereof, is often the culprit behind stalled projects. Homeowners with full-time jobs, families or both may not be able to find the time to complete a job in a timely fashion. If the project has been stuck in neutral and no sudden windfall of free time is on the horizon, start contacting contractors to finish the job for you.

• Ask for help. There’s no shame in asking for help to complete a project. Some homeowners may underestimate the scope of a project until it’s too late. Asking family, friends or neighbors for help might be the only way to get a stalled project back on track. Certain home improvement projects may not require advanced skills, and even friends or family with little or no home improvement experience can pitch in to complete such projects. When more advanced projects stall, homeneed to reapply for permits if projects go unfinished owners may want to hire contractors to complete the for especially long periods of time. work. If budgets have not left much room for hiring a Stalled home improvement projects can be a nightcontractor, homeowners can perform some of the lamare. But homeowners can address such delays in varibor on their own. ous ways to get projects back on track. • Be mindful of permits. Some home improvement projects require permits, and these permits often have expiration dates. Homeowners must keep permits in mind when projects start to stall, recognizing that they may

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As we slide into fall, many people are finishing projects around the house and yard in preparation for the coming winter months. It’s important to stay safe and be aware of overhead power lines. Look up. • Never climb power poles or trees near power lines. • Keep equipment away from overhead lines when carrying ladders, pool skimmers, and pruning tools. • If you are doing work close to power lines—such as trimming trees, working on your roof, or doing exterior renovations— keep yourself, your ladder and anything you are handling a safe distance from the power line.

Most neighborhoods have underground electric lines. Call Miss Utility at 811 before you dig.

• Contact SMECO to disconnect power if you are doing work that requires close contact with overhead lines attached to your home.

• Use a licensed electrician for all electrical work. • Plant trees away from overhead and underground power lines.

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7 Uses for Fallen Leaves The Calvert County Times

By the time autumn hits full swing, many trees will have shed their leaves for the season, and the last vestiges of red, yellow and orange magic will have faded to brown. Raking, blowing and collecting leaves becomes the primary chores of lawn and yard maintenance, and presents most homeowners with large piles of gathered leaves to tend to. It is impossible to count just how many leaves fall to the ground each year, or just how many pounds of leaves get collected curbside, but the numbers are

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substantial. Cleaning up leaves is considerable work, but not all of those leaves need to be carted away. In fact, there are several different uses of leaves that can be beneficial.

spot so they can be used in the spring as a weed barrier for spring plantings. They will keep weeds at bay and help retain soil moisture to ensure small sprouts have the resources to grow.

1. Spread leaves as a protective mulch to cover tender perennials or root crops/ bulbs in the ground. The leaves will form a natural insulating cover that keeps the soil and the plants within a bit warmer over winter.

5. Use shredded leaves as a lawn supplement. Pass a lawn mower over leaves left on the lawn to break them down into pieces too small to rake. This will help keep the lawn healthy throughout the winter without blocking out needed sunlight.

2. Create a pile of leaves that will break down and form a crumbly, compost-like material called leaf mold. Even though leaf mold may sound like a blight, it’s actually a good amendment to garden soil, improving its structure and ability to hold water. Leaf mold also attracts beneficial organisms that are vital in healthy soil. 3. Brown leaves can be added to green materials in compost piles to improve the health of the compost being formed. According to the healthy living resource Care2, the ideal ratio is 75 percent brown to 25 percent green materials in compost. Turn compost piles regularly to aerate them. 4. Store dried, mulched leaves in a dry

6. Bag dried leaves and pack them tightly together in cold areas of the home, such as basements or garages. They can act as added insulation. Bags of leaves also can be placed around planting containers to protect them from frost. 7. Gather a few of the best-looking leaves and preserve them. Use an iron on a low setting and press leaves between two pieces of waxed paper until the waxed paper seals together. Or use clear contact paper to achieve the same effect. Fallen leaves can be used in many different ways throughout the year.

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Begin by gathering the necessary supplies. A pair of latex or vinyl gloves will protect your hands. Drop cloths will catch any drips or spills. Safety goggles and a dust mask provide protection if sanding is required prior to staining. If sanding is necessary, homeowners will need an orbital sander, hand sander and sandpaper. Start with the coarsest grit sandpaper and move to a higher grit for a smooth finish. Wood that is covered in paint may need to be stripped prior to sanding. Follow the directions carefully when using chemical strippers. Natural bristle paint brushes are handy for oil-based stain applications. Synthetic paint brushes can apply water-based finishes. Many do-it-yourselfers find that foam brushes or paint pads are the most handy because they provide a smooth finish and there’s no need to clean up the brushes afterward. Many professionals recommend using wood conditioners or pre-treaters so that the stain will not leave blotches on the wood. This is especially important for homeowners who determined their wood is prone to uneven color absorption. Allow the conditioner to dry according to product directions. Stain should be applied so that it is evenly coated. Wipe off the excess to get the preferred color. Apply more stain as necessary to get the desired color. Many stains only offer color, so you’ll need to apply a finishing coat to protect the wood. Otherwise, look for a product that combines stain color and a finish to save time. Remember to remove knobs, hinges, and handles from a piece before staining, as the stain may affect the color of any metal hardware and damage it.

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What To Do After Incurring Storm Damage The Calvert County Times

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The 2017 hurricane season proved especially devastating for millions of people in both Texas and Florida. Upon making landfall in Texas in late August, Hurricane Harvey became the first Category 3 or higher hurricane in the United States since Hurricane Wilma in 2005. In its wake, Harvey left damage that Texas governor Greg Abbott estimated could cost as much as $180 billion to repair. Just a couple of weeks after Hurricane Harvey touched down, Hurricane Irma hit Florida as a Category 4 storm, knocking out power to nearly seven million people. Severe storms like hurricanes do not discriminate, and when such storms finally dissipate, people from all walks of life are left to deal with the often devastating consequences. Property damage is one such consequence, and the following are some things people can do in the aftermath of storms that caused damage to their property. • Contact your insurance provider. Not all damage resulting from storms will necessarily be covered by insurance policies, but it’s still imperative that people contact their insurance companies as soon as possible after their homes or vehicles have been damaged. Agents can help policy holders learn if their policies cover the dam-

age done to their property and to what extent their coverage will help them recover. Many people will likely be making similar calls, so policy holders should try to be as patient as possible. • Document the damage. People whose property has been damaged should use their smartphones and cameras to document the damage as extensively as possible. Take photos from various angles before you begin cleaning up. Providers may require visual evidence of the damage before they begin processing your claim, so ask about those requirements when contacting your insurance agent. • Avoid downed power lines. In addition to protecting the investments you have made in your property and your possessions, it’s important to remember to protect yourself. Avoid downed power lines, reporting any to your local power company as soon as you see them. • Let the professionals do the work. It can be tempting for homeowners to try to do some electrical work around their homes after their homes have been damaged by storms. Electricians are likely busy and might not be able to assess or repair damage for days, if not weeks. But it’s still best to wait and

allow professionals to do the work. Experienced professionals recognize potentially harmful, if not deadly, issues that may be lurking beneath the damage, so it’s always best to leave the work to private electricians or local power company work crews. • Revisit insurance policies. After suffering damage to their homes or vehicles, men and women may benefit by revisiting their coverage and increasing that coverage in anticipation of future disasters. Storm damage can turn individuals’ lives upside down. But remaining calm and working in harmony with insurance agencies and power companies can help storm victims recover quickly.

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Homeowners often aspire to have attractive backyards that look like they belong in a magazine. While these can be picturesque and functional for adults, they may not be entirely practical for homeowners who have young children, especially when the majority of the yard is covered with paving stones or concrete. When young children are part of a household, homeowners may benefit by designing yards that are both functional and fun. Incorporating safe play areas for kids is one way to unlock the potential of both big and small backyards. As children run off to enjoy a playground, safety is the last thing on their minds. Kids are most interested in scaling ladders to treehouses or coasting down slides. That’s why adults must take it upon themselves to keep injury prevention in mind. SafestPlayground.com indicates that playground-related injuries routinely result in severe fractures, internal injuries, concussions, and dislocations. In the majority of playground injuries to children younger than age 5, the head and face are affected. Children between the ages of 5 and 9 experience more leg and arm injuries than younger kids. The Consumer Product Safety Commission states 70 percent of children’s injuries occur on home playgrounds. When considering playground equipment for the yard, parents need to make safety a priority. Follow the “5 S’s of Playground Safety”: Surface, structures, site, supervision, and safety. • Surface: Parents should assume that children will fall. To lessen the blow of falls, choose playground equipment with a perimeter of six feet of a softer surface, such as sand, pea gravel, rubber pieces or wood chips. This material should be between six and 12 inches deep.

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4 Simple Ways to Trim Your Energy Bill this Winter The Calvert County Times

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The cost of home ownership can be considerable. One of the expenses that hits first-time homeowners the hardest upon moving into their new homes is the monthly energy bill. While utility bills for apartment dwellers rarely break the bank, those bills grow considerably when men and women are suddenly lighting, heating and cooling an entire house. Come winter, utility bills can be especially harsh on homeowners’ budgets. But there are some simple ways to trim utility bills no matter how low the mercury dips in the coming months. 1. Embrace technology. Technology can help homeowners control energy costs in various ways. A programmable thermostat allows men and women to determine when their homes’ thermostats turn on so they are not paying to heat an empty home. In addition to programmable thermostats, homeowners can purchase real-time electricity monitors that allow them to track usage and monitor individual rooms and circuits so they can determine where in their homes, if anywhere, they are needlessly wasting energy. In lieu of a porch light you need to leave on all night, in-

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CSM at 60: Celebrating Community Learning By Dick Myers and Guy Leonard Staff Writers

Start baking the cake and make it big because it’ll need to hold a lot of candles. Sixty as a matter of fact. The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) is preparing to celebrate its 60th birthday. “I think this institution has had a profound influence on the community,” CSM President Dr. Maureen Murphy said. Just think back to Southern Maryland 60 years ago, she noted. There was no place for local students to go to college. They had to travel elsewhere, or a more likely scenario – not be able to go to college at all. She said local young people, unlike other areas of the country, tend to want to stay here. Community colleges, such as CSM, are considered to be low-cost, local higher education options for much of the country. It is also there for adults returning to school to complete their education or for job training. Maryland Governor Larry Hogan toured CSM’s newest building and campus, the Regional Hughesville Campus, on Sept 6. That building is called The Center for Trades and Energy Training. “We have put record funding into community colleges and we are helping to drive more of our workforce development training into our community colleges,” the governor said. “In the past we were just cranking out a lot of people with degrees but they couldn’t get jobs. There are a lot of jobs out there but they just didn’t have the skills. I think a lot of people are redirecting not just their first two years in college but let’s put them to work and get a certificate for the job skills they need.” Governor Hogan told The County Times during his Hughesville visit, “I’ve been hearing about all of the incredible things that are going on here. We’ve invested quite a lot of money in the College of Southern Maryland and this particular campus,” He added,

“I just wanted to meet everyone involved and thank them for the great work they are doing. Job training and giving them the skills to get jobs is one of the priorities of our administration.” Job training is just one of the missions of the college. It’s also a chance for just-graduating high schoolers for an affordable start to their higher education and space to find their niche. Murphy said the college is committed to providing career guidance. Dr. Murphy is the institution’s fifth president in its 60 years, a testament to the college’s stability in a period of sometimes rapid growth and expansion from its humble 1958 beginning in a classroom at La Plata High School. “I feel like I’ve died and gone to heaven,” said Dr. Murphy about her first year at the helm of the college. And she quickly observed the college’s impact on the community “Everybody I see has a direct experience in their family.” “The community really values the college” Community support comes from public officials, who understand “It’s their community college.” And it also comes from business and industry, shown every day at the new Hughesville campus. Sixty-two percent of CSM’s students are part-time, because many are working during the day. She said just show up at the St. Mary’s campus at 5 p.m. and try to find a parking space to see exactly what that means to the communities they serve. Enrollment is still trending flat. Murphy said that community colleges act in inverse to the economy. When it’s in good shape as it is in Southern Maryland, people are in jobs and some can’t find the time for school. Others, of course, help swell their ranks of part-timers. “We have to adapt to the strong environment,” the president said. “We are committed to affordability,” she added.

The college had it’s beginning as a “junior college” just serving Charles County, but over time has expanded into St. Mary’s and Calvert. The following is a timeline of the milestones in CSM’s history from their website: 1958 - Charles County Junior College is established with evening classes at La Plata High School, and the first scholarship is awarded by the Women’s Club of Southern Maryland. Bruce Jenkins is appointed college dean. 1960 - Apprenticeship program is established at the Naval Ordnance Station in Indian Head. First Commencement ceremony is held with four graduates. 1965 - Dr. Julian N. Carsey becomes the first appointed president of Charles County Community College. 1969 - The college is accredited by the Middle Atlantic States Association Commission on Higher Education and a separate Board of Trustees is created. The Foundation is established to raise funds for the college. Construction continues on the La Plata Campus with the Science and Technology Building, the Learning Resource Center, Gymnasium, and Student Services Center. 1975 - The first nursing students graduate, and first athletic scholarship is awarded. 1978 - Community College at St. Mary’s County is established at Great Mills High School. 1980 - Community College at Calvert County is established. 1982 - Dr. John M. Sine is appointed the second president of Charles County Community College. Lady Hawks volleyball team brings in first Maryland state JUCO championship. 1984 - Peter Pan, the first musical presented at

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Dr. Julian Carsey, the first President of CSM.

the new Fine Arts Center, is performed to a sold-out audience. 1996 - The Center for Business and Industry on the La Plata Campus is constructed. 1997 - The Leonardtown Campus is established at its current location. The Waldorf Center for Higher Education opens, in partnership with University of Maryland University College (UMUC), offering bachelor’s degrees to students. 1998 - Dr. Elaine Ryan is appointed as the college’s third president. 2000 - The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) is formed, joining all three campuses as one regional college serving Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s counties. 2003 - The Leonardtown Campus is expanded with the addition of Building C 2004 - CSM is reaccredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. 2005 The new Prince Frederick Campus opens at its current location with its flagship building. 2006 - Dr. Bradley M. Gottfried is appointed CSM’s fourth president. 2009 - The CSM Foundation completes its first major fund-raising campaign, raising $7.7 million. CSM opens the Center for Trades and Energy Training in Waldorf, MD, for workforce training programs. 2010 - The Leonardtown Campus opens its new Wellness and Aquatics Center. The Center for Nuclear Energy Training also opens in Prince Frederick. 2011 - CSM breaks ground on La Plata Campus Business Building (BU) renovation. 2012 - CSM breaks ground for second building on Prince Frederick Campus and opens the La Plata Campus Business Building. 2013 - The Prince Frederick Campus dedicates its first building to meet LEED-certified standards. CSM breaks ground for the Community Education Building renovation on La Plata Campus. 2014 - CSM opens the La Plata Campus Community Education Building and purchases land in Hughesville for the new regional campus. 2015 - CSM celebrates the groundbreaking of the new Regional Hughesville Campus and its first building, the Center for Trades and Energy Training. 2016 - Kickoff of IMPACT campaign; $1 million donation from Marianne Harms for the John E. Harms Academic Center on the Prince Frederick Campus. 2017 - The new Center for Trades and Energy Training opens on the Regional Hughesville Campus. Dr. Maureen Murphy is appointed CSM’s fifth president.

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The institutions most famous (or infamous) character may have been its first president, Dr. Jay Carsey. Known as a “rainmaker” for his ability to create something out of nothing, he led the college in its formative years. Then, in May of 1982 he disappeared. He left his wife Nancy a note apologizing and saying he didn’t want to drag her down. He resurfaced in a commune and later wound up in El Paso, Texas, where he taught and became a school administrator, only to split a second time and show up in Florida. His story was detailed in the book “Exit the Rainmaker” by Jonathan Coleman and also told on national TV. The college has many employees with long tenure, including Richard Siciliano, 74, who has been with CSM almost since the beginning. “I started in 1968,” Siciliano said. “That was my very first teaching job.” Now, 50 years later, it’s been his only teaching job but with plenty of variety; as an English teacher he’s taught students literature, composition and rhetoric for decades. He taught in the main campus in Charles County but also in satellite campuses at Patuxent River Naval Air Station in Lexington Park, the Navy base at Indian Head and the naval weapons facility at Dahlgren, Virginia. He saw students grow from wondering if the college’s education program would be useful to knowing that it had real value once they committed to continuing their learning there. A sizable portion of that success, he said, was the quality of the faculty at the college but also its commitment to innovation to grow with the times. Starting in the early 1990s, Siciliano was instrumental in setting up the first distance learning program for the college, which at that time involved video teleconferencing. The internet had yet to rise to prominence but it wasn’t long before it became a popular method of taking classes. Through his own efforts at continuing education, he learned to set up the e-mail systems for the college and start on-line courses. “I tried to get everybody on-line,” Siciliano said. “I had the first on-line class.” All of the innovation and advancement he helped to bring to the college was designed to take it beyond what most people thought of the community college experience. Before it was CSM it was known as Charles County Community College; it had the nickname of “Chuck U.” “It was my desire to do something different, something better,” Siciliano said. “I hope students have come to realize that the promise of this college is very positive. “They’ve come to realize this is a premier institution not just a second choice.” The formation of the local campuses meant a lot to prospective students living there Ricardo Terez who while a student at Patuxent High School took Academy of Finance courses at the Community College at Calvert County in an old school building on Broomes Island Road. “It was pretty beat up,” he said. Terez went on to Johnson and Wales College in Providence, RI to major in Events Management. After graduation he was working at the college when he was in a serious car accident and came home to Calvert County to recuperate. While here he got a job at the new CSM Prince Frederick campus as Student Life Coordinator. “It’s been fantastic,” Terez said of his 12 years at the college. “The best part of the job is working with the students.” In that capacity he will be assisting in setting up the campus 60th birthday celebration. For its 60th birthday CSM’s holding celebrations

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next week at all three campuses. Calvert Campus Fall Fest Monday, September 17, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., John E. Harms Academic Center (Building A), Lobby, Prince Frederick Campus. Join us in celebrating the college’s 60th Anniversary! Stop by to enjoy some great BBQ and sweet treats, try out an immersive Virtual Reality experience, play your favorite video game, and have fun meeting a variety of animals at the petting zoo. Free for current students; Faculty & Staff are $2 or item donation to the Hawk Feeder. La Plata Campus Fall Fest Tuesday, September 18, 11:30 a.m. -2:30 p.m., HT Lawn, La Plata Campus Join your Student Association and Student Life in celebrating at the College of Southern Maryland’s 60thAnniversary Birthday Bash! Stop by the HT Lawn for games, food, and fun. We hope to see you there! To enter, present your CSM ID/OneCard. St Mary’s Campus Fall Festival Wednesday September 19, 12 - 4 p.m., Great Lawn, Leonardtown Campus, Join the Leonardtown Student Association in celebrating the College of Southern Maryland’s 60th Anniversary Birthday Bash! Stop by the Great Lawn for games, food, and fun. We hope to see you there! To enter, present your valid CSM ID The celebration will be capped with “Diamond Decade Mania” on Sept. 29, at 6 p.m. at the La Plata campus. The event will throw back through the decades to celebrate the 60 years. It will feature rockin’ music, cool drinks, and tasty food. You can register on the CSM website. The college is also in the spotlight for the Friday night Blue Crabs game honoring its birthday Everyone intending to go is requested to check to see if it is still on because of the impending weather. dickmyers@countytimnes.net guyleonard@countytimes.net

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Seahawk Men’s Soccer, Hobart Last Lap Heroics Propel End Up in Scoreless Draw Hollidge to Potomac Victory

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The St. Mary’s College of Maryland men’s soccer team played a 110 minutes Saturday afternoon but the Seahawks (00-2) were unable to slip one past Hobart College (1-0-1) and the two sides finished in a 0-0 tie on the final day of the Elmer Lord Memorial Classic at Salisbury University. St. Mary’s 0, Hobart 0 (OT2) How It Happened • It was an even game during regulation. Hobart held a narrow 6-5 margin in shots in the first half but St. Mary’s earned four corner kicks to the Statesmen’s one. • In the second half, the Seahawks outshot Hobart, 10-7, while corners were even at two apiece. • The Statesmen fired the only two shots of the first extra period with junior Cristian Reyes (Gaithersburg, Md./Gaithersburg) turning away header with 22 seconds left in

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the first overtime. Hobart also had a shot blocked with 18 ticks on the clock. • St. Mary’s controlled the second extra frame with a 4-1 margin in shots and earned the only corner kick of the stanza. Alec Kaminer denied two shots a minute apart by junior forward Khalid Balogun (Bowie, Md./Bowie) with less than two minutes remaining in the contest. For the Seahawks • Scorers: None • Goalkeeper: Cristian Reyes (4 saves, 0 goals allowed, 110:00) • St. Mary’s put up 19 shots (seven on goal) and forced seven corner kicks. For Hobart • Scorers: None • Goalkeeper: Alec Kaminer (7 saves, 0 goals allowed, 110:00) • The Statesmen finished with 16 shots (four on goal) and earned five corners. Notes • This was the first-ever meeting between the two sides. By Nairem Moran nmoran@smcm.edu for SMCM

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Kane and Altobelli Score Limited LM/E-Mod Wins

Dale Hollidge scored his first win of the season in last Sunday nights 35-lap Late Model feature at Potomac Speedway. The win for Hollidge, worth $2900, came aboard his Greg Gunter owned Rocket no.0 and would be his 13th career win in the division. Kyle Lear burst into the race lead from the pole on the first lap and set sail. As Lear set the pace, 6th starting Dale Hollidge arrived in 2nd of the 8th lap and went after Lear. A lap-32 caution bunched the field and as the laps wound down, Hollidge got a great run off the top of turn four to nip Lear at the stripe for crowd pleasing win. “I went into turn three on the last lap as hard as I could.” Hollidge stated post race. “Kyle was protecting the bottom and I don’t think he knew how big of a run we got off the top and we were able to get him at the line.” Jason Covert, Daryl Hills and Mark Pettyjohn trailed at the finish. Bruce Kane took the lead on the second lap and drove off uncontested for his 2nd win of the season in the 20lap Limited Late main. «We›ve got this car going pretty good right now and a I want to thank everyone who helps us, I couldn›t do it without them.» Chuck Bowie, Kurt Zimmerman, Matt Marshall and Derick Quade completed the topfive. Just by starting the feature, Tyler Emory secured his second consecutive and third career division championship. Michael Altobelli Jr. scored his first career Potomac feature win in the 20lap Mid-Atlantic Modified contest. Altobelli took the lead on the first lap and drove off to take the win by a wide margin over Mike Reynolds. “This has been a dream season for us.” Altobelli stated from victory lane. “We had a great car tonight and it was well worth the threehour tow down here tonight.” Rick Hulson, Brad Kling and Ray Kable filled the front five. In support class action, Ed Pope Jr. collected his 6th Street Stock win of the season and the 2018 track title, Jonathan Knott took his 2nd win of the season in the 15-lap Hobby Stock feature with second year pilot Mikey Latham claiming the class championship and in the nightcap 15-lap U-Car feature Kevin Oates took his first win of the season with Savannah Windsor securing her

third straight track championship. Late Model feature finish 1. Dale Hollidge 2. Kyle Lear 3. Jason Covert 4. Daryl Hills 5. Mark Pettyjohn 6. Jamie Lathroum 7. Scott Merryman 8. Brent Bordeaux 9. Brad Omps 10. Tyler Emory 11. Steven Axtell Jr. 12. Paul Cursey (DNS) Limited Late Model feature finish 1. Bruce Kane 2. Chuck Bowie 3. Kurt Zimmerman 4. Matt Marshall 5. Derick Quade 6. Kerry King 7. Brad Rigdon 8. Mike Franklin 9. Billy Tucker 10. Carl Vaughn 11. Brandon Long 12. Richard Culver 13. Jonny Oliver 14. Robbie Emory 15. Tyler Emory 16. Dale Murphy 17. David Dill (DNS) E-Mod feature finish 1.Michael Altobelli Jr. 2. Mike Reynolds 3. Rick Hulson 4. Brad Kling 5. Ray Kable 6. Joey Polevoy 7. Justin Cullum 8. Lance Grady Jr. 9. Cody Oliver 10. Bryan Green 11. Haley Kaiser 12. Gary Moreland Sr. 13. Mike Corbin 14. Chase Butler 15. Chris Arnold 16. Keith Reed 17. Jeff McCauley 18. Brett Hamilton 19. George Gutridge 20. James Sparks 21. Kyle Lloyd 22. Frank DiBella (DNS) Hobby Stock feature finish 1. Jonathan Knott 2. Mikey Latham 3. John Burch 4. Hilton Pickeral 5. Stevie Gingery 6. Bryan Allen 7. Greg Morgan 8. Colin Long 9. Joe Lehnen 10. Tommy Randall 11. Robbie Cairns 12. Dave Adams 13. Buddy Dunagan 14. Matt Randall 15. Derick Quade Jr. (DNS) Street Stock feature finish 1. Ed Pope Jr. 2. Jeremy Pilkerton 3. Kyle Nelson 4. Jimmy Parrill 5. Craig Tankersley 6. Paul Jones 7. Deuce Wright 8. Mike Raleigh U-Car feature finish Kevin Oates 2. Larry Lamb 3. Tim Steele 4. Stephen Suite 5. Ryan Quade 6. Dominic King 7. Savannah Windsor 8. Joey Suite 9. Mackenzie Smith 10. Danny Kitts 11. Allen Griffith Jr. 12. Cody Stamp 13. Ben Pirner By Doug Watson for Potomac Speedway

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Entertainment

Annual Maritime Performance Series Returns The 9th Annual Maritime Performance Series at the Calvert Marine Museum begins on Friday, September 14. This season promises an eclectic mix of traditional music ranging from sweet harmonies to foot stomping jigs. Performances begin at 7 p.m. in the Harms Gallery (unless otherwise noted). Doors open at 6 p.m. with beer and wine for sale. Ticket prices vary per show and can be bought in advance, online, at www.bit.ly//MaritimeConcerts or at the door (cash or check only). The series is sponsored in part by Holiday Inn Solomons.

ing able to raise the rafters with their playing, charm with their singing, and delight with their contemporary energy. Based in Chicago, Illinois—a long-celebrated center of Irish traditional music—BUA has established itself individually and as a group in the eyes and ears of the traditional community. This performance is sponsored in part by the Ruddy Duck Brewery & Grill. Tickets are $30 at the door with advance purchase discounts available online at www.cssm.org/tickets. Performance starts at 7:30 p.m.

Friday, September 14 – BACK PORCH BLUES An all-star down-home acoustic trio consisting of guitar and vocals by Eleanor Ellis, blues harmonica by Jay Summerour, and the percussion talents of Eric Selby. “Together they deliver real deal acoustic blues… just like sittin’ with friends having a jam session on the back porch.” Blues is new to the series, and we are excited about introducing these musicians to Southern Maryland. This performance is sponsored in part by a Maryland State Arts Council Maryland Touring Grant. Tickets are $20 online, $25 at the door.

Friday, October 12 – DICK HENSOLD and PATSY O’BRIEN This performance is presented in partnership with the Celtic Society of Southern Maryland and Southern Maryland Traditional Music and Dance. Dick Hensold is the leading Northumbrian smallpiper in North America. For the past 20 years he has performed and taught in England, Scotland, Japan, Canada, and across the United States. Patsy O’Brien joins him on vocals and guitar. Hensold is an award-winning artist boasting four critically-acclaimed solo albums. He hosts guitar workshops all over the country. This performance is sponsored in part by the Ruddy Duck Brewery & Grill. Tickets are $20 online at www.cssm.org/tickets and $25 at the door.

Friday, September 28 - BUA BUA is presented by the Celtic Society of Southern Maryland, Inc. With a precision and intensity that is rarely heard on this side of the Atlantic, their sound stands out among modern bands in the genre by keeping the music down the path of tradition while still be-

Friday, October 19 – LOW LILY This string and vocal trio explores the roots and

branches of American folk music with traditional influences and modern inspiration that weaves together a unique brand of acoustic music. Liz Simmons (vocals and guitar), Flynn Cohen (vocals, guitar, and mandolin), and Lissa Schneckenburger (vocals and fiddle) are masterful players with deep relationships to traditional music styles ranging from bluegrass, to Irish, Scottish, New England, and Old Time Appalachian sounds. Combine this with stellar composition skills and inventive arrangements, and get music that is rooted yet contemporary. Tickets are $20 online, $25 at the door. Friday, November 16 – HONEY DEWDROPS Laura Wortman and Kagey Parrish are known for their tight harmonies and instrumental accompaniment that includes clawhammer banjo, mandolin, and guitars. After leaving their home base of Virginia and living on the road for two years, Laura and Kagey now call Baltimore home and it’s where they wrote and recorded their fourth full-length album, Tangled Country, released May 2015. This performance is sponsored in part by a Maryland State Arts Council Maryland Touring Grant. Tickets are $15 online, $20 at the door. For more information on the Maritime Performance Series, please contact 410-326-2042, ext. 62 or email Traci.Cimini@calvertcountymd.gov. Press release from CMM

Sip into Fall at Maryland Wine Festival The Maryland Wineries Association teams with the Carroll County Farm Museum for the 35th Annual Maryland Wine Festival on Saturday, September 15 and Sunday, September 16, 2018. Hosted on the property of the Carroll County Farm Museum in Westminster, this annual two-day wine event features 25 Maryland wineries pouring more than 150 wines. First Lady Yumi Hogan will attend on Saturday, September 15 to toast the festival’s decades-long success. “This event was the original showcase of Maryland wine when first launched 35 years ago,” says Kevin Atticks, Executive Director of the Maryland Wineries Association. “It retains that role today, introducing new wineries to thousands of attendees every year.” General Admission Passes to The Maryland Wine Festival are currently on sale via marylandwinefestival.org. General Admission attendees of the festival receive a commemorative tasting glass and may sample wine for purchase, enjoy live music, and visit more than 60 juried, artisan vendors and food purveyors. Wine enthusiasts may purchase VIP passes to the Maryland Wine Explorer Hilltop Hangout featuring exclusive wines and shaded seating among other amenities. In addition to admission to the Maryland Wine Festival, holders of the Explorer Pass receive a commemorative 16 oz. glass and are encouraged to participate in the Free State Throwdown, a head-to-head wine competition pitting Maryland wines against wines from other wine-producing regions. The Maryland Wine Festival draws nearly 15,000 attendees each year and is one of the largest wine events on the East Coast. Featuring dozens of styles of wine, attendees have plenty of opportunity to experience new vintages, vendors and food each year. Wineries Participating in the 35th Maryland Wine Festival: • Basignani Winery, Glencoe, MD • Boordy Vineyards, Hydes, MD

• Bordeleau Winery, Eden, MD

• Broken Spoke Vineyard & Winery, Earleville, MD • Cove Point Winery, Lusby, MD

• Deep Creek Cellars, Friendsville, MD • Elk Run Vineyards, Mt. Airy, MD

• Far Eastern Shore Winery, Easton, MD • Fiore Winery, Pylesville, MD

• Fridays Creek Winery, Owings, MD

• Great Frogs Winery, Annapolis, MD

• Great Shoals Winery, Takoma Park, MD • il Dolce Winery, Beltsville, MD

• Janemark Winery & Vineyard, Brandywine, MD • Knob Hall Winery, Clear Spring, MD

• Layton’s Chance Vineyard & Winery, Vienna, MD • Linganore Winecellars, Mt. Airy, MD • Loew Vineyards, Mt. Airy, MD

• Love Happiness Sangria / Dragonfly Farms, Mt. Airy, MD • Olney Winery, Olney, MD/Hagerstown, MD

• Orchid Cellar Meadery and Winery, Middletown, MD • Port of Leonardtown Winery, Leonardtown, MD • Royal Rabbit Vineyards, Parkton, MD

• Running Hare Vineyard, Prince Frederick, MD • Solomons Island Winery, Solomons, MD • St. Michaels Winery, St. Michaels, MD • The Urban Winery, SIlver Spring, MD • Winecream, Baltimore, MD

About the Maryland Wineries Association The Maryland Wineries Association (MWA), formed in 1984, is the non-profit trade association that represents more than 80 member wineries in Maryland. MWA’s mission is to develop and expand the grape and wine industry in Maryland – through education and promotion. Press Release from Maryland Wineries Association

Obituaries

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The Calvert County Times runs complimentary obituaries as submitted by funeral homes and readers. We run them in the order we receive them. Any submissions that come to guyleonard@countytimes.net after noon on Mondays may run in the following week’s edition.

Mary Jane Collins

Mary Jane Collins passed away at home with her family on September 10, 2018 after a long bout with Alzheimer’s. A lifelong resident of Calvert County, she was born on the family farm in Sunderland and graduated from Calvert High School in 1952. She was preceded in death by her parents James Russell Hardesty and Mary Eleanor Marquess Hardesty and siblings Lillian, James and Maurice Hardesty. She is survived by her husband of 35 years Ronald Collins, her sister Elsie Mae Buckmaster, her children Sundra Cherrico (Andy), Richard Cox (Lynda), Brenda DiMarco (Larry), 8 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. She was a member of Huntingtown United Methodist Church and enjoyed participating in church activities. Funeral Service will be Thursday, Sept. 13, 3018 a 11 a.m. at Mt. Harmony United Methodist Church, 155 East Mt. Harmony Road, Owings MD 20736. Funeral arrangements were made by Rausch Funeral Home.

Charles Michael “Mike” Foley

Charles Michael “Mike” Foley, Sr, 76, of Saint Leonard passed away at home on September 8, 2018. Mike was born in Washington, DC on February 12, 1942 to the late Harry A and Frances Foley. He was a union carpenter last working building Giant Food Stores. Mike was an avid Baltimore Ravens and Orioles fan and he loved to fish. Mike is survived by his loving wife, Shirley and son, Michael, Jr. He is also survived by his sister, Marie St John of Chesapeake Beach, brother Joseph “Peanut” Pier of New York, sisters-in-law Denise Wehland (Nor-

man) of New Windsor, Mary Lou Payne (Gus) of Kentucky, and Jean Bowen of Florida and also survived by many nephews and nieces and great nephews and nieces. Along with his parents, Mike was preceded in death by two sons, Kelly Brian and Richard Todd. The family will receive visitors at 10 a.m. on Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Rausch Funeral Home - Port Republic 4405 Broomes Island Road, Port Republic MD 20676 with a memorial service following at 110 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Humane Society of Calvert County, P.O. Box 3505 Prince Frederick MD 20678; Phone: 410-257-4908.

Arielle Kathleen Bowen-Hinefelt

Arielle Kathleen Bowen-Hinefelt, 27, of Mechanicsville, MD passed away on September 6, 2018 in St. Leonard, MD. Visitation will be Thursday. September 13, 2018, 5-7 p.m. at Rausch Funeral Home - Port Republic, 4405 Broomes Island Road, Port Republic MD 20676. Funeral Service woll follow at 7 p. at the funeral home.

James Bradley “Jimmy” Curtin, Jr

James Bradley “Jimmy” Curtin, Jr., 80, of Dunkirk passed away September 4, 2018 at his residence surrounded by family. He was born September 5, 1937 in Washington, D.C., to James Bradley Sr. and Virginia Lee (Hutcheson) Curtin. Jimmy was raised in Upper Marlboro and graduated from Frederick Sasscer High School and later attended Prince George’s Community College. Jimmy joined the United States Navy on May 7, 1957 and was honorably discharged March Now Offering... 6, 1961. He was employed as a mechanic for Pepco P.A. before going to work for C&P Telephone ComCalvert County’s pany and later Verizon as a mechanic and fleet suONLY On-site Crematory pervisor, retiring in 1991. Jimmy was also a fullWhere Heritage and Life are celebrated. time farmer on the Curtin family farm. He marServing Calvert, Anne Arundel, St. Mary’s, and Prince George’s Counties ried Rosemary Curtin December 30, 2006 and Lusby Port Republic Owings they lived in Dunkirk. 20 American Ln. 8325 Mount Harmony Ln. 4405 Broomes Island Rd. Jimmy was a member 410-326-9400 410-257-6181 410-586-0520 of the American Legion Post 206 in Chesapeake www.RauschFuneralHomes.com Beach and the Telephone

Pioneers of America. In his leisure time he enjoyed traveling, hunting, farming, the Washington Redskins and working with his grandsons and great-grandsons. Jimmy is survived by his wife Rosemary Curtin of Dunkirk, children Debra Norfolk and husband Paul of Huntingtown, James B. “Brad” Curtin III and wife Kimberly of King George, VA, Karen Hood and husband John of Owings, and Sharon Yatsko and husband John of Smithsburg, MD, stepsons Allan, Richard and Scott Curtin, stepdaughter Nancy Rodriguez, grandchildren Jennifer Sesso, Thomas Lyon Jr., Michelle Buck, John “JD” Hood II, Matthew Yatsko, Andrew Yatsko, Christina “Tina” Hensley, Brad Curtin IV, Jordan Curtin and Joey Curtin, 18 great-grandchildren and sisters Mary Virginia Taylor, Elizabeth Marie Colvin and Kathleen Ann Hamner. He was preceded in death by his brother Bobby Curtin. Memorial contributions may be made to Calvert Hospice, P.O. Box 838, 238 Merrimac Court Prince Frederick MD 20678, Phone: 410-535-0892; website: http://calverthospice.org Funeral arrangements were made by Rausch Funeral Home.

Nanci J. Burleson

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Nanci J. Burleson, 69, of Prince Frederick, MD passed away September 2, 2018. She was born December 31, 1948 in Washington, D.C. to Beulah B. (Lewey) and Robert S. Wyatt. She was raised in Maryland City and attended public school and community college. She was a homemaker and also was employed as a bookkeeper. She married John H. “Jack” Burleson October

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26, 1974, and they lived in Hillside, Forestville and Lothian until moving to Lusby in the mid 1980’s, and for the past four years they resided in Prince Frederick. In her leisure time Nanci enjoyed crafts, ceramics, square dancing, bowling, playing Mrs. Santa along with her husband Jack playing Santa at the Prince Frederick Rescue Squad at Christmas, and time with family, especially her grandchildren. Nanci is survived by her husband Jack; a son Robert D. Hunley and wife Alison of Stewartstown, PA, a daughter Kimberly S. Marshall and husband Mark of Lusby; grandchildren Daniel, Samuel and Eliana Hunley, Kelsey, Kenny and Kyle Trader, and Kaden Marshall; sisters Susan Wyatt of Old Town, MD and Nancy Montoya of Pasadena, MD. She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother Robert Wyatt, and a sister Cathy Wyatt. In lieu of flowers Nanci’s family is requesting that financial donations in her memory be made to assist in the payment of her funeral expenses Funeral arrangements were made by Rausch Funeral Home.

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Churchton and Thomas L. Turner III and his wife Cristina of Stafford, VA, grandchildren Joseph A. “Tony” Richards, Thomas L. “Tommy” Turner IV, Kenneth R. “Kenny” Turner, Sarah L. Jones and MSgt. Richard C. Jones and brother Ron Lomax and his wife Vicky. Memorial contributions may be made to Ovarian Cancer Research Fund, 1101 14th Street, Suite 850, NW DC 20005, Phone: 202-331-1332 website: http:// www.ocrf.org Funeral arrangements were made by Rausch Funeral Home.

Bonnie Lee Beck

worked for a Councilwoman and in Human Relations. Bonnie became Membership Chairman for the Prince George’s County Chamber of Commerce. She was later promoted to President of that Chamber. During that time Bonnie was recognized for her dedication and work, receiving the “Woman of the Year” award from Prince George’s County as well as various other awards. When Bonnie left the Chamber she worked for different Records Management companies, retiring from Metropolitan Archives in June 2018. Bonnie loved people and knew no stranger. She had a deep and abiding faith which became evident in her service to her church as a young adult serving as Director of Sunday School and in her actions and generosity with both friends and acquaintances. Bonnie is survived by cousins, Bob Sachs, Daniel Sachs, and James Bandel of South Carolina. Also surviving is her Godson, Thomas P. Barry of Northampton, Massachusetts and his mother, Nancy Barry of Westminster, Maryland, Bonnie’s long time friend. Joan Tucker recently of Garner, North Carolina was her close friend and companion. Bonnie had many friends especially those in what she affectionately called the Bonnie Beck Club. Bonnie’s fur friends, Phryne and Jack were often in her lap and close to her heart! Bonnie was predeceased by her parents, Betty and Martin Beck. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, September 22, 2018 at 11:00 am in the Chapel of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Annapolis, 710 Ridgely Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21401. In lieu of flowers memorials may be sent to the church or to Waugh Chapel Animal Hospital, 2638 Brandermill Blvd., Gambrills, MD 21054.

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James Gregory “Greg” Alexander, 54 of Lusby, MD passed away suddenly on September 2, 2018. He was born on November 2, 1963 in Washington, DC to the late Frances Gail Alexander and Walter John Duane Alexander, II. He was the loving husband to Cheryl Ann Alexander. A Full Obituary will be posted when available. Funeral arrangements were made by Rausch Funeral Home.

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Joan Lomax Delano, 82, of Churchton and formerly of Ft. Washington and Oyster Cove passed away September 1, 2018 at her residence surrounded by family. She was born January 7, 1936 in Upper Marlboro to Woodrow and Dorothy (Cranford) Lomax. Joan was raised in Huntingtown and graduated from Calvert High School. She married Thomas L. Turner on January 28, 1956 and they lived in Ft. Washington. Following his death in 1981, Joan moved to Oyster Cove where she lived for 15 years before moving to Churchton. Joan was a lifelong fan of the Washington Redskins. She enjoyed yardwork, traveling, watching the Washington Nationals and NASCAR and spending time with her family. Joan was preceded in death by her husband Thomas L. Turner, Sr. and her sister Debra Lomax Zimmerman. She is survived by her children Sharon K. Richards of

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Art Show Art Works @7th , 8905 Chesapeake Ave., North Beach 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Thursday-Sunday “A Day in the Country.” New Acrylic paintings by Davy (Elaine) Strong. A fresh approach to painting captures the spirit of a day in the country, barns, houses and flowers. Through September 30. 410-286-5278

Friday, September 14

Ribs & Crab Dinner American Legion Post 206, 3330 Chesapeake Beach Road, East, Route 260 5:30 - 7:00 PM Presented by the Sons of the American Legion Stallings Williams Post 206. $15 includes salad, sides, roll, and beverage. Questions? 410-2579878. Public warmly welcomed. www.alPost 206.org. Fall Extravaganza – A Doggone Good Time! Southern Community Center, 20 Appeal Lane, Lusby 5:30-8:30 p.m. Free family-friendly event. Performance with National Stunt Dog Champion Beasley, star of TV commercials. Canine capers with a K-9 demonstration from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office. Moon bounce, face painting, balloon art, snow cones, contests and more. Pizza $1 per slice while it lasts. Info: Calvert County Department of Parks & Recreation at 410535-1600, ext. 2649. www.Facebook. com/CalvertCountyParks Membership Meeting American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206, Chesapeake Beach 7:00 PM All members are encouraged to attend the regular meeting in the Upper Level Meeting Hall. Info: 410-2579878. www.ALpost206.org Maritime Performance Series Calvert Marine Museum, Harms Gallery, Solomons 7:00 – 9:00 PM Doors open at 6:00. First show in the series. Back Porch Blues is an allstar down-home acoustic trio of guitar and vocals, blues harmonica, and percussion. $20 online at www.bit. ly//MaritimeConcerts. $25 at the door (cash/check). More info: 410-3262042. www.calvertmarinemuseum. com

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Artsfest 2018 Fine Arts Festival RESCHEDULED for September 22 & 23 Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center, Dowell Road, Solomons 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM daily Family friendly art and music festival. A spectacular celebration of the visual and performing arts. $7, kids 11 and under free. No pets. Details, schedule of events and activities, visit annmariegarden.org. 410-326-4640.

Saturday, September 15

Shoppes at Asbury Sale Asbury Solomons Retirement Community, 11100 Asbury Circle, Solomons 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM Gently used clothing and accessories. Books at fabulous prices. Furniture, housewares and miscellaneous items.Proceeds benefit the Benevolent Care Fund. Questions? 410-394-3466 Sidewalk Book Sale Calvert Library, Prince Frederick 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Thousands of used books at great prices! 410-535-0291 or 301-8551862. CalvertLibrary.info Garden Smarter: Invasive Plant ID for the Homeowner Community Resources Bldg., 30 Duke St., Prince Frederick 10:00 AM Three-hour workshop includes a presentation, a hands-on exercise with plant samples, followed by a short walk on the grounds. Limited to 20 guests. Please register. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. CalvertLibrary.info. Sisters Fellowship Tea Bethel Way of the Cross Church, 5450 Cherry Hill Rd., Huntingtown 2:30 PM Guest Speaker is Dr. Lonise Bias. Royal tea attire, please wear a nice hat and gloves. Donation: $40 (ages 12 and up); $20 (5 to 11); Free (4 and under). Visit website www.bethelwotcc. org/ for contact information. Texas Holdem and Cash Games 4120 Old Town Rd., Huntingtown 7:00 PM Same price but more chips!!! Benefit the Patricia Leone Rogers Educational Scholarship Fund. Doors open at 6:00 and game starts at 7:00. Buy in $80. Food, beer and sodas included!

Drive-In Movie Visitor Parking, Chesapeake Ave./5th St., North Beach 7:30 PM Thor Ragnarok. Free North Beach sponsored event. 410-257-9618. www. northbeachmd.org

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5:30 – 7:00 PM Order your Steak direct from the Grill-Master. $15 includes all the trimmings and a beverage. Public cordially invited. Info: 410-257-9878. www.ALpost206.org Bingo North Beach Volunteer Fire Department, Rt. 261, Chesapeake Beach 7:30 PM $1000 jackpot. Admission $8.00 per person. Doors open at 5:00. Food and drink available for purchase. Info: 301-855-0520.

Free To Be Me Freedom Hill Horse Rescue, 7940 N. Flint Hill Rd., Owings 1:00 - 4:00 PM Women’s program using Equine Assisted Activities and Learning. Five-week class focusing on personal growth and development with the gen- Wednesday, September 19 tle and loving assistance of our horses! Fall Migration Hawk Watch Sessions run Sundays, Sept. 16 to Oct. Kings Landing Park, Huntingtown $25 per session. RSVP at freedom. 8:30 AM – 8:30 PM hill.org@gmail.com or register at Observe raptors migrating along www.eventbrite.com/e/free-to-be-me- ridges and mountaintops. Travel to womens-wellness-program-tickets- Waggoner’s Gap Hawk Watch north 49249661062?aff=eac2 of Carlisle, PA in county vans. Reservations required by Monday, Dee of St. Mary’s Public Sail Sept. 17. www.calvertparks.org/ 14200 Solomons Island Rd S, event-2850892/Registration Solomons 2:30 - 4:30 PM School Vaccination Requirements Sail aboard the historic skipjack Calvert Health Department, Dee of St. Mary’s departing and re- 9756 Solomons Island Road, turning from the Calvert Marine Mu- Prince Frederick seum. Experience the Patuxent River 9:00 AM - Noon (Walk-In) aboard an iconic Chesapeake dredge Free varicella, TDAP and meninboat. $15 for ages 8-12, 13 and old- gococcal vaccines. 410-535-5400 or er are $25. Sorry, no children under 301-855-1353 ext. 334. five permitted. Pre-reservations required by noon the Friday prior to the End Addiction Community cruise. Contact Melissa McCormick Forum at 410-326-2042 ext. 41. www.calvertNortheast Community Center, marinemuseum.com Chesapeake Beach 6:30 – 8:30 PM Join the Twin Beach Opioid Abuse Monday, September 17 Awareness Committee to learn about addiction recovery support strategies Happy Birthday CSM and resources from local health proThe College of Southern Maryland fessionals; learn to recognize the signs is 60 years young. If you are an alumand symptoms of opioid overdose and ni, visit https://news.csmd.edu/60th/. administer naloxone; and dispose of We would love to hear from you. unwanted prescription drugs. www. twinbeachoaa.org/events Gone Too Soon Burnett Calvert Hospice House, 4559 Sixes Road, Prince Frederick Thursday, September 20 6:30 – 8:00 PM A Grief Support Program for Car Seat Check-Up Child Loss. An 8-week program Dunkirk Vol. Fire Dept., 3170 (September 17–November 5) that fo- W.Ward Road, Dunkirk cuses on learning to live again after 3:00 - 6:00 PM the loss of a child. $35 includes reCertified child passenger safety source materials; scholarship avail- technicians will complete a check-list able.410-535-0892. Pre-registration and teach you how to install and use required: www.calverthospice.org/ your care seat correctly. Takes about grief-support-programs 45 minutes per car seat. Pre-install the seat(s) and bring it with the vehicle owners manual. By appointment: Tuesday, September 18 h t t p : // w w w. c a l v e r t h o s p i c e . o r g / grief-support-programs410-535-1600. Steak Dinner American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206, 3330 Chesapeake Beach Road East, Route 260

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One Maryland One Book Screening & Discussion of film Bloodsworth: An Innocent Man. 6:30-8:30pm. An innocent man convicted and sentenced to death for a crime he didn’t commit, Kirk Bloodsworth became the first death row inmate exonerated by DNA evidence. We’ll watch the 83 minute film and discuss. Please register. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410535-0291 or 301-855-1862. Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support. 7:00-8:30pm. Get tips and support from other caregivers. Facilitated by Jeannette Findley & JC Hooker. Please register. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.

Friday, September 14

On Pins & Needles. 1:00-4:00pm. Bring your quilting, needlework, knitting, crocheting, or other project for an afternoon of conversation and shared creativity. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.

Saturday, September 15

Friends of Calvert Library Sidewalk Book Sale. 9:00-3:00pm. Thousand of used books available at great prices! Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.

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Frederick at Chesapeake’s Bounty North Beach, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. OMOB Book Discussion Bloodsworth. 7:00-8:30pm. This year’s gripping read is Bloodsworth: The True Story of the First Death Row Inmate Exonerated by DNA Evidence by Tim Junkin. The book encapsulates an historical criminal justice milestone that took place in the State of Maryland, that would eventually lead to the exoneration of hundreds of others wrongfully accused of heinous, violent crimes. Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons, 410-326-5289.

Tuesday, September 18

Destination Book Discussion- One Maryland One Book’s Bloodsworth. 6:00-8:30pm. This year’s gripping read is Bloodsworth: The True Story of the First Death Row Inmate Exonerated by DNA Evidence by Tim Junkin. The book encapsulates an historical criminal justice milestone that took place in the State of Maryland, that would eventually lead to the exoneration of hundreds of others wrongfully accused of heinous, violent crimes. Dinner at 6pm at Mamma Lucia’s Prince Frederick. Discussion at 7pm. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.

Wednesday, September 19

Garden Smarter: Invasive Plant ID for the Homeowner (CRB). 10:00-11:30am. This 3-hour workshop includes a presentation, a hands-on exercise with plant samples, followed by a short walk on the grounds. Limited to 20 guests. Please register. Calvert Library Prince Frederick at Community Resources Building, 30 Duke Street, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.

Book Discussion 2:00-3:30pm. Join us for a lively discussion about Necessary Lies by Diane Chamberlain. “Necessary Lies” is the story of these two young women, seemingly worlds apart, but both haunted by tragedy. Jane and Ivy are thrown together and must ask themselves: How can you know what you believe is right, when everyone is telling you it’s wrong? Calvert Library Fairview Branch, Rt. 4 and Chaneyville Road, Owings, 410-257-2101.

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Thursday, September 20

Green Crafting. 2:00-4:00pm. Make crafts out of materials that would typically be thrown out. Crocheting, needlework, sewing, and simple tying techniques will be used. Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H. G. Trueman Road, Solomons, 410-326-5289.

Teen Cosplay Workshop. 6:008:00pm. Get ready for your next con (Calvert Library Uncanny Con is in November!) with these cosplay tips and tricks. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.

Calvert Eats Local Potluck (Chesapeake’s Bounty NB). 7:00-8:30pm. Calvert Eats Local takes it’s potluck on the road! North Beach Chesapeake’s Bounty (an excellent source for local food) will host. Members will bring their dish made with local ingredients, their plate, utensils, cup and napkin for a truly green experience! Bragging rights to those who bring the dishes with the lowest # of “food miles.” Calvert Library Prince

Kids Just Want to Have Fun. 6:307:30pm. Kids in kindergarten through 3rd grade are invited to this series of exciting events exploring topics from art to history to science. Each month will include fun activities, crafts and a snack! This month’s topic: the Mars Rover. Please register. Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach, 410-257-2411.

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Medicare Part D Open Enrollment

Open enrollment begins Monday, October 15 through Friday, December 7. Make an appointment with the Calvert County Office on Aging’s State Health Insurance Program beginning October 1 by calling: Calvert Pines, 410-535-4606, Mondays – Fridays; North Beach, 410-257-2549, Fridays; Southern Pines, 410-5862748, Thursdays.

Flu Shots

The Office on Aging is collaborating with the Calvert County Health Department and Calvert Health to provide high dose flu shots for persons aged 65-plus. Appointments are required. Medicare is accepted. If you do not have Medicare there will be a $50 fee. Southern Pines; October 1, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.; North Beach, October 15, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.; Calvert Pines, October 22, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Shots will be administered in the Calvert Mobile Health Unit. Call your local senior center for an appointment.

Become a Tax-Aide Volunteer

The AARP Tax-Aide program, sponsored by the Calvert County Office on Aging is looking for volunteers to serve as tax counselors to prepare, review and efile 2018 tax returns at each of the three senior centers in 2019. All Tax-Aide volunteers will be required to pass the IRS and Maryland certification tests. If this

volunteer opportunity interests you, contact Patti Ryon at the Office on Aging, 410-535-4606.

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Enjoy burgers and grilled hot dogs as we say goodbye to summer and welcome in the fall season with our End of Summer Picnic, Tuesday, September 18, 11:00 a.m. Pre-registration required. Join us as we show the MPT video with crab guru, Whitney Schmidt, Eatin’ Crabs, Chesapeake Style, Wednesday, September 19, 12:30 p.m.

North Beach Senior Center

Celebrate an American classic, the cheeseburger, for National Cheeseburger Day, Tuesday, September 18, 12 p.m. Enjoy lunch and learn history about America’s favorite sandwich. Must pre-register for lunch. Learn how to dry-brush or perfect your current skills with a Ceramic Pumpkin Class, Tuesday, September 25, 10 a.m. Make a beautiful autumn decoration to keep or give as a gift. Fee: $8.50 for a small pumpkin and $11 for a large.

Southern Pines Senior Center

Be prepared for extreme weather with a presentation on Emergency Preparedness for National Emergency Preparedness Month, Wednesday, September 19, 12:30 p.m. A session on the importance of Brain Health will be held, Thursday, September 20, 12:30 p.m.

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Monday, September 17

Beef Tips in Gravy over Buttered Egg Noodles, Honey Glazed Carrots, Dinner Roll, Citrus Fruit Cup

Tuesday, September 18

Cheeseburger on a Bun, L/T/O, Orange & Pineapple Salad, Peaches

Wednesday, September 19

Turkey & Cheese Sandwich, Lettuce

& Tomato, Minestrone Soup, Coleslaw, 3-Bean Salad, Mandarin Oranges

Thursday, September 20

Oven Fried Chicken, Broccoli, Wax Beans, Dinner Roll, Rice Pudding w/Raisins

Friday, September 21

Stuffed Shells w/Tomato Sauce, Seasoned Spinach, Garlic Bread, Fruited Jell-O

Lunches are served to seniors, aged 60-plus, and their spouses through Title IIIC of the Older Americans Act. Suggested donation is $3. To make or cancel a reservation call: Calvert Pines Senior Center at 410-535-4606, North Beach Senior Center at 410-257-2549, or Southern Pines Senior Center at 410-586-2748. Lunches are subject to change.

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