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Candidates Spar on Growth Issues Chamber Forum Held at CSM

By Dick Myers Editor

When the Calvert County Planning Commission kicked their review of the comprehensive plan draft down the road past the Nov. 6 election it assured that the ultimate decision will rest with the new Board of County Commissioners, of which the majority will be new members. So, it was inevitable that when the 10 commissioner candidates assembled Sept. 26 for the Chamber of Commerce forum at the College of Southern Maryland, many of the questions would be related to growth and development.

All 10 of the commissioner candidates were in attendance: 1st District, Republican incumbent Mike Hart and Democrat Tricia Powell; 2nd District, Democrat Susie Hance-Wells and Republican Tim Hutchins; 3rd District, Republican Kelly McConkey and Democrat Holly Budd; and At -Large, Democrats Matt Bennett and Greg Brown and Republicans incumbent Steve Weems and Buddy Hance.

Sheriff’s candidates incumbent Republican Mike Evans and Democrat Michael Hawkins also participated but the bulk of the questions were aimed at the commissioner candidates.

At one point in the forum a lightening round was held in which everyone was asked to hold up either a “Yes: or “No” card in response to the questions. One of the questions on whether they favored water and sewer in Dunkirk elicited differing views. That issue will be one of the final topics taken up by the planners at their Nov. 14 meeting.

Hutchins favors water and sewer for one of his key campaign themes, providing a technology park for jobs in cybersecurity and other tech fields. He feels the proximity to DC and Fort Meade will be a draw for that northern county location.

He added, “Calvert County has a comparative advantage. It is Calvert County,” with its attractive surroundings.

In his opening statement, Hutchins said, “Economic development is a responsibility of every society in order to further that society.”

Hance-Wells voted “No” on water and sewer in Dunkirk. She said she believes that decision shouldn’t be made in the comprehensive plan update, but in the development of the town center master plans.

Hance also voted “No.” “I think the Dunkirk citizens have made it perfectly clear they don’t want water and sewer,” he said. He added he would hold to that unless the health department mandated water and sewer.

Weems also answered “No” to water and sewer in Dunkirk, but he agreed with Hance that if it was mandated for health reasons, he would have to go along with it as a member of the Board of Health, which

the commissioners sit as periodically.

Weems protested the lightning round, saying some questions don’t have straight Yes or No answers. But the moderator said that ultimately the commissioners have to vote up or down on most issues.

Budd said she voted “No” to water and sewer in Dunkirk, “Because the residents there don’t want growth. Other town centers want growth.”

Hance-Wells and Hance both operate farms, so they often emphasize preserving the county’s rural character and concentrating development in the town centers, both goals of the county’s comprehensive plan.

All of the candidates encourage development in town centers, but Hance is particularly concerned about expansion of the size of the town centers. During a discussion about the Prince Frederick Town Center, he said, “If what I hear is true, Prince Frederick is getting ready to change dramatically,” Hance added, “We need to sit down and determine how Calvert County is going to look like in the future, Hance said.

Hance’s comments came in response to a question from Prince Frederick Town Center Architectural Review Committee member Ed Apple, who said his panel had recently reviewed a plan for 900 town houses in the Armory Square area.

While admitting that town centers are set up to deal with growth, transportation to accommodate it was Hance’s concern.

I don’t know how we can deal with it,” he said.

Another issue, which was raised by Bennett in his opening statement, was support of chain stores versus small businesses. “The current commissioners have bent over backwards to accommodate commercial development dominated by national chains.” he said, adding he would be a tireless advocate for local businesses instead.

Others jumped on the bandwagon.

Hance-Wells said, “We need to support out local businesses.” The money generated by chains isn’t spent in Calvert, she said. Local businesses are the ones who invest in Calvert, she added.

Hance-Wells added, “ There’s a perception out there that there’s a favoritism to certain businesses. Whether it’s true or not, the perception is there.”

In response to a question, the candidates talked about what can be done to support local businesses. Both McConkey and Budd have their own businesses, so they bring the business perspective to the discussion McConkey mentioned eliminating the personal property tax to help small businesses. That was an agenda item for Del. Mark Fisher, but the effort so far has failed. McConkey also supports fast-tracking and feels the current planning and zoning administration is doing

a good job of supporting business.

Hutchins said, “The county needs to take care of small business.” He said the county has an aging population and the revenue stream generated by those aged 18-44 is not being replaced.

Several of the candidates suggested providing incentives for small businesses to locate and thrive in Calvert County.

Budd supports expanding WiFi service to support home-based businesses. “I feel Wi-Fi should be available to everybody,” she said.

Brown said, “We should offer tax incentives to small businesses that employ Calvert residents.”

Hart, also a small-business owner, said the increase in the minimum wage is impacting them. Many are replacing workers with technology such as ordering kiosks and self-check outs, he said.

Hart also supports eliminating the personal property tax. And, the incumbent said, “Customer service has gone up tremendously,” singling out P&Z Director Mark Willis for kudos. Powell disagreed: “We lack customer service in the county,” she said.

Powell said the county needs a one-

Second District Commissioner candidates Tim Hutchins and Susie Hance-Wells disagree on the issue of water and sewer in Dunkirk.

stop shop to help small businesses get things done within county government.

“There seems to be more focus on the chain stores. We need to focus on small businesses,” she said.

Editor’s Note: The above story is not intended to be a comprehensive report on everything that was said at the two-hour forum. The County Times is in the process of interviewing all of the candidates and the results of those interviews will appear in our Oct. 18 issue. dickmyers@countytimes.net

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Owings Girl’s Death Still Teacher’s Lesson Becomes Viral Fake News Under Investigation

By Dick Myers Editor

By Guy Leonard Staff Writer

The Anne Arundel County Police Department has partnered with Baltimore City law enforcement to investigate the death of an 18-year-old Owings girl.

Danielle Valerie Gunson was found deceased in Baltimore City Sept. 27 on Riverside Road which borders Anne Arundel County; her parents called Anne Arundel Police the day after their daughter was found deceased, not knowing her body had already been found.

Mark Limanski, Anne Arundel police spokesman, said Gunson’s parents had called them instead of Calvert County sheriff’s deputies because they knew she was traveling in the Crofton area to meet an acquaintance.

Police are not releasing the exact cause of death, saying only that Gunson suffered trauma to her torso.

Police said the attack on Gunson was a targeted one and not random.

The family has established a memorial fund to help pay for their daughter’s funeral services; Gunson’s brother died four years ago.

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the young age of 18. She had so much life to live and it was stolen from her so unexpectedly. We are asking if you have any amount to help us towards funeral costs it would be appreciated on so many levels,” the family wrote on the GoFundMe site page. “As some of you remember, our family also unexpectedly lost Danielle’s older brother Shane exactly 4 years and 4 days ago.

“As you can imagine the heartbreak as a parent, sibling or other family member this is very heartbreaking to our family and having a mother bury another child so soon.” guyleonard@countytimes.net

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The letter from the middle school principal was posted on Facebook and went viral, with numerous shocked comments. The letter said, “Funding for education has been drastically reduced due to shortfalls in state revenue.”

The letter goes on to say that “the school is thus experiencing severe financial problems and the administration has been forced to consider alternative funding sources.”

The draconian action announced was that the school will begin charging students for photo-copied materials at a rate of 10 cents a page and if they fail to pay, they will “receive a zero for the assignment.”

The letter continues, “While this may be aa burden, it is absolutely necessary.

We must all work together to solve this temporary financial problem.”

The only problem was that none of it was true. The letter, supposedly from

Southern Middle School Principal Mandy Blackmon, was meant as a learning experience by one of the school’s teachers. The government class was asked how they would react if they learned that such a situation was happening in their school.

Apparently one of the students in the class took a picture of the letter with their cell phone and sent it to a parent who then immediately posted it on Facebook, prompting the firestorm.

Calvert County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Daniel Curry Jr. was contacted by The County Times, which had received a copy of the letter. After forwarding the letter to Curry, he quickly tracked down the source of the letter to the classroom teacher’s lesson.

Curry noted that the student taking the picture with the cellphone was inappropriate behavior. But he also cautioned parents to do their homework before leaping to conclusions and posting the information on social media without checking their facts first.

At least it gives President Donald Trump more fake news to tweet about. dickmyers@countytimes.net

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Democrats Criticize Slaughenhoupt’s Facebook Post

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By Dick Myers Editor The deep fissure in the country over the nomination of Brett Kavanagh to be on the Supreme Court has spilled over into Calvert County. Kavanaugh’s nomination has been held up over allegations of sexual misconduct on his part. The FBI is investigating with a vote scheduled for later this week.

Republican County Commissioner President Evan Slaughenhoupt, Jr. jumped into the fray with a controver-

sial Facebook posting which has reverberated throughout the community and become a political issue as the general election draws near.

Here’s what Slaughenhoupt said: “I assaulted a young lady. 1st to 4th grade birthday gauntlet. Childhood friend of my affection had a birthday had to run the aisles. I smacked her on the buttocks.

I feel so unqualified for any position today. NOT! Get over it people. Confirm Kavanaugh.”

A group of about 20 women attended the Sept. 25 county commissioner meeting and Helenmary Ball, a member of the Calvert County Democratic Central Committee, spoke for them. She said, “We don’t protest Mr. Slaughenhoupt’s support of Kavanaugh, but his flippant attitude about violence against women.

Mr. Slaughenhoupt drew a false equivalency between childhood games and alleged attempted rape, implying that such incidents are acceptable childish behavior.”

The woman who was reportedly the girl in the incident described by Slaughenhoupt was in the audience with the other women.

After the meeting the Democratic Central Committee issued a statement blasting Slaughenhoupt’s post. “Evan Slaughenhoupt and the Republican Central Committee continue to miss the point, “ the press release from the Demo-

crats said.

The criticism goes on to say: “ For Mr. Slaughenhoupt and for our Republican counterparts, once more, here is a list of things we don’t care about. We don’t care that you support Kavanaugh. That was assumed a month ago and nobody protested. We don’t care that you’re Republicans. Slaughenhoupt is not on the ballot in November, and we very much doubt he speaks for all Republicans. The other Commissioners and the Republican Central Committee have implied as much with their clear preference for avoiding the topic. We certainly don’t care what Tucker Carlson thinks and can’t imagine why his name even entered the conversation. And how’s this for partisanship: we don’t care what pundits to your political left think, either. We don’t care if you call us ‘leftists,’ ‘progressives,’ or ‘twitter robots.’ These things are irrelevant to the subject at hand.”

The Democrats also say, “We care about ending the culture of casual dismissal of sexual assault. Contrary to your beliefs, Mr. Slaughenhoupt, we care about everyone’s right to free speech.

But all of us must understand that in public spaces speech has consequences, including those we may not intend or expect. And as a public figure, your speech is always open to the criticism or applause of your constituents. We care that your speech contributes to a culture

that is dismissive of victims of sexual assault, comparing attempted rape to a silly game from your childhood. We care that you remain willfully ignorant of the injury you are causing. Even Kavanaugh has stated on the record, ‘What I’ve been accused of is far more serious than juvenile misbehavior.’ Are you so obtuse that Kavanaugh himself agrees with us and not with you on this matter?

“If the mental burden of considering other people’s perspectives before speaking is too high, if the consequence of hearing a brief dissent from your constituency at a Board meeting is too great, perhaps elected office isn’t for you. We care that you’re being part of the problem, not part of the solution. And if this is all part of some ‘leftist’” agenda, we accept and embrace that label. The only agenda we’re concerned with right now is asking that you refrain from trivializing sexual assault. An apology would be welcome, though unexpected, and we would think more of you for it, not less.

“The Calvert Democratic Party stands with these women of courage in continuing to await a response that addresses their true concern, not the unrelated issues to which Mr. Slaughenhoupt and the Republican Central Committee keep deflecting.” dickmyers@countytimes.net

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Democrats Rally at Hoyer Picnic Energizing for Election Homestretch

Two of Rep. Hoyer’s constituents talked to him during his annual Southern Maryland Family Picnic.

By Dick Myers Editor With a little more than a month left before the November general election, Democrats from all over the Fifth Congressional District gathered Saturday, Sept.

29 for Rep. Steny Hoyer’s 7th Annual Southern Maryland Family Picnic at Serenity Farm in Benedict. With

a perfect early fall day, candidates, party officials and workers assembled for some barbecue and ice cream mixed with old-fashioned political stump speeches.

Hoyer said the November election will be the second most important one in which he has been involved because “it will set the stage “ for the most important one, in 2020 to get President Trump defeated. Of Trump, Hoyer said, “He does not represent our values and is embarrassing America around the world.”

He said the candidates in this election need to send a message to Trump: “This is not who we are, Mr. President.”

Hoyer said of the November election, “We are going to take back the House of Representatives.”

District 27-B Delegate Michael Jackson was one of the speakers before Hoyer. He said, “Amidst chaos there must be order. Order comes from leadership and leadership is something this party has espoused for generations and generations. “ He said with the chaos at the federal level, “We still have to remind folks that we are in control of the state of Maryland.”

“Let’s stay focused on what our principals are,” Jackson said. He reminded everyone that redistricting is just around the corner, but “Maryland is a blue state and will remain a blue state.”

Maryland Senate President Mike Miller of Calvert County, as did other speakers, praised the picnic’s host, calling Hoyer, “the best community-oriented congress-

man in the history of Maryland.”

Vice Chair of the Calvert County Central Committee Helenmary Ball set the tone for the pre-election event by saying the hope was to turn the all Republican county commissioner board into an all-Democratic board.

“We have all been working hard and we have an excellent slate of candidates this time,”: said Diana Donahue of the St. Mary’s County Democratic Central Committee.

Calvert County District 27-C delegate candidate Jason Fowler said, “We are going to make a new history in Calvert County. We are going to take a red county and turn it blue.”

Attorney General Brian Frosh’s sister and a representative of Sen. Chris Van Hollen also spoke. There was no one at the picnic who spoke for gubernatorial candidate Ben Jealous and his name was conspicuously absent from the other speakers.

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Fees Proposed for SMALL BUSINESS TIPS New Animal Shelter In Our Community Hearing Scheduled for Oct. 23

The fees will help cover the cost of spaying or neutering and vaccinations for rabies and distemper, Vaughn said. She noted that there are currently 12 animals from Calvert County at the Tri-County Animal Shelter that will be transferred to the new shelter, which will have a soft opening after the dedication and official opening on Nov. 1.

The proposal for fees also covers incidents where strays are picked up and their owners want to reclaim them. Redemption fee for the first incident will be $25, followed by $50 for the second time and $100 for the third or subsequent impoundment.

Commissioner Mike Hart wanted to know how long the animals will be held before being adopted. He was told the current waiting period at TriCounty Animal Shelter is three days.

Hart felt that might be too short for circumstances in which an animal got out from a caretaker while the owner was away. It was suggested that surely someone would report it to the owner during that time frame.

In incidents of strays being picked up, the owner will be responsible for any external veterinary care provided. They also will have to pay a daily fee of $25 while their pet is at the shelter waiting reclaiming.

The proposal gives the flexibility of waiving the redemption and impoundment fee when the owner can show financial hardship.

By Dick Myers Editor With the dedication of the new Linda L. Kelley Animal Shelter scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 9, the Calvert County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) has received a proposal for fees to be charged there.

Director of Public Safety Jacqueline Vaughn and Animal Shelter Division Chief Crystal Dowd made the proposals at the Oct. 2 BOCC meeting.

The BOCC agreed to go to public hearing on Oct. 23 with the following proposed fees: • Cats -- $40 • Dogs -- $70 • Small Animals -- $10 • Livestock -- $15 Dowd said the fees were developed after looking at what other shelters charge. She said there would be more cats than dogs in the shelter so the lower fee would help with adoptions.

She said the low livestock fee was intended to help move them out since space for them is limited.

The fees would be waived for animal welfare organizations pulling animals out of the shelter for care and adoption. The partnership with volunteer animal welfare organizations is considered critical to the goal of getting as close to no-kill as possible.

There also would be permission given to Dowd and Vaughn to wave or reduce the fee for adoption when the shelter is at capacity.

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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 concentration for 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 ing recommenda- with $500,000 for 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. While the Commission statewide facilities a assessment. will present its final findings The governor also and authorized an at the end of 2018, recommendations ditional $1.8 million in the current adthis funding reflects preliminary recommendat fiscal year ions made through for need-based scholarships earlier this year. the Maryland “Every child in Maryland Commission (MHEC). Higher Education deserves access to a world-class In addition to the education, regardfunding for the less of what neighborhood Kirwan they happen released recommendations, Hogan also to grow up in,” said $40 million in school Governor Hogan. safety “That’s why our administratio funding that had been restricted n has pro- legislature vided record funding in the budget. This by the funding for four years in a row for K-12 education includes: $23.5 million and has for been safety-related com- capital improvements mitted to innovative and outside-the-bo ; $10.6 million x grants to local education strategies, school systems to in such as P-TECH and our ACCESS enInitiative. These new hance school safety; $3 million for the investments are yet another way we are Maryland Center for School Safety’s giving our students even more opportu- operations, including 13 new positions; nities to learn, grow, $2.5 million to help and thrive.” with newly required The new funding for Kirwan Com- school safety evaluations; and $1 million mission initiatives for Hate Crime School includes: Safety Grants. $2.5 million for an “Keeping our kids early literacy prosafe is one of our gram, providing additional most reading sup- Hogan.important jobs,” said Governor port to eligible students “This past session in kindergarten we enacted through 8th grade. landmark school safety legislation $2 million for the Teaching to create aggressive, statewide standards Fellows for for school Real Estate │ Business Maryland Scholarship, safety, & Inventory │ will cover 100 percent a program that Maryland Center expand the work of the │ Farm Equipment Personal Property/Es for of the annual cost & tates of tuition and mandatory require each school School Safety, and Benefits/Fundraisers Machinery │ Livestock │ Storage system in Maryland fees at the UniUnits │ │ Certified Personal versity of Maryland, Property Appraiser College Park, or 50 to develop assessment teams in order percent of the cost to identify potential EXCITINGUpcoming of FUN ● FAST Auctions ● EFFICIENT tory fees at a private tuition and manda- ing together, we safety threats. Work& Events EXCITING ● nonprofit institution can ensure greater In the month of July, Farrell of higher education safefor eligible students ty in our schools and a greater sense Auction Service conducting a few who commit to becoming of security for students benefit/private auction will be and parents.” $250,000 to encourageteachers.

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Small businesses are the backbone of our economy. They provide jobs, pay taxes and contribute to our society. For any of you contemplating setting up your own small business, I applaud your courage and offer some basic tips for you: 1. Start with the professionals. When you set up a business or enter into a lease or create a contract or agreement between your business and landlords, vendors, suppliers, bankers, etc. you need to obtain professional advice from attorneys and accountants. Yes, this will cost your business money up front, but it will be worth it to avoid mistakes.

2. Structure. Incorporating your business is important to avoid personal liability.

If you incorporate, either as an LLC (limited liability company) or a corporation, and you are sued, the corporation is liable, not you personally. The contrary is also true—without incorporating, any business you run can be sued and you can be held personally liable. Exposing your personal assets, or your family’s assets, to liability for a business you run is simply taking too much risk.

3. Documentation is Critical. Before you run to Legal Zoom or some similar forms service to create your articles of organization or incorporation, think about your business structure. This is not the time to choose a “one size fits all” form. If you have partners or shareholders, you cannot use the types of basic documents provided by a forms service. You need professional guidance.

4. Small Business Pitfalls. There are three areas of potential difficulty every small business person must figure out: employees, leases and other agreements and ownership.

• Employees. Be very careful about classifying your employees either as employees or independent contractors. The Internal Revenue Service now uses an 11 factor test to determine whether an independent contractor is truly independent. As a business owner, you are responsible for withholding taxes on employee salaries. Independent contractors pay their own taxes. Don’t get into difficulty by misclassifying. If the IRS determines you should have classified someone as an employee rather than an independent contractor, your business could be liable for paying back all the withholding taxes you should have taken out since the employee was first hired. Multiply that by several misclassified employees and you see the problem. Understand the rules.

• Leases and Other Agreements. The type of lease you sign for commercial space can be very confusing, especially when it is 30 pages long and full of legalisms. There are gross leases, net leases and percentage leases. You may receive a low rent in a triple net lease but you will be responsible for paying taxes, insurance and repairs on the space. If the space needs a new roof, that could be a major expense. Every business has different needs and will use different types of contracts and agreements, but all businesses use contracts and agreements with customers, vendors, bankers, etc. Make sure you get professional advice on handling your contracts and agreements.

• Ownership. One important tip—never enter into a 50-50 partnership. This simply doesn’t work in the event of a dispute. Make your structure 51-49 or something else, but put one person in charge. Don’t make your spouses or children the owners of the business if they are not involved in the business.

Divorce can wreak havoc on a business with married couple owners.

5. Free Advice. One of the best tips I have for small business is to structure an Advisory Board. Unlike Boards of Directors, members of an Advisory Board have no liability for the advice they give your business. There is no need to pay Advisory Board members if you cannot afford it. Call on friends and advisors who understand your type of business and can give you practical advice. Those Advisory Board members may very well become your future investors.

6. Buying a Business. One word—investigate. You must have as complete an understanding of what you are buying as possible.

7. Selling a Business. Sellers of a business want to sell stock. That allows them to charge the buyer for goodwill that has been built-up in a business. Buyers of a business want to buy assets—they want to stay away from the liabilities that come with stock ownership. Whether it is a sale of stock or assets, valuation is an issue and there are many ways to approach a sales price for your business.

Running a small business is not for the faint of heart. But, there are resources to help you. Take advantage of them—attorneys, accountants, cyber security specialists, financial advisors, the internet, business books, classes at the College of Southern Maryland, the Calvert County Dept. of Economic Development and many other resources. And, best of luck to you!

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Maryland State Payne Graduates from FBI Academy Police Report Theft - Shoplifting: On 9/26/18 at 5:43 pm, Trooper Woolman responded to the Walmart in Prince Frederick for a shoplifting complaint.

Belinda J. Walker, 59 of Prince Frederick was observed removing numerous clothing items off the racks and placing them into a shopping bag in a cart. She was observed leaving the store without paying for the items. Walker was arrested and incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.

Theft - Shoplifting: On 9/26/18 at 7:32 pm, Trooper First Class Davis responded to the Walmart in Prince Frederick for a shoplifting complaint. Alice F. Newman, 54 and Belina J. Walker, 59 both of Prince Frederick were observed placing numerous items in a bag and walking out of the store without paying for the items. Charges are pending for both Newman and Walker.

Theft of Building Materials: On 9/27/18 at 3:18 pm, Trooper Woolman responded to the Peebles Department Store in the Fox Run Shopping Center in Prince Federick for a theft complaint. The victim reported building materials that had been placed in the rear parking area behind the store had been taken by unknown suspect(s). Investigation continues.

Warrant Service / Possession of Crack Cocaine, Codeine & Alprazolam: On 9/27/18 at 9:02 am, Trooper First Class McCombs stopped a vehicle on Rt. 4 at Mill Bridge Rd. in Lusby for traffic violations. TFC McCombs, a K-9 officer, observed several criminal indicators when speaking with the 4 occupants of the vehicle and conducted a K-9 scan with K-9 Benelli indicating positive results. Andrew P. Nelson, 23 of Hollywood was arrested for an outstanding warrant from St. Mary’s County Sheriff’ Department. Nelson additionally was charged with theft for a Porter Cable cordless drill located in the vehicle. Casey N. Faulds, 22 of Mechanicsville was arrested for possession alprazolam for which she did not have a prescription and drug paraphernalia. Jessica H. Reed, 23 of Mechanicsville was arrested for possession of crack cocaine, codeine and drug paraphernalia. Reed also received a traffic citation and an SERO for a cracked windshield. Reed, Faulds and Nelson were all incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center. Charges are pending for possession of crack cocaine and drug paraphernalia for Patricia A. Holt, 42 of Loveville.

Possession of CDS/Pills: On 9/24/18 at 10:27 pm, Trooper Backus stopped a vehicle on Rt. 4 near Industry Lane in Prince Frederick for traffic violations. Several criminal indicators were observed and a K-9 scan was requested.

K-9 Reaper from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office gave a positive alert and probable cause search was conducted. Taylor R. Blackistone, 20 of Chesapeake Beach was arrested for possession of Tramadol for which she did not have a prescription and drug paraphernalia. Blackistone was incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.

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Calvert Cunty Sheriff Mike Evans has congratulated Captain David Payne on his graduation from the 273rd session of the FBI National Academy on September 13, 2018. Captain Payne was selected by the FBI from a large pool of applicants from around the world to attend the exclusive 10-week executive program.

Only the top one-percent of law enforcement executives are selected to attend this program. He spent 10 weeks in Quantico Virginia at the FBI Academy where the training focused on graduate level academics, physical fitness, and learning from the experiences of the other law enforcement professionals enrolled in the program.

The students in this session hailed from 25 countries and 48 states, making for a diverse group.

Captain Payne was able to maintain a perfect 4.0 GPA in the graduate level classes which are accredited by the University of Virginia.

Sheriff Evans stated, “Captain Payne is a true asset

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to the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office and the citizens of Calvert County.”

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Calvert County Sheriff Blotter During the week of September 24 – September 30 deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,321 calls for service throughout the community.

Damaged Property: 18-51774 On September 24, 2018 Sgt. Shrawder responded to South Shore Drive, Prince Frederick for the report of damaged property. The complainant advised sometime between September 20th and September 22nd an unknown suspect(s) damaged the driver’s side door handle of her vehicle. The estimated value of damaged property is $100.

Theft: 18-51862 On September 24, 2018 Deputy Josey responded to Lake Drive, Lusby for the report of a theft. The complainant advised sometime between September 23rd at 9:00 PM and September 24th at 11:00 PM an unknown suspect(s) stole over $2,000 worth of racing gear and clothing from his vehicle.

Theft: 18-52185 On September 26, 2018 Deputy Lewis Jr. responded to Timeless Drive, St Leonard for the report of a theft.

The complainant advised sometime between September 17th and September 26th an unknown suspect(s) stole his son’s Kawasaki dirt bike from under their back deck. The cost of the stolen property is approximately $5,800.

Theft: 18-52123 On September 26, 2018 Deputy Cress responded to the North Beach Post Office for the report of a theft.

The complainant advised sometime between September 25th at 4:30 PM and September 26th at 7:00 AM an unknown suspect(s) stole the rug located in the lobby.

The value of stolen property is $25.

Theft: 18-52649 On September 28, 2018 Deputy Sampson responded to the Sheriff’s Office for the report of a theft. The complainant advised an unknown suspect(s) removed the front tag from her vehicle while it was parked next to the air pump at the Wawa in Prince Frederick.

Theft: 18-52792 On September 29, 2018 Corporal Woodford responded to Huntsman Drive, Huntingtown for the report of a theft. The complainant advised his son’s cell phone was stolen from the Calvert County Fair. The value of stolen property is $550.

Theft: 18-52764 On September 29, 2018 Deputy McDonough responded to Rivers Reach Court, Prince Frederick for the report of a theft. The complainant advised sometime between then and the morning of September 28th an unknown suspect(s) stole the front tag from her vehicle.

Theft: 18-52959 On September 30, 2018 Deputy Flynt responded to Claggett Road, Sunderland for the report of a theft. The complainant advised sometime between 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM an unknown suspect(s) stole his brand new mailbox and post from his yard.

Theft: 18-53034 On September 30, 2018 Deputy Josey responded to HG Trueman Road, Lusby for the report of a theft. The complainant advised sometime between 5:00 PM and 9:30 PM an unknown suspect(s) stole his 1994 Chevy truck from his residence. The estimated value of stolen property is approximately $1,500.

ARRESTS: On September 27, 2018 Deputy Hardesty responded to the area of Rousby Hall Road and HG Trueman Road, Lusby for the report of a motor vehicle accident. One of the passengers, Stacy Lynn Price (34), was confrontational and uncooperative throughout the investigation. Price was advised to follow instructions and stop causing a scene or she would be arrested for disorderly conduct. She continued to yell and curse, therefore, she was placed under arrest and transported to the Calvert County Detention Center where she was charged with Disorderly Conduct and Failure to Obey a Law Enforcement Officer.

On September 29, 2018 Deputy Wilson responded to 29th Street, Chesapeake Beach for the report of two males fighting. Upon arrival, the suspect, Don Roy Wall Jr. (48) stated he had been in an argument with the neighbor. While the officers went next door to speak with the neighbor, Wall forced entry into the residence they had just walked away from. The officers returned back to the initial residence and placed Wall under arrest. He was transported to the Calvert County Detention Center and charged with 4th Degree Burglary, Malicious Destruction of Property < $1,000 and Disorderly Conduct.

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Thursday, October 4, 2018

Patuxent Riverkeeper F Appreciating the River

By Dick Myers Editor

This weekend, October 6 and 7, is the annual Patuxent River Appreciation Days at Calvert Marine Museum. Some people who deeply care about the river that flows entirely within the state of Maryland would say that every day should be a Patuxent Appreciation Day because of the importance of the river’s 900-sqare-mile watershed to the state and the Chesapeake Bay. Patuxent Riverkeeper Fred Tutman is one of those river advocates.

First, a few facts on the river from the Patuxent Riverkeeper’s website: “Four main tributaries, Western Branch, Little Patuxent River, Davidsonville Branch, and Mattaponi Creek, are the primary feeders into the Patuxent River. There are also several smaller tributaries that help comprise the total drainage of the Patuxent watershed. The river virtually bisects the western shore of the State of Maryland north to south and is tidal and estuarial in the southern reaches. The river is home for more than 100 species of fish, including bass, catfish, chain pickerel, and bluefish.

The Patuxent sustains nesting and over wintering bald eagles and a large extended habitat for indigenous wildlife. Among overall Bay tributaries, the Patuxent ranks seventh in fresh water flow into the Chesapeake Bay. “The river is free flowing in its lower half and separated by two dams in its upper reaches which help supply potable water to the greater Washington Metropolitan area. The river was a key strategic stronghold in the early colonial development of Maryland and remains a resource with considerable archeological and paleontological significance. It was the Patuxent River that General George Washington and later Presidents, Jefferson and Madison, had to cross in order to reach Maryland’s capitol when America was in its infancy as a Republic. Furthermore, it was on the Patuxent River that the US Navy flotilla bivouacked to oppose invading English troops during the War of 1812. The river was the host to some of the earliest settlements in the colonial era to the extent that it merited the recognition

Boat at Lord Calvert Marina owned by Patuxent Riverkeeper

of English Parliament during the 1600’s as a river of great economic and strategic importance. This early colonial recognition is evident today in the various old English names. However, the word ‘Patuxent’ itself is derived from the language of the indigenous pre-colonial settlers. The name ‘Patuxent’ is said to be from the Algonquin tongue, which means “water running over loose stones.”

The Riverkeeper, a trademarked movement, began in the Hudson Valley in New York and has spread nationwide. Riverkeepers head non-profit organizations such as the one watching over the Patuxent, whose mission is to “conserve, protect and replenish Maryland’s longest and deepest intrastate waterway. Through strategic advocacy, restoration and education our goal is long term sustainability for the ecosystem of the entire Patuxent River basin and the people who rely on its future.”

Tutman has been Patuxent Riverkeeper for 15 years. His background was in journalism but decided to switch careers at midlife and become a lawyer. He was skipping a class while attending a Department of Natural Resources meeting in Annapolis, when the Severn Riverkeeper showed up, asked, “What the Hell’s the riverkeeper?”

“I hadn’t really decided what to do in law if at all,” he explained, and the idea of helping the river that his family grew up on in Prince George’s County appealed to him . “I had been a neighborhood activist working on the Patuxent River,” he said.

He added, “And I was kind of intrigued that the river was bigger than my neighborhood. I was kind of intrigued to find out where some of these problems led. They were out of my zip code. So, river keeping seemed pretty exciting because these guys were grassroots advocates, which is exactly what I was.”

The river’s history of activism goes back to suits initiated within the Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland against the state and federal governments for failure to protect the river. A charette was held and out of that came a plan for the river that included the creation of the Patuxent River Commission, and eventually the Chesapeake Bay Commission, both of which are still active. Tutman was co-chair of the Patuxent River Commission for a while and has been a member for 20 years.

“We’re in a really serious fight now with the Hogan Administration over the powers of the commission. Mr. Hogan’s Administration says we can’t comment on private development matters in the watershed.” He added, “ I don’t think they want us commenting on private development matters.”

Tutman said his role is to act as a “surrogate for the community voice,” like an ombudsman or advocate. “Clear and present. I’m definitely an advocate. I have a bias. My bias is in favor of protecting the river,” he insisted.

Tutman said the riverkeeper is not a one-man band. “I have a board of directors and members and others and staff that also helped with that.”

He added, “We work on all seven counties. I would say we’re not unilateral. We largely anchor our work to grassroots communities. We work on behalf of citizens to ramp up citizen power on these very same issues.”

Tutman doesn’t feel that citizen concerns haves lessened as some citizen organizations have dissolved. “I think what’s happened is that the activism has become institutionalized. People think that education is activism to which it is not. Education is education. I also think that people are really confused about the condition of these waterways.” He noted that the Bay’s rating is a C- minus, which he points out isn’t that great, but the river is doing worse, at a D-minus .

“After 40 years of strong activism and our own commission and always, again, government promises, we have a D-minus, that’s shocking.

People ought to be outraged.”

So, what’s causing that low rating? Tutman said, “Some of them are very hard to track, what we call non-point source pollution, which would be construction sites and runoff from parking lots and drainage, stormwater impoundments. Very, very hard to quantify and track. We also have 36 wastewater treatment plants on this river. None of them are here in Southern Maryland,” he said, noting that most of the plants leak, and

some are owned by the state.

“I mean, it’s a cliché, but it’s true. W establishment that doesn’t want to di clean up the water. We have people gardening and water rain barrels and scale symptom- oriented projects, bu the problems, which are institutional Tutman noted that up-river countie the same credence as do the lower strongest membership base for prote river where people totally get it becau is, not so much in Colombia, Montgo stream places where the river’s kind o As to the state agencies who have “I don’t think MDE (Maryland De DNR (Department of Natural Resour to really single handedly, let’s say, le That’s problematic. It really requires them in the butt. That has been the h strong water quality initiative that it quality flowed not from the governm Education is a key part of what “Patuxent Riverkeeper runs the center on the banks of the Patuxent We’re 40 feet from the river with ou dock. We run a lot of programs tha and yet we do educate people, but w to educate them on how to be better ists.” That includes how to file freed information requests and how to unde how to read a discharge permit fro government.

“There are a number of skills th zens can gain and this is knowledge shared amongst us citizen to citizen, ramp up the quality of the activism up the results that you’re likely to ge activism. It’s funny how people’s idea changed about activism. I always tho it as something unaffiliated. Activis a first amendment thing and now I people don’t think it’s real unless it with an institutional flag where the e ees were worth the payroll and esse you have to join the system in order t the system, which is bizarre and I wo we’re kind of straddling the fence o Yes, we run a legitimate enterprise th nonprofit thing, but we’re not motiva profit. We’re motivated by this comm that we’re trying to build along this river, which is not easy,” Former senator and Calvert C commissioner Bernie Fowler and T have been fighting the same battles, with his annual wade-in and Tutma his activism “He’s a good friend and a good friend to the riverkeeper mov Obviously, he’s a great friend to the He is on Tutman’s board and has b advisor.

Tutman was asked what has kep going for his 15 years as Patuxent

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keeper. “I love helping and working with the people along this river, particularly people who care about this river. These are heroic people, deeply engaged on many levels. They’re really smart, capable, devoted people. And I, I get a lot from that exchange of energy and ideas, the best team you could ever hope for. If you’re working with Patuxent activists, with a lot of wins. There’s a lot of, a lot of wins. But we need a lot more because we are in trouble. Look at the trend. It’s going down, you know? Yeah. We get little spikes. All the crabs are up one year.

People are ecstatic. But that’s not a trend.”

Tutman said that the state tends to delist or decertify portions of the river that are doing better. But he said,” Wait a minute, what about the stuff downstream and upstream?” It doesn’t help them to have a small portion of the river doing better.

“We can’t see the forest for the trees,” he observed.

Tutman was asked how the politicians, most notably Gov. Hogan are doing when it comes to protecting the river. He said, “I’m really sick and tired of politics. I mean, if I have to go lobby something, I will, but I don’t anchor our work to political lobbying. I like to anchor our work to actual hands on.” dickmyers@counytimes.net Fred Tutman

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Entertaining the crowd from Victoria Circus

Night view submitted photo by Hillary Dailey

Ready, Set, Grow Agricultural Magic Show

BADD Company dance team performed in the pavilion.

The 4-H Livestock Show

The carnival rides were a busy place for the entire Calvert County Fair

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Mock Crash at Huntingtown High School

The Calvert County Traffic Safety Council conduced a mock crash Sept. 26 at Calvert High School

CSM’s Gold Earns Training Award The Maryland Center for Environmental Training (MCET) Lead Technical Assistance Provider Lenny Gold recently earned the Water and Waste Operators Association’s Stanley E. Kappe Training Award. The award, presented during the Chesapeake Tri-Association Conference, is given yearly to a person who provides extraordinary and outstanding service that leads to significant advancement of public awareness to the betterment of the environment.

Gold, of Easton, was nominated for the award by College of Southern Maryland (CSM) MCET Executive Director Karen Brandt for his giving of “immeasurable time, energies and resources to provide educational and vocational training to environmental systems professionals.”

“I was very surprised to earn this award,” said Gold, who attended the conference as a presenter. It was the second time Gold received the award named in posthumous honor for his professional colleague, Stanley E. Kappe, who was considered an expert in the water treatment and environment industry.

Brandt called Gold “the backbone of the technical assistant program” at MCET, adding that Gold is well-known around the state and like Kappe, is considered a leader in the field.

Gold has been associated with MCET since 1983 when MCET was established on the CSM’s La Plata Campus to provide free technical assistance to small rural communities with their waste water treatment facilities, and train waste water treatment facility inspectors.

Originally funded by the Environment Protection Agency, today the MCET is located at CSM’s Regional Hughesville Campus and is funded by a combina-

tion of state grants and statewide open enrollment.

“Lenny has always gone above and beyond in helping municipalities with technical upgrades; even helping them obtain additional funding after an upgrade was completed,” wrote Brandt, in her nomination of Gold for the award.

“His approach to technical assistance is what MCET calls ‘over the shoulder’ vocational onsite training, where he works with a municipality to provide technical assistance to resolve a problem while working one-on-one with their operators.

“Working this way, the operator receives facility-specific training to handle similar problems in the future and troubleshoot other issues that may arise,” she continued. “But it is the support and guidance he provides “after-hours” that shows his true dedication to training and his tremendous support for the industry.”

MCET has a reputation for excellence in environmental, safety and health training and compliance assistance through practical applications. Employers and employees who partner with MCET integrate regulatory compliance into their site-specific training and day-to-day activities. Combined with applications of best management practices geared to the actual performance of their duties, the participant’s learning experiences will focus on and relate to their working environment. MCET technical assistance program, funded by MDE, is available to qualified wastewater treatment plants.

Learn more about MCET by visiting http://www.mcet.org/index.html Press Release from CSM

Calvert High School Criminal Justice Program hosted the Sept. 26 mock crash that was coordinated by Chesapeake Region Safety Council, that includes CCSO, MSP and CAASA.

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Heart and Faith It is fascinating how a story finds you. One minute you’re lost, out of ideas and incapable of creative thought, then a daydream, a song, a headline or a random event delivers the goods. It’s the chase - the pursuit of inspiration. That’s the best part of the writing process. The words themselves… that’s a love-hate thing. Sometimes the sentences come easy and the final product does the original idea adequate justice; other times it’s a grind to type a coherent sentence.

For this “View”, the idea arrived by accident – the best kind of delivery.

A deliberate, early-morning search of the infinite World Wide Web offered nothing. I was trying too hard. The topic was waiting in my in-box.

It wasn’t obvious. A friend sent an innocuous YouTube link to an NFL Films segment on one of our favorite players. I clicked on it with no expectations other than a distraction from my lack of leads. Minutes later I was feverously searching for a killer excerpt from a poet and a poem I had never heard of. That’s the chase. Love it. And now for those sometimes troublesome words…

The player was ‘Skins Hall of Famer John Riggins. The poet? Robert W. Service. The poem? “The Law of the Yukon.” And the excerpt? Well, I’ll get to that.

It is easy to underestimate Riggins. A self-proclaimed horse of a different color, his showmanship and appetite for debauchery always lead his story. Yes, he did drink a couple morning beers during his first visit with new ‘Skins coach Joe Gibbs. Yes, he was “El Presidente” of team’s infamous post-practice beer-slinging “Five O’clock Club.” And yes, he did once encourage Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor to “loosen up, Sandy baby, you’re way too tight” in an obnoxious drunken stupor.

But Riggins was and is more than an inebriated jock. He is very thoughtful and a keen skeptic of conventional wisdom. He possesses both the intelligence to see situations for what they are and the courage to speak about them honestly. Abraham Lincoln once said, “Every man is born an original, but sadly, most men die copies.” Riggins isn’t “most men.”

During the NFL Films piece, Riggins talked eloquently about how the nasty business of football affected him personally. He described his initial naiveté, his quick loss of innocence and how it bothered him to see teammates cut. Riggins loved the game between the lines; the game played outside the lines weighed on him.

The process of tearing through veils and uncovering the truth isn’t unique to football; it is part of growing up. Eventually the fairytale of youth diminishes and the world is seen through an adult lens. From that more complex and conflicted perspective, politicians become less virtuous, corporations less just, churches less wholesome and many people less genuine than advertised. It’s the messy truth…making peace with it is an on-going internal wrestling match within us all.

Riggins eventually found some peace with the underbelly of professional football. When reflecting on his infamous playoff run after the 1982 season, Riggins, by then an 11-year veteran, talked about being aware of the moment and the opportunity to rewrite his legacy. This awareness was the impetus for him demanding carries from the coaches. Riggins was all-in.

Football was going to be just a game again, if just for this brief stretch.

Riggins’s run to glory ended with Washington’s first Super Bowl championship and the Super Bowl MVP trophy for its eccentric running back.

Riggins was lost in the moment, a grown up once again playing a child’s game. He found something in the competition between the lines that allowed him to play true to the excerpt he quoted from Service’s “The Law of the Yukon” poem: “Men with the hearts of Vikings and the simple faith of a child.”

Riggins found something pure during his legendary playoff run, something that, despite knowing the impurities of football, allowed him to play with all his heart and believe with the uncorrupted faith of a child. While navigating our own complex and imperfect worlds, may we all find something worthy of such unqualified commitment.

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Obituaries

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In Remembrance Lenore “Peggy” Hilton Witman Ellison

Lenore “Peggy” Hilton Witman Ellison, 94, spirit was called home to Heaven to be with her Lord and Savior on September 30, 2018 at Solomons Nursing Home in Solomons, MD. She follows to Heaven her husband of 46 years, Chaplain Ervin DeVere Ellison III of Cortland NY. Peggy was born on September 3, 1924 in Penn Township, Manheim, PA, the daughter of the late Frank Miller Witman and Stella Diffenderfer Hilton Witman Helt, one of eight children.

She graduated Manheim High School in 1942 and graduated from Philadelphia College of the Bible in 1950. Peggy’s College yearbook message was “The most commendable thing one can do is “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ.” And let Him live out His life in you. I praise God for the day He showed to me THE WAY. By His grace, each day forward, I shall walk therein, Colossians 1:10-14.

Her hope for you would be the same, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, be saved, and let Him live in you through His Word and guide your life, be joyous and thankful in all things!

She met her husband at college, married in 1953 and the adventures began.

Her life was characterized by loving service and devotion in all she did. She enjoyed being an office worker while her husband attended Dallas Theology seminary. Peggy supported her husband, traveling and setting up home, wherever the Air Force assigned him for his Chaplain duties, and she endured two separations when he was assigned isolated tours to Alaska and Korea. She enjoyed her role as a Chaplains wife, meeting many friends for life, singing in the choir, attending bible studies, teaching Sunday school and summer VBS, a member of the Officers Wives club, attending the Conferences, and writing many uplifting scripture filled letters to the Chapel families. She always had a smile on her face for everyone; she loved spending time with her family and friends; she enjoyed reading the scriptures, being a homemaker, cooking, sewing, painting, decorating cakes, and making her plastic canvas snowflakes, which she gave to many. She even traveled with her husband to Europe and Hawaii after having a stroke in 1980, which never stopped her sweet determined spirit.

Peggy was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Her most prized possessions were her family. Her legacy is her three children; daughter Elayne & Walt Rosch of Leonardtown, MD; and two sons; Skip & Dawn Ellison of Prince Frederick, MD; and Dan Ellison of Centreville, VA; eight grandchildren; Jason, Renee (Keith O’Dell), Macks (Natalie), Erica, Zachary (Candace), Sarah (Joshua Miller), Lauren and Claire; and five great grandchildren, Caleb, AnneMarie, Cherish, Cooper and Peyton; Also survived by her sister Gladys Johnstone of Virginia Beach, VA, and brother Clarence “Whitey” & Paula Witman of Manheim, PA, brother in law James Reppert of Manheim, PA, Sister in laws; June Witman of Lititz, PA, Ruth Witman of Manheim, PA, and Jackie Witman of Ephrata PA, and many Nieces and Nephews.

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brothers, Milfred, Clyde, Dale, & Glenn Witman; sister, Reba Reppert; sister in law Margaret Witman; brothers in law, Ed Rockefeller and Leslie Johnstone, Jr; Ellison In laws, Bill & Marilyn Ellison, Greydon & Norine Ellison, Patricia (Ellison) & Jack Sweet, Bob & June Ellison and daughter in law Kathy Ellison.

Memorial donations can be made to: Cairn University (Formerly Philadelphia College of the Bible), 200 Manor Ave, Langhorne, PA 19047, She will be laid to rest next to her husband in Arlington National Cemetery.

Funeral arrangements were made by Rausch Funeral Home.

James Allen Wilkes

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James Allen Wilkes, 73, of Chesapeake Beach passed away September 27, 2018. He was born April 23, 1945 in Phillipsburg, PA to John Leonard and Sara Louise (Peck) Wilkes. James was raised in Pennsylvania and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree from Penn State University. He later went on the receive his Master’s Degree in Education. James was employed with Prince George’s County Public Schools, working as a 6th grade teacher at Dodge Park Elementary and Kenmoor Elementary School. James has lived in Chesapeake Beach for the last 15 years. He enjoyed reading and was very devoted to his mother and son.

James was preceded in death by his son Justin Wilkes. He is survived by siblings Joyce Summers of Chester, VA, John Wilkes, Jr. of Avis, PA and Glen Wilkes of Webster, NY, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral arrangements are by Rausch Funeral Home.

Danielle Valerie Gunson

Danielle Valerie Gunson, 18, of North Beach passed away September 27, 2018.

Visitation will be Friday, October 5, 2018, 6-8 p.m. at Rausch Funeral Home - Owings 8325 Mount Harmony Lane, Owings MD 20736. Funeral service and interent will be pruvate.

Memorial contributions may be made to Danielle Gunson Memorial Fund; website: https://www.gofundme.com/

Mary Susan Hollingsworth, 60, passed away on September 25, 2018 in Takoma Park, MD. Mary was born in 1958 to John and Helen Hollingsworth in Washington, DC. Mary worked at the library of Congress for over 45 years and retired from that great institution as a warehouse technician. She was also a tax professional for H&R block for nine years. She was predeceased by both of her parents and her sister Nancy Kelly.

She is survived by her daughter Amanda N. Ratcliffe of Lusby, MD. Mary is also survived by her nephew Mike Hollingsworth (Josie) of Prince Frederick, MD and her brother John Hollingsworth, Jr (Roxanne) of Waldorf, MD. Funeral arrangements were made by Rausch Funeral Home.

Emily May Bowen

Emily May Bowen, 84, of Tracy’s Landing passed away September 24, 2018 at Calvert Health Medical Center.

She was born April 11, 1934 in Virginia to James Lloyd Sr. and Emily Elizabeth (Tippett) Seibert. May was raised in Washington, D.C. and attended public schools. She later moved with her family to Churchton. She married John E. Bowen October 20, 1950 and they lived in Tracy’s Landing. May was employed as a

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Great Grandchildren and two brothers, Brian and Theodore “Teddy” Tuma.

Funeral arrangements were handled by Rausch Funeral Home.

Robert “Bob” Fulton Sealey

food service manager with Anne Arundel County Public Schools, last working at Central Middle School in Edgewater.

She was a member of the American Legion Post 206 Auxiliary in Chesapeake Beach. May enjoyed ceramics, reading, cooking, baking, canning and spending time with family.

May was preceded in death by her husband John Edward Bowen, Sr. and brothers Charles Seibert and James Seibert, Jr. She is survived by daughters Joyce B. Davis and husband Joe of Dayton, TN, Penny M. Knapp of Tracy’s Landing, Mary B. Hennen of Lusby and Joni A. Ramsey and husband Scott of Silver Spring, and son John Edward Bowen, Jr. of Ridgley, MD. May also has 12 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, and is survived by brothers Franklin B. Seibert of Deale and Donald B. Delaney of Harpers Ferry.

Funeral arrangements were made by Rausch Funeral Home.

Ronald Earl Tuma

Ronald Earl Tuma, 72, of Dunkirk, Maryland passed away on September 24, 2018 in Prince Frederick, Maryland.He was born on August 17, 1946 in Washington DC to the late Theodore and Mildred Hunt Tuma. He worked for over 20 years as a Police Officer for the Federal Government.

He is survived by daughters, Denise Dalrymple and her husband Roger, Shelley Tuma-Douglass and a son Ronald Earl Tuma, Jr. Grandfather of Nicholas and Rachal Dalrymple, Danielle Mulvey, Kirk, Amanda and Stanley Douglass, Jr. and Rochelle Lee Murdock. He is also survived by 13

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Robert “Bob” Fulton Sealey, 92, of Fort Myers FL, passed away 9/21/2018.

Bob was born March 22, 1926 in Sebring, FL to the late James Edward and Lossie (Wynn) Sealey.

Bob, a World War II Navy veteran joined the military in 1942 and later stationed in Solomons, MD where he met and married his wife of 61 years, Betty Lou Garner in May of 1951. Before moving to Florida full-time in 2010, Bob spent most of his years in Calvert County where he raised six children.

He enjoyed spending time with family, coaching baseball and softball, camping, music, dancing, and public service.

Bob retired from the Federal Government where he worked as a Demolition Expert and a second career as a Security Guard. Bob was a Charter Member of the Solomons Volunteer Rescue Squad & Fire Department, the first volunteer service established in Calvert County in 1954. He was inducted into the Southern Maryland Fireman Association’s Hall of Fame in 1994, held many leaderships roles, served on multiple committees, taught first-aid, mentored dozens of young volunteers, and received numerous awards and accolades during his 60 plus years of volunteerism.

Bob is survived by sons Gregory P. Sealey and wife Donna of North Ft. Myers, FL, Marty J. Sealey and wife Kathie of Dunkirk, MD, Bobby T. Sealey and husband Andrew Hutson of Zephyrhills, FL, Keith T. Sealey and partner Chris Barry of Savannah, GA and a daughter Robin K. Sealey of Williamsburg, VA. Also surviving are five grandchildren Toby, Joshua, Cory, Jody, and Ashley, seven great grandchildren Alyssa, Blake, Abigail, Jace, Braden, Jameson, and Jackson, one expected great grandchild Jaxson, and sister Cleo Curry of Nokomis, FL. He was preceded in death by wife Betty Lou, son Kevin W. Sealey and brothers Clyde, John Earl, Billy, Luther, Walter Jackson, and Ray. Funeral service will be held on Thurs-

day, October 4, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Solomons Volunteer Rescue Squad and Fire Department, 13150 H.G. Trueman Road, Solomons, MD 20688 Interment will follow in St. Paul United Methodist Church Cemetery, 11000 H.G. Trueman Road, Lusby, MD 20657.

Pallbearers are Toby Sealey, Cory Sealey, Jody Sealey, Joshua Sealey, Ashley Sealey, and Jimmy Chandler. Honorary Pallbearers are Ray Dove and Tilden Garner.

Should friends desire, contributions may be made in Bob’s memory to the Solomons Volunteer Rescue Squad & Fire Department, P.O. Box 189, Solomons, MD 20688.

Condolences to the family may be made at www.rauschfuneralhomes.com.

James “Jim” Bowers Schultz

It is with great sadness that the family of Jim Schultz of Lusby, MD announces his passing after a short stay at the Solomons Nursing Center, on Friday, July 20, 2018, at the age of 88. Jim will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Gloria, of 65 years and his two children, Leonard (Lenny) and Clarice Maldonado and her husband, Vince. Jim will also be fondly remembered by his grandchildren, Brendon and Cameron Maldonado and by his sister, Marna Parks. Jim was prede-

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ceased by his other sister Gloria Leppi.

Jim will also be remembered by his numerous nieces and nephews, and dear friends.

Jim was born to Dr. Leonard P. Schultz and Dorothea Schultz, in Seattle, WA, then moved to Takoma Park, MD. He joined the Navy in 1951, where he met his wife at a USO dance in Newport, RI. They were wed in 1952. They resided in Connecticut until 1957, then moved to Severna Park, MD to begin employment as a draftsman at the Naval Ordinance Laboratory in White Oaks, MD. In 1969, he moved to Calvert County and in 1970, he and his father purchased the Harbor Island Marina on Solomons Island, MD. In 1978, Jim and Gloria oversaw the construction of their home on the waterfront of Hellen Creek in Lusby, MD. Jim loved sailing and being around tidal waters. As a teenager, he built a 14’ sailboat and in Severna Park, he refurbished a 28’ wooden sailboat in his back yard and sailed her about the Severn River and Chesapeake Bay. Jim built an ice boat during a very cold winter when the Severn River was frozen, which was enjoyed by his children and the neighborhood kids. Kids would sometimes come to his house, asking if Mr. Jim could come out to play. He joined the Big Brothers Organization and spent many weekends mentoring a young boy who did not have a father, taking him hiking, sailing and such. Jim and Gloria loved square dancing and cofounded the Aqua Squares square dance club. Jim was a talented machinist, also. He was often machining, fabricating or welding either at his machine shop at his home or at his other shop at the marina.

A celebration of Jim’s life was held July 31, at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic church in Solomons, MD. Donations in honor of Jim can be made to Solomons Volunteer Rescue Squad and Fire Department - SVRSFD, 13946 H.G. Trueman Road, Solomons, MD 20688.

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To submit your event listing to go in our Community Calendar, please email timescalendar@countytimes.net with the listing details by 12 p.m. on the Monday prior to our Thursday publication.

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Crimes of the Heart This successful stage drama and tragic comedy introduces us to the MaGrath sisters who survive crisis after crisis in a small Mississippi town. PG-13. New Directions Theater, October 5&6 and 12&13 at 7:00.

Long Beach Community Center, St. Leonard. Tickets and info: www.ndctheater.org/current-show

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Local Candidate Forum St. John Vianney Life Center, 105 Vianney Lane, Prince Frederick 5:30 to 8:45 PM Non-Partisan. The League of Women voters of Calvert County host a candidate forum for local candidates including: Commissioners, Sheriff, Register of Wills, and Judge of the Orphans Court.

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Friday, October 5

Balloons Around the World Harriet E. Brown Community Center, 901 Dares Beach Road, Prince Frederick 10:00 -11:00 AM Ages 1½ - 6. A biodegradable balloon release. Each balloon will have your contact information tied to it to see whose balloon travels the furthest.

410-535-7080.

Wild, Wild West Southern Community Center, Dowell House 10:30 – 11:15 AM Ages 2-5. All cowboys and cow girls saddle up for a good time! Photo booth, crafts and western games. 410-586-1101 Friday Night Farmers Market 5th Street and Bay Avenue, North Beach 5:00 – 8:00 PM Farmers Market, Classic Car Cruisein. Art Fair. Shirt Shack. Through October 19.

Roast Beef Dinner Chesapeake Beach American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206, Route 260 5:30 – 7:00 PM Roast Beef with all the trimmings, salad, roll and beverage. $12. Lower Level Dining Hall. Public welcome. 410-2579878. www.ALPost 206.org Quarter Auction Dunkirk Fire Department, 3170 W. Ward Road 6:00 - 9:00 PM Proceeds benefit the Calvert Animal Welfare League.

Bid quarters on products from your favorite vendors. Geared up for the Holidays: items for you and gift giving needs.

Contact Darlene Sampson 301-751-7475 or Beth Thompson 240-475-5640 to reserve a seat, not required, encouraged.

Sat. & Sun., Oct. 6 & 7

Patuxent River Appreciation Days (PRAD) Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Celebrate the River! Boat Rides. Toy Boat Building. Arts & Crafts. Petting Zoo. Live Music. Food. PRAD Parade, Sunday at 2:00. Schedule of PRAD performers and general information: www.calvertmarinemuseum.com/312/ Schedule Calvert Artists Guild Exhibits at PRAD Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons 10:00 AM -5:00 PM The public is invited to enjoy and purchase artworks of the talented artists of Southern Maryland. Jan Barr 443-4045746 fujibarr@comcast.net or Gerry Wood 301-863-9663 gbwppd2@verizon. net

Saturday, October 6

9 Annual 5K Run/Walk Solomons Medical Office Bldg., 14090 Solomons Island Rd. Check-in 7:00 AM; race begins 8:30 AM CalvertHealth hosts friends and survivors run or walk around beautiful Solomons Island. Proceeds benefit the Sheldon E. Goldberg Center for Breast Care. $50 per registrant. Register: CalvertHealthFoundation.org/5K. th

Friends of The Poor 5k Walk/Run 300 Calverton School Rd, Huntingtown 8:00 - 11:00 AM Annual benefit for Calvert County residents in need. Registration 7:30 AM. www.fotp.doodlekit.com. Renee O’Neill at 443-684-4267.

Lower Marlboro Freedom Day United Methodist Church, 3911 Lower Marlboro Road, Owings 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM Lower Marlboro was affected deeply by the War of 1812. A celebration focuses on the community and its history.

Free. Food for purchase. 410-535-1600, x2504.

Oktoberfest Saint Nicholas Lutheran, 1450 Plum Point Road, Huntingtown 12:00 - 5:00 PM Celebrate with seasonal brews and wine, German cuisine, live music, games,

and more. Contact snlcoktoberfest@ gmail.com or visit www.saintnicholaslutheran.org/experiencing-community/ oktoberfest.

Glow Ball Night Golf Chesapeake Hills Golf Course 4:00 PM Tee off at 4:00 for nine holes in the light. Enjoy dinner and drinks. At 7:30 tee off for nine holes in the dark! $67 includes golf fees and dinner.

410-326-4653.

Texas Hold’em and Cash Games 4120 Old Town Road, Huntingtown 7:00 PM Benefit the Patricia Leone Rogers Educational Scholarship Fund. Doors open at 6:00. Buy in $80. Food, beer and sodas included!

Sunday, October 7

Hope, Faith and Persistence Yardley Hills Community Center, 700 Yardley Drive, Prince Frederick 10:30 AM The greatest of these is Persistence.

The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Chesapeake (UUCC) welcomes visiting minister Dr. Michael S. Franch to speak about the essential role persistence plays in a spiritual life. All are welcome! 443-646-3518. www.TheUUCC.org

Fall Family Fun Day Northeast Community Center, Chesapeake Beach 1:00 – 4:00 PM Special Halloween-themed model railroad display! Crafts, raffles, moon bounce, face painting, prizes, refreshments. Featuring Reptiles Alive! Free.

Non-perishable donations for Calvert County End Hunger will be accepted.

Sponsored by the Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum. 410-257-3892

Monday, October 8

Columbus Day

Tax Law Changes for 2018 College of Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick Campus 8:00 - 10:00 AM A mini-course for the community to discuss upcoming tax law changes. The new tax law is the largest piece of tax reform legislation in 30 years, will impact taxes in 2018, and may lower taxes for individuals and small businesses. $25, Pre-Registration required. https:// express.csmd.edu. 301-539-4760.

Wills and Estate Planning Spring Hill Suites, 75 Sherry Lane, Prince Frederick 1:00 – 2:30 PM Margaret H. Phipps, Register of Wills for Calvert County, will provide a general overview of wills and estates. Free.

Register: 410-535-0892, x4011, or www. calverthospice.org/education-seminars Gone without Me Burnett Calvert Hospice House, 4559 Sixes Rd., Prince Frederick 4:30 -6:00 PM Learn coping skills to deal with grief after the loss of a spouse. 410-535-0892. www.calverthospice.org US Coast Guard Auxiliary Meeting Solomons Fire Department 7:00 - 8:00 PM The USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 23-2 monthly meeting. The public invited.

Tuesday, October 9

Science for Citizens Seminar CBL’s Bernie Fowler Laboratory, 142 William Street., Solomons 7:00 – 8:00 PM Topic: Are Biofuels Worth the Costs in Brazil?

Learn about innovative research being pioneered by Chesapeake Biological Lab (CBL) scientists. Free.

Seating first-come, first-served basis. http://bit.ly/Science4Citizens Bingo North Beach Volunteer Fire Department, Rt. 261, Chesapeake Beach 7:30 PM $1,000 jackpot. Admission $8.00 per person. Doors open at 5:00. Food and drink available for purchase.

301-855-0520.

Thursday, October 11

State Candidate Forum St. John Vianney Life Center, 105 Vianney Lane, Prince Frederick 5:30 to 8:45 PM Non-Partisan. The League of Women voters of Calvert County host a candidate forum for state candidates including: State Delegates and Senators, US Congressional District 5, and State Referendums.

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Calvert Pines/Office on Aging, 450 W. Dares Beach Road, Prince Frederick 5:30 PM “Parenting Again…Stepping In for Parents Who Can’t.” Dinner and presentation for families raising children who aren’t theirs. Program 6:00 to 8:00.

Dinner, door prizes and childcare for children five and older. Seating limited.

Register 410-535-3733.

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Events

For more information & to register for events visit http://calvertlibrary.info

Thursday, October 4

Résumé and Cover Letter Workshop.

1:00-3:00pm. Need help with your résumé? Join job counselor Sandra Holler in a small group to learn what makes a strong résumé and cover letter. If you have one started, bring it with you so editing can happen on the spot. One printed copy helps. Please register. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.

Code Name 3.6. 6:30-7:30pm. For 3rd6th grade eyes only! 3rd – 6th grade students are invited to this series of events which uses plenty of hands-on activities to have fun with reading! Each month we will explore a new theme and introduce a great chapter book on the topic.

No advanced preparation is needed and a snack will be provided. Please register.

Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach, 410-257-2411.

Friday, October 5

JobSource Mobile Career Center.

1:00-4:00pm. Stop by to visit the JobSource Mobile Career Center for your job search needs! Get job counseling and résumé help, search for jobs and connect with Southern Maryland JobSource.

No registration. Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach, 410-257-2411.

of Trustees monthly meeting. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.

Wednesday, October 10

Brain Games: Mahjongg, Scrabble & More. 10:00-1:00pm. Want to learn Mahjongg? Hope to make your Scrabble skills killer? Games are a great way to keep your brain sharp while having fun!

Join us! Please register. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410535-0291 or 301-855-1862.

MD Workforce Exchange Interview Workshop. 10:00-12:00pm. Sharpen your interview skills with Maryland Workforce Exchange. Please register. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.

JobSource Mobile Career Center.

1:00-4:00pm. Stop by to visit the JobSource Mobile Career Center for your job search needs! Get job counseling and résumé help, search for jobs and connect with Southern Maryland JobSource. No registration. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-5350291 or 301-855-1862.

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.

OMOB Memoirs & Creative Writing Workshop. 2:00-3:30pm. Join author and editor Elisavietta Ritchie as she encourages the art of creative memoir writing.

Bring 6 double-spaced copies of your work, 500-800 words, to discuss and share with the group. Writing to be inspired by the justice theme in the One Maryland, One Book title Bloodsworth

by Tim Junkin. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-5350291 or 301-855-1862.

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Thursday, October 11

Garden Smarter: Herb Spiral: Art in the Garden. 10:00-11:30am. Learn how to design it, build it, plant it, enjoy it!

Get lots of delicious cooking herbs from a beautiful garden sculpture. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.

Brain Games: Mahjongg, Scrabble & More. 12:00-3:00pm. Want to learn Mahjongg? Hope to make your Scrabble skills killer? Games are a great way to keep your brain sharp while having fun!

Join us! Please register. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410535-0291 or 301-855-1862.

Monday, October 8

Closed for Columbus Day.

Tuesday, October 9

Board of Library Trustees meeting.

2:00-4:00pm. Calvert Library Board

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10:0011:00am. “Meet-Up” at Mount Calvert Historical & Archaeological Park (Mt. Calvert Mansion), one of the stops of the Chesapeake Beach Railway. Address: 16801 Mt Calvert Rd, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772. Feel free to bring a packed lunch, weather permitting. Free! Please register. Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach, 410-257-2411.

OMOB Truth & Justice Film Discussion. 7:00-8:30pm. Are you a documentary buff? Check out the library’s new service, Kanopy and watch up to six justice-themed documentaries. We’ll review and discuss live and on Facebook Live what you saw and learned. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.

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Centers Closed

Calvert Pines, North Beach, and Southern Pines Senior Centers will be closed for Columbus Day, Monday, October 8. Meals on Wheels will not be delivered.

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.

Trips

Step into the enchanted world of Broadway’s modern classic, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Wednesday, November 7. Fee: $93 (includes transportation, luncheon, and show). Registration Deadline: October 1. Register at your local senior center.

The Pennsylvania Christmas & Gift Show trip will be held Wednesday, November 28. This trip includes hundreds of vendors ranging from unique crafts, jewelry, decorations, and food. Fee: $45 (includes entrance fee and transportation). Registration Deadline:

November 1. Register at your local senior center.

Calvert Pines Senior Center

Maryland’s official state exercise is walking. In September we started tracking our miles walked. Join us Wednesday, October 10, 10 a.m. for Walk Maryland Day. We will announce the numbers of miles walked while enjoying a healthy snack.

Have fun testing your knowledge with our Spelling Bee, Thursday, October 11, 1 p.m.

North Beach Senior Center

New Yoga Classes for Restorative Yoga and Seated Chair Yoga are now being offered, Mondays, 10:45 a.m. & 1 p.m. Fee: $5 per session.

Join our Strength Training class with a trainer for a small fee of $5.00 per session, Wednesdays and Fridays, 11 a.m. Call for more information.

Southern Pines Senior Center

Loss of a loved one is a difficult time for anyone. Join us Tuesday, October 9, 1 p.m. for the Grief and Loss Support Group.

Take a chance to win the Senior Council Fall Basket Raffle, Thursday, October 11, 11:45 a.m.

Ticket sales are $3 each or two for $5.

Eating Together Menu

Monday, October 8

Closed for Columbus Day. Meals on Wheels will not be delivered.

Thursday, October 11

Tuesday, October 9

Meatloaf, Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Asparagus, Dinner Roll, Spiced Peaches

Wednesday, October 10

Pulled Pork Sandwich on a Bun, Coleslaw, Kale, Fruited Jell-O

Turkey, Gravy, Cranberry Sauce, Succotash, Kale, Dinner Roll, Pears

Friday, October 12

Salmon Patty, Tossed Salad w/ Chick Peas, Corn, Stewed Tomatoes, Dinner Roll, Pineapple Upside Down Cake 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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