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The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) says that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Mobile Vet Center will be available in Southern Maryland the third week of each month, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The locations include: • Thurs. Jan. 21: Waldorf West Branch Library, Waldorf • Fri. Jan. 22: Walmart, Prince Frederick The VA operates Mobile Vet Centers nationwide to enhance outreach, direct service delivery and referral. The mobile centers take services directly to veterans who may otherwise have a difﬁcult time reaching a permanent center. Immediate counseling services are also provided to veterans in crisis. “This is an important resource for our veterans who are seeking services or who need information and we encourage our local veterans to utilize it,” said Calvert County Commissioner President Evan Slaughenhoupt, Jr. For more information about veteran services, visit vetcenter.va.gov.

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Discussing the Tri-County Animal Shelter’s Future

Board of Calvert County Commissioners (BOCC) President Evan Slaughenhoupt kicked off a joint meeting of the Calvert, Charles and St. Mary’s County Commissioners on Jan 12 by saying this was the first-ever such gathering. “This is the start of a conversation. This is a joint meeting, not a public hearing,” he said, adding, “Today is not a decision day.” At this Jan. 12 meeting, three options were put on the table: renovate the current Tri-County Animal Shelter (TCAS) in Hughesville, build a new one, or build their own county shelters, potentially partnering with others. Any new shelter would be years down the road. There was also debate on whether the shelter should shift to a “no-kill” facility. Craig Dichter, Chief Animal Control Officer for Calvert County, in a background presentation, said the TCAS was established in 1960 when Calvert, Charles and St. Mary’s Counties entered into an agreement with the Humane Society of the United States. That agreement with the Humane Society was terminated in 1963 and the counties agreed to operate the shelter together. Calvert is responsible for 25% of the operating costs, with St. Mary’s and Charles Counties paying 37.5% each. The shelter is about 12,000 square feet and sits on 10 acres. Besides the main building, which has an average of 160 dogs and cats on any given day, there’s a 30x40 foot barn for livestock. Meantime, for Fiscal Year 2017, the commissioners are being asked to consider improvements for the existing facility, including: • The lack of air conditioning, including getting it in place before the summer • Separate area for animal behavior assessments • Separate area for pocket pets (rabbits, guinea pigs, lizards, snakes, ferrets, etc.) • Private grieving area for families

• Separate fenced area for public animal evaluation • Isolated cat sick room • Additional space for livestock (fowl, small swine, etc.) • Additional signage directing public to shelter • Adding eight new staﬀ members In Dec. 2015, the three boards of commissioners were asked to fund an increase for eight staff members in the FY 17 budget, which would cost approximately $420,000. Charles and St. Mary’s share would be $157,500 and Calvert would be expected to pay $105,000. The commissioners were asked for approval for an HVAC study, which would cost $12,000. Calvert’s share would be $3,000 and the other two counties would pay $4,500 each. Also recommended is constructing a separate euthanasia room, which is now in shared space with the treatment room. That would cost Calvert $39,000 and the other two jurisdictions $58,000 each. The total estimated new costs would be $588,000. Charles and St. Mary’s would pay $220,000 each and Calvert $147,000. This would be in addition to the shelter’s estimated operating expenses for FY 2017 of just over $800,000. Calvert’s share of the operating expenses is $200,400 and the other two counties will pay $300,600 each. Total costs for FY17 would be nearly $1.4 million, with Calvert’s share at $347,400 and the other two counties paying $520,600 each. At the conclusion of this meeting, the boards agreed to make a decision within 90 days on how to address the lack of air conditioning. The boards are seeking public input on all issues surrounding TCAS. Citizens are encouraged to contact the Calvert County Commissioners through email at COMMISS@co.cal.md.us or call (410) 535-1600 or (301) 855-1243, ext. 2202.

Aye Mateys! Don’t Miss “Pirates on the Chesapeake” They were the first terrorists, pirates who plundered their way up the Chesapeake Bay from 1610 to 1807. Author Donald Shomette, who lives in Dunkirk and has written a book about them, will give you the rest of the story at his “Pirates on the Chesapeake” lecture on Sun. Jan. 24 at 2:00 p.m. at North Beach Town Hall. This event, sponsored by Calvert Library and the Bayside History Museum, is free and open to the public. There will be prizes for those who come dressed as pirates, and bring the kids, too. Shomette tells us that his very popular book is now in its 15th printing. He’s done many lectures on the topic through the years, including at National Geographic and various museums. “My presentation is visual and starts with the last act of piracy on the Chesapeake on the Patuxent River in 1807. It deals with all the pirates who terrorized the bay. It’s a true story, and it’s kind of amazing what happened. Blackbeard’s crew was hung in Hampton Roads. And there’s the story of the Governor of Virginia who goes out on a ship to personally fight the pirates – just like in the movies, but this was for real.” Shomette says the last incident of piracy happened right here in Calvert County. “A 74-gun man-of-war with 800 men on board was caught in a blockade – these guys were bored silly in the heat of August in southern Calvert County at Drum Point!” To make a long story short

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(come to the presentation to hear Don tell it in detail), “There was a convergence and gunfire exchanged just off of Solomons Island… which caused an international incident. We almost went to war over it.” “It’s a story that’s really kinda cool. Kids like it, too,” Shomette tells us, adding, “There were some knock-down drag-out pirate battles on the Chesapeake. There was no gold here but the prize was tobacco, which was quite valuable to them.”

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Contract Negotiations Begin Again By Debbie Russ On Jan. 25, 2016, the Calvert Education Association, the exclusive bargaining unit for Calvert County Public School teachers, and the Calvert County Public Schools will be back at the negotiations table in an attempt to hash out the first three (3) year collective bargaining agreement since the recession. Several years ago, the CEA and the school system agreed to bargain annually because the third year of their last three (3) year contract was not fully funded by the Calvert County Board of Commissioners. Teachers anticipating a reasonable salary increase on this particular year ended up receiving only a fraction of what had been negotiated. It should be noted that there is not binding arbitration in salary. Over the past several years, CEA/CCPS have been able to negotiate some improved working conditions and has, for the most part, been able to keep health care intact for teachers. Several years ago the teacher pay scale was compressed to twenty-six (26) STEPS. The theory of this compression was that teachers and their families would live a better quality of life sooner, and had teachers received their annual STEP increases in the following years, this compression could have been very beneficial to them. However, since teachers have not been receiving their annual STEPS, some Calvert County Public Schools educators are quickly starting to explore other counties for employment as many Maryland counties are now restoring lost STEPS. During his second year at the helm,

current Superintendent, Daniel Curry, was able to provide Calvert County educators with a $1,000 stipend for full-time employees and a $500 stipend for part-time employees. These stipends will be received by employees on Jan. 29, 2016. He was also able to give employees and retirees of the school system two (2) health care holidays which came to employees during the holiday season, and will come to retirees in the month of January. Dr. Curry was able to provide these stipends due to a monetary return from Care First/Blue Cross and Blue Shield, the systems health care provider This refund was due to employees and retirees using their health care benefits in a wise and conservative manner. Calvert County Public Schools in self-insured which means health insurance is funded by employees and retirees who are covered by health care in the school system. Joshua Ardison, Maryland State Education UniServ Director, assigned to Calvert County for teachers and support staff, will be the chief negotiator for the teachers’ union. Anthony Navarro, CCPS’s Superintendent of Operations, will be the chief negotiator for the school system. At the writing of this article, it is unclear if these negotiations will be open or closed to stakeholders.

BOE Elects New Officers Board of Education of Calvert County Public Schools on Jan. 14 elected Pamela L. Cousins as President and Tracy H. McGuire as Vice President. Also serving on the Board are Kelly D. McConkey, William J. Phalen, Sr., and James C. Piatt. Alexya I. Brown of Patuxent High is the Student Member of the Board. Ms. Cousins commenrted that she looks forward to advancing the work of the Board after Ms. McGuire’s effective presidency. She said, “Ms. McGuire laid the groundwork for our Board in establishing process and procedures during my first year to set us up for success. Now that I have assumed the presidency, I feel I have the foundation to move us into focusing on other areas that need our attention, such as ensuring that our Board goals are being met.”

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About the Author: Debbie Russ is recently retired as the long-time head of the Calvert Education Association.

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Harriet Elizabeth Brown, c. 1928, Photo Courtesy of Brown Family. The Task Force to Study the Commemoration of Harriet Elizabeth Brown is making three recommendations to the State of Maryland and the Calvert County Commissioners to honor the Calvert teacher who fought for pay equality regardless of race. In 1937, Brown, a teacher in Sunderland and 29-year-old attorney Thurgood Marshall of the NAACP successfully used the 14th Amendment to challenge Calvert County Public Schools for paying African-American teachers half of what equally qualified white teachers were paid. The task force to honor Brown was established last year by the Maryland General Assembly and Gov. Larry Hogan. In its final report, the task force makes these three recommendations: 1. That the new Prince Frederick community center be named the Harriet Elizabeth Brown Community Center. 2. That the state rename MD Rt. 2 through Sunderland, from the Intersection with MD Rt. 4 to the Anne Arundel County Line, the Harriet Elizabeth Brown Memorial Highway. 3. That they commission a portrait to be painted of Brown, which would be hung in the County Courthouse. The estimated cost would be about $10,000. These recommendations have been given to state and local officials by task force chair Margaret Dunkle for consideration. Brown passed away January 1, 2009 at age 101.

Armory Square Plans Being Discussed It was standing room only as interested members of the League of Women Voters (LWV) of Calvert County packed a conference room at the Prince Frederick Library on Jan. 14 to hear from developers tasked with planning the Armory Square project. Last year, the The Board of Calvert County Commissioners (BOCC) voted unanimously to authorize an exclusive negotiating rights agreement BARGO, Inc. for developing the 30-acre tract of land where the vacant Armory building is located, and the old Calvert Middle School once stood. The county owns that land. These principals in BARGO, Randy Barrett and John “Johnny” Gott, said they have purchased an 60 additional acres behind those that brings the total that could one day be developed cohesively to about 90 acres. Another eight acres that’s currently a storage facility could potentially be brought in for nearly 100 acres to be redeveloped in the Prince Frederick Town Center. Their task is to plan new commercial retail and restaurants, residential units, a community center, and green space for Armoy Square. Both Gott and Barrett live in Calvert County, and said they are committed to a positive development that is good for the county. Randy said he’s a 3rd generation resident, and Johnny said his family goes back five generations here. Gott said, “Our hearts are in this, we want to do something that’s an asset to the county. We can think we can do a good job with it and do something the county is proud of…” The goal of this LWV meeting was to pick up support for the so-called “Text Amendments” that the Planning Commission and the BOCC are considering that would change the county’s zoning laws to permit larger square footage development than now allowed. They also want to reduce setbacks to 10 feet, and an increase in allowable building heights to 60 feet as well. Currently, retail buildings in Calvert are limited to 25,000 square feet. Major home improvement stores such as Home Depot and Lowe’s require 140,000 to 160,000 square feet, they said. Large grocery chains such as Whole Foods require 50,000 to 70,000 square feet, and major department stores such as Kohl’s and Target require 70,000 to 120,000 sf. Specialty stores such as Best Buy and Bed, Bath and Beyond won’t consider anything below 30,000 square feet. “We need those text amendments now. The problem national retailers have – it’s hard to take it through the review process and tweak after the fact. They want nothing to do with local zoning issues. We can’t even get them to talk to us and come to the table without them. They say ‘25,000 sf – call us when you get that fixed. ‘ Every plan in the Charrette shows the need for the zoning to be changed. The issue has been the same all along. If this project goes any further, we need to get text amendments approved,” Gott told the group. Another problem turning off major chains is the county’s current requirements for surface parking, Gott said. Barrett referred several times to the Prince Frederick Charrette recommendations, as well as a Fore Consulting report prepared for the county in Dec. 2011 stating that there’s a huge local retail

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sales “leakage.” That Fore report estimated that over $460 million leaves the county because Calvert consumers drive elsewhere for their retail needs, and that there’s an unmet demand for approximately 1.6 million square feet of retail space. In addition, the Fore report said the county loses another $135,603,553 in food and beverage store purchases, bringing the total “leakage” of consumer dollars to other Anne Arundel, St. Mary’s, Charles, Prince Georges and other counties to over $570 million annually. Altogether, this “leakage” amounts to a loss of nearly $2 million in tax revenue to Calvert County, and 2,600 local jobs.

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Estimated Amounts of Calvert County’s “Lost” Retail Furniture, Home Furnishings Stores

$30,389,414

Electronics, Appliance Stores

$21,282,271

Building Materials, Garden Stores

$113,020,637

Heath, Personal Care Stores

$27,513,762

Clothing, Accessories Stores

$73,462,961

Sporting Goods, Hobbies, Books,

$27,386,688

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Musical Instrument Stores General Merchandise Stores

$55,511,443

Miscellaneous Stores/Retailers

$23,494,797

Food Service/Bars

$88,665,383 Total

$460,727,350

Source: Retail Purchase Power Analysis, Calvert County, MD Conducted by Fore Consulting, Dec. 2011

Barrett and Gott said the key to getting the Armory Square development rolling would be to attract at least two major “anchor” stores, such as Kohl’s or Target. “We want to attract what we don’t already have here,” he said. “We know we won’t get a Nordstrom or Macy’s – we are not a Bethesda,” Barrett said, adding that it’s unlikely that a Lowe’s or Home Depot would be interested since there are others within driving distance. He said the county also has a better chance of attracting a smaller specialty food chain, such as Harris Teeter or Trader Joe’s than Whole Foods. One factor that makes major chains take notice is how well the ones already here are doing. The Safeway in Prince Frederick, for instance, makes a whopping $35 million a year and the Prince Frederick Walmart is one of the most profitable in the company, he said. The two were also asked whether the housing units planned for the Armory Square Development would be “affordable” to attract back young people who leave and go to college but never return. They plan 300-400 apartments and townhouses at the site, and were not specific about how much those units would cost when completed. They did say they plan additional outreach in the future to show their plans and tell their story to other groups, including younger families, to garner Johnny Gott and Randy Barrett of BARGO, Inc. support for changing the zoning “Text describe plans for Armory Square. Amendments.”

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Crime Blotter Deputy B. Robinson was dispatched on Jan. 11 to the Detention Center for the report of an inmate in possession of an illegal substance. Thomas Roy Endal, 33, of Crofton, was charged with two counts of CDS CDS Violations On Jan. 12, Deputy K. Williamson responded to Possession-not marijuana (Buprenorphine). the Detention Center upon receiving information that an inmate was in possession of an illegal On Jan. 10, Deputy M. Trigg conducted a check substance. It was determined that Deborah welfare on a vehicle parked along Farren Ave. and Blevins, 45, of Chesapeake Beach, was in discovered the occupants to be in possession of illegal possession of CDS possession-not marijuana substances. Shahidah Brewington, 39, of Lusby and (Methadone). She was charged for possessing Jamar Hammond, 22, of Solomons were both contraband in a place of confinement, possession arrested for possession of paraphernalia (grinder), or receiving CDS while confined and also for obstructing/Hindering and Fail to Obey a Lawful Order. possession of the Methadone.

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Deputy D. Denton conducted a traffic stop on West Dares Beach Rd., Prince Frederick on Jan. 9 and discovered Harvey Crone, Jr. 43, of Port Republic to be in possession of a controlled dangerous substance (PCP). The passenger in the car, Shannon Daras, 45, of Indian Head, was also charged on a criminal citation for paraphernalia possession (pen). Crone was transported to the Detention Center and arrested for traffic offenses as well as the drug charge. Brian Bynum, Jr., 24, of Lothian, was located and arrested by Deputy A. Woodford on Jan. 6 for an outstanding warrant with Anne Arundel County. A search incident to arrest resulted in the discovery that he was in possession of a controlled dangerous substance (PCP). Bynum was transported to the Detention Center and processed. Deputy W. Durner conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of Rt. 2/Skinners Turn Rd., Owings on Jan. 15. One of the occupants, Bailey Walden, 19, of Dunkirk was found to be in possession of paraphernalia (plastic bag). He was transported to the Detention Center where he was charged for the paraphernalia and also served an outstanding active warrant. Burglaries The report of an attempted burglary on German Chapel Rd., Prince Frederick was responded to on Jan. 14 by Deputy C. Callison. An unknown male was seen running from the victim’s shed and was able to get away before deputies arrived on the scene.

Between the hours of 9:20 a.m.-11:30 a.m. someone forced entry into the victim’s home and stole prescription medications, money, collectable coins and lottery tickets. A report for a burglary from a construction trailer that took place sometime between Dec. 31-Jan. 4 in Prince Frederick was taken by Deputy C. Callison. An unknown person was able to make entry into the trailer by digging a large hole into the sidewall. Nothing appears to be missing. Destruction of Property Deputy Y. Bortchevsky was dispatched to Silverton Lane, Chesapeake Beach, for the report of a destruction of property. On Jan. 12 an unknown male posed as a heating/cooling repairman and rewired the victim’s heat pump, causing it to stop working. Deputy A. Woodford responded to Bayside Road, Chesapeake Beach, for the report of a destruction of property report. Sometime between 7:00pm on January 10 - 9:00am on Jan. 11 an unknown person slashed the victim’s four (4) tires. If anyone saw any suspicious behavior in the area, they are asked to contact the Sheriff’s Office. On Jan. 16, Deputy A. Locke was dispatched to Golden West Way, Lusby, for the report of damage to a vehicle. Someone in the overnight hours slashed two tires and egged a vehicle.

Disorderly Conduct Deputy N. Gilmore was dispatched to Kirksville Deputy A. Ostazeski responded to Mackall Road, Lane, Dunkirk, on Jan. 9 for a check welfare call. in St. Leonard, on Jan. 11 for the report of a Walter Brown, Sr., 56, of Huntingtown became burglary. Sometime between noon and 3:30 p.m. disorderly and was arrested. someone forced entry into the victim’s home and stole wallets, watches and a jewelry box. Motor Vehicle Theft On Jan. 16, Deputy M. Naecker responded to a Deputy A. Locke was dispatched on Jan. 11 to call for a vehicle theft on Baker St., Owings. Santa Fe Trail, Lusby, for the report of a burglary. Sometime between 8:30 p.m, Jan. 15 and 1:30

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a.m. on Jan. 16 two cars were stolen from the victim’s driveway. A third vehicle was stolen but found nearby in a ditch. The keys had been left in the vehicles overnight. Thefts Charles County Deputy Newman, served a warrant on Jan. 6 on Norman McDonald, 48, of La Plata, charging him with theft scheme $10,000 to under $100,000 and theft $10,000 to under $100,000 for stealing donation money (approx. $4,000) intended for the Southern Maryland Veterans Association (SMVA). Between the dates of Jun.1-Dec.24, 2015 McDonald was employed by SMVA and responsible for collecting donation containers from various locations in Calvert County. On Jan. 14, Deputy T. Mohler was dispatched to the Safeway store, Prince Frederick, for a report of a shoplifting. A male was seen exiting the store with a full shopping cart and attempted to unload the items into a vehicle. The suspect was able to leave the area after partially unloading the cart full of seafood and cuts of meat. On Jan. 16, Deputy C. Ward was called to the Sunkissed Tanning business on Southern Md. Blvd., Dunkirk, for the report of a shoplifting. A female had removed multiple bottles of tanning supplies from the store shelves and left with the items in her purse. Deputy A. Curtin was dispatched on Jan. 13 to Town Center Blvd., Dunkirk, for a report of a shoplifting. It was determined Walmart and the Olympia Sports store were both victims. Regina Wanzor, 49, and Lloyd Hill, 49, both from Washington, DC, were detained for questioning. They were both arrested and charged with theft less than $1,000 and theft scheme less than $1,000. A third suspect involved will be served a criminal summons and also arrested on the same charges. On Jan. 13, Deputy B. Boerum responded to Solomons Island Rd., Port Republic, for the report of a theft. Sometime between late Feb. 2015 and Dec. 9, 2015 an unknown person stole twelve Alcatel-Lucent batteries and damaged copper wires from a Sprint tower site. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Sheriff’s Office. On Jan. 11, Deputy R. Evans was dispatched to Calvert Towne Rd., Prince Frederick, for the report of a theft. Sometime between 5:00 p.m., Jan. 10 to 7:00 a.m., Jan. 11, an unknown suspect(s) stole four tires, rims and chrome trim from a victim’s vehicle. The antenna was also damaged. If anyone observed suspicious behavior in the overnight hours at this location, they are asked to report it to the Sheriff’s Office. While Deputy T. Mohler conducted patrol checks on Market Square Dr., Prince Frederick on Jan. 10, he was notified that Brian Newman, 31, of Prince Frederick had shoplifted food items. Newman was arrested for theft less than $100 and transported to the Detention Center. A report of a theft from a locked vehicle on Cassell Blvd., Prince Frederick was responded to on Jan. 6 by Deputy J. Hardesty. Sometime between 6:00 p.m., Jan. 5 and 6:00 a.m., Jan. 6 multiple tools were removed from a work truck (pipe wrenches, camera, locator, crap shooter, sump pump, Milwaukee radio, tool bag, grinder and Lenox whole saw). Anyone with info is asked to contact the Sheriff’s Office. A 9mm Smith and Wesson M&P Shield Pistol was stolen from an unlocked vehicle in the overnight hours. On Jan. 6, Deputy N. Gilmore responded to Stephen Reid Rd., Huntingtown, for the report of a theft. On Jan. 4, Deputy P. Wood was dispatched to the Prince Frederick Walmart for the report of a theft

Crime Blotter (con’t) with a shoplifter in custody. Megan Sandra Perez, 23, of Prince Frederick, attempted to leave the store with unpaid merchandise hidden on her person. Perez was placed under arrest for theft under $1,000 and transported to the Detention Center. The report of a theft on Vista Lane, Lusby, was responded to on Jan. 4 by Deputy J. Denton. Sometime between Dec. 10-Jan. 4, two lights were stolen off of a trailer and additional lights were damaged. Deputy B. Robinson was dispatched on Jan. 15 to a report of a theft. While the victim was shopping on West Dares Beach Rd., Prince Frederick, someone entered her unlocked vehicle and removed registration plates from the backseat of the vehicle.

On Jan 6 at 5:29 p.m., Trooper First Class Barlow responded to the 12000 block of HG Trueman Rd., Lusby for a possible auto accident. TFC Barlow located the accident and assessed the driver, Susanne Yurchik, 58 of St. Leonard was not injured. A moderate odor of an alcoholic beverage was emitting from Ms. Yurchik’s breath. The Standardized Field Sobriety Test was performed and it resulted in Ms. Yurchik being arrested for DUI. A search incident to the arrest located Oxycodone in the vehicle for which she did not have a prescription. Ms. Yurchik was incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.

A vehicle on Rt. 4 near Thomas Johnson Bridge, Solomons, was stopped on Jan. 14 by Trooper First Class Barlow at 2:39 a.m. for traffic violations. The odor of burnt marijuana was emitting from inside the vehicle. Angela D. Parker, 41 of Hagerstown, was detained and a Maryland State Police Reports probable cause search was performed on the vehicle. Oxycodone and Clonazepam were found. First Degree Assault Parker advised she did not have a prescription for Newman responded at 7:10 p.m. on Jan. 12 to the these pills. She was arrested and incarcerated at the 3900 block of Thunder Hill Dr., Prince Frederick Calvert County Detention Center. for a reported assault. The victim reported three black males entered his residence with a baseball Theft from a Motor Vehicle bat and golf club. The victim stated he hit the At 7:39 p.m. on Jan. 17, Trooper First Class suspects multiple times with his fists and they Casarella stopped a vehicle on Rt. 4 near Broomes continuously hit him with the bat and clubs. He Island Rd. for traffic violations. During the stop it was able to grab the weapons from the suspects and was discovered the rear registration plate was they ran out the door. Anyone with any tips on this stolen. Case remains open pending charges for assault, please contact the Maryland State Police. David W. Hower, 21 of Lusby. MSP Criminal Enforcement Division will take over the investigation. Disorderly Conduct Trooper Warrick responded at 1:52 a.m. on Jan. 9 CDS Violations to the Sear’s building in Prince Frederick for a A vehicle on Cove Point Rd., Lusby, was stopped reported disorderly subject. Sean L. Braziel was for traffic violations by Trooper First Class Barlow located in the store. A strong odor of alcohol was at 12:30 a.m. on Jan. 15. Due to several criminal emitting from Braziel’s breath and person. indicators, a K9 scan was requested. The K9 sniff Investigation revealed Braziel had previously been was positive. Rose Chambers, 24 of Lusby was shouting and acting in a disorderly manner at found to be in possession of Percocet for which she Prince Frederick Dodge next door to the Sear’s did not have a prescription. She was arrested and store. When someone called 911 to report his incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention disturbance, he ran out of the store. He was placed Center. A passenger in the vehicle received a civil under arrest for Disorderly Conduct. Braziel was citation for marijuana less than 10 grams and was incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention released. Center.

Arrest Made in Lothian Hold-Up On Jan. 4 at approximately 2:23 p.m., officers responded to the BWA Convenience Store located at 5488 Southern Maryland Boulevard in Lothian for a robbery that had occurred earlier. Upon arrival, officers learned from the owner that a robbery occurred on Jan. 2 at approximately 11:45 a.m., however due to a language barrier, the clerk failed to make a report. The clerk, through the owner as an interpreter, stated that a white man, about 5’3” entered the store, displayed a handgun, and demanded money. The suspect took an undisclosed amount money and fled the store. The ensuing investigation conducted by Robbery Unit detectives led to the development of a potential suspect in this case. On Jan. 7, detectives stopped a vehicle being operated by a Gavino Rodriguez-Guzman. Evidence believed related to the robbery was observed within his vehicle. Both the suspect and his vehicle were detained for further investigation.

Gavino Rodriquez-Guzman

After conducting an in depth interview with Rodriguez-Guzman, and executing Search and Seizure warrants on his vehicle and residence, Rodriguez-Guzman was charged with having robbed the BWA Convenience Store. Rodriguez-Guzman was charged with Armed Robbery, Robbery and Theft. He is being held in the Anne Arundel County Detention Center in lieu of an $80,000 bond.

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ut and Connie Fuller have been getting by the last couple of weeks with a lot of help from their friends. This after their store, Floral Expressions, in the Bright Center West shopping center on MD Rt. 4 in Owings was destroyed by a massive fire. It happened in the early morning hours of Jan. 6 when a driver under the influence, hit a telephone pole, ricocheted off their delivery van, then crashed into the building at a high rate of speed, touching off an inferno. Sheriff Mike Evans tells us that driver, 32-year-old Vincent Troy of Upper Marlboro remains incarcerated at the county jail in lieu of $50,000 bail. He faces numerous traffic violations, and Evans says it will take several weeks before toxicology reports come back determining what substance he was on that night. Three firefighters were hurt battling the blaze but fortunately none were life-threatening. The Maryland State Fire Marshallâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office set damage at $750,000 and ruled the cause â&#x20AC;&#x153;accidental.â&#x20AC;? Connie Fuller says they got a call from firefighters about 2:00 a.m. and as they were driving there, she received a Facebook notification from someone who had posted a photo of their business going up in flames. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t believe it â&#x20AC;&#x201C; I said â&#x20AC;&#x201C; â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Oh, no! Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s our store!â&#x20AC;? It was even worse when they arrived at the scene. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everything we had worked for - for 30 years - just gone, in smoldering rubble,â&#x20AC;? Aut tells the Chesapeake Current. â&#x20AC;&#x153;All those beautiful notes from our customers, all those shelves full of gifts, all our tools, everything gone.â&#x20AC;? Later, when sifting through the debris looking for anything that survived, they found a red folder that had been in the back of a file cabinet with two family photos inside.

Calvert firefighters were assisted by Anne Arundel, Prince George's, and Charles Counties. Photo from the GoFundMe.com page for Floral Expressions.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;I turned it over and it was a photo of my dad â&#x20AC;&#x201C; my guardian angel â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and I knew he was telling me that everything was going to be alright,â&#x20AC;? Connie says. Her father passed away seven years ago, and sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s certain it was a message from him. The other item was one jar of their family soup. But Aut says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;That was it. Everything else was destroyed. We lost four computers, our cash registers, inventory, just everything. What I miss most are my pruning shears that Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d had for 40 years. Those were my babies! I got a new pair but they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t fit my hand the same way. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just little things like that that upset me. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re both pretty good during the day when weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re busy but then at night we start thinking about it. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s when itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really hard.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re pretty good with supporting each other,â&#x20AC;?

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Connie says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s down, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m up. And when Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m down, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s up. So weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been able to keep each other going. We also wanted to keep our four employees working, too. So we jumped back into it immediately.â&#x20AC;? All the help from their friends and customers has kept them going as well. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had a funeral the next day and we didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to let that family down so we scrambled and got the flowers together for them and they were so thankful. And the next weekend we had a wedding and we just heard from the bride how happy she was,â&#x20AC;? Connie adds. For now, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re working out of the back of Maryland Country Caterers in Owings. They hope to be in their own temporary space this weekend at 28 Cox Rd. in Huntingtown while the shopping center is being rebuilt, which could take six to eight months or more. Their phone number remains the same â&#x20AC;&#x201C; (410) 257-7775 and they want you to know they are looking forward to Valentineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day. They urge you to call them for your flower needs. Aut says Calvert Economic Development helped them find the space and also helped them with Verizon to get their phones transferred. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had so many offers. People were calling us, asking us to come use their basements in their houses until we get back in business,â&#x20AC;? Aut says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been amazing.â&#x20AC;? While they were telling us their story, a note came in from the Ark of Southern Maryland that brought tears to their eyes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been involved in the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Expressions of Hopeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; program for about five years. That means we take the flowers donated after funerals, redesign them, and then give them to groups so they can bring joy to more people â&#x20AC;&#x201C; hospice, nursing homes, the Ark â&#x20AC;&#x201C; anywhere that needs some cheer. And they wrote us a note thanking us for that,â&#x20AC;? Aut says.

Aut and Connie Fuller are now operating out of Maryland Country Caterers, but will hvae their own shop on Cox Rd. in Huntingtown by the weekend.

Dwayne Crawford at Family Auto in Owings started a benefit auction for the Fullers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have so very generously received just over approximately $8,000 in retail value items from our community to auction off, and have approximately $6,000 in bids at this time,â&#x20AC;? Crawford says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are very generous donations and bidders alike. Many of the items are even overbid, for example we have a bid of $250 for a $125 Pandora ring from Dickinson, $60 for a $50 gift card to Skippperâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pier, just to name a few. People have donated and bid with their hearts, and it shows.â&#x20AC;? Another fundraiser called â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Floral Expressions Fire Devastationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; on GoFundMe.com was set up with a goal of $5,000. But after 12 days, 162 people have given the Fullers more than $12,800 to help them get back on their feet. Economic Development Dept. head Linda Vassalo tells us they had personnel on the scene as soon as they heard how devastating the fire was in order to help. Owings Cleaners next door suffered water damage and is now operating out of their Prince Frederick location, but Andy Nails and Tax Depot have since been able to reopen. The Fullers say theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re still in shock but are thankful and feeling the love. Connie says even one of their employees, who was never a hugger, was overcome with emotion and hugged them both after seeing the devastation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I told her â&#x20AC;&#x201C; â&#x20AC;&#x2DC; the building had to burn down for us to get a hug!â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are filled with lots of emotions,â&#x20AC;? Aut says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just no way we could ever repay the kindness everyone has shown us. This is not something you would wish on your worst enemy.â&#x20AC;? Connie adds, â&#x20AC;&#x153;People have brought us food, The vehicle driven by Vincent Troy struck a telephone pole, then the Floral Expressions van complete dinners. We knew people liked us but we before flying into the building. Photo courtesy of didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know there could be so much love. This is whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s getting us through.â&#x20AC;? Aut and Connie Fuller.

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and Leslie Brockman, Curtis Lee and Dalia Al Conover, 87 Brockman, one daughter and her husband, Pastor Paul David and Martha Ann Aldus “Al” Crouthamel, six grandchildren and seven Conover of Solomons, great grandchildren. passed away on Sat., Services were held at Calvary Bible Jan. 9, 2016, at the age Church in Lusby. Interment followed in the of 87. church cemetery. Memorial donations may be sent to: A third generaThird Person, P.O. Box 1574, Noblesville, tion firefighter, Al was IN 46061. This is a ministry that was born and raised in important to Pastor and Sandi and one that Atlantic City, NJ. He they have supported for years. was the youngest of three boys whose father was Rausch Funeral Home in Lusby Atlantic City’s fire chief for ten years, rising handled arrangements. through the Civil Service ranks for 47 years. In high school, Al worked as a short order cook and Ginny Burns, 87 water-skied with the Evening Star Yacht Club Virginia Betty and was a member of the Atlantic City Tuna “Ginny” Burns, age Club. After high school, Al enlisted in the Navy, 87, of Lusby, formerly of Suitland, going through boot camp in Bainbridge, MD, MD, passed peace- and submarine school in New London, CT. He fully into the night was assigned to the USS Scabbardfish out of San on Jan. 5, 2016 in Diego, CA and over a two -ear period docked at Prince Frederick. exotic far eastern ports from Pearl Harbor to Born Aug. 31, 1928 Peleliu, Palau, Okinawa, Hong Kong, Shanghai in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of and Tsingtao. He was discharged as Petty Officer the late Burton Cole and Margaret 3rd Class in San Diego. Al returned to Atlantic City to work for the (Albright) Cole. Ginny graduated from Maryland Park American Dredging Company, restoring the High School in 1945. She was an Informa- Atlantic City beaches. When the company tion Analyst with the Central Intelligence moved on to Connecticut, he stayed but found Agency (CIA) in Langley, VA for 35 years. jobs were scarce at that time. Al was a jack-of-allAfter her retirement in 1978, she moved to trades, doing sheet metal work to roofing, until he spotted an ad for the firefighters’ examination Lusby. Ginny was a member of the SYB in Washington, DC. After passing the physical Optimist of Lusby, Solomons Optimist, and written tests, he was appointed to the DC Drum Point Yacht Club, Drum Point Club, Fire Department. His first engine house was so and SIRA. She loved sports of all kinds, but quiet, he asked for a transfer to a more active she especially loved baseball. She was even engine company and worked out of the No. 1 teased about having Cal Ripkin, Jr. as a Engine Company downtown with the White second boyfriend since she always sat next to House in its jurisdiction. At the time of the 1968 him while he was signing autographs at the riots, Al was in charge of the Engine Company World Series. She loved to dance, and she covering H Street Corridor when they worked 12 made a mean key lime cake. Ginny was a straight nights of 14-hour shifts to control master at cleaning and patching up burning buildings. Al moved from rooming houses to uniforms, and she often did them by the dozens at a time for SYB. She could out type apartments until he met Sandra Shaffer through anyone in her day at 120 wpm, and she a fellow fireman. Sandra was from Allentown, hardly ever missed an episode of Wheel of PA, and worked as a registered nurse. She spent Fortune or Jeopardy. Ginny touched the most of her career working in orthopedic lives of everyone around her with her warm practices, then at Southern Maryland Hospital smile and giving heart, and she will truly be until retiring. They bought a house in Upper Marlboro and after a couple of years bought missed by all who knew her. Ginny is survived by her husband, another nearby, this one with a community pool, William Howard Burns, Sr. whom she an important feature for their three daughters: married on May 15, 1965 at Andrews Air Doris who lives in Upper Marlboro, Robin who Force Base; her grandchildren, Christine lives in Huntingtown and Elizabeth who lives in Michelle Burns, William Howard Burns, III, Brandywine. There are eight grandchildren. Al retired from the Fire Department after and Krystal Marie Burns; great-grandchild, Avery Marie Booth; sister, Dorothy Saporito 25 years. He was with Security of Southern Maryland Hospital for 13 years until his second of California; and 20 nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was retirement. Over the years, the Conovers took many preceded in death by her son, William Howard Burns, Jr.; and siblings, Burton cruises – the Caribbean, Mediterranean, Canary Cole, George Cole, Margaret Stewart and Islands and West Coast to Mexico, etc. Sandra loved cruising, but Al preferred more active William Cole. Serving as pallbearers were David pursuits, especially enjoying their Redskins Mindick, John Kelley, Carlton Luce, Daniel season tickets. Al was the beloved husband to the late Stewart, William Burns III, and Thomas Burns, Jr. Serving as honorary pallbearers Sandra Conover and loving father to Doris Conover, Robin Dillion Beuster and Elizabeth were James Burns and James Brox. Memorial contributions may be made Conover Brooks. He was the devoted grandfato: Alzheimer's Association, National ther to eight grandchildren and four Capital Area Chapter, 3701 Pender Drive, great-grandchildren. He is also survived by one Suite 400, Fairfax VA 22030 or online at brother, John Conover and numerous other family and friends. alz.org. Lee Funeral Home in Owings handled Rausch Funeral Home in Lusby arrangements handled arrangements.

Jerry Estep, 66 Gerald Edward Estep, “Jerry,” age 66, of St. Leonard, passed away on Jan. 12, 2016 at BurnettCalvert Hospice House in Prince Frderick. He was born Sept. 1, 1949 in Washington DC to the late George W. Jr. and Evelyn Windsor Estep. Jerry retired from the Smithsonian Institute in 2006 where he was Manager of the Painting and Masonry Department. He enjoyed the Patuxent River, boating and crabbing. He also loved to spend time with his Grandchildren and his animals. He was the beloved husband of Deelaina M. Estep, father of Gerald Edward Estep, Jr.; Kellee Mae Blomgren and her husband P. Matthew; and Raymond Eliot Goode. He was the grandfather of ten, and he is also survived by his siblings, Steven, James, Janet, Arlene, Martha and Catherine. Besides his parents, Jerry is preceded in death by two siblings, Susan and George. Memorial contributions may be made to Calvert Hospice. Rausch Funeral Home in Port Republic handled arrangements.

Dock Farthing, 103 Dock Reams Farthing, Jr., died on Jan. 7, 2016, at the age of 103 after a brief stay at the Solomon’s Nursing Center. Dock was born on Feb. 6, 1912, in Chester, SC, as the only child to the late Dock Reams Farthing, Sr., and Ethel Naomi Harrison Farthing. He graduated from Central High School in Washington, DC, in 1930. Upon graduation, he worked for Anacostia Bank and attended American University. In 1937, Dock began working for the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and retired as a Contract Specialist in 1973 after 36 years of service. He took great pride in his work and attended the annual SBA luncheons for many years following his retirement. Dock married Pearl Elizabeth Moreland and they made their home in Anacostia where their only child, Patricia Anne Farthing Yost was born. They later moved to Crofton, MD, and he eventually settled in Calvert County, to be near his family. After Dock’s retirement and Pearl’s subsequent passing in 1978, he spent many years traveling the world. His favorite excursion was a cruise to Alaska. Dock can be remembered as a quiet, gentle man of few words. He still enjoyed being pampered at 103 with having his hair colored and nails manicured! Dock is survived by his son-in-law, Paul L. Yost, Jr., of Huntingtown; his grandchildren, Sharon A. “Sherrie” (John) Thompson of Port Republic; Paul L. “Scott” (Carolyn) Yost, III, of Huntingtown; Martin E. (Lisa) Yost of Huntingtown; Michele L. (Michael)

Nastasi of Owings; and by his greatgrandchildren Tiffany (Michael) Heamstead, Brittany (Manny) Stoltzfus, Kaitlyn Thompson, Joshua Yost, Rachel Yost, Alexander Thompson, Brooke Nastasi, Alyssa Yost, Jessica Yost, Gabriella Nastasi; and his great-great granddaughter Arya Ann-Marie Stoltzfus. He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife and his daughter. Rausch Funeral Home in Lusby handled arrangements. The family asks that memorial contributions be made to Calvert Hospice, P.O. Box 838, Prince Frederick, MD 20678 or online at calverthospice.org.

Lori Fowler, 45 Lori Lynn Fowler, age 45, of Crownsville passed away Jan. 11, 2016. She was born Jan. 16, 1970 in Prince Frederick to Raymond Fowler, Jr. and Cheryl Lynn

Cox. Lori graduated from Emerson Preparatory School in Washington, D.C. Lori was incredibly smart, beautiful, funny and loyal. Her greatest joy in life was being a mom to her son Andrew. Lori is survived by her son, Cpl. Raymond Andrew Fowler, active duty Marine stationed at Marine Corps Base Quantico in Quantico, VA; loving mother Cheryl L. Cox of Huntingtown; father Raymond Fowler, Jr. of Prince Frederick and sister Tonya Fowler of Huntingtown. She is also survived by her grandparents and extended family. Memorial contributions may be made to: Humane Society of Calvert County, P.O. Box 3505, Prince Frederick MD 20678. Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

girlfriend, Jessica Holiman and many aunts, uncles and cousins. George P. Kalas Funeral Home in Edgewater handled arrangements. Burial will be at St. James Church Cemetery in Lothian.

Dottie Godor, 79 Dorothy Ann “Dottie” Godor, age 79, of North Beach passed away Jan. 1, 2016 at her residence. She was born May 7, 1936 in Syracuse, NY to Michael J. and Marjorie (Felter) Godor. Dottie was raised in Syracuse where she attended public schools. She lived in Harwood before moving to the Senior Apartments in North Beach where she has lived for the last several years. Dottie was employed as a printer for an insurance company and later at a party store in Annapolis. In her leisure time she enjoyed boating and yard sales. She was also an avid fan of the Washington Redskins, Washington Wizards and Baltimore Orioles. She was a member of North Beach Union Church. Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

Edna Guethlein, 89 Edna Lucille Guethlein, age 89, of St. Leonard, passed away peacefully while sleeping into the loving arms of our Lord and Savior Christ Jesus. Edna was born Nov. 17, 1925 in Washington to the late Edward Fletcher and Florence Morris. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, George John Guethlein, Jr. She was the loving mother of Steven Guethlein, Miachel Guethlein, Susan Guethlein, Anita Zawieruszynski, Karen Seiler, Kirsten Lallemand and George Guethlein. She is also survived by numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and other family members. Interment was on Jan. 13, 2016 in Arlington National Cemetery, where she was laid to rest with her devoted husband of 38 years. Memorial contributions may be made to Calvert Hospice, P.O. Box 838, Prince Frederick, MD 20678 or online at calverthospice.org. Arrangements were provided by Rausch Funeral Home, Port Republic.

Brian Galloway, 24 Brian Earle Galloway, age 24, passed away unexpectedly on Jan. 4, 2016in an auto accident. Born on Aug.19, 1991, Brian grew up in Shady Side and Churchton. He graduated from Southern Senior High School in 2009 and completed the Auto Tech Program at CAT South. Brian became an accomplished and successful auto mechanic for John Hook Automotive in Beltsville, MD. He enjoyed playing ice hockey and played on the Southern High School hockey team. He also played for the Bowie Hockey Club. One of Brian’s favorite hobbies was to go to the Maryland International Raceway and run his car. He was always willing to help anyone with what they needed and was loved by many in South Anne Arundel County. Brian is survived by his mother, Christine Galloway; father, Robert Galloway; brother, Brandon Galloway; sister, Brittany Galloway; three grandparents, Don and Helen Galloway, Sr. and Joyce Beard; his

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Memorial contributions may be made to: Calvert Hospice, P.O. Box 838 238 Merrimac Court, Prince Frederick MD John Ellery 20678. Rausch Funeral Home in Owings “Johnny” Haynes, age 56, of North handled arrangements. Beach passed away TJ Hopkins, 41 Jan. 11, 2016 at his home, surrounded by family. He was Thomas James born Nov. 7, 1959 in “TJ” Hopkins, age 41, Prince Frederick to of Chesapeake Beach Ellery Cleary, Jr. and Patricia Jane (Hussey) passed away Jan. 15, Haynes. 2016 in Rockford, IL. Johnny was raised in North Beach, and He was born Oct. 19, attended Beach Elementary and Northern 1974 in Rockledge, High School. He was employed with FL to Thomas Young Capitol Door as a commercial glass installer Hopkins and Babette and also worked as a commercial crabber. (McConnell) Newman. Johnny was a member of the Stallingsup in a Coast Guard family and Williams American Legion Post 206 Sons of lived TJingrew Georgia and Hawaii. He the American Legion in Chesapeake Beach. entered theFlorida, Guard in 1993 and attended He enjoyed the outdoors and most of all, the Naval Coast Academy Preparatory School in spending time with his family, especially his 1994. TJ graduated from the United States nieces and nephews. Guard Academy in 1999 with a He is survived by siblings Sharon K. Coast degree in Government. Denis and husband Gary of Lusby, Janet Bachelor’s He married Anna Katrina Hager in July Thomas and husband Bill of North Beach, of 2000 whom he met while attending the George A. Haynes of Chesapeake Beach, Naval Academy Preparatory School. Following Donald C. Haynes and wife Aimee of his graduation TJ served aboard Coast Huntingtown and Ellery C. Haynes III of Guard Cutter Rush out of Honoluluthe where he North Beach. Also surviving are numerous served as Deck Watch Officer and Boarding nieces and nephews. He later volunteered to serve with Johnny was preceded in death by his Officer. Coast Guard forces in Operation Iraqi parents.

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Freedom aboard Coast Guard Cutter Wrangell, home ported in the Kingdom of Bahrain. He also served as deputy of the Maritime Intelligence Center in Miami, FL. TJ received his Master’s degree in Strategic Intelligence and was in charge of the counter smuggling analysis branch from June of 2009 until 2013. He then became the chief intelligence officer in San Francisco, a position he held from June of 2013 to November of 2014. TJ was an avid surfer and in his leisure time he enjoyed hiking, biking up Mt. Diablo, and trips to the beach. Most of all TJ loved his children and spending time with his family, especially his wife and kids. TJ is survived by his loving wife Anna Katrina Hopkins of Chesapeake Beach; daughter Sophia and son Tristan; brothers Joshua Hopkins of Ewa Beach, HI and George Kent of Savannah, GA and sister Rachelle Diaz of Melbourne, FL. He is also survived by his mother Babette Newman and her husband Frank of Melbourne, FL and father Thomas Hopkins and his wife Debbie of Ewa Beach, HI; as well as his grandmother Peggy Green and her husband Bob of Cape Canaveral, FL and grandfather Thomas Hopkins also of Cape Canaveral, FL. Arrangements were provided by Rausch Funeral Home, Owings.

David Jenkins, 78 David G. Jenkins, age 78, of Huntingtown passed away at his home on Jan.16, 2016. He was born Sept. 9, 1937 and raised in Detroit, MI. Prior to being drafted into the Army, he began a career as a cartoonist, a job that he continued for the Military Police at Fort Gordon. Upon completing a B.A. in studio art he became a professional photographer, and an amateur (SCCA) Formula Ford racecar driver. He and his wife, Mary Ballard, honeymooned at the Italian Grand Prix in Monza, Italy. In Maryland, he designed caps for the back of pick-up trucks, before retiring to devote his time to photography and fishing. David is survived by his wife Mary W. Ballard.

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He was preceded in death by his parents George and Nancy Jenkins, step-parents Louis and Peggy LaRose, several siblings, and his daughter Yvette. Memorial donations may be made to: Calvert Hospice, P.O. Box 838 238 Merrimac Court, Prince Frederick MD 20678 or Humane Society of Calvert County, P.O. Box 3505, Prince Frederick MD 20678. Rausch Funeral Home handled arrangements.

Thelma Mauney, 96 Thelma Odell Mauney, age 96, of Huntingtown, passed away Jan. 17, 2016 at her home, surrounded by family. She was born Dec. 14, 1919 in Gastonia, NC to Charlie and Maggie Gragg. Growing up as one of one children, she became known as the “spunky one.” Siblings include Marie Moore, William “Bud,” Robert, Walter, Hebert “Hub,” MaryLou, Donald, and George Gragg. She attended school until the 8th grade. She worked in the textile mills for a short time. At the age of 17 she met a handsome young fella named Sam and swept him off his feet. Not long after they married, they had five children, Larry, Lloyd “Peanut”, Peggy, Brenda and Debbie. Around 1949 they moved from NC and the family she loved so dearly to the MD/DC area. While Sam was a self-employed contractor, Thelma was a homemaker, wife, mother and Ffriend. She was a member of Petworth Baptist Church and later Montgomery Hills Baptist Church. She raised her family to value each other and to those that became part of her extended family. She instilled in her family generosity, kindness, fairness and love. Her hobbies included gardening and sewing, but most of all NASCAR. Her family continued to grow with 14 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, and four great-great grandchildren. Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

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that will be created in memory of Vanessa. Besides her parents, Elsie was also preceded in Rausch Funeral Home in Lusby handled death by four sisters and one brother. arrangements. Rausch Funeral Home in Port Republic Vanessa Jean handled arrangements. Interment will be in Midkiff, age 60, of Southern Memorial Gardens, Dunkirk. Lusby, passed away at Elsie Robinson, 76 George Washington Ricky Shields, 61 University Hospital Elsie Mae on Jan. 10, 2016. Robinson, age 76, of Richard Craig Vanessa was born Huntingtown, passed “Ricky” Shields, age April 12, 1955 to away Jan. 12, 2016 at 61, of Lusby, passed Luther Franklin Hurt Calvert Memorial away on Jan. 2, 2016. and Catherine Melvina Marsh at Providence Hospital surrounded He was the son of Hospital in Washington, DC. by her family and Warren E. Shields Sr. Vanessa loved her family, friends, and friends. Elsie was and the late Gloria P. animals dearly. She loved spending time with born on April 15, Shields of Lusby. people, reading, and writing. She had a 1939 in Prince Frederick to the late Roland Ricky was a passion for caring for children and singing in and Ruth (Gibson) Brady. lifelong resident of Calvert County, a the church. She loved horses, Elvis, cooking, Elsie was born and raised in Calvert member of American Legion Post 274 of and the beach. County where she graduated from Calvert and a member of the Elks Lodge of Vanessa is survived by her husband, High School and went on to marry her high Lusby, Frederick. He enjoyed billiards, Donald Midkiff of Lusby; son and daughter- school sweetheart. She was a homemaker who Prince NASCAR, and spent many hours in-law Donny Midkiff and Holly Malloy; worked on the farm, took care of her children football, sketching nature. daughter and son-in-law Jennifer and and grandchildren, and loved every minute of He is survived by his father, four brothMichael O’Brien; her precious grandchildren it. She enjoyed cooking, laughing, and spend- ers: Terry (Faye) of Prince Frederick; Rachel O’Brien, Sarah O’Brien, Brock ing time with those that she loved. Elsie Todd (Roxanne)Shields Shields of Fruitland Park, Midkiff, Clayton O’Brien, Taylor O’Brien, touched the lives of everyone she met and will FL; Buddy (Bonnie) Shields of Hubert, NC Zoey Midkiff, and Zack Midkiff; sisters be dearly missed by many. and John (Angie) Shields of St. Leonard, as Wanda Denton, Kathy Uecker, and Stacey Elsie is survived by her husband of 58 as seven nieces and nephews and twelve Hurt and countless other family and friends. years, James “Vernon” Robinson, Sr.; her well nieces and great nephews. She was preceded in her death by her children, JV Robinson, Jr. (Carol); Jerry greatHe will be missed by many, spoken of parents Luther and Catherine Hurt and sister Robinson (Joyce); Teressa Boteler, and Elaine for years to come and thought about forever. Betty Perkins. Fleshman; six grandchildren and nine greatwere held at St. Paul’s Episcopal Memorial contributions may be made to grandchildren. She is also survived by four Services in Prince Frederick. Donations may Jennifer O’Brien for a trust fund to help offset brothers, Sonny, Tommy, Gary, and Robbie Church be made in memory of Ricky to Calvert some funeral expenses and a future non-profit Brady, and many more family and friends. Hospice and the Epilepsy Foundation. Arrangements were provided by Rausch Funeral Home of Port Republic.

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Betty Shifflett, 79 Betty Louise Shifflett, age 79, of Prince Frederick, passed away Jan. 15, 2016 at her home, surrounded by her family and friends. Betty was born May 3, 1936, in Prince Frederick to the late Noah and Louise (Hardy) Halterman. Betty married her husband of 65 years, Robert E. Shifflett, became a homemaker, and helped to manage their family business, R.E. Shifflett Construction Co. She enjoyed

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spending time with those that she loved, and traveling to her mountain retirement home in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. Betty is survived by her husband, Robert E. Shifflett, her children, Robert Lee Shifflett (Bobby), Dottie L Moore, Roy Clark Shifflett and Charles Edward Shifflett. Betty loved family, daughters-n-Law and her eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. She is survived by two brothers, Noah Halterman Jr and Joseph Halterman, and her sister Mary Bowen, and many more family and friends. Besides her parents, Betty was also preceded in death by two brothers (Bill and Jimmy Halterman) and grandson (Christopher). Memorial donations may be made to: Calvert Hospice, P.O. Box 838 238 Merrimac Court, Prince Frederick MD 20678 (calverthospice.org). Rausch Funeral Home handled arrangements.

Ralph Trevethan, 86 Ralph David Trevethan, age 86, of North Beach, passed away Jan. 9, 2016 at his residence. He was born Oct.r 17, 1929 in Harrisburg, PA to George and Marie (Ulmer) Trevethan. Ralph was raised in Southeast Washington, DC and was a resident of Calvert County for 20 years. Surviving are his wife, Jackie Trevethan; son Michael D. Trevethan and daughters Debra L. Gilmartin and Cathy Trevethan all of North Beach. Grandchildren Diane L. Sauder of Chesapeake Beach; Jennifer A. Trevethan of Chesapeake Beach; Melissa A. Constantopoulos and her husband Alex of Chesapeake Beach; Kelly L. Walker and her husband Bryan of Huntingtown; Amy J. Busey and her husband Bob of Fairfax, VA and Robert D. Trevethan of Severna Park, MD. Ralph is also survived by eight great grandchildren. Ralph was preceded in death by his siblings George and Robert Trevethan and Jeanne Garbutt and Norma Hicks. Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

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Volunteers Needed Snow Crew needs volunteers who help elderly and disabled neighbors by clearing snow from walks driveways and streets. Snow Crew matches volunteers to their needy neighbors throughout the United States to help shovel snow after winter storms. Snow Crew has now partnered with the National Weather Service System to provide shareable, real-time weather alerts when inclement weather is heading your way. If you would like to start your own Snow Crew, or if you need assistance clearing snow where you live, visit the Snow Crew website at snowcrew.org. Receive weather alerts by setting your location! Remember, Snow Crew is intended ONLY for helping those who are disabled, injured or otherwise physically unable to shovel snow!

Pets Calvert County Humane Society Meet “Sherman!” He’s an adorable one-year-old Yorkshire Terrier who wants to be your new BFF. Need someone to stick by your side everywhere you go? Sherman is a loyal friend who is full of kisses for you and will want to be everywhere you are! If he can’t go with you, he will wait by the door and be happy to see you when you come home. He’s the perfect co-pilot in the car and gets along well with cats and other dogs. If you’d love a new sidekick, Sherman is your guy! Contact Info: mindy@calverthumane.org or the Humane Society of Calvert County, 2210 Dalrymple Rd., Sunderland MD 20689. Just as a reminder, Prince Frederick Chrysler generously pays the adoption fees for the Dog of the Week!

CURRENT EVENTS VITA Income Tax Assistance The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program helps seniors with simple tax returns. Returns are prepared by trained volunteers. Appointments will be available from Mon., Feb. 1- Fri., Apr. 8. Please make sure that you have received all of your financial documents before making an appointment. The VITA program does not prepare business returns. Call starting Mon., Jan. 25 to make an appointment. Southern Anne Arundel County Senior Ctr., 27 Stepneys Lane, Edgewater. Call (410) 222-1927 or visit aacounty.org/aging for more info. Passion of Christ Calling all actors! Auditions open to everyone. Needed: 30 men, 20 women and 10 children, plus singers and dancers. If possible, please bring a short prepared piece to highlight your talents. Southern Community Center, Saturdays, Jan. 30, Feb. 6 and Feb. 13, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. The production will be Mar. 25 (Good Friday) and Mar. 26. For info call (443) 295-3202.

Thursday, January 21 NARFE Meeting: The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE), Calvert County Chapter, will meet at the Ruddy Duck, HG Trueman and Dowell Rd., Solomons. Lunch at noon followed by a tour of the brewery and then the business meeting. Members, non-members, current federal employees and guests are welcome. For membership application, call (410) 586-1441.

Friday, January 22

High School Auditorium, 2700 Riva Rd., Annapolis. 7:00 p.m. For details contact Anne Arundel County Police Dept., Seed Swap: Whether you saved seeds from dhagner@aacounty. your garden, have leftovers from seed packets, or are looking for seeds, the 2nd Annual LinkedIn Workshop: To get the most out Calvert Seed Swap is the place to be! Plants and of LinkedIn for your career or find your next cuttings welcome, heirloom seeds, too. Please job, join Rich Ball. Open to all ages and carefully label your offerings with as much career stages. Have your LinkedIn account detail as you can. 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Calvert created before class starts. If you need help, Library Prince Frederick. (410) 535-0291 or ask a librarian. Laptops will be available or (301) 855-1862. bring your own. Calvert Library, 850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick at 7:00 p.m. Info: Build a Toy Boat: Sessions start on the half Robyn Truslow at (410) 535-0291. hour. $2 donation with museum admission. 2:00-4:00 p.m. Calvert Marine Museum, Wednesday, January 27 Solomons. Info: (410) 326-2042 or visit calvertmarinemuseum.com. NARFE Meeting: The National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Bay Area Sun., Jan. 24 & Mon., Jan. 25 Chapter No. 1363, Southern Anne Arundel County will hold its monthly meeting at 12:00 Auditions for “The Miser:” An outrageous noon at Pirate's Cove Restaurant, 4817 tale of true love between a man and his Riverside Dr., Galesvillle. Lunch ordered from money. Auditions open to adults and older the menu. Members and guests are welcome. teens - cold readings from the script. Please Info, call (410) 867-2207, (410) 741-1750 or bring a current photo. Auditions 7:00-9:00 visit facebook.com/narfe1363. p.m. at the Boys & Girls Club, 9021 Dayton Ave., North Beach. For details e-mail twinbeachplayers2009@gmail.com. Thursday, January 28 Performances will be weekends (Thu.-Sun.), Apr. 7-17. Little Minnows Boats and Lighthouses: Using colors, shapes, and numbers, figure out how boats travel the bay and why Monday, January 25 lighthouses are important. For children 3-5 Housing Opportunities: Marie Simpson yrs. CMM members free; $5 non-members. with Long and Foster will provide an update 10:00-11:00 a.m. Calvert Marine Museum, on 55+ housing communities and options for Solomons. Info: (410) 326-2042 or visit aging in place. Learn the unique challenges, calvertmarinemuseum.com. opportunities for downsizing, financing, and resources specific to Anne Arundel County. Community Meeting: Safety concerns 1:00-2:00 p.m. Southern Anne Arundel surrounding the Cove Point LNG TermiCounty Senior Ctr., 27 Stepneys Lane, nal in Lusby. What are the issues and how Edgewater. Call (410) 222-1927 to sign up. do we address them? Join the discussion following a short slide presentation Calvert Eats Local: If you are growing your sponsored by Calvert Citizens for a own food, you might be interested in joining Healthy Community. 6:15 p.m. in the Calvert Eats Local. Winter potluck at 6:30 meeting room at the Calvert Library p.m. Bring your plate, utensils, cup and Southern Branch, 13920 HG Truman Rd., napkin for a truly “green” experience! Calvert Solomons. Contact Cindy Peil (443) Library Prince Frederick. For details or to 550-3305. join for free, call Robyn Truslow (410) 535-0291 or (301) 855-1862.

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M’MM M’MM Soup! January is National Soup Month! What’s better than a bowl of hot soup on a cold winter day? Bring a can of food to donate to a local food pantry then sample several homemade soups, courtesy of the staff of South County Senior Center. Tuesday, January 26 12:30 p.m. Southern Anne Arundel County Senior Ctr., 27 Stepneys Lane, Edgewater. Agriculture Summit: The Southern Agricultural Development Call (410) 222-1927 or visit Maryland Commission will host this event to highlight aacounty.org/aging for more info. and promote agencies that serve agriculture and food hubs in the five county region. Parkinson’s Support Group Sponsored by Johns Hopkins Parkinson’s 12:00-4:00 p.m. Southern Maryland Disease and Movement Disorder Center. Association of Realtors, Graham Rm., 8440 Meets on the fourth Friday each month. Old Leonardtown Rd., Hughesville. Free. 2:00-3:30 p.m. Southern Anne Arundel Visit smadc.com for more info. County Senior Ctr., 27 Stepneys Lane, Edgewater. Call (410) 222-1927 or visit Family Dinner: Bring the kids! The Sons of the American Legion Stallings Williams Post aacounty.org/aging. 206 host a family dinner of pizza ($8 + $1 Meatloaf Dinner: Brenda will serve up her each extra toppings), French fries ($2), and famous meatloaf from 5:30-7:00 p.m. with chicken fingers with fries ($6). 5:30-7:00 sides, salad, rolls, and beverage for only $12. p.m. in the lower level dining room at the Lower Level Dining Room, 3330 Chesa- Post, 3330 Chesapeake Beach Rd. E., Rt. peake Beach Rd. E., Rt. 260. Hosted by the 260. Public Welcome. Info: (301) 855-6466. American Legion Auxiliary Stallings Williams Post 206 for the benefit of the Community Conversations: ‘Building Southern Maryland District Children and Relationships’ meeting sponsored by Human Youth Program. For more info call (301) Relations Commission, Anne Arundel Co. Police Dept. Southern District, Annapolis 855-6466.

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Spaghetti Dinner: The Nam Knights of America Motorcycle Club will host a spaghetti dinner with all the trimmings. $12/person; public is warmly invited. 5:30-7:00 p.m. in the lower level dining room, American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206, 3330 Chesapeake Beach Rd. E., Rt. 260. Questions: Andy (301) 855-6466.

Saturday, January 30 Garden Smarter Series: Bill Santiff will host a workshop on how to build an Herb Spiral. Learn how to build it, plant it, and enjoy it! Get lots of delicious cooking herbs from a beautiful garden sculpture. 10:00 a.m. Calvert Library, 850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick. (410) 535-0291. Go to: calvert.lib.md.us/gardensmarter for upcoming seminars.

Traditional Appalachian dance tunes. Supported by The West River Improvement Association. All ages welcome! Adults/$10, Ages 5-17 yrs:/$5, Under 5/free. 5:30 p.m. potluck dinner (optional), 7:00 p.m. family-friendly dancing, 8:30-10:00 p.m. more challenging dancing. Galesville Memorial Hall, 952 Galesville Rd. Info (301) 926-9142 or visit communitysquaredance.wordpress.com. A 50’s 60’s 70’s Request Night: What’s your favorite tune? Hosted by the Sons of the American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206 (Chesapeake Beach) with music by DJ Stephen Varney. $10 includes draft beer and sodas. Tickets at the door. Public welcome. 7:30-11:30 p.m. For info call (301) 855-6466. ALPost206.org.

Sunday, January 31 CSM Financial Aid/FAFSA Workshop: College of Southern Maryland will guide parents and students through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application. This determines eligibility for financial assistance and must be submitted for financial aid and scholarships at all academic institutions. Prior to event, attendees should obtain a pin number and complete a pre-application worksheet through fafsa.ed.gov. Bring student and parent records such as social security numbers, 2014 income tax returns, 2014 W-2’s and untaxed income records such as Social Security, TANF, SNAP and VA benefits. Free. 12:00-4:00 p.m. Calvert County Library, 850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick. Register by email at fadasst@csmd.edu or call (301) 934-7531 and press “0” to leave a message. Chesapeake Community Chorus: This all-volunteer chorus performs concerts to benefit charities in Calvert County and is looking to add new singers. No auditions are required. Practice 4:00-6:00 p.m. North Beach Union Church, 8912 Chesapeake Ave., North Beach. Contact Larry Brown, Director, at (301) 855-74777 or email lbrown9601@verizon.net, for more info.

Tuesday, February 2 Blood Drive: Reach out, give back and help save lives. The Shady Side Community Center hosts a blood drive from 2:007:00 p.m. 1423 Snug Harbor Rd. Give a gift from the heart and support the Anne Arundel Medical Center Bloodmobile. Reservations not required. For more info, call (410) 867-2599.

Otaku Night: Are you a fan of Japanese manga, or comics, and ages 10 to 17? Do you love to draw or would like to learn? Artist, illustrator and Calvert librarian McNevin Hayes guides you through the basics of story layout, thumbnails and character construction. The group meets on the first Tue. of each month from 7:00-8:30 p.m. Calvert Library Twin Galesville Community Square Dance Beaches Branch, Chesapeake Beach. Be Party: No partner, previous experience, sure to pre-register; space is limited! (410) or lessons needed. Live music!! 257-2411.

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(L-R): Arthur Flatau III, MD; Jenny Lin, MD; Emmanuel Atiemo, MD; Lorraine Diana, CRNP; L. Edward Perraut, Jr, MD

Meet Your New Hometown Specialists MedStar Health is delivering on its promise to bring quality health care close to where you live and work. Medical specialists from MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, MedStar Washington Hospital Center and MedStar Eye Physicians are now in Leonardtown and Charlotte Hall. You no longer have to travel far to receive leading-edge medical care. These experts perform procedures right here . . . at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital. No matter where you go, no matter who you are, you’re never far from MedStar.

VASCULAR SURGERY Arthur Flatau III, MD For an appointment, call 240-434-4072.

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WOMEN’S HEALTH CARE Lorraine Diana, CRNP For an appointment, call 301-997-1315. OPHTHALMOLOGY AND RETINA SPECIALIST L. Edward Perraut, Jr, MD For an appointment, call 301-290-5915.