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Patuxent High School Football Team, the Panthers, has won their first Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association (MPSSAA) 2A Championship, defeating Walkerville High School of Frederick County, with a final score of 21 – 20. The Board of Calvert County Commissioners honored the coaches and team members at their meeting on Tues. Mar. 1. The Panthers have been in the MPSSAA playoffs for five consecutive seasons, State championship games two of the last three seasons, and won the second football State championship in the history of Calvert County. This is also the first male state championship in the 20-year history of Patuxent High School.
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New Community Center Open for Business A long-awaited community center to serve the Prince Frederick area is now a reality. The building, named after Calvert teacher Harriet Elizabeth Brown, who fought for pay equity for black and white teachers, was unveiled to the public at a ceremony on Tues. Mar. 1. Several of Brown’s relatives were on hand for the historic event, including cousins Sherman Brown from Hampton, VA and his brother, Madison Brown, Jr. from Fayetteville, NC. Sherman Brown also brought Hailey and Raymond Churchill, and Antonio Sunkins, his grandchildren from the Richmond area. Board of Calvert County Commissioners (BOCC) voted unanimously last June to purchase of the former Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative Prince Frederick office at 901 Dares Beach Road for $2.6 million. The property is approximately 20 acres, along with a 14,000 square foot office building and several ancillary structures. It’s directly across the street from Calvert High School. About half of the main building, or 7,500 square feet, is dedicated to the community center. It has a half dozen rooms of various sizes that can be rented. There’s also a computer lab with several workstations where students can do their homework, and there’s a game room. There’s no space for an
Madison (left) and Sherman Brown beside the sign for the new community center in Prince Frederick named in honor of their late relative.
indoor gym, but the plan is to erect basketball hoops outside in the future. The BOCC hopes to eventually build a new community center at Armory Square, but this building will be used in the interim. In the future, this property could be repurposed into county office space. Margaret Dunkle, chair of the Calvert Commission for Women led the effort along with many community leaders to have the building named in honor of Harriet Elizabeth Brown. At the dedication ceremony, Huntingtown High School Junior Dia Brown (no relation to Harriet Elizabeth Brown) gave a dramatization depicting the events that led up to Brown and young NAACP Attorney Thurgood Marshall challenging the Calvert Board of Education in 1937 for paying African-American teachers half what equally qualified white teachers were paid. Guffrie Smith, representing the Calvert Coalition for Children and Youth, told the large crowd he was pleased to see the dream for a central Calvert community center became reality. “I’m happy, I’m proud, I’m One of the large rooms available for rent hopeful, I’m energized! And I’m pumped up!” Smith said. inside the new community center.
County To Update Communications System It’s the most expensive contract ever awarded by Calvert County. The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) awarded Motorola Solutions Inc. a $21.4 million contract for a new 800-megahertz (MHz) digital communications system that will enable public safety agencies to respond more quickly and efficiently to emergency calls. The contract was approved 5-0 at the BOCC meeting Mar. 1. The new radios and towers provided under the contract will replace the county's 20-year-old system and will enable law enforcement and fire departments throughout the county to better communicate with other county, state and federal agencies when a multi-jurisdictional response is required. Now, there’s not consistent interoperability between first responder departments. “This is the largest single contract Calvert County Government has ever awarded,” explained Calvert County Commissioner President Evan Slaughenhoupt Jr. “This new system brings us into the 21st century and provides the required level of safety and service our citizens and our first responders deserve.” “With this contract, we will have the required level of interoperability with other jurisdictions and other agencies,” explained Jackie Vaughan, Calvert County Director of Public Safety. “Another key component is that Calvert County will maintain full control of the entire system, including the new towers and radios as opposed to the
leasing arrangement we have now.” The current system, which has been in operation since 1997, had outlived its useful life and had begun to fail. More than 70 “critical” buildings within the county, including the hospital, schools and nursing homes were evaluated for reception, and many failed. “Like during the earthquake, if you made a phone call on your cell phone you got a busy signal because everyone was on their cell phone. It was failing at that point,” Vaughn told the BOCC. “This system has been designed to be reliable and will prevent that from happening in the future.” The new system will replace the existing five towers with 10 towers, add radio technology in five additional locations and provide 1,100 new mobile radios for first responders. The state-of-the-art communications system comes with a guaranteed 20-year maintenance and life cycle plan to provide protection against technological obsolescence and ensure continued interoperability with all jurisdictions. The new system will also provide increased functionality such as GIS mapping with automatic emergency personnel location and “man down” emergency alerts. New tower construction will begin this summer with completion by December 2017. For additional information on the contract award, contact Vaughan by email at VaughaJK@co.cal.md.us or by calling (410) 535-1600, ext. 2303.
3rd Restaurant Coming This Fall Maria and Sal Lubrano, owners of the Mamma Lucia restaurants in Dunkirk and Prince Frederick, achieved a milestone Monday. They started demolition of the old Chaney’s restaurant on Bayside Road in Chesapeake Beach, where they will build their third restaurant from the ground up. They were joined by Mayor Bruce Wahl, and their triplets, Rico, Rita and Tony. Sal tells the Chesapeake Current that this new waterfront facility will be 5,400 square feet and feature a Tiki Bar on the Chesapeake Bay along with rooftop dining. He says they hope to be finished this fall, hopefully in September. Maria says she and Rico will be managing the new restaurant and two new chefs are coming from Italy as well. “We are planning some exciting new things here – you’ll have to wait and see but we are very excited,” she says. Rico says he has bought a home in North Beach and tells us he plans to move there this month.
The Lubrano family is joined by Chesapeake Beach Mayor Bruce Wahl to break ground for their 3rd restaurant.
Down come the walls of the old Chaney’s restaurant on Bayside Rd.
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County Supports Natural Gas Expansion By a vote of 4 to 1, the Board of Calvert County Commissioners (BOCC) pledged to support Washington Gas and the company’s plans to expand natural gas service. The no vote was cast by Commissioner Pat Nutter (R-District 2). At their meeting on Tues., Feb. 23 the BOCC heard Washington gas describe plans to offer service in the central and southern areas of Calvert County if the bill is passed by the Maryland General Assembly. The legislation is Senate Bill 778 and House Bill 1324 to allow a $23 million natural gas expansion in underserved parts of Maryland. In Calvert, the Solomons area could be the first to get natural gas delivered through new underground
pipelines. Natural gas service is not planned for the northern section of the county. The proposed service is not related to the Cove Point LNG plant. Washington Gas officials said that natural gas provides a choice, and is less expensive than most other utilities, averaging about $1,200 a year for a residential customer. They said expanding service should not affect any existing oil, propane or electric companies because mostly new homes and businesses would be connected first. That’s because most consumers would be reluctant to spend the money immediately to purchase new appliances, so the migration to natural gas outside of new construction would be gradual.
Local Teachers May Get Raises Calvert County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Daniel D. Curry is proposing a nearly $200 million budget for fiscal year (FY) 2017, and for the first time in years, more than $3 million is set aside to provide all CCPS employees with step pay increases. Curry told members of the Board of Calvert County Commissioners (BOCC) at a joint meeting on Feb. 25 that some teachers are behind as much as $8,000 per year on step increases. Curry commented, “I’m glad we are where we are this year… Certainly, we’re in better shape than we were last year.” Calvert County Government provides 57% of CCPS’ FY2017 budget. It’s now up to the Board of Education to consider the proposed budget. Written public comments will be accepted through March 23. Please send all comments regarding the budget to: Calvert County Public Schools, Board of Education, c/o Karen Maxey, 1305
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Dares Beach Road, Prince Frederick, MD 20678 or by email at maxeyk@calvertnet.k12.md.us. Also, Lucie Roach, sophomore at Huntingtown High School, has been selected as the 2016-2017 Student Member of the Board of Education (SMOB) for Calvert County Public Schools. The SMOB is elected by the Calvert Association of Student Councils (CASC), which includes members from the county’s four high schools and six middle schools. Lucie has been active in student government since she was a student at Plum Point Middle. She has served as the CASC Relay for Life Coordinator, CASC Maryland Association of Student Councils (MASC) Liaison, and the MASC Evaluations Coordinator. Her goals include continuing the Student Advisory Council begun by current SMOB Alexya Brown, a senior at Patuxent High, and spending time in middle and high schools to gain perspective about issues.
Crime Blotter Calvert County Sheriff’s Dept. Reports
Burglaries Deputy A. Ostazeski was dispatched to San Jose CDS Violations Lane, Lusby, on Feb. 23 for a report of a home On Feb. 26, Deputy S. Esposito attempted to burglary. The victims stated their locked door was conduct a patrol check on a vehicle driving forced open and a box with medication was stolen. unsafely, when the driver of the vehicle then accelerated to speeds in excess of 100 mph, The report of an attempted burglary on Decoy Dr., attempting to elude Deputy Esposito. The fleeing Owings, was responded to on Feb. 22 by Deputy vehicle finally came to a stop on Field Rd., Lusby. A. Woodford. Upon his arrival he made contact The driver, Tristao Commodore, 38, of Prince with the complainant who advised it appeared Frederick, was found to be disoriented and in someone had tried to gain access to their house possession of PCP. He was transported to the within the last couple of days. Entry to the home Detention Center and charged with possession of was not made but a basement window was broken. a non-narcotic drug (PCP) and multiple traffic violations. Destruction of Property The report of property damage on So. Solomons Deputy D. Naughton conducted a patrol check Island Rd., Solomons on Feb. 23 was responded to Feb. 25 on a vehicle he observed traveling with Deputy G. Gott. The complainant reported his multiple violations. He determined the driver, car, which was parked along the street, had a bullet Amanda Lankford, 27, of Lusby, to be in hole through the window by an unknown type of possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance gun, possibly a bb gun. This took place between (Tramadol) and CDS Paraphernalia (plastic 1:30-2:00 p.m. container). Lankford was arrested and transported to the Detention Center. The report of a hit and run on Weeping Willow Lane, Huntingtown was responded to by Deputy Deputy S. Rediker conducted a traffic stop on the T. Mohler on Feb. 18. The victim advised Southern Connector/Margaret Taylor Rd. on sometime on Feb. 18, between 6:30-7:30 p.m., Feb. 17 and made contact with the driver, Andre someone drove into their mailbox and fled the Broussard, 20, of Lusby. He discovered Broussard scene. to be in possession of a large quantity of marijuana. He was arrested for the intent to Thefts distribute marijuana, possession of marijuana and The report of a shoplifting in progress at the possession of paraphernalia. He was transported Dunkirk Walmart was responded to on Feb. 25 by to the Detention Center and processed Deputy P. Aurich. A male suspect attempted to accordingly. hide videos in a large container and upon being challenged by store security, released the items and A welfare check on a driver who had pulled over at fled the store. the intersection of Chelsey Ct./Lancaster Dr., St. Leonard was conducted by Deputy V. O’Donnell Deputy T. Marshall was dispatched to the Prince on Feb. 16. He discovered Jennifer Perricone, 27, Frederick Walmart on Feb. 21 for the report of a to be driving a vehicle that was reported stolen. shoplifter. He discovered Jordan Hangliter, 19 of She was transported to the Detention Center Montross, Va. to be in possession of stolen where it was discovered she was in possession of merchandise. Hangliter was transported to the an illegal substance. She was charged with Detention Center and charged with theft less than possession of contraband in a place of $100. confinement (cocaine), possession of a controlled dangerous substance (cocaine), unauthorized use On Feb. 18, Deputy J. Migliaccio arrived at the of a rental vehicle and driving on a suspended Verizon store in Dunkirk in response to a theft that license. occurred earlier on Feb. 14 at the Dunkirk Walmart. The complainant stated that while A patrol check on a vehicle at Rt. 260/Cox Road, shopping, they had inadvertently left their LG Chesapeake Beach was conducted on Feb. 26 by Optimus cell phone in the shopping cart and upon Deputy C. Ward. He discovered the driver, returning to retrieve it, discovered it missing. Amber Stoneman, 19, of Owings, to be in possession of heroin and CDS paraphernalia (cut On Feb. 28, Deputy C. Ward was dispatched to straw). She was arrested and transported to the Lorins Drive, Huntingtown, on Feb. 28 for the Detention Center. report of damaged to a mailbox. It was determined that multiple mailbox flags have been stolen from A traffic stop on a vehicle traveling on S. 21 mailboxes in the area over a period of several Solomons Island Rd./Broomes Island Rd., Port months. If anyone has witnessed suspicious activity Republic, with a damaged taillight was conducted in this area, they are asked to contact the Sheriff’s on Feb. 24 by Deputy J. Denson. He discovered Office. the driver, James Plater, 62, of Lusby, to be in possession of illegal paraphernalia (pipe) and was Deputy K. Williamson was dispatched to Calvert driving with a suspended license. Plater was High School on Feb. 25 for the report of a stolen arrested and transported to the Detention Center. Samsung Galaxy S4 cell phone. The student inadvertently left their phone behind in a Deputy D. Clark responded to the County classroom and upon returning to retrieve it, Detention Center on Feb. 23 for the report of a discovered it was gone. CDS violation. He was notified that an inmate, Raymond Robinson, 26, of Owings, who The report of a theft on Queensberry Dr., returned from work release, had brought Huntingtown, was responded to on Feb. 23 by marijuana into the Detention Center. He was Deputy J. Hardesty. The complainant realized that charged with possession of CDS while confined. a delivered UPS package was stolen the day it was delivered, Feb. 12. The theft took place between On Feb. 19, Deputy S. Moran conducted a traffic 1:30pm - 2:30pm. stop on Cove Point Rd., Lusby, and discovered the passenger to be in possession of an illegal Deputy J. Migliaccio arrived at Towne Center substance. Marc Wise, 25, of Lusby, was arrested Blvd., Dunkirk, on Feb. 22 for the report of a for possession of a Synthetic narcotic (Oxycontin) theft. While the victim was shopping at a local and for possession of paraphernalia (straw). business, someone shattered their car window and stole the victim’s purse lying on the front seat. Weapons Violation On Feb. 23, Deputy J. Buck conducted a patrol On Feb. 22, Deputy J. Migliaccio arrived at check on a vehicle parked in the woods near Grays Oxford Way, Huntingtown, in response to a theft Rd., Port Republic. He discovered one of the from auto complaint. He was advised that occupants, Justin Weaver, 19, of Chesapeake sometime overnight someone had entered several Beach, to be in possession of a weapon. He was unlocked vehicles in the driveway and stole a charged with concealing a deadly weapon and purse, credit cards, identification, money and transported to the Detention Center. cables.
Lion parking lot in Lusby at 9:16 p.m. on Feb. 25 to check the welfare of a vehicle occupied by two people. The subjects were found slumped over in a running vehicle. A K-9 scan was conducted with positive results. A search revealed Heroin, Alprazolam, Oxycodone and Marijuana in quantities for distribution. Louis E. Deputy J. Hardesty took a report on Feb. 22 for a Messineo, 21 of Lusby, and Toni L. Swider, 18 theft from an unlocked vehicle parked on of Mechanicsville were arrested and incarcerated Mayberry Ave., Huntingtown. A Garmin Nuvi at the Calvert County Detention Center. GPS and money were stolen some time overnight. A vehicle on 5th St. near Chesapeake Lighthouse On Feb. 22, Deputy J. Hardesty took a report for Dr., North Beach was stopped at 1:21 p.m. by a theft from an unlocked vehicle parked on Trooper Warrick on Feb. 25 for traffic Marigold’s Way, Huntingtown. The victim left violations. Stephanie A. Ward, 35 of North his vehicle unlocked and suspect(s) stole a GPS, Beach was arrested for driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol. A K-9 scan gave a Apple Iphone charger and two flashlights. positive alert and provided probable cause of a The report of a theft which took place between search of the vehicle. Several types of pills were 6:00 p.m., Feb. 17-6:00 p.m., Feb. 18 on Devin located. Ward was released to a sober driver and Ct., Huntingtown was responded to on Feb. 19 on Feb. 26 was served a summons for the drug violations. by Deputy J. Curtin. The complainant stated their vehicle was entered through an unlocked door and a black “31” bag A vehicle was stopped for traffic violations on Rousby Hall Rd., Lusby, by Trooper First Class was stolen. Barlow at 9:52 p.m. on Feb. 24. The driver, The report of a theft on Bandit Al Lane, St. Ryan M. Cox, 32 of Lusby, had an active bench Leonard was responded to on Feb. 17 by Deputy warrant and was placed under arrest. Cox was G. Gott. The complainant noticed someone had additionally charged with driving under the stolen a validation sticker from their license plate. influence of drugs/alcohol. A K-9 scan was Due to the victim having traveled various places, it performed and drugs and paraphernalia were found in the vehicle. Cox was charged with CDS is unclear when or where this theft took place. Possession and Possession of Drug Deputy B. Robinson was dispatched to Three Paraphernalia. He was incarcerated at the Brothers Restaurant, Prince Frederick, on Feb. 17 Calvert County Detention Center. for the report of a theft. The manager reported an unknown male had stolen the tip jar before Thefts At 12:26 a.m., on Feb. 18, Trooper Jones leaving the restaurant. responded to the 1900 block of Kingswood Dr., On Feb. 17, Deputy A. Woodford was dispatched Prince Frederick for a theft complaint. The to Paulyn Dr., Owings for the report of a theft. victim reported approximately 1,000 ft. of Someone entered the victim’s unlocked vehicle, copper wire had been stolen from his yard. which was parked in their driveway, and stole a tan, cross chest Michael Kors purse, workout On Feb. 18 at 7:06 p.m., Trooper Megelick equipment (Ab wheel, work-out bands, perfect responded to Ledo’s Restaurant, Prince Frederick for a theft complaint. Investigation push-up handles) and a case of water. revealed Jonathan D. Stearlings, 21 of Deputy C. Ward was dispatched to Bear Claw Hughesville, removed money from the tip jar at Ct., Owings on Feb. 17 for the report of a theft. the front counter. He returned the money later Someone had entered the victim’s vehicle and and expressed remorse. On Feb. 20, Stearlings stole a gym bag containing a Spyder winter coat, came to the Barrack and received/signed the two sets of Beats headphones, an elevation mask, Criminal Summons. cross fit shoes, credit cards and multiple other A theft complaint in the 300 block of Geronimo items. Rd., Lusby was responded to on Feb. 25 byTrooper First Class Barlow at 4:58 p.m. The Maryland State Police Reports victim reported an orange Mongoose bicycle with a little bit of blue coloring was stolen from CDS Violations Trooper First Class Barlow responded to the Food the front yard. A theft from auto complaint on Hoile Lane, Huntingtown was responded to on Feb. 22 by Deputy J. Migliaccio. Sometime overnight an unknown suspect(s) stole items (a white and blue electric guitar and money) out of two unlocked vehicles in the driveway.
Can You Help Solve These Crimes? The Huntingtown area has been experiencing a rash of stolen vehicles and thefts from vehicles. The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Bureau is working vigorously to identify those responsible in the thefts. Please make sure you are locking your vehicles and removing all valuables within the vehicles.
Detective Quinn has been assigned this investigation, and requests any person with information related to these crimes to contact her at (410) 535-2800 ext. 2596 or via e-mail at quinnmj@co.cal.md.us. If you would like to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Solvers at (410) 535-2880.
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Ladies – Get a Financial Plan By Lyn Striegel In recent columns, I have talked about why women need to get a financial education and how many professional financial advisors aren’t offering women what they want - a lifetime financial plan. If you are reading this, you’re concerned about your financial education. You know somehow such an education is important to you. Why? Are you looking for financial protection, or is your goal to buy a house, a boat, or finance your child’s college education? Your answer matters. Focus on a short-term goal, such as making a major purchase, probably won’t be enough to give you the will or the stamina to engage in basic financial planning. While there is nothing magic about financial planning, it takes time to implement a strategy. If your motivation is to satisfy a short-term goal of making a major purchase, how patient will you be? If your motivation is to improve your financial health, then you’ll have and get the stamina necessary to make a plan work for you. So, forget about the short-term goals. Let’s assume that what you want is self-sufficiency. What does self-sufficiency mean to you? Does it mean owning your own home, being able to retire and live at about the same level as if you were still working? What would make you most satisfied with your financial life? Where is your comfort level? Are you realistic enough to understand it is unlikely you will have as much money with the best and most perfectly executed financial plan as Bill Gates? You need some ingredients here - the motivation list. Make a list of your motivators what you really want to achieve from your lifetime of financial planning. Get pretty specific about what you want. Identify your comfort level. Of course, this will likely change over the years, but to start, figure out what your list is today and we’ll use that list as something to work towards. Here is an example of a motivations list by one of my clients, age 33: I WANT A LIFETIME FINANCIAL PLAN BECAUSE: • I don’t want to have to worry about money all the time. I want to know I’ve done the best that can be done to minimize money worries so that I am not and do not become a burden to my family or loved ones. I want to know enough of the basics to be able to create a money strategy and to execute it. • When I retire, I want to be independent. I don’t want my husband/ children/family to have to care for me. I want to pay my own way. • I want to be able to help my loved ones financially - like paying for a college education for my children. I want my plan to help me do that. • I want my plan to help me pay off my house so that when I am older, I won’t have mortgage payments to worry about and I won’t have to place any burden for my mortgage
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payments on someone else. Clearly, she’s concerned about having and keeping money. She fears lack of money. OK, that’s fine as a motivator. But why? What’s going on in her life that causes such worry? She needs to do is delve deeper into her list. Like the following: • I worry about money all the time. About having enough to pay off my bills. They seem to come at me from nowhere and pile up. I lose sleep at night worrying about where I will find the money to pay all the bills. • I cannot seem to control myself or this situation. I feel I am a burden on my loved ones, my family since they often loan me money - I know they can’t afford it. Why can’t I learn to control this thing with money? Whoa! Her deeper list contains something important. Control. She feels she cannot control the relationship she has with money. Suppose she got control? Suppose she learned enough to manage her relationship with money? Feeling that control, exercising a newfound power over money and its relationship to her, now that’s a true motivator for a lifetime of financial planning. She can do it and so can you. See what I mean about the motivations list? Start with a list, then read and re-read it and try to get to a deeper list. Be honest with your feelings. Identify why you want a lifetime financial plan. Getting to the why is half the battle. Learning how to plan and executing the plan are easy compared to identifying why you want the plan. Remember Scarlet in Gone With The Wind and her comment: “As God is my witness, I’ll never go hungry again!” Freedom from hunger is a true motivator. No one who has felt real hunger ever wants to be hungry again. But, is it fear of hunger pangs that is the motivator, or is it really the powerlessness of being unable to feed yourself? Lack of power over your circumstances - that control thing again, that appears to be the true motivator. Maybe that’s why the generation of the 1930’s, the Great Depression, were better savers than later generations. If you think, as a woman, you’ll never be able to achieve your financial plan because of a lack of education about finance, think again. Did you realize that women have been statistically proven to be better long-term investors than men? Why? Because women use motivation, not short-term goals as driving factors in financial planning. Once into the planning process, women continue to focus on motivating factors, enabling them to ride out the storms of ups and downs in the markets without abandoning their goals or plans. You can do this. Get started today to create your lifetime financial plan. About the Author: Lyn Striegel is an attorney in private practice in Chesapeake Beach and Annapolis. Lyn has over 30 years experience in the fields of estate and financial planning and is the author of “Live Secure: Estate and Financial Planning for Women and the Men Who Love Them (2011 ed.).” Nothing in this article constitutes specific legal or financial advice and readers are advised to consult their own counsel.
In the We’re Expecting‌ By Ron Wexler
Without our volunteer veterinarians, we would not be able to afford or handle and treat the many animals we receive each year. Lesser wounds and first aid are provided at our facility. O.W.R.C. is located only a few blocks from the Chesapeake Bay, and we keep a 30-foot rescue boat at the nearby Calvert Marina. Owner Matt Gambrill has provided a slip to dock our vessel for more than 10 years, and Matt has helped us with rescues. Our most frequent on-water rescues include osprey, ducks, geese, seagulls, bald eagles, and an occasional sea turtle entangled in crab marker lines. We are always in need of help with vessel maintenance and operations. If you have interest in helping us continue these important services, please give us a call. I am frequently asked, “what are some of your most unusual rescues?� One that comes to mind was several calls from county and state police who claimed a horse, a goat, and a dog were causing traffic problems in the middle of MD Route 4 at Wayson’s Corner. When I received these calls, I initially though they were just prank calls (sounds like a bar joke, right?), but after five calls in a row, I headed to Wayson’s Corner where the southbound lane was backed up for miles and rescue vehicles were holding up traffic. No, this was no prank! In fact, there was a large horse, an ornery goat, and a very unhappy German shepherd right in the middle of the highway! Once I got the dog under control and leashed, to my surprise and relief, the goat and the horse followed us across Route 4 and up the ramp Three of eight new animal holding cages in toward Route 301 where I observed a broken our new facility in Lusby. As with all 501 (c) (3) non-profit charitable organizations O.W.R.C. is in need of funding. Your donations can help us to provide infant formula, feed and medical care for each animal we receive. We ask that anyone who loves wildlife, please consider helping us out. In previous years, we have treated and rehabilitated many young hawks, owls, fawns, raccoons, songbirds, waterfowl, reptiles, and many more. We expect this season to be just as busy. Our most common rescues are the result of wildlife being stuck by vehicles. Stories often told are that drivers did not leave enough space between themselves and the car in front of them, Two of nine fawns we rehabbed last allowing little to no time to react to an animal or summer. the road. Other frequent occurrences include speeding, inattentive drivers, drinking, and unfortunately those people who simply don’t care if they hit an animal. OWRC also receives lots of animals hit by lawn mowers, weed whackers, and construction equipment. To avoid animal injuries, we ask that everyone check the area to be worked for small animals, especially baby bunnies and turtles. Personally, I walk around before using machinery to pick up any small animals and bunny nests that are sometimes well camouflaged. Over the years, many unusual, as well as routine rescues have been called in. One memorable rescue was an opossum and her nine babies who fell into a basement window well and could not get out. Though a common rescue, what stood out was that she was an albino. We simply placed a tree branch into the window well and she crawled up, out and scampered away. Severe weather and storms produce a lot of injuries to wildlife - especially with squirrels and birds. We often see broken limbs, wings and contusions on these small creatures. These injured animals are transported to one of our seven volunteer veterinarians for x-rays and treatment. Our babies will soon be arriving! Orphaned Wildlife Rescue Center has been rescuing wildlife for nearly 25 years and we are preparing for the spring baby season that will begin around the first week of April. In preparation, we have a large, new animal recovery area capable of housing 45 or more animals. Last year, O.W.R.C. was fortunate enough to have more than 100 volunteers and college interns who worked diligently to provide the best care possible to all of our “patients.� This year will be no exception, and we are always seeking new volunteers who will receive full training before the baby season begins. We ask that each volunteer devote at least one day (eight-hour shift) per week on a regular basis.
One of many baby owls we see each year. fence and the owner of the three animals. All went well and the animals were safely returned home, however I was not as lucky. I was stuck in the traffic backup on the return trip to Lusby. Some years back, I was contacted by Montgomery County Police, asking if I could check out an alligator in an elderly woman’s backyard. When I arrived, there was indeed a six-foot alligator in this very upset lady’s backyard! Once I got her barking dog away, the alligator became less aggressive, and was very carefully and safely captured. This amazing creature was eventually taken by the Baltimore Zoo. Working with animals for so many years has been an amazing trip that I have cherished and would do all over again with no hesitation. I have found wild animals to be very intelligent and trusting when handled gently and with compassion. There have been a few exceptions, if they are afraid or have had some previous unpleasant experience. I love what I do, and so do many other people in Maryland who help us at O.W.R.C. every day. If you would like to help save animals and learn more about wildlife, please contact me at (410) 326-0937. I can promise you a fantastic experience! O.W.R.C. will begin wildlife rescue classes in late March and I invite you to contact Cate, our office manager, for more information. Each class qualifies for six CEU’s from the Department Natural Resources and six CEUs from the Maryland State Veterinary Board. Listings for wildlife classes will be posted on our website and the DNR website four to five weeks in advance. Seats are limited and we ask that you register as soon as possible. A registration fee of $35.00 is required. All of our services are free of charge and all of our veterinarians and wildlife specialists are unpaid volunteers. About the Author: Ron Wexler, shown in this photo releasing a recovered young red-tailed hawk, is Executive Director of the Orphaned Wildlife Rescue Center in Lusby.
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would look into it. Transportation-related issues and announcements dominated the governor’s visit. Later that day, the governor stood along MD Rt. 2/4 in the Walmasrt parking lot in Prince Frederick where he announced the project schedule for the newly funded $23.2 million widening of the road from four to six lanes. The governor said that 45,250 drivers that use that stretch of highway every day. The project will widen the four-lane divided highway into a six-lane divided highway as projected to increase to 67,250 Mayor Bruce Wahl led Gov. Hogan and other Gov. Hogan posed for photos with the St. Leonard vehicles per day by 2035. The MD 2/4 project will widen the roadway elected officials on a tour of the Town of Fire Dept. at an event at the Prince Frederick Fire Dept. on Sunday. between Fox Run Boulevard and Commerce Lane. Chesapeake Beach. The construction project is part of Hogan’s $1.97 billion investment in highway and bridge Maryland Secretary of Veterans Affairs George W. Owings III of Owings at a ribbon cutting ceremony improvements across the state. The Maryland Department of for the rooftop replacement project at the Charlotte Transportation’s State Highway Administration Hall Veterans Home. And on Saturday, the governor spoke about will advertise the project for construction this fall. Construction will start in spring 2017 with the the heroin and opioid addiction problem. At the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center, the newly widened road open to traffic in fall 2019. On Sat. Feb. 27, Governor Hogan Hogan said, “The programs we have set in place in announced the project schedule for the newly Southern Maryland aim to strengthen law funded $3 million replacement of the MD 234 enforcement’s ability to target and prosecute drug bridge over Gilbert Run Swamp to improve safety traffickers, as well as increase quality treatment for the 5,642 drivers that use it every day. The MD options for those struggling with addiction.” On Sunday, Hogan returned to Calvert Governor Larry Hogan toured the Town of North 234 project also will widen the road over Gilbert Run Swamp in Charles County. The construction County to meet with members of the Prince Beach on Sunday, stopping in several project is part of the Hogan Administration’s $1.97 Frederick Volunteer Fire Department and later, the locally-owned businesses with Mayor Mark Frazer. billion investment in highway and bridge North Beach Volunteer Fire Department to mark Fleazy Antiques, Chesapeake’s Bounty, Old Town improvements across the state. The Maryland its 90th anniversary. While in North Beach, Governor Hogan Candy, Artworks at 7th Gallery and Bay Wine & Department of Transportation’s State Highway Administration will advertise the project for joined Mayor Mark Frazer for a tour of small Spirits. At each stop, he was greeted by well-wishers, construction this fall. Construction will start in businesses including Calvert Kettle Corn, The including many cancer survivors. Some even Governor Hogan began his Southern Maryland spring 2017 with the new bridge open to traffic in Westlawn Inn, Wheel Clothing Store, Mexico encouraged him to run for president, to which he Restaurant, 7th Street Market, Sweet Sue’s Bake replied that he still has several more years in tour by visiting school children at Cardinal Hickey fall 2018. Also that day, the governor was joined by Shoppe, Lighthouse Signs and Market, Nice ‘N’ Annapolis and much more to do in Maryland. Academy in Owings. overnor Larry Hogan (R) says he and Maryland First Lady Yumi love The Beaches – and when he leaves Annapolis “in seven years” they plan to move here. During his three-day weekend trip to Southern Maryland Friday through Sunday, the governor also told Chesapeake Beach Mayor Bruce Wahl that Yumi would be “looking for house for sale” signs while they were touring the area on Fri. Feb. 26. Wahl asked the governor, while he was here, for $500,000 to construct a half-mile stretch of sidewalk on MD Rt. 261 from Beach Elementary School to Brownie’s Beach. Wahl said the short walk along the narrow, busy highway “is very dangerous” and that Chesapeake Beach has already set aside another $500,000 in matching funds to complete the stretch. Wahl also said he’d like to give the governor “a book of matches” to light a fire under State Highway officials to get moving on the replacement of the bridge on MD Rt. 261 over Fishing Creek. Hogan answered that he understood that the delays were because of BGE utility issues but that he
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Mike Brown, 70 John Michael “Mike” Brown of Dunkirk, passed away on Thurs., Feb. 18, 2016 at the age of 70. Mike was born on May 6, 1945, in Temple, TX, to Margaret A. (Smith) and Homer F. Brown. He graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Industrial Technology from East Carolina University, served in the U. S. Army during the Vietnam War and retired from the U. S. Census Bureau with over 30 years of service. Mike was a member of American Legion Post 206, the Masonic Lodge and
was involved in local politics and charities during his 36 year residency in Calvert County. Mike was an avid East Carolina University Pirates fan and he enjoyed fishing, traveling and spending time with his grandchildren. He was the beloved husband of Anita Brown and loving father of Natalie Kingsbury and husband Greg, Julie Vick and husband Ryan and Kimberly Brown. He was the devoted grandfather of five, and the brother of the late Anne McCutcheon and Phillip Brown. Memorial contributions may be made in Mike’s memory to: Fisher House Foundation, Inc., 111 Rockville Pike, Suite 420, Rockville, MD 20850 (donate.fisherhouse.org). Lee Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.
Peggy Burek, 97 Marguerite A. “Peggy” Burek passed away on Mon., Feb. 22, 2016, peacefully at her home, surrounded by family, at the age of 97. Peggy was born on July 16, 1918 to Alexander and Edith Campbell, in New York City, but grew up in Long Beach, CA. She was married in 1937 to Ambrose L. Burek, USN. She was with her husband and son at Pearl Harbor on Nov. 7, 1941. She also spent two years stationed with her family on Guantanamo Naval Base, Cuba in the early 1950's, as well as other places in this country, lastly Washington, D.C. Peggy joined the federal government as a secretary to finance her children's college education. She retired from the National Park Services, Office of Professional Publications. She loved reading, sewing (especially for others), and participating in the Merrymakers and Sweet Adeline’s Barbershop Singing Group. Music and singing were important in her life, and she sang up until two days before her death. It made her happy. Her religion and her faith in the Lord were of uppermost importance to her, and her faith was reinvigorated by two special friends in the later decades of her life. In more recent days, she would often say, "There is a time to be born and a time to die." Her eye was always on her heavenly home. So, the next time you hear the birds singing, know that is Peggy singing you a song from her new home. She leaves behind her daughter Susan Schmidt and her husband Slip, her son, "Buzz" and his wife Mary Ann, four grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and many dear friends. She was preceded in death by her husband Ambrose “AL” Burek, her older son Alan and her sister Ruth. Lee Funeral Home Calvert in Owings handled arrangements.
Jean Doran, 88 Jean Doran, age 88, died peacefully on Feb. 26, 2016 in Solomons. She was born Mar. 11, 1927 in Long Branch, NJ to Leah and Charles B. Carrigan. She graduated from Holy Trinity High School in
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Washington, DC, then attended Nursing School at Garfield Hospital in Washington, DC, graduating in 1950, and was employed as a nurse. Jean later met her future husband John at the hospital while he was employed as a facilities engineer. Jean married John T. Doran on Apr. 14, 1951 at St. James Catholic Church in Falls Church, VA and together raised 10 children in Chevy Chase. In the mid 70’s, the family moved to Prince Frederick. Shortly afterwards, one of her sons' was diagnosed with Schizophrenia. After numerous attempts to find treatment for her son in hospitals and with various medications, she realized that more specialized help was needed. By the late 1970's, Jean and like-minded friends and other local families faced with similar situations, organized a group to seek better solutions for the care of the mentally ill. Eventually, in concert with the local health department of Calvert County, and some funding provided by the state, they established a local organization called BLESS (Building Livelihood, Education, and Social Success) which served to educate the public, provide assistance to families in crisis and to advocate for those in need of help. In 1988, BLESS was awarded Community Program of the Year by the Maryland Mental Health Association. In 1990, an organizational change took place and the name was changed to Southern Maryland Community Network as it is still known today. In 1994 an 11,000 square foot building was constructed to provide facilities for many important services benefitting families and individuals struggling with mental health issues. In the 90's, Jean continued to seek additional support and advocate for the mentally ill and her group joined NAMI, the National Alliance of the Mentally Ill and formed a local chapter where Jean served as Chapter president until 2005. Jean served on the Mental Health Advisory Committee for Calvert County, as well as the Crownsville Mental Hospital Advisory Committee. In addition to Jean's advocacy work with the mentally ill, she was an avid gardener of organic produce and other plants. She and her husband traveled extensively throughout the globe. As a young adult, she wrote an original play that was performed on live radio in the 40's. Jean is survived by her children, Catherine J. Neal, Eileen Doran-Smith, Sheila Sasselov, John Doran, Mary Murphy, Beatrice Leuzinger, Leah Doran, Nancy Doran , grandchildren Basil and Rhett Leuzinger, siblings Joyce Walsh, Nancy Brierley, and Gail Hazzard. She was preceded in death by her husband John, her sons, Charles and Daniel Doran and brother Neil Carrigan. Family will receive friends on Thurs., Mar. 3 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 105 Vianney Lane, Prince Frederick, MD 20678 where a Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Fri., Mar. 4, at 11:00 a.m.. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to SMCN, 305 Prince Frederick Blvd, Prince Frederick, MD 20678. Rausch Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
Ed Greene, 80 Edward P. Greene, age 80, of Port Republic, formally of Greenbelt, died peacefully at Calvert Memorial Hospital on Feb. 23, 2016. Ed was born on Sept. 29, 1935 in Boston MA to Edward A. and Josephine Greene. The family moved to Daytona Beach Florida when Ed was 16. He received his BS in Math in 1957 and his MS in Physics in 1959 from the University of Florida. He received his MSEE from the University of Maryland in 1980. Ed had a long career, working over 30 years at NASA. He held positions at Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt and at NASA Headquarters in Washington D.C., including Electronic Engineer for Ground Systems Management and Information Systems Manager where he served as the international data systems standards coordinator for the NASA Office of Space Communications. Throughout his career, he published many professional papers. He loved mathematics and computer programming. Ed enjoyed being the treasurer/bookkeeper for several organizations. He was active in the Unitarian Universalist Church of Silver Spring. Ed married Janet Campbell in 1962. They moved to Greenbelt where they raised two daughters. In 2004, they moved to Port Republic. Ed’s love of travel began in 1958 when he and a friend bicycled and hitchhiked throughout Europe. Some of his favorite travels with Janet were to China, Russia, Greece, the Galapagos Islands, Peru, Ireland, Turkey, Poland and hiking the Milford Trek in New Zealand. He also traveled to Nepal, Thailand and India. Ed loved to hike and walk everywhere, including around Greenbelt Lake with his dogs and the shore of the Chesapeake Bay in search of fossils. Ed is survived by his wife Janet, his daughters Amanda (Steve) Hogan and Sandy (Tom Egan) and grandchildren Patrick and Kathryn Hogan. Memorial donations may be made to Calvert Animal Welfare League or the Alzheimer’s Association. Rausch Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
Homer Haiber, 88 Homer Harrison Haiber, age 88, of Charlotte Hall Veterans Home passed away Feb. 27, 2016. He was born June 23, 1927 in Washington, DC to Willian Frederick and Flossie (Grainger) Haiber. Homer was raised in Anacostia and
graduated from Anacostia High School. Homer joined the Army Air Corps Reserve on Aug. 30, 1944 and was discharged on May 22, 1945. He then entered the Army on Jan. 30, 1946 and served with the Signal Service Company until being discharged May 3, 1947 as a Tec 5. He later attended Benjamin Franklin University of Washington DC where he obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting. Homer was employed by the Maryland and Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative Association until retiring July 1, 1994. For many years Homer raised and raced horses and enjoyed games of chance. He also enjoyed singing and dancing with the ladies. In later years, Homer enjoyed the visits and spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Homer was preceded in death by his parents and a brother William Haiber. Surviving are his daughter Patricia McClees and her husband David of Owings; sons Robert Haiber and his wife Debbie of Lauderdale, FL; Donald Haiber and his wife Jan of Fredericksburg, VA and Martin Haiber of Laurel, MD; six grandchildren and six great grandchildren; a sister Sylvia Bogan of Mesa, AZ and brothers James Haiber and his wife Betty of Odenton, MD and Frederick Haiber of Jessup, MD. Friends may call on Fri., Mar. 4, at 11:00 a.m. at Rausch Funeral Home, 8325 Mt. Harmony Lane, Owings, where a service and celebration of Homer’s life will be held at noon. Interment with military honors will follow at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham. Memorial contributions may be made to The National Parkinson Foundation. Rausch Funeral Home in Owings is handling arrangements.
Maggie Hallstead, 59 Margaret Rae Charnley-Hallstead (“Maggie”), age 59, of Calvert Beach was born on Oct. 13, 1956 in Prince Frederick to Robert Benjamin and Mary Harris Charnley. She was called home to be with the Lord on Feb. 17, 2016. Her faith in God was of the utmost importance, and she put her total trust in the Lord. Maggie worked for over 15 years with the Calvert County Public Schools, teaching alternative education students. In addition, she owned and operated a therapeutic massage business. A lover of dance and music, she taught Zumba classes and had an extensive record collection. Maggie was devoted to serving her community, volunteering countless hours with many organizations, including S.M.I.L.E, women’s shelters, local churches, and much, much more. While service to her community was important to her, Maggie’s most treasured times were with her children, Carly and
Danny. One of her greatest accomplishments was watching them graduate from college. Although it’s not easy being a single mother of two, Maggie made it look effortless through her unwavering love and positive spirit. She drew strength from her family and often said, “Raising my children were the best days of my life.” Maggie leaves loving memories to her son, Danny Charnley-Hallstead and daughter Carly Anne Conway and husband Kirk. She is the beloved Grammie of Joy and Grace Conway, and Brielle Medina. Maggie is also survived by her sister, Caroline Groom and husband Kenny, as well as her four brothers: George and wife Loretta, Robert “Bobby” Jr. and wife Inge; Truman and wife Lynn, and Charlie and wife Deborah. She also leaves to cherish her memory many nieces, nephews, and other family and friends. Rausch Funeral Home in Port Republic handled arrangements.
John Henry Gray, 82 John Henry Gray, age 82, peacefully departed this life and began his journey to his heavenly home on Sun., Feb. 14, 2016. He was born on May 3, 1933 to the late Ellen and Joseph Gray. John Henry was educated in the public schools of Calvert County and was a graduate of the Brooks High School Class of 1951. Upon his graduation, he entered the United States Navy and received an honorable discharged after being injured. Upon his discharge from the Navy he began employment with Buffalo Sand and Gravel. He furthered his employment over the years with Howlin Concrete and DynCorp Contractors. He later fulfilled his love for people by becoming a bus driver for Beverly Tours and Freeman, LLC. He and his wife also provided personal transportation for anyone in need. John Henry was a man of faith and his life centered on Christ. He was a member of Ward’s Memorial United Methodist Church most of his life. He
served as an Usher, Trustee, choir member and was a member of the ministerial staff. He was the Church Sexton for many years, taking pride in ensuring that the church was always ready to receive the congregation and visitors. Until his health began to fail, he was a weekly participate at Ward’s noonday prayer each week. Once his health began to fail, he joined his wife and became a member of Mt. Hope United Methodist Church. As a member of Mt. Hope he immediately went to work and became a Trustee, Choir Member for the Mass and Men’s Choir and a member of the United Methodist Men. His faithfulness will be truly missed. John Henry loved to sing and especially the old-time hymns. He loved to play Ping-Pong and usually beat his opponent. He also enjoyed bowling and playing pool. John was also an avid lover of family. He loved spending time with his children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and all his relatives. He would always greet you with a smile. John Henry found his soul mate, Cozzette Holland, and they were joined in Holy Matrimony on May 6, 2000. Truly they were meant to be because you could never find one without the other. They enjoyed traveling, visiting and eating, and eating, and eating. With their combined family they had eleven children. His departure from this life leaves a void that only God and wonderful memories of a life well lived can fill. He leaves to cherish his memory and celebrate his life a devoted wife, Cozzette; seven daughters Gwendolyn Gray, Rita Long (Ronnie), Peggy Clinton (Frank), Carmen Gray, Diane McNeal, Ellen Jones (Elias) and Janet Chase (Michael); three sons, Eric Merritt, John Henry Gray, Jr. and William Holland (Annette); one brother, Edward Gray; one godchild, Dion Gray; 23 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren and many other relatives and friends. John Henry was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Yvonne; sisters, Ruth, Mabel and Hazel; brothers, Louis, Cornelius, Julius; son, Darnell and a host of family waiting to welcome him home. Sewell Funeral Home in Prince Frederick handled arrangements.
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shock, New York City was a great place to be a teenager. Her stepfather, Joseph Ufheil, was transferred to Washington, DC in 1948 and the family lived in Mt. Rainier, MD. There she met and married LeRoy Leverone, her ever-loving husband of 65 years. She had five children: Michael F., Mark L. (deceased), Brian H. (deceased), Theresa R., and Joseph A. She had six grandchildren: Julia and Patrick Leverone (of Michael and Susan), Zachary and Hayley Leverone (of Brian), Madeline and Steven Henderson (of Theresa and Steve). Carolyn retired from the Prince George’s County government, Department of Housing and Community Development, after 21 years of service. Early in her career, she achieved recognition as the first female building inspector in Prince George’s County. She participated in the many school activities of her children, played the organ for church and later joined the choir at St. Anthony’s in North Beach. She volunteered at the Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum, was an active member of the International Soroptimist Club and the Rose Haven Civic Association. An avid reader throughout her life, she could always be found with a book close at hand. Carolyn was always kind, patient, generous, friendly and happy with everyone she knew. She will be remembered fondly. Rausch Funeral Home handled arrangements.
Carolyn Leverone, 85
Margaret entered the work force as a federal employee with the General Accounting Office and later with the General Service Administration, retiring in 1990 after 20 years of federal service. After raising 11 children and 14 grandchildren, Margaret truly enjoyed her solitude. She also enjoyed soap operas, game shows, crossword puzzles, visiting with friends and Bingo at Calvert County Nursing Center. Most of all, Margaret enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is survived by children: Patrick M. McKenna of Ocean City, MD; Joan M. Hahn of TN; Daniel F. McKenna of Hyattsville, MD; Timothy D. McKenna of Hyattsville, MD; Colleen A. Trott and her husband David of Huntingtown; Ann A. Wood of Cobb Island, MD; Shawn W. McKenna of Hyattsville, MD; Maureen M. Zrubek and her husband Tom of Prince Frederick; and Terry A. McKenna and his wife Vaiki. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Margaret was preceded in death by her husband William D. McKenna; children Veronica McKenna and Cecelia Humphries and grandson Matthew Cooper. Memorial contributions may be made to: St. Jude Children's Reasearch Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis TN 38148-0142 (stjude.org/tribute). Rausch Funeral Home handled arrangements.
Margaret McKenna, 87
C a r o l y n Leverone (nee Reynolds), age 85, of the Rose Haven community of North Beach passed away unexpectedly on Sun., Feb. 14, 2016. She was born March 11, 1931 in Kansas City and spent most of her early childhood in Leavenworth, KS with her mother Madeline Hunt, her two aunts and her grandparents. Her mother remarried and the family moved to New York City when she was an adolescent. She attended high school in the Bronx. She always said that, once she recovered from the culture
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Margaret Julia McKenna, age 87, of Huntingtown passed away Feb. 23, 2016 at Calvert Memorial Hospital. She was born July 9, 1928 in Washington, D.C. to Frederick Michael and Margaret Augusta (Watson) Price. Margaret attended St. Francis Xavier and the Immaculate Conception Academy in D.C. She married William McKenna in 1951 and they moved to upstate New York and continued to grow their family, later moving back to Maryland. Upon William’s passing in 1979
Daniel Christopher “Danny� McKnew, age 25, of Owings passed away Feb. 14, 2016. He was born Nov. 20, 1990 in Washington, D.C. to Daniel Paul and Barbara Ann (Bromley) McKnew. He attended elementary and junior high schools in Crofton, MD. The family moved to Calvert County in 2004 and Daniel attended Northern High School and graduated in June 2009. After graduation, Daniel worked for a few years and was a volunteer at Dunkirk
Paul Herrington, 80 Paul Ivan Herrington, age 80, passed away Feb. 19, 2016 at his home. He was born in East Bethlehem Township, Washington County, PA. on Jan.12, 1936. After graduating high school, he served 6 years in the U.S. Army Reserves as a Structural Steel Specialist. He was a MD State Certified Land Surveyor. He is survived by his daughter, Julie Ann Gadway, (Chris) of Huntingtown; and brothers, Earl Herrington of AZ and Lewis M. Herrington of Prince Frederick. He also had three grandchildren, Julia Ellen Smith, (Tommy) of Huntingtown, Shannon Herrington-Sutton, (Josh) of Raleigh, N.C., and Blake Ward Gadway of Prince Frederick. He is great-grandfather to Braden Nicklas Smith. He was preceded in death by his wife, Julia Skwara (Bulla) Herrington, his parents, sister, and his son, Paul David Herrington. He attended Randle Cliff Community Church for many years. He enjoyed going to The Calvert Pines. Services will be private. A repass was held at Adam’s Ribs. Memorial donations be made to Calvert Hospice P. O. Box 838 Prince Frederick, MD 20678. Sewell Funeral Home in Prince Frederick handled arrangements.
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Volunteer Fire Department shortly before he enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard in 2012. His first duty station was Freeport, TX and was there until he was selected for deployment to Kingdom of Bahrain. Daniel left for Bahrain in Jan. and returned to the United States this past Dec. 2015. Daniel had decided to re-enlist in the Coast Guard for an additional two and a half years and was studying to become a medic in Petaluma, CA. Daniel loved life and tried hard to be a good role model for his younger brother and sister, Nicholas and Samantha. Danny is survived by his parents Daniel and Barbara McKnew; brother Nicholas A. McKnew and sister Samantha R. McKnew all of Owings; grandparents Margaret McKnew of Beltsville and Edla Bromley of Riverdale, MD. He is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Danny was preceded in death by grandparents Arthur McKnew and Eugene Bromley. Memorial contributions may be made to: Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka KS 66675 (woundedwarriorproject.org). Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.
Bob Miller, 90 Robert Ray “Bob� Miller, age 90 of Solomons, passed away peacefully on Feb. 19, 2016 in Solomons. He was born on May 11, 1925 in Cleveland, TN to the late Minnie Yoder Miller
and Fred L. Miller. He was the loving husband to Augusta Woolford Miller whom he married on June 26, 1947 in St. Paul United Methodist Church in Lusby and she preceded him in death. Bob graduated from Bradley High School in Cleveland, TN and went on to join the U.S. Navy on Oct. 11, 1943. He was honorably discharged on June 4, 1946 and was recalled in 1951 during the Korean War. He served on the USS Eaton – DDE-510 and was stationed at the U.S. Naval Mine Warfare Test Station in Solomons. Bob moved to Calvert Co. in 1944 from
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Tennessee where he met his wife Augusta. He worked for SMECO as a Lead Supervisor for 43 years. He was a member of the St. Paul United Methodist Church, St. Leonard Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad Auxillary, Calvert County Lions Club, and the American Cancer Society. The family received friends at St. Paul United Methodist Church where a funeral service was offered on Wed., Feb. 24 with Rev. Walter Beaudwin, Rev. Charles Harrell, and Rev. David Showalter officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were Donald O’Neill, James Tettimer, Jason Atherton, Brian Thrasher, Thomas Hance, III, Thomas O’Neill, Joshua Tettimer, Matthew Tettimer, and Christopher Tettimer. Honorary Pallbearers were the members of St. Leonard Volunteer Fire Department. The family requests memorial contributions to be made to the St. Paul United Methodist Church, 11000 H.G. Trueman Road, Lusby, MD 20657, St. Leonard Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad, 200 Calvert Beach Road, St. Leonard, MD 20685, and / or Asbury Solomons Benevolent Care Fund, 11100 Asbury Circle, Solomons, MD 20688. Funeral arrangements were provided by Rausch Funeral Home, Lusby.
Mary Stockman, 86 Mary Helen Stockman, age 86, of Huntingtown, formerly of Fort Washington, MD, was born May 9, 1929 and passed away on Tues., Feb. 23, 2016. She was the beloved wife of 62 years to the late Harvey M. Stockman, Jr. She was the loving mother of Ronnie Stockman and his late wife Kathy, Karon Stockman, Carol Howsareand her husband Bill, and Tracy Stockman. Mary was the devoted grandmother to Scott Stockman and his wife Marci, Dennis Stockman, Richard Howsare and his wife Rita, Matt Howsare, and Rachael Stockman. She is also survived by four great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1041 MD Rt. 3, North Building A, Gambrills, MD 21054. Lee Funeral Home Calvert in Owings handled arrangements.
Mae Sullivan, 79 Mary W. (Mae) Sullivan, age 79, peacefully passed away on Feb. 18, 2016 in Prince Frederick following an extended illness. Mae was born on March 20, 1936 in Philadelphia to Patrick and Kathleen (Lloyd) Kilcoyne. Mae married JJ Sullivan in 1957 and they started their family in Philadelphia, moving to Prince George’s County three
years later. She was parishioner at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in Riverdale and was involved with the Teen Club, CCD, and Girl Scouts. She was active at the Prince Georges County Elks Lodge #1778 for many years, including serving as President of the Ladies of the Elks. She moved to Calvert County in 1988. She was a member of Jesus the Divine Word Catholic Church in Huntingtown. She was preceded in death by her husband, James J Sullivan, and her significant other, William P Flanagan. She is survived by three children: Kathleen Campbell of Huntingtown; Mary Pat Knight of Glenview, IL; and Kevin P Sullivan, Sr. of Port Richey, FL; and two sisters: Kathleen Patricia “Patsy” Perrera of White Hall, MD; Margaret “Margie” Brennan of Maitland, FL. She loved her seven grandchildren: Kevin P. Sullivan, Jr. (Lisa) of Toledo, OH; Selina Sullivan of Toledo, OH; James “Jimmy” Campbell (Natalie) of Lusby; Brian Campbell of Northglenn, CO; Samuel “Sam” Knight, Elizabeth “Lia” Knight, and Riley Knight of Glenview, IL Mae, the matriarch of the family, was a beloved mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, cousin and great-grandmother. She was a lively, strong woman who relished parties, cherished her family and always welcomed old and new friends. We will miss her. A Memorial Mass was celebrated at Jesus the Divine Word Parish in Huntingtown on Feb. 26. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children Research Hospital. Rausch Funeral Home handled arrangements.
Johnny Vinciguerra, 63 On Thurs., Feb. 25, 2016, John “ J o h n n y ” Vinciguerra, of Port Republic, entered into eternal peace at the age of 63. He was born in Washington, DC, on Oct. 7, 1952, to Dolores (Giuffreda) and Joseph Vinciguerra. He was a loving and devoted father to his three daughters; Nicole (Joey), Angela (Ricky), and Julie (Ryan). He cherished Linda Vinciguerra, the mother of their daughters, his granddaughters; Gabriella, Annabelle, and Emma, and his treasured partner, Michelle. He also leaves behind many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Johnny had a deep love of sport fishing and being out on the water, where he spent countless hours. He loved all types of music, and he never met a stranger. If someone needed his help, he was there for them, no questions asked. Memorial contributions may be made in Johnny’s memory to the Calvert County Humane Society, P.O. Box 3505, Prince Frederick, MD 20678 or St. Jude’s Childrens Hospital, P O Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148. Lee Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.
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Through March 2 Observe and interact with artists as they work in temporary studios in the Murray Arts Building.
The Art of John $ 6FKDϑQHU J. Luray 6FKDϑQHU This dynamic Southern Maryland artistic couple hosts a show in the Mezzanine Gallery.
When Thoughts Through March Become Art 6th UPCOMING EVENTS Discovering Spring: Poetry Reading Open Mic Sunday, March 20, 2:30 - 4:00pm Family-friendly poetry reading and open mic, inspired by Spring.
Fairy & Gnome Home Festival Sunday, April 24, Noon - 4:00pm A magical afternoon of games, crafts,and house building, plus great photo ops, music, food, and more!
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CURRENT EVENTS Boating Safety Class Scheduled Drum Point Flotilla, U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, is conducting a Maryland Boating Safety Education Class beginning on Mar. 21. The class will consist of three, four-hour class sessions on Mon., Tue., and Thu. evenings from 6:00-10:00 p.m. on Mar. 21, 22 and 24. The class includes boat nomenclature and identification, trailering, rules and regulations, legal responsibilities, handling emergencies, and more. A Maryland Boating Safety Education Certificate (blue card) will be issued upon successful completion of the course. A final test will be given on Mar. 24. Classes held at the Community Resources Building, classroom 2, 30 Duke St., Prince Frederick. Cost is $20. For details and pre-registration call: R. T. West, (410) 535-2035, or go to: drumpoint.org. Walkins will be accepted only if space permits. For those born after July 1, 1972: this course satisfies the requirements for operating a vessel in Maryland and a Maryland Department of Natural Resources Certificate of Boating Safety Education will be issued on satisfactory completion. Youth Art Show at Calvert Marine Museum The work of Calvert County Public School students will be exhibited at the Calvert Marine Museum thru Mar. 31 in recognition of Youth Art Month. The opening reception will be held on Fri. Mar. 4 from 5:00-6:30 p.m. For info, contact Jessica Valadie, at (410) 535-7204 or valadiej@calvertnet.k12.md.us. 3’s Company For March 2016, Artworks@7th presents the artistic skills of two seasoned artists along with the works of a very special guest - a talented young student artist from St. Mary’s College of Maryland. The oil, watercolor, pen and ink, and mixed media pieces of member artists D. Basile and Aimee Henderson, and, the mixed media creations of student artist Ashley Sherer will be on display and are sure to excite and impress! The show runs thru Mar. 27; opening reception and complimentary refreshments Sat., Mar. 5 from 1:00-5:00 p.m. Gallery Hours are Thu.-Sun., 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Artworks@7th, 9100 Bay Ave., North Beach. (410) 286-5278 or visit artworksat7th.com.
Friday, March 4 March Youth Night First Friday: A youth art exhibit reception and charitable event for the Southern Maryland Youth Orchestra & Choir (SMYOC) sponsored by the Leonardtown Business Assoc. Art projects by students in grades 3-12 will be on display thru Mar. 30 in the Leonardtown Arts Center, 2nd floor, 22660 Washington St., Leonardtown. Opening reception 5:00-7:00 p.m. SMYOC small ensembles - brass, strings, voice and woodwinds provide music either in the Square (weather permitting) or inside. The full SMYOC group is over 70 members strong and has participants from Calvert, Charles and St. Mary's Counties. Participating businesses will donate a percentage of sales to help raise money for SMYOC. 5:00-8:00 p.m.
Stallings Williams Post 206, 3330 Chesapeake Beach Rd. E., Rt. 260, Chesapeake Beach, in the lower-level dining room. The dinner includes all the trimmings, salad and beverage for $12. Public invited. Call for more information (301) 855-6466.
Disney Dazzler Concert: If you or your favorite youngster love Disney, you will “Feel the Love Tonight” when performers sing a magical romp. Bring a child, grandchild, neighbor or your best friend to enjoy the music and to be “Part of Your World.” Costumes and princess dresses are welcome! Hosted at Calvert Library Prince Frederick at 2:00 p.m. Info: (410) 535-0291.
audience with surprising facts about the food, clothes, manners, and pastimes of her realm. If playing football is a crime and roasted peacock is for supper you know Her Majesty is visiting. She even teaches her favorite dance, the galliard. This interactive adventure begins at 7:00 p.m. For Galesville Community Square Dance Party: info, call Robyn Truslow (410) 535-0291 or No partner, previous experience, or lessons (301) 855-1862. needed. Live music! Traditional Appalachian dance tunes. Supported by the West River North Beach House & Garden Club: An Improvement Assoc. All ages welcome! informational presentation by Calvert County Adults/$10, Ages 5-17 yrs:/$5, under 5/free. 5:30 Master Gardner Melanie Crowder will speak p.m. Potluck dinner (optional), 7:00 p.m. about the Bay-Wise Program preceding the family-friendly dancing; 8:30-10:00 p.m. more monthly meeting. Public invited. 7:00 p.m., challenging dancing. Galesville Memorial Hall, North Beach Town Hall. Contact: Deborah 952 Galesville Rd. Info (301) 926-9142 or visit Noyes (571) 334-0289. communitysquaredance.wordpress.com. Sons of the American Legion Meeting: At American Legion Stallings Williams Post 206, Sunday, March 6 & 13 Chesapeake Beach, monthly meeting, 7:00 p.m. in the Upper Level Meeting Hall. All Members Chesapeake Community Chorus: This are urged to attend and make their voices heard. all-volunteer chorus that performs concerts to For more info, call Commander Ward at (410) benefit Calvert County charities is looking to add 610-7217. ALPost206.org. new singers. No auditions are required. Practice sessions will be held on both days from 4:00-6:00 p.m. North Beach Union Church, 8912 Wednesday, March 9 Chesapeake Ave. Contact Larry Brown, Director (301) 855-7477 or email at Pa Pop’s Doo Woop: Take a trip back to the lbrown9601@verizon.net for more information. 50’s and 60’s and hear the catchy beats and fantastic harmonies that make DooWop music what it is. Get up and dance to music from the Sunday, March 6 Beach Boys to the Four Seasons! 12:00-1:30 p.m. CSM Ward Virts Concert Series-The Merling Southern Anne Arundel County Senior Ctr., 27 Trio: A classical trio of piano, violin and cello, Stepneys Lane, Edgewater. Call (410) 222-1927 recognized as one of today’s premier ensembles, or visit aacounty.org/aging for more info. brings together musicians from Polish, Japanese and Dutch backgrounds. Doors open at 2:30 Calvert County Quilt Guild: Learn new p.m. Limited seating. Free. College of Southern techniques from member demonstrations, share Maryland, Prince Frederick Campus, Bldg. B, your quilting questions, and be inspired by Multipurpose Rm., 115 J.W. Williams Rd., show-and-tell. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Meeting Prince Frederick. Info (443) 550-6011 or visit begins at 7:00 p.m. St. Paul's Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 25 Church St., Prince Frederick. Info csmd.edu/Arts. (301)520-5726 or visit our calvertcountyquiltguild.org. Monday, March 7
Tyrannosaurus Rex: All ages are welcome to learn about one of the largest predators that ever walked the earth. A lecture in vertebrate paleontology by Dr. Thomas Holtz, Jr. Free, open to the public. 2:30 p.m. Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Rd., Solomons. Info: Traci Cimini (410) 326-2042 x62. calvertmarinemuseum.com.
Genealogy Club: Club member Bobbie Bold will talk about “Getting Started with Research.” Now that you have your information together, what do you do with it? Come learn more! All are welcome. 12:30-2:00 p.m. Southern Anne Arundel County Senior Ctr., 27 Stepneys Lane, Edgewater. Call (410) 222-1927 or visit aacounty.org/aging for more info.
Spaghetti Dinner and Bake Sale: The annual Lothian Ruritan with expanded salad bar, our resident baker will be baking Italian bread and smothering it with garlic-butter minutes before being served. Four sauces: vegetarian, ground beef, ground beef and Italian sausage, and ground turkey. Gingerbread and sweet lemon sauce for dessert. $10/adults, $5/children 6-12. All profits donated to Farmers and Hunters feeding the Hungry. All money collected from the sale of fresh baked goods will be donated to the Charlotte Veterans Home, Charlotte Hall. 3:00-6:30 p.m. Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, 122 Bayard Rd. Lothian.
Summer Camp Fair: Dozens of camps, sports clubs, vacation bible schools, scouting organizations and many other fun summer programs will be present at the Fair. If you are looking for enriching activities for your children this summer, come see all that our local camp providers have to offer. 6:30-8:00 p.m. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way. Info: visit CalvertLibrary.info or contact Janice Kenney (410) 535-0291 or (301) 855-1862.
Importance of Native Bees: The decline of honeybee populations is a well-publicized phenomenon, yet the status of native bees is little known. Join Calvert Nature Society and the Calvert County Division of Natural Resources host speaker Sam Droege, a biologist at the USGS Patuxent Wildlife Research Center in Laurel. Sam will share his amazing close-up photos while discussing the importance of native bees. In 2001, he launched the first survey of North America's native bee population. Calvert County Natural Resources staff and volunteers have helped to collect bees from a wide variety of habitats, which has resulted in at least six new state records. Program supported by the Cove Point Natural Heritage Trust. 7:00-9:00 p.m. Register at.calvertparks.org/event-2079558. Free, registration appreciated. For adults and older teens. CypressSwamp@co.cal.md.us.
Saturday, March 5 Calvert County for Hillary: Committee meeting 10:00 a.m. Mt. Hope Community Center, 104 Pushaw Station Rd., Sunderland. Phone banking every Wed., 8:00-9:00 p.m. Dem HQ, Prince Frederick. calvertdems@gmail.com.
Downton Abbey Tea: Calvert Library invites you to celebrate the six years of pleasure and education as the PBS series winds to an end. Calvert Library “Meets-Up” at Dream Weaver Café in Prince Frederick from 3:30-5:00 p.m. to share tea, sweets, savories and “Crawley” favorite moments, in the fashion of Downton Abbey. Period attire is encouraged! Please register. $25, payable at any Calvert Library. For more info call Calvert Library at (410) 535-0291.
Family Night Bingo: Northern High Band Boosters host this event at Northern High Roast Beef Dinner: Informal dinner from School’s cafeteria in Owings. Enjoy a fun night of 5:30-7:00 p.m. hosted by the American Legion Bingo! Win a Basket of goodies worth over $100.
Door prizes and raffles too! Doors open 4:30 p.m. Early bird games 5:30 p.m., regular games 6:00 p.m. $20 for 20 regular games; $10 for ages 10 and under. Contact northernmusicboosters@gmail.com for info.
Winter Marches On Concert Series: The final show brings The Electric Brigade from the U.S. Naval Academy. This high-energy band has set the standard in popular-music entertainment for U.S. Navy Bands. Come early to get a seat. 7:00 p.m. Calvert Library Prince Frederick. Info: Robyn Truslow (410) 535-0291.
Thursday, March 10
Laughter Yoga: Creative and playful simulated laughter and breathing exercises. It is all about practicing and welcoming abundant joy into our lives! Lower stress, get energized and help increase productivity. Never done laughter yoga before? There is no experience necessary. You have laughed before, right? Becky Johnson from Jelly Belly Laughter, LLC will teach all you need to know to participate. The only prerequisites are an open heart, an open mind, and a willingness to be playful! Sign up at the front desk. 10:00 Tuesday, March 8 a.m.-10:45 a.m. Southern Anne Arundel County Ctr., 27 Stepneys Lane, Edgewater. Call Family Night Dinner: An informal dinner of Senior (410) 222-1927 or visit aacounty.org/aging for pizza ($8 +for extra toppings), chicken fingers & more info. fries ($6), fries ($2) hosted by the American Legion Auxiliary Stallings Williams Post 206, Rt. 260, Chesapeake Beach, in the lower-level dining Sat., Mar. 12 & Sun., Mar. 13 room. Public welcome. Info: (301) 855-6466. Calvert Artists' Guild Spring Art Show: Enjoy ALpost206.org. and purchase artworks of a dozen talented artists Living History at Calvert Library – Queen of Southern Maryland in mediums such as Bess: Celebrate Women’s History month with watercolor, acrylic, clay, textile, and jewelry. Calvert Library Prince Frederick. Actress Mary 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. daily. Southern Maryland Ann Jung performs a living history as Good Sailing Association, 14990 Solomons Island Rd., Queen Bess. Queen Elizabeth Tudor presided Solomons. Info, please contact: Peggy Hovermale over England’s Golden Age of exploration and (301) 593-2950, pjhovermale1@yahoo.com Gerry Wood (301)863-9663, the arts in the 1500’s. So what was life really like or in the Renaissance? Her Majesty will astonish the gbwood2@verizon.net.
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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.
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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.