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Late Breaking News Distinguished Young Women Honored
Congratulations to the winners of the 2nd annual Distinguished Young Women of Calvert County Showcase this past Saturday. Nearly $4,000 in cash scholarships were awarded along with multiple opportunities for the young ladies to apply to colleges offering in-kind scholarships. The Class of '17 winners from Calvert, Huntingtown, Northern and Patuxent High Schools in various categories were: Swati Singh, Natalie Baczynski, Natalie Cloak, Hannah Frere, Josephine Hall, Britton Luker, and Haley Flanders.
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Calvert County Sheriff Mike Evans has announced the Detention Center’s first successful graduation using the new in-house GED Program. The Detention Center has previously transported inmates to other facilities to allow them to test. But the Detention Center recently acquired four new computers for the purpose of administering the GED tests in-house. Once the software was installed and the testing room was set up, the first GED test was administered. There are a total of four separate tests that must be passed in order to acquire a GED. The first inmate that tested in the Detention Center passed all four tests on his first attempt.
Councilman Resigns
A tearful North Beach Councilman Greg McNeill said an emotional goodbye at his last council meeting on Mar. 10, saying it had been a pleasure to serve. McNeill, his wife Jena and their son, Nixon will be moving to a new house which is one block outside the town limits, meaning he must give up his seat as a town councilman.
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Beach Fees Going Up Non-residents of North Beach will be shelling out more money to visit the beach this summer. At the council meeting Mar. 10, council members voted to double the cost of family passes and raise most admission costs by $1 per person. The move is to offset the more than $40,000 in operating shortfall from 2015. The last increase in beach fees was in 2014. The cost for out-of-county residents will be going up the most. Family passes for a family of five living outside of Calvert County will double from $200 to $400. The daily cost for out-of-county children between the ages of 3 -11 will increase from $8.00 to $9.00, and out-of-county adults will go from $15 per person to $17.00 per person. Out-of-county senior citizen fees (ages 55 and up) will increase from $8 to $9. Family passes (five people) for Calvert County residents will also double this year from $100 to $200. The daily cost for in-county children (ages 3-11) will remain at $4.00 each, but adult beach fees will increase from $6.00 to $7.00 per person. Waterfront Manager Richard Ball said last season, the beach had to be closed to additional visitors four times because there was no more room. “It was just unreal,” he told council. “We need more manageability.” Mayor Mark Frazer acknowledged that the higher fees may reduce the number of paying visitors, but result in the same or additional revenue. “If you’re trying to achieve a more manageable beach – and we have a situation you can’t control – we need to reduce the quantity (of people).” He noted that last season, there were 47,000 people “on our postage stamp beach.” If visitor numbers remain constant, the
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increases would result in close to $65,000 in additional revenue to the town for April 2016 through June of 2017. Beach fees are reinvested into Capital Improvements for the town. Frazer also noted that parking lots in North Beach remain free to visitors, even though the town pays for rental of the land, which is increasing again for this season as well. Council Member Randy Hummel expressed concern about the higher costs but said visitors get more family-friendly value in North Beach than at other nearby beaches on the Chesapeake Bay. “We’re squeezing the beach fees pretty hard. I was down there last summer and there was getting to be pushback and grumbling about the fees. But at Bayfront Park (in Chesapeake Beach) they’re $1 over us and they offer nothing. And we’re a lot more than Breezy Point, but the dynamics here are completely different.” Fishing fees for out-of-county visitors will remain the same. The cost for the first pole stays at $5.00 and the second pole at $3.00. Season fishing passes remain at $65. It is still free for Calvert County residents to fish from the pier at North Beach.
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Watch Local Osprey Cam For those of you hooked on live wildlife cams, you’ll be interested to know that we now have one of them perched over a local osprey nest! Chesapeake Beach Mayor Bruce Wahl says one of the cameras the town purchased for its surveillance system on the Chesapeake Beach Railway Trail was installed last week above an osprey platform where a pair raised three offspring last year. The ospreys are due back anytime and it’s hoped that this live camera feed will allow us to watch their nesting activities close-up this year. Chesapeake Beach Public Works Director Jay Berry and his team installed two large nesting platforms 2 -1/2 years ago in the marsh off Fishing Creek and the Trail. That first year, it was after the mating season had ended. But last year, a pair of osprey claimed one of the platforms and raised a family there. “We decided to install the camera last week in advance of their return this year.” The other platform remained uninhabited last year. “We saw osprey sitting on it occasionally but
The Osprey Cam can be seen from the Chesapeake Beach Railway Trail. It’s located in the marsh north of Fishing Creek. Chesapeake Beach Public Works Osprey come back to our area installing the new Osprey Cam. each March around St. Patrick’s Day, and stay until fall. Wahl says the Chesapeake they did not nest there,” Berry adds. “We wanted to install the Beach nesting platform was claimed camera now so we would not last Mar. 15, so the ospreys should disturb the nesting pair,” Mayor be back any day. The male appears Wahl says. “There’s no guarantee first and rebuilds the nest. The the ospreys will come back this year, female returns about a week later but we see no reason why they and shortly thereafter, lays eggs. The new camera should allow won’t. So we’re ready, and waiting for them!” Wahl says the wireless viewers to watch the ospreys bring camera cost about $2,300 and is fish and other food to their nest, owned by the town so there are no incubate their eggs, and watch chicks hatch and mature. additional costs or fees. Mayor Wahl says this Osprey Cam is solar-powered, so the resolution is “pretty decent” and viewers should be able to watch the osprey nest at night as well. The live local Osprey Cam feed
Two eaglets are expected to hatch at the National Arboretum in Washington DC this week. Photo credit: American Eagle Foundation and Dorothy Royce. Live Eagle Cam can be viewed at eagles.org.
will be available on the Town of Chesapeake Beach web site at chesapeake-beach.md.us and we will also put a link to the cam on our web site, ChesapeakeCurrent.com for your easy access. We will publish updates for you throughout the season in the print Chesapeake Current and online as well, so watch for those! The cam and platform are located more than 100 yards into the swamp, so the nest cannot be disturbed by people. You can see it from the 3rd finger pier on the Chesapeake Beach Railway Trail, where there’s a plaque installed on the railing. Berry says while testing the camera, “We saw a beaver or a muskrat messing around in the swamp nearby – so it’s already very interesting to watch! There’s a lot of wildlife out there.” Wahl says he has been mesmerized by the Bald Eagles, Mr. President and First Lady, shown on the American Eagle Foundation’s Eagle Cam at the National Arboretum in Washington DC this year. “They are fascinating. The Eagles lay eggs much earlier than the ospreys – their two eggs are expected to hatch any day.” You can watch that cam at eagles.org/dceaglecam/. Wahl says he’d also like to install an Eagle Cam in Chesapeake Beach in the future, “Because, you know, we do have a lot of them nesting around here!”
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Drug Take-Back Day Upcoming The Maryland State Police in cooperation with CAASA (Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse) and the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office will host a Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Sat., Mar. 26. Check the Anne Arundel County web site for additional locations in that county. The drop off locations are available seven days a week, 24 hours
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a day in a continuing effort to keep prescription medications out of the wrong hands. Keeping a household free of unused prescription medications is an important step to curtailing the prescription drug abuse issue in Calvert County. The drop-off locations are located at Maryland State Police, Barrack U and the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office in Prince Frederick.
Cyclist Dies in High-Speed Chase On Mar. 10, at approximately 4:35 p.m., members of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Bureau and Crash Reconstruction Team responded to the intersection of MD Route 2-4 (Solomons Island Road South) and West End Boulevard, Port Republic, for a report of a motorcycle involved in a collision. Due to the severity of the collision the Crash Reconstruction Team assumed the investigation into the events of the collision. During a preliminary investigation the following was determined: That same date, at about 4:28 p.m., two sport bikes were observed by a deputy just north of Broomes Island Road traveling southbound on MD Route 2-4 at a high rate of speed. One of the motorcycles was doing a wheelie at the time and both bikes were splitting lanes, traveling between vehicles. The Deputy notified the Control Center of the observed violations and made a U-turn at the nearest crossover in order to conduct a traffic stop of the cyclists. After activating emergency equipment and attempting to stop the motorcycles, the riders of both sport bikes accelerated to speeds of approximately 130 to 140 miles per hour. Both motorcycle riders appeared to be aware of the police vehicle presence and continued to travel southbound nearing Broomes Island Road. Several deputies were in the area, and upon noticing the additional police vehicle, both motorcycles made a U-turn at Broomes Island Road and proceeded northbound towards the busy Prince Frederick Town Center. Deputies attempted to keep up with the motorcycles and observed one of the motorcycles, described as a blue/white and black in color, make a U-turn at Whispering Woods subdivision crossover and began to travel southbound on Maryland Route 2-4. Several deputies, who were responding from the Prince Frederick area, continued to attempt to stop the motorcycle traveling southbound. The second motorcycle, a black and yellow 2007 Honda, continued northbound towards the Prince Frederick Town Center. As deputies attempted to get the operator to stop the motorcycle, the operator swerved all over the roadway, passing vehicles on the shoulder at speed exceeding 130 miles per hour. Deputies had traffic stopped just prior to entering the Prince Frederick Town Center in an effort to stop the motorcycle. The motorcycle made a U-turn through the grassy median just south of the blocked intersection of Old Field Lane in Prince Frederick and proceeded southbound on Maryland Route 2-4. The deputies continued to attempt to get the motorcycle to stop; however,
due to the high rate of speed and fast acceleration, police vehicles had a difficult time following the motorcycle. The motorcycle continued southbound on Rt. 4 at a high rate being operated in a reckless manner, violating numerous traffic laws with blatant disregard for public safety, during the evening rush hour traffic. As the motorcycle passed the intersection of Broomes Island Road, he passed two stationary police vehicles with lights and sirens activated, without stopping. The motorcycle continued southbound where other deputies were located. Due to the speed of the motorcycle and the wanton and willful disregard for the safety of the public the operator was displaying, deputies began stopping traffic at intersections the motorcycle was approaching in an effort to avoid crossover collisions. As the traffic volume was already heavy, due to the rush hour, several vehicles were stopped or nearly stopped at the intersection on Maryland Route 2-4 and West End Boulevard. As the motorcycle approached slower traveling traffic, it struck the rear of a 2010 Toyota Rav-4, which was in the left turn lane for Western Shores Boulevard. Upon striking the Toyota, the operator was ejected from his motorcycle and continued to travel in a southerly direction. The operator then collided with the rear of a 2014 Ford F-150, which was stopped at the time. Deputies immediately began rendering first aid to the operator who was unconscious, but breathing on his own. While en-route, to Calvert Memorial Hospital the operator’s condition worsened and EMS staff began administering cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Upon arrival to the hospital, the operator was assessed and pronounced dead by the CMH ER Staff. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Baltimore, will perform an autopsy in order to determine the exact cause of death. The deceased operator was later identified as Troy Alexander English, a 20-year-old male of Patuxent River, MD. The operators and occupants of other involved vehicles did not sustain significant injury. All involved were evaluated on the scene by EMS. It appears that reckless driving by English and speed are factors in this collision; however, the investigation is ongoing at this time. During the course of the investigation the investigators identified the second motorcycle operator and are following up on that information. It was determined that even prior to police contact the motorcycle operators were travelling at such high speeds that had they T-boned another
vehicle, the likelihood of the crash resulting in death or serious bodily injury to the occupants would have been significant. DFC Beisel of the Crash Reconstruction Team, along with other investigators, are investigating events that led up to this collision. Anyone who may have witnessed the
motorcycles in Calvert or St. Mary’s Counties is asked to contact DFC Beisel at (410) 535-2800 ext. 8417 or beiselww@co.cal.md.us. Individuals may also contact Sgt. V. Bortchevsky of Criminal Investigations Bureau at (410) 535-2800 Ext. 2540 of bortchvi@co.cal.md.us with additional information.
Local Arrested After Attacks On Mar. 5, just after 2:00 p.m., Anne Arundel County Police officers responded to the Target store, located at 7951 Nolpark Road in Glen Burnie for a fight call. Responding officers were informed that the male suspect possibly smoked PCP in the Target bathroom, then walked up to several female victims and assaulted them. After the initial attacks, the suspect then walked to another section of the Target store and approached another female victim. He grabbed the purse that she had on her shoulder and began pulling it from her. The victim gave the purse to the man in fear of being assaulted. A woman who was with the suspect grabbed the purse away from him and gave it back to the victim. The suspect then left the store and was taken into custody by responding officers. Police say evidence of PCP was recovered from the suspect. None of the victims was injured.
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The suspect was transported to Eastern District station where he was charged accordingly. The man arrested was identified as 39-year-old Frank Eugene Pratt who lived in the 1500 block of Columbia Beach Road in Shady Side. Anne Arundel County Police charged him with attempted robbery, 2nd degree assault, disorderly conduct, CDS possession not marijuana, and CDS possession paraphernalia.
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Crime Blotter Calvert County Sheriff’s Dept. Reports CDS Violations Deputy M. Naecker conducted a traffic stop Mar. 13 at the intersection of Ferry Landing Rd./Southern Md. Blvd., Dunkirk, on a vehicle being driven erratically. The driver, Brandon Brown, 24, of Huntingtown, was charged with CDS possession-not marijuana (heroin), two counts of paraphernalia possession (hypodermic needles and smoking devices) and for failure to obey a traffic control device.
paraphernalia (metal container). He was arrested and taken to the Detention Center for processing.
A traffic stop on a vehicle being driven in an unsafe manner near the intersection of N. Solomons Island Rd./Main St., Huntingtown was conducted by Deputy S. Maran on Mar. 5. The driver, Harvey Crone, 43, of Port Republic, was found to be under the influence of a Dissociative Anesthetic (PCP) and unable to operate a vehicle safely. He was placed under arrest for possession of a dangerous nonnarcotic drug (PCP), possession of paraphernalia (plastic wrapper) A traffic stop on a vehicle at the intersection of and for driving while impaired by drug(s). Patuxent Pt. Pkwy./Solomons Island Rd. in Solomons was conducted on Mar. 11 by Deputy G. Gott. The On Mar. 3, Deputy R. Evans conducted a traffic stop driver, Michael Green, 39, of Lusby, was found to be on a vehicle being driven unsafely at the intersection of in possession of an illegal substance. He was Rt. 4/Chaneyville Rd., Owings. The vehicle’s driver, transported to the Detention Center and charged with Latinia Holland, 45, of Chesapeake Beach, was found CDS possession-not marijuana (cocaine), possession of to be in possession of an illegal drug (K2/Spice) and paraphernalia (scale) and with traffic violations. possession of paraphernalia (crack pipe). While Holland was being processed at the Detention Center, On Mar. 10, Deputy T. Marshall and other units from a secondary search revealed an additional drug (crack the Sheriff’s Office responded to Mason Rd. in Prince cocaine) and paraphernalia (plastic baggie) in her Frederick, for the report of CDS activity. The three possession. She was charged with CDS possession-not occupants of a vehicle, Miranda Bryant, 29, of marijuana (crack cocaine), CDS possession-not Huntingtown; and Bertina Thompson, 25, and marijuana (K2/Spice), possession of paraphernalia Shantell Hurley, 27, both of Prince Frederick, were (crack pipe and plastic baggie), possession of detained. All three were arrested and charged with contraband in a place of confinement, and for driving possession of a synthetic narcotic (Endocet), possession a motor vehicle on a suspended license. of a dangerous nonnarcotic drug (Alprazolam) and for possession of paraphernalia (cut straw). Deputy T. Marshall conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle being driven in an unsafe manner on Feb. 29 at Deputy T. Mohler conducted a welfare check on Mar. Rt. 4/Hospital Rd., Prince Frederick. Andrew Gates, 9 on a vehicle pulled over on the side of Plum Pt. 31, of Prince Frederick, was found to be in possession Rd./Cecil Ln., Huntingtown. He determined the of CDS a synthetic narcotic (Suboxone). He was occupants, Jacob Traas, 30, of Lusby and Candace arrested and transported to the Detention Center for Traas-Harrod, 32, of St. Leonard, both to be in processing. possession of an illegal substance. They were both arrested and charged with CDS administer equipment A check welfare stop was conducted by Deputy R. possession/distribute (syringe) and for possession of a Wilson on Feb. 29 on a vehicle that was partially pulled dangerous nonnarcotic drug (Adderall). off the roadway at Rt. 4/Skinners Turn Rd., Owings. He discovered the driver, Laquawn Holland, 34, of On Mar. 7, Deputy G. Gott conducted a traffic stop at Lusby, passengers, Brittany Bell, 25, of Prince the intersection of S. Solomons Island Rd./Sweetwater Frederick and Amaris Ford, 26, of Lusby were all Rd., Lusby. The driver, Judith Chambers, 48, of showing signs of intoxication. Holland was charged Lusby, was found to be in possession of an illegal with CDS possession-not marijuana (PCP) and for substance. She was transported to the Detention multiple driving offenses; Bell and Ford were both Center and charged with possession of crack cocaine charged with CDS possession-not marijuana (PCP). and possession of paraphernalia (wrapper). They were all transported to the Detention Center and processed accordingly. A traffic stop on Mar. 5 was conducted by Deputy M. Trigg on a vehicle being driven in an unsafe manner on Destruction of Property Hallowing Pt.Rd/Mason Rd., Prince Frederick. He On Mar. 12, Deputy G. Gott responded to Rousby discovered John Brzozowski, 33, of Bryantown to be in Hall Rd., Lusby, for the report of damage to a vehicle. possession of a controlled dangerous substance Between 11:00 p.m. on Mar. 11 and 11:00 a.m. on (morphine) and possession of paraphernalia (tin can). Mar. 12, someone had broken the rear window, He was transported to the Detention Center and dented a side panel and punctured the side tires of the charged with multiple traffic violations, including victim’s rental vehicle. driving while impaired, possession of morphine and paraphernalia possession. Deputy P. Mosely responded to S. Solomons Island Rd., Solomons on Mar. 9 for the report of a suspect Deputy T. Mohler conducted a traffic stop, Mar. 5, on seen damaging a boat that was occupied by the owner. a vehicle being driven in an unsafe manner on Plum It was determined that Daniel Garris, 27, of Solomons, Point Rd., Huntingtown. The driver, Nicholas Guyot, was responsible for cutting four dock lines to the 33, of Shady Side, was found to be in possession of a victim’s boat. He was arrested and charged with controlled dangerous substance (Xanax) and Malicious Destruction of Property less than $1,000.
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Trooper First Class Matthews responded to the 800 block of Oyster Bay Place, Dowell at 2:54 a.m. on Mar. 10 for a reported suspicious vehicle parked in a garage. It took numerous attempts to awaken the driver, Faisal Mouloua, 20, of Fairfax, VA. Drugs and drug paraphernalia were observed inside the vehicle. A probable cause search revealed cocaine, crystal methamphetamine and marijuana. Mouloua was Thefts The report of multiple thefts from boats at Reliable arrested and incarcerated at the Calvert County Marine, H.G. Trueman Rd., Solomons, was Detention Center for drug charges. responded to by Deputy G. Gott on Mar. 7. Someone entered the secured, fenced-in boatyard sometime A vehicle on Bayside Rd., Chesapeake Beach was between 1:00 p.m. on Mar. 5 to 8:25 a.m. on Mar. 7 stopped on Mar. 13 at 12:27 p.m. by Trooper First and stole multiple items from several boats. Damage Class Newcomer for traffic violations. A strong odor of was also done to several boats. Items stolen include: marijuana was emitting from inside the vehicle. The fishing rod and reels (several Offshire Okuma and driver, Nicholas T. Doerk, 19, of Chesapeake Beach, Offshore Penn brands), boat monitors, binoculars, and a juvenile passenger were placed under arrest for gauges, radar unit, motor modules and a motor ECM possession of marijuana, possession of prescription drugs for which neither had a prescription (Morphine module. and Xanax) and possession of drug paraphernalia. The On Mar. 11, Deputy A. Locke was dispatched to the juvenile was released to his mother after being Northern High School on Chaneyville Rd., Owings, transported to the hospital for a possible overdose. for the report of a theft. The victim had inadvertently Doerk was incarcerated at the Calvert County left their Apple iPhone 6, driver’s license and credit Detention Center. card on a desk while school was in session and later Destruction of Property discovered it stolen. Trooper First Class Matthews responded at 7:49 p.m. Deputy A. Moschetto was contacted on Mar. 7 by a to the 6600 block of Hallowing Point Rd., Prince victim who reported their Verizon Brigadier cell phone Frederick for a Malicious Destruction of Property was stolen from a counter at the Rod ‘n’ Reel complaint on Mar. 3. The victim reported that Restaurant. When the victim returned to retrieve it, he following an argument, he removed his vehicle from his parent’s driveway. The victim responded back to discovered it missing. the residence to remove a vehicle owned by his brother. Deputies responded to Harvard St., Apple Ct., Forest After driving a short distance, he realized the right front Trail, C Ave. and Kings Creek Dr., St. Leonard, for the tire was flat and appeared to have been punctured or report of multiple thefts from (mostly) unlocked slashed. Charges are pending against Rodney L. vehicles. These thefts took place Feb. 29-Mar. 1 during Thomas, 55, of Prince Frederick, for malicious the overnight hours. Stolen items include an Apple destruction of property. iPod, Apple cellphone charger, wallet, money, credit cards, jewelry, tool kit, a purse, power invertor, XM On Mar. 8 at 2:51 p.m., Trooper Kaitz investigated a Radio, 1st Brand car seat and several gas cans. complaint for possible attempted burglary/destruction of property in the 9300 block of Sea Oat Ct., North On Feb. 29, Deputy J. Livingston responded to a Beach. A door to the vacant residence had been broken medical office on Solomons Island Rd., Huntingtown, and several young adults had been seen sitting on the for the report of a theft/burglary. Sometime between steps of the residence in recent days. 10:00 a.m. on Feb. 28 and 10:00 a.m. on Feb. 29 someone entered the office safe and removed money. Disorderly Conduct The case is suspended pending further information. Trooper First Class Esnes responded at 10:47 a.m. on Mar. 10 to Calvert Memorial Hospital Emergency Room for a reported disorderly subject. Randy A. Maryland State Police Reports Boarman Jr., 29 of Mechanicsville, was located in the parking lot. While attempting to handcuff Boarman, CDS Violations On Mar. 1 at 11:14 p.m., Trooper First Class he broke free and fled on foot. He was caught and Matthews stopped a vehicle on Rt. 4 in Sunderland for arrested. Boarman was taken back into the hospital for traffic violations. Rory M. Lohman, 41, of a pre-existing self-inflicted laceration on his wrist. He Huntingtown, appeared to be under the influence and again became disruptive and had to be physically was given a series of the standardized field sobriety tests. restrained in order to administer a series of pain CDS and paraphernalia were observed in plain view medications. After treatments and a psychological inside the vehicle. A plastic container with synthetic evaluation were completed, Boarman was taken to the marijuana was also located. Lohman was arrested and Calvert County Detention Center. incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center. Thefts On Mar. 7 at 3:06 p.m., Trooper Warrick observed On Mar. 12 at 3:23 p.m., Trooper First Class Costello Zachary M. Sullivan, 24, of Huntingtown driving in responded to the Stoney’s Kingfisher’s Restaurant in the lane next to him on Rt. 4 near Plum Point Rd., Solomons for a theft report. The manager said that four Huntingtown. Tpr. Warrick was aware of an active suspects entered the restaurant, ordered food items and warrant for Sullivan and initiated a traffic stop. Sullivan beverages and left without paying. Surveillance video was placed under arrest. During a search, Percocet was was provided and two of the suspects were identified. found, and Sullivan advised he did not have a One was a juvenile, she was located, arrested and prescription for the drug. He was incarcerated at the released to her parents. Rudolph M. Johnson, 20, of Calvert County Detention Center and was Lusby, was also identified. Charges are pending for Johnson. The investigation continues. additionally charged with possession of the CDS. Deputy S. Rediker was dispatched on Mar. 8 to S. Solomons Island Rd., Solomons, for the report of a person who has repeatedly been leaving sharp objects on his driveway, causing damage to his vehicles. It was determined a tire was punctured from one of the objects purposely left behind.
Anne Arundel Hiring Police Officers Anne Arundel County is currently accepting applications for sworn police officers who are currently or previously certified in the state of Maryland. The deadline to submit an application is Mon., Mar. 28 at 11:59 p.m. The salary range is $44,156 - $87,146. Salary may be higher than base depending on applicant's years of experience and/or current salary. Maximum starting salary as of January 14, 2016 for Lateral entry officers is $51,189. Previous certified candidates must have been separated in good standing from a law enforcement unit within the last three (3) years. This is full-service local law enforcement work in the protection of life and property and the enforcement of laws and ordinances. Nature and Variety of Work This work involves responsibility for performing, under general supervision, duties in patrol, traffic, investigations, administration, and support services. Duties may include shift work, outdoor work, and exposure to dangerous conditions. Work requires an understanding of law enforcement work and departmental rules and procedures. Minimum Qualifications Graduation from high school; successful completion of recruit training and probationary period; and a valid non-commercial Class C motor vehicle operator's license, or equivalent license from another state. U.S. Citizenship is required. In addition to be considered for this recruitment, applicants must submit documentation of: 1. Applicant must be currently MPCTC certified and have successfully completed a recognized entry-level training program which was continuous in nature and included Entry-Level Firearms and EVOC Training as part of the academy curriculum 2. Current Certification as a Police Officer by MPCTC and must have worked for a full service law enforcement agency in Maryland. Note: This is a Safety Sensitive position and employees in this position are subject to Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS) and Alcohol testing. Supplemental Qualifications Current or past experience must contain the following job duties: Enforcing state and local laws; enforcing state and local traffic ordinances; pursuing and subduing prisoners and making physical arrests; responding to highly stressful and/or hostile situations; and investigating traffic incidents. Selection Process Applications will be evaluated on the basis of education and experience, a polygraph examination, panel interview, and background investigation. The polygraph focuses on domestic violence, criminal activity, previous employment, motor vehicle/criminal record, drug/alcohol usage, and integrity/unethical acts. Applicants must also undergo a psychological evaluation and pass a comprehensive medical examination as a condition of appointment. Reasons for disqualification may include, but are not limited to: poor work history, poor driving record, felony conviction, falsification of application or other documents, inability to competitively complete any of the component parts of the selection process, or any other disqualifying causes determined by the Police Department and/or the Office of Personnel. Additional information and application may be found on the Anne Arundel County Police Department web site at aacounty.org/police. To speak with a Police Recruiter, please call (410) 222-8672.
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Local Hospital Planning Expansion
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alvert Memorial Hospital (CMH) is planning a major expansion and renovation project with a goal of making it more competitive with other hospitals that provide private patient rooms. At the Board of Calvert County Commissioners (BOCC) meeting on Mar. 15, CMH’s President and CEO Dean Teague was joined by Monty Suder, Owner’s Rep for the Hospital, and Anthony Bladen, Vice President of Operations gave a presentation detailing a new, three-story hospital tower that will provide upgraded levels of care. Teague says if all goes according to plan, they hope to “have a shovel in the ground in the spring of 2017.” The goal is to complete the project in 2020. The first floor of the new tower, which would be constructed to the left of the current front entrance and add 43,500 square feet, would expand outpatient services and medical offices. The second and third levels would each provide 20 private patient rooms. Another 27,000 square feet of the existing hospital would be remodeled, with total
Aerial view of the planned expansion.
The new, three-story tower would be built to the left of the current hospital entrance (shown in beige shading).
construction at over 70,000 square feet. This would make nursing assignments more efficient and “provide a lot better patient experience,” according to Teague. He further explained that the standard in hospitals today is to provide patients with private rooms. Most of the 43 rooms at CMH are now semi-private, and in situations where patients with certain diseases or conditions require private rooms, they lose 12 or so bed spaces. This renovation would provide a total of 80 private patient rooms. He said that at the end of the project, all patient rooms would be identical and offer new features, such as a strobe light to signal to the hearing impaired that someone was entering their room. The expansion would also allow for an “observation ward” which would free up space in the emergency room for patients under observation or awaiting tests. Teague said the hospital would also like to expand other services, including infusion oncology. Teague said the state asks that in hospital expansion projects, 10% of the cost be raised through local philanthropy. This would mean that CMH would need to raise $3 million to $5 million.
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Town Approves Vacation Rentals North Beach Town Council has voted unanimously to adopt an updated zoning ordinance, with the biggest change being the addition of a short-term vacation rental license. Under the new rules, owners of furnished properties that are rented for a few days, or a few weeks, must register the properties at town hall. Along with the application for a “special exception,” they must pay a fee of $350 per unit. There will be a one-time fee of $150 for an inspection by the town’s code enforcement officer to assure that the property is livable, and representative of the town. One requirement is that if the property was built before 1978, it must be lead compliant. Town Treasurer Joanne Hunt said this new rental category will help the town – and the county – better track and collect the county’s 5% lodging tax. The town gets 4.5% of the lodging tax and the county keeps .5%.
The town says based on a review of the most popular online booking sites, there are more than a dozen properties in North Beach that are vacation rentals. Yet only three are in compliance with paying the required lodging tax. Hunt said this could be a substantial form of additional revenue for the town, especially in the future. Mayor Mark Frazer said applications are due in Town Hall by May 1. “It’s a sticky situation and this will help us get a handle on it.” Hunt said, “We will notify the people we believe are operating vacation rentals and give them the warning… then initiate a penalty if they do not comply.” Fines for operating a vacation rental without a license will be up to $50 per day. Anyone operating such a vacation rental in the Town of North Beach is encouraged to contact Town Hall for an application for the “special exception,” and a copy of the new
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APPROACHING RETIREMENT By Lyn Striegel
There are 10,000 baby boomers turning 65 every day for the next 19 years. And, many of those have no retirement plans in place. Why do you need a retirement plan? For the same reason you go to a doctor to solve a medical problem. Professional assistance to help you create a retirement plan you can achieve and live with is critical. There is no way most of us can understand all of the retirement investment options that are available or how those options might be put to good use in your retirement plan. Only those whose job it is to constantly review such options can give us the kind of advice we need. Here is the good news—your investigation of professionals will not cost you money, only time. Creating a retirement plan can be done at any age and at no cost. What is required is your commitment to doing it and your time and energy. Problems have solutions. You may not like the solutions you come up with as you create your retirement plan, but at least you will have solutions to review. The time to start planning for retirement is now and that is true whether you are a baby boomer or in your 30’s, 40’s, 50’s or wherever. Planning is not rocket science—it begins with a willingness to take a hard and honest look at your own financial situation. We are lucky to have a variety of resources at our disposal to educate ourselves about retirement. Where to start? How about looking at your own company’s 401(k) plan—you know, the one you signed up for when you joined the company. When was the last time you took a look at the investment options made available through your own 401(k) plan? Remember that the investment choices you make when you are young and able to withstand the downturns in the marketplace will not be the ones you need to choose when you are older and close to retirement. Take a look at what
you have and if you do not understand the options made available to you, talk to somebody at the company or outside of it. Learn for yourself. By the way, while you are taking a look at that 401(k), please check your beneficiary designations. Are they up to date? Are your beneficiaries still your parents or have you updated to include your spouse and children? Use all available resources to educate yourself. Today, the number and variety of free online investment education services is staggering. Every brokerage firm, insurance company and bank has a website full of learning tools, including retirement calculators, that will help you understand where you are and where you need to be. Or, if you prefer, your local library has hundreds of books available to you free of charge. Imagine what you want out of your retirement and start getting organized. The huge home you had to raise your children, now gone, can be a troublesome burden at order age. Is it time to start looking to downsize? Have you planned to move to another state to be closer to loved ones in retirement? What do you know about the cost of living in another state? Will your retirement plan cover those costs? Get your thoughts together and then seek a professional opinion about how to get where you want to be. Why is it that we go to doctors for second opinions but most of us never bother to get a second opinion about our retirement plans? Never be afraid to meet with multiple advisers—you want to find the right fit for you and that may take time. When you meet with a professional, arm yourself with information about you, your finances and what you want to get out of your retirement. If you have already been working with an investment professional and are not happy with the relationship, call them. Meet with them.
Discuss your concerns. If you are still not satisfied, talk to others. Never become obsessed with the daily financial news. You are thinking and planning for the long term and you do not want to get sidetracked by the ups and downs of the market. Once you have a retirement plan, stick to it. It’s fine to watch the financial news but keep in mind this is entertainment, nothing more. One thing that is critical whether or not you are close to retirement. Plan for your loved ones. Get a will or a living trust. Make sure you have a current power of attorney, both medical and financial, so if something happens to you, someone you love will be able to take care of you. Make it easy on your loved ones. Get all your documentation together in one place including insurance policies, car and boat titles, etc. Remember—“it’s not an if, it’s a when.” When you die, leave behind a plan for your loved ones, not a mess. Finally, while we all might think that having wealth is critical to happiness in retirement, it turns out that the most powerful predictor of satisfaction after retirement is
the extent of a person’s social network, not wealth. Maintaining your social networks, giving of yourself to others, these are the predictors of retirement happiness. Talk to your friends and neighbors. How many times have you heard someone who is retired say they are busier in retirement than when they were working. That’s because retirement can certainly be the time in life when you give back to others and that, in itself, will bring happiness. This is your retirement. To get the most out of it, you need to make it work for you. Good luck with your retirement! I will be talking about estate planning on March 18th at noon and on March 31st at 6:30pm at Rod N Reel. Call 301-855-2246 to reserve your space—it’s free and I’d love to meet you. 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.
Introduction to Genealogy Research Tuesday, March 22 7 - 8:30pm Calvert Library Prince Frederick
Interested in getting your genealogy started? Steve Davidson from Maryland's State Library Resource Center and formerly the Assistant Library Director at the Daughters of the American Revolution will give you tips to start the process and point out the great resources available through the library and other free websites.
Calvert Library events are accessible to individuals with disabilities. For special needs, please contact us at least 2 weeks prior to the event at 410-535-0291.
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that Wilbur met Lisa Brown in 2008, and the next Harlequin Romance Novel began. On Christmas Day 2011, Wilbur proposed. On Aug. 30, 2013, Wilbur and Lisa married on Solomons Island and blended their loving families together. He leaves to cherish fond memories: a devoted wife, Lisa Beverly; mother, Lois Beverly; father, Wilbur McKay Beverly, Sr. (Rose); one son, Wilbur McKay Beverly III; three daughters, A'Daytra, Aliyah, and DeAndrea; three grandchildren, Jordan Beverly, Jada Baker, and Nahla Baker; two grandmothers, Edith Taylor and Ernestine Beverly; two brothers, Clinton Beverly (Ingrid) and Bryan Parker (Traci); sister, Michelle Niles, and a host of other relatives and friends. Sewell Funeral Home in Prince Frederick handled arrangements.
Wilbur McKay Beverly, Jr., was born Mar. 15, 1966, to Wilbur McKay Beverly, Sr. and Lois Beverly of Lusby He transitioned from this earthly life on Feb. 16, 2016, after a lengthy illness, at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Wilbur attended Calvert High School in Prince Frederick. He was active in many sports and especially enjoyed playing baseball and basketball. As a young man, Wilbur always had drive and ambition. At the age of 15, he started his first job working at a laboratory in Solomons. His passion to become an electrician eventually led him to a Will Bunn, 24 vocational program at Great Mills High W i l l i a m School. His hard work paid off when he Chaney Bunn, became a long-time employee with The known as “Will,” age Architect of the Capitol in Washington, 24, passed away Mar. D.C. Wilbur retired only when his health 10, 2016. He was began to fail. born Oct. 9, 1991 in Wilbur's personal relationship with Arlington, VA to God was developed at an early age, and he Christopher was a faithful member of Greater Mount Reginald and Donna Zion Church until his health started to decline. Wilbur enjoyed listening to all Lynn (Chaney) Bunn. Will was raised in Lothian and gradutypes of gospel music, but the old-time spirituals were his favorite. It was at church ated from The Calverton School where he
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excelled at soccer. He graduated from Salisbury University in 2014 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science. Will was employed as a layout foreman with Environmental Quality Resources working in site restorations and construction. In his leisure time Will enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing, animals, gun collecting and spending time with family and friends. Will is survived by his parents Christopher R. and Donna Chaney Bunn of Lothian; siblings Philip Bunn and his fiancé Rebecca Gilgore of Pennsylvania and Elizabeth and Spencer Bunn of Lothian. He is also survived by his grandfather Philip Bunn of Wymondham, England and nephew Brantley Bunn of PA. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Barbara Bunn and Richard Sr. and Mary Mac Chaney. Memorial donations may be made to: Chaney Foundation, c/o CFAAC 914 Bay Ridge Road Ste. 220, Annapolis MD 21403. Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.
Lou was a devoted husband, father and grandfather who was addicted to steamed crabs, coffee, sweet tea, cigarettes, crosswords and let’s not forget, his secret stash of sweets he ate while watching his favorite team, the Redskins. He loved talking to anyone about his years as a Maryland State Trooper. Upon his retirement, he took on a new love and occupation as a waterman. Steamed crabs every night; he said “this is the life.” His knowledge and patience was immeasurable. Lou is survived by his wife of 47 years, Anne B. Dick; his children, Jennifer Kaye (Rich) of OK; Michelle Dornberger (Danny) of MD; and Larry “Michael” Dick of MD; step-son, Ernest “Ralph” Hinson (Norene) of MD; grandchildren, Clint Preston of TX, Kristina and Michael Dick of MD, and Darin and David Dornberger of MD; step-grandchildren, Tiffany, Philip and Jonathan Hinson, and Mason and Daniel Oursler; great grandson Brentley Hinson; former sons-in-law, SGT. Michael W. Dornberger and Randy Miller; and lifelong friends, Karen and Jimmy Jacobs. Memorial donations may be made to: Calvert County Watermen's Association, 12925 Spring Cove Drive, Lusby MD 20657. Nicholas Craig, 24 Rausch Funeral Home in Lusby Nicholas Shaw handled arrangements. Craig, age 24, of St. Leonard, passed Mike George, 59 away Feb. 29, 2016 M i c h a e l in Herndon, VA. He Gregory George, was born Jan. 22, known as “Mike,” 1992 in Clinton, age 59, died Mar. 2, MD to Dewey Shaw, 2016 at his home in Jr. and Tama Teresa St. Leonard. He was (Totten) Craig. born Sept. 2, 1959, Nick was raised in Calvert County and in Altoona, PA. He attended Calvert High School. was the son of the He was employed as a Security techniJames and Genevieve George. cian. He retired from Giant Food after 28 Nicholas enjoyed the beach, watching football, cheering for the Washington years of service as a meat cutter. He Redskins, playing video games on his X-Box, became the caregiver of his parents until and spending time with his nieces and their deaths in 2013 and 2014. Mike loved music and he would nephews. Nicholas will be missed by so many. His know any song and artist that came on the infectious laughter and big heart made radio. He was an incredibly hard worker, people want to instantly become friends with who also loved to garden and do yard work. him. He loved his family and loved to help Surviving are his father Dewey S. Craig, Jr. of OK; sisters Lindsay Kauten and her them out. Mike was known as a great husband Brian of Prince Frederick, and friend, he loved people and had many Allison Craig of OK, brothers Christopher friends he kept in touch with. He is survived by his children, Craig of Waldorf, and Sean Craig of Prince Derrick and Kristy Joines; brother, Kevin Frederick. Nick was preceded in death by his George (Pam), Huntingtown; sisters, mother, Tama Totten Craig, his grandpar- Melissa Shrawder, Dunkirk; Jennifer ents Dr. George III and Corinne Totten, (Tim) Nash, St. Leonard; Amy (Scott) Wojcik, New Freedom, PA and 15 nieces and Dewey S. Craig, Sr. Rausch Funeral Home in Owings and nephews. Mike is preceded in death by his handled arrangements. brother, Timothy George, and parents James and Genevieve George. Lou Dick, 75 A Mass of Christian Burial was R e t i r e d celebrated on Mar. 8 at St. John Vianney Trooper First Class Catholic Church in Prince Frederick. Louis “Lou” Dick, Interment followed in the church Jr., age 75, passed cemetery. Pallbearers: Derrick Joines, away Mar. 9, 2016 in Brian Shrawder, Kyle Shrawder, Logan Prince Frederick. Wojcik, Eric George and Rick Lacey. Born May 19, 1940 Memorial contributions may be made in Jersey City, NJ, he to St. John Vianney Church. was the son of the Rausch Funeral Home in Port late George Garrison and Helen J. Mosteller. Republic handled arrangements.
Gloria Garner, 63
She married Richard Franklin Henry on April 1, 1961 and he preceded her in death on August 14, 2015. She is survived by her daughter, Linda Henry Allen and her husband Gordon, and her grandchildren, Rebecca Jill Williams and Joseph Thomas Allen. Memorial contributions may be made to: Calvert Hospice, P.O. Box 838, 238 Merrimac Court, Prince Frederick MD 20678. Rausch Funeral Home in Lusby handled arrangements.
Gloria Mae Garner was born Aug. 23, 1952, to the late Clara Blake Garner and the late Owen Garner, Sr., in Prince Frederick. She departed this life quietly on Feb. 20, 2016, at age 63 at her home in Lusby, surrounded by her loving family. Gloria was educated within the Calvert County Public School (CCPS) system, graduating from Calvert Senior High School in 1972. She would later be employed by CCPS for over 20 years as a cafeteria employee. Many students who passed through her lunch line gave her hugs and kisses when they saw her, remembering her smile, warmth and generosity. Gloria was united in holy matrimony to Larry B. Gross on Aug.7, 1978. From this union one son was born, Bernard K. Gross. Gloria's favorite pastime was watching action-packed movies while crocheting. She made over 3,000 quilts and kindly gave them away as gifts. Gloria loved hosting gatherings for her family and friends. She was an amazing cook and made sure that everyone was well fed. She also loved animals. She enjoyed feeding the birds, raccoons, squirrels, stray dogs and cats, etc. and even adopted a few along the way. Gloria is survived by her devoted husband Larry; her son Bernard and wife Melissa; two grandchildren: Jaelen and Lauren; mother-in-law, Ellamae Weems Gross; eight sisters, Diane (Cliffton) Johnson, Betty (Carlton) Spriggs, Carol Holsey, Merle Garner, April Garner, Tracy Garner, Lashann Garner and Janay (Darnell)Chase; three brothers: Earl Garner, Michael Garner and Antonio Garner; one step-sister Dianne Harrod; three step-brothers: Linwood Harrod, Arthur Harrod and John Harrod and a host of other relatives and friends, including dog, Dino. Gloria was preceded in death by her parents, Clara and Owen Garner, Sr.; brothers, Owen Garner, Jr., Ronald "Head" Garner and Harold Garner; step-mother, Elva Garner; twin nephews, Arnez and Nanez Mitchell and niece, Keisha Garner. Sewell Funeral Home in Prince Frederick handled arrangements.
Patricia “Patsy” Ann King, of Prince Frederick, and previously a long time resident of Upper Marlboro, died peacefully on Mar. 9, 2016 at Calvert Memorial Hospital after a hard fought two-year battle with cancer. Patricia was born July 8, 1937 in Washington, D.C. and grew up in the Seat Pleasant area of Maryland where she graduated from Suitland high school in 1955. She was a member of the Job’s Daughters organization as a youth and worked for many years at the U.S. Department of Treasury. Patricia was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, cousin and beloved friend to many. She enjoyed both hosting and traveling to visit friends and family, playing cards and other table games, and made beautiful crochet gifts which will be cherished mementos for countless friends and family. She is survived by her childhood sweetheart and loving husband of 53 years Thomas “Tommy” King; children Gayle Leigh (King) Harding of Greenbackville, VA; Cynthia Ann (King) and William Griffin of Kensington, MD; and ten grandchildren whom she adored: Michael, Lauren, Bryan, Daniel, Amber, Mackenzie, Nicole, Layla, Molly, and Hunter. She is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbors and friends – many of which she considered adopted family. She is preceded in death by her parents, Kenneth Malcom and Ida (Moulton) Trundle. The family would like to extend a special thank you to her caring niece and close friend, Lyn Jackman, who stood by her side for many years and provided a key support system during her battle with cancer. George P. Kalas Funeral Home in Edgewater handled arrangements.
Anna Henry, 92
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Anna Henry, age 92 of Lusby, formerly of Baltimore, passed away peacefully on Mar. 4, 2016 at her residence. She was born Jan. 5, 1924 in Williamstown, PA to the late Sylvester J. and Mary V. to Harry Owings Promeneski. (Moreland) Klein.
T i m o t h y “Tim” Owings Klein, age 51, of Chesapeake Beach passed away Mar. 2, 2016 at his residence. He was born July 19, 1964 in Prince Frederick and Anne Allene
several years. In her leisure time Helen enjoyed carving birds, painting and crafts. She is survived by three children, Albert Michael Kulle of WV, Matthew Anthony Kulle and wife Linda of Greenbelt, Ann Helms and husband Douglas of Owings. She is also survived by grandchildren Brian, Steven, Shane, and Michael Kulle, and Marissa and Hunter Helms, and by a sister Thelma McConkey and husband Ronald of LaPlata. She was preceded in death by her parents and by a son Mark A. Kulle. Memorial donations may be made to: Forestville V.F.D., 8321 Marlboro Pike, Upper Marlboro MD 20772. Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.
Tim was raised in Chesapeake Beach and graduated from Calverton High School. He married Melissa Herbert on Oct. 28, 2007 and they made their home in Chesapeake Beach. Tim was employed as a charter boat captain and loved being on the water. In his leisure time he enjoyed music and played bass in many bands. Tim was a loving husband and father who was always quick to compliment someone and always had a smile, he never had a bad thing to say about anyone. Tim is survived by his wife Melissa Jane Klein of Chesapeake Beach; sons Benjamin P. Morradian of North Beach, and Marshall O. Klein and Benjamin J. Luby both of Chesapeake Beach. He is also survived by siblings: Brenda A. Knopp of Deale, Carolyn E. Ward of Chesapeake Beach, Bernard M. King, Jr. of Friendship and Barbara Ann Morton of Georgia. He was preceded in death by his brother, Gordon W. Klein. Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.
Evadean Lint, 92 Evadean Cliff Lint, age 92, passed away Mar. 10, 2016 at Sunrise Senior Living of Annapolis. She was born Sept. 16, 1923 in Albion, NY to Fenimore and Anavieve (Cook) Cliff. Evadean was raised in Albion and moved to Washington, D.C. in 1941. She married Howard C. Lint in 1946 and they made their home in D.C. before moving to Suitland and eventually to Rose Haven in 1977. Evadean was employed as a computer programmer for the Census Bureau, retiring in 1978. She was a member of NARF and the South County Concert Association at Southern High School. In her leisure time Evadean enjoyed organization, computers and eating at Trader’s and Mamma Lucia’s She is survived by her daughter Janlyn L. Green and her husband Terry of Owings; grandchildren Brandon T. Green of Arlington, VA and Kendall L. Green of Owings as well as a brother Lloyd Cliff of Denver, CO. Evadean was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Clayton Lint, in 2002. Rauch Funeral Home handled arrangements.
Helen Kulle, 76 Helen A. Kulle, age 76, passed away Mar. 8, 2016 at Calvert Memorial Hospital. Helen was born Jan. 7, 1940 in Washington, D.C. to Maynard and Gladys (Warden) Donn, and raised in Capitol Heights, MD. She was a graduate of Suitland High School and worked as a bookkeeper and crossing guard after high school. She was later employed as a police officer at Reagan National Airport for over 30 years, and retired from Reagan National as a Background Investigator. She moved to Chesapeake Beach in 1994, and had been a resident of Calvert County Nursing Center for the past two years. Helen was a volunteer firefighter and EMT at Forestville Volunteer Fire Department where she was a lifetime member, and had served as President for
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Daniel Maggard, 51 Daniel Lee Maggard, age 51, of Port Republic, passed away on Mar. 1, 2016 at his home. He was born on Oct. 29, 1964 to BB and Adele Maggard in Cheverly, MD. Daniel worked with his father in the plumbing business around the county. He is survived by his son, James Dawe Maggard, his father, BB Maggard (fiancĂŠ Florence Tippett), his mother, Adele Maggard brother, Terrance L. Maggard and a sister Cheryl Ann Dulley. Rausch Funeral Home in Port Republic handled arrangements.
Bobby Marcey, 61 Robert Steven “Bobby� Marcey, 61, of Hyattsville, passed away Mar. 3, 2016 at NMS Healthcare of Hyattsville. He was born Jan. 5, 1955 in Arlington, VA to Richard Calvin, Sr. and Anne (Souder)
Marcey. Bobby was raised in Arlington and attended public schools. He worked as a self-employed painter throughout Virginia. Bobby played youth sports as a kid and later played semi-pro football for the Fairfax Chargers. In his leisure time Bobby enjoyed sports, cooking and coaching youth sports. He also enjoyed local sports teams especially the Washington Redskins, Washington Nationals, and Maryland Terrapins basketball. Bobby is survived by his mother Anne Souder of Prince Frederick; brother Richard C. Marcey, Jr and his wife Karen of North Beach, and sister Sue White and her husband Tom of Northfield, VT. He is also survived by his niece Gretchen Marcey of San Francisco , CA; nephews: Phillip Marcey of North Beach, and Joseph and Scotty Downing, both of Fairfax, VA; as well as his beloved grand nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his sister Karen Marie Marcey and his brother Michael Patrick Marcey. A memorial service and celebration of Bobby’s life will be held at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to Huntington’s Disease Society of America, Metro Chapter. Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.
Elaine Parker, 76 On Jan. 24, 1940, Elaine Ruth Parker was born in Prince Frederick, to the late Amos Ellis Young, Sr. and Alverta Young. She passed away Feb. 21, 2016 at age 76. As a life-long resident of Calvert County, she attended public schools and graduated from William Sampson Brooks High School in 1958. Her career journey allowed her to serve children in the Calvert County Public School System as a dedicated school bus driver for many years. She also worked diligently as a billing clerk for 18 years at Calvert Memorial Hospital. Her greatest joy was being the wife of Waverly Parker for 56 years. They were united as one on Jan. 16, 1960. When you saw one, you saw the other because the couple spent all their time enjoying life and each other. She cherished their time together and when her health declined, she wanted him by her side constantly. On the few occasions when he went to work, she found pleasure and comfort in just hearing his voice on the phone. Their family consisted of five sons and included Dale Darnell (deceased), Dewayne Waverly, Erwin Lynn (deceased), Bryant Lamont and Trabin Forte, Sr. and one daughter, Kim. She also has four beautiful grandchildren, Latonya, Darnell, Trabin, Jr., and Abigail and two great-grandchildren, Anaiya and Sarnaiia. Elaine was a faithful member at Carroll Western United Methodist Church and gave her all to the God's service. She was a dedicated Communion Steward and served as Chairperson of the Health and Welfare Committee. Additionally, she was a doorkeeper in the house of the Lord as a member of the Usher Board. Elaine loved going shopping and on trips with her husband, Waverly. She was always smiling and had a great sense of humor that brought laughter to all in her presence. She was a great cook and her home was filled with love. She was an outstanding wife and mother and was devoted to the men in her life. She was blessed to have many devoted friends and truly cherished the moments they shared.
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She leaves to cherish her memory, siblings, Leonard (Mildred), Amos, Jr. (Bertha), Alene (Arthur-Deceased) James Richard (Elver), Alice (Terry), Bernard, Eugene (Brenda-Deceased) and Beatrice (Frank). Elaine also has four sister-in-laws, Estella Willett, Maryann Bell, Grace Parker, and Gloria Parker. Elaine leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends. Elaine was preceded in death by her sister, Lucille Alverta and her brothers, Alfred Lee (Darlene) and Glenn Roosevelt. Sewell Funeral Home in Prince Frederick handled arrangements.
Betty Raley, 83 Elizabeth Jane “Betty� Raley, age 83, passed away Mar. 14, 2016 at her residence. She was born Nov. 3, 1932 in Washington, D.C. to Harvey Charlton and Dorothy Mae (Addis) Harris. Betty was raised in NW Washington, D.C. and attended public schools there. She married Clifton Wright Raley on Nov. 3, 1951 and they lived and raised their family in Greenbelt before moving to Calvert County in the mid 1980’s, living full time for the past two years in Owings. For over 20 years they had wintered in Sarasota, FL. Betty was employed as a school bus driver in Prince George’s County for 25 years. In her leisure time, she enjoyed swimming and loved dancing, attending her children’s sporting events and riding roller coasters. She also loved spending time with family, especially her grandchildren. Betty is survived by her husband Clifton, her children Caron E. Sisson of North Beach; Sharon R. Sherbert and her husband Julius of Owings; LouAnne R. Boehm and her husband David of Islamorada, FL; and Colleen R. McClair of Huntingtown; grandchildren: Angela Stickell, Wendy Currie, Dennis Miller, Joshua Morehead, Jason Boehm, Marissa and Miranda Yost, Clifton Bridegum and Drew McClair. She is also survived by great-grandchildren: Haylee and Savannah Stickell, Brody Willis, Elizabeth and Ethan Currie, Brooke Boehm, and Colt Bridegum, and a sister Carol Cave of David-
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sonville. She was preceded in death by sisters Ardith Ritter and Elaine Walker. Visitation will be Thurs., Mar. 17 from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at Rausch Funeral Home, 8325 Mount Harmony Lane, Owings. A Celebration of Life Service will be Fri., Mar. 18 at 11:00 a.m. at Rausch Funeral Home – Owings. Memorial donations may be made to either the North Beach Boys & Girls Club, P.O. Box 413, North Beach MD 20714 or the North Beach V.F.D., 8536 Bayside Road, Chesapeake Beach MD 20732. Rausch Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
Jaimee Reese, 32 On Mar. 5, 2016 Jaimee Kirkwood Reese went to be with the Lord. She was born July 12, 1983 in Clinton, MD. She was raised in Forestville and attended Grace Brethren Christian School in Clinton. She was a current resident of Colonial Beach, VA. Jaimee was a loving mother, daughter, friend and family member who was loved by many. Jaimee is survived by her children Jessica Reese, Kayleigh Bowen and Lilly Reese; her mother Karen Kirkwood; grandmother Mary Kirkwood, and boyfriend Curtis Bowen. She is also survived by aunts and uncles Cheryl and Mike Emery and Michael, Mark and Linda Kirkwood, as well as cousins John, Steve (Angel), Mike Jr. (Karin), Connie (Angel), Jennifer (John), Doug (Shannan), Jason (Windy), Shannon, Shaelyn, Krystal (Mike) and Scott. She was preceded in death by her grandfather Earl Kirkwood and aunt Sandy Junker. Memorial donations may be made to trust fund that has been set up for Jaimee’s children. Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.
Ella Russell, 89 Ella Louise Brooks Russell was born on Sept. 9, 1927 to the late Robert Brooks and Lillian Offer Brooks. Louise quietly and peacefully went home with the Lord on the morning of Mon., Feb. 15, 2016 at age 89. Louise was raised in a large, loving family with 13 siblings; she was the fourth oldest child. Louise was educated in the public schools of Calvert County. She was taught to drive the school bus by Alonzo Mackall and retired after 27 years.
On Aug. 4, 1945, Louise was united in marriage with the late Milton A. Russell. From this union seven children were born. She enjoyed cooking, watching boxing, Judge Judy, Steve Harvey and The Young & the Restless. Louise loved playing cards such as Bid-whist, Pinochle and Spades. Louise enjoyed gardening. She'd become excited when spring approached because that's when her flowers would bloom. She had a never-ending love for her family, so holidays were very special to her. Left to cherish her memory and to carry on her legacy are: her three daughters, Lillian, Mary( Archie), Jane (Willard); three sons, Milton Jr.(Angela), David (Arlene) and James(Patricia); one daughter-in-law, Edwina; 13 grandchildren, Wayne, Monroe, Tameka( Paul), Leonard Jr., Heather, Michelle, Melissa, Mary, Douglas, Veronica, Starlette, Sherrese and Terrell; 14 greatgrandchildren, Jalyn, Mykal, Trinity, Jazmyne, Kai, Jalen, Macy, Noel, Brenden, Trajan, Danasia, Douglas Jr., Caiden and Kalli; two sisters, Irene Williams and Marine Thomas (Stanleydeceased), two brothers, John and Arthur(Ernestine)Brooks; and many other family members and friends. Louise was preceded in death by: her parents; husband, Milton; son, Robert; brothers, Ridgley, Maryland, Issac, Leonard, Robert Jr., Enoch and Mural and sister, Alice. Sewell Funeral Home in Prince Frederick handled arrangements.
George Serbinoff, 89 G e o r g e Thomas Serbinoff passed away peacefully at the age of 89 on Mar. 3, 2016. He was born on Oct. 21, 1926 in Keego Harbor, MI. He was the son of first generation Americans, Thomas and Anna Serbinoff, who emigrated from Bitola, Macedonia. He grew up surrounded by the traditions of the Macedonian community Northwest of Detroit. While a senior in high school, he was drafted into the U.S. Army, training as an airborne paratrooper. His unit was scheduled to take part in the planned invasion of Japan in 1945, but the war ended with the surrender of Japan in August 1945. Following discharge from the Army, George attended the University of Michigan, graduating with dual degrees in History and Russian language. While at Michigan, he played violin in the University orchestra. One of his professors was instrumental in George being hired by the U.S. Department of State. George started his career at the State Department working on the Bulgarian desk. While in Washington, he courted Patricia Ann Vandenberg, a hometown sweetheart back in Michigan, bringing his bride to the nation’s capital to join him on his career journeys. George’s government career included various assignments with the Voice of America, serving as a speech-
writer for the Secretary of Defense, and as Director of the America Houses in both Frankfurt and Tuebingen, Germany. In 1968, George and his family returned to the U.S., settling in Largo, MD, where George, Pat and their five children put down roots after eight years abroad. George remained in government service in the D.C. area until retiring in 1985. His final assignment was as a speechwriter for the Department of Agriculture. In retired life George was active and followed his passions. He took up the violin again, giving lessons and honing his musical skills. He was an avid chess player, and an aggressive competitor in local chess circles (and online as the computer age dawned). He loved classical music and amassed quite a library that he shared with his family and friends. George developed a keen appreciation for films of the Golden Age of Hollywood. He was always eager to have friends and family join him in a Bogart, Cagney or Hitchcock film. When the personal computer hit the market, George always wanted the latest and greatest innovations. The first to buy the newest technology, he embraced the wonders of the desktop computer. George became a devout Christian and dedicated much of his time to church activities and causes. He ministered to youth at the Upper Marlboro Detention Center and later for Teen Challenge. He also played violin in his church orchestra. George is survived by Patricia, his wife of 63 years; five children: son Peter Serbinoff of Fort Lauderdale, FL; daughters Christine Balasi (Victor) of King George, VA; Sandra Holland of Upper Marlboro; Anna Azmi of North Beach; and Catherine Valentine (Eddie) of Waldorf; brother Christopher Serbinoff (Judith); grandchildren Raven and Eddie Valentine; and cousins George and Peter Antonios. Memorial donations may be made in George’s memory to the Alzheimer’s Association, National Capitol Area Chapter, 10665 Stanhaven Place #205d, White Plains, MD 20695 or The National Capitol Area Teen Challenge, PO Box 62776, Washington, DC 20029. Raymond Wood Funeral Home in Dunkirk handled arrangements.
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Gloria Schnebelen, 91 Gloria Mae Schnebelen, age 91, passed away Mar. 13, 2016 at Asbury Solomons. She was born June 5, 1924 in Washington, D.C.to Wade C. and Evelyn M. (Clark) Vogts. She married Arthur A. Schnebelen, Jr. on Aug. 11, 1942 and they made their home in D.C. and various places in the United States and overseas due to her husband’s military commitment. Gloria and Arthur moved to Dunkirk in 1987 and eventually retired to Asbury Solomons in 2006. She was primarily a homemaker but was also employed as a bank teller with BB&T Bank in Largo. Gloria was a devoted wife and mother to her husband and her children. In her leisure time, Gloria enjoyed square dancing, traveling, painting and sewing. She is survived by her children: Pat Sethne and her husband Lance of Wild Rose, WI; Wade Schnebelen and his wife Julie of San Antonio, TX; and Mary Hampton and her husband Michael of Chesapeake Beach. She is also survived by grandchildren: Lana, Darin, John, Katie and Kristi, as well as four great- grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren. Gloria was preceded in death by her husband Arthur A. Schnebelen, Jr. in 2007. Visitation will be held on Tues., Mar. 22 from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at Rausch Funeral Home, 8325 Mount Harmony Lane, Owings. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Wed., Mar. 23 at noon at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, 8816 Chesapeake Avenue, North Beach. Memorial contributions may be made to either the Calvert Animal Welfare League, 1040 Prince Frederick Blvd.; P. O. Box 1660, Prince Frederick MD 20678 or ASPCA, P.O. Box 96929, Washington, DC 20090-6929. Rausch Funeral Home in Owings is handling arrangements.
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Spring Break Fun at Museum The Calvert Marine Museum in Solomons is offering these special programs for local kids during spring break, Mon., Mar. 21 thru Mon., Mar. 28. Free with museum admission. Come check out the fun! - Mon., Mar. 21: River to Bay Maker Stations. 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Ongoing and rotating stations in the Harms Gallery. Take a look at plankton under a microscope, play with the food chain, and explore animal adaptations. Tue., Mar. 22: All About Plants. 11:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Take a tour of the upland marsh and discover what plants grow best in this environment. For ages 5-10. Wed., Mar. 23: Meet the Lighthouse Keeper. 11:00 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 3:00 p.m. Come and meet a costumed interpreter playing the Drum Point Lighthouse Keeper. All ages welcome. Thu., Mar. 24: Critter Talks. In the Harms Gallery, 11:00 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Get up close to meet the critters and learn interesting facts about animals that live in the marsh and bay. Fri., Mar. 25: Birds of the Marsh. 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Learn about the birds that visit our marsh and the ones that stay all year round. Make your
own birdhouse out of recycled materials. For ages 5-10. Sat., Mar. 26: Fossil Egg Hunt. 10:30 a.m. Annual Fossil Egg Hunt is back by popular demand! Look for eggs with real fossils inside, hidden throughout the museum. For children age 3-8, divided into two age groups. Bring your own basket for collecting eggs. Participants may keep the fossils. Mon., Mar. 28: Predator/Prey Day. 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Learn about predator/prey relationships. Find out the many ways animals avoid falling prey to a predator. All events at the Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Rd., Solomons. For more info, visit them online at calvertmarinemuseum.com or call (410) 326-2042.
Hospice Names New Executives The Calvert Hospice Board of Directors is pleased to announce Jean Fleming, Ed.D, RN, as the new Executive Director for Calvert Hospice. Jean has served as the Interim Executive Director since October and accepted a permanent position with Calvert Hospice on Feb. 24. “I am sincerely honored to work with such a unique group of highly skilled, committed and compassionate professionals, all of whom consistently provide the complex support that patients and families need during some of the most difficult times in life. Our Board of Directors is extremely supportive of Calvert Hospice and we appreciate their guidance, expertise, and involvement. All of us want Calvert Hospice to be ‘the community’s hospice’ and we are committed to working together to achieve that vision,” she said. Jean has served on the Board of Directors for Calvert Hospice for three years, most recently serving as Treasurer and as Chair of the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Committee. She had served as a hospice volunteer almost 10 years ago and has never lost her commitment to the mission of providing comprehensive, compassionate care for people through the end of life. She recently returned to school and became an RN, deciding that she could be of most value to patients and families by supporting the nurses, aides, social workers, and other staff who provide direct patient care. In 2015, Jean also earned a certificate in Population Care Coordination from Duke University. She holds a doctorate in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies from the University of Northern Colorado and has nearly 40 years of experience working in the field of adult and continuing education, including as a graduate faculty member and non-profit executive director. She is the immediate past president of the American Association for Adult and Continuing Education, an
international association with over 800 members. Locally, Jean has served on the board of Asbury-Solomons and continues to serve on the Calvert County Commission on Aging. She volunteered at Calvert Memorial Hospital for four years before becoming the patient advocate for the Emergency Department in 2014. Her husband, Dr. Richard Fleming, is Vice-President and Dean of the Prince Frederick Campus of the College of Southern Maryland. Calvert Hospice has also announced that Tanea Granlund is its new Outreach Coordinator. Tanea was born and raised in Calvert County and has developed relationships with the community in various ways. “I am very grateful that my career path has led me to such a great organization. Through personal experiences, I learned all that Hospice has to offer patients and their families. I saw how much Hospice not only cares for the terminally ill patient but supports, educates, and comforts the family members. Hospice is always there to help, and I am excited to be a part of this wonderful group of people. I want to help spread the word throughout the community to enable residents take advantage of everything Calvert Hospice has to offer.” Tanea has worked with children and adults for over 24 years through education and community involvement. Tanea earned her Early Childhood Development Degree in 1992, Business Degree in 2012, and attended University of Maryland for her BA in Art Education. In 1990, Tanea traveled the world with her husband who set forth in his military career. After 24 years, Tanea has now settled back “home” in Calvert County, and her family has bought their first home in Huntingtown. “It is great to be back home and involved in the community that I was raised in. I am now raising my own two children in Calvert County and couldn’t be happier!”
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The Maryland Department of Transportation’s State Highway Administration (SHA) will perform its biennial inspection of the MD 4 (Governor Thomas Johnson) Bridge over the Patuxent River through early April. Inspections are scheduled as follows, weather permitting: - Overnight between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. through Fri., Mar. 18 - Overnight between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. Sun., Mar. 20, through Fri., Mar.25 - Daytime between 6 a.m. and 1 p.m. Sat., Mar. 19; Sun., Mar. 20; Sat.,
Apr. 2, and Sun., Apr. 3 Crews will use a flagging operation to alternate traffic. The lane closure will guide motorists through the single-lane work zone. In addition to biennial inspections of the entire bridge structure, SHA regularly monitors the bridge deck (riding surface) and performs maintenance, repairs and upgrades as appropriate. Constructed in 1977, the Thomas Johnson Bridge carries more than 28,000 vehicles each day between Calvert County and St. Mary’s County.
National Doctors’ Day March 30, 2016 If you would like to recognize your favorite doctor, you can send a thank you note or make a gift to the CMH Foundation in his/her honor. Go to www.calverthospital.org and click on Doctors’ Day.
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Calvert Memorial Hospital would like to thank our medical staff for their contributions to our hospital and our community. Every day you make a difference in the lives of our families, friends and neighbors. We salute your medical expertise, dedication and the sacrifices you make to help others.
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Easter Events Holy Week Services Chesapeake Church One Power Easter Weekend Services • Sat. Mar. 26 at 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. • Sun. Mar. 27 at 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Special services children of all ages oered while adults attend regular church services. Chesapeake Church is located at 6201 Solomons Island Road, Huntingtown, MD 20639. Dunkirk Baptist Church • Fri., Mar. 25 @ 7:00 p.m.: Good Friday Passover Seder in the Dunkirk Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. Special service of remembrance marking the beginning of the Jewish Passover holiday. The Seder follows the story of when Moses freed the Israelites from Egypt, told through the book of Exodus. • Sat., Mar. 26 from 10:00 a.m. noon: Dunkirk Baptist Church’s annual Easter Eggstravaganza. Free family fun event with egg hunt, crafts, story time, snacks and even hop along the Easter bunny's trail to salvation! • Sun., Mar. 27 Easter Sunday at Dunkirk Baptist Church o 6:30 a.m.: Sunrise Service outside of DBC; 7:30AM Free Easter Fellowship Breakfast. RSVP oďŹƒce@dunkirkbaptistchurch.org; o 9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.: Easter Worship Services with nursery provided.
Dunkirk Baptist Church is located at 11275 Southern Maryland Blvd., Dunkirk, MD 20754. For more information, visit dunkirkbaptistchurch.org or call (301) 855-3555. Friendship United Methodist Church (FUMC) • Thurs. Mar. 24, 7:30 p.m. – Maundy Thursday Worship. • Sat., Mar. 26, 10:00 a.m. – Easter Egg Hunt for all ages. Donations of eggs by the dozen, stued with allergyfriendly candy, are needed. Please do not include anything with nuts or chocolate. Ideally, candy would be individually wrapped (i.e Starbursts and small bags of Skittles). Donations should be dropped o in the Fellowship Hall no later than Sun., Mar. 20. For more information, please contact: Stacy Church (stacychurch@gmail.com or 410-991-1033) or Sarah David (sarahcecile7@gmail.com or 571-2169750) • Fri. Mar. 25, 7:30 p.m. – Good Friday Worship service. • Sun. Mar. 27 at 6:30 a.m. Easter Sunrise Service on the Bay at Herrington Harbor South in Rose Haven. Not an early riser? Celebrate Easter at Friendship United Methodist Church at 8:30 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. One of our cherished Easter traditions at FUMC is the decoration of the Easter Cross. Each year on Easter Sunday, children and adults decorate the bare wooden cross with spring flowers.
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out so interested parties are advised to place orders early. Organizers tell the Chesapeake Current that half of the inventory was sold in the first week but there are still about 1,500 Easter eggs available! To place an order, call Camille Vogts at (410) 867-9567 or email centenaryumc.eggs@gmail.com. Eggs will be sold until supplies are exhausted.
These fresh flowers and greens symbolize the resurrection of Jesus from the tomb on the first Easter morning! We would ask you to bring a handful of flowers to church with you on Easter Sunday morning. The children’s teachers will be leading the children to the flower cross and you are welcome to join them. By the way, the Easter flower Cross is a great location for family pictures. Friendship UMC is one block east of Friendship Circle on Route 2, 1.3 miles north of the traďŹƒc light at Routes 2 & 260. 410-257-7133, friendshipmethodistchurch.org bsuedean@comcast.net Union Church • Fri. Mar. 25 –The Union Church of North Beach will host a Supper and Communion Service on Good Friday, commencing at 6:00 p.m. The dinner is oered with the compliments of the congregation. All are cordially invited. The interdenominational Church is located next to the North Beach Town Hall at 8912 Chesapeake Avenue, North Beach, MD 20714. • Sun. Mar. 27 - Sunrise Service at 6:00 a.m. on Easter Morning. The service will be conducted on the 2nd Floor of the Rod & Reel Restaurant (take the elevator) in Chesapeake Beach. All are cordially invited.
Easter Goodies! Chocolate Egg Sale Centenary United Methodist Church in Shady Side is selling homemade chocolate covered eggs again this Easter season. The eggs are available in four flavors: buttercream, chocolate, coconut and peanut butter. Each pre-ordered, quarter-pound egg costs $2.50. The eggs may be ordered through the church and will also be on sale in the following stores: Shady Side Market and Renno’s Market in Shady Side, Christopher’s Market in Churchton and Grauel’s OďŹƒce Supply in Deale. The eggs have been created for 16 years from a recipe handed down through generations of the Kitchen family in Shady Side. The recipe is kept secret; Dennis and David Kitchen alone make the batter. The Centenary Easter eggs always sell
Shown in the photo making the scrumptious eggs are: Dennis Kitchen, Darlene Beitzel, and Nancy Bryant. Sat. Mar. 26 Easter Bake Sale: Reduce stress and let the North Beach Volunteer Fire Dept. Auxiliary (NBVFDA) prepare your Easter dessert goodies! Cakes, cookies, pies, and Easter decorations for sale. We do the baking for you! Support the NBVFDA! See you there! At Chesapeake Station, o of Rt. 261 in Chesapeake Beach. 9:00 a.m.-until soldout.
Children’s Easter Events Sat., Mar. 19 Breakfast with the Easter Bunny: Bring your family and enjoy a home cooked breakfast of bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, pancakes, waes, hash browns, juices, milk, and coee. Bring your camera and get a picture with the Easter Bunny! Admission by donation. 8:00-11:00 a.m. Prince Frederick Volunteer Rescue Squad, 755 Solomons Island Rd., South, Prince Frederick. Info (410) 535-9836. Easter Egg Hunt & Animal Tours: Family friendly! Participants join an animal tour and hear how dierent animals symbolize dierent things. After the tour children go on an Easter egg hunt in the garden and have the opportunity to paint the eggs using pictures of animals they saw. Children take home their painted wooden eggs. $15/child. $10/members’ children, parents free. 2:00 p.m. Hammond-Harwood House Museum, 19 Maryland Ave., Annapolis. Call (410) 263-4683×12 for reservations or buy online at hammondharwoodhouse.org. Sun., Mar. 20 Children’s Easter Party: From 1:00-3:00 p.m. in the upper level hall of the American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206, Rt. 260, Chesapeake Beach. Hosted by the American Legion Auxiliary, Chair Rebecca Chaney. All are Welcome. The Easter Bunny may be there! For information call (301) 855-6466. ALpost206.org. Free.
Calvert Hospice’s 3rd Annual Culinary Event The event will be held at Running Hare Vineyard in Prince Frederick on Apr. 8 from 6:30–10:30 p.m. The evening features a selection of wines from Running Hare Vineyard, fine dining in an elegant atmosphere, and several creative opportunities to support Calvert Hospice. The NightLife Band will provide lively entertainment. $125/ea.; tables for groups of 10 are $1,350. Tickets can be purchased at calverthospice.org or call the office (410) 535-0892 to order tickets over the phone. Seating is limited. Call now for reservations. Art Exhibits Calvert Library presents the work of five local artists exhibiting photography, watercolors, acrylics, and mixed media during March at three of locations. Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch features photographer Faye Kepner’s show entitled “Raising the Barre,” depicting dancer Ana Collins. Faye’s work is showing thru Mar. 31. To learn more about the artist and her work, visit momentsbyfayephotography.com. Artist Joshua Owen’s show at Calvert Library Prince Frederick runs through Mar. 31. His show, “The Humble Setting,” features abstract acrylics on canvas. Meet Joshua Owen, Sat., Mar. 26, 1:00-2:30 p.m. at Prince Frederick. To learn more about Joshua and his work, go to josh.artpickle.com. At Calvert Library Southern Branch in Solomons, artists Karen Zuza and Peggy Hovermale present a group show of watercolors and mixed media through Mar. 31. To see more of Karen’s work, go to zuzapaints.com. To learn more about the Peggy and her work, email pjhovermale1@yahoo.com. For more info on these presentations, contact Robyn Truslow at (410) 535-0291, Calvert Library Prince Frederick.
Challenger, Sally Ride became America's first female and youngest astronaut. 1:00-2:00 Tuesday, March 22 p.m. Southern Anne Arundel County Senior Ctr., 27 Stepneys Lane, Edgewater. Call (410) Family Dinner: Bring the Kids! Pizza ($8 + $1 222-1927 or visit aacounty.org/aging for more ea. extra toppings), French fries ($2) and chicken fingers w/fries ($6). Served 5:30-7:00 p.m. in the info. lower level dining room, American Legion Parkinson’s Support Group: Sponsored by Stallings Williams Post 206, 3330 Chesapeake Johns Hopkins Parkinson’s Disease and Beach Rd. E., Rt. 260. Public welcome. Info Movement Disorder Center, is open to (301) 855-6466. individuals diagnosed with Parkinson’s and their family members. The group usually meets Introduction to Genealogy Research Workon the 4th Friday of the month, but meets the shop: Interested in getting your genealogy 3rd Friday this month. 2:00-3:30 p.m. South- started? Professional genealogist Steve Davidson ern Anne Arundel County Senior Ctr., 27 will give tips to start the process. There are great Stepneys Lane, Edgewater. Call (410) resources available through the library and other 222-1927 or visit aacounty.org/aging for more free websites. 7:00 p.m. Calvert Library Prince Frederick. Please register. Contact Robyn info. Truslow at (410) 535-0291 or (301) 855-1862. Chicken Chesapeake Dinner: Chef Clarisse’s recipes always leave us smacking lips (yum!). Wednesday, March 23 This unforgettable dinner hosted by the American Legion Auxiliary Stallings-Williams Movie on the Big Screen: The Age Of Adaline. Post 206 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. in the lower After 29-year-old Adaline recovers from a nearly level dining room. $12 includes side, salad, lethal accident, she inexplicably stops growing and beverage. 3330 Chesapeake Beach Rd.,E., older. As the years stretch on, Adaline keeps her Rt. 260, Chesapeake Beach. Questions? secret to herself, until she meets a man who Call(301)855-6466. Public Welcome. changes her life. 12:30 p.m. So, AA Co. Senior Ctr., 27 Stepneys Ln., Edgewater. Call (410) ALpost206.org. 222-1927 or visit aacounty.org/aging for more Membership Meeting: All members of the info. American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206 are encouraged to attend the regular meeting Job Fair: The Calvert County Parks and at 7:00 p.m., in the upper level Meeting Hall, Recreation Division will hold a Student Job Fair Chesapeake Beach, Rt. 260. For information at the Harriet Elizabeth Brown Community Center. High school and college students are call (301) 855-6466. ALpost206.org. encouraged to tighten up their resumes and attend. Local businesses looking for hard-working student employees to fill summer and seasonal Saturday, March 19 positions are also encouraged to participate in the Garden Smarter: Propagation. Expand your fair. 1:00-3:00 p.m. Harriet Elizabeth Brown garden without the expense of buying new Community Center, 901 Dares Beach Rd., plants! 10:00-11:30 a.m. Calvert Library Prince Frederick. For more info or to reserve a Prince Frederick. (410) 535-0291 or (301) space for your business, call (410) 257-2554. 855-1862.
Sunday, March 20
Sharks in Our Backyard! John Nance, paleontologist from the Calvert Marine Museum, will talk about sharks and the Thursday, March 17 snaggletooth tiger shark found in a backyard in NARFE Meeting: The National Active and Chesapeake Beach. Presented in partnership Retired Federal Employees Association, Calvert with Bayside History Museum. 2:00-3:00 County Chapter 1466, will meet at 1:00 p.m. at p.m. North Beach Town Hall. the Southern Pines Community Center, Appeal Lane, Lusby. Meet fellow federal employees and Monday, March 21 neighbors. A presentation on “Southern Maryland Tourist Attractions” will be followed Chef Melissa - Spring Extravaganza: by a short business session. Come for lunch at 11: Channel your inner child and explore tasty 30 a.m. at Ledo’s in Lusby. Active and retired treats of Easter and Passover, creating fun and federal employees, current and prospective delicious holiday offerings. On the menu: members, non-members and guests are welcome. challah bread, hand dipped Easter eggs and For NARFE information, call (410) 586-1441 homemade peanut butter candies. Each or email NARFE1466@gmail.com. participant will hand roll their own bread, dye their own eggs and handcraft chocolate peanut NARCAN Training: If you have a loved one butter eggs to take home to share with loved using opiates/ heroin, PABA is offering free ones. Sign up at the front desk. 1:00-4:00 p.m. Naloxone training. All are welcome. 6:30 p.m. Southern Anne Arundel County Senior Ctr., Calvert Substance Abuse Services, 280 Stafford 27 Stepneys Lane, Edgewater. Call (410) Rd., Barstow. For this meting we require an 222-1927 or visit aacounty.org/aging for more RSVP to know how many Nalaxone kits to info. order. pabaparents@yahoo.com. Calvert Eats Local: Learn about mushroom cultivation! Encourage local agriculture, Friday, March 18 discover ways to eat locally, and share Sally Ride - Shoot for the Stars! Mary Ann resources, energy, good ideas and great food! Jung of “History Alive” brings Astronaut Sally 7:00-8:30 p.m. Calvert Library Prince FrederRide to life. In 1983, aboard the space shuttle ick. (410) 535-0291 or (301) 855-1862.
Saturday, March 26 Community Shred Event: Destroy unwanted paper and documents to help prevent identity theft. All paper will be accepted; no limit. Calvert County residents only; no businesses accepted. 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Appeal Landfill, 401 Sweetwater Rd., Lusby. Info (410) 326-0210 or co.cal.md.us/recycle. 16th Annual Taste of Solomons: Historic Solomons Town Center restaurants showcase selected food and beverages during this one-day food festival. A fun and affordable way to sample the flavors of this remarkable waterfront town. Tickets $4/ea. may be purchased at any of the participating businesses. Tickets are also available at the McNelis Group. Each ticket can be exchanged for a sample of selected food or beverages. Sponsored by the Solomons Business Association. Proceeds benefit the July 4th fireworks display. 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. For a map of participating restaurants and their offerings, call (443) 624-1658. Info about Solomons, visit solomonsmaryland.com. Chesapeake Bay Cooking: Learn tips and tricks with special guest, John Shields, local renowned chef and author of “Chesapeake Bay Cooking with John Shields.” Cooking demonstration at 2:00 p.m. in the Harms Gallery. Taste samples of Pauleen’s Seafood Gumbo and cornbread. Cookbooks available in the Museum Store; a book signing will follow the demonstration. Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons. For more information or questions, call (410) 326-2750. 50’s, 60’s, 70’s Request Night: What’s your favorite tune? The Sons of the American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206 host this event with music by DJ Stephen Varney. $10 includes draft beer and sodas. Tickets available at the door. 7:30-11:30 p.m. Public warmly welcomed. 3330 Chesapeake Beach Rd. E., Rt. 260. Info (301) 855-6466. ALPost206.org.
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Tuesday, March 29
Little Minnows: School age children are invited to join their younger siblings for this program for children 3 to 5 years old. Special guest, author, Elaine Ann Allen, writes children’s books about sea life in the Chesapeake Bay. They include “Olly the Oyster Cleans the Bay” and “Mallory the Forgetful Duck,” available in the Museum Store. Make a stick puppet and participate in the puppet show. Book signings will follow. Free program sponsored by PNC’s “Grow Up Great.” 10:30–11:30 a.m. Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Rd., Solomons. calvertmarinemuseum.com or call (410) 326-2042.
Voter Registration: The League of Women Voters of Calvert County in Partnership with Concerned Black Women of Calvert County and Tri County Maryland Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. will register voters at the College of Southern Maryland, 115 J. W. Williams Dr., Prince Frederick. 10:00 a.m.-7:30 p.m. During the afternoon, the county board of elections will be on hand to demonstrate the new voting machines. For more info, contact Len Zuza at len@seaareie.com or John Perryman at (410) 610-7591 or muffin@olg.com
The Write Stuff: Creative Writing Workshop for tweens and teens to get started on the path to publication. 2:00-4:00 p.m. Calvert Library Prince Frederick. Register. calvertlibrary.info or call (410) 535-0291.
Friday, March 25 Stuffed Shells Dinner: Brenda will serve her famous shells accompanied with sautéed vegetables from 5:30-7:00 pm with salad, garlic bread, and beverage for $12. Lower level dining room, 3330 Chesapeake Beach Rd. E., Rt. 260. Hosted by the American Legion Auxiliary Stallings Williams Post 206 for the benefit of the Southern Maryland District Children and Youth Program. For more info call (301) 855-6466.
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Wednesday, March 30 Song Circle / Jam Session: Singer-musicians trade songs. A range of playing abilities and experience can be expected. Public is welcome to participate or just observe. 7:00-8:30 p.m., Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H.G. Trueman Rd., Solomons. For info call (410) 326-5289.
Thursday, March 31 Open Job Fair: Local jobs! Walk-ins, no appointment necessary. Bring your resume. Adults and students welcome. 2:00-8:00 p.m., St. James Church, 5757 Solomons Island Rd., Lothian (Rt. 2 & Rt. 258). More info contact So.AA Chamber of Commerce. (410) 867-3129 or southcounty.org.
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(L-R): Arthur Flatau III, MD; Jenny Lin, MD; Emmanuel Atiemo, MD; Lorraine Diana, CRNP; L. Edward Perraut, Jr, MD
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