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Beach Employee Indicted Renaissance Festival Move Update See page 3

Dominion Breaks Ground; Days Later, Worker Hurt page 12 Story

Dominion Breaks Ground, Then Worker Hurt

Just days after a ground-breaking ceremony for its $3.8 billion liquefied natural gas (LNG) export project at Cove Point on Wed. Mar. 25, there’s been an accident at the Dominion work site in Lusby. One worker was airlifted out and remains hospitalized… the story on page 12...

The Bay Business Group (BBG) will hold its next monthly meeting on Wed. April 15 at Herrington on the Bay in Rose Haven. If you’re a local business owner who would like to learn more or attend, email President@BayBusinessGroup.org

CMH Hosts Breast Conference

A large group of women – and a few men – packed the Holiday Inn in Solomons for the first Susan B. Komen Maryland event planned jointly with Calvert Memorial Hospital. “Girl Talk: Take It from the Top” featured a renowned doctor from Johns Hopkins who stressed the importance of yearly mammograms for women over the age of 40. The articles on page 5 may be the most important in this issue. Read them please. They may save your life – or the life of someone you love…

Could It Finally Be Spring?

The ospreys are back and nesting. The Crocus and other spring flowers are starting to bloom. Spring has sprung! And now’s the perfect time to start thinking about “farm to table” – or even better, your own backyard to your table. In this issue’s Garden Dirt column, Ray Greenstreet explains how you can have a mini veggi-mania happening in your backyard, even if you’re tight on space and don’t want a lot of work. The story on page 9...

Also Inside

3 Community 10 Taking Care of Business 12 Cover Story 14 Letters 16 Remembering Family & Friends 20 Business Directory 22 Current Events

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Town Administrator Faces Indictment A Chesapeake Current exclusive Lingering issues in Mississippi are following Chesapeake Beach Town Administrator Richard Rose to his new job here.

Rose is now facing an indictment by a grand jury in Harrison County, MS on a perjury charge following an investigation by the Mississippi State Attorney General’s office.

Rose became the city manager of Diamondhead, MS soon after it was incorporated in February 2012. He was suspended in April 2014 after being accused of bad management, excessive absence from City Hall and ineffectiveness, according to SunHerald.com a news organization in the Gulfport/Biloxi area. They report that he was fired last June, and after his dismissal, Rose sought unemployment compensation.

In the indictment, Rose is accused of lying to a Mississippi employment-review board by saying he did not demand a year’s salary in exchange for keeping quiet about incriminating allegations regarding the city’s mayor. SunHerald.com says this denial was considered by an administrative law judge as a “a material fact” that resulted in a decision in Rose’s favor. The judge ruled that Rose had been caught up in a political struggle and approved his unemployment benefits. The city appealed.

The wording of the indictment reads, according to SunHerald.com, “Rose willfully, unlawfully, feloniously and corruptly swore that he had never made these demands for one year’s salary in exchange for not releasing incriminating information about then Mississippi Mayor Tommy Schafer.” However, his comments were reportedly recorded. Rose allegedly made those statements to the City Attorney in recorded conversations last April Rose was hired as the Chesapeake Beach Town Administrator last October to replace retiring Jim Parent.

Chesapeake Beach Mayor Bruce Wahl tells the Chesapeake Current that he was aware of this situation in Rose’s past.

“When I hired Richard I had the search firm do a background check, and when it came back, they told me that his departure from Diamondhead was less than ideal but that he had been basically caught up in a change of leadership in that

Richard Rose. Photo from the Chesapeake Beach web site, credited to Nancy Feuerle.

municipality after an election. The new mayor and most of the council no longer wanted his services.

I don’t want to go into specifics, that’s not my place.

I understand that he applied for unemployment, was denied, he appealed, and he won on appeal.

The administrative law judge that heard his case ruled he was caught up in a political fight with factions within the town. On advice from the search firm, we went ahead and hired him,” Wahl tells us.

“I knew full well this was in his background,” Wahl says, adding, “What is a surprise is that this recent indictment has happened, based on his testimony before that administrative law judge that awarded him the compensation. I don’t know much more about it than what I’ve read on the Internet. But the basic foundation of our country is - innocent until proven guilty. I can say that Richard has done very good work for me since he’s been on staff since October. I wish him well in dealing with this. I know he’s defending himself appropriately.”

At press time, Rose was not at work in Chesapeake Beach.

Mayor Wahl tells us, “At the moment, no, I haven’t suspended him, if that’s what you’re asking.

He’s needed to take some time off to return to Mississippi to deal with this, he’s been physically there. He will be back at work as soon as he can be.

If the situation changes, that (suspension or some other action) may be something to be considered.

But he’s been forthright, and kept me informed.

He’s terribly unhappy about it, I would be, too, and the town council is aware of it.”

Wahl says to date, the town has paid Rose during his time off. “For the moment he’s taken just a couple of days and he has been paid. Basically it’s comp time.”

County Looks to Change Bidding Process The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is looking into possibly implementing a “Reciprocal Preference” in an effort to award more contracts to local businesses.

What this means is that, if approved, when an out-of-county business from a jurisdiction with a preference law responds to a Calvert County Government solicitation, the County may apply that business’s home jurisdiction preference against that business’s bid.

Currently, laws require the County to seek bids for contracts over $2,500.  Sole source purchases are exempt from the competitive bidding process for unique, one-of-a-kind services or products and requires written documentation.

Purchasing Officer Roberta Baker said the county’s purchase orders for Fiscal Year 2014 totaled $28,632,865. Of that amount, just over $4 million, or 14% was encumbered to County-based businesses. She said County-based businesses responded to 20 of the 83 bids solicited. Of those 20, eight contracts, or 40%, were awarded to County-based businesses.

Baker told the BOCC that several neighboring counties currently have Reciprocal Preference rules that allow businesses in their county to have an edge over Calvert businesses when bidding on contracts.

St. Mary’s County allows 10% up to $50,000.

Charles County allows up to 5% on purchases under $100,000, and 2 ½% over $100,000.

Prince George’s County allows 10% for countybased businesses and 15% for county-based small businesses.

Anne Arundel County does not have a

Reciprocal Preference policy.

Here’s an example of how a Reciprocal Preference would apply in Calvert County:  ABC Construction of Lexington Park bids $499,900 on a local contract. Woodie’s Concrete of St. Leonard bids $548,821. Since St. Mary’s County has a 10% Reciprocal Preference policy, the same would be applied in this instance.

• $499,900 x 10% = $49,990 and • $499,900 + 49,990 = $549,890 Under a Reciprocal Preference for Calvert, Woodie’s Concrete would be awarded the contract since its bid is less than 10% and under $50,000.

“I’m not looking to spoon feed anybody or to give anybody anything. Calvert County, isn’t going to give you something just because you’re Calvert County. Absolutely not because at the day we want the most bang for the buck,” Commissioner Mike Hart (R-District 1) commented. “At the end of the day, I think my responsibility is to the 90,000 folks here… if there’s any way we can provide them work and still protect our bottom line, I just feel compelled to do it.”

Commissioner Evan Slaughenhoupt (R-District 3) recommended that the board request the staff to further investigate Reciprocal Preference policies and report back. He said he “wants to create a level playing field” since other jurisdictions have these policies that are putting Calvert businesses at a disadvantage.

One requirement would be to define “local,” since there are out-of-county and out-of-state businesses have satellite offices, or local post office boxes.

Renaissance Festival Not Moving South Following strong opposition from local residents, organizers of the Maryland Renaissance Festival have decided to remain in Crownsville rather than moving to a site off MD Rt. 4 at Bristol in southern Anne Arundel County.

The festival owners had a period of time to appeal the county’s Board of Appeals’ decision in December that denied their variance request and they did not do that. They had sought to move to a 238-acre tract of farmland just southwest Wayson’s Corner/Lothian off the Rt. 4 Bristol exit. The board ruled that the festival failed to meet certain criteria of AA County law, and that it would change the character of the neighborhood.

Rick Price, vice president of Bristol Civic Association told the Chesapeake Current, “I’m glad to hear that they dropped it, glad Bristol and the surrounding people actually won one again and stopped the influx. The bigger problem is because Anne Arundel County created this situation - those

big, juicy pieces of land that are left are in south county. So we’re always a target for development.

It’s unfortunate… and the Renaisssance Festival just did not fit the character of the neighborhood and I’m glad that was brought out.”

The Renaissance Festival could seek to operate in a residential-agricultural zone similar to South County. But first zoning officials must approve a special exception to determine if plans meet county standards.

Local residents turned out in force at public meetings last year to oppose the festival move, citing concerns about traffic, possible congestion, access to and from Route 4, along with community disturbance and that it could be a detriment to public welfare in the rural area.

The Renaissance Festival operates 11 weekends in the fall, beginning the last weekend of August.

Each year, it attracts about 300,000 people during its 19 days of operation.

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Calvert Faces Budget Woes The Calvert County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) is facing the tough reality that it has to either make do with less money, raise taxes or come up with some other idea for the coming year.

County Government staffers presented their proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2016 at a public meeting on Tues., Mar. 24 at Calvert Pines Senior Center in Prince Frederick. The FY16 budget is estimated at just over $239 million, which is $3.8 million, or nearly 2%, less than what the BOCC has to work with in the current fiscal year’s budget. The projected deficit is $5.9 million.

It was noted at the hearing that Calvert County currently has the lowest tax rates in the state of Maryland. The 0.892 per $100 of assessed value for real estate has been in effect since the late 1980s, and is the 5th lowest in the state. Calvert has the 7th lowest income tax rate at 2.8 percent, according to County Administrator Terry Shannon.

While taxes here have not gone up, both county and local municipalities Chesapeake Beach and North Beach have seen significant cuts in the Highway User Fees they used to get from the state. The state has also transferred the burden of public school teach pensions to counties, adding to the burden.

One result, Department of Finance and Budget Director Tim Hayden said, is that Calvert has dropped in rankings of highestpaid teachers in the state.

At the meeting, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Daniel Curry said that due to state funding cuts of $3 million because of an 8% drop in the

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number of students, school employees will not likely receive even small raises in the coming year. He said an additional $3.9 million would be needed in order to give school employees raises in FY 2016. Another issue facing the school system is rising health care benefit costs for employees. Due to the reduced funding, Curry said some 70 positions may need to be eliminated, including some classroom teachers.

Hayden, however, noted that despite the enrollment drop, the County has not cut school funding by 8% Calvert Education Association (CEA) President Debbie Russ, who has announced her retirement, urged during public comment that the BOCC and the Calvert Board of Education “work together” give teachers “step” pay increases. She noted that teachers are already behind by four “steps.” “I am not happy to be here with no steps on the table for our hardworking teachers,” she added.

Resident William Peil of Dunkirk urged the commissioners solve the problem by raising property taxes. Peil, who was representing the Calvert Citizens for a Healthy Community, noted that Calvert’s median household income is one of the highest in the nation. That group also opposes the Dominion Cove Point expansion project and Peil suggested raising taxes instead.

Also, as a result of budget crunch, solid waste fees will increase from $119 to $121 in FY 2016.

Another public hearing on the county budget is scheduled to be held May 19.

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“Divine Intervention” Saves Local Church

By Amanda Scott In early December, church members Bill Murphy and Chuck Stotz were repairing the steeple lighting on the main campus building at Dunkirk Baptist Church when they discovered bowed roof trusses in the attic. They say this discovery can only be summed up as divine intervention.

“I praise God for broken lights and faithful followers of Jesus Christ,” DBC Pastor Rick Hancock explained. “We may not have discovered the truss failure before it was too late.”

These serious structural issues were discovered during any church’s most significant and busy times: Christmas and Easter.

On Dec. 16 an inspector deemed the building unsafe for large gatherings, such as worship and Sunday school. Dunkirk was left with use of only the main office and a classroom in the building, and the Connect Center, another campus building. Since Dec. 21, DBC has been operating two worship services on Sunday in the Connect Center.

DBC office manager Donna Murphy said the transition to the Connect Center for services wasn’t chaotic or frantic. “We all simply worked together as the body of Christ to all do our part in moving over to the Connect Center,” Murphy said. “Most of the church family actually said that they enjoyed the more casual and cozy atmosphere of the Connect Center (of course the fact that it was short term helped). All of the moving parts actually fell in line surprisingly smoothly.”

Janet Allen, member of the praise team and mother of two young children, said her family has enjoyed the more “intimate” services in the Connect Center. “You can feel the energy with the shorter bridge from the platform to the congregation,” she said. “The true family atmosphere of worship with the children in the service has not been an inconvenience but rather an unexpected gift from God.” Due to the lack of space, Sunday school classes and children’s worship were suspended.

But that didn’t stop Bonnie Pritchett from interacting with her students each week through weekly letters and activities.

Although this has been an inconvenience and a challenge to not only DBC staff but its church members as well, the entire DBC family

Workers bring in heavy equipment to repair trusses at Dunkirk Baptist Church.

Pastor Rick Hancock oversees the work on the church.

gives thanks to the Lord that these issues were discovered before anyone was injured or the building collapsed.

Over these last three months, engineers and Keen Construction have been assessing and repairing the sanctuary truss and girder system.

Plans to move the church family to Northern High School, where DBC began in March 1993, were taking shape – Dunkirk would return to its beginnings.

Just when it started to look as though Dunkirk Baptist Church would be temporarily relocated for the next two to four months, the Lord blessed Dunkirk with swift and smooth repairs in about three to five weeks.

“The trusses were bowed so badly that once the repairs were made, it raised the structure up by 1.5 inches,” Matt Keen, owner of Keen Construction in Lusby, said. “Thankfully, the repairs went smoothly and the engineer was very impressed. The damage was dire and it could have been very bad if it hadn’t been detected in His timing.”

And now, as Dunkirk Baptist celebrates the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ this Easter, DBC will be worshipping on their own campus. Though it may not be their familiar pews in the church sanctuary, it’s still wonderful to be on the home campus. Good Friday services will begin at 7:00 p.m. in the Connect Center. “Sonrise” services will begin at 6:30 a.m. on Easter Sunday on the church grounds and Easter morning services will be held at 8, 9:15 and 10:30 a.m. in the Connect Center.

Hospital Hosts Breast Conference be missed on a mammogram, which makes tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI’s) and ultrasounds effective tools in early detection.

Dr. Khouri also told the crowd that although having the BRCA 1 or 2 genes means a higher breast cancer risk, women should be aware that high levels of estrogen have also Breast cancer survivors, their relatives and friends packed the Holiday Inn in Solomons on Thurs. Mar. 26 at Calvert’s first Breast Health and Wellness Conference.

“Girl Talk: Take it from the Top” was the first in Southern Maryland presented by Calvert Memorial Hospital, Susan G. Komen Maryland and CareFirst.

Dr. Nagi Khouri, the Head of Breast Imaging at Johns Hopkins, which performs breast biopsies in Calvert County, stressed the importance of breast screenings to detect cancer early. He said that behind lung cancer, breast cancer is the second most prevalent cancer among women, and most cancers occur in women between the ages of 40 and 70. In the US, which has one of the highest breast cancer rates in the world, he said it is recommended that women do frequent self-exams, and have a mammogram each year. Also, between 10-40% of cancers can

Dr. Nagi Khouri of Johns Hopkins.

been linked to the disease.

He noted that the breast cancer mortality rate in the US has dropped significantly in recent years because of advances in surgery, chemotherapy, and hormonal and radiation therapies. Plus, the drug Tamoxifen reduces the development of breast cancer by 50%.

Still, prevention and early detection are key.

The group also heard from Angela Ginn, Culinary Nutritionist, who stressed the importance of nurturing your body and feeding your soul.

continued from Worth a Read..... the traditional 2D images in a mammogram.

Tomography is offered in Prince Frederick, but it’s an out-of-pocket cost since most insurance plans won’t pay for it. And if you know you have dense tissue, you may want to opt for an MRI or an ultrasound, which are more effective in detecting cancers than mammograms alone.

These are important things I’ve learned that I hope will help you and others possibly detect cancer earlier.

Immediately after I was diagnosed, my doctors started me on heavy-duty chemotherapy, along with two types of hormonal therapies. My body responded very well, I survived it, which was not easy, but I am now in total remission with no active cancer.

Still, I have so much ahead of me to undo what I could have prevented had I had my mammograms as recommended.

As you read this, on Thurs. Apr. 2, I’m undergoing surgery at George Washington University Hospital. Ahead of me is radiation.

I’m a very positive person, and I am a fighter.

I know I will be fine.

My message to you is: get your mammograms every year, especially after the age of 40. Encourage the women you love – your mother, wife, sisters, daughters, grandmas and friends – to get their mammograms every year as well. It’s that critically important, because you are at risk, even if you think you’re not.

You don’t realize how important it is until you – or someone you love - gets the shocking news as I did.

Now, I take nothing for granted any more.

I appreciate my life like never before. It’s a precious gift and I thank God for opening my eyes. I greet each day with a new sense of importance and wanting to make a difference.

I have another chance, and I’m not taking it for granted.

So if you’ve been putting off your mammogram, I encourage you to schedule it today. It could save your life.

Worth a Read – It Could Save a Life

By Diane Burr Did you know that one in eight women – one in seven depending on which statistics you choose – will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetimes?

This translates into 300,000 breast cancer cases being diagnosed each year. With these high odds, if you’ve not had a close relative or friend diagnosed yet, you will be touched by this disease sometime in your life.

One misconception is that breast cancer is only hereditary, if your mother or grandmother had it. Since my grandmothers lived into their 90’s and my mother didn’t have it either, I never thought I could develop breast cancer. It was the farthest thing from my mind. I never once considered it. It’s true that 25% of cases are related to family history or genetic mutation. However, this means that 75% don’t have this risk factor, but they develop breast cancer anyway.

And I am one of those.

I am certainly not Angelina Jolie or Susan Komen, but I’m a real person in our community that many of you know and I hope what I write here in the Current can maybe make a difference.

My life was turned upside down with a breast cancer diagnosis in September 2014.

Talk about a shock. Mine was discovered during a routine screening in Prince Frederick.

I didn’t have any close relatives that I knew of with breast cancer. Later, I learned that my grandfather’s brother (my uncle) had breast cancer, which is very rare because only about 1% of cases are in men.

I had frequent mammograms but, not

yearly, as recommended. I didn’t think I needed them! I’m healthy! I was often tired, but I was establishing my business, I am president of the Bay Business Group, active in several other business organizations, I devote my time to a lot of causes, and I volunteer for the Town of North Beach. I had even announced a few weeks before that I was running for public office! I’m busy! That’s why I had allowed a three-year gap between my mammograms.

Hindsight is 20/20, of course.

What’s positive are the advances in medicine and breast cancer treatments in recent years.

Today, a diagnosis is not a death sentence. I fortunately have been recommended to the best doctors and surgeons. I am fighting it and I am doing very, very well. In fact, my doctors say my response is the best imaginable outcome.

A factor that “hid” my cancer until it was larger is important for you to know about. I have dense breast tissue, which about half of all women have. This simply means that dense tissue has less fat, which makes cancer more difficult to detect during a mammogram. It’s important to you know if you have dense tissue, too. Maryland is one of the growing number of states that requires that women be made aware of this fact because of its importance. When you have a mammogram, it should say on your results report, and if your screener does not tell you verbally, you should ask.

If you do have dense breasts, you should seriously consider having tomography, which analyzes your breast in sections, as opposed to

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Police Blotter Calvert County Sheriff’s Dept.

Reports: Thefts A Vermeer wood chipper, valued at $30,000, was stolen from a construction site at MD Rt. 2 and Mt. Harmony Rd. in Owings between Mar. 25 and 26. Anyone with information is asked to contact DFC P. Aurich at (410) 5352800.

A victim in the 4100 block of Hance Rd. in Port Republic reported to DFC J. Hardesty that two movies and two box set movies were delivered to his home on Mar. 17. The mailman advises they were left in a bag hanging on the mailbox. When the homeowner went to retrieve them, they were gone. The investigation is ongoing.

Burglaries Unknown suspect(s) burglarized a home in the 12300 block of Algonquin Trail in Lusby sometime between Mar. 22 and 24 and stole three guitars valued at $4,000. Dep. A. Ostazeski is investigating the theft of a red Fernandes electric guitar, a dark green or dark blue with black stripes Vantage electric guitar and a blonde-colored Ovation Celebrity acoustic guitar.

Someone cut the copper pipe out of a home in the 800 block of Lazy Lane in Lusby causing the laundry room to flood sometime between Mar. 22 and 25. Dep. S. Moran is investigating.

On Mar. 26 at 1:20 p.m. a caller advised the Calvert Control Center that they were observing three males exit a truck parked at a home in the 12000 block of Dusty Hoof Rd. in Lusby and go around to the rear of the house. Dep. A. Holt responded to the home and observed a male, later identified as Maurell Anthony Cook, II, 25, of St. Leonard, standing next to the truck. Cook advised there were two other males with him. Holt observed the crawl space door open and as he entered, he saw two males, later identified as Robert Samuel Gordon, 26, and Michael Vincent Gallo, 25, both of Lusby, cutting copper pipe.

All three suspects were taken into custody and charged with first-degree burglary, third degree burglary and fourth degree burglary.

Cook was also charged with possession with intent to distribute marijuana and possession of Alprazolam. The three men are also suspects in another burglary reported at a home in the 700 block of Bald Eagle Lane in Lusby during the same timeframe. Nothing was taken from that house.

CDS Violations On Mar. 17 at 8:46 p.m. Dep. A. Curtin conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on H.G. Trueman Road near MD Rt. 4 in Lusby. He made contact with the driver, identified as Joshua Lewis Wood, 23, of St. Leonard, and observed suspected drugs inside the vehicle. Wood would not comply with officer commands and refused to get out of the

vehicle. Curtin was able to get the driver’s side door open and place Wood in handcuffs.

Wood’s young son was in the rear seat of the vehicle and was released on the scene to his grandfather. Wood has been charged with possession of Oxycodone, possession of drug paraphernalia; a straw, and resisting/ interfering with arrest.

on Mar. 25, someone broke two front door windows on one of the vans belonging to the Calvert Marine Museum in Solomons. A broken beer bottle was found inside the van.

Nothing was taken from inside the vehicle.

The damage is estimated at $300.

While on routine patrol in the area of MD Rt. 4 near the Thomas Johnson Bridge in Solomons on Mar. 24 at 10:18 a.m. Dep. G. Gott conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle.

He found the driver, later identified as Sandra Louise Birch, 43, of Ridge, MD to be in possession of suspected drugs. Birch was arrested and charged with three counts of possession of suspected controlled dangerous substance; oxycodone, morphine sulfate and methylphenidate, and possession of drug paraphernalia; a metal container.

CDS Violations Trooper First Class Newcomer stopped a vehicle for traffic violations on MD Rt. 4 near Lower Marlboro Rd. on Mar 19 at 8:42 a.m. The strong odor of burnt marijuana was emitting from inside the vehicle. A probable cause search revealed trace amounts of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Sean P. Riley, 32 of Owings, received a civil citation for possession of marijuana under 10 grams and was released.

On Mar. 25 at 11:51 a.m. on MD Rt. 4 near Ward Rd. in Dunkirk, DFC P. Aurich spotted a vehicle whose driver had been reported as possibly driving under the influence by a concerned citizen. Aurich observed the vehicle traveling south at Chaneyville Rd. and saw the vehicle cross over the shoulder line.

Aurich conducted a traffic stop and made contact with the driver, identified as James Ashley Gates, 33, of Mechanicsville. Gates was charged with driving on a suspended license. He was found to have suspected drugs inside the vehicle and was also charged with possession of Heroin, possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia; the bottom of an aluminum can with a cotton ball filter, and possession of drug paraphernalia; a needle and syringe.

Thefts from Vehicles Two victims reported to Dep. A. Ostazeski that between 11:30 a.m. and 1:10 p.m. on March 23, someone broke the windows on their vehicles that had been parked at Calvert Cliffs State Park in Lusby while they went for a walk. Upon returning they found the passenger front window on each vehicle broken and a purse and a wallet missing.

Approximately $150 in property was stolen from inside an unlocked vehicle parked outside a home in the 7700 block of Dentzel Ct. in Chesapeake Beach overnight between Mar. 25 and 26.

The front passenger side window of a vehicle was shattered while it was parked at Bayfront Park in Chesapeake Beach on Mar. 25 between 3:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. A purse was stolen from inside.

Destruction of Property Someone slashed two tires and put scratch marks in the paint of a vehicle parked at a home in the 5400 block of Chesapeake Ave. in St. Leonard overnight between Mar. 24 and 25. The damage is estimated at $1,200.

Someone shattered a sliding glass window on a home in the 300 block of Laurel Drive in Lusby between Mar. 11 and 16. It does not appear that entry into the home was made.

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Someone attempted to gain entry into a vehicle parked in the parking lot of Calvert Memorial Hospital sometime between 11:00 a.m. and 7:20 p.m. on Mar. 17. The damage is estimated at $300.

Between 5:00 p.m. on Mar. 24 and 7:00 a.m.

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Maryland State Police Reports

Trooper First Class Wiesemann stopped a vehicle on Mar. 30 at 12:29 a.m. on Olivet Rd. in Lusby for traffic violations . The odor of burnt marijuana was detected emitting from inside the vehicle. The driver, Rebecca R. Wedding, 28 of Huntingtown, and passenger, Joshua M. Parker, 25 of Lusby, were both found to be in possession of less than 10 grams of marijuana. They were issued the appropriate civil citations and were released.

A vehicle on MD Rt. 4 near Fox Run Blvd. in Prince Frederick was stopped by Sr. Trooper Dawson for traffic violations at 2:08 a.m. on Mar. 25. Upon exiting the vehicle as requested, a strong odor of burnt marijuana was noted. A probable cause search revealed both marijuana and drug paraphernalia.

Brittany T. Revis, 22 of Lexington Park, was issued civil citation for possession of less than 10 grams of marijuana and was released.

On Mar. 26 at 5:50 p.m., Trooper First Class Newcomer stopped a vehicle on Cox Rd. near Joy Lee Dr. in Huntingtown for traffic violations. A strong odor of marijuana was emitting from inside the vehicle. The driver, Kevin D. Sauer, 20 of Crofton, was arrested for possession over 10 grams of marijuana.

He was incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center. Passenger, Trevor D. Frissell, 21 of Edgewater, was found to be in possession of less than 10 grams of marijuana.

He received the appropriate civil citation and was released.

DUI & Possession of Methadone & Suboxone A concerned citizen reporting an unconscious person sitting in a vehicle in the Walmart parking lot on Mar. 24 was responded to

by Trooper First Class Wiesemann at 6:16 p.m. Upon arrival, he was unable to locate the vehicle/driver. Shortly thereafter, TFC Esnes, off duty at the time, located the vehicle traveling on Rt. 4 near Sixes Rd. He stopped the vehicle for traffic violations.

TFC Wiesemann responded and Philip R. Laughhunn, 30 of Port Republic, was arrested for DUI. The search incident to the arrest located both Methadone and Suboxone in the vehicle for which Laughhunn did not have a prescription. Laughhunn was incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.

Open Warrant & Possession of Marijuana Trooper Megelick responded at 1:52 a.m. on Mar. 25 to the 11000 block of George St. in Lusby in reference to a follow-up of an earlier

Police Blotter (con’t) traffic stop. While at the residence, Isaac E. Weems, 23 of Lusby, was located and arrested on an open bench warrant and was taken to the Calvert County Detention Center for processing. During a secondary search, less than 10 grams of marijuana was located. He was additionally charged with possession of marijuana.

Driving on Suspended License/ Possession of Marijuana A vehicle was stopped by Trooper First Class Esnes on Church St. in Prince Frederick for traffic violations at 11:40 a.m. on Mar. 25.

Zachary R. Pino, 25 of Prince Frederick, was arrested for driving on a suspended license.

A secondary search revealed less than 10 grams of marijuana. Pino was incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center and also received a civil citation for the marijuana possession.

Second Degree Assault/Possession of Xanax A reported domestic assault in the 1400 block

of Abbey Lane in Huntingtown on Mar. 20 was responded to by Trooper Warrick at 11:03 p.m. When attempting to awaken her brother, the victim advised that Derek Dolecki, 37 of Huntingtown, became abusive. Dolecki was arrested for second-degree assault and possession of paraphernalia. He was incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.

Shoplifting/Theft While conducting a patrol check at T/A Fast Stop in St. Leonard on Mar. 18 at 6:45 a.m., Trooper First Class Costello was approached by the manager who wanted to report a theft that had just occurred. Upon reviewing a surveillance video, TFC Costello observed Ralph A. Woodward removing merchandise from the store without paying for the items.

Woodward was charged on a criminal summons and notified not to trespass at T/A Fastop or he would be charged criminally.

Case closed.

Drug Arrests in Lothian A Southern District officer was on routine patrol in the area of Solomons Island Road and W. Bay Front Road when the officer observed a Toyota Camry traveling southbound in the northbound lane of Solomons Island Road on March 13, at approximately 11:30 p.m. As a result, a traffic stop was conducted and the driver would not comply with direct orders from the officer.

The driver, identified as Eric Smith, exited the vehicle and was fumbling around his vehicle while there were two other occupants inside the vehicle. When additional officers arrived, all three suspects were taken into custody. In plain view on the drivers floorboard was a baggie containing 15.60 grams of cocaine valued at $1,560. All three occupants were placed under arrest and

transported to Southern District.

The suspects are identified as Eric Jovon Smith, 34, of 3415 Lyons Creek Road, Dunkirk.

The suspect was charged with DUI, possession of CDS with the intent to distribute and possession of CDS: not marijuana.

Suspect two is identified as Crystal Kay Sweeney, 33, of 3901 Plum Point Road, Huntingtown. This suspect was charged with possession of CDS with the intent to distribute and possession of CDS: not marijuana.

The third suspect is identified as Suspect #3: Page Darnell Jones, 39, of 1385 Pushaw Station Road, Sunderland. Jones was charged with possession of CDS with the intent to distribute and possession of CDS: not marijuana.

Safely Dispose of Unused Meds Here’s how you can keep prescription medications from being misused.

Anne Arundel County Police invite residents to drop off your expired, unwanted and unused medications safely at boxes located at Police District Offices throughout the county. The one serving Southern Anne Arundel County is at the Southern District, 35 Stepneys Lane, Edgewater, MD. Residents are advised to remove all personal information from your original container. No questions are

asked. No illegal drugs will be accepted.

For Calvert County residents, there’s a drop box for unused prescriptions at the Sheriff ’s Office and also at the State Police Barracks in Prince Frederick.

Two Arrested in Beach Burglary Back on Nov. 13, 2014, members of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 2800 block of Tipperary Lane in Chesapeake Beach for the report of a burglary.

Jewelry, an iPad, cash and a handgun were stolen and property damage totaled $375.

The case was assumed by Det. N. DeFelice of the Criminal Investigations Bureau, who conducted a thorough investigation that led him to two suspects, Tawny Nicole Atkins, 18, and Lionell Victor Garrison, 19, both of Chesapeake Beach. Warrants were issued for the suspects and they were apprehended and served with those warrants on March 16 and 18 respectively.

Tawney Atkins.

Lionell Garrison.

Atkins is charged with first degree burglary, theft and conspiracy to commit both. Garrison is charged with first degree burglary, theft, conspiracy to commit both, as well as two counts of malicious destruction of property.

Students Learn About Dangers of Drugs The 5th Grade D.A.R.E. graduation at Our Lady Star of the Sea School in Solomons was held Wed., Mar. 25. Nine fifth graders celebrated completing the ten-day elementary school “Keepin’ it REAL” curriculum that explains the dangers of drugs. They were joined by family, Sheriff Mike Evans, and other fellow D.A.R.E. instructors.

This was the second graduation for DFC M. Robshaw at Our Lady Star of the Sea. The graduation opened with a few words from DFC Robshaw about the importance of making safe and responsible choices and applauding the parents for doing a great job raising their children thus far.

Following DFC Robshaw was a talk from our guest speaker, Sheriff Mike Evans, who talked about the importance of the D.A.R.E. program and about his future visions of expanding the D.A.R.E. program into all the Calvert County Schools.

At the graduation, three students from the

graduating class were given an opportunity to read their D.A.R.E. essays. The D.A.R.E. essays gave students the opportunity to reflect on what they learned during D.A.R.E. DFC Robshaw awarded the three essay winners with their own stuffed DAREN the Lion. The D.A.R.E. graduating students were then awarded with a certificate of completion from the D.A.R.E. program by Sister Carolyn Marie. DFC Robshaw gave the final speech to the graduating class congratulating them on their accomplishments and told the graduating class to always remember to make safe and responsible decisions in life because you never know what the future holds.

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In the In Search of Woodcocks

By Lisa Bierer Garrett

By Lisa Lisa Bierer Garrett

Just down from the bright lights and busy traffic of Dunkirk, a group of us naturalists met at the new Ward Farm Park to try to find Woodcocks.

such as mudbat, Timberdoodle, bogsucker, night partridge, brush snipe, hokumpoke because of its secret life and the fact that this woodland shorebird is seldom seen. Cryptically colored with large buggy eyes and a very long slender beak, it is an odd-looking creature. It has been hunted as a delicacy in American woods as are its wetland counterparts, the true Snipe, found usually at ponds and eastern marsh edges.

Growing up in Pennsylvania, it was a common trick to play on unsuspecting younger siblings to send them into the evening with a flashlight and a paper bag. The idea was that the woodcock would freeze when you would shine the light on it and then you could just pick it up and put it in the bag. Of course this was not true, but many kids were fooled into trying the “Snipe Hunt.”

However, this night, we were not armed with sacks, just binoculars and cameras, hoping to see the annual flights of the American Woodcock.

Karyn Molines, Calvert Division of Natural Resources Chief and Anne Sundermann of the Calvert Nature Society were our leaders.

Photo by Anne Sundermann.

Looking for Woodcocks at Ward Farm Park. Photo

by Anne Sundermann.

It was early evening and we were going on a “Snipe Hunt” for real. We were going to walk the property in search of the elusive Timberdoodle or American Woodcock ((Scolopax minor). It is called by many names

Woodcock from Getty Images.

Karyn Molines talks to the group about Woodcocks, or “timberdoodles.” Photo by Chris Garrett.

Neighbors to the newly acquired property, the Graff’s and Gay Ludington, and Calvert residents Mary Kirby, Chris Garrett and myself all enjoyed walking the beautiful rolling hills of the Ward Farm down to the ponds and across creaky wooden bridges to explore the site. We saw a Bald Eagle perched high above a pond in a dead tree. We heard geese, robins and the sounds of some “defrosting” Spring Peeper frogs. Karyn explained that the pond edges are feeding grounds for the long billed woodcocks as they probe in the mud for worms, insects and other wiggly treats. Woodcocks are known to eat their own weight in worms daily.

Woodcock with a worm.

As the sun set, we headed back up to the barn near Ward Road and witnessed a gorgeous sunset. Karyn explained that the woodcocks

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need a field to show off and attract mates. The small birds would call and then fly up into the air above the Lek, or mating grounds. If they were successful, we would hear more calls as the females moved closer.

In the past, I had volunteered on Woodcock flight surveys at Patuxent Research Refuge and recalled to the group that the timing was very specific. The Timberdoodles started peeting about 10 minutes before sunset and were done for the evening about 20 minutes after sunset. They would perform nightly starting in late February and would fly above the Lek until early May. Open fields near ponds are a good place to stop in the evening and listen closely for the displays, so we were likely in a perfect spot.

My backyard marsh in North Beach hosted a woodcock display just a week ago on the first warm evening. Now the ice cover has melted and I think they have moved to higher, less wet ground to perform as we have not heard them since.

Would we be rewarded tonight with a show?

As it neared 7:30 and the sky got darker we heard the first faint peents. Then we saw two small roundish birds fly straight past us towards the open fields. More peenting.

Closer. Then we heard the whirling sound of these tiny acrobats as they flew up. It was a magical moment.

“Up and up he goes, the spirals steeper and smaller, the twittering louder and louder, until the performer is only a speck in the sky. Then, without warning, he tumbles like a crippled plane, giving voice in a soft liquid warble that a March bluebird might envy. At a few feet from the ground he levels off and returns to his peenting ground, usually to the exact spot where the performance began, and there resumes his peenting.” The words of Aldo Leopold describing the woodcocks mating flight in the Sand County Almanac (1949).

To learn more about woodcocks please check out: allaboutbirds.org/guide/American_ Woodcock/lifehistory Ward Farm Park is not open to the public yet, but groups do go out on organized programs through calvertparks.org. Check the Calvert Nature Society Calendar of Events to find out more.

About the Author: Lisa Bierer Garrett is a local naturalist who has most recently worked at the Merkle Wildlife Sanctuary in Upper Marlboro. She and her husband Chris live in North Beach.

Garden Dirt

By Ray Greenstreet

Have a question about your garden for Ray? Email Editor@ChesapeakeCurrent.com and he’ll give you answers!

Veggie Mania: Yard to Table

Perhaps you’ve heard the term “farmto-table,” meaning the food has bypassed the middle man (chain grocery stores, cross country trucking or cargo planes, etc.) and instead is made available to you directly from the farmer, via farmer’s markets or other similar venues.

Well then, how about “yard-to-table” where you are the only thing standing between the tomato on the vine and your kitchen?

Growing your own food is easier than you may think. You don’t need a tractor, you don’t need to plant acres, and you don’t need 20 varieties of lettuce to be a successful food producer for you and your family.

When deciding how big of a garden you want, consider your skill level and make an honest assessment of the time you will be able to – and think you’ll want to - spend in the garden. One of the most common mistakes that put a damper on your success is planning a garden that is too big for you to maintain. So start small, six by eight feet or so is a decent amount of space for beginners. Pick a sunny spot with at least six hours of daily sun, the more the better – and site the garden close to a water source. Come July you are not going to be happy lugging jugs of water over hilland-dale to your thirsty tomatoes. For small gardens, raised beds are popular because they reduce the some of the need to “bend over” too far and make it easier to control weeds.

Raised beds are great for vegetable gardening.

Good planting starts with good soil. Once you’ve removed any existing vegetation, till the soil well, using a hand tool or, if one’s available, a rototiller. Don’t just scratch the surface; you want to go down a good eight to ten inches.

This is the time to add soil amendment, like compost, rich with all the good stuff like worm castings that will get your plants off to the best start.

Your garden’s planted, you’re watering as needed, and anxiously awaiting harvest. That’s it? Not quite. Like us, plants need regular “meals” to be healthy and grow strong. So

don’t skip meals – put your garden on a regular feeding schedule. Commercial products like “Tomato Tone” are specially formulated for tomatoes but are good for all vegetables. And if you are gardening organically, make sure to choose an organic fertilizer versus a synthetic fertilizer. As always, follow directions for use on the package. If you have questions or are uncertain which fertilizer is right for you, ask a knowledgeable sales person at the garden center.

Now the fun part: What to plant?

To reap the most bounty, consider harvest times – start with cool weather crops like lettuce - and plant a variety to extend your garden’s cycle. If you’re planting from seed, read the information on the packet – especially weeks to maturity – and plant accordingly.

Have fun planning your garden and think about your favorite meals. Love Mexican food?

Then plant a salsa garden. You’ll need onions, garlic, tomatoes, hot peppers and cilantro – all easy crops to grow. Is your family big on pasta? Throw in some sweet peppers and basil.

These are also key ingredients to homemade pizza! Just add the dough and cheese.

Tomatoes are the number one backyard crop. With so many kinds of tomatoes to choose from - at Greenstreet Gardens we grow over 190 varieties in our Lothian greenhouses – picking for your garden can be a daunting task. And then there are many planting methods and bushels of advice. So much so that I am going to dedicated the next “Garden Dirt” to tomatoes. So grab the April 16 issue of the Chesapeake Current for everything tomatoes.

Vegetable gardening is a great family project. Are your kids picky eaters? Do they wrinkle their noses at the mere mention of vegetables? They might be happy to Carrots from your eat those vegetables garden taste great. if they’ve had a hand in the growing and harvesting them. Peas may not make their favorite list – until they’ve had the fun of popping their peas out of the pods. Or pulling a carrot out of the ground, rinsing off the dirt right then and there, and chomping down. And summer wouldn’t be summer without watermelons. These easy to

grow favorites are fun to monitor for ripeness, thump by thump.

And speaking of watermelons, gardento-table can easily include fruit: melons, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries and strawberries are all easy to grow crops. You do need to give cane fruit – like blackberries – ample room to grow. If you’re short on space, “Brazelberries” are a brand of smaller blueberries and raspberries that have been bred to grow in containers.

Then there are fruit trees…. but growing an orchard is another topic for another column!

If you don’t have enough yard to garden, you can still enjoy garden-to-table bounty.

Almost all vegetables and herbs can be grown in containers on your porch or deck. Herbs can even be maintained indoors. Make sure the containers are properly sized – tomatoes will need a bigger pot than parsley – and have drain holes. Plant with quality potting soil and just like gardens in the ground, don’t forget the

Herbs are easy to grow and taste great.

importance of sunshine, water, and regular feedings.

Start small, and I’m pretty certain you’ll be hooked. Next year, grow the garden to the next size up.

About the Author: Ray Greenstreet began his career when he was just 13, as a “yard boy” at a garden center.

In 2000, Ray and his wife Stacy, began Greenstreet Growers, a wholesale growing operation on their 65acre Lothian farm. In 2005, they opened Greenstreet Gardens, a retail nursery and gift store. Greenstreet Gardens in 2013 grew to include a second retail store on Braddock Road in Alexandria, VA. In 2014, they’ve added a third location in the Del Ray section of Alexandria.

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By Lyn Striegel The short answer is that unless you create a Revocable Living Trust, you cannot avoid probate for property held in a sole name, but you can minimize the number of assets that have to go through the probate process to get distributed to your beneficiaries.

Many people want to avoid putting their beneficiaries through the probate process. They don’t like the fact that the filings in probate are publicly available or that it takes 8 to 12 months to close a probate. Also, legal fees in a probate proceeding can be expensive. Additionally, they don’t want to leave their loved ones with turmoil when they die. They seek to make it simple. But, they don’t want to spend the money to create a Revocable Living Trust.

So what can be done to minimize the number of assets that have to go through the probate process?

Probate applies only to property held in your sole name at death, so you can transfer title to someone else in your lifetime. Or, if you want to continue to maintain control, you can transfer title to yourself and someone else. If you re-title it so that each of you hold the asset jointly with “right of survivorship,” then when one dies, the other will inherit all and without probate.

Keep in mind that if your property is the subject of a mortgage, the mortgage company may restrict your rights to transfer your ownership.

Most commonly, a husband and wife will hold an asset like their primary residence in joint name with right of survivorship (also termed “tenants by the entirety”). This means that when one spouse dies, the other takes ownership of the entire property and there is no probate of the asset since it was held in joint name. Of course, when the survivor dies, there is probate of the asset.

The key issue is how you re-title the assets. If you hold an asset like real property as “tenants in common” with another person and not as joint tenants, that means that you and the other person each hold a one-half ownership interest in the property. When you die, the other person still holds only a one-half interest in the property and your one-half interest will have to go through the probate process to get to your loved ones.

Example: when children inherit property and there is no Will, they will inherit the property as tenants in common, so each will have an equal ownership of the property.

Suppose you own a house and your spouse is deceased, meaning you own 100% of the property in your sole name. You have one child and you’d like to add that child to your title to the property. Can you add another person, like a child, to your title to the property? Yes, that can be done with a deed. But, there are consequences you must think about before you

Can I Avoid Probate? re-title any property.

The first issue is a tax issue. When you buy a house, your cost is your tax “basis” in the house.

Suppose you and your husband buy a home 40 years ago for a price of $20,000 and the house is now paid off. Today that house is worth $200,000 or more. If your husband is deceased and you own the house and add a child to your title, that child receives the property at your tax basis or $20,000. When you die, if the child wants to sell the property, the child is going to have to pay tax on $180,000, being the difference between your tax basis of $20,000 and the market value of the property, $200,000.

That tax can be avoided by passing the property to your child through your Will or Trust.

That provides a “step up” in basis so beneficiary takes the property at the market value. If they decide to sell the property, there is no tax since they inherit the property valued at $200,000 and sells it for that. That means you will transfer the property at your death through probate for the step up in basis.

The other issue to be faced with putting a child on your title is whether the child has or will have creditors. Once you place property in the name of the child, their creditors become your creditors.

One option to avoid probate is to use what is called “payable on death.” Every bank will have a “payable on death” form you can fill out indicating who will take the money in your accounts when you die. By filling out this form and designating a beneficiary to take your accounts, the accounts are not held in sole name and there is no probate on those accounts. The “payable on death” or “Transfer on death” forms can be used for investment accounts as well as bank accounts.

The best approach to probate is to focus on organizing your assets so that your loved ones will not have to search through years of paperwork to try to find out what you own, where your accounts are, what insurance policies you have, etc. To make it simple for your loved ones, you have to do the work upfront. Believe me, your loved ones will love you even more if you leave them with very little to do in a probate proceeding.

I will be discussing these and other matters dealing with estate planning in a free seminar on Wed. April 8, 6:30-8pm at Rod ‘N’ Reel in Chesapeake Beach. You are invited to attend and ask your specific questions. Just call (301) 855-2246 to reserve your seat.

About the Author: Lyn Striegel is an attorney in private practice in Chesapeake Beach and Annapolis. Lyn has over thirty 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.

Medart Offers Religious Items

Medart Galleries is now the only retailer in Southern Maryland offering beautifully handcrafted Christian icons from a Michiganbased company.

“Legacy Icons creates durable, heirloomquality icons from both ancient images and modern iconographers. Legacy Icons’ collection includes historic Greek, Catholic, Western Rite, Byzantine & Russian Christian Icons,” says Gallery Director Teresa Schrodel.

“We wanted to offer our customers access to this one-of-a-kind collection of some of the finest Christian icon reproductions in the world. We personally admire this type of art that so beautifully expresses faith in God and devotion to Mary and the saints. The response from our customers so far has been overwhelmingly positive.”

Every piece in this unique collection is exquisitely handcrafted in the United States in Hudsonville, MI. The paint, wood, paper, inks and sealants are all made in America.

Schrodel said that pieces from Legacy Icons make ideal gifts for weddings, birthdays,

religious milestones, and other special occasions.

Medart Galleries is a family-owned and -operated business established in Naples, Italy, in 1968 after William Radosevic retired from serving 20 years in the US Navy. He and his new Italian bride, Annamaria, moved to the states, settled in the Washington, D.C., area and wholesaled original oil paintings up and down the East Coast with their son Frank and daughter Teresa in tow. Four locations later (Andrews Air Force Base; Owings; Dunkirk), they provide the highest quality of expert custom picture framing, handmade pottery, and fused glass and as well as original oil paintings and limited edition prints. You can find them in their new location, on Town Center Boulevard in Dunkirk, beside Dunkirk Hardware, where they also now offer photo restoration.

An Affiliate for Music and Arts Centers since 1993, they have expanded their stock of musical instrument accessories as well. They can be found on the web at MedartGalleries. com

New Focus on Local Manufacturing Businesses Southern Maryland JobSource and St. Mary’s County Economic Development are launching an initiative aimed at growing and supporting manufacturing and other “maker” businesses in Southern Maryland.

If your company manufactures, assembles, fabricates, prototypes, processes or produces products by hand or by machine in a commercial versus home-based setting, they want to hear from you.

The St. Mary’s County Economic Development Commission is initially developing a strategic plan to diversify the

local economy while the Southern Maryland JobSource program provides services to support job growth in select industry sectors.

These entities are joining forces to focus attention on existing manufacturing businesses.

Their first meeting was help Mar. 25 and they hope to expand their reach to include other local manufacturers in Calvert County as well.

For more information, contact Robin Finnacom, Acting Director, St. Mary’s County Department of Economic Development, at (301) 475-4200, ext. 1407.

Farmers Could Get Better Signage House Bill 286 entitled: “Highways - Scenic Byways – Signs” was introduced by Delegates Tony O’Donnell (District 29C) and Mark Fisher (District 27C). The bill unanimously passed out of the House of Delegates this past Monday with a vote of 140-0.

House Bill 286 assists members of Calvert’s farming community in their efforts to advertise their roadside stands with signage on state highways.

Delegate Mark N. Fisher (R-Calvert) said: “This Bill assists farmers who sell produce and other farming products, which are essential to

maintaining family farms in Calvert County.”

Delegate Tony O’Donnell (R-Calvert & St. Mary’s), lead sponsor of the bill, says that “the aquaculture and farming communities have been essential industries to Calvert County and remain important elements in its economic development.” Promoting and supporting these industries has been a key goal for Calvert legislators during this 2015 General Assembly Session.

House Bill 286 will now cross over to the Senate and be heard before the Judicial Proceeding Committee.

Leaders Sought for Rotary Fellowship The Rotary Club of Annapolis is now recruiting for the Rotary Peace Fellowships, a program that gives up to 100 fellows the opportunity to obtain professional development certificates or master’s degrees in Peace and Conflict Resolution.

Interested applicants must either contact a local Rotary Club and apply through it by May 15, 2015, or apply directly online to District 7620 by May 31, 2015, at this link: rotary.org/ rotarycenters.

“Today, there are still far too few mediators who are experienced practitioners in conflict resolution,” says Marshall Larner, president of the Annapolis Rotary Club. Last year the club sponsored Emily Willard, of Annapolis and a graduate of Broadneck High School and American University, in a Peace Fellowship in Thailand “There is an urgent need to produce another generation of people who can play a mediating role in the future,” says Professor Paul Rogers

of the University of Bradford in West Yorkshire, United Kingdom. “This program is the most significant development in graduate work in conflict resolution in decades.”

Launched in 2002, Rotary’s Peace Fellowship program provides academic and practical training to prepare scholars for leadership roles in solving conflicts around the world. Up to 100 fellows are selected every year in a globally competitive process based on personal, academic, and professional achievements.

Fellows embark on one to two years of study to earn the master’s level degree or a three month professional development certificate in peace and conflict studies at one of six Rotary Peace Centers at leading universities in Australia, England, Japan, Sweden, the United States and Thailand.

To learn more about the program, visit the Rotary Peace Centers website at www.rotary. org/rotarycenters.

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Dominion Hosts Groundbreaking; Worker Hurt in Accident

On The

The other eye will be painted when the project is complete.

Ambassador Sasae indicated that this may open the door for more business down the road. “This project lays the foundation for long-term cooperation between Maryland and Japan. I am looking forward to cooperating with Governor Hogan and the people from this state.”

Dominion held an official groundbreaking for its $3.8 billion liquefied natural gas (LNG) export project at Cove Point on Wed. Mar. 25.

It was entirely ceremonial since ground had already been long broken by dozens of pieces of heavy machinery and dump trucks that kept working in the background that day. In fact, ground was actually broken last October.

Dominion brass was joined by Gov. Larry Hogan (R), the Honorable Kenichiro Sasae, Japan’s Ambassador to the US, and the presidents of its partner companies, Japanese firm Sumiomo Corporation and GAIL Global of India, which have signed 20-year contracts to purchase the LNG. Calvert County will collect an additional $40 million a year in new tax revenue from the project. Thousands of construction jobs and 75 permanent positions will result as well.

Hogan called it, “One of the most important economic development projects in Maryland history… a perfect example of what’s possible and where we are headed in Maryland.” Hogan said Cove Point has the potential to increase Maryland exports by $5 billion a year.

Dominion says LNG shipments from Cove Point are projected to reduce the US trade imbalance by at least $2.8 billion, and possibly as much as $7.1 billion, annually.

Thomas Farrell, the chairman, president and CEO of Dominion, helped paint one eye onto a bright red Daruma doll, which is a Japanese tradition to assure a successful business venture. The doll is regarded as a symbol of perseverance and good luck, making them a popular gift of encouragement.

Farrell, Ambassador Sasae, and Kazuhiro Takeuchi also each took turns painting the eye.

Kazuhiro Takeuchi, president, CEO, and general manager for the Americas of Sumitomo Corp. and Thomas Farrell, the chairman, president and CEO of Dominion, look on as the Honorable Kenichiro Sasae, Japan’s Ambassador to the US, paints the eye on a Daruma doll, a symbol of good luck. The doll is being held by Brent Booker of North America’s Building Trades Union.

The event was closed to the public, with just a few hundred invited guests, which drew criticism from Calvert Citizens for a Healthy Community, representing local residents.

Nearby resident Tracey Eno commented, “The residents of Lusby are not celebrating Dominion’s ‘town-breaking ceremony’ today.

It’s no surprise that this event was kept a secret until the last minute and is closed to the public ‘due to security concerns,’ according to Dominion PR spokesperson, Karl Neddenien.

If Dominion is worried about security, they should think twice about building a dangerous liquefaction train next to the 20,483 residents of Lusby.”

In a press release, Mike Tidwell, director of the Chesapeake Climate Action Network, criticized Hogan for attending the event. “The Cove Point fracked gas export plant will harm the environment, bring unprecedented safety risks to local residents, and raise gas prices for all Marylanders.”

Dominion’s Accident Explanation Tom Janssen, spokesperson for Dominion, told the Chesapeake Current in an email Tuesday morning, Mar. 31, “Yesterday afternoon, a worker on the Dominion Cove Point LNG Terminal was injured during a rebar cage unloading operation. Calvert County emergency crews responded to the 911 call. The worker was transported to Prince George’s Hospital Center for treatment.”

The statement goes on, “The safety of those who work on our projects is our most

fundamental value and top priority. The lead contractor, IHI/ Kiewit Cove Point, AJV, is conducting a thorough investigation and working closely with Dominion, and other state and local authorities.”

We asked about the worker’s identity, condition and what type of injuries were suffered, which Janssen replied, “Still in the hospital but I cannot discuss the worker’s condition or injuries.”

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The following was presented to the Calvert Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) at their meeting on Mar. 31: Hello, I’m Tracey Eno; I am representing Calvert Citizens for a Healthy Community. We are a group of residents working to protect the health, safety and quality of life of Calvert citizens - and workers - from the impacts of the Dominion Cove Point fracked gas refinery and liquefaction.

Last week I told you about some major nuisances. This week’s report is far worse: people are getting hurt. There have been two accidents in five days: #1) A motor vehicle accident on Thursday, on Cove Point Road, where a Kiewit truck rear ended a passenger vehicle. Residents are getting hurt. #2) While you all enjoyed a helicopter ride during Dominion’s groundbreaking on Wednesday, someone else went up in a helicopter yesterday - a worker taken out on a Medivac flight.

Yesterday, according to a police scanner, a 50,000-pound rebar wall fell over. A crane was required to pick it up. An injured worker was taken out by helicopter.

Workers are getting hurt. If the construction phase is any indicator, how far are you going to let it go before you demand a safety study?

Will it take a tragedy - someone being killed to give you a reason to man up and protect our community?

Regarding emergency response: yesterday, St. Leonard arrived first because Solomons firefighters were out on other EMS calls.

What if it was a fire and we had to wait for a company even further away to respond? How can a volunteer fire department mitigate a commercial facility? Dominion should have their own fire department.

We have many assurances from Dominion that everything will be safe.

The Dominion website reads: “At the Dominion Cove Point LNG terminal, safety is a core value. Our neighbors in Southern Maryland know us and trust us to keep them safe. At Dominion, safety is our way of doing business. Dominion is committed to safe operations, safe facilities, and safety-minded employees.”1 During the Groundbreaking Ceremony last Wednesday, a union rep, Brent Booker, said “the crews who will be working at the site are determined to have the liquefaction unit built ‘safely, on time and on budget.’” And, “Our… project labor agreement with Kiewit…. is going to ensure that the safest, most highly trained, most reliable workforce in the world will be working… as this project moves forward.”2 Actions speak louder than words. So what’s going on? Why does a wall fall over? Faulty engineering? Shoddy craftsmanship? Rushing the job? If this is what we get now, what happens when it’s time to fire up the liquefaction train?

How can we be assured that it will be safe? We still don’t have a safety study.

All we know is that FERC modeled the consequences of 10-minute spills, because that is all that is required by NFPA 59A 2001, the very outdated and obsolete fire safety standards written for import terminals. They didn’t model the worst case scenarios, as outlined by the current LNG safety standards in NFPA 59A 2013. Apparently FERC doesn’t believe we deserve the latest fire safety standards.

Do you? Your own Director of Public Safety, Jackie Vaughan certified to FERC that our single Cove Point Road evacuation plan is just fine, and FERC relied on her certification as a critical condition of approval. Ms. Vaughan based that certification on what she called the “extensive failure and consequence analysis that was conducted by both FERC and PHMSA.” Did she even look at the modeling done by FERC? What data did she use to make that decision? Does she have the subject matter expertise to make such a critical judgment about one of the first LNG export facilities ever built in the United States, and the first ever built in such a highly populated area? Did you hire an independent subject matter expert to consult with her? Does she even realize FERC doesn’t model the worst case scenarios? How is it fair to Ms. Vaughan to dump so much responsibility on her shoulders?

You live here too. The people who are getting hurt are your neighbors. When you run into them on the street and in your stores, you’ll have to look them in the eye and know what you have or haven’t done.

If a safety study is NOT done, and we have a catastrophe that we’re not prepared for, it will be on your conscience for the rest of your life.

YOU have the power to protect us. You can still do the right thing. Get us a safety study that complies with all the latest safety standards. Do it with or without Dominion’s cooperation. You owe it to this community.

What are you waiting for?

Tracey Eno Lusby At the BOCC meeting, Commissioner Pat Nutter (R-District 2) responded to Eno, saying, “You would be hard to find any construction job where there isn’t some sort of injury – whether it’s a back or a splinter, whether it’s a cut hand. I don’t think in this case it was a ‘wall’ to start with. I didn’t want that information to get out. To the SOD team that was there on the scene, which is the Sheriff’s Dept., within minutes. So I’m not debating you, I’m just telling you that having worked construction, and having been a police officer for 35 years, I’ve been to many local accidents and death to construction workers. So it’s not unusual to have an injury on a construction job, even the smallest construction job.”

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Dear Governor Hogan, As an astute politician you were able to cobble together a winning formula in capturing the Governorship of Maryland. You used as a rallying cry our bitterness over exorbitant state taxation.

My wish is that you rethink your stated approach for tackling Maryland’s lagging educational system.

In an article that appeared in the March 4th 2015 edition of the Calvert Recorder by Jeremy BauerWolf titled: “Hogan touts charter, private school tax credit bills,” you are quoted as saying that you want more charter schools so that needy kids will have more options at securing a better education. You also stated that your initiative would give tax credits to individuals and companies who participate in this charter/private school plan. In addition, in this article Senator Mike Miller stated that with some modifications he would support you as long as more funding was given to the public schools.

So let us get down to brass tacks. Your campaigning was based on the promise that you would be able to control excessive taxation caused by tax and spend Democratic politicos that a majority of Calvert County citizens have not voted for in some time. If your plan as addressed in this article is to extend tax credits and increase public school spending you then will not be able to cut taxes for most Marylander’s. Sir, this is foggy math as you cannot give tax credits and increase the public school budget without either raising taxes or adding to Free State debt.

Sir, to me your cosmetic approach of putting lipstick on a pig does not address the prime problem which is the breakdown of family units in minority areas which contributes heavily towards the educational malaise found mainly in the four largest jurisdictions in Maryland. You, as well as I, know that minority neighborhoods in most cities and close in suburbs do not turn out young adults who have the ability to succeed.

The unfortunate truth is that Prince Georges County and the city of Baltimore have had substandard school results for a very long time. As you know the four neediest jurisdictions in the Free State are Baltimore County, Montgomery County, Prince George’s County and the city of Baltimore.

In these four jurisdictions over 100,000 students attend private schools. Your plan may offer better educational access to some; however the majority of needy public students will continue to be left behind. Sir, if lipstick on the pig approach is your answer to educational reform then your time in office will go for naught. I believe that your current proposed plan if implemented would continue to kick the can down the road; however we are running out of pavement.

I am not suggesting that you withhold public education dollars; on the contrary I am only asking that you institute basic fundamental social reforms that effectively enhance the performance of public school students so that they can compete for higher paying jobs. The fact is that the social breakdown of the family leads to underachieving students and will continue to be an albatross around the necks of all of God’s children. The route to success would be for you and all other elected officials and their governmental bureaucratic counterparts through vigorous supervision to begin to address the problem in the neighborhoods where this substandard lifestyle exists. Only then will progress be attained.

Finally, Governor Hogan I do know that that the solution is more complex than what I have said above; however, you won an election and you took an oath to faithfully serve the people in Maryland.

This job won’t be easy: However a famous astronaut in a different venue said: “one small step for man, a giant leap for Mankind.” Please make it possible for students to succeed by slaying the dragon that if not checked will consume all of us! Maybe in the future a young previously underserved public school student will through compassionate social and educational reform be able to have the ability to be a productive citizen of United States of America.

And that is my wish! After all, we are the people.

John Petralia Sunderland

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Dear Chesapeake Current readers, Project ECHO recently held the 15th Annual Empty Bowl Supper at St. John Vianney’s Family Life Center on Mar. 21, with nearly 500 volunteers and supporters in attendance throughout the night! We’ve never seen 100 gallons of soup go so quickly! The evening was a blur! However, I remember an abundance of laughter, fellowship, singing, and eating taking place!

What we find so impressive is the dedication of the community who serves the ECHO House in various capacities! Volunteering your time for the shelter whether you’re having a paper-drive, a car-wash, participating in the Turkey Trot, creating bowls for the Supper throughout the year, reading to the children during adult group discussions, collecting your coins for our coin-box drive, or simply attending the Empty Bowl Supper every year, all your help and support is a welcome opportunity to serve in the community.

Project ECHO would be a shell without our volunteers. For the past 15 years, the Empty Bowl Supper Committee volunteer roster has remained the same. And those Committee Members dedicate hundreds of hours of their time. This year, we have two members “retiring” from their positions on the Committee and the ECHO House is seeking to add volunteers with fresh ideas and a willingness to commit to such a venture. If you feel you would be an asset to the EBS to move it forward to a new level, please call Trisha Gipson, 410-474-0106. We would like to talk to you.

But once again, thank you Calvert County for reenergizing our spirits. It is rewarding and inspiring to witness all you do to support the ECHO House not only during the Empty Bowl Supper, but throughout the year!

Trisha Gipson Executive Director, Project ECHO, Inc. Prince Frederick

Learn About Rising Sea Levels

By Annette Jones Funn

How Can Women Take Better Care of Themselves?

Women – do you think taking care of your health is important?

Yes, you bet it is! Women often serve as the “nurse and doctor” in their families. They must also keep well and healthy in order to help take care of the family. Usually women get so busy that they care for all the family members except themselves. While family care is very important, women, you must also take care of your own health needs. Practicing preventive health measures is one way to take care of your health. You need to stay healthy to take care of the family and to be aware of the latest information about health.

The Calvert County Health Department and the Calvert County Commission for Women will sponsor their 2nd Annual Women’s Health Expo on Sat., Apr. 25, at the College of Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick Campus, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 pm. This FREE event will cater to all women of Calvert County. Come and take advantage of education displays, healthy eating demonstrations, cholesterol testing, vision and hearing testing.

A special lecture will be presented by

Registered Dietitian Janet McDonald about “How Food Can Change Your Life.” There will be many more presentations about various health issues. Health experts will be available to answer your individual questions.

The Health Expo will be fun too. Prizes will be given away. Bring another lady with you.

Plan your schedule to be available to attend on Saturday, April 25th. Do this for yourself and for your family. Taking care of your health is priceless. Do not put off taking care of your own health any longer. Come and learn!

See the Women’s Health Expo ad on the back cover of this issue of the Chesapeake Current for more details.

The League of Women Voters of Calvert County will hold a meeting on Sea Level Rise on Thurs., Apr. 9 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Calvert Library located at 850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick. This meeting, which is free and open to the public, will address the latest information on sea level rise and its impact on our state and county.

“We hope to educate residents on how this specifically impacts Calvert County neighborhoods, businesses and the environment,” notes Lora Harris, event organizer.

A panel of experts will make presentations that will be followed by a question and answer session.

Invited experts include: Dr. William Boicourt, Professor of Oceanography at the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science Horn Point Laboratory; Dr. David Brownlee, Principal Environmental Planner in the Calvert County Department of Community Planning and Building; Ms. Tay Harris, Environmental Planner, Calvert County Department of Community Planning and Building; Ms. Zoe Johnson, Chesapeake and Coastal Service, Maryland Department of Natural Resources and Ms. Kate Skaggs, CoastSmart Communities Planner, Maryland Department of Natural Resources.

About the Author: Annette Jones Funn: Ever since she was a little girl, she’s asked a lot of questions so that’s why we call this: The Question Column. Annette is CoPresident of the League of Women Voters, Vice Chair of the Calvert County Commission for Women, CoFounder of Concerned Black Women, a Friend of the Calvert Library, Calvert Historical Society, Calvert Marine Museum, supporter of Calvert Memorial Hospital Foundation, local church Clerk and Trustees chair. She is a retired scientist from the US Food and Drug Administration. Annette and her husband Malcolm live in Chesapeake Beach.

Diabetics: Learn More Free diabetes workshops will be offered through a partnership between Anne Arundel Medical Center and the Anne Arundel County Department of Aging and Disabilities. The classes will be held in the Belcher Pavilion at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis.

The “Living Well with Diabetes” workshop is appropriate for participants with prediabetes, or Type 2 diabetes. Participants learn how to manage their blood sugar levels and provides information about reading nutrition labels, counting carbohydrates, engaging in appropriate exercise, and managing symptoms

associated with both high and low blood sugar levels. Over the course of 6 weeks, participants come once a week for 2.5 hours. Classes are interactive and educational.

Classes start April 6 at Anne Arundel Medical Center. Both morning and evening classes are available. The morning classes are held from 9:30 to noon and the evening classes are held from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm. Workshop space is limited. To register, please call AAMC at (443) 481-5555 or go to www.living-well. eventbrite.com

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Bernice Bailey, 97 Bernice Bailey, 97 Bernice Quill Bailey, age 97, was born Jan. 18, 1918 to the late Mack Quill and Arie Rice Quill. She passed away Mar. 9, 2015.

Her formal education was received from the Calvert County public school system.

Bernice was the mother of two sons, Jimmy Bailey and Adam Bailey, both preceded her in death.

Bernice was a steadfast and diligent worker, holding two notable occupations; as a domestic worker and she worked in a restaurant for a period of time. Bernice became a faithful member of the Bethel Way of the Cross Church.

Bernice loved singing and playing the piano and she loved going shopping and visiting other churches.

When her health declined, Bernice moved to the Calvert County Nursing Center, in Prince Frederick.

Bernice leaves to cherish wonderful memories, one daughter-in-law, Sylvia Bailey, six grandchildren, Ralph, Tyrone, Gregory, Anthony, Gerald, Derrick; 11 great grandchildren, Jamal, Gregory, Jr., Shaurice, Stephan, Kenya, Egypt, Katherine, Ravin, Derrick, Jr., D’Mauri, and Peyton; four great-great grandchildren, Tarnyia, Eric, Jayden, Joseph; a loving and devoted cousin Missionary Willa Mae Plater and a host of relatives and friends.

Sewell Funeral Home in Prince Frederick handled arrangements.

Judi Bauer Judith Louise Bauer, “Sweet Judi,” passed away on Tues., Mar. 24, 2015.

She was the beloved mother of Joseph Charles (Chuck) (Shirley) Bauer, III; grandmother of Jessica and Joe Bauer; daughter of the late Ferdinand and Frances Jackson; sister of Joanne (Ray) Viens and the late Mary Frances Jackson and Jean Marie Eutsler. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Friends are invited to Judi’s Life Celebration from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Sat., April 11 at the North Beach Volunteer Fire Department, 8536 Bayside Rd., Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to The Obesity Society, 8757 Georgia Avenue, Suite 1320, Silver Spring, MD 20910.

Kalas Funeral Home in Edgewater handled arrangements.

Cher Chew, 43 Cher Ymalda Chew, age 43, was born in Prince Frederick Sept.

5, 1971 to Bernice Ann Jefferson Chew & Clyde O’Neil Chew.

She went home to be with the Lord on Sun., Mar. 8, 2015, at the Hospice House of St. Mary’s in Callaway,

MD. She attended Calvert public schools. She received her cosmetology license at the Blades Hair School in St. Mary’s County. She loved styling hair. Cher worked hard as a single mother to provide for herself and her five children.

She loved playing Bingo at Wayson’s Corner, dressing well and looking good. Cher also loved making her favorite fruit and seafood salads, and eating crabs.

Cher was baptized along with her five children at Mt. Gethsemane Holiness Church of Huntingtown.

Delano and Agnes Jones, a devoted couple and grandparents of Cher’s children, accepted her as their daughter and she loved them the same.

She leaves to cherish her memories: her parents: Bernice Jefferson Chew and Clyde Chew; grandmother Louise Jefferson; children Raymond Jones Jr.; Ciera Jones; Rayshona Jones; Cheraye Jones and Raheim Neale; sister: Tove Chew; brothers: Harold Hodge Jr. and Antonio Gantt; sister in-law: Chante’ Hodge; 10 grandchildren: Demariae’ Jackson.

Destiny Stewart, Kendra Smalls, Dallas Stewart, Nathaniel Taylor Jr., DeWayne Taylor, Gabriel Jones, Jerome Herbert Jr., Amir Neale and Anastasia Jones.

Sewell Funeral Home in Prince Frederick handled arrangements.

Norman Taylor, 69 Norman G. Taylor, age 69, of Edgewater, formerly of Deale, died Thurs. Mar. 26 2015. He was born to

Esther Rogers, on May 3, 1945 in Washington DC. Norman graduated from Southern High School and was a long-time resident of Deale. Norman put his faith in God and worked for the Thomas Somerville Company as well as the State of Maryland Highway Department. He was most proud of his service to the community as a member of the Deale Volunteer Fire Department where he was Assistant Chief at Company 42. He was recently honored for having been a supporter of the Volunteers for 53 years.

Norman is survived by a daughter, Angela Hicks of Deale, and a grandson whom he loved.

Memorial donations may be made to Company 42, Deale Volunteer Fire Department.

Hardesty Funeral Home in Galesville handled arrangements.

Tom Chew, 60 Donald “Tom” David Chew, Sr., age 60, passed away Mar. 14, 2015 at home. Tom was born to the late Louis and Ollie Chew on Nov. 29, 1954 in Calvert County. Tom graduated from Calvert High School.

Tom was a person who enjoyed life. He was a “jack of all trades” and was willing to help everyone. He also enjoyed singing and he wrote a hymn (Jesus just walked right in and sat right down). He was a member of Carroll Western United Methodist Church.

He leaves to cherish his memories: two sons, Donald Chew II (Keisha) and Donald Chew III (Pam); two daughters, Felicia Sharp (Craig) and Sharhonda Butler; one brother, Frankie Chew and four sisters, Mildred Harris (William), Mary Mackall, Ella Johnson (Sonny) and Barbara Jean (Robert); a very special friend, Mildred Green, 15 grandchildren and four great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

Tom was preceded in death by his parents Louis and Ollie Chew; four brothers, Louis Chew, Jr., Alonzo, Oscar James and Estep and three sisters: Hazel Hines, Louise Chew and Judy Chew Lester.

Sewell Funeral Home in Prince Frederick handled arrangements.

Celeste Crickenberger, 87 Celeste Ann Crickenberger, age 87, of Dunkirk passed away Mar. 25, 2015, surrounded by family.

She was born Dec. 31, 1927, in Washington, D.C., to Joseph and Celeste Ann (Re) Brunori. Celeste was raised in the District

and attended public schools.

Celeste married Robert E. “Bob” Crickenberger on July 10, 1948, and they were married for 66 years.

They made their home in the District before moving to Maryland Park in 1953, and also lived in Hyattsville and Clinton before settling in Dunkirk in 1979.

Celeste was primarily a homemaker and enjoyed sewing, cooking, square dancing, and bowling. Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family.

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She is survived by a son, Robert E. Crickenberger, Jr. and his wife Brenda of Chesapeake Beach, and a daughter Linda Ann Giles and her husband David of Prince Frederick. She is also survived by grandchildren: Lorraine and Paul Crickenberger, Samantha Smouse, Jaime Abelitis, Melissa Giles, Megan Smith and Corrine Bisbee; as well as 13 great-grandchildren and a sister Henrietta Trundle of Annapolis.

Celeste was preceded in death by her husband Robert Emil “Bob” Crickenberger, Sr.; sisters Sarah, Linda and Rosie and a brother Mario.

Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

Bertie Dove, 92 Bertie Elizabeth Dove, age 92, of Lothian passed away Mar. 22, 2015, surrounded by family. She was born Jan. 27, 1923, in Greenock (now Lothian) to Hillary Odie and Lillie Christina (Griffith) Moreland.

Bertie was raised in Lothian and attended Southern High School. After high school, she worked at the U.S. Census Bureau. She married William “Bill” Hardesty, who passed away in 1952. She married Lee Russell Dove in 1955, and they made their home in Lothian.

Bertie was primarily a mother and homemaker.

She enjoyed yard sales, softball games, and tending to the family produce stand, Dove Family Produce, and talking with the customers. Most of all, she loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

Bertie is survived by children Patricia Whitely and her husband Ronnie of Upper Marlboro; Shirley Dove of Lothian; Sandra Lee Duley and husband Rodney of Upper Marlboro and Paul Dove and wife Annie of Lothian; eight grandchildren, 25 greatgrandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren, and a brother Henry Richard “Dick” Griffith of Lothian.

She was preceded in death by husbands Bill Hardesty and Lee Russell Dove, who passed away in 2011, a sister Marguerite Cox and brothers James and Clarence Moreland.

Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

Ruth Ann Friedli, 79 Ruth Ann Friedli, age 79, of St. Leonard, passed away peacefully Mar. 26, 2015, at the Burnett-Calvert Hospice House in Prince Frederick. She was born Sept. 13, 1935, in Washington, D.C., to the late Ruth T. Goldsmith and James Leo Nutwell. Besides her parents, Ruth Ann is also predeceased by a son, Harry Lee DeMarr.

Sissie, as she was known, is survived by her loving husband Robert L. Friedli, devoted mother of Alexander DeSales DeMarr, William Wesley Goldsmith, Paul Leslie Goldsmith, and Lee Howard Goldsmith. She was the grandmother of 11, and she is also survived by numerous great- grandchildren, brothers Harry and Tommy and a sister Gracie.

Ruth Ann loved being surrounded by her family and was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Leonard Volunteer Fire and Rescue Squad.

Rausch Funeral Home in Port Republic handled arrangements.

Frank Griest, 93

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Franklin James “Frank” Griest, age 93, a 12-year resident of Churchton who lived previously in Woodstock, VA and Hyattsville, MD, died Mar. 20, 2015 at Anne Arundel Medical Center. Born in Star Junction, PA on Sept.

9, 1921, Frank honorably served in the US Army from 1942-45.

He worked as a service technician for Ace Fire Extinguishers and later worked for Bowman’s Apple Plant. He loved to bowl and spend time with his three favorite dogs.

He is survived by his daughter, Linda S. Crayle of Churchton; his sisters, Nancy Davis of Pennsylvania and Shirley Orr of Indiana; his brother, Donald Griest of New York; his grandchildren, Stephanie Mendoza, James Griest, Jr., Christina Crayle, Angelia Crayle and Steven Griest; and his great-grandchildren, Celine Mendoza and Allison Mendoza.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Griest, his son, James Griest, and 14 siblings.

Memorial contributions: American Cancer Society, 1041 Rt. 3 North, Gambrills, MD 21054.

Hardesty Funeral Home in Galesville handled arrangements.

Elston Cornelius Harvey, age 26, affectionately known as EJ, was born Mar. 16, 1988 to Charlotte Gray and Elston Harvey in Washington, DC. On Mar. 8, 2015 EJ suddenly departed this life to begin his new life in Glory.

EJ learned masonry at Calvert Career Center from Warren Harvey. Not only was Warren his uncle and teacher, he was his mentor and father figure. EJ graduated from Patuxent High School in 2008.

Although EJ was employed with Petco in Prince Frederick, he was an aspiring artist. His dream was to someday enter the music industry and become a music mogul. On any given day you would find him writing, rapping, singing or recording his music.

While EJ’s appearance was giant-like, he had a quiet, gentle, humble spirit. He was always willing to lend a hand to those who were in need.

EJ is survived by his parents, Charlotte and Troy Brooks, Elston and Angela Harvey; one brother, Joshwyn Willett; three sisters, Shamekia Harvey, Tyra and Destiny Brooks; grandmother, Tara Mason; grandfather, Tyrone Brooks; great grandfather, Blondell Mason; one niece, Aubrey; 19 aunts; 16 uncles; 10 great aunts; four great uncles; Godparents, Mary Brooks & Tawanna Bishop; extended family, Jack and Karen Richardson;

devoted friend, Matt Fraley.

EJ was preceded in death by his grandparents Butler and Sarah Gray and Charles and Mildred Harvey, his cousin Rodney “Rudy” Gray, and dear friend, Justin Poss.

Sewell Funeral Home in Prince Frederick handled arrangements.

Mary Mallonee, 86 Mary Smith Mallonee, age 86, passed away Mar. 18, 2015, at Agape Senior Care of Conway, SC. She was born Jan. 1, 1929, to Charles Nicholas and Mary Edna (Lawson) Smith.

Mary was raised in Forestville and graduated

from Maryland Park High School in 1946. After high school, she was employed as a secretary for the Department of Agriculture. She married Robert William Mallonee Feb. 17, 1950, and they lived in the Forestville area. Mary was primarily a homemaker and also a substitute teacher for Prince George’s County Schools. She and Robert moved to Churchton in 1984 and Mr. Mallonee passed away in 1987. In 2005, she moved in with her daughter in Owings. Mary attended Christ Church in West River and also St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Prince Frederick. She enjoyed reading, walking with her friends at the Calvert Pines Senior Center, and spending time with her family.

She is survived by a daughter Kay Muscolino

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Mallonee continued.... and husband Frank of Loris, SC, and sons Billy Mallonee and wife Linda of Crossville, TN and Charlie Mallonee and wife Dawn of Churchton. Also surviving are grandchildren, Stacey Dickens, Chas Anderson, Carrie Nicholson, Christine Jones and David Mallonee, and eight great-grandchildren, and her long-time best friend of 68 years, Betty Hill. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Robert W. Mallonee, Sr. and brothers Everett, Charlie, Fred, Van and Eddie Smith.

Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

Russ Mogel, Jr., 71 Russell Paul Mogel, Jr., age 71, of Chesapeake Beach passed away Mar. 21, 2015. He was born Oct. 12, 1943, in Reading, PA to Russell P., Sr. and Jeannette (Shirey) Mogel.

Russ was raised in Reading where he attended public schools. Russ enlisted in the United States Navy in 1961 and was honorably discharged in 1964.

He was a volunteer fire fighter in Reading prior to moving to Prince George’s County in 1968, and becoming a professional P.G. County fire fighter for nearly 25 years. He was a Charter Boat Captain for 40 years on the Mary Lou, Mary Lou II and Mary Lou Too. He served on the Calvert County Tourism Board for over 20 years, was president for several terms, and was awarded the Tourism Person of the Year in 2006.

He was a member of many organizations including; the Maryland Charter Boat Association since 1978; the Bay Business Group; the Stallings-Williams American Legion Post 206 in Chesapeake Beach, and he was a founding member of Seaside Fishing Charters in Chesapeake Beach. Russ served as treasurer for the Prince George’s County Professional Fire Fighter and Paramedics Association IAFF Local 1619 as well as being the Finance Officer for the Stalling-Williams American Legion Post 206 in Chesapeake Beach.

Russ also enjoyed hunting, golf, and most of all, spending time with his family.

He is survived by his wife Barbara Stewart Mogel,

sons Rich Mogel of Prince Frederick, Rob Mogel of St. Leonard and David Mogel and wife Tracy of Gambrills, and his father Russell P. Mogel, Sr. Also surviving are grandchildren Sarah, Steven, RJ, Hannah, Makayla, and Brayden, great-grandchildren Brandi and Mick, a sister Pat Mogel Coogler and husband Art of Columbia, SC; half-sisters Sharon Mogel and Karen Borrell, half-brothers Rusty and Gary Mogel, his sons’ mother Mae Mogel of St. Leonard, uncles Bob and Dick Mogel, an aunt Bertha Winter and numerous nieces and nephews.

Russ was preceded in death by his mother, Jeannette Mogel.

Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

Margaret Moreland, 89 Margaret Estelle Moreland, née Cosden, age 89, died Mar. 19, 2015, at her residence at Brightview South River in Edgewater. She was born Mar. 17, 1926 to the late Evelyn and Thomas Cosden of Baltimore.

During WWII Margaret was employed at the United States Naval Academy and it was there she met her future husband, Albert. They married in December 1945 and moved to Lothian.

She worked at First National Bank of Maryland and in Dr. Emily H. Wilson’s medical practice.

However, it was real estate where she excelled and she had a long and successful real estate career in Summers Realty, Moreland Realty and Coldwell Banker Howlin Realty.

Margaret was a member of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church in Lothian for 70 years. During those years she served in many different ministries.

She loved her church community and she loved her family. Her nine great-grandchildren were the brilliant light in her life.

Margaret is survived by her two daughters, Janet (William) Tucker and Lyn (Jeffrey) Wagner; five grandchildren, Garrett (Penny) Tucker, Lauren (Charles) Myers, Jennifer (John) Lee, Erin (Jonathan) Hansen and Katie Wagner; her brother, Thomas H. Cosden and nine great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Lyons Moreland, and her sister, Nancy Kaehler.

The family requests that contributions be made to the Margaret E. Moreland Memorial at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, 122 Bayard Road, Lothian,

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George P. Kalas Funeral Home in Edgewater handled arrangements.

Pat Morrone, 66 Pasquale “Pat” Joseph Morrone, age 66, of Chesapeake Beach, passed away March 24, 2015, at Washington Hospital Center. He was born July 25, 1948, in Hudson, NY, to Joseph and Anna (Temperio) Morrone.

Pat was raised in Hudson and was a graduate of Hudson High School, class of 1967. He enlisted in the United States Coast Guard March 2, 1970, and while serving he received the National Defense Service Medal, Antarctic Service Medal, and the Coast Guard Good Conduct Medal. He was honorably discharged on March 1, 1974.

Pat married Kathleen LaPlaca Dec. 31, 1972, in Oxon Hill, and the couple resided in Riverdale before moving to North Beach in 1982 and settling in Chesapeake Beach in 1986.

He was employed as a Criminal Research Specialist with the U.S. Secret Service. He retired in 2005 after serving 34 years with the federal government. Pat was also a published author having written several short stories and two novels, “Spook Rock” and “The Lazarus Culture.”

He attended St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council # 7870 and Stallings – Williams Post 206 American Legion.

Pat enjoyed watching horror movies and Westerns and going out to breakfast. He loved spending time with his family and was a very proud “Pop.” Pat He is survived by his wife Kathleen Morrone and sons Jason and Michael Morrone of Chesapeake Beach, grandchildren Kaitlyn, Courtney, Michael, Jr., and Conner Morrone, and Ashleigh and Jorja La Greco and Ivy and Oliva James and Joe and Nick Foley; and great-granddaughters Serenity Stewart and Layla Kinder. He was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter Erin La Greco and sister Patti.

A Memorial Mass and celebration of Pat’s life will be held Saturday, April 11, 2015, at 11 a.m. in

Ed Moore, 62 Edward Lee “Ed” Moore of Owings, passed away Mon., Mar. 30, 2015, at the age of 62. He was born in Washington, DC, on Sept. 5, 1952, to Helen Emma (Crossley) and Carlton W. Moore.

Ed served in the U. S. Marine Corps from Oct. 1973 through Aug. 1977.

On Jan. 31, 1991, he married the love of his life, Karen L. Jameson. They celebrated their 24th wedding anniversary in Jan. 2015.

Ed worked for Corman Construction for over 40 years. He enjoyed gardening, fishing, going boating, classic cars and making woodworking projects. His most enjoyable times were spent with his family.

He was the beloved husband of Karen L. Moore and loving father of Suzanne M. Gibson and her husband James and Edward Moore, Jr. He was the devoted grandfather of Ella and Josephine Gibson, and the brother of Carlton Moore and his wife Lynn, Charles Moore and his wife Di, Betty White and her husband Lenny and Louise Sweeney and her husband Jeff. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and other family members.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Ed’s memory to any of the following: Calvert Memorial Foundation, Attn: Infusion Center, 100 Hospital Road, Prince Frederick, MD 20678 (please write on the memo line “Infusion Center”); Calvert Hospice, P.O. Box 838, Prince Frederick, MD 20678 or John Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center, Development Office, 750 East Pratt Street, Suite 1700, Baltimore, MD 21202 (please write on the memo line “Dr. Yvette Kasamon”).

Lee Funeral Home Calvert in Owings handled arrangements.

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Isaac Saunders, 90

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William Isaac Saunders, Sr., was born Dec. 23, 1924 and departed for his heavenly home on Mar. 8, 2015.

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by William, Ike, Irishman, Pop, PopPop, Dad, Daddy, Grand Pop, and Uncle Isaac lead a quiet, unassuming life. He was educated in the public schools of Calvert County, proudly served his country in the US Army from 1943 -1946, and supported his family as a construction laborer, farm worker, oyster shucker, boat builder, and Head Start bus driver.

During his vibrant years, Isaac appreciated watching baseball, wrestling, and “shoot ‘em-up” Westerns. He liked hunting squirrels and rabbits.

For most of his retirement years, Isaac could be seen sitting roadside in a lawn chair observing the early morning traffic. Unknown to his family this made him a neighborhood icon. When Isaac was no longer able to live alone, he resided at Solomons Nursing and Rehabilitation Center (SNRC. While at SNRC, Isaac became an obvious well-known and well-loved resident. In spite his severe hearing loss, he enjoyed participating in Bingo, Keno, bowling, Dominoes and “Coffee with Friends.”

Left to bid farewell are the children of Isaac and his late wife, Sara: Carol Johnson, Vashti Peagler (Richard), Iszetta Johnson (Michael), William II (Arvenia), and Denise Saunders; 10 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; son-in-law, Glenn Mason; and four brothers-in-law.

Sewell Funeral Home in Prince Frederick handled arrangements.

RobertLeeSmithSr., better known as “Bub” or ‘’Smitty,” was born May 16, 1947 to the late Arnett Smith and Virginia Hicks Smith.

He departed this life on Sun., Mar. 8, 2015 at Calvert Memorial Hospital.

He lived a life of love, kindness and humbleness. He was a very softspoken, caring man. He loved cars and going to the Kingdom Hall for meetings.

Robert graduated from Brooks Senior High in 1967. He worked for many years at BG&E. He also worked in construction and often reminded his children that he assisted in the building of the Safeway in Edgewater. He retired from South River Landing Security Company. He loved being a security officer and loved the people he worked with especially the residents of South River Landing..

He leaves to honor and cherish his memory; two sons; Miquel Hicks and Robert Smith Jr.(Angel); two daughters; Yvette Johnson (Vaughn) and Ineva Smith; four grandchildren; Jonathan Weems II, Jordan Johnson, Darkari Smith and Camari Smith; six brothers; Joseph Smith; Arnett Smith Jr., Sherman Smith (Mable), Richard Smith (JoAnne), three of whom preceded him in death; Chester Hicks (Gladys), Alfred Hicks Sr. (Carrie), James Smith (Annie); and eight sisters; Nora Jackson (John), Janice Gross (Calvin), Ernestine Chase, Shirley Johnson, Elsie Smith, three of whom preceded him in death.

Sewell Funeral Home in Prince Frederick handled arrangements.

Danny Rice, 79 Daniel “Danny” E. Rice, Jr., age 79, of Port Republic, passed away March 20, 2015, at his home. He was born March 18, 1936, in Sadsbury, PA, to the late Daniel and Edna Rice.

Danny retired after 50 years from the Asphalt, Paving, and Sealing Industry. He enjoyed watching older western movies, listening to bluegrass music and playing the lottery.

He was a man who loved being surrounded by his family, spending time with them, and going to family reunions.

Danny is survived by his wife of 48 years, Blanche E. Rice, devoted father of Charles Rice, Robert Rice, and Margaret Moore and her husband Richard. He was the grandfather of seven, great grandfather of three, he is also survived by two brothers and four sisters.

Memorial contributions may be made to Calvert Hospice.

Rausch Funeral Home in Port Republic handled arrangements.

Hal Spence, 43 Harold Clyde “Hal” Spence, Jr., of Dunkirk, age 43, passed away on Fri., Mar. 27, 2015. He was born on June 23, 1971 in Washington, DC to Wilma (Whaley) and Harold Spence, Sr. Hal was raised in District Heights, MD. The family moved to Calvert County when he was 16 and he graduated from Northern High School in 1989.

He worked at SMECO as a lineman for over 24 years. He volunteered as a natural disaster relief aid, and assisted in several natural disasters, including Hurricanes Katrina, Isabel and Irene.

He helped his Dad out with Spence’s Tree Service and loved being with family and friends.

He enjoyed rock and roll, Jack and Coke and riding his motorcycle.

He was the beloved husband of Theresa (McLean) Spence and loving father of Felicia Tome and Leanna Spence. He was the son of Harold and Sue Spence and son-in-law of John and Margaret McLean. He was a loving brother of Teresa Spence and devoted uncle of Megan Spence, T.J. and Justin McLean, Kaitlyn and Kristen Renner. He is also survived by numerous other family and friends.

Viewing and funeral Services were held at Lee Funeral Home Calvert in Owings, with burial at Southern Memorial Gardens, Dunkirk.

Sally Taylor, 84 Rosa Belle Taylor, known as “Sally,” age 84, of Anza, CA and formally of Huntingtown, passed away in California on Dec. 17, 2014. Sally was born April 24, 1930 in Greenville, S.C. to the late Marion and

Mary Stewart.

Sally retired from the Federal government after 30 years of service. She volunteered for Meals on Wheels for 15 plus years and was an active member of Huntingtown United Methodist Church, participating in the Bell Ringers and Women’s Bible Study.

Sally was also very active in equestrian activities, a member of the Arabian Horse Association even started her own horse farm. After her retirement, Sally spent her time playing the piano, learning to swim, quilt, and ceramics; she also started cooking and baking with a vengeance.

She was the beloved mother of Lynn Gowen and Stephen Crombie, stepmother of Barbara Taylor, Brian Taylor, Alison Taylor, Susan Allpress, Sylvia Fernbaugh and Judith Ford. Grandmother of Tony Crombie, Erin Garcia, Colleen Crombie, and Payton Gowen, she is also survived by ten step grandchildren, five great grandchildren and her sister, Betty Lou Bell.

Besides her parents Sally is preceded in death by her husband, William Ralph Taylor and a daughter, Madaline Crombie.

Memorial contributions may be made to: The Equine Rescue League, P.O. Box 4366, Leesburg, VA 20177.

Rausch Funeral Home in Port Republic handled arrangements.

Tommy Tettimer, 68 Thomas Edgar Tettimer, age 68, known as “Tommy T” of Port Republic, passed away Mar. 28, 2015, at Calvert Memorial Hospital.

He was born Sept.

28, 1946 in Prince Frederick.

Tommy graduated from Calvert High School in

1964, before joining the military. He joined the U.S. Navy in 1964 and was assigned to the U.S.S. Intrepid, where he served in the Vietnam War. Tommy joined the Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department (Company 2) in 1965, and in 1967, he transferred to the 2nd District Volunteer Rescue Squad (Company 4), where he volunteered for 48 years. During his time at Company 4, Tommy served on the Board of Directors, as the Treasurer, Vice President, and the Chief. In April 1994, Tommy was inducted into the Calvert County Hall of Fame.

Then, in May 2004, he was inducted to the Southern Maryland Volunteer Fireman’s Association, where he continued to be a dedicated member.

Tommy spent a lot of time at the ballpark, playing and coaching his children. He loved old cars, cooking, catering, and vacationing at Bethpage Campground.

Tommy was a member of the American Legion, Calvert County Sportsman’s Club, and the Elk’s Lodge.

Tommy was one of six children.

He is survived by his mother, Doris Woolford Tettimer; his wife, Pamela Tettimer; his sister, Doris Ann Weems (Maurice); his sister, Pat Tettimer (Cathy); his brother, James Tettimer (Lisa); his children, Melissa Thrasher (Brian), Christopher Tettimer (Donna), Valerie Mayer (Brian), Gary Willis (Nikki), Nicki Willis (Chris); his grandchildren, Sean Tettimer, Taylor Thrasher, Connor Thrasher, Madison Mayer, Preslee Mayer, Karis Mayer, Sadie Willis, Kylie Willis, and Averie Higgins.

He was preceded in death by his father, William Andrew Tettimer; his brother, William “Billy” Tettimer; his sister, Myrtle T. Hance; and his nephew, Kevin Michael Tettimer.

Pallbearers were Thomas Hance III, Thomas Hance IV, Jacob Hance, Matthew Tettimer, Joshua Tettimer, Jason Atherton, and Chad Lankford.

Honorary Pallbearers will be long time friends, John Murphy, Ronnie Wood, Sonny Hayman, and Deanie Walton.

Funeral services will be held Thurs., April 2, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at the Full Gospel Assembly of God Church, Prince Frederick. Burial will follow at Chesapeake Highlands Memorial Gardens at 3270 Broomes Island Rd., Port Republic. The family is inviting all friends to join them at the Prince Frederick Volunteer Rescue Squad (Company 4) following the services.

Memorial contributions should be made to the Prince Frederick Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 346, Prince Frederick, Maryland 20678.

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CLASSIFIEDS Volunteers Needed

Anne Arundel County Special Olympics is a nonprofit organization providing sports programs to over 300 eligible athletes, ages eight to adult, with a cognitive delay or developmental disability. The program includes a variety of sports including Bocce, Cycling, Duckpin Bowling, Softball, Swimming, Track & Field; all training takes place locally and is offered to athletes free of charge. For information about volunteer opportunities with our program, please contact our volunteer coordinator, Kyle Hines (khinessoaamd@ gmail.com ). Coaches and assistant coaches must be at least 18 years old, and must undergo a background check. Volunteers who assist at events or practices may be younger than 18, but volunteers who are under 16 must be supervised by a parent or guardian. See web site: soaamd.org.

Public Notice

Rabies Clinics: The Calvert County Health Department is sponsoring rabies clinics in the coming weeks, offering free rabies vaccinations for county pets.

The free clinics are scheduled as follows: · Sat., Apr. 11, Northern High School, 2950 Chaneyville

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Rd. · Sat., Apr. 18, Huntingtown High School, 4125 Solomons Island Rd. · Sat., Apr. 25, Patuxent High School, 12485 Southern Connector Blvd.

Clinics will be held from 10 a.m. to noon. Proof of prior vaccination is required to receive the three-year vaccine. Eligible pets include cats, dogs and ferrets in carriers or on leashes and muzzled if necessary. This is an open-air clinic with no special facilities to vaccinate animals that cannot be restrained by their owner (no feral or stray animals).

Calvert County pet licenses will also be available at the rabies clinics. Pet licenses are $7 for spayed or neutered pets (proof required) and $20 for those not spayed or neutered. A Calvert County pet license must be renewed every year and is required for all cats and dogs five months and older.

Questions? Call the Calvert County Health Department at (410) 535-5400 or (410) 535-3922. Visit online at calverthealth.org.

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Calvert County Humane Society Meet Tyra!

Not only is Tyra the cutest dog EVER but her personality matches! This sweet and wiggly, six-month-old Boxer mix is house trained, knows basic obedience, and is just all around a sweetie! Tyra is currently in a home with other dogs and would do well in a forever home with other doggie friends! Come meet this cutie soon, she will be snatched up quickly!

For more info, please visit HumaneSocietyOfCalvertCounty.org or come in and see all the animals available at the Humane Society of Calvert County, 2210 Dalrymple Road in Sunderland.

Phone: (410) 257-4908.

Be sure to mention that you read about this pet in the Chesapeake Current!

Anne Arundel County Animal Control Animal Control is over-run with mice! There are all varieties and colors of domesticated mice available for adoption – from black and brown to albino.

Daisy is a soft black/brown domesticated rabbit. She’s estimated to be about a year old and was given up for adoption.

Anne Arundel County Animal Control is located at 411 Maxwell Frye Road Millersville, MD 21108. They are closed Sun. and Mon..

Call for hours during the week; they’re open until 6:00 p.m. on Wed. Phone number (410) 222-8900.

Sincerely, Susan

by Susan Shaw

What’s Drug Court?

I had the opportunity very recently to attend the Southern Calvert Republican Women’s Club meeting where the guest speaker was Circuit Court Judge Mark Chandlee and Mollie Owens, the Coordinator of the Calvert County Drug Court.

What is Drug Court, you may be wondering?

There is a new judicial mechanism for dealing with drug addiction that results in criminal behavior in Calvert County. The purpose of the Drug Court is to offer an alternative to incarceration by providing intensive intervention and supervision of a non-violent drug offender who has chosen to make a commitment to his recovery and to his mental health. The offender has to pass a screening process, has to make a commitment to his own sobriety and mental health, and has to clearly understand that if he violates any of the requirements set by Judge Chandleee in the Circuit Court, he will be completing the original sentence terms that were set by Judge Chandlee, to give the best possible incentive for completion of the program.

Ms. Owens came to Calvert County from Anne Arundel County, where she had been involved in coordinating drug court there, so she is experienced in the whats and hows required to make the program successful.

Nationally, about 50% of those offenders who agree to participate in Drug Court to

avoid incarceration finish the program. Of those who complete, there is about a 70% success rate of no additional arrests. Because the supervision required is so labor intensive, the Calvert County Drug Court is only handling 15 offenders at this time. Once the program is working well in Calvert County, the number of those accepted into this alternative to incarceration will increase significantly.

It is common knowledge in Calvert County that use of prescription pain medications may lead to narcotic addiction, that as local law enforcement has cracked down on the doctors who were little more than pill peddlers, and prescription pain pills have become more scarce and more expensive, those who are addicted have transitioned to heroin. Complicating this picture is the fact that today’s heroin is more potent and more pure, often leading quickly into the quagmire of illegal drug activity that leads to arrest.

The Drug Court is a commitment by all the providers of addiction and mental health services to try to divert those who can be from incarceration toward renewed health esteem as a participant who “beat the drugs.” Stay tuned for more information.

About the Author: Susan Shawis a former Calvert County Commissioner, and an LCSW-C (Licensed, Certified, Social Worker-Clinical). More info will be available shortly at www.SincerelySusan.info.

Brownies Learn About Fitness Girl Scout Brownie Troop 3880 from North Beach visited Poston’s Fitness for Life in Dunkirk to earn their Fair Play badge in March.

Coaches Scott Chamberlin and Beth Norfolk adapted fitness activities and nutritional information into fun, interactive athletic games for the Brownies. They learned about teamwork, how to exercise the proper way and why playing safe is so important.

The Brownies also learned how adaptations can be made to activities to include everyone, including their Brownie Sister who is in a

wheelchair. Coaches Scott and Beth finished the day with a grand team circuit, based off Poston’s signature P.A.C.E. class. The Brownies ran through ladders, balanced on the BOSU, scurried under hurdles, completed half-jacks, and sprinted to the finish line. “I really enjoy working with children and teaching them the benefits of nutrition and fitness.

Hopefully, what they learn will stick with them as they grow older,” says Coach Scott.

When asked, “What did you learn?” The Brownies responded, “Fair Play makes you sweaty!”

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CURRENT EVENTS Calvert County Announces Good Friday Schedule The Calvert County offices will be closed Apr. 3, in observance of Good Friday. In addition: - The three county senior centers will be closed Apr. 3 and Meals on Wheels will not be delivered.

- There will be no county bus service Apr. 3.

- Calvert Library locations will be closed Apr. 3.

- Mt. Hope and Southern community centers will be closed Apr. 3. Northeast Community Center will be open with normal hours.

Edward Hall Aquatic Center will be open with normal hours. The Calvert Marine Museum will be open 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

- The Appeal Landfill and county convenience centers will be open with regular hours.

- Flag Ponds Nature Park, Kings Landing Park and Battle Creek Cypress Swamp will be open with normal park hours.

5K Run for the Bay Don’t miss out! Sign up today! This May 2 event will be located at the Chesapeake Beach Rail Trail. High Quality Tech shirts will be guaranteed to the first 250 pre-registered participants! There will be drinks and food provided along with great music to run to!

Medals will be given to the first, second and third place runners in both the men’s and women’s categories. Proceeds benefit the Chesapeake Bay Foundation. Register online at Active.com. Questions? Laura Kellner at (410) 474-1799 or email at Lakellner@hotmail.com.

Fri., Apr. 3 Marsh Mania: Look in a marsh to find signs of spring. Play the “Who Am I?” game and kids figure out which animal you are. 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Rd., Solomons. calvertmarinemuseum.com or call (410) 326-2042.

Shrimp Scampi Dinner: Informal dinner from 5:30-7:00 p.m. at the American Legion Stallings Williams Post 206, on Rt. 260 in Chesapeake Beach, lower-level dining room. Master Chef Jack will be whipping up this luscious entrée with all the trimmings. The cost is $10, including salad, roll, and beverage. Public invited. Call for more information (301) 855-6466. ALpost206.org.

Full Moon Tours at the Hammond-Harwood House Museum: On this interactive tour visitors will learn about what night was like during the early 19th century when the beautiful Frances Townley Chase Loockerman lived on the property with her eccentric husband Richard and their young family.

Visitors will hear about the rise and fall of this Annapolitian family while under the cover of twilight in the Hammond-Harwood House. Tours times at 7:00 & 8:00 p.m. $15 pp $10 members. Ages 12+.

To make reservations call (410) 263-4683x 12 or e-mail info@hammondharwoodhouse.org. The Hammond-Harwood House Museum is located at 19 Maryland Avenue Annapolis.

2nd Annual Culinary Event for Calvert Hospice: Hosted by Running Hare Vineyard, the evening begins at 7:00 p.m. with a cocktail hour followed by a three-course dinner with wine pairings. Dance to music provided by the Nightlife Band. A silent auction includes a New Orleans Cooking Experience, an AllInclusive Trip to St. Lucia more. Tickets are $125/

CalvART Gallery’s April Show “Appalachian: The Art of Megan Richard and Suzanne Shelden” introduces new work that encompasses the Carolinas to New Hampshire.

Artists’ Reception, Sat., Apr. 18, from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Live Appalachian music by Joe Ruff and Friends, and Appalachian delicacies. The show runs Apr. 8 thru May 3. The CalvART Gallery is located in the Prince Frederick Shopping Center at the intersection of Rts. 4 and 231 nestled between the Sakura Restaurant and Dreamweaver Cafe. Open Wed. through Sun. from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. calvartgallery.org, (410) 535-9252.

Nonprofit Institute Fifth Annual Conference Register now for this May 1 networking and training opportunity for regional nonprofit leaders, staff, board members and volunteers.

Tuition $30; fees $25. (Tuition Waiver for individuals registering from St. Mary’s County and Charles County.) College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, 8730 Mitchel Rd., Center for Business and Industry (BI Building).

Visit csmd.edu/NonProfitInstitute to register.

Nominate Local Champions for Children Calvert Collaborative for Children and Youth, Inc, a non-profit, educational and advocacy United Way partner agency, seeks nominations of local “Champions for Children” to be recognized at a dinner on May 7. The awards recognize exemplary child advocates in Educational Opportunities, Healthy Children, person or $240/couple. Tickets will not be sold at the door. Sponsorships opportunities are still available.

For more info, call Claire Piason (410) 535-0892.

Sat., Apr. 4 Heritage Walk: Stroll through time to explore sections of the old Chesapeake Beach Railway train bed. History experts will narrate. Wear good walking shoes. Meet at the Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum, 4155 Mears Ave, Chesapeake Beach at 9:00 a.m. to start. Free. Public welcome. Call the museum: (410) 257-3892 for details.

Fossil Egg Hunt: Discover a fossil within the eggs hidden throughout the museum. Children will be divided into three age groups. Children should bring their own basket for collecting eggs.

Participants can have their fossils identified and take them home. 10:00 a.m. registration. Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Rd., Solomons. calvertmarinemuseum.com or call (410) 326-2042.

Full Moon Hike: Appreciate the beauty of Biscoe Gray Heritage Farm at night under the light of the Wolf Moon. This is a moderately strenuous hike of approximately two miles at a brisk pace over hilly and uneven terrain for two hours with minimal stops.

Ages 16 to adult. Free for Calvert Nature Society members; nonmembers $8/ family. Reservations required. Register at calvertparks.org. Biscoe Gray Heritage Farm, 2695 Grays Rd., Prince Frederick.

7:00-9:00 p.m. (410) 535-5327.

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Predator/Prey Day: Find out the many ways that animals avoid falling prey to a predator and learn about their strategies. 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Rd., Solomons. calvertmarinemuseum.com or call (410) 326-2042.

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and Strong Families, and also recognize a Youth (person 21 years or younger). Details and the Nomination Form are available on calvertkids. org, under “Champions for Children.”

Deadline: Fri., Apr. 3. Calvert Collaborative for Children and Youth, Inc. (410) 414-8300 or HYPERLINK “mailto:calvertkids@outlook. com” calvertkids@outlook.com.

“The Way I See It…” The photography and other artwork of Lonnie Harkins is the April featured exhibit at Artworks@7th in North Beach. Landscape, abstract and floral photo-art images showing local scenes. Opening reception is Fri., Apr. 3 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Free! The show runs thru Apr. 28. Artworks@7th, 9100 Bay Avenue, North Beach. Gallery Hours are Thu.-Sun., 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Call (410) 286-5278, visit artworksat7th.com or Facebook.

Bike to END HUNGER in Calvert Register now for this April 25 event; a day of biking along the western shore of the Chesapeake Bay. Pedal along the bay front, marinas, farmland and wineries while you enjoy the company of friends who share your same passion for biking. If you are new to cycling, you can sign-up for the new rider route and ride with a group and leader. Registration: $49 ($59 after Apr. 14) go to endhungercalvert.org/ events/bike-r.

Genealogy Club: “Barking Up the Wrong Tree” featuring speaker Anthony Long. 12:30 p.m.

Southern Anne Arundel County Senior Ctr., 27 Stepneys Lane, Edgewater. Call (410) 222-1927 or visit aacounty.org/aging for more info.

Tue., Apr. 7 Tri-County Job and Career Fair: Free and open to anyone looking for a job. College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Physical Education (PE) Center, 8730 Mitchell Rd., La Plata. Registration is through CSM Career Services at csmd.edu/JobFair or contact Career Services at (301) 934-7569 or CareerServices@csmd.edu.

Steak Dinner: Picky about your steak? Order direct from the Grill-Master and get what you like. $15.00 dinner includes all the trimmings and a beverage.

From 5:30- 7:00 p.m. hosted by the American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206, on Rt. 260 in Chesapeake Beach, in the lower-level dining room.

Public welcome. (301)855-6466. ALpost206.org.

Arctic Ecosystems: Lee Cooper and Jackie Grebmeier, scientists with long-term field experience in the Arctic, discuss their research and related work addressing how Arctic ecosystems and organisms are responding to the loss of seasonal sea ice and other environmental changes. Free and open to the public. 7:00-8:00 p.m. Chesapeake Biological Laboratory, 146 Williams St., Solomons. umces.edu/ cbl/outreach-seminars.

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April 8 Chesapeake Bay Fiber Arts Workshop: Join artisans to learn new techniques about fiber arts and help support the skipjack Dee of St. Mary’s. Preregistration required. Registration fee is $80.00 per participant and includes museum admission, two

fiber art classes of your choice, and a box lunch.

Participants may also register for half day sessions that include one fiber art class without lunch for $40.

All proceeds benefit the Dee. 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Rd., Solomons. calvertmarinemuseum.com or call (410) 326-2042.

Annual Spring Game Day: Spring is the theme.

The Calvert County Nursing Center Auxiliary hosts its annual fundraiser on from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. at American Legion Post 206, Chesapeake Beach. The cost is $12/person including lunch. Contact Terri Justin at (410) 535-3672 for reservations.

Project Natale Quartet: Spend an enjoyable afternoon listening to fresh and exciting jazz music performed by the Project Natale Quartet. Blending old and new, the group creates a sound all their own, featuring the upright bass, drums and keyboard. 1:002:00 p.m. Southern Anne Arundel County Senior Ctr., 27 Stepneys Lane, Edgewater. Call (410) 2221927 or visit aacounty.org/aging.

Public Meeting on Signage Issues: The Calvert County Department of Community Planning & Building (CPB) is hosting the third public meeting to provide information about the proposed changes and to gather public input on the draft sign regulations.

Calvert High School cafeteria, 600 Dares Beach Rd., Prince Frederick, 7:00 p.m.

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April 10 SCSC Computer Group: See new features with MS Windows 10. It will not be “Windows as usual.”

Bring a flash drive to the meeting. Handouts, if any, will be digital! 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Southern Anne Arundel County Senior Ctr., 27 Stepneys Lane, Edgewater. Call (410) 222-1927 or visit aacounty. org/aging for more info.

The Hubcaps: Don’t miss this! The charity event of the year to benefit the Calvert County Humane Society. Food and beverages for sale, a silent auction, and music, music, music. $35.00 per person. 7:00 p.m.in the Main Hall of the American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206 . on Rt. 260 in Chesapeake Beach. Public warmly welcomed. Call (301) 8556466 for more information. ALPosr206.org.

CSM Latin Music Festival Concert: CSM’s Latin Ensemble Ritmo Caché. $5 in advance, $7 day of event. bxoffc@csmd.edu, (301) 934-7828, csmd.edu.

8:00 p.m. College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts (FA) Bldg., Theater, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata.

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April 11

Artist’s Access Days: An opportunity for artists and photographers to access the park before and after regular hours. Artists are encouraged to create landscape paintings, drawings and photographs as they experience the quiet of an early spring sunrise. . 6:00-9:00 a.m. Flag Ponds Nature Park, 1525 Flag Ponds Parkway, Lusby. (410) 586-1477.

Shredding Event: Destroy unwanted paper and documents to help prevent identity theft. Calvert County residents only; no businesses. 8:00 a.m-2:00 p.m. Northern High School,2950 Chaneyville Road, Owings. (410) 326-0210 or co.cal.md.us/recycle.

Chess Saturdays: Chess enthusiasts or wannabes should come (with or without your own chess set) from 10:00 a.m. to noon. All ages and levels welcome!

Register for Chess Saturdays for a reminder. Twin Beaches Branch, Chesapeake Beach, 10:00 a.m. – Noon. (410) 257-2411.

CURRENT EVENTS OtterMania: Play like an otter, dance the “Swim,” discover where they live. Hear otterly terrific stories!

For families with pre-school and elementary children.

Admission applies; free for CMM members.10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Rd., Solomons. (410) 326-2042.

Wonderland at 150: How She Came To Be and Live So Long.” Whether you are a fan of Alice or have not figured out why she’s so pervasive, you will find this presentation illuminating. Mr. Imholtz will cover the origin of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and its almost equally famous sequel, “Through the LookingLatin Music Workshop: A basic tutorial on Latin Glass.” Visit the library and see extraordinary Alice instruments and styles. Free. 5:00 p.m., College of paraphernalia. (410) 535-0291. Calvert Library, 850 Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts (FA) Costley Way, Prince Frederick. 7:00 p.m.

Bldg., Theater, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. bxoffc@ Tue., Apr.T14uesday, April 14 csmd.edu, (301) 934-7828, csmd.edu.

Casual Tuesday Italian Night: An informal dinner Country Dance: Time to boogie at the American from 5:30-7:00 p.m. hosted by the American Legion Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206 on Rt. 260 in Stallings Williams Auxiliary Post 206, on Rt. 260 in Chesapeake Beach in the upper level ballroom. If Chesapeake Beach, in the lower-level dining room. you can’t dance, teachers will be available. One hour The menu is Italian with all the trimmings. $10 per lessons at 7:00 p.m. followed by dancing from 8:00 person including beverage. (301) 855-6466. Public p.m. until midnight. $15.00 per person includes soft invited. ALpost206.org. drinks or draft beer and light munchies. (301) 855Oysters in Maryland: Maryland once supported 6466. Public warmly invited. ALpost206.org. one of the largest oyster fisheries in the world, but President’s Own U.S. Marine Band Latin Jazz their abundance is now much lower than it was 50Combo: CSM’s Latin Music Festival will feature 100 years ago. Learn how and why oyster abundance performances by the “President’s Own.” Free. 8:00 has changed, how management of the fishery p.m. College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, has changed, and what might be in store for the Fine Arts (FA) Bldg., Theater, 8730 Mitchell Rd., La future. Free and open to the public. 7:00-8:00 p.m.

Plata. bxoffc@csmd.edu, (301) 934-7828, csmd.edu. Chesapeake Biological Laboratory, 146 Williams St., Solomons. For additional information and updates, Sun.,S Apr. 12 & Sun., 19 12 & 19 unday , AApr. pril visit umces.edu/cbl/outreach-seminars.

Chesapeake Community Chorus: This all15 Wednesday , April 15 volunteer chorus performs concerts to benefit charities Wed., Apr. in Calvert County. We are looking to add new singers Hearing Screening: Chesapeake Hearing Center to the chorus. No auditions are required. Practice will perform free hearing screenings. They will also sessions are on Apr. 12, 4:00-6:00 p.m., Huntingtown be able to check and clean hearing aides. Sign up for United Methodist Church, 4020 Hunting Creek Rd., an appointment at the front desk. 10:00 a.m.-12:00 Huntingtown; and Apr. 19, 4:00-6:00 p.m. North p.m. Southern Anne Arundel County Senior Ctr., 27 Beach Union Church, 8912 Chesapeake Ave., North Beach. Contact Larry Brown, Director, at (301) 8557477, or email lbrown9601@verizon.net.

Stepneys Lane, Edgewater. Call (410) 222-1927 or visit aacounty.org/aging.

Sea Squirts: O is for Otter! Learn more about the playful river otter. Free drop-in program for children 18-mos.- 3 yrs. and their caregivers. Now offered twice: 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Rd., Solomons. calvertmarinemuseum.com or call (410) 326-2042.

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April 16 Career Expo: Students interact with reps from many industries to help them identify career paths and give guidance on courses to help them achieve their goals.

Parents welcome. Southern High School gym, 4400 Solomons Island Rd., Harwood. 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

NARFE Meeting: The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE), Calvert County Chapter 1466, will meet at 1:00 p.m. at the Southern Pines Community Center, Appeal Lane, Lusby. Meet fellow federal employees and neighbors.

There will be a presentation on “Orphaned Wildlife Rescue” by Doc Wexler. This will be followed by a short business session. Join us for an early lunch at 11: 30 at Boomerangs in Solomon’s. Active and retired Federal employees, current and prospective members, non-members and guests are welcome. (410) 5861441 or email NARFE1466@gmail.com.

Anne Arundel Community College: Jobseekers speak with a business representative at the Spring 2014 AACC Job Fair. This year’s event is from noon to 4:00 p.m. at the David S. Jenkins Gymnasium on AACC’s Arnold campus, 101 College Parkway.

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April 12 All U Care To Eat Breakfast: On a “Spring is in the Air” morning, start off with a hearty breakfast including hot cakes, sausage, scrapple, bacon, scrambled eggs, home fries, biscuits, fruit, and chip beef. Hosted by the American Legion 206 Auxiliary from 8:00-11:00 a.m. on the upper level dining room in Chesapeake Beach on Route 260. Adults $10; kids 6-12 $5; under 6 free. (301) 855-6466. Public warmly invited. ALpost206.org.

Farewell Ceremony at 11:46 a.m.: Commemoration of the day and time the last train left Chesapeake Beach... forever. Informational presentation. The public is encouraged to wear 1930s period clothing for a unique tribute. Light refreshments to follow.

11:46 a.m. Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum, 4155 Mears Ave, Chesapeake Beach. Free, public welcome.

CSM Ward Virts Concert Series: Jeremy Koch, saxophone; Yu-Hsuan Liao, piano. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. Performance at 3:00 p.m.Free. rfleming@ csmd.edu, (443) 550-6011, csmd.edu. College of Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick Campus, Bldg.

B, Multipurpose Room 104, 115 J.W. Williams Rd., Prince Frederick.

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April 13 A Fashion Event: Beautiful spring fashions provided

by Curve Appeal, a full-figured consignment shop located in Millersville. Most models are members of the center. Refreshments will be served. 12:30-2:00 p.m. Southern Anne Arundel County Senior Ctr., 27 Stepneys Lane, Edgewater. (410) 222-1927 or visit aacounty.org/aging for more info.

Alice in Wonderland’s Pervasiveness: Lewis Carroll scholar August Imholtz presents, “Alice in

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