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The Calvert County Special Olympic Starz Unified Cheerleading and Dance Team, under the leadership of Coach Gayle Watterson and Assistant Coaches Donna Allison, Brooke Jefferson, Kathleen Phillips, and Sarah Watterson, won the 2016 Battle at the Capitol Special Needs Cheerleading Recreation Division National Championship. Members of the team are: Alexea Wentz, Aleya Wentz, Campbell Allison, Alise Allison, Nicole Basom, Brandan Ehnnantraut, Jaelynn Baugess, Bianca Guffey, Kristen Pulley, Gabi Berkley, Molly Ruiz, Allison Moan, Jenna Moan, Heather Park, Sadie Hall, Tabitha Hall, Faith Fitz, Nicole Bahan, Tallie McGirr, Grace McGirr, Nadia Gompers, Amy Walker, Haile George, Rosa Marcellino, Carmen Houston-Ludham, Claire Blumberg, Hanna Reams, and Daniel Harmon. The team received a proclamation from the Board of County Commissioners at its meeting April 12.

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Several women honored by the Calvert Commission for Women and chair Margaret Dunkle were recognized by the Board of Calvert County Commissioners (BOCC) at their meeting Apr. 12. They include: Business Leadership, Terry Shannon, County Administrator; Advocacy, Pamela Cousins; Service, Rhonda Crawley; and Woman of Tomorrow, Alexya Brown.

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Paul Robertson, whose mom is realtor Norma Robertson of Chesapeake Beach is bringing his “Fishing For Muscular Dystrophy” (FFMD) here to educate people about the disease. Robertson, who is a lifelong boater and fisherman, started FFMD by establishing a professional fishing team to raise awareness and money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. He’s participating in two fishing tournaments in the Florida Keys. His goal is to raise $1 million for MDA each year. It was 15 years ago that Paul was diagnosed with Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy, and said he was in denial for at least 12 years before a serious fall and some advice from a friend. Next the team comes to Chesapeake Beach on April 28. They will be leaving out of the the Rod ‘N’ Reel in their 43’ boat, and taking with them some children who also have the disease. Be sure to stop by their booth that day and say hi!

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Anne Arundel Sheriff Arrested Anne Arundel County Sheriff Ronald Bateman is facing a charge of second-degree assault after police were called to his home in Pasadena during an argument with his wife.

Anne Arundel County Police say on Sun., Apr. 10 just before 7:30 p.m., officers from Eastern District responded to an address on Pasadena Yacht Yard Road for a domestic violence call. The victim advised her husband, Ronald Bateman, age 54, assaulted her in their residence. Upon arrival officers noticed injuries to the victim and damage to the residence. Mr. Bateman was subsequently arrested and charged with second-degree assault. Since Bateman is the Sheriff of Anne Arundel County, his weapons and credentials were taken for safe-keeping, per protocol. Under-Sheriff Rick Tabor was notified. The victim advised officers she would seek medical treatment on her own.

Anne Arundel County Police say this is still a very active investigation.

In a statement released the next day, Bateman said he was innocent. "We had an emotional dispute that led the police to come to our home,� Bateman said. “Simply no criminal actions took place, just a very emotional argument between a husband and wife."

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Bateman did return to work at the Sheriff’s Office, but in an administrative-only capacity.

He said on Tuesday that his wife will recant the charge.

At a news conference Monday, Anne Arundel Police Chief Timothy Altomare said this case is no different than any other. “We will present this case as we would any other case as it relates to what occurred, how it happened, and how we present it to the state’s attorney’s office for prosecution.�

How and Where to Vote Don’t want to stand in line on Primary Day? Maryland’s Early Voting begins Thurs., Apr. 14, and runs through Thurs., Apr. 21.

Polling places are open from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. those days.

In order to cast a ballot in the Maryland Primary, you must be registered to vote.

Voter registration is available during early voting and your local board of elections office can tell you where and how.

You can also register to vote online at elections.state.md.us.

In Anne Arundel County, here are the Early Voting locations closest to South County: Edgewater Community Library. 25 Stepneys Lane Annapolis Senior Activity Center, 119 S. Villa Ave.

There is only one Early Voting location in Calvert County, and that is at the Calvert County Community Resources Building, 30 Duke Street – Lower Level, Prince Frederick MD 20678.

The Maryland Primary will officially be Tues. Apr. 26 and polling places will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Voters will choose a number of candidates for public offices, from presidential candidates (delegates to the Maryland party conventions) to state and Congressional lawmakers.

If you have not received a sample ballot in the mail, you can review ballots for both major political parties on the Maryland State Board of Elections website (elections.state.md.us).

Flooding Remedy Approved At a Work Session Apr. 7, North Beach Town Council received a round of applause from the audience after approving a budget adjustment to move forward a solution for persistent flooding problems at the northernmost end of town.

Mayor Mark Frazer recommended a change order of $307,119 for a total of $522,000 to pay for a revised type of dike, or berm, that would circle the wetlands and northernmost beach area. It was approved by a council vote of 5-0. The Mayor said “Trucks will be there in the morning, delivering material.�

Gene Slear, Senior Vice President of Environmental Concern of St. Michaels, the non-profit group that was hired to do the wetlands restoration at the Walton Preserve in North Beach, explained delays. He said more “unconsolidated bottom� and “open water� was encountered than previously thought, making the construction more difficult. He said experts also took into account new projections of sea level rise in the Chesapeake Bay over the next 50 years, meaning that a broarder and taller dike was needed than previously thought. The boundary of the dike was also revised to be on more solid ground.

Frazer said, “This has been the ‘Achilles Heel’ of the Town. What we’re talking about is

Phase 2 of a three phase effort to curb that flooding to the extent that we can. � He added that he felt this was the right solution, and the town took its time because they did not want to rush into any premature construction that would not solve the flooding problems. He called this “Phase 2.�

The mayor noted that this means that over $1.1 million will be spent in the area to try to eradicate flooding with this new project. He said that Phase 1 was $630,000 for the Living Shoreline project. The town received grants amounting to more than $500,000 for that project. A $200,000 bond bill was also issued, and the town made a contribution as well.

As a third phase of the project, the Army Corps of Engineers is also looing to elevate Rt. 261 going out of North Beach and to the Anne Arundel County line, adding a boardwalk for pedestrians and bicycles on the west side of the road. Surveys are currently being conducted because it is now “in the inventory of the State Highway Administration,� Frazer said, in the amount of about $10 million. However, he added, “When this happens is beyond our control, but that is going to happen. That puts this particular project into context.� He added, “We’re getting a great deal of assistance but the town is an active participant.�

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Schuh Announces Budget Meetings Anne Arundel County Executive Steve Schuh today announced his administration will host a series of town hall meetings in April to discuss the 2016-17 budget and other important issues facing the county. “Citizens deserve to be heard during our budget process,� said Schuh. “I look forward to hearing input from across our county.�

The meetings, which will take place over a span of two weeks, will allow the citizens of Anne Arundel County to express their views and budget priorities. The locations and

times of the meetings are as follows: - April 19 at 7:00 p.m. - Crofton Elementary School School Cafeteria, 1405 Duke of Kent Drive, Crofton - April 27 at 7:00 p.m. - Severna Park Middle School School Cafeteria, 450 Jumpers Hole Road, Severna Park The County Executive will be joined by members of his staff, as well as key members from departments across county government.

Schuh will propose his budget on May 2.

Farmers’ Markets Seek Vendors It’s that time of year when winter’s thaw makes way for spring’s abundance of fresh food from Calvert County’s local farmers and agri-businesses. The farmers markets will open in May and now it is time for local farmers, vendors and watermen to sign up to sell their products.

The Calvert County Farmers Market Association is seeking vendors for three market locations: Calvert Memorial Hospital, Calvert County Fairgrounds and Solomons. These are

“producers-only� markets.

All vegetables, fruits, herbs, tree nuts, meats, flowers, plants and other products sold at the markets must be grown/produced by a local farmer.

For more information on becoming a vendor or Calvert County’s agricultural community, visit calvertag.com or contact the Calvert County Department of Economic Development at (410) 535-4583 or (301) 855-1880 or via email at info@ecalvert.com.

Huge Team Supports Dunkirk Boy Gentle Family Dentistry (GFD) and Poston’s Fitness for Life have raised $13,000 in sponsorship and donations for their 173-person “Dunkirk Destroyers� Warrior Dash team.

The team is running the mud and obstacle 5k in honor of little Bubba Cramer from Dunkirk.

William “Bubba� Cramer is four-years-old and was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in August 2015. Bubba will need chemotherapy until 2018. Last year, the team broke the largest team record with their 58-person team. “I am blown away by the outpouring of support for Bubba.

Our original goal for the team was $2,000 and a 70-person roster. We are so happy to be a part of this amazing community of businesses and people that have come together to raise awareness for Bubba and his family,� remarked Dr. Cynthia Sclater, owner of GFD. The funds raised for Bubba is due in large part to the 23 generous local businesses that are team t-shirt sponsors. A special thank you goes out to our $1,000 sponsors including National Ink & Stitch in Owings; and $750 sponsors including Anne Arundel Dermatology; and C & C Mechanical in Dunkirk (Bubba’s grandparents). There are 16 additional $500 and $250 sponsors. All team members have made a $20 donation as well. “We are truly blessed to see our community come together for

The Cramer family, with Bubba standing (center). our family and Bubba. The amount of sponsors and people rooting for Bubba means so much to us. We are so appreciative for everyone’s support,� said Bubba’s mom, Gina Cramer.

Bubba is surrounded by a loving family. His mother Gina, 28, father Billy, 29, sister Camryn, 8 and brother Hank, 4 months are with Bubba every step of the way.

Bubba’s parents are excited to run the Warrior Dash, along with Bubba’s grandmother, aunts, extended family and friends.

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Dominion Takes Reporters on Site Tour Dominion says its $3.8 billion construction project to build a Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) plant at Cove Point has reached the halfway mark. Officials say the project remains on schedule to be completed in late 2017 and is also on budget.

On Wed. Apr. 6, Dominion officials invited four members of the local media to tour the construction site. Reporters also toured one of its offsite areas, which is being used to store and stage massive quantities of construction materials such as steel, pipes, heavy equipment, and gravel. The 97-acre site on the west side of the intersection of MD Rt. 4 at Cove Point Rd. will be donated to Calvert County once Dominion no longer needs to use it. Workers now park there and are bused to the construction site to reduce traffic on Cove Point Rd. There is no housing on-site, but public water and sewer were extended to the property.

The scale of the project is daunting.

Inside the construction zone itself, workers look like ants.

Fifty-three giant cranes tower over the 54-acre construction site, the tallest with a 300-foot reach. Officials said they’ve installed 1,463 sound wall panels that are 60 feet tall to build a wall around the facility that’s 3,370 feet long. More than 800 miles of wire and cable is being laid and 83,000 cubic yards of concrete is being poured. The facility will have 11,424 valves, 9,800 pipelines, and 7,800 instruments. They will use 20,500 tons of steel to build the LNG facility.

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So far, the safety record at the construction site remains better than standards set by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), according to Dominion’s Vice President of Construction Bob McKinley. To date, McKinley said, there have been four reported injuries at the construction site, with one cut arm, two sprained ankles and one broken foot bone. He said 62 of the 77 scheduled heavy hauls have been completed.

McKinley said there have been no significant construction issues or delays, aside from minor ones, such as things like, “reworking a foundation to do bolts that are off by four inches or so.�

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Dominion had earlier said it expected to hire about 75 new employees.

As we reported in the Mar. 31 issue of the Chesapeake Current, Dominion now says it will hire about 100. When completed, the total of full-time employees is now expected to be 199. Frederick also said they now expect the peak number of construction workers to be about 1,600.

At the present Dominion plant operation, since Sept. of 2014, only two bee sting incidents have been reported, he said. Dominion Vice President Mike Frederick says so far this year, three tankers have brought in imports.

Dominion’s is currently the biggest construction project in the entire state.

Once finished, Dominion will be able to export LNG to Japan and India through 2023. Frederick says Dominion has long-term fixed-rate contracts that are not affected by changes in market prices for LNG.

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Pride & Joy Southern MD Youth Excel at Competition

By Colonel Will Wiggins, USA (Ret.) For most of us Spring Break is just that time away from school or work- an occasion to relax, travel or have some fun. But, not true for a busload of the Creative And Striving Hard (CASH), National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), Jr. Chapter members of Calvert County. These aspiring engineers, scientists, and mathematicians attended the 43rd Annual NSBE Convention, Boston, MA (March 23-27), having the opportunity to be among the best and the brightest in technology today. Led

by Rhonda Thomas, LEAP Forward President and Tonya Wilkerson, NSBE Jr. Advisor, a host of chaperones (a.k.a. advisors/parents/guardians) and the CASH NSBE Jr. Chapter leadership, this team competed and placed highly against other student teams which were assembled from across the nation.

From almost the moment the Southern Maryland students arrived- greeted with chilly and blustery Beantown weather, CASH’s Try-Math-A-Lon (TMAL) Teams: Absolute Values (9th and 10th graders) and Divide and Conquer (11th and 12th graders) began a series of practices and qualifying rounds. TMAL is a tutoring program meant to foster good study habits and help students prepare for standardized test exams such as the ACT and SAT, while also promoting competition and good sportsmanship. While designed to have fun and learn; ultimately it’s about solving challenging STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) problems and injecting innovative ideas into the

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For CASH’s cadre of chaperones, it was an especially busy time as they coordinated students’ movement among nearly 10,000 conventioneers - a record attendance for NSBE. To even make the trip possible, the chapter members had worked tirelessly over the last several months through a number of fundraisers to help cover trip costs, along with team meetings and practice sessions.

According to Wilkerson, who’s also the ninth and tenth grade math team coordinator, “our math teams’ preparation and performance led to us having two (teams) advanced to the final rounds of competition. At the end of competition, the Absolute Values TMAL team advanced to the second round and finished sixth out of 23 teams. Certainly organization

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CASH Advisor Tonya Wilkerson (center), orients youth to the Convention Center and plan for the competitions. and teamwork, along with a hastily organized prayer session led by Dorien Minor (Calvert High), CASH’s Vice President of Programs, help to make CASH successful.”

“CASH was also well-represented by our middle school Mathcounts – Math Pi-rates team, that advanced to the third round with Kensley Benjamin (Calvert Middle) leading the competition for the team,” noted Wilkerson.

Absolute Value team members included Tiffany Jackson (Northern High), Taylor Jackson (Northern), Samirah Brown (Northern High), Melvin Brown (Calvert High) and Dorien Minor (Calvert High). Divide and Conquer team members included Dia Brown (Huntingtown High), Wilbur Robinson (Calvert High), Cedric Fowler (Calvert High), Dana Wiggins (Huntingtown High) and Jerrell Jones (Northern High). Math Pi-rates team members included Micah Taylor (Calvert Middle), Tia Jackson (Northern Middle), Kensley Benjamin (Calvert Middle) and Nysun Andre (Calvert Middle).

“The Ten80 Education Racing Challenge team, the Calvert Cruisers, hard work paid-off as they were highly successful,” Thomas explained! Recalling the Cruisers team success, she said: “we were real good in the Student Racing Challenge. Our Ten80 race team (using electric radio-controlled cars) won three convention trophies, finishing second overall in a field of 35 other NSBE Jr. teams from across the country.”

In the racing challenge, the finals culminate a yearlong program where student-teams work together on tasks much like how professional race car teams function in the run-up to a race.

According to Thomas, “we placed first in our eight-minute presentation which was given by the Program Manager Kenadi Wilkerson (Huntingtown High), Marketing lead Alexis Hill (Huntingtown High), Isaiah Lewis (Annapolis High), James Cogborn (Calvert High), and Malcolm Brown (Huntingtown High). The presentation team created a business Plan on Powerpoint which they presented in front of two judges to explain all aspects of the team, including information about how and why the team was formed, who is on the team, what each team member's responsibilities are, budget information, team sponsors, prospects for the future, and other background data.”

“We won second place for the on-line-points race which included submitting project plans, team charters, marketing plan, elevator speech, a three minute presentation, community project, driver and mechanical certifications,” Thomas added. “The competition in the finals was daunting and while our Cruiser team reached the final round, they were topped by reigning NSBE champions, “The BEAST” from Chicago State University NSBE Jr. Chapter.”

“No doubt about it, this chapter (CASH) has talent,” Thomas added. “And we can compete at the highest level of student competition with this exceptional group of young people in our chapter.”

The Calvert Cruisers also competed in three races: Fastest Lap in five minutes - driver was Devian Jones (Calvert High); Total Laps in 10 minutesdriver was Malcolm Brown (Huntingtown High); and Endurance Race most laps in 25 minutes, drivers

were Brandon Hooker (Calvert High); Kenadi Wilkerson (Huntingtown High); and Jay Tyler (Calvert High). The Pitcrew team consisted Dorien Minor (Calvert High) and Wilbur Robinson (Calvert High). The team was also judged on an engineering Data Driven Design project. Led by the engineering team consisting of Jerrell Jones (Northern High), Cedric Fowler (Calvert High) and Advisor Michael Richmond, the team presented the results of the “Aerodynamic Effects of a Rear Spoiler.”

The work of the marketing team was impressive and was led by Alexis Hill (Huntingtown High).

The team provided the SWAG for PitCrew Station #7 which consisted of banners, the Calvert County Flag, poster displays and pen and hand bands as giveaways. The marketing team included Jocelyn Berry (Ryken High); Destiny Dillion (Calvert High); Kayla Williams (Calvert High); Brandon Perkins (Annapolis High); Spencer Davis (Thomas Stone) and Joshua Stubbs (Southern Middle).

After the great results in Boston, Thomas shared: “the Cruisers have just received an invitation to the Ten 80 Education National Racing competition at the Miami-Homestead Speedway, in Miami, FL on May 20-21. Less than a quarter of all the racing teams are invited to National Finals.

“The Calvert Cruisers team made the cut!”

Thomas added. “This competition is a wonderful chance to nationally showcase the Cruisers’ talent and it is so deserving for this group of youth. The team is actively looking for sponsors and engaging other fund-raising activities to help defray the unexpected, but highly-valued opportunity to represent our local chapter.”

According to advisor and parent, Henderson Benjamin, these young people have a full range of activities at these national conventions, everything from a career fair and hands-on workshops to the special luncheon for our six graduating seniors. And, then they get to meet and network with talented professionals from engineering firms from around the world. There was even a talent show where some of our youth showed some skills we hadn’t seen before.

He added, “Ten80 team member, Melvin Davis (Calvert High), cut a few dance moves on stage, receiving a few oohs and awes from the crowd.

And, then there was Brandon Hooker (Calvert High) who bravely took to the mic, to rock the crowd with a rap.”

On the final day in Boston, organizers arranged a college-experience to two of the city’s most famed research universities, Harvard and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Later that day, the group had free range to explore the city which is often called one of the “most walkable cities in America.”

Thomas noting the extraordinary effort by all the chapter members, said: “we don’t just have a team, we’re more like family where everybody looks out for each other. And, we could not have done all this without our incredible sponsors: Best Buy, Dominion Foundation, Ten80 Education, U.S. Army, Calvert County Baptist Church, Solidworks, and LEAP Forward, Inc.” On the next day, it was back on the bus to Calvert with Miami as the next stop on CASH’s STEM journey.

CCPS Plans Job Fair Calvert County Public Schools will host a Community Job Fair on Mon., May 2 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room at the Brooks Administration Building. The community is invited to stop by anytime during the event; preregistration is not necessary.

Information about job opportunities and the application process will be available for many departments in the school system, including Instruction, Special Education, Student Services, School Facilities, Transportation,

2016 Honors for School Employees At a gala event held at the Chesapeake Beach Resort and Spa, Donna Miller was named the 2016 Teacher of the Year for Calvert County Public Schools, and Carole Butler was named the Educational Support Person of the Year.

Miller teaches science to seventh and eighth graders at Windy Hill Middle School (WHMS). Her impressive accomplishments include being selected twice as the WHMS Teacher of the Year. She has been selected to be a Northrup Grumman Teacher Fellow, a Maryland Master Teacher for the Maryland State Department of Education, and the Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) Outstanding Science Teacher.

Her principal, James Kurtz, said, “Donna is a master teacher, and her colleagues recognize her as a valuable nity to interview with school principals resource and leader who is always willing to and central office supervisors. Prior lend her expertise, knowledge and wisdom. registration is required, and all interviews will take place at a scheduled time.

Please register by contacting the Department of Human Resources by phone at (410) 535-7223 or by email at Northern Middle School is the recipihutchinsl@calvertnet.k12.md.us.

With starting salaries of $45,496 ent of the prestigious Felix Simon Award for new teachers with Bachelor’s for Leadership and Service, an honor degrees and $48,557 for those with presented annually by the Maryland Master’s degrees, Calvert County Association of Student Councils (MASC) Public Schools offers competitive pay to the top middle school student governin high-achieving and safe schools. The ment group(s) in the state. The awards school system provides high-quality ceremony took place at the MASC professional development and a Convention held in Ocean City, Marysupportive new teacher mentoring land on April 6-8. Thirty-four students and seven sponsors from the Calvert program.

Association of Student Councils (CASC) were among the nearly 1,000 people attending the event.

Scott Goldstein, CASC sponsor and social studies teacher at Patuxent High, said, “The Felix Simon Award is named for the founder of the Maryland Associasaid, “Mr. Redden is a master teacher and tion of Student Councils. The award is instructional leader. He has acquired the synonymous with the excellence and experience to lead teachers forward for dedication established by Felix Simon the betterment of public education. His over 50 years ago. Student governments continued commitment to Calvert High that earn this honor have committed School and its students’ success is exem- themselves to serving others and teaching plary.”

Ms. Chapman’s career in education began in her home state of Oregon. She came to Calvert County as an administrator after teaching in Japan and Anne Arundel County. This year Ms. Chapman started a committee called KARMA: Keeping Appreciation, Recognition, and Morale Alive! because she recognizes that student success increases when staff morale and collaboration are supported.

Superintendent Daniel D. Curry, Ed.D., said, “Ms. Chapman has worked tirelessly as the principal of St. Leonard Elementary. Her work has affected many students, parents, teachers and other administrators. Ms. Chapman consistently supports her building staff members as they solve problems, and she provides the needed resources so they in turn can meet the needs of students.”

Child Nutrition, and Finance/ Procurement.

Applications will be available for full- and part-time positions, plus substitute teachers, bus drivers, building service workers, and child nutrition staff. Staff will be available to assist with online applications in a computer lab.

For more information, contact the Human Resources Department at (410) 535-7293.

The Brooks Administration Building is located at 1305 Dares Beach Road, Prince Frederick, MD 20678.

Teacher Recruitment Fair Upcoming Calvert County Public Schools invites prospective employees to attend a Teacher Recruitment Fair on Tues., April 26. The event will take place from 8:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. at the Brooks Administration Building, located at 1305 Dares Beach Road in Prince Frederick.

Dr. Victoria Karol, Director of Human Resources, said, “The Teacher Recruitment Fair is an opportunity for us to get to know candidates and for candidates to see all that Calvert County Public Schools has to offer both new and experienced teachers. We are looking for highly effective and diverse teachers to complement our excellent existing staff.”

Candidates will have an opportu-

Northern Middle Wins Student Council Award

Local Teacher, Principal Recognized Calvert County Public Schools (CCPS) proudly announces the district finalists for the Washington Post Teacher of the Year and Principal of the Year Awards.

David Redden of Calvert High is the CCPS finalist for Teacher of the Year, and Toni Chapman of St. Leonard Elementary is a finalist for Principal of the Year.

Mr. Redden has spent his entire 24-year career teaching science at Calvert High. His keen ability to relate to all students and engage them in his lessons, plus his content knowledge and creative planning, earned him the distinction of being the 2015 Calvert High Teacher of the Year for the CCPS teacher recognition program. He currently teaches chemistry and approaches his students with the conviction that each one can and will learn. As the sponsor of the National Honor Society, he holds a strong belief in the importance of teaching students the value of providing service to their school and community.

Principal Susan B. Johnson, Ph.D.,

She is a consummate professional, and she cares deeply about her students. In particular, she cares about educating the whole child.”

Butler, instructional assistant at Northern Middle School (NMS), is a “jack of all trades,” according to her principal, Jaime Webster. As the school based technology coordinator, she puts her background in mathematics and computer science to use by troubleshooting problems, helping teachers and maintaining the school website. She sponsors the awardwinning Math Counts team and helps with the school musical. Through her work ethic and attitude, she makes significant contributions to students, colleagues and the school community.

Miller will move on to the state-level Teacher of the Year competition. The 2016 Maryland Teacher of the Year will be announced in the fall.

leadership with passion.”

This year marks the first time a Calvert County middle school earned the distinction of the Felix Simon Award since Calvert Middle won in 1992, the first year the award was given. In 2015, Huntingtown High was among the three high school winners across the state. The award is not a competition among councils, but rather a set of criteria for all school student governments to use to enhance leadership, service and student empowerment within their schools. To apply for this award, a Student Government Association (SGA) must evaluate all of its activities at the school and community level, the regional level and the state level. An SGA earns points for every activity it hosts and for every event in which it participates. Points are also earned for a written constitution and bylaws, documented elections, and impartial self-evaluations of all activities within the organization. To win the award, an SGA must earn 85% of the possible points.

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Crime Blotter Calvert County Sheriff’s Dept. Reports Stolen Property On Apr. 8, Deputy G. Gott was alerted of a possible stolen vehicle from Anne Arundel County.

Deputy G. Gott attempted to conduct a felony traffic stop on the vehicle. The driver, Jahmek I. Wright-Anthony, 18, of Clinton, came to a stop but when he observed additional units assisting, he fled. Mr. Wright-Anthony cut across both south and north bound lanes of Md. Rt. 4 and cut through to the access road to H.G. Trueman cutting off several citizens. While attempting to navigate the turn, Mr. Wright-Anthony lost control of the vehicle, went off the road and down an embankment rolling over on its hood and through a wooden fence at the State Park. The driver then fled on foot but then finally complied with the commands. Mr. Wright-Anthony was placed under arrest for possessing stolen property over $1,000, fleeing and eluding both on foot and in a vehicle from a uniformed police officer and marked patrol vehicle, and driving without a license. Mr. Wright-Anthony was taken to P.G. Shock Trauma with non-life threatening injuries.

CDS Violations When Deputy R. Evans observed a vehicle with its right tail light out and a crack in the windshield on Apr. 8, he conducted a traffic stop. Upon contact with the subject, who was later identified as Ryan C. Carpenter, 31, of Prince Frederick, there was an odor of burnt and raw marijuana coming from the vehicle. Mr. Carpenter was arrested for CDS possession of 10 grams plus of marijuana.

Sunderland, for a motor vehicle accident. The driver, Ryan L. Ogle, 32, of Lothian, was charged with CDS possession with intent to distribute a Narcotic, CDS possession-not Marijuana (Oxycodone) and CDS possession-not marijuana (Oxycodone, Buprenorphine, Naloxone, Alprazolam).

The report of a suspicious vehicle in the area of 2nd St. and Erie Ave., North Beach, was responded to

by Deputy A. Curtin on Apr. 2. The vehicle was parked in the middle of the roadway and the two occupants were standing on the outside of the vehicle. Matthew T. Brann, 25, of Mechanicsville, was charged with CDS possession paraphernalia and Erica J. Cox, 23, of Chesapeake Beach, was charged with CDS possession paraphernalia and disorderly conduct.

On Mar. 31, Deputy A. Locke was conducting a patrol check at the Dash-In on East Chesapeake Beach Rd., Owings. He observed a subject slumped forward and not moving in a stationary vehicle. Nelson G. Peresta, 24, of Owings, was charged with CDS possession-not marijuana (heroin) and CDS possession paraphernalia.

Thefts Deputy A. Locke was called to Lacrosse Ct., Dunkirk, on Apr. 8 for a burglary. The victim stated that someone broke into his home on Apr. 7 between 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. The suspect(s) stole a Zmodo 8 channel security surveillance system, a Chinese vase, a Nikon camera, three bottles of wine, and two bottles of prescription Deputy M. Trigg responded on Apr. 2 to the medications. Also, on Apr. 8, Deputy J. Migliaccio intersection of MD Rt., 2 and Kent Rd., responded to the same address for the report of a

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theft. A Dewalt Ramset, a Dewalt 18 volt drill, a A vehicle on Rt. 4 and Morning Glory Lane, reciprocating saw, and a wet tile saw were stolen. Dunkirk was stopped at 11:59 p.m. by Trooper Warrick for traffic violations on Apr. 6. A strong On Apr. 8, Deputy C. Fox responded to 26th odor of raw marijuana was emitting from inside St., Chesapeake Beach, for the report of a theft. the vehicle. A probable cause search revealed a Sometime between Mar. 27 and Apr. 8, an large amount of marijuana, morphine tablets and unknown suspect(s) entered the residence and drug paraphernalia. Anthony T. Lambden, 19 of stole a Bosch Aquastar tankless water heater from Hughesville and Calvin M. Reid, 22 of Lothian were arrested and charged with CDS Possession the kitchen. with Intent to Distribute and CDS possession - not The report of a theft on Fairwood Dr., marijuana. They were incarcerated at the Calvert Huntingtown, was responded to on Apr. 7 by County Detention Center.

Deputy T. Mohler. A Trane air handler was stolen from a house under construction between Warrant Service On Apr. 8 at 6:45 a.m., Trooper First Class Bray 12:30 p.m., Apr. 4 and 8:30 a.m., Apr. 5. while working on the destruction of property call, Deputy R. Kreps responded to Southern Md. found Steven K. Smith who resides at the residence Blvd., Dunkirk, in reference to a theft. A Rigid had an open warrant through Charles County. He K-380 Drain cleaning machine was stolen from was placed under arrest and was turned over to a the victim’s front porch between the hours of Charles County Sheriff’s Deputy.

6:20 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. on Mar. 29.

Warrant Services / CDS Violations Attempted Theft and Destruction of Property Trooper Megelick stopped a vehicle at 10:52 a.m.

An attempted theft and a destruction of property on Apr. 4 in the WaWa parking lot in Prince report on Mills Field Lane, Port Republic, was Frederick. The driver, Joseph R. Thompson, 36, of responded to on Mar. 29 by Deputy M. Trigg. Leonardtown was placed under arrest for an open The victim advised that between Mar. 18 and warrant through Anne Arundel County. A Mar. 27 an unknown suspect(s) entered the passenger, William H. Hephner, 33, of Prince property and attempted to steal the hardtop to a Frederick was arrested for two open warrants Two other Jeep Wrangler that is kept in the backyard. The through St. Mary’s County. hardtop was left upside down, disassembled and passengers, Catherine R. Barr, 26, of Mechanicsville and Bonnie L. Anderson, 24, of the fence was damaged.

Prince Frederick were arrested for possession of marijuana, methadone and Adderall. William H. Disorderly Conduct Deputy J. Hardesty was dispatched to Spirits and Hephner was transported and released to a trooper Wine of Calvert, Prince Frederick, on Apr. 9 for from Leonardtown Barrack. Thompson, Barr and a disorderly subject. Benjamin T. Madison Jr., Anderson were all incarcerated at the Calvert 45, of Capital Heights, was heavily impaired and County Detention Center. asked by an employee of the liquor store to leave the property and refused. Mr. Madison was Destruction of Property given numerous opportunities from the officers A malicious destruction of property call in the to leave and was even asked if he needed help 1700 block of Parkers Creek Rd., Port Republic, walking to the hotel next door to get a room. was responded to on Apr. 8 at 6:45 a.m. by After all the attempts, Mr. Madison still refused Trooper First Class Bray. The victim reported the to leave. Mr. Madison was charged with driver’s side tires appeared to be punctured with a disorderly conduct; failure to obey lawful order, sharp object and the rear driver’s side window and and trespassing.Mr. Madison was transported to back window were both shattered. the Calvert County Detention Center.

Thefts Maryland State Police Reports A theft from a home on Sharon Dr. in Lusby was investigated by Trooper First Class Esnes at 11:34 CDS Violations a.m. on Apr. 1. The victim reported jewelry, hand On Apr. 9 at 1:46 a.m., Trooper Warrick tools and violins had been stolen from the stopped a vehicle for traffic violations on Rt. 4 residence. A pawn check revealed the items had near Bright Lane, Owings. Due to several allegedly been exchanged for cash at a pawnshop in criminal indicators, Tpr. Warrick requested the Lexington Park by Nick C. Brown, 21, of Lusby. assistance of a CDS K-9. K-9 “Flip” completed Charges are pending. a scan of the vehicle that resulted in a positive alert. A probable cause search was conducted A theft from a home on Pawnee Lane, Lusby was and both marijuana and fentanyl were located. investigated by Trooper Warrick on Mar. 30 at Brandon A. Whitehouse, 18 of Lothian was 5:08 p.m. The victim reported Steven O. Harrod, arrested for possession of CDS. He was 28 of Lusby was witnessed on camera going incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention through clothing and a nightstand, removing Center. money. Charges are pending.

What’s Upcoming at Bar Opening In conjunction with the opening of the Tiki Bar in Solomons, Bob Hall, LLC and Anheuser Busch, working together with the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office, Maryland State Police, the Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse and the Calvert and St. Mary’s Counties Community Traffic Safety Programs are sponsoring a Designated Driver program to be held during the annual opening of the establishment. The program will run Fri., Apr. 15 and Sat., Apr. 17 from noon to 10:00 p.m.

Designated drivers who register will win an instant prize ranging from can coolies, sunglasses, coolers, ear buds, Bluetooth speakers, Grill SGT BBQ gift certificates to Blue Crabs Tickets and much more. Designated drivers will sign a pledge card, which will be entered into a drawing for five grand prizes. This year’s first prize package is a $1,000 voucher toward a six-night/seven-day cruise for two on Carnival Line plus $200 cash. The second prize will be four Baltimore Orioles Baseball Tickets plus $150 in cash, a $350 total value. Third prize is a $25 Tiki Bar gift card, 1 Night

stay at Holiday Inn Solomons and $50 in cash. The fourth prize is also a $25 Tiki Bar gift card, one-night stay at Holiday Inn Solomons and $50 in cash. The fifth prize is a $50 Visa card from the CAASA Designated Driver Rewards Program. The registration booth is located near the Tiki Bar entrance.

Sheriff Mike Evans will draw the grand prize tickets during a ceremony at the Sheriff’s Office on Mon., Apr. 18 at 1:00 p.m. The public is invited to attend.

The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office and Maryland State Police, as well as law enforcement from neighboring jurisdictions, will be conducting DUI saturation patrols throughout the weekend as part of Maryland’s “Checkpoint Strikeforce Over the Limit, Under Arrest” campaign. These enforcement efforts are funded through the State Highway Administration’s Maryland Highway Safety Office and will continue throughout the spring and summer months. Areas where a high number of DUI arrests or crashes have occurred in the past will be targeted for enforcement efforts.

Pit Bull Put Down After Attack On April 4, 2016 at approximately 8:30 a.m., Anne Arundel County officers responded to the 1200 block of Delaware Avenue in Churchton for an aggressive animal. Dispatch advised responding officers that a citizen was calling 911 stating that a Pit Bull was attacking its owner. The citizen provided information that the dog was biting the owner’s arm and would not release the owner from its grasp.

When officers arrived at the residence, the citizen advised them that they had to forcibly remove the Pit Bull from attacking the owner.

The owner was able to retreat into her residence and the dog was contained on the front porch. Officers could

hear the owner screaming for help inside the residence but could not get past the Pit Bull on the porch to render medical aid. The officers were able to capture the dog utilizing a departmental-issued dog pole, then they managed to force entry into the house to render medial aid to the owner.

The fire department responded and transported the owner/victim to a local hospital for injuries to her arm, hand, and leg.

Anne Arundel County Animal Control responded and removed the animal from the scene. The owner has surrendered the dog to the County and the dog has been humanely euthanized.

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Can You Help Solve These Crimes?

On April 4, an official with The Calvert Marine Museum contacted the Sheriff’s Office to report damage to a sea wall and fence in the area of Cove Point Beach. The crime occurred at the Cove Point Light House in Lusby, Calvert County, Maryland. During the investigation it was learned that the crime occurred between March 20 and March 23.

Suspect(s) damaged the barrier fence and sea wall causing over $2,500 dollars in damage to the property.

DFC. DeFelice has been assigned this investigation, and requests any person with information related to this crime to contact him. DFC. DeFelice can be contacted by phone at (410) 610-8275 or e-mail at defelinb@co.cal.md.us. If you would like to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Solvers at (410) 535-2880.

A cash reward of $1,000 has been raised by the Calvert Marine Museum for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of those responsible for damaging the barrier.

In addition, Calvert County Crime Solvers also offers rewards of up to $1,000 for information that leads to the arrest or indictment of a

person(s) responsible for committing this crime.

On Mar. 7, Calvert County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Bureau personnel were dispatched to Reliable Marine located at 13994 HG Truman Road, Solomons, for the report of a theft. Upon arrival, it was reported that numerous thefts from boats on the property had occurred.

The items stolen included marine electronics, boat motor parts, and fishing equipment. Among the electronic equipment stolen were Furuno computer monitors, Yamaha gauge clusters, closed array radar units, Garmin GPS touch screen monitors, and Smart Craft gauges.

There were also gear cases stolen, a Mercury Verado 250 ECM module and numerous rod and reel combinations.

Often this type of equipment is advertised for sale at swap meets, yard sales and on-line classified ads such as Facebook, Craigslist, etc.

Anyone with information in reference to this theft please contact Detective Wayne Wells of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office at (410) 535-2800 or by email at wellscw@co.cal.md.us

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Money Matters YOUR

Four Ways to Avoid Probate

By Lyn Striegel Recently, a lady who attended one of my seminars discussing revocable living trusts was determined to establish a trust rather than allow her children to go through the probate process. This is not an unusual reaction if you have ever been involved in a probate proceeding.

This woman was the personal representative of her mother’s estate and it had just closed probate after five years of arguments with her siblings!

So what is probate? When you die, if you are holding assets in your sole name (house, bank accounts, brokerage accounts, etc.) the only way the assets are going to get to your beneficiaries is by going through the probate process.

Some people think that if you have a will you do not have to go through the probate process. This is untrue. Probate

applies whether or not you have a will.

Every State has a probate process, ordinarily starting with a Register of Wills for the county in which the decedent resided and held property.

Forms are filed with the Register of Wills to apply to open an estate in the decedent’s name and apply to be the personal representative for the estate.

The personal representative then makes various filings accounting for the assets in the estate, the cash flows in an estate bank account, naming and informing the persons interested in the estate, completing transactions involving the estate, etc. Because these filings can be complicated, personal representatives ordinarily use the services of an attorney to help them. The probate process in Maryland takes between 8-12 months

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and attorney’s fees range up to 3.5% of the assets. Prior to closing probate, no funds can be distributed to beneficiaries.

Probate proceedings are public.

Every filing that is made becomes a public record available to anyone who wants to see it, including disgruntled siblings or relatives, and those persons can challenge the will or accountings in probate at any time. It is not uncommon for probate proceedings to take several years because of challenges and arguments among beneficiaries. And, if you own assets in your sole name in more than one state, your loved ones will have to undergo probate proceedings in every state in which you hold assets.

So how can probate be avoided?

The key to avoiding probate is to ensure that when a person dies they do not hold any assets in their sole name. Here are four ways to avoid probate.

1. Set Up a Living Trust.

The only way to truly avoid probate is to create a Living Trust. Living Trusts were invented to allow people to avoid probate. How? With a Living Trust, all of a person’s assets are re-titled into the name of their own trust. The person becomes the Trustee of their own trust.

When they die, they appoint someone to be the Successor Trustee of the trust.

Since all assets have been re-titled into the name of the trust, when the person dies they are not holding any assets in their sole name. Therefore, no probate.

The assets transfer immediately upon death to the Successor Trustee who distributes the assets to the beneficiaries you have designated in your trust.

There are many other benefits to creating a Living Trust. First, it is private, not public. There is no court supervision since there is no probate. No filings need to be made accounting for assets. The Living Trust is usable in all states, and there are no legal or filing fees required when you die.

2. Create “Payable on Death� accounts.

Every bank has a form used to designate who takes the money in your bank accounts when you die. This is called a “Payable on Death� or “POD� form. If you fill out this form for your bank accounts, the bank will pay over the monies in your accounts to whomever you designate when you die, without those accounts having to go through probate. Of course, there are limitations on this way of avoiding probate. If the person you have designated to take your accounts when you die is deceased at the time of transfer, then the monies in your accounts will have to go through the probate process to reach your loved ones.

3. Put your assets in joint name.

Many people will add a child’s name to their house deed so that when they die the property will go to the child without the need for probate. However, there are potential tax problems with this approach. Let’s say you buy a house for $10,000 thirty years ago. The house is now worth $100,000. If you put your child’s name on the deed to the house, they take their ownership interest in that house at your “basis� or what you paid for the house, in this case $10,000. That means, when you die and they own the house and want to sell it, they will have to pay capital gains taxes on the difference between what you paid for the house and what it is worth when you die. In our example, that means capital gains taxes on the difference between $10,000 and $100,000. A big tax.

Under both a Will and a Living Trust, anyone inheriting a house from you gets what is called a “step-up� in basis so that your loved ones inherit the house at the market value of the house when you die.

In our example, $100,000. If your loved ones want to sell the house, they can do so without tax. With a house that has appreciated in value, putting a child’s name on the deed will avoid probate but may cause more harm than good. The other problem with putting a child’s name on a deed or bank accounts is that when you do so, you inherit the child’s creditors.

4. Give away your assets while you are still alive.

Many people “spend down� their own assets by giving them away before they die. This avoids probate since you have given away the assets and do not own them when you die. The issues with this approach are obvious. Suppose you do not want to relinquish control of your assets before you die. What if you need the assets to survive? You need to think carefully about your own needs before you give away your assets.

Anyone that has been through probate understands the difficulties of the process. Hopefully, you will be able to use some of these methods to allow your beneficiaries to avoid the difficult process of probate and make it a little easier on those you leave behind.

About the Author: Lyn Striegel is an attorney in private practice in Chesapeake Beach and Annapolis. Lyn has over 30 years experience in the fields of estate and financial planning and is the author of “Live Secure: Estate and Financial Planning for Women and the Men Who Love Them (2011 ed.).� Nothing in this article constitutes specific legal or financial advice and readers are advised to consult their own counsel.

In the

Rockfish Season Opens

Crab Population Increases

The ones that didn’t get away on the Chesapeake Bay. Photo credit: Bob Munro.

The spring season for the state fish, striped bass, better known as the Rockfish, kicks off on April 16 in Maryland’s portion of the Chesapeake Bay. The season runs through May 15, with a catch limit of one fish per person, per day, 35 inches or larger.

“For Maryland anglers, the spring trophy rockfish season is more than just a new opportunity to fish,” Maryland Department of Natural Resources Fisheries Service Photo courtesy of the Maryland Natural Resources Dept.

Director Dave Blazer said. “The The Maryland Department of we must maintain a degree of season signals the beginning of Natural Resources this week has caution in considering management released the results of the 2016 Blue adjustments,” Chesapeake Bay Stock Crab Winter Dredge Survey, which Assessment Committee Chairman show another year of growth in the Glenn Davis said. stock of the Chesapeake Bay crab The 2015 bay-wide crab harvest population and bodes well for a increased by 42 percent over 2014 to better harvest this year.

50 million pounds and remained at The survey indicates a bay-wide sustainable levels for the eighth crab population of 553 million, a consecutive year. This combined 35-percent increase over last year. with increased abundance means This is the fourth highest level in two that a slight liberalization of harvest decades, and builds on last year’s limits for female crabs may be 38-percent boost in abundance. warranted this summer.

“Due to a milder winter, favor“Our experts will now discuss able currents and tides, and wise the survey results with our internal bay-wide management measures, the and external stakeholders,” Blazer Maryland crab population continues said. “Any modest adjustment to the to rebound and strengthen,” Fisher- current regulations, be it season ies Service Director Dave Blazer length or bushel limit, will be said. “With an increase in abun- considered only after the department dance and steady recruitment, we receives input from all parties.” fully anticipate a robust crab season The Chesapeake Bay Stock this year.”

Assessment Committee plans to Improvements were seen in all age release a full analysis this summer. groups of male and female crabs. The The annual Winter Dredge spawning female stock nearly Survey, conducted by the Maryland doubled from 101 to 194 million Department of Natural Resources and the adult male stock more than and Virginia Institute of Marine doubled from 44 to 91 million – the Science since 1990, is the primary second highest levels since 1995. assessment of the Chesapeake Bay’s The number of spawning-age blue crab population. In the survey, female crabs remains below the 215 biologists use dredge equipment to million target but above the mini- capture, measure, record and release mum threshold established in 2011. blue crabs at 1,500 sites throughout The juvenile crab abundance the bay from December through increased slightly from 269 million March. Crabs tend to bury in the to 271 million, which is just above mud over the cold winter months, the 27-year average. which makes it possible for scientists “The highly variable nature of to develop accurate estimates of the the blue crab population means that number of crabs.

spring and the return of milder temperatures, fresh seafood, and the chance to spend time with family and friends out on the water.”

Regulations for the bay and its tidal tributaries combined summer/fall season, running May 16 through Dec. 20, will remain the same as 2015. Anglers can keep two fish per day 20 inches or longer with only one being over 28 inches.

Size is measured from the tip of the snout to the tip of the tail.

Happy fishing!

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en. Ben Cardin (D-MD) spent several hours on Mon. Apr. 11 touring oyster-related facilities in Calvert County and talking to aquaculture farmers about ways he can help to cut red tape and revitalize their industry in Maryland. Cardin says he wants to make oysters a big cash crop once again.

At a roundtable discussion, Sen. Cardin said, “It’s like France saying you can’t use the word ‘champagne’ unless it comes from France. I think it should be Oyster farmer Andy Buck (right) shows Sen. Ben you can’t say they’re oysters unless they Cardin (left) and Dr. Kelton Clark (center), his come from the Chesapeake Bay.” He new oyster and seafood house. This summer. Buck added that he’s “very excited” by what he says, he will be open to the public. heard from the panel of experts. He In the 1800’s, oysters were a $50 acknowledged there “are a lot of obstacles,” million a year industry for Maryland, but he promised to “win the battle. employing 40,000 people. Overfishing, pollution in the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries, and other issues caused a huge decline and the industry has yet to recover. But Cardin is promising to help this new generation of Maryland farmer see success. He promises to help “level the playing field” for these entrepreneurs, who are at a disadvantage when compared with their counterparts in neighboring states.

The first stop for Cardin was Patuxent Seafood Company in Broome’s Island, owned and operated by Andy Sen. Ben Cardin talks oysters as he rides on a boat Buck and his wife, Jill.

Andy told us he works full-time in on the Patuxent River, with Capt. William Yates fire prevention at the Calvert Cliffs at the helm.

Hope on the Half Shell Nuclear Plant, and Jill runs the business full-time. They recently built a nearly 900-square foot shucking room and seafood house on property on the Patuxent River that has been in his family since the 1850’s. From Oct. to March, they wild harvest 10-15 bushels a day, and have a high demand for them from local restaurants. Buck says they want to be able to have on-site “wet storage” to keep live oysters stockpiled for days when they cannot go out on the water because of weather conditions. But getting permission for anything related to aquaculture is often a long, and difficult process in Maryland, if it’s allowed at all, he said.

Buck estimates such “wet storage” would cost $25,000 - $30,000 but it’s difficult to get loans because banks don’t consider oysters a “crop.” And then there’s the question of whether he can get permission from the state, anyway, for any type of “wet storage.”

There are other problems those in aquaculture they face, said Johnny Shockley of Hooper Island Oyster Aquaculture on the Eastern Shore, Jon Farrington of Johnny Oyster Seed in St. Leonard, and JD Blackwell of 38 North Oysters in St. Mary’s County.

One issue is that grants and funding go to non-profits that are dedicated to oyster restoration and sanctuaries, not to those looking to establish commercial businesses to grow oysters.

Another is that there’s no major oyster-shucking house in Maryland. This means that oysters harvested in Maryland – and their shells – are trucked to Virginia for processing.

Buck told Cardin, “There are up-teen tractor-trailers leaving out of Solomons every day. And (in Virginia) they keep the shells!”

Then, Marylanders have to buy back those shells to recycle them for spat from shucking houses in Virginia. And, the panel said, those shells are costly, even though they originated here.

Blackwell says he’s also encountering new regulations from environmental agencies concerned that sea turtles and sturgeon will be affected by lines from his oyster cages.

But still, these farmers are not giving up hope on the half shell.

Some of the innovations being undertaken here include research at PEARL (Patuxent Environmental

Sen. Ben Cardin (center) participates in a roundtable discussion on how to make oyster farming a more viable local business. Left to right are representatives from Morgan State University: Dr. Mark Bundy, Dr. Victor McCrary, Cardin and Dr. Kelton Clark.

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Johnny Shockley of Hooper Island Oyster Aquaculture shows Sen. Ben Cardin how a new process of putting spat on chips of shells would work, at the PEARL facility at Jefferson Patterson Park.

Aquaculture Research Laboratory) at Jefferson Patterson Park, operated by Morgan State University in Baltimore.

There’s not an overabundance of spat, or baby oysters, in Maryland, because there’s only one hatchery. Most spat comes from Virginia, where there are five hatcheries. Spat cannot be introduced into the Chesapeake Bay from other areas – such as the East or the West Coasts of the US – because of biological concerns. Right now, most of the spat comes from Virginia because of their less stringent regulations regarding aquaculture, something Cardin says he hopes to help fix in our state.

Farrington said in addition to the costs involved, another barrier to entry for new aquaculture entrepreneurs is that “there’s no playbook, no recipe for how to do it.” Dr. Kelton Clark, Director of the Estuarine Research Center that Morgan State operates at Jefferson-Patterson Park says PEARL is now working on helping develop this “how-to” guidance.

Shockley also showed Sen. Cardin how he and researchers at PEARL are also working on ways to increase the number of oysters here. One method is growing clusters of spat on chips of shell, instead of full shells.

Shockley told the Chesapeake Current, “It’s a viable cluster project – you can put three to four animals on a one-to-two-millimeter chip of a shell instead of a full shell. It’s something that’s being done on the West Coast and now we’re doing here.”

Shockley, who designs innovative aquaculture equipment in addition to being a waterman and raising oysters, says he’s also looking into Chesapeake Bay seaweed as a potential new cash crop.

“It’s called Macro Algae and it’s considered a delicacy. For example, it can be used in sushi. It’s never been commercially grown or harvested here but it grows in the Chesapeake Bay, it grows everywhere. I don’t see any reason why it could not be introduced into domestic cuisine.

The National Aquarium in Baltimore is looking into it as a oyster-growing food,” he adds.

He says there are multiple species in Maryland, some with leaves up to 6” across. Similar seaweed is used around the world in culinary applications, so Shockley says he is developing processes and techniques to make Chesapeake Bay seaweed into a second cash crop.

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The Calvert Citizens Green Team and Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center are hosting a

Criticisms for Beach Events

COMMUNITY EVENT

Dear Chesapeake Current readers, The astronauts on the International Space Station received an early Easter treat of supplies and experiments via a swan - Orbital ATK's Cygnus capsule, named after the swan constellation. I wish I could report similar good news for the children of Chesapeake Beach.

Our children did not receive their treats and enjoyment from the annual Easter Festival at Kellam's Field because it was cancelled by the gang of four. I assumed that the gang of four, Mayor Bruce Wahl, Bob Carpenter, Stewart Cumbo and Pat Mahoney would stop using our children as political pawns and hold the event. Every week I checked the town web page under Special Events and found highlighted in bright yellow, CANCELLED. The Halloween Family Fun Night 2015 and Easter Festival for 2016 were highlighted in bright yellow and marked CANCELLED. The Halloween event stated due to budget cuts but there were no remarks for the Easter Festival. The Mayor did not mention the event at the March Town Council meeting. The event description for the Easter Festival in 2015 described an hour and a half event that included the Easter Bunny and a few other mascots with treats supplied by friends and local merchants. The total cost was pocket change for a town the size of Chesapeake Beach.

Ironically, I received another 16-page full color Newsletter in my mailbox from the Town of Chesapeake

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Beach during Easter week. If the town just reduced the newsletter from 16 pages to 12 pages one time, they could pay for all the cancelled events for years.

The newsletter also contained more bad news for the families of Chesapeake Beach. It was announced the Independence Day fireworks will be launched on July 1, 2016. The fireworks celebration in Chesapeake Beach is the single biggest event in the town. Nascar has the Daytona 500, the NFL has the Super Bowl and Chesapeake Beach has the Independence Day fireworks. The town never launches the fireworks on the 4th so I have asked the mayor to always hold the event on the Saturday closest to the 4th. This was the perfect year to accomplish that because the 4th falls on a Monday. If the fireworks were always on Saturday families could plan a family day every year. It would give family members and friends time to travel to the town to enjoy the day and be a major plus for local merchants. The rain date is July 3rd and even that would be better than the 1st because Friday will be a workday for most people. The gang of four are hurting our children, families and merchants. Good grief, they wacked the Easter Bunny.

Dear Chesapeake Current readers, In an era where some nonprofits are being scrutinized for lavish spending, Calvert Collaborative for Children and Youth (3CY), a 501c3 non-profit community building organization, is all-volunteer except for one part time office manager, Mariann Crisman, who assists us immensely with her skills and knowledge. Our focus is solely on the wellbeing of Calvert County and its citizens.

We are currently growing our Board of Directors and establishing an Honorary Board, and are reaching out to community members who are passionate about seeing our youth succeed. Our mission states that Calvert Collaborative for Children and Youth enhances the quality of life in Calvert County by influencing the wellbeing of children, youth and families. We envision Calvert County as a community where children and youth thrive.

Through advocacy, youth and family programs and outreach, we strive to improve our community. We hear that “The children are our future,” but we say

at 3CY, “We are the future of our children.” Please consider playing a part in making Calvert the best it can be for our future generations.

Also we are currently accepting nominations for our Champions for Children Awards in the areas of: Educational Opportunities, Healthy Children, Strong Families and Youth. If you know someone deserving of one of these awards, please nominate them. You can find the form and more information on our website: www.calvertkids.org.

Contact our office in the United Way House, by email at calvertkids@outlook.com or call (410) 414-8300 for more information.

Thank you, Calvert Collaborative for Children and Youth Board of Directors President, Guffrie Smith; 1st Vice Pres., Donna Millar; 2nd Vice Pres., Pat Pease; Secretary, Carol Harvat, Treasurer, Matthew Jones; Directors George Carter and Paul Harrison; advisors Pat Nutter and Michael Manning, Esq.

Joseph Hurley, 57 Joseph Hurley Jr., age 57, of Prince Frederick passed away on Apr. 6, 2016 at home. John was born on Aug. 21, 1958.

He was a graduate of Southern Senior High School.

He furthered his education in electrical engineering through Verizon. He married Mary Rose Van Dyke on Mar. 1, 1980.

John was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and brother; he always put his family first and adored spending time with his grandchildren. John could often be found on the racetrack or in the garage working on his cars. John was passionate about riding his motorcycle with his family and friends and was a life long fan of NASCAR. His fun-loving personality and smiling face will be missed.

John was preceded in death by his parents, John and Helen Hurley Jr. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Mary; son, John Hurley III and his wife, Pamela; daughter, Sabrina Bergen and her husband, John; three granddaughters, Julie, Abigayle, and Rebecca; one grandson, Ethan; and his brother, Michael Hurley and wife, Teresa.

Memorial contributions may be made to: Alzheimer's Association, National Capital Area Chapter, 3701 Pender Drive, Suite 400, Fairfax VA 22030.

Rausch Funeral Home in Port Republic handled arrangements.

Barbara Robinson, 79 Barbara Ann Robinson, age 79, of Prince Frederick, passed away Mar. 31, 2016 at her home.

She was born Sept.

24, 1936 in Olney, MD to Albert M. and Shirley (Quinn) Pepper. She was raised in District Heights and Attended Suitland High School.

Barbara was married Fred Robinson in Kingsland, GA. in 1955. After their marriage they resided in Clinton and raised three children Greg, Gary and Gail.

Barbara was employed as an accounts payable supervisor with Murry’s Steaks in Upper Marlboro until retiring in the 1990’s.

After retirement, Barbara moved to Prince Frederick.

She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church and a former member and officer of the Business and Professional Women’s Club.

Barbara enjoyed swimming, cooking, quilting and sewing. She was an excellent seamstress and even operated a seamstress business. Her most valued time was spent with her family Barbara is survived by a son Gary Lee Robinson of Statesville, NC; daughter S. Gail McKenny and her husband Ron of Owings; eight grandchildren; six great grandchildren; and brothers Edgar Pepper and his wife Joan of St. Michael’s, MD and Lewis Pepper of LaPlata.

She was preceded in death by her parents Albert M and Shirley Pepper and a son, Thomas Gregory Robinson.

Memorial contributions may be made to: Calvert Hospice, P.O. Box 838, 238 Merrimac Court, Prince Frederick MD 20678.

Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

Thelma Stallings, 78 Th e l m a Virginia (Turner) Stallings, age 78, of Owings passed away Mar. 29, 2016. She was born Mar. 5, 1938 in Sunderland to Joseph Percy and Nellie Viola (Hardesty) Turner.

Thelma was raised in Sunderland and attended Fairview Elementary, Calvert Junior High and Calvert High School, graduating in 1956. Soon after she married Bruce Edward Stallings on Sept. 8, 1956 and they lived on the Stallings family farm where they built their home.

Thelma was primarily a homemaker and farmer on the family farm. She also worked side by side with her husband in their BBQ businesses in Calvert County and Harpers Ferry.

Thelma was a member of Mt. Harmony United Methodist Church and in her leisure time she enjoyed playing the piano, reading, cooking, working on the farm and spending time with her family.

Thelma is survived by her husband Bruce E. Stallings of Owings; son Robert Bruce "Bobby" Stallings and his wife Vicky and daughter Julie Anne Watt and her husband Dan all of Owings. She is also survived by granddaughters Lacy Underwood and her husband George of North Beach, Michelle Stallings of Owings, and grandson Joseph Stallings and Shawna of Nashville, TN; great-grandson George Underwood of North Beach and sister Ruth Caouette of Huntingtown, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Franklin Turner.

Memorial contributions may be made to: Mt. Harmony-Lower Marlboro United Methodist Church, 155 East Mt. Harmony Road, Owings MD 20736.

Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

Jean Trabing, 82 Lois "Jean" Rogers Trabing, age 82 of Hurlock, MD; formerly of Shady Side, passed away Apr. 5, 2016 at Coastal Hospice in Salisbury, MD. Jean was born in Shady Side on Dec. 20, 1933 to the late Benjamin E. Rogers and Mary E. Phipps Rogers of Shady Side.

Jean worked alongside her first husband Charles as co-owners of the Shar-Lee's Variety Store in Mayo, MD. Jean was also employed by the MD State Income Tax

was actively involved in the Walking with Purpose Prayer Group and the Prof-Life and Divine Mercy Ministries.

She was an avid fan of all Boston sports teams and watched their games religiously.

Maureen loved talking to people, especially veterans, and she counseled, guided and prayed for and with all those she met. She had a deep affection for all animals and especially loved her pet Sheltie dogs, raccoons, and a stray kitten she named, Gritty, who is about 26 years old and still going strong.

Maureen was the loving sister of Marilyn A. (Robert) Nelson of Norwell, MA; Ronald A. (Karen) Walsh of Mashpee, MA; and the late Kenneth J. Walsh, Jr.; sister-in-law of Anne Walsh of Scituate, MA; devoted aunt of Andrew, Kevin and Cassandra Walsh, Kathleen (David) Wooten and Elizabeth Walsh. She is also survived by two great-nieces, Katherine Martin and Maille Wooten, and many cousins and good friends.

Interment will be at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.

Memorial donations may be made to the Hospice of St. Mary’s County, 44724 Hospice Lane, Callaway, MD 20620 or the Covenant Community of Jesus the Good Shepherd, c/o Walking with Purpose Ministry, 1601 West Mount Harmony Road, Maureen Walsh, 73 Owings, MD 20736.

George P. Kalas Funeral Home in Lt. Maureen Walsh, USN Ret., Edgewater handled arrangements. age 73, of Deale and previously AnnapoMike White, 77 lis, passed away Mar. 26, 2016, at the Murray Michael Charlotte Hall “Mike” White, age 77, Veterans Home in of Owings, passed Maryland due to away Apr. 2, 2016 at complications from Anne Arundel Medical Agent Orange poisoning. She was born on Center. He was born July 27, 1942 in Quincy, MA to the late Oct. 2, 1938 in Kenneth J. and Mary A. Walsh Sr. Baltimore to William Maureen earned a Nursing Degree at Murray and Thelma St. Elizabeth’s School of Nursing in Boston, Delores (Houston) MA; Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing White. from the University of Maryland and Mike was a lovable curmudgeon with soft Master’s Degree in Pastoral Counseling spots for family, trains, burgers and his from Loyola College in Baltimore. She kitty-cats. A sailor and a pilot, he brought a earned two additional degrees from the craftsman’s skill and a designer’s architectural Oriental Medical College of England, eye to his many creative projects, ranging from College of Traditional Chinese Acupunc- small (his ambitious HO train layout) to large ture. the dream house he and wife Sue built in the Maureen served as a combat nurse in Southern Maryland countryside. the U.S. Navy and retired at the rank of He was proud of his service in the US Lieutenant. One of her duty tours included Army and the Maryland State Police. His love 13 months in Da Nang, Vietnam. During of uniforms continued with participation in the her military career, Maureen received the Coast Guard Auxiliary and Boy Scout LeaderNational Defense Service Medal, Vietnam ship. Mike loved to share his knowledge; he was Campaign Medal, Navy Commendation a true Renaissance man. He adored his Medal, Navy Unit Commendation, and grandchildren and they loved him fiercely in Certificate of Appreciation from President return. His wife and children were at his side Richard Nixon. and he never lost his sense of humor. He was As a civilian, Maureen was a successful himself to the end. businesswoman; she owned and managed Surviving are his wife Susan White; the Marian Institute of Healing, Inc. in children Susan T. White and her husband Annapolis. Maureen was an accomplished Howard Weinstein of Elkridge, MD; Victoria acupuncturist for both humans and animals, L. Holzrichter and her husband Daniel of Sioux and a practitioner of holistic medicine City, IA and Michael S, White and his wife through which she helped many Vietnam Amy of Lexington Park; five grandchildren and veterans suffering from Post-Traumatic a sister Anne H. Wheatley of Timonium, MD. Stress Disorder, as well as other medical Memorial contributions made be made to: diseases and disorders, and women attempt- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, P.O. Box ing to conceive.

1000, Dept. 142, Memphis TN 38148-0142.

Maureen was a member of Jesus the Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled Good Shepherd Catholic Church where she arrangements.

Division and became Assistant Supervisor, Comptroller of the Treasury, Central Payroll Bureau. After moving to Louisa, VA, Jean retired from the Virginia Department of Social Services, Welfare Department.

Jean enjoyed duckpin bowling and soft crabbing with her mother and four small children. In later years, she enjoyed crossstitch, crocheting and word search puzzles.

She was a member of the Mayo American Legion Auxiliary, Cummings-Behlke Unit 226, as well as the Elks Lodge #622.

She is survived by her sister Olive M. Rogers of Shady Side, and her second husband W. Howell Sherbert of Edgewater.

She is also survived by her four children and their spouses, Lorrie and husband Tom Delawder of Cumberland, MD; Charles "Buddy" Trabing and wife Sherry of Cumberland, MD; Glenn Trabing and wife Kim of Ocala, FL; and Lynn and husband Mike Goodwin of Heathsville, VA. Jean is also survived by 12 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

In addition to her parents she is predeceased by 2 brothers C Sheldon Rogers and Ralph E. Rogers, both born in Shady Side, and her first husband Charles J. Trabing.

Hardesty Funeral Home in Galesville handled arrangements.

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Beverly Addison, 64 Beverly Jo Etheridge Addison, devoted wife, mamma lioness and loving friend to many died suddenly on Mon., April 4, 2016. She was born July 18, 1951 in Mobile, AL and raised in Demopolis, but was destined to live in Southern Maryland which she did for over 35 years.

While residing in Demopolis she was awarded the titles "Miss Corn Muffin," "Miss Demopolis" (1969), and "Miss Central Alabama" (1970).

A graduate of Demopolis High School, she attended the University of Alabama on an Honors Scholarship.

She relocated to the Washington D.C. area around 1980 and succeeded as a financial and office manager in a variety of large and small businesses including: Coopers & Lybrand, PWC, Luongo & Associates, Green Landing Nursery, Annapolis Landing Marina, and for the past eight years a property manager at Brightleaf Management.

She served on the board of the Prince Georges County Historical Society and was a valuable member of the Upper Marlboro Gourmet Club.

She expressed her love of life in many ways. She was an avid boater and fisher. She loved nature and captured its beauty with her photography. She was the family genealogist. Her matchmaking skills were responsible for many happy marriages and children.

She loved to travel, especially road trips. Most of all she loved to entertain her large family and many friends with lively stories and home cooked meals.

She is survived by her husband William (Billy) B.C. Addison Jr. and three children, Amber Addison Condrey, Her husband Jason, William (Willie) B.C. Addison III, and his wife Rebecca, and Joseph Addison III. Also surviving are siblings, Sheldon Etheridge, his wife Cheryl, Sandra Dodd, her husband Glenn.

She was preceded in death by her parents Robert Etheridge and Queen (Adams) Etheridge and sister Mona Ezelle.

Tax-deductible memorial donations may be made to Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge via PayPal in Beverly's name at http://friendsofblackwater.org/support.h tml or you can mail a check made out to "Friends of Blackwater" addressed to Friends of Blackwater, Inc. P.O. Box 1231 Cambridge, MD 21613.

Rausch Funeral Home handled arrangements.

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Center from 1981-1987. At the same time, he acquired the title of “Poppa” as he introduced grandchildren to his hobbies at Hedge Hall Farm and later University Village: growing acres of grapes for wine, hunting for arrowheads, gardening, building a barn for the “Whirling Bear Tavern”, creating a nature trail for University Village and always planning the next family reunion.

Dick and Jane moved to Asbury in Solomons in 2011 to enjoy the memories of a life well lived and loved. Dick’s family appreciates the dedicated care of the Asbury staff and the friendship, care and love from Shawna Rubenstahl.

A Funeral Service will be held Sat., April 23 at 10:00 a.m. at the Asbury-Solomons Auditorium, 11100 Asbury Circle, Solomons MD 20688.

Memorial donations may be made to: Asbury-Solomons Benevolent Care Fund, Attn. Patrick O'Toole, 11100 Asbury Circle, Solomons MD 20688.

Rausch Funeral Home handled arrangements.

John W. Ballenger, Jr., age 90, of Dunkirk, formerly of Hyattsville and Washington, DC, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tues., April 5, 2016. John was born in Washington, DC on Mar. 15, 1926 to Bernardine (McCann) and John Wister Ballenger, Sr. He served in the U. S. Navy during World War II from 1943 to 1947. From 1961 to 1970 he was a Seabee. For many years, he worked as a Master Plumber with Local #5 in Washington, DC. The next 13 years he worked at the Government Printing Office, retiring in 1973. John was a member of the Masonic – Westgate Lodge.

John was the beloved husband of the late Martha (Faircloth) Ballenger. He was the loving father of Susan Ballenger and David Berche, 53 her husband Larry, and Linda Brock. He David Joseph was the devoted grandfather of five grandBerche, age 53, of children, four great-grandchildren and Lexington Park, and one great-great-granddaughter. He is also formerly of Prince survived by his sister, Bernadine Spina, Frederick, passed numerous nieces, nephews and other away Mar. 29, 2016 family members. at MEDSTAR He is preceded in death by his sister, Georgetown UniverMary Catherine Henderson. sity Hospital. Born Visitation and funeral services were held at Lee Funeral Home Calvert in Feb. 17, 1963 in New Bedford, MA, he was Owings with burial at the Maryland the son of Robert J. Berche and Claire (Gautreau) Berche.

Veterans Cemetery in Crownsville.

David graduated from Greater New Bedford Regional Vocation High School in 1981 and from the University of MassachuRichard Auld, 93 setts at Dartmouth in 1985.

A life well-lived He was married to Kimberly (Burckle) and loved best Berche on Mar. 19, 1988 in Newport, RI. describes Dr. Richard In 1998, David was employed as a Program McGuire Auld. He Manager for NAVAIR, working for the was born on Apr. 5, Department of the Navy for a total of 35 1922 to Vernon years. He loved to travel and spend time with Shields Auld and Cleo family and friends.

Shoffner Auld in David is survived by his mother, Claire Washington, DC, Berche; his wife, Kimberly Berche; his joining brother Don. children, Hillary Berche Moyer and her He passed away peacefully on Mar. 19 in husband Ian Moyer of Pittsburgh, PA, and Solomons at age 93.

Madelaine Berche DeBoer and her husband Dick graduated from Georgetown Isaac DeBoer of Durham, NC; his siblings, University in 1943 and then served as a Captain Paula Roy and her husband Marc Roy of in the US Army until 1946, stationed in China Danbury, CT; and Robert Berche of North and Formosa (now Taiwan) with the OSS, Dartmouth, MA. Office of Strategic Service.

He was preceded in death by his father, Dick married the love of his life, Mary Berche.

Jane Gorman Auld, in 1949 and together they Robert Rausch Funeral Home handled raised six children: Stevie (Rob Brinkerhoff), Tina (Dennis McKay), Rick (Marion Murphy arrangements.

Auld), Theresa (Bill Brockway), Dan, and Carl Bowen, 76 Maureen (Mike Wolfe).

While raising a young family in Baltimore, Carl Bailey Dick graduated from John Hopkins Medical Bowen, age 76, of School and moved to Bethesda to open a Huntingtown, died private practice in Pediatrics and then Family peacefully Mar. 28, Medicine in Rockville from 1956-1981. His 2016 surrounded by family is especially proud of a weekly free his loving family. pediatric clinic Dick operated for needy families Carl was born May in Washington, DC. Many former patients 11, 1939 at Calvert wrote of fond memories from those days in the Memorial Hospital Facebook Group, “You Know You Grew Up in to Nellie Wilson (Hance) Bowen and J. Rockville MD If You…” Jane and Dick moved from MD to Austin Bowen. He was raised in HuntingCharlottesville, VA where he worked as medical town and attended Huntingtown Elemendirector at the Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation tary School and Calvert High School.

Carl had a true love of music and played in the high school band and also was a member of the Playboys orchestra that entertained at dances and functions throughout Southern Maryland.

Carl worked with his father in the J. Austin Bowen and Son Concrete Company. Much of their work can be seen throughout Calvert County. He was a master at fixing just about anything and it was put to test with his three daughters. In 1981, the business was sold to Edward B. Howlin and Carl continued in a management role until his retirement.

Carl married Sharon Lee Bresnahan on Jan. 21, 1967 and continued to live in Huntingtown, raising three daughters Lonnie, Shelley and Chrissy.

Carl was a member of the Huntingtown United Methodist Church, member of the Elks Lodge, had served as the King Lion of the Calvert County Lions Club and member of the Board of Directors for the 22C Eye Bank.

He enjoyed camping, boating, biking, gardening and spending time with his friends. He like his father measured his wealth by his friendships. In recent months he was truly humbled by the love and support of his friends and family. He took great pride in his grandchildren and would travel anywhere on a weekend to watch each of them play their respective sports.

Carl is survived by his wife of 49 years, Sharon Bowen; daughters: Lonnie Bowen, Shelley Zeigler and her husband Dennis, and Chrissy Miller and her husband Jason. Carl enjoyed five grandchildren, Savannah Lee Miller, Austin Wayne Zeigler, Dawson Carl Miller, Sammie Jean Zeigler and Jesse Thomas Zeigler.

Carl was preceded in death by his parents J. Austin and Nellie (Hance) Bowen, and his brother Donald A. Bowen.

Memorial contributions may be made to: Med Star Washington Hospital Center Heart Failure Program, 110 Irving St. NW, Washington DC 20010.

Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

Lowell Bowen, 83 Lowell Horace Bowen, Sr., age 83, of Prince Frederick, passed away Apr. 1, 2016 at his home.

He was born on June 7, 1932 in Prince Frederick, to the late Alvin and Etta Sheckells Bowen.

Lowell was a lifelong resident of Calvert County. He was a tobacco farmer who also loved quail hunting, baseball, playing the organ, and spending time with his family. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church.

Lowell is survived by his wife of 63 years, Carole H. Bowen, father of Barbara Foshee and her husband Douglas and Skip Bowen and his wife Nora. He was the grandfather of Jody and Chrissy Yontz, Shawn Yocum and Katy Ogle, Todd and

Cassie Duley, Joshua and Kim Bowen and LJ and Megan Roberts. He is also survived by great grandchildren; Olivia, Abby, Alayna, Chase, Mason, Kami, Shelby, and Bryce.

Memorial contributions may be made to Calvert Hospice, P.O. Box 838, 238 Merrimac Court, Prince Frederick, MD 20678.

Rausch Funeral Home handled arrangements.

Ila Brookman, 67 Ila Faye Brookman, age 67, of Huntingtown passed away Mar. 30, 2016.

She was born Aug. 11, 1948 in Rock, WV to Alfred and Elsie Irene Kinzer.

Ila was raised in West Virginia where she married Brent E. Brookman in 1967. She moved to Cheverly soon after at the age of 18 and eventually settled in Huntingtown in 1978.

In her leisure time she enjoyed sewing, quilting, and needle work and won many awards at the Calvert County Fair for her work.

Ila is survived by her husband Brent E. Brookman of Huntingtown; sons Adam K. Brookman of Huntingtown and Corey A. Brookman of Orlando, FL. She is also survived by sisters Bernadine Farley and Rachel Cunningham both of Ohio and brothers Damon Kinser of Virginia and Daniel Kinzer of Camp Creek, WV. Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

Glen Butler, 64 Glen Howard Butler, age 64, of Port Republic left this world to ride his Harley eternally in heaven on Apr. 7, 2016. He was born May 2, 1951.

Glen was quite a character and for a man of few words, everyone sure did know their place! He left an impact on everyone he met. Maybe it was his keen fashion sense of flannels and riding boots, or his loud booming attitude but he was one of a kind.

Glen was a fun-loving husband, father, grandpa, brother and uncle who was never afraid to just be himself. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and many friends from riding buddies, to the OC crew to his great SC neighbors. He lived by several life mottos, among them: “Accept the things you cannot change” and to live life “one day at a time.”

On the daily, Glen was a hard working master carpenter at George Washington University. He often had a pencil behind his ear and a hammer on his belt. When he wasn’t building he was riding his Harley, tickling his grand kids or building them a tree house, advising his daughter’s how to get the most out of life and “bantering” with the love of his life.

He will truly be missed.

He is survived by his loving wife Beth Butler, daughter Lisa Butler, daughter Bonnie Brown and husband James Brown. Granddaughters Amber Butler and Brooke, Chloe and Courtney Brown, Grandson Garret Murphy, and Great Granddaughter Unique Bland. He is also survived by his two brothers Owen and Ken Butler.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Randolph and Alma Butler and his brother, Wayne Butler.

Memorial donations in Glen’s name can be made to Calvert Hospice, PO Box 838, Prince Frederick, MD 20678 or online at calverthospice.org; or St. John Vianney Catholic Church.

Arrangements were provided by Rausch Funeral Home in Port Republic.

Frances Chaney, 63 Frances Ann Chaney, age 63 of Huntingtown, passed away peacefully on Mar. 29, 2016 at the Burnett Calvert Hospice House, Prince Frederick. She was born July 2, 1952 in Napa, CA to Vernon Edward and Doris Julia (Munyon) Sewell. Her family moved to Calvert County when she was very young when her father transferred to Andrews Air Force Base.

She attended St. Mary's of Assumption in Upper Marlboro, and was a 1970 graduate of Calvert High School. She went on to marry John Michael Chaney on Nov. 7, 1970 at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in North Beach.

They made their home in Owings, eventually moving to Huntingtown in 1983.

Frances was employed as an accountant with Pepco in Washington, DC for over 28 years. She was a member of St. John Vianney Catholic Church where she taught Sunday School for several years. She was Team Captain of the "Angels of Hope" Relay for Life team for four years raising thousands of dollars in support of the American Cancer Society.

Frances enjoyed working in her yard and garden as well as cooking and canning. She won numerous ribbons at the Calvert County Fair for her canning entries, most notably

winning 15 blue ribbons in one summer.

Frances also had an award-winning recipe published in the Ball Canning Cookbook.

She is survived by her husband of 45 years, John Michael "Mike" Chaney; daughter Theresa A. Lusby and her husband Chris of Prince Frederick; grandchildren, Nathan and Addison Lusby, her brother Edward "Eddie" Sewell and his wife Patty of Owings and her sister Donna Ludlow and her husband Bruce of Owings as well as a host of nieces and nephews.

Frances was preceded in death by her parents, Vernon E and Doris M. Sewell as well as her oldest sister, Jeanette G. "Jeanie" Quesenberry.

Memorial contributions may be made to: Burnett Calvert Hospice House, P.O. Box 838, Prince Frederick, MD 20678.

Rausch Funeral Home in owings handled arrangements.

Jeanne Cooper, 88 Jeanne Wait Cooper, age 88, of Prince Frederick passed away Apr. 1, 2016. She was born Sept. 19, 1927 in Edgington, IL to William and Hadessa (Elliott) Wait. Jeanne was raised in Illinois and moved to Maryland in the mid-‘60’s.

She was employed as a legal secretary for various law firms. In her leisure time she enjoyed true crime novels, the Miami Dolphins and listening to Frank Sinatra and Johnny Mathis. She also loved lighthouses and Portland, ME, as well celebrating all of the holidays, especially Christmas. Her family also knew her as an excellent cook.

She is survived by her son Jack M. Cooper and his wife Rose of Dunkirk and her daughter Sherre Dodson and her husband Bob of Marietta, GA. She is also survived by two grandchildren, one great-granddaughter and two great-great grandchildren.

Jeanne was preceded in death by her husband Jack McCoy Cooper.

Memorial contributions may be made to: Alzheimer's Association, National Capital Area Chapter, 3701 Pender Drive, Suite 400, Fairfax, VA 22030.

Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

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Pat Colandrea, 95 Patricia Stone “Pat” Colandrea, age 95, of Lusby, formerly of Howard County, MD passed away Apr. 1, 2016 at the BurnettCalvert Hospice House, Prince Frederick. She was born April 10, 1920 in Chicago, IL to the late Gwynneth and Morton Stone. She married Dominic Colandrea in Columbia, MD in Aug. 1983 and he preceded her in death in Oct. 2001.

Pat graduated from St. Mary’s Prep School of New York in 1937 and went on to attend Wellesley College of Massachusetts graduating in 1941. She moved from Columbia, MD to Calvert County in 1983. She loved gardening, reading, oil painting, and also volunteered at various organizations in the Calvert Co. area.

Pat is survived by her children, Dave Thorpe and wife Debbie of Greensboro, NC and Gay Cornwell and husband Tom of Ellicott City, MD; stepchildren, Jean Colandrea, Richard Colandrea, Jane Coblence and her husband Christopher, Marie Colandrea, Catherine MacTurk and husband Michael, Dave Colandrea and wife Pam, Ann Colandrea, and Susan Colandrea; sister in-law, Bobbi Stone of

Louisville, KY; four grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and eight step grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and brother, Aidan Stone.

The family asks that contributions be made in Pat’s name to Calvert Hospice, P.O. Box 838, Prince Frederick, MD 20678 (calverthospice.org).

Arrangements were provided by Rausch Funeral Home in Lusby.

Rene Couleman, 90 Rene Clifford Couleman Sr., of Lusby, affectionately called “Cuckoo” by those who loved him, passed away on Mar. 11, 2016 at age 90.

Rene was preceded in death by his sister Yvette Flanagan of Fairfax, VA, his son Rene C. Couleman, Jr., and his wife and mother of his five children, Nancy M. Couleman. At the time of his death Rene was married to Blanche Carrington Couleman of Bradenton, FL. Rene was born to Ray Howard Couleman and Cesarine Lorenzetti Couleman in Grand Forks, North Dakota, and was raised in Arlington, VA. At age 17, upon graduation from St. John’s College High School in Washington, D.C., he proudly enlisted and served in the U.S. Navy. He was initially on a

destroyer in the South Pacific during World War II until he was selected to join the staff of Admiral William F. “Bull” Halsey, Jr., and became a radioman (RM3) on the USS New Jersey (BB62). It was there his job was to decode and report the weather. During that time, he experienced nine kamikaze attacks and multiple battles at sea.

Following the war, Rene served as a motorcycle police officer with the Arlington County Police Department, and later worked with the Arlington County School Board as a supervisor in the Department of Transportation. Later, as a self taught and talented builder, he obtained his Maryland Home Improvement and Construction License and remains well known throughout southern Maryland for anything from minor repairs to the construction of additions and homes including the home of his daughter, Nan, in Lusby.

Rene was a very active member of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary and took part in many emergency calls from boats in the Chesapeake Bay and Patuxent and Potomac Rivers around southern MD. He earned his Captain’s License and was also an active member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary while living in the Gulf Coast area of Florida.

He is a Past Commodore and lifetime member of the Solomon’s Island Yacht Club in Maryland.

Rene is survived by four of his five children Toni Coleman (Michael) of Norfolk, Virginia, Alice Owens (Ralph) of St. Mary’s City, Maryland, Ray Couleman (Terri) of Norman, OK, and Nancy R. Couleman of Lusby, Maryland. Rene is survived by 11 beautiful grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild.

Rausch Funeral Home in Lusby handled arrangements.

Vera Epstein, 99 Vera Alice Tucker Epstein, age 99, of Deale and formerly of Tracy’s Landing, passed away Mar. 31, 2016 at her residence. She was born July 31, 1916 in Friendship to Thomas Harry and Eva Priscilla (Armiger) Tucker.

Vera retired as a supervisor in 1983 after

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23 years of service for the Income Tax Division of the State of Maryland. She was avid Orioles fan and a charter member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Deale Volunteer Fire Department. Her greatest joy in life was spending time with her family. She was a devoted mother and grandmother and was loved deeply.

She is survived by daughters Elaine Cleek of West River and Patricia A. “Patsi” Hall and her husband Earle of Deale; son Harry Epstein of Tracy’s Landing; grandchildren Vera Rae, Scott, Mona, Karen and Earle Cleek and Lori Hall Browning. She is also survived by great-grandchildren Stacy and Heather Cleek, D.W. and Stephanie Browning, and Brian and Andrew Von Alt and great-great-grandchildren Cameron Ross and Kylee Dionson.

Vera was preceded in death by her husband, Herschel Paul Epstein, who was killed in Normandy, France in 1944 during the D-Day invasion. She was also preceded in death by brothers Riley, Talbott, Henry and Winfield Tucker; sister Audrey Davis and great grandson James Aiken.

Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

Toni Gebauer, 52 Toni Lynn Gebauer, age 52, of Lusby, passed away in her home on Apr. 1, 2016. She was born in Cambridge, MD to Wondell and Sandra Hummer Hayton.

She was employed as a contract specialist for the Federal Aviation Administration.

Toni enjoyed reading, coloring, crocheting and sewing, but her true passion was her family. She valued the time she spent with her loved ones and taught them to do the same.

Toni enjoyed her Wicca religion and her spiritual journey.

She is survived by her mother, Sandra Roe of Cambridge, MD; husband of five years, Eric Gebauer; son, Ray Stack and his wife Rhonda of Chesapeake Beach; daughters, Nicole Tippett and her husband Frankie of Lusby; Tina Slattery and her husband, Shane of Perry Hall, MD; and Hailey and Lily Gebauer of Chesapeake Beach; brothers,

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James Hayton of Huntington, WV; Bud Hayton of Linkwood, MD; T.H. Hayton of Easton, MD; and Scott Hayton of Huntingtown; sisters, Eileen Facarazzo of Prichard, WV; Donna Smith of Huntington, WV; and Jill Dilts of Ohio; seven grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Her father, Wondell Hayton; brother, Jerry Dale Hayton; beloved grandparents, Virginia and brother Hummer and her granddaughter, Skylar Tippett predeceased her.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault, PO Box 8782, Silver Spring, MD 20907 or online at mcasa.org.

Raymond-Wood Funeral Home in Dunkirk handled arrangements.

Eunice Habig, 83 E u n i c e McCready Habig, age 83, of St. Leonard, passed away April 4, 2016 at her residence. Born May 10, 1932 in Owings, she was the daughter of the late John Edward Grace (Humphreys)

McCready and McCready.

Eunice graduated from Calvert High School in 1949. She married Paul G. Habig in Winter Haven, FL on Feb. 5, 1990. She was a mail carrier for the St. Leonard Post Office and was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary.

Eunice is survived by her husband, Paul G. Habig; her son, Arlen Blaylock of Boonesboro, MD; grandchildren, Donald Greyson, Kendall Blaylock, and Kristin Van Camp; great-grandchildren, Breanna Omar, Kyle Omar, Matthew Van Camp, Tyler Van Camp, Connor Blaylock and Tierney Greyson; siblings, Donas McCready of St. Leonard; Harold McCready of Ft. Washington, MD; Lynette Ward and Marie Hardesty of Lusby.

In addition to her parents, Eunice was preceded in death by her son, Donald Blaylock; and siblings, Edward McCready, Dudley McCready, Berkley McCready, Ethel Grover, Erma Breeden, and Annie Batchelor.

Serving as pallbearers were Donnie McCready, Robbie McCready, Mike Smith, Brian Foveaux, Tim Lewis and Flexie Smith.

Serving as honorary pallbearers were Harold Ward, Rene Ward and Dean Batchelor.

Memorial contributions may be made to Calvert Hospice, P.O. Box 878, Prince Frederick, MD 20678 or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept.

142, Memphis, TN 38148-0142.

Rausch Funeral Home in Lusby handled arrangements.

Donald Hall, 87 Donald Quarles Hall (Donald Q), age 87, passed away on Apr. 4, 2016. Donald was born in Prince Frederick on Oct. 25, 1928.

He moved to Calvert

County as a young child and loved farming.

He graduated from Calvert High School. He married Ruth Marie Wood on Mar. 23, 1951. Their daughter, Cynthia Marie, was born on Aug. 18, 1952.

Donald worked extremely hard all his life to provide for all of his family. He retired from the State Highway Administration after 25 years of service. He was the Acting Assistant State Highway Maintenance Engineer when he retired.

He was known for undertaking many hard tasks and employment to provide for his family.

Donald leaves behind his daughter, Cynthia Hall Craft, granddaughter Amber Noelle Dixon, her husband, Jeffrey Dixon, and great-granddaughters Kelsey Marie Dixon and Samantha Rose Dixon. He also is survived by his siblings Betty Lou Larson and Edgar Henry Hall, Jr. He always showed his love for his family. There were many shared moments of love, joy and laughter. They are honored to have him as the patriarch of their family. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Donald was adored by his wife, daughter, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He made sure that they never went without anything they needed if there was anyway he could provide it.

He was committed to his family and they honored, loved and respected him.

He loved being a husband, a father and a Pop-Pop. He always said that he wasn't a wealthy man but his family made him a rich man!

Donald enjoyed playing softball. He was a member of the Trinity United Church team where he pitched well into his 70's. He enjoyed league bowling and competing with his wife, Marie. He was both an Orioles and Dallas Cowboy fan.

Donald served on the Calvert County Fair Board. He was a member of the Calvert County Lions Club. He was twice the Past Master of the Prince Frederick Masonic Lodge 142. He was a member of the Shriner's. He drove handicapped children back and forth to the Shriner's Hospital for treatment. He was very proud to have been the first president of the Future Farmers of America (FFA) from Maryland. He was considered somewhat of a historian for Calvert County. He was interviewed many times by local newspapers regarding County history.

Donald was predeceased in death by his loving wife of 63 years, Marie, and his beloved grandson, Christopher Allen Craft; his father, Edgar Henry Hall, Sr., mother, Naomi Catherine (Sunderland) Hall, his sister, Catherine Jean Sears, and brother, Gerald Hall.

The family asks that donations be made in his memory to the Shriner's Hospital for Children, 1645 W 8th Street, Erie PA 16505. He said some of the greatest joys in his life was to see a child who could not walk when entering the hospital come out running to him after receiving their prosthetics.

Rausch Funeral Home handled arrangements.

Rita Hooker, 88

Bob Laughery, 79

Mary “Rita” (Wells) Hooker, age 88, of Solomons, formerly of Mechanicsville, passed away p e a c e f u l l y surrounded by family, on Mon., April 4, 2016. Rita was born in Lapstone, Upper Marlboro on July 6, 1927 to Kathryn Moran (Roeder) and Joseph Arthur Wells. She attended Notre Dame Academy High School in Washington, DC, graduating in 1945; and Columbia Art School in Washington, DC, graduating in 1947.

She worked for Esther Shop in Washington, DC as a graphic artist and for the USAF Pentagon in Washington, DC as a graphic illustrator. In the mid 1950’s, she was an organist and member of the choir at St. Margaret’s Catholic Church in Seat Pleasant, MD. She was an accomplished artist and musician. She enjoyed gardening, oil painting, playing the piano, sewing and crossword puzzles.

Rita was the beloved wife of the late Andrew Clifford Hooker, who passed away in 1969. She was the loving mother of Don Hooker of Dunkirk; Dennis Joseph Hooker of Mechanicsville; and the late Charles Allen Hooker, who passed away in 2002.

She was the devoted grandmother of Andrew Denham Hooker of Edgewater,; Sarah Elizabeth Hooker Petska of Owings; Dylan Eric Hooker of Newport Beach, CA; Kevin Dana Hooker of San Diego, CA; Brittany Leigh Hooker of Mechanicsville; Stephanie Lynn Mohun of Leonardtown; and Lisa Ann Foote of La Plata. She was the great-grandmother of Derek, Elizabeth, Nolan, Lydia, Katelyn, Mikah, Aidan, Lorin, Kyle and Kennedy.

She was also preceded in death by her siblings, John “Ambrose” Wells, Carol Victoria Wells, Maurice “Mike” Roland Wells, Joseph “Leo” Wells, Catherine “Kitty” Regina Sullivan and Eleanor Josephine McFadden.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Asbury-Solomons Benevolent Fund, 11100 Asbury Circle, Solomons, MD 20688.

Lee Funeral Home Calvert in Owings handled arrangements.

R o b e r t Eugene “Bob” Laughery, age 79, of Lusby, formerly of Clinton, MD, passed away on Apr. 7, 2016 at his residence.

Born Sept. 9, 1936 in Newark, OH, he was the son of Delbert H. Laughery and Mildred M. Laughery.

Bob graduated from Newark High School and served in the U.S. Air Force from 1955 until 1959. He married Sharon Joan Smith on August 4, 1956 in St. Paul, MN. Bob worked for the Washington Metropolitan Police Department as a Police Officer from 1961 until his retirement in 1985. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, and photography and was a member of the Knights of Columbus and the FOP. Bob is survived by his wife, Sharon Laughery; his children, Colleen Thomidis of PA, Lori Ruble (Tom) of Clinton, MD; and Doreen Laurent-Hunt (Bob) of Chicago, IL; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and siblings, Pat Moore, Charles Laughery, Delbert Laughery, Sharon McCray, and Tim Laughery.

In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his sisters, Sandy Meier and Lisa Huffman.

Family will receive friends on Sun., Apr. 17 from 1:30 until 3:00 p.m. at Rausch Funeral Home, 20 American Lane, Lusby, MD 20657 where a service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Interment will be on Thurs., Apr. 21 at 1:00 p.m. at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham. Serving as pallbearers will be Tom Ruble, Robert Ruble, Larry Thomasson, P.J. Curtis, Walter Logan and Richard Osman.

Robert Laughery lived his life to be a good person, he worked hard and provided for his family. He was a genuine, good-natured man and role model.

Memorial contributions may be made to Calvert Hospice, P.O. Box 838, Prince Frederick, MD 20678.

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CURRENT EVENTS Calvert Library “Art in the Stacks” Local artists are exhibiting their works at three Calvert Library locations in April 2016. Call (410) 535-0291 for more info.

- Painter Jane Connor was delighted to be stranded in Iceland for three days during a blizzard – she was inspired to paint its beauty. Currently an Artist on Wheels, Jane will soon be opening a North Beach Wine and Design. Her exhibit at Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, Chesapeake Beach, runs thru Apr. 30.

- Edward Davenport exhibits his photographs of the Drum Point community, animals and landscapes at Calvert Library Prince Frederick thru Jun. 2.

- Deborah Harkins has been making art since she was a child. In addition to photography, she designs and creates beaded jewelry and fused glass jewelry.

Her subject matter ranges from flowers and plants to insects, wildlife and landscapes. On display at Calvert Library Southern Branch. Solomons.

Adult Learn to Sail Classes start at the West River Sailing Club in Galesville. Come to four consecutive Saturdays of classes from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. (5th Saturday for makeup class, as required) Additional classes starting in June and July. For more information visit web site: learn2sailwrsc.com or email: learn2sail@westriversc.org.

Apply Now for Designation United Way of Calvert County is now accepting Designation Eligibility Applications. The application period is for local non-profit organizations to apply to receive funds from United Way of Calvert County’s 2016 Campaign. Applications will only be accepted through May 6, 2016. For information, contact Anjelica Eitel, UWCC Director of Community Impact at (410) 535-2000 or impact@unitedwaycalvert.org.

855-6466. Public Welcome. ALpost206.org. $10, $5/under 12, under 3 free. Please mail your payment to: PO Box 672, Prince FrederMembership Meeting: Members of the ick Md. 20678. Checks made payable American Legion Stallings-Williams Post to SOCC; or contact Anne 206 are encouraged to attend the regular Harmon anne@somdcalvert.org, (410) meeting. 7:00 p.m. Upper Level Meeting 535-2857 or Stefany Lang Hall at the post, Chesapeake Beach, Rt. 260. calvertcountyspecialolympics@gmail.com to For info call 301-855-6466. ALpost206.org. get tickets. Your tickets will be waiting at the door. Tickets will be $12and $6 sold at the door. 5:00-7:30 p.m. Full Gospel Assembly of Sat., Sun., Apr. 16 & 17 God Church, 890 Solomons Island South, Community Clean Up: The Town of North Prince Frederick.

Beach will provide dumpsters for residents to dispose of all items except hazardous materials.

For town residents only. 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Corner of 5th St. & Chesapeake Ave. Questions: call Town Hall, (301)-855-6681.

3rd Library Gala Art Auction: Calvert Library Foundation hosts this event to benefit all Calvert Library locations. Whether you are into art or not, this is an outstanding “date night.” A pre-auction "Taste of the Region" reception, with live musicians, and a review of the collection of art to be sold begins at 6:30 p.m.; auction at 7:30 p.m. $20/person.

Vianney Room, behind St. John Vianney Church, Prince Frederick.

Email LibraryArtAuction@comcast.net for details or check calvertlibraryfoundation.com.

Saturday, April 16 Family Fun Fest: In celebration of the Week of the Young Child, families of children under age 5 are invited to enjoy interactive games, take-home activities, giveaways, free lunch and entertainment by Wolf Trap Performing Artists, Mad Science, Under the Sea, and Jump Bunch. This free event will bring partners in early education together to celebrate the everyday ways our youngest children learn. Sponsored by PNC Bank, United Way of Calvert County and the Town of Chesapeake Beach, and coordinated by Healthy Families/HIPPY - Calvert County Public Schools. 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. At Beach Elementary School on 7900 Old Bayside Rd., Chesapeake Beach. For more info please call HIPPY/Healthy Families at (410) 535-3530 or e-mail engelc@calvertnet.k12.md.us.

Discover Archaeology: Scavenger hunt, arts and crafts, free guided tours, explore on-site exhibits. Visit the Woodland Indian Village.

Friday, April 15 Food and fun for the whole family! 10:00 Mock Audit of On-Farm Food Safety: The a.m.-5:00 p.m. Jefferson Patterson Park and Maryland Department of Agriculture and Museum, 10515 Mackall Rd., St. Leonard.

Future Harvest host a Good Agricultural Info (410) 586-8501 or visit jefpat.org. Free.

Practices (GAP) food safety training for fruit and vegetable growers. 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 5K Run & Walk: 3rd Annual Fun Run for University of Maryland's Terp Farm in Awareness of Sexual Assault and Healthy Upper Marlboro.

Registration and Relationships in Calvert County.Help pre-payment required. For details, contact supporting a “safe haven” for abused women Deanna Baldwin: and children. Register online to receive one Deanna.baldwin@maryland.gov or (410) free entry for the raffle of prizes. Proceeds from 841-5769 or Donna Pahl with University of the run, raffle and tee shirt sale will benefit Safe Maryland at dpahl@umd.edu or (410) Harbor, Inc. 12:30–3:00 p.m. Calvert High 440-2047.

School Athletic Track, Dares Beach Rd. (Behind school off Dorsey Rd.), Chicken & Dumplings Dinner: Try the Prince Frederick.

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Homeschool Day: Special stations set up throughout the museum invite students to investigate Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) concepts. Ideal for 5–12 yr. olds. Museum admission, plus $2/child. Visit bit.ly//HomeschoolCMM for complete details.

10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Rd., Solomons.

(410) 326-2042, calvertmarinemuseum.com.

Concert for the Chesapeake: Performance includes works by Schumann, Chopin, Rachmaninoff, Strauss, and more. A free will offering will be taken to benefit the St. Luke’s Back Creek Restoration of Nature Project, to transform degraded woodlands and wetlands into a restored habitat. 4:00 p.m. at St. Luke’s Church, 1101 Bay Ridge Ave., Annapolis. To learn more visit stlukeseastport.org or call (410) Community Meeting: Calvert Citizens for a 268-5419.

Healthy Community (CCHC) meets every 3rd Wed. at 6:30 p.m. Southern Pines Community Center, 20 Appeal Lane, Lusby. For more info Tuesday, April 19 contact Cindy Peil (443) 550-3305.

A Passport to China: The College of Southern Maryland’s Global Initiatives Committee hosts Thursday, April 21 a traditional Dragon Dance, 3:00 p.m. Prince Frederick Campus, J.W. Williams Rd., Prince NARFE Meeting: The National Active and Frederick.

For information visit Retired Federal Employees Association csmd.edu/PassportToChina.

(NARFE), Calvert County Chapter 1466, meets at 1:00 p.m. at the Calvert County Steak Dinner: Particular about your steak? Library, Prince Frederick. This is a special Order it directly from the grill master and you event, co-sponsored with the library and the get what you order. 5:30-7:00 p.m. $15 Calvert County Historical Society. There will be includes sides, salad, beverage, and roll. Public a presentation by guest Tom Barnett, Director welcome. American Legion Stallings Williams of the Calvert County Planning and Building Post 206, 3330 Chesapeake Beach Rd. East, Rt. Office, followed by a regular business meeting.

260, Chesapeake Beach. For more info call Active and Retired Federal employees, spouses, (301) 855-6466. ALpost206.org. other chapter members, non-members and guests are welcome. For NARFE membership Transition Fair: Information and assistance Information and Application, Call (410) to students with disabilities and their families 586-1441. to prepare them for transition from elementary to middle school, middle to high school, Friday, April 22 and - the most significant area of focus - from high school to post-secondary life. The Special Meatloaf Dinner: Brenda's World Famous Education Department of Calvert County Meatloaf is the center focus surrounded by sides Public Schools (CCPS) and the Special and apple craisin slaw. 5:30-7:00 p.m. Lower Education Citizens’ Advisory Council level dining room, American Legion Stallings (SECAC) will host this annual event at Williams Post 206, 3330 Chesapeake Beach Huntingtown High School from 5:30-8:30 Rd. East, Rt. 260, Chesapeake Beach. Hosted p.m. Families are asked to RSVP to by the Auxiliary to benefit Southern Maryland parentconnections@calvertnet.k12.md.us or District programs. $12. Questions (301) call (410) 535-7387 and notify staff if they 855-6466. will need child care during the event.

Beautiful Swimmers Revisited: A Science for Citizens Seminar presents a documentary film that takes viewers on a journey around the Bay to look in on those who catch, study and eat blue crabs. No scientific background needed everyone is welcome! 7:00-8:00 p.m. Chesapeake Biological Laboratory’s Bernie Fowler Lab., 142 Williams St., Solomons. No pre-registration necessary. Seating available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Free.

Wednesday, April 20 Southern Maryland Energy and Procurement Expo: Exploring the Future of the Energy. 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. BI Bldg., College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, 8730 Mitchell Rd. Email: Info@smmcoc.org, call: (443) 646-5744 or visit: smmcoc.org for more info.

Southern Maryland Hunger Conference: Food or service providers (i.e., food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, non-profits, gov’t. agencies) or those looking to volunteer, are encouraged to attend a day of learning and fellowship! Free event hosted by the So.Md. Food Bank. 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Legends Club, So.Md. Blue Crabs Stadium, 11765 St. Linus Dr., Waldorf. Seating limited; to register call (301) 274-0695 or email HungerConference8@gmail.com.

Saturday, April 23

Plant the Town: Volunteers help plant flowers along the boardwalk and cleanup the marsh and parks in North Beach. Comcast sponsors this event and has designated the Boys and Girls Club as the Charity of Choice. Meet at the North Beach Welcome Center, 8:00 a.m. to register. Pre-register by calling Town Hall (410) 257-9618 or (301) 855-6681.

important things you need to know about finding grants. 10:00-11:30 a.m. Calvert Library Prince Frederick. Registration requested; (410) 535-0291.

Spring Festival 2016: A fun filled day of food, music and libations! Shop from a variety of local artisans and craft vendors; spend a great day in the vineyard! $8 fee includes wine tasting, a beer tasting and live music. 12:00-8:00 p.m.

Running Hare Vineyard, 150 Adelina Rd., Prince Frederick. (410) 414-8486.

Bring Your Binoculars: Bird watching and discovering the sites at the park! 1:00-3:00 p.m.

Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum, 10515 Mackall Rd. St. Leonard. $3/person, $8/family, free/Friends of JPPM members. Info: (410) 586-8501 or visit jefpat.org.

Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament: $100 Buy-in.

Public Welcome. Doors open at 3:00 p.m.

Games start at 4:00 p.m. Hosted by the Auxiliary of the American Legion StallingsWilliams Post 206, Upper Level Hall of the Post, 3330 Chesapeake Beach Rd. East, Rt. 260, Chesapeake Beach. Questions may be directed to Karen Miller at (301) 855-0188.

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Bugeye Ball: Enjoy an evening of mystical delights with gourmet food, live entertainment, gaming tables, elegant décor, and many other surprises at the Calvert Marine Museum’s Annual Bugeye Ball. All proceeds support maintenance of the Wm. B. Tennison. 7:00 p.m. Call (410) 326-2042, ext. 16 to reserve tickets. Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Rd., Solomons. The Museum is closed for the day.

Sunday, April 24 Earth Day Clean Up Day: Join American Chestnut Land Trust staff from 12:00-3:00 p.m. to work on a variety of projects. Please bring your gloves! Water, snacks, tools and smiles provided! Meet at the South Side Trailhead Barn, Scientists Cliff Rd., across from 2420 Aspen Rd., Port Republic. Let us know you're coming by registering by emailing info@acltweb.org or calling (410) 414-3400.

Fairy and Gnome Home Festival and Tour: Fairies really do exist. Spend a magical afternoon in the garden with a petting zoo, bubble magic, music, crafts, face painting and an enchanted path where fairies and trolls.12:00-4:00 p.m. Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center, 13480 Dowell Rd., Dowell/Solomons. Call (410) 326 - 4640 or Color Run: At Beach Elementary School at visit: annmariegarden.org for more info.

9:00 a.m. The Beach Elementary School PTA is proud to sponsor its 2nd annual Color Run on the grounds of the school. The spring Tuesday, April 26 fundraiser will help to raise much needed funds to support the staff and students. The 1.5 mile At Home in the Woods: School's Out Advenfun run / walk is open to the public. For more ture. 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Kings Landing Park, info, visit besweb.calvertnet.k12.md.us.

3255 Kings Landing Rd., Huntingtown. Call (410) 535-2661 or visit calvertparks.org.

Earth Day 5k Trail Run: All ages are invited to run or walk Parkers Creek Loop and enjoy the Otter Mania: Dance "The Swim" with our beautiful trail as a runner or walker! Members otter mascots, get your face painted, participate $5. Non-Members $10. Walkers/free. 8:00 in a scavenger hunt, take photos to document a.m. sign in. 9:00 a.m. run begins, followed by our otter's favorite habits, examine otter walkers. 9:15 a.m. garden tours, activities, food stomach contents to see what different otters & music begins. American Chestnut Land Trust, Northside Trailhead, 676 Double Oak from around the world eat, and listen to otter Rd., Prince Frederick. Info and registration tales from an "otterly" terrific story teller. A $2 email info@acltweb.org or call (410) 414-3400. donation is requested for face painting.

Museum admission applies; free for CMM Finding Grants for Nonprofits: Discover members. 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Calvert what funders are looking for in nonprofits Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Rd., seeking grants and how to find potential funders Solomons. Call (410) 326-2042 or visit in this newly revised class. Learn the most calvertmarinemuseum.com for more info.

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