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Project Graduation Hits Milestone This year marks the 30th Anniversary of Project Graduation, an alcohol-free and drug-free celebration for the graduating seniors from Calvert, Huntingtown, Northern, and Patuxent High Schools.

The Board of Calvert County Commissioners (BOCC) honored the program and its founders at their meeting on May 16.

Since its inception in 1987, Calvert County has not lost a student to an alcohol or drug related crash on graduation night. Over the past 30 years, approximately 17,000 students have participated in Project Graduation at various locations around the area.

What makes the program so successful?

Project Graduation has been successful due to the many volunteers, such as the school bus contractors, bus drivers, local law enforcement officers, Optimists of Calvert, Optimists of Solomons, and Calvert County Public Schools' Administration and staff who

donate their time and energy to help coordinate, chaperone, transport, and provide refreshments for the students.

Project Graduation is financed by the fundraising efforts of the Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse, Inc., which are supported by the citizens of Calvert County and many local businesses.

The BOCC asks the citizens of Calvert County to continue to support Project Graduation by encouraging their graduate to participate in the event that will provide for their safety on one of the most important nights of their lives graduation!

Courthouse to Get New Secure Entry The Calvert County Courthouse in Prince Frederick will be getting a new entry security system following action at the May 16 Board of Calvert County Commissioners (BOCC) meeting.

The Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) has awarded the circuit court a grant in the amount of $203,123 for the purpose of installing a state-of-the-art secured entry system in the courthouse. The court applied for this grant at the request of the Sheriff's Office and the Departments of

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Technology Services and General Services. The new system will replace the current system that is out-of-date.

A budget adjustment is needed to authorize acceptance of the grant funds as part of the FY17 budget. Since the amount of the adjustment exceeds $100,000, a public hearing was held May 16, but no one signed up to speak.

The grant will cover the entire cost of the project; no county funds will be required. The BOCC unanimously approved accepting the grant money by a vote of 5-0.

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Anne Arundel To Clean Up Waterways Anne Arundel County Executive Steve Schuh has announced the Department of Public Works (DPW) Watershed Protection and Restoration Program (WPRP) has entered into a public-private partnership to clean up the Severn Run, Patapsco, and Paxtuxent waterways.

“Engaging the private sector to assist the County achieve its clean water goals in this way represents the best type of public, private partnership,” said County Executive Steve Schuh.

“Tapping into creative solutions from private industry to the benefit of the people of our County embodies my administration’s commitment to fiscal responsibility and protecting the County’s waterways.”

The contract with Resource Environmental Solutions (RES) is a first of its kind agreement to utilize cutting edge technology for needed stormwater capital projects and pollution reductions at no risk to the County. The $3.8 million "Full Delivery of Water Quality Improvements” contract is uniquely structured to help the County better satisfy its Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) and Chesapeake Bay Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) permits and goals and will only be paid upon completion of the projects

and verification of the projects’ benefits.

The suite of water quality protection and improvement practices proposed by RES includes more than 3,500 linear feet (lf) of stream and outfall restoration in the Severn Run watershed and new, cutting edge optimization technology applied to three large, private stormwater facilities in the Patapsco and Patuxent River watersheds.

“We were extremely pleased with the quality, innovation, and creativity of the proposals we received in this first solicitation,” said DPW Director Christopher Phipps.

“Similar to a public/private partnership (P3) arrangement, this Full Delivery model is likely to become an increasingly valuable tool for Anne Arundel County’s water quality improvement efforts and can easily be scaled up to provide broader pollutant reductions countywide to supplement the County’s own, parallel, restoration efforts.”

RES’s work will focus on sites that had not initially been targeted for restoration by the County.

The County’s capital program includes a similar effort for Fiscal Year 2018 and, contingent upon approval in the upcoming budget, an additional solicitation of $5 million would be made in the summer of 2017.

Boating Safety Encouraged The Calvert County Commissioners (BOCC) are proclaiming May 20-26 National Safe Boating Week in Calvert County.

On May 9, members of Coast Guard Flotilla 23-6 received an annual National Safe Boating Week (NSBW) Proclamation from the BOCC. In the proclamation the Commissioners “Proclaimed that the week of May 20 – 26, 2017, be known as NSBW in Calvert County.” The Proclamation further proclaimed by this action we advocate year-round efforts to promote safe boating and urge all those to “Wear It” and practice safe, smart, boating habits.”

Vice President of the Commissioners Evan Slaughenhoupt presented the proclamation to Connie Cosgrove, Flotilla Staff Officer for Public Affairs.

Bill Smith, member of 23-6 presented the County Commissioners with a T-Shirt from the Flotilla wish read on the front FISH Don’t Need Life Jackets “YOU DO.” On the back was “U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Flotilla 23-6, Drum Point, MD. The Commissioners thanked the members for the T-shirts and thought it send a very good message about wearing

Left to right: Top Row: Commissioner Mike Hart, Commissioner Pat Nutter, Commissioner Tom Hejl, President; Commissioner Steve Weems Bottom row: Commissioner Evan Slaughenhoupt, Vice President; Connie Cosgrove, FSO-PA 23-6; Mark Campbell, Vice Flotilla Commander, 23-6; Bill Smith, 23-6; Ray Feller, Staff Officer for Member Training, Division 23; and John Cosgrove , Staff Officer for Communications, Division 23-6. Photo was taken by Angela Waters Small.

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Commissioner Pat Nutter said he was raised on the water and it still surprised him to see the people on the water with no boating knowledge nor life jackets or anything else on the boat but themselves. He told the audience a story of being on the water one day when he was approached and a 10-year boy approached his boat and asked if they were correct in their head for Chesapeake Beach. They had no life jackets or anything on board and were heading in the wrong direction. He suggested they follow him in.

Wife Sentenced for Role in Murders A 44-year-old Lothian woman has been sentenced to life in prison, with all but 60 years suspended, for her murder conviction from last year in a bizarre love triangle situation.

Ann Marie Anastasi was sentenced for her role in the killing of her husband and a woman with whom they were all having an ongoing sexual relationship.

Her husband, 40-year-old Anthony Joseph Anastasi Jr., and 25-year-old Jacqueline Irene Riggs were found dead Oct. 4, 2015 in the family home after Ann Anastasi called police.

Ann Anastasi pleaded guilty last December to two counts of murder, along with a charge of using a handgun in the commission of a crime of violence in the murder. Anastasi had been shot and Riggs was found dead in the basement of the family home with numerous stab and cut wounds. Ann Anastasi, according to prosecutors, enlisted 19-year-old Gabriel Ezekiel Strauss of Annapolius, her 13-year-old daughter's boyfriend, to kill them.

Struss pleaded guilty last year. The

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daughter is in a juvenile detention center.

The Office of the State's Attorney said in a news release that the Anastasis both had a sexual relationship with Riggs, "however, while Mr. Anastasi and Ms. Riggs continued their relationship, Mrs. Anastasi was no longer involved, thus creating strife within the household."

Police found texts between the three discussing the crimes.

South County Businesses Honored On April 21 the Southern Anne Arundel County Chamber of Commerce celebrated its 25th Anniversary at Anchored Inn in Deale. Members recognized businesses that have made an impact on our community. These are the award recipients: 1. Sole Proprietor Award- Grauel’s Office Supply & Service Center 2. Small Business Award – Real Chill Heating and Air-Conditioning 2. Large Business Award – Greenstreet Gardens 3. Emerging Business Award – Elite Care Physical Therapy 4. Non Profit Association/Organization Award – Muddy Creek Artists Guild 5. 2016 Gene Hall Community Service Award – David J. Reilly

BOCC Supports Roadway Project Th e B o a r d o f C a l v e r t C o u n t y Commissioners has signed on with support for raising the roadw a y i n a fl o o d - p r o n e a r e a a t t h e far north end of North Beach.

Th e o r i g i n a l p r o j e c t t o e l e v a t e MD 261, in North Beach, from 9th Street to the Anne Arundel County line, has been included in the County's Priority Transportation project letter to the Maryland Department of Transportation for inclusion in its Consolidated Transportation Program budget since 2013. It has now been funded for construction.

Th e p r o j e c t p r o p o s e s t o r a i s e the roadway 3 feet to 3.5 feet above its present level, to a level above the fl o o d p l a i n .

Th i s planned elevation will prevent c o a s t a l a n d s t o r m w a t e r fl o o d i n g which currently impedes access to southern Anne Arundel County communities from North Beach a n d C h e s a p e a k e B e a c h . Th i s p r o j ect is critical for the health, safety and welfare of residents of southern Anne Arundel County

communities, the Towns of North Beach and Chesapeake Beach, as well as commercial traffi c t h a t u s e t h i s r o u t e . L o c a l o ffi c i a l s e x p r e s s e d c o n c e r n s t h a t fi r e t r u c k s a n d o t h e r e m e r g e n c y vehicles were not able to get to homes when water was high.

C o u n t y s t a ff s e r v e d o n t h e MD 261 Project Planning Team, w h i c h i d e n t i fi e d t h e n e e d f o r s a f e pedestrian and bicycle access a l o n g t h i s s a m e r o u t e . Th e T o w n of North Beach is seeking support from the Board of County Commissioners for a request for Transportation Alternatives grant funding from the Maryland State Highway Administration, Regional and Intermodal Plann i n g D i v i s i o n . Th e T r a n s p o r t a tion Alternatives grant would fund the Elevated Walkway project, which would provide an elevated walkway (boardwalk), parallel to MD 261.

At their meeting May 16, the BOCC agreed to send a letter to the state supporting the project.

Greenstreet Gardens was honored by the Southern Anne Arundel County Chamber of Commerce. Photo courtesy of Mike B Photography.

Nominate Volunteers For Awards The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) announces that nominations are being accepted for the annual Calvert You Are Beautiful Volunteer Awards. This program recognizes Calvert County residents for their volunteer service to Calvert County.

Nominated volunteers might be a medic at a local fire and rescue station; someone who staffs a fundraiser or festival; or the person who generously gives time to school programs, museums, hospice, homeless shelters and other service-based agencies.

Nomination forms are available online at co.cal.md.us/cyab or by calling

the Calvert County Department of Economic Development (DED) at (410) 535-4583. Completed nomination forms should be returned to DED, 175 Main St., Prince Frederick, Md., 20678, Attn: “Calvert You Are Beautiful.” Applications must be postmarked or hand-delivered by July 7, 2017.

All nominees will be honored at a ceremony sponsored by the BOCC in September.

For more information about the Calvert County DED, visitor sites and attractions and the services available to assist county businesses, call (410) 535-4583 or (301) 855-1880; send an e-mail to info@ecalvert.com.

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drug paraphernalia at the driver’s feet and found syringes and several pills in the driver side door compartment. Three syringes, a metal spoon with burn markings, multiple clear capsules with white powder (heroin) were discovered in the vehicle. He was arrested for CDS Possession of Heroin and Possession of the report of a Controlled Dangerous Paraphernalia (syringes).

Substance (CDS) violation by an inmate. Upon arrival he was informed by Correctional Deputy G. Gott, conducted a traffic stop on Officer, J. Ashley, that inmate, Franklin May 1 at 10:30 p.m. on a vehicle with a Burkman, 43, of Lusby, was found to have a suspended license. He made contact with the yellow plastic baggie hidden on his body, which driver, Dawn Krause, 38, of Lusby, and front contained crushed Oxycontin pills. He was seat passenger George Calloway, 68, of Lusby. charged with Possession/Receive a Both were in possession of prescription pills CDS/Synthetic Narcotic while Confined with no verification they were legally prescribed (Oxycontin) and Possession of a Synthetic to them. Krause was arrested for Possession of a Synthetic Drug (Buprenorphine) and Calloway Narcotic (Oxycontin). was arrested for Possession a Synthetic Narcotic Deputy T. Rzepkowski came in contact with a (Oxycodone). suspect at 11:00 p.m. on May 7 on Fairground Rd., Prince Frederick, who had CDS on his Disorderly Conduct person. While George Odell Jr., 27, of On May 14, Deputy A. Woodford was Chesapeake Beach, was being searched, a dispatched at approximately 3:00 p.m. to Kent ripped plastic baggie containing a white Rd., Sunderland, for the report of a disorderly powdery substance (Heroin), Suboxone subject. The complainant advised that the film/strip and a hypodermic needle were found disorderly subject was yelling, screaming, in his front pocket. He was transported to the ripped flowers and bushes from a garden and Detention Center and charged with two counts flipped over a table. Deputy Woodford of CDS Administer – not Marijuana (Heroin, observed Jemar Holloway, 32, of Annapolis, Suboxone) and Possession of Paraphernalia outside the home dressed only in his underwear and crawling on the ground. As he approached (needle).

Holloway and tried to speak with him, he could On May 5 Deputy G. Gott conducted a traffic smell a strong chemical emitting from his stop at 11:30 p.m. on a vehicle he observed person. The man refused to follow verbal driving through a stop sign on HG Trueman commands. Deputy R. Kreps arrived on the Road/Dowell Rd., Dowell. When speaking scene and was able to assist in handcuffing with the driver, Darren Riley, 22, of Lusby, he Holloway. Due to his erratic behavior, he was discovered he was in possession of Suboxone. initially transported to Calvert Memorial He was placed under arrest and transported to Hospital, cleared, released and then transported the Detention Center. While being searched at to the Detention Center where he was charged the Detention Center, two (2) additional with Disorderly Conduct. packets of Suboxone were discovered, along with crack cocaine taped to his leg. Riley was On May 7, 2017, Deputy R. Evans was additionally charged with CDS Possession of dispatched to Vera’s on White Sands Drive, in Crack Cocaine, Suboxone and Possession of Lusby, for the report of a loud and disorderly subject. Upon arrival he made contact with Contraband in a Place of Confinement.

Jordan Jafari, 22, of Prince Frederick, who was At approximately 9:30 p.m. on May 5 Deputy shouting at a group of people. He was asked K. Williamson investigated the complaint of a several times to lower his voice and explain suspicious vehicle parked partially in the street what was going on. Jafari would not respond to on Three Doctor’s Rd., Dunkirk. As he Deputy Evans, as he was asked several more approached the vehicle, he discovered the times to lower his voice. As he continued to vehicle had an expired registration and observed shout, the Deputy recognized the odor of two grinders in the front center console. He alcoholic beverage emitting from his person. made contact with the driver Jeremy Battle, 25, He was arrested for Disorderly Conduct and of Laurel, who was able to produce a waiver Willfully Disobeying a Lawful Order. from the MVA. A plastic bag was observed in the center console containing a brown Burglaries substance MDMA (Ecstasy) and an 18g edible At approximately 8:00 p.m., on May 15 marijuana cookie was also located. Battle was Deputy N. Barger responded to W. arrested for CDS Possession of Ecstasy, Chesapeake Beach Road, in Owings, for a Possession of Marijuana (18 grams) and two reported burglary. Upon arrival the victim stated someone(s) had entered a shed and large counts of CDS paraphernalia (baggies). storage box, located on the side of their home, On May 4 Deputy B. Boerum received a check causing damage to the hinge. Nothing appears welfare call at 9:30 p.m. on an intoxicated man to be missing from either the shed or storage walking in the middle of the road near box. The last time they were last seen intact was Southern Pine Lane, Port Republic. Upon on May 14 around 4:00 p.m., when both were locating the male matching the description, he closed and latched. witnessed the subject drop a white cigarette on the ground. As he approached Scott Vogan, 49, On May 14, at 7:15 p.m., Deputy B. Sampson of Port Republic, to render assistance if needed, was dispatched to a reported burglary that took he smelled a very strong chemical odor emitting place on Cliff Trail, Port Republic. He made from Vogan’s person. Boerum discovered the contact with the complainant who stated they dropped the cigarette was a (PCP “dipper”). He realized someone(s) had gained entry into their was transported to the Detention Center and home when they noticed items were moved out charged with Possession of a nonnarcotic drug of place. A basement bedroom window had been opened, a bed was in disarray and the (PCP). bathroom facilities had been used. There was no A traffic stop on a speeding vehicle on Boyd’s sign of a forced entry; therefore, it is possible the Turn Rd., Owings, was conducted by Deputy suspect knew of the location of the hidden spare B. Pounsberry on May 3 about 2:00 p.m. As he key. made contact with the driver, Tyler Madden, 27, of Chesapeake Beach, he discovered he did In reference to a burglary, Deputy R. Kreps not have a valid driver’s license. He observed responded to Stephanies Lane, Huntingtown,

Crime Blotter Calvert County Sheriff’s Dept. Reports CDS Violations On May 14, at approximately 3:30 p.m., Deputy Y. Bortchevsky conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on Bayside Rd., Chesapeake Beach.

After making contact with the driver, Amelia Dorwart, 26, of Hughesville, he discovered two used syringes under Dorwart’s seat and two additional used syringes in the pocket of her jeans, bundled on the back seat of her car. A wanted check of the passenger, Shaye Lynn Beal, 24, of Lothian, revealed that she had an outstanding Bench Warrant for Failing to Obey a Prior Order. Dorwart was placed under arrest for CDS Administer Equipment Possession/Distribute; Beal was placed under arrest for her outstanding warrant.

Deputy B. Pounsberry was alerted at 4:00 p.m. on May 13 that a vehicle traveling northbound on Bayside Rd. at 1st St., North Beach, was driving recklessly and nearly caused an accident.

He conducted a traffic stop and identified the driver as Nicholas Catucci, 47, of Dunkirk.

Catucci was displaying multiple signs of being under the influence (pupils, slurred speech and lethargic movements). An orange pill bottle was seen in the center console and contained two different types of pills. Also discovered were two torn, melted bag tips on the vehicle floor board near Catucci’s feet, two used syringes in the seat pouch, as well as three baggies containing heroin in the center console. Catucci was placed under arrest for Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance (heroin), Possession of Paraphernalia (syringes), received citations for using a cellular device while driving and also failure to drive right of center.

A vehicle traveling with a driver’s side head light out was stopped at 12:30 a.m. on May 11 by Deputy G. Gott in the area of MD Rt. 4/Pardoe Rd., St. Leonard. When speaking with the driver, Collette Jones, 47, of Lusby, he observed a prescription bottle in plain view.

There were multiple medications stored in the same bottle; Deputy Gott informed Jones she could not store medication in this manner. In the bottle was a plastic bag containing nine alprazolam pills and five Oxycodone pills. Due to Jones not being able to provide documentation for the medication, she was transported to the Detention Center and charged with Possession of a Synthetic Narcotic (Oxycontin), Possession of a nonnarcotic drug (Alprazolam) and issued a traffic warning for the broken headlight.

On May 10, at approximately 10:30 a.m., Deputy K. Williamson conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of Skinners Turn Rd./Investment Ct., Owings, on a vehicle being driven by Rodney Ward Jr., 34, of North Beach. The Control Center advised that Ward, Jr. has a total of eight open driving suspensions on his license. When conducting a search incident to arrest, Deputy Williamson discovered two pill bottles containing multiple pills in Ward’s left front pants pocket. Ward was charged with two counts of Possession of a Non-Narcotic drug (Alprazolam and Adderall) and Possession of Paraphernalia (bottle). He also received traffic citations for driving on a suspended license and failure to display a license.

Deputy J. Livingston responded to the Detention Center at 7:00 p.m. on May 8 for

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on May 13. The complainant advised that sometime between 3:00 p.m. on May 6 and 3:00 p.m. on May 12, someone(s) had broken into their shed by cutting off the lock. Stolen items include: two outdoor rocking chairs, a red and gray Honda lawnmower (Model HRX217VKA), an Echo Brush cutter (Model SRM-210) and two leaf blowers.

Deputy W. Beisel responded to Lower Marlboro Rd., Owings, on May 9 for the report of a burglary. The victim advised that on May 2, between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00.p.m., they left their residence unlocked and unattended, expecting a delivery of kitchen cabinets. When the victim returned to the residence, they realized their black Oreck handheld vacuum was missing. After speaking with the delivery company, they were advised a heavy-set black male and female were in the home and let them in. The case is currently suspended pending further information.

On May 8, Deputy E. Yates was dispatched to Old Town Rd., Huntingtown, for the report of a burglary. The victim explained that someone(s) damaged the interior and exterior of their home, along with several windows on a large storage outbuilding. After the victim completed a walkthrough of the property, they reported that no property had been stolen, but items of trash had been thrown around and empty beer cans were left at the scene.

The report of an attempted burglary that just took place in Chesapeake Beach on 10th St., was responded to on May 6 by Deputy C. Fox at 7:15 p.m. The homeowner advised he heard something at his front door and as he opened the door, he observed a male running from the driveway. Deputy Fox observed numerous mud smeared shoeprints on the front door and the front door window was smashed out. He also observed the wooden frame of the door to be broken. No entry was made into the home and nothing outside appears to be missing.

Destruction of Property On May 7, at approximately 8:30 a.m., Deputy J. Hardesty was dispatched to Dancer Ct., Lusby, for the report of damaged property. It appears vandals targeted multiple vehicles, homes, a boat trailer and damaged a satellite dish by throwing eggs, smearing mustard and flattening tires.

Deputy D. Clark made contact with the homeowners on S. Maryland Blvd., Dunkirk, At 7:00 a.m. on May 7 who wanted to report damage to their property during several incidences between Apr. 29-May 7. Someone damaged their fence and motion sensor lights.

Some of the lights had been opened and the wires were cut.

On May 6, Deputy T. Buckler was dispatched to the Chesapeake Beach Town Hall for the report of damaged property. The culprit(s) had used green spray paint and damaged a white storage box near the main entrance and sprayed several deck boards along the trail.

Deputy D. Clark was dispatched to Golden West Way, in Lusby, for the report of damaged property on May 5. The complainant stated they had last driven their truck on May 2 and parked it in the driveway. On May 5 the victim drove the truck and noticed a vibration and tire pressure problem. Upon inspection he observed numerous screws in the sidewalls of all six tires.

On May 1, at approximately 1:00 p.m., Deputy J. Ward was dispatched to Merrimac Court, in Prince Frederick, for the report of damaged property. Upon arrival the victim explained that a company van was parked at the

Crime Blotter (con’t) rear of the building around 3:00pm on April 29 with no damage observed. That morning the victim noticed a broken passenger side window.

No foreign objects were seen around the area to determine what was used to break the window.

Investigation revealed 31.8 grams of marijuana. A passenger, Wayne M. Louis Jr., 35, of Lusby advised the marijuana was his and he was arrested and incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.

Damaged Property On May 14, at approximately 8:00 p.m., Deputy B. Sampson was dispatched to North Ave., Port Republic, for the report of damaged property.

The complainant stated that he noticed someone had cut the pad lock on his boat trailer but there did not seem to be anything missing. Due to the long length of time since the victim had seen the trailer, it is unknown when this crime took place.

Trooper Backus responded to the Park and Ride in Prince Frederick at 9:32 a.m. on May 2.

Walter G. Radtke, 28 of Prince Frederick was located and appeared lethargic and he seemed incoherent and had slurred speech. He was found to be in possession of medication for which he did not have a prescription. He was arrested and incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.

On May 2 at 9:13 p.m., Trooper First Class Matthews responded to the area of the American Chestnut Land Trust and Wildlife Management in Prince Frederick for a reported suspicious vehicle. The vehicle was located and the two occupants, Maureen T. Chirizia, 38, of St. Leonard and John W. Dalrymple, 35, of Prince Frederick were found to be in possession of Suboxone, Clonazepam, and Oxycodone for which they did not have prescriptions. They were Thefts A reported shoplifting that had just occurred at arrested and incarcerated at the Calvert County the Dunkirk Walmart was responded to on May Detention Center.

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Upon arrival the store Asset Protection Manager Open Warrant / Possession of Heroin stated that he witnessed a customer, Rachel A traffic stop was performed by Corporal Esnes at Boutaugh, 27, of Owings, placing items into her 1:41 a.m. on May 9 after following the car into purse and attempt to exit the store without the Holiday Inn parking lot on Merrimac Dr., paying for the items. Boutaugh could not provide Prince Frederick. The driver, Bonita R. Brooks, a receipt for the items; therefore, was charged 38 of Prince Frederick was arrested for possession of heroin and prescription medications for which with Theft Less Than $100. she did not have a prescription. The passenger, On May 9, at approximately 3:00 p.m., Deputy Chazze L. Hall, 26 of Huntingtown was placed V. O’Donnell responded to Roundup Rd., under arrest for an open warrant through the Lusby, for the report of a theft. The complainant Calvert County Sheriff’s Office. Both Brooks and explained that they had two statues stolen from Hall were incarcerated at the Calvert County their garden. The last time they were last seen was Detention Center. on May 8, around 7:00 p.m. When they woke up the morning of the 9th, they realized they had DUI and Possession of Heroin been stolen. They are described as a 2-foot At 2:56 a.m. on May 5 Trooper First Class Davis concrete standing angel and a 2-foot concrete responded to a stopped vehicle at the traffic light at Coster Rd./Rt. 4, Lusby to check on the driver. standing angel reading a book.

After waking up the driver, Andrew S. Wilson, The report of a mail theft on Chaneyville Road, 26 of Lusby, it was determined that he was under Owings, was responded to by Deputy E. Yates at the influence of a controlled substance. A 3:30 p.m. on May 4. The victim explained they probable cause search revealed heroin and had ordered a Lyss portable cassette player with a Methadone. He was arrested and incarcerated at speaker through Amazon. She had received a the Calvert County Detention Center. notice that the package had had been delivered to her mailbox. Within minutes of receiving the DUI & Possession With Intent to Distribute notice, she went to get the package from the Heroin mailbox but discovered her mailbox open with Trooper First Class Barlow responded to a single vehicle accident on Ponds Wood Rd., no package inside.

Huntingtown, at 9:44 a.m. on May 12. Russell W. Gribble, 35, of Chesapeake Beach was taken Maryland State Police Reports to the hospital for injuries. A search based on Controlled Dangerous Substance and CDS Violations Trooper First Class Davis stopped a vehicle for a Paraphernalia in plain view was conducted. traffic violation on Rt. 4 near HG Trueman Rd., Numerous plastic baggies prepared for Lusby, on May 14 at 10:23 p.m. While talking to distribution were located throughout the vehicle the driver, several criminal indicators were as well as a digital scale and prescription pills. observed and a K-9 scan was requested. The K-9 Upon discharge, Gribble was incarcerated at the scan revealed Controlled Dangerous Substances. Calvert County Detention Center.

A probable cause search was conducted and 94 pills of Ecstasy-MDMA were located along with Possession With Intent to Distribute a digital scale. The driver, Tremaine J. Berry, 27, Marijuana of Lexington Park was arrested and incarcerated A vehicle south of Chaneyville Rd. on Rt. 4, at the Calvert County Detention Center. A Owings, was stopped for traffic violations on passenger in the vehicle was found to be in May 12 at 2:14 a.m. by Trooper Jones. The odor possession of a small amount of marijuana and of burnt marijuana was emitting from inside the vehicle. A probable cause search revealed several received a civil citation and was released. small plastic bags of raw marijuana that had been Trooper First Class Barlow stopped a vehicle at prepared for distribution, a metal grinder and a 6:35 a.m. on May 11 on White Sands Dr., Lusby glass smoking device. Zachary A. Ellwood, 24, of for traffic violations. An odor of raw marijuana Huntingtown was arrested and incarcerated at was emitting from inside the vehicle. the Calvert County Detention Center.

Deputy K. Hall was contacted at 8:30 a.m. on May 9 by the Safety Advocate, Dean Jones, at Patuxent High School who stated a staff member notified him that there was gang graffiti written on the boys’ bathroom wall. The graffiti includes the initials “GD” and a six point star with other markings synonymous with "Gangster Disciples."

Officers Thanked for Service May 7 to May 13 is recognized as National Correctional Officer and Employees Week. The week started with employees of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office and the Detention Center coming together for the annual joint flag raising ceremony.

On Tues. May 8 the Board of County Commissioners for Calvert County continued the ceremonies when they recognized the uniform and civilian staff of the Calvert County Detention Center.

Major Reece accepted the proclamation on behalf of the entire staff and stated, “I am honored and privileged to work alongside such a great group of officers and staff.”

The Detention Center is managed by 87 loyal and dedicated employees who perform the necessary 24/7 functions for the safety and security of the facility.

CFC David Cook was recognized as the Officer of the Year for 2016.

Again on May 16, more local officers along with fire and rescue personnel were given proclamations by the BOCC.

Officer Honored for Ultimate Sacrifice Calvert County Sheriff’s deputies were On May 3, 1992, Sgt. Ed Wilson gave his life protecting the citizens of North Beach. His sacrifice will now be remembered by all as his name is being added to the Law Enforcement Memorial in Washington, D.C. this year, marking the tragedy 25 years ago. His name was read aloud on May 13 at the annual Candle Light Vigil, along with all the other officers that gave all they could this past year. The Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 109, Calvert County, posted on its Facebook page, “RIP Sgt. Wilson your name will now live on forever at the Memorial.”

Save the Date: Free Car Seat Check-Up Do you know if your child's car seat is safe? Find out at a free car seat checkup event! The checkup will be held on June 15, 2017 from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at the St, Leonard Volunteer Fire Department.

At the checkup event, you will learn if the car seat is the correct one for your child and if it is installed properly in the vehicle. You will also learn how to harness your child into the seat correctly.

Car seat technicians will review any recalls associated with the car seat, the history of the seat and the crash history of the car to ensure safety.

To prepare for the checkup you must first make an appointment by contacting Shirley Ireland or Jess Jones at the Calvert County Sheriff's Office.

They can be reached by calling (410) 535-2800. Then simply: • Arrive with the car seat(s) already

installed in the vehicle, to the best of your ability, or read through the manual of a new car seat.

• Bring both the vehicle and safety seat owner's manuals with you.

• Be prepared to ask questions and be involved in the seat checking process.

• Bring an additional adult to supervise the child(ren), if present for the event, while you work with car seat technicians.

• Expect each inspection to take approximately 45 minutes.

This event is a partnership of the Calvert County Sheriff's Office and the St. Leonard Volunteer Fire Department.

Similar car safety seat checkups are held regularly throughout Maryland. To learn more about this event or to find one near you, call Maryland Kids in Safety Seats (KISS) at 800-370-SEAT, or visit.mdkiss.org.

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Programs Relocate for Integration of Services

Pride & Joy

The Calvert Board of Education has approved the relocation of two special education early childhood programs to Calvert Country School in Prince Frederick.

The Infants and Toddlers Program, including the preschool program for two-year-olds, and the Child Find Program will move to Calvert Country School after currently unutilized space is renovated.

“The moves,” said Dr. Daniel D. Curry, Superintendent, “provide greater potential for integration of services for families.”

The first renovations will convert unused locker rooms into additional classrooms for students currently attending Calvert Country School. The second phase will restructure a cluster of classrooms into a dedicated area for the two special education Members of the Talons, CSM’s robotics team meet with U.S. Congressman Steny H. Hoyer, second early childhood programs. The wing will from left, including, from left, Dillon Mandley, have a separate entrance for staff and Edward Gesser III, George Jenkins and Wen Xing families, and additional parking will be Lin of St. Leonard. added.

The preschool program for ics Lab by the Talons of their two robots used in the world championship. Hoyer was offered a chance to control a robot, attempting to toss large cubes and foam stars over a barrier fence, which is how points were scored in the world champiThe Board of Education of Calvert onship. “No guts, no glory,” Hoyer said as County Public Schools (CCPS) is he attempted to move the robot in a way currently accepting comments from the that caused the robot to fall over. Talons public regarding the draft of the calenteam captain George Jenkins stepped in to dar for the 2018-2019 school year.

Dr. Daniel D. Curry, Superintengive Hoyer pointers and to right the dent, said, “The calendar for school year robot.

Hoyer took those pointers and was able to 2018-2019 is similar to the 2017-2018 calendar. We may need to make adjustdirect the robot to toss objects over the ments in 2020 when Labor Day falls on fence, to the cheers of those watching the September 7, but until then we do not demonstration. “It’s the little things in life expect significant changes.”

The calendar draft is in compliance that give you so much pleasure,” Hoyer with Governor Hogan’s Executive said, laughing. To view a short video of Order requiring the school year to start Hoyer operating the CSM robot, visit after Labor Day and end by June 15. https://youtu.be/rtPALTC5OM8.

The later start of school in 2020 may At CSM’s Cybersecurity Lab, Cyber- necessitate other changes during the hawk Don Price of Charlotte Hall year in order to abide by the mandate.

Highlights from the 2018-2019 discussed with Hoyer some safety proposed calendar include: measures discussed in CSM courses on • First day for students (9/4/18); how people can avoid being victims of • Schools closed for students on cyberattacks, warning against practices Youth Day at the Fair (9/28/18); • Schools closed for General like using thumb drives from unknown Election (11/6/18); sources and using public Wi-Fi. • Winter and spring recess similar Price pointed out a large screen in the to the 2017-2018 school calendar; lab that displayed a map of the world with • Senior graduations (6/5/19 and numerous, colorful arrows shooting from 6/6/19); • Last day for students (6/11/19 – one country to another. Each arrow reprebased on 180-day calendar for students); sented a hacking attempt or what and Assistant Professor James Graves • Possible make-up days: 2/19/19, described as “malicious traffic.” Hoyer 4/18/19, and 6/12-14/19).

The CCPS Calendar Committee is noted that the United States seemed to be the target of the majority of the attempts. comprised of representatives from the “This is a critically important skill Calvert Education Association, Calvert Association of Educational Support and research you’re doing,” Hoyer said to Staff, Calvert Association of Supervisors the students. “What you’re doing is and Administrators, and the Citizen important to America and to the world.” Advisory Committee, as well as staff

Hoyer Congratulates High Achievers U.S. Congressman Steny H. Hoyer met with two teams of high-performing College of Southern Maryland (CSM) robotics and cybersecurity students on May 9. He congratulated them on their recent collegiate achievements and learned more about their academic programs.

“These impressive students, whose skills were recently recognized on the world stage, are excellent ambassadors for the College of Southern Maryland. I was very impressed by a demonstration of the outstanding work these young people are doing, and I look forward to seeing what they accomplish in the future,” Hoyer said.

Hoyer was introduced to the members of the Talons, the CSM competitive robotics team, which has just completed its best year ever. Team members include George Jenkins of La Plata, Edward Gesser III of Mechanicsville, Wen Xing Lin of St. Leonard and Dillon Mandley of Charlotte Hall.

The team qualified for the VEX-U World Championship in Louisville, Kentucky, April 19 to 22, and made it to the semifinals, competing against other qualifying university teams from 40 countries. In addition to the team’s advanced finish, the Talons won the Innovate award at the international competition for their robot’s creative design.

Hoyer also congratulated the members of the Cyberhawks, CSM’s competitive cybersecurity team. Team members include Don Price of Charlotte Hall, Caleb Craft of Waldorf and Cody Hight of King George, VA. The Cyberhawks won the April 7 Maryland Community College Cyber Competition at the Montgomery Community College Germantown Campus.

The Cyberhawks were first in a competition against more than 20 teams from 10 Maryland community colleges in this inaugural event.

“What you are doing is critically important,” Hoyer said to the Cyberhawks.

In addition to meeting the students and faculty involved in CSM’s robotics and cybersecurity programs, Hoyer viewed a demonstration in CSM’s Robot-

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two-year-olds is currently housed at Calvert Elementary School. The vacated space will accommodate increased enrollment and an expanded special education regional program.

The Infants and Toddlers Program and Child Find Program are based at the Hunting Creek Annex in Huntingtown. Once these programs are relocated to Calvert Country School, options for the annex’s future will be evaluated. Currently, the Hunting Creek Annex annually costs $57,000-$60,000 operationally and would require systemic capital improvements for continued use by the school district.

The current utilization rate for Calvert Country is 38%, and the consolidation of programs will allow for more efficient capital planning and greater efficiency in maintenance and operations per square foot.

The relocation will occur in several phases, beginning at the start of the 2017-2018 school year and ending in the fall of 2018.

Add Your 2 Cents on Calendar from the Departments of Information Technology, Finance, Instruction, and Administration.

When developing the calendar, the committee considered such items as: • Instructional continuity; • Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) requirements; • The Governor’s Executive Order; • Contractual requirements (employee work year, teacher work time); • Input from stakeholders; • Professional development needs; • Graduation ceremonies; and • Inclement weather and emergency contingencies.

The Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR), states that the following dates are public school holidays: (i) Thanksgiving Day and the day after; (ii) Christmas Eve and from then through January 1; (iii) Martin Luther King, Jr. Day; (iv) Presidents' Day; (v) The Friday before Easter and from then through the Monday after Easter; (vi) Memorial Day; and (vii) Primary and general election days. Unless a waiver has been granted by the State Superintendent due to an emergency, schools must be closed for students on those days.

The calendar will be posted for public comment until June 7, 2017.

Comments may be submitted to Karen Maxey at maxeyk@calvertnet.k12.md.us.

The draft of the 2018-2019 calendar is posted on Board Docs at http://bit.ly/1819CalCCPS. The approved calendar for the 2017-2018 school year is also posted on the school web site.

CSM Sees Increase in Dual Enrollment When student Kayleigh Lister heard her guidance counselors at Calvert High School describe dual enrollment at the College of Southern Maryland to her class last year, Lister immediately recognized the benefits and was on board to register. Dual enrollment allows high school students to take classes at CSM for college credit while satisfying high school graduation requirements.

“It was a way to get a head start and save some money,” said Lister, 18, of St. Leonard, now a senior at Calvert and a dual-enrolled student at CSM. Benefits of dual enrollment include a savings on tuition and a way for college-bound students to start early in earning credits toward their degree. Dual-enrolled students pay half of CSM’s regular tuition rate for their courses, and college credits earned at CSM can be transferred to most colleges and universities around the country.

In addition, the early rigor provided by dual enrollment has proven to pay off in higher achievement. “All the numbers, nationwide and in this area, show that students who participate in dual enrollment have a higher GPA when they start college full time," said CSM Director of Admissions Brian Hammond.

Dual enrollment also allows Lister to continue with her regular high school activities. She plays field hockey for Calvert. She also holds down two part-time jobs — one as a babysitter and the other at a local smoothie restaurant. She takes three classes at her high school, two classes at the nearby CSM Prince Frederick Campus and two online CSM classes.

Lister will walk away from CSM at the end of this summer with 33 college credits completed. “She is a real go-getter,” said CSM Assistant Director of Admissions Shelby Potts.

“That is a whole year of college.”

When asked, Lister could think of no negatives about her participation in dual enrollment.

Her parents, however, had reservations at first.

“They were worried that I would take on too much,” Lister said. But the extra scheduling and extra work have not been a problem, she said. The CSM courses are different from a high school class, she said. “You have more

Kayleigh Lister of St. Leonard, a dual-enrolled student at the College of Southern Maryland and a senior at Calvert High School, will have earned 33 college credits from CSM when she enters Salisbury University this fall.

to do.” But she feels comfortable at the college. She has known at least one person in each of her CSM classes and she has found the CSM staff and faculty very helpful.

“Everyone is really supportive of dual-enrollment kids,” she said.

Dawn Lister, Kayleigh’s mother, has been won over by her daughter’s positive experience with dual enrollment at CSM. “She’s pleasantly surprised us,” Dawn said. “She’s very organized, driven and determined.”

In fact, Dawn now advocates for dual enrollment. She says her daughter has earned college credit all while having a very good high school experience. “I’d highly recommend the program,” she said. “Why wouldn’t you want your child to have the chance to start college early? But you have to know your child and whether they are able to manage their time.”

Kayleigh Lister’s goal is to save money by completing college two years early. CSM’s dual enrollment program is helping to make that possible as she works toward a career as a history teacher or a nurse. She will continue her college education this fall at Salisbury University.

The number of Southern Maryland families like the Listers, who see the benefits of earning college credit early, has been increasing over the last several years. In fall 2013, 176 high school students participated in CSM’s dual-enrollment program - 42 from Charles County, 57 from Calvert and 77 from St. Mary’s.

That’s up by 80 percent this spring, with 316 Southern Maryland

students in the program - 115 from Charles County, 86 from Calvert and 115 from St. Mary’s. In addition, 722 additional high school students are taking advantage of the opportunity to take Dual Enrolled Math or English courses for college credit without leaving their high school campus.

"Dual enrollment is growing in popularity because students and their parents are seeing the academic and the cost benefits,” Hammond said.

“By participating in dual enrollment students are earning an opportunity to complete a semester or two of college

at a fraction of what they would pay at their four-year college."

Dual enrollment at CSM is a competitive admissions program, and students must demonstrate college-readiness.

Deadlines to complete an application, complete college level placement options and submit a signed form are July 15 for the fall semester and Dec. 15 for the spring semester.

For information on dual enrollment at CSM, call (301) 934-2251 (option 0) or visit csmd.edu/dualenrollment.

New Principal Appointed The Calvert Board of Education has appointed Dr. Joe Sampson, III to be principal of Calvert Elementary School, beginning on July 1, 2017.

After his appointment, Dr. Sampson said, “I am beyond excited to get started in CCPS. I’m looking forward to working at Calvert Elementary with the students and staff, and I know we’re going to have an amazing year.”

Dr. Sampson has served as the

principal of St. James-Santee Elementary/Middle School in South Carolina for six years. He began his career as an art teacher in North Carolina after earning his Bachelor’s degree in Studio Art from South Carolina State University. He received his Master’s Degree in Administration and Supervision in 2008 and his Doctorate in Educational Leadership in 2015, both from the University of Phoenix.

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By Lyn Striegel Recently, a lady who attended one of my seminars discussing revocable living trusts was determined to obtain 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 lady was the personal representative of her mother’s estate and had just closed probate after five years of arguments with her siblings!

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

Four Ways to Avoid Probate 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 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.

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.

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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.

By Bob Poston MS, CFT

For The Core I hear folks refer to their core as just their abdominal muscles (abs) all the time. The ab muscles are definitely part of the core, but the core is not just the front side of your body. In fact, the core wraps all the way around your body to include muscles that run from the base of the neck to the top of your buttocks. Just as your house needs a strong foundation to build upon, your body needs a strong core for you to maintain balance and to stabilize yourself as you move about throughout the day. Most back issues can be tied directly to a weak core.

For this week’s column, I am going to give you some information about the key muscles of the core, where they are located on your body and their function when it comes to balance and stabilizing. I will also give you some exercises to help you strengthen your core.

The core muscles I want to introduce you to are the abs (Rectus Abdominis, Transverse Abdominis (TVA) & Obliques) and spinal erectors (erector spinae); which are part of the muscle group known as the pelvic floor muscles. Included in the core muscle group are some muscles I have introduced to you in previous articles.

They are the traps (trapezius); lats (latissimus dorsi); and your glutes (gluteus maximus).

These muscles are not all encompassing of the core musculature, but I hope to give you great insight when putting your strength training program together and incorporating movements that hit this group. It is imperative that you start the exercise piece of your fitness journey by building a strong foundation. Having the strength to balance and stabilize your body will make the journey a much easier path to travel along.

The pelvic floor group listed above allows for the trunk of the body to perform different movement patterns.

The abdominal group is located on the anterior or front of your midsection and covers an area ranging from your sternum to the

pubic bone and from the ribs to your pelvic bone area.

Exact points of origin and insertion go deeper than I want to cover in this article, but I hope you get the idea of where your abs are located.

There functions run from trunk flexion to rotation and side bending. I like to say that the TVA serves as the body’s girdle providing intra-abdominal pressure (compression of the abdomen). The abs group all work together to provide not only lumbar spine stabilization but the entire lumbo-pelvic-hip complex.

The spinal erectors are located along the spinal column (posterior) and are divided into the lumbar, thoracic and cervical groups. They work together to provide spinal extension, rotation and lateral flexion. They provide stabilization of the spine during movement.

Having a strong efficient core is vital in order to maintain muscle balance throughout the body’s kinetic chain. This is your body’s movement system and they all have to work together in order for you to move efficiently throughout the day. The National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) defines the core as “the body’s center of gravity” and that this is where all movement begins. NASM explains that the core musculature is divided into two categories: the stabilization system (inside) and the movement system (out). Of the pelvic floor muscles named in paragraph two above, all but the Rectus Abdominus are part of the stabilization system.

The remaining named muscles are part of the movement system. These two systems must work together, in other words from the inside out, to allow the body’s kinetic chain to properly function while you go about your activities of the day.

Designing an exercise program for the core is broken down into three different levels: stabilization, strength and power. Learning to stabilize starts first with a “drawing in movement.” I key my clients for this movement by telling them to make their belly button touch their spine. This movement activates

the TVA and inner obliques, as well as other pelvic floor muscles, and fires them up to provide a stabilizing platform for the movement system to get you going.

Some very basic stabilization exercises that you can perform at home will require very little movement as you get started. You can do an internet search to get some pictures of the actual movements. I have clients perform a variety of these such as bridges (both on the floor and on a stability ball), prone cobras, hover planks, and reverse hyperextensions on a stability ball.

Remember to draw the belly button in prior to execution.

Some strength movements for the core I utilize are crunches on the floor and on a stability ball, I prefer the stability ball as you get a great pre-stretch prior to the crunch. Crunches can be done with your arms folded across your chest or extended in what is called a long lever crunch. Picture your shoulders rolling up like you were rolling up a towel and keep the hips down. You can add some rotation to this with an opposite elbow to knee movement pattern.

I also like to have clients perform reverse crunches.

If you are working out at a gym or have access to a cable machine performing wood chops are a great movement as well. I have clients perform these from a top-down movement and then reverse it to a bottom-up movement. Again, a simple internet search will give you some great pictures of how to properly perform these movements.

The next progression is for power core movements. For these I like to incorporate medicine balls with clients performing throwing movements. This can be standing

or incorporating a stability ball. If they are standing, movements can be rotational throws across the body or overhead slams to the floor. These power movements come only after they have been through stabilization and strength training. So make sure you have mastered level one and two before this power level. Remember you need to perform the stabilizing “drawing-in” maneuver prior to initiating the movements required for strength and power.

The movement system muscle (the lats, traps and glutes) listed above have been written to in previous Chesapeake Current articles. I will ask you to refer back to those that talked to the Big Six Movement patterns. Please reread the squat and pull movement articles that detailed exercises for these muscle groups.

If you have any questions please seek the advice of a Certified Fitness Professional where you train. If you do not belong to a gym, and you would like to get more information, please feel free to contact me directly at my training center and arrange for a free consultation.

As always, I wish you great health and fitness. Bob About the author: Bob Poston is a certified Fitness Professional and the owner of Poston's Fitness for Life personal training center located in Dunkirk. Bob has over 35+ years of fitness training experience and holds a Master's degree in Exercise Science as well as certifications from the International Sports Science Association and the Titleist Performance Institute.

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What’s Happening Memorial Day Weekend Don’t Miss the Stars & Stripes Festival

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veryone is invited to Chesapeake Beach for its 6th annual Stars and Stripes Festival with a focus on World War I. The 2017 Stars and Stripes Festival will take place May 27th – May 29th in Chesapeake Beach.

Here are some of the highlights: Saturday, May 27 at 10:00 a.m. -Opening Ceremony at Veterans’ Memorial Park. With the focus on commemorating the 100th Anniversary of WWI our guest speaker and storyteller, Ellouise Schoettler, will perform a one-woman show based on her writing from letters of

forgotten WWI Nurses who served in France. Mrs. Schoettler will be presenting a slide show in Town Hall immediately following the opening ceremony.

Enjoy patriotic music performed by The US Naval Academy Woodwind Quintet.

Local favorites Dana and Jeremy will present the National Anthem.

The U.S. Naval Academy Wind Quintet opens the Stars & Stripes Festival. MU1 Emily Madsen (Oboe) and MU1 Micahla Hendrix (Bassoon) will join their colleagues in patriotic musical selections.

Sunday, May 29 from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. - Sunday Family Fun Day with fun and educational activities for all ages featuring (from 1-4 pm) the one and only Doc Scantlin and His Imperial Palms Orchestra who are quoted by Forbes

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Magazine as being “The Best Band in America.� The Band includes Doc, Chou Chou, 15 musicians and four singing/dancing “Girlfriends.�

Their music will take you back in time to the 1930’s and make you want to kick off your shoes and jump onto the dance floor.

Also on Sunday there will be a tent for non-profit organizations associated with honoring fallen heroes, wounded warriors and other military services, a picnic lunch (at noon) sponsored by Stallings Williams American Legion Post 206, and other fun and educational events for all ages. All events are free excluding food vendors. Available for Purchase: Beer by Scorpion Brewing & Greenspring Brewing, Wine by Bay Wine and Spirits.

Monday, May 29 at 10:00 a.m. - The annual Memorial Day Ceremony by the Chesapeake Beach American Legion Post 206 at Veterans’ Memorial Park then the National Moment of Silence at 3:00 pm.

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Mayor Pat Mahoney at last year's Stars & Stripes Festival.

Local businesses and all residents of Chesapeake Beach and North Beach are encouraged to decorate to show local pride and patriotism throughout the Memorial Day Weekend.

2017 Local Farmers’ Market Guide Available The Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission (SMADC) has released the 2017 Southern Maryland Farmers’ Market Guide, available now at public venues around the region while stocks last.

The full color guide features over 40 farmers’ markets in Southern Maryland and the surrounding Metro DC area that offer genuine Southern Maryland farm products such as meats, poultry and seafood, produce, farm-made pickles, jams, honey, cheese and even local wine and beer.

SMADC’s Farmers’ Market Guide makes it easy to find your favorite locally harvested foods year-round.

Market contact information is organized by county and the guide includes a handy regional market locater map, plus a harvesting chart unique to the area's growing seasons.

Also find out what’s coming to market and discover helpful tips and recipes at the listed market websites and Facebook pages.

Did you know that credit cards are now being accepted at many farmers markets? Increasingly, markets and their individual vendors now host Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT/SNAP) machines that help to increase access of farm-grown foods to families on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The

Eating fresh and eating local is made easy every spring with an abundance of fresh food from Calvert County’s farmers, agri-businesses and watermen.

Calvert County’s four weekly farmers markets return the first week in May with early harvests ready for sale on the following schedule: ¡ Tuesdays in Prince Frederick in the Calvert Memorial Hospital parking lot 3-7 p.m., through Nov. 21 ¡ Thursdays in Solomons at the Riverwalk north of Solomons Pavilion, 3-6:30 p.m., through Nov. 16 ¡ Fridays in North Beach between 5th and 7th streets and Bay Avenue 6-9 p.m., through Oct. 6 ¡ Saturdays in Barstow at the Calvert County Fairgrounds on Route 231 from 7:30 a.m.-noon, through Nov. 18 Late spring markets include items like bedding plants (vegetables, herbs and flowers), hanging baskets and tasty salad greens, asparagus, kale and strawberries. Markets will include many of the favorite vendors from last year with plenty of fresh produce, baked goods, local wines, locally grown meat, seafood and cut flowers.

Calvert County farmers markets are unique because they are primarily producer-only markets. The vendors sell produce raised by local farmers and each market offers products unique to the region.

general public can also use EBT machines to pay for their market purchases with credit cards. See the guide listings for EBT/SNAP locations.

The SMADC Farmers' Market Guide can be viewed or downloaded on the ‘Get the Guides’ page at www.smadc.com, or pick up a free copy at participating Southern Maryland farmers' markets, regional public libraries and welcome centers. For a list of pick-up sites visit the 'News and Announcements' page on the SMADC website.

Opens May 27th!

The Farmer's Market Guide is one of the many resources created by the Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission (SMADC) in support of regional agriculture.

Coming soon, look for information about Maryland's Buy Local Challenge Week (July 22 - 30). Marylanders are asked to pledge to eat local farm foods for one week. For details visit the Buy Local Challenge website at www.buylocalchallenge.com.

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The Annapolis Water Taxi is now open for daily service. Photo by Sabrina Raymond.

Annapolis and Eastport’s favorite way to get around begins daily service!

After starting weekend service last month, the Annapolis Water Taxi, owned and operated by Watermark, is opening daily service this weekend.

Daily service and longer service hours for the 2017 season starts this Friday, May 12th.

Through May 29, the Water Taxi Service schedule is Monday-Thursday from 10 a.m.-11 p.m., Friday from 10 am - midnight, Saturday from 9 a.m.-midnight and Sunday from 9

a.m.-11 p.m. After Memorial Day weekend, on Tuesday May 30, weekday service will begin operating at 9:30 a.m. for the remainder of the season.

Guests may call (410) 263-0033 or VHF channel 68 for service. Fares are $3-8 per person depending upon destination. Cash and water taxi vouchers are the only accepted forms of payment. Water Taxi vouchers may be purchased in-person at Watermark’s floating barge office at the end of City Dock or by calling (410) 268-7601.

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Thanks for Supporting Hospice Dear Chesapeake Current readers, On behalf of the staff and Board of Directors of Calvert Hospice, I would like to express our endless appreciation to those who helped make our Fourth Annual Culinary Event our most successful ever! We owe much of the evening’s success once again to Running Hare Vineyard, who provided us with a stunning setting for the evening and the perfect environment in which our guests were able to relax and enjoy themselves.

The spectacular cuisine created by Elegance by Maryland Country Caterers and their continued generosity was key to the success of the evening. Rounding out the experience was the incredible Nightlife Band with an array of music that kept everyone on the dance floor.

We remain deeply indebted to the generosity of time, money, and spirit that these three supporters have provided us over the years and we look forward to continuing our partnerships for many years to come.

Most importantly, the Culinary Event was financially successful in raising much-needed funds for the Burnett Calvert Hospice House. Thanks to the generous support of our sponsors, live auction donors, Fund-A-Need supporters, behind-the-scenes volunteers, and our guests, we raised over $56,000 to help offset the costs of caring for those in our community who do not have the financial means to cover their expenses at the Hospice House. Our mission ensures that we never turn anyone away due to their inability to pay, and funds raised from our events help us stay true to that commitment. In the last two years we have provided some form of financial aid to 39% of our patients at the Hospice House, and it is the continued support of the many wonderfully generous members of our community that has enabled us to do so.

There are many individuals, organizations, and businesses who deserve recognition for their contributions to the evening. First, we’d like to thank our Hospice Partners, each of whom have made a sustaining and unique commitment to Calvert Hospice and our work: Medart Galleries, Kelly Generator, Dominion, and Floor Systems. Second, we’d like to thank our sponsors whose substantial support made the evening possible: Dr. Stephen Peters, Running Hare Vineyard, Elegance by Maryland Country Caterers, Community Bank of the Chesapeake, Anchor

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Pharmacy & Medical Supply, Rymer & Associates PA, Steve & Eileen Bildman, PNC Bank, SMECO, Bonnie Augostino & Tim Snead, Andrew Rappaport for State’s Attorney, Celebrate with Travel!, Lee Funeral Home, Jacqueline Morgan Day Spa, IHI Kiewit One Cove Point, Marrick Homes, NAI Michael, Jan Kleponis of O’Brien Realty, Pickett & Oliverio, Diane Couchman & James Batchelor. Our gratitude goes to all those who donated items for our live auction: King Street Blues, Calvert Brewing Company, Running Hare Vineyard, Susan Shaw, Jeri Kalins, Ann Crain, Dr. & Mrs. Raymon Noble, Pamela Callen, Gail Chenevy, Mary Blumberg, Carol Wade, Claire Piason, Dave Wardrup Sr., Barbara Murphy-Leary, Shoppe for Hospice, Biplane Air Tours, Washington Nationals, Mike Scarborough, and Maertens Fine Jewelry & Gifts. We’d also like to give a special shout out to all those who volunteered their time and skills to make the evening run smoothly and add a special touch here and there: Bill Chambers, AAA Transport, Wemyss Liquors, Beth Graeme Photography, Bob Carpenter & the Arts Council of Calvert County, and the Explorers from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Department.

And of course, the leadership team and staff of Hospice were the true energy and talent that drove this event and who made it such a memorable evening for so many of us. As always, this was a collaborative effort and we are incredibly thankful to work together in support of a mission we believe in so deeply.

Finally, we would like to attempt to adequately express our gratitude to all those who came out to support us at this event. You made the evening what it was – a unique community of caring in support of your community’s hospice.

We are humbled by your trust in us and privileged to be able to serve all of those families who need our assistance. Simply, thank you to everyone. Because of you, we are able to continue to help patients and families make the most of every moment.

Jean E. Fleming Executive Director Claire Piason Director of Development

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Dear Chesapeake Current readers, Calvert Hospice and the Shoppe for Hospice are pleased to announce that our One-Year Anniversary Celebration at the Shoppe for Hospice, located at 92 Central Square Drive behind Outback Steakhouse, was a great success. The event was planned to showcase the recent changes made to the Shoppe layout and merchandise and to thank the community who has helped make the Shoppe a success in its new space. The celebration took place on May 9 and was attended by community members, customers, local business owners, the Board of County Commissioners and Calvert Hospice staff, volunteers, and board members. Jean Fleming, Executive Director of Calvert Hospice, was presented with an award by the Chamber of Commerce commemorating the event, and she expressed thanks to the community and local businesses for the support the Shoppe has received so far.

There was a ribbon cutting performed by members of the Chamber of Commerce, County Commissioners, Calvert Hospice Board members, and the Executive Director. Customers continued to

shop throughout the event, finding excellent bargains on name-brand items. Food and drinks were generously donated by Dream Weaver Events & Catering.

The Shoppe for Hospice exists to provide the Burnett Calvert Hospice House with additional funds to support operations and patient care. It is an upscale recycle boutique that features women’s and men’s clothing, accessories, shoes, and some select furniture.

We are currently looking for interested volunteers to staff the Shoppe. If you are interested in volunteering at the Shoppe, please contact Amanda Peterson, Volunteer Coordinator, at (410) 535-0892 or apeterson@calverthospice.org.

Opinions on Putting Americans First Dear Chesapeake Current readers, Last Spring I was in an automobile dealership in Prince Frederick when I overheard a conversation about Chesapeake Beach. I offered help to a young man and woman that had missed their bus and needed a ride to the beach. I offered a ride if they could wait 40 minutes. While riding along, she explained that they had been sent to Prince Frederick to buy uniforms. They were both from Russia and the girl stated she had worked in Alaska last summer. She added that Alaska had a great bus system. I also heard them talking about their room at the beach. I asked if they had children back home and she replied that they had just met for the first time at the airport in Ireland the day before and were not happy that they had to share a room.

I dropped them off at a small house in the beach and never spoke to them again.

I then started talking to my children, friends and other people in the community about the issue of hiring Russians to fill American jobs. I was informed that the towns along the ocean were full of Russian workers every summer. I was still under the impression that college students were filling those seasonal jobs. I then remembered that while trying to find the location of my grandson’s Lacrosse tournament, on the eastern shore, everyone I asked for directions said they did not live there. It quickly became clear to me that this was a big issue. It was not just a Chesapeake Beach or Ocean City issue it was a national issue. Because Chesapeake Beach is a small town on the western shore of the Chesapeake Bay and just 50 miles from the nation’s capital I figured 60 minutes would love this story.

What can we do to get our business community to hire our kids and not Putin’s

kids? We the people have to work together to get the Russians out of our country and get Americans doing these jobs again. We can be sure that they will be here this year so the goal is to discourage the people who hire them from doing it again next year. Remember that the workers are just pawns and should not be confronted or mistreated. Same is true for the other workers. These people are just trying to earn a living. The problem starts with the business owner choosing to hire Russians.

The first thing is to figure out who is hiring them when you are out eating or shopping.

Go home and call the business and inform them that you are not happy. Then use social media to share what you have figured out. If you believe you have spotted a house full of Russians call your Mayor or government official. Take pictures, get petitions going in your neighborhood and insist that housing regulations are enforced. These issues are simple.

I know too many people that need work, I want my neighbors filling jobs in America, I do not want to add any money to Putin’s economy to help him harm us, and I do not want houses full of Russians in my community. I would rather see workers bussed from West Virginia or Ohio then flown over from Russia. With all that has happened between Russia and America since last year I hope the Chamber of Commerce will advise the business community that they should stop hiring Russians. I also hope that 60 minutes will come to Chesapeake Beach, interview our mayor and make this the national story that it is.

Joe Johnson Chesapeake Beach

May Day Winners Announced The following is from the Town of North Beach: The North Beach House and Garden Club sponsored the 4th Annual May Day Basket Contest to celebrate May Day! Residents and businesses made baskets and displayed them outside their home or business. The winners of the contest are as follows: Business Category #1 Bay Healing Arts Center #2 Wine and Design #3 Artworks @ 7th Honorable Mention: Chesapeake City of Praise Church Residents Category #1 Chris Dotson #2 Jennifer Hummel #3 Sharon Frances and Tommy Goucher Honorable Mention: The 3rd Street Cottages (6 in all) The winners were recognized at the Town Council Meeting on May 11. Thank you all for participating!

Everyone Invited to Portrait Unveiling Dear Chesapeake Current readers, Please join Calvert County dignitaries, community leaders, friends and neighbors to celebrate the unveiling of the portrait of Harriet Elizabeth Brown next Tues., May 23, at 1:30 p.m. at the Calvert County Court House in Prince Frederick. This event is jointly hosted by the judges of the Circuit Court of Calvert County and the Harriet Elizabeth Brown Commemoration Task Force.

This event marks implementation of the third and final recommendation of the Harriet Elizabeth Brown Commemoration Task Force. The new Harriet Elizabeth Brown Community Center is already up and running, and a portion of Maryland Route 2 is now officially designated as the Harriet Elizabeth Brown Memorial Parkway.

We are grateful to the more than 70 contributors to the Harriet Elizabeth Brown Commemoration Fund, established through the Calvert Community Foundation and Chesapeake Charities, who made it possible to commission this portrait.

The painting by distinguished Maryland portrait artist Ann Munro Wood is based on the only know photograph of Harriet Elizabeth Brown as a young women. Ms. Brown was born in Baltimore in 1907 and passed away in 2009, just short of age 102. In 1937, with 29-year-old NAACP attorney Thurgood Marshall at her side, this 30-year-old teacher sued Calvert County Public Schools for paying African-American teachers about half of what white teachers earned. Her case made history when the

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school system settled the case in her favor and, the very next day, Governor Harry Nice pledged to support equal teacher pay for black and white teachers. This fully launched an effort that, within a relatively short time, saw state after state (not just Maryland) equalize pay for African-American teachers.

I hope to see you at 1:30 p.m. on May 23 as we unveil this luminous portrait and install it in its permanent location in the main entry room of the Calvert County Court House. To network with friends, old and new, be sure to arrive early and stay for light refreshments afterwards.

As a special feature, two Plum Point Middle School students – Edward Williams and Tyler Cassidy – will be on hand with their award winning History Fair Project, Taking a Stand for African-American Teachers.

Margaret Dunkle Chair, Harriet Elizabeth Commemoration Task Force

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 William A. Beyerle (“Bill”), age 60, of Friendship where he lived for 35 years, was born April 23, 1957 and passed away April 28, 2017.

Bill graduated from Annapolis High School in 1975. He was employed in the home improvement and contracting business Hammersmith, Inc. in Annapolis.

Bill also enjoyed doing custom woodworking and building furniture.

He is survived by his siblings, Albert "Al" George Beyerle of Goleta, CA; Henley "Graden" Beyerle of Baltimore; Sue Hallett of Millersville, MD; and Jane Piper of Mint Hill, NC; and two nephews, Thomas Hallett of Brooklyn, NY and Michael Hallett of Millersville, MD. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Albert George Beyerle, Sr. and Marjorie Beyerle; and a nephew, Travis Beyerle.

Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice.

Kalas Funeral Home in Edgewater handled arrangements.

 On the evening of April 27, 2017, God called one of his children, Allan Daniel Brown, to his place of rest. Born on May 30, 1939, Allan was the second of eight children born to the late Daniel

and Octavia Brown.

Allan was a native of Calvert County and lived there his entire life. He attended the public schools of Calvert County and graduated from Brooks High School in 1957.

On Sept. 12, 1958, Allan married the love of his life, Cleo Gray. From this blissful marriage, three were born; Monica, Allan (Tony) and Larry.

After graduating from high school, Allan worked as a Shop Stewart and a Timekeeper for Standard Construction Company for nine years.

While working he attended Phelps Vocation School for masonry work and took night classes at McKinley Vocational School for carpentry.

In 1966, Allan was employed by the A.B.& W Transit Company in Virginia as a driver. When the Virginia, Maryland and District of Columbia's transit authorities merged into Washington Metro Area Transit Authority (WMATA), Allan received an appointment as a Utility Supervisor. This was a position not previously held by a minority and required that he learned all the supervisory jobs at

WMATA. Three years later, Allan was appointed as a Communication Specialist; and this too was a position not previously held by a minority in WMATA. Three years after this appointment, Allan became the Training Instructor for WMATA, a job he held until retirement of 44 years of employment with WMATA. Allan enjoyed many hobbies: basketball, table tennis, pool and most of all 40 years of playing tennis. He played tennis for most of those years with the United States Tennis Association Senior League.

In 1975, Allan gave his life to the Lord and joined Young's United Methodist Church and served in many capacities. He will be long remembered as a faithful servant used by God. Left to cherish memories are his devoted and loving wife of 58 years; Cleo, daughter Monica (Anthony); son; Tony, grandchildren; Russell Stewart,Jr., Mitia Efferson (James) and Monique Briscoe (Lamont); great grandchildren; Tevon Stewart, Kennedy Stewart, Kendall Briscoe, Kingston Briscoe, Lyric Efferson and Jordyn Efferson; sisters; Beverly Griffith(Carl), Sandra Lee Scott (Willie); brothers, Shelton (Alberta), William (Darlene), Wondel (Gladys) and a host of nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.

Allan was preceded in death by his son Larry D. Brown; brothers, Larry Edward Brown and Stephen Brown.

Sewell Funeral Home in Prince Frederick handled arrangements.

 A n t h o n y Raymond “Moose” Cesario, age 28, of Churchton passed away May 1, 2017. He was born Mar. 25, 1989 in Willingboro, NJ to Michael and Lisa Cesario.

Anthony was raised in Calvert County and was a 2007 graduate of Calvert High School, where he played football. He was also a member of Boy Scouts of America.

Anthony was employed as an HVAC technician with Bair Necessities in Gambrills. He was very mechanical and enjoyed working on cars and he dreamed of restoring antique cars. He enjoyed boating, watersports, being outdoors and spending time with his family, especially his children.

Anthony is survived by his daughter Abigail Lorraine Cesario, mother Lisa M. Cesario and husband Buddy Paddy of Shady Side, father

Michael A. Cesario and wife Melissa of Huntingtown, sisters Kristen Cesario of Hanover and Rachel Cesario of Raleigh, NC. Also surviving are his grandparents Anne and Raymond Kelley and Irva and Anthony Cesario, all of Florida, nephew Ryan Brown of Hanover, girlfriend Hilary M. Riggins and her children Savannah and Brody of Churchton.

Memorial contributions may be made to: Abigail Cesario Educational Fund c/o Faith Assembly of God Church, 250 W. Bayfront Road, Lothian MD 20711.

Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

 Joyce Marie Craft was born Dec. 31, 1946, in Buckingham County, VA to Alfred B. Wade and Mary K. Woodfin Wade. She passed away April 30, 2017. She graduated from Buckingham Central High School in 1965. She met Jerry Craft and married him on July 15, 1966 in Hyattsville, MD. Their marriage was one of true love that lasted 50 years.

After the wedding they settled in Maryland where Joyce took the role of wife, mother and provider.

She was an employee of Safeway for 35 years before she retired.

Jerry, her husband had a wonderful career with Turner Construction Company where he retired to work with Joyce to start their own successful construction business. Her interests included family, gardening, reading, camping and traveling in their motor coach.

She devoted much of her time and energy as a caregiver to her family. Her charm and smile brightened and enlightened any given moment.

And she had no trouble letting her family know when they weren’t conducting themselves in a manner she raised them, smile. She was the true matriarch of her family.

Joyce is survived by her husband Jerry, her sisters Annie Mae, Juanita, Gladys and Mary Katherine; her brothers Ray and Roger. Joyce had two sons, Stacey who is married to Conita and her son Kevin; and her daughter Angela who is married to William Guill.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her brother James and her beloved daughter Dawn.

Joyce and Jerry have been blessed with seven grandchildren that include Seven, Brooke, Stacey (CJ), Kenoy, Keegan and the twins, Audrey and Bailey; and four step-grandchildren, Trent, Scott, Amy & Kelly. Joyce and Jerry spent their recent years of retirement traveling the US and making new friends plus visiting and helping family members in both Maryland and Texas.

Raymond-Wood Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

 Cheryll Vanessa Chew passed away on Sunday morning April 30, 2017 at the age of 64 years old; she was the oldest child of Donald R. Chew, Sr. and Carrie M. Chew.

Cheryll was a veteran of the United States Air Force. She was honorably discharged from the Air Force with the

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rank of Sergeant as a dental hygienist.

She graduated from Calvert Senior High School in June 1970. Soon after graduation, Cheryll joined the United States Air Force. Cheryll loved the Air Force and the time she spent overseas at Tachikawa Air Force Base in Japan, serving her country.

After leaving the Air Force, Cheryll returned to Maryland where she continued to serve the public by joining the Howard County government including the Howard Country Department of Corrections where she earned the rank of Lieutenant.

A few years after leaving the Howard County Department of Corrections, Cheryll moved back to Calvert County where she continued to serve her fellow veterans by working at the American Legion Post in Prince Frederick, where she earned the rank of Commander. Cheryll continued to work at the Post even as her health began to fail because it was something she was very passionate about and it made her feel wonderful inside to know that she was doing whatever she could to help those that served our country.

Cheryll is survived by her mother Carrie Chew and nine remaining siblings; Lorna McQuinnie, Daryl Chew, Michael Chew, Sibyl Johnson, Maurice Chew, Clayton Chew, Hestelle Hall, Kevin Chew and Brian Chew including three nieces and seven nephews.

Cheryll was preceded in death by her father Donald Chew, Sr. and her brother Donald Chew, Jr. The family is asking everyone to make a donation in Cheryll’s name to the Wounded Warrior Project (woundedwarriorproject.org/donate).

Sewell Funeral Home in Prince Frederick handled arrangements.

 Lucille Irene McCabe Dellosa, age 93, of Owings passed away May 3, 2017 at her residence. She was born Jan. 11, 1924 in Borgman, WV to John Elmer and Delcie Agnes (Myers) McCabe. Lucille was raised in West Virginia where she met and married Juley Paul Dellosa. They were married in 1947 and moved with their family to Washington, D.C. in 1954.

Lucille was primarily a homemaker, raising her three children. She was also employed by Prince George’s County Schools as a cafeteria worker for many years. She was an active member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in North Beach.

Lucille was a fan of the Redskins and enjoyed sewing, working in her yard, flowers and being home with her family.

Lucille is survived by children David Dellosa (Cynthia) of Centreville, Mary Dellosa McCall of Deale and Linda Dellosa (Jim Moltz) of Owings, grandchildren Brian McCall (Helen) of Westminster and Jimmy and Lauren Moltz of Owings and great-granddaughter Abigail McCall.

She was preceded in death by her husband Juley.

Memorial contributions may be made to: American Heart Association, P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen VA 23058.

Rausch Funeral Home handled arrangements.

MD 20688 or the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058.

Rausch Funeral Home in Lusby handled Duane Mitchell arrangements.

Ellis, age 52, of Leonardtown, passed  away suddenly of heart failure on Apr. 29, Pamela Barron 2017 at MedStar St. Hewlett Enrico passed Mary’s Hospital. Born away on Friday, May Oct. 14, 1964 in 5, 2017, following a Salina, KS, he was the courageous struggle son of the late Kenneth Ellis and Charlotte with leukemia at the (Myers) Ellis. Duane was named after musician age of 69. Pam was Duane Eddie of whom his parents were fans. born to Samuel Pressey Duane graduated from Central High Hewlett and Muriel School in Prince George’s County in 1983. He married his wife Kathy L. Ellis on August 28, Barron Hewlett on Dec. 29, 1947, in DuBois, PA. 2016 in Leonardtown.

Pam graduated from Emory University in Duane was a Master Auto Technician and Maryland State Inspector for Mr. Tire in 1969 and received her M.Ed. from Suffolk California, MD for over 10 years. His co-work- University in 1971. During her 38-year career in ers had much respect for him, at times making education, Pam taught English/Language Arts them mad, but at the same time, making them and served as the Language Arts Resource laugh. His tools were his livelihood. He had Teacher for Calvert County’s secondary schools.

After retirement, Pam enjoyed gardening, tools in his hands from his early teen years.

When he could no longer work due to health cooking, traveling with family, and spending reasons, he was completely lost without tools in time with friends. Treasured and especially wonderful moments for Pam were her book club his hand.

Duane had a sense of humor like no other. gatherings and both lunches and dinners with He would light up the room even in the the “Ladies of Leisure” and the “Juliets”–two doctor’s offices. His doctors probably thought groups of close, professional friends. Memberhe was nuts, but that was Duane, always ship in Chesapeake Church and Delta Kappa laughing and joking. He enjoyed riding his Gamma enhanced her life, as well. Most of all, Harley, boating, vacationing in Myrtle Beach Pam loved spending time with her family and and spending time with his family and friends. planning family trips. Pam’s ever present smile, Duane is survived by his wife Kathy; his her positive outlook, and her unconditional step-sons, Ronald Brown of Martinsburg, WV support for and love of her family will be and Jason Brown of East Lansing, MI; remembered and treasured by all of those close granddaughters, Ashley, Aubrey and Lyla to her.

She was preceded in death by her parents Brown; his nieces and nephews whom he loved dearly, Adrian Critchfield-Abramson and and her two sisters, Nina Hewlett Dahlquist and family, Jon Critchfield and family, Jacob Tina Hewlett Chati. Pam is survived by her Critchfield and family, Joshua Judd and family, husband of forty years, Ray, and two sons, Dawn Judd and family, and Sean Judd and Michael Edward Enrico and Patrick David family; his very close and very dear friends, Enrico. She is also survived by: her brother and Kenny and Pam Yount who had known Duane sister-in-law, Ed and Christy Enrico; since he was a tot; brother-in-law, David and brother-in-law, Dave Chati; nieces, Jill Chati Jill (Judd) Critchfield of Lusby; and many Freel and Anna Flowers Dahlquist; their special aunts, uncles, cousins and extended children; and many close, professional friends from Calvert and Prince Georges County Public family in Alabama, Oregon and California.

In addition to his parents, Duane was School Systems.

Memorial contributions may be to Calvert preceded in death by his siblings, Kenneth Ellis Hospice, P.O. Box 838, Prince Frederick, MD and Belinda Lea Critchfield.

Memorial contributions may be made to 20678.

Lee Funeral Home Calvert in Owings the Duane M. Ellis Memorial Fund, c/o PNC Bank, 13984 H.G. Trueman Road, Solomons, handled arrangements.

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She was born on May 29, 1941, in Nashville, TN, to Donna Aileen (Hughston) and Carnie Lester Monts De Oca. Elizabeth loved children and became a school teacher, retiring from the Montgomery County School System in 2003. After retiring, she volunteered at the Huntingtown Elementary and at Vacation Bible School.

She enjoyed watching the dolphins, beach sunrises, college football and cheering for the Florida Gators. Her greatest enjoyment was spending time with her grandchildren. They were the light of her life.

Elizabeth was the beloved wife of the late Edward Paul Irzinski, who passed away in 1986.

She was the loving mother of Elizabeth D. Wood and her husband Craig and Andrea L. Goren and her husband Todd. She was the devoted grandmother of William and Christian Wood and Hannah and Elani Goren.

A Memorial Gathering will be held at the Huntingtown United Methodist Church, 4020 Hunting Creek Road, Huntingtown, MD 20639, on Sat., May 20 from 10:00 a.m. until start of Memorial Services at 11:00 a.m.

Interment will be at Parklawn Memorial Park and Gardens, 12800 Veirs Mill Road, Rockville, MD 20853.

Memorial contributions may be made in Elizabeth’s memory to: American Cancer Society, 1041 MD Rt. 3 North, Building A, Gambrills, MD 21054 or The Wounded Warriors Project, P O Box 758516, Topeka, KS 66675 - or - Humane Society of Calvert County, Attn: Kelly, 2210 Dalrymple Road, Sunderland, MD 20689.

Lee Funeral Home in Owings is handling arrangements.

 Genevieve Walls Jezisek, 95, of Alexandria, VA, former resident of Clinton and Calvert County, passed away April 20, 2017, surrounded by family. She was born in Blue Mountain, AK on Sept. 30, 1921, to

the late Luke and Pearl Walls. Genevieve graduated high school in 1939 and attended Arkansas Tech, studying psychology. She also received a scholarship from high school to attend business school. Upon completion of business school, she worked for a local telephone company and a company that made bullets.

In 1941, Genevieve moved to Washington, D.C. to work for the Federal Public Housing Authority. She met musician Frank Jezisek while attending a Navy Band concert.

After dating only six months, they married on Nov. 25, 1944.

Frank and Genevieve built their home on Piscataway Road in Clinton, MD, where they raised their family on their farm.

Genevieve was a Girl Scout leader and member of the Clinton Homemakers. She moved to Calvert County in the mid 1990's and stayed until moving to VA in 2013.

Genevieve loved life and lived it to the fullest. She had a wonderful sense of humor and loved to tell or hear a good joke. Her hobbies included crocheting, bird watching, traveling, swimming, playing bingo and dancing. Genevieve enjoyed spending time with friends and family, especially her grandchildren. Although many people called her Ginny, most knew her as "Mema."

She is survived by her children, Paula Hanson (James), Susan Altemus (Ron), Frances Jezisek and John Jezisek (Dana). Grandchildren, Shelley Polko (John), Sherry Dennison (Dink), Shirley Posten and Jacob Altemus (Abigail); great-grandchildren, Jessica Moser, Logan Polko, Abigail Posten, Miranda Posten and Caroline Posten; and great-great-granddaughter, Laniya Harris.

Genevieve was preceded in death by her parents, Luke and Pearl Walls, husband, Frank Jezisek, brother James Walls, sister-in-law Zona Walls and nephew Jimbo Walls.

Visitation will be Sat., June 24 at noon followed by a Life Celebration Service at Rausch Funeral Home, 8325 Mount Harmony Lane, Owings MD 20736. Inurnment will be later at Arlington National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to: Children’s National Medical Center, 111 Michigan Ave NW, Washington DC 20010.

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 Helen May McNeil, age 79, of Prince Frederick passed away May 9, 2017 at her residence.

She was born Oct. 10, 1937 in Washington, D.C. to Charles V. and Helen M. (Gibbs) Speiden. She was raised in the Washington area, living in Columbia Park and Carmody Hills, MD. She graduated from Bladensburg High School in 1955.

She met and married Lauren Dean “Breadman” McNeil on Dec. 31, 1957 and they lived in Palmer Park, MD until moving to Prince Frederick in 1968.

Helen was employed in food services with Calvert County Schools, and was the cafeteria manager at Calvert High School prior to retiring in 2008.

Helen played softball in her youth and in high school, and enjoyed bowling, playing solitaire, raising sheep dogs and her cat, and spending time with friends and family, especially her grand-daughter.

She is survived by sons Mark K. McNeil of Benedict, Dennis M. McNeil of Washington, D.C. and Christopher P. McNeil of Prince Frederick, her granddaughter Taylor L.C. McNeil, a brother Charles E. “Buck” Speiden of Churchton, MD, and a sister

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Catherine Vann of Fort Valley, VA. Helen was preceded in death by her husband and parents, sisters Gertrude Bean and Josephine Noone, and brothers Robert “Sonny” Speiden, Jr. and Ronald R. Speiden.

Visitation will be Fri., May 19 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Rausch Funeral Home, 8325 Mount Harmony Lane, Owings MD 20736. A funeral service will be held Sat., May 20 at 1:00 p.m. at Rausch Funeral Home – Owings.

Burial will be Tues., May 23, at 1:45 p.m. at MD Veterans Cemetery – Cheltenham, 11301 Crain Highway, Cheltenham MD 20623.

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retiring in the early 2000’s. Richard was a member of North Beach Volunteer Fire Department for 64 years, Southern Maryland Fireman’s Association and was a member of the Hall of Fame.

In his leisure time, he enjoyed bluegrass music, eating crabs and traveling in his motorhome.

Richard is survived by his wife Jennifer A. “Jenny” Mister, his children Richard E. “Butch” Mister, Jr. of Prince Frederick and Mary Anne Mangum and husband John of Delaware.

He was preceded in death by his brothers Alonzo “Bootsie” Mister and James Plummer Mister.

Memorial contributions may be made to  the North Beach V.F.D., 8536 Bayside Road, Richard Edward Chesapeake Beach MD 20732.

Rausch Funeral Home in Owings Mister, Sr., age 79, of North Beach passed handled arrangements. away May 11, 2017 at Georgetown Universi ty Hospital. He was born April 24, 1938 Patricia Ellen O’ in Barstow to Alonzo Halloran, age 95, of and Hazel (Armiger) Mister.

Dunkirk, passed away in Rockville on April Richard was raised in Barstow and attend30, 2017. Patricia was ed Calvert High School. He married Jennifer born on Dec. 18, 1921 Wood on April 13, 1991 and they lived in in Riverdale, MD to North Beach. the late Joseph and Richard was employed with Chaney Mary Ellen Hanley Enterprise as a sand and gravel truck driver, McDonald.

She was employed as a secretary at Providence Hospital, where she worked in several departments for many years before Call now retiring. She had lived in Dunkirk since 1979 for a and was a member of Jesus the Good Shepherd PRIVATE Catholic Church. Patricia enjoyed reading, especially the newspaper, and she was a fan of TOUR. most sports including baseball, college basketball and golf.

She is survived by her grandchildren, Kathleen O’ Halloran, Thomas “TJ” O’ Halloran, III, Michael O’ Halloran and Kimberly Shoe and 14 great-grandchildren. Her husband, Thomas O’ Halloran, Sr. predeceased her, as have her son, Thomas O’ Halloran, Sr., daughter, Mary Ellen Shoe, sister, Jane Rollman and brothers John, Donald, Robert and Bernard McDonald.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, PO Box 4072, Pittsfield, MA 01202 or online at lls.org.

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Chase was planning to pursue a degree in Mechanical Engineering after he completed high school.

Chase is survived by his parents Julie and Chris, a brother Cole Potkay, and his dog Shelby, all of the home, grandparents Jack and Jean Reid of West River, and Joyce and Stephen Potkay of Germantown, MD, aunts and uncles Brenda and Jack Reid III of Chesapeake Beach and Mende and Jason Potkay of Frederick, MD, and cousins Austin and Justin Reid and Charlotte and Natalie Potkay.

Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

 W i l l i a m Andrew "Bobby" Rawlings of Owings, passed away on May 3, 2017, at the age of 71. He was born in Upper Marlboro on Sept. 21, 1945, to Lillian “Irene” (Kidwell) and Robert Andrew Rawlings.

William grew up on a farm and enjoyed the farm life and taking care of the animals and crops. He held true to the old saying of, “Early to bed and early to rise.” As he got older, he went to work with his dad as a painter. Upon his father’s passing, he struck out on his own and became a top-notch painter. No matter how good he did at painting, in his heart he was always a farmer.

William’s idea of relaxing was to sit and smoke a cigar and listen to the old time country music. He was a proud and simple man. He was a friend to all that needed him and deeply devoted to his family.

He was the beloved husband of the late Norma Jean (Miller) Rawlings, who passed away in 2003. He was the loving father of Richard Gene Miller (Debora) and William Andrew Miller. He was the devoted grandfather of Mary Grace Miller and a loving brother of Joyce Marie Galgano and her husband Tom. He is also survived by numerous other family and friends.

William and Norma Jean are together again…relaxing in their rocking chairs on their heavenly porch…listening to country music.

Lee Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

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Chase Allen Barbara Ann Potkay, age 16, a Dade Seay was born on Junior at Northern Sept. 26, 1943 in High School passed Prince Frederick. She away May 12, 2017 at passed away April 19, his home. Chase was 2017. born May 13, 2000 in She was raised in Olney, MD to Julie the loving home of her (Reid) and Christopher parents, Chesterfield A. Potkay and moved to Chesapeake Beach in and Mary Parker. She attended the public November of 2000. schools of Anne Arundel County graduating in Chase loved his family and friends and 1961 from Wiley H. Bates High School in brought much joy and happiness to their lives. Annapolis. Barbara received a Bachelor's Degree He enjoyed skateboarding, hiking, camping and in Social Work from Bowie State University and being on or near the water. He had his boaters’ a Master's Degree in Social Work from the license and liked to take his friends fishing and University of Maryland. crabbing. He also like to workout at the gym She accepted the Lord at a young age and

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was a faithful member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Adams United Methodist Church and most recently, First Christian Community Church in Annapolis. At First Christian, she was the first certified church counselor. She also participated in the Mime Ministry and served as an Elder and Bible study facilitator.

As a mental health practitioner, Barbara was employed at Crownsville State Hospital and Arundel Lodge where she was well loved by staff and patients. She loved to garden and spent hours tending to flowers and shrubbery around the house. A loving grandmother, she delighted in spending quality time with Donivan and Blake.

Barbara has left behind to cherish her memory two children, Rhonda Glaze (Stanley) and Brian Seay (Carla); one sister, Dr. Ernesta Williams (Dr. Samuel); grandchildren, Donivan Seay, Blake Seay, Stanley Glaze, Jr. and Shannon Glaze; niece, Elease Newman (James); nephews, Oscar Pendleton III and Andre' Pendleton and a host of other relatives and friends including Larry Ware, a devoted companion and her adopted grandchildren, Andrew Tuell and Samantha Sanders.

Sewell Funeral Home in Prince Frederick handled arrangements.

 James Francis Seger, Jr., age 55, of Tulsa, OK passed away Apr. 28, 2017 in Tulsa. He was born on Mar. 20, 1962 to the late James and Mary Seger.

Jimmy, as he was known, was a truck driver and really enjoyed being on the road and seeing the country. He also liked to do woodworking and he had three dogs that he loved dearly.

He is survived by a step daughter, Erinne Anderson, and granddaughter Dani. Brother of Theresa Lee Seger, Barbara Earle Woodward, and Lester Thomas Seger. He is also survived by his nieces and nephews; Angelina Caputo, Tonya Sombke, James Hill Jr., Joshua Seger, Keirsten Caputo, Hunter Stoneman and Skylar and Landon.

Jimmy was preceded in death by his wife, the late Lorraine Seger.

Should friends desire memorial contributions may be made to the Go Fund Me account under the name Jimmy Seger which the family has set up to help pay for the funeral expenses.

Rausch Funeral Home in Port Republic handled arrangements.

 Eleanor Cecelia Tennyson, age 84, of Lusby passed away on May 2, 2017 at her home. Eleanor was born on March 19, 1933 in Travilah, MD to Louis F. Federline and Minnie M. (Kramer) Federline.

Eleanor came from a large family of eight brothers and three sisters and was the youngest daughter. She was raised near Rockville, and graduated from Richard Montgomery High School.

Eleanor worked in the Aerodynamics Laboratory at the David Tayar Model Basin, now the Naval Ship Research and Development Center. There she met her future husband Ted Tennyson. They were married on Nov. 20, 1954 and lived in Rockville, where they raised two sons, John and Ted III. After retiring in 1983, she and Ted moved to Lusby where she spent a lot of time doing volunteer work. She helped to keep Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church clean and helped prepare donated items for sale at SMILE, Inc. She also volunteered for the county by collecting mosquitos off of her body with a hand held vacuum, freezing them in order for the county to analyze them to regulate spraying operations.

Eleanor is survived by her husband, Ted; their two sons, John and Ted III; and four grandchildren, Joseph, April, Stephen and Brandon.

Memorial contributions may be made to either: Calvert Hospice, P.O. Box 838, 238 Merrimac Court, Prince Frederick MD 20678 or Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, P.O. Box 560, Solomons, MD 20688.

Rausch Funeral Home in Lusby handled arrangements.

 Dennis Anthony Viens, age 93, of North Beach passed away May 3, 2017 at his residence. He was born Aug. 26, 1923 in Pittsfield, NH and moved to Meredith at the age of seven. He later moved with his family to Hyattsville and attended Hyattsville High School.

Dennis entered the US Navy in 1944, serving in WWII and the Korean War, and was honorably discharged. He married Peggy Lee Blackburn on Feb. 1, 1947 and they lived in Edmonston, Hyattsville, and College Park. They moved to Beltsville in 1966, then to Glen Burnie for 18 years, and had lived in North Beach since 2003.

He was employed at the US Navy Yard as a machinist and was eventually promoted to Division Head, retiring in 1980. Dennis continued working for private industry doing technical work until 1987.

He loved playing golf, and also enjoyed horse racing, bowling, travel, casinos, playing poker and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

Dennis is survived by his loving wife Peggy Lee Viens, daughters Linda Dorr and husband James of Huntingtown and Tammy Brunstrom and husband Scott of Huntingtown. Also surviving are grandchildren Bryan and Robert Dorr, Heather Clark, Amanda, Alex and Caleigh Brunstrom, great-grandchildren Shannon Gatens, Austin, Seth and Noah Dorr, Natalie and Dominick Clark and Maddox Morrone, and great-great-grandson Oliver Gatens. He was preceded in death by a great-granddaughter, Zoe Clark.

Memorial contributions may be made to: American Heart Association, P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen VA 23058.

Rausch Funeral Home handled arrangements.

 On Sat., May 6, 2017, Norman Lee Wineland, Sr., age 76, died at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis. He was born on May 3, 1941 in Washington, D.C. and attended Anacos-

tia High School.

After high school, his patriotic duty called him to serve six years in the U.S. Navy.

Norman received numerous commendations as a civil servant before retiring from the Andrews Air Force Base, 89th Civil Engineering Squadron in 2004.

His many interests included rebuilding hot rods and classic cars, playing and teaching guitar, planting his garden, enjoying his boat by taking family and friends fishing.

Norman was always happy go-lucky,

bringing joy to everyone he met. He was the epitome of “I don’t want to grow up, I’m a Toy’s Are Us Kid.” He actively participated in Andrew’s Air Force Base air shows, Christmas in April, as well as decorating his home Town Center for the holidays. He also enjoyed serving members of the community by volunteering with Meals on Wheels Norman is survived by his beloved wife, Janet Wineland nee Goldfarb, his children, Norman Lee Wineland, Jr., Sheri Anderson, (Jeff), Kathy Emery (John), and Sharla Blackwood (Steve) and his extended families children, Glenda Gordon (John), Debbie Norton (Joe), Sharon Most (Neal), and Charles Budman (Phaedra). He is also survived by 20 grandchildren, and one great-granddaughter.

Memorial contributions may be to End Hunger in Calvert County, P.O. Box 758, Huntingtown, MD 20639 or endhungercalvert.org.

Lee Funeral Home Calvert in Owings handled arrangements.

 Calvert Hospice announces its next Volunteer Training to be held June 8 through June 10.

Training consists of three mandatory sessions: Thurs., June 8 from 6 – 9 pm; Friday, June 9 from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.; and Sat., June 10 from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

We are looking for volunteers to sit with patients, help in the Calvert Hospice office, work at the new location of the Shoppe for Hospice, serve as a buddy for a child at Camp Phoenix, facilitate the

Bridges support group, or assist at other special events in the community.

For more information about volunteering with Calvert Hospice, contact Amanda Peterson at (410) 535-0892 x4003 or apeterson@calverthospice.org.

The Volunteer Application can also be downloaded at: calverthospice.org/volunteer.

Volunteering for Calvert Hospice is a rewarding way to give back to the community.

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Attendance is free; however, individuals and families have the option to purchase a butterfly ahead of time in honor of a loved one.

For more information or to RSVP, contact Peggy Braham at (410) 535-0892 or pbraham@calverthospice.org. Order forms can be downloaded at: calverthospice.org/butterfly-release-memorial.

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Volunteers Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary: Volunteers are needed at the butterfly garden on Tuesdays, 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at Glendening Nature Preserve! The Golden Alexandra, native pussy willows, and Red Columbine are in bloom, as well as the native honeysuckle Join fellow gardeners, butterfly watchers, and plant enthusiasts.

Volunteers weed, water, prune, and otherwise maintain the Butterfly Garden at the Glendening Preserve's Plummer House.

Contact the Sanctuary at (410) 741-9330 or check out jugbay.org. Questions? Email Melinda Fegler at rpfegl00@aacounty.org.

South River Federation: Volunteers are needed through the end of May to help with relocating turtles while their habitat at the Annapolis Harbour Center is being renovated. To protect the turtles during construction, Anne Arundel County has asked the Terrapin Institute and the South River Federation to temporarily move them to a different pond. Then, we will return them to their new and improved wetland home once it is complete. At the end of May, we will need volunteers in the evenings to help capture, measure and mark the turtles and move them to their temporary home. If you are interested in volunteering, please email Jaclyn Fisher at jaclyn@southriverfederation.net.

CURRENT EVENTS Frampton Comes Alive, Steve Miller Rock Calvert Grammy-winning guitarist, Peter Frampton will perform live at the Calvert Marine Museum’s PNC Waterside Pavilion on Wed., June 28 at 7:00 p.m. Frampton is opening for Rock n’ Roll Hall of Famer Steve Miller. Tickets are $45 - $89 (additional fees apply) and on sale now at www.calvertmarinemuseum.com or by calling 1-800-787-9454.

At age 16, Peter Frampton was lead singer and guitarist for British band, The Herd. At 18, he co-founded one of the first super groups, seminal rock act Humble Pie. His session work includes collaborations with legendary artists as George Harrison, Harry Nilsson, David Bowie, Jerry Lee Lewis, Ringo Starr, John Entwistle and many others. His fifth album, the electrifying Frampton Comes Alive! is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year and remains one of the top-selling live records of all time.

Frampton remains one of the most celebrated artists and guitarists in rock history.

Don’t miss this chance to see rock legends Peter Frampton and the Steve

Miller Band perform live in Solomons on June 28!

Proceeds from the Waterside Music Series support the education and preservation efforts of the Calvert Marine Museum.

Chairs and coolers are not permitted. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. with food and beverage vendors on site.

For additional information, please visit the website at calvertmarinemuseum.com. To reach a staff member, please call (410) 326-2042, ext. 16, 17 or 18.

Reserve Sunset Cruises Now Climb aboard the Wm. B. Tennison for a 90-minute Sunset Supper Cruise through history, followed by a light supper, on Saturdays , June 17, August 5 and September 2 from 5:00 – 7:30 p.m.

Tickets are $50 per person. Reserve your spot today by calling (410) 326-2042, ext. 41 or emailing mccormmj@co.cal.md.us.

The cruises leave from Solomons.

Coby Treadway, historian and museum educator, will share fascinating facts about Solomons, the WWII Amphibious Training Base, and Solomons’ rich tradition of boat building. While munching appetizers, see old steamboat wharfs and hear about the important role they played in town life. View historic homes, landmarks, and other points of interest. Discover where heroic battles were fought, submarines sunk, lighthouses lit, Ghost Fleets docked, and watch the sunset over the horizon.

After the cruise, participants will return to the museum for a short presentation and a light supper

Lighthouse Cruises Offered this Year Lighthouse lovers are invited to enjoy the popular Lighthouse Adventure Cruises on Saturdays, June 17, July 15, August 19, and September 23 aboard a private charter vessel. The cost is $130 for the day-long trip; museum members pay $120. Reservations for lunch are made at a local restaurant; meal costs are not included. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Call (410) 326-2042 ext. 41 to reserve your spot.

On June 17 and August 19, participants enjoy the Southern route. Visit Point No Point, Point Lookout, and Smith Point Lighthouses before stopping for lunch on Smith Island. After taking in the local sites, the cruise will continue on to circle Solomons Lump and Hooper Island lighthouses.

On July 15 and September 23, lighthouse cruisers experience the Northern route. Departing from the Drum Point Lighthouse, the cruise includes Cove Point, Thomas Point, Sandy Point, Bloody Point, and Sharps Island lighthouses. Lunch is on Kent Island.

On the journey, cruisers will learn the history of the lighthouses they visit

from the museum’s lighthouse expert, along with fascinating stories that make each light unique, from fires to ice floes to ravaging storms. Bring your sunscreen, camera, hat, and rain jacket, and be prepared for a day of fun!

Participants will meet at the Calvert Marine Museum under the Drum Point Lighthouse at 7:45 a.m.; expected return time to the museum is 4:30 p.m. For information or to register, call (410) 326-2042 ext. 41. Register five days prior to the scheduled cruise date. Space is limited and sold on a first come, first served basis.

Hospice, Hospital Host Vet Event Calvert Hospice is partnering with Calvert Memorial Hospital to provide educational seminars to our community. Attendees will learn about topics that impact end-of-life care for patients and their families.

Sessions are designed to encourage group discussion.

The next seminar is entitled “VA Benefits” and will be held on June 13 from 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.

Participants should bring a lunch.

Calvert Hospice will provide dessert.

Seating is limited, so register early for seminars. The seminar will be held at the College of Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick campus, Room 237.

VA Benefits June 13, 2017 Presenters: Amy Szatanek, LCSW-ACHP-SW, Director of Patient & Family Services for Calvert Hospice and Guest speaker from the Veteran’s Administration Amy and a guest speaker from the Veterans Administration will describe benefits available to United States veterans and their families, share tips on accessing benefits, and respond to individual participant questions.

Contact Jean Fleming at 410-535-0892 or email to jfleming@calverthospice.org for more information. Visit calverthospice.org/ education-seminars to preregister.

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CURRENT EVENTS Boating Safety Classes The class stresses the importance of boating safety and includes boat nomenclature and identification, trailering, rules and regulations, legal responsibilities, handling emergencies, and more. A Maryland Boating Safety Education Certificate (blue card) will be issued upon successful completion of the course. Consists of three, four hour class sessions on Mon., Tue., and Thu. 6:00-10:00 p.m. May 22, 23 and 25. County Services Plaza, 150 Main St. Prince Frederick. Cost is $20. For further details and pre-registration call: R. T. West, (410) 535-2035, or go to our website: a0542306.wow.uscgaux.info.

Walk-ins will be accepted if space permits.

For those born after 1 Jul. 1972: this course satisfies the requirements for operating a vessel on Maryland waters and a Maryland Department of Natural Resources Certificate of Boating Safety Education will be issued on satisfactory completion.

and Northeast community centers will be closed May 29.

• The Appeal Landfill and county convenience centers will be closed May 29.

• Chesapeake Hills Golf Course will be open May 29 with normal hours.

• The Calvert Marine Museum will be open May 29 from 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

• Flag Ponds Nature Park and Kings Landing Park will be open with normal park hours. Battle Creek Cypress Swamp will be open 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

• Kings Landing Pool will open for the season Sat., May 27 at noon and Cove Point Pool will open for the season Sat,, May 27 at 11:00 a.m.

• Edward T. Hall Indoor Aquatic Center will be open with normal hours May 29.

Information on Calvert County Government services can be found online at co.cal.md.us.

Find Calvert County Government on Facebook.

Legion Stallings Williams Post 206, Lower Level Lounge, 3330 Chesapeake Beach Rd., E, Rt. 260. Public welcome.

No cover charge.

(410)257-9878.

ALPost206.org.

Saturday, May 20

you can eat crab cakes and country ham.

1:00-5:00 p.m. Adult dinners/$22, children 3-10/$11 and children 2 and under/free. Take outs/$22. There will be bake goods and garden shop, antique cars, and guided tours of the historic church.

For more info call (410) 867-2838.

14th Annual Inspiration 5k Run/Walk: For Special Olympics Calvert County starting at the Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons. Registration 8:00 a.m., run 8:30 a.m., walk 8:40 a.m.. Participants will get a T-shirt, water, snacks and entry in a prize drawing at the end of the walk. $30, $20/ school aged children. Info: Anne Harmon, (410) 535-2857 or (443) 532-8658 cell.

Movie on the Beach: Star Trek Beyond, 7:30 p.m. North Beach. Free.

Shredding Event: Calvert County residents - destroy unwanted paper documents to help prevent identity theft.

Free. 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Rain or shine.

Blurring the Lines Farmers Markets Huntingtown High School, 4125 Eating fresh is made easy every spring when The photography of Lonnie Harkins merges Solomons Island Rd., Huntington. Info Calvert County's four weekly farmers markets traditional photography and digital art by (410) 326-0210. co.cal.md.us/recycle.

Sunday Afternoon with the Pattersons: 2:00-3:30 p.m. Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum, 10515 Mackall Rd., St. Leonard. (410) 586-8501. jefpat.org.

return for the season: • Tuesdays in Prince Frederick in the Calvert Memorial Hospital parking lot, 3:00-7:00 p.m., May 9-Nov. 21.

• Thursdays in Solomons at the Riverwalk north of Solomons Pavilion, 3:00-6:30 p.m., May 11-Nov. 16.

• Fridays in North Beach between 5th and 7th streets and Bay Avenue, 6:00-9:00 p.m., May 5-Oct. 6 (includes entertainment and car shows).

• Saturdays in Barstow at the Calvert County Fairgrounds on Route 231, 7:30 a.m.-noon, May 7-Nov. 19 (includes flea market).

Memorial Day Schedules The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners announces that county offices will be closed Mon., May 29, in observance of Memorial Day. In addition: • The county senior centers will be closed and Meals on Wheels will not be delivered.

• There will be no county bus service.

• Calvert Library locations will be closed Sat., May 27 through Mon., May 29.

• Mt. Hope, Southern, Harriet Brown

Friday, May 19 Brenda’s World-Famous Meatloaf Dinner: A meal you won’t soon forget $12 includes sides and beverage.

5:30-7:00 p.m. American Legion Stallings-Williams Auxiliary Post 206, lower level dining room, Rt. 260, Chesapeake Beach.

(410) 257-9878.

ALpost206.org. Public warmly invited

altering photographs to appear as paintings and then layering them with other photographs to create composite images. The show runs May 10–Jun. 4, Wed.-Sun., 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. at the CalvART Gallery in the Prince Frederick Center at the intersection of Rt. 4 and Rt. 231 nestled between the Sakura Restaurant and Dreamweaver Café. For more information visit calvartgallery.org or call (410) 535-9252. The CalvART Gallery is a program of the Arts Council of Calvert County.

Call for Entries The Town of North Beach is seeking entries for SUNRISE: A Celebration of the Arts to be held Jul. 22. Outdoor Sculpture Competition: seeking approximately five outdoor sculptures to be displayed for one year at the Sunrise Garden located at the corner of 3rd Street & Bay Ave. Art Festival: seeking juried artists to display at the SUNRISE: A Celebration of the Arts festival. This festival will be held in conjunction with the Annual MD Wineries Association event “DrinkMaryland.” See the town’s web site or call (301) 855-6681.

Sunday , May 21 Full STEAM Ahead: Exploring Electricity. 1:00-4:00 p.m. Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center, Dowell Rd., Solomons. (410) 326-4640. annmariegarden.org.

Monday, May 22

Road Scholar Summer Music Series: Tom Lewis presents a rich repertoire ranging from traditional shanties to songs fashioned out of his own searfaring background. He accompanies himself on button accordion. $10, cash or check at the door. Doors open at 6 p.m. with beer and wine for sale. Calvert Marine Museum, Harms Gallery, Solomons.

Call (410) 326-2042 or visit calvertFriends of Library Book Sale: Thou- marinemuseum.com for more info. sands of used books available at great prices! 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Calvert Thursday, May 25 Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way. (410) 535-0291. calvert.lib.md.us. Little Minnows: Going Buggy. For children ages 3 to 5. Members free; $5 Guided Canoe Trip: Parkers Creek, non-members. 10:00-11:00 a.m. Calvert American Chestnut Land Trust. 9:30 Marine Museum, Solomons. Call (410) a.m.-12:30 p.m.

326-2042 or visit calvertmarinemuse$15/person. Register at ACLTweb.org. um.com for more info.

Fossil Field Experience: Explore the fossils of Calvert Cliffs with a trained museum educator. For ages 8 and up.

9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. $20 includes museum admission. Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons. Space limited; preregistration required. Call (410) 326-2042, ext. 41 to register.

Tour of MG Demonstration Gardens: The Garden Smarter Spring Tour will have blooms that attract hummingbirds and early bees. Native plants may be available for purchase. Community Resources Bldg., 30 Duke St., Prince Frederick. No registration.10:00-11:30 coastal waters. 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. a.m. Info: (410) 535-0291.

Calvert Marine Museum, Harms Gallery, 14200 Solomons Island Rd., Native American Fashion: Village Day Solomons.Info: call (410) 326-2042 or at Jefferson Patterson Park & Musevisit calvertmarinemuseum.com. Free um.10:00 a.m.-3:00 lecture. p.m. 10515 Mackall Rd., St. Leonard.

(410) 586-8501. jefpat.org.

Membership Voting & Election Meeting: All members of the American Legion Pizza Pirate Cruise: Kids - dress like a Stallings-Williams Post 206 are encour- pirate and eat pizza aboard the Tennison. aged to vote from 2:00-6:00 pm and Arggggh. Be careful not to walk the plank! attend the Member meeting, at 7:00 p.m. $15/person. 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Calvert Upper Level Meeting Hall, Chesapeake Marine Museum, Solomons. Space Beach, Rt. 260. For information call limited; preregistration required. Call (410) 257-9878. ALpost206.org.

410-326-2042, ext. 41 to register.

Friday, May 26 Annmarie after Hours: 5:00-8:00 p.m.

Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center, Dowell Rd., Solomons. (410) 326-4640. annmariegarden.org.

Concert on the Pavilion: The Winstons.

6:00 p.m. The Town of North Beach.

Free.

Sat., Sun., Mon., May 27, 28, 29 Opening Days of the Chesapeake Beach Water Park: 11:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Info: (410) 257-14-4.

CSM Closed: In observance of Memorial Day, the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) will be closed. The college will resume normal operations on Tue., May 30.

Vibrio Vulnificus Lecture: Dr. Rita Colwell, global infectious disease specialist, will speak on Vibrio vulnificus in the Harms Gallery. Learn the facts about this flesh-eating bacteria found in the Chesa- Karaoke at the Legion: A good time Spring Dinner: St. James Parish, 5757 Calvert Libraries closed for Memorial peake Bay, estuaries, brackish ponds, or from 8:00 p.m. to midnight. American Solomons Island Rd. Lothian, annual all Day.

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Build a Toy Boat: Make a toy boat in the Maritime History Hall. Sessions start on the half hour.

2:00-4:00 p.m. $2 donation requested.

Museum admission required. Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons. Call (410) 326-2042 or visit calvertmarinemuseum.com for more info.

Dee of St. Mary’s Public Sail: Leaves from the Calvert Marine Museum (Solomons) dock. 2:30 p.m. $25/ages 12 and up, $15/ children 5–12. No children under 5 please. Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons. Preregistration required, call (410) 326-2042 ext. 41 to register.

Motown Night: What’s your favorite tune? The Sons of the American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206 host music by DJ Stephen Varney. $10 includes draft beer and sodas. Tickets available at the door. 7:30-11:30 p.m. (410)257-9878.

ALPost206.org. Public warmly welcome.

Monday, May 29 Monday Memories House and Garden Tours: 10:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum, 10515 Mackall Rd., St. Leonard. (410) 586-8501. jefpat.org.

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Veterans Memorial Day Ceremony: Conducted by the American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206, Charles E. Choux, Commander.

Ceremony commences at 10:00 a.m. at Veterans Park, Chesapeake Beach. At 1:00 p.m. the Commander will hold an Open House at the Post on Rt. 260 in Chesapeake Beach. (410) 257-9878. All are invited.

Wednesday, May 31 National Senior Health and Fitness Day: With Movement, There’s Improvement. Sample exercise classes to improve strength, balance and range of motion; tour the facilities; talk to health and fitness experts; take advantage of a variety of free health screenings; and learn more about good nutrition and overall wellness.

10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., College of Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick Campus, B Building, 115 J.W. Williams Rd.,Prince Frederick. (443) 550-6000 or visit csmd.edu/seniorhealthday. Free.

Song Circle / Jam Session: Singer-musicians trading songs, taking turns in choosing and leading a group of musicians. A range of playing abilities and experience can be expected. Public is welcome to participate or just observe. 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Calvert Library Southern Branch, 13920 H.G. Trueman Rd., Solomons. For more information call (410) 326-5289.

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