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Ready for summertime? Oh where, oh where can you catch the rocket’s red glare? See our Chesapeake Bay Tripper insert, plus pages 20-21, and 35-39 for all the fun events in our area for the Independence Day holiday through Labor Day!

On Fri. June 20, 167 people, mostly kids, participated in the 2014 World’s Largest Swimming Lesson at Chesapeake Beach Water Park (above).

End Hunger Wins Dragon Boat Races

Photos by Tom Herritt.

Rev. Robert Hahn tells the Chesapeake Current that End Hunger in Calvert County netted more than $50,000 at the 2nd Dragon Boat Races held in North Beach June 21. More than 3,000 spectators turned out to watch.

Although the true winners are the less fortunate in our communities, here are the teams that won the races: Gold - Blue Dragons In Nuclear Paradise #2 (Excelon) Silver - Different Strokes Bronze - Calvert County Special Operations Team #givewhereyoulive Award - Thai Paddlers Decked Out Drummer - Team Toucan Best Tent - Team Toucan Hill Climber Award - Coffee Mates Teacher's Cup - The Village People (Calvert Elementary School) Mayor's Cup - North Beach Dealer's Cup - Team HOBNOB Power Cup - Blue Dragons In Nuclear Paradise #1 (Excelon)

Photos by Tom Herritt.

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Anne Arundel To Get New County Executive

Maryland State Primary Winners

In the State races, the Democratic ballot for Maryland Governor in November will be current Lt. Governor Anthony Brown and running mate Ken Ulman. Statewide, Brown and Ulman gathered 236,037 votes in the June 24 primary (unofficial results). They were also the top vote getters among Laura Neuman.

Steve Schuh.

Democrats in Anne Arundel and finish the term of County Executive Calvert Counties.

John Leopold when he went to jail On the Republican Side,

The biggest news from the June 24 Primary Election was that incumbent Anne Arundel County Executive Laura Neuman failed to make it through the Republican Primary.

Neuman [R] lost to Del. Steve Schuh [R] by 2,770 votes, meaning Schuh will face Democrat George Johnson in the General Election in November.

Neuman was appointed by the county council in Feb. 2013 as after being convicted of charges Anne Arundel County Executive to related to misconduct in office.

Republican Primary Unofficial Results: Anne Arundel County Executive Early Voting

Election

Laura Neuman [R]

2,942

11,269

Steve Schuh [R]

3,052

13,929

Absentee/ Totals Provisional Votes 14,211 0 0

16,981

Percentage of Votes 45.56% 54.44%

Larry Hogan and Boyd Rutherford will be on the ticket for November, gathering 89,177 votes statewide.

In the primary race for Maryland Attorney General, Brian Frosh [D] will be facing Jeffrey Pritzker [R].

For Maryland Comptroller, Peter Franchot [D] will face William Campbell [R]. Both ran in their party primaries unopposed.

Low Turnout a Factor?

Turnout in Tuesday’s primary election was exceptionally low.

In Calvert County, of the 60,133 eligible voters, only 11,561 bothered casting ballots

– a turnout of less than 20%.

Republican turnout in Calvert was slightly higher than the number of Democratic voters, with 5,621 GOP voters and 5,401 Dems actually voting.

Calvert Primary Election Results With results from 24 of 27 precincts, early voting, and 89% of votes counted, some new candidates will be moving forward to the General Election this fall following the June 24 Primary.

In the hotly contested three-way race for Calvert County Commissioner in District 1 (Southern part of the county) Republican voters elected to send Mike Hart to run against Democrat Emad Emil Dides in November.

Hart, a Lusby liquor store owner, and husband of Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Carolyn Hart, defeated Republican incumbent Gerald W. “Jerry” Clark and School Board Member Joe Chenelly. Hart gathered 40.30% of the vote, Clark 33.86% and Chenelly 25.84%.

Note that these are unofficial voting results, do not include all precincts, and do not include absentee or provisional ballots, which will be counted at a later.

In the hotly contested Republican race for Commissioner at Large, Commissioners’ Vice President Steve Weems [R] and retired Assistant Sheriff Tom Hejl will move on to the general election, beating former commissioner Linda Kelley and David

Gatton. Weems and Hejl will face Democrats George Owings III, a former MD Veteran’s Affairs Secretary and State Delegate and County employee Joyce Stinnett Baki along with independent candidate Paul Harrison in November.

In District 2, incumbent Commissioners’ President Pat Nutter [R] defeated Benjamin Krause to face former commissioner Mike Moore [D] and Libertarian candidate Peggy O’Donnell in November.

In the District 3 race, neither the Republican nor the Democratic candidates were challenged. Incumbent Commissioner Evan Slaughenhoupt [R] and Board of Education Member Kelley McConkey [D] will face each other in the General Election.

In the race for Calvert County Board of Education Member at Large, former member William J. “Bill” Phalen attracted the most votes along with Pamela Cousins and BOE president Eugene “Gene” Karol for two seats in November. Incumbent Board Member Dawn Balinski and newcomer Billy Saunders did not receive enough votes to move forward to the fall general election.

For all the Primary Election numbers, see next page…

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June 24 Primary: Unofficial Numbers

Calvert County Races (Primary winners shaded in yellow) Other Calvert County Races

Calvert County Commissioner Races: At Large Republican Primary David Gatton Tom Hejl Linda Kelley Steve Weems Democratic Primary Joyce Stinnett Baki George Owings, III Nance Pretto-Simmons

Early Voting 302 375 286 450 513 628 218

Election Absentee/ Day Provisional 0 1,577 1,975 0 1,800 0 2,231 0 2,271 2,696 963

0 0 0

Total Votes 1,879 2,350 2,086 2,681

Percent of Votes 20.89% 26.12% 23.19% 29.8%

2,784 3,324 1,181

38.19% 45.6% 16.2%

Calvert County Commissioner Races: Districts Republican Primary: District 1 Joe Chenelly Gerald “Jerry” Clark Mike Hart

Early Voting 242 309 278

Democratic Primary: District 1 Emad Emile Dides

553

Republican Primary: District 2 Benjamin Krause Pat Nutter

Early Voting 196 592

Democratic Primary: District 2 Michael Moore

730

Early Republican Primary: Voting District 3 Evan Slaughenhoupt, Jr. 634 Democratic Primary: District 3 Kelly McConkey

673

Election Absentee/ Day Provisional 0 1,122 1,478 0 1,849 0

2,470

0

Election Absentee/ Day Provisional 0 1,167 3,048 0

3,191

0

Election Absentee/ Day Provisional 3,475 0

3,037

0

Total Votes 1,364 1,787 2,127

Percent of Votes 25.84% 33.86% 40.3%

3,023

100%

Total Votes 1,363 3,640

Percent of Votes 27.24% 72.76%

3,921

100%

Total Votes 4,109

Percent of Votes 100%

3,710

100%

Democratic Central Committee:

Republican Primary: Treasurer Nova Tracy-Soper

Early Voting 663

Election Absentee/ Day Provisional 3,597 0

Total Votes 4,260

Percent of Votes 100%

Republican Primary: State’s Attorney Laura Martin

Early Voting 678

Election Absentee/ Day Provisional 3,606 0

Total Votes 4,284

Percent of Votes 100%

Democratic Primary: Clerk of Circuit Court Kathy Smith

Early Voting 797

Election Absentee/ Day Provisional 3,448 0

Total Votes 4,245

Percent of Votes 100%

Democratic Primary: Register of Wills Margaret Phipps

Early Voting 820

Election Absentee/ Day Provisional 3,2,53 0

Total Votes 4,343

Percent of Votes 100%

Republican Primary: Register of Wills Mark Lynch

578

3,302

0

Democratic Primary: Early Judge of Orphans Court Voting Thomas Pelagatti 759 Republican Primary: Judge of Orphans Court Leslie Downs 593 Theodore LeBlanc 532

Election Absentee/ Day Provisional 3,260 0

Democratic Primary: County Sheriff Craig Kontra Republican Primary: County Sheriff Mike Evans

Election Absentee/ Day Provisional 3,264 0

Early Voting 746 597

Board of Education Early At-Large (Non-Partisan) Voting Dawn Balinski 611 Pamela Cousins 669 Gene Karol 641 Bill Phalen 701 Billy Saunders 387

3,180 2,783

3,418

0 0

0

Election Absentee/ Day Provisional 2,791 0 3,255 0 3,001 0 3,351 0 2,151 0

3,880 Total Votes 4,019 3,773 3,315 Total Votes 4,010 4,015 Total Votes 3,402 3,924 3,642 4,052 2,238

100% Percent of Votes 100% 53.23% 46.77% Percent of Votes 100% 100% Percent of Votes 19.38% 22.35% 20.74% 23.08% 14.45%

Republican Central Committee:

Top Nine Vote Getters (in order): Top Nine Vote Getters (in order): Hagner Mister, Melissa Miller, Maria Buel=hler, Frank McCabe, Dave Weigel, Benjamin Krause, Cliff Savoy, Greg Brown, Eloise Evans, Beth Swoap, Carolyn Rice, Ella Ennis, Rob Reed, Sarah Rosier, John McGuffin, and Cheryl Place.

Greg Ostrander, and Mike Blasey.

For more complete Calvert, Anne Arundel, and Maryland State Primary Election results, go to our web site, ChesapeakeCurrent.com...

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By Susan Shaw Calvert County Commissioner

Now On to the General Election By the time you read this, the Primary Election will be over and we will know who is moving on to the General Election in November. I am visiting family in CA as I write this because I voted early and do not have to be in town for the Primary as I am not running again. Here are some of my reflections on the election so far.

I will be very interested to see who was eliminated in the non-partisan Primary for the Board of Education. I, personally, did not vote for anyone who signed off on the hidden contracts for the Superintendent of Calvert County Public Schools. The last three Superintendents prior to Acting Superintendent Nancy Highsmith were given unbelievably generous contracts including health insurance for life for them and for their wives, life insurance, an extremely high car stipend ($800 per month for Supt. Smith), the ability to sell back leave which was taken, then replaced as comp time, and others. I feel as though the public was duped and defrauded. I was told on numerous occasions that Supt. Smith was paid $169,000 per year rather than the half a million dollars he was really paid. The salaries of many teachers were going to a few administrators. I do not trust the judgment of those candidates, including the one who told me she did not sign the contract.

However, she failed to tell me that she signed addendums to Supt. Smith's contract to add the extremely lucrative clauses. So, I voted only for the new candidates.

I will be very interested to see who won both the Democratic and the Republican Primary race for State Delegate in the very gerrymandered district that includes both northern Calvert County and the Croom/Bryan's Road area of Prince George's County. All of the candidates for this new district reside in Prince George's County, even though the majority of the constituents live in Calvert. Both the Chairs of the Prince George's County Democratic and Republican Central Committees are running. Tony Jarboe-Duly has run twice before and has won the Republican Primary in the past.

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In the southern Calvert/St. Mary's State Senate District, I will be very interested to see if Steve Waugh or Cindy Jones prevailed. Steve was leading, but then prominent politicians, including Democrat Johnny Wood, went on the record saying that the seat needed to be held by a St. Mary's County resident, even though Steve Waugh works in St. Mary's and is very connected there.

For Commissioner, the Republican Primaries for at-large Commissioner and for the First District were hotly contested. I will be interested to see if incumbent Jerry Clark won the first district nomination as I expected. I will also be interested to see which two Republican candidates move forward in the at-large race, for which I could not make a prediction.

Finally, I will be very interested to learn the percentage of turnout and the winner of the Republican gubernatorial contest. We are at war. Our service people are dying for the right to vote, and some people are not voting. How unacceptable is that?

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BOCC Decides to Close Visitor Center Noting that the number of visitors has been dropping steadily over the last ten years, to just under 4,500 people last year, the Board of Calvert County Commissioners (BOCC) have decided to close the Visitor Center at the Fairview Library Branch in Owings.

At their meeting on Tues. June 17, the BOCC considered a variety of options for going forward with staffing the county’s two visitor centers – one in the northern part of the county in Owings at the Fairview Library on MD Rt. Southbound; and at the extreme southern tip of the county at Solomons – just off MD Route 2/4 at the ramp at the Governor Thomas Johnson

Bridge.

Two vendors, the Calvert County Chamber of Commerce, and 568 Ventures responded to a recent RFP issued by the county for continued operations of the two visitor centers, and both bidders exceeded the current contract of $106,645 and the $110,000 that the county had budgeted for FY 2015.

Department of Economic Development Director Linda Vassallo noted that the proposal from the Calvert Chamber met all requirements and offered the best operating experience.

However, Vassalo noted in a memo to the BOCC that the

number of visitors has been declining steadily because of the amount of information now available online, and improvements with outreach efforts. For this reason, Vassallo said, “At a minimum, I recommend alignment of the Fairview Center from a staffed to an unstaffed center.”

Four options were presented by Economic Development to the BOCC for consideration.

1. No Change. Award the contract to the Chamber, in the amount of $176,396, for operation of both centers, which is a 75.3% increase over the current contract.

This is a per visitor cost of approximately $14.

2. Convert Fairview to an Unstaffed Center, Staff Solomons.

Award the contract to the Chamber to operate Solomons and convert

Number of Visitors at Calvert Visitor Centers (by fiscal year) FY04

FY05

FY06

FY07

FY08

FY09

FY10

FY11

FY12

FY13

7,746

6,592

5,756

7,548

7,040

6,587

6,167

5,195

5,707

5,078

FY14 YTD 4,498

Solomons 18,953 18,749 15,287 12,813 12,119 11,288 10,312 9,849

9,120

7,850

5,458

Fairview/ Owings

Totals

26,699 25,341 21,043 20,361 19,159 17,815 16,479 15,044 14,827 12,928 9,956 Fairview to an "unstaffed" center.

The cost for operating Solomons would be $96,566 for FY15. The Department's FY15 budget could cover this expense. There would be cost savings in the amount of $13,444 (based on FY15 budget submission minus the cost of the contract) and the per-visitor cost for FY15 would be approximately $13.

3. Convert Fairview to an Unstaffed Center, Staff Solomons for One Year Only. Award the contract to the Chamber to operate Solomons and convert Fairview to an "unstaffed" center. The cost for operating Solomons would be

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$96,566 for FY15. The Department's FY15 budget could cover this expense. There would be cost savings in the amount of $13,444 (based on FY15 budget submission minus the cost of the contract) and the per-visitor cost for FY15 would be approximately $13.

4. Repurpose Both Centers.

Reject all bids and direct staff to close Fairview and transition Fairview to a static display by June 30, 2014, and temporarily close the Solomons Visitor Center.

Vassalo also said that her staff would investigate how to provide additional ways to reach the tourism market by using "apps" and/or other digital solutions to assist visitors in a more comprehensive, convenient, and data-driven fashion. She noted that the library at Fairview is willing to allow us to maintain static tourism displays at each of the county libraries.

Commissioner Susan Shaw [R] made the motion to combine option three and a section of option four, closing Fairview but leaving the Visitor Center at Solomons open and staffed for at least one more year. During this time, Economic Development staff would look into more cost-effective ways to get tourism information to the public.

Commissioners’ President Pat Nutter noted, “Fairview has never been a good location for a visitors’ center” and that most people drive past it before realizing it’s a visitor center.

Commissioner Evan K. Slaughenhoupt Jr. [R] asked, “Why would we not treat them both as the same?

Why not have the library (at Solomons) stock the supplies?” He also suggested that the Calvert Marine Museum at be given additional visitor information to hand out.

The final vote on Shaw’s motion was 4-to-1, with Slaughenhoupt casting the “no” vote.

New Superintendent Ready to Take Helm Beginning July 1, Dr. Daniel Curry will become the new superintendent of Calvert County Schools. Curry, who’s 61, is currently Superintendent of Lake Forest School District in Felton, DE, a position he’s held since 2003. He has 40 years experience in the field of education and was named Delaware Superintendent of the Year for 2011.

Under his leadership, Lake Forest has grown to be known for its logo brand – Your Best Choice, according to a press release from Calvert Public Schools (CPS). In a district known for voting against new taxes, he helped to develop the necessary community support that led to the passage of one operating and two construction referendums according to biographical information from CPS. Since taking the reins, student achievement has grown and staff training has been upgraded to meet the demands of new tests and new performance measures. Lake Forest Schools have been recognized for the differences they are making for children from all backgrounds. In the fall of 2013 when the state leaders announced the top 17 “reward and recognition schools” with $50,000 awarded to each, three of those schools were Lake Forest Schools.

He is Past President of the Delaware Chief School Officers and presently serves on the Executive Committee of the American Association of School Administrators representing Maryland, Delaware, West Virginia, Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

Dr. Curry grew up in Fairmont, WV and majored in Elementary Education and minored in Speech and Drama at Fairmont State College. He earned masters and doctorate degrees in Education Administration from West Virginia University. He taught 4th and 6th grades. He was an elementary and middle school principal. He worked in the central office in a variety of assignments and even drove school bus when substitute drivers were not available.

He was named superintendent in Pocahontas County at age 34. He also served as superintendent in Hancock County and Wood County. He served a total of 29 years in West Virginia prior to moving to

Incoming Superintendent Dr. Daniel Curry signs his employment contract with the Calvert County Board of Education.

Delaware - 15 of those years as school superintendent in county school districts from 1500 to 15,000 students.

The school board narrowed the field to three top candidates, of which Curry was one. The other two were Dr. Deborah Munk, a consulting principal with Montgomery County Public Schools and Diane Workman, the Assistant Superintendent of Operations for Calvert County Public Schools.

The board praised Interim Superintendent Nancy Highsmith, saying she served admirably and competently as Interim Superintendent during the 2013-2014 school year. However, under Maryland law, Superintendents must hold a “superintendent’s certificate,” and the requirements for that certificate will not be waived by the Maryland State Superintendent of Schools, who has the final say in approving any appointment of a Maryland school superintendent.

Although the lack of a superintendent’s certificate makes her ineligible for the position, it does not reflect badly upon her, CPS said in a news release. Mrs. Highsmith was fully certified as a high school principal when she was asked to take on the additional challenges of being Interim Superintendent.

During that time, Ms. Highsmith brought her full commitment to the rigors of that difficult job, and the Board is highly appreciative of her service.

Highsmith said at the BOE meeting where Dr. Curry was introduced that she plans to stay with the school system.

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Police Blotter Calvert County Sheriff’s Department Reports: Thefts A yellow Case backhoe valued at $80,000 was stolen from the parking lot of the BP Gas Station in Dunkirk overnight between Jun. 21 and 22.

Cpl. J. Wahlgren is investigating.

Three people were charged with theft on Jun. 16 shortly after midnight when they were found with three all-terrain vehicles behind an abandoned home on Sidewinder Lane in Lusby. All three of the ATV’s had previously been reported stolen to the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office. DFC R. Wilson and Dep. D. Naughton had responded to the area after a citizen called reporting the suspicious behavior. The three vehicles total $8,700 in value. Brandon A. Meredith, 25, Charles E. Simmons, 27, both of Lusby, and Ashley L. Fournier, 33, of Chesapeake Beach, were all arrested and charged with three counts of theft of at least $1,000 but less than $10,000.

Someone stole three 5’ by 8’ windows stored behind a business in the 4100 block of 3rd St. in North Beach in the month of Jun. The windows are valued at $2,500.

DFC C. Fox is investigating.

Someone cut and removed a catalytic converter from a vehicle while it was parked at a business on Heritage Blvd. in Prince Frederick on or around Jun. 18. Dep. W. Rector is investigating.

Between midnight and 10:00 a.m. on Jun. 21, someone stole a silver Tracfone and some cash from an unlocked vehicle parked in the driveway of a home on Blackbird Lane in Prince driving while impaired, negligent driving, Frederick. Dep. T. Buckler is investigating. reckless driving, possession of marijuana less than 10 grams and possession of a schedule I Destruction of Property drug; Phencyclidine.

A box and papers were discovered floating in the residential pool of a home on Hoile Lane in On Jun. 19 at 1:15 a.m. DFC J. Livingston Huntingtown on Jun. 18 at 6:30 a.m. The stopped a vehicle on MD Rt. 4 near Cox Road victim advised Dep. N. Lenharr that the pool in Huntingtown. He immediately smelled a was clear the previous night. Another victim strong odor of marijuana coming from inside on Hoile Lane reported that his mailbox had the vehicle. The driver, a 15-year-old female of been knocked off the brick post during the same Lothian, stated that she had taken the vehicle timeframe. A third victim advised that her without her mother’s knowledge. She was mailbox had been broken into pieces. Another charged on a youth report with possession of victim advised DFC J. Livingston that his marijuana, driving without a license and mailbox had been damaged as well. The unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. investigation is continuing.

Disorderly, CDS Violation A citizen called police on Jun. 10 at 7:46 p.m. to the Walmart parking lot for several disorderly subjects. The complainant advised Dep. N. Lenharr that they observed several people in the parking lot having a verbal dispute and thought they saw a knife brandished by one of the subjects. All of the subjects then got into a vehicle and left the scene. Calvert County deputies stopped the vehicle and detained five subjects. All of the subjects matched the descriptions given by the complainant. They were all found to be in possession of suspected drugs but no weapons were found. All five were charged with possession of marijuana and three counts of possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia; a smoking device, rolling papers and a plastic Ziploc bag. Charged are Ever O. Gonzalez Romero, 36 of Gaithersburg, Gabriel Gutierrez Mejia, 24, also of Gaithersburg, Rosario Carmen Rodriguez Lagos, 21 of Silver Spring, and Antwon Deon Miller, 24 and Noe Steven Romero, 20, both of Gaithersburg.

Antwon Miller and Noe Romero were both also charged with disorderly conduct.

A victim reported to DFC R. Wilson that his catalytic converter was cut and stolen while the vehicle was parked at the Patuxent Plaza in Solomons overnight between Jun. 17 and 18. The Burglaries investigation continues.

A 2000 Yamaha Breeze 350 cc All-Terrain Vehicle, white in color with black and blue Assault with a Weapon DFC E. Bradley responded to the area of MD Rt. markings, was stolen from inside a garage at a 4 north and Commerce Lane in Prince Frederick residence in the 2000 block of Cove Point Rd. on Jun. 10 at 8:12 p.m. to check the welfare of a in Lusby between 3:00 a.m. and 4:30 a.m. on female sitting on the guardrail. As Bradley pulled Jun. 9. The vehicle is valued at $5,000. Dep. to a stop, the woman, later identified as Linda W. Beisel is investigating.

Louise Grimes, 66, of no fixed address, stood, picked up her purse, and started to walk south. As Sometime between Jun. 1 and 8 someone Bradley made contact with her, she pulled a steak entered a barn on the property of a home in the knife from her purse. She was instructed by 3400 block of Hunting Creek Road in Bradley to drop the knife but she waved it towards Huntingtown and stole a Husqvarna weed the deputy and then lunged at him. Bradley drew whacker and a Coleman generator, together DFC M. Quinn is his agency weapon and instructed her again to valued at $660. drop the knife, which Grimes then threw at investigating.

Bradley, missing him. Grimes was taken into custody and charged with attempted first-degree A victim on Gordon Dr. in Sunderland reported assault, second-degree assault and reckless to DFC Y. Bortchevsky that he awakened on Jun. 8 at about 5:00 a.m. and noticed a motion endangerment. light on at the rear of his residence. He looked out the window and observed a white male Robbery Dep. C. Ward responded to the Fastop carrying a flashlight. He yelled out and the male Convenience Store on H.G. Trueman Rd. in ran off toward the front of the house. The Solomons on Jun. 8 at 9:26 p.m. for the report of victim then saw a vehicle drive off at a high rate a robbery. A store employee advised that a black of speed. It appears the unknown male entered male wearing all black clothing had come inside the victim’s garage and rummaged through a the store and demanded money. After getting the vehicle parked inside. Nothing was taken. money, the suspect fled. Det. M. Mudd of C.I.B. Attempted Burglary is investigating.

At about the same time a second victim on Gordon Dr. advised DFC A. Migliaccio that he CDS Violations On Jun. 9 at 1:24 a.m. DFC A. Locke responded discovered that someone had made three holes to the area of MD Rt. 4 and Southview Dr. in in the screen on his back deck enclosure. It is Huntingtown for the report of a disabled vehicle unknown if the suspect made entry but nothing in the median. Locke made contact with the was stolen. The investigation continues. driver, identified as Renee Lavon Harris, 27 of Prince Frederick, who appeared to be under the Thefts from Vehicles influence of an unknown substance. Medical Someone entered an unlocked vehicle parked in personnel responded but Harris refused the driveway of a residence in the 11600 block treatment. Harris was arrested and charged with of Cow Poke Circle in Lusby overnight between

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Jun. 12 and 13 and stole prescription to maintain and secure the property have been contacted. Investigation continues. medications. DFC J. Bell is investigating.

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Someone threw a rock through the window of a Case skid steer loader while it was parked at a construction site on H.G. Trueman Rd. in Lusby. The damage, which occurred overnight between Jun. 20 and 21, is estimated at $300.

Dep. W. Beisel is continuing the investigation.

Cpl. S. Parrish is investigating the damage to two mailboxes on Bayberry Crossing in Owings that happened between 3:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. on Jun. 22.

Littering Dep. T. Buckler responded to the area of White Sands Drive and Skyview Dr. in Lusby on Jun. 16 at 12:30 p.m. for the report of littering. He found 8 pieces of “funny money” that looked similar to money used in a board game littering the roadside and some mailboxes. The fake money had a political message on the reverse side. The investigation is continuing.

Maryland State Police Barrack U Reports: CDS Violations On Jun. 16 at 12:20 a.m., Trooper First Class Lewis stopped a vehicle on MD Rt. 4 near German Chapel Rd. in Prince Frederick for traffic violations. The driver, a juvenile, was observed with a clear baggie of K2/Spice in his hands. He was arrested and transported to the MSP Barrack in Prince Frederick for processing.

Trooper First Class Smith responded to the Super 8 Motel in Prince Frederick at 10:42 p.m. on Jun. 21 for a reported controlled dangerous substance complaint. The manager reported having smelled marijuana emitting from one of the rooms. The occupants were asked about the marijuana odor and they stated that they had smoked it earlier. They gave consent to enter the room and search. No marijuana was located, however, narcotics were found. David R. Speakman, 20 of St. Leonard, was arrested for possession of prescription drugs for which he did not have a prescription. He was incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.

On Jun. 12 a reported burglary in to the 1900 block of 4th St. in Owings was responded to at 4:09 p.m. by Trooper First Class Smith.

Unknown suspect(s) entered the victim’s home and removed a Briggs and Stratton Generator and two tool boxes. Investigation continues.

Trooper First Class Follin responded to the 9300 block of Boyds Turn Rd. in Owings at 10:08 a.m. on Jun. 20 for a reported burglary from a shed at the residence. Unknown suspect(s) broke the locks off the victim’s sheds and removed two small air compressors, A Dewalt Miter Saw, A Homelite Left Blower, two Dewalt impact drills, a two-cycle gas yard trimmer, and two plastic tool boxes containing numerous hand tools. Investigation continues.

Attempted Burglary/Destruction of Property A reported attempted burglary and destruction of property in the 11600 block of Cowpoke Circle in Lusby was responded to by Trooper Riddle at 11:32 a.m. on Jun. 21. The victims reported that upon awaking, they found several items out of place on the lower level of their residence. The TV had been removed from the stand and was set on the floor. All of the closet doors were open and numerous items were moved from their original locations. A laptop computer, a knife and a belt buckle with a picture of a bulldozer on it were missing.

Investigation continues.

Thefts On Jun. 16 at 2:20 p.m., Trooper Rucker received a report of a theft/embezzlement from a company located in the 300 block of Steeple Chase Dr. in Prince Frederick. Investigation revealed that an employee had been writing checks for services that had not been provided to clients. An Application for Charges is pending for Pamela J. Newton, 40 of Lusby.

Trooper First Class Saucerman responded at 4:27 p.m. to the 8000 block of Nursery Rd. in Lusby for a reported theft on Jun. 17.

Investigation continues.

Trooper First Class Matthews and Trooper Rowe responded at 11:33 p.m. on Jun. 23 to the 800 block of Calvert Towne Dr. in Prince Frederick in an attempt to locate a cell phone previously reported missing from a basketball camp in Pittsburg. The complainant tracked it to this location with the “Track my iPhone” application. A 14-year-old juvenile, who had attended the camp, was found to be in possession of the missing iPhone. He was arrested and released to his parent.

A report that a front registration plate had been stolen from the victim’s vehicle was received on Jun. 13 at 6:20 p.m. by Sergeant Bevard. The victim reported the vehicle was normally parked in the driveway and was unaware how long the plate had been missing. MD 1BA0798 has been entered into MILES/NCIC as stolen.

Theft from Vehicle Sergeant Chirichella received a report on Jun. 20 at 9:21 a.m. of a registration plate being stolen from a vehicle. The victim reported that the front license plate had been removed from the vehicle. The Maryland registration plate 6AW8108 has been entered into NCIC/MILES.

Warrant Service / Possession of Suboxone Trooper Palumbo responded to the Parole and Probation Office on Duke St. to serve a warrant on Jun. 10 at 7:04 p.m. During the arrest, Matthew Wayne Wiegand, of Lusby, was found to be in possession of Suboxone. He was arrested and incarcerated at the Calvert County Detention Center.

Unauthorized Use of Motor Vehicle On Jun. 16 at 5:57 p.m., Trooper Rowe Burglaries received a report of the removal and On Jun. 10 at 2:01 p.m., Trooper Warrick unauthorized use of motor vehicle from a responded to the 6400 block of 3rd St. in location on Skipjack Rd. in Prince Chesapeake Beach for a reported burglary. The Frederick. The victim reported that Daniel real estate agent for the sale of the property L. Dumonde, age 62, unknown address, had reported that although no signs of forced entry removed a Ford Edge without permission were visible there were appliances missing from and had failed to return the vehicle. inside the home. Various agencies that do work Investigation continues.

Lusby Man Sentenced for Child Porn William S. Gazafi, age 44, of Lusby, was sentenced to 120 years in prison, for six counts of sexually exploiting a minor to produce child pornography. Officials say he drugged and bound at least five children in order to produce the child pornography, which he then distributed. The sentence was imposed by U.S. District Judge Roger W. Titus of the District of Maryland.

According to the indictment, court documents and statements made at his plea hearing, on Aug. 15, 2013, Gazafi engaged in a chat with an undercover officer on a website dedicated to incest discussions.

During the chat, Gazafi discussed his sexual interest in children and advised that he had been drugging and molesting several children, including an infant. During the chat, Gazafi sent seven images to the undercover officer, three of which were child pornography Gazafi stated he produced after drugging the child. Gazafi was subsequently identified and arrested.

At the time of his arrest, Gazafi was carrying multiple digital media items. A forensic examination of those items, and others seized from his residence, revealed videos and images that Gazafi produced of children engaged in sexually explicit conduct, including one child as young as five months old. The images also depict children bound

and handcuffed while sleeping. In addition to producing hundreds of images of five children, ranging in age from five months to seven years, Gazafi distributed the images he produced to others on the Internet.

Gazafi was communicating with other child pornography producers, some of whom sent him images of children they were abusing. To date, three children have been identified as a result.

Gazafi possessed over 15,000 images and videos of children being sexually abused, many of toddler and infant age. At the time of his arrest, Gazafi was a non-commissioned officer in the U.S. Air Force working at Andrews Air Force Base.

This case was brought as part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative launched in May 2006 by the Department of Justice to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse. Led by the United States Attorneys’ Offices and the Criminal Division’s Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section, Project Safe Childhood marshals federal, state, and local resources to locate, apprehend, and prosecute individuals who sexually exploit children, and to identify and rescue victims.

The case was investigated by the FBI, Air Force Office of Special Investigations and the Calvert County State’s Attorney’s Office.

Can You Help Solve These Crimes?

Calvert County Crime Solvers and the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the person or persons responsible for the theft of a yellow Case backhoe with rubber wheels, valued at $80,000, stolen from the parking lot of the BP Gas Station in Dunkirk overnight between June 21 and 22.

Calvert County Crime Solvers and the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office are seeking the public’s assistance in locating Dayton Caldwell Harris, age 56 of Prince Frederick. Harris, pictured, has four active arrest warrants.

Citizens with information on this crime or any criminal activity in Calvert County who wish to report it anonymously can now access the

Dayton Caldwell Harris.

Calvert County Crime Solvers link at www.CalvertCountySheriff.us or by calling 410-535-2880.

If the information leads to an arrest and conviction, the caller may be eligible for a cash reward up to $1,000.

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In the Maryland Conservation Corps: Experience and Adventure

By Lisa Bierer-Garrett This summer I have the pleasure to work with a group of young conservationists at Merkle Wildlife Sanctuary in Upper Marlboro, located along the Patuxent just across the river from Calvert County.

The Maryland Conservation Corps (MCC) is a part of the nationwide AmeriCorps program, similar to the overseas Peace Corps program, but all their projects are done stateside. The MCC is an award-winning AmeriCorps program that engages young adults in extensive natural resource management and park conservation projects.

Taylor Brann, Kia Randall, Crew Leader Luke Terrell, Kaitlyn Baligash, Ashley Calero, and Grace Hardy of the Merkle Maryland Conservation Corps working on a project at Tawes Garden in Annapolis. Photo credit: Steven Badger, MD DNR.

From the DNR website: “Managed by the Maryland Park Service since 1984, MCC provides members with opportunities for skill development and personal growth through a supportive, team-based environment, emphasizing the satisfaction of completing projects that benefit Maryland’s natural resources. Under the supervision of experienced Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) staff, MCC members work in crews of five to seven members.

From State parks and forests to the Chesapeake Bay, they are engaged in projects in Maryland's most beautiful places.”

The Maryland Park Service is sponsoring seven crews this season, which runs from Oct. 2013 until the end of Aug. 2014. Merkle has a crew of five young women and a Crew Leader.

The crew gets a housing allowance, health benefits, a stipend and support

early to board a small boat at the park.

Greg showed us the Osprey cameras at the park visitor center and explained how they operated. He also explained how we would be attempting to catch the adult pairs of Osprey and putting bands on their legs for research records.

We might also help check the health of chicks in some of the tall platform nests.

We rode in the boat slowly along the river as Greg explained some of the natural history of Jug Bay Natural Area, the part of the Patuxent that borders Merkle (State), Patuxent River Park (Prince George’s County) and across the water, Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary (AA County). We passed herons fishing, saw a small herd of goats out on a pier, and the young crew asked about duck hunting blinds. Greg took it all in stride. He has done thousands of tours along the river and has a wealth of knowledge.

The time came and we slowly approached a platform nest. With care and caution, we peered into it. Greg reached in and gently pulled out three little fluffy chicks. The crew, with large eyes, got to hold the quiet chicks. After checking their health and snapping photos with their cell phones, the chicks were placed back up into the nest while the concerned Osprey parents circled overhead. Since both were already sporting silver leg bands we moved on.

Over the course of the next four hours, we saw chicks that were two weeks, four weeks and very large six to seven week old chicks. Our attempts to band adults were unsuccessful since many were already banded by former years of park interns and research assistants.

throughout the year-long term. A crewmember can serve for two years.

Some of the MCC crew live at a group house at Merkle Wildlife Sanctuary.

The Crew Leader, Luke Terrell moved from his last position at Assateague State Park and is now living in Chesapeake Beach.

I have been amazed at the variety of work and experience the team has been involved with this year - from tree plantings at Blackwater Wildlife Refuge, sea grass plantings with the Baltimore National Aquarium, and conservation projects with the South River Federation. Four of the crew have become Wildland Firefighting Certified and they all can handle a chainsaw and an axe.

A few weeks ago, I got the opportunity to take them out on the Patuxent River with a former coworker and superb Naturalist, Greg Kearns. I thought it would be a terrific chance to learn about a career in conservation.

Greg has worked for MNCPPC at Patuxent River Park for over 25 years.

He has researched Sora Rails, banded scores of Osprey, reduced destructive resident Canada Geese populations with the help of Maryland waterfowl We even met a small boatful of hunters, and in turn, restored wide Greg’s current interns up early and out swaths of wild rice to the shores of the on the water working on a biological Patuxent River. monitoring project.

Near the end of May, we arrived Our last stop before we left the waters of the Patuxent we pulled up to a platform that had newborn Osprey chicks. They were so young they still had a little white egg tooth on the edge of their beaks that they had used to chip away at the eggshell so they could emerge. It was a truly amazing sight to see such youngsters stretch their wobbly heads up on long thin necks and squeak at us with open beaks.

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Taylor Brann with an Osprey chick.

Photo by Lisa Bierer-Garrett.

When we returned to dry land, the crew had many questions about Greg’s career as a naturalist and biologist. He talked about training, education, and the many types of experience he had to be a successful conservationist. The crew was glowing after the experience. I heard them say “It was the best day!” and I agree.

I asked the crew later what other experiences they had this past year that would help them be successful in their future careers.

Grace Hardy said it was nice to be able to see the difference the crew made from the morning to the end of a project in the afternoon. “We planted more than 1,000 plants on one project and 200 or more small trees in one day as a crew.”

The crew is looking forward to working in careers as park rangers, wildlife researchers and other paths where they can use their skills and training that they have earned this year.

“The MCC provides more valuable experience than most normal jobs,” said one crew member.

Luke Terrell, a former MCC crewmember at Assateague, is now the team leader. He said the MCC is, “out there doing the get your hands dirty work” in the snow, freezing rain, heavy winds and even camping in torrential rains while at a big hemlock preservation project at New Germany State Park. He saw growth and a true commitment to conservation in this team.

He is now busy interviewing people to join the 2014-2015 crews

that will start in October. It will be hard to say goodbye to his first crew as a leader but he is looking forward to working in conservation, perhaps moving up to Park Ranger.

the crew was returned to Merkle in 2006, they moved into the park house, helped get the Visitor Center open and staffed, and did a tremendous amount of cleanup to get the Sanctuary back up In fact, Karen Jarboe, who oversees and running. That’s why our sign says Merkle, is a graduate of the Maryland ‘Home of the MCC.’” Conservation Corps and has been a Career Park Ranger with MD Park About the Author: Lisa Bierer-Garrett of Service for the past five years. She said, North Beach is a local naturalist who “Merkle Wildlife Sanctuary wouldn’t works at Merkle Wildlife Sanctuary in be open without the MCC crew. When Upper Marlboro.

Planners Envision New Dunkirk Park Envisioning the future park on Ward Road in Dunkirk is now a work in progress following a public meeting earlier this month in Chesapeake Beach and a Work Session with the Board of County Commissioners on June 16.

The 200+ acre Ward Road Property is tentatively being called “Volunteer Park.” A Master Plan is being developed for the park by two design firms in conjunction with county staff.

On Thurs. June 12, about 150 people attended a public meeting at the Northeast Community Center in Chesapeake Beach to give their input. And since that meeting, Parks and Recs Division Chief Doug Meadows says that emails with additional comments have been received. Meadows said the most popular feature is “trails,” which have been mentioned at least 85 times.

A preliminary plan for the park calls for a nature/environmental center with a group program area that could hold up to 150 people. This could include a covered campfire, and heated restroom facilities for use year-round. Paved and natural pathways could also be through wooded areas and along bodies of water, and used for walking, running, biking and skateboarding, along with possible exercise equipment areas. And the trail system would lead visitors to playing fields where they could stop and watch the action, if they wished. There might also be equestrian trails and BMX trails in certain sections of the park.

Trails and boardwalks would lead visitors to streams and ponds at the new Dunkirk park. Also envisioned are a fishing pier and a landing where kayakers could stop for a rest.

Bring the whole family out to the Chesapeake Beach Water Park.

We have Water Slides and many fun attractions for all ages young children to adults!

Rolling hills on the Ward Road property in Dunkirk could be the perfect spot for a natural amphitheater.

The goal is to also create handicap access to natural water features, and picnic shelters near areas where activities, such as ball games, would be played. There would also be boardwalks and overlooks at ponds, streams and wetlands, along with access to Hall Creek, streams and Fox Den Pond on the property. A fishing pier, and boardwalk landing where kayakers could come ashore and rest is also envisioned.

Secondary park elements being considered include a site for a minimum 60,000 square foot indoor facility with parking, a wildlife friendly designed demonstration house/yard to show gardens, rain barrels and energy efficiency, and possibly overnight primitive camping areas.

But the one potential feature that would be the first of its kind in the area would be an open-air amphitheater in a natural valley surrounded by small hills. That could be used as a performance area for outdoor plays, and open-air concerts. It could also be another tourist draw for Calvert County.

On the site there would also be a park office, a maintenance facility, and wide, paved and natural surface trails connecting the structures. Numerous restroom facilities are also in the plans.

If you have ideas of things you’d like to put into the hopper for consideration for the new Dunkirk park, email them to: parksandrecreation@co.cal.md.us or send them snail mail to: Calvert County Parks and Recreation, Attn: Doug Meadows, Division Chief, 175 Main St., Prince Frederick, MD 20678.

410.257.1404 Located at 4079 Gordon Stinnett Ave. Chesapeake Beach, MD, 20732

For more information visit our website at

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In the Fossils that are millions of years old are buried in the Calvert Cliffs along the Chesapeake Bay.

BOCC Envisions More Rec Resources Lofty dreams for a number of new parks, and possible enhancements at existing ones, were discussed in detail at a Work Session at the last Board of Calvert County Commissioners (BOCC) meeting June 17.

Jenny Plummer-Welker, Principal Planner with the Dept. Community Planning and Building, Karyn Molines, Chief of the Division of Natural Resources and Paul Meadows, Division Chief, for Parks & Recs showed the BOCC a PowerPoint outlining the county’s “wish list” for state money through Program Open Space (POS).

This Maryland program was established in 1969 to conserve natural resources and provide recreation opportunities.

There are 23 acquisition projects in the county’s new Open Space “wish list” and over $19 million in proposed projects. Many of them are trails for walking, biking, and/ or horseback riding. Others are water-oriented and/or would provide more water access point.

This “wish list” for FY 2015 includes: - At least two more public launch sites for canoes, kayaks, and other hand carried-boats along County creeks.

Calvert County is seeking in the future to add additional locations where small boats, canoes and kayaks can be launched into the Patuxent River.

- Development of a new Patuxent Waterfront Park. Calvert County is nearly surrounded by water but access to the water remains limited, and a priority.

There are several public access sites along the Chesapeake Bay, but public access to the Patuxent River is limited to Kings Landing Park, Hallowing Point, Nan's Cove, and Solomons. Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum provides river views but very limited access.

- Acquisition of the Wright Property (70 acres, more or less) that adjoins the northeast corner of Flag Ponds Nature Park. This is the last remaining parcel to fulfill the preservation goal of the park,

which now contains 546 acres of upland hardwood, swamp, marsh and beach habitats.

- Creation of a War of 1812 Star -Spangled Banner Trail: In the summer of 1814, two gunboats serving in Commodore Joshua Barney's Chesapeake flotilla were scuttled in St. Leonard Creek.

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources identified a series of potential areas in which to expand Maryland's Greenway Network as early as 1995. One of these potential greenways was designated the Flag Ponds to Solomons Trail. Part I of this hiking, biking, horseback riding trail system would connect Flag Ponds to Cove Point Park. Ideally, the trail would include several smaller loops to allow for trips of varying lengths. Part II would be a bikeway along shoulders on MD 765 to Dowell Road and then split into two trails, one along Dowell Road past Annmarie Garden and the other along H.G. Trueman and Solomons Island Road to the Calvert Marine Museum.

This project would tie in with Maryland Office of Tourism Development plans that call for establishment of a series of trails throughout the state relevant to the War of 1812.

- Expanding the Parkers Creek Watershed: The project to acquire and protect this unique watershed has been the result of the public/ private partnerships including the American Chestnut Land Trust, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, the Nature Conservancy, Calvert County and private property owners. To date, over 4,000 acres, more than 50% of the land area of the watershed, have been preserved by these partners.

Three-quarters of the preserved land is available for public access and includes 19 miles of hiking trails. Parkers Creek is a tidal stream, navigable by canoe and kayak, which traverses barrier beach, salt marsh, freshwater swamp, and thick forests, altogether a microcosm of the Chesapeake Bay itself. It is the last such stream still in its natural state on Maryland's western shore, giving the visitor a wilderness vista resembling that of the 17th century. The creek opens out to a wide beach on the Chesapeake Bay. The shoreline includes sections of Calvert Cliffs that contain some of the most well-known and significant fossil deposits in the world, 12 to 18 million years old.

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- Huntingtown Parks: The BOCC approved a Huntingtown Town Center master plan in Sept., 1993 that calls for linking the central gathering area to an open space corridor along Cocktown Creek through a series of linear parks.

The largest park - which the 5.26 acre Bowen property would become - would provide a playground in addition to a lake, trail system, tennis courts and an all-purpose playing field. Another Huntingtown District Park would be similar to the County's existing parks at Dunkirk, Hallowing Point and Cove Point, and the county is seeking at least 100 acres to build ballfields, picnic shelters, playgrounds, tennis and basketball courts, hiking trails, restroom and concession facilities. Also in the Huntingtown area, the county envisions one day adding an Equestrian Show Ring at Kings Landing Park.

- St. Leonard Parks: The County purchased the Dowell property in 1995 using POS funding; the house is a community center for St. Leonard, offering meeting space, picnic tables and a playground in the back yard. Property adjacent to the parking lot will allow the expanded use of the community center, provide adequate parking, and create a village green for the St. Leonard Town Center. The County purchased this property earlier this year in March, 2014.

The County would also like to purchase another at least 100 acres in the St. Leonard area for an additional regional park much like the one in Dunkirk.

- Hallowing Point Park Addition: The purchase of this property will add 40 acres to the existing 81-acre Hallowing Point Park and enable the County to meet a strong demand for additional athletic fields.

- Northeast Sector Park: The County has identified the need for an additional park near North Beach/ Chesapeake Beach to include ball fields, picnic shelters, playgrounds, tennis and basketball courts, hiking trails, restroom and concession facilities.

- Community Centers: A recreation center similar to the Northeast Center in Chesapeake Beach and Southern Community Center in Lusby is needed to serve central Calvert County. One in Prince Frederick would provide meeting and activity rooms for exercise activities, arts and crafts, performances and the like.

A parcel has been identified adjacent to the Edward T. Hall Aquatic Center as a possible location. The County is also looking for a small site with an existing building near or adjacent to Dunkirk Park to use as another community center.

- Chesapeake Beach Railroad Rightof-Way: The Chesapeake Beach Railroad ran from Washington D.C. to Chesapeake Beach until 1935. Today the corridor has the potential of becoming a pedestrian/ bicycle/ horseback riding trail for residents and promote tourism in Chesapeake Beach, North Beach and Owings. The total length of the corridor is 7.7 miles of which 4.3 miles are located within the MD 260 corridor. The off-road portion of the right-of-way (about 3.4 miles) involves 18 separate parcels. In May 1998, the County acquired a 104-acre tract that includes a portion of the right-of-way. The Town of Chesapeake Beach has completed the first segment of the Railway Trail and is working with the state to extend it further extend it. The County would be responsible for land acquisition and development outside the town boundary.

- Baltimore & Drum Point Railroad Trail: The path this was surveyed in 1868 with the goal of linking Baltimore to the deep water port at Drum Point. The right-of-way was acquired and construction began along the entire length. Most of it was graded and trestles were built for water crossings, but it was never finished. The railroad bed is still visible most of the 34 miles from where it enters Calvert County in Owings, to its terminus at Drum Point. The potential for the railroad to be used as a trail has long been recognized and has been included in the County's Open Space plans for many years, including linking together sites of the proposed War of 1812 StarSpangled Banner Hiking/Biking Trail.

- Kellam's Field Skate Park: On Gordon Stinnett Avenue, just southwest of Chesapeake Beach Town Hall, is the proposed location of a new skate park between 7,500 and 10,000 sq. ft. The facility would be secured by a fence and only be open during daylight hours.

- North Beach: The Town seeks to acquire and develop a 5,898-square foot corner lot adjacent to the San Francisco community at 2nd & Greenwood to create a Pocket Park and play area for children. It would include playground equipment, water fountain, and park benches. The Town has also been assembling parcels to enlarge the Robert W. Callis Memorial Park over a number of years. In addition, the town is seeking additional land for a Community Garden. And it’s asking for help in further developing the 30,000-square foot waterfront parcel at 3rd and Bay Ave. as a passive park with a sculpture garden and a fountain, benches and walkways.

- North Beach Nature Trail: Section A would extend the observation area to Burnt Oaks by connecting the overlook and Frederick Ave. through a recently acquired parcel of land. Section B is to have a Trail System from North Beach to Rose Haven in Anne Arundel County.

The first part of Section B would be a pedestrian/ biker pathway in North Beach beginning at 9th Street and Bay Ave. and extending north for 0.4 mile to the County line. This would include a

segment adjacent to the wetlands on the 15-acre Walton Parcel recently acquired by the Town.

The continuation of the trail would be an extension of the in-town trail from the Town line to Rose Haven. This part beyond the North Beach line in Anne Arundel County is in the planning stages and will require extensive coordination with the Rose Haven, Holland Point Citizen’s Association, Anne Arundel County, and Maryland State Highway Administration representatives.

- Calvert Marine Museum Addition: The property proposed for acquisition is located at 215 Lore Road in Solomons. The property is 1.10 acres with a single-family dwelling located on it and has approximately 60 feet of waterfront with a pier. The museum already owns the property directly behind it, purchased a number of years ago with local open space funds.

A possible Open Space Project would include expansion of the Calvert Marine Museum at Solomons.

- Biscoe Gray Heritage Farm: Over 200 acres were purchased in in 2002 and 2004, and the BOCC adopted a Master Plan in Dec. 2010. It calls for an on-site residency to provide security for livestock that would be a part of an educational program. While the plan mentions the possibility of renovation of the existing George Rice house, the potential purchase of the original Biscoe Gray home is considered to be a more viable option, should it become available. In addition to a residence, this property includes an original barn and other out buildings. A tobacco barn that would

have otherwise been destroyed was moved to the site and restored. In FY 2009, Calvert County received a grant from Preserve America to produce a master plan for the 196-acre portion of the property between the county road and Battle Creek. An access drive, parking area and horse trails have been completed. An entry drive will be constructed in 2014. In 2012, an African American Heritage Preservation Grant was received to rehab the George E. Rice House.

Many enhancements are planned for the 200+ acre Biscoe Gray property the county owns in Prince Frederick, which would showcase the life of a local African-American farmer.

- Chesapeake Hills Golf Course: This 149-acre facility, located in Lusby, was purchased by the County in 2008. The property features an 18-hole golf course, driving range, clubhouse and maintenance area. The facility is being operated as a public municipal course by Calvert County Parks and Recreation. County funding was allocated for various improvements including: painting and roofing the clubhouse, replacement of grill/pro shop HVAC, irrigation repairs, golf course improvements, a new maintenance facility and maintenance equipment. In FY 2015, the #2 green is planned to be renovated. Future improvements include renovation of the clubhouse and improvements to tees, greens, fairways, bunkers and driving range. The County is in the process of implementing the master plan for the golf course.

The County must submit this “wish list” for Program Open Space to the state by July 1 in order to be considered for possible state funding in FY 2015.

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Bringing Peace to Our Communities

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By Brian McDaniel Have you ever had a conflict with someone that you couldn't resolve on your own? Have you had issues in the community but didn’t know who to talk to in order to get on the path of resolution? Did you know that there is a place in Southern Maryland that specializes in making that happen?

Susan Rork is Executive Director for the Community Mediation Center of Calvert County (CMCC). The mission of the CMCC is to provide conflict management services through education and empowerment of people to create their own solutions. For Susan, her drive in life is to help build relationships – and help people just like you who trying to get through a tough situation.

After moving to Calvert County, she was seeking a volunteer opportunity to connect with the community and use her communications skills.

Susan believes that we are all on this earth to make life easier for each other, which is the inspiration behind her position at the CMCC. She took the training for the first

class of mediators of the newly organized Community Mediation Center of Calvert in 2006. The CMCC assists Calvert County residents, organizations and sometimes businesses, by providing alternative dispute resolution services. The Center is sponsored by a grant provided by the Maryland Mediation and Conflict Resolution Office (MACRO). Susan leads the day-to-day operations of the Center and is an Ex officio member on the Board of Directors. She is a Calvert County resident, a

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trained volunteer mediator and a certified Life Coach. She has a goal of bringing peace to the parties involved through mediation and working collaboratively with people to restore personal relationships as well as business relationships.

She does all of this voluntarily.

“I believe that folks want to get along,” says Susan. Though their group is small, they help many people each year repair what would’ve been left as broken relationships.

A quote on their website from Margaret Mead, a Cultural Anthropologist during the early to mid 1900’s reads, "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can Susan Rork. change the world. Indeed, it is the only Circuit Courts and States Attorney’s thing that ever has.”

Misunderstandings happen, which Office. The Maryland Community often escalate into a serious conflict Mediation movement was the vision of damaging relationships and even violent recently retired Maryland State behavior. Mediation helps. The CMCC Judiciary Chief Justice Bell. There are is a 501c3 not for profit organization 17 community mediation centers in and though the services are voluntary, Maryland. This past year the CMCC donations are always helpful and much had 130 mediations for the District and Circuit courts, the Sheriff’s Office, the appreciated.

There are several services listed on Detention Center, other agencies and their website including Community the community at large.

At the June BBG meeting Susan Mediation that assists individuals with a wide range of issues, including family made a joke to the group that “she was and neighborhood conflicts, landlord- back” because she hadn’t attended a tenant issues, group and organizational meeting in several months. In spirit, she conflicts and family care decisions for never left the BBG and we were excited elderly adults. They can also help in to have her active in the group again.

Susan is a selfless individual with a separation and divorce. And they have a ‘children in need’ service supported by passion for the community who is motithe district court. Parenting planning vated when conflict becomes peaceful and prisoner reentry mediations are also clarity. She spends countless hours listed as part of their free services to the working tirelessly to build the CMCC. community in addition to several more You can hear the passion Susan has about her position at the Center as she services that are listed.

“Folks experiencing conflict feel describes a successful mediation as angry, depressed, tense and sad. They “magic” when people finally hear each are disempowered,” Susan explains. other and begin to really listen to each Mediators are neutral and accept other’s issues resulting in the likelihood whoever comes to mediation by not that a solution to the problem would be judging or taking sides. Participants are found by the individuals themselves.

Susan describes the volunteers as assured that whatever they say in the mediation is kept confidential. By non-judgemental and very helpful committing to neutrality and confiden- individuals all sharing a common goal of tiality the mediators are offering a safe helping people in the community place for participants to have an open resolve their differences.

You have to admire that about and honest conversation about their someone who puts their own needs aside issues.

Data at the CMCC indicates that to better someone else’s life. Having 75% of CMCC’s mediations reach Susan in the BBG is refreshing as she fits agreement and 91% would recommend in with the BBG’s ongoing theme of mediation to others involved in conflict. community building.

Here’s how to contact her if you They are the only mediation center in the State of Maryland to partner with think she might be able to help you: Susan Rork a county Sheriff’s Office to offer citizens Email: calvertmediation@gmail.com and deputies mediation as an option to (443) 295 -7456 the traditional citizen complaint process. This program is called Operation True Perspectives (OTP).

About the Author: Brian “Crow” McDaniel is the owner Community Mediation Centers of Crow Entertainment, LLC and a resident of North have the backing of the state judicial Beach. He is a Ministry Leader at Chesapeake Church in and serves on the Board of Directors for the system, to include both District and Huntingtown, Bay Business Group.

Business Export Seminars Offered Two free workshops in July to help agricultural producers expand into foreign markets are being hosted by the Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) and the Southern United States Trade Association.

A workshop entitled, “Explore Exporting: Opportunities in Canada for U.S. Horticultural Products” will be held July 9 from 8:30 a.m. to noon at MDA headquarters in Annapolis. It is designed primarily for nursery and greenhouse growers to help them explore why and how they can increase sales and profit through exporting.

Although there is no fee to attend, advanced registration is required.

A second workshop entitled, “Expand Into International Markets: Exporting Food and Agricultural Products,” will be held July 10 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at MDA. This seminar will help attendees learn the basics of exporting. The Maryland Small Business and Technology Development Center will explain how to develop a successful international marketing plan. There is no fee to attend, but advanced registration is required.

For more information, contact Theresa Brophy at MDA at (410) 841-5781 or Kristin Core at SUSTA at (504) 568-5986.

Court Won’t Stop Dominion Project The Maryland Court of Appeals, the state’s highest court, has ruled that it would not hear the appeal of the Sierra Club in its effort to stop LNG exports from the Dominion Cove Point terminal.

Calvert County Circuit Court Judge James P. Salmon ruled in January 2013 that Dominion “unambiguously” has the right to export liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Cove Point.

Dominion went to court to resolve a dispute between itself and the Sierra Club regarding what activities are permitted within the existing industrial site under terms of a 2005 agreement signed by Dominion, the Sierra Club and the Maryland Conservation Council. Dominion and the MCC maintain that Dominion has the right to import and export LNG at the facility; the

Sierra Club argued that Dominion can only import LNG at the facility.

The Sierra Club first appealed to the Maryland Court of Special Appeals, which ruled in March that Judge Salmon was correct and Dominion could export LNG from Cove Point.

The Sierra Club appealed to the Maryland’s highest court, the Court of Appeals, which today said it would not hear the appeal, letting the appellate court ruling stand.

“Today’s decision coupled with the approval of the Maryland Public Service Commission and a favorable environmental assessment from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission puts the Cove Point LNG export project closer to reality,” said Michael Frederick, vice president-LNG Operations.

Protests Continue on Two Issues A group of Calvert residents went to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Headquarters in D.C. to protest the Cove Point LNG export proposal on Tues., June 24.

“We are deeply concerned about the health and safety of local residents,” said Tracey Eno of the group Calvert Citizens for a Healthy Community.

Dozens of protesters picketed for a week at FERC to protest FERC’s

handling of controversial U.S. exports of fracked natural gas. The protesters are demanding that FERC place a moratorium on all new gas export permits until the commission can better explore the ramifications of a recent U.S. Department of Energy report, which showed such exports could be worse than coal for the climate over the next two decades.

Gifts, Flowers and More at Beverly’s The new shop in Chesapeake Beach is becoming a hot spot for unique gifts, party supplies, beach items, specialty foods and so much more.

Beverly Dillon, who was the manager of Chesapeake Pharmacy for 27 years is the owner of the new Beverly’s Gifts and Flowers, at 7623 Bayside Rd., Chesapeake Beach, on the top of the hill on Rt. 261, just up from where she used to work.

Dillon also still works for owner Leo Mallard at Calvert-Arundel Pharmacy as well (at intersection of MD Rt. 2 and 260 in Owings). You may remember we previously reported in the Chesapeake Current that they lost their lease to CVS. Beverly says more than 100 people attended her grand opening and ribboncutting ceremony and traffic has been steady ever since. “It’s really been a success.

It was so good to be back in the community and I saw a lot of familiar faces coming by to wish me luck. I want to know me as the source for fresh flowers, balloons, party supplies, and unique gifts. I have a special Chesapeake Room and also carry local souvenirs, local for the beaches, the Chesapeake Bay and all of Maryland.”

She adds that for parties, you can call ahead and order your balloons so they are ready to go when you arrive. And although they do have some already made flower arrangements, you can special order flowers and corsages, too.

Like Chesapeake Pharmacy, Beverly’s carries upscale glassware, has a room filled with adorable nautical-theme items, books about the local community, cookbooks, candles, plus baby gifts, seasonal items, including lawn decor, outdoor flags, party supplies, cute greeting cards, a pet section, and much, much more.

They also have all your beach needs, such as umbrellas, chairs, sand toys for the kids, beach towels, and even sunscreen.

In addition, Beverly’s has a Kodak Photo Kiosk to print photos, and they can send and receive faxes for you.

There’s a Ladies Boutique room with Crabtree and Evelyn products, Feifish jewelry, and Wallaroo hats. “We carry both men’s and women’s Wallaroos –these are very special hats because they have an SPF of 50. So these hats are great for boaters and people who are outside a lot or

Chesapeake Beach Mayor Bruce Wahl, Sheriff Mike Evans, employee Phyllis Wills of Sunderland, Randy Dillon (Bev’s husband) and Beverly Dillon cut the ribbon to celebrate the grand opening of Beverly’s Gifts and Flowers.

have concerns about sun exposure.”

Beverly says among the most popular items she carries is Pepper’s Original Blue Crab Salsa. “We just can’t keep it on the shelves,” she says. “It flies out of here. It’s a must for Bay and crab lovers. We give samples on the weekends – you must come taste it!”

Beverly Dillon in her “Chesapeake Room” at Beverly’s Gifts & Flowers.

She also has specialty hot sauces, Chesapeake Bay Trading Company Coffee, and Chesapeake Chocolates from the Eastern Shore. “They come in milk, white and dark varieties and have nautical shapes. The chocolate crabs are very popular – they even come in a basket! There are sailboats, sand dollars, starfish – you have to see them – and taste them – to appreciate them!”

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Beverly’s Gifts and Flowers

7623 Bayside Rd. Chesapeake Beach (410) 257-0709 Hours are: M-F from 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Sat. & Sun. from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

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By Lyn Striegel

More About Revocable Trusts

Your Money Matter$ Last issue, I wrote about revocable living trusts, which have the primary goal of avoiding the probate process.

They make a lot of sense, so you may wonder why doesn’t everyone use a living trust? Primarily it’s because many people don’t understand what a living trust is. I call it the “last act of love and affection you can give to your loved ones.” Why? Because it makes it easy on the beneficiaries when you pass away. With a living trust, there is virtually nothing the beneficiaries need to do after a death. No probate, no filings, no legal fees, no public scrutiny, no court supervision. At a time when you hope your loved ones are mourning your death, they will not be faced with the added burden of going through the probate process.

Additionally, the legal costs involved in creating and, most importantly, funding the living trust are more expensive than the legal costs involved in creating a will and for that reason, some people opt to use a will.

Why is it more expensive to create

a living trust than a will? If you have a will, you will see language in the will relating to disposing of any property held by the deceased, real or personal.

No property is usually identified in the will. When the person dies, the PR and beneficiaries have the burden of figuring out what property the deceased owned in sole name that has to go through the probate process. Unless the deceased has left their affairs very well organized, this process itself can be a great burden on the beneficiaries.

The approach to a living trust is much different. When a person goes to an attorney to set up a living trust, that attorney must inquire into all assets held by the person. Every asset is discussed and a strategy to place each and every asset into the name of the trust is then used. A revocable living trust is absolutely useless to avoid probate if it is not properly funded.

That means, once the trust is completed, all assets must end up in the name of the trust. Remember, if no assets are held in sole name when you

die, there is no probate. In addition, to ensure that Grantors are always protected, regular reviews of the trust and the assets are necessary. As I tell my clients, once you have your living trust set up, you will no longer buy or hold any important assets in your sole name. All assets will be held in the name of the trust.

Proper funding of the trust is critical. For example, if a person owns a house in his or her sole name, a deed must be prepared to deed the property into the name of the person’s trust.

There are no transfer taxes or recording fees applicable to transferring a piece of real estate into a revocable living trust.

That’s because the trust is “revocable” meaning the Grantor can alter, amend or terminate the trust at any time. This is completely different from an irrevocable trust where no changes can be made and the property placed into the trust by the Grantor is literally given away and cannot be recovered.

If a person has a savings account in his or her sole name, the bank must be contacted to transfer that account into an account in the name of the trust, and so on. Every asset is checked and double checked and different strategies are used for different assets. The process is time intensive for the attorney and support staff and therefor costs more in legal fees than a will.

By the way, never pay for a living trust that does not include the funding of the trust. If you, as a client, are required to complete all of the forms and actions necessary to transfer assets

into the trust, chances are you will not follow-up and, without proper funding the trust, the trust will be useless to avoid probate and you will be wasting your money.

What about the contents of a living trust? As with a will, there is nothing you cannot address in a trust. The trust will discuss what happens when the Grantor dies, just like a will. For example, if you want your assets to go to your children but not when they turn 21, you can use language that will hold the assets in trusts for the children until they are older and hopefully wiser in their use of the assets. These matters can be addressed both in a will or a trust. However, the living trust offers one important protection not available in a will. If a living trust is created by a married couple, for example, both husband and wife are the trustees of the trust. If one of them becomes incapacitated, the other can serve as sole trustee and use the assets of the trust to protect the other.

There is so much more to say about living trusts. For more information, go to my website at LegalStriegel.com or use the Internet to educate yourself about “revocable living trusts.” The best approach all of us can take to protect ourselves is to educate ourselves.

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

We Take a Personal Interest - Protecting What You Value Most Hurricanes and Homeowners Insurance June is the start of Hurricane season (not that we are hunting for one) but there are some facts you should know about hurricanes and homeowners’ insurance.

If a storm does travel up the Chesapeake Bay and damages homes in our area, many homeowners will deal with a hurricane insurance deductible they may not have known was in their homeowners policy.

Hurricane deductibles are a result of Hurricane Andrew, which slammed into South Florida in 1992 and left insurers with $15.5 billion in losses. At the time, it was the costliest hurricane in U.S. history, although Hurricane Katrina now tops that list, according to the New York-based trade group Insurance Information Institute.

In Andrew's aftermath, insurers in coastal areas along the Atlantic seaboard and Gulf of Mexico now issue homeowners policies with a separate, percentage-based deductible for hurricane-related damage in addition to the standard homeowners deductible. Hurricane deductibles are now used in 19 states and the District of Columbia, the institute says.

How hurricane deductibles work When your policy has a hurricane deductible and one of those big storms hits, you typically will be on the hook for between 1 percent and 5 percent of your home's insured value before your coverage for the damage kicks in. The out-of-pocket cost can be much higher than what you'd face with the dollaramount deductibles commonly used for fire damage and theft.

If the home you insured for $300,000 has a 5 percent hurricane deductible, you would be responsible for the first $15,000 in hurricane damage as defined by the policy. With a standard, non-hurricane deductible, you might pay just the first $500 of a home insurance claim out of your own pocket.

Hurricane deductible 'triggers' A hurricane insurance deductible won't apply unless a certain threshold has been crossed and will vary from Insurance Company to Insurance Company. It may be activated when the National Weather Service issues a hurricane watch or warning or declares that a hurricane has reached a

particular level of intensity, the Insurance Information Institute says.

Review your policy The best action you can take is to review your homeowners policy now and understand what specific deductibles you may face.

In addition to hurricane deductibles, there may also be separate deductibles for wind damage.

It is also important to know that flood damage is not covered by your homeowner policy. Flood insurance is a separate policy administered by the Federal Government (visit for www.floodsmart.gov for more information).

Call me anytime at (301) 327-5284 to schedule a free insurance review.

About the Author: Rodney Githens is an insurance agent and owns Githens and Associates in Dunkirk.

Githens and Associates 2976 Penwick Lane, Suite 304 Dunkirk, MD 20754 (301) 327-5284 Email: Rodney.Githens@farm-family.com

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Garden Dirt

By Ray Greenstreet

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

Pollinator Party Time

Bet you didn't know that last week was National Pollinator Week.

I have to admit, I didn't know either. But while we may be a bit late to the party, it's not too late to get a piece of the action.

Pollinators are critical to our environment. For the fruit and seeds of plants to develop, pollen has to be transferred between two flowers of the same species which fertilizes it and enables the production of seeds.

This is the work of pollinators.

Without them, there would be no seed production and plants could not naturally reproduce. And US agriculture would be in serious trouble – and so would all of us. It is estimated that at least a third of the crops grown for food in the United States require pollination, and 80 percent of all flowering plants rely on pollinators for survival.

Honeybees are probably the most well-known pollinators. These little buggers are responsible for the production of more than $19 billion in food crops each year. But they don't go it alone; bats, birds, ants, beetles, flies, butterflies, moths, wasps, and even small mammals are all pollinators.

Today scientists are waving a red flag, concerned about the serious threats to pollinators and their habitats. As native vegetation is replaced by roadways, manicured lawns, crops and non-native gardens, pollinators lose the food and nesting sites that are necessary for their survival.

Many pollinators are migratory – and increased development means they have to travel further and further to reach their destination,

nectar and pollen sources throughout the growing season. Plant in clumps (3 or more of each plant) rather than a single plant to better attract pollinators. Go with a variety of flower colors and shapes to attract different pollinators. Flowers with bright colors, especially blue, yellow, red, and violet are attractive to pollinators, and during the night, flowers' fragrances are alluring.

Whenever possible, choose native plants. Native plants will

cially in yards in urban areas, contributes to the decline of pollinators, so applying any sort of pesticide should be done sparingly, and only after researching what the least-harmful varieties are for your situation. Use these products only when necessary, use the minimum amount required to be effective.

Ready to throw a pollinator party? Here are a few pollinatorattracting flowers that do well in our area:

Bee Pollinator on a Dandelion.

putting stress on the pollinator and in cases, threatening their survival.

Another concern is the overuse and improper application of pesticides, which kills both plants and pollinators. Pesticides are used in nearly every home, business, farm, school, hospital and park in the United States and are found almost everywhere in our environment.

We can take steps in our own yards, gardens, and neighborhoods, to create pollinator-friendly habitats, which can help to enable and sustain healthy populations of these critters that are crucial to our own survival.

A pollinator garden can be grown just about anywhere - from pots and flower boxes, to flowerbeds and meadows. Pollinators are attracted to flowers by their color and scent, not by where they are planted.

Choose plants that flower at different times of the year to provide

Purple-throated Carib Hummingbird Feeding.

Butterfly on Coneflower.

attract more native pollinators and can serve as larval host plants for some species of pollinators.

But regardless of the origin of the plants, whenever possible choose the "old-fashioned" varieties. Many varieties have been bred to look and smell more attractive to us, but in the process they have been stripped of accessible nectar and pollen.

Pollinators need water for survival and providing a source of water for them in your yard means they don't have to travel as far to get a drink. This reduces their stress and increases the time available for pollination. A bird bath or dish of water set in a shady area is all that's needed. Give insects a place to land – place corks that will float on the surface or rocks that provide a surface just above water level.

Cleaning and refilling the water bowl on a regular basis will help keep it from becoming a mosquito breeding ground.

Keep a few areas of your yard "wild" - such as along a hedge row or other edge habitat that isn't heavily used. This allows pollinators to make their homes without being disturbed.

Overzealous pesticide use, espe-

• Aster • Bee balm • Black Eye Susan • Cardinal flower • Coneflower • Cosmos • Fuchsia • Geranium • Honeysuckle • Lavender • Mint (in containers) • Phlox • Nasturtium • Sage • Shasta Daisy • Sunflower • Verbena • Zinnia

Keeping Bee Hives for Pollination.

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

In 2000, Ray and his wife Stacy, began Greenstreet Growers, a wholesale growing operation on their 65-acre Lothian farm. In 2005, they opened Greenstreet Gardens, a retail nursery and gift store. Last year Greenstreet Gardens grew to include a second retail store in Alexandria, VA.

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Pride & Joy Org Shake-Up In AA Schools Incoming Anne Arundel County Schools Superintendent George Arlotto has submitted a reorganization plan to the Board of Education (BOE). He calls the plan fiscally responsible and is aimed at providing more support to students and staff, increasing efficiency, and enhancing collaboration between departments and offices across the school system.

The new structure, which goes into effect on July 1, does not increase administrative positions and, through realignments and reclassifications, will save the school system approximately $100,000 in the coming year.

It eliminates the Chief of Staff position in Anne Arundel County Schools in favor of a second Deputy Superintendent, who will oversee Curriculum & Instruction; Advanced Studies & Programs; Professional Growth & Development; and Partnerships, Development, & Marketing. Current Deputy Superintendent Arlen Liverman will oversee the Office of School Performance, Student Support Services, Equity and Accelerated Student Achievement, and Human Resources.

Dr. Arlotto, who assumes his new position on July 1, said he worked closely with Interim Superintendent Mamie J. Perkins on the new structure.

“Mrs. Perkins and I have had many, many conversations in recent weeks regarding her observations over the last 11 months and my observations from being in this school system for the last eight years,” Dr. Arlotto said. “Through our separate lenses we have concurred on almost every one of these changes, which are designed to fine-tune a school system that is already one of the best in the state of Maryland and take us to

that next level.”

The BOE approved three appointments as part of the reorganization. They are: - Dr. Maureen McMahon, currently Assistant Superintendent for Advanced Studies & Programs, to Deputy Superintendent for Academics & Strategic Initiatives.

- Mary Tillar, currently Executive Director of Special Education, to Assistant Superintendent for Advanced Studies & Programs.

- Carol Ann McCurdy, currently Senior Manager for Advanced Studies & Programs, to Director of Partnerships, Development & Marketing.

“First and foremost, these are three outstanding people who have been leaders in our school system for a long time,” Dr. Arlotto said.

“I am very excited about what the future holds for them and for our school system, and thrilled about the assistance they will be able to provide those who fill their shoes as we move forward.”

Dr. Arlotto said he hopes to fill the Director of Special Education position in the near future and have that person in place well before the new school year starts.

The Superintendent of Schools has the ability each year to provide the Board of Education with information regarding structural changes to the organization. Mrs. Perkins said she had formulated many thoughts regarding possible changes but delegated the final decisions to Dr. Arlotto once the BOE decided on him to be the school system’s next Superintendent.

“It only makes sense that the organizational chart reflects his beliefs as to how best to move the school system forward,” she said.

Middle Schools Get New Officers Pledging their commitment to school safety, County Executive Laura Neuman and Chief of Police Kevin Davis have announced the addition of three additional positions to the School Resource Officer Program. These new positions will be effective at the beginning of the next school year. Currently, the Anne Arundel County Police Department has 21 school resource officers: 13 are assigned to the 12 public high schools, two are assigned to the Phoenix Academy, and six are assigned to the 19 middle schools.

This new plan, discussed when the County Executive added 30 new police officer positions as part of her Fiscal Year 2015 budget, will go into effect in August of 2014.

“Sadly, since the tragic Sandy Hook Elementary shooting 18 months ago, there have been numerous similar, violent incidents at schools across the country, including a shooting this month at a high school in Oregon,” said County Executive Neuman.

“This should not be accepted as the new normal. I remain committed to making our schools a true sanctuary for our children to grow and learn, and adding these additional officers is part of my long-term vision for school safety.”

One of the best features of the nationally recognized Anne Arundel County Police SRO program is the consistent, crime prevention presence of fully uniformed police officers in

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schools each day. These officers respond to calls for service, proactively patrol school grounds, investigate crimes, and maintain partnerships with parents, faculty and community members. Officers get to know the students, their families, the circumstances of their lives and the challenges they face.

“School Resource Officers play a pivotal role in the safety of schools, but most importantly, in the success of our students,” said Anne Arundel County Police Chief Kevin Davis. “These officers are mentors, role models and trusted adults who build relationships of respect and trust with students. Their impact is immeasurable as they often pre-empt potential problems before they arise.”

The School Resource Unit facilitates combined training related to all-hazard planning, emergency preparation and violence prevention. They also provide training to Anne Arundel County Public Schools personnel on matters of mutual concern.

Although local schools are overwhelmingly safe, warm and inviting locations, there is an unfortunate reality that we’ve seen all too frequently of late in this country and that is violence in schools. These additional positions only help increase the visibility of law enforcement in and around school campuses.

CSM Program Earns National Accreditation For Sunny Sunny Schemery, a good day is one that includes looking at bacteria under a microscope. “My friends ask, ‘Why do you want to look at blood and body fluids?’ and I say, ‘Because it’s fun.”

The fun she’s having as a Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) student at the College of Southern Maryland is providing Schemery, 22 of Leonardtown, with the skills she needs for a high-demand healthcare career.

Projections from the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics indicate that the job outlook for medical and clinical lab technologists and technicians is expected to increase at 22 percent between 2012 and 2022 to meet the need for an estimated 70,600 new jobs.

To meet the growing demand, CSM is offering a Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) associates degree program that has earned accreditation from the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS).

“Accreditation is a means of external review that provides assurance to our students that the program meets national education standards. This accreditation means that our students are getting the training they need to be successful,” said CSM Health Sciences Division Chair Dr. Laura Polk. “Students are getting the academic and practical education they need to be effective in the profession.”

CSM’s two-year program, including one summer session, prepares students to work as a member of a diagnostic healthcare team that performs routine and automated procedures under the supervision of a medical technologist or pathologist. MLTs perform tests that include complete blood counts, urinalysis, cross matching blood for transfusion, identify-

CSM medical laboratory technician program students Sunny Schemery of Leonardtown, left, and Diana Asumang of Waldorf work with a complete blood count (CBC) analyzer to test a specimen sample during a lab class at the La Plata Campus.

ing pathogenic organisms and chemical analysis of blood and other body fluids. Graduates can apply to take the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Board of Certification exam to obtain national certification as a medical lab technician. To date, CSM graduates have a 100 percent pass rate for ASCP certification and a 100 percent employment rate.

Each fall, a new cohort of MLT students begins the program and moves through their coursework together. A major aspect of the program is hands-on training through clinical rotations in a hospital clinical laboratory at Calvert Regional Medical Center, MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital and MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center, with more clinical sites being added.

CSM’s New Volleyball Coach The College of Southern Maryland Lady Hawks welcome volleyball head coach Ashley Wolfe back to the same college where as a player she earned All-American Honorable Mention from the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA).

“To have a coach who knows the community college system as well as Ashley is an asset. She understands what it takes to be a successful student-athlete - the balancing act of classes and games - because she did it herself,” said CSM Athletics Coordinator Nick Williams.

Wolfe graduated in 2008 from Patuxent High School where she played junior varsity and varsity volleyball as a middle hitter/blocker. She earned an associate degree in criminal justice from CSM in 2010 and transferred to Webber International University, Florida, where she continued her academic pursuits as a student-athlete. She earned a bachelor’s degree in security management in 2012 and works for the Navy at Patuxent River Naval Air Station.

“Ashley was a great student athlete here at CSM and is a wonderful caring person,” said CSM Director of Student Life and Athletics Michelle Ruble, Wolfe’s former volleyball coach. “I was drawn to her drive and determi-

Ashley Wolfe.

nation and I know she will transfer the qualities and passion she had as a player to her new role as a coach. She has a quiet demeanor overall, but is a fierce competitor and her coaching skills are impressive.”

Wolfe has coached five teams with several clubs including Southern Maryland Juniors, Bay Area Volleyball Academy, IMPACT Volleyball and Southern Maryland Volleyball Club.

For information on CSM’s sports teams, visit csmd.edu/Athletics/.

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Fireworks, Local Celebrations and More!

On The

Wed. July 3 Fireworks Over the Bay: Come to Chesapeake Beach to celebrate Independence day! Visit the scenic Railway Trail, stop by the Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum or spend the day at the Chesapeake Beach Water Park. Then stick around for the waterside fireworks. (Rain date, July 5).

Free!

Celebration of Freedom: Herrington on the Bay/ Herrington Harbour launch an awesome fireworks display over the Chesapeake Bay at dark for the community. Free.

Thurs. July 4 Shady Side July 4th Parade: The annual Shady Side Independence Day Parade runs through the streets of this small South County community. The parade is a free community event.

Floats, celebrities and politicians, marchers, clowns, bicyclists, and decorated vehicles will participate in the parade, which begins at 10:00 a.m. at Cedarhurst Rd. and ends at the Shady

American Flag Retiring Ceremony: Friday, July 4, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at Kings Landing Park in Huntingtown. Happy Independence Day! Learn all about the Unites States flag and to learn the proper way to burn an old or damaged flag by participating in a Flag Retiring Ceremony. If you have an old flag you would like to retire, please bring it with you. The ceremony will end at noon, but if you bring a picnic lunch you are welcome to stay and eat with us under Side Community Center on Snug the pavilion! Free! Family Event, all Harbor Rd. Each float or vehicle will ages, adults required to stay with be assigned a number and a position children. the morning of the parade.

Participants should be at the staging Boat Parade/ Festivities/ Fireworks: areas no later than 9:30 a.m. on the Spend the day at Solomons Island morning of July 4th. Trophies and watching the boat parade and enjoying ribbons will be awarded!

This traditional small-town Independence Day Parade has become a local South County favorite event. Everyone is invited! Entry is free! If you would like more information, please contact Here are the traffic plans released by Calvert Sharon Sudduth, Parade Chairperson, County for the fireworks in the beaches and at at (410) 507-3177.

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Fireworks Cruise: Come aboard the Wm. B. Tennyson at 8:00 p.m. at the Calvert Marine Museum in Solomons for the best view in town and delicious hors d’oeuvres. Adults $37. Sorry no children under 7. Advance registration required by Thurs., Jun 27. For more information or to purchase cruise tickets, please contact Melissa McCormick at (410) 326-2042, ext.

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Solomons Island for Independence Day celebrations. The Maryland State Highway Administration and the Calvert County Highway Maintenance Department will assist with traffic direction. There will be Calvert County Sheriff’s deputies posted at all intersections with heavy traffic flow to ensure compliance with the traffic flow plan.

Traffic Plan for Twin Beaches on Thurs., July 3 The traffic plan is set up to eliminate all left hand turns on a portion of Route 261 going through the Twin Beaches, eliminating the need to stop traffic randomly and enabling traffic to flow with minimal stopping. The centerline of Route 261 will be blocked with delineation devices that will prohibit vehicles from making U-turns.

Traffic north of Route 260 along Route 261 on the east side of Route 261 must make right turns and exit left on 5th Street to Boyd’s Turn Road to Route 260. Traffic on the west side of Route 261 must make a right turn and exit on 27th Street to G Street to Route 260.

Traffic south of Route 260 along Route 261 on the east side of Route 261 must make a right turn and must turn left onto Route 260. Traffic on the west side of Route 261 must turn right and continue along Route 261 to Summer City Blvd or continue south to Ponds Wood Road and proceed to Maryland Route 4.

Traffic Plan for Solomons Fireworks on Fri., July 4 All southbound traffic will be prohibited from gaining access to Solomons Island for approximately one hour after the fireworks display ends.

There will be a sign on the north end of Glascock Field indicating the exit on that end of the field will be for St. Mary's County traffic only.

The road in front of the Solomons Island Visitor

Photo by Bruce Wahl.

Center will be shut down completely from the St. Mary's exit from Glascock Field to Rt. 2.

The exit from Glascock Field to Rt. 2 will allow traffic to flow northbound in the southbound lane. This traffic will exit onto Rt. 4 North at the exit across from Roy Rogers. There will be lane delineation devices separating the northbound and southbound lanes of Rt. 2 from Glascock Field to the exit onto Rt. 4.

All traffic leaving Solomons Island beyond Glascock Field will continue north along Rt. 2 to the access to Rt. 4 just north of Boomerang’s Restaurant. Motorists needing to travel south can proceed to the light at Patuxent Point Parkway to make the left onto southbound Rt. 4.

The access for southbound traffic to exit to go under the Thomas Johnson Bridge will be blocked with delineating devices.

The exit for northbound traffic to gain access onto Rt. 2 at the base of the bridge will be blocked with delineating devices.

The median crossovers in front of Patuxent Plaza and the Navy Rec Center will be blocked off with delineating devices.

All traffic exiting Dowell Road will be denied access to Rt. 4 at Dowell Road. Dowell Road traffic will be made to turn right onto Rt. 765 to Coster Road. Motorists needing to travel south will continue to the light at Rt. 760 to gain access to the southbound lanes of Rt. 4.

Renaissance Festival Goes to Appeals The plan to move the Maryland Renaissance Festival to a 238-acre farm along Upper Pindell Road off MD Route 4 in Lothian is now moving to the appeals stage.

Anne Arundel County Administrative Hearing Officer Douglas Hollman has denied the Festival's application seeking a special exception and two variances one week after a hearing on the issue. The Renaissance Festival is allowed to operate in the RA (residential-agricultural) zone but must gain approval through a special exception to move forward.

Hollman denied both variances, and the special exception.

President and General manager Jules Smith tells the Chesapeake Current that he has filed notice of his intention to appeal.

He has 30 days following the decision to file an appeal.

“We always knew this would end up at the appeals board, so now we are refining the plan,” he told us.

Two of the specific standards refer to roadways and access. Requirements state that the Renaissance Festival must have direct access to an arterial road, which the proposed property does not. And also, it must not be located on a scenic or historic road. The proposed tract of land is along Upper Pindell Road, which has been

Photo courtesy of the Maryland Renaissance Festival.

designated as a scenic and historic route.

“I don’t think the issue is with the site plan, or where things would be located.

The y seem to be most concerned about access to Rt. 4, which should not be a consideration at this point. But we will work with officials on that,” Smith told us.

He added,” I paid close attention at the hearing to the folks who spoke. I don’t see anything that can’t be worked through. It just comes down to people not wanting something. And then I can’t work through that.”

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Dear Chesapeake Current readers, The Southern Maryland Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. each year supports a local Southern Maryland 501(c)(3) and the Jack and Jill Foundation of America with a monetary donation. For the 2013-2014 program year, the Southern Maryland Chapter of Jack and Jill, Inc. raised funds to support Ruth’s Miracle Group Home, Inc. (RMGH) located in Lusby, and the Boys and Girls Clubs of Southern Maryland (BGCSM). Both organizations’ missions match the goals of the Jack and Jill organization.

The Southern Maryland Chapter of Jack and Jill raised $2,340.71 for RMGH. The Southern Maryland Chapter started the 2013-2014 service-year with a Taste of Southern Maryland Wine Tour, on Oct. 26, 2013. The tour of three great wineries, right in our Southern Maryland backyard, raised $1,038.04 for the Boys and Girls Club of Southern MD. In total, the Southern Maryland Chapter of Jack and Jill raised $5,962.50.

Thanks to the very generous sponsorship and donations received, the Southern Maryland Chapter was able to provide and promote a safe and enjoyable fitness event for the community, and encourage a commitment to regular exercise and stewardship of the recreational spaces in Southern Maryland.

The Southern Maryland Chapter proudly recognizes the following sponsors for their outstanding contributions: Gold Sponsor: Dominion LNG Bronze Sponsor: Medstar Southern Maryland Hospital Victory and Food Sponsors: Grand Canyon University, Calvert Memorial Hospital, Giant, Safeway, and MOMs Organic Market Friends of SOMDJJ: Excelis, Inc.; Reid and Reid Bus Service Community Service and giving are the cornerstones of the Southern Maryland Chapter of Jack and Jill. The Southern Maryland Chapter has participated in local and National Community Service events with a focus on improving the quality of life, particularly for women and children.

Recent projects include donating back packs and school supplies to elementary schools in Calvert, Charles and St. Mary’s counties, sending care packages to Troops overseas, hosting a car wash to benefit the Charles County Children’s Aid Society, donating books to Toys for Tots, collecting can goods for the Southern Maryland Food Pantry, donating supplies

The Southern MD Chapter of Jack and Jill makes its 2014 Check Presentation to Ruth Miracle Group Home. (Left to right) Cassandra Okwumabua RMGH Board Member; Veronica Alston, RMGH President and CEO; Rev. Silvester Hampton, RMGH Board Chair; SOMD Chapter President Rane Franklin; Jill Rechord Monegain, SO MD Chapter President Elect.

Southern MD Chapter of Jack and Jill makes its 2014 Check Presentation to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Southern MD. (Left to right) Cassandra Okwumabua BGCSM Board Member; Joy Hill Whitaker, BGCSM Chief Professional Officer; SOMD Chapter President Rane Franklin; Jill Rechord Monegain, SO MD Chapter President Elect.

to Project Echo, and participating in Relay for Life.

In the past, Southern Maryland chapter has provided a monetary donation to the Tri County Youth Services Bureau, Barstow Acres Community Center, the Bryant Dent Foundation, the Ronald McDonald House, the Charles County Children’s Aid Society, and the Building the Dream, MLK Exhibit. To learn more visit somdjj.org.

Jill Rechord-Monegain, President Jacqueline Gray, Editor Southern Maryland Chapter Jack and Jill of America, Inc.

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Northern Teachers Speak Out Dear Chesapeake Current readers, This year, during the Calvert County budget process, a large number of teachers in the county, including many from Northern High School, spoke at meetings of the county commissioners expressing the hardships the five-year near freeze in teacher pay has had on educators in Calvert County. In response, the county commissioners voted a $1.9 million increase in the county education budget intended to pay for a one-year step increase (as required by the contract between the county and teachers) and a very small pay increase. Now, the elected county board of education has chosen to redirect that money to other purposes and to deny teachers the intended pay increase.

We, the teachers of Northern High School, can no longer sit by as the county again violates our negotiated employment contract, freezing our pay for another year.

The teacher contract includes a pay scale. A teacher in his or her first year is paid an agreed upon amount.

A teacher in the fifth year of the contract is paid more, a teacher in the 10th year is paid more, etc.

These pay steps allow teachers to buy homes, pay for their children’s educations and generally take care of their families. In the last five years, teachers have been given only one step increase. So, for five years, the county has been in violation of our agreed upon employment contract.

At the same time, we have seen large increases in our required contributions to the Maryland State Retirement and Pension System (still one of the worst teacher retirements in the nation, we lose many teachers who move to nearby states whose retirement plans are much more lucrative), increases in medical costs (2014-2015 teacher contributions are increasing another 13 percent) and steady cost of living increases with which we are not keeping up. The net effect of this freeze has been a steady and substantial decrease in compensation for teachers working in Calvert County.

Everyone in the county is aware that Maryland schools are rated as the best in the nation, and that Calvert County schools are consistently rated as the best in the state. Part of that success can certainly be attributed to the county’s ability to attract and retain the best teachers from good colleges across the country. We question whether that success can continue under the current circumstances.

Over the last few years, we have seen a large number of Northern teachers retire before they might otherwise have chosen to, leave Northern for teaching jobs elsewhere and, most sadly, leave teaching altogether for more lucrative careers in the private sector. Again this year, we are losing very good teachers who cannot justify staying at Northern while seeing the compensation they depend upon to take care of their families diminish. This is no doubt an element in Northern falling out of the U.S. News and World Report rankings as one of the best high schools in America for the first time in years.

Calvert County is the 13th wealthiest county in the nation, according to Forbes magazine, with a median household income of $92,395 and a median home price of $368,100, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. This is an accomplishment for which we should all be proud, but one that makes it a very expensive place for teachers’ families. One very committed young Northern teacher about to start his sixth year in the county, but who has received only one pay step since signing his initial contract, reports that rent for his one-bedroom apartment in the county consumes well over 40 percent of his take-home pay. Were he married with children, how could he possibly remain in his job?

When county budgets are tight and the increasing costs of education are straining county education budgets, shouldn’t teachers expect to work for less? The fact is that new education mandates from the federal and state governments are the things straining local school board budgets. No Child Left Behind, Race to the Top, Common Core, and the new Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers, all programs now required by law, are and will continue to cost Calvert County tens of millions of dollars as new staffing, technology, classroom materials and multimillion-dollar software packages are required to comply with their requirements.

It is unfair to place the cost of these federal and state mandates on the backs of teachers. If U.S. and Maryland governments require massive increases in the cost of education, those governments need to fund those increases. Teachers should not see their pay frozen year after year to pay for the new demands placed on schools by the state and federal departments of education.

Teachers in Maryland are prohibited by law from striking.

Further, Maryland denies teachers the right to binding arbitration (a lesson local educators learned in 2009, when we won an arbitration against the Calvert County Board of Education for initially breaking our contract and the board simply decided to ignore the arbitrator’s decision). The only option left to county teachers is to protest by doing less. Calvert County teachers voluntarily work long hours beyond the contractual school day, planning and grading at home, working for free at events like Back to School Night, freshman orientation, graduation, overnight field trips, etc. In the coming school year, we will have to consider boycotts of these voluntary acts as the only way we can protest the county’s continual violation of our contract and negotiated pay structures. No one wants to do this, but what are our options?

The Calvert County Board of Education needs to apply the money allocated to the 2014-2015 budget by the county commissioners for teacher pay to that purpose.

Further, the commissioners and school board need to plan budgets so teacher pay steps can be restored in future years. Calvert County teachers can no longer afford to see their families suffer to pay for

educational mandates from the state and national governments over which we have no control.

The writers are Northern High School teachers.

Carrie Bonalewicz, Kimberleigh Booros, Rachael Chipkin, Gary Clites, Robin R. Clites, J. Seth Cranford, Paul E. Crickenberger, Jamie Culp, Linda M. Curry, Kathryn Dangin, Lisa M. Davis, K.J. Delamer, Kat Downs, Sara Duckett, Kellie B. Ekelund, Erin Frere, Casey Golden, Lisa K. Hanlon, Devin Hall, Charity Harbeck, Brian C. Himes, Erin Hitchman, Virginia Hoffman, Theresa Jackson, Charlene Johnson, Christine Jones, Stacy Karcesky, Marshall Kawecki, Lisa Lacey, Monica Laserna, Victoria Longsworth, Kristen Lowder, Penny Martin, Stephanie L. Milton, Annie Mooney, Danielle Morrow, Jacqueline A. Mulvey, Justine Novy, Ellen Oldham, Bonnie Peterson, Shawn Powell, Michael Pugliesi, Robert Riccardo, Kevin Richter, Dorothy H. Richards, John D. Rossi, Laura Rozengota, Nora Shockley, Matthew Smith, Robert M. Sparks, Elizabeth Towle, Melissa Trost, Sandy T. Walker, Joanne Weiland, Rich Wolcott and Janette Wysocki, Owings.

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One Opinion on Animal Shelter Issue Dear Chesapeake Current and Calvert County Residents, Recently, there has been a great deal of talk about an animal shelter for Calvert County. Currently, all animals found running at large are taken to Tri County Animal Shelter in Hughesville. Tri County is run by the Charles County Government and serves Charles, St Mary's and Calvert Counties. Calvert County does pay to use the Tri county Animal Shelter. Tri County Animal Shelter is not large enough to accommodate all three counties, and quite honestly, is poorly managed as well.

It is my understanding that the biggest issue with Calvert County having its own shelter is the cost. This is understandable, as the upfront cost would be great. That being said, we are currently paying Tri County to house our animals annually as it is. In addition to that, if run properly, animal control facilities can actually make money for the county. Calgary, in Canada, is a huge city. If it were a city in the USA, it would be the third largest city in the US. It's huge.

Currently, there are over 111,000 animals licensed in Calgary. I won't bore you with the details, but I will tell you that due to the way that their animal control is run, 95% of

the animals that enter Calgary Animal Control walk back out of the door, as opposed to the under 50% that walk out of Tri County. Only 5% of Calgary animals are euthanized as opposed to the over 50% at Tri County. Dog bites are at an all time low and public safety when it comes to animals is at an all time high. More importantly to those running the Calvert County Government, the Calgary Animal Control actually makes money for the city. Yes, they have a $1.8million surplus. $1.8 million.

Wouldn't it be nice to have an efficiently run animal shelter right here in Calvert County that would actually make the county money, instead of paying Tri County to mismanage Calvert County animals?

It's an election year. This is the time to start taking about this. Hopefully, this is not falling on deaf ears and our local candidates are listening.

Thank you, Kirstyn Northrop Cobb Owings

Invitation to SailFree Dear Chesapeake Current readers, Chesapeake Region Accessible Boating (CRAB) is dedicated to making the thrill of sailing a reality for physically and developmentally disabled individuals.

Join us for our next SailFree at Sandy Point State Park in Annapolis on June 29. Come and experience the joy of sailing on the Chesapeake Bay. There is no charge for this event. Our experienced skippers will be taking groups of up to five people at a time out on the Bay in our Freedom 20 sailboats. The Freedom 20 is a very stable and safe sailboat, specially designed to accommodate disabled sailors and crew.

We are equipped to easily accommodate guests in wheelchairs.

Our volunteers are skilled at

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comfortably moving people from chair to boat and back using our custom folding bench to easily slide aboard.

We will be welcoming guests and sailing from our dock at Sandy Point Marina from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Sun. June 29. Please bring sunscreen, a hat, and drinking water.

CRAB will provide PFDs (life jackets) for everyone.

We sail even if it's raining lightly.

Weather on the Bay can change quickly, so please check our website for last minute updates or cancellations. crabsailing.org or call (410) 626-0273 for more info.

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Joey Albright, 20 Joseph Michael "Joey" Albright, age 20, of Chesapeake Beach, passed away Wed., June 11, 2014.

He was the loving son of Jack and Kristie Albright, loving brother of Zachary, Shannon and Kiersten Albright. He is also survived by his grandparents; Carole and James Guthrie, Claudia and Henry Albright, and his very special aunt "Nenny."

Joey was born in Prince Frederick and attended Huntingtown High School. He loved music and was especially fond of writing song lyrics. Because Joey was a free spirit, he enjoyed Moto-cross competitions at Budd’s Creek and had trophies to show for his wins. He also performed "glove light shows."

Joey always cherished his time with family and friends and especially his trips to spend time with his grandparents, pop-pop and mamaw, his loving uncle BoBo and his special aunt Jennie.

He will be deeply missed by all his family but they know they will see their Joey in Heaven.

Services were held on Wed., June 18, 2014 at the Lee Funeral Home Calvert and interment at Chesapeake Highlands Memorial Gardens, Port Republic.

Sam Beaton, 83 Samuel Edgar Beaton, age 83, of Prince Frederick, and a former resident of Lewes, DE and Chesapeake Beach, passed away June 10, 2014. He was born Nov. 13, 1930 in Sedley, VA to Samuel Richard and Lizzie May (Raiford) Beaton.

Sam enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1948 and served until being discharged as a Sergeant Sept. 10, 1953.

He was a drywall contractor for many years and retired in 2011 as the Maintenance Director of The Rehoboth Beach Country Club. Sam was a life member of Stallings –

Williams American Legion Post # 206 of Chesapeake Beach, MD. He was a Ford truck enthusiast and loved to fish.

Surviving are his four children Wayne Beaton and his wife Wendy of Alexandria, VA; Rick Beaton and his companion Valerie of Woodbridge, VA; Nancy Lago and her husband Fred of Huntingtown; and Brenda Poole and her husband Donald of Prince Frederick; eight grandchildren, Sam and Shelby Murphy of Prince Frederick, Aaron and Sierra Beaton of Alexandria, Eric and Sean Beaton of Woodbridge and Tommy and Kristi Lago of Huntingtown, and a great granddaughter Molly Lago and a brother Leland Beaton of Smithfield, VA. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister Lois Beaton and his wife Linda L. Beaton.

Memorial contributions may be made to Stallings – Williams Post # 206 American Legion, P.O. Box 428, Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732.

Interment will be at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham. Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

Don Campbell, 79 Donald E. Campbell, “Don”, “Pop Pop”, age 79, a 40 year resident of Edgewater, died Wed., June 11 at Anne Arundel Medical Center, surrounded by his family.

Born Feb. 27, 1935 to the late Donald and Myrtle Campbell, Don owned Campbell Drywall and also worked as a horse trainer for many years. He was the trainer for Ardent Arab, which won the West Virginia Breeder Classic Horse Race and a horse named Delaware River, who grew into a multiple stake horse under the careful and loving management of the Campbell team. He also enjoyed fishing and hunting.

He is survived by his four sons; William A Campbell of Tracy’s Landing, Don Campbell Jr. of Annapolis, Kenneth Campbell of Odenton and Robert Campbell of Annapolis.

Also survived by eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Pamela.

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Margaret Crawford, 82 Margaret E. Crawford was born Jan. 15, 1932 and passed away June 16, 2014. She was the beloved wife of Milton W. Crawford.

She was the mother of Gary Crawford (Lisa) of Churchton, MD and Laura Holmes (Barry) of Bishopville, MD. She was the grandmother of Amie Crawford, Matthew Crawford, Kendall Holmes and Baylie Holmes, and the sister of Clinton L. Payne of Coventry, RI. Hardesty Funeral Home in Galesville handled arrangements.

Millie Floria, 100 Mildred “Millie” Harper Floria, of Long Beach, MD died peacefully of natural causes on Fri., June 13, 2014 at Frederick Memorial Hospital in Frederick, MD, after a brief hospitalization. She was born on May 9, 1914 in Washington, DC, and recently had a large celebration with family and friends for her 100th birthday.

She spent her early years in South East Washington, DC, later moved to Hyattsville, MD where she raised her family, and retired to Long Beach, MD, where she lived until her death.

She stayed at home raising her family while her husband served overseas in WW II. She was an excellent chef, seamstress, and an avid reader of thousands of books, which she read up until the last months of her life. She converted to Catholicism in her young adulthood and was a devout Catholic for the rest of her life. She provided meals and support to young priests and seminary students, and maintained those close relationships until her death. She was proud that her memory never weakened, and that she was able to fully enjoy her entire life with her large family and numerous friends and neighbors. She was a member of St. John Vianney parish in Prince Frederick, and was a founding member of the Ladies of St. Leonard.

She is survived by her four loving children: son, George F. Floria and wife Patricia, Upper Marlboro; son, William E. Floria and wife, Nancy, Frederick, MD; daughter, E. Michelle “Shelly” Smith, and husband, Frank, Adamstown, MD; and son, Joseph Floria, and wife Patricia, of Huntingtown. She is also survived by her loving grandchildren: son and daughter of George and Patricia, George B. Floria, Upper Marlboro, and Teresa Floria Black Fairfax, VA; son and daughters of William and Nancy, William Floria, Jr. and wife, Diane Jefferson, MD; Mary Kathleen Troxell and husband, Daniel New Market, MD; Marisa Floria Probert and husband, Carl, Frederick, MD; and Angela Floria Weir and husband, Christopher, New Market, MD; daughters and sons of Michelle and Frank; Amy Smith McGreevy and husband, Matthew of Frederick, MD; Shannon Smith Houck, Frank D. Smith and wife Missy of Hagerstown, MD and Jordan Smith; son and daughter of Joseph and Patricia, Christopher

Floria and wife, Jill Prince Frederick, and Stacy Floria Halbert and husband Jeffrey of Owings.

She is also survived by 34 greatgrandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, greatnieces and great-nephews and their families, as well as by many loving friends from around the world and the caring relatives and neighbors in Long Beach that looked in on her regularly so that she could live independently until her death. Her presence in the lives of those who knew and loved her will be greatly missed.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Bruno G. Floria, parents, William and Molly Harper, brothers William III and Phillip “Archie”, and sisters Clara, Ethel, and Mary Allana.

Services celebrating her life and eternal peace in Heaven were held at Lee Funeral Home in Owings, and a funeral mass was held at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, Prince Frederick, on Thurs., June 19, 2014.

Interment followed at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Suitland.

Memorial donations in her name may be made to Calvert Hospice or Hospice of Frederick County, MD. Lee Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

Raymond Johnson, 83 Raymond F. Johnson, Jr., age 83 of Huntingtown, formerly of Lusby, and Paradise, CA passed away Sun., June 22, at his home with his family by his side.

Mr. Johnson received his Masters Degree in Logistics Engineering from University of Southern California and graduated from the United States Naval Academy, class of 1955. He retired as a Lieutenant Commander in the U.S. Navy, was a naval aviator and served in Viet Nam. After retiring from the Navy in 1975 he worked as a civilian contractor as a logistics engineer and retired from that position in 1994. He loved his family and they were always foremost in his life.

Mr. Johnson was active in his church, singing in the choir, served as a Sunday School superintendent and taught Bible study classes. In his younger days he enjoyed playing golf and coached his children's baseball teams. He was quite the handyman, enjoyed working with electronics and eating those Maryland steamed crabs.

He was the beloved husband of 57 years of Constance "Connie" Johnson and loving father of Deborah Johnson, Miriam Johnson, Mark Johnson and his wife Ailsa.

He is also survived by his grandchildren; Zachary, Danny, Rebekah and Abby Johnson, and sisters Delores Nelson and Jo Ann Worcester.

Lee Funeral Home in Owings is handling arrangements. Services are to be announced.

Alice Joseph, 88

Ralph Hutchins, 93

Alice Mary Joseph of Owings, passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2014. She was born Sept.

11, 1925 in Washington, DC to Marshall and Victoria (Houssun) White.

Alice started her government career as a secretary at the Washington Navy Yard and retired from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration in 1994.

Alice was a member of Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church and a regular at the Senior Center in North Beach. She had many hobbies and enjoyed playing the slots at the Rod & Reel Restaurant and Abner’s. She loved to crochet, travel, eat crabs, go boating, play bingo, and work crossword and jigsaw puzzles. She was ready to go anywhere, as long as it was with her children. Being with her family her children, grand and great-grandchildren was the most important thing in her life. You could always hear her saying, “Get up – let’s go!”

Alice is survived by her children George Joseph and his wife Judy of Clinton, MD; Victoria Thorne and her husband Bill of Owings, and Frani Leonard of Upperville, VA. Her siblings Georgette Mastry of St. Petersburg, FL, Gloria King and her husband Edward of Green Valley, AZ, Nicholas White and his wife Helen of Wheaton, MD; sisters-in-law Frances Joseph of Hattiesburg, MD; Grace White of Silver Spring, MD; and brother-in-law Louis Joseph of Chicago, IL also survive her. She was the grandmother of Kenneth Leonard and his wife Christy, David Thorne and his wife Laura, Christi Constantino and her husband Michael; Victoria Solis and her husband Mike; Julie Joseph, Deena Bowyer and her husband Donny, and Elizabeth Leonard. She was the great-grandmother of Shannon and David Thorne, Jr., Anthony, Dominic and Max Solis, Victoria, Christian and Daniel Bowyer, Michael and Mathew Constantino, Christian and Crystal Allen.

Before his passing in 1992, Alice was married for over 47 years to the late Raymond Joseph. She is also predeceased by her brother, Elias White and son-in-law, Walter Leonard.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Tues., Jun. 24 at Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Owings. Interment will be at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice or to Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church.

Arrangements were handled by Lee Funeral Home Calvert.

Ralph Wendell Hutchins, 93, of Prince Frederick, passed away on June 16, 2014 in Dowell.

He was born Oct. 9, 1920 in Prince Frederick to the late Henry H. and Annie Skinner Hutchins.

Ralph was a farmer all of his life, even though he worked off the family farm during business hours. He worked for the Postal Department from 1949 thru 1979, and then went to work for Calvert County Government as a bailiff from 1989 thru 204. He was a lifetime member of Trinity United Methodist Church and active in various church activities. He was an avid baseball fan especially the Baltimore Orioles.

Ralph published a book “My Life on the Farm and Beyond” which left many wonderful memories for his family. He was a devoted family man who will be greatly missed by his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

He is survived by daughters, Carol Ann Scrivener (Bob), of Prince Frederick; Joyce Jett (Ronnie) of St. Leonard; sons Marvin Hutchins, (Lori) of Prince Frederick, and Dwayne Hutchins (Jan) of Prince Frederick.

He is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.

Beside his parents, Ralph is predeceased by his wife of 58 years, Naomi Carroll Hutchins, four brothers and five sisters.

The family received friends at Trinity UMC, Prince Frederick where services were held on Friday June 20, 2014. Interment was in Central Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity UMC or Calvert Hospice.

Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

Jacob Lash, 31 Jacob Michael Lash, 31 of St. Leonard, died June 21, 2014 in Luray, VA. Born August 16, 1982 in Tampa, FL, he was the son of Grace Paroby Lash of Newburg, MD, formerly of Blairsville, GA and Donald R. (Foo) Lash of Leonardtown, MD. Jacob was born in Florida and raised in Calvert County. He was employed by Steamfitters Local #602.

In addition to his parents, Jacob is survived by his soul mate, Casey Lea St. John of St. Leonard; daughter Gabrielle Nicole Lash of St. Leonard; sister, Maegan LashWilley (Raymond) of Waldorf; niece and nephew, Emilee and Nathan Willey; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, other relatives and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Joseph and Jane Lash and Michael and Bereth Paroby.

Family will receive friends on Thurs., June 26, 2014 from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the Rausch Funeral Home, 20 Ameri-

can Lane, Lusby, MD 20657. A funeral service will be conducted by Msgr. Michael Wilson at 1:00 p.m. Interment will be private.

Memorial contributions may be made to benefit Jacob’s daughter at the following address: Gabrielle Lash, c/o PNC Bank, P.O. Box 192, Solomons, MD 20688.

Rausch Funeral Home handled arrangements.

Linda Hedderman-Ellenes, 62 Linda Hedderman-Ellenes, age 62, of Port Republic, passed away on June 20, 2014. She was born on July 31, 1951 to Nelson and Alma Hedderman.

Her life was filled with family, laughter, and love. As a child, she was a bit of a tomboy and was selected for a competitive boys’ baseball team before girls played on baseball teams. The coach was delighted with her skills, until one play-off game when she slid into home and her hat flew off, letting her pinned-up hair fall down. The coach cried, but had to release her from the team.

Linda graduated from Bladensburg High School in one of the first vocational cosmetology classes offered by the school.

She increased in skill and faithful customers until she became an owning partner in Linda’s II, a beauty shop in Landover Hills.

At the age of 40, Linda sold the shop and moved into the field of information technology.

Through hard work and perseverance, she earned an AA degree from CSM that she applied to her new career. As an analyst for Mil Corporation, she supported systems and system training for the Navy and TSA and took great pride in her accomplishments within the organization.

Her final years were consumed with a battle against cancer. As in all things, she approached this with the same determination and fortitude that she had for meeting all challenges in her life. She spent three years engaged in a valiant fight and finally succumbed surrounded by those who loved her most dearly.

Through her entire life, there was never a task too small or too large, or a favor she

was not cheerfully willing to do for others.

As a result of her positive attitude and good heart, Linda had a wide circle of friends and family who loved her unconditionally.

Linda is survived by her husband and long-time best friend, Elwood Ellenes; her mother, Alma Davis; her father, Nelson Hedderman; her sister, Donna McKalip; and her brother, Alan Hedderman. She also leaves behind her in-laws, Knut and Eleanor Ellenes, Torvald and Sherry Ellenes, Berit and Steve Veletis, and Christian and Carolyn Ellenes. She will be greatly missed by her nieces and nephews, including Amy Hedderman, Bobby Hedderman, Ryan McKalip, Eric Ellenes, Nora Ellenes, Bryan Ellenes, Amy Fontana, Krista Bowman, and Alexandra Veletis and several great- nieces and great-nephews.

She was an active member of St. John Vianney Parish, where she and her husband set up social breakfasts after Sunday Masses.

A memorial mass will be offered June 30, 2014, 11:00 AM at St John Vianney Catholic Church 470 Main Street, Prince Frederick, MD 20678.

Contributions made be made in Linda’s memory to the American Cancer Society.

Funeral arrangements provided by the Rausch Funeral Home, Port Republic.

Mary Shepherd, 104 Mary Perkins Shepherd, age 104, of St. Leonard passed away peacefully on Sun., June 15, 2014 in Solomons. She was born April 4, 1910.

Mrs. Shepherd was an excellent cook, as attested by her family and friends. She enjoyed sewing and made many of her own clothes. In her past time she enjoyed reading especially fiction, but most of all she enjoyed and was loved dearly by her family.

She was the beloved wife of the late Robert Shepherd and sister of Edith McDaniel. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Lee Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

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George McBride, 82 George G. McBride, age 82, of Prince Frederick passed away quietly with his family June 15, 2014. He was born in Coraopolis, PA on Sept. 14, 1931 to William and Florence McBride.

George married Ella L Blythe McBride on January 6, 1955 after he served in the U.S. Army. They lived in the Pittsburgh area until 1968 when they relocated to Riverdale, MD. George worked for the Marriott Corporation for 25 years as Director of Safety & Security.

George and Lu lived in Riverdale for 16 years followed by 10 years in Crofton, MD. They relocated to Richmond, VA for 10 years and then moved to Wooster, OH where they resided until 2013. After his loving wife’s passing in 2013, George returned to MD to live for the last 14 months.

He is survived by his sister Billie Raye McBride of Houston, TX. George leaves behind his three children and their spouses, John W. McBride and Paula McBride of Hebron, CT; Jill B. Thompson and Robert Thompson of Prince Frederick; and Stacey A. McBride of Rock Hill, SC. In addition, he leaves behind five grandchildren and their spouses Andrew George McBride of Hebron, CT; Brandon Thompson and his wife Katie Thompson of Lusby; Megan Beals and husband Mark Beals of Prince Frederick; Caitlin and Amy Toner of Charlotte, NC. He also leaves behind two great grandchildren, Ayden and Emersyn.

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

Bill Mentzel, 78

Dan and family. Bill was born Oct. 12, 1935 at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore to Harold Leroy Mentzel, Sr. and May Yorkston Errington.

Bill served in the United States Marine Corps 1st Marine Division during the Korean War and was honorably discharged as a Sergeant. After his active duty, he took an apprenticeship as a printer with Modern Linotypers which was a long established printing firm in Baltimore and later retired from the Government Printing Office, Washington DC in 1999. He married Gloria Mae Shifflett September 29, 1961 where they lived in Laurel Maryland for 13 years before moving to the “country” to raise their family in Huntingtown. Bill’s interests included fishing, crabbing, gardening, photography, model railroading, genealogy, ceramics and feeding & watching birds.

Bill is survived by his children William Bruce Mentzel, Jr. of Big Lake, MN and Daniel Kevin Mentzel of Canton, GA and grandchildren Benjamin William Mentzel; Andrew Michael Mentzel and Carter Russell Mentzel; half-sister Stephanie Wolanski; step-sisters Anita Narbut and Rochelle Conn and niece Darlene Mentzel.

He was preceded in death by his parents Harold Leroy Sr. and May, wife Gloria and brother Harold Leroy Jr. Services were held Tues., June 17, 2014 at the Smithville United Methodist Church in Dunkirk and interment at the Maryland Veterans Cemetery in Cheltenham. Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

John Meyerson, 27 John Alan Meyerson, Jr., age 27, of Owings passed away June 15, 2014.

He was born Apr. 1, 1987 at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis to John A. Meyerson, Sr. and Sharon

William (Bill) Mentzel, Sr., 78, of Huntingtown passed away June 9, 2014 at Northside Cherokee Hospital in Canton, GA where he had been Fulton.

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Herbert Miller, 85

rodding around town and reveled in maintaining a beautiful lawn on the Miller “Estate.” He always sought out good food and the company of his family. You could always count on seeing Pop Pop sitting in the bleachers at his grandkids sporting events and being the most avid cheerleader.

He is survived by his first wife, Connie Briguglio; four daughters, Dianne Nancy (Karl) Oristian of Centreville; Donna Mary (Richard) Hagen of Crownsville; Darlene Miller (William) Hackett of Chester and Suzanne Constance (James) Spencer of Centreville; two stepdaughters, Deborah (Al) Murray of Berlin and Kay Cee (Stan) Stawas of Crofton; two sisters, Edna Hartman and Frances Cook; three brothers, Arthur, Fred and Charles Miller and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren whom he adored.

Herbert was preceded in death by his second wife, Elizabeth Audrey Miller on Jan. 23, 2013; two brothers, Russell and Wilbur Miller and three sisters, Margaret Jennings, Dorothy Kohne and Catherine Turbeville.

A funeral service was held at Grace Brethren Church of Calvert County, in Owings. Interment followed at Lakemont Memorial Gardens in Davidsonville.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Anne Arundel Medical Center Foundation Heart and Vascular Council, 2001 Medical Pkwy., Annapolis, MD 21401.

George P. Kalas Funeral Home in Edgewater handled arrangements.

H e r b e r t Hoover Miller, age 85, a 40-year resident of Riva died unexpectedly on Sun., June 8 due to heart complications.

Born on Nov. 8, 1928 in Spring Creek, VA, Herbert was a 1946 graduate of Maryland Park High School.

From 1951 to 1953 he served in the U.S. Army with the 112th Infantry Regiment based in Germany. After being Griffith Oursler, 71 honorably discharged from the military, he began a lengthy career with Bell Atlantic.

Griffith Surch Herbert was formerly the Exalted Oursler, III, 71, of Ruler of the B.P.O. Elks Lodge #2528 in Hughesville, passed Deale, a member of American Legion Post away June 15, 2014 226 in Mayo, Grace Brethren Church in at his home. He was Owings and a lifetime member of the born on Feb. 15, Capitol Heights Fire Department.

1943 in Washington He enjoyed playing golf with his DC to the late friends every Tuesday and Thursday at Griffith Surch OursTwin Shields Golf Course in Dunkirk and going to his monthly luncheons with high ler, Jr. and Dorothy Gwynn Oursler. school classmates. He loved babying his Griffith was a farmer and farmed the 1966 Ford Mustang that he used for hot family homestead for most of his life. He

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He was currently attending the Art Institute in Alexandria, VA, as a graphic and web design student. He was employed part-time at Six Flags as a lifeguard, and also worked as a waiter. John enjoyed the outdoors, going to the beach, hiking, and cycling. He also enjoyed music, travel, and spending time with his family, friends, and classmates.

John is survived by his mother Sharon A. Fulton of Owings, father John A. Meyerson, Sr. of Glen Burnie, a sister Felicia A. Haddaway of Pasadena, and a brother Nick Meyerson of Glen Burnie.

Memorial contributions may be made to the NOH8 Campaign. A visitation and a life celebration service were held at Rausch Funeral Home in Owings, which handled arrangements.

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loved the outdoors and the water where spent many hours crabbing, fishing and harvesting oysters. He also loved his dogs; they were his four-legged children. His hobby was going to auctions. He always said that it wasn’t about the item, it was about the competition. Griffith was a man of few words, but he had a lot to say.

He is survived by his children, Danny S. Oursler (Michelle), Patty E. Murphy (Joey), Douglas G. Oursler (Virginia); grandchildren, Danny, Jr., Mason, David, Darin, Eric, Jenna, and Brooklyn. Brother of Gwynette, Nancy and Steven, he is also survived by his aunt, Dorothy V. Oursler.

The family received friends on Fri. June 20, 2014 at Rausch Funeral Home, Port Republic, which handled arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to Tri-County Animal Shelter.

Virginia Sasscer, 87

Virginia M. Sasscer, age 87, formerly of Upper Marlboro, died Fri., June 20, 2014 at her residence in Prince Frederick. She was born in Croom Station, MD April 5, 1927 and was a daughter of the late William T. and Mildred E. (Lusby) Sasscer.

She served as a missionary for the Assembly of God Church for over 40 years retiring in 1990. She served in both Costa Rica and Belgium. She loved to travel and visit with family, along with being an avid reader. One of her most memorable trips was when she visited the Holy Land. She was constantly on the go with her many friends.

She is survived by a sister Ruth E. Baker, a brother Merle E. Sasscer, and several nieces and nephews along with Great and GreatFranklin Paddy, 80 Great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two brothers William T. and F r a n k l i n Elmer H. Sasscer.

"Shug" Paddy, age Lee Funeral Home in Owings handled 80, died on June 19, arrangements.

2014 suddenly from pneumonia at Anne Arundel Medical Bernie Smith, 56 Center. He was born Oc. 17, 1933.

Bernard Lloyd He was the Smith, Jr., age 56, of loving father of Shady Side, passed Deborah Winemiller of Lothian; Gary Paddy away June 13, 2014 at of St. Leonard; Kirk Paddy of Milton, DE and his residence. He was Stacey (Richard) Bly of Lothian. He was the born May 7, 1958 in grandfather of nine and great-grandfather of Prince Frederick to 14. He was the brother of Warren Paddy of Bernard L. and Doris Lothian; Carl Paddy of Stevensville, MD; Jeanne (Roy) Smith.

Carolyn Wells of Lothian, and the late James Bernie attended and Russell Paddy, Mildred Beall, Alice Ruth Calvert County schools and was a 1979 Ridgley, Doris Phipps, Esther Edelen and graduate of Calvert High. He was employed Jean Nichols. on the custodial staff of Prince George’s He was the beloved husband of the late County Schools for over 30 years.

Nancy Paddy.

Bernie was fond of walking in his neighShug was a very devoted family man and borhood and was known as the “Mayor” or loved spending time with his children and “Sheriff” of Columbia Beach. He enjoyed grand-children. He enjoyed NASCAR, the farmers markets, fishing, the Pittsburg Washington Redskins, and farming. He was a Steelers football and visiting family and farmer before starting his career as a film friends. technician in motion pictures which he Bernie was a devoted brother, uncle and retired from in the early 1990's. friend. He was always willing to lend a Hardesty Funeral Home in Galesville helping hand. handled arrangements.

Surviving are his mother Doris J. Smith

of Chesapeake Beach; five brothers Thomas E. “Pete” Smith, Sr. and his wife Susanne of Lusby; Donald J. Smith of Huntingtown; Robert E. Smith and his wife Janet of Sunderland; Lloyd A Smith of Chesapeake Beach and Dennis M. Smith and his companion Kimberly Yee of Indian Head; and three sisters Margaret T. Swantek and her husband Richard of Erie, PA; Helen A. Borst of Churchton and Shirley A. Kiger of Chesapeake Beach.

He was preceded in death by his father on Jan. 1, 1999.

A Mass of Christian Burial and celebration of Bernie’s life was held at St. Anthony’s Church, North Beach. Interment followed at Southern Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake or The Arc of Southern Maryland.

Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

Ruth Smith, 94 Ruth Virginia Smith was born on Jan. 5, 1920 as the only child of the late Mason Brooks and Julia Kent. On Thurs.

June 12, 2014, Ruth was called from her labors to eternal

reward.

Ruth was a woman of family, a woman of community and a woman of faith.

On Feb. 4, 1937, Ruth married the love of her life, Clarence Sylvester Smith.

Together they raised their four children, Evelyn, Kingsley "Sonny," Ivalee, and Karen.

They also foster parented several children.

The doors to Ruth's home were always open to family, friends, and her community.

Ruth was a homemaker and a caregiver, raising her children, and some of her grandchildren and great grandchildren. However, she always maintained regular work outside the home. In the 1960s she worked for the Calvert House (the old nursing home). She also worked at Ms. Lizzie's in Prince Frederick. And in the 1970s and 1980s she worked for and retired from Springhill Lake Apart-

ments. In addition, Ruth and her husband, then Ruth and her son, Kingsley, raised tobacco on farms in Huntingtown. She taught her family the value of hard work and dedication.

Ruth lost her eldest daughter and her husband in 1978, and later lost her only son and her youngest daughter in the 1990s. But in spite of her trials, Ruth maintained a strong faith in the Lord and remained a much needed source of comfort and strength for her family.

Ruth lived a full, yet simple life. She didn't require all the accolades of today. She was satisfied with the love of God and her family. She was an avid reader, and spent her downtime completing crossword puzzles and reading books. She also enjoyed a few TV shows that she'd watch routinely.

At age 83, Ruth went back to work. She worked at the North Beach Senior Center preparing meals for the residents there, where she was older than most of them! She worked there for a few years before coming back home permanently.

Ruth was a lifetime member of Patuxent United Methodist Church, and a few times attended the Church of God in Lothian where she enjoyed the preaching of Bishop George Hawkins Sr. She accepted Christ as her savior, and this was evident in the way she loved.

She leaves her daughter Ivalee Gross (Eugene); one sister-in-law Ernestine Welch; a special cousin, Frank "Keaton" Brown; one daughter-in-law, Mertina Smith; special grandchildren, Yvette Parran (Glenn), Pamela Jones (Quentin Sr.), and Eric Merritt Sr.; 15 grandchildren in all; 31 great grandchildren; and 23 great-great grandchildren; four first-cousins, Ellen Brown, John Brown, Aleatha Ringgold, and Loretta ShepardHurst; and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family and friends to cherish her legacy.

Services were held at the Church of God in Lothian on Jun. 19, 2014, followed by burial at Patuxent United Methodist Church in Huntingtown.

Sewell Funeral Home handled arrangements.

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Anne Arundel County Animal Control The shelter is now overflowing with LOTS of adorable kittens that need forever homes! Here are just a few that have come in recently, and although some of these may have already been adopted, please stop by and check out the others. They are all super sweet and cuddly – and Animal Control really needs to empty some cages so now’s the time for you to take home one of these adorable, playful kittens.

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Volunteers Needed Operation Welcome Home (MD): OWHMD provides a hero’s welcome at BWI Airport to military personnel returning home from the War on Terror. Since March 2007, Operation Welcome Home Maryland has greeted over a half million troops. Volunteers of all ages are needed to help by cheering, clapping, shaking hands and saying thanks. Community organizations, schools, scouts, church groups, and individuals are also needed to lead a collection drive of water or a snack drive for the snack bags.

Assembly lines are set up and snack bags are made prior to the arrival of our service members. Volunteers also needed to help decorate the International terminal, the location for the events. Volunteers are needed seven days a week, especially in need of "night owls." For a list of the dates of the events, see www.operationwelcomehome.org or call (410) 630-1555 any time after 9:00 a.m. for the most up to date information. Contact Kathy Thorp at navyfam6@comcast.net or (410) 757-0982 for questions.

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Local Dish Featured In New Cookbook Governor Martin O’Malley has announced the 16 recipes that will be featured at the 7th Annual Buy Local Cookout, which celebrates Maryland’s Buy Local Challenge Week, July 19-27, and encourages all Marylanders to eat at least one locally grown, made or harvested product each day.

Recipes for the event, submitted by teams of Maryland chefs and producers, were selected for their availability of ingredients, geographic representation, Lisa Barge of the Anne Arundel Economic maximum use of local ingredients and Development Corporation with Chef Michael Archibald of Herrington on the Bay Catering in Rose creativity.

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Earlier this year, Governor O’Malley invited teams of chefs and producers to submit original recipes that highlight the diversity of local products. Some 28 recipes were submitted; and 16 were selected.

A local recipe that won is Orrechiette Pasta with Fresh Corn Pesto, submitted by Chef Michael Archibald of Herrington on the Bay in Anne Arundel County, with producer Joe-Sam Swann of Swann Farms in Joe-Sam Swann of Swann Farms, Owings. Photo by Calvert County for white corn and Edwin Remsberg. tomatoes.

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Local Money Coming for Wetlands Restoration U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Barbara A. Mikulski (both D-Md.) announced that the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) has awarded $7.16 million in federal funding through the Hurricane Sandy Coastal Resiliency Competitive Grant Program to Maryland communities struggling to recover from Super Storm Sandy.

Among the recipients: the Town of North Beach. These funds are intended to reduce community risk by strengthening natural ecosystems that were damaged by Sandy.

The $7.16 million in federal funds includes over $5,287,000 for American Rivers, Inc. for the removal of the Bloede Dam on the Patapsco River, more than $1,484,000 to The Conservation Fun to increase the resiliency of the Blackwater NWR ‘s Tidal Marshes, nearly $223,000 to the Conservation Fund to increase the resiliency in MD’s Greater Baltimore Wilderness, and $76,000 to the Town of North Beach for living shoreline and wetland restoration. In addition to the $7.16 million going directly to Maryland, Maryland’s coasts will also be benefitting from regional projects across state lines to increase preparedness for super storms.

“Super Storm Sandy cost our country billions of dollars in damage and over one hundred lives. The unprecedented flooding and winds hurt communities throughout Maryland, devastated our

coastal ecosystems, and threatened the health of the iconic Chesapeake Bay,” said Senator Cardin, Chairman of the Senate Water and Wildlife Subcommittee. “After Super Storm Sandy hit, Team Maryland pledged federal support to rebuild our communities and mitigate damage from future storms. With 70% of Marylanders living in coastal zones and vulnerable to future extreme weather, this is the kind of investment we need to bolster our natural defenses to protect lives, livelihoods and the Bay.” “Super Storm Sandy was one of the most destructive storms to ever hit the United States and had a measurable impact on Maryland’s Eastern Shore and the surrounding rivers and wetlands that act as natural storm buffers. These rivers and wetlands now need to be rehabilitated to help protect Marylanders during future storm events,” said Senator Mikulski, Chairwoman of the Senate Appropriations Committee which funds the NFWF. “Those hit hardest by this storm must know they have a federal government on their side to help protect them in case of another major storm. Protecting these ecosystems means protecting the people of Maryland. These funds in the federal checkbook will help those still reeling from the devastation of Sandy to promote a healthy environment that will promote community resiliency to future storms.”

Railroad Repairs: Detours, Possible Delays Beginning Monday, July 21 CSX Transportation will repair two railroad crossings in Charles County. This work will require the temporary closure of MD 6 (Charles Street) in La Plata and MD 5 Business (Leonardtown Road) in Waldorf for up to five days each. The work schedules are as follows: • MD 6 (Charles Street) at the railroad crossing in La Plata – anticipated continuous closure period is Monday July 21 through Friday July 25. No vehicles will be able to cross the tracks during this time. Pedestrian access will be maintained.

Area business access will remain open and accessible.

• MD 5 Business (Leonardtown Road) at the railroad crossing in Waldorf – anticipated continuous closure period is Monday July 28 through Friday August 1.

No vehicles will be able to cross the tracks during this time. Pedestrian access will be maintained. Area business access will remain open and accessible.

Drivers will able to access MD 5 Business and MD 6 up to the roadway closure. CSX will provide signed detour routes for each crossing repair. In La Plata, motorists can use US 301, Rosewick Road, Radio Station Road and MD 488 (La Plata Road). Emergency traffic to Charles Regional Medical Center can stay on MD 6 and follow the blue hospital “H” signs.

In Waldorf, motorists can use US 301 (Crain Highway) and MD 5

(Mattawoman-Beantown Road).

The State Highway Administration (SHA) is working with CSX to manage traffic, publicize the closure and inspect the project.

Both of these crossings are in busy commercial corridors and SHA encourages area residents and commuters to support local businesses during the closures. On average more than 21,000 vehicles travel MD 6 through La Plata and 30,000 travel MD 5 Business in Waldorf each day.

CSX Transportation will perform all repairs and manage the traffic detours.

Work includes removal of existing track and crossings, grading and preparation of the track beds, installation of new precast concrete crossing panels, reinstallation of rails and paving of the asphalt crossing approaches. Those who have questions about the work may call 1-877-TELLCSX (877-835-5279).

While SHA and its transportation partners work hard to maintain safe traffic mobility in work zones, each driver needs to actively modify his or her driving to help prevent crashes. Stay alert and look for reduced speed limits, narrow driving lanes and highway workers. Slow down and don’t follow too closely. Drivers, passengers as well as workers are at risk.

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CURRENT EVENTS Calling All Ranger Wannabes Your Views on Water/Sewer?

Kings Landing State Park will be hosting several Junior Rangers Corps programs this summer.

These sessions offered to young people between the ages of 10 and 16 are considered a part of our BCNES Junior Ranger series. Junior Ranger programs are designed to encourage developing minds to appreciate and protect the nature around them.

For more information, contact Melinda Whicher, Kings Landing Park Manager, at encourage participation in these whichemt@co.cal.md.us. All events programs: are at Kings Landing Park unless otherwise noted.

Attend 5 programs with the JR logo (or JRC in title): Pond Survey, 12-16 years - Receive a Certificate for hours of Older Jr. Rangers may attend as learning and service to Calvert County assistants Natural Resources Sat., July 5, 1:00- 4:00 p.m.

- Receive an official Junior Ward Property Rangers bandana Beginners Kayak Trip, 10-13 years Wed., July 9, 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Fish BioBlitz, 14-16 years Wed., July 16, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Cane Pole Fishing, 10-13 years Sat., July 26, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Hutchins Pond Junior Entomologist, 10-13 years Wed., Aug. 13, 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Jr. Rangers - Kayak Trip, 14-16 years Older Jr. Rangers may attend as assistants Sat., Aug. 16, 1:30 - 4:00 p.m.

BCNES provides three milestones within the Junior Ranger age group to

Attend 10 programs with the JR logo (or JRC in title): - Receive a Certificate for hours of learning and service to Calvert County Natural Resources - Receive an official Junior Rangers water bottle

The League of Women Voters of Calvert County will hold a Town Hall Meeting on Thurs., July 10 from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at the Calvert Library, located at 850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick. The topic for the meeting is: Water & Sewer Issues in the County.

As a peninsula bordering the Chesapeake Bay, Calvert County has multiple water resources but is challenged regarding disposal of its waste. Dr. Meredith Steele, assistant professor in the Department of Crop

and Soil Environmental Studies at Virginia Tech, will attend. Discussions will center on whether Calvert should focus attention on installation of public water and sewer systems or if Calvert should manage and regulate private systems.

The meeting is free and open to the public. Members of the Board of County Commissioners have been invited.

For more information on the League, visit calvert1.lwvmd.org or call (410) 586-2176.

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Attend 15 programs with the JR logo (or JRC in title): - Receive a Certificate for Hours of learning and service to Calvert County Natural Resources - Receive an official Junior Rangers backpack - Receive an official Calvert County Natural Resources patch Learn more about Junior Rangers Corps at calvertparks.org/JRC.

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CURRENT EVENTS Calvert County Tourism Visit ChooseCalvert.com/1812 for information on War of 1812 commemorative events, historical snapshots and presentations being held during June and July at various sites in Calvert County.

Deale Volunteer Fire Department's Annual Carnival Rides, games, food and music!! Jul. 7 thru 12. Carnival opens daily at 7:00 p.m. and closes at 10:00 p.m. The Annual Firemen's Parade will be held the last day of the Carnival on Sat., Jul. 12th and will start at 6:30p.m.

(Parade line-up starts at 5:30 p.m.)

Deale Volunteer Fire Dept., 6007 Drum Point Rd, Deale.

Thrift Store Reopens Calvert Memorial Hospital Auxiliary has reopened their thrift store in a new location at Bright Center West, 7920 S0. Md. Blvd., Owings (across from World Gym). Open every Sat. from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. and Tue. and Thurs. from Noon – 5:00 p.m.

All proceeds benefit the Sheldon Goldberg Center for Breast Care.

The volunteer coordinator with CMH is Susan Stevens (410) 4144523.

Shoppe For Hospice There’s an over-abundance of formal wear that has been in the Shoppe for several months. In order to make room for new donations, all formals are only $5.00. If you are planning ahead for weddings, parties, prom or homecoming, now is the time to try and buy.

Crafters, if you are always looking for fabric and want to beat the high costs in retail stores come in and take a look. This sale will be in effect until Jun. 30. The Shoppe for (Calvert) Hospice, "Where Charity meets Style." Kaine Industrial Park 4130 Old Town Rd., Huntingtown. For more information call (410) 5351244.

Seeking Vendors It’s a Yard Sale - it’s an Art Sale - it’s a YART SALE! Creative/clever items or yard sale/flea market items.

Ladies of Charity Pantry, Saint Anthony of Padua North Beach, will supply tables and location; you supply your products for sale.

Reserve your space now! To be held Sat. Oct 4, 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

rain or shine… no refunds. Call (301) 356-4697 or email she103@live.com for information and table reservations. Reservations and monies must be received by Sep. 27.

Learn to Dance Several new classes in July by the non-profit Davidsonville Dance Club: 1) Argentine Tango: Beginning Tue., Jul. 8 for eight weeks, 6:45 p.m.; and at 7:45 p.m. - West Coast Swing. Professional instructor. For experienced dance couples looking for variety. $65 plus $10 membership fee for the year 2014. For information call (410) 798-4789.

2) Beginning Fri., Jul. 18 for eight weeks, 7:00 p.m. - Quickstep II; and at 8:00 p.m. - International Rumba I. International style for singles and couples. Professional instructor. No partner required. $65 plus $10 membership fee for the year 2014. For info, call (201) 262-1535. Visit davidsonvilledanceclub.org.

Free Food Distribution The Maryland Food Bank and Farming4hunger are scheduling food drops for the summer/fall. They have asked TRUST member St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Prince Frederick to hold distributions July 18, Aug. 15, Sept. 19 and Oct. 17 (third Fridays, truck delivery at 1:00 p.m., food distributed 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.).

Free to those who need it. No identification needed. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 25 Church St., Prince Frederick. For more information call (410) 535-2897.

Bluegrass for Hospice 2014 This year will feature The Seldom Scene as the headlining act. The event will be held on Sat. Oct. 25 at the Flat Iron Farm in Great Mills, starting at noon. All proceeds will go toward the Hospice of St. Mary’s, Hospice House. Bluegrass for Hospice will also feature local talent

by Bubby Abell & Spoon Creek, Recycled Bluegrass, and many, many more. There will be raffles, silent auction, and door prizes. Tickets will go on sale July 1. For more info, to be a sponsor, or to reserve a vendor space, contact Jay Armsworthy at (301) 737-3004 and check the website as well, bluegrassforhospice.com.

Calvert Memorial Hospital Auxiliary

THRIFT STORE Women’s Clothing, Kids Corner, Accessories, Household Items and More!

Most items under $5 7920 Southern Maryland Blvd., Owings MD (Across from World Gym in the Bright Center) OPEN: Tuesdays and Thursdays, Noon - 5 p.m.

Saturdays, 9-3 p.m All proceeds benefit the Sheldon E. Goldberg Center for Breast Care

For more information, call 410-414-4523

www.calverthospital.org

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CURRENT EVENTS giant slip ‘n’ slide, a fifty-fifty raffle, along with Blessing of the Pets. For JobSource Mobile Career Center: more info find their Facebook page or Stop by for job counseling, resume go to Saint-nicholas-lutheran.org. help, search for jobs and get connected with Southern Maryland JobSource. Lego Mania: Lego enthusiasts will meet This 38' mobile center features 11 monthly to hear a story followed by a computer workstations, smart board Lego building session. Each session will instructional technology, satellite inter- close with sharing time. Legos supplied net access, exterior audio visual and by library. Drop in. This month's theme broadcasting capabilities; state of the art is Transportation. 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 workforce applications and connectivity p.m. at Calvert Library Prince Frederfor wireless mobile device access. 1:00 – ick.

3:00 p.m. at the Calvert Library SouthMarsh Ecology by Canoe: Discover ern Branch in Solomons. the abundant wildlife in the Patuxent Fizz! Boom! Afternoon! Summer and River wetlands. Paddle up some of the Science program for children Kinder- smaller branches of the river to look for garten to 5th grade. Drop by for science beavers, birds, and flowering wetland stories, activities and snacks. Registra- plants. Please arrive promptly at the tion not required. From 2:30 - 3:30 starting time. 4:00 – 8:00 p.m., Jug Bay p.m. at Calvert Library Prince Freder- Wetlands Sanctuary. Bring plenty of water, sunscreen, a lunch, and shoes ick. that can get wet. Children must be at least 7 years old and accompanied by an adult. Fee: $20 per person. Call (410) Friday, June 27 741-9330 to register and complete Appy Hour: Come by the Calvert registration form downloaded from Library Southern Branch in Solomons jugbay.org/education/ canoegroup-trips and share your favorite apps and and mail with $20 check to the Jug Bay discover some new ones. Enjoy appetiz- Wetlands Sanctuary. ers and mock-tails from 3:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. Free.

Movie on the Beach: Come to North Beach at dusk to watch Despicable Me. Bring your blanket or chairs. Free.

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Saturday, June 28

Community Shred Event: Destroy unwanted paper and documents to help prevent identity theft at this free event.

Paper will be accepted from Calvert County residents only. Appeal Landfill, 401 Sweetwater Road, Lusby. 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., rain or shine. For more info call (410) 326-0210 or visit co.cal.md.us/recycle.

Garden Smarter: Shade Gardening with Native Plants: What do you plant in a shady garden that will thrive? Learn about some native plants that are adapted to shade and can add color and texture to your landscape. 10:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. at Calvert Library Prince Frederick. Free.

Summer Bash: Saint Nicholas Lutheran Church, Plum Point Road, Huntingtown, invites you to join the fun at the First Annual Summer Bash from 3:00-8:00 p.m. The whole family is invited, including your pets. Enjoy live music, food trucks, crafts, games, a

measure (and then release) fish. Wear old shoes that tie tightly and clothes that can get wet and muddy. Bring a bag lunch, change of clothes, shoes and a towel. For teens and adults. No experience necessary. 10:00 – 3:00 p.m. Surveys will also be conducted on Sat., Jul 19 and Sat., Jul 26. Call (410) 741-9330 to register. Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary in Lothian.

Peggy Alee - sings the music of Peggy Lee and Doris Day, including Fever, I’m a Woman, Teacher’s Pet, Everybody Loves a Lover, and many more, including patriotic songs. 1:00 p.m., Southern Anne Arundel County Senior Center, 27 Stepneys La., Edgewater.

Call (410) 222-1927 or (410) 7984802 or visit aacounty.org/aging for more information.

Thursday, July 3 Fireworks Over the Bay: Visit the scenic Railway Trail, stop by the Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum or spend the day at the Chesapeake Beach Waterpark. Then stick around for the waterside fireworks show at sunset.

(Rain date, Jul. 5.)

Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory: Tours are conducted Thursdays in July at 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Jefferson Patterson Park & Sunday, June 29 Museum, 10515 Mackall Road, St. Leonard. Call (410) 586-8501 or visit Walk Like A Turtle: How does a turtle the web site at jefpat.org. walk? Slowly, to be sure, but you might be surprised to see what one can do.

Join Master Naturalist Mike Quinlan and follow the footsteps of one of the Friday, July 4 Sanctuary’s resident Eastern box turtles as it goes about its normal routine for Free Fishing Day! Grab a rod and the one season. Along the way, learn about kids and enjoy the last chance to fish the laidback lifestyle of these ancient for free in Maryland waters this animals. You’ll also have a chance to summer. No fishing license, stamp or meet the turtle and learn how we moni- registration is required to fish recretor its activity. All ages. Fee: $4 per ationally in state waters on this day. person or $10 family. 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Calvert County has some of the best Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary, Lothian. places to fish in all of Maryland Call (410) 741-9330 to register. including these hot spots: Breezy Point Beach, Chesapeake Beach (fee to enter park); Hutchins Pond, Owings; Kings Landing Park, Huntingtown; North Wednesday, July 2 Beach Pier (Free pier use for county Fish Survey: Join staff naturalists for residents; must show ID. Per-pole fees an aquatic adventure. Using a seine net, for out-of-county visitors.) and Go to monitor the fish populations living in Solomons Fishing Pier. streams. Volunteers willing to get wet info@ecalvert.com for more informaare needed to help catch, identify and tion.

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Boat Parade/Festivities/Fireworks: Spend the day in Solomons watching the boat parade and enjoying festivities sponsored by local individuals and businesses. At dusk, fireworks will be shot from a barge in the Patuxent River for viewing all along the Riverwalk.

(Rain date, July 5.)

Shady Side July 4th Parade: The annual Shady Side Independence Day Parade runs through the streets of this small South County community. The parade is a free community event.

Floats, celebrities and politicians, marchers, clowns, bicyclists, and decorated vehicles will participate in the parade, which begins at 10:00 a.m. at Cedarhurst Rd. and ends at the Shady Side Community Center on Snug Harbor Rd. Each float or vehicle will be assigned a number and a position the morning of the parade. Participants should be at the staging areas no later than 9:30 a.m. on the morning of July 4th. Trophies and ribbons will be awarded! This traditional small-town Independence Day Parade has become a local South County favorite event.

Everyone is invited! Entry is free! If you would like more information, please contact Sharon Sudduth, Parade Chairperson, at (410) 507-3177.

Fireworks Cruise: Come aboard the Wm. B. Tennyson at 8:00 p.m. at the Calvert Marine Museum in Solomons for the best view in town and delicious hors d’oeuvres. Adults $37, Sorry no children under 7. Advance registration required by Thu, Jun 27. For more information or to purchase cruise tickets, please contact Melissa McCormick at (410) 326-2042, ext. 41 or mccormmj@co.cal.md.us.

North Beach Farmers' Market, Classic Car Cruise-In and Art Fair: No market tonight in the Town of North Beach but will continue on Fridays from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. For more information call (410) 257-9618

Saturday, July 5 Sea Glass & Beach Crafts: Featured at the Maker’s Market-Craft & Farmers Market, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center, Dowell Rd., For more information call (410) 326-4640 or visit annmariegarden.org.

CURRENT EVENTS Car, Truck, & Bike Show: Presented

by Knight Thunder Cruisers of Calvert County. Plenty of parking and shade.

DJ. Food. Awards. Benefit for Breast Cancer Charity. Huntingtown High School, 4125 No. Solomons Island Rd. For info call (410) 610-7989, (410) 960-1316 or (443) 532-4114.

“In case you missed…” The photography of John J. Young is July’s featured exhibit at Artworks@7th. The show consists of high and low concept photo-art images intended to show an appreciation of the various sites, scenes, people, and inspiring moments that happen every day. Join us for the show’s opening reception from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. – it’s free! If you can’t make the reception, then come by any other time during our normal business hours, the show will be up thru Jul. 28. 9100 Bay Avenue, North Beach. Hours: Thu. – Mon. 12:00 – 7:00 p.m. Telephone (410) 286-5278 or visit our website at artworksat7th.com.

Monday, July 7 Memories House Tours: Tours are conducted Mondays in July at 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum, 10515 Mackall Road, St. Leonard. Call (410) 586-8501 or visit the web site at jefpat.org.

Genealogy Club: “LMNOP’s of Genealogy” by Betty DeKisor of Kuethe Library.

12:30 p.m.

South County Senior Center, 27 Stepneys La., Edgewater.

Call (410) 222-1927 or (410) 798-4802 or visit aacounty.org/aging for more info.

Tuesday, July 8 Bay Breeze Concert Series: The Dixie Ramblers will perform at 7:30 p.m. at the Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum, 4155 Mears Ave., Chesapeake Beach.

Free. For more info call (410) 257-3892.

Wed., Jul. 9 thru Fri., Jul 11 Camp Phoenix: Three-day, day camp for grieving children and teens, ages 7 to 15.

This program offers every child the opportunity to express his or her feelings of grief and loss in a supportive and understanding environment. In addition to traditional camp activities, including swimming, crafts and sports, children participate in group discussions and creative activities led by professional counselors and trained volunteers. Kings Landing Park in Huntingtown. All programs with exception of the Drop-In Groups require pre-registration. For more information please visit calverthospice.org. To register, email information@calverthospice.org or phone (410) 535-0892.

Wednesday, July 9 Maryland Insurance Administration: is the state agency that enforces Maryland's insurance laws. The MIA provides assistance to consumers in all areas of insurance, including life, health, disability, auto, homeowners and property.

MIA can educate you about your rights and will investigate written allegations that an insurance entity has violated state law. Patricia Dorn, of the Consumer Education and Advocacy Unit, will be here at this time. Feel free to bring her your questions and concerns. 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Southern Anne Arundel County Senior Center, 27 Stepneys La., Edgewater. Call (410) 222-1927 or (410) 798-4802 or visit aacounty.org/aging for more info.

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Movie on the Big Screen: Saving Mr. Banks will be shown at 12:30 p.m. at the Southern Anne Arundel County Senior Center, 27 Stepneys La., Edgewater. Call (410) 222-1927 or (410) 798-4802 or visit aacounty.org/aging for more info.

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WE’RE HARD AT WORK HERE EVERY DAY. Southern Maryland’s dedication to safety, security and pulling together is bringing even more jobs to the area.

Some of us pull nets from the Bay. Some pull food and feed from the ground.

And some pull the promise of an entire community behind them. But we all pull together to build our future—because we’re Marylanders.

Nearly 6 million strong, we’re the muscle and brainpower of a sturdy, hardworking region that’s proudly diverse and proudly united, with communities inspired by the past and excited for the future. And our dedication to hard work, safety and security is bringing even more jobs and economic opportunities to Southern Maryland. Like the ones at Dominion’s Cove Point LNG project.

In fact, during the three-year period when it will be built, Dominion’s Cove Point project will produce thousands of construction jobs. And once in operation, it will create 75 high-paying permanent positions, as well as provide a long-term revenue stream. Calvert County will receive, on average, an additional $40 million a year in the first five years the project is in operation.

So take a look around. Because when you do, you’ll see people taking care of our environment, taking care of our country and taking care of each other. We call it Maryland pride.

@Dom_CovePoint Photo from left: Joe Stuck and Steve Hickmann, A Journeymen Inside Wiremen, IBEW Local Union 26

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