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Solomons Reschedules Fireworks

Due to stormy forecasts for Independence Day and the day after, the Solomons Business Association (SBA) has rescheduled its annual tradition of fireworks to Fri., July 8 with a rain date of Sat., July 9.

SBA President Lauren Simpson of Holiday Inn Solomons explained the date change is due to the inability for the SBA to store the fireworks beyond 24 hours and the postponement decision had to be made before the shipment of the fireworks from Pennsylvania on July 2.

"We are looking forward to our always excellent display of fireworks and invite everyone to Solomons on July 8 for our celebration of America's Independence," Simpson said.

The Solomons fireworks display, scheduled to begin between 9:15 and 9:30 p.m., will be shot from a barge in the Patuxent River and can be viewed from the Riverwalk. If weather factors force a last-minute delay or postponement in order to maintain the safety of the crew and spectators, the fireworks will take place on Sat., July 9.

Notice will be provided on the SBA web site (solomonsmaryland.com) and Facebook page (@solomonsbusinessassoc) should there be need for changes to this schedule.

Simpson said that producing and launching the 2016 SBA July 4th Fireworks show are Digital Lightning with barge platforms by Ward's Marine Construction and Calvert Marina hosting the barge during the loading process. The Saint John Youth Center is providing a volunteer cleanup crew and Isaacs at Holiday Inn Solomons is providing breakfast for the crew.

“Presenting the fireworks is one

of our major events on Solomons and our signature events throughout the year help fund the display,” Simpson said. “We are grateful for the financial support we have received and contributions from the public are gratefully accepted since every little bit helps to keep the fireworks display alive.”

In addition to SBA, this year’s fireworks are sponsored by the Calvert County Commissioners and local Solomons businesses and restaurants, including, Solomons Plein Air Festival, PT Tiki Bar-Solomons, Old Line Bank, Solomons Inn Joint VentureHoliday Inn, Solomons, Conference Center & Marina, Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, Wells Fargo Advisors, The Lighthouse Restaurant and Dockbar, Roy Rogers Restaurant, Spring Cove Marina, Dominion Cove Point LNG, The McNelis Group Real Estate Services, Zahniser’s Yachting Center, Lotus Kitchen/Kim’s Key Lime Pie, Community Bank of the Chesapeake, Solomons Victorian Inn, Washburn’s Boat Yard, Boomerang’s Restaurant, Cedar Beach Lodge, Kinetic Sailing, Caren’s Solomons Style, Ruddy Duck Brewery & Grill and Dowell & Piney Point. To be a sponsor, visit solomonsmaryland.com.

Vehicular traffic on the island will be restricted, and parking will be directed to designated areas only.

Parking at Glascock Field is $10 per car with proceeds to support the SBA Fireworks and Boy Scout Troop 451.

For information on the fireworks and other activities in Solomons, visit solomonsmaryland.com and click “events.”

Two Named to CCPS Positions The Board of Education of Calvert County Public Schools (CCPS) has appointed Sandy Walker as Supervisor of Equity and School Improvement and Stephen Williams as Principal of Northern High School.

Dr. Daniel D. Curry, Superintendent, said, “We are excited to bring these two fine educators into the CCPS leadership team. Their passion and experience will make an already strong group even stronger, which will help our students reach their goals.”

Mr. Walker will serve in the newly created position of Supervisor of Equity and School Improvement after teaching English at Northern High School for fourteen years. The Board created this position to align with Policy #1015 Regarding Equity, with a goal of providing every student with equitable access to high quality and culturally relevant instruction, curriculum and academic support. Mr. Walker earned his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees at the State University of New York at Buffalo. Prior to coming to Calvert County, he was an adjunct English teacher at Marist College and taught in Wappingers

Central School District in New York. At Northern High, he sponsored the Teacher Academy Program and Minority Scholars Club, chaired the Equity Team and represented Northern on the District Equity Leadership Team.

He has also served as an adjunct instructor for Notre Dame of Maryland University.

Mr. Williams comes to Calvert County Public Schools from Chopticon High School in St. Mary’s County. He began teaching health there in 2000 and has been an assistant principal since 2008. While an assistant principal, he served on the Southern Maryland Athletic Conference Board of Control and the Superintendent’s Safety and Security Committee. He was also a negotiations team member and the secondary school representative on the St. Mary’s Association of Supervisors and Administrators Board of Directors. He is a graduate of the State University of New York College at Brockport and earned his Master’s degree at McDaniel College. He has also completed the Aspiring Principals Institute conducted by the Maryland State Department of Education.

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Students Earn History Recognition

Pride & Joy Local Athletes Honored at CSM Sportsmanship, academic achievement and athletic excellence for the 2015-16 season were honored at the College of Southern Maryland’s annual athletic awards banquet held at the Greater Waldorf Jaycees Center.

During the ceremony, coaches from CSM’s athletics department presented awards for accomplishments in baseball, basketball, cross-country, golf, lacrosse, soccer, softball and volleyball.

Freshman Jacob Benish of Owings was named Male Athlete of the Year.

“As the head golf coach at CSM it was an honor to have presented the award to Jacob, a remarkable young player with a great work ethic and an endless amount of talent,” said Robbie Early. Benish qualified for National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) National Tournament by winning the Low Medalist Honors at the Region XX Championship. “Jacob is taking general studies in his first year to get a feel for college studies. I am looking forward to his return for his sophomore year,” said Early.

Recipient of the Student Athlete Scholar of the Year Award was sophomore Alejandro Smith of Prince Frederick.

“AJ was one of the most balanced student-athletes I have had the pleasure of coaching,” said Head Cross-country Coach Chris Tuttle. “The same work ethic and leadership he brought to the practice field was also demonstrated in the classroom. For AJ it wasn't how he could handle [being a student and an athlete]—it was how he was going to excel in both. He always had a plan and executed it well.” Smith earned a 4.0 grade point average at CSM and is transferring to the University of Mary-

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CSM student athletes, from left, Diana Cruz of Lexington Park, Alejandro Smith of Prince Frederick and Jacob Benish of Owings, display their plaques received during the 2015-16 athletic banquet awards. Smith earned the Student-Athlete Scholar of the Year Award, Benish earned the Male Athlete of the Year Award and Cruz earned the Female Athlete of the Year Award.

land College Park to compete for the Terps’ cross-country team.

CSM athletes who received recognition from the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Region XX and Maryland Junior College (MDJUCO) Athletic Conference included: For golf, freshman Jacob Benish of Owings earned NJCAA Region XX Low Medalist competing at Nationals and All-MDJUCO First Team; and freshman Mark Escanilla of Waldorf earned All-MDJUCO Second Team.

For women’s lacrosse, sophomore Brittany Blackistone of Chesapeake Beach earned NJCAA All-Region Second Team and All-MDJUCO Attack Second Team; and freshman Jordan Sullivan of Chesapeake Beach earned NJCAA All-Region XX First Team and All-MDJUCO Midfield First Team.

For men’s soccer, freshman William Parr of Huntingtown earned NJCAA All-Region XX Second Team.

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Nearly 3,000 students representing schools from throughout the United States, surrounding territories and countries around the world gathered at the University of Maryland, College Park from June 12–16 to compete in the 2016 Kenneth E. Behring National History Day Competition. Two students from Calvert County Public Schools earned top awards.

Parker Nickels of Northern Middle School was honored with the bronze medal in the Junior Individual Exhibit category for his project “Brainstorm!

William James – Pioneer of the Mental Frontier.”

Brian Holt of Huntingtown High School was honored with the U.S. Constitution Award, sponsored by the National Archives and Records Administration, for his senior individual website project, “The Iran-Contra Affair: Patriotism or Politics?”

Supervisor of Social Studies Rebecca Bowen said, “Brian and Parker worked exceptionally hard on their projects throughout the entire school year and truly went above and beyond with their research and presentation. To say that that their projects were amazing is an understatement. When I first reviewed their projects, I knew that Calvert County Public Schools was going to be a serious contender at the state and national levels.”

According to a press release from Maryland Humanities, the National History Day program allows students to explore an annual theme through research using primary and secondary sources and to create a final product to display their work. The 2016 competition encouraged students to contemplate “Exploration, Encounter, Exchange in History” and select a project in one of the following five categories: exhibit, performance,

Brian Holt.

Parker Nickels.

website, paper or documentary. Maryland students competed in school and county competitions as well as the statewide contest Maryland History Day, which is coordinated by Maryland Humanities, before advancing to the national competition in College Park.

Maryland Humanities is a statewide, educational nonprofit organization that creates and supports educational experiences in the humanities that inspire all Marylanders to embrace lifelong learning, exchange ideas openly and enrich their communities.

Students Place in SkillsUSA Competition Competing against the most talented Career and Technology Education (CTE) students in the country, Calvert County Public Schools students brought home one medal and one top-ten finish from the SkillsUSA 51st Annual National Leadership and Skills Conference (NLSC), held in Louisville, KY. Daniel D. Curry, Superintendent, said, “We are so proud of our students who made it to the National SkillsUSA competition. They honor their school district with the way they represent. We are especially proud of those who earned medals and other recognition. We love the way they light the future.”

The Crime Scene Investigation team of Britaya Gray, Wilbur Robinson and Brandon Zickefoose returned with a bronze medal for 3rd place, and Amber

Tucker placed 10th in the Esthetics competition, with April Watts as her model.

Annastasia Henson (Power Equipment Technology), Philip Fink (Criminal Justice), Britney Dix (Graphic Imaging – Sublimation) and Lynn Mockabee (Job Skill Demonstration Open) were also among the 6,500 CTE students who competed nationally after winning at the local and state levels.

SkillsUSA Maryland has a statewide membership of 5,000 high school students who are completing CTE programs. Calvert students consistently perform at high levels in competition while completing coursework that leads to industry-recognized credentials, employment, apprenticeships and postsecondary certificates and degrees.

CSM Signs Soccer Players, Coaches The College of Southern Maryland signed 11 players to the 2016 Men’s Soccer team including, Max Bode, midfielder (Lackey High School), Paul Burton, defender (McDonough High School), Brett DeOca, defender (St. Mary’s Ryken) Cory Hart, defender (Thomas Stone High School), Branden Herscher, forward (North Point High School), Andrew Knight, midfielder (Chopticon High School), Djibril Mbaye, forward (Gwynn Park High School), Jackson Meadows, midfielder (La Plata High School), Miguel Navarro, defender (Calvert High School), Bradley Reiber, defender (McDonough High School) and Kenny Santos, forward (Friendly High School).

"We are pleased with the 11 new signings - each player brings a skill-set that, along with our returners, will make CSM competitive in MDJUCO and Region XX," said Head Coach Tom Pollert who is in his first season at CSM. Pollert served as the head boys varsity soccer coach at Barnstable High School in Hyannis, MA for the past two seasons, engineering the program’s best record in over a decade, an Old Colony League Championship and a top-20 ranking in the state.

Simon French of Buckinghamshire, England, has been named assistant coach.

French completed the UEFA C coaching badge at the age of 19 and

began working within his community.

“To advance my professional development, I traveled to America and since 2010 have coached competitive travel teams in both Maryland and Virginia, leading to various league and tournament titles,” said French, who added that he has continued to work professionally in England, conducting advance center and academy sessions.

Now a student at CSM, French works for the Calvert Soccer Association running the developmental academy and working within the travel program.

“This will be my first year as assistant coach for a collegiate team and I hope to bring success to this fantastic institution while continuing my professional development,” said French.

Women’s Soccer Players, Coach Named Head Coach Tom Pollert, back row left, and Assistant Head Coach Simon French, back row right, join eight of the 11 players signed to the 2016 Men’s Soccer team, including, seated from left, Andrew Knight of Mechanicsville, Jackson Meadows of La Plata and Paul Burton of Pomfret; and back row from left, Miguel Navarro of St. Leonard, Bradley Reiber of White Plains, Max Bode of Nanjemoy, Branden Herscher of Waldorf and Djibril Mbaye of Accokeek.

CSM Head Coach Barry McGrellis, left, and Assistant Coach Paul Tarry, right, join four players signed to the 2016 Women’s Soccer team, including, seated from left, Elizabeth Schwenk of Owings, Rebecca Ladner of California, Jazmin Summers of Mechanicsville and Brenna Kelly of Leonardtown.

The College of Southern Maryland signed four players to the 2016 Women’s Soccer team, including: Brenna Kelly, forward (Leonardtown High School), Rebecca Ladner, defender (Great Mills High School), Elizabeth Schwenk, mid/forward (Northern High School) and Jazmin Summers, goalkeeper/mid/forward (Chopticon High School).

“Coming out of the strong [Calvert Soccer Association] Travel Program, Elizabeth shows an excellent level of comfort on the ball and a strong understanding of the game. Her speed, agility and attacking mentality will make her an exciting player to watch this season and a fantastic fit in the new offensive system adopted by the Hawks,” said Head Coach Barry McGrellis who is in his first season with CSM. “Rebecca's natural athleticism, strength and positional awareness will allow for a seamless transition to college-level soccer. A product of the St. Mary's travel system, Jazmin exhibits excellent strength, a fantastic work ethic and unparalleled determination. Emerging from the same program as both Ladner and Summers,

Brenna is a forward with outstanding footwork, good close control and a cultured first touch. Her natural ability to quickly control the ball and link up with surrounding players is sure to be a key component of the Hawks' offensive approach this season,” said McGrellis.

McGrellis is a lifelong soccer devotee.

From Scotland originally, he grew up immersed in the sport and, after playing a high level of travel and semi-pro soccer, proudly represented his country at U16 level as the team captain of the Scottish Football Association's Scotland Select at an International Tournament in the Netherlands.

In 2005, he accepted a scholarship to play NCAA Division I soccer at Rider University, in New Jersey. Over the last six years McGrellis has coached professionally in both the United Kingdom and United States, developing his signature tactical approach to the game. He is licensed by the USSF, NSCAA and the Scottish Football Association and brings a wealth of prior experience to his first collegiate position at CSM, said CSM Athletic Director Michelle Ruble.

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black leather tri-fold wallet, money, credit cards and driver’s license were stolen from the victim’s purse upon leaving the store. The theft occurred on Jun. 27; the victim had not realized the household items, jewelry, tools and missing wallet until two days later. several other miscellaneous items.

On June 28, Deputy M. Velasquez was The report of a burglary from a shed on dispatched to Laurel Dr., Lusby, for St. Andrews Dr. in Chesapeake Beach, the report of a theft. The complainant was responded to on Jun. 27 by reported a Fed Ex package, containing Deputy G. Shrawder. The complainant a CP-e Fiesta ST Nexus 3" Cat Back reported that sometime between 1:00 Exhaust, was inadvertently delivered to p.m. on Jun. 24 and 3:30 a.m. on Jun. the victim’s former address (Laurel 26, someone forced entry into the shed Dr.). He stated he received notice that and stole a Sears chainsaw, a large the package was delivered on Jun. 23 number of antique baseball cards and around 4:20 p.m. and that someone had signed for it on his behalf. multiple Disney VHS tapes.

Crime Blotter

Calvert County Sheriff’s Dept. Reports CDS Violations Deputy J. Livingston conducted a traffic stop at approximately 8:45 a.m. on June 30 on a vehicle he observed being driven unsafely. When he approached the driver, Thomas Asson, 51, of Great Mills, MD, he suspected him to be under the influence, unable to keep his balance or his eyes open. He recovered 10 Valium pills from the console of Mr. Asson’s vehicle, and he apparently had no prescription to possess them. He was transported to the Detention Center and charged with On Jun. 17, for the report of a DUI and possession of a Controlled burglary, Deputy R. Evans responded to Armory Rd. Prince Frederick. The Dangerous Substance (Valium). victim stated that sometime on Jun. On Jun. 21, Deputy T. Mohler 16, someone broke a window to gain conducted a traffic stop at entry into a home and stole bath approximately 6:30 p.m., on Harbor towels. The suspect(s) also forced entry Dr., Chesapeake Beach. The driver, into a locked shed, but it does not Carol O’Dell, 51, of Chesapeake appear that anything was stolen.

Beach, was found to be in possession of a CDS: synthetic narcotic (Suboxone), For the report of a burglary from a possession of paraphernalia (bottle) locked shed, Deputy S. Morder was and unlabeled prescription bottles. She dispatched to Sandy Point Rd., Prince was arrested and transported to the Frederick, on Jun. 17. Sometime over the last several months, someone Detention Center. gained entry into the victim’s shed and A vehicle being driven in an unsafe stole a handheld Stihl leaf blower, manner at the intersection of Limerick model BG55.

Lane/E. Chesapeake Beach Rd., Owings was stopped by Deputy M. On Jun. 17, Deputy M. Naecker Trigg on Jun. 20. He discovered the responded to a burglary, which took driver, Lemuel Brown, 27, of Glen place on Webb Lane, Dunkirk.

Burnie, to be in possession of several Sometime between 2:30 p.m. on Jun. illegal drugs and a loaded firearm. He 16 and 8:00 a.m., someone forced their was charged and arrested for possession way inside a home under construction of a dangerous nonnarcotic drug and stole a GE stainless steel oven.

Anyone with (Xanax), CDS possession of a narcotic microwave (Codeine), possession with intent to information is asked to contact this distribute a narcotic (Codeine), Deputy. possession of paraphernalia (rolling papers), handgun in vehicle, carrying Thefts and possessing illegal ammunition, For the report of a theft from vehicle, firearm/drug trafficking crime, CDS: Deputy P. Mosely was dispatched to distribute with firearm and for Schooner Dr., Lusby, on Jun. 29. The initial complainant reported that his possession of a regulated firearm.

Beats headphones were stolen from the A traffic stop was conducted at the console of his vehicle. While aiding the intersection of N. Solomons Island victim, he was approached by a Rd./MF Bowen Rd., Huntingtown on neighbor who also stated someone had Jun. 20 by Deputy Trotter. He entered his vehicle and stole his Eddie determined the driver, Serenity Bauer wallet, cash and credit cards.

Morsell, 27, of Prince Frederick, to be Both incidences involved ‘unlocked’ driving on a suspended license. Deputy vehicles.

Trotter charged Morsell with the traffic offense and also with possession of Deputy T. Holt responded to White paraphernalia two syringes and a Sands Dr., Lusby, on Jun. 30 for the prescription bottle containing heroin report of a theft. The victim advised someone had entered his unlocked and Oxycodone. vehicle and stole a credit card, MD gun license, Social Security card and Burglaries Deputy D. Naughton was dispatched money. The theft occurred between to Parkers Creek Rd., Port Republic, 10:00 p.m. on Jun. 29 and 6:00 a.m. on Jun. 24 for the report of a burglary. on Jun. 30.

The owner of the Ogden’s Vintage Store reported that sometime between Deputy P. Aurich responded on Jun. 12:00 on Jun. 17 and 9:00 a.m. on 29 to a complainant who reported a June.24, a suspect(s) made entry into theft while shopping at the Walmart the antique store and stole furniture, on Town Center Blvd., Dunkirk. A

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spray. He was arrested for theft less than $100.00 and transported to the Detention Center.

For the report of stolen registration plates, Deputy R. Spalding responded to the complainant’s home on Crescent Ct., Prince Frederick, on Jun. 21.

Sometime earlier in the day both plates were stolen from the victim’s car at an unknown location.

Deputy C. Callison met a complainant at the Sheriff’s Office on Jun. 21 who reported a theft from vehicle, which was parked on Stern Ct., Lusby.

Sometime between 9:00 p.m. on Jun 19 and 4:30 a.m. on Jun. 20, an unknown suspect(s) entered their unlocked vehicle and tossed items around. All the victim could identify as missing was money from a purse that was left on the front seat.

A report of a theft at Chisholm Trail, Lusby, was responded to by Deputy J. Ward on Jun. 27. The victim stated she received a confirmation from the Post Office that her package, containing LuLa Roe brand leggings, was delivered For the report of a theft from vehicle, to her home that day but she never Deputy J. Livingston responded to a home on Patuxent Ave., in Broome’s received it.

Island, on Jun. 20. The caller stated Deputy N. Buckler responded to Jack’s that at approximately 5:00 p.m. on Place in Huntingtown, on Jun. 27 for Jun. 20, he parked his vehicle on the report of a theft. Sometime Chesapeake Ave. in Prince Frederick to between 4:00 p.m. on Jun. 24 and help a friend. He only stepped away 10:00 a.m. on Jun. 27, a Trane XR air from his vehicle for 15 minutes; during conditioning unit was stolen from the that time, someone entered his unlocked vehicle and stole his brown side of a home under construction.

On Jun. 27, Deputy G. Gott was wallet, driver’s license, gift card and dispatched to Lore Rd., Solomons, for money. the report of a theft of a business sign.

The “Island Trader Antiques” sign, For the report of mail theft, Deputy S. which was attached to a metal post at Trotter was dispatched to Scenic Way, the end of the victim’s driveway, was St. Leonard on Jun. 20. The victim stolen between 6:00 p.m. on Jun. 26 reported receiving notice that a package was delivered at 11:15 a.m. on and 9:40 a.m. on Jun. 27.

Jun. 18, but when they returned home For a report of a theft from vehicle, on Jun. 20, the package was not there.

Deputy A. Ostazeski responded to The package contained a tan fleece Olivet Rd., Lusby, on Jun. 26.The long-sleeve shirt and a green shirt. victim stated he left his vehicle unlocked between 9:00 p.m. on Jun. Deputy P. Foote was dispatched on 24 and 4:00 a.m. on Jun 25 and Jun. 20 to Fire Berry Ct., Prince someone had stolen tools out of it. A Frederick, for the report of a theft from Dewalt impact driver, Sawzall, whole unlocked vehicle. The complainant saw kit, two Dewalt bluetooth batteries reported that sometime between 8:00 p.m. on Jun. 19 and 6:00 a.m. on Jun. and a tool bag were stolen.

20, an unknown suspect(s) rummaged Deputy D. Naughton was dispatched through a vehicle and stole credit and on Jun. 25 to the Giant grocery store Social Security cards. located on N. Solomons Island Rd., Prince Frederick, for the report of a Destruction of Property theft, with a shoplifter in custody. He On Jun. 29, Deputy N. Barger was made contact with the suspect, Lisa dispatched to Anthony’s Lane in Rowell, 51, of Prince Frederick, who Huntingtown for the report of damage property.

The complainant admitted to stealing various food to items, vitamins, health/beauty items explained that their black metal and other general merchandise. She fencing, surrounding the backyard, had was arrested for theft less than several bars bent and broken. This $1,000.00 and transported to the damage was caused sometime between 6:00 p.m. on Jun. 27 and 4:30 a.m. on Detention Center.

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On Jun. 26, Deputy P. Wood was dispatched to the Prince Frederick A report of damage to property on Walmart on N. Solomons Island Rd. Magnolia Circle, St. Leonard, was for the report of a theft, with a responded to on Jun. 20, by Deputy C. shoplifter in custody. He made contact Callison. The victim reported that with Chad DeLong, 19, of Prince sometime during the evening of Jun. Frederick, who admitted to stealing 17, an unknown substance was thrown various pieces of clothing and body on their vehicle, causing the paint on

Crime Blotter (con’t) the hood, roof, trunk and driver side Rd. at 8:59 p.m. pm Jun. 26 for traffic doors, to bubble and flake off. violations. A strong odor of marijuana was emitting from inside the vehicle. A Disorderly Conduct probable cause search was conducted For the report of an intoxicated person and a large quantity of marijuana was passed out in the lobby of the hotel, located. A passenger in the vehicle, Deputy P. Wood responded to the Kameron E. Nightingale, 26 of Quality Inn on Lore Rd. Solomons, on Sacramento, CA, claimed ownership of Jun. 30. Due to the subject being 162.5 grams of marijuana. He was unresponsive, EMS was called to arrested and incarcerated at the Calvert respond to the scene. After Rosanne County Detention Center.

Nial, 38, of Park Hall, MD, was medically checked out, she proceeded to A vehicle on MD Rt. 4 at MF Bowen behave disorderly. She was arrested for Rd., Huntingtown was stopped by disorderly conduct and public Trooper First Class Costello at 7:37 on intoxication. Deputy Wood also served Jun. 20 for traffic violations. TFC Ms. Nial with an outstanding warrant Costello requested a K-9 scan of the from St. Mary’s County. vehicle, which resulted in a positive alert for the presence of narcotics. A For the report of a domestic problem, probable cause search was conducted Deputy V. O’Donnell was dispatched and Amphetamine and on Jun. 15 to the intersection of Dextroamphetamine pills were found.

Broome’s Island Rd./Oyster House Rd., Brandon M. Cornwell, 22, of Broome’s Island. When he arrived and Huntingtown was arrested and made contact with the complaint, Kelly incarcerated at the Calvert County Stecchino, 54, of Silver Spring, MD, he Detention Center. attempted to determine the reason for the 911 call. The caller was Theft/CDS Violation uncooperative and walking unsafely On Jun. 21 at 2:07 p.m., Trooper First alongside the road. He arrested Ms. Class Lewis responded to the WaWa Stecchino for public intoxication with Convenience Store in Prince Frederick public endangerment and disorderly for a shoplifting complaint. Salvatore conduct.

N. Galladoro, 37 of Prince Frederick, was arrested for theft. A search incident On Jun. 25, Deputy S. Moran was to the arrest revealed the stolen items as dispatched to Golden West Way, well as Alprazolam for which Galladoro Lusby, for the report of disorderly did not have a prescription. He was subjects outside of a residence. Upon incarcerated at the Calvert County arrival he was able to coax the subjects Detention Center. back into the house but approximately 20 minutes later, Deputy Moran Theft received another call for a disorderly A reported theft in the 5300 block of subject in the same area. He was Chesapeake Ave. St. Leonard, was approached by Nathan Lowe, 20, of responded to by Trooper First Class Lusby, who was ordered to calm down Rowe on Jun. 25 at 9:58 a.m. The but would not cooperate. He was victim advised that several items had arrested for disorderly conduct and been stolen from his residence including transported to the Detention Center. approximately $1,000 in cash. The victim reported having workers at the Weapons Violation residence and believes they could The report of a trespass violation at possibly be the suspects. Attempts are Driftwood Beach on Beach Dr., Lusby, being made to interview the workers. was responded to on Jun. 27 at approximately 7:30 p.m. by Deputy J. First Degree Assault/Theft Ward. Upon making contact with the An assault in progress in the 800 block driver, Daniel Evans, 19, of Lusby, a of Calvert Towne Dr., Prince Frederick, probable cause search revealed two brass was responded to on Jun. 24 at 7:03 knuckle weapons in Evans’ possession. p.m. by Trooper First Class Matthews.

He was arrested and charged with two The victim reported while at Town and counts of a concealed deadly weapon (a Country Liquors in Port Republic, he chrome and a black brass knuckle observed a black male remove cash that containing a 7” knife). He also received was sitting in their vehicle’s center a Civil Citation for possession of console. They followed the suspect to marijuana.

Calvert Towne Dr. in an attempt to recover the money. The victim confronted the suspect and during the Maryland State Police Reports altercation the suspect swung a pick axe at the victim, which caused minor CDS Violation Trooper First Class Matthews stopped a injury and minor damage to the victim’s vehicle on MD Rt. 4 at Calvert Beach vehicle.

Local Dies in Annapolis On June 27 at approximately 5:12 a.m., Anne Arundel County Police officers responded to a single vehicle crash on Solomons Island Road near West Street in Annapolis.

Their preliminary investigation shows that a 2011 GMC Sierra pick up was traveling northbound on Solomons Island Road when it left the roadway at Somerville Road and straddled the curb for over 300 feet before glancing off of a BGE pole.

The driver was found in cardiac arrest and taken by ambulance to Anne

Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis where he was later pronounced dead.

The driver was identified as 79-year-old Norman Tilden Hazard Jr. of Church Lane in Galesville. He was taken to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Baltimore for autopsy.

Police say the preliminary cause of the crash is failing to remain in a single lane however it is likely a significant medical event preceded the crash. The Traffic Safety Section is handling the investigation.

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CSM adds Chapter of Kappa Delta Pi

Chapter Counselor, and new inductee, Professor Elizabeth B. Settle, teacher education program coordinator at CSM, left, joins the 19 College of Southern Maryland inductees into the Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in Education, including from left, Casey Miller of Mechanicsville, Lisa Leyton of Lusby, Adam Brandao of Accokeek, Sandra Briscoe of Mechanicsville, Danielle Darden of Waldorf, Lauren Helms of Prince Frederick, Maria Estevez of La Plata (back), Krista Steele of Waldorf, Sara Browne of Lexington Park, Sidi Chleuh of Great Mills, Jenny Brewer of Huntingtown, J’Trenee Bryant of Waldorf, Lesley Windholz of Waldorf, Joelle Bush of Waldorf, Morgan Tickle of Mechanicsville, Rebecca Butner of St. Leonard, Raven Smoot of Marbury and Danielle Amster of Prince Frederick.

The College of Southern Maryland has joined the 40,000-member International Honor Society in Education, Kappa Delta Pi, and announces the induction of 19 people into its membership. CSM is the first community college in Maryland to be awarded a chapter.

The society inducts only those individuals who have exhibited the ideals of scholarship, integrity in service and commitment to excellence in teaching and its allied professions. Selection as a member of Kappa Delta Pi is based on high academic achievement, a commitment to education as a career and a professional attitude that assures steady growth in the profession.

CSM members of the society include Danielle Amster of Prince Frederick, Adam Brandao of Accokeek, Jenny Brewer of Huntingtown, Sandra Briscoe of Mechanicsville, Sara Browne of Lexington Park, J’Trenee Bryant of Waldorf, Joelle Bush of Waldorf who serves as vice

president/foundation representative, Rebecca Butner of St. Leonard, Sidi Chleuh of Great Mills, Danielle Darden of Waldorf, Maria Estevez of La Plata who serves as president/treasurer, Lauren Helms of Prince Frederick, Lisa Leyton of Lusby, Casey Miller of Mechanicsville, Raven Smoot of Marbury, Krista Steele of Waldorf who serves as secretary/historian, Morgan Tickle of Mechanicsville and Lesley Windholz of Waldorf who serves as communications/marketing manager for the chapter.

“Membership in Kappa Delta Pi provides lifelong opportunities for support, service and professional growth for students through their bachelor's degree and on into their teaching careers,” said Chapter Counselor, and new inductee, Professor Elizabeth B. Settle, teacher education program coordinator at CSM. For information on education programs at CSM, visit www.csmd.edu.

Down Syndrome Achievement Center to Open This well-established national non-profit organization with 31 locations and more emerging is seeking to open GiGi’s Playhouse in Annapolis in the late spring of 2017, which will be the first of its kind for the state of Maryland.

Through GiGi’s Playhouse Annapolis, over 30 educational, therapeutic, health and wellness, as well as career focused programs specifically designed by therapists, educators and parents will be offered free of charge to families with children of all ages who have Down syndrome.

"I am honored to join GiGi's Playhouse Annapolis to celebrate bringing this invaluable resource to Marylanders," said Governor Larry Hogan. "With the opening of the first GiGi's Playhouse in Maryland, right here in our state's capitol, Marylanders with Down syndrome and their families will have access to an array of resources and programs designed to create positive awareness, foster acceptance, and enhance quality of life, and build connections among the community."

Funded primarily through donations, grants, and fundraisers, GiGi’s Playhouse Annapolis is hosting the Mythics-Emergent “Believe in our Build” inaugural fundraiser on Sat., July 23 from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. at the Sheehy Lexus of Annapolis dealership.

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GiGi’s Playhouse is the only nationwide network of Down syndrome achievement centers, changing lives through free, results-driven programs for individuals of all ages, families and communities. Last year, over 26,000 individuals with Down syndrome benefited from free programs and positive empowerment.

In the What’s That “Mystery Bird?”

By Lisa Bierer-Garrett I got a call from my editor, Diane Burr, one day recently that she had an injured baby heron in her backyard. My park ranger husband and I grabbed a large pet carrier and an old butterfly net with the idea we could catch it and take it to a local wildlife rehabilitator.

We drove over to check out the situation. Diane told us the bird had run under her deck.

It must have been smaller than we thought to get under there.

We looked and saw nothing.

Diane described the bird and the more she talked the more we thought this does not sound like a long necked heron, even a small sized green heron.

Photo of Clapper Rail bird by Flicker commons.

see this mystery bird.

Diane had a blurry cell phone picture and we told her that it did not look heron like at all. Based on that picture, it looked very much like a Rail, a secretive bird of the marshes we don’t often see that much around here any more.

Just a few minutes after we gave up the search and left, of course the bird came back out, and Diane was able to snap some more photos as the bird scavenged around in her backyard shrubbery. She sent the new photos and I was able to make a positive Identification.

It was a definitely that saltmarsh resident, the Clapper Rail (Rallus longirostris).

Yellow beak, long chicken like Picture of a Green Heron (Wiki legs, brownish feathers and a cute upturned tail are characCommons). teristics of this larger railbird.

We walked with her over to her neighbor’s house and he came out and told us about the mystery bird. He said it had run between his house and the next house in a little alleyway several times. He thought it was not even scared of the lawnmower. He described it as grey in color. He also thought it might be going down to the nearby new fish pond in the North Beach Sunrise Garden to get food and water.

We poked around in the Photo of the Clapper Rail that area, walked around Diane’s appeared in Diane Burr's backyard back yard a couple more times, in North Beach. Rails look - and act but we decided we were not to - much like a small chicken.

I was familiar with the Clapper Rail from the saltmarshes of Chincoteague, the island refuge I once called home when I worked there as a seasonal ranger. You could clap your hands and then listen for the rail to answer back with its clapping clacking sound. Hard to see as they scurry between the marsh grasses and reeds, the saying “skinny as a rail” comes from these fast thin waterbirds.

insects and crustaceans.

Based on that information, we decided that Diane had a Clapper Rail living in her backyard! I think it was probably was displaced by one of the large storms we had with strong winds that blew it off its annual migration back to Maryland saltwater marshes on the Eastern Shore. It took shelter under her deck and found abundant food at the pond. It never appeared truly injured and the neighbors had seen it for a week after we went to look for it and it appeared fine. As we didn’t need to capture it, we could rest easy.

The good news is that I live down by the wetlands of North Beach and one evening recently I heard the distinct clapping of the Clapper Rail coming from the marsh. It had found its way back to our saltmarsh habitat from downtown North Beach.

Illustration by John W. Taylor.

We hope to hear it many evenings as it raises another I currently work at Patux- generation of rails. ent River Park along the Jug Bay Natural Area. It is well known as a Rail bird hunting ground from back in the early 1900’s. In fact, our office building is the old McClure Gun Club built in the 1870’s.

Hunters came from near and far to be guided on “push boats” by hunting guides in the Fall to go gunning for rails, ducks and waterfowl that stopped and fed on the extensive wild rice marsh grasses along their fall migration Photo of clapper rail from Wiki southward. The species of rails Commons. that called the freshwater Patuxent home are the seed eating rails such as Sora Rail, About the Author: Lisa BiererVirginia Rail and King Rail. Garrett is a Naturalist who lives The Clapper Rail likes saltwa- with her husband, Chris in North ter where they can catch fish, Beach.

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Money Matters YOUR

By Lyn Striegel

What exactly is “credit?”

When you obtain a credit card or a loan from a bank, you are borrowing money. The credit card company or the bank charges you interest to borrow the money. You are expected repay the money you have borrowed with the interest. If you repay on time, you have indicated you are a trustworthy borrower and you will be deemed worthy of borrowing more money at better interest rates than others.

Why does this matter? Because for some large items that we purchase, like a car or a house, most of us cannot pay the full amount for the item up front with cash. We will have to buy the item on credit. That means that every-

Managing Your “Credit” one needs a credit rating in order to be able to borrow money if they have to.

How do you get a credit rating?

Your payment history is reported to three credit bureaus. TransUnion, Equifax and Experian are the three major credit reporting companies. If you have ever had debt you have paid off on time, like credit card debt or mortgage debt, the three major credit reporting companies have a file on you - not only that, they have given you a FICO score. FICO stands for Fair Isaac and Co., a company that helps other companies determine a person’s credit risk based on a person’s credit history. The FICO score is the most widely used.

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According to their website, FICO provides predictions of consumer behavior to help businesses make “faster, more profitable decisions.”

What that really means is, they give you a number and based on the number, you will or won’t qualify for credit. FICO is a score that is widely used by banks and mortgage companies to determine whether you will qualify for a loan or a mortgage.

Every 30 days, each one of your creditors sends an update to the three credit reporting agencies and your credit report is updated.

If you have paid your bills late, you will create a negative credit report.

A bankruptcy will remain as a negative on your report for ten years.

Your credit profile and your FICO score are constantly being updated based on information the credit reporting companies receive.

It is critical that you know what is in your credit report - not just with one credit bureau, but with all three.

Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, you are protected if there is inaccurate information on your credit report. You are entitled to receive your credit report annually without charge.

The FICO score gives certain weights to your credit history - for example, your payment history represents 35% of your FICO score; your amounts owed is 30%; the length of time you have had credit accounts for 15% of your FICO score, new credit is 10%, and the type of credit you have is 10%. FICO scores range between 300 and 850. Of that, you want a score around the mid-700s. The higher the FICO credit score, the better. A credit score below 600 means you are a higher credit risk so, lenders may not want to lend to you or, if they do, they will charge higher interest to lend you money.

How do you fix your FICO score or maintain good credit?

1. On your “payment history,” pay your bills on time. Late payments and collections will hurt your score. If you have missed payments, get current and stay current. Information is constantly updated so even if you have had trouble in the past, your current status as a good credit is important. You need to know that paying off a collection account will not remove it from your report - it will usually stay on your report for seven years.

If you are having trouble paying your creditors, contact them and work out a

payment plan - showing consistent payments to the creditors should help to repair your scores.

2. On your “amounts owed” if you owe more than 30% of your credit card’s limit, your FICO score will be lowered. Try to keep your balances low. Pay off your debt rather than acquire more credit cards. DO not close credit card accounts to increase your score or open more credit card accounts just to increase the available credit you have. Those actions can lower your score.

3. If you are new to credit, don’t obtain many new accounts in a short period of time - new accounts will lower your average account age which will have a larger effect on your credit score than if you didn’t have a lot of credit information. Credit history must be built up over time. Open a couple of credit card accounts, pay regularly and let the history build.

4. On “new credit” be careful.

Your FICO score can be lowered just by the number of inquiries for your score from multiple creditors - even if they do not extend credit to you. If you want to shop for a rate, do so within a discrete period of time, like 30 days, so that it does not appear that you are seeking massive amounts of credit from many creditors. It is fine to request your own credit report. That will not affect your score.

5. On “types of credit” you should apply for and open new credit card accounts only as needed. More accounts will not raise your score. If you have a new credit card, use it sparingly and pay it off quickly. Someone with no credit cards will have a lower score than someone who has paid off their credit cards responsibly.

Your credit score is critical to whether or not you can obtain a loan. Do not take it for granted.

Pull your credit report, check it for errors, dispute the errors and monitor your credit report consistently. If your FICO score is low, try the tips we have suggested to raise the score and research this area by going to the FICO at fico.com for further information.

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

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By Bob Poston

A Life of Fitness This week I come to you to talk about not just living day to day, but living life to your fullest physical potential every single day by pursuing the fitness life. This means making decisions or choosing options that will help build you up and not those that will tear you down. The decisions or choices I am referring to are those that involve your physical and emotional well-being. You know what I am talking about, right? I want you to choose to be stronger, both inside and out.

To get you started, let’s talk about the four components to fitness: cardiovascular & pulmonary health; musculo-skeletal integrity; psychological well-being; and nutritional support.

Within these four components there are five fitness basics: exercise; managing stress levels; drinking water; nutritional intake; and supplementation.

Cardiovascular & pulmonary health points directly to your level of aerobic conditioning within the first of the five fitness basics. When you are doing your “cardio� workout, you need to be doing some huffing and puffing. So, if you are jogging on a treadmill, you should not be carrying on a conversation with the person next to you without it sounding a little breathy. That does not mean you can’t say a couple of words without sucking in some air, it means you should sound slightly out of breath. If you do not have a heart rate monitor to track your heart rate beats per minute, you can use a method known as the Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE). In using the RPE method you should look at your breathing on a scale of 1 to 10 in which you should be feeling like you are at a 6 or 7.

The musculo-skeletal component brings in the resistance training I have written about in the last couple of articles. This again is a very important component to fitness. As we have learned, resistance training builds muscle which makes you stronger; it increases your metabolism which helps you burn more calories; and it can increase bone density which helps fight osteoporosis. Another part of this component incorporates stretching which helps you to improve your flexibility. A strong and flexible body is a great result of pursuing the fitness life.

Remember those feel good chemical reactions that take place in the body when you exercise. Well those are the players in the psychological well-being component of the fitness life. When you exercise, endorphin levels are raised in the body. The brain produces the calming and feel good chemicals of serotonin and dopamine. These are part of the body’s happy chemicals. They reduce your perceived levels of pain and promote feelings of well-being. Have you heard the phrase “a runner’s high�. These provide very positive and energizing feelings and relate directly to your outlook on life.

Water intake is a conversation I have daily with my clients. Our bodies are approximately 60% water. It is needed for our bodily functions to operate like sweating for example. Sweating is the body maintaining temperature control and water is needed to replace that which is sweated out. Your kidneys require water to maintain the ability to remove waste and toxins. Water is needed to transport nutrients to your cells and provides cushions for your joints. In fact your muscles are over 75% water. Staying well hydrated is reflected in the health of your skin as well. Water should be consumed before, during

and after exercising. If you are thirsty, you are already dehydrated. The old 8 glasses of 8 ounces or “8x8� is easy to remember and a minimum to get daily. I remind my clients that this 8x8 is a minimum; it is to count for water alone and does not bring other fluids into the equation.

When I talk to clients about nutrition, I start with asking them what the first 3 letters of DIET spell. That is right, when you restrict your calorie intake, to less then what the body requires to support its daily functions, it starts to shut energy requirements down starting with slowing your metabolism. At the other end of the spectrum is the over consumption of useless calories. These are the calories that compose most of what Americans eat, the Standard American Diet (SAD) and yes, it is sad. Do not get me wrong, I love a good cheeseburger or a nice slice of pizza once and awhile, but it definitely is not what you need to be eating on a regular basis. Your diet needs to consist of lean protein sources and fruits and vegetables. Fruits and vegetables should be raw, fresh and lots of colors. In fact 9 plus servings a day is what you are after, not the old 5 to 8 we were taught years ago. Just think about it, once a fruit or vegetable is picked or pulled from the vine it starts to lose it nutritional value. Here in most American cities from vine to grocery shelf can take days, many days. So by the time you consume it, it is safe to say it has lost 30% or more of its nutritional value. We have a great opportunity to get fresh fruits and vegetables locally here this time of year with all of our farms and roadside stands.

You have to take advantage of that. You can visit www.mypyramid.gov to get an up to date look at how the pyramid has changed over the years.

Okay, last on the talk is one most clients ask about and that is supplementation. I want to stress that supplements do just that, they supplement and not replace a solid nutrition plan. Your nutrition should be 95% or more whole, real food. The market is full of bars, powders and liquids touted as meal replacements and they should only come into play when real food is not available. It is better than skipping a meal all together as we do not want to start slowing down our metabolism due to the lack of fuel coming in.

Just read those labels very closely and look for something that is low in fat and sugar as some protein bars (and powders) can have as many calories as a candy bar.

I hope this information has you looking at your current lifestyle and asking yourself questions about where changes can be made if you need to make some. Start with small steps and gradually start making strides into the choices that will put you on the path to a fitness life. I wish you great success.

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

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A Touching Family Reunion

On The

By Stephanie Cosby

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une 8th was the most perfect day – a day 31 years in the making. It was the day I got to meet my daughter for the first time.

You see, when I was 18 years old, I had a baby who was put up for adoption. I was young, still in high school and scared. Scared that I wouldn’t be able to provide the life that she deserved. In my mind, adoption was the only answer. I opted for a closed adoption. Neither the adoptive parents nor me and my family would know anything about the other. I gave birth to a healthy baby girl just five days before my graduation from high school.

Over the years, I would on occasion think about her, but only to hope that she was happy, healthy, and safe. I never thought that she would search for me, or even know of my existence. I also never ventured to search for her. I believed that since I’d given her up, I had also given up my right to look for her.

June 1st was like any other workday. I was trying to finish a project with a tight deadline when I received a LinkedIn invite from someone I didn’t know. At first glance, I just thought I’d ignore it, but something urged me to take a look. I read over her profile, but I didn’t know her. I noticed that we had a 3rd degree connection, so I accepted her invite. Within minutes, I received an email through LinkedIn from her.

My first inclination was she was selling something! But I read anyway…

“Dear Stephanie, My name is Patricia. I was born on June 3rd, 1985 in Key West, FL and you are my biological mother.”

Stephanie and Patty.

At first, it didn’t register. I wasn’t sure it was real. The words that followed were blurred, jumbled. But I tried to read on. She wanted me to know that she understood and respected my reasons for giving her up.

She thanked me for what I’d done. She went on to explain that she’d had a wonderful childhood full of fantastic experiences. Also she was married to a wonderful man, they had a seven-year-old daughter, with another little girl on the way!! (In a matter of seconds, I’d gone from being childless to a grandmother!) She included her contact information and said she’d love to connect with me if I was open to it.

The jumble of emotions was rolling over me like a tidal wave. I texted my husband “my biological daughter just contacted me.” He texted me back asking how I felt. Honestly, I was experiencing so many emotions all at once I don’t think I could really identify any of them. I’d told him about the adoption decades before, not long after we started dating. I’d never hidden from anyone the fact I’d had a baby, but as the years passed, I only talked about it if the subject came up. I was never ashamed of it, but it was just part of the past.

I emailed her back letting her know that I was open to connecting, but I thought I’d need a day to organize my thoughts. I wrote, “I don’t want to verbally vomit all over you.” She emailed back that she didn’t mind; we had 31 years to catch up on and a little

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verbal vomit was to be expected! We agreed to talk that evening.

We spoke for hours that night, and the next day, and the days following.

On June 3rd, her birthday, I asked if it would be okay if I came to Miami to meet her face-to-face. She was thrilled by the prospect. My schedule was crazy, so June 8th was the only day that I would be able to see her or I’d have to wait until July! I would have to take the first flight down and return home that night! It was truly a stealth mission.

Meeting Patty was pure elation for me!! She and her husband Pierre picked me up from the curb at the airport. As we approached each other, both squealing a little, we came together and hugged. We couldn’t let each other go, except to look at each other. Then we’d hug again, look at each other. We did this at least a half dozen times.

Hugging, laughing, crying, looking at each other! She is so beautiful and I could hardly believe that she was standing in front of me. It still seems like a dream.

At their home, Pierre’s mom, sister and Patty made an incredible Venezuelan breakfast. It was so delicious!! I felt so incredibly welcome.

Even Pierre’s nephews played hooky from school just to meet me. What incredible, smart, funny and interesting young men they are! I was also able to meet Patty’s adoptive dad whom I just hugged and said thank you over and over again to me. It was all I could say back to him as well. It is worth noting

that he has been very supportive of Patty’s search for her biological parents.

Later in the afternoon, we went to pick up my granddaughter Bella from school. Patty told me she might be a little stand offish with me as she was with most strangers. Upon meeting her she didn’t seem to be that stand-offish.

As a matter of fact, I learned that she would give any NFL linebacker a run for their money! As I was leaning down to talk to her, she rather suddenly came running towards me and leapt in the air to give me a giant bear hug and knocked me flat on my kiester when she tackled me! Best. Thing. Ever!

I spent the afternoon hanging out with Patty, Pierre, and Joyce (Pierre’s sister) looking at pictures, swapping stories, laughing about how alike we are. Pierre just kept staring at us and smiling. He said he couldn’t believe how crazy it was to see us together. Our mannerisms, the way we talked; it was scary how similar we were. To me, it felt like they’ve been a part of my life forever. It was just easy.

Getting on the plane that night was hard. I wanted to spend more time there; more time catching up on lost time; more time getting to know her; more time letting her get to know me. I spent the flight home reflecting on the day, what this all means, how our lives are changed forever. The lives of our family members, our friends – this changes everything for all of us.

A little over a month has gone by since she first contacted me and I still find myself in disbelief about the whole thing. Over the Independence Day holiday weekend, Patty came to Breezy Point to visit me.

I still don’t know what to expect from all of this… What it all means.

But I’m excited about what the future holds for us. I look forward to every day, getting to know her better and telling her about me, my family, my life experiences. But I am beyond thrilled with all of it. I find myself in perpetual happiness. Happiness for discovering the daughter that I never thought I’d know.

About the Author: Stephanie Cosby is the owner, co-founder and Vice President of Career Puppy, Inc., a digital media and educational consulting company. She and her husband Gary Brown live in the Chesapeake Beach community of Breezy Point.

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Hospital Raises Money for Mobile Health Unit Dear Chesapeake Current readers, Foundation recently held its 27th of 148 players competed for top honors and raised nearly $71,000. Since the event began in 1990, it has raised $1.2 million to fund patient care equipment and vital hospital services. newly purchased mobile health unit that will travel throughout Calvert County, bringing community members access to dental and medical health care, as well as prevention and wellness programs.

Tournament Chair Pat Petricko was thrilled. She said, “Our success is entirely due to the incredibly generous sponsors, enthusiastic golfers and wonderful volunteers who come out year after year to support this great cause.”

CMH President and CEO Dean Teague expressed his gratitude to the golfers, sponsors, and employees who make it all possible. He said, “I hope you know that your contributions really

American Radiology Associates who led the way with Master’s Club sponsorships.

He added, “We’d also like to recognize our generous Ryder Club sponsors-- All American Ambulance & Transport, Cornerstone Advisors, Columbia Bank, Leach Wallace, Networking Concepts, MedStar Health and Radio Shack of Prince Frederick.

Teague extended special thanks to Varsity Vending, Wanda DeBord of Title Max, LLC and to Pat Petricko/REMAX 100 for providing breakfast and lunch as well as Hole-in-One sponsors Bayside Auto Group, Dickinson Jewelers, Pat Petricko and Winegardner Buick Auto Group.

Please Keep Science Center members of the Anne Arundel County Council: So much stands to be lost and little if anything gained!

I think you are well versed in the issues surrounding the Board of Education's proposal the convert the Carrie Weedon Science Center in Galesville into another pre-K facility. In short, $1.6 million is a tremendous amount of capital spend to provide programs that already exist in abundance in the area. Once overhauled, the considerable additional expense. Overall enrollment in the local elementary schools has been declining. Many of the existing pre-K spaces in these schools already go to families that are not in need, because there are not enough

In fact, local preschools have been closing due to declining enrollment and lack of Mayur Patel, Ben Morris, Rij Patel, and demand. South County is not helped Will Halamandris from American with the addition of more pre-K spaces.

Radiology. Bucky Bowling, Tom from as far away as Mayo and Edgewater Dennison, Mark MacDougall, and Jon is not a logical solution. Parents I have Marlowe from SMECO capped the top talked to said they would not put a child slot in Division II. Michael Vergis, that young on a bus to travel that Brian Vermillion, Adam Burton, and distance. Families want their very young Greg Kingston of Plan B Technologies, children in schools that are close to Inc. outpaced all contenders in Division home, familiar and already serving older siblings and neighbors. hospital is able to provide to the III. Equally, important is what will be community.” During his remarks, lost forever to the thousands of children Teague singled out Ober l Kaler and Gail Harkins who visit the science center every year.

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years ago!) with the exciting Bald Eagle, Red Wolf, Mountain Lion, Black Bear and Baltimore Oriole, to name just a few of the favorites. But in there, they discover many more native mammals and birds they never imagined live in cannot be found in the state. What once lived here and is now gone. What is not native, yet has moved in. get into in an email. One highlight is the new Blue Crab unit, which has been enthusiastically received this spring.

Student, chaperones and teachers alike are amazed to learn that this local animal undergoes a complete metamorphosis during its life cycle. Second graders are able to use microscopes to observe actual samples of three stages in the Blue Crab's life cycle: eggs, Zoea and the Megalops. else as they were custom made for Carrie Weedon this year! What a treasure to be lost if the center closes.

It has been my privilege and pleasure to teach at Carrie Weedon for the last several years. From the "Oooohs" and "Wows" I hear from students as they walk in, to the familiar refrain of "I didn't know science was like this!" And

Carrie Weedon. It gives many elementary hear almost every day as they board the bus at the end. I have other employment. chance to engage in work similar to what actual scientists do: Using microscopes, about the unique opportunity that will be measuring, making observations, lost to students forever if the center generating and testing hypotheses. closes. Teachers tell us this is their hear that "the student's learn so much." live animals or even simply to see them.

Students from across the county are now?" initially intimidated and then intrigued I urge you and the Council to keep by the horseshoe crab as they summon the center open! the courage to touch its hard shell. First graders, who have just learned about Sincerely, seeking some of the clever creatures Rebecca Stapleton hiding in their tanks.

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Disputing Claim by Candidate Dear Chesapeake Current readers, The May 27th edition of the Calvert Recorder newspaper recited a claim made on behalf of Board of Education candidate Tracy McGuire which credited her with “closing the achievement gap” in Calvert County.

While no one would question Ms. McGuire’s commitment to serving the educational needs of Calvert’s children, the claim that the gap has narrowed is nonsense.

Since the National Center for Education Statistics data that would refute the claim won’t be available until after the Nov. election, I turned to Cindy Strickline -Rose, the mother of a special needs child in a neighboring county, who has written extensively on the harmful effects of standardized testing.

The data Ms. Rose located shows the gap Ms. McGuire “narrowed” in Calvert County declined slightly following passage of No Clild Left Behind – before she was elected to the board - then widened following introduction of Common Core in the state.

Any gains made by African American students under NCLB were obliterated by standardized testing.

Adding to the egregiousness of this apparent attempt to mislead the public, Ms. McGuire certainly knows teachers in the county are prevented by education publisher Pearson’s “gag order” from contradicting her by commenting on the effectiveness of the

tests.

That Ms. McGuire would take advantage of the gag order to allow others to make demonstrably untrue claims on her behalf is reprehensible.

What evidence has Ms. McGuire seen– what evidence has anyone on the Board of Education seen – to validate former State Superintendent Lilian Lowry’s claim that the academic loses students suffered were only temporary?

There is no compelling reason to believe test scores will improve in another year, two years or twenty.

I made Superintendent Dan Curry the following offer: If Dr. Cheryl Yates, the director of early childhood development for Calvert County Public Schools, was willing to stake her Distinguished Educator award on Md. Collage and Career Ready standards being developmentally appropriate, I would never write another unkind word about PARCC testing or Common Core. That offer, made back in April, stands.

If Ms. McGuire feels the need to light a candle, she should do so in memory of the hopes, dreams and ambitions of the 88% of students in Baltimore City, who now stand virtually no chance of graduating as a result of the elitist, liberal education reform policies she supports.

Edward C. Davenport Drum Point

Local Mentors Needed Dear Chesapeake Current readers, The Calvert County Mentoring Partnership (CCMP) is hosting a free Mentoring 101 training and roundtable discussion for local mentoring coordinators on Tues., July 12 at the Harriet Elizabeth Brown Community Center in Prince Frederick, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

With expertise from the Maryland Mentoring Resource Center, Mentoring 101 will guide participants on how to train mentors to cultivate positive and lasting mentoring relationships. Lunch will be provided as a result of a generous donation from Dreamweaver Catering, a longtime supporter of mentoring in Calvert County.

Mentoring 101 incorporates recommendations from the Elements of Effective Practice for Mentoring, an evidence-based framework designed by the National Mentoring Partnership.

The goal is to teach program coordinators how to clarify mentor roles, communicate expectations and concerns, and promote diversity awareness in their training efforts.

Calvert County Mentoring Partnership’s mission is to ensure youth mentoring programs are sustainable, demonstrate best practices, and meet the needs of youth in Calvert County. This past year, CCMP partnered with Calvert County Public Schools to conduct a countywide school-based mentoring survey.

Among the existing 24 school-based programs, the areas

identified as having the greatest need for support were training mentors (38%) and program funding at an overwhelming (64%).

The Calvert County Mentoring Partnership has been working diligently to rally a community wide effort to support mentoring in Calvert County.

We have partnered with Calvert Community Foundation and Chesapeake Charities with the goal of raising $5,000 to establish a Mentoring Fund that will bring additional resources to the existing underfunded mentoring programs throughout Calvert County.

Donations to the fund can be made via the Calvert Community Foundation online at chesapeakecharities.org/funds/ or by mailing a check made payable to: Calvert Community Foundation c/o Chesapeake Charities 101 Log Canoe Circle, Stevensville, MD 21666. Please add a note on your check or online that the donation is for MENTORING. Gifts to the Calvert Community Foundation are fully tax deductible as allowable by law.

To RSVP for Mentoring 101, e-mail calvertmentoringpartnership@gmail.com or leave a message at (443) 295-3709.

Follow the Partnership on Facebook or Twitter @CalvertMP. Jennifer Moreland Member, Calvert County Mentoring Partnership

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Gary Bowen, 63 Gary William Bowen, age 63, of Lothian passed away July 1, 2016 at his residence. He was born Sept. 30, 1952 in Clifton Forge, VA to Charles and Louise (Harris) Bowen. Gary was raised in Clifton Forge and graduated from Clifton Forge High School and Dabney College in Selma, VA. He was employed as a service manager with Metropolitan Rolling Door specializing in commercial and residential door repair.

In his leisure time, Gary enjoyed playing cards, computers, watching the Food Network, eating, and drinking A&W Root Beer. He was also an avid fan of the Washington Redskins and loved spending time with his dogs Majesty and Peanut.

He is survived by his son Robert D. Healy of Lothian, grandson Daniel Healy of Lothian and brothers Steve Bowen of Parkville and Albert Bowen of Covington, VA. Gary was preceded in death by his wife Carol Marie Bowen.

Memorial contributions may be made to: American Cancer Society, 1041 Route #3 North Building A, Gambrills MD 21054.

Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

Sandra Carmichael, 75 Sandra Cunningham Carmichael, age 75, of Prince Frederick, passed away on Fri., June 24, 2016 at her residence.

She was born in Glasgow, Scotland and was the daughter of the late Alec and Catherine (Cunningham)

Carmichael.

She was employed at Medimmune Inc. as a budget analyst, retiring in Sept. 2012. She enjoyed going to the beach, driving her convertible, watching classic movies, dancing, singing, and spending time with her family - especially her grandchildren.

She is survived by two daughters: Karen Cipressi and her husband Ron and Elaine Morales and her husband Brian; and four grandchildren: Bauer, Jack, Easton, and Rachel.

Memorial contributions in her name may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at stjude.org/memorial.

Lee Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

Buck Chaney, 88 G e o r g e Norwood “Buck” Chaney, age 88, of Owings, passed away June 26, 2016 at his residence. He was born July 3, 1927 in Owings to George and Effie

(Mister) Chaney. George attended Fairview Elementary School and Calvert High School.

George married Luella Jean French June 18, 1949 and the couple made their home in Owings where he worked the family farm.

Buck later became a carpenter and home builder operating Custom Built Homes by George N. Chaney. Mr. Chaney retired in the 1990’s.

He was a member of Grace Brethren Church and volunteered with the Calvert County Food Pantry. He enjoyed watching the Baltimore Orioles and Washington Redskins, playing golf and shuffleboard. George and his wife enjoyed spending winters in Florida for over 25 years.

Buck is survived by his wife Luella Jean Chaney of Owings; children Linda Dunn and her husband Tom of Owings, Stephen Chaney and his wife Diane of Huntingtown; and David Chaney and his wife Candy of Owings; grandchildren Jennifer Dunn Zlotorzynski and her husband Brian, Kevin Dunn, Justin Chaney, Andrew Chaney, Kristin Dunn and her fiancé Dave Tudja, Lindsey Chaney Moorley and her husband Jonathan, Brittany Chaney, Keriann Dunn Linkous and her husband Jason, Collin Chaney and Tyler Chaney; great grandchildren Riley Dunn, Sean Zlotorzynski, and Carter Dunn; brothers Venton L. Chaney and his wife Becky of Owings, James K. Chaney and his wife Donna of Owings; sisters Ellen Mae Chaney of Ohio and Virginia Swingler and her husband Ron of Lothian.

He was preceded in death by a brother Morris Allen Chaney and son Larry Michael Chaney.

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

Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

Marsh Damerell, 91 M a r s h a l l Hinners Damerell, known as "Marsh," passed away peacefully at his Solomons residence on June 27, 2016 at the age of 91.

He was born May 11, 1925 in Illinois to Chester W. and Erma (Hinners) Damerell.

He married Frances Jeanne Williams of Muncie, Indiana on Feb. 24, 1946. The couple met at Purdue University while Marsh was in Navy ROTC. Marsh was commissioned as a US Navy officer and served in the Pacific theater in WW II and then later in the Korean conflict, times that also stirred an inner love for the sea.

He graduated from the University of Michigan with a degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1948.

Marsh loved machining and machine tools.

He successively developed two prosperous machine shop businesses, in North Tonawanda, NY and Lancaster, NY. As a local businessman, he joined Rotary Club and was an active member for many years, filling various roles including club President.

Marsh and Fran raised their family and were instrumental in community organizations including their local church, school organizations, and Boy Scouts, where Marsh was a troop leader. As his love for the sea grew, he and a friend built a 16-foot sailboat that they sailed on Lake Ontario. That boat was progressively

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replaced by two larger sailboats, and the idea to sail around the world germinated.

While his children completed high school and college, Marsh picked out the boat and planned the trip of a lifetime. He sold off half the business, and he and Fran departed in 1980 on an epic around-the-world adventure aboard “Invictus,” their seaworthy 38-foot ketch. Sailing to places from Panama to New Zealand to Capetown richly filled their lives and stirred others who heard their updates. After returning, they developed a program describing their trip with sequenced slides, music and narration. They showed it several hundred times to audiences cumulatively numbering in the ten thousands.

Marsh retired in 1987 to devote time to family, his love of machining, and a desire for travel. He and Fran settled in Calvert County, where Marsh set up a small machine shop in his garage. They were active in their church, the local Rotary club, the Circumnavigators Club and SCORE. They traveled to out-of-way places like the Azores, Antarctica, Turkey, Thailand and British Columbia.

Marsh and Fran moved to the Asbury Solomons retirement community in 2003. They routinely visited their children and families, and attended key events such as the graduations and weddings of their grandchildren. In 2015, family and friends joined at Asbury Solomons to celebrate Marsh's 90th birthday. Those present showed pictures and told stories about how Marsh was special in their lives.

Fran preceded Marsh in death, passing in 2013, just after their 67th anniversary.

Marshall is survived by four children and their spouses: Susan Giesy (and husband John) of Saskatoon, SK; Kay Hawk (and husband Evert) of Wyomissing, PA; Paul Damerell (and wife Deborah) of Alexandria, VA; and Ralph Damerell (and wife Julie) of Rochester, NY; 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He is also survived by a brother, Justin Bruce Damerell (and wife Judy) of Fort Wayne, IN. A memorial service will be held Sat., July 9 at 11:00 a.m. at Solomons United Methodist Church, 14454 Solomons island Road South, Solomons MD 20688.

Memorial contributions may be made to: Solomons United Methodist Church, 14454 Solomons Island Road South, P. O. Box 403, Solomons MD 20688 or Rotary Foundation, C/O Rotary Club of Prince Frederick, P. O. Box 1339, Prince Frederick MD 20678.

Rausch Funeral Home in Lusby handled arrangements.

Archie Gantt, 72 Archie Benjamin Gantt was born to the late Mr. and Mrs. Warren G. Gantt in Port Republic, on Oct. 20, 1943. God called him home on Fri., May 27, 2016 at age 72.

He received his education in the Calvert County Public Schools, where he graduated from Brooks High School in 1962. He began his employment with Union Labor 657 as a construction laborer for over 30 years and various other companies.

After a prior marriage, he later married Mary Russell in August 1995.

Archie loved spending time sitting in front of the television watching his favorite sports Basketball and Football.

In his early years, he gave his life to Christ

and joined Brooks United Methodist Church under the leadership of the late Rev. Joseph Collins where he was a member of The Brooks United Methodist Men’s Choir. He later became a member of Healing Deliverance Community Experience of the Holy Spirit.

Archie leaves to cherish his memories, his wife Mary Russell Gantt, one son Corey E. Gantt; two step-children, Douglas Wallace and Veronica Russell. He had four brothers, Anthony Gantt of Port Republic; Joseph Gantt (Maxine) of Prince Frederick; Grailen Gantt (Sarah) of Lusby; and Donald Gantt (Faye) of Chesapeake Beach; four brothers-in-law, Richard Buck, Milton Jr. (Angela), David (Arlene) and James (Patricia); two sisters-in-law, Lillian Russell and Jane White; four grandchildren, Trajan, Danasia, Douglas Jr and Caiden ; a host of nephews, great nephews and nieces and great nieces and host of family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Warren and Marion Gantt, his daughter Dana L. Gantt, son Archie B. Gantt Jr. and his sister Laura B. Buck (Peggy).

Sewell Funeral Home in Prince Frederick handled arrangements.

Kathy Garner, 71 Kathleen C. Garner was born Feb. 15, 1945 and passed away June 23, 2016.

Kathy was born in Philadelphia and lived her life in the pursuit of pleasure in the moment. She received a psychology degree from Adirondack Community College.

Maturing over time, that which pleased her was refined from "self-service" to "serving others." In her lifetime, she fostered countless troubled teens and youth (two of which she adopted), operated a ferret rescue, adopted three ex-racing greyhounds destined to be euthanized, created a church ministry for mature women, calling it "The Silver Belles," and with failing health, traveled on two church missions to assist others less fortunate. She cared for the elderly in their homes and in a Fairfield, CA nursing home.

She raised five children and assisted in the rearing of two grandchildren. She immersed herself in dedication to the physically and mentally handicapped: she worked in New York state's Wilton Developmental Center for developmentally-challenged youth and adults; she qualified as EMT for, first, Saratoga Springs, NY, then Wilton, NY and later Solano County, California; She created and taught a program for AIDS education at Positive Approach to Consumer Education (PACE), in Vallejo, CA; She worked with developmentally-challenged adults in Hawaii's Waimano Home Center on Oahu. Other, lesser known, credits of compassion include: assisting a Ghanaian boy, Abdul Awal, in completing his education and job training after the death of his parents; providing temporary room and board for several friends recovering from substance abuse; certifying as a doula (a midwife's counterpart) for expecting mothers; and, for a short time, volunteering at Calvert County's battered women shelter.

After all this, Kathy asked her husband more than once, "What have I done with my life?" She still felt inadequate for not accomplishing anything. She showed those who knew her the heart of Jesus.

Even after all the acts of kindness we

witnessed, Kathy was still very human. Those who were close knew she loved a good scary movie, water flumes (but NOT roller-coasters), liverwurst and onion sandwiches, mystery novels, fishing, almost any music, sunbathing, Diet Mountain Dew and shopping.

She could bring a smile to anyone's face.

She is survived by her husband, Dale J Gamer; by three sons, Dale Lindstead, Dean Lindstead (Lisa) and Jay Gamer. Kathy leaves behind two daughters, Katie Lindstead-Grazier (Kenny) and LaRane Gamer. She is also survived by five grandchildren, Sarah Trego (Johnathon Wathen), Mathew Trego, Jessica Thorn, Caleb Lindstead and Ashley Lindstead; and two great-grandchildren, Dominick and Delilah Wathen.

She is predeceased by her mother, Charlotte LaRane Dover, and her adoptive father, Sumner W. Kitchen, and a son, John Lindstead.

Memorial contributions may be made to: Calvert Animal Welfare League, 1040 Prince Frederick Blvd., P. O. Box 1660, Prince Frederick, MD 20678.

Rausch Funeral Home in Lusby handled arrangements.

of West River, and Samatha Herbert, of Churchton.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 101 Owensville Road, West River, MD on Thurs., July 7 at noon.

Interment private. Memorial donations may be made to the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD 21122, or Parkinson Foundation of the National Capital Area, 7700 Leesburg Pike, Suite 208, South Lobby Falls Church VA 22043.

Tommy Houck, 60

Thomas Franklin “Tommy” Houck, Jr., age 60, of Chesapeake Beach, passed away, as a result of a motorcycle accident, June 23, 2016 at Prince Georges Hospital Center. He was born Nov. 5, 1955 in Washington, DC to Thomas Franklin and Lorena Elizabeth (Rhodes) Houck.

Tommy lived most of his early years in Morningside, MD located just outside of Andrews Air Force base where he met his childhood friend, Bob Mattern at 13 years old at the local Baptist Cheryl Gordon, 64 Church. Tommy’s mom, Lorena, was the Sunday Cheryl J. School teacher there and Bob and Tommy formed that brotherly bond that has Gordon, age 64, of immediately lasted over 48 years. They graduated together from Lothian, passed away Crossland High School, Class of 1973. on Mon., June 27, Tommy’s career has spanned over many paths 2016, at her residence, including working at Andrews Air Force Base Food surrounded by her Services, Multi-Arts Trade Show and Convention family. She was born Display in Lorton, VA; Journeyman Steamfitter, June 6, 1952, in Home Improvement for Rock Remodeling and Washington, DC, to Outdoor living owned by his son, Clint. Tommy’s last position was as project manager and draftsman Gladys (Roth) and Joseph M. Gordon, Sr. for EMCO Elevator of Capitol Heights, MD. He She was employed as a delivery driver for also was in the entertainment business as a U.P.S. She enjoyed traveling to Atlantic City, karaoke/DJ performing all around the any kind of card games, playing pool and Mid-Atlantic area for friends, family and socializing with her friends. She was known for co-workers.

He was a skilled artisan in woodworking, her outgoing personality and quick wit.

Cheryl was the loving sister of Joseph M. artwork, electrical, plumbing and any other projects Gordon, Jr. and his wife Patricia, Michael E. too many to mention. One of his early works designing and drawing the High School Gordon and Donna Mae Marshall. She is also included Mascot, the Crossland Cavalier to his latest which is survived by her best friend Connie Stoltz and the Harley Davidson Memorial Flagpole and “Pig” numerous other family and friends. located in Hughesville.

Memorial contributions may be made in Tommy’s passion, besides his loving family, Cheryl’s memory to St. Jude's Tribute Program, was riding his Harley Davidson with the HughesPO Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148. ville Hog Chapter. He coordinated bike rides for Lee Funeral Home in Owings handled pleasure but also for charities such as the “Wounded Warrior Program” and “Some Gave All” and many arrangements. others. He loved giving back to his friends, family and community in all ways whether it was helping a John Herbert, 64 friend in need with moving, handyman work, DJ John Gregory Herbert, age 64, of West River, passed away on July 1, 2016, at his home. Born on June 4, 1952, in Washington, DC to the late Clarence and Donna Herbert, John graduated high school and went on to build a career with the Federal Government. John worked as an assistant sheet metal foreman for the Architect of the Capitol in the Library of Congress sheet metal shop for 37 years until his retirement in 2007. He was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in West River, who loved to spend time with his grandchildren.

John is survived by his wife of 41 years, Denise; two children, Brian (Christina) Herbert of Churchton, and Carrie (Joe) Hemmer of West River; two brothers, James Gary Herbert of Littleton, NC, Steven Herbert of Owings; one sister Donna Leukhardt of LaPlata, MD; six grandchildren, Nathan, Ryan, Lexi, Abby, and Lily Hemmer

services, etc. His sense of humor was spontaneous and on the mark for any occasion. His political humor always had a current and poignant spark.

Tommy was a great man who will be remembered for his loving, caring and generous heart to all who knew him. We will carry him in our heart forever.

Surviving are his wife Dora Houck of Chesapeake Beach; father Thomas F. Houck, Sr. of Union WV; children Clint Houck and his wife Alicia of Lusby; Jessica Houck of Mechanicsville, MD; Jamie Church and his wife Heather of Waynesboro, VA, and Belinda Church of Prince Frederick; grandchildren Lincoln, Colton and Giuliana Lorena Houck; Makai Cosgrove; Emma Hanson; Brittnie Church; Kai and Kayden Young; Cayleh, Chelsea, and Chance Church; sister Dawn Reicherter and her husband Jim of Jacksonville, FL and brother Aubrey Houck of Union, WV. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lorena E. Houck.

Memorial contributions may be made to: Charlotte Hall Veterans Home, 29449 Charlotte Hall, Charlotte Hall MD 20622.

Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

Ellen Hughes, 81 Ellen Marie Hughes, age 81, of Huntingtown, passed away peacefully on Tues., June 28, 2016, with her family by her side. Ellen was born Dec. 12, 1934 in Washington, DC to Alice Wooldridge.

She was a resident of Huntingtown for the past 22 years and a past member of the Elk‘s Lodge #2620 in Prince Frederick.

Ellen had a number of hobbies and interests.

She enjoyed playing Bingo and poker, watching game shows and lottery scratch-off tickets. She was a very devoted fan of the Washington Redskins and had a shrine in her home for the Redskins. While working at Gateway Tractor Company in Upper Marlboro, she knew and worked with Chris Hanburger, Jr., a retired Redskins player.

Ellen was the beloved mother of Michael Lowry, Donna M. Rainwater and Joseph E. Hughes. She is also survived by six grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren and her “granddogs” Briscoe, Chewy, Dutchess and Russell. She was the sister of George Buscall and the late Alice Stormer and Betty Flannery.

Memorial contributions in Ellen's memory may be made to St. Jude's Tribute Program, P O Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148 or Calvert Hospice, P O Box 838, Prince Frederick, MD 20678.

Lee Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

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Laurie Lago, 53 Laurie Ann Lago, age 53, of Sunderland, passed away on July 1, 2016 in Prince Frederick. Laurie was born Dec. 27, 1962 to Joseph and Irene DiGiulian.

She spent a majority of her years living in Calvert County.

Laurie enjoyed cooking, being outdoors, having cookouts, and traveling to Hawaii. Most of all, she loved being surrounded by her family, especially the babies of the family, as well as her friends.

She is survived by her husband Tom L. Lago and her children, Jessica R. Miles, of Leonardtown; and Brett M. Miles , of Glen Burnie. She is also survived by her siblings, Ken DiGiulian of Hanover, MD; Joseph DiGiulian of Speedwell, TN; and Brenda DeGroot of St. Leonard.

Laurie was predeceased by her parents.

Rausch Funeral Home in Port Republic handled arrangements.

Elaine Marshall, 84 Dolores Elaine Marshall, age 84, of Huntingtown passed away June 30, 2016 at Washington Hospital Center. She was born Aug. 26, 1931 in Portland, ME to

Leroy and Mary K. (Linscott) Headley.

Elaine was raised in Atlantic City, NJ and attended public schools.

She married John Richard Marshall on Oct. 25, 1952 in Green Creek, NJ and they lived in Atlantic City and Pleasantville, NJ. They moved to Cockeysville, MD in 1963 and eventually settled in Riverdale, MD. They later moved to Huntingtown where they have lived for the past 12 years.

Elaine was employed as a management assistant with United States Customs Service. In her leisure time, Elaine enjoyed needlework, knitting, reading and spending time with her family. She will be remembered as a devoted mother and wife.

Elaine is survived by her husband John Richard Marshall, Sr. of Huntingtown, sons John R. Marshall, Jr. and wife Paula of Huntingtown, James R. Marshall and wife Pamela of Orange Park, FL and Jeffrey A. Marshall and wife Robin of Swannanoa, NC. She is also survived by eight grandchildren, 13 greatgrandchildren and a brother Leroy Headley, Jr. of Charlotte, NC. Visitation will be Wed., July 13 from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. at Rausch Funeral Home, 8325 Mount Harmony Lane, Owings MD 20736 . A funeral service will be Thurs., July 14 at 11:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church of Calvert County, 155 German Chapel Road, Prince Frederick MD 20678. Burial will be at the Maryland Veterans Cemetery – Cheltenham.

Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

Christopher Miller, 32 Christopher Adam "Millertime" Miller, age 32 of St. Leonard, passed away on June 27, 2016. He was born Feb. 21, 1984 in St. Petersburg, FL. Christopher was an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved his pets and showered them with love. He was passionate about sports, particularly the Capitals, the Nationals and his beloved Redskins.

Christopher was an ironworker by trade, but also loved working the Ferris Wheel (which he considered his own) at carnivals. He enjoyed hanging out, looking for shark’s teeth at the beach in St. Leonard, the Hall Farm in Prince Frederick and River Bend, WV. He enjoyed singing karaoke at the Tavern. Most importantly, he loved his family deeply.

Christopher is survived by his mom and her husband, Judith and Kerry Jernigan of Brandywine; his step-father, David Hall, sisters Missy Kershaw (and Matt) and Chrissy Hall, all of Prince Frederick and Laura Hall of Lusby; his grandfather Jack Upton (and Carolyn) of St. Leonard as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Joan Upton; Aunt Vicki Hall and cousin, Joey Hall.

Visitation will be Thurs., July 7 at 11:00 a.m. followed by a funeral service at noon at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 25 Church Street, Prince Frederick MD 20678 Memorial contributions may be made to: Calvert Hospice, P.O. Box 838, 238 Merrimac Court, Prince Frederick MD 20678.

Rausch Funeral Home handled arrangements.

Peggy Millinor, 85 M a r g a r e t "Peggy" Millinor, age 85, a 20 year resident of Surf City, NC and previously of Lothian, passed away on Thurs., June 23, 2016 in Jacksonville, NC. Peggy was born Aug. 16, 1930 in Washington, DC to the late Ralph and Helen Mackey Burrows.

Peggy was a manager at Cambridge Scientific Abstracts. Her interests included reading, playing cards and spending time with her family.

She is survived by her children; Joe

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She is also survived by nine grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, Peggy was preceded in death by her husband of over 50 years, John Millinor and granddaughter, Lindsay Poss.

Evelyn Pardoe, 89 Evelyn Elizabeth Pardoe, age 89, of Port Republic, was born Feb. 18, 1927 and passed away June 30, 2016 in Port Republic.

Memorial contributions may be made to: Alzheimer's Association, National Capital Area Chapter, 3701 Pender Drive, Suite 400, Fairfax VA 22030; or Calvert Hospice, P.O. Box 838, 238 Merrimac Court, Prince Frederick MD 20678; or Waters Memorial UMC, 5400 Mackall Road, St. Leonard MD 20685.

Rausch Funeral Home handled arrangements.

Stan Pearson, 52 S t a n l e y Richard “Stan” Pearson, Jr., age 52, of St. Leonard passed away June 20, 2016 at George Washington University Hospital.

Born Aug. 20, 1963 in Waltham, MA, he was the son of Annie (Tiberio) Pearson and the late Stanley R. Pearson, Sr. He married his wife Mary (Flowers) Pearson on June 26, 1993. Stan and Mary moved to Calvert County in December of 1993.

Stan is survived by his wife Mary Pearson; his children Megan Pearson and Sabrina Pearson all of St. Leonard; his mother Annie Pearson of Watertown, MA; siblings, Sandy Risso of Loveville, MD; Rae Pearson of Belmont, MA; Nancy Avery of Middleton, MA and Lisa Pearson of Ipswitch, MA. He was preceded in death by his father, Stanley R. Pearson, Sr. Rausch Funeral Home in Lusby handled arrangements.

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Bernard Phipps, 91 Bernard Calvin Phipps, a lifelong resident of Deale, passed away July 2, 2016 surrounded by his family. The only child of Bernard Lucius “Bud” and Lena Phipps was born Sept.

20, 1924 at the Phipps Family Homestead. He attended Deale School and Southern High School.

Calvin served in the United States Marine Corps and was a combat veteran of WWII in the Pacific Theater. He married his high school sweetheart, Lorraine Nutwell Marshall, in 1946 and they were married for over 50 years.

Calvin spent many years working as a waterman, proprietor of Phipps Marine Railway and as a Marine Surveyor. He and his wife also owned Phipps LTD Antiques.

He was a faithful member of Faith Assembly of God, previously Deale Assembly of God for more than 60 years where he served on the Board of Directors, as Sunday School Superintendent and Youth Leader. He was a charter member of Deale Volunteer Fire Department and was one of Deale’s first members to complete fire training. He was also a member of the Second Marine Division Association, American Legion Stallings-Williams Post 206 and the Deale Historical Society.

Calvin loved his God. He loved his country. He loved his family, not only his physical family but his church family and his USMC family as well, ever loyal and faithful.

He is survived by daughters Gayle Phipps Moreland (John) of Deale; Marilyn Phipps Ford (Donald) of Friendship; and Jane L. Phipps of Deale and son Bernard L. “Bernie” Phipps of Deale. He is also survived by grandchildren John T. Moreland III (Kay) of Annapolis; Hilary M. Riggins of Friendship and Travis Phipps (Meghan) of Baltimore as well as great-grandchildren Savannah Grace, Brody Calvin and John Michael.

Mr. Phipps was preceded in death by his wife, Lorraine Nutwell Marshall Phipps.

Visitation will be Thurs., July 7 from 2:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at Faith Assembly of God, 250 West Bay Front Road, Lothian MD 20711. A Funeral Service will be Fri., July 8 at 11:00 a.m. at Faith Assembly of God. Burial will be at St. James' Parish, 5757 Solomons Island Road, Lothian MD 20711.

Memorial contributions may be made to: Faith Assembly of God, 250 W. Bay Front Road, Lothian, MD 20711.

Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

Becky Sadler, 72 Rebecca Sue “Becky” Sadler, age 72, of Lusby, passed away March 16, 2016 at her home. Her husband, children, and grandchildren were at her side. She was born Dec. 11, 1943 to Delmar and Margaret Eggers in Ft. Wayne, IN and was raised in Warsaw, IN. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Speech Pathology from Ball State University, and a master’s degree in Speech Pathology and Audiology from the University of Maryland.

She married James Steven “Steve” Sadler on Aug. 28, 1965. After four years in Frankfurt, Germany, they made their home in northern Virginia before they moved to Lusby in 2004.

Before retirement, Becky was the Coordinator of the Parent Child Center in Reston, VA. After retirement, she was instrumental in the

establishment of the Parent Community Connection, a nonprofit, tax-deductible organization created to assist at-risk families with children aged 0-3 in the Reston, VA area.

Becky was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, believing family was the most important part of life. She had many friends and deeply touched the lives of everyone she knew.

She was a welcoming, friendly, literary, adventurous, nurturing, patient, organized, humble, intelligent, and funny person who was always enthusiastic about life. She enjoyed working at home, gardening, walking, reading, traveling, holidays, and learning.

She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Steve Sadler, her children Stephanie Schaefer (Jim Schaefer) of Huntingtown; and Michael Sadler (Cindy Jones) of Kill Devil Hills, NC. She is also survived by her grandchildren Leigh Ann Schaefer, Jamie Schaefer, Madelyn Schaefer, and Garrett Sadler.

The immediate arrangements for family were private. A memorial service for friends of the family will be scheduled soon.

Memorial contributions can be made in Becky’s name to the Parent Community Connection, Inc. (13127 Applegrove Lane, Herndon, VA 20171), the American Cancer Society, or Calvert Hospice.

Rausch Funeral Home in Lusby handled arrangements.

June Smith, 89 June Claire Smith, age 89, of Chesapeake Beach, passed away on Sunday June 19, 2016 at her residence. Born in Pittsburgh, PA, she was the daughter of the late Maximillian J. and Estelle S. (Mielke)

Lehner.

June was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. She worked for the United States Navy as a management analyst for over 32 years, retiring in 1982.

She enjoyed reading, painting, gardening, traveling to the beach, and spending time with her family. She was also an avid Washington Redskins fan.

She leaves behind to cherish her memory two sons, William J. Edge Sr. (Sandra) and Richard A. Edge (Holly); two step-daughters, Dorene Davis (John) and Leslie Richardson; a step-son George Smith (Connie); eleven grandchildren; and twelve great-grandchildren.

She was predeceased by two husbands, William E. Edge and Charles H. Smith. She was also preceded in death by son, Nicholas Edge.

Lee Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

for many years caring for a total of over 300 children. They were honored by Governor Donald Schaefer with an award for serving for so many years and helping so many children.

She was a member of Church by the Chesapeake, was a 4-H leader for many years and involved in horses and motocross with her children.

Surviving are her husband James T. Walker, Sr.; children Belinda Jean Windsor; James Thomas Walker, Jr.; Sandra Carol Walker and Lisa Lynn Maldonado and her husband Mario III; all of Prince Frederick; five grandchildren and two great grandchildren; and a sister Betty Sue Williamson and her husband Buddy of Cummings, GA. She was preceded in death by siblings Jack and Joel Queen, Nellie St. Aubin and Hazel Mattox.

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

Rausch Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements.

Betty Smoak, 91 Betty Rizer Smoak, age 91, of Solomons, passed away Tues., June 28, 2016. She was born in Washington, DC on July 29, 1924, to Mary Custis (Lee) and Arthur Edward

Righter.

She worked as a secretary for the U.S.D.A. and the Census Bureau, retiring in 1986.

She enjoyed singing, loved being a homemaker, cooking and entertaining her many friends, and spending time with her family.

Betty was the loving mother of Gerald S. Rizer (Meda), Linda L. Bejarano, Wanda M. Osburn (Joe) and Nancy R. Long (Tony). She is also survived by step-children Cynthia Jester (Bobby), Brenda M. Smoak and Mitch Fanning; 11 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and a brother, Donald Lee Righter (Peggy).

She was preceded in death by husbands Ralph Burke Rizer in 1983 and Robert Arthur Smoak in 2016.

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

Lee Funeral Home in Owings handled arrangements

George Whitehead, 57 George Albert "Captain Canvas" Whitehead, age 57, a 15-year resident of Churchton, died June 26, 2016 at his residence. He was born in Prince George's County on July 19, 1958 to Albert and Clara Ann (Sprouse) Whitehead Mr. Whitehead was the owner of Captain Canvas, a custom marine canvas and boat upholstery business. He also made covers for satellites, weapons, specialized military projects, the Rolling Stones and other rock groups.

A parachute rigger with the U.S. Navy who traveled throughout the world, his hobbies included fishing, gardening, canning (of which he made a mean tomato juice), balloon artistry, music, "Pirating," languages (especially Spanish and Hungarian) and entertaining his neighbors and friends.

He is survived by his brothers, Richard A. Whitehead of Savage and Fred R. Whitehead of Laurel; his sisters, Barbara J. Sabine of Emmitsburg and Joan M. Hopkins of Holiday, FL; his longtime friend and companion Bori Cosson; his nephews, Dalton Hopkins, Seth Sabine and Jeremy Sabine; his niece, Michele Sabine and his loving dog, Arfie.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Hardesty Funeral Home in Galesville handled arrangements.

John Woodward, 79 John R. Woodward, Jr., age 79, of Broomes Island, passed away on June 21, 2016 at his home.

He was born Nov. 4, 1936 in Ashland, PA to the late Elizabeth Rosti and John R. Woodward Sr. John was loved by all and will be truly missed.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Rose Woodward. He was the father of John R. Woodward, III; Sondra A. Cloud; Steven C. Woodward and Kimberly A. Wilder. He was the grandfather of eight, great grandfather of 11, he is also survived by five brothers and three sisters.

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

Rausch Funeral Home in Port Republic handled arrangements.

Jeannie Walker, 76 Eugenia “Jeannie” Virginia Walker, age 76, of Prince Frederick, passed away June 25, 2016 at her residence. Jeanie was born Dec. 27, 1939 in Lexington, GA to Henry Carrolton and Lulabelle (Clerkley) Queen. She was raised and educated in Lexington and moved to Baltimore in 1958.

She married James T. Walker, Sr. in Baltimore on April 19, 1958. The couple resided in several locations in the area before moving to Calvert County in 1967.

Jeanie was employed as a secretary with Calvert Memorial Hospital for 19 years before retiring in the late 1980’s.

Eugenia and James were foster parents

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The College of Southern Maryland has named Josh Trice as head coach for the Cross-country team for the 2016 season.

Previously, Trice was assistant coach of the men’s cross-country team which finished the 2015 season winning the Division I title for Region XX and sending Patrick Jones of Waldorf, Jacob Mwanthie of Waldorf, Jack Prewitt of Charlotte Hall, River Raines of Indian Head and Alejandro Smith of Prince Frederick to the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) National Championship in Fort Dodge, Iowa, in November.

Trice is a 2000 graduate of McDonough High School and a veteran who served in the U.S. Air Force from 2001-05. Trice has an associate degree in secondary education from CSM, a bachelor’s degree in history and a master’s degree in teaching from the University of Maryland College Park.

He is a social studies teacher at Thomas Stone High School.

Trice has been a runner for more than 20 years and recently completed the 2015 C&O Canal 100-Mile Endurance Race.

Entertainment, Shopping and Fun

By Sid Curl Aaron and Ana Warren have a dream.

That dream is to take an older house they own in North Beach and develop it into a festival of enjoyment and delight for vendors and shoppers, for entertainers to entertain and people to have fun and a relaxing evening of music and comedy.

Several years ago, the Warren’s purchased the building on the corner of 7th and Annapolis with the idea of a small entertainment venue.

Aaron had business experience from owning a cleaning company and finding success. And Ana had arrived in U.S. 15 years earlier from Venezuela with a degree in Early Childhood Development to teach. They met, fell in love and after nine happy years together, three of those years married; they have a beautiful 6-month-old daughter named Arianna. But both were restless and wanted more of a challenge out of life, and with that in mind, began planning how to best use this building they had purchased.

Ana’s mother had been a floral designer for eight years in D. C. and that seemed a good place to start. So Aaron and Ana brought her mother to the North Beach area to set up shop in the 7th St. location, and on Labor Day 2015 the business of the 7th St. Market was officially open. Next they began accepting vendors and soon had developed a co-op in the store with nine others. They include local artist, William Marshall, who was developing notice for his style of painting; Carrie Herrmann, bringing a jewelry shop with fragrances; a tea and coffee stall; a stall selling unique cakes and lollicakes; a steel artist; plus another jewelry shop all working together and covering each other to greet the many visitors to the Farmer’s Market on Friday evening. But that is not to say that The Market only handles a Friday night crowd, the venue is open Thursday through Sunday.

That is only on the inside. On Friday evenings there are vendors located on the outside front yard under hanging string lights and food and refreshment trucks parked on Annapolis St. Plans for the future are to develop the back of the house for a ladies boutique and a carry-out food window to help supplement “The Yard.�

So what is “The Yard?� As Aaron explains the vision. “It is an area like an outdoor New Orleans entertainment/artist hang-out, where people can hear live music and enjoy a favorite libation and give or get good conversation.�

The Warrens have transformed what was a backyard into an outdoor music area with a small stage, sound and lighting and a bar that will be carrying all local wines and beers as well as mixed drinks. The area can handle 80 seated and that leaves plenty of standing room around The Yard for small talk and fun meetings. Eventually the entire area will be roofed over so weather, only in the extremes, will deter patrons. They serve light fare from an outside grill and hopefully will be adding a restaurant soon to the house located next door.

They have an event planner that is booking music groups for Friday and Saturday evening and will be adding late night comedy later in

Abigail Francisco and husband Bill Mockabee at her recent school performance.

the summer months. Also being planned is to add large TV’s, a pull down movie-screen and a film festival, which is in discussion, and different holidays will be celebrated like upcoming Father’s Day; a shrimp and corn cookout.

Aaron is a member of the Steering Committee for the planned Performing Arts Center in North Beach and wants to get people used to the many entertainment locations that are in the town.

Walking south from the 7th St. Market one will encounter The Lighthouse Market and Sign Shop up a flight of stairs from the street.

Owned by Marllene and Jeff Bradshaw with son Joseph, the Bradshaws started as a small quick stop but the beach traffic forced then to enlarge their location into a thriving gift shop along with Marllene’s graphic designer business. This summer the Bradshaw’s want to encourage youth to play instruments on the landscaped outside front area of the store.

Twin Beach Players Youth Troupe will also be presenting skits and short plays on the stoned walkways. This is in keeping with the entertainment helping the economy to function within the beach town.

Next traveling further south on Bay St. to 3rd Street and turning right one encounters Abigail Francisco School of Classical Ballet. At times one can view the dancers going through their routines in the windows.

What is unique about Ms. Abigail is that she, her instructors and her students are celebrating 30 years in business. As a determined local businesswoman, Abigail has weathered the changes of the town and the harsh storms to raise the bar as to what residents of this county should expect from a professional dance company.

Recently she celebrated her 30th year with her school year ending concert at the Mary Harrison Center which from curtain up, was a stunning, beautiful celebration of dance.

The students of the school with the gifted talents of their instructors performed ballets in beautiful costumes that lent precision and dedication to their craft.

The intermission was given to Ms. Abigail as she received many noteworthy awards from Commissioners and state politicians as she looked stunning and as always; a prepared professional, thanked the many supporters that support another entertainment venue in the town of North Beach. Visit with Ms Abigail, also a member of the PAC Steering Committee and she will explain how the performing arts are so important to the year round economy of our small beach town of North beach; the Jewel of the Chesapeake.

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CURRENT EVENTS Chesapeake Beach Water Park Night Slides Fridays: Jul. 8 -Aug. 12 extended hours: 11:00 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Weather permitting. Chesapeake Beach Water Park. Call (410) 257-1404 or visit chesapeakebeachwaterpark.com for more info.

Sea Squirts: Messy Day: Fireworks! theme. Ready. Set. Paint! A fun and messy time of finger painting your own fireworks creation. Free drop-in program for children 18-mos.-3 yrs. and their caregivers. Tue., Jul. 12; Thu., Jul. 14; and Wed., Jul. 20. – 10:00–10:30 a.m. and 11:00–11:30 a.m. Calvert Marine Museum, 14200 Solomons Island Rd., Solomons. calvertmarinemuseum.com or call (410) 326-2042.

Perspectives of the Bay Displays of over 50 watercolor paintings from the Annapolis Watercolor Club’s members featuring the Chesapeake Bay’s beauty in a perfect waterfront setting at the Annapolis Maritime Museum. The juried show includes creative artwork illustrating maritime themes, local heritage, and native wildlife. Opening reception, Sun., Jul. 17, 3:00-5:00 p.m. Exhibit on display Jul. 14-Aug. 14. The museum is open Thu.-Sun. 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Free. (410) 295-0104.

Visit annapoliswatercolorclub.org or amaritime.org for more info about the exhibit and venue.

Lighthouse Adventure Cruise: Southern Bay Cruise aboard a private charter boat to see six lighthouses with Calvert Marine Museum ‘s lighthouse expert.

Sat., July 23 – 7:45 a.m.–4:30 p.m. $130; $120 for members. Call (410) 326-2042 ext. 41 to register.

Friday, July 8 Concert on the Beach: The Back Pages Band. Grab a bench on the boardwalk, put a chair in the sand or dance on the pavilion to some of the best local musical talent. 6:00 p.m. Free concert on the North Beach pavilion.

Saturday, July 9 Huge Yard Sale: North Beach Volunteer Fire Dept. Auxiliary. 8:00-12:00 noon.

Tables are $15/ea., or $25 for two, and must be reserved in advance. To reserve a table, contact Diana after 5:00 p.m. at (410) 231-1775.

Sharkfest! The ultimate predator of the marine world, sharks are fascinating creatures. Live sharks and Chesapeake

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Bay native Atlantic sturgeon are featured in the Corbin Pavilion.10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons.

Visit calvertmarinemuseum.com or call (410) 326-2042 for more info.

Dog And Cat Adoption: Pepper's Pet Pantry hosts this event with local animal rescue groups including Saint Mary's Animal Welfare League, Friends of Felines, Second Hope Rescue, the Humane Society of Calvert County.

S.P.O.T, Doodle Dawgs Small Dog Rescue and more! 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Pepper's Pet Pantry, Solomons Towne Center behind CVS. For more info, please call (410) 326-4006.

Evening Kayak Trip: Enjoy a frog serenade, a peaceful paddle, and sunset over the river. For adults, ages 21 and up.

Participants may bring their own paddles and life vests. 6:00-9:00 p.m. Kings Landing Park, Huntingtown. Meet at the pool parking lot. Member: $15/person; bring your own kayak, $5. Nonmembers: $30/person; bring your own kayak, $20.

Register online, by mail or in person (at Battle Creek Cypress Swamp) No phone reservations accepted. 3255 Kings Landing Rd., Huntingtown. (410) 535-2661 or visit calvertparks.org.

Sunday, July 10 SIMBC Skipjack Racing: Boat Basin, Solomons. 2:00 p.m. For more info call (410) 326-2042 or visit calvertmarinemuseum.com.

Thursday, July 14 Pub Night: Bring your friends and enjoy an evening of sea chanteys, nautical theme songs, and hearty cheer. Beer and wine available for sale. Free event. 7:00-9:00 p.m.

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

Saturday, July 16 Lore Oyster House Day: Stop by the J.C. Lore Oyster House in Solomons for on-going activities in the oyster house and on the dock. Costumed interpreters will be on site. Try oyster tonging; learn to tie a towline and coil a rope; measure oysters and follow the path an oyster takes through the processing house from the loading dock to the shipping room.

Tie on an apron and become a shucker, or take on the role of the skimmer and decide how many pints have been shucked and what the shuckers should be paid. Learn oyster anatomy and see the museum’s giant soft sculpture oyster, Rock-E-Feller. Free! For more info call Calvert Marine Museum, (410) 326-2042.

Bald Eagle Kayak Trip: Kayak along the Patuxent River to look for bald eagles soaring above and possibly nesting ashore. Participants must be at least 9 yrs. old to accompany an adult in a double kayak, and at least 12 yrs. old to ride in a single kayak. Those under 18 yrs. old must be accompanied by an adult. 9:00 a.m.-noon.

Members: $15/person; nonmembers: $30/person; bring your own kayak, $10 off. Register online, by mail or in person (at Battle Creek Cypress Swamp). No phone reservations accepted. Reservations and payment required in advance. Register by Jul. 13.

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

Prince Frederick Campus features Jennifer Cooper and Groovespan who sing classic tunes from a variety of genres, decades, styles and grooves of popular music. Free, family-friendly entertainment. Attendees are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket as well as food or beverages (no alcohol permitted). 6:45 p.m. College of Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick Campus, 115 J. W. Williams Rd., Prince Frederick. (301) 934-7828; csmd.edu/twilight.

Saturday, July 23

Movie on the Beach: “Inside Out.” 7:30 p.m. North Beach Waterfront. Free.

Meadow, Forest, and Creek Hike: The Ward Farm Recreation and Nature Park is not open to the public yet. Take advantage of this special day to discover the natural wonders of the park. Learn the history and natural history of the park hiking thru meadow, forest, and creek.

Ages 7 and up, adult required. Free for members, $8/family for nonmembers.

9:30 a.m.-noon. Ward Farm Recreation and Nature Park, Dunkirk. Reservations are required. Register online, by mail, email or by phone (410) 535-5327.

Email: CypressSwamp@co.cal.md.us.

Registration deadline: Thurs., Jul. 21.

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Saturday, July 23

National Ice Cream Day: Calvert County offers quite a few cool places to enjoy frosty (and frothy) beverages and desserts to soothe the highest of temperatures and the most discriminating of palates. After a day of fun in the sun, cool down at one of the many Italian ice stands, ice cream parlors or frozen yogurt shops that speckle the scenic byways of Calvert County's town centers. Call ahead for hours of operation and visit them all season! See the Visitor News From Calvert County website for participating shops.

Meadow, Forest, and Creek Hike: The Ward Farm Recreation and Nature Park is not open to the public yet. Take advantage of this special day to discover the natural wonders of the park. Learn the history and natural history of the park hiking thru meadow, forest, and creek.

Ages 7 and up, adult required. Free for members, $8/family for nonmembers.

9:30 a.m.-noon. Ward Farm Recreation and Nature Park, Dunkirk. Reservations are required. Register online, by mail, email or by phone (410) 535-5327.

Email: CypressSwamp@co.cal.md.us.

Registration deadline: Thurs., Jul. 21.

Fossil Field Experience: Go to a local beach and explore the fossils of Calvert Cliffs with a trained educator. Get a special tour of the fossil hall. For ages 8 and up. 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

Pre-registration required, $20, includes museum admission. Space is limited.

Calvert Marine Museum, solomons. Call (410) 326-2042 ext. 41.

Firemen’s Parade: Deale VFD calling all area fire stations, businesses, associations, organizations, scouts, car clubs, Manga Otaku Artist Night: Fans of churches, all types of groups are welcome Japanese manga, comics in general, meet to participate. Lineup at 5:30 p.m.; to draw, talk and share their love of favor- parade starts 6:30 p.m. ite titles and characters! 7:00-8:30 p.m.

Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, Shredding Event: Destroy unwanted Chesapeake Beach. Register; space is paper and documents to help prevent limited! For info contact McNevin Hayes identity theft. All paper will be accepted; no limit. Calvert County residents only; (410) 257-2411. no businesses accepted. 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., rain or shine. Northern High Wednesday, July 20 School, 2950 Chaneyville Rd., Owings.

Info (410) 326-0219 or Community Meeting: Calvert Citizens co.cal.md/recycle. for a Healthy Community (CCHC) meets at 6:30 p.m. Southern Pines ComSaturday, July 23 munity Center, 20 Appeal Lane, Lusby.

For more info contact Cindy Peil (443) During the 6th Annual Eat, Drink, Go 550-3305.

Local Jocelyn Faro (12 to 2:30 pm) Phillip Parsons (3 to 5:30 pm) Thursday, July 21 During the summer season, FREE CSM Twilight Performance: The concerts are held on the pavilion. You can

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hear a wide variety of music including rock and roll, country, jazz and oldies to name a few. Concert goers: grab a bench on the boardwalk, put a chair in the sand or dance on the pavilion to some of the best local musical talent.

Mon.-Fri., July 25-29 Dunkirk Baptist Church Annual Vacation Bible School: "Submerged!"

9am-Noon Online registration now open for children completing K-5th Grades.

Join us for a week of exploring below the surface - submerged in God’s Word. Each day kids will explore what lies below the surface in the deep sea by creating crafts, playing fun games, enjoying tasty snacks, singing cool songs, and learning about missions. Kids will discover that Jesus saw people for who they were deep down, not who they appeared to be on the surface.

For more information visit: www.dunkirkbaptistchurch.org Email: vbs@dunkirkbaptistchurch.org or Call: 301-855-3555

Thursday, July 28 Twilight Performance: The Prince Frederick Campus will feature the U.S. Navy Band Sea Chanters. The group includes both men and women who perform everything from Brahms to Broadway.

Free, family-friendly entertainment.

Attendees are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket as well as food or beverages (no alcohol permitted). 6:45 p.m. College of Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick Campus, 115 J. W. Williams Rd., Prince Frederick. (301) 934-7828; csmd.edu/twilight.

Thursday, August 4 Twilight Performance Series: CSM’s Children’s Theatre will perform “Spirit of Hispania: Hispanic Tales” by Jules Tasca.

It features five short plays that explore Latin-American mythology. Produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc. 6:45 p.m., College of Southern Maryland, Prince Frederick Campus, Bldg. B, Multipurpose Room, 115 J.W. Williams Rd., Prince Frederick. Call (301)934-7828 or visit csmd.edu/twilight for more info.

Free.

Friday, August 12 Concert on the Beach: The Crayfish.

Grab a bench on the boardwalk, put a chair in the sand or dance on the pavilion to some of the best local musical talent. 6:00 p.m. Free concert on the North Beach pavilion.

Saturday, August 13 Huge Yard Sale: North Beach Volunteer Fire Dept. Auxiliary. 8:00-12:00 noon.

Tables $15/ea., or $25/two; must be reserved in advance. Contact Diana after 5:00 p.m. at (410)231-1775. every second Saturday of the month through October.

Repeat dates are 8/13, 9/10, and 10/8.

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